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Title: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on June 14, 2012, 08:25:47 pm
I thought this might make an interesting thread as there are so many members in different countries, states and time zones. For some of us the seasons are back to front etc etc.

If you have a moment and want to share  please post what you have been doing.
Some days will be exciting, some boring, and some  I'm sure we'd even rather forget. And just now and then there may be one we want to remember forever!

Today was nothing special but it has been a good day and I have enjoyed it.
 I did 2 hrs work ( admin), rode my pony for an hour in the sunshine, made muffins in my lunch break, and gardened for 4 hrs on top of normal domestic stuff. My DD came home from Uni tonight too.
I am trying to make a new garden from scratch and 3 days rain is predicted from tonight so I tried to get as much planted as I could. It is really hard going as there are 3 terraces that have been neglected for so many years. I have to dig in compost into ground that has not been turned before, avoiding tree roots and it is very slow, but I have 2/3 of one terrace planted now with packets of seed in the gaps.

I hope you've had a good day too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 14, 2012, 08:40:13 pm
Walked the dog early.Then caught the train into London to see my new GS.Didn't start well when I got to Baker Street to catch the Jubilee Tube to Canary Wharf as the line was suspended because of an incident at Bond Street,someone went under a train.A very nice ticket collector gave me a new route and got their only ten minutes late.Had a lovely day with him then legged it back home.Takes about two hours door to door each way.But he's worth it ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 14, 2012, 09:10:04 pm
Looks like you two had very productive days and enjoyable days.

Decided I should do the wise thing a week or two ago and get a health check as I am now nearer 60 than 50 so had blood tests, etc. done.  Today I started off at the doctor (he was 1/2 an hour late!) to get my blood test results, only to be told that the lab had not done all the tests he requested so had to give more blood and now have to wait another week.

Back to work, got a call from the dentist to make an appointment for a 'consultation' to discuss the viability of getting a huge (and expensive) amount of dentistry done.

Seeing as I had a good discount voucher, I treated myself to an 'ear candling' from the beautician down the road - don't really know what it is or what it did, but I had a nice 3/4 hour rest whilst it was happening!

Back to work and started a short internet course on Excel, so that will keep me quiet now for the next wee while.

Hope everyone else had a more fun day than I did!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on June 14, 2012, 10:03:54 pm
Ear candling is great, really relaxing, great to clear up bugs ect, and build of of wax.  ( I do them)


Today I am going to drop kids off, go to work by 8.30 till 5 pm, then come home and relax.

I sit on the computer all day at work, that;s why I am on this forum so much.
Work gets done when needed..
Weekends are off, so i cook as much as I can.

Robyn :)

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on June 14, 2012, 10:39:17 pm
Today I'm moving my lounge room around, cleaning, wiping, heaving and hoeing. One very large modular couch to move (comes apart in 5 pieces), tv unit, display cabinet, computer desk.
Oh the things I do :)
But I do love a change every now and then :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on June 14, 2012, 10:53:13 pm
Hoeing the lounge?????

Haven't heard that one before!
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Post by: dede on June 14, 2012, 11:05:19 pm
It's pretty much pushing and pulling DJ :)
I tried to google a meaning but found a few different explanations (one even rude :o )
To Heave-ho :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on June 15, 2012, 01:09:56 am
My schedule for the day:

8:30 - 10:30 = Study.
10:30 - 11:00 = Walk to work.
11:00 - 2:30 = Work.
2:30 - 3:00 = Walk home from work.
3:00 - 5:00 = Snack, shopping OR cooking OR more study.
5:00 - 6:30 = Workout at the gym.
6:30 - 7:30 = Cook and eat dinner.
7:30 onwards = more study until too tired.

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on June 15, 2012, 01:20:42 am
Where's your time allocation for the forum? :o
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Post by: obbie on June 15, 2012, 01:34:21 am
Thats funny ;D
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Post by: deedub on June 15, 2012, 01:44:15 am
Off sick today but revelling in the thought that, instead of sitting in yet another meeting as I would normally be doing at this time on a Friday, I am sitting on the couch with a cup of coffee and this forum. No plans other than a little light housework & maybe a little play with the TMX. may be a good opportunity to try making butter for the first time.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on June 15, 2012, 02:43:43 am
Quote from: dede on June 15, 2012, 01:20:42 am
Where's your time allocation for the forum? :o

Wherever "study" is mentioned, you can be sure that I'll have another webpage opened up for the forum... ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on June 15, 2012, 02:49:53 am
Enjoy your day off deedub, sounds good to me.  
JulieO & CC, it is well worth the effort you have to go to to spend some time with DD and GS - probably would be worse in winter though for you CC.
Amy, with the amount of postings you do on here, I am surprised how much else you fit into the day  ;) What are you studying for?
Mandi, I like moving furniture around to.  Only the other week I changed the format of the lounge room - the furniture slides easily on the wooden floor so no great effort on my part.
Marina, you are always busy so it's nice to see you are looking after your health too.
Robyn & Marina - never heard of ear candling.  I have to take DH to his GP quite often to have his ears syringed to remove wax as he has very narrow ear canals.  Will google ear candling later. Mind you, the doctor does it for nothing so guess you can't beat that. ;)
DJ, your day sounds delightful, a bit of work and a bit of pleasure with the horse and cooking - thanks for starting this interesting thread.
Today I've already taken Mum to have her pacemaker checked - it's working well.  Yesterday apparently she had a 30 minute episode but with the pacemaker and being on warfarin, a stroke was averted and she didn't even know she was having problems.  These machines they use are wonderful, even told us the time of day it happened which was when she was getting up for the day. This afternoon I am taking her to visit old neighbours of hers who are now both in a nursing home down our way, going to Rivers to look at boots and dropping Katie's book back to her whilst we are out.
Have a great day everyone.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on June 15, 2012, 03:00:33 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 15, 2012, 02:49:53 am
 
Amy, with the amount of postings you do on here, I am surprised how much else you fit into the day  ;) What are you studying for?

 ;D ;D ;D

Reading what all of you wonderful people are up to is one of my priorites every day. You are like a family to me now, so I like to know how you're all going :-* And you would be surprised how much I can get done in a day Judy ;) Though sometimes it doesn't feel like much :-))

I'm studying to become a personal trainer because I'm passionate about health and fitness :D
And also because I don't want to be a cleaner for the rest of my life even though it pays well :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on June 15, 2012, 03:01:03 am
JD ear candling helps remove ear wax, it is really relaxing too.


Great for blocked sinus too.

Robyn
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Post by: judydawn on June 15, 2012, 03:14:59 am
Thanks Robyn.

Amy, it's nice to see you have set yourself some goals - good luck with that.  Nothing wrong with being a cleaner, plenty of work out there for that and a good cleaner is hard to come by - oh how I need one here.  My Aunt has a good one who just happens to live a couple of suburbs over from me so I must get her name and see if she wants more work. 
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on June 15, 2012, 04:24:04 am
OMG why do I have such heavy furniture? Stopped for a quick drink and a breather before I get back into it. Still got the tv unit and couch to move.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on June 15, 2012, 06:01:45 am
Been putting off ckeaning the house, I have 2 hours to do some housework.

Enjoyed baking etc. ;D

Now I need to get of here & clean the living/kitchen/dining area. >:( >:( wheres my slave ???

H >:(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on June 15, 2012, 07:31:31 am
Today I slept in, did some last shopping for my varoma demo, picked up my girls, had demo, now trying to get 2 tired girls to rest til Dad gets home  ;), when we'll have tea, showers and baths, bedtime stories, teeth and sleep - oh hang on that sounds like telling the girls what to do!  :-))
Somehow in the middle of this I got my house vaccumed, 2 loads of washing washed and hung, yesterdays lot folded and put away, my 2 bathrooms scrubbed etc, dishdrawer emptied ... just all my daily jobs and Friday extras too. Not very exciting but that is it!!!
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Post by: mcmich on June 15, 2012, 07:45:12 am
Was on morning shift today. I love working Friday mornings as they are so unpredictable.
Today was no exception - extra theatre cases to find beds for at the last moment, day onlys that need to stay overnight.
Now I'm home and off for the whole weekend.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on June 15, 2012, 07:46:03 am
You have got heaps done Astarra
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Post by: Yvette on June 15, 2012, 07:52:36 am
Went to a funeral this morning, then I am doing a few loads of washing
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Post by: obbie on June 15, 2012, 07:54:57 am
Michelle, I am off for the weekend too, so that means cooking..... ;D
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Post by: astarra on June 15, 2012, 07:56:02 am
Sorry to hear of you loss Yvette, funerals are not usually fun.  :'(
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Post by: dede on June 15, 2012, 08:17:33 am
Well I'm happy to say my lounge and entrance are spotless. All moved around and cleaned. Very happy with the result. Next job I have decided is the dinning room and kitchen :)
Wish I had started all this at the beginning of the school holidays :(
Would be all done by now.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: EmeraldSue on June 15, 2012, 08:39:05 am
Took the kids to school, had a coffee at school with some of the other mums. Drove into the city, did two hours consultation with students as they have an exam on Monday, and then spoke to my lecturer about next semester. Returned my son's backpack due to a broken zip, walked past a clothing store with a 25%off sale and bought some new tops. Drove to the show grounds to lodge some entries, the went to the shopping centre and did the supermarket shopping. Grabbed some sushi for a late lunch, picked the kids up from school and waited with DD's friend as her mum was running late. Came home, unloaded the shopping, ate my lunch, made a cuppa, helped with some homework. About to get changed and put the compost out. Oh, and read the forum whilst having lunch and my cuppa.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on June 15, 2012, 10:11:00 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 15, 2012, 03:14:59 am
Amy, it's nice to see you have set yourself some goals - good luck with that.  Nothing wrong with being a cleaner, plenty of work out there for that and a good cleaner is hard to come by - oh how I need one here.  My Aunt has a good one who just happens to live a couple of suburbs over from me so I must get her name and see if she wants more work. 

Thanks Judy :D I think life is all about achieving, so I like to have goals that will benefit myself and others when I achieve them :) As a personal trainer, I hope to help others achieve their goals too ;)

If I lived near you Judy I would be honoured to clean your house for you :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on June 15, 2012, 10:44:10 am
DFB has arrived, been here 40 mins & we are all ok :)   of course dh has rung to say he has been held up t work :o

Going to have dinner in 20 mins, so wish me luck, I have been told he woukd rather play than eat, so its going to be fun.

H :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on June 15, 2012, 10:48:11 am
Good luck H  ;) I'm sure everything will go well. Let us know how life goes with him there... :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 15, 2012, 10:56:45 am
Good luck Hally! Get some yummy TM food into the little fella :D
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Post by: judydawn on June 15, 2012, 11:18:11 am
Thanks Amy that would be great but distance is the killer isn't it ;)

Good luck Hally, it sounds as if it is going to be a challenge.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on June 15, 2012, 11:38:31 am
Got through main just.
He sat down, dont like it, I said what is it, he said meat, dont eat meat. I said yes you do, in fact I told your mum what we were eating this weekend & she said you woud love it all. Oh not hungry, leaps up to play with cat. Come & sit dwn, in this house we have  to focus on our eating& nothing else. Ds finshes bowl and on to 2nds, dfboy had maybe 2 mouthfulls. Sees a DOnnaa Hay mag with a desert on it, all he wants is dessert. Ok well you eat dinner then desert, ok & then he ate the whole bowl & sad it was yummy. Jumps up straight away, cart wheels areound. Mmmmmmm. Anyway 10 min break then ce cream

DH home now :) think its an early night. Must be my bath time soon.

I must  say ds is being xcellent & patient with him.


This is going to be a long weekend.

H :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on June 15, 2012, 11:43:15 am
You handled that very well Hally, how is DH going to handle things?
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 15, 2012, 11:46:13 am
I really admire you Hally. I think you are a wonderful person to do these things :-* :-*
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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 15, 2012, 11:46:27 am
Sounds like your cup of tea in the bath needs to be replaced with something stronger. Can I suggest a Cointreau on ice?

I applaud you for staying strong and insisting he ate his main meal. I hope you have a quiet week ahead as this weekend sounds like it will be taxing. :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 15, 2012, 11:56:15 am
What are your plans for entertainment this weekend Hally and is it just 2 nights?
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Post by: Halex on June 15, 2012, 11:57:40 am
JD, I am on morning shift tomrrow, going to the gym, dfb & i are swimmimg, mmmm, just as well I am a good swimmer. I am on 8.15shift until 1pm, dh on afternoon at the park playing footie, then pizza & oh surprise another early night :D BTW, dfb can swim too.

Poor ds, dfb has already whacked him on the bum, ges very excited & cant control himself. Ds being very brave & very good. Told dfb I did not tolerate this behaviour & no warnings now, straight to bed.

Told dh he is on bedtime story watch while I have a very long bath ;D yes ES, just found some cointreau in the cupbord, mght have it with so e vodka & coke & just say in the bath, LOL

The things we do :o

Dfb leaves sunday morning for his auskick game.

H :) still smiling
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Post by: judydawn on June 15, 2012, 12:05:23 pm
Atta girl, keep smiling and hats off to DS staying calm.
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Post by: Merrilyn on June 15, 2012, 12:11:09 pm
Well I've just finished putting away my seventh load of washing for the day.  I usually wash one small load a day, but two weeks ago my lovely Miele washing machine decided to spit the dummy and refused to turn on at all.

Had to wait a week for the serviceman to arrive.  He plugged his computer into the machine and tried all sorts of things and finally decided the on/off switch was faulty.  Of course, he didn't have one with him, so the part had to be ordered and that would take three working days.  After waiting a week, I rang them again and was told they would book the call in with the service man, but it would take another 5 days.  Grrrrrrrr.  Would have thought they could have already arranged that when the part arrived.  Serviceman arrived, fitted the new switch and ran some tests and said all was working okay.  That evening I started the washing machine and it began filling..........and filling............and filling............ till it flooded out all over the laundry floor.  Did you know front loading washing machines flood out the detergent drawer.  No I didn't either and really could have done without knowing.

Okay so now I have not only ten days of washing, but a basket of soggy towels from mopping up the floor. (sigh)  So, hang the grubby wet towels on the line so they don't go mouldy, and ring Miele again.

"Oh, I'll book the call in, but the first vacancy I have is going to be in 5 days".   Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr.  Now I've been without my machine for over 2 weeks and I still don't have a washing machine I can use.  So much for buying a top of the line machine.

Serviceman finally arrived today at lunch time.  Quick look and he discovered the water level sensor had been knocked out of position.  Five minutes and it was fixed and NO CHARGE.  So now you know what I've been doing all day LOL.

Oh I did manage to find time to bake an apple pie and make some fudge for the grandchildren (and me haha).
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Post by: Halex on June 15, 2012, 12:15:38 pm
This cracked us up. Dfb getting a bit excited. So I said his name & settle, he replied in a happy smily voice "No thanks" he had no dea what I said

H ;D still laughing

Running my ath now, dh in charge :o
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Post by: Coops on June 15, 2012, 12:56:34 pm
Today I had a very busy day in my canteen, Fridays are always the busiest!
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 15, 2012, 01:00:39 pm
I am passing this on to you because it definitely worked for me today, and we all could probably use more calm in our lives.
Some doctor on TV this morning said the way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started.
So I looked around my house to see things I'd started and hadn't finished.
I have managed to finish off a bottle of Merlot, a bottle of Chardonnay, a bodle of Baileys, a butle of wum, a pockage of Prungles, tha mainder of bot Prozic and Valiuminun scriptins, the res of the chesescke an a box a chocletz.
Yu haf no idr how bludy fablus I feel rite now.
Plaese sned dhis orn to dem yu fee ar in ned ov iennr pisss.
An telum,u blody luvum.!!
Xxx
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 15, 2012, 01:03:56 pm
OMG that is classic CP!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 15, 2012, 01:05:41 pm
  :D :D :D  Good one CP and I know you are not joking  ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 15, 2012, 01:10:26 pm
Now, that's my idea of self help advice. I just fell off the couch laughing. Ouch!  Now, there must be something around here that I've started....
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on June 15, 2012, 01:11:41 pm
Gosh we are in for a weekend. CP & Gert, hope we dont end up behind bars, can just see The Margaret River Times, Foodies on the loose!!LOL

H :)
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Post by: dede on June 15, 2012, 02:11:33 pm
:o I will be watching the news that weekend :D
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Post by: mcmich on June 15, 2012, 03:24:14 pm
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on June 15, 2012, 01:00:39 pm
I am passing this on to you because it definitely worked for me today, and we all could probably use more calm in our lives.
Some doctor on TV this morning said the way to achieve inner peace is to finish all the things you have started.
So I looked around my house to see things I'd started and hadn't finished.
I have managed to finish off a bottle of Merlot, a bottle of Chardonnay, a bodle of Baileys, a butle of wum, a pockage of Prungles, tha mainder of bot Prozic and Valiuminun scriptins, the res of the chesescke an a box a chocletz.
Yu haf no idr how bludy fablus I feel rite now.
Plaese sned dhis orn to dem yu fee ar in ned ov iennr pisss.
An telum,u blody luvum.!!
Xxx


I should finish more things round my house too.
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Post by: stacelee on June 15, 2012, 07:32:39 pm
Maybe I should start some more things to finish ;)
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Post by: droverjess on June 15, 2012, 10:02:04 pm
We have all laughed at CP's advice.... Good one.

Halex you have my greatest admiration and we send you strength and patience. His mum must be so very glad of the respite.

Today I worked all morning then DD and I went to open a new bank account at a new bank, and close her student account. 3 month job starts for her Monday. Because home has not been her main address I had to go too to vouch for her and confirm her address.

My car is broken, so with DD home at least we can go out in her car. Going on a girlie shopping trip to country town tomorrow morning, then all going to buy a new mower later..... Yes really!
Mowing and ironing are jobs for DD in lieue of 'rent' as paid minimum wage. Current mower from last house much too big for this garden.
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Post by: obbie on June 15, 2012, 11:08:12 pm
Love that advice CP ;D ;D
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Post by: dede on June 15, 2012, 11:40:54 pm
CP I think I will have to start drinking to be able to read the last half of your post :D
Either that or read it with my eyes crossed and standing on my head ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 16, 2012, 03:24:53 am
 ;D ;D ;D


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Post by: stacelee on June 16, 2012, 03:43:05 am
Well cp my son is officially headed your way....hopefully England will survive the invasion of a group 47 teenage musicians from the colonies.  I think that you will hear them coming....they were certainly loud enough at the airport.  I'm now heading home for a nap!
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Post by: judydawn on June 16, 2012, 04:00:02 am
Scrubbing the entrance hall and passage with the Miracle Cleaner - it came up a treat.

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Post by: nazar on June 16, 2012, 04:01:01 am
 l love it cp     ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: dede on June 16, 2012, 06:12:37 am
Just went out for lunch for my sisters 30th. DH and I ordered the seafood basket :o on my it was HUGE. DH ate all his and quiet a bit of mine that I couldn't eat. Today is the first time as a family of 7 we have eaten out together. Definitely something we can't afford often. Was quiet enjoyable though :)
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Post by: Halex on June 16, 2012, 06:34:47 am
Thanks DroverJess, his mum is a foster carer, his birth mother has numerous  children all living in foster care/ family apart from the baby >:(  he is the only one on his own, 2 live with grandparents, 2 live with another care who has 2 mre foster children, brave woman, there there is our dfb who will be coming to us monthly.

We also have anther dfb, who I called eb (extra boy) he is a regular too.

So lots of visitors in our house.

Today we made a cae, then did some gluing & colourung, making door hangers, nw the boys are playing x bx kinect. Nicely ;D

Dede, how nice to all go out :D
H :)
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Post by: obbie on June 16, 2012, 06:38:01 am
Hally, you are so caring, that's wonderful.

I am just finishing the second batch of citrus marmalade.  :)

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Post by: maddy on June 16, 2012, 09:31:21 am
Our Saturday's are mostly lost to football....my boys team have today won their 10 th game in a row....lots of proud Mama's.....oh and hubby even more so.....he's their coach  ;)
Next week we have to leave at 6.30 am to play at Lorne  :-))....I hate those early mornings!

Made the 60 second fruitcake from devil book....will post a pic in daylight tomorrow....relaxing now with bubbles whilst watching last nights ep of the block.....GO SOPHIE & DALE!
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 16, 2012, 09:34:03 am
I had a 7 hour practical session for my personal trainer course in which I learned nothing of use at all >:(
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Post by: mcmich on June 16, 2012, 10:53:18 am
Moved bricks today. DH wants to build an outdoor fireplace/oven.
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Post by: judydawn on June 16, 2012, 11:02:21 am
Amy, you would have been better home cooking then  ;)

Michele, great idea - cook outside and keep your kitchen clean  ;D

Maddy, has DS signed up with Geelong yet ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 16, 2012, 11:30:26 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 16, 2012, 11:02:21 am
Amy, you would have been better home cooking then  ;)

Absolutely Judy! Especially since my 18 year old brother in home for his semester break from university and looks like a skeleton! :o I could have been cooking him up all his favourite meals and cakes to get a bit of fat on him :(
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Post by: judydawn on June 16, 2012, 11:43:11 am
You are going to love doing that Amy, mind you some people are naturally thin and it doesn't matter how much they eat, their weight never varies. 
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 16, 2012, 11:49:31 am
You're absolutely right on both points there Judy. I already have a long list of all the meals I want to make him before he goes back ;) I don't think it will get much weight on him though. He is over 6 feet tall and very lanky, but he was never this skinny. He only eats two meal a day at university, which isn't good for him. He is probably lacking in a lot of nutrients and energy :( Poor kid.
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Post by: JulieO on June 16, 2012, 12:56:31 pm
Wasn't sure where to put this, thought some of our sewers on the forum might appreciate this.  :D

(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii26/ragdoll128/556877_10150945822942088_681182654_n.jpg)
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Post by: dede on June 16, 2012, 01:04:08 pm
Lol Julie. I'm not a sewer but I enjoyed the read. Reminds me of instruction for a wife to be prepared for when her husband comes home. Will try and find it. :D
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Post by: judydawn on June 16, 2012, 01:13:40 pm
Ha ha, what a laugh.  Lipstick on when sewing  ???
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Post by: dede on June 16, 2012, 01:13:56 pm
Check out this page :D. Well worth reading.
http://www.feministezine.com/feminist/historical/Good-Wifes-Guide.html (http://www.feministezine.com/feminist/historical/Good-Wifes-Guide.html)
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Post by: stacelee on June 16, 2012, 01:55:37 pm
Personally I prefer the advice I was given when I first learnt to free motion quilt which was to have a couple of glasses of port, red wine or sherry before or during the sewing!
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Post by: JulieO on June 16, 2012, 02:17:03 pm
My how things have changed since then.  ;D
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Post by: berringamababe on June 16, 2012, 02:22:56 pm
 :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)Very Exciting Day :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

We got our power & water (no water due to needing electricity for the pumps) back on at 2pm this afternoon after Sundays tornado 6 days without power was no fun at all.
Made a yogurt Cake and steamed some fish and veggies and a long hot shower with the light on.
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Post by: nazar on June 16, 2012, 03:04:27 pm
 thats great news it must of been hard with no power

 encase you dont know
 l saw on the news that if you were without power for a long period of  time to go to the synergy website as they are given people without power money to compensated , but you need to apply for it . ( it wont be automatic given to you )
the longer without power the more money you get
l hope this helps you
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on June 16, 2012, 08:32:46 pm
No tornado but VERY windy here in UK.

Went shopping with DD this morning but got othing for her and ended up buying a big squashy bucket for me around house garden. For kindling paper etc in winter for lighting fire and for weeding etc in summer.
Also bought a pair of very short gum boots, ankle length for gardening in. Been so wet but am fed up of wearing my long ones when bending, kneeling down. Similar to this http://www.wellywarehouse.co.uk/joules_welly_range.php

Had visitors this afternoon made nay nay's scones with old sour cream, seemed ok. Used runny cherry jam compote from yesterday.

Family supper tonight, and now all just chilling with iPads, laptops, and tv.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on June 16, 2012, 08:57:24 pm
Walked the dog and it stayed dry :D We went to a barbecue at lunchtime.Delicious Persian food. ;D DH watching TV,me, on the forum ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on June 17, 2012, 12:30:51 am
One hour to go....then peace

H :)
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Post by: dede on June 17, 2012, 12:57:06 am
Lol. The quiet will be deafening Halex :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 17, 2012, 12:58:51 am
Well done Hally, you've done such a great job :-*
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Post by: Halex on June 17, 2012, 01:20:26 am
He has gone, bless his heart.

Back to bed with a coffe for 20 mins ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 17, 2012, 01:46:52 am
Bet you enjoyed that cup of coffee Hally.
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Post by: obbie on June 17, 2012, 02:03:22 am
Hally thinking of you.
you are doing a great job with the boys..

Today i have been grocery shopping, now to start cooking
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: deedub on June 17, 2012, 06:14:08 am
Job well done Hally, good for you.
Right now I'm doing NOTHING. Had four 8 & 9 year olds over for slumber party last night. They were asleep by 10.30 - not too bad, but up at 5.30am! One had to leave at 8 so gave them breakfast early - waffles with choc sauce, maple syrup & ice cream, they loved it! Last one left at 10.30 then clean up began, then lunch, now couch surfing with the forum.
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Post by: dede on June 17, 2012, 06:20:29 am
Kitchen all clean, all cupboards cleaned out and rearranged. Every thing sparkling and smelling fresh. I'm exhausted now :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 17, 2012, 06:27:19 am
Well done to you too Mandi ;)
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Post by: judydawn on June 17, 2012, 07:13:45 am
Mandi, put your feet up girl and have a rest.  I'm exhausted just thinking about all the work you've done these past few days.  What a great effort.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on June 17, 2012, 07:48:38 am
Mandi, have a rest..
i had a extra 2 kids here all day, just gone now.

No trouble thoigh, they just run around, and come in when hungry...
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Wonder on June 17, 2012, 08:10:23 am
DH prepared a lasagne including home made pasta, pressure cooked a whole chicken to make chicken stock and to use the chicken in a quick chicken curry, beef casserole, grocery shopping, watched 1/2 match of DS's football, doing some work and lots of time spent cleaning up the mess made by the new puppy. It's amazing how much time the puppy takes up. i thought I was ready for it but I'm having to give up gym because I just can't fit it in, I will still go to my personal trainer at 6am tomorrow and he will just need to cry if he wakes up when I'm getting ready. He needs a lot of attention and interaction particularly early in the morning which is when I normally go to the gym. Still getting up 1 1/2 hrs before the rest of the house but just never enough time in the day.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on June 17, 2012, 08:31:57 am
I'm resting now. Very happy with my efforts today. Will be cooking tomorrow as kids back at school on Tuesday :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 17, 2012, 08:50:42 am
Quote from: dede on June 17, 2012, 08:31:57 am
I'm resting now. Very happy with my efforts today. Will be cooking tomorrow as kids back at school on Tuesday :)

Wouldn't it be nice if sitting on the couch thinking about cooking actually made food appear on the table? :-))

I just went for a long walk along the beach because I didn't get to the gym this morning. It was very nice in the sun. Days like this make me really appreciate the simple things in life :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on June 17, 2012, 12:14:14 pm
I have just read all these pages of busy people. Earlier in the week I would have been able to say 'spent the day with DD in emergency departements/hospital but she is now on the mend.
Today I had an enormous sleep in (probably because I took a hay fever pill last night). Made some bread and left it to rise. Put some washing through and hung it out. Heard friends were calling round so made a slice for coffee.
After they left I finished off the bread and did all the ironing from our holiday. Now after dinner am at last getting a peek at the forum.
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Post by: judydawn on June 17, 2012, 12:45:14 pm
And it's nice to have you back Cookie.  DD back at work?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Bedlam on June 17, 2012, 03:02:06 pm
I went to a wonderful tapas cooking demo yesterday ( my 2 DD's bought it for me for mothers day). Was nice to get out. DD1 and DH looked after the 3 babies ( and all survived well!). 
Our outing today was to bunnings for dfb aged 21/2 to use the play equipment and run off steam.  Twins liked a ride around in the stroller. Sad but it entertains and kept us all dry!
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Post by: droverjess on June 17, 2012, 08:37:35 pm
Went to a wonderful garden called Great Dixter today.
Did a bit of gardening, cooked dinner and now resting as tweaked my back in garden, b****r.
Bit under stress over various things and it goes to my back always.

Messes me up this week while I give back time to recover. Hey HO.

DD did dishes while I had bath.

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on June 17, 2012, 09:09:23 pm
Sorry your back is giving you problems DJ. DH suffers from a bad back so I know how it can effect you.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 17, 2012, 09:13:35 pm
Quiet day for me,just dog walking and house chores.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 17, 2012, 09:21:13 pm
DJ I hope your back gets better soon x
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on June 17, 2012, 09:34:53 pm
Thanks CC and DG.

Not a new problem, should be fine, I know how too cope.

Plus more time on forum to find new recipes.
Just got visitors for dinner tomorrow. Will try to pace myself.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on June 17, 2012, 09:35:33 pm
Monday today, so I have to go to work....
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on June 18, 2012, 01:03:06 am
Monday is usually my impulse day... I just do whatever I feel like doing... :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on June 18, 2012, 01:28:09 am
Amy, I do that just at work doing whatever i feel like..

Glad I don't have to do much work, while at work....

 ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 18, 2012, 01:29:24 am
That sounds like my kind of work Robyn ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on June 18, 2012, 01:42:23 am
The guys are in the Mud today, so just me here.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on June 18, 2012, 01:49:29 am
The Mud doesn't sound like much fun.... :-\
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on June 18, 2012, 02:03:08 am
Getting messing, there installing pop up sprinklers and trenching, in the dirt.

When some one comes into the shop and my Husband is not here, I say he is in the mud..
PS we have a irrigation business, so I stay in the shop, they guys do the hard work..... :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on June 18, 2012, 03:30:13 am
Well I just finished DS 16 bedroom. Moved it around and cleaned everything. He just come home for lunch and walked in and said........
That looks stupid :(

Grumpy little S**T
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on June 18, 2012, 03:40:01 am
Quote from: dede on June 18, 2012, 03:30:13 am
Well I just finished DS 16 bedroom. Moved it around and cleaned everything. He just come home for lunch and walked in and said........
That looks stupid :(

Grumpy little S**T

Teenagers :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on June 18, 2012, 03:42:20 am
Yep Amy, they are scary at times :(
But I can be scarier. I growled at him about being so ungrateful and to think before he speaks, he soon backs down and said that he just has to get used to it and its not that bad after all :D
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 18, 2012, 03:42:28 am
Mandi,

Chuck it all on the lawn. Walk away and say "There you go, Better???? Now you can do it the way YOU like."
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on June 18, 2012, 03:43:44 am
Quote from: dede on June 18, 2012, 03:42:20 am
Yep Amy, they are scary at times :(
But I can be scarier. I growled at him about being so ungrateful and to think before he speaks, he soon backs down and said that he just has to get used to it and its not that bad after all :D

You go mum!! :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on June 18, 2012, 03:44:59 am
I was close to doing that. Problem is his room is the smallest in the house and there is my many ways it can be moved. Be had is bed against the window and I have never liked it as it is also the coldest room in the house. Now his bed is away from the window and looks heaps better (I think anyway)
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Post by: stacelee on June 18, 2012, 04:34:06 am
I'm not supposed to go into my sons room while he is away in England....yeah right like that's going to happen....mind you I'm a walking zombie today so I'm not doing anything I don't have to...I'm just sitting getting paperwork done for work. I'll tackle the scary room another day.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 18, 2012, 06:19:45 am
DS19 moved out this morning and its just past midday here. thought I would go and have a look at what an empty room looks like... Not sure but I think someone maybe has moved in already? Its a pigsty, another job for me to do next weekend but hopefully he willl lift his game with his flatmates and they won't send him home and the room will stay tidy from then onwards.
Didn't even close his window, but at least he turned off the light. Will miss his noise I suppose.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 18, 2012, 06:31:18 am
CP I give it a month before you miss him too much and want him back  :D

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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 18, 2012, 06:39:25 am
I miss him already but he needs to live out of home for a while. A job opportunity came up interstate that was ideal, and so he went for it and got it. Bless his big smelly cotton socks  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 18, 2012, 06:41:25 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on June 18, 2012, 06:39:25 am
Bless his big smelly cotton socks  :D

Why is it that they always smell at that age?! ???
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on June 18, 2012, 06:42:56 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on June 18, 2012, 06:19:45 am
DS19 moved out this morning and its just past midday here. thought I would go and have a look at what an empty room looks like... Not sure but I think someone maybe has moved in already? Its a pigsty, another job for me to do next weekend but hopefully he willl lift his game with his flatmates and they won't send him home and the room will stay tidy from then onwards.
Didn't even close his window, but at least he turned off the light. Will miss his noise I suppose.

My DS 22yrs has moved in and out a few times. Missed him desperately the first time as he's my youngest.
Second time missed him for a few weeks. Now I really enjoy him coming back for family meals and dropping in to say hi - don't know that I would want him back full time. Of course if he really had to come home he would be welcome.
It's harder to enforce the rules when they have been out on their own for a while.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 18, 2012, 07:10:08 am
DS is only 7 and I can't imagine him moving out. It would break my heart. But I haven't reached the teeange years yet  ;D
Will report back in 10 years time  :D
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Post by: obbie on June 18, 2012, 07:12:57 am
Do you miss him already Cream Puff. ;)

My kids are still little, nearly 7 & 8.

 most of my friends have older kids too.

maybe it will be really quiet without him.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 18, 2012, 07:25:06 am
he's the baby, middle one is living in Sydney (moved out this year) and still got the eldest DD24 living at home for the time being
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 18, 2012, 08:16:48 am
he's gone to Melbourne, so looks like we'll have to pop over one weekend and see how he's doing sometime. We see quite abit of DD22 as she flies home regularly. Think there will be some adjustments that will be made in our fridge department, and maybe I can join in the $100 a week food challenge  :D
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Post by: deedub on June 18, 2012, 08:22:00 am
Went into work today for first time in 2 weeks. Have been working from home while DD is sick then was off sick myself. Sent her to school today, got the call from the school nurse & picked her up at 12.30, then finished off my work at home. Bad mother for sending her to school while she still has that cough! Looks like I'll have to keep her home tomorrow, at least I don't have to work.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on June 18, 2012, 09:43:47 am
DD and I went into the city today.( she has 2 weeks holiday) We bought my new ipad and a lovely red cover for it. I was so impressed with the people in the Apple shop. They were ever so helpful.
Came home about 3.15 and got the washing in and folded it. The freezer is feeding us tonight. It was lovely to put the washing out and get it in on the same day again. We had a beautiful day here today.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 18, 2012, 09:46:26 am
thanks for reminding me I'd better get the washing off the line cookie
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Post by: astarra on June 18, 2012, 10:17:59 am
What did I do today - oh, nothing really, :-))  apart from getting 3 meals + snacks prepared, cooked (if needed) and dished up; 3 loads of washing washed, dried, folded and put away; the house tidied and vacuumed; dishwasher emptied, loaded and on again; 3 kids looked after; all the last leeks and spring onions from the garden washed, dried, chopped, bagged and frozen (there was a LOT); some zucchini brownies made for DDs lunchbox; DH and DDs lunchboxes packed and in the fridge ready for tomorrow; 3 girls showered and into pjs.... etc. Just nothing much out of an ordinary day!! Am about to read storys to girls; put washing machine on automatic so it is ready to hang before the girls get up in the morning; have a shower and GO to bed myself!! Back into routine tomorrow after the holidays!! :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 18, 2012, 11:02:51 am
I can't remember what I did today. I'm sure I did do something... maybe... :-))

Where does the time go? ???
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on June 18, 2012, 10:02:52 pm
Walked the dog.Dropped DH off at the local station as he had an appointment in London.Attended my Pilates class :P Grocery shopping.Walked the dog again.Picked DH from the station.Boring Monday :D :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on June 19, 2012, 02:10:23 am
I don't know where this energy has come from, but I'm itching to go for a run. I need to do it before the enthusiasm leaves me.

But the sky is grey and cloudy and it was raining this morning. I don't want to be running through puddles. My sneakers cost me $170.

Doing laps of my bedroom doesn't really work... and the scenery gets quite boring :-))
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Post by: obbie on June 19, 2012, 03:03:28 am
Amy that's funny, doing laps in the bedroom..
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 19, 2012, 03:08:50 am
Quote from: obbie on June 19, 2012, 03:03:28 am
Amy that's funny, doing laps in the bedroom..

It sure feels funny Robyn, especially when the dizziness kicks in! Going around and round and round and round.. :-))

My bedroom isn't very big. And I have lots of furniture. So I sort of end up just turning around in circles. It doesn't really work :(

But its still raining...
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: deedub on June 19, 2012, 04:10:56 am
School run (or walk, to be more precise), washing, grocery shopping, took DD2 to doctor, a bit of cleaning. After I pick up DD1 from school we're off to swimming lessons then home for dinner. Typical 'day off' for me.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: desi on June 19, 2012, 04:22:53 am
I thought I didn't have a lot of stuff in my house until we started the renos. I have been decluttering for half the day today and that's to be continued till tomorrow. I don't know where all this stuff came from :o
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Post by: dede on June 19, 2012, 06:36:05 am
Sounds like fun Desi (not)
It's amazing how much stuff we accumulate over the years :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 19, 2012, 06:56:49 am
Quote from: dede on June 19, 2012, 06:36:05 am
Sounds like fun Desi (not)
It's amazing how much stuff we accumulate over the years :)

Yeah, I guess its because all the "stuff" holds memories for us and we don't want to lose them :)

Or maybe we're just lazy and can't be bothered having a good clean out :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: desi on June 19, 2012, 07:11:04 am
The trouble is dede that it is very difficult to resist buying new things. There is always something we "need" and that replaces the one that has gone into the unwanted bag :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: desi on June 19, 2012, 07:12:41 am
Amy, I think it is a bit of both :)
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Post by: dede on June 19, 2012, 07:17:09 am
Spent the day framing today. Was lovely and quiet with the kids at school and just me and Dozer (the cat) in the shop.
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Post by: obbie on June 19, 2012, 07:18:31 am
at work, now reading the kids report cards that came today.
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Post by: desi on June 19, 2012, 07:29:34 am
Obbie you brought me quite a few years back, when our young people were little. I do miss that time :'(
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Post by: astarra on June 19, 2012, 07:52:35 am
Today has been absolutely non-stop, up & dressed: first self then 3 kids, breakfast for all, Load of washing out of machine, hung, next load in machine and on, Miss 5 dropped at school, supermarket, home to put groceries away and get 4 bread batches made and rising, back to school to supervise swimming lessons for 1hr, home again, shape scrolls and buns, set them to rise while I fold washing, lunch for self and 2 daughters, out to an Enjo demo while scrolls and buns rise ALOT (2hrs in full sunlight), home, back to school to pick up Miss 5, Hang next load of wash and fold another, put away wash, cook scrolls & buns - and taste test  :-)),
put girls down for a rest, strip 1 bed after miss3 spills some water in it (which she sneaked into her room, by the way), remake bed, put her in again, get dinner ready, sit down to catch up here......
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Post by: mcmich on June 19, 2012, 07:59:51 am
Had a brilliant day at work.
Even after 34yrs, I love nursing. Now I'm home and I have the privilege of doing it again tomorrow.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on June 19, 2012, 08:34:24 am
Quote from: mcmich on June 19, 2012, 07:59:51 am
Had a brilliant day at work.
Even after 34yrs, I love nursing. Now I'm home and I have the privilege of doing it again tomorrow.

I love hearing people say such positive things about their work :D If I ever get sick I hope I'm in your hospital Michele ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Katiej on June 19, 2012, 09:22:34 am
How wonderful Michelle, I'm glad you get such a sense if fulfilment from your work. Nurses as such wonderful people.

I've been at work today also, another long day. I'm on the train heading home to cook dinner & then some cupcakes for a lady at my work who is turning 40 tomorrow. She isn't happy about the big 40 so I'm hoping the cupcakes might cheer her up!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on June 19, 2012, 11:25:05 am
Katiej, are you & your new   dh having a break away.

H :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 19, 2012, 12:25:17 pm
Pouring here today. I went and had my hair cut and had coffee with DD and a wander around the shops. Home for lunch, a bit of housework and then DH and I visited friends. Time to rush home and put a curry on and veg in front of TV while I read. (After a quick look on the forum)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 19, 2012, 09:29:48 pm
After walking the dog made my way into London to help DD and see GS.The weather has been sunny so we walked GS into Canary Wharf.Late home tonight so just eggs for supper.Tomorrow is going to be interesting as we have a planned electricity power cut,renewing a cable down our lane.DH has bought a generator :-))
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Post by: droverjess on June 19, 2012, 09:45:40 pm
Lol cookie. Hope tmro not too bad for cuts CC.

Today I proof read a dissertation today for DH's colleague.
Then took car to garage, been without it a week. Had to jump start it. Only then ended up going in land rover for 2 hours...... On mystery tour of farm. Dh decided he needed to see one of his men, then couldn't find him.
I was right in middle of baking cookies, luckily not yet in oven! Back is much better thankfully. Anyway it was sunny and it was good to be out.

Reheated last nights supper tonight, still very good.

Did ironing.
Then bath and tapping away on my iPad.


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Post by: obbie on June 19, 2012, 10:06:17 pm
Desi my kids are still little, they should be all grown up, with me as there mother.. :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on June 20, 2012, 04:21:41 am
Its very dark here today. We've had thunder, lightening, hail and lots of heavy rain :(

Good day for baking though ;) And I might get some study done between the baking and browsing the forum :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: deedub on June 20, 2012, 05:10:55 am
Both kids at school today, finally! My first child free day for 2 weeks. Walked the dog, did washing, tried to clean oven, went out & bought pie maker, made biscuits, now relaxing a bit b4 I do some more cooking & cleaning b4 school pickup.
Freezing here today.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: stacelee on June 20, 2012, 05:13:28 am
I've been posting on the forum and avoiding my work :(....I'll pay for it when I get home and feel guilty and start madly working.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on June 20, 2012, 05:18:13 am
Quote from: stacelee on June 20, 2012, 05:13:28 am
I've been posting on the forum and avoiding my work :(....I'll pay for it when I get home and feel guilty and start madly working.

I can say the exact same thing about my study... :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: keiramax on June 20, 2012, 06:00:24 am
Playgroup this morning.  Always a mad dash out the door, but given I've got the keys to the hall I have to be on time.  Dinner is now in the slow cooker, smells yum.  Having a quiet afternoon, have spent the last two nights up with my little man, so not much sleep at all in this house.  I wish his teeth would just come through.  Poor little thing.

Need to get so info together for the accountant so we can finalise the tax for this year. 

I think that is all I'm capable of doing today.  Hopefully it will be a calmer night tonight.
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Post by: astarra on June 20, 2012, 06:28:40 am
Playgroup for us this morning too, just miss3 and self as miss17mths is...teething :-)) and has a temp today, very miserable, poor thing. So MIL looked after her so miss 3 could still go. Then home and found my pie maker and an Annabel Karmel recipe book (both ebay purchases) had been delivered so I unpacked them and suddenly had the urge to make pies!! So we had bacon and egg pies for lunch, and I have just made another batch for Miss5 to have when she gets home from school on this cold wintery wet day... yum! I also have meat and gravy for tea in the slow cooker, rest of tea on automatic in the oven, so don't have to think about that til dishing up time. Hoping my girls will now go to sleep as I would love to snuggle down under some nice warm covers and read my new recipe book - OR have a wee snooze to give me the energy to get thru tonight - hopefully better than last night! I feel for you, Keiramax!! Hope you have a better night! :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 20, 2012, 07:33:34 pm
Walked the dog very early.Then went to my weekly upholstery class today and so avoided the power cut that happened while I was out.DH ran his new generator all day so he could work.Got home at 5.15pm and the power had just been renewed.Got the water people arriving tomorrow to video our sewer that keeps blocking :o Lets hope the problem is easily fixed.All go in this household :D :D
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Post by: droverjess on June 20, 2012, 08:01:57 pm
Bit of this and that around the house, sharpened knves, put theback on abookcase, and a lot of ironing while watching the racing at Ascot on the TV this afternoon.
Made 2 lots of Isi's Portugese rolls, one with seeds, one without.

Supper with young, got car back from garage, moved pony from one bare field to another and even did a small bit of gardening, but don't tell Gert.
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Post by: Merrilyn on June 20, 2012, 08:08:44 pm
Looks like I'll be calling Miele again today.  My washing machine has decided not to go into rinse cycle now.  I'm about ready to toss it and buy a Bosch.  I've had the serviceman out three times in the last month and it only worked for 5 days  >:(
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Post by: droverjess on June 20, 2012, 08:36:09 pm
Oh merrilyn that's awful and mieles ares so much more expensive and supposed to last 20 years.

Good luck.

Our last Bosch was broken totally by a friends of DS's who had too much to drink, was very ill and put every single  bath mat and towell from the bathroom in machine at once, end of machine. The weight was incredible.

Current one ok at present. had a hiccough couple of wks ago, can't now remember what but I fixed it anyway.

I always pick so carefully the model, but at time of incident had leg in plaster and could only choose via Internet. I don't think you can beat looking at them and checking out programmes carefully after all they last a few years.
I've had 2 zanussi, and 3 Bosch in 32 years. I am sure the other Bosch would have lasted longer but for this incident.

I always tell hubby the right domestic machine is as important to me as a combine is to him.
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Post by: stacelee on June 20, 2012, 08:39:11 pm
I dumped Bosch after two in a row died within 4 years.  I currently have an LG that is so far behaving beautifully even tho my son feeds it guitar picks on a regular basis. I swear I check his pockets!

I'm working from home today so hopefully I can get on top of some housework and keep working on the website.
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Post by: obbie on June 21, 2012, 12:11:26 am
Buy a Kleenmaid, industrial, lasts 20 years...that's what I bought a couple of months ago..
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Post by: deedub on June 21, 2012, 01:34:24 am
Jess, love that you say 'hiccough' instead of 'hiccup'. That's what my English grandmother used to say, brings back memories!
Today I'm working from home - very boring, staring at a computer all day..... so I'll probably be on here all day as well!
Sneaking out to get my hair cut at lunch time.
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Post by: stacelee on June 21, 2012, 01:39:09 am
Deedub,

Im also working from home....I'm actually still in my jammies (how bad is that!) but I'm actually achieving today.  Was going to go to the butchers but I'm running out of inspiration.  I'm tucked up at my husbands desk (mine has my old laptop on it backing up) and I've got a netflix marathon of drop dead diva running and a large cup of earl grey tea....and the phone is NOT ringing.  Its a good day!
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Post by: deedub on June 21, 2012, 01:56:33 am
Don't you love working in your PJ's? Unfortunately I had to walk the kids to school so I'm all dressed. Feeling no motivation to do any actual work today - but people keep pinging me (we use instant messaging) expecting me to do stuff! How rude!
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Post by: stacelee on June 21, 2012, 02:08:47 am
We use instant messenger as well although I sometimes accidentally forget to sign in....unfortunately it usually isn't too long before I get a phone call reminding me to do it.  My feral fairy has discovered that she can get around the firewall at school and sign into her messenger account so if it isn't work bugging me it is her.  Its actually one of the reasons she got to stay home yesterday....she drove me batty on Tuesday with her messages about how bored and tired she was.  Strangely enough I didn't hear from her at all yesterday until 5.30 when she wanted to know when I was coming home to feed her!  She obviously hasn't turned her computer on at school yet because it has been very quiet today.
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Post by: judydawn on June 21, 2012, 02:35:51 am
I'm still in my pj's and it is after 11am here  :-))  I have bread rising, the dishwashing is doing a load, the beds are unmade waiting for the sheets to be changed.  I told DH I wanted to stay in bed all day today (raining) and he asked me if I had had a bad night - no, I just want to stay in bed all day.  Can't happen here though so next best thing is to stay in pj's for as long as I can.  No-one is going to visit whilst it's raining and I don't need to go anywhere. Slack but that's just how I feel at the moment.
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Post by: obbie on June 21, 2012, 02:41:42 am
We all need one of those stay in bed days sometimes.

Relax and just stay in your PJ's if you can get away with it...
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 21, 2012, 03:38:32 am
Good on you Judy :D
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Post by: stacelee on June 21, 2012, 03:40:09 am
Its midday here and I'm still in mine.....I'll have to get dressed before the feral fairy gets home otherwise I won't have a leg to stand on next time I tell her she can't have a pyjama day and GO GET DRESSED!!!!!
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Post by: gertbysea on June 21, 2012, 04:09:59 am
Quote from: Droverjess on June 20, 2012, 08:01:57 pm
Bit of this and that around the house, sharpened knves, put theback on abookcase, and a lot of ironing while watching the racing at Ascot on the TV this afternoon.
Made 2 lots of Isi's Portugese rolls, one with seeds, one without.

Supper with young, got car back from garage, moved pony from one bare field to another and even did a small bit of gardening, but don't tell Gert.

Are you looking for trouble Jess?
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Post by: astarra on June 21, 2012, 04:14:44 am
Take care of that back Jess!  :)
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Post by: obbie on June 21, 2012, 04:48:26 am
I just got sprung on here again....
Oh well, I am on Peters of kensington too....

That might hurt the pocket.....
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Post by: dede on June 21, 2012, 04:51:09 am
Just come back from shopping, picked up my new iPad. Just waiting for it to load all my apps and info. :D
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Post by: gertbysea on June 21, 2012, 05:05:51 am
Quote from: obbie on June 21, 2012, 04:48:26 am
I just got sprung on here again....
Oh well, I am on Peters of kensington too....

That might hurt the pocket.....

Robyn stay away from Peters :D

Quote from: dede on June 21, 2012, 04:51:09 am
Just come back from shopping, picked up my new iPad. Just waiting for it to load all my apps and info. :D


Yahoo!
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Post by: Halex on June 21, 2012, 05:12:11 am
Just bought George Michael tix

H
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Post by: obbie on June 21, 2012, 06:12:12 am
I have 7 things in the shopping basket ready to click.... ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on June 21, 2012, 06:25:09 am
Quote from: obbie on June 21, 2012, 06:12:12 am
I have 7 things in the shopping basket ready to click.... ;D

Oh o again.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on June 21, 2012, 07:01:45 am
Bought some enjoy candles (flameless candles) they are great, I have about 20 now. Really good for the kids in their bedrooms and for in the bathroom.
Also another cookbook - AWW - Pies.
A guess handbag (will take it to the food and wine fair tomorrow.
A sudoku puzzle book to keep the alzheimer's at bay.
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Post by: obbie on June 21, 2012, 07:10:23 am
Pretending to work at work....
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Post by: deedub on June 21, 2012, 07:19:04 am
Quote from: obbie on June 21, 2012, 07:10:23 am
Pretending to work at work....

Ditto Dido!  :D
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Post by: stacelee on June 21, 2012, 07:27:20 am
I've been good today and have actually gotten lots of work done for work, three loads of washing, cleaned one of my pantries and stripped and remade my bed.  I'm currently air frying some potato gems for my daughter (who rejected the muffins for afternoon tea, little snot) and marinating the lamb fillets to go on the pizza later.  When DH gets home we are going to drop in the guitar and have a coffee together.
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Post by: Jude59 on June 21, 2012, 07:55:12 am
Quote from: obbie on June 21, 2012, 07:10:23 am
Pretending to work at work....

haha me too :) Luckily I work for DH.... or does he work for me?
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 21, 2012, 07:55:54 am
So far I have made lemon muffins, put a casserole in the slow cooker for dinner and done my cleaning shift. About to go to Woolworths and spend well over $100 :-))
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Post by: nazar on June 21, 2012, 07:56:06 am
 never heard of flameless candles before, where do you buy them from ?
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Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2012, 08:39:38 am
I usually shop on Wednesday but had to go for my 6 monthly check up yesterday so I shopped this afternoon.
This morning I made some bread and actually got a bit of housework done. It has been building up since we got home. I even got to spend an hour on the forum where I was at least able to work my way through the 'introductions.'
The rest is still a bit hit and miss.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 21, 2012, 07:26:05 pm
Walked the dog.Then went to a craft class at a friends house for the morning,DH has made me a chair to cane ;D Came home to be greeted by the men videoing our sewer. :P The problem was tree roots which they then cut away with a high pressure jet.They said they got the majority cut free but will send a report to our water provider to see if they will take it any further. :-\ Walked the dog again this afternoon.We had leftovers for supper.DH is now watching twenty/20 cricket.
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Post by: droverjess on June 21, 2012, 09:11:48 pm
At work huge admin backlog.
Had to get brolly out to walk back to work after lunch.
Tons of printing, stapling, filing. TBC!

At home made choc cakes, roast dinner and pudding.
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Post by: obbie on June 22, 2012, 12:34:39 am
Still pretending to work :)
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Post by: stacelee on June 22, 2012, 12:41:23 am
About to start banking and payroll....yuck....then the normal grind of paperwork and running up and down stairs to deal with various dramas...I do get to sneak out of work early today as the feral fairy has work this afternoon after school and my beloved husband drove me to work today in the fun car.  Tonight it is just the two of us for dinner so I'm trying to figure out whether to be good and cook or treat us to dinner at our favourite Thai restaurant.
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 22, 2012, 12:42:06 am
I don't know what I will do today apart from my cleaning shift. I got up to go to the toilet in the middle of the night and didn't see that one of the doors was half-closed, so I walked into the corner of it. Ouchies :-[ I woke up with a headache and a black eye so I don't feel like doing much :(

I do have to drop my quiches into work for the Teddy Bear's Picnic Morning Tea and then go back to work later to do my shift. I'll see how I go. My eye hurts :'(

As you can see, my day has already been quite eventful and its not even 8am :-))
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Post by: astarra on June 22, 2012, 12:45:23 am
Oh Amy you poor dear.    :-\
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Post by: obbie on June 22, 2012, 12:46:25 am
Take care Amy
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 22, 2012, 12:47:24 am
Thanks girls :-*
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Post by: judydawn on June 22, 2012, 12:56:40 am
Not a good start to the day Amy  :-*
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Post by: stacelee on June 22, 2012, 12:57:30 am
Ouch Ouch....Hope you feel better soon Amy....make sure you put your feet up today.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 22, 2012, 01:47:25 am
Quote from: stacelee on June 22, 2012, 12:41:23 am
About to start banking and payroll....yuck....then the normal grind of paperwork and running up and down stairs to deal with various dramas...I do get to sneak out of work early today as the feral fairy has work this afternoon after school and my beloved husband drove me to work today in the fun car.  Tonight it is just the two of us for dinner so I'm trying to figure out whether to be good and cook or treat us to dinner at our favourite Thai restaurant.

Thai restaurants win every time I think I might go out to lunch.

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on June 22, 2012, 01:48:20 am
Poor  you Amy I hope you're feeling better
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Post by: astarra on June 22, 2012, 06:00:06 am
Spent most of the day so far lying on the couch keeping an eye on the girls and forumthermomixing - have extreemly low blood pressure at the mo and everytime I sit/stand up I get all dizzy. Thankfully it only gets this low every couple of weeks or so, but it will probly be like it all day today and most of tomorrow. Glad it is Friday!  :)
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Post by: dede on June 22, 2012, 06:12:30 am
That's not a good idea Amy, sounds like the door won that fight. Take care.
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Post by: obbie on June 22, 2012, 06:13:04 am
Astarra, go slow on the weekend. Take care. ;)  stay on the couch..
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Post by: stacelee on June 22, 2012, 06:35:56 am
WhooHooooooo...about to break out of my office and be chauffeured home, top down (the car's not mine :P).  I love when my son doesn't need to be driven to and from school, means I get to go in the fun car.  I've decided no more work today......I'm not even turning my laptop back on when I get home....I'm going to throw on another load of washing (cos I'm neurotic with washing) and then I'm pulling my sewing machine out for the night and I am going to continue my Drop Dead Diva marathon.
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Post by: judydawn on June 22, 2012, 07:06:09 am
Hope you guys are feeling better soon.  Astarra, do you know what causes your BP to drop so often?  DH's drops right down to something over 50 at times but no-one seems to know why and it is quite scary.
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Post by: droverjess on June 22, 2012, 07:09:39 am
Morning all
Amy and Astarra rest up and take care.
Heads can be nasty I've had concussion a few times, all farm related.

Take it easy.

It's 7am and the house stinks of bacon because DS lives on another timescale to us as hewrites his dissertation and despite several large meals he obviously cooked bacon in the middle of the night.

Haven't looked to see if a mess yet.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 22, 2012, 07:11:40 am
Quote from: stacelee on June 22, 2012, 06:35:56 am
WhooHooooooo...about to break out of my office and be chauffeured home, top down (the car's not mine :P).  I love when my son doesn't need to be driven to and from school, means I get to go in the fun car.  I've decided no more work today......I'm not even turning my laptop back on when I get home....I'm going to throw on another load of washing (cos I'm neurotic with washing) and then I'm pulling my sewing machine out for the night and I am going to continue my Drop Dead Diva marathon.

Stacelee be sure to give us a peek at you diva clothes.

Gert
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Post by: astarra on June 22, 2012, 07:17:17 am
JD  - no theyhaven't managed to work anything out about my  BP, it generally only gets bad enough to be dizzy with it when I'm preg or b/feeding (when they can't give me anything for it either), not very often otherwise. :) I have fainted with it a few times too, which is scarey not only for me but the girls and DH too, so now when I'm dizzy the rule is to stay lying down.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 22, 2012, 07:22:01 am
Sound like a good idea to me.  DH's goes as cold as ice and is like a rag doll until, for some reason, his BP and temperature start to rise again - probably takes 1/2 hour by which time the paramedics have usually arrived anyway.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 22, 2012, 07:30:34 am
Astarra   Best to stay down. whatever it is and if it is ever cured say nothing to no one. It can be a great asset when you just want to be quietly on your own. Useful when  the kids are teenagers.

Gert
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Post by: astarra on June 22, 2012, 07:35:26 am
LOL Gert, hadn't thought of it like that!!!!  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 22, 2012, 07:53:01 am
Quote from: dede on June 22, 2012, 06:12:30 am
That's not a good idea Amy, sounds like the door won that fight. Take care.

I think you're right Mandi. Apparently it pays to keep your guard up around doors... they don't fight fair :(
Thanks everyone for the caring comments :)

Astarra, that sounds very scary! :o I hope you are going okay. Take it easy :-*
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Post by: stacelee on June 22, 2012, 07:57:24 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/7a6fd7ed-171b-3130.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/7a6fd7ed-1745-3af9.jpg)Gert,  I actually quilt not dressmake these days although I used to make clothes.  I was taught to sew by my grandmother who owned a dressmaking factory in Leigh-on-Sea in England.  I was taught on an industrial singer when I was about 4/5.  I'm amazed I still have fingers.  Here's a photo of the quilt top I'm working on tonight on my reproduction Singer Featherweight.  There is also a photo of what it is a reproduction of (just a lot larger).
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Post by: cookie1 on June 22, 2012, 07:59:33 am
Get well quickly Astarra and Amy watch out for those doors.
I remember walking into one in the middle of the night and did the same thing. We had just moved to a small (gossipy) country town and that day I had been discussing domestic violence with the year 7's. I didn't dare go to school or show my face until I could cover it with makeup.

Today I had a coffee with DD out and have put heaps of apps onto my new ipad. I do so love it.
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 22, 2012, 08:06:02 am
Quote from: cookie1 on June 22, 2012, 07:59:33 am
Get well quickly Astarra and Amy watch out for those doors.
I remember walking into one in the middle of the night and did the same thing. We had just moved to a small (gossipy) country town and that day I had been discussing domestic violence with the year 7's. I didn't dare go to school or show my face until I could cover it with makeup.

Thanks cookie :-*
I laughed at your little story but then I felt mean because you obviously hurt yourself :-[
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Post by: cookie1 on June 22, 2012, 08:12:59 am
Don't feel mean Amy. It was hilarious. I knew if someone saw my black eye my poor darling DH would be accused of beating me, no matter how much he denied it. He just told everyone I had a severe migraine and couldn't come out into the light for a few days.
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 22, 2012, 08:28:54 am
Okay :)
It sounds like a very smart idea that you stayed home cookie, especially in a gossipy town where you hadn't lived for very long. You probably would have had police knocking on your door if anyone had seen you :-X
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Post by: gertbysea on June 22, 2012, 08:30:53 am
Stacelee that is just wonderful. Love the ol singers not that I could use them.

Gert
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Post by: maddy on June 22, 2012, 09:46:47 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on June 22, 2012, 08:30:53 am
Stacelee that is just wonderful. Love the ol singers not that I could use them.

Gert

Same  :P....I have an old original lurking somewhere in storage...doesn't fit my decor anymore....maybe I should sell it.

Enjoyed my 5 hours shopping, although regretting that I wore heeled boots...my tootsies are aching!!!
I have many things stored in my mind for future purchases...would be nice if someone else could pay for them though  :)
Chelsea's strog is cooking whilst I enjoy a glass or 4 of red, then have to pack the car with footy gear.....we have to leave at 6.45 am tomorrow  :-))  So far the boys have won 10 straight games  :)
Have a 21st tomorrow night, haven't been to one in ages...should be interesting...those young chickies in their skimpy outfits really make a girl feel older!  :P
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Post by: stacelee on June 22, 2012, 10:09:48 am
Blasphemy Maddy, Blasphemy....a sewing machine is not decor :P.

I accidentally started to collect old sewing machines thanks to my Dad and my grandmother.  Dad accidentally bought an old Singer treadle when he bought a batch of catering equipment....its actually from the late 1800's and the cabinet was restored for my 21st birthday.  I also have inherited my grandmother's industrial.....since then I have been given or been bought quite a few other ones, most of which are actually operational.
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Post by: Katiej on June 22, 2012, 10:37:18 am
I took my Thermie on a road trip to McLaren Vale today (packed safely in his black travel bag). I had to visit my in-laws and my MIL asked me to help her make some desserts while I was there. I thought whilst Thermie was there he may as well make lunch as well. Chelsea's creamy prawn risotto, which my in-laws absolutely loved (thanks Chelsea!).

I picked up our wedding photo's whilst I was in McLaren Vale, DH & I are sitting on the bed looking at them now. Will post some photos soon.
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Post by: astarra on June 22, 2012, 10:43:58 am
Yay, look forward to seeing them, Katiej.  ;D
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Post by: dede on June 22, 2012, 10:44:59 am
I love wedding photos :)
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Post by: mcmich on June 22, 2012, 11:26:33 am
Quote from: Katiej on June 22, 2012, 10:37:18 am
I took my Thermie on a road trip to McLaren Vale today (packed safely in his black travel bag). I had to visit my in-laws and my MIL asked me to help her make some desserts while I was there. I thought whilst Thermie was there he may as well make lunch as well. Chelsea's creamy prawn risotto, which my in-laws absolutely loved (thanks Chelsea!).

I picked up our wedding photo's whilst I was in McLaren Vale, DH & I are sitting on the bed looking at them now. Will post some photos soon.
Will be looking forward to that Katie.
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Post by: meganjane on June 22, 2012, 01:40:41 pm
Waiting for the wedding photos Katie!

Today I went to Katanning, our regional centre, soon to be Super Town (Hahahahahahaha!) and had my nails done. I have horrible hands so I get my nails done to make them look a little nicer.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 22, 2012, 01:48:57 pm
Forget about the hands MJ I hope,you are bringing some anti creases solutions to the ForumFest.  I have beyond redemption railway tracks that need some filling.

Gert
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Post by: meganjane on June 22, 2012, 02:00:39 pm
Haha! Gretchen, I have some wonder products just for you!
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Post by: gertbysea on June 22, 2012, 02:07:30 pm
Quote from: meganjane on June 22, 2012, 02:00:39 pm
Haha! Gretchen, I have some wonder products just for you!

I wonder what  they may be  but if they contain spackfilla  all will be fine.

Gert
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 22, 2012, 02:16:04 pm
MJ you do not have horrible hands at all, and your nails look lovely too. I have been enjoying your lip balms, and I probably went a little overboard as I have one in every room just about. If you can bring along some hair conditioner to the retreat that would be great, cos I didn't see that on your website and thats why I didn't order it. Please PM me with the cost so I can have the right cash. You should bring a heap of goodies cos I am sure you will sell a bootload.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 22, 2012, 08:13:48 pm
Walked the dog very early. Then I went into London today to see DD and GS.Had a good journey both ways, even though there was a bus strike the tube was not as busy as I thought it might have been :-\  While at my DD's I unblocked her sink in the bathroom ;D
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Post by: meganjane on June 22, 2012, 10:26:43 pm
CP, Conditioner should be on the website! The online store is closed at the moment as I'm still cleaning up after ceiling repair and replacement.
I'll bring a carload of my products as well as testers.
Conditioner is $16, Shampoo $14.
Today I'll be doing some more cleaning and rearranging. I can't wait to start making things again!
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Post by: dede on June 22, 2012, 11:25:08 pm
Just got out of bed, DH has s**t everywhere cooking his breakfast. I dare say anything as he's in a bad mood. So made my self a cuppa and escaped away from him for the time being :)
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Post by: meganjane on June 22, 2012, 11:44:52 pm
Oh dear dede... At least you didn't have to cook it, though it may have been better that you did.
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 23, 2012, 12:12:06 am
Have a nice breakfast Mandi... :-))
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Post by: dede on June 23, 2012, 12:15:09 am
He doesn't cook breakfast for me as I don't like hot breakfast. The smell first thing in the morning is bad enough yuck :(
He did clean up (kind of) I finished cleaning the kitchen once he left. ;)
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Post by: stacelee on June 23, 2012, 12:19:32 am
Gotta love it when they are in a mood.  I've send the feral fairy to work, been out to breakfast and I'm about to head to get fruit & vegetables and go to the deli.  I'm then heading home to tackle washing and a bit more of a quilt.  I have my niece tonight as a refugee from a house of plague (they have the flu), so I have to figure out what I am feeding her (and us)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 23, 2012, 12:28:16 am
Quote from: dede on June 23, 2012, 12:15:09 am
He doesn't cook breakfast for me as I don't like hot breakfast. The smell first thing in the morning is bad enough yuck :(
He did clean up (kind of) I finished cleaning the kitchen once he left. ;)

Thats okay then. At leaast he tried :-))

So did you have a nice, healthy, cold breakfast Mandi? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day after all. Important for successful weight loss too ;)
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Post by: knittercook on June 23, 2012, 12:40:03 am
Quote from: stacelee on June 23, 2012, 12:19:32 am
...........  I'm then heading home to tackle washing and a bit more of a quilt. 

Do you quilt stacelee?  I looooove the look of quilting but have never attempted to do it  :-\
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Post by: dede on June 23, 2012, 01:01:08 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on June 23, 2012, 12:28:16 am
Quote from: dede on June 23, 2012, 12:15:09 am
He doesn't cook breakfast for me as I don't like hot breakfast. The smell first thing in the morning is bad enough yuck :(
He did clean up (kind of) I finished cleaning the kitchen once he left. ;)

Thats okay then. At leaast he tried :-))

So did you have a nice, healthy, cold breakfast Mandi? Breakfast is the most important meal of the day after all. Important for successful weight loss too ;)

I did Amy. I had cereal. Will do me now till lunch time. I was a good girl all day yesterday to make up for DHs birthday cake :D
I jumped On the scales thismorning and I'm down 800g so I'm happy with my progress so far :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 23, 2012, 01:05:01 am
YAY Mandi!!! Well done ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: stacelee on June 23, 2012, 01:45:03 am
Knitter cook, you should have a go at quilting....its very relaxing....except when you are dumb enough like me to work on an apple core block which is ALL curved piecing which means lots and lots and lots of pins.  So long as you can sew a straight line, you can quilt.
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Post by: stacelee on June 23, 2012, 01:45:54 am
Well done mandi, I'm very impressed
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Post by: dede on June 23, 2012, 02:39:38 am
I'm looking forward to Wednesday weigh in for me. Hopefully I will loose 1kg :)
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Post by: deedub on June 23, 2012, 03:47:42 am
I've been doing a bit of cooking, washing, cleaning in between reading the Saturday paper, very relaxing. Might go to ikea later when the Fella gets here, thinking of getting wardrobes for the girls' room.
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Post by: stacelee on June 23, 2012, 04:09:56 am
You are braver than me to go to Ikea on a weekend.....I'll only go if I park over at Spotlight and walk over...that place is insane...I can only cope with it on a weeknight normally.

I've finally made the aebleskivers, which was a bad idea for the diet.....oops....never mind.  I have hokey pokey biscuits in the oven now, when they come out I'm going to head down to Coles so I can feed people tonight and I have to swing past my mothers to record some stuff on foxtel for her.  I hope everyone's Saturday is going well.
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Post by: obbie on June 23, 2012, 05:00:30 am
slept in till 6.30 am, DH was already up designing, then he went to work till 9.00
I took the kids on a adventure...
health food shop, then IGA shopping, then to get drinks, Big W for lego.

That too 3 hours, including driving.

Now about to cook cakes. :D
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Post by: keiramax on June 23, 2012, 05:25:40 am
Had a great idea last night whilst feeding DS.  I've been wanting table and chairs for the DD to do craft on, but all the kids ones are too small and expensive, so I went to Bunnings today and got a blow molded table for $25.00 and DH will chop the legs down to make it lower.  A friend told me they had chairs at the reject shop for $10.00 so will try and hunt them down.
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 23, 2012, 05:55:22 am
Quote from: dede on June 23, 2012, 02:39:38 am
I'm looking forward to Wednesday weigh in for me. Hopefully I will loose 1kg :)

Thats a good goal Mandi. Dietitians recommend a loss of 0.5 - 1 kilogram for healthy weight loss ;)

Robyn, sounds like you had a lovely morning with the kids :)

This morning I went into town with my mum. We bought a new fruit bowl, new dog beds, presents for a friend of ours who just had her first baby, some fresh fruit and vegies, a couple of new novels, and MOST EXCITINGLY OF ALL..... I talked mum into buying Dinner Spinner! She also bought some birthday cards, but only because she liked the rude jokes on the front of them... :-))

Of course, the first thing I did with the Dinner Spinner book was break the little spinner thing. Typical me :-[
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Post by: dede on June 23, 2012, 08:18:51 am
Took the kiddlets clothes shopping today. They got heaps of new clothes (thanks to the school kids bonus money). I got a $5 iPad cover :D
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 23, 2012, 08:27:43 am
Took DS to swimming lessons. Back to our shop to pay some bills and help DH. Home to clean house and wash clothes. GF came to get some eggs and have a cuppa. Just put Choc cake in the oven for dessert. Need a pick me up. Thyroid playing up and feeling like crap. About to start dinner.
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Post by: stacelee on June 23, 2012, 09:39:19 am
For some bizarre reason I decided to make a batch of BBQ sauce and two batches of ketchup which meant a trip to the shops.....I hate grocery shopping at the best of times and 4 pm Saturday was a dumb time to go.  It was lovely to get home and start cooking.  I'm now going to veg out and finish binding a quilt.
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Post by: dragongirly on June 23, 2012, 10:35:54 am
This morning I managed to procrastinate - I had planned on going in to work as I am about to have 2 weeks away and things need to be done.  So played Civ V for a couple of hours and then dragged myself to work.  I've been relatively productive *grin*
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 23, 2012, 11:49:09 am
I just got home from visiting my grandparents. Grandpa is looking very old and worn out. He was in hospital last week with fluid around his heart :( :( :(

Having dinner now.
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Post by: dede on June 23, 2012, 11:54:04 am
Stacelee we all have homemade quilts on our beds. My DM made them all, we all love them. Great for extra warmth for our Tassie weather.
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Post by: dede on June 23, 2012, 11:55:09 am
And Amy I hope your Grandfather feels better soon. It's hard to watch our loved ones grow old. :(
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 23, 2012, 12:00:13 pm
Quote from: dede on June 23, 2012, 11:55:09 am
And Amy I hope your Grandfather feels better soon. It's hard to watch our loved ones grow old. :(

Thanks Mandi, it really is hard. Especially for me, being the youngest grandchild, I've had the least time with him. And he is such an amazing man. I love him so much :'(

Sorry, I will stop crying on the forum now.
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Post by: dede on June 23, 2012, 12:03:48 pm
I don't have any grandparents around anymore. They are very special people in our younger years.
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Post by: judydawn on June 23, 2012, 12:04:45 pm
It's so nice to know you are close to your Grandfather Amy - so many young people these days don't bother with their grandparents, they are too busy.  Visit him often and let him know you love him - he'll like that  :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 23, 2012, 12:19:24 pm
Quote from: dede on June 23, 2012, 12:03:48 pm
I don't have any grandparents around anymore. They are very special people in our younger years.

I'm sorry to hear that Mandi :( I completely agree with you, they are very very special.

Quote from: judydawn on June 23, 2012, 12:04:45 pm
It's so nice to know you are close to your Grandfather Amy - so many young people these days don't bother with their grandparents, they are too busy.  Visit him often and let him know you love him - he'll like that  :-*

Thank you for saying that Judy :-* My grandpa is the most important man in my world. I have so much admiration for him that I can't even begin to explain it. He's my inspiration for life :)
I tell him how much I love him every time I see him. And you're right, he does like it ;) He holds my hand and doesn't want me to leave.
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Post by: dede on June 23, 2012, 12:32:08 pm
My GF on my Fathers side died the year I was born so I don't remember him. My GM died when I was young and my memories of her was that she was stricked and would smack our fingers if we touched anything we shouldn't :(, but I remember her making the best cup of tea for me that I'm sure had 3 or 4 teaspoons of sugar in it and cooking the best family meals :).
My other grandparents were wonderful loving people. My pop had a great sense of humor, and my nan gave the best cuddles. I'm glad I have my memories of these special people.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 23, 2012, 12:33:57 pm
Amy he is holdiing you hand passing his strength and wisdom to you . He knows you will carry it  forward. 

Gretchen
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Post by: Jude59 on June 23, 2012, 12:42:47 pm
Had a lovely day, even though it's sooooo cold here in Victoria.  Wandering around the wineries hosting the shortest lunch  weekend in the Yarra Valley this weekend.  Makes you rather proud to be part of such a lovely part of OZ!  Great music, wine and food but feeling rather sleepy now haha!
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 23, 2012, 12:54:16 pm
Quote from: dede on June 23, 2012, 12:32:08 pm
My GF on my Fathers side died the year I was born so I don't remember him. My GM died when I was young and my memories of her was that she was stricked and would smack our fingers if we touched anything we shouldn't :(, but I remember her making the best cup of tea for me that I'm sure had 3 or 4 teaspoons of sugar in it and cooking the best family meals :).
My other grandparents were wonderful loving people. My pop had a great sense of humor, and my nan gave the best cuddles. I'm glad I have my memories of these special people.

Both my grandparents of my father's side died when I was young too, Mandi. I have been told that I wouldn't have wanted to know my GF on that side though, apparently he wasn't a very nice man. My GM on that side had quite bad demetia before she died, so I could never sustain a good relationship with her. When she died my father didn't even tell me. My mum showed me the notice for her funeral in the local newspaper.
But like you, my mum's parents are a completely different story. I'm really glad you have special memories of yours. Those memories get us through bad times ;)

Quote from: Gertbysea on June 23, 2012, 12:33:57 pm
Amy he is holdiing you hand passing his strength and wisdom to you . He knows you will carry it  forward. 

Gretchen

You have no idea how special it is for me to have you say that Gert :)
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Post by: obbie on June 23, 2012, 09:40:50 pm
Amy, take care swettie. :)
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Post by: maddy on June 24, 2012, 01:22:12 am
Oh I hate lambing time.....hubby brings in the half alive lambs born through the night, and tries to warm them up by the fire....it's very sad  :( poor little things, but sometimes after a few hours they can bounce back.  The cat is so cute...he sits beside them  :)
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Post by: stacelee on June 24, 2012, 01:36:58 am
I'm currently sitting next two teenage girls waiting for a ice age 4 preview to start....I may survive them.....
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Post by: mcmich on June 24, 2012, 01:46:06 am
Can't seem to be bothered doing anything today.
Had a good week with the food and wine show and high tea yesterday.
DH has taken his daughter to the movies so I might kick back and watch some TV.
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Post by: mcmich on June 24, 2012, 01:50:09 am
I really am a bit of a wet blanket today.
Maybe some online shoping will put a spring back in my step.
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Post by: judydawn on June 24, 2012, 02:10:57 am
Same here Michele, have done nothing today yet - must move my backside  :-))
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Post by: gertbysea on June 24, 2012, 02:16:42 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 24, 2012, 02:10:57 am
Same here Michele, have done nothing today yet - must move my backside  :-))

Why?
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Post by: meganjane on June 24, 2012, 02:36:38 am
Haha! Like your 'tude Gert.

I had a fairly unproductive day as I went back to bed after a sleepless night and didn't get up until lunchtime!

Off to a lunch today to celebrate a friend's DH's 60th, so should be fun.
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Post by: dede on June 24, 2012, 03:15:48 am
Quote from: maddy on June 24, 2012, 01:22:12 am
Oh I hate lambing time.....hubby brings in the half alive lambs born through the night, and tries to warm them up by the fire....it's very sad  :( poor little things, but sometimes after a few hours they can bounce back.  The cat is so cute...he sits beside them  :)

Lol, so far DH hasn't brought any lambs home. But I bet that won't last. Wonder what our new kitten (cat) will think of that? :D
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Post by: obbie on June 24, 2012, 04:03:24 am
lets see what Michelle has bought, is it in the shopping thread yet..... ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 24, 2012, 04:34:57 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on June 24, 2012, 02:16:42 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 24, 2012, 02:10:57 am
Same here Michele, have done nothing today yet - must move my backside  :-))

Why?

'cos I feel guilty if I am not doing things Gert.  I did move myself to cook a nice lunch and am about to go off to do my food shopping.
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Post by: obbie on June 24, 2012, 04:38:16 am
Judy you deserve a rest day, you do so much for every one else.., and look after us  :D
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Post by: judydawn on June 24, 2012, 04:41:55 am
Thank you Robyn, I must start thinking like that  ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 24, 2012, 04:47:59 am
Quote from: obbie on June 24, 2012, 04:38:16 am
Judy you deserve a rest day, you do so much for every one else.., and look after us  :D

I agree!

I went to the gym at 8:30am, got home and washed dishes, hung out three loads of washing, put more washing in, put soup on the stove, cooked my brother's breakfast which he didn't like so he fed it to the dogs (>:(), cleaned Jo's tank, and now I'm about to start cooking lunch.

Eventually I will get around to studying.

I hope everyone else is having a lovely Sunday just as relaxing as mine :-))
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Post by: mcmich on June 24, 2012, 06:08:55 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 24, 2012, 04:34:57 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on June 24, 2012, 02:16:42 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 24, 2012, 02:10:57 am
Same here Michele, have done nothing today yet - must move my backside  :-))

Why?

'cos I feel guilty if I am not doing things Gert.  I did move myself to cook a nice lunch and am about to go off to do my food shopping.

You have done much more than me Judy. I'm still in my PJ's, shopping online, reading cookbooks and thinking about making the soup for dinner tonight.
Judy we all deserve a put your feet up Sunday every now and again. Especially you when you are on duty 24 hrs a day.  :-*
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Post by: obbie on June 24, 2012, 07:32:49 am
Typical  Sunday here: kids running around, 2 ring ins aswell ( I love that) cooking and baking all day.

Cooking for my parents again tonight, I should change it to 6 in the family instead of 4. :)
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Post by: Nikkit on June 24, 2012, 08:41:03 am
Raking leaves into lots of little piles and burning them. I love it. I think my dear departed Nana has been with me today as she was a bit of a fire bug come winter time. If we couldn't find her we'd look for smoke and there she'd be raking up leaves and burning them.  ;D
I don't smell real pretty right now though!
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Post by: mcmich on June 24, 2012, 08:43:05 am
That's lovely...can't find Grandma...look for the smoke.
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 24, 2012, 08:52:26 am
When I see smoke coming from my grandma its because she burnt the jam :-))
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 24, 2012, 08:56:43 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/74fa479a-c830-bdc5.jpg)
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Post by: Nikkit on June 24, 2012, 09:04:06 am
Hee hee DG - my Nana didn't quite look like that!
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Post by: Frozzie on June 24, 2012, 04:22:50 pm
Washing clothes, general house stuff and the forum lol... Was supposed to be clearing out the attic but dh has claimed a day of rest due to pain inhis back and i just could t be bothered doing stuff by myself again... It can wait a day lol...oh also repaired a dress tht i wore once and it started to fray at one of the seems.. Not impressed...now forum and relax..
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 24, 2012, 08:02:15 pm
Walked the dog this morning in the rain :P Caught up with most of my ironing :-)) Walked the dog again this afternoon,guess what, it rained :D :D Wanted to make a cake but ran out of eggs and refused to go to the shops as it's my shopping day tomorrow.
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Post by: Frozzie on June 24, 2012, 08:04:01 pm
Really its raining im shocked lol

Kids in bed and im watching an 80s classic in french haha 'flashdance'.. On tv tonight
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Post by: astarra on June 25, 2012, 03:37:09 am
Today I have portioned out 1/2 a lamb into meal lots, bagged and frozen; peeled, steamed and oiled the potatoes, pumpkin and sweet potatoes for the week - cooling now before freezing; made and cooked some chicken and veg balls for the girls (&my) lunch; filled in 3 passport applications; done 3 loads of washing and hung them OUTSIDE!!!!!; tidied and vacuumed the whole house; forum surfed; etc... and it is only 12:36pm!  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 25, 2012, 04:32:07 am
Quote from: astarra on June 25, 2012, 03:37:09 am
Today I have portioned out 1/2 a lamb into meal lots, bagged and frozen; peeled, steamed and oiled the potatoes, pumpkin and sweet potatoes for the week - cooling now before freezing; made and cooked some chicken and veg balls for the girls (&my) lunch; filled in 3 passport applications; done 3 loads of washing and hung them OUTSIDE!!!!!; tidied and vacuumed the whole house; forum surfed; etc... and it is only 12:36pm!  ;D

 :o :o :o

Oh my gosh astarra, where does all your energy come from?
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Post by: judydawn on June 25, 2012, 04:39:44 am
Where are you off to astarra with needing the passports?  It's amazing how much can be achieved when you get stuck into things, other days go by and hardly anything gets done at all  :P
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Post by: Halex on June 25, 2012, 05:32:25 am
Well took cp to school. Went to the gym climbed hills for an hour on the bike.

Came home, been cooking & sorting out my freezer. Amazing what you find.

Have made a lemon tart, 3/4 way through a caramel slice. Filling for 4 chicken & veg pies & 2 or 3 roast beef pies. Now tonights dinner. Think menu plan will be all over the place this week. Pleased as I emptied 3 containers, lemon curd, cooked chicken breast & 1/2 portion of white sauce which is now in the chicken pie filling. So tonights meal made from freezer bits.

Have to get chest freezer empty by next thursday as that is my meat order day.

 :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 25, 2012, 05:40:13 am
Great work Hally :D

Quote from: Halex on June 25, 2012, 05:32:25 am
Well took cp to school.

Whenever you say cp I think you mean CP from the forum :-))

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Post by: Halex on June 25, 2012, 05:50:02 am
No I mean crown princecharming, my son :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 25, 2012, 05:52:42 am
Lol it seems very obvious now that you mention it... :-))
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Post by: astarra on June 25, 2012, 07:23:26 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 25, 2012, 04:39:44 am
Where are you off to astarra with needing the passports?  It's amazing how much can be achieved when you get stuck into things, other days go by and hardly anything gets done at all  :P

I'm not going anywhere at this stage but miss 3 is off to my parents in NZ for a week next month ( :'( me) with SIL - also from NZ, actually my first cousin!! So as I was needing to do hers the others just sort of followed on... yes it is amazing what gets done sometimes!! Not bad at all considering my alarm didn't go off this morning so i didn't wake til I heard miss 5's alarm going off at 8am - we leave home at 8:30 to get to school on time...
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Post by: obbie on June 25, 2012, 07:34:36 am
working at work......
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 25, 2012, 07:43:56 am
Quote from: obbie on June 25, 2012, 07:34:36 am
working at work......

 :o :o :o

I've never heard of that being done before!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 25, 2012, 11:59:41 am
I have actually caught up on all the washing and ironing. Got the housework up to date as well. Then I took a heap of stuff to Anglicare that DD had piled up, then followed that with a pile of books we were donating to the library. While I was there I picked up my book club book.
I am thrilled to be all caught up at last.
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Post by: courton on June 25, 2012, 12:02:16 pm
What was book club book? Have just finishes reading Hilary mantel's book bring up the bodies. Enjoyed it.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 25, 2012, 12:55:18 pm
I just finished my book club book on Saturday night- The Time Travellers Wife. I really enjoyed it, but we watched the movie last night and i found it really disappointing.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 25, 2012, 12:57:22 pm
Quote from: EmeraldSue on June 25, 2012, 12:55:18 pm
I just finished my book club book on Saturday night- The Time Travellers Wife. I really enjoyed it, but we watched the movie last night and i found it really disappointing.
My DS is an avid reader and never watches a film if she has read the book.She says she finds it disappointing like you ES.
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Post by: nazar on June 26, 2012, 12:27:17 am
 good morning everyone its 728 am here 
well l am off to a funeral today and l will be away for a few days , and l am leaving the laptop home so my husband can  use it for his forum      arn't l sweet
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Post by: mcmich on June 26, 2012, 12:50:20 am
Sorry to hear that Nazzar. Have a safe trip.
Yes, that is very considerate to leave the laptop behind. Catch up with you when you get back.
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Post by: obbie on June 26, 2012, 01:32:11 am
Scary thought when you have to actually work... :D
My BF came up yesterday to visit me for the day.


She also has a thermomix, so we printed recipes, and told her about other blogs I love.
Back to normal today for me.... :D
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Post by: judydawn on June 26, 2012, 03:23:22 am
Lucky DH Nazar - most of us would have taken it with us ;)  Still, you will obviously have other things on your mind during your trip away so DH may as well get the use of it. 
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Post by: mab19 on June 26, 2012, 04:18:24 am
I have spent most of the day cleaning out the contents the wardrobe (mostly fabric) in the spare room so it can be moved ready for painting. My family have given me one of these gorgeous hunks for 2 days of handyman or painting as a birthday gift.  Thank goodness it was only one of them I just don't think I could manage more than one these days ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 26, 2012, 04:45:01 am
What a great idea Margaret - the more the merrier I say  ;)
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Post by: mcmich on June 26, 2012, 04:49:53 am
Lucky you Mab.
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Post by: JulieO on June 26, 2012, 05:16:57 am
Lol Mab.  You'll have to report back.  ;D

Oops, got distracted, forgot to write what I came here for.  :P

I'm actually not doing a lot today.  I had plans to get a few things done, but as the day has worn on, I can't be bothered. 
Tomorrow's another day.  ;)
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Post by: obbie on June 26, 2012, 05:17:23 am
Not much
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 26, 2012, 05:19:07 am
Golly gosh JulieO, your new forum photo scared the living daylights out of me!! I saw it out of the corner of my eye and thought there was a spider on my screen :-))
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Post by: JulieO on June 26, 2012, 05:23:34 am
 :D  Amy.  It's Simon's Cat.  If you aren't familiar with him, type it into YouTube, there's some really funny little videos on there.  ;D
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Post by: obbie on June 26, 2012, 05:33:37 am
Julie I love it..
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Post by: judydawn on June 26, 2012, 05:39:00 am
It's great Julie, the movement really catches your eye.

Quote from: JulieO on June 26, 2012, 05:16:57 am
I'm actually not doing a lot today.  I had plans to get a few things done, but as the day has worn on, I can't be bothered.  
Tomorrow's another day.  ;)

Glad other people have those sorts of days too - just shows we are all 'normal' then  ;D
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Post by: obbie on June 26, 2012, 05:43:14 am
some days I surprise myself....

Some days I work, or pretend, but it all gets done in the end.... :)
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Post by: JulieO on June 26, 2012, 05:52:00 am
This is one that always makes me smile.  I have a cat just like this one.  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ffwDYo00Q&list=UUH6vXjt-BA7QHl0KnfL-7RQ&index=1&feature=plcp
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Post by: JulieO on June 26, 2012, 05:54:17 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 26, 2012, 05:39:00 am
It's great Julie, the movement really catches your eye.

Quote from: JulieO on June 26, 2012, 05:16:57 am
I'm actually not doing a lot today.  I had plans to get a few things done, but as the day has worn on, I can't be bothered.  
Tomorrow's another day.  ;)

Glad other people have those sorts of days too - just shows we are all 'normal' then  ;D

Yes, sometimes it's nice to just 'give in' to it.  I'll make the time up.  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 26, 2012, 05:54:33 am
I am going for a swim this afternoon. I've been putting it off because of the cold weather, but I need to stop making excuses. The pool is inside so it won't be that cold. *fingers crossed*

I will go at 2:00pm. I will swim for at least an hour, have a hot shower, and then get ready for my appointment at 4pm. Right, I have a plan. And I've posted it on here so you girls can hold me to it :-))

I also need to make time to look at Simon's cat ;)
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Post by: deedub on June 26, 2012, 05:57:23 am
Got a bit done today, now I'm knackered so coming on here for a break. School dropoff, back home for quick cuppa, washing, vacuuming & some admin. Then went to ikea to exchange something, did grocery shopping while out. Put lamb shanks in slow cooker, had lunch, washed floors (loving the miracle spray), installed drawer in DD's new wardrobe. Put together a flat pack cupboard for the laundry, cleaned laundry floor (disgusting!), put everything back where it belongs, collapsed on couch to catch up with forum! School pickup soon, then kids have swimming lessons, then dinner, kids to bed & more collapsing on couch, this time with some vino!
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Post by: keiramax on June 26, 2012, 09:14:51 am
Not much here.  A load of washing, prepared veggies for dinner, collected firewood.  Then took the kids to see Grandma and we all went to the lake for a walk and feed the ducks.  My DD loved jumping in all the puddles, lucky I took her gumboots with us.  It was great to finally see some sunshine after all the rain in Melb.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 26, 2012, 09:21:45 am
Work work work. Worked at our shop today then home to do some washing, unpack dishwasher, get dinner ready, clean house. Can't vacuum as DH took the dust collector to work to empty and give a blast with air compressor.
Teachers strike tomorrow so will vacuum then.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 26, 2012, 03:16:56 pm
Well at the moment I'm at DD in London.GS asleep in his bassinet and DD fast asleep on the sofa.I'm merrily catching up on today's postings whilst watching the ferries on the Thames.,Oh and the tide is coming in ;)
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Post by: droverjess on June 26, 2012, 10:49:23 pm
Chauffeured DS,
Worked,
Ridden,
Cooked,
Eaten,
Bathed,
And now bed!
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Post by: obbie on June 26, 2012, 11:58:34 pm
At work, really taking it easy.
kids have gone on a job with DH till Lunch time.

Dinner is ready to make tonight, all good.
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Post by: maddy on June 27, 2012, 12:40:58 am
Just polished off the last 3 of these babies with my coffee.....only because I hid the bag from the kids

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/61a7678c.jpg)

....the honeycomb... :-* :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 27, 2012, 12:52:40 am
Oh gosh Maddy.... :-))
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Post by: obbie on June 27, 2012, 12:54:28 am
Yum Maddy, great idea to hide choc from kids.

I bought the kids lollies for when they come in today....
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Post by: dede on June 27, 2012, 12:55:11 am
Well I can't feel my fingers after pegging clothes on the line. Good thing it's only -0.7 at the moment, was
- 4.0 earlier. Even my chooks have frost on their backs. Now that's cold.
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Post by: maddy on June 27, 2012, 01:07:26 am
Don't like your chances of those clothes drying dede!
...we must have a heat wave, it was 6 degrees when I dropped the kids off....no envy from me dede...BRRR!
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Post by: maddy on June 27, 2012, 01:09:56 am
Quote from: obbie on June 27, 2012, 12:54:28 am
Yum Maddy, great idea to hide choc from kids.

Robyn....you dont share it all with your kids do you?   :o  :o. LOL.
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Post by: obbie on June 27, 2012, 01:35:40 am
Oh no we have hiding places at home.
At work we share chocolate and lollies..
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Post by: dede on June 27, 2012, 01:59:47 am
Quote from: maddy on June 27, 2012, 01:07:26 am
Don't like your chances of those clothes drying dede!
...we must have a heat wave, it was 6 degrees when I dropped the kids off....no envy from me dede...BRRR!

They should get 3/4 dry Maddy, hopefully anyway.
Then throw them in the dryer.
The only good thing about a frost is it is usually followed by a sunny day. Nice and sunny out their now. Think we will have a top temp of 12 today :)
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Post by: deedub on June 27, 2012, 02:56:01 am
Had a stressful morning because had to get DD2 to a gateways program across town by 9am. Those in Melbourne will understand what I mean by bl###y Punt Road traffic! Poor little thing looked completely lost & forlorn because she didn't know anyone - I wonder how she's going....
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 27, 2012, 05:33:19 am
Quote from: deedub on June 27, 2012, 02:56:01 am
Had a stressful morning because had to get DD2 to a gateways program across town by 9am. Those in Melbourne will understand what I mean by bl###y Punt Road traffic! Poor little thing looked completely lost & forlorn because she didn't know anyone - I wonder how she's going....

Oh I hope she's okay deedub. Poor kid :-\

I walked into town for an appointment and got soaked in the rain on my way back home. So I just enjoyed a hot lunch and cup of tea to warm myself up :D
Might do some study now. Or I might not :-))
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Post by: droverjess on June 27, 2012, 07:42:01 am
Frost on washing makes it soft.

Where are you to get frost in Australia?
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Post by: cookie1 on June 27, 2012, 08:14:17 am
Here in the west DJ you often get frost inland.
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Post by: mcmich on June 27, 2012, 08:41:51 am
Quote from: Droverjess on June 27, 2012, 07:42:01 am
Frost on washing makes it soft.

Where are you to get frost in Australia?
dede's in Tassie DJ, cold part of Oz.

My MIL always hung her washing out at night (in NZ) to catch the frost.. never could understand why?
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Post by: dede on June 27, 2012, 08:55:36 am
Well my clothes didn't even get 1/2 dry. The sun was out all day but no breeze. They just hung there :(
In the dryer now.
Yes I'm in Tassie where it's freezing At the moment. Only meant to be -2 tonight so that's a bit better :o
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 27, 2012, 09:02:47 am
Just back from walking the dog.Loaded the car with stuff for my class .Made my packed lunch,leftover frittata (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=862.0) with salad.Sipping a cup of coffee before I head off for the day. :)
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Post by: gertbysea on June 27, 2012, 09:07:13 am
Have a lovely time CC.

Grrt
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 27, 2012, 09:16:24 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on June 27, 2012, 09:07:13 am
Have a lovely time CC.

Grrt
Thanks Gert.Lots of hand sewing on the agenda today :P  :D
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Post by: mcmich on June 27, 2012, 09:22:02 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on June 27, 2012, 09:16:24 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on June 27, 2012, 09:07:13 am
Have a lovely time CC.

Grrt
Thanks Gert.Lots of hand sewing on the agenda today :P  :D
What are you making CC?
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 27, 2012, 12:06:01 pm
After getting soaked this morning and then enjoying my hot lunch, I actually did some study! Hooray!

Then I went to the hospital for my chesy x-ray, went to the vegie shop, and then did a workout. Got hot and sweaty which was surprising considering how cold it is here at the moment (not as cold as Tassie though Mandi :-)))

I cooked dinner, now more study. Maybe :-))
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Post by: meganjane on June 27, 2012, 02:09:24 pm
If you're reading this Amy, get back to that study!

Today I visited a couple of friends to deliver their orders from a Postie Party I had recently. Very pleasant having a coffee and a chat with one friend and her visiting DD.
Finished cleaning up the filth from the ceiling replacement in my workshop and ready to start making stuff again!! Woohoo!

Big List today:
Paperwork from TMX Bowl and Blade Offer ticked off...Follow up phone calls and emails ticked off...Emails and phone calls ticked off...Marmalade, not ticked off...Dried Apricot Jam,not ticked off.

So, list for tomorrow is growing!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 27, 2012, 07:04:33 pm
Quote from: mcmich on June 27, 2012, 09:22:02 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on June 27, 2012, 09:16:24 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on June 27, 2012, 09:07:13 am
Have a lovely time CC.

Grrt
Thanks Gert.Lots of hand sewing on the agenda today :P  :D
What are you making CC?
I'm recovering a chair Michele.Didn't finish the sewing,will continue next week ;)
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Post by: mcmich on June 27, 2012, 10:13:36 pm
You're so clever CC. You will have to post a photo when you're finished.
The last chair you showed us was really gorgeous.
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Post by: droverjess on June 27, 2012, 10:48:16 pm
Long day at work, but got taken out to quick lunch at local excellent cafe.

Then after work went to vets to collect meds for a cow, and new folders for farm office at big office superstore about 12 miles away.

DD and DH decided on Chinese and I had yummy leftovers from last night, then did an hours gardening.

Good day really, but need to catch up on laundry!
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Post by: obbie on June 28, 2012, 12:12:28 am
pretending to work again today.....
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Post by: deedub on June 28, 2012, 12:29:31 am
Quote from: obbie on June 28, 2012, 12:12:28 am
pretending to work again today.....
Me too Robyn, working from home & only 1 conference call to attend (so far). Will probably be on here a bit  ;D
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Post by: Halex on June 28, 2012, 12:32:25 am
Had to completely rearrange my day due to my chest freezer, was told after 10 & they would ring.

They rang now between 9&10, which is a pain as I will be at the gym late, like to get in & out early.

 >:(
But happy about chest freezer ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 28, 2012, 12:50:35 am
Quote from: meganjane on June 27, 2012, 02:09:24 pm
If you're reading this Amy, get back to that study!

Yes Mrs MJ ;D ;D ;D

CC, when I read your post my brain inserted a "from" into that sentence, so I thought you said "I'm recovering from a chair..." :-)

Sounds like you had a nice day DJ. Don't worry about the laundry, its not going anywhere... :-))

Quote from: Halex on June 28, 2012, 12:32:25 am
They rang now between 9&10, which is a pain as I will be at the gym late, like to get in & out early.

I know where you're coming from there Hally. The rude chest freezer people should have given you more warning or stuck with the original time. It really annoys me when people change things suddenly like that >:(
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Post by: Jude59 on June 28, 2012, 01:44:01 am
Had one of my lovely grandsons stay the night and today. He's been in the toy room most of the time and it looked like this a little while ago LOL.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/3aa3afae-a75a-6d9b.jpg)
We're tidying up so we can go hit the shops together :) nearly done.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/3aa3afae-a7dd-9de4.jpg)
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Post by: obbie on June 28, 2012, 01:45:35 am
Jude, you can come and tidy anytime.
My kids love lego.....
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Post by: Jude59 on June 28, 2012, 01:48:28 am
Lego is so messy I know!  He is playing with something equally as bad at the mo. Meccano.
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Post by: obbie on June 28, 2012, 01:57:58 am
what fun..  :D
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Post by: Halex on June 28, 2012, 02:28:08 am
Chester my freezer came early. The guy was great, 8.45, so i gave him & his helper 2 caramel slices each. He even said would you like the cotainer, i said no its ok its a cheap throw out one. Bless him ;D

So at gym climbing hills >:( ;D
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Post by: mab19 on June 28, 2012, 02:40:26 am
We have our Lego wrapped in a big sheet and when GS comes we just lay it out on the floor.  Very easy to tidy up when it is time to go.
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Post by: obbie on June 28, 2012, 03:56:53 am
we just leave it out and tidy once a week.
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Post by: mcmich on June 28, 2012, 07:58:51 am
Today I've been to Thermomix Lovers place and we have been cooking.
Took Harry (my adorable hound) to the groomers.
She clipped him very very short. Harry's not overly impressed as you can see in his before and after photos.
A couple of weeks and lousy hair cuts don't look quite so bad. I've told him it makes him look younger and slimmer and he's coming to terms with it.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 28, 2012, 08:03:36 am
Lol Michele
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 28, 2012, 08:04:20 am
Been at work paying bills today. Now home washing and cooking dinners.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 28, 2012, 08:05:55 am
Mimic I bet he is a puppy again. It will grow but I hope you have a coat for him

Gert
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Post by: Queen Be on June 28, 2012, 08:40:47 am
Jude I wish my girls toy room was that tidy, I am too ashamed to take a pic ATM

Today was supposed to be the school sports carnival, my DD1's first, but it was rained out after just an hour  :'(
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Post by: judydawn on June 28, 2012, 08:54:57 am
It certainly makes him look slimmer Michele - he should be happy about that ;)
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Post by: mcmich on June 28, 2012, 08:56:59 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 28, 2012, 08:54:57 am
It certainly makes him look slimmer Michele - he should be happy about that ;)
Thinking about getting a shorter do myself.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 28, 2012, 10:21:43 am
Tell me where to get a haircut that makes you slimmer and I'm there :@)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 28, 2012, 01:01:37 pm
Today DH, DD and myself went for a lovely drive to Gracetown. I hadn't been that way for a while so it was a practise run for the retreat. We had a lovely day and got home about 6. We left round 8.30am.
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Post by: Rara1 on June 28, 2012, 04:17:23 pm
Sounds lovely cookie.

Today I delivered a machine and my lovely customer gave my 2 huge bags of lemons. 
Some of them are the size of a small football!!
She has already given away 11 shopping bags of lemons and still has a tree full.
(http://i293.photobucket.com/albums/mm57/rara6014/photo-106.jpg)


Rara x
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Post by: dede on June 28, 2012, 09:27:23 pm
OMG I have over worked my brain reading info about solar panel setups. I think I have read too much and am now confused :(
We are looking at having solar panels installed to cut down our power bill. But the whole thing is so confusing and now I don't know which way to go :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on June 28, 2012, 09:58:47 pm
Rara, do you need lemon recipes....

I just bumped lemon cakes for DeeDUB..

Just woke up, checking here with first coffee
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Post by: Rara1 on June 29, 2012, 12:14:48 am
Thanks Obie
Will make the lemon butter and coconut lemon cake
Thanks for bumping them up

Rara x
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Post by: stacelee on June 29, 2012, 12:26:12 am
Today is stocktake and wages....love end of financial year....NOT!
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Post by: maddy on June 29, 2012, 12:30:47 am
Was a bit naughty this morning....convinced DD not to go to school on the last day, as it was only for 3 hours, and not worth the trip in (or the ironing time of the uniform)  :P  she would have had to wait 2 hours after that for the bus to take her home.
School holidays.....a love/hate relationship!



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Post by: Amy :-) on June 29, 2012, 12:32:10 am
I was too tired to post about this last night, but I'm very excited to say that last night I went to my first thermomix demonstration :D It was awesome!!!

And I ordered three cookbooks ;D So now I can post more reviews of the cookbook recipes :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: maddy on June 29, 2012, 12:32:59 am
Quote from: stacelee on June 29, 2012, 12:26:12 am
Today is stocktake and wages....love end of financial year....NOT!

....know what you mean Stace...my day with be filled with invoicing and paperwork I despise with a passion  :-))
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Post by: Halex on June 29, 2012, 12:37:20 am
Obbie, would love your too 5 lemon recipes.
Yesterday there was 20 lemons on my doorstep & 17 heads of garlic ;D
 :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on June 29, 2012, 12:56:03 am
Hally, I just bumped the lemon cakes for Dee Dub, in the cake section.

Nigellas little lemon puddings with lemon butter are yummy too.
I'll get back on later as well, stocktake for me all day today..... Glad its only once a year.

Robyn
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Post by: Halex on June 29, 2012, 01:16:55 am
Thanks Obbie, & ones I can  freeze for Chester
 :)
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Post by: obbie on June 29, 2012, 02:21:52 am
Hally, Lime and coconut cake, (or lemon) freezers well. Just bumped for you. :)
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Post by: Halex on June 29, 2012, 02:40:17 am
Thanks Obbie
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Post by: desi on June 29, 2012, 03:20:31 am
Hi Mandi
We had photovoltaics put on our roof for the same reason as you mentioned i.e. saving in electricity and now we're expecting our first bill from Aurora. We decided to go with a Tassie company for many reasons. If you want any info please email me :)
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Post by: dede on June 29, 2012, 03:50:27 am
Thanks Desi, I'm looking forward to getting them. Going to be around 3 months before they are on our roof. We went with a bigger system to suit our big family.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: JulieO on June 29, 2012, 04:06:53 am
We are on the road to Adelaide for the weekend. So no cooking for me for a couple of days then on Monday morning DH flies to Perth for work for a few days so will only be making simple things for me. By the time he gets back I'll be hanging out to cook a good meal. 😄
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Post by: cookie1 on June 29, 2012, 05:12:05 am
Dede we put solar on our roof just over 12 months ago. It is wonderful here. We have a 3kw system and it more than covers what we use, in fact we put quite a bit back into the grid that we get paid for. Let me know if you have any queries. We bought from Solar Gain and have been pleased with everything from installation on.
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Post by: obbie on June 29, 2012, 05:20:17 am
working..... :D
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Post by: deedub on June 29, 2012, 05:25:59 am
On the train home from work atm - a few hours early because got a call from school to pick DD up, says she feels sick. Methinks she just didn't want to go to after school care w/out her sister who has a playdate. Not that I mind, get to start the weekend early!
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Post by: thermo18 on June 29, 2012, 05:53:06 am
Made focaccia, and caramelised garlic paste and some passion fruit slice  :)
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Post by: dede on June 29, 2012, 06:42:35 am
Quote from: cookie1 on June 29, 2012, 05:12:05 am
Dede we put solar on our roof just over 12 months ago. It is wonderful here. We have a 3kw system and it more than covers what we use, in fact we put quite a bit back into the grid that we get paid for. Let me know if you have any queries. We bought from Solar Gain and have been pleased with everything from installation on.

That's great Cookie, we are getting a 3.42kw system (expandable to 5kw)
I have read so much information my head is spinning :D
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Post by: Katiej on June 29, 2012, 07:46:40 am
Today I've done nothing, and my god I've enjoyed it!

Friday is my day off work and I'm normally up early doing a thousand things.  Today (for possibly the first time since I was a teenager) I've slept in to 11am.  Since I got up I've done hardly anything  :)

I do have to go and cook dinner now though and pretend to be busy when my DH gets home from work  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on June 29, 2012, 07:50:32 am
Must be nice saying DH Katie.  :) :)
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Post by: dede on June 29, 2012, 07:50:42 am
Sounds like you had a great day Katie. Sometime we have to have nothing days I think :)
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Post by: Katiej on June 29, 2012, 07:56:28 am
Quote from: dede on June 29, 2012, 07:50:42 am
Sounds like you had a great day Katie. Sometime we have to have nothing days I think :)

Yes we do Mandi - not that I think you ever get a day to do nothing  ;D

Quote from: mcmich on June 29, 2012, 07:50:32 am
Must be nice saying DH Katie.  :) :)

Its it Michelle, but I'm still getting used to saying my husband and being a Mrs!  My DH made me smile yesterday as he told me it makes him feel really proud everytime he gets to say "my wife"  :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 29, 2012, 07:59:57 am
That's nice Katie - aint love grand ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 29, 2012, 08:53:18 am
Just about to make the journey into London carring a birthday cake for SIL :D It's going to be interesting how it fares on the train and tube.Will let you know what happened later :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 29, 2012, 08:55:20 am
Quote from: Katiej on June 29, 2012, 07:56:28 am
Quote from: dede on June 29, 2012, 07:50:42 am
Sounds like you had a great day Katie. Sometime we have to have nothing days I think :)

Yes we do Mandi - not that I think you ever get a day to do nothing  ;D

Quote from: mcmich on June 29, 2012, 07:50:32 am
Must be nice saying DH Katie.  :) :)

Its it Michelle, but I'm still getting used to saying my husband and being a Mrs!  My DH made me smile yesterday as he told me it makes him feel really proud everytime he gets to say "my wife"  :)
You both sound so happy Katie. :)
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Post by: keiramax on June 29, 2012, 08:57:16 am
I hate transporting cakes CC.  They never look the same when they arrive

Depressing day doing our family budget.  Halex food challenge has inspired me to look at all our other expenses.  So I'm now ready for the new financial year to start tracking all our spending.  Hopefully I'll be able to make some savings and be a little more in control of our money.  At the moment I feel like we chase our tails as each bill comes in.

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Post by: judydawn on June 29, 2012, 09:46:54 am
Good luck with the cake CC, that's dedication for you.
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Post by: obbie on June 29, 2012, 10:57:26 am
Keiramax, you have done well to start a budget, keep going..

sometimes we chase too, now things are getting busier for us..
planning meals sure helps...

sending you hugs.
a website I love is.....
www.gailvazoxlade.com

great for money saving ideas and budgets...
PS, hope you don't mind..


Me, worked today, done our stocktake. 5 of us in the shop today, 4 counting and me....
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Post by: gertbysea on June 29, 2012, 11:28:37 am
Robyn I would hate stocktaking in your shop. A nightmare,,.

Gert
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 29, 2012, 11:36:14 am
Stocktaking at our shop this weekend too. Thank god we don't have to count every nut, bolt etc. only the big stuff.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 29, 2012, 12:08:20 pm
Yep. Busy day today as it was the last working day of the financial year. I don't usually work on Fridays but I was flat out. It was the last day of term too, so the kids had a crazy hair day and a disco at school. We also sold spiders after school as an end of term treat. When we planned it we didn't expect the pouring rain and freezing day.  >:(The kids didn't care as they were hot from the disco, and we raised over $100 for a school in Africa. My DD has gone to her first blue light disco, so I have to go out in the pouring rain to pick her up. I'd rather be on the couch instead  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 29, 2012, 12:14:09 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on June 29, 2012, 08:53:18 am
Just about to make the journey into London carring a birthday cake for SIL :D It's going to be interesting how it fares on the train and tube.Will let you know what happened later :D :D :D :D

Good luck CC. Looking forwad to hearing how it goes! ;D

Today: work, grocery shopping, gym :-))
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 29, 2012, 03:00:21 pm
The cake arrived in on piece ;) :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 29, 2012, 07:34:32 pm
Spent the day in London with DD and GS.A good journey home on the tube and train. :)
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Post by: mcmich on June 29, 2012, 08:43:49 pm
So the cake made it in 1 piece?
How long does it take you to get to London CC?
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Post by: obbie on June 29, 2012, 10:35:57 pm
stocktake was easy Gretchen.

 3 guys counting


jim was doing breakdowns

i was serving, and photocopying more sheets.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 29, 2012, 10:38:43 pm
Off to swimming this morning then grocery shopping. DH has nearly finished stocktake so he will bring laptop home and I can update myob at home.
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Post by: obbie on June 29, 2012, 10:41:07 pm
I am going to work for a hour, by myself ....no kids to do paperwork.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 29, 2012, 10:42:09 pm
Don't you just love paperwork NOT.
I will do mine tomorrow.
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Post by: astarra on June 29, 2012, 11:34:22 pm
All I have been doing today so far is  :'( ing. And trying to get through the shock.
Had a midwife appnt yesterday morning, she couldn't  find the bubs heartbeat, sent in to the hospital for a "reasurrance" scan, which actually did the opposite of reasurring, our baby's heart had stopped beating - at 18wks pregnant, this came as such a huge shock, especially after everything was perfect at the 12wks scan.  :'(  I just cannot believe it. Am being brought on on Monday. :'( :'( :'(
Still, I have a wonderful DH and 3 gorgeous daughters.  :)
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Post by: Jude59 on June 29, 2012, 11:41:34 pm
So sorry to hear your heartbreaking news.  Your family will be a much needed comfort to you.  Hugs to you.
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Post by: Halex on June 29, 2012, 11:53:15 pm
Astarra, i am truly sorry to hear this terrible news. My heart goes  out to you.

Be strong &  let the love of your family get you all through this horrible  time.

Sending a gigantic hug & love & strength to you.

Hally :-*
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 29, 2012, 11:54:16 pm
Astarra do sorry to hear about your loss. Big hugs xxx
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Post by: gertbysea on June 29, 2012, 11:58:51 pm
Astarraso sorry and warm hugs from me as well.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on June 30, 2012, 12:00:02 am
That is such bad news astarra, no-one wants to hear that outcome.  I share your tears and admire your strength, it must be devastating for the rest of the family too.  Heartfelt condolences to you all  :-* :-*
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Post by: goldfish on June 30, 2012, 12:17:19 am
Astarra - have just read your news and I'm so very sorry - such a terrible shock - my thoughts and prayers are very much with you and your family.  Do take extra care of yourself. . .  we're all thinking of you . . .
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Post by: dede on June 30, 2012, 12:23:28 am
Astarra I am so sorry to hear the news. You poor thing. That's terrible news. Please take care. Lots of hugs from all of us. :(
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 30, 2012, 12:27:05 am
Astarra, how absolutely devastating :'( :'( :'(
I'm so sorry you have to go through this. All my love and big hugs coming your way :-* :-*
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Post by: mcmich on June 30, 2012, 12:37:40 am
So sorry for you and your family astarra. Take care  :-*
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Post by: JulieO on June 30, 2012, 02:17:44 am
Terrible news astarra, my heart goes out to you, your husband and family. Please take care.
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Post by: nazar on June 30, 2012, 02:28:24 am
Astarra
 its really hard for people to understand  going through this loss, unless people have actually been there.
Even though we offer our condolences and symphony - nothing can heal this wound except for time. 

l wish l could wrap you up in a blanket of love and caring at this time of anguish.
Our thoughts and prays are with you and your family  now, and when you go in on Monday.
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Post by: obbie on June 30, 2012, 03:06:49 am
Astarra, my heart is aching for you now. I am sitting here crying for you too. :'( :'(

I am sending you hugs and strength to get you through this weekend.
there are so many questions, answers and the why...


it takes time, lots of love and understanding from everyone.
its bloody tough, I know.

We lost our first bub too.

Robyn :-* :-*
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Post by: Katiej on June 30, 2012, 03:42:34 am
Astarra what devasting news.  My heart goes out to you and your family.
Lots of love, take care xx
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Post by: astarra on June 30, 2012, 03:55:50 am
Thank you all for...everything.  :-*
I would be lying if I said I wasn't devestated, still in shock and very sad.  :'(  Especially as it is AGAIN. We lost preg #2 at 13wks (the day after we announced it to the world), and I feel like I am reliving that time again with another blow added to it. Hoping and praying all goes well on Monday.
Thank you all again. Will go and hug my DDs again now!  :)
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Post by: Lilli33 on June 30, 2012, 04:20:02 am
Astarra, so sorry to hear your news. It is terribly devastating. Especially like you say after the 12 wks scan. I lost two after my first two and was around the 12 wk mark. Had heartbeats on both previously. 18 wks just makes it worse. My heart goes out to you. I'm very thankful that when I was just thinking all was lost I fell pregnant and all was great. People often comment on my gap and 2 8 and almost 10, but they have no idea how grateful I am for him.

Big hugs. X
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Post by: dede on June 30, 2012, 04:37:02 am
My sister lost 2 babies at 19 weeks within 6 months of each other. It is such a hard time to go through. I'm really feeling for you at the moment. Monday is going to be a tough day for you. I'm so sorry you have to go through this. But I'm so happy that you have your wonderful family with you to give lots of cuddles and love to help you get through this tough time in your life.
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Post by: kyton on June 30, 2012, 06:19:20 am
Astarra - am so sorry for your loss. We lost our first at 19wk 3d and it was a huge shock to our family.

Rest, take it easy and cry as much as you want. We have a little Remembrance ceremony every time we return to Honolulu - as that is where our loss occurred. It never ceases to make us teary whenever we remember even 8yrs on.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 30, 2012, 07:19:27 am
Just got back from shopping. Bought Cuisinart 6l pressure cooker. Going to try it out for dinner tonight. I hope I can work it out
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Post by: meganjane on June 30, 2012, 07:22:52 am
So sad for you Astarra...

DG, that's exciting. I love Cuisinart products and I love my PC. Except it's misbehaving lately and won't seal properly unless I fiddle with it for ages.
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Post by: mcmich on June 30, 2012, 07:49:35 am
Quote from: DizzyGirl on June 30, 2012, 07:19:27 am
Just got back from shopping. Bought Cuisinart 6l pressure cooker. Going to try it out for dinner tonight. I hope I can work it out

Very nice DG...let us know how you go.
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Post by: JulieO on June 30, 2012, 08:30:32 am
Just back from a very breezy Aami stadium, luckily it didn't rain.  Good come back Crows, I'm a bit hoarse :))

We haven't eaten since breakfast so we are looking forward to dinner in the restaurant, have reserved a window seat with a view of the lake, can relax now. 😍
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 30, 2012, 08:56:14 am
The pressure cooker was reduced. Originally $180, got it for $120 at Robins Kitchen. Also bought Suzanne Gibbs The Pressure Cooker Recipe Book.
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Post by: mcmich on June 30, 2012, 09:00:24 am
That cookbook has had some good reviews on here DG. I want to get it but really don't need another cookbook.
Was my New Years Resolution not to buy any more cook books or magazines other Donna Hay...lasted until about 6th January.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 30, 2012, 09:09:05 am
LoL michele. I will buy the WW pressure cookbook on Monday and that's it. I get more recipes off here than any cookbook, but sometimes I do like looking at the pictures.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 30, 2012, 09:13:26 am
Today, and tomorrow .... STOCKTAKE - worst weekend of the year!  For everyone else doing EOFY stocktake, hope it's going smoothly for you.
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 30, 2012, 09:22:53 am
Quote from: JulieO on June 30, 2012, 08:30:32 am
Just back from a very breezy Aami stadium, luckily it didn't rain.  Good come back Crows, I'm a bit hoarse :))

We haven't eaten since breakfast so we are looking forward to dinner in the restaurant, have reserved a window seat with a view of the lake, can relax now.

Sounds like a lovely day Julie :D

Quote from: mcmich on June 30, 2012, 09:00:24 am
Was my New Years Resolution not to buy any more cook books or magazines other Donna Hay...lasted until about 6th January.


LOL Michele :-))

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Post by: mcmich on June 30, 2012, 09:55:19 am
Quote from: DizzyGirl on June 30, 2012, 09:09:05 am
LoL michele. I will buy the WW pressure cookbook on Monday and that's it. I get more recipes off here than any cookbook, but sometimes I do like looking at the pictures.

I have the WW pressure cooker book.
Think I will resurrect the New Year Resolution thread and see how everyone else is going.
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Post by: Jude59 on June 30, 2012, 10:27:40 am
Had a really lovely lunch and afternoon at the Diggers Club grounds at Herronswood, Dromana. The cafe, Fork to Fork, is really really good - all veg grown organically there nd all meat and seafood, cheese and wine local.  Had a lovely wander around the grounds and gardens. All inspired about the veggie patch now. Amazing what fruits and veg are growing well there in late June!
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 30, 2012, 11:24:45 am
had a few family over for morning tea to see my DD22 off to Europe for a month  :'( just crying, cos I wish it was me! Made some EDC pikelets, sausage rolls, and date and walnut muffins. everyone looked at it and said "oh so much food" so was surprised how little there was left. Was marvelling at how such a spread cost me so little (prob about $5 worth of ingredients that I actually had to buy as everything was on hand) and how much the equivalent would have cost in a cafe. Mum and dad had to go back to the country, so I made some of JD's Chicken and Vege soup for them to eat first and bought some bread to go with it.
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Post by: obbie on June 30, 2012, 11:32:25 am
we did our stocktake yesterday. all done and dusted...
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Post by: nazar on June 30, 2012, 11:36:11 am
 hi l am back from funeral
 
 had a varoma demo yesterday . and are  happy that soon l will be getting a second bowl and a bread matt  and l got full steam ahead book even though l did not have any sales .

 l like all the dishes she made  except for the lemon puddings  there not as nice if they dont have the syrup on top of them

we had a great day and l learnt lots of tips . my demo lady saw my spatula ask where l got it from so l sent her the link and  she also wants to buy one for her mum too
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 30, 2012, 11:41:24 am
Hi Michelle, I hope the funeral went as smoothly as possible.

Do you mind me asking who did your demo?
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Post by: nazar on June 30, 2012, 12:03:04 pm
heidi cheffers   did amy
 funeral went well
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 30, 2012, 12:41:51 pm
Thanks Michelle :) I'm glad the funeral went well :-*
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Post by: nazar on June 30, 2012, 12:44:04 pm
 just curious  amy  why did you want to know who did my demo
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Post by: desi on June 30, 2012, 12:45:37 pm
This afternoon, I went to Devil of a Cook book class with Fiona Hoskin. Fiona did a wonderful
job, as always, using recipes from the new cook book. I enjoyed the class very much and
I can't wait to try the recipes from my new book :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 30, 2012, 12:48:23 pm
Quote from: desi on June 30, 2012, 12:45:37 pm
This afternoon, I went to Devil of a Cook book class with Fiona Hoskin. Fiona did a wonderful
job, as always, using recipes from the new cook book. I enjoyed the class very much and
I can't wait to try the recipes from my new book :)
What did she make desi ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 30, 2012, 12:51:45 pm
Quote from: nazar on June 30, 2012, 12:44:04 pm
just curious  amy  why did you want to know who did my demo

Because I went to a demo on Thursday night and the lady who did it said she had another two demonstrations to do over the weekend, so I just wondered if it might have been the same lady. It wasn't though. Sorry if I sounded nosy :-)) ;D
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Post by: nazar on June 30, 2012, 01:02:02 pm
 amy   you dont have to apologize at all  you   were not being nosy
 was your demo ladys name lisa
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 30, 2012, 01:08:37 pm
Thanks Michelle :D
No, I think my demo lady was called Gail. I wonder how many demo ladies there are?
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Post by: nazar on June 30, 2012, 01:14:05 pm
l would imagine there to be quite a few
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Post by: dede on June 30, 2012, 01:23:46 pm
OMG DS 16 played football today (we have had heaps of rain) his white shorts are caked in red mud. I think the sard wonder soap might be pushed to its limit to clean these. :(
I have scrubbed them and got the majority of the mud out but I doubt they will ever be white again.
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Post by: droverjess on June 30, 2012, 09:51:26 pm
We await the results of your washing dede.

If you follow me around the forum you will see what I have been up to and see my disaster.

Still very windy here. Never known such a windy summer, ever.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 30, 2012, 10:36:27 pm
So far I have done a load of washing and cleaned the kitchen. About to start on the dining room. I need to clean the dining room buffet out so I can put my slow cooker in it as it won't get used much now. I can then fit my new pressure cooker in the kitchen cupboard.
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Post by: mcmich on June 30, 2012, 10:39:13 pm
DG, how did your meal work out last night?
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Post by: Wonder on June 30, 2012, 10:46:52 pm
I had planned on making quite a few things and having an unheard of day at home, but unfortunately got a call at about 10am to say my brother had passed away in the early hours of the morning. He was the reason I decided to do the dry July challenge raising money for cancer. We weren't close and he was a loner all his life so not a lot to organize, but its very difficult for my elderly parents particularly my father as he was the only boy in a family of 8 children. It's going to be a very hard few days helping them through and getting this organized.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on June 30, 2012, 10:51:14 pm
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My thoughts are with you Frozzie.
Cancer is a terrible disease.
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Post by: mcmich on June 30, 2012, 10:52:05 pm
Sorry to hear your sad news Wonder. Condolences to you and your family.
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Post by: dede on June 30, 2012, 11:09:01 pm
Sorry to hear about you loss Wonder. :(
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Post by: obbie on June 30, 2012, 11:18:19 pm
So Sorry  on you loss wonder.
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Post by: Halex on July 01, 2012, 12:34:01 am
Wonder, what sad news for you  & your family.

Hugs :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 01, 2012, 12:54:14 am
Best wishes to you and your family in this hard time Wonder :-* :-*
How devastating for you all, particularly your father :'(
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Post by: judydawn on July 01, 2012, 12:56:32 am
Devastating news for the family Wonder, thinking of you all.

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Post by: Queen Be on July 01, 2012, 12:58:37 am
Very sorry to hear this news Wonder. Condolences to your family.
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Post by: JulieO on July 01, 2012, 01:53:20 am
Sorry to hear your news Wonder. Such sad news on the forum at the moment.
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Post by: keiramax on July 01, 2012, 02:00:54 am
Sorry for your loss Wonder, Dry July would be a lovely dedication.

Thanks Obbie for the web site link.  

Already feeling more in control just having done a budget and writing it down.  The biggest problem is my DH's spending.  Now he can see were the money is going and now realises how much the bills are.  We can also see where the big bill months are and be a bit more prepared for them.  

As my Grandmother always would say, "Look after the pennies and the pounds would save themselves"
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Post by: dede on July 01, 2012, 02:25:33 am
DH just come home with a full pig, 10 kg beef mince, 5 kg hamburgers and a big esky full of kangaroo mince. Now I have to bag it all up.
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Post by: Merrilyn on July 01, 2012, 02:42:28 am
Deepest sympathy to you and your family Wonder

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Post by: Katiej on July 01, 2012, 02:45:06 am
Wonder I'm sorry to hear your sad news.  All the best to you, your parents and family.
Take care xx
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Post by: Halex on July 01, 2012, 03:14:04 am
Spent way too much time on here :o

DH wants to go out for lunch, I want to cook. He is right the next 5 weekends we have eb, well we have him for most of July & he leaves us 5th Aug, plus we have our christmas in July party. So today is an opportunity to go out. And the sun s shining :D

This could mean I will have gone through a whole weekend without using TM :o :o maybe I need to leave the forum as I am not a TM user this weekend ;D,LOL

 :)

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Post by: dede on July 01, 2012, 03:17:10 am
And 40 bags of mince later and I'm still going. :(
Having a spell then back to it.
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Post by: JulieO on July 01, 2012, 03:30:42 am
Quote from: Halex on July 01, 2012, 03:14:04 am

This could mean I will have gone through a whole weekend without using TM :o :o maybe I need to leave the forum as I am not a TM user this weekend ;D,LOL :)

I think you're safe Hally.  ;D This is more than a TM only forum these days, so much chatter that's not just to do with our machines. It's a lovely place to visit.  :D
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Post by: astarra on July 01, 2012, 03:51:47 am
Sorry to hear your sad news Wonder.  :'(

Today not doing much, just totally chilling.
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Post by: deedub on July 01, 2012, 03:57:26 am
Catching up on forum news. So so sorry to hear of your devastating loss, astarra, I hope all goes well on Monday. And wonder, my condolences to you as well - cancer is a b#*&h, I wish you well with your dry July challenge.
Trying to muster up energy to do something after a rare big night out - too old for that caper now methinks. Will start cooking to get motivated.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 01, 2012, 04:06:08 am
I hung out two enormous loads of washing, went for a walk/run for 80 minutes and now I'm making a collage with all the pictures from my little desk calendar :)
Going to practice my trumpet and new saxophone later ;D ;D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on July 01, 2012, 05:05:59 am
I just sitting relaxing now, I'm looking after 22 month old GS for three weeks, starting to feel tired, went for an early walk before the rain hit with GS and two dogs, the front wheel fell off the pram about 1/2 a k from home, a nice man and his wife out riding their bikes stopped to help me and he took the wheel back to his house and fixed it for me.  i was so grateful.  Went to cook some veggies for lunch and discovered that I'd left a bag of groceries behind when shopping yesterday, SO back to the shops, then around to the chicken shop to get cheap chicken for Tenina"s chicken stock powder, it was closed, ended up buying a cooked chook from Coles.   Have the ingredients in the oven smells divine.   Really enjoying a cuppa and GS is having a sleep.  Bliss....
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Post by: desi on July 01, 2012, 05:50:04 am
Wonder, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. It is always double hard when parents to lose a child. I guess it is
because it is not the natural way for things to happened.
My condolences to you and your family.
Take care
Desi xo
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Post by: desi on July 01, 2012, 06:07:26 am
CC,
Fiona cooked steamed salmon in the varoma with yogurt sauce, watermelon salad, green soup, bread, curie chicken and rice, and a sponge cake. Everything was delicious.
 
The money that is made from the Devil of a Cookbook and the classes is to aid the Tasmanian devils that are suffering from a form of facial cancer. Fiona with other wonderful people have started a program to save these little animals from extinction :)
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Post by: dede on July 01, 2012, 06:12:36 am
Quote from: Aussie Brenda on July 01, 2012, 05:05:59 am
I just sitting relaxing now, I'm looking after 22 month old GS for three weeks, starting to feel tired, went for an early walk before the rain hit with GS and two dogs, the front wheel fell off the pram about 1/2 a k from home, a nice man and his wife out riding their bikes stopped to help me and he took the wheel back to his house and fixed it for me.  i was so grateful.  Went to cook some veggies for lunch and discovered that I'd left a bag of groceries behind when shopping yesterday, SO back to the shops, then around to the chicken shop to get cheap chicken for Tenina"s chicken stock powder, it was closed, ended up buying a cooked chook from Coles.   Have the ingredients in the oven smells divine.   Really enjoying a cuppa and GS is having a sleep.  Bliss....

Oh dear, sounds like you had one of those days :D
The wheel falling off the pram wouldn't be too much fun at all.
And I know what you mean about feeling tired looking after a toddler.
My Nephew is 2 and just does not stop, he makes me feel tired just watching him. I know I have 5 kids but they are pretty easy to look after compared to toddlers who need constant supervision.
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Post by: obbie on July 01, 2012, 06:16:34 am
went on a adventure, shopping to Cairns, kids went to the movies, so I had 2 hours in a shopping centre by myself..
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Post by: mcmich on July 01, 2012, 07:06:32 am
Went out for brunch with DH and then some shopping.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 01, 2012, 07:11:13 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 01, 2012, 07:06:32 am
Went out for brunch with DH and then some shopping.

This might be a silly question Michele, but what sort of food do you have for brunch? I've never had it :-))
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Post by: mcmich on July 01, 2012, 07:15:58 am
You can usually order anything off the breakfast or lunch menus.
I had eggs benedict and DH had a a breakfast wrap - filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, mushrooms, onion with chili sauce.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 01, 2012, 07:24:38 am
Cleaned house and book work today. Nothing exciting
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 01, 2012, 08:03:30 am
It has been a sad couple of days for you, Astarra and Wonder, my heartfelt wishes to you both.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 01, 2012, 08:04:30 am
Stocktake finished, now just have to update the books - only 3,500 items to do, but that can wait until tomorrow.
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Post by: droverjess on July 01, 2012, 08:10:35 am
Very sorry for your loss Wonder.
Hope we can support you as you support the family.

Thinking of you very much.
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Post by: droverjess on July 01, 2012, 08:12:49 am
Very sorry Astarra to read your sad news. I am sorry I missed that earlier.
A horrid, horrid thing to happen and thinking of you and your family on Monday and in the coming weeks.

Big hugs.
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Post by: droverjess on July 01, 2012, 08:16:22 am
Lots to do today, not sure if all achievable.

Bake, ride, ironing, plant new section of garden got ready yesterday, prepare more ground, visit new farm shop opening as DH asked  to go.
Cook roast chicken for 6pm, DD should be back from - 21st party then, and hopefully SIT DOWN and watch tinker tailor spy film after supper as we  have iton DVD.

Think I'd  better start now and get out of bed.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 01, 2012, 10:27:18 am
What a sad time for your family wonder,a big hug from me :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 01, 2012, 10:31:18 am
So sorry to hear such sad news Astarra,my thoughts will be with you on Monday.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 01, 2012, 10:32:49 am
Quote from: desi on July 01, 2012, 06:07:26 am
CC,
Fiona cooked steamed salmon in the varoma with yogurt sauce, watermelon salad, green soup, bread, curie chicken and rice, and a sponge cake. Everything was delicious.
 
The money that is made from the Devil of a Cookbook and the classes is to aid the Tasmanian devils that are suffering from a form of facial cancer. Fiona with other wonderful people have started a program to save these little animals from extinction :)

Thanks Desi :-* I would have loved to eaten it as well ;)
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Post by: droverjess on July 01, 2012, 05:50:44 pm
Well rain interrupted riding and gardening this am.
Managed to bake 3 lemon drizzle and 30 biscuits.

Then went out to farm shop opening for an hour, bought new potatoes and apples. It will only be open 2 hrs week, it's in a school.

Then did manage to garden and prepare some more ground and plant 6 more plants.

I put a weigelia, fancy delphinium, and 2 rudbeckia at this end of this bed today. This is the front of the house, I only started this bed in May. The ferocious winds have snapped all my beans and stopped the climbing. Weird season.

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The two grey/purple plants are in late but I want self seeders. This picture won't post. Will try another reply.

The bare pics shows what more there is to do. Yards and yards like that. Last summer was a jumble of weeds and ivy. We moved in November

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Post by: droverjess on July 01, 2012, 06:00:10 pm
(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/d8b21b4c.jpg)

Is the two purples thing, name escapes me!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 01, 2012, 06:16:05 pm
They are called Lychnis DJ ;D
Nice flower bed ;) Pity About the wind snapping your beans.
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Post by: droverjess on July 01, 2012, 08:22:49 pm
Thanks cc....
Am sure lots of gardening knowledge on here.
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Post by: Merrilyn on July 01, 2012, 09:16:15 pm
Astarra, sending gentle hugs to you for today.

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Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: stacelee on July 01, 2012, 09:32:02 pm
Wonder, I'm sorry to read of your loss.

Astara, my prayers are with you today.

I probably won't get a lot done today except continue working on stocktake and going to the airport. Brat boy gets back at lunchtime...I must admit that I'm counting the hours.  We might take him out this afternoon, just to keep him up until tonight.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 01, 2012, 10:55:55 pm
Don't you love a frosty morning when you peg clothes on the line while the pegs are still frozen (yes I need to learn to bring them in side of a night)
Then you give your DH a kiss before he leaves for work while putting your frozen hands on his face :D
Lol he did jump (insert evil laugh) ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 01, 2012, 10:56:30 pm
Astarra, take care today, my thoughts are with you.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Aussie Brenda on July 01, 2012, 11:46:10 pm
Dede how do you expect to get washing dry in this weather.  Straight onto the clothes horse for me over the heating duct. But I guess with 7 of you the house would be full of wet clothes.  Its Bl***y cold here, it must be quiet FRESH  down there.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 02, 2012, 12:16:35 am
Suns out Aussie Brenda so hopefully they will dry (or close to it) :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 02, 2012, 12:18:55 am
Quote from: dede on July 02, 2012, 12:16:35 am
Suns out Aussie Brenda so hopefully they will dry (or close to it) :)

Fingers crossed Mandi ;)

Astarra, I'm thinking of you today :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 02, 2012, 12:25:48 am
Yes thinking off you too Astarra, actually you have been on my mind a lot since you gave us the bad news. :(
Take care.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 02, 2012, 12:29:43 am
Astarra, i think we are all thinking of you today.

Hugs halex :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: EmeraldSue on July 02, 2012, 01:02:30 am
I've just caught up with the bad news.
Wonder, I'm so sorry to hear about your brother. Wishing you strength to get through the next week and beyond, and with your dry July endeavour. My DH and I are going to attempt a dry July too when it gets difficult, I'll think of your brother.
Astarra, you are in my thoughts today, as it is a terrible thing to go through. Nothing prepares you for the devastation you feel when being told that there is no heartbeat. I'm even tearing up now, as I post this. Keep your family close and accept all the hugs you can.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: maddy on July 02, 2012, 01:12:48 am
Quote from: EmeraldSue on July 02, 2012, 01:02:30 am
I've just caught up with the bad news.

Oh my, so have I  :(
My deepest condolences to you both Wonder and Astarra....I am so sorry to read what you have been going through.
We are all here for you both, if you need an "ear".

XXXOOO
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Post by: cookie1 on July 02, 2012, 04:19:03 am
Wonder, my deepest sympathy to you and your parents.
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Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: deedub on July 02, 2012, 05:17:30 am
I'm supposed to be working but caught another cold so working from home - DD9 also sick with it. My study overlooks the street, so I'm amusing myself by watching the 'vultures' pick over the hard rubbish my next door neighbour has put out this morning. So far I haven't seen anyone take anything - obviously not good stuff!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: meganjane on July 02, 2012, 05:46:31 am
Deedub, hope the cold goes away soon.

I've managed to avoid any of the dreaded lurgies going around. Probably because I haven't been at school.

Today I've been making Real Raspberry Jelly and Hazelnut Chocolate Spread. Cleaning my house in between. Then I must go over to my workshop and make some Hand & Body Lotion.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 02, 2012, 05:49:10 am
I am back to normal at work, after stock take on Friday..
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Post by: cookie1 on July 02, 2012, 06:22:57 am
Astarra, thinking of you today.  :-* :-* :-* :-*


This morning I picked DH up from the panel beaters (he took a friends car in for her) and this afternoon I have an appointment to have yet another skin cancer removed, from my leg this time. Perhaps my specialist will say I have to rest and go on the foum for 3 days.  Ha ha ha, I very much doubt it.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 02, 2012, 06:30:17 am
Quote from: cookie1 on July 02, 2012, 06:22:57 am
I have an appointment to have yet another skin cancer removed, from my leg this time. Perhaps my specialist will say I have to rest and go on the foum for 3 days.  Ha ha ha, I very much doubt it.

Oh Cookie that doesn't sound like fun :( Good luck :-*

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Post by: obbie on July 02, 2012, 06:41:09 am
take  care Cookie.....
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Post by: mcmich on July 02, 2012, 06:45:27 am
Being on the forum is very good medicine Cookie.

Started another potato bag today. Uni wanted to see a photo but there's not much to see.
It is good for anyone with a small back yard or patio. I plant in a bag as it stops the possums and other critters eating the shoots.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: EmeraldSue on July 02, 2012, 07:15:49 am
I just googled potato bags - it sounds like a great idea. i miss my big vegie patch, but could find a spot in the garden for a potato bag.
Today I madeup a batch of miracle spray, cleaned out my fridge from top to bottom. I have taken off all the fridge magnets etc that have been cluttering up the front of the fridge and given it a good clean. DH looked at it and said facetiously " wow! It's a Fisher and Pykall". I'm tempted not to put anything back on the fridge but I know that won't last long.
I have vacuumed and washed the floors, cleaned the bathroom, put the dishwasher on, washed some clothes, baked bread, biscuits and pumpkin (from the garden), onions, carrots and capsicum to make soup tonight. So much for the first day of HOLIDAYS! I've still got washing to fold....
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 02, 2012, 07:18:48 am
Quote from: EmeraldSue on July 02, 2012, 07:15:49 am
I just googled potato bags - it sounds like a great idea. i miss my big vegie patch, but could find a spot in the garden for a potato bag.

You don't have to use a bag. A plastic bin or other container is fine too as long as it has drainage holes drilled in the bottom and sides.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 02, 2012, 07:58:35 am
Right now I'm watching Jo try and find his food. Silly fish. Its behind him :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 02, 2012, 08:15:35 am
ES I took all the magnets off my fridge and didn't put them back on. I don't know how many people who visited me ask of I brought a new fridge :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: EmeraldSue on July 02, 2012, 09:34:36 am
Dede, I've compromised and put about half back on.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 02, 2012, 11:30:12 am
Hello all, just popping on to thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers for me today  :-*, am home now tucked up in bed.
All over and done with, tho it ended up being a bit of a drama, I got taken off to theatre, then after I was all dressed up and ready to go home I managed to faint halfway out the door....
Tomorrow is a new day. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 02, 2012, 11:41:55 am
Oh astarra, I'm glad you're home now. Such a horrible thing to go through :'( Rest up and remember we're all still thinking of you :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on July 02, 2012, 11:47:51 am
Yes it is a new and better day tomorrow and tomorrow. Bless you and you family  Astraea.

Gretchen
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Post by: Halex on July 02, 2012, 11:49:59 am
So glad your home, nothing better than your own bed.

Rest up & let everyone look after you.

 :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 02, 2012, 11:54:24 am
What a sad day for you astarra, rest up now.  :-*
Cookie I hope all went well with your cancer removal - you don't need your doctor's permission to rest up, just ask us girls and we will allow it  ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 02, 2012, 12:30:18 pm
Astarra I'm glad to hear your home. Take care of your self. :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 02, 2012, 12:59:49 pm
Take care of yourself Astarra and get plenty of rest. :-*

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Post by: droverjess on July 02, 2012, 09:28:03 pm
Yes take care Astarra, you had had a very tough time.
Big hugs from all of us.
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Post by: droverjess on July 02, 2012, 09:31:43 pm
Today a real mix.
Farrier for pony, riding, work before and after lunch, then studying, then HUGE pile of ironing, supper, 4 loads washing, Helping DD with job applications etc etc

Now a little forum in bed with lovely gardening programme on Tv about Hidcote a very famous National Trust garden.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on July 02, 2012, 09:34:36 pm
Dog walking early,rained :P Then went to my Pilates class,grocery shopping.Walked the dog again this afternoon,rained :P
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 02, 2012, 09:40:32 pm
CC is it always raining when you take the dogs for a walk?
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Post by: Wonder on July 02, 2012, 09:40:49 pm
Thanks everyone for the very kind wishes, we are getting through all the arrangements with the service tomorrow. Will be a big day today, need to cook for the wake as well as get photos off Mum and Dad and make a small booklet for the service as well as trying to fit some work in ( thankfully I have very understanding bosses). You would think that with 8 children the work would be able to be shared but it appears there are more than half who totally incapable of helping out!!

Cookie and Astraea, hope all has gone well and you are able to rest up for a few days.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on July 02, 2012, 09:44:11 pm
Quote from: dede on July 02, 2012, 09:40:32 pm
CC is it always raining when you take the dogs for a walk?
Just having a moan Dede at this bloody awful summer weather we are having :D :D :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on July 02, 2012, 09:47:32 pm
Agree CC, it is not summer at all.
Far too windy!
And the rain.....
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 02, 2012, 09:49:43 pm
Well we have had rain and lots of it, and when it's not raining it's a frost, and when it's not a frost its bitterly cold and windy. There is some snow about on the mountains in some places. But we do have a cosy wood heater to keep us warm :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: desi on July 02, 2012, 10:39:40 pm
Hi Droverjess, what are you studying?
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Post by: Halex on July 02, 2012, 11:07:56 pm
Cookie, I just missed something, are you OK?
H :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2012, 02:00:14 am
Wonder it always seem to fall to the same people in the family to do things. I know how you feel. Take care tomorrow.

Astarra, simply sending you hugs. Lots of them.

Hally I had another skin cancer taken off my leg yesterday. No big deal, I 've had heaps removed. Another scar to add to the collection. Nothing compared to astarra and Wonder. :-* :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 03, 2012, 02:05:40 am
I have the 2 grand-children here today so when they have a quiet moment I try and get back onto the forum to keep abreast of what is happening.  Those moments are bliss!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: DizzyGirl on July 03, 2012, 02:10:11 am
School holidays here. Cleaning and washing. About to make a vanilla cake with Passionfruit frosting to take to a neighbors for afternoon tea.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 03, 2012, 04:06:42 am
working at work...
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2012, 04:29:03 am
Ironing finished. Then about to make some Limoncello biscuits for car club tomorrow. Perhaps then I'll sit and read for a while. I have book club tonight and I haven't finished the book. I started it too late.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 03, 2012, 04:30:13 am
Judy thats lovely you have the grand kids...
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 03, 2012, 04:59:39 am
I am sitting in the hairderssers with apparantly a colour called chocolate brown on & have just had my haircut short like Danni Minogues.

Gosh wonderimg what is going to look like blonde to brunette & short hair!!!

Halex
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 03, 2012, 05:23:09 am
Are you going to show us H?

Gert
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Post by: snappy on July 03, 2012, 05:25:07 am
Can we see a before and after photo Hally?
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Post by: obbie on July 03, 2012, 05:47:58 am
Take a photo Hally,
I had my long hair cut shorter 5 weeks ago.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mab19 on July 03, 2012, 05:57:00 am
Took DH to the dentist today to have three teeth removed and they decided to take a fourth one as well so he is feeling a bit down at the moment.   :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 03, 2012, 06:06:31 am
Quote from: Halex on July 03, 2012, 04:59:39 am
I am sitting in the hairderssers with apparantly a colour called chocolate brown on & have just had my haircut short like Danni Minogues.

Gosh wonderimg what is going to look like blonde to brunette & short hair!!!

Would love to see the new hairdo if you're happy to post photos Hally :D

Quote from: mab19 on July 03, 2012, 05:57:00 am
Took DH to the dentist today to have three teeth removed and they decided to take a fourth one as well so he is feeling a bit down at the moment.   :(

I don't blame poor DH for being a bit down! I hate going to the dentist :-X

I'm at home having lunch after an awesome workout this morning. I have a new personal trainer and he is AMAZING, the most motivational, encouraging and friendly guy :D Can't wait to go back tomorrow!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 03, 2012, 06:10:48 am
Quote from: mab19 on July 03, 2012, 05:57:00 am
Took DH to the dentist today to have three teeth removed and they decided to take a fourth one as well so he is feeling a bit down at the moment.   :(

Soup for dinner? Poor DH.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 03, 2012, 06:28:50 am
I tried to ake a photo of myself, all I got was my body parts.

Another day :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 03, 2012, 06:45:04 am
Quote from: Halex on July 03, 2012, 04:59:39 am
I am sitting in the hairderssers with apparantly a colour called chocolate brown on & have just had my haircut short like Danni Minogues.

Quote from: Halex on July 03, 2012, 05:57:00 am
I have a new personal trainer and he is AMAZING, the most motivational, encouraging and friendly guy :D Can't wait to go back tomorrow!

aha....he must be nice  ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 03, 2012, 06:58:55 am
I wsh I had a trainer, not me >:(

Hale
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: deedub on July 03, 2012, 07:27:12 am
Grocery shopping, washing, a bit of cleaning and no cooking. Trying to take it easy - got a cold and need to be in form for a girls' night out tonight.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 03, 2012, 07:27:47 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on July 03, 2012, 06:45:04 am
Quote from: Halex on July 03, 2012, 05:57:00 am
I have a new personal trainer and he is AMAZING, the most motivational, encouraging and friendly guy :D Can't wait to go back tomorrow!

aha....he must be nice  ;D


He's a legend ;D

Quote from: Halex on July 03, 2012, 06:58:55 am
I wsh I had a trainer, not me >:(

Hale

Awww, Hally, when I'm qualified I will come up and we can do sessions together :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on July 03, 2012, 07:39:23 am
Quote from: desi on July 02, 2012, 10:39:40 pm
Hi Droverjess, what are you studying?


This http://www.vhtworld.com/

Almost qualified need a few more case studies.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 03, 2012, 07:39:28 am
Amy will be busy going around training every one..
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2012, 07:42:50 am
Hally I would think that a short haircut like that will look lovely on you.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 03, 2012, 07:43:31 am
Quote from: obbie on July 03, 2012, 07:39:28 am
Amy will be busy going around training every one..

Absolutely :D I'll do laps of Australia and give everyone personal training sessions ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 03, 2012, 09:18:55 am
Thanks cookie.

Went to school parked in normal spot, my lovely son wouldn't get in the car as he was waiting for his mum. He was really good stood near my car & refused to talk to me ;D LOL

 :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on July 03, 2012, 12:00:01 pm
Am doing nothing. Nothing at all. Very unlike me.
Nature has wiped me out for a day and am in bed with the forum for company, and a book, and the tv.

Trouble is want to go out with DH to sheep event. But that's not going to happen this year.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 03, 2012, 12:03:51 pm
Gosh you must look different Hally if CP didn't recognize his own Mother.

DJ, that sounds like a great place to be if you are not feeling well.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 03, 2012, 12:10:11 pm
Wow Hally.... you must have been transformed! :o

Lucky we're good company DJ!! ;D
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Post by: droverjess on July 03, 2012, 12:12:47 pm
Sure is Amy. Thanks JD
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on July 03, 2012, 12:22:07 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 03, 2012, 06:06:31 am

I'm at home having lunch after an awesome workout this morning. I have a new personal trainer and he is AMAZING, the most motivational, encouraging and friendly guy :D Can't wait to go back tomorrow!

All personal trainers are encouraging and friendly to good looking young women.  ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 03, 2012, 12:24:26 pm
Quote from: Dashingden on July 03, 2012, 12:22:07 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 03, 2012, 06:06:31 am

I'm at home having lunch after an awesome workout this morning. I have a new personal trainer and he is AMAZING, the most motivational, encouraging and friendly guy :D Can't wait to go back tomorrow!

All personal trainers are encouraging and friendly to good looking young women.  ;)

LOL thanks Dash ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on July 03, 2012, 12:30:36 pm
I had a good session at the gym this morning followed by a day of work. I started one job that should have taken me 1/2 hour at most about 9 this morning finally completed it around 1 this afternoon. I seemed to have the phone glued to my ear all morning. IT got interesting as some people call my land line and others call my mobile. Manged to only do 1/2 hr of overtime but will have to do some work from home.

Looking forward to Friday when my sister nad brother in law arrive for a 2 week visit.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 03, 2012, 12:36:00 pm
What do you do Dash? If you don't mind me asking :-)) :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on July 03, 2012, 01:22:35 pm
Pottered and made some carrot soup for lunch.

Back to bed, am feeling a lot better than earlier , but will be sensible today.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: meganjane on July 03, 2012, 01:48:50 pm
DD works in Education. He sometimes visits our school, but I haven't been working when he has!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 03, 2012, 01:55:02 pm
Quote from: meganjane on July 03, 2012, 01:48:50 pm
DD works in Education. He sometimes visits our school, but I haven't been working when he has!

Ohhh, so should I be calling him Mr Dash? ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on July 03, 2012, 03:32:33 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 03, 2012, 12:36:00 pm
What do you do Dash? If you don't mind me asking :-)) :D

I am a finance consultant with the education department. I support school registrars and principals with all things financial. It is the end of the school term and the end of the financial year so things get a little hectic for a few weeks.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 03, 2012, 10:12:45 pm
Mr Dash, sounds good. ;D

Everyone needs help EOFY , and end of school term.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 04, 2012, 12:31:43 am
Quote from: Dashingden on July 03, 2012, 03:32:33 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 03, 2012, 12:36:00 pm
What do you do Dash? If you don't mind me asking :-)) :D

I am a finance consultant with the education department. I support school registrars and principals with all things financial. It is the end of the school term and the end of the financial year so things get a little hectic for a few weeks.

Urk... sounds like it means numbers! :-X
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 04, 2012, 01:05:54 am
Drover Jess, get better. I am nursing ds today.

Yes Amy, I look very different, I dont even recognise me. Love the short cut but the colour is still a surprise.

 :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 04, 2012, 01:17:16 am
Today I have done... zilch! Only just woken up - 10am ... and actually feel refreshed!! Don't think I've slept properally since Friday...
Plans for today are cleaning windows and frames, and probly getting my girls back from the in-laws.  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Merrilyn on July 04, 2012, 01:22:52 am
The sleep in has probably done you a world of good astarra.

You've been through quite an ordeal.

Sending gentle hugs.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 04, 2012, 01:37:14 am
Astarra, sounds good a sleep in.

Sounds like good inlaws.

sending hugs. :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 04, 2012, 01:40:14 am
Astarra, so glad you had a good sleep, sleep is always good.

X
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 04, 2012, 02:06:29 am
I'm glad you slept well Astarra, sending love your way :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: nazar on July 04, 2012, 02:14:50 am
its good that you were able to sleep in this morning
its great that you have good inlaws , sending gentle hugs
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 04, 2012, 02:30:25 am
*big hug*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: jakodai on July 04, 2012, 06:22:40 am
Just got back from the hospital with DS - he had his Asthma specialist appointment today. She is fantastic and sent him for chest x-ray because I mentioned that he'd had a cough for a few months now. It's not related to his asthma (more from his ears & ear infections spreading) but she did it anyway, so am very impressed right now. He had pneumonia last year so it's always scary when things like this linger the way they have, but I don't think it will show anything sinister. He had has hearing test/ear specialist/surgical appointment last week, and they've decided to clean out his ears surgically and give him grommets to allow the area behind his eardrums to dry out, and they're also removing his adenoids to ensure the problem doesn't occur again. We don't have a date yet, but the surgeon said that it should be before the end of the year - hopefully we're not waiting too long.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 04, 2012, 06:26:34 am
Thank you all so much.  :-*
A good sleep seems to have cleared my head no end!  :)
Cleaned about 1/2 of the windows in the house and about 1/4 outside, using my latest purchase - enjo window set. As we have a LOT of windows (people call my lounge room a sunroom or conservertory) I am very happy with that effort, would have liked to do them all but decided I'd best not push myself too hard just yet.  :-))
Then my DH turned up and reminded me he is meant to have Wed arvos off (how am I meant to remember that??? It only actually happens about once every 6 weeks or so...but it is always nice!)  :)
And I had a friend turn up to drop in a chilly bag of cooking for me, so kind, she lives nearly 2hrs away.  :)
And now I am lying on my bed with the computer forum-surfing.  :)

Best of luck with your DS, jakodai - sounds alot like my miss 5, the grommets helped no end.  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 04, 2012, 06:35:24 am
Be kind to yourself astarra. The windows will still be there when you're up to it.
I'm glad you have friends looking after you.  :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 04, 2012, 06:54:17 am
You are doing well Astraea.

Jakodal I love grommets. I worked with a paediatric ENT specialist and he did a wonderful job with kids and grommets. a great simple short op with excellent results. Will save you a heap of worry in the long run.  You son will be in good hands and with a specialist anaesthetist he will be awake and running about in no time.  Not to worry. It is all good.

Gert
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Post by: jakodai on July 04, 2012, 06:58:32 am
Quote from: astarra on July 04, 2012, 06:26:34 am
Cleaned about 1/2 of the windows in the house and about 1/4 outside, using my latest purchase - enjo window set.
What do you think of the enjo products, Astarra? I've always been interested in them, but never tried them or know anyone who has. I'm very interested in being chemical free, though.

Quote from: astarra on July 04, 2012, 06:26:34 am
Best of luck with your DS, jakodai - sounds alot like my miss 5, the grommets helped no end.  :)
Thank you - I'm really hoping this fixes all of the problems he's having at the moment.


Quote from: Gertbysea on July 04, 2012, 06:54:17 am
Jakodal I love grommets. I worked with a paediatric ENT specialist and he did a wonderful job with kids and grommets. a great simple short op with excellent results. Will save you a heap of worry in the long run.  You son will be in good hands and with a specialist anaesthetist he will be awake and running about in no time.  Not to worry. It is all good.
Thanks, Gert - that makes me feel better. I know it's a simple operation, and it's done a lot, but I've never had it done, and neither has DS. That's why it's scary for me. I'm a little worried about his asthma while he's under anaesthetic, but they know about it so it will all be taken into consideration. It's going to be done at one of the best paediatric hospitals in the country - that's what I keep telling myself!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 04, 2012, 07:10:19 am
My DS might need grommets next.
Dr says 1 more ear infection and he gets them..
Glad your ok  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 04, 2012, 07:12:40 am
Enjo  stuff, I have a window cleaner thingy, that is on a long adjustable handle.
Its good, just wet it, no chemicals.

My whole front house is windows.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 04, 2012, 07:16:00 am
Quote from: obbie on July 04, 2012, 07:12:40 am
Enjo  stuff, I have a window cleaner thingy, that is on a long adjustable handle.
Its good, just wet it, no chemicals.

My whole front house is windows.

 I thought it was a joke until I went to a show and tell. I love my enjo floor duster and floor mop. It does work but it is grossly overpriced. Way over the top. Lots of things on the market that are near enough as good as. Another direct  selling ripoff but the demonstrators have to make a living.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 04, 2012, 07:28:08 am
Gretchen, it was overpriced, but my cleaning lady lloves it.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 04, 2012, 07:38:16 am
My wonderful amazing Maria hates all but the BBQ cleaner. She cleans my screens with it. Maria like the old  rag mop and bucket. Whatever!

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 04, 2012, 07:44:25 am
as long as I don't have to clean windows, i am happy.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 04, 2012, 07:48:29 am
I am totally loving my window cleaner - it is my first enjo purchase. Before I went to the demo I got a quote to get my windows cleaned... :o so $199 seemed cheap after that!!!! It is expensive, one of my SILs only uses enjo now and loves it - says it has made a huge difference to her kids asthma, which is another reason I wanted to try it, but will have to be purchased in small lots for me! All cleaning done with cold water only... not sure I can cope with that idea for my toilets tho...anyone use enjo in their bathrooms? (Looking for reviews now!!)  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on July 04, 2012, 08:02:32 am
Evening Australia, morning Europe.

Glad you had a good sleep Astarra.

Sunny here, but more rain forecast.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 04, 2012, 08:05:04 am
Good morning DJ. Glad to hear you have a sunny day ahead.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 04, 2012, 08:17:16 am
Enjo on youtube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wm2ZCTN2jIc&feature=related for the bathroom one.  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 04, 2012, 08:34:35 am
Good news out chooks are on the lay again :D
Getting one egg a day at the moment.

Bad news I found Cookie my cockatiel dead in his cage this afternoon :(
Poor thing, maybe the cold got to him. He absolutely loved human attention and whistled and talked. I have covered the cage tonight to protect my other 2 cockatiels biscuit and choc chip.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Merrilyn on July 04, 2012, 09:09:00 am
Awwww Mandy, that's awful news.  How are the kids taking it?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 04, 2012, 09:11:35 am
Sorry to hear about Cookie, dede.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 04, 2012, 09:14:41 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 04, 2012, 09:11:35 am
Sorry to hear about Cookie, dede.

Oh goodness when I read that I thought something had happened to our cookie.

Poor birdie. Maybe they need coats  knitted for them. Very sad  Mandy.  Hope the kids are not too upset. Part of life .

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 04, 2012, 09:15:20 am
The kids were pretty good, DD dug a hole and buried him near our two dogs, a fish and a puppy that was still born. We have our own pet cemetery :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 04, 2012, 10:24:51 am
Oh dede, so sorry to hear of your loss, pets are a special part of a family too.  :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 04, 2012, 10:31:11 am
sending hugs for your bird Dede....
we get 6 eggs per day from our chooks.

I need to make more cakes...
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 04, 2012, 10:32:03 am
I'm hoping all 4 of my chooks start laying daily soon. Sick of buying eggs.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 04, 2012, 10:38:26 am
Oh Mandi I'm so sorry to hear about your birdie :'(
Its so sad when pets pass away.

I just got home from a two-hour workout. Feeling brilliant ;D ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on July 04, 2012, 01:37:04 pm
Sorry to hear about your bird Mandi.

My chooks are only laying one egg a day at the moment too. It is annoying.  I usually lean the axe against the chook pen door as a signal it is time to pick up the pace or else.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on July 04, 2012, 07:09:23 pm
Busy day.Made a banana cake at 5.30 am this morning :o Walked the dog.When I returned home spread the cold cake with cream cheese icing.Got ready for my upholstery class ,packed the car and headed off at 9.15 for class.Returned home,cooked supper,now relaxing on the forum ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on July 04, 2012, 08:42:44 pm
Evening CC, morning everyone else.

Took it fairly slowly but feel back to normal again. Tidied house, washed, ironed, cleaned out handbag, did household accounts, gardened a little, introduced my pony to new occasional helper for when we are away or I can't ride. Cooked mince and taties for supper with 3 cottage pies in freezer after.

Made 2 loaves of isi's Taiwan bread, with amendments. Just waiting for photos to reach iPad through I cloud then will post

Here's one loaf with added chia, poppy and linseeds.

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/7f8385ac.jpg)
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Post by: dede on July 04, 2012, 09:12:21 pm
That looks great DJ.
You had a busy day, especially cleaning out your hand bag :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on July 04, 2012, 09:27:14 pm
You will  Not believe  how long it took! Ages!
Or perhaps you ladies know that. I try to do it monthly, but his was a bit longer.
But was a nice sitting down job. One I do when DH away and not likely to come home for a cuppa or  lunch and see the mess while all the piles of receipts are sorted out.

Feel good when done though.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 04, 2012, 10:02:04 pm
glad your feeling better DJ.
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Post by: Halex on July 05, 2012, 12:38:15 am
Lovely looking bread DJ ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 05, 2012, 12:46:43 am
Quote from: Droverjess on July 04, 2012, 09:27:14 pm
You will  Not believe  how long it took! Ages!
Or perhaps you ladies know that. I try to do it monthly, but his was a bit longer.
But was a nice sitting down job. One I do when DH away and not likely to come home for a cuppa or  lunch and see the mess while all the piles of receipts are sorted out.

Feel good when done though.

The dreaded cleaning out of the hand-bag... urk! I sometimes clean out my mum's for her and I don't know why she half of the stuff in there that she does :-))

Me today:
No personal training, so going for a run.
Work.
Vegie shopping.
Class tonight.

Got to fit some study in there somewhere... and some forum time... ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 05, 2012, 12:52:52 am
Amy, you fit so much in to your day. :)

I go to work, come on to here, pay bills, check emails, answer the phone,  serve a couple of customers, play with the kids.. Go home to cook dinner again.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 05, 2012, 01:26:06 am
Quote from: obbie on July 05, 2012, 12:52:52 am
Amy, you fit so much in to your day. :)

I go to work, come on to here, pay bills, check emails, answer the phone,  serve a couple of customers, play with the kids.. Go home to cook dinner again.

There's always lots to do, and its not going to get done unless I do it ;)
I like to think I'm very economical time-wise ;D

It sounds like you do a lot too though!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 05, 2012, 05:22:55 am
Firstly I got the kids ready for school, dropped them off, then off to have our tax done.
Brought DDs birthday present (an iPod touch) shh don't tell her :D
Then into town to buy a George Forman grill.
Helped an elderly lady who was blind and swinging a walking stick around to find her way to the bank. She was such a lovely lady and told me she had only been blind for 3 years and absolutely hated it (as you would) she was so great for for my help.
I couldn't believe she would even try to go to town without any help as she only had a walking stick to guide her and it looked quiet awkward and dangerous. (hope she made it home ok) :(

After that I headed to the supermarket and the second I pulled up in the car park my phone rang, it was the high school to say DD 12 was sick and could I pick her up. So off to the high school, picked up DD then took her home.
Back in the car to the supermarket and got my grocery shopping done. 
Home now for a quick drink then off to pick up primary school kids. That's my day so far :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: nazar on July 05, 2012, 06:39:52 am
 dont forget obbie if you wrote down everthing you did in the day  it would be a long list
such as  - got kids ready for school,  help with home work, organize kids for  school , baths, dishes ,  clean up 
 the list goes on for all the untold jobs
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 05, 2012, 06:44:49 am
Nazar, get up at 5.30 and keep going till I crash.

kids are back at school next week, come to work, do some work, go home cook dinner for 6, dishes, relax, try and sneak back to the computer.
Look after my parents as much as I can. Its non stop..
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 05, 2012, 06:46:13 am
Cleaned fridge out, omg that was a task. Cleaned DS room and cupboards (he is still going). Washed sheets, towels and clothes. About to make a cake and start on dinner.
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Post by: keiramax on July 05, 2012, 07:01:00 am
Washing, vacuuming, dishes, cleaned up the benches in the kitchen to make more mess tonight.  Never ending job keeping the kitchen clean.

Will be pasting with my DD when she wakes up.  Have to make a birthday card for her little friend who will turn 2 tomorrow.  My DD who will be 2 in 2 weeks, loves anything crafty, drawing, painting, playdoh etc.  So rather than buy birthday cards we make them. I'm very keen to encourage her creative side as all of my DH's family are very talented with painting/drawing etc
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 05, 2012, 07:57:45 am
I admired my almost empty freezer . Cleans out my wardrobe. Washed all the racks, reorganised my clothes on new hangers and folded up a stack  of stuff to,take to the Sallies.

I am proud of finally doing it and was  embarrassed how dirty the wire racks were.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 05, 2012, 08:19:30 am
I'm green with envy Gert. Would love to have an almost empty freezer but would settle for a pared down pantry.
Your wardrobe must be looking sparce too, didn't you clean it out a couple of weeks ago?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 05, 2012, 08:31:13 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 05, 2012, 08:19:30 am
I'm green with envy Gert. Would love to have an almost empty freezer but would settle for a pared down pantry.
Your wardrobe must be looking sparce too, didn't you clean it out a couple of weeks ago?

I did reorganise  it but did not actually  clean it . The guilt set in so I had to redo it and just as well as it is now actually really really clean. I have  all those plastic coated wires stuff and you have  to clean each wire individually. Of course I discovered even more stuff to get rid of when  I changed all the hangers. Good for. A Year I figure

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 05, 2012, 09:38:42 am
Went to the post office after work to send a package and there were cookbooks on special.... :-))

I only got five. I'm very proud of myself. There were lots more that I wanted to get ;D

Does anyone else have this obsession with cookbooks or is it just me? ???
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Post by: dede on July 05, 2012, 09:54:52 am
I try not to Amy, but I often look and occasionally buy :D
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Post by: astarra on July 05, 2012, 10:47:26 am
Cookbook obsession... hmmmmmmmm... just ask my DH if I have a cookbook obsession!  ;) LOL!
Shhhhhh don't tell him my mum is bringing a heap of hers over with her that she doesn't want anymore...  :D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 05, 2012, 11:14:24 am
Me too. I keep saying NO MORE. I'm now having to put them 2 deep in the bookcase. I've got better, but I'm eyeing off a couple of cake decorating/baking books."..problem is I've been reading Maddy's posts in the shopping thread. I'm really tempted by a couple of books at the moment
Books are my weakness
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 05, 2012, 02:44:47 pm
Thanks girls, I feel better now :D
And I don't know why I felt so bad, I certainly don't have as many as you ES ;D

I think I need to start borrowing them from the library, photocopying recipes I want, and then returning them. That might be a more economical way to get some good recipes.... Its not as fun though! :-))

I'm just going to go to bed and read my new recipe books. I have a new doona and a warm heatpack. What else could a girl want? :D

I'm not going to think about bubble baths... :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 05, 2012, 11:39:19 pm
Hot chocolate, massage, electric blanket, warm cosy bed...

Hows that Amy.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 06, 2012, 12:35:28 am
LOL thanks Robyn, just when I was feeling content with my doona and heatpack... :-))
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 06, 2012, 12:37:47 am
Amy did you end up buying a foot spa?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 06, 2012, 12:49:44 am
I haven't bought it yet DG, but I know which one I want ;)
It's $99.95 at Harvey Norman. Does that sound like a good price?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: DizzyGirl on July 06, 2012, 12:50:38 am
Depends on what it does Amy. Mine was cheap but does the job.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 06, 2012, 12:53:02 am
I can't remember exactly what it does, but I remember thinking it sounded good. And I remember it had some pretty blue on it, so that won me over too :-))
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 06, 2012, 12:55:50 am
LOL Amy, favourite colour is a must.
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Post by: dede on July 06, 2012, 12:57:03 am
I agree, go with the color :D

House work all done, better go and get some framing done. :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 06, 2012, 12:59:39 am
Absoluetly ;D I think I'll go and get it this weekend!!!

Work is never ending isn't it Mandi? :P
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 06, 2012, 01:00:51 am
That's for sure Amy, and I'm not getting a lot done while reading the forum :D
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Post by: Rara1 on July 06, 2012, 01:02:17 am
Yay
School holidays.....no need to get up early and rush to school
I'm still laying in bed.  :-))
Might ask the kids to get me a cuppa
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 06, 2012, 01:03:07 am
Quote from: dede on July 06, 2012, 01:00:51 am
That's for sure Amy, and I'm not getting a lot done while reading the forum :D

You can think about everything you've got to do and make a mental plan... :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 06, 2012, 01:06:36 am
Amy you can get a foot spa for about $20, reject shop, or sams warehouse..
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 06, 2012, 01:10:33 am
Who's Sam? ???

By reject shops do you mean op-shops?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 06, 2012, 01:21:37 am
Amy,

The Reject shop

or Sams warehouse, are  proper shops here.

Like a discount shop...
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Post by: droverjess on July 06, 2012, 07:39:13 am
Too tired last night to post after valeting inside my car, took 3 hours! Not done in years. Found some old sachets McDonald's ketchup.... How long  had that been in the backk... Eeew.
DH then washed it down the farm last night.

Heavy duty gardening, 3 hours included dead heading cow parsley in the field next door to stop seeding.
Tried vinegar on weeds too with pastry brush. Took before pics, wil take after pics if successful.

Housework, started on tax stuff.

Today packing for holiday, clearing fridge etc.
Off tmro am for a week ....
Hoping for fine weather! Packing for both.

Supper at local caff tonight, easier and 2 can eat  good food for less than £10.00
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Post by: astarra on July 06, 2012, 08:04:35 am
Tax stuff and got the budget back up to date today. YAY!!  ;D
And cleaned the rest of the windows, the bathrooms and washed all the sheets off the beds, dried them and all remade now ready for tonight!  :D
And I vacuumed out the car, but DH can wash the outside!! :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 06, 2012, 08:38:17 am
I had a hair cut, streaks and a nice chat to my hairdresser  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 06, 2012, 08:41:21 am
Evening girls.Morning DJ ;D
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Post by: obbie on July 06, 2012, 09:40:29 am
Hello CC :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 06, 2012, 10:30:27 am
I did a 2 hour workout this morning, went to work and thought about how to write my resignation letter, brainstormed some other places I could apply for a job, did the grocery shopping, and now I'm about to start on dinner ;D
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Post by: Katiej on July 06, 2012, 11:24:12 am
Today I looked after my nephews (8 & 6) for the day. Took them to a museum & then down to Semaphore beach for fish & chips.

They were well behaved all day, but boy  kids tire you out!
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Post by: judydawn on July 06, 2012, 11:26:35 am
I don't think you are telling us anything we don't know Katie  ;D  I hope you enjoyed it as much as the boys did - it was great that the sun was shining for you although it was still very cold today. 
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Post by: Katiej on July 06, 2012, 11:41:57 am
Yes we all had a great time. It was nice to have such a sunny day.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 06, 2012, 02:52:41 pm
Yes, it was lovely to have sunshine today. I even got some washing dry on the line and the kids spent all afternoon outside. But boy is it cold now. brrr
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 06, 2012, 03:02:42 pm
Drove to Perth this morning and picked up DD fro the airport. Then picked up my sister and brother-in-law from the international terminal. They are here from New York to spend a couple of weeks.

We've had a few drinks and a few good laughs already. Should be a good 2 weeks.
 
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Post by: mcmich on July 06, 2012, 03:42:03 pm
Have a lovely time with your family DD.
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Post by: Rara1 on July 06, 2012, 04:00:44 pm
Well I did manage to get out of my pjs today and took the girls shopping.
We are going to Melbourne and new Zealand next week and my girls do not own any warm winter gear.
Miss 9 is a board shorts and singlet type of gal and miss 11 wears 3/4 leggings and tshirts :-))
So off to the shops we went......
Both now have jeans and jeggings.  Windcheaters and long sleeve tops......no dresses in site.
Don't get me started on shoes....

I survived only just!

Rara x

Ps DD enjoy your family time
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Post by: keiramax on July 06, 2012, 06:03:33 pm
2 year old party at a play centre.  It was great until a group of bigger kids arrived, I think a holiday programme.  They were out of control, no supervision.  Wont be going during holiday time again, my ears were ringing from all the noise.
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Post by: obbie on July 07, 2012, 12:45:49 am
DD enjoy your family time.. :D
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Post by: gertbysea on July 07, 2012, 12:52:46 am
Quote from: Dashingden on July 06, 2012, 03:02:42 pm
Drove to Perth this morning and picked up DD fro the airport. Then picked up my sister and brother-in-law from the international terminal. They are here from New York to spend a couple of weeks.

We've had a few drinks and a few good laughs already. Should be a good 2 weeks.
 

If your B-I-L has not been to your place before he will be amazed. Enjoy.

Gert
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 07, 2012, 01:26:49 am
Enjoy your family time DD.

So far I have cleaned my kitchen. Put some lemon concentrate in dishwasher and did a quick wash. Dishwasher gleaming like new. Cleaned out pantry and wiped all the shelves with concentrate too. Then gave the bench tops a good clean. Used lemon concentrate on SS kettle, dishwasher door and toaster too. They look like new.

Having a break before I clean out the dining room cupboards.

My list of jobs to do is getting shorter :)

I will take DS to the local footy this afternoon.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 07, 2012, 06:01:16 am
Today we went to a kitchen shop where there was a huge sale on and we saved nearly $200 on brand new, good quality saucepans :D That was excellent!

Then we went to Harvey Norman so I could get my foot spa, and they'd SOLD OUT >:(
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Post by: obbie on July 07, 2012, 06:16:11 am
Amy, look at the discount shops for your foot spa.. cheaper..... than HN
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 07, 2012, 06:37:03 am
Okay Robyn. I will try the mothball shops.... :-))
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Post by: obbie on July 07, 2012, 07:02:33 am
Mothball shops..... Amy, you can find bargains.... :)
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Post by: jakodai on July 07, 2012, 07:43:01 am
Amy, I think Robyn is referring to shops like the The Reject Shop (http://"http://www.rejectshop.com.au/") and Crazy Clarks (http://catalogues.crazyclarks.com.au/). There are also a number of others like 'Sam's Warehouse', 'Best & Less' and 'Go-Lo', which all seem to be owned by the same people who own Crazy Clarks. They're "Discount Variety Stores" and they have a lot of cheap merchandise. They import their products.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 07, 2012, 07:56:51 am
Ahhh... okay, thanks Amanda ;D

I was thinking I had never seen anything like a foot spa in the mothball shops :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 07, 2012, 07:59:28 am
yes, Jakodai.... Reject shop, crazy clarks, sams warehouse, go lo have them for about $20-$25  which is cheap..
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 07, 2012, 08:00:49 am
In bed feeling horrible, on forum & just had to give away My Lady Gaga ticket >:(

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 07, 2012, 08:06:53 am
Quote from: Halex on July 07, 2012, 08:00:49 am
In bed feeling horrible, on forum & just had to give away My Lady Gaga ticket >:(



 :o :o :o :o :o

OH NO. Hally, what a shame :'(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 07, 2012, 08:09:22 am
I know & the show sounded so good, all those costume changes, my friends daughter made a meat dress, my friend has a coke can wig & I have aLady Gaga outfit I bought in Hawaii ::
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: EmeraldSue on July 07, 2012, 11:50:11 am
How disappointing. You must really be feeling bad. Hope you feel better soon
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on July 07, 2012, 12:07:30 pm
Get well soon H :-* :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 07, 2012, 12:08:20 pm
Hugs Hally, I hope you feel better soon :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 07, 2012, 12:47:17 pm

Rest up Hally.

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Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on July 07, 2012, 12:56:21 pm
Hally that is horrid. Have you got the flu? You must have felt bad to give your ticket away.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 07, 2012, 01:08:52 pm
H that is the Pitts. I feel your pain.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 07, 2012, 01:14:09 pm
I would go as far as to say it is absolute, smelly ARM-pitts :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Nikkit on July 07, 2012, 01:51:07 pm
Halex I've had the lurgy too, and Miss 10 has had the last week of school home. On the mend now, thank goodness.
I know how you are feeling H. Get better soon.
I've been cleaning up cement and timber sanding dust and moving the bedroom and office out of the big room and garage back into the bedroom and office.
I have decided that the next time I move, it'll been when I've popped my clogs or kicked the bucket or passed on...I won't know that I'm moving anyway. And I only did 2 rooms!
I think one more day and it should all be done.
I'm loving that Miracle Spray - is cleaning everything and is unblocking my nose at the same time!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 07, 2012, 09:05:44 pm
Thank everyone, i was asleep during her show, so I didnt feel to bad about missing it.

Of course have been awake since 3am >:(

Cant wait to hear how it went.

Tummy bug of some sort, still with me atm >:(

H
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on July 07, 2012, 10:13:38 pm
HOpe you all feel better soon.
Today I travelled the length of England..... Hoping for a lie in tomorrow.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: DizzyGirl on July 07, 2012, 10:20:27 pm
Hal I hope you are feeling better soon.

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Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 07, 2012, 11:42:08 pm
Thank you

Now I am hungry, I was hungry yesterday mirning. Had 2 pieces f toast & vegemite, within an hour rolling around in pain.

What to do........
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 07, 2012, 11:50:04 pm
Oh dear. That is scary. One piece of dry toast and wait maybe.  A cold beer?

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 07, 2012, 11:51:09 pm
Dh just bought me a cupa ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 12:37:54 am
Not sure what I'm doing yet? DH and his DD are going to have some Daddy and daughter time together.
Might try and meal plan out of the pantry and freezer.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 12:43:09 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 12:37:54 am
Not sure what I'm doing yet? DH and his DD are going to have some Daddy and daughter time together.
Might try and meal plan out of the pantry and freezer.

Nice quiet one for you then.

Now my freezer is all but empty I am t rely thinking about all pantry meals for a week. Be like an invention test.
I still have some frozen raw prawns but don't want to take the hunk of bee out for just the two of us otherwise we will be eating it for day. I sm sorry I did not cut that piece in two. 

A pantry week might be fun and it will keep me out  the butchers and well within budget.

Gert.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 12:50:00 am
Just got up to make some tea, really mad with not dh. He has mixed my T2 morning red tea with Dilmah english breakfast, its totally ruined.

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 08, 2012, 12:53:29 am
Quote from: Halex on July 08, 2012, 12:50:00 am
Just got up to make some tea, really mad with not dh. He has mixed my T2 morning red tea with Dilmah english breakfast, its totally ruined.



 :o :o :o
Men are hopeless at making tea >:(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 01:02:52 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 12:43:09 am
Now my freezer is all but empty I am t rely thinking about all pantry meals for a week. Be like an invention test.
I still have some frozen raw prawns but don't want to take the hunk of bee out for just the two of us otherwise we will be eating it for day. I sm sorry I did not cut that piece in two. 

A pantry week might be fun and it will keep me out  the butchers and well within budget.

Gert.

I used up some tinned lentils last week making patties and will have kumera and chickpea patties sometime this week.
Will have to get a bit of shopping as I'm out of rolled oats, butter and cornflour.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 01:03:46 am
He has taken ds to football, stormed out as I yelled at him. He kept denying it & saying its the same tea, yeah right look at the leaves for a start.

I was so looking forward to it, cant even get any today as its from T2 at garden city.

 >:(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 01:12:11 am
Quote from: Halex on July 08, 2012, 01:03:46 am
He has taken ds to football, stormed out as I yelled at him. He kept denying it & saying its the same tea, yeah right look at the leaves for a start.

I was so looking forward to it, cant even get any today as its from T2 at garden city.

 >:(

I get it. Pretty major. No need to mix it at all. Oh dear. Send them all out to find some more T2 however long it takes.

Gery
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 01:15:35 am
I have 14 tins of various beans in the pantry. How ridiculous. I fear a noisy smelly week coming on not to mention the 500 gm packet of navy beans I cooked yesterday.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 08, 2012, 01:17:18 am
Gert, as long as everything is well and truly out of your system by August 23rd then you can be as noisy and smelly as you like ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 08, 2012, 01:17:59 am
Amy, I just typed this but yours beat me

Eat them all before you leave for the retreat Gert  ;D  LOL
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 01:19:28 am
Thanks Gert, yes my T2 tea is precious, its in its own tin etc.

Still really mad & cant relax with a nice cuppa.

No sunday trading here
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 08, 2012, 01:26:00 am
Quote from: judydawn on July 08, 2012, 01:17:59 am
Amy, I just typed this but yours beat me

Eat them all before you leave for the retreat Gert  ;D  LOL

Great minds think alike Judy ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: EmeraldSue on July 08, 2012, 01:27:17 am
Oh no! That wasn't your really expensive, but so worth it, tea, was it?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 01:28:22 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 01:15:35 am
I have 14 tins of various beans in the pantry. How ridiculous. I fear a noisy smelly week coming on not to mention the 500 gm packet of navy beans I cooked yesterday.

Gert
14 tins of beans  :o
I went back and had a look at your pantry photos. Can't tell there are that many cans in there.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 01:30:07 am
Maybe I will save a couple of tins to bring to the retreat so we can make a baked bean quiche for breakfast the get on the bus. LOL!

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 01:30:19 am
Not the darjeeling, my morning red,  but still at $30 tea pkt. 250g

He doesnt get it, he took the tin away to go to IGA to buy some more. Told him only sold at T2. He doesnt believe e tea costs that much.

 >:(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 01:32:23 am
Quote from: Halex on July 08, 2012, 01:30:19 am
Not the darjeeling, my morning red,  but still at $30 tea pkt. 250g

He doesnt get it, he took the tin away to go to IGA to buy some more. Told him only sold at T2. He doesnt believe e tea costs that much.

 >:(

My DH has to take the packet or draw a picture too. Poor DH he will be looking in vain. Oh dear. Can you sift out the bad stuff?

Put the boys to sorting our the leaves?

Oh dear.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 01:33:41 am
Quote from: Halex on July 08, 2012, 01:30:19 am
Not the darjeeling, my morning red,  but still at $30 tea pkt. 250g

He doesnt get it, he took the tin away to go to IGA to buy some more. Told him only sold at T2. He doesnt believe e tea costs that much.

 >:(
Gee, he really picked the wrong morning too, with you being crook.
Buy some more with his CC.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 01:37:46 am
No I tried Gert. Morning  red is nice large leaves, cheap tea is grains!!!!!

He drives ds & I mad. He moves everything. I bought a pkt of address abels to label my meat, gone,  so I couldnt  use them, he has moved them but cant remeber doing so. He didnt remeber the tea until I got mad at him, then kept telling me the T2 tea & the other tea was the same ??? ??? Still believes it is. I also he thinks I am exagerating about the price, he will learn when he has to buy it.


Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 01:38:57 am
I cant get any until monday >:(

Plus I said how about a sorry, he said no your cross ??? :o ??? :o

I wonder if Tom Cruise mixed teas ???  Katie Holmes might like her mrning red too :)

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 01:46:27 am
Hally that is nothing. Wait until he is 83 like my DH. LOL!

Tom Cruise has underlings to get his tea.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 01:49:08 am
Gert, your dh looks good for his age. Very good :)

Going to make a nice latte now
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 02:44:34 am
He has come home and apologised. He thought because I was sick I was confused  ???

Anyway he has decided to sift the grains & leaves through a sieve, his idea not mine. Dont think its going to work.

I think he went to our local IGA & was probably told that yes it is a boutique tea made by T2 & sold at T2. I havent askd him but I woud think so.

H

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 02:48:41 am
I was up at Port Douglas recently and saw the T2 Tea for sale in the lobby so apparently yu can buy it some other places. Maybe send DH to the big hotels  in town. LOL!

I can picture him sorting the tea and no it won't work and anyway it is tainted tea now.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 02:52:01 am
Of course it wont work, but I think it is making him feel better.

He as promised to buy me some on monday after work.

I have now shown him my $55 tea & told him on no circumstance is he to touch this. At least he ddnt get cross about me spending $55 on 50g of tea, he wouldnt  dare right now.

H
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 02:54:44 am
Quote from: Halex on July 08, 2012, 02:44:34 am
He has come home and apologised. He thought because I was sick I was confused  ???

Anyway he has decided to sift the grains & leaves through a sieve, his idea not mine. Dont think its going to work.

I think he went to our local IGA & was probably told that yes it is a boutique tea made by T2 & sold at T2. I havent askd him but I woud think so.

H



That's wonderful that DH apologised. Take it for what it is - only tea (albeit, very expensive tea). It's replaceable (DH isn't).
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 02:56:31 am
Michele, yes your right, its just tea.

I think I will give him a cuddle today ;D

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 02:58:04 am
This is probably little comfort Hally but we are human, we live with humans, we make mistakes.
I've learned to make peace with imperfection.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 03:03:39 am
Oh boy wait until he figures out the other tea is $1,100 a kilo. It may be more than a cuddle that is required.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 03:05:47 am
Just having a Gert moment and will return her soap box ASAP.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 03:07:23 am
Always happy to share Mmich.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 03:10:29 am
Gert that made me laugh.

He has had his cuddle & now he is taking all of us for tapas ;D with a nice bottle of wine.

Just waiting for eb to come later then we will all go out.

Making a cake soon.

 ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 08, 2012, 03:14:58 am
I hope all is happy in the Hally household now, and you're all sitting around enjoying coffee and cake :D

We just got home from walking the dogs and had to give one of them about 3 good washes to get the stench of dead possum out of her coat. Disgusting!!! >:(

Quote from: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 02:58:04 am
This is probably little comfort Hally but we are human, we live with humans, we make mistakes.
I've learned to make peace with imperfection.

I can't wait to meet you Michele, you are such a lovely person :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 03:15:54 am
How lovely. Lunch out.
You can probably milk the guilt factor for a bit longer though.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 03:18:58 am
I can't wait to meet you Amy - one very resilient, mature 17 year old.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 08, 2012, 03:26:30 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 03:18:58 am
I can't wait to meet you Amy - one very resilient, mature 17 year old.

 :D :D :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 03:29:53 am
Oh yes milking well ;D

Just made a cake together. Still coukdnt turn iven in, but dh good at licking the bowl

 :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 03:35:30 am
You must have a very complicated oven Hally.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 04:07:37 am
Yes it is & is fingertip sensitive & dh has big hands. It is a Miele top of the range, cost us $11,000 over 2 years ago. DH thought buying the best oven  would be the end, but it was actually the start.

 :)

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 08, 2012, 04:12:05 am
Thats funny Hally..
Rest up.

well my DH bought me a new dish washer last Friday as mine died, and this morning he has fixed the old one which i thought was dead. so now i have 2 dishwashers, and 2 dryers, all working...
2 thermomixers...

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Lucyluu on July 08, 2012, 04:13:16 am
Sewing a cover for my TM, thought you might like to see it.
Haven't lined it yet but planning on using calico.
Interested in what you think about it.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 08, 2012, 04:23:53 am
Thats very cute Lucyluu :D I shouldn't imagine TM will be covered up very often though will it? ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 08, 2012, 04:28:58 am
Spent another day in the garden and actually managed to mow the lawns. Now DH has a tailor full of weeds and cuttings to take away for me. Garden looking tidier now. Although winter the garden always looks sad :(
Can't wait till spring as I planted a couple hundred bulbs a few weeks ago (and I don't even know what they are) will be a surprise :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 08, 2012, 04:33:54 am
Still got 10 toes Mandi? ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 08, 2012, 04:35:01 am
Yep all 10 toes in tacked. :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 04:36:47 am
Be sure to give ia a look see when they arise Mandi.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 08, 2012, 04:42:21 am
Quote from: dede on July 08, 2012, 04:35:01 am
Yep all 10 toes in tacked. :D

Always a bonus ;) ;D

Quote from: dede on July 08, 2012, 04:28:58 am
Can't wait till spring as I planted a couple hundred bulbs a few weeks ago (and I don't even know what they are) will be a surprise :D

I only just saw this little bit of your post Mandi, how exciting!!! :D :D :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 08, 2012, 04:42:59 am
I will Gert. DH come home with them and said they were left over bulbs from a friend. He told me they were Daffodils but I knew straight away that they weren't as the bulbs were quiet small and didn't look like daffodils. I'm thinking snow drops or something similar. But will have to wait and see. I spotted one bulb just poking out of the ground yesterday while I was weeding :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 05:21:47 am
How exciting Dede.

Well eb as arrived & there is nw harmony back in our house.

 :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 05:30:07 am
Love the cover and the colours Lucyluu.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 08, 2012, 05:34:36 am
Quote from: Lucyluu on July 08, 2012, 04:13:16 am
Sewing a cover for my TM, thought you might like to see it.
Haven't lined it yet but planning on using calico.
Interested in what you think about it.

Love it, and great idea with the pocket on the side to store the butterfly. :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 05:56:27 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 01:15:35 am
I have 14 tins of various beans in the pantry. How ridiculous. I fear a noisy smelly week coming on not to mention the 500 gm packet of navy beans I cooked yesterday.

Gert
Just when I was thinking a bit Holier than thou, counted up my tins of beans and including baked beans...14 tins.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 06:05:26 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 05:56:27 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 01:15:35 am
I have 14 tins of various beans in the pantry. How ridiculous. I fear a noisy smelly week coming on not to mention the 500 gm packet of navy beans I cooked yesterday.

Gert
Just when I was thinking a bit Holier than thou, counted up my tins of beans and including baked beans...14 tins.

I just wonder how many more bean hoarders  ther are out there. Pretty scary.

Tomorrow baked beans for breakfast.  Lunch may be a can of  tuna, a can of cream of mushroom soup baked with pasta. Oh I must count up,how many bags of pasta I have.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 06:11:50 am
Ok  8 packets of pasta and 6 different rice.

Breakfast and lunch tomorrow. 4 cans and one packet of pasta gone. I will freeze half the cooked pasta.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/65a24c0a-16b3-8f57.jpg)

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 06:15:48 am
I found nearly 2 kilos of anchovies.

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Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 06:18:56 am
Yet there is more. More than a kilo of artichoke hearts.

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Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: achookwoman on July 08, 2012, 06:30:46 am
I don't feel so bad now ;D ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: EmeraldSue on July 08, 2012, 06:36:24 am
There is no way that I am going to count all my jars and tins! You would all fall over laughing at how many I have hidden in my cupboards ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 06:40:15 am
Not to mention these(http://img.tapatalk.com/65a24c0a-1d16-5368.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 06:57:11 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 06:11:50 am
Ok  8 packets of pasta and 6 different rice.

Breakfast and lunch tomorrow. 4 cans and one packet of pasta gone. I will freeze half the cooked pasta.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/65a24c0a-16b3-8f57.jpg)

Gert
Tuna and pasta bake. Have way too much pasta.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 07:00:18 am
Too easy. Dinner made for tomorrow . Beans ready to heat for breakfast and 4 cans and one packet of pasta less in the pantry.

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Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 07:02:49 am
Feels good  :) :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2012, 07:04:38 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 07:02:49 am
Feels good  :) :)

Long way to go but a start.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 07:36:46 am
Don't where it all comes from Gert? I have looked at your pantry photos, looks really neat and not over crowded.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 07:44:14 am
Same here chookie, I am feeling so good as I only have 6pkts of spaghetti, maybe some macaroni, 2 chickpeas, 4 creamed corn, 1 caneloni beans & of course lots of other stuff, but I am not alone :)

 :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 07:47:22 am
You're in good company Hally.  :D :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Frozzie on July 08, 2012, 08:46:43 am
A very belated sorry to hear your terrible news both astarra and wonder.. My thoughts are with you :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on July 08, 2012, 08:55:12 am
Amy, top tip spread tomato ketchup on the possumy dog, it nukes bad smells then wash. Saves washing 3 times.
[/quote]

 :o :o :o
Men are hopeless at making tea >:(
[/quote]

I am very lucky DH makes tea every day at home. And brings it to me in bed.

So today while he is poorly have returned the favour and made his breakfast too.

Anyone else on here like red bush tea?

Hope you are feeling better Halex?

Gert I may have to investigate my larder cupboard when I get home. Now off to make toast to eat in  bed.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 08, 2012, 09:43:15 am
Quote from: Droverjess on July 08, 2012, 08:55:12 am
Amy, top tip spread tomato ketchup on the possumy dog, it nukes bad smells then wash. Saves washing 3 times.

Sorry DJ, I have to ask: are you being serious? :o

OMG how does everyone have so much stuff in their cupboards?!? Gert.... wow!!! :o
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 09:47:09 am
Don't know Amy. You buy 2 for the price or 1. A couple of cans on special. Just happens.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on July 08, 2012, 09:55:57 am
Yes Amy.

Next time dog rolls in possum, rub on tomato ketchup. Leave few minutes then wash off.

It really gets rid of the smell.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 08, 2012, 10:02:52 am
Okay DJ, I'll try it next time (because there will definitely be a next time!) :-))

Quote from: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 09:47:09 am
Don't know Amy. You buy 2 for the price or 1. A couple of cans on special. Just happens.

I guess thats true Michele. I'm often tempted by those sort of specials ;)

I just got home from a 30 minute exercise circuit at the atheletics ground and had to tell my mum to stop ironing. She finally did and then fell asleep within 10 minutes of sitting on front of the TV. I worry about how she is going to go while I am away at the weekend retreat, she just pushes herself so much :-\
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on July 08, 2012, 10:27:20 am
DJ I drink Red Bush Tea. ;D
I have numerous cans of beans but you bet me on the anchovies Gert :D :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: EmeraldSue on July 08, 2012, 11:49:34 am
Gert, I only have one jar of anchovies, but I beat you on the bottles of oil, vinegar and sauces. I have another whole cupboard of those. It's next to the one full of cans!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 08, 2012, 11:55:35 am
Gert, i have about 10 packets of pasta. I cleaned out my pantry today....
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Post by: droverjess on July 08, 2012, 04:37:24 pm
Good to hear that someone else likes bush tea CC.

Because we moved house twice last year there are fewer tins in the larder  than there were!

This holiday house has nothing. The last few holiday houses we have stayed in have had some basics: salt, pepper, sugar, oil etc. And equipment to make things. Here there are just 2 pans and a roasting tin.
No way I can make a birthday cake for Friday for DH. Will make one after we get home.

This house also has DVD player and video but nothing to put in them!
An increase of 5' on the thermostat is beginning to mAke a difference to the damp also.

Been to Bamburgh castle today, very good soup in the cafe. Poor DH most unwell so we are back home again.
Severe manflu.
Going to make ham rolls and tinned soup for supper, followed by icecream. All he can manage with awful sore throat.

He has Gotta to be well for DD graduation on Tuesday.

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on July 08, 2012, 04:51:31 pm
So you won't be using this cottage again DJ ;) :D :D :D
I hope your DH gets better by Tuesday. :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on July 08, 2012, 04:55:25 pm
You got it CC....
There is one in Cornwall we'd go back to and one in Wales.
 
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 06:19:51 pm
We went out for tapas, ddnt eat too much, came home, an hour later in pain & bed again. Seems to me I get sick when I eat.

So maybe no food fir a few days. Horrible bug.

H
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Merrilyn on July 08, 2012, 06:47:50 pm
Sorry to hear that Hally.  Maybe a visit to the doc is in order.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 06:48:43 pm
Was thinking that, see how I go today :)
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Post by: droverjess on July 08, 2012, 09:40:27 pm
Halex. Sorry to hear this. Make sure you get enough fluid. electrolytes eg Diaroralyte sachets or lucosade sport type drinks if not eating.
Think seeing a doctor a good idea. So glad your  DH is doing good.

Hope You feel better soon.

My DH very unwell with aches, fever and nose like a tap.

Trying hard not to catch it. Last one he had I escaped. Using different hand towels etc.

At least he doesn't have to go to work and can rest.

My task tomorrow morning is to find someone to do my hair on Tuesday morning. A trim and proper blow dry to look good for DD on Tuesday.
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Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2012, 11:47:03 pm
Made Pasta and vegetable bake and chickpea patties.
I hope the bake is OK. I still have another jar of cheese sauce but will have to leave that as DH likes having them in the pantry just in case even if they don't taste that great.
Did get rid of of 3 tins, a jar and pkt of pasta out of the pantry.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 08, 2012, 11:51:25 pm
DJ, dont catch dh bug, is not fun being ill.

I have  2 boys runningaround, i think they asre pretending to be in the FBI ???

DH making me tea, his new sifted variety. I will drink it nicely.

Too scared to eat.

Missed something  somewhere, are taking ohotos of food in the pantry wecare trying to use this week?

H

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 12:09:31 am
Well done mcmich.  There is Amy's answer. 'just in case'. LOL! and back up

I am now thinking  do I need so much 'back up'. I am not a just in case person as the just in cases just sit and no case to use it but back up????

DH moaned about baked beans on schinkenbrot. what could be tastier or better for you?

Wait until he gets the Spam and eggs.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 09, 2012, 12:18:27 am
Poor Hally :( Rest, keep your fluids up and I hope you get well soon :-* :-* :-*

Well done for getting rid of some of your pantry hoard Michele :D

Quote from: Gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 12:09:31 am
Wait until he gets the Spam and eggs.

Gert

That sounds even more interesting than sardines and eggs :-X Do you have it with toast or something Gert?

I once asked my dad to buy me a pet and he offered to buy me a can of spam ???
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 09, 2012, 12:21:03 am
I agree, back up, max 2 is all we need, plus there s always somewhere open to buy food. I must admit do hate running out if things & having to go to the shop for one item.

We need to devise an essentials back up pantry.

Amy, hows jo blow bubbles?

 :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 12:22:58 am
LOL Gert. Poor DH.

I'm going to show my DH your post as we don't need all the back-up and just in case food we have got.
Just when I thought I was getting somewhere this morning I moved the pasta box and found 2 pkts of Uncle Bens instant rice, must have been from DH's pantry before we got married.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 09, 2012, 12:24:10 am
I havent even got  to the back of my shelves yet.

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 09, 2012, 12:24:47 am
Quote from: Halex on July 09, 2012, 12:21:03 am
Amy, hows jo blow bubbles?

 :)

You remembered Hally!!! :D :D :D :D

He is great, still alive and not too traumatised by me eating steamed fish in front of him all the time! ;D He is a hardy fish ;)

He says thank you for asking!!! ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 09, 2012, 12:25:54 am
How could I forget him, bless him
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 12:30:29 am
Quote from: Halex on July 09, 2012, 12:21:03 am
I agree, back up, max 2 is all we need, plus there s always somewhere open to buy food. I must admit do hate running out if things & having to go to the shop for one item.

We need to devise an essentials back up pantry.

Amy, hows jo blow bubbles?

 :)
So true H. There is always somewhere open to buy things and I have enough back-up for the entire street.

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 09, 2012, 12:35:59 am
Yes same here. I feel really goid about using nearly all the frizen bits in the freezer. Now for the pantry.

Cereals, dont even go there :o
Thesecare the unopened ones
2 large boxes of weetbix
2 large sultana brans
Oats 2kgs olus 2 boxes of instant oats
1 large nutrigrain
Uncle Tobys muesli styles, at least 2
12 little packs of varity cereals

This is just from memory, once in pantry I am sure I can add to this :o
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 12:41:09 am
 ;D ;D ;D

Oh dear Hally!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 09, 2012, 12:42:22 am
I know, DO NOT LET ME BUY CEREAL.


Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 09, 2012, 12:55:53 am
I cleaned out my pantry yesterday afternoon. I have about 10 bottles of nap sauce.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 09, 2012, 12:57:26 am
Oh wow Hally... :o
We have oats, oatbrits and protein plus. Thats it! :D

I clean out the pantry every time I have groceries to put away. It keeps everything neat and orderly ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 09, 2012, 12:58:31 am
Amy you do so much for your family..
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 09, 2012, 12:58:40 am
Obbie :o :o

We are all shocking

I am too scared to look through, just finding bit by bit. Concentrating on getting them down.

Goals this week
Spaghetti
Tinned curry pastes
Cereal
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 09, 2012, 01:02:49 am
Quote from: obbie on July 09, 2012, 12:58:31 am
Amy you do so much for your family..

I try Robyn :)

Good work Hally, you're on the right track by setting yourself little goals each week. You'll get there eventually and then you'll be able to see the back wall of your pantry! ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 01:18:02 am
Might make curried spam and rice?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 09, 2012, 01:30:06 am
I suppose turning the spam into curry might make it better.

What possesed you to buy spam, or was it another gift ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 09, 2012, 02:15:21 am
Spam... :P
My DH went through all the cans in the pantry the other night, I asked what he was looking for... his answer: "I just feel like some fried spam and you never seem to have any in the pantry." I told him I wasn't sorry about that!!!!  :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 02:45:02 am
I love SPAM. I would never really curry it. I could eat a whole can at a time. Love  it.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: EmeraldSue on July 09, 2012, 03:24:32 am
I may have a lot of Tins in my cupboard but there is no Spam! I thought I was doing a reasonable job of using up some of the cans in my cupboard, but then I found others in a different cupboard because they didn't fit in the tin cupboard......I've now moved all but one jar of pasta sauce into the tin cupboard and it's full again. I have two giant tins of passion fruit in sugar syrup in there that DD bought that I have no idea what do do with. Perhaps I could make them into jelly?
To top if off, he complained that he couldn't find any tins of soup.
Oh, and don't get me started on the jars of chilli sauce that are lurking in the other cupboard .

After a lazy start to the day, I've got to clean the bathroom, vacuum and wash the floors and the last of the dishes. Sigh,
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 09, 2012, 03:43:09 am
at work with kids now.
day off tomorow
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 09, 2012, 03:59:06 am
At the library with the boys, they are borrowing some books fr quiet time.

Thought I would pop to the home economics section, what a great selection they have.

We are all allowed 4 books each. I have

Donnay Hay, Beef, Lamb, Pork
Slow cooker Easy
WW Food we love
Masterchef volume 2

Interesting reading

Very happy with Donna Hay one has I have all that meat.

The boys are still choosing :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 09, 2012, 04:08:34 am
Good idea H - I have Annabelle Karmel and Slow Cooker ones out at the mo.  :) - Look forward to seeing any you convert!  :D
Girls have Barbie DVDs and some books out too. Is good as its free and when they get sick of them we can just take them back and swap them. Miss 5 has some Enid Blyton books out, apparently her home readers are "way to easy and boring!" Think we're going to have a little bookworm on our hands - not surprising as both DH and I were!  :-))

Been reading books to Miss 3 and playing lego with her too most of the morning. (oh and washing etc.  :) )
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 09, 2012, 04:35:47 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 02:45:02 am
I love SPAM. I would never really curry it. I could eat a whole can at a time. Love  it.

Gert

Gert, I have never actually tried spam. What is it actually like? How would you describe the flavour?
I'm assuming its some kind of fish...

Hally, some great choices of books there, I hope you get some good ideas and recipes out of them! ;D

I just had to walk to an appointment wearing a wet bra and jeans that are two sizes too big for me. Why? Because I did my washing last night and forgot to get it in from the clothesline :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on July 09, 2012, 04:37:28 am
Hally we are allowed 10 books. It's wonderful.

I try to only buy the packets/tins of food I need for that week. Before I menu planned I kept finding all these way out things in the pantry. Now I find half used jars/packets.

Gert I don't mind spam either. The low salt variety. When we travel we always put in enough tinned and dried food for several days in case we get caught on a closed road or something and spam always comes with us.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 09, 2012, 04:45:29 am
Spam, sorry no go here. i remeber mum serving up spam sandwiches, not a happy memory.

We are allowed 12 books per card, so just used mine. It means we can get another trip in later in the week if they want.

Must admit was surprised at the choice, they had a really good Neil Perry book, but it was thick, so another time.

Drinking my $1,100 kg cuppa tea, really enjoying it. Then have to make bubble & squeak for the boys.

Really love having eb here, they get on so well.

Not eaten yetm but wil at lunch

 :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 09, 2012, 05:30:56 am
Good luck at lunch Hally, I hope you manage something :-*

I don't think I've ever had bubble and squeak. I better check out the recipe ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 09, 2012, 05:31:19 am
Amy, spam is like a long life ham in a can..
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: DizzyGirl on July 09, 2012, 06:06:21 am
I remember always having spam when we went camping. I hated it. All that jelly stuff around it. ewwww
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 09, 2012, 06:15:48 am
Bubble & squeak eaten, feel ok, see how I go in an hour
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 09, 2012, 06:20:14 am
Ok still have a lot if silverside left, plus some in the freezer from our last lot. Think I am going to have to freeze this as I think the boys 3 eals in a row is enough.

Oh dear, can see freezer build up already >:(

H :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 06:21:59 am
I gotta play catchup.


ES bottles of sauces at 10 paces. Who has  the most?  Quick count 22. That is the ones I can see.

Amy Spam is ham  in a can. Well sort of ham.. I love the jell,but best to put itin the fridge before opening. Poor man's ham. It became popular during WW II and after. My mother used to bake it  with mustard and brown sugar on top or slice it in to scalloped potatoes to make it go further.

Cookie 1 Spam is all  about the salt. The low salt is disgusting.lol!

Amy Ther is no recipe for bubble and squeak. It is all your  leftovers made tasty.

Gert


Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 09, 2012, 06:34:23 am
Amy, here is my version but your meant to fry it, I cant fry so I baked it
(http://img.tapatalk.com/3ab2d340-6d80-7b28.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 06:37:04 am
Well, yet another item to par down - condiments.
This doesn't include jars of pasta sause or tomato sauces. The nicer ones that are unopened I'm giving away.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 09, 2012, 06:47:12 am
Okay... I think spam is off the menu for me... :-X Thanks Robyn and Gert :-))

So is there any reason why it is called Bubble and Squeak? ??? Why not just Tasty Leftovers?
Hally, are you go to get some frying lessons? ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 09, 2012, 06:49:31 am
Its always been called bubble and squeak.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 09, 2012, 06:59:17 am
I've cleaned out the wardrobes and now have 72 spare coathangers.  I've been around to Vinnies to drop lots of bags off and for once they contained lots of winter coats etc during winter and not after winter. 
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: EmeraldSue on July 09, 2012, 07:05:32 am
Gert,
A quick count of my bottles of sauces - 33  :o

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 07:10:55 am
Quote from: judydawn on July 09, 2012, 06:59:17 am
I've cleaned out the wardrobes and now have 72 spare coathangers.  I've been around to Vinnies to drop lots of bags off and for once they contained lots of winter coats etc during winter and not after winter. 
You have had a busy day. 72 coathangers  :o
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 09, 2012, 07:11:58 am
Thats alot of work Judy..
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 09, 2012, 07:23:59 am
It didn't take me too long girls, I decided to be brutal this time.  Out went the clothes we wore to our wedding, my outfit to my DD2's wedding and as I said previously, lots of coats. 
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 09, 2012, 07:25:22 am
OOH watch the shopping thread for Judy soon...
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 09, 2012, 07:28:07 am
No coats, I've kept 2 and rarely use them anyway.  It's a/c in the car and a/c wherever we go, the shopping centres are extremely hot here and I'd cook in a coat there.  Prefer to wear a scarf which can be taken off and put in my handbag these days rather than a coat.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 07:50:13 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 06:37:04 am
Well, yet another item to par down - condiments.
This doesn't include jars of pasta sause or tomato sauces. The nicer ones that are unopened I'm giving away.


Oh oh I think I could double that. I have better get eating. Condiment casserole anyone?

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 07:51:38 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 09, 2012, 06:47:12 am
Okay... I think spam is off the menu for me... :-X Thanks Robyn and Gert :-))

So is there any reason why it is called Bubble and Squeak? ??? Why not just Tasty Leftovers?
Hally, are you go to get some frying lessons? ;D

I think you should try it once Amy. You can eat it cold in a sandwich or fry it or bake it.
Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 07:54:36 am
Quote from: EmeraldSue on July 09, 2012, 07:05:32 am
Gert,
A quick count of my bottles of sauces - 33  :o



You win so far ES.
 ;D

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 09, 2012, 07:56:40 am
Gosh, does ths include vinegars, mustards, sauces, oils etc

Too scared to count
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 08:08:57 am
If I added the oils mustards vinegars condiments I do not think I could count that high. Not to mention the sauces, salts, peppers. OMG

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 08:11:17 am
Very scary. But I must use them up along with the excess cans, freezer food and moisturises under the vanity.

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 08:28:02 am
Hally is to blame for this.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: EmeraldSue on July 09, 2012, 08:36:00 am
Ok, less than half are chili sauces, but look at this!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/76d2f641-89ff-1c37.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on July 09, 2012, 08:57:51 am
Amy
Bubble and squeak traditionally was left over mashed potato mixed with left over cooked cabbage fried in dripping. The squeak is the noise the water from the cabbage  makes as it hits the hot fat.

No one cooks in dripping anymore.

Hope this helps
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 09, 2012, 10:19:19 am
Well DH has certainly redeemed himself

Morning Red Tea from T2
Chockates from the chocolatier
 & bath bombs from Lush

Happy Hally ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 10:33:07 am
Quote from: EmeraldSue on July 09, 2012, 08:36:00 am
Ok, less than half are chili sauces, but look at this!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/76d2f641-89ff-1c37.jpg)

You definitely win. I am so happy
 
Oh dear I should not be laughing

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 10:47:03 am
Quote from: Halex on July 09, 2012, 10:19:19 am
Well DH has certainly redeemed himself

Morning Red Tea from T2
Chockates from the chocolatier
 & bath bombs from Lush

Happy Hally ;D

What can I say? LOL!

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 09, 2012, 11:18:18 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 07:51:38 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 09, 2012, 06:47:12 am
Okay... I think spam is off the menu for me... :-X Thanks Robyn and Gert :-))

So is there any reason why it is called Bubble and Squeak? ??? Why not just Tasty Leftovers?
Hally, are you go to get some frying lessons? ;D

I think you should try it once Amy. You can eat it cold in a sandwich or fry it or bake it.
Gert

Do you think they will have spam and chips at the winery we're going to for lunch on the retreat weekend?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: nazar on July 09, 2012, 11:29:35 am
 NO  l think not amy
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: nazar on July 09, 2012, 11:31:12 am
l am too scared  to count the the pkts of pasta and other items in my pantry
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 09, 2012, 11:57:47 am
Yes Gert, he came up good ;D

Amy, I dont think you can have frying lessons, everyone can fry but e :o
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 07:52:03 pm
Quote from: EmeraldSue on July 09, 2012, 08:36:00 am
Ok, less than half are chili sauces, but look at this!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/76d2f641-89ff-1c37.jpg)

Whew, that's one huge lot of condiments.  :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 07:58:40 pm
Today my bosom buddy Jane and I are off to have our yearly mammograms.
Then because we've been good and had our check-ups it's off for a very nice lunch and glass of something bubbly.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on July 09, 2012, 08:34:39 pm
LOL....
Had mine done this year too.

Bosom buddies, good one!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 09:47:07 pm
Quote from: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 07:58:40 pm
Today my bosom buddy Jane and I are off to have our yearly mammograms.
Then because we've been good and had our check-ups it's off for a very nice lunch and glass of something bubbly.

Good plan . Did you  that you do not have to have a pap smear after 70?

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 10:10:38 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 09:47:07 pm
Quote from: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 07:58:40 pm
Today my bosom buddy Jane and I are off to have our yearly mammograms.
Then because we've been good and had our check-ups it's off for a very nice lunch and glass of something bubbly.

Good plan . Did you  that you do not have to have a pap smear after 70?

Gert
No, I didn't know that Gert. Well that's something appealing about being 70.  Is that something recent?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 10:26:24 pm
Quote from: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 10:10:38 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 09:47:07 pm
Quote from: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 07:58:40 pm
Today my bosom buddy Jane and I are off to have our yearly mammograms.
Then because we've been good and had our check-ups it's off for a very nice lunch and glass of something bubbly.

Good plan . Did you  that you do not have to have a pap smear after 70?

Gert
No, I didn't know that Gert. Well that's something appealing about being 70.  Is that something recent?

I should have asked shouldn't I. I was told that when I had mine this year . I will be 68 in Oct. I wonder if they will call me back in 2 years now.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 10:42:27 pm
I just googled it. There isn't a lot of information just that women over 70 that have had two previous normal pap smear results don't have to continue unless they want to.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 10:52:20 pm
Quote from: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 10:42:27 pm
I just googled it. There isn't a lot of information just that women over 70 that have had two previous normal pap smear results don't have to continue unless they want to.

They must have researched that the risk is neglidgable .  Who would want to?

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 09, 2012, 11:43:22 pm
very interesting info Gert..

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Post by: Amy :-) on July 10, 2012, 12:22:18 am
Oh look at everything I've still got to look forward to... pap smears, pregancancy, motherhood, getting my boobs poked, menopause.... what fun! :-))
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Post by: dede on July 10, 2012, 03:24:06 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 09:47:07 pm
Quote from: mcmich on July 09, 2012, 07:58:40 pm
Today my bosom buddy Jane and I are off to have our yearly mammograms.
Then because we've been good and had our check-ups it's off for a very nice lunch and glass of something bubbly.

Good plan . Did you  that you do not have to have a pap smear after 70?

Gert

Even if you still do the wild thing? :o
Or is that long gone by 70?
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Post by: dede on July 10, 2012, 03:25:58 am
Just finished some paper work that had to be done. Also did DS 16 very first tax return by e-tax.
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Post by: obbie on July 10, 2012, 06:08:34 am
Amy lots to look forward to.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 10, 2012, 08:03:31 am
Today:
Only a little bit of crying this morning.
3 hour personal training session - if I didn't know where my quads were before, I certainly do now. HELLO legs!
Lunch. Little bit more crying.
Very long shower.
Forum surfing.
Trying to get motivated for study.
Going to make a cup of tea now.
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Post by: astarra on July 10, 2012, 08:10:48 am
Crying Amy?  ??? What's wrong?  :(
Hope whatever it is is better soon.  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 10, 2012, 08:14:00 am
My grandpa is very unwell :( He's not going to be around much longer :'(
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Post by: chrissa on July 10, 2012, 08:46:17 am
I feel so sorry for you Amy.  I hope your grandpa isn't suffering.  Wishing you the best during this time. I recently lost my most loving brother so I'm quite emotional when I hear of others being in such a position.  Take care
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Post by: dede on July 10, 2012, 08:57:59 am
Oh Amy I'm so sorry :(
I was only just talking to my mum about some people we know who are unwell and are not expected to live much longer. Big hugs from me.
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Post by: droverjess on July 10, 2012, 09:33:54 am
So sorry to hear this, it is a very hard time for you and your family.
Look after yourself Amy.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 10, 2012, 11:35:56 am
Sorry to hear that Amy  :(
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 10, 2012, 11:38:20 am
Thanks ladies. Chrissa and Mandi, I feel for you too :-*
Not long after my last post, my mum called me saying grandpa had been taken to hospital. We rushed up to see him and only just got home now. Here's a photo of me and grandpa in the hospital.
His breathing sounds terrible and he gets pain when he coughs or sneezes. We don't know how long he can keep going. He's 87 and had three heart surgeries, so I think we've done well to keep him this long :)
But its still not fair, and I hate the thought that I may have just seen him for the last time :'(
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Post by: courton on July 10, 2012, 11:49:23 am
What a lovely photo Amy.  It shows the love you have for him.
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Post by: Halex on July 10, 2012, 11:53:56 am
Amy, what a lovely photo of you both. You can see the love.

Hugs

Halex xx
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 10, 2012, 11:59:04 am
Thanks courton and Hally, I do love him so very much :)
He was telling me what he'd had for lunch and it made me want to run and get nana's thermomix so I could cook him a lovely soup or risotto or something :-))
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Post by: judydawn on July 10, 2012, 12:12:15 pm
Thanks for sharing this moment with your Grandpa Amy - it certainly tugs at one's heart strings.  Love to you both  :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on July 10, 2012, 12:20:05 pm
That is a moment in time to treasure Amy. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Gretchen
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Post by: JulieO on July 10, 2012, 12:26:23 pm
Aww Amy it's such a hard thing to go through.  Much love and hugs.  :-*
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Post by: astarra on July 10, 2012, 12:32:19 pm
Hugs Amy. My eyes teared up when I read about your G'pa, they spilled over when I saw the photo.  :'(
Thinking of you and your family during this hard time.  :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 10, 2012, 12:35:36 pm
Thanks so much everyone. Your support means a lot to me :-*
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Post by: nazar on July 10, 2012, 12:51:47 pm
 amy that is a beautiful photo of the two of you
he would of enjoyed having you there
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Post by: jakodai on July 10, 2012, 01:14:46 pm
It's a beautiful photo Amy, and my thoughts really are with you at this very difficult time. 'They' say it's easier when you know it's coming, but I think that's rubbish - its so much harder when you know. But maybe that's just me - I focus too much on what's coming and miss out on the opportunities to spend time with them that I have.

My day today has NOT gone anything close to plan. DS woke up this morning quite lethargic, then wanted to go to back to bed and slept for an hour and a half. When he woke up he was very fussy(not like him at all) and lethargic again and had a high temperature so I took him to the hospital (he's dr was booked out) and he threw up in the taxi. He's been on antibiotics for nearly 2 weeks, and a nasty cough for nearly 3 months, so the tiredness, fussy was & high-temperature had me worried. They think he's caught a virus on top of the infection he has, so they gave him something to stop the vomiting & observed him for a couple of hours to make sure the vomiting stopped and sent us home. He's still not well, but no more vomiting, so that's a plus.
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Post by: Wonder on July 10, 2012, 01:35:41 pm
Amy that's a beautiful photo and one I'm sure you will treasure in the coming months and years. Having just lost my brother last week I know how you are feeling and I send you big hugs. Look after yourself.
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Post by: nazar on July 10, 2012, 01:42:23 pm
 jakodal  thats not good that your son is feeling so ill
l am glad that he has stopped vomitting  and are hoping that he will be feeling better soon
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Post by: jakodai on July 10, 2012, 02:10:50 pm
Thanks Nazar, so am I! It's been a long 12 months, and I'm really hoping that things turn around once he has the surgery. I know kids get sick, but he's sick all the time. Over the last 12 months he's been sick more often than he's been well. When does he get a chance to do normal kid things?
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Post by: meganjane on July 10, 2012, 02:26:03 pm
My thoughts are with you Amy. I didn't know my grandparents as they died before I was born except for my Dad's dad and I was only about 5 when he died. My children have been lucky enough to have my DH's parents around when they were growing up. We only have their Pop now and he's a spritely young chicken at 79, fit as a Mallee Bull.

jakodai, hope you can put your little one's illness behind you soon.

My day was a busy one with a Demo in a town 60km away. It was a Delivery Demo and fun, but no sale. Never mind, I just don't think I was cut out for selling stuff (except the stuff that I make, of course!).
I have another Demo in town again on Thursday. DH is getting a bit narky about the travel, fuel costs, food costs and no sales, so not sure how long I'll last as a consultant if this keeps up!

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Post by: Merrilyn on July 10, 2012, 02:43:09 pm
Amy, I'll keep you and your grandpa in my prayers and thoughts.

Jakodai, sorry to hear about your son.  I hope he's feeling better soon.

MJ hang in  there.  It's early days yet.


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Post by: mcmich on July 10, 2012, 02:48:06 pm
Take care Amy and Jakodai.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 10, 2012, 02:49:20 pm
I agree with Merrilyn,hang in there MJ.You are so knowledgeable about the TM that you are a perfect demonstrator. :)
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 10, 2012, 10:16:18 pm
Amy after seeing my dad deteriorate I know how hard it is to see your loved ones suffer. Big hugs. This year has not been a good one for me. In feb I lost my best mate and then in March I lost my dad. Sometimes life is just too hard.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 10, 2012, 11:42:30 pm
Thanks everyone :) Apparently grandpa was very miserable after we left the hospital last night :( I'd just wanted to stay with him but he was very tired.
Amanda, I hope your son gets better soon. Poor boy :(

Quote from: DizzyGirl on July 10, 2012, 10:16:18 pm
Amy after seeing my dad deteriorate I know how hard it is to see your loved ones suffer. Big hugs. This year has not been a good one for me. In feb I lost my best mate and then in March I lost my dad. Sometimes life is just too hard.

DG, I'm really sorry to hear that. I can't imagine how hard that must have been for you :'(
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Post by: Halex on July 10, 2012, 11:47:31 pm
Jakodai, your poor ds, I am so sorry he gets sick so much.

DG, i agree life is not fair & its hard at times, but everything we go through makes us stronger & more compassionate to others.

Amy,  hugs to all of you.

Xx
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 10, 2012, 11:48:51 pm
Thanks Amy. Last week was a bad week. Dads ashes and plaque are now at the cemetery. DS and I went to visit and I had a major breakdown.
Sunday I cleaned out my buffet and saw some lovely tea light candle holders my best mate bought me about 12 years ago. Also saw a lovely little clock dad bought me for my 25th birthday. Both are behind glass and treasured dearly.
Dad made a memory box for DS and when he is upset he can have a look at it and remember all the good times he had with his dearly loved pop.

My thoughts and prayers are with you x
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Post by: obbie on July 11, 2012, 12:05:31 am
What a beautiful photo Amy, one you will treasure for ever. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 11, 2012, 12:21:14 am
Quote from: DizzyGirl on July 10, 2012, 11:48:51 pm
Dad made a memory box for DS and when he is upset he can have a look at it and remember all the good times he had with his dearly loved pop.

My thoughts and prayers are with you x

Grandpa's must be good at making things. I have a little jarrah cupboard by my bedside that my grandpa made for me, and he also made us a bookcase and a couple of coffee tables.
I'm glad DS has his memory box :)

 :-* :-* :-*

Thanks Robyn, I have just put the photo as my computer desktop background so I will see grandpa everyday ;)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 11, 2012, 01:57:51 am
Amy, here is something to cheer you up!
I am making some pull apart loaves for lunch today. I picked some rainbow chard from the garden, washed it well (?) and sautéed it in the pan. I took the lid of and guess what I found?
(http://img.tapatalk.com/76d2ee5b-cf66-c4e6.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/76d2ee5b-cf90-234f.jpg)

A lovely steamed caterpillar! LOL
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Post by: Wonder on July 11, 2012, 02:01:49 am
Eeeeeeewww
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Post by: obbie on July 11, 2012, 04:25:20 am
steamed bug.... :o
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 11, 2012, 04:53:39 am
LOL ;D ;D
Thank you so much ES, I really needed that laugh :-*
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Post by: kt2 on July 11, 2012, 05:08:46 am
Oh dear!!  :o
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Post by: dede on July 11, 2012, 05:35:04 am
Oops. See Amy your not alone :D
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Post by: mcmich on July 11, 2012, 05:37:15 am
Did a spring clean of study, entry hall and rumpus room.
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Post by: Yvette on July 11, 2012, 06:30:24 am
Same thing everyday now work work work
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Post by: mcmich on July 11, 2012, 06:47:37 am
How is the new job going Yvette? Coping with the full time work?
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Post by: Yvette on July 11, 2012, 08:09:20 am
It is going very well  Mich I am really tired by about 8 30 but I'm sure this will pass once I get used to it. I have picked it up better than I thought I would and all the people here are really nice too which helps
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Post by: mcmich on July 11, 2012, 08:21:00 am
That's good Yvette. Don't think I could gp back to full time after 25yrs of part time.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 11, 2012, 09:14:27 am
I just handed in my resignation. Oh the relief :D
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 11, 2012, 09:17:27 am
Great news Amy. I will be handing mine in soon. Need to concentrate on our business.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 11, 2012, 09:22:23 am
What sort of business do you have DG?
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 11, 2012, 09:23:52 am
A produce and trailer sales and parts shop.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 11, 2012, 09:25:21 am
Ouch.... Forgot to put the pressure valve down in the PC and just burnt my thumb on the steam. Must remember to push it in before starting.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 11, 2012, 09:28:07 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 11, 2012, 09:14:27 am
I just handed in my resignation. Oh the relief :D

Good girl. Are you going to lok for another job straight away or take a break?

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 11, 2012, 09:32:39 am
Thanks Gert :D
Just before I took my resignation in to work, I actually went to my local college and enrolled in a Nutrition and Dietetic Assistance course... so I might wait until I see what my workload is going to be like until I look for another job :)
But I am already considering asking around at some local cafes to see if they need waitresses. I just don't like the thought of being without an income :-))
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Post by: droverjess on July 11, 2012, 10:34:45 am
Hello.

Lovely photo Amy, so sorry about your family news. I can't really add anything that hasn't already been said, but know that you and your family are in our thoughts. Good luck with college.

Jakodai so sorry about your son, long illnesses are hard for all concerned. Been there done that.

The graduation was very very special yesterday. We were all so very proud. Mum, step dad, dad, and brother. Lovely photos.
Bit surreal at times sitting with a DH on one side and an exH on the other but it was all fine. What she wanted and it was her day. I had been a bit nervous about that aspect but actually needn't have been.

Long drive back to where we are staying last night, got in at  midnight, woke at 6, but manged to sleep again and am still bit tired today. Lots of standing yesterday. Very wet too, still raining today.
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Post by: mcmich on July 11, 2012, 10:37:36 am
Glad it all went well DJ. It's lovely to see your children doing well.
How's DH?
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Post by: gertbysea on July 11, 2012, 10:43:52 am
Worth it all . Things change. People change. Usually  everyone comes good  when needs be. Lovely.

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on July 11, 2012, 10:44:48 am
Thanks mcmich. Yes it is.
DH bit better. He felt a it woozy at times yesterday, but would have missed the occasion for anything. He took a really  good video of her getting her hood put on by the robing master and shaking hands on the stage.  Brilliant.

Thanks Gert too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 11, 2012, 10:46:18 am
Glad to hear that he graduation went well DJ,they are special ;) It must be good to be home safe and sound.DD has a friend who lives in Hebden Bridge and she has been flooded twice. :o
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 11, 2012, 10:48:06 am
Hi DJ, thanks for your well wishes :)
I'm glad to hear your DD's graduation went well :D I know how she must have felt, I used to do a lot of performing and I would have mum on one side of the audience and dad on the other side. It was very awkward and at times unpleasant :(
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Post by: droverjess on July 11, 2012, 10:58:00 am
Thanks CC
We r still oop north! The rain just carries on. Back to south on Saturday.
Cragside today.

On no Amy she was absolutely fine with it all. It was me who was more nervous.
It is all long ago now but these major traumas do tend to have long tails.
So another occasion in the future, of which I hope there will be some good ones, should be OK now.

I worked hard over the years to make sure they kept in regular contact with their dad and extended family. it has been worth it.

When the Uni offered a free group photo my DH immediatly stood to one side and DD said no way, you too. So there are we are all of us in a picture, 2 dads, one mum and a brother with the graduate.  Priceless. It means so much.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 11, 2012, 11:04:08 am
Sorry DJ I missread the post :P
Well you will be pleased to know we have sunshine down south with scattered showers.It's still very muddy though, :( Could throw pots here with all the clay soil that's been churned up :D
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Post by: gertbysea on July 11, 2012, 11:04:33 am
Proves you have done a very good job . Priceless is right.
Gert
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Post by: judydawn on July 11, 2012, 11:09:14 am
It's nice when this can happen DJ - forget the past and put the kids first.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 11, 2012, 11:29:13 am
Quote from: Droverjess on July 11, 2012, 10:58:00 am
On no Amy she was absolutely fine with it all. It was me who was more nervous.
It is all long ago now but these major traumas do tend to have long tails.
So another occasion in the future, of which I hope there will be some good ones, should be OK now.

I worked hard over the years to make sure they kept in regular contact with their dad and extended family. it has been worth it.

When the Uni offered a free group photo my DH immediatly stood to one side and DD said no way, you too. So there are we are all of us in a picture, 2 dads, one mum and a brother with the graduate.  Priceless. It means so much.

Oh DJ, thats so special. It sounds like you've done very well keeping them all in touch, and its paid off :)
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Post by: meganjane on July 11, 2012, 12:05:42 pm
So lovely DJ. Gotta put stuff behind us and get on with what's ahead.

Great news Amy and good to hear that you're planning to study. I've been thinking about study too. I'd love to do Chemistry. It would help me so much in my skincare business. Not sure where to start, though!
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Post by: gertbysea on July 11, 2012, 12:23:18 pm
There must be plenty of sort of courses line.  At Harvard they  post a lot of lectures on Chemistry.  Maybe explore  the Internet or even long distance learning. Anyway I think  you could tell others a few things about skin care and making products.

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 11, 2012, 12:27:38 pm
Thanks MJ :) The nutrition course is on top of the personal training course I'm doing... I haven't had a break from study since I started school. I'm just always look for new opportunities to learn :-))
Chemistry scares me though :o
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Post by: gertbysea on July 11, 2012, 12:32:44 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 11, 2012, 12:27:38 pm
Thanks MJ :) The nutrition course is on top of the personal training course I'm doing... I haven't had a break from study since I started school. I'm just always look for new opportunities to learn :-))
Chemistry scares me though :o

Chemistry should not scare you Amy. It opens up a whole new world  of what  how and why and would also be a help in  nutrition.  I loved chemistry especially playing with bunsen burners .  I guess they would still use them today in high schools.

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 11, 2012, 12:40:31 pm
I know Gertie, I just have trouble getting my head around all the numbers and symbols :-))
Oh yes, bunsen burners. Add in some aerosol deodorant cans. That was the number one trick when I was in high school :o
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Post by: gertbysea on July 11, 2012, 12:52:48 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 11, 2012, 12:40:31 pm
I know Gertie, I just have trouble getting my head around all the numbers and symbols :-))
Oh yes, bunsen burners. Add in some aerosol deodorant cans. That was the number one trick when I was in high school :o

Knowing some chemistry is great for trivia nights.

We did not have aerosol deodorant cans in my day. Pity. We did however have aerosol hair spray. Lots of it.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on July 11, 2012, 12:53:15 pm
I hate chemistry.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 11, 2012, 12:58:11 pm
Quote from: mcmich on July 11, 2012, 12:53:15 pm
I hate chemistry.

But I bet you use it in someway each day.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on July 11, 2012, 01:00:57 pm
Went to DD2's for lunch for GS's 4th birthday today and now I am still trying to catch up on all of today's postings - that will teach me to shut down the forum for over 4 hours. :-)) ;)
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Post by: mcmich on July 11, 2012, 01:02:31 pm
Yes, I'm sure I do. I probably use a lot of things each day that I don't know about.

Ooohhh, the delights of dementia  :) :) :)
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Post by: mcmich on July 11, 2012, 01:05:32 pm
Quote from: judydawn on July 11, 2012, 01:00:57 pm
Went to DD2's for lunch for GS's 4th birthday today and now I am still trying to catch up on all of today's postings - that will teach me to shut down the forum for over 4 hours. :-)) ;)

Oohh, a party. You didn't miss much JD...or maybe?
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 11, 2012, 01:06:52 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 11, 2012, 12:52:48 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 11, 2012, 12:40:31 pm
I know Gertie, I just have trouble getting my head around all the numbers and symbols :-))
Oh yes, bunsen burners. Add in some aerosol deodorant cans. That was the number one trick when I was in high school :o

Knowing some chemistry is great for trivia nights.

We did not have aerosol deodorant cans in my day. Pity. We did however have aerosol hair spray. Lots of it.

Gert

I went to a trivia night once, and the only question I got right was "what is a whale's fat called?" and I was so excited at finally knowing an answer that I shouted it out and everyone heard me and laughed :-[

We still have that, but teenagers don't usually carry it in their backpacks :-))
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 11, 2012, 03:26:57 pm
Flew to Newman this morning with DD, my sister & BiL Did some sight seeing and had a BBQ in the bush.
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Post by: Frozzie on July 11, 2012, 06:12:19 pm
Visiting firenze under à beautiful sunny day.. Ending day in à bar with à cocktail or two  ;) then off to havé some pizza...italian style.. Loving my day !! Hope your having (all) a lovely day!!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 11, 2012, 06:21:39 pm
Quote from: Frozzie on July 11, 2012, 06:12:19 pm
Visiting firenze under à beautiful sunny day.. Ending day in à bar with à cocktail or two  ;) then off to havé some pizza...italian style.. Loving my day !! Hope your having (all) a lovely day!!
Good to hear that you are enjoying the sunshine Kim. :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 11, 2012, 08:21:12 pm
Took my car into the local Ford garage to have the tyres replaced and to check the steering as I thought there was a problem. :-\
Walked the dog and this afternoon we got caught in a thunderstorm whilst walking :P Did manage to do a little housework ;D Raided my neighbours rhubarb plant to make ILB Rhubarb and Cinnamon cake.My neighbour said her DH doesn't like it and help myself. :)
Oh nearly forgot,Herman got stirred as he's on day five ;)
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Post by: obbie on July 11, 2012, 09:39:45 pm
Hi Kim, cocktails  yum....
Hi DD, glad the family are enjoying the holiday
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Post by: droverjess on July 11, 2012, 10:02:09 pm
Thanks megan and everyone.
Chemistry! I understand where you are coming from, but agree with Gert, you are very learned in your craft already.

Did a National Trust house today and truly hated every minute of  it. So very busy, everyone herded round the house like livestock with so many people inside you couldn't see anything. I suppose it was so wet that everyone headed for an indoor attraction.
Better when outside in POURING rain. Lots of roads flooded, quite an exciting drive. Had a cuppa with an old friend and fish n chips on way back to holiday house. Tried to see another friend but she wasn't there and O2 phone network is down so no mobiles since about 3 pm.

Bought some more plants to take home for the garden. Quite a lot of the plants are now from places we've visited this year. All hardy, all perennial or self seeders.

Out all day tomorrow and hopefully get to Alnwick castle garden On Friday, weather dependent. I'll be going home for a rest at this rate. DH now at the bunged up phase of manflu. Me.... Am ok so far, fingers crossed.


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Post by: mcmich on July 11, 2012, 10:14:06 pm
Sounds like you are having a lovely break DJ.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 11, 2012, 10:17:43 pm
Quote from: Dashingden on July 11, 2012, 03:26:57 pm
Flew to Newman this morning with DD, my sister & BiL Did some sight seeing and had a BBQ in the bush.

Is your BIL gobsmacked?

Gert
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 11, 2012, 10:22:38 pm
Must get ready to head to town. Haircut plus grocery shopping today. Have a great day friends :)
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Post by: Katiej on July 11, 2012, 10:29:23 pm
You have a great day too DG!

I'm on the train heading to work for more end of financial year fun (not!).
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 11, 2012, 11:46:00 pm
Trains,, we dont have any here.

I am at work, must do some though..... :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 12, 2012, 12:27:14 am
Quote from: obbie on July 11, 2012, 11:46:00 pm
Trains,, we dont have any here.

We only have one train here Robyn, and its not even for people :-))

On my agenda today: going for a run and a swim, studying, baking, forum surfing and vegetable shopping :) Oh, and going to a class tonight :P
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 12, 2012, 01:03:26 am
A day outside in the cold. Ds has an auskick day session from 10am- 4ish, hopefully earlier.

So a day in the park, have packed a picnic, pizza, spinach quiche, homus, bread, fruit, crackers & cheese, chocolate  milk,  custard cookies,  & a bottle  of wine for the mums. Hoping we can buy hot coffee.

 :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 12, 2012, 01:21:39 am
Sounds good H - hope the weather is nice to you!  :)

Miss 5 still home from school, feeling a bit better tho today - phew.  :)
Am finding a bag to get rid of, cooking and cleaning, Thursday and friday jobs today, mum coming tomorrow! Think I'll have fun with the 3 girls under my feet.... :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 12, 2012, 01:22:33 am
Thats good Astarra.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: maddy on July 12, 2012, 02:03:45 am
Can't - feel - my - legs....walking for hours in heeled boots yesterday = completely stupid!  :-\

Catching up at home, attempting very, very overdue BAS statemements, then visit elderly F.I.L. in hopspital....tough old buggar, he has more lives than a cat....some of his bowel popped out through his hernia  :o  he's doing o.k. though.
Was going to take in some soup, as he's very vocal about the "hospital soup"....but he's still only sucking on ice cubes after 5 days.

Dropping money off at Dads, he's building me a new computer (I love that he's a computer wizz!) all for the grand sum of $350...Bargain  8)....I need this one for the business and it's driving me nuts how slow it is....plus it's making very scary noises still, which really cant be good  :-\

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Thermolicious on July 12, 2012, 02:40:31 am
Well at work at the mo  ;D  A lot of catching up to do as I have had the bl**dy flu that is going around for the past week and a bit!

I had to drop my husband off for back surgery this morning for a 6.30am checkin so early rise for me today, leaving the house at 5.15am!  He is first on the list so I am eagerly awaiting news from the hospital.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 12, 2012, 02:42:26 am
Maddy, you will soon learn comfort is more important than fashion - hope you feel your legs again soon  :-*

Hope DH's back surgery is successful Bec - backs are a real problem.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 12, 2012, 02:57:27 am
Thermolicious I hope all goes well for DH. It is hard waiting.


Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Thermolicious on July 12, 2012, 02:59:24 am
Ta Judy and Gert - I am definitely not fond of the waiting.  I keep checking my mobile in case I have missed any calls ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 12, 2012, 03:00:14 am
Maddy high heels what are they.... Gosh i'm so casual.

Thermolicious i hope DH is ok.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 12, 2012, 03:34:13 am
Thermolicious the waiting is the worst part. Hope all goes smoothly for you and your DH :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 12, 2012, 03:35:15 am
Working today cutting and joining frames. Having a quick cuppa before I get back to it :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: maddy on July 12, 2012, 03:42:06 am
Quote from: judydawn on July 12, 2012, 02:42:26 am
Maddy, you will soon learn comfort is more important than fashion - hope you feel your legs again soon  :-*

True words Judy.... but have an inkling that this will be me at 80

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kwAsjc-yrTs/TNauzv6f33I/AAAAAAAAAS0/W90cmtCDobs/s400/moms+trip+here+010.jpg)

 :D


Wishing your hubby a speedy recovery thermolicious.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Greyhoundmum on July 12, 2012, 03:48:52 am
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Hi my first time on this thread! Love to read what things people get up to, so thought I'd share.
 Have a week off work, made lemon butter to give as gifts to the ladies who came to my TM demo.  Also made some cute cards all variations on the hand made kimono.  Just been for run on the beach with my greyhound (hence my forum name) and just wish I didn't have to go back to work next week.  have a great day.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Thermolicious on July 12, 2012, 03:52:26 am
Ta lovely ones - still no word from the hospital  :-\

Greyhoundmum - beautiful card (very clever!) and the lemon butter looks fab.  The little touches, like the label, just means so much.  Enjoy the rest of your hols :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 12, 2012, 03:53:38 am
They (the cards) are so cute greyhoundmum!  :)
Good idea with giving lemon butter to your demo guests - might get a few sales too!  ;)

Thinking of you and your DH thermolicious...hope you hear something soon.  :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 12, 2012, 04:19:27 am
I despair . There are so mny clever people on this forum.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 12, 2012, 04:29:19 am
nice cards
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: stacelee on July 12, 2012, 05:20:15 am
I've had a good and bad day :(....started at 5am as usual, made the spanish cakes (yum) and custard biscuits......finally got the overtired teenager in the car at 7 instead of our normal 6.30.....dropped him off, went to work to drop their nosh off.  Went to Campbells Cash and Carry and stocked up on cooking salt, brown sugar etc etc and got a couple of good bargains....unfortunately while I was in there someone lifted my car keys out of my handbag.  Luckily I work not far from Campbells so my husband came and rescued me......amazingly!!!!! not long after my husband (who is not a tiny man) arrived, my keys were handed in.  I know that they were in my handbag because I checked that my car was locked as I walked in the building and then dropped the keys back inside my bag.  What really annoyed me was I didn't realise what had happened because I was so busy loading my groceries into the boot, I thought I had unlocked the car myself.  My husband thinks that my car was being watched and that it may have been driven off while I was returning the trolley to the trolley bag.  It was a very bizarre experience, but from now on I know to zip my keys inside my bag.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 12, 2012, 05:38:22 am
so did they take your car..hope all is ok.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 12, 2012, 05:53:08 am
They must have been quick to take your car in the time it took to put the trolley back.
Hope you get it back OK.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: stacelee on July 12, 2012, 05:58:24 am
Nope, my car is safe.....I'd say I was lucky because I didn't actually leave my car until my husband arrived.  I'd pulled everything in and out of my car three times looking for the keys.  I rang my husband as soon as I realised something was wrong because he carries a spare key to my car on his key ring and was only 3 minutes away.  I actually didn't even think about the fact that my keys had to have been lifted until he had gotten there.  He was the one who realised that they had to have been lifted....I'm neurotic about locking things up and have been known to walk back three times to check houses and cars so he knew there was no way that I could have left it unlocked.  Once he said that I remembered having to move my iPad to put my keys in my bag and that I had pushed the button a couple of times on my keys to make sure the lights flashed to say it was locked.  I am now going to be far more conscious of keeping an eye on my handbag.  I turned my back on it a couple of times to pick up the big bags of flour and sugar....won't do that again.  I don't keep anything valuable in my car but it would have been a major nuisance to be without it. Its only a ford fiesta but its my baby.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 12, 2012, 06:12:16 am
I am conscious also of locking my car to return the trolly as I sometimes leave my handbag in the boot with.the  groceries.
 
That is scary. I often see people leave open handbags in the trollys  ans sometimes ask them if they know their purse is vulnerable.
Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 12, 2012, 06:25:55 am
another reason I have security cameras at work, and on my car all day.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 12, 2012, 06:35:14 am
Quote from: Thermolicious on July 12, 2012, 03:52:26 am
Ta lovely ones - still no word from the hospital  :-\

Best wishes to your DH Thermolicious - do you mind me asking what surgery he is having?

Just went to the sports shop and got new bathers, a new jumper and some sports gloves :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 12, 2012, 06:45:20 am
Wow stacelee, you were lucky - but unlucky too...what a scarey thing to happen.  :o
Hope whoever tryed to pull that dirty trick on you is caught.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 12, 2012, 07:06:36 am
Today I had a lovely lunch at Eurobar with Thermomixlover AKA Wendy.
On the way home picked up a bunch of flowers for the hall table.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 12, 2012, 07:11:54 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 12, 2012, 07:06:36 am
Today I had a lovely lunch at Eurobar with Thermomixlover AKA Wendy.
On the way home picked up a bunch of flowers for the hall table.

That sounds lovely Michele, how exciting that everyone seems to be meeting each other :D
Those flowers are gorgeous too.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Thermolicious on July 12, 2012, 07:13:30 am
Just got a call from the hospital and he is ready for collection!  I am able to leave work at 3pm to get him :)  They are very happy that he is mobile etc as they expected him to have to stay overnight.  Great news and ta for everyones thoughts.  Might just zoom up a nice comforting rissotto for him tonight  8)

Amy - he usually has rhizotomies but the last one wasn't good at all - didn't kill the pain and produced some strange nerve problems :(  So they have had to amp it up.  I'm not sure exactly what he has had done this time but fingers crossed.  Unfortunately it is for an ongoing back injury resulting from a 4wd running him over a number of years ago  :-))  He is a strong one though and rarely lets on how much he is hurting but you can see the pain in his eyes  :'(  Lets hope this will relieve some of it.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 12, 2012, 07:14:49 am
Thats great news Thermolicious :D

I really hope he gets some relief, I know how painful spinal injuries can be :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Thermolicious on July 12, 2012, 07:20:17 am
Hugs!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 12, 2012, 07:28:25 am
Hope it is all good!

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on July 12, 2012, 07:30:25 am
Sounds like everything is working out well for everyone.

I've dropped 3 bags off to Vinnies on my way to a large Salvo op shop here at Findon where I again looked for things for the retreat dress up.  Op shops are so up market these days (their display shelves of handbags, shoes etc are as good as any departmental store) that it was hard to find something bizarre but I am sick of looking so grabbed a couple of things and will have a trial dress up later to see which one I prefer.  They'll go back to the op shop after I've finished with them ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 12, 2012, 07:38:58 am
Thermolicious, hope it all went well. Risotto will make him feel much better.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 12, 2012, 07:40:50 am
Michelle nice flowers..
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 12, 2012, 08:51:06 am
For the past week I have been asking my mum if she could take me to look for a new mountain bike. She has just texted me saying that she has ordered me one online... for $1050 :o Thank God for bartercard! :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 12, 2012, 08:57:37 am
You won't need a lift to the retreat then?

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 12, 2012, 08:59:42 am
Depends if you want me to get there before you're all leaving again!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 12, 2012, 11:02:14 am
Wow Stacelee you did have a good and bad day.
Here in Perth (Tas) we are having trouble with someone breaking into cars of a night time and taking items. I have now heard of about 7 people have had there cars broken into and things taken. Perth is only a small town.
It's getting a real problem :(
What is it going to be like in 10 years time :o
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 12, 2012, 11:46:23 am
Stacelee, pretty scary.

We had a good but cold day. We were the only mums with chairs, table, a feast & wine. It was great for the boys, 5 west coast eagle players were there to talk to the kids, sign autographs. Ds got his jersey sgned. The coashes were from the wafl so they earnt lots of tips, but I was cold.

Hot bath & early to bed for me.

Car hopefully ready tomorrow, they sad late afternoon. >:(





Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Katiej on July 12, 2012, 12:02:26 pm
Hope you do get your car back tomorrow Halex.

I'm currently at Adelaide airport drinking a truly horrible hot chocolate. We are picking up a mate of my DH who is staying with us for a few days. The plane is late though.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 12, 2012, 12:04:40 pm
The coffee there is even worse Katie  :D :D  Hope the plane isn't going to be too late.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Katiej on July 12, 2012, 12:07:18 pm
Glad I don't drink coffee then! 20 minutes late, so not that bad really.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on July 12, 2012, 12:53:12 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 11, 2012, 10:17:43 pm
Quote from: Dashingden on July 11, 2012, 03:26:57 pm
Flew to Newman this morning with DD, my sister & BiL Did some sight seeing and had a BBQ in the bush.

Is your BIL gobsmacked?

Gert

Yes a bit. Took him on a tour of BHP mine today. That blew him away.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 12, 2012, 01:05:49 pm
Quote from: Dashingden on July 12, 2012, 12:53:12 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 11, 2012, 10:17:43 pm
Quote from: Dashingden on July 11, 2012, 03:26:57 pm
Flew to Newman this morning with DD, my sister & BiL Did some sight seeing and had a BBQ in the bush.

Is your BIL gobsmacked?

Gert

Yes a bit. Took him on a tour of BHP mine today. That blew him away.

Love those Yanks with their mouths wide opened.

On the retreat I will tell you a tale of a top,US NSA spook who,happened to be my BIL.  Hysterical  it is with his encounter with the Australian  outback.

Cringeworthy.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on July 12, 2012, 09:47:31 pm
sounds fun DD :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 13, 2012, 12:01:44 am
Hoping to shop, cook & pick up my car.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 13, 2012, 12:07:20 am
I did the beep test at my personal training class last night. I scored 10.1, which was the third highest score in the class. I'm pretty happy with that :)

Today: Personal training session, study, forum surfing and possibly grocery shopping ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 13, 2012, 12:47:13 am
That's great Amy. Congratulations.  :D

Today - bit more cleaning, mum getting here 3pm!  ;D Apparently I am to do some coloring in with the girls today too!  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 13, 2012, 12:51:30 am
Thanks Astarra ;D

Colouring in is the most important thing! :D
I hope you have fun with your mum visiting ;D ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 13, 2012, 01:02:26 am
It will be lovely to see your mum after 12 months astarra. The girls could colour in a picture for her.
I don't have any grand children yet but can't wait to have some hand made drawings to put on the fridge.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 13, 2012, 01:09:42 am
Now that is a great idea Michele! Thanx!  :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 13, 2012, 01:15:57 am
Thats what Fridges are for.... where else do you put up the drawings....

My DD does I love u cards on the fridge..
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on July 13, 2012, 01:36:27 am
Done very little as I've only been up and hour and a half.(it's 8.30 here) I'm going in to the Good Food and Wine show in half an hour. I'm looking forward to it. I like to go alone as I can push my nose in and don't have to worry about my companion for the day. Last year I went with DD and that was good as we each took turns at pushing into the crowds and the other followed.
I'm looking forward to tasting some wine. Lucky I go in and out by train. ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 13, 2012, 01:40:50 am
Have a great day Cookie - you don't really need company to go to these shows as you are usually surrounded by dozens of people at any stand.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: maddy on July 13, 2012, 02:09:35 am
Have fun Cookie...and have some bubbles for me!
Day of errands, hospital run, then pick up my processor from the P.O....and dice away merrily...hope it works, bummer if it doesnt.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 13, 2012, 02:15:30 am
Lucky you Cookie. I certainly enjoyed the Sydney show.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 13, 2012, 02:18:38 am
I'm having a 10 minute break and doing a sudoku puzzle before I tackle some more cleaning out.
I'm getting much better at them now. I'm up to puzzle No 58 and even had to sharpen my pencil.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: DizzyGirl on July 13, 2012, 02:21:09 am
Warning Michele, Sudoku is very addictive, I play in on my ipad now too.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 13, 2012, 02:56:51 am
Have you printed off Uni's hardest sudoku ever ang tried it yet...????? It is hard... :-\
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 13, 2012, 03:07:42 am
No, I've only just started doing them and have a book for beginners. I have done a few in the paper and find them quite difficult.

Just as well I don't have an ipad.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Thermolicious on July 13, 2012, 03:18:24 am
Amy – huge congrats re: beep test result!  I need to get cracking on my fitness as the beep test is part of the criteria for a job I will be applying for shortly. Any tips on training?

Astarra – have fun with your mum!  Mums are the best :)

Cookie – I am jealous!  Make sure you report back and enjoy.

My day today = working until about 5 then heading home, grabbing the quilt and crashing on the lounge for a sci-fi movie marathon complete with home-made pizza and hot chocolate :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 13, 2012, 03:35:37 am
Can't wait to get home to start the weekend cooking.....
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Thermolicious on July 13, 2012, 03:43:06 am
What are the cooking plans obbie?  Also am I insane for dreaming about thermo hot choc while I am at work?  ;D  Even the hot choc from the cafe just isn't the same!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 13, 2012, 04:13:55 am
Thermlicious, every weekend I do a big cook up.

meals, cakes, biccies, slices, as much as I can.. :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: keiramax on July 13, 2012, 05:26:03 am
It's been a day of complaining.

One to Telstra  - we have the phone exchange on our property accessed from a different road.  They fail to tell the poor cleaning people how to get to it.  The man showed up yesterday at our house, drove in the gate panicked, drove onto the grass to turn around and got his car bogged.  It's not that hard to put a note on the service request with the correct address is it???  I don't know how he got is car out, because I was leaving the house when it happened running late for an appointment.  Now I'm left to clean up the muddy mess he left.

Two to our local council, one regarding public play equipment that is falling apart which they are meant to look after.  The safety rails are coming loose and the wood is all splitting leaving sharp bits etc  The other about the drainage on the fire access track which our driveway comes off.  The mud is now ankle deep.

But I feel cleansed now that I've gotten it off my chest.  I'm in the system now so will see what happens.

The rest of today is about catching up on housework, it's been a busy week out and about so nice to be home in my trackies and fluffy slippers.  I think the kids needed a day at home too, as they have both been asleep for hours.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 13, 2012, 05:26:23 am
Quote from: Thermolicious on July 13, 2012, 03:18:24 am
Amy – huge congrats re: beep test result!  I need to get cracking on my fitness as the beep test is part of the criteria for a job I will be applying for shortly. Any tips on training?

Thanks Thermolicious! ;D What job are you applying for?
I might be able to give you a few tips. What sort of exercise are you doing at the moment?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 13, 2012, 05:28:46 am
...Waiting...Waiting...the plane has been delayed yet AGAIN....  >:( 
Can't do too much about it tho.  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Thermolicious on July 13, 2012, 05:29:45 am
Amy - WAPOL but it won't be until I get my fitness amped up  ;D  I am seriously unfit so starting by doing interval training on the treadmill and working my way up to a crossfit session or two!  I need to get 6.1 to pass but my aim is to 10.1 which is pass for a young man.  I want to be as prepared for the academy as humanely possible.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 13, 2012, 05:33:46 am
Western Australian Police.... something? :-)) ;D

Interval training is excellent, I do a lot of that and it really gets your fitness up quickly. Try doing it on other machines as well as the treadmill if you can. Do you have access to crosstrainers or stepping machines? Are you doing any resistance training?
So I could qualify for WAPOL with my beep test score? ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 13, 2012, 05:38:47 am
Oh i hate the beep test runs >:(

I interval train from time to time :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Thermolicious on July 13, 2012, 05:39:40 am
Amy - Lol you would excel with that beep test result.  Do it!  :P

Ta for the tips - unfortunatley I only have access to the treadmill at the mo.  I am also doing weights.  I do have a bicycle - utterly uncoordinated but it might be good for something different, especially with the hills where I live.  I will carry on with this bl**dy interval training and might attempt a beep test in a couple of weeks time to see how far I have to go.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 13, 2012, 05:43:56 am
Good luck Thermolicious ;)

Since I'm studying personal training I wish you lived near me so I could practice on you ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Thermolicious on July 13, 2012, 05:45:27 am
Bugger - that would have been perfect!  How are you finding the studying?  Sounds like it would be v interesting.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 13, 2012, 05:52:38 am
studdy.... good  on you Amy. :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 13, 2012, 06:04:15 am
Thanks Robyn :)

Quote from: Thermolicious on July 13, 2012, 05:45:27 am
Bugger - that would have been perfect!  How are you finding the studying?  Sounds like it would be v interesting.

I know! You would be a great a experiment! ;D
I'm fascinated by the human body, and since I've become so health conscious and addicted to excerise I'm absolutely loving leaning about this stuff. Unfortunately the structure and delivery of my course isn't very good though, so I'm needing to do a lot of extra research of my own to make sure I understand all the concepts correctly. The course doesn't offer much support :-\
I also just enrolled in a Nutrition course the other day, so I'm excited for that too. I love health, it is very important ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 13, 2012, 06:07:31 am
Amy wait till you study anatomy  and Muscles, cells and all that..
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 13, 2012, 06:23:48 am
Levels of Structural Organisation: Chemical, Cellular, Tissue, Organ, System, Organism :)
Muscles of the arm: coracobrachialis, triceps brachii (long, medial and lateral heads), biceps brachii, brachialis, pronator teres, brachioradialis, extensor carpis, flexor digitorum superficialis, palmaris longus, flexor carpi...  ;D

They the sort of things you mean Robyn? ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Wonder on July 13, 2012, 06:28:55 am
Well done on that beep test Amy, I hear the AFL guys can get up to 15!  i had my first ever test a few weeks ago and got 6.2 which I was pretty happy with, I've always been a slow jogger and never thought I could get any faster but have been doing interval training on the treadmill for a few weeks to try and get my 10km fun run pace up to my sisters marathon pace for the Melbourne marathon later in the year. It's amazing how much faster you can go when you really push and have a goal in mind.

Thermolicious, good luck with your training, keep posting your progress towards that 10.1.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 13, 2012, 06:36:01 am
Quote from: Wonder on July 13, 2012, 06:28:55 am
Well done on that beep test Amy, I hear the AFL guys can get up to 15!  i had my first ever test a few weeks ago and got 6.2 which I was pretty happy with, I've always been a slow jogger and never thought I could get any faster but have been doing interval training on the treadmill for a few weeks to try and get my 10km fun run pace up to my sisters marathon pace for the Melbourne marathon later in the year. It's amazing how much faster you can go when you really push and have a goal in mind.

Thanks Wonder :D The highest score in class last night was 11.4, and that was a really fit guy who reminds me of an AFL footballer! :-))
Well done to you to though, it sounds like you're doing really well. Having goals definitely helps, because it makes you try that little bit harder ;)
My PT has been talking about getting me competing in traithlons when I get my bike skills up :o
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Post by: obbie on July 13, 2012, 06:41:52 am
Yes Amy, thats the stuff :)

Glad I finished study....
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 13, 2012, 06:46:57 am
Its brain-draining isn't it? But its fun to know :D
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Post by: Wonder on July 13, 2012, 06:49:20 am
I'm sure you would love the competing Amy. Google the beep test and AFL draft eligible players are expected to reach 15 and the highest has been 16.01, so you are getting right up there, according to google you would also qualify for the Army (7.5), Navy (6.1), airforce (6.5), Fire Brigade (9.6) and Police (women 6-7, men 9-10).
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 13, 2012, 06:53:51 am
Wow :o
Thats really amazing Wonder, thanks for looking that up and telling me :D I can't imagine myself getting to 15 though, it is a hard test :-))

I would love to compete in a traithlon, but I'm a very nervous person :-))
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Post by: cookie1 on July 13, 2012, 09:40:31 am
After reading about all you wonderful people and your beep tests I am a little scared to write about my day, but I will anyway.

Had a fantastic time at the Good Food and Wine Show. I've just got home (4.35) I tasted everything I could and had a few sips of wine. Later in the day you can't get near the wine places for all the winos :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ Today mainly young ladies who had had more than enough.
I saw Adriano Zumbo's show and loved it. Now I need the recipes for the things he made. I ended up buying his book and getting it signed and had my photo taken with him.
I also bought an Ainsley Harriot book for DD and had a cuddly photo with him, he is gorgeous. Didn't like him much before.
I bought some Maggie Beer stuff and heap so of cheese. One has chili and olives in it. My lunch was a healthy yoghurt, a Maggie Beer icecream and all the tastings I had. A lovely day.
I called at the TMX stand and watched for a while, until
 a lovely lady came up and spoke to me. I asked if they had any of the Devil books so I could see but she said they didn't, which was a little disappointing.
Now I have to cook dinner for the workers.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 13, 2012, 09:52:05 am
What. Lovely day. Just my sort.

Gert
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Post by: Halex on July 13, 2012, 09:56:36 am
Cookie, what a lovely day ;D

So jealous, love Ainsley.....

So what else did you buy?

I just got my car back, $0 yay, happy dance.

 :)
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Post by: kt2 on July 13, 2012, 10:09:06 am
Sounds like you had a wonderful day Cookie!  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on July 13, 2012, 10:20:49 am
Great day Cookie.
I met Ainsley about 4 years ago at the Sydney show. I hope his macadamia and white chocolate muffins are in the book, they are fantastic. Even better is his rendition of the muffin man.
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Post by: judydawn on July 13, 2012, 11:26:20 am
Your day sounded great Cookie - I understood what you did but the girls and their beep tests, lost me there  :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 13, 2012, 11:34:39 am
Cookie, sounds like you had a great day! Much more fun that a beep test :-))

Quote from: judydawn on July 13, 2012, 11:26:20 am
Your day sounded great Cookie - I understood what you did but the girls and their beep tests, lost me there  :D :D :D :D

 ;D Sorry Judy, I get carried away sometimes :-))
The beep test is a running test. You have to run backwards and forwards between two markers and get to the marker before the beep. As you go up through the levels, the beeps get closer together so you have to run faster ;)
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Post by: judydawn on July 13, 2012, 11:39:19 am
Please don't suggest we do a beep test on the retreat Amy - I am looking forward to a very unhealthy weekend  ;) ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 13, 2012, 11:42:35 am
LOL Judy, I wouldn't do that to you ;D
They're not the pinnacle of excitement anyway :-))
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 13, 2012, 11:08:21 pm
Cookie what a lovely day you had. I'm so jealous. Love Ainsley. Next year I must go to the Sydney show.
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Post by: Halex on July 14, 2012, 12:29:34 am
JD the beep test is a killer, I trained to do it 10 years ago, never again, well not at 50!!! It starts off easy, but you really need to train so you know the speed & strides befre the next beep, it is no fun if you hate running like me.

 :)
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Post by: obbie on July 14, 2012, 12:32:49 am
Cookie sounds like a lovely day... :)
Amy we will leave the beep test for you.. :)  younger ones...
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 14, 2012, 12:36:10 am
Quote from: Halex on July 14, 2012, 12:29:34 am
JD the beep test is a killer, I trained to do it 10 years ago, never again, well not at 50!!! It starts off easy, but you really need to train so you know the speed & strides befre the next beep, it is no fun if you hate running like me.

 :)


I completely agree Hally, its a horrible test! When I finished at level 10.1 I felt like I was going to throw up :-X
At least you got training for it, we were just told that we were going to do it that night. Some of the poor students didn't even know what it was :o

Quote from: obbie on July 14, 2012, 12:32:49 am
Amy we will leave the beep test for you.. :)  younger ones...

Thanks Robyn :-)) The oldest guy in the class got the higest score though LOL :o Very embarrassing for us younger ones.
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Post by: thermo18 on July 14, 2012, 12:36:29 am
Cookie glad you had a great time, I am going today so getting excited as never been before, DH is coming up with me but he is going shopping in the city and will meet up at the Good Foods in the afternoon (think he want to check out the reds) lol
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 14, 2012, 07:37:26 am
I went to a class for 2 hours this morning :-))
Then went to the health food shop and got mum some natural hair dye because her hair is growing back with more greys than before :(
Went to spotlight and got some secret things which are secret because they will be used to make the items for my goodie bag contribution for the weekend retreat ;)
Now mum and I are cooking a feast of curry and bolognese for nana :)
I tried to slice two of my fingers off, which hurt a lot so I won't do it again :( But I said that Wednesday when I tried to cut one finger off :-))

Good day so far. Might go for a swim when the curry and bolognese have finished cooking :)
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Post by: jakodai on July 14, 2012, 07:42:48 am
I did the beep test in high school and from memory I think I did OK, but I didn't really enjoy it. I personally like running, but I don't enjoy it because firstly my fitness now is SHOCKING, and secondly I'm a little 'top heavy' so running has never been all that comfortable. It's actually quite painful. Hopefully as I lose weight that will change. Or maybe I can actually find a sports bra that works.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 14, 2012, 07:48:37 am
I never used to be a runner either Amanda. I hated it. I used to be very top heavy, but I persisted with exercising and I've dropped 4 cup sizes :o
No more black eyes and bruised knees for me ;)

A good sports bra is crucial though. I love my triumphs :D
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Post by: jakodai on July 14, 2012, 07:52:01 am
I did get a good one, and it worked well - not enough for running though. It doesn't fit me anymore...
:-S

I'm going to lose some weight first using food-management and walking, etc, then start trying more intense exercising. I can't wait until DS is old/big enough to ride a bike on his own. There's a coupe of the Melbourne City bike stations near my place, and some great bike paths. DS is staying at his Dad's place next week-end, so I might go for a bit of a ride. And once the weather warms up, and its daylight for a bit longer, I can go for ride's when DS's dad comes over. I love riding. You don't really feel like you're exercising.
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Post by: Halex on July 14, 2012, 07:53:19 am
Ho Ho Ho

Just put up the christmas tree ;D
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Post by: dede on July 14, 2012, 08:00:59 am
Cooking, cooking and more cooking for me today. Thank goodness for my trusty TM by my side :)
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Post by: deedub on July 14, 2012, 09:06:29 am
Today we drove from Adelaide to Melbourne following a hectic week of catching up with relatives, meeting the Fella's relatives for the first time (think I passed), seeing the pandas & so on. Couldn't resist switching thermie on as soon as I got home, just to see him say hello!
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Post by: snappy on July 14, 2012, 11:06:14 am
Quote from: jakodai on July 14, 2012, 07:42:48 am
Or maybe I can actually find a sports bra that works.

I normally wear two sports bras when i do high impact exercise (as infrequently as possible). 
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Post by: jakodai on July 14, 2012, 11:12:37 am
Same - I had a sports bra with all the support and underwire, then a tight material one over the top of it. It was the most support I'd gotten, but my knees still wouldn't have handled running - I need to lose more weight for running.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 14, 2012, 11:24:55 am
Quote from: snappy on July 14, 2012, 11:06:14 am
Quote from: jakodai on July 14, 2012, 07:42:48 am
Or maybe I can actually find a sports bra that works.

I normally wear two sports bras when i do high impact exercise (as infrequently as possible). 

Wow, really snappy? Isn't that uncomfortable?
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Post by: snappy on July 14, 2012, 11:46:47 am
Its actually very comfortable!  Saves the boobs being bounced around!  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 14, 2012, 11:52:57 am
LOL fair enough! ;D

I went for a swim today so didn't need a sports bra for that ;)
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Post by: jakodai on July 14, 2012, 12:01:35 pm
You don't mind the discomfort of wearing two bras when you have the comfort of no movement... Lol
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Post by: judydawn on July 14, 2012, 02:00:01 pm
I don't like wearing 1 bra let alone 2  ???
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 14, 2012, 02:03:19 pm
LOL Judy should I be worried for the retreat weekend? :o

I'd like to know why they say a "pair of knickers" but not a "pair of bras". Can anyone explain that to me?

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Post by: judydawn on July 14, 2012, 02:10:09 pm
This (http://askville.amazon.com/call-pair-pants-bra/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=42177381) might help you figure it out Amy.
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Post by: jakodai on July 14, 2012, 03:05:44 pm
Quote from: judydawn on July 14, 2012, 02:10:09 pm
This (http://askville.amazon.com/call-pair-pants-bra/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=42177381) might help you figure it out Amy.

They'd be cold in winter!
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 14, 2012, 03:26:04 pm
Drove from Newman to Perth today. 13 hours straight through just stopping for fuel. My sister and BiL got a good idea of how vast Western Australia is.  We also got a learned what happens when 2 really wide loads meet each other on a narrow stretch of road. A south bound mine haulpak met a north bound mining haulpak just north of Delwalinu. We all parked on the side of the road and watched the show.
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Post by: droverjess on July 14, 2012, 10:18:35 pm
And I thought driving almost the length of England today was long enough!
Seems it was nothing at all!
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 15, 2012, 12:13:11 am
Quote from: judydawn on July 14, 2012, 02:10:09 pm
This (http://askville.amazon.com/call-pair-pants-bra/AnswerViewer.do?requestId=42177381) might help you figure it out Amy.

Thanks Judy, it makes much more sense now! ;D ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 15, 2012, 04:51:46 am
Well I've got got back from the market with my friend. We've bought 10 kg of green tomatoes for $5, 5 kg of second grade red capsicum for $3' and 4 bags of onions for $5.40. Looks like we'll be making chutney/relish/ sauce today. I'm just looking up some recipes......
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Post by: Halex on July 15, 2012, 04:53:52 am
EB has gone home for a few days.

We are out to lunch, just the 3 of us, will be nice as a family :)
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 15, 2012, 05:25:32 am
Just made bimby Choc cake and ilb vanilla frosting with added cocoa. Just piped frosting for the first time. Definately need more practice :)
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Post by: obbie on July 15, 2012, 06:06:18 am
cooking, its sunday..... :)
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Post by: cera on July 15, 2012, 06:22:02 am
We got rugged up and headed down to the beach with the kids, was lots of fun! I have spent the afternoon ignoring my washing pile to fold and snuggled under blankets and watched George of the jungle with the kids.  They love that movie lots of giggles :)
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Post by: deedub on July 15, 2012, 06:46:39 am
So far I've been unpacking, washing, grocery shopping, cooking, took kids & dog to the park, more cooking. Now just taking a short break before I get into folding the washing & more cooking.
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Post by: obbie on July 15, 2012, 07:13:24 am
sleep in, its Sunday, cooked breakfast, went grocery shopping, popped into work for 10 minutes, came home.

fold clothes ect, went back to shop for camera, came home at 1pm, started cooking.....
still cooking, dinner for 7 tonight....
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Post by: dede on July 15, 2012, 07:21:52 am
Well I can now officially say that yesterday I cooked heaps and heaps of food for my sisters surprise baby shower today. I couldn't say too much as she does visit the forum regularly and didn't want to give it away. She had no idea and cried when she realized what we were doing. Was great :)
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Post by: mcmich on July 15, 2012, 07:57:08 am
What a lovely sister you are. Your sister was obviously touched by it all.

What did you make for the baby shower and what gifts did she receive?

I've been asked to organise a shower for one of the young nurses on my ward and have been helped by some threads for Christmas in July etc but would like to know what you cooked dede?

Luckily, some of the other girls are decorating one of the conference rooms, that's not really my forte`.
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Post by: astarra on July 15, 2012, 08:07:42 am
That is nice dede...obviously all is going well for your sister.  :D
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Post by: dede on July 15, 2012, 08:44:29 am
We had mini pizzas, sausage rolls, lamingtons, dip, muffins, savory toast, bimby cake, sponge cake, fruit platter, mini meatballs, jelly slice (can't think what else) we had heaps of food.
My sister got lots of girls clothes, blankets, booties, hats, towels etc and one lady who makes modern cloth Nappies made 4 very cute new born Nappies.
My sister has a little boy now so mainly needed girls clothes.
She is now 25 weeks pregnant and all is going really well so far. We decided to have her baby shower earlier than normal incase bub was born early like her little DS.
Was great to see her completely surprised and didn't pick up on anything that we were planning. :)
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Post by: Halex on July 15, 2012, 09:08:55 am
We went  out for lunch at Hippo Creek, subiaco.

Its in the entertainment book, food fantastic, thoroughly recommend  it.

My only disappointment was they scratched our card. Bill $150, we Had $22 discount so we paid $128.

Spoke to manager & explained if card was not scratched we would visit many  times, but he wasnt interested, restaurant always busy, he said. Busy today, sunday, footie on at subi, staff member told me no footy no customers. Owners South African, maybe stubborn.

Whereas Salt on the Beach, Freo & Char Char  Bull never scratch & we eat there regularly.

Oh yes forgot to add, they have a TM in their kitchen. Told them about forum.



H :)




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Post by: Delightful Den on July 15, 2012, 09:55:52 am
Hanging around the house doing a few over due chores while planning the coming week.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 15, 2012, 10:52:45 am
Mandi, what a nice sister you are! It sounds like the baby shower was great :D

Hally, I'm glad you enjoyed your lunch out :) Interesting that the restraunt have a TM, I wouldn't have thought many commercial kitchens would have them.

We just got back from visiting nana and grandpa. We went to their house first to drop off nana's basket of goodies and I picked some oranges from grandpa's tree to bring home :) Nana told us while we were there that grandpa's sister has just had a massive brain tumour removed but the surgeons missed some of it and it is a very aggressive form :'( Nana hasn't told grandpa, we don't know if she will or not :-[
Then we went to the hospital, and when we went into grandpa's room he was asleep. We woke him up and had a bit of a chat, but he was a bit confused. We had to convince him that it was afternoon, not morning. He thought we had driven up to see him in the dark, and that he would be getting breakfast soon. He asked us if we had come to see him because we couldn't sleep. Then mum told him that nana would come around later, and he asked if she couldn't sleep either. He asked what day it was, and when we told him he said it was still yesterday ???
But it was good to see him, and just hold his hand like I always do. I like holding his hands, they are very tough and strong :)
Someone has messed his medication around somewhere though, and now they have to sort it out. Silly people, they should be more careful with my grandpa >:(
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Post by: judydawn on July 15, 2012, 10:55:58 am
I've been wondering how Grandpa has been going Amy, now I know.  I get that confusion from my DH sometimes and he is only 63.
Looks like Nana will be eating very well over the next week or so.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 15, 2012, 10:59:50 am
Thanks for being so caring Judy :-* Nana really liked the look of the pudding, I will have to post on the thread so chookie knows how much it was appreciated :D I hope grandpa can go home so he can have some, or maybe nana would be allowed to take some into the hospital for him.
I hope your DH is okay :)
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Post by: Katiej on July 15, 2012, 11:12:42 am
What a great surprise for your sister Mandi :)
Sounds like she was over the moon that you went to all that effort.

Amy you are wonderful looking after your Grandpa, Nana and Mum so well.  They are blessed to have you  :)
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Post by: dede on July 15, 2012, 11:21:16 am
I would do anything for my sister. She has been to hell and back trying to have a baby. I even looked after her 2 step sons for 5 weeks cause she was flown to Adelaide incase the baby was born. Was such a scary time. We sent her a care package with a video of all of us saying little messages and a whole heap of special gifts for her. Was a long 5 weeks. She was sent back to Tassie when she hit 30 weeks and within 2 days her DS was born. In the time she was in hospital we even moved houses for her, I had to enroll the step boys onto a new school and organize uniforms etc. but I would do it all over again If I knew it would help :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 15, 2012, 11:36:35 am
Quote from: jakodai on July 14, 2012, 07:42:48 am
I did the beep test in high school and from memory I think I did OK, but I didn't really enjoy it. I personally like running, but I don't enjoy it because firstly my fitness now is SHOCKING, and secondly I'm a little 'top heavy' so running has never been all that comfortable. It's actually quite painful. Hopefully as I lose weight that will change. Or maybe I can actually find a sports bra that works.

Not an expert on the subject of sports bra but I have heard these (http://therunningcentre.com.au/worlds-best-selling-bras-now-in/) are supposed to be really good.
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 15, 2012, 11:43:13 am
Got up and ran 16km this morning. A great way to start the day. Also very therapeutic. I needed some time to myself afer spending 13 hours in the car yesterday. 

Tonight I took sister an BiL out for a drive to see kangaroos. So far we have driven from Perth at night. Driven from Newman to Narrogin and just did a dusk drive out around the edge of town looking for Roos but have not seen one.  I told them that they are really a myth.
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Post by: fundj&e on July 15, 2012, 12:01:08 pm
Quote from: Halex on July 15, 2012, 09:08:55 am
We went  out for lunch at Hippo Creek, subiaco.

Its in the entertainment book, food fantastic, thoroughly recommend  it.

My only disappointment was they scratched our card. Bill $150, we Had $22 discount so we paid $128.

Spoke to manager & explained if card was not scratched we would visit many  times, but he wasnt interested, restaurant always busy, he said. Busy today, sunday, footie on at subi, staff member told me no footy no customers. Owners South African, maybe stubborn.

Whereas Salt on the Beach, Freo & Char Char  Bull never scratch & we eat there regularly.

Oh yes forgot to add, they have a TM in their kitchen. Told them about forum.



H :)

i allways offer the  discount voucher back to the customer, bums on seats are a good thing for any restaurant





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Post by: nazar on July 15, 2012, 01:11:56 pm
 thats a good thing to do fundj
keeps the customer happy  and free coffee works well too
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Post by: droverjess on July 15, 2012, 03:50:05 pm
Back after trips to 2 towns to get DD suit for interview Thursday and next Monday.
No luck. Left at 10, back at 3.15 after supermarket trip as well.

Suit now ordered online from john Lewis to be delivered to local Waitrose tomorrow. Let's hope it fits. Nearest john Lewis 50 miles away.

Am rather tired and now enjoying a cup of rooibush tea. Still got the bug but am better than I was.

Trying to start a healthy eating plan as we all have a few extra pounds to lose.
This is new for me as I've got to 53 without ever having to worry what I eat. Bit of a shock in fact.

Just had seeded porridge and one cookie to tide me over til supper. Had some salad, no dressing as a snack when out.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 15, 2012, 05:24:52 pm
Evening DJ. ;D
Just walked the dog this morning and afternoon and gave him a much needed brush and comb.The rest of the day consisted of household chores :P Did have a good chat to my brother on the phone and caught up with his family news. :)
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Post by: droverjess on July 15, 2012, 07:50:49 pm
Hello CC, morning Australia.
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Post by: jakodai on July 15, 2012, 10:42:00 pm
Quote from: mcmich on July 15, 2012, 07:57:08 am
I've been asked to organise a shower for one of the young nurses on my ward and have been helped by some threads for Christmas in July etc but would like to know what you cooked dede?

Tenina did some great food for her daughter's baby shower a little while ago if you check out her Facebook page.
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Post by: mcmich on July 15, 2012, 11:02:57 pm
Quote from: jakodai on July 15, 2012, 10:42:00 pm

Tenina did some great food for her daughter's baby shower a little while ago if you check out her Facebook page.

Thanks, but I'm not on facebook.
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Post by: dede on July 15, 2012, 11:05:16 pm
Here I go again :(

(http://img.tapatalk.com/7cb10bde-3ebd-7c04.jpg)
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Post by: Halex on July 15, 2012, 11:06:26 pm
Uni, I agree, bums on seats. He told us the $22 was his cream. We thought that really odd$128 for 2 adults, 1 child, surely there is profit there ???

H :)
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Post by: mcmich on July 15, 2012, 11:12:57 pm
Dede, you need to get the colour of the uniform changed. Black shorts with a coloured stripe down the sides.
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Post by: Halex on July 15, 2012, 11:13:56 pm
My ds has dark green shorts, much better :)
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Post by: dede on July 15, 2012, 11:59:12 pm
Yes I agree. Don't like these white shorts. Oh well I have a week to get them clean again :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 16, 2012, 12:05:19 am
 :o :o :o

Mandi, those shorts are impressively grotty. Has your DS won an award for that? :-))
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Post by: obbie on July 16, 2012, 12:17:30 am
Mandi have fun washing those shorts.
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Post by: Halex on July 16, 2012, 01:01:53 am
So lazy, just finished coffee & toast in bed!! Its 8am, & I must get a wiggle on.

School holidays make you lazy.

H
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Post by: dede on July 16, 2012, 01:22:37 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 16, 2012, 12:05:19 am
:o :o :o

Mandi, those shorts are impressively grotty. Has your DS won an award for that? :-))

He should I think, but I guess all the other players shorts would be the same. Glad I don't have to wash everyone's shorts like some teams that have a roster and each player has a turn at taking all the uniforms home to have (their mums) wash :o
He did get best on ground that day :D
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Post by: judydawn on July 16, 2012, 01:34:10 am
Good luck with the shorts Mandi.  At least it shows that your DS throws himself into the game and doesn't stand back and wait for the ball to come to him.  Glad it's you and not me having to clean them though and as for one Mum doing the whole lot - yikes, you would spend all week on that chore. 
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 16, 2012, 05:14:13 am
Quote from: dede on July 16, 2012, 01:22:37 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 16, 2012, 12:05:19 am
:o :o :o

Mandi, those shorts are impressively grotty. Has your DS won an award for that? :-))

He should I think, but I guess all the other players shorts would be the same. Glad I don't have to wash everyone's shorts like some teams that have a roster and each player has a turn at taking all the uniforms home to have (their mums) wash :o
He did get best on ground that day :D

I don't understand how they can get them that dirty. I didn't think football involved mud-wrestling as well :-))
DS must be a good player if he got best on ground! :D
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Post by: gertbysea on July 16, 2012, 05:52:09 am
Quote from: dede on July 16, 2012, 01:22:37 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 16, 2012, 12:05:19 am
:o :o :o

Mandi, those shorts are impressively grotty. Has your DS won an award for that? :-))

He should I think, but I guess all the other players shorts would be the same. Glad I don't have to wash everyone's shorts like some teams that have a roster and each player has a turn at taking all the uniforms home to have (their mums) wash :o
He did get best on ground that day :D

Are you telling me they expect one of the mothers to wash ALL their uniforms????.  That is ridiculous.  I would be taking up a collection for a washing machine in the club house so the men and boys can wash their own. 

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on July 16, 2012, 05:58:41 am
I think it's just the shirts that are on a roster basis. Although it's a long time since I've had to wash kids footy jumpers.
You are right though Gert. Get a washing machine and let them learn to look after their own gear.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 16, 2012, 06:12:42 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 16, 2012, 05:58:41 am
I think it's just the shirts that are on a roster basis. Although it's a long time since I've had to wash kids footy jumpers.
You are right though Gert. Get a washing machine and let them learn to look after their own gear.

Honestly I am gobsmacked. I do not think I know one person who would do that even on a roster.

Gert
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Post by: jakodai on July 16, 2012, 06:25:18 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 15, 2012, 11:02:57 pm
Thanks, but I'm not on facebook.
If you PM me your email address I'll send you some pictures.
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Post by: mcmich on July 16, 2012, 06:35:24 am
Thanx Jakodai. Sending it now.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 16, 2012, 06:37:41 am
Spent over three hours at my personal trainer's studio this morning :D Lots of fun, learning and exercising.
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Post by: faffa_70 on July 16, 2012, 06:46:34 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 16, 2012, 06:12:42 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 16, 2012, 05:58:41 am
I think it's just the shirts that are on a roster basis. Although it's a long time since I've had to wash kids footy jumpers.
You are right though Gert. Get a washing machine and let them learn to look after their own gear.

Honestly I am gobsmacked. I do not think I know one person who would do that even on a roster.

Gert

Been there and have done it for many many years for my three older boys and their soccer teams. This is the first year in 15 years that none of them have played so enjoying the break :D  the shirts get worse as they boys get older and you start getting that yucky sweaty teen boy mixed in with it!!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 16, 2012, 01:04:50 pm
Nana just called us and gave an update on grandpa. Apparently the nurses had to give him an insulin shot today because his blood sugar was 27 :o :o :o
How on Earth did that happen? ???
They are going to keep him in hospital until they can get his medication and everything under control. But the longer he stays in bed the weaker he is getting :(

Oh poor grandpa, I love you and want you to get better...
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Post by: cookie1 on July 16, 2012, 01:10:20 pm
Amy do make sure you tell him that.  I believe that high sugar levels can make people confused a bit so perhaps your Grandad had it when you visited him.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 16, 2012, 01:16:19 pm
I do tell him cookie, and he always says "it's a two-way street you know" :)

I think you're right, it was probably high yesterday when we visited. I don't think blood sugar can go that high very quickly, can it? Especially since he would only have been eating hospital food which is usually balanced for people with diabetes.
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 16, 2012, 02:41:35 pm
Got up early and swam 2kms. Felt good after a week off.

This afternoon I took my sister and BiL for a bush walk and drive. We finally managed to see some kangaroos.

I hope your Grandad gets better soon Amy. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 16, 2012, 08:09:23 pm
Walked the dog then went to my Pilates class. Then did my weekly shop on the way home.Bumped into a old neighbour of mine whilst shopping.Great to see her,I couldn't believe that her eldest DD is at University :o Walked the dog again this afternoon.Hey!! guess what? it's rained all day :P :P Where I live we have only had thirteen days of sunshine since April. :P :P
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Post by: droverjess on July 16, 2012, 09:21:04 pm
I know CC The rain is all getting us down.

Spent the day on a horticultural study day.
Got very wet and cold in the afternoon, but learnt a lot so worth it.
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Post by: dede on July 16, 2012, 09:22:56 pm
Raining here again today too. Go away rain :(
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Post by: obbie on July 16, 2012, 09:39:50 pm
sunshine here, well the sun is coming up. Going to work to relax, catch up with friends today for coffee. i love it how they drop in..
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Post by: deedub on July 17, 2012, 03:52:17 am
Kids back at school & I've got the day off! Sun is shining so walked the dog, got sheets on the line, have done some cooking & now I SHOULD be doing housework.... Off to kids' swimming lessons later today.
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Post by: obbie on July 17, 2012, 03:53:57 am
SHOULD is a word that we need to loose.

 go have some fun instead.... ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on July 17, 2012, 06:41:57 am
Have fun, believe me the housework waits for you. :-\
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 17, 2012, 06:54:18 am
I spoke to a complete wet blanket from the institute that my personal training course is running out of. He sounded like he'd just graduated from primary school! And he was sucking on a lolly the whole time I was trying to talk to him about an assignment I needed help with >:(
What a knobbit!

So I vented my anger at a 2 1/2 hour personal training session with my awesome personal trainer who is fantastic :)

Now having lunch, study, and bagging stuff for the 40 bag challenge ;)
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Post by: obbie on July 17, 2012, 06:57:21 am
Amazing Amy, and he is supposed to help you...
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Post by: mcmich on July 17, 2012, 06:59:36 am
As women and mothers we put way too much pressure on ourselves.
Work, house keeping, gourmet meals, catwalk worthy figures.
Wonder why we are exhausted?
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Post by: deedub on July 17, 2012, 07:11:52 am
I really need to get a cleaner. Used to have one a few years ago but she was a bit hopeless. I remember the mad rush trying to tidy the house the night before so she could find surfaces to clean LOL. I think I need to declutter before I get another one.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 17, 2012, 07:13:52 am
Quote from: obbie on July 17, 2012, 06:57:21 am
Amazing Amy, and he is supposed to help you...

I know! I think I'll need to make a complaint. The student support isn't good enough :(
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Post by: gertbysea on July 17, 2012, 07:30:02 am
Quote from: deedub on July 17, 2012, 07:11:52 am
I really need to get a cleaner. Used to have one a few years ago but she was a bit hopeless. I remember the mad rush trying to tidy the house the night before so she could find surfaces to clean LOL. I think I need to declutter before I get another one.

My cleaner comes from Absolute Domestics  which  is a franchise and she is Absolute magic. I am very lucky.

Believe me it is  money well spent. I fully deserve it.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on July 17, 2012, 07:36:18 am
I had this lady before, then she couldn't come and I did it all again.
Then one day she came in and said do you want me back, I said Yes so fast... :D
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Post by: Frozzie on July 17, 2012, 08:20:41 am
Love my cleaning lady.. Will be so sad when we move !

So hard to find a good one... So many dont clean well or they break things or ey are so slow...

We got ours when i was pregnant with dd as i didnt have the best pregnancy and dh saw i needed alot of help as inwas struggling and she never left.. Didnt help that dd never had more than a few hours sleep until she was 9 mths then after that couldnt let her go 😁
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 17, 2012, 08:23:34 am
If any of you ladies lived near me I would love to clean for you :)
But Queenlsand is quite a long way....
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Post by: mcmich on July 17, 2012, 08:26:43 am
Ooohhh, that's right, you are a cleaner Amy. Wish you lived near me. Would hire you in a heartbeat.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 17, 2012, 08:30:37 am
Amy a good cleaner who takes pride in her work can make good money. More than waitressing but you would have to love it. My cleaner does more than I ever ask. In fact I have never asked her to do anything. No need. There  are things she loves to do and others not so much but I don't care


Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 17, 2012, 08:36:07 am
Gert, I love doing anything for people I love :D
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Post by: dede on July 17, 2012, 08:42:13 am
I don't think I could have a cleaner as I would have to go through the house cleaning everything before she come so she wouldn't think I was dirty :D
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Post by: mcmich on July 17, 2012, 08:53:13 am
 )
Quote from: dede on July 17, 2012, 08:42:13 am
I don't think I could have a cleaner as I would have to go through the house cleaning everything before she come so she wouldn't think I was dirty :D

 :-)) :-))
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Post by: astarra on July 17, 2012, 10:24:14 am
Quote from: dede on July 17, 2012, 08:42:13 am
I don't think I could have a cleaner as I would have to go through the house cleaning everything before she come so she wouldn't think I was dirty :D

Ditto - tho I was too scared to write it!!!  :-\
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Post by: dede on July 17, 2012, 10:28:57 am
Lol. Well just being honest :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 17, 2012, 10:40:34 am
I feel terrible right now :(

My mum just reminded me that it was nana and grandpa's 64th wedding anniversary today. With grandpa being in hospital, nana would have spent it alone.
But not only was it their anniversary, but it was 6 years ago today that they got a phone call saying that their youngest son had had a massive stroke and was on life support on Royal Perth Hospital.

I wish mum had reminded me earlier. I would have gone up and stayed with them :(
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Post by: nazar on July 17, 2012, 10:42:18 am
 l had a lovely  surprise in the mail today  as l had totally forgot about ordering it

my second bowl came today  and l was glad that the varoma part did not come with it as l have no where to store it (as  l was not shore if it came  as a package deal or not ) and was also glad that no stupid black spatula came with it too
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Post by: astarra on July 17, 2012, 10:43:57 am
Oh Amy, don't be too hard on yourself, we all forget things sometimes. I feel for you tho, it is not easy when you realise/find out something like that.  :( . I'm sure they won't hold it against you.  :)
How is your G'pa?
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 17, 2012, 11:09:22 am
Thanks Astarra :)
Mum just spoke to nana on the phone. She has told grandpa about his sister's brain tumour. Its hard to know how he feels about it because he doesn't really display his emotions, but I know it will be hard on him. One of his brothers died of the same thing :(
But on the positive side, he was very happy because a "nice lady" (;)) took him for a walk up the hospital corridor and he said it made him feel good :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 17, 2012, 02:34:54 pm
Went to the gym today after taking a week off. My glutes are feeling quite sore now and I think the rest of me will be sore tomorrow. 

I wnet for a run with DD this afternoon. It was the first time that we have ever run together. It was fun.
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Post by: droverjess on July 17, 2012, 03:04:06 pm
Baked bread, tidied, cleaned, washed loads of bedding and towels (6 loads) as we finally have a dry day to hang washing out. About to start ironing again. Made a stew, moved the pony around on his bare grazing, after 3 hours in a better paddock.

On the cleaning front a good cleaner is worth their weigh in gold, well had a cleaner once and the house just got dirtier..... And we were paying her a lot per hour. She never moved the bins, emptied rubbish or did skirting boards. Not sure quite what happened. Anyway my work was cut to almost nothing so I was able truthfully to say, sorry I've got no work, so I cant afford help. And then set about cleaning up after her. Madness!
When I do a room I do it thoroughly. DH can be a clean freak so hardwork at times.

Have also tied a few things back in the garden today and put out more slug pellets. The slugs were obviously partying last week on the new plants and some things are now looking a bit sad!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 17, 2012, 03:14:39 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on July 17, 2012, 03:04:06 pm
Have also tied a few things back in the garden today and put out more slug pellets. The slugs were obviously partying last week on the new plants and some things are now looking a bit sad!
Slugs and snails are the only things that's enjoying this rainy weather DJ. :D :D There are massive ones trailing through our garden and they seem to be able to crawl under our backdoor,although we don't know how :o :o Awful things make me shudder :P :P
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Post by: droverjess on July 17, 2012, 03:16:18 pm
Agree. Hate the feel of them when picked up accidentally.... And me a farm girl! LOL.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 17, 2012, 03:20:10 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on July 17, 2012, 03:16:18 pm
Agree. Hate the feel of them when picked up accidentally.... And me a farm girl! LOL.
I'm a bit squeamish and put on rubber gloss to pick them up or get DH to do it :D :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 17, 2012, 07:05:33 pm
Been into London today and have only been home an hour.
My  iPhone stopped working on the way home,kaput :o :o So I had to ask a fellow passenger if I could use his,as I always tell DH what time train I am on so he can pick me up from our local station.
Had a lovely time with DD and GS in London ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on July 17, 2012, 07:17:48 pm
Glad you had a great time cc.. Pity about the phone..
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Post by: droverjess on July 17, 2012, 07:55:17 pm
Agree with frozzie.
All our phones stopped working last week when 02 went off network. It was a nightmare as trying to meet up with friends while away.

Show how utterly reliant we are on them now!

Will the Olympics affect your travelling CC?

I now can't do the demo on Monday as got to help family. Roads are even worse than usual I think.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 17, 2012, 08:14:32 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on July 17, 2012, 07:55:17 pm
Agree with frozzie.
All our phones stopped working last week when 02 went off network. It was a nightmare as trying to meet up with friends while away.

Show how utterly reliant we are on them now!

Will the Olympics affect your travelling CC?

I now can't do the demo on Monday as got to help family. Roads are even worse than usual I think.
I agree with you DJ we so rely on our phones.
Traveling wasn't too bad today.A recording of Boris Johnson kept blasting out over the tannoy telling us to plan our journey at these busy times :-)) :-))  It will affect me as I use but the Jubilee Line and the DLR both lines are prime ways into Stratford :P The other problem will be using the roads if my DH comes to collect me in the car.With the new designated Olympic lanes it will cause chaos as you have only one lane to use at times.Fines if you are caught in the Olympic Lane £125 a pop :-X
Sorry to hear you can't get to the demo,you must be disappointed.
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Post by: droverjess on July 17, 2012, 08:43:15 pm
Well I have finally learnt to manage things better, but unexpectedly have to take some one to something on Monday so that was that. Hopefully we will hear about the demo?
Do you know anyone who is going?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 17, 2012, 08:53:22 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on July 17, 2012, 08:43:15 pm
Hopefully we will hear about the demo?
Do you know anyone who is going?
Maybe the demo will be a topic in the next monthly newsletter.
Unfortunately I don't know anyone who's going.I know Michele aka Mcmich went to her demo in Oz.
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Post by: droverjess on July 17, 2012, 09:41:09 pm
Ok CC thanks very much

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Post by: Amy :-) on July 18, 2012, 12:37:52 am
Quote from: Dashingden on July 17, 2012, 02:34:54 pm
Went to the gym today after taking a week off. My glutes are feeling quite sore now and I think the rest of me will be sore tomorrow. 

I wnet for a run with DD this afternoon. It was the first time that we have ever run together. It was fun.

It'll feel better when you get back into it Dash :D What sort of program do you do at the gym?

It must have been great going for a run with your DD. I wish I had a running buddy :-))

Quote from: Cornish Cream on July 17, 2012, 07:05:33 pm
Been into London today and have only been home an hour.
My  iPhone stopped working on the way home,kaput :o :o So I had to ask a fellow passenger if I could use his,as I always tell DH what time train I am on so he can pick me up from our local station.
Had a lovely time with DD and GS in London ;D

I'm often jealous of your London trips CC, I would love to go there one day :) Glad to hear you had a great time, bummer about the phone though :-\ I'm always embarrassed when I have to ask strangers things :-))
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Post by: keiramax on July 18, 2012, 04:23:11 am
Playgroup this morning.  First week back after the school holidays.

Both kids in bed, now to plan for my DD second birthday party on Saturday.  We are just having a family dinner but it is still 20 people, it's usually 34 if everyone can make it.  So need to plan and menu and shopping list and work out the birthday cake.
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Post by: dede on July 18, 2012, 04:39:41 am
Started off cleaning the house, then went for a long walk to the shop and back, come home then walked to my friends house and done her tax for her. Not much of a day for walking but I kept warm by walking fast :D
Now home and put the roast pork on for tonight.
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Post by: mcmich on July 18, 2012, 04:43:42 am
You've probably burnt off dinner with all that walking dede.
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Post by: dede on July 18, 2012, 04:49:03 am
Yep hope so :D
Rained a little on the way home from my friends and was quiet cold. Good thing she is only a 7 min walk away.
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Post by: deedub on July 18, 2012, 05:29:54 am
Having a quiet day, feel like the bug is coming back 😒
School dropoff, walked dog, coffee with friends, a few chores. Went to hairdresser for free haircut (they give you a free "tidy up" between cuts), walked past shoe shop on way home and... well let's just say free haircut turned out to be quite expensive lol. Then I walked home in bright sunshine & pouring rain, simultaneously! Typical Melbourne weather.
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Post by: mcmich on July 18, 2012, 05:36:41 am
It's hard to walk past a shoe shop deedub.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 18, 2012, 06:49:08 am
2 hour 45 minutes personal training :D
Now study :-\ I'm stuck on a marketing assignment. Hate this business stuff :(
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Post by: obbie on July 18, 2012, 06:57:09 am
Amy treat yourself while studying.. soak your feet....
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 18, 2012, 07:20:06 am
I wish Robyn... I need to go back out to Harvey Norman and see if they have the foot spa I want in stock yet :-))
Instead, I am anxiously chewing my way through a packet of gum :-\
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on July 18, 2012, 07:24:24 am
Oh.. wow where do you get friends who come over and do your tax, dede you are a great friend to have.
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Post by: dede on July 18, 2012, 07:30:06 am
Quote from: Greyhoundmum on July 18, 2012, 07:24:24 am
Oh.. wow where do you get friends who come over and do your tax, dede you are a great friend to have.

I do her tax each year by etax online. It's easy to do, and her tax is simple. Nothing to complicated in there. She doesn't even earn enough to pay tax, so she gets it all back anyway :)
Did my sons first tax return too. Again easy as he is a low paid apprentice.
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Post by: judydawn on July 18, 2012, 08:18:11 am
I rang my window cleaner to book in for as soon as he could come and lucky for me, he could come today.  Got to love it when that happens and I feel so good when I know my windows are clean inside and out.  Nice new guy who saw DH has an interest in war tank models and as he has a similar interest himself (war ships), he gave DH some details of a site that may interest him and is going to do a bit more googling to find something else he thinks he might like too.  Nice for DH to have someone like minded to talk to  - no one else is much interested  :-))

Mum has the flu so I took her around some chicken soup I had in the freezer for when I'm away.  Organised a friend to collect my old dishwasher for spare parts (some quite new), booked a leg wax for tomorrow and reduced my recipe files by about 10 cm which is quite time consuming.  Why is it that I need to read every recipe I throw out to make sure I really want to get rid of it :-))
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Post by: gertbysea on July 18, 2012, 08:28:03 am
A very productive day JD. I love my clean windows. I have floor to ceiling solid glass and no curtains so when the light is on inside at night the geckos and frogs and all sorts of critters make a mess of them. Thank goodness for Maria my wonderful,cleaner,  who loves to keep them clean.

Gert
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Post by: keiramax on July 18, 2012, 08:39:33 am
Amy, rather than buy a foot spa, I have a square plastic container that my feet fit into.  I then bought some bags of cheap marbles from the $2.00 shop.  Fill the container with warm water with your favourite bubble bath or essential oil, put in the marbles and soak your feet.  Run your feet over the marbles for a massage, pick them up in your toes etc.

After soaking I normally do my heals with the pumas stone to get rid of the dry skin.  Have a towel near by to dry your feet.  Then rub in your favourite foot cream. All up I think it cost me less than $10.00.  Also easier to clean than a foot spa.
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Post by: judydawn on July 18, 2012, 08:41:10 am
You are lucky Gretchen.  My housekeeper hasn't started yet, I'm signing the paperwork next Wednesday but I doubt they would want to clean windows.  You mentioned earlier that your Maria doesn't do everything, what is it she doesn't like doing?
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 18, 2012, 08:43:15 am
Quote from: keiramax on July 18, 2012, 08:39:33 am
Amy, rather than buy a foot spa, I have a square plastic container that my feet fit into.  I then bought some bags of cheap marbles from the $2.00 shop.  Fill the container with warm water with your favourite bubble bath or essential oil, put in the marbles and soak your feet.  Run your feet over the marbles for a massage, pick them up in your toes etc.

After soaking I normally do my heals with the pumas stone to get rid of the dry skin.  Have a towel near by to dry your feet.  Then rub in your favourite foot cream. All up I think it cost me less than $10.00.  Also easier to clean than a foot spa.

Hey, thats a great idea Keiramax! Now I just need a container to fit my size 12 feet into :-))
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Post by: gertbysea on July 18, 2012, 08:51:05 am
Keiramax I like your style.

JD she is not so fond of the kitchen which is fine by me as that's any easy one and done daily.  She loves windows screens bathrooms and floors. All because it makes the house sparkle and that is her one wish.  I make life easie for her by  removing any obstacles  in her way. She can swing that mop  like a Sufi dancer. She even hoses the outside of the house.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on July 18, 2012, 08:56:03 am
She sounds a great find Gert, I'll be happy if mine is half as good as that.  I've heard of some cleaners who don't even move kitchen chairs to sweep under the table  ???
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Post by: gertbysea on July 18, 2012, 08:57:42 am
That is why a dog is handy.

Gert
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Post by: Frozzie on July 18, 2012, 09:02:34 am
Today we put our second doggy online to give away :((

Also need to book flights to oz for dd ds and i.. Dh will come out later when he has tied up the necessary in france... Date planned for us deb oct if we can get the flights we want and we are joining my parents second flight home from their intl trip so im not by myself with all the bags and two kids on that flight.... Date set now so will start to go fast...ahhhhh
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Post by: judydawn on July 18, 2012, 09:06:03 am
Kim, great idea coming home with Mum and Dad - 3 months or so, that will go so quickly.  :-*
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Post by: Frozzie on July 18, 2012, 09:12:05 am
They will be coming from istanbul and us from paris so will be great to meet up with them for the second leg to oz and they have a driver waiting fir them and will organise for us too which will make it so much easier..
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Post by: Wonder on July 18, 2012, 09:23:07 am
Wow Kim the time is going to go so fast now. Great to be able to meet up with your parents for a helping hand. That's such a shame about your dog, you didn't consider going through the quarantine period here did you?
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Post by: dede on July 18, 2012, 10:01:31 am
That's not far away at all Frozzie. Are you getting nervous or excited?
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Post by: Frozzie on July 18, 2012, 10:18:54 am
Quote from: Wonder on July 18, 2012, 09:23:07 am
Wow Kim the time is going to go so fast now. Great to be able to meet up with your parents for a helping hand. That's such a shame about your dog, you didn't consider going through the quarantine period here did you?

Yes we did but the problem initially is thatvwe ont know where we will be living long term and at my parents they have no fencing and alot of snakes and toads thatvare apparently toxic for dogs if they et tem which he eats everything.. So to put him though the long quarantine process with nowhere to put him except in. Kennel where he woudnt be happy either nd for how long we dont know as where we will live permantly will depend on dh work.... Its been a very hard decision but we think he will be happiest if we can find him a home here..we have thought of everything but think even though very hard this is the bet solution...i wouldnt wish this decision on anyone.. Horrible feeling like you are abandoning a family member. :((
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Post by: obbie on July 18, 2012, 10:34:33 am
Wow Kim, you will be here in OZ so soon, Can't wait... :)
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Post by: gertbysea on July 18, 2012, 11:57:31 am
I think you are making the right decision for the doggy. They are very adaptable and will try to fit right in and please a new family.  Hard one but  best  all around. When you settle  maybe a trip to the pound to rescue another doggy.

Gert
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Post by: Merrilyn on July 18, 2012, 12:18:37 pm
I'm sure you'll find a lovely family for your dog Kim.

How lovely you can join your parents for the last leg home.  It will make travelling so much easier.
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Post by: mcmich on July 18, 2012, 12:23:38 pm
It's nice to hear from you Merrilyn, how are you going?
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Post by: Frozzie on July 18, 2012, 12:39:56 pm
Quote from: dede on July 18, 2012, 10:01:31 am
That's not far away at all Frozzie. Are you getting nervous or excited?

Bit of both dede... Nervous as there are alot of unknowns to up and change country but is all good
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Post by: Merrilyn on July 18, 2012, 12:43:05 pm
Hi Michelle, been in at work this week (we own a furniture shop) getting everything ready for the accountant coming on Friday.

Hate this time of year, but it does keep me out of mischief  ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on July 18, 2012, 12:44:21 pm
Yes right decision and getting excited.. Tried to book the same flight as them this morning but would you believe its the only flight thats fully booked lol.. So im still coming just a day later and mum and dad will pick me up .. For the flight and change over time oh well ill just have to dose up on keep me awake tablets.. I so hate that flight to oz.. Painfully long but like ripping a bandaid off judt need ti do it as dh doesnt have any idea fir his visa or approvl date so at least three if us will be there to settle in and do all the necesary 😊😊
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 18, 2012, 12:49:07 pm
I went out for driving practice this afternoon. It was fun, I didn't hit anything :D
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Post by: judydawn on July 18, 2012, 12:50:49 pm
That's the general idea Amy  ;)
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Post by: dede on July 18, 2012, 12:51:05 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 18, 2012, 12:49:07 pm
I went out for driving practice this afternoon. It was fun, I didn't hit anything :D

That's a shame Amy :(, more fun hitting things ;D
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Post by: mcmich on July 18, 2012, 01:14:53 pm
Quote from: Merrilyn on July 18, 2012, 12:43:05 pm
Hi Michelle, been in at work this week (we own a furniture shop) getting everything ready for the accountant coming on Friday.

Hate this time of year, but it does keep me out of mischief  ;D
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Good to know it's keeping you off the streets Merrilyn (heheheheh)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 18, 2012, 01:17:49 pm
Quote from: judydawn on July 18, 2012, 12:50:49 pm
That's the general idea Amy  ;)

I thought it might be... :-)) ;D

Quote from: dede on July 18, 2012, 12:51:05 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 18, 2012, 12:49:07 pm
I went out for driving practice this afternoon. It was fun, I didn't hit anything :D

That's a shame Amy :(, more fun hitting things ;D

There was a chihuahua I was tempted to run over... :-)) Lol just kidding ;D
I did hit the wheelbarrow once because I floored the "go" pedal instead of the "stop" pedal. The wheelbarrow went flying and I dented my car. That wasn't actually much fun :(
But if I had a tank, hitting things would be GREAT fun :D
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Post by: astarra on July 18, 2012, 11:21:47 pm
Well done Amy!  :)
Believe me, hitting things is NOT real fun...but I guess it would be fun in a tank!!!  ;)  I once backed out of my dad's drive (I was about 17)  ;D and turned too early, caught the bumper on the fence and ripped the bumper off one side of the car, worst thing was then dad said it was ok and keep going, so I drove off and when we parked at the place we were going to, got out and found the bumper was sticking straight out the front of the car...lucky I hadn't tailgated on the way there!! :-))
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Post by: mcmich on July 18, 2012, 11:47:30 pm
I'm glad all my children have their licence now. I was a bit of a nervous Nelly sitting beside them.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 19, 2012, 12:17:46 am
Quote from: astarra on July 18, 2012, 11:21:47 pm
Well done Amy!  :)
Believe me, hitting things is NOT real fun...but I guess it would be fun in a tank!!!  ;)  I once backed out of my dad's drive (I was about 17)  ;D and turned too early, caught the bumper on the fence and ripped the bumper off one side of the car, worst thing was then dad said it was ok and keep going, so I drove off and when we parked at the place we were going to, got out and found the bumper was sticking straight out the front of the car...lucky I hadn't tailgated on the way there!! :-))

LOL, good old dad ;D ;D ;D

Quote from: mcmich on July 18, 2012, 11:47:30 pm
I'm glad all my children have their licence now. I was a bit of a nervous Nelly sitting beside them.


I can sympathize with you there Michele. My mum tried to take me out a couple of times and she ended up yelling at me and grabbing various parts of my car. She doesn't take me out much any more... :-))
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Post by: obbie on July 19, 2012, 12:23:37 am
Try not to hit anything Amy..
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 19, 2012, 12:24:39 am
I do try Robyn, I promise :-))
The thing sometimes take me by surprise though :o
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Post by: cookie1 on July 19, 2012, 02:08:47 am
The 'go' pedal is the accelerator and the 'stop' pedal is the brake Amy. Time to use the technical terms if you are driving. ;)
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Post by: Halex on July 19, 2012, 02:13:50 am
Started to clean up for party. You clean up, have party, clean up again!!

Better get off  here or nothing will be done.

H :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 19, 2012, 02:49:47 am
Went for an 11km run this morning. Now we are off to the Swan Valley for some wine tasting.
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Post by: obbie on July 19, 2012, 03:00:13 am
wine tasting sounds fun Dash..
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Post by: Halex on July 19, 2012, 03:49:20 am
Rather be wine tasting than clearing up.

Majr problem, not enough storage >:(

10 min break, DS & I are doing well.

 :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 19, 2012, 04:37:42 am
Quote from: cookie1 on July 19, 2012, 02:08:47 am
The 'go' pedal is the accelerator and the 'stop' pedal is the brake Amy. Time to use the technical terms if you are driving. ;)

Thats probably a good idea Cookie :-)) So the 'beep button' is the horn and the 'flashy things' are the indicators? ;D

It sounds like your doing well with your clean up Hally :) Imagine how nice it will be when you've finished and you can go wine tasting if you want :D

I went for a 2km swim. Need to do something else though, it wasn't enough exercise for me :-))
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Post by: astarra on July 19, 2012, 05:05:38 am
Today I have not done much - nasty rotten headache...lucky mum is here to read stories to the girls and look after them and me!!  :)
Probly too much worrying about my check up etc yesterday (which went really well BTW  ;) )
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Post by: gertbysea on July 19, 2012, 05:37:03 am
I am so glad your check up  was fine Astarra but sorry about you headache.

Gert
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Post by: keiramax on July 19, 2012, 05:59:02 am
Must be a day for headaches.  I have one after putting together a trike that my DD is getting for her 2nd birthday tomorrow.  What a nightmare, wasn't helped by DS either who for some reason likes to squeal at the top of his lungs.

I'm in the same boat as you Halex, trying to clean up for Saturday.  Still haven't really worked out what I'm cooking yet.  As I'm typing this, I can hear DS ripping a magazine into a thousand tiny pieces.  At least he isn't squealing. :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 19, 2012, 06:05:24 am
Quote from: astarra on July 19, 2012, 05:05:38 am
Today I have not done much - nasty rotten headache...lucky mum is here to read stories to the girls and look after them and me!!  :)
Probly too much worrying about my check up etc yesterday (which went really well BTW  ;) )

Maybe knock back a couple of panadol and have a lie down Astarra? Headaches are horrible things :(
Really glad to hear your check up went well, I had my fingers and toes crossed that it would :D
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Post by: obbie on July 19, 2012, 06:14:15 am
Glad your ok Astarra.
My DH has a headache, and he just took our son to the doctors...

see what he has soon.
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Post by: astarra on July 19, 2012, 06:23:04 am
Thanx all.  :-*
Am in bed now after some panadol... :-))
Yesterday went well in that they said I was normal!!!  ;D Told me I had delivered a perfectly formed baby boy who they could not find a thing wrong with, a placenta that was perfect and again could find nothing wrong with that, and nothing was wrong in the tests they did on me.  ??? So was  :'( and no answers as to why it happened.  :'( . But told me the intermittent cramps and bleeding are quite normal and could go on for another month.  >:( - but nice to know there is nothing to worry about.  :)

Hope you feel beeter soon keiramax...and Mr Robyn too. :D
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Post by: obbie on July 19, 2012, 07:19:29 am
Astarra, at least you have some answers... :-*

That doesn't make it any easier.   We had to have ours close together, or not have any more..

My DH is tired, thats why he has a headache...
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Post by: deedub on July 19, 2012, 10:30:05 am
Worked today, pretty busy so not much forum time.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 19, 2012, 12:36:24 pm
Me too!
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Post by: judydawn on July 19, 2012, 12:49:35 pm
That is a mystery then Astarra, everything normal but not a normal happy ending.  I hope your health improves much sooner than the month they suggested it would take.

Today I didn't think I had anything on and didn't need to cook anything so I was looking forward to a nice, leisurely day doing whatever I pleased.  I defrosted the little freezer, I did make some condensed milk then ice-cream, heated leftovers for DH for lunch and I just had a sandwich.  Received a phone call and chatted away even though these friends are coming to visit tomorrow afternoon.  Finally finished chatting, went to write it on the whiteboard and saw that I should have been having my legs waxed 20 minutes earlier  :-))  I hate being late or missing appointments  >:(  I rang them and she rescheduled me 3/4 hour later.  Came home from there and did 1.5 hours weeding then made a batch of mini quiches.  My nice leisurely day -  boof, another one gone  ;D
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Post by: dede on July 19, 2012, 01:00:44 pm
Astarra that is a mystery then, and something you most likely never know why it happened.
You little boy will be watching over you now till the time comes for you to be together again :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 19, 2012, 01:07:53 pm
Had lunch out with girlfriends, that went on until late of course.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 19, 2012, 02:17:45 pm
Some idiots at class tonight made me :'(

I hate being picked on just for having an opinion (which, in this case, was actually correct!) :(
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 19, 2012, 02:54:29 pm
Amy people like that usually pick on someone that they feel threatened by.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 19, 2012, 02:57:06 pm
I'm not sure if thats a good thing or a bad thing Dash :-\
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 19, 2012, 03:17:37 pm
Its a good thing. Just remember that the problem is theirs not yours. You are smart and confident and that makes them feel inferior so they try to put you down. It just shows them to be "little" people.
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 19, 2012, 03:19:25 pm
Last night we did a torch light tour of the Fremantle Prison. It was really good and I would recommend it to anyone. 
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Post by: droverjess on July 19, 2012, 10:02:11 pm
Glad you have been checked Astarra you are doing really well, just go as steady as you can with little ones at home.

Not on here today at all as was away all day with DD for proper job interview ( as opposed to her summer job) 2 and a 1/2 hrs from home on a good day.
Now doing major sums to determine max affordable rent in case successful. ......
Fingers crossed from a proud Mum!
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Post by: obbie on July 19, 2012, 10:09:52 pm
Amy don't let them worry you. :D

Dash, gosh its great that we have you here, to help Amy... ;)
I am going to work, than a massage..
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 19, 2012, 11:57:46 pm
Quote from: Dashingden on July 19, 2012, 03:17:37 pm
Its a good thing. Just remember that the problem is theirs not yours. You are smart and confident and that makes them feel inferior so they try to put you down. It just shows them to be "little" people.

Thanks Dash :)

Quote from: obbie on July 19, 2012, 10:09:52 pm
Amy don't let them worry you. :D

I try not to Robyn :)
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Post by: Katiej on July 20, 2012, 08:08:55 am
Today I've been traipsing around changing my surname to my husband's name.
It's living up to the pain I imagined it would be!

2 hour wait at the Motor Rego place to organise a new driver's licence  :-))
Not too bad at Medicare and a couple of other places were pretty easy and painfree.
Westpac though, geezz they like to make things difficult ???
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Post by: dede on July 20, 2012, 08:18:29 am
Yes I remember doing that Katie, what a pain :(
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Post by: Frozzie on July 20, 2012, 08:35:55 am
I feel for ou katie.. Lucky me in france its pretty automatic so for oz i just had to show my french papers to change my name on license, bank account and medicare etc.. However no longer have medicare so will have to see how we go on arrival..
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 20, 2012, 08:36:39 am
I remember when my mum changed her name Katie. It was a pain for her too :-\
More than half the mail she gets is still addressed as her previous name :-))
Not that I can talk though, I still call her by her previous name, just because she doesn't seem like my mum otherwise :-[

Today I had personal training, lunch, and now study. Postural appraisals... quite fascinating actually ;)
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Post by: mcmich on July 20, 2012, 09:53:59 am
Quote from: Katiej on July 20, 2012, 08:08:55 am
Today I've been traipsing around changing my surname to my husband's name.
It's living up to the pain I imagined it would be!

2 hour wait at the Motor Rego place to organise a new driver's licence  :-))
Not too bad at Medicare and a couple of other places were pretty easy and painfree.
Westpac though, geezz they like to make things difficult ???
Oh yes the joys.
The older you are the harder it is. I was in no mans land too for about half a day. Didn't 100 points of ID in either name.
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Post by: astarra on July 20, 2012, 10:16:43 am
mmmm I remember that day too...I had stuff about changing countries to do too.  Worth it all once it is done tho, and you have your new identity!  ;)
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Post by: obbie on July 20, 2012, 10:45:23 am
so hard, I can get 200points in my wallet :)
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Post by: Katiej on July 20, 2012, 11:43:37 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 20, 2012, 09:53:59 am
Oh yes the joys.
The older you are the harder it is. I was in no mans land too for about half a day. Didn't 100 points of ID in either name.

Oh that doesn't sound too good McMich  :-))

It did seem strange handing over my drivers and licence and medicare card (and getting a slip of temporary paper in return).
Maybe I'll wait until my new drivers licence arrives before I change my name anywhere else just in case  :)
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Post by: dede on July 20, 2012, 12:28:18 pm
Today I have walked over 13 km, over 18000 steps, climbed 6 flights of stairs (actually hills) and burnt over 2500 calories. Pretty stoked with my effort today :)
Poor Achillies is not over happy though :(  the leg I had in plaster is coping well, but the other one not so well. I really really don't want plaster on again though. I'm hoping it will improve as I get fitter and loose some weight.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 20, 2012, 12:32:12 pm
Great work Mandi :D
Be careful though, we don't want you doing yourself an injury :(
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Post by: dede on July 20, 2012, 12:35:15 pm
I don't want to either Amy, I'm a bit unsure if I'm doing it good or doing more harm? The doctor recommended weight loss as being very helpful to put less strain on the tendon. But to loss weight I need to exercise, and I find walking a good way of burning the calories. I certainly wouldn't do any running at all as thats what tore my tendons in the first place.
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Post by: judydawn on July 20, 2012, 12:44:58 pm
I've done very little today except a quick whip through for 1pm visitors - didn't wake until 9.10am. They were just leaving around 3.30 when another visitor turned up and he stayed until 6pm.  Not cooking tea at that time of night so spaghetti on toast for us.
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 20, 2012, 12:48:28 pm
Quite day around the house. Washed the car, patched a whole in the ceiling, tried to fix my patio heater and helped dw  re-install the server at her school.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 20, 2012, 12:49:04 pm
Quote from: dede on July 20, 2012, 12:35:15 pm
I don't want to either Amy, I'm a bit unsure if I'm doing it good or doing more harm? The doctor recommended weight loss as being very helpful to put less strain on the tendon. But to loss weight I need to exercise, and I find walking a good way of burning the calories. I certainly wouldn't do any running at all as thats what tore my tendons in the first place.

How about swimming? That's non-weight bearing.

Quote from: judydawn on July 20, 2012, 12:44:58 pm
I've done very little today except a quick whip through for 1pm visitors - didn't wake until 9.10am. They were just leaving around 3.30 when another visitor turned up and he stayed until 6pm.  Not cooking tea at that time of night so spaghetti on toast for us.


Mmmm, I remember spaghetti jaffles when I was a kid Judy. Yum ;D
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Post by: dede on July 20, 2012, 01:03:46 pm
Me in a bathing suit :o. Now that would be funny. I don't like the water (only for showers) :D
The exercise bike is great for not putting strain on my tendon. CP just forced me (encouraged ) to do 20,000 steps. I'm stuffed now and heading to bed very shortly.
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Post by: deedub on July 20, 2012, 01:13:23 pm
I was at work today, so meetings, followed by a meeting, and then just for a change, another bl##*y meeting!
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Post by: dede on July 20, 2012, 01:14:46 pm
Deedub that sounds like lots of fun (not) :D bet your glad it's Saturday tomorrow :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 20, 2012, 01:17:18 pm
Trying to organise DS's birthday present, who would of thought buying something for an 11yr old would be so hard, anyway after 4hrs traipsing around the shopping centre we finally got it  :-))
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Post by: dede on July 20, 2012, 01:18:35 pm
They get harder to buy for as they get older. Glad you found what you were after :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 20, 2012, 01:19:43 pm
Quote from: dede on July 20, 2012, 01:03:46 pm
Me in a bathing suit :o. Now that would be funny. I don't like the water (only for showers) :D
The exercise bike is great for not putting strain on my tendon. CP just forced me (encouraged ) to do 20,000 steps. I'm stuffed now and heading to bed very shortly.

Fair enough Mandi, I'm still very self-conscious in a bathing suit myself :-))
BTW water is also good for drinking ;)
Sounds like it will be a very well-deserved sleep tonight :-*

Quote from: deedub on July 20, 2012, 01:13:23 pm
I was at work today, so meetings, followed by a meeting, and then just for a change, another bl##*y meeting!

You're just so popular deedub! ;D
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Post by: dede on July 20, 2012, 01:23:55 pm
Water is in wine too isn't it?
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 20, 2012, 01:25:42 pm
Quote from: dede on July 20, 2012, 01:18:35 pm
They get harder to buy for as they get older. Glad you found what you were after :)

I do think girls are easier to buy for, our eldest DD who just turned 20 was never any trouble and was always in 'need' of something  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 20, 2012, 01:26:34 pm
Wine = grapes = fruit = water content.... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: dede on July 20, 2012, 01:28:06 pm
Yes I would have to agree there. Boys don't give many hints either. When you ask what would you like for what ever it might be, the answer is usual ' I don't mind, you can choose' :(
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Post by: dede on July 20, 2012, 01:29:29 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 20, 2012, 01:26:34 pm
Wine = grapes = fruit = water content.... ;D ;D ;D

Good yo know Amy , not that I drink but just incase I change my mind :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 20, 2012, 01:31:50 pm
That sounds like something my mum would say :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 20, 2012, 01:52:44 pm
I'm absolutely stuffed after achieving a mind blowing record in moving. I checked onto dede's page and could see she was as close as me in getting towards a very important goal. I really worked my butt off, and wanted that badge. To be only 1200 steps off achieving it would have been frustrating for me lying in bed tonight. I'm glad that we are motivating each other, because I was kidding myself in losing weight 2 weeks ago. Sure I have a good diet, but I have realised that I do not exercise enough. Dede and I will be doing 25,000 steps in a months time I guarantee  ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 20, 2012, 02:07:40 pm
Wow great effort and 25,000 steps will be a great achievement 
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 20, 2012, 02:08:34 pm
Imagine how many pairs of shoes you girls are going to go through... :-))
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 20, 2012, 02:14:21 pm
I need a new pair of shoes I think, I have blisters. Maybe I just need a bandaid  :-))  (toughen up CP!)
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 20, 2012, 02:16:23 pm
Always good to get new shoes  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 21, 2012, 12:21:48 am
Yep, I agree with suzanne, any excuse for new shoes CP :D
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Post by: Nikkit on July 21, 2012, 12:44:37 am
I'm waiting for a farrier to turn up to trim my horses hooves.
Only been waiting 40 minutes, so he's not really late...yet.
I have learned to book them for "first thing" in the morning, that way I have only drunk tea not imbibed in numerous bourbons. I vaguely remember waiting all afternoon with a friend (drinking buddy!) and we could barely stand let alone hold our horses while the farrier did their bit.
Waiting waiting waiting...
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Post by: gertbysea on July 21, 2012, 01:06:21 am
Good move doing it in the morning.

Gert
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 21, 2012, 01:35:42 am
Washing done. About to get ready to go to Christmas In July afternoon tea and fashion parade. It is a fundraiser for CanAssist.
Go to pack for my holiday/conference. Flying to the Gold Coast on Thursday.
Anyone know what the weather is like up there this time of year?
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Post by: dede on July 21, 2012, 03:37:01 am
Spending the day in the garden, whipper snipper and mowing. The sun was out this morning but now disappeared. :(
Oh well off to finish the lawns. Might even go to bunnings later and get some new plants to plant along our front lane :)
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Post by: dede on July 21, 2012, 03:37:55 am
I wonder how many steps it is walking right around bunnings? Lol :D
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Post by: Nikkit on July 21, 2012, 05:48:46 am
farrier been and gone. He wasn't late - apparently  :-))
I should learn how to trim hooves myself. Save me $80 every 6 weeks. Just the thought of having my head lower than my bum under a horse for any amount of time puts me off  :D
I'm cleaning the sliding doors, tracks, fly wire doors out in the games room. Now that the timber floors are done it is time to get  all the games room stuff (ie junk that doesn't fit anywhere else in the house) back off the verandah and into the room. Hmmm I see another bag or 5 being cleared out of there today!
But I can't just wipe over the glass doors and think it's done. Cement dust gets in everywhere and so a 5 minute job has turned into over an hour. Doors do look good though, and the spiders I displaced are not happy.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 21, 2012, 05:58:41 am
Quote from: dede on July 21, 2012, 03:37:55 am
I wonder how many steps it is walking right around bunnings? Lol :D

If your bunnings is as big as our bunnings, then it would be a lot of steps Mandi ;D

It is a sad day for our town today :( Late last night I was woken up by lots of sirens, so I knew something bad would come to light this morning. It turns out a house burned to the ground and at least one person was killed and another seriously injured.
Horrible horrible horrible :'(
The house was on a main road so it was all blocked off. Town was hectic this morning with people trying to get around (and other nosy people trying to get a good look at the house! >:()
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Post by: astarra on July 21, 2012, 06:20:00 am
That does sound a terrible thing, Amy.  :(
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Post by: dede on July 21, 2012, 08:49:52 am
That's horrible Amy, I hate when things like that happen so close to home.
Talking about house fires I nearly burnt mine down the other day when I threw clothes in the dryer to finish them off as they were a little damp. 5 minutes later I could smell something burning when DD come running to me to say the laundry was full of smoke. OMG I panicked, the dryer was smoking. I unplugged the dryer and emptied the clothes out then carried it out side. It was really hot.
I hate dryers now, I keep thinking what could of happened if I had walked out of the house and didn't realize until it was too late.
I don't think the dryer actually caught on fire inside it but something was burning, I have to get the repair guy to check it out for me.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 21, 2012, 09:58:29 am
OMG Mandi, that must have been scary :o What if it had exploded or something? I don't want to think about that actually :-X
I really hate fire. I'm even scared of matches :-[
I think its because of a story I read in my family history book about a housefire that killed four of my relatives when they were young children :(

On a more positive note, I just went swimming for an hour and a half :) I'm trying to get my endurance up ;)
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Post by: dede on July 21, 2012, 11:51:30 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 21, 2012, 09:58:29 am
OMG Mandi, that must have been scary :o What if it had exploded or something? I don't want to think about that actually :-X
I really hate fire. I'm even scared of matches :-[
I think its because of a story I read in my family history book about a housefire that killed four of my relatives when they were young children :(

On a more positive note, I just went swimming for an hour and a half :) I'm trying to get my endurance up ;)

It was scary Amy, although no harm done but is more the thought of what could of been.
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 21, 2012, 02:35:09 pm
I heard that terrible news on the radio this morning,so sad.

Dede so glad you are all ok, it must have been scary and lucky  that your DD noticed it when she did

We went to footy this morning it was a little bit cold but DS2 enjoyed himself, then we went and visited the grandparents for lunch so all in all a nice day, the sun was shining and all is well  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 21, 2012, 02:51:33 pm
Drove to Perth and put my sister and BIL on a plane back to New York.
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Post by: Jadey on July 21, 2012, 03:54:37 pm
Wow Mandi lucky break.

Generally when it comes to dryers what happens is a lint build up in the exhaust. Lint is a very good fire starter. Fingers crossed your repair guy can show you the way to get it out of the nooks and crannies so you don't lose your dryer.

Jadey  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 21, 2012, 08:09:38 pm
Just the usual twice daily dog walking but did manage to get some weeding done in the garden seeing the sun was shining. :)
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Post by: Halex on July 22, 2012, 02:19:35 am
Up early, made butter, some dips  & bread.

Dh sprayed snow on our windows with xmas silhouttes, looks good.

Someone remind why I hold parties ??? & tell me not too next time  ;D if I am thinking if one.

I have the start of the ful, dh has the end of the flu >:(

H :)
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Post by: obbie on July 22, 2012, 03:03:21 am
rest up Hally.

Amy bad news about the fire near you.. :-*

 :-*Just done the weekly grocery shop, and now about to start cooking for the afternoon.. ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 22, 2012, 04:37:17 am
Quote from: Halex on July 22, 2012, 02:19:35 am
Someone remind why I hold parties ???

Because you're a gorgeous social butterfly Hally :D

Quote from: obbie on July 22, 2012, 03:03:21 am
Amy bad news about the fire near you.. :-*

 :-*Just done the weekly grocery shop, and now about to start cooking for the afternoon.. ;D

Yes, it was horrible :'( We heard more news today but it is very sad so I won't post it :(

Enjoy your cooking Robyn :D

This morning I went for a bike ride down on a path by the beach. It was lovely and sunny and I saw a baby bandicoot :D
And I also saw a man peeing in the bushes :o :-X
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 22, 2012, 05:32:10 am
Ah the things you see when your exercising Amy  :)

I made piklets for breakfast, a vanilla slice for afternoon tea at my mums, vacuumed, all the washing is done and now I am going to mop, then make a dip and wait for DH to get home from his weekend away with his mates oh and I can't wait for tonight so we can watch the F1  ;D
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Post by: obbie on July 22, 2012, 06:46:41 am
Amy, not good about the man in the bushes :o :o :o

Hally, you do parties because your a wonderful Lady, a great cook, wife, mother to CP, mother to EB, and very special.
Well that's what I think...

we all do crazy things, then wonder why,  then do it again next year.... :-)) :-))
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Post by: judydawn on July 22, 2012, 06:53:51 am
Hally, if you weren't feeling ill, you would be on top of the world today having your house full of friends, kids and food.  Illness just takes the shine off it and makes it more of a chore.  Christmas in July is right in the middle of flu season so the odds are stacked against us all that everyone in the household will be fit and well when we organise these things in advance. I do hope you get through the day OK and everyone helps you clean up the mess afterwards  ;)  :-* :-*
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Post by: deedub on July 22, 2012, 08:04:29 am
Weather forecast was good for this weekend so decided to go for a drive & a long lunch in the Yarra Valley, stopping at a playground on the way to get kids' appetites going. Unfortunately sun wasn't shining in the valley but was still good to get out of the city. Now relaxing & thinking what to do for dinner, if we can face it!
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 22, 2012, 10:42:05 am
I went for a long run this morning. On one of the gravel roads I regularly run I saw a ewe with twin lambs on the wrong side of the fence. They ran about 3kms trying to keep away from me.

Also did a little ironing and some painting. Cooked Pizza for lunch for DD and her friends.
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Post by: judydawn on July 22, 2012, 10:49:21 am
We've had a leisurely day with SIL visiting and being given some initial instructions as to where everything is when she comes to look after her brother whilst I'm on the retreat.  She sounds as if she is really looking forward to it.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 22, 2012, 10:51:10 am
Quote from: Dashingden on July 22, 2012, 10:42:05 am
I went for a long run this morning. On one of the gravel roads I regularly run I saw a ewe with twin lambs on the wrong side of the fence.

Dash, do you always run on hard surfaces?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: jakodai on July 22, 2012, 11:22:06 am
Wel, today has been a nightmare of a day for me. DS has been sick since Friday (I had to pick him up from daycare) and when we went to the dr on Friday, I was told that he had an unspecified viral infection which would clear itself up. Since then, he hasn't been eating because has a sore mouth, not really drinking, no wet nappies, throwing up and having to sleep with me because he's waking up constantly through the night (according to my fitbit, I woke up 10 times last night). So this morning I cracked it and took  him to the children's hospital. He has Scarlet Fever. And the moron GP we sore the other day didn't pick it up, even though the rash that he has is very typical of Scarlet Fever. So to say that I'm upset is an understatement. He's on strong antibiotics now so he should start to feel better and the rash should start to clear up soon. The poor little guy's nappy area is all red, so he gets quite agitated by that, but he's a tough little monkey so he's coping well. It's just me. The doctor we saw at the Children's mentioned that the waiting list for elective (don't even get me started on that!) surgeries is quite long because of the hospital move late last year, and they haven't caught up yet, so we have NO idea on when he's surgery is going to be. I understand these things take time, but the only timeline we've been given is '90 days is desirable' - I just want to know how long we'll be waiting, so I know how long the tunnel is with the light at the end of it. I'm starting to think that from now on when he gets an infection form his ear problems (the scarlet fever isn't from his ear problems, though) I'll go to the Children's Hospital emergency department and see their GP. The waiting time is about an hour, and at least the hospital will be aware of degree of his problems. The hospital has no idea how sick he gets from his ear problems, because it's all handled through a different doctor. I really don't like working the system, but it seems when you're nice and play by the rules, you don't get anywhere. But if you go in there and start carrying on and threatening and abusing people, you get everything you want/need.

Anyway... Because DS can't go to daycare tomorrow, and I HAVE to go to work because I've already postponed a couple of meetings twice due to mine & DS's health problems, DS is staying at his dad's house tonight so his parents can look after him. On the up side, I will get a full night's sleep tonight, which hasn't happened since Wednesday night, but I hate the fact that I won't see him now until tomorrow night. He does LOVE his grandparents, though, so I know he'll have a good day tomorrow. But still. I want him here with me. I think there'll be a few tears before bed tonight, because I'm already getting teary about it now. It just bothers me so much because he's always unwell, and he really deserves a break.

I'm just carrying on now, so I'm going to go and do the dishes now! Sorry for the essay, but it is nice to get that off my chest.
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Post by: dede on July 22, 2012, 11:30:17 am
Wow jakodai you really have had a bad few days. Your poor little DS must feel pretty miserable. I hope you don't have to wait to long before the op is scheduled :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 22, 2012, 11:33:46 am
OMG Amanda that is terrible :( Poor DS, and poor you! Sending you both big hugs and kisses :-* :-*
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Post by: deedub on July 22, 2012, 11:34:19 am
So sorry to hear your troubles jakodai - you are doing the right thing, fight for your ds even if it means working the system. The poor little man has had more than his share, he deserves to feel better as soon as possible. I hope you can get some rest, you certainly deserve it. As a single parent myself I know how exhausting it can be, try to keep your strength up. Hugs to you & your ds.
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Post by: jakodai on July 22, 2012, 11:35:55 am
I just rang and spoke to him and he told me he wanted a cuddle. So now I'm REALLY fighting the tears. He never wants cuddles, so I know he's not well when he asks for one.
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Post by: jakodai on July 22, 2012, 11:38:44 am
Thanks everyone. I feel less alone when I share it with you guys, if that makes sense.

If I rang my parents I'd get lectured from my dad telling me that I need to complain more and kick up a stink, and from my mum telling me that it's the public health system and that other kids have it much worse that DS. I know all of that, but sometimes I just want to be angry about it.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on July 22, 2012, 11:39:32 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 22, 2012, 10:51:10 am
Dash, do you always run on hard surfaces?

Amy I run mostly on hard surfaces. Most races are run on hard surfaces. I do enjoy trail/cross country running but don't do it much.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 22, 2012, 11:53:47 am
Sorry to hear about your troubles jakodai, it must be so hard being a single Mum at times like this and of course all sick kids want their Mum (even if they are 40 they ring Mum and ask her to make them some chicken soup ;)).  Do whatever you have to do to get him seen to whenever there is a problem - lose it if you need to, I've done that before today if things have become too much for me when professional people have been inept in their duty of care. 
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Post by: Frozzie on July 22, 2012, 05:17:19 pm
Sory to hear of your tough few days jakodai...i agree lose it if you need too... Sometimes people think your making stuff up and just send you home which is frustrating....oh nd i think i would def be changing gp. Nothing against doctors but there are alot of idiot ones around who dont diagnose or totally misdiagnose but have faith there is the odd good one who actually are good t what they do..
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on July 22, 2012, 07:35:42 pm
The weather here has been gorgeous for a change( although it doesn't look good for the opening of the Olympics  :P) Walked the dog accompanied by a friend this morning..I did more weeding in the garden this afternoon.Then walked the dog again. ;D
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Post by: Wonder on July 23, 2012, 12:02:42 am
jakodai, I hope your DS is feeling better soon and the surgery isn't as far away as they have predicated. I would definitely go to the childrens each time he is sick from now on, I know it's a longer wait but worth it in the end in my opinion. When my DD was little she was quite sick quite a few times and we always went to the hospital. the staff are so much better (in my opinion) and much more used to dealing with sick children and their worried parents. I found there was no need to get angry with them, I actually found the times I could be extremely rational and very accomodating to the wait (which is hard when you have a sick child and no sleep) that they were more than happy to go that bit further. I also found they showed a lot of concern for the parents well being and were happy to provide some extra help if you are really struggling on a particular day, my dd actually threw up all over a doctor who saw me struggling in the foyer one day and offered some assitance!
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 23, 2012, 12:07:24 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on July 22, 2012, 07:35:42 pm
The weather here has been gorgeous for a change( although it doesn't look good for the opening of the Olympics  :P) Walked the dog accompanied by a friend this morning..I did more weeding in the garden this afternoon.Then walked the dog again. ;D

You must have a very fit dog CC ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on July 23, 2012, 01:18:34 am
Use the children's hospital . Work the system. Make friends with the  emergency staff and question everything  the doctors say and do. Be well informed . State your case with the minimum use of words.Stick to to relavent and current facts only.  Stay calm and don't appear to be emotional.  Believe me the doctors turn right off you if you go all mumsie. Just be calmly assertive.

I would say that a GP today would rarely  encounter Scarlet Fever which is a serious disease.  Your child care centre should be notified as well.  I would start doing as much research on this disease as possible so you are knowledgeable and can ask the appropriate questions and make the right decisions.


Tell your mother  from me to listen to her daughter. You were smart to take him to the children's  hospital and your GP needs a wack around the head  and a review of his Merck.

Gertonsoapbox

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Post by: obbie on July 23, 2012, 01:40:17 am
I have had scarlet fever about 4 years ago.

I thought it went out in the dark ages, but it didn't.

 I just felt so unwell, lethargic, and my doctor knew something was wrong. Blood tests were done, and yes I had it.
 Sending hugs, yes work the system.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 23, 2012, 01:55:49 am
Definately work the system.
What I don't understand is that something that can stop causing your DS to be so ill is classified a "Elective" surgery. Play at their game I say. Yell, scream, write letters to your local member. DO whatever it takes.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Wonder on July 23, 2012, 02:23:41 am
Unfortunately anything that is non life threatening is classed as elective.
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Post by: Halex on July 23, 2012, 02:26:53 am
Jakodai, gosh how awful. I thought scarlet  fever had been erradicated. I do t k ow anything about it, but do hope he is feeling better.
The party went very well, the magician was good & it was a long party. Started at 11.30 & finished at 6 pm.

Already talking about next year.

 :)

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Post by: DizzyGirl on July 23, 2012, 02:27:45 am
They need more surgical wards, operating theatres, nurses and doctors.
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Post by: judydawn on July 23, 2012, 02:53:07 am
I've had a lovely morning washing, washing and more washing after DH had plumbing problems last night.  Thank goodness it is a nice sunny day here.  Off soon to meet Trudy for lunch. 
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Post by: Halex on July 23, 2012, 03:03:27 am
Judy, you poor love, thatsa lot of work.

Enjoy your lunch

 :)
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Post by: maddy on July 23, 2012, 04:04:56 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 23, 2012, 01:18:34 am
Tell your mother  from me to listen to her daughter. You were smart to take him to the children's  hospital and your GP needs a wack around the head  and a review of his Merck.
Gertonsoapbox

Absolutely!

Jakodai.....

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Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 23, 2012, 04:10:28 am
Some GP's......

I went to a gp for 3 weeks, kept being given anti-biotics.

Went to another gp, sent me for MRI, saved my life, straight to emergency with 2 large blood clots in my brain.

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Post by: obbie on July 23, 2012, 04:30:48 am
Always get a second opinion.   Hope all goes well Jakodai. :)
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Post by: astarra on July 23, 2012, 04:34:14 am
Hope the next days are better for you and your little man jakodai.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 23, 2012, 04:41:38 am
Jackodai        I'm sending hugs to you. It is so hard to deal with. If and when you do 'lose' it you can just say 'oh I am so worried about ......." People understand Mums who are worried. Love to you all. :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on July 23, 2012, 05:08:57 am
And we should all stop taking so many antibiotics ad let nature take it's course for minor stuff.

Gert
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Post by: maddy on July 23, 2012, 05:09:48 am
Quote from: Halex on July 23, 2012, 04:10:28 am
Some GP's......

I went to a gp for 3 weeks, kept being given anti-biotics.

Went to another gp, sent me for MRI, saved my life, straight to emergency with 2 large blood clots in my brain.

 :o wow Hally, that little voice inside you knows best I believe.......my EX GP was trying to treat me for depression with sleeping tablets and antidepressants for 4 months...fed up, I asked to see someone else...instead a student doctor detected a tumour....I had 3rd stage cancer!
......listen to that voice  ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on July 23, 2012, 05:13:21 am
Quote from: judydawn on July 23, 2012, 02:53:07 am
I've had a lovely morning washing, washing and more washing after DH had plumbing problems last night.  Thank goodness it is a nice sunny day here.  Off soon to meet Trudy for lunch. 

 The bonus is that everything is fresh again. Hope lunch went well.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 23, 2012, 06:57:09 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 23, 2012, 12:07:24 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on July 22, 2012, 07:35:42 pm
The weather here has been gorgeous for a change( although it doesn't look good for the opening of the Olympics  :P) Walked the dog accompanied by a friend this morning..I did more weeding in the garden this afternoon.Then walked the dog again. ;D

You must have a very fit dog CC ;D
He is Amy.He's called Chance and loves his walks ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 23, 2012, 06:58:42 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 23, 2012, 01:18:34 am
Use the children's hospital . Work the system. Make friends with the  emergency staff and question everything  the doctors say and do. Be well informed . State your case with the minimum use of words.Stick to to relavent and current facts only.  Stay calm and don't appear to be emotional.  Believe me the doctors turn right off you if you go all mumsie. Just be calmly assertive.



Gertonsoapbox



Excellent advise by Gert Jakodai. As frustrating as it is and the lack of control you have stay calm, stick to the facts in a firm but pleasant manner.
If you start getting emotional, it will be you they consider medicating rather than your son.
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Post by: droverjess on July 23, 2012, 08:13:27 am
So much good advice on here jakodai.
Gert and mcmich are right.

Ooh hally, so glad you are all ok now. I had meningitis when my kids were very small. 10  days in hospital and bad headaches for a year after.

Sorry you are having troubles jakodai. Been there done that with very poorly little uns. Both had tonsills out when very young. Been a single mum too, with ill children and coped with 2 bad accidents too.

It passes though, I can look back and think what a lot we went through but we came through together, and still have good relationships maybe because of it. Maybe because we spent so much time together?
Hardly anyone has a scot free family life, and that is why there is compassion and help from others.

And as JD says it never really stops. Spent w/e house hunting with DD 24! Well room hunting actually as small budget. Her degree and job is so fab as she was very very ill for while, but totally fine now.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 23, 2012, 08:29:16 am
Quote from: maddy on July 23, 2012, 05:09:48 am
Quote from: Halex on July 23, 2012, 04:10:28 am
Some GP's......

I went to a gp for 3 weeks, kept being given anti-biotics.

Went to another gp, sent me for MRI, saved my life, straight to emergency with 2 large blood clots in my brain.

 :o wow Hally, that little voice inside you knows best I believe.......my EX GP was trying to treat me for depression with sleeping tablets and antidepressants for 4 months...fed up, I asked to see someone else...instead a student doctor detected a tumour....I had 3rd stage cancer!
......listen to that voice  ;)

All these stories make me very angry with doctors >:( My step-dad went to three doctors when he was having dizzy spells before one of them did a CT and found a brain tumour. Luckily his wasn't cancer like yours Maddy, but it was still very traumatic for all us of when he had brain surgery to have it removed!
Is it just because doctors think they know it all? Or can they just not be bothered to investigate our concerns properly?!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 23, 2012, 09:07:10 am
Shocking soe of then in & out.

The GP that was really good, said Dr.s dont listen to their patients.

Maddy, not good either.
Amy, your step dad not good either.

Thank goodess we double check everything.

 :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 23, 2012, 09:10:53 am
Quote from: Halex on July 23, 2012, 09:07:10 am
Thank goodess we double check everything.

 :)

And triple-checking, if necessary ;)
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Post by: judydawn on July 23, 2012, 09:12:39 am
It's nice to see so many survivors on here  :-* :-*

Trudy and I had a lovely catch up - she is looking really well after her big European holiday and subsequent illness once she got home.  How the time flies when you are enjoying a nice meal and a good old chat  ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 23, 2012, 09:13:39 am
Glad you had a nice time JD.

I have heard of Trudy, is she on here much?

H
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 23, 2012, 09:21:12 am
Trudy has been around since late 2008 Hally and along with Amanda, us three were the first South Australians to get together in town for a meet and greet over coffee/lunch.  After having been away for a long holiday, she is having trouble catching up with postings as you could imagine.  She has posted some lovely cake/muffin/biscuit recipe on the forum.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 23, 2012, 09:22:00 am
Thanks JD, yes I thought she was an oldie.

 :)
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Post by: trudy on July 23, 2012, 10:00:07 am
Thanks Judy.  Yes I had a great day catching up with you too.  Yes I know I haven't had much to say these past few months but was away for nearly 10 weeks and since we got home have had trouble keeping up with all the posts.  Will try and be on more!!!!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 23, 2012, 10:34:50 am
Wow just reading up on all you guys who have had bad experiences with doctors. It's not good when we rely on these doctors to keep us ticking. Can be scary thought that something serious can be missed to the point of being to late :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 23, 2012, 10:50:04 am
Yes, I don't trust doctors easily. Luckily I have lots of friends in medical professions who I do trust, so I always go to them for advice first ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 24, 2012, 12:03:41 am
Doing some washing, cooking a chicken casserole and then off to the hairdressers.  ;D ;D

Because it's raining here I will have to venture up to the granny flat to use the dryer. First time I've been up there since the cat arrived.


Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 24, 2012, 12:42:01 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 24, 2012, 12:03:41 am
Doing some washing, cooking a chicken casserole and then off to the hairdressers.  ;D ;D

Because it's raining here I will have to venture up to the granny flat to use the dryer. First time I've been up there since the cat arrived.

YAY for the hairdressers!! :D :D :D

Not so yay for the cat in the granny flat :-))

I'm just off to my PT session :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: deedub on July 24, 2012, 07:46:27 am
Kids are having swimming lessons right now so I'm catching up on here, emails, Facebook etc. I noticed one of my FB friends who is a blogger (not food related) has written an entry about TMX and our own Helene has commented - small world! Here's the link
http://http://justbaustralia.com.au/be-happy/life-thermo-mixed-up-16906/ (http://http://justbaustralia.com.au/be-happy/life-thermo-mixed-up-16906/)
Just a bit of fun.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 24, 2012, 07:51:22 am
3 hours with PT this morning ;D

45 minute spin bike
Weights for back and legs
30 minutes x-trainer
15 minutes treadmill
15 minutes summit stepper
Weights for shoulders and abdominals

Good stretches in between ;)

Feeling good now. Watch out study! :D
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Post by: droverjess on July 24, 2012, 07:57:42 am
Deedub please post the link again, it won't work thanks v much.
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Post by: judydawn on July 24, 2012, 08:20:41 am
Tidied up some kitchen cupboards then interrupted by visitors.  No cooking today, leftovers for lunch and tea.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 24, 2012, 09:02:25 am
Hally you are very correct re doctors not listening. They just do their spiel and don't stop for anything. If you interrupt them they almost start again. I've noticed it with a few of them lately.

I've dug some ginger that I grew today. I was so excited. I put it in last year and it came up but then died down again. It came up this year and has just died down. I thought it would be impossible to grow here. It's next to the 2 pineapples that have fruit on them at the moment so perhaps they all think they are in FNQ. ;)
I'll post a photo later.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 24, 2012, 10:24:49 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/78912c4f-69f7-a900.jpg)Here it is.
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Post by: judydawn on July 24, 2012, 10:51:37 am
Clever Cookie  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on July 24, 2012, 11:03:11 am
Thanks. I'm really thrilled.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 24, 2012, 11:04:11 am
I am really excited for you. How is the taste?

Gert
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Post by: Halex on July 24, 2012, 11:04:50 am
Wiw, cookie, fabulous ;D
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Post by: JulieO on July 24, 2012, 11:07:51 am
Excellent Cookie.  There's nothing better than using what you've grown yourself, such a thrill.  :D
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Post by: nazar on July 24, 2012, 11:34:27 am
ginger looks good , l have try to grow it before and have had no luck
just think  how much nicer taste it will be since its home grown chemical free yahhhh
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Post by: cookie1 on July 24, 2012, 11:46:33 am
Gert I haven't tasted it yet. In the morning probably.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 24, 2012, 11:48:04 am
Very clever Cookie, the ginger looks super ;)
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Post by: deedub on July 24, 2012, 12:39:20 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on July 24, 2012, 07:57:42 am
Deedub please post the link again, it won't work thanks v much.
Oops sorry about that. Hope this works
http://justbaustralia.com.au/be-happy/life-thermo-mixed-up-16906/ (http://justbaustralia.com.au/be-happy/life-thermo-mixed-up-16906/)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 24, 2012, 01:20:18 pm
Homemade homegrown ginger cookies for cookie? ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 24, 2012, 01:38:36 pm
I just sent off an online job application. I'm very nervous. I don't know why. Maybe its because I've never applied for a job online ???

I'll just wait and see... :-))
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Post by: droverjess on July 24, 2012, 10:18:59 pm
Good luck Amy.

Cleaned, tidied, cooked, washed, ridden pony, shopped, cooked and baked. And washed up, etc etc.
All in all a normal day for DJ!

But best of all had two lovely chats with old friends on the phone.
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 24, 2012, 10:35:55 pm
Getting ready to Bogor a bike ride. Procrastinating because it is so cold and I didn't bring my cycling jacket and shoe covers to Perth. I planned on going for a swim but my flat mate in the hotel is still asleep and has the only key with a gate pass for the car.
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Post by: Frozzie on July 24, 2012, 11:00:07 pm
Day spent Lazing by the pool enjoying the sunshine and heat.. Got a bit burnt but dont care... Sunshine 😁😁😁😁😁

Tonight went o see a film with my gf..

My turn to cook tomorrow..Usually i bring thermie but didnt this time but they know i can cook so as thy are out all morning they asked e to cook and was also asked by my gf dh if i could cook all dinners lol.. My dear gf isnt the best cook despite her best efforts e erything seems to taste very bland..positive side is im sure we are losing some weight as we arent eating much 😄😄... Love her dearly though!

Probably just make something simple like a filling salad, perhaps grill some meat and do an apple dessert.. One of chookies ones i think..
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 24, 2012, 11:58:07 pm
Today we are sending my brother back off to university. Since he turned up looking like a skeleton this time, mum and I have been putting together a food "parcel" for him to take back with him so he will at least eat something!
The "parcel" (its actually a crate and four bags :o) contains:
10 cans of soup, 4 cans of creamed rice, 7 tubs of reheatable soup, 4 tubs of flavoured instant rice, 3 packets of butter popcorn, 5 instant pasta meals, 4 pack of baked beans, 4 pack of spaghetti, 12 Up and Go breakfast drinks, 1 loaf of bread, 8 fruit and custard cups, 8 fruit and jelly cups, 2 boxes of breakfast biscuits, 8 packets of crackers, 5 bags of chips, 2 bags of mixed nuts, 1 tin of sustagen energy drink, 3 jars of peanut butter, 6 sesame snap snacks, 11 chocolate bars, 13 mini chocolate bars, 80 muesli bars, 94 instant porridge packets and 12 litres of long life milk.
We also chucked in 1 large bottle of multi-vitamins since he won't feed himself any vegetables, 2 packets of face wipes, 4 bars of soap, 1 large tube of toothpaste, 2 bottles of shampoo, 1 box of washing powder and an 8 pack of toilet rolls.

The hygiene stuff will probably last him a year.... the food will probably last him a week :-))
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Post by: desi on July 25, 2012, 12:05:09 am
What is it with boys who don't want to look after themselves and cook :o
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Post by: astarra on July 25, 2012, 12:07:09 am
Wow Amy!  :D That is a huge parcel!  :)  Has he changed his skeleton look while he has been home with all your yummy cooking?  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 12:10:26 am
Quote from: desi on July 25, 2012, 12:05:09 am
What is it with boys who don't want to look after themselves and cook :o


I think its something to do with having poor male role models. My father is a lazy, ungrateful bum :-\

Quote from: astarra on July 25, 2012, 12:07:09 am
Wow Amy!  :D That is a huge parcel!  :)  Has he changed his skeleton look while he has been home with all your yummy cooking?  :)

I know! I'm very proud of it :D He has put on a little bit of weight, but he seems not to have as much of an appetite anymore. I guess his stomach has shrunk since he hasn't been eating properly :(
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Post by: fundj&e on July 25, 2012, 02:07:42 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 12:10:26 am
Quote from: desi on July 25, 2012, 12:05:09 am
What is it with boys who don't want to look after themselves and cook :o


I think its something to do with having poor male role models. My father is a lazy, ungrateful bum :-\

:)

not all of the time Amy, some most are born that way lol
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Post by: obbie on July 25, 2012, 02:12:00 am
Thats a big food parcel Amy..
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Post by: deedub on July 25, 2012, 02:37:04 am
Just had coffee with a GF and now I'm at the carwash waiting for my poor car to get a long overdue wash & spruce up. My house might be a tip, but at least my car will be sparkling! Will try to get around to some housework this afternoon.
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Post by: Emme on July 25, 2012, 02:51:35 am
Good luck with job application Amy and that is one large food parcel.  I too have house cleaning to do deedub, but can't seem to find the energy today.  Cleaned out a storage cupboard and found a jar of pickled garlic I forgot was there and some tomato sauce from last year, only two bottles though and we have already started on this years.  Oh well, will have to brush up on my stock rotation skills.

Marie
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Post by: maddy on July 25, 2012, 03:35:09 am
Making the most of our power before the " dumb" meter is installed  :-))
I refused them last time, but it's going in today....would love to know exactly what the benefits to us will be, apart from higher bills  :-))

We have had a little excitement around here though...something in the nature of a big black cat......and I'm not talking about a feral cat either  ;)  can't say much at this point....but it will be interesting!
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Post by: judydawn on July 25, 2012, 04:20:47 am
Did you not have a choice with the installation of the smart metre maddy? Not heard anything good about having one of those, I hope your experience is better than what we've seen on current affair programmes.  You are a tease with the black cat story ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 04:46:04 am
Quote from: fundj on July 25, 2012, 02:07:42 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 12:10:26 am
Quote from: desi on July 25, 2012, 12:05:09 am
What is it with boys who don't want to look after themselves and cook :o


I think its something to do with having poor male role models. My father is a lazy, ungrateful bum :-\

:)

not all of the time Amy, some most are born that way lol

Lol, yeah, you're probably right Uni :-)) They haven't got a chance really do they? All that testosterone and not enough oestrogen ;D

Quote from: obbie on July 25, 2012, 02:12:00 am
Thats a big food parcel Amy..

Tell me about it! We hid it in my bedroom, so I had to carry it all out to the living room. Good thing I lift weights... ;)

Quote from: Emme on July 25, 2012, 02:51:35 am
Good luck with job application Amy.

Marie

Thanks Marie :)
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Post by: maddy on July 25, 2012, 05:08:43 am
Quote from: judydawn on July 25, 2012, 04:20:47 am
Did you not have a choice with the installation of the smart metre maddy?

In a nutshell, no.  They are installing them in our area, I could keep refusing, but ultimately they will be installed in all households...and if I don't comply, I will have to foot the costs  :-))

Quote from: judydawn on July 25, 2012, 04:20:47 am
  You are a tease with the black cat story ;D

LOL...I know.  It's all very "CSI" at the moment....time will tell all  :)

Lots of luck  Amy  :-*
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Post by: obbie on July 25, 2012, 05:19:53 am
let us know how it goes Maddy.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 05:32:51 am
Quote from: maddy on July 25, 2012, 05:08:43 am
Lots of luck  Amy  :-*

Thank you Maddy :D
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Post by: keiramax on July 25, 2012, 06:07:22 am
Good luck with the job application Amy - what are you applying for?  It's nice that you are looking about your brother. 

Have been moving fruit trees.  I'm trying to rescue some of our trees in the orchard we planted 8 years ago.  They have always struggled due to the draught now the deer are destroying all the trees.  I moving them closer to the house so I can keep and eye on them.  Not sure if they will do any good but it's worth a try.  So far I've moved 4 (2 plums, 1 fig and a bay tree)  My goal is to try and move 1 a day, not sure I'll be able to move the apple trees as they are quiet big.  May have to wait until next year and start again.  Oh well, live and learn.

At least the exercise is good.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 06:14:16 am
Just a waitressing job at the moment keiramax, but I'm also looking out for a job which might suit my qualifications since I do have some ;)
Moving those fruit trees sounds like a big job :o I hope you don't hurt yourself.
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Post by: dede on July 25, 2012, 06:15:48 am
That is a huge parcel :o, but what a great idea.
DS is heading away soon for 2 weeks to TAFE for his apprenticeship and will be staying in a self contained unit, will have to make a care package up for him like this. :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 06:18:05 am
Hopefully your boy might be more willing to eat healthy foods though Mandi? Would he cook for himself?

We just had to fill my brother's with anything and everything so that he will at least EAT, so I know there are some unhealthy foods in there :-))
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Post by: dede on July 25, 2012, 06:20:07 am
He definitely won't cook except for heating things in the microwave :)
I will go shopping the day before he goes and get a whole heap of things for him.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 06:30:03 am
Teenagers :-))
Lucky your DS is only away for 2 weeks ;D
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Post by: mcmich on July 25, 2012, 07:08:36 am
Quote from: maddy on July 25, 2012, 03:35:09 am
We have had a little excitement around here though...something in the nature of a big black cat......and I'm not talking about a feral cat either  ;)  can't say much at this point....but it will be interesting!
Maddy, we supposedly have a big black cat in our area. I haven't seen it personally but there have been sightings and they had a posse after it a couple of weeks ago. Probably urban myth run amok.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 07:10:59 am
I'm not following the black cat story... is it code for something? ???
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Post by: obbie on July 25, 2012, 07:25:28 am
working at work... ;D
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Post by: mcmich on July 25, 2012, 07:37:22 am
Working today, so all is good.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 09:27:59 am
I have just taken great delight in cleaning the bathroom because I know it will now stay clean for at least 3-4 weeks since my hairy, dirty brother will no longer be using it :D
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Post by: Halex on July 25, 2012, 10:29:43 am
LOL Amy ;D

Wait till you have kids ;D ;D ;D :D
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Post by: astarra on July 25, 2012, 10:34:36 am
Quote from: Halex on July 25, 2012, 10:29:43 am
LOL Amy ;D

Wait till you have kids ;D ;D ;D :D
And a husband.... ;) :D - na, they are great. (well mine is, anyway)  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 10:42:01 am
Jeez, thank girls... :-)) ;D Maybe I should become a nun. Then I wouldn't have to worry about those things ;)
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Post by: droverjess on July 25, 2012, 11:39:50 am
LOL Amy you were made for family life, but get started on a career first!
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 11:47:08 am
That sounds like good advice, thanks DJ ;D

I don't even know what nuns do apart from not have s*x ???
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Post by: gertbysea on July 25, 2012, 12:03:30 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 11:47:08 am
That sounds like good advice, thanks DJ ;D

I don't even know what nuns do apart from not have s*x ???

I  am not so sure about that Amy.

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 12:05:11 pm
Are the movies lying to me again Gertie? :-))
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Post by: judydawn on July 25, 2012, 12:06:18 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 25, 2012, 12:03:30 pm
I  am not so sure about that Amy.

Gert

 :D :D :D :D :o :o :o :o
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Post by: gertbysea on July 25, 2012, 12:11:43 pm
Have you ever spoken to a nun Amy?

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 12:12:22 pm
Nope, just saw one on TV ;D
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Post by: Jadey on July 25, 2012, 02:19:26 pm
First day back at work today. And now I could use a holiday  :-))
It's kinda nice to be earning money again but I'm such a homebody, I never get bored at home, and hubby is home so I missed him.
I wish I could have been home and cooked something yummy for him instead.

Jadey  :)
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Post by: droverjess on July 25, 2012, 03:52:08 pm
Big tidy up of kitchen, hall and breakfast room.
Including cupboards, very slow task.

Plus DH had burst hydraulic pipe on trailer and am on 3rd attempt to get clothes clean..

Tried miracle spray, waited 10 mins, then he powder.
Still residue so then fairy liquid rubbed in all over, waited an hour. Rinsed suds off now in machine with aerial bio. Will report later. Shirt new this summer and one of his better pairs of work trousers, of course!

Made lots of packed food for him to take away.
Made bread.
Now gonna make lemon drizzle at DD request, she s on 12 hr shifts too.

Am working tomorrow.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 25, 2012, 07:35:55 pm
Walked the dog early at 7.00am. Went out for coffee at 10.30 and sat in a friends beautiful garden and caught up with all the news.Walked the dog again,mad I know in the heat of the afternoon but I walked as much as possible in the shade.We were both very hot when we got back home :P
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Post by: obbie on July 25, 2012, 09:34:20 pm
Drinking coffee so far....
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Post by: droverjess on July 25, 2012, 09:58:36 pm
Hydraulic disaster update
Shirt ok...
Trousers left overnight with fairy on remaining oil patches...
Wash for 4th time tomorrow, if no good will give up!
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Post by: Frozzie on July 25, 2012, 10:47:41 pm
More sun, more colour, more pool.. Some shopping .. Clothes... Relaxing.. 😁
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Post by: droverjess on July 25, 2012, 10:51:14 pm
Pool envy.....
Enjoy!
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Post by: gertbysea on July 25, 2012, 10:58:01 pm
Quote from: Jadey on July 25, 2012, 02:19:26 pm
First day back at work today. And now I could use a holiday  :-))
It's kinda nice to be earning money again but I'm such a homebody, I never get bored at home, and hubby is home so I missed him.
I wish I could have been home and cooked something yummy for him instead.

Jadey  :)

Catch 22 Jadey. We have all been there.  Soon be Christmas.

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 25, 2012, 11:46:02 pm
Its not even 7am and I have vacuumed the floors, done a load of washing and put the rubbish out. Now I am taking a moment to enjoy my breakfast :)
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Post by: Wonder on July 26, 2012, 12:03:36 am
Amy you are fantastic, wished my 17 year old did even 1/10th of what you are prepared to do around the house.
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Post by: Halex on July 26, 2012, 12:06:24 am
Wow Amy, you are such a great daughter. A joy for your mum.
 :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 26, 2012, 12:10:58 am
Thanks Wonder and Hally :D
I have been told a few times that I'm not like most other teenagers. Or maybe most other teenagers are not like me ;D
But I'm sure they all have other attributes that I don't have ;)
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Post by: deedub on July 26, 2012, 01:13:44 am
I'm sure when they said you weren't like other teenagers they meant it in a good way, Amy!
Today I'm working from home - internet slow today, still waiting for my 51 emails to download so I can see what's been happening work-wise over the last 2 days. Meanwhile I've paid bills and started on my tax return  :D.
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Post by: dede on July 26, 2012, 01:21:44 am
Amy (see I got your name right) you are amazing :D

Glad I went for my walk this morning cause it's raining now. Better get out to the workshop and do some framing now.
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Post by: obbie on July 26, 2012, 02:55:13 am
shopping.. Now at work again.. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 26, 2012, 05:05:15 am
Quote from: deedub on July 26, 2012, 01:13:44 am
I'm sure when they said you weren't like other teenagers they meant it in a good way, Amy!

I've always hoped so! ;D

Quote from: dede on July 26, 2012, 01:21:44 am
Amy (see I got your name right) you are amazing :D

5 gold stars for Mandi because she remembered my name!! :D :D :D
Thank you :-*

Good thing you got your walk in Mandi. Walking on the spot inside in front of the TV doesn't really work the same. Trust me, I've tried it :-))

Quote from: obbie on July 26, 2012, 02:55:13 am
shopping.. Now at work again.. :)

Work = $$ =  ;D
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Post by: obbie on July 26, 2012, 05:16:46 am
work = play on computer, answer phones, book jobs for DH, sell some boy things, =  $$  watch the traffic, people walking around outside.   Very funny what people do when they don't realize they being seen...
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 26, 2012, 05:33:58 am
LOL ;D
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Post by: dede on July 26, 2012, 06:35:57 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 26, 2012, 05:05:15 am
Quote from: deedub on July 26, 2012, 01:13:44 am
I'm sure when they said you weren't like other teenagers they meant it in a good way, Amy!

I've always hoped so! ;D

Quote from: dede on July 26, 2012, 01:21:44 am
Amy (see I got your name right) you are amazing :D

5 gold stars for Mandi because she remembered my name!! :D :D :D
Thank you :-*

Good thing you got your walk in Mandi. Walking on the spot inside in front of the TV doesn't really work the same. Trust me, I've tried it :-))

Quote from: obbie on July 26, 2012, 02:55:13 am
shopping.. Now at work again.. :)

Work = $$ =  ;D

Thanks Amber ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 26, 2012, 08:23:52 am
 :-)) ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on July 26, 2012, 08:46:43 am
Let me think 😄😄😄😄
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Post by: droverjess on July 26, 2012, 04:06:43 pm
Worked, moved pony twice, to prevent eating too much grass, worked, tea break and on here posted some recipes in  cakes.
Now back to work.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 26, 2012, 05:24:54 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on July 26, 2012, 04:06:43 pm
Worked, moved pony twice, to prevent eating too much grass, worked, tea break and on here posted some recipes in  cakes.
Now back to work.
You certainly are one busy lady but thank you for taking the time to post the cake recipes. :)
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Post by: droverjess on July 26, 2012, 10:41:05 pm
Glad to share.... After all I've had some great recipes from here too.

 I Will be bit quiet over weekend though.
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 27, 2012, 03:53:57 am
Sitting in day 2 of a professional learning session. We are in teams of 2 rewriting PD modules for delivery to schools. I can feel my brain going numb.
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Post by: obbie on July 27, 2012, 03:55:42 am
Sounds like hard work Dash..
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Post by: keiramax on July 27, 2012, 05:25:53 am
Thinking about the veggie garden today and what to plant this year.  The wattle is all started to come out which means spring is around the corner, time to start raising seeds and getting the beds ready.
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Post by: astarra on July 27, 2012, 07:28:25 am
Today I worked out how and what I want in this year's vege garden....must've been hit by spring fever. Think the beautiful day got me into that mode.  :) I also made 2 turkish breads into pizzas for DHs lunches. Then had a friend bring her 2 girls around to give the lamb his bottle, they stayed for 3 hrs - I cuddled her snuggly 4mth old baby for most of the time.  :-*  Also I got DD to & from school, did 3 loads of washing, emptied the d-washer, Made breakfast, lunch and tea (still cooking), got wash in and folded AND put away, looked after mum with the flu, miss 3 with croup and miss 18mths with a chest infection. :-)) .... cleaned bathrooms and 2 bedtroom's windows. And normal tidying and vacuuming.

(BTW: mum and the sick kids were not near the visiting kids - but I needent to have worried so much, her kids have croup too!)
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Post by: mcmich on July 27, 2012, 07:29:25 am
Worked then took DH to the airport.
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Post by: Nikkit on July 27, 2012, 07:37:52 am
I'm exhausted just reading about what you have done astarra...Whew!
The usual morning rush, kids, dogs, horses fed and out the door to school (kids)  and paddock (horses and dogs).
Then I've had a meeting with deputy principle re Miss 15's school work. ATAR is giving me a headache and I'm not the one doing it  ??? Miss 15 is working really hard, but just not getting the grades they want her to get.
Now I'm up to my eyeballs in tax and BAS and it is doing my head in as ... well ... it is tax. And they've changed the rules and I just don't get it!
Now I'm procrastinating!
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 27, 2012, 07:48:32 am
Oh, I know how you feel Nikkit. I have had to stay home today as I've had a gas space heater installed. I have spent the day sifting through paperwork- a job I keep on putting off. How can one household accumulate so much paper?
I have ditched about 5 years worth of school newsletters and dealt with the pile of papers in my kitchen basket.
I have also sifted through DH's tax "filing system". That is a loose term for an old wine box that he has thrown all his paperwork into since I did his tax last year >:( I have it sorted into manilla folders, so that when I do his tax, i will be able to find everything... well, that's the theory anyway.
I just have the last little bit to do, but I'm procrastinating by spending some time on the forum. ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on July 27, 2012, 08:54:57 am
I know exactly how you both feel. I have spent the entire day working on Ma in laws finances which have to be submited to the state administrative tribunal each year as DH is her guardian. It is supposed to come up with an equal amount over the year. This year I am $4.18 out so if they don't like that they know what they can do. :-\
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 27, 2012, 09:28:38 am
Astarra, you are amazing with the amount you get done in a day :D :-*

I had a horrible night last night so didn't sleep well. I felt sick when I got up this morning, didn't think I was going to have a good day, but I went to the first of my nutrition classes and the ladies are all so lovely that I did end up feeling better :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 27, 2012, 09:34:03 am
How's your Grandpa Amy?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: deedub on July 27, 2012, 09:35:56 am
Glad you're feeling better Amy. I was at work today, picked up kids then straight home to cook dinner.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 27, 2012, 09:40:53 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 27, 2012, 09:34:03 am
How's your Grandpa Amy?

He is a bit better thanks DFM :) They sent him home a couple of days ago and the first thing he wanted to do was prune the budlia :-)) He doesn't understand that its dangerous for him to be doing things like that. So we are glad he is home but worried that he will do something and hurt himself :(

Thanks deedub :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 27, 2012, 09:50:57 am
That's good to hear.  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Nikkit on July 28, 2012, 01:33:15 am
Cookie - I wish I had been only $4.18 out. I "lost" $2000 somewhere in the paperwork/computer/receipts/goodness only knows where!  :o Was tearing my hair out for a couple of hours until it miraculously appeared again. ???  Does my head in! I do a rather large happy dance when at the end of each 3 months everything tallies up. Until I have to write the cheque for the tax man to go on his all expenses paid round the world in first class trip!
ES - that's my next job, shredding paperwork that we no longer need to keep. But I think I may have to venture up into the roof space to bring some down. Best bring some down before I put more up there, would hate it if the ceiling collapsed due to too much paper!
Wonder if I could send the tax office a bill for "collapsed ceiling due to having to keep too much paperwork" ?  :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 28, 2012, 01:41:53 am
There may be a few out there who do not know that your local YAPS or RSPCA love shredded  paper or newspaper not shredded.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 28, 2012, 02:45:22 am
Just come back from a nice hour walk, I zig zagged up and down streets, down to the river, then back up again, down to the river again then back up. Got 22 flights of stairs into my walk so far today :)
And the sun is shining which is a nice change from yesterday when we were covered in fog until 1.30pm :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 28, 2012, 06:14:41 am
Bought some slippers :) They are purple with green, yellow and light purple flowers on them :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 28, 2012, 06:48:40 am
Sounds pretty Amy, are they for the retreat?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: jakodai on July 28, 2012, 07:13:22 am
I'm sorry I've been MIA for the past week everyone, I've felt very rude! Thank you all for the lovely words/thoughts about DS. I think I was just feeling sorry for myself for the situation that we're in. It's just so frustrating. It doesn't matter where we go, we're constantly met with incompetence. We got his hearing test results in the mail the other day, and teh lady who did them has said that his hearing is impaired, but his hearing is 'just adequate for normal speech and language development'. Language, yes. Speech, no. It annoys me that this has come back like that, because the only reason we picked up on the problems that he's having is because of his speech development. He mispronounces many letters (eg: he pronounces 'g' like the 'g' in 'ground' as opposed to like the 'g' in 'gee', 'f' is pronounced like 'g' - four is 'gour') and this can't be corrected until his ears are corrected. There's no word on his operation date yet, but I'm going to try and get him on the waiting list at different hospitals. The Eye & Ear hospital in the city had the shortest waiting periods for 2010/2011 according to the data that I've found.

ANYWAY, things have been crazy busy at work, which is why I haven't been on line, but it does look like things will start to settle down now so everything should fall back in to place.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 28, 2012, 07:21:25 am
I'm glad things are falling back into place jakodai. It's very hard being a working mother.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 28, 2012, 10:27:41 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 28, 2012, 06:48:40 am
Sounds pretty Amy, are they for the retreat?

They are very pretty DFM :D I think I will definitely be bringing them on the retreat! As long as everyone promises not to steal them because of how pretty they are :-)) ;D

Don't apologise Amanda, we can see how stressful this must be for you. Just take care of yourself and DS :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: jakodai on July 28, 2012, 12:47:24 pm
:-)

My problem is that when I'm stressed, I tend to avoid the things that would help me relax. Not deliberately, of course. I love this forum, and it makes me think about something other than work or hospital appointments!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 28, 2012, 03:04:38 pm
Not sure where I should post this, but DD and I came back from a walk and shopping to find a girl sitting down on the sidewalk opposite our house next to a motorbike and a guy on one pointing to our house and next door neighbors more than was comfortable. I really felt like our house was being cased. A little more than uneasy tonight and will be on red alert for the next week. Have a dog. He is old and blind - not much good. Don't even have a softball bat, so will keep the mobile next to me and lock my bedroom door. Police will be 10 mins away if the station is manned. Have rolled down the blinds so no blinking tv or computer lights will show, and keep manually changing the outside lights. Will probs get up during the night and change the outside lights in case anyone is watching (help - next I will be wearing an alfoil helmet...) Thank god I know our neighbor has a gun and he would come through the back fence like Ned Kelly to protect us  ;D  (have never been broken into before, but I tell you these people were sus)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dragongirly on July 28, 2012, 03:24:36 pm
Good grief CP - stay safe!  Hope everything is ok and you don't need to call the police or you neighbour. And thank you - your post reminded me I need to go and lock the gate.

Oh in lieu of a softball bat (which is very handy to have)  - rolling pin :)

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 28, 2012, 04:03:28 pm
yeah I wish I could lift the rolling pin mum gave me, but we are both on red alert. she has just come home from girlfriends chat night and admitted that she was sus also. we are making alternative arrangements inside our home...not happy  :-[
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: *suzanne* on July 28, 2012, 04:30:29 pm
Wow CP I hope all is ok, it sure is terrible when we can't even feel safe in our own homes.

Today we went to DS2's footy then it was team photos which took half the day, cleaned the house, did all the washing and then we went to the IL's for dinner and among all of that DS1 has caught the cold that everybody in the family (except me) has had so hopefully that's the end of sickness for the year
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 28, 2012, 04:36:33 pm
I hope everything is OK CP? Is DH away?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 28, 2012, 05:14:24 pm
DH is FIFO. DD has come home from being with her girlfriends and now we are going to lock up tight. She didn;t like the look of those people opposite our house today, and now we will go into lock down for the rest of the week. She is sleeping with me tonight and I will lock my bedroom door and all doors that could get to us - scary!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Frozzie on July 28, 2012, 08:15:47 pm
Oh hope all is ok cp... I doubt they would be hanging around casing the place like that though .. If it was legit they would be alot more discreet than sitting across the road...just go bonkers like a crazy woman if anyone were to come o to your property..half the time people are scared of crazy .. Seriously though hope you at least sleep easy.. I have or had two dogs able to have a go at anyone, an alarm with sos codes and buttons and high rigid femcing and closed metallic solid gate and i still feel u easy when dh is not home..
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 28, 2012, 10:38:05 pm
That's worrying.  A few years ago I was sleeping with the sliding doors wide open when I say a tiny flash light at the back fence. There were two kids climbing my fence to steal my garden solar lights. A bit stupid as they give off quite a lot of light early after dark. Anyway I turned on the high beam outside light and stepped outside stark naked. That was enough to frighten them off. I found out later that quite a few of the neighbours had their lights  stolen that night.

I would be the opposite I think. I would turn all the lights on, open the blinds and invite them in while holding my cricket bat in hand..

Hope younger some sleep this week.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on July 28, 2012, 10:42:41 pm
Oh CP that is scary. How dare they intimidate you in front of your house.

Hope all is OK.

H
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: goldfish on July 28, 2012, 10:44:23 pm
CP - if you haven't already - report it to the police.  I agree with Gert!!  Do you have an alarm system??  Do hope it all goes away and you can get some sleep.  When does DH get back?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Frozzie on July 28, 2012, 10:53:20 pm
I agree call the police station and report the weird people not from your street hanging about...often they will drive by during the night to check there is nothing weird going on... My gf had some creepy guy come into her neighbours garden and she rang the police and they drove by her house seceral times during the night..
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 28, 2012, 11:53:39 pm
CP i hope you are ok.
Yes report it to police.
They will drive around and check at nite.

We have 2  police officers in our estate.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 29, 2012, 12:41:29 am
How disturbing CP :( I really hope nothing bad happens to you and your family. Those people do sound very strange. I agree with the others that you should let the police know.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 29, 2012, 03:47:41 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 28, 2012, 10:38:05 pm
Anyway I turned on the high beam outside light and stepped outside stark naked.

You betcha that would be enough to frighten them off Gretchen - I love your guts to do something like that.  I'd be bashed and robbed whilst I was getting myself attired to confront them  :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 29, 2012, 03:56:25 am
all was ok last night. Quite a few breakins around here, but we have fortunately never been - touch wood, but I think our turn will come eventually. They looked really sus, and I must tell the neighbour today as they were broken into not so long ago. DD and I slept like logs once we had locked ourselves in the bedroom. DH comes home Wed night, although he would sleep through a train coming through the bedroom wall.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 29, 2012, 04:02:57 am
Glad to hear you were safe last night CP :)

This morning I was enjoying a lovely bike ride in the sunshine until an unfortunate turn of events caused me to get up close and personal with the bitumen... in other words, I fell off :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 29, 2012, 04:29:41 am
Do you have a dog CP?  It might be a good idea seeing as you girls are left home alone quite a lot.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 29, 2012, 05:52:42 am
Amy are you ok, Hope not too many scratches.       Glad your ok CP, report anything to police, it their job to protect you..

My nephews bought me a big black expensive torch years ago, in case I got broken in to, just to hit them with.. Never use it yet..
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 29, 2012, 05:56:45 am
Oops, forgot to ask you if you were graze free Amy - these accidents usually leave us more shaken than hurt.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 29, 2012, 06:02:44 am
Thanks Robyn, and don't worry Judy, I won't hold it against you ;) ;D
Just a few grazes on my elbow, hands and knees, but I think I twisted my back when I landed on my hip, so that is hurting quite a lot now :( But I will be fine :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Emme on July 29, 2012, 07:10:09 am
Amy, sorry to hear about your fall.  Glad you were not seriously hurt.
CP.  Stay safe.  It is a horrible feeling to know someone is possibly casing your home. 
Take care

Marie
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 29, 2012, 07:12:15 am
Your aches and pains may get worse before they get better Amy, especially if you have put something out in your back. You may need someone to look at it if it doesn't ease.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 29, 2012, 07:14:34 am
Thanks Marie :)

I think you're right Judy. I might make an appointment with my chiropractor just so he can check that nothing is out of place.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 29, 2012, 07:52:51 am
That's what I was going to suggest but I didn't know if you had a chiropractor.  I have never been to one in my life but my Mum swears by hers.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 29, 2012, 07:55:39 am
After all the trouble I've had with my back, I definitely have a chiropractor ;) He is from California ;D
I wouldn't go to any old chiropractor though, some of them can be brutal :o
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 29, 2012, 08:11:48 am
Yes Amy,some can be brutal.

Make sure he warms you up first, hot towels ect...
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 29, 2012, 08:14:48 am
He is very good Robyn, he uses a little clicky thing that looks like a sonic screwdriver :) Do you know the thing I mean?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 29, 2012, 08:16:27 am
Yes Amy, I have seen those.

I like a good hard massage, and hot towels, then the chiropractor can work on me.. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 29, 2012, 08:18:05 am
Mmmmm, I think I would love that too Robyn :) My back muscles get very tight because I'm always tense :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 29, 2012, 08:20:30 am
Amy, do you do any stretches. they help. :D

Sometimes that's all I need, is to do a stretch work out.  I had a  back massage last week, as thats one I can't do myself. So good.

I am always doing other people. :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 29, 2012, 08:25:20 am
I do some stretches, but I probably should do more :-))

When I come and visit you, will you do a massage for me? :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 29, 2012, 08:29:55 am
Yes Amy I will.

Remember  I am in FNQ, but visit if you ever can.. :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 29, 2012, 08:33:55 am
Thanks Robyn :D

Yes, I remember you are a long way away. It would be a good reason for a holiday for me :) And we could go and see Gert while I'm over there too :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on July 29, 2012, 08:38:59 am
Glad to here that you are ok Amy.  Last year I crashed my bike and broke my wrist. All healed now but still not 100%.

This morning I went for a nice long 20km run. It felt good. Nothing unusual happened.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on July 29, 2012, 08:41:50 am
Yes Amy, but if you ever want to visit, great...
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 29, 2012, 08:55:34 am
Quote from: Dashingden on July 29, 2012, 08:38:59 am
Glad to here that you are ok Amy.  Last year I crashed my bike and broke my wrist. All healed now but still not 100%.

This morning I went for a nice long 20km run. It felt good. Nothing unusual happened.

Thanks Dash :) I am a very cautious rider so I don't think I will have too many accidents. Fingers crossed anyway :-))
Thats a shame about your wrist. Its frustrating when we have injuries that never heal properly :(
How long did the 20km take you?

Quote from: obbie on July 29, 2012, 08:41:50 am
Yes Amy, but if you ever want to visit, great...

I want to see your lemon tree :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on July 29, 2012, 09:01:08 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 29, 2012, 08:55:34 am

Thanks Dash :) I am a very cautious rider so I don't think I will have too many accidents. Fingers crossed anyway :-))
Thats a shame about your wrist. Its frustrating when we have injuries that never heal properly :(
How long did the 20km take you?


I try to ride cautiously but accidents happen when you ride fast in groups. I am going back to the surgeon who fixed my wrist and I am hoping he will see something simple that might be easily fixed.

I ran the 20k in 1:51.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 29, 2012, 09:28:07 am
Like the accidents you see on TV? Some of those look pretty nasty. I hope the surgeon can do something too Dash :)

Would you say 1:51 a good time for that distance? I've never run that far, so I'm not sure.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 29, 2012, 09:35:11 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 28, 2012, 10:38:05 pm
That's worrying.  A few years ago I was sleeping with the sliding doors wide open when I say a tiny flash light at the back fence. There were two kids climbing my fence to steal my garden solar lights. A bit stupid as they give off quite a lot of light early after dark. Anyway I turned on the high beam outside light and stepped outside stark naked. That was enough to frighten them off. I found out later that quite a few of the neighbours had their lights  stolen that night.

I would be the opposite I think. I would turn all the lights on, open the blinds and invite them in while holding my cricket bat in hand..

Hope younger some sleep this week.

Gert
And would you suggest naked Gert? You are ingenious.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 29, 2012, 09:44:47 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 29, 2012, 09:35:11 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 28, 2012, 10:38:05 pm
That's worrying.  A few years ago I was sleeping with the sliding doors wide open when I say a tiny flash light at the back fence. There were two kids climbing my fence to steal my garden solar lights. A bit stupid as they give off quite a lot of light early after dark. Anyway I turned on the high beam outside light and stepped outside stark naked. That was enough to frighten them off. I found out later that quite a few of the neighbours had their lights  stolen that night.

I would be the opposite I think. I would turn all the lights on, open the blinds and invite them in while holding my cricket bat in hand..

Hope younger some sleep this week.

Gert
And would you suggest naked Gert? You are ingenious.

Whatever works. I was not going to take the time to put my robe on . I,called the police but told rhem not to bother coming out tonight as I doubted very much they would be back. Nextday they came to tell me they had other calls as well but not until morning  when ppl discovered the had missing lights.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on July 29, 2012, 12:35:00 pm
CP did you advise police? We had some undesirables hanging around once when we were away and DD called the police and said she was quite worried and was by herself. They were great and came by several times. The first time they actually called at the house to say we are here and will keep an eye out. We were very impressed.


Today we had a run with the club in the old car. It was freezing but great fun. We didn't conk out thank goodness as DH only got it back on the road yesterday after replacing a part in the diff that had disintegrated .
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 29, 2012, 12:41:42 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on July 29, 2012, 12:35:00 pm
Today we had a run with the club in the old car. It was freezing but great fun. We didn't conk out thank goodness as DH only got it back on the road yesterday after replacing a part in the diff that had disintegrated .

What sort of old car do you have Cookie? My step-dad has a 1948 Lanchester.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on July 29, 2012, 01:02:26 pm
DH has a 1930 soft top Model A, this one is licensed and we use it. He also has a 1930 hard top Model A that is nearly ready for licensing. He has restored that one and a 1928 Model A ute that is in 1000's of bits. They are all Fords and gorgeous.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on July 29, 2012, 01:12:58 pm
Your DH certainly has a love for old cars cookie. Would be so rewarding seeing the restored finished car after all his hard work. I think it's wonderful.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 29, 2012, 01:16:06 pm
Wow, they sound impressive cookie, and DH must be very clever to restore them :D

My step-dad only has one vintage car, but he has hundreds of vintage radios which he has restored. When he moved in we had to build a shed to put them all in. And then buy cabinets and sideboards to display them in the house. I think my bedroom is the only room without a vintage radio :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on July 29, 2012, 02:45:27 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 29, 2012, 09:28:07 am
Like the accidents you see on TV? Some of those look pretty nasty. I hope the surgeon can do something too Dash :)

Would you say 1:51 a good time for that distance? I've never run that far, so I'm not sure.

Not as bad as the crashes you see on TV Amy. I've crashed 3 times once I got a bad case of gravel rash, just laid the bike down around a corner and slid up the road. Once it was just a little fall going slowly and there was no damage to me or the bike. The one where I broke my wrist was not bad either. Slowing down to stop with the group and someone turned in front of me. I clipped him and wnet over the handle bars. Not a bad fall just landed wrong.

I would say a good time for 20km is closer to 90 minutes.  I was not trying to go fast. I am training for a marathon and long runs are usually run slowly so that you can recover well enough for the next day's/week's training.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 30, 2012, 12:20:22 am
It sounds like you've been pretty lucky then Dash. But I would say breaking a bone is a little bit bad. I've never done it, but I imagine it probably hurts?

Ah, okay, thats handy to know. I'm not sure how long these triathlons are that my PT is training me for, but I was going to do a 21km charity run sometime. October I think. So 90-100 minutes would be a good time to aim for :) How long is the marathon you're training for?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Wonder on July 30, 2012, 12:37:50 am
I would love to be able to do 20kms in 90mins, i've only ever been a slow jogger but I'm trying to increase my speed at the moment but would still be much slower than that. Which marathon are you training for Dash? My sister is doing the Brisbane one next week and then she's off to do the Macchu Pichu marathon in Peru in a few weeks, she uses them as an excuse to travel.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 30, 2012, 01:33:11 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 30, 2012, 12:20:22 am
It sounds like you've been pretty lucky then Dash. But I would say breaking a bone is a little bit bad. I've never done it, but I imagine it probably hurts?

Ah, okay, thats handy to know. I'm not sure how long these triathlons are that my PT is training me for, but I was going to do a 21km charity run sometime. October I think. So 90-100 minutes would be a good time to aim for :) How long is the marathon you're training for?

Amy a marathon is   42.195 kilometres or  26miles  and 385 yards.

The year before the Sydney Olympics  in 2000 there was  a trial marathon on the road. I was responsible for accepting ALL of the entries for  the race. I processed applications put them all in a data base to be further processed  by my mate in NZ. I was there at the finish to hold one end of the ribbon for the winner. That  was after spending  several  hours processing sangers  and drinks for the crew who were in charge of the timing for the marathon.

I had a bucket load of interesting stamps from all over the world. I met an great many people as well  and had the privilege of meeting up with a few Olympic  officials.  Well maybe that was Not such a privilege as most were totals wankers  who could not organise a piss up in a brewery.

I did this all in an old DOS program which I had not a clue how to use and in fact had not many skills on the computer at all at that stage.

I spent many agonising  hours for very little reward  and I would never  do it again.  It was no fun at the end of the marathon as believe me the runners came home in all kinds of condition and smelling particularly  disgusting .  I then helped move and carry the half dead to waiting stretchers. It was a very hot day.

Marathon runners are a whole 'nother breed of people.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: keiramax on July 30, 2012, 05:41:41 am
I have never understood why they call them fun runs.

Did a good deed today, save a kookaburra that was in the middle of the road and took it to the local wildlife carer.  She was lovely as she showed my DD all the animals she had in care.  DD patted a wallaby and looked at baby lizard and birds.  I hope the kooka makes a full recovery.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 30, 2012, 05:50:57 am
Wow, thats a good story Gert ;D

And that was a very good deed you did keiramax, thank you for being so caring of wildlife :-*

Today I went to my personal training session as per usual. I was running on the treadmill, halfway through telling my trainer about falling off my bike yesterday, and guess what I did??? I tripped on the treadmill. I landed on my knees, and the treadmill just kept going, and I could feel layers of my skin being ripped off :o
THANK GOD my trainer was right next to me, because he grabbed me and pulled me off. It was very scary and my knees hurt a lot :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on July 30, 2012, 05:54:11 am
Amy I saw a first timer do that at geriatric gym one day. The poor thing just fell and had no idea what to do. Of course she never came back again, so sad.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 30, 2012, 06:02:53 am
Oh the poor lady :( It is terrifying cookie. I don't know what I would have done if my trainer hadn't been there. I'm lucky I didn't try and stop myself with my hands or something :-X
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Post by: jakodai on July 30, 2012, 06:46:31 am
I was at the gym a while ago, and a girl who was paying no attention to what she was doing and was showing off way too much, got on to a treadmill that some halfwit had left running - she ended up with a broken wrist. So you're lucky Amy - treadmills can be nasty!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 30, 2012, 06:50:55 am
Oh man, I would never try and get on a treadmill while it was going, unless it was going extremely slowly. She was a silly girl to do that!
Trust me, I know how lucky I am ;) My knees don't feel very lucky right now though, they are burning terribly :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on July 30, 2012, 01:29:21 pm
Quote from: Wonder on July 30, 2012, 12:37:50 am
I would love to be able to do 20kms in 90mins, i've only ever been a slow jogger but I'm trying to increase my speed at the moment but would still be much slower than that. Which marathon are you training for Dash? My sister is doing the Brisbane one next week and then she's off to do the Macchu Pichu marathon in Peru in a few weeks, she uses them as an excuse to travel.

I am supposed to be training for the Rottnest Island Marathon. Last year I traveled to the US for the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC. I would like to do NY, Paris, London or Venice.

To increase your speed you need to do a combination of interval runs and tempo runs. You should do at least one of these each week, even better is to do one of each.

Intervals are where you run a short distance like 400m hard then rest for a minute or two either just resting or walking/jogging. When you run Tempo runs you run easy to warm up for a km or so then run hard for 3-5 kms and then easy to cool down.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Frozzie on July 30, 2012, 07:37:43 pm
My BIL has done the Paris and new york marathons..
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Post by: obbie on July 31, 2012, 01:21:40 am
Up here, at Gordonvale we have a pyramid race.

They run up the side of the mountain to the top and back again.  The fit ones do it ion 1 1/2 hours, some take 3-4 hours to finish.

I used to do the sports massage for it before kids...

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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 31, 2012, 01:41:39 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on July 30, 2012, 06:50:55 am
Oh man, I would never try and get on a treadmill while it was going, unless it was going extremely slowly.

Check this  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTAAsCNK7RA)out
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Post by: Wonder on July 31, 2012, 01:45:21 am
Dash my sister did the marine corps marathon in DC last year - that was really what got her interested in travelling around the world for them, she met some great people and had a wonderful run. This year she has done the great wall in china, perth, gold coast (i think this is already past), will try Brisbane this weekend and then off to Peru and Antarctica at the end of the year and she is thinking of booking for the New York with a guaranteed entry through the company she books with. I've been doing the intervals and tempo runs to get my speed up and I've increased the speed quite a bit  and now know I could push myself to get a bit higher but I'm really only interested in doing the running to keep fit and find it quite boring, so definitely won't be joining her in a marathon or even a half. I'm happy to stick with a combination of different types of training in the limited time I have each week so will just stick with either 5km or 10km distances.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Wonder on July 31, 2012, 01:53:21 am
Amy, I hope your knees are OK. Treadmills can be very dangerous if you loose your concentration. I couldn't imagine getting off and leaving it running or hoping on while it's still running - very silly.
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Post by: judydawn on July 31, 2012, 02:23:36 am
Treadmills are very dangerous in home gyms too with toddlers around  >:(
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Post by: deedub on July 31, 2012, 05:06:43 am
Feeling a bit sorry for myself because I went to the dentist for a clean & polish (which I HATE) and was told I need to come back for 3 fillings! That'll teach me for not flossing 😞. Also did shopping, washing, a bit of cleaning & now I'm going to attempt to sort out the freezer before school pickup.
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Post by: obbie on July 31, 2012, 05:09:45 am
Dentists are so over priced.  I am just playing around till I get my back fixed at 3.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 31, 2012, 05:20:13 am
Had my hair cut, a trip to the kitchen shop and then home. It is pouring here at the moment.
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Post by: judydawn on July 31, 2012, 05:24:56 am
Reading all about the dinosaurs to grandson and wondered why he had stopped asking questions - I managed to untangle myself from his cuddling stance and am now enjoying a cup of coffee whilst he sleeps.
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Post by: deedub on July 31, 2012, 05:51:14 am
Awwww that's so cute Judy!
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 06:02:45 am
Quote from: Wonder on July 31, 2012, 01:53:21 am
Amy, I hope your knees are OK. Treadmills can be very dangerous if you loose your concentration.

Thanks Wonder, I will definitely be paying more attention to where my feet are going from now on! My knees are very stiff and sore today, I didn't sleep well because they were so painful, and the kneecap on my right knee feels like its not quite it its proper place :-X

I hope nobody minds, but I took a couple of photos and was wondering if any of the wonderful medical people on here could advise me on how I should be treating my knees? At the moment I just have savlon and some bandages on them.
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Post by: judydawn on July 31, 2012, 06:12:32 am
Quote from: deedub on July 31, 2012, 05:51:14 am
Awwww that's so cute Judy!

Certainly is deedub, this is the first sleep he's had whilst here since he became a 'big boy' when he was about 3  ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 31, 2012, 06:14:21 am
Doesn't look good Amy, someone will give you good advice.  The only advice I have would be to stay off the treadmill  ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 31, 2012, 06:15:23 am
Ouch Amy you poor thing, I have  no real advice but I hope they heal quickly for you xx
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 06:19:12 am
Thanks Judy and Suzanne, I'm hoping mcmich or Gert will be on soon. My knees are hurting a lot and I think I'm probably past my limit of panadol :-[

Quote from: judydawn on July 31, 2012, 06:14:21 am
The only advice I have would be to stay off the treadmill  ;)

That is good advice Judy, I think I might just run on the footpath for a while :) When my knees get better obviously :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: *suzanne* on July 31, 2012, 06:23:52 am
When my eldest  daughter burnt her forearm  it looked a lot like your knees and the doctor put some sort of dressing on it, it's not a band aid but I can't for the life of me remember what it's called it's white with holes in it and comes in a roll and it's breathable, hopefully those more experienced will help more
That was probably a useless post wasn't it  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 06:25:53 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on July 31, 2012, 06:23:52 am
That was probably a useless post wasn't it  :)

Not at all Suzanne, it gives me somewhere to start :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Emme on July 31, 2012, 06:26:52 am
Ouch Amy, hope your knees heel quickly.  Looks painful   :(


Judy, your grandson looks so cute.  

Marie
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Post by: cookie1 on July 31, 2012, 06:29:46 am
Amy you probably have carpet burns. They are very painful. I would leave  them open but I am not a medial person. I do know that you can have 8 panadol in a 24 hour period though. 2 every 4 hours.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 06:36:13 am
Thanks Marie :)

Quote from: cookie1 on July 31, 2012, 06:29:46 am
Amy you probably have carpet burns. They are very painful. I would leave  them open but I am not a medial person. I do know that you can have 8 panadol in a 24 hour period though. 2 every 4 hours.

Cookie, I did have them open but they were oozing stuff everywhere and it was dribbling down and staining my socks :-[ Yucky. Thanks for the tip about the panadol, I think I can probably take another couple soon :)
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Post by: Wonder on July 31, 2012, 06:52:38 am
Amy you poor thing, they look terrible. No advice from me absolutely useless when it comes to anything medical.
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Post by: obbie on July 31, 2012, 07:27:07 am
Amy that looks sore, breathable bandage is good.

I am feeling better, my neck was out, so I can move again now.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 31, 2012, 07:29:46 am
They look and are painful wounds.

There are several schools of thought at least on how to treat  these type wounds  which are burn like trauma.

One is the make sure they are clean .  If there is dirt or gravel then ( you won't like this) soak in soft soap like LUX flakes and debride  with a rough wash cloth. That really hurts but works. In any case yours are not dirty. Still I would get in the bath and use. Wash cloth to make sure all the dead skin is off and you have a clean wound which bleeds freely. Then dry completely. 

Next is to get some gelnet  type of dressing from the chemist. These sheets are quite expensive but you can get the biggest size and cut into wound size and shape with a very clean scissors.  Keep the packaging and keep the leftover gelnet inside to stay moist. Put it in a sealed Baggie. I want you to look after it because it is soooo expensive.

Ok after applying the gelnet to your wounds and they will,stick to your skin with no problem then put over it some gauze squares also from the chemist. Wrap your knees up in  10 cm crepe bandages and LEAVE THEM ON.  You an re wrap them and wash the bandages but don't keep messing with the gelnet.  Every other day or two  you can repeat with clean gelnet.

Wounds heal from the bottom up and sides to centre. If you have a deep pocket  you must  clean out these holes as above to keep them from forming a scab over the top.  If they bleed that is good.

Always always wash your hands and nails thoroughly before you touch your wounds.

If you go to the doctor do not let him or her dress the wounds. They are notorious for not doing it right. Get the practice nurse to do it. But you will be better off doing it yourself. If you See any kind of infection you will need antibiotics. Anything greenish or pussy like or you feel heat coming from the area.

Do not put any powder type crap on it.

Other way .

Wash the wound in salty warm water. Then pour peroxide onto wounds. They fill fizz up. Wipe clean with soft CLEAN washer and leave open.  Keep doing this and removing all the exudate  at least twice a day .


I think the first will be better for you.

Eat  a  high protein diet .

Whenever you are treating them make sure you have a clean area to work in . Like put down a clean towel,every time and WASH YOUR HANDS. Wash your scissors before cutting gelnet. 

Now Mcmich may have a newer  or more up to date method. 

I won't tell you how we treat such wounds in the operating theatre as you would scream.

The gelnet dressing will help ease the pain but take the paracetamol. Get the chemist own brand which is a very cheap compared to the brand Panadol and is the same thing. You can get 100 for about $ 2.50


Gert






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Post by: Frozzie on July 31, 2012, 07:33:08 am
Ouch amy... Must have been some fall... I would put either betadine or mercurochrome typecstuff on it to discinfect and help dry it out and if necessary dress it with something breathable but wold wait for medical advice for best way .. Think the key is cleaning and discinfecting things like that.. Weeping isnt good 😒

Lol gert posted while i was typing..
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Post by: obbie on July 31, 2012, 07:36:14 am
Hi Frozzie, how are you going...
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Post by: KathD11 on July 31, 2012, 07:39:42 am
That looks seriously ouch!! I'm not a medical expert but with my babies if they are in pain I can alternate Paracetamol and ibuprofen I.e. give one dose of Panadol then 3 hrs after the dose of Panadol give nurofen then 3hrs after that Panadol again. Hope that makes sense? My point is, if you have reached your limit on Panadol you could possibly take nurofen
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Post by: Frozzie on July 31, 2012, 07:43:43 am
Hi robyn ...Good.. Tired.. Went to ed after 3 and got woken just before 8 by a moving truck across the road grrr.. House visits happening since we got back and another today which is promissibg but im not holding my breath and thesepeople have he cash apparently as they have alrady sold their house and are currently renting.. Just need them to fall in love with the house lol.. Boxes still not here but should be delivered next week so i can start packing main stuff and preparing my parents and brothervplus gf visiting in 2 weeks ahh .. Time is flying.. Trying to breath
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 07:54:53 am
Gert, thank you so much, I have written down several things from your post and will go to the chemist ASAP. My knees do feel a bit hot and they were itchy earlier. They are throbbing too but maybe these bandages are too tight. I will take them off and do what you said. Thanks again Gert, I really appreciate it :) And I appreciate you not telling me about the operating theatre ;)

Thanks everyone else too, and yes, they are very extremely ouch :P
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 31, 2012, 08:03:37 am
Ouch Amy - hope they heal real quick.  :)

gorgeous GS, Judy.  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 08:10:13 am
Thanks Astarra :)

I'm sorry Judy, I was so caught up about my knees that I didn't mention what a lovely GS you have. He is a gorgeous looking young boy :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 31, 2012, 08:12:50 am
just goes to back up my theory how lounge lizards are probably a lot better off in the long run ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 08:13:28 am
LOL my mum would agree with you there CP ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: maddy on July 31, 2012, 08:23:34 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on July 31, 2012, 08:12:50 am
just goes to back up my theory how lounge lizards are probably a lot better off in the long run ;D

Lol.
Hpe you heal quickly Amy  :-*

Spent the last. 2 days on bas statements...and I'm now finally Dunzo!.....so glass of bubbles in one hand, iPad in the other, and watching a recorded episode of cupcake wars...love that show!.....so I will enjoy for a little longer before I shove some pizzas in the pizza maker.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 31, 2012, 08:26:31 am
Amy your knees will feel hot at the moment anyway because of the swelling. Don't worry about the weeping as that is natural and part of the body's healing process. If, in a few daysi you have hot spots or swelling in you armpits or groin then you may have an infection but I doubt they will get infected as you cleaned up pretty quick. It will take a week or so for the swelling to go down and I am sure your patella is  fine. It is a pretty  tough piece of equipment and you did not twist it sideways so wait and see.


Of course you could go to the hospital emergency dept and get all the stuff for free or a local free clinic.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on July 31, 2012, 08:29:11 am
Can I air my ignorance and ask... what is a patella?  :-[
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 31, 2012, 08:36:19 am
On your knee the bony part that moves, I think
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 31, 2012, 08:36:42 am
Patella= kneecap

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on July 31, 2012, 08:38:23 am
JD that is a lovely photo. If only we could all sleep like that angel.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: *suzanne* on July 31, 2012, 08:39:56 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 31, 2012, 08:36:42 am
Patella= kneecap

Gert

Thanks Gert that's what I was trying to say  :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 31, 2012, 09:02:33 am
Thanks Amy and others, he is such a special little boy.

Good luck with the wound Amy, it all sounds painful to me but needs to be done.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 09:05:54 am
Thanks again Gert :)

Quote from: astarra on July 31, 2012, 08:29:11 am
Can I air my ignorance and ask... what is a patella?  :-[

I have a spare one if you want one Astarra. Literally ;D

Quote from: judydawn on July 31, 2012, 09:02:33 am
Good luck with the wound Amy, it all sounds painful to me but needs to be done.

Thanks Judy, I did consider chopping my knees off to save myself all the trouble, but I figured that would make triathlons pretty hard :-))
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Post by: dede on July 31, 2012, 09:10:05 am
Wow Amy you did do a good job of your knees, ouch :(
Hopefully they heal up quickly for you :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 09:32:09 am
Thanks Mandi :) If I'm going to do something, you can be assured I'll do it good :-))
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 31, 2012, 11:00:53 am
Lovely picture of your GS sleeping Judy.My DS loved his dinosaurs as well at that age ;) :)
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Post by: JulieO on July 31, 2012, 11:31:12 am
Amy I hope you heal quickly.

Judy, he's gorgeous, I bet you love him to death.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on July 31, 2012, 12:15:12 pm
Quote from: JulieO on July 31, 2012, 11:31:12 am

Judy, he's gorgeous, I bet you love him to death.  :D


Oh yes, I most certainly do and you can certainly relate to that now you have your little grand-son.  I have him again on Monday because, would you believe it, his child-care is having a child-free day  ???
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: JulieO on July 31, 2012, 12:43:12 pm
Lol, child care centre having a child free day!  :D

You are so lucky having your grandchildren close by, wish mine was in the same town, but at least he's not interstate, plus it gets us out of town for a bit of a break.  I always feel sad though when we leave, can't help it, but I'm careful not to show it.
Enjoy your time on Monday.  :)
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Post by: jakodai on July 31, 2012, 01:04:55 pm
Ouch Amy, looks painful. If the pain is really bad and you're really not coping in between panadol, you can also take nurofen in between. When I had DS, I had an emergency ceasarian, and ended up with a wound infection, and the midwives that dressed the wound every day said to do that. I was having panadol, then 3 hours later nurofen, then 3 hours later panadol. They told me that it's easier to stay on top of the pain as opposed to stopping the pain. They told me the same thing as Gert about wound's healing, my wound was kept open for a few weeks because the infection was quite deep. They would dress it and clean it each day to ensure that the 'bottom' of the wound healed first. It didn't make sense at first, but once they explained that if the wound 'sealed' the infection would come back. I believe it was a staph infection which was picked up in recovery (my mum was told that DS couldn't come into recovery with me due to staph) and although I had plenty of tests to find out about the bacteria, I was never actually TOLD what the bacteria was. But, I digress - look after yourself and make sure it stays CLEAN - the last thing you need is bacteria getting into it and getting an infection. And something that I would because I'm incredibly paranoid of infections since my little incident, and DS always getting infections is watch my temperature. If that starts going up, especially if you're taking paracetamol and/or ibuprofen, it's a fair indicator that there's an infection brewing. But as I said, I'm paranoid.

JD, your grandson is absolutely adorable! They're so angelic when they're sleeping... ;-) Ds is into dinosaurs at the moment, too. Nothing too major, but he has some toys from 'Dinosaur Train' and he was asking tonight where his T-Rex is...

Ummm... Why is childcare having a child free day? I hope they're not charging for it! DS' daycare centre charges for public holidays if he would normally attend on that day. I don't like it, but I understand it - they still have costs. But if they just decide that cihldren can't attend on a specific day, there should be no costs...
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 01:11:55 pm
Thanks for the tips Amanda :)
I think I will have to get up every few hours tonight and knock back a few panadol or nurofen. They were dreadfully sore in bed last night and I would like to get a better sleep tonight ;)
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Post by: jakodai on July 31, 2012, 01:13:49 pm
I've always found nurofen to be more useful, because it's an anti-inflammatory. That might help, too. Of course, I'm only going on what I picked up when I was recovering from my cesarian...
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 01:18:48 pm
Is inflammation the same as swelling? Because I've certainly got a lot of swelling! :-))

Lol surely a cesarian can't be that different from falling on a treadmill... ;D
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Post by: jakodai on July 31, 2012, 01:21:47 pm
I think so, but as I said, I'm no expert. It could also be mind-over-matter...

I had lot's of swelling, and an open wound. I think my wound may been a little deeper, and possibly bigger, given that a baby had to come through it, but still - a wound is a wound. ;-)

Mine was better though, because I got to hold a baby at the end of it. Well, after I got out of recovery. And only intermittently until I was out of high-dependency... :-S  lol
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 01:32:50 pm
I'm sure Gert will tell me if I'm wrong ;D

Hehehe, sorry Amanda, I was joking before.... I'm sure your wound was a lot worse than mine! I saw a cesarian on TV once and it looked pretty horrific :o But, like you say, you have a gorgeous boy as a result of your wound. And I'm sure you treasure him even more after going through so much with him :-*

I can't complain too much though. I got a big bear hug from my personal trainer when he grabbed me to pull me off the treadmill ;)
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Post by: jakodai on July 31, 2012, 01:40:16 pm
I know Amy, I was teasing. It's kind of hard when you're only dealing in text - you don't get a sense of tone.

Yes & no. Sometimes when I think of everything that happened, I actually panic and get quite anxious. I don't think I could go through it again - I think if I had another baby I would schedule for a caesarian. I went through 20 hours of labour, and then because the cord was wrapped around DS' neck (again, an assumption on what was said and what I've found out since, because nothing has ever been disclosed to me - but he was facing sideways and when they tried to turn him his heart rate crashed) and I also had preeclampsia, I was rushed off for a caesarian. I blacked out when they tried to turn him and decided I needed a cesarian and came to to find the room full of people, and the obstetrician calling a code-something, and then I got pushed out of the room. Very scary and definitely not something I could go through again. I know people have gone through worse, but I had such a perfect pregnancy with absolutely no complications what so ever, everything that happened was just so unexpected.

Bear hugs from personal trainers would be nice. They're strong...
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 01:53:14 pm
Quote from: jakodai on July 31, 2012, 01:40:16 pm
I know Amy, I was teasing. It's kind of hard when you're only dealing in text - you don't get a sense of tone.

Thats why I always put smileys ;D Because I'm always smiling!

OMG that sounds incredibly scary Amanda, I certainly didn't smiling when I read that :( What an ordeal for you. I actually don't know what to say :-[

Yeah, I like big bear hugs. I'm a huggy person :D

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Post by: jakodai on July 31, 2012, 01:59:08 pm
It was pretty scary, and I think I just tend to push it out of my mind whenever I think about it. It helps that I'm busy! lol. But I have my little man and that's all that matters. I'd do it all over again if I had to. AFL Footballers are generally big & muscly. I like big muscly cuddles... ;-)
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 02:06:25 pm
I'm not surprised you push it out of your mind, it must be horrible to think about :( But like you say, you have your beautiful boy :D

Very big and muscly ;D Much more so than your average chess player, I would think ;)

I wish there was a charity where you could go and get a big muscly hug for a gold coin donation. That could raise a lot of money :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: jakodai on July 31, 2012, 02:08:45 pm
Hmmm... I might have to see who I can speak to to make that suggestion for the next Good Friday Appeal for the Royal Children's Hospital. The footballers get pretty involved in the appeal... :-D

I was always a bit of a geek at school, so no big footballer hugs for me... :-(
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 02:13:40 pm
THAT would be awesome :D :D :D

Don't worry, I was a geek as well :-)) We can be geeks together ;D
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Post by: droverjess on July 31, 2012, 09:23:06 pm
Why is obbie's photo on every post?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 31, 2012, 09:28:18 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on July 31, 2012, 09:23:06 pm
Why is obbie's photo on every post?
Must be your iPad DJ,mine is normal.
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Post by: droverjess on July 31, 2012, 09:29:09 pm
How weird?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on July 31, 2012, 09:33:57 pm
Well obbie's photo is on every post on every thread on my iPad. Have restarted it and still the same.

I have cleaned, cooked, sorted lambs, sold lambs, and been shopping twice, once for food and once for equipment for soap making. Used up all my nectar points at Argos.

Sorry about your knees Amy. Gerts advice is good. I am not medically trained apart from first aid but have coped with a lot of injuries over the years. Gelnet is brilliant. My mother I used it for months after a bad scald.

Get better soon and take it easy for a few days.
Bath time now.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on July 31, 2012, 10:13:35 pm
It seems to be a. Quirk with the iPad Jess. It changes the pics from time to time and even some of the emoticons, I am used to it now. At the retreat we can compare all the iPads and see if it follows the same pattern .


Gert
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Post by: droverjess on July 31, 2012, 10:28:23 pm
Thanks Gert.
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Post by: Amy :-) on July 31, 2012, 10:32:52 pm
Thanks DJ :) Enjoy your bath, it sounds like you're worked hard to deserve it today (like you do everyday!) ;D

I got up at 4:30 this morning. Knees are too stiff and sore to stay in bed :(
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Post by: Wonder on August 01, 2012, 12:10:56 am
Hope those knees start feeling better today Amy, make sure you take it a little easy.
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Post by: obbie on August 01, 2012, 02:46:23 am
Hello, I don't know about my photo in all posts.. :)

Hope it fixes itself soon.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 01, 2012, 02:50:25 am
Quote from: obbie on August 01, 2012, 02:46:23 am
Hello, I don't know about my photo in all posts.. :)

Hope it fixes itself soon.

It goes on all the time. I had wonder for about a week then Dashingden for a few days. I think it is funny.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on August 01, 2012, 02:53:40 am
I am feeling much better today. At work with my little heater on, and my back feels good today.
 I   had 3 discs out . :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 01, 2012, 06:33:08 am
Quote from: Wonder on August 01, 2012, 12:10:56 am
Hope those knees start feeling better today Amy, make sure you take it a little easy.

Thanks Wonder :)

Quote from: obbie on August 01, 2012, 02:53:40 am
I am feeling much better today. At work with my little heater on, and my back feels good today.
 I   had 3 discs out . :)

Ouch, three discs Robyn :( I'm glad you are feeling better today :)

I had my first Infection Control class this morning. Riveting stuff.
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Post by: dede on August 01, 2012, 06:34:11 am
Just about to head back to the school for parent teacher interviews :)
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Post by: astarra on August 01, 2012, 06:48:41 am
Oh have fun Mandi - we had ours last week!  :) 
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 01, 2012, 07:14:59 am
Prepared dinner then took the dogs for their morning walk on the beach. Heavens opened and we all got saturated.  : >:(

Off to school now to pick up 2 of my GD's. Looks like more rain on the way here.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on August 01, 2012, 07:21:42 am
Oh dear MF - hope the rest of your day is better.  :)

Today I took mum out to Chudley to the honey farm and the silk place, then to Ashgrove cheese farm. Sights of Tasmania!!  :D
Also made some bread rolls and chicken soup for an old couple who both have the flu, took that to them - and the lady cried she was so happy.  :)   :'(  :)   
Also house work etc.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 01, 2012, 07:28:55 am
Did the shopping this morning. No way did I come in under the $100. I tend to buy several of something if it is on special and I do use it. This morning I bought 3 Leggos tomato paste and got a free cookbook . That was in Woolies. I also bought lots of Goulburn Valley little fruits at 78cents each. I like them for a snack if I have no fresh fruit in the house. DD also takes them for lunch.

I did a 'feel good, thing this morning. As I was walking down the aisles I saw a heap of notes on the floor. I picked them up and took them to the central cashier. There was $130 all together. As I was giving them to the lass and leaving my contact details an elderly couple came up and said I was a lovely honest person. There is no way I would keep the money as I could imagine someone being unable to pay for their food and having to go without. Even though there is no way I would have kept the money I felt really good after the comments.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 01, 2012, 07:32:05 am
Will get to Tasmania one day. It looks so beautiful.

What a lovely thing to do for the old people :)  It would have made their day.

We have had a very dry few weeks here so I guess we need the rain but not so nice when you are on the beach with 2 bedraggled dogs, no jacket and a long walk home  >:(

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Post by: deedub on August 01, 2012, 07:35:47 am
That was so nice of you astarra, and she obviously appreciated it.
Nice quiet day today, pottered around the house then went to a GF's house for lunch. She's got the devil of a cookbook, so had a bit of a squiz - & she insisted on photocopying a couple of recipes for me.
Jakodai, your childbirth experience sounds like my first, actually worse. Emergency Caesars are no fun, especially after a long labour. Good idea to have a scheduled Caesar next time - I did!
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 01, 2012, 07:47:17 am
We have so many lovely people on this forum :D :D :D
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Post by: obbie on August 01, 2012, 07:55:59 am
Cookie, how wonderfull :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 01, 2012, 08:00:48 am
Good on you Cookie.  A lot of people would just have kept it.
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Post by: JulieO on August 01, 2012, 08:30:31 am
Cookie that reminds me of when my son was 16 and working after school doing nightfill at Woolies.  He found $50 on the floor in one of the aisles and went and turned it in at the counter.  The next time he went in for his shift, the Manager thanked him for his honesty and said no-one had come in to claim it, so he gave it to my son.  I was so proud of him that day.  :D
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Post by: Frozzie on August 01, 2012, 08:44:09 am
Yes lovely gesture cookie.. I couldnt have kept it either... I even go back hen i realise i havent paid for something and pay for it... Lol
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Emme on August 01, 2012, 09:04:20 am
 astarra, I am certain they appreciated your thoughtfulness, I have not been to the cheese factory for some time.  I must call in again next time we are down that way.
Cookie, I am certain your gesture was appreciated.
Amy, take care of those knees and rest up.
Been a lovely day here, spent some time cleaning out the small freezer. I think there will be some weird combination meals here in the next few days.

Marie
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Post by: Halex on August 01, 2012, 09:18:39 am
Good on you cookie, I would have done the same, wouldnt sleep at night otherwise.

I believe in Karma :)

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Post by: *suzanne* on August 01, 2012, 09:18:53 am
What lovely ladies you are Astarra and Cookie xxx
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Post by: jeninwa on August 01, 2012, 09:29:41 am
What kind people we have on this forum.
Astarra I love ash grove cheese, I try and go there when I am in tassie and visiting up north, where is the silk place? Didn't know there was one. I also love the raspberry farm.
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Post by: astarra on August 01, 2012, 12:17:15 pm
The silk place is in Chudley... not sure how long it has been going for - just up the street from the honey farm. It was really interesting - silk worms at different stages of their life to watch as well as the shop...and the fudge - hevenly! (& that is coming from me who usually hates sweet things!  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 01, 2012, 12:19:59 pm
We like the Ashgrove Wasabi cheese.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 01, 2012, 12:27:49 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on August 01, 2012, 12:19:59 pm
We like the Ashgrove Wasabi cheese.

OMG cookie  we  must be sisters.  Ashgrove Anything but the Wasabi. OMG I love it.

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on August 01, 2012, 09:31:39 pm
Well done cookie.

Baked malt loaf, and made tomato, celery, apple and tomato soup. And cooked supper tonight, fried fresh fish. Then DD realised she needed cake for tomorrow at work so we quickly made choc/coc chip muffins. They rather strangely spread sideways.. Maybe too runny. I'd and too full cases. We were rushing.

6 loads washing. Lots of cleaning. Under the furniture type cleaning to try to get on top of spiders. trying to make a bit more room in a cupboard under the stairs so I can start soap making.
Rode the pony, luckily before the rain.
Later Took our own beef heifer to the abattoir. Will go back to collect the meat all cut and packed for freezer in 4 weeks.

There are more good people in the world than bad, just the bad ones make bigger headlines.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on August 01, 2012, 10:50:54 pm
Golly gosh DJ, you sure do work hard :o
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on August 02, 2012, 12:15:32 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 01, 2012, 12:27:49 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on August 01, 2012, 12:19:59 pm
We like the Ashgrove Wasabi cheese.

OMG cookie  we  must be sisters.  Ashgrove Anything but the Wasabi. OMG I love it.

Gert

Hey girls - I have a nice big block of Ashgrove Wasabi cheese in my fridge right now... :D
Agree - it is the BEST cheese!  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on August 02, 2012, 12:54:14 am
Forgot to say...so far today (given that it is only 9.50am) I have already got 2 loads of washing washed and hung, the house straightened up ready to vac, stripped 3 beds and remade 1, 3 girls up, dressed and fed, school rung as miss 5 has woken with a temp and runny nose  >:( , emptied both dishdrawers, had a forum fix  ;) :D , fed the lamb, got miss 5 back into bed (she MUST be feeling rotten), decided what we are having for tea and got that all prepared ready to cook, another load of wash in machine washing now..........and just general mum stuff. (We need a yawn smiley!!)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on August 02, 2012, 01:09:41 am
Quote from: astarra on August 02, 2012, 12:54:14 am
(We need a yawn smiley!!)

I'll second that Astarra! You sound like super mum with everything you do :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on August 02, 2012, 01:13:13 am
Wasabi! I am

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Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on August 02, 2012, 01:16:31 am
I thought Wasabi was supposed to go with sushi?

Nice 'toon BTW Gert ;)
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Post by: judydawn on August 02, 2012, 01:25:31 am
Astarra, what did you have for breakfast to give you all that energy  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 02, 2012, 02:08:06 am
Been for a walk on beach with the dogs and so far no rain yet. Looking after 2 of my GC's today and just given them breakfast. GD wants to make milo biscuits so that's next followed by Italian lamb casserole for dinner.

Judy your daughter is lovely and the image of you. :)Lovely photos. I didn't realize your DH was in wheelchair. :(
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Post by: judydawn on August 02, 2012, 02:11:52 am
Thank you Mama Fergie.  Geoff has been in a wheelchair for almost 20 years now, he has MS.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 02, 2012, 02:22:59 am
My DD's mother mother in law also has had MS for almost 20 years but can still get around with a walking stick. I nursed MS patients and each so different in severity. So hard for both of you.  :(  You must be looking forward to the retreat here in WA and certainly deserve the break  :)
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Post by: deedub on August 02, 2012, 02:29:24 am
Reading this thread reminded me that I meant to put some washing on before school dropoff - will have to do that now. I'm working from home today, it was busy work-wise this morning but taking a little break now before I get back into it. Only 2 teleconferences today, bonus!
My study is the coldest room in the house so I'm freezing my butt off. And the cat keeps trying to sit on my lap and play with my computer mouse.... the joys of working from home!
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Post by: obbie on August 02, 2012, 02:37:56 am
I wish I was home today..
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on August 02, 2012, 03:27:41 am
I have 5 days off now, almost a mini holiday. Off to the accountant to get the tax done today.
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Post by: Katiej on August 02, 2012, 03:50:20 am
I'm at my desk shuffling papers. I wish I was home too Robyn.

Enjoy your mini break from work Michelle. I hope the tax accountant is kind to you & you receive a big fat refund.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 02, 2012, 07:57:12 am
I went to a lecture this morning, it was really good and the lecturer was really funny. We also got to practice texture modification in the kitchens :D

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Post by: gertbysea on August 02, 2012, 08:01:51 am
That would have been interesting. What foods did you use Amy?

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 02, 2012, 08:03:12 am
What are you studying Amy?
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Post by: cookie1 on August 02, 2012, 08:06:20 am
Took ma in laws financial report into Perpetual Trustees this morning. Came home and have made a golden syrup chocolate cake and in the process of making fruit mince baked doughnuts. Will post if they turn out.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 02, 2012, 12:16:07 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 02, 2012, 08:01:51 am
That would have been interesting. What foods did you use Amy?

Gert

We made salmon and dill patties with tartare sauce, and some pureed carrots and peas on the side. We also made a basic trifle :) It can actually be quite tricky because you have to get the food the right texture and consistency so that people with dysphagia or other swallowing difficulties are able to eat it safely.
I can't wait to go on my placement day to the hospital because then we will get to see it being done for real patients :D

Quote from: Mama Fergie on August 02, 2012, 08:03:12 am
What are you studying Amy?

Nutrition and Dietetic Assistance :) And I'm finishing off a Personal Training course too ;D
I'll have qualifications coming out of my ears soon :o
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Post by: Frozzie on August 02, 2012, 01:17:33 pm
This afternoon fish pédicure for me :D

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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 02, 2012, 01:18:47 pm
That's what my daughter did  at university Amy and she also then became a personal trainer. She enjoyed both and is a great mum who brings her knowledge into cooking well balanced healthy meals and snacks for her 3 children and another one on the way. Hope u r enjoying it and good luck  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 02, 2012, 01:33:03 pm
Thanks MF, that is a really nice little story about your daughter :)

Froz, that looks quite strange :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 02, 2012, 02:05:58 pm
Did you enjoy the fish pedicure? I tried it once and really didn't like it. Not sure on the hygiene aspect when so many people use the same tanks and fish. Amazed how it's taken on world wide in the last 5 years.  Where did you have yours Frozzie
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Post by: Frozzie on August 02, 2012, 02:46:28 pm
I loved it last Time and à bit less this time as thé fish were much bigger.. So could feel them biting lol.. Lots of little fishies is nice.. Hygiène fine hère as they bathe your feet in à Anti bacterial yet natural solution before you put your feet in thé tank and if your feet arent  healthy they dont let you do it. Also thé fish have resting périodes between each client. The only places that scare me are thé cheap asian and africain places here that charge you nothing and use dodgy products and hygiène levels are low..
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Post by: Frozzie on August 02, 2012, 02:47:56 pm
Oh and had mine where we live in France..

Its quite ok amy.. Much better for your feet than à métal foot scraper which are bad bad bad
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Post by: droverjess on August 02, 2012, 08:53:39 pm
Well rushing around as usual.
Moved the pony to more grass for few hours and back again to his bare paddock. Have do this daily to prevent laminitis.
More cleaning, doing major clean room by room, in all the corners etc. I try to keep on top as it was a newly done house when we moved in in November. I do 2 to 3 hours per day and only at a fair pace, not killing myself.
Lunch for DH and dinner for 3.
More washing, DH had a clothes change at lunch after sorting cattle this am!
No baking today.
Out shopping to cash n carry, supermarket and few other places getting general stuff and stuff for soap making. Also filled car up with diesel. DD borrowed it last week for 4 days - 120 miles.
Forum time of course, and time for reading and researching.

It was a sunglasses and mackintosh day. Sun and heavy showers!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 02, 2012, 09:00:04 pm
You've been busy today DJ.I got caught in those showers this afternoon when I was walking the dog :P
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Post by: dede on August 02, 2012, 09:21:10 pm
Not sure if I could cope with a fish pedicure, I can't stand people touching my feet, don't know about fish? Interesting though :)
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Post by: droverjess on August 02, 2012, 09:30:19 pm
Me neither dede.... Eughhhh I am very ticklish on my feet!
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Post by: Frozzie on August 02, 2012, 09:54:39 pm
Lol..Not me. Love to be pampered.. Nails, feet, massage, masques, facials hair etc etc....
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Post by: mcmich on August 02, 2012, 10:02:33 pm
Quote from: Frozzie on August 02, 2012, 09:54:39 pm
Lol..Not me. Love to be pampered.. Nails, feet, massage, masques, facials hair etc etc....
I think I'll be sticking with my usual pedicure.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on August 02, 2012, 11:39:53 pm
I don't even have normal pedicures :-)) I think I'll just stick with the nail clippers ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on August 02, 2012, 11:49:01 pm
Today I am going to try & get an appt with the Dr. Yesterday felt grat, planned to go to the gym today. Woke up at 3 coughing, swollen glands & sore throat again. I hate anti biotics but .i think I need some.

Now the problem will be trying to get in.

H :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 02, 2012, 11:58:46 pm
Oh dear Hally :(
This illness sounds awful, best of luck getting into the doctors :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Katiej on August 03, 2012, 12:00:15 am
I'm with you Dede, I hate anyone touching my feet so there is no way I'd go near the fish.

Oh Hally I'm sorry to hear that you're unwell again. I hope you can get the doctors appointment and that they can help. Rest up & take care xx
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Post by: astarra on August 03, 2012, 01:09:33 am
oh poor H - not again?  :( Hope you feel better soon and don't have to suffer all weekend.  ;)

Today I have been racing about like my pants are on fire - yesterdays effort then today, my house is now sparkeling clean and tidy, and I have 3 sick kids...?! Mum went home yesterday, so I needed to finally get my house back to looking like my home rather than like a bomb had gone off in it... :D I don't do very well in a mess, so it was hard for me to look the other way sometimes...but I didn't want to offend mum either by cleaning up stuff she was doing. She used to be a pre-school teacher so had craft stuff etc out everywhere (it seemed like) - the kids enjoyed it too. But now I am functioning properally again...and have not a lot more to do today!!! I am addicted to scrapbooking and do do crafty stuff with the girls often - but somehow we keep it all in one place!  :) Was nice to have her tho.  :)
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Post by: dede on August 03, 2012, 01:15:00 am
Looking after my 2 year old nephew, he's so easy to look after, I just give him some food and put him in the cupboard :o and he is as happy as Larry lol :D
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Post by: astarra on August 03, 2012, 01:21:58 am
Is that your sister's little boy dede? Is she ok? (Just tell me if you get sick of me asking that...she is so often on my mind, especially now  :( - I really want everything to go well for her.  :) )
Put him in the cupboard??????! Sounds interesting!!  :)
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Post by: dede on August 03, 2012, 01:26:56 am
Yes it is Astarra, he's such a cutie but into everything.
My Sister is doing well but had to go to the hospital to have a second diabetes test as her first one was high. She had gestational diabetes with her DS so the chances are she will have it again.
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Post by: dede on August 03, 2012, 01:29:27 am
Oh and as for the cupboard he loves getting in there when I take the vacuum cleaner out, he had a cup of dry cereal and was happy to hide in the cupboard for a while eating his cereal :D
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Post by: astarra on August 03, 2012, 01:31:37 am
He sounds cute Mandi!  :) Thinking it is just as well you have the vacuum out - might need it for the dry cereal!!!  ;)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 03, 2012, 02:04:35 am
Quote from: dede on August 03, 2012, 01:29:27 am
Oh and as for the cupboard he loves getting in there when I take the vacuum cleaner out, he had a cup of dry cereal and was happy to hide in the cupboard for a while eating his cereal :D

sounds like you could pop him in there and go for a walk  ;)
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Post by: dede on August 03, 2012, 02:25:01 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on August 03, 2012, 02:04:35 am
Quote from: dede on August 03, 2012, 01:29:27 am
Oh and as for the cupboard he loves getting in there when I take the vacuum cleaner out, he had a cup of dry cereal and was happy to hide in the cupboard for a while eating his cereal :D

sounds like you could pop him in there and go for a walk  ;)

Not quiet CP, he went for a little walk him self with his socks on in the mud :o, just washed his socks and put some clean ones on him lol.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 03, 2012, 02:49:41 am
What a lovely little boy Dede.

Astarra thank goodness we are all different. Some work best in chaos and others work best in order.

I cannot live in chaos but I can tolerate in others. My parents were hoarders so I am the opposite. I do not like STUFF unless it is in my pantry but I am changing my ways.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on August 03, 2012, 02:58:05 am
Mandi, your little nephew is so cute - my GS and GD have always liked to sit on the little stool in my pantry.  I thought once I shut the door and the light went out they would be scared but they both love it :-)) 

Hally, I do hope you can get that doctor's appointment - this illness has gone on long enough and you obviously need some professional advice.  He will of course, tell you to rest up but hopefully gives you some medication to fix your problem ;)
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Post by: obbie on August 03, 2012, 03:00:34 am
Mandi that's cute.

Astarra, glad you are getting on top of things..


Hally take care, hope you feel better.
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Post by: Halex on August 03, 2012, 03:02:38 am
Thanks everyone. Have a drs appt ths afternoon.

Been to the library & borrowed 3 more cookbooks, i have an illness for cookbooks.

 :)
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Post by: astarra on August 03, 2012, 03:14:48 am
Glad I'm not the only cook-book-aholic... I dropped off so bags at the salvos, and what do you know? All cookbooks reduced to 50c or 20c ...how could I walk past that?? So...I came home with a bag full.  :-\ Still for that price, if I only convert/use 1 recipe from each then take them back it is not big loss!  :)

Hope all goes well at the doc, H  :)
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 03, 2012, 02:49:41 am
What a lovely little boy Dede.

Astarra thank goodness we are all different. Some work best in chaos and others work best in order.

I cannot live in chaos but I can tolerate in others. My parents were hoarders so I am the opposite. I do not like STUFF unless it is in my pantry but I am changing my ways.

Gert

You're right there Gert - and we love people for who they are! The world would be pretty boring if we were all the same!! :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 03, 2012, 04:26:11 am
Quote from: Halex on August 03, 2012, 03:02:38 am
Thanks everyone. Have a drs appt ths afternoon.

Been to the library & borrowed 3 more cookbooks, i have an illness for cookbooks.

 :)

Is that for the cookbook addiction?  ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 03, 2012, 04:32:16 am
I went for a swim this morning but only did 1800m. I am feeling a bit lazy and eating like a starving person.

It looks like I didn't win the Powerball last night so I better get motivated to do some work.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 03, 2012, 05:38:04 am
Quote from: Dashingden on August 03, 2012, 04:32:16 am
It looks like I didn't win the Powerball last night so I better get motivated to do some work.

You sound like my mum Dash :-)) Except with a male voice I imagine ;)

I'M SO EXCITED!!! Today at my PT session, I set a new record in the studio :) I burned more calories in an hour on the X-trainer than any girl has before ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D So my PT wrote "not bad for a girl" in my exercise diary :-))
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Post by: mcmich on August 03, 2012, 05:58:23 am
Well done Amy. You probably broke a few of the fellows records too.
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Post by: Halex on August 03, 2012, 06:01:39 am
Quote from: Dashingden on August 03, 2012, 04:26:11 am
Quote from: Halex on August 03, 2012, 03:02:38 am
Thanks everyone. Have a drs appt ths afternoon.

Been to the library & borrowed 3 more cookbooks, i have an illness for cookbooks.

 :)

Is that for the cookbook addiction?  ;D


Mmm what addiction ??? ??? :)
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Post by: dede on August 03, 2012, 06:21:18 am
Well done Amy, you must be stoked at that :)
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Post by: astarra on August 03, 2012, 06:24:11 am
Wow Amy - congratulations!  :D
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Post by: Halex on August 03, 2012, 06:28:17 am
Fantastic workout Amy :)

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Post by: droverjess on August 03, 2012, 07:10:36 am
Well done Amy.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 03, 2012, 07:11:11 am
Quote from: Halex on August 03, 2012, 03:02:38 am
Thanks everyone. Have a drs appt ths afternoon.

Been to the library & borrowed 3 more cookbooks, i have an illness for cookbooks.

 :)

I don't think the doctor can help with this one.

Do hope you don't have glandular fever Hally. It's a horror.
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Post by: astarra on August 03, 2012, 07:42:02 am
Hally - how did your appnt go?
I too hope it is not glandular fever - I had it the year before we were married then every year at exactly the same time for the next 5 years running - it sux pretty bad.  :(  (Was rather unfortunate I didn't know it comes back each year in some people and had my wedding around that time... 2 days later I was feeling rather sorry for my then new DH (& myself too!!) )
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Post by: Halex on August 03, 2012, 07:43:50 am
No dont have glandular fever, but do have a bad sinus infection which is of a concern to him. Anti-biotics & nasal spray for 2 weeks, then nasal spray daily. So he was on to it straigt away

One of the majoring factors of my blood clots in my brain was a sinus infection. So hope we ave caught this in time.

Now of to school, then eb arrives, the taking ds to a party, then diiner & rest. :)
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Post by: obbie on August 03, 2012, 07:48:55 am
Great new Amy.

Take it easy Hally
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Post by: astarra on August 03, 2012, 07:52:28 am
Please take care H.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 03, 2012, 07:54:22 am
Hope the medication works quickly Hally, did he tell you off for not going to see him sooner?
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Post by: jeninwa on August 03, 2012, 07:58:57 am
Wow that's great new Amy.
Hally hope you are on the mend soon, look after yourself. Looking forward to catching up at the retreat.
For me it's been work, curves, shopping, jigsaw puzzle playing, now back at work. I was given one of the wasgig jigsaw puzzels where the picture on the box is the clue to what the puzzle  is.
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Post by: judydawn on August 03, 2012, 08:05:30 am
Today we had a meet and greet with my new occasional housecleaner/shower person.  She is very nice and should work out well I think (and hope).  As I will be at a carers' meeting next Wednesday when she does her first clean, I hope I managed to get everything across to her today - DH certainly wouldn't be able to help her find anything.  I have put some things in a bucket (my homemade cleaning products and mitts) so with only 2 types of cleaner, it makes things quite simple. She will do one shower a week for me commencing the week after next.
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Post by: mcmich on August 03, 2012, 08:25:23 am
That's a step in the right direction. How many hours a week do you have?

JD, maybe you could leave some written instructions. Some carers find it a bit OTT, although I really appreciated it when I did home nursing. I didn't have to clean as such just wipe out the shower.

At the end of the day Judy, it's hard letting go and placing DH in someone else's hands. No one will never be able to give the same care as you do but hopefully with the right person it will be 99%.

I would pick a repore with DH and good nursing care over the cleaning any day.
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 03, 2012, 08:28:35 am
Sounds promising Judy

H I hope your feeling much better soon xxx
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Post by: Emme on August 03, 2012, 08:31:08 am

Congratulations Amy,
Hally hope you are soon feeling better.

Marie
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Post by: judydawn on August 03, 2012, 08:35:12 am
This lass has worked in a nursing home and mainly does home care work but is not opposed to the occasional housecleaning gig.
I am only having 2 hours cleaning once a month and 1 x 1 hour shower/put to bed per week on a Monday night - just a bit of a break for me Michele.  I will normally be here when she is, just the first housecleaning date clashed with my meeting and seeing as I missed the last one, I don't want to miss another one.
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Post by: mcmich on August 03, 2012, 08:46:53 am
That's good that you will get a  bit of a break. I didn't do a lot of evenings, although found that we didn't work much past 8pm. I felt like we were putting our clients to bed like they were 5 yr olds.(I mainly worked with the elderly and demented though and they were ready for bed at 6.30-7.00)  If it's only one night a week probably not too bad. Your DH has a TV in his room though so I suppose you could keep each other company in his room.
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Post by: Halex on August 03, 2012, 08:50:53 am
All good we hope. Just hope medication kiccs in quick.

Yes JD in trouble, yet again >:(
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Post by: judydawn on August 03, 2012, 08:54:54 am
He is quite happy to watch sci-fi and history on Foxtel once he is in bed Michele - neither of which interest me in the least.  I have watched a football match with him occasionally but generally it's 'me time' once he has gone to bed. He's in bed by 7.30 at the latest every night, sometimes even earlier so he is quite used to it and wants it that way.  It's nice to get off his backside at the end of the day and he knows I'm only 1 room away if he wants something.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 03, 2012, 09:03:44 am
Sounds a good start. I am sure you will be able to ease her into your way. 

My clener didn't take long to educate me into her way of doing things and I am glad to,leave her to it.

So long as she gets on with Geoff that is the main thing.

 Gert
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Post by: mcmich on August 03, 2012, 09:06:35 am
Well Judy, it sounds like one night off shower/bed duties will be perfect. So glad you are getting a a tiny bit of respite.
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Post by: judydawn on August 03, 2012, 09:12:07 am
Got to start somewhere Michele and it is only a small care package but very much appreciated.

As long as the house is cleaned Gretchen, I don't mind how she does it either.  I will ask her if she would rather I buy certain products but she seemed happy to use what I showed her.

My gardener arrives at 8am next Tuesday - there isn't enough money to have him regularly so a good 4 hour session should tidy things up and make it easier for me to keep on top of it.
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Post by: dede on August 03, 2012, 10:12:45 am
Wow Judy you really do have a lot of responsibilities and deserve some help where ever it comes from. Your not getting any younger your self and still have so much to do everyday. You make sure you look after your self too.
Gee between Geoff, the house upkeep and this forum too your doing an amazing job. Give your self a pat on the back for a job well done. :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 03, 2012, 11:09:48 am
Thank you Mandi, I appreciate your lovely words.  We all do what we have to do, no good complaining about it - no-one would listen ;)
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Post by: obbie on August 04, 2012, 04:30:44 am
We love you Judy.... today cooking, its the weekend... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: mcmich on August 04, 2012, 05:35:04 am
Home from work. I had a particularly good day today. Had a lot of teenagers to look after and they were all quite lovely.
Now I'm going to help DH in the garden.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 04, 2012, 06:06:55 am
Sounds nice DFM :)

Just did the grocery shopping and some other errands in town this morning. Sitting down to study now. Might go for a walk later but my knees have been quite unhappy this morning :(
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Post by: dede on August 04, 2012, 06:09:20 am
Sounds like your knees will take awhile to heal Amy :(
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 04, 2012, 06:19:27 am
I think so too Mandi :( Its making me very sad. The wounds are trying to heal over but whenever I bend my knees it breaks the skin again. And they are very swollen and its making my kneecaps feel funny. They are throbbing right now, its quite unpleasant.
No swimming for a while :( And I have to tape plastic bags over my knees to have a shower.
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Post by: dede on August 04, 2012, 06:20:54 am
Oh that does sound nasty. Shame you can't swap them for a week or two until they heal :D
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Post by: deedub on August 04, 2012, 06:26:20 am
Amy, Hally, you have been 'in the wars', take it easy won't you?
Lovely lazy saturday at home, no visitors, no need to go out. Slept in, cooked, read paper, played UNO with kids, decided to go for bike ride. Bike pump broken, so we walked to bike shop for new one, walked home, pumped up tyres, rode to park, rode to DVD shop, now kids watching DVD's while I'm on here. More cooking soon.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 04, 2012, 06:34:08 am
Quote from: dede on August 04, 2012, 06:20:54 am
Oh that does sound nasty. Shame you can't swap them for a week or two until they heal :D

Yeah... unfortunately the skeleton my friend lent me only has one knee cap :-)) ;D

Thanks deedub :) It sounds like you've had a really nice day :D
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Post by: astarra on August 04, 2012, 06:51:50 am
Today I had to sponge lamb poo out of the carpet  :-)) , then vacuumed the house. Went out for a drive with DH and DDs.
Cooking. Mum stuff. Dishes,washing, etc. Cleaned vechile inside and out. looked thru my seeds to decide what seeds to start for seedlings to be ready to plant outside later. Now just chilling with the computer and a stack of recipe books to decide next weeks cooking and converting... :)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 04, 2012, 07:14:44 am
Astarra it was interesting you saying the glandular fever kept coming back. DD was very ill with it a few years ago and every year round about the same time she gets sort of ill. Aches, pains, lethargy and general unwellness. A few days absolute rest and she is fine for another 12 months.
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Post by: mcmich on August 04, 2012, 07:26:03 am
Glandular fever is known for being reoccurring unfortunately.
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Post by: dede on August 04, 2012, 07:35:00 am
Quote from: astarra on August 04, 2012, 06:51:50 am
Today I had to sponge lamb poo out of the carpet  :-)) , then vacuumed the house. Went out for a drive with DH and DDs.
Cooking. Mum stuff. Dishes,washing, etc. Cleaned vechile inside and out. looked thru my seeds to decide what seeds to start for seedlings to be ready to plant outside later. Now just chilling with the computer and a stack of recipe books to decide next weeks cooking and converting... :)

Yep I have had to clean up lamb poo from carpet before too :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 04, 2012, 07:46:30 am
The first thing I had to do on my 17th birthday was clean dog diarrhoea out of the carpet :(
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Post by: mcmich on August 04, 2012, 08:00:13 am
So glad I have no carpet.
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Post by: Katiej on August 04, 2012, 10:41:09 am
Today my DH and I went to an advance Thermie pasta making cooking class.  It was great fun, we made heaps of fresh pasta, filled pasta and even chocolate pasta, along with several different sauces.  We came home tired and full of food, with lots of left-overs along with ingredients for a couple of dishes we didn't have time to make.  We even brought home our own pasta machine.

It was a really lovely day and it was nice to spend time cooking with my DH.

If anyone in Adelaide gets a chance, I'd highly recommend they attend one of the hands-on Thermie cooking classes held by Cooks In Your Kitchen, as they are great fun and well worth the money (and no, I don't work for them...just a happy customer  :))

http://cooksinyourkitchen.com.au/
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Post by: obbie on August 04, 2012, 10:42:29 am
Looks good Katie, glad you had fun fun cooking.. ;D ;D *:
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Post by: judydawn on August 04, 2012, 10:55:16 am
That's great that DH went with you Katie - you will be able to have pasta making days at home now too.

I haven't really done much at all today, cleaned out the fridge and did a little bit of cooking for today's meals, watched the footy and generally had a lazy day which I enjoyed.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 04, 2012, 11:02:14 am
Good on you Judy :-*
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Post by: Katiej on August 04, 2012, 11:04:49 am
Lazy day sound nice Judy.  I heard the Port Adelaide score, that result was a bit of a surprise  ???

DH really enjoyed it, we both had a really great day.  We were given goodie bags, boxes of flour and the pasta machine, so we have no excuse not to make some fresh pasta at home.  I do already have a pasta machine, but have only ever used it once.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 04, 2012, 11:44:36 am
I went for a 10k run this morning then went shopping for furniture with DD and DW. It was DD's birthday yesterday and we were buying her a display cabinet  for her unit. Then DD and I did some cooking together for her party tomorrow.

Listened to the Derby on the way home. Not happy with the result. Now I am watching the Olympics on my own. DW went in to work after we got home. She has a lot on her plate at the moment.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 05, 2012, 03:35:18 am
I went for a 2 hour bike ride this morning and was feeling really great :D

But then I got home and mum told me grandpa is back in hospital :'(
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Post by: obbie on August 05, 2012, 04:08:39 am
Sending Hugs for you and Grandpa Amy..
i have been shopping, now about to cook.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 05, 2012, 04:45:27 am
Thanks Robyn :-*

Have fun cooking :)
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Post by: mcmich on August 05, 2012, 06:08:20 am
So sorry to hear that Amy. Hope he isn't in for too long. Although it will give your grandma a bit of a break.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 05, 2012, 06:14:39 am
Thanks DFM. I think they are talking about installing oxygen in their house so he might not have to go in so often.
My auntie has been coming down from Perth to see how grandpa is going and help nana out around the house. Auntie is a nurse so she can help nana take care of him at home :)
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Post by: mcmich on August 05, 2012, 06:34:04 am
That's good Amy.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 05, 2012, 06:36:52 am
You are lucky to have a nurse in the family Amy. I hope that your grandpa gets better soon.
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Post by: obbie on August 05, 2012, 06:37:51 am
Thats so good Amy, to have a Auntie that is a Nurse.

I hope all goes well for your Grandpa..
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 05, 2012, 06:38:42 am
Thanks DFM, Dash and Robyn :)
Auntie is a very good nurse. But she looks like Cruella de Ville from 101 Dalmations ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 05, 2012, 06:45:43 am
Went out for a long run today, 19kms. Sitting on the couch watching "Walk the Line' recovering. Will have to do some ironning, and clean up the back veranda later. I should prune the roses today but I don't know if I'll get that far.
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Post by: obbie on August 05, 2012, 06:49:06 am
Oh Dash, you sound like my Husband, :-* :-* I did the washing, he hung it  out, brought it back in, put away, did the 5 shirts for him ironed, no complaining at all.  I have cooked dinner tonight, and for tomorrow nites dinner, and baked. :)
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Post by: mcmich on August 05, 2012, 06:55:51 am
Quote from: Dashingden on August 05, 2012, 06:45:43 am
Went out for a long run today, 19kms. Sitting on the couch watching "Walk the Line' recovering. Will have to do some ironning, and clean up the back veranda later. I should prune the roses today but I don't know if I'll get that far.

Walk the line is one of my favourite movies.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on August 05, 2012, 09:22:52 am
Amy sorry to hear yourGrandpa is not well again 😒portable oxygen works out well for many who need to have it long term at home. Cylinders are provided and can be changed easily and not too cumbersome to attach to wheelchair or walker.  The only obvious no no is smoking near the oxygen cylinders.  There may also be the option of a home care package (they are called HACC in WA) unfortunately many times relatives have to ask for assistance rather than it be offered, but it should be available to your grandparents.
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Post by: mcmich on August 05, 2012, 09:26:26 am
There is a criteria for having home oxygen. Hope Grandpa meets that Amy.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 05, 2012, 09:55:10 am
Thanks GHM and DFM. Grandpa has been hospitalized lots of times because he hasn't been able to breathe, so I think they should give him the oxygen things. He isn't in a wheelchair or walker so we wouldn't have to worry about that, and he hasn't smoked since he was in the army many years ago.
It would help so much if they could have the oxygen there.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 05, 2012, 12:12:03 pm
Don't know where to post this but my 17 year old grand-daughter entered  into the Nestlé Golden Chef's Hat Award and won the WA place today into the final in Melbourne next month.She is an apprentice at Joondalup Resort Hotel and been there for 9 months now. I am soooo proud of her. She loves experimenting with my TMX and since I have been a proud owner she has spent lots of time with me in my kitchen.

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Post by: Amy :-) on August 05, 2012, 12:15:18 pm
Wow MF, thats fantastic!!! Give your granddaughter a big congratulations from me :D :D :D

Go 17 year olds ;)
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Post by: judydawn on August 05, 2012, 12:15:40 pm
Did she use the TMX Mama Fergie?  Congratulations to GD, you must all be very proud of her achievement.

I hope Grandpa is resting well Amy.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 05, 2012, 12:16:27 pm
Mama fergie that is just wonderful. I wish her all the best. Amazing  and inspiring for all of us. Proud you should be .

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 05, 2012, 12:22:05 pm
Quote from: judydawn on August 05, 2012, 12:15:40 pm
I hope Grandpa is resting well Amy.

If I know my grandpa at all, I know resting is probably the last thing on his mind. He'll probably be playing with his dog, trying to prune the garden, trying to fix or make something... :-)) He's a stubborn old man sometimes, but I love him to bits :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 05, 2012, 12:41:27 pm
Judy they have one TMX in the kitchen but  need more than  one to make it cost effective. My GD loves using mine and comes to cook with me regularly. Together we have experimented a lot since I brought my Mixie into my kitchen. We have cooked lots of recipes together that without Mixie we would not have attempted. My GD says one TMX in kitchen is a waste of space in commercial kitchen but 3 can take place of an apprentice or commis chef. They have one TMX but not enough .. I am soo excited at the moment and so proud of my girl x Sorry but I am basking in her glory. Will take my daughters to Melbourne for the final next month...




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Post by: gertbysea on August 05, 2012, 01:07:45 pm
I would love to come too to cheer her on.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 05, 2012, 01:38:08 pm
Have photos of the comp but not sure if appropriate to post them on the forum? Also as a newbie not sure how to post photos. Can someone advise me and help if can post please  :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on August 05, 2012, 02:25:46 pm
congratulations to your GD Mama Fergie.  If you are using Tapatalk when you hit reply to topic, there is a small camera icon, when you click that it will ask you if you want to upload or take. A photo, you would then choose upload and then choose the file you are going to share.
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Post by: dede on August 05, 2012, 09:55:56 pm
Spend the day yesterday getting a load of wood. Took twice as long as normal because the weather was against us, so we stopped and started several times before we got a full load. But had a good day still. The kids helped loading the wood and doing some exploring around the bush for interesting rocks for DS's collection. They even found a deer antler, and a injured kookaburra. Was a good family day out :)
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Post by: droverjess on August 05, 2012, 10:42:58 pm
Sounds good dede, despite weather.

I cleared out a cupboard under stairs and reorganised utility cupboard, moved vacuum and ironing board etc. Good job done.
Watched a bit of Olympics  tonight and gave my hair an olive oil tonic

http://www.ehow.com/how_4884793_use-olive-oil-hair.html. Only I used a towel not a plastic bag.

Never done it before will report IDC as to what's think. It sure feels nice.
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Post by: Wonder on August 05, 2012, 10:51:07 pm
Recovering from a big weekend. DD had her debutante ball on Saturday evening it was a fantastic night and despite the crazy amount of money it cost, we all had a wonderful time. She looked absolutely stunning and we were extremely proud parents.(http://img.tapatalk.com/dced0921-eaa1-29af.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/dced0921-ead5-7a8d.jpg)
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Post by: maddy on August 05, 2012, 11:16:35 pm
You all look gorgeous!  8)
Gosh your Daughter and yourself are 2 peas in a pod  :)
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Post by: mcmich on August 05, 2012, 11:24:03 pm
What lovely photos Wonder. You all look fabulous. A very proud moment indeed.
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Post by: judydawn on August 05, 2012, 11:50:44 pm
What a beautiful family photo, DD looks gorgeous Wonder and looks so much like you!  Love your new short hairdo too. Thanks for sharing this special moment with us.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 05, 2012, 11:55:58 pm
Thats an absolutely gorgeous photo Wonder :D Very special indeed :)
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Post by: gertbysea on August 06, 2012, 12:06:56 am
Wonder wonder wonder how wonderful.

I too love your new hairdo.

Absolutely appropriate to be proud of your beautiful daughter and family.

Thank you for sharing.

Gert
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on August 06, 2012, 12:38:11 am
Beautiful photos Wonder.😄
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Post by: obbie on August 06, 2012, 12:45:16 am
Great photos Wonder :)
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Post by: Halex on August 06, 2012, 12:45:48 am
Lovely photos Wonder. :)
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Post by: Halex on August 06, 2012, 12:50:03 am
Trying to find things to do to keep me out of the kitchen. :)

Any suggestions?

My freezer is bursting with meals again.  My veggie patch needs weeding & will be back at the gym this week. I really need to cut back on cooking, I find it so hard to stop at cooking just on thing. I start & before I know it I have cooked a load of food ;D

 :)
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Post by: obbie on August 06, 2012, 12:51:05 am
Lie down and read a book, Hally.

Watch TV, go out for a coffee with friends..
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 06, 2012, 12:52:50 am
Thanks everyone for all the nice comments yesterday. We are so happy and proud. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Halex on August 06, 2012, 12:59:54 am
obbie, I am a busy person, I read books on holidays but I like to do things. I regularly have coffee with friends. I think I need to find something that I love as much as cooking & going to the gym. A new hobby, but what?
 :)
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Post by: obbie on August 06, 2012, 01:03:33 am
Hally, go for a walk, Change the house around around, go shopping, go to the beach, or a park.

I never had much time, as I am always at our shop.
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Post by: Emme on August 06, 2012, 01:04:56 am


Wonder, beautiful family photos of a special occasion.


Marie
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Post by: Halex on August 06, 2012, 01:16:51 am
Shopping, LOL, trying to stay away from them as we are off to singapore in sept.

My plan today is walk to school & back,  & weed the veggie patch & no cooking :) see if I can last the day without cooking. Tennis lessons for ds later

 :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 06, 2012, 03:01:05 am
Have GS here today so amusing him in the usual ways.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 06, 2012, 03:30:35 am
Hope you are having fun with GS Judy ;) I have GS 2 years and GD almost 5 here. Going to the park soon  :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 06, 2012, 03:49:03 am
The park/playground is on our list this afternoon too Mama Fergie, the sun is shining so we must take advantage of it.
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Post by: Wonder on August 06, 2012, 04:41:56 am
Thanks for the lovely comments. We are obviously biased but think they were the lovliest couple there  ;D DD is a replica of me, she is always getting told and she looks like me and isn't overly happy about it!
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Post by: desi on August 06, 2012, 06:16:25 am
Wonder, what a beautiful family you have.
Thank you for sharing the photos with us :)
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Post by: astarra on August 06, 2012, 06:30:34 am
Love the photos, Wonder. Thanx for sharing.  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 06, 2012, 06:36:07 am
Today I had a blood test first thing, it didn't go very well, but I managed to get through it and go for my usual 3 hour PT session :)
Now I'm about to have lunch.

Hally, why don't you take up a new exercise that you can do at home? Pilates or yoga?

Judy, I hope you are having fun with GS :-*
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Post by: Halex on August 06, 2012, 07:02:29 am
I think It has to be something out of the home or I just end up in the kitchen :)

My gym has pilates & yoga classes, it has everything  :)

Maybe cooking in a soup kitchen occasionally, might put me off cooking, LOL ;D
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Post by: mcmich on August 06, 2012, 07:09:47 am
Hally, volunteering may be just the thing. The RSPCA, meals on wheels, at DS school, the possibilities are endless.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 06, 2012, 07:14:42 am
A beautiful family photo Wonder. Something to be very proud of.

Today has been housework. The ironing when I get off the computer.
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Post by: Halex on August 06, 2012, 07:31:47 am
Mcmich done the school thing.
Not cooked anything & have taken beef dianne out of the freezer for dinner. We all enjoy this dish.

School pick up, ds needs new shoes, tennis lessons, no time toncook now. So managed to get through the day :)

 :)
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Post by: mcmich on August 06, 2012, 07:51:28 am
I love doing meals on wheels Hally, it's fun. You need to be an animal person to do RSPCA, it's a lot of cleaning and you need the will power not to bring your work home with you IYKWIM? There are a lot of options other than school though.
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Post by: droverjess on August 06, 2012, 08:08:18 am
Wonderful pics Wonder.

Hally what about joining a choir, or finding an adult class to join in something new or both. Art or craft or learn a New language. Then you  can practice each week before the next class.

Or helping at your local blind society? My sister used to do asking newspapers. Record the local paper each week .

I have no idea where you live or what is available. I am currently learning to make soap. It is cooking without eating!
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on August 06, 2012, 11:10:24 am
Hi Hally my main hobby is Toastmasters it is a wonderful way to improve communication, learn leadership skills and make friends who are like minded.  I know a lot of people are afraid of public speaking but all training is provided. Any other Toastmasters out there??
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Post by: Katiej on August 06, 2012, 11:19:12 am
Great photos Wonder.  It looks like you had a lovely night.  I agree with the other comments, your daughter is the spitting image of you  :)

I would volunteer at meals on wheels if I didn't work full time. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 06, 2012, 11:39:20 am
Stunning photo of your DD Wonder.She is beautiful :) Loved her dress as well ;)
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Post by: meganjane on August 06, 2012, 12:01:36 pm
Lovely photo! You must be so proud.

Greyhoundmum, I'd love to be a part of Toastmasters, but don't have a group anywhere near.

Today I went food shopping in our major town - mostly things I can't get here. Took the bandage off the dog's leg tonight.

This dog has cost us a fortune in Vet bills! He jumped off the top deck of a sheep carrier last week and had to have a specialist in Perth operate on his elbow which was dislocated and fractured. We have to keep him rested for 6 weeks!
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Post by: judydawn on August 06, 2012, 12:05:17 pm
Hard to keep one of those dogs quiet I'll bet MJ - he is gorgeous and I bet feeling very sorry for himself
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 06, 2012, 12:05:28 pm
Oh your poor dog how are you supposed to keep him rested for 6 weeks?

He is very cute and yes they sure do cost a fortune our little Maltese Shit-zu had his eyes operated on when he was only  4mths old 12yrs ago and that was nearly $1000 back then. I hope he makes a full recovery  
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Post by: gertbysea on August 06, 2012, 12:05:42 pm
MJ have you found someone to take your place at the retreat?

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 06, 2012, 12:22:23 pm
Gorgeous doggy MJ ;D Such a shame about his elbow though! It sounds very painful :(
Vet bills are expensive aren't they, but we do love our pets :-))
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Post by: Katiej on August 06, 2012, 12:30:57 pm
What a cute dog! I hope he's a good patient MJ.
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Post by: droverjess on August 06, 2012, 05:53:11 pm
Oh my MJ, what a nuisance. And working dogs so hard to keep quiet. And worth a lot too, well in UK they are as not so many people can train sheep dogs.

Hope all goes well for his recovery.

Been doing admin, sorting lambs, house and dinner ( never ending). and trying to find DD some where to live for new job in sept, this is very difficult and time consuming.
Ironing after dinner - left over beef/veggies/mash into cottage pie, and braised leeks, left over yorkshires and for afters rice pudding.

Trying to have normal bed time of ten pm tonight . Been getting later cos of Olympics and am not getting good nights. last night almost 11.30pm. Then woke at 3.30 in a storm and stayed awake for hours.
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Post by: dede on August 06, 2012, 09:16:15 pm
MJ what a nice looking dog, Vet bills are very expensive that's for sure.
 my husband had a kelpie working dog, and at 18 months old she was a brilliant dog and very smart. But sadly she was run over when taking sheep across a road :(
He still hasn't been able to replace her.
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Post by: jakodai on August 06, 2012, 10:59:23 pm
I used to do foster care for the Lort Smith Animal Hospital in Melbourne and I had a kelpie to look after for a few months. She'd been ran over in the driveway of her home and her leg was so badly broken that she nearly had to be out down. Luckily the vet who saw was up for a challenge and after lots of surgery her leg is now basically fixed. We had to keep her confined to a crate for a couple of months, even carrying her out to the toilet, then slowly and gradually we could give her more time out of the crate. She also needed a series of injections to help her leg. We looked after her for 6 months and took her back for the 'last time' ready to be adopted and we lasted 1 night without her. We ended up adopting her.

This is all much different because it was her back leg which carries more weight and is hard to favour as opposed to the front leg which a dog can 'look after' a little more.

Now her leg is fine, it's a little stiffer than the other and not quite as much movement because she has a pin in it, and it only gives her grief in really cold weather or when she once got into some macadamia nuts - the nuts made her leg that bad that we thought the pin had moved.

Anyway, the point I'm trying to make is try using a crate to keep your dog rested. I used to keep Jess' in the lounge room so she was always part of what we were doing.

This isn't a very clear photo but it really does show one of the reasons we had to keep her - this is her nature. She's a big softy.

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Post by: dede on August 06, 2012, 11:04:02 pm
That is a lovely story jakodai :)
What a cutie. I don't blame you for adopting her. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 06, 2012, 11:52:11 pm
That's wonderful Amanda :D She is a gorgeous dog ;D
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Post by: Wonder on August 06, 2012, 11:57:40 pm
All family sick today, DD hasn't yet woken up, DS up and feeling very sore and sorry, I'm up but only barely able to do anything but will need to work during the day, luckily DH is least affected and he is looking after us all.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 07, 2012, 12:06:48 am
Oh dear Wonder, that doesn't sound good at all :( I hope it doesn't last long :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on August 07, 2012, 12:11:13 am
That certainly is a wonderful facility and wonderful of you to be part of it. jakodai.

I feel for you MJ trying to keep your gorgeous but accident prone doggie quiet. Not easy.


Gert


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Post by: judydawn on August 07, 2012, 12:20:34 am
Lovely story jakodai, it would be so hard to give an animal back after that long.  2 months in a crate, poor thing - could you knit her a sock or something for her leg when it's cold, would that help her with the pain?

Not a good day in your house Wonder, hope you all recover quickly.
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Post by: Katiej on August 07, 2012, 03:44:47 am
What a lovely story Jakodai. Great photo too!

Wonder I hope everyone has a quick recovery - take care xx
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Post by: dede on August 07, 2012, 03:47:38 am
Wonder I do hope your all feeling better soon :)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 07, 2012, 04:32:08 am
Jakodai what a beautiful caring dog.

Get well everyone at Wonder's house.
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Post by: obbie on August 07, 2012, 04:50:10 am
Take care Wonder
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Post by: astarra on August 07, 2012, 04:55:49 am
Hope you and your family are feeling better real soon wonder.  :-*
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Post by: deedub on August 07, 2012, 06:06:38 am
DD7 home sick from school today so she came shopping with me - a trip to Costco & then the supermarket. She then helped me make apple pies (her favourite). As you can see, she's really not that sick!
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Off to swimming lessons later, although DD7 will sit poolside with me while her sister does her stuff.
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Post by: Katiej on August 07, 2012, 06:16:53 am
Great photo.  Sounds like a lovely day (and probably more fun than being at school  :))
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Post by: Halex on August 07, 2012, 06:22:18 am
Wonder, hope its not a long bug, rest up & get rid of it.

Deedub, your gorgeous dd doesnt look that sick to me ;D shes obviously a great actress in the mornings. My first question, are you in trouble? 2nd is all your homework up to date? LOL

Been to the gym for a short work out

 :)
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Post by: dede on August 07, 2012, 07:38:52 am
How did you cope at the Gym Hally?
Hope it wasn't too much for you.
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Post by: droverjess on August 07, 2012, 07:56:47 am
Get well wonder, don't overdo it hally!
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Post by: Wonder on August 07, 2012, 08:15:11 am
Thanks everyone, we are a very sad house today, DS, DD and myself all on the couch under Dona's alternating between being hot and cold. We all have big days tomorrow so can't afford to be this sick for long.
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Post by: jakodai on August 07, 2012, 01:29:21 pm
She is pretty amazing - I kind of feel for the people who had her before us. I hate that they 'dumped' her, but she's always been so amazing, affectionate and caring that things must have been really tight for them to do it. She's amazing with DS, too. She's now with DS's dad, so he doesn't get to see her all that much anymore, but when we used to get home she'd check him out to make sure that he was OK. She has always been very protective and caring of him. She's never happy unless she's touching you - if you're sitting on the couch, she's laying right next to you with her head on your lap.

It's an amazing program, and it helps save so many animal's lives. The people who ran it had found a little loophole for the dogs that had been there for a while. Before their time was up, they'd foster the dogs out for a few days and then when they came back it was like their time had started over again. Probably not by the book, but it gave the animals the best possible chance. I just loved being able to help out.

Jake, my Border Collie, also used to be a therapy dog through the Lort Smith's PALS program, and THAT was amazing. I was at a nursing home once and a dementia patient, who most of the nurses hadn't even heard talk patted Jake and then started talking about his dog. It still gives me goose bumps. I love it! There were also patients who used to follow me around the nursing home telling me that Jake shouldn't be inside...  :D  Jake loved visiting the nursing home, because they all gave him food! One of the nurses even made him a sandwich once!

I hope everyone's feeling better Wonder - it's horrible when everyone's sick.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 07, 2012, 01:55:57 pm
I spent a very busy day at work. I filled in a few slack moments playing with the Google hurdler.

Then went for a good tempo run after work tonight. Now I am watching Supernatural with DW.

Mandi, DW and I always forget our anniversary. We usually remembe when a card from may mother arrives in the mail nad we wonder why she is sending us a card.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 07, 2012, 02:04:16 pm
Quote from: jakodai on August 07, 2012, 01:29:21 pm
She is pretty amazing - I kind of feel for the people who had her before us. I hate that they 'dumped' her, but she's always been so amazing, affectionate and caring that things must have been really tight for them to do it. She's amazing with DS, too. She's now with DS's dad, so he doesn't get to see her all that much anymore, but when we used to get home she'd check him out to make sure that he was OK. She has always been very protective and caring of him. She's never happy unless she's touching you - if you're sitting on the couch, she's laying right next to you with her head on your lap.

It's an amazing program, and it helps save so many animal's lives. The people who ran it had found a little loophole for the dogs that had been there for a while. Before their time was up, they'd foster the dogs out for a few days and then when they came back it was like their time had started over again. Probably not by the book, but it gave the animals the best possible chance. I just loved being able to help out.

Jake, my Border Collie, also used to be a therapy dog through the Lort Smith's PALS program, and THAT was amazing. I was at a nursing home once and a dementia patient, who most of the nurses hadn't even heard talk patted Jake and then started talking about his dog. It still gives me goose bumps. I love it! There were also patients who used to follow me around the nursing home telling me that Jake shouldn't be inside...  :D  Jake loved visiting the nursing home, because they all gave him food! One of the nurses even made him a sandwich once!

I love dog stories Amanda, especially ones like yours :D Thank you so much for sharing!!
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Post by: nazar on August 07, 2012, 02:29:59 pm
 what was your best time dash
my  ds 12  came home from school ' try this mum'  it was the google hurdler
his best time 16.4 sec  my first time 46.3 after about 15 goes got down to 18.6
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 08, 2012, 06:39:26 am
I think I manged about 15 sec but DW got down to 13.5.  Today I am playing Google basketball. Not doing too good, i will have to practice more.
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 08, 2012, 07:14:13 am
Cleaning  :-)) it's never ending in this house xx
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Post by: obbie on August 08, 2012, 07:25:55 am
On here
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 08, 2012, 07:28:42 am
I had my PT session this morning, not very happy with it though :( My calves are very sore and I couldn't exercise as hard as I usually can. Typically my PT wanted to record all my scores today, so I have them all recorded in my diary but they're not a true reflection of my fitness level.
Not feeling good today anyway though. Just one of "those days" :(
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Post by: mcmich on August 08, 2012, 07:40:04 am
Sorry your having an off day DFD.
Work today, got bumped to another ward, a nice change for the day but I'm glad it's over as I was a bit out of my depth.
I'm going to work on wedding invitations tonight.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 08, 2012, 07:49:18 am
Quote from: mcmich on August 08, 2012, 07:40:04 am
Sorry your having an off day DFD.
Work today, got bumped to another ward, a nice change for the day but I'm glad it's over as I was a bit out of my depth.
I'm going to work on wedding invitations tonight.

You had such a lovely 5 days off. NOT!!
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Post by: Katiej on August 08, 2012, 07:54:04 am
Quote from: mcmich on August 08, 2012, 07:40:04 am
I'm going to work on wedding invitations tonight.

Wedding invitations?  Have I missed something?  I remember seeing your lovely wedding photo's, so I'm wondering who is getting married?  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 08, 2012, 07:56:44 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 08, 2012, 07:49:18 am
Quote from: mcmich on August 08, 2012, 07:40:04 am
Sorry your having an off day DFD.
Work today, got bumped to another ward, a nice change for the day but I'm glad it's over as I was a bit out of my depth.
I'm going to work on wedding invitations tonight.

You had such a lovely 5 days off. NOT!!

I was thinking the same thing!
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Post by: mcmich on August 08, 2012, 08:01:16 am
I will get a nice pay this fortnight, makes it worthwhile.

Card making started as a hobby for me, then I sent out invitations for birthdays, my daughters wedding etc, word got around and now it is a bit of a side line. The ones I'm doing now are for a lovely young nurse I work with getting married in December.
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Post by: astarra on August 08, 2012, 08:03:07 am
Today I took my neice to pre-school with me and miss 3, went to MILs for lunch, then washing x 3 loads, dishes, tidying and vacuuming, - normal day-to-day stuff.... :)  Oh also have 3 girls bathed, tea cooking and the table set.  :)  And got TOTM which is a huge reminder I am no longer pregnant.  :'(  - at least I know my body is recovering and getting back to normal.  :)
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Post by: Jadey on August 08, 2012, 08:45:49 am
Wonder - geez I hope you and the family are feeling much better soon sounds horrible  :(

Mcmish - cool hobby! Making my wedding invitations was fun and also made me want to cut my wrists at the same time haha.

Astarra - I'm sorry that would be so hard  :'(

Jadey  :)

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Post by: cookie1 on August 08, 2012, 09:26:38 am
Did the shopping this morning after checking all the specials on line as we didn't have our junk mail delivered yet. Before that popped to the library. Came home, unpacked and put away the shopping. Put the washing out, checked the forum, ate lunch made mayonnaise, chatted tomDHwhen he got home, got washing in, folded it, checked forum and soon time to begin dinner. Not a lot done but I was very busy doing it.
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Post by: dede on August 08, 2012, 10:16:38 am
Astarra I do feel for you and what you have had to deal with. I remember when my sister lost her first baby and no one warned her that her milk would come in a couple days after he was born, she was such a mess already then her milk come in and just made it that much harder  Not something that I would wish apron anyone :(
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Post by: astarra on August 08, 2012, 10:24:40 am
Thanx Jadey and Mandi... yeah, the last couple of weeks have been a bit easier once the milk supply dried up - not a nice thing to put up with....now this, and I thought I was doing so well..... :'(   I should have remembered that this cycle time would be hard. Oh well, another day tomorrow.  :)

BTW Mandi, how is your sister today?
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Post by: cookie1 on August 08, 2012, 12:27:56 pm
I can imagine how you feel Astarra. At least you know that everything on the inside is working as it should be. :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on August 08, 2012, 02:13:10 pm
I understand and empathise having been there myself. It will pass and hopefully fade in time. A day at a time.

Gretchem
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Post by: Frozzie on August 08, 2012, 03:42:27 pm
Feel for you astarra .. Hang in there!
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Post by: judydawn on August 08, 2012, 03:51:30 pm
Hugs Astarra.
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Post by: Frozzie on August 08, 2012, 04:01:27 pm
Jd what are you doing up??
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Post by: Wonder on August 08, 2012, 09:23:18 pm
Astarra hugs to you, it must be so difficult.

Still all sick here, I can't believe how this has knocked me and DD, I might have to go to the doctors today and just check that it's just a bug/flu. We've been in bed since Mnday and every part of my body is hurting.
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Post by: dede on August 08, 2012, 09:23:48 pm
Quote from: astarra on August 08, 2012, 10:24:40 am
Thanx Jadey and Mandi... yeah, the last couple of weeks have been a bit easier once the milk supply dried up - not a nice thing to put up with....now this, and I thought I was doing so well..... :'(   I should have remembered that this cycle time would be hard. Oh well, another day tomorrow.  :)

BTW Mandi, how is your sister today?

They let her out of hospital till Friday (she talked them into it) I do think that being at home is much less stressful for her. Scan Friday then re evaluate what to do next.
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Post by: obbie on August 09, 2012, 12:52:28 am
Take it easy Astarra.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 09, 2012, 01:03:45 am
Hi Kim, I was in bed and decided to check the forum one last time before turning off the light.  It sits alongside me on the quilt cover  :-))
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Post by: astarra on August 09, 2012, 01:08:29 am
Thanx all you lovely ladies  :-*  Trying to just take each day as it comes, not doing much today aside from the normal housework. Today is sunny so that is always nice.  :)  Thank you all again. Doing all I can to keep positive, happy I do have my 3 daughters and a wonderful DH.  :) And thankful for this forum and the kind people who make it such a friendly caring place.  :D
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Post by: obbie on August 09, 2012, 06:11:48 am
Great thinking Astarra :)
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Post by: dede on August 09, 2012, 06:25:05 am
OMG it's freezing here at the moment, I'm so glad I have an exercise bike. I think the wind is coming straight off the snow. Brrrr :(
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Post by: droverjess on August 09, 2012, 07:15:01 am
Well it is 7.15 am and I have already done a basket of ironing.
Off to look at potential property for DD. 5 1/2 hr round trip if no hold ups!
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 09, 2012, 07:16:56 am
I just got home from a work placement at the hospital. It was great, working in the kitchen and menu office alongside the dietetic assistant. So great that I'm going to apply for a job as a kitchen assistant ;D
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Post by: dede on August 09, 2012, 07:18:11 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on August 09, 2012, 07:16:56 am
I just got home from a work placement at the hospital. It was great, working in the kitchen and menu office alongside the dietetic assistant. So great that I'm going to apply for a job as a kitchen assistant ;D

Wow good luck Amy, I hope you get the job. You will want to take your TM with you lol ;D
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Post by: obbie on August 09, 2012, 07:18:37 am
That is great Amy. hope you get it.
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Post by: Emme on August 09, 2012, 07:28:41 am
Astarra, hope you are taking things easy today.

Amy, hope your successful with job application.

Too cold here to do much, it is freezing outside.

Marie


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Post by: droverjess on August 09, 2012, 07:33:51 am
Take it easy Astarra, good luck Amy. Hope you feel better soon Wonder, it sounds like influenza if you ache so.
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Post by: jakodai on August 09, 2012, 08:20:50 am
Quote from: dede on August 09, 2012, 07:18:11 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on August 09, 2012, 07:16:56 am
I just got home from a work placement at the hospital. It was great, working in the kitchen and menu office alongside the dietetic assistant. So great that I'm going to apply for a job as a kitchen assistant ;D

Wow good luck Amy, I hope you get the job. You will want to take your TM with you lol ;D

You could use that as a selling point in the job interview. "I come with my own thermomix!" ;-)
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Post by: mcmich on August 09, 2012, 09:02:30 am
You will do well DFD. It's alll good experience and to put on your resume. Even if you have to give your time without pay.
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Post by: Jadey on August 09, 2012, 10:02:08 am
I've been sorting through and photographing some old clothes to sell today. And watching some movies.
I resigned from my job earlier this week and start a new one on Monday so I'm enjoying having some time to catch up at home and relax a little also.

It's also good to be able to check in on the forums because otherwise I can't get near them during the week, and lucky to some weekends.

Jadey  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 09, 2012, 10:51:29 am
Thanks everyone :D I think I made a good impression on all the kitchen ladies because they seemed to like me :)

Quote from: jakodai on August 09, 2012, 08:20:50 am
Quote from: dede on August 09, 2012, 07:18:11 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on August 09, 2012, 07:16:56 am
I just got home from a work placement at the hospital. It was great, working in the kitchen and menu office alongside the dietetic assistant. So great that I'm going to apply for a job as a kitchen assistant ;D

Wow good luck Amy, I hope you get the job. You will want to take your TM with you lol ;D

You could use that as a selling point in the job interview. "I come with my own thermomix!" ;-)

I'd love to take TM up there! Imagine all the yummy food I could make for all the poor people in hospital... :) I was thinking soup, custard, casseroles, porridge, pasta dishes, risotto... I think I would need a TM army to feed everyone though! :-))

Quote from: mcmich on August 09, 2012, 09:02:30 am
You will do well DFD. It's alll good experience and to put on your resume. Even if you have to give your time without pay.

Thanks DFM :-* I wouldn't mind working without pay, sometimes the experience means more than the dollars ;) ;) And I loved the experience I had today. I'm still thinking about it and wishing I was going back tomorrow :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 09, 2012, 11:00:47 am
Good luck with the application for the job Amy - they are obviously looking for staff?
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 09, 2012, 11:02:54 am
Thanks Judy! :D They're desperate for staff. All the casuals are working almost full-time hours. I would love to help them ease the load, and it would be great experience for me particularly with what I'm studying :)
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Post by: jakodai on August 09, 2012, 12:44:41 pm
I wish you were in the kitchen when I was in hospital. The food was horrible. The meals were outsourced, so it was all about keeping the costs down, and it showed. Some of the meals were inedible. I didn't mind too much, because I didn't have much of an appetite, but I was nursing and fighting one hell of an infection & recovering from a nasty caesarian, so I should have been eating! I would have LOVED some of your custard, Amy! ;-)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 09, 2012, 12:49:44 pm
Oh Amanda, I would have loved to make it for you!!! :-*

I took a meal into one elderly man and he told me I had a lovely smile :)
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Post by: jakodai on August 09, 2012, 01:33:23 pm
I think custard is underestimated. Sure it has sugar in it. But it also has eggs (protein and iron) and lot's of milk (calcium). I don't mind giving it to DS, I don't have trouble getting him to drink milk and he eats yoghurt like it's going out of fashion so I'm not worred about calcium, but he's not real good with protein so I worry about iron & protein. He's on a multi-vitamin to help, but it;s obviously better from natural sources...

Elderly men can be so sweet. They can also be horrible, but I prefer to think of them as sweet... lol
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 09, 2012, 01:43:53 pm
I agree with you there Manda, low fat, low sugar custard is a very nutritious, high-protein, high-calcium snack or dessert ;) ;) ;D ;D
Definitely underestimated!

I really enjoy talking to elderly people, it reminds me of talking to my grandparents :)
If I ever come across a horrible one, I just charm their socks off :-))

My other work placement is at a nursing home, so I'm looking forward to that one too :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 09, 2012, 01:45:04 pm
Who gives you these 'work placements' Amy?  It's been a long time since I worked so I'm not up with these things.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 09, 2012, 03:51:26 pm
Gym this morning. Busy day at work then had to drive to Perth for a Professional Development session tomorrow. Didn't get here until 7:30, unpacked and did an interval run session, 10 min warm up 4 x 1.6km flat out with a 400m recovery and 10 min cool down.

Time for bed now.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 10, 2012, 12:11:29 am
Quote from: judydawn on August 09, 2012, 01:45:04 pm
Who gives you these 'work placements' Amy?  It's been a long time since I worked so I'm not up with these things.

Mine are being organised by the coordinator of my nutrition and dietetics course, Judy :) The idea is that we go into a couple of care facilities to see how what we are learning is applied in real life, such as healthy meal planning, following infection control and hygiene precautions, communicating with clients to establish their dietary needs, and modifying meals and menus to suit different dietary requirements ;)
I think most educational facilities have the option or requirement of work placements. I know that all the high schools here have optional ones, my college has compulsory ones which can occasionally be negotiated, and I think all universities have compulsory ones. 
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Post by: mcmich on August 10, 2012, 09:51:58 am
Quote from: judydawn on August 09, 2012, 01:45:04 pm
Who gives you these 'work placements' Amy?  It's been a long time since I worked so I'm not up with these things.
I know our hospital gets paid to take students. We take IRON nurses - which are international RN's who pay (a lot of money) to meet regulations and register in Australia. The hospital also gets paid to take Uni students on placement.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 10, 2012, 09:57:49 am
It sounds like I've pretty well got the job at the hospital. The boss said he would have loved me to start today because he was five staff down :o
Typically, I also got phone calls today about the other two jobs I applied for, asking if I was still looking for work :-)) Unfortunately I can only take one, and its definitely going to be the hospital ;D

Also had a lecture this afternoon, and we were allocated our case studies for the role play assessment next week... agh!
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Post by: dede on August 10, 2012, 09:59:45 am
Well Amy as they say "If it doesn't rain it Pours"
Nice to have a choice though.
I can definitely see you working at the hospital and loving it :D
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Post by: mcmich on August 10, 2012, 10:01:33 am
What wonderful news DFD. Seems as if you are spoiled for choice now.  :-*
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Post by: Emme on August 10, 2012, 10:06:37 am

Great news Amy, isn't is always the way, nice to have a choice though.

Good luck

Marie
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 10, 2012, 10:07:07 am
Thanks Mandi, DFM and Marie :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on August 10, 2012, 10:59:18 am
I hope the hospital confirms you have the job quickly Amy, you wouldn't want to lose the others if the hospital one isn't secured.  Good luck. The hospital one sounds perfect for you.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 10, 2012, 11:17:59 am
Thanks Judy :) One of the ladies who rang about one of the other jobs said she will keep my resume, and said to give her a call if the hospital doesn't work out ;)
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Post by: jakodai on August 10, 2012, 12:14:55 pm
That's great news Amy - its nice to feel wanted! The workforce can be difficult sometimes, I'm very happy for you that you're getting the experiences you want.  It's a great feeling to have a job that enjoy.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 10, 2012, 12:16:41 pm
Thanks Amanda!!! It sure is ;) :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 10, 2012, 12:17:59 pm
Congratulations Amy you sound popular  :) Good luck with your new job xx

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Post by: Katiej on August 10, 2012, 12:19:19 pm
Great news Amy, well done  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 10, 2012, 12:21:18 pm
Thanks girls ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 10, 2012, 12:24:18 pm
Well done Amy on your new job ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on August 10, 2012, 02:46:47 pm
When do you find put for sure about the hospital job amy?
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Post by: Wonder on August 10, 2012, 11:15:59 pm
Well done Amy, hopefully they will be able to confirm the position and get all the paperwork sorted quickly.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 11, 2012, 12:21:56 am
Thanks CC and Wonder :)

I am going to the hospital to see a man on Monday and he will be giving me some medical history forms to complete. The man on the phone yesterday said he wants to give me evening shifts, so it sounds like I'm going to be starting as soon as the paperwork is done.
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Post by: snappy on August 11, 2012, 12:26:15 am
Medical history forms? Amy, Is it normal to complete those for hospital work?  I haven't ever completed medical forms for employment.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 11, 2012, 12:27:55 am
Really snappy? ???

Um, I'm not sure. I just do what I'm told :-))

But they would have to know about my spinal surgery anyway :P
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Post by: judydawn on August 11, 2012, 01:25:20 am
I hope you don't have any trouble getting time off for the retreat Amy :)
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Post by: Wonder on August 11, 2012, 01:32:27 am
Amy if you mean they would know about your surgery because you had it at the hospital that's not correct. Your medical information is nt able to be released without your permission and if they did already know about it I would be asking questions as its a severe breach of privacy legislation. All employees we recruit are subject to pre employment medicals and this is a normal business practice. The pre employment medicals are different depending on the specific requirements of the job and while we never know the specifics of an individual's condition if it's something that may impede them undertaking the job they would be classified as unfit for the particular role, sometimes we discuss the particulars with the doctor with the consent of the individual and find a way around if we are really wanting the particular individual and sometimes unfortunately it means the individual doesn't get the job. I wouldn't be worried if you are asked to take a medical but would be concerned if they have your medical history from another source.
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Post by: dede on August 11, 2012, 06:58:42 am
Between cooking this morning then filling in some trenches this afternoon (after down pipes were finally installed for the new shed) I'm stuffed. I got a nasty blister on my hand from the shovel. Ouch :(
Now time for a shower I do think.
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Post by: mcmich on August 11, 2012, 07:06:33 am
Work this morning. At the top of my street this morning a kangaroo ran into my car. I stopped because I saw it but it decided to keep going anyway. My bumper bar is split but the car is still drivable. Rang my insurer and thay said I would have to pay an excess to get it fixed as the kangaroo did not stop and we didn't exchange details.  >:( :-))
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Post by: Emme on August 11, 2012, 07:15:13 am
Quote from: mcmich on August 11, 2012, 07:06:33 am
Work this morning. At the top of my street this morning a kangaroo ran into my car. I stopped because I saw it but it decided to keep going anyway. My bumper bar is split but the car is still drivable. Rang my insurer and thay said I would have to pay an excess to get it fixed as the kangaroo did not stop and we didn't exchange details.  >:( :-))

Thanks for this mcmich, still laughing, although it is not funny having to deal with the damage.


Marie   
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Post by: gertbysea on August 11, 2012, 07:15:34 am
Quote from: mcmich on August 11, 2012, 07:06:33 am
Work this morning. At the top of my street this morning a kangaroo ran into my car. I stopped because I saw it but it decided to keep going anyway. My bumper bar is split but the car is still drivable. Rang my insurer and thay said I would have to pay an excess to get it fixed as the kangaroo did not stop and we didn't exchange details.  >:( :-))

I bet that made you hopping mad. Bugger!

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on August 11, 2012, 07:19:45 am
It is funny, and I can still drive the car. Just the inconvenience of having it off the road and gettingit fixed.
I'm going to try and co-ordinate while I'm away in WA.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 11, 2012, 10:37:56 am
I nearly had a heart attack reading the first part of your post DFM! I thought you may have been hurt :( I'm very relieved you're not :)

Quote from: judydawn on August 11, 2012, 01:25:20 am
I hope you don't have any trouble getting time off for the retreat Amy :)

No worries Judy ;)

Wonder, I mentioned it to the boss while I was there on work placement on Thursday, and I assured him that it does not restrict me at all. I'm happy to fill out medical history forms because I have no current health issues. My spinal surgery is all in the past.

Today I had a lecture at college, then went for a swim, now getting ready to go to the concert which SD is playing in.
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Post by: obbie on August 11, 2012, 10:41:55 am
Michelle, kangaroos forget to check his license hey....

Amy great news about your job.

Cooking cakes, and stuff all morning for DD party today. all went well.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 11, 2012, 12:23:16 pm
Out shopping and coffee and cake with DD this morning. Then this afternoon had friends found for coffee and cake.
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Post by: judydawn on August 11, 2012, 12:29:00 pm
What a stupid kangaroo Michele, do they normally just hop into anything even if it's stationary  :o  Funny story but it's the inconvenience and excess which make it not so funny.
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Post by: Katiej on August 11, 2012, 12:39:37 pm
Michelle just caught up on the news.  I'm sorry about your car, but very pleased you are ok.

JD Kangaroos are so unpredictable, you can never tell which way the will go.  They can do so much damage.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on August 11, 2012, 01:02:44 pm
mcMich glad to hear you are Ok.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 11, 2012, 04:02:03 pm
It is very inconvenient when kangaroos hop and run. They should have to display number plates and carry third party insurance.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 11, 2012, 04:05:49 pm
I went for a bike ride this morning, then had coffee with my fellow cyclists. We had lunch with DWs step sister and her husband in the swan valley. It was very pleasant.
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Post by: mcmich on August 11, 2012, 09:19:57 pm
Kangaroos are a bit silly. I wasn't in any danger of being hurt, It wasn't a big kangaroo and it ran into the passenger side of the car.

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Post by: Halex on August 11, 2012, 10:28:04 pm
Michele, thats a nuisance & being without a car s no fun at all.

 >:(
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 11, 2012, 11:43:18 pm
I got up early and had breakfast so I could fit in a good 2 hour bike ride before going gonging at 10am. Now I am waiting for this stupid rain to stop so I can go :-\
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 12, 2012, 02:11:28 am
Just booked flights and hotel for myself and DD to go to Melbourne to support GD in national apprentice chef final  :) going out later for drive and late lunch/early dinner which is our usual Sunday ritual :) a bit cloudy and showery here today.
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Post by: Halex on August 12, 2012, 02:16:33 am
How exciting MF.

No lunch out today for us :( i decided that we should stay home. We have lots of exciting things happening in the next few months.

We all helped dig up the veg patch yesterday. Was hoping to buy some seedlings today & plant, but looks like rain for a while.

 :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 12, 2012, 02:24:54 am
A vegie patch Hally, how exciting! :D :D
Maybe you could all help cook a yummy Sunday lunch since you're not going out? ;)

The rain didn't stop but I went for my ride anyway ;D The hot shower I just had was wonderful :D
Now having a cup of tea before my friend picks me up for the gonging  :)

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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 12, 2012, 02:28:11 am
Yes Hally not looking the best outside maybe we will just walk across to the marina later instead if the rain stays on.
Sorry to hear about your friend :( Hopefully the prognosis will be positive.
Yes we have a hectic few months ahead also. DH and I decided to go away on our own as we normally do once or twice a year. I booked Phuket about 6 weeks ago and we leave on 22nd August. Last Friday DH called me and said he had been offered a trip to Singapore for the Grand Priz as his business partner could no longer and all paid so we ar off there on the September 15th. GD won state final comp here last Sunday so DD and I going to Melbourne for the national final and we will arrive home 2 days before we go to Singapore! 7 weeks ago I was not going anywhere!!! Not complaining but would be great if everything was well spaced out. Had we known about Grand Prix trip we would not have booked Phuket.  :-))

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Post by: Halex on August 12, 2012, 02:31:42 am
Amy, was going to take a photo of the veg patch, all that is left now is, rosemary, lavender, chillis, garlic chives, thyme, sage, a few spring onions, 1 capsicum, green beans, 2 huge parsley bushes :)

At least we cleared the veg patch yesterday.

MF, Yes all crossed for monday for my friend.

You just miss us in singapore, we are 5th-9th :)

Hawaii October.

Down south in a few weeks.

Doing a nice meal at home today :)
Enjy the marina, we have been twice & enjoyed it there.

 :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 12, 2012, 02:40:16 am
Your veg patch sounds great. I only have a herb patch, can't call it a herb garden as it is only 3 foot by 3 foot square in my small washing line courtyard. At the moment the parsley has wandered and is now gracing both sides of the path leading to the laundry door!! Basil rosemary and thyme all overgrown also so triimming on the agenda this week and will plant some Asian herbs at the start of spring. No room for veggies as we don't have a large block of land and being so close to the ocean lots of plants don't survive.
I love Singapore especially the shopping and food
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Post by: Halex on August 12, 2012, 02:42:43 am
Ours isnt very big but its 2 levels. Might try basil again, the last lot died.

I love the food & shopping in singapore too. Where are you staying. We are at the sheraton towers, last trip the St.Regis, but it was very pricey >:(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 12, 2012, 02:49:13 am
We are staying at the Swissotel Stamford. I haven't stayed there before but I am sure it will be fine. It is a big group booking and was all pre-organized some time ago. Our business partner had to cancel so we now get the free trip.
Where is St Regis? We normally stay in Clarke Quay either the Novotel or the Merchant Court. Love the Indian food in Singapore
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Post by: Halex on August 12, 2012, 03:18:19 am
St Regis is in Orchard Rd, just near the Hard Rock Cafe which is just off  Orchard Rd.

 :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 12, 2012, 03:35:33 am
I know Hard Rock sometimes go there for a western fix 😄good location for shopping. I gave a shoe and bag problem. Can't stop buying them :D
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Post by: Halex on August 12, 2012, 03:47:24 am
I just love the shopping :)

We will go to the hardock for ds, it is a nice ine, but I love Indochime, carke quay & chines area.

Cant wait to checkout the new marina sands.

 :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 12, 2012, 04:08:36 am
Me too I love Indochine especially sitting outside overlooking the river. Great food. Had a look at Marina Sands when we were there in April. Looks amazing. Hotel very pricey. Are you going to Universal Studios? How old is your son? I like Vivo City shopping centre and the German pub on the riverfront for a nice cold beer and great food. Love the Hawker food too.


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Post by: Halex on August 12, 2012, 04:19:29 am
We were there in April 2011, it was nearly finished then.

Unversal Studios had just opened so we had a great day there & also love the beach club on sentosa, the pool is pretty small but its a good day out :) ds is 8, yes love vivocity too, a great gap store there :)

Where is Indochine on the water, is it near the fullerton? we have only  been to the one on orchard rd.

 :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 12, 2012, 04:33:07 am
It's in Clarke Quay on the waterfront. It's the outside restaurant area of a club/bar called the Forbidden City. It's still Indochine and same menu. If you are in Clarke Quay looking at the river walk to the right and you will find it.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 12, 2012, 05:51:39 am
Went for a long run this morning. Now I am watching an episode of Supernatural before going in to work for a while.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 12, 2012, 06:10:13 am
I'm jealous Dash, my PT told me not to run this weekend :-)) I've been getting very sore calves so he told me to give them a rest.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 12, 2012, 06:36:47 am
Do you stretch after running Amy?  Also a foam roller might help loosen up your calves.
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Post by: mcmich on August 12, 2012, 07:08:37 am
Well, stone the crows, I turned the freezer off today for defrosting. It wasn't empty but the little bit I have will fit into my kitchen fridge/freezer which is very tiny and now bursting at the seams.
I was going to toss a slice of saved wedding cake that has been in several freezers for 32yrs from my wedding with late DH but couldn't do it. I've had it this long and it doesn't take up much space.
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Post by: obbie on August 12, 2012, 07:23:18 am
Michelle, that would be a hard one to do.

keep it. :)
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Post by: gertbysea on August 12, 2012, 07:58:55 am
Quote from: mcmich on August 12, 2012, 07:08:37 am
Well, stone the crows, I turned the freezer off today for defrosting. It wasn't empty but the little bit I have will fit into my kitchen fridge/freezer which is very tiny and now bursting at the seams.
I was going to toss a slice of saved wedding cake that has been in several freezers for 32yrs from my wedding with late DH but couldn't do it. I've had it this long and it doesn't take up much space.

Why not. Is is cryo packed?
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 12, 2012, 08:49:15 am
Quote from: Dashingden on August 12, 2012, 06:36:47 am
Do you stretch after running Amy?  Also a foam roller might help loosen up your calves.

I do stretch... a bit... but probably not enough :-)) Never heard of a foam roller, where would I get one?
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Post by: mcmich on August 12, 2012, 08:57:19 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 12, 2012, 07:58:55 am
Quote from: mcmich on August 12, 2012, 07:08:37 am
Well, stone the crows, I turned the freezer off today for defrosting. It wasn't empty but the little bit I have will fit into my kitchen fridge/freezer which is very tiny and now bursting at the seams.
I was going to toss a slice of saved wedding cake that has been in several freezers for 32yrs from my wedding with late DH but couldn't do it. I've had it this long and it doesn't take up much space.

Why not. Is is cryo packed?
Nup, just in a decor container. It has been in several containers over the years.
It's not the cake so much, just the sentimental attachment.
And it doesn't take up very much space, so for now it's a keeper. Don't know why, I want to keep it.
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Post by: judydawn on August 12, 2012, 09:05:56 am
Nice memories Michele, that's why you can't get rid of it.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 12, 2012, 09:12:52 am
It sounds very special DFM, I don't think I would get rid of it either :) Especially after 32 years ;)
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Post by: mcmich on August 12, 2012, 09:15:30 am
Yes, it's the memories, and I feel a bit guilty getting rid of it.
Ridiculous, I know, get rid of the cake, get rid of a bit more of late DH. So silly.
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Post by: dede on August 12, 2012, 10:04:15 am
We have our first orphan Lamb walking around our house at the moment. Before we left to take DS to Devonport he was a very weak lamb who couldn't move, we left him in front of the fire, gave him the tiniest bit of milk (all he could manage) and left him hoping he would be alive when we returned.
5 hours later we returned to an empty box and no lamb in sight :o
A quick search of the house and a few surprises later we found him in the top room walking around :D
A friend is going to take him in the next couple of days so he should be pretty strong by then :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 12, 2012, 11:03:24 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on August 12, 2012, 08:49:15 am
Quote from: Dashingden on August 12, 2012, 06:36:47 am
Do you stretch after running Amy?  Also a foam roller might help loosen up your calves.

I do stretch... a bit... but probably not enough :-)) Never heard of a foam roller, where would I get one?

Calf, quad and hamstring stretches are very important for runners Amy. Try this website (http://www.physiosupplies.com.au/) for either a foam roller or a rumble roller.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 12, 2012, 11:24:11 am
Thanks Dash :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 12, 2012, 12:42:57 pm
Hang onto those memories Michele, you obviously had a wonderful first marriage.  Now, if a guy walks out on you it's a different story - it's easy to throw everything out ;) 
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 13, 2012, 01:01:50 am
Treasure the memories Michelle and the cake. :) some things are worth holding onto no matter what.
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Post by: nazar on August 13, 2012, 01:15:54 am
mcmich
a slice of cake does not take up much room in the freezer
so dont worry about having it there
l have all sorts of things scattered through out my house that was my mothers
its lovely when l come across them
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Post by: obbie on August 13, 2012, 01:40:45 am
just got up to date at work.
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Post by: Halex on August 13, 2012, 02:24:27 am
At the gym,climbing hills on a bike for 45mins, night row for 15 mins, then shopping & cooking, tennis lessons for ds.

H :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 13, 2012, 02:53:00 am
Looking after GD 4years and GS 2years. GD 17 here for a Thermie cooking day. She loves it!!!  :D
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Post by: astarra on August 13, 2012, 05:34:38 am
So far today: up 2am with Miss19mths, folded dry washing, hung load of wash and put another load on. Finally get her back to sleep and go back to bed. Up 5.15am with DH, Miss 19mths hears us and decides to wake again. So I empty the dish drawers, and try to tempt her with breakfast (no luck.) Get her back to bed, hang the now washed washing, get miss 5 up, breakfasted and ready for school, miss 3 up, dressed and breakfasted. Now miss 19mths doesn't want to wake.  :-))  So thankfully I have a lovely SIL I can call on who took miss5 to school. Get the house ready to vac. Miss 19mths wakes and wants to be carried everywhere, still won't eat or drink. Take the preschoolers to drop some stuff up at MILs, miss 19mths decided to drink and eat for Grandma.  :-\  Still got temp which panadol and sponging won't bring down, so I call in at docs, and get straight in.  :o  He can't find what is causing the temp, said ears and throat are fine, but she is now dehydrated as well, and her whole body must be aching. She is shivering and shaking. Finally get home, try some more food and drink - no luck. Put tea on in slowcooker. Have some lunch with miss 3 and try to put them to bed. I now have 1 3yr old in her bed singing at the top of her voice, and one very upset 19mth old that I don't know what to do with next...?!  :-\  Hopefully the next 3hrs til DH gets home from work go fast!  :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 13, 2012, 05:38:20 am
Poor you :( you must be exhausted. Hope little one gets better soon. It's worse when you don't know the cause. Possibly the horrid flu virus that has been going around.
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Post by: Yvette on August 13, 2012, 05:47:49 am
Oh no Astarra hopefully the fever will break in the next little while and she will feel better :)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 13, 2012, 05:57:35 am
 :-* :-* :-* for you astarra. I do hope the sick little one recovers soon.
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Post by: Halex on August 13, 2012, 06:18:14 am
Oh bless, yiur having a hard time Astarra.

Have a cuppa & put your feet up :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 13, 2012, 06:22:45 am
Astarra I hope your DD is feeling better soon, it's so hard when they are so young and sick trying to get fluids into them, do you think she may eat an ice block like the electrolyte ones, I know they do kids ones and it may help with her dehydration xxx
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Post by: dede on August 13, 2012, 06:24:45 am
Poor little thing Astarra. Hope she feels better soon.:(
Could it be teeth?

I have had a busy day too
Took kids to school (walked) then home to grab car and pick up nephew and drop him off at day care, home again to clean the house and feed the lamb. Out I the shed to do some framing for the day, feed the lamb again, whip down to post office for my sister, back home to grab the pram, walk to day care and pick up nephew then walk to school to get kids, and home again now.
Now start getting dinner ready before friend comes to pick up the lamb.
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Post by: astarra on August 13, 2012, 06:46:17 am
Thanx all, she has finally gone to sleep (still not got anymore fluids into her) so am hoping she feels better when she wakes. Just had a sudden inspiration... I wonder if she would eat sorbet. Will definately be trying that when she wakes up.  :) TMs are great! :D 
Suzanne, thanx for the idea, I did try the hydrolte icpoles but no luck there either.  :-\

Dede - teeth are the only thing we could come up with... :-\ 
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Post by: Wonder on August 13, 2012, 07:02:24 am
Astarra, both DD and I had the flu last week and the symptons were similar to what you are experiencing although we both had a really bad cough as well. Panadol did nothing for our fevers and we just had to ride them out each time. Back at work today but feeling totally wiped out now. I hope it's just teeting with your little one.
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 13, 2012, 07:27:50 am
Hope the sorbet works, my DS was sick as well (first day back at school in 2wks today) nuerofen is great for fevers but if she isn't eating that's a bit hard as it's best to have it with food, I hope when she wakes she is a little better xxx
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Post by: obbie on August 13, 2012, 07:33:21 am
sorbets are great for that Astarra.
My DS was sick today from school too
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Post by: Frozzie on August 13, 2012, 07:47:33 am
Oh astarra hope your little one at least drinks something soon...whats her fav drink?? Im sure youve tried everything though...
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Post by: Frozzie on August 13, 2012, 07:53:29 am
Got a scare yesterday as dd hasnt been eating hardly at all lately and as usual was slowly eating her sandwich (wont eat what we are eating) and it seemed like the food was in her mouth forever.. Anyway all of a sudden she was going white and couldnt breath so dh put his finger down her throat as he could see the bread had gone all gluggy and got stuck in her throat.. She threw up everywhere but could breath... She didnt seem phased and rinsed her off then put her in the bath.. She was happy... Kids.. Amazing how calm she was...
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 13, 2012, 08:01:59 am
Astarra, I was exhausted just reading your post! :o Good luck with Miss18mths, I hope she is feeling better soon. And I hope you are not working too hard :-*

Today didn't start too well because I dropped a glass jar and it smashed all over the kitchen floor :( Glass is the worst thing to clean up! If you miss a little bit it could end up in someone's foot :-\ I just hope I got it all.
I went to my PT session, it was great as usual, and.... one of the other regulars there offered me a job at his business :) That's 4 job offers in a week!! :o But it was a toss up between the hospital and this new one, and I finally decided on the new one. I rang the guy this afternoon and I'm going in for training tonight! ;D
It was a very tough decision, but I think it is the right one :)

Now I'm studying ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 13, 2012, 08:02:34 am
OMG Froz, that sounds terrifying :o
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Post by: keiramax on August 13, 2012, 08:24:28 am
Gardening and washing this morning, beautiful day.

Took the kids to paint a pot at Robert Gordon pottery.  DD decided on a popcorn box as she likes popcorn at the moment.  So the masterpiece was created, we included handprints of both kids.  Hopefully it doesn't crack in the firing process. 

Afterwards we went to the playground to enjoy the sunshine.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 13, 2012, 08:37:09 am
Frozzie I 'M not surprised ar that .Kids are pretty smart sometimes.

Amy good choice.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on August 13, 2012, 08:38:41 am
That sounds like fun keiramax. I have a lot of 80's Robert Gordon pottery.
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Post by: dede on August 13, 2012, 08:50:51 am
Quote from: Frozzie on August 13, 2012, 07:53:29 am
Got a scare yesterday as dd hasnt been eating hardly at all lately and as usual was slowly eating her sandwich (wont eat what we are eating) and it seemed like the food was in her mouth forever.. Anyway all of a sudden she was going white and couldnt breath so dh put his finger down her throat as he could see the bread had gone all gluggy and got stuck in her throat.. She threw up everywhere but could breath... She didnt seem phased and rinsed her off then put her in the bath.. She was happy... Kids.. Amazing how calm she was...

Oh that's horrible Frozzie, I remember when my eldest DS was about 1 and he chocked on a piece of toast, he went white, then red then purple before I could get him to dislodge the toast. He was really weak and limp for a while after that. Scared the hell out of me :(
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Post by: Frozzie on August 13, 2012, 08:58:43 am
Yes think those moments are terrifying for any parent.. Generally onlY lasts for seconds but feels much longer.. Same as when your out somewhere and you turn around and they are gone or when they are really sick and no matter what you do nothing works..she is fine though.. Threw dh a bit as he couldnt get over how white she went.. He kept following her around as found her a bit weak.. I didnt notice much of a change except she was quiet (she is never quiet)... All good now though..
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Post by: Frozzie on August 13, 2012, 09:02:49 am
Amy did you use the peroxide??? I used to use that on my horse injuries.. Had a horse that cut its leg open badly on a fence once and thats what i was told to put on it.. Certainly worked and used to fizz up alot.. Never heard of it on humains though.. Same principle though .. Oh i cant get your poor knees out of my head.. I would be the worst nurse.. Hope your ok?
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Post by: judydawn on August 13, 2012, 09:05:56 am
It is frightening and is something I have to cope with from time to time with DH.  Would you believe it happened to him on a cruise ship dinner, those around us went very quiet whilst the waiter helped him then they broke out in applause when the food was dislodged. Talk about show and tell!

Amy, tell us more about your job - full time, part time?  How was it better than the hospital job?
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Post by: Emme on August 13, 2012, 09:07:38 am
Frozzie, so glad your little one is okay.  Only last week at the supermarket a little boy at the checkout had put a 20cent coin in his mouth and it lodged in his throat.  The checkout girls were yelling for the manager and one lady yelled out to tip him upside down.  The mother went totally to pieces, I got there as the coin fell out on the floor.  The manager eventually turned up and they decided to take him to the doctor for a check up.  Quite frightening .
Astarra, hoping your little one is feeling a bit better by now.
Amy, hoping those knees start healing soon.

Marie
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Post by: Frozzie on August 13, 2012, 09:16:13 am
Thx emme she is fine.. Oh thats sounds terrifying and such a big coin :((  my biggest fear with kids has to be water.. Scares the begeezus out of me as a mum

Jd how terrifying.. On top of his health issues your heart must stop.. Hope it doesnt happen too often..
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Post by: snappy on August 13, 2012, 09:26:25 am
Tell us about the new job Amy?
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Post by: obbie on August 13, 2012, 10:49:05 am
Hi Amy, we miss you.

How is the new job.... :)
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Post by: Frozzie on August 13, 2012, 11:24:51 am
Where is amy.. Prob scrubbing her knees i. Pain or passed out??
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Post by: mcmich on August 13, 2012, 11:33:15 am
DFD, where are you?
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Post by: gertbysea on August 13, 2012, 11:42:36 am
Wasn't Amy going to her new job tonight for a  training session. Much better than working in the hospital. She would be bored stupid.

 Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 13, 2012, 01:35:20 pm
Sorry everyone, I'm here! :D

Thank you all, my new job is FANTASTIC!! It is actually at a little pizza and kebab shop. At the moment I don't have set hours because I'm only in training, but since the shop is only open at night, it will just be evening work, which is exactly what I wanted. There are less than a dozen workers because it is such a small business, and thats great because they are all really friendly and fun. I had such a great time tonight :D :D :D
Judy, this will be better for me than the hospital job because I won't have to worry about being called in during the day. I don't like feeling like I let people down, so if I had taken the hospital job and couldn't cover day shifts because of my college classes, I would feel really bad. With this job, I am available for all the hours that they are open, so I can work any shifts they need me to ;)
Thank you all for being interested, I'm so excited and happy :D :D :D

Quote from: Frozzie on August 13, 2012, 11:24:51 am
Where is amy.. Prob scrubbing her knees i. Pain or passed out??

LOL Froz, I'm totally over the knee scrubbing :-))
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Post by: judydawn on August 13, 2012, 01:55:34 pm
It sounds as if it will be perfect for you Amy so that you can continue your studies and end up doing what you are training for. 
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 13, 2012, 02:08:37 pm
Thats what I thought Judy, but it is a bit ironic studying nutrition and working in a pizza shop :-)) ;D
I love it already though! :D
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on August 13, 2012, 02:10:01 pm
fantastic A,y that you have found a job that will give you the time off to concentrate on your studies.  You sound like such a motivated and Level headed young person, well done.
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Post by: Frozzie on August 13, 2012, 10:07:46 pm
Congrats on the job amy.. Good it all worked out for you 😊

Re the knees.. Be careful at the retreat 😖
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Post by: Emme on August 13, 2012, 11:25:55 pm

Congratulations on the job Amy, so glad you are enjoying it and that it works in with what you want.



Marie
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Post by: judydawn on August 13, 2012, 11:49:18 pm
Amy I hope they are not going to expect you to do home deliveries  - not something a young girl should be doing at night.
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Post by: obbie on August 14, 2012, 12:10:16 am
Great Amy, have fun
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 14, 2012, 12:11:47 am
Thanks girls :D

Quote from: judydawn on August 13, 2012, 11:49:18 pm
Amy I hope they are not going to expect you to do home deliveries  - not something a young girl should be doing at night.

No need to worry about that Judy, they have a special delivery boy who does all the deliveries ;)
And the boss is a really nice guy, I know he wouldn't expect me to do anything that might be dangerous :)

I'm still buzzing :D
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Post by: Yvette on August 14, 2012, 12:36:09 am
Glad you liked your job Amy it makes a difference when you like a job much more enjoyable going to work
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Post by: Wonder on August 14, 2012, 01:51:49 am
Well done Amy.
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Post by: astarra on August 14, 2012, 01:55:44 am
That is great Amy - hope you will still have time to come on here and chat to us all!  ;)  :D
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Post by: jeninwa on August 14, 2012, 02:07:30 am
Congrats on the new job Amy, sounds like its a fun job.
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Post by: snappy on August 14, 2012, 03:08:38 am
Excellent news Amy, it makes a big difference going to work to a job you enjoy and people you like!
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Post by: dede on August 14, 2012, 03:48:45 am
Sounds like this job is ideal for you Amy, you can continue your studies and PT sessions and work as well. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 14, 2012, 04:39:17 am
I've been cleaning the pantry floor AGAIN. This time I knocked over a lovely bottle of apple liqueur that I bought in Burra SA. I was so angry with myself. I've told DH we have to go back so that I can get some more. I was looking forward to using it in a fruit cake.
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Post by: judydawn on August 14, 2012, 05:10:53 am
What a waste Cookie, I would have been mad at myself too.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 14, 2012, 05:19:04 am
the price you pay for being a clean freak  ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on August 14, 2012, 05:30:35 am
Shame cookie. I agree with CP. never clean something that nobody sees but you!

Gert
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Post by: obbie on August 14, 2012, 05:30:47 am
ahh cleaning, I hate it..

Bookwork today
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 14, 2012, 05:36:30 am
Thanks again everyone ;D

Quote from: cookie1 on August 14, 2012, 04:39:17 am
I've been cleaning the pantry floor AGAIN. This time I knocked over a lovely bottle of apple liqueur that I bought in Burra SA. I was so angry with myself. I've told DH we have to go back so that I can get some more. I was looking forward to using it in a fruit cake.

How frustrating cookie!! >:( It could be a good excuse for a little holiday though :-))
I always look for a positive ;)

I'm just having lunch after a big PT session this morning :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 14, 2012, 07:10:49 am
Not much today the usual cleaning,washing and entertaining a 3yr old

Astarra how is your DD today,hopefully feeling a little better, I was going to mention it yesterday but ran out of time but do you think she could have tonsillitis, I know when my DS7 gets it which is a few times over winter the first sign is a fever and headache, anyway I hope she is back to her old self soon xx
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Post by: deedub on August 14, 2012, 07:31:12 am
Apart from usual school runs, washing cooking etc.... have been to post office to get my passport renewed because we are going on holiday a month from now! Going to Malaysia - 2 night in KL then 8 days at a club med. not sure if I'm really a resort person but I'm sure gonna have fun finding out! Just got off the phone with travel agent, everything booked, just need to organize hotel in KL.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 14, 2012, 07:37:09 am
Have a great holiday, Debbie.  Very envious in this part of town!  Stock up on all those books then just laze around and relax whilst the girls are enjoying their supervised activites.

Getting an e-book reader of some kind is a great idea for holidays - saves a heap on space and weight (and books are expensive in Asia if you run out of them).  Just load it up with a dozen or so books then you can read on the plane and finish them when you get back home - but don't forget to take your recharger and plug adapter with you.
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Post by: mcmich on August 14, 2012, 08:38:12 am
Another excellent day at work. I took in Thai chicken sausage rolls for morning tea which everyone enjoyed.
Home now, day off tomorrow, enjoying a glass of wine.
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Post by: Jude59 on August 14, 2012, 09:26:16 am
I've been down to my daughters to hear her eldest's reading and to help her with her new words (she is 5). I think I over did it because she said "ts time for you to go home now Mama! Haha.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 14, 2012, 09:42:28 am
Love it. Does she have little flash cards for her new words?
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Post by: Jude59 on August 14, 2012, 10:41:24 am
She has a list of words. She knew most of them but was so sick of me trying to teach her the ones she was stuck on-LOL!  I was there when the nanny left and they were all upset, the younger ones cried..... Sadly I'm not as popular!
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Post by: Halex on August 14, 2012, 12:25:52 pm
Deedub, are you going to club med cherating beach?
 :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 14, 2012, 07:54:29 pm
I went into London to see GS.Pretty quiet on public transport after the Olympics.It will be like that for the next couple of weeks then the Paraolympics start.Tickets for all the advents are selling very quickly and will possibly sell out.
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Post by: Halex on August 15, 2012, 02:04:07 am
Climbing hills atm.

Have a meeting with the adhd childs carer & our agency, they want us to have the boy regularly. . We are not so sure. Dh said do not say yes to anything, i am weak & give in, i must say I need to check with my husband  & son before i commit to anything.

I have  to be careful I cant say no.

 :)
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Post by: obbie on August 15, 2012, 03:03:05 am
Good advice from you DH Hally.
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Post by: dede on August 15, 2012, 04:04:33 am
Looking after my nephew today, I have him in undies for the day, so far two accidents (no.1 and no.2) :(
Oh well he will get there lol
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Post by: obbie on August 15, 2012, 04:17:26 am
It takes time and patience Dede, good luck.

Good start though for Him.
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Post by: astarra on August 15, 2012, 04:32:39 am
Hope it works out well dede, will be such a big help to his mum if he can be trained.  :)
Wishing you the best of luck.  :-*
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Post by: dede on August 15, 2012, 04:37:12 am
I have toilet trained kids 5 times now, what's another 1 lol. Sometimes I think undies are easier to deal with than cloth nappies anyway. They pretty good training pants and seem to hold most stuff in lol
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Post by: obbie on August 15, 2012, 04:58:27 am
easier to wash too
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Post by: dede on August 15, 2012, 06:11:21 am
He did a wee on the toilet, Yay yippee yay yay :D
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Post by: Yvette on August 15, 2012, 06:13:49 am
Woohoo Dede how old is he?
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Post by: astarra on August 15, 2012, 06:18:19 am
Great dede!!!  :D
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Post by: Emme on August 15, 2012, 06:21:47 am
Quote from: dede on August 15, 2012, 06:11:21 am
He did a wee on the toilet, Yay yippee yay yay :D
That is a great start Dede, lots of patience needed.

Been shopping today and feeling very tired.  How is it I can go into a shop choose what I want in a few minutes and then have to stand in a queue for 10-15 minutes to get out.  I worked it out I spent over an hour standing in line in shops waiting to go through the checkout.  Okay whinge over.  Better finish puting things away.

Marie
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Post by: dede on August 15, 2012, 06:26:46 am
He's 2 1/2. His mum started his toilet training, but because she now is on total bed rest she can't continue. So I thought why he is here I will keep trying with him. Would be good to get him toilet trained before the baby comes along (not sure if that will happen) but can try.
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Post by: Yvette on August 15, 2012, 06:35:25 am
That would be great if he was trained when the new baby comes. Hope it keeps going well :)
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Post by: obbie on August 15, 2012, 06:51:43 am
Keep trying Dede.
what a great present that would be.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 15, 2012, 06:58:51 am
Sounds like you're doing a good job with him Mandi, and you've certainly got the experience!

Quote from: Emme on August 15, 2012, 06:21:47 am
How is it I can go into a shop choose what I want in a few minutes and then have to stand in a queue for 10-15 minutes to get out.  I worked it out I spent over an hour standing in line in shops waiting to go through the checkout.  Okay whinge over.  Better finish puting things away.

Marie

That is a very valid reason to whinge Marie, I get frustrated in those situations too :-))

I just got home and am having lunch. I did a massive 3.5 hour workout this morning. Feeling just a bit tired!
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Post by: Wonder on August 15, 2012, 07:28:14 am
Don't know how you do those massive workouts Amy, I'll be going for an hour tonight and I'm feeling tired just thinking about it  ;D
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Post by: obbie on August 15, 2012, 07:30:03 am
Our Amy is young Wonder... Thats the secret..
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Post by: mcmich on August 15, 2012, 07:31:29 am
Another great day. Mum's birthday today so I took to The Valley for lunch and shopping. We both had lovely time.
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Post by: Emme on August 15, 2012, 07:31:50 am
I probably need to have more patience Amy, but when the parking meter is ticking away and there in only one check out open.  Some of the people just left their goods and walked out.  I didn't, I was feeling sorry for the poor woman,she was doing her best to hurry things through.  
Those workouts would certainly make you tired too, hope you can rest up now.

Marie
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Post by: judydawn on August 15, 2012, 07:58:40 am
We took a friend out for lunch for her 70th and that's it for the day here.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 15, 2012, 08:09:33 am
Quote from: Wonder on August 15, 2012, 07:28:14 am
Don't know how you do those massive workouts Amy, I'll be going for an hour tonight and I'm feeling tired just thinking about it  ;D

I actually don't know either Wonder ??? ;D

Quote from: mcmich on August 15, 2012, 07:31:29 am
Another great day. Mum's birthday today so I took to The Valley for lunch and shopping. We both had lovely time.

Sounds really nice DFM :D

Quote from: Emme on August 15, 2012, 07:31:50 am
I probably need to have more patience Amy, but when the parking meter is ticking away and there in only one check out open.  Some of the people just left their goods and walked out.  I didn't, I was feeling sorry for the poor woman,she was doing her best to hurry things through. 

Its frustrating when there is only one checkout open in a busy shop, but I do sympathise with the poor person who is trying to work the checkout. At the first job I had, my boss used to leave the shop sometimes and I would be left on my own to deal with everything. It was stressful if there was a sudden flood of customers.
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Post by: mcmich on August 15, 2012, 08:36:42 am
Quote from: Wonder on August 15, 2012, 07:28:14 am
Don't know how you do those massive workouts Amy, I'll be going for an hour tonight and I'm feeling tired just thinking about it  ;D
Because DFD is 17yrs old and obviously very motivated.
I still haven't had my stress test yet because I need to build up my fitness first. I don't do jogging (don't like all that sweaty, huffy, puffy stuff). I do enjoy walking though and am able to keep up a brisk pace.
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Post by: Wonder on August 15, 2012, 08:47:45 am
Unfortunately I do keep forgettting how old I am and that i need to also fit in working full time and 2 kids!! although I think age can be a bit of an excuse - one of my sisters is 53 and just about to run her 5th marathon for the year, her kids are grown up and she works FIFO so has blocks of time to do nothing but train. Michele, you might find you are fitter than you give yourself credit for, I walk with a girlfriend on the weekends and we walk almost as fast as I woudl normaly jog. I am looking forward to going to the gym tonight after being sick, but maybe that's because I'm giving myself an excuse to go a little easier  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 15, 2012, 08:50:21 am
Quote from: mcmich on August 15, 2012, 08:36:42 am
Quote from: Wonder on August 15, 2012, 07:28:14 am
Don't know how you do those massive workouts Amy, I'll be going for an hour tonight and I'm feeling tired just thinking about it  ;D
Because DFD is 17yrs old and obviously very motivated.

 :D :D :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 15, 2012, 01:21:25 pm
No exercise for me today. I think I have caught Wonder and Jeninwa's cold. Taking it easy to try and get over it as quick as possible.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 15, 2012, 01:24:18 pm
Good idea Dash ;)

I just got home from work :D I'm loving my new job!!! Now I should try and study... but it has been a long day :-))
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Post by: Wonder on August 16, 2012, 12:09:14 am
Did a good work out at the gym last nightbut may have pushed it a bit too hard after the flu, feeling like I've been hit by the proverbial bus again this morning with a very bad cough and a nose that won't stop running. I really want to be better for the weekend.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 16, 2012, 12:17:15 am
Oh dear Wonder... maybe exercise wasn't such a good idea :( I hope you can shake off this feeling soon. Remember to drink lots of water ;)
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Post by: KarenH on August 16, 2012, 12:17:42 am
Today (finally!!)  after 20 months of waiting - our new kitchen is ready and the builders are handing it over to us this afternoon.  

Unfortunately I have to work late, but as soon as I get home, I am in there with broom, vacuum, dusters and mop, cleaning from top to bottom.  And then over the weekend - moving in!

Last night DH and I went round all the cupboards and drawers with post-it-notes and stuck on labels saying what would be kept in each drawer and cupboard.  It is a little forest of yellow paper leaves in there this morning  :D

At least I will have something exciting to do this weekend while the retreat is on - I so badly wanted to come to the retreat, but at least this will keep me occupied instead.
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Post by: Yvette on August 16, 2012, 12:37:01 am
That's great new Karen enjoy your new kitchen
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 16, 2012, 12:39:34 am
How exciting Karen! :D Have fun in your new kitchen ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2012, 12:46:00 am
That's great news Karen but hey, the retreat is next weekend so you still have a chance to grab the one remaining half price ticket and join us  ;D  You'll have a lot of fun moving into your kitchen this weekend then you can do what I did with one of my new kitchens, just sat there for ages looking at it. 
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Post by: obbie on August 16, 2012, 12:53:28 am
A new kitchen is exciting Karen
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Post by: KarenH on August 16, 2012, 12:56:47 am
Oh - I thought the retreat was this weekend!!   Quick and hopeful check of the diary, maybe I could come to the retreat after all  - I am on-call for work next weekend   >:(  >:(  >:(
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Post by: obbie on August 16, 2012, 01:04:33 am
Karen swap it and go have fun..
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2012, 01:07:36 am
 We nearly had you, what a pity.  Mmm, wonder if someone would be willing to swap with you.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 16, 2012, 01:45:10 am
Quote from: KarenH on August 16, 2012, 12:17:42 am
Today (finally!!)  after 20 months of waiting - our new kitchen is ready and the builders are handing it over to us this afternoon.  

Unfortunately I have to work late, but as soon as I get home, I am in there with broom, vacuum, dusters and mop, cleaning from top to bottom.  And then over the weekend - moving in!

Last night DH and I went round all the cupboards and drawers with post-it-notes and stuck on labels saying what would be kept in each drawer and cupboard.  It is a little forest of yellow paper leaves in there this morning  :D

At least I will have something exciting to do this weekend while the retreat is on - I so badly wanted to come to the retreat, but at least this will keep me occupied instead.


I can't believe you gave up a weekend with us for a new kitchen. That is a bit harsh ;D

We want pictures when it is all neat and tidy. You are gunna have a great weekend.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 16, 2012, 07:24:37 am
Great news Karen about your finished kitchen.Enjoy moving in ;) ;D
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Post by: pumpkin pie on August 16, 2012, 08:40:44 am
Today I spent the day sanding window frames, skirting's and door frames, in the spare room or what I call the 'guest bedroom,' of the new house we are  building getting ready for painting.  All done by hand.  Are there any home renovators out there that have used that electric sander that looks a bit like an iron, thought that might be a bit easier to use, and less stressful on my wrists and arms, as I have quite a few more rooms to go over the next few days.
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2012, 08:50:26 am
Today I have started packing for the retreat and have made an inventory of all the meals I've frozen for DH and his carers whilst I am away.
Hoisin chicken & pilaf rice  (2 packs)
Quiche
Drunken turkey
Tahitian chicken
Curried tuna slice - 2 packs
Potato & onion bake
Caramelised onion & mushroom tarts
Chicken sausage rolls
Potato & corn soup
Chicken & veggie soup
Tomato soup
Beef & veggie pies - 8
Sausages & gravy
Bubble & squeak - formed into patties ready to shallow fry
Assorted cakes
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 16, 2012, 08:53:04 am
Sounds like you have been busy JD.  I have thought about packing for the retreat weekend. 
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Post by: Katiej on August 16, 2012, 08:53:57 am
Wow that's a lot of food Judy, I don't think they'll get through all that whilst your away.  I'm sure DH and the carers will appreciate it.

Today I've made Tenina's chicken stock powder and golden syrup cakes.  I've spend most of the day continuing with the storage shed cleanout, happy to say it's almost done.  Just a few heavy items that I need my DH's help to move.  I need to go back to work for a rest  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2012, 09:01:05 am
It's usually the way Katie.  How did you work around the rain?
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 16, 2012, 09:02:23 am
Wow Judy, thats fantastic :)
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Post by: jeninwa on August 16, 2012, 09:24:07 am
I will probably throw some things in a bag Friday morning just before I leave.
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Post by: dede on August 16, 2012, 09:54:46 am
Quote from: pumpkin pie on August 16, 2012, 08:40:44 am
Today I spent the day sanding window frames, skirting's and door frames, in the spare room or what I call the 'guest bedroom,' of the new house we are  building getting ready for painting.  All done by hand.  Are there any home renovators out there that have used that electric sander that looks a bit like an iron, thought that might be a bit easier to use, and less stressful on my wrists and arms, as I have quite a few more rooms to go over the next few days.

They are pretty good PP, I have one similar and find them easy to use.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 16, 2012, 10:16:28 am
Quote from: judydawn on August 16, 2012, 08:50:26 am
Today I have started packing for the retreat and have made an inventory of all the meals I've frozen for DH and his carers whilst I am away.
Hoisin chicken & pilaf rice  (2 packs)
Quiche
Drunken turkey
Tahitian chicken
Curried tuna slice - 2 packs
Potato & onion bake
Caramelised onion & mushroom tarts
Chicken sausage rolls
Potato & corn soup
Chicken & veggie soup
Tomato soup
Beef & veggie pies - 8
Sausages & gravy
Bubble & squeak - formed into patties ready to shallow fry
Assorted cakes

Blimey Judy that's a good amount of food.You certainly look after your loved ones ;D
I have a bet the Sausages and gravy will be eaten first :D :D :D
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Post by: Debbiebillg on August 16, 2012, 11:15:16 am
Judy, you could go for 6 months lol
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Post by: jakodai on August 16, 2012, 11:21:31 am
I KNOW I've been MIA alot lately, but things are so hectic at the moment. But I have great news! DS had his operation today! I got a phone call from the children's hospital on Tuesday night asking if I could bring him in on Thursday morning (of course I could!) and we did. I've spent the last couple of days a bit nervous, anxious and excited. I took him into theatre, and that was hard. It was quite horrible watching him 'go out' with his eyes half open and his eyeballs rolling back a bit. I spent the next hour struggling to get the vision out of my head. He's happy now - I'm meant to be keeping him settled, but he's going nuts! Jumping around and dancing and everything. And all he's had is panadol! The surgeon said that it won't eliminate his ear infections, he'll still probably get them but just not as many - 1 or 2 a year instead of 1 or 2 a month. And of course his hearing should improve, so his speech should, too. I can't believe it's happened!!

I'll still be a bit distant for the next few days, because I have an assignment due on Sunday night that still needs a lot of work, but I just wanted to pop in and share DS's news!  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 16, 2012, 11:24:48 am
That's wonderful news jakodal ;D Trying to keep a child quiet is quite a feat ;) :D
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Post by: gertbysea on August 16, 2012, 11:30:24 am
Jakadai your life will change now and so will DS you have a new boy now. Don't worry about him mucking up. They have to say that but he will be fine and you will be too. Great operation and great results.  I am happy for you both. Well deserved. Be positive and don't think about the next infection it may not happen.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2012, 11:33:12 am
Great news jakodai, at long last you have got what you want.  Things have to improve now.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 16, 2012, 01:28:36 pm
FANTASTIC news Amanda, I'm so happy for you and DS :D :D :D

I just got home from work, I absolutely love my new job ;D So much fun!!
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2012, 01:31:46 pm
It's a bonus if you actually like a job Amy.  How many hours a night do you do?
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 16, 2012, 01:34:49 pm
Oh Judy, its fantastic :D
I'm doing 3 hour shifts at the moment, 5:30-8:30, but I might work later when I start working on the busier nights :)

I made a mistake tonight, took an order down wrong, but the boss was really nice about it. He said everyone makes mistakes and told me not to stress, and then kept giving me encouraging smiles all night :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2012, 01:42:54 pm
Listen carefully to their orders Amy, the boss may not mind but the customer may get peed off having to wait extra time for another one to be cooked.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 16, 2012, 01:49:28 pm
I do Judy, and I thought I had the order right :-[ The whole system is on the computer though, so its not as easy as writing down exactly what the customer says.

I felt really bad afterwards, almost like I was going to cry. I hate making mistakes and I know how annoying it is when you don't get what you ordered :(
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2012, 01:54:29 pm
Too true, the old pen and paper method worked well and was often quicker but we have to move with the times.
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Post by: KarenH on August 16, 2012, 01:59:12 pm
Well, as I expected, I spent the entire evening cleaning - just not what I had hoped to be cleaning. I came home from work, all excited, planning on cleaning our new kitchen.  Instead I came home to find the inside of our existing house covered in a thick layer of concrete dust.  One of the last jobs the builders had to do before opening up the connecting door between our old house and the new extension was to grind down some irregular concrete bits - which they did - they just didnt protect the doorway into the existing house.  And all the concrete dust drifted into our house and settled all over everything - all the kids toys (I have been washing bits of lego tonight), the kitchen benches, the computer desk, into the storage room we are using as a pantry and of course all over the floor ....... so there is thick but really fine concrete dust on and in everything.  I nearly cried ...... so no cleaning in the new kitchen tonight, just cleaning up builders mess  :'( :'(
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 16, 2012, 02:02:26 pm
Oh Karen, that is terrible! :o Can you make a complaint about that?
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Post by: jakodai on August 16, 2012, 02:16:09 pm
Thanks everyone - I'm relieved, and you're right Gert, hopefully the next infection won't come. Well, apart from the one he has at the moment :-S - I felt awful when they told me that he had an infection - I know I can't know these things, especially when he doesn't complain about them or show any indicator that they're bothering him, but I just felt like I should have known. They inserted the grommet anyway, but they've given me some drops for it. He hates it so that'll be fun. He's such an amazing, brave young man - I'm really lucky to have him. I took the bandaid off tonight from where they had the drip in his hand and he pointed to it and told me that he'd hurt himself - I don't think it actually hurt, but there was a little red spot and a bruise.

Karen, I'd certainly be making a complaint if I were you. They're professionals, they should know better. You pay people for a service because they know what they're doing - I'd think someone who does that kind of work should know about the dust that would cover EVERYTHING. And I imagine that breathing in concrete dust wouldn't be a good thing...

Congratulations Amy, I'm glad you're enjoying your work. Don't sweat it too much, we all make mistakes when start a new job, especially when you're using a computer system you haven't used before. And you're a smart person, you'll learn from your mistakes and it won't happen again. I'm sure the customer would have seen your remorse (is that the right word...?) at the error that you'd made, and to me that makes all the difference. An apology is one thing, but a sincere one is what counts.
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2012, 02:26:24 pm
Karen I really feel for you.  An exciting time marred by inconsiderate people who would have known full well what was happening if they hadn't done anything to prevent it.  I would have sat and cried then gone off my head I think.  Do builders really do a job for you and not clean the said job before leaving the site.  When you said you were going to clean the new kitchen in an earlier posting, I just thought that was a bit odd and that they should have done that themselves.  I do hope you can get what you want done over the weekend and start to enjoy your new addition and this lovely kitchen you have been so patiently waiting for for so long. 
I was speaking to Amanda the other day and she said to tell you she can't wait to see it.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 16, 2012, 03:40:36 pm
they are extremely inconsiderate (and idiots) cos they knew what was going to happen. Do not smile at them when you see them next and give them the rough shoulder, they should get the hint.

On the other hand, JD and everyone else I will not be attending the Friends Weekend cos i will be JD's. Probably a little last minute but I just couldn't knock back all the food that is pre-prepared ha ha. Whats a girl to do  ??? LOL
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Post by: dede on August 16, 2012, 09:32:32 pm
Yesterday I had my nephew for the day again, poor little thing loves his dede so much that he didn't want to go home with his parents, they put him in the car and he cried all the way home and saying he wants dede cuddles :(
It is cute though :)
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Post by: KarenH on August 17, 2012, 12:40:51 am
Thank you all for your kind words of support.  Last night I honestly didnt know whether to cry, or to smash something.  I chose to cry, because that would take less cleaning up afterwards  :D :D

Today and I cleaning again - but this time in the new building!  But as I clean, and see how dirty things are and how some things just havent been finished off well, I am getting angry too.  So very soon I will be on the phone to the builders too.  Grumpy  >:( >:(
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Post by: judydawn on August 17, 2012, 12:59:38 am
Go get them Karen, it is time to blow your stack. :-* :-*
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Post by: astarra on August 17, 2012, 01:00:13 am
Wait til you are properally grumpy then ring Karen - you are likely to get better results... ;) ;D

Jakodai - glad to hear your DS has finally had his op - I'm sure you will be incredibly surprised just how much difference it does make! - And in a positive way!  :D

Dede, that is so cute of your nephew! How's his mum doing?  :)
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Post by: dede on August 17, 2012, 01:04:02 am
Yep I would ring them and complain, even if all you get is an apologies at least they may take better care at the next place they go to
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Post by: dede on August 17, 2012, 01:04:53 am
Right I better get off this forum, I have loads of work to catch up on.
:)

Bye for now.
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Post by: Katiej on August 17, 2012, 01:06:46 am
Oh Karen that's awful and so unnecessary. I'd be on the phone now making a complaint and asking for compensation. They need to be accountable for their actions.

Big hug xx
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Post by: obbie on August 17, 2012, 01:09:49 am
Karen, I would ring the builders, then send them a bill for X hours of cleaning at $50 per hour..

Jakodai great news about you Son, hope all goes well.
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Post by: ElleG on August 17, 2012, 04:54:30 am
Jacodai, that's good news for your son. So hard when your little ones are sick all the time.

Amy, we can all make mistakes, don't be too hard on yourself.

JD, what an impressive lot of food you have left  ;D

Karen, I would definately be speaking to the builder. Did you take lots of photos? No way, would any builder do that in his own house..

Dede, love that story about your little nephew  ;D. I saw my great nephew yesterday on Skype. I look enough like his grandmother (my twin) for him to think I look pretty good. He put out his arms for me to pick him up  ;D

I am supposed to be sorting out our tax... Have cooked soup, lasagne, ordered some scrubbies, talked in the phone, not much tax done yet!
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Post by: obbie on August 17, 2012, 05:10:16 am
I am at work, looking forward to going home to cook...
watching traffic.... :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 17, 2012, 09:44:24 am
Busy day for me today. 3 hours at PT, then college (I finished a whole unit. Hooray!) and now I'm off to work... eek!

I will report back in a few hours. Have a nice evening everyone :-*
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Post by: mcmich on August 17, 2012, 09:46:09 am
Have a good night at work DFD  :) :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on August 17, 2012, 11:52:43 am
Quote from: KarenH on August 16, 2012, 01:59:12 pm
Well, as I expected, I spent the entire evening cleaning - just not what I had hoped to be cleaning. I came home from work, all excited, planning on cleaning our new kitchen.  Instead I came home to find the inside of our existing house covered in a thick layer of concrete dust.
 

Karen, I would be so mad too, it is so frustrating when tradespeople cut corners.  We recently had new wooden flooring, there was a big smudge in it so we called them back to re sand and polish, he sanded Without vacuuming first and then put polish on.  When it was dry i noticed that all the dust and bits that were on the floor before he started were then permanently varnished into the floor.  He had  to come back and do it a third time!!!

Amy, so glad you are enjoying your job.

jD you certainly have catered well for you DH and carers, you deserve your time away,

I am looking forward to hearing all about retreat from you lucky ladies who are going.


I have just finished week 2 of new job, going ok.  Few more days until DH and two of DDs Go to England for three weeks. I wish I was going now.....bit of a long story why I am not.  But can't feel sorry for myself, I havnt got plane ticket or time  off work so I will just have to get on with it!!!
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Post by: judydawn on August 17, 2012, 12:28:58 pm
Throw yourself into your job GHM, go out with your friends, pamper yourself with a massage or facial, fill the freezer and before you know it, they will be back home.  Hindsight is always too late isn't it?  We are here for you if you need to talk to someone whilst they are away  ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 17, 2012, 01:12:30 pm
Quote from: mcmich on August 17, 2012, 09:46:09 am
Have a good night at work DFD  :) :)

Thanks DFM, I absolutely did ;D

Thanks GHM too :) What a shame you can't go with your family to England... but Judy is right, we are all here for you :-*
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Post by: Halex on August 18, 2012, 02:17:54 am
War at the gym, dh & I both like the same bike. He beat me too it today. Oh ho revenge is sweet :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 18, 2012, 03:45:16 am
LOL Hally, you get him ;D
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Post by: obbie on August 18, 2012, 04:28:58 am
Hally, revenge  is sweet. :)

GHM we will keep you busy while your family are away..

I caught up with 2 girlfriends this morning, have a ring in kid for the weekend.
A BBQ with friends tonight here, that I haven't  seen for about 2 years.

Happy me. :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 18, 2012, 05:35:09 am
Just had a lovely long walk on the beach with dogs. Another beautiful day here in Perth. Cooking this afternoon. Hopefully have enough time to make all.
Sate Chicken
Nasi Goreng
Spicy pumpkin,sweet potato and carrot soup,
2 Strawberry Tarts,
Coconut Lime Semi Freddo
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 18, 2012, 05:48:29 am
BBQ with friends, that sounds good Robyn :)

Its lovely weather down here in Albany too MF, I'm going for a bike ride later ;D

We did the usual grocery shopping this morning, then checked out the Red Cross Op Shop since I don't have many clothes or much money. I got about 15 things for $50 ;D Also noticed a flyer advertising a fundraising bake sale, so left my number for the organiser to call since she was out on lunch break. I'm always looking for reasons to cook ;) ;)
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Post by: obbie on August 18, 2012, 05:50:38 am
Amy that was a bargain for clothes..
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Post by: dede on August 18, 2012, 05:54:17 am
Lawns all mowed, did some weeding, washed all DS clothes from being away a week (he wears more clothes than a girl) :D
Then dealt with a 12 year old girl who got hit in the head with a metal object and was bleeding lots, after a search through her hair and a bit of a clean up finally found a small cut (no stitches needed) its amazing how much a cut on the head can bleed. :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 18, 2012, 05:57:19 am
Quote from: obbie on August 18, 2012, 05:50:38 am
Amy that was a bargain for clothes..

Absolutely Robyn, I'm so excited :D

Quote from: dede on August 18, 2012, 05:54:17 am
Then dealt with a 12 year old girl who got hit in the head with a metal object and was bleeding lots, after a search through her hair and a bit of a clean up finally found a small cut (no stitches needed) its amazing how much a cut on the head can bleed. :D

Sounds like it would hurt though Mandi :( Was it one of your kids?
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Post by: dede on August 18, 2012, 06:01:15 am
Poor thing has a splitting head ache, and no she's not mine but my DDs friend and next door neighbor. Her mum wasn't home at the time so they all turned up here.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 18, 2012, 06:04:41 am
Not surprised she has a headache. Do you know what actually happened?
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Post by: dede on August 18, 2012, 06:11:14 am
Yep one of the kids threw a metal think from the train line up in the air and it come down on top of her head. Ouchy. :(
Took me ages to try and find where the bleeding was coming from as the blood had started to dry and he hair was all stuck together. Her mum come and picked her up and rang the medical help line to see what to do. But only a small cut, she just has to be carful for a few hours and watch her.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 18, 2012, 06:14:52 am
Poor girl. Hopefully they won't be throwing metal things around for a while....
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Post by: Emme on August 18, 2012, 06:47:47 am

You did very well with the clothes shopping Amy.  Well done!

Dede, you have had a busy and somewhat traumatic day, hope things are a little calmer for you now.

Obbie, enjoy your barbecue and time with your friends, hope the weather is fine.


Marie
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Post by: Halex on August 18, 2012, 07:37:46 am
Dede thats not nice.

Well dh digging in manure mix for veggies, knew I would get him back. Out to help soon, but it is taking me sooo long to put marinated chicken pieces on sticks for our family bbq.

Its lovely out in the sun, we came home & had a cuppa & a sandwich sitting out. Strong enough to wear suscreen today if your out for a while.

Sms from my friend, loved trudys impoosible pie & is having chicken tika masrla from the indian book tonight :)

 :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 18, 2012, 07:51:15 am
Raked up leaves and cleaned up the back veranda this morning. I will tackle some rose pruning this afternoon.

No exercise for me today. Still have a head cold.
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Post by: mcmich on August 18, 2012, 07:58:39 am
Another day at work. Was bumped to the paediatric ward today. It certainly went fast.
I admire the nurses who work there full time.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 18, 2012, 08:32:58 am
Quote from: mcmich on August 18, 2012, 07:58:39 am
Another day at work. Was bumped to the paediatric ward today. It certainly went fast.
I admire the nurses who work there full time.

My worst nightmare . I only got called to that ward when they had  a difficult or exceptionally stupid  mother. They called me the MEAN SISTER . One such mother was an airhead who had taken her three week old baby sun baking on the beach . It had third degree burns. MEAN  SISTER had to debride those burns . Usually  they sent the mother for coffee but I used to make her hold the baby. It was horrendous but the wounds were kept clean and the airhead might have learned a lesson. 17 year old bimbos should not be having babies.

Gert
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Post by: astarra on August 18, 2012, 08:36:01 am
That poor little baby Gert... :'(  That story is so sad.  :'(
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Post by: dede on August 18, 2012, 08:53:17 am
oh my Gert, that sounds terrible, I remember when my DS was little (born in summer)
and i visited some friends, we sat outside under a big tree, but he still got slightly burnt . I felt so bad, and that was only mild.
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Post by: obbie on August 18, 2012, 08:54:25 am
ooh  Gert, we need more of you up here in the heat...
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 18, 2012, 09:00:12 am
That sounds like child abuse to me >:(
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Post by: gertbysea on August 18, 2012, 09:10:04 am
Quote from: astarra on August 18, 2012, 08:36:01 am
That poor little baby Gert... :'(  That story is so sad.  :'(

It  was terrible for me to have to actually rub that three week old baby's arms raw  so that it would minimise the scars while  the mother screamed at me for hurting her baby.  I wanted to shove her head into the bowl of lux flakes until the bubbles came out her nose. Complete barrier nursing and the stupid Bimbo used to dash out for a cigarette  without  following the rules putting her child in worse danger of infection.

Was funny though  because some nurses could not do it so they rang matron and matron called me . When the staff saw me coming they disappeared but they made sure the mother was caught unawares and so she was more or less locked in the room with me and there was no one else to hold her baby but her as it should be.
Gert
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Post by: Katiej on August 18, 2012, 09:14:31 am
That sounds awful Gert.  You are correct, some people have no right having children.

This morning my DH and I picked up the last few items we are removing from our offsite storage shed and this afternoon we dropped a few things around to Mum's, including a clothes dryer.

My DH plugged in the clothes dryer at Mum's to make sure it was OK and discovered a load of clothes still in the dryer.  Embarrassing enough in itself, but the clothes belonged to my ex (along with a couple of pairs of god knows who's women's undies  ;D).  Mum and DH thought it was hilarious!

Typical of my ex though to not even take his clothes out of the dryer, lazy bugger!
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Post by: gertbysea on August 18, 2012, 09:16:46 am
Quote from: Katiej on August 18, 2012, 09:14:31 am
That sounds awful Gert.  You are correct, some people have no right having children.

This morning my DH and I picked up the last few items we are removing from our offsite storage shed and this afternoon we dropped a few things around to Mum's, including a clothes dryer.

My DH plugged in the clothes dryer at Mum's to make sure it was OK and discovered a load of clothes still in the dryer.  Embarrassing enough in itself, but the clothes belonged to my ex (along with a couple of pairs of god knows who's women's undies  ;D).  Mum and DH thought it was hilarious!

Typical of my ex though to not even take his clothes out of the dryer, lazy bugger!


OMG I nearly spit my wine out. That made me laugh out loud . Too funny. Are you going to send them back?  Hilarious . You really should mail them back.

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 18, 2012, 09:37:56 am
Quote from: Katiej on August 18, 2012, 09:14:31 am
This morning my DH and I picked up the last few items we are removing from our offsite storage shed and this afternoon we dropped a few things around to Mum's, including a clothes dryer.

My DH plugged in the clothes dryer at Mum's to make sure it was OK and discovered a load of clothes still in the dryer.  Embarrassing enough in itself, but the clothes belonged to my ex (along with a couple of pairs of god knows who's women's undies  ;D).  Mum and DH thought it was hilarious!

Typical of my ex though to not even take his clothes out of the dryer, lazy bugger!

ROFL ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 18, 2012, 10:59:35 am
Quote from: Katiej on August 18, 2012, 09:14:31 am
That sounds awful Gert.  You are correct, some people have no right having children.

This morning my DH and I picked up the last few items we are removing from our offsite storage shed and this afternoon we dropped a few things around to Mum's, including a clothes dryer.

My DH plugged in the clothes dryer at Mum's to make sure it was OK and discovered a load of clothes still in the dryer.  Embarrassing enough in itself, but the clothes belonged to my ex (along with a couple of pairs of god knows who's women's undies  ;D).  Mum and DH thought it was hilarious!

Typical of my ex though to not even take his clothes out of the dryer, lazy bugger!
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Katiej on August 18, 2012, 11:02:30 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 18, 2012, 09:16:46 am

OMG I nearly spit my wine out. That made me laugh out loud . Too funny. Are you going to send them back?  Hilarious . You really should mail them back.

Gert

Lol!  I put them in the bin at Mums.  That's what I should have done though.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 18, 2012, 08:15:28 pm
It's been hot here today 29c,well hot by UK standards :D I walked the dog early this morning and this afternoon cut short our afternoon walk to 40 minutes.Took a jar of Tikka Paste (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5295.0) around to our neighbour.We had a cuppa together whilst we caught up with each others news, then walked around her garden. ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 19, 2012, 06:50:20 am
Mowed, whippersnipped, pruned and a trip to the tip.

Now it is time to do some more cooking, ironing of my shirts for the week, bill paying and packing for this week/weekend.

I have to travel to Perth for work tomorrow night and then go straight to the retreat weekend.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 19, 2012, 07:04:54 am
Ironing and paying bills... two of my least favourite things Dash :-)) ;D

I went for a swim this morning, cooked pasta fagiolo for lunch, sent off another assignment (YAY) and now I'm planning what I will bake for the Red Cross fundraiser on the 30th ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on August 19, 2012, 07:36:31 am
Oh Katie. What a silly person he must have been.
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Post by: obbie on August 19, 2012, 07:40:55 am
Katie I would have sent them back...
Ironing done, DH planted 22 new roses for me..
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 19, 2012, 07:42:09 am
22 roses Robyn!?! :o :o :o
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Post by: obbie on August 19, 2012, 07:43:47 am
Our Rose garden is huge Amy. well its a long wide bed of roses, then another triangle big bed of roses. Every July / August we get more and add to it..
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Post by: dede on August 19, 2012, 07:45:41 am
I'm on the exercise bike at the moment and worked out a way to attach my iPad so I can check out the forum while burning some calories :D
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Post by: snappy on August 19, 2012, 08:00:35 am
Way to multitask dede!

I've been for a run this morning, done lots of cooking, done the groceries and caught up on the washing.  Doesnt't sound very exciting does it?  :(
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 19, 2012, 08:00:56 am
Oh God I'm jealous Mandi ;D

And Robyn, my mum is jealous of your rose garden :-))
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on August 19, 2012, 08:06:54 am
went to markets to get fruit and veg, stall that sells bulk grains etc. Got buckwheat and rapadura and the bargain was rock salt! A big bag cost me 50c can't believe I never thought to buy it this way before. I have been buying the bags from supermarket and get through a lot as I also put it in the dishwasher.
also got DD who is apprentice hairdresser to give me a special blow dry, still have to do all the vaccumimg and it's gone 3 pm, better get a move on!
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Post by: Nikkit on August 19, 2012, 10:39:03 am
Slept in till 7am - bliss!
Went and watched my friend do her first reining comp and she did so well. Really happy for her. Made me get my horse - Pip -  out of the paddock, dust off the saddle and get a leg over.  ;D Got Miss 15 out in the paddock pretending to be a cow and Pip was awesome, he remebered what to do and worked my fresh 'cow' so well!  :o. His couple of months off have done him the world of good!
Then I pruned a couple of roses and made out I was busy for the afternoon.
A good Sunday!
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Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2012, 12:54:27 pm
Katie, that was so funny - I can fully understand everyone cracking up.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 20, 2012, 11:16:45 am
Today I had my PT session, went vegie shopping, had my poor legs massaged, and am now frantically adding the final touches to my retreat goodie bag gift ;) ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 20, 2012, 07:23:27 pm
Normal Monday for me,dog walking, Pilates,grocery shopping and cooking.
It's been exceptionally beautiful weather here and I'm enjoying every minute of it ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 20, 2012, 11:40:40 pm
Sounds lovely CC :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 20, 2012, 11:55:02 pm
Glad you enjoying some nice weather CC  :) it's raining here in Perth WA at the moment  so no beach walk with dogs imminent  :'(
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 20, 2012, 11:55:58 pm
Thats a shame MF :( I used to love taking our dogs down to the beach...
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 21, 2012, 12:23:01 am
I usually take them every morning and then to the park in the afternoon as I hate being on the beach when the sea breeze comes in. Hasn't been windy recently but usually worse in summer. Looks like rain has stopped now fingers crossed it stays away  :)
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Post by: mcmich on August 21, 2012, 01:15:45 am
Putting the finishing touches on my goodie bag gift today. Getting my port dusted off and aired out, ready to pack tomorrow.

I'm very excited.

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Post by: deedub on August 21, 2012, 01:51:08 am
Right now I'm a long way from home, sitting in a cafe in frankston while my car gets serviced. Hopefully I'll still get time to buy some groceries before school pickup. No time for cooking though! May as well check out the shopping centre here, got a couple of hours to kill.
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Post by: jakodai on August 21, 2012, 02:20:27 am
The shopping centre in Frankston is huge! That should keep you occupied for a while.
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Post by: obbie on August 21, 2012, 02:32:43 am
doing quotes at work still. ;)
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Post by: judydawn on August 21, 2012, 02:37:47 am
Changing beds, washing, more packing, more lists LOL - so much to do before you can go off for respite  ;D

2 hours is easily killed in a shopping centre deedub - I love my 6 monthly services as I get to check out Harvey Norman, Bunnings and now Spotlight is nearby too.  I only just do the rounds in 2 hours and try to get back to the customer lounge for a nice cup of coffee and biscuit.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 21, 2012, 06:51:29 am
It is pouring here today. I am south of the river and MF is north I think. It's very windy too. I hope Chookie's plane flies safely. I've been pottering. I made some granules lei for the retreat.  Cleaned the house, but it will be messy again by the weekend. Made some choc chip slice from the forum and a little bit of washing. I had hoped to go up to Dan Murphy's but that will have to be tomorrow.
I want to get some icecream made to leave for DD, perhaps tomorrow.
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Post by: judydawn on August 21, 2012, 06:54:23 am
Won't it be nice to relax from Friday on Cookie?
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Post by: cookie1 on August 21, 2012, 06:59:28 am
It sure will. Just sitting round talking, not having to worry about getting lunch or dinner . Then sitting round with friends doing some more chatting.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 21, 2012, 09:38:53 am
Hope this weather clears up by Friday for you guys as its pouring here still and very windy. Ocean choppy and sky very dark up here, yes I am north Cookie. Let it rain until then. We are off to Phuket tomorrow and raining there too :(
Oh well at least we will all be relaxing no matter what the weather brings.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 21, 2012, 09:48:03 am
I will be stressing out if I can't get some exercise in :o :'(

I need exercise....
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Post by: mcmich on August 21, 2012, 10:01:34 am
You can take your DFM for a walk Ames. We can take an umbrella. I don't do running, although can walk at quite a brisk pace.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 21, 2012, 10:02:10 am
That sounds like fun DFM :D :D :D
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Post by: gertbysea on August 21, 2012, 10:03:28 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on August 21, 2012, 09:38:53 am
Hope this weather clears up by Friday for you guys as its pouring here still and very windy. Ocean choppy and sky very dark up here, yes I am north Cookie. Let it rain until then. We are off to Phuket tomorrow and raining there too :(
Oh well at least we will all be relaxing no matter what the weather brings.

Well it is the wet season in Thailand but you will have lots of sunshine so not to worry. I envy you the food . Have a great time.

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on August 21, 2012, 10:05:05 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on August 21, 2012, 09:48:03 am
I will be stressing out if I can't get some exercise in :o :'(

I need exercise....

Are you going to be an exercise Diva Amy?

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 21, 2012, 10:07:43 am
Um... depends what is implied by the word "diva" :-))
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Post by: mcmich on August 21, 2012, 10:25:23 am
You can have a geri weekend Amy. Taking me for a walk. I'm sure you and DD will manage to get a run in.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 21, 2012, 10:30:01 am
Lol DFM, I might need a geri weekend if my hip doesn't stop playing up :-\

Oh wow, saying that made me feel old :-))

I'm so excited to meet you DFM, I can't believe its only 3 more sleeps!!! :D
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Post by: mcmich on August 21, 2012, 10:35:25 am
I can't wait to meet you either Amy. This is going to be one fun weekend. I'm so glad we are in the same house.
Only 2 sleeps for me until I'm on the plane.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 21, 2012, 11:08:01 am
I nearly jumped out of my chair with excitement when I saw CP had put us in the same house :D :D :D

Oooh, I don't envy you of the plane DFM... :-))
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Post by: mcmich on August 21, 2012, 11:12:39 am
It's a bit of a long flight, although looking forward to meeting everyone.
I've got my TED stockings, so no DVT's for me.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 21, 2012, 11:17:55 am
Quote from: mcmich on August 21, 2012, 11:12:39 am
It's a bit of a long flight, although looking forward to meeting everyone.
I've got my TED stockings, so no DVT's for me.

What time do you have to get up?

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on August 21, 2012, 11:23:16 am
I'm leaving at 0330hrs. That's Ok though I'm a morning person, although this seems middle of the night.
I'm young (ish) will survive.  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 21, 2012, 11:25:47 am
Quote from: mcmich on August 21, 2012, 11:12:39 am
Quote from: mcmich on August 21, 2012, 11:23:16 am
I'm leaving at 0330hrs. That's Ok though I'm a morning person, although this seems middle of the night.
I'm young (ish) will survive.  :D

I hope you're not going to be too tired DFM, that is very early :o
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Post by: gertbysea on August 21, 2012, 11:29:53 am
I think my flight leaves  about 0530 so I can sleep in until 0430 as I am only 12 minutes from the airport. Very  tight connection in Brisbane so hope it works.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on August 21, 2012, 11:33:11 am
Fingers crossed for you Gert.
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Post by: Wonder on August 21, 2012, 11:35:29 am
Good luck to you all with early flights and tight connections.
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Post by: judydawn on August 21, 2012, 11:36:12 am
My flight beats both yours, leaves at the respectable hour of 1.45pm - glad you were talking times girls, I thought it left at 1.15 so glad I checked :-))  I am not an early morning person at all.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 21, 2012, 11:37:57 am
No matter there is a later flight from BNE but I want the seat I booked.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on August 21, 2012, 11:43:47 am
I'm more concerned (not overly) about my flight home. Leaves at 1600hrs Perth time.
If I don't make it will get the flight home.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 21, 2012, 11:47:12 am
If you don't make it we could hang out for longer DFM :D
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Post by: mcmich on August 21, 2012, 11:48:19 am
That would be so good Amy. You could show me your favourite haunts.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 21, 2012, 12:02:53 pm
I am sure we can sort it travel arrangements with  those having to get back early and those having a more leisurely  drive back. My flight does not leave until midnight so makes no difference to me . I can hang out in the lounge and read .

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on August 21, 2012, 12:10:04 pm
That's a late flight Gretchen, what time do you get home to Cairns then?
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 21, 2012, 12:10:59 pm
I managed to get in a run this morning before the rain got heavy.  I then spent the day in a training session that bored me to tears. The plus was that we were in the function centre at Tompkins park on the swan river in Applecross. I was able to watch the weather rolling across the river.
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Post by: mcmich on August 21, 2012, 12:11:18 pm
Well if I miss my flight no big deal. I get to hang out with DFD. What a privilege.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 21, 2012, 12:12:24 pm
 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 21, 2012, 12:15:12 pm
Get to the lounge early on the way home Gert as Perth domestic Qantas Club is normally packed out with fly in fly out guys working in the mines. Trust me on this 😃 they  are actually building a new area solely for this purpose and not before time as sometimes difficult to find a quiet spot to sit when travelling alone.




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Post by: mcmich on August 21, 2012, 12:19:37 pm
I'm hoping I miss my flight now. I can hang out with Amy (DFD).
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Post by: jeninwa on August 21, 2012, 12:21:15 pm
We can arrange that for you mcmich
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Post by: gertbysea on August 21, 2012, 12:23:44 pm
Thanks or that MF I am sure I will be very very early .  I dont get home until Monday morning  about 0900.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on August 21, 2012, 12:24:02 pm
Thanx jen
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 21, 2012, 12:25:30 pm
Thanks from me too Jen!! :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 21, 2012, 12:28:44 pm
You are welcome Gert
Have a great weekend. Wish I could have joined you all.  :)


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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 21, 2012, 02:44:36 pm
 : :( my DS just took my dog Charlie and my Thermie away!!! He wants to experiment while we are on holiday😞DD2 is having my other dog but didn't know I was losing Thermie.😥




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Post by: gertbysea on August 21, 2012, 02:53:51 pm
Oh o.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 21, 2012, 03:06:37 pm
On the bright side maybe they will want one after using mine for ten days ;) I just hope they look after it well. :o He is a good cook .
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 21, 2012, 11:55:02 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on August 21, 2012, 02:44:36 pm
: :( my DS just took my dog Charlie and my Thermie away!!! He wants to experiment while we are on holidayDD2 is having my other dog but didn't know I was losing Thermie.

 :o :o :o
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Post by: obbie on August 22, 2012, 02:09:39 am
I wouldn't give my thermie to anyone else.... :)
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Post by: deedub on August 23, 2012, 04:13:54 am
Working from home - went to the dentist in my lunch break. Now I can't eat anything until 3pm because my mouth has been numbed (had a filling). Not happy  :(
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Post by: obbie on August 23, 2012, 04:18:21 am
OOh, ouch

Hope you are feeling better soon Deedub.
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Post by: Halex on August 23, 2012, 04:40:24 am
I lent my TM to 2 friends, they both bought one :)

Just thinking about packing, hate packing.

 :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 23, 2012, 04:58:32 am
should be going into Margaret River to pick up linen, and putting all the food in the house fridges but can't believe I have a problem with computer and am not able to receive emails. Its important to keep my business flowing smoothly whilst here and so I have to hang around whilst IT people try and work out why its not working. Its got them baffled and me frustrated. (why does this have to happen now???)
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Post by: obbie on August 23, 2012, 05:02:43 am
CP can't the It guy do remote fix the computer for you.  ( mine does)
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Post by: Halex on August 23, 2012, 09:21:28 am
Well not good news for my friend either.

The cancer in breast was 5 cms and also had cancer in one of her lymph nodes so will have to have chemo followed by radiotherapy.

I know nothing about this.

Can anyone tell me how long all this takes etc. weeks, months I have no idea.

Looks like I will be cooking for a while.

H
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Post by: snappy on August 23, 2012, 09:25:35 am
Oh H so sorry to hear that.

 I can't offer any information on the chemo but I am sure it is going to be a tough few months for your friend and her family.  She is lucky to have such a caring friend.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 23, 2012, 09:36:00 am
Very sad Hally :( 
I don't know either as every case is different. Going to be a tough time ahead. She is lucky to have a great friend in you.
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Post by: Emme on August 23, 2012, 09:39:35 am
So sorry  :(  to hear about your friend Hally.  I am afraid I cannot help with how long the treatment takes, hopefully someone will be able to help you with that.  You are a good friend.
Take care

Marie
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Post by: Rara1 on August 23, 2012, 09:55:42 am
So sorry to hear Haley.
Positive thoughts going your way xxx

Today I went to a sour dough cooking class.
It was fantastic.
I tasted so many different breads, pizza dough and ciabata's.
Also got to take home a started as well as three breads that we mixed and kneaded in our thermomixers.
Cant wait to bake them tomorrow in my new bread tin.
I bought her two books that she signed  ;D

Rara x
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Post by: jeninwa on August 23, 2012, 10:09:47 am
So sorry to hear about your friend Hally, from memory my B mum had chemo in rounds of 2 to 3 weeks she had a few rounds and radiation was for about 6 weeks but I guess everyone's time is different. 
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Post by: Halex on August 23, 2012, 10:25:22 am
Jen, do you know how many months it took.

H :)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 23, 2012, 12:14:16 pm
Rara was a class by Yoke that you went to?


Hally chemo is tailored exactly to the person receiving it.
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Post by: jeninwa on August 23, 2012, 01:45:35 pm
Hally as cookie said its tailored to the person. My BM case is a lot different to most peoples.
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Post by: Rara1 on August 23, 2012, 02:31:32 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on August 23, 2012, 12:14:16 pm
Rara was a class by Yoke that you went to?


Yes cookie.
She was great!!
Hoping she will have a bagel/croissant/doughnut class

Have you been to one of her classes?

Rara x
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Post by: dede on August 23, 2012, 09:11:20 pm
Yesterday had my solar panels installed, I'm so glad they are finally there. The rain held off all day till last night when we had a thunder storm.
Our Hot water cylinder decided to stop working and cost me $250 to have repaired. :(
DH came home with twin lambs as their mother died. :(
Had my nephew for the day who was not well and pretty grumpy most of the day. :(
My poor mum found out she has 4 crushed vertebra in her back and is in terrible pain :(
And poor Judy with her scare with Geoff :(
Not the best of days yesterday (except the solar being installed) hope today is better.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 23, 2012, 09:35:14 pm
Quote from: dede on August 23, 2012, 09:11:20 pm
Yesterday had my solar panels installed, I'm so glad they are finally there. The rain held off all day till last night when we had a thunder storm.
Our Hot water cylinder decided to stop working and cost me $250 to have repaired. :(
DH came home with twin lambs as their mother died. :(
Had my nephew for the day who was not well and pretty grumpy most of the day. :(
My poor mum found out she has 4 crushed vertebra in her back and is in terrible pain :(
And poor Judy with her scare with Geoff :(
Not the best of days yesterday (except the solar being installed) hope today is better.
Sorry to her about your Mum Dede.Back pain is not nice at all!!
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Post by: obbie on August 24, 2012, 03:47:06 am
Lets hope today is a better day for everyone :)
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Post by: Yvette on August 24, 2012, 04:15:04 am
So sorry about your friend Hally hopefully the treatment will work sorry don't know about how long etc
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Post by: dede on August 24, 2012, 06:37:31 am
Well today my Sister reached 30 weeks and 5 days (same stage she had her DS) I'm pretty sure she's going to beat her record for pregnancy length :)
So that's great news :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 24, 2012, 06:40:29 am
That is great news Mandi, is she home on bed rest still?

Today Lily and I went shopping to get my dads birthday present, we had some morning tea and then came home she had a sleep and I did the housework
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Post by: dede on August 24, 2012, 06:44:07 am
Yes she is Suzanne, I have her DS 5 days a week, either all day or part of the day when he goes to child care. All looking better than expected so far.
Doctors won't let her go full term but will leave her until 38 weeks if she makes it that far. She has gestational diabetes and because of complication with full term babies they will deliver the baby early. But 38 weeks would be absolutely wonderful :)
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Post by: Wonder on August 24, 2012, 07:18:25 am
That is fantastic news Dede, here's hoping for at least another few weeks.
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Post by: obbie on August 24, 2012, 07:19:21 am
Great news Dede.
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Post by: Emme on August 24, 2012, 07:24:01 am

That is good news for your sister Dede, hoping all goes well for the next few weeks.
Hope your Mum is feeling a little better.


Marie
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on August 24, 2012, 09:04:59 am
Just dropped off DH and DD 1 & DD2 to airport as they are off to England. Putting my feet off and not even thinking about what I will cook tonight as they no here I am happy with just toast!
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Post by: snappy on August 24, 2012, 09:27:35 am
I love nights with no one to cook for greyhound mum.  I would only get a night like this maybe every 2 years!!!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 24, 2012, 09:32:59 am
Quote from: dede on August 24, 2012, 06:37:31 am
Well today my Sister reached 30 weeks and 5 days (same stage she had her DS) I'm pretty sure she's going to beat her record for pregnancy length :)
So that's great news :D
So glad you posted this news Mandi as I was going to ask you how she was going.This is lovely news,my fingers are crossed that she hits the target of 38 weeks  :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 24, 2012, 01:24:55 pm
You sister is going well Mandi, that's great news and fingers crossed for a few more weeks too.  Your life must be very full at the moment with what you have on your plate.
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Post by: dede on August 24, 2012, 01:31:25 pm
It is a bit busy Judy at the moment, But well worth it in the end. Just wish I could help my poor mum more at the moment. I was talking to her tonight and she sounds awful. :(
I hope the specialist can do something to help.
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Post by: judydawn on August 24, 2012, 01:38:14 pm
Poor Mum, let's hope they can Mandi - when is she seeing him?
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Post by: djinni373 on August 24, 2012, 03:03:10 pm
Gosh Dede you do have a lot going on ATM. And your life is usually so quiet too :D. Hope your Mum gets some relief soon. That kind of pain is excruciating.

Quote from: Greyhoundmum on August 24, 2012, 09:04:59 am
Putting my feet off and not even thinking about what I will cook tonight as they no here
Ooohhh Greyhoundmum what fun. Nights like that are absolute gold.

Today I have been in the garden. Rocket pesto pizza with green salad for dinner tonight I think  ;D

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Post by: dede on August 24, 2012, 10:21:03 pm
Quote from: judydawn on August 24, 2012, 01:38:14 pm
Poor Mum, let's hope they can Mandi - when is she seeing him?

Not till next month Judy, apparently the specialist sees patients in Victoria and Tassie and won't be in Tassie till September.
She really needs to see him now but there is nothing we can do about it :(
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Post by: judydawn on August 25, 2012, 04:01:04 am
Specialist waiting time is usually quite a while no matter where you are - unless they can fit you in because of a cancellation.

Geoff had his 6 monthly appointment with his neurologist for Friday 24th August but I cancelled it because I was going to be away - as it turned out, he did get to see his specialist on that day anyway but under completely different circumstances than usual.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 26, 2012, 12:01:56 pm
Best wishes for your sister and mum Mandi :-*

Quote from: judydawn on August 25, 2012, 04:01:04 am
Geoff had his 6 monthly appointment with his neurologist for Friday 24th August but I cancelled it because I was going to be away - as it turned out, he did get to see his specialist on that day anyway but under completely different circumstances than usual.

We've been thinking of you Judy, I hope all is going as well as it could be :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on August 26, 2012, 02:07:04 pm
Quote from: Rara1 on August 23, 2012, 02:31:32 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on August 23, 2012, 12:14:16 pm
Rara was a class by Yoke that you went to?


Yes cookie.
She was great!!
Hoping she will have a bagel/croissant/doughnut class

Have you been to one of her classes?

Yes, I have done about 5 or 6 of her classes. Loved everyone of them. I would like to do the TMX ones but I always seem to be out of town.

Rara x
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Post by: Halex on August 27, 2012, 01:20:26 am
Started early....

Washing, cleaning etc

I cannt  believe nothing  was done over the w/e.

Asked dh, well I had to look after ds & cook sundays dinner.  Mmmm fri & sats already done, just had to be heated.

Washing basket empty on fri morning, overflowing today ???

So today is just chores >:(

Anyone else come back to chaos ???

H :)
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Post by: gertbysea on August 27, 2012, 03:34:12 am
All good here but fridge needs filling as I left it pretty empty.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on August 27, 2012, 04:05:30 am
Hally the washing basket is always full here, even with washing every day.
My kids had about 6-7 outfits on each yesterday... :)
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Post by: Halex on August 27, 2012, 04:10:23 am
Nice to meet you Gert.

Glad your home safe & sound.

Obbie, yes what do they do ???

H :)
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Post by: gertbysea on August 27, 2012, 04:41:24 am
It was nice to meet you too you clever lady.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on August 27, 2012, 04:51:14 am
Hally, they were in and out of the pool, on motor bikes, so clothes everywhere. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 27, 2012, 04:51:29 am
My DH is usually very good. BUT he is building this tiny caravan and neglecting everything. DD came home to parcels left on the step on Friday. She did the washing etc thank goodness.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 27, 2012, 05:01:30 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/79d74a82-f07c-5041.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/79d74a82-f0ac-87ca.jpg)
This is what my DH has been busy doing. It is about 5 foot or about I think about 170cm high.  You can't stand up in it, it is purely for sleeping. It's a copy of very old tear drop caravans. We eventually hope to tow it behind the old cars.
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Post by: Debbiebillg on August 27, 2012, 05:04:17 am
If I go away (or even just out for the day) I come home and it looks like a bombs gone off ! I have learnt though, if you ring a little while before you're due home and ask if the house is tidy, then it gives them time to get the kids and themselves into a panic clean up before Mum comes home LOL.

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Post by: astarra on August 27, 2012, 05:10:01 am
Good idea debbiebilling!!!  :)

Cookie1 - that caravan is gorgeous!! (tho I'd be able to stand up in it easily at 170cm high!! - I'm only 150cm!  :-)) )
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Post by: obbie on August 27, 2012, 05:19:00 am
Love the caravan cookie..


Debbie my kids are still little, and don't like cleaning up yet.
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Post by: Halex on August 27, 2012, 05:19:39 am
Great idea, should have done that, mind you bad reception where we were.

Gosh cooks, hes done a lot this weekend, bless him :)

H :)
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Post by: gertbysea on August 27, 2012, 05:19:51 am
That is a real work of love. Beautiful.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on August 27, 2012, 05:22:36 am
Astarra I am only 150cm too, but that is the height from the ground, it is much smaller inside. At the 'head' end you can sit up at the the foot end it is much lower.
I think he has done well. Will post some photos when we use it in September.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 27, 2012, 05:34:48 am
H

I did all my washing last night. DW is away on school camp and caught up all the washing before she left last Friday but I had been away all week with work and or wonderful weekend so I had a weeks worth of clothes to wash.

Tonight I might do some ironing.

Cookie I love the caravan.  Look forward to seeing more pictures when it is painted.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 27, 2012, 05:59:34 am
I cleaned Jo's tank. There was a slater beetle in it :o Yuk!!
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Post by: obbie on August 27, 2012, 06:01:02 am
Amy how is Jo going. 

Glad you got the beetle out.. :)
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Post by: jeninwa on August 27, 2012, 06:14:34 am
Love the caravan cookie.
Came home to a not to bad a house, Dh  tells me last night we have dinner guest from eastern states for dinner tonight,  cleaner rings this morning to say her son is sick not coming today.
so far i have been to work, house cleaning, done shopping and cooking, having a read of the forum before I go back to work in just over an hour. I need a holiday. Lol
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Post by: Debbiebillg on August 27, 2012, 06:16:03 am
Quote from: obbie on August 27, 2012, 05:19:00 am
Love the caravan cookie..


Debbie my kids are still little, and don't like cleaning up yet.

How old are they Obbie ? Mine are 8 next month, 5 and 3 and I can tell you they definately DON'T like cleaning up ! They hate it but we only expect them to clean up their own toys etc  ! But we have a few tricks up our sleaves to get them moving !
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Post by: obbie on August 27, 2012, 06:19:46 am
Debbie, My DD is 8, and my DS is 7.

They both have just had birthdays in the last couple of weeks.

They love their  laptops....

They clean up when I get the vacuum out...
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 27, 2012, 06:20:30 am
Quote from: obbie on August 27, 2012, 06:01:02 am
Amy how is Jo going.  

Glad you got the beetle out.. :)

I think he is a bit grumpy that I tipped out all the algae he's been collecting these past few days ;D Grotty little fishy he is...

Quote from: jeninwa on August 27, 2012, 06:14:34 am
so far i have been to work, house cleaning, done shopping and cooking, having a read of the forum before I go back to work in just over an hour. I need a holiday. Lol

I know a nice place near Margaret River.... :-))
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 27, 2012, 10:07:15 am
Lovely caravan Cookie.A real masterpiece,will show the photo to my DH as he loves tinkering with wood. :)
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Post by: Jadey on August 27, 2012, 12:31:59 pm
Cookie that's amazing! So talented.

Jadey  :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on August 27, 2012, 01:11:11 pm
While I was away, DH had u nloaded the dishwasher, but half of the items were sitting on the bench because he didn't know where to put them. I put them seaway and loaded more dishes.
He had done about 4 loads of washing, but I did another 3. I think he put my cream lambs wool jumper in the washing machine, but I can't quite bring myself to look at it. I should have hand washed it before I left:(
I unpacked, cleaned the bathroom and toilets, vacuumed and washed the floors.
I also visited JD at her house, and had a lovely lunch and chat. I then managed to get just a little lost on the way home to pick up the kids from school. Luckily a friend picked up the kids and dropped them home:)
My parents dropped in for a chat, the kids played with their friends and I cooked dinner
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Post by: judydawn on August 27, 2012, 01:19:10 pm
ES so sorry to hear you got yourself lost on the way back.  Thank goodness for friends who step in when things like this happen.

Cookie, tell your DH I think his caravan is gorgeous, such a work of art.  It's going to be every so romantic in there  :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 27, 2012, 04:09:53 pm
Well got home and have a computer guy who had let the dog into the house today. Dog blind and very lazy when he is unattended. Lots of dry retching and mopping later I was able to unpack. Hmn not happy with dog and he was not allowed inside despite lots is scratching on the doors  :-[
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 27, 2012, 04:15:39 pm
That does not sound very nice CP.  I once had a plumber that left the  gate open so the dog escaped the yard. It took some searching to find him.

Now sometimes I wish I hadn't found him.
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Post by: mcmich on August 28, 2012, 06:58:09 am
Cleaning all day.  >:(
I left the house clean when I went away and came home to a huge mess.
I had a hissy fit (very rare for me) and told DH I was getting a cleaner once a fortnight. DH is not impressed but I think he was scared as he said he hasn't seen me cranky since before we were married.
I can understand coming home to a mess if you have young children but there was only DH.
He said it was because he was at the hospital all weekend (stepdaughter was in hospital) even worse, how did he make a mess when he wasn't even at home?

All good now, house nice and clean, have got some quotes for a cleaner and bought a beautiful bouquet of flowers for the hall table.
I'm in Hally's "happy place" now  :D :D
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Post by: gertbysea on August 28, 2012, 07:11:44 am
Mcmich I use Absolute Domestics and although not cheap they are wonderful with checking and follow ups plus fully insured.  Worth their weight believe me.

 You deserve it for working as hard as you do. It is not an indulgence it is a necessity..

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Post by: obbie on August 28, 2012, 07:14:36 am
I have a cleaner once a fortnight, its worth it.. :D
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Post by: gertbysea on August 28, 2012, 07:42:17 am
Having a cleaner is giving someone a job and is helping the whole family not only you. It frees you up and avoids a lot of conflict. My cleaner would do the washing and change the sheets if I needed it . I  only want her to clean the floors and she does so much more. She washes the windows, cleans the screens  and changes the ceiling fan sleeves.  My house sparkles. Literally.

I treat her with great respect as she takes great pride in what she does. It is not just a job. It is bloody hard work. I make no demands and she does above and beyond what I would do if I were her.

Cleaners are a gift from heaven. I love mine to bits.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on August 28, 2012, 07:56:37 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 28, 2012, 07:11:44 am
Mcmich I use Absolute Domestics and although not cheap they are wonderful with checking and follow ups plus fully insured.  Worth their weight believe me.

 You deserve it for working as hard as you do. It is not an indulgence it is a necessity..



You are absolutely right about avoiding conflict and I am buying time for DH and myself.
I have decided to go with Create Time, they aren't the cheapest although will wipe and dust the skirting's, cornices and powerpoints, they also clean the laundry tub.
I would be happy to just have the floors and bathrooms done. I don't have nik naks and loads of stuff to dust.

I know DH will be OK with it, I just feel bad that he's left for work and we had words. I think this is our first argument since we have been married and sad to think it's over housework.

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Post by: gertbysea on August 28, 2012, 08:26:58 am
Ah don't worry about it.  It will be fine. He will be so pleased you have sorted the problem and you know men. He has probably forgotten about it by now.

Cleaner means happy  family.

I think cleaners should be paid appropriately.  I would not expect it to be cheap and I know you don't either. Not much different  from  nurses cleaning up crap all day long,

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 28, 2012, 08:50:13 am
I love my cleaner and yes they are worth their weight in gold. Mine will do anything even without asking.   ;D

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Post by: jeninwa on August 28, 2012, 09:25:18 am
My cleaner is great, ATM she is coming weekly, till the kids move out again. She is a young single mum and such a hard worker. Does more than she is suppose to. Love her to bits.
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Post by: mcmich on August 28, 2012, 09:30:39 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 28, 2012, 08:26:58 am
Ah don't worry about it.  It will be fine. He will be so pleased you have sorted the problem and you know men. He has probably forgotten about it by now.

Cleaner means happy  family.

I think cleaners should be paid appropriately.  I would not expect it to be cheap and I know you don't either. Not much different  from  nurses cleaning up crap all day long,

Gert

Actually the cleaner is paid better per hour than I am.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 28, 2012, 10:17:41 am
Quote from: mcmich on August 28, 2012, 09:30:39 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 28, 2012, 08:26:58 am
Ah don't worry about it.  It will be fine. He will be so pleased you have sorted the problem and you know men. He has probably forgotten about it by now.

Cleaner means happy  family.

I think cleaners should be paid appropriately.  I would not expect it to be cheap and I know you don't either. Not much different  from  nurses cleaning up crap all day long,

Gert

Always cost more to clean up your own crap eh.?

Gert

Actually the cleaner is paid better per hour than I am.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 28, 2012, 12:40:57 pm
My cleaner has taken this week off so I will have to do the cleaning. I want the house to look good when DW gets home from school camp. She will be tired and want to rest but if the house is messy she won't be able to sit down until she gets it right.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 28, 2012, 12:48:21 pm
Quote from: Dashingden on August 28, 2012, 12:40:57 pm
My cleaner has taken this week off so I will have to do the cleaning. I want the house to look good when DW gets home from school camp. She will be tired and want to rest but if the house is messy she won't be able to sit down until she gets it right.

Ah gee. Donchya hate it when the cleaner don't come!

Off you go then  Den.
Gert
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 28, 2012, 12:54:03 pm
I know Gert. We would like to piss her off and get a new one. However living in a small time it is a delicate operation. She works a few jobs and you can't avoid running into people in town. 

She is not that great, we have tried giving her some direction like don't worry about doing the floor every week  in the bedrooms we don't use but she seems to forget by the next week. 
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Post by: Wonder on August 28, 2012, 01:01:09 pm
We have a cleaner for 2 hours each week, she does a great job and we had a lot of trouble getting one in the first place so we like to try and keep her as happy as possible. DH said she is going on 5 weeks leave - not sure what we will do.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on August 28, 2012, 01:01:19 pm
I have a cleaner once a fortnight too. I love coming home to a clean home- she does a fantastic job. I hate housework and she is so much more thorough than I am. I can cope with mess, but not dirt ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on August 28, 2012, 01:06:02 pm
Yeah that is a hard one. Even when I tell my wonderful Maria not to do something she still does it because it's part of her job and she cannot leave things undone.

Funny though she does not do so much in the kitchen but that is ok by me. I have seven outside doors and seven sinks. She cleans the screens  once a month.  She will climb ladders and  cleans low. I love her.

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on August 28, 2012, 01:08:16 pm
Quote from: Wonder on August 28, 2012, 01:01:09 pm
We have a cleaner for 2 hours each week, she does a great job and we had a lot of trouble getting one in the first place so we like to try and keep her as happy as possible. DH said she is going on 5 weeks leave - not sure what we will do.

They should never be allowed to go on a holiday!

Gert
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Post by: SueJen on August 28, 2012, 02:52:40 pm
Been sitting on my computer all day setting up the MR blog. Grabbed photos everywhere. I think you will all enjoy it. Still working on the text though. We did do a lot. :) :)
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Post by: mcmich on August 28, 2012, 02:55:27 pm
Thanks so much Sue. You did an amazing job taking photos last weekend.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 29, 2012, 12:11:38 am
I don't think I would like a strange person coming to clean our house. I'm too OCD about how things are done anyway :-)) ;D

Quote from: SueJen on August 28, 2012, 02:52:40 pm
Been sitting on my computer all day setting up the MR blog. Grabbed photos everywhere. I think you will all enjoy it. Still working on the text though. We did do a lot. :) :)

You're fantastic Sue! The blog is going to be awesome :D :D :D

Yesterday I had PT in the morning and then I went home and baked for most of the afternoon. Then I went to the chiropractor, who told me that I'd thrown my right hip significantly out of place because I've been compensating on my right leg for the injury on my left :( I went to work after that :)

Today I'm going swimming, then a lot more baking (will post photos when its all done :)), I'm getting a new hair-do, and then working again tonight ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 29, 2012, 12:21:31 am
Wonder, does your cleaner know anyone looking for cleaning in the Collingwood / Fitzroy area (if you do, could you PM me please as I don't always watch this thread)?  We used to have a lovely lady come in but, sadly, she passed away earlier this year.  I would prefer to get someone by 'word of mouth' than go to an agency.

Amy, you would soon get used to someone coming in to clean.  When we got our first amah in Hong Kong I felt very uncomfortable about having a stranger in, but it took approx. 2 hours to get over that and I have never looked back!
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Post by: Halex on August 29, 2012, 02:13:25 am
Climbing hills atm. Lots of sweat,  30 mins, another 30 to go nearly there puff puff, well nearly nearly ;D

Posting parcel to JD.

Cooking for visitors. Looking forward to seeing Chookie & Ral again :)

Banking with crown prince charming, we put all out silver coins into his money bix & empty once a mo th, we get between $20-$25normally. Its his car fund, but he say no its my house fund :)

Need a towel, talk later

H :)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 29, 2012, 02:24:23 am
Not done a lot, it's early still. (9.15)have done the breakfast dishes and everyone has gone off to their Wednesday work. I'll sit down with a crio and do my menu plan and then shop.
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Post by: obbie on August 29, 2012, 03:55:16 am
I am here at work, should do some work though..  Debt collecting still.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 29, 2012, 04:12:49 am
Quote from: Halex on August 29, 2012, 02:13:25 am
Climbing hills atm. Lots of sweat,  30 mins, another 30 to go nearly there puff puff, well nearly nearly ;D


Go Hally!! :D :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 29, 2012, 06:21:58 am
I had a pleasant surprise this morning when the cleaner showed up. Luckily I was dressed and ready for work.  I thought she wasn't coming this week but was mistaken. It was last week she booked off.
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Post by: obbie on August 29, 2012, 06:36:03 am
I had a friend come in and do my nails and toe nails  in Bio Scuplture Gel while we had coffee together. ;)
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Post by: Yvette on August 29, 2012, 06:44:23 am
That would have been nice Robyn
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Post by: obbie on August 29, 2012, 06:55:00 am
 It was Yvette, and all for free too.
  Things we do while at work.... :)
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Post by: Yvette on August 29, 2012, 06:57:15 am
That's a bargain then, why for free? Was she learning and you were the guinea pig?
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Post by: obbie on August 29, 2012, 07:32:28 am
No, just a good friend, had a couple of hours to spare. That is what she does working for herself..

Popped in for coffee, and had 1 hour with nothing to do, so we filled in some time together.

i'm spolit :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 29, 2012, 07:34:17 am
Sitting in the hairdressers. Colour in now, just choosing a style. Exciting!
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Post by: obbie on August 29, 2012, 07:35:41 am
Thats fun Amy :D
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Post by: Yvette on August 29, 2012, 07:36:52 am
That's nice Robyn you are spoilt.

Amy make sure you post a pic of the new hair do
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Post by: mcmich on August 29, 2012, 07:39:58 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on August 29, 2012, 07:34:17 am
Sitting in the hairdressers. Colour in now, just choosing a style. Exciting!
How lovely Ames. I hope I still recognise you.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 29, 2012, 03:51:32 pm
Quote from: mcmich on August 29, 2012, 07:39:58 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on August 29, 2012, 07:34:17 am
Sitting in the hairdressers. Colour in now, just choosing a style. Exciting!
How lovely Ames. I hope I still recognise you.

Of course you will DFM :D I'll post a photo tomorrow. I love my new hair!! ;D
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Post by: mcmich on August 29, 2012, 03:56:08 pm
Will look forward to that gorgeous girl.  ;D ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 29, 2012, 04:27:40 pm
Just taking a break with a cuppa.I'm cleaning out cupboards and my workroom (or dumping ground as DH calls it) :P
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Post by: dede on August 29, 2012, 09:30:02 pm
Busy looking after my Nephew, he's a funny little thing, and very smart for a 2.5 year old. He amazes me every day with what he knows and does.
He's such a parrot and repeats everything I say (I do need to be carful with that one :o )
His mum is heading towards 32 weeks and all still looking great :D
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Post by: obbie on August 30, 2012, 12:24:44 am
Good news Mandi..
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Post by: Yvette on August 30, 2012, 12:34:35 am
Great Mandi have fun with your nephew, how is your mum doing?
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Post by: cookie1 on August 30, 2012, 03:08:05 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/7cb69921-ca7d-3e20.jpg)
All painted. It still needs the mudguards. It is going to be licensed on Monday. Hopefully they don't find anything wrong with it. We still have another week before we want to use it. I hope it doesn't fall to pieces on the rough outback road! DH's projects don't usually fall to bits
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Post by: cookie1 on August 30, 2012, 03:09:32 am
Dede DD was born at 32 weeks and has never looked back.
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Post by: dede on August 30, 2012, 03:37:45 am
Well we survived the shopping :D
And I'm sure my sisters baby will be fine now she's past the worst of it.
As for my mum she is still suffering quiet a lot, some days are worse than others. Just hope she can get to see the specialist ASAP.
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Post by: deedub on August 30, 2012, 03:47:10 am
I am practising 'creative avoidance' - supposed to be working, instead I'm on here!
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Post by: ElleG on August 30, 2012, 03:48:37 am
Quote from: cookie1 on August 30, 2012, 03:08:05 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/7cb69921-ca7d-3e20.jpg)
All painted. It still needs the mudguards. It is going to be licensed on Monday. Hopefully they don't find anything wrong with it. We still have another week before we want to use it. I hope it doesn't fall to pieces on the rough outback road! DH's projects don't usually fall to bits
Cookie, love the van  ;D. Is it a homemade teardrop? Looks so much fun!
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Post by: gertbysea on August 30, 2012, 04:09:48 am
See what happens when ya leave him alone for a few days,  Wonderful.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on August 30, 2012, 04:38:32 am
working at work....
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Post by: Yvette on August 30, 2012, 04:43:31 am
same here Robyn
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Post by: astarra on August 30, 2012, 04:50:09 am
great news about your sister dede.  :)

Today I have been doing normal daily jobs (washing, dishes, tidying, cooking, etc) but no cleaning as I have an enjo demo being done here tomorrow and have been asked not to clean so they can demonstrate their products. Oh I will vacuum tho. Also staked my tomato seedlings up. Feed kids and a lamb. Got 3 girls up and dressed and 1 to school. And stripped 4 beds, washed sheets, dried and remade them all. Spent alot of time taking miss 19mths to the toilet etc... Nothing exciting, just a typical Thursday.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on August 30, 2012, 04:57:51 am
Yes ElleG it is a homemade tear drop. We are off to a station in the Murchison for a few days and he has been hanging out for a reason to make it. We don't want to take our big van as it is a lot of dirt road. This is purely to sleep in. Should be fun. I'm airing the sleeping bags at the moment, they haven't been used for years.
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Post by: judydawn on August 30, 2012, 05:38:52 am
A tailor made bedroom to suit the occasion, your DH is amazing Cookie.
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Post by: Yvette on August 30, 2012, 06:04:44 am
Looks great Cookie have fun
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 30, 2012, 06:28:51 am
Kids to school, work this morning, then the usual household chores plus changed and remade all the beds and went shopping for fathers day gifts.
Just made some oreo cupcakes, soon to try and ice them and make them look pretty

Cookie what a very clever DH you have it looks amazing  :), have fun and I hope you both sleep well in it
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Post by: mcmich on August 30, 2012, 06:59:36 am
The caravan looks amazing. DH is very clever.
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 30, 2012, 08:48:04 am
AWESOME looking caravan Cookie :D :D

Quote from: *suzanne* on August 30, 2012, 06:28:51 am
Just made some oreo cupcakes, soon to try and ice them and make them look pretty

Good luck Suzanne!! ;D
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Post by: dede on August 30, 2012, 10:53:59 am
Just come back from DD (9) school production. Was so great to watch. I couldn't see a lot of the stage, but I spotted DD amongst all the other kids. She done a great job. I love school production, they are always so entertaining. This one was all about when Australia settled, convicts, aboriginals and gold mining :)
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Post by: mcmich on August 30, 2012, 11:03:16 am
I admire you dede. I suffered through my childrens school plays and just when I thought it was all over, I remarry.
DSD is 15 and more into sports than the arts (thank goodness). Only a few more years.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 30, 2012, 02:03:48 pm
McMich I agree. I was so happy when my youngest started high school. No more Christmas concerts.

Though I did have to attend many netball games and gymkhanas for the next 5 years.
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Post by: SueJen on August 30, 2012, 02:22:14 pm
just turned the telly on 9.15pm, Better Homes and Gardens, Andrew Embley has a thermothingy, for everyone except Cookie (she knows) he plays for West Coast Eagles
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 30, 2012, 03:18:30 pm
What does it look like inside cookie? (a pic if not too personal?)
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Post by: gertbysea on August 30, 2012, 09:41:27 pm
Something like this I imagine.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/79de37d0-d007-12e6.jpg)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 30, 2012, 11:45:38 pm
Quote from: mcmich on August 30, 2012, 11:03:16 am
I admire you dede. I suffered through my childrens school plays and just when I thought it was all over, I remarry.
DSD is 15 and more into sports than the arts (thank goodness). Only a few more years.

Some of us kids weren't too impressed at having to be in them either... :-)) :-)) :-))
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Post by: judydawn on August 31, 2012, 02:36:44 am
You will be very comfortable in there Cookie - the others in your group will be very envious I'm sure.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 31, 2012, 03:08:39 am
DW is coming home from school camp tomorrow so I changed the sheets and put out fresh towels. Last night I replaced the wilting flowers with fresh ones and caught up on the ironing. 

Looking forward to her return tomorrow.
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Post by: obbie on August 31, 2012, 03:23:57 am
Gees dash, you are a sweettie.

Your wife will be impressed.  Have a good weekend. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on August 31, 2012, 06:52:37 am
Thats really nice Den :)

I have been to my PT session (where I made another record score ;D) and went shopping for an "I love you" present for my mum :D
A very satisfying day so far :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 31, 2012, 07:56:54 am
Quote from: Dashingden on August 31, 2012, 03:08:39 am
DW is coming home from school camp tomorrow so I changed the sheets and put out fresh towels. Last night I replaced the wilting flowers with fresh ones and caught up on the ironing. 

Looking forward to her return tomorrow.

Every woman's dream DD, someone who does housework and  remembers the flowers. 
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Post by: mab19 on August 31, 2012, 08:14:37 am
That's very thoughtful of you DD.  :)

I have spent the day vacuuming walls, skirting boards etc.  We have asked the painters to come back and do the rest of the painting.  I am really pooped now.
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Post by: mcmich on August 31, 2012, 08:38:30 am
My first day back at work. I was really anxious yesterday thinking about it. Woke up at 0400hrs.
Got up and cleaned the main bathroom.
A great day, so good to see my work mates again. They enjoyed a batch of Cookies limoncello melting moments.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 31, 2012, 09:15:49 am
Were the limoncello melting moments hard to make Michelle? I looked at that recipe yesterday but was afriad I would eat them all.
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Post by: obbie on September 01, 2012, 06:00:22 am
shopping for pressies, cooking, catching up with Mum & Dad, and my Sister and Niece.

 Great day here.
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Post by: mab19 on September 01, 2012, 07:54:01 am
Went to netball this morning to watch GD play in the semi finals.   They won by 1 goal so they will be in the finals next week.

Then spent this afternoon finishing off washing the skirting boards and window frames ready for the painters on Monday.  I am even more pooped now than I was yesterday.
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Post by: Wonder on September 01, 2012, 08:35:07 am
Went fr a 16km walk while DS was sitting testing fr his new high school then headed to the shops for fathers day shopping, totally exhausted and very sore feet so Avignon a champers and rest before taking te dogs for a walk.
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Post by: mcmich on September 01, 2012, 09:37:55 am
Quote from: Dashingden on August 31, 2012, 09:15:49 am
Were the limoncello melting moments hard to make Michelle? I looked at that recipe yesterday but was afriad I would eat them all.
You'll eat them all DD. Lovely - lighter than I thought they would be.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 01, 2012, 02:55:10 pm
Quote from: Wonder on September 01, 2012, 08:35:07 am
Went fr a 16km walk while DS was sitting testing fr his new high school then headed to the shops for fathers day shopping, totally exhausted and very sore feet so Avignon a champers and rest before taking te dogs for a walk.

That's a pretty good walk Wonder. I can imagine how sore your feet were.

I went for a 24k run this morning, 8k from DD's house to Kings park 8k around kings park and then back to DD's place. It was great running through Kings Park but the last 8k to get home was tough. Calf muscles still sore and tight and quads feeling quite tender, feet feeling ok.

Picked up DW from airport it is good to have her home. Unfortunately her luggage didn't make it with her. Qantas shipped her luggage and all of the students luggage to the pub in the town when it should up. We live in the next town over so an 80km round trio tonight to pick up her suit case.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on September 01, 2012, 03:08:56 pm
Enjoying how the house is staying so clean while the family are away in UK but quite jealous as they are having such a ball. No DH here to celebrate Fathers Day and it is my birthday Monday. Going to see The Sapphires movie tomorrow.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 01, 2012, 09:38:47 pm
Quote from: Greyhoundmum on September 01, 2012, 03:08:56 pm
Enjoying how the house is staying so clean while the family are away in UK but quite jealous as they are having such a ball. No DH here to celebrate Fathers Day and it is my birthday Monday. Going to see The Sapphires movie tomorrow.

I saw it on the plane going over to Perth. That and Mabo. both were interesting.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 02, 2012, 12:05:54 am
Quote from: Dashingden on September 01, 2012, 02:55:10 pm
Picked up DW from airport it is good to have her home. Unfortunately her luggage didn't make it with her. Qantas shipped her luggage and all of the students luggage to the pub in the town when it should up. We live in the next town over so an 80km round trio tonight to pick up her suit case.

Thats pretty rude!!! Why aren't Qantas paying to have to luggage returned to you? >:(
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Post by: obbie on September 02, 2012, 04:00:11 am
cooking today ;D
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Post by: mcmich on September 02, 2012, 05:42:05 am
Cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 02, 2012, 05:54:28 am
Quote from: mcmich on September 02, 2012, 05:42:05 am
Cleaning, cleaning and more cleaning.


Me too DFM :-))
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Post by: SuzieG on September 02, 2012, 06:00:11 am
Picnic/BBQ lunch at a park with my brother and sister and our families.

So nice!!
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 02, 2012, 07:08:06 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on September 02, 2012, 12:05:54 am
Quote from: Dashingden on September 01, 2012, 02:55:10 pm
Picked up DW from airport it is good to have her home. Unfortunately her luggage didn't make it with her. Qantas shipped her luggage and all of the students luggage to the pub in the town when it should up. We live in the next town over so an 80km round trio tonight to pick up her suit case.

Thats pretty rude!!! Why aren't Qantas paying to have to luggage returned to you? >:(

The school DW is the principal at is in the next town over. All of the other travelers in the group live in that town or on a farm near there so they organised for all cases to be dropped off at one location (the local pub).
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Post by: cookie1 on September 02, 2012, 07:34:51 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/7cb69921-fe17-20ca.jpg)
DH has finished it. It gets licensed tomorrow. It is so cute. I tested it for sleeping and it's fine.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 02, 2012, 07:38:00 am
Looks great Cookie. Good luck with the licensing.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 02, 2012, 07:43:59 am
Went for a bike ride to Williams Woolshed for Father's Day breakfast with some cycling buddies and their kids. Now watching a chick flick with DW.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 02, 2012, 07:50:08 am
Love it cookie.

Gert
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Post by: SueJen on September 02, 2012, 07:53:14 am
looks great Cookie
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Post by: obbie on September 02, 2012, 08:24:46 am
Looks great Cookie.

A chick flick Dash, I am so impressed ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 02, 2012, 08:37:37 am
Cookie, the caravan looks awesome :D :D

Quote from: Dashingden on September 02, 2012, 07:43:59 am
Went for a bike ride to Williams Woolshed for Father's Day breakfast with some cycling buddies and their kids. Now watching a chick flick with DW.

That sounds like fun Den, I used to love stopping at the Woolshed for lunch on trips to Perth. My brother and I used to have ham and cheese criossants ;D Which chick flick are you watching? :-))

I tried to go for a 2 hour walk today since it was nice weather and I can't run or cycle. Turned out to be a bad idea though :( I only managed 1 hour before my hip flexor hurt so much that I had to text my mum to come and pick me up. Stupid hip flexor >:(
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Post by: cookie1 on September 02, 2012, 08:46:19 am
DD what a nice thing to do on Fathers' Day. Is your DW cooking dinner?
That is horrid with her luggage. Thank goodness I have only had mine disappear once. They had to put it on the train to where I was teaching in the northern wheatbelt. It took ages. I hope your DW's turns up correctly.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 02, 2012, 10:11:23 am
Quote from: Amy :-)
That sounds like fun Den, I used to love stopping at the Woolshed for lunch on trips to Perth. My brother and I used to have ham and cheese criossants ;D Which chick flick are you watching? :-))

I tried to go for a 2 hour walk today since it was nice weather and I can't run or cycle. Turned out to be a bad idea though :( I only managed 1 hour before my hip flexor hurt so much that I had to text my mum to come and pick me up. Stupid hip flexor >:(

We watched something with Kathryn Heigle. I think it was called "One for the Money"

I am sorry about your hip flexor Amy. A 2 hour walk was probalby a bit too much to start with. MAybe a half hour to start with would be better. Then if that doesn't hurt do it again in a couple of days. These things take time and you have to go slowly as you start exercising again or you will just re-injure it.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 02, 2012, 10:17:34 am
Thanks Den, that sounds like good advice.... it just doesn't seem to sink into my brain. I need to tattoo it across my forehead I think :-))

BTW I've been wanting to see that movie for ages ;D
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on September 02, 2012, 12:08:32 pm
Decided to go see Hope Springs instead , don't waste your money it was no good.  Out to tea with friend tonight as my birthday tomorrow.  Have a public speaking competition tomorrow night, so keeping myself busy while rest of family away.  Missed my TMX today as no cooking!
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Post by: mab19 on September 03, 2012, 04:24:47 am
Love your caravan cookie.
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Post by: mab19 on September 03, 2012, 04:31:07 am
Those spunky painters arrived bright and early this morning and they are now hard at work.  We won't know the place when they are finished.
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Post by: Yvette on September 03, 2012, 04:32:09 am
Hope they do a good job Mab
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Post by: gertbysea on September 03, 2012, 04:32:54 am
Quote from: mab19 on September 03, 2012, 04:31:07 am
Those spunky painters arrived bright and early this morning and they are now hard at work.  We won't know the place when they are finished.

Glad that is sorted. Gret stuff.

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 03, 2012, 05:29:27 am
Quote from: mab19 on September 03, 2012, 04:31:07 am
Those spunky painters arrived bright and early this morning and they are now hard at work.  We won't know the place when they are finished.

Love a spunky painter ;) I hope it all goes to plan Mab :)
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Post by: Nikkit on September 03, 2012, 05:54:44 am
I married a spunky painter...just can't convince him to paint our own house!
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Post by: cookie1 on September 03, 2012, 05:58:27 am
That's usually the case Nikkit.
I haven't sone a lot this morning. Tidied up after last nights meeting and put all the extra crockery away. Cleaned the bathrooms and swept up.
DH is over the moon as the caravan was licensed with no problems. It rained on his way home and it didn't leak at all. Hopefully it will keep some of the dust out too as we're going on dirt roads.
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Post by: Nikkit on September 03, 2012, 06:25:13 am
 ;D cookie1. I pay the guys that work for us, so might have to have a word with them soon. If it ever gets quiet and they have a day off, they'll be here. Can't see the quiet bit happening though  :(

And your hubby has done well if you keep that red dust out from up north too, let me know what he used to seal it up. Nothing like a bit of red dust through everything is there? Glad the licensing went through with no problems. Which station are you headed to?
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Post by: Emme on September 03, 2012, 06:48:27 am


Glad the licensing went through okay Cookie1.  Well done to your DH, he has done a magnificent job with the van.


Marie   :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 03, 2012, 06:49:22 am
Good news about the licensing cookie :D

I have been bitten by some sort of spider and my neck is extremely itchy and red. I've been applying soov gel but it doesn't seem to be working. I don't know what to do :( :( :(
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Post by: Yvette on September 03, 2012, 06:50:36 am
You should get it checked by the doctor if you are worried Amy
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 03, 2012, 06:51:29 am
I can't stop scratching. Its all up the side of my face as well. Ouchies, its burning :(

But I'm home by myself :(
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Post by: Yvette on September 03, 2012, 06:53:35 am
Don't you have a car?
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 03, 2012, 06:54:33 am
Yes, but no license :(
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Post by: Yvette on September 03, 2012, 06:55:19 am
Sorry forgot you were only 17. Do you have a neighbour or a close by friend you can call?
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 03, 2012, 06:56:43 am
Did you see the spider? 
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 03, 2012, 06:59:54 am
Quote from: Yvette on September 03, 2012, 06:55:19 am
Sorry forgot you were only 17. Do you have a neighbour or a close by friend you can call?

Thats okay Yvette, I forget sometimes too :-)) I'm embarrassed to admit that I don't have many friends. And the neighbours don't like us since we called the police about one of their parties.

Quote from: Dashingden on September 03, 2012, 06:56:43 am
Did you see the spider? 

It was probably the one I pi**ed off yesterday when I cleaned my room and rearranged my furniture...
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 03, 2012, 07:00:14 am
Oh Amy you poor thing, do you have any antihystomine in the medicine cupboard. (Claratyne or something like that). I suppose you aren't near a chemist...
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Post by: Yvette on September 03, 2012, 07:01:39 am
That will teach you to tidy your room haha

Hopefully someone will be home soon
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Post by: Halex on September 03, 2012, 07:02:24 am
Amy, you need to see a dr or go to emergecy dept. it coud be very nasty with side effects. Can you call your  mum or s/d, if not a taxi to the nearest medical place.

Hxx
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 03, 2012, 07:08:42 am
Quote from: Aussie Brenda on September 03, 2012, 07:00:14 am
Oh Amy you poor thing, do you have any antihystomine in the medicine cupboard. (Claratyne or something like that). I suppose you aren't near a chemist...

No and no :(

Quote from: Yvette on September 03, 2012, 07:01:39 am
That will teach you to tidy your room haha

Hopefully someone will be home soon

Mum and SD are in Perth. Not sure when their flight is due back :(

Quote from: Halex on September 03, 2012, 07:02:24 am
Amy, you need to see a dr or go to emergecy dept. it coud be very nasty with side effects. Can you call your  mum or s/d, if not a taxi to the nearest medical place.

Hxx

Okay Hally. I'm starting to panic now, my skin is getting little bumps on it. Need to call someone, not sure whats going on.

 :( :( :( :( :(
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Post by: Halex on September 03, 2012, 07:12:30 am
Call a cab, just go NOW

H
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 03, 2012, 07:53:41 am
Amy I've PM'd you my mobile number if you want to talk to someone.
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Post by: courton on September 03, 2012, 07:58:22 am
Is there a poisons hotline number in WA? Can someone find it for AMY pls
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Post by: courton on September 03, 2012, 07:59:52 am
Amy call 131126  - seems to be an Aust wide poison info line
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on September 03, 2012, 09:02:55 am
ooh spunky painters!  Where do you find those?  Do they do a good job as well as look good?  Hope so 😄😄
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on September 03, 2012, 09:04:20 am
Oh no, poor Amy how are you?  😒😓
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Post by: SueJen on September 03, 2012, 09:48:10 am
Amy, when you see this RING ME. We are not too far away Jen and I can come down.
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Post by: dede on September 03, 2012, 10:38:47 am
My heads in a spin from reading information about trying to get data from my solar inverter to my computer, firstly I purchased a Bluetooth thingyto attach to my RS-232 port on my inverter, then I needed a RS 232 male to male Null modem adapter, but still not working, and now I think I need a DB9 female to DB15 male adapter so I can attach the blue tooth thingy to my DB9 serial port so as to get my compute to recognize the Bluetooth thingy.
Are you all following me :D

Think I should just stick to this forum and TM cooking lol
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Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2012, 10:45:59 am
Amy, I do hope everything is alright. You have everyone so worried about you.



Quote from: dede on September 03, 2012, 10:38:47 am
Are you all following me :D

Mandi, in a word - no :D
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Post by: Halex on September 03, 2012, 11:02:15 am
Any word of Amy.

Suejen, so glad you live close enough to help.

H :)
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Post by: SueJen on September 03, 2012, 11:05:21 am
Don't know her address Halex, I really don't want to ring her gran she is elderly and her grandad is not well
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Post by: dede on September 03, 2012, 11:05:33 am
Hope all is ok Amy, spider bites can be a concern if you have a reaction.
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Post by: goldfish on September 03, 2012, 11:07:44 am
Quote from: SueJen on September 03, 2012, 11:05:21 am
Don't know her address Halex, I really don't want to ring her gran she is elderly and her grandad is not well

Would CP have it??  If Amy has gone to  a Medical Centre/or ER it could take quite a while.  Does she have a mobile no?
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Post by: Halex on September 03, 2012, 11:08:48 am
Suejen, I am assuming you dont have her mobile no.

Lets hope she comes on line to say all OK

H :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 03, 2012, 11:10:51 am
I'm here, sorry everyone.

I just came back online and saw all your messages. Thanks so much for your concern. I wasn't feeling well after I went offline earlier so I lay down in the lounge with an ice pack on my face because it was burning so much. I texted mum and she said she was on her way home. I think I zonked out for a bit. Anyway, mum got home, we went to the chemist and the guy there gave me some of those antihystamine things. He said go to the doctor if it doesn't go away in a couple of days. Feeling a bit funny now, but I think its probably just the antithingy.

Sue and Den, I won't bother you guys now, but I hope you don't mind if I save your numbers in case of future emergencies?

And courton, thank you for that number. I have saved it into my mobile.

Thanks again everyone, I was really worried for a while because I was home by myself and I didn't know how bad it was going to get. I'm glad you guys are here :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 03, 2012, 11:14:22 am
Oh Amy thank goodness you are ok, I just come back on to see how you were and no replies.  My Granddaugher had a similar reaction last week and was sick for a few days, so take it easy if you aren't any better tomorrow better go to the Doctors for a check-up.   Have a good night.
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Post by: Halex on September 03, 2012, 11:15:38 am
Thanks Amy for the update.

Do go to the gp if your not getting any better.

H :)
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Post by: SueJen on September 03, 2012, 11:16:17 am
Amy any problems at all and your mums not home, RING ME at least pm me your phone no. Don't want to ring your gran.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 03, 2012, 11:24:19 am
Amy glad you are feeling ok. Please feel free to keep my number. I am too far away to be of much help in an emergency but I am happy for you to call if you are worried about anything and just need to chat.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 03, 2012, 11:58:48 am
Thanks again everyone, I'm sorry if I had anyone worried :( I'm never sure what to do when I'm home by myself, especially since I haven't got my license yet.

But I've recieved firm instructions about what to do if I'm home alone again and have a problem... right Sue? ;D ;D
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Post by: SueJen on September 03, 2012, 12:02:57 pm
Right Amy, don't forget :) :) :)
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Post by: gertbysea on September 03, 2012, 12:02:58 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on September 03, 2012, 11:58:48 am
Thanks again everyone, I'm sorry if I had anyone worried :( I'm never sure what to do when I'm home by myself, especially since I haven't got my license yet.

But I've recieved firm instructions about what to do if I'm home alone again and have a problem... right Sue? ;D ;D

Amy isn't your mother just a phone call away?

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 03, 2012, 12:11:32 pm
Not when she's on a plane Gert, which she was today.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 03, 2012, 12:28:02 pm
Nikkit we are going up to Wooleen station. I don't know if the dust will stay out. DH has tried to put foam stripping on the doors and windows. I'm carrying my pillow and sleeping bag in the car. I don't like sleeping with dust. It makes me sneeze. :)

Amy, you need to sit down with your folks and devise an emergency plan for when they are away. It is vey easy for a knife to slip or anything.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on September 03, 2012, 12:36:15 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on September 03, 2012, 12:28:02 pm
Amy, you need to sit down with your folks and devise an emergency plan for when they are away. It is vey easy for a knife to slip or anything.

Thinking back to when they went on holidays, that sounds like a good idea Cookie. I think mum sometimes forgets that I'm still only a kid :-))
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 03, 2012, 12:38:42 pm
Good to hear that everything is OK Amy. :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2012, 12:43:08 pm
You must know someone who lives close by Amy or just pick up the phone and speak to any adult you know.  I know when we are in trouble we all want our Mums, not just 17 year olds either. I would still go to a doctor, some spider bites can have pretty nasty side efects.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on September 03, 2012, 12:52:49 pm
Thanks CC :)

I'm always worried that I would be bothering people Judy. I try not to make a fuss if I can help it, I usually just have an internal panic attack and try and sort things out myself :-)) Thats how I've always been, and its a hard habit to break. I know what you mean though, its important to have someone I can call on. Sue and Den have been very generous in passing on their phone numbers to me, so I would be comfortable calling either of them. I think my new boss would also be happy for me to call him too.
I'm going to call someone tomorrow about the bite. It seems to be affecting the other side of my face as well, and I didn't think I got bitten there.

But I'll be fine :) I always am ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: snappy on September 03, 2012, 12:56:44 pm
Amy do you not have any person other than your mum and SD nearby who you could call on in an emergency?  Aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers, sisters, friends of your parents etc????  I don't think whether you have a license is a big issue because in an emergency you may not be able to drive anyway.

If you have private health insurance you often get ambulance cover which covers you for free ambulance trips.  Perhaps keep $50 cash at home so you can get a taxi in if needed when your parents aren't there?

Sorry, I know you have been lectured a lot tonight but I think everyone was just concerned that you might have been seriously ill but had no plan and no one to call to help you.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: snappy on September 03, 2012, 01:00:03 pm
Just saw your last post Amy - I'm glad you have Sue and DD's numbers for emergencies!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: jeninwa on September 03, 2012, 01:36:23 pm
Said good bye to my DD this afternoon, she is moving back to Tasmania, for a year or two,  :( :( :(
She moved back home for a month before she left, the house seems so quite tonight.

Amy please go to the Drs tomorrow, doesn't sound right that its spread to the other side of you face.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on September 03, 2012, 01:42:26 pm
It is always sad when they move far away like that Jeninwa. DD2 drove us crazy when she live with us but when she moved to the NW it was very quite for a while. Now that I am a parent with a child living 1100kms away I get an idea of what my mother must have felt like when I moved 15000kms to Australia.  :-\
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Mama Fergie on September 03, 2012, 02:36:41 pm
Amy there must be someone in Albany that you can contact in an emergency. What about your college friends or your workplace? There must be some friends, neighbors, cousins, aunts or uncles.
Hopefully you are ok but you need to have someone you can rely on to help you.
 My kids all had numbers to call in emergency. It's really important.
Hope you are ok now  ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 03, 2012, 03:11:49 pm
Amy'll be fine for next time she needs to talk to someone. She has saved some phone numbers and fortunately SJ doesn't live too far in an emergency. Good to know that peeps are here to help in every situation.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: nazar on September 03, 2012, 03:29:03 pm
amy l have just been reading about whats been happening . l hope all is right now
 
just a question  do you have saint john ambulance cover . ask your mum she might have family cover

as in case of emergencies if you have ambulance  cover and are sick / home by  yourself and cant get to doctors or hospital by youself

you call 000 and talk to them on the phone and they will decide if an ambulance will be needed to come and check you out and if need be take you to hospital if needed . and it cost no extra to transport you there  if you have ambulance cover

but your need to have saint john ambulance cover otherwise it will cost you about $700 for one trip

it does not cost much per year to have cover it depends on where you live to how much you pay
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Emme on September 03, 2012, 09:22:01 pm


Thank goodness you are okay Amy, was wondering how you were.  Take care

Marie   :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: maddy on September 03, 2012, 11:18:58 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on September 03, 2012, 12:52:49 pm
I'm going to call someone tomorrow about the bite. It seems to be affecting the other side of my face as well, and I didn't think I got bitten there.

Yes, call someone and get to the doctors.
If it is a spider bite, what's spreading could be the poison.
I had a white tail spider bite a little while ago, and it was nasty.  The poison spread, was hot and raised, and they needed to sqUeeze the core of the poison out and I needed antibiotics.   You don't want it to linger too long if you get worse.....sorry, don't want to scare you Amy, but if it gets worse, you need to see someone about it.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Yvette on September 03, 2012, 11:43:08 pm
Glad to hear you are ok Amy I would still go to the doctors this morning just to be safe
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on September 04, 2012, 12:00:33 am
Thanks everyone for your concern :)

We have no family in Albany. Our closest relatives are my grandparents in Mt Barker, and as much as they would be willing to help if I were in trouble, it would be too difficult for them being so elderly and not in the best of health. Like I said before, we don't have many close, reliable friends either. But I have contacts now who I can call, even just for advice :)

I am going to find out about ambulance cover today. I'll ask mum when she is out of bed.

I promise I will see someone today. It has flared up again overnight and my skin has a strange texture to it. I promise I'll go. As soon as I'm dressed.

Quote from: maddy on September 03, 2012, 11:18:58 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on September 03, 2012, 12:52:49 pm
I'm going to call someone tomorrow about the bite. It seems to be affecting the other side of my face as well, and I didn't think I got bitten there.

Yes, call someone and get to the doctors.
If it is a spider bite, what's spreading could be the poison.
I had a white tail spider bite a little while ago, and it was nasty.  The poison spread, was hot and raised, and they needed to sqUeeze the core of the poison out and I needed antibiotics.   You don't want it to linger too long if you get worse.....sorry, don't want to scare you Amy, but if it gets worse, you need to see someone about it.

You suceeded in scaring me even if you didn't mean to Maddy.... We get a lot of white tails around here :o

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Wonder on September 04, 2012, 12:10:06 am
Great to hear you are OK Amy. Ambulance subscription is great to have for emergencies or even if like you there is no one close to help if something happens. It's not a lot of money each year for piece of mind.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: maddy on September 04, 2012, 12:13:32 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on September 04, 2012, 12:00:33 am
You suceeded in scaring me even if you didn't mean to Maddy.... We get a lot of white tails around here :o

sorry Amy  :(  
Those white tails are horrid, we have lots too.
What you have described sounds very similar to what I had.
let us know how you go.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on September 04, 2012, 01:59:16 am
Gosh Amy, glad you are ok. :)

May be program numbers into your mobile phone for emergencies, and your work place too.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cuilidh on September 04, 2012, 02:53:16 am
Have you heard of the mobile phone system of ICE numbers - In Case of Emergency.

Decide who you want either yourself or authorities to contact in the case of an emergency and programme them into your phone as ICE1, ICE2, etc.

I'm not sure how common this is or whether it is well known, but it can do no harm and I have my DH and DS as my two ICE contacts.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Wonder on September 04, 2012, 03:08:55 am
We require all staff with company funded phones to have the ICE numbers on the front screen of their phones so they can be accessed regardless of wether the phone is locked, we also encourage all staff members to do the same. It is a great idea but you do need to ensure that if you have a phone that is locked the number is clearly visible while locked.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on September 04, 2012, 04:24:04 am
We have ICE programed to our phones, It should be well known.

Well it is to emergency services.. :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 04, 2012, 04:38:03 am
That's funny - I never hear anyone referring to ICE numbers so I thought they were relatively unknown!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on September 04, 2012, 04:44:13 am
I went to the gym this morning. I live close by and always walk. It was cold and wet. I had to carry my umbrella and the wind turned it inside out. We had 24mm of rain last night.

Still hasn't made it above 9 yet this morning and we are still getting rain. The radio station just issued another severe weather warning for our area.

I am supposed to run at least 10k today but don't know how much the weather will co-operate. I don't like running on the treadmill. >:(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on September 04, 2012, 05:07:38 am
I spoke to a nurse this morning. She has given me a few names of medications I can try, and she suggested I put ice on the bite and also update my tetanus since my last booster was in 1999... when I was 5 years old :-))

I do have one ICE number in my phone. But he's holidaying around Australia at the moment. Not very helpful I guess...

Quote from: Dashingden on September 04, 2012, 04:44:13 am
I am supposed to run at least 10k today but don't know how much the weather will co-operate. I don't like running on the treadmill. >:(


 :-)) :-)) :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: *suzanne* on September 04, 2012, 05:14:05 am
Hope your bite is better soon Amy

Took DS to the doctor tonsillitis and an ear infection the poor little thing can't catch a break, he has been unwell on and off since July, a truly horrible winter for us, hopefully this is the end and the warmer weather comes along soon
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on September 04, 2012, 06:19:51 am
Been a beautiful spring day again here. Rain on its way though apparently. Pretty quiet day here today, but managed my 2 walks in which is great. I'm loving all this extra walking :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on September 04, 2012, 08:41:00 am
Work today and I had a wonderful time. Was supposed to be sent to oncology for the day but as it is coming up to the anniversary of my late DH's passing another nurse offered to go - bless her.
I must say, I had 6 of the nicest patients to look after.
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Post by: Emme on September 04, 2012, 08:50:00 am

So glad you had a nice day mcmich, it would make it so much nicer if the patients are easy to get along with.

Marie   :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on September 04, 2012, 08:55:40 am
People are so nice Michele.

We have ICE nubers in our phone too, have had for quite a few years. Hopefully they will never have to be used.

I've been doing a little cooking today, but mainly trying to keep warm. It is blowing a gale here, pouring rain and of course hail. It looks like it will clear soon.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 04, 2012, 08:58:30 am
an absolute ripper of a day here, done a little gardening, made Vanilla Slices, carbonara and mince and pasta for the dog. 
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on September 04, 2012, 08:59:30 am
Quote from: mcmich on September 04, 2012, 08:41:00 am
Work today and I had a wonderful time. Was supposed to be sent to oncology for the day but as it is coming up to the anniversary of my late DH's passing another nurse offered to go - bless her.
I must say, I had 6 of the nicest patients to look after.

I'm pleased to hear that DFM :-*

Quote from: cookie1 on September 04, 2012, 08:55:40 am
I've been doing a little cooking today, but mainly trying to keep warm. It is blowing a gale here, pouring rain and of course hail. It looks like it will clear soon.

I can relate to you there cookie. Its been coming down in buckets here too :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Jude59 on September 04, 2012, 09:02:08 am
a beautiful day here in Melbourne too.  Been playing in the veggie patch, had a nice visit from a friend and then a nice couple of hours playing in photoshop and painter.  Tuesday's are MY day!
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Post by: mcmich on September 04, 2012, 09:02:59 am
Sounds like a nice day Jude.
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Post by: judydawn on September 04, 2012, 10:22:19 am
Lovely day here too Jude although it did become windy at times.  It was too hot for me out in the garden with GS, hate to think how I am going to cope when summer arrives :-))

It sounds as if you work with some nice, caring people Michele.

Never heard of ICE numbers and Amy, I hope your skin returns to normal soon.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on September 04, 2012, 10:45:33 am
Thanks Judy. I had never heard of ICE numbers until a couple of years ago either. Even then it took me about a year before I put one in my phone.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Katiej on September 04, 2012, 11:10:40 am
I have ICE numbers in my phone, but my phone is locked so as Wonder mentioned no-one could probably get to them if they were needed

Another long boring day at work for me dealing with I.T. problems. Hoping for a better day tomorrow  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on September 04, 2012, 11:24:19 am
Perhaps your DH could pop in and solve them for you Katie  ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 04, 2012, 07:01:07 pm
Went into London to see DD and GS.Very good journey seeing that the Paralympics is still in full swing.Had a lovely visit with them both :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Emme on September 04, 2012, 09:54:09 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on September 04, 2012, 07:01:07 pm
Went into London to see DD and GS.Very good journey seeing that the Paralympics is still in full swing.Had a lovely visit with them both :)

That would have been nice CC.  How old is GS?


Marie
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Post by: obbie on September 05, 2012, 01:00:24 am
Lets pop over to London to see CC :)

Today is a quiet day for me at work. keeping the kids entertained..
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 05, 2012, 01:34:55 am
Washing on, short walk with dogs and quick tidy up  :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 05, 2012, 03:40:34 am
Quick tidy up here too as the cleaner is due at 1 pm then I am going for a back massage.  Works out well as at least there will be someone with Geoff for the short time I am out.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 05, 2012, 04:00:03 am
Just back from meeting DD at Lincraft, GD going on a Guides camp on Friday and has to have a camp blanket and a tea-towel dilly-bag.  Then we went to the factory outlet at Bata shoes, I needed new gumboots (got snazzy purple and pink) and a lovely pair of pretty back flats.
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 05, 2012, 04:03:08 am
Helping DD pack, she is off to Europe tomorrow night and she is only allowed 20kg on a contiki tour, try telling a 20yr old that a hair straightener is not a necessity  :-)), not much else today just general cleaning etc
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Post by: obbie on September 05, 2012, 04:38:28 am
Suzzane to a 20 year old, it properly is...

Hope DD has fun.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today
Post by: gertbysea on September 05, 2012, 04:45:32 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on September 05, 2012, 04:03:08 am
Helping DD pack, she is off to Europe tomorrow night and she is only allowed 20kg on a contiki tour, try telling a 20yr old that a hair straightener is not a necessity  :-)), not much else today just general cleaning etc

My daughter did  a few Contiki  trips in her youth and never took more than she could put in the overhead rack of the plane . She survived. For years after I kept getting backpackers on my door step. Never let Your daughter give out your  home address!!!LOL!

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on September 05, 2012, 04:49:02 am
Good one Gretchen
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 05, 2012, 07:22:23 am
Quote from: Emme on September 04, 2012, 09:54:09 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on September 04, 2012, 07:01:07 pm
Went into London to see DD and GS.Very good journey seeing that the Paralympics is still in full swing.Had a lovely visit with them both :)

That would have been nice CC.  How old is GS?


Marie
GS is three and a half months Marie.Very cute ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Wonder on September 05, 2012, 07:27:33 am
I'm with your DD, a hair straightener is definitely a necessity, I travel a lot for work and quite a bit for pleasure and would never leave home without it. I have over the years managed to buy a fantastic mini one that takes up no space and is just as powerful as the top range full size ones.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: *suzanne* on September 05, 2012, 08:32:15 am
Thanks for the advice Gert   ;D and all packed we did quite well 11.2kgs all up so the hair straightener can stay  :) and room for pressies since she gets 30kg on the way home

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Post by: Amy :-) on September 05, 2012, 08:37:10 am
Golly gosh, what did women do before the invention of hair straighteners... :-))
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 05, 2012, 08:39:23 am
I know Amy, lucky me my hair is dead straight with not a kink in sight so not a problem for me
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on September 05, 2012, 08:41:25 am
I don't see why it matters if your hair is curly or straight. We are who we are and we've got what we've got ;)
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Post by: snappy on September 05, 2012, 08:51:54 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on September 05, 2012, 08:41:25 am
I don't see why it matters if your hair is curly or straight. We are who we are and we've got what we've got ;)

But there is nothing wrong with wanting to be the best possible you Amy!  I'm another one addicted to my hair straightener!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on September 05, 2012, 08:57:02 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on September 05, 2012, 08:32:15 am
Thanks for the advice Gert   ;D and all packed we did quite well 11.2kgs all up so the hair straightener can stay  :) and room for pressies since she gets 30kg on the way home



Well done . She will,have a ball and learn a lot......not all good. LOL

Gert
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 05, 2012, 09:00:18 am
No doubt  ;D but she is a sensible girl and her friend that she is going with is too so I'm not too worried well I am but you know what I mean  :-))

 
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Jude59 on September 05, 2012, 09:03:07 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on September 05, 2012, 08:37:10 am
Golly gosh, what did women do before the invention of hair straighteners... :-))
My youngest daughter and daughter in law have been known to iron their hair ..... On a lowish setting.... They both have lovely curls.   They use hair straighteners nowadays.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 05, 2012, 09:04:29 am
Each to their own :D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 05, 2012, 09:13:42 am
My DH was absolutely levelheaded, smart, sensible, well travelled, and savvy.......until,she got on those Contiki buses. Must be something in the on board air that makes them all go crazy.  In those days there were no mobile phones. A bonus for me!

Gert
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 05, 2012, 09:19:22 am
Not helping my nerves Gert  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 05, 2012, 09:30:39 am
Suzanne it will all be good.  They all look after each other . Good time of year to go . She will probably need to sleep for about  a month when she gets home!  My daughter made some lifelong friends . She only got one tattoo.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Jude59 on September 05, 2012, 10:06:45 am
Haha Gert. Loved your throw away line about the tat!
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Post by: gertbysea on September 05, 2012, 11:09:34 am
Well it was more than twenty years ago and tatts were not too popular then. It was a small rose on an ankle.  We were a bit shocked but what to do?  She did three or four contiki all up in Europe and the US.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Jude59 on September 05, 2012, 10:49:14 pm
Sounds like she had some great times.  I didn't travel much when I was younger. Turned 18 and married and had my first daughter 18 months later so was busy for a few years. We took them to NZ but that was all.  When our son turned 20 we took him, his fiancé and our youngest daughter to Europe with us. They had a ball experiencing the different lifestyle and the great things to see.  They also  spent a lot of time testing all the European beer and wines etc.  they have been back on their own after too.  Suzanne, It does them so much good to see the world  - she will be fine. My DH and I try to go mid may to mid June - mainly to France. It's a fabulous country IMHO!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: deedub on September 06, 2012, 04:01:04 am
Working from home today - it's been a very busy week so haven't had much time to catch up on the forum. Hope to sneak some time in today!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on September 06, 2012, 04:25:11 am
deedub, glad you could pop in at work.... :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: EmeraldSue on September 06, 2012, 05:18:35 am
I feel like the biggest idiot. I have been busily cooking for the Royal Show as the cookery entries were due this morning. as well as marking assignments, organising the kids, assisting my daughter etc etc.
 Last year I made an edible standing christmas tree for the show and as I drove over the speed humps taking the kids to school, I heard a crash in the back of the car.  I was too scared to look in the box at that point. Sure enough, when i got to the showgrounds and opened the box with the christmas tree ( made from a tower of iced star biscuits) in it, it was in several pieces. I tried putting it back together, but it didn't quite work and I couldnt get the star on top to stand up.
This year, I was determined that my christmas tree would not collapse, and have spent quite a lot of time putting it together. It worked! I got it to the showgrounds safely. Problem is ( here is the idiot part) I hadn't put an entry in this year's show for the christmas tree  ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2012, 05:26:53 am
ES, you are not going well are you ;D  So much time and effort in your already very busy life, it is such a shame things haven't turned out again for you this year.  Third time lucky maybe next year - I wish you great success when you do finally get that successful entry in  :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on September 06, 2012, 05:35:30 am
Oh well at least it was in one piece. Sue idyll can please keep in touch when you are on you way across the NULLABOR . Love to hear of your adventure and how,the kids like it.


Gert
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Post by: Yvette on September 06, 2012, 05:41:20 am
Oh no ES at least you know you can make it without breaking for next year if you remember to put your entry in  ;D ;)
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Post by: Wonder on September 06, 2012, 06:00:38 am
Sue that's such a shame but at least you know what to do next year.
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Post by: obbie on September 06, 2012, 06:01:55 am
ES can't they just do a entry on the spot.
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Post by: goldfish on September 06, 2012, 06:03:31 am
Quote from: obbie on September 06, 2012, 06:01:55 am
ES can't they just do a entry on the spot.

That's what I thought, too, obbie . . . .be pretty mean not to - particularly seeing the entry had been completed and ready to go . .
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Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2012, 06:06:01 am
I doubt it girls.  If everyone turned up with last minute entries they would be inundated with them and unable to get things underway for the opening of the Royal Show. 
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 06, 2012, 06:14:05 am
what a bummer ES. do you have a pic?
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Post by: obbie on September 06, 2012, 06:25:39 am
anything goes up here for our country shows.
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Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2012, 06:34:49 am
Yes, I imagine country shows would be very different Robyn - everyone knows everyone and allowances can be made, unlike big cities where rules and regulations are very strict for good reason.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Wonder on September 06, 2012, 07:00:03 am
Unfortunately the entries actually closed quite a while ago - mid July from memory. They have so many applicants for the Melbourne show there is no way they would be able to accomodate people turning up on the day. It's such a shame though. We had been hoping to enter a cake DD decorated as part of her year 11 classes but the school forgot to enter it after they put it on display and by the time we found out it was already past the entry date.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Jude59 on September 06, 2012, 07:13:04 am
On my way into Melbourne City. Staying at the Windsor and going to see America play tonight at the Hamer Hall. Mini break :)
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Post by: obbie on September 06, 2012, 07:14:40 am
I love Melbourne shopping...... :) :)
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Post by: gertbysea on September 06, 2012, 07:21:07 am
Golly they must be my age?

Gert
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Post by: Jude59 on September 06, 2012, 07:44:46 am
Haha. Will be interesting to see how they are standing up to the ravages of time. It's funny seeing all these old timers.  Suzi quatro and Alice cooper are still looking really good in concert.  Uriah Heep too and the best the Eagles!  As you can see we love our concerts.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 06, 2012, 07:45:00 am
What a shame about your entry Sue :( :(

Today I went to my PT session and then had lunch with nana, grandpa, grandpa's brother, mum and SD to celebrate grandpa's 87th birthday. He never thought he would make it to 87, but he has!!! ;D ;D ;D
I told him he's got to make it to my birthday now, because then he will have seen all his grandchildren reach adulthood :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 06, 2012, 08:44:31 am
Thanks for listening to my grumble this morning- I was just really annoyed at myself (and disappointed.)
Wonder is right about the closing date of the entries - I put the forms in months ago. I obviously meAnt to enter that class, but didn't  put that one down. It is totally my fault, and that,s what I'm annoyed about. I should have double checked my form when it arrived in the post a month ago. I was even organised enough to bake the gingerbread biscuits before I went to Margaret River, and I'm usually such a last minute Nellie!
On the bright side, I've just eaten one of the spare biscuits, and they are really tasty - it explains why half of them disappeared last night. (DD really likes the taste of ginger).
I feel happier now, as ive disovered that I won second prize for the decorated cake I put in the open cake decoration section yesterday, and I've got the kid's school concert to look forward to tonight.
Happy again  ;)
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Post by: cecilia on September 06, 2012, 08:46:39 am
Congratulations, ES.  Maybe you could organise a Christmas Raffle at school and donate your beautiful standing Christmas tree?
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 06, 2012, 08:48:58 am
Oh, I almost forgot- here is a photo of my Christmas tree entry-that-almost-was.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/06/e4u3e7uv.jpg)
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Post by: dede on September 06, 2012, 09:00:57 am
Quote from: EmeraldSue on September 06, 2012, 08:48:58 am
Oh, I almost forgot- here is a photo of my Christmas tree entry-that-almost-was.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/06/e4u3e7uv.jpg)

Wow that looks great, I have never tried making one of these, what a great idea ;)
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Post by: goldfish on September 06, 2012, 09:01:41 am
Wow ES  . 1st prize in my books!!  That looks wonderful!! :D
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Post by: dede on September 06, 2012, 09:05:49 am
I'm totally exhausted at the moment, between looking after my own family, looking after my Nephew, trying to run my business (a little hard at the moment ) and a couple of demanding lambs that kept me awake last night at our back door baa baa baa at 1am, 2am, 3am, 4am. I finally got up and feed them at 5am. If they do that again tonight ....... Lamb roast anyone? :o
Think it was the rough weather last night as they don't usually make a noise at night.
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Post by: Rara1 on September 06, 2012, 10:19:12 am
Today I spent the day in a pastry kitchen....watching.
I was there to see if they could use a thermomix in their kitchen.
It was a great experience and am going back next week!

Rara x

Quote from: EmeraldSue on September 06, 2012, 08:48:58 am
Oh, I almost forgot- here is a photo of my Christmas tree entry-that-almost-was.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/06/e4u3e7uv.jpg)

This looks great ES!
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Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2012, 10:34:32 am
Looks great ES and congratulations on second prize in the cake decorating section too.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 06, 2012, 10:39:09 am
ES what a disppointment for you. Your Christmas tree looks wonderful. You should walk first prize in next year.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 06, 2012, 11:04:07 am
Your Christmas Tree looks wonderful ES.Congrats on winning second prize in the cake decoration class. :)
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Post by: nazar on September 06, 2012, 11:26:45 am
OH NO    emerald sue l can really feel your frustration 
well done the Christmas tree looks fantastic
 Congratulation on your 2 prize for your decorated cake
l have done the opposite at our local show and turned up and work out l forgot to to bake some item l had entered
its easy done we live busy lives dont worry about it . its good practice for next year 
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Post by: goldfish on September 06, 2012, 11:51:22 am
Congratulations on the 2nd place in the cake decorating. Well done!!  Do you have a photo?!?!

(http://dl5.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1430/1430415a89yyy22k7.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
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Post by: snappy on September 06, 2012, 01:47:07 pm
ES do you have a photo of the decorated cake that won second prize?
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 06, 2012, 01:59:23 pm
Christmas tree looks great ES. Instructions please?
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 06, 2012, 02:03:00 pm
Great looking Christmas tree Sue, it would almost be a shame to eat it!!! :-)) ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 06, 2012, 10:09:25 pm
Love the christmas tree cake ES
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Post by: Yvette on September 07, 2012, 01:41:28 am
Looks great ES you should make up a few later in the year and sell them for Christmas
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Post by: Wonder on September 07, 2012, 04:30:02 am
Well done ES, the christmas tree looks great. Would love to see a photo of the cake.
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Post by: obbie on September 07, 2012, 04:49:25 am
I have been on ebay today
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 07, 2012, 04:51:52 am
Did you buy anything Robyn?
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Post by: obbie on September 07, 2012, 04:52:53 am
I bought cake tins yesterday, looking at kids clothes and tupperware today.
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Post by: Yvette on September 07, 2012, 04:56:26 am
Robyn have you tried the tupperware casserole dishes can't remember the name of them now, you can freeze, microwave and put them in the oven?
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 07, 2012, 05:00:02 am
Sounds good, I bought some cake tins of amazon yesterday
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Post by: obbie on September 07, 2012, 05:22:43 am
Sounds good Yvette, no I haven't, but I will :D
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Post by: Yvette on September 07, 2012, 05:25:48 am
Ok Robyn let me know if you find them any cheaper
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Post by: cookie1 on September 07, 2012, 05:46:59 am
Shopping for the camping trip. :-\ :-\
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Post by: gertbysea on September 07, 2012, 05:54:27 am
For food for the trip or stuff for the new  caravan?

Gert
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Post by: dede on September 07, 2012, 07:04:35 am
Enjoyed my day today with no kids at home (last day of school for 2 weeks) caught up on the house work and enjoyed the peace :)
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Post by: Nikkit on September 07, 2012, 07:13:29 am
Washing, it'll be a nice weekend to do some burning so didn't want the clothes to smell.
Gardening, pulling and digging in weeds and my back is protesting!
Trying to keep horses out of my garden, apparently the grass is better in there ???
On here... ;D
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Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2012, 07:24:07 am
Not much at all.  Had SIL & her friend visit before lunch then dropped Mum at the hairdressers, Katiej visited this afternoon and bought me some of her scrubbies plus the dear girl also picked up some citric acid at a good price for the dishwashing powder recipe. Now I am about to go and do some food shopping.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 07, 2012, 07:45:35 am
I did 100 laps at the pool this morning and then walked home, which hurt my hip, but I didn't have my broomstick with me :-))
Trying to study this afternoon but I feel a bit distracted. Something is bugging me.... I don't know what though ???

Oh yeah, I also did a load of washing and cooked my soup for lunch :)
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Post by: obbie on September 07, 2012, 07:46:49 am
Busy Amy... ;) ;)
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 07, 2012, 07:59:45 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on September 07, 2012, 07:45:35 am
I did 100 laps at the pool this morning and then walked home, which hurt my hip, but I didn't have my broomstick with me :-))

You'll have to try and remember that broomstick.  ;)

I hope you are remembering to try and breath while you are swimming. Remember swimming is an aerobic exercise, you wouldn't try to run while holding your breath. Swim Smooth.

I only swam about 2k this morning so that is about 80 lengths of the 25 mtr pool.

I have been working through checking all of my schools end of month finances. Now I have to stat working on professional development session the I have to present in about a week.
                                           
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 07, 2012, 08:07:44 am
Quote from: Dashingden on September 07, 2012, 07:59:45 am
I hope you are remembering to try and breath while you are swimming. Remember swimming is an aerobic exercise, you wouldn't try to run while holding your breath. Swim Smooth.                             

Well, actually... I do sometimes hold my breath when I run :-)) It's bad, I know. I struggle to get into a rhythm so I just hold it. But I do breathe while swimming, unless I'm doing a drill where I have to swim as far as I can in one breath. Which is only one length of the pool anyway :)
Den, do you breathe on every stroke? I was getting a sore neck from turning my head so much. I wondered whether I should be holding my breath a bit longer and breathing every third or fourth stroke.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 07, 2012, 08:39:23 am
wouldn't it be good if they could pipe some music into the pool as you swim laps?
I really don't know where the day goes to...
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 07, 2012, 08:42:18 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on September 07, 2012, 08:07:44 am

Den, do you breathe on every stroke? I was getting a sore neck from turning my head so much. I wondered whether I should be holding my breath a bit longer and breathing every third or fourth stroke.

I try and breath every third stroke alternating between the left and right side. It is called bilateral breathing and is good for achieving a balanced stroke. I don;t hold my breath though. I take a breath then start exhaling slowly and steadily until I tun my head to the other side to breath again. Think breath-bubble-bubble-breath. Swim Smooth was a reference to a website about improving your swimming technique.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 07, 2012, 08:44:04 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on September 07, 2012, 08:39:23 am
wouldn't it be good if they could pipe some music into the pool as you swim laps?

With my luck they would play something I wouldn't like.  You can buy water proof mp3 players that are made for use in the pool.
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Post by: mcmich on September 07, 2012, 09:01:58 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on September 07, 2012, 08:07:44 am
Quote from: Dashingden on September 07, 2012, 07:59:45 am
I hope you are remembering to try and breath while you are swimming. Remember swimming is an aerobic exercise, you wouldn't try to run while holding your breath. Swim Smooth.                              

Well, actually... I do sometimes hold my breath when I run :-)) It's bad, I know. I struggle to get into a rhythm so I just hold it. But I do breathe while swimming, unless I'm doing a drill where I have to swim as far as I can in one breath. Which is only one length of the pool anyway :)
Den, do you breathe on every stroke? I was getting a sore neck from turning my head so much. I wondered whether I should be holding my breath a bit longer and breathing every third or fourth stroke.
Could you use a snorkle Amy? Then you wouldn't have to turn your head.
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Post by: jeninwa on September 07, 2012, 09:05:30 am
I would like something that counts the laps for you. :)
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Post by: mcmich on September 07, 2012, 09:08:50 am
Quote from: jeninwa on September 07, 2012, 09:05:30 am
I would like something that counts the laps for you. :)
LOL, I only have to count to 1 and that's in thirds.
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Post by: SueJen on September 07, 2012, 09:13:02 am
Laps, at my age it's easy to count to two ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 07, 2012, 09:15:57 am
*sigh* its that time of day again when the afternoon sun streams in through my windows
and shows up all the dirt
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Post by: SueJen on September 07, 2012, 09:20:55 am
just go and do some laps CP will be good for you :-)) :-)) :-))
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Post by: mcmich on September 07, 2012, 09:24:04 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on September 07, 2012, 09:15:57 am
*sigh* its that time of day again when the afternoon sun streams in through my windows
and shows up all the dirt
Time to get the window washer CP. Just had mine done on Wednesday.
Lovely fellow, not quite as easy on the eye as Helene's window washers though.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 07, 2012, 09:26:46 am
Quote from: jeninwa on September 07, 2012, 09:05:30 am
I would like something that counts the laps for you. :)

I bought a swimming lap counter from Catch of the Day. It seems to work ok once you figure out how to read instructions. English translated from Chinese, I think they may have had auto correct on when they were writing them.  :D
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Post by: rainbow on September 07, 2012, 10:00:08 am
Well I am all the way up north in Carnarvon, windy and 30, a lot different to Albany, but we are coping lol  ;D
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Post by: SueJen on September 07, 2012, 10:05:17 am
great to hear from you Rainbow. Really nice day here today but earlier in week,  freezing 8degrees max on Tuesday.

 :) :) :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 07, 2012, 11:32:06 am
Just rub it in Rainbow. :) :)
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Post by: Debbiebillg on September 07, 2012, 01:26:44 pm
Quote from: Dashingden on September 07, 2012, 09:26:46 am
Quote from: jeninwa on September 07, 2012, 09:05:30 am
I would like something that counts the laps for you. :)

I bought a swimming lap counter from Catch of the Day. It seems to work ok once you figure out how to read instructions. English translated from Chinese, I think they may have had auto correct on when they were writing them.  :D

We call it Chinglish lol !!
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 07, 2012, 01:28:04 pm
I wish I had studied Chinglish at school. lol  :D
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Post by: Debbiebillg on September 07, 2012, 01:37:30 pm
Quote from: Dashingden on September 07, 2012, 01:28:04 pm
I wish I had studied Chinglish at school. lol  :D

Yes me too, it can be so hard deciphering what the heck they mean sometimes !
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Post by: dede on September 07, 2012, 09:14:03 pm
Hopefully today I can get out in the garden to mow, weed, trim and clean up. Bit early yet to know what the weather is going to be like. Hopefully that wind will stay away.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 08, 2012, 12:04:21 am
Quote from: Dashingden on September 07, 2012, 08:42:18 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on September 07, 2012, 08:07:44 am

Den, do you breathe on every stroke? I was getting a sore neck from turning my head so much. I wondered whether I should be holding my breath a bit longer and breathing every third or fourth stroke.

I try and breath every third stroke alternating between the left and right side. It is called bilateral breathing and is good for achieving a balanced stroke. I don;t hold my breath though. I take a breath then start exhaling slowly and steadily until I tun my head to the other side to breath again. Think breath-bubble-bubble-breath. Swim Smooth was a reference to a website about improving your swimming technique.

I remember we talked about that website on the retreat. I will have to get on and read some of the info again :)

Quote from: mcmich on September 07, 2012, 09:01:58 am
Could you use a snorkle Amy? Then you wouldn't have to turn your head.

I'm trying to practice swimming as I would in a triathlon, and I don't think they allow snorkels ???
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Post by: obbie on September 08, 2012, 04:23:29 am
Dede you can come and weed, mow here if you like....

Cooking and cleaning..
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Post by: Wonder on September 08, 2012, 08:15:48 am
Long walk to get up the km's for the Melbourne half marathon in October. No where near as sore as last week. Basketball with DS and shopping with DD. just having a rest and glass of sparkling before finishing off the slow cooked lamb, tatziki and salad for dinner.
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Post by: snappy on September 08, 2012, 09:51:51 am
Quote from: Wonder on September 08, 2012, 08:15:48 am
Long walk to get up the km's for the Melbourne half marathon in October. No where near as sore as last week. Basketball with DS and shopping with DD. just having a rest and glass of sparkling before finishing off the slow cooked lamb, tatziki and salad for dinner.

Wow wonder a half marathon!  I'm hoping to do the blackmores Sydney one next year - I've only just started running again and think I would struggle with anything over a 10km at the moment.
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Post by: Wonder on September 08, 2012, 09:56:36 am
Snappy we are actually only walking, I'm a jogger but avent done that sort of distance in a few years and a girlfriend who s a very fast walker was looking for a friend to do t with her. We will be walking but at a pretty fast pace so probably won't be doing it much slower than a lt of people will be jogging. I've only been doing gym work and 5km runs recently, it's such a difference to getting. Lot of km's on the legs. Our kids friend and husbands are either walking or jogging the 5.7km so it should be a good day.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 08, 2012, 10:39:55 am
 A 45 km bike ride for me this morning then pruning the fruit trees that have not been done for years. Two loads of cuttings to the tip and a third ready to go.
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Post by: dede on September 08, 2012, 11:25:37 am
Quote from: obbie on September 08, 2012, 04:23:29 am
Dede you can come and weed, mow here if you like....

Cooking and cleaning..

Ok Obbie, I will book you in :D, might have to wait till my niece is born though.

DH just took the lambs away to the farm (yay), still have to go and feed them 3 times a day, but at least I won't be able to hear them.

Today I managed to weed, whipper snipper, and mow the front lawns.
Tomorrow I will clean up the back yard (lamb poo everywhere) and mow. And hopefully some cooking.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 08, 2012, 12:22:26 pm
Cooking so that we don't starve while camping. :)
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Post by: gertbysea on September 08, 2012, 12:31:58 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on September 08, 2012, 12:22:26 pm
Cooking so that we don't starve while camping. :)

Too funny!

Gert
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 08, 2012, 12:36:29 pm
The mention of Chinglish reminded me of the engrish.com (http://www.engrish.com/) web site.  It is great fun.  Always makes me laugh.
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Post by: SueJen on September 08, 2012, 11:44:41 pm
Up early, all dressed in eagles gear, off to the football
Will take us 5 hours to get there
GO THE EAGLES
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on September 08, 2012, 11:50:21 pm
Good luck SueJen (& Cookie), it would be nice to see both WA teams progress to the finals.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 08, 2012, 11:59:33 pm
Yesterday I went into town and bought myself a new singlet and jacket :) Then I went home, did some cooking, went to the pool and swam another 100 laps like I did the day before, and then I went to work for 4 hours :D

Todays plans remain a mystery.... because I haven't decided what to do yet :-))
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Post by: judydawn on September 09, 2012, 06:00:36 am
Such a lovely day here in Adelaide so we went for a short drive, bought fish and chips for lunch then sat in the car overlooking the beach.  From there onto Harvey Norman where I've ordered a TV set for my Mum for her 90th in December from our family. 
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 09, 2012, 06:05:48 am
Sounds like a wonderful day Judy :D
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Post by: judydawn on September 09, 2012, 06:07:41 am
Got to get DH out of the house occasionally Amy and it's nice sitting there watching all the fitness fanatics running, walking, cycling or whatever.  All ages, shapes and sizes - very entertaining ;D
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Post by: Emme on September 09, 2012, 06:13:40 am
DS1 came for weekend and has now gone home.  I should be doing some cooking but will leave that until tomorrow.  Sat down and finished a book from the library.   Feeling very tired, must be old age catching up.
Marie  ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 09, 2012, 06:16:11 am
Marie, whats this Old bit. :-* :-* :-*

You are young, age is just a number, don't worry.... :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 09, 2012, 06:25:08 am
Quote from: judydawn on September 09, 2012, 06:07:41 am
Got to get DH out of the house occasionally Amy and it's nice sitting there watching all the fitness fanatics running, walking, cycling or whatever.  All ages, shapes and sizes - very entertaining ;D

LOL better than watching a movie ;D

Quote from: obbie on September 09, 2012, 06:16:11 am
Marie, whats this Old bit. :-* :-* :-*

You are young, age is just a number, don't worry.... :D

Robyn is right Marie, you're not old :-*
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Post by: Emme on September 09, 2012, 06:29:15 am
Obbie & Amy that is so nice, I will have to employ you as my cheer squad you have made me feel better, I will get up now and put the kettle on.

Marie  ;D ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 09, 2012, 06:37:02 am
Remember you are only as old as the person you are feeling. Oops I mean you are only as old as you feel.  ;)

Right now I feel pretty old. I went for a long run this morning (28km). You know it is going to be hard when the first 4 kms hurt. I finished it but walked more than I would have liked. I am starting to think I might not make my marathon.  I still have a couple of 32km runs to complete over the next 6 weeks and I am not looking forward to them.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on September 09, 2012, 07:05:01 am
After a day of cooking in TMx yesterday and having friends round for dinner I am having my dinner cooked for me today.  It is my last day without the family I go to airport at five am tomorrow to pick them up. Just about finished the long list of things I wanted to achieve whilst they were away.  Did a bit of browsing as Sunday shopping new to WA, thank goodness we have now caught up with the rest of the world!!
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 09, 2012, 07:06:27 am
Went on a 5km walk through Bold Park in the middle of the day. Exhausted now.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 09, 2012, 07:46:07 am
That sounds like it would have been nice CP. It is a lovely day for a walk.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 09, 2012, 07:51:12 am
Emme, we all feel like that when the visitors go home.
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Post by: mcmich on September 09, 2012, 08:22:20 am
DH and I picked up my mum and went to the farmers markets and then took a walk on Newcastle foreshore and a visit to Christchurch Cathedral.
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Post by: deedub on September 09, 2012, 09:01:27 am
Lovely day in Melbourne so we had a lazy lunch at a pub overlooking the river then visited some friends nearby. No cooking, will be a scratch meal tonight, too full from lunch. Getting ready for the week ahead, both kids have wheelathons, eldest DD goes away to camp, youngest DD has a school concert - busy week!
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Post by: obbie on September 09, 2012, 09:02:01 am
I went grocery shopping for the week, then cooking.

what else to do on a Sunday.. ;D
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Post by: Nikkit on September 09, 2012, 11:52:03 pm
Yesterday really, but my girlfriend and I made a mechanical cow so we can train our horses for cutting. It is fantastic for our first effort, cost us nothing with some old cray pot rope, an old excercise bike and a kids bike picked up off the roadside junk out, and a chaff bag, but we do need a few improvements. (biggest one we decided is an esky with some cold bevvies in it for the person on the bike!) We'll get there.
I didn't take a picture, must do - it is a piece of working art and our "boys" got the hang of it so it works. Yay!
Did a bit of training with my horse on the 'cow'.
Also helped hubby fit a roll up shade thingy-ma-jig to the truck for when we go camping.
Hubby cleaned out the shed so my horse float could go in.
Had a coldy (or 2 ;D) out the back at the end of the day. 
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Post by: mcmich on September 09, 2012, 11:55:26 pm
That sounds really good Nikkit. Would love to see a pic.  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 10, 2012, 12:07:07 am
What a very productive day. Wanna see the "cow"!

Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on September 10, 2012, 02:01:10 am
Ok, I'll take one on Friday as that is when we both have time to work it again.
It is a "two woman job" as we need one on the bike to pedal to move the cow and one on her horse to work it. We could have bought a basic automatic one from the States for a mere 3 grand...but finances don't quite stretch that far and we aren't cutting for sheep stations!
The things we girls do when we don't have real cows handy!!
I'm not too sure what you ladies are expecting to see with our cow! Might have to come up with a name for it too... ;D
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Post by: mcmich on September 10, 2012, 08:14:21 am
Thanks Nikkit, looking forward to it.
Do you have to have your horses trained for cutting to sell them? Just wondering why you need to train them if you don't have any cows?
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 10, 2012, 02:39:57 pm
I went for a swim this morning, then work.

I went in this morning with a plan for the day in my head. Turned on my computer and went to make coffee. When I got back there was a pop up reminder form my calendar. I was due in Bruce Rock at 10:30, a 2 hour drive.

So much for my plans. I will have to make sure I set the reminder for 3 days before my Monday appointments from now on instead of the standard 24 hrs.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 10, 2012, 03:35:32 pm
Oh boy...
Not good start to the day/week DD. mine not much better and I felt like I had a finger in every pie until I managed to pull it al together at the end. Lots of little probs that I wish I could just distance myself from.
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Post by: Nikkit on September 10, 2012, 11:21:04 pm
mcmich, no not training to sell. Training to compete.  We have about 10 or so competitions over the summer months here in the West, we don't compete over winter as the futurities and big competitions all happen in the East and we can't have comps at the same time.
So we are training to compete as our next comp is in a week and half and after not seeing cows for about 4 months it does take the boys some time to get back into the swing of things. We are just tuning them up, getting good stops and rollbacks and making them think.
I could not sell my spotty bottomed boy, we have come such a long way together in the last 3 or so years, more gravel roads than bitumen that's for sure!
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Post by: mcmich on September 10, 2012, 11:23:03 pm
Wow, that sounds like lots of fun Nik. The horses must enjoy it.
Do you do well in the comps?
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Post by: Nikkit on September 11, 2012, 12:06:04 am
It is fun mcmich, and no I do not do well - I am very bad at cutting!  I bought a horse who was bred for showing and he had never seen a cow in his life when I got him, he had never done anything more than a trot - so had a LOT to learn, so I really threw him in the deep end. I have never done anything like this before either. My attitude / idea I guess you might say, is to go out for the weekend with my horse, socialise with people and horses, play with a few cows, and if I can come out of the pen after 2 1/2 minutes with no sand in my knickers and a smile on my face - then I am a winner!
I did win the buckle for beginner 2 hand in 2010 here, so was thrilled to bits I can tell you.
And my hubby said "phwoar...can I be your buckle bunny?"!!!
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Post by: Halex on September 11, 2012, 12:22:15 am
I am visiting my friend today,she has her chemo info session wed & thurs her first session.  Will know after her session how much cooking I will need to do.

Her dh is having an operation on Oct 8!!!!!

Another friend dropped her off a shepherds pie at the weekend, hoping more friends start to help out :)

H :)
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Post by: Yvette on September 11, 2012, 12:28:08 am
Hope the visit goies well Hally and more people start to cook for her a bit hard on you having to cook that much extra but I am sure you enjoy it most of the time  :)
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Post by: gertbysea on September 11, 2012, 12:41:14 am
Make a few phone calls H most people would want to help. Don't  deprive them of  the gift of giving.iwoild want to help if I knew.

Gert
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Post by: maddy on September 11, 2012, 12:53:08 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on September 11, 2012, 12:41:14 am
Make a few phone calls H most people would want to help. Don't  deprive them of  the gift of giving.iwoild want to help if I knew.

Gert

agreed.....I think more people would want to help, but are unsure how....sadly, I found people kept their distance as they felt they didn't know what to say  :(
She is lucky to have you Hally  :)
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Post by: Wonder on September 11, 2012, 12:57:25 am
I agree, I'm always hopeless at either finding out that people aren't well and need help or just thinking that others would be grateful for some food to be made, but if I ever get a call I'm more than happy to cook as much as is needed. Also, I'm often able to find time late at night to cook for others but because I work quite long days I struggle to be able to deliver the goods, maybe there are some people that are able to cook if you are able to just deliver on their behalf.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on September 11, 2012, 01:22:14 am
Quote from: Wonder on September 11, 2012, 12:57:25 am
I agree, I'm always hopeless at either finding out that people aren't well and need help or just thinking that others would be grateful for some food to be made, but if I ever get a call I'm more than happy to cook as much as is needed. Also, I'm often able to find time late at night to cook for others but because I work quite long days I struggle to be able to deliver the goods, maybe there are some people that are able to cook if you are able to just deliver on their behalf.

Good idea. Evan a roster might work.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on September 11, 2012, 01:53:20 am
I love cooking, its the one thing I really enjoy.

People would help Hally, if they were asked.

Yes Gert, some people are unsure of what to do or  say.
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Post by: goldfish on September 11, 2012, 01:55:10 am
I agree - sometimes it's just not knowing  . . .maybe suggest to a few friends you thought it would be good if you could pool efforts - maybe even cook together if you all have the same time free.  A good time to catch up and have some fun together. Takes menu planning to a whole new level!!!  But do encourage others to help too Hally . . .what you're doing is fantastic but I think in the long run it would be less stressful for you to have others pitch in. Good luck!!   I'm sure your friend and her family are just so thankful for this kind of support!!
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Post by: Halex on September 11, 2012, 03:54:50 am
Thank you.

You guys are so right. Her house was full of flowers which people sent to cheer her up, but not much help.

I have some contacts for some friends so will look into ths after her first chemo.

H :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on September 11, 2012, 03:58:52 am
Quote from: Nikkit on September 11, 2012, 12:06:04 am
It is fun mcmich, and no I do not do well - I am very bad at cutting!  I bought a horse who was bred for showing and he had never seen a cow in his life when I got him, he had never done anything more than a trot - so had a LOT to learn, so I really threw him in the deep end. I have never done anything like this before either. My attitude / idea I guess you might say, is to go out for the weekend with my horse, socialise with people and horses, play with a few cows, and if I can come out of the pen after 2 1/2 minutes with no sand in my knickers and a smile on my face - then I am a winner!
I did win the buckle for beginner 2 hand in 2010 here, so was thrilled to bits I can tell you.
And my hubby said "phwoar...can I be your buckle bunny?"!!!

 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on September 12, 2012, 02:09:10 am
I have to get off the forum. I am sitting here waiting to go into theatre, starving and reading about food. It was probably a bad idea.
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Post by: Yvette on September 12, 2012, 02:13:08 am
Good luck with the op
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Post by: gertbysea on September 12, 2012, 02:35:49 am
Good luck dashing den.

Gert
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 12, 2012, 02:40:38 am
Hope your op goes well DD

Today I have sorted all of Lily's clothes out a couple of bags for the salvo's and a couple of bags for my niece,  now to go shopping for more, my favourite past time  ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 12, 2012, 03:28:50 am
Bookwork today...
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Post by: judydawn on September 12, 2012, 03:35:07 am
Good luck Den.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 12, 2012, 05:17:59 am
Well I made it. Still a little groggy and a bit of pain in my arm but that is to be expected. Dr said my tendon was struck to the plate in my wrist which is why I had trouble bending my finger. Hopefully when the swelling goes down and with a bit of physio I should get full movement and strength back.

I won't have yo ask DW to open jars for me any more.
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Post by: Yvette on September 12, 2012, 05:20:07 am
That's great news Den  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 12, 2012, 06:52:55 am
Good to hear Den :D Fingers crossed for a speedy recovery!
Hopefully DW won't be too disappointed that you no longer need her assistance to open jars lol :-))
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Post by: Emme on September 12, 2012, 06:58:55 am
Great news Dashingden, hope it heals quickly for you

Marie
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Post by: deedub on September 12, 2012, 08:11:42 am
Good news DD.
Hally, when my late partner was first diagnosed a good friend set up a roster online & notified all our friends about it.  It had things like meal drop offs, childcare (so I could visit him in hospital), shopping, cleaning & so forth. I think it really helped our friends as well as us because they all wanted to help but weren't sure how. Something to think about.
Today the housesitter came over for instructions & to pick up keys. Only 4 more sleeps & then we're off to Malaysia!
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Post by: mcmich on September 12, 2012, 08:27:42 am
Enjoy your time away deedub.

Work today and it was a very good shift with delightful patients.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 12, 2012, 08:33:19 am
Good news your op went well DD :)
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Post by: Emme on September 12, 2012, 08:47:15 am
Hello CC  How is your GS?

Marie  :)
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Post by: Nikkit on September 12, 2012, 08:52:29 am
Love it DD - you've been in for an operation, still groggy and you are back in here before you've been discharged from hospital! :o
Now there's a dedicated ... or possibly addicted forum member!
Hope you have a speedy recovery  ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on September 12, 2012, 08:56:03 am
Evening Marie ;D
Off to see GS today.He absolutely adorable but all Granny's think that about their GC's :D :D :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on September 12, 2012, 10:05:38 am
Hi Marie, how are you..

exciting news for you soon....... :D
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Post by: Emme on September 12, 2012, 10:11:13 am
Quote from: obbie on September 12, 2012, 10:05:38 am
Hi Marie, how are you..

exciting news for you soon....... :D
Oooh  goody, love good news.  How was your day, mine was taken up with grocery shopping,  Have cooking to do tomorrow.

Marie
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Post by: obbie on September 12, 2012, 10:18:32 am
I went shopping today for ......... ;D ;D ;D

 DH said yes....... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Emme on September 12, 2012, 10:21:41 am
Quote from: obbie on September 12, 2012, 10:18:32 am
I went shopping today for ......... ;D ;D ;D

 DH said yes....... ;D ;D ;D
Yippeeeee
When  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 12, 2012, 10:33:40 am
Oh Obbie have you got it yet...??????????
I've been painting my laundry how can such a small room take so long.  ???
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 12, 2012, 11:44:40 am
Gggrrrrr I'm just stewing over this email that I was sent after 5pm by a very annoying client. He loves to have a dig whenever he can so I just ignore him and don't reply cos I feel like being as rude back. Instead I delete his emails to get the bad karma off my computer but his comments are still annoying me I think I need to go and punch my pillow
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Post by: gertbysea on September 12, 2012, 11:48:07 am
Not worth worrying about it . Never give people like that a voice.  Have a glass of.

Gert
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Post by: dede on September 12, 2012, 01:24:15 pm
Sick kids and DH, not a good combination. Kids are pretty easy to deal with though, bit of panadol, a blanket and tv usually keeps them happy.
But DH :o that's a different story :(
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 12, 2012, 01:28:37 pm
Uh-oh Mandi... not MAN-FLU :o
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Post by: dede on September 12, 2012, 01:30:54 pm
Yep that's the one Amy.
Poor little DS has a terrible high temp, I just tucked him into bed with another dose of panadol. Hope he's feeling better soon.
But can't make DH happy, he's moping about :(
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Post by: snappy on September 12, 2012, 01:42:25 pm
Quote from: Halex on September 11, 2012, 03:54:50 am
Thank you.

You guys are so right. Her house was full of flowers which people sent to cheer her up, but not much help.

I have some contacts for some friends so will look into ths after her first chemo.

H :)

H
Check out this website- it helps you set up an online meal train and send email invites.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 12, 2012, 02:44:33 pm
I have to agree Gretch, someone said at least it's work related and not a friend. Am having a glass of now  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 12, 2012, 02:46:41 pm
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on September 12, 2012, 02:44:33 pm
I have to agree Gretch, someone said at least it's work related and not a friend. Am having a glass of now  :D

As you do  ;D

Gert
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Post by: Emme on September 12, 2012, 10:10:31 pm
Dede, hope family are soon on the mend.  Not fun at all.
CP don't let that customer get to you, not worth it. Hope you finally got some sleep. Take care

Marie
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Post by: dede on September 12, 2012, 10:51:21 pm
DS jumped out of bed this morning all happy because he feels better :)
Hopefully that's the end of that. :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 12, 2012, 11:25:24 pm
Quote from: dede on September 12, 2012, 10:51:21 pm
DS jumped out of bed this morning all happy because he feels better :)
Hopefully that's the end of that. :D

Good to hear Mandi :)
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Post by: gertbysea on September 12, 2012, 11:49:53 pm
Quote from: dede on September 12, 2012, 10:51:21 pm
DS jumped out of bed this morning all happy because he feels better :)
Hopefully that's the end of that. :D

Fastest recovery from"man flu" I have hear of.

Gert ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 12, 2012, 11:58:17 pm
I have to have acupuncture today. I don't want toooooo!! :'(

Sorry, I feel better now :)
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Post by: Yvette on September 13, 2012, 12:11:49 am
Mandi glad your DH is better

Suck it up AMy you will be right  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 13, 2012, 12:13:41 am
Quote from: Yvette on September 13, 2012, 12:11:49 am
Suck it up AMy you will be right  :D

I don't suck it up, the physio sticks it in ;D ;D ;D

I. Am. Terrified.
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Post by: Yvette on September 13, 2012, 12:44:31 am
You will be right AMy just don't look  :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 13, 2012, 01:08:43 am
No Marie certainly wouldn't lose any sleep over this guy. I knew what he was going to be like from the start and took him on as a challenge cos no one else wanted him. Only thing is he is the most annoying person I have ever dealt with.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 13, 2012, 01:15:04 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on September 13, 2012, 01:08:43 am
No Marie certainly wouldn't lose any sleep over this guy. I knew what he was going to be like from the start and took him on as a challenge cos no one else wanted him. Only thing is he is the most annoying person I have ever dealt with.

I love it CP you can have a lot  of fun with this client.  First you are a lot  smarter than he is so you can play the game  better.  He will keep you on your toes trying to one up you poor fellow.  Let the games begin.  Bully's always lose.  Might make your day interesting.  Never never let him know you are annoyed . Just enjoy the challenge.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on September 13, 2012, 01:58:04 am
DS is still feeling fine, must of been one of those 24 hour bugs. Glad that's over. Now let's hope my Nephew doesn't get it.
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Post by: mcmich on September 13, 2012, 07:15:38 am
Shopping  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Yvette on September 13, 2012, 07:16:37 am
Amy did you sruvive?
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Post by: judydawn on September 13, 2012, 08:46:04 am
We are sitting having a coffee at the interstate train terminal waiting for the Indian Pacific which is on it's way to Perth from Sydney. On board are a NZ couple we met 20 years ago when we were on a River Murray cruise here in SA.  I only made 1 wrong turn to get here but knew where I had gone wrong - I can't remember the last time I came here and DH is not a good navigator!  Phew, made it.
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Post by: dede on September 13, 2012, 08:53:45 am
How exciting Judy, are they staying with you? Would be lovely to catch up Im sure :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 13, 2012, 08:56:07 am
I hate driving on unknown roads Judy so can relate to your relief at reaching your destination.The only time DH and I really fallout is when I'm navigating,just don't understand maps :P Have a nice visit :)
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Post by: Emme on September 13, 2012, 09:14:28 am
Morning CC, I also hate driving on unknown roads, very stressful especially with a lot of traffic and impatient drivers.
Judy, hope you have a lovely visit with your friends, be lovely to catch up.

Marie
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Post by: judydawn on September 13, 2012, 12:36:57 pm
Yes it was a lovely catch-up, they haven't changed a bit and we all recognised each other - well maybe DH didn't but I think it all came back to him as we chatted.  Mandi they are going all the way to Perth so it was just a 1.5 hour stopover here in Adelaide.  Girls and navigating - mmm, some of us are not the best but driving and navigating is the hardest of all. 
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Post by: Bonsai on September 13, 2012, 12:49:17 pm
My DH always navigates when we drive in unfamiliar areas as I have laterality issues so often say left when I mean right -it has caused some drama when I navigate!    A GPS can be really handy if you're driving alone.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 13, 2012, 02:03:12 pm
Quote from: Yvette on September 13, 2012, 07:16:37 am
Amy did you sruvive?

Only just. It really stung, I had to try hard not to cry :( Apparently that wasn't even a full session though, and I'm going to need more over the next few weeks.
I'm just wondering when its going to start feeling better ???

I was very excited that I got to use the TMX at college today! I just blended the mixture for a salmon mousse for our practical cooking aspect of texture modification :)
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Post by: Debbiebillg on September 13, 2012, 02:56:37 pm
Amy,
When I was eight yrs old we were returning to the UK on holiday and we had to have injections. My parents took us to the doctor, I made everyone else in my family go first and then when it was my turn I ran out of the surgery (it was in a shopping centre) and I bolted, they couldn't catch me ! Eventually it took 4 adults to hold me down ! I kept saying I'm not going to the UK if I have to have needles you can leave me here !! I have seen my DH have accupuncture and ewwwwww the thought of it.  You're being brave though, I hope it starts to work for you !

Ohhh and I can't even hold the kids while they have their needles, have to get DH to do it !
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on September 13, 2012, 09:43:47 pm
My DS hated needles when he was little, when he had his needles he called the nurse a poopey looser (was his favorite word at the time)
He was so mad at her for doing that to him :D
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Post by: mcmich on September 13, 2012, 11:10:20 pm
Quote from: Bonsai on September 13, 2012, 12:49:17 pm
My DH always navigates when we drive in unfamiliar areas as I have laterality issues so often say left when I mean right -it has caused some drama when I navigate!    A GPS can be really handy if you're driving alone.
I'm so glad I got a GPS. I can't tell my left from my right, friends just point if they are giving directions.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 13, 2012, 11:33:00 pm
Quote from: Debbiebillg on September 13, 2012, 02:56:37 pm
Amy,
When I was eight yrs old we were returning to the UK on holiday and we had to have injections. My parents took us to the doctor, I made everyone else in my family go first and then when it was my turn I ran out of the surgery (it was in a shopping centre) and I bolted, they couldn't catch me ! Eventually it took 4 adults to hold me down ! I kept saying I'm not going to the UK if I have to have needles you can leave me here !! I have seen my DH have accupuncture and ewwwwww the thought of it.  You're being brave though, I hope it starts to work for you !

Thanks Debbiebillg... it doesn't feel much different yet, but I suppose it was only a half treatment after all :(
I would be like you as an 8-year old in that situation! I wouldn't go anywhere if it meant having a needle. There would have to be very extreme circumstances for that to happen :-))
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Post by: Wonder on September 13, 2012, 11:45:51 pm
Amy, I had dry needling on my knee almost three weeks ago and while it felt good straight after I haven't seen any sustained improvement and it's actually felt a little worse I think. I spoke to my physio and he said I need to be patient and the exercises and dry needling might actually make it worse for a little while until the the muscles strengthen from the exercises. I'm going for a second treatment on Monday so hoping to see some improvement next week although I've been a bit slack on my daily exercises  :-[
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 14, 2012, 12:03:57 am
Oh... that doesn't sound very good Wonder :( Everyone I've spoken to has told me that the relief is almost instant ???
I've been a bit slack on my hip exercises, but thats because I've been out of the house a lot over the last couple of days and I need my bed to be able to do them. I think a lot of people get slack on physio exercises though.
I hope the needling on Monday gives you some relief. I was thinking to myself yesterday as I was lying in the physio room: "why on Earth do we PAY for this?" :-))
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Post by: obbie on September 14, 2012, 12:08:02 am
Hope you are ok Amy.

When My kids get needles, the doctors give them stickers, a stamp on the hand, and jelly beans.
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Post by: Yvette on September 14, 2012, 12:59:22 am
Glad you had a good catch up JD

Amy my DD22 used to be scared silly of needles had to have a blood test when she was about 13 she went white as a ghost and had to lie down. Then she decided to become a midwife and had to have countless needles so she is used to it now. I think the more you have the easier it gets.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 14, 2012, 02:14:15 am
Amy I think some of the ongoing burning/pain might be because of your fear of needles. you are probably tense while the treatment is underway which is understandable. I know that when I am having dry needling if tense up it is painful.

Everyone and every injury responds differently to treatment.  Sometimes I find almost instant relief from treatment and sometimes it is a day or two later before I notice an improvement.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 14, 2012, 05:25:40 am
Quote from: obbie on September 14, 2012, 12:08:02 am
Hope you are ok Amy.

When My kids get needles, the doctors give them stickers, a stamp on the hand, and jelly beans.

Thanks Robyn :) My doctor used to give me jelly snakes ;D

Quote from: Yvette on September 14, 2012, 12:59:22 am
Amy my DD22 used to be scared silly of needles had to have a blood test when she was about 13 she went white as a ghost and had to lie down. Then she decided to become a midwife and had to have countless needles so she is used to it now. I think the more you have the easier it gets.

I'd rather just not have any :-))

Quote from: Dashingden on September 14, 2012, 02:14:15 am
Amy I think some of the ongoing burning/pain might be because of your fear of needles. you are probably tense while the treatment is underway which is understandable. I know that when I am having dry needling if tense up it is painful.

Everyone and every injury responds differently to treatment.  Sometimes I find almost instant relief from treatment and sometimes it is a day or two later before I notice an improvement.

I was focusing really hard on keeping the tension in my upper body rather than my legs. Maybe it didn't work :(
There's not a whole lot of improvement today either... :-\
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Post by: obbie on September 14, 2012, 05:28:06 am
Amy, take care, alot of people don't like needles..
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Post by: SueJen on September 14, 2012, 11:44:50 am
Can't stand needles either but as you get older you get used to it Amy

😝😝😝😝

Just had a friend call in with 8lts of raw milk, guess tomorrow will be ricotta.
Can anyone think of anything else, still have a kilo of yogurt made two days ago.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 14, 2012, 07:52:07 pm
I've been cleaning and tiding my food cupboards.Amazing what I found  :o
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 14, 2012, 09:32:49 pm
I have just finished a five day course of The Buteyko Institute Method of Breathing and the results are really encouraging so far. 

A couple of years ago I started snoring badly - giving my poor DH h**l and both of us sleepless nights.  I suspect I also suffered from sleep apnoea, but never went to get this diagnosed.  Anyway, it got to such a point that I had to do something about the problem.  I had seen these courses advertised as well as an acupunturist friend suggesting I check it out so, this week I enrolled on a course.

The method revolves around changing how you breathe, as the name of the Institute indicates, and claims great success with asthmatics, as well as those with snoring / sleep apnoea, etc.  The first night my snoring had stopped and, apart from a snuffle or two last night, the improvement has been immense.  I just hope I am able to continue the exercises and change my sleeping patterns around totally.  At this stage, I would say that it is money well spent.
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Post by: goldfish on September 14, 2012, 10:18:32 pm
Thanks for that Cuilidh!   . . have never heard of this before but will be passing the information along to a friend whose husband has quite a problem.
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Post by: obbie on September 15, 2012, 12:30:06 am
That's great Cuilidh.

Good results so fast..
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Post by: judydawn on September 15, 2012, 01:35:59 am
Excellent results Marina, so worth the money it appears.  If everyone who had this problem went along just think how much happier some partners would be  ;D  I think the problem would be getting them there in the first place.  Thanks for sharing this information with us.
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Post by: Emme on September 15, 2012, 02:21:47 am
That is a great result Cuilidh, hope it continues to help you.

Quote from: Cornish Cream on September 14, 2012, 07:52:07 pm
I've been cleaning and tiding my food cupboards.Amazing what I found  :o
I know the problem CC have just found a tin of condensed milk (out of date) in mine and goodness knows what else is lurking in there.  Must give it a  spring clean.   ;D
Marie
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Post by: snappy on September 15, 2012, 02:55:44 am
Oooh, cuilidh that sounds interesting, going to have to do some googling!  DH is a terrible snorer - a couple of broken noses from his football days means he breathes mostly through his mouth.

We have been out to the first day of Little Athletics for the year.  DS5 is thrilled to be back and DS2 had to complete in the events too - he even did the whole cross country race and is now so exhausted he fell asleep in the car home.  Bliss!
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Post by: obbie on September 15, 2012, 03:05:49 am
cooking jam today
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 15, 2012, 03:27:52 am
Snappy, have a look at www.buteykoairways.com and www.sleepingallnight.com - they may possibly both be the same web site - I haven't looked at them, to be honest.  Good luck.
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Post by: consumerate on September 15, 2012, 05:04:56 am
gardening today - have removed a very sad looking diosma and moved some plants around
perfect spring day in Canberra
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 15, 2012, 07:37:48 am
I went for a nice 11km run this morning. Had my hair cut and now I am waiting to get ready for a wedding.
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Post by: snappy on September 15, 2012, 10:36:50 am
Thanks cuilidh. They are the same website but it's very informative.  Now I just have to convince DH to enrol!
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 15, 2012, 11:28:47 am
I spent yesterday afternoon baking 8 x 15cm marble cakes, a giant cupcake, muffin sized quiches, choc cakes, slice and this morning making batches and batches of buttercream icing. I have been going through eggs, butter, flour and sugar like no-body's business!
This afternoon I hosted a cake decorating party for my daughter and 7 of her friends. They had lots of fun making moulded decorations using marshmallow fondant, and then decorating their own cakes to take home. It was a lot of work for me, but they all had a great time and made some fabulous cakes.
Ive done all the dishes and am now enjoying a glass of white wine :
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on September 15, 2012, 12:22:45 pm
Very unproductive day as I woke up sooo sick. Sore throat runny nose and migraine.  Stayed in bed until 4.30 pm havnt been out of the house.  Did feel a little better around six so got up and DH had made a wonderful roast pork dinner complete with apple sauce. He doesn't go anywhere near the TMX though!!! Doesn't worry me, he is a great cook and I just laugh at all the dishes he uses!
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Post by: judydawn on September 15, 2012, 12:41:50 pm
ES, you are a great teacher (with so much patience) and your young guests did a great job with their decorating.  I bet they were so proud to take their cake home to show their Mums. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 15, 2012, 12:47:03 pm
What a lovely array of decorated cakes,they all look fabulous.Well done to the girls and,what a super Mum you are ES. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 15, 2012, 01:27:38 pm
Den, I hope the wedding went well :)

ES, great work! That was a lovely thing to do for your DD and her friends and the cakes look great :D :D :D

GHM, I hope you feel 100% well soon :-* It must have been nice getting up to a lovely roast dinner ;)
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Post by: Yvette on September 16, 2012, 12:49:32 am
ES wow that is a lot of cooking they look great

Hope you feel better GHM
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2012, 01:19:40 am
Another day has dawned and I hope you are feeling much better this morning GHM.
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Post by: Halex on September 16, 2012, 02:50:42 am
GHM, hope that bug is on ts way out, hate being sick >:(

H :)
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Post by: Halex on September 16, 2012, 02:51:42 am
ES, great work, the girls woud have loved it.

H :)
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Post by: jeninwa on September 16, 2012, 03:24:07 am
SE they look great, what a great idea for a birthday party.
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Post by: obbie on September 16, 2012, 03:59:11 am
ES, the cakes look so good.
GHM, hope you are feeling better.

Today I made fudge, caramel and choc slice, about to make cakes, quiche, potato  and leek soup. :)

My DH is sick with the Flu, so I am cooking, he is watching super cars...
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 16, 2012, 05:07:14 am
Yesterday's wedding was very nice. It was a little bit of a bogan wedding but a nice family wedding. DW got to catch up with some of her step siblings and there children. It was a bit of a shock for her to see kids that she baby sat in their mid thirties.

This morning I ran from DD's house to Kings Park did one loop of the park and ran home. Total distance 24km. Getting ready to drive back home so I can organize my self and drive 2 hours to another town for work. I need to be there early tomorrow so have to go tonight. I am staying in a B&B.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on September 16, 2012, 07:46:46 am
eS wonderful cakes.
den glad to hear wedding went well
I still feel pretty unwell although at least out of bed.  I am going to take  tomorrow off work even if I feel a bit better as  am so behind at home. I feel guilty already and havnt even rung in sick yet but when you work full time one day of being  unwell over the weekend is enough to disrupt my next week, should I be feeling bad about taking  tomorrow off?
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Post by: mcmich on September 16, 2012, 08:08:33 am
Quote from: Greyhoundmum on September 16, 2012, 07:46:46 am
eS wonderful cakes.
den glad to hear wedding went well
I still feel pretty unwell although at least out of bed.  I am going to take  tomorrow off work even if I feel a bit better as  am so behind at home. I feel guilty already and havnt even rung in sick yet but when you work full time one day of being  unwell over the weekend is enough to disrupt my next week, should I be feeling bad about taking  tomorrow off?
Not at all GHM. It does put you so behind being sick over the weekend. If you are ill then take the day off and don't spread your germs throughout the work place.
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Post by: obbie on September 16, 2012, 08:13:15 am
If you arr really sick, you should take thee day off
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 16, 2012, 08:41:24 am
Don't feel guilty at all GHM, you are doing them a favour by not spreading your germs.

Today I went for a swim, did some study, did a few loads of washing, went out for driving practice, and will be off to work in about an hour :)
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Post by: mcmich on September 16, 2012, 08:46:06 am
Have a nice evening at work Ames.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 16, 2012, 08:49:29 am
Thanks DFM :) As long as everyone gets the right pizza, my job is done ;D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 16, 2012, 09:23:34 am
hope you feel better tomorrow GHM, Good idea to have the day off.  Do not feel guilty, Life is to short not to indulge ourselves some time especially when not well.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 16, 2012, 07:20:16 pm
The usual dog walking ;D The weather here has been dull with the temperatures letting one know that Autumn has arrived.
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Post by: Wonder on September 16, 2012, 11:26:02 pm
Fantastic cakes ES and a wonderful idea for a party, but such a lot of work you must be exhausted. I would love the information on the marshmallow fondant, I've never heard of it before.
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Post by: keiramax on September 17, 2012, 07:04:36 am
Have started preparations to paint a bedroom which will become my massage room at home. 

Moved my DD (2) out of the room so she is now sharing with her brother (10 mths).  So far not much sleep over the last 2 days, so I don't know if this was a wise move.  I hope they will settle down quickly.  Eventually everyone will have their own room, but that requires me to finish painting and moving people around.

But I want to participate in the shopping thread so I need to start working again.
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Post by: judydawn on September 17, 2012, 08:15:30 am
We went to a hotel in the Port for lunch today then I went to Farmer Jo's market and on the way home we stopped at a beach kiosk for an ice-cream.  It was nice to get DH out of the house.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on September 17, 2012, 08:21:36 am
Still feeling unwell so too,today off work.  Lots of catching up to do.  I have done some cooking also to make up for the weekend. Will take dogs for a walk in bit then Pilates at 6.30, which I could actually do without but it is prepaid and I know I will probably feel better after.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 17, 2012, 12:37:41 pm
I've caught up on the washing and had hoped to do the ironing today but not long after I had done some basic housework we had visitors and then more later on. It was lovely.
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Post by: SueJen on September 17, 2012, 02:35:53 pm
SHOPPING - for food
and it's all CP's fault
Since the retreat all I want to do is cook - working through CP's book.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 17, 2012, 03:35:50 pm
SJ nothing pleases me more to hear that, I'm following your cooking venture  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 17, 2012, 08:42:05 pm
Just watched the first episode of the new series of Downton Abbey.It's still superb,Maggie Smith is wonderful as usual :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 17, 2012, 11:28:11 pm
Quote from: SueJen on September 17, 2012, 02:35:53 pm
SHOPPING - for food
and it's all CP's fault
Since the retreat all I want to do is cook - working through CP's book.

I hope you will be reviewing everything Sue :-)) ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 18, 2012, 12:47:17 am
working at work, getting for for the garden show soon.. :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 18, 2012, 01:40:12 am
Just dropped DS off at the airport. Apart from some obvious work, to sidetrack myself I may have a look at the Dan Lepard ebook I purchased last night...
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Post by: keiramax on September 18, 2012, 03:21:20 am
dropped off clothes and other baby stuff at the op shop, also made some purchases for the kids a couple of different sizes which will go into the clothes box.

Hardware store to pick up some painting stuff

Aldi to do some shopping - picked up 2.9kg tins of crushed tomato for $2.99. Will just put the unused into the freezer.
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Post by: obbie on September 18, 2012, 05:00:00 am
We have a camera crew in town filming.. for  Great weekender on 7
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Post by: cookie1 on September 18, 2012, 05:57:34 am
CP what is the book called? I have a few of his.
Today I went and had my annual blood tests done, (no special reason, just do them every year), then off to the hairdressers and picked up the specials I wanted from Coles and Woolies, then home. I WILL DO THE IRONING THIS AFTERNOON.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 18, 2012, 06:00:29 am
It's Short & Sweet. First recipe is a sprouted loaf.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 18, 2012, 07:24:27 am
CP,  I have the hard copy.  Love it.  Not too keen on Dan and his 'friend' since he demanded that   i remove any adapted recipes from my Blog and the Forum.  I sometimes pop into the Guardian UK,  to see what he is up to.  Don't think much of his sour dough bread.  Bit too heavy for me. Also don't see any real advantage in his kneading method.  Hope you are suitably distracted. :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 18, 2012, 07:24:42 am
Quote from: cookie1 on September 18, 2012, 05:57:34 am
I WILL DO THE IRONING THIS AFTERNOON.

 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 18, 2012, 07:27:41 am
Cookie, Ironing..... oh No.. ;D
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Post by: mcmich on September 18, 2012, 08:05:38 am
Work today. It was a very busy, emergency filled day. I'm am very blessed to have such a good job.
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Post by: KarenH on September 18, 2012, 08:11:15 am
Quote from: achookwoman on September 18, 2012, 07:24:27 am
CP,  I have the hard copy.  Love it.  Not too keen on Dan and his 'friend' since he demanded that   i remove any adapted recipes from my Blog and the Forum.  I sometimes pop into the Guardian UK,  to see what he is up to.  Don't think much of his sour dough bread.  Bit too heavy for me. Also don't see any real advantage in his kneading method.  Hope you are suitably distracted. :-))

Wow chookie - thats a bit heavy handed, isnt it??  I am surprised by that.  I thought it would be extra publicity for him, and you always acknowledge your source in your adapted recipes.  Did you remove them?
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Post by: dede on September 18, 2012, 01:28:12 pm
Busy busy busy last few day catching up as I have a week off from looking after my Nephew as his father is on a weeks holiday.
All looking great still for my sister. Now 34 weeks. Bub is estimated to be around 5lb 7oz. Stitch out in 2 weeks then a waiting game :)
Haven't been on the forum much lately. Will be back full time sooner or later I'm sure. Just a quick catch up tonight before I head to bed. :)
Hope everyone is keeping well.
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Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2012, 01:32:17 pm
Nice to hear everything is going along OK Mandi.  Enjoy your week off, toddlers are exhausting little people ;) 
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 18, 2012, 01:38:38 pm
Mandi great to hear from you and so glad that your sister is doing so well.

Was having a great day getting re organised after one or the other of my boys home from school for the past fortnight and then the phone rings DS has been sick at school so I pick him up and thought he had a tummy bug, but he tells me he had a really bad headache and then vomited so of to the doctor tomorrow as I suffer from migraines and they started when I was 7, I hope it's just a one off the poor thing hasn't been completely well for about 10wks  :-))

Ah well tomorrow is a new day  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 18, 2012, 02:05:40 pm
Working and eating. Now feeling sick.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 18, 2012, 02:12:35 pm
Mandi, its good to hear from you :-*

Den, thats not good :(

I just got home from work :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 18, 2012, 02:35:26 pm
Wonderful news Mandi that your sister has reached 34 weeks and the baby is about 5lb 7ozs. :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 18, 2012, 08:10:07 pm
I've been into London today to see DD and GS.Had a lovely visit ;D GS changes everytine time I see him and is a super little chap.We walked around the Limehouse Basin with him and watched the boats.Walking back to DD's flat we came across a juggler practising in the park with his clubs,he was very good ;)  :)
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Post by: obbie on September 18, 2012, 10:39:09 pm
kids grow so quickly CC.
Mine are growing up so fast....

Today going to work, should  have a great day.
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Post by: Yvette on September 19, 2012, 01:51:00 am
Mandi that is great about your sister at least that is a good size if something was to happen (hopefully not though) you should be able to have your normal life back soon not that you mind of course  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 19, 2012, 02:58:06 am
I went for a 12km tempo run this morning. I got up when to alarm went off, went to the loo and decided i was going back to bed. However when I went back into our room DW had rolled onto my side of the bed and I didn't want to disturb her.

Now I am at work wishing I was somewhere else. It is a lovely day outside, it feels wrong being stuck in an office.  Days like today I wish i was back working as a tradie. On day when it is either really hot or really cold and miserable  I am glad that I have an inside job.
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Post by: judydawn on September 19, 2012, 03:03:40 am
Very little so far, didn't wake up until 10 am  :o :o ;D ;D  Nice to have a sleep-in
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Post by: obbie on September 19, 2012, 03:13:03 am
Thats good Judy,  we all need days like that.. ;)
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 19, 2012, 04:15:32 am
You need to enjoy those opportunities when you get them Judy.  :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 19, 2012, 06:16:33 am
Good for you JD, you obviously needed it  :-*
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 19, 2012, 06:19:37 am
Cooking and cleaning  :-))
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Post by: obbie on September 19, 2012, 06:35:30 am
at work, waiting till 5 to go home to cook.
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Post by: Yvette on September 19, 2012, 06:46:01 am
Me too Robyn but not going home to cook  :D
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Post by: obbie on September 19, 2012, 06:47:43 am
Its my Relax Yvette ;)
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Post by: Yvette on September 19, 2012, 06:49:09 am
Definately not my way of relaxing, glad you enjoy it though don't you get a sore back cooking for so long?
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Post by: obbie on September 19, 2012, 06:54:07 am
No, I look after my back, with stretches, and correct posture.

Remember I am a massage therapist, with a pump shop, who loves to cook.. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Yvette on September 19, 2012, 07:10:39 am
Robyn I forgot you were a massage therapist I still find my back aches after a while so don't like cooking for long  :o :o
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Post by: cookie1 on September 19, 2012, 07:17:22 am
Did the shopping this morning and now having 30 minutes on the computer while DH has a rest sleep. Then hope to make a fruit loaf.
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Post by: obbie on September 19, 2012, 07:31:35 am
My DH wishes I only had 30 min on the computer...
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Post by: SueJen on September 19, 2012, 01:00:14 pm
I don't spend a lot of time on computer now................. I'm now using my iPhone ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 19, 2012, 01:51:36 pm
I went to work and slammed my hand in a door :( :( :(
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Post by: SueJen on September 19, 2012, 02:05:38 pm
Really clever Amy, did you do any damage
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 19, 2012, 02:15:03 pm
I thought it was a pretty clever thing to do too Sue :-)) :-)) :-))

I've got a big lump and bruise. I got it right on a vein so I have pain all up my arm. I got ice on it pretty quick though, so the swelling should go down.
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Post by: judydawn on September 19, 2012, 02:55:57 pm
I did the same thing in the car door a couple of week's ago Amy and my thumb nail is half black now.  Ouch for a few hours though.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 19, 2012, 08:55:01 pm
Walked the dog as usual and caught up with some housework.Boring stuff :P
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Post by: Emme on September 19, 2012, 09:41:14 pm
Hi Cornish Cream, I have quite a bit of the boring stuff to do today.
Sorry to hear of the jammed hand Amy, and also your finger Judydawn.  I find cider vinegar(organic one) from health shop works wonders for that.  I just pour some vinegar in a egg cup and put my finger in.  It hurts like H*** for a while but I have never had it go black or lost a nail since doing that. Soreness also goes.   Also use it after a fall, soak a pad in the vinegar and place it on the area stops it bruising. Forgot to add.  It must be done immediately though.
Marie
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 19, 2012, 11:26:12 pm
Thats a handy little tip Marie, I'll remember it for future finger slamming incidents ;)

Quote from: judydawn on September 19, 2012, 02:55:57 pm
I did the same thing in the car door a couple of week's ago Amy and my thumb nail is half black now.  Ouch for a few hours though.

Ouch, yes, thats what I said ;D ;D ;D
I'm glad I missed my fingers, but getting it on the very middle on the back of my hand is making it difficult to hold things and rotate my hand. :(

This afternoon I have another physio appointment to get more needles stuck in my legs too :(
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Post by: Yvette on September 20, 2012, 12:00:34 am
Have fun at the physio Amy and be brave  :) :)
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Post by: Halex on September 20, 2012, 12:11:51 am
So far & its 7.10am ;D have cleaned up 2 freezers, thrown a few old things out. Mde some space :)

Came across some wagyu beef, next week yumm.

Cookies n cream ice cream in fridge cooling waiting to be churned.

H :)

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Post by: Amy :-) on September 20, 2012, 12:12:54 am
So you've got your cooking mojo back Hally? :-))

Quote from: Yvette on September 20, 2012, 12:00:34 am
Have fun at the physio Amy and be brave  :) :)

 :-[ :-[ :-[

Thanks Yvette...
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 20, 2012, 12:44:43 am
Wow, you have achieved so much before I've even had brekky!
Well Gert, today's the day we leave for our trip. We are off shortly to pick up the plan.
I have been very brave and let DH do all the planning. Wish me well ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 20, 2012, 12:50:50 am
Good luck ES, I hope you have a wonderful time :D
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Post by: Yvette on September 20, 2012, 12:52:40 am
Have a great trip ES
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Post by: Halex on September 20, 2012, 01:00:17 am
Quote from: EmeraldSue on September 20, 2012, 12:44:43 am
Wow, you have achieved so much before I've even had brekky!
Well Gert, today's the day we leave for our trip. We are off shortly to pick up the plan.
I have been very brave and let DH do all the planning. Wish me well ;)


Yes I know, sometimes I surprise myself. ;D

Have a great trip, its a shame your not coming up to Perth >:(

Our boys would get on really well :)


No not really Amy, but dont want to waste cream as its expensive, plus my boys eat buckets of ice cream :)
You never know it might come back, was thinking about what to defrost to cook tomorrow, so thats a start :)
H :)
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Post by: obbie on September 20, 2012, 01:01:31 am
Take care amy, glad you have your cooking mojo Hally..

 I am working......office stuff
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 20, 2012, 01:11:09 am
I can't wait til your birthday obbie. Something tells me you are expecting a HMP?
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Post by: obbie on September 20, 2012, 01:14:23 am
Yes Creampuff ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on September 20, 2012, 01:26:47 am
Quote from: Emme on September 19, 2012, 09:41:14 pm
Hi Cornish Cream, I have quite a bit of the boring stuff to do today.
Sorry to hear of the jammed hand Amy, and also your finger Judydawn.  I find cider vinegar(organic one) from health shop works wonders for that.  I just pour some vinegar in a egg cup and put my finger in.  It hurts like H*** for a while but I have never had it go black or lost a nail since doing that. Soreness also goes.   Also use it after a fall, soak a pad in the vinegar and place it on the area stops it bruising. Forgot to add.  It must be done immediately though.
Marie

Thanks for that information Emme.  DH should have been bathed in it as he ended up with 2 arms which were just one big ugly bruise the whole way down to and including one hand after his recent trip to hospital.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 20, 2012, 01:48:13 am
Enjoy the trip ES.

I have  done some yoga, and a little bit of core strength training this morning now at work for the day.

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Post by: judydawn on September 20, 2012, 01:50:55 am
Have a great trip ES, it's going to be a quick one but should be fun for the kids.  Hope you have plenty to keep them occupied during the boring bit over the Nullarbor.
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Post by: Emme on September 20, 2012, 03:39:16 am
Have a great trip ES, hope the weather stays nice for you.

Marie
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 20, 2012, 04:06:38 am
ES ,you are probably on your way now, have a great trip, I hope the boys aren't already saying "Are we there yet" ;)
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Post by: KarenH on September 20, 2012, 10:57:52 am
We used to do the cross-nullabor trip every year when we were children.  It certainly did get a bit boring.  My mother would start with a big bag of freddo frogs (not individually wrapped in those days), and every time my brother and I started whinging or whining or fighting, a choccie frog got tossed out the window.  Any left at the end of the trip were for my brother and I to share. 
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 20, 2012, 11:28:07 am
 :o :o :o :o

I like your mother's style Karen.
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Post by: KarenH on September 20, 2012, 11:33:05 am
 :D :D :D  It was a VERY long trip DD - we drove from Carnarvon in WA to Bordertown in SA (right on the Victorian border) every Christmas time.  No way I would do that with my kids now.  I dont have the patience  :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on September 20, 2012, 12:35:55 pm
It would have been a very boring trip for kids Karen - were there ever any frogs left in the packet to share  ;D
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Post by: KarenH on September 20, 2012, 12:37:51 pm
Not the first time she did it, we lost the lot  ........ but we were fast learners, and in subsequent years we kept our bickering to a minimum, to everyone's advantage!
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Post by: cookie1 on September 20, 2012, 12:51:13 pm
I never travelled the Nullabor as a kid, it was a lot of dirt then. We really enjoy it the journey now.  DD used to read when she used to come with us. If you don't enjoy car travel it can be a real drag.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 20, 2012, 12:56:08 pm
Your mum is savvy Karen. How to get good mileage from one pkt of lollies  :D we were always told the car would be stopped and we would walk home. A couple of times they stopped and pretended to drive off, but we were picked up again after about 20 secs so we knew it was a false threat. Fighting was good fun I must say. Love the travel dialogue ES, gee the kids will have some fond memories of this trip. When I was 12 we crossed the nullabor, and we had to use masking tape to tape up all the doors and windows so the red dust wouldn't get in. Shame that we lost the hatch off the caravan!
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 20, 2012, 01:04:30 pm
Quote from: KarenH on September 20, 2012, 10:57:52 am
We used to do the cross-nullabor trip every year when we were children.  It certainly did get a bit boring.  My mother would start with a big bag of freddo frogs (not individually wrapped in those days), and every time my brother and I started whinging or whining or fighting, a choccie frog got tossed out the window.  Any left at the end of the trip were for my brother and I to share. 

LOL ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 20, 2012, 01:10:56 pm
I've yet to cross the Nullabor. I've mentioned it to DW once or twice but she is not too keen.  She made the crossing by bus in 1979 or 1980. On that same trip she took the bus to the Alice. The bus was 3 hrs late getting in, they were met with champagne because it was the earliest the bus had ever arrived. 
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Katiej on September 21, 2012, 01:31:19 am
My day off today, yay! Was up early, did 2 loads of washing as its a lovely day here in Adelaide.

Relaxing at the hairdressers now, then off to do some shopping. I have 2 birthday presents to buy.
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Post by: obbie on September 21, 2012, 01:37:16 am
Not much here..
just playing on the net
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 21, 2012, 02:12:40 am
I ran 5 1.6km intervals with 400 metres of rest. Add in the warm up and cool down that is 14km before work.  Now trying to get motivated and be prepared for a professional learning session I am delivering this afternoon, intermediate Excel. Lots of fun stuff like conditional formatting and if/then formulas.

Looking forward to the weekend.
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Post by: obbie on September 21, 2012, 02:21:27 am
Dash, why did you change your name
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Post by: KarenH on September 21, 2012, 09:27:53 am
Went to MONA (museum of old and new art) in Hobart today.   Art galleries are not usually my "thing", but this was spectacular - mind you, you need a pretty broad mind - Some i loved, some i found some of it quite confronting, some I didn't understand and  some I thought was just poor taste - but that is art for you - controversial
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 21, 2012, 09:52:48 am
Not a lot.Walked the dog.Having a cup of coffee, catching up with the forum.Everyone out except me and the dog,Bliss ;D
I should be ironing :P
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Post by: consumerate on September 21, 2012, 10:49:45 am
I had another study day today. It was a really tough day trying to write 2500 words about something that isn't very interesting.  Got up to about 2200 words so next week will hopefully just be cleaning the essay up. I'm really glad I've got a scholarship for this study. It would feel so wrong if I was actually paying to put myself through this pain!
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Post by: obbie on September 21, 2012, 10:52:30 am
what are you studying for, what degree..... :)
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Post by: consumerate on September 21, 2012, 10:57:32 am
Postgrad diploma in public sector management.  I really like the reading and the class time but I loathe the essay writing. Not surprising really since I hated essay writing during my under grad degree. Give me exams over essays any day!
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Post by: maddy on September 21, 2012, 12:22:58 pm
A lovely lunch with friends at the Moorabool Valley tearooms....they make their own gorgeous chocolates there....about to tuck into some now with a latte  :)
Hubby dropped me off into town to do what I do best, whilst he checked out the new hay baler he wants to buy  :-))....there goes the extension....again!
Was so happy for hubby today....a letter arrived saying he has been nominated & is a finalist for Junior football coach of the year  8).  He was so chuffed!  Awards in 2 weeks...not sure how they determine the winner, but just the nomination is reward enough  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 21, 2012, 01:33:02 pm
How lovely for DH Maddy, I'm sure he deserves it :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 21, 2012, 01:50:46 pm
Congratulations to DH Maddy, fingers crossed for more surprises at the awards.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 21, 2012, 01:53:15 pm
Oh wow that's fantastic Maddy,no wonder your DH is chuffed.I hope he wins ;) :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 21, 2012, 03:53:24 pm
It's 10.51 pm here and watching F1 practice from my bed. Its deafening in the room but amazing.

These guys are dicing with their lives.

It looks so much faster in reality  :o

Sleep not possible until they stop
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 21, 2012, 03:58:36 pm
Quote from: obbie on September 21, 2012, 02:21:27 am
Dash, why did you change your name

I don't know Robyn. After reading about how to change profile settings in another thread I decided to play. When I was changin photo etc I thought I would change my name. Trying to stick with the DD theme and Dickhead Den didn't sound good. LOL  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 21, 2012, 03:59:59 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on September 21, 2012, 03:53:24 pm
It's 10.51 pm here and watching F1 practice from my bed. Its deafening in the room but amazing.

These guys are dicing with their lives.

It looks so much faster in reality  :o

Sleep not possible until they stop
My DH is green with envy. :D
What time do they quit practicing MF?
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 21, 2012, 04:16:49 pm
Not sure Denise but its louder than you can imagine. Hotel put earplugs on bedside tables.

These guys are unreal. I can't believe the speeds.

They really dice with their lives :o

No sleep here for awhile! !!

How is little Louis?  :)
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Post by: obbie on September 21, 2012, 10:39:20 pm
That is funny   Den..  good on you..
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 21, 2012, 11:33:35 pm
Quote from: Dastardly Den on September 21, 2012, 03:58:36 pm
Quote from: obbie on September 21, 2012, 02:21:27 am
Dash, why did you change your name

I don't know Robyn. After reading about how to change profile settings in another thread I decided to play. When I was changin photo etc I thought I would change my name. Trying to stick with the DD theme and Dickhead Den didn't sound good. LOL  :D

LOL it doesn't really suit you either Den ;D
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Post by: maddy on September 21, 2012, 11:46:49 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on September 21, 2012, 01:53:15 pm
Oh wow that's fantastic Maddy,no wonder your DH is chuffed.I hope he wins ;) :)

...and so do we  :)
You should have seen Master 10.....he was so proud & was beaming.....he just idolises  his Dad  8)
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Post by: obbie on September 22, 2012, 12:19:50 am
good news Maddy, he should be proud.. :)
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Post by: Halex on September 22, 2012, 12:36:25 am
Just about to go outside, dh sent ds to tell me SOS, our outdoor lounges & coffee tables are in the pool!!!!

Lucky the glass isnt broken.

H >:(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 22, 2012, 02:11:55 am
Has there been a big storm in Perth Hally?  :o
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Post by: Halex on September 22, 2012, 02:14:08 am
Yes a huge gust last night. Just took one?

All out apart from the glass which will require one of us to go into the pool, shivver. Heatings not on yet
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 22, 2012, 02:35:01 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on September 21, 2012, 03:53:24 pm
It's 10.51 pm here and watching F1 practice from my bed. Its deafening in the room but amazing.

These guys are dicing with their lives.

It looks so much faster in reality  :o

Sleep not possible until they stop

Still jealous  ;D and yep it is amazing to watch
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 22, 2012, 03:01:49 am
Quote from: Halex on September 22, 2012, 02:14:08 am
Yes a huge gust last night. Just took one?

All out apart from the glass which will require one of us to go into the pool, shivver. Heatings not on yet

I have a wet suit H if you want to borrow it. I would offer to do it for you but I am not allowed to get my stitches wet.  :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 22, 2012, 03:15:53 am
Was there a lot of damage in Perth Hally?

Might ask one of my kids to go to my house to check for any damage  :(

Don't envy whoever has to go into your pool to get the glass out brrrrrrrrrrr  shivers  8)
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Post by: Bonsai on September 22, 2012, 04:09:37 am
No damage here - it was windy but not terrible.
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Post by: Emme on September 22, 2012, 04:29:39 am
Congratulations to your DH Maddy.
Glad there was not too much damage Hally, apparently it got a bit rough here too last night so my DS told me this morning. I didn't hear a thing but he said it got very windy at times.   I'm  hoping we do not get any hail at this time of the year, our fruit trees are covered in blossom. 
Marie
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 22, 2012, 04:32:57 am
That sounds terrible Hally, I hope you manage to clean everything up alright :-[

It has been very gusty down in Albany, but nothing major *touch wood* ;)
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Post by: Halex on September 22, 2012, 06:23:35 am
Well I have offered $10 to ds to dive down to the bottom of our pool, of course its in the deepest bit 2.3m to carefully pick the glass table top up. dH will then grab it off him.

He wanted to know if this would turn him into a super hero, I said you never know until you try ;D. Poor crown prince its going to be freezing. He s now looking for his snotelling gear ;D

H :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2012, 06:44:59 am
Kids come in handy sometimes Hally  :D :D  I hope he succeeded without freezing to death and he certainly earnt the $10.
My DD lives on a marina and has lost count of the number of times she has lost her cushions over the balcony into the water and eventually out to sea.
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Post by: Halex on September 22, 2012, 06:49:16 am
Bless he dived down many times, but it was too heavy for him to move. The suction & the heaviness of the water.

So now my case to dh is, I wont be able to move it either. So looks like dh has to have a cold dip.

H :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2012, 08:04:46 am
It certainly does look that way Hally, good effort on CP's part though.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 22, 2012, 11:19:44 am
hally,  what a great little man.

Good day today at Farmer's Market.  Talked to several people who have TMX.  None had heard of our wonderful Forum nor Tenina.  Have now.  Needed to develop a recipe for the Farmer's Market Blog as I have been a bit slack.  Did a Bol. sauce recipe which is a bit different.  haven't posted it here as non TMX.  Although i did cheat and chopped all the veggies in TMX.   
have been thinking about Meyer Lemons and finally got around to making some 'dust'.  posted.
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Post by: JulieO on September 22, 2012, 11:53:23 am
Just watched a great Preliminary final (AFL).  We lost by only 5 points, heart was in my mouth!  ;D 

So much for the walk over (by Hawthorn) that everyone predicted.  Looking forward to next season, Go Crows!  :D
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Post by: dede on September 22, 2012, 11:58:12 am
Julie it was a great game, I was backing Hawthorn to win (not my team though) I love watching close games like that :)
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Post by: dede on September 22, 2012, 11:59:39 am
Went out for dinner tonight with a good friend, really enjoyed myself. I rarely get a chance to go out. Last time was in June for my sisters birthday. :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2012, 12:02:38 pm
Great game to watch Julie although I had to come in and out of the lounge as it was just too exciting for me  :D
They can hold their heads up high with their efforts, not just today but the whole season. 
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Post by: JulieO on September 22, 2012, 12:30:09 pm
Yes I think so too Judy.  Love football, only 6 months to next season!  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 22, 2012, 12:37:35 pm
Suzanne just announced now that Singapore has Grand Prix until 2017  ;D

Qualifying on at 9pm. Loving it  ;D

You have 5 years to get here  ;D ;D  ;D
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Post by: maddy on September 22, 2012, 12:42:10 pm
Quote from: JulieO on September 22, 2012, 11:53:23 am
Just watched a great Preliminary final (AFL).  We lost by only 5 points, heart was in my mouth!  ;D 

So much for the walk over (by Hawthorn) that everyone predicted.  Looking forward to next season, Go Crows!  :D

Aww, sorry Julie....we were all barracking for the crows!  10 year old is worse than hubby, screaming at the t.v.  :o

tomorrow I'm doing a cupcake master class being held at spotlight.  Lush cupcakes from Melbourne run it, and runs for 2 hours.  looking forward to it  :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2012, 12:44:27 pm
What are you going to teach them maddy  :D :D :D ;) ;) ;)

It is sad to see the end of the footy season Julie but I bet the players are glad when it is over for another year.
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Post by: JulieO on September 22, 2012, 03:04:43 pm
Maddy, I would think you would be running the class, your cakes certainly are good enough to do so!  :D

Judy, yes they must love their holidays like we all do.   Mmm wonder if Tippett will stay or go?  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 22, 2012, 07:31:20 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on September 21, 2012, 04:16:49 pm
Not sure Denise but its louder than you can imagine. Hotel put earplugs on bedside tables.

These guys are unreal. I can't believe the speeds.

They really dice with their lives :o

No sleep here for awhile! !!

How is little Louis?  :)
DH watched the qualifying on the TV this afternoon MF.
Louis Is great thanks.Growing so fast ;D
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Post by: dede on September 22, 2012, 08:59:45 pm
Quote from: Halex on September 22, 2012, 06:49:16 am
Bless he dived down many times, but it was too heavy for him to move. The suction & the heaviness of the water.

So now my case to dh is, I wont be able to move it either. So looks like dh has to have a cold dip.

H :)

Did he still get his $10 Hally?
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Post by: Halex on September 22, 2012, 09:01:42 pm
Gave him $5 for effort, then bless put it in his money box for the bank.

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Post by: dede on September 22, 2012, 09:04:15 pm
Money well earned. That's great that he saved is money. My DS is terrible at saving money, he just wants to keep spending it every time he has a few dollars. :)
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Post by: obbie on September 22, 2012, 11:44:55 pm
cooking today, clean the house, and we have extra kids here soon. :)
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Post by: maddy on September 23, 2012, 12:02:58 am
Why thank you Judy & Julie  :D....but always learning  ;)
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Post by: obbie on September 23, 2012, 01:12:24 am
Have fun at your cupcake class Maddy.. ;D ;D
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Post by: Halex on September 23, 2012, 01:13:56 am
I must have misread, I thought Maddy was the teacher.

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Post by: Amy :-) on September 23, 2012, 07:58:27 am
Studying hard this morning. I've nearly finished my project on texture modification, hooray! :D :D :D
Went to the pool and swam 100 laps :)
More study :-))
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 23, 2012, 08:15:28 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on September 22, 2012, 12:37:35 pm
Suzanne just announced now that Singapore has Grand Prix until 2017  ;D

Qualifying on at 9pm. Loving it  ;D

You have 5 years to get here  ;D ;D  ;D

I nearly leapt out of my chair when I heard that last night whilst watching the qualifying, can't wait until tonight to watch the race  ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 23, 2012, 09:56:56 am
I had a lazy morning sleeping in and reading my book over breakfast and coffee.  The afternoon was spent in the yard, mowing, trimming, spraying weeds and weed & feed on the lawn. Also cleaned up the back veranda.

Made another 2 loafs of sour dough, now I am looking for a biscuit recipe to try.
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Post by: obbie on September 23, 2012, 10:13:43 am
Den you are wonderful. Your wife must be so happy..
 :-*
Today its Sunday, So I cooked of course.

My DH just did the dishes (3rd load today in the dishwasher) and the pots by hand... :) :) :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 23, 2012, 10:18:13 am
We went out to lunch today then  to the Fishermans wharf markets and then Farmer Jo's for fruit & veg.
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Post by: Emme on September 23, 2012, 10:21:24 am
Had a busy day Obbie.  I spent part of the day shortening pairs of jeans which I hate doing. I don't know why they make the legs so long. DS is very tall and they were still far too long.   Made pizza but apart from that  put the rest of the cooking off until tomorrow. Had hassles with computer but DS got that sorted for me.
Marie
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Post by: obbie on September 23, 2012, 10:27:14 am
Marie, gotta love the kids with computers..
My tech should come tomorrow at work.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 23, 2012, 10:33:17 am
Quote from: Emme on September 23, 2012, 10:21:24 am
Had hassles with computer but DS got that sorted for me.
Marie
I always go to my DS for computer help ;) He seems to have more patience with me than my DH. :-))
I've given the dog his morning walk,didn't meet a soul this morning,very eerie!,plenty of pheasants though. :)
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Post by: Emme on September 23, 2012, 11:25:29 am
Hi CC
Perhaps everyone slept in and that is why there was no one else on your walk.  DH got up early to watch the formula one qualifying we taped last night. I had great plans for the day, but they quickly went out the window as the day progressed.
Computers are great when everything is going okay. This one played up today, hopefully it will behave itself now.  How is that gorgeous GS.  They grow up so fast.

Marie  :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on September 23, 2012, 01:00:29 pm
Went to greyhound play group this morning, stopped off at shops on the way home.  Preparing for speech competition next week. Back to work tomorrow, where has the weekend gone?
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Post by: Halex on September 23, 2012, 01:03:51 pm
Early morning cooking.
Diary of a wimpy kid at 10am. Better than I thought.
Lunch out, not in Fremantle as plannd, spent over 30 mins looking for a park, nothin>:(  very over Freo.
Nice lunch at the country club.
Afternoon nap, now watching formula 1.

H :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 23, 2012, 01:21:03 pm
Just got home from work, I learned how to make the kebabs today :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 23, 2012, 01:25:15 pm
Nice to learn something different Amy.

Hally, it is so annoying when you can't get a park.  That happens sometimes when we want fish and chips in the car overlooking the sea.  If it is a lovely day, there are so many cars on the fish and chip shop road that I can't pull in to get our lunch. I will only go around a few times and hope that someone is backing out as I come along - only had to move onto another suburb once thankfully.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 23, 2012, 01:40:34 pm
started on the veggie garden today.   There are 12 plots,  so if I do one a day,  I may have them done by Xmas. ;D
Made loaf of bread in TMX and bread machine. Vac sealed the fab. Bol sauce.  In messing around with iPhoto on I pad ,  found 3 copies of what's for dessert.   Wonder how that happened.????
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Post by: judydawn on September 23, 2012, 01:47:43 pm
Try and get that vegie garden going before it gets too hot Chookie. 

I hope you don't get charged 3 times for the 3 copies of the eBook.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 23, 2012, 07:58:43 pm
Besides walking the dog, twice, I did some housework :P
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Post by: obbie on September 23, 2012, 09:49:51 pm
work today, and the kids there too.
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Post by: mcmich on September 23, 2012, 09:56:02 pm
DH did 5 hours straight of pressure cleaning the entertaining area and the driveways and retaining walls. Looks great but a big job.
So today it's a final sweep and tidy of the lot and some gardening.
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Post by: Halex on September 23, 2012, 10:56:38 pm
Getting ready for summer Michee, sounds good.

H :)
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Post by: Halex on September 24, 2012, 12:19:22 am
Gym.
Organising our meal plan for the next 12 days
Planning & cooking for my friend whislt we are away.
She s doing really well atm. 2 nd lot of chemo next week

At this stage she is cooking a little & visiting a few friends for meals.
She is with us wednesday so hoping to have a few meals for her to take home.
She loves my thai green curry, so making that  for sure :)

H :)
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Post by: Yvette on September 24, 2012, 12:35:47 am
Mich that's a massive jon hope you receovered  :o :o

It's good that your friend is doing better Hally and others are helping out
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Post by: mcmich on September 24, 2012, 12:44:49 am
Quote from: Yvette on September 24, 2012, 12:35:47 am
Mich that's a massive jon hope you receovered  :o :o


Wasn't hard for me Yvette but DH is feeling it this morning.

I'm going to Good Guys today to have a look at the Dyson 44 animal. They have it on sale for $528 less for cash, I think JulieO paid $525 for hers at HN. They have the DC35 advertised for $399. Want to know what makes the 44 $127 better.

Part of the drive and retaining walls DH had to clean.
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Post by: Yvette on September 24, 2012, 01:48:03 am
Mich I want one, there is a comparison on site somewhere the 44 lasts a bit longer and think more suction let me know how you go.
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Post by: mcmich on September 24, 2012, 01:52:24 am
I knew you were interested Yvette, so will let you know how I go. I'm going to google them before I head off.
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Post by: judydawn on September 24, 2012, 02:12:12 am
Massive job DH did at the weekend Michele, how often does he have to do that?
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Post by: mcmich on September 24, 2012, 03:01:52 am
We have been in the house for 2 1/2 years and this is the first time. It's needed doing ever since we moved in.
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Post by: obbie on September 24, 2012, 03:24:12 am
Great job Michelle, always worth it once its done though..
We do our paths every couple of months.. :)

work today, quite relaxing..
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Post by: mcmich on September 24, 2012, 03:36:50 am
They look great Robyn. It wouldn't be such a big job if it was done more often. Everything needed doing when we first moved in.
Even though the house was only 10yrs old it hadn't been looked after.

The most stressful part of yesterday for me was reversing DH's 4WD down the drive it is very long and steep and has a bend in it, I don't even like reversing my little corolla down it. DH makes me nervous too barking directions, because he drives B doubles he can reverse anything anywhere and gets annoyed that I'm so hopeless.  :-[
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Post by: obbie on September 24, 2012, 04:03:52 am
Sounds just like me Michelle... :D
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Post by: Emme on September 24, 2012, 04:35:45 am
A good job done out of the way mcmich. I can relate to the reversing car part, you should have seen me trying to reverse small trailer.  Not fun, well not for me anyway but others thought it hilarious.
Marie
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Post by: cookie1 on September 24, 2012, 06:05:16 am
I would rather take a trailer off than reverse it.

Today we went to the accountant. Yay ;D ;D I MAY be able to buy something I have been coveting and certainly don't need. ;)
I believe Robyn is getting one and Gert would like one. Perhaps when we get home from SA.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 24, 2012, 06:34:48 am
Good for you cookie. I'm sure you will put it to good use. x and I will lone to hear about it at the park next time
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Post by: obbie on September 24, 2012, 06:36:51 am
Cookie, yes its coming... ;)
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 24, 2012, 06:44:44 am
Went for a short run this morning. Still tight in the left hamstring and piriformis. Then work.

I get to go get my stitches out shortly. I am going for a swim after work just because I can.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 24, 2012, 06:47:57 am
Quote from: Dastardly Den on September 24, 2012, 06:44:44 am
I get to go get my stitches out shortly. I am going for a swim after work just because I can.

Hooray! :D
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Post by: judydawn on September 24, 2012, 07:01:21 am
Quote from: mcmich on September 24, 2012, 03:36:50 am
The most stressful part of yesterday for me was reversing DH's 4WD down the drive it is very long and steep and has a bend in it, I don't even like reversing my little corolla down it. DH makes me nervous too barking directions, because he drives B doubles he can reverse anything anywhere and gets annoyed that I'm so hopeless.  :-[

I would have made him do it then Michele.  No-one would ever ask me to reverse a trailer as I would crash into something.  The only accidents I have ever had have been whilst reversing the car - I'm good at going forward though  ;) ;D
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Post by: mcmich on September 24, 2012, 07:23:08 am
DH would have preferred to do it but by that stage he was wet and dirty from cleaning.

Cookie, Robyn that's good news.
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Post by: Emme on September 24, 2012, 07:28:08 am
Good news Cookie and Obbie.  ;)
Marie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 24, 2012, 08:01:25 pm
Pilates,dog walking,grocery shopping and laundry.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 25, 2012, 12:10:10 am
That's great Cookie and Robyn  ;D
Hope you both get them soon  ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 25, 2012, 12:33:54 am
I got my thermomix 3 years ago for my birthday too.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 25, 2012, 12:50:43 am
Great birthday presents Robyn :)

My birthday coming up in December.

May have to start dropping hints    ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 25, 2012, 12:59:17 am
I've given up dropping hints, the only thing that works for me is to drop the credit card straigt into the shopkeepers hot sweaty little hand
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 25, 2012, 01:01:41 am
Sounds about right CP  :)
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Post by: maddy on September 25, 2012, 01:12:26 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on September 25, 2012, 12:59:17 am
I've given up dropping hints, the only thing that works for me is to drop the credit card straigt into the shopkeepers hot sweaty little hand

Touché!
Forget the hints Mama....deaf ears are here too!

my day of cooking & cleaning dashed...have to pick out a new shirt & tie for Hubby  :-)) that's not the shopping I like to do!
 He has this big grand final eve function in Melbourne again, and he wants a warmer shirt when I have to pick him up from the station, in the wee hours of the morning   :-)) :-))
I have a ghost tour to go to in Pt. Cook same night, so I'm not sure how I'm Going to work out picking him up, along with 2 other intoxicated men.....oh aren't I the lucky one! beer breath & bulls..t all the way home  :P


Yay for Robyn & Cookie  8)
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Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2012, 01:17:22 am
I was woken at 8.30 by the sound of my grandchildren's voices at the front of the house, my peace and quiet is now shattered for the rest of the day with both wanting me to do different things with them.  Hopefully, after I make the beds we can work as one and have no arguments today  ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 25, 2012, 01:30:19 am
Grandkids can be fun Judy.. enjoy them.. :)

CP, love that idea..
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Post by: Emme on September 25, 2012, 01:50:13 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on September 25, 2012, 12:59:17 am
I've given up dropping hints, the only thing that works for me is to drop the credit card straigt into the shopkeepers hot sweaty little hand
Sometimes CP that is the only way to go   ;D
Marie
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 25, 2012, 05:48:08 am
Gym and work.
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Post by: mcmich on September 25, 2012, 06:54:54 am
Quote from: judydawn on September 25, 2012, 01:17:22 am
I was woken at 8.30 by the sound of my grandchildren's voices at the front of the house, my peace and quiet is now shattered for the rest of the day with both wanting me to do different things with them.  Hopefully, after I make the beds we can work as one and have no arguments today  ;D
How lovely JD - I would love to be woken up by granchildren. DD (very career orientated) and SIL are enjoying where they are at right now.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 25, 2012, 08:44:25 am
Quote from: judydawn on September 25, 2012, 01:17:22 am
I was woken at 8.30 by the sound of my grandchildren's voices at the front of the house, my peace and quiet is now shattered for the rest of the day with both wanting me to do different things with them.  Hopefully, after I make the beds we can work as one and have no arguments today  ;D
I hope your day went well Judy.Did you cook with them?
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Post by: cookie1 on September 25, 2012, 09:21:29 am
Quote from: maddy on September 25, 2012, 01:12:26 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on September 25, 2012, 12:59:17 am
I've given up dropping hints, the only thing that works for me is to drop the credit card straigt into the shopkeepers hot sweaty little hand

Touché!
Forget the hints Mama....deaf ears are here too!

my day of cooking & cleaning dashed...have to pick out a new shirt & tie for Hubby  :-)) that's not the shopping I like to do!
 He has this big grand final eve function in Melbourne again, and he wants a warmer shirt when I have to pick him up from the station, in the wee hours of the morning   :-)) :-))
I have a ghost tour to go to in Pt. Cook same night, so I'm not sure how I'm Going to work out picking him up, along with 2 other intoxicated men.....oh aren't I the lucky one! beer breath & bulls..t all the way home  :P


Yay for Robyn & Cookie  8)


Tie a rope round their waist and tow them home. :-X :-\
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Post by: SueJen on September 25, 2012, 10:48:42 am
Well Council all day today, really glad thats over, great to have a few wins though.  Bit hard sometimes being the only woman.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 25, 2012, 11:18:15 am
But you are an amazing woman Sue :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 25, 2012, 11:44:25 am
You would be good on council SJ, I can see you getting a few win wins. Why is there only one woman begs the question?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 25, 2012, 12:03:01 pm
I'm in London on full Nain duties as DD has gone off to have her hair cut and coloured ;D
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Post by: SueJen on September 25, 2012, 12:04:24 pm
Amy, you're wonderful  :) :) :)
CP, no others interested I guess.
Quite often you've got to let the guys believe they have come up with ideas, when you have been feeding them for weeks. As a woman sometimes, you have to be able to play the game. I really enjoy it.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 25, 2012, 12:24:35 pm
Good on you Sue. Did you vote for the big Chookie?
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Post by: SueJen on September 25, 2012, 12:28:27 pm
big chookie, of course cookie
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 25, 2012, 12:37:54 pm
What big chookie are you talking about? I haven't been reading the newspaper...
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Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2012, 12:57:08 pm
Today the house was permanently a mess with all the gear the kids bought down to amuse themselves with (anyone would have thought they were coming for a week) but we got through the day without me having a nervous breakdown.  Lots of fights, lots of hugs and kisses between the 2 of them, lots of me telling them to stop arguing.  They made marshmallow muffins - by hand as the TMX was busy cooking the pickled pork, we went to a new playground at the beach and spent ages at the water's edge before calling in to see their great-Grandmother on the way home.  2 kids is so much harder than 1.
GD went home with both the wigs I'd bought for the retreat, this was the best of the two.
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Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2012, 01:01:20 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on September 25, 2012, 12:03:01 pm
I'm in London on full Nain duties as DD has gone off to have her hair cut and coloured ;D

And loving every minute of it I bet CC. 
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 25, 2012, 01:06:30 pm
I can't wait to be a grandy. One day when it's the right time...
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 25, 2012, 01:11:24 pm
Quote from: SueJen on September 25, 2012, 12:04:24 pm
Amy, you're wonderful  :) :) :)

 :D

Quote from: judydawn on September 25, 2012, 12:57:08 pm
Today the house was permanently a mess with all the gear the kids bought down to amuse themselves with (anyone would have thought they were coming for a week) but we got through the day without me having a nervous breakdown.  Lots of fights, lots of hugs and kisses between the 2 of them, lots of me telling them to stop arguing.  They made marshmallow muffins - by hand as the TMX was busy cooking the pickled pork, we went to a new playground at the beach and spent ages at the water's edge before calling in to see their great-Grandmother on the way home.  2 kids is so much harder than 1.
GD went home with both the wigs I'd bought for the retreat, this was the best of the two.

Sounds like you certainly had your hands full Judy :o

I think I will be reading recipes for the next two weeks... one of SD's staff gave me three boxes of recipe cards that he doesn't want anymore :-)) :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 25, 2012, 01:14:03 pm
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on September 25, 2012, 01:06:30 pm
I can't wait to be a grandy. One day when it's the right time...

My DW feels the same way CP but our DDs are not any where near ready.  :(  I tell her I am not old enough yet.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2012, 01:17:14 pm
You'll have great fun going through them Amy.  I enjoy getting things like that, don't need them but can't say no and have to read each and every recipe.

CP & DD, I was ready over 15 years ago for grand-children.  Everyone else was having them and I was the last in my age group - the kids were married 10 years before the first one came along and then a 4 year gap before the next one.  I often tell GD she should be about 15, not 7.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 25, 2012, 01:28:01 pm
Quote from: Dastardly Den on September 25, 2012, 01:14:03 pm
My DW feels the same way CP but our DDs are not any where near ready.  :(  I tell her I am not old enough yet.  ;D
How old are your DD's DD?  Back in the old days we would have heaps of little grand kids already ...
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 25, 2012, 01:38:17 pm
They are 27 and 25 CP. By the time DW and I were 25 we had been married for 3 years and first DD was on the way. My mother was only 41 when she became a Grandmother.
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Post by: dede on September 25, 2012, 09:28:23 pm
I have my Brother from Melbourne coming tonight for Dinner, Also my parents and sister, brother in-law etc.
so will be doing some cooking today while looking after my nephew.
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Post by: mcmich on September 25, 2012, 10:07:45 pm
Hairdressers today and some shopping.  :D
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Post by: astarra on September 25, 2012, 11:43:35 pm
Taking miss 3 to early learning at the school this morning, also think I have lots of forum catching up to do!!!  ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 26, 2012, 03:04:42 am
House work today, whilst he car is getting serviced  :-))

Astarra so glad to see you back, how have you been?
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 26, 2012, 03:10:49 am
Back home and have to unpack.
Have 2 GC's as DD at work.
Can cook today yippee  ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 26, 2012, 03:30:30 am
work today, getting through the bookwork..
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 26, 2012, 03:43:58 am
Lovely children JD.

I love being a grandmother and I was only 40 when our first one came along.

We now have 10 and one on the way.

They fill our lives with joy.
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 26, 2012, 03:48:45 am
I remember my mum complaining that none of her 6 kids had given her any GC's yet and then within 12mths she had 4 and then another 12mths a few more now she has 15  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 26, 2012, 04:18:43 am
Wow that's even more than me!!!  :o

We may have another 1 or 2 as my second DS and his wife only have baby girl 8 months old. They want 4 as they are both one of 4 and loved it.
My other DS has 4 for same reason and one DD has 3 and one on the way and no more after.
DD 1 has two and happy with that. She gets her baby fix from nieces and nephews.  :)

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Post by: *suzanne* on September 26, 2012, 04:34:23 am
I too would of loved more babies but 4 it is for us,ivf is a hard road to travel and I just couldn't do it any more  :(

House half cleaned, bread is rising and hedgehog slice in the fridge, productive so far  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 26, 2012, 04:44:38 am
4 is a great number Suzanne  ;D

We are lucky that all of our children and their husbands and wives all get along very well and all been together since teens or early twenties.
This makes family gatherings fun.

4 is certainly not for everyone but for us has been amazing  ;D

IVF must be a very hard road to travel but if successful then it's all worth it.

I know a few people who went down that road with no luck  :(

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Post by: *suzanne* on September 26, 2012, 04:56:19 am
Yes nothing better than a whole family gathering, very loud but lots of fun, this Christmas is going to be great, every single one of us will descend on my parents house  ;D
IVF can either make or break you and yes we were one of the lucky ones that got our miracles
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 26, 2012, 05:01:40 am
Very lucky  ;D

So sad for those who haven't been successful.
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Post by: Halex on September 26, 2012, 05:04:36 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on September 26, 2012, 04:34:23 am
I too would of loved more babies but 4 it is for us,ivf is a hard road to travel and I just couldn't do it any more  :(

House half cleaned, bread is rising and hedgehog slice in the fridge, productive so far  ;D

Wow 4 with ivf thats incredible.

We only managed crown prince, he took a whilen then tried for another until we were told we were wasting our money.

Took me a long time to accept, but now we have a lifestyle full of travel that we coudnt if we had more. So I look at the posituves & fostering is always good.

Having a tea break atm. Just constructed 2 lasagnas :)
H :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 26, 2012, 06:59:35 am
I just had the most amaing massage in the history of massages :o
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 26, 2012, 07:03:47 am
We had a few very good massages in Singapore. Love the floating on air feeling afterwards  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 26, 2012, 07:08:48 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on September 26, 2012, 06:59:35 am
I just had the most amaing massage in the history of massages :o

Sounds amazing Amy, must admit I have never had a massage in my life  :-))
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 26, 2012, 07:31:31 am
Once you have one good one you will be hooked Suzanne.

In saying that I have had a few not so good ones  but fortunately not my first as it would have put me off .
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 26, 2012, 07:45:41 am
I'm certainly hooked now MF. I've had a couple of massages before that I thought were okay, but the one I had today was just.... AWESOME! :o
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Post by: obbie on September 26, 2012, 08:38:06 am
I'm old enough for a grandmother, but at least 10-12 years away yet..

Great news about the massage Amy.  I love it when I do a good massage, nice and deep tissue, throw in some sports techniques, pressure points, and help people.. :)

hate doing light massages  ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 26, 2012, 08:52:46 am
Quote from: obbie on September 26, 2012, 08:38:06 am
Great news about the massage Amy.  I love it when I do a good massage, nice and deep tissue, throw in some sports techniques, pressure points, and help people.. :)

hate doing light massages  ;)

It was out of this world Robyn, I've never experienced anything like it :o It hurt like a b***h but it was soooo good ;D When I come visit you, we can cook and do massages :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 26, 2012, 08:54:47 am
Sounds perfect Amy  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 26, 2012, 08:56:21 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on September 26, 2012, 08:54:47 am
Sounds perfect Amy  :)

Thats it exactly MF. Thats the best way to describe it :D
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Post by: judydawn on September 26, 2012, 10:29:10 am
I like a good strong massage too girls, none of this girly soft stuff for me  ;)

Today was another one of those days that went quickly - I seem to be having too many of them lately.  Did some forum work, started another sourdough loaf (still waiting for it to rise :-)), cooked a meal for tea, made some ice-cream and a dip.  Popped over to wish a neighbour a happy birthday and have a drink with them, visited Mum then did my shopping.  Boof, day gone and I really don't feel as if I did much at all. 
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Post by: Katiej on September 26, 2012, 10:52:14 am
I've never had a massage, as I don't think I'd like it.

Sounds like a good day JD.
I had a boring day at work, it's very quiet at the moment and there is hardly anything to do.  It's a struggle to try and stay awake.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 26, 2012, 01:44:37 pm
Another assignment completed :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 26, 2012, 01:52:39 pm
Swam 2500 metres this morning. Then spent the day presenting a workshop followed by a half hour treadmill run before attending a Masters swimming club meeting.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 26, 2012, 02:38:31 pm
Quote from: Dastardly Den on September 26, 2012, 01:52:39 pm
a half hour treadmill run

 :o :o :o
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Post by: mcmich on September 27, 2012, 01:00:26 am
Nothing productive.

Made some choc chip biscuits and they turned out as big as saucers and all ran into each other and they are burnt.

Split sugar everywhere - not to worry I have my new squillion dollar dyson handy vac to clean up with - It started up and stopped dead after about 3 minutes. Can't get it to go. A trip back to the Good Guys today.

Thought curried egg sandwiches would be nice for lunch boiled the eggs and mistook mustard powder for curry powder - mustard egg sandwichs?

Put on a load of washing - another case of mistaken identity -Sprayed exit mould instead of sards on DH's navy work shorts. He now has navy shorts with a big white patch on them - he can use them as garden and painting shorts I suppose.

All that and it's only 10am.  :-\
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Post by: Yvette on September 27, 2012, 01:04:18 am
Oh dear Mich you better go back to bed, what a bummer your Dyson stopped was it good for the 3 minutes it worked?
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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2012, 01:08:07 am
Stop whilst you are ahead Michele - something terrible may happen if you continue.   ;D

Are you sure the Dyson hasn't got a flat battery - obvious I know but sometimes we overlook the obvious.  Someone may have turned off the power point whilst it was supposed to be charging.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 27, 2012, 01:11:14 am
Just given my 3 GC's breakfast and then food shopping.
Thursday I babysit my 8 month old granddaughter so she arriving at 11am.
My other DIL just called and has to go out for the afternoon and has asked me to look after her 3 youngest kids so will have 7 under 6's this afternoon!!!!  And it's raining here   :o
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 27, 2012, 01:12:32 am
Just read your post Michelle and you are not having a good day :(

Hope it improves and good luck with your Dyson
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Post by: Yvette on September 27, 2012, 01:19:00 am
Good luck with the babystiiting MF glad it's you and not me  :D :D
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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2012, 01:26:48 am
MF last weekend we had 7 kids, all under 8..
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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2012, 01:33:35 am
MF, you are a super woman looking after so many grand-children.  Your children are very lucky to have you.
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Post by: mcmich on September 27, 2012, 01:45:57 am
Good luck with that M.F.

Yvette, it did work well for the short time it went.
Don't think it is the charge as it would have wound down to a stop and the light is still on?
I will get DH to check it before I take it back with the morning I've been having anything is possible.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 27, 2012, 01:52:41 am
Michelle your day can only get better.  :)

I went for my first post op bike ride this morning.  :)  Only rode 25km but it was better than nothing.  I just have to position my hands carefully on the handlebars so that I don't rest right on the wound site.  Oh yea and avoid jumping over curbs, the jarring through the wrist isn't too good.  :(

Amy did the massage help your calf muscles?
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Post by: Yvette on September 27, 2012, 01:53:28 am
Yes Mich it is always good to recheck before taking back hope you get a replacement or this one starts working  :) :)
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Post by: astarra on September 27, 2012, 02:03:33 am
Oh Mich - hope your day gets better now... :-*
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Post by: Halex on September 27, 2012, 02:46:52 am
Michele, go back to bed & get up again. You poor love.

MF, wow your always looking after the kids. Yes its a horrible day in Perth.

 :)
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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2012, 04:13:13 am
Yes Amy, I can massage you, and we can cook..
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Post by: Emme on September 27, 2012, 04:27:25 am
Hope your day has improve mcmich I didn't laugh  ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2012, 04:32:36 am
bookwork again today
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Post by: keiramax on September 27, 2012, 05:01:55 am
I feel for you Michelle, I hope your day improves.

I'm have one of those weeks.  The baby is teething, so up with him all night.  The only way he would sleep was with me wheeling him up and down the driveway in the pram, me dressed in my dressing gown and gumboots.  Lucky I live in the country. 

Made a very hard decision to put my cat to sleep this evening.  I've struggled with this decision all week, but I think the time has come.  He's had a charmed life for 18.5 years and this morning he was very distressed.  Have cried my eyes out all morning and have nearly demolished a family sized block of chocolate.
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Post by: Halex on September 27, 2012, 05:04:53 am
Keiramax, so sad for you about your cat.  Sometimes it is just better for them, keeping them around for us is a selfish thing, you did the right thing.

We had to do this with our dog, it broke all our hearts.

Big hug

H :)
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Post by: Halex on September 27, 2012, 05:05:57 am
Back feeling a lt better, had had heat packs on it.

Might be able to get up & make some cookies.

H :)
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Post by: Yvette on September 27, 2012, 05:06:57 am
Hope your back gets better soon Hally  :P
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Post by: mcmich on September 27, 2012, 05:17:53 am
Sorry to hear about your cat keiramax. It's such a hard decision but it sounds like the right one if your cat was getting distressed.
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Post by: SueJen on September 27, 2012, 05:21:33 am
Right decision keiramax, knowing that doesn't make it easier though.
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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2012, 05:25:35 am
Keiramax, i had to do that with my cat 10 years ago, very hard, but had to do it.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 27, 2012, 06:30:16 am
Sorry to hear about your cat Keiramax, it is always a hard decision to make :'(

DFM, I hope your day has improved :-*

Quote from: Dastardly Den on September 27, 2012, 01:52:41 am
Amy did the massage help your calf muscles?

The lady said they would hurt for a few days... and so far she's right :P

Today I slipped when I was getting out of the car and managed to hurt my back >:( I hate when these things happen! They remind me that I've had spinal surgery and I need to be careful, but it makes me feel like an invalid when I'm actually a very fit 17 year old :(
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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2012, 06:32:52 am
Take care Amy, maybe some stretches for you.

Sounds a good massage, I hurt clients for a few days too..
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 27, 2012, 06:34:49 am
Geez Amy your having a bad run, hopefully your back starts to feel better soon.

Work this morning and now just pottering around the house since the weather is so miserable today, luckily the weekend is looking lovely
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 27, 2012, 06:36:15 am
Thanks girls. I'm eating watermelon to cheer myself up :)

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Post by: mcmich on September 27, 2012, 06:37:35 am
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author=Amy :-)
The lady said they would hurt for a few days... and so far she's right :P

Today I slipped when I was getting out of the car and managed to hurt my back >:( I hate when these things happen! They remind me that I've had spinal surgery and I need to be careful, but it makes me feel like an invalid when I'm actually a very fit 17 year old :(

Think of it as positive pain Amy. Some pain now to be pain free in the long term.

That's the B/S that midwives try to sell you when you're in labour - pain now to gain a baby - but that pain just keeps on going for the next 18yrs.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 27, 2012, 06:40:20 am
LOL ;D ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 27, 2012, 06:45:20 am
Very funny Michele  ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2012, 06:46:28 am
I think 18 + years Michelle
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Post by: dede on September 27, 2012, 10:32:31 am
Im exhausted today after running around town with a 2.5 year old getting jobs done. I must be getting old:(
Gee you would think after having 5 kids of my own that having one 2.5 year old would be easy. :D
I so wish I took the stroller though, because he's a pretty active little fella I had to carry him quiet a bit to keep him under control, my arm and shoulder is aching from carrying an extra 11 kg around most of the day.
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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2012, 10:36:57 am
Dede the things we do for kids....

take care
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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2012, 10:43:18 am
MF I understand. My cleaning lady came on Tuesday..... Bliss.

 :D :D :D
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Post by: dede on September 27, 2012, 10:43:40 am
That's about it Obbie, most of the running around I did today was for kids.
Went to several different stores in search of an iPod touch for my sons birthday coming up in 2 weeks, but because there is a new iPod touch coming out soon no one had the 4th generation one in stock :(
Also lots of running around for my other son for motor bike parts. The things I do.
I'm just glad the my nephew fell asleep on the way home which gave me time to unpack the groceries and put them away, and even got time for a cuppa as well :)
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Post by: dede on September 27, 2012, 10:44:58 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on September 27, 2012, 10:40:52 am
I know the feeling dede. I had 7 grandchildren here most of the  day 6 years and under.. All just gone except for  baby Sophie 8months old.
Groceries still in bags and boxes on kitchen benches and floor,  and downstairs looks like a war zone!  :o
thankfully I have my cleaner tomorrow but of course I will tidy up as hate cleaner coming into a mess. As well as that I can't sit and relax in a mess

Lol MF, I think if I had a cleaner that I would want to clean up first as well :D
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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2012, 10:46:08 am
Why do we clean up for a cleaner, I am crazy.... ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 27, 2012, 10:49:58 am
My DH thinks I am crazy but I would not feel right if my home wasn't tidy.
I am happy she dusts ,vacuums and mops as well as other jobs  eg oven cleaning, pantry tidy up.
Yes Robyn bliss   :)
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Post by: dede on September 27, 2012, 10:51:32 am
Yep I would pay someone to clean my oven, and windows, those jobs I hate.
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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2012, 10:56:20 am
Dede, my darling wonderful husband does the windows, oven cleaning, and much much more.
Bless him, I will thank him again tomorrow.  ( for our anniversary)


He knows how to drive a broom, he saw me with the broom this afternoon, and says........ do you know how to drive it...

No, I was just using it to get something out between the basin, and washing machine.   LOL ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 27, 2012, 11:06:02 am
 ;D  ;D   ;D  ;D 
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Post by: dede on September 27, 2012, 11:10:22 am
Gee Obbie where did you find him? My DH doesn't even mow the lawns, I do everything around the house including maintenance.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 27, 2012, 11:10:33 am
Quote from: obbie on September 27, 2012, 10:46:08 am
Why do we clean up for a cleaner, I am crazy.... ;)
You do it mainly so she doesn't waste precious cleaning time  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 27, 2012, 11:27:05 am
Oh Mich, you only made one mistake today, that was getting up. (my DH said to tell you this after I read him your post).

Kieramax I am very sorry to read about your poor pet, it is so hard. I hope the chocolate helped.
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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2012, 01:02:44 pm
Sorry to hear about your cat kieramax, if she was in pain she would have thanked you I'm sure.

Today we had visitors all afternoon but I made use of the tall husband to do a few jobs around the house for me and they went home with some goodies in appreciation.  I think the favourite was a bottle of my vanilla essence which went down really well.
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Post by: consumerate on September 27, 2012, 01:43:27 pm
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on September 27, 2012, 11:10:33 am
Quote from: obbie on September 27, 2012, 10:46:08 am
Why do we clean up for a cleaner, I am crazy.... ;)
You do it mainly so she doesn't waste precious cleaning time  ;D ;D ;D

I don't mind tidying up for the cleaners . For me it is about having the house both clean and tidy for the next few days. I wouldn't feel as good about having the house clean if stuff was still lying around everywhere. It's a wonderful feeling coming home to a clean and tidy house once a fortnight.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 27, 2012, 05:34:45 pm
I'm sorry to read about your cat Kieramix.It's such a difficult decision to make about our much loved pets.
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Post by: mcmich on September 27, 2012, 07:31:08 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on September 27, 2012, 11:27:05 am
Oh Mich, you only made one mistake today, that was getting up. (my DH said to tell you this after I read him your post).

Kieramax I am very sorry to read about your poor pet, it is so hard. I hope the chocolate helped.

LOL Cookie, I think your DH nailed it.
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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2012, 09:17:39 pm
I will go to work, and do more bookwork.
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Post by: keiramax on September 27, 2012, 10:59:26 pm
Thanks ladies for the kind words. 

I have a wonderful partner as well.  He stopped on the way home last night to buy tissues and comfort food, then went with me to the vet, dealt with the kids while I just sat on the couch and this morning has tidied up all the cat's things before I got out of bed.

When I had a cleaner, I use to tidy before he came.  That way he could get to all the jobs I hated.  It was unusual to have a male cleaner but he was fantastic at cleaning.
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Post by: goldfish on September 27, 2012, 11:03:55 pm
Keiramax - I was so sorry to hear about your cat.  It is devastating.  You do have a wonderful partner!! What a caring thoughtful person!
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Post by: Halex on September 27, 2012, 11:14:07 pm
My cleaner is coming tomorrow. So today is clean up day. Its better to have all floors & surfaces as clear as possible, so she spends her time cleaning not tidying.

Love it when we come home from the gym & the house is clean & fresh smelling.

H :)
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Post by: dede on September 27, 2012, 11:20:31 pm
Keiramax you had a hard decision to make with your car :(
I worry about my old cat as he's loosing his hearing and in summer he often sleeps under cars. I'm so scared he will be ran over. I really don't want him to die that way, or worse still be injured badly and in lots of pain.
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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2012, 11:23:24 pm
Dede found him behind the shed.
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Post by: Yvette on September 28, 2012, 12:18:15 am
Have a nice anniversay Robyn  :)
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Post by: astarra on September 28, 2012, 12:22:25 am
Happy anniversary Robyn  :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 28, 2012, 12:25:29 am
Happy anniversary Robyn. :)

Are you doing anything special?
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Post by: obbie on September 28, 2012, 12:29:23 am
Thank you, I am at work.   No, we are having dinner at home tonight as usual.   see what happens, this afternoon.

Not many places to go out here.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 28, 2012, 12:52:26 am
Do you live out of town?

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Post by: obbie on September 28, 2012, 01:00:08 am
MF, not many places here, a pub, Italian and a french restaurant, Chinese  is another 15 minutes drive.

That's why I cook all the time..
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Post by: goldfish on September 28, 2012, 01:04:09 am
Your food probably tops the lot, Robyn!!  Just set the table with loads of flowers and candles . . . :D  Your children will enjoy it too!!
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Post by: maddy on September 28, 2012, 01:22:01 am
Keiramax....I'm so sorry  :( 

Robyn, Happy Anniversary!  Do you buy each other presents?....Hubby and I always forget it, and my Mum reminds us  :P

Well my morning started horribly!  I had a huntsman crawling up my leg  :o :o. my horror movie scream didn't even wake up the kids!  had to have another shower as I could still imagine it crawling on me *shudders*
hubby just left for the train to Melbourne...the VFL Grand Final Eve function....he look very handsome in his suit & tie....I know he won't look so spiffy when I pick him up tonight  :P
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Post by: Emme on September 28, 2012, 01:28:43 am
Keiramax  so sorry to hear about your cat.  It is always so hard  :(

Maddy I can't stand spiders and usually get DH to deal with them  :o
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Post by: maddy on September 28, 2012, 01:31:39 am
Quote from: Emme on September 28, 2012, 01:28:43 am

Maddy I can't stand spiders and usually get DH to deal with them  :o


I had no choice....it was heading North up my leg FAST!  LOL
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 28, 2012, 02:44:14 am
Maddy I had a huntsman run up my leg as I was walking into the bathroom one night in the dark. It must have been scared when I opened the door and it shot right up my bare leg. Mum and dad thought I was being murdered, and yes all night when I was lying in bed I could still feel where it had been.
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Post by: Katiej on September 28, 2012, 04:56:07 am
Spiders don't normally worry me, but I'm sure it would if was crawling up my leg it would be another story.

Keiramax very sorry to hear about your cat.  Take care xx

Today is my day off, so I'm enjoying a day at home.  A carpet cleaning man is here at the moment cleaning our lounge suite and recliners.  I can't wait for him to go so I can start cooking.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 28, 2012, 06:28:39 am
Happy anniversary Robyn.  :) How many years is it?

I went for a swim this morning and then just getting through work.
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Post by: obbie on September 28, 2012, 07:05:13 am
Thanks Den, 10 years today, feels like we met yesterday.   We have done so much in that 10 years.

 :)  Just packed up, ready for a garden show on the weekend. I will be busy..
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Post by: SueJen on September 28, 2012, 07:31:32 am
working :( :( :( :(

just popped in for a moment, wanted to make sure Gert was ok :) :) :) :)
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Post by: Yvette on September 28, 2012, 07:32:30 am
Gert has been a bit quiet lately  :( :(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 28, 2012, 07:37:11 am
Robyn the years just seem to fly past after marriage.  :)
Especially when children come along  :)
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Post by: SueJen on September 28, 2012, 07:37:58 am
too quiet Yvette
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Post by: Yvette on September 28, 2012, 07:39:06 am
Yes Suejen she is usually a lot more active, maybe this scare has taken more out of her than she thought or she could just be busy :-\ :-\
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 28, 2012, 07:58:58 am
I have noticed Gert is very quiet too  :-[
Very unusual
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 28, 2012, 08:07:48 am
She is probably busy reading the new JK Rowling book,.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 28, 2012, 08:10:59 am
Hopefully you are right DD   :(
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Post by: dede on September 28, 2012, 11:52:13 am
Big thunder storm here at the moment, rain is pelting down. Glad I'm inside near the fire :)
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Post by: obbie on September 28, 2012, 11:59:40 am
Gert has been quiet lately, I will check on her. 

She was ok this morning.. :)
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Post by: mcmich on September 28, 2012, 08:15:17 pm
Work today then off for the rest of the long weekend.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 29, 2012, 09:02:25 am
Had planned a day cooking with TMX but had family around for breakfast unexpectedly and by the time they left early afternoon I decided to do it tomorrow instead :(
Looking after my sons two boxer dogs  as they are at Margaret River for long weekend , so having lots of fun in the house with them and my own two dogs.  ;D
DH at golf as usual on Saturdays
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Post by: astarra on September 29, 2012, 09:07:20 am
Cooking, general house stuff and mum stuff, took some cooking to an unwell friend.  :)

Dede - we had thunderstorm last night but very dark cloud coming over now - another one maybe?
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 29, 2012, 09:12:47 am
How nice of you astarra :D :D

Shopping this morning, just been out for a 2 hour walk/run, now going to work :)
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Post by: obbie on September 29, 2012, 09:55:42 am
Garden show today and tomorow
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Post by: Emme on September 29, 2012, 10:07:34 am
Made the last batch of marmalade, terrible day here weatherwise. 
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 29, 2012, 10:14:03 am
I went for a long bike ride around the Swan River this morning. Then did a little bit of shopping before having high tea at Jane Brook Estate in the swan valley with DW's step sister and beg husband.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/29/nenyreja.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/29/una8a7ur.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2012, 10:40:45 am
Visitors early afternoon and then watched the last quarter of the AFL grand final - great match.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 29, 2012, 12:04:59 pm
DD and I spent the day at the Royal Show. We had a lovely day.

I was thrilled when we were in the cooking pavilion to see Tenina' s and Alyce's books on sale. Pete was there (from Hub and Spoke) and I had a lovely chat to him. I was ever so lucky to be given some Heleila vanilla essence sachets by him. Thanks Pete.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 29, 2012, 12:19:56 pm
That's great Cookie. Hope you enjoy the vanilla essence sachets.

I forgot about the Royal Show. Will have to take a few ofbthe grandchildren  :D
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Post by: obbie on September 29, 2012, 09:41:48 pm
Royal show sounds fun
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 29, 2012, 11:41:37 pm
It is fun Robyn but becoming very expensive.

It's only once a year and the kids all love it.

Big kids included  ;)
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Post by: mcmich on September 30, 2012, 12:01:07 am
Off to the Newcastle Food and Wine Fair today.
It's nowhere near as good as the Sydney one but will make for a nice day out.
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Post by: Halex on September 30, 2012, 12:03:50 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on September 29, 2012, 11:41:37 pm
It is fun Robyn but becoming very expensive.

It's only once a year and the kids all love it.

Big kids included  ;)

No royal show ths year. It costs us a few hundred when we go, so saving our money for Hawaii.

H :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 12:26:45 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/30/purume2e.jpg)

Hopefully this will be my first photo posting if it works!!!

My GD at the Nestlé Under 25 Young Chef Awards
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 30, 2012, 12:30:15 am
Well done MF, great photo! :D :D Now we just need to master getting it the right way up ;D

You must be so proud of GD :) :) :)
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Post by: mcmich on September 30, 2012, 12:30:31 am
It worked MF.

Very nice photo too.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 12:31:12 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/30/avugetyp.jpg)

GD with George
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 30, 2012, 12:34:17 am
Do you have any photos of her dishes MF? :)
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Post by: Emme on September 30, 2012, 12:35:25 am
That's great Mama Fergie, well done and congratulations to your GD
Marie
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 12:35:28 am
Yippee it worked.

Thanks everyone for helping me and teaching me how to post the photos.

Sorry it took so long but this was my first real opportunity to try.  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 12:36:04 am
 I do Amy and will post now  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 30, 2012, 12:37:45 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 12:35:28 am
Sorry it took so long but this was my first real opportunity to try.  ;D

Don't apologise MF!!! We're very excited to see the photos! :D :D

Quote from: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 12:36:04 am
I do Amy and will post now  ;D

 ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 12:59:40 am
I am trying but it keeps telling me the server is not responding and to login to Tapatalk again.  >:(
I keep doing this but the same box keeps appearing.
Don't know what's going on.
I won't give up Amy http://
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 30, 2012, 01:01:51 am
Is there someone who can help you with tapatalk MF? I don't know what it is, so I'm not much use :(

I can't wait for these photos!! ;D ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 01:04:12 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/09/30/ruqaju2y.jpg)

The back dish is entree, the one on the right is main and front left dessert.
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 30, 2012, 01:21:32 am
 :o :o :o :o

That's amazing MF, your GD is extremely talented :D :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 01:24:18 am
After the judging when all chefs were cleaning down their stations she brought me out a serve of her dessert.
The taste was amazing.  After the awards some of the judges told her that her dessert was the best in the comp.  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 30, 2012, 01:36:22 am
Wow MF! :) Can I ask what each dish is? Or have you already told us and I've just forgotten? :-)) ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 01:46:02 am
Now you are asking me!!!!
I can't remember all the cheffy descriptions but I will give you my kind of interpretation.
Entree was seared scallops with a crispy barramundi skin, that's the round bit, I can't remember all the other bits but there were a few more

Main was veal cooked two ways, sweet potato purée, red wine jus but again can't remember the rest.

Dessert A semi frozen white chocolate mousse with a caramel cremeaux in the middle topped with a streusel crumble and sitting on a vanilla shortbread. Berri caviar, fresh berries and a mango purée drizzle.

Each dish had to incorporate Nestlé products and had to involve a certain amount of techniques
Sorry but that's all that I can remember.
We are going to do the dessert here this week on her day off yum!!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 30, 2012, 01:51:14 am
I'm speechless MF, it all sounds amazing! :o
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 01:54:42 am
My description doesn't do the dishes any justice at all. I will ask Jade for the proper descriptions.
She will laugh when I show her how I described the dishes to you!!!!  ;D
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Post by: Halex on September 30, 2012, 02:01:36 am
MF, amazing, she is truly talented.

H :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 30, 2012, 02:32:19 am
Well done to GD and you too MF - it is such a thrill when we are able to post our first photos on the forum. What a cooking day you two could have together. 
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 02:34:59 am
Yes Judy now that I have posted 3 photos there will be no stopping me  ;D

I couldn't have done it without the help of the girls on this forum  :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 30, 2012, 02:40:38 am
By the way MF, I couldn't log into the forum this morning for a short time but could access other sites so I think we might have been down for a quick moment or two when you were trying to post your photos.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 03:02:22 am
Oh thanks for that Judy as I was beginning to think I was having a permanent "Nanna Moment"  ;D

All good now  ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 30, 2012, 03:57:33 am
You seem to have figured out how to downsize those pics too hmmm I will need to work out why I can't
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 04:02:41 am
I emailed them to myself from my phone CP and it asked me if I wanted them small medium or large. I selected medium and then saved them onto my iPad.
Don't know why the photo of GD's 3 dishes came out smaller than the others.
I posted oneon the pets thread and it's big  ???
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Post by: kt2 on September 30, 2012, 07:19:36 am
Gosh MF!!  :o How talented is your GD!! Well done to her, she should be very proud of herself!!  :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 07:39:40 am
I think she was very pleased to have gotten to the national final but was absolutely  thrilled to be runner up.  ;D
She is only 17 so we are all very proud of her  ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 30, 2012, 08:23:16 am
MF what a talented GD you have.. I would be very proud of her..

Garden show today, i sold a marble fountain...
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 08:35:13 am
Was it fun Robyn?
Hope you made a decent profit selling your marble fountain  ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 30, 2012, 08:39:05 am
we did well over 2 days, we will go again next year too.

I have another one that is pink to sell. :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 08:52:47 am
That's really good.
It's worthwhile if you make something out of it.

Yes we are proud of her.
And she is doing something that she enjoys which is important. :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 30, 2012, 09:44:48 am
Your GD shows amazing talent for a seventeen year old.No wonder you are so proud of her.She is a star ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 10:19:37 am
Thanks Denise she is a great kid and her dishes were amazing.
I tasted her dessert and wish I could make it !!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on September 30, 2012, 02:12:49 pm
Maybe she could teach you MF ;D ;D ;D

I just got home from work and still can't believe how busy it was! This is the first long weekend I have worked there. Holy moly :o
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Post by: judydawn on September 30, 2012, 02:15:42 pm
People do tend to have lazy long weekends Amy, so it's not surprising they get takeaway. 
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 30, 2012, 02:43:56 pm
I would have loved take away but DH didn't look impressed so I cooked Chilli con Carne with rice, sour cream , corn and  avocado salad.  ;)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 30, 2012, 02:46:36 pm
We had  BBQ steak and a salad ... quite a rare occurrence
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 30, 2012, 04:18:51 pm
Like your new avatar CP ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 30, 2012, 04:43:04 pm
That's more like it CP!! A picture that shows your lovely face.  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 30, 2012, 04:59:29 pm
Dog walking per usual.Then had to go to a friends to pick up two chairs.DH has promised to make new drop in frames for her to reupholster.Had a cup of coffee with her and meet her lovely family.Returned home to make lunch and cook.DH is watching the Ryder Cup :P
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Post by: dede on September 30, 2012, 06:58:12 pm
Didn't manage a lot yesterday as my mind was else where. But I did mow the lawns :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 30, 2012, 07:01:44 pm
It's going to be a long day for you today Mandi  ;) ;D
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Post by: dede on September 30, 2012, 07:03:51 pm
I think it just might. Little Jackson just won't go to sleep, he is so excited. He has both DDs awake. It's now 4am
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 30, 2012, 07:07:27 pm
Is it a long weekend for Tasmania?
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Post by: dede on September 30, 2012, 07:13:22 pm
No not this weekend. Might have 2 tired girls in the morning. Will see how long it takes Jackson to settle. DD has taken him to bed to watch my little pony on her iPod. Might make him settle and fall asleep.
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Post by: nazar on September 30, 2012, 07:49:00 pm
oh dede how exciting for you , no wonder jackson cant sleep hes so excited  hopefully he will settle soon
and that you get some news from the hospital soon , waiting is the hard part
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Post by: obbie on September 30, 2012, 11:27:20 pm
Relaxing today, going shopping next week now, too tired today. :)
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Post by: dede on October 01, 2012, 12:17:19 am
Been up since 3 but haven't got a lot done yet. Just dropped Jackson at day care and kids at school, now some house work and some framing. Had a guy come to the door at 8am this morning for framing and wants it done for his wife's birthday on Saturday.
So I better finish my drink and get my bum moving.
Hope everyone has a great day
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 01, 2012, 02:59:06 am
I hope you do too Mandi :)

Already today I have checked the forum while I ate breakfast, walked to the beach, run the boardwalk, walked home, had a shower, folded up all the washing from last week, put in another load that I forgot, washed the breakfast dishes and done some work on my nutrition studies. All before 9:30am ;D
Watch out Monday, I'm on a roll :D
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Post by: obbie on October 01, 2012, 04:11:28 am
you have been busy Amy
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 01, 2012, 04:22:12 am
Nothing better than a productive day Amy, I think the warm weather helps

Washing, cleaned the bathrooms, made some cookies and a banana cake, taken stuff out of the freezer for our bbq tonight
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Post by: dede on October 01, 2012, 04:50:21 am
Been a glorious day here today, I think it's the nicest day we have had in months. :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 01, 2012, 05:09:32 am
A nice day for a baby Mandi? ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on October 01, 2012, 05:19:35 am
 :) :) :)  can't wait for the baby
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 01, 2012, 06:43:33 am
You've certainly been busy Amy. :)

Dede looking forward to some news on this baby.  I hope all goes well. :)

I went for a 96km bike ride this morning with the regular group from town. We started off with 9 riders but on guy turned back early. We ended up splitting into two groups a fast one and a slow one. I was in the slow one. It was hard work with the warmth and the wind but it was good.  Now I have to do some gardening.
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Post by: keiramax on October 01, 2012, 06:46:28 am
Just a relaxing day, after the events of last week.  Catching up on jobs around the house and enjoying the peace with both kids having an afternoon sleep.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 01, 2012, 06:53:21 am
Sounds like it was a good ride Den, except for being in the slow group :-)) I hope you didn't get sunburnt.
I don't envy you gardening in this heat either :P

Quote from: keiramax on October 01, 2012, 06:46:28 am
Just a relaxing day, after the events of last week.  Catching up on jobs around the house and enjoying the peace with both kids having an afternoon sleep.

Sounds like a nice day keiramax :-*
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Post by: astarra on October 01, 2012, 07:32:25 am
Well.....got up earlier than usual (couldn't stay in bed with the sun streaming thru my curtains  ;) ) did some washing and cleaned up from having visitors in last night. Got the girls up and dressed, breakfast etc and Miss 6 to school at perfect time. My day WAS going well......too well!!  :-))  Was hanging a load of washing, came inside to find miss 20mths had taken her undies off and pooed...ALL THRU THE COT. Gross. So took a few pics and emailed them to DH with a msg that I hoped his day was not as s****y as mine!! Then popped her in the bath (which miss 3 decided to join her in, so the bathroom ended up with more water out of the bath than in...) Cleaned her and her cot up...then found pooey hand prints all over the wall.  :o . So cleaned that up... in the meantime miss20mths helped herself to a piece of bread, choked and vomited on the carpet. hmmmmmmm. Finally got all the washing done, and hear pssshhhht, glug glug glug....miss20mths again - this time with a can of coke out of the fridge, opened it and was tipping it onto the carpet.  :-\
Miss6 and miss 3 are currently having a pillow fight and miss 20mths is on time-out.......

Just so happy it is a beautiful day!!  :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 01, 2012, 07:43:02 am
Oh the joys of parenthood.  ;D Astarra as they get older the you won't have the pooey messes to deal with, or the vomit and tipped out food. However the trouble the get into doesn't seem to lessen it just changes.  :-))

I hope the rest of you day gets better.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 01, 2012, 07:48:46 am
Dear me Astarra... I really don't know what to say :-))
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 01, 2012, 07:56:13 am
One of those days Astarra :o

Poor you. Hopefully it doesn't get any worseb.

Great story to remember to tell at her  18th or 21st  Birthday  :D ;D ;D
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Post by: ElleG on October 01, 2012, 08:00:16 am
Astarra, sorry, but so funny when it happens to someone else   ;D. Been there done that! Sounds like you have a great sense of humor, that's what saves mothers going crazy..

A very relaxed day here, have just watched three episodes of Rake, very enjoyable. Public holiday so DH is home, very nice.
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Post by: obbie on October 01, 2012, 08:02:54 am
   oh, not  good for you  :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 01, 2012, 08:05:33 am
I'm glad I'm a Grandma these days and not a Mum. These things don't happen to Grandma's. LOL
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Post by: obbie on October 01, 2012, 08:17:46 am
bunnies  here I hve photos ;D
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Post by: mcmich on October 01, 2012, 08:32:11 am
So glad I don't have small children.  ;D
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Post by: astarra on October 01, 2012, 09:36:35 am
LOL.... :)
They drive me crazy sometimes...but somehow I still love 'em!!

I see your point, ElleG, it is always funny when it is someone else... :-))  :D

Since my last post on this thread, I have managed to dislocate my shoulder (quite common with me if I'm not careful enough, this time was just pulling sheets off with force... :-)), ) then as I was winding up the hose after watering my vege garden the end hit me in the lip and made it bleed........ :-X


Glad I can come on here and have a piece of adult understanding and conversation! So thanx all!  :D

YAY....
DH home now, nothing seems so bad anymore! :-* :) ;) :D ;D
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Post by: Debbiebillg on October 01, 2012, 09:41:54 am
Quote from: astarra on October 01, 2012, 07:32:25 am
Well.....got up earlier than usual (couldn't stay in bed with the sun streaming thru my curtains  ;) ) did some washing and cleaned up from having visitors in last night. Got the girls up and dressed, breakfast etc and Miss 6 to school at perfect time. My day WAS going well......too well!!  :-))  Was hanging a load of washing, came inside to find miss 20mths had taken her undies off and pooed...ALL THRU THE COT. Gross. So took a few pics and emailed them to DH with a msg that I hoped his day was not as s****y as mine!! Then popped her in the bath (which miss 3 decided to join her in, so the bathroom ended up with more water out of the bath than in...) Cleaned her and her cot up...then found pooey hand prints all over the wall.  :o . So cleaned that up... in the meantime miss20mths helped herself to a piece of bread, choked and vomited on the carpet. hmmmmmmm. Finally got all the washing done, and hear pssshhhht, glug glug glug....miss20mths again - this time with a can of coke out of the fridge, opened it and was tipping it onto the carpet.  :-\
Miss6 and miss 3 are currently having a pillow fight and miss 20mths is on time-out.......

Just so happy it is a beautiful day!!  :D

Astarra, I have 3 young boys.  They are soooooo full on ! Everyone says that boys are more full on and get up to more mischief, so I'm glad to hear that girls get up to mischief too lol Sorry, I can imagine the mess you poor thing. And it's soooo frustrating that while you're busy cleaning up one mess they're making another !! Our youngest is almost 4 now so we're gradually passing that stage thank goodness !

Sometimes I think it's definately a numbers thing too.  I never planned on having 3 but boy oh boy did I know about it when number 3 was born lol.  I don't know how some people manage with 8 kids ! I'd be out of my mind !
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Post by: astarra on October 01, 2012, 09:46:31 am
Think you could be right with the numbers thing Debbiebillg... I'm sure Miss 20mths is more full-on, more cheeky, more deliberately mischevious, and more energetic than the other 2 put together... :D

Just glad they all sleep all night every night...I regain my sanity in those 12+ hrs!!!!
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Post by: dede on October 01, 2012, 10:21:09 am
Oh my Astarra, what a day lol. I can understand you enjoying night time when they all asleep, especially miss 20 months. She sounds like she gives you a run for your money :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 01, 2012, 10:28:38 am
JD I'm glad I'm a grandmother too, but I have to say it has happened to me when looking after GK's  One GD vomited in my face and down the front of me,   YUK YUK YUK
Astarra, i hope they are now all tucked up in bed and asleep for you.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 01, 2012, 11:36:53 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/01/3ehaza4y.jpg)

Just want to share our  beautiful sunset here tonight.
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Post by: Halex on October 01, 2012, 11:39:11 am
Beautiful MF

H :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 01, 2012, 11:44:32 am
Your parachute didn't come so we are having our wine on our own. Lol

Just thought I would share the sunset as we see it every night xxx

Always lovely
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Post by: mcmich on October 01, 2012, 11:46:36 am
Suejen's boiled chocolate cake. So easy and very moist. Made individual ones.
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Post by: Halex on October 01, 2012, 12:04:55 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on October 01, 2012, 11:44:32 am
Your parachute didn't come so we are having our wine on our own. Lol

Just thought I would share the sunset as we see it every night xxx

Always lovely

I know, dh doesnt like small planes either.

Have to think of another mode of transport another time :)
Enjoy your wine.

H :)
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Post by: Debbiebillg on October 01, 2012, 12:40:32 pm
Quote from: astarra on October 01, 2012, 09:46:31 am
Think you could be right with the numbers thing Debbiebillg... I'm sure Miss 20mths is more full-on, more cheeky, more deliberately mischevious, and more energetic than the other 2 put together... :D

Just glad they all sleep all night every night...I regain my sanity in those 12+ hrs!!!!

About the numbers thing, yep two always get up to mischief when you're busy with the other one ! The third definately gets away with more don't they.  This year we have two at school so I'm loving going out and about with the little one while the other two are at school.  Ohhh and thank goodness they sleep, YESSSSSSSSSSSS  !! You'll really need to regain your sanity tonight after they day you've had ! Enjoy
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 01, 2012, 01:10:23 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on October 01, 2012, 11:36:53 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/01/3ehaza4y.jpg)

Just want to share our  beautiful sunset here tonight.
Another stunning picture MF. :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 01, 2012, 01:14:51 pm
The sunset here is different every night CC.
Even better is when the full  moon sets over the ocean at certain times.
I get up and sit on the balcony with a cup of tea and enjoy.
Spectacular  ;)
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Post by: desi on October 01, 2012, 01:47:20 pm
MF, thank you for the beautiful sunset picture :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 01, 2012, 02:21:45 pm
Are you near hillarys boat harbour MF?
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 01, 2012, 03:37:51 pm
We lived in Hillary's CP opposite dog beach before moving here to Mindarie 3 years ago to be near my mum when my dad passed away.. Now in the Mindarie marina area. Where are you?
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Post by: Yvette on October 02, 2012, 12:36:33 am
Lovely sunset MF
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Post by: astarra on October 02, 2012, 12:45:12 am
Quote from: Debbiebillg on October 01, 2012, 12:40:32 pm
Quote from: astarra on October 01, 2012, 09:46:31 am
Think you could be right with the numbers thing Debbiebillg... I'm sure Miss 20mths is more full-on, more cheeky, more deliberately mischevious, and more energetic than the other 2 put together... :D

Just glad they all sleep all night every night...I regain my sanity in those 12+ hrs!!!!

About the numbers thing, yep two always get up to mischief when you're busy with the other one ! The third definately gets away with more don't they.  This year we have two at school so I'm loving going out and about with the little one while the other two are at school.  Ohhh and thank goodness they sleep, YESSSSSSSSSSSS  !! You'll really need to regain your sanity tonight after they day you've had ! Enjoy


Today is a new day - and all I have to remind me of my crap (!!) day yesterday is 4 baskets of washing to fold and put away...and an arm that is numb from shoulder to fingertips... :-\ It is going to be interesting trying to fold wash and do everything else with one arm...typing with my left hand is hard enough!!

The sun is shining, the girls are happy...All is good!  :D
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Post by: obbie on October 02, 2012, 12:47:55 am
lovely sunset MF
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Post by: judydawn on October 02, 2012, 01:11:49 am
Astarra it doesn't sounds as if you are going to get too much done today with that numb arm - shouldn't you be going to the doctors?
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Post by: astarra on October 02, 2012, 01:23:04 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 02, 2012, 01:11:49 am
Astarra it doesn't sounds as if you are going to get too much done today with that numb arm - shouldn't you be going to the doctors?

Probly will, if I can't get my shoulder to click back into place properally.  :)
My elbow has swollen up now, which is weird...???
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Post by: astarra on October 02, 2012, 01:35:07 am
Am going to Dr at 3pm...thinks I may need an x-ray.  :-\
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Post by: Yvette on October 02, 2012, 01:48:56 am
Hope all is ok Astarra
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 02, 2012, 02:43:56 am
Went to the gym this morning now I am at work for the day. I hate the school holidays. I am pretty much here on my own for the rest of the week and with very few people working at schools I will have days of uninterrupted silence. Sooo boring. :(
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Post by: obbie on October 02, 2012, 04:15:08 am
why don't you have holidays too Den, or don't you get them off.

I'm doing bookwork..
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 02, 2012, 04:55:43 am
I am a public servant Robyn. We only get 4 weeks a year like normal people.  I can clear any flexi time or TOIL that I have accrued over the last 10 weeks.

The school holidays are when I try to catch up on report writing or to develop professional learning sessions and celan up my desk and email.

I find it diffiuclt because DW has the school holidays.
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Post by: Yvette on October 02, 2012, 05:05:50 am
At least you can catch on the forum Den  :)
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Post by: keiramax on October 02, 2012, 05:14:27 am
Well after buying a house, extensive renovations, 2 children and 9 years together, my partner finally proposed this morning on my birthday.  It was very sweet and he involved the kids as well.  They all had on t shirts that popped the question and where all holding red roses. 

What a wonderful start to the day.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 02, 2012, 05:16:18 am
Keiramax ..Congratulations,   I hope you said YES  ....what a great day.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 02, 2012, 05:17:46 am
Forgot to say Happy Birthday.
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Post by: astarra on October 02, 2012, 05:18:09 am
Awesome Kieramax, huge congratulations...and happy birthday!  :D
What an awesome propasal....I'm guessing you said yes" ?  ;)
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Post by: cecilia on October 02, 2012, 05:18:47 am
Magic!  Congratulations to you both, Keiramax.  <3 <3
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Post by: Yvette on October 02, 2012, 05:19:36 am
Wow Keiramax how exciting for you about time  :D :D and happy birthday  :) so happy for you
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Post by: kt2 on October 02, 2012, 05:31:01 am
Congratulations and happy birthday to you keiramax!!!! What a wonderful day and surprise for you!!!  :-*
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Post by: goldfish on October 02, 2012, 05:43:17 am
Quote from: keiramax on October 02, 2012, 05:14:27 am
Well after buying a house, extensive renovations, 2 children and 9 years together, my partner finally proposed this morning on my birthday.  It was very sweet and he involved the kids as well.  They all had on t shirts that popped the question and where all holding red roses.  

What a wonderful start to the day.

Tears in the eyes, Keiramax!!!  How terrific is that - and the thought and planning that went into it!!  And you said . . . .  .?? :-)) ;D

 . . .and a very happy birthday, too, btw!!

(http://dl4.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1118/1118914ejlbnc9ygd.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 02, 2012, 05:44:56 am
Happy birthday and congratulations Keramax. :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 02, 2012, 06:19:23 am
What a birthday present!! Happy birthday Keiramax, and congratulations :D :D :D

Astarra, I hope you are okay :-*
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Post by: keiramax on October 02, 2012, 06:53:16 am
Thanks everyone, I did say yes.  I was going to hold out on the answer given I had to wait so long but the answer popped out before I could even think.  How could you not say yes to the 3 pictured below.

(http://)
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Post by: kt2 on October 02, 2012, 06:58:28 am
Gorgeous photo keiramax!!! Definitely couldn't say no to those three!  ;D
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Post by: Katiej on October 02, 2012, 07:09:26 am
Congratulations!!  What a wonderful surprise. 
The photo is so cute  ;D
And Happy Birthday!
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Post by: Yvette on October 02, 2012, 07:11:21 am
Lovely photo very cute  :D :D
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Post by: goldfish on October 02, 2012, 07:11:41 am
That is one beautiful picture, Keiramax!!  Thanks for sharing it with us!!  I'd say your fiance is one very delighted and happy man judging from that smile!!
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Post by: judydawn on October 02, 2012, 07:24:20 am
I am late responding to this little beauty - been out shopping today.

What a wonderful way to ask the woman you love to marry you keiramax - I wonder how long in advance the children knew about it.  I'm so glad you said 'yes'.  We have some exciting happenings on this forum  ;D  Happy birthday, double celebrations.

(http://www.desicomments.com/dc1/11/158591/158591.gif) (http://www.desicomments.com/engagement/congratulations-on-your-engagement/)
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Post by: SuzieG on October 02, 2012, 07:34:01 am
Quote from: keiramax on October 02, 2012, 06:53:16 am
Thanks everyone, I did say yes.  I was going to hold out on the answer given I had to wait so long but the answer popped out before I could even think.  How could you not say yes to the 3 pictured below.

(http://)

Congratulations! How wonderful!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 02, 2012, 07:38:59 am
Just logged on to see this wonderful posting by Keiramax.
Don't know what to congratulate you first on the Birthday or Engagement :D :D
Congratulations what a very special day for you. :-*
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Post by: mcmich on October 02, 2012, 08:02:02 am
Congratulations. A beautiful photo and Many Happy Returns.  :D
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Post by: astarra on October 02, 2012, 08:43:22 am
love the pic  ;D
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Post by: kt2 on October 02, 2012, 08:45:48 am
How is your arm Astarra?  ???
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 02, 2012, 08:48:31 am
Wow Keiramax what a wonderful day  ;D

Congratulations on both counts and hope you enjoy and celebrate  ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 02, 2012, 09:01:06 am
Wow, I'm speechless. What a wonderful start to the day. Congratulations
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Post by: cookie1 on October 02, 2012, 09:16:08 am
Our Internet is down and so I have had to put my iPad onto 3 G and the signal is awful. So no other forum looking today, I will have withdrawal symptoms.

Keiramax that is such beautiful news, I am so very pleased for you. Congratulations and happy birthday.
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Post by: nazar on October 02, 2012, 09:50:58 pm
congratulations keiramax what wonderful news for  your birthday

this is a day you wont forget ,what a lovely idea of dh to include your kids with handpainted teeshirts

your husband and kids look very handsome and happy  

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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 03, 2012, 01:18:45 am
Today I am taking my mum for her weekly shopping then we are coming back here for lunch. Babysitting GD 8months as her mum works Wednesday and Thursday and nice for my mum to spend time with her.  DS coming for dinner after work and to pick up baby. Windy and cool here today. Looks like it will rain  :(
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Post by: dede on October 03, 2012, 01:29:52 am
Here's our little chickens, only one egg to go and I just spotted a small crack in it, so should be 5 chickens soon. They so cute.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/03/7yvuze6a.jpg)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 03, 2012, 01:31:46 am
Nawww!! ;D ;D ;D

They're adorable! I want one :-))
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Post by: dede on October 03, 2012, 01:36:41 am
The kids left for school this morning with 3 chicken hatched, hopefully they will come home to 5 chickens. Lets just hope we have more girls than boys as we not keeping any roosters.
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Post by: Yvette on October 03, 2012, 01:53:13 am
Very cute Mandi  :o :o
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Post by: obbie on October 03, 2012, 01:56:14 am
cute Mandi
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 03, 2012, 02:10:19 am
Gorgeous Mandy  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 03, 2012, 02:17:22 am
Quote from: dede on October 03, 2012, 01:36:41 am
The kids left for school this morning with 3 chicken hatched, hopefully they will come home to 5 chickens. Lets just hope we have more girls than boys as we not keeping any roosters.

The roosters will become roasters! LOL  ;D
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Post by: deedub on October 03, 2012, 02:25:17 am
My DD7 was up around 6am this morning, came into my room saying she needed help with 'something' - I told her to come back when I'm awake! Didn't know what she was doing, could hear noises in the kitchen... then she came in and asked how to turn on the stove top - that's when I decided it was time to get up! Very cute, she had her "kid's cookbook" out and was making "eggs in basket" i.e. eggs fried in slices of bread. I helped her cook it, then realised she had defrosted (in the microwave) a whole loaf of home made bread I had in the freezer to get her 2 slices of bread! grrrrrr
Took kids to tennis clinic, came home to washing and a bit of work, made some muffins. Almost time to pick them up from tennis, might get out in the garden this afternoon, beautiful day here.
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 03, 2012, 02:49:48 am
You've gotta love them deedub. My DW always says that if you strangled one of the children you would get off if the judge was a mother. She would understand and just tell you to try and not kill the other one.
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Post by: judydawn on October 03, 2012, 04:17:48 am
I have the cleaner coming soon so I've been busy tidying up ready for her arrival. I've changed the beds and washed and I want a really good spring clean with the vacuum cleaner today so I've pulled out the beds and side cupboards from the wall to make her life easier.  Whilst she is doing the inside I will be outside either gardening or cleaning the lounge rug with my new carpet shampooer - hopefully both jobs will get done, it's a beautiful day here today.
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Post by: kt2 on October 03, 2012, 04:28:28 am
Dede, they're so cute!!  :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 03, 2012, 04:33:24 am
Very funny DD  ;D
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Post by: obbie on October 03, 2012, 05:22:59 am
My UPS failed, so computer went down for 1 hour....
all fixed now.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 03, 2012, 09:02:19 am
I love the little chicks Mandy, I believe sexing chickens is a bit of a trick.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 03, 2012, 02:41:21 pm
Congratulations Keiramax and Happy Birthday what a wonderful surprise.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 03, 2012, 02:43:10 pm
Along with lots of other frustrated commuters I spent 1 1/2 hours getting to work and the same getting back as there were no trains on the northern line, it was chaos and will be again tomorrow!!!  I did have a wonderful Pilates session this evening to make me feel much better.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 03, 2012, 02:50:00 pm
I'm glad you enjoyed the Pilates GHM :D
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Post by: desi on October 03, 2012, 10:47:14 pm
Hi Keiramax, congratulations on both counts. What a lovely family you are ;)
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Post by: obbie on October 04, 2012, 01:54:12 am
at work.
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Post by: astarra on October 04, 2012, 01:59:03 am
house jobs, gardening  :D, mum jobs, hopefully cooking too.....
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Post by: maddy on October 04, 2012, 03:24:15 am
Mandy...we have 3 eggs just now with little peck holes  :D  I love seeing them hatch!

Hubby informs me we have to fill out a 14 page tender for the shire...due tomorrow!  >:(  of course, had no ink....so mad dash to buy some.....so came home to discover there's bees in my house  :o  they've come in through the fireplace, checked outside, and they are buzzing around the chimney.  Hope they buzz off soon!
Luckily, they flock to the window, so my shoes have been getting a work out - SPLAT!  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 04, 2012, 03:33:21 am
I hope you don't ruin your shoes Maddy ;D
What a pain!! All that paperwork AND a house full of bees :(

I went for a run this morning and got rained on :-\ But I saw a seal playing down by the rocks in the water, so it was worth it :) And it was lovely being out in nature, of course. I've been spending so much time cooped up in that PT studio, I forgot how lovely the outside world is :-)) :) :) :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 04, 2012, 04:20:04 am
I went for a bike ride this morning and made sure I put on an under layer and long sleeves because it was cold again but forgot to change my fingerless gloves to fingered gloves. Hands froze.  :(

Been at work and then went to physio for a nagging pain in my perefomis/glute. She stuck needles in my bum then massaged it, it was kind of strange.  :-\

Now I have just had a disaster while typing a PM. I was almost finished while typing away it suddenly all high lighted then disappeared. I couldn't figure out haw to get it back. I will have to start again.  >:(
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Post by: astarra on October 04, 2012, 05:38:36 am
Not a good day DD.  :(
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Post by: dragongirly on October 04, 2012, 06:38:50 am
I'm at work - always fun *grin*.  I have managed to go to the bank and pick up my replacement debit card - got a cool angry birds themed one *grin*.  very sure my 2nd eldest nephew will covet it if he sees it.
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Post by: mcmich on October 04, 2012, 07:07:58 am
Quote from: maddy on October 04, 2012, 03:24:15 am
Mandy...we have 3 eggs just now with little peck holes  :D  I love seeing them hatch!

Hubby informs me we have to fill out a 14 page tender for the shire...due tomorrow!  >:(  of course, had no ink....so mad dash to buy some.....so came home to discover there's bees in my house  :o  they've come in through the fireplace, checked outside, and they are buzzing around the chimney.  Hope they buzz off soon!
Luckily, they flock to the window, so my shoes have been getting a work out - SPLAT!  ;D
Ooohhh Maddy, windows to clean now as well.  :-\
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Post by: obbie on October 04, 2012, 07:23:11 am
On here today
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Post by: Tasty on October 04, 2012, 07:44:07 am
Well today I have been doing some last minute packing as we are moving house but now it's time for a nap to recharge.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 04, 2012, 08:23:19 am
Child free day today so tidying my house. Having 4 of them all day tomorrow and my cleaner in the afternoon.
Hopefully tomorrow afternoon will be sunny and dry and we can picnic in the park while my cleaner makes my house sparkle :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 04, 2012, 08:31:08 am
Fingers crossed for nice weather then MF! A picnic sounds lovely :D
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Post by: mcmich on October 04, 2012, 08:31:15 am
How often does your cleaner come MF?
I've just started getting a cleaner (bit of a luxury as there is only DH & myself - no grandies yet) and she comes fortnightly.
Would like weekly really.
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Post by: maddy on October 04, 2012, 08:31:26 am
number 1 is out!

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/1fa529be630990ee9a2f21ed35755c26.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/c53d884f95b698bb559e73f00ce2d79f.jpg)

In all its newborn ugliness  :P
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 04, 2012, 08:32:54 am
What are you talking about Maddy, its beautiful :D :D
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Post by: kt2 on October 04, 2012, 08:34:30 am
I agree with Amy, it's gorgeous!! Awww!!!  :D
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Post by: mcmich on October 04, 2012, 08:40:54 am
Very cute, is that the fancy new machine?
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Post by: maddy on October 04, 2012, 08:48:33 am
Quote from: mcmich on October 04, 2012, 08:40:54 am
Very cute, is that the fancy new machine?

Sure is  :)  it really is set and forget.  Only had to top up with water once, and it turns the eggs automatically.
Once they dry off, they are then really cute  ;)
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Post by: judydawn on October 04, 2012, 08:52:55 am
So the poor little thing thinks the machine is his Mummy  :P   Bit lonely being the first out of the egg, what do you do with him now maddy?
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Post by: mcmich on October 04, 2012, 08:55:40 am
Why do you need water? The machine washes the eggs or the chickens  ???
I'm obviously not a country girl. Just been dumped in the middle of nowhere and muddle through.  :-\
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Post by: Emme on October 04, 2012, 09:05:06 am
Oh Maddy they are so cute.

Marie
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Post by: maddy on October 04, 2012, 09:05:29 am
The water is for keeping the humidity at a certain temperature for them to grow and survive in the egg.
They can stay in the incubator until they dry off, then we pop them into a nesting box, with lamps for heat, until they are much bigger and stronger.  
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Post by: mcmich on October 04, 2012, 09:14:03 am
Maddy, have you got cravings? Seems you're eating a lot of cake  :o
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Post by: kt2 on October 04, 2012, 09:15:54 am
Cake is a good way to celebrate! Also recommend bubbles!  ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 04, 2012, 09:19:33 am
I have my cleaner once a week Michele. Only the two of us here also but have some of the kids here most weekdays. So sticky fingers and spillages  ;) I clean it up of course but cleaner is very thorough :)
That's why I have her on a Friday so that everything is nice for the weekend as I don't usually look after any of the kids on a Saturday and Sunday is the one day that DH and I spend together as he golfs on a Saturday afternoon.
That said I am actually babysitting saturday daytime but it's unusual and only 8month old baby who can't make a mess.
I bet you love having your cleaner  :D how many hours does she do? It's bliss isn't it?  :)
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Post by: mcmich on October 04, 2012, 09:34:01 am
Yes, Bliss. Kelly comes for 3 hours. I have a very minimilast style of decorating.
Hate clutter and nik naks. I married the nik nak king so do have more than I would like.
In 3 hours Kelly cleans the bathrooms, dusts, does the kitchen benches and cupboards, washes the floors, skirtings, just about anything.
Leading up to Christmas, will see if she will do weekly.
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Post by: tarasis on October 04, 2012, 09:36:39 am
Oh to have a cleaner, one day. We did one for a time but he wasn't particularly good and haven't tried looking again since. No way he'd have done what Michele's manages in three hours.

So far today I've been largely hanging out here & having breakfast. Need to make some soda farls for lunch though, which requires washing the heavy based pan (ah to have a flat griddle), which means I should wash other things and ....

Lovely weather we're having  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 04, 2012, 09:45:17 am
Mine does 3 hours also but if I need her to do anything special I just get her to miss out cleaning guest rooms if they haven't been used .
I would hate to be without her now 😄
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Post by: mcmich on October 04, 2012, 09:46:35 am
Are you in Autumn Rob? My favourite time of year.
I've only been to Germany in winter and it was -6. My dad (passed away now) came out on The Snowy Scheme. Very fond memories of Omi and Opi when we visited.
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Post by: tarasis on October 04, 2012, 09:53:02 am
Yup it's autumn going on Winter. The leaves are merrily falling, the rain is on & off, the temps are dropping (only 7-12° today, rain and cold wind)

Where in Germany did you go?

The Snowy Scheme? Is that this? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowy_Scheme_Museum
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Post by: obbie on October 04, 2012, 11:54:10 am
My cleaning lady comes 4 hours a fortnight, does floors, vacuums, mops, 2 bathrooms, toilets, windows.. thank God.. :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 04, 2012, 12:24:44 pm
I thank god every time my cleaner comes too Robyn.  :) worth their weight in gold....... And mine is a big lady  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on October 04, 2012, 12:31:10 pm
Hallelujah to all cleaners - why do they do a better job than us?  Perhaps if we got paid we might actually enjoy it and put more effort into it too. Nah, I would never clean houses for $30 or so an hour, I'd want $100 an hour I hate it that much  ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 04, 2012, 12:47:10 pm
Me too. There's a million things I'd rather do than clean my house  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 04, 2012, 01:25:30 pm
Ditto  ;D  ;D  ;D

I am happy keeping it neat and tidy, doing the laundry, shopping and of course cooking. For 100 dollars an hour it might be worthwhile but until then I will stick with my lovely Lee  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 04, 2012, 01:56:16 pm
I'm quite happy to clean our house :) I'm the sort of person to clean something as soon as its dirty, so any mess is never usually too bad ;)
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Post by: Tasty on October 04, 2012, 02:28:58 pm
Speaking of cleaners....we got a cleaner to clean the house we are moving into today (as mentioned in another thread) and one of the main things I wanted done were the very dusy blinds (venetians) in all of the rooms. The cleaner said she didn't do this as they need unscrewing and cleaning by a blind cleaner. I only know of the company 'Amazing blinds' and not sure how much this costs? Does anyone know?
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 04, 2012, 04:06:31 pm
I went to the Triathlon WA AGM tonight. They were drawing 20 names of financial members at the meeting for priority entry into next years Busselton Ironman 70.3.
 
There were about 40 people there so I had a 50% chance of winning one of the spots. However luck was not with me and I missed out. Oh well. I will have to take my chances with the other 2600 people trying for one of 1600 places when the registrations pen in a few weeks.
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Post by: obbie on October 04, 2012, 09:44:55 pm
good luck Den
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Post by: tarasis on October 04, 2012, 10:07:07 pm
Indeed, best wishes Den. I couldn't imagine doing a triathlon, I'm a very sedentary person.
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Post by: Yvette on October 05, 2012, 12:21:59 am
My DH is the cleaner now (that I am working full time) he does the vacuuming each week and some washing. My DS does the sheets and many other little things.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 05, 2012, 12:27:07 am
That's the way it should be Yvette everyone doing their share  ;D

Not fair if the woman is working and still expected to do all the household chores  >:(
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Post by: Yvette on October 05, 2012, 12:29:19 am
Yes MF agree we all chip in and share which is good for everyone, makes them realise how much I did before going back to work  :)
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Post by: obbie on October 05, 2012, 12:29:42 am
I just need to say my DH is brilliant around the house, and I love it.  This morning he did ALL the folding, and put all the clothes, sheets, towels away, before work. :)


He does more than me, but I do 99% of the cooking.
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Post by: Halex on October 05, 2012, 12:31:20 am
Taking ds to tennis camp.

Packing & cleaning the house.

Ds packed, dh packed, just mine to do now. Not taking much so I can shop ;D

H :)
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Post by: Katiej on October 05, 2012, 12:31:38 am
My DH and I both work, so we share the cleaning and all the house-hold chores.
We both hate cleaning, but we get stuck in together and get it done.

We used to have a cleaner, but she got a full-time job and quit cleaning (we stupidly decided not to replace her).

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Post by: judydawn on October 05, 2012, 12:36:06 am
It's great that you work so well together Katie - more time for fun things then.

Not long now Hally, bet you are getting excited.
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Post by: astarra on October 05, 2012, 12:46:27 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on October 04, 2012, 01:56:16 pm
I'm quite happy to clean our house :) I'm the sort of person to clean something as soon as its dirty, so any mess is never usually too bad ;)

You sound like me Amy.... tho I am always cleaning with 3 kids!! ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 05, 2012, 12:49:26 am
I wish I could have afforded a cleaner when all my kids were young as that's when I really needed it  :(

But better late than never and really love coming home to a clean sparkling house on a Friday  :D
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Post by: dragongirly on October 05, 2012, 02:34:19 am
Oh yes MF - a sparkly clean house on a Friday is awesome!
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Post by: astarra on October 05, 2012, 03:57:49 am
Today so far I went outside...BIG mistake as it was SO hard to come back inside!! I hung my wash while I was out there so not totally wasted time! Played with my pre-schoolers, pushed them on the swings, went down the slide etc (was great fun, I must admit!!) Finally came inside when miss20mths needed the toilet, she is now sleeping and I have been cooking with miss3! We have so far made heart-shaped pizza pockets and pizza scrolls, have a small pizza cooking in the oven now and bread dough rising. Cleaned up the kitchen, then will make some pizzas for the freezer and tonight's tea. And we had a friend call in so had morning tea with her.  :) So far a very enjoyable day!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 05, 2012, 04:32:08 am
Oh that sounds so much fun Astarra :D :D :D :D
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Post by: astarra on October 05, 2012, 05:34:04 am
It is Amy  :D :D :D
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Post by: Yvette on October 05, 2012, 05:53:11 am
Yum Astarra looks scrummy  :o :o
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 05, 2012, 06:11:48 am
Oh YUMMMMMM :o
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Post by: obbie on October 05, 2012, 06:16:14 am
Yummy, quoting today :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 05, 2012, 12:04:40 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/05/a4upuny2.jpg)

A beautiful sky here in Perth tonight
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Post by: JulieO on October 05, 2012, 12:08:26 pm
Oh how beautiful Mama.  (is that Jaws in the foreground?)  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 05, 2012, 12:11:41 pm
Ha ha I hope not :o
It's a rock from the breakwater  :)
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Post by: Tasty on October 05, 2012, 02:41:10 pm
Astarra - sounds like you had a great day with your children and sometimes it's nice to let some other jobs go so you can enjoy moments like these.

I can't say my day was as pleasant as I'm sooo tired from moving today and have a bit more to do tomorrow. I was quite disappointed about the stuff the cleaner did and might start another post regarding this.

Off to beds soon for some much needed rest and recharging.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 05, 2012, 11:14:20 pm
I hope you're getting the rest you need Tasty :-*
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Post by: mcmich on October 05, 2012, 11:42:28 pm
I'm having a cooking day. Trying to do ahead some things for tomorrows lunch and make a stack of meals for the children to take home.
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Post by: Katiej on October 06, 2012, 12:43:07 am
Sounds like you'll be busy today Michelle.

What a lovely gesture to make meals for the kids to take home.
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Post by: Halex on October 06, 2012, 01:46:37 am
All ready.

We are just waiting for our taxi.

I am in trouble >:( ??? :o

I booked our return flight from sydney to perth before we arrived from hawaii. Had to change flights for a fee of $195 plus the cheap flights had all gone. I am in trouble >:(

Cost us a lot >:(

I said, lets move on, we are done.

I tried to make up for it by making sandwiches for the plane.

Oh well, dh will get over it. Not entirely my fault as we had to change flights before as we were visiting family in Melb, his request, then that got canned & had to re-book, so I got all confused.

Just hate wasting money like that.

Oh well Happy Days ahead.

H :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 06, 2012, 02:46:52 am
Oh no Hally  :(

Try not to stress over it as we all make mistakes and I am sure DH will understand .

No point in worrying as it can't be changed so just put it out of your mind and enjoy your holiday.

Have a great time  :)
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Post by: Halex on October 06, 2012, 03:21:40 am
Thanks NF, he seems to have forgotten it niw :D

At airport waiting board, 5 mins.

 ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 06, 2012, 04:20:46 am
Have a wonderful trip H xx
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Post by: astarra on October 06, 2012, 05:09:49 am
All good then H?! ;)
Have a great trip.  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 06, 2012, 08:51:56 am
Have a wonderful trip H :)
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Post by: cookie1 on October 06, 2012, 01:22:45 pm
You probably won't see this Hally but I hope you have a great time.
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Post by: JulieO on October 06, 2012, 02:09:37 pm
Have so enjoyed dtr and family staying this weekend (incl 21 month old grandson), but tomorrow this will be me!

(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii26/ragdoll128/article-2204049-14F31B21000005DC-627_634x473.jpg)

And this
(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii26/ragdoll128/article-2204049-14F31B19000005DC-277_634x440.jpg)

This
(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii26/ragdoll128/article-2204049-14F31B1D000005DC-328_634x420.jpg)


And even this
(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii26/ragdoll128/article-2204049-14F2D7B0000005DC-67_634x473.jpg)


 ;D
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Post by: judydawn on October 06, 2012, 02:11:26 pm
In other words you are knackered Julie  ;D  I know the feeling well.
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Post by: goldfish on October 06, 2012, 02:20:06 pm
 ;D ;D ;D Says it all!!!   love it!!  Hope you have a restful day to recharge those batteries, JulieO . . hang in there!!  (so to speak!!)
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Post by: Yvette on October 06, 2012, 02:26:26 pm
Love it Julie  :D :D :D :D
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Post by: djinni373 on October 06, 2012, 02:32:45 pm
Love those pics Julie O. After driving for 21 hours over yesterday and today that is just how i feel  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 06, 2012, 02:39:09 pm
Love the pics Julie LOL ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 06, 2012, 03:21:40 pm
I know that feeling well Julie  ;)

Great to see it in pictures  ;D
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Post by: dede on October 06, 2012, 07:56:15 pm
I was pretty happy yesterday to find 2 eggs in my cockatiels Avery :), I'm hoping to have some babies this year from them. Today we are off to collect another Avery with 6 cockatiels. My plan is to breed them and hand rear the babies to make them tame. (As if I haven't got enough to do already ) lol :D
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Post by: mcmich on October 06, 2012, 08:07:12 pm
How exciting. I had a cockatiel years ago and he was real chatterbox and very friendly. Teased the life out of the cat.
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Post by: dede on October 06, 2012, 08:18:45 pm
Yeh I have had several cockatiels over the years that chatted and whistled. My favorite one chewed on some lead lighting I made and died of lead poisoning. Was so sad as he was so smart and everyone loved him.
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Post by: Halex on October 06, 2012, 10:27:48 pm
JulieO love the cat pics :)

We are in Sydney, I am in so much pain today with my trapped nerve, just had a ho water bottle brought up. Taken codene so hope it works soon. Must ave slept wrong.

Anyone any ideas how to get rid of this.

 >:(
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Post by: obbie on October 06, 2012, 11:24:55 pm
Hally where is the trapped nerve. what about a massage. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 06, 2012, 11:26:47 pm
I wish I could help you Hally, I know how painful trapped nerves are :'( But I was relieved of mine through surgery and I don't think that helps you right now :(

Quote from: dede on October 06, 2012, 07:56:15 pm
I was pretty happy yesterday to find 2 eggs in my cockatiels Avery :), I'm hoping to have some babies this year from them. Today we are off to collect another Avery with 6 cockatiels. My plan is to breed them and hand rear the babies to make them tame. (As if I haven't got enough to do already ) lol :D

Soooo jealous Mandi ;D I had budgies a few years ago and I'm desperate to have another one. I love chatty little birds :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 06, 2012, 11:52:55 pm
Not a good start to your holiday Hally unless you can get some relief - a massage might help though. Good luck finding a solution before you fly out of Sydney  :-* :-*
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 07, 2012, 12:21:03 am
Oh Hally, that isn't good. Can you get an appointment with a physio before you get on a plane ? A hit water bottle and nurofen sound like a good start, followed by a rest. I hope the flight is not too bad.
I've been hit by a six with this cold.  I took the kids swimming yesterday, did another 2 loads of washing( my washing machine went for days after we got home from holidays), then spent the rest of the day in bed blowing my nose. DH felt sorry for me and organised a hit laska for dinner. I feel like Julie's cat. My grey cat's been keeping me company whilst I've been feeling lousy. He's good like that- if the kids are upset, he goes and rubs up against them. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/07/a8ete5yn.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on October 07, 2012, 12:43:16 am
What a sympathetic cat you have ES - nice to see DH is looking after you too.  Hope you feel better tomorrow with some more rest today.
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Post by: Halex on October 07, 2012, 01:37:20 am
Have bought a hot water bottle for the plane.

Dh has been massaging the area.

Bought some voltaren rub, its still sore but can cope, just hope it goes soon. Being on the plane doing nothing might make it better or worse, better I hope.

ES love your cat.

H :)
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Post by: goldfish on October 07, 2012, 01:39:39 am
That's beautiful, ES  Animals are just great like that.  My dogs are like that . . seem to sense when something is on my mind and just like to be there, morning noon or night!

Hally - good luck - hope that problem settles very quickly and you can enjoy your time away . .
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Post by: Jamberie on October 07, 2012, 06:28:00 am
We have a cockatiel too, his name is Boris :)

Today and yesterday I took out every single item from the pantry and reorganised the whole lot! Massive job but was in desperate need- after having my TMX for a few months, I'm purchasing differently and now have ingredients I don't use anymore and ingredients I rarely used before but now more regularly. I'm so excited and proud of myself I just had to share!
I even made pretty labels on MS Word which I will laminate and sick onto the 70+ containers and baskets in the hope that DH will be able to put things back where he found them! -that's the teacher in me I guess!
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Post by: Halex on October 07, 2012, 06:36:02 am
Better than it was.
 :)
Just about to board.

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Post by: judydawn on October 07, 2012, 08:10:24 am
Jamberie, our pantry items do change once we get the TMX and I bet yours looks great right now. Expecting others to put things back where they belong - mmm, not sure on that one  :D
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Post by: kt2 on October 07, 2012, 08:32:01 am
Jamberie, I've just done the big pantry clean up too! It is very rewarding opening up the doors now and not seeing total chaos! I had a big order of Tupperware delivered and now it's all organised - yee ha !!!  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 07, 2012, 08:37:20 am
Oh how I would love a pantry clean up... :-)) But while we have kitchen renovations happening, we don't actually have a pantry. So there are things in bags and containers and cupboards in the "kitchen", laundry and dining room ;D

Well done to you though Jamberie, it sounds as if you did very well :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 07, 2012, 08:39:30 am
My pantry is a mess!!!!

Mr Invisible keeps visiting and puts everything in the wrong place  ;)
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Post by: Jamberie on October 07, 2012, 08:47:29 am
Oh kt2, I wish I had the Tupperware modular mates, however the Sistema ones are working well for me, as I need about 100 containers at any given time I just don't think I want to know how much that would cost! Sistema are handy in that if I buy something new at the supermarket I can just buy a container there and then! I also accidently tested their seal/freshness when I found a packet of opened scotchfinger biscuits in one that I suspect may have been there for 2 years!

JD, at school I have been known to take photos of the inside of cupboards (and stick this photo on the inside of the door) so that my students know EXACTLY where things belong....I'm hoping that labels will suffice for DH but we'll see!
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Post by: jeninwa on October 07, 2012, 09:14:25 am
Just popping in quickly to let you all know that I am flying to Hobart tomorrow as my FIL passed away Saturday afternoon, sadly DH didn't make it back in time, I had to ring him when he got to Melbourne to let him know. My mother is here visiting and we have had to cut her time short, she will be flying back with me.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 07, 2012, 09:27:50 am
Oh Jen, that is such terrible news :'( :'( :'(

Sending much love to you and your family :-*
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Post by: Katiej on October 07, 2012, 09:48:40 am
Jen - I'm sorry to hear of your loss. 
Sending best wishes to you and your family, take care xx
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 07, 2012, 09:56:20 am
Condolences to you and your family Jen.  Hope you have a good flight.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 07, 2012, 10:02:07 am
Sending love and condolences to you and your family Jen.

Take care :-[
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Post by: kt2 on October 07, 2012, 10:03:35 am
Sorry to hear if your loss Jen. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  :-[
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Post by: mcmich on October 07, 2012, 10:09:56 am
Sorry for your loss Jen. Safe travels.
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 07, 2012, 10:39:39 am
Sorry to hear about your loss Jen. My thoughts are with you and your family.
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Post by: judydawn on October 07, 2012, 10:47:26 am
Sorry to hear your news Jen, thoughts are with you and the family.

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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 07, 2012, 11:52:29 am
 :-* and hugs Jen, so sorry to hear the bad news.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 07, 2012, 11:54:04 am
Beautiful flowers JD.

All the best Jen. Sorry for your loss.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 07, 2012, 12:39:47 pm
Sorry to hear about your sad news Jen.Best wishes CC.
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Post by: sue_purrb on October 07, 2012, 03:46:09 pm
Sorry to hear your sad news, Jen.
Best wishes to you and your family.

Sue
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Post by: dede on October 07, 2012, 07:50:57 pm
Thinking of you Jen. Take care
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Post by: Yvette on October 07, 2012, 11:04:02 pm
So sorry Jen to hear the sad news look after yourself
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Post by: Wonder on October 07, 2012, 11:11:55 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss Jen. Safe travels.
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Post by: astarra on October 07, 2012, 11:25:39 pm
Thinking of you and your family at this time, Jen....sorry to hear of your loss.  :-* :'(
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Post by: obbie on October 08, 2012, 01:41:16 am
sorry to hear of your loss, Take care Jen
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Post by: chrissa on October 08, 2012, 08:28:41 am
So very sorry to hear of your loss.
 My thoughts are with you.  Please give your DH my deepest condolences
Xoxoxo
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Post by: Emme on October 08, 2012, 08:50:10 am
So sorry to hear of your loss Jen.  Thoughts are with you and your family.
Marie
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Post by: goldfish on October 08, 2012, 09:20:43 am
Jen- I'm thinking of you and your family =  I'm really sorry to hear of your loss- .  Travel safely.
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Post by: nazar on October 08, 2012, 11:22:05 am
 so sorry jen to hear about your loss  , have safe travels 
 my thoughts are with you
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Post by: dede on October 08, 2012, 12:02:30 pm
My mum finally got to see the specialist for her crushed vertebra, he sent her off to an MRI today. The news was not good :(, a huge mass was found, I am so worried about her and what the future is going to bring. She is having a biopsy done tomorrow. Looks like lots of radiotherapy and chemotherapy needed. It's very scary. I worry about my sister and how she will cope with the baby so close now.
Life can be cruel :(
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 08, 2012, 12:04:55 pm
Mandi so sorry the news wasn't better, love and thoughts to you and your family.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 08, 2012, 12:08:34 pm
Two words Mandi #### it!

Beyond cruel.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 08, 2012, 12:10:56 pm
Love and positive thoughts to you and your family Mandi.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 08, 2012, 12:12:51 pm
Oh Dede,

So sorry to hear you news. Sending hugs
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Post by: dede on October 08, 2012, 12:19:25 pm
Thanks guys. I'm still in shock. I never thought the results would be what they are, it didn't enter my mind at all. Going to take a while to sink in. My poor dad is looking so tired and old. Think we will be doing quiet a few trips to go and help out as much as we can. Just got to wait for this baby to arrive.
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Post by: tarasis on October 08, 2012, 12:56:05 pm
Yikes, best wishes to both Jen and Dede :/
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Post by: kt2 on October 08, 2012, 01:02:27 pm
Oh dede, so sorry to hear your sad news. Sending love and positive wishes to you and your family.  :(
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 08, 2012, 01:18:34 pm
Hopefully the baby will be a breath of fresh air during this time. You still have this little one to look forward to.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 08, 2012, 02:01:56 pm
Oh Mandi what terrible news :o :( :( :(

I'm so sorry that this has happened to you, life is such a bi*ch sometimes >:(
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Post by: judydawn on October 08, 2012, 02:07:15 pm
I was devastated to read this Mandi, your lives are really in turmoil at the moment and my thoughts are with you all.
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 08, 2012, 02:11:26 pm
Mandi my thoughts and best wishes are with you and your family during these trying times.
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Post by: mcmich on October 08, 2012, 06:10:15 pm
So sorry to hear the news about your mum dede.
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Post by: Halex on October 08, 2012, 07:20:42 pm
Uni, your on line, what time is it in sydney?

Its 8.20am monday in hawaii.

Boys still sleeping.

H
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Post by: Halex on October 08, 2012, 07:22:50 pm
Quote from: jeninwa on October 07, 2012, 09:14:25 am
Just popping in quickly to let you all know that I am flying to Hobart tomorrow as my FIL passed away Saturday afternoon, sadly DH didn't make it back in time, I had to ring him when he got to Melbourne to let him know. My mother is here visiting and we have had to cut her time short, she will be flying back with me.



Sorry Jen, big hug
Halex
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Post by: chrissa on October 08, 2012, 09:12:32 pm
Dede, I'm sorry the results weren't good.

Hugs and best wishes to you, your Mum & Dad and your family.  Keep positive thoughts.
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Post by: goldfish on October 08, 2012, 09:16:59 pm
Dede, can only echo what everyone else has said - my thoughts are with you and particularly your mum - what an awful thing for her to have to go through.  Just concentrate on one day at a time . . .
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Post by: Wonder on October 08, 2012, 09:25:11 pm
Dede, that's terrible news, my thoughts and wishes are with you.
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Post by: Katiej on October 08, 2012, 09:30:30 pm
Mandi such awful news. Love and best wishes to you, your Mum & Dad and family. Take care xx
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Post by: dede on October 08, 2012, 11:04:11 pm
Thanks everyone, I know I woke up this morning feeling pretty empty, I can only imagine how mum would be feeling this morning. :(
It's going to be a tough next few months. I just hope the treatment will reduce the tumor and give her a lot more years of comfort.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 08, 2012, 11:09:36 pm
I've got my fingers and toes crossed for your mother Mandi :-*
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Post by: Yvette on October 08, 2012, 11:10:22 pm
Oh Mandi such terrible news  :( :(
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Post by: astarra on October 09, 2012, 12:30:40 am
Oh dede, I'm so sorry to hear this news - your family has had alot to cope with and go thru recently.  :(
Thinking of you all.
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Post by: obbie on October 09, 2012, 03:33:30 am
Mandi, so sorry for the bad news, take care. Thinking of you all. :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 09, 2012, 06:41:09 am
Thinking of you Mandi, I hope Mum and Dad don't live too far away, hope that baby pops out soon so it's one less thing to worry about and a little bit of joy in your life.
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Post by: dede on October 09, 2012, 08:47:29 am
Quote from: Aussie Brenda on October 09, 2012, 06:41:09 am
Thinking of you Mandi, I hope Mum and Dad don't live too far away, hope that baby pops out soon so it's one less thing to worry about and a little bit of joy in your life.

Unfortunately they are an hours drive from the hospital and treatment. She needs to have immediate radiation (first one today) everyday for 10 days to try and shrink the tumor off the spinal cord, otherwise she could loose mobility in her legs :(.
We still waiting for the baby who is in no hurry to arrive at all now.
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Post by: astarra on October 09, 2012, 08:58:18 am
Look after yourself Mandi.  :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 09, 2012, 09:03:09 am
Gee Mandi, that's a fair drive for your Dad, as the days go on your Mum probably won't be all that comfortable in the car, maybe we can all suggest a few things that might help, like maybe one of those soft travel pillows that go around your neck so that when she is sitting in the car she can isolate the site from the chair, you might have to take some of the beads out so it is comforable.  Poor thing I feel for her, my late husband had radiation on his leg and we were only 12mins from the hospital and treatment, the treatment wasn't very long but the wait to have it was.
Tell your Mum we are all thinking of her and wish her well.  My late Mum had three crushed vertebrae and they aren't nice to deal with.
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Post by: dede on October 09, 2012, 09:16:39 am
No they are horrible, I think she has 6 or 7 collapsed now. :(
And thanks for the advise. They think once the tumor has shrank she will become more comfortable and be in less pain. Unfortunately the cancer is secondary, so there is more to be found
:(
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Post by: dede on October 09, 2012, 09:23:32 am
On another note, I brought an aviary with 6 cockatiels on the weekend and was meant to have 2 breeding pair, but I can only positively identify one female with one unknown which sex it is. So today I decided to send some feathers away to be DNA tested to confirm the sex of this bird. (Only cost $17)
I discovered it pays to read the fine print first.
Any way I went out and caught the bird and easily plucked a few feathers from its chest to send away, but when I was reading the form I read this
Breast feathers are not suitable :o
Oops. So out I go again and pluck some feather from its wing (poor birdy) :D
Should know the results by the end of the week.
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Post by: snappy on October 09, 2012, 09:26:48 am
Dede I am so sorry to hear about your mum.  Wishing your family lots of love over the coming months.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 09, 2012, 10:26:59 am
Poor Birdie, I used to have cockatiels years ago, lovely birds we ended up with three babies but I got over them and gave them away they live for about 25 years,
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 09, 2012, 12:11:24 pm
So sad for you and your family Dede  :(

Sending love and positive thoughts x
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 09, 2012, 02:49:12 pm
Quote from: dede on October 09, 2012, 09:23:32 am
Breast feathers are not suitable :o
Oops. So out I go again and pluck some feather from its wing (poor birdy) :D
Should know the results by the end of the week.

It is not easy plucking feathers from a live bird Mandy. I tried  to get a tail feather out of my Macaw many years ago and he was not happy.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 09, 2012, 03:20:12 pm
raced home from work in the city, husband finished work early too, back by 4.30 to meet the trade for a bathroom quote. He eventually turned up at 6 pm !!!!! It is as if they are the only ones with " an hourly rate"!!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 09, 2012, 05:35:53 pm
I'm so sorry to hear the terrible news about your Mum Dede.I hope her treatment will bring relief to the pain.
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Post by: dede on October 09, 2012, 09:55:32 pm
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I'm so sorry to hear the terrible news about your Mum Dede.I hope her treatment will bring relief to the pain.

I'm still in shock, I still can't believe that back pain can be something more sinister lurking beneath.
My mum is a strong woman and has a lot to live for, so hopefully that and the treatment will make this horrible disease go away.
Or at least give her lots of years of quality life left yet.
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Post by: Wonder on October 09, 2012, 10:53:31 pm
Dede, good luck to your Mum  for the start of her treatment.  Daily treatment is difficult enough when the hospital is close by so the added driving time will also take it's toll. Ensure you are all looking after yourselves and staying safe during such a difficult time.
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Post by: Yvette on October 09, 2012, 11:04:51 pm
Mandi hope all goes well for your mum today
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Post by: nazar on October 10, 2012, 02:18:00 am
dede  so sorry to hear about your mum  my thoughts and prayer are with you and your mum
best of luck for her treatment
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 10, 2012, 06:25:16 am
Choc hazelnut biccies (recipe will be posted soon), and some more of Amy's quiches this time with a bit of added carrot, capsicum with sliced tomato and chopped chives for garnish. I've got to finish making uni's limoncello that I started last week (hope its still alright), and then steamed roast chicken for dinner tonight from DOACB
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Post by: Yvette on October 10, 2012, 06:28:22 am
Yum Yum CP
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 10, 2012, 06:30:00 am
Oops posted under the wrong topic, will be doubling up under "what have you been cooking today"  :D prob need a little nana nap  ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 10, 2012, 06:31:28 am
Looks yummy CP and what a great idea with the quiche, mine always stick a little no matter how much I think I grease them, will be using that idea from now on

Have just finished all of DD's washing from her trip plus ours as well, took the dog to the hairdressers, baked some choc chip cookies and some shortbread
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Post by: Yvette on October 10, 2012, 06:33:15 am
I was going to say that CP  :o :o
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 10, 2012, 06:35:55 am
Suzanne I put a pic on how I cut the baking paper to fit the pans under Amy's zucchini cheese & bacon quiches (under Starters on the forum)
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 10, 2012, 06:37:56 am
Thanks CP I remember that now, I have bought them pre cut for my muffins (lazy I know) but never thought to use it for quiche  :-))
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Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2012, 07:06:27 am
Today was my monthly carers' meeting, the first I've been to since early August - a special one today, a lunch meeting at a local hotel. Imagine their surprise when I told them I didn't get to go on the retreat at the end of August.  Geoff's sister came down to sit with him for a few hours and just before I left I whipped up 4 pies for their lunch.  She was so impressed that I told her I'll get her a pie maker for her birthday.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 10, 2012, 07:16:45 am
Every time I think on it it makes me sad.

Your. SIL is a gem and that will be a nice gift. Maybe she will make you and Geoff a pie.

Gert

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Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2012, 07:27:33 am
She is not really into cooking Gretchen, her DH seems to have taken over kitchen duties lately.  However, she was impressed with the pie maker so I'm sure she will want to give it a go. I also talked her into taking a pile of old food magazines to browse as my piles are growing and they need to go somewhere.  She is a gem and I don't know what I would do without her.
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Post by: mcmich on October 10, 2012, 07:28:06 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 10, 2012, 07:16:45 am
Every time I think on it it makes me sad.

Your. SIL is a gem and that will be a nice gift. Maybe she will make you and Geoff a pie.

Gert


Your SIL is wonderful, as are you Judy. That will make a lovely birthday gift. It will be nice for Geoff and his sister to spend some time together too.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 10, 2012, 07:34:12 am
I am sure she appreciates all you do for Geoff as well.

Gert
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Post by: tarasis on October 10, 2012, 09:20:30 am
Celebrating our 14th wedding anniversary (15 years together as a couple). How has yet to be determined :)

The missus is at work as usual but is going to try and leave early, original baby sitter plans have fallen through, so debating whether I cook, Bob cooks, we get takeout or go to a restaurant with the kids. Decisions, decisions, decisions*.



* I'm neither awake enough, nor decisive enough to make decisions. (despite being awake at 6:30 today, though asleep at 2am)
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Post by: chrissa on October 10, 2012, 09:29:46 am
Happy wedding anniversary

Hope you get to spend some time together (without the kids)

;)
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Post by: Katiej on October 10, 2012, 10:10:58 am
Happy Wedding Anniversay!
Enjoy your day, whatever you decide to do  :)
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Post by: obbie on October 10, 2012, 10:55:56 am
Rob, happy wedding anniversary, such a special day..
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Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2012, 11:27:01 am
Congratulations Rob and DW on your ivory wedding anniversary - I hope you manage to celebrate this special occasion.

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Post by: achookwoman on October 10, 2012, 10:17:37 pm
Rob have a great day.  Congratulations.

Dede,   Get Mum to contact  Social worker at the Hospital.  They can sometimes arrange cheap but good accommodation close to the hospital , also transport.  Mum will be looking forward to the new baby.  Best wishes for a good outcome.
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Post by: astarra on October 10, 2012, 10:27:49 pm
Happy Anniversary Rob, hope you and your DW can get away kid-free.... ;) ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 10, 2012, 11:06:04 pm
Congratulations on your anniversary Rob :D
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Post by: Yvette on October 10, 2012, 11:08:31 pm
Happy anniversary Rob
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Post by: obbie on October 11, 2012, 02:18:36 am
waiting for the power outage.
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Post by: deedub on October 11, 2012, 02:25:13 am
Working from home, trying to catch up on the forum but seems to be a hopeless task as I haven't had time to read posts for about a week!
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Post by: Emme on October 11, 2012, 03:19:23 am
Dede so sorry to hear about your Mum, hoping the treatment gives  relief from the pain.

Congratulations on your anniverary Rob.  Have a nice evening.

Marie
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Post by: obbie on October 11, 2012, 04:34:45 am
more bookwork
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Post by: tarasis on October 11, 2012, 09:29:43 am
Thanks everyone. We ended up with some takeout and eating with the kids (and trying to teach them to use chopsticks). After that just a quiet couple of hours before crashing early. I think we both fell asleep before 10 last night, which is unusual for us.

Despite the long sleep (till 6:15), I'm struggling to stay awake right now (10:28). Just set my alarm for 11:15 as a precaution in case I nod off.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 11, 2012, 12:17:50 pm
Funny how things change when you have kids. We will probably end up doing the same thing for our anniversary this year.
Congratulations
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 11, 2012, 02:06:15 pm
DW and I went to the art gallery today and viewed the MoMA exhibition. It was very good and I highly recommend it to anyone who can get to it.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 11, 2012, 02:10:49 pm
Never heard of it DD, what's MoMA about (in a nutshell)?
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Post by: tarasis on October 11, 2012, 02:19:19 pm
I presume it is Museum of Moving Arts (been to a MoMA is London once or twice)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 11, 2012, 03:28:45 pm
Thx rob, would never have guessed as am an ignoramus but will look up in the local paper and see if it looks good for a sister or friend accompaniment
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 11, 2012, 04:11:52 pm
Museum of Modern Art, New York. The current exhibit is Picaso  to Warhol. They are bringing 6 different exhibits over the next 2.5 years. The next one is a photographic exhibition of New York.  They do a friday night session with music and drinks. Very civilized.
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Post by: tarasis on October 11, 2012, 04:18:10 pm
Ack sorry CP63 and Den, I confused it with MoMI (Museum of Moving Imgaes).

My bad.
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Post by: mcmich on October 11, 2012, 04:18:20 pm
That sounds very nice DD.
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Post by: KarenH on October 11, 2012, 10:21:58 pm
DH and I got free tickets to the Adelaide Good Food and Wine Show today, including a special VIP lunch cooked for us by George Calombaris, where I think he demonstrates his cooking and talks about his food - so like a mini-masterclass.  Cant wait!  So off to work for a half day, then to lunch and the Food Show.

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Post by: Wonder on October 11, 2012, 10:53:15 pm
That sound great KarenH, have fun.

I saw the MoMa exhibit advertised in a Melbourne paper Den and it sounded interesting. MoMa in New York was one of my favourite places to visit.
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Post by: Yvette on October 11, 2012, 10:57:48 pm
Have fun Karen sounds exciting  :)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 11, 2012, 11:27:39 pm
Quote from: KarenH on October 11, 2012, 10:21:58 pm
DH and I got free tickets to the Adelaide Good Food and Wine Show today, including a special VIP lunch cooked for us by George Calombaris, where I think he demonstrates his cooking and talks about his food - so like a mini-masterclass.  Cant wait!  So off to work for a half day, then to lunch and the Food Show.



Lucky you. Have fun.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2012, 12:23:16 am
Karen, lucky you - can't wait to hear all about it. These food & wine shows are on my bucket list.
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Post by: Katiej on October 12, 2012, 12:35:28 am
Have a great time Karen!

That's 2 things on your bucket list JD that I'd love to do too, maybe we need to get organised and do some of the things on your list together.

I'm at the chiro, as usual he's running heaps late.
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2012, 12:40:35 am
What was the other thing Katie  :-))  I know I have a very long list in my head but maybe I should start writing them down  ;D
This one snuck up on me and I would need time to organise a sitter to be able to go to something like this, maybe next year Katie.
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 12, 2012, 03:25:19 am
Lucky you Karen. :) That soundalike good fun.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 12, 2012, 03:35:24 am
Maybe  next year a few of us would like to  come to Adelaide for the Food and Wine Show.

Gert

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Post by: Emme on October 12, 2012, 03:42:27 am
Karen, that is great.  Hope you have a great time and enjoy his cooking.

Marie
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Post by: Yvette on October 12, 2012, 04:03:31 am
Yes Gert that is a good idea, if I am rich enough by then  ;) ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 12, 2012, 04:37:12 am
Karen, have a great time at the show and enjoy your meal! We're looking forward to hearing about it! :D :D

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Post by: mcmich on October 12, 2012, 05:09:13 am
Hope you are having a good time Karen.
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Post by: astarra on October 12, 2012, 05:19:07 am
Enjoy, Karen. :)
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Post by: KarenH on October 12, 2012, 06:04:19 am
Just got back from the Food and Wine Show - fantastic lunch, gorgeous food, and George was just lovely.  I have photos on the iphone which I will post later on.  We had a look round the show too - lots of really lovely stalls there, but we didnt want to ruin lunch by tasting too much beforehand, and after lunch we were too full to sample very much :P

There are lots and lots of free tastings of things there, and most stalls offer "show bags" to purchase, which have a variety of products in them.  I am not sure how good value they are though, because most of them had things in them that I would not usually buy or use, and I dont know that they were very much cheaper than retail.  There were very few free give-aways, but lots and lots of free tastings.  There were several "masterclasses" on offer, which you had to buy tickets for separately, but also the different celebrity chefs put on free shows in the theatre, which looked really interesting and entertaining.

HO had a TMX stall there.  Making pumpkin soup and sorbet when we walked past.  A few cookbooks, but nothing really to interest anyone who already has a TMX I must say.

IMHO, if anyone were thinking of coming to Adelaide for something food-related, you would be better off coming for Tasting Australia, rather than the food and wine show.  But others may disagree with me ......
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Post by: obbie on October 12, 2012, 06:11:47 am
sound like a good lunch..  :) good food, George, good company, what more could you want.
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Post by: Yvette on October 12, 2012, 06:13:27 am
Glad you had a good lunch Karen looking forward to the pics  :)
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Post by: mcmich on October 12, 2012, 06:13:36 am
Good that you had a nice lunch with DH Karen. Photos would be wonderful.
I'm not familiar with Tasting Australia - Is it similar to the Food & Wine show?
Uni & I got heaps of free things at the Sydney show. I think Uni bought the honey show bag too. We had good time.
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Post by: KarenH on October 12, 2012, 06:26:03 am
Quote from: mcmich on October 12, 2012, 06:13:36 am
I'm not familiar with Tasting Australia - Is it similar to the Food & Wine show?
Uni & I got heaps of free things at the Sydney show.

Tasting Australia is held every 2 years in Adelaide and in regional centres across SA (like Barossa, Clare, McLaren Vale) and is a week-long celebreation / showcase of food and wine.  There are heaps of events, celebrity chefs, workshops and masterclasses associated with it.  This year is was in late April/early May I think.  The next one will be in 2014.

http://www.tasting-australia.com.au/

I didnt see any free give-aways at the Adelaide show - great that you and Uni got heaps of free stuff though!

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Post by: Amy :-) on October 12, 2012, 07:05:22 am
Its very warm here today so I'm glad I went for a run early, I probably covered about 16km which was good :)
I had a bit of a shock about 10 minutes ago. I was sitting here at the dining room table, browsing the forum, and I saw a shadow just out on the front porch. I waited for a knock on the door, but nothing happened, so I went to investigate the shadow. It turned out to be a young kangaroo with big strings of drool hanging from its mouth. The poor thing looked like it was going to fall over. It was resting in the shade of our porch, but I spooked it and it went next door, which is worrying because there is a house being built there and lots of building scrap is lying around. I called the ranger but apparently nobody can come to help the roo because they are all fighting a big bushfire out of town. I left a bucket of water outside for the roo but I'm worried because my house is right next to a main road and I don't want it to get injured :( :( :( :( :(
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 12, 2012, 07:06:53 am
Glad it was just a kangaroo Amy and hopefully he comes back to your house and gets himself a drink and keeps safe  :)
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Post by: tarasis on October 12, 2012, 07:35:56 am
It must be nice to see them living wild. A circus, which is here for the next 4 days, has some small (I guess) wallabys and at least one ostrich. We saw them in the outside pen on route to footie training the other day. I wouldn't have thought our cooler clime was nice for them.
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Post by: astarra on October 12, 2012, 07:39:37 am
Hope the kangaroo is Ok Amy.  :)
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Post by: KarenH on October 12, 2012, 09:02:31 am
Entree was vegetables a la greque, with WA marron, taramosalata and fennel pollen.
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t391/kheath1409/file-14.jpg)

Main was pikilia of veal with snow pea shoot salad and feta.
(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t391/kheath1409/file-19.jpg)

Dessert was a most impressive display.  On the menu it was described as:  "Aphrodite - everywhere she walked roses would grow."  The dessert was a display in the centre of the table, under a big topiary tree of roses, in a chocolate biscuit "dirt".  He had made little mushrooms out of marshmallow, meringue and popping candy, white choc and marshmallow snails, raspberry and white choc "boulders", choc mousse, chocolate logs and chocolate dust.  He then "watered" the garden display with rose-scented dry ice mist, then served up individual serves.

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t391/kheath1409/file-17.jpg)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t391/kheath1409/file-18.jpg)

An we couldnt resist a photo opportunity with the celebrity himself  ;)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t391/kheath1409/file-16.jpg)

A wonderful experience and a wonderful afternoon.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 12, 2012, 09:03:58 am
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

We really need a jealous smiley face!!!! ;D
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Post by: obbie on October 12, 2012, 09:07:08 am
food looks good Karen..
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Post by: tarasis on October 12, 2012, 09:12:46 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on October 12, 2012, 09:03:58 am
:o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

We really need a jealous smiley face!!!! ;D

I second that need. (Even if I wouldn't touch the entree with a barge pole) The desert looks great and the rose mist was an inspired bit of fun. How to make a dish memorable!
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Post by: Emme on October 12, 2012, 09:23:40 am
Glad you had a lovely time Karen, a beautiful meal  and a lovely photo with George. 

Marie  :)
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Post by: Katiej on October 12, 2012, 09:44:23 am
Amazing photos Karen  :)
The marshmallow snails look interesting!
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Post by: tarasis on October 12, 2012, 10:00:35 am
I've, while thinking about what to cook for the weekend, realized that the Chicken in Yoghurt and Butter Chicken recipes from the Indian cookbook are virtually identical. (Likewise the steps are virtually identical, one extra step for dish with Tikka paste, and a slight wording change in one step)

13 ingredients the same (though order swapped around a little), with 3 that differ:

One uses Single cream, the other Greek Yoghurt
One uses Tikka Paste, the other doesn't
One uses 40g oil, the other 40g of Ghee (or butter) - though for intents these are the same

Very sneaky! It's not a bad thing, I just hadn't realized how close they were when thinking about what ingredients did I have here.

I now return you to your regular program.
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Post by: mcmich on October 12, 2012, 10:28:48 am
Lovely Karen, Lucky you.  8)
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2012, 10:33:21 am
Lovely photos Karen, thanks for sharing your day with us.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 12, 2012, 11:22:13 am
Christmas has come early, my computer fried it's self on Thursday night and I now have an iPad yippee, just learning how to use it.  Pretty amazing machine.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 12, 2012, 11:27:25 am
Karen, that looks fabulous - I'm so glad you enjoyed it. I didn't even realise the food and wine show was on here.
I was working today, and had my phone off until lunch time. When I turned it on there werenquitena few messages as my daughter had vomited at school. Luckily DH was able to contact my parents who picked her up and took her back to their house. Unfortunately, she vomited in their car on the wy home. However, she managed to contain it in her uniform, and didn't mess up their car.( it's soaking in a bucket as we speak). She hasn't vomited since and is feeling much better - my MIL came for dinner and is cheering her up with some bedtime stories .. What would we do without parents? I'm very lucky.
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2012, 11:30:36 am
You were lucky you had your phone turned off ES  ;)

Yes parents are quite useful at times - appreciate us whilst you can. ;D

I hope DD is feeling much better, sometimes a good 'chuckle' is all they need to get rid of what caused them to be sick in the first place.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 12, 2012, 11:32:34 am
Quote from: Aussie Brenda on October 12, 2012, 11:22:13 am
Christmas has come early, my computer fried it's self on Thursday night and I now have an iPad yippee, just learning how to use it.  Pretty amazing machine.


Well that is bad news good news Brenda. Just remember though that theiPad is NOT a computer and won't do the things a computer will do.

In any case you will love it . If we can help  just ask.

Gert

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Post by: gertbysea on October 12, 2012, 11:38:04 am
Hope your Dd is feeling better now. I remember when my DS aged 15 projectile vomited all over the principle. It was mainly red wine which he apparently scoffed before going to school,that day.

Thank goodness I was in the operating theatre at the time and could not even get to the phone. Te scout nurse did, however, delight  everyone but me when she announced that the school principle wanted to talk to my about my drunken son as soon as I was available.

Gert
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Post by: tarasis on October 12, 2012, 12:17:11 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 12, 2012, 11:32:34 am
Quote from: Aussie Brenda on October 12, 2012, 11:22:13 am
Christmas has come early, my computer fried it's self on Thursday night and I now have an iPad yippee, just learning how to use it.  Pretty amazing machine.


Well that is bad news good news Brenda. Just remember though that theiPad is NOT a computer and won't do the things a computer will do.

In any case you will love it . If we can help  just ask.

Gert

True Gert, but it is more of a computer than most people actually need. The iPad or some other tablet really does 90% of what most people actually do on their computer (browse, email and photos), the only snag (and it affects other tablets) is the lack of Flash that some websites still use.

Quote from: Aussie Brenda on October 12, 2012, 11:22:13 am
Christmas has come early, my computer fried it's self on Thursday night and I now have an iPad yippee, just learning how to use it.  Pretty amazing machine.

Sad for computer, I hope you can salvage your data off of it. But yay, another iPad use in the world :) I hope you really enough it, and I can't link to the thread at the moment but there is a Good Food guide app from the BBC which could be worth grabbing if you like having more recipes :)
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Post by: jeninwa on October 12, 2012, 12:27:46 pm
Just popping in quickly to many post to catch up on still in Hobart,  DH did a fantastic job with his speeches. It was a very big funeral and a very long day, thanks every one for your messages, DH mum is being very strong, but very tired today. Been drinking some very good Tasmanian  champagne, maybe one or two many:) :)
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Post by: kt2 on October 12, 2012, 12:29:08 pm
What a fantastic day for you and DH, Karen!! Thank you so much for the awesome description (for which I nearly needed to use the dictionary  ;) ) and the wonderful photos! What an experience!!  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on October 12, 2012, 10:17:04 pm
Quote from: jeninwa on October 12, 2012, 12:27:46 pm
Just popping in quickly to many post to catch up on still in Hobart,  DH did a fantastic job with his speeches. It was a very big funeral and a very long day, thanks every one for your messages, DH mum is being very strong, but very tired today. Been drinking some very good Tasmanian  champagne, maybe one or two many:) :)

If it was the Jansz you can never have too much of that or any other Tassie  Bubbles.

I am glad it all went  ok. Always difficult but  it does bring family together which is nice even if the situation is a sad one. 

Gretchen
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Post by: maddy on October 12, 2012, 11:37:44 pm
jeninwa, my condolences  :(

Karen, that food looks gorgeous, what a great experience you lucky girl  8)  I bet he was just like he is on t.v.

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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 13, 2012, 12:58:44 am
Condolences from me too Jeninwa. 
DD is fine today, but I would have throttled. DH this morning if he were here. He caught the train into the city today for some PD. I needed to take DS to his swimming lesson this morning, so after persuading him that the swimming lesson wasn't optional, and he couldnt stay on the couch playing on the iPad all day, we walked out the front door to find that DH's car was parked behind mine. I went inside and hunted for his car keys to no avail. I texted him, and received an "oops, I'm sorry but I've got the keys with me" message. Aaagh
To top it off, DH took DS to a swimming lesson on thurs and managed to leave his school shoes there. DS had to wear the wrong shoes to school on Friday. Luckily DS has sports uniform on Mon, but it means an extra trip for me on Mon to get the school shoes!
It will have to be a day at home for me, and I'll have to rearrange the play date organised for this afternoon. aargh
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Post by: judydawn on October 13, 2012, 01:04:47 am
Oh boy is DH in for some ear bashing when he gets home. ES get him to have a spare set of keys made for you in case this happens again.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 13, 2012, 01:10:22 am
It is really annoying only having one set of keys for his car, but Honda wanted to charge us a couple of hundred dollars for another set. I would like to change his car over in the next year or so, so it's never seemed worth it. Mind you, I was regretting that decision this morning.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 13, 2012, 09:33:47 am
DH has just come home with a sheepish look on his face, bearing gifts. He has been to Haighs and bought chocolate.
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 13, 2012, 09:36:13 am
Smart Man.  ;D
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Post by: KarenH on October 13, 2012, 10:29:30 am
Mmmmm - Haighs  ;D ;D ;D

I wonder if I will get Haighs from DH for dropping the TMX??? 
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Post by: consumerate on October 13, 2012, 10:43:45 am
Christmas holiday planning here. Was very concerned that we left it too late and it would therefore be all too expensive. However, looks like we can have a pretty good adventure in New Zealand for about the same amount of $$ we usually spend traveling around the country to see family.
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Post by: nazar on October 13, 2012, 10:58:08 am
 consumerate l know what you mean l hate spending $1500 -$2000 for 3 0f us  on airfares  to fly from west coast to east coast and back again and that  does not  even include  accommodation  that's extra . but my dad live in melb me in wa  so l travel to see him
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 13, 2012, 12:52:52 pm
Yes Karen - I think that dropping your TMX definitely merits Haighs. They are open on Sunday's  .......,,,
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Post by: chrissa on October 13, 2012, 10:52:36 pm
I've got a wedding this afternoon.  It will be nice to get all dolled up for a change.

Hope the food is good :-).
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Post by: consumerate on October 14, 2012, 01:27:21 am
Quote from: nazar on October 13, 2012, 10:58:08 am
consumerate l know what you mean l hate spending $1500 -$2000 for 3 0f us  on airfares  to fly from west coast to east coast and back again and that  does not  even include  accommodation  that's extra . but my dad live in melb me in wa  so l travel to see him

And at Christmas time Perth domestic airport is horrendous!  By far the worst I have experienced in Australia.

We usually travel Canberra - Melbourne - Perth - Canberra. The cost of airfares and some accommodation adds up to about the same amount as an international holiday. Very much looking forward to a different style of Christmas this year :)
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Post by: obbie on October 14, 2012, 02:15:20 am
Our best Christmas ever was 2 years ago.

 we woke up at 5am, to a cyclone. There was no warning. lots of wind, rain, roads closed, trees down. we moped up, opened pressies, and stayed home. BLISS ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Couldn't go anywhere, Family was in Cairns, we were supposed to be too. i loved it.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 14, 2012, 02:31:12 am
My best Chriatmases have been in Songkhla in Southern Thailand where there is no Christmas or at least  nearly no Chriatmas anything.

Gert
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 14, 2012, 03:31:28 am
Just finished the Fremantle half marathon. Started out aiming to finish it in 1:45 then 1:50 then just beat the two girls who crossed the start line the arcane time I did. Finally I just didn't want to get beaten by the guy in the bear suit.
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 14, 2012, 04:59:58 am
Congratulations Den, awesome effort. It's a few days before the local show here in Geelong. So lots of show cooking for me. Slices, muffins, curd, cupcakes, scones, etc. will be cooked over the next few days. My biggest problem is keeping DH, DS5 & DS3 away from it all so I can pick the best ones to show.
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Post by: mcmich on October 14, 2012, 06:22:52 am
Good on you DD (I see now delightful rather than dastardly).
After meeting you on retreat I think you are more delightful than dastardly.
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Post by: obbie on October 14, 2012, 06:29:10 am
Great DD, I have been cooking of course.

Just made another 2 cakes, and 60 mini donuts iced for the kids.

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Post by: Amy :-) on October 14, 2012, 06:32:44 am
Well done Den! And I agree with DFM, delightful suits you much better than dastardly ;D ;D

I slept over my friend's house last night and just got home. Lots of fun :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 14, 2012, 07:22:08 am
Had 2 GC's overnight and they have just gone home now. DH at golf with an overseas client so I am relaxing at home in peace and quiet.
Bliss  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on October 14, 2012, 07:22:38 am
Just finished some wedding invitations. A lovely young nurse I work with. She is OK with me putting them here.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 14, 2012, 07:27:43 am
Lovely Michele   :D
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Post by: judydawn on October 14, 2012, 07:38:06 am
You've been busy Michele - lovely work clever lady.

We've been out on this gorgeous 27oC day here in Adelaide, lunch at our football club then shopping for my SIL's birthday present and onto a wholesale meat place for bits and pieces but not what I went there for.
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Post by: snappy on October 14, 2012, 08:26:02 am
They look beautiful Michelle.  Some very talented members on here!
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 14, 2012, 08:58:56 am
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author ;Dr=Amy :-) link=topic=10298.msg207761#msg207761 date=1350192764]
I slept over my friend's house last night and just got home. Lots of fun :)

 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on October 14, 2012, 09:10:54 am
DD made me laugh out loud!

Gert

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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 14, 2012, 10:18:28 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on October 14, 2012, 08:58:56 am
[quote autho ;Dr=Amy :-) link=topic=10298.msg207761#msg207761 date=1350192764]
I slept over my friend's house last night and just got home. Lots of fun :)


Quote
;D ;D ;D

Next you'll be Dirty Den  ;D
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 14, 2012, 12:18:24 pm
Lovely invitations Michele, well done Den in your marathon.  well after a sour dough disaster GHM 0 sour dough 1 I decided to go shopping. Got a half price Le Cruset 26 cm in cream really happy!!! Did some chores.  I am also preparing. For a speech competition final which is on Tuesday so I am looking forward to it but getting nervous!
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Post by: mcmich on October 14, 2012, 04:07:53 pm
GHM, I don't know how you do public speaking for fun? Do they give you a topic to speak on or do you have to choose something to talk about? I would find that really daunting and not fun at all.
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Post by: Yvette on October 14, 2012, 11:14:34 pm
Lovely invitations Mich  :)
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Post by: astarra on October 14, 2012, 11:29:37 pm
Quote from: mcmich on October 14, 2012, 04:07:53 pm
GHM, I don't know how you do public speaking for fun? Do they give you a topic to speak on or do you have to choose something to talk about? I would find that really daunting and not fun at all.


+1... :o
I would be that nervous I would lose my voice I reckon!!  :-X
Awesome invites, Michele.  :)
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Post by: maddy on October 14, 2012, 11:45:29 pm
Lovely invitations Michele  8)
I love how they are now so unique and and personalised....years ago they were so generic or ridiculously priced if custom made.

Enjoying my double shot latte before I tackle the weekend aftermath in my house....kids are pigs!  :P and the male I'm married to is not much better!   :P :P 
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Post by: astarra on October 15, 2012, 12:46:03 am
Looking after 3 girls and trying to get  my housework done....
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Post by: JulieO on October 15, 2012, 01:44:08 am
What I've been doing today is getting excited.  We are off to Adelaide in the morning to take a new car (for me) for a test drive. Will be staying overnight in Glenelg before driving it home on Wednesday (all being well).  DH can follow in our other car.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on October 15, 2012, 01:46:58 am
Don't blame you for getting all excited Julie, what are you getting?
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Post by: JulieO on October 15, 2012, 02:01:02 am
A Honda Civic vti-vn in this colour.  Was originally going to get the one up from this (Sport) but at $6000 more to have a sunroof, a slightly bigger engine, one inch bigger wheels and leather seats (which I would cover up anyway), I couldn't really justify it, that money would be better served elsewhere.  ;D (and no Gert, I'm not going to get a HMP)  :D

(http://civic.honda.com.au/assets/img/img_home-spin_07.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on October 15, 2012, 02:08:03 am
Ooh ahh, that is lovely Julie - wouldn't the insurance on a sports model be so much more expensive too?  Good choice, enjoy your drive home in it.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 15, 2012, 02:14:33 am
Quote from: mcmich on October 14, 2012, 04:07:53 pm
GHM, I don't know how you do public speaking for fun? Do they give you a topic to speak on or do you have to choose something to talk about? I would find that really daunting and not fun at all.


Hi Michele
I belong to several Toastmasters clubs. Competing is entirely optional, you get to choose your topic but htis particular competition is a humorous category so obviously something funny!  I like to push myself out of my comfort zone! :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 15, 2012, 02:15:29 am
Love that car Julie, awesome colour too!
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 15, 2012, 02:19:03 am
Very nice Julie, Red ones go faster.
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Post by: JulieO on October 15, 2012, 02:36:44 am
Quote from: Aussie Brenda on October 15, 2012, 02:19:03 am
Very nice Julie, Red ones go faster.

Yes so I've heard  :D

Yes I love the colour too and the interior isn't black!  So many cars I've looked in have black insides which I just don't like, shows every mark and feels so hot.

I'm going to be awfully disappointed if I'm disappointed after driving it, so hopefully that won't be the case.  :D

Judy, thanks for reminding me to ring our insurance people just to touch base and yes I think you're probably right about higher premiums for the sports model.(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii26/ragdoll128/nod.gif)
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Post by: astarra on October 15, 2012, 02:43:11 am
Nice looking car, Julie!  :D
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Post by: Emme on October 15, 2012, 02:49:17 am
Lovely invitations mcmich, a great job.  :)

Nice looking car Julie, hope it drives well.

Just relaxing with a coffee before doing so more cleaning, maybe  ;D

Marie
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Post by: gertbysea on October 15, 2012, 03:12:00 am
Awesome JulieO . Oh the smell of a new car!

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 15, 2012, 03:30:26 am
Quote from: astarra on October 15, 2012, 12:46:03 am
Looking after 3 girls and trying to get  my housework done....

Good luck Astarra ;D

I love the car Julie!! Is it auto or manual? My mum has promised that she will buy me a new car when she wins the lotto, and I quite like the look of that one ;D
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Post by: astarra on October 15, 2012, 03:32:20 am
Lets hope she wins lotto for you Amy!!  ;) :D
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Post by: obbie on October 15, 2012, 03:35:04 am
Love the new car Julie.

Julie, a HMP will be fun. I'll let you know how much fun soon...... :)
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Post by: JulieO on October 15, 2012, 05:27:53 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on October 15, 2012, 03:30:26 am
I love the car Julie!! Is it auto or manual? My mum has promised that she will buy me a new car when she wins the lotto, and I quite like the look of that one ;D

Automatic Amy.  Hopefully your dream will come true.  :D
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Post by: mcmich on October 15, 2012, 07:00:20 am
Lovely car Julie and a gorgeous colour.
Hope you love the test drive and we see you on the shopping thread soon.

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Post by: astarra on October 15, 2012, 07:06:21 am
Just been talking to the neighbours son who is a farmer and he said they let their orphaned lambs die...I said "oh no" and so.....to cut a long story short....sounds as tho a new lamb or two will be coming to live at our place soon, not born yet but he thinks they will end up with orphans, something to do with young mums having triplets or something!!  :D
Also got an invite to talk the girls out to his farm anytime, he is going to also let me know when his mare foals so we can go and see that too, she is due in about 3-4weeks!  :D
Apart from that, just a normal day...
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 15, 2012, 07:11:56 am
That sounds exciting Astarra! I bet the girls would love to visit the farm ;D
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Post by: judydawn on October 15, 2012, 07:19:59 am
Apart from owning their very own lambs shortly, the kids will love their visit to a farm astarra,  so many kids these days don't get the opportunity.  In our day there were always relatives who farmed, heaps of them - Mum was probably one of the few who was a city slicker - and I used to love going to their places for holidays.  Apart from farm life being totally different to city life, my country Aunts were such good cooks too  ;D

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Post by: JulieO on October 15, 2012, 08:05:49 am
Thanks Mcmich, me too.  :D
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Post by: mcmich on October 15, 2012, 09:01:07 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 15, 2012, 07:19:59 am
Apart from owning their very own lambs shortly, the kids will love their visit to a farm astarra,  so many kids these days don't get the opportunity.  In our day there were always relatives who farmed, heaps of them - Mum was probably one of the few who was a city slicker - and I used to love going to their places for holidays.  Apart from farm life being totally different to city life, my country Aunts were such good cooks too  ;D


Absolutely JD. Great cooks. The kids will know where babies come from. A farm experience will be so much fun.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 15, 2012, 09:52:28 am
Astarra don't count on seeing the foals being born cos when it happens it happens very quickly. We used to breed Arabians as I was growing up, and we only saw one foal being born. Dad knew she was about to give birth one evening and went to check on her and came running back to get us. It was remarkable. About 10 years ago we were driving to Margaret River and there were all these cars parked on the side of the road near the cheese factory. As we flew past I could see a cow giving birth with all these people watching. DH was not going to stop, but I said the kids will remember this for the rest of their lives, so by the time we turned around and found somewhere to park the little calf was nearly out. The female member of staff came running out from serving behind the counter, helped open up the sac so the cow could lick the calf etc and then she helped it up and promptly went back inside to serve. Probably seen it a hundred times before, but to all the onlooking city slickers we were simply amazed at being in the right place at the right time.
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 15, 2012, 10:11:26 am
It was mad Monday here.  DS3 had morning kinder, DS5 had swimming lesson followed by arvo kinder and I snuck in a game of netball. Warm day too so we all will sleep well tonight.
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Post by: judydawn on October 15, 2012, 11:42:50 am
Poor cow - I'd hate everyone standing around watching me whilst I was giving birth  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on October 15, 2012, 11:57:29 am
My son was born in a teaching hospital. He was breech so I had about 10 students hanging at the end of the bed watching.  I had nothing but the gas. No drugs. The language was interesting. Not only mine but the students as well !

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on October 15, 2012, 11:59:47 am
Good one for uTube you reckon Gretchen  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on October 15, 2012, 12:08:21 pm
Can you imagine what gets on YouTube these days. Check your phones at the door please!

Gert
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Post by: JulieO on October 15, 2012, 09:58:47 pm
Been on the road since 7, on our way to Adelaide. Excited much?  😄
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Post by: maddy on October 15, 2012, 10:28:48 pm
Quote from: JulieO on October 15, 2012, 09:58:47 pm
Been on the road since 7, on our way to Adelaide. Excited much?  😄

I bet you are Julie  :D  It's a sexy car....drive safe  :)

Quote from: astarra on October 15, 2012, 07:06:21 am
Just been talking to the neighbours son who is a farmer and he said they let their orphaned lambs die...I said "oh no" and so.....to cut a long story short....sounds as tho a new lamb or two will be coming to live at our place soon, not born yet but he thinks they will end up with orphans, something to do with young mums having triplets or something!!  :D

That makes me sad when that happens  :(  Do they have a large farm?  Usually that happens, they only bother with the strong ones  :(
We try and join them with another mother...sometimes it works, but usually we end up feeding them.  They don't always survive though but you have to give them a chance. 
Silly for the farmer though...it's potential income they're losing by doing that  :-\
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Post by: Yvette on October 15, 2012, 11:34:20 pm
Have fun Julie and enjoy your new car
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Post by: astarra on October 16, 2012, 12:13:25 am
Enjoy the car Julie.......don't get a speeding fine tho....red cars!!!  ;D

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Post by: obbie on October 16, 2012, 06:25:24 am
have fun Julie
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Post by: judydawn on October 16, 2012, 06:36:49 am
Chasing ingredients I cannot get at my local Foodland at the moment.  Drying out vegies and meat to make beef stock.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 16, 2012, 07:36:49 am
enjoy your car Julie.  I love the smell of a new car!!

I am home preparing by trying to relax for a speech competition tonight. Have done some Pilates, got some fresh air to clear my mind and just to ensure I am fully relaxed before I go, I will indulge in a glass of white nearer the time!!
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 16, 2012, 07:37:27 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 16, 2012, 06:36:49 am
Chasing ingredients I cannot get at my local Foodland at the moment.  Drying out vegies and meat to make beef stock.

Hi JD that sounds interesting why do you used dried veggies? Is it a stock powder?
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Post by: Emme on October 16, 2012, 07:52:16 am
Have fun and enjoy the car Julie an exciting time for you  :)

Marie
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Post by: judydawn on October 16, 2012, 09:06:51 am
Quote from: Greyhoundmum on October 16, 2012, 07:37:27 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 16, 2012, 06:36:49 am
Chasing ingredients I cannot get at my local Foodland at the moment.  Drying out vegies and meat to make beef stock.

Hi JD that sounds interesting why do you used dried veggies? Is it a stock powder?

Yes GHM, following Tenina's chicken stock powder recipe from FFS but using a big meaty beef bone.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 16, 2012, 10:20:38 am
Quote from: JulieO on October 15, 2012, 09:58:47 pm
Been on the road since 7, on our way to Adelaide. Excited much? 

Hope you're having fun Julie ;D

Quote from: Greyhoundmum on October 16, 2012, 07:36:49 am
I am home preparing by trying to relax for a speech competition tonight. Have done some Pilates, got some fresh air to clear my mind and just to ensure I am fully relaxed before I go, I will indulge in a glass of white nearer the time!!

Good luck GHM :-*
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Post by: droverjess on October 16, 2012, 12:20:38 pm
Just filled brown wheelie bin with pruning and leaves, it is so full it may not empty easily but we are not here on Thursday to witness it or be complained to. vacuumed around the boxes, where i can, Now floor washing and then making lunch for DS and I - broth and something -oh yes bread for me and portion of HM pizza from freezer for him. Followed by a banana.
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Post by: JulieO on October 16, 2012, 12:33:36 pm
Thanks everyone, first time i've had chance to go on-line since this morning,  have been flat out since arriving.  Without boring you all, loved the car and bought it, will be glad to get back home tomorrow though, was so busy everywhere here today and the traffic!  

Lovely to drive, have used the reversing camera heaps already to guide me into pretty tight parking spaces at our motel  ??? We are both exhausted, has been a busy day.  Early night me thinks.  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 16, 2012, 12:39:00 pm
Great news about the car Julie ;D ;D

Quote from: Droverjess on October 16, 2012, 12:20:38 pm
Just filled brown wheelie bin with pruning and leaves, it is so full it may not empty easily but we are not here on Thursday to witness it or be complained to. vacuumed around the boxes, where i can, Now floor washing and then making lunch for DS and I - broth and something -oh yes bread for me and portion of HM pizza from freezer for him. Followed by a banana.


Good work DJ, it sounds like you were very productive today :)
I wish you lived in WA, so many of us would love to be able to help you :-*

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Post by: djinni373 on October 17, 2012, 01:53:51 am
Gorgeous car JulieO. Great color too. Red ones do go faster-just ask my DH. :-))
Good luck Greyhoundmum. I am a big fan of a relaxing glass of wine ;D

Tonight I am going to this (http://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au/Re-Think-Your-Waste---The-Hills-Kitchen-Rocks.html). If you are the Sydney Hills District check it out (especially the bit after the "FREE"...) Thanks bevy234 for the heads up :)
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Post by: Yvette on October 17, 2012, 02:08:37 am
Have fun Gayle
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Post by: obbie on October 17, 2012, 02:28:51 am
working at work.......
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Post by: astarra on October 17, 2012, 03:18:26 am
Housework, playgroup 10-12, housework..... :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 17, 2012, 03:41:22 am
Housework then a trip to the salvo's to drop of a lot of things we don't need any more since our big sort out move around
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Post by: djinni373 on October 17, 2012, 04:15:09 am
Ha thanks Yvette. Should be a blast ;D but worth it. How's work?
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Post by: Yvette on October 17, 2012, 04:31:24 am
Work is good, can't wait for the Sydney get together  :D :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 17, 2012, 12:18:13 pm
Not sure where to put this. I went to a tmx Asian cooking class night. They made six dishes in under 3hrs and the flavours were awesome. Picked up lots of tips & hints (if only the recipe book was as helpful) can't wait to try out some of the recipes.
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Post by: judydawn on October 17, 2012, 12:38:08 pm
Glad to hear you enjoyed it Kimmyh.  The post is OK here or you could have put it in News about Thermomix towards the bottom of the home page.
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 17, 2012, 12:39:10 pm
Ok thanks Judy.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 17, 2012, 01:07:29 pm
Sounds like a great night Kimmy :D I am waiting to hear of TM cooking classes in my area, but I don't think they are very common :P

I did some shopping this morning, swam 120 laps (3km) at the pool this afternoon, and have just got home from work :)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 17, 2012, 01:13:45 pm
That is a good swim  in a small pool Amy. Your body must be appreciating swimming rather than running.

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 17, 2012, 01:17:29 pm
Thanks Gert :) You're right, swimming is a lot gentler on the old joints. And you can't fall off a swimming pool like you can off a treadmill ;D
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Post by: astarra on October 18, 2012, 12:02:21 am
LOL Amy!!!  ;)
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Post by: Debbiebillg on October 18, 2012, 08:26:21 am
Well I had to chase an unwelcome visitor out of the house with a broom (gently of course).  Scared the life out of me ! I saw something moving out the corner of my eye (I was talking to my mum on the phone), looked up and there was a massive blue tongued lizard looking at me .................. see photo:

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Post by: Amy :-) on October 18, 2012, 08:34:10 am
Oh wow Debbie! I bet that was a bit more excitement than you hoped for today ;D

I just got home from another 3km swim.... I really think they should put water-proof TV's in the floor of the pool so I have something different to look at :-))
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Post by: gertbysea on October 18, 2012, 09:11:59 am
I love those lizards. They can be very friendly and love raw eggs.

Gert
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 18, 2012, 11:32:51 pm
It's Geelong show day and where off to have some fun. The sun is out and i am a little excited, so too are the boys.
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Post by: astarra on October 18, 2012, 11:33:57 pm
Sounds like you are in for a good day Kimmy...enjoy (and tell us all about it when you get back!!!)  ;) ;D
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Post by: obbie on October 18, 2012, 11:43:18 pm
Gert, were you logged in at midnight.....
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Post by: gertbysea on October 19, 2012, 12:02:45 am
I was up a bit later than usual for sure.

Gert
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 19, 2012, 01:46:32 am
I love blue tongue lizards, Gert I didn't get back to you on the holiday cake,  ;D yes you would probably get a holiday if you ate too much and drove, I soaked the fruit in a cup of liqueur muscat then when the cake was nearly cooked tipped the left over juice over the top.  Umm I just had two small pieces.  I have celery in drying for T's salt, and made a batch of veggie stock and have put some of that in to dry too, see how it goes.
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 19, 2012, 11:36:37 am
Show was awesome today. DS5 and DS3 had a great time. Animals, machines, a baby crocodile, show bags and rides. And no junk food consumed! Won first prize for my unbanked slice and carrot cake and second prize for cupcakes, lemon curd and savoury muffins. Scones failed dismally I need a lot more practice (or a few trade secrets). Time for bed to rest weary legs.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 19, 2012, 11:44:38 am
Congratulations Kim , well done.
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 19, 2012, 11:50:34 am
Thanks AB, couldn't have done it without thermie.
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Post by: judydawn on October 19, 2012, 11:53:21 am
Well done Kim, you should share your winning recipes with the rest of us.
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 19, 2012, 12:20:54 pm
Will do when I get a quiet moment JD. So you don't want the losing one? LOL
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Post by: judydawn on October 19, 2012, 12:32:07 pm
The scones?  No thanks  ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 19, 2012, 01:03:36 pm
I have spent the last four days in Perth for professional learning. I was sick with a cold for all of it. Tuesday morning I called into our Perth Office to write an urgent report for something that came up while I was driving to Perth the night before and the boss sent me home as soon as I finished.

The next three days were pure hell. I just have a cold (probably caught it from a drink station worker in the half marathon) but sitting in PL all day trying to pay attention with a cold symptoms is not fun. All I have done is gone to my sessions and gone home and rested.

Starting to feel like I am on the mend. Still in the city at DD's house. Don't think I could have driven home this afternoon.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 19, 2012, 01:07:25 pm
Best wishes Den, it certainly sounds like you've had a rough week! :(

Quote from: Kimmyh on October 19, 2012, 11:36:37 am
Won first prize for my unbanked slice and carrot cake and second prize for cupcakes, lemon curd and savoury muffins. Scones failed dismally I need a lot more practice (or a few trade secrets). Time for bed to rest weary legs.

Well done on your slice and cake Kimmy!! I must confess that I rarely make scones because they never work for me either :-)) I'm really glad you had a nice day, I remember loving those shows when I was younger :D
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Post by: gertbysea on October 19, 2012, 09:32:09 pm
Decrepit Den!  Get well soon.

Gert
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 19, 2012, 09:43:03 pm
Get well soon Den.
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Post by: Wonder on October 19, 2012, 10:11:14 pm
Not much yet. Still having morning coffee and playing fetch with our puppy.
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Post by: Emme on October 19, 2012, 10:19:11 pm
Get better soon Den,

Marie
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Post by: judydawn on October 19, 2012, 11:56:26 pm
Den you should be too fit and healthy to get sick - hope you feel better very soon.
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Post by: maddy on October 20, 2012, 04:07:09 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on October 19, 2012, 11:36:37 am
Show was awesome today. DS5 and DS3 had a great time. Animals, machines, a baby crocodile, show bags and rides. And no junk food consumed! Won first prize for my unbanked slice and carrot cake and second prize for cupcakes, lemon curd and savoury muffins. Scones failed dismally I need a lot more practice (or a few trade secrets). Time for bed to rest weary legs.

Well done Kim  8). We went yesterday, I didn't take much notice of the place getters names....should have looked harder!
I might enter some things in next year...never have before....do they put all the info on the web?
It was quite hot, so there all day, then cricket till 8 pm....was a long day!

tonight were off to the local for dinner..as they are having a sheep shearing competition in the car park later on with the competitors from the show.... :-)) :-)) :-))....yes I am rolling my eyes heavily, it's  not my choice of evening viewing pleasure, but  at least I know they sell my favourite beverage.....and it's cold & bubbly & makes me happy  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 20, 2012, 04:31:30 am
Maddy you must enter next year. Have seen your cupcakes and they are first prize hands down. Yes info on the web. Join their mailing list and they will send out show guidelines in June/July next year. Only $2 per entry so a bit of cheap fun. Aren't we so lucky to finally have some good show weather. And they have forecast 27 for cup day next week!
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 20, 2012, 04:32:04 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 19, 2012, 09:32:09 pm
Decrepit Den!  Get well soon.

Gert
LOL That's how I feel. :(
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 20, 2012, 04:33:22 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 19, 2012, 11:56:26 pm
Den you should be too fit and healthy to get sick - hope you feel better very soon.
The problem is when you push your self hard your immune system copes it.
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Post by: obbie on October 20, 2012, 04:47:22 am
Den, you need to let your wife look after you, and relax. It will all be there for you another day. ;D ;D

Chicken soup good for the soul land colds.. :)
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Post by: chrissa on October 20, 2012, 06:18:55 am
Den, I hope you feel better soon.  I'm sure you got better things to do than sitting around waiting to recover.

Well done kimmy You had a beautiful day for the show and how fan to have won a prize just to round out the day nicely.

I'm surprised you don't enter Maddy.  There wouldn't be any competition against your sweet delights.  You have inspired me to get back into cake decorating.  I used to decorate wedding cakes but haven't done it for years and gave away all my tools. I've recently gone out and bought a heap of piping tubes and cutters etc. to make decorated cookies and cake pops.
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 20, 2012, 06:58:21 am
Maddy you would definitely win if you entered your photos are amazing  ;D

Boys are having a swim,  DD is playing with a bucket of water and her barbie dolls whilst I sit here looking at the forum having a cup of tea supervising everybody on this beautiful warm sunny day
DH is at cricket the only downside to summer  :-))
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Post by: djinni373 on October 20, 2012, 12:50:10 pm
Shopping with the girls ;D ;D ;D Was very restrained though. Only bought a melon baller, a veggie twister, a nut milk bag and 3 mobile phone tails
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 20, 2012, 01:16:23 pm
Sounds like fun djinni373!! But you will have to go shopping again soon... I have just sent you an address... ;) ;) ;)
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Post by: djinni373 on October 20, 2012, 01:28:16 pm
Oohh so exciting. My champagne glass is shaking... ;D
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Post by: dede on October 20, 2012, 07:54:22 pm
Went for a drive to Mole Creek to pick up 3 female cockatiels. The lovely lady gave DS (6) a canary for free because she though he was so cute and polite :)
DS was over the moon with his new pet. I didn't really want a canary but what do you do? We have put him in the aviary with the cockatiels so I guess he can't hurt too much. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 20, 2012, 11:15:14 pm
You've trained DS well Mandi ;D ;D
A canary will be a cute little addition to your aviary. Is it a whistling one?
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Post by: obbie on October 20, 2012, 11:44:18 pm
I love shopping. I got the vege twister 2 weeks ago, great for the kids..
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Post by: Frozzie on October 21, 2012, 02:04:33 am
Where did u get it robyn .. Ive been meaning to look out for those..
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 21, 2012, 03:35:31 am
I have to wash all the bugs off the car today.  >:( Then clean out the fish pond and wash the dog. That will be enough. I am still trying to shake this cold. It has mostly gone but seems to have settle into my chest a bit.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Jamberie on October 21, 2012, 04:01:07 am
The vegie twister has been on my radar for a while, I'm trying to resist temptation!

It's 2 year old birthday season here, so went to the second party for the weekend, had a lovely time, DD has never seen so much sweet food! I was always the kid at birthday parties who ate everything because my mum cooked such healthy food for us at home and we only had the occasional 'treat'...funnily enough DD seems to be the same! Like mother like daughter.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on October 21, 2012, 04:02:38 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on October 20, 2012, 11:15:14 pm
You've trained DS well Mandi ;D ;D
A canary will be a cute little addition to your aviary. Is it a whistling one?

Yes Amy it is. It's pretty cute hoping around everywhere :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on October 21, 2012, 04:04:38 am
King of Knives Kim, It was $39.95 down from $60

It works, my kids now eat vege spirals...

Den, garlic and cheese, works a dream for colds..
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Post by: deedub on October 21, 2012, 05:51:41 am
Unexpected lazy afternoon at home as our planned visit to friends was cancelled since my friend is sick. DD went to an ice skating party this morning, so we went to Costco which is next door. Very disappointing, the only thing I really needed was canned diced tomatoes & strawberries & they were out of both! Will never go there on a Sunday again, place was absolutely packed!
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 21, 2012, 06:10:14 am
Cutting back the garden and going to the tip, Council had a free green waste weekend, I got in 8 trailer loads.
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Post by: judydawn on October 21, 2012, 08:52:50 am
AB, what a great job - did you do it all by yourself :o

I've changed the beds and washed, done my food shopping, started my Christmas gift shopping, started on food I need for next weekend, dropped DH on the floor whilst transferring him (neighbour came to my aid) - he's OK, it was only a sliding drop not a crash type drop  :-)) - just a normal day really ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on October 21, 2012, 08:58:10 am
Oh JD, glad Geoff is OK.  :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 21, 2012, 09:33:21 am
Golly gosh Judy, I bet that gave DH a little scare! :o I'm glad he wasn't hurt :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 21, 2012, 09:34:34 am
Vicks on the feet and go to bed early Den. That should nip it in the bud.
My goodness JD, that must have given you a scare, hope you are ok too.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 21, 2012, 09:42:56 am
Yes JD, funny that the family don't call in when there is work to be done, I'm so tired now just know I'm going to sleep in this chair for awhile. >:(.   I,m glad you and Geoff are ok, lifting and transferring is heavy work, got to get your feet in the right position.  :-)).Judy do you have an iPad. I tried to use your instructions re the greetings but still didn't manage to do it..
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Yvette on October 21, 2012, 09:44:12 am
Oh goodness Judy glad Geoff is ok  ;D

This afternoon went shopping with DH bought a Dyson 44 Animal vac  :D :D and a quiche dish  :o :o Then we had lunch. DS went to the movies with friends  :D DD had work and then a game of water polo  :D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 21, 2012, 10:21:58 am
I finally got around to defrosting my upright freezer and cleaning out the one above the fridge. I was under the misguided impression, that I would end up with more freezers space since I've been doing the shopping challenge for so long. No such luck! It's still choccas, and there is still no room for my ice cream maker bowl.
I also cleaned the bathroom and did yet more washing whilst DH took the kids to a party.

Congratulations Kimmyh on your show results. I entered scones into the Adelaide show this year and didn't win a prize either. Maybe next year will be different for both of us.
 I concur with everyone else and think that Maddy should enter her cupcakes - they always look yummy.

Judy, I'm glad you have helpful neighbours as so many people these days aren't so lucky. Glad Geoff is ok
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 21, 2012, 10:58:59 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 21, 2012, 08:52:50 am

I've changed the beds and washed, done my food shopping, started my Christmas gift shopping, started on food I need for next weekend, dropped DH on the floor whilst transferring him (neighbour came to my aid) - he's OK, it was only a sliding drop not a crash type drop  :-)) - just a normal day really ;D
It must have been a heart stopping moment when you realized that Geoff started to slide to the floor Judy.Good news that you had help from your neighbour.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on October 21, 2012, 11:50:25 am
Thanks for your concern girls, we are both OK - Geoff's body received a bit of a shake up and my back knows I've done something different but it will be OK.

AB yes I have an iPad but those instructions were for a computer.  I can only read, post and do some of my moderating jobs on the iPad, cannot link or post congratulation graphics.  Had I got to the retreat, Gert was going to be the teacher of all the things I can't do but it doesn't matter - I'm happy doing things on my computer.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 21, 2012, 01:20:01 pm
Just sent you a screen shot JD, is this what you mean? Up the top where the email address is you can also tap it and then choose "select all" and then copy and paste as usual.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on October 21, 2012, 01:35:18 pm
Yes thanks CP, I will have a fiddle when I have some spare time and see if I can master it. 
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on October 21, 2012, 07:53:36 pm
Gosh poor you Judy. And poor Geoff, go steady now.

Quiet day today 5 loads washing, DD was home, but gone now, i cooked Sunday lunch.
Still got this weird headachey queasy bug, everytime I start doing more normal workload it comes back.
It feels rather like concussion without the injury. Weird.
Been hectic week too, been to wales and Birmingham on separate trips.

In bed now with iPad and book.
DH came home in time for lunch today, we start the big house sorting tomorrow. Removalsmstoring lots on weds. We might have tv in bedroom by next weekend!

DS now back from w e away.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on October 21, 2012, 09:30:23 pm
Judy, glad Geoff is ok.

Yes Vicks on feet, and go to bed, great for colds too.

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Post by: Katiej on October 21, 2012, 09:41:48 pm
Judy & Geoff - I hope your both ok today and haven't woken up stiff or sore after yesterday's mishap. Have a good day!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Frozzie on October 21, 2012, 09:47:35 pm
Thx robyn...

Judy take care.. And glad geoff is ok!

Yesterday out for dads bday and ended up with kids at the beach...they are loving that we can go to the beach anytime now and im just loving the gorgeous cosies (swimmers for non aussies) that you can buy here.. Especially for dd.. Im loving them..

Today errands and looking for a new car...
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Emme on October 21, 2012, 10:32:34 pm
Judy glad both you and Geoff are okay, please take care. Its good that you have a neighbour to help when those things happen.
Frozzie, good luck with the car buying

Marie
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on October 21, 2012, 11:28:39 pm
I woke fine this morning, no niggles in my back thank goodness. Geoff is OK too. We have an occupational therapist coming from the MS Society today, we had been referred to them 6 months ago and today they are finally coming. Not sure if there is anything they can do for us - it might just be to satisfy Disability Services that we do indeed have problems and although we cope, when I do say we need help, I mean it. Last time Disability Services were here the chap told me they could offer no help unless I did my back in  :-))  He said he would put in a referral for OT though. Since then, the Carer Respite Centre has given me a small package to help out a little for which I am very grateful but it's probably not enough.

Good luck with the car hunting Kim, it will be nice to have your own set of wheels.  I'm interested how our cossies are so different to those in France - did you buy UV protective swimsuits for the children?

DJ, it sounds as if you need a good rest and of course with all that has been going on and still to be done, this isn't happening.

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on October 22, 2012, 12:48:42 am
Judy, Why is it so hard to get help when you really need it.

It should be so easy and straight forward. Well I would hope so.. :)
Hope they look after you.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Wonder on October 22, 2012, 01:27:08 am
All the best with securing some help Judy, you certainly deserve it.

DH and I spent a lovely night at Crown Metropol last night and having a lazy start to the day before heading home at lunchtime. We ate at Rockpool last night and while it was quite nice I wouldn't say it was fanastic.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on October 22, 2012, 03:03:47 am
I'm glad you and Geoff are okay today, Judy :)

DJ, I hope you feel better soon too :-*

I just took my friend's birthday cake around to her house and am now baking some biscuits. At 11am I'm going to try out for a new job in a pub kitchen ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Yvette on October 22, 2012, 03:09:42 am
Are you not happy with your old job AMy?
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Post by: obbie on October 22, 2012, 03:26:21 am
Sounds good Amy
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Post by: Emme on October 22, 2012, 04:06:22 am
Good luck Amy  :)

Marie
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on October 22, 2012, 04:26:13 am
Will you have 2 jobs then or what Amy?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on October 22, 2012, 06:11:24 am
Thanks ladies :D I went along expecting some sort of interview or orientation, but I walked into the kitchen and was handed a tub of tomatoes and asked to start making up salads! ;D

Quote from: astarra on October 22, 2012, 04:26:13 am
Will you have 2 jobs then or what Amy?

Um... no actually astarra, I had to quit the other job :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Yvette on October 22, 2012, 06:13:04 am
Why did you have to quit Amy?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on October 22, 2012, 06:17:15 am
I was getting some unwanted attention from an older man who works there.... :-X
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Yvette on October 22, 2012, 06:19:27 am
Oh dear Amy that's no good as you liked that job. Did you get the other job?
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 22, 2012, 06:22:49 am
It seems like I have Yvette, the lady told me to come back again on Thursday :D

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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 22, 2012, 06:31:47 am
Well done Amy  ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Yvette on October 22, 2012, 06:33:28 am
Well done I hope you like this job too  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on October 22, 2012, 06:35:05 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on October 22, 2012, 06:17:15 am
I was getting some unwanted attention from an older man who works there.... :-X

B****y men!

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on October 22, 2012, 06:37:48 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on October 22, 2012, 06:17:15 am
I was getting some unwanted attention from an older man who works there.... :-X

If I lived closer I would go and sort him out for you Amy.  >:(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on October 22, 2012, 06:43:44 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on October 22, 2012, 06:17:15 am
I was getting some unwanted attention from an older man who works there.... :-X

I hope you reported this to your boss Amy. He may have done this in the past or may try it again with another employee.  >:(
I wish DD lived closer to you too.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on October 22, 2012, 06:46:47 am
Thanks MF and Yvette, the kitchen and the pub is women only so I think I will be safe there :D

Quote from: Delightful Den on October 22, 2012, 06:37:48 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on October 22, 2012, 06:17:15 am
I was getting some unwanted attention from an older man who works there.... :-X

If I lived closer I would go and sort him out for you Amy.  >:(

Thanks Den :)

Quote from: mcmich on October 22, 2012, 06:43:44 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on October 22, 2012, 06:17:15 am
I was getting some unwanted attention from an older man who works there.... :-X

I hope you reported this to your boss Amy. He may have done this in the past or may try it again with another employee.  >:(
I wish DD lived closer to you too.

I have no proof DFM. It would just be his word against mine :(
I wish DD lived closer too.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on October 22, 2012, 06:52:11 am
You still need to report the incident/s Amy as he may of done this before or will do it again if he thinks he can get away with it.
A simple factual account with dates and times. The boss will have to start to wonder if there is more than one report or will in the future if it happens to another employee.  >:(
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 22, 2012, 07:02:52 am
I agree with DFM Amy.
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Post by: Moptop on October 22, 2012, 07:06:38 am
Amy, you are lucky you were able to get out before anything worse could happen. You need to report this guy so that someone knows to watch his behavior. The next girl might not be so lucky. Don't let him get away with it.......his bad behavior will only get worse!

Moptop
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on October 22, 2012, 07:41:11 am
Were there no other employees around Amy?  I would have just told the boss not to roster me on with him and because he would have asked why, it would have been easy to tell him.  A pity because you were enjoying that job.  There are other young girls working there as well aren't there?  They need to know about this guy as well.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on October 22, 2012, 07:48:46 am
Good luck with OT. Should be useful. I Did OT training but couldn't finish owing to family accident.
Please let us know.
Be sure to tell them about transfer yesterday and anything else that is hard/ challenging/ difficult/impossible to do.

Amy, you take care.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on October 22, 2012, 08:06:29 am
Poor you Amy - glad you could quit when you needed to, and also found another job easily!
Take care and good luck  :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Kimmyh on October 22, 2012, 08:20:58 am
Not good at all Amy, you really should report him. At least something new and good has come out of this bad thing. All the best xox
PS so how many salads did you make?
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 22, 2012, 08:34:02 am
Thanks for the support everyone :)
I'm trying to sort this out in the safest possible way, but there are certain circumstances that are making it hard for me to figure out what that may be :-\

Quote from: Kimmyh on October 22, 2012, 08:20:58 am

PS so how many salads did you make?

We prepped about 30 so they would be ready for service when the orders started coming in ;D I didn't stay for the full shift since it was my very first time there, but I will be staying longer on Thursday and I'll learn to do the burgers then :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: snappy on October 22, 2012, 08:47:36 am
Amy, you did nothing wrong, you should not have had to quit.  It may very well be your word against his but your word is powerful Amy - why do you not think they would believe you?  I know you are young but please don't make the mistake of thinking that you ate powerless - if someone is doing you wrong you need to say something - you might still choose to leave but at least you said something.

 At the very least, your boss should be able to roster you on either Different shifts or with a third person
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 22, 2012, 08:59:25 am
Sorry to hear that you quit your job Amy but agree with the others you need to tell the boss.
When I was your age and learning to drive my first driving instructor had "wandering hands" I didn't tell anyone but a decision I regret now.It will be very hard, because like you, I just wanted it to go away.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on October 22, 2012, 09:01:49 am
Had a good session with OT workers. They checked out everything we have, took lots of notes and have come up with some ideas which they think may help.  1)Electric lift, 2)something which will help get Geoff into the car and 3)speaking to my current care worker plan organisers to see if I can get more help from them.  Time will tell if they are successful.  
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 22, 2012, 09:04:51 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 22, 2012, 09:01:49 am
Had a good session with OT workers. They checked out everything we have, took lots of notes and have come up with some ideas which they think may help.  1)Electric lift, 2)something which will help get Geoff into the car and 3)speaking to my current care worker plan organisers to see if I can get more help from them.  Time will tell if they are successful. 
Sounds like some help for you Judy.Let's hope it doesn't take another six months to sort out :-\
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on October 22, 2012, 09:41:03 am
Nothing too exciting today, was going to get on the ladder and clean the gutters but I been a bit dizzy and light headed the last two days, so thought I better not risk it :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 22, 2012, 10:07:50 am
The electic lifter would be a great bonus, let's face it things aren't going to get better and you have to look after yourself JD.  Do you have any wheelchair access taxi's nearby, I know you have to order then well in advance, but they might be worth thinking about see if you can get some taxi vouchers.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: courton on October 22, 2012, 11:10:56 am
Amy maybe in a difficult position if it is the boss and not a co-worker who is providing unwanted attention.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on October 22, 2012, 12:42:33 pm
AB, we have had access cab vouchers for many years but only use them for going to the airport or whilst we were in other States to get around.  They were great and made life so much easier even though at times there were hassles interstate when some drivers bucked the system and didn't want to accept them even though I had a letter to show them which said it was a reciprocal thing between states.  As we are no longer doing holidays and because we haven't used them much, I have plenty left but whilst I can still get Geoff in the car it is my preferred way to travel because when we want to come home we can.  We once had a night out with all the neighbours to the local football club about a 20 minute drive away for a Christmas show.  We had a huge access cab come here as well as a normal taxi to take us all to the dinner show and even though we had booked them to return at midnight, the access cab never showed up so some of the neighbours had to jump in a normal taxi, come home to pick up a couple of cars then go back to the venue to pick up those stranded with Geoff and me.   So unreliable and there is nothing you can do about it.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 22, 2012, 01:34:10 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on October 22, 2012, 08:59:25 am
Sorry to hear that you quit your job Amy but agree with the others you need to tell the boss.
When I was your age and learning to drive my first driving instructor had "wandering hands" I didn't tell anyone but a decision I regret now.It will be very hard, because like you, I just wanted it to go away.

That is sad for you Amy. I can recall a similar incident with a driving instructor CC. He used to make me drive down quiet roads then get out porn and ask me what I thought !! Of course I was horrified and too scared to tell mum as she was paying for lessons.  Needless to say I never passed with him I was so stressed every time I got in the car. 

Amy now you have left perhaps you can put it in writing to the boss, even if you don't spell it out but maybe state that you enjoyed time there but felt essential to quit due to inappropriate behavior from another staff member.  He can then probably work it out.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on October 22, 2012, 01:58:56 pm
I think that is really good advice GHM. It is less daunting for Amy and aslo lets her boss know why she left a job that she was enjoying.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 22, 2012, 03:25:11 pm
Quote from: mcmich on October 22, 2012, 06:52:11 am
You still need to report the incident/s Amy as he may of done this before or will do it again if he thinks he can get away with it.
A simple factual account with dates and times. The boss will have to start to wonder if there is more than one report or will in the future if it happens to another employee.  >:(
Definitely you dont owe him any favours and there needs to be a record for his repeat behaviour. Unfortunately it won't count until he has molested, raped or killed a female possibly before there is any hard evidence, but all the same it's your duty so there is a trail of crime. A lot of trouble, but do it. It is an Oprah Winfrey moment , please report him cos I will hound you Amy... He is a felon and you have every right. If you ever need to have someone by your side to walk into his shop and confront him you will not go alone, I will be there and there will be others from here to confront the weakling. You call, we're there in force.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on October 22, 2012, 05:46:39 pm
So glad Judy that the OT was helpful.

Amy, be strong, and take strength from here to do what you have to do.

Have unpacked 4 large kitchen boxes today. Been for a walk with DH in damp mizzly weather.
DS got a fab mark with the dissertation I proof read before moving, Hooray.

Applied for a six month job with 10 mth g two days week.

Making toad in the hole for supper.
And looking for a pudding in forum now.

Hope your feeling better Den?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on October 22, 2012, 05:53:38 pm
I hope you get the job DJ. :)
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Post by: droverjess on October 22, 2012, 08:55:40 pm
Thanks CC, me too.
It would cover food, car etc
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on October 22, 2012, 11:44:59 pm
Good luck with the job DJ.  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on October 23, 2012, 01:29:49 am
Amy, I would report it, even if its in a letter to your former boss. :-*

 I was harassed in a job, 11 years ago. reported it to my boss, who took the time to follow up.

I had enough evidence in my work diaries, and another staff person who backed me up. The guy who bullied me, had to go to anger management courses for the next 12 months... :)

DJ hope you get the job..

Judy Dawn, I wish there was more support for you. You have to work out, how to work the system. :) :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on October 23, 2012, 03:28:49 am
Oh my life is certainly not boring.
Another baby sitting job for me.....my best friend was rushed into hospital thismorning with extreme pain in her tummy, she passed out at the hospital and started vomiting. Possibly will need emergency surgery to find out what's happening. She has lost so much weight only weighs 45kg for a 40year old is not good. Got to pick her son up from school. Good thing I'm healthy :D
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Post by: Yvette on October 23, 2012, 03:38:11 am
Oh no Mandi hope your friend is ok, lucky you are healthy  :) I bet your sister goes into labour now too  ;D ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: *suzanne* on October 23, 2012, 03:38:21 am
Mandi you are such a wonderful person helping so many, make sure you keep looking after yourself too  ;D and I hope your friend is ok xx
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on October 23, 2012, 04:05:32 am
Hope your friend is OK Mandi, doesn't sound nice.  :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on October 23, 2012, 04:16:10 am
If it doesn't rain it pours as they say. Anyone else need my help while I'm at it? Lol.
Lets just hope that if something happens to me that I have my friends to help me when in need :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on October 23, 2012, 05:08:47 am
Mandi, it will. If you need help, yell out
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Moptop on October 23, 2012, 05:33:40 am
Dede, it sounds like an episode of Days of our Lives!  You wouldn't believe so much could happen to one person. I hope the rest of the day is uneventful for you - unless of course your sister has her baby!  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on October 23, 2012, 05:40:32 am
Quote from: dede on October 23, 2012, 04:16:10 am
If it doesn't rain it pours as they say. Anyone else need my help while I'm at it? Lol.
Lets just hope that if something happens to me that I have my friends to help me when in need :)

Havent been on much, boy your populat ;D

Stay healthy someone else might need you.

H :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on October 23, 2012, 05:54:33 am
Some people are on this earth to be there for whomever needs them - Mandi it looks as if you are one of these people and I hope everything you've done for others will work in your favour when and if the time comes that you need help yourself.  :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on October 23, 2012, 07:05:22 am
You certainly are a dear and wonderful sister and friend dede.  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on October 23, 2012, 08:52:15 am
Thanks everyone, looks like my friends little boy will be here for a few days. Hes 10 so not too hard to look after. Will be heading to hospital tomorrow to take a few things in for my friend.

Oh and my sister is having a few pains :o
Bring it on.......I'm ready lol :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on October 23, 2012, 09:00:55 am
Maybe you'll be doing more than just visiting your friend tomorrow then... ;) ;D
Will you have Jackson too if things get going? Lucky you're an experienced mum!!!  ;D
Come on baby... :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 23, 2012, 09:01:27 am
We will all be wishing these pains along, hope they are for real ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on October 23, 2012, 09:26:37 am
Yes will have Jackson, and Luke, and Nathan, and Mitchell, and Jessica, and Emily, and Thomas, and Shane, and ME :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 23, 2012, 09:32:21 am
Quote from: dede on October 23, 2012, 09:26:37 am
Yes will have Jackson, and Luke, and Nathan, and Mitchell, and Jessica, and Emily, and Thomas, and Shane, and ME :D
A very full house indeed ;D
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Post by: mcmich on October 23, 2012, 09:41:16 am
Full to the brim dede. You are an angel.  :)

CC, love the new avatar - DGS has grown, what a lovely smile.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 23, 2012, 09:43:34 am
Quote from: mcmich on October 23, 2012, 09:41:16 am
Full to the brim dede. You are an angel.  :)

CC, love the new avatar - DGS has grown, what a lovely smile.
Thanks Michele.Louis will be five months on Saturday. ;D
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Post by: mcmich on October 23, 2012, 09:49:48 am
Really, only 5 months? He has an engaging smile and looks so alert.
Shows you how out of practice I am.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 23, 2012, 10:06:13 am
Quote from: mcmich on October 23, 2012, 09:49:48 am
Really, only 5 months? He has an engaging smile and looks so alert.
Shows you how out of practice I am.
Don't worry it will all comeback to you when you are a Granny ;) ;D
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Post by: judydawn on October 23, 2012, 10:08:17 am
Looking after G'S today so kept busy and worn out as usual. I let him have an ice-cream in the car on the way back to his Mum's workplace and 2 minutes later he was fast asleep. Pulled over and ate the ice-cream myself LOL
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Post by: maddy on October 23, 2012, 10:48:50 am
LOL, way to go Judy  8)
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Post by: kt2 on October 23, 2012, 01:27:14 pm
Very funny Judy!! :D :D ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 23, 2012, 01:29:51 pm
Talk about taking candy from a baby :-)) ;D
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Post by: judydawn on October 23, 2012, 01:40:36 pm
Funny part was, he didn't even ask where it had gone when he woke up.  Probably thought of it on the trip home with his Mum though.
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Post by: Halex on October 23, 2012, 09:15:51 pm
Quote from: judydawn on October 23, 2012, 01:40:36 pm
Funny part was, he didn't even ask where it had gone when he woke up.  Probably thought of it on the trip home with his Mum though.

Oh JD he will remember, trust me ;D
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Post by: obbie on October 23, 2012, 09:36:11 pm
good one Judy
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Post by: dede on October 24, 2012, 08:01:59 pm
What have I been doing today?????  Nothing so far :D and happy about that too :D
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Post by: droverjess on October 24, 2012, 08:22:23 pm
Did you sleep well dede?
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Post by: dede on October 24, 2012, 08:25:50 pm
I did DJ, didn't wake up at all until 5.30, and that was only because of a cat that wanted to go out side. He wasn't even supposed to be inside lol.
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Post by: Frozzie on October 24, 2012, 08:58:21 pm
Quote from: judydawn on October 23, 2012, 10:08:17 am
Looking after G'S today so kept busy and worn out as usual. I let him have an ice-cream in the car on the way back to his Mum's workplace and 2 minutes later he was fast asleep. Pulled over and ate the ice-cream myself LOL

Lol jd well what else could u do in that situation...
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Post by: KarenH on October 25, 2012, 01:56:09 am
I very rarely buy lotto tickets, but with a $50 million jackpot this week, I couldnt resist.

Took the ticket in this morning, and the machine says "Congratulations!!  You are a winner!!"

And as a debt-free life of early retirement and travel flashed before my eyes, the cashier handed me $30.20   :-[ :-[ :-[
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Post by: judydawn on October 25, 2012, 01:59:58 am
 :D :D Better luck next week then Karen, it's even bigger.  No luck here.
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Post by: Yvette on October 25, 2012, 02:00:22 am
Oh well Karen better than nothing  :)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 25, 2012, 02:03:42 am
That is not a bad win. Got your money back plus.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on October 25, 2012, 02:08:39 am
Lucky you
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 25, 2012, 02:32:07 am
Better than a slap in the face with a wet fish ;D As my mum would say :-))
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 25, 2012, 02:38:58 am
Well done Karen, don't spend it all at once!
Housework day for me and its blowing a gale. Have towels out on the line that look like Maddy's veggie curls!
Have you been for a drive yet Amy?
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 25, 2012, 02:41:04 am
Not yet Kimmy, mum and SD are both at work :(
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 25, 2012, 02:42:28 am
What about sitting in the car and listening to the radio? :) :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 25, 2012, 02:44:32 am
Or driving up and down in the driveway.  :)

I went for a bike ride this morning and it felt great.  :D I think I am finally over my cold.  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 25, 2012, 02:45:05 am
Trying to get motivated to do something, should be going to work but DS isn't well so will do it from home then housework have changed and washed half of the beds at least.
Being on here isn't helping since I have 3 pages of topics to catch up on since I was on yesterday afternoon  ;D

Yay on the car Amy, very exciting
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 25, 2012, 02:46:55 am
LOL if only I lived on a farm and had a really long driveway ;D ;D ;D

Glad to hear you're feeling better Den :D
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Post by: astarra on October 25, 2012, 02:57:45 am
Practise changing tires Amy... ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 25, 2012, 03:03:37 am
I promise I will Astarra ;) :D

It will be just like changing my doll's clothes when I was a little kid!

Except slightly different :-))
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Post by: astarra on October 25, 2012, 03:04:26 am
LOL  :D
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Post by: Yvette on October 25, 2012, 04:03:38 am
Did you go to the new job today AMy?
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Post by: obbie on October 25, 2012, 04:41:44 am
Hello all, planning my pressie.
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 25, 2012, 06:08:19 am
What is the pressie? Can we guess?
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Post by: obbie on October 25, 2012, 06:09:42 am
Its a good one... :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 25, 2012, 06:15:27 am
Starts with....?
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 25, 2012, 06:22:58 am
Does it start with a H and end with a P?  :)
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Post by: Yvette on October 25, 2012, 06:27:18 am
With the middle letter M?
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Post by: obbie on October 25, 2012, 06:37:17 am
yes
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Post by: obbie on October 25, 2012, 06:38:30 am
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I have been using my varoma a lot lately though....
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Post by: dede on October 25, 2012, 07:15:04 am
Nothing too exciting (or stressful today)
So a brilliant day for me :D
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Post by: obbie on October 25, 2012, 07:31:31 am
you need a rest Mandi, you have had a busy week
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 25, 2012, 12:39:24 pm
Oh I just worked it out Obbie (i think slower as the week draws to an end)! You are very lucky cant wait to hear what you think of it. ;) So how many more sleeps?
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 25, 2012, 12:42:33 pm
DS5 had his first prep transition (practice) day today. He waltzed straight on in and didn't even wave goodbye. Great, but I feel a bit sad that he didn't make a fuss about me :( guess he is ready for school next year.
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Post by: Frozzie on October 25, 2012, 12:47:59 pm
Dealing with schools, banks and bought a car lol!! So happy.. Love the car!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/25/uny4e9a8.jpg)
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Post by: Frozzie on October 25, 2012, 12:48:29 pm
Yay robyn.. Interested to hear what u thonk also..
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 25, 2012, 01:00:31 pm
Quote from: Kimmyh on October 25, 2012, 12:42:33 pm
DS5 had his first prep transition (practice) day today. He waltzed straight on in and didn't even wave goodbye. Great, but I feel a bit sad that he didn't make a fuss about me :( guess he is ready for school next year.

It must have been a relief for the teachers though! I remember when I did work placements in a daycare and then in a school, the hardest thing was trying to calm down kids after their mum or dad left...

But I can see where you're coming from Kimmy ;D

Nice car Froz ;)
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 25, 2012, 02:24:23 pm
Is that the i30 Kim?  A friend of mine has one and loves it.

I have spent the afternoon cooking and packing for the weekend. Off to Mandurah in the morning to get the car serviced then on to Donnelly River Holiday Village to meet the rest of our team for the Blackwood Marathon.
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Post by: Frozzie on October 25, 2012, 09:17:13 pm
Quote from: Delightful Den on October 25, 2012, 02:24:23 pm
Is that the i30 Kim?  A friend of mine has one and loves it.

I have spent the afternoon cooking and packing for the weekend. Off to Mandurah in the morning to get the car serviced then on to Donnelly River Holiday Village to meet the rest of our team for the Blackwood Marathon.

Yes its the i30.. Heard lots of good things about it.even online the comments are all good... I got the elite model.. So many options are standard and they threw tinting in.. Also got a great price.. So happy all round!.. One week and its mine..yay!
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Post by: obbie on October 25, 2012, 10:34:14 pm
Only a couple of sleeps now, All good. will report back. :D :D
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Post by: droverjess on October 25, 2012, 10:42:11 pm
Been for a lovely walk with DH. For the rest of my day you really need to read my other post.......

Here are pics to show a bit of England.

The autumn leaves

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/ca8fcfe7c83b086474ca3ddb5a5cefb8.jpg)


The cygnets

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/ee6eae5d5e518b45190a7636e6cad2a8.jpg)

Bridge over lake

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/fcdc748c839a69437d177925fc9edaa7.jpg)

We particularly liked the named gates

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/60db85509e8849719dded8d100d7d667.jpg)

A different lake

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/0c72066506723a68006b58db9e30d7bf.jpg)

They have an old inn, done up as if in the 1800s
Here is the kitchen, more pics tomorrow, got trouble loading.

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/30ff34e8f68ca83d838d6e988b0a08e5.jpg)

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Post by: gertbysea on October 25, 2012, 10:48:27 pm
Lovely pics DJ. What are the  columns attached to?

Gert

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Post by: droverjess on October 25, 2012, 10:52:28 pm
It's a covered bridge.
Does that help?
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 25, 2012, 10:58:45 pm
Absolutely gorgeous DJ :)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 25, 2012, 11:21:28 pm
Very impressive bridge.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on October 25, 2012, 11:30:12 pm
Lovely pictures DJ, thanks for sharing - your day sounded great.
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Post by: astarra on October 25, 2012, 11:31:31 pm
Looks like you day was as great as it could have been, DJ.
Thanx for sharing.  :-*
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Post by: maddy on October 25, 2012, 11:34:48 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 25, 2012, 11:21:28 pm
Very impressive bridge.

Gert

Isn't it!  Would make a beautiful wedding shot.  lovely pics Jess  :)

Kim...we have a ix35 Highlander, and very happy with Hyundai...this is our 2nd one now.  lots of bang for your buck, low running costs....enjoy your freedom!  8)

Busy day ahead, errands etc,  and cricket tonight *sighs*.....it's good to catch up with the other Mums, but I think of the 3 hours I sit there chatting, I could be doing soooo much more at home!

Party tomorrow night including some of the outlaw family  (http://yoursmiles.org/ssmile/negative/s0959.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/s-negative.php?page=2)
Haven't seen some of them in years...completely by choice....a couple are just plain ugly, condescending, nasty, fake....you get the picture  ;)
I will have to have a shot of something to calm me before I go, and possibly a roll of heavy duty tape for my mouth   :-X.  :P
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Post by: astarra on October 25, 2012, 11:37:58 pm
Just what you need to get into party mood, Maddy.....not!  ;) :P
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Post by: Wonder on October 25, 2012, 11:42:32 pm
Jess those photos look fantastic.
Froz, the car looks great and sounds like you are settling in now
Maddy, good luck with the family, sounds like you might need it.
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Post by: astarra on October 25, 2012, 11:48:30 pm
A quote my DH uses often comes to mind Maddy...
"If silence is golden, why is duct tape silver?"  ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 25, 2012, 11:51:32 pm
I love it astarra! I have never heard that one before ;D
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Post by: jeninwa on October 26, 2012, 12:31:09 am
Love the saying astarra, good luck Mandy, I have been looking at an i30 to hope to upgrade next year.
What a lovey day you had Jess, love the photo's.
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Post by: Yvette on October 26, 2012, 12:32:57 am
Great photos Jess

Have fun Maddy NOT  :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on October 26, 2012, 12:35:20 am
Forgot a roofing guy was coming to quote to replace the alsynite on our pergola - oh well, guess I'm not the first woman to greet him in a dressing gown.
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Post by: Frozzie on October 26, 2012, 12:46:16 am
Lol jd think we have all been there!!! Ive been woken up by forgotten visits !!!

Maddy we are quite impressed with the car and what you get for your buck!! Loads of options as standard .. EconomicL and zips around plus i like the look of it and is not too small!!...quite pleased. And to think at first we were looking at a good second hand.. Not worth it as resale value so high your better off getting a new one if you can afford it.. For us also the diff between the 2011 and 2012 is huge... So much more in the 2012 i30 gd model

Oh and good lick withthe outlaws... I dont like drama so would probably just stay away lol

Oh had a question for mums with kids at school.. Whats a good place to get a good lunch box etc at??? Or does it matter.. Just withthe heat etc would need to be a good one..
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Post by: astarra on October 26, 2012, 12:50:19 am
Froz, my school lunch boxes are just insulated bags, (avaliable just about anywhere), but I put the food into Thermoses to keep it hot/cold, and also an ice plack (which came with the bags. ) Hope that helps, can post pics if you are confused.  :)
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Post by: Frozzie on October 26, 2012, 01:01:15 am
No i know the ones i have some of those but they are girly as they are mine for packed lunches on days out when we went with his school in france.. Will probably try target or bigw or something..
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Post by: obbie on October 26, 2012, 01:59:24 am
Target or Big w, my kids have the insulated ones, and a ice pack to.
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Post by: Frozzie on October 26, 2012, 02:08:47 am
Thx robyn
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 26, 2012, 02:37:32 am
LOL Maddy! Forget the tape just have a second shot of something and they will seem less you know ....!
Love the car Frozzie, my sister has a. i30 and loves it. Have you chosen a name yet?
Grocery day with boys and gran (my mum) followed my kinder for DS3.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 26, 2012, 03:50:08 am
Beautiful shots of the countryside around you DJ. One day I will get to see England for myself. Your pics just seem to remind me I must do it sooner, rather than later.

Love your new car frozzie, it seems to be the week for new cars with Amy a happy owner as well.

Your quote is gold astarra, and ill think of you tonight with the outlaws maddy. If you have to take the duct tape off to eat or drink (copious quantities) just remember biting your tongue will get you through (so will falling asleep)  ;) before you go  if your DH takes his watch off while having a shower, wind it forward so he'll want to head off home earlier ha ha
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 26, 2012, 03:57:34 am
Nice car Kim  :)

Too funny CP but a great idea about winding the watch forward

well I had great plans today but once again not to be. DS had been unwell for 2 days feeling better yesterday and today all good  so I sent him off to school he was crying and carrying on about how if you go back to school after a few days off people ignore you and don't want to speak to you. Anyway I said too bad your going but what do you know I get a phone call from the school just as DD and I were about to have morning tea at the shops before we did some present shopping to pick DS up as he had been apparently sick in the toilets, I don't know what to do I know he was just faking to come home, so no  computer for a month and no ipod until I say  :(
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Post by: astarra on October 26, 2012, 04:02:00 am
How old is he suzanne? Sounds like he know how to get out of school... ;)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 26, 2012, 04:09:12 am
Have a little word with the teacher on the side and see if she has noticed anything outside of the classroom. He may be over anxious about something.
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 26, 2012, 04:10:39 am
He's 11 Astarra and I just knew when I dropped him off he would pull something like this, just really confused he is a bright happy and very popular boy so it's kind of strange and a little perplexing he has never done anything like this before
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Post by: dede on October 26, 2012, 04:25:48 am
Was forced to nurse a new born baby for an hour today. Oh the torture will scar me for life :D

Love my little Piggy Ruby :D
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Post by: dede on October 26, 2012, 04:26:29 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/26/da5y7y8a.jpg)
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 26, 2012, 04:29:10 am
Oh Mandi you poor thing,the things we do  ;D she sure is cute, I could cuddle babies forever xx
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Post by: astarra on October 26, 2012, 04:31:22 am
LOL Mandi - if I ever need torturing I hope it is in that same way!
She is absolutely adorable.  :) So glad she has arrived safe and sound.  :D
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Post by: Yvette on October 26, 2012, 04:34:39 am
Oh Mandi how beautiful she is I love newborns, she looks so content  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 26, 2012, 04:45:44 am
Lucky you Mandy :)

I a
M sitting at a coffee shop on the estuary in Mandurah having a bowl of porridge and a coffee. It is very pleasant after a 3km swim.
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Post by: obbie on October 26, 2012, 04:59:32 am
Looks cute Mandi
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Post by: dede on October 26, 2012, 05:14:53 am
Quote from: obbie on October 26, 2012, 04:59:32 am
Looks cute Mandi

Thanks Obbie, and so is Ruby :D
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Post by: Yvette on October 26, 2012, 05:17:14 am
 :D :D :D
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Post by: Emme on October 26, 2012, 05:18:07 am
Gosh that must have been hard Dede, beautiful Ruby ;D
Frozzie love the car,
CP love the idea of winding the watch forward, must try that sometime  ;D
DJ thank you for the gorgeous photos, beautiful countryside.
I cannot say what I have been doing today all very hush hush, might be able to say after 23rd Dec. LOL

Marie
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Post by: obbie on October 26, 2012, 05:47:59 am
My Daughter has a friend name Ruby Rose... :) :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 26, 2012, 05:54:08 am
What a lovely baby. Almost makes me want to have another one myself. You look so at home, what terrible torture!
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Post by: kt2 on October 26, 2012, 05:57:04 am
She's beautiful dede! Neither of you look like you're enjoying the cuddle!!  :P :D :D
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Post by: kt2 on October 26, 2012, 05:57:42 am
Total torture!!  ;) ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 26, 2012, 06:16:01 am
No doesn't make me want a baby of my own at all. Grandchild yes, but im afraid I like my uninterrupted sleep too much to pass them up for  x number of years. Lovely pic of aunty and niece to treasure  :D
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Post by: astarra on October 26, 2012, 06:31:49 am
Makes me clucky too......... but too scared.  :-[
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Post by: droverjess on October 26, 2012, 06:32:25 am
Lovely baby pic
Ahhhhhhhh!
X
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Post by: dede on October 26, 2012, 06:33:44 am
I think Jackson is getting jealous :(, he is totally ignoring everyone when they talk about Ruby. Hopefully that will change once they come home from hospital tomorrow.
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Post by: astarra on October 26, 2012, 06:42:30 am
The poor kid is probably a bit overwhelmed by it all.....BTW, did you managed to get him toilet trained?  :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 26, 2012, 06:47:32 am
Lovely picture Mandi, I could nurse babies all day too but don't want anymore grand-children - getting too old to keep up with them now without starting off all over again with a newborn.  I am quite content to see pictures of others' babies and drool over them.
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Post by: dede on October 26, 2012, 07:09:55 am
Quote from: astarra on October 26, 2012, 06:42:30 am
The poor kid is probably a bit overwhelmed by it all.....BTW, did you managed to get him toilet trained?  :)

No Astarra I didn't. He was sick for a while and just wasn't interested.
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Post by: dede on October 26, 2012, 07:15:08 am
I'm a bit mad at the moment at my friends mother who is a mean old B***h won't let Luke stay here tonight or any night even though I said it was fine and he's a good kid. It was obvious he was upset about it but she ignored his happiness.
He doesn't even like her because she is so mean and doesn't have a heart. (How do I insert a mad face on iPad?)
I know that my friend would prefer he stays here but I don't want to worry her at the moment while she's not well. But will bring it up in a couple of days as she gets better.
I'm not one for confrontation and I did try, but she just wouldn't listen. B****y mean woman she is :(
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Post by: obbie on October 26, 2012, 07:23:21 am
some people can be mean, and don't care about the kids.

I know someone who just thinks about "whats in it for them"

Don't spend any time with her if I can help it.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 26, 2012, 07:28:40 am
Thats awful Mandi >:(

But Ruby Rose is adorable :D :D :D

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Post by: dede on October 26, 2012, 07:45:27 am
She just made me mad because we discussed it yesterday, and today she pretended she knew nothing about it.
She told Luke he couldn't stay here yesterday, then said she didn't want to give me more kids to look after.
I offered because I know I can look after him the way his mum would like him looked after. Ever since he was born my friend has always said if something ever happened to her then she wanted him to come to me. Now she needs me and I can't do anything about it. I'm pissed off :(
And yes I do have my hands full with extra kids, but I'm healthy and its horrible seeing some one upset that can be avoided. I don't expect anything, my payment is from the gratitude from the people I help, and I would do anything to help the ones I love :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 26, 2012, 07:58:35 am
You're a very inspirational woman Mandi :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Halex on October 26, 2012, 08:34:34 am
Dede, how mean of her, not even thinking of Luke. Younhave lots of kids another wouldnt make any difference.

Silly old c**.

H :)
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Post by: astarra on October 26, 2012, 09:29:45 am
Not nice, dede....can't she see Luke needs you? Some people... :-))
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Post by: cookie1 on October 26, 2012, 10:06:23 am
Love your car Kim. A friend has one and loves it.
Mandi, your niece is sooooo lovely.
DJ! Thank you for the photos they are beautiful.
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Post by: obbie on October 26, 2012, 12:05:01 pm
Mandi, you need a big hug from me...

Some one needs to go punch her.
Really, look after the kids first, then everyone elses needs....

Sending Big Hugs, kisses, best wishes to you, :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 26, 2012, 12:49:56 pm
looking forward to tomorrow. DH and I married for 21 years , anniversary yesterday. going to Dunsborough for weekend away. Lots of food and good wine,  and no teenagers!!!
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 26, 2012, 12:52:13 pm
Congratulations on your wedding anniversary GHM. 21 years is awesome. Have a lovely time together :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 26, 2012, 12:53:52 pm
Thats longer than I've even been alive! :o :o :o

Big congratulations GHM!!! :D :D :D


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Post by: judydawn on October 26, 2012, 01:01:29 pm
Congratulations GHM, have a great weekend.

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Post by: Frozzie on October 26, 2012, 06:53:33 pm
Congrats ghm and thx cookie 😊
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 26, 2012, 07:01:15 pm
Quote from: Greyhoundmum on October 26, 2012, 12:49:56 pm
looking forward to tomorrow. DH and I married for 21 years , anniversary yesterday. going to Dunsborough for weekend away. Lots of food and good wine,  and no teenagers!!!
Happy Anniversary GHM.Enjoy your weekend away with your DH.My Anniversary tomorrow( Oct 27th) but I have been married a looong time.
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Post by: Frozzie on October 26, 2012, 07:14:49 pm
Its oct 27th here so happy anniv cc.. Hope you have something spcial planned 😊
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 26, 2012, 07:19:04 pm
Thanks Kim  :-* Don't have anything special planned but I do know I'm not cooking :D :D
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Post by: Frozzie on October 26, 2012, 07:20:34 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on October 26, 2012, 07:19:04 pm
Thanks Kim  :-* Don't have anything special planned but I do know I'm not cooking :D :D

Thats a plus and on days like your anniversary a gift in itself!
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Post by: Emme on October 26, 2012, 09:18:12 pm
Happy anniversary GHM, hope you have a great weekend
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Marie
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Post by: Emme on October 26, 2012, 09:21:42 pm
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Hope you have a wonderful day CC
 Marie  :-* :-*
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Post by: obbie on October 26, 2012, 10:55:09 pm
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Happy anniversary  CC  and GHM too

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Post by: judydawn on October 26, 2012, 11:01:23 pm
Happy anniversary CC, hope it is a special day for you both. 

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Post by: obbie on October 26, 2012, 11:09:46 pm
we just loaded up my car, and DH has gone to deliver all the kids toys they have grown out of.

  Dolls cots, rocking horses, lots of barbies, trucks, all to friends of ours.

they have a garage sale, then the money goes to the local Old peoples homes for more equipment..

One way of cleaning up, and helping others at the same time... :)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 26, 2012, 11:31:24 pm
Good one Robyn.

Have. Lovely weekend CC.

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 26, 2012, 11:32:55 pm
Very happy anniversary CC :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: droverjess on October 27, 2012, 12:34:12 am
Happy Anniversary GHM and CC and their husbands of course.

Just back from a lovely family party in London.
Convoluted journey to save costs but worth it.

Night all it'll soon be 1 am!
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Post by: obbie on October 27, 2012, 12:38:14 am
Night  Jess ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 27, 2012, 12:38:47 am
Happy Anniversary GHM and CC.

Hope you both have a great weekend  ;D
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Post by: goldfish on October 27, 2012, 12:55:15 am
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Happy anniversary, CC and GHM!!! 
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 27, 2012, 01:35:32 am
Thank you for the kind wishes
happy Anniversary to CC too

And ES also 21 years.

have a great weekend.
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Post by: obbie on October 27, 2012, 03:48:39 am
Cooking of course, what else am i supposed to do...

cake pops, i took photos too
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Post by: astarra on October 27, 2012, 04:14:21 am
Happy anniversary CC, GHM &ES.  :D
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Post by: Emme on October 27, 2012, 05:06:01 am
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Have a great weekend ES

Marie
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Post by: achookwoman on October 27, 2012, 05:27:24 am
Happy Anniversary, to all the girls who had beautiful Spring Weddings.  CC, ES, and GHM.
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Post by: dede on October 27, 2012, 06:36:39 am
Today I am enjoying a bit of normality, sun shining and I have been out side cleaning up around the yard. The kids have had their friends here playing, my sister came for a visit on her way home from hospital and I am  now free from my child caring role of Jackson. I will still help out a bit as she is still pretty sore and can't lift much for the next 6 weeks. But that's ok. :D
After 3 long months I think I can return to normal. :D :D :D :D
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Post by: obbie on October 27, 2012, 06:39:10 am
So sweet of you Mandi to help your Sister.. :)
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Post by: astarra on October 27, 2012, 06:54:58 am
How long will you be able to keep away from baby Ruby, Mandi? ;)
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Post by: Emme on October 27, 2012, 07:49:03 am
It will be nice for you to get back to your normal routine Dede, but I am sure you will still see quite a bit of Jackson and Ruby and your sister.  So pleased everything went well for her.  :)

Marie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 27, 2012, 08:08:23 am
Thanks everyone for your congratulations.DH gave me a beautiful bouquet of flowers.Thirty nine years today.

Happy Anniversary ES.I hope you had a lovely day.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 27, 2012, 08:10:27 am
Quote from: dede on October 27, 2012, 06:36:39 am
Today I am enjoying a bit of normality, sun shining and I have been out side cleaning up around the yard. The kids have had their friends here playing, my sister came for a visit on her way home from hospital and I am  now free from my child caring role of Jackson. I will still help out a bit as she is still pretty sore and can't lift much for the next 6 weeks. But that's ok. :D
After 3 long months I think I can return to normal. :D :D :D :D

A bit of normal will be good Mandi. You've been under a lot of pressure for the past few months. Hopefully you can chill out a bit now :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 27, 2012, 11:00:48 am
A full day of factory outlet shopping in Melbourne. Left home at 7.30am and didn't return until 5.00pm. Am now considering bed. Have shopped til I dropped!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 27, 2012, 11:31:45 am
I hope you got some good stuff Kimmy! ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 27, 2012, 11:45:08 am
Mostly for christmas, the boys and DH Amy, but did buy loads of raw products (nuts, spices, dried fruit, etc). Pantry is full. Can make lots of things from the forum now. Let the cooking begin!
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 27, 2012, 11:48:31 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on October 27, 2012, 11:45:08 am
Let the cooking begin!

After sleep ;D

Sounds like you got heaps of great cooking stuff!! I'm jealous :-))

And you've also reminded me that I should probably think about Christmas a bit more.... since I don't even know what we're doing this year ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 27, 2012, 11:54:42 am
Yep time to start making the christmas cake and pudding is soon. But sleep now. Night night!!
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Post by: dede on October 27, 2012, 12:05:08 pm
Thanks guys. I have had a big smile on my face today. I am so happy that everything is turning out well.
And I could just cuddle Ruby for hours. She is so cute, and Jackson is being quiet clingy to me so I'm trying to show him lots of attention too. Dede needs more arms to cuddle all these little ones :D
My friend is looking better today which is great, she has 34 staples in her stomach :o, no wonder she is so sore. Poor bugger.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 27, 2012, 12:18:46 pm
Oh the poor lady Mandi, I remember getting one staple stuck in my finger once and that was bad enough! :o :'(

I love hearing about Ruby and Jackson ;D I hope Jackson will be okay with Ruby though, it doesn't sound like he's really accepted her yet :-\
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Post by: droverjess on October 27, 2012, 10:06:48 pm
Dede you are doing great and it's lovely to have updates of your friend and niece and nephew of course.

Today I made isi's roasted nuts and johnros chocolate fudge and we smuggled them into cinema.
Skyfall is great I loved it.
We all went, young paid own tickets. DH and I sat at back, local cinema full to bursting!

Made chookies choc delight for dessert for supper and apple crumble for tmro.
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Post by: judydawn on October 27, 2012, 11:56:00 pm
Mandi I found this - I think it was made especially for you.

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Post by: dede on October 28, 2012, 12:01:26 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 27, 2012, 11:56:00 pm
Mandi I found this - I think it was made especially for you.

(http://www.commentsyard.com/graphics/angel/angel77.gif) (http://www.commentsyard.com/meaning-of-angel-graphic/)

Oh thank you Judy, that is so lovely :)
Even though I am glad to have my life back to normal I would do it all again if I had too (but hopefully no time soon lol) :D
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 28, 2012, 01:07:22 am
Quote from: achookwoman on October 27, 2012, 05:27:24 am
Happy Anniversary, to all the girls who had beautiful Spring Weddings.  CC, ES, and GHM.
I got married in England, so mine was a beautiful Autumn day. I remember how the freshly fallen leaves were on the ground in a mix of wonderful colors.  😄
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 28, 2012, 02:16:58 am
The spoils of raw products from yesterday's shopping trip (DS came free). It took awhile but all packed away in the pantry. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/28/3uqe8ene.jpg)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 28, 2012, 02:22:52 am
 :o :o :o :o :o :o :o

What a selection of goodies! Times like these I wish I lived in a big city :-))
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Post by: obbie on October 28, 2012, 02:25:33 am
looks like nuts and spices. where did you get them all  Kimmy
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 02:50:30 am
Spot the wee foggies.

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Gertbysea
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 28, 2012, 03:01:11 am
Oh they're so cute Gert! They look like the ones I've seen at nana and grandpa's house :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 28, 2012, 03:04:41 am
Royal nut company in Melbourne Obbie.  Bought nuts, spices, herbs, legumes and dried fruit. Now ready to tackle my wish list of forum recipes. ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 28, 2012, 03:06:10 am
They look so tiny Gert. Are they babies and will they get much bigger?
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Post by: Moptop on October 28, 2012, 03:53:29 am
Gert, I love frogs! Do they stay around and keep you company at night? We have frogs in our garden outside our bathroom and I love listening to them at night.

Moptop
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 03:59:27 am
Quote from: Moptop on October 28, 2012, 03:53:29 am
Gert, I love frogs! Do they stay around and keep you company at night? We have frogs in our garden outside our bathroom and I love listening to them at night.

Moptop

They are in a raphis palm I just thinned out which beside a fountain which is just outside my bathtub window in a courtyard.

Quote from: Kimmyh on October 28, 2012, 03:06:10 am
They look so tiny Gert. Are they babies and will they get much bigger?

Good question. I am not sure it that is it or if they grow. There are 7 all together. They are really interesting.

Gertbysea

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Post by: Delightful Den on October 28, 2012, 06:11:34 am
Breakfast with friends in Donnelly River Holiday Village followed by a play on the flying fox with all the kids. Then the long drive home.

This afternoon will be spent cleaning the dust and bugs from the car and my bike.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 06:24:22 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on October 28, 2012, 06:11:34 am

This afternoon will be spent cleaning the dust and bugs from the car and my bike.

That is a bugger of a job.

Dirty gertie
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Post by: deedub on October 28, 2012, 06:25:26 am
Beautiful day here today - spring at last! Caught up with friends this morning, took them some morning tea. Then after lunch the girls & I went for a bike ride to a playground a couple of suburbs away - our favourite thing to do when weather is fine. Caught up on some housework, a bit of cooking, and now I'm menu planning for next week - as always, looking on here for inspiration!
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Post by: maddy on October 28, 2012, 06:36:04 am
Well the family get together was last night.....hot waxing my eyeballs would have been less painful !
Put my big girl pants on, and was civil without physically cringing  :-))
At one point the 2 Sister in laws sat either side of me   :-)) :-))  hubby was laughing and said to me, it was a lovely sight to see a rose between 2 poisin Ivy's....yeah....whooping hilarious  :P

Gorgeous day here, stuff done, parents fed, cakes cooking, off to cook dinner.
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Post by: Frozzie on October 28, 2012, 06:41:07 am
Lol poor maddy.. Feel for u.. Tell dh every dog has its day.. Be warned. Lol!!

How cruel making fun while u were in pain..

Horrible day here .. Quite cool and windy.. Didnt do much except cook bread and prepare ds stuff ie uniform etc for first day tomorrow
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Post by: obbie on October 28, 2012, 06:44:42 am
Oh Maddy, you need a HUG,,

Lucky where i live, don't see much family at all. Only my parents..

see the outlaw MIL every 2 or 3 months for coffee
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 07:21:18 am
Quote from: maddy on October 28, 2012, 06:36:04 am
Well the family get together was last night.....hot waxing my eyeballs would have been less painful !
Put my big girl pants on, and was civil without physically cringing  :-))
At one point the 2 Sister in laws sat either side of me   :-)) :-))  hubby was laughing and said to me, it was a lovely sight to see a rose between 2 poisin Ivy's....yeah....whooping hilarious  :P

Gorgeous day here, stuff done, parents fed, cakes cooking, off to cook dinner.

You deserve a
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 07:25:44 am
Today I have started another batch of sugar fermenting to make pure alcohol. Last weeks effort was a geat success and I distilled about 7 litres from 6 kilos of sugar in 20  litres of water. It came in at between 70% and 85 % so I watered it down to 40%.

Now the blending SueJen!

Good gertie
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 28, 2012, 07:31:28 am
Am I the only one who has noticed Gert's multiple personalities today? :-)) ;D

Quote from: Delightful Den on October 28, 2012, 06:11:34 am
This afternoon will be spent cleaning the dust and bugs from the car and my bike.

Thats a bugger of a job :( Good luck Den ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 28, 2012, 07:34:50 am
Sending you a big hug from me Maddy. You got through it, sounds like the big girl pants worked.
Yes, Gert has many personalities today. Hmmm. Is there more than one of our dear Gerts???:)
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Post by: droverjess on October 28, 2012, 09:06:56 am
Alcohol Gert?

For drinking or cooking or vanilla essence, all 3 or what.

how?
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 09:18:05 am
Quote from: Droverjess on October 28, 2012, 09:06:56 am
Alcohol Gert?

For drinking or cooking or vanilla essence, all 3 or what.

how?

Might make some vanilla essence. It is all for drinking DJ. I make my own White Spirits. Gin, Bacardi and Vodka. Sometimes  Lmoncello or a liquor. Works out at about $5 to $ 6 a litre. It is not difficult and can be fun but I like to make a lots at once as have to have all the stuff set up in the garage and I don't like to do,that often. Also it will be getting too hot soon.



Gurgling Gertie
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 28, 2012, 09:22:33 am
Maddy every family has at least one thorn  :o

I have been having a bad time with one here too.

So sad as I opened my home to her for 6 months and she literally has tried to take over my kids, grandkids and even my neighbors.

Too long a story to tell but she has made my life a misery for 18 months now.She is my SIL and my DH so angry with her.  :(
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 28, 2012, 09:32:36 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 06:24:22 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on October 28, 2012, 06:11:34 am

This afternoon will be spent cleaning the dust and bugs from the car and my bike.

That is a bugger of a job.

Dirty gertie

Bugger of a job. LOL was the pun intended?   ;D

All finished now. I used the pressure washer and a good car cleaning detergent. It wasn't too bad.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 09:34:12 am
That is sad MF.  Sometimes you just have to cut 'em loose . Call me hard hearted Hannah but  I don't need negativity and  depressing people in my life.  I hae never regretted leaving my family behind nearly 50 years ago. They are still,"at it ".

Gert
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Post by: astarra on October 28, 2012, 11:09:51 am
Gert - how do you make your Bacardi (if I am allowed to ask?) ... It happens to be my favouritest alcohol  :-))
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Post by: SueJen on October 28, 2012, 11:13:23 am
I should get myself motivated and make some more too Gert although I still have 6ltrs of pure alcohol, 40%, found I really like the Drambuie. Other than the mix I add about 5mls glycerin, really makes it smooth. I'm making quite a lot I can use in cooking.

Frangelico  is wonderful in an afogato, only a teaspoon full  but it does make a difference.

I'm working on thermo recipes using different liqueurs. Will post when I've perfected them.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 28, 2012, 11:28:51 am
Gert I am at a loss as to what to do as the person in question is only sister of DH and is a single woman ( no wonder) with only our family as both parents already passed away and has already ruined relationship with the other brother and his family.
She moved here fro Melbourne January 2011 and has made my life a living hell ever since.
We invited her to stay with us until she found a job and got settled.!!!
The worst suggestion of my life as 6 months later still no job and no help at all.
She contributed nothing and tried to make my kids and grand kids hers. Had to be seen to be believed.
I could rant and rave and write a book and still run out of ink.
She has tried to ruin the relationships I have with my daughters and blatantly.
Last week she received an ultimatum from one of my DIL's  so now awaiting the outcome.
I wish I had never offered her my home and hospitality as up to then I had sent a lot of time with her and had taken her overseas many times.
Should have realized then as she was very selfish and wanted her own way in everything but for me as I was relaxing without all or any of the kids I let it all go. Big mistake!!!
Sorry to vent all of this on the forum but I am bemused at her behavior and  manipulative, destructive behavior as well as always trying to play the victim..
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 11:41:11 am
OMG I have met her MF!

Tell her to bugger off. You don't  need it DH can still have a relationship,with her without her being in your face. Yours kids can make their own decisions. I would just treat her with ignore and never speak with her again.  Never engage with the nasties and they cannot have a voice.

My mantra is that no good deed goes unpunished. It is proven over and over.

Anyway you gotta do what ya gotta do. All families are different.

Gert
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 28, 2012, 11:43:50 am
Can I interrupt you MF and say rant away! I have read your post three times now and some if it sounds spookily like my not so DSIL. Of course not to the extreme of your situation but similar none the less. I am so sorry things are this bad and I send you lots of hugs. Hoping you feel better after your rant xox
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 11:45:50 am
Quote from: astarra on October 28, 2012, 11:09:51 am
Gert - how do you make your Bacardi (if I am allowed to ask?) ... It happens to be my favouritest alcohol  :-))

I just make the white spirit like  SueJen and then I go to the Brew Shop and buy a small bottle of essence. I add about 25 mils of that to a litre of spirt and there you have it.  Liquors are a bit different with glycerine involved and maybe extra sugar.

I will take a pic tomorrow of the essences . If I forget then remind me.

Girtbystill
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: SueJen on October 28, 2012, 12:04:10 pm
Hi Girtbystill just happened to have a few close by

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Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: SueJen on October 28, 2012, 12:07:04 pm
bottles look big but are only 50 ml
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 28, 2012, 12:10:40 pm
Thanks Gert and Kimmyh. Your posts mean a lot and hopefully give me strength to deal with the B.... From H...!!
I have barely slept for the last two weeks due to her manipulative actions.
She has no children of her own and thinks she can take mine.
I have put in 36 years of blood sweat and ttears for my family so how can she come here and try to take what is mine!!!
She  deserves an Oscar for playing the victim and has given me tears and endless grief since taking her into my home.
She was a director of nursing in aged care facility in Melbourne but "couldn't get a job" here cos she didn't want to be in nursing again!!!
Sorry my blood is boiling!!!
She resents me because I have a loving husband ( her brother ) and all the grandkids. She told my BF that she has a right to be their Nana as her mother died before they were born so she can rightfully take her place.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: SueJen on October 28, 2012, 12:18:35 pm
crikey MF you have been too nice for too long, for your own piece of mind, show her the door. Its not easy but you will have to do it for you and your families sake.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on October 28, 2012, 12:19:00 pm
Oh MF, I was mad at this woman already but that last sentence of your last post just topped it off. What a monster. I can't believe she is related to your DH. Someone should lock her up and throw away the key >:( >:( >:(
Why is it always the good, caring, hard-working people who have to put up with cr*p like that? :'(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 12:23:30 pm
Oh Lordy MF. Is she still living with you?

Kick her to the curb. Do not five her a voice. Don't worry about your kids and grand kids.  You brought them up right and they are not stupid. In any case they have to learn for themselves.

Never speak to her or of her again.  Doesn't exist  would be my plan.

Anyway that is me. I rarely give a third chance. Rarely. Well never really. I have very few true friends and I expect loyality  because I give it.

What a nightmare. Only you can make it better for you. So sorry.

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 12:26:15 pm
Quote from: SueJen on October 28, 2012, 12:07:04 pm
bottles look big but are only 50 ml

You can also use these essences in cooking so they are super handy if you do not want to go to the great expense of buying a bottle of .
If you do not drink but want a rum  flavoured  cake then these are the go.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2012, 12:41:28 pm
No-one should make our lives hell MF, life is too short - take control of your home and remove your unwanted visitor. You have put up with enough, maybe she is hoping you will go and then she can rule the roost over her brother as well. 
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 28, 2012, 12:48:49 pm
Exactly her plan JD. Not only her brother but mynkids and grandkids too.
I need her out of my  life but how to do it without looking like I  am the troublemaker?
she is a master at playing the victim  :(
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Post by: SueJen on October 28, 2012, 12:54:00 pm
let her play the victim to someone else MF you have been used enough - it is your home. We all care about you - just tell her to go. I'm sure your family will understand.
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Post by: SueJen on October 28, 2012, 12:56:59 pm
dont give her notice though, just tell her to go tomorrow and mean it, if she stays til she finds somewhere else - then she will really play the hard done by one.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 28, 2012, 01:01:55 pm
Thanks for your support SueJen it means a lot x
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 01:05:11 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on October 28, 2012, 12:48:49 pm
Exactly her plan JD. Not only her brother but mynkids and grandkids too.
I need her out of my  life but how to do it without looking like I  am the troublemaker?
she is a master at playing the victim  :(

Mama Fergie. Just do it. Let the chips fall where they may.  Don't worry about how you look from the family's point of view. You may be surprised to learn that they think you are a saint for putting up with her for so long. Your House. Your husband and your rules.  Give her a week to get the hell out. You would not put up with it in a stranger so why on earth put up with it from someone you know.  Start packing her gear and stacking it by the door.  I am sure you DH will help.  Get your life back.  Every day counts at your age. LOL! If you get any grief from anyone tell them to take her in.

No need to get hysterical just quietly assertive and mean it. Ok if she gives lip they screaming and shouting is in order and you can really go off.  And you can throw in that you used her toothbrush to clean the toilet. 

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 01:08:31 pm
Quote from: SueJen on October 28, 2012, 12:56:59 pm
dont give her notice though, just tell her to go tomorrow and mean it, if she stays til she finds somewhere else - then she will really play the hard done by one.

Yeah that is best. Out in the morning.  If ya give her a week she will take forever.

By lunchtime tomorrow you will have cleaned up and be having a glass of. Bliss.

Gert

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Post by: SueJen on October 28, 2012, 01:27:02 pm
hysterical is good, really scare her. Love the toothbrush and toilet trick
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Post by: SueJen on October 28, 2012, 01:28:46 pm
dont do hysterical when anyone else is there though
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 28, 2012, 01:35:18 pm
Here's how I spent my evening.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/28/vedumute.jpg)

Haven't made one of these in years.

I can make you one MF if you think tonight scare you SIL away.
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Post by: SueJen on October 28, 2012, 01:36:11 pm
looks great Den
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 01:47:22 pm
Good one!

G
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 28, 2012, 01:54:09 pm
Very nice Den. ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 28, 2012, 02:03:16 pm
Thanks Den it may work as my nickname for her is the 'witch' LOL
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Post by: droverjess on October 28, 2012, 06:09:42 pm
OH MF we feel for you.

Be brave.

We have all come up against manipulators, and they know no other way, they have no conscience and play the victim to the hilt,  and Gert is right we do not have to put up with it.

So much support from over here too.

Xxxx
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Post by: Frozzie on October 28, 2012, 07:45:46 pm
Oh mf.. Hang in there and maybe talk to dh in supporting you to get her out... Tell him how she has been and you cant take it anymore if hé doesnt already know..
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Post by: Emme on October 28, 2012, 08:23:57 pm
Big Hug MF  :-*

Marie
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Post by: Halex on October 28, 2012, 10:07:32 pm
Love it Den, saw all the pumpkin carving tools in hawaii, but thought it woukd be too hard.

Well done :)
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Post by: KarenH on October 28, 2012, 10:23:08 pm
MF - I dont really have anything to say that the others havent already said - except that I really feel for you and am sending hugs.  I hope it is resolved soon for you.

Another day out in the garden for me today - planting veggie seedlings and mulching.  For over 2 years our garden has been totally ignored while we renovate, and it is really lovely to get out and give it some attention again.
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2012, 10:23:45 pm
Where did you manage to buy such a big pumpkin Den?  Not that I want to make one but just interested.  Great job.
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Post by: Yvette on October 28, 2012, 10:28:12 pm
Hope it all works out MF keep us posted  :) :)
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Post by: Halex on October 28, 2012, 10:29:27 pm
MF, had no idea. Can dh do anything?

Family can be hard, we have none in Perth, good & bad

H :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 28, 2012, 10:31:36 pm
Nice pumpkin Den!! :D

MF I hope you are able to get the horrible woman out of your life soon :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 10:50:34 pm
Quote from: judydawn on October 28, 2012, 10:23:45 pm
Where did you manage to buy such a big pumpkin Den?  Not that I want to make one but just interested.  Great job.

Coles is selling  them for $2.98 a kilo. You can get templets  on line.

Gert
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Post by: Katiej on October 28, 2012, 10:53:56 pm
It's a nice day here in Adelaide to be out in the garden Karen, enjoy!

MF I agree with Halex - can't your DH do something?  Perhaps he could be the one to tell her to go, or if not, he should at least be there when you do, so you're not made out to be the "bad guy".  What an awful woman  :-X
I hope it all sorted out quickly for you xx

I'm having an extra day off work this week - so I'm going to spend today shopping and baking. I've got a loaf of sour dough bread on the rise and later will be making banana cake and Chookie's "My Favourite Quiche".
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 28, 2012, 11:16:57 pm
Sorry guys I fell asleep last night so couldn't continue my story.
She is out as my DH gave her an ultimatum that she had to go before we came back from overseas.
She did move out so at least I don't have to see her face first thing every morning however she is still playing the victim even more now!
I have never and will never tell my girls not to see her as she is their aunt but I know from past experiences that she tried to turn her other brothers daughters against their mum. Too much to say on the forum except I can feel that she has driven a wedge between the whole family that I will try to fix.
One funny example of how she behaved was that one night we were sitting on our balcony and she sat next to my DH. She stretched out on him and asked him to touch her feet!!! He was shocked and said' get off 'to which she replied and said "well you touch her feet every night when watching tv". He does massage my feet some nights but certainly wouldn't massage anyone else's. My family laughed when I told them but agreed that it was weird.

I am trying my best to work through this but still can't understand her behavior. She is not happy just being the auntie but wants to take over my role with all of them. Maybe it's because she is single and has never lived closely  in a family? All I know is she wants to be the number 1 with everyone and doesn't care who she hurts.

Thanks for listening everyone and for all your words of support. As I say I have barely touched on her antics but would need to write a book to convey everything that she did. :(
 
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Post by: astarra on October 28, 2012, 11:29:18 pm
At least she is out of you face (so much) MF, that must be a huge relief!  :)  Also glad your DH can see, that must be a huge help. Keep positive, we are here for you.  :-*
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2012, 11:36:20 pm
Wow that was quick MF - enjoy the peace & quiet of your own home once more.  I wouldn't be inviting her back to family get togethers for a while though - she would have to earn her way back in for me to do that in a hurry.  I'm afraid my children wouldn't have time for someone like that, Auntie or not!
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2012, 11:40:43 pm
Sounds  like she has "issues" and needs some professional help.

Gert
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Post by: Wonder on October 28, 2012, 11:45:39 pm
MF great to hear that DH is supportive and she is at least not living in your house anymore. That behaviour is really not right and I agree with Gert that she has issues that are best dealt with by a professional.
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Post by: obbie on October 28, 2012, 11:53:49 pm
Looks good Den.

MF, OMG, glad you got her out.

Sounds like a drama queen I know, and choose not to talk to at all.

Funny, you can choose your friends, not your family.

But, you don't have to put up with them, Just don't entertain her, as if she does not exist. :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 29, 2012, 12:52:50 am
No JD it wasn't that quick this ultimatum was before we went away on our trip in April!!!
Sorry if I confused everyone.
She is still up to her antics and playing the victim big time even more since she has gone.
My girls understand what happened here but unfortunately didn't see too much as she tried to be soooo nice when anyone came to the house.
Also I don't know what she was saying to people about me.
My friend saw a lot and told me she was bad mouthing me to her so she took her off her email list and Facebook. My friend was here from Scotland for 6 weeks and lived with us so she saw everything first hand. Even my cleaner saw it.
I agree that she needs help but she says no and her attitude is and was that it's her family and she can do what she wants!!!
She was omitted from family functions but convinced my DIL to invite her to my GD's birthday party. I said ok but I won't be there which kicked off another drama last weekend. My DH was away and was furious when he came home.
It's never ending. Unfortunately she has nobody else, I wonder why, so she makes people feel sorry for her.

Once again thanks for listening. My DH is trying to sort it out  for me as he is very supportive and knows his sister well.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 29, 2012, 12:54:04 am
And yes you can choose your friends but get stuck with family  :(
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Post by: gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 01:17:35 am
Eveyone will make their  own choices. I would not put myself within cooee of her ever. Any major family stuff I would have at home.  If you are invited elsewhere say no. Don't say no sorry just plain NO!

Very best word I ever learned. NO! Says it all. Never explain. Let others figure it out.

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 01:23:56 am
Can you guess what ha been doing this morning?

And yes the machine was running when I discovered it.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/29/adu2ugu8.jpg)

Unhappy gertie.
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 29, 2012, 01:31:11 am
Looks like you had some unplanned mopping to keep you busy Gert.
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Post by: astarra on October 29, 2012, 01:33:21 am
What did you say when you found that, gert?  :o
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Post by: gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 01:40:01 am
Quote from: astarra on October 29, 2012, 01:33:21 am
What did you say when you found that, gert?  :o

 I am sure you heard me Astarra.

Quote from: Delightful Den on October 29, 2012, 01:31:11 am
Looks like you had some unplanned mopping to keep you busy Gert.

Actually not too bad as the drain took most  of it and I discovered one ceiling fan sock, two odd socks, one safety pin and a large paper lip.

A good haul.


Now where to find a hose. Maybe obbie?
Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 29, 2012, 02:06:16 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 01:17:35 am
Eveyone will make their  own choices. I would not put myself within cooee of her ever. Any major family stuff I would have at home.  If you are invited elsewhere say no. Don't say no sorry just plain NO!

Very best word I ever learned. NO! Says it all. Never explain. Let others figure it out.

Gert

Good advice Gert

Thanks  :)
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Post by: astarra on October 29, 2012, 02:08:39 am
What do you use a large paper lip for, gert?  ???
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Post by: Frozzie on October 29, 2012, 02:16:09 am
Oh no gert.. At least it didn't flood everywhere !!

Mf glad she is gone a d have to say she sounds very odd.. Oh my Lordy if my sil did that to dh he would throw her out and ask her to get help.. She sounds very mixed up .. Would definitely be avoiding her and if she comes near just wack her with a big stick lol.. Some people have serious issues!

Big hugs xx
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Post by: obbie on October 29, 2012, 02:21:00 am
Gert, I am sure I have some of that grey hose, also yellow safety hose too. :)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 02:56:32 am
I actually ant a pic to DH HO is in own so he I trying at Kennedys on McLeod street in the way home. Hey should hae I but I not I will mean the lumin and let ya know.

Thanks my friend.

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 03:01:40 am
Quote from: astarra on October 29, 2012, 02:08:39 am
What do you use a large paper lip for, gert?  ???

The large paper lip is when I want to end a message to someone. I put my lip in an envelope and post it!

Or maybe a paper clip. ;D ;D

Gert
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Post by: Moptop on October 29, 2012, 03:06:22 am
The picture in my mind of that is hilarious Gert!  :) :) :) ???
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Post by: astarra on October 29, 2012, 03:10:29 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 03:01:40 am
Quote from: astarra on October 29, 2012, 02:08:39 am
What do you use a large paper lip for, gert?  ???

The large paper lip is when I want to end a message to someone. I put my lip in an envelope and post it!

Or maybe a paper clip. ;D ;D

Gert

Oh of course...thanx Gert...my mind went blank trying to work that one out... :-[
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Post by: gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 03:15:42 am
MY DH picked up a hose on the way home from town. Would you believe $36.80 I never would have bought it. I would have found an alternative like a second hand one. Never mind I fixed it.

Not to the third breakdown. $293 for the Thermothingy,$36.80 for the washing machine and what for the third?

Gert
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Post by: obbie on October 29, 2012, 03:20:13 am
Gert, hopefully not major like a fridge  or big TV.
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Post by: Frozzie on October 29, 2012, 03:21:15 am
Hopefully something small and inexpensive :)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 03:34:54 am
Quote from: obbie on October 29, 2012, 03:20:13 am
Gert, hopefully not major like a fridge  or big TV.

Bwaaaaaaa!

Gert
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Post by: obbie on October 29, 2012, 03:59:05 am
 :D :D :D :D
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Post by: SueJen on October 29, 2012, 04:05:02 am
at least you have your thermothingy back Gert
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Post by: obbie on October 29, 2012, 04:11:49 am
we get our TV back on wednesday
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Post by: Yvette on October 29, 2012, 04:19:17 am
You could break a fingernail  :D :D
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Post by: SueJen on October 29, 2012, 04:19:41 am
couldn't live without my TV obbie,  :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) couldn't miss my cooking programms
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Post by: judydawn on October 29, 2012, 04:50:09 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 02:56:32 am
I actually ant a pic to DH HO is in own so he I trying at Kennedys on McLeod street in the way home. Hey should hae I but I not I will mean the lumin and let ya know.

Thanks my friend.

Gert

What is the translation of this message Gretchen ???  Is it in code for someone in particular  :D
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Post by: obbie on October 29, 2012, 04:51:28 am
Sue, we have 3 tv's, so one for a couple of days getting fixed is ok.
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Post by: Nikkit on October 29, 2012, 05:03:38 am
Cleaning.  :( Horse float, car, camper trailer, Landy, house etc etc etc. I only used the float and car over the weekend so not too sure why I had to do the landy and camper trailer too. Oh well.
On a fantabulously bright note...I have 3 painters here painting the outside of my house. Chimney, gutters, downpipes, steel beam, and timber all looking seriously sensational. Oh and decking too.
Very happy!!  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 05:17:26 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 29, 2012, 04:50:09 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 02:56:32 am
I actually ant a pic to DH HO is in own so he I trying at Kennedys on McLeod street in the way home. Hey should hae I but I not I will mean the lumin and let ya know.

Thanks my friend.

Gert

What is the translation of this message Gretchen ???  Is it in code for someone in particular  :D


Lol, it was for Robyn who said she may have A hose that would work for the washing machine . Ted found one on the way home from town so that is home and hosed so to speak.

Hopefully my Thermothingy will be back tomorrow or Wed so that is two  done and dusted. Now to number three.

What is wrong with the TV Robyn. I thought they were disposable these days.

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 05:30:46 am
Quote from: Nikkit on October 29, 2012, 05:03:38 am
Cleaning.  :( Horse float, car, camper trailer, Landy, house etc etc etc. I only used the float and car over the weekend so not too sure why I had to do the landy and camper trailer too. Oh well.
On a fantabulously bright note...I have 3 painters here painting the outside of my house. Chimney, gutters, downpipes, steel beam, and timber all looking seriously sensational. Oh and decking too.
Very happy!!  ;D

Good to hear from you Nikkit and know you are  still horsing around.

Gert
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 29, 2012, 05:50:28 am
Yippee MF well done that was quick. Hope you get done peace now and remember she had the issues not you.
Den that pumpkin is awesome well done. The boys saw it and thought it scary!
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Post by: obbie on October 29, 2012, 05:58:40 am
Circuit board broken Gert, we have a Sharp Quantron LED  101cm TV, which is 12 months old.

Good news it has a 3 year warranty.
Should get it back tomorrow or Wednesday..
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Post by: gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 06:35:43 am
Probably fried gecko's inside after chewing it up.

Gert
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Post by: Emme on October 29, 2012, 06:48:46 am
Gert, didn't you have a problem recently with the microwave? That would have been no 1 so you have had your 3  ;D

Marie
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Post by: gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 07:05:50 am
Bless you Emme.


Yup that is my three.

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on October 29, 2012, 07:54:32 am
Trying to make Foccacia
Please see technical thread need help.
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 29, 2012, 12:25:23 pm
Thought one pumpkin looked lonely so had another go tonight. This time I took a leaf out of Tim the Toolman Taylor's. book. Pumpkin carving with a power drill  and a jigsaw.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/29/8y8e5ypy.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/29/yva9udy5.jpg)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 29, 2012, 01:10:01 pm
Well done DD looks awesome  :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 29, 2012, 01:16:02 pm
Fantastic pumpkins DD
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 29, 2012, 01:18:47 pm
Very spooky DD ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 29, 2012, 01:22:40 pm
Hi CC,
What a gorgeous GD  :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on October 29, 2012, 01:31:32 pm
back to work today. Had relaxing time in Dunsborough over weekend, adult only B&B very luxurious and wonderful hostess, fantastic dinner out on Sat night at a tapas style restaurant also a no child policy!! Not that I don't love kids but it was a treat to go somewhere where it was so quiet.  Bought a case of Howling Wolves wine some MArgaret River EVOO and apple balsamic.  Trouble is I am now way behind with my housework. 😄😢
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 29, 2012, 01:34:43 pm
Evening MF. ;D
GS is lovely. ;D DD said today he's being "a bag of rats" her description :D :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 29, 2012, 02:04:03 pm
Amazing pumpkins Den! :D :D :D

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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 29, 2012, 02:30:28 pm
Ha ha haven't heard that one before but can't be true about Louis LOL
Your DD is imagining it ha ha.... He is adorable and loved the hair part
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Post by: gertbysea on October 29, 2012, 07:50:05 pm
Brilliant work Den. Very clever.

Gert
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Post by: Emme on October 29, 2012, 08:31:33 pm
Wonderful pumpkins DD, nicely done
Marie
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Post by: droverjess on October 29, 2012, 09:33:38 pm
Cooking and more cooking.
Friend came for lunch.
Went for long walk after.
DH away again.

Discombobulated due to clocks changing!
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Post by: obbie on October 29, 2012, 09:40:00 pm
Nice pumpkins Den
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Post by: droverjess on October 29, 2012, 09:49:54 pm
Neighbours opposite have children.
Made fudge in case they come calling.
Usually no one comes as we are a bit isolated in this cup de sac from the bigger estates in the village.

Could do with a pumpkin from Den.

When my kids were small it didn't happen, not in the rural area where we lived then. DD is quite funny about it now.
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Post by: Yvette on October 29, 2012, 10:55:25 pm
Great pumpkins Den
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Post by: Halex on October 29, 2012, 10:57:25 pm
I would love one  too.

Hoping to do a little halloween cooking today, just a little.

Witch is up out front.

H :)
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Post by: Halex on October 29, 2012, 11:20:35 pm
DS trying on his halloween outfit
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/10/30/hesybuju.jpg)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 29, 2012, 11:27:38 pm
What a cutie Hally ;D ;D ;D

What is he dressed up as?
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Post by: Halex on October 29, 2012, 11:28:36 pm
Captain America from The Avengers.

He is also having an Avengers birthday party, dress up of course.

H :)
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Post by: mcmich on October 30, 2012, 12:07:34 am
Very cute Hally.
Not near as good as DD's pumpkins but for the first time DSD 15yrs and a couple of her friends hollowed out a pumpkin.
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Post by: Wonder on October 30, 2012, 12:39:34 am
My DD is having a party on Saturday night, if we get time we might try the pumpkin.
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Post by: obbie on October 30, 2012, 01:24:40 am
Cute photo of CP Hally
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 30, 2012, 01:31:33 am
That's a good effort by your DSD Michelle.  We used to carve them like that when I was young.  I did some research on the internet and found better patterns and techniques. That is how I came to use a jigsaw and drill to carve the cat.

Very Cute Hally. 
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Post by: judydawn on October 30, 2012, 02:12:18 am
Looks like quite a few are getting into the spirit of Halloween - CP looks good Hally and I'm loving the pumpkins.  Is it pumpkin soup afterwards or do they get wasted.
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Post by: Halex on October 30, 2012, 02:57:20 am
Yes CP,very excited.  I promised him we would go, so we have too.

The olds next door have a stash for him & his friends.

Woukd love to do,a pumpkim, should have bought the carvers when I could.

H :)
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Post by: mcmich on October 30, 2012, 04:46:10 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 30, 2012, 02:12:18 am
Looks like quite a few are getting into the spirit of Halloween - CP looks good Hally and I'm loving the pumpkins.  Is it pumpkin soup afterwards or do they get wasted.

They are grown to be hollowed out JD so there isn't much inside them, just some pulp and seeds.

A jigsaw DD, very impressive pumpkins.
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Post by: Frozzie on October 30, 2012, 05:19:59 am
Saw those carving pumpkins yesterday at woolies.. Wow den very cretive effort... Better than alot ive seen.. Most are the teaditional faces.. You wouldnt want to stuff it up with the jigsaw or frustration moght make you carve the pumpkin i to tiny ti
Ny bits lol!
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Post by: droverjess on October 30, 2012, 05:30:13 am
Lovely Hally, hope he has fun,
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Post by: Frozzie on October 30, 2012, 05:42:22 am
This morning swimming lessons with dd then shopping then pick up ds..now home..
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 30, 2012, 05:43:28 am
Washing,cleaning and trying to get rid of this persistent headache  :-))
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Post by: obbie on October 30, 2012, 06:43:50 am
working at work, well I should be.

Tomorrow I will be doing bookwork..
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Post by: Halex on October 30, 2012, 06:45:15 am
Quote from: Droverjess on October 30, 2012, 05:30:13 am
Lovely Hally, hope he has fun,

Thanks DJ, he is looking forward to trick or treating. He has a pumpkin glow in the dark bag :)

H :)
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Post by: Moptop on October 30, 2012, 09:02:29 am
DD that is one very impressive pumpkin!

Hally, I hope you are having a better day with your shoulder.

I had coffee with all my friends from school (30 years ago!!) we all have November birthdays but today was the only day we all had free. We get together about 6 times a year and it is always as though we could put our uniforms on and nothing would have changed! The time go very quickly and is filled with laughter and non stop chatter. Great day!

Moptop
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Post by: Halex on October 30, 2012, 09:13:25 am
Thank you Mootop, yes better than yesterday.

Physio tomorrow :) hope it gets better each day.

H :)
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Post by: mcmich on October 30, 2012, 09:18:34 am
Quote from: Moptop on October 30, 2012, 09:02:29 am
DD that is one very impressive pumpkin!

Hally, I hope you are having a better day with your shoulder.

I had coffee with all my friends from school (30 years ago!!) we all have November birthdays but today was the only day we all had free. We get together about 6 times a year and it is always as though we could put our uniforms on and nothing would have changed! The time go very quickly and is filled with laughter and non stop chatter. Great day!

Moptop

That's lovely Moptop. Nothing like getting together with school friends.
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Post by: deedub on October 30, 2012, 09:36:50 am
Love the pumpkin DD, you have missed your calling. Very excited because while kids were at swimming lessons today I got chatting to another mum who lives in our street & kind of invited myself to their trick or treating tomorrow with a big group of locals. DD is so happy, she's wanted to do it for a couple of years - missed out last year because we were camping & got rained out, had to come home early. Of course, when we get to my house I'll have to run ahead to get the sweets ready!
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 30, 2012, 09:38:52 am
Quote from: obbie on October 30, 2012, 06:43:50 am
working at work, well I should be.

Surely not on your birthday Robyn! :o

Quote from: Moptop on October 30, 2012, 09:02:29 am
I had coffee with all my friends from school (30 years ago!!) we all have November birthdays but today was the only day we all had free. We get together about 6 times a year and it is always as though we could put our uniforms on and nothing would have changed! The time go very quickly and is filled with laughter and non stop chatter. Great day!

Moptop

That sounds like fun Moptop :D So what date in November is your birthday? ;D
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Post by: Moptop on October 30, 2012, 09:47:10 am
DS will be 18 on 7th and my birthday is 15th. Tends to be an expensive month - especially as Christmas is just around the corner!
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Post by: Halex on October 30, 2012, 09:57:02 am
Quote from: deedub on October 30, 2012, 09:36:50 am
Love the pumpkin DD, you have missed your calling. Very excited because while kids were at swimming lessons today I got chatting to another mum who lives in our street & kind of invited myself to their trick or treating tomorrow with a big group of locals. DD is so happy, she's wanted to do it for a couple of years - missed out last year because we were camping & got rained out, had to come home early. Of course, when we get to my house I'll have to run ahead to get the sweets ready!

Fanastic Deedub, its such fun in a large group, Dh is home to dish out the treats, I also  have adult treats too.

This year our group is even bigger.

Ds loves doing it with his friends.

H :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 30, 2012, 09:57:45 am
Quote from: Moptop on October 30, 2012, 09:47:10 am
DS will be 18 on 7th and my birthday is 15th. Tends to be an expensive month - especially as Christmas is just around the corner!

I know what you mean :-)) ;D

I will be 18 on the 18th ;)
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Post by: Halex on October 30, 2012, 10:02:01 am
Yep no what you mean

Dec
6 th cp birthday
23 dh birthday
25 xmas

 :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 30, 2012, 10:43:52 am
You are in my book Moptop, Amy beat me to asking you the date  ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 30, 2012, 10:46:31 am
I thought I'd get in quick Judy ;D
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Post by: Moptop on October 30, 2012, 12:52:30 pm
You girls are gorgeous. Thank you all so much for making me feel so welcome.  I really should be spending more time getting ready for Saturday lunch - 20 family members for DS 18th - but this forum is like a breath of fresh air and always bring a smile to my face. It has become very addictive and I can't wait to see what everyone has been doing for day and what everyone is cooking. Can't tell you how glad I am I joined?

Moptop
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Post by: judydawn on October 30, 2012, 12:54:42 pm
That's what we like to hear Moptop and good luck with Saturday's birthday party.
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Post by: Frozzie on October 30, 2012, 12:54:59 pm
Its a great place to be part of mt.. You had better get back to cooking with all that family coming eeek..
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Post by: droverjess on October 30, 2012, 04:00:59 pm
This is what I've done this afternoon.
Pruned and cut and swept leaves to fill bin, emptied fortnightly

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/fa51e376e837bb4438cebebcbcb537de.jpg)

Amy - 18 on 18 Dec or Nov?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 30, 2012, 04:03:35 pm
I've been doing my least favourite job,housework :P Walked the dog this morning and afternoon.
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Post by: droverjess on October 30, 2012, 09:50:34 pm
I also went on dog walk with neighbour.

Trying to walk an hour a day, now no farm or riding anymore.

Plus the baking I posted, plus the gardening and about 3 hours housework, so it looks better when DH comes back late tonight Nd might cheer him.
Silly really as he starts DIY tmro, and will mess it all up again!
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Post by: obbie on October 30, 2012, 09:51:29 pm
I am about to go to work, again
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 30, 2012, 10:04:31 pm
Dentist for a clean today and have three mouth ulcers thanks to a netball bump in the mouth. Not sure how i am going to say open up and say argh! Wish me luck!
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 30, 2012, 10:19:48 pm
Good luck Kimmy! I hate dentisits :-[

Quote from: Moptop on October 30, 2012, 12:52:30 pm
You girls are gorgeous. Thank you all so much for making me feel so welcome.  I really should be spending more time getting ready for Saturday lunch - 20 family members for DS 18th - but this forum is like a breath of fresh air and always bring a smile to my face. It has become very addictive and I can't wait to see what everyone has been doing for day and what everyone is cooking. Can't tell you how glad I am I joined?

Moptop

Good luck with the party Moptop! And we are very glad you joined the forum too :-*

Quote from: Droverjess on October 30, 2012, 04:00:59 pm
This is what I've done this afternoon.
Pruned and cut and swept leaves to fill bin, emptied fortnightly

Amy - 18 on 18 Dec or Nov?

18 on the 18th of November ;D
Great work with your pruning DJ, that is one of my least favourite chores because of all the creepy crawlies! :o
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Post by: maddy on October 30, 2012, 10:50:55 pm
I find the dentist relaxing....weird?
Luck with your ulcers...they can be so painful!


well an exciting day of filing & overdue bas statements to do  :-)) :-)). To quote Kel Knight..."bloody Howard!".......Kath & Kim fans know what I mean  ;) :P

Oh, remember our little chickens....well they were moved this morning into a mobile chook pen...grown so quickly.
we'll wait a little longer before we join them with the big girls.

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/510977218e11781763f8daefc87d3a23.jpg)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 30, 2012, 10:52:45 pm
Very cute chicken Maddy :D One of them seems to be having a bath in the water bowl though :-))
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Post by: obbie on October 31, 2012, 12:02:53 am
working today
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 31, 2012, 01:08:28 am
I logged a 3km swim this morning. 10 x 300m with 30 seconds rest. When I got up at 5:20 I really could have gone back to bed but I made myself go. I was dreading this swim because it is tough, the last couple of sets of 300 get really hard and I start to drop off my pace a little. I was very happy to have made my self do it all. 
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 31, 2012, 01:24:46 am
Great work Den, I'm proud of you! :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 31, 2012, 01:34:02 am
Den I am tired just reading that. Well done hope you feel invigorated.
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Post by: Wonder on October 31, 2012, 01:49:47 am
Well done Den, you must feel great knowing it's out of the way.

Huge day at work for me today - started with a 5am call and will finish with an 11pm one tonight!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 31, 2012, 01:51:48 am
Sounds like it will be a very exhausting day Wonder! :o I hope you have a day off tomorrow to recover :-\
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Post by: obbie on October 31, 2012, 02:12:11 am
Wonder why so late, what do you do....
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Post by: deedub on October 31, 2012, 03:53:07 am
Teacher's 1/2 day strike today - the school only gave us 24 hours notice so a lot of annoyed parents! My day off so no biggie, also took in 2 extra kids for my friend who has to work. Took the 4 kids to the park to meet up with other kids, and one of them spotted a snake in the sandpit! About 20 excited kids & horrified grownups watched this tiger snake slither through the playground before settling under some bush. Called the council, an hour later still no one came & we had to leave.
Just taken kids to school, now having some quiet time before I have to pick them up in 2 hours time. Then taking DD to the dentist, then come home to get ready for trick or treating.
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Post by: obbie on October 31, 2012, 03:54:22 am
sounds a busy day.. I am relaxing
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Post by: Wonder on October 31, 2012, 04:33:54 am
Unfortunately no time off tomorrow. I'm a HR Manager for a large global company and I'm currently managing a global project which covers all of our global regions and is very intense until March next year. We are just ramping the project up so lots of phone calls and we have also lost some staff in some areas so having to take on extra other work to fill gaps. The late and early calls are the result of trying to speak with people in South America, London, Mongolia, Salt Lake city, vancouver and Melbourne. I ve had a couple of years off from managing this project and a little like childbirth, had forgotten how painful it can be!!! While they certainly get more than their fair share of my life, I've had some amazing experiences in parts of the world I would never have experienced, met amazing people, my family have had experiences we could never have afforded, I have flexibility I wouldn't find in many places and get paid pretty well so taking all things into account I'm certainly not complaining. To many outsiders and friends it does seem a crazy job though.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 31, 2012, 04:36:40 am
Wow, that sounds like a huge job Wonder :o

You must be very smart and diplomatic ;D
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Post by: obbie on October 31, 2012, 04:51:57 am
Sounds good Wonder.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 31, 2012, 04:54:23 am
I can see why Wonder is wonder? How wonderful .

Gert
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Post by: obbie on October 31, 2012, 04:55:45 am
Hello Gert ;)
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Post by: Wonder on October 31, 2012, 05:12:29 am
Amy, I certainly don't think of myself as overly smart - pretty average compared to many of the people I work with but I've always worked very hard at any job I've been given. As far as diplomatic, not to sure of that at the moment but I'm very laid back and try not to stress over what I can't control and am not precious about the jobs im prepared to do, people normally appreciate that in such a changable and challenging environment.
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Post by: Halex on October 31, 2012, 05:12:40 am
Went to physio then my PO Box.

There was a package for me ;D & no not my ss.

It was from a lovely forum friend in SA who sent me some gorgeous looking Haigh chocolates. They were beautifully packaged & broguht a big smile to my face.

Thank you so much, such a lovely gift.

H :)
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Post by: Yvette on October 31, 2012, 05:15:12 am
That's nice Hally  :) :)
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Post by: Frozzie on October 31, 2012, 05:15:51 am
Lucky u hally 😊
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Post by: mcmich on October 31, 2012, 05:25:57 am
Very nice Hally.  :)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 31, 2012, 05:44:11 am
Now who could it be. LOL!

Gert
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Post by: Halex on October 31, 2012, 05:44:48 am
Not who you all think :o
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Post by: obbie on October 31, 2012, 05:46:07 am
Happy Hally
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Post by: Frozzie on October 31, 2012, 05:48:06 am
Very teasing atmosphere here this afternoon.. Hrrmmm
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Post by: Halex on October 31, 2012, 05:50:34 am
Clue :)

Have not met this psrson, but would dearly love too

H :)
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Post by: Yvette on October 31, 2012, 05:51:56 am
They were from Gert  ;)
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Post by: Frozzie on October 31, 2012, 05:52:07 am
Thats very sweet of them then H!!

Nope as hally said adelaide and gert is up north.. There are some very lovely lovelies in adelaide.. 😊
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Post by: Halex on October 31, 2012, 05:52:55 am
Yes it was :)

No not Gert, I have met Gert.

 :)
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Post by: obbie on October 31, 2012, 05:53:09 am
Gert is wonderful.
So special

I want to catch up with her again soon...
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 31, 2012, 05:53:26 am
Quote from: Yvette on October 31, 2012, 05:51:56 am
They were from Gert  ;)

But Gert is in Qld? ???
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Post by: Yvette on October 31, 2012, 05:53:39 am
Judy then
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Post by: Frozzie on October 31, 2012, 05:54:15 am
I. Sure meeting gert is an experience 😘
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Post by: Frozzie on October 31, 2012, 05:55:03 am
Nope not judy as they have met so maybe trudy or katie??

Who else is in adelaide.. Amanda but hink she is too busy hrrmmm
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 31, 2012, 05:55:17 am
KarenH?
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Post by: obbie on October 31, 2012, 05:55:24 am
KarenH was at Haigs last week, or was it Cookie
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 31, 2012, 05:55:48 am
It must have been cookie!
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Post by: Frozzie on October 31, 2012, 05:58:05 am
I thought she was in wa?? Could be wrong hahaha
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Post by: Frozzie on October 31, 2012, 05:58:38 am
Cookie i believe was down that way hrmm was it cookie??
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Post by: gertbysea on October 31, 2012, 06:01:56 am
You girls are too funny.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on October 31, 2012, 06:03:38 am
Gert, did you do it for Hally somehow
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Post by: Wonder on October 31, 2012, 06:03:54 am
I thought t was cookie at Haighs last week. Maybe check her trip post as I think that's where it was being discussed.
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Post by: Halex on October 31, 2012, 06:05:12 am
I have met cookie many times ;)
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Post by: Frozzie on October 31, 2012, 06:06:29 am
Amusing ourselves gert 😊
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Post by: Katiej on October 31, 2012, 06:07:23 am
It wasn't me   :)

Karen was definitely at Haighs in the last few days.  It must have been her.
Although I had lunch with her today and she didn't mention it...

What a lovely gesture whoever it was  :D
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Post by: obbie on October 31, 2012, 06:08:56 am
I say KarenH
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Post by: Halex on October 31, 2012, 06:10:44 am
Quote from: obbie on October 31, 2012, 06:08:56 am
I say KarenH

BINGO

She brightened up my day :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 31, 2012, 06:37:39 am
What a sweetie our Karen is - I knew it wasn't me but both Cookie & Karen had been to Haigs lately.  Lucky you Hally.
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Post by: droverjess on October 31, 2012, 06:41:47 am
Oohs snakes Deedub... That's what I find hard about Australia.

Nothing bad here when pruning Amy, creepy crawlies yes, but no biting stinging or danger.

How lovely hally. Hope you are  better again today.
First thought SA was South Africa. LOL.

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Post by: obbie on October 31, 2012, 06:44:09 am
today I did alot.
1 hours paperwork, and plenty of time here with my forum friends.
answered the phone all day, did quotes, and playing with the kids this afternoon. :-*
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 31, 2012, 07:58:24 am
I can't remember if this was the right thread but yesterday Amy was talking about her fear of needles. On some doctor show on TV today they said one way to reduce the pain is to cough during the shot. (Obviously to tell your nurse you are going to do this prior to sticking the needle in, otherwise it may end up in the wrong spot)

1. It is a distraction from the pain, and tricks your body to concentrate more on coughing
2. It increases the blood pressure slightly which in turns decreases the pain

There you go, just saved you a hypnotists fee!
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Post by: gertbysea on October 31, 2012, 08:43:14 am
Lordy give me strength. The pain  involved in most injections would be equal l  to a mosquito bite. The anticipation of receiving a needle  raises the blood pressure thereby minimising the the  sting of the needle in any case.

As a nurse having given maybe thousands if injections  over many years the advice i would give, would be to smack the mother's of children in the head  while giving the kid the needle.

in case of teenag girls  I would say put your big  girls blouse on. Usually girls are no problem if the mother is not there.

With teenage boys I would say grip your d**k.  Adult men were no problem as they would  be looking down my unbuttoned uinform.  Sometimes worked with teenage boys too if their mothers  weren't holding their hands,

Get A grip people.  Cough at your peril. You have no idea where I would stick that needle but I do.

Gert
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Post by: Moptop on October 31, 2012, 08:51:17 am
Oh Gert, you absolutely crack me up. That is hilarious  ;D :D ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 31, 2012, 08:53:03 am
Thanks CP :-))
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Post by: Frozzie on October 31, 2012, 08:55:49 am
Lmao gert .. Between sanding open knee sores and slaps in the head think ill want another nurse !!! My mum is brutal too .. Still nursing !
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 31, 2012, 08:58:31 am
I have lovely new skin on my knees Frozzie ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 31, 2012, 09:11:36 am
All sorts of funny scenes are running through my head ATM ... I can just imagine it  :D :D :D

That's ok Amy, my niece is a nurse and she hates getting them too.
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 31, 2012, 09:31:15 am
But she's alright giving them to others CP? :-\
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Post by: obbie on October 31, 2012, 09:39:54 am
As Gert says, do what you are told. My sister was a nurse.....

Too much medical people in my family for my liking
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 31, 2012, 09:44:49 am
I know that feeling Robyn :P
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Post by: gertbysea on October 31, 2012, 09:50:23 am
When I was training we were told to use oranges, given needles and syringes and sent outside to practice,while the tutors had a smoke .. As there were a few "older " students we used to go outside the nurses quarters , light up a non American tobacco  cigarette and practice on each other. All was calm and collected and we became instant experts.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on October 31, 2012, 09:51:18 am
 :D :D :D :D :D :D Gert, you are so funny
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Post by: judydawn on October 31, 2012, 10:08:32 am
Gert, I would make a great nurse like you (I think), I'm rough and ready and a no-nonsense sort of person. Ask my DH  :-))
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Post by: Wonder on October 31, 2012, 10:13:41 am
I've got lots of visions in my head also - classic Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on October 31, 2012, 10:24:14 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 31, 2012, 10:08:32 am
Gert, I would make a great nurse like you (I think), I'm rough and ready and a no-nonsense sort of person. Ask my DH  :-))

Judy you are a nurse. The best kind.  Hands on. Intuitive. Listening. Learning. Healing. Above all practical witha sh*t load of common sense.

You do not need a university education to be a good practical nurse. You just have to remember what your grandma taught ya and take no nonsense.

All mothers are nurses. There is  nothing hard  about  BEDSIDE. Nursing.

Today specialised nursing needs  a specialised education,for sure  but the basics are within us all. God help us even men can do it.

Gert


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Post by: Amy :-) on October 31, 2012, 10:24:59 am
The best nurse I ever had was a man :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 31, 2012, 11:18:18 am
Gert you make me laugh so hard. Great to end the day with a giggle and lots of images running through my head. ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 31, 2012, 11:24:39 am
As long as you don't have nightmares Kimmy! ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 31, 2012, 11:27:32 am
Lol Amy. Gerts unbuttoned blouse is stuck on my mind!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on October 31, 2012, 11:35:43 am
Oh you poor thing!! ;D
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Post by: Moptop on October 31, 2012, 02:00:29 pm
Oh Kimmyh, I have just scared the bejesus out of my puppy because I just burst out laughing! As Amy said I really hope you get a good nights sleep.

Moptop
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Post by: droverjess on October 31, 2012, 08:33:57 pm
Gert, too funny.
And true my sister trained on oranges too. c1968.
Never completed her training due to back injury sustained while training.

Today did lots of cooking, washing, ironing and food shopping.
DH sorted garage.
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 01, 2012, 01:19:41 am
Went for a cold wet 20km bike ride this morning which I backed up with a fast 5km run.  Now stuck sitting at work for the rest of the day. Looking forward to going home tonight and doing  some cooking.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 01, 2012, 01:25:29 am
Well done Den for going out in the wet ;) How long did the 5km take you?
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 01, 2012, 01:37:50 am
I averaged 29.7 km/h on the bike and the 5km took me just under 25 min. I averaged 4:55/km. I am pretty pleased with that pace coming off the bike.

I feel like I am ready for the Dumbleyung Tri this Saturday.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 01, 2012, 01:37:55 am
Morning all. Had a good sleep no dreams of Gert!
Den you are putting the rest of us to shame, well done.
Housework day here and the vacuum cleaner just bit me. :( Going to be a slow day.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 01, 2012, 02:00:34 am
Nice pace Den, you'd sure give me a run for my money ;) Good luck at the Tri, I wish I could go :(

Kimmy, I'm glad you had Gert-free dreams! ;D Not sure about your vicious vacuum cleaner :-))
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Post by: deedub on November 01, 2012, 02:08:41 am
I don't understand the fuss about needles either Gert - I occasionally donate blood and for me, the pin prick on the finger to check your blood sugar hurts more than the needle!
So yesterday we started the day with a snake in the playground, and ended it with a gecko in the lounge room (brought in by the cat)... I kept thinking it was lucky it wasn't the other way round, i.e. snake in the lounge room etc  ;D
I'm working from home today, so sneaking on here and printing out recipes in between calls and doing reports.
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Post by: obbie on November 01, 2012, 02:11:04 am
Deedub, yes.

The prick in the finger is way worse than a needle in the arm, or giving blood.
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Post by: jeninwa on November 01, 2012, 02:20:28 am
I'm sure they use a blunt needle to do the finger prick  :D
I would much rather skip that bit and just donate blood, which reminds me that I must ring up and make an appointment as i had to cancel the last one as I was sick, and that was months ago.
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 01, 2012, 04:47:31 am
DS's assembly this morning then work for a few hours, a quick trip to the shops and now home to tidy up and get organised for dinner etc and I can't believe it's Thursday already the days are just flying by  :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 01, 2012, 06:45:50 am
I know what you mean suzanne, I'm sure it was only Monday the last time I checked :-))
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Post by: judydawn on November 01, 2012, 07:06:03 am
Today I loaded up the car with cans and bottles (and DH) then headed off to the recycling centre.  $75 to add to my grand-children's bank a/c's.  Called into a fish and chip shop on the way home, bought our lunch and continued on down to the beachfront to eat it.  We were going to have a BBQ but that will be tomorrow now.  Pruned and filled the green bin this afternoon so that's me done for the day.
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Post by: mcmich on November 01, 2012, 07:14:33 am
What a good nanna you are JD. $75 isn't to be sneezed at.
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 01, 2012, 07:27:43 am
Busy day Judy and glad you loaded up Dh too ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 01, 2012, 07:31:22 am
Over the years it certainly has added up Michele.  We don't have many bottles etc ourselves but I bring copious quantities home from DD's and even our neighbour brings their supply over as well.  It's a big job squashing all the cans and flattening the pep bottles so that I can get maximum amount in the car but when my little GS is here fortnightly, he helps me - he's a great little worker.  One particular day he wanted to do them but it was well into the 30's that day so I wasn't keen at all.  We did our usual thing though and before long he asked me why I was going so fast - my answer, so we can get this job done and I can go back inside where it's cool  ;D  I've taken him to the recycling centre too so that he can see what the next step is in this recycling chain.

Suzanne, it's harder to load DH than the cans.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 01, 2012, 08:05:02 am
How lovely of you to do that for you grandkids Judy :D

My grandma on my dad's side opened up bank accounts for my brother and I when we were younger and regularly put money in them for us. But when mum left my dad, grandma shut down the bank accounts and kept the money. I've never understood why she did that, we were still her grandkids ???
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Post by: Halex on November 01, 2012, 08:06:59 am
Amy, the money was gifted to you 2, thats just mean
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 01, 2012, 08:08:25 am
Divorce sometimes causes families to act in strange ways.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 01, 2012, 08:10:40 am
She was a very strange lady :-\ She used to hang up on me if I rang to speak to my dad. I used to have to pretend to be someone else.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 01, 2012, 08:27:53 am
That's not nice...still if that's the sort of person she is, sometimes it's best to leave her to marinate in her misery
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 01, 2012, 08:34:14 am
True CP, as sad as it is... :P
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Post by: astarra on November 01, 2012, 08:53:31 am
That is sad, Amy...as you said, you are still her grandkids.  :'(
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Post by: Halex on November 01, 2012, 08:55:45 am
I walked into JB Hi Fi today. Knew exactly what I wanted to buy cp. Asked this dude, piercings, tats etc. trying to act like a hip cool happening mum, yep after skylander giants, beauty got that out, he says cool which platform, which plartform, mmm I am thinking oh how nice maybe they have one with the  pictures of the planets on, or sea life etc, my mind is running wild. I open my mouth, very bad move, managed to,say the planets, got realy weird look, he said now which platform do you need, now mind running wild, I dont need a platofrm, so I say I just want skylander giants portal pack,  yes but what platform, had to confess I didnt have a clue what he was talkng about. He meant did I need it for wii, playstation etc.

Lol ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 01, 2012, 11:17:51 am
 :D :D :D You blew your cool cover there Hally - that's the trouble with electronics today, I haven't got a clue what they mean either.
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Post by: Frozzie on November 01, 2012, 11:52:44 am
Lol hally..
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Post by: Moptop on November 01, 2012, 12:06:42 pm
LMAO Hally.  Hope you got it sorted out in the end! ??? ???
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Post by: Halex on November 01, 2012, 09:36:41 pm
Yes got what I needed for cp, happy boy last might.

H :)
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Post by: gertbysea on November 01, 2012, 09:43:13 pm
Quote from: Halex on November 01, 2012, 08:55:45 am
I walked into JB Hi Fi today. Knew exactly what I wanted to buy cp. Asked this dude, piercings, tats etc. trying to act like a hip cool happening mum, yep after skylander giants, beauty got that out, he says cool which platform, which plartform, mmm I am thinking oh how nice maybe they have one with the  pictures of the planets on, or sea life etc, my mind is running wild. I open my mouth, very bad move, managed to,say the planets, got realy weird look, he said now which platform do you need, now mind running wild, I dont need a platofrm, so I say I just want skylander giants portal pack,  yes but what platform, had to confess I didnt have a clue what he was talkng about. He meant did I need it for wii, playstation etc.

Lol ;D

That guy works in the Cairns JB too . Or maybe his twin. No wait I think they are clones of the same guy everywhere in JB! Or you must have tats and piercings to work there. Yeh that must be a must.

Gert
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Post by: achookwoman on November 01, 2012, 10:03:48 pm
Hally,  some advantages in being older.  They think you are their granny and then take it from there.  Love it ,  they usually can't do enough to help. 
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Post by: obbie on November 01, 2012, 11:02:15 pm
He would not know alot of stuff you do Hally.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 01, 2012, 11:06:17 pm
I bet he can't make bread like you can Hally ;)
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Post by: droverjess on November 01, 2012, 11:08:36 pm
Cooking, cooking, cooking and typing for DH.

My CRB clearance came through so if there are absences from me I could be working. Nearly sent on a job tomorrow but only got email 10 mins ago.
Could go anywhere for any length of time to an age child...
Oh well could be fun.

Was told this morning, nothing until next week. So am having day out tomorrow with DH and DS.
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Post by: Halex on November 01, 2012, 11:10:58 pm
Yep, he cant make bread like me, he can play with his platform all day.

H :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 02, 2012, 12:46:52 am
Good luck with the nannying job DJ - does it mean overnight stays at all?  Gosh, I'd be so scared of getting a little monster to care for  ;D
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Post by: obbie on November 02, 2012, 12:58:10 am
Great News DJ :) :) :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 02, 2012, 01:10:13 am
I had to have a fasting blood test this morning. I think the vampire was an apprentice. She took three goes to finally get it right. She was apologetic but the first two still hurt. When she finally got it right I hardly felt it.

Tonight we are supposed to be going to Perth to see WASSO performing Rogers and Hammerstein sons. I can't remember who the singers are but it should be good. I just hope DW feels better by this afternoon. She stayed home from work sick wit a stomach wog and a migraine.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 02, 2012, 02:00:13 am
Hope your DW is better soon and well enough to go to the performance   :)

Would be such a shame to miss it  :(
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Post by: judydawn on November 02, 2012, 03:40:16 am
Den, sometimes they don't have any success and have to send patients away to come back later.  I know last time I went for blood tests they were almost at this stage as all my veins had gone into hiding - I don't normally have this trouble but I had forgotten to drink some water that morning which apparently helps them find veins.

I hope you don't miss out on the show, it would be a remarkable recovery though if DW can make it.  I always have plan B as a back-up as this happens to us from time to time for one reason or another.  In fact, I have stopped making such bookings these days because of it.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 02, 2012, 04:44:47 am
You're brave Den :o I wouldn't let an apprentice vampire suck my blood :(

I hope DW feels better for the concert! :-\
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Post by: astarra on November 02, 2012, 04:56:58 am
Hope your DW is feeling better Den.... :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 02, 2012, 05:27:55 am
Thanks everyone. DW has just rang. She is feeling better, just groggy from the drugs she has taken for her migraine. 
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Post by: obbie on November 02, 2012, 05:43:02 am
let her rest Den
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Post by: Katiej on November 02, 2012, 08:57:50 am
I hope your DW is feeling better Den

Today I had a trip to the dentist to have a filling replaced, then this afternoon I had the windows cleaned and then Judy popped in for a quick visit and chat.  It was nice to see her, as always  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 02, 2012, 09:44:41 am
Mid morning here.Enjoying a cup of coffee after walking the dog for an hour and a half.Received a email from DD apparently GS has learnt how to flip from his back to his tummy. :D
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Post by: judydawn on November 02, 2012, 09:45:56 am
So that will be my next video then CC  ;D  Knew he wouldn't be far off.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 02, 2012, 09:49:05 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 02, 2012, 09:45:56 am
So that will be my next video then CC  ;D  Knew he wouldn't be far off.
Definitely Judy ;)
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Post by: TraceTrace on November 02, 2012, 09:52:26 am
Unfortunately my DS hasn't been well - so off to the doctors we went today. I know they couldn't give him anything as he is only 4.5 months old but at least I've had a doctor check him over and it's nothing sinister. He's been feverish and has the sniffles and is coughing lots (he's choking on all the yucky stuff running down the back of his throat from his sniffles), so has been absolutely miserable the poor thing!! Doctor thinks it might be a virus, only things I can give him for it is baby Panadol and Vicks Baby Balsam.

Needless to say there's been not much sleep going on here!
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Post by: VieveMS on November 02, 2012, 09:55:51 am
Hope your DS gets better soon TraceTrace and you all get some sleep..
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 02, 2012, 09:56:35 am
Poor little thing.I hope he gets well soon and you some sleep TT :-* :-*
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Post by: judydawn on November 02, 2012, 09:58:07 am
I hate seeing babies sick, poor little mite.  I do hope he improves soon TT.
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Post by: obbie on November 02, 2012, 10:21:43 am
I hope he is better soon TT, and welcome to our crazy forum.. :-* :-*
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Post by: Halex on November 02, 2012, 10:24:46 am
DD hope Dw is better & you got to the concert.

TT, poor love, thats sad.

Physio again.

H :)
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Post by: obbie on November 02, 2012, 10:26:26 am
Hello Hally, Take it easy. Hope the physio helps.  sending hugs :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 02, 2012, 10:26:27 am
Hope your ds is well again soon TT.
How's the shoulder/back H?
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Post by: Wonder on November 02, 2012, 10:27:09 am
The poor little thing, it's terrible when they are sick so small.

Den it must have Ben the day for migraines - my DH has been in bed since lunch time.
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Post by: obbie on November 02, 2012, 10:28:19 am
Planning the weekend cooking of course
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 02, 2012, 10:39:07 am
Best wishes for your little boy TT :-*

I hope you and DW got to the concert Den :)

I have spent all day waiting for a phone call that never came :(
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 02, 2012, 12:02:30 pm
It's finally done and before midnight too. Woohoo! (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/02/detanubu.jpg)
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 02, 2012, 12:04:23 pm
Awesome cake your ds will be thrilled to bits
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 02, 2012, 12:08:38 pm
Fabulous cake kimmyh ;)
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Post by: VieveMS on November 02, 2012, 12:09:59 pm
Well done Kimmyh, your DS will be super proud.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 02, 2012, 12:18:46 pm
Thanks girls off to bed to rest up for party. Good morning CC, I think? And night night.
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Post by: Moptop on November 02, 2012, 12:57:01 pm
Evening All,

DD I hope you DW is feeling much better. As a migraine suffer I know exactly how she feels. Sending good wishes to you both.

TT I hope your poor little man has a better night so that you can get some sleep. Everything is so much better when you have slept.

Kimmyh, that cake is truly amazing. Job well done!

Amy, nothing worse than waiting for something and then been let down. Hope the call comes tomorrow.

I have spent the day preparing for DS 18th.. This is only a trial run with family. The one for all his friends is early Jan! :-\
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Post by: judydawn on November 02, 2012, 01:18:55 pm
Great cake Kim, we have a special thread for pictures of celebration cakes where no-one is allowed to comment so if you have time, perhaps you can put your picture in here (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=10752.0) as well to give those looking for ideas a chance to see it.
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Post by: TraceTrace on November 02, 2012, 01:46:13 pm
Thanks for all the well wishes everyone!! DS has finally fallen asleep so fingers crossed for a smooth night.

Kimmyh, that cake looks amazing!!
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 02, 2012, 05:19:28 pm
TT I hope DS is better soon.

Kimmyh great cake.

 Wonder I hope DH's migraine has gone.

DW came good and we made it to the concert hall. The show was worth the 5 hour round trip drive. Lots of kangaroos on the way home.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 02, 2012, 07:30:31 pm
Sorry Judy forgot to put it there. Have done so now. Thank you.
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Post by: Frozzie on November 02, 2012, 08:14:56 pm
Great cake kimmy.. Have fun with bday party 😊
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Post by: Wonder on November 02, 2012, 08:18:29 pm
Well done kimmy that cakes looks fantastic, I'm sure DS will be so excited when he wakes up.

Wow a 5 hour drive Den, I forget how lucky we are living in the city, I hate driving so would probably end up a hermit living remotely.
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Post by: obbie on November 02, 2012, 08:56:06 pm
Great cake Kimmy.

Lots of kangaroos on roads here to Den, glad she is feeling better.
Amy, hopefully the call will  come  today.
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Post by: droverjess on November 02, 2012, 09:28:43 pm
Lovely cake.
Hope DW better soon Den and that all the babies improve fast.

Hope to sleep better tonight, night all.
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Post by: Emme on November 02, 2012, 09:43:00 pm
Lovely cake Kimmy, I am sure DS will love it.  ;D
Amy, hope your phone call comes today.  :)
TT hoping your DS is feeling better
Obbie, have fun today and let us know how you go  ;D
Sleep well DJ
Marie
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 02, 2012, 09:55:32 pm
Awesome cake Kimmy, well done ;D

Glad you and DW got to the concert Den :)

Thanks MT, Robyn and Marie. I have my fingers crossed but I'm not holding my breath :-\
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Post by: maddy on November 02, 2012, 10:54:26 pm
your cake Looks so cool Kim  8)   Were you cursing by the time you finished?  :P. 
Hope  your little man has a wonderful party!...and best of luck with a bunch of 4 year olds   (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/fear/t3612.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-fear.php)

Thanks for the comments on my cake  :)  it was my Birthday cake Judy.  I had planned to make chocolate paste, then mould into roses, but ran out of time, and well...couldn't be bothered really  :P
it really is so simple, all of you can do it.   Emeralds fondant cakes are much more skilful, not like the cream roses....you just squirt those out  ;)
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 03, 2012, 12:01:28 am
This is more of a what I did yesterday ... I was at the periodontist and had two implants put in - right at the back of my lower jaw.  It was really uncomfortable as I have a small mouth and they had a bit of trouble getting everything into and out of my mouth.  Today I am feeling very sorry for myself - it feels as if I have been hit in the mouth and now have a golf ball in the back of my mouth.  Note to self: Never let anyone hit me in the jaw, it's no fun!

... and I even paid the periiodontist thousands of dollars to do it!  I must be mad.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 03, 2012, 12:02:34 am
That sounds horrible Marina, you poor thing. I hope it feel better soon :-*

I hate going to the dentist even for a check up. Ick! :-X
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Post by: maddy on November 03, 2012, 12:33:28 am
Oh you poor thing marina!!  Hope you return to normal soon.

Well I have just downloaded tapatalk on my iPhone...what a revelation!....yes, I'm a bit behind compared to Gertie, but excited I'll have something to do whilst waiting for hubby in the paddocks!
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Post by: judydawn on November 03, 2012, 12:34:35 am
I know what you mean about having a small mouth Marina - far too small to fit all those tools etc into it >:(  Hope you are feeling better soon  :-* :-*

Today I've made a batch of Lemon Cleaning Concentrate  (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5891.0) so that I could make Chookies Kitchen Sink Dish Washing Cream  (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11511) then I made a batch of Dishwashing Powder (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8723.0).  My TM bowls are both sparkly clean.

Going out to lunch today so that's all that my kitchen is going to produce today.
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Post by: obbie on November 03, 2012, 01:04:27 am
cooking
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 03, 2012, 01:07:20 am
What have you cooked so far Robyn?  ;D
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Post by: TraceTrace on November 03, 2012, 06:33:04 am
While I've been nursing DS, I've just been looking around the forum and making a mental list of all the amazing things I want to cook. And then I discovered achookwoman's blog.. Oh my goodness! :) My list has just exploded.. Not to mention that I've also just bought "For Food's Sake" as well! Need DS to get better soon so Mummy can get back to cooking in my TM! (He's being super clingy and sooky and won't let me put him down)
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 03, 2012, 06:34:49 am
Hopefully your poor little man will be well again soon, but the cuddles are super nice and planning what you will cook when he's better is fun anyway, my list is still continuing to grow......
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 03, 2012, 06:35:14 am
You sound like a very busy lady at the moment TT! Poor DS, I hope he feels better soon :-*

Achookwoman is amazing, we all love her ;) ;) ;)
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Post by: trudy on November 03, 2012, 06:41:56 am
Great cake Kimmy.  Your son will love it.
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Post by: TraceTrace on November 03, 2012, 06:43:12 am
Thanks everyone - he's actually been really good considering how much discomfort he must be in. He doesn't even mind the sound of the TM, even when it's chopping at speed 7 (he just stares at the bowl, I guess waiting for it to do something interesting) :)
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Post by: obbie on November 03, 2012, 07:08:44 am
I made mango sorbet,so smooth, and yummy
Then I made custard for kids too.

I have made a cottage pie for dinner through the week.
Then I made brownies, (American brownies, thanks to Denzel Mum again)

So light and fluffy, nearly all gone.

I love both thermothingys, one is quieter than the other, and 2 going at once is FUN.... :) :)

 It was right for me, as I cook so much. Cooking for Mum and Dad all weekend too, as you do.
menu planning tonight, shopping for food tomorrow.

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Post by: Amy :-) on November 03, 2012, 07:10:57 am
It sounds fantastic Robyn ;D

Quote from: TraceTrace on November 03, 2012, 06:43:12 am
Thanks everyone - he's actually been really good considering how much discomfort he must be in. He doesn't even mind the sound of the TM, even when it's chopping at speed 7 (he just stares at the bowl, I guess waiting for it to do something interesting) :)

How cute TT :D
He'll be wanting to press the buttons soon ;)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 03, 2012, 07:41:10 am
I just got back from Dumbleyung. The first triathlon of the season. I am not unhappy with my effort. Second place in the veterans. I was beaten by the same person who beats me every year. I was closing in on him in the run but didn't make it.

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Post by: Kimmyh on November 03, 2012, 07:45:55 am
Second is awesome Den. Congratulations and don't worry, you will catch him one day.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 03, 2012, 07:51:39 am
Oh thats AWESOME Den! I wish I had been there cheering for you, then you would have beat him ;) ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 03, 2012, 07:54:22 am
I told him you are going to come and join the Albany Tri Club Amy.  He said all new members are most welcome and everyone is happy to support new members.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 03, 2012, 07:55:16 am
Well done, Den, second is absolutely something to be proud about - think of all those people who came behind you!
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 03, 2012, 07:57:13 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on November 03, 2012, 07:54:22 am
I told him you are going to come and join the Albany Tri Club Amy.  He said all new members are most welcome and everyone is happy to support new members.

 :D :D :D

So did you get a silver medal for coming second? ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 03, 2012, 07:57:38 am
Well done DD second is an awesome effort

Go away headache haven't even felt like cooking today
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Post by: judydawn on November 03, 2012, 08:19:19 am
He will have to retire one day Den and then you will be the winner, yay.  In the meantime keep trying to beat him.  Congratulations  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 03, 2012, 08:21:17 am
Awesome DD  ;D
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Post by: johnro on November 03, 2012, 08:26:43 am
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Playing with my new camera - have only just had time since getting it as a bday gift from DH.  Given that I am doing a photography course tomorrow thought that I should at least know some of the functions on the camera - but I should have stuck to food pics because 3 dogs and still pics do not gel at all.  I have DD's 2 Aust bulldogs here at the moment - you are able to tell from the pics what our darling old lab thinks of the whole process.  >:(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 03, 2012, 08:30:58 am
Great photos johnro and gorgeous dogs  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 03, 2012, 08:32:13 am
He is probably wondering how long the intruders are going to stay Robyn  ;D  Have fun at your photography course.  I see lots of gorgeous photos of food coming up in the near future ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 03, 2012, 08:47:16 am
Beautiful photos Robyn :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 03, 2012, 09:07:41 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on November 03, 2012, 07:57:13 am

So did you get a silver medal for coming second? ;D

No they don't give out medals at this one. Even the overall first place finishers don't get a medal.
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Post by: Katiej on November 03, 2012, 09:49:55 am
Well done Den, great result.
You will catch that guy one day soon  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 03, 2012, 12:04:10 pm
Thanks Katiej. I need to get faster on the swim. It lets me down every time. This guy beat me out of the pool by at least a minute over a 500 metre swim.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 03, 2012, 12:56:20 pm
Quote from: Delightful Den on November 03, 2012, 09:07:41 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on November 03, 2012, 07:57:13 am

So did you get a silver medal for coming second? ;D

No they don't give out medals at this one. Even the overall first place finishers don't get a medal.

So you just get the warm fuzzy feeling of knowing you came second in a race? ;D
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Post by: Moptop on November 03, 2012, 01:11:25 pm
Well done DD, I would settle for a warm fuzzy feeling just for attempting a tri. ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 03, 2012, 01:13:47 pm
Lol MT ;D

I just got home from work where one of my jobs tonight was to grate carrots. Without a thermothingy :o
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Post by: Moptop on November 03, 2012, 01:34:15 pm
Oh Amy :'( :'( :'(

I hope they paid you lots of money today!
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 03, 2012, 01:37:06 pm
It was really weird MT :-))

I'll have to check my payslip next week to see if I get double time for carrot grating ;D
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Post by: Moptop on November 03, 2012, 01:45:19 pm
ROFL  :D ;D :D
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Post by: droverjess on November 03, 2012, 09:29:03 pm
LOL Amy
Lovely pics Johnro, lovely dogs too.

Been out again today and trying to make bread in between.

Dough rose all day in bowl in fridge, now rising all night in tins, hope to get 3 loaves tmro before we go out to lunch with a lovely cousin.
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Post by: obbie on November 03, 2012, 10:36:49 pm
Great photos Johnro

den 2nd is great.. rest up today..

Today i am cooking..
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Post by: droverjess on November 03, 2012, 10:39:00 pm
And we look forward to hearing about your cooking...

Night all.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 03, 2012, 10:39:25 pm
Night DJ, sleep well :-*
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Post by: VieveMS on November 03, 2012, 11:49:07 pm
I've just got back from the Farmers Markets and guess who had a stall - Thermomix.  Haven't seen them there before although I don't go every week.

I'm off to do a bushwalk shortly.  Fingers crosssed the rain holds off.
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Post by: Wonder on November 03, 2012, 11:56:44 pm
Great effort Den.

Love the photos.

Just relaxing now after sorting out baon, eggs, crepes and a fruit platter for the 17, 17 year olds who ended up sleeping over after DD's Halloween party. Only one girl very embarrassed after drinking too much last night.

There was also a bit of craning up to do, just washing the deck and picking up a little rubbish but overall they were very well behaved and a few f them cleaned up met of the mess before going to bed.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 03, 2012, 11:57:12 pm
A bushwalk sounds fun Vieve, I hope the rain stays away for you :D Just watch out for ticks, they are sneaky little buggers :(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 04, 2012, 01:10:25 am
Sounds like it all went well Wonder.
Takes me back to when we had teen parties when my kids were at that stage.
There was always  one who had too much to drink  :o
Really good that they cleaned up some of the mess before the went to bed.
Hope they  appreciated their breakfast. You did well  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 04, 2012, 03:51:06 am
Well done wonder sounds like a great night. Glad to hear not all teenage parties get out of control. You have some sensible teenagers there. :)
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Post by: obbie on November 04, 2012, 06:15:33 am
cooking, what else to do on a sunday, besides go grocery shopping and cooking......
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Post by: mcmich on November 04, 2012, 06:33:40 am
Had some of the children over for lunch.
Have just finished vac packing the bulk meat order that DS bought up from his work.
I got 2kgs of lamb cutlets in this lot that DS french trimmed, such a treat. Will be saving them for a special occasion.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on November 04, 2012, 06:35:15 am
We went to a friend's BBQ today - turned out hotter than they forecast but we kept DH cool and left before he started to suffer from it.  Nice food, love BBQ's but they could have had an extra 4 people to eat all that food  :o  

Michele I love Frenched lamb cutlets - they are so expensive though so are a rarity around here.
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Post by: mcmich on November 04, 2012, 06:51:58 am
Sounds like a nice day Judy.

We wouldn't have lamb cutlets only that DS is able to purchase meat at a very reasonable price from work.

$70 = 2 kg blade steak, 2kg t.bone, 2kg short cut bacon, a huge leg of lamb, roast beef and the lamb cutlets and his boss is Egyptian and makes the best falafel 2kg of the mix.
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Post by: judydawn on November 04, 2012, 06:53:50 am
Nice selection of meat there Michele - works out very cheap per meal.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 04, 2012, 07:08:29 am
You'll get a lot of meals out of that lot DFM :D

I just helped mum dye her hair. We're waiting to see how it looks when she washes all the product out.... :-))
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 04, 2012, 07:12:11 am
What color Amy. It's not a blue rinse is it??!!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 04, 2012, 07:17:09 am
Great value Michelle. You will make some great meals out of that lot  :D
We just came in from Carvery, chocolate and champagne buffet at GD's restaurant.
Jenny Craig here I come as the desserts were delish!!!
It was all good but I ate way too much and now feel like I am going to burst.
Don't normally like buffets but the unlimited bubbly as well as GD was the drawcard :D
Love having a cooking free day on a Sunday    ;D
No dinner here tonight for me. If DH is hungry later the fridge is full  ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 04, 2012, 07:37:52 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on November 04, 2012, 07:12:11 am
What color Amy. It's not a blue rinse is it??!!

No way Kimmy! :o ;D It was a sort of brown on the packet... but its come through a bit more red than we were expecting. Silly SD came home and told mum it looked orange. She's upset now :( But I think it looks really nice so I keep telling her that.

Quote from: Mama Fergie on November 04, 2012, 07:17:09 am
Great value Michelle. You will make some great meals out of that lot  :D
We just came in from Carvery, chocolate and champagne buffet at GD's restaurant.
Jenny Craig here I come as the desserts were delish!!!
It was all good but I ate way too much and now feel like I am going to burst.
Don't normally like buffets but the unlimited bubbly as well as GD was the drawcard :D
Love having a cooking free day on a Sunday    ;D
No dinner here tonight for me. If DH is hungry later the fridge is full  ;)

Oooooh MF, that sounds awesome :D :D :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 04, 2012, 07:43:13 am
It was Amy but I ate too much  :(
I don't normally like buffets but it was pretty good..
They only do this sunday lunchtime from 12-2pm.
Then they set up high tea and then a la carte from 6pm.
Still pretty wild weather up here how is Albany?
Hope your mum likes her hair  :)
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Post by: mcmich on November 04, 2012, 07:54:30 am
Sounds great MF. Same here, no dinner tonight after a big lunch. I caved in and made trifle for dessert.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 04, 2012, 07:57:34 am
I can't do dinner anymore after a big lunch Michelle.
Years ago I could but not now.  :(
Love trifle and haven't made one for ages.  :)
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Post by: mcmich on November 04, 2012, 07:59:29 am
I wonder if they give a group discount at Jenny's
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 04, 2012, 08:00:00 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on November 04, 2012, 07:43:13 am
It was Amy but I ate too much  :(
I don't normally like buffets but it was pretty good..
They only do this sunday lunchtime from 12-2pm.
Then they set up high tea and then a la carte from 6pm.
Still pretty wild weather up here how is Albany?
Hope your mum likes her hair  :)

I think most people would eat too much in that situation MF ;) It sounds like a fabulous restaurant, GD must love working there!
The weather down here is still pretty bad too. We're not getting our washing dry :(
And I am still trying to convince mum that her hair is beautiful ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 04, 2012, 08:00:28 am
Quote from: mcmich on November 04, 2012, 07:59:29 am
I wonder if they give a group discount at Jenny's

ROFL ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 04, 2012, 08:07:14 am
Quote from: mcmich on November 04, 2012, 07:59:29 am
I wonder if they give a group discount at Jenny's

Maybe we should email them and ask  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 04, 2012, 08:09:34 am
What colour is mum's hair Amy?
I am sure it will be nice and remember it usually tones down a bit after washing  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 04, 2012, 08:13:09 am
Sounds lovely MF. Very jealous. :)
Amy tell mum my DH used to say that too until he started going bald! Karma I say!! ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 04, 2012, 08:14:47 am
 ;D ;D ;D
I must remember that one Kimmyh
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 04, 2012, 08:14:58 am
Its a mahogany sort of red, maybe? I really like it :D
I just told her what you said about it toning down MF. I think she is still a bit upset though. I don't blame her :(

Quote from: Kimmyh on November 04, 2012, 08:13:09 am
Amy tell mum my DH used to say that too until he started going bald! Karma I say!! ;)

I will Kimmy, but my SD is already going bald :-))
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 04, 2012, 08:17:01 am
Sometimes men just don't know when to keep their mouths shut!
Poor mum.  :(
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 04, 2012, 08:23:18 am
Thanks MF. Its hard to cheer her up again when she is sad like this :(
Its especially hard for her because this is her new hair. Its her first regrowth since chemo so she is very self concious of it :-[
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Post by: astarra on November 04, 2012, 08:25:51 am
Oh Amy... :'(
I'm sure she looks lovely.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 04, 2012, 08:27:49 am
Oh no I didn't know she had recently had chemo  :(

Tell her it will fade in tone with every wash.

I am sure it looks great as sometimes when I get my hair done I hate it but everyone else likes it
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 04, 2012, 08:30:42 am
Sorry MF, I've got used to thinking about it so I forget that other people don't know :(

She does look lovely. I think it makes her look much younger. I'll tell her it will fade a bit. Maybe when its not so bright and new she might like it more :-\

Thanks MF and astarra :-*
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 04, 2012, 08:32:25 am
I am sure she will soon get used to it Amy.
Most importantly she is getting better  :)
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Post by: gertbysea on November 04, 2012, 08:32:37 am
Tell her to wash it every day. It will fade and be just right.  Been there dome that. Now I love my grey.

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 04, 2012, 08:45:20 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on November 04, 2012, 08:32:25 am
I am sure she will soon get used to it Amy.
Most importantly she is getting better  :)

Thanks MF :-* :-* :-*

Quote from: Gertbysea on November 04, 2012, 08:32:37 am
Tell her to wash it every day. It will fade and be just right.  Been there dome that. Now I love my grey.

Gert

Mum isn't quite ready to embrace grey hair yet Gert. She's still only 48 ;) Thanks for the tip, I will tell her :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 04, 2012, 09:47:10 am
Amy I hope your mum's hair tones down and she likes it.

I have spent the day cooking and ironing but my day isn't over yet.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 04, 2012, 09:55:41 am
Thanks Den :) I've been telling her all afternoon how lovely it looks so I think she's starting to feel better ;)

You're wife is so lucky to have you ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 04, 2012, 11:01:43 am
Sorry Amy I didn't know about your mum. I hope I wasn't insensitive didn't mean to be. It's strange how chemo effects people differently. My mil lost it all only to have it grow back like straw. Mums friend didn't grow much back at all and dad lost hardly any if none. I am sure your mum looks great and importantly is feeling better. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 04, 2012, 11:11:24 am
You weren't insensitive at all Kimmy, and how were you to know anyway :-*

Your poor MIL :( That was one thing my mum was worried about. She just wanted her own hair back, and she was lucky thats what she got. Except its even more curly than before, if thats possible! ;D
I think it also depends on the type of chemo. Mum had two different types and I think she had about 8 rounds all together. Your dad must have had the sort that doesn't make people lose their hair ;)
She does look great, thanks Kimmy :D
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Post by: mcmich on November 05, 2012, 05:03:36 am
All new colours take a bit of getting use to. And husbands hate change, especially in our age group. My DH doesn't like it when I go too red or too short. At the moment it is quite blonde he loves it I don't know. I'm going to get it done again on Thursday and think it will be auburn.

If your mum isn't use to colouring her hair it may take a while and if she really doesn't like it, colour it again, at least you have somewhere to go from this time.
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Post by: JulieO on November 07, 2012, 12:57:25 am
Went for a good look around Gaganis Bros this morning.  What a place, loved it. Didn't buy much as I'm quite well stocked but it was worth the visit.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 07, 2012, 01:10:14 am
That sounds like great fun JulieO.

The day is young here, but my plans are to do some ironing, more washing, go shopping and make bookings to have my hair cut, go to the podiatrist, get my eyebrows done and ring Rockingham to see if they have any of my anniversary gifts in.
I'll probably only achieve the phone calls as I am thinking I will be on here doing a bit of catching up.
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Post by: KarenH on November 07, 2012, 01:10:39 am
JulieO, are you in Adelaide or SA??  For some reason I thought you were from QLD  ??? ???
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Post by: obbie on November 07, 2012, 01:14:16 am
Well a crazy busy day here.

dropped the kids off to school at 8.10, went to work, and within 15 minutes, a call from school. :'(

Our DS has fallen over, and smashed his 2 front teeth, so a emergency dash to dentist.
another appointment Friday, then Maybe the specialist in Townsville to save them, (sort of).


So looks like lots of ice cream, custard and jelly :)
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Post by: Yvette on November 07, 2012, 01:16:34 am
Oh no Robyn hope he is ok  :( Let us know how you get on
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Post by: JulieO on November 07, 2012, 01:24:14 am
Quote from: KarenH on November 07, 2012, 01:10:39 am
JulieO, are you in Adelaide or SA??  For some reason I thought you were from QLD  ??? ???

No I live in regional SA, just visiting Adelaide until tomorrow  ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 07, 2012, 01:26:18 am
Oh Robyn, I hope your DS is OK. That must be so painful.  :(
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Post by: obbie on November 07, 2012, 01:28:19 am
Now he will be on penicillin... :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 07, 2012, 01:34:57 am
Oh poor DS Robyn, I remember seeing a boy smash a tooth once.... :o :o :'( :'(

I hope it can get better quickly :-\
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Post by: gertbysea on November 07, 2012, 01:40:39 am
Oh Robym I am so sorry. What a day. Poor kid. Hope the dentist  can help. Don't forget also the great facility we have  at JCU. Some good professors of dentistry there .

Gert
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Post by: obbie on November 07, 2012, 01:42:53 am
Yeah that  is true Gert. Our dentist says he will know on Friday, if he can the 2 teeth will be dead or alive, and to go to Townsville , as no specialist here.
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Post by: Wonder on November 07, 2012, 01:44:31 am
Good luck Robyn, I hope they are able to save his teeth. Are they his baby teeth at least?

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Post by: Delightful Den on November 07, 2012, 01:45:32 am
Oh no that is not good. I hope it all works out ok Robyn.
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Post by: mcmich on November 07, 2012, 01:46:58 am
How awful for him Robyn. Hope he's not in too much pain.
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Post by: obbie on November 07, 2012, 01:47:57 am
No Wonder his big teeth, which means surgery defiantly.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 07, 2012, 01:48:15 am
I would double,check  also to see if the uni can help . They have done some fantastic things for me and DH. There is a lot of expertise there and them may welcome a case like that for teaching purposes. They are treating many children now.

Gert
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Post by: Katiej on November 07, 2012, 01:56:41 am
Robyn how awful. Fingers crossed for some good news.

Hope he is doing ok. xx
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Post by: obbie on November 07, 2012, 01:58:03 am
I have to go to school at 1pm, with custard and medicine for him..
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Post by: judydawn on November 07, 2012, 02:02:39 am
Poor DS and poor pockets for his parents by the sounds of it.  I hope they can save the teeth Robyn.

Had GS for a sleepover so the morning was kept busy with him until his Mum turned up and stayed for a nice chat - bit hard when he wanted her attention too  :-))  Seems phone conversations after kids are in bed are the only time we get to have a decent chat these days.

Whipped around getting ready for the cleaner, chairs on tables, mats shaken - makes it easier for her to get around with the cleaner.  Definitely no cleaning though ;D
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Post by: obbie on November 07, 2012, 02:04:19 am
Judy, whats this cleaning up for the cleaner.... :)
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Post by: mcmich on November 07, 2012, 02:08:04 am
Quote from: obbie on November 07, 2012, 01:58:03 am
I have to go to school at 1pm, with custard and medicine for him..
Didn't he even get the day off?
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Post by: KarenH on November 07, 2012, 02:13:26 am
I clean up for the cleaner too Judy ........... I figure she cant sweep/vacuum/mop properly if there are kids toys and stuff all over the floor.  I would far rather her spend her time cleaning and not tidying up.

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Post by: Halex on November 07, 2012, 02:33:07 am
Cleaner coming sat, so need to clean up too, slowly over a few days.

Today is the best I have been for nearly 5 weeks, physio later, i think i can see the light at the end of the tunel.

H :)
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Post by: mcmich on November 07, 2012, 02:35:49 am
Good that you're on the mend Hally.
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Post by: judydawn on November 07, 2012, 03:01:03 am
Let's hope today's appointment doesn't leave you in more pain Hally.  Still try and take it easy though, you know how easily it comes back if you do too much.  (I hear you saying yes Mum!)  ;D
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Post by: obbie on November 07, 2012, 03:14:01 am
DH took him back to school. he can do a bit in the classroom.

Glad you are feeling better Hally
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Post by: gertbysea on November 07, 2012, 03:25:20 am
I agree Judy. Make it as easy for her as possible. I alway turn on all the A/c as well.

Quote from: obbie on November 07, 2012, 03:14:01 am
DH took him back to school. he can do a bit in the classroom.

Glad you are feeling better Hally

Well done Robyn. Lessons go on.

Hally I am sick of you being in pain. Sending the pain fairy to fix it.



Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 07, 2012, 03:37:44 am
Best wishes to Hally and Robyn's DS :-*
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 07, 2012, 03:40:48 am
Gert, after you send the pan fairies to Halley can you send the wine fairies to me?  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on November 07, 2012, 03:49:35 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on November 07, 2012, 03:40:48 am
Gert, after you send the pan fairies to Halley can you send the wine fairies to me?  :D

Well Den I will ask them if they want to go but they hardly ever leave my side. I am sitting  watching the election on 9 . I think that is Barbara  Walters way on the end of the ABc panel. She may be tired and emotional as they have not thrown to her once! She seems to be sliding down  in her chair

So much waffle. Love it

Jesse Jackson Jr gets Re elected even though he has been absent from congress for 6 months. Interesting!

Kevin 07 hedging his bets.


Love this stuff.

Gert
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 07, 2012, 04:01:22 am
I wish I were able to watch it unfold. I didn't vote. Did you? I though about it for the first time in years but never got organised to arrange a postal vote or register.

I just wanted to vote for Obama because it would annoy my pea brained redneck brother.
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Post by: Halex on November 07, 2012, 04:06:28 am
Pain free fairies bring them on.

Yes I am sick of it too Gert, but my freezer is not building up with food, in fact without trying it is going down!LOL

Talking of wine, i bought 12 bottles of mad fish sparkly for xmas, but I dont know how one is in the fridge waiting to be popped any day ;D

I thougt obama would blitz it, but obviously not.

H :)

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Post by: gertbysea on November 07, 2012, 04:26:31 am
Den I am not an American citizen any longer. Gave it up to become an Aussie.

Hally  12 bottles of MF anything would not last to Christmas here.

Hally the USA is not as egalitarian as Australia. We are far more  tolerant  and willing to share the wealth. Compared to the US there are no poor people in this country. If you want to work there is work. If you do not want to work you can still eat. Not so in the States. Also our drug problem is no as  bad even though iris bad enough.

Looks like Obama has won.

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on November 07, 2012, 04:30:51 am
Sorry about the teeth Robyn.
Glad the pain getting better H.
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Post by: Halex on November 07, 2012, 04:32:27 am
Gert, didnt realise thoguht They would favour equality.

Yes its going to be hard to keep this sparkly, but will,get shot if it all goes :o

Oh my, the pc smells amazing

H :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 07, 2012, 04:37:05 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on November 07, 2012, 04:26:31 am
Den I am not an American citizen any longer. Gave it up to become an Aussie.

Hally  12 bottles of MF anything would not last to Christmas here.

Hally the USA is not as egalitarian as Australia. We are far more  tolerant  and willing to share the wealth. Compared to the US there are no poor people in this country. If you want to work there is work. If you do not want to work you can still eat. Not so in the States. Also our drug problem is no as  bad even though iris bad enough.

Looks like Obama has won.

Gert

I have dual citizenship Gert. I waited until the Australian government allowed it and they took out the oath to the Queen. Some of my family goes back to the revolutionary war. After they fought to get rid of King George I couldn;t bring my self to swear an allegiance to the Queen.

Also Halley for some reason large parts of the US population believe that social medicine is bad. It has been pushed down their throats for so long by the big drug companies and the huge medical businesses that they truly believe their user pays system is good. The fact that probably 50% of the population cannot afford health care doesn't sink in to the majority of the population.  
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Post by: Tasty on November 07, 2012, 04:43:47 am
Instead of starting a new thread ....I thought I'd ask here and hopefully someone can answer........Are there Gold Class Cinemas in Adelaide....particularly Tea Tree Plaza...or something like that and if yes, how much are tickets??

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Post by: obbie on November 07, 2012, 04:46:48 am
Did you see Jessica Adams say the the results of the election will be stuffed up, and wrong. She is a astrologist.
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Post by: Halex on November 07, 2012, 04:47:08 am
Gert & DD thats an eye opener for me. :o

H
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Post by: gertbysea on November 07, 2012, 04:49:13 am
Den that is so true. The Medicare system is scary. Do not ever get sick in the US. Bad as it is our system does not leave people on the streets.


I love Osso Bucco Hally but I like to make it in my slow cooker ie: oven.

Gert
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Post by: astarra on November 07, 2012, 04:51:05 am
I heard once it costs alot to have a baby (as in actually birth it) in the US... is it true?
To think we get a baby bonus here...
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Post by: obbie on November 07, 2012, 04:53:57 am
Australia is the lucky country
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Post by: mcmich on November 07, 2012, 04:55:31 am
I've worked with American nurses and they work right up until they go into labour. This was many years ago although this nurse was on duty when she went into labour and just went to the maternity ward and gave birth. The laws have probably changed about that though as in Australia.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 07, 2012, 04:59:18 am
Quote from: mcmich on November 07, 2012, 04:55:31 am
I've worked with American nurses and they work right up until they go into labour. This was many years ago although this nurse was on duty when she went into labour and just went to the maternity ward and gave birth. The laws have probably changed about that though as in Australia.

I doubt it. She probably went straight back to work. The bill for 9 months care for my first child with only a GP was $160

I cannot even imagine what it cost to have a baby in the US. I would estimate more than $6000.

Gert
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Post by: astarra on November 07, 2012, 05:00:58 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on November 07, 2012, 04:59:18 am
Quote from: mcmich on November 07, 2012, 04:55:31 am
I've worked with American nurses and they work right up until they go into labour. This was many years ago although this nurse was on duty when she went into labour and just went to the maternity ward and gave birth. The laws have probably changed about that though as in Australia.

I doubt it. She probably went straight back to work. The bill for 9 months care for my first child with only a GP was $160

I cannot even imagine what it cost to have a baby in the US. I would estimate more than $6000.

Gert


 :o :o :o :o :o
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Post by: Katiej on November 07, 2012, 05:11:13 am
Quote from: Tasty on November 07, 2012, 04:43:47 am
Instead of starting a new thread ....I thought I'd ask here and hopefully someone can answer........Are there Gold Class Cinemas in Adelaide....particularly Tea Tree Plaza...or something like that and if yes, how much are tickets??

Tasty as far as I know the only Gold Class cinema's in Adelaide are at Marion (Event Cinema's) and West Lakes (Reading Cinema's).  Prices vary according to movie, time etc.  Their websites would have the price. 

Neither of these are near Tea Tree Plaza - Hoyts are at TTP, but I don't think they have Gold Class.
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Post by: mcmich on November 07, 2012, 05:13:51 am
25 years ago to have my daughter with top health cover at The San still cost me about $800.

Didn't have health insurance and went public (Westmead) with Dano and didn't cost me a cent although there were a few hiccups like the fact that he was breech. I lost a lot of confidence actually nearly 23 years later I still haven't been for my 6 week check-up.
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Post by: Wonder on November 07, 2012, 05:47:47 am
Astarra, we haven't always had the baby bonus or paid leave in Australia. When I had my two 17 & 12 I didn't get anything and had to save to cover the cost of our bills while I was going to be on maternity leave as I'm the bread winner but really wanted to have at least some time off with the kids, managed 12 months with DS but only 4 with DD. i would still not want to be in the US without a job paying good health cover as part of my package. I have many US peers and fortunately we have a very generous health package but I hear a lot of stories of those not so lucky.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 07, 2012, 05:52:31 am
How many hospitals could they have built for the cost of the election?

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on November 07, 2012, 06:22:04 am
The public sector has had paid maternity leave for many many years.
I was one of the first ones in NSW, 26 yrs ago to go on maternity leave and I didn't have to come back and make up the time. 6 weeks full pay, 6 weeks half pay.
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 07, 2012, 06:33:52 am
My nephew had a bad motorcycle accident several years ago. He didn;t have health insurance and the state he was in had minimal 3rd party requirements for motorist.  The lady who hit him only and $40k of third party insurance (I am still gobsmacked by this). He spent 1 month in hospital, intensive care several surgeries, they didn't expect him to make it.  He had no health insurance. His hospital bill was in excess of of $400k. He had to declare bankruptcy at the age of 24.

Our first DD was born in a Naval hospital in the US, she cost less than $10. That was for meals because my wife was a dependent and not in the military. Second DD was born in public hospital in Perth and all it cost was the TV hire.
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 07, 2012, 06:36:02 am
Wow DD that is a terrible story about your nephew, so glad to be in Australia
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Post by: Moptop on November 07, 2012, 06:41:32 am
My Mum had a stroke while on holiday in the US 2 months ago.  She spent 48 hours in hospital.  The bills are still arriving - so far they are just over $72,000!!!!  Thank heavens for travel insurance.

moptop
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Post by: obbie on November 07, 2012, 06:51:17 am
gosh thats high
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Post by: KarenH on November 07, 2012, 06:52:45 am
OMG Den and moptop - they are terrible stories.  I cannot believe (and yet I do believe) the size of those bills!  I work in the health system here in Australia, and as much as we like to complain about our system here (and I admit there are some problems), whenever I talk to my overseas colleagues, I thank my lucky stars that I live and work in Australia.  

It doesnt take very much looking around to see that we have it really good here .... and yet it is strangely easy to forget that sometimes
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Post by: mcmich on November 07, 2012, 07:08:12 am
Yes we do have it good. $72,000 seems astronomical for 48 hours.
Neurology is a very specialised field and there is a a very limited window of opportunity to administer the blood thinners in stroke victims.
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Post by: Halex on November 07, 2012, 07:34:35 am
Yes, why do gou think I suffered in Hawaii.

My physio session went well today, def getting better :)
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Post by: KarenH on November 07, 2012, 11:53:23 am
This afternoon I had a delicious afternoon tea of scones and jam and cream with Amanda - and left with arms full of lemons and fresh eggs  ;D ;D ;D  I feel some lemon curd coming on this weekend!  Amanda's garden has to be seen to be believed - amazing roses - totally gorgeous.  Thanks for a lovely afternoon  :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 07, 2012, 11:58:40 am
Sounds wonderful Karen :D
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Post by: judydawn on November 07, 2012, 01:02:18 pm
Nice to hear you Adelaide Hills girls are able to catch up again so soon.
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Post by: TraceTrace on November 07, 2012, 01:49:53 pm
That's good to hear Halex!

While DS is slowly getting better, he's now passed his virus onto me! I now feel like death warmed up.. Who would have thought that germs from such a little bub could be so potent. Thank goodness for my mum as I can barely pull myself out of bed, let alone care for a baby (hubby is away on a work trip). Seems like a severe flu - I'm just dosing myself up good as I don't want this virus bouncing around from me back to bub!

I had all my ingredients lined up for a big cooking week too! Was going to make some Umami Paste yesterday but all the simple steps was just mush in my head so I started a Sour Dough culture instead - let's hope I read Chookie's instructions correctly!

I've actually been dreaming that I'm using my TM! Is that strange or are my meds too strong? :)
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Post by: mcmich on November 07, 2012, 07:32:38 pm
Hope your feeling better and back to normal very fast. No fun being sick, especially with a baby to look after.
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Post by: KarenH on November 07, 2012, 08:01:56 pm
My yoghurt worked this time  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on November 07, 2012, 08:21:22 pm
Hope we have a good day today.. :)
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Post by: mcmich on November 07, 2012, 09:12:11 pm
Hairdressers and then taking mum to a doctors appointment.  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on November 07, 2012, 09:35:02 pm
Quote from: KarenH on November 07, 2012, 08:01:56 pm
My yoghurt worked this time  ;D ;D ;D

Happy it worked this time. I just use the EDC recipe and have no problems. Also use it to make Goats Milk yogurt which. Turns into a lovely creamy goats cheese after drying it out. Cheap when you get the milk cheap.

Gert
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Post by: JulieO on November 07, 2012, 09:40:03 pm
Would love to make goat's cheese but can only get the long life milk at home.  I did try it but it didn't work unfortunately.  :-\

On our way home, only 2 more hours to go.  ;D
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Post by: Halex on November 07, 2012, 10:01:32 pm
TT, hoe you get over the bug soon, nothing worse than being ill & having a baby to look after.

H :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 07, 2012, 10:52:37 pm
Us poor Mums can't get sick, too much to do and we just have to keep going.  Hope you are better soon TT and that the little chap is good for you whilst you are not feeling well.

Yay for Karen and her yoghurt, oops that reminds me I have that ice-cream to churn  :-))
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Post by: Yvette on November 07, 2012, 11:06:16 pm
Hope you feel better soon TT and thanks for the Malaysian Chicken Curry recipe it was delicious
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Post by: astarra on November 07, 2012, 11:37:34 pm
Glad you have your mum to help you TT, nothing you need more right now by the sounds of it. Sending get well wishes to you and your little man.  :-*
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Post by: Zada on November 08, 2012, 12:34:24 am
I have been to the gym after I dropped kids off at school and daycare, been to pick up the kids Xmas pressies from Kmart and going to get ready shortly for a job interview!
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Post by: judydawn on November 08, 2012, 12:36:27 am
Good luck with the interview Zada.
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 08, 2012, 01:02:36 am
Hour and thirty minute bike ride. Now at work and about to go visit a school about an hours drive away. 
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Post by: obbie on November 08, 2012, 03:38:03 am
good luck Zada

big ride Den..Lucky its not me...
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 08, 2012, 03:52:21 am
Quote from: KarenH on November 07, 2012, 08:01:56 pm
My yoghurt worked this time  ;D ;D ;D
Congratulations Karen. :)
Good luck Zada. :)
No cooking today :( too much housework and paperwork for kinder AGM to do.
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Post by: Wonder on November 08, 2012, 03:57:16 am
At work but leaving early to go to the hairdressers and will then squeeze in the gym before doing some work later tonight.
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Post by: obbie on November 08, 2012, 04:43:59 am
Wonder very good... :) :) visiting the gym
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Post by: Wonder on November 08, 2012, 06:10:58 am
Very bored at the hairdressers. I go every six weeks and hate it every time  :(

Thankfully I've got the iPad to keep me company.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 08, 2012, 06:23:54 am
In the barbers chair, number 7 twenty bucks. Thank you very much!

Gert
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Post by: Wonder on November 08, 2012, 06:27:48 am
Just coming up to 2hrs and this hairdresser is fast ompared to my lat one!
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Post by: Halex on November 08, 2012, 06:28:29 am
I get so bored too, hate going.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 08, 2012, 07:05:39 am
Me too. I takes so long and hate the foils!
Babysitting day here since 7.30am. Had 6 but 5 have gone now so just me and baby who is asleep in my arms  :D
Toys everywhere but will tidy up later  :D
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Post by: mcmich on November 08, 2012, 07:09:55 am
You are a very special grandma MF.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 08, 2012, 07:18:22 am
Robyn, I hope your DS and his teeth are ok.

I went down to Rockingham this morning and brought a new kitchen gadget home. I have been playing with that. I've just made chocolate custard in it. DDWho is home with a cold said it is nice, but DH said it was a bit grainier than usual.
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Post by: mcmich on November 08, 2012, 07:20:18 am
Cookie, how exciting. Will be interested in how it compares.  :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 08, 2012, 07:21:47 am
That's me done until next Thursday now Michelle as DIL not working next week so as far as I know I have only one day next week  ;D
That could change as DD may get called into work Monday or Wednesday.
Love having them but enjoy the days that I don't.
Off to NZ with my mum on 21st so lots of relaxation coming up  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 08, 2012, 07:23:19 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 08, 2012, 07:18:22 am
Robyn, I hope your DS and his teeth are ok.

I went down to Rockingham this morning and brought a new kitchen gadget home. I have been playing with that. I've just made chocolate custard in it. DDWho is home with a cold said it is nice, but DH said it was a bit grainier than usual.

What kind of gadget Cookie or you can't say on forum?  ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on November 08, 2012, 07:37:28 am
Wonderful cookie.  Hope you post some pics of what you make. Not the custard of course!

Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 08, 2012, 07:43:55 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 08, 2012, 07:18:22 am
I went down to Rockingham this morning and brought a new kitchen gadget home. I have been playing with that. I've just made chocolate custard in it. DDWho is home with a cold said it is nice, but DH said it was a bit grainier than usual.

Sounds exciting Cookie ;)

Quote from: Mama Fergie on November 08, 2012, 07:21:47 am
That's me done until next Thursday now Michelle as DIL not working next week so as far as I know I have only one day next week  ;D
That could change as DD may get called into work Monday or Wednesday.
Love having them but enjoy the days that I don't.
Off to NZ with my mum on 21st so lots of relaxation coming up  ;D ;D ;D

You are a wonderful grandma MF :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 08, 2012, 07:47:57 am
Ha ha  ;D  Its lucky that i love  children Amy as my kids keep producing them  :o Next one due around boxing day!!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 08, 2012, 07:48:45 am
Golly gosh :o
You'll lost count of them soon! ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 08, 2012, 07:56:19 am
This one will be number 11 Amy. We have 7 GD's and only 3 GS's. We don't know the sex of this one as my DD doesn't like knowing until baby is born. This is number 4 for her and will be her last.  :)
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Post by: mcmich on November 08, 2012, 08:06:31 am
Lovely to have a big family. I only had 2 children but now am blessed (most of the time) with three stepdaughters and my DD and oldest DSD are married so 2 SIL's as well. No grandchildren yet. DSD trying desperately and DD enjoying where she is.
Would love to be a nanna.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 08, 2012, 08:22:31 am
It will happen for you Michelle and yes it's lovely. :D
We had 4 children of our own so that's why we have so many GD's as my kids all enjoyed having brothers and sisters.
I am very maternal so I love being surrounded by children. Just as well!!  ;D
Lovely that you have a good relationship with step children.
I imagine it could be tricky for some people to bond with children of previous relationships.
You are lucky  :D
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Post by: astarra on November 08, 2012, 10:14:24 pm
Hope things happen for your DSD soon Mich.  :-*
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Post by: Katiej on November 08, 2012, 11:17:05 pm
My DH has taken a day off work (Friday is my normal day off).
We are heading to the Barossa for lunch and some wine tasting & buying.
Looking forward to a lovely day  :D
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Post by: Halex on November 08, 2012, 11:32:46 pm
Katiej,

Thats a perfect day.

Enjoy.

H :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 08, 2012, 11:35:32 pm
Sounds wonderful Katie, enjoy :D :D :D
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Post by: obbie on November 08, 2012, 11:36:44 pm
Sounds fun Katie,

How exciting Cookie.. :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 08, 2012, 11:53:14 pm
What a perfect day for a trip to the Barossa Katie - I'll be with you in spirit.  Have fun.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 09, 2012, 12:20:41 am
Have a wonderful day Katie  :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 09, 2012, 12:47:55 am
I just decided, on the spur of the moment, to take my Dyson around to Mum's to give it a good clean through - she only uses a little rechargeable upright.  She is always surprised by the amount of dust in the Dyson ;D  Have bought home her net curtains to wash as well as her washing machine is too small to take them. One happy little mummy, she loves to see me turn up with the vacuum cleaner in my arms.
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Post by: obbie on November 09, 2012, 12:50:32 am
working, at work today...... ;)

quote just got accepted
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Post by: astarra on November 09, 2012, 01:05:01 am
Enjoy your day Katie.
Judy, you must be a wonder woman.  :D 
Glad your quote got accepted Robyn, that is generally a good thing!  :)

Today I am just doing cleaning and cleaning and more cleaning...and looking after 1 miss6 who has tonsillitis, 1 miss 3 who can't understand why miss6 doesn't feel like playing, and one miss 21mths who is...asleep  ;D Trying to get my house back after these last couple of weeks of wogs.  :-))
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Post by: obbie on November 09, 2012, 01:21:10 am
Oh Astarra, take care. My DS has had tonsillitis..

working, then going home to my kitchen bench to play...
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Post by: Halex on November 09, 2012, 02:46:24 am
Astarra, hope its all bug free soon.

Sorted out 3 shelves of my pantry. I dont know how Imacquired so much again ??? ??? ??? Photo on $100 a week thread  Off to physio, then a friend popping over, school pick up, squad swim.

H :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 09, 2012, 03:03:27 am
Sound like a great day Katiej.

JD you are a wonderful daughter.

I am stuck at my desk catching up on all the work I didn't get to do yesterday because I was out at schools.

I had a good swim this morning. I swam a 400m and 200m time trial. My times have improved from that last time I did a time trial. I might try and go the the gym tonight.  DD is still home and is cooking again.
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Post by: Yvette on November 09, 2012, 03:32:54 am
Astarra hope the little darlings feel better soon

Judy you are a love

Glad your quote was accepted Robyn
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 09, 2012, 04:08:02 am
Shopping for my SS, all done  ;D

Astarra hope your DD is feeling better soon Tonsillitis really knocks the little ones around
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Post by: mcmich on November 09, 2012, 06:24:50 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 09, 2012, 12:47:55 am
I just decided, on the spur of the moment, to take my Dyson around to Mum's to give it a good clean through - she only uses a little rechargeable upright.  She is always surprised by the amount of dust in the Dyson ;D  Have bought home her net curtains to wash as well as her washing machine is too small to take them. One happy little mummy, she loves to see me turn up with the vacuum cleaner in my arms.


What a lovely daughter you are JD. A good vacuuming and freshly washed curtains. The place will smell wonderful.
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Post by: judydawn on November 09, 2012, 06:49:18 am
Thanks girls but this is what daughters do for their Mums. Yes, it's always appreciated and I'm lucky it's just a small 1 bedroom independent living unit in a retirement village 2 minutes away.  I've been back with a roast meal for her and I lost count of the number of times she thanked me for the cleaning.   
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 09, 2012, 06:51:06 am
Does your mum live nearby JD?
She is very lucky to have you doing all those things for her?
You are a very caring daughter   :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 09, 2012, 07:13:12 am
Just had a lovely lunch with my daughters at Indian Ocean Brewery at the marina next my house.  :D
DH off to NZ tonight so just me my 2dogs and my cat for the next 10 days  :(


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Post by: Emme on November 09, 2012, 07:16:45 am
JD what a wonderful daughter you are.  I am sure your Mum appreciates what you do for her.  :)
Obbie, glad the quote was accepted.  ;D
Spent most of today helping DH tint the remaining windows ready for summer and I am really glad that is finished.
Marie
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Post by: Katiej on November 09, 2012, 07:42:32 am
What a nice thing to do Judy for your Mum, great too that she is so appreciative of every thing you do for her. It's good that she lives just around the corner and you can drop in on her.

We visited 3 wineries in the Barossa, bought quite a lot of wine, had a beautiful lunch at Saltram Estate Winery, then called into Angas Park on the way home. A lovely day. So full now we won't be needing any tea tonight.
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 09, 2012, 08:07:24 am
I am very found of Saltram Estate wines. Their Pepperjack Shiraz is a nice drinking wine. I have a few bottles of their Number 1 Shiraz that DD bought me for Christmas a few years ago.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 09, 2012, 09:29:25 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on November 09, 2012, 07:13:12 am
Just had a lovely lunch with my daughters at Indian Ocean Brewery at the marina next my house.  :D
DH off to NZ tonight so just me my 2dogs and my cat for the next 10 days  :(
and thermie MF!
Pre-prep screening, grocery shopping, 3yo kinder and icing ankle (landed on someone else's foot at netball last night).
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 09, 2012, 10:16:55 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on November 09, 2012, 09:29:25 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on November 09, 2012, 07:13:12 am
Just had a lovely lunch with my daughters at Indian Ocean Brewery at the marina next my house.  :D
DH off to NZ tonight so just me my 2dogs and my cat for the next 10 days  :(
and thermie MF!
Pre-prep screening, grocery shopping, 3yo kinder and icing ankle (landed on someone else's foot at netball last night).
And us MF ;D
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Post by: KarenH on November 09, 2012, 11:37:12 am
DH has taken our 2 boys away camping for the weekend, and I am staying home to get some work done.  I was looking forward to a weekend of uninterrupted work, and some "me" time too, but the house is very quiet and empty without my 3 boys  :(

Tonight I have made lemon cordial and Tenina's lemon curd, and got some more lemon myrtle leaves into the dehydrator ........ definitely a citrus flavour to the evening so far.

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Post by: *suzanne* on November 09, 2012, 11:45:24 am
Enjoy your little bit of me time Karen, uninterrupted cooking, uninterrupted toilet stops and a tidy house for longer than 5 minutes ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 09, 2012, 01:35:30 pm
Thanks Suzanne and Kimmyh  :D
You just made my night as DH just left but of course I am not alone as I have my forum family and thermie as well as my dogs and cat
Thanks for reminding me and it means a lot.
You guys ( girls) are all soooo special and amazing.
In bed nw with iPad which means forum, and about to put dogs to bed.
Goodnight everyone.
Frozzie hope you have had a wonderful reunion with the kids, yourself and DH.  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 09, 2012, 11:25:21 pm
Haircuts for the boys this morning. Now have two spunky DS's and one handsome DH! Now they are all outside getting dirty.
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Post by: Halex on November 10, 2012, 12:51:10 am
MF & Jaren H, what quiet houses.

I am at the gym, no not exercising. We are all here, ds tennis, dh gym & pilates, me, 3 cookbooks & my ipad. Here for 3 1/2 hours. Cleaner is cleaning our house this morning.

H :)
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Post by: obbie on November 10, 2012, 01:29:35 am
Perfect  Hally

This morning we did another big quote, to be in by Tuesday, 90% done.
Now about to start cooking cakes, biscuits, Amy's quiches :) :)
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Post by: Halex on November 10, 2012, 01:51:54 am
Yes quite enjoying it. :)
Also brought with me UK delicious mag, this cracked me up, a whole section on freezer fillers, lol, as if I need to read this, but I am & am already looking at stocking my freezer ;D

H :)
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Post by: obbie on November 10, 2012, 03:35:05 am
getting more to cook from here, going well today.

DH happy  that I am playing with my cooking toys.
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Post by: Halex on November 10, 2012, 05:06:43 am
Home now, oh deary me I must have added another 100 recipes to my to do list :o
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Post by: obbie on November 10, 2012, 05:15:25 am
Great Hally, that book I sent you should turn up next week, and that will be more.. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Halex on November 10, 2012, 05:56:04 am
 ;D :) ;D ;)
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Post by: Moptop on November 10, 2012, 06:21:56 am
MF, my DH and DS2 are going to the Indi tonight for a end of season touch football dinner. They will then stay the night on the boat so that they can both have a drink. Just DS1 and the puppy and myself home tonight. Will be quiet but nice for a change!

Moptop
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 10, 2012, 06:40:22 am
We go to the Indi quite often Moptop as its our local.
Great that they can stay on the boat and both can enjoy themselves without worrying about driving.
Is your boat moored in the Marina or just overnight there tonight?
All quiet here too as my DH is away on golf trip.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on November 10, 2012, 10:09:30 am
The Christmas season has officially started. I took DD to the Christmas pageant this morning. It's an institution in SA and I remember going as a child. I'll be sad when my kids get too old to want to go-. DS didn't come this year which was a little sad. It was perfect weather with a forecast of 26C. There was a seemingly unending procesdion of cliwns, marching bands and fantasy floats  There were lots of happy kids lining the streets waiting for the final float with Father Christmas. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/10/ytu6upav.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/10/epa5u8aq.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/10/u7a8a3eg.jpg)
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 10, 2012, 10:30:57 am
I love the Christmas pageant too when I was younger it used to be on at night it was great all the lights and everything but then it was changed to the day and the first week of December it gets too hot so depending on the forecast is if we go or not, your photos are great ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 10, 2012, 10:45:34 am
ES we were sitting at the Eagles Club on the Port Road waiting for our lunch to be served when some of the floats made their way back to the storage area.  Everyone in the restaurant stopped talking to watched our own private little procession albeit it at a much greater speed than you guys saw it pass - 60 kph and keeping up with the traffic.  Good thing all the people from the floats had stayed in town, it might have been a bit hairy riding Nipper or Nimble at that speed  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 10, 2012, 12:01:28 pm
Oh how lovely ES. I have never been to anything like that. The best they do in vic is the myer windows and its nothing like your gorgeous pageant. Sounds like a great day.
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Post by: nazar on November 10, 2012, 01:25:58 pm
when l lived in vic as a kid l used to love going to see the myer christmas windows and seeing the big christmas tree at night with all its lights

 
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 10, 2012, 04:00:25 pm
Went out for dinner and a play with a friend and his wife.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 10, 2012, 05:26:21 pm
We had a fabulous time at Country Living on Thursday.Very tired by the time we got home :D Yesterday(Friday) I took my two SIL's into London(again) to meet their great nephew for the first time.Here's a picture of DD,GS and SIL's taken at dusk as we walked around Limehouse Basin.Today we went to a Christmas Fair run by a friend of mine.They go home tomorrow.I think we are all broke :D :D :D :D :D
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/5f2d11b426925325b407e2ae670060a6.jpg)
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Post by: mcmich on November 10, 2012, 06:46:26 pm
What a lovely photo CC, a pity you weren't in it. It looks very cold. Sounds like you all had a good time too.
Country Living and Christmas Fair would be fun.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 10, 2012, 08:28:21 pm
I was behind the camera taking the photo Michele :D It was cold though,brrr!
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 10, 2012, 08:40:54 pm
Broke but happy CC. Sounds like you have had a wonderful time.
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Post by: judydawn on November 10, 2012, 10:07:33 pm
CC, lovely photo.  You can see where GS gets his lovely, big eyes.  The girls must look forward to this annual event - you are so lucky to have SIL's that you really hit it off with.
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Post by: obbie on November 10, 2012, 10:12:06 pm
Parade looks wonderful. nothing like that anywhere near here.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 10, 2012, 10:31:48 pm
Gorgeous photo CC :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 10, 2012, 10:41:32 pm
What a lovely photo CC.
As JD said you are lucky to have SIL's that you get on well with.
Louis is gorgeous  :D
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Post by: obbie on November 11, 2012, 04:53:43 am
MIl and SIL don't normally mix.

If they do get on well, you are Lucky.... :) :)

Shopping for food and cooking..
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Post by: Moptop on November 11, 2012, 05:10:06 am
MF the boat is in a pen - the last row on the south side.  They had a great night and 7 of them ended up sleeping on the boat.  One of the guests had supplied all ingredients for breakfast so it was bacon, eggs and sausages all round!!  Don't suppose you could smell it from your place. LOL

Just pottering today - bit of washing, tidying up, cooking and might tidy up the vegie tank.  It is very over-run with rainbow chard.  I love days like this.

Moptop
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Post by: judydawn on November 11, 2012, 06:16:11 am
I did boring things like changing beds and washing this morning, made 2 lots of sourdough, went to the garden centre to buy some herbs etc but unbeknown to me they had a sale on this weekend and not a parsley or spring onion plant in sight by the time I got there. Came away with some potting mix and some succulents to put in the wheelbarrow instead - definitely not what I went for so why did I feel as if I had to buy something  :-))
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 11, 2012, 06:25:55 am
That's fantastic MT and glad they all had a great time.  :)
If I had smelt it cooking this morning I would have been tempted to walk across for breakfast!!!
We sold our boat to friends 3 months ago as we found that it just wasn't getting used as much
as it used to. Ours was in Port Bouvard
Not  much here today. Took the dogs for a walk and have done some washing and tidied up my
study and linen cupboard. I must be bored!!!  ;)

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Post by: *suzanne* on November 11, 2012, 06:32:56 am
But how good does it feel MF? I sorted my linen and study a couple of weeks ago, felt great and still all in order

Judy nothing better than clean sheets ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 11, 2012, 06:34:59 am
You are right suzanne.  If I was rich and could afford a full time house keeper, I would have clean sheets every second day - they are so nice to slide into at night. 
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 11, 2012, 06:37:14 am
Me too I was going to say the same thing but people have thought it odd when I've mentioned it;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 11, 2012, 06:44:04 am
I agree about the clean sheets ladies.  :)  It's such a fresh feeling going into the bed
when the linen has just been changed. Mine will be changed on Friday.
And yes Suzanne it's a good job done as my study a d linen cupboards get
messy very quickly and it's not me that does it  :(
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Post by: obbie on November 11, 2012, 07:28:09 am
Judy, yes clean sheets, just to slide into. with the kids, I am washing every 2nd day sheets..  lucky them.. :D :D :D
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Post by: astarra on November 11, 2012, 07:34:11 am
We have clean sheets every Thursday (at least) ... and every single time, DH comments on how nice they are!  :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 11, 2012, 07:42:57 am
We have clean sheets on Fridays same day as my cleaner comes  so Friday
is clean day at my place :D
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Post by: Emme on November 11, 2012, 08:06:35 am
Lovely photo CC,  ;D
Big hello to Louis  :-*
Glad you had a lovely time with SIL's

Marie
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Post by: astarra on November 11, 2012, 08:13:57 am
Been tending to my garden today....time certainly gets away!! DH now mowing the lawns, so all should look good outside soon  :D
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Post by: deedub on November 11, 2012, 08:26:10 am
I've had a lovely weekend away with some girlfriends on the mornington peninsula. Yesterday we had a leisurely lunch, then a long soak in the hot springs before going out to dinner at the local pub. Then we walked to my friend's shop for a private late night shopping spree which finished around midnight! Sleep in today, then another lovely alfresco lunch enjoying the gorgeous weather. I then had a 2.5 hour round trip to pick up the kids from their grandma's and bring them home again. Bit tired now!
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Post by: astarra on November 11, 2012, 08:27:52 am
That sounds lovely deedub.  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 11, 2012, 08:29:09 am
Tonight is clean sheet night! Love clean sheet night too. It's usually a race between DH and I as to who can get in first. Went to kinder this afternoon and did lots and lots of photocopying ready for AGM this week.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 11, 2012, 08:34:32 am
Deedub, your weekend sounds lovely :D I'm sure you will sleep well tonight! ;)

Quote from: Kimmyh on November 11, 2012, 08:29:09 am
Tonight is clean sheet night! Love clean sheet night too. It's usually a race between DH and I as to who can get in first.

LOL ;D My teddies are always first in my clean sheets :-)) I still have four stuffed toys that I share my bed with. Oscar, Rosie, Fred and George :)
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Post by: astarra on November 11, 2012, 08:39:29 am
Can we see a pic of them Amy? Please?
I love soft toys on beds... but I only go to be with a live cuddly soft teddy!  ;) :-* :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 11, 2012, 08:44:43 am
Of course astarra :D
From left to right: George (SD gave him to me when I had my spinal surgery), Oscar (my auntie gave him to me for Christmas 10 years ago), Fred (my cousin made him for me when I was a baby), and Rosie (my mum made her for me for my 6th birthday, along with a matching dress) ;D ;D ;D

I love my teddies :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on November 11, 2012, 10:52:38 am
Deedub, that sounded like a great weekend.  Could do with one of those myself but one that lasts a bit longer  :-))
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Post by: EmeraldSue on November 11, 2012, 11:09:32 am
We have clean sheets tonight too!
I've been to the market, done washing, baked a sour dough loaf, planted some tomatoes, helped with homework, encouraged my children to tidy their rooms and reorganised my bedroom cupboards
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Post by: judydawn on November 11, 2012, 11:12:05 am
It sounds as if lots of us have achieved quite a few things today ES - must have found a bit of energy from somewhere.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 11, 2012, 11:15:11 am
Wow productive day ES. How do you "encourage" children to clean up their rooms?
Lovely teddies Amy.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on November 11, 2012, 11:22:09 am
LOL Kimmy. It's a special skill that I'm still working on :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 11, 2012, 12:13:18 pm
Thanks Kimmy :D

Very productive day ES :) In my experience, encouragement = bribery :-))
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 11, 2012, 12:33:28 pm
Went for a run this morning around the park near DD's house. I t was a pleasant run with lots of people using the park. The DW and I went shopping. I bought more rye flour. DW bought some towels and we did a little bit of Christmas shopping.

After driving 2.5 hrs home we arrived to find that DD2 who was staying here left dishes in the sink, a water bottle in the lounge room, the TV, DVD player, Wii and surround sound on. Oh yeah and half the lights on.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on November 11, 2012, 01:43:03 pm
Markets this morning to get fruit and veg, friends place for dinner, made them some home made goodies.. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/11/yvy3e8a3.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 11, 2012, 05:23:33 pm
Walked the dog early.My family left after breakfast to return home.Walked the dog again this afternoon.Brilliant sunshine but very cold.Spending the evening by the fire keeping warm :D :D
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Post by: obbie on November 11, 2012, 08:33:36 pm
Its overcast, and lightly raining here.
Work again today
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Post by: Wonder on November 11, 2012, 09:02:53 pm
Been to the gym and now starting work, a big work day but have decided to work from home because I can't be bothered getting dressed up and doing my makeup and hair  ;D
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Post by: droverjess on November 11, 2012, 09:05:11 pm
Cooked roast dinner, washed DH working clothes as he is off again tmro til Friday.
Lovely walk this afternoon, took fab pics, but they are so good that can't post on here as want to enter in a competition next year. They'd be pinched off the net.  Lovely still day, autumn colours and water reflections of ancient buildings. Magic.
Wished I'd had my big camera, but only had my phone!
Made scones for tea time, then did two job apps with DH. I will post  tmro.
Scrambled eggs for supper.
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Post by: obbie on November 11, 2012, 09:45:28 pm
Lucky you can do that Wonder.. :) :)
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Post by: Halex on November 11, 2012, 09:52:26 pm
Quote from: Wonder on November 11, 2012, 09:02:53 pm
Been to the gym and now starting work, a big work day but have decided to work from home because I can't be bothered getting dressed up and doing my makeup and hair  ;D

Good on you ;D

Perth, looks like we are in for a hot week, 27 today which is the coolest day :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 11, 2012, 10:34:23 pm
Quote from: Delightful Den on November 11, 2012, 12:33:28 pm
After driving 2.5 hrs home we arrived to find that DD2 who was staying here left dishes in the sink, a water bottle in the lounge room, the TV, DVD player, Wii and surround sound on. Oh yeah and half the lights on.

Anyone would think she was still a teenager Den :-))

CC and Wonder, it sounds like you have nice days planned ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 11, 2012, 11:23:35 pm
Love the teddies Amy - and the stories behind each one. Thanx for sharing.  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 11, 2012, 11:42:13 pm
My pleasure astarra :D :D :D
I love my teddies!
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Post by: obbie on November 11, 2012, 11:47:22 pm
Cute teddies Amy
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Post by: mcmich on November 12, 2012, 05:45:09 am
Lovely Teddies Amy.

A bit of cooking and lots of gardening. Freshened up the garden with a few new plants and DH spotted a garden seat for $39.00 and bought it. He hasn't put it together yet, so will be interested to see what $39.00 buys?
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Post by: cookie1 on November 12, 2012, 06:22:20 am
I have actually lugged out the enormous file I have of printed out thermomix recipes. I am going through them and throwing the ones that I know I won't make. They date back to nearly 4 years ago.
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Post by: mcmich on November 12, 2012, 07:05:25 am
Big job Cookie. I should do the same as I think I print out recipes that are in CP's favourites etc and have several doubles.
That's why I keep telling Santa Claus I need an ipad for Christmas.
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Post by: astarra on November 12, 2012, 07:07:02 am
Hope Santa knows you have been a good girl then Michele!!!  ;)

Wow that would be a huge job, cookie1!  :o
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 12, 2012, 07:56:17 am
Holy moly Cookie! That will be a lot of recipes! :o

Mich, I will put in a good word to Santa that you are a wonderful DFM :D :D :D

Today I met up with a friend of mine who I have not seen for ages due to her having a baby! The bub is now 7 months old and I eagerly offered my babysitting services ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 12, 2012, 08:43:56 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 12, 2012, 06:22:20 am
I have actually lugged out the enormous file I have of printed out thermomix recipes. I am going through them and throwing the ones that I know I won't make. They date back to nearly 4 years ago.

I did the same sometime back Cookie and it was amazing how small my pile then became.  Much more manageable.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 12, 2012, 08:49:44 am
Quote from: mcmich on November 12, 2012, 07:05:25 am
Big job Cookie. I should do the same as I think I print out recipes that are in CP's favourites etc and have several doubles.
That's why I keep telling Santa Claus I need an ipad for Christmas.
I am asking Santa for an iPad too and for the same reason. :)
Good luck with it cookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 12, 2012, 08:51:12 am
Quote from: mcmich on November 12, 2012, 07:05:25 am

That's why I keep telling Santa Claus I need an ipad for Christmas.
I'm sure Santa will get the message Michele :D :D :D
A funny story my friend told me on Thursday about her iPad.She recently bought one and showed her two eldest GS.She heard them discussing it later to each other, they both agreed she would never be able to use it :D :D :D :D She's now determined to prove them wrong ;) ;)
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Post by: Emme on November 12, 2012, 08:53:14 am
I too have dropped a big hint for ipad, hoping to get rid of a lot of printed recipes.  I should go through my stack of print outs too Cookie.  Will do after Christmas  :D :D :D
Marie
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Post by: judydawn on November 12, 2012, 08:53:28 am
I hope she does show them CC, cocky little grandsons  ;D  Mind you, I bet she has to ask them for advice at times  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 12, 2012, 08:57:02 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 12, 2012, 08:53:28 am
I hope she does show them CC, cocky little grandsons  ;D  Mind you, I bet she has to ask them for advice at times  ;D
She's loving her iPad Judy,especially as she can carry it in her handbag.She probably will ask them for advice ;)  :D
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Post by: mcmich on November 12, 2012, 09:08:13 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on November 12, 2012, 07:56:17 am

Mich, I will put in a good word to Santa that you are a wonderful DFM :D :D :D

How much pull do you have with Santa DFD?
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 12, 2012, 09:10:35 am
Depends how many cookies I promise to bake him on christmas eve DFM ;D
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Post by: mcmich on November 12, 2012, 09:13:06 am
Heaps of cookies and litres of milk DFD please.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 12, 2012, 09:16:16 am
No problem DFM ;D Maybe some brownies too, I'm sure they would win him over ;)
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Post by: mcmich on November 12, 2012, 09:22:05 am
Definitely your brownies Ames, they are the best. Will get anything from Santa  ;D
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Post by: meganjane on November 12, 2012, 11:40:25 am
Today, I spent virtually the whole day on the net looking for business cards at a reasonable price. I need my logo with silver print, so that knocks out a few choices like Vistaprint.
Each place has a different size requirement, so I had to redesign my cards front and back to suit each company. I have five sizes now! Crazy! I thought a business card was a standard size.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 12, 2012, 11:41:42 am
My DH who is completely useless on the computer took a bit of interest in the iPad while we were away. He has often asked me to help him since we came home.  Then last night he went and got it, unlocked it, got onto Safari and found what he wanted with no help.  I was amazed. He is hinting that DD needs a mini iPad so I think he is after her old one.  :) :)
I will now have to teach him how to close the things he has open. He must have had about 10 windows open on safari!
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 12, 2012, 11:46:46 am
Lol cookie.
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Post by: meganjane on November 12, 2012, 02:30:13 pm
Haha! My DH does the same on the computer. I use Chrome and have Firefox set up for him. Whenever I go on I have to close multiple windows!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 12, 2012, 05:29:43 pm
Walked the dog early this morning.I did make it to my Pilates class :D and then did some grocery shopping after.Walked the dog again this afternoon in the pouring rain.Did boring housework as well :P
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Post by: droverjess on November 12, 2012, 07:04:38 pm
Oh CC a real November Monday then.

Had a quieter day, just cooked fried chicken tonight. Talked to my sister.
Done some more unpacking.

Sorted out some vit/ mins  from Www.victoriahealth.com for a boost to our stressed and worn out systems. They are a really good company to deal with and you can contact the pharmacist to get advice as to what you need in a cost effective way.
I am to have something called 'daily immunity' for one month to boost me back to health..
Have been checked at surgery and BP etc all ok as I said it would be. Post viral is likely to be prognosis, just as I thought.

Shall have early bed all week, and hope to recover bit by bit.
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Post by: obbie on November 12, 2012, 08:34:52 pm
Glad your BP is ok Jess.
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Post by: Wonder on November 12, 2012, 10:12:12 pm
That's good news Jess.

Amy if you're out there did you end up getting your test results back? Sorry for being nosey you just seem to have been unwell for quite a few weeks now.

At work today back in the office so just working.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 12, 2012, 10:28:02 pm
I hope you will be feeling better soon DJ :-*

Quote from: Wonder on November 12, 2012, 10:12:12 pm
Amy if you're out there did you end up getting your test results back? Sorry for being nosey you just seem to have been unwell for quite a few weeks now.

I'm always out here somewhere Wonder :)
I hope to hear from my doctor today. She didn't call yesterday but she said she would when she got my results. I've been having really bad chest pains and breathing problems. Had a blood test (clear), x-ray (clear), so now waiting on CT results :-\ I haven't been able to exercise much because I get so breathless and my chest hurts so much. So I feel a bit down from not being very active too :(
But my doctor is very good and she said we would figure out what is going on ;)
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Post by: Wonder on November 12, 2012, 10:43:07 pm
Hoping for all good news Amy, hopefully it's something easy to treat once they have worked out what exactly the problem is. You must be finding it so difficult not exercising.
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Post by: Halex on November 12, 2012, 10:45:35 pm
Hooe all ok Amy, let us know please

I know what you mean about the exercise, its been 5 1/2 weeks for me >:(
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 12, 2012, 10:50:47 pm
Thanks Wonder and Hally :)

Yes, its so frustraing. Even walking up the stairs in the shopping centre and I was breathless :( I would be scared to go running in case something worse happened :o
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Post by: obbie on November 12, 2012, 11:29:24 pm
Take care Amy, hope you will be ok. :-*


Today quoting a big job.
So I will be very quiet...
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Post by: KarenH on November 12, 2012, 11:32:21 pm
I have just opened todays mail - and there was a lovely surprise from my forum friend Hally - the WW little Christmas Treats cookbook.    Some absolutely gorgeous recipes in there!  Thank you Hally  :-* :-*  made my day  ;D ;D
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Post by: mcmich on November 12, 2012, 11:58:04 pm
What a lovely suprise Karen.

Amy take it easy until you get those results back.
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Post by: astarra on November 13, 2012, 12:02:52 am
Take care DJ and Amy.  :-*
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Post by: Yvette on November 13, 2012, 12:16:45 am
Take care Amy let us know how you go
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 13, 2012, 12:17:55 am
Thanks ladies :-*
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Post by: Moptop on November 13, 2012, 12:24:44 am
Glad your BP is good DJ, a week of early nights will surely do you the world of good.

Amy, sorry to hear you are not feeling up to scratch.  Hope your test results come through soon.

Off to lunch with some friends today and then home to vacuum and cook dinner - haven't decided what yet  ???

Moptop
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 13, 2012, 01:56:40 am
Started the morning with a 45km bike ride. Put a pot roast in the crock pot and now I am listening to the cricket at work while updating our leave roster for the next year.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 13, 2012, 02:12:59 am
Have fun at lunch Moptop :D

Quote from: Delightful Den on November 13, 2012, 01:56:40 am
Started the morning with a 45km bike ride.

Not bad Den ;D
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Post by: obbie on November 13, 2012, 03:03:51 am
working at work today with DH...
But worth it I think... :)
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Post by: astarra on November 13, 2012, 03:08:06 am
LOL Obbie!  :D :D :D
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Post by: obbie on November 13, 2012, 03:10:41 am
Re doing a Huge quote, that we did last year. it took 2 weeks last year to work out prices.

We have had 2 days this time, to quote to a new mob in Melbourne. :) for same project..
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 13, 2012, 03:50:35 am
Had DD and 2 GD's here for breakfast then went to swimming lessons for the little ones. Was fun  ;)
Now going to pick up my mum  go for lunch with her and then her grocery shopping.
Cup of coffee first  ;D
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Post by: Wonder on November 13, 2012, 04:40:39 am
Good luck with it Obbie
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Post by: Yvette on November 13, 2012, 04:43:57 am
Hope you get it Robyn
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Post by: obbie on November 13, 2012, 05:21:08 am
it is a lot of work for me, hence I have quiet today
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Post by: mcmich on November 13, 2012, 05:32:33 am
Hope they accept your quote Robyn.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 13, 2012, 06:16:35 am
Amy, good luck with the results and finding out what the problem is.  Nothing worse than feeling bad but not knowing why.

Hope the quote comes through for you and DH Robyn.

Today I had to take Mum shopping for some summer clothes and ended up buying 7 pieces of clothing myself  :o  A very nice sales lady kept finding me things I liked  :-))  Think I am better off in a shop where I have to find my own clothes  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on November 13, 2012, 06:20:26 am
So did your mum end up with any clothes JD?  :D
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Post by: Emme on November 13, 2012, 06:22:48 am
DJ hoping you will start to feel better soon, it does take time to pick up from being so stressed. All the best  :-*
Hoping they can get things sorted for you Amy and you will be feeling a lot better.  ;D
Obbie, good luck with the quote  :)
Marie
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Post by: judydawn on November 13, 2012, 06:27:38 am
Yes Michele, a nice dress for the Christmas period, a little jacket to go over it and 3 tops.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 13, 2012, 06:29:08 am
Thanks Judy and Marie :-*
I just got a call from the doctor's surgery. My doctor wants me to go in tomorrow to discuss the results of my CT. The receptionist wouldn't tell me anything except that the doctor will probably want to do more tests :-\
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Post by: obbie on November 13, 2012, 06:35:37 am
Well sounds like you find out the results 2morow. :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 13, 2012, 07:49:05 am
Well done with your shopping JD.  :D
Always good when you buy clothes when you are not really looking for anything.
I hate it when looking for something and can't find anything I like especially if it's for a special occasion . :(
Good luck tomorrow Amy. Hope all goes well  :)
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Post by: astarra on November 13, 2012, 08:20:14 am
Will be thinking of you tomorrow Amy.  :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 13, 2012, 08:26:37 am
Quote from: astarra on November 13, 2012, 08:20:14 am
Will be thinking of you tomorrow Amy.  :-*
Me too :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 13, 2012, 09:50:27 am
Everyone seems to have had a busy day.
Good luck tomorrow Amy at the docs :-* :-*
I hope you get your paperwork out on time for the quote Robyn. :)
It's a bonus Judy when you find clothes that you didn't know you needed :D :D
MF glad the swimming was fun and enjoy the grocery shopping with your Mum ;D

Just returned from my morning walk with the dog.Got half way round when the gamekeeper stopped in his 4x4 and said there was a shoot at the Manor today.So I turned around and walked back.I didn't want my dog putting up game.I've met the gamekeeper a few times,nice old boy and very polite.I'll walk somewhere else this afternoon.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 13, 2012, 09:51:43 am
Thanks ladies :-*

CC, this may be silly, but what is a gamekeeper?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 13, 2012, 09:55:34 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on November 13, 2012, 09:51:43 am
Thanks ladies :-*

CC, this may be silly, but what is a gamekeeper?
Not silly at all Amy.
This will explain it Gamekeeper (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gamekeeper)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 13, 2012, 09:57:54 am
Ahh, I see now, thanks CC ;D

Game as in bird. Not game as in chess or snakes and ladders :-))
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Post by: judydawn on November 13, 2012, 10:55:34 am
I would have turned around and ran CC, more worried about getting shot than what the dog would pick up  :-))
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Post by: mcmich on November 13, 2012, 11:10:41 am
I'm with you CC.
When I take Harry Hound for a walk early morning/evening there are lots of rabbits about. It's all I can do to stop him tearing my arm off. Harry doesn't like rabbits or cats. He is a gorgeous boy though.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 13, 2012, 11:11:46 am
I love him Mich, you've made me want doggie cuddles now ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 13, 2012, 11:12:49 am
He is gorgeous Michele.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 13, 2012, 11:13:55 am
I am on the couch now watching tv with a dog either side of me :)
Lots of doggie cuddles which is lovely  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 13, 2012, 11:21:54 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 13, 2012, 10:55:34 am
I would have turned around and ran CC, more worried about getting shot than what the dog would pick up  :-))
Me too.
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Post by: mcmich on November 13, 2012, 11:22:03 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 13, 2012, 11:12:49 am
He is gorgeous Michele.

Thanks Amy, Kimmy & JD. I love Harry dearly. As DH works nights , its just me and Harry. We love watching The Bold and the Beautiful, a bit of a walk and some online shopping.  ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on November 13, 2012, 12:02:30 pm
My oven must have overheard the terrible things I said about it yesterday. I came home from a meeting and went to boil the kettle and............e erything went dark. All the power went off. The kettle is over 20 years old, so maybe it is time for a new one. However DH went out to the meter box and tried to turn the power back  on. Nothing. Nada   Totally dark inside. By a process of elimination we ha e discovered fhat the circuit that the oven is on is the faulty one.
So now I have no electric kettle and no oven and it's too late to get someone out to fix it  :-[ :-[ :-[
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 13, 2012, 12:05:21 pm
Oh no ES that's no good  :(
Hopefully you can get someone out first thing tomorrow.
Be careful what you say about your oven in future as it was obviously listening  ;)
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Post by: judydawn on November 13, 2012, 12:38:36 pm
That's what I call a bad night ES - hope you get it all sorted in the morning.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 13, 2012, 01:19:29 pm
Good luck getting it sorted tomorrow ES :)

Quote from: mcmich on November 13, 2012, 11:22:03 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 13, 2012, 11:12:49 am
He is gorgeous Michele.

Thanks Amy, Kimmy & JD. I love Harry dearly. As DH works nights , its just me and Harry. We love watching The Bold and the Beautiful, a bit of a walk and some online shopping.  ;D

Whats Harry's favourite online shop DFM? ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 13, 2012, 01:23:43 pm
Michele Harry is gorgeous, he looks just like my mum's late cocker spaniel George he was so special and lived until he was nearly 16 ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 13, 2012, 04:14:38 pm
Harry is lovely Michele.He would love all the walks around here ;)
Just back from my afternoon walk with the dog.Enjoying a cup of tea ;D.Did a different route and only saw a couple of horse riders on the bridal path and a neighbour with her two spaniels.
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Post by: droverjess on November 13, 2012, 08:43:52 pm
Cooked and went for a walk. Not a lot really. Just what I needed.

Please with my brioche experiment have put pics on cookies brioche thread.
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Post by: Halex on November 13, 2012, 08:52:56 pm
ES, hope yu can get it fixed today.

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Post by: Kimmyh on November 13, 2012, 09:30:37 pm
Good luck ES.
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Post by: phatassphairy on November 13, 2012, 09:46:09 pm
watched the eclipse from my house, on the spare block across the road ....was awesome.
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Post by: Wonder on November 13, 2012, 10:45:27 pm
Good luck with the doctors today Amy.
Michele, Harry is beautiful, I'm sure he's great company at night.
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Post by: Halex on November 13, 2012, 10:51:51 pm
Mich, harry is gorgeous. How old is he?
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 14, 2012, 12:18:05 am
I forgot about the eclipse. I was in the pool watching the black line.
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Post by: obbie on November 14, 2012, 12:48:20 am
we watched it from our back deck..
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Post by: Moptop on November 14, 2012, 04:18:03 am
Es, hope you have been able to get your oven repaired and replace your kettle.  What a pain  >:(

Amy have you got your results yet?

Moptop
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Post by: Emme on November 14, 2012, 04:35:43 am
Harry is gorgeous Mcmich, :)
Good luck with the oven ES, things like that are always a pain to get fixed. Hoping the repairman turns up when he says he will.  Sometimes they make you wait for hours for them to come.
Been down the coast today, stopped in at the cheese factory and bought some Wasabi cheese.
Hope goes well at the doctors Amy  :)
I need a coffee now  ;D
Marie
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Post by: astarra on November 14, 2012, 04:37:44 am
Today I have been in and out all day....as the saying goes "why do they call me a stay at home mum when I'm always in the car?" !!  Took miss6 to school - came home. Took miss3 and miss22mths to early learning (stay with them, 2hrs every Wed morning) - came home. had lunch, then took the preschoolers to a friend's place while I went to the doc for some blood tests, picked them up again - came home. Went to pick up miss6 from school - came home.  Now to concentrate on some housework....  :-))

How did you go at the doc Amy?  :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 14, 2012, 05:12:41 am
Astarra your wacky Wednesday sounds like my bad Monday. Hope you found a little time to put feet up and have a quick cuppa.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 14, 2012, 05:41:48 am
Just got home from the doctor's. Something came up on the CT of my stomach so I need to have more tests :(

Thanks everyone for caring :-*
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 14, 2012, 05:44:27 am
Hugs Amy,I hope it's nothing too serious xx
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Post by: judydawn on November 14, 2012, 05:44:41 am
Hope the tests are going to be done soon Amy, it's terrible waiting for results of tests then being told you have to have more.  Fingers crossed all is going to be well.  :-*
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Post by: astarra on November 14, 2012, 05:45:41 am
Hope everything is sorted out soon for you Amy.  :-*
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Post by: kt2 on November 14, 2012, 05:55:12 am
Keep smiling Amy, hope you get answers soon.  :-*
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Post by: astarra on November 14, 2012, 05:57:45 am
Just looking at your quote under the koala Amy - keep remembering it!!  :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 14, 2012, 06:08:46 am
Thanks ladies :-*

Quote from: astarra on November 14, 2012, 05:57:45 am
Just looking at your quote under the koala Amy - keep remembering it!!  :-*

Always astarra ;) ;D
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Post by: obbie on November 14, 2012, 06:36:31 am
Hope you are ok Amy :) :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 14, 2012, 06:45:19 am
Good to hear that they have started to find out what the problem is.  Keep your spirits up. I hope you feel better soon.
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Post by: mcmich on November 14, 2012, 07:01:53 am
Hope they get it sorted out soon Amy.

Thank you all for the lovely comments about Harry.

Work today. Had an international student with me and will for the rest of the week. Also gave a bit of an inservice (more of a talk really) to the new grads. A good day all round really.  :D :D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on November 14, 2012, 07:23:58 am
Amy, I hope you don't have to wait too long for the tests, and that everything is alright.  DS had his tonsils removed today, but is now home and watching Star Wars.
I have a local repair man coming tomorrow morning to fix my oven. Yay! Hopefully the temperature problem will be fixed and I will be able to bake without everything cooking at  the maximum temperature.
 I have taken a stove top kettle out of its box where it has sat for the last 21 years since our wedding, and christened it LOL. I was able to make the jelly this morning, which is what I was trying to do last night when I blew the fuses :)
I have chosen a new(green) kettle fromPOK and will order it soon. Somehow, I don't think it will last as long as our poor old white Sunbeam kettle we were given as a wedding pressie did. ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 14, 2012, 07:24:55 am
Thinking of you and sending you hugs Amy.
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 14, 2012, 08:03:50 am
Things certainly don't last as long as they used to, hope your ds is doing ok xx
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Post by: droverjess on November 14, 2012, 08:04:54 am
Hope all will be well Amy. Thinking of you.

It must have been a ay for appliances, I melted the top of my pressure cooker yesterday. Had on hob, didn't realise tiniest gas ring on. Melted top and burnt little finger. Ouch won't do that again.
All fine though lots of cold water and can still use PC!

Both mine had tonsils out when very little, one was 2 the other 3.
Hope he feels better soon.
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Post by: Moptop on November 14, 2012, 08:20:15 am
Amy hopefully the tests will be organized quickly and you can get the the bottom of it. Sending you big hugs  :-*

Moptop
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 14, 2012, 08:23:04 am
Thank you everyone :-*
I have just had a call from another doctor about a couple of the tests. I will be seeing him next Wednesday.
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Post by: mcmich on November 14, 2012, 08:35:35 am
Quote from: EmeraldSue on November 14, 2012, 07:23:58 am
DS had his tonsils removed today, but is now home and watching Star Wars.

He will be fine for the next few days Sue. It's day 5-7 that it starts to hurt. 
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Post by: EmeraldSue on November 14, 2012, 09:12:49 am
Thanks Michele.. It was. Subtotal reduction, so the recovery time and pain is supposed to be much less. So far, so good. I've bought some liquid panadol today for when he needs it :)
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Post by: Halex on November 14, 2012, 09:28:12 am
ES, we buy a new cheap  kettle every 2 years, we discovered it didnt matter if you spent loads or cheap, they last 2 years
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 14, 2012, 12:10:03 pm
Quote from: Halex on November 14, 2012, 09:28:12 am
ES, we buy a new cheap  kettle every 2 years, we discovered it didnt matter if you spent loads or cheap, they last 2 years
Ditto H.
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Post by: Wonder on November 14, 2012, 09:42:17 pm
All the best Amy, hope they can get the tests over and done with and get to the bottom of the problem.
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Post by: Katiej on November 14, 2012, 10:02:15 pm
All the best from me too also Amy.  Hopefully the new doctor and the new tests will provide some answers.
Take care xx
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Post by: obbie on November 15, 2012, 01:08:34 am
Is the new doctor cute...

Hope you are ok Amy :)
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Post by: Halex on November 15, 2012, 01:10:43 am
Coffee with a friend, physio & cp has a friend over for a play & dinner. Hope to use our pool today :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 15, 2012, 01:13:17 am
Thanks again ladies :-*

Quote from: obbie on November 15, 2012, 01:08:34 am
Is the new doctor cute...


I will think so if he finds out what is wrong with me ;)

Quote from: Halex on November 15, 2012, 01:10:43 am
Coffee with a friend, physio & cp has a friend over for a play & dinner. Hope to use our pool today :)

The pool would be fun Hally
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Post by: jeninwa on November 15, 2012, 01:14:34 am
Shopping, visit with a friend, then an appointment, start dinner, then back to work at 2pm.
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 15, 2012, 01:37:39 am
I got up early to exercise but never made it. By the time I got DD up sorted and out the door for her long drive home it was just not going to happen. 

I love her dearly but she is hard work. Her ring tone on my phone is the Trouble song from "The Music Man" becuase almost every time she calls the conversation starts with " I have a bit of a pickle."
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Post by: astarra on November 15, 2012, 01:40:52 am
She must know she can lean on you Den - you sound like a wonderful father.  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 15, 2012, 01:53:40 am
You know those T shirts that say "S**t happens" well they must have known her when they made those.

She passed through Perth a couple of weeks ago with work and we had a quick visit.  Then right after she got home she dropped her phone and cracked the screen. So when she was down here visiting for the week she got her phone replaced.  Then she couldn't link her phone to her computer because her version of iTunes was too old. Unfortunately she couldn't update iTunes because the operating system on her computer was too old for the new version of iTunes. She couldn't updte to the latest operating system because her was so old she need to update the the previous update (which is no longer available) first. Luckily she could afford a new computer which she really needed anyway. But then She had trouble getting her data to migtrate from the old computer to the new computer.

ARRRRG
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 15, 2012, 02:01:51 am
 :-)) :-)) :-)) ;D
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Post by: obbie on November 15, 2012, 02:09:44 am
sending hugs for you Den.

Some one has to have a DD like that, and she is lucky to have you to help her out..
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Post by: EmeraldSue on November 15, 2012, 02:55:10 am
'Aint technology grand ;)


DS woke up with a really sore throat this morning, but it's amazing what panadol can do (providing you can get the child to drink it >:()
The oven repair man came this morning - it's not terribly promising. We dont know what model it is and he doesnt have the spare part in stock. One of the hinges is broken, so he said that it's no use getting a new thermostat if he cant get a new hinge >:(
He also said that it's difficult to find a replacement oven that will fit in the exisiting space >:(
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Post by: Yvette on November 15, 2012, 03:00:02 am
Isn't it amazing what we have to do for our kids  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 15, 2012, 03:16:12 am
Quote from: EmeraldSue on November 15, 2012, 02:55:10 am
The oven repair man came this morning - it's not terribly promising. We dont know what model it is and he doesnt have the spare part in stock. One of the hinges is broken, so he said that it's no use getting a new thermostat if he cant get a new hinge >:(
He also said that it's difficult to find a replacement oven that will fit in the exisiting space >:(


My solution ES.... win the lottery and buy a whole new house ;D

Sorry, thats probably not helpful! :D
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Post by: astarra on November 15, 2012, 03:22:57 am
Oh ES - hope something works out soon.  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 15, 2012, 03:24:35 am
I had the same problem when we replaced our oven ES.  All the new ovens were just a little bit smaller. I found one that was close but needed to get a cabinet maker to make and fit a filler piece to go around the new oven. Our kitchen cabinets are Jarrah so it was easy to match. Though there is a slight colour difference but we hardly notice it now.
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Post by: obbie on November 15, 2012, 03:37:12 am
I just received a part from Melbourne today, for my Mums oven, that I ordered on Monday, (pretty good).

Local repair man tried 6 months ago. (still waiting)
Hopefully DH will fix it tonight.. :) :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 15, 2012, 03:56:33 am
ES, so are you out looking for a new oven or a new kitchen and a new oven  ???  Sometimes one thing leads to another and before you know it, you are renovating the whole room.  Hope it's all fixed for the busy Christmas season.

DD, you must be a great Dad that's all I can say.  You think once they have left home, they will be independent - wrong!!
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 15, 2012, 04:06:54 am
Too true JD. DD the eldest is very independent.  Hardly ever hear from her. She has purchased her first home, saves money  and goes n overseas holidays. I guess they all can't be alike and she does keep life interesting.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 15, 2012, 05:09:15 am
Sending much needed hugs to Den and ES. Tomorrow is another new day guys, hope its a better one. :)
Had kinder duty today followed by groceries and netball tonight. Feel like a quick nap on couch but DS keeps poking me.
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Post by: jo_nz on November 15, 2012, 05:27:34 am
Been a busy day here. DS's school gala is tomorrow, so baked a cake for that (still have to ice), baked a batch of muffins for a friend with sick husband and kids, and another batch of muffins for us (or the kds would not be happy).
Also am helping on the craft activity stall at the gala tomorrow so preparing stuff for that.
AND having my first stand at a craft market on Saturday, so trying to finish off the last few dolls nappies I have made.  Plenty more I would like to have done for it, but drawing the line there.
phew! What a week!
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Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2012, 05:37:03 am
Had coffee and a lovely chat with a forum friend today. A tiny bit of shopping and as soon as I get off here I must make some bread as we are out.  I forgot to take the sourdough starter out last night so it will have to be ordinary bread.
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Post by: judydawn on November 15, 2012, 05:41:51 am
You should try this (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=8950.0) one Cookie, it's very nice  :D
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Post by: chrissa on November 15, 2012, 06:04:01 am
Amy, Not helpful but pretty funny ;D  to everyone except ES that is.

Hope they find that hinge for you Sue

Den.  I guess your DD will be more careful with her phone next time - what one small thing can snowball into
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Post by: obbie on November 15, 2012, 06:04:36 am
Not much work today,
 ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 15, 2012, 06:05:55 am
I am shaking so much right now, just had the most terrible experience ever. The girls were playing outside, then the 2 older ones came in, I asked where their little sister was, to which I got "dunno, we thought she came inside ages ago." No miss22mths inside, search outside to no avail.  :( Started to panic, asked the neighbors who were sitting outside if they had seen her, they hadn't.  :( They kindly went up the street looking for her, I went down. No child to be seen anywhere, and we don't even know how long she has been missing to work out how far she could have got. Thankfully my SIL turned up so she kept searching here and kept the other girls under watch. I ring DH who is in the doc waiting room, who says he will come straight away. I go to get in the car to go around the block................and there she is.  :D I am so relieved I promptly  :'(. Not a nice experience at all - think I need a rum now!!  ;)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 15, 2012, 06:13:17 am
I understand how you feel astarra. DD1 who is now 27 did something like that to us once when she was about that age. It is the most horrible experience you can imagine.
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Post by: obbie on November 15, 2012, 06:26:25 am
Astarra, you need that rum.

That is scary, glad DD is ok and safe. :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 15, 2012, 06:37:56 am
Panic over, relax now with a cuddle and a cup/glass of something astarra.  It would be a terrible thing, did anyone call out to her?
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Post by: Emme on November 15, 2012, 06:38:30 am
Glad everything is okay astarra, that would give you quite a scare.  
Amy, hope all goes well with your tests.  :)
Haven't done a lot today just tried to keep out of trouble.   ;D
E.S. hope they can fix your oven for you, otherwise it can be a real pain trying to get one to fit in the old space.  I personally think they deliberately  change the sizes of the ovens etc to create these problems, that way we have to spend more money.
Marie
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 15, 2012, 06:46:51 am
Oh astarra how awful that feeling is, cuddles and a rum sound good xxx
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Post by: Katiej on November 15, 2012, 07:20:54 am
Astarra I'm glad everything was ok in the end, it must have been awful for you all. Yes cuddles all round at your place. xxx
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 15, 2012, 07:46:21 am
I was panicking reading your post astarra!! How awful. So glad she is safe :)

Den, I hate to say this, but you seem to have turned into a monkey ???

I got a present today ;D From my DFM. With a lovely birthday card :D :D :D
Thanks so much Mich :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2012, 07:54:20 am
I love it Judy. I did one of Tenina's seeded breads instead. I put it in the loaf tin and I can smell bits coming out and getting burnt.

Astarra what a dreadful experience. I had it once with a child I was looking after for a few hours. We lived in Broome at the time. I found him curled up asleep on the floor of the shower. It was bare concrete and a hot day, so hew obviously cooled off there.
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Post by: astarra on November 15, 2012, 08:08:24 am
Thanx everyone for your kind messages, have stopped shaking now - just. Yes JD, we were all yelling her name etc, have no idea how it took us over 3/4hr to find her (from when we realised she was missing.)  :(  Am so glad the outcome was good, makes you realise just how easily these things happen. I think the girls are all getting sick of being cuddled now...DH was just as bad as me when he got home.
BTW, the rum was nice!  ;)
Thank you all for your support once again.  :-*

Nice monkey Den!  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 15, 2012, 08:11:01 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on November 15, 2012, 07:46:21 am

Den, I hate to say this, but you seem to have turned into a monkey ???


Actually I have turned into a baby Orangutang. This is a photo that DW took on our holiday to Borneo several years ago.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 15, 2012, 08:15:37 am
Sorry Den, I must get my facts right before I accuse people of turning into monkeys ;D

I must say you are a very cute baby Orangutang :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 15, 2012, 08:41:24 am
What a scare for you Astarra.Give miss22mths a cuddle from her "Auntie CC" as well  :-* :-*
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Post by: jeninwa on November 15, 2012, 08:43:01 am
Love Borneo, we were there last year, did you climb the mountain DD.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 15, 2012, 08:46:57 am
I reckon Den would have ran up and down that mountain every morning for his exercise ;D
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Post by: jeninwa on November 15, 2012, 08:50:52 am
That must have been a terrible scare Astarra, we lost DS2 when he was 5 or 6 for about 3 hours,  he had walked to a friends house miles away along a busy highway and crossing main roads, he was on his way back, when the police found him, promptly told then they were going the wrong way, I have never been so scared in all my life. Cried buckets of tears. DS walked in the house, with his hand on his bottom lol.
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Post by: jeninwa on November 15, 2012, 08:54:07 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on November 15, 2012, 08:46:57 am
I reckon Den would have ran up and down that mountain every morning for his exercise ;D

Don't think so Amy, google Mt Kinabalu and see why not.
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Post by: Moptop on November 15, 2012, 09:50:28 am
Oh my goodness, the things that happen when you haven't been on the forum for 24 hrs.......ES can't get her oven repaired, Den turns into a monkey and has to save a daughter, Amy says Es just has to won lotto, Astarra's daughter goes missing and then Den ends up running up and down mountains and everyone is drinking rum.....what a day.
All I was have coffee and lunch with my mum and sister - quite boring in comparison  ??? ???

Glad all is well that ends well.

Moptop
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Post by: obbie on November 15, 2012, 09:52:31 am
Moptop, all in a day here...

better than    " days of our lives"...... ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Moptop on November 15, 2012, 09:54:20 am
LOL!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 15, 2012, 09:59:48 am
You should see this lot when something exciting happens!
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Post by: Moptop on November 15, 2012, 10:01:24 am
I will be hanging around just so I don't miss anything!!!!
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Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2012, 10:19:30 am
When you put it like that moptop this is a very exciting place to hang out.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 15, 2012, 10:51:57 am
Astarra so glad things turned out well. It must be every parents worst nightmare. So sorry you had to go thru that. Cuddles for all from me too and a big nights sleep. :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on November 15, 2012, 10:56:42 am
Yes, but I think I've misplaced that winning ticket. :(
That's what it would take to do a kitchen renovation, as I have a perfectly good kitchen( except for the oven). However,  I would loooove a new kitchen with plenty of drawers to put in all the things I just ordered from POK!
Astarra, what a scary experience - it's every parents worst nightmare. So glad it turned out OK, but my heart was in my mouth reading your post.
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 15, 2012, 11:00:38 am
Quote from: jeninwa on November 15, 2012, 08:43:01 am
Love Borneo, we were there last year, did you climb the mountain DD.

We loved Borneo too. I didn't get to climb the mountain.  I wanted to but I am saving that for next time.

We did a back roads our from Brunei to Kota Kinabalu.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 15, 2012, 11:34:47 am
You can never have enough drawers ES.
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Post by: kt2 on November 15, 2012, 12:53:20 pm
Astarra - big big hugs to you, so glad DD is safe and sound.  :-*
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Post by: droverjess on November 15, 2012, 03:12:26 pm
OMG called in for quick check on here and took ages to catch up.

DD your DD and our DD must be cousins.........  ;)

Astarra how ghastly... And scary, so glad all ok now.

ES sorry about your oven. Understand about kitchens. Had a man out to price a face lift for this kitchen in case we are able to let it again.... Where did Astarrra leave the rum?  Back to drawing board on that one. It is 20 yrs old and crap, and could get more rent if improved.

So far cake in freezer, not the prettiest, but maybe icing can fix?
24 rolls made, next batch on first rise now.

Now the shooters pie.
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Post by: Halex on November 15, 2012, 09:20:04 pm
Astarra, my heart would have been pumpimg.

DH lost cp at about 2 yrs of age at an event. He took him for a walk & lost him in the crowd, I was in tears, running madly. Its the worst feeling.

H :)
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Post by: astarra on November 15, 2012, 10:14:54 pm
It was so scarey, I hardley slept last night thinking of all the what-ifs. Silly I know, it was over by then!!  :)
Thanks to all for their kind words of support and cyber hugs!  :-*
DH gave the girls all a serious talk at tea time last night about leaving gates open and keeping a bit of eye on each other etc, they seemed to be listening til Miss6 suddenly started laughing and said "you look funny when you are serious, Dad."   :D Well, that was the end of the serious talk, DH started laughing, then we all started laughing! Think it was a relief reaction too, we must've looked and sounded so silly!!!  ;D ;D ;D

Who wants a rum with me...?!  :o ;) :D
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Post by: droverjess on November 15, 2012, 10:16:51 pm
Good to laugh, and relief is huge. Big hugs and rums all round.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 15, 2012, 10:19:51 pm
I would have a rum with you astarra but I'm still illegal for two days ;D

Miss6 sounds like quite a joker! :D :D :D
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Post by: Wonder on November 15, 2012, 10:27:45 pm
Astarra, that must have been a horrible experience, thre is nothing more frightening than losing a child. Our DD went missing for a few hours when she was 5 and I had a new born, it turned out she had climbed over our fence into the neighbours house whose daughter is her best friend, and hid in their dog kennel. We had the police and all the neighbours and family out searching, and they had just called the dog trackers when they found her. The police seperated my husband and myself and half searched inside and half outside while they questionned DH and myself seperately because in the majority of missing persons it involves a relative or someone known. It was the most terrifying few hours of our life. DD could hear everyone but was too scared to come out of the kennel because she thought she would be in trouble. We were lucky one of the police officers was looking over the fence and noticed the dog looking into the kennel but not going in there and thought it was strange so climbed over to have a look. It still makes me shiver just thinking about it 12 years later!!
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Post by: astarra on November 15, 2012, 10:33:36 pm
Reading about other's experiences makes me shiver every time, (but also makes me feel a tiny teensy bit better that I'm not the only one it has happened to  ;) ) it is such a terrible feeling. Kids......... :-))
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Post by: Yvette on November 15, 2012, 10:35:12 pm
Oh Astarra glad everything worked out so scary
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Post by: maddy on November 15, 2012, 11:06:23 pm
 :o  So glad I don't have a missing child story....nothing would age you quicker!
....my boy child  has given me plenty of other scares though, like starting up the tractor and taking off in it at age 2.......racing around a neighbours paddock on motorbike, before he could even ride a push bike, falling face first into barbed wire......and the list goes on  :-)). Every  grey hair that I have hidden, is attributed to that child!!.....and he's only 10  :P

I haven't read back far, but hope all is good.  We are in the silly season with hay, so many paddock taxi trips have been made, at ridiculous hours of the night.  Not much baking has happened, so now the family appreciate it  ;)
I have oodles of ideas for making christmas decorations....so hope I can get a start on them soon  8)
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 16, 2012, 12:18:12 am
Have gun with the dilly season Maddy. Not many more sleeps now.
Should be cleaning house but wandered into kitchen and got stuck cooking. Ah well house would only get messy again anyway.
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Post by: obbie on November 16, 2012, 12:37:08 am
We lost our DS once 2 years ago at a farm field day event. within 2 minutes he was on stage, and they called us over the loud speaker.

when there is a show up here, the police write the parents mobile number on the child's arm as you walk in.. ( makes sense)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 16, 2012, 12:40:44 am
Thats a really good idea Robyn ;)
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Post by: maddy on November 16, 2012, 12:46:54 am
You can also buy disposable ones like the bin fasteners, write the number on and the kid can't pull them off.
I have also seen beaded bracelets, with the mobile number to ring  in beads.
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Post by: Moptop on November 16, 2012, 01:31:02 am
At the Perth Royal Show the police used to give you stickers to fill in with all of the parents details and then you had to stick them to the inside of the childs t-shirt so no-one could read the information.
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Post by: obbie on November 16, 2012, 01:32:14 am
2 more great ideas...
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Post by: Wonder on November 16, 2012, 01:34:10 am
Great ideas
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Post by: astarra on November 16, 2012, 01:38:08 am
All great ideas.  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 16, 2012, 02:09:52 am
I will need to remember these for when I have kids. In 10 years or so ;D
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Post by: Halex on November 16, 2012, 04:51:16 am
Absolutely nothing, floating on a lilo in the pool, just had any icy pole & about to pop back on that lilo. ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 16, 2012, 05:07:20 am
Sounds lovely Hally :D

I have done some cooking and study this morning so I am watching a movie now :)
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Post by: obbie on November 16, 2012, 05:16:50 am
playing around at work. Going home soon to cook.
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Post by: Halex on November 16, 2012, 05:21:17 am
Yes its hot here in perth today, been under the water & on top.

All set up outside with cool drinks & ice :)

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Post by: Yvette on November 16, 2012, 05:21:38 am
I am going home soon too, not to cook though I will make pizzas only leaving in 39 minutes  :D
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Post by: obbie on November 16, 2012, 05:30:11 am
whos counting Yvette.
i might close up early since its Friday
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Post by: Yvette on November 16, 2012, 05:34:29 am
Good idea Robyn, 25 minutes now  :D :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 16, 2012, 05:43:17 am
Went shopping this morning after our kindy orientation and bought 2 new dresses now I've confused myself as I don't know what to wear tonight ::)

Then the delivery driver just came and I got all excited thinking my SS has arrived but it was ds7's game ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 16, 2012, 07:20:51 am
Had a lovely visit from Katie who had been kind enough to do some shopping for me at Gaganis Bros with a suprise addition of some chicken sausages from the meat wholesaler she thought I might like to try.  So much cheaper than what I expected the bill to be - one day I hope to go shopping with Katie, she knows all the haunts in Adelaide.

Thanks again Katie, always lovely to see you  :-* :-*
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Post by: achookwoman on November 16, 2012, 07:43:29 am
Judy, Katie is such a sweetie to spoil you like that.  Cold here again today. Baked Cookie's vienna bread, 2 lots of biscuits, took a photo of the Garden out the back door, did some ironing, cleaned out the pantry.  Went to PO to collect parcel.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 16, 2012, 07:44:46 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/16/saha5a3a.jpg)

Out our back door.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 16, 2012, 07:45:54 am
Walked dogs on the beach for an hour then some washing and shopping.
Thinking of having a spa with a glass of bubbly and watch the sunset.
Should I wait till DH comes back on Monday night or treat myself tonight ??? ;) ;D
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Post by: kt2 on November 16, 2012, 07:48:02 am
Beautiful garden view Chookie  :)

Why not both nights MF?!? ;D ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 16, 2012, 07:57:42 am
Thats a beautiful photo Chookie, you make me jealous ;D

MF, I agree with Kt2! Both nights call for spoilery :D :D :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 16, 2012, 08:00:36 am
What an amazing garden Chookie  :D

Didn't think of both nights  ;D Liking that idea  ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 16, 2012, 08:05:36 am
Lovely garden Chookie.  :)
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Post by: Moptop on November 16, 2012, 08:08:08 am
Chookie your garden is absolutely beautiful - my idea of heaven.

MF I am with the other girls - go the option of both nights.  Enjoy  :o

I have spent a very frustrating day in the Apple store and then the Telstra shop ( big thumbs down to them) trying to get my iPad sorted out.  After 2 hrs in the shops I am no further down the track.  If it doesn't connect by tomorrow morning they think I may have to just buy a new one. Grrrrrrrrrrrrr

I have 20 minutes before I have to get ready to go and babysit my best friends children (8, 6 and almost 4) while they go to a work Xmas function.  Think I will just lap up all the kisses and cuddles and forget about technology!!!!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 16, 2012, 08:11:15 am
What's wrong with your iPad Moptop? ???
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Post by: astarra on November 16, 2012, 08:12:23 am
Enjoy your evening, Moptop... ;)  :D
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Post by: Moptop on November 16, 2012, 08:18:14 am
IPad won't connect to Internet nor will it let me send an email.  It just puts emails into the unsent out box and when I try to log onto the forum  it tells me that it cannot find the page as the server is not responding. Apple did numerous checks including backing it up onto their computer, wiping the iPad clear and then resetting everything, giving me a new SIM card, doing a factory reset...........nothing. It will work with wifi but not 3G
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 16, 2012, 08:22:39 am
Lovely garden ACW.
MF enjoy your bubbles in bubbles!!
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 16, 2012, 08:22:57 am
Chookie your garden looks lovely.

I have spent the day writing a report that I should have written months ago. I don't know why I put them off I can write them with my eyes closed. Unfortunately every time I tried to do that today I fell asleep. It is not a good look to be asleep and drooling at your desk.

I did spend some time looking at jobs on the internet. I tried looked at jobs available in the antarctic but I don;t have the skills for any of them.

I also looked at the police recruiting site. I like the idea of going to work with a gun and a taser.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 16, 2012, 08:31:13 am
That same thing happened to my iPad about a month ago Moptop. I tried everything and it was very frustrating.
I gave up and DH said he would take it to Apple to see if they could resolve it.
In the meantime I just used my iPhone but too small when sending emails etc,
Anyway on the day he was taking it away I switched it on tried to send an email and it sent!!!! No idea why it stopped working or why it suddenly fixed itself. Very strange  ???
Hope you get it fixed soon. Enjoy your babysitting  :D
Kimmy I will enjoy my bubbles in bubbles  ;D  ;D ;D
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Post by: Wonder on November 16, 2012, 08:37:33 am
MF definitely have the spa and bubbles both nights. We had a spa on Wednesday - the first one in ages, wasn't romantic with DS joining is but was still nice to be out under the stars.

At representative basketball now waiting for DS's game to start. He had better pull his finger out and play well, the court was 45mins from home so a lot of time and effort on a Friday night if he doesn't play to his ability.

Will think about glass of bubbles waiting for me at home to get me through!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 16, 2012, 08:46:35 am
 Hopefully your drive is worth it and DS plays well Wonder.  :)
 You will deserve some bubbly when you get home especially as its Friday..  ;D
  We normally share a bottle on a Friday night but as I am here alone I may as well treat myself as I am sure DH will be sharing lots of bottles          
  every night while in NZ   :-))  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Katiej on November 16, 2012, 09:20:29 am
Your garden looks beautiful Chookie  :D

Quote from: judydawn on November 16, 2012, 07:20:51 am
Had a lovely visit from Katie who had been kind enough to do some shopping for me at Gaganis Bros with a suprise addition of some chicken sausages from the meat wholesaler she thought I might like to try.  So much cheaper than what I expected the bill to be - one day I hope to go shopping with Katie, she knows all the haunts in Adelaide.

Thanks again Katie, always lovely to see you  :-* :-*

No worries Judy  :D
I love shopping and I love visiting you and Geoff.  I always have a lovely time, sitting and chatting with Judy (and I always get spoilt with cake, or biscuits, or both!).  I also always never come away empty handed - today Judy gave me a couple of home grown zucchini's she had, along with a bottle of her limoncello.  Thanks JD!  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 16, 2012, 10:05:40 am
Today I recieved another two presents in the mail ;D

Thank you so much MF and Moptop for your lovely gifts for my birthday. You are so generous and thoughtful :D

MF, enjoy your bubbly bubbles tonight. You thoroughly deserve them :-*

Moptop, I hope the kids behave for you. Good luck and have fun :D
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Post by: chrissa on November 16, 2012, 10:23:38 am
Amy, did I miss your birthday.  I'm sorry.  Hope you had a lovely day
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 16, 2012, 10:25:17 am
You are very welcome Amy.  :D

You only turn 18 once so it's a special birthday  :)

And you are such a special young woman  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 16, 2012, 10:38:26 am
Aww, shucks :D Thanks again MF :-*

Quote from: chrissa on November 16, 2012, 10:23:38 am
Amy, did I miss your birthday.  I'm sorry.  Hope you had a lovely day

Don't worry chrissa, you didn't miss it ;) I will be 18 on Sunday :D
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Post by: Frozzie on November 16, 2012, 10:52:44 am
Spent the day shopping today.. Got some shoes for dd, a bunch of clothes suitable for work or going out for me, some texas muffin pans, a book, some fondant cutters, some large jars on sale,a couple of summer dresses.. Oh and i got 2 microplane graters in the post today that i ordered the other day..now im pooped lol!

Astarra just read your story.. Terrifying!!! DD has done that to us three times...once she hid under a very bushy bush in our garden lol in a little space the dog had made that you couldnt see looking at it, another one was hiding in the little nook under the bottom of the stairs..  And another time behind the garden shed... She wouldnt want to hide like that here ...a few too many unfriendlies!!!! And each time we were screaming her name... We had a high fence and automatic locked high gate and didnt think she could get out but she had us guessing and extremely worried as i had images in my head of her being near the front fence and someone taking her.. Think thats every parents nightmare even though the dog would go nuts.. Little so and so never answered either even when we eventually found her after all the screamimg out her name....I was so upset and shaking .. Think she found it amusing.. And she is only four!!! Wont even go into how many trips to the hospital we have made... And even yesterday i dont know how she smashed her little nose on the glove compaertment in the car between the front seats and got a bleeding nose.... Only DD lol!
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 16, 2012, 10:56:24 am
She sounds like a little treasure Froz :D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 16, 2012, 11:02:07 am
DD and I had a lovely day in the city today with lunch out too. I am now exhausted.
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Post by: Frozzie on November 16, 2012, 11:09:40 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on November 16, 2012, 10:56:24 am
She sounds like a little treasure Froz :D

She is adorable and everyone who meets her finds her so cute lol but she certainly keeps us busy..personality plus.. Btw nothing like me when i was little.. At all lol however im told she looks so much like me.. :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 16, 2012, 12:14:10 pm
After work I walked into town and did my lotto and some shopping. Then I went to the gym.  I love Fridays in the gym. Nobody is there so I have the place to myself.  :)
 
I am now sitting at home watching TV listening to some idiots doing burnouts in the distance. It is Revheads in Narrogin this weekend. Oh Joy, not.  :(

 
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 16, 2012, 12:26:02 pm
I am feeling guilty that I didn't send Amy a present.  :'(

You will be in my thoughts on Sunday A<y. I hope that you have a wonderful day.
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Post by: Frozzie on November 16, 2012, 06:51:06 pm
I was just about to ask what is on sunday but is it the big 18th????... Oooo will be thinking of u too amy!
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Post by: obbie on November 16, 2012, 09:52:16 pm
Amy will be legal to do lots of things.....
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 16, 2012, 10:02:23 pm
Taking boys into town for annual gala parade which raises money for the children's ward at our hospital. We are hoping to wave to Santa and Elmo. Yippee!
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 16, 2012, 10:11:51 pm
The kids will love santa and elmo Kimmy ;D ;D ;D

Robyn, its my last day of illegality :D

Thanks Den and Frozzie. And don't feel guilty Den ;)
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Post by: droverjess on November 17, 2012, 12:23:53 am
Well very best wishes for the big day Amy, as by the time I get to the 18th it will almost be over for you. I hope you have a lovely day. :)

You've all been so busy on here.
I have cooked some more today so less cooking over weekend. Just assemble pizzas tomorrow night with toppings of chocie. Also finally unpacked and sorted the kitchen after 5 or is it 6 weeks of chaos!
More of the house to do tomorrow before DH comes back, clean sheets to do etc.

Going out the morning with DD.
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 17, 2012, 03:58:46 am
So far today I've managed a long slow bike ride, 70km in 2.5hrs. Then I changed and washed the sheets and towels, mowed the front lawn, edged and whipper shipped front and back lawns. Next I have to get chicken food and then weed the front gardens. When it gets too warm outside I will do the floors and keep pushing washing through.

Just a normal Saturday.
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Post by: judydawn on November 17, 2012, 04:06:24 am
Trying to psych DH up that he will be perfectly OK left in the care of a friend late this afternoon when I go off with my DD and her family to see GD in a concert.  Just hoping she is able to put him to bed for me. I've fed him so that she doesn't have to worry about that, a glass of hospital grade sustagen and a banana will be fine for him for tea and I've left her a plate of chicken and vegies to heat up for herself.  I can see now why it is easier to stay home  :-))
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Post by: astarra on November 17, 2012, 04:09:42 am
You deserve every break you get JD, go and enjoy the concert.  :D
I know what you mean about easier to just stay home tho, I leave tears everytime I leave miss22mths.  :'(
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Post by: judydawn on November 17, 2012, 04:13:42 am
OMG, I hope it never gets to that here  :D
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Post by: Halex on November 17, 2012, 04:16:46 am
JD, enjoy the concert. Geoff will be OK :)

Its hot today.

H :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 17, 2012, 04:28:32 am
Have a nice time tonight Judy, yes it is sometimes easier to stay home but an evening out to see your GD in concert will be wonderful

Today I have changed all the beds, watched the boys and DH in the pool and then we had lunch outside, now just relaxing whilst the boys are having some quiet time and dd a sleep and dh at cricket, it is rather warm here today, oh and 14 more sleeps until Christmas lights and tree can go up;D;D;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 17, 2012, 04:36:30 am
Have a lovely time JD. We all need time out every now and then. Most of us forget to take it.
Thanks for the Xmas sleeps update Suzanne ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 17, 2012, 04:41:35 am
My pleasure kimmy, I am easily amused;D
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Post by: Katiej on November 17, 2012, 04:54:19 am
I hope you have a lovely time tonight Judy - you deserve to go out once in awhile.  Your GD will love having you there to see her concert.  I'm sure Geoff will be ok.  Have fun!!   :)
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Post by: KarenH on November 17, 2012, 05:54:05 am
Have a wonderful evening tonight Judy!  Your GD will be so happy to have you there to see her dance.
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Post by: obbie on November 17, 2012, 06:15:56 am
shopping for a birthday pressie for 2morow.

Cooking of course
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 17, 2012, 06:18:51 am
Hope you have a lovely evening out JD. You need to treat yourself and you have earned it. Geoff will be fine and your little GD will be delighted to have you there  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 17, 2012, 06:43:58 am
Have fun at the concert Judy! You deserve it :D

Den, what does DW do while you do all the housework? :-))
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 17, 2012, 07:13:59 am
JD enjoy your evening out. I'm sure GD will love having you at the concert.

Amy DW is in Perth.  She is busy spending all our money.
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Post by: chrissa on November 17, 2012, 07:16:15 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on November 17, 2012, 07:13:59 am
DW is in Perth.  She is busy spending all our money.

;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 17, 2012, 07:18:51 am
Oh.... ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 17, 2012, 09:10:39 am
Quote from: chrissa on November 17, 2012, 07:16:15 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on November 17, 2012, 07:13:59 am
DW is in Perth.  She is busy spending all our money.

;D

Your DW is a wise woman  ;D
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Post by: Moptop on November 17, 2012, 09:33:12 am
You are an amazing husband DD - hats off to you.  :) :)

Judy I know exactly how you feel. As careers we need to take a break to do 'ordinary' things. The break recharges our batteries and makes us better carers. Enjoy the break and enjoy the concert. Geoff will be absolutely fine.

Moptop
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Post by: LeeJ on November 17, 2012, 09:36:16 am
We've been documenting stolen items from my car :( Someone broke in last night, and stole lots of different things! They went all around town, so annoying!
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Post by: Moptop on November 17, 2012, 09:40:07 am
Oh LeeJ, how awful for you. I am so sorry to hear that news. Did they get much?
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Post by: Wonder on November 17, 2012, 09:48:56 am
JD hoping you are having a wonderful time, I'm sure your DD and GD are loving having you there.

Boring day Den but it has to be done.

I went to the gym then worked on school photos with some other mums for DS's grade 6 graduation slide show then did some shopping, made dinner and just got home from walking the dogs.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 17, 2012, 10:03:17 am
Lee, that must be so frustraiting! There are some very horrible people out there >:(

Wonder, it sounds like you've had a very active day. How was the gym? :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 17, 2012, 10:06:39 am
That's annoying Lee.  >:(  I hope you didn't lose anything that can't be replaced.
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Post by: Wonder on November 17, 2012, 10:13:07 am
The gym was really good Amy. It's a great system with the key, it has a record of your full workout and each machine has a display which guides you through the program. It also  shows you how fast you should be going on each rep so helps with form as well. I still found it pretty boring but I think it will help with motivation at least in the short term. I also met a omen I used to know when I did outside training years ago and she was commenting how good I'm looking so that motivated me quite a bt as well. Her and her two DD's are also using the same PT as me so it was great to have a chat about him.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 17, 2012, 10:23:00 am
I'm glad you had a good session Wonder, I wish out gym had that key system! Fingers crossed that you will keep that motivation even just in the short term ;)
Love the little comments you get when your body shape starts to change nicely! They make you feel like you're really getting somewhere :D
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Post by: Frozzie on November 17, 2012, 11:03:33 am
Took kids to their swimming lessons, then spent rest of day sorting out transferring emails from french account that will be closed down as of next week to new account... Grrr then tonight typed up a few cover letters for jobs in the hope of getting some niggles for jobs considering ive been a stay at home mum for the past 8 years.. I would be fine in syd or melbourne or even brisbane (which may end up,being where ill have to work) however not as many jobs up here in admin type work ???? lol plus heading into silly season..not overly worried though its just on paper it doesnt look that great!!

Hope your having a great evening jd and enjoy seeing gd ..😊

Big storm here at the moment.. Noisy party in the sky 😨.. No rain as yet though just alot of really close thunder and lightning!!
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Post by: maddy on November 17, 2012, 11:32:16 am
Judy, the biggest squishiest hug for you  (http://yoursmiles.org/ssmile/love/s0308.gif)
Enjoy!

leeJ, how awful  :(  Their day will come!

Quote from: Wonder on November 17, 2012, 09:48:56 am
worked on school photos with some other mums for DS's grade 6 graduation slide show

Isn't their graduation the saddest, but exciting at the same time!
DD's grad dinner played a video montage, interviewing the students....which was funny & wonderful to hear their thoughts.
My DD was one of the school captains, and her speech brought many tears....I was so proud of her, I could have burst!  8)

Kim, something will come your way  ;)


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Post by: judydawn on November 17, 2012, 01:29:24 pm
Thanks everyone, yes I really enjoyed my night out.  It was such a well organised event with what seemed like thousands of children running onto the stage in groups with hardly a break between dances.  I thought GD looked lovely of course and danced well and the theme all night was songs from movies which had my foot tapping. 

Fun and games back here at home with lots of laughs as they tried to work out how to do the things I normally do without batting an eyelid.  I had written all the instructions down but obviously missed some basic things which threw my DF into a spin, not having any experience with looking after people like my DH.  He was looking pretty comfortable still propped up in bed with his glasses on, TV remote in his hand, TV still on and fast asleep when I walked in just after 9pm. He has since stirred and knows I am home so should feel more relaxed now.

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Post by: Greyhoundmum on November 17, 2012, 01:51:44 pm
Night out with girls. Went to see The Sessions at the movies. I had no idea what it was about so a bit of a surprise, but altogether tastefully done and a moving story. Nice to see some thing that is quite different. Anyone else seen it and like or disliked it?
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 17, 2012, 02:31:56 pm
Taking my mum to see it tomorrow GHM.
I hope she likes it. Haven't told her what the storyline is yet but don't think she will have a problem with it.
John Hawkes Gets good reviews would you agree.
I am looking forward to it.
Watched a programme on SBS recently about "ladies" working with the disabled. Opened my eyes as I hadn't really thought about it.
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Post by: jeninwa on November 17, 2012, 03:26:21 pm
MF enjoy the movies tomorrow, I saw the sessions earlier in the week, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Tonight DH and I went to see it intouchables, another true story,  lots of laughs, well worth seeing, even with the subtitles.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 17, 2012, 06:41:28 pm
Met the lovely DJ today for coffee.Bought some goodies at Lakeland.Did research for a friend on a couple of Le Creuset dishes on size and price.Emailed her what my results.Walked the dog this afternoon.
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Post by: droverjess on November 17, 2012, 07:50:20 pm
Hi CC, so lovely to see you too. :D
DD and I shopped for few things for Xmas and birthday, got jars and cases for my hamper. :D
Thanks so much for the bay leaves, and jam etc. ;D
Glad you got home safely.  :D

I tidied and cleaned the house this afternoon, we have just had homemade pizzas for supper and choc delight and now are watching a movie all 4 of us. Love MJ's pizza sauce.  ;D

My job for tomorrow night has been cancelled, but it means I get to spend the evening with DH before he goes away again.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 17, 2012, 08:17:30 pm
Good to hear that you got what you wanted at Lakeland. ;) Pity your job was cancelled tomorrow but lovely to have extra time with your DH. ;D
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Post by: droverjess on November 17, 2012, 08:21:05 pm
Dash it all.
Forgot the bags for fudge, may have to return when DD on holiday soon.  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 17, 2012, 08:31:45 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on November 17, 2012, 08:21:05 pm
Dash it all.
Forgot the bags for fudge, may have to return when DD on holiday soon.  ;D
Never mind there might be something else needed by then :D :D
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Post by: Frozzie on November 17, 2012, 08:34:43 pm
Maybe look online dj???
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Post by: droverjess on November 17, 2012, 08:38:56 pm
Yes Frozzie maybe will do.
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Post by: Wonder on November 17, 2012, 09:09:18 pm
DJ and CC sounds like you had a nice day, amazing that there are people from this forum catching up all around the world.

The day is just starting here, was going for a walk with a friend but just cancelled because of the rain, hopefully it will clear up and we can go later. I think I will start some yoghurt because we are all out.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 17, 2012, 10:09:53 pm
Its nice to hear CC and DJ got to catch up :D Sounds like you two had a very good day :)

Good luck with your yoghurt Wonder, and hopefully you get to go out later for your walk :)
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Post by: maddy on November 17, 2012, 10:22:43 pm
What are your plans today Birthday Girl Amy? 

Well, I might need a crash course in driving a tractor and operating machinery  :o  Hubby up all night ill, was disoriented and couldn't find his way back to the bedroom.
He has so much hay to bale....It has to be done....don't know what we're going to do  :-\
He's been working non stop, all hours of the night....the body can only take so much I guess.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 17, 2012, 10:26:38 pm
Poor DH Maddy :( I hope it isn't anything serious and he can get back to the hay soon :-*

At the moment I'm waiting for mum to wake up so I can open my present. It's only 6:30 here, but I've been up since 5 ;D ;D
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Post by: maddy on November 17, 2012, 10:28:46 pm
Oh you poor Girl.....JUMP ON HER BED NOW!
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Post by: Frozzie on November 17, 2012, 10:28:49 pm
Oh maddy.. Are there any other farmers or family that can help?? Poor dh.. Hehad better listen to his body and rest up before it gets worse!!
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Post by: Frozzie on November 17, 2012, 10:29:30 pm
Oh amy i agree wake her up its your day lol.. You should be getting a special breaky!!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 17, 2012, 10:31:04 pm
Quote from: maddy on November 17, 2012, 10:28:46 pm
Oh you poor Girl.....JUMP ON HER BED NOW!

LOL I would have if I were 6... or even 10 ;D But I'm an adult now so I'm probably not allowed to do that :-))

Quote from: Frozzie on November 17, 2012, 10:29:30 pm
Oh amy i agree wake her up its your day lol.. You should be getting a special breaky!!!

I had rice bubbles! :D :D :D
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Post by: maddy on November 17, 2012, 10:33:23 pm
Quote from: Frozzie on November 17, 2012, 10:28:49 pm
Oh maddy.. Are there any other farmers or family that can help??

They're all busy with their own work.
will have to assess it when he wakes.....looks like I'll be answering the calls from angry customers  :-))  The loss of just 1 day, is costly  :-\
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Post by: Frozzie on November 17, 2012, 10:35:56 pm
Oh dear maddy.. There must be someone who could at leadt give you a crash course??? Dh did that once helping out on a farm so as a once off so dont think its too complicated.. Im sure it depemds in the equipment.. You can do it maddy!!
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Post by: Halex on November 17, 2012, 10:44:49 pm
Maddy, thats nt good, brother or uncle r friend to help?
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Post by: droverjess on November 17, 2012, 10:47:55 pm
Oh Maddy wish we weren't several continents apart. My DH would rescue you in a trice.
Machinery now is so complex, once upon a time I could do all those things and even drive a combine, but not anymore. So technical and state of the art.
I hope he is better soon, and all is well.
Sending positive vibes from the UK.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 17, 2012, 10:54:22 pm
Good luck Maddy I hope someone comes to the rescue.  :)
I hope DH gets better soon.
It sounds like he has been overdoing it and is exhausted.  :(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 17, 2012, 10:55:26 pm
Amy I hope your mum wakes up soon  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 17, 2012, 11:00:06 pm
I'm wondering if she's had enough of a sleep in yet MF.... :-)) ;D

She has been teasing me with her present all week, so she can't keep me waiting too long! :)
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Post by: Halex on November 17, 2012, 11:01:05 pm
Amy, its 7am, ok to wake mums up
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 17, 2012, 11:01:51 pm
Wake her up now Amy. It's present time!!
Hope everything works out Maddy. :)
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Post by: Wonder on November 17, 2012, 11:03:30 pm
Time to wake her up Amy.

Maddy hope all turns out ok and after a few hours sleep DH is able to get going again - the life of a farmer is soooo hard. Maybe once he's up you can do some on the job training?
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 17, 2012, 11:06:50 pm
If she gets grumpy, I'll say you ladies told me to ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 17, 2012, 11:13:54 pm
You can blame all of us Amy so wake her up now  :o
Please  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 17, 2012, 11:29:07 pm
Well, she's up now ;D
But she has to have a shower first! :( :-))
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 17, 2012, 11:30:10 pm
LOL  :-)) patience Amy  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 17, 2012, 11:31:35 pm
I know MF.... ;D
I'm sure she's just teasing me though :-))
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 17, 2012, 11:33:27 pm
I bet she is  ;D
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Post by: Halex on November 17, 2012, 11:34:35 pm
Amy, then she will want a cuppa........
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 17, 2012, 11:35:29 pm
And then maybe a cooked breakfast.......... ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 17, 2012, 11:45:22 pm
You ladies sound like you have experience in these situations ;D ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 17, 2012, 11:48:52 pm
I think you may be right there Amy  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 12:00:47 am
Since I'm an adult now I'm allowed to be right sometimes ;D

I was going to pluck my eyebrows today but I can't find my tweezers... oh well, hairy eyebrows never ruined anyone's birthday :-))
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2012, 12:03:46 am
Your mum is having the worlds longest shower Amy  :o
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 12:05:48 am
Hally was right, she wanted her cup of tea as well..... :-))

But I've finally got to open it!!! :D :D :D :D :D :D

It is the most beautiful purse. I need to post a photo ;D

And it has something in it.... ;)
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Post by: Halex on November 18, 2012, 12:08:30 am
Love to see it :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2012, 12:08:41 am
Can't wait to see photos Amy.
I wonder what could be in a purse  ???  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 12:17:01 am
Here is the purse, its so beautiful :D
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Post by: obbie on November 18, 2012, 12:17:14 am
take a photo Amy
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2012, 12:19:22 am
It's beautiful Amy :)
I love it.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 12:21:41 am
And look what I found inside it MF...

$200 gift card for House :o :o :o
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2012, 12:23:39 am
Awesome you will be able to buy lots of useful goodies there Amy  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 12:27:04 am
I certainly will MF ;) ;) :D :D
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Post by: Wonder on November 18, 2012, 12:32:08 am
That's fantastic Amy. The purse is lovely and I'm sure you will be able to buy lots of great things with the gift voucher.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2012, 12:33:04 am
I am still in bed on my 3rd cuppa.
Two little ones still asleep so will stay here until they wake up.
We had a late night last night watching, Barbie, Spiderman and Pingu  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 12:35:39 am
Thanks Wonder. You will surely see some photos in the shopping thread soon ;D ;D ;D

Quote from: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2012, 12:33:04 am
I am still in bed on my 3rd cuppa.
Two little ones still asleep so will stay here until they wake up.
We had a late night last night watching, Barbie, Spiderman and Pingu  ;D

Sounds relaxing MF :D I still love Pingu ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2012, 12:42:44 am
After watching Pingu already with 9 GD's over the years I have to say I am over it Amy
But little GD 2 years loves it  :D
They are awake now so going down to make breakfast now  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 12:48:47 am
Oh wow, I don't blame you for being over it by now MF ;D

Enjoy your breakfast :D
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Post by: Emme on November 18, 2012, 12:55:39 am
The purse is lovely Amy, and I sure you will have lots of fun spending the voucher.  Hope you are enjoying you day.  :-*
Marie
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 01:03:30 am
Thanks Marie :-*
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Post by: dede on November 18, 2012, 01:21:35 am
Been busy cooking some goodies for the family. Decided I better go out and feed my birds, very excited to find my very first baby cockatiel has hatched some time between last night and this morning. Very excited.
Here's a pic but please look very closely as its tiny. Baby is near the other eggs

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/18/e5yny3eb.jpg)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 01:28:02 am
It'll be cuter when it has feathers Mandi, but how very exciting that you have a new baby ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 18, 2012, 01:28:14 am
Are you sure it's alive Mandi - looks dead to me  ???
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Post by: dede on November 18, 2012, 01:50:43 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 18, 2012, 01:28:14 am
Are you sure it's alive Mandi - looks dead to me  ???

Lol yes Judy it's very alive, it was moving about and chirping. :)
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Post by: obbie on November 18, 2012, 02:09:10 am
Purse looks lovely Amy, and the gift voucher fabulous..
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Post by: Frozzie on November 18, 2012, 02:13:21 am
Lovely amy

Maddy hope your ok and dh.. Btw was NOT i sinuating the work was easy just meant if dh could do the hay bailing tractor thingy anyone could do it but realise all machines are differemt and think the one dh was pretty old and basic lol.. Hope your ok 😊
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Post by: Jamberie on November 18, 2012, 05:25:37 am
DD had a photo with Santa this morning, we were very proud of her as it was the first time she has not needed us in the photo too!  But we have visited Santa three times this week so she was certainly used to him!
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 06:35:36 am
Just got home from the most lovely lunch. I made sure I took some photos of our food ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2012, 06:50:16 am
Lovely food photos Amy and glad you enjoyed it.
Did your grandparents have a good time?
I am not going to the movies now  :(
Mums neighbor asked her to go to the city with her as she won't see mum now until we get back from NZ.
I said I didn't mind getting stood up and hopefully can still get to see the sessions sometime.
Was really looking forward to it but nice for mum to spend time with her friend  :D

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Post by: Frozzie on November 18, 2012, 06:52:33 am
Hope you had a lovely time amy...so did you have a glass of something or not??
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Post by: Emme on November 18, 2012, 06:54:35 am
The food looks wonderful Amy, and I am glad you had a great time.  ;D
Marie
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 06:59:04 am
Thanks ladies :D

MF, my grandparents loved it! They had never been to the marron farm before. I sat next to grandpa and he was his usual entertaining self ;D ;D ;D

Frozzie, just water for me ;)
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Post by: Wonder on November 18, 2012, 07:01:12 am
Not even a celebratory drink Amy?
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 07:05:40 am
No Wonder, none of my family drink so it seemed a bit pointless for me to buy a whole bottle for myself not knowing whether I would even like it or not :-))
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2012, 07:09:34 am
Amy you will never know until you try  ;D

Maybe when you come to stay you can try a glass with Jade and I?

Of course we won't force it on you so no pressure .
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2012, 07:11:21 am
Oops..... Jadei won't be 18 until February  ;)
But I know she will still have one  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 07:13:13 am
I would love to have a drink with you and Jade MF :D :D :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2012, 07:14:45 am
And you don't need permission  ;D
Bubbles will be a nice for your first drink Amy
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Post by: Moptop on November 18, 2012, 07:14:48 am
Maddy I hope your DH is feeling better and you found a solution to your hay problem. Big hugs to you.

Amy lunch looks extremely yummy. So glad you had a lovely time. I never drink by myself so understand your decision.

Mandi you must have your hands full with all the new birds. Can't wait to see what this one looks like with feathers!
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Post by: judydawn on November 18, 2012, 07:30:13 am
Nice lunch Amy - very healthy ;)  No cake to celebrate?

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Post by: maddy on November 18, 2012, 07:35:03 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 18, 2012, 01:28:14 am
Are you sure it's alive Mandi - looks dead to me  ???

LOL Judy...you made me spurt bubbles on the screen.  :-* :-*

Kim....I know what you meant, don't worry  :) truth is everything runs by computer....I am clueless....I cant even drive a manual car  :P.  I am still a city girl plonked in country life.....even the 10 year old drives the truck for his dad in the paddocks  :-[  
He is exhausted & I'm sure dehydrated as well......will go out and grab some energy powder for his drinks.
he's rested a bit today, but like most farmers....supremely stubborn towards their own health, but what can you do  ???  
He's out delivering hay now  :-\.....made him take the neighbour with him, incase he started feeling faint.

DJ.... :-* :-* :-*

Amy, your lunch looks delish, lovely presents, sounds like a great day.....and No bubbles.....I raise my glass and drink one just for you  :D


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Post by: obbie on November 18, 2012, 07:40:34 am
Amy, your lunch looks wonderful :-* :-* :-*

No Bubblessss. I will have some for you.

Maddy, yep farmers are like that....
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Post by: chrissa on November 18, 2012, 07:54:54 am
Lunch looked yum Amy.  Hope you had a fun time.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on November 18, 2012, 08:35:25 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on November 17, 2012, 02:31:56 pm
Taking my mum to see it tomorrow GHM.
I hope she likes it. Haven't told her what the storyline is yet but don't think she will have a problem with it.
John Hawkes Gets good reviews would you agree.
I am looking forward to it.
Watched a programme on SBS recently about "ladies" working with the disabled. Opened my eyes as I hadn't really thought about it.

HI MF I hope you and your mum enjoyed the movie!  it is not really a subject that one often thinks about, although I did have a nursing colleague who was an expert in this kind of work, he didn't provide the service himself but was present once a week for a disabled couple, his role was to facilitate making it happen, which involved hoists, lifting etc etc. he used to say they were always so happy to see him when he arrived for his weekly " shift ",  there is obviously a need out there and I think this movie opens up our minds into chat life is like for others!!
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 18, 2012, 08:38:08 am
Wow Amy sounds like you had a great day. Love your purse and lunch looked awesome. Certainly a day to remember.   I toast my bubbles to you....three cheers for Amy. Hip hip hooray...;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 08:43:22 am
Thanks everyone for having my drink for me ;D ;D ;D

Quote from: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2012, 07:14:45 am
And you don't need permission  ;D
Bubbles will be a nice for your first drink Amy

Bubbles sound very nice MF! :D I have just been discussing dates with mum too.... she has an appointment in Perth in early January, so she could bring me up to Perth then if you're not busy :)

Quote from: judydawn on November 18, 2012, 07:30:13 am
Nice lunch Amy - very healthy ;)  No cake to celebrate?

I was going to make a birthday cake for mum and SD to eat for me.... I might still do that ;D
At the marron farm mum and SD had chocolate beetroot cake, nana and grandpa had sticky date pudding, and I had some passionfruit, lemon and mango sorbet in a little cup :D Wanted to take photos but everyone dived in before I got the chance (including me ;D)
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Post by: droverjess on November 18, 2012, 09:10:42 am
Maddy sounds very true to form and quite normal whatever the country the farmer lives in!  Hope he feels better soon.

Amy lovely food, and lovely birthday.

Mandi amazing bird.

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Post by: Frozzie on November 18, 2012, 09:27:05 am
Glad you jad a good tome amy and most places provide bubbles and wine by the glass so no need to be ordering a bottle if you wanted a drink and your not drivi g of course 😁
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Post by: Frozzie on November 18, 2012, 09:28:54 am
Maddy glad it all worked out and hope dh feels better in the morning :). Who needs to drive machinery anyway.. You cook entertain and are a taxi driver lol so think its all good... Ds will be old enough soon anyway to be able to help dh out more :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 09:31:18 am
Thanks DJ, I hope you are set to have a wonderful day :D

Frozzie.... that just goes to show how uneducated I am about alcohol LOL ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2012, 09:32:04 am
Quote from: Greyhoundmum on November 18, 2012, 08:35:25 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on November 17, 2012, 02:31:56 pm
Taking my mum to see it tomorrow GHM.
I hope she likes it. Haven't told her what the storyline is yet but don't think she will have a problem with it.
John Hawkes Gets good reviews would you agree.
I am looking forward to it.
Watched a programme on SBS recently about "ladies" working with the disabled. Opened my eyes as I hadn't really thought about it.

HI MF I hope you and your mum enjoyed the movie!  it is not really a subject that one often thinks about, although I did have a nursing colleague who was an expert in this kind of work, he didn't provide the service himself but was present once a week for a disabled couple, his role was to facilitate making it happen, which involved hoists, lifting etc etc. he used to say they were always so happy to see him when he arrived for his weekly " shift ",  there is obviously a need out there and I think this movie opens up our minds into chat life is like for others!!

Didn't go GHM as mum was invited out for lunch in the city by her neighbor.  :( They usually go once a week but as mum and I are going to NZ on Wednesday her friend suggested they go today. I was disappointed as really looking forward to it. Hopefully it will still be in the cinemas when I get back and we can go then. You are right it's something we don't really think about and especially wher lifting and hoists are necessary for "things" to happen.
I got cooking done instead so I am happy about that as I like to leave meals for DH in the freezer.  :D
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Post by: Moptop on November 18, 2012, 09:44:57 am
Good to hear everyone's day has ended well.  I got all the washing done including folded and put away. Ironing is in the basket waiting to be picked up tomorrow.  Oh how I love my ironing lady!! Then I vacuumed outside tidied up inside and now I am sitting with a Bailey's.  all in Amy's honour you understand  :-)) :-))
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Post by: cookie1 on November 18, 2012, 09:45:38 am
Maddy I do hope your DH is back on deck soon.. When a job needs doing on a farm it has to be done NOW.

Amy, happy birthday, it sounds as though you have had a lovely day.

CC and DJ it is great that you were able to catch up.

Today we went on a treasure hunt old car run. It was different but fun.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 18, 2012, 09:47:35 am
Of course we do Moptop ;) bottoms up
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Post by: Emme on November 18, 2012, 09:54:02 am
Maddy, hope DH is feeling better soon, I know what farm life is like. :)
Marie
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 10:00:03 am
Quote from: Moptop on November 18, 2012, 09:44:57 am
Then I vacuumed outside tidied up inside and now I am sitting with a Bailey's.  all in Amy's honour you understand  :-)) :-))

Why thank you Moptop, I'm flattered that you went to the trouble of having a Baileys for me!! ;D

Cookie, thank you, I hope you enjoyed your treaure hunt :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 18, 2012, 10:03:41 am
Sounds like you have had a good Day Amy.  ;D

It's a shame that you had to miss your movie MF.

Maddy I hope DH gets some rest and feels better.

I went for a run this morning. It was hot and windy. DW and I finished off all he washing and ironing, She did more of it than me. I mostly just iron my business shirts. I then tried to mow the back lawn but the my mower has died.  I tried fixing it but samll engines are not my thing. I am much better with the big stuff.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 18, 2012, 11:26:31 am
What a lovely gift from your Mum Amy,it's fabulous.You will have fun spending the gift card ;) The meal looks delicious and what joy to be with your grandparents today. :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 18, 2012, 11:28:31 am
Maddy I hope your DH has fully recovered from his illness :-*
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2012, 12:43:34 pm
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Thanks everyone for having my drink for me ;D ;D ;D

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And you don't need permission  ;D
Bubbles will be a nice for your first drink Amy


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Bubbles sound very nice MF! :D I have just been discussing dates with mum too.... she has an appointment in Perth in early January, so she could bring me up to Perth then if your not busy  :)

Not sure about early January as DD's baby is due boxing day but her original date was January 3rd. The midwives change it weekly  :(  Late januarywould be perfect as DH will be away on business for about 10 days and baby will surely have arrived  :D
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Post by: obbie on November 18, 2012, 08:34:26 pm
I was cooking, today is work ;D ;D
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Post by: Wonder on November 18, 2012, 10:53:33 pm
Normal Monday morning for me - early personal trainer session and now settled in working and sneaking some time on the forum.
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Post by: droverjess on November 18, 2012, 11:16:22 pm
Family meal for DS birthday.
Busy day and tired now.
The nicest thing my mum said at the end when we took her home was that she remembered taking 3 trains with my (late) Dad to see DS the day after he was born, and here she was again  26 yrs later. I just thought it was very sweet.

Night all.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2012, 11:19:01 pm
Hope your DS had a lovely birthday DJ.  :D
Doesn't time fly?
Very sweet that your mum remembered  her first visit to see him as a newborn.
Sweet dreams.
About to walk the dogs here  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 18, 2012, 11:21:07 pm
How lovely DJ :D Sleep well and we'll see you in the morning ;D

Enjoy you walk MF :D
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Post by: jo_nz on November 19, 2012, 01:13:12 am
Phew, it was a busy weekend here:
DS's school gala on Friday night, my first ever craft market on Saturday (was good, but a little quiet, would have been nice to sell a bit more of course).  Then DS had a birthday party Saturday afternoon.  And kids Xmas party at the local working men's club on Sunday!!
And this morning was spent out at playcentre with DD (playcentre is a parent co-operative early childhood centre, and Monday is my day on team). 

Was all great fun, but exhausted now.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on November 19, 2012, 01:28:36 am
That does sound like a busy weekend!
It was hectic here this morning as DS (who had his tonsils out last week) who has been fine All weekend, was angling to stay home from school, so he refused breakfast, was really grumpy and slow to get ready. Meanwhile DH managed to spill his breakfast shake all over himself. I had to sponge the milk out of his clean(?)work clothes, but he had done such a good job that I had to put them in the machine on the hand wash cycle. I then attempted to finish getting dressed, when he did it again! This time it wasn't as bad and I used my Enjo cloth to wipe him down. This time is trousers were ok but he needed a (third) new shirt, and I couldn't wash the second shirt with the first as the machine was going and as it's a front loading machine, so it's too hard to add to a load . He managed to get the iPad wet too, so I had to clean it and its cover whilst he left for work. I walked the kids to school, walked to the bakery and then tackled the housework. I'm on my 4th load of washing, the wet areas and the kitchen is done, and I'm just finishing a coffee and sneaking a little time on the forum whist I wait for this next load of washing to finish before I do the floors.
I'm now having trouble sending this post!!!!!
Hopefully things will be better this afternoon :)
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Post by: jo_nz on November 19, 2012, 03:12:41 am
Sounds like you've done well to get all that done - might have been easier without an extra load of washing from DH's breakfast  ;)

I had grand plans of cleaning and washing today, but done one load of washing and that's it!  Oh, well, there's always tomorrow...
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 19, 2012, 03:20:14 am
Washing, kinder, swimming, kinder, lunch, kinder, more washing and finally kinder pick up at 4pm. It's mad Monday!
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Post by: obbie on November 19, 2012, 03:55:40 am
work
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 19, 2012, 04:07:32 am
Morning swim and now work.

I was just sprung by a new person starting in our office.  I was reading a work policy document on my computer and must have dosed off for a second when he stuck his head in to say hello.  :-[
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Post by: Halex on November 19, 2012, 04:09:19 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on November 19, 2012, 04:07:32 am
Morning swim and now work.

I was just sprung by a new person starting in our office.  I was reading a work policy document on my computer and must have dosed off for a second when he stuck his head in to say hello.  :-[

 ;D lol, ooh DD

I think my dh might have a few 40 winks at work too, well he has them at home :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 19, 2012, 04:17:07 am
Lol Den :)
Halex, my DH has lots of 40 winks at home but says he can't fall sleep at work when on night shift. He once fell asleep at a powderfinger concert so I find it hard to believe him!
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Post by: Halex on November 19, 2012, 04:18:23 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on November 19, 2012, 04:17:07 am
Lol Den :)
Halex, my DH has lots of 40 winks at home but says he can't fall sleep at work when on night shift. He once fell asleep at a powderfinger concert so I find it hard to believe him!

Fell asleep at Powderfinger, woah, must have bedn tired, hopefully you werent in the mosh pit :)
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Post by: dede on November 19, 2012, 04:24:36 am
Today I have been framing for a customer of some beautiful family photos, including one large one of her Husband. Today I just found out that her Husband passed away :(
I'm unsure on how long I leave it before I let her know her framing is done now.
I have never been in a position like this before. Obviously I'm not going to ring her today, or probably not this week. Might leave it till next week?
What would you do?
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 19, 2012, 04:42:36 am
Mandi, personally I would ring her this week sometime. She probably wants the photo of her husband back so she can put it up somewhere nice.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 19, 2012, 04:44:18 am
Um.. Do you think she would want it for the funeral?
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 19, 2012, 04:45:04 am
Just read what Amy wrote and I agree with her.
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Post by: obbie on November 19, 2012, 04:45:56 am
ring her asap.... :)
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Post by: Halex on November 19, 2012, 04:46:16 am
I am assuming he passed away after you were given the job.

Gosh this is a hard one, got any wise friends to ask?

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Post by: astarra on November 19, 2012, 05:47:31 am
Oh that is a hard one Mandi, I think I would ring her, offer my sympathy, let her know the framing was done to pick up at her leisure.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 19, 2012, 05:53:40 am
Yes, you must ring her Mandi - she will want it more than ever now but just a call to let her know it is ready, offer your condolences and leave it up to her as to when she will collect it.  It may be important for her to get it straightaway or it may be able to wait until after the funeral.
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Post by: dede on November 19, 2012, 06:08:47 am
Thanks guys, I won't ring her today , but in a couple of days I think.
I think no matter when she picks it up its going to be upsetting for her either way :(
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Post by: judydawn on November 19, 2012, 10:29:03 pm
I'm sitting in my car waiting for GS to be dropped off where DD works - amusing myself with the forum.
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Post by: Halex on November 19, 2012, 10:30:38 pm
Quote from: judydawn on November 19, 2012, 10:29:03 pm
I'm sitting in my car waiting for GS to be dropped off where DD works - amusing myself with the forum.

Hope she remembers doesnt  drop Flech at your house :)
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Post by: jo_nz on November 19, 2012, 11:58:22 pm
Got up this morning and got in the car to take DS to school and DD to playcentre, and NOTHING.  Flat battery. 
So, put the battery on the charger and walked home with just enough time to fill out the monthly PAYE tax return.  Exciting stuff.
By then the battery was charged enough to head back to collect DD (took the longer way so it would hopefully recharge the battery).

Now home again and eaten leftovers for lunch and about to get some housework done before it's time to go and get DS from school! 
Oh, and from a gorgeous morning, it's turned cold and starting to rain, so there go my plans to get the washing up to date!
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Post by: obbie on November 20, 2012, 12:53:14 am
I have been working at work,  Oh No...

Relaxing now :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 20, 2012, 01:17:41 am
Nice long walk with the dogs and DH before he went to work and now about to pack for my trip.
My mum is soooo excited.  :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 20, 2012, 01:21:44 am
Nice long bike ride, it was a beautiful morning for it. Now at work.
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Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 01:23:31 am
Washed and hung 4 loads of washing, Brought in 2 loads ready to fold now, breakfasted and lunched self and girls, made 4 beds, tidied 3 girls bedrooms (how can 1 small person mess up their room in such a short space of time???), emptied 2 dish drawers, packed 1 - it is washing now, done my budget/ bookwork for the week, made some vegemite and cheese scrolls, taken miss6 to school and been up to the in-laws to open their curtains, get the mail, move the cars etc (they are away),got the pork cooking in the slow cooker, peeled veges for tea,  now about to put 2 small girls into their beds...  :)
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Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 01:24:56 am
Oh...and... stood at the window and watched as the postie van came down the street - but he didn't stop.  :(
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 20, 2012, 01:33:23 am
Quote from: astarra on November 20, 2012, 01:24:56 am
Oh...and... stood at the window and watched as the postie van came down the street - but he didn't stop.  :(
all good things come to those who are patient :)
Kinder drop off followed by pickup and lunch on the run and drop off to school for pre prep day. Home for quick cuppa then back to school for pickup, babysit two extras, cook tea and committee meeting tonight.
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Post by: jeninwa on November 20, 2012, 01:54:27 am
I'm tired just reading what you have done Astarra.😄
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Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 01:58:42 am
All in a day's work here - tho not usually quite so much washing and dishes, problem was I went to bed early with a migraine last night (after a headache that got worse all day) .... and I think a bomb must've struck while I was sleeping...!!
Also my kids seem to have this problem...they don't stop growing!! So I am forever washing new clothes before they wear them or old clothes before I donate them.... :-))  :D

Happy dance - I now have all my washing back up to date...all dried outside and now all inside half folded...and it has started to rain!! So glad I raced it!!  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 20, 2012, 02:03:29 am
Takes me back to the days when my 4 kids were young Astarra.
I am sure all the other older forum members remember the same.
So much more energy o cope with a hectic household when younger.
Enjoy them while they are young as it goes so fast  :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 20, 2012, 02:38:22 am
I'm trying to work but forum members keep posting and I'm finding it hard to concentrate 👿 plus there is a blowie that is annoying me, and every time I get near him he goes quiet and hides
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 03:09:49 am
Blimey astarra, you are one busy mum :D

CP, I hate blowies too >:( I drown them in fly spray so they know how annoying they are/were! ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 03:14:59 am
CP - blowies are the only thing I would rather live in NZ than Aus for...after living here for 7.5years, they still get to me, I hate them.  >:(  But I'd still rather live with DH (and the blowies - if they have to) here than without him and the blowies there!  :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 03:17:03 am
I'm sure DH is relieved to know that you prefer him over blowflies astarra!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 03:18:07 am
LOL  :D
actually, don't know that I've ever told him... ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 03:22:06 am
You could have put it in his birthday card :D :D :D
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Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 03:24:41 am
'Dear DH
I love you more than blowflies.
Love ya, me.'

 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 03:25:48 am
Perfect! You could even use it at Christmas ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 03:27:33 am
He'll be so touched, I'm sure!!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 03:32:33 am
Of course he will ;D And you can prove it too, because thats why you have a fly swat and not a DH swat :D
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Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 03:38:16 am
That made me LOL Amy...someone gave us a fly swat for an engagement present, but had written on the handle... "to keep his hands off..."   ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 03:40:40 am
That brilliant! LOL ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 03:43:13 am
Was a good laugh! Haven't used it on him tho.. :-))  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 03:43:52 am
Well, obviously....you have three daughters :-)) ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 03:44:45 am
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOl!!!  :D :D :D
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Post by: Debbiebillg on November 20, 2012, 03:46:35 am
Is anyone on the Catch of the Day site for their Most Wanted Deals (a new deal every half an hour)? Have you managed to score anything ?  I'd really like to get an Ipad mini for my son for Xmas (they're $229), doubt I'll get one though, you can't get on the site once a new product is released and I think they'll leave the ipad till tonight !

My day off from kids today ! 2 at school and 1 at kindy, been vaccuming and mopping though yuk !
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Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 03:49:29 am
We have been on there a few times, but never got anything.  :-))
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Post by: obbie on November 20, 2012, 03:58:37 am
lalalalalalal a bit of work, now back here. :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 20, 2012, 04:11:17 am
Not sure about catch of the day but click frenzy starts at 7pm tonight. There is bound to be an iPad mini there??
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Post by: Debbiebillg on November 20, 2012, 04:38:30 am
Ohh thank you Kimmyh, hadn't heard of that one ! Will have a look, thanks
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Post by: mab19 on November 20, 2012, 05:39:03 am
Made bread this morning and then had a sewing day just to be different.  I've made 5 aprons for the GD's to put in their Christmas stockings.   :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 20, 2012, 05:52:36 am
Very excited about click frenzy, cod drive me crazy  ::)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 07:09:49 am
Quote from: mab19 on November 20, 2012, 05:39:03 am
Made bread this morning and then had a sewing day just to be different.  I've made 5 aprons for the GD's to put in their Christmas stockings.   :)

How lovely mab :D
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Post by: deedub on November 20, 2012, 09:36:48 am
Slept in this morning so have felt a bit rushed today. Managed only 1 load of washing before I had to drive across town for a 'pop up' sale that my friend was participating in. We bought each other our Xmas pressies lol! Also some jewellery for pressies and a little something for myself, natch! Then grocery shopping, Xmas pressies for the kids, birthday present for DD's cat (don't ask), and a black leotard that other DD told me she HAD to have for a dance rehearsal after school (turned out she didn't).
Got home, made a cake for school fair on Saturday, had to do a bit of work and then some admin stuff. Picked up 1 DD from school, took her to swimming, stayed 1/2 hr then picked up other DD from her dance class at school and went back to pool for her lesson. Then home again, dinner, etc etc.
Oh - and broke up with the fella! It's a good thing, don't worry :)
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Post by: dede on November 20, 2012, 09:40:06 am
Gee Deedub what a day, buying presents for cats? And breaking up :o, and everything else as well. Wow.
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Post by: Halex on November 20, 2012, 09:43:30 am
Deedub, yes what a day.

Its still hard a break up good or bad.

Welll I have bread from your book on its 2 nd rise, the dough smelt so goid, I ate some,  :P
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 09:53:32 am
Glad the breakup wasn't a bad thing deedub :-\

Hope the cat likes the present! :D

Today I have spent a lot of time on the forum, but I also did some ironing, went into town with mum and saw some teenagers being little s***s in the shopping plaza (>:(), watched some TV and made a loaf of bread.
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Post by: VieveMS on November 20, 2012, 12:25:28 pm
Busy day for me  :).  Went to the gym first thing for a PT session, followed by a bush walk.  Ended up the day with the Festive Flavours cooking class.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on November 20, 2012, 01:26:19 pm
how was the cooking class?
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Post by: mcmich on November 20, 2012, 08:17:09 pm
Sorry to hear that deedub  :'( 

How was the Festive flavours class? DH and I are going tonight, DH has taken a night of vacation leave to come with me.
He loves the classes. We get there super early as he wants a seat in the front row.  :)
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Post by: Frozzie on November 20, 2012, 08:24:17 pm
Sorry to hear that deebub..sounds like you had an interesting day !
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Post by: Frozzie on November 20, 2012, 08:24:37 pm
Michelle hope you enjoyed your class??
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Post by: obbie on November 20, 2012, 08:43:13 pm
Breaking up good.....  hope you are ok..
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Post by: astarra on November 20, 2012, 10:17:19 pm
What a day deedub, hope you are ok.  :-*
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Post by: maddy on November 20, 2012, 11:39:26 pm
Fresh start, and new beginnings deedub   :)

Invoicing, paperwork, paddock pickups and double shot latte right now  :-*
My plan to actually bake today is dashed, as I'll be sent out for spare parts  :-))  can"t wait til hay season is over!

Oh, and just so you know.......34 DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!   (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing007.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 11:43:36 pm
You're not counting are you Maddy? ;D
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Post by: maddy on November 20, 2012, 11:49:11 pm
Maybe Amy  :P
 but I'm sure some would like to donk me on the head, reminding them there's only 34 days until Christmas  (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-laughing006.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)  LOL
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Post by: jo_nz on November 20, 2012, 11:56:09 pm
I'm with you Maddy - walked through Westfield this morning and saw them setting up the area for Santa & photos. Couldn't keep the  ;D off my face. 

Been a paperwork morning here (even walking through the mall was just going to/from the bank  to deposit some cheques).  Now all set for some cleaning and tidying, and starting some food prep for DD's birthday. 
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 20, 2012, 11:57:24 pm
LOL Maddy ;D I love all your little cartoons :D
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Post by: Wonder on November 21, 2012, 12:01:10 am
Oh maddy there is just too much to get done in that 34 days.

Amy did you make the bread in the TMX? I didn't think you were game to give it a go yet.

At work today
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Post by: maddy on November 21, 2012, 12:02:53 am
(http://www.pic4ever.com/images/Laie_23.gif)  (http://www.pic4ever.com/images/jealous.gif)  (http://www.pic4ever.com/images/chase.gif)  (http://www.pic4ever.com/images/cancan.gif)  (http://www.pic4ever.com/images/dancegirl2.gif)  (http://www.pic4ever.com/images/2gwb921.gif)  (http://www.pic4ever.com/images/meatballs.gif)

 :P

34 days....heaps of time Wonder!  ;)

Good luck Jo with party....how old is your DD?

Must
go
Now!
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Post by: jo_nz on November 21, 2012, 12:10:27 am
She's turning 3  :) so at least her party expectations are quite simple!  Her big brother (5 and a half) has a few ideas though...  :-))

I'm not doing too badly on the present shopping/planning, but we still have to decide where we are going to be for Xmas!!!  ??? My family or DH's - both will be most put out if we go to the other...tempting to just stay home and play with all the new toys by ourselves!
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Post by: judydawn on November 21, 2012, 12:16:07 am
Quote from: mcmich on November 20, 2012, 08:17:09 pm
DH and I are going tonight, DH has taken a night of vacation leave to come with me.
He loves the classes. We get there super early as he wants a seat in the front row.  :)

Wow I am so surprised by that Michele - that's great that he is so interested.  Have fun, let us know what you think of it.

Deedub, glad you are OK with the break-up, sometimes things just aren't going anywhere and someone needs to make this decision.  Plenty of time for the right one to come along and in the meantime you have your girls.  :-* :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 12:26:24 am
Maddy :D :D :D

Quote from: Wonder on November 21, 2012, 12:01:10 am
Amy did you make the bread in the TMX? I didn't think you were game to give it a go yet.


Nope. I still make bread in my trusty breadmaker :-)) Its just so easy. Throw everything in and turn it on. I don't have to watch it or time it or anything. Just listen out for the beep when its done :)

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Post by: judydawn on November 21, 2012, 12:42:43 am
Amy you should at least try a TMX loaf once - it would then be another thing you have tried and succeeded in.  It is much more satisfying too, anyone can make a loaf of bread in a bread machine.  Try the Vienna loaf, no-one has had a failure with that one.
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Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 12:46:08 am
I gave my breadmaker away after I had had my TM for 2 weeks, bread is so quick and easy in TM.  :)
Please try it Amy, I think you will be plesently surprised!  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 12:48:13 am
...................okay, I'll get some baker's flour this afternoon ;D

Just baking some bikkies and cleaning out my brother's room. He's coming home tomorrow from university :)
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Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 12:50:42 am
Little brothers... :-))
Coming home for more of your yummy cooking I reckon!  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 12:55:02 am
Big brother actually astarra ;D
And yes, he loves the cooking but he won't admit it ;)
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Post by: dede on November 21, 2012, 01:04:33 am
The Lady who I'm doing a frame for who's DH passed away rang me last night to see if the frame of her Husband was ready so she could have it at the funeral on Friday morning.
I'm glad she rang, and I'm glad the frame is finished just in time :), but I'm sad that her DH passed away :(
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Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 01:07:04 am
Glad you have now talked to her Mandi.  :) - Hard tho it must have been.  :(
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Post by: obbie on November 21, 2012, 01:32:04 am
Glad you talked to her Mandi
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Post by: dede on November 21, 2012, 02:06:37 am
It's a strange feeling looking at the framed photo and knowing the man in the photo is no longer here :(
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Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 02:09:40 am
That would be weird, be a nice keepsake for his DW tho.  :)
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Post by: deedub on November 21, 2012, 02:18:48 am
Thanks everyone, breakup was my idea, actually a huge relief I'm a happy person & need happy people around me not silent moody types!
Busy morning, made up for yesterday's sleepin by getting up too early! Did some housework & printed off some recipes before school drop off, made chookie's choc delight then out for coffee with friends, then out to do some more Xmas shopping, hate leaving it to the last minute. Having a little break before I do some baking, then school pickup.
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Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 02:21:10 am
Hope it continues to go well Deedub. How are the kids taking it?  :-*
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Post by: deedub on November 21, 2012, 02:30:43 am
Quote from: astarra on November 21, 2012, 02:21:10 am
Hope it continues to go well Deedub. How are the kids taking it?  :-*
Have to confess I haven't told them yet, that will be the hardest part they really liked him so need to break it to them gently.
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Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 03:55:02 am
Good luck.  :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 21, 2012, 04:35:50 am
Wax followed by two fillings at dentist. How much pain can one girl inflict on herself in one day? Now dentist says don't eat for three hours...but it's lunch time now! Will smile about it when puff lips subside :)
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Post by: Wonder on November 21, 2012, 04:58:13 am
What a day Kimmyh  !

Deedub, good luck telling the kids.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 05:07:23 am
You poor thing Kimmy :-))
Deedub, goo luck telling the kids :-\
Mandi, I'm glad she called you so you didn't have to worry about it. And now she has the photo which I'm sure you have framed beautifully :)

Since cleaning up my brother's room and baking biscuits this morning, I have collected a lovely cookbook and birthday card from the PO which were sent to me by our wonderful jeninwa :)
I also went to my specialist appointment and was told that I have to have more tests :(
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Post by: Halex on November 21, 2012, 05:22:01 am
Embarrased myself totally.

Its 35 temp here  in perth, went to the next door house under construction, 8 workers on site. I said without thinking, you guys look hot, i bought you these.

I took them icy poles, but felt so silly, but they loved them.

 :)
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Post by: KarenH on November 21, 2012, 05:25:00 am
That is so kind and thoughtful of you Hally - bet they loved them.

Quote from: Halex on November 21, 2012, 05:22:01 am
I said without thinking, you guys look hot,

And were they hot ??  ;) ;)
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Post by: judydawn on November 21, 2012, 05:26:26 am
Careful Hally, they might be expecting more visits from you  :D :D I thought you were going to invite them to join you in your pool ;D

They would really have appreciated it, very kind of you.
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Post by: Halex on November 21, 2012, 05:30:31 am
Quote from: KarenH on November 21, 2012, 05:25:00 am
That is so kind and thoughtful of you Hally - bet they loved them.

Quote from: Halex on November 21, 2012, 05:22:01 am
I said without thinking, you guys look hot,

And were they hot ??  ;) ;)

Yes 2 were very hot &  the others hot with heat :)

JD, some are welcome in my pool, maybe the others could bring me food & drinks ;D, lol
Dh would have them on jobs :)

Remeber i took hot pies to the ones in the winter :)  as they looked cold :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 05:31:00 am
Hally you are such a thoughtful neighbour :-*
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Post by: KarenH on November 21, 2012, 05:37:33 am
LOL Hally, you are so funny - you made me laugh so much I snorted  :D :D
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Post by: Halex on November 21, 2012, 05:39:08 am
Quote from: KarenH on November 21, 2012, 05:37:33 am
LOL Hally, you are so funny - you made me laugh so much I snorted  :D :D

You cracked me up too, snorts are always good ;D ;D

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Post by: *suzanne* on November 21, 2012, 05:39:40 am
Hally too funny, I bet it made their day;D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 21, 2012, 05:48:09 am
Hally I can just imagine them going home to DW and saying that you had said they looked hot. Hope she is understanding.
It was very sweet of you.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 21, 2012, 05:51:39 am
bet they laughed when you said that!
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Post by: mcmich on November 21, 2012, 07:08:01 am
LOL Hally.

I have had a funny old day. It's our wedding anniversary and DH picked up my ring from the jewellers that we had ordered ages ago. He didn't check it and it was white gold instead of rose gold so had to drop that back and get them to order another one. My gift voucher for DH's tandem hang glider ride didn't arrive at all, when I rang them yesterday they had forgotten to post it.
Went for a lovely lunch at Warners Bay over looking the water and they forgot my order, bought DH's lunch and I had to wait another 20 mins for mine.

On the bright side, I will have something to look forward to in a fortnight when the right ring arrives and I we got free coffee for the wait at the restaurant.

Looking forward to the Festive Cooking class tonight.
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Post by: judydawn on November 21, 2012, 07:23:32 am
 :D :D Someone is trying to tell you something Michele.  How can one person have so many things go wrong on her anniversary  :o

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Post by: astarra on November 21, 2012, 07:26:24 am
Happy Anniversary Michele and her DH.  :-*
Sounds like you had an interesting day!
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Post by: cookie1 on November 21, 2012, 07:27:09 am
Happy anniversary Michele and DH. I hope you enjoy the Festive class and get an extra serve for your anniversary.
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Post by: Emme on November 21, 2012, 07:31:42 am
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Happy Anniversary Mcmich and DH.  Sorry you had all the hassles.  I love rose gold too and I'm sure the ring will be worth the wait. Hope you have a great time at the cooking class tonight.  :-*
Marie

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Post by: *suzanne* on November 21, 2012, 07:34:40 am
Happy anniversary Michele, enjoy your class tonight xx
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 21, 2012, 08:25:46 am
Happy Anniversary Michele. :-* I hope you enjoyed the cooking class with DH.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 08:29:37 am
Happy anniversary DFM!! :D
I hope you had a lovely time just being with DH. Especially since all the services didn't exactly meet your expectations :-))
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Post by: maddy on November 21, 2012, 09:00:55 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on November 21, 2012, 04:35:50 am
Wax followed by two fillings at dentist. How much pain can one girl inflict on herself in one day?

 :o  You are C.R.A.Z.Y. Kim!
  ;)


Hally.....nice one  8)

Quote from: mcmich on November 21, 2012, 07:08:01 am
It's our wedding anniversary

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MR. & MRS. MCMICH!

Bummer about the ring booboo, Expect a pic when the right one turns up   :)
Enjoy your demo....review tomorrow please  ;)


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Post by: Katiej on November 21, 2012, 09:15:16 am
Happy Anniversary Michelle  :D
I hope you and your DH enjoy the cooking class together tonight.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 21, 2012, 10:38:12 am
Right I am back. Teeth all good, smile or good, no more Botox looking lips ;D.
Lol Maddy.
Congratulations to you michelle and your DH on your anniversary. A strange day indeed. Hope your evening goes well. How many years?
Hally you make me laugh but I don't think I would have the nerve to do it. Well done :)
Mandi glad everything sorted itself out well.
Deedub all the best onwards and upwards I say.
Amy, I love my bread machine and will never sell it but love making bread in tmx too. Be wild and give it a go. Bummer about the tests but hoping you will get to the bottom of it all. Sending hugs.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 10:43:32 am
Thanks Kimmy. I'm glad th Botox has worn off ;D
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Post by: chrissa on November 21, 2012, 10:54:51 am
Congrats on your anniversary mcmich and Mr. mcmich

What a day, oh well at least you can laugh about all that went wrong.
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Post by: mcmich on November 21, 2012, 11:40:34 am
Thankyou all for the anniversary wishes. We had a very nice time at the Festive Flavours class.

One sort of embarassing moment. They were cooking from the festive flavours cookbook and then realising the mistakes in the recipes and DH pipes up and asks "who proof reads your cookbook?  :-[
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 21, 2012, 11:42:34 am
Lol Michelle....he said what we all think!
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Post by: judydawn on November 21, 2012, 11:52:33 am
Trust a man to be so direct and say what everyone else was thinking.  Men have very strong opinions on these things - I know as I have heard many of them  ;)

Did everyone laugh Michele?
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Post by: mcmich on November 21, 2012, 11:54:28 am
Yeah, even the demonstrators.  ;D

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Post by: Delightful Den on November 21, 2012, 01:22:50 pm
Happy Anniversary Michelle and Mr McMich.

I had the day off for a Dr appt. So I went for a run and then a swim in a outdoor 50m pool for a change. The swim was great in Perth's heat today. A quick trip to Bunnings to check out a Christmas gift that DD2 wants to give DD1.

DW and I then had a nice lunch at a cafe. Made our doctors appointment then DW headed home and I headed back to DD's house. I never made it because I got caught in traffic and didn't have time to make it to her house and then back across town to attend a running clinic.

The clinic was good but now it is a matter of applying what I learned.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 21, 2012, 09:42:17 pm
You'll get there Den. I'm sure you'll keep trying until you get it ;)

Quote from: mcmich on November 21, 2012, 11:40:34 am
One sort of embarassing moment. They were cooking from the festive flavours cookbook and then realising the mistakes in the recipes and DH pipes up and asks "who proof reads your cookbook?  :-[

Good old DH ;D
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Post by: obbie on November 22, 2012, 12:32:50 am
Thanks Judy for unlocking this.. :-* :-* :-*

working, but printing lots  for my christmas party
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Post by: astarra on November 22, 2012, 12:34:41 am
Yay - its unlocked again...Judy, you're a star!  :-* :-* :-*
I love hearing how different our days are to each others.  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 22, 2012, 12:37:38 am
Three cheers for Judy!! :D :D :D Thank you!!

Mum and SD have gone to Perth to pick up my brother so I have the house to myself until they get back this evening. I have vacuumed floors, done dishes, tidied the dining room and am halfway through cleaning my bathroom. All that was before 8am ;)
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Post by: astarra on November 22, 2012, 12:40:08 am
Want to come and do mine when you're finished Amy... ;) ...oh na, you'll be wanting to see brother!! :D
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Post by: Wonder on November 22, 2012, 12:43:52 am
I really wish there was someone in my house as good as you Amy - I would love to come home to a cleaned house, even just keeping their own areas clean would be a great start. Thank goodness our kids area is upstairs - I go up there as infrequently as I can, what I can't see I don't know about  ;D
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Post by: Yvette on November 22, 2012, 12:44:23 am
Mine too Amy  ;D ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 22, 2012, 12:48:42 am
Quote from: astarra on November 22, 2012, 12:40:08 am
Want to come and do mine when you're finished Amy... ;) ...oh na, you'll be wanting to see brother!! :D

Sure thing astarra, my brother can wait ;D

Thanks Wonder :) You have a good strategy there ;D

Yvette, I'll be over as soon as I finish astarra's ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 22, 2012, 01:13:04 am
You're  so good Amy  ;D

A couple of loads of washing done, boys at school, a quick tidy up now DD and I are of to work, it's a little bit warm today adn really can't be bothered  :-))
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Post by: phatassphairy on November 22, 2012, 01:14:20 am
just saying i have been waiting for my new dysone to arrive ...... and it is here .... and it about to be tested .... Love chrisco layby  ;D
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Post by: obbie on November 22, 2012, 02:11:25 am
I have a dyson vac, love it
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Post by: dede on November 22, 2012, 02:22:43 am
Been grocery shopping today (Boring) and brought my very first Christmas present for one of my children. Guess better late than never. Only 10 more to go plus 2 of my children have birthdays in December. :o
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Post by: deedub on November 22, 2012, 02:24:06 am
Working from home today - bit quiet on the work front so have been shopping online!
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Post by: Yvette on November 22, 2012, 02:27:17 am
Which Dyson did you buy PT? I bought the 44 Animal cordless and love it
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 22, 2012, 02:30:11 am
Quote from: dede on November 22, 2012, 02:22:43 am
Been grocery shopping today (Boring) and brought my very first Christmas present for one of my children. Guess better late than never. Only 10 more to go plus 2 of my children have birthdays in December. :o

Wow Mandi, December must be an expensive month for you :o
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Post by: astarra on November 22, 2012, 02:32:39 am
Do you have 11 children Mandi?  ;)
Or do they get 2 presents each?  :D
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Post by: obbie on November 22, 2012, 04:00:14 am
Reading Tenina's e book. :)
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Post by: astarra on November 22, 2012, 04:02:17 am
Quote from: obbie on November 22, 2012, 04:00:14 am
Reading Tenina's e book. :)

+1!  :D :D
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Post by: dede on November 22, 2012, 04:17:47 am
Quote from: astarra on November 22, 2012, 02:32:39 am
Do you have 11 children Mandi?  ;)
Or do they get 2 presents each?  :D

Lol, 5 children (mine)
DH
In-Laws
Parents
Nieces and nephews
And some friends
Secret Santa present all done :D
Plus 3 birthdays (DS, DD and my Dad)

Actually I think that's more than 10 :(

Yes December can be an expensive month, but this year because a tight budget everyone is getting less than last year, but I will make sure they still get something good :D
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Post by: astarra on November 22, 2012, 04:19:58 am
Wow  :o
You have some serious shopping to do in a month!!  :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 22, 2012, 04:24:35 am
Just think of what you can buy them all next year Mandi by which time you will have kicked the 'habit'.
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Post by: phatassphairy on November 22, 2012, 04:27:30 am
Quote from: Yvette on November 22, 2012, 02:27:17 am
Which Dyson did you buy PT? I bought the 44 Animal cordless and love it

ummmm not sure of the model .... but it has the power head and the new ball base system ..... loving how it pulls/moves its self about

also think the dog  somehow does not share my xmas glee over the new vacuum ....  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: dede on November 22, 2012, 04:29:44 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 22, 2012, 04:24:35 am
Just think of what you can buy them all next year Mandi by which time you will have kicked the 'habit'.

You are so right Judy, never thought of that:D
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Post by: Halex on November 22, 2012, 04:35:25 am
The beefeater man came over & set up our rotisserie.

Cant believe I have no joints or chickens to cook. Might have  to buy a MT Barker chicen from the shops. We must try it out this weekend.

H :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 22, 2012, 05:02:36 am
I have been for a bike ride which I followed up with a short (3km) fast run. Then I went to the dietitian after which I started shopping for a new bicycle.  ;D

Yesterday over lunch DW asked me what I wanted for Christmas.  I told her the only thing I wanted she couldn't get me for Christmas. I told her a new bike and how much I thought I would have to spend to get what I wanted. She talked about saving for a bit etc then buying it for my birthday. I suggested selling back a few weeks o the long service leave work has been on my back to take. (I've had it for 7 years and just got my net lot.) She told me to go for it.

Oh and I am suffering with a bit of sunburn. Who would have thought 1 hour of swimming would cause that.  :-[
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Post by: judydawn on November 22, 2012, 05:06:02 am
So we can expect a picture of this new bike in the shopping thread very soon then DD ;)  I think you thoroughly deserve what you want DD.
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Post by: obbie on November 22, 2012, 05:06:36 am
sounds a expensive bike.... :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 22, 2012, 05:22:49 am
JD when I get to buy it I will post a picture. It will take at least a month for payroll to process my leave sale. I will also have to get it approved by my boss. The way our budgets are now structured my department will have to foot the bill so I have to hope there aren't too many other people thinking about selling leave.

Robyn it will be an expensive purchase. My last one was $2000 on sale. This one will be more high tech and more expensive. The first shop I looked in only had 2 choices for the type of bike I want. The entry level was $3800 the good one was $6200.  :o They had one with special wheels waiting for a customer to pick it up he spent $9000. Lets just ay I am still looking.  :-))  I will also look at a second hand bike if I can find one that is last year's model without much use and no damage
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Post by: obbie on November 22, 2012, 05:33:31 am
choke.... DD, you could have 4 more thermos for that..

Enjoy it when you get it.
Your DW must be so wonderful.... :)
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Post by: mcmich on November 22, 2012, 06:55:51 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on November 22, 2012, 05:22:49 am
JD when I get to buy it I will post a picture. It will take at least a month for payroll to process my leave sale. I will also have to get it approved by my boss. The way our budgets are now structured my department will have to foot the bill so I have to hope there aren't too many other people thinking about selling leave.

Robyn it will be an expensive purchase. My last one was $2000 on sale. This one will be more high tech and more expensive. The first shop I looked in only had 2 choices for the type of bike I want. The entry level was $3800 the good one was $6200.  :o They had one with special wheels waiting for a customer to pick it up he spent $9000. Lets just ay I am still looking.  :-))  I will also look at a second hand bike if I can find one that is last year's model without much use and no damage

Go for it Denis. DW is with you on the purchase and if you cash in your LSL then it's not going to strain the household budget.
I'm sure you would enjoy the bike no end.

My DH wants to hang glide, so to see if he really would like it, I got a voucher for a tandem ride for our anniversary. If that goes well then lessons and we will take it from there.  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 22, 2012, 08:32:55 am
Sounds like it will be a great bike Den, I can't wait for you to get it! I want to see photos ;D

Hang gliding Mich.... uh, I can't imagine it. I'm scared of heights :-))
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Post by: maddy on November 22, 2012, 08:43:40 am
So annoyed!  the guy whom we pay to help with raking hay, was organised for this afternoon.  He knew this, but was drunk by 5pm, so now DS who is all of 10 years, is out there doing it for his Dad.  So proud of the little guy....he's a clone of his Dad....shame some adults aren't as reliable   :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 22, 2012, 08:52:00 am
Oh maddy, how disappointing :( But lovely that DS got in there and helped his dad :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 22, 2012, 08:56:14 am
It sure sounds as if he is a chip off the old block maddy, you must be so proud of him.  I do hope DH is back to his old self and in good health as soon as possible, very hard when he refuses to rest and there is work to be done.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 22, 2012, 09:02:29 am
Quote from: maddy on November 22, 2012, 08:43:40 am
So annoyed!  the guy whom we pay to help with raking hay, was organised for this afternoon.  He knew this, but was drunk by 5pm, so now DS who is all of 10 years, is out there doing it for his Dad.  So proud of the little guy....he's a clone of his Dad....shame some adults aren't as reliable   :-))
What a super boy you have Maddy.No wonder you are so proud of him.
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Post by: Emme on November 22, 2012, 09:14:12 am
That is great Maddy, you have a DS to be proud of.  Hope your DH is taking care of his health.
Marie
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Post by: maddy on November 22, 2012, 09:22:48 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 22, 2012, 08:56:14 am
It sure sounds as if he is a chip off the old block maddy, you must be so proud of him. 

We are  :)  He's the sort of kid that can converse with all adults easily....that characteristic is what DH has instilled in him   ;)
As for hubby....stubborn as an ox....still hasn't eaten or slept much  :-))
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 22, 2012, 09:39:25 am
What a good boy! You must be feeling so proud of him. When he steps in and does a mans job he certainly has some good work ethics instilled in him. He'll be tired tonight.
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Post by: astarra on November 22, 2012, 09:42:30 am
Wow Maddy, you deserve to be proud of him, if I ever have a son I hope he's a good 'un like yours.  :D
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Post by: tarasis on November 22, 2012, 09:59:55 am
Nothing so far, watched Rachel Maddow, had breakfast, haunted here for a bit while trying to sum up the energy or will to do something. Will need to go get my daughter shortly.
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Post by: Halex on November 22, 2012, 10:02:30 am
Quote from: maddy on November 22, 2012, 08:43:40 am
So annoyed!  the guy whom we pay to help with raking hay, was organised for this afternoon.  He knew this, but was drunk by 5pm, so now DS who is all of 10 years, is out there doing it for his Dad.  So proud of the little guy....he's a clone of his Dad....shame some adults aren't as reliable   :-))

Well I hope you are not going to employ this guy again..

Bless your ds, cp would do the same too.
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Post by: Moptop on November 22, 2012, 10:14:56 am
How infuriating Maddy. Your little man sounds like an absolute gem. He should be very proud of himself.
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 22, 2012, 10:36:53 am
Maddy you are very lucky to have a DS with such a good work ethic. Its a shame that more young people aren't like him.
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 22, 2012, 10:38:45 am
McMcich I hope your DH enjoys the hang gliding.  I have to say it is not something I have ever had in interest in.  I have done a small amount of skydiving in my youth.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 22, 2012, 11:04:27 am
Netball semi final tonight and we won. We are in the grand final next week. Woohoo! Little bit excited ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 22, 2012, 11:08:08 am
Well done kimmy, and good luck for next week  xxx
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 22, 2012, 11:09:55 am
Well done Kimmy.
My DD 1 still plays netball and loves it
Good luck in the grand final  ;D
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on November 22, 2012, 11:37:19 am
Chasing my tail all day today, hectic week. Traveling north all week for work next week. Lots of toastmasters commitments this week and stress of two DD teenagers heading down to Dunsborough for Leavers next week.  deep breaths.....and a glass of white!
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 22, 2012, 11:44:02 am
Well done Kimmy! Good luck in the grand final :D What grade do you play?

Mum, SD and DB got home a couple of hours ago. DB walked in looking like John Lennon! He hasn't had a hair cut since Easter :o Mum is going to chop all his hair off tomorrow, thank goodness. He is also very skinny, but I'll soon sort that out ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 22, 2012, 11:46:34 am
You sound  as though you need it GHM.

Today we went out and had morning tea and lunch with some car club friends. It was really lovely they have 5 acres and the most beautiful garden which must be such a lot of work. It has lovely little spots everywhere where you could sit and read for ages.  Several waterfalls, fish ponds, it is truly beautiful.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 22, 2012, 11:50:27 am
Thanks guys. Amy it's section 1 in a small indoor comp with two sections and about 12 teams. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 22, 2012, 11:51:34 am
So does that mean you're the best? ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 22, 2012, 12:06:45 pm
Well done Kimmyh. Good luck for next week.
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Post by: Moptop on November 22, 2012, 12:12:31 pm
Fantastic kimmyh. Best of luck for the grand final!
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Post by: kt2 on November 22, 2012, 12:32:59 pm
Go KimmyH!!
Good luck with the grand final!  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 22, 2012, 03:42:59 pm
Good luck next week Kimmy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 22, 2012, 04:48:45 pm
This morning I went to a Christmas Fair in aid of Action Medical Research (http://www.action.org.uk/) at Waddesdon Manor (http://www.waddesdon.org.uk/)
I bought a birthday card,a sliver bracelet for DD birthday in January and a Cranberry Glass jug for a friends birthday in February.Also bought a rather large glass vase/container which I have smuggled into the house because DH will say "haven't you got a big vase already"  :D :D :D It will look good on the table for Christmas ;)
Walked the dog twice.Off tonight for my evening class in chair caning.The last for this year,it recommences in March.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 22, 2012, 10:04:12 pm
Sounds like you had a nice day at the fair CC, and it sounds like a very worthy cause :)
Enjoy your class tonight! :D
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Post by: Wonder on November 22, 2012, 10:41:31 pm
Maddy that's great that DS is able to help and that he is willing to do so. Would love to know how you can instill a good work ethic in kids - my two are hopeless  >:(

Our DD (17) left on her World Challenge Expedition to Cambodia this morning so we are all a bit flat. It was great to see her so excited and looking forward to the challenges they are going to face over there. Her brother said he missed her as soon as the bus pulled away, but I'm sure he will get over that pretty quickly  ;D
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Post by: Yvette on November 22, 2012, 10:44:00 pm
Maddy glad your ds was able to help what a good boy.

Good luck Kimmyh

Wonder you will have a quiet house for a while
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 22, 2012, 10:55:53 pm
Quote from: Wonder on November 22, 2012, 10:41:31 pm
Our DD (17) left on her World Challenge Expedition to Cambodia this morning so we are all a bit flat. It was great to see her so excited and looking forward to the challenges they are going to face over there. Her brother said he missed her as soon as the bus pulled away, but I'm sure he will get over that pretty quickly  ;D

That sounds amazing Wonder! :D How long is she away for?
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Post by: maddy on November 22, 2012, 11:39:41 pm
What an adventure for your DD wonder  8) 

Victory!.....finally nagged hubby into the Doc's office this morning  :P
of course he needed antibiotics for a stomach bug....which would have had him in better shape, if he'd gone earlier when I first started nagging him!  :-))

Heading off to collect my glasses I left at a store  :-))  I can't count how often I do this.  I didn't realise that I had, until I ran into the sales girl at the supermarket.....which I was running around in bare feet (hoping no one would notice), as my shoe had just broke  >:(  I will now leave a spare pair in boot in case it happens again!
Picking up Birthday presents for kids friends on weekend, the groceries I forgot when I was barefoot, and be back for paddock drop offs....cricket tonight, then looking forward to opening some bubbles to celebrate it's Friday  ;D
Toodles  :)
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Post by: Wonder on November 23, 2012, 12:24:16 am
Maddy, that's great that you managed to get DH to the doctors, hopefully he'll start feeling better soon. Sounds like you are certainly earning those bubbles today.

Amy, DD is away for 3 weeks and we probably won't have any contact in that time so it will be a struggle for us all. She is doing a little over a week trekking in the jungle, one week at an orphange for aids affected children and then some free time. Some of the people involved in past trips we've met say many of the kids come back quite different with a new level of maturity. Eventhough she tends to keep to herself at home it's going to seem strange not having her (and her boyrfriend!) around.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 23, 2012, 12:27:28 am
Wow, it sounds amazing Wonder! I'm sure it will be a fantastic experience for her. Hopefully the rest of you don't get too lonely though ;)
How much did it cost for her to do that? It sounds like something I would love to do :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 23, 2012, 12:38:06 am
Sounds like you had a great time at the fair CC. Enjoy your class.
Grocery shopping today followed by lunch at mums and kinder duty this afternoon. Out all day.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 23, 2012, 12:40:10 am
Kimmy, whenever you say "kinder" I think of kinder surprise eggs ;D ;D
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Post by: Yvette on November 23, 2012, 12:46:50 am
Maddy glad your DH finally went to the doctors he should start to feel better soon  :)
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Post by: astarra on November 23, 2012, 12:49:00 am
Glad your DH finally got checked out Maddy.  :)
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Post by: obbie on November 23, 2012, 12:56:54 am
Hi, all sounds busy today, working here :)
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Post by: Wonder on November 23, 2012, 02:13:26 am
Amy the challenge is organised through World Challenge and they take groups of high school students to different parts of the world. I'm sure there are companies running similar programs for adults.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on November 23, 2012, 03:52:54 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/23/jyjepagu.jpg)Yay! My oven is now fixed. It has new hinges and a new thermostat. I even got to clean the inner glass and in and around the cavity whilst the repairman was here. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/11/23/ahetuhe6.jpg)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 23, 2012, 03:56:33 am
Nice oven ES ;D

Quote from: Wonder on November 23, 2012, 02:13:26 am
Amy the challenge is organised through World Challenge and they take groups of high school students to different parts of the world. I'm sure there are companies running similar programs for adults.

I'm going to google it. Thanks Wonder :)
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Post by: Yvette on November 23, 2012, 03:56:49 am
Yay ES happy cooking
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Post by: astarra on November 23, 2012, 04:04:58 am
Yay ES  :D

Today I have lazed about a bit (got the girls temp and sore throat thing now  >:( ) washed and hung 3 loads of washing, changed the sheets on one girl's bed who woke with her first bleeding nose ever, looked after 2 sick girls and 1 well girl who can't understand why her sisters don't want to play with her, talked to my mum in NZ for 50minutes  :o , weeded my vege patch, done dishes, cleaned my bathrooms, vacuumed my house, had a friend call in with computer problems so helped her sort that out over a drink and some food, went to in-laws to collect mail etc, mopped my kitchen, laundry and bathrooms floors, got annoyed with smelling the neighbour's cigarette smoke  :P, sorted a shelf in one of my cupboards...just a general friday with a few extras thrown in, but a few jobs not done simply cuz I can't b bothered... :-))
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Post by: Yvette on November 23, 2012, 04:20:45 am
Astarra hope you feel better soon, just think what you could of got done if you didn't laze about  :D :D :D It would take some people a week to do what you did it one day  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 23, 2012, 04:25:45 am
Wow astarra :o :o :o
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Post by: Katiej on November 23, 2012, 05:22:41 am
Glad the oven is fixed ES

Hope you feel better soon Astarra  :)

Today I've been to the hairdressers, had lunch with a friend I haven't seen for about 2 years and tonight my DH is taking me to see the new James Bond movie at the Gold Class cinema.
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Post by: Yvette on November 23, 2012, 05:42:09 am
Have fun Katie my DS is seeing it tomorrow night
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 23, 2012, 07:41:49 am
I LOVE James Bond!! :D

Have fun Katiej ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 23, 2012, 09:09:38 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on November 23, 2012, 12:40:10 am
Kimmy, whenever you say "kinder" I think of kinder surprise eggs ;D ;D
Lol Amy...and it felt like a surprise. One child screamed at me twice and another hit me three times. Who new 3yo kindergarten could be so scary :)
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Post by: Halex on November 23, 2012, 09:14:27 am
Cant wait to see skyfall, enjoy Katej

ES, glad your oven is now working :)

Astarra, I do t think you have been lazy at all.

Went to physio, I have turned  a corner & on the home stretch for sure ;D ;D still not doing too much.
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Post by: judydawn on November 23, 2012, 09:25:53 am
Sounds like a few positives happened today, especially for you maddy & ES.   It's nice to hear things are fixed or are going to get better with treatment.  Hally can I say - it's about time you have turned the corner, still take it easy though. ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 23, 2012, 10:20:25 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on November 23, 2012, 09:09:38 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on November 23, 2012, 12:40:10 am
Kimmy, whenever you say "kinder" I think of kinder surprise eggs ;D ;D
Lol Amy...and it felt like a surprise. One child screamed at me twice and another hit me three times. Who new 3yo kindergarten could be so scary :)

Goodness me, what is the kindergarten teaching those kids? :-))
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on November 23, 2012, 10:34:52 am
Day off today trying to catch up!!! But ended up quite unproductive.  Needed to colour hair to touch up beginnings of grey, bought two boxes of dye as I have long thick hair.  Put dye on then carried on with jobs for half hour while it did its think.  When I went to rinse it off I realized I had mixed together chemical 2 and 3 instead of chemical 1 and 2 so a complete waste of time!!! Then DH came home and moved the thermoserver with the note on it saying "yoghurt setting do not move" Uuuurrggggggg.  Glass of white..  Again.
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Post by: deedub on November 23, 2012, 10:46:07 am
Worked today, but went out to lunch with some former colleagues, was great to catch up. Now I'm just relaxing in front of the Telly (escape to the country, my Friday night fave) and trying not to think about the 30 litres of pancake mix I have to make at the school fair tomorrow morning!
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Post by: Moptop on November 23, 2012, 11:11:38 am
Very unproductive day. Dropped 2 pairs of pants in to the dressmaker to be taken up.  Met Mum for a coffee and to exchange my birthday present. Absolutely nothing else achieved  :(
Never mind tomorrow is another day  :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on November 23, 2012, 11:12:15 am
Quote from: deedub on November 23, 2012, 10:46:07 am
Worked today, but went out to lunch with some former colleagues, was great to catch up. Now I'm just relaxing in front of the Telly (escape to the country, my Friday night fave) and trying not to think about the 30 litres of pancake mix I have to make at the school fair tomorrow morning!

deedub , TMX is going to be busy !!
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Post by: cookie1 on November 23, 2012, 11:33:11 am
My day has been slow compared to most, but I enjoyed it. I had coffee with a new friend this morning and a bit of shopping. Then this afternoon visited friends a did some discussing/pre planning for the Birdsville trip next year.
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Post by: Katiej on November 23, 2012, 11:44:50 am
Well Skyfall (the new James Bond movie) was great, we both really enjoyed it.

My DH was always going to enjoy it, as he is a massive Bond fan, but I thought it was great too (and apparently, according to my DH I'm really hard to impress with movies, so it must be good).

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Post by: Amy :-) on November 23, 2012, 11:58:40 am
I'm sure I will love it then Katie, I can't wait to see Daniel Craig the movie ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 23, 2012, 12:00:34 pm
Glad you enjoyed it Katie.
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 23, 2012, 01:15:40 pm
Swam, worked and had a massage.

DW took a Huna massage course a couple of weeks ago and I had to be the "victim". Someone had to do it.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 23, 2012, 03:14:31 pm
Someone has to be the fall guy DD   :D
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Post by: obbie on November 23, 2012, 08:32:23 pm
Have fun Den, i should massage my husband today. it will do him good. :)
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Post by: obbie on November 23, 2012, 08:33:03 pm
Me, about to start  my weekend of cooking
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 23, 2012, 09:08:31 pm
I have been into London today to see DD and GS.I thought there was a tube strike on the Jubilee Line but not so,everything was fine,so I didn't have to change lines to get there. ;D Good journey home.
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Post by: Emme on November 23, 2012, 09:18:35 pm
Glad you had a great day CC, I bet DD & GS were pleased to see you ;D
GS is growing so quickly, he will have lots of fun at Christmas, a lovely age.
Marie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 23, 2012, 09:24:42 pm
It was lovely to see them both Marie.DH and I are looking forward so much to Christmas  ;) ;D
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Post by: maddy on November 23, 2012, 09:46:17 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on November 23, 2012, 09:24:42 pm
It was lovely to see them both Marie.DH and I are looking forward so much to Christmas  ;) ;D

 kids bring back the magic, don't they  8)

Well, since 7.30 this morning we've been on hold with the bank  :-))......we gave up trying to get through at 10 pm last night.
This time someone has tried to use Hubb'ys credit card through PayPal....yet his card isn't even  registered with PayPal  :-)).....here we go again!
Makes you worry every time you hand over that plastic card  :-\
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Post by: Nikkit on November 23, 2012, 09:55:35 pm
Up at 3am to see my beautiful MIL off to the airport and back home to Vic. She has been with us for 2 weeks after her hubby (my FIL) passed away almost a month ago. She came home with us after the funeral and has rested, and hopefully is heading home feeling better. Well...as better as you can after losing your husband of almost 60 years. She has more colour in her cheeks and has loved my cooking (whew! - but she easily pleased and willing to try anything) and we have had a lovely couple of weeks with her here.
So I might have a little nanny nap this arvo!
Or go for a ride on my neglected spotty horse.
Or start on that list of "things to do before Chrsitmas"....
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Post by: Emme on November 24, 2012, 01:02:18 am
I'm sure your MIL would have appreciated staying with you Nikkit, it will take some adjusting for her now. 
Maddy, I hope you can get it all sorted with the bank.  Did paypal contact you or did the bank? 
Marie
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Post by: Halex on November 24, 2012, 01:27:11 am
Nikkit, it woukd be hard for your mil.

Fil passed away after 58 years of marriage, its been nearly 8 years now, took her a long time to adjust.

We are off to a foster carers kids party, should  be fun.

 :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 24, 2012, 01:53:37 am
I am having an Astarra day ;D I have stripped and washed three beds, one load if kinder washing and two other loads, cleaned two bathrooms and 2 toilets, made Swedish ice cream cheesecake and tenina's pull apart. All before lunch. DH has read the newspaper and amused the children!
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Post by: obbie on November 24, 2012, 04:01:16 am
Astarra day... Kimmy that is funny.

today shopping.

Now on here, and cooking.

will post later
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 24, 2012, 05:14:55 am
Well done Kimmy! I'm sure astarra would be proud of you ;D

Nikkit, best wishes to your MIL and I hope you enjoyed a well deserved nana nap and/or horse ride :-*

I've been doing secret things.... ;D
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Post by: kt2 on November 24, 2012, 05:25:18 am
How are you feeling today Amy? Any better?  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 24, 2012, 05:27:29 am
Yes, better today thanks Katie :D Fingers crossed it lasts ;)
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Post by: deedub on November 24, 2012, 05:58:00 am
Putting my feet up now after a hectic day at the school fair. Defrosted cake last night, iced it this morning, got to school before 9 to find absolute chaos at Dutch pancake stall - couldn't find eggs & milk! Eventually tracked them down, helped make 10lt batch of mix & set up stall, then more helpers arrived so moved onto strawberries & cream stall (The school allocates a stall to each class) - wasn't rostered on but someone didn't show up. Next shift arrived, so grabbed something to eat, tracked down kids made sure they were fed & watered, bought a couple of things then started my bar shift. Very hot here today so I was flat out for next 2 1/2 hours, bar ran out of water, ice, they bought more in, water ran out again in about 1/2 hour! Was very impressed that most kids wanted water rather than soft drink. Beers were popular with grown ups too!
They wanted me to stay at bar after my shift, but kids were tired so we came home after having another look around the fair. Out of bread so I have some happy Hally bread rising, but I'll be ordering pizzas in for dinner tonight!
A girlfriend is coming around later for a few drinks - says she needs to let off steam, could be dangerous!
Sorry for the essay - needed to debrief.😃
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 24, 2012, 06:26:10 am
Sounds like a very hectic day Deedub. Well done for all the work you did :) Now you can relax for the rest of the day!
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Post by: astarra on November 24, 2012, 07:00:38 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on November 24, 2012, 01:53:37 am
I am having an Astarra day ;D I have stripped and washed three beds, one load if kinder washing and two other loads, cleaned two bathrooms and 2 toilets, made Swedish ice cream cheesecake and tenina's pull apart. All before lunch. DH has read the newspaper and amused the children!

LOL!  :D :D

Today I have cleaned all my windows inside and out, washed the drapes and re-hung them, Cooked and served breakfast & lunch, done washing and dishes, took the kids to the park for a while, then had an afternoon sleep! Now about to cook dinner for the tribe!  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 24, 2012, 07:29:05 am
Good debrief deedub. Enjoy your drinks sounds like you have earned them :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 24, 2012, 07:53:03 am
Wow Astarra I am exhausted just reading about your day. Takes me back to when I was in the same stage in life that you are in now.
Treasure it as its gone oin a flash  :)
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Post by: JulieO on November 24, 2012, 08:33:59 am
Just about to have a shower and get settled for the night.  DH has gone to work and I'll be catching up with the new eps of The Walking Dead and Dexter.  ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 24, 2012, 09:01:12 am
DW and I have done a bit of shopping, house work, washing. I have fixed the lawn mower and mowed the back yard. Now going to sweep the back patio and check the retic. I got a warning letter form the Water corp for watering on the wrong day. I only water two days a week but one of them is the wrong day.
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Post by: maddy on November 24, 2012, 09:31:51 am
You Susie homemaker girls have put me to shame today!  ;D
hubby's credit card has been cancelled because of fraudulent happenings...but mine seemed to work o.k  today....luckily....or I'd have a meltdown! :P
I'm actually sipping my bubbles, and feeling quite ill with news I have to tell hubby  :-\  The worker we have (the one that was too drunk to work the other night)....has just rang me, to tell Hubby he's leaving for Sydney tonight  :o....talk about left in the lurch  >:(.....who wants to tell him for me please?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: goldfish on November 24, 2012, 09:37:03 am
Sounds as though it might be a bit of blessing in disguise, Maddy.  Surely there's someone else hiding in the wings who could help?
Just make sure DH is sitting down when you tell him!  (and remind him no alcohol with the antibiotics!!!)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on November 24, 2012, 09:39:04 am
Maddy, what a disappointment the worker has been. I think you're better off rid of him >:(

I just took Goliath for a drive ;D

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Post by: judydawn on November 24, 2012, 09:41:04 am
Disappointing but if he stayed, he would let you down again maddy.  Hopefully the next person will work out much better.  Mmm, how to tell DH - not sure about that one.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: maddy on November 24, 2012, 09:41:39 am
booze not a problem at the moment Gfish.....he's living on staminade at the moment.
this has royally stuffed us for the next 2 weeks at least   :-))
BTW....why is it, that men can lose so much weight in 1 week?....It's completely unbelievable  :o
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 24, 2012, 09:53:35 am
Quote from: maddy on November 24, 2012, 09:41:39 am

BTW....why is it, that men can lose so much weight in 1 week?....It's completely unbelievable  :o
If you work that out Maddy you will make a fortune :D :D :D

Sitting down with a coffee after my morning walk with the dog.My goodness it ain't half muddy out there :P Got home and realized both welly boots are leaking. :P
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Post by: judydawn on November 24, 2012, 10:00:40 am
New boots for Christmas then CC  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 24, 2012, 10:09:43 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 24, 2012, 10:00:40 am
New boots for Christmas then CC  ;D
Definitely Judy.The ones I like to wear cost a fortune :o :o mind you they do/ have lasted a long time and I probably wear them 90% of the year. Just tells you how appalling our weather is here in the UK :D :D :D
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Post by: maddy on November 24, 2012, 10:18:56 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on November 24, 2012, 10:09:43 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 24, 2012, 10:00:40 am
New boots for Christmas then CC  ;D
Definitely Judy.The ones I like to wear cost a fortune

Hunter wellies CC?......Kate Moss actually made wellies hip  :P
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 24, 2012, 10:28:33 am
Quote from: maddy on November 24, 2012, 10:18:56 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on November 24, 2012, 10:09:43 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 24, 2012, 10:00:40 am
New boots for Christmas then CC  ;D
Definitely Judy.The ones I like to wear cost a fortune

Hunter wellies CC?......Kate Moss actually made wellies hip  :P
I've tried Hunters but wore them out in six months :D :D They are certainly popular here but I like Aigle boots (http://www.aigleboots.co.uk/acatalog/Aigle_Parcours_Iso_Boot.html) and my last pair have lasted a few years.
I do walk a lot with the dog,on average 40km a week.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 24, 2012, 10:31:25 am
The dog probably needs new shoes too CC :-))
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Post by: Frozzie on November 24, 2012, 10:48:37 am
Quite like aigle cc 😊
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 24, 2012, 11:15:48 am
Not good news Maddy but he can't let you down again now. Someone will turn up. Must be people out there wanting work before Christmas.
How do you walk in gumboots CC. Don't your feet get sweaty?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on November 24, 2012, 11:58:30 am
CC lives in the UK remember Kimmy... :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 24, 2012, 01:11:44 pm
Quote from: Kimmyh on November 24, 2012, 11:15:48 am
How do you walk in gumboots CC. Don't your feet get sweaty?
My feet do get sweaty Kimmyh :D :D :D but wellies are the best thing to walk in when the ground is saturated with rain ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on November 24, 2012, 05:57:58 pm
Finally managed to get my Christmas cake mixed and baked today.Walked the dog this afternoon in the pouring rain.The nine stiles I have to clamber over on the walk were particularly slippery with mud. :P
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Emme on November 24, 2012, 07:28:31 pm
Have heard all about the rain you are having over there CC.  Hope it clears for you all soon.   :)
Maddy, you are probably better off without the fellow but it will certainly put more stress on DH. Good thing you found out about the CC.
Overcast here today, DH has taken dog for a walk so better get breakfast started.
Marie
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Post by: Frozzie on November 24, 2012, 07:43:02 pm
Doubt it with the weather kimmy... Freezing!

Maddy sounds like your best without this guy.. What a waste of time...im sure it will come back to bite him in the bottom... Dad had a gardener here to work all day a,d about lunch time he was winging ate lunch and said he was leaving ???? And then asked dad to pay him for his breaks too lol... Dad told him what he thought and that he was not paying him for not working so no paid breaks... Said what a waste of space...then rambled on about you,g people these days lol... Which sadly althoughnim still you,g think there isnt much work ethic in alot of people these days so good that your ds was out there helping... I would be so proud a,d so angry that he was put inthat situation ... Anyway heres to finding someone else to help out and ast!

Oh a,d hope.your dh is taking better care of himself and takes the FULL cours e of antibiotics!!
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Post by: droverjess on November 24, 2012, 08:07:50 pm
Done a bit of catching up.......

Maddy so pleased about DR's visit and AB,  but sorry about the hired hand.... Farming around the world is just he same in whatever country.... Hope it is not too bad and you get help soon.

CC we love Waddeston Manor.

Hope you get new boots before Xmas, for those of you on the other side of the world we are having a very wet winter, rain of almost biblical proportions several times a week. It is very very very wet and very hard for the farmers, and the livestock, and there are so many arable fields unsown.

Shopped, cooked, washed and knitted today. Now watching TV with family.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 24, 2012, 08:42:23 pm
Maddy sorry to hear your news.  :(
Hope things improve soon for both of you.Your DH must be physically and mentally exhausted.
Big hugs to you.
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Post by: maddy on November 24, 2012, 09:49:49 pm
Thanks lovelies  :-* 
He took it pretty well, just shrugged his shoulders and said nothing you can do about it...phew.

Enjoying apricots for breakfast & a double shot latte, then grab boy child from sleepover shortly.....8 boys were there....C.R.A.Z.Y. woman!  :P
my Parents not coming out for lunch (the break is nice...shhh, did I really say that?  ;D), soooo, hopefully some baking today...it's been so long since I have  :-\
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Post by: goldfish on November 24, 2012, 11:01:03 pm
Maddy - your DH might have been secretly relieved given the fellow's past performance . . .hope someone pops up (even out of nowhere!) to lend a helping hand . . .not an easy life - that's for sure!! :-\

Looking forward to your photos of your baking a little later on . . . . ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 24, 2012, 11:04:20 pm
Quote from: goldfish on November 24, 2012, 11:01:03 pm
Looking forward to your photos of your baking a little later on . . . . ;D

Thats what I was thinking GF ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 24, 2012, 11:05:22 pm
Hop all goes well for you Maddy.  :D

I too look forward to the baking pics... :D
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Post by: kt2 on November 24, 2012, 11:07:27 pm
Maddy I hope everything works out for you and DH. Hang in there  :-*
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Post by: obbie on November 24, 2012, 11:38:06 pm
Maddy it will work out in the end. waiting for photos.\

about to start baking again, will post photos 2morow..
camera lead is at work...
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on November 25, 2012, 12:42:01 am
Maddy probably for the best. Get a new guy who wont turn up drunk.

Deedub, great work at the school, hope drinks were good.

Great foster lunch yesterday & we won a $150 dinner viucher for Cocos :)

Today friends over for pizzas, bought the bases as I am not doing anything to jepodise my recovery.





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Post by: judydawn on November 25, 2012, 01:22:41 am
Great win Hally, bet you were happy to get a free night out at your favourite restaurant.
Good to see you are still looking after yourself.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on November 25, 2012, 01:37:48 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 25, 2012, 01:22:41 am
Great win Hally, bet you were happy to get a free night out at your favourite restaurant.
Good to see you are still looking after yourself.

Yes BONUS ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 25, 2012, 01:53:33 am
Love Coco's Hally. My DD used to workin travel agency in the same centre. We used to meet there for lunch   :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Moptop on November 25, 2012, 02:19:17 am
Big hugs you and Dh Maddy - what goes around comes around!!

Well done Hally- love love love Coco's.

Just quickly popping in today is super busy.  trying to get all the washing done and dogs dinner cooked before I go to my friends Gran's 85th birthday!!!  Will be a lovely afternoon but lots to do before I go and DH and DS are both working all weekend - ahh the joys of having your own business  :(

Must go enjoy your Sunday everyone  :)  :)

Moptop
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Post by: judydawn on November 25, 2012, 02:38:37 am
How nice of you to pop in when you are extremely busy Moptop - have a great afternoon with the birthday lady.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 03:13:36 am
Well done Hally, you thoroughly deserve it :-*

Have fun at the party this arvo Moptop. Don't let the birthday girl get too rowdy ;D

I've been making a big mess. Oh the joys of sequins, glitter, paper, stamps, glue, stickers, etc...... :-))
I abandoned it to make some cakes but I'm back sitting in the middle of it now! :D
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Post by: judydawn on November 25, 2012, 03:25:26 am
What are you making Amy?
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 03:30:03 am
Its a surprise Judy :D :D :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 25, 2012, 03:33:34 am
Maybe she is making her own set fairy wings Judy ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 03:39:21 am
Yep, thats it Kimmy. And then I'm going to fly around to visit you all ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 25, 2012, 03:55:09 am
LOL....
I bet you are having fun amongst it all tho Amy!  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 25, 2012, 03:57:18 am
You'll have glitter floating around for weeks Amy;D;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 04:05:18 am
Thats the only thing I don't like about glitter suzanne ;D

Quote from: astarra on November 25, 2012, 03:55:09 am
LOL....
I bet you are having fun amongst it all tho Amy!  :D

I sure am astarra! ;D

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Post by: judydawn on November 25, 2012, 04:08:18 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 03:30:03 am
Its a surprise Judy :D :D :D

What, for all of us  ;D   I hate glitter too and make the kids sit outside when they do craftwork.  I am then left with it in the grooves of the pavers for ages.  Consequently they don't get to play with it much, only at Christmas time.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 04:10:19 am
You'll see Judy ;D
Yes, I remember mum making us sit outside with glitter, paint, clay.... all the messy things. But now I'm an adult and I take responsibilty for my own mess, so I can make as much of it as I want :D
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Post by: astarra on November 25, 2012, 04:18:41 am
I leave glitter work to school days - they can do as much of it as they like there - me no worry!!  But other craft stuff we do at the table, it is OK and not too hard to clean up...unless they decide to glue pictures onto the table!?  :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: deedub on November 25, 2012, 06:13:18 am
Woke up today a bit stiff & sore from all the bending over during yesterday's bar shift, plus a teensy bit hungover from the several large gin & tonics my friend & I drank last night while she was thrashing me at cards! Did some washing & made dips to take to another friend's place for a 'thanksgiving' lunch. She cooked a huge turkey, yum! All the kids ended up next door at her neighbor's house playing with their kids, so adults had a lovely time catching up with no interruptions!
Home now, bit of a rest before I start thinking about dinner etc.
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 25, 2012, 07:37:48 am
Raced in the local Triathlon this morning. Won my division so  I had to hang around for the presentations. They took a long time becuase all of the timing was manual. 

Had some lunch and relaxed for a bit then made some bread and noy]w I am out to do a bit of gardening.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 25, 2012, 08:41:34 am
Congratulations Den :)
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Post by: dhitri on November 25, 2012, 10:45:01 am
Congratulations Den! That is just awesome! Have a good time resting and recovering. What is your next race?

I jjust finished reading Chrissie Wellington's bio and am now in awe of triathletes! I am a recreational runner training for her first full marathon (April 2013) and now I have added a sprint triathlon and spectating at Kona to my bucket list.

I have spent the day recovering from a weekend getaway with my Mums group (read: nursing a hangover and sore lega from dancing), minding my bubba while Pinterest-ing and checking this Forum for recipes :) I am making up my mind as to what I want to cook first when my Thermie arrives this week. Can't wait!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 25, 2012, 10:55:23 am
Congrats DD on your win :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on November 25, 2012, 10:59:52 am
Well done DD on your success in the race.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 25, 2012, 11:01:51 am
All the best for April thermielove. Great to have goals. Only a few more sleeps until tmx arrives.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 11:45:37 am
I took Goliath for a spin and saw a huge boomer dead two streets down from us. Poor thing probably came down from one of the mountains to find water. It must have been hit by a pretty big car and was just left on the side of the road. You would think the person who hit it would call the ranger to come and move its body :( :(
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Post by: Moptop on November 25, 2012, 12:42:04 pm
Congratulations Den, what a wonderful achievement.

How is the driving going Amy?  How many more hours to go before you can get your Ps?

Had a lovely afternoon at the party. Gran looked amazing and thoroughly enjoyed herself. She still works 4 days a week at a coffee shop and volunteers 1 day a week at the nursing museum - and she is 85!!!!

I am off to Singapore on Thursday for a week so lots to do this week before I go.  I want to know how to upload photos from my iPad so that I can share some of the sights and shopping with you.  I will have a read of the iPad tricks and tips thread and see if I can work it out.  Apparently the Christmas lights are amazing (that's why we re going at his time of the year) and I would love to be able to show everyone. Fingers crossed. I may be a bit quiet over the next few days!
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Post by: Tasty on November 25, 2012, 12:56:24 pm
Went to a school fair today that used Thermomix's to make lemon or strawberry slushies. Yummy and great for this weather!

Went to the pools for a swim and our little girl absolutely loved it...like usual. Thinking we should enrol her in swimming lessons but might be a bit late before next one arrives!

Congratulations Den on your great achievement! And Moptop, hope you enjoy your holiday in Singapore!
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Post by: Halex on November 25, 2012, 12:59:39 pm
Well done DD :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 25, 2012, 02:19:20 pm
Quote from: ThermieLove on November 25, 2012, 10:45:01 am
Congratulations Den! That is just awesome! Have a good time resting and recovering. What is your next race?


Thermielove my next race should be another sprint Tri in a few weeks followed by a half ironman in January. Chrissie Wellington is awesome. She always seems to be smiling no matte what stage of a race.

Good luck wit the marathon.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 25, 2012, 02:42:55 pm
Mop top off memory look under iPad tips and tricks 2nd page. Next question...do you have an iPad or PC?
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 25, 2012, 09:23:31 pm
Great Moptop hope you can work out how to post your photos.
I use the Tapatalk app on my iPad.
Had no idea how to use it but learned from our friendly forum members.
Look forward to lots of Singapore photos  ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 25, 2012, 09:34:38 pm
Quote from: Tasty on November 25, 2012, 12:56:24 pm
Went to a school fair today that used Thermomix's to make lemon or strawberry slushies. Yummy and great for this weather!

Went to the pools for a swim and our little girl absolutely loved it...like usual. Thinking we should enrol her in swimming lessons but might be a bit late before next one arrives!

Congratulations Den on your great achievement! And Moptop, hope you enjoy your holiday in Singapore!

How much longer til you are due Tasty? Exciting!  :D
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Post by: droverjess on November 25, 2012, 10:20:58 pm
Well done DD.
Moptop how exciting.

Cooked, cleaned, laundry, watched Sherlock Holmes second movie with family, knitting, popped on here all usual stuff.

Got to get used to working 5 days week... Not full time hours yet but will be 10 hrs day from 17th dec.
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Post by: Wonder on November 25, 2012, 10:26:01 pm
Well done DD fantastic effort.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 10:45:38 pm
Quote from: Moptop on November 25, 2012, 12:42:04 pm
How is the driving going Amy?  How many more hours to go before you can get your Ps?

I think its going well ;D But I haven't even got my log book yet :( So still at least 6 months before I get my P's! >:(
Have fun in Singapore Moptop, I hope you figure out how to post lots of photos!

Quote from: Droverjess on November 25, 2012, 10:20:58 pm

watched Sherlock Holmes second movie with family


I LOVE Sherlock Holmes ;D Did you enjoy the movie DJ?
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Post by: droverjess on November 25, 2012, 10:58:25 pm
Sure did. A bit confusing as we also have very good Sherlock series with Bbc and had to remind myself not that one!!
It was fun and good end to a weekend.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 25, 2012, 11:01:30 pm
Is that the one with Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock? I've got the first series of that on DVD and I'm waiting for the second! I love that too :D Its very clever how they adapted everything into the modern world.
But I think I live the movies better ;)
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Post by: tarasis on November 25, 2012, 11:55:19 pm
Sherlock is good, as is Downey Jr's take but neither are Jeremy Brett :)

I cooked pretzels/bretzels/laugenstangen, built some new furniture for the living room for the TV and Hifi which hopefully will keep everything neater and keeps the cables a bit more hidden. The missus cooked tea (chicken, tomato pizza sauce, bacon wrapped, topped with cheese with baked potatos) while I reconnected all the kit and one the kids were in bed we watched the TV series Fringe. I'd seen the pilot but bob didn't think she had so we started there :)

While watching I was getting a bit frustrated with recipe apps and what I can see of pantry management apps. I was disappointed by the desktop version of Paprika compared to its iOS sibling. YummySoup! Is better on the desktop but its iOS app is just a crappy viewer. Nothing is quite right (Evernote has its own pluses and minuses)
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Post by: obbie on November 25, 2012, 11:58:27 pm
at work
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Post by: jo_nz on November 26, 2012, 12:48:22 am
Been out to the rock pools with DD and her playcentre buddies - lots of crabs, starfish, limpets etc.  DD preferred to check out all the kinds of seaweed instead though.
Then a massive shop at the supermarket trying to get most of the supplies for the work Xmas party on Friday.  Still got to go to the local spice shop & international market, plus trying to find a better meat supplier, as our local guy moved too far away. 
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Post by: cookie1 on November 26, 2012, 12:56:22 am
It isn't 9am yet here so not a lot done, only the usual bed, dishes etc. DH has gone off to do some car club work so here I am.
Well done DD, it is a big achievement.

Moptop I adore Singapore. Can't wait until next years trip comes up. A very useful app for the ipad is ipad secrets. It isn't expensive. Instagram is a great way to share photos with people too. They only need to know your instagram name and can follow you and see your photos.
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 26, 2012, 01:21:55 am
Swim training and work. Will go the the gym later.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 26, 2012, 01:55:57 am
Mad Monday so lots of running around.
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 26, 2012, 02:06:23 am
Rob you sound pretty handy. I could use your help. I need to build some shelves in my shed for storage. I always find it hard to get started. Once I have a plan and know what I am doing I am ok.
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 26, 2012, 02:06:36 am
Took the boys to school, stripped all the beds and remade, washing, a little online shopping, DD is painting, need to make something for afternoon tea as ds7 has a friend over for a swim/play, about to vacuum and mop then food shop, delivery man better hurry up;D
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Post by: Tasty on November 26, 2012, 02:30:43 am
Quote

How much longer til you are due Tasty? Exciting!  :D

Not due until late March however it's too late to enrol this term but might not be able to do a full term in Term 1 of swimming lessons. Will make a decision too. Maybe if I choose Saturdays, hubby can take over.
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Post by: obbie on November 26, 2012, 02:43:13 am
loading photos
 :)
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Post by: Emme on November 26, 2012, 04:05:14 am
Went shopping this morning but did not get very much at all.  A lot of the shops have not got their Christmas Stock in yet so I guess they will be missing out on a few sales. 
Marie
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 26, 2012, 04:35:39 am
I drove mum around town in Goliath to do some errands ;D It was lots of fun! It included taking my brother to his appointment at the hairdresser, which was funny because Goliath is so small and my brother is well over 6 foot tall :D

Quote from: tarasis on November 25, 2012, 11:55:19 pm
Sherlock is good, as is Downey Jr's take but neither are Jeremy Brett :)

Robert Downey Jr is GORGEOUS ;D

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Post by: Kimmyh on November 26, 2012, 04:39:01 am
Delivery man been yet Suzanne?
Lol Amy. I once owned a 2 door Hyundai and DH is 6ft 4. Very funny when I drove over train crossing as his head would hit the roof ;D ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 26, 2012, 05:05:34 am
LOL!! My Dhs head nearly hits the roof in our Commodore!! He's over 30cm taller than me!  :o  Can't count the amount of times he has been referred to as my Dad!  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 26, 2012, 05:07:50 am
LOL gotta love little cars ;D

Golly gosh astarra, DH doesn't look old does he? :-))
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Post by: astarra on November 26, 2012, 05:09:33 am
Nope, he's gorgeous!  :-* - but apparently I don't look any older than 17....  :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 26, 2012, 05:13:32 am
Oh...LOL ;D
So we could be sisters :D
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Post by: astarra on November 26, 2012, 05:17:35 am
Yeah, I could be your little sister! So the girls could be your neices!!  :D
Funny how for the last at least 8 years I've always looked 17 tho... :D I have a 6yr old daughter!!!!  :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 26, 2012, 05:21:17 am
I've always wanted a sister :D :D And your girls are so adorable, I would love to be their auntie! :D
So are you not very tall astarra? ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 26, 2012, 05:24:48 am
Ummm...nah, a touch on the short side...about 4ft8.  :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 26, 2012, 05:27:14 am
LOL ;D

I'm 5 ft 7 :-))
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Post by: astarra on November 26, 2012, 05:29:11 am
So you would have to be my BIG sister then!! Even my 'baby' sister is taller than me!!  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 26, 2012, 05:30:47 am
LOL :D I can be your little big sister. Or you could be my big little sister ;D How many sisters do you have? :)
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Post by: astarra on November 26, 2012, 05:31:58 am
4...and 3 brothers...and 7 SILs and 8 BILs.....and 1 forum sister!!!  :D
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Post by: Yvette on November 26, 2012, 05:35:41 am
Wow Astarra you are little  :) :)
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Post by: Halex on November 26, 2012, 05:36:26 am
I am out by the pool again, its a hard life :) ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 26, 2012, 05:36:37 am
Quote from: astarra on November 26, 2012, 05:31:58 am
4...and 3 brothers...and 7 SILs and 8 BILs.....and 1 forum sister!!!  :D

WOW :o :o :o
Thats a lot of brothers and sisters! ;D I'm glad you found a place for me :D
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Post by: astarra on November 26, 2012, 05:38:05 am
Always Amy!!!  :D

Halex, that sounds good, how's the recovery going?

Yvette...yep, I'm little!  :D
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Post by: Halex on November 26, 2012, 05:39:08 am
Quote from: astarra on November 26, 2012, 05:38:05 am
Always Amy!!!  :D

Halex, that sounds good, how's the recovery going?

Yvette...yep, I'm little!  :D

Backwards today, slept funny >:( hoe to orrow will be good :)
Thanks for asking :)
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Post by: Yvette on November 26, 2012, 05:39:21 am
Astarra your daughters might tower over you soon  ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on November 26, 2012, 05:40:13 am
posting photos today  on my blog :) :)
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Post by: astarra on November 26, 2012, 05:40:52 am
It is Miss6s aim in life - to be taller than me...she is already up to my underarm. Don't think it will take long... :-)) :D
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Post by: mab19 on November 26, 2012, 05:46:54 am
Took DH Christmas shopping today.  Big mistake.  As soon as I had purchased everything on my list he was ready to come home.  No chance of looking about or a bite of lunch.  Next time I will take a girlfriend with me, much more fun.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 26, 2012, 05:49:03 am
Quote from: astarra on November 26, 2012, 05:40:52 am
It is Miss6s aim in life - to be taller than me...she is already up to my underarm. Don't think it will take long... :-)) :D

Wow :o Does she look a lot like you as well? When she's a bit older and taller people might think she's your sister too! :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Nikkit on November 26, 2012, 05:51:50 am
I've cleaned the house, with Miss 16 helping seeing as she has finished school for the year.
And I've cleaned out a freezer, oh boy - there were some mystery containers in there! You know the ones where you chuck some leftovers into a container and into the freezer thinking "I'll remember what's in that". Buzz wrong! Not identifiable, and not game to do the taste test, and have no idea how long they've been in there. Chooks and dogs eating well (???) tonight!
Have to admit I did find some "semi-dried capsicum" from July 2007.  :o :o
It has been chucked to the chooks!

And my Miss 16 is almost as tall as me, I'm 6'1". Kinda hope she stops growing now as jeans are a pain in the backside to get for me. (thank goodness for online shopping as I get mine from the US!)
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Post by: Moptop on November 26, 2012, 07:40:57 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on November 25, 2012, 02:42:55 pm
Mop top off memory look under iPad tips and tricks 2nd page. Next question...do you have an iPad or PC?

I have an iPad.  Still haven't had 5 spare minutes to have a read of the thread - keep coming on here instead ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 26, 2012, 07:52:41 am
Finally the delivery man came, nothing exciting just my catch of the day and the boys books from the book depository, still no SS, astarra so nice to'meet'someone else on the shorter side, I'm 5 ft and my eldest DD is shorter than me was hoping she would grow a little more but wasn't to be::)
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 26, 2012, 09:35:20 am
Wow nikkit that's tall. Good to see your freezer is in shape now.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 26, 2012, 09:40:32 am
I am same as you Suzanne and my eldest DD is 5 ft 4 and youngest DD 5ft 2
I love my heels and only wear flats when walking the dogs.  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 26, 2012, 09:42:02 am
Quote from: mab19 on November 26, 2012, 05:46:54 am
Took DH Christmas shopping today.  Big mistake.  As soon as I had purchased everything on my list he was ready to come home.  No chance of looking about or a bite of lunch.  Next time I will take a girlfriend with me, much more fun.
I learnt a loooong time ago never take your DH shopping :D :D :D :D I got fed up with " what else do you want" :-)) I agree take a girlfriend so much more fun ;)
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Post by: obbie on November 26, 2012, 09:44:50 am
here for a quick time now, before kids go to bed
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 26, 2012, 10:58:13 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on November 26, 2012, 09:40:32 am
I am same as you Suzanne and my eldest DD is 5 ft 4 and youngest DD 5ft 2
I love my heels and only wear flats when walking the dogs.  ;D
Slippers and sneakers are my only flats too MF
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on November 26, 2012, 12:25:13 pm
Watching the tribute to WH.

CP is trying out hs vocals to I will always love you :)

Bless, he is no whitney, but we are all cracked up laughing with his singing.

He has nw decided that maybe Usher is hs style, he loves OMG
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on November 26, 2012, 12:47:55 pm
just discovered Pinterest not quite sure what to do with it yet!!!! But enjoying looking through all the photos!  as my main hobby is public speaking I am hoping that I may find some inspirational pictures or quotes that may give me ideas for speech writing. 

Now Kicking back in hotel In Broome  watching TV.
Trying not to worry about the two DD's who are down south at " leavers ".  DH only has himself and one DD at home all week!!!
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Post by: Halex on November 26, 2012, 12:54:43 pm
Enjoy ghm.

We are now singung  & dancing gangnam style :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on November 26, 2012, 01:05:44 pm
Hi Halex how did WH tribute turn to gangnam style???? poor WH didn't live long enough to meet Mr Gangnam or whatever his name is!!
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Post by: Halex on November 26, 2012, 01:14:20 pm
OPEN GANGNAM STYLE

Think we have the dance now. Watched Psy instruct how to do it:)

Yes, just a crazy house we live in ghm, :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 26, 2012, 01:16:31 pm
LOL Hally, I'd love to spend a day in your world ;D
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Post by: Halex on November 26, 2012, 01:18:13 pm
We have a long hallway, great for GANGNAM STYLE :)

Cp should go to bed >:(

Off to bed now for cp, jst dwnladed the lyrics phoentically, tomorrows challenge dance & sing.

He did a maths test today, got 100%,  then was told it was a year 6 test, he is in year 3, so a treat to stay up a bit :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 26, 2012, 05:54:49 pm
Quote from: Greyhoundmum on November 26, 2012, 12:47:55 pm
just discovered Pinterest not quite sure what to do with it yet!!!! But enjoying looking through all the photos!  as my main hobby is public speaking I am hoping that I may find some inspirational pictures or quotes that may give me ideas for speech writing. 

Now Kicking back in hotel In Broome  watching TV.
Trying not to worry about the two DD's who are down south at " leavers ".  DH only has himself and one DD at home all week!!!

Try not to worry about your DD's on "leavers" GHM.
What you can't see can't hurt.
I am sure they will have a great time and not do anything silly.
The minority troublemakers give everyone a bad name but most of the kids are sensible   ;D
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Post by: obbie on November 26, 2012, 08:44:29 pm
one of my friends lives on pintrest
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 26, 2012, 10:06:28 pm
Quote from: Halex on November 26, 2012, 01:18:13 pm
He did a maths test today, got 100%,  then was told it was a year 6 test, he is in year 3, so a treat to stay up a bit :)

Wow! :o :D Congratulations cp! :)
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Post by: chrissa on November 26, 2012, 10:10:50 pm
Halex, it's good exercise and so much fun - as long as no one videos it and puts it on you tube !
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Post by: Halex on November 26, 2012, 10:22:32 pm
Quote from: chrissa on November 26, 2012, 10:10:50 pm
Halex, it's good exercise and so much fun - as long as no one videos it and puts it on you tube !

That would be awful, i woud be embarrased as :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 27, 2012, 12:54:35 am
A video of Hally doing the Gangnam style dance would be good.  :)

I had a nice 1.5 hour cycle this morning; now I am stuck at work for the day.  How boring!!
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Post by: JulieO on November 27, 2012, 01:09:27 am
Not a great deal today.  Took my car in early this morning to have the windows tinted so just waiting to hear it's ready to pick up. 

Feel a bit tired today so might just have a relaxing day, all the housework is done anyway and have nothing pressing that I have to do.

Might go through the book MJ sent, some nice dessert recipes in there.   :)
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Post by: obbie on November 27, 2012, 01:10:18 am
hanging out on here
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 01:13:04 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on November 27, 2012, 12:54:35 am
I had a nice 1.5 hour cycle this morning; now I am stuck at work for the day.  How boring!!

The joys of being an adult and not winning lotto! :-)) ;D

I'm hanging out at home, wondering what time DB is planning to get out of bed :-)) Also waiting for two phone calls and a text message. Don't you hate waiting for things and not having a clue when they will come? :-\
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 27, 2012, 01:16:23 am
I do Amy as time seems to drag  >:(
Hope you have a good day. We just came in from lunch.
Mum having a nana nap then we going down into town for some souvenir shopping and our glass of wine in my fav little tapas bar.
Feel like a nana nap myself LOL
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 01:21:44 am
It sure does MF :-))
Souvenir shopping sounds fun! When I go on a holiday I think that will be my favourite part ;D
I'm sure you could sneak in a nana nap MF, I won't tell your mum LOL ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 27, 2012, 01:25:12 am
Actually it should be me having the nana nap as I am Nana and my mum Is Gran   ;D
I am happy sitting out on the balcony with my iPad and a lemon tea.
Have you received your calls or text yet?
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Post by: astarra on November 27, 2012, 01:25:36 am
Well have a nap then MF!!!  :D

Today I have had a random day...first up realised DH had left his lunchbox behind  :-)) , so when I took miss6 to school I had take it out to him (15min each way), got home and was hanging some more washing when the school rang to say Miss6 had dropped her lunchbox and spilt the contents all over the ground (outside) so therefore had no lunch...so I had to make her another lunch and take it to her. In the mean time I have tidied the house ready to vac (but miss22mths was asleep, so will do that now she is awake), done and hung 3 loads of washing, cleaned a bed that miss3 spewed in  :P, folded some dry wash, put away, dishes etc, normal day-to-day stuff. So muggy here today doesn't make me feel very energetic!  :)  Oh well, time to cook lunch now! :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 01:27:41 am
Wow astarra, what a day! But it almost seems normal for you :-\ :)

Quote from: Mama Fergie on November 27, 2012, 01:25:12 am
Actually it should be me having the nana nap as I am Nana and my mum Is Gran   ;D
I am happy sitting out on the balcony with my iPad and a lemon tea.
Have you received your calls or text yet?

LOL you better wake up your mum and tell her isn't eligible for nana naps ;D
No calls or texts yet :(
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Post by: astarra on November 27, 2012, 01:30:59 am
Almost normal, but a few stray jobs thrown in here and there to keep me awake!!  :D
I have just set the kids up with coloring books and pencils (and done some coloring myself  ;) ), it is fun being a mum, I still get to do kids stuff!!  ;D
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Post by: Wonder on November 27, 2012, 01:38:52 am
Just having a toasted sandwhich at work and having a peek on here while I eat it.

MF I would go the nana nap. The wine at the tapas bar sounds great.
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Post by: obbie on November 27, 2012, 01:40:00 am
yes Astarra, sometimes its fun
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 27, 2012, 01:41:35 am
The nana nap might refresh me for more wine at the tapas bar Wonder  ;D
Good idea  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 03:39:53 am
Quote from: astarra on November 27, 2012, 01:30:59 am
Almost normal, but a few stray jobs thrown in here and there to keep me awake!!  :D
I have just set the kids up with coloring books and pencils (and done some coloring myself  ;) ), it is fun being a mum, I still get to do kids stuff!!  ;D

Lucky you astarra ;D ;D I'm not a kid anymore and I'm not a mum either, so I don't have any excuses for doing colouring in :-))
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Post by: Halex on November 27, 2012, 03:44:28 am
Christmas & birthday shopping
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 27, 2012, 04:19:32 am
It's raining cats and dogs in November. All the months rain in 6 hours gotta love Victoria!
Took DS4 to magic show very good. Thank you to the local lions club for putting on.
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Post by: Wonder on November 27, 2012, 04:45:00 am
Your making me jealous MF, I would love a nice glass of wine at a Tapas bar. I'm not one for naps during the day though.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 27, 2012, 04:48:35 am
Did the ironing and then poppped up to the post office as I had some bills to pay and some mail to post!

Maybe cooking this afternoon.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 27, 2012, 04:56:36 am
I don't  nap in the day either Wonder unless I am unwell which isn't very often. Probably jinxed myself now  :o
Was feeling tired but cup of tea on balcony refreshed me.
Off to tapas bar now  ;)
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Post by: deedub on November 27, 2012, 05:07:17 am
Quote from: Halex on November 26, 2012, 01:18:13 pm

Off to bed now for cp, jst dwnladed the lyrics phoentically, tomorrows challenge dance & sing.

He did a maths test today, got 100%,  then was told it was a year 6 test, he is in year 3, so a treat to stay up a bit :)

Great job cp, does he get his maths skills from his mum?
My DD's friend is half Korean, knows all the words to gangnam style 😛
Today I've done some shopping, cooking, housework etc. Now at kids' swimming lessons - nothing exciting happening here!
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 07:11:22 am
I found two baskets full of clean washing in the laundry, so I've spent the afternoon ironing and folding up ;)
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Post by: Halex on November 27, 2012, 08:04:46 am
Quote
Great job cp, does he get his maths skills from his mum?
My DD's friend is half Korean, knows all the words to gangnam style
Today I've done some shopping, cooking, housework etc. Now at kids' swimming lessons - nothing exciting happening here!

No he gets it from his dad, soon I am going to be unable to help him with his maths, niot good at algebra etc.

Cp would be most jealous.

Off to tenns with cp
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on November 27, 2012, 09:46:30 am
For me full day of work meetings in Broome, very very hot. stocked up from woollies before heading out into more remote area tomorrow and Thursday. Hoping to have another cool local beer tonight. youngest DD is home alone with DH other two DDs behaving themselves at leavers so all good 😄
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Post by: judydawn on November 27, 2012, 10:01:39 am
I don't know how you can bear it up there GHM. When the ship we were on visited Broome, I went into town for a quick look then straight back again - too hot for me.  DH didn't leave the ship in Broome or Exmouth and the older people were told it was not a good idea to leave the ship.  Of course most of them didn't listen and paid the price.
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 27, 2012, 01:02:46 pm
JD after a while you acclimatise. We lived in Port Hedland for a while and you get used to it. Oftetn you are only out in the heat to get from your conditioned house into your air conditioned car and the to your are conditioned work.  Whne DD comes down ot visit from up north she is often cold and we are sitting around in shorts.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 27, 2012, 08:50:55 pm
I love Broom. The hotter the better.. Beautiful town.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 27, 2012, 09:04:15 pm
Broome is lovely.  :D
I am one of those people who can enjoy all climates. I love the heat but I like being all rugged up in cool weather also.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 10:21:37 pm
Heat = flies :-))
I much prefer cold, stormy, wet weather ;D
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Post by: astarra on November 27, 2012, 10:34:36 pm
I don't like it too hot...my motto is 'you can always put more clothes on, you can't always take more off'  :o
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 10:35:49 pm
My thoughts exactly astarra!! :D :D
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Post by: Halex on November 27, 2012, 10:38:01 pm
Deedub we cant sing gangnam style, it was too hard, we tried last night & def cant sign & dance at the same time. :o
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Post by: gertbysea on November 27, 2012, 10:54:44 pm
Quote from: astarra on November 27, 2012, 10:34:36 pm
I don't like it too hot...my motto is 'you can always put more clothes on, you can't always take more off'  :o

Who says!

Gert
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Post by: astarra on November 27, 2012, 10:57:25 pm
Me - if ya already naked there ain't alot more u can remove!!!  :o
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Post by: judydawn on November 27, 2012, 11:14:30 pm
Quote from: Delightful Den on November 27, 2012, 01:02:46 pm
JD after a while you acclimatise. We lived in Port Hedland for a while and you get used to it. Often you are only out in the heat to get from your conditioned house into your air conditioned car and the to your are conditioned work. 

If you get used to it DD, it appears you can't live without your air conditioner  ;D  I lived in Darwin for 2 years around 40 years ago and hated every minute of it unless it was pouring with rain.  When it stopped though, that was a different matter - muggy & sticky. The rain was at least cooling whilst it was coming down. I can't remember how often during the day I used to hop under a cold shower. I could well understand why they paid you extra to live in places like that - I wonder if they still do.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 27, 2012, 11:19:04 pm
No amount of money would make me live somewhere like that Judy. It sounds horrible :P
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Post by: Yvette on November 27, 2012, 11:29:33 pm
I don't like the heat either, prefer to be cold than hot
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Post by: obbie on November 28, 2012, 01:05:09 am
love the heat,  :) :) :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 28, 2012, 02:15:09 am
I love the heat too, I can't ever get warm in winter  :-))

Today I have done all the washing, made all the beds, cleaned the bathrooms and dd and I did some gluing.

Was going to go to the shops for some morning tea  but the weather here is truly horrible wet, thunder,lightning and very windy they are saying about 100km winds. I thought we had seen the last of this strange weather oh well at least I fertilised my lawn last night in time for the rain  ;D
Maybe we can make some gingerbread men instead
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Post by: astarra on November 28, 2012, 02:16:16 am
Gingerbread man making sounds fun, suzanne.  :)
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Post by: Wonder on November 28, 2012, 02:21:59 am
I don't mind the heat but hate humidity. I love the changing of the seasons that's why I love Melbourne so much - 4 seasons in one day!
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 28, 2012, 02:43:55 am
You should come and try Albany for that too Wonder :-))
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 28, 2012, 03:09:17 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 27, 2012, 11:14:30 pm
Quote from: Delightful Den on November 27, 2012, 01:02:46 pm
JD after a while you acclimatise. We lived in Port Hedland for a while and you get used to it. Often you are only out in the heat to get from your conditioned house into your air conditioned car and the to your are conditioned work. 

If you get used to it DD, it appears you can't live without your air conditioner  ;D  I lived in Darwin for 2 years around 40 years ago and hated every minute of it unless it was pouring with rain.  When it stopped though, that was a different matter - muggy & sticky. The rain was at least cooling whilst it was coming down. I can't remember how often during the day I used to hop under a cold shower. I could well understand why they paid you extra to live in places like that - I wonder if they still do.

We are soft compared to the pioneers. They lived in places like Darwin, Port Hedland and Broome with no Air conditioning. I can manage  the heat or the cold it doesn't really matter to me. I am not fond of the humidity you get in Darwin, Broom and along the Pilbara coast.
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Post by: deedub on November 28, 2012, 03:44:06 am
I prefer the heat, although tomorrow's forecast of 38deg will be a challenge!
I had an appointment in the city this morning then did a bit more Xmas shopping... and I just had to pop into myer's as someone had given me a gift voucher!
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Post by: astarra on November 28, 2012, 03:57:27 am
Right now I am lying on my bed trying to stay awake as miss6 will be home soon. My kids have nicely given me their cold/flu/sore throat/headache thing.  >:(
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 28, 2012, 04:00:11 am
Yes, kids do love sharing... :( Hope it clears up soon astarra :-*
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 28, 2012, 04:08:30 am
Get well soon astarra
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Post by: astarra on November 28, 2012, 04:40:16 am
Thanx Amy and Suzanne... TBH, IFLCT  :P
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Post by: Wonder on November 28, 2012, 04:45:30 am
Hope you were able to get at least a little rest astarra. hope you are feeling better tomorrow.
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Post by: berringamababe on November 28, 2012, 05:16:06 am
Procrastinating ;(
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 28, 2012, 05:16:50 am
I am off to a retirement afternoon tea for one of the school staff I support. She is retiring after 40 years of service to the school.

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Post by: cookie1 on November 28, 2012, 05:23:07 am
We lived in Broome for a couple of years. The worst time of the year was October when the sun was directly overhead. They called it suicide month. The humidity in Port Hedland is much much worse than Broome. It was the only place I have enjoyed doing duty in the rain.
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Post by: obbie on November 28, 2012, 05:25:19 am
looking at stuff to buy :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 28, 2012, 05:49:49 am
Quote from: astarra on November 28, 2012, 04:40:16 am
Thanx Amy and Suzanne... TBH, IFLCT  :P

 :( :( :(

Hugs :-*

Quote from: berringamababe on November 28, 2012, 05:16:06 am
Procrastinating ;(

What about BB?
I always promise myself I'll stop procrastinating....tomorrow ;)
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Post by: mcmich on November 28, 2012, 05:52:29 am
Work, it was a very busy day. As it's a private hospital all the surgeons are pushing their cases through at a phenomenal rate before Christmas when the surgical wards close for 2 weeks.

Day goes fast although I don't feel I spend enough time with my patients.  :)
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Post by: berringamababe on November 28, 2012, 05:54:40 am
Amy - So many things on my to do list including an online exam.  But it is cold windy and wet so I have just played on the iPad reading recipes  I did just stuff 2 squash for tea and about to make a pie for lunch then of to work for 3 hours. 
Don't want to go out in the storm ;(
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 28, 2012, 05:57:21 am
I don't blame you for not wanting to go out into a storm BB :( I reckon stay inside and keep warm and cosy :) When does the exam have to be completed by?

Quote from: mcmich on November 28, 2012, 05:52:29 am
Work, it was a very busy day. As it's a private hospital all the surgeons are pushing their cases through at a phenomenal rate before Christmas when the surgical wards close for 2 weeks.

Day goes fast although I don't feel I spend enough time with my patients.  :)

You sounds like a really nice nurse Mich :-*
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Post by: mcmich on November 28, 2012, 05:59:35 am
Thanks DFD. BB, hard going out to work of an evening in the wet.
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Post by: maddy on November 28, 2012, 06:58:19 am
finished decorating the Christmas mantle   :D, More paddock runs, massive overhaul in my bedroom...still in progress  :-)), about to pick up the boy from training, then I'll think about dinner...couldn't really be bothered tonight  :-\
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 28, 2012, 10:53:43 am
You sounds like you need hugs Maddy :-*

I took Goliath out again today. I'm so proud of him, he managed to get over a curb!!! :o :D It was my fault for driving too close to it obviously, but he got right over it! ;D
Now its peeing down with rain. And possibly hail, it sounds very heavy :-\
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 28, 2012, 11:03:35 am
;D;DAmy, your funny
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Post by: KarenH on November 28, 2012, 11:17:28 am
I have spent the evening cooking desserts in preparation for our work christmas party on Saturday - about 50 adults and 20 kids - yikes  :o

And right now I am filling paper bags with mixed lollies for Santa to give to the kids when he visits - one for the bag and one for me, one for the bag and one for me ........ OMG no wonder I feel quite ill  :-)) :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 28, 2012, 11:20:18 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on November 28, 2012, 11:03:35 am
;D;DAmy, your funny

I try suzanne ;D Life is too short to be serious all the time! :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 28, 2012, 11:22:10 am
Exactly Amy and sometimes those curbs jump out at you, I just say oops chuck it in the boot ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 28, 2012, 11:24:45 am
LOL ;D We've got to live on the edge sometimes and take the curb when it comes ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 28, 2012, 11:25:43 am
When do you get your logbook?
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Post by: obbie on November 29, 2012, 01:42:55 am
cooking, yes i must do that tonight..
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Post by: deedub on November 29, 2012, 01:50:11 am
Working from home today - just this once I wish I was in the office with the air conditioning! Just read the school newsletter, they made $80,000 profit from the fair on Saturday, excellent!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 29, 2012, 01:52:47 am
That's a fantastic profit deedub  ;D
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Post by: Emme on November 29, 2012, 01:56:55 am
Have just made a couple of jars of Strawberry Jam so far.
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Post by: obbie on November 29, 2012, 01:59:21 am
$80,000 from one school, must be huge school... :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 29, 2012, 02:43:09 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on November 28, 2012, 11:25:43 am
When do you get your logbook?

When I feel confident enough to take my test... :-))
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Post by: deedub on November 29, 2012, 02:47:18 am
School fairs are big business around here, all the schools do them this time of year and they all get about the same profit depending on the weather. We have about 500 kids at our school, prep to year 6, but size wise it's not that big since we're in the inner suburbs - not much land, they have to use the local park across the road for P.E.
Over the years the fair has paid for landscaping, fencing, bike shed, sports shed, new library, interactive whiteboards etc. and now the principal wants a new science building so it will be going towards that. God knows where they'll put it, the kids are squashed in like bugs now!
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Post by: mcmich on November 29, 2012, 04:41:08 am
Very nice profit Dee. $80,000 will make a big difference.  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 29, 2012, 04:46:30 am
Holy mackarel, I missed reading that in your last post deedub :o $80,000 is huge! I remember we were lucky to make even $2000 at most of our school fundraiser events :-\

Today we've been hiding inside from the rain and hail. It was so loud earlier we couldn't hear each other talking. I think it must be the storm coming down from Perth :)

I've also been to the post office ;)
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Post by: mcmich on November 29, 2012, 04:50:27 am
Ooohhh Amy - The Post Office  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 29, 2012, 04:51:43 am
I love the post office, not only for recieving, but also for giving ;)
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Post by: mcmich on November 29, 2012, 04:53:46 am
So which were you doing there today?

I love the post office too, they have such good stuff.  :D

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Post by: Amy :-) on November 29, 2012, 04:56:14 am
Today I was giving Mich ;) ;) ;)

They usually have pretty cheap cookbooks there, and novels too ;D
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Post by: obbie on November 29, 2012, 05:37:44 am
thinking about buying a expensive bag..... :)
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Post by: mcmich on November 29, 2012, 05:43:06 am
Do it Robyn  ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 29, 2012, 08:14:33 am
I went out for a bike ride this morning.  I watched the weather and kept changing my mind about going finalluy went in the end and rode for an hour and thirty-five minutes. I got wet and blown all over the place.  Couldn't feel my toes for about an hour after I got back.

I had to drive to a town about an hour away when I got to work.  Always fun in this weather made even more interesting by all the road works.

looking forward to going home now.
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 29, 2012, 08:55:49 am
Your very brave riding in this weather DD, the pictures on last nights news were amazing, such strong winds
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Post by: obbie on November 29, 2012, 08:45:48 pm
I have to do some work today
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Post by: astarra on November 29, 2012, 10:08:24 pm
Today I need to be doing lots of housework as I slept all day yesterday at MILs place (went up to drop the girls off as I was feeling so  :P , she took one look at me and told me I shouldn't be driving...) so got nothing done. Still feel rotten today but not as bad so will see what I can get done.  :) Also am going to an Enjo demo at 10am.
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Post by: maddy on November 29, 2012, 10:49:46 pm
too hot to sleep last night,  and I'm miss grumpy this morning  >:(......so look out Telstra when I see you soon, and demand to know why this months bill is $900   :o  instead of around $380 as it normally is!  I suspect the plans we were told that were a better deal, actually are not!
then meeting a friend for lunch, picking up the Lego advent calendar for the boy, shopping, then cricket.

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Post by: astarra on November 29, 2012, 10:54:33 pm
 :o Wow, good luck with Telstra Maddy.  Probably a good thing if you really ARE grumpy!!  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 29, 2012, 10:54:55 pm
Uh oh Maddy.... that is a very large Telstra bill. The bast**ds! My mum had the same trouble when she swapped plans >:(

Quote from: astarra on November 29, 2012, 10:08:24 pm
Today I need to be doing lots of housework as I slept all day yesterday at MILs place (went up to drop the girls off as I was feeling so  :P , she took one look at me and told me I shouldn't be driving...) so got nothing done. Still feel rotten today but not as bad so will see what I can get done.  :) Also am going to an Enjo demo at 10am.

I hope you feel better soon astarra, it sounds like this illness has really knocked you :(
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Post by: Halex on November 29, 2012, 10:55:30 pm
Dont ask?!?!?!

Busy yesterday, girlfriends birthday lunch, friend visiting etc.

Cps birthday party, saturday, its 20 degrees today, having a pool party, with 11 boys. Storm ripped our pop up tent into pieces, garden a mess after spending  a day & half cleaning it. Hope its hot for sat or they are going to trash the house.

Strap finally off my back, still sore from time to fime. Picked up an allergy from a puppy dog, right eyeball sore & yellow.

Got news my MIL has bone cancer, been told us terminal & aggresive, dh flying over east sunday fr a few days to see what the situation is. So all plans from next week owards in limbo. The bone cancer came out of no where, shocked & worried & upset. She is cps last grandarent, so its all very sad, only 76.

What am I doing today....... Trying to sort out backyard, have to be careful or I will be back to square 1 with shoulder. Cooking for party, done nothing atm, not even a cake. Cleaning up house.


Oh what a day or few... :-\

Atm aving a cuppa in bed, dreading to get out.

Plus we have school dsco tonight
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Post by: astarra on November 29, 2012, 10:59:16 pm
Oh H... :'(
Bigs hugs.  :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 29, 2012, 11:17:22 pm
Thats terrible Hally :'( :'( Big hugs from me too xx
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Post by: Wonder on November 29, 2012, 11:25:16 pm
Hally what a few days. Be careful with your shoulder or you'll not only be back to square one but also having to deal with the pain on top of everything else. Hugs to you and your family. Hope the news isn't as bad with MIL as you are expecting, my Mum was diagnosed with bone cancer coming up to 12 years ago, at the time of the diagnosis and we were told at the absolute best we could hope for her to get 5 years. She has fought it all the way and while she is deteriorating we never thought she would still be around.

Amy - I'm not sure if it's the same in WA but in Vic when you get your learners permit (from 16), you get a log book and need to update everytime you drive the car. You have to log a minimum of 120 hours before you are even allowed to go for your actual licence, in most cases we've been told they automaticaly deduct 10% - 15% of the hours of what is in the log book as they figure everyone adds additional hours so in reality you need to have logged around 135 hours. Our DD only has 20hrs so far - still a long way to go.
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Post by: Halex on November 29, 2012, 11:27:13 pm
Yes I know, its all got on top f me, silly ay, the last straw was the weather >:(

Well i got up, threw ingredients into my beloved TM for brownies, they are in the oven now, need them forvmy ricky road pizza. At least thats them done :)

Having toast now, then school, then shopping, the full into it until school pick up.
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Post by: Halex on November 29, 2012, 11:29:50 pm
Quote from: Wonder on November 29, 2012, 11:25:16 pm
Hally what a few days. Be careful with your shoulder or you'll not only be back to square one but also having to deal with the pain on top of everything else. Hugs to you and your family. Hope the news isn't as bad with MIL as you are expecting, my Mum was diagnosed with bone cancer coming up to 12 years ago, at the time of the diagnosis and we were told at the absolute best we could hope for her to get 5 years. She has fought it all the way and while she is deteriorating we never thought she would still be around.

Amy - I'm not sure if it's the same in WA but in Vic when you get your learners permit (from 16), you get a log book and need to update everytime you drive the car. You have to log a minimum of 120 hours before you are even allowed to go for your actual licence, in most cases we've been told they automaticaly deduct 10% - 15% of the hours of what is in the log book as they figure everyone adds additional hours so in reality you need to have logged around 135 hours. Our DD only has 20hrs so far - still a long way to go.

Thans Wonder, will tell dh. The problem also she had a lump the size of a coin n her head, its cancer too & its now all over the sides of her head & forehead. Dh will know more when he visits, his sisters are a mess & we get different stories from them.

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Post by: astarra on November 29, 2012, 11:31:00 pm
Halex - please take care.  :-*
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Post by: Halex on November 29, 2012, 11:35:20 pm
I had already decided to buy a few things party pies etc, but I am going to buy most of the party food, the kids wont care anf most of them will be used to shop food anyway.


Wonder, just sent dh email about your mums news, sounds promsing. Hs sister were talking, might not even make it to xmas, they are european & very emotional, dh says one tends to over dramatise. So once he has been he will know more, short trip as he has to be back fr cps birthday on thursday.

Oh well must et dressed & start my long day.

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Post by: dede on November 29, 2012, 11:57:08 pm
Just  finished giving the house a good clean. Very warm here today.
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Post by: obbie on November 29, 2012, 11:59:36 pm
working :D :D
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Post by: Katiej on November 30, 2012, 12:00:40 am
Dear Hally, terrible news about your MIL, hopefully once DH gets there he will be able to find out how bad it is. My heart goes out to you and your family, hoping for good news. Take care.

Good idea to buy some of the food for the party, the kids won't mind and sounds like you have enough other things to worry about,

Big hug xxx
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Post by: dede on November 30, 2012, 12:04:57 am
Just read your post Hally :(, that's very sad news
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Post by: dede on November 30, 2012, 12:08:34 am
I didn't finish my post.....

As you might remember my mum found out she has Cancer as well recently. It's a horrible feeling and you feel so helpless because there is nothing you can do to fix it. Just being there for them is a huge help.
My mum had further tests and they also found cancer in 3 other places, but the good news for her is its not aggressive and the doctors seem to think it should be very treatable to the point of making it go away all together.
  Hugs for you and your family.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 30, 2012, 12:12:03 am
Quote from: Wonder on November 29, 2012, 11:25:16 pm
Amy - I'm not sure if it's the same in WA but in Vic when you get your learners permit (from 16), you get a log book and need to update everytime you drive the car. You have to log a minimum of 120 hours before you are even allowed to go for your actual licence, in most cases we've been told they automaticaly deduct 10% - 15% of the hours of what is in the log book as they figure everyone adds additional hours so in reality you need to have logged around 135 hours. Our DD only has 20hrs so far - still a long way to go.

We have different rules here Wonder. I got my L's by doing the theory test and am having lessons, and when I'm able to drive confidently I can take the test to get my logbook. Only then I can start recording hours. I only have to do a minimum of 25 hours, but I have to have the log book for at least 6 months before I can get my P's. In saying that, the rules were changed on the 12th November, but since I got my L's before that, the old rules still apply to me.
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 30, 2012, 12:13:07 am
Quote from: dede on November 30, 2012, 12:08:34 am
I didn't finish my post.....

As you might remember my mum found out she has Cancer as well recently. It's a horrible feeling and you feel so helpless because there is nothing you can do to fix it. Just being there for them is a huge help.
My mum had further tests and they also found cancer in 3 other places, but the good news for her is its not aggressive and the doctors seem to think it should be very treatable to the point of making it go away all together.

Thats great news about the cancer being treatable Mandi. I wish it wasn't in so many places though, your poor mum :(
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Post by: Halex on November 30, 2012, 12:14:21 am
Leaving now for school, then I am starting my day.

Great news Dede that your mums is curable.

She has been told its terminal, she can hardly walk atm, crawls around the house & has oatches of morphine in each arm.

4-6 weeks ago she complanied that ine leg was very sore, thought it was  nerve problems, now they found it was bine cancer & is now in bith legs.

Dh will get to the bottom of it, perth-Melb is a long distance  in times like these.

Yes Katie, buying up Coles today :)

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Post by: obbie on November 30, 2012, 12:47:23 am
Just read your other post Hally, sending hugs.
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Post by: Halex on November 30, 2012, 02:21:23 am
Just going to post on this thread onky atm.

Done the shopping, made the brownies, made 2 batches of cookies n cram ice cream. Have cup cakes in oven.

Having a cuppa, then tackling outisde for an hour, just to make a start.

Going to start the party with soccer, get the kids hot. Cp was given 2 goals for his birthday, opened early as i knew what theynwere & needed for party.
Have 12 water guns, 600 water bombs, & 6 catapultsfor the bombs, youncan throw or catapult.

Food, pizzas, savoury & sweet, party pies bought, chciken n rosemary drunsticks, bought, frankfurter sausages, rainbow biscuits bought, chips & lollies, cup cakes as birthday cake, have Avenger flags.

Brownies & ice cream, i think thats enough, 11 boys.

Cheese platter & bought dips for the adults! Plus arancini balls bought & dipping sauce bought
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 30, 2012, 03:18:06 am
Hugs Hally
Good luck with the party tomorrow, you sound as organised as can be, 11 boys will be nice and noisy xxx
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 30, 2012, 03:19:25 am
Getting organised for the Christmas tree going up after school, ds7 couldn't sit still this morning he was so excited, this is the best time of year;D
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Post by: Wonder on November 30, 2012, 03:23:36 am
good luck with the party tomorrow Hally, it was a great idea to buy the food, as you say the kids won't know if it's home made and i find it's always hit and miss if they actually eat it all after all the work.

It's great that your DH has been able to come across and at least find out for himself exactly what is going on, there is always so much miscommunication when things are so emotional. Hoping for good news for you.

Watch your shoulder cleaning the yard - maybe wait until CP gets home and he can give you a hand.
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Post by: Halex on November 30, 2012, 03:40:26 am
Yes, we normally have so much left over that I am giving it away.

Havent started the garden yet, nearly finushed the kitchen, living & dining areas, prob about another 30 mins.

Need to ice the cup cakes, even tempted to sprinkle with icing sugar & stick my flags in.


Update :)
Kitchen done :) balloons picked up :)

So must the cup cakes & tidy uo outside.

DH trying to buy another pop up tent after work.

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Post by: cookie1 on November 30, 2012, 05:25:56 am
Hally the boys won't have clue where the food came from, and they won't notice the garden. They will probably still swim even if it is cool. Make them hot milo to warm up.

I know what you mean with Europeans and cancer. My FIL had stomach cancer and told absolutely no one. The day he was operated on DH rang the surgeon to ask what the op was for. :-\
MIL had an absolute fit when I told her I had just had a melanoma removed (5 years ago) and was planning my funeral there and then. Your MIL news doesn't sound good, but I wish your DH all the best going over. At least he will be able to see for himself and posssibly speak to the doctors involved.
Much love to you both.
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Post by: Halex on November 30, 2012, 06:35:20 am
Thanks cookie, yes your right they arent going to care bout the leaves on the grassetc. the pool is heated & i will clean that in the morning, the hot spa will be  at around 35 degrees, maybe slightly less. They will eat any food, they are boys ;D


Yes i dont think its too good at all, poor dh will be there with the 3 sisters all talking all over each other etc. to be honest glad we are not going, probably after xmas if she is still here. The worst thing is, we really dont know as the emails  come back & forth, the last one, was information overload, thats all we were told.


 :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on November 30, 2012, 11:43:40 am
Oh Hally, do take care.
Sounds like CP will have a great party tomorrow. The boys will demolish the food and have heaps of fun with the water balloons and guns.
So sorry to hear about your MIL's cancer
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 30, 2012, 12:06:10 pm
Please take care Hally.Hugs from me too :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: judydawn on November 30, 2012, 12:46:55 pm
Life is certainly a bit up and down for you at the moment Hally.  It's hard to be on top of things after receiving MIL's news but I hope the party goes off well for CP and you get some help cleaning up afterwards so that you don't have another set back.  Food sounds good to me, I'm sure boys that age will eat anything and not complain.

I had to take DH to the hospital today for his bowel problems to be investigated and after making sure he was comfortable I came home and started preparation for my Mum's 90th lunch here tomorrow - minus DH. Timing impeccable once again, it seems every time I organise something (which isn't very often), a spanner gets thrown into the works. If the hospital had rung and told me a bed was available tomorrow and not today, I would have had to postpone Mum's birthday so in that regard, things worked out a little better than usual. Only my DD and her family coming so I breezed through everything tonight and only a couple of things to do in the morning.  Katie lent me her decorating tools and I can't wait to assemble the birthday cake and take a photo in the morning.  I left the decorating to last as I was terrified of starting it but with the right tips, it was quite easy.  Nothing like a maddy creation but hey my name's Judy and for me, I thought it looked OK.
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 30, 2012, 01:38:21 pm
Wishing your mum a very happy birthday for tomorrow Judy and looking forward to your photos, it's a pity DH is going to miss out , hopefully the tests being done have a favourable result  xxx
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 30, 2012, 03:12:39 pm
CP should have a fantastic day Im sure H. Don't cook too much, and remember to relax and have a laugh with the kids. Stand back and don't make the time too structured, and they will have a ball making up their own fun. I'm sure you will have plenty of food knowing you, and no one will go home hungry.  :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on November 30, 2012, 10:11:38 pm
I'm sure the cake looks wonderful Judy. And doesn't have to look like a masterpiece to taste yummy anyway! ;D I hope you all have a fabulous time :)

Hally, I hope you have fun with CP today too, despite the news about your MIL. Best wishes to all of you :-*
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Post by: goldfish on November 30, 2012, 10:26:04 pm
Oh Hally - I'm just catching up on this . . . I'm so sorry to hear of your MIL's illness.  You and your family in thoughts and prayers.  One step and one day at a time.  I know your son's birthday will be one to remember! Just try to put everything else out of your mind for the day and really enjoy cp's special day!!  You're a really special mum !
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Post by: Frozzie on November 30, 2012, 10:37:57 pm
Oh hally so sorry to hear your news.. Its alwys bad whenthe announcement is made.. With my mil we were told no hope etc then she was on different truals and had an op to remove a very large tumour attached to her pancreas but the cancer had spread.. She was in and out of hospital but survived for 5 years.. Bone cancer is never great... We were grateful to have five years and glad she got to see dd too.. Her first and only grand daughter... Its always heart renching... We are still a far cry from getting over her passing in jan..big hugs to you ds and dh and his family... Sad times :(

Please take care of your back.... Sometimes you just have to let go .. This year for ds bday for the first time ever i bought all shop made.. Just too much going on around for me to e cooking.. The kids still ate everything.. Like you said boys..
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Post by: Emme on November 30, 2012, 10:57:44 pm
Sorry to hear your news Hally,  Big Hug  :-*
Please take care of yourself also.

Marie
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Post by: Halex on December 01, 2012, 12:44:32 am
Thank you everyone.

CP so excited, driving us mad. Just decorating ths outside area while dh ceans up. I bought loads of Avengers stuff in Hawaii  so The table A& area we are setting up the food is going to look great. Shame I coukdnt get avengers balloons here but biught te colours & a big Happy Birthday Foil one.

We are starting off with soccer, we have 2 goals,, then they can use the water bomb catapults or the big water guns (super soakers), swim & have a hot spa, food, birthday cake, fhe cookies n cream ice cream in waffe cones, ren they can stay as long as tey like, i have food & wi e for the parents, & their party bag is smiggle stuff.

Another year over, doesnt seem a year ago I did the scooby doo cake.

The cakes this year are terrible, so much pain I couldnt pipe, its just a mess, thought about buying one, but thought no they taste great & the flags are cute, have 6 hulks, 6 captain america, 6 thors & 6 ironmans.

 :)
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Post by: Halex on December 01, 2012, 12:50:31 am
We just rang Nanna, seems she is starting chemo & radio therapy tuesday. So we are taking that as a positive sign, why would  you bother if you were on your last legs.

Les hope the sisters are over dramatic.

Great as dh can take her tuesday & really find out how she is.

They have changed her morphine  & other meds & they seem to be much better, she is being taken out to lunch today by her sster, so thats fantastic news.

She is really excited abut seeing dh, she asked if we could all go, we are hooing to in Jan along with my beloved TM.

 :)
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Post by: Frozzie on December 01, 2012, 02:45:14 am
Hally its none of my business but if you could i would go and see her.. You just never know and we didnt expect mil to pass when she did and we decided not to go for christmas as she seemed fine enough and that was her last... Saying that i dont know your situation or details obviously just i would go if she is asking..
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Post by: Halex on December 01, 2012, 03:43:47 am
Frozzie, we will definitely be going once dh as seen for himself what is going on & how she is. His brother, wife & 4 kids are going down for xmas so we will go at some stage in Jan or before if needed. The trouble is that she cant fit us all in the house so unless its really bad we will wait until hs brother & family have been as hotels are very costly, we did that last year & spent quite a few thousand.

All my part is done for the party. The boys  at tennis atm, the dh & I have to put the new tent up & turn on the heating for the spa.

I think I have too much food  :o :o. its a pizza party & there not even done yet. Hope the boys are hungry, we are now down to 10 kids which is better with team games etc.

We are having gangnam party dance off straight after soccer, then the water games, they shoud be hot by then :)

24 party pies,
20 fairy bread sandwches
16 small chcken drunmsticks
24 cocktail sausages
Platter of party food, salamis, christmas ham, lollies etc, yes & sime veg sticks
Plate of brownies with lollies
Rainbow biscuits
2 bowls of chips, 3 lrge pkts

2 litres of cookies n cream ice cream, home made :P in a waffe cone
24 birthday Avenger cup cakes

AND PIZZAS, only going to do savoury ones now, never done desssrrt & I think there is enough for food.

Then theres cheese, dips etc for te adults  & arancini balls which are still frozen & might not come out.

The garden is looking good, just ready for los & lts of fun ;D ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on December 01, 2012, 03:47:25 am
Good to hear hally..Just saying as we have just been trhough all of it.. not insinuating anything just prefer to say than say nothing.. Hope the party goes well.. Sounds like youve outdone yourself as usual.. Happy bday to cp 😊
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Post by: Halex on December 01, 2012, 03:51:57 am
Quote from: Frozzie on December 01, 2012, 03:47:25 am
Good to hear hally..Just saying as we have just been trhough all of it.. not insinuating anything just prefer to say than say nothing.. Hope the party goes well.. Sounds like youve outdone yourself as usual.. Happy bday to cp 😊
Frozzie its good to say because if you hadnt & it was worse than we thought, you would have wished you had. We can always fly over when dh is there if needed.

Thanks, party should be fun.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 01, 2012, 04:05:37 am
OMG Hally it sounds like you are feeding an army :o ;D Happy birthday to CP, I hope you all have fun :)
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Post by: Halex on December 01, 2012, 04:07:29 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on December 01, 2012, 04:05:37 am
OMG Hally it sounds like you are feeding an army :o ;D Happy birthday to CP, I hope you all have fun :)

I know Ames, & this is me keeping it low key & not doing much this year :)
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Post by: mab19 on December 01, 2012, 04:34:49 am
Hally I know little boys can eat a lot so I am sure you won't have to worry about leftovers  :)  The birthday cake looks great.

Did some housework this morning and then my vacuum cleaner blew up so that was the end of the cleaning.

Wrapped all my Christmas presents and then dragged out the chrissy tree ready for the grand children to decorate.  Then decorated the little tree I put up in my sewing room.
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Post by: Emme on December 01, 2012, 04:44:15 am
Positive thoughts for your MIL Hally.
I think you will have plenty of food for the party, although it is amazing just how much food little boys can go through.  ;D
I bet they have a great time.
 The power has been going on and off and I am wondering whether I risk turning the oven on, I have some bread rolls to cook  ??? ??? very windy here
Marie
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 01, 2012, 04:46:16 am
Just catching up now Hally and so sorry to hear about your mil. You and your family are in our thoughts. All the best. On a more cheerful note, wishing your son a happy birthday and hope he has a great birthday and yes you have too much food. But it's not a party unless you go overboard. :)
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Post by: mcmich on December 01, 2012, 05:54:52 am
Judy hope your mum has a lovely lunch with you and your daughters family and that DH's problem is sorted out.

Great job Hally, CP will have a great birthday party.
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Post by: deedub on December 01, 2012, 06:10:40 am
Hally so sorry to hear about your MIL, hope DH gets some better news. Sounds like cp will have a great party, take it easy with that shoulder!
Today the kids & I rode our bikes to the zoo, spent a few hours there then rode home again - we're all pretty tired now! I had planned to put up the Xmas tree today but no energy. Luckily the kids seem to have forgotten we were going to do it today, it can wait until tomorrow.
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Post by: mcmich on December 01, 2012, 06:38:14 am
How nice Dee, how lucky to be able to cycle to the zoo.  :)
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Post by: obbie on December 01, 2012, 06:39:47 am
all ready here for our party too.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 01, 2012, 06:47:15 am
Hope your party is lots of fun Robyn.
Your guests will have a wonderful assortment of yummy food  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 01, 2012, 06:56:38 am
Have a nice party Robyn ;D

We ended up doing the tree last night so this morning we put all the lights up outside, so it's official the festive season has begun ;D;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 01, 2012, 08:14:41 am
Have fun Robyn!! :D

I just got back from driving with mum. We went out to the Orchard and bought some yummy fresh stone fruit ;D
I am confused though, it seems the speed limit only applies to learner drivers ???
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 01, 2012, 08:19:25 am
Some people are idiots on the road, but when they pass you speeding and then go through a radar it's nice to have a chuckle to oneself;D
Lucky you going to get fresh fruit from the orchard
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 01, 2012, 08:35:04 am
I certainly know what you mean by idiots suzanne. I've had several of them be very rude to me while I've been trying to drive safely and follow the rules :( But I am confident knowing that at least I'm doing the right thing by the law :)
The orchard man saw my L plates and was cheeky enough to tell me not to crash into any trees on the way out!! ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 01, 2012, 08:50:33 am
;D;D

DD20 used to say the same thing and those that like to drive right up close to your rear end very off putting::)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 01, 2012, 08:53:19 am
If I'm doing the speed limit and someone drives up really close behind me, I slow down heaps to annoy them ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 01, 2012, 08:54:58 am
So does DH, I'm too scared, my luck I'll get one off those crazy road ragers;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 01, 2012, 08:55:51 am
I've never thought of that Suzanne.... and now that you mention it, Goliath isn't very big :-\
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 01, 2012, 09:00:48 am
I think of those things often Amy, although who would want to beat up a mum in a Chrysler grand voyager;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 01, 2012, 09:06:21 am
LOL! Good point ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on December 01, 2012, 10:11:58 am
Lol suzanne.. Ive come across a few landcruiser drivers who really dont know how to drive and one woman actually went to get out of her car to do what who knows.. Nutty people on the road..i kept telling her to go around and she kept driving up my bum ... Stupid people.. If you cant drive a large vehicle then get a smaller car!!!!

Re people driving up your bum i brake then signal them to back off...probably not thebest idea but i cant stand tail gaters and dont do it with the kids in the car just incase.. Amy dont do that lol and yes cheeky man telling you to not hit his trees.. I probably would have made some smart arse comment lol
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 01, 2012, 11:04:30 am
Hally I hope CP's party was a success.  Best wishes for a your MIL. Hopefully it won't be as bad as SIL says.

Have a good party Robyn.

We had our masters swim club competition toady. It went well. Off to the end of year windup dance tonight. Should be good. A couple of the other clubs hang around and helps us celebrate.
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Post by: mcmich on December 01, 2012, 07:33:54 pm
We are off to the big smoke today. DH, DSD and picking mum up on the way. Meeting DS and his girlfriend for some Christmas shopping and to have a look at DJ's windows. Probably pop down to Martin Place to look at the tree too. Usually they have it on the news when the lights are turned on, mustn't be a big event anymore.
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Post by: Halex on December 01, 2012, 07:40:52 pm
CP had a great party, it lasted an hour longer as no-one wanted to leave. I got comments, "this s the best party ever" bless them.

All the food went apart from the party pies, (brand Bovells) &Coles  Rainbow biscuits, the rest vanished :o :(

Obbie, , bet you had fun at yours.

Dh & I cant sleep, focus back on mil.

Thank you everyone for cos party wishes & also for your kind comments re mil.

 :)
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Post by: mcmich on December 01, 2012, 07:56:57 pm
Glad the party went off well Hally.  :)
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Post by: Frozzie on December 01, 2012, 08:06:56 pm
Glad the party went well H..
Praying all turns out ok with MIL 😘
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Post by: Wonder on December 01, 2012, 08:14:33 pm
Glad the party went Hally I'm sure CP will remember this oe as fondly as any other. All the best for your DH coming across it will be extra difficult for him leaving you and CP at home.
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Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2012, 10:00:57 pm
I'm sure CP has never had a bad party Hally, glad it went off well for all of you. Hope you are resting up today and good luck to DH with his trip over to see his Mum.  When you live in a different state, it's always an extra special visit in their eyes and hopefully he will find out what the treatment plan and prognosis is.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 01, 2012, 10:01:07 pm
Quiet day but went our last night with mums group. Only had two wines but feel tired and a little hungover. I must be getting old!
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 02, 2012, 05:01:17 am
Lots of cleaning this morning. The bins are nearly full! :o It feel so refreshing to be rid of all that junk :D

And I just got back from the Kalgan markets where I met MJ. She's so lovely! And I have some of her wonderful products to try :)
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Post by: Frozzie on December 02, 2012, 06:36:40 am
Nice amy 😊

Well this morning we got up and had breaky down at the beach.. It was pavked and had to wait an hour but enjoyed it all the same.. We needed a day out then we decided to go to the ginger factory at yandina... Was interesting.. Got some aussie ginger to grow and a few products we tried.. Will eventually try to make my own... Had a lovely taste testing of some of their ginger products... A light dip that was divine, a marinade also delish with beef meatballs and a sweer ginger cream on ginger biscuits oh amd a ginger refresher .. Mmmm and some ginger pineapple... All very tasty.. Normally i dont like bottled products but alot of these are locally produced and were really yummy..

Also picked up some nice austrlian honey.. My fav was one from tassie.. Wanted to get some nz honey.. Cant remember the name.. Natural antiseptic properties etc .. Started with M i think.. Anyway didnt as a small jar was 40 dollars lol so as i dont like honey that much i didnt get it lol..

Very interesting about the bees too.. Kids loved it and learnt some more things about bees..

We were going to the beach this afternoom but think dh wanted to get back to watch the cricket.. Men!!

The ginger apparently grows quite fast here.. Yay.. Just needs alot of water and alot of feeding and mulch.. So will get a pot tomorrow to see how i go.. :). Actually apparently alot grows well here so yippee.. Finally can grow what i want mostly!!

Was nice to have most of the day out :)
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Post by: Frozzie on December 02, 2012, 06:39:21 am
Oh and learnt they dont sell the buderim ginger they use as apparently it would cost the consumer way too much (pretty much a small fortune) and out of several hundred varieties of ginger only a few are edible apparently..
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Post by: judydawn on December 02, 2012, 06:39:41 am
Would that be Manuka honey you were thnking of Kim?
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Post by: Frozzie on December 02, 2012, 06:53:08 am
Thats it jd... I had never heard of it... Tasted a few honeys and really liked a tasmanian one.. Strong flavour but really liked it.. It was tamanian leatherwood.. Dh liked it too..
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Post by: deedub on December 02, 2012, 09:43:59 am
So DH likes cricket frozzie? My sympathies lol!
For some reason I can't see Hally's post - tapatalk playing up I guess, but sounds like the party went well, congratulations. Wonder how Robyn's party went?
This morning the kids decorated the Xmas tree - dd9 even put up their stockings, bit early for that! This afternoon we walked to the park & ended up coming home with an extra girl! Classmate of dd7 who lives next to the park ran over to play so instant play date! Had a long chat with her mum when she came to pick her up - poor love, her DH has terminal cancer and I think she found it good to talk to someone who's been through it. First time we've had a chance for a one on one chat, sure it won't be the last. It's so good that our girls get along so well, they're both little tomboys!
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Post by: judydawn on December 02, 2012, 09:50:41 am
It sounds like you two might be getting together more often now then deedub, she will need a friend like you to get things off her chest and it sounds as if you really hit it off today.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 02, 2012, 10:01:50 am
Kim, Manuka is the New Zealand word for Tea Tree, I have seen in the Supermarket that  there is now a Aussie Manuka Honey,  it is so good because of the tea tree properties, I love Tea Tree Oil, it's the best antiseptic you can get.o
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Post by: Frozzie on December 02, 2012, 11:32:38 am
Oh good to know ab

Deebub yes unfortunately .. I seriously dont see the attraction!!
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Post by: jeninwa on December 02, 2012, 11:53:18 am
Love leatherwood honey, that's one of the things I miss, living in the west, can't bring honey into WA. :(
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Post by: meganjane on December 02, 2012, 12:56:05 pm
I had a stall at the lower Kalgan Market today and met Amy and her Mum! Such a lovely person. It's amazing that we just said "hello" and then kept on chatting as if we'd known each other for years!
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Post by: Frozzie on December 02, 2012, 07:24:36 pm
Lovely meagan..

Jeninwa... You cant take australian honey into WA?  That's a bit dum... Whats the reasoning for that?? I canundertandiported but austrlian honey!
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Post by: obbie on December 02, 2012, 08:57:19 pm
Deedub party went well,we are having another one this weekend too.
leftovers salads i can take to work today. Cake was yummy, will post photos today..
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Post by: droverjess on December 02, 2012, 10:04:19 pm
So many pages to read, so much going on all round the world.

All the facets of family life are on here, gladness and parties, sadness and worries. And all the day to day stuff too. Am thinking  of everyone who is struggling or coping with family illness. ((((((Hugs)))))).

Started my Xmas hampers today with mustard fruits, 9 pots.  ;D
Knitted 3 dishcloths this afternoon too.

Glad all the parties went well.  ;D

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Post by: Halex on December 02, 2012, 10:46:59 pm
Yes Deedub, the party went very wll, thank you :) in fact so well I have bys coming over to play to re-enact the party after school today :)

I sent DH  to Melb with some nigela onion bread rolls for her to have something different fir breakfast, & some brownies.

Frozzie, WA is very strict as to what we can bring back in.

Obbie who is the party for this weekend?

 :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 02, 2012, 10:58:09 pm
Quote from: meganjane on December 02, 2012, 12:56:05 pm
I had a stall at the lower Kalgan Market today and met Amy and her Mum! Such a lovely person. It's amazing that we just said "hello" and then kept on chatting as if we'd known each other for years!

I have never met a forum person who hasn't seemed like an old friend MJ.  The connection is made on here and when you meet them face to face, it is just so easy to converse. So glad that you two met at last.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 02, 2012, 11:00:44 pm
Quote from: meganjane on December 02, 2012, 12:56:05 pm
I had a stall at the lower Kalgan Market today and met Amy and her Mum! Such a lovely person. It's amazing that we just said "hello" and then kept on chatting as if we'd known each other for years!

The feeling was certainly mutual MJ, it was great to finally meet you! :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 02, 2012, 11:08:31 pm
Quote from: obbie on December 02, 2012, 08:57:19 pm
Deedub party went well,we are having another one this weekend too.
leftovers salads i can take to work today. Cake was yummy, will post photos today..

Glad the party went reall well Robyn  :D
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Post by: Halex on December 02, 2012, 11:33:55 pm
Just about to start defrosting & cleaning out fridge freezer in garage. The plan is to get the 2 chest freezers defrost too ths week & my meat order comes next week :)

D t worry will be ceaning left handed :)

Shoulder much better today as I didnt do anything yesterday :)

 :)
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Post by: astarra on December 02, 2012, 11:39:19 pm
Take care H.  :)

Cleaning, tidying, washing, etc today. Trying to keep busy so I don't think about the fact that my son was due yesterday.  :'(
All good tho.  :) Just an emotional time.  :(
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 02, 2012, 11:42:19 pm
Oh astarra, big hugs :'( :-* I can't imagine how that must feel :'(
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Post by: obbie on December 02, 2012, 11:50:01 pm
party for friends this weekend
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 02, 2012, 11:54:51 pm
Quote from: astarra on December 02, 2012, 11:39:19 pm
Take care H.  :)

Cleaning, tidying, washing, etc today. Trying to keep busy so I don't think about the fact that my son was due yesterday.  :'(
All good tho.  :) Just an emotional time.  :(

Big hugs and lots of love Astarra  :(
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Post by: Halex on December 03, 2012, 12:07:55 am
Astarra, big hugs, stay positive, enjoy your girls today :)
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Post by: astarra on December 03, 2012, 12:20:44 am
Thanx Amy, MF and Halex.  :D
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Post by: obbie on December 03, 2012, 12:26:46 am
Big Hugs Astarra :-* :-*
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Post by: astarra on December 03, 2012, 12:28:56 am
 :) Thanx Robyn.
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Post by: Yvette on December 03, 2012, 12:42:52 am
Glad everyone's parties went well and hope your MIL is going ok Hally  :)
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Post by: Wonder on December 03, 2012, 02:11:39 am
Big Hugs Astarra, it must be such and emotional day. all the best.
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Post by: Halex on December 03, 2012, 02:15:48 am
Very pleased, defrosted & cleaned out fridge freezer in garage.

One chest freezer defrosting, early done, then 1 to go another day.

Just need to finish ceaning up kitchen & my chores will be done. ;D then I can sit & relax by the pool :)

having  a cuppa first :)

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Post by: cookie1 on December 03, 2012, 03:08:00 am
Jeninwa you can buy leatherwood honey in Woolworths. I love it too.

Frozzie apparently WA is the only state that doesn't have some infection or similar that bees get. That is the reason you can't bring honey in. Varieties of fruit fly and apple "scab" (??) are the reason for the fruit. Potatoes here are also free of some bug that is in other states too. As Jen said they are very strict indeed.
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Post by: judydawn on December 03, 2012, 03:14:04 am
Same as for the past few days, visiting DH in hospital this afternoon after I've been to the shops (again), making the most of some free me time whilst he is in there although he stresses out if I am too late going in.  Things have finally been 'moved' in the troubled region by the sounds of it and they think he will be home tomorrow now, not today as we first understood.  Got a lot of my Christmas shopping done yesterday so I'm happy about that.

Hugs to Astarra and hi to everyone who hasn't heard from me lately with all that has been going on here.
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Post by: Halex on December 03, 2012, 03:40:14 am
JD glad you get some shopping time.

I am done for the day with jobs, book & pool now :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 03, 2012, 04:27:02 am
It's mad Monday again so lots if running around.
Sending big hugs to you Astarra too.
JD it's good to have me time enjoy.
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Post by: obbie on December 03, 2012, 05:01:38 am
working at work
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Post by: astarra on December 03, 2012, 05:35:29 am
Thanks Wonder, JD and Kimmy.  :)
Just taking one day at a time ATM, will get better as time goes on.  :)
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Post by: kt2 on December 03, 2012, 06:48:08 am
Oh Astarra, big hug from me too.  :-*
Enjoy the cuddles and kisses from your gorgeous girls.  :)
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Post by: Katiej on December 03, 2012, 07:17:21 am
Astarra a bug hug from me too, take care xx

Judy great you have been able to get out and do some shopping. I know how tied to the house you normally are. I hope Geoff is doing ok and there will some good news from the tests, he must be looking forward to coming home.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 03, 2012, 07:35:37 am
Hugs and love astarra xxxx
Went shopping this morning with my two dds, had fun and spent a lot of money
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Post by: gertbysea on December 03, 2012, 07:41:37 am
You make the most of it Judy. I am happy things are "moving" for Geoff well DONE!

We are all thinking of you.

Gert
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Post by: dede on December 03, 2012, 07:44:41 am
Hope Geoff is home soon Judy :)

Nothing to exciting for me today, just house work, feeding birds and framing.
Did a free repair job for a Lady who was so impressed she brought me a present to thank me :)
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Post by: Emme on December 03, 2012, 08:07:10 am
Hugs Astarra  :-*
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Post by: Emme on December 03, 2012, 08:08:36 am
Judy, hope DH is home soon, but hoping you are getting some me time as well.
How is your Mum after her birthday party?  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 03, 2012, 08:51:15 am
A big warm hug from me Astarra. :-*
Off to Pilates soon :P
Missed last weeks class :-))
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 03, 2012, 08:55:33 am
Really tired, I've been painting my BBQ area all day, these old arms don't work like they used too.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 03, 2012, 09:23:00 am
Maybe a few bubbles would ease your arms AB. I hate painting. The last time I did our black dog ended up with cream highlites on his back and tail ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 03, 2012, 08:33:44 pm
Made an unexpected visit to the vet. :P The dog came back limping from his walk this morning.Had it checked out but nothing dramatic thank goodness :)
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Post by: obbie on December 03, 2012, 08:37:54 pm
just got up....
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 03, 2012, 10:40:26 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on December 03, 2012, 08:33:44 pm
Made an unexpected visit to the vet. :P The dog came back limping from his walk this morning.Had it checked out but nothing dramatic thank goodness :)

Thats good CC :) Its horrible seeing our pets sick or in pain :(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 03, 2012, 10:59:32 pm
Great news that nothing serious wrong with your dog CC  :D
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Post by: judydawn on December 03, 2012, 11:03:52 pm
Poor Chance, can he still go for his daily walk (or 2) CC?
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 04, 2012, 04:46:37 am
Great news CC sounds like he needs do r&r in front of the fire.
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Post by: Emme on December 04, 2012, 04:57:22 am
Not a lot doing here, it is too cold. I think someone is sending this weather from South Aus. ???
Have you had cold weather over there recently Judy?
I heard a weatherman say once that what the weather was in Adelaide we would get a few days later.  :D ;D. 

CC,  hope Chance is okay, I hate it when they are sick.
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Post by: obbie on December 04, 2012, 05:01:26 am
pretending to work
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Post by: judydawn on December 04, 2012, 05:01:39 am
Cooler but not what I would call cold Marie - low 20's, perfect for me  ;D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 04, 2012, 05:02:34 am
I had to relent and put the central heating on, I've just been sitting and eating all day.  So much for the diet I started last Friday.
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Post by: Emme on December 04, 2012, 05:04:17 am
I am trying to resist the heater Aussie Brenda, know the feeling about sitting and eating though.  :D ;D
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Post by: astarra on December 04, 2012, 05:06:34 am
I am sitting - but not eating! Holding a sleeping girl who has a blocked noseand wakes every time i lie her down - obviously can't breathe properlly lying down.  :( Poor little thing, tho I mus admit it is rather nice!  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 04, 2012, 05:59:44 am
The poor little thing Astarra. Your girls seem to have been sick a lot lately :(
Glad you are enjoying yourself though ;)
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Post by: astarra on December 04, 2012, 06:01:15 am
 :D :D :D She never sits this still!!
They have all been sick, sadley...hopefully they are going to get better and stay better sooooooon!!  :)
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Post by: obbie on December 04, 2012, 06:02:43 am
Hope she gets better soon Astarra
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 04, 2012, 06:04:35 am
Astarra, I hope she is better soon, poor little love.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 04, 2012, 06:31:38 am
Poor dd astarra, but yes the cuddles are nice even ds7 sits close to me on the couch when he isn't well, nothing like a mum's lap
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Post by: obbie on December 04, 2012, 06:36:57 am
going home soon
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Post by: Emme on December 04, 2012, 07:39:31 am
astarra hope the little one is well soon  :)
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Post by: Wonder on December 04, 2012, 08:11:28 am
Astarra I hope she's feeling better soon.

It seems so cold in Melbourne today, there was even snow in the snow fields apparently! Our heater broke a few days ago and I don't think we'll get it fixed before the new year so will just need to rug up.
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Post by: dede on December 04, 2012, 08:27:48 am
Hope she feels better soon Astarra, poor little sole :(

My poor mum started her first round of Chemo today, she was so worried and scared, I wish I could help her more :(
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Post by: judydawn on December 04, 2012, 08:31:28 am
Good luck to your Mum Mandi, first day must be so frightening but she will get to know the nurses and other patients and relax a bit at future sessions I hope. 

Hope tomorrow is a better day for you Astarra, you know when kids are really sick don't you?
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Post by: dede on December 04, 2012, 08:34:32 am
Quote from: judydawn on December 04, 2012, 08:31:28 am
Good luck to your Mum Mandi, first day must be so frightening but she will get to know the nurses and other patients and relax a bit at future sessions I hope. 

Hope tomorrow is a better day for you Astarra, you know when kids are really sick don't you?

Chemo is a frightening word, we are expecting Mum to be ill for Christmas and possibly won't be joining us this year, which is very sad and depressing. But she can't afford to catch any bugs of anyone while having treatment. With so many of us with quiet a few children there is a high chance someone may have a bug of some sort. :(
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 04, 2012, 09:21:19 am
Best wishes to you Mum Mandi, my thoughts are with her .
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Post by: Emme on December 04, 2012, 09:27:08 am
Best wishes to your Mum Mandi,  a stressful time for everyone.  Thoughts are with you and your family.
hugs
Marie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 04, 2012, 09:42:07 am
Quote from: judydawn on December 03, 2012, 11:03:52 pm
Poor Chance, can he still go for his daily walk (or 2) CC?
He's back to normal Judy. :-))
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Post by: Emme on December 04, 2012, 09:47:15 am
So pleased to hear Chance is okay CC.,  ;D

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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 04, 2012, 09:48:13 am
I hope your Mum's chemo is straightforward Mandi.Very wise to keep her bug free while it's happening. :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 04, 2012, 09:51:32 am
Quote from: Emme on December 04, 2012, 09:47:15 am
So pleased to hear Chance is okay CC.,  ;D


Thanks Marie.I gave him a anti- inflammatory last night with his food and it seems to have done the trick ;) He's such a active dog I just wanted to make sure he hadn't done anything major.
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Post by: dede on December 04, 2012, 09:56:44 am
Thanks Guys, it's great to have all you guys to drop some of my worries on.
I know that the Chemo is important and will make her better. But it's going to be a long road to full recovery :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 04, 2012, 10:02:42 am
Quote from: dede on December 04, 2012, 08:27:48 am
My poor mum started her first round of Chemo today, she was so worried and scared, I wish I could help her more :(

Hugs and best wishes for you and your mum Mandi :-* I remember trying to take care of my mum after she had chemo. Its very emotional :'(

Quote from: Cornish Cream on December 04, 2012, 09:42:07 am
Quote from: judydawn on December 03, 2012, 11:03:52 pm
Poor Chance, can he still go for his daily walk (or 2) CC?
He's back to normal Judy. :-))

That is a relief CC :)
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Post by: dede on December 04, 2012, 10:09:18 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on December 04, 2012, 10:02:42 am
Quote from: dede on December 04, 2012, 08:27:48 am
My poor mum started her first round of Chemo today, she was so worried and scared, I wish I could help her more :(

Hugs and best wishes for you and your mum Mandi :-* I remember trying to take care of my mum after she had chemo. Its very emotional :'(

Quote from: Cornish Cream on December 04, 2012, 09:42:07 am
Quote from: judydawn on December 03, 2012, 11:03:52 pm
Poor Chance, can he still go for his daily walk (or 2) CC?
He's back to normal Judy. :-))

That is a relief CC :)

I have never had anything to do with Chemo Amy, how did it effect your mum?
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 04, 2012, 10:31:57 am
She got very sick, very tired, her hair fell out and her nails went very dry and hard. On her last round, she caught a cold so it was even worse, if thats possible! :( Something also happened to her teeth, I think they became a lot more sensitive.
I remember one day we had been to the shops, and all the way home I could see her trying not to throw up. As soon as we got home she threw the door open and vomited in the garden. I ran around and I had to hold on to her to stop her from falling over. It was very scary :'(
She also lost her appetite, which made things harder because she needed good nutrition more than ever.
Chemo is a really horrible thing :( :( :(
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Post by: dede on December 04, 2012, 10:35:07 am
It's certainly a potent drug, it's going to be a long road. It's scary to know what to expect, but on the other hand it's good to know what to expect to get prepared for what's to come :(
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 04, 2012, 10:41:33 am
Wishing your mum the best mandi and love to you xxx
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 04, 2012, 10:43:29 am
Quote from: dede on December 04, 2012, 10:35:07 am
It's certainly a potent drug, it's going to be a long road. It's scary to know what to expect, but on the other hand it's good to know what to expect to get prepared for what's to come :(

I know what you mean there Mandi :( Great big hugs xxxx
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Post by: dede on December 04, 2012, 10:43:56 am
Thanks Suzanne.
I will be giving mum lots of cuddles from everyone :)
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Post by: kt2 on December 04, 2012, 11:25:43 am
Big hugs to you and your mum dede.  :-*
I hope all goes as well as can be expected.
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Post by: dede on December 04, 2012, 11:30:40 am
Quote from: kt2 on December 04, 2012, 11:25:43 am
Big hugs to you and your mum dede.  :-*
I hope all goes as well as can be expected.

Thanks kt2.
The future looks bright, just have to get through this storm before we see any sunshine :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 04, 2012, 11:37:55 am
Wishing your mum all the best mandi and sending hugs xox
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Post by: dede on December 04, 2012, 11:42:45 am
Thanks Kimmy, I appreciate all the kind words :)
And I know my mum will too.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 04, 2012, 11:49:04 am
My mil went through chemo and radiation treatment for breast cancer and found that the skin around her feet and toes would peel so she used a hair dryer to dry them instead.  Something to remember if needed.
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Post by: dede on December 04, 2012, 12:13:20 pm
Will remember that one thanks Kimmy :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 04, 2012, 12:18:35 pm
The radiation also made my mum very tired. And it starts to leave burn marks after a few rounds :(
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Post by: dede on December 04, 2012, 12:23:51 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on December 04, 2012, 12:18:35 pm
The radiation also made my mum very tired. And it starts to leave burn marks after a few rounds :(

Oh it's a horrible treatment, but a must to save her life :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 04, 2012, 12:27:26 pm
It doesn't seem fair, does it Mandi? :( To get better, she has to have this treatment that will make her feel worse for a while.
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Post by: obbie on December 04, 2012, 08:56:22 pm
sending hugs
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Post by: chrissa on December 04, 2012, 09:05:10 pm
Mandi, I hope the chemo doesn't knock your mum around too much. Hugs
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 04, 2012, 09:47:42 pm
Big hugs dede
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Post by: Katiej on December 04, 2012, 10:10:52 pm
Mandi I hope everything goes well for your Mum.
Not nice especially at Christmas.
Big hug to you both, take care xx
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Post by: Yvette on December 04, 2012, 10:23:29 pm
Mandi hope all goes well for your Mum  :)
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Post by: Halex on December 04, 2012, 11:00:32 pm
Dede, yes the treatment is very unplesant, its going to be hard times for your family.

DH returns home today.
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Post by: astarra on December 05, 2012, 12:11:19 am
Hugs Mandi.  :-*
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Post by: maddy on December 05, 2012, 12:26:42 am
Wishing your Mum strength Mandi  :-*

Scrubbed my hands..again...after making green playdough  :-)).
I thought it was funny that Kim had blue smurf hands once....now I have shrek hands.
Fly by visit....more paddock runs, have to make early dinner before cricket training, then off to school concert at 5.30.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 05, 2012, 12:43:56 am
I find that using a facial scrub that contains an abrasive like oatmeal is the best thing for getting your hands clean after using food colourings :)
Dede, I'm sending hugs too for your mum. My MIL had radiation, and it's not pleasant. Chemo is even worse.
My day has gone awry. My MIL rang to say she was unwell and couldn't come to hear DD sing.  I got ready for work, took the kids to school, got petrol, bought a pressie and got to the shopping centre in time to listen to DD's school choir sing. However, part way through DD looked very pale and shaky, so I had to take her home >:(
She was unwell yesterday too., but thought she would be OK. I've had to call work and say I won't be in today. We won't be able to go to the local Carols in the park tonight either. I'm hoping she will be well enough for the music recital tomorrow night.
On the bright side, I should be able to do some baking today as I don't have to go to work. I have to make 10dozen biscuits for book club next week, and I want to make some gifts for the teachers.
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Post by: astarra on December 05, 2012, 12:45:39 am
What a day already ES, hope your DD feels better soon.  :-*
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 05, 2012, 12:50:46 am
Thanks. I've had a coffee and spent some time here, so I'd better get cracking and decide what biscuits to make. Choices, choices,.........
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Post by: astarra on December 05, 2012, 12:56:13 am
if you can't decide, just make them all!  ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 05, 2012, 01:06:25 am
Dede my thoughts are with you all. Chemo is improved every day. It is becoming more direct for what is needed. I have a friend going through it at the moment and he is taking tablets. He is tired, and Has a rash but over all is feeling better than he has for a while.
Some people don't even lose their hair nowadays.
Remember there are things to help your Mum. One of the best is the makeup classes and things like that. They are really fun and help to make people better at a horrid time. I'm not sure what they are called exactly, I will ask.
Hugs to you all.
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Post by: astarra on December 05, 2012, 01:09:16 am
Are the classes called look good feel better? Think it is.
The website is www.lgfb. (something, can't remember if it is org, org.au or com.au.)
HTH.  :)
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Post by: obbie on December 05, 2012, 01:26:47 am
Look good feel better classes, can help. :)

My friend did them 2 years ago, sadly we lost her to cancer...
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 05, 2012, 01:30:24 am
Thats sad Robyn, sorry to hear that :(

Look Good Feel Better is great. If your mum can get to a class I'm sure it would be beneficial for her Mandi :)
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Post by: jeninwa on December 05, 2012, 02:07:24 am
Quote from: cookie1 on December 03, 2012, 03:08:00 am
Jeninwa you can buy leatherwood honey in Woolworths. I love it too.
Just seeing this now cookie, I did buy some at the Fremantle markets once but it wasn't the same, it's heat treated so it can be brought in to WA.
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Post by: Wonder on December 05, 2012, 03:04:37 am
Dede my thoughts are with your family, it's such a hard thing to be going through with the lead up to Christmas as well.
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Post by: Halex on December 05, 2012, 03:11:44 am
DH has arrived home.

Whilst he was on the flight an ambulance had been called & MIL rushed to hospital.

Thats all we know atm
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Post by: Frozzie on December 05, 2012, 04:07:17 am
Quote from: cookie1 on December 03, 2012, 03:08:00 am
Jeninwa you can buy leatherwood honey in Woolworths. I love it too.

Frozzie apparently WA is the only state that doesn't have some infection or similar that bees get. That is the reason you can't bring honey in. Varieties of fruit fly and apple "scab" (??) are the reason for the fruit. Potatoes here are also free of some bug that is in other states too. As Jen said they are very strict indeed.

Thats interesting as dh asked that exact question down at yandina about the bee sickness that is affecting europe and were told they dont have that problem in oz lol.. Oops sounds like she is giving the wrong info..
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Post by: Frozzie on December 05, 2012, 04:19:41 am
Oh hally hugs and how frustrating... Hope mil is ok???  Is it hot again in sydney?  Probably doesnt help..

Mandi thoughts are with your mum too.. There are so many types of chemo these days.. My mil was on pills too... From what ive seen loss of appetite is a big thing with chemo... And keeping them positive also seems to be the key to getting better..

Amy that explains alot with you taking care of your mum when your sick... Once again howlucky she is to have you..

Astarra some big hugs and kisses... A sad time for you too xo
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Post by: Yvette on December 05, 2012, 04:29:41 am
A lovely 25 degrees in Sydney today  :)
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Post by: obbie on December 05, 2012, 04:34:18 am
about 35 here today.

Hope all works out good Hally :)
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Post by: astarra on December 05, 2012, 04:37:44 am
Hallex ...  :-*  Hope things improve soon. Glad your DH is safely home.  :)

Thanx Froz.  :-*
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Post by: Halex on December 05, 2012, 04:40:53 am
Oh the day continues

We have a new foster boy coming for the weekend which will be interesting.

Then get a call asking if we coukd have our other boy for the school holidays as where he has been living for the last 9 years with his siblings is coming to an end, the carer no longer wants the kids. They are hoping to find him a new home during this time & if they dont.........
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Post by: astarra on December 05, 2012, 04:42:17 am
Oh My.  :o
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Post by: Halex on December 05, 2012, 04:51:27 am
Quote from: astarra on December 05, 2012, 04:42:17 am
Oh My.  :o

I know oh my :o

Its not that we dont want him. Its hard its school holidays, whatever cp & I want to do he will have to come, it sounds bad but it gets very costly too. CP has a bg santa sack already done, eb cant not have one, go to the movies  & out fr lunch, it all adds up. Spent a small fortune last ime he was here in the holidays & that wasnt 6 weeks.

We are booked & fully paid in a fine dinng restaurant for christmas lunch. We will have to pay for hm too.

My heart says we must have him & then of course there is mil, who knows whats happening there. Already old them if we take him on he might have to go into emergency care. We like ths boy a lot but of course he has issues.

Its all very sad for him.

 ??? ??? ???
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Post by: obbie on December 05, 2012, 04:56:58 am
There has to be more than one carer, or foster carer where you live.

Explain about your MIL being sick as well.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 05, 2012, 04:57:12 am
Oh gosh Hally, you have so much on your plate right now :( I wish we could help you somehow.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 05, 2012, 05:18:52 am
That's a bit sad for the young boy after 9 yrs with the same family and very hard on you, my sister is a foster mum to 3 kid's her latest one came to her after the same thing happened the family didn't want him anymore he is 16 and luckily went to school with my niece so she already knew him, if she didn't it was a group home situation, I hope things work out for you all xxx
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Post by: dede on December 05, 2012, 05:33:00 am
Oh my goodness Halex, all you can do is do what's right for your family as they come first.
Don't commit to something that you might regret down the track as this boy needs stability.
What a hard decision for you to make.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 05, 2012, 09:17:06 am
Quote from: dede on December 05, 2012, 05:33:00 am
Oh my goodness Halex, all you can do is do what's right for your family as they come first.
Don't commit to something that you might regret down the track as this boy needs stability.
What a hard decision for you to make.
Well said. I agree. Family first.
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Post by: Halex on December 05, 2012, 10:54:23 am
We are discussing it, also negoiating terms etc.

Yes very sad for the lad, it would be like taking cp away from us, he wouldnt cope at all.

The boy is a nice boy, loves staying with us etc.

Its a hard decision, the boys play nicely together & it does give me peace too.



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Post by: Kimmyh on December 05, 2012, 11:06:42 am
Maybe sleep on it H. Any news on mil?
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Post by: Halex on December 05, 2012, 11:08:32 am
Yes mil rushed  to hospital ths morning.

Yes sleeping on it.

 :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 05, 2012, 11:10:16 am
Take care H. Sending you a big hug xox
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 05, 2012, 11:29:18 am
Oh H, it never rains but it pours.....
Sending hugs too
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Post by: jeninwa on December 05, 2012, 12:14:25 pm
Oh Hally, sending hugs hope MIL is ok, as the other said sleep on it before making decision.

My day started out great, but went down hill at lunch time, dropped a Ltr bottle of oil on the kitchen tiles again, not happy, all the things I had planned to do before going back to work didn't happen, then after work my work back fell over with water bottle leaking into my bag, which happened to have my iPhone in it, I think the phone is ok outside of case was wet. Think I will go to be before anything else happens.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 05, 2012, 12:39:36 pm
What a day, I read somewhere that if you put your phone into rice it will absorb any moisture
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 05, 2012, 06:19:13 pm
Woke up to snow this morning :P Walked the dog and later attended my last upholstery class for this year.
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Post by: Emme on December 05, 2012, 08:12:41 pm
Hugs Hally, A big decision for you. Hope things go well for MIL.

CC You may need snow shoes soon  ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on December 05, 2012, 08:18:32 pm
Cc i saw it was 4 in london and paris this morning.. Brrrv
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Post by: obbie on December 05, 2012, 08:38:15 pm
Overcast here today, hoping for rain. so hot yesterday.

Love snow CC
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Post by: Halex on December 05, 2012, 08:49:04 pm
Well its cps birthday today :)

I have wheeled his new bike in, so he will get a huge surprise when he wakes up :)

Out to dinner for hs birthday to Cocos.

On the other side, slept badly, soo much running through my head.

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Post by: jo_nz on December 05, 2012, 09:00:42 pm
So far, have walked to school and back twice  :-)) Forgot to take DSs swimming gear - that's the 2nd time I've missed it on a Thursday.  I think because I don't have anything scheduled for Thursdays I tend to be a bit casual!  At least it's a beautiful day (unlike yesterday when it was POURING).
 
Oh well, on the plus side, I then went to the school office and the new fundraiser cookbooks were ready to buy, so that's Xmas nearly sorted (plus a few handmade goodies to go with the books still to do - jars arrived this morning).  Thinking whether I have enough fabric to make bags for the hamper goodies to go in...probably MORE than enough really... :-[

Happy birthday to CP :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 05, 2012, 09:04:36 pm
Happy Birthday to CP Hally. Wishing him a fun filled day :-*
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Post by: Emme on December 05, 2012, 09:38:13 pm
Happy birthday to CP Hally, I bet his bike was a big surprise, hope he has a great day
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Post by: chrissa on December 05, 2012, 09:42:47 pm
Who is a CP. I googled it and it told me it meant cervical position ;D;D;D;D;D;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 05, 2012, 10:03:37 pm
We have 2 CP's on here - our forum member Cream Puff is referred to as CP but Halex calls her son Crown Prince so often that will mean him chrissa.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 05, 2012, 10:04:13 pm
 ;D ;D ;D
Happy birthday to Crown Prince
Hally, I hope you can put things out of your mind a little and enjoy the birthday today, and have a really yummy dinner tonight
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Post by: judydawn on December 05, 2012, 10:07:41 pm
Happy birthday to CP Hally - don't forget to get him to open his e-card I sent.  Lots on your mind but I'm sure you will make sure he has a lovely birthday.

Today is my second carers' lunch - poor DH came home from hospital and I had outings for the following 2 days.  After this there is nothing on the calendar so I can go back to being a homebody again.
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Post by: chrissa on December 05, 2012, 10:07:58 pm
Quote from: judydawn on December 05, 2012, 10:03:37 pm
We have 2 CP's on here - our forum member Cream Puff is referred to as CP but Halex calls her son Crown Prince so often that will mean him chrissa.

Thanks Judy, I didn't think they were talking about Cream Puff ;)

Crown prince, ok. Got it.

Happy birthday Crown Prince. I wish I was getting a new bike !  Hope you have a great day, be careful on that new bike though, you don't want to hurt it or yourself !
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Post by: Halex on December 05, 2012, 10:10:56 pm
I will tell him happy birthday from you guys, he will be chuffed :)

Cp - crown prince, thats my ds
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 05, 2012, 10:26:59 pm
Happy birthday to CP from me too Hally ;D I hope you enjoy his special day with him :-*

I just walked to the beach and back, and its not even 6:30! :) Now sitting here enjoying my breakfast. Lots of sticky flies out today :P
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Post by: Halex on December 05, 2012, 10:27:43 pm
He loves his bike, jumped on in pjs, no shoes etc, he cant ride it yet, but I dont think it will be long :)
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Post by: Yvette on December 05, 2012, 10:29:35 pm
Happy birthday cp hope your MIL is going ok Hally and you come to a decision soon  :)
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Post by: jeninwa on December 06, 2012, 12:02:27 am
Hally wish CP a very happy birthday from me.
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Post by: Halex on December 06, 2012, 12:05:41 am
Just read all the messages to cp, he said "great messages mum"

 :)
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Post by: obbie on December 06, 2012, 12:07:04 am
Happy Birthday Crown prince.. :)
what sort of bike,  or motorbike is it..
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Post by: astarra on December 06, 2012, 12:26:30 am
Happy birthday Crown prince, and hope you all have a wonderful day.  :)
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Post by: deedub on December 06, 2012, 01:07:07 am
Happy birthday CP - do you & DH have bikes too Hally? We love going for family bike rides!
Working from home today - booooring!
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Post by: astarra on December 06, 2012, 01:08:01 am
How old is he, H?  :)
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Post by: obbie on December 06, 2012, 01:32:40 am
booking flights to TI for husband
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Post by: kyton on December 06, 2012, 01:38:05 am
Little bit of cooking whilst watching husband, middle son 5 and one of our employees lay new turf in the backyard.
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Post by: Wonder on December 06, 2012, 02:09:20 am
Hally, Happy Birthday to CP, hope he gets the hang of the new bike an has a wonderful day being spoilt. All the best for you decision on your foster boy, it's such a hard decision to make and you must be heartbroken for him being put in such a position, such a shame what some kdis have to go through. Hope the news on MIL is positive. Make sure you look after yourself during all this, you don't want your shoulder to go backwards again.
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Post by: Halex on December 06, 2012, 02:45:57 am
Quote from: deedub on December 06, 2012, 01:07:07 am
Happy birthday CP - do you & DH have bikes too Hally? We love going for family bike rides!
Working from home today - booooring!

Once he gets the hang of it, we will get bikes too, plus when I ave no flinches etc from my shouder. We live near the River where there is a cycle path.

Cp is 9 today :) :)

Its a bycyle ;D that is so funny :)
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Post by: Halex on December 06, 2012, 03:18:38 am
The Drs have asked for a family meeting with interstates on phone.

Does anyone think this is good or bad?

We are hoping good, they gave her radiation this morning.
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Post by: jeninwa on December 06, 2012, 03:19:22 am
This morning I have been cooking johnro's fudge, julieo's spice nuts, wrapped the Christmas puddings in calico, I cooked them in an oven bags in the slow cooker, wrapped the Christmas cakes.
Need some ideas for packaging the nuts everything is going in my hand luggage.
These are for my mum, MIL, BM.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/06/9a5u8aqa.jpg)
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Post by: jeninwa on December 06, 2012, 03:22:41 am
Hally I think it's good, your DH will know what's going on.
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Post by: obbie on December 06, 2012, 03:34:12 am
good Hally, so you all know whats going on.. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 04:35:25 am
Its good that you will get to speak to someone Hally. What they have to say could be good or bad or a bit of both :-\

Great little packages Jen ;)
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Post by: mcmich on December 06, 2012, 04:36:41 am
Wow, have just spent a bit of time catching up on what everyone has been doing today.

CC - must have been lovely to wake up to snow, everything crisp and white.

Jo in NZ - are you north or south island?

Happy birthday CP - 9yrs old very  8)

Have a lovely lunch Judy.

Jen the puddings and cake are wrapped beautifully.

Love seeing what you have all been up to.  :D
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Post by: Wonder on December 06, 2012, 04:54:38 am
jen, the puddings and cake look great.

Hally it will be positive from the point of view that you all hear what is going on at the same time which takes away the chinese wispers affect of people passing on the message. It's also a very difficult time so good that there is more than one set of ears listening, we always found everyone misses a little bit becuase it's so emotional so once you debrief after the call you can be assured everyone has the same information. It's great that the doctors have asked for the meeting, with my mother, FIL and brother we struggled to get them to tell even one person what was going on. All the best, sending lots of hugs.
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Post by: judydawn on December 06, 2012, 05:07:02 am
Jen if you are travelling with nuts you can't very well put them in glass containers as they will be too heavy.  I often buy various sizes of plastic containers (Decor from Foodland usually) for my biscuits or nuts to ensure they stay fresh if I haven't got enough jars with lids.  That way they get 2 gifts - the contents and the storage container.

Hally I think it's great that the doctors are going to tell the family what is going on  - good news or bad news, you have to know and with everyone there in one form or another, all questions can be answered and everyone knows exactly what's going on.
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Post by: jo_nz on December 06, 2012, 05:56:04 am
Mcmich, I'm in the Wellington area, so south end of the North Island  :D
Better place to be than Auckland today...been a tornado. :'(

On a happier note, I found some fabric in the cupboard amd made three bags for my xmas "hampers" - very plain, in the style of plastic supermarket bags.  ;D Need to make three or four more...
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Post by: obbie on December 06, 2012, 05:56:53 am
pretending to work today
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 05:57:08 am
Oh dear Jo, tornados are scary, I hope nobody was hurt :'(
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Post by: mcmich on December 06, 2012, 06:05:54 am
Quote from: jo_nz on December 06, 2012, 05:56:04 am
Mcmich, I'm in the Wellington area, so south end of the North Island  :D
Better place to be than Auckland today...been a tornado. :'(

On a happier note, I found some fabric in the cupboard amd made three bags for my xmas "hampers" - very plain, in the style of plastic supermarket bags.  ;D Need to make three or four more...

A bit warmer than the south then. Rang my FIL
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Post by: astarra on December 06, 2012, 06:13:22 am
The tornado in Auckland does not sound nice Jo - just talked to my mum (2hrs north of Wellington!!) - she said 3 dead and 7 missing.  :'(
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 06:15:08 am
Oh no :o :'(
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 06, 2012, 06:21:25 am
I just heard that on the news, very sad

went to work this morning taking 2 children with me since ds7 didn't go to school, nipped into the shop, made some cookies, cleaned DD20's cabana including clean bedding, then 2 bathrooms in my house, all washing up to date, music meeting tonight ds11 is starting the trumpet next year at school
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 06:22:41 am
How exciting for DS11 Suzanne, trumpet is a great instrument :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 06, 2012, 06:24:32 am
you think Amy, children learning a musical instrument can be painful;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 06:25:35 am
Yes it sure can Suzanne, my dog even used to howl when I practised my clarinet ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 06, 2012, 06:26:51 am
Hally I should imagine the meeting will be to tell you what is gooing on and what they see for the future.

Re eb, this is going to sound selfish, but I feel you should say no. Initially you have an ill MIL and anything may happen there and you may need to rush east without having to worry aboout relocating eb.
Secondly I wonder how CP would truly go having him for 6 weeks. Will his bike be broken and other precious toys. Also how will you feel if a major episode happens at Cocos? I sound selfish  but I think CP wants to do things with his Mum and Dad over the holidays. If all goes well maybe you could have him for a couple of days at a time during the holidays.

Happy birthday Crown Prince. You have great parents.
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Post by: mcmich on December 06, 2012, 06:30:03 am
Amy plays a lot of brass instruments suzanne. She knows her sax from the trumpet.

A very versed lady in the ochestrar.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 06:41:28 am
Thanks Mich ;D
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Post by: dede on December 06, 2012, 06:49:32 am
Grocery shopping today, and a couple more Christmas gifts. Only 1.5 presents to buy now. Happy Happy Happy, I'm almost there :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 06:51:08 am
Well done Mandi! :D
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Post by: dede on December 06, 2012, 06:53:20 am
Thanks Amy, I'm very pleased with my self considering how many people I have to buy for.
 DH is no help at all, every year he says he will leave it up to me :(
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 06, 2012, 06:54:54 am
your a clever young lady Amy;D
well done mandi, I need a few hours kid free so I can sort out my walk in robe and see what I have without someone shouting mum ::)
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Post by: dede on December 06, 2012, 06:56:09 am
Mine are all hidden in my Framing shed which is out of bounds to the kids ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 06:57:43 am
Thank Suzanne :D

Quote from: dede on December 06, 2012, 06:53:20 am
Thanks Amy, I'm very pleased with my self considering how many people I have to buy for.
 DH is no help at all, every year he says he will leave it up to me :(

As long as you have his credit card that would be okay :-))
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 06, 2012, 06:57:47 am
we don't even own a shed ::)
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Post by: dede on December 06, 2012, 07:00:56 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 06:57:43 am
Thank Suzanne :D

Quote from: dede on December 06, 2012, 06:53:20 am
Thanks Amy, I'm very pleased with my self considering how many people I have to buy for.
 DH is no help at all, every year he says he will leave it up to me :(

As long as you have his credit card that would be okay :-))

We don't own a credit card ;D,
I have paid for most of the presents with my own money from framing, but DH did hand over $200 today :o, thanks DH ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 07:01:57 am
That was nice of DH Mandi ;D

Quote from: *suzanne* on December 06, 2012, 06:57:47 am
we don't even own a shed ::)

Would you like one of ours Suzanne? We have 3 :P
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Post by: Nikkit on December 06, 2012, 07:14:57 am
Spent the morning at the awards assembly for Miss 11, and watched with a huge amount of pride as she received the Academic Award for her class. (after she had said to me this morning, Not fair Mum, I have not even had one single merit certificate this year.!)
Then to top it off she was also chosen as house leader again for next year. The look on her face was priceless.

Brag over  ;D
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Post by: jo_nz on December 06, 2012, 07:15:47 am
Quote from: astarra on December 06, 2012, 06:13:22 am
The tornado in Auckland does not sound nice Jo - just talked to my mum (2hrs north of Wellington!!) - she said 3 dead and 7 missing.  :'(

Yeah, scary stuff - lots of homes damaged too, and other injured folks.   :(
Where's your mum??  Would that be around Manawatu region?? (my sis is up that way...)


Yes, my DH is useless with presents - he probably won't even think to ask me if I've organised stuff until Xmas Eve...at the earliest  ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 07:21:01 am
Quote from: Nikkit on December 06, 2012, 07:14:57 am
Spent the morning at the awards assembly for Miss 11, and watched with a huge amount of pride as she received the Academic Award for her class. (after she had said to me this morning, Not fair Mum, I have not even had one single merit certificate this year.!)
Then to top it off she was also chosen as house leader again for next year. The look on her face was priceless.

Brag over  ;D


Congratulations to Miss 11 Nikkit! What an achievement :D :D :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 06, 2012, 07:22:11 am
brag away nikkit, how wonderful for your DD
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Post by: astarra on December 06, 2012, 07:50:29 am
Congratulations to your daughter Nikkit.  :D

Jo - all my family are in the manawatu / Taurura region except for me and my younger sister who is in Dunedin.  :)
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Post by: jeninwa on December 06, 2012, 08:26:30 am
Quote from: judydawn on December 06, 2012, 05:07:02 am
Jen if you are travelling with nuts you can't very well put them in glass containers as they will be too heavy.  I often buy various sizes of plastic containers (Decor from Foodland usually) for my biscuits or nuts to ensure they stay fresh if I haven't got enough jars with lids.  That way they get 2 gifts - the contents and the storage container.

Thank for the idea JD I've packed them into celo bags, I have, 3 jars of strawberry jam and mustard, with the puddings and cakes my hand luggage is going to be heavy, forgot about the fudge.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 06, 2012, 11:24:50 am
How wonderful Nikkit.  It gives you a lovely warm fuzzy feeling doesn't it?
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 06, 2012, 11:54:22 am
Proud time to be a mum nikkit. Brag away.lovely pudding and cake Jen.
Today I made the kinder teacher gifts. 7 in total and have run out of flour, brown sugar, craisons and choc chips. Glad it's shopping day tomorrow.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/06/unugudy3.jpg)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 11:54:56 am
They look amazing Kimmy. I want one ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 06, 2012, 11:56:36 am
I love the cookies-in-a-jar idea Kimmy - yours look great.

Congratulations to your DD Nikkit, what a surprise that must have been for her.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 06, 2012, 12:02:14 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 11:54:56 am
They look amazing Kimmy. I want one ;D
That can be arranged Amy ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 12:25:42 pm
But you've already sent me a present Kimmy ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 06, 2012, 01:03:23 pm
wow how clever are you kimmy, lucky teachers ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 06, 2012, 01:20:37 pm
Jimmy can you put your technique and recipe up so we can use its puleeaze?  :-* :-* :-* just love it!
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 06, 2012, 07:31:49 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 12:25:42 pm
But you've already sent me a present Kimmy ;D
Have I? or have I not? Are you fishing Amy? Thought all your gifts were answered for ;D
Will post it over the weekend CP. You will laugh when you see how easy it is ;D
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Post by: obbie on December 06, 2012, 08:42:11 pm
looks great Kimmy ;D
Last nite we went to a turning on the lights in town, Kids sang Christmas carols with there school music teachers.

Only problem they were 1 1/2 hours running late.  Kids will be tired today.. :)
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Post by: astarra on December 06, 2012, 10:12:01 pm
Please post Kimmy, I think it is a great idea and something Miss6 would love to 'help' me do for her teacher. Look forward to seeing the method!  :-*
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Post by: Nikkit on December 06, 2012, 10:33:05 pm
Thanks everyone for lovely comments  :) , does make me a proud Mum with warm fuzzy feelings when my kids get something special. She has worked hard this year.

Love your cookies in a jar Kimmy, would be so much easier than the Chocolate Spoons that I made from the recipe in BH&G mag. They were fiddly. (Hence the people I am giving them to are only going to get one each!)
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Post by: Halex on December 06, 2012, 10:55:39 pm
Nikkit, great news, you must be proud.

Kimmy, love them, yes recipe please, would love to do some. I am a bit confused do they just pour & bake?

Huge family issues here, dh has 1 sister who is already trying to get hold of nannas bank accounts & another sister who wants a covenant on the family home so it cant be sold. Just hope nanna is not aware of any if this. I just cant believe it!!!

Poor dh, he is the executor of the will.

We said just put all your energy in getting nanna comfortable.




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Post by: astarra on December 06, 2012, 10:59:04 pm
That must be so hard H.
Thinking of you.  :-*
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Post by: obbie on December 06, 2012, 11:03:25 pm
Hally that is terrible, she is sick and they are fighting already..... ???
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Post by: Halex on December 06, 2012, 11:05:48 pm
Quote from: obbie on December 06, 2012, 11:03:25 pm
Hally that is terrible, she is sick and they are fighting already..... ???

Yes :o
We had been out for a lovely dinner, were relaxed & stress free & then we got the call.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 11:08:28 pm
That is dreadful Hally. The poor lady is still alive and all her money and possessions are still her own. It makes me mad to hear stories like that >:(
A similar thing happened to one of my great aunties. Her daughters went through her house and put stickers with their initials on everything they wanted >:(
Family can be so frustrating sometimes!

Quote from: Kimmyh on December 06, 2012, 07:31:49 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on December 06, 2012, 12:25:42 pm
But you've already sent me a present Kimmy ;D
Have I? or have I not? Are you fishing Amy? Thought all your gifts were answered for ;D
Will post it over the weekend CP. You will laugh when you see how easy it is ;D

The gold box didn't have a return address on the package, just a mobile nunber. I wonder if you would answer if I called it? ;D
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Post by: Wonder on December 06, 2012, 11:22:25 pm
Nikkit, that's great news congratulations to your DD and you have every right to brag away.

Hally, that's just terrible but happens so often, money really does bring the worst out in people. It sounds like your DH has a long difficult road ahead of him, I don't envy him with the role of executor.

I've recently been removed as executor of  Mum and Dad's estate after I commented on the way a few of my siblings are already spending Mum and Dad's money before they are in the grave and how interested they are all in my brothers belongings when they had no interest in him while he was alive. Mum and Dad have sided with the siblings and after the initial dissapointment, I'm happy I won't have to deal with any of it when the time comes (which unfortunately won't be too far away). I'm happy to enjoy the time we have left, and have worked hard and provided well for my family so don't need any sort of inheritance or feel I have any entitlement to it - i wish they would just spend it all on themselves and make their last years and good as can be. Unfortunately with 8 kids we don't all feel the same way.
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Post by: Halex on December 06, 2012, 11:30:35 pm
Wonder, yes 5 siblings in his family. Yes it is so sad that people start wanting money,  possesions etc.

We are dreading the time for so many reasons.

We have discussed that we will get a professional in, they must be used to this & we leave the country :) joking about keaving the country, but the arguments etc are shocking.

Wonder i think the decsion is the best for you, we are dealing with so much c*** now. The family home is abig isue, its been  in the family for 53 years, my dh is the oldest child. 1 sster will want to buy it at a very cheap price, one will want to keep it & goodness knows what ???

Dh is very stressed, we just hope none of them bring any of this up with Nanna, she would  sign anything atm.
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Post by: Yvette on December 06, 2012, 11:33:56 pm
Nikkit well done to your ds

Presents looks great Kimmy

Hally hope everything works out and the other don't get too greedy
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Post by: Yvette on December 06, 2012, 11:35:16 pm
Just had a bit of excitement at work a bird flew in the doors that I have been leaving open for the last 3 days. No more leaving the doors open  :(
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Post by: maddy on December 06, 2012, 11:57:45 pm
Oh Hally  :( .....such ugliness at a sad time!  
My Hubby & his sister have power of attorney with FIL.....and his other two brothers are executors.  Although he's 89, and alive and kicking, they took him out for lunch and then proceeded to persuade him to make them them Power of attorney at the solicitors office  :o
.....they make my skin crawl!  Although FIL has lost some marbles, his jar is not empty, and knew what they were up to!  
Hope karma bites them bad Hally.

....and a very Happy Bithday to your little man  :)

Puffs, procedure for the cookie jars here  
http://www.taste.com.au/recipes/22549/abbys+cookies+in+a+jar
She is a member on taste, and I remember she won a Kitchenaid for submitting it  8)
They look great Kim.

Nikkit, congrats to your Daughter  8)  It's a huge honour, and she will cherish the memory.
My DD has just been elected middle years Captain for next year ( Year 9)....so I share the thrill with you.
I thought we were getting out of the long, drawn out awards in 2 weeks,  but will have to go now to see DD get her badge......this time I'm bringing an iPod & DS for the 10 year old.....he was nearly in tears of boredom last year!  LOL

in a moment of stupidness I decided to wash all the curtains  :-\ .....so off to wash the windows now.
Toodles  :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 07, 2012, 12:02:04 am
Kimmy I didn't mean to call you Jimmy - it was auto correct  :D sorry

Love that saying maddy, never heard it before about his jar not empty yet ;D

Thanks for putting the link here  :-*
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Post by: Emme on December 07, 2012, 12:05:56 am
Nikkit, congrats to your daughter, you have every right to feel proud.


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Post by: Halex on December 07, 2012, 12:08:38 am
I know its not nice at all, but its good to hear its just not dh family or my brother, ex brother.

My brother did the same, got poa, i agreed as they were in the uk, wiped mums banks, sold her shares, left the accounts empty. THEN dh &I had to pay the inheritance tax on the money my brother spent living the high life with his new wife, flats in central london, boat & lots of o/s trips, never worked for 7 years & we had to pay about GBP130,000, so we sold her little flat which we really wanted to keep as it was in my name.  Just to pay the IHT.

Karma did bite him Maddy, the wife left when the money ran out.

 When I said what would mum do with no money, mum was 89, in a nursing home, he said  " get a bank loan" very  very stressful times, so we dont want to go through that again. We also had nursing home fees, bills etc, so I had basically no inheritance.


My mum alwaups used to say money is the root of all evil, i used to roll my eyes, but not now.

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Post by: Emme on December 07, 2012, 12:12:28 am
Hally, your husband may need to get legal advice, having been an executor to an estate, I would think the property would not be able to be sold cheap (but could be wrong on that) at all but a valuation would have to be done.  Sorry you are going through all this, as someone else said it brings out the worst in some families.  Big hug and hope things improve for you all

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Post by: obbie on December 07, 2012, 12:12:52 am
Money, families, inheritance, seems to bring out the worst of people. :o
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Post by: Halex on December 07, 2012, 01:26:17 am
Yes.

Just received news mil has been moved to quaratine because of her condition.

That doesnt sound good at all
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Post by: astarra on December 07, 2012, 01:40:50 am
Hugs H  :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 07, 2012, 01:43:17 am
**** :(

Sending love your way Hally :-*
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Post by: Halex on December 07, 2012, 02:30:34 am
Really appreciate all your support.

Sort of cooking more like bumbling, lol

Have pullapart on 2nd rise.
Roasting pumpkin for some type of salad.
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Post by: Emme on December 07, 2012, 02:54:33 am
Hugs Hally  :-*
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Post by: Yvette on December 07, 2012, 03:02:37 am
 :-* :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 07, 2012, 03:37:57 am
At least it is productive bumbling Hally :-* :-*
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Post by: Halex on December 07, 2012, 03:49:34 am
Sort of productive, but I am very slow :)

Nrmally zoom round kitchen and cook at mad speed.

Have another pull apart in the go. Smelt so good want some  for lunch :)

Having a cupoa, then a tidy up for cleaner, then back to bumbling :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2012, 04:01:00 am
Families  >:(  What is wrong with all these people, not just your family Hally - you hear this sort of thing all the time.  Stressful for you and very hard to do anything about it when you are on the other side of the country or world as in your own case.  Nanna's circumstances seem to be changing by the minute, hopefully the doctors can organise that hook up with family members very quickly.   :-* :-*
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 07, 2012, 04:06:16 am
Hugs Hally, it is sad what families can turn into when money comes into an equation.
 My dad said he's spending the lot before he and mum goes no chance of you lot (there are 6 of us kids) fighting over it he says and I couldn't agree more
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Post by: Katiej on December 07, 2012, 04:30:53 am
How awful Hally.  Everyone has enough stress dealing with your MIL's illness and her treatment without having this to deal with as well.

I work in a Solicitor's office and we deal with Wills & Estates - some of the stories you hear and what some people will do is shocking.  It is really sad what people will do for money and how fast they want to get their hands on it.

Take care Hally and fingers crossed for some good news soon.
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Post by: Halex on December 07, 2012, 04:58:25 am
Yes JD, dh keeps emailing & asking when is the meeting but no replies atm.

The beauty of having  1 child, he gets the lot of lots or nothing, lol ;D

People are awful, i mean these are my mils blood daughters, my brother was adopted so its different in the fact you had no idea of his parents principals & family history, in saying that I was adopted too, we were raised the same way & we turned out so different.

Katis, i believe you, its incredible. Also i dont think people realise estates take time, you dont get the money the next day.

My auntie passed away in July 2011, because if tax ussues its still not finalised.

Well I am having my cuppa, have a terrible headache.

Havent heard back from he fster agncy yet with an answer to all my questions. We will probaby take him fr the holidays, keep cp happy & takes our minds off things.




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Post by: Emme on December 07, 2012, 05:05:23 am
Enjoy your cuppa Hally, you certainly do not need the added stress of it all. All the best.

Marie
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Post by: obbie on December 07, 2012, 05:22:34 am
so stressful Hally >:(
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 07, 2012, 05:32:17 am
Hally, (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/07/a3u5e3u3.jpg)I hope you are enjoying a cup of your very expensive, but very good tea. You deserve it.
Reminds me of the saying that you can choose your friends, but you can't choose your family!

Kimmy, your gifts have reminded me of a book my MIL gave me which is full of biscuit recipes for ingredients in a jar and the gift tags to go with them. I'm going to look at it now!
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Post by: Halex on December 07, 2012, 05:38:07 am
Ooh woukd be interested in seeing what uou do with the book :) so you ut the ingreients in a jar & they just pour it out & mix it?

Yes, i have actually gifted myself a selecion of very expnsive teas this week ;D

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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 07, 2012, 06:11:34 am
The idea is to place the dry ingredients in a jar and attach a tag with the cooking instructions printed on the back. I have taken photos of the three pages in the book you need to make the Festive Cranberry Orange Biscuits.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/07/edu8ame8.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/07/sadydyty.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/07/8ezu2u7a.jpg)
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Post by: mcmich on December 07, 2012, 06:18:12 am
That's lovely ES.  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 07, 2012, 07:02:11 am
Thanks for the link Maddy. I will still post mine as I have a brownie one and the cookie one is based on cookies choc chip Anzacs very yummy. Will post tomorrow. Hally it is more like a pour mix and bake thing.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Nikkit on December 07, 2012, 07:04:19 am
Packing my float, heading south tomorrow with my spotty horse, friend and her horse for a weekend of cutting. Leaving gorgeous girls and hubby home to fend for themselves!
Just realised I have not even thought of cooking several different meals to leave for them for the one night I am away.  :o
Gosh...I don't even feel guilty!
Will see what the reaction is when I get home Sunday night.!
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Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2012, 08:31:19 am
Nice looking book ES, have you done much out of it?
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 07, 2012, 08:47:40 am
Hally your MIL would be moved to quarantine because the treatment will leave her immune system impaired. It is probably only a precaution to protect her from the other patients in the hospital. 

We have gone through similar things with inheritance. After DW's mother passed away her siblings were very worried because they couldn't find the most recent will. The only will they had was from before her last husband passed away and his children were included in the will. The stupid thing was that she had nothing.

I hope that DH's family all come to their senses. Take care of yourself, CP will need you, try and not let all of this get to you too much so that you have your strength to be there for him.



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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 07, 2012, 09:18:07 am
DD - so you are "delightful" now  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2012, 09:50:44 am
Hally having been through this ( although we didn't fight too much) the very best thing is for you DH to put it all in the hands of a solicitor experienced in these matters. When Mum died I was executor and I simply passed everything onto a lovely lady. She kept us all informed of what she was doing and the will was followed legally and exactly.  To be truthful we didn't fight about it but that was the best and legal way to do it.
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Post by: droverjess on December 07, 2012, 10:46:14 am
So sorry to read all these problems H.
Money is divisive, and inheritance even more so. It will sadly always be so, because of human nature.
Inheritance is never guaranteed, one should never count on it, sometimes the cats home gets the lot.

Expert advice is a good idea. If your MIL signed anything now it would not be legal as it sounds as if her mental capacity is impaired.
Try to get funding to pay for things for foster boy if possible, whatever you decide.
How is your shoulder, hope you are taking care of yourself too?

Lovely cookies and pressies everyone.
I know I started this thread and I love it but being busy just now it takes ages to wade through. Apologies if missed anything. :)

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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 07, 2012, 12:26:10 pm
Judy, I'm ashamed to say that I haven't made anything out of it yet. I must remedy that ASAP
I should make at least one recipe from every cookbook I have, or they shouldn't deserve a place on my shelf!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 07, 2012, 12:31:03 pm
Such a sad stressful time for you Hally.A big warm hug from me :-*
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Post by: meganjane on December 07, 2012, 12:49:51 pm
Huge to everyone who's going through stressful periods, especially Hally and to astarra, too.

We're meant to be harvesting, but the weather keeps playing tricks on us. One day it's hot and windy and there's a harvest ban, then the next it's raining. Break downs don't help.
Love the book Gifts for the Cookie Jar. I'm giving home made gifts to my girlfriends this year. So far (whoops, can't say, secret Santa!). I'd like to do the Cookies in A Jar for them too, so I'll see if that book is in Kindle.
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Post by: Frozzie on December 07, 2012, 01:10:12 pm
Hally hugs.. People annoy me when they bicker amd fight about money.. I have always told my family to spend their money and enjoy life as it is their money and im not interested in inheritience... It seems to bring the evil out of people... I hope they come to their senses and focus on who is importamt ie your ill mil.. So sad and the last thing dh needs :(

Great idea mj.. Will check it out on. Kindle too...:)
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Post by: goldfish on December 07, 2012, 08:19:47 pm
Quote from: obbie on December 07, 2012, 12:12:52 am
Money, families, inheritance, seems to bring out the worst of people. :o

It's so very true and heartbreaking . . .

Hally, my heart really goes out to you and your DH . . . somehow, you need to find some strategies to help you let go of the stress from day to day otherwise you'll end up getting really sick yourself.  A very dear friend of mine has a favourite saying that  she'll always throwing to me . . . .  "This, too, shall pass . . ."

It used to make me grit my teeth at times particularly when I was in the middle of a crisis -  But yes,   it does pass - you just have to drastically reduce speed and drive very carefully around those blind never ending hairpin bends that the other family members are dishing up to you at the moment. . .

Please be good to yourself - it's a bit like the oxygen mask in the plane . . . you need to stay strong and healthy so you look after and support your DH and CP . . . we're all thinking of you and right behind you . . .  :-*  and the advice from the others about getting some sound legal help is spot on!
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Post by: droverjess on December 07, 2012, 10:24:15 pm
Glad it's Friday.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 07, 2012, 10:54:46 pm
Have posted my cookies in a jar recipes for you guys. Sorry it took so long.
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11970.msg235917#msg235917
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11972.msg235932#msg235932
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Post by: jo_nz on December 07, 2012, 11:19:52 pm
Stuck in the office today  :(  Paperwork is endless...
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Post by: Halex on December 07, 2012, 11:26:57 pm
Quote from: jo_nz on December 07, 2012, 11:19:52 pm
Stuck in the office today  :(  Paperwork is endless...

Thats no fun >:(
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 07, 2012, 11:31:39 pm
Hally just caught up on this thread. My goodness that is terrible. Keep your chin up it will pass and you are a good person and good people shine thru in the end. All the best thinking of you and sending you one massive hug xox
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 07, 2012, 11:33:35 pm
Have you tried that phone number Amy? Is it me or is it not?? What makes you think it could be me, i sent my SS gift ages ago. Maybe you should open the little box! We need some excitement today ;D
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Post by: Halex on December 07, 2012, 11:35:05 pm
Quote from: Kimmyh on December 07, 2012, 11:31:39 pm
Hally just caught up on this thread. My goodness that is terrible. Keep your chin up it will pass and you are a good person and good people shine thru in the end. All the best thinking of you and sending you one massive hug xox

Thanks Kimmy :)
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Post by: jo_nz on December 07, 2012, 11:38:51 pm
Quote from: Kimmyh on December 07, 2012, 10:54:46 pm
Have posted my cookies in a jar recipes for you guys. Sorry it took so long.
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11970.msg235917#msg235917
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11972.msg235932#msg235932

Oh dear, my list of things to make for xmas seems to be getting longer rather than shorter....  ;)
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Post by: maddy on December 07, 2012, 11:49:24 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on December 07, 2012, 10:24:15 pm
Glad it's Friday.


....But it's Saturday DJ   ;)

washing my windows & sheers yesterday, highlights that  I need to wash my walls now  :-\ :-\ do I or not?....once you start, you gotta keep going!
BBQ tonight, but I'm not really in the mood for them (some neighbours).... Sounds terrible, but they whinge, and big note themselves....I don't think I could be bothered really....I can happily drink my bubbles here and enjoy my own company  ;D
.....bad day here, hot and blustery...hubby just notified of a fire starting up other side of town, and to get his gear ready.....looks like the fire trucks will be busy today  :-\  I hate this part to Summer!
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 07, 2012, 11:49:55 pm
Lol Jo. Don't get swamped, there is always next year ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 07, 2012, 11:51:33 pm
Not good Maddy. Hope the fire doesn't come near you guys. Take care and enjoy the bubbly.
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Post by: Frozzie on December 08, 2012, 12:19:14 am
Hate bushfires maddy.. Hope dh stays safe.. Feel for you with unwanted guess lol.. Just drink more bubbles :)
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Post by: goldfish on December 08, 2012, 12:24:58 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on December 07, 2012, 10:54:46 pm
Have posted my cookies in a jar recipes for you guys. Sorry it took so long.
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11970.msg235917#msg235917
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11972.msg235932#msg235932

appreciated no end, Kimmyh - many thanks!! :D
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Post by: maddy on December 08, 2012, 12:43:34 am
Don't you just love how cats find the coolest place to be on a hot day

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/18f11a007058dbebeabb58d2fd44d940.jpg)

right under the vent....My Mother would have a fit!  LOL
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Post by: goldfish on December 08, 2012, 12:53:03 am
What a darling!!  Puss looks quite at home, Maddy!  Yep, my Mum would have had the kittens right there and then . .  ;D ;D

Really hope things settle down your way and DH doesn't have to fight fires . . .
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Post by: obbie on December 08, 2012, 01:47:05 am
Love your cat Maddy :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 08, 2012, 01:59:22 am
Clever cat....hope he doesn't lick the candy canes ;D
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Post by: mcmich on December 08, 2012, 02:32:15 am
Cute cat - but on the dinning table? I'm with your mother.
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Post by: Halex on December 08, 2012, 02:54:04 am
Love your cat ;D soooo gorgeous.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 08, 2012, 04:14:37 am
I'm not usually a cat person, but he looks very lovable Maddy ;D

Been in town this morning buying bird things ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 08, 2012, 04:27:00 am
only 1 more sleep Amy, I bet your excited is this your Christmas present?
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Post by: judydawn on December 08, 2012, 04:32:33 am
Maddy, surely DH is going to be too tired to go to the BBQ tonight if he is busy fighting fires this afternoon. ;) ;)
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Post by: fundj&e on December 08, 2012, 04:54:09 am
Quote from: maddy on December 08, 2012, 12:43:34 am
Don't you just love how cats find the coolest place to be on a hot day

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/18f11a007058dbebeabb58d2fd44d940.jpg)

right under the vent....My Mother would have a fit!  LOL
i just had a fit  :o............get that cat off the table  ;D
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Post by: Katiej on December 08, 2012, 05:00:06 am
The cat looks so cute, and so comfy  ;D

Cats on tables don't worry me.  My Mum has 2 cats that are allowed to go anywhere and do anything they want.  Sometimes my DH and I have lunch with Mum on Sunday at her place and one of the cats always jumps up onto the table to see what we're eating.  My DH freaks out everytime  ;D
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Post by: goldfish on December 08, 2012, 05:03:56 am
 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 08, 2012, 05:05:16 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on December 08, 2012, 04:27:00 am
only 1 more sleep Amy, I bet your excited is this your Christmas present?

No its not suzanne, I'm paying for the bird myself :) And my brother paid for the cage since he didn't buy me a birthday present!
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Post by: maddy on December 08, 2012, 05:08:29 am
Quote from: fundj&e on December 08, 2012, 04:54:09 am
i just had a fit  :o............get that cat off the table  ;D

HeeHee.....nacho goes wherever he wants to....he's our 3rd baby  ;)
I used to hate it, but no matter what methods I used to stop him....it didn't work  :-\.  So know the table gets spray & wiped before we sit to eat.

Well thankfully the fire was under control, but hubby still on standby.  they usually flare up from 3pm onwards.

Right now, I am finally in the process of decorating the Xmas tree.....with the tradition of drinking bubbles between baubles  :P
......Should be raring to go to BBQ then  ;)
Farmer grinch waltzed in and poo-poo'd my ice cream snowmen  :-X  PFTTT......what does he know about decorating trees! LOL....must say, it's very...um....bright, and not really traditional   :P
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Post by: deedub on December 08, 2012, 05:09:24 am
Wow, lots to catch up on! Hally I agree with others' advice, use a solicitor as executor when the time comes, made settlement of my dad's estate much easier. I hope your MIL isn't aware of what her children are up to, she doesn't need the drama right now poor thing.

One more sleep until what Amy?

This morning we caught a tram into the city to see the Myer Xmas windows and pick out a Xmas decoration each for the tree - our tradition. Also did some more Xmas shopping so the girls could pick out gifts for their grandparents. Just 1 more gift to get, for my BIL, & I haven't got a clue!
Too hot to do much else today.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 08, 2012, 05:10:23 am
Quote from: deedub on December 08, 2012, 05:09:24 am
One more sleep until what Amy?

Until I get my baby bird!! :D :D :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 08, 2012, 05:17:49 am
Yeh! How exciting for you Amy. Any thoughts on names yet?
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Post by: dhitri on December 08, 2012, 05:32:26 am
We saw Santa today! Daycare Christmas party this morning. My little girl is terrified by him and ran away when he tried to give her a pressie! :D

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/08/unubapu6.jpg)

They also had the preschoolers graduation. The little darlings look so cute in their gown! I was a little teary even though my girls wasn't part of it. Some of the kids graduating were only toddlers when we first enrolled. They've all grown so much and ready for school, it's amazing how time flies!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/08/uheqy8y9.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on December 08, 2012, 06:33:33 am
They do look cute TL, never heard of pre-school graduation before.  Your little girl wouldn't be the first to be terrified of Santa but she will come around one day.
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Post by: goldfish on December 08, 2012, 06:48:11 am
At one preschool, the younger children simply lined up and held their arms up to form a "bridge" and then the older children who were going on to Primary walked under the bridge carrying a vivid blue hydrangea and were clapped out by all the adults . . . . no caps and gowns.  

TL - you an almost see them in roughly 20 years time . .!!
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Post by: astarra on December 08, 2012, 06:51:04 am
That is so cute TL!!  :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 08, 2012, 07:48:48 am
Picked this photo up from framers. when Mum visited me almost 25 years ago not long after I moved to Australia we went to The Rocks and had this old fashioned style photo taken.  It came in a pretty ordinary oval frame and I wanted to reframe I am very pleased with it! (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/08/upeqe8y7.jpg)
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Post by: dhitri on December 08, 2012, 08:00:52 am
Whereabouts at the Rocks? Wonder if they still do that?
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Post by: cookie1 on December 08, 2012, 08:08:18 am
I love the photo.
What sort of bird are you getting Amy?
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 08, 2012, 08:13:50 am
An 8 week old cockatiel Cookie :D
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Post by: dede on December 08, 2012, 08:18:15 am
Not long to wait now Amy :)

I had someone contact me today wanting to buy one of my Conures, but after some communication back and forward we realized that she lives in Perth WA, not Perth Tas lol ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 08, 2012, 08:21:27 am
Only 25 hours and 40 minutes Mandi :D

Oh whoops LOL ;D I wish you lived in Perth WA! :D
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Post by: dede on December 08, 2012, 08:23:17 am
But your not counting lol.

I have Amy, Bird and Cfor inside now. They doing very well, and are catching on to their new way of feeding very quickly. I will have to take some more photos of them. I think they are getting cuter :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 08, 2012, 08:30:06 am
Nope, definitely not counting ;D ;D ;D

Oooooh, yes, more photos please!!!!!!!!!!! :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 08, 2012, 08:50:09 am
It's lovely GHM.
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 08, 2012, 01:42:45 pm
I went for a 96km bike ride this morning then walked into town and did some shopping. After lunch we started decorating the house and finally at 8pm we finished.   :D

I am exhuasted.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 08, 2012, 03:52:13 pm
Hi Amy
How exciting for you. I love cockatiels they make lovely pets. My kids had one called Cookie, turned out to be an unfortunate name for him as my greyhound thought he'd make a nice snack 😢😂
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 08, 2012, 03:55:06 pm
Quote from: Greyhoundmum on December 08, 2012, 03:52:13 pm
Hi Amy
How exciting for you. I love cockatiels they make lovely pets. My kids had one called Cookie, turned out to be an unfortunate name for him as my greyhound thought he'd make a nice snack 😢😂
Oh noooooo!!! :'(
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Post by: jo_nz on December 08, 2012, 08:00:38 pm
Quote from: Delightful Den on December 08, 2012, 01:42:45 pm
I went for a 96km bike ride this morning then walked into town and did some shopping. After lunch we started decorating the house and finally at 8pm we finished.   :D

I am exhuasted.

I'm not surprised!!!  What a day!

I'm back in the office for the morning today, then planning to skip off early and do some baking - start on some Xmas goodies, and make a batch of cookie dough to take to playcentre tomorrow for the kids to roll out & cut into shapes  :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 08, 2012, 09:58:05 pm
Lovely photo of you and your Mum GHM.

You will love your cockatiel Amy, is this your first pet?
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 08, 2012, 10:23:41 pm
Not really Judy, but in saying that, it will be my first hand-reared pet. So it will require a lot more attention ;D Only 11 hours and 37 minutes until it arrives :D :D :D

Quote from: Greyhoundmum on December 08, 2012, 03:52:13 pm
Hi Amy
How exciting for you. I love cockatiels they make lovely pets. My kids had one called Cookie, turned out to be an unfortunate name for him as my greyhound thought he'd make a nice snack

Don't tell me that!!!!!!!!!!!! :o :'(
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Post by: droverjess on December 08, 2012, 11:27:24 pm
Good Luck with him/her Amy.

Sad story about cookie.... the bird.
We had a labrador that ate baby wagtails from a nest over and over. Stupid mother bird would not relocate even when we took the nest down to try to get her to build elsewhere.

Made more fudge today, baked bread rolls and xmassy brioche, had a lovely walk with DH at a National Trust property. Knitted more cloths and scrubbies.
Must get finished next week as delivery for my Xmas gifts to 4 houses is next sunday.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 08, 2012, 11:28:37 pm
Very exciting Amy :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 08, 2012, 11:36:54 pm
10 hours and 24 minutes Kimmy ;D
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Post by: dede on December 09, 2012, 12:52:31 am
The time is getting closer Amy :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 01:49:33 am
8 hours and 11 minutes Mandi :D
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Post by: obbie on December 09, 2012, 02:39:58 am
Just got back from a BBQ christmas breakfast party
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 09, 2012, 03:49:12 am
Sounds nice Robyn.
How much longer now Amy?
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 03:50:41 am
6 hours and 10 minutes Kimmy ;D
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Post by: dede on December 09, 2012, 04:13:31 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 03:50:41 am
6 hours and 10 minutes Kimmy ;D

Lol :)
Hope your friends not late :)
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Post by: deedub on December 09, 2012, 05:23:18 am
Look forward to meeting your cockatiel Amy - such cheeky little birds, love them!
This morning we went to the Melbourne museum (again!!). DD7 really wanted to go and since the Design market was on next door at the Exhibition building I thought, why not? Unfortunately once we had finished at the museum the kids were a bit tired & hungry so only got a very quick look at the market, probably a good thing for my bank balance!
A friend popped in this arvo, plus doing a bit of cooking & housework.
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Post by: Halex on December 09, 2012, 05:58:56 am
We had a newfoster boy over sat afternoon & a sleepover. He was lovely, nice manners, was very impressed. They sad he has ADHD, so we locked things up & were very cautious. He was so easy & we didnt see any sigs of it at all, not like one child we have from time to time. Cp & him played so well, we asked to have him back next weekend.

 :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 09, 2012, 06:08:54 am
Nice to hear it worked out well Hally - bet he had a great time there.
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Post by: dede on December 09, 2012, 06:11:49 am
That's great Hally, sounds like the boys got on very well.

A friend of mine has a foster child who she has had since she was a few weeks old because the parent broke the little baby's leg from abuse :o, I hope the parents never get her back as they don't deserve her :(
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 07:11:35 am
Quote from: dede on December 09, 2012, 04:13:31 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 03:50:41 am
6 hours and 10 minutes Kimmy ;D

Lol :)
Hope your friends not late :)

Just got a text saying she might be early!!! :D :D :D
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Post by: goldfish on December 09, 2012, 08:01:06 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 07:11:35 am
===

Just got a text saying she might be early!!! :D :D :D

The bird can text??  I thought it was good going if you could get them to at least say Hello or Pretty Polly!! ;D ;D
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Post by: dede on December 09, 2012, 08:13:47 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 07:11:35 am
Quote from: dede on December 09, 2012, 04:13:31 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 03:50:41 am
6 hours and 10 minutes Kimmy ;D

Lol :)
Hope your friends not late :)

Just got a text saying she might be early!!! :D :D :D

Yay yippee yay. :D
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Post by: mcmich on December 09, 2012, 08:22:10 am
Had a day in The Valley. Bought some cheeses etc for Christmas. Bought a couple of Chrissy presents.

We will be going back next Saturday night and taking whatever children are with us and interested and my mum to The Hunter Valley lights display. It's wonderful - worth a google.  :)
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Post by: Emme on December 09, 2012, 08:24:21 am
Sounds like things went well Hally,  :)

Not long to go Amy  ;D

Marie
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 09, 2012, 08:27:53 am
Glad things went well for you Hally.
Can't wait to see him or her Amy.
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 09, 2012, 08:38:37 am
I went for a long run this morning. Then we hit the shops quickly, 'wrapped' (we use cloth bags) the Christmas presents and made some applesauce. I also put all the crates from the Christmas decorations bag in the shed.

I have to mow the lawns soon and I would like to put up a few outdoor lights.
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Post by: Halex on December 09, 2012, 10:58:01 am
Yes things went very well with this boy. Kids played nicely & yes he loved it here. Woudnt be hard too, our house is a likea 5* resort :)

Will probbly say yes  to having other boy for  6 weeks, if we can gve him 6 weeks of happiness, its worth ourwhile :)

 :)
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Post by: droverjess on December 09, 2012, 10:34:48 pm
Trying to finish Xmas pressies, more fudge, mustard, more scrubbies, and onion marmalade that took 5 hours. Serve me right for making  a double batch with 4 kgs onions.
Made Sunday lunch too, and went out for more jars.

Delivery next Sunday so then that's it!
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 09, 2012, 10:42:13 pm
Sounds like you've had a very busy day DJ. Your Xmas hampersare going to be great! :D

Quote from: Halex on December 09, 2012, 10:58:01 am
Will probbly say yes  to having other boy for  6 weeks, if we can gve him 6 weeks of happiness, its worth ourwhile :)

 :)

You're so kind and caring Hally. Its really lovely to hear :-*
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Post by: dede on December 10, 2012, 01:59:37 am
My oldest Child turned 17 today :o, can't believe how time has flew. Only seemed not long ago he started kindergarten :)
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Post by: obbie on December 10, 2012, 02:11:27 am
shopping online
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Post by: Halex on December 10, 2012, 02:11:51 am
Shoping at gc.

 :D
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Post by: astarra on December 10, 2012, 02:13:54 am
Quote from: dede on December 10, 2012, 01:59:37 am
My oldest Child turned 17 today :o, can't believe how time has flew. Only seemed not long ago he started kindergarten :)

Wow Happy birtday to your child!  :D
17 - I get a shock how fast time has gone each time I think of the fact I have a 6 year old!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 10, 2012, 03:37:41 am
Happy birthday to your oldest boy Mandi ;D
He'll be an adult bfore you know it ;) :o
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Post by: Yvette on December 10, 2012, 03:47:58 am
Happy birthday to your son Mandi
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 10, 2012, 03:54:39 am
Happy birthday to your son dede.
DJ your hampers sound amazing. Will you post a photo when they are done please. Love to see them.
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Post by: Halex on December 10, 2012, 04:53:04 am
All confirmed, eb will e spending the summer hols with us.

We also have te little boy we had last weekend coming again this weekend.

So busy from now on in or house with these foster kids plus play overs :)

More on MIL tomorrow, still in hospital, drs meeting tomorrow :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 10, 2012, 05:01:24 am
Happy birthday to your 17 year old Mandi, hope he has a great day.

Hally good luck with what you are taking on. It's a big responsibility for so many weeks and good on you for doing it.
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Post by: goldfish on December 10, 2012, 05:09:19 am
Many happy returns to your son, Dede!!  Yes - it's amazing where the time goes!!

Hally - that's great - - that's quite a commitment - I do hope everything goes smoothly for you! :)
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Post by: Emme on December 10, 2012, 05:15:17 am
Happy Birthday to your son Dede, time does fly  ;D

Hally, good luck with it all.  You are doing a wonderful job  :)

Marie
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 10, 2012, 05:18:09 am
Happy Birthday to your DS Mandi, time sure does go by way too fast

Feel like I have been running around in circles today
I need to get my christmas shopping done by Wednesday, dogs getting his hair done tomorrow, I need my hair doing, sister arrives on Wednesday with her 7 kids, mum isn't 100% so trying to help organise her house and the christmas day preparations, thank goodness my dad is a wonderful house husband doing all the cooking,cleaning,washing and shopping for her, never ending  :-))

Really need to get some treats baked for the boys after school snack might just make some donuts.......
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Post by: judydawn on December 10, 2012, 05:20:27 am
suzanne, turn the computer off and keeping running around in circles - you are going to be very busy once your sister and family arrive on Wednesday  :o
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 10, 2012, 05:39:45 am
Thanks for the advice Judy, signing off now ...........xxx
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Post by: astarra on December 10, 2012, 05:47:29 am
Have fun Suzanne!  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 10, 2012, 08:01:42 am
Wow suzanne, you're going to be busy :o Good luck! :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 10, 2012, 10:01:35 am
Good luck Suzanne.
Hope the summer goes well for you Hally. You are a wonderful person :)
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Post by: dede on December 10, 2012, 10:41:46 am
Thanks guys for the birthday wishes for my son :), he had a good day. We paid for part of his motor bike license course he has to do next month for his P's, and I brought him a Lynx gift pack.
Yummy Chocolate Torte cake for dessert tonight. Although I didn't make it (Cheese cake shoo brought) but still enjoyed.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 10, 2012, 12:22:06 pm
glad ds had a nice birthday mandi
thanks ladies, DH gets home from work and says get organised we're going to beach to do some fishing, no I said so much to do and his response it'll be here when we get back ::) glad we went though had a lot of fun and the kid's had a swim ;D
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Post by: Halex on December 10, 2012, 09:50:37 pm
Looks like things might work out better for eb, he is now spending more time with his foster mum over the holidays & less time with us. They are trying to make it all work. Its better for us too, we have him 27th dec-5th jan. then later in Jan we have him for anther week. Fingers crossed he can stay with his foster mum.

 :)
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Post by: Halex on December 10, 2012, 09:51:43 pm
Quote from: *suzanne* on December 10, 2012, 12:22:06 pm
glad ds had a nice birthday mandi
thanks ladies, DH gets home from work and says get organised we're going to beach to do some fishing, no I said so much to do and his response it'll be here when we get back ::) glad we went though had a lot of fun and the kid's had a swim ;D

We love going to the beach after work. We go to Cottesloe, where do you go?

 :)
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Post by: astarra on December 10, 2012, 09:53:52 pm
Sounds like things are working out better for you H. Good to hear.  :)

DH and I went to the beach on Sunday - I slept and he fished!!  :D
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Post by: Wonder on December 10, 2012, 09:57:37 pm
Suzanne, all the best with all your preparations and guests.

Hally you are doing an amazing job with the foster boys, I'm sure the experience will stay with CP for life. I hope it all goes well over the holidays. All the best with the news on MIL. Remember to take care of yourself during all this.

DJ, those hampers sound amazing, your friends are very lucky.
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Post by: judydawn on December 10, 2012, 10:04:55 pm
Glad you know where you stand now Hally, he will have a great time at your house but the pressure is not so great now for you. Hopefully the poor lad can have a stable life one way or the other.

I remember as a kid we would pester Mum to talk Dad into taking us to the beach when he got home from work. It didn't work very often but on the occasions when he said yes, I can remember how excited I was.  These were the days before he became a supervisor so after a long day at work as a plumber and doing more manual work back then than they do today, I now understand why he would have been too tired on most occasions to want to go out again.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 10, 2012, 11:21:33 pm
Quote from: Halex on December 10, 2012, 09:51:43 pm
Quote from: *suzanne* on December 10, 2012, 12:22:06 pm
glad ds had a nice birthday mandi
thanks ladies, DH gets home from work and says get organised we're going to beach to do some fishing, no I said so much to do and his response it'll be here when we get back ::) glad we went though had a lot of fun and the kid's had a swim ;D

We love going to the beach after work. We go to Cottesloe, where do you go?

 :)

just down to pinnaroo point, it's a great fishing and swimming spot
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Post by: jo_nz on December 11, 2012, 12:31:56 am
I *think* I have now finished the Xmas shopping (baking for the hampers not included)!!!   ;D

DS has recently changed his mind about what he wants Santa to bring (after I told him Santa usually brings TOYS not new shoes, as he doesn't know his shoe size), so had to go and check up on those elves to make sure they were making the right thing...  ;)
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Post by: obbie on December 11, 2012, 12:51:20 am
working so far..
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 11, 2012, 12:58:28 am
dog at the hairdresser, 2 loads of washing done, beds made, 1 bathroom cleaned, now to vacuum, mop, dust and bake, was going to the shops but it's a bit stormy, don't like driving in the rain so postponed until tomorrow
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Post by: Halex on December 11, 2012, 04:45:31 am
Packaging up cookies n cream fudge.
The wrapping etc cost more than the fudge I think!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/11/ygybu4at.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on December 11, 2012, 04:47:45 am
Not a lot, went for a quick hair cut.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 11, 2012, 05:04:25 am
they look lovely Hally ;D
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Post by: mab19 on December 11, 2012, 05:05:43 am
Travelled home today after being at the beach for a week with all the family.  We had a wonderful time but I am so glad to be home.  
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 11, 2012, 05:08:16 am
Lovely wrapping Hally. Cookies and Cream fudge sounds good too.

mab19 it is always great to get home isn't it.
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Post by: obbie on December 11, 2012, 06:20:25 am
going home to cook tonight.
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Post by: mcmich on December 11, 2012, 06:29:26 am
You've wrapped the fudge beautifully Hally.
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Post by: Halex on December 11, 2012, 06:33:26 am
Thank you everyone, yes I was pleased with the fudge, done quite a few :)

 :)
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Post by: droverjess on December 11, 2012, 06:54:49 am
Hoping to do the Worcester sauce today. Hope also to do gentlemans relish, but am short of few of these ingredients.
Thanks for all the kind comments about my presents, will Post pics later, they are for our family, both sides. Two sisters and two brothers between us.
Plus  a few things for friends, neighbours, extra people and also little things now for me to take to work.
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Post by: jeninwa on December 11, 2012, 06:56:52 am
The fudge looks lovely H
Today we had breakfast in Wynyard, lunch ( scallop pies) in Ross and dinner in Hobart, just a few miles traveled in the last two days.
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Post by: deedub on December 11, 2012, 07:05:45 am
This morning went to the school Xmas concert, sooo cute! Loved the Bollywood routine! Then did my grocery shopping & made 2 quiches, 1 for us & 1 for the family with the sick father. My SS present arrived (yay!), went to swimming lessons, now home to heat up quiche for dinner.
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Post by: mcmich on December 11, 2012, 07:16:21 am
Busy day deedub. Nice that you made an extra quiche for a family that needs it.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 11, 2012, 09:19:31 am
Jen, that sounds great fun. I guess that old bridge is still at Ross.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 11, 2012, 09:24:06 am
Housework this morning. Put summer doona cover on bed only to discover loads of creases so ironed it whilst on bed. No fires all good.
Kinder duty in arvo. Three hours and exhausted. :)
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Post by: deedub on December 11, 2012, 09:29:35 am
Quote from: mcmich on December 11, 2012, 07:16:21 am
Busy day deedub. Nice that you made an extra quiche for a family that needs it.  :)
The mum & I were having a little joke about it, I promised her a quiche last week when I saw someone give her a lasagne - thought she might be getting a bit sick of lasagne, apparently they've been given a few!
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 11, 2012, 12:59:58 pm
Bike ride this morning then work. After work I went for a run in the rain and then restrung the outside Christmas lights to make them look a bit better. 

Tonight I made the Christmas pudding. It is still boiling in Thermie.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 12, 2012, 02:58:09 am
Day off today. Attending specialist appointment at hospital then am going to get my hair cut.  Had the same cut for quite a few years, am thinking of getting something different, will let you know if I wimp out!,
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Post by: obbie on December 12, 2012, 03:03:42 am
a change is good for a haircut.

i did that last month.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 12, 2012, 03:05:31 am
work from home, whilst waiting for the delivery man,I have lots to do but don't want to miss him
Lucky you ghm, I'm trying to get to the hairdresser before Christmas, don't wimp out my last trip I went in a brunette and came out a blonde, felt like a new woman;D
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Post by: maddy on December 12, 2012, 03:56:02 am
many pages to read back  :o

hopefully things will slow down, and get some time for baking....my oven is feeling very dejected!
DD awards night on Monday, which now means I have to cough up for a school blazer...apparently a must have for school captains...not sure how much that's going to cost or when we'll get it!

Um, how many times can a cat get stuck on fly wire?.....lots apparently  :-))

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/76bec56ea63d8723f41133d15d5341f1.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/c34300bef4c15d133c8602731991a1fe.jpg)

Thought cats were smart....so why does he keep doing it?  Silly boy  :P
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Post by: deedub on December 12, 2012, 04:06:59 am
Maddy that made me laugh! Especially the expression on poor puss' face!
Day off today - school drop off, washing, coffee with a friend, dashed to the shops to finish off Xmas shopping hooray all done! Home for quick lunch then haircut, back home to do some cooking. School pickup soon then home for some more cooking.
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Post by: obbie on December 12, 2012, 04:46:37 am
I want to go home........

heaps of cooking tonight though
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 12, 2012, 04:58:36 am
Maddy.... LOL ;D
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Post by: Halex on December 12, 2012, 05:29:21 am
Just a quick update.

MIL very bad, the Chemotherapy Doctor gave her a month to a year the Palliative care doctor suggested he was being kind...........MUCH TOO KIND ... when she starts to give up which will be soon as she is unable to walk then we will  know how long.

Very sad.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 12, 2012, 05:34:36 am
Sorry about your bad news H.
Are you revising your plans to visit?
Hugs xox
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 12, 2012, 05:38:58 am
Oh Hally, that is really really awful. I'm so sorry :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Yvette on December 12, 2012, 05:41:19 am
That's bad news Hally  :-* :-*
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 12, 2012, 05:45:00 am
That is bad news Hally.
Look after yourself, DH and CP. You will all need each other getting through these times.

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Post by: Emme on December 12, 2012, 05:48:57 am
Hally, so sorry to hear your news about your MIL.  Thoughts are with you and your family
Hugs
Marie :-*
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Post by: mcmich on December 12, 2012, 06:02:53 am
So sorry to hear the news Hally. Will be thinking of you and your family.  :-*
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Post by: kt2 on December 12, 2012, 06:11:49 am
So sorry to hear the bad news of your MIL Hally  :(
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.  :-*
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Post by: Halex on December 12, 2012, 06:13:30 am
I sort of knew it, but didnt want to think about it.

the secondary cancer has really spread, in the midde of Oct 1 lump on her head the size of a coin, its now in the last 2-4 weeks all down her head & neck.

Dh broher is flying from qld to melb this weekend. We are not getting much out of the sisters. He will be a lot better passing information on.

Everyone please pray we can have her for as long as poss as long as she is comfortable.

We are still planning to vist end of Jan at ths stage.




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Post by: obbie on December 12, 2012, 06:14:45 am
Thinking of you Hally :)
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Post by: Halex on December 12, 2012, 06:15:00 am
Maddy more cat photos please, they mae me smile :)

I am loving your cat :)
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Post by: Frozzie on December 12, 2012, 06:16:04 am
So sorry to hear the news hally.. You never know though.. Initially we were told not long and she lived 5 years.. Think you never really know until it happens.. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family xx

Maddy that is so funny... And the look n your cats face lol!

Today a computer accounting course... Another one on friday..
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Post by: judydawn on December 12, 2012, 06:19:46 am
Bad news just keeps coming as it seems to be spreading so fast Hally, be prepared for a trip over there before the end of January. So stressful for the whole family, my thoughts are with you all.  :-* :-*
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Post by: Halex on December 12, 2012, 06:23:16 am
JD, I sent you an email.

Off to school pick up, we are not saying anything to cp, he already gets upset about us dying.

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Post by: Frozzie on December 12, 2012, 06:25:43 am
So sad.. Does he understand death hally.. My kids are too little to get their head around it.. They know where their nanna is buried but dont get the not exisitng or breathing etc.. It is a bit hard for them :( hugs hally
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Post by: kt2 on December 12, 2012, 06:44:54 am
Maddy your cat is crazy!!!!!  :D :D :D
Love the look on his/her face  ;D
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Post by: astarra on December 12, 2012, 06:57:44 am
Thinking of you H.  :-*
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Post by: droverjess on December 12, 2012, 07:35:25 am
So very sorry Hally.
We went through this this year too. My late MIL did not have cancer, but did not last long, mercifully in the end she slept away.
Go as soon as you can, these prognoses with time are very variable.

Maddy the cat is hysterical!

This is my Christmas gift work in progress

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Post by: Halex on December 12, 2012, 07:36:00 am
Its all getting too much.

Dh rang MIL, she sounds good & says shes fine. A sister bught in chocs but mil has diabetes so she said she couldnt eat them. She says she is fine, my dh thinks she is fine.

I would eat chocs if I was terminal.

She also has a chemo intro  sessin booked for 15th Jan

I am worried that they both might be in denial.

 ???
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Post by: Halex on December 12, 2012, 07:36:42 am
Lovely gifts DJ
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Post by: Halex on December 12, 2012, 07:43:35 am
Quote from: Frozzie on December 12, 2012, 06:25:43 am
So sad.. Does he understand death hally.. My kids are too little to get their head around it.. They know where their nanna is buried but dont get the not exisitng or breathing etc.. It is a bit hard for them :( hugs hally

Not really sure, he knows the pets went to Heaven.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 12, 2012, 08:28:03 am
love and thoughts to you and your family Hally xxx

ds11 informed me last night that he needed to go to school as Prince Charming on Thursday, so I spent 2hrs I didn't really have today searching for the outfit, I tell you this boy of mine......at least I got it and it's more of a modern/trendy Prince charming
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Post by: droverjess on December 12, 2012, 08:44:38 am
LOL Suzanne.
Thanks H.

H denial is very common and many people do not admit they are in the final months/years, especially to their children.
A lifetime's habit of being strong and there for family is a hard one to change, especially for that generation.

The chocolates would probably make here feel very ill with the diabetes.

You can only do what you think best.
Can you use Skype, could someone take a laptop to MIL?
Thinking of you and sending huge hugs.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 12, 2012, 08:47:59 am
Hi Hally so sorry that your MIL doesn't have long.

Maddy that cat is cute!!
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Post by: Katiej on December 12, 2012, 08:50:15 am
Hally my thoughts are with you and your family.
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Post by: Frozzie on December 12, 2012, 08:52:46 am
You can only take it a day at a time and wait and see... Continue to be there for each other.. Know how,you feel xo
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Post by: dede on December 12, 2012, 08:54:00 am
Hally thinking of you and your family, Mum has had her first round of Chemo and is really unwell at the moment. It's so hard hearing her suffering in her voice at the moment. Wish we could do something to make her feel better. And I hope she is feeling a bit better soon before her second round of Chemo coming up next week :(
  But with my mum the prognosis is positive, but you mil the prognosis is not so good :(
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Post by: deedub on December 12, 2012, 08:57:17 am
Hally & dede, thinking of you & your families, take care.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 12, 2012, 09:01:04 am
Sorry Helly, it's a hard time on the family.
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Post by: dragongirly on December 12, 2012, 09:28:58 am
Sad news Hally - all the best to you and your family.

I'm currently in wind down mode.  My contract here is coming to an end and I am now finishing off and handing over the department tio my current downline.  I hope it all goes well for them.  I have to say I am super excited to be coming home and spending some time with family :D.

7 working days to go (not including the last hour of the day here...)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 12, 2012, 09:42:14 am
Oh Hally.What sad sad news.A warm big hug from me :-* :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 12, 2012, 09:44:20 am
Your hamper gifts look very good DJ. :)
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Post by: dhitri on December 12, 2012, 09:56:52 am
Hally, such sad news :( Thinking of you and your family. Hugs xxx

Mandi (dede?), glad to hear that your mum has a good prognosis. Hoping that she sails smoothly through chemo. Hugs for you, too xxx

I did a 13k run this morning as part of my marathon training (first week). I have a 18-week training schedule for a marathon in April (in Canberra). It will be my first 42.2km :) I am a new runner and am slow by any standard, but I love running (ok, a tad obsessed), and I have been pretty consistent this past year. I even have a training blog, where I record my thoughts, training, races, etc.

My plan is to run two marathons next year: April in Canberra and September in Sydney. My goal for each is pretty modest: To finish :)
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Post by: maddy on December 12, 2012, 10:13:47 am
Quote from: kt2 on December 12, 2012, 06:44:54 am
Maddy your cat is crazy!!!!!  :D :D :D
Love the look on his/her face  ;D

LOL....I pulled him off the fly wire 5 times today!  In the end I just shut the window  :-))

Hally....not great news, sorry.  Can I just say though, these golden oldies can be stronger than you think sometimes.
89 year old FIL was on deaths door 5 months ago.  Family were all called in to say goodbye,  because they were losing him, and the doctors said that this was it.....fast forward until now, he's back in his village and cooking his chops for dinner.
Keep positive   :-*  Your MIL is a different scenario, but they can surprise you with their will.

DJ....you busy bee....some lucky people are to receive  8)

Dede....Hope your Mum gets over the chemo ickyess soon.  I found after about the 4th treatment, I actually started feeling much better with the treatment.  It did get harder though towards the end at the 12 month mark, and a bit of depression set in...I think I was just so exhausted of trying to stay strong, and putting on a front for everyone that I was coping....which I really wasn't.
I know you will keep a close on her  ;)



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Post by: Kimmyh on December 12, 2012, 10:55:47 am
Love the cat Maddy and the look on his face is priceless.
So sorry to hear your news H. Sending hugs. :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 12, 2012, 11:20:44 am
Maybe pussy wanted to go outside maddy - do the claws get stuck in the wire?  I can't believe it wasn't ripped with the weight of the cat hanging off it.  Such a gorgeous expression though.
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Post by: Frozzie on December 12, 2012, 11:25:25 am
Im still laughing about your cat maddy.. Adorable.. Sou,ds very cheeky and that expression is priceless..
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Post by: cookie1 on December 12, 2012, 11:36:20 am
Hally take care of yourself and be there for DH. It is very hard
Dede it is very hard watching your Mum suffer. Love to you.
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Post by: Frozzie on December 12, 2012, 12:02:34 pm
Yes dede thoughts are with your mum during this ordeal and you and your family.. Cancer is such a horrible thing
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 12, 2012, 01:06:40 pm
Quote from: ThermieLove on December 12, 2012, 09:56:52 am
I did a 13k run this morning as part of my marathon training (first week). I have a 18-week training schedule for a marathon in April (in Canberra). It will be my first 42.2km :) I am a new runner and am slow by any standard, but I love running (ok, a tad obsessed), and I have been pretty consistent this past year. I even have a training blog, where I record my thoughts, training, races, etc.

My plan is to run two marathons next year: April in Canberra and September in Sydney. My goal for each is pretty modest: To finish :)

I  did my first 26.2 miles last year TL. It is a great feeling when you cross the finish line. I am hoping to do another one next year.  I was trying to run one this year but injury and life got in the way.  Good luck with your training.
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Post by: Halex on December 12, 2012, 06:46:32 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on December 12, 2012, 08:44:38 am
LOL Suzanne.
Thanks H.

H denial is very common and many people do not admit they are in the final months/years, especially to their children.
A lifetime's habit of being strong and there for family is a hard one to change, especially for that generation.

The chocolates would probably make here feel very ill with the diabetes.

You can only do what you think best.
Can you use Skype, could someone take a laptop to MIL?
Thinking of you and sending huge hugs.


I think they are both in denial, dh was talking about cancelling our big trip next year in August & I said I really ddnt think she woud be around by then, he informed me she would be fine, I tried to point out what the sistes told us from the Drs but he wouldnt listen. Yes my mil, nursed her mum, had 5 kids & looked after 2 grandkids, she is a strong woman, but her body is so frail now.

I just wish it woud all go away & life woukd return to normal.

Dede, my frend gets yucky after chemo, but she says it does get better.

Cancer is a nasty painful disease.

Busy day today which is good, dentist not so good, & my meat order comes today, having it delivered as another friend wanted a lamb, there is only so much you can fit into a hatchback, lol

H :)

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Post by: goldfish on December 12, 2012, 07:36:33 pm
Hally - thoughts and prayers are with you and your DH - I can understand your DH wanting to postpone your trip . . but so much can happen in the meantime. Just wish there were words to help you both feel better  . . .unfortunately, these hard times are all part of life's journey and you will come through it - one step at a time.  I daresay a lot of us have been there in some way or another.  Wanting to send you as much peace as possible . . . :-*
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Post by: Frozzie on December 12, 2012, 07:48:11 pm
H be careful what you say to him... He will be super sensitive and defensive about whatever you say even things you dont think would... Hang inthere.. Its not easy.. Hugs to all xo
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Post by: droverjess on December 12, 2012, 09:26:49 pm
Hugs to H and Dede.

The matron at the nursing home said to my Dh when he asked about his mother's prognosis approx 6 months , it turned out to be 4. She didn't know, we did. She knew she was not going to get better, and not go home again and that was all.

Today I re cooked my mayo. Covered all my jars with coloured paper and curly ribbons. Made supper for DH to,leave in fridge, he's had a Busy 3 days and I have been out since 1pm. Still at work now. Babysitting.
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Post by: dhitri on December 12, 2012, 09:46:43 pm
Quote from: Delightful Den on December 12, 2012, 01:06:40 pm

I  did my first 26.2 miles last year TL. It is a great feeling when you cross the finish line. I am hoping to do another one next year.  I was trying to run one this year but injury and life got in the way.  Good luck with your training.

Thank you DD. I know I will be pushing my body hard this running season, so will pay extra attention on rest and recovery. Hope you get to do another marathon next year.
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Post by: Yvette on December 12, 2012, 10:25:42 pm
DJ the jars look great  :)
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Post by: obbie on December 13, 2012, 02:23:11 am
Lovely cat Maddy

DJ the gifts in jars look great..
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Post by: dhitri on December 13, 2012, 02:39:46 am
Graduation rehearsal aka picture time! My graduation is tomorrow. I am on the far right with the duckface pose, this is a picture with the Indonesian students :) (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/13/ugyhyduv.jpg)

Being in my 30s and a mum I didn't think graduation would excite me this much... But it's been a tough 2 years juggling family and work.
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Post by: deedub on December 13, 2012, 03:05:26 am
Congratulations TL - or should I call you duck face?  :D

Working from home today, so far have had 3 hours of conference calls - my ears hurt from wearing headphones!
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 13, 2012, 03:27:34 am
Wow TL, what an achievement! Congratulations! :D And that is a lovely photo ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 13, 2012, 04:14:17 am
Congratulations TL. A great achievement. A marathon should be easy after that.
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Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2012, 04:15:56 am
Lovely photo TL and congratulations on your graduation - it would be hard to study and be a Mum as well but Mums are good at multi-tasking aren't they  ;)  Nice to see you.
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Post by: Yvette on December 13, 2012, 04:35:07 am
Well done TL
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2012, 04:56:27 am
Congratulations TL. Graduation is a very special time. Enjoy every moment. Even though it is over 40 years since mine I can still remember it. Must admit, I remembers DD's better though.
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Post by: mcmich on December 13, 2012, 05:18:22 am
Congratulations TL. The hard work has paid off.  :)
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Post by: Emme on December 13, 2012, 05:43:50 am
A great photo TL, congratulations on your graduation :)

Marie
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Post by: obbie on December 13, 2012, 06:00:16 am
today, lots of phone calls and doing quotes...
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Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2012, 06:14:00 am
Today I had my W/Worths delivery and was very happy with it.  Only 1 item missing but all weights over what ordered and a Christmas gift as well.  This is certainly going to be the answer to my problem of not being able to leave Geoff for too long these days.

I have actually started wrapping the kids' presents because the forum went a bit quiet earlier - thanks girls and boys :D  If it went really quiet I could remove all the contents from my spice drawers and pack them back in alphabetical order again.  It has become very messy in there and I had quite a few more in my delivery to add so I have to make room for them.  Maybe tonight  ;)

I'm having a good day, I hope you all are too  :-*
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Post by: Halex on December 13, 2012, 06:14:33 am
Lovely photo TL

Dentst, ten srting out my meat, ordered a whole pig istead of 1/2,  ooops panicked to try & get it in freezers, with lts of juggling & other things I did :)
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Post by: obbie on December 13, 2012, 06:22:39 am
forum quiet, hope so for you Judy.

My WW online order came last nite, missed 3 things, rang them this morning, and they credited it to my card..
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Post by: mcmich on December 13, 2012, 07:38:09 am
Glad the online shopping is working out for you JD.

I take my mum for a big shop fortnightly as she doesn't drive now and then she tops up when the village bus goes shopping which is 3 times a week.

God bless her, she insisted on giving me money for Christmas grocery shopping as she won't be cooking this year. That's a blessing too as talented as mum is in so many areas, cooking isn't one of them.
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 13, 2012, 08:02:19 am
Quote from: mcmich on December 13, 2012, 07:38:09 am
God bless her, she insisted on giving me money for Christmas grocery shopping as she won't be cooking this year. That's a blessing too as talented as mum is in so many areas, cooking isn't one of them.

This made me laugh Michelle.

I have an old Aunt who is not a great cook. My Uncle always used to say that when they were first married she was not a good cook but she became a good cook over the years.  We always felt she just killed his taste buds.
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Post by: mcmich on December 13, 2012, 08:42:30 am
LOL DD  ;D

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Post by: maddy on December 13, 2012, 09:33:45 am
BRAVO ThermieLove  :D
I admire any Mum that goes back to study...Congratulations  8)
You have such a beautiful smile too!

Went into DD's school to organise this blazer for Mondays awards night, and they assured me they would sort it out....but they didn't  :-)).
DD not at school tomorrow, so will have to leave DS swimming carnival to chase it up  :-\ .....then it's the last cricket match before Christmas break...HOORAY!....bring back the football season instead please!

Now I'm off to battle with an eBay seller, through PayPal :-)). The multicoloured candy coated sunflower seeds (these ones only through U.S), Arrived yesterday....and were rancid  >:(
I looked at expiry date, and it's listed as "BB - 01/09/2011  :o  no wonder they smelt funny, and tasting one proved they were rancid!
well this fool is trying to tell me that they are fine, and that the BB date means "Born On"   :-)) :-)).  I explained to him it means best before, and even if it did mean born on as he states, I explained that it is still 15 months old...and no one should be selling them at that age!
I certainly wouldn't have, had I known......so will wait and see who wins this battle! 

Anyhoo.....here's another crazy cat pic for Hally

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/8253d78da2e575ecec1876f6ffcc3ce4.jpg)

Stuck again for the 6th time today  :-))





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Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2012, 09:45:38 am
Hally I can't believe you fitted in a whole pig when you thought you were only getting a half.  :o

Michele, dear Mums, gotta love them and keep some of them out of the kitchen  :-))  I remember my DD getting Mum to decorate some fairy cakes for one of the kid's birthday parties and being shocked at how they ended up.  Mum was never into cakes but always asks if she can help in the kitchen on the day  :D 

Good luck with the job in hand maddy.  Perhaps ignore the fact pussy is stuck up there for an hour or so and see if it happens again. You'll probably end up with no screen on the window but a lesson may be learnt.
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Post by: droverjess on December 13, 2012, 09:58:28 am
Congrats TL.
A moment to remember.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 13, 2012, 09:59:24 am
Congratulations TL.
Maddy maybe you should give your cat his own screen or make up one for him to play with. Could be a diversion?
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Post by: maddy on December 13, 2012, 10:47:55 am
Maybe....but then he wouldn't get the attention....just like children, aren't they.
Wish he would just sleep in his basket like he used to....

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/easterbbq2007175-1-1-1.jpg)

Or better still, amuse himself like this cat

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/e8673e5bfd11cf0e62b39759f28f3290.jpg)
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Post by: Halex on December 13, 2012, 10:59:27 am
Loving them Maddy, hwow old & the name :) must want to cuddle him.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 13, 2012, 11:13:50 am
RFLOL ;D Maddy your cat is hilarious. My dog would do the legs up thing in the middle of the back yard but never seen it done quite like your cat. He reminds me of Garfield :)
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Post by: kt2 on December 13, 2012, 11:18:52 am
LOL! Maddy, your cat looks vicious in that photo where he's stuck for the 6th time! :D :D :D
He cracks me up!!! He looks like he is full of personality!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: maddy on December 13, 2012, 11:28:44 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on December 13, 2012, 11:13:50 am
He reminds me of Garfield :)

he is SOOO Garfield, except when he uses the window as a scratching post!

Quote from: Halex on December 13, 2012, 10:59:27 am
Loving them Maddy, hwow old & the name :) must want to cuddle him.

he is Nacho...DD names all our pets, and they all have reference to food  :P
He is 6 now, and we bought him from the Lort Smith animal hospital, where my cousin works.
Check out the pictures she sent me, to see if we were interested in him

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/kitty4.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/kitty1.jpg)

.....how could we say no.  
So Thankful that he was left on the steps of hospital, in a box...instead of dumping him....we love him to bits!
when he was little, he started coming into our bed at night, under the covers, with his head on the pillow  :P  Think I must have rolled on him once in my coma style sleep, so he doesn't do that now  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 13, 2012, 05:05:02 pm
Congratulations TL on your graduation :)
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Post by: Frozzie on December 13, 2012, 08:11:28 pm
Second day of training for me.. Will Miss ds' last day of school :(

Lovely photo thermie love and congrats..
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 14, 2012, 12:51:41 am
Love your cat Maddy. Our cats are rescue cats too. Our big grey cat rolled over in his cage as I walked past, so I could rub his tummy. That was it, he had stolen my heart, and I couldn't leave him behind:) We were looking at getting a kitten for the kids and he was already about 12 months old. We were told that he was fully grown- but they were so wrong as he grew a lot bigger, and now is growing wider as well!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/14/u3yrujup.jpg)

I had a lovely evening last night with my book club. We stole the idea from the Christmas Cookie Club book, and we baked a dozen biscuits for each person, plus one for the Salvos. We drank some bubbles, talked about our bikkies, and what we were grateful for this year. I have come home with a lovely stash of biscuits
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/14/u3y8ehub.jpg)
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Post by: obbie on December 14, 2012, 02:12:40 am
love cats too.

Great biccies ES
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 14, 2012, 03:08:19 am
Sounds like a lot of fun ES :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on December 14, 2012, 04:29:16 am
That's a lot of baking that went on there ES, sounds like you had a good night. You're not wrong about your cat, Katie & I have seen him  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 14, 2012, 04:32:29 am
I've just been putting out the fire on top of the stove... oopsies :-[
Lucky I noticed it before it got too big :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 14, 2012, 04:38:28 am
It happens to us all Amy, gives us a bit of a scare though.

I cleaned out the spice drawers and put everything back in all neat and tidy in alphabetical order - bet I can't find anything now  ;) 
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Post by: Yvette on December 14, 2012, 04:53:36 am
What were you cooking Amy?
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 14, 2012, 04:56:09 am
I had pasta boiling on one hotplate and some pork fillets in a panon another. The flames from the gas stove came up around the sides of the pan. I guess I had the heat too high :-))

Glad to hear I'm not the only one Judy ;D
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Post by: deedub on December 14, 2012, 05:18:38 am
Lovely cat photos - DD's cat is from the Lost Dogs Home (guess she was really lost LOL), she picked us, not the other way round. Have to go back there after Xmas - have promised the other DD we'll get a dog this year, and I don't do puppies! (Although I'm sure if I saw a really cute one I would change my mind).

Supposed to be working in the office today, but got a call from the school nurse about 2pm - DD not feeling well so I've picked up both the kids and now finishing off my work at home. (when I"m not on here that is). We had a 'team breakfast' this morning, still feeling full from that!
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Post by: dhitri on December 16, 2012, 02:38:53 am
Went for a long walk with Miss 2 in the pram (been a while!). She fell asleep and is suddenly my little baby again. Love watching her. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/16/uqejeryt.jpg)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 16, 2012, 03:31:40 am
took my hounds for a big run, they will now sleep for the rest of the day!! Went to markets to get fruit and veg, contemplating heading to the shops again,  going to take DH today, he hates shopping, I feel he should share my pain!!!
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 16, 2012, 03:32:26 am
love the pic of your sleeping girl!! Where do you live?  It looks very dry??
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Post by: Halex on December 16, 2012, 03:43:10 am
Love the cat & the biccies ES.

Both our cats were found homeless. One now prefers the  neighbours as they spoil him rotten, the other is so timid she lives under our bed or down the drain, she is soo fat.

H :)
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Post by: obbie on December 16, 2012, 03:48:45 am
relaxing, watching TV, and cooking
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 16, 2012, 04:50:18 am
Our old boxer just had an epileptic fit, so I've been cleaning up vomit and mum and SD have been taking care of her outside. I hope she's going to be okay, for a little while I thought she was dead :'(
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Post by: astarra on December 16, 2012, 04:52:07 am
Oh that must have been terrible Amy.  :'(
Hope you are all OK and the dog is too.  :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 16, 2012, 04:56:14 am
Thanks astarra. I don't know if she will pull through this one :'(
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Post by: astarra on December 16, 2012, 04:58:29 am
 :'( :'( :'( :'(
Is it a common thing for her?
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 16, 2012, 04:59:58 am
She's had a few before but not for a while. This is worse because she is quite old now :(
SD carried her outside and she is in her bed. She can't stand up and her eyes look weird :'(
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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2012, 05:02:52 am
Doesn't sound good Amy.  Are you taking her to the vet?
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 16, 2012, 05:05:07 am
No vet clinics are open today Judy :( I don't know what we're going to do. At the moment we are keeping her cool with water and a fan. We'll see how she goes over the next hour.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 16, 2012, 05:19:37 am
Oh Amy that's so sad   :(

My next door neighbor is our local vet but too far away to help you
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Post by: Halex on December 16, 2012, 05:22:41 am
Amy that is really sad & very distressing for you all. A dog really is a bff.

Hugs Hally :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 16, 2012, 05:31:49 am
Thanks MF and Hally :(
It was too hot for her outside so we brough her back in and turned the air conditioning on for her. She is drooling heaps and her eyes are watering.
Mum tried to call the vet on his mobile but he didn't answer.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 16, 2012, 06:11:25 am
Keep trying his mobile Amy.

Wish we could help you.

Keep strong and big hugs.
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Post by: goldfish on December 16, 2012, 06:21:00 am
Keep calling, Amy - is there no emergency service??  Keeping fingers crossed for you . . . . .
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 16, 2012, 06:21:49 am
Thanks MF and GF xx

The mobile number is supposed to be our vet's emergency contact.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 16, 2012, 06:38:52 am
Amy my neighbor gave me a 24 hour vet number in Albany

Hope this helps
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 16, 2012, 06:44:04 am
Tried to pm you Amy but it wouldn't send so that's why I posted this number.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 16, 2012, 06:48:00 am
Thanks MF, will pass on to mum :-*
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Post by: Emme on December 16, 2012, 07:17:16 am
Sending Hugs Amy, do hope your dog is ok  :-*

Marie
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Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2012, 07:48:14 am
Amy I think you could always ring the vet clinic at Murdoch Uni. They have extremely long hours. Their number would be in the book. Possibly under school of veterinary science.
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Post by: Moo2 on December 16, 2012, 08:09:07 am
Not sure what is nicer, the cats or the bickies. We love our cats and I think they have more rights than anyone else in the family.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 16, 2012, 08:13:35 am
Sending you hugs Amy and hoping things are better with your dog xox
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Post by: chrissa on December 16, 2012, 08:33:33 am
Just saw this thread about your dog Amy.   I hope he's doing ok.

Hugs
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 16, 2012, 08:56:18 am
Thanks everyone. We are thinking now that she may have had a stroke.

The only thing the vet would do is come and put her down. I think SD is hoping she might make a miraculous recovery so we didn't ask them to come.

She can't see us anymore. She just seems to be shutting down. She will probably pass away this evening :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Frozzie on December 16, 2012, 08:57:35 am
Amy hope your dog is ok :(

Today shopping then beach then laid back dinner (still there lol) and after taking the kids to see some christmas lights in the area.. :)
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Post by: Halex on December 16, 2012, 08:59:00 am
Oh that is really sad. So sorry to hear that. Go & tell her to play down the beach in doggy heaven, she will find my big boy there running in & out of the sea.

Hugs again :)
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Post by: goldfish on December 16, 2012, 09:04:48 am
oh Amy ....it's such a hard and sad time when this happens to our dogs.  Thinking of you . . . .
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Post by: droverjess on December 16, 2012, 09:11:26 am
Oh Amy, thinking of you all.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 16, 2012, 09:14:02 am
So sad for you Amy.  :(
Hopefully she will pass away peacefully.
She has had a good life and a loving family
Take care and lots of hugs.  :)
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Post by: Wonder on December 16, 2012, 09:39:01 am
Hugs to you and the family Amy.
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Post by: dede on December 16, 2012, 09:39:31 am
Oh my goodness Amy you poor think. So sad when our pets get old. Thinking of you and your family :(
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Post by: Frozzie on December 16, 2012, 09:44:25 am
Oh Amy so sorry how terribly sad.. I must have posted at the same time as your post wasnt there before .. Thinking of u hugs xx
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 16, 2012, 09:52:15 am
Just caught up with this, how are things going Amy, it's sad when pets get old or sick or hurt themselves.  My Rosie (greyhound) hurt herself last week and I've been nursing her.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 16, 2012, 09:56:59 am
She's gone now :'( :'( :'(

Thanks everyone for your support this afternoon. I really appreciate it :-*
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Post by: JulieO on December 16, 2012, 10:03:04 am
So sorry Amy, it's heartbreaking.  I know only too well. (http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii26/ragdoll128/1sm096hug4.gif)
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Post by: dede on December 16, 2012, 10:10:01 am
So so Sad Amy :(, you will all miss her deeply. At least she went quickly and didn't suffer. Thinking of you and your family.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 16, 2012, 10:13:25 am
Sorry Amy, my thoughts are with you and your family.
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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2012, 10:13:57 am
Sorry Amy, it is terribly sad to lose a pet but she is free from pain and that's an important aspect too.  :-* :-*
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 16, 2012, 10:17:41 am
Amy what can I say?  :(
I feel for you and your family but now she is at peace and without pain.
Just remember the wonderful life that she had and the joy that she brought to your lives
More hugs to you  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 16, 2012, 10:20:06 am
Thanks ladies. I know she must be in a better place now. But its still hard to think that we'll never see her again :'(
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Post by: dhitri on December 16, 2012, 10:45:54 am
Amy, so sorry to hear. Sending lots of hugs xxxx
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Post by: dhitri on December 16, 2012, 10:47:41 am
Quote from: Greyhoundmum on December 16, 2012, 03:32:26 am
love the pic of your sleeping girl!! Where do you live?  It looks very dry??

Canberra. This was taken at a newly built wetlands near our place. The heat last week turned killed all the grass; you should see our backyard -- it's a wasteland.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 16, 2012, 10:50:51 am
Sorry to hear of your loss Amy :( She is in a better place now. Take care xox
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Post by: Katiej on December 16, 2012, 11:20:26 am
Amy I have been out all day and only just read the news. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss, pets are such a large part of our families. Take care xx
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 16, 2012, 11:21:23 am
Thanks ladies :-*

Our other doggy is also very lost without her friend :(
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Post by: Halex on December 16, 2012, 11:22:09 am
How very sad.

 :-*
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Post by: kt2 on December 16, 2012, 11:30:34 am
Oh Amy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.  :'( :'(
Big big hugs to you  :-* :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 16, 2012, 12:10:28 pm
What a very sad for you Amy.A warm hug from me :-* :-*
I remember this great posting from Andie entitled Rainbow Bridge (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7705.msg110927#msg110927).It will bring tears to your eyes but well worth reading.
Scroll down to Andie's posting :-*
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 16, 2012, 12:32:40 pm
Sorry to hear about your dog Amy. It is always devastating to lose a pet.
You did bring a smile to my face this morning ;D. I sat down for breakfast at my neighbour's house and there was an envelope addressed to me on my plate, that had been incorrectly delivered to their house instead of mine. It was a beautiful, hand made Christmas card from you!
Thank you so much.
I've had a busy day baking and crafting. I made vegetarian sausage rolls, meat sausage rolls, mince pies, vanilla slice and crafted something for DH to take to work tomorrow for his SS. I also went to the market this morning which took twice as long as usual as we did lots of chatting LOL. I did the baking for our street Christmas party this evening, which was great fun. It all got eaten except for 1 small square of vanilla slice. Mind you,  I almost had a disaster with the vanilla slice as I forgot to add the butter into the custard, and it was really rubbery. I got distracted by the kids who were putting up a tent in the back yard, and trying to organise sleepovers. I ended up removing the custard, adding the butter, heating it up again and whiz zing it all together. Luckily it worked and the texture of the custard improved dramatically, and it tasted delicious.  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 16, 2012, 01:10:19 pm
hugs Amy sending you all my love xxx
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Post by: jeninwa on December 16, 2012, 01:27:33 pm
Sending you lots of hugs Amy,
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Post by: Bonsai on December 16, 2012, 01:53:23 pm
Amy, so sad to lose a friend. Hugs.....
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Post by: sue_purrb on December 16, 2012, 02:04:50 pm
Oh Amy, I'm so sorry to read of your loss. Pets are such special members of the family. I think you can take comfort in the fact that she was so well loved, and had such a happy home with you. Many animals are not so lucky.
Hugs to you and your family,
Sue xx
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Post by: Emme on December 16, 2012, 07:38:41 pm
Amy, so sorry to hear of your loss.  Our pets have a special place in our hearts and are always greatly missed when they leave us.
Hugs
Marie  :-*
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Post by: obbie on December 16, 2012, 08:43:07 pm
How sad Amy :-*
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Post by: goldfish on December 16, 2012, 09:05:23 pm
Amy - I know what it's like to hang on to that hope that there will be some miracle.  Take comfort in that your lovely dog was surrounded by those who loved her.  I'm so sad for you and your family.

I know it's early days yet, but is another dog/puppy an option at the moment?
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Post by: Halex on December 16, 2012, 09:14:10 pm
Ames, how are you today. :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 16, 2012, 09:53:29 pm
Its still sinking in Hally. I think it will take a while to realise that she won't be running around the house or tearing up the backyard ever again :(

Thanks for all you lovely comments everyone :-* It was an emotional time last night because it was the first time in five years that Sophie didn't come for a walk with us :'(
I guess there will be more times like that when we realise just how often she was there with us, and now she won't be.

CC, the Rainbow Bridge is gorgeous. I might print it out and hang it up somewhere :-*

GF, for as long as I can remember, we've always had two or three dogs. We've never had only one dog. So I think we might look at adopting a young dog in the new year.

I think I might collect a few of the nicest photos of Sophie and get them framed as my Christmas present to the family :)

ES, I'm glad you like the Christmas card :-*
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Post by: Wonder on December 16, 2012, 10:15:46 pm
Amy hugs to you and your family, you will really miss poor Sophie. Take care.
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Post by: astarra on December 16, 2012, 10:31:03 pm
Thinking of you Amy...and your family too.  :'(
A frame of her pics will be a lovely present and a lovely way to remember her
sending hugs.  :-*
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Post by: Nikkit on December 16, 2012, 10:37:45 pm
Hugs Amy, your other dog will need time to grieve the loss of his mate / partner in crime  :) Give him time to adjust to the changes with  lots of love and special time with him.
Thinking of you.
Nikki.

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Post by: Yvette on December 16, 2012, 11:40:07 pm
Amy so sorry to hear about your dog, the photo is a great idea  :) :)
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Post by: obbie on December 16, 2012, 11:42:55 pm
working
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Post by: astarra on December 17, 2012, 01:50:38 am
Sewing.  :o (Not my strong suit!)
Making beds with fresh clean mattresses, sheets, doonas, doona covers, pillows and pillowcases washed yesterday.  :D The house smells so clean  :D
Vacuuming (no tidying, did anyone else realise the house stays tidy when the kids are away?)  ;)
.....
now will have a little rest then clean my bathrooms.  :D
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Post by: obbie on December 17, 2012, 01:52:25 am
Love the new addition to the signature Astarra
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Post by: astarra on December 17, 2012, 01:53:24 am
 :D Thanx Robyn!!  :D
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Post by: Frozzie on December 17, 2012, 02:47:31 am
This morning i was out with ds doing chrissy decorations at a local library...he had fun.. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 17, 2012, 03:28:21 am
Today we went and bought some prawns and a pork fillet for Christmas lunch. I also bought Clinker some new toys, which he has completely ignored :-))
Now I'm making some Christmas bikkies and then will put up the tree :)
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Post by: astarra on December 17, 2012, 04:12:04 am
Ungrateful Clinker.  :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 17, 2012, 04:16:17 am
He is astarra, I need to teach him some manners :-))
He loves electrical cords, the naughty boy >:(
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Post by: astarra on December 17, 2012, 04:18:09 am
Perhaps you should have visited the tip instead of the shops for him then!  ;)
Old cords are probably cheaper!!  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 17, 2012, 04:20:49 am
LOL good thinking, I was I had thought of that! :-))
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Post by: cookie1 on December 17, 2012, 04:36:40 am
We're waiting around to go and pick up and pay for  :'( the new Hilux.
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Post by: obbie on December 17, 2012, 04:47:08 am
a new Hilux, what color
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 17, 2012, 05:43:07 am
Are you going to do the "Oh what a feeling" dance?  :D
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 17, 2012, 05:50:06 am
Amy I only just read this post, dont know how I missed it yesterday. I am so sorry to hear about your dog, always so tough to lose a mate.  Thinking of you and sending hugs. xx
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Post by: kt2 on December 17, 2012, 06:04:47 am
Congratulations Astarra!!!! That's brilliant news!!!!  :-* :-* ;D ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 17, 2012, 06:11:20 am
Quote from: Greyhoundmum on December 17, 2012, 05:50:06 am
Amy I only just read this post, dont know how I missed it yesterday. I am so sorry to hear about your dog, always so tough to lose a mate.  Thinking of you and sending hugs. xx

Thanks GHM xx
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Post by: cookie1 on December 17, 2012, 06:27:22 am
Quote from: obbie on December 17, 2012, 04:47:08 am
a new Hilux, what color

It is white Robyn. I wanted bright red but unfortunately that would have been a wait of at least 3 months and DH has already sold his car so we are a 1 car family. Not counting the vintage ones, but they can only be driven to club outings etc as we get a cheaper license on them.

DD the one we got rid of was a 'oh what a feeling ' too. One Nissan and one Toyota.
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Post by: obbie on December 17, 2012, 06:42:40 am
We have full regos on our 2 old cars...

I love the new car smell.
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Post by: Emme on December 17, 2012, 07:19:59 am
Car sounds lovely Cookie, a great Christmas present  ;D

Marie
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Post by: johnro on December 17, 2012, 07:41:43 am
Apart from cooking - catching up on all I have missed for the majority of the last school term.  Having great fun spreading Christmas cheer via emoticons             (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/tis-the-season-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/tis.season-emoticon-1560.html) (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/have-you-been-good-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/good-emoticon-1474.html)  (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/christmas-holly-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/christmas.holly-emoticon-1545.html)  (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/ho-ho-ho-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/ho.ho.ho-emoticon-1418.html) (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/gingerbread-man-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/gingerbread.man-emoticon-1533.html)  (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/rudolf-the-reindeer-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/rudolf.reindeer-emoticon-1570.html)  (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/santa-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/santa-emoticon-1501.html)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 17, 2012, 07:42:49 am
And I'm really loving your emoticons Robyn :D
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Post by: astarra on December 17, 2012, 08:03:15 am
Love them Robyn!!  :D

Quote from: kt2 on December 17, 2012, 06:04:47 am
Congratulations Astarra!!!! That's brilliant news!!!!  :-* :-* ;D ;D
Thanx Katie!!  ;D  :-*

I went to a few shops this afternoon, and got 6 ramekins (in heart shape) which didn't come up on the reciept so had to go back and tell them....and they let me keep them for free for being honest!!  :D  :o
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 17, 2012, 08:17:27 am
What a bargain astarra! :D Honesty sure pays off sometimes ;)
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Post by: astarra on December 17, 2012, 08:21:41 am
Guess I could have just kept them, they would have still been free - tho I don't reckon my conscience (sp) would have let me!! ;)
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 17, 2012, 08:27:00 am
Amy I love your new avatar.  It is a good picture of Sophie.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 17, 2012, 08:31:35 am
Good on you Astarra.
I have been running around doing errands today. Went to mums once, kinder three times, bank once and the shops twice. Tried to open the door of the wrong car in the carpark and still forgot to buy skewers needed for cooking tomorrow. Thought I didn't need to go shopping this week at all but looks like I am off for my third trip in morning.
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Post by: goldfish on December 17, 2012, 08:37:42 am
Oh Kimmy -does that ever bring back memories!  Have done exactly the same things - running back and forth to schools, shops, getting upset because I couldn't get into the car . . . only to then realise . . . :o :o  It all gets a bit much.  Hope you can rest a bit and slow down - so you can thoroughly enjoy Christmas with your family . . :)
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Post by: johnro on December 17, 2012, 08:41:51 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on December 17, 2012, 08:31:35 am
.................the shops twice. Tried to open the door of the wrong car in the carpark and still forgot to buy..........looks like I am off for my third trip in morning.

Can relate to this situation Kimmyh  (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/jumping-santa-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/jumping.santa-emoticon-1514.html)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 17, 2012, 10:06:37 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on December 17, 2012, 08:27:00 am
Amy I love your new avatar.  It is a good picture of Sophie.

Thanks Den :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 17, 2012, 10:11:51 am
Quote from: astarra on December 17, 2012, 01:53:24 am
:D Thanx Robyn!!  :D

Is the surprise package what I think and hope it is Astarra?  ;)


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Post by: Kimmyh on December 17, 2012, 10:22:17 am
Thanks GF and johnro.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 17, 2012, 12:30:48 pm
Amy I like your picture of Sophie.

Kimmyh I can relate to the hectic moments of Xmas, it feels like you are going mad sometimes

I have been working today and just went to my last  pilates class for the year, we did a kind of power class a bit in the style of aerobics felt good.

Still have two public speaking commitments to prepare for this week.

Work lunch tomorrow.  I will not be drinking as speaking after work.
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Post by: johnro on December 17, 2012, 08:54:10 pm
Amy with the amount of time spent here yesterday I totally missed your sad news - I am so sorry, the thought of losing our old labrador makes me so so sad.  Hugs always xx
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Post by: Halex on December 17, 2012, 09:04:51 pm
Johnro, you must be on school holidays :)

Great to have you back :)
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Post by: johnro on December 17, 2012, 09:08:12 pm
As of last Friday H - thank you (http://www.messengerfreak.com/emoticons/christmas/rudolf_r34.gif)
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Post by: astarra on December 17, 2012, 10:13:14 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on December 17, 2012, 10:11:51 am
Quote from: astarra on December 17, 2012, 01:53:24 am
:D Thanx Robyn!!  :D

Is the surprise package what I think and hope it is Astarra?  ;)




Well I think so, but don't know what you are thinking!!  ;) A new addition to the family.  ;D
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Post by: Wonder on December 17, 2012, 10:24:42 pm
Fantastic news Astarra, congratulations.

Amy that's  lovely photo for your avatar
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Post by: judydawn on December 17, 2012, 10:47:02 pm
Nice to see you posting Robyn, enjoy your break.

Had the grand-kids dropped off to me this morning, they were fighting before they even got to the front door :-)) 
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 17, 2012, 10:48:26 pm
Thanks GHM, johnro and Wonder :)

Have fun with the grandkids Judy, have you got some games to keep them occupied? :-))
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Post by: astarra on December 17, 2012, 11:10:04 pm
That sounds like a fun filled day ahead for you Judy.... ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 18, 2012, 12:15:16 am
Quote from: astarra on December 17, 2012, 10:13:14 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on December 17, 2012, 10:11:51 am
Quote from: astarra on December 17, 2012, 01:53:24 am
:D Thanx Robyn!!  :D

Is the surprise package what I think and hope it is Astarra?  ;)

That's exactly what I was thinking  ;D

Brilliant news Astarra  :D


Well I think so, but don't know what you are thinking!!  ;) A new addition to the family.  ;D
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Post by: jo_nz on December 18, 2012, 01:25:16 am
Been at the office for the morning, then wrapping Xmas presents!  ;D
Very satisfying to have all the homemade jams etc packed up!  All the adults we give to are getting a "hamper" this year - handmade bag, and some combination of cookies & cream fudge, caramel fudge, lemon curd, blueberry jam, raspberry jam, tomato relish, festive spiced salt, mint sauce (they aren't all getting all of them).  Plus a copy of the cookbook DS's school has just brought out, for all except my grandad, as he wouldn't use it  ;)
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Post by: obbie on December 18, 2012, 01:28:15 am
Karma Astarra, I would have told them too
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Post by: jeninwa on December 18, 2012, 01:34:14 am
Power is going off soon, for a couple of hours, what to do, think some retail therapy might be just the thing. :)
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Post by: obbie on December 18, 2012, 01:56:43 am
OOH scary, I had no internet this morning for 2 hours :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 18, 2012, 02:53:16 am
Gee I bet you got a lot of work done then! It hit me in the shops today that I really need to start thinking about buying some presents. It's a shame that work gets in the way of my thoughts.
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Post by: obbie on December 18, 2012, 03:08:15 am
ours are all done and wrapped.
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Post by: deedub on December 18, 2012, 03:52:07 am
I haven't been on much in the last few days, too many Xmas parties! So now trying to catch up. So sorry to hear about your loss Amy, now I know why your avatar has changed. And congratulations astarra, that is wonderful news! The circle of life....
Today just the usual, washing, shopping, cooking. The house is a complete mess since I've hardly been home lately to clean but no energy to do it today - bad hay fever & a sore neck. Excited though because yesterday was my last day in the office until 7th Jan! I'm working from home Thursday & Friday and then on holidays, can't wait!
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Post by: Nikkit on December 18, 2012, 10:30:40 pm
JD, hope the grandies quit fighting.
I remember vividly when my brother and I were at my Grandma's and we fought, she would bang our heads together.   :o Needless to say it was a pretty good way of stopping us from fighting - we were nearly out cold! Do recall the stars floating around my head on more than one occasion...we were slow learners!
My brother fondly  ??? tells Grandma that she had "healing hands". His brain must have rattled more than mine as I don't remember her hands being very healing!
Hope you don't do that to your grandies JD!
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Post by: astarra on December 18, 2012, 10:48:37 pm
 :o :o :o Nikkit!!

Busy busy day ahead here, school party at 11am (take a plate), school slide show of photos of the year at 2.20pm, cooking, washing, dishes, sorting all the girls stuff back into their drawers from at Grandma's, tidying, (but no vacuuming - DH told me he will do it when he gets home  :-* :-*) Lunch and tea, library visit to fit in somewhere, also meant to be sorting out my cookbook cupboard a bit more...(all my foodie mags mostly)  :D
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Post by: judydawn on December 18, 2012, 10:51:12 pm
No Nikkit, I suffered enough abuse as a child at school to never inflict that on my grand-kids.  I was only telling the kids yesterday what my primary school teacher used to do with us when we talked in class or played up although I wouldn't have thought we would have played up much once we got to know her punishment regime.  Pulling kids up out of their seats by their ponytails and dragging them to the front of the class.  Lining us naughty ones up at the front of the class facing the blackboard then hitting us with a cane on the legs or have us facing the front of the class with our hands out and whacking them with the cane.  Invariably I pulled my hand away before she hit me but then that would make her even madder and the loose skin under her chin would wobble like a turkey as she fought to hit me somewhere.  She would be in jail today for what she did to us youngsters.  The children listened with eyes wide open, they couldn't believe it.

Their Mum sent them down with a gingerbread popcake making kit - what a nightmare that was and she would have been so glad she did send it down if she knew how long and messy it was going to be.  Also came with waterbombs which the eldest filled but I had to tie off for them - still pieces of coloured rubber all around the pergola area.  We also made honey joys - that was the easiest thing all day.

At the end of the day I found this note on my bedside table from GD - made the hectic day so worthwhile.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 18, 2012, 11:14:35 pm
These certainly are the moments that make it all worthwhile Judy  :)

What lovely thoughtful children   ;D
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Post by: Wonder on December 18, 2012, 11:24:31 pm
That note is lovely Judy and I'm sure it bought  a smile to your face after such a tiring day.
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Post by: Yvette on December 18, 2012, 11:36:37 pm
Oh JD what a horrible school life you had (you sound like you were a bit naughty  :D :D) that teacher would never get away with that today
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Post by: obbie on December 19, 2012, 01:22:57 am
Great note Judy. :)

I remember the boys got the cane, the girls got the ruler in class.  That was about grade 3-4 for me.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 19, 2012, 02:23:05 am
Bet that note bought a tear to your eye. I love all the hand made cards and stuff the kids used to do... (Just had to go to my bedside table and have a look to remind me of how gorgeous they are)
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Post by: Halex on December 19, 2012, 03:20:19 am
Been doing household chores >:(

Did make robyns cookies n cream fudge.

Off to physio now, last appt for the year I hope.

 :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 19, 2012, 03:22:38 am
JD that is priceless thanks for sharing, I have been gathering everything for tomorrow, GD's coming over for Xmas Gingerbread House making and decorating.
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Post by: Emme on December 19, 2012, 03:31:43 am
Lovely note JD, something to treasure  :)

Marie
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Post by: obbie on December 19, 2012, 04:01:01 am
Great note Judy.
Office work today for me, its so hot....
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Post by: Emme on December 19, 2012, 04:39:21 am
Not a lot today, trying to keep out of trouble  ???

Marie
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 19, 2012, 04:57:50 am
Procrastinating on here.
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2012, 04:59:12 am
I've made 2 batches Sweet Chilli Sauce and a double batch of dishwasher powder for my hampers. Received a new tin in the mail for a Christmas present so made some rolls and have a batch of tomato sauce in the TMX at the moment.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 19, 2012, 05:01:16 am
Lovely note JD.
Good luck with the gingerbread house AB. Would live to see a photo when done.

Just a few errands here today and a little waxing and little cooking. Days are slowing down which is good. Just sitting on couch now contemplating running a guessing game with boys. Who can pick what time daddy will get home from his work lunch party?? ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 19, 2012, 05:05:37 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on December 19, 2012, 04:57:50 am
Procrastinating on here.

 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: deedub on December 19, 2012, 05:11:16 am
I was looking forward to today, chance to catch up on some unfinished jobs, including wrapping Xmas presents. A call from the school nurse soon put a stop to that - the 9 yo felt sick and had to come home (probably too much party food at the end of year picnic). I had to tell the nurse "I'll be there as soon as I put the Xmas presents back in their hiding places!" Today was my last chance to wrap pressies without kids in the house 😝, looks like I'll be finishing them off late at night.... Again!
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Post by: obbie on December 19, 2012, 06:08:16 am
I do mine at work...

spending time on here, next week I'll be home, so slower internet than at work. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 19, 2012, 06:40:43 am
I've been baking, making, ironing and watching Ashes to Ashes. Love that show!  :D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 19, 2012, 07:18:17 am
I've done the last of my Christmas shopping (I hope), just some baking and making to go.
I shut myself in the bedroom to wrap all the presses, and had just a little help ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 19, 2012, 07:19:50 am
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Post by: maddy on December 19, 2012, 07:26:29 am
Quote from: Aussie Brenda on December 19, 2012, 03:22:38 am
GD's coming over for Xmas Gingerbread House making and decorating.

I'm making one tonight  :).....do you use ILB's gingerbread recipe from here?

Judy....I'd frame that note  8)

Seemed like I chased my tail all day  :-\  hopefully tomorrow will be more productive!
Just  finished making Teninas avocado mayo...yum!....wish I had some prawns.
Poured some bubbles and enjoying the peace whilst boys at footy training  :)


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Post by: VieveMS on December 19, 2012, 08:02:21 am
Lovely note JD.

I've been doing some mosaic today.  I started a garden pot project about 18 months ago and decided if I finished it off I could give it to my mum for christmas.  I've been procrastinating and now I am worried I am going to run out of time. 
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 19, 2012, 08:14:10 am
Wow ES good job. The cat must have worked hard too!
Beautiful mosaic VieveMS. What a talent you have hope you finish it.
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Post by: kt2 on December 19, 2012, 08:23:22 am
Gorgeous mosaic pot VieveMS! I hope you get it finished in time!  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2012, 08:47:42 am
Love the pot Vieve, how long has it taken you to get to that stage?  So many talented people on this forum.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 19, 2012, 08:54:00 am
Beautiful work Vieve :D
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Post by: Katiej on December 19, 2012, 10:45:48 am
Your cat looks so comfy ES  ;D

Today I discovered there is such a thing as too much fudge!  Every year I make something like fudge for Xmas gifts for everyone at my work.  This year DH asked me if I could make some for his work as well.  Of course I said.

After spending hours and hours and hours making fudge the last few days, along with 2 1/2 hours tonight putting it into cellophane bags with ribbons and gift tags, I'm officially over fudge.  My back is killing me  :-[
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2012, 10:50:39 am
I just made one batch Katie, it makes quite a bit so I can imagine how much you had to bag up.  I decided today I was done with savoury things so have moved onto the sweet things but even then I will get to the point where enough is enough.

So you don't want me to put out any fudge when you come to afternoon tea on Saturday  :D :D
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Post by: Katiej on December 19, 2012, 10:57:20 am
I'd probably still eat it JD  ;D

I still have the batches I made tonight to bag up tomorrow night, it's never ending.  Why do we do these things  ???
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 19, 2012, 11:18:01 am
I wish I knew .
But somehow, I can't seem to stop.
Ive packaged up more bikkies, fudge and spiced nuts tonight to take tomorrow  as its my last day at work for a couple of weeks. ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2012, 11:22:58 am
We are all crazy and it's costing us a fortune  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 19, 2012, 11:58:43 am
Quote from: judydawn on December 19, 2012, 11:22:58 am
We are all crazy and it's costing us a fortune  ;D
But we love doing it ;D
Besides what else would we do :D
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Post by: Nikkit on December 19, 2012, 09:58:46 pm
Judy, so glad that your grandies appreciate you - what a beautiful note. They are the ones you treasure for sure.
My Grandma must have learned her technique (sp?) for stopping kids from fighting from her teachers too. Something about those "old days" when kids were to be seen not heard. My grandfather (the grumpy old sod) was a stickler for that. He's been gone about 20 years now and I don't miss him one bit!
My Grandma has mellowed some - now that she is 90 - and we give her a bit of cheek about what she used to do to us. Must admit - we do it from a distance as I reckon she'd still crack our heads together given half the chance!
It has made me discipline my kids differently thats for sure!
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2012, 11:49:09 pm
It's better to be remembered as the grandma who let you do anything (virtually) and whom you had fun with than a stern old grandma who was no fun at all.  Both my grandmothers were great with children, my Dad's Mum was my favourite though - she lived in the city and my other nana lived in the country.
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Post by: johnro on December 20, 2012, 12:05:41 am
Just 'cos it is Christmas Katie. I am doing things in the reverse order Judy, just sent the 12th day of sweets with DH to work.  I changed the traditiion last year of sending a selection of sweets on the last day, all staff found that they then could not enjoy the staff lunch at one of the restuarants, now I send 2 different things each day for the 12 working days, tomorrow will be almond bread and a Christmas log (with choc ripple biscuits and a cherry cream) (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/christmas/funny-santa-dance-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/funny.santa.dance-emoticon-1592.html)
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Post by: obbie on December 20, 2012, 01:19:20 am
Love the pot
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Post by: Katiej on December 20, 2012, 01:49:54 am
Yes because it's Xmas and we love doing it. Everyone at work loved their fudge which made me happy.

Wow Robyn, the staff at your DH's work must love you - 12 days of sweets to devour. What a mammoth effort.  Everyone at my work loves you too, as I used your cookies & cream and salted caramel fudge recipes 😃
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 20, 2012, 02:14:07 am
Thats very thoughtful of you Johnro :D
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Post by: deedub on December 20, 2012, 02:20:06 am
Working from home today and tomorrow, then I'm on leave for nearly 2 weeks yahoo! Picking up the kids in an hour, then their holidays start.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 20, 2012, 02:24:25 am
GD and I made the Gingerbread House for Xmas
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Post by: jo_nz on December 20, 2012, 02:38:06 am
Wow, that is such a cute house.  Leaving this thread now before the kids see and want to make one...  ;)
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Post by: Yvette on December 20, 2012, 02:41:24 am
Beautiful house AB
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Post by: astarra on December 20, 2012, 02:50:42 am
Great job, AB.  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 20, 2012, 02:59:32 am
Lovely house AB good job.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 20, 2012, 03:04:46 am
9 year old GD did most of the decorating, thanks to the thread about icing ( don't know how to link) there wasn't much mess with the icing wrapped in glad wrap .
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 20, 2012, 03:06:55 am
That looks really wonderful AB, well done to you and GD :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 20, 2012, 03:13:34 am
Beautiful AB. You both did a wonderful job.  :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 20, 2012, 03:41:11 am
Lovely Ginger Bread house AB.   :D
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Post by: obbie on December 20, 2012, 03:53:44 am
Lovely GB house Brenda :)
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Post by: johnro on December 20, 2012, 03:58:04 am
That Gingerbread house and surrounds are so cute AB - well done to both GD and yourself  (http://www.myemoticons.com/images/holidays/christmas-2/gingerbread.gif)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 20, 2012, 04:38:24 am
Thanks girls, Lilly says she loves it but it will make her sick if she eats anymore icing. Every time she didn't like the outcome she would eat that bit.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 20, 2012, 06:44:00 am
AB the house is lovely. DD and I made one last year as we had always wanted to. I found putting the walls up Scarey and putting the roof on was worse as I thought it would fall down.
Congratulations to you both.
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Post by: Emme on December 20, 2012, 06:52:55 am
Aussie Brenda the Gingerbread house is lovely :)

Marie
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Post by: judydawn on December 20, 2012, 06:54:19 am
Robyn, do you ever put your feet up 8)  DH must love going to work with all the little surprises for his workmates - you have spoilt them rotten.

AB, the house looks really cute -  a great job.

This morning my lovely SIL rang and after a few words said she would be down as soon as she could to sit with Geoff so that I could go out and get a few more things I needed.  As we won't be going up there for lunch on Christmas Day, I sent her home with lots of goodies for herself, DD & DIL which I hadn't got around to parcelling up.  Unfortunately it was minus most of the sweet things (except the salted caramel fudge) which I made after she left but we are catching up here on the 27th and she can have them then.
She asked me why I was making so much - it's Christmas time and it's something I enjoy doing even though at times I thought I was mad too.

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Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 20, 2012, 07:09:55 am
Love the gingerbread house AB. My kids still make them even though they are 15, 18 and 19. !! I love the smell of gingerbread as it wafts through the house!! enjoy.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 20, 2012, 08:23:39 am
I love the smell of gingerbread too GHM.
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Post by: Halex on December 20, 2012, 08:25:06 am
Busy busy, cooking packing cleaning washing.

2 lovely things happened today.

Went to my lady for my waxing, she had the carpet man there. Had cp with me, the carpet an needd an extra pair of feet for a few minutes, so cp helped out. He gave him $5, bless

Then went to the flower farm to buy flowers for my lovely neighbours told the lady what we wanted & about the neighbours & crystal bowl. She told cp I must be a special  lady & gave him a bunch of flowers to give to me :) how lovely, so thy are in a bucket to take down south :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 20, 2012, 08:33:25 am
That is lovely H and so well deserved.
Grocery shopping today followed by bank and hairdressers. Can't believe how quiet supermarket and bank were.
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Post by: Halex on December 20, 2012, 08:39:48 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on December 20, 2012, 08:33:25 am
That is lovely H and so well deserved.
Grocery shopping today followed by bank and hairdressers. Can't believe how quiet supermarket and bank were.

Oh bless :)
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Post by: dede on December 20, 2012, 08:46:41 am
Last day of school for my lot today.
I went grocery shopping to get everything I need ready for Christmas lunch. I'm feeding 16 people this year (or more)
Thank goodness for my Thermie :D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 20, 2012, 09:30:52 am
Such a cute gingerbread house :)
Hally, that is wonderful  :)
Dede, that is a lot of people for Christmas lunch. This year we are having a large Christmas lunch too 36 people at my aunt's house. Should be lovely :)
I had my last day at work today for a couple of weeks, and we had a lovely seafood lunch to celebrate. I finally bought my gingerbread tree home from work where it has sat in disgrace since my failed attempt at entering it in the Royal Show. It still smells lovely, so I think I'll put it on the table Christmas Eve.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 20, 2012, 10:25:50 am
Today I have been doing ironing and washing, and then I tackled the huge job of cleaning out the fridge... got all the shelves out and gave it a really good clean. Did the freezer too, thank goodness we only have one ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 20, 2012, 10:29:36 am
Nice surprises Hally - these sort of things give you a lift.
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Post by: deedub on December 20, 2012, 11:26:14 pm
I'm working from home today, since school broke up yesterday and there's no holiday program available. It means I'll miss our work xmas drinks this afternoon - again! I don't think I've managed to get to a work xmas function since I've had kids, not that I really mind.
Very quiet on the work front, all my usual meetings have been cancelled, so I'll probably be on here all day and counting down the hours until I'm on holidays..... 6 to go  :D
I was on the phone to the post office for 1/2 hour this morning - yesterday I received 7 letters in a bundle addressed to people I don't know, opened one and they were mail redirection notices! Either someone is using my address for something dodgy, or the post office have messed up somebody's mail redirections. Who knows?
I think we'll go out to dinner tonight to celebrate official start to the holidays.
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Post by: obbie on December 21, 2012, 12:11:24 am
haircuts again, now at work again

sounds dodgy about the letters.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 21, 2012, 02:19:20 am
Housework and cooking whilst listening to Christmas songs :D
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Post by: dhitri on December 21, 2012, 02:26:04 am
I am behind on daycare pressies - need to package them NOW so I can give them out this afternoon when I pick up my little miss. Serves me right for being such a procrastinator.

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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 21, 2012, 03:15:34 am
Just dropped 2 GD's off at dance dress rehearsal as my DD has gone to hospital with contractions.
Awaiting news to find out if in labour. Very excited :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 21, 2012, 03:19:03 am
Oooh, MF how exciting! An anniversary and now maybe a birth? What a wonderful day :D :D :D
Can't wait to hear!!
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Post by: kt2 on December 21, 2012, 03:27:39 am
Very exciting news MF! Keep us posted!  ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 21, 2012, 03:37:14 am
Been on the go today and have just stopped.  Off to Foodland early to see if they had my Chicken tenderloins - no but they said just get another packet.  Nice of them  :) Removed the white sinew then froze for our lunch here on the 24th to be coated in  CP's seasoning mix. (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11961.0)

Set down the strawberry liqueur/conserve mixture which takes 3 days.

Marinated 2 kgs chicken legs, some for the 24th.  Made roasted beetroot dip.  Made Tenina's cheese pastries from FFS up to the baking stage then froze for the 24th.

Happy now as until this morning I was unsure what I was going to have for finger food on the 24th. Woke with a clearer brain and it all just fell into place to go with a spinach dip in a cob loaf which was the only thing I was sure of.  DD is bringing tiny pastry quiches.

Got the window cleaner coming after 4pm - kids and their water balloons  :-))  They were due anyway so what the heck, they had fun.
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Post by: obbie on December 21, 2012, 03:37:54 am
working hard at work, doing invoices...

I just met ALI G and here Husband from Mackay :) :)  what a great surprise to have someone pop in to my shop from the forum.

Hi Ali :)
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Post by: Nikkit on December 21, 2012, 04:12:02 am
Smiling ... through gritted/scared/extremely frightened teeth (if that is at all possible  ??? ) as Miss 16 just got her learners today.
Trying to calmly direct her home, without raising my voice (cos I was so darned scared!) and guide her in the rights and wrongs with driving. Plus she's driving my car which has 6000km on the clock.
Is it too early for a restorative flagon of something  :-))
(and I was telling her to breathe...just so I would remember to do it myself!)
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Post by: judydawn on December 21, 2012, 04:17:59 am
What a nice surprise for you Robyn, did she know who you were or did you just get talking?

Nikkit, never too early to start on that flagon but you had better wait until you get home - not a good look to see Mums swigging port out of a flagon  ;D
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Post by: obbie on December 21, 2012, 04:19:36 am
She just came in, and asked if I was Obbie, did i have a thermomix..


Lovely Lady
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Post by: kt2 on December 21, 2012, 04:39:08 am
Took DD and DS on the train into the city for a chocolate milkshake this morning! We also saw some lovely Christmas decorations and Christmas trees there. DD loves going on train rides  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: goldfish on December 21, 2012, 04:50:47 am
Quote from: obbie on December 21, 2012, 04:19:36 am
She just came in, and asked if I was Obbie, did i have a thermomix..


Lovely Lady


Love it!! ;D ;D
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Post by: astarra on December 21, 2012, 05:15:43 am
Ooooohhh Mama Fergie...how exciting. Wishing her the best of luck and waiting for the news of a safe arrival!!!  ;D

How nice Obbie, wonderful day for you by the sounds!  ;)

I went out with the kids this morning, we were having lunch (at home) when DH surprised us by coming home  ;D :-* then I have been weeding the gardens (long overdue job) while he had a water fight with the girls!!  ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 21, 2012, 05:33:54 am
MF I hope all goes well for your DD.  :)

I went out to breakfast after swim training with my training partners.  They are also my Rottnest Chanel swim team mates. Two of them are moving to other towns over summer.  :(

Then I had to be on a selection panel  interviewing for a school gardener's job. After which I was another panel shortlisting for a a school business manager.  Now I am just cruising until going home time and holidays.  :D :D
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Post by: cecilia on December 21, 2012, 06:24:26 am
Hi.  I am just listening to a mesmerising call to prayer from a nearby loudspeaker.  Have been packing up to move from Chittagong to Dhaka.  Spending Christmas with our DD in Bangladesh.  Looking forward to the train journey.  Apart from the beautiful boating, other forms of transport in this country have been pretty stressful.  I am enjoying cautious local food experiences. Have a good Christmas, forum friends.  
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Post by: Emme on December 21, 2012, 07:43:21 am
Quote from: obbie on December 21, 2012, 04:19:36 am
She just came in, and asked if I was Obbie, did i have a thermomix..

Lovely Lady
That was nice Obbie,

Nikkit, I remember those driving lessons well. :D ;D

MF.  thoughts are with you are your family,

Marie
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Post by: Frozzie on December 21, 2012, 08:46:10 am
Oh nikkit i feel for you.. A while off for me thank goodness!
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 21, 2012, 09:02:55 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on December 21, 2012, 07:53:32 am
Thanks everyone.  :)
Nothing happening as contractions went from rhythmic down to 9 minutes apart and then stopped but now started again but no consistency ??? Maybe false labour? Don't know as mine all went smoothly and quickly

How odd MF ???
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 21, 2012, 02:10:26 pm
how exciting MF, good luck to your DD, my longest was 3hrs 15mins, no doubt very frustrating for her
my life atm is very busy and crazy but the kid's are having a lot of fun with their cousins
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 21, 2012, 02:26:30 pm
babies tend to do that;D, hopefully not too long for her and you get your anniversary dinner. how many years?
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 21, 2012, 02:36:49 pm
that's the saddest part, they grow up. she is snuggled up to me on the couch as I type after falling asleep whilst we watched a movie, nothing better
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 21, 2012, 02:49:47 pm
you have all ages in there MF and nearly a newborn to add to the mix, how old is your DD's youngest?
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 21, 2012, 03:01:18 pm
yes the pg one ;D
she will be busy, gorgeous names, it must be hard not knowing what your having, need to think of 2 names or 4 really with middle names
we named dd after her great-grandma and her great-great grandma Lily Harriet, I love it mil doesn't like her middle name though
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 21, 2012, 03:13:02 pm
What's her middle name Suzanne? What's your other kids names?
I hate my name and always have.
My dad named me after a little girl he and mum met on a ferry to the Hebridean islands in Scotland on their honeymoon.
DD doesn't gave any names picked out as her DH refuses totalk about it until babies have safely arrived .
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 21, 2012, 03:21:56 pm
Abby, Ethan and Ashton. Lily's middle name is Harriet. what's your name? I think you've mentioned it before
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 21, 2012, 03:24:15 pm
my eldest DD's middle name is Robina which is after my great aunt she was Scottish and raised my mum after her mum passed away, not many people like it
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 21, 2012, 04:12:00 pm
thanks yes Lily and Ashton and we tried last year with our remaining embryo which would of made them triplets but it wasn't to be, wish it didn't take us 7 years to get Ethan then we would of had time to have more, but truly blessed with our 4.I like your name very old school we get what we're given though
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Post by: obbie on December 21, 2012, 09:14:19 pm
It is amazing what medically they can do now.

Hope all goes well MF.
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Post by: Halex on December 21, 2012, 10:02:33 pm
Quote from: *suzanne* on December 21, 2012, 04:12:00 pm
thanks yes Lily and Ashton and we tried last year with our remaining embryo which would of made them triplets but it wasn't to be, wish it didn't take us 7 years to get Ethan then we would of had time to have more, but truly blessed with our 4.I like your name very old school we get what we're given though

Szanne, did you get your 4 from ivf, if so thats incredibe, we were really realy lucky to get cp.

H :)
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Post by: Frozzie on December 21, 2012, 10:30:22 pm
All of you lovely ladies that went through ivf my hat off to you.. Such a long and painful experience for you all.. Makes me feel guilty that we only had two but could have had more.. My heart always wrenches when i hear of women who wanted children but couldnt have thm.. Life seems so unfair sometimes 😓
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Post by: judydawn on December 21, 2012, 11:04:35 pm
The saddest thing I saw over 30 years ago when in hospital with an ectopic pregnancy and sharing a ward with 2 others was a woman who had just lost a baby in one bed and one who had just had an abortion in the other.  One was happy  ??? and the other was very, very sad and I really felt for her. The girl who had the abortion was so insensitive to what the other woman was going through.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 21, 2012, 11:06:06 pm
Oh thats really terrible Judy :( I can't imagine being in that situation.
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Post by: Frozzie on December 21, 2012, 11:19:29 pm
Some people jd.. How insensitive 😥 poor woman and as for the other every dog as they say..

🎅
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 21, 2012, 11:22:08 pm
Terrible and heartbreaking JD  :(
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Post by: dhitri on December 22, 2012, 01:43:49 am
My little girl woke up with a head cold and is pretty much off food :( so resorted to the Thermie and whizzed up some veggie puree (thickened veggie soup). Hopefully I can get her to take em if it's served in pouches (she loves store bought pouch food). (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/22/4uqyrypa.jpg)
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Post by: mab19 on December 22, 2012, 02:21:54 am
A quick early trip to the supermarket to get a few last minute items for a birthday cake for DIL's birthday on Christmas eve.  Then some baking and now we have just come back from an open house viewing.  We have our home on the market so will need to find something for us to live in when we sell. 
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Post by: deedub on December 22, 2012, 03:56:06 am
First day of holidays yay! Did some shopping for groceries to take on our holiday, leaving on Boxing Day. Gave the inflatable pool a good clean and got it all set up for the kids, going to be a hot weekend here. Since the world hasn't ended I thought I might as well clean the windows,  ;D won't do them all today, it's too hot and there's too many of them! Having a lovely time pottering around... DD9 has a friend coming over for a sleepover later so could be a loooong night!
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Post by: jo_nz on December 22, 2012, 04:01:34 am
Good idea with the pouches ThermieLove!  Sometimes a new (and easy to eat) presentation helps. 

Oh, Deedub, you have reminded me I was supposed to get our little paddling pool out to check...not going to do it now though.  It's in the roof so will be too hot now.  Maybe tomorrow

I have cleaned my 2 ovens today  ;D And believe me this is News - a very rare event.  ;)

Also done various bits of cooking - jam, orange squash cordial, tomato soup and now doing pork belly for dinner.  Not sure what I'm having with it...might do mashed spuds as the kids love them, and DS has not really been eating. He has a cold as well - maybe I need to work out how to make up pouches too! 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 22, 2012, 04:03:39 am
Suzanne we must be distantly related. ( kidding of course). My paternal grandmother was Harriet Eliza Suzanne.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 22, 2012, 04:45:28 am
beautiful name cookie I love the name Harriet but mil just doesn't so I swapped them around and  put Lily as the first name.
baking cookies, slices and cleaning
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Post by: obbie on December 22, 2012, 05:32:08 am
cooking, as its the weekend
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 22, 2012, 05:35:57 am
This morning mum and I went to Spotlight and bought brand new dinner sets and glasses. Mum dropped me off home with them and I spent the morning cleaning out the kitchen cupboards, tossing out the old, chipped crockery and replacing it with the new :) I also tidied the cupboard with the casserole dishes and the one with all our tupperware. Everything looks very neat and clean now, I'm very happy :)
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Post by: obbie on December 22, 2012, 05:39:50 am
I was cleaning

This afternoon Cooking :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 22, 2012, 07:03:06 am
I have had DIL , DD, THREE GK'S  and two extra dogs all day, they have just gone home. ME TIME.  Oh it is so peaceful.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 22, 2012, 07:09:46 am
Sounds like you need it Brenda! ;D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 22, 2012, 07:31:21 am
Amy, I'm sitting here, enjoying the forum, feet up pigging out on a bowl of cherries, it's 6.30 here I won't want any dinner for a while
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 22, 2012, 07:33:14 am
I cycled from Narrogin to North Banister this morning and DW picked me up for the drive the rest of the way to Perth. We arenow at DD's house until Thusday.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 22, 2012, 07:35:42 am
deciding what to cook for 14 people ::)
other than that cleaning and tidying which is really a pointless exercise but you get that
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Post by: Katiej on December 22, 2012, 07:37:05 am
Today my DH and I spent the afternoon at Judy's, sharing some of JD's wonderful food and a few pre-Xmas bubbles with Judy and Geoff.  It was a lovely afternoon  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 22, 2012, 07:38:29 am
sounds lovely Katie
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Post by: goldfish on December 22, 2012, 07:40:48 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on December 22, 2012, 07:35:42 am
which is really a pointless exercise but you get that

understand completely, Suzanne !!   ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 22, 2012, 07:53:04 am
Quote from: Katiej on December 22, 2012, 07:37:05 am
Today my DH and I spent the afternoon at Judy's, sharing some of JD's wonderful food and a few pre-Xmas bubbles with Judy and Geoff.  It was a lovely afternoon  :D

It was a lovely afternoon indeed and it's so nice to have visitors who try a bit of everything.  We were spoilt rotten with gifts as usual - Katie comes up with some great ideas.  Thanks guys.
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Post by: Katiej on December 22, 2012, 08:03:42 am
And we were spoilt in return. We needed a box to get all our lovely things out to the car. Judy is very generous!

I've just been reading one of my new cookbooks, it looks great! Thanks JD xx
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 22, 2012, 08:24:56 am
Sounds lovely Katie. I've done washing, made MJ's cooked mayo and another batch of cranberry and pistachio Christmas. I've fed the neighbour's bunnies and made my niece a sparky pink fairy skirt for Christmas with remnants from spotlight   About to cook hamburgers for dinner
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 22, 2012, 08:27:55 am
Wow ES you gave been busy. Lovely skirt :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 22, 2012, 08:36:09 am
Quote from: Aussie Brenda on December 22, 2012, 07:03:06 am
I have had DIL , DD, THREE GK'S  and two extra dogs all day, they have just gone home. ME TIME.  Oh it is so peaceful.

I know the feeling AB.

Enjoy your Me Time  and peace and quiet as its well deserved  :D
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Post by: judydawn on December 22, 2012, 08:52:22 am
ES, you are a woman of many talents and your niece will love her skirt.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 22, 2012, 08:56:59 am
Quote from: judydawn on December 22, 2012, 07:53:04 am
Quote from: Katiej on December 22, 2012, 07:37:05 am
Today my DH and I spent the afternoon at Judy's, sharing some of JD's wonderful food and a few pre-Xmas bubbles with Judy and Geoff.  It was a lovely afternoon  :D

It was a lovely afternoon indeed and it's so nice to have visitors who try a bit of everything.  We were spoilt rotten with gifts as usual - Katie comes up with some great ideas.  Thanks guys.

Sounds like you all enjoyed a lovely afternoon together and all spoiled each other  ;D
How lovely that you live close to each other.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 22, 2012, 09:26:40 am
You all put me to shame. I had coffee with a friend this morning. Made some fruit mince tarts and spent the afternoon with my very dear 90 year old friend exchanging Christmas gifts.

Katie you will have to share the name of your new cookbook with us and tell us if it is good, bad or indifferent.
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Post by: droverjess on December 22, 2012, 09:59:47 am
About to start sorting the house out, cleaning, tidying, sorting ready for Xmas. Laundry. Cooking, but only after other jobs done!
It is just as it was last weekend.

Right, must do it!
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 22, 2012, 10:02:17 am
Good luck DJ ;D

ES, wonderful skirt! :D
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Post by: Frozzie on December 22, 2012, 10:06:56 am
Good luck dj 😁
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Post by: Katiej on December 22, 2012, 10:15:30 am
Quote from: cookie1 on December 22, 2012, 09:26:40 am
You all put me to shame. I had coffee with a friend this morning. Made some fruit mince tarts and spent the afternoon with my very dear 90 year old friend exchanging Christmas gifts.

Katie you will have to share the name of your new cookbook with us and tell us if it is good, bad or indifferent.

Sounds like you had a wonderful afternoon Cookie  :D

I have 3 new cookbooks. From my SS - Grace's Sweet Life, a book on homemade Italian desserts.  I have a soft spot for all things Italian and I love making desserts, so I perfect book for me, thanks again SS!

And 2 from a very dear friend - The Fabulous Baker Brothers (a book based on the UK TV series I've been enjoying lately on Foxtel) and Mary Berry's Desserts (I love Mary Berry).  

I noticed in the Baker Brothers book a sourdough recipe where they suggest serving 2 slices of sourdough toast with scrambled eggs and Gentleman's Relish (which I have thanks to Chookie  :D)

I will have to get back to you on whether they are good, bad or indifferent  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 22, 2012, 11:01:59 am
Good luck DJ.
Your books sound good KatieJ.
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Post by: dede on December 22, 2012, 11:34:46 am
Cleaned house, whipper snippered, weeded and trimmed, mowed, cleaned bird aviary, feed birds. Glad that's done. ;D
Tomorrow we have a party to go to then Christmas light looking. Monday I'm cooking all day. Then the big man in Red arrives ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 23, 2012, 03:27:25 am
I went for a 20km run this morning around the bridges in Perth. I wore my Santa hat and got many Merry Christmas greetings and smiles.  ;D  I passed a peleton of cycling Santas.  :D DW, DD and I are now doing some Christmas baking and I am putting up some party lights on DD's back patio.
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Post by: judydawn on December 23, 2012, 03:33:53 am
Dede you are a wonder woman with the jobs you do around the house, particularly at this time of the year when there are so many other jobs needing to be done. 

I can imagine how you bought a smile to people's faced DD, everyone likes the jolly old fellow and even just a hat evokes such a response.

I managed to get to the shops for last minute items, made up a fruit basket and took it back to Mum as I don't have room in my fridge.  I've made the bread and bread sticks before it got too hot here and about to make a dip and set the table for tomorrow's lunch.
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Post by: jo_nz on December 23, 2012, 03:58:51 am
Been at the office this morning - the whole family went down and I did paperwork while DH cleaned out the storeroom and the kids just floated around between the two of us. 
Then home for lunch, bit of weeding, lawn mowing. 
Now DH has taken the kids back to the office to put all his gear back in the store room, and I've been baking and cleaning.  Very domesticated.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 23, 2012, 04:44:11 am
Got a call this morning from nana saying that grandpa is back in hospital. Not sure now whether he will make it down for Christmas :(
We went to Woolworths mid-morning and battled thorough the aisles. It was an utter madhouse :(
We picked up everything on our list and decided that if we had forgotten anything we would make do with what we have!! We have plenty of food so its not like anyone will starve. We might only be feeding 6 instead of 8 anyway :-\
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Post by: mcmich on December 23, 2012, 05:34:23 am
You have all been so busy.

DH and I battled the crowds at the Farmers Markets.
Then went to Charlestown to do last minute Christmas shopping and groceries. I love last minute impulse buys.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 23, 2012, 06:26:02 am
Amy I hope your grandpa is ok
today cleaning again feels like it's all I've done the past few days, plus a monster headache that I woke up with, just feeling really drained, hopefully I get to the hairdresser tomorrow 3 hrs me time sounds like bliss, then I cook
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 23, 2012, 06:38:55 am
Thanks suzanne, I hope you are feeling better by tomorrow :-*

Quote from: mcmich on December 23, 2012, 05:34:23 am
I love last minute impulse buys.

So do I Mich, but my bank balance doesn't ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 23, 2012, 06:45:11 am
thanks Amy
not even looking at my bank account said to DH gee I hope we have enough for the kid's and he says I can't get in the walk through robe what do you think ::)
anyway dinner at mum's then home watch homeland start wrapping pressies then an early night
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Post by: goldfish on December 23, 2012, 06:56:07 am
Amy... Really sorry to hear about your grandfather....sending lots of love and good wishes that he'll rally and be back soon.....
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Post by: kt2 on December 23, 2012, 06:57:50 am
I hope your grandfather is ok Amy. Big hugs to you  :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 23, 2012, 07:01:49 am
Hoping your grandfather is doing better Amy.  Thinking of you.

Suzzane, I know what you mean. I have started to forget where I have hidden the childrens santa gifts. Next year will right a list  :D
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Post by: dhitri on December 23, 2012, 07:05:05 am
Amy, hope your grandpa is better soon xx

We had toddler tantrums all day... miss 2 refused her meals and nap... I am knackered... Bring on bedtime!
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Post by: jeninwa on December 23, 2012, 07:09:04 am
Amy hope your grandad is better soon, I have been cooking all day, in between visitors and phone calls.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 23, 2012, 07:13:27 am
Thanks ladies :-*

Making fudge and chocolates now. Grandpa wouldn't eat them anyway, he doesn't like chocolate :-))
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 23, 2012, 07:14:38 am
Sorry to hear that your Grandpa is unwell Amy.  :(  I hope he is feeling better soon.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 23, 2012, 10:29:50 am
Amy , best wishes to you Grandfather, hope he gets out for Xmas day, he probably won't feel like traveling even if he is home.
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Post by: judydawn on December 23, 2012, 11:13:15 am
Will you be able to visit Grandpa on Christmas Day if he is still in hospital Amy?  I hope he improves and can at least go home to his place.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 23, 2012, 11:29:58 am
Thanks for the well wishes for my grandpa everyone :-*
Judy, the nurse said she wants to keep him in at least until tomorrow. So he may be discharged in the afternoon if he is better and the doctor balances out his meds :)
We may be able to go up and see him, but we do have other guests who are still coming so we'll have to see what happens on the day.
Brenda, you're probably right :-\
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Post by: Katiej on December 23, 2012, 11:32:54 am
Amy I hope your Grandpa is better soon & that you all have a good Xmas. Take care xx
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 23, 2012, 12:22:07 pm
Quote from: Kimmyh on December 23, 2012, 07:01:49 am
Hoping your grandfather is doing better Amy.  Thinking of you.

Suzzane, I know what you mean. I have started to forget where I have hidden the childrens santa gifts. Next year will right a list  :D
kimmy I still remember mum coming out most Christmas day afternoon's saying ooh look Santa must of dropped this on his way in, fell for it every time and now I do the same thing ;D
had a great afternoon at mum's cousins played outside then fish and chips for dinner now home to start my cooking contributions for Christmas breakfast and wrapping and watch homeland
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Post by: maddy on December 23, 2012, 12:52:07 pm
Still 26c here..ugh...won't sleep well  :-)).   

We were awoken at 2.30 this morning by a car parked out the front of our house.....it's a no through road, so we normally don't get much traffic.    They were having car troubles, but yahooing at the same time....they were off their nuts, and all  the dogs were going crazy, and we just hoped they didn't come knocking on our door!
They were back at 6.00 am, and left Again.   Hubby  took pics of their car and rego, then they came back and took off.  turns out they were up to no good, and tried to knock off a car down our road that night.....Hubby passed on the pics to the cop that lives down the street  ;)

won a prize at cricket break up last night

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/21cb7f2d852916d5f4dd1284b21f60b3.jpg)

We never win anything..so  4 bottles of wine = happy camper  here   :D

Too many drinks tonight with friends, so now I'm really looking forward to my bed!

Night night  :)
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Post by: mcmich on December 23, 2012, 02:51:22 pm
Amy, hope your Grandpa is home for Christmas. No fun being in hospital for the holidays.

Nice hamper Maddy. Wine & Crownies.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 23, 2012, 06:54:20 pm
So sorry to her your Grandpa is unwell Amy.I hope he's discharged today.
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Post by: Emme on December 23, 2012, 07:32:17 pm
Hope your Grandpa is well enough to come home for Christmas Amy  :)

Nice hamper to win Maddy  ;D


Marie
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Post by: Frozzie on December 23, 2012, 07:32:25 pm
Amy hope your grandpa will e home for christmas.. Thinking ofmyou and your grandma x
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Post by: dede on December 23, 2012, 07:37:55 pm
Took the kids round to look at Christmas lights last night. There was some lovely ones but didn't spot anything even close to what we seen last year. But we still enjoyed looking :)
Home late as it doesn't get dark until 9.30pm. Think I crawled into bed at 12.30am.
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Post by: Frozzie on December 23, 2012, 07:46:31 pm
We did that the other night dede.. Kids loved it as they had never seen so many all together lol..
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Post by: Halex on December 23, 2012, 10:18:07 pm
Amy, hope grandad is home today.

Maddy, good win :)

Mil is home for xmas which is nice.

Its been great being here, no rush, no panic, just relaxing, thoroughly  recomend it, rush befre you leave but then nothing. Woke up yesterday morning, did washing, cooked some potatoes in tm, made Ham rolls, then looked for more jobs, coudnt find any :)

Today relaxing with my friend & her 2 girls while our dhs go to work.

 :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 23, 2012, 10:27:06 pm
Sounds like good fun Hally, enjoy it and stop looking for jobs to do! ;D

Maddy, some nice little goodles there! Well done :D And good on you for reporting those idiots to the police ;)

We will ring nana later and see what is happening with grandpa. Thanks everyone :)
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Post by: Katiej on December 23, 2012, 10:35:13 pm
I love the day before Xmas, all the last minute organising, cooking and putting the hampers together.

My DH and I always have a special Xmas Eve dinner (just the two of us) and then we open our Xmas presents to each other.  We are always so busy on Xmas morning, that we like to open these presents on Xmas Eve so we have time to appreciate them. 

This morning I'm roasting a duck, which this afternoon I'll turn into duck ragu with fresh pasta for our dinner.  Dessert will be raspberry souffles.  I'm also baking mini cakes and dog biscuits today.  Have a great day everyone!  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 23, 2012, 11:19:55 pm
Wow Katie, it sounds like the two of you will have a lovely dinner :)
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Post by: goldfish on December 23, 2012, 11:45:03 pm
katie - you're a whizz!  And what a special and lovely way to spend your Christmas Eve!! :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 24, 2012, 12:05:16 am
It is special Katie and such a lovely tradition you have started.

I'm just making the conserve part of the strawberry liqueur recipe (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11569.0) - I love this recipe, you can't taste the alcohol at all (I used vodka like Karen).  I had some over my ice-cream last night, mmm.  Whenever I see cheap strawberries I am going to grab them and make more of this for others - this first lot was all mine  ;D

Going around to pick Mum up in a short time and the family will be here by 11.30 for our Christmas get together.  I think I am ready for them :-))
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Post by: obbie on December 24, 2012, 12:14:41 am
Office work, and now going home soon..


Hope all is well, Merry Christmas to all :-*
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 24, 2012, 12:15:10 am
Katie you are such a sweetie, I wish you a wonderful special night tonight , JD your guests will be arriving soon have a great day, I better get off here and go over and help my daughter set up for tomorrow. I hope everybody is ready for tomorrow and has a great time.
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Post by: astarra on December 24, 2012, 12:31:49 am
Wow everyone has been so busy - us included... BIl has finally got the keys to his new (as in BRAND new) house, not yet finished but enough to start moving a few things in, were there pretty much all day Sat, Ladies cleaning, men lifting furniture etc. Sun was spent with friends and family...a very long day but extreemly relaxed and fun. DH at work today, I am meant to be doing cooking for at BIL's new place so there is something to snack on and we don't end up with kids having melt-downs like on Sat night.  :-))  Am exhausted but think it is to be expected!! Another week and a half of hard out busyness before any sense of normality can be expected, then it depends on when BIL moves as to how much longer we are busy for!!  ;D

Hope your G'pa is OK Amy. Sending hugs.  :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 24, 2012, 12:43:28 am
WOW astarra, what a hectic time of year for BIL to be moving! It sounds like you will be very busy for a while yet :o

Thanks for the hugs :) :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 24, 2012, 01:42:03 am
Wow everyone is busy. Great hamper Maddy. Handy having a policeman in your street. 
Cleaning and some prep for the big day here. Have jamies get ahead gravy cooking in oven atm and the smell is awesome.
Have a lovely day Judy and wishing everyone a merry Christmas for tomorrow.
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Post by: deedub on December 24, 2012, 02:16:48 am
Went to friends for xmas drinks last night - had 2 glasses of red bubbles which triggered a migraine that lasted until this morning. Haven't had a migraine for years, wonder if it was the sparkling shiraz that did it? Headache mostly gone now, but still feel a bit queasy and washed out.
We walked to the local shops this morning to pick up fruit & veg and run some errands - absolute mayhem, I hate to think what the big shopping centres are like today! Walked home via the park - nice to be outside after the stinking hot day we had yesterday. I'm just pottering around today, getting things together for our trip. Might make some goodies to take with us a bit later.
Going to MIL's for xmas lunch and she doesn't want me to take anything, she's so excited about having lunch at her place for a change! So not much need for cooking today - I'll just take some bubbles (not red this time  :D) and some spiced nuts, can't go empty handed!
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Post by: Nikkit on December 24, 2012, 02:51:23 am
Went and did my last minute fruit and veg shopping before I head north-ish for Christmas. Drovers was crazy at 8am thismorning. (Note to self: leave earlier next year - they open at 7am!)
Off to a good start (not!) as I walked in the door with my wonky trolley and a lady ran into the back of my heels with hers. It is pretty hard to smile nicely when there's skin off. She did apologise, but it took all my strength not to swear out loud. At least there was no blood!
Cherries were cheap :), mangoes were not. :(
Couldn't find asparagus for my SIL...hope it wasn't important!
Have dipped the cherries in chocolate and then crushed pistachios, I should take a photo for you, but if I open the lid there's sure to be at least 3 or 4 that jump out and just have to be eaten.  :-))
Made all the salads, just need to pack the car, feed and water horses and chooks and hit the road.
Have an awesome Christmas everyone.
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on December 24, 2012, 04:11:16 am
went to work for 2 hours, did office work, came home...

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Post by: djinni373 on December 24, 2012, 06:12:38 am
Things have been pretty hectic lately so I was out doing some last minute shopping with many thousands of other disorganised  late shoppers. No organic chickens left so turkey it is, my first ever attempt. Feeling a little stressed so I have just opened the champers. ;D
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 24, 2012, 06:36:06 am
Lovely to hear what everyone is doing!! My DD turns 18 today, she has to work so we went to the hair salon where she works to drop off 30 cupcakes and some chocolates, will look forward to seeing her later when she finishes work.  Just baking the ham, love that smell. Will Skype the family later and look forward to sitting down to dinner before taking friends out to the international airport later.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 24, 2012, 07:29:15 am
Happy birthday to your DD GHM ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 24, 2012, 08:44:34 am
Happy 18th birthday to your DD GHM from me too.
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Post by: droverjess on December 24, 2012, 09:07:02 am
Just getting up to tidy the house and finish laundry.
It's unrewarding about what everyone's doing.
Off to church for carols at 4 pm today to get us in the christmas mood.

Happy Christmas Eve from UK.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 24, 2012, 09:30:16 am
Happy Christmas Eve from oz DJ :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 24, 2012, 09:44:42 am
I've missed being on here much today - finally able to once the shower lady turned up.

Had a great day with DD1 and her family + Mum - scored some nice presents as I always do.  I usually go for the small ones first and this photo will show what the small one was and why it was given.  The knife block is Royal Doulton with Gordon Ramsay's name attached and if I do cut myself, I will probably use one of his favourite words  ;)

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Post by: Kimmyh on December 24, 2012, 09:48:35 am
Someone has a good sense of humour. That looks like an impressive knife set JD.
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Post by: judydawn on December 24, 2012, 10:08:32 am
Fancy getting a decent knife set at aged 66 Kimmy - I know I needed a decent carving knife but a whole set  :o  I'm going to have to slow down a bit when I use them, boy are they sharp.
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Post by: Katiej on December 24, 2012, 10:10:55 am
Lovely present Judy.  Yes be careful, we don't want you hurting yourself and being out of action.

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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 24, 2012, 10:30:22 am
A busy day cooking here like everyone else.
Just back from hospital seeing baby Jackson.
A worrying 24 hours as he was taken to special care unit with a high temp and abnormally high respirations yesterday:(
Was put on IV antibiotics as he has an infection. Blood tests all good and he is  much better tonight thankfully.  :D
I had the kids so that my SIL could stay with DD as they were both very stressed.
I had sleepless night last night but feel very relieved now as his nurse said he is fine but has to stay there until the 48 hours are up.
SIL's mother arrives from Zimbabwe tomorrow so hopefully  DD and baby get home tomorrow night.  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 24, 2012, 10:39:38 am
It is good to hear that your DD's babay is ok. It must have been stressful for everyone.

I have been doing the last minute cooking. Finished putting up DD's party lights and then did the final shopping while DW had a facial.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 24, 2012, 10:42:04 am
Lucky DW Den  ;D ;D ;D

Merry Christmas  ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 24, 2012, 10:42:21 am
oh MF so glad to hear baby Jackson is doing ok now how scary
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 24, 2012, 10:45:02 am
Glad to hear baby Jackson is better MF :-* I PM'd you before I read this thread :-))
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 24, 2012, 10:51:20 am
Thanks Suzanne  :D
It was awful. We were all so worried.
Poor DD has to stay in hospital tonight. She has gone home now for 3 hours to spend Christmas eve with the kids and going home again at 6am tomorrow morning to be there for them. I was going to stay with baby tonight but hospital rules are that only the parents are allowed to stay in special care unit.. I just didnt want him being there without one of us but rules are rules. DD still went home but will now only stay 3 hours. I went with my iPad prepared to stay till 10pm tonight..
Thankfully his nurse said he is fine now.  :D
Hope you and your family have a great Christmas. We will miss our DD but we will have the kids some of the time as they love being with their cousins  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 24, 2012, 10:57:07 am
Glad baby Jackson is doing better MF. Same thing happened to my second son too. Very scary waiting for blood test results. Hope you sleep better tonight.

Lucky DW Den.

Judy we received a lovely knife block for  our engagement present and we still use it today. It came with a coin in the box apparently to combat the myth it's bad luck to give a couple knives :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 24, 2012, 10:57:32 am
Thanks Amy, just read your pm  :D

Yes Kimmyh sooo scary. You wil know as you experienced it :)
You feel so helpless and sick in the stomach
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Post by: judydawn on December 24, 2012, 11:25:23 am
Glad to hear Jackson is doing well MF, a worrying time for the parents and the family.

Kimmy, this knife block will outlast me then  ;) ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on December 24, 2012, 11:31:19 am
Oh mf glad to hear baby jackson is ok.. How scary for everyone.. It doesnt take much and thy are so precious 😊
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Post by: cookie1 on December 24, 2012, 11:38:30 am
MF I pleased that Jackson is ok. It can be a real worry. Even though it was many years ago DD was prem and had a few problems, it does cause worry.  Enjoy Christmas Day.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 24, 2012, 12:15:28 pm
glad little Jackson is alright MF

I started to go back to all 'Todays' postings, and it suddenly reminded me that I have to still wrap the presents!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 24, 2012, 12:20:28 pm
Thanks everyone yes very scary  :(
Cookie it doesn't matter how long ago you never forget when it's your baby.
So glad your DD was fine in the end.  :D
Very relieved here and thermie working overtime now to catch up .Thermie amazing as I am on the forum enjoying a glass of,while thermie is working away on the kitchen bench  ;D What a wonderful life we have  ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 24, 2012, 12:21:41 pm
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on December 24, 2012, 12:15:28 pm
glad little Jackson is alright MF

I started to go back to all 'Todays' postings, and it suddenly reminded me that I have to still wrap the presents!

Same here!!!!  ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 24, 2012, 12:33:21 pm
Great to hear that all is well with Jackson.
Today was a little food shopping, lots of cleaning and a little baking. I've made three chocolate hazelnut cakes for tomorrow and a loaf of bread. We had a lovely seafood dinner with my parents, went to mass, sang lots of carols, came home and ate some delicious Turkish Delight icecream. Just as my parents were leaving, we could hear bells in the street. We went out and there was Santa and an elf in the back of a ute, wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and tossing candy canes to the kids. The kids are in bed, and I am enjoying a glass of wine, listening to lovely music from the Last Night of the Proms on TV and catching up on a couple of days worth of the forum. I think Santa will be visiting soon and I'll head off to bed .
Merry Christmas!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 24, 2012, 12:36:19 pm
Same here EM
Enjoying a glass and watching Last Night of the Proms
Hope you and DH and kids have a wonderful Christmas   :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 24, 2012, 12:41:17 pm
Good to hear baby Jackson is getting better MF.Lunchtime here.Louis is down for his nap so we're having lunch.It's raining here, has been for the last few days. :P
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 24, 2012, 12:49:32 pm
Thanks MF. I'm looking forward to a big Christmas lunch tomorrow- there will be 36 people. So glad the the change has come in as it was really hot here yesterday - I think it got to 42C, but we had a little rain overnight and it should be about 26C to tomorrow.
CC, I hope it stops raining for you tomorrow.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 24, 2012, 12:51:18 pm
Very relieved here Denise,
It was very worrying.
Enjoy your lunch while Louis is asleep.
He looks so much like his mum :D
Maybe the huge eyes?
Such a beautiful baby x
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 24, 2012, 12:54:55 pm
Quote from: EmeraldSue on December 24, 2012, 12:49:32 pm
Thanks MF. I'm looking forward to a big Christmas lunch tomorrow- there will be 36 people. So glad the the change has come in as it was really hot here yesterday - I think it got to 42C, but we had a little rain overnight and it should be about 26C to tomorrow.
CC, I hope it stops raining for you tomorrow.

Wow you have more than me!!! We have 27 and that's plenty to cook for :o
Way too hot for Christmas entertaining. We are forecast 39 tomortow :(
Merry Christmas to you and your family x
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Post by: droverjess on December 24, 2012, 09:15:36 pm
So glad the baby is ok, my nephew had septicaemia when he was born , he was fine.

Wow, we are just two tomorrow.... Will think of you ALL!

Have a good one xxx
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Post by: astarra on December 24, 2012, 09:21:44 pm
Glad Jackson is OK, MF. It must have been horrible.  :( 
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Post by: goldfish on December 24, 2012, 09:31:42 pm
MF - just caught up on this.  Really sorry to hear of Jackson's illness . . but so good to hear he's on the mend . . thinking of you all at this special time!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 24, 2012, 09:33:13 pm
Prepared vegetables for tomorrow Christmas Dinner.Cooked a ham.Took GS for a walk this morning.A bit of housework.Load of washing.Wrapped presents.Walked Chance this afternoon in the most atrocious weather that I can remember.The ground is absolutely saturated with water it's just like walking in a mud bath.More rain tomorrow :P
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 24, 2012, 09:39:04 pm
Was very scary Astarra as all sunday morning the midwife kept coming into the room checki g his temp and respirations. She took him away 3 or 4 times to the pediatrician and then said they wanted blood tests done.  Eventually told us he needed to go to special care unit. I freaked out but didn't want DD to see how worried I was. Was a horrible 36 hours but he was looking great last night when I left and nurse said he was doing great and temp and respirations good. The antibiotics must have helped but will be interesting to find out what the infection was. Hope you all have a great Christmas. The girls must be sooooo excited    ;D
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Post by: droverjess on December 24, 2012, 09:40:40 pm
Washed and washed, and ironed, tidied and cleaned as the rain continued to pour down!

Went to lovely Christingle service in village church this afternoon. Standing room only, we got seats, lots of carols and a very good nativity play. Perfect for Christmas mood.

Smoked salmon for supper and more carols when we got home.
All set for the day tomorrow, but just us two and very quiet.

Happy christmas one and all.
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Post by: Emme on December 24, 2012, 09:41:04 pm
MF, so glad to hear baby Jackson is doing okay. Thoughts are with you all.

Marie
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Post by: Emme on December 24, 2012, 09:42:58 pm
Hi CC  ;D
Sound like you have everything under control.  ;D
Hoping for fine weather for you on Christmas Day

DJ. Hope you have a wonderful day,

Marie
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Post by: astarra on December 24, 2012, 09:48:44 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on December 24, 2012, 09:39:04 pm
Was very scary Astarra as all sunday morning the midwife kept coming into the room checki g his temp and respirations. She took him away 3 or 4 times to the pediatrician and then said they wanted blood tests done.  Eventually told us he needed to go to special care unit. I freaked out but didn't want DD to see how worried I was. Was a horrible 36 hours but he was looking great last night when I left and nurse said he was doing great and temp and respirations good. The antibiotics must have helped but will be interesting to find out what the infection was. Hope you all have a great Christmas. The girls must be sooooo excited    ;D

All mine have had low temps after birth, so alot of skin-on-skin cuddles needed (nice, but still a bit of a worry) Hugs to you and your DD  :-*  Hope you have a wonderful Christmas too....my girls will be excited when they wake but still zzzzz ATM, much to DH and my surprise!!  :o ;D Thanx for you Christmas wish!!  :-*
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 24, 2012, 09:59:22 pm
CC I think we need to balance our weather as you have too much rain and we are having 39 here today. Neither of them ideal :(
Glad you are well organized for Christmas. I have a wee bit more cooking to do this morning. Going to DS1's house to see the kids open their presents then want to stop in at the hospital to give Jackson a cuddle  :)
Everyone coming from 2pm onwards so plenty of time to get the indoor/ outdoor area set up.
Hope Amanda can get here at some point in the afternoon.  :)
Have a lovely first Christmas with Louis.

Thanks Marie, Astarra DJ, GF and everyone for your concern and good wishes x
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Post by: deedub on December 25, 2012, 09:46:15 am
Kids got up at 6.40, this was the scene at around 6.55

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/25/dysana5a.jpg)

This was my absolute favourite present, not too happy about the expiry date though (from the 7yo)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/12/12/25/tydu9e5y.jpg)

Spent the day at the in-laws, came home and did some packing, kids now in bed so i'm relaxing with a glass of (love that expression).
Merry Xmas everyone, hope you all had a lovely day.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 25, 2012, 10:05:23 am
Love it Deedub ;D

I got up at 5:20, spent 4 hours preparing for guests, they were here for 2 hours and really enjoyed themselves so that was great. Nana and grandpa made it down but grandpa was a bit wobbly. He's still got his sense of humour though ;D
Just played scrabble with mum and beat her again! :D
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Post by: obbie on December 26, 2012, 08:04:15 am
My kids woke up at 5.30am yesterday, I was awake at 3am, dozing on and off.
Late night last night, away with family...

tonight early to bed for all of us...

Just got out of the spa... :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 26, 2012, 08:25:23 am
Bit if cooking followed by lunch with visitors and playing with children.
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Post by: kt2 on December 26, 2012, 11:50:30 am
Eating!  :-X :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 26, 2012, 11:54:56 am
Lol kt2 me too :D
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Post by: goldfish on December 26, 2012, 12:04:56 pm
eating - dozing - sleeping . . . . ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 26, 2012, 12:42:42 pm
Went for a swim, cleaned Clinker's cage, went on a picnic, and just watched the Dr Who Christmas Special!!! :D :D :D
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Post by: obbie on December 26, 2012, 08:15:40 pm
Today moving furniture  around :)
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Post by: KarenH on December 26, 2012, 08:32:16 pm
Driving from Adelaide to Melbourne to visit family today ...... Got up early and left at 440am - the whingeing from the kids started at 610am:-))
Haven't found a service station open yet to get a coffee :'(
It's going to be a long day
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Post by: obbie on December 26, 2012, 08:34:56 pm
Karen you need coffee...
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Post by: goldfish on December 26, 2012, 08:52:09 pm
Hang in there, Karen . . . this day too shall pass!! ;D ;D  

Good luck with it all . . . but above all, and first and foremost, safe travelling!! :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 26, 2012, 09:01:10 pm
It's such a long trip for little ones Karen, let's hope they fall asleep and help make the travelling time go faster.  I can remember ours when they were young 'are we nearly there'.  Good luck with keeping them amused and have a great holiday.
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Post by: KarenH on December 26, 2012, 09:44:54 pm
Ahhhhh - that's better!!   Roadhouse breakfast with 2 coffees each  ;D

About to explore Bordertown, which is where I was born and lived until I was 7 - but have not been back here for over 20 years.  So many things still look familiar though!   About to go and look at the house my father built (he was a carpenter) himself.  Wish I could knock on the door and introduce myself to the current owner and maybe look round the garden, but that's a bit cheeky!
Then off to find a playground for the kids for a while

Thanks for the good thoughts goldfish, Judy and obbie!  Once we get to melb I am hoping to catch up with another forum member blackwood
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 26, 2012, 10:38:09 pm
Have fun on the trip Karen! Glad you got your coffee ;D
I'm sure the kids will be grateful for a playground ;)
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Post by: Halex on December 27, 2012, 12:46:51 am
Enjoy your trip Karen, hope you havent packed too much :)

Same today, relaxing, poor dh at work. Eb arrives in 2 hours.

Tonight going on the canals on an xmas light trip.

 :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 27, 2012, 01:11:12 am
Have a lovely trip Karen.  :D
We are just relaxing at the moment.
Had the two older GD's and friends staying over last night as well as GS aged 9.
A n unexpectedly busy boxing day with half of the family over for dinner until late. 14 of us but it was lovely.
DH just made breakfast for all of us.  ;D
Heading up to Moore River as DS 1 has a holiday home there. Just going for the day but GS going to stay for a few days.
We are taking 2 eldest GD's out for dinner as GD1 has been working 9 days straight in the restaurant so she missed out on Christmas  :(
Poor love she arrived home  from work christmas night at 11pm and asked her mum for the food that she was to bring home from Christmas dinner at our place. My DD forgot to take it with her. GD was gutted!!!  :(
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 27, 2012, 03:32:09 am
Oh no MF, poor GD!! :o It sounds like she has been working very hard. I hope she has a few days off now :)
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Post by: Amanda on December 27, 2012, 03:43:21 am
Quote from: KarenH on December 26, 2012, 08:32:16 pm
Driving from Adelaide to Melbourne to visit family today ...... Got up early and left at 440am - the whingeing from the kids started at 610am:-))
Haven't found a service station open yet to get a coffee :'(
It's going to be a long day

Have a great break Karen - I hope it all goes well for all of you.

I've been in to town with my youngest daughter this morning to check out the sales.  Bought some of my skin care products a 1/2 price & a pair of shoes for me & a pair for Maeve, my daughter.
By noon town was too busy for us so we've buggered off and are reclining (again) back at home.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2012, 03:55:24 am
Drive safely Karen and enjoy the break.

Amanda it sounds as though reclining at home is the way to go.
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Post by: Emme on December 27, 2012, 06:22:49 am
Enjoy your trip Karen and have a great time in Melb. 

Marie
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Post by: deedub on December 27, 2012, 06:24:14 am
Arrived at the holiday rental yesterday, unpacked, went to the beach, then to friends for dinner who are staying nearby. This morning went shopping for snorkel set for DD because she forgot hers, and a beach chair for me! Then lovely day at the beach with friends. Now kids are watching a DVD & I've just finished a book. Will go out shortly for fish and chips!
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Post by: judydawn on December 27, 2012, 06:33:33 am
Sounds like we are all relaxing - at the end of another year, why not, we all deserve the rest.  Enjoy these leisurely days, I certainly am.
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Post by: Amanda on December 27, 2012, 06:35:56 am
Loved the reclining, thanks Cookie - finished another book.

Deedub - now have a yearning for good fish and chips. Nowhere around here to get them, though. :(
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Post by: jo_nz on December 27, 2012, 06:41:37 am
Just got home today after an overnight trip to my sister's.
We spent Christmas morning at home, just us (me, dh, ds5, dd3) which was fun and relaxed way to play with new toys. Then out to DH's brother's for tue afternoon/evening. Great food and company there, and all the little cousins had a blast (aged 2, 2, 3, 4, 5 - ds only boy).
Then took the tmx for its first holiday yesterday since my brother and grandad wanted to see it, and sis wanted her hubby to see!
But had to come home this morning for dh's work, and been clearing up mess since then And now the plan is to start birthday party prep for saturday (my birthday).  8)
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Post by: Katiej on December 27, 2012, 07:42:14 am
Enjoy your holidays Karen & Deedub  :D
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Post by: mcmich on December 27, 2012, 07:47:32 am
Quote from: jo_nz on December 27, 2012, 06:41:37 am
Just got home today after an overnight trip to my sister's.
We spent Christmas morning at home, just us (me, dh, ds5, dd3) which was fun and relaxed way to play with new toys. Then out to DH's brother's for tue afternoon/evening. Great food and company there, and all the little cousins had a blast (aged 2, 2, 3, 4, 5 - ds only boy).
Then took the tmx for its first holiday yesterday since my brother and grandad wanted to see it, and sis wanted her hubby to see!
But had to come home this morning for dh's work, and been clearing up mess since then And now the plan is to start birthday party prep for saturday (my birthday).  8)


Busy time you've had Jo. Don't work too hard, you want to be able to enjoy your party.

Have a good time away Karen and Dee.  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 27, 2012, 08:28:01 am
Have a great break Karen and deedub.

Played around the house today with children as DH back at work. Relaxing day mixed with some cooking and housework. Can't bring myself to pack up Christmas tree yet.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 27, 2012, 08:36:34 am
I know what you mean about the Christmas tree Kimmyh. I am keeping mine up until Monday I think.  :D  ;)
We are relaxing with my DS and family but leaving there soon to pick up their DD 16 who is at work . She coming to ours to stay for a few days with my other GD 17.

Yes Amy poor Jade has been working so hard but she slept in till 10.30 this morning and off to the beach with friends. She has today and tomorrow off and coming back here again tonight as her cousin, my GD 17 Alisha will be here. Going out for dinner with them tomorrow night and Jades parents also.
Hope you are having a nice relaxing day with family and Clinker.  :D

Dee and Karen hope you and your families have a good time away.
Hope the kids slept some of the way Karen.  :D
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Post by: Jamberie on December 27, 2012, 10:50:39 am
Drove back from the coast today...it seems that we were headed in the wrong (maybe actually the right) direction as there were literally thousands of cars headed in the opposite direction! I'm enjoying having fast internet again (the coastal town can't cope with the high volume of internet users and hence shut down :/ ) and reading what I've missed on the forum from the last few days!
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Post by: droverjess on December 27, 2012, 08:22:54 pm
Day out to see family today. Driving through floods.
2.5 hrs each way in the car.

Back to work tomorrow... My 6 days gone very quick. 2 days housework and prep, 2 days out and 2 days cooking and resting... Pretty good I think. Plus forum time and reading books of course. ....

Lovely to think of you all enjoying summer.  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on December 27, 2012, 08:31:45 pm
Drive safely DJ and enjoy your time with the family.  :)
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Post by: obbie on December 27, 2012, 09:00:08 pm
Just got up, house is quiet, kids are up the road at friends.... :)
planning my day for cooking
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Post by: droverjess on December 27, 2012, 09:11:27 pm
Thanks mcmich, we're back now. All safe.
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Post by: Halex on December 27, 2012, 09:55:56 pm
Packing up & heading to Busselton :)
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Post by: KarenH on December 27, 2012, 10:47:37 pm
Arrived safe and sound in Melbourne - with a lot of help from an Enid Blyton audiobook CD of The Enchanted Forest.  Not a peep from the kids once we put that on.  I had forgotten how much I loved her stories as a child - they are wonderful! 

Hally, I loved family holidays in Busselton as a kid!  Have fun!

Safe travels and lots of fun to all forum members who are going away for holidays.
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Post by: maddy on December 27, 2012, 10:51:51 pm
waiting for the kids to get out of bed to go shopping!
I avoid the Boxing Day madness, can't stand the crowds...but will still be busy if they don't move their butts soon!
hoping to find a lovely blanket box...but not really impressed with what I've seen so far.  I so need to shuffle things around my house, and create better storage....My New Years resolution is to become more organised....I spend half my day looking for things  :P

We've found an above ground, 7m saltwater pool for sale..it's a 3 hr. trip to get it, so Hubby making enquiries today and we might make it into a mini break trip.  DH needs a couple of days off working at least...but he'd need longer to prepare & assemble it all  :P....kids would love it.

Planning to make Cookies choc orange shortbread....with my re-gifted Christmas present from my Mother  :P....she is shocking at re-gifting, and she obviously failed to remember I gave her the "brown bag" shortbread mould a few years ago.....oh well, I'm happy that this one bounced back....they fetch good prices on eBay now

enjoy your day  :)







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Post by: KarenH on December 27, 2012, 10:54:47 pm
Maddy that is so funny about getting your own gift back  :D. My MIL did that to me a while back too!  I waved to you (well at least in your general direction) as we drove past yesterday :-*
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Post by: maddy on December 27, 2012, 11:11:43 pm
Quote from: KarenH on December 27, 2012, 10:54:47 pm
I waved to you (well at least in your general direction) as we drove past yesterday :-*

(http://yoursmiles.org/csmile/preved/c0101.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/c-preved.php) back at you!
Are you going down the coast?

Quote from: KarenH on December 27, 2012, 10:54:47 pm
Maddy that is so funny about getting your own gift back  :D. My MIL did that to me a while back too! 

Now the question is, do I have fun with it and let her know that I know?  :P
Re-gifting is fine, but you need to keep a little note book of who gave you what in the first place  ;)
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Post by: Halex on December 27, 2012, 11:26:57 pm
Maddy, that is hysterical :)

Just about to start the acking.

The boys are so excited, they are being silly. It is so nice to hear them soo happy :)

Loved the xmas lights canal cruise last night :)
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Post by: KarenH on December 27, 2012, 11:34:41 pm
No Maddy, I don't think we are going down the coast.  We are staying with family in nunawading.  When we drive back to Adelaide we are planning to leave at some obscenely early hour, so I won't come knocking on you door for a cuppa  :-*
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Post by: mcmich on December 27, 2012, 11:40:30 pm
Cleaning out the store room. It has just become a dumping ground. I haven't finished yet but have a boot load to go to the tip.
That's my light at the end of the tunnel, a trip to the tip, I just love the tip.  :D
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Post by: Wonder on December 27, 2012, 11:41:39 pm
At work in the office today and loving the peace and quite. At home we still have visitors staying over and some clean up from yesterdays massive family get together. I feel like I've been cleaning up, setting up or cooking for the full three days. DH has invited 10 people for a pizza night tonight and i have some work calls from 7 - 8.30 so he will need to arrange everything himself with the exception of the pizza dough which I'll make when I get home.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 27, 2012, 11:43:55 pm
Quote from: mcmich on December 27, 2012, 11:40:30 pm
Cleaning out the store room. It has just become a dumping ground. I haven't finished yet but have a boot load to go to the tip.
That's my light at the end of the tunnel, a trip to the tip, I just love the tip.  :D

That's so funny  ;D

Enjoy your trip to the tip Michele LOL
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Post by: mcmich on December 27, 2012, 11:56:42 pm
Well, I had best get back to it. One good thing, I found 3 pair of new shoes an a top I had smuggled in and forgotten about.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 27, 2012, 11:58:15 pm
That's made your cleaning the store worthwhile  ;D
Top and shoes look great.
The things we women do  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 28, 2012, 12:01:29 am
Great find there Mich! ;D Enjoy the tip, I don't like it because it smells ewwww :-))

Wonder, you sound like you need a holiday ;)
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Post by: obbie on December 28, 2012, 01:19:47 am
Great find Michelle, I don't have to smuggle anything in.... ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 28, 2012, 01:51:14 am
I don't have to either Robyn  ;D............. but I still do  ;D
I love wearing something new to see if DH notices  ;)
Amazingly he does  ;D Even after 38 years.
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Post by: mcmich on December 28, 2012, 02:58:11 am
Quote from: obbie on December 28, 2012, 01:19:47 am
Great find Michelle, I don't have to smuggle anything in.... ;)

I don't really have to either - don't know why I do - bit of fun.  :D

I got caught out big time with my late DH. I had done a bit (well a lot) of shopping and had it in the boot of my car. DH jumped in the car to do a local chore and got a flat tyre and he had to empty the boot out to get to the spare. Had a bit of explaining to do that time.   :-[
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Post by: johnro on December 28, 2012, 02:59:02 am
....now Michele the statements I often use - I have had it for ages or I bought it months ago holds true for you  ;D  ;D
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Post by: astarra on December 28, 2012, 03:13:05 am
LOL
last night I wore a top I must have had for at least a year, DH said "new top?" I said "no, well about as new as the girls body-boards" (got from the same shop at the same time) He said "well I was gonna say it looks cool, but I won't if its an old top."  Then about 1/2hr later he said "why don't you wear that top more often?"   :-))  The reason is..."usually it is a bit too big".....!  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 28, 2012, 03:25:02 am
LOL :D :D :D
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Post by: mcmich on December 28, 2012, 03:43:20 am
Quote from: johnro on December 28, 2012, 02:59:02 am
....now Michele the statements I often use - I have had it for ages or I bought it months ago holds true for you  ;D  ;D
;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Amanda on December 28, 2012, 03:46:12 am
I've just spent a very happy half hour listening to Florence and the Machine on Spotify - as I try to work out what it is and how to use it.  :-)) ???
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Post by: johnro on December 28, 2012, 03:54:16 am
I love Spotify as it works on PC, mobile, ipad so can listen to music anytime without the cost as with itunes  :D  :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 28, 2012, 05:41:36 am
Quote from: mcmich on December 28, 2012, 02:58:11 am
Quote from: obbie on December 28, 2012, 01:19:47 am
Great find Michelle, I don't have to smuggle anything in.... ;)

I don't really have to either - don't know why I do - bit of fun.  :D

I got caught out big time with my late DH. I had done a bit (well a lot) of shopping and had it in the boot of my car. DH jumped in the car to do a local chore and got a flat tyre and he had to empty the boot out to get to the spare. Had a bit of explaining to do that time.   :-[

 ;D Love it Michele  ;D

It's all a bit of fun for us girls  :D
Keeps the guys on their toes and lets us know if they notice something new or not  ;)
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Post by: mcmich on December 28, 2012, 08:45:00 am
Exactly MF  ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on December 28, 2012, 12:04:36 pm
Quote from: KarenH on December 26, 2012, 09:44:54 pm
Ahhhhh - that's better!!   Roadhouse breakfast with 2 coffees each  ;D

About to explore Bordertown, which is where I was born and lived until I was 7 - but have not been back here for over 20 years.  So many things still look familiar though!   About to go and look at the house my father built (he was a carpenter) himself.  Wish I could knock on the door and introduce myself to the current owner and maybe look round the garden, but that's a bit cheeky!
Then off to find a playground for the kids for a while

Thanks for the good thoughts goldfish, Judy and obbie!  Once we get to melb I am hoping to catch up with another forum member blackwood

You should knock on the door and explain your dad built it..we have done that and often the people are interested in knowing a bit of history about their house..and understand the nostalgia so dont think its cheeky.. Be different if it was a rental or something..

Good luck with the driving amd kids :)

Haha should of kept reading.. You had already arrived at your destination haha.. Oops!
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Post by: johnro on December 28, 2012, 02:02:00 pm
....my head is hurting - just got home after watching Les Mis - OMG (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/sad/crying-and-sobbing.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/sobbing-emoticon-737.html) so so many tears, now a splitting headache 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 28, 2012, 04:45:11 pm
Quote from: johnro on December 28, 2012, 02:02:00 pm
....my head is hurting - just got home after watching Les Mis - OMG (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/sad/crying-and-sobbing.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/sobbing-emoticon-737.html) so so many tears, now a splitting headache 
So I need a box of tissues for when I go to see it then Robyn  :'(
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Post by: jo_nz on December 28, 2012, 08:07:47 pm
Quote from: Frozzie on December 28, 2012, 12:04:36 pm
Quote from: KarenH on December 26, 2012, 09:44:54 pm
Ahhhhh - that's better!!   Roadhouse breakfast with 2 coffees each  ;D

About to explore Bordertown, which is where I was born and lived until I was 7 - but have not been back here for over 20 years.  So many things still look familiar though!   About to go and look at the house my father built (he was a carpenter) himself.  Wish I could knock on the door and introduce myself to the current owner and maybe look round the garden, but that's a bit cheeky!
Then off to find a playground for the kids for a while

Thanks for the good thoughts goldfish, Judy and obbie!  Once we get to melb I am hoping to catch up with another forum member blackwood

You should knock on the door and explain your dad built it..we have done that and often the people are interested in knowing a bit of history about their house..and understand the nostalgia so dont think its cheeky.. Be different if it was a rental or something..


Yes, definitely knock on the door! 
We bought our house from a lovely old fella who's wife had passed away and he was moving to Aussie as his son was moving over for work.  He came past once when he visited, and then when he passed away he was brought home to be laid to rest next to his wife, and his son came round.  We were more than happy to show them around - what we had changed, and what he recognised.  It was fascinating.  The family had lived here for 50 years.
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Post by: johnro on December 28, 2012, 08:23:47 pm
That is a definite yes CC, from the section where Anne Hathaway sings I dreamed a dream, about 1/3 way through the movie.  I did the costumes for the stage show in Rocky so know the musical so well - the film blew me away, don't think that it will break any box office records but will certainly be nominated for a bucketload of film awards.  I (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/hand-gestures/love-heart-hand-smiley-emoticon.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/love.heart.hand-emoticon-2923.html) it - tears and all 
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Post by: droverjess on December 28, 2012, 09:34:48 pm
At work all day today.
Now 4 days off, then 3 days work.
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Post by: Frozzie on December 28, 2012, 09:44:38 pm
Enjoy your 4 days off dj 😊
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 28, 2012, 10:25:27 pm
Les Mis sounds very emotional Robyn. I must say I would prefer to watch James Bond! :D

DJ, enjoy your days off :-*
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 29, 2012, 12:13:57 am
Amy Les Mis is a must see.  I have seen the stage show several times an d I am looking forward to seeing the movie. 

Though I have to say I can picture Hugh Jackman more as Javert than Jean Valjean.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 29, 2012, 12:17:21 am
We watched the trailer of Les Mis last night and I really want to see it  :)
Will put some tissues in my handbag johnro.

I am not a James Bond fan Amy. Never have been.
Have you watched most of them?
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Post by: johnro on December 29, 2012, 12:29:05 am
Being a part of Les Mis costuming for 2 seasons I know the stage show backwards, the film evokes far greater emotion than the show DD. Prior to seeing any movie or DVD for that matter I always refer to IMDB to read reviews - any movie with a score lower than 6.5 I refuse to watch, I bucked this trend with Les Mis as I was going no matter what and read reviews etc after viewing last night - wow what a read!!!! You could not imagine anyone more suited than Hugh Jackman after viewing DD  :)  :)
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Post by: obbie on December 29, 2012, 02:05:56 am
shopping for new clothes
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 29, 2012, 05:05:07 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on December 29, 2012, 12:17:21 am
I am not a James Bond fan Amy. Never have been.
Have you watched most of them?

Well.... only the ones with Daniel Craig ;D So thats Casino Royale and the Quantum of Solace. I think the latest one is called Skyfall :)

Quote from: Delightful Den on December 29, 2012, 12:13:57 am
Amy Les Mis is a must see.  I have seen the stage show several times an d I am looking forward to seeing the movie. 


Sounds like I'm going to have to watch it.... :-)) ;D
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Post by: KarenH on December 29, 2012, 06:05:34 am
I have just been out for a coffee and met up with another forum member "blackwood".  I know it has been said many times before, but I am amazed at how lovely and friendly our forum members are, and how easy it is to just start up a conversation and chat about all sorts of things!  I had a really lovely time and thoroughly enjoyed meeting Gin.   :-*
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Post by: johnro on December 29, 2012, 06:12:26 am
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Post by: astarra on December 29, 2012, 06:20:36 am
Today I have been catching up on my own housework (told DH I was having a day off from cleaning - cooking - moving for BILs.) Glad I have done my own washing etc over the last hectic week, so did alot of ironing etc today. Sorted thru my old maternity clothes and chucked some I won't wear again, washed the rest, dried, ironed and in the cupboard. Made more buns. Tried to have a relaxing day but ended up spring cleaning...in this heat. DH has banished me to be for a rest now....another busy day tomorrow.  :)
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Post by: johnro on December 29, 2012, 06:38:43 am
Be sure to take care of the 2 of you Astara  :)  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 29, 2012, 06:43:49 am
Had coffee with DD and did some shopping. ( she did I didn't). Came home, did a tiny bit of housework, put the washing out and nothing else. It is too jolly hot.
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Post by: mcmich on December 29, 2012, 07:06:22 am
Quote from: astarra on December 29, 2012, 06:20:36 am
Today I have been catching up on my own housework (told DH I was having a day off from cleaning - cooking - moving for BILs.) Glad I have done my own washing etc over the last hectic week, so did alot of ironing etc today. Sorted thru my old maternity clothes and chucked some I won't wear again, washed the rest, dried, ironed and in the cupboard. Made more buns. Tried to have a relaxing day but ended up spring cleaning...in this heat. DH has banished me to be for a rest now....another busy day tomorrow.  :)


What do you call "this heat" in Tassie astara?
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Post by: astarra on December 29, 2012, 07:18:43 am
Hot enough...think it was low 30s. Thermostat saying 31 now at 6:18pm.  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 29, 2012, 07:28:10 am
OMG :o :o :o
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Post by: mcmich on December 29, 2012, 07:30:48 am
Quote from: astarra on December 29, 2012, 07:18:43 am
Hot enough...think it was low 30s. Thermostat saying 31 now at 6:18pm.  :)

 :o hotter than here on the lake - we only got to 29.
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Post by: astarra on December 29, 2012, 07:33:40 am
We are still part of Australia down here!!!  ;D
Way hotter than I was used to growing up - don't think it ever got over about 25 in the part of NZ I lived in!!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 29, 2012, 07:34:45 am
That part of NZ sounds like my kind of place astarra ;D
Its 31.9 here :P Its 3:30pm and I really hope it cools down!!
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 29, 2012, 07:56:04 am
I went for  a 50km bike ride this morning at 6 so I could beat the heat.  Baked some bread rolls sorted a few things out, then cleaned and serviced my bike.

It is 39.5 in Narrogin ATM, for about the 3rd day in a row.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 29, 2012, 07:58:33 am
 :o :o :o
How do you cope Den?
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 29, 2012, 08:08:33 am
The heat doesn't bother me that much and our house is really quite cool even though it is not air-conditioned.  I don't like humidity. If it is a dry heat I am ok with it. When we lived in Newman it was very hot but mostly dry heat. I would often be outside in the afternoon when it was 40+.

However when we lived Port Hedland it was very humid. I didn't like it very much.

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Post by: Nikkit on December 29, 2012, 08:15:25 am
42.5 here today.
Last night the minimum temp was 29. I think that was at 5am when I got up. Was 30 at 6am.
Gross...hate it when it gets this hot.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 29, 2012, 08:16:28 am
Port Hedland is one of the most humid places I know. Morawa got very hot 40+ almost every day in summer, but like Narrogin it was dry heat and easy to cope with. The same for Carnamah.
Broome was humid, but no where near as bad as Hedland. Gert and the Robyn's would have some humidity at the moment I should imagine.
It's been 40 here today.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 29, 2012, 08:33:48 am
Wearing long sleeves in cold Geelong today. Think summer has forgotten about us!
I know what you mean den. I hate the humidity it saps energy but can hope with straight heat. Keep cool guys and drink lots of water :) sadly there is another hot one coming tomorrow.
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Post by: Halex on December 29, 2012, 08:40:15 am
Went to the beach by busselton jetty, the pool at the resort. Its very hot, no air con here :(

Lying on the couch under the fan.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 29, 2012, 09:01:10 am
Yup it was not and humid here today. Pool in the day and AC at night.

Gert
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Post by: johnro on December 29, 2012, 09:02:22 am
....about the same here Gert  :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on December 29, 2012, 09:08:04 am
I like to spend any free time I have off over xmas tidying and clearing out drawers and cupboards, sort of helps me start the new year fresh if that makes sense. also did all my backing up to my ext drive 5 laptops 2 PCs and multiple USBs, like to know Ihave all the photos stored and backed up.  Now for feet up with glass of wine...browsing the forum
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Post by: DizzyGirl on December 29, 2012, 09:12:23 am
Greyhoundmum I have done the same thing this past few days. I have cleaned every cupboard out and washed a/c filter, dusted ceiling fans, washed exhaust fan etc.

Astarra I take it you are expecting a little bundle of joy. Congrats Hun xxxx
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Post by: Amanda on December 29, 2012, 09:50:14 am
Busy day today with some friends over for lunch - barbecue and a new, delicious Moroccan chickprea salad (I'll put it up on my blog soon).  Then reclining on the sofa to finish my book!
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Post by: astarra on December 29, 2012, 09:53:19 am
Quote from: DizzyGirl on December 29, 2012, 09:12:23 am
Greyhoundmum I have done the same thing this past few days. I have cleaned every cupboard out and washed a/c filter, dusted ceiling fans, washed exhaust fan etc.

Astarra I take it you are expecting a little bundle of joy. Congrats Hun xxxx

Thank you Dizzy Girl!  :-*
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Post by: jo_nz on December 30, 2012, 02:11:23 am
Quote from: astarra on December 29, 2012, 07:33:40 am
We are still part of Australia down here!!!  ;D
Way hotter than I was used to growing up - don't think it ever got over about 25 in the part of NZ I lived in!!!

Whereabouts did you live?  We are usually not that warm (22-24 is HOT), but Xmas/Boxing day were over 30!! For us that's ridiculous. 
Maybe it's just all relative, or is the humidity different???  When we holidayed in Aus (Qld) in February we were up to about 34 and it didn't really feel that bad, but with the 30degree heat here I was struggling! 

Today I've been our shopping for clothes with my sister, and we've been clearing up the house after last night's festivities.  They've headed home now, so a quiet afternoon....before it all starts again tomorrow.  DH has invited people around for New Year's Eve!  :-)) Thanks for the warning, DH. 
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 30, 2012, 02:35:45 am
I agree Jo. When I am in NZ 20 feels like our 25 or 26 here in WA.
Same when I was in Scotland 20+ felt warm enough to go on the beach.
My friend comes here from UK usually once a year and she says the same.
Wonder if anyone knows why ??? Must be something to do with humidity I think .
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Post by: mab19 on December 30, 2012, 02:43:32 am
Washed the floors, dusted, washed a couple of windows that were covered in GS's hand prints and swept the paths.  We have people coming to look at the house in the morning.
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Post by: obbie on December 30, 2012, 03:07:00 am
Its hot today here, but not as humid as cairns... :)
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Post by: KarenH on December 30, 2012, 03:29:36 am
Took the kids up into the Dandenongs and went on Puffing Billy - a fabulous day out!
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Post by: cookie1 on December 30, 2012, 05:13:04 am
I did 3 hours of ironing. It had mounted up when I was busy cooking etc for Christmas.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 30, 2012, 05:18:39 am
OMG Cookie :o I hope you had the air conditioning and a good movie on! ;D

I went for a swim, did a few loads of washing, pulled out a heap of kitchen cupboards and the sink... ;D
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Post by: KarenH on December 30, 2012, 05:20:00 am
Cookie I cannot believe you did ironing in the heat you are having!  All my WA friends and family are just wilting ...... That kind of weather is just horrible  :P
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Post by: Halex on December 30, 2012, 08:13:29 am
We are just bck from Meelup Beach, lovely there. Just sitting down for 10 mins, then off to the pool :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 30, 2012, 08:45:16 am
Ironing? What is that? ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 30, 2012, 09:22:59 am
LOL ;D
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Post by: DizzyGirl on December 30, 2012, 09:23:42 am
Ironing, I can't remember the last time I did that :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 30, 2012, 09:36:13 am
Quote from: DizzyGirl on December 30, 2012, 09:23:42 am
Ironing, I can't remember the last time I did that :D
My boys told my mother that the only time I use the iron is to put labels on their clothes!! ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 30, 2012, 10:27:10 am
I was just watching TV and I saw Tenina in an ad for ... I was so shocked that I don't even know what the ad was for other than being something to do with homes  :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on December 30, 2012, 10:42:36 am
I know what you mean CP, I don't watch enough TV to see too many ads but often I don't know what they are for either.  You will be ready for it next time though.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 30, 2012, 11:12:28 am
CP I saw that. I think it was an ad for Lifestyle Homes. It had to be Tenina or her twin sister. The mob thought I was crazy as I was yelling there's Tenina.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 30, 2012, 11:23:03 am
Read today about her in FFS book that she was an actor that did tv ads early on before working for kleenmaid.
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 30, 2012, 12:21:23 pm
Un-decorating today. We sorted all of our decoration boxes into rooms and packed everything up so that we can easily decorate next year.

Then we cleaned the house and put it all back to rights.  Now we are watching Big Bang Theory while flaked out on the couch.
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Post by: johnro on December 30, 2012, 12:36:48 pm
I still have that uninspiring task ahead of me DD - taking decorations down does not sit well at any time (http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/hprofile-ak-snc7/c7.0.167.167/s160x160/402859_300717393306875_572243860_a.jpg)
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Post by: droverjess on December 30, 2012, 05:36:08 pm
Had a great day.
Met my mother on her way back from spending Christmas with my sister.
She kindly took us out for a lovely lunch. It's been a long time since we had a meal out. The sirloin of beef was excellent  :)

Then Mum set off home to get back before dark and we went to a NT property. Only had a 30 mins walk as they closed at 4pm, but it was a change and whetted our appetites for a return visit. As NT members we get to visit all their properties for free. It's good value as it includes free parking so can go for short visits and just a look see.

DH sleeping on sofa now, LOL.
Will take down the cards and tidy up when he wakes. Massive lot of office work to get through in next two days, our accounts and filing all the accumulated papers going back months. Will be a hard two days but worth it. Am back to work full time+ from weds.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 30, 2012, 05:49:20 pm
Good to hear that you had a good day out DJ with lunch and a walk. ;D
Did three loads of washing today.Walked the dog twice.Did a bit of housework :P Can't believe it's New Years Eve tomorrow,the time does fly by.
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Post by: Halex on December 30, 2012, 11:02:33 pm
Oohh Johnro , hate that job too.

DJ, we used to go to Wiseley Gardens all the time, not far from where I grew up :)

CC, its nye today fr us :)
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Post by: kyton on December 31, 2012, 12:31:49 am
Waiting on washing to dry so I can iron it. My house is lovely and clean as the husband and I are flying out tonight to Hawaii for NYE whilst the kidlets stay at the inlaws.
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Post by: judydawn on December 31, 2012, 12:37:46 am
Have a great trip kyton - would love to swap places with you but I don't think you would enjoy staying home tonight  ;)
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Post by: Halex on December 31, 2012, 12:38:52 am
Quote from: kyton on December 31, 2012, 12:31:49 am
Waiting on washing to dry so I can iron it. My house is lovely and clean as the husband and I are flying out tonight to Hawaii for NYE whilst the kidlets stay at the inlaws.

Love Hawaii, have a great time.

Be careful how you sleep on the plane. Where are you staying?

H :)
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Post by: kyton on December 31, 2012, 12:43:26 am
Thanks ladies - we adore Hawaii, this is trip number 10 and number 3 just for this year LOL.

Hally - our pick for the last 4 trips has been Trump. Only bad part is we are now a bit spoilt and judge everything against it. 

Happy NYE everyone - we will be mid-ocean when it happens here but luckily get to celebrate it in Waikiki instead.
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Post by: mcmich on December 31, 2012, 12:44:52 am
Have a lovely trip Kyton. How lovely to see the new year in in Hawaii.
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Post by: goldfish on December 31, 2012, 12:51:22 am
Have a great trip kyton!! Sounds a wonderful holiday!!
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Post by: Halex on December 31, 2012, 12:52:35 am
Quote from: kyton on December 31, 2012, 12:43:26 am
Thanks ladies - we adore Hawaii, this is trip number 10 and number 3 just for this year LOL.

Hally - our pick for the last 4 trips has been Trump. Only bad part is we are now a bit spoilt and judge everything against it. 

Happy NYE everyone - we will be mid-ocean when it happens here but luckily get to celebrate it in Waikiki instead.

We went this year & last year, abso,utely loved it.

Tbis year real bummer, had a trapped nerve & was not able to do much at all.

Trump, where is that one? We have stayed twice in a suite at the sheraton waikiki & spent a few days at the Kahala.

ENJOY, have a mai tai for me :)
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Post by: astarra on December 31, 2012, 01:53:45 am
Enjoy your trip, kyton!  :D

Today was meant to be helping BIL move ...BUT BIL has ended up in hospital with a suspected hernia  :( so moving day has had to be put off!! So I am enjoying my kitchen and my TM today instead!  :D :D
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Post by: Emme on December 31, 2012, 02:05:59 am
Have a wonderful trip Kyton,

Have spent most of the day processing cherries, and packing blueberries in the freezer.

Marie
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Post by: obbie on December 31, 2012, 02:36:09 am
at work, relaxing
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 31, 2012, 03:02:01 am
Have a wonderful trip Kyton :D

Quote from: astarra on December 31, 2012, 01:53:45 am
Today was meant to be helping BIL move ...BUT BIL has ended up in hospital with a suspected hernia  :( so moving day has had to be put off!! So I am enjoying my kitchen and my TM today instead!  :D :D

Oh dear astarra! :o :( Best wishes to BIL :-*
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Post by: mcmich on December 31, 2012, 03:11:26 am
DH home from camping and just unloaded the trailer. Now for an afternoon of washing.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 31, 2012, 03:45:57 am
Have a great trip Kyton.
Happy washing Michelle.
Enjoy cooking Astarra.

Cruisey day, tidying, washing and cooking. Finally packed away Christmas tree and decorations. Boys had fun cut and pasting Xmas cards:D
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Post by: obbie on December 31, 2012, 04:22:06 am
book work
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Post by: Amanda on December 31, 2012, 06:08:14 am
I've just cleaned out my bathroom cabinet drawers.   If I'd only used some of the stuff I found in there I'd be looking b****y faaaabulous - or so I'm led to believe.  :D :D
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Post by: gertbysea on December 31, 2012, 06:17:48 am
What is all this cleaning going on? I did the same in my bathroom!

Gert
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Post by: Amanda on December 31, 2012, 06:25:43 am
I only did it because I'd seen a few here had & I started to feel guilty about my total lack of interest in domestic matters.  ;)
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Post by: judydawn on December 31, 2012, 06:34:05 am
Life is too short to feel guilty about housework Amanda - enjoy life to the fullest or just sit back and veg out, let the cleaning just happen when you can fit it in or get a spurt of energy ;)

Having said that, my filing cabinet needs clearing out before the drawers become too heavy for the runners and it breaks  :-))
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Post by: astarra on December 31, 2012, 06:36:39 am
This afternoon I sat down with stacks (not telling how many  :-)) ) of recipe magazines and started going thru them...I now have  pile of torn out pages and a full indoor recycle bin!  :D Still alot to do but a great start...tho now I just want to try all the yummy recipes I found.  :D  Found a few years ideas for back-to-school lunchbox recipes so will be trying to conver alot of them in the next few weeks!!  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2012, 06:45:33 am
Judy I have had drawers give up with all the paperwork in them before. I sort of manage to keep on top of that, but detest housework. I'll sweep up, do dishes, beds etc but other bits have to be done on cleaning day or I seem to put it off till the next Monday.

Have a great trip Kyton.
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Post by: goldfish on December 31, 2012, 07:02:09 am
Quote from: astarra on December 31, 2012, 06:36:39 am
This afternoon I sat down with stacks (not telling how many  :-)) ) of recipe magazines and started going thru them...I now have  pile of torn out pages and a full indoor recycle bin!  :D Still alot to do but a great start...tho now I just want to try all the yummy recipes I found.  :D  Found a few years ideas for back-to-school lunchbox recipes so will be trying to conver alot of them in the next few weeks!!  ;D

Oh!!!!. . . I should be doing this!!  Finding the start a bit daunting though . . . >:(
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Post by: droverjess on December 31, 2012, 08:32:20 am
Will be doing paperwork. All day and tomorrow too.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 31, 2012, 08:35:51 am
Snap Astarra. I did this after breakfast this morning. Have now filed cuttings away in clear plastic pockets. Should be tight now until the next magazines arrive.
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 31, 2012, 09:44:13 am
I went to the doctor's this morning, and on my way in to see my doctor I saw a new doctor who looks like David Tennant ;D
This afternoon I made ice cream, did two hours of ironing while watching the Hopman Cup, and then went swimming for an hour :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 31, 2012, 11:05:39 am
Don't want to pry Amy but did it go well at the doctors?
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 31, 2012, 11:21:40 am
I got another referral to another specialist Kimmy :P I'll make an appointment to see him after my tests on Monday :-))
And then at the end of the appointment my doctor told me she is leaving town :'(
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 31, 2012, 11:26:49 am
Oh Amy.. What did you do to her ;D

Hoping the specialist can help you :)
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Post by: consumerate on December 31, 2012, 12:59:16 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on December 29, 2012, 08:16:28 am
Port Hedland is one of the most humid places I know. Morawa got very hot 40+ almost every day in summer, but like Narrogin it was dry heat and easy to cope with. The same for Carnamah.
Broome was humid, but no where near as bad as Hedland. Gert and the Robyn's would have some humidity at the moment I should imagine.
It's been 40 here today.

I concur with the Carnamah heat. I was there 25 years ago. No aircoditioning in schools then. Best part of the day was the end of school when you could go swimmimg in the freezing public pool. Iirc the water came from underground springs which is why it was so cold.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 31, 2012, 03:54:59 pm
Im sorta brought up near Carnamah, and every hot day we would be down at the pool until closing time. No mum there supervising like nowadays, but gee we had GOOD fun. We never misbehaved or otherwise we would not be allowed back in for the whole summer season. We swam and swam. Aborgines had to behave also, probably the pool manager had a little more pull  in his territory than the local police station cos it was so hot. Venture into the local park and you are on your own (a few stories here with my brothers but not so me phew)
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 31, 2012, 05:22:02 pm
I spent New Years Eve at the Cannington dogs with DW, step SIL and her husband.

CP step SIL lived in Carnamah when her dad was stationed there with the police. Her current husband is also from Carnamah.
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Post by: Wonder on December 31, 2012, 09:04:59 pm
Have just got up to a houseful of 17year ods who all ended up staying over after a new year eves party and 4 12 year ods who don't appear to ave ad much sleep either. Will keep cleaning up then make them all breakfast and hoe they all go home  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 31, 2012, 09:16:38 pm
Oh to be young again Wonder  ;D  Who will last the day out though without having to have a nap - the oldies or the young ones  ;D
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Post by: goldfish on December 31, 2012, 09:21:35 pm
Love it wonder!! Very special ....!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on December 31, 2012, 10:25:30 pm
You lucky thing Wonder ;D I'm proud to say I never burdened my mother with groups of teenagers, day or night ;)

Quote from: Kimmyh on December 31, 2012, 11:26:49 am
Oh Amy.. What did you do to her ;D

Hoping the specialist can help you :)

I don't know Kimmy but she's going as far away as England so whatever I did must have been pretty bad :o ;D
Thanks, I know the specialist and he is very nice and very funny :)

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Post by: obbie on December 31, 2012, 11:09:40 pm
about to start cooking. :)
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Post by: maddy on December 31, 2012, 11:22:01 pm

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HAPPY NEW YEARS DAY!

I have a stonking headache, all self inflicted by last nights party....don't think too much will be happening today   (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/illness/t2511.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-illness.php)
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Post by: Halex on December 31, 2012, 11:27:08 pm
Oh dear Maddy, you poor love.

We are off to Meelup Beach early in about 30 mins, we are wondering if we will see anyone sleeping off last night there :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 31, 2012, 11:36:53 pm
As long as you had a good time at the party last night maddy - do you remember it ;)

Have a good day at the beach Hally.
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Post by: droverjess on December 31, 2012, 11:47:46 pm
Almost new year.
Got on well with paperwork, will carry on tomorrow.
Quiet evening In Front of gas fire . ( NOT ever the same as logs) LOL.
Found the choccie soufflé puts from the freezer. Excellent.

In bed now will see fireworks and go to sleep. This terrible year is nearly gone. But i must say it has not all been bad thanks to  *: and this fab forum.

Happy new year to you all, and your families, with special thoughts to ALL those on here who need a fair wind to come their way.  :) :) :) :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 31, 2012, 11:49:53 pm
Let's hope it is better for many of us DJ.  Happy New Year to you and yours  :-*
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Post by: dede on January 01, 2013, 12:45:44 am
Spring cleaning the kitchen today :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 01, 2013, 01:27:41 am
Quote from: Droverjess on December 31, 2012, 11:47:46 pm

In bed now will see fireworks and go to sleep.


  :-X
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Post by: JenJan on January 01, 2013, 01:52:16 am
Finished painting the laundry. Feels good! There's something about a freshly painted room I really like...could have something to do with a lack of clutter! ;D
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 01, 2013, 04:17:04 am
Did some Pilates this morning then started first few drafts of a speech I am writing. BTW tomorrow, not sure how that ill be as the air conditioning doesn't work hardly at all, we have plenty of fans but they just blow about hot air.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 01, 2013, 04:45:50 am
Cooking, cleaning and playing with the boys toys ;D
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Post by: obbie on January 01, 2013, 06:56:26 am
cooking, in the pool, relaxing with the kids...
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Post by: Halex on January 01, 2013, 11:28:08 am
This lovely boy Claude lives next door, but he comes over every evening & makes himself at home, helping dh in the kitchen.
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Post by: mcmich on January 01, 2013, 11:30:25 am
Oh, Hally - looks like everyone and every critter loves coming to your place.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 01, 2013, 11:42:38 am
Even when you are on holidays  ;D  Watch out he doesn't stowaway when you pack up to go home Hally.
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Post by: Amanda on January 01, 2013, 11:45:35 am
Sorting out various kids today and then had some friends up for a bbq tonight.
Terrible strain for grumpy husband who has had to endure socialising for the third time in the last week!  :o :o
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Post by: judydawn on January 01, 2013, 11:47:29 am
Good thing you have it out of the way then Amanda - with the hot weather approaching, if he is anything like me, that alone will make him grumpy  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 01, 2013, 11:47:55 am
Lol must be something in the air. I have one of those grumpy ones atm too ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 01, 2013, 11:57:38 am
Quote from: Amanda on January 01, 2013, 11:45:35 am
Sorting out various kids today and then had some friends up for a bbq tonight.
Terrible strain for grumpy husband who has had to endure socialising for the third time in the last week!  :o :o

Mine just does not like socialising. Yet if someone suggests going out he always says 'oh no, just come to our place!' 
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Post by: mcmich on January 01, 2013, 12:02:08 pm
Cookie, DH is so welcoming and we had no trouble chatting away while you were picking up Hally.  :)
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Post by: Amanda on January 01, 2013, 12:03:01 pm
If it was left to him, he'd shut the gates & not let anyone in at all.
He has one more social commitment to meet on Friday evening, yet!  :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 01, 2013, 12:06:22 pm
It must be hard for him being married to a social butterfly.  Mine used to call out to friends who knocked on the door, 'go away!' but they all knew he was joking - well we all thought he was joking  :D   His personality has changed now and he doesn't do that anymore.
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Post by: Nikkit on January 01, 2013, 12:43:52 pm
Sping/summer/too hot to do outside jobs - so cleaning inside today. Have done all my kitchen cupboards except 4 drawers, they're on the list for tomorrow. I figure if I haven't used it in 12 months - out it goes!
Nearly...there are a few things I can't chuck, but am getting a bit more ruthless as time goes by!
I have 5 boxes of "stuff" to go to Good Sammy's/Salvo's.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 01, 2013, 12:54:35 pm
Quote from: mcmich on January 01, 2013, 12:02:08 pm
Cookie, DH is so welcoming and we had no trouble chatting away while you were picking up Hally.  :)

He's fine really Michele. Just doesn't like going out very much. In fact doesn't like going out.
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Post by: Halex on January 01, 2013, 01:19:27 pm
Yes mich & jd, seem to have all sorts who want to come to ours :)

H :)
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 02, 2013, 12:01:29 am
My DH is the same. He prefers to stay home, which suits me fine. I can go out whenever I want and he is happy to stay home and look after DS.
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Post by: Katiej on January 02, 2013, 01:12:37 am
Trying to catch up on my unread posts this morning.  I've missed a lot over the past few days.

We've had visitors staying with us, which was lovely but tiring.  They left this morning.  Have washed all the sheets and towels and put the house back in order.  I think I might take it easy and rest for the remainder of the day  :)
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 02, 2013, 02:00:36 am
Cleaning the house. After lunch DS and I are playing Rummikub.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 02, 2013, 02:27:40 am
Whats Rummikub DG? :)

Just drove mum into town, went to Dymocks to spend my Christmas voucher but nothing jumped out at me :-))
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Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2013, 02:29:26 am
I've made a few phone calls this morning to organise things for DH.

1) Wheelchair maintenance - they are still on holidays and if it's too hot they won't come out next week either.  Can't blame them I wouldn't either but too bad if your wheelchair was broken and unusable.  Ours only needs air in the tyres and a bit of a service as it is making all sorts of noises.

2) Arranged a care worker to sit with Geoff so that I can go on a full day carer outing on the 15th January.

3) Chased up Disability Services to see how my application for more help is going?  Still waiting to go before the board.  That's OK, just wanted them to know I am still here.

4) Got the ball rolling with a request for respite in a nursing home in August so that I can attend the Adelaide retreat.  Was told it would have to be a 2 week stay but figure I am going to need a break by then anyway.  Some places won't take bookings so far in advance but my contact is going to see what she can do for me.  Will tell DH when the time comes, no point stressing him out for 8 months.

5) Had the doctor pop in to see how Geoff was going.

6) Organised a car service and eye test to coincide with my cleaner/carer being here next week.  Really happy I was able to lock these 2 appointments in.

On the kitchen front I have a loaf of sour dough rising and some chicken pieces in the weber for lunch.  A neighbour is going to pop over this afternoon and cut Geoff's hair for him so all in all, a fruitful day here with lots achieved.

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Post by: gertbysea on January 02, 2013, 02:44:14 am
Good grief Judy. You are one whirlwind of organisation. Good on you. Yes a very fruitful,day.

Gert
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Post by: Wonder on January 02, 2013, 02:58:33 am
Well done Judy, lots achieved today. I'm at work so just working!
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Post by: obbie on January 02, 2013, 03:11:40 am
Sounds good Judy to be so organized.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 02, 2013, 03:25:23 am
Omg JD you have been a busy bee.

Rummikub is a tile based rummy game. DS got it for his birthday.
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Post by: obbie on January 02, 2013, 03:27:58 am
Love the new avatar Gretchen
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Post by: gertbysea on January 02, 2013, 03:29:35 am
Obbie  I have to confess I am wearing a wig!

Gert

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Post by: obbie on January 02, 2013, 03:39:03 am
sure Gretchen.... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Katiej on January 02, 2013, 03:48:17 am
Love it Gert!
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Post by: kt2 on January 02, 2013, 04:16:16 am
Love your avatar Gert! It's a classic!  :D :D
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Post by: jeninwa on January 02, 2013, 04:37:15 am
Love the avatar Gert,
Today instead of sleeping in I went to curves and had a good work out, it's my intention to go more regularly this year, came home got organized then caught the train into the city for a little retail therapy. Back home to an empty house, loving the peace and quite.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 02, 2013, 04:57:02 am
I'm going into the city tomorrow Jeninwa. I thought I would have a little retail therapy time too. This morning DH suggested he come with me as he wants to go to see our Super people. Oh well, another time perhaps. :'(
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Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2013, 05:25:00 am
Can he see the Super people and you go shopping on your own Cookie  :D :D  Men, they certainly know how to spoil our plans  :-))
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Post by: Halex on January 02, 2013, 06:12:58 am
Hanging out for retail therapy ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 02, 2013, 07:39:51 am
Wow Judy, lots acheived today.

You look great in red Gert.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 02, 2013, 08:03:43 am
Well mcmich DH chose that outfit especially!

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on January 02, 2013, 08:07:12 am
DH has good taste.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 02, 2013, 08:19:58 am
Went to the city today with sister and mum. A little retail therapy followed by a trip to Costco. Very impressed with some of there items. Grabbed a few bargains and stuffed the boot with 120 rolls of toilet paper!!!
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Post by: cookie1 on January 02, 2013, 09:53:59 am
Judy I think that is what I'll do.

I want a Costco.        And an Aldi.      Are they open in SA yet?
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 02, 2013, 09:58:34 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on January 02, 2013, 08:19:58 am
Went to the city today with sister and mum. A little retail therapy followed by a trip to Costco. Very impressed with some of there items. Grabbed a few bargains and stuffed the boot with 120 rolls of toilet paper!!!

Wow.... thats a lot of toilet paper :o ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 02, 2013, 10:01:14 am
Well today I have stayed home and caught up with my neglected paperwork and business emails as well as paying bills.
Such fun  ;)
Hope everyone has had a more exciting day than me  :D
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 02, 2013, 10:01:30 am
went to see Skyfall, best Bond film ever just loved it and Gold Class always helps to make the experience even better.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 02, 2013, 10:03:37 am
You just reminded me that I have to go and see that movie GHM, but when I checked our cinema timetable, they've finished screening it!!!!! NOOOOOO!!!!!!!! :o :'(
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Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2013, 10:18:36 am
No Cookie, Costco hasn't made an appearance in SA yet.
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Post by: Jamberie on January 02, 2013, 12:55:50 pm
Quote from: Kimmyh on January 02, 2013, 08:19:58 am
Grabbed a few bargains and stuffed the boot with 120 rolls of toilet paper!!!

I think toilet paper is the mandantory purchase at Costco! -just because it really is ridiculous :) I bought lots the first time and then realised how sensible it was to just buy it in bulk once than have to carry the cumbersome rolls with my regular shopping. 
I also love their frozen berries and quinoa...and tinned tomatoes...and. ..and...and...
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 02, 2013, 01:22:15 pm
I've travelled into London to spend the day with DD and GS.It's DD birthday ;D Bought her a silver bracelet and handmade pottery soup bowls.We're going to have supper altogether after GS has gone to bed tonight. ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 02, 2013, 01:46:55 pm
Hope you have a lovely time with the family CC.  :)
A Happy Birthday to your DD and a cuddle for Louis  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 02, 2013, 09:20:45 pm
Quote from: Jamberie on January 02, 2013, 12:55:50 pm
Quote from: Kimmyh on January 02, 2013, 08:19:58 am
Grabbed a few bargains and stuffed the boot with 120 rolls of toilet paper!!!

I think toilet paper is the mandantory purchase at Costco! -just because it really is ridiculous :) I bought lots the first time and then realised how sensible it was to just buy it in bulk once than have to carry the cumbersome rolls with my regular shopping.  
I also love their frozen berries and quinoa...and tinned tomatoes...and. ..and...and...
Snap. Bought 6kgs of frozen berries, slab of tinned tomatoes, craisons, baking paper, etc. and found 1 litre of pure maple syrup! I originally thought Costco was full of American rubbish but am learning you can find great bargains ;D

Have a lovely day CC.
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Post by: dede on January 02, 2013, 09:25:35 pm
Well after 2 days I finally finished my entire kitchen spring clean ;D, it feel so nice to open a cupboard and it be nice and clean and tidy.
Now for another room :)
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Post by: droverjess on January 02, 2013, 10:00:09 pm
Back at work, 10 hrs today.
Well done everyone especially JD!

Lovely pic Gert.

Got my tax stuff sent off to accountant at PO by DH today, that was a good thing done.
Still some files to sort with DH  help.

Night all. 12 hour day tomorrow, best try to sleep.
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Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2013, 10:05:16 pm
It must be such a long day for you DJ, not only looking after the kids but doing the housework as well - you are earning your wages there for sure!
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Post by: droverjess on January 02, 2013, 10:14:07 pm
It is Judy, but i only tidy and do laundry, there is a full time cleaner...... I just am glad of the work....
Miss being at home a bit though, so little gets done with these longer days.
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Post by: obbie on January 02, 2013, 10:15:46 pm
DJ what do the parents do.
Do they work long hours..

Great that you have the work though. :)

spring cleaning here today
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Post by: JenJan on January 03, 2013, 01:03:20 am
Oh how I love my Timmy! It's going to be 'hot' here in Melbourne over the next day or two, so this morning I marinaded some chicken in the TM tikka paste I had in the fridge and popped it in the oven alongside the lamb chops I covered with left over TM saag sauce that I'd frozen. So we're set for the next two nights...the family can choose from the menu (!) and microwave as desired. That's what I call cool cooking! :D
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 03, 2013, 01:20:59 am
Good idea JenJan. You are very organized.

Just took the Christmas tree and decorations down.
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Post by: obbie on January 03, 2013, 01:31:07 am
we did that today to DG
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Post by: jo_nz on January 03, 2013, 01:36:07 am
DH is back to work today, so the kids and I are just trying to settle into our own groove again...DH is not one to sit still, so the kids get used to "doing things" all the time, and I like them to just cruise around a bit. 

That said, we have been out to the fabric shop to buy material to make their cousin a dress for her birthday, and we've been shopping for a curtain track for our bedroom.  IMaybe we can FINALLY have a curtain on the side window!  (after a mere 18 mths)

Done lots of washing and the kids have been playing with water pistols ("watering the garden" they tell me).
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Post by: deedub on January 03, 2013, 02:01:11 am
Got back from our beach holiday yesterday afternoon, did 2 loads of washing yesterday, another 2 loads today, probably have at least another 3 loads to go! Had to take our own linen, plus had a housesitter here so need to wash linen she was using, plus clothes, beach towels blah blah blah.
Back at work today, but working from home as no school holiday programs until the 7th Jan. Sitting in the study trying to ignore the mess kids are making in the rest of the house  :(. Catching up on the forum, no way I can read all the posts I missed while I was away, hope I didn't miss anything major!
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 03, 2013, 02:29:58 am
Hope you had fun on your holiday deedub, glad you are home safely :)
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Post by: Halex on January 03, 2013, 05:16:13 am
Just home, boys  are emptying  thecar ;D lol


Tod the boys to strip the beds before we keft, lots of noise, checked them out, mattress fight, full on. LoL

Good to be home sweet home :)

Stopped for lunch in mandurah, well the kitchen shop. Bought a few hundred $$$, expensive kids meals, lol

H :)

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Post by: astarra on January 03, 2013, 05:28:39 am
Helping BILs sort and clean the house they are moving out of the last few days...and will be for the next couple too.
Brought the girlsd home for a sleep now and am going to put my feet up and have a rest too.  :-\
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Post by: goldfish on January 03, 2013, 05:56:04 am
I'm sure your help would be
more than appreciated, Astarra... It's a heck of a job....!!!
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Post by: maddy on January 03, 2013, 07:25:25 am
Peaceful day....DS at the beach, DS at sleepover so I tackled  some very overdue paperwork.
Tomorrow will be a stinker with high wind, Hubby will be at the fire station all day, so we'll be working out a fire plan (just in case) tonight.
....everyone will be on high alert, so hopefully people use their smarts!....amazing though, how people can be a whole lot of stupid on these days  :-))

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Post by: goldfish on January 03, 2013, 08:01:22 am
Good luck Maddy - hope you have a very peaceful and uneventful night . . not to mention the days ahead! 
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Post by: cookie1 on January 03, 2013, 08:01:27 am
Fires are a big worry when it's windy.

This morning we 'popped' over to a car club members place for 5 minutes. Lucky his wife and I are good friends as several hours later DH remembered that we had to go into the city. We eventually got in there, but no chance to look around. Next cool change I will though. Picked up my ancient LV wallet that had a bit of R and R and it looks a million dollars. Fine for the next 10 years now.
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Post by: obbie on January 03, 2013, 09:25:43 am
stayed home, relaxing in the spar .heaven :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 03, 2013, 10:25:55 am
Maddy, I hope everyone is sensible tomorrow and your DH has a quiet day with no fires. Our forecast is 44C here tomorrow. My kids are doing Vacswim at the beach - it was lovely this morning but the wind blew my beach umbrella inside out:(
Hopefully it won't be too hot on the beach tomorrow morning.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 03, 2013, 11:11:59 am
ES that is a horrid temperature. Take care.
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Post by: judydawn on January 03, 2013, 11:14:21 am
I say we do as little as possible tomorrow ES and thank goodness for air conditioners - my greatest fear on a day like that is a power failure  :-))
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 03, 2013, 11:21:08 am
Good idea JD. If we lose power we will head for the library and cross our fingers it doesn't last too long as my freezer is full!
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Post by: judydawn on January 03, 2013, 11:24:58 am
Same here so it should stay frozen for some time if we don't open the door  ;)
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Post by: Halex on January 03, 2013, 10:11:35 pm
Good luck with the heat all of you in SA.  Air con & a movie s good :)

Not looking good for mil, family rang last night, she is back in hospital, wont be going back to her home, pallative  care. Radiotherapy not working, they wont do chemo, nothing  they can do apart from help with the pain. :-\.  She is on so much med she is nt with it a lot of the time. Her head is covered with the lumps & her bones riddled with cancer >:(

Nt sure what we are doing, dont want cp to see her like this.
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Post by: maddy on January 03, 2013, 10:22:17 pm
Quote from: judydawn on January 03, 2013, 11:14:21 am
- my greatest fear on a day like that is a power failure  :-))

Oh, me too Judy!
Every summer hubby needs to  fix something on ours, so it's a mad dash to Melbourne to get parts....so his wife doesn't turn into Godzilla :P

Can you believe, our duckhead neighbour is using a chainsaw at the moment  :o....hugely irresponsible on a total fire ban day!  Stupid is what stupid does  :-))  and hubby has just flown up there with stern words.

Hally....so sorry  :(. I was a little older than cp when my Grandfather was in hospital, and honestly, I wish I hadn't seen him that way....he was crying in pain and that image is still ingrained in my mind  :'(
It's a tough call.
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Post by: goldfish on January 03, 2013, 10:26:13 pm
Oh Hally - there are no words.  I'm really feeling for you.  Remember, just one day at a time.  As Maddy said, it's a really tough call.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on January 03, 2013, 10:34:29 pm
My thoughts are with you Hally,  let CP just have happy thoughts. 
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 03, 2013, 10:42:43 pm
Oh Hally I'm so sorry to hear about your MIL.
DS was very close to my dad and saw him regularly even when in pain and high on meds. He doesn't remember a lot of that, just the good times he had with him. DS wanted to see pop as much as possible and I let it happen. Didn't want him to hate me later for not letting him see pop. DS saw pop go from good to bad and I think this helped him understand and come to terms with pop dying. He actually asked me one day if pop was going to die. I had to say yes but I didn't know when, but could be soon. One day DS even said that wasn't his pop, his pop had left long ago and this also helped. It also helped my dad as when he heard DS voice, his eyes would open. He knew we were all there.
But every child deals with things differently. What does CP want to do?
Hugs and kisses DG xxxx
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Post by: judydawn on January 03, 2013, 11:11:29 pm
 Children need to know their grand-parent is really ill but whether they need to see them is up to you Hally.  As CP doesn't see a lot of his nanna because of living in different States, perhaps it's better he remember her as he last saw her.  You and DH will decide what is right for him, maybe with some input from CP himself.
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Post by: Halex on January 03, 2013, 11:14:46 pm
Its a hard one, mil has horible growths on her head & neck.

Last time cp saw his nanna was a year ago for a wedding, we spent a week there, he had a great time with her & all his cousins. Happy memories.

Dh will be going to melb, not sure about us, see how she goes in the next few days.

We havent spoken to cp yet, its a bit hard with eb here. Eb leaves sunday for a week then is meant to come back, but at this stage I dont know what we are doing.

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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 03, 2013, 11:59:30 pm
Hally my situation was different. DS saw his pop a couple of times each week and it was important to keep that up. No matter what you decide I know it will be the best for you all.
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Post by: Halex on January 04, 2013, 12:07:19 am
Totally understand DG, she has grandkids in Melb that she near enough brought up, they are older & do visit her while he is sick.

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Post by: jo_nz on January 04, 2013, 12:29:25 am
That's so rough Halex - and kids react so differently.  Hopefully you can have a good chat with him soon and he might tell you what he'd rather do.

Today we have been shopping for DS's school supplies - getting in early, but he likes to know things are sorted (like his mum).  So we've bought all the books & stationery.Then we've made shrinky-dink keyrings - DS has to have a USB memory stick, so made a name tag to put on it. :D
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Post by: obbie on January 04, 2013, 01:19:34 am
all our school books are ordered, just have to pick up in the next week. :)
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Post by: Halex on January 04, 2013, 01:50:15 am
Cps books were ordered last term & will be delivered to our PO Box :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 04, 2013, 02:17:47 am
Sorry to hear about your MIL H.
We have spent the morning at thebeach. It has been superb. Hard to believe it is 42C. Just finishing paddle pops and will visit my parents on the way home
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Post by: Halex on January 04, 2013, 02:22:23 am
Lovely beach ES :)
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Post by: jo_nz on January 04, 2013, 02:31:21 am
beautiful, ES!! 
Looks like a great way to spend a hot day.
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Post by: Nikkit on January 04, 2013, 02:35:15 am
ES that looks so good - and I'm not a beach person!
In saying that - I am taking my spotty horse to the beach tomorrow morning. Leaving at 5.30am to get down to Kwinana, will take just over an hour to get there. We'll have a couple of hours playing and then some morning tea and come home.
I hope it is as calm as your pic  :)
And no sharks would be nice too  :o
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Post by: jo_nz on January 04, 2013, 03:22:16 am
I've been sewing this afternoon!  A dress for my niece's 3rd birthday later this month...I'm hoping to also make some matching hair accessories before then to go with it.
Can be worn with the bow tied in front or back.  Fabric colours chosen by my kids  ;D

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Post by: deedub on January 04, 2013, 04:10:50 am
Beautiful dress Jo - wish I was as talented as you!
Working from home today, kids bored because they want me to do stuff with them and I'm stuck in front of the computer. They can't go outside because it's 41deg here.
Hope this weather doesn't bring on any bushfires, take care everyone.
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Post by: maddy on January 04, 2013, 04:30:37 am
Well your such a clever clogs Jo  8) little miss 3 will love it!

Off to pick up DD....she informs me she went to sleep at 6.30am...this morning.... :-X won't she be a barrel of monkeys  :-))
I'm keeping clear, and worded up her Brother to not even look at her  :P
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Post by: Frozzie on January 04, 2013, 04:31:38 am
Oh hally sorry to hear she is going into palative care.. I hope for you all she goes quickly.. If it helps we didnt take the kids to see their grandmother when she was in palative.. Its not nice for adults hally let alone kids.. I still have those few days permanently etched in my brain like it was yesterday and we are almost a year on.. Imo its best for kids to remember them how they were... The kids know where she rests and we talked alot about her death to them.. There was a nice story for kids and death about it being like a fire going out.. Its warm and vibrant when alite and cold and nothing when it goes out... Its hard all round.. Thinking of you and your family xx
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Post by: Halex on January 04, 2013, 05:24:41 am
Yes it all sux >:(

We have no idea how long she has, but woukd say not too long as they wont let home again.

Nice dress Jo :)
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Post by: jeninwa on January 04, 2013, 05:49:31 am
Hally sorry to hear about your MIL, sending hugs your way.

Lovely dress Jo your niece will love it.
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Post by: Frozzie on January 04, 2013, 06:08:10 am
If they have put her into palative care hally its usually not long :(. They put them into palative when there is nothing they can do.. Saying that though ive heard of ppl coming out of palative as they take them off all the meds and for some reason they manage to fight back but that is rare!! Hugs hally xx
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Post by: mcmich on January 04, 2013, 06:29:22 am
Sorry to hear about your MIL Hally.
Lovely dress Jo - very talented.
DH and I went to Timbertown today in Wauchope, about 20 minutes from Port Macquarie. Excellent day. Wish I could post some photos.









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Post by: Halex on January 04, 2013, 06:34:49 am
Quote from: Frozzie on January 04, 2013, 06:08:10 am
If they have put her into palative care hally its usually not long :(. They put them into palative when there is nothing they can do.. Saying that though ive heard of ppl coming out of palative as they take them off all the meds and for some reason they manage to fight back but that is rare!! Hugs hally xx

Yes in hospital, then pallative care somewhere, they said nothing they could now & just trying to keep her comfortable.

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Post by: Kimmyh on January 04, 2013, 07:25:11 am
Sorry about your mil Hally. Sending you a big hug.
Great dress Jo.
Trying not to melt. Breakfast at mums followed by grocery shopping and running some errands. Poor car air con suffering a bit but what can you do when it's 42c. Silly me bought choc melts! Home now and children in cool bath. Looks like choc can be saved!
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Post by: cookie1 on January 04, 2013, 08:15:16 am
Hally you look like you have a tough few days or weeks ahead of you.

Jo, one of DD's favourite gifts when she was tiny was a dress made for her by an Aunt. Your dress looks lovely.

ES there is hardly anyone at the beach. Where are they all?
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Post by: judydawn on January 04, 2013, 09:14:15 am
Lovely dress Jo, little girls love shiny, pink dresses ;D
The beach was probably empty because it was just too hot Cookie.  I bet our beaches are crowded tonight though.
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Post by: jo_nz on January 04, 2013, 09:31:50 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 04, 2013, 09:14:15 am
Lovely dress Jo, little girls love shiny, pink dresses ;D

except for my little girl, sadly  :-)) typical.  At least I have a few nieces! 

Hope it's starting to cool down for the day over there! 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 04, 2013, 10:01:00 am
Hally sorry to hear that your MIL is very ill.Big warm hug :-* :-*

Jo the dress is fabulous.Your niece is going to love it. ;) What a thoughtful Aunt you are to spend time making it ;D

ES looks too hot for me :o but glad you enjoyed the beach ;D

Glad you are enjoying your break with DH Michele ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 04, 2013, 10:05:58 am
Lovely dress Jo- she is sure to love it, especially if she knows her cousins have helped choose the material.
The beach wasn't busy at it was lunchtime and very hot. It had been very busy when we arrived as Vacswim classes had started at 8.30, but most people had left before we did.
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Post by: Jamberie on January 04, 2013, 10:09:53 am
Hally, my thoughts are with you and your family at this tough time.
When I was about 12 my grandfather was in pallative care and I was able to see him. He just looked very tired and ill. When I was 22 I was too late to see my nan. I don't feel bad about either situation, it is just what happened- I'm sure what ever works out for your family will work out, every situation is different.

Jo, your dress is so special. I have kept the two dresses my aunt made for me when I was younger and I'm looking forward to the day my little one can wear and love them like I did.
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Post by: Yvette on January 04, 2013, 10:26:11 am
Lovely Jo.

Thinking of you Hally
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Post by: Halex on January 04, 2013, 09:24:00 pm
Just taking each day as it comes.

Dh is not in a rush to go over, i keep saying do you want to go for the weekend etc.  i think he is still believs that she will be around a lot longer.  He has accepted its terminal (hate that word) but dosnt want to believe she might have a month if were lucky. He doesnt think bone cancer kills, just a painful way to be for a long time.

Its hard as I cant push him to go.

H
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Post by: obbie on January 04, 2013, 09:28:48 pm
Lovely dress Jo.

Take care Hally.
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Post by: droverjess on January 04, 2013, 10:10:56 pm
Oh what a mix on this thread....
The circle of family life in all its glory on here.

So sorry Hally, I think Frozzies advice regarding CP is very sound.. especially as there is obvious disfigurement, I think best to let him remember her as she was, and you can reinforce his memories with other good memories. I hope your DH will sleep on it and go visit his Mother soon. And please God that for your MIL, and any others who are so very ill, that it will be over as quickly and comfortably as possible.

Lovely dress Jo. My DD still has all her wee birthday dresses stored in a box... Maybe they'll be for the next generation, who knows! 

Such heat.... Completely unknown in this cold and clammy land of rain!

Just a work day here, with the weekend to look forward to.  ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on January 04, 2013, 10:26:24 pm
Quote from: Halex on January 04, 2013, 09:24:00 pm
Just taking each day as it comes.

Dh is not in a rush to go over, i keep saying do you want to go for the weekend etc.  i think he is still believs that she will be around a lot longer.  He has accepted its terminal (hate that word) but dosnt want to believe she might have a month if were lucky. He doesnt think bone cancer kills, just a painful way to be for a long time.

Its hard as I cant push him to go.

H
Hally poor dh.. will his sisters call when the hospital calls?? The hospital will let family know when they think there is only a few days but its a bit of a guessing game ad they dose them up on some pretty hefty drugs to make them comfortable and after family is there and says goodbye they help them along as much as they can... We spoke to my mil on the monday and she was fine in hospital although not very positive then on the phone then on wednesday we got a call to come immediately if we could as dh was laid up in bed with his back .. got there saw her on the wednesday although she was hard to understand then she passed on the friday night.. we all took turns sitting with her.. Oh this brings tears to my eyes.. Thinking of you and your family.. Hard times xx
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Post by: Amanda on January 04, 2013, 10:35:06 pm
After such a stinker here yesterday with a max of 45C, we are looking forward to a slightly cooler day.  It should give me a chance to cool the house down before it starts to heat up again tomorrow.
We have no air-con (a choice we made), but it looks like a poor decision in this weather!  At least we have a pool to cool down in.
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Post by: Halex on January 05, 2013, 12:42:05 am
Just spoken to mil, she isnt upbeat, but doesnt sound like shes dying either.

 :)
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Post by: obbie on January 05, 2013, 01:49:51 am
take each day as it comes Hally.

 :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 05, 2013, 04:29:25 am
It was funny to see an empty beach as here everyone seems to flock to the beach when it is hot. Even on a week day.
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Post by: Halex on January 05, 2013, 04:32:32 am
When we haddaylight saving we were at the beach 2-3 evenings per week.

Nownot enough time when dh gets home now >:(
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 05, 2013, 04:57:53 am
What a lot of news to catch up on this thread. So sorry to hear about you MIL Halex, I hope your DH is able to make the trip to say goodbye to her.

We are getting ready for  a surprise party that DD friends have organized for her 18th birthday. I am stressed but we have put plans in place to try to make it as happy and safe as possible, not a  lot else I can do now except just hope they behave!  They are all good kids so fingers crossed.  Am popping to a friends 60th birthday prior to this but will only be able to stay an hour
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 05, 2013, 06:45:36 am
Haven't been on much last few days as we have a wifi problem at home.  >:(
Our office computer guy coming out to fix it one day next week.

Hally I hope DH makes it home to say goodbye to his mum.
We were in Zimbabwe when my FIL passed away 2 days before we came home.
They told us they thought he still had 3 months at least before we left.
We were all devasted especially as we had lost my dad a couple of months before.  :(
All the kids still went regularly  to see my dad in pallative care and we explained to the little ones that he was going to die.
It brightened his day having them all visit and gave him comfort in his last days.
Everyone handles things differently and all I can say is I hope your MIL passes peacefully and without pain Hally.
So sad for all of you  :(
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Post by: johnro on January 05, 2013, 07:44:17 am
DH gave me a set 6 cutlery holders as for Christmas - over the past few days almost completed the 6 - all embroidery done only need to attach the backs to form the pocket, have bought another set so there will be 12.  Really fiddly and loads of work but pleased with the result

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Post by: astarra on January 05, 2013, 07:47:43 am
Moved BIL.....
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Post by: johnro on January 05, 2013, 07:50:05 am
Have just spent time reading the posts of the past few days - my thoughts are with you and your family H xx
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Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2013, 08:04:17 am
Nothing like being ready for next Christmas Robyn - best to get the job done now though otherwise next Christmas will be upon you before you know it.
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Post by: mcmich on January 05, 2013, 08:27:51 am
They are gorgeous Robyn.

Today went on a 2 hour cruise around Port Macquarie on a genuine junk from Hong Kong that was the Levi Strauss corporate boat. Very nice but a bit sunburnt. Did some sight seeing and headed home. Back home safe and sound now.  :D
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Post by: goldfish on January 05, 2013, 08:30:53 am
Sounds as though you had a lovely time Mcmitch... Great to have an enjoyable break like that! Do you have more time before you go back to work?
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Post by: deedub on January 05, 2013, 08:34:42 am
Cutlery holders are so cute johnro!
I had to do some work this morning as it's our financial year end. Then took the kids grocery shopping. Just pottered around this afternoon - moved some stuff around to make room for my pizza maker :), took down the Xmas tree, a bit of cooking etc.
Hally, sorry to hear about your MIL must be tough for DH not knowing if he should stay or go.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 05, 2013, 08:48:15 am
Glad you are having a good time Michele.
Love your cutlery holders Robyn they are gorgeous  :)
My GD's would want to use them every day  :D
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Post by: Katiej on January 05, 2013, 08:50:07 am
Enjoy the party GHM.

Lovely cutlery holders Robyn, so cute  :)

Sounds like you had a lovely day with your DH Michelle. 

Hally I'm sorry to hear about your MIL, my thoughts are will you xx
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Post by: Jamberie on January 05, 2013, 08:54:33 am
Oh wow! Those cutlery holders are so cute! What an awesome job you have done :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 05, 2013, 08:58:08 am
Absolutely lovely johnro.
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Post by: mcmich on January 05, 2013, 08:59:32 am
Quote from: deedub on January 05, 2013, 08:34:42 am
Cutlery holders are so cute johnro!
I had to do some work this morning as it's our financial year end. Then took the kids grocery shopping. Just pottered around this afternoon - moved some stuff around to make room for my pizza maker :), took down the Xmas tree, a bit of cooking etc.
Hally, sorry to hear about your MIL must be tough for DH not knowing if he should stay or go.

So you bought the pizza maker. Good for you. I love mine.
Thanks girls, had a lovely mini break with DH. I don't go back to work until 14th GF. 3 weeks is a lovely break and will feel refreshed to face another year.
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Post by: goldfish on January 05, 2013, 09:00:37 am
The holders are beautiful!!! May I ask where you got them??
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 05, 2013, 09:50:26 am
WOW Johnro, love your holders! :D

Mich, that is such a coincidence, both my mums go back to work on the 14th ;D ;D

Hally, I wish there was something I could say or do to cure your MIL :( Best wishes and lots of love to you all :-*
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Post by: mcmich on January 05, 2013, 09:57:40 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on January 05, 2013, 09:50:26 am
WOW Johnro, love your holders! :D

Mich, that is such a coincidence, both my mums go back to work on the 14th ;D ;D

Hally, I wish there was something I could say or do to cure your MIL :( Best wishes and lots of love to you all :-*

I'm sort of looking forward to going back to work Amy. Not enough people to look after.  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 05, 2013, 10:01:30 am
You're such a lovely, caring person Mich :D
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Post by: goldfish on January 05, 2013, 10:25:36 am
A nurse through and through Mcmitch .. Your patients are very fortunate to have you!!!! Hope to get to meet you again sometime soon :)
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Post by: mcmich on January 05, 2013, 10:40:29 am
Well, thankyou. Don't know about being overly caring? I love being a nurse - can't imagine doing anything else.
I've only nursed in one capacity or another since I was 15 yrs old.  :)
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Post by: johnro on January 05, 2013, 11:54:14 am
GF - a friend of ours has 1 of the patchwork/quilting shops in Rocky and she mentioned to DH how I had drooled over the kit when I was in the shop!!!!  It is called a felt applique kit  by Bucilla :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2013, 11:58:10 am
Now they're the sort of friends it's nice to have Robyn.
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Post by: Amanda on January 05, 2013, 12:01:19 pm
Busy day today - lunch at Goolwa with some friends, then back home for a bbq with the neighbours.  Taking advantage of the delicious cool weather before the heat sets in again tomorrow when we will be back to all doors & windows shut, blinds down and ceiling fans on.  :(
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Post by: consumerate on January 05, 2013, 12:02:00 pm
Quote from: mcmich on January 05, 2013, 10:40:29 am
Well, thankyou. Don't know about being overly caring? I love being a nurse - can't imagine doing anything else.
I've only nursed in one capacity or another since I was 15 yrs old.  :)

That is very inspiring. I don't know that there will ever be enough passionate nurses. I wish nurses, teachers and policeman were valued more both in remuneratIon and recognition.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 06, 2013, 03:13:25 am
Surprise party was stressful. All steps were taken to try to make as safe as possible including written invites, no facebook, list at door with hosts checking off names, ID to be shown for those over 18 with alcohol, register party with WA Police lock all side gate access to back yard and so on. 

We did not serve any alcohol as many attendees were under age.

 However, I dont think  there is such thing as an alcohol free party, they "preload" they sneak it in or they leave  outside under bushes etc and find excuses to go out.   Once all invited guests were in and out the back and my DD had returned for the surprise bit we then said no one was to come and go.  Several people turned up, friends of friends who were not on the list and they were politely asked to leave and they did, but they then hang around outside possibly drinking.

we then had quite a few jump over locked gates, in fact two very high gates, again they were asked to leave and they did. The group inside were manageable with one minor incident but the group outside were not so happy, my DH was out there and decided we needed a visit from police. I called them and they arrived with one marked and two unmarked cars including the dogs.  I was embarrassed  to have the police outside my house but what a wonderful job those men and women do, they came and "moved on" the growing group of teens in the street then said just to ring again if we needed another visit. it does speed up the process if you register your party prior to the night as it is then on their radar. 

later on we were able to enjoy the night with the remaining special friends all enjoying themselves, respecting the rules and quietly helping to clear up and leave at the agreed finish time. 

It was a lot of stress for a few hours of enjoyment for my DD and  her friends, don't think I will be doing it again!!!!
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Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2013, 05:42:44 am
It sounds as if you had all bases covered GHM and potential uninvited troublemakers were quickly able to be sorted out by the police. It is a worry though after seeing scenes on TV where things have got out of control.  You can breathe a sigh of relive now it is over but I understand you not wanting to go down that track again.
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Post by: Emme on January 06, 2013, 05:59:22 am
Hally, so sorry to hear about your MIL.  Thoughts are with you and your family.  Big Hug  :-*

Marie
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Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2013, 06:02:37 am
We had Katie & Richard here for lunch and he set up my new computer.  So far so good but he is only a call away if I need more advice.  So lucky to have these 2 lovely people in my life.
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Post by: Emme on January 06, 2013, 06:03:49 am
Johnro those holders are beautiful  :)
Mcmich, glad you enjoyed your break and are back home safely  :)

GHM, that certainly sounds quite stressful, glad it all went well for you and DD
 Judy you are so lucky to have Katie & DH so close.

Marie
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Post by: courton on January 06, 2013, 06:04:43 am
OMG GHM what a stressful experience. My dd is nearly 18 and I have decided to hold her 18 anywhere but home!!!
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Post by: Yvette on January 06, 2013, 06:11:29 am
Went to a christening today
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 06, 2013, 08:51:15 am
How stressful GHM. Glad it all went well and I hope DD appreciates what you and DH have done for her night.
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Post by: Frozzie on January 06, 2013, 09:02:30 am
Omg ghm glad it all worked out... Ive heard of crash crowds on fb posted parties but not just wom... Scary.. Think situations like that can so easily get out of control..
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Post by: Katiej on January 06, 2013, 09:56:36 am
Wow GHM sounds like you had a few scary moments there, but glad it was under control and you had a good night.

Quote from: judydawn on January 06, 2013, 06:02:37 am
We had Katie & Richard here for lunch and he set up my new computer.  So far so good but he is only a call away if I need more advice.  So lucky to have these 2 lovely people in my life.

Hope things are going well with the new laptop Judy.  What a lovely thing to say.  We feel lucky to live so close to the forum's superhero!  We both love visiting you and Geoff and Richard loves your cooking  ;D  I came away with another selection of Judy's lovely "hamper" type goodies.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 06, 2013, 10:00:55 am
Robyn lovely cutlery holders.
GHM  what a stressful party for you. Especially when you try to do everything right.
Hally  :-* :-*

I slept all afternoon. I'd had a really bad half ever attack yesterday and it wiped me out.
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Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2013, 10:38:32 am
You mean hay fever attack Cookie?  Hope you feel better after your big sleep.
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Post by: goldfish on January 06, 2013, 10:52:51 am
Don't you just love auto correct! Good interpretation Judy...didn't think of that... Hope you're feeling a whole lot better Cookie:)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 06, 2013, 11:12:10 am
Ditto  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 06, 2013, 11:29:13 am
I hope you are feeling better Cookie :-*
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Post by: mcmich on January 06, 2013, 11:46:25 am
Hopr you are feeling better Cookie.
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Post by: Frozzie on January 06, 2013, 11:53:30 am
Take it easy cookie and hope you feel better soon..
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Post by: droverjess on January 06, 2013, 10:20:33 pm
So much news to read again...
Parties, Christmas crafts, nursing.
In so many ways the world has changed, eg parties for the young, social media, but in many other ways it hasn't.

Hope you feel better cookie.Well done GHM, a bit scary to say the least. I am always having funny sentences on my iPad...!  ;D
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Post by: Halex on January 06, 2013, 10:24:17 pm
Cookie, hope the hayfever has gone, t can be shocking.

H
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Post by: Frozzie on January 06, 2013, 11:47:54 pm
Up early and took kids to their intensive swimming lessons for the holidays.. Drizzly rain here today and dh neck is blocked so wont be doing alot.. Maybe cook a pie to use up some apples..
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Post by: jo_nz on January 07, 2013, 12:03:56 am
Not really up to anything here...just hanging out at home, sorting out random little jobs - had received a message about a court fine, so had to ring up and sit on hold for a while.  It wasn't for me!  Wrong details for whoever it was. 

Trying to bore the kids into entertaining themselves - we have been so busy lately that they seem to expect to "do something" all the time.  :-))
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Post by: Yvette on January 07, 2013, 12:48:26 am
Cookie hope the hay fever gets better

This morning DS and I went shopping for new school and sports shoes, pjs, birthday cards and some food.

Tonight we are going to Gold Class to see Les Mis again with a group of friends
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Post by: astarra on January 07, 2013, 01:27:54 am
Just taking the day to relax and chill out....feel a bit bad I am not helping BILs family with more sorting but don't know how much further I can push myself or the kids. So basically just catching up on my own housework and playing with the girls (inside, not outside, too hot!)  Had visitors for tea last night so the girls will probably be sleeping soon!  :D :D
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Post by: goldfish on January 07, 2013, 01:36:31 am
I think you're right to have a bit of a break, Astarra ... You'll be able to help more later if need be when you're refreshed mentally and physically.

Just cleaned out the fridge and freezer ... My goodness! Must remember to label and date stuff!! Lol

How I would love a pigeon pair ATM !!!!! :)
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Post by: mab19 on January 07, 2013, 01:42:43 am
Just finished baking choc chip cookies and dessert with the GD's.  Miss 4 had more on her face and hands than in the bowl :)  The older ones 13 & 11 were much tidier. 
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Post by: obbie on January 07, 2013, 01:53:51 am
working.... ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 07, 2013, 02:13:21 am
Back at work after holidays.  :(
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Post by: obbie on January 07, 2013, 04:53:26 am
I am having fun at work...
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Post by: cookie1 on January 07, 2013, 05:05:51 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 06, 2013, 10:38:32 am
You mean hay fever attack Cookie?  Hope you feel better after your big sleep.

OMG I am so sorry. Well sorted Judy. You can see how hopeless I was. It happens occasionally and I dose myself up but then all I want to do is sleep. The ill bird got much more sympathy than me. I didn't mind. ;) ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 07, 2013, 05:07:43 am
Not doing a lot today. It has been raining and the forecast is for 39. It is very humid.  I think I'll go and scrub the bathrooms, at least I'll get wet.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 07, 2013, 05:24:46 am
Glad you are feeling better cookie.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 07, 2013, 05:57:10 am
Glad you are feeling better Cookie.  :)

When I woke up this morning and heard the rain I thought great no humidity today.

How wrong I was  :(

One of my GD's turned 5 today so I am taking her shopping for her present soon. Just as well the shopping centers are air conditioned  :D
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Post by: Emme on January 07, 2013, 07:23:19 am
Glad you are feeling better Cookie  :)

Hope you enjoyed the shopping MF so much nicer in the air conditioned shopping centres  :D

Marie
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Post by: Halex on January 07, 2013, 08:10:38 am
Went to the gym.  Cp at tennis camp from 9-2 at our gym. Boy he was shattered when I picked him up, he didnt even talk, he has the next 4 days to get through. Then on sat he has an ice skating party.

Much hotter than I thought today, we have just been in the pool.

MF, no book yet, checked po box tody, hopefully tomorrow.

 :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 07, 2013, 12:36:35 pm
Work, and the airconditioing is not working properly there so not very productive as too hot to concentrate!!
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 08, 2013, 09:24:09 am
Family outing to adventure park with lots of water slides and water play. we are all exhausted. DS4 got a little overwhelmed until he found the giant jumping pillow and was happy for a few hours. Both asleep straight away, and we aren't far behind.
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Post by: deedub on January 08, 2013, 09:35:27 am
Is that the one near Geelong Kimmy? Haven't been there yet.
Been busy the last few days so no forum time until today! Kids have spent the last 2 nights at grandma's so I could go into work yesterday. Was looking forward to a sleep in this morning but still got up at 7.30. Prepped bolognese sauce & chucked it in the slow cooker, got the car washed (which explains why we had some rain today) then drove to the inlaws who live an hour away. FIL had made a bolognese pasta bake for our lunch, so I had to re-think my dinner idea!
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 08, 2013, 10:02:49 am
Yes it is deedub.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 08, 2013, 10:25:53 am
Sounds like fun Kimmy :D

Hally, poor CP!! I remember doing a tennis camp a couple of years ago in the middle of summer. Never again :P
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Post by: Halex on January 08, 2013, 10:28:40 pm
Ames, he loves it. Looks shattered & can hardly talk but hes keen.

Today 29,  it was 41 on court yesterday.

Hs goal is to play in the Hoffman .cup, hes god but not that good, he plays with teenages & has just turned 9.
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Post by: Emme on January 08, 2013, 10:39:18 pm
Sounds like he is doing very well Hally,  :)

Marie
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 08, 2013, 10:43:26 pm
Going shopping again today as youngest GD is one year old today  :D
Her party is Saturday so going shopping for a rocking horse for her.
Unfortunately my DH is not skilled in craftsmanship so I will be buying one  ;D
My youngest DD will be 28 tomorrow so need to buy her present too.
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Post by: astarra on January 08, 2013, 10:51:45 pm
My little madam is 2 tomorrow!!!  :D :D  :o
So today I will be doing a cake etc, shopping, cleaning and also going to an Enjo demo at 10:30.
DH having afternoon off  ;D  so not sure how much will be getting done then!!  ;)
Also have a dinner party here on Sunday - 22 guests so will be cooking for that. (wrote menu last night, so all set to go now.)  :)
Life is busy busy busy busy..............................
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Post by: goldfish on January 08, 2013, 11:09:51 pm
22 Astarra!!!??!!  You brave woman!!  Would love a peek at your menu if you get the time! :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 08, 2013, 11:14:55 pm
Me too, bring on the menu astarra.

I've been getting ready for the cleaner then as soon as she arrives I'm off to have the car serviced and go for an eye test - she will be here 3 hours today to include sitting with Geoff for the last hour so that I can get these jobs done.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 08, 2013, 11:17:34 pm
Happy birthday to GD MF!! :-* :-* And also to DD for tomorrow!! :D :D

And happy birthday to the little madam for tomorrow too Astarra :D :D :-* :-*

Quote from: Halex on January 08, 2013, 10:28:40 pm
Ames, he loves it. Looks shattered & can hardly talk but hes keen.

Today 29,  it was 41 on court yesterday.

Hs goal is to play in the Hoffman .cup, hes god but not that good, he plays with teenages & has just turned 9.

Hally, it sounds like he could be a very good player, especially if he stays committed ;) ;)

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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 08, 2013, 11:22:19 pm
Happy birthday to DD for tomorrow Astarra. Such a cute age  ;D
Hope she enjoys all the effort you are putting into her party ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 09, 2013, 01:15:43 am
Happy birthday to all the birthday girls.

Just back from the dentist - glad that's over with - I do have to go back in a fortnight though.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 09, 2013, 02:23:51 am
Well done Mich :-* I have to go next week :'(

Just went into town with mum to buy a fit ball, we were waiting at the counter for about 10 minutes and nobody came >:( We left the stuff on the counter and walked out, now we're going to look for one online.
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Post by: astarra on January 09, 2013, 02:24:17 am
Am just doing a roast dinner on Sunday - easiest and always appreciated I find!!  :D

Snacks: 2 types of crackers, 2 types of cheeses, 2 dips, nuts & bolts, choc sultanas, pretzels & cucmber slices.
Main:Roast lamb, hassleback roast potatoes with lamb herbs on them, kumara salad with sour cream dressing, zucchini stacks, onion tarts, tomato and baby beet salad, tiny little cheese and bacon buns and plain buns too, gravy, S&P etc.
Desserts: sticky date muffins with caramel sauce and ice cream balls + cookies and cream cheesecake, choc sauce and ice cream
Afters: Hot drinks, choc eclair lollies (found 2 pkt in the pantry), 2 flavours of truffles (white choc & lemon + plain choc),
then.... birthday cake #2!!! (we will have a small one tomorrow and a bigger one then!)  :)

So all pretty basic but should be great fun!!  :D :D :D
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Post by: mcmich on January 09, 2013, 02:40:44 am
Wow, what a lovely menu astarra. Nobody will be leaving hungry. The kumara salad sounds yummy as does everything else you're serving.  :)
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Post by: obbie on January 09, 2013, 03:05:38 am
yum Astarra
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 09, 2013, 03:12:21 am
Sounds fabulous astarra ;D
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Post by: goldfish on January 09, 2013, 03:15:44 am
Your menu sounds amazing, Astarra! - as you are - all that cooking and 3 young children to look after . . . incredible!! :D
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Post by: Frozzie on January 09, 2013, 03:21:16 am
Happy bday to dd Astarra ..

We have been at the beach all morning after swimming lessons.. Then lunch was old style Aussie burgers.. They are so good and so cheap... Reminds me of when we were little and they had those corner burger joints with chips wrapped in newspaper .. Loved those places..

Now a Round at the shops then off home.. Nice free day out or pretty close lol
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Post by: obbie on January 09, 2013, 03:57:45 am
about to start interveiwing
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Post by: cookie1 on January 09, 2013, 06:21:09 am
Food shopping this morning. I needed to get a couple of things at Big W so went to a different shopping centre. It was so busy and the noise drove me crazy. I almost left everything and went back to my very quiet shopping centre. I did manage to pick up some nice meat at the butcher there though, so it was worth it. I must be getting older and crankier.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 09, 2013, 06:27:57 am
I find the same cookie. Happy to drive another few minutes to a quiet shopping centre for food shopping. Hate the big centers and checkout queues. Also trying to find a parking spot is sometimes very frustrating  >:(
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Post by: deedub on January 09, 2013, 08:20:47 am
Loooong day at work today, I hate year end!
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Post by: judydawn on January 09, 2013, 08:37:52 am
Quote from: Frozzie on January 09, 2013, 03:21:16 am
Happy bday to dd Astarra ..

We have been at the beach all morning after swimming lessons.. Then lunch was old style Aussie burgers.. They are selfish and so cheap... Reminds me of when we were little and they had those corner burger joints with chips wrapped in newspaper .. Loved those places..


What was selfish about the fish & chips Kim - maybe it means 'so fresh'? ;D
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Post by: goldfish on January 09, 2013, 08:39:44 am
You have remarkable interpreting skills, JD!! ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on January 09, 2013, 08:42:54 am
I might be wrong GF but I did get plenty of practice when Hally used to post on her iPad whilst on the running machine  ;D
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Post by: goldfish on January 09, 2013, 08:43:58 am
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on January 09, 2013, 09:02:47 am
Whilst I had the car serviced, I browsed Spotlight and put a few things in my basket, got to the checkout and saw the line-up with only 1 till open and had to leave them all behind as my car was soon going to be ready to collect and I had my next appointment to get to.  Onto the shopping centre to a different optometrist than usual, very impressed with the lady who did the eye tests (she gave me a new word to google, funny no one else had ever told me I had that problem!) and then ordered prescription sunglasses, computer glasses and bi-focals - nearly fell off my chair with the price. No, not because it was expensive but because it was so cheap!!

Came home to a lovely clean house, dismissed the cleaner/carer so she could get home and have tea then come back for the evening shower.  Enjoyed my day - 2 days out in a row, how good is that ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 09, 2013, 09:04:23 am
Sounds like a busy but productive day Judy. It is great that you have a carer some of the time now.
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Post by: dede on January 09, 2013, 09:04:50 am
Error 52 flashed at me again today for the second time. Rang my consultant today who is looking into it for me as my warranty ends Sunday. So would prefer it be looked at now. :)
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Post by: dede on January 09, 2013, 09:07:37 am
I have been too scared to go and get my eyes re tested Judy, I know they have worsened since my last test. I would love prescription sun glasses as well. Where did you go? My last glasses cost me $720 :o
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 09, 2013, 09:45:15 am
Happy birthday to all the birthday girls from me.

Wow Astarra your menu sounds sooo good. Have you room for one more? Have you forgotten your pregnant too?

Judy that happens to me sometimes too. You think you have time to pop into a store but end up running late because of one slow and long checkout.  I am starting to think I am a magnet for these things! When I grocery shop with mum I send her off to another checkout and she always finishes before me :)
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Post by: Frozzie on January 09, 2013, 10:03:54 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 09, 2013, 08:37:52 am
Quote from: Frozzie on January 09, 2013, 03:21:16 am
Happy bday to dd Astarra ..

We have been at the beach all morning after swimming lessons.. Then lunch was old style Aussie burgers.. They are selfish and so cheap... Reminds me of when we were little and they had those corner burger joints with chips wrapped in newspaper .. Loved those places..


What was selfish about the fish & chips Kim - maybe it means 'so fresh'? ;D

Haha oops auto correct ... So good !!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 09, 2013, 10:05:24 am
Quote from: dede on January 09, 2013, 09:07:37 am
I have been too scared to go and get my eyes re tested Judy, I know they have worsened since my last test. I would love prescription sun glasses as well. Where did you go? My last glasses cost me $720 :o

I had mine done a couple of months ago and the optomotrist told me that one of my eyes had actually improved ???
I got  bi-focal sunnies, bi-focal glasses and reading glasses in case I lose or break my bi-focals as I can't read without glasses now.
I got mine in Just Spectacles but can't remember how much it was.
Found the bifocals really weird at first but after a week or so I was used to them.
Great that you were out 2 days in a row Judy and lovely coming home to a clean house  :)
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Post by: Frozzie on January 09, 2013, 10:08:03 am
Dd dh just went to spec savers and he has two pairs one sun glasses and one normal for $300 and they have a decent choice..
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Post by: Frozzie on January 09, 2013, 10:09:11 am
We had a nice day out.. Swimming lessons then beavh then lunch the. Shopping and was very very good.. Saw lots of cookbooks i could have bought and didnt lol..
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Post by: goldfish on January 09, 2013, 10:13:30 am
I wonder why this happens?  I've had to wear glasses for driving for years.  the last test for my license - no problem.  I went dashing off to the optometrist for new glasses just before my renewal was due.  Paid $100.  Did the test and passed without the glasses . . . .$100 down the drain!!!!  LOL
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 09, 2013, 11:12:01 am
You'd know your eyeball changes shape as you get older GF? Or maybe you have become very adept at doing without  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on January 09, 2013, 11:46:42 am
I went to The Optical Superstore - total price $417.50 whereas I was expecting around $750 going by the prices at the last place I went. My computer/reading glasses only cost me $45 - I can't remember when I last paid that low a price for glasses as they have skyrocketed over the years.  Obviously all optometrists have a cheap drawer with a limited choice of horrible frames (this chap opened his and it was full of them but they were nice frames!).  My bi-focals I chose a more expensive frame from the display and they were $235.  With my sunnies they suggested I use my current bi-focals, change the right eye script then tint them.  Now, no-one has ever suggested that before - these worked out to $137.50.

I do have an eye problem that may need an op not too far down the track, my eye specialist is keeping an eye on that one -  it's called an epiretinal membrane.  Today this optometrist told me I also have Blepharitis which is basically dandruff on the base of the eye lashes so I have to wash them with Johnson's baby shampoo as the dandruff is going into my eyes and irritating them. I've had eye problems since I was 38.  I was sitting at my desk at work one day when something went pop in my head and next minute I couldn't see clearly out of my left eye, everything was really fuzzy.  I still don't know exactly what it was but they told me it would take 6 weeks to come good and it did but my eyes have never been the same since.
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Post by: dede on January 09, 2013, 12:30:20 pm
Well I might try Spec Savers. I only use glasses for driving at the moment, but I really should use them for reading and computer etc ad my eyes hurt a lot these days. I can't see to well when driving without glasses, everything is quiet blurry ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 09, 2013, 07:56:20 pm
I was a very good girl and caught up with my ironing this afternoon. ;D I walked Chance twice and the sun shone this afternoon when I was out walking him.;D
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Post by: Frozzie on January 09, 2013, 07:56:22 pm
Dede we went there after trying several as we dont have privae health cover as yet.. If you do i think it works out even cheaper..anyway we ave 12 mths to get private health before they start penalising us.. Spec savers worked out the best in our area and there is a choice.. You can get them cheaper but we didnt like the frames.. Basically they are set up in costs.. And you get 2 for that price..think the highest on the racks was 399 selection if i remember so still cheap and like i said you can get sunnies as one pair .. Dh chose the same frame for both but yu can choose any two pairs.. He had glasses from france but somehow they got scratched on the trip over so he ad to get new ones :(( as his sight was startingto get worse.. He needs to wear them to correct his vision and for his sight to improve bit by bit but without they will get worse so told him he is getting the glasses.. Its only recent.. Another 2012 event !!
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Post by: Frozzie on January 09, 2013, 07:57:47 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 09, 2013, 07:56:20 pm
I was a very good girl and caught up with my ironing this afternoon. ;D I walked Chance twice and the sun shone this afternoon when I was out walking him.;D

Nice the sun was out.. Here it is sunny and smoky.. The fires from bribie island have left thick smoke everywhere..its a bit better this morning although still smokey
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 09, 2013, 08:03:38 pm
Quote from: Frozzie on January 09, 2013, 07:57:47 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 09, 2013, 07:56:20 pm
I was a very good girl and caught up with my ironing this afternoon. ;D I walked Chance twice and the sun shone this afternoon when I was out walking him.;D

Nice the sun was out.. Here it is sunny and smoky.. The fires from bribie island have left thick smoke everywhere..its a bit better this morning although still smokey
The Australian bush fires are big news here on the TV.I gather the heat is going to return.
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Post by: Frozzie on January 09, 2013, 08:22:55 pm
They really should have far more severe punishment for these nutcases that light alot of these fires.. They have destroyed ppls lives.. Its so sad seeinng businesses destroyed and older men planning on retirement and now cant.. Holidays destroyed..So sad!  There are fires every year around this time in oz but there seems to be alot this year??
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Post by: jo_nz on January 09, 2013, 09:22:31 pm
I just sent DS off to his friends house for the day :D 
Very happy for the break - DS & DD have a new favourite game: "wind each other up" 
So DD is having a nice quiet break - gone off to play with her playmobil toys in her room.  SO quiet here!!!
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Post by: judydawn on January 09, 2013, 09:24:35 pm
Get rid of that 'game' Jo if you can but I think a lot of homes have that one too  ;).

CC, happy for you and Chance that the sun made an appearance today.
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Post by: maddy on January 09, 2013, 11:10:25 pm
enjoying the serenity...both kids still fast asleep.  DD is nursing a very sore tooshie from yesterdays ice skating (there is a tempory rink set up on the pier) and DS is pooped from his Mum dragging him around shopping all day :P

couple of hubby's mates are helping him dig out the pool hole today, and redirect the water pipes...of course they are located where the pool is going....so going to make up a spread of food for when they've finished, which of course will include some very chilled bubbles for the girls & brew for boys :D

tomorrow will be another stinker, so might make a big batch of ice cream, and some lactose free for DD.....hope it works, haven't attempted that one before.

Enjoy your day!
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 09, 2013, 11:14:36 pm
Maddy, would love to hear how the lactose free icecream turns out :)

Good luck to DH and friends digging out the pool ;)
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Post by: mcmich on January 10, 2013, 12:37:55 am
Hard day for DH Maddy - especially in the heat.

Took mum grocery shopping and to Bunnings. As it's nice and cool today I will spend the afternoon cooking for the freezer for when I go back to work.  :D
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Post by: obbie on January 10, 2013, 01:15:01 am
I go to optical superstore too, my prescription glasses only cost about $50
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 01:52:08 am
Good idea to cook and stock the freezer while it's cool Michele.
I will do that early next week if possible.
Just arrived home after picking up GD  aged 1 year and 1 day  ;D having her for the day  :D

Charlie and Ollie excited to see her  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 10, 2013, 01:53:28 am
Have fun MF ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 02:12:28 am
I will Amy  :D

Just noticed some spots on her arms and a few on her face ???
Didn't notice them until I arrived home and put my glasses on.
She is due a sleep soon. I feel like napping with her as I didn't sleep well last night  ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 10, 2013, 02:16:21 am
Is it some sort of rash MF? ??? Hopefully its nothing serious :-\
You're allowed to nap because you're a nana ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 03:05:29 am
Keeping my eye on it Amy. Scott said he thought it was insect bites as she was playing on the grass yesterday but I don't think that's what it is. If new spots appear then I will know its viral. Don't want to take her to Amanda's house in case it's infectious as don't want baby Jackson or the girls getting sick......... But it's Amanda's birthday today so I feel bad  :(  She understands thankfully
How are you feeling Amy?
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 10, 2013, 03:20:02 am
I'm just a bit tired still, thanks MF :) A bit headachey too, but thats probably just the weather :-))
I hope GD doesn't have a viral thing. It could be nasty and not nice especially for a young kid :(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 03:35:00 am
I hope it's not viral as she is having her 1st birthday party on Saturday and DIL & DS cooking for all of us.
We have 22 immediate family on our side and DD had 21 on her side so that's a whole lot of family.
I will make some goodies tomorrow for them as not cooking dinner tomorrow night. We are taking Amanda and her family out for dinner to celebrate her birthday, going Indian as that's what she wants  ;D
Hope your tiredness goes away Amy as its draining.
You can have my nana nap instead of me ;D
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 10, 2013, 03:46:07 am
My son gets a nasty rash from sandfly bites and also from some grasses.
Try giving her a cool bath with some tea tree oil in it. Works for DS.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 10, 2013, 03:47:37 am
Just whipped up a frappe for DS and I. Enough leftover to freeze for another time. It was so refreshing on such a hot day.
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Post by: astarra on January 10, 2013, 03:58:11 am
Hope your DGD is ok MF. Rashes are horrible.  :(

We have a madam turning 2 today, trying to get cooking and cleaning done, and had 3 friends call in for a drink (at different times) so have not got as much done as I had hoped so far - but company is always good!!!!  :D
Girls are in bed now so I should get alot done!!!  ;)
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Post by: judydawn on January 10, 2013, 04:03:44 am
Happy birthday to Miss  2 yr old astarra - even on your birthday you have to have a nap at that age.

Rashes always worry me MF but you have so much experience with GK's and subsequent problems, you will know if it needs to be seen by a doctor.
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Post by: deedub on January 10, 2013, 04:32:43 am
Working from home today, so I was here for my pizza machine delivery.... I actually gave a little squeal of excitement when I saw the delivery man coming up my path! Now I'm reading up on all the pizza machine threads I can find. I'll have to make a quick trip to the shops when I've finished working to get some bocconcini & salami, 'must-have' ingredients for pizza as far as the kids are concerned.
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Post by: obbie on January 10, 2013, 04:49:14 am
interviewing again for staff
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Post by: Nikkit on January 10, 2013, 05:01:13 am
Just waved goodbye to Miss 16 who is having her first "real" driving lesson. (as in - I'm paying for this one...)
They are heading down a major highway filled with trucks and I am just quietly freaking out here  :o :o :o
Even Miss 11 said "oh, I hope she makes it home ok" with tears in her eyes.
I feel sick!
She'll be home in an hour.
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Post by: astarra on January 10, 2013, 05:11:24 am
Scarey Nikkit!  :-\
I'm sure she will be fine tho. Sending a hug while you wait... :-*
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 05:15:57 am
I can understand your fear Nikkit but she will be home safe and sound and full of excitement  :D
The worst part is when they get their full license and go out in the car on their own for the first time....
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Post by: Nikkit on January 10, 2013, 05:31:24 am
Ok, so now I am not so quietly freaking out...
Just had a text from Miss 16 "what ever you do, don't ask for another lesson"
OMG what does that mean???
Astarra I need more than a hug right now... (but will take it anyway...thank you  :) )
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 05:40:41 am
A big hug from me Nikkit  and try not to stress.
Maybe she doesn't like the instructor. That happened with my DG who is almost 18 and she has only recently started taking lessons again although she does have a motor scooter. She is safe so you will find out what the problem is/was when she arrives  home
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Post by: Nikkit on January 10, 2013, 05:45:28 am
Thank you MF - all hugs greatly appreciated!
Trying to not stress by doing our BAS, just shifting one stress point to another.  ???
I did briefly meet the instructor as Miss 16 left, and must admit found her a bit odd? Not too sure if that is the right word...
Will find out soon enough. Just hope there's no major melt down and confidence lost.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 05:50:49 am
My GD had 2 odd ones which put her off completely and my other GD has one that is really good and she is loving it and will get her full license in 7 weeks  ;D
I worry sick about GD on the motor scooter but she mainly uses it for getting too and from work which is 5 minutesfromhome .
I guess the worry never stops   :(
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 10, 2013, 06:24:03 am
Just got up from my nana nap MF ;D

I hope Miss 16 is home soon Nikkit so you can find out what happened :-\

Astarra, I hope you're getting lots of your jobs done ;)
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Post by: Nikkit on January 10, 2013, 06:35:46 am
She's home, she's safe, she's smiling and she's all ok. Whew!
Instructor was just not Miss 16's "cup of tea" so to speak, but she has 2 hours in her log book, has learned a few more things and wants to find another instructor next week!
One relieved Mum here  ;D
MF, astarra and Amy, thank you for your hugs and thoughts  :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 10, 2013, 06:39:07 am
Thats a relief Nikkit, nothing too serious then ;D How much do driving lessons cost over there?
You've reminded me that I really need to get onto my driving instructor :-))
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Post by: Nikkit on January 10, 2013, 06:52:05 am
Amy, I'm north of the Swan Valley, and her lesson was $120 for 2 hours.
What do you pay for your lessons?
The girls will be starting swimming lessons over in Joondalup next week for 2 weeks, so plenty of time to drive over and back for Miss 16. We will look into another instructor over there too I think.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 06:57:01 am
That's good to know Nikkit and that's what I thought the problem might be.
Hope she finds a good one as there are quite a few not so good ones around.
DD 16 is doing great with hers. They live in Hillary's  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 10, 2013, 07:01:22 am
Nikkit, I pay $60 for one hour, so it works out the same. I wouldn't like to have a 2 hour driving lesson though ;D
That will be good, practical driving experience for Miss 16. I'm sure she enjoys driving you around ;D

I went through three driving instructors before I found one I liked, and she is the only female instructor down here. Of the three I had before, two were sleazy old men and one was just annoying :-))
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 07:12:27 am
Glad you had my nana nap Amy  ;D
I am still tired though   ???
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Post by: judydawn on January 10, 2013, 07:16:40 am
I had my yearly nana nap today only to be woken by DH asking what time we had to go out!  We were going  no-where!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 07:18:41 am
Oh no Judy that's ironic :o

You don't have much luck when you try to do something for yourself  :(
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Post by: Nikkit on January 10, 2013, 07:20:39 am
Amy I think that's what this instructor was - annoying. Spent her time on the phone, or reading a mag, Miss 16 was a bit miffed at that.
Anyway...what is done is done. It was only 2 hours of her day, (and my $$) but she has still learned important things to do with driving. We have decided once she does get her P's then she'll be doing a defensive driving course as well. I think the more she learns the better.

MF there are plenty around, we'll find one. It would be hard to be put into a small car with someone you have never met or seen before and take fairly intense instructions from them about something you don't know a lot about.  

Miss 16 is still smiling, so I am happy  :)

JD, oh no - doesn't that just take the shine off your once a year nana nap?!
I avoid nana naps as I tend to wake up really cranky and have a tendency to snarl at the first person who looks or talks to me. And I do not snore - but gee my mouth gets awful dry and crusty!  :-))
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Post by: cookie1 on January 10, 2013, 07:22:59 am
Glad all is well with your daughter Nikkit. It is another thing for Mum's to worry about. It took me about 2 years before I didn't worry and even now I still wonder sometimes.

I have spent my day with the most infurating, annoying, stupid, thick numbskulls I have ever met.  MIL invoices for the nursing home are not correct and they just don't see it. They have done silly things like when they bring an amount forward onto another page they don't copy it correctly. They say she has had her hair done twice on the same day, they can't add up etc.They have even charged extra days for the month.
I have been trying to get through to the HO but they are all in a meeting. (for the last 4 hours) I think they may be dodging me.
They have all the excuses under the sun-we are trialling a new system, the girl that did it is on holidays. Sadly they can't add up or subtract.
Rant over. I'll save the rest until I can get them on the phone.
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Post by: Halex on January 10, 2013, 07:23:44 am
JD, oh no nanna nap ruined.

Not a good day, we are all tired & stressed with mils condition. She is being moved to a hospice & needs an epidural for ain management.

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Post by: judydawn on January 10, 2013, 09:06:00 am
Doesn't sound good Hally, let's hope they care for nanna with compassion and make her comfortable.
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Post by: Emme on January 10, 2013, 09:28:27 am
Cookie, sounds like a frustrating time for you, hope you can get it sorted out soon.

Hally, do hope they can make your MIL comfortable, thoughts are with you and your family  :)

Nikkit, it is a very stressful time when they are learning to drive, hopefully the new instructor will be better.

Marie
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 10, 2013, 09:38:30 am
Great rant cookie, all the best but sounds like you are in for the run around.

Thinking of you Hally.

Nikkit, glad all is better. Glad I don't have that hassle for at least ten years.

Have had a lovely day with a play date up at school. Bit the bullet and tried woollies online for groceries this week. Gave them a three hour delivery window  and they were still two hours late. No call and no apology. And I had to ring them to find out what was going on.  Driver said they need two trucks but ot have one. That's not my problem. Who wants to put groceries away at 8pm!
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Post by: Katiej on January 10, 2013, 09:56:52 am
You'd think they would use an accounting software package Cookie that would add it up for them.  Sounds very frustrating for you.  Hope you can sort it out quickly.

Oh no Judy.  Everyone needs a nanna nap now and again.  And it's not like you can even get mad with your DH and tell him off. 

Hally big hug and love to you all.

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Post by: cookie1 on January 10, 2013, 11:23:17 am
Kimmy I would be cross in that situation too the purpose of online is to fit in with us.

Hally sending hugs down the roads to you. It is a very hard time.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 10, 2013, 08:23:16 pm
We took delivery of our Rav4 today.Just in time for the forthcoming winter weather ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 10, 2013, 08:37:56 pm
Very nice CC. I love the smell of a new car.
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Post by: goldfish on January 10, 2013, 08:39:58 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 10, 2013, 08:23:16 pm
We took delivery of our Rav4 today.Just in time for the forthcoming winter weather ;D

Congratulations, CC!  Trust that it'll serve you well - particularly over this nasty winter you've been having . . .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 10, 2013, 08:41:26 pm
It's not new Michele two years old but new for us ;D Smells lovely as they have valeted it and gave the upholstery some special treatment ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 10, 2013, 08:44:43 pm
Quote from: goldfish on January 10, 2013, 08:39:58 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 10, 2013, 08:23:16 pm
We took delivery of our Rav4 today.Just in time for the forthcoming winter weather ;D

Congratulations, CC!  Trust that it'll serve you well - particularly over this nasty winter you've been having . . .
Thanks GF.I got very nervous driving my old car in winter conditions.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 09:03:24 pm
Great news CC what colour is it?

You will feel much safer in winter road conditions in a new car.

It's so exciting for you having a brand new car. I love the new smell  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 10, 2013, 09:04:56 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 09:03:24 pm
Great news CC what colour is it?

You will feel much safer in winter road conditions in a new car.

It's so exciting for you having a brand new car. I love the new smell  :D
It's a very deep blue nearly black. ;D
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Post by: jo_nz on January 10, 2013, 09:16:27 pm
Sounds lovely CC!  So exciting getting a new car. 

I'm at the office today (and probably most of the weekend) - got to do GST and income tax from last year, and well as the regular monthly stuff. Fun times.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 10, 2013, 09:18:43 pm
Very nice CC........Have you driven it yet.  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 10, 2013, 09:29:37 pm
Not yet MF but I did test drive it ;) DH took delivery when I was in London.
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Post by: judydawn on January 10, 2013, 09:38:07 pm
You will have to post us a photo CC - enjoy your new car and travel safely on your icy roads in it.  Can you fit more shopping in it than the last car  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 10, 2013, 09:42:46 pm
I'll take a photo when it light ;) and it looks as though it will take more shopping :D :D :D
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Post by: Halex on January 10, 2013, 10:03:14 pm
Thank you everyone :)

Lifes a bit up & down right now, not really sure what were doing etc.

Dh decision whatever he chooses.

 :)
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Post by: obbie on January 10, 2013, 10:29:53 pm
CC wins with shopping today... ;D ;D
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Post by: goldfish on January 10, 2013, 10:32:31 pm
Quote from: obbie on January 10, 2013, 10:29:53 pm
CC wins with shopping today... ;D ;D

 . . . and probably with all the shopping that will now fit into that "shopping"  . . .!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 10, 2013, 10:37:09 pm
As soon as DH wakes up we are going to present our photo ID for the mini we are going on over Easter. Have never been on a cruise before so a bit excited.  :)
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Post by: goldfish on January 10, 2013, 10:39:24 pm
Where are you cruising to, mcmich?  :)
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Post by: droverjess on January 10, 2013, 11:03:17 pm
Sorry about your news Hally. Keep strong.

New car CC.. Excitement indeed.

Hope the GD better MF and Miss1 is now 2 Astarra.

Apologies for missing anyone out, this is so busy.

I've been to work and been baking a lot.
Now in bed!
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Post by: judydawn on January 10, 2013, 11:41:03 pm
These short cruises are a great way of finding out if you like it Michele - if you do, you won't want it to end and will book a longer one very quickly.  You either love them or hate them - we loved them but our cruising days are now over.
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Post by: johnro on January 11, 2013, 12:45:59 am
There was no mini version for us and cruising - jumped in the deep end and did a trans atlantic cruise Sth Hampton to Florida 14days and loved every moment!!! (http://boards.cruisecritic.com/image.php?s=fe12a129d6b9eb593a28b9cdf7a112d0&u=188143&type=sigpic&dateline=1277909359)  - "The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever."
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Post by: Emme on January 11, 2013, 01:30:25 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 10, 2013, 08:23:16 pm
We took delivery of our Rav4 today.Just in time for the forthcoming winter weather ;D
That's great CC, will be much safer on those icy roads and of course it will hold much more shopping  :D ;D

Cruise sounds wonderful Mcmich  :)

Marie
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Post by: obbie on January 11, 2013, 02:03:29 am
My parents love cruises, they usually go on one every year for about 6-7 weeks.
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 11, 2013, 02:17:53 am
I went on a couple of cruises when i was younger. Mine lasted 6 months and the ship didn't have a swimming pool or a dance floor. No women either.  :-)) We did have a lot of fun when we got into port.  ;)

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Post by: obbie on January 11, 2013, 02:20:13 am
oooh, i can imagine what fun you had in port DD ;)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 11, 2013, 03:35:48 am
Another beautiful Morning at the beach :)
Last day of Vacswim and the kids just want a quiet afternoon at home. My parents came down to the beach and we had a lovely swim together. Kids were thrilled because they got a ride in the rescue boat and are keen to do it again next year.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/11/y4yra6yb.jpg)
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Post by: Jamberie on January 11, 2013, 03:37:28 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 10, 2013, 08:23:16 pm
We took delivery of our Rav4 today.Just in time for the forthcoming winter weather ;D

Those cars are particularly good for shopping.....as the spare tyre sits on the outside of the car, there is a secret storage compartment under the 'boot' where a spare would usually be.....it's been very handy iykwim  ;)
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Post by: mcmich on January 11, 2013, 03:41:46 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 10, 2013, 11:41:03 pm
These short cruises are a great way of finding out if you like it Michele - if you do, you won't want it to end and will book a longer one very quickly.  You either love them or hate them - we loved them but our cruising days are now over.

It was an impulse buy. DH has always wanted to go on a cruise and I'm not so sure. I was out looking for his Christmas present and saw this advertised at the travel agent. It's the cruise to nowhere!!! It leaves from Circular Quay goes out for 3 nights does a U-turn and comes back.

Should be fun though as it's a food and wine tasting cruise plus all the regular things like a formal night etc.

Beach looks good ES.
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Post by: mab19 on January 11, 2013, 04:01:24 am
GD's have gone to their cousins for a swim so I am making the most of the quiet and getting some the negleted housework done.  DH is having a grandpa nap.  The children go home tomorrow and we are going to miss them.  :(
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Post by: obbie on January 11, 2013, 05:46:13 am
cruise to no where sounds good Mich
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Post by: mcmich on January 11, 2013, 06:17:38 am
Bit funny really. I'm thinking now I should of at least got a cruise with some stops. I'm stuck on there from Thursday to Sunday.
I'm not claustrophobic but once on the ship there's no way out.  :-\
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Post by: obbie on January 11, 2013, 06:21:48 am
I went on a 2 week cruise once, that was 25 years ago, on the Fairstar.  party boat...
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Post by: courton on January 11, 2013, 06:30:51 am
Love the title mcmich! Cruise to nowhere! Sounds like a movie title
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 11, 2013, 06:31:09 am
Mcmich I went on a 3 night cruise to nowhere about 20 yrs ago. It was fun. A big party. We dance all night and slept most of the day :) There was always something to do, if you are awake. There was a movie theatre, cabarets, swimming, aerobics and lots more. The bars are always open, so you can just sit and drink. You will enjoy it x
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Post by: mcmich on January 11, 2013, 06:34:35 am
Thanks girls - looks like I'm in for a bit of a party weekend - hope that at nearly 53yrs old I will be able to keep up?  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2013, 06:44:03 am
The Rav4 sounds wonderful CC. Michele your cruise should be fun. I'm sure you will manage to keep up, you will be able to sleep in.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 11, 2013, 07:21:03 am
Quote from: mcmich on January 11, 2013, 06:34:35 am
Thanks girls - looks like I'm in for a bit of a party weekend - hope that at nearly 53yrs old I will be able to keep up?  ;D

 :o :o :o You're not that old DFM. Surely not. You're far too young ;D
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 11, 2013, 07:27:29 am
Mcmich ur not old. 53 is a good party age ;)
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Post by: mcmich on January 11, 2013, 07:31:58 am
Well, DH loves a party and I will do my best to keep up.  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 11, 2013, 07:36:22 am
I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time Mich ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 11, 2013, 07:43:22 am
Quote from: DizzyGirl on January 11, 2013, 07:27:29 am
Mcmich ur not old. 53 is a good party age ;)

You are absolutely right DG - I'm going to party (whatever that means at my age) and enjoy all the food and wine expos.  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 11, 2013, 07:53:58 am
I don't know what "party" means at your age either Mich, but I bet its a lot more sophisticated and dignified than all the young people out there today :-)) ;D
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Post by: judydawn on January 11, 2013, 08:53:12 am
Cruise ships have discos so you could always pop your head in there Michele.  Can't say that we have for years now but on our first cruise the disco was held at the back of the ship on an open deck and not in a closed room. We were the oldest passengers there by far, around 50 at the time.  We just sat back watching the young ones, next minute a couple of girls grabbed DH's wheelchair and took him off into the centre of the group who were all milling around watching someone dancing  - I was left on the outer but it didn't worry me, the music was great.  In the early days the young girls always took to Geoff which was great to see.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 11, 2013, 09:41:33 am
Quote from: Jamberie on January 11, 2013, 03:37:28 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 10, 2013, 08:23:16 pm
We took delivery of our Rav4 today.Just in time for the forthcoming winter weather ;D

Those cars are particularly good for shopping.....as the spare tyre sits on the outside of the car, there is a secret storage compartment under the 'boot' where a spare would usually be.....it's been very handy iykwim  ;)
They don't have the spare wheel on the back anymore Jamberie.Instead there is a canister of foam that you pump into the flat tyre.When you have the tyre mended it's just washed out.The drawback is that you can only do a maximum speed of 60kms with the inflated tyre.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/77140adebc72eac98442d12fa22239ea.jpg)
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 11, 2013, 09:43:11 am
Very nice indeed CC ;D
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Post by: goldfish on January 11, 2013, 09:50:55 am
The car looks great CC !! I like the colour !!
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Post by: judydawn on January 11, 2013, 11:05:33 am
Yes a nice colour CC, not as dark as you described it. 

A lot of cars have no spare wheel these days apparently.  I just presumed we had a spare but had never looked.  I just drive a car - I've never even lifted the bonnet.  One day some-one asked me if I had a spare wheel and when I found out that this may not be necessarily so, I had to go and have a look.  Yes the Corolla does have one.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 11, 2013, 11:11:18 am
Thanks girls.We are very pleased with it.
We didn't have a spare wheel on our old car.Just the foam to use if we had a flat tyre.You are lucky Judy,I like the idea of idea of having a spare.Of course DH said that it's wasting money carrying around a tyre that's hardly used. :-))
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Post by: Jamberie on January 11, 2013, 11:20:18 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 11, 2013, 09:41:33 am
Quote from: Jamberie on January 11, 2013, 03:37:28 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 10, 2013, 08:23:16 pm
We took delivery of our Rav4 today.Just in time for the forthcoming winter weather ;D

Those cars are particularly good for shopping.....as the spare tyre sits on the outside of the car, there is a secret storage compartment under the 'boot' where a spare would usually be.....it's been very handy iykwim  ;)
They don't have the spare wheel on the back anymore Jamberie.Instead there is a canister of foam that you pump into the flat tyre.When you have the tyre mended it's just washed out.The drawback is that you can only do a maximum speed of 60kms with the inflated tyre.

Oh really?! But is there still the secret boot part? :D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2013, 11:21:02 am
Great car CC.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 11, 2013, 11:55:16 am
Lovely car CC congratulations. Rav4's were once advertised with a camel poking his head out the sunroof. Did yours come with a camel?? ;)

Funeral today. Never good to go too but even worse in 37c heat. Sad but lovely service. The things you learn about people you know. :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 11, 2013, 01:43:30 pm
My DD used to have a rav 4 and loved it but that was many years ago maybe 12.... 
I always wanted one  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 11, 2013, 04:24:06 pm
It's still got that secret boot part Jamberie ;)
Quote from: cookie1 on January 11, 2013, 11:21:02 am
Great car CC.
Thanks Cookie.The neighbour got a test drive.Boys with their toys :-))
Quote from: Kimmyh on January 11, 2013, 11:55:16 am
Lovely car CC congratulations. Rav4's were once advertised with a camel poking his head out the sunroof. Did yours come with a camel?? ;)

Funeral today. Never good to go too but even worse in 37c heat. Sad but lovely service. The things you learn about people you know. :)
It didn't come with a camel Kimmyh but a car washing kit :D
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Post by: mcmich on January 11, 2013, 05:49:27 pm
Lovely colour CC - I didn't realise that cars don't have a spare anymore.  :-\
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Post by: Emme on January 11, 2013, 07:32:26 pm
Lovely car CC, I hadn't realised they did not have a spare either  :D  ;D

 Like the colour

Marie
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Post by: Frozzie on January 11, 2013, 07:50:03 pm
Lovely car cc .. My parents have a red one .. One of their cars..
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Post by: Frozzie on January 11, 2013, 07:51:23 pm
I find alot of cars these days dont come with a spare.. Our citroen c4 didnt ither bt had an auto repair puncture sysem and oad side assist ??!!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 11, 2013, 07:52:22 pm
Thanks girls ;D
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Post by: Jamberie on January 11, 2013, 10:00:35 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 11, 2013, 04:24:06 pm
It's still got that secret boot part Jamberie ;)

:D lots of shopping for you!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 11, 2013, 10:55:43 pm
Lovely photo CC and the car looks great  :)

Michele enjoy the cruise and dance the nights away. Age is irrelevant it's only a number.  ;D

I still wear my heels  at 58 and I mean big heels  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Halex on January 11, 2013, 11:01:17 pm
Mich, we did a cruise to nowhere, absolutely loved it, then did a 12 night one last year & this year we are doing a whole month, vancouver to sydneym via hawaii, i think about 4 or 5 islands, thahiti, morea, bora bora nz & then sydney :)

Which ship are you on?

H :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 11, 2013, 11:34:51 pm
I really enjoyed cruising on the big ships when my kids were younger as loads to do for all ages.
Now when it's only DH and I we prefer smaller ships.
Last ocean one we did was Silverseas around the med for 2 weeks and we loved the smaller ship and the service was fantastic.
Like the river boats too and the slow pace. Did one from Amsterdam to Budapest and one in Vietnam abd Cambodia. Doing a Russian river one later this year with a couple that we met last year on our Vietnam tour.

Your trip sounds amazing Hally and I bet you can't wait.  :D
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Post by: jo_nz on January 12, 2013, 12:03:40 am
These cruises sound lovely!  DH and I have always said we'll do one "one day"...

It's clearly peak cruise season at the moment - Wellington harbour apparently has almost one cruise ship a day for a solid month!  Last time I saw there were 2 in port. 
How young were your kids when you cruised with them, MF?  We've been discussing whether to go with the kids or wait until they are older.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 12, 2013, 12:10:17 am
The first cruise we did our kids were 3, 5, 9 and 11 and we did quite a few after that.
We found there was loads to do for all ages and kids clubs with on board activities.
We could go to the shows in the evening while the kids were being entertained elsewhere.
Mine all enjoyed it and we have done some since GC's have come along.
How old are your kids Jo?
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Post by: Halex on January 12, 2013, 12:14:23 am
Jo, we stop in wellington This year :)

Cp loves the cruise, we get a lot of adult time as the kids clubs are so good :)
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Post by: jo_nz on January 12, 2013, 02:46:02 am
DS is 5 and DD 3. 

We went on holiday to Aus last Feb and there was a kids club programme at one of the resorts which DS LOVED - DD wouldn't have a bar of it, but she was not even two and a half then, and not used to being dropped off except with relatives.  Now she is used to going to playcentre without me and just getting bigger, so by the time we go she'd probably be fine to do kids club activities. 

:D
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Post by: Amanda on January 12, 2013, 02:50:36 am
So far today -
3 laps of the local oval (brisk walk).
Phone calls to 3 local gyms trying to pick the one I dislike the least.  :o :o ;D
Announced to 19 year old son that I will no longer be doing his washing.
Inspected the dog's bum - she appears to have an abscess brewing & the vets surgery has just closed for the weekend.  :(
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Post by: maddy on January 12, 2013, 03:22:00 am
Quote from: Amanda on January 12, 2013, 02:50:36 am
Inspected the dog's bum - she appears to have an abscess brewing & the vets surgery has just closed for the weekend.  :(


Good luck with that Amanda  (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/disgust/t9411.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-disgust.php)

Well we now have a big hole in the ground, and I have to keep checking that our little blind doggie hasn't fallen into it...again!
getting the pool on Wednesday, so hopefully we can have it up and running by next weekend  :D
Hubby  needs to borrow neighbours wacker machine thingy for compacting the base....and I asked him how was he going to get the machine back out when finished?   ??? oh well, He'll figure it out I'm sure.

Boys are both at cricket for the day, so it's lovely and peaceful...thinking I might sort out that linen closet....maybe  :-\  I know it means I will have to purge  :P
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Post by: Amanda on January 12, 2013, 03:25:51 am


Good luck with that Amanda  (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/disgust/t9411.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-disgust.php)

Yep - it's all just fun, fun, fun around here!  :D :D
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Post by: Emme on January 12, 2013, 04:03:50 am
Poor you and poor dog Amanda ;D
The pool sounds good Maddy

Have been dehydrating some zucchini and some strawberries.  Don't know what I will use the strawberries for yet but will use the zucchini for thickening soups and stews.

Marie

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Post by: Amy :-) on January 12, 2013, 04:40:43 am
Sounds like fun Amanda :-)) But it sounds like you have been very productive ;D
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2013, 04:51:25 am
Sounds to me as if you have made some decisions today Amanda - what drove you to this point?

Have you tried this (http://www.yellowpages.com.au/sa/kurralta-park/adelaide-animal-emergency-referral-centre-14242891-listing.html) 24 hour vet on Anzac Highway?
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 12, 2013, 04:55:24 am
woke up this morning to a lovely breakfast cooked by my DH and the kids and a beautiful tag watch for my 40th birthday today, of to the inlaws later and will have my family over tomorrow for more celebrations, really only wanted a low key thing but it's turning into a whole weekend affair ;D
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Post by: Amanda on January 12, 2013, 05:01:28 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 12, 2013, 04:51:25 am
Sounds to me as if you have made some decisions today Amanda - what drove you to this point?

Have you tried this (http://www.yellowpages.com.au/sa/kurralta-park/adelaide-animal-emergency-referral-centre-14242891-listing.html) 24 hour vet on Anzac Highway?

That's too far away for anything but the direst emergency, thanks Judy.  I'll just see how she goes.  Poor old chook has just finished a course of antibiotics for her bum, but it does seem to be flaring up again.

My recent career change, which involves long hours on my bum, has resulted in the vanishing of my muscle tone - that's my motivation!
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Post by: goldfish on January 12, 2013, 05:49:15 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on January 12, 2013, 04:55:24 am
woke up this morning to a lovely breakfast cooked by my DH and the kids and a beautiful tag watch for my 40th birthday today, of to the inlaws later and will have my family over tomorrow for more celebrations, really only wanted a low key thing but it's turning into a whole weekend affair ;D

Enjoy it, Suzanne!!  Every minute of it!! Takes lots of photos, too!! :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2013, 06:10:04 am
This one snuck up on us Suzanne, thanks for letting us know.  You're now in my birthday book and here's (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=12309.msg251572#msg251572) your special thread for today.
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 12, 2013, 06:51:03 am
thanks Judy and ladies the thread definitely wasn't necessary but very lovely of you xxx will be around more from the middle of next week after my sister and nieces and nephews leave, have missed this forum very much
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Post by: cookie1 on January 12, 2013, 07:12:57 am
Amanda you gave me quite a chuckle. Hopefully you don't need the 24 hour vet. DD did last weekend for her bird and the consultation was $177 before midnight. I hate to think what after midnight would be.

Enjoy the gym you dislike the least.  ;D :D :D :D
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Post by: mcmich on January 12, 2013, 07:34:19 am
Glad you having a great day Suzanne.

Just returned from a wonderful afternoon of bread making - We made the sleeping giant loaf. A loaf that you make up and refrigerate for a week using as much as you need each day to make whatever bread for the day or freezing it portions if not using it up in a week.

One really interesting point was that 100mls of water doesn't = 100gms of water. We tested it and the two don't add up the same.
It changes depending on the altitude of where you are too.

Something to consider as we check the accuracy of our TMX scale that way.

Anyway everything I've read from Chookie's bread making tips all seemed to come together and make sense.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 12, 2013, 08:08:08 am
Great news Michele do you think we would be able to do the sleeping giant loaf using the tmx?
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Post by: mcmich on January 12, 2013, 08:25:47 am
Absolutely Cookie, a half batch, I don't think TMX would cope with a kg of flour.
It was awful hand kneading - Chef told us to knead for 12 minutes, took more like 20 minutes. The air con wasn't the best as we kept having power failures. I was very hot at the end of it all.

I love my thermomix  :D
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Post by: Halex on January 12, 2013, 08:43:25 am
Glad to see we are all home in one piece after the ice skating party, was worried there might be body parts mising :o
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 12, 2013, 09:29:23 am
Was it fun though Hally? Lots of sore bottoms?
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2013, 09:33:12 am
I only tried it once and when I fell I sat on one of the wheels blades - that was enough for me.  Hope CP managed to stay upright, did you skate too Hally?
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 12, 2013, 09:36:55 am
Do ice skates have wheels as well as blades?
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2013, 09:38:37 am
Oops, I meant blades not wheels.
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 12, 2013, 10:10:31 am
I love ice skating.  It takes me back to my youth. I hope CP enjoyed himself H.

I competed in the City of Armadale Triathlon this morning.  The swim in Champion Lake was not the most pleasant swim I have had in a while.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 12, 2013, 10:20:44 am
Interesting information about the bread making and the water weight McMich!
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Post by: Halex on January 12, 2013, 11:04:22 am
Cp really enjoyed it. It was good they had a basic lesson before the party for 30 mins.  Then went all out in the ice. I was going to go on but none of the other mums wanted to try, so I didnt. Actually I was the only mum out by the ring watching & cheering, the others sat & had coffee. I enjoyed watching & cheering the kids. A few times I pancked when cp cell on his back, but he didnt hit his head so he was OK. He astered the art of getting up really well.

He now wants to go regularly :)

DD if I had known you could have come to the rink :)

H
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Post by: mcmich on January 12, 2013, 11:07:10 am
A lot of the ice rinks have walking type frames for beginners.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 12, 2013, 11:37:49 am
I ice skated for years from when I was 6 years old until I married. :)
Loved it and did comps  but haven't done it since my kids were young..
My DD's were both different. One was seriously into netball and the other basketball and gymnastics. Neither liked ice skating  :(
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 12, 2013, 11:55:24 am
Thanks H but after this mornings triathlon I don't think I would have felt up to skating.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 12, 2013, 11:55:48 am
If we had an ice rink down here I think I would love it :D
Glad CP had fun Hally ;D

Quote from: Delightful Den on January 12, 2013, 10:10:31 am
I competed in the City of Armadale Triathlon this morning.  The swim in Champion Lake was not the most pleasant swim I have had in a while.

Did you do well Den? Why was the swim not pleasant?
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Post by: droverjess on January 12, 2013, 07:54:48 pm
Oh the thought of swimming is just brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.
Very cold wind today. Awaiting snow.

Went two hours to check my pony, trying to agree to sell now.
Sad but true.
Saw some old friends.
A bittersweet day.
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Post by: mcmich on January 12, 2013, 08:12:21 pm
Sad you have to let your pony go DJ. :'(

I was silly enough to give my DH a gift certificate for a tandem hang gliding ride for our anniversary (something he wants to do) so this afternoon will be watching or trembling with my eyes closed as DH goes hang gliding off the cliffs at Newcastle.  :-\
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 12, 2013, 08:19:20 pm
Hate heights Michele  :P  I would have my eyes closed too if I was watching :-X
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Post by: droverjess on January 12, 2013, 08:25:29 pm
Can you do something else mcmich instead of watching?
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Post by: Emme on January 12, 2013, 08:33:44 pm
I hate heights Mcmich, I think I would have to have my eyes shut tight, couldn't watch.  :)

Marie
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Post by: mcmich on January 12, 2013, 08:51:26 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on January 12, 2013, 08:25:29 pm
Can you do something else mcmich instead of watching?

Well, DH has the video camera charging up and wants footage - the DVD that the company takes costs about $110 so DH won't pay for it. His DD is going so maybe she can film.
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Post by: Yvette on January 12, 2013, 10:18:58 pm
Glad you enjoyed the bread making course Mich.

Hope DH does well today, don't be too scared.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 12, 2013, 10:20:10 pm
Good luck Michele  :)

Your heart will be in your mouth but you will be so proud when he lands  :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2013, 10:30:13 pm
I'm glad he didn't expect you to go with him Michele - I wouldn't do that for all the money in the world.  Glad you have his DD there with you for support, it would terrify me too to see my DH hurtling through the sky.

I hope the pony is going to a good home DJ, sad but it's inevitable isn't it.  You never know, down the track when you are perhaps retired, you may have the opportunity of getting another.  It must be so hard to let go of our pets under these circumstances.
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Post by: goldfish on January 12, 2013, 11:25:53 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on January 12, 2013, 07:54:48 pm
O

Went two hours to check my pony, trying to agree to sell now.

A bittersweet day.

DJ - just a thought . . .would it be possible for those people to lease your pony rather than buying?  Might give you some time to see if your circumstances change?
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Post by: Halex on January 12, 2013, 11:30:36 pm
Quote from: mcmich on January 12, 2013, 11:07:10 am
A lot of the ice rinks have walking type frames for beginners.

Yes we saw them but cp sad "that woud be way embarrasing". Lol, so he struggled
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 12, 2013, 11:57:53 pm
Typical kid Hally...... Can never succumb to embarrassment but will struggle on  ;D
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 13, 2013, 12:09:07 am
ENjoy the day McMich if you do the video it might take your mind off what is happening!!
Sorry to hear about your pony DJ.
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Post by: jo_nz on January 13, 2013, 12:19:19 am
Argh, been working in the office all weekend.  It's been going quite well, and nearly finished the year end accounts EXCEPT for reconciling the GST.  Ready to throw it out the window (except there isn't a window)  >:(

Ah, well, I'll be glad to have it done.  And it's not even too close to 31 March (filing deadline) for a change!
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 13, 2013, 12:22:02 am
That doesn't sound like a fun weekend Jo :( Maybe you should use your frustration to knock a window in the wall, and then throw everything out of it ;D

Mich, good luck to DH at his hand gliding. You wouldn't catch me doing anything like that :o
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 13, 2013, 12:23:25 am
I hope we wouldn't have to catch you Amy if you were sky diving  :o ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 13, 2013, 12:24:27 am
Oh.... LOL ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 13, 2013, 12:30:59 am
Took dogs to beach at 6:30am, lovely morning there, my greyhound has stretched his legs for the day with a few good laps of the beach, he is quite afraid of the water but we did manage to get him in up to his middle which he hasn't done for ages so that was a bonus. Saw two giant rays in the shallows and a snake on the path on the way back to the car!!!! sitting down to my toast and forum catch up now!!
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Post by: jo_nz on January 13, 2013, 12:32:44 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on January 13, 2013, 12:22:02 am
That doesn't sound like a fun weekend Jo :( Maybe you should use your frustration to knock a window in the wall, and then throw everything out of it ;D

Tempting, Amy....very very tempting!!  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 13, 2013, 12:37:38 am
Quote from: Greyhoundmum on January 13, 2013, 12:30:59 am
Took dogs to beach at 6:30am, lovely morning there, my greyhound has stretched his legs for the day with a few good laps of the beach, he is quite afraid of the water but we did manage to get him in up to his middle which he hasn't done for ages so that was a bonus. Saw two giant rays in the shallows and a snake on the path on the way back to the car!!!! sitting down to my toast and forum catch up now!!

What beach do you go to GHM?
I used to walk the beach path at Hillary's dog beach and often sw snakes early morning or around sunset.
I used to walk with my eyes on the ground as a I was worried about standing on a snake .
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Post by: obbie on January 13, 2013, 12:50:35 am
at the beach for a week
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Post by: dede on January 13, 2013, 03:44:41 am
In the garden all day today again ;D
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Post by: Amanda on January 13, 2013, 05:28:48 am
A trip to the Adelaide farmers market, followed by a drive to McLaren Flat to pick up daughter from a sleep-over.
Home for late lunch, then got the almost (but not quite) past-it ham bone into the slow cooker with onions, carrot, celery, garlic and split peas.  I'll freeze that soup when it's down.
Boned lamb now marinading in garlic, lemon, oregano in preparation for the barbecue tonight.

Now - I intend to lie on the couch and read!
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Post by: mcmich on January 13, 2013, 07:42:46 am
Had a few delays getting DH off the ground - the wind wasn't right. It looked very relaxing actually and I loved watching all the hang gliders. I'm glad he didn't get a taste for it even though he thoroughly enjoyed himself.

A couple of pics of getting ready, the take off and up in the air. Missed the landing as the instructor changed his mind as to the landing site.
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Post by: goldfish on January 13, 2013, 07:45:46 am
These are fantastic pictures, Mcmich . . . .he'll treasure the photos and the memory, I'm sure.   :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 13, 2013, 07:49:33 am
Great photos Mich! I cringed when I looked at the one of him in the air though ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 13, 2013, 07:54:52 am
DD it is disgusting that you had to swim at Champion Lakes. From reading the papers I thought that it was closed to swimmers.
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 13, 2013, 07:59:43 am
I went for a walk around the local park near DD's house. Then I spent the day building a cover to hide her hot water system on her back patio.

I am off shortly to help at a Marathon club twilight 5k race.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 13, 2013, 08:05:34 am
You are one busy person.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 13, 2013, 08:49:24 am
Fabulous pictures Michele.
So glad he enjoyed it and landed safely  :)
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Post by: JulieO on January 13, 2013, 08:54:31 am
Am just about to start typing up recipes from Jamie's 15 min meals.  Lots of lovely sounding and looking meals in this book.  It's very rare that we don't like anything of Jamies, he knows how to get great flavour in his meals.  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 13, 2013, 09:06:43 am
Great photos Michelle.
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Post by: Halex on January 13, 2013, 09:10:37 am
Julie O, love Jamies 15 min meals, very healthy book :)

Mich, great photos :)
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Post by: deedub on January 13, 2013, 09:55:55 am
I was very lazy yesterday so I was determined to make up for it today. Washed the rest of the windows, sorted through some cupboards in the study & threw out HEAPS! Started a large pile of stuff to go to the Salvos, got the kids to sort through some of their stuff too. And I got some cooking done, more stuff for the freezer "sigh".
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 13, 2013, 10:02:38 am
Quote
What beach do you go to GHM?
I used to walk the beach path at Hillary's dog beach and often sw snakes early morning or around sunset.
I used to walk with my eyes on the ground as a I was worried about standing on a snake .
We go to North Beach :)
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Post by: Jamberie on January 13, 2013, 10:03:38 am
Quote from: JulieO on January 13, 2013, 08:54:31 am
Am just about to start typing up recipes from Jamie's 15 min meals.  Lots of lovely sounding and looking meals in this book.  It's very rare that we don't like anything of Jamies, he knows how to get great flavour in his meals.  :D

I'm loving that book too...I think there are a few that can be converted to TMX too :)
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Post by: droverjess on January 13, 2013, 03:38:59 pm
Thanks everyone for the kind comments about the pony. He is a lovely one with an amazing temperament. Took a long time to find. Had two good years with him. Good ponies, like good husbands, are very very hard to find and both are keepers !! ;D  ;D
I've thought long and hard and really have no option. He is in a good home. They've offered me less than his value but there is no hassle involved and no more costs and I know he'll be looked after. I have accepted by text but haven't had their reply yet. He's been on loan there since end Sept and it means I can cancel my insurance, which will mean a rebate. I also have a saddle to sell.

Lots of laundry and ironing today turning DH around to be away again this week.
Been for a brisk hour's walk as well. Lovely bright frosty day here, the best sort of winter's day.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 13, 2013, 04:23:42 pm
Great photos Michele. ;)
It's lovely to hear that your pony has found a good home DJ :)

My plans went out the window today when I was asked out for coffee this morning.Couldn't resist the invitation as it was a good chance to catch up with my friends news ;) Then I went to get dog food and it was 2pm when I got back home. :o Had lunch then walked Chance again.Time certainly flies :D :D :D
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Post by: obbie on January 13, 2013, 06:36:13 pm
good news about the pony DJ :)
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Post by: droverjess on January 13, 2013, 07:42:37 pm
The vet is checking him this week. He should be fine.
Will update you when it's finalised.
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Post by: mcmich on January 13, 2013, 08:15:18 pm
Great that the pony is going to good home.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 13, 2013, 10:24:10 pm
Will you still be able to visit your pony DJ? I'm glad you found nice owners for it :)

CC, sounds like you had a nice day :D
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Post by: droverjess on January 13, 2013, 10:34:07 pm
Thanks Amy.
Actually I don't want to, it makes me soooooo very sad.
All the hurt of what has happened comes out there for some reason.

Looking forward to having a dog when we are settled. Have to look forward not back.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 13, 2013, 10:40:21 pm
Good point DJ, I think it would make me sad too :( I would want to take them home again!
Looking forward is a good strategy. There's no point dwelling on the past.
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Post by: Nikkit on January 13, 2013, 11:00:33 pm
DJ, thoughts are with you. I have not had to sell a horse of mine - and could not imagine it if I had too. Your pony will be loved by new owners I am sure  :)

I took my horse to the beach yesterday, Miss 11 sat on him for a while until he decided that pawing at the water would be fun and she fell off and he got my knee with his hoof. (ouch) I must remember to step away when he does it. I have photos - but they are watermarked as they are from a proffessional photographer, so not too sure if I can post them here.

I worked out it is a 200km round trip to the beach and back - I must be keen  ;D
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Post by: Halex on January 13, 2013, 11:49:14 pm
Nikkit, you or your horse must LOVE THE BEACH ;D

Good on you :)
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Post by: Yvette on January 14, 2013, 12:08:36 am
Great photos Mich

Glad your pony found a good home DJ

I am back at work today  :(
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Post by: Amanda on January 14, 2013, 12:34:44 am
So - doing some writing today and also fine tuning a cookie recipe I'm working on.  It is a TM recipe, so will post link when I get it up.

Oh - also joined a girls running group, but will stick with the more sedate ladies who walk.  :o
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Post by: astarra on January 14, 2013, 01:02:10 am
Cleaning up from yesterdays dinner party, playing with the girls, washing washing and more washing, cleaning all my dining chairs, trying to convert a recipe to TM (but is hard with 3 little helpers!!) Made beds with clean sheets (just cuz I love clean sheets!!), got a parcel delivered which was alot of my sandwich stamp cutter things  :D  so am washing them then have to try them out!!  :D :D :D
Also sorted and written my lunch and dinner menus for the week! (from Pantry, fridge and freezer stock so am very  :D about that!)
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 14, 2013, 01:19:34 am
My gosh astarra :o I didn't realise pregnancy was like an energy drug!! :D :D :D

Quote from: Amanda on January 14, 2013, 12:34:44 am
Oh - also joined a girls running group, but will stick with the more sedate ladies who walk.  :o


Good on you Amanda :) :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2013, 01:20:59 am
You certainly are keen Nikki - 200km round trip  :o

Astarra, you never cease to amaze me with your energy levels.  Oh well, guess I was the same when I was young

Amanda, I know someone who joined a walking group but stays behind drinking coffee at the café with others who can no longer walk.  Maybe she should call it the coffee club.
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Post by: astarra on January 14, 2013, 01:23:28 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on January 14, 2013, 01:19:34 am
My gosh astarra :o I didn't realise pregnancy was like an energy drug!! :D :D :D


LOL Amy - I find if I don't keep going I crash out ...tho at this stage my energy does seem to have come back in a big way!  :D
Give me another couple of months and I will probably be too big to move!!  ;)  :D
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Post by: Nikkit on January 14, 2013, 01:32:27 am
Hally, would you believe I don't like the beach! I hate sand in my pants, I hate wind at the beach and being sandblasted, I hate the feel of salt on my skin...but load my horse on my float and roll out my gate at 5.30am, get to the beach by 7-ish and get in the water and I love it!!!  :o  So does he - loves the attention as I give him a good scrub all over. I'm usually out of the water by 8.30 or so, we have coffee and cake up at the float (I have a box in the float with gas cooker, kettle, plunger coffee, etc etc) my spotty horse has cordial (molasses water) and hay. Then we load up and come home. All cleaned up and packed away by about 12 noon!  :)

Judy there is a beach closer - Hillarys or thereabouts, but from what I have heard apparently the dogs and horses don't mingle very well there and so the horses have to be off the beach by 7am. So I go down to Kwinana at the Naval Base Beach.
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Post by: obbie on January 14, 2013, 03:39:48 am
shopping :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2013, 04:15:26 am
I cleaned out the files on the weekend and today it's a mammoth task shredding them.  The shredder only likes to do so many before it overheats so I keep going back and doing a few every now and then.

Tidying up a few loose ends as well - amazing what clearing out the filing cabinet can bring to light.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 14, 2013, 04:37:02 am
I've been cleaning all morning. Having a break for lunch and then I'll get stuck back in. Doing all the dusting first and then will vacuum afterwards ;)

Well done on your cleaning Judy :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 14, 2013, 04:56:47 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 14, 2013, 04:15:26 am
I cleaned out the files on the weekend and today it's a mammoth task shredding them.  The shredder only likes to do so many before it overheats so I keep going back and doing a few every now and then.

Tidying up a few loose ends as well - amazing what clearing out the filing cabinet can bring to light.

I am scared of what I may find in my filing cabinet as its been so long since I cleared it out  :o
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Post by: cookie1 on January 14, 2013, 05:00:08 am
Got my 6 month all clear from the specialist this morning. Was going to cook but it is too hot and humid.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 14, 2013, 05:01:21 am
Thats wonderful news cookie!! :D :D

Quote from: Mama Fergie on January 14, 2013, 04:56:47 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 14, 2013, 04:15:26 am
I cleaned out the files on the weekend and today it's a mammoth task shredding them.  The shredder only likes to do so many before it overheats so I keep going back and doing a few every now and then.

Tidying up a few loose ends as well - amazing what clearing out the filing cabinet can bring to light.

I am scared of what I may find in my filing cabinet as its been so long since I cleared it out  :o

Surely it can't be worse than when I cleared out our pantry last year MF... I found some things that had expired in 2001 :o ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 14, 2013, 05:10:19 am
 ;D ;D ;D

At least there is nothing edible in my filing cabinet  ;)

I hope not anyway  ;)
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Post by: johnro on January 14, 2013, 05:25:33 am
....not only do I need to give my school things a trademark - thermie has a new look (who needs the european face lifts for TMX) (http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/laughing/rolling.gif) (http://www.sherv.net/laughing-emoticon-151.html), after discovering all the nos wearing off - anyone else have the same obviously acidic touch as I? 
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VEgFPW54diA/UPOVnb50IsI/AAAAAAAAKXo/Whb-Yj57Fsw/s912/New%2520look%2520thermie.jp)g
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Post by: mcmich on January 14, 2013, 05:34:43 am
I think Gert had similiar problem Robyn - don't quote me on that I maybe making it up?
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Post by: Yvette on January 14, 2013, 05:36:19 am
Well done Cookie.

Yes I think Gert did have this problem Robyn
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 14, 2013, 05:37:01 am
Gert did have a problem Michele and I think it was similar to Johnro but not 100% sure  ???
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Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2013, 05:53:03 am
Good news Cookie  :-* :-*

Robyn, I don't understand how the numbers have worn off - you don't actually need to touch them, you just turn the dial to them.  Maybe it is just the constant cleaning of the face that does it.  Pity HO don't sell transfers or something to be able to cover the old numbers with new ones.  Loved the way you improvised  :o
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Post by: obbie on January 14, 2013, 07:01:20 am
gert had problems, I have one number partly fading.
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Post by: Halex on January 14, 2013, 08:10:52 am
Went to po box, , a parcel for me ;D ;D ;D

It was cps school  books >:(
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Post by: johnro on January 14, 2013, 08:11:23 am
So pleased for you Cookie xx  :)  :)

Believe me Judy I am sure that many on here would be more fastidious than I at -
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........the constant cleaning of the face.......   :o

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Post by: Kimmyh on January 14, 2013, 08:12:03 am
Great news cookie.

The numbers fading happened on my kenwood but not my tmx.

Maybe you are nesting Astarra?

Orthodontist check up today and had tighter wires put in my braces. Mouth very sore for rest of day. Soft mushy food for tea tonight.
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Post by: Halex on January 14, 2013, 08:12:59 am
Quote from: cookie1 on January 14, 2013, 05:00:08 am
Got my 6 month all clear from the specialist this morning. Was going to cook but it is too hot and humid.


Great news Cookie :-* & hugs
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Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2013, 08:14:49 am
Hally, as a kid I loved picking up my school books - hated school but loved the books and stationery.  I'm sure CP loves receiving his too so maybe one of you were happy today.
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Post by: Halex on January 14, 2013, 08:27:01 am
I thought it was my frittata maker.

Cp desnt know they are still in my car :)
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Post by: Emme on January 14, 2013, 08:53:10 am
Quote from: cookie1 on January 14, 2013, 05:00:08 am
Got my 6 month all clear from the specialist this morning. Was going to cook but it is too hot and humid.

Great news Cookie  :-*

The symbols have worn off the top of my gas cook top.  I will have to try a marking pen and see if that will stay on.  :D

Marie
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Post by: Emme on January 14, 2013, 08:57:24 am
Mcmich, they are great photos, glad DH enjoyed the experience.

DJ, so glad you have found a nice home for the pony, such a hard decision for you  :-*

Marie
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 14, 2013, 09:10:34 am
Glad you received good news at the specialist cookie  :D

Has your frittata maker arrived yet.

DH just arrived home from work  ???

Very early as normally closer to 7pm.
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Post by: Halex on January 14, 2013, 09:50:03 pm
Off for day 2 of film making. They had the kids do their session together & the adults were together. I learnt a lot more about the ipd & the macair laptop. I might even attempt to plug in the apple tv this week :)

Going to do a training session  on icloud, itunes, iphotos & other things once school is back. Will be good to be able to use everything properly, i dont have a clue atm ???
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Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2013, 09:54:39 pm
I have a big day out with the carers today.  Care worker arriving 9.15 and I won't be home until 4ish.  Meeting the rest of the girls at West Lakes, hopping on a mini bus and heading off to the Marion Cultural Centre to listen to music the band on the Titanic would have played, over to the shopping centre for lunch and time for a browse afterwards.  Going to be a long a day as DH woke me at 4am and I only fell asleep 1/2 hour before the alarm went off.  One day I might use some of my respite hours to lock myself away in my bedroom and just sleep  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 14, 2013, 09:58:32 pm
Have a lovely day Judy. Sounds like your in for lots of fun today.
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Post by: Halex on January 14, 2013, 09:59:59 pm
Have fun JD :)

Sounds like respite for sleeping is a good idea :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 14, 2013, 10:17:28 pm
Enjoy your day Judy. It sounds lovely.
I'm off to work today and having friends for dinner :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 14, 2013, 10:28:31 pm
Have a great day Judy!! :D :D
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Post by: obbie on January 14, 2013, 10:50:47 pm
have a great day Judy
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Post by: Jude59 on January 14, 2013, 10:56:43 pm
I love Tuesdays.  The day I keep to please myself :) no baby sitting, no helping DH at the office.  Going to clean the rat cage  then do some drawing and painting.
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Post by: obbie on January 14, 2013, 10:59:38 pm
today, shopping, beach, drinking champers, go out for lunch and dinner.  go for another swim.

This is the life... ;D
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 14, 2013, 11:03:43 pm
Enjoy your day JD

Good news your pony has a good home DJ

Great you have an all clear bill of health Cookie

Have a good day everyone.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 14, 2013, 11:46:02 pm
Just had breakfast after our morning walk with the dogs. It was very humid even at 5.30 this morning.
Wifi playing up again. Can't wait to get it fixed  :)
Babysitting ths morning  :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 14, 2013, 11:49:41 pm
Just noticed my previous post obviously didn't send  :-\
Have a nice relaxing day Judy  :)
Robyn I agree with you holidays are awesome. I love family holidays but really enjoy traveling with DH on our own too .
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Post by: astarra on January 15, 2013, 03:31:46 am
Hope you get your sleep Judy.  :D

Today - to the florist to get a bunch of flowers for MILs 60th birthday, then took them up to her  :) ,
Played barbie dolls with the girls  :-\ ,
Got into my head to empty out, clean, and repack my kitchen cupboards...and nothing was going to stop me.  :-))  But all done now and the look wonderful!!!  :D  Then had the urge to do miss3s bedroom cupboard - (but as I only cleaned that cupboard out on Wednesday last week it was a waste of time totally!  :-)) )
Washing - 2 loads washed & hung
Dishwasher emptied
house vaccumed ...

Think I might have a rest now while the girls are then get on with the day some more.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 15, 2013, 03:38:29 am
Astarra you are definitely nesting. You will run out of house to clean and tidy at this rate. Maybe you can pop over to mine!!! ;D
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Post by: astarra on January 15, 2013, 03:44:17 am
LOL Kimmy!!  :D

I just seem to get into my head to do it and do it NOW!!!!  ;) Crazy things these hormones get us doing!!  :-)) :-)) :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 15, 2013, 03:46:46 am
Wow Astarra :o :o :o
I didn't know hormones were that crazy!!

I'm such a cleaning freak now, I dread to think what I might be like when I get pregnant!! (In about 10 years BTW) ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: astarra on January 15, 2013, 03:52:06 am
I am generally a bit of a mess-aphobe and dirt-aphobe anyway, it is just heightened ATM!!  :D
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Post by: obbie on January 15, 2013, 03:56:39 am
went to the beach, swim in the pool, drinking champagne :D
love this week
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Post by: Amanda on January 15, 2013, 05:46:03 am
Did a 6 km walk at 0730 today.  The first 2 kms were up a very steep goat track, but the rest was downhill, so much easier.

I've just posted the new Coconut, Cranberry & Choc Chip cookie recipe with TM details, if anyone wants to look at it.
http://www.lambsearsandhoney.com/2013/01/coconut-cranberry-choc-chip-cookies-using-coconut-oil/

Am now going to have a wee lie down.  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 15, 2013, 06:31:02 am
First day back at work - very busy - glad to see all my work mates - it was gynae day too, my favourite.  :D

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Post by: Amy :-) on January 15, 2013, 06:34:00 am
Gynea day Mich? ???

Quote from: Amanda on January 15, 2013, 05:46:03 am
Did a 6 km walk at 0730 today.  The first 2 kms were up a very steep goat track, but the rest was downhill, so much easier.


Good on you Amanda, you deserve your lie down ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 15, 2013, 06:45:01 am
Gynaecology - all the girly bits.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 15, 2013, 06:47:13 am
Aha..... :-[ ;D
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Post by: obbie on January 15, 2013, 07:08:05 am
all good here.
Astarra you are really nesting, :D :D

loving the beach.

huge cruise ship just off the coast here today :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 15, 2013, 07:48:51 am
Amanda the cookie recipe looks lovely. They are on my soon to do list. After all your effort you deserved a rest.
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Post by: droverjess on January 15, 2013, 08:22:05 am
So glad cookie to Read your news.

MF I still have not finished the shredding sorting of the cabinet.


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Post by: Jamberie on January 15, 2013, 08:26:41 am
Really great news Cookie :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 15, 2013, 08:45:38 am
Well done Amanda. Maybe a bath after your wee lie down.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 15, 2013, 05:36:10 pm
I was on my usual afternoon dog walk and I saw a Little Owl (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Little_Owl) I was just about to take a photo when "you know who" with his sniffing in the undergrowth disturbed it and it flew away :-))
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Post by: Emme on January 15, 2013, 07:40:42 pm
I love owls CC, we did have one that use to come and sit on our clothesline of an evening but have not seen it for ages.

Marie
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Post by: maddy on January 15, 2013, 07:42:40 pm
I love owls CC....we have one that lives here somewhere, and it scares the day lights out of me when he bangs the windows, getting large moths....We get those horrid mammoth ones here a lot...they freak me out!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 15, 2013, 08:14:43 pm
Owls are very lovely.We often hear Tawny Owls (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tawny_Owl) calling to each other late at night in our lane.I've briefly seen a Barn Owl (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barn_Owl) at twilight.Their flight is so silent.
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Post by: maddy on January 15, 2013, 09:14:45 pm
Off to collect the pool today....shame it won't be ready for tomorrow's 40c day  :(

We've had to borrow a car to get it.....mine went in for a service yesterday, and they have kidnapped it until Thursday   :-))
Apparently front brake pads have worn through, and now the complete brake disks need replacing as a result,  as it was metal on metal.....and will cost $1000 to replace  :o
Hubby not happy, and said wasn't it their job from the last service, to inspect brake pads and inform us if they need replacing sooner than later!....it wouldn't have then got to this stage.....they had no comeback, so hubby said he's only paying for the parts and not the labour.
In the meantime, we requested a courtesy car for me, as we have a bad fire danger day tomorrow, and I need a car to get out if needed.....sorry they said....none available....so need to borrow another car to have here in case.
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Post by: obbie on January 15, 2013, 09:48:07 pm
crap customer service Maddy.
If the mechanic did his job properly, He would have written a report to tell you about the brake pads.

Obviously  I look after our customers so much better, but we do pumps.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 15, 2013, 10:03:33 pm
Yes they should have told you Maddy.
We always tell our customers when things need fixing. This gives the customer time to save some money and the they aren't hit with a huge unexpected bill. We also put it on their invoice as a note. Then we give them an estimated cost of repairs. The note usually reads "Brake pads will need replacing within x amount of kms. Please see attached quote for an estimate of cost to repair"

I find that the big companies like Holden, Ford etc are the ones who have little customer service. And most times you don't even get to talk to the mechanic who has worked on or serviced your car. DH always makes time to talk to every customer, no matter how busy he is.
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Post by: dede on January 15, 2013, 10:39:50 pm
Built a little wooden gate yesterday to keep the dog out of our undercover back area, she keeps eating all the cat food :(, then she sleeps on my outdoor chairs and leaves fur everywhere. I fixed her :)
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Post by: maddy on January 15, 2013, 10:58:25 pm
Quote from: DizzyGirl on January 15, 2013, 10:03:33 pm
Yes they should have told you Maddy.
We always tell our customers when things need fixing.

yes, and they have always documented what needs doing with every service report we've had in the past.
Someone didn't do their job properly, and we're wearing the cost because of it  >:(

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Post by: sue_purrb on January 15, 2013, 11:25:03 pm
Is that your Hyundai, Maddy? Is it still under warranty?


Don't worry, I'm not really a stalker, I just remember because my sister IL has one too!  :D

Having said that, even DD gets excited if she sees you've posted on the shopping thread  ;D

Sue
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Post by: maddy on January 15, 2013, 11:30:40 pm
LOL Sue!

yes, that's the one, its still under warranty but brakes are classed as wearing parts, so this isn't covered  >:(
don't worry, they'll cop it again when we pick it up  ;)

Tell DD I aim to please  ;)
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Post by: deedub on January 15, 2013, 11:53:13 pm
Busy day yesterday, no chance to post. Shopping in the morning then after lunch went to the lost dogs home 'just to look'. Of course we came home with a dog - a longed for pet for miss 7 at last! Got home to a very upset phone call from my best friend, needed a shoulder to cry on so mad rush to get dinner done & cleared up before she came round. She ended up staying the night (marital problems).
The dog is very sweet - 4yo jack Russell who follows us around like a shadow and makes no noise! Slept on DD's bed last night.
Here's a pic
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/16/bypu3uda.jpg)
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Post by: sue_purrb on January 16, 2013, 12:00:14 am
 :D I only have to say "Ooh, Maddy's posted on the shopping thread," and DD comes running!!  :D

Deedub, that looks like a dog who knows he's just fallen on his feet! Love it!
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 16, 2013, 12:01:42 am
Lovely photo Debbie :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 16, 2013, 12:02:14 am
How lovely of you to give that doggie a nice home deedub - it's obviously just craving some love and security in it's life which your DD will obviously give it.

Bad blue there maddy by the serviceman - give it to them for sure ;)

This morning I've moved the lounge furniture around (again  :-))), just can't help myself.  If only I could move the big TV and heavy stand on my own, there would have been another option - when I get bored with it this way I'll have to make sure there is a strong man around to help me.

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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 16, 2013, 12:05:11 am
Lovely dog and lovely children   :D
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Post by: Amanda on January 16, 2013, 01:22:55 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 16, 2013, 12:02:14 am
How lovely of you to give that doggie a nice home deedub - it's obviously just craving some love and security in it's life which your DD will obviously give it.

Bad blue there maddy by the serviceman - give it to them for sure ;)

This morning I've moved the lounge furniture around (again  :-))), just can't help myself.  If only I could move the big TV and heavy stand on my own, there would have been another option - when I get bored with it this way I'll have to make sure there is a strong man around to help me.



I had a friend who used to move her furniture around quite regularly - her husband never knew where he was going to be sitting when he came home from work!!

I never move mine at all (I'm very lazy) - it all seems to work just where it is.  ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 16, 2013, 01:25:00 am
When the kids were young I used to move the furniture around regularly but since we moved to this place everything has been in the same spot since day one. It works well  so no need to change it  :D
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Post by: Katiej on January 16, 2013, 01:52:22 am
Lovely dog Deedub.
Always nice when you can adopt a pet that is in need of a good home. Good on you and your girls, I'm sure he will be a great addition to the family.
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Post by: Halex on January 16, 2013, 01:54:18 am
Deedub, did you really think you woukd go home empty handed, lol, great job, get a lovely pet that needs a home :)

Name?
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Post by: dede on January 16, 2013, 04:28:22 am
Just managed to finish mowing the lawn backwards. Yes I said backwards :|. Think I better get the mower fixed ;D
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Post by: deedub on January 16, 2013, 05:10:15 am
Quote from: Halex on January 16, 2013, 01:54:18 am
Deedub, did you really think you woukd go home empty handed, lol, great job, get a lovely pet that needs a home :)

Name?
His name is Riley, and he's living the life of! Lost dogs home do such a great job, apparently a huge influx of animals after Xmas, almost all gone to homes now. Half price adoption fees in January probably help (I can't resist a bargain).

Dede, you are a woman of many talents - backwards lawn mowing!
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Post by: dede on January 16, 2013, 05:25:22 am
The lever thing that adjusts the cut level on the mower decided to break on me half way through mowing. If I mowed forward like most normal people it was cutting to low and cutting into the ground. Backwards worked well, and I needed to finish the lawns, so backwards it was. Just glad no one turned up and seen me :D
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Post by: astarra on January 16, 2013, 06:04:34 am
LOL Dede - that would be so funny to see!!

Been to the city shopping today - my feet are aching now so am lying on the couch resting with the forum for a few minutes then I will get dinner into the oven, get my washing in and folded and put away, etc etc etc.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 16, 2013, 06:41:41 am
Shopping this morning. The best part was at Kitchen Warehouse.
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Post by: Emme on January 16, 2013, 07:15:30 am
A lovely dog Deedub, Riley is certainly very lucky to have found a loving and caring family.  :)

Marie
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Post by: Halex on January 16, 2013, 07:18:18 am
Riley great name for him, from rags to riches ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 16, 2013, 07:36:13 am
Super dog deedub,he looks very very happy on your DD lap ;)
I never move furniture Judy,would confuse DH too much :D :D :D 
You've been busy Dede.DH always cuts the lawns.He doesn't trust me with the mower ;) ;D
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Post by: Emme on January 16, 2013, 08:04:22 am
I don't shift our furniture either, it was a big enough effort to get it where it is.  :D
DH would  also wonder what on earth was wrong if I wanted it shifted  :D ;D
I only mow the lawns if DH is not well, other wise I leave that up to him.
Did some shopping today and will be cooking tomorrow, tins are empty.

Marie
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Post by: droverjess on January 16, 2013, 08:46:36 am
How lovely Deedub, funnily enough were thinking of getting one of those IDC. !!

Now baking bread,, tidying and ironing before leaving for work at 1pm. I have a late tonight and DH will be back late also  ;D
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Post by: dede on January 16, 2013, 08:59:16 am
I don't trust DH with the mower :o, although I blew up a motor in my mower and had to get it replaced because it ran out of oil lol :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 16, 2013, 09:25:07 am
Cooking with mum. Lots of fun :)
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Post by: deedub on January 16, 2013, 09:44:32 am
Today we talk Riley for his first walk to the pet shop where I spent up big. Then later met some friends in the park for a sausage sizzle and play - Riley was a BIG hit with the kids. Took the girls for a quick swim at the local pool - had hoped to catch up on the forum while they were in the pool but saw someone I knew there who asked me to keep an eye on her kids while she swam some laps! Didn't stay long as I'm a bit nervous about leaving the dog alone just yet, but he was fine. After dinner took him for another walk to the DVD shop, need some DVDs to keep the kids occupied while I'm working tomorrow - going to be very hot here. Discovered Riley can bark! He decided we were taking too long in the DVD shop and told us so!
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 16, 2013, 07:50:20 pm
DS mows the lawn on the ride on and DH whipper snips and push mows the edges and under trees.
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Post by: obbie on January 16, 2013, 11:12:09 pm
nothing yet ;D
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Post by: judydawn on January 16, 2013, 11:20:44 pm
Made 2 lots of no fuss dough - started early so as to have a loaf and rolls cooked  before 10am.
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Post by: astarra on January 16, 2013, 11:23:12 pm
Got self and kids up, dressed and breakfasted, the washing in off the line, folded and put away, and then plonked on the couch...have one of my dizzy heads again today.  >:(
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 16, 2013, 11:25:30 pm
Take it easy astarra :( :-*

Good luck with the bread Judy, sounds like you're onto it :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 16, 2013, 11:26:21 pm
Have a lazy day then astarra  ;)  I'm sure the girls will keep you amused.

Yes I'm onto it alright Amy, couldn't believe I was that organised this morning and I must be mad baking bread on a day when 41o is forecast. :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 16, 2013, 11:28:51 pm
I wouldn't normally call you mad Judy, but in this instance I'm inclined to agree with you!! :-)) ;D
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Post by: judydawn on January 16, 2013, 11:29:54 pm
That's OK Amy, it's true  ;D
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Post by: goldfish on January 16, 2013, 11:30:34 pm
Not mad at all Judy!  Just taking advantage of really good rising conditions!!! Lol
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Post by: Amanda on January 17, 2013, 12:38:11 am
Another 5-6 km walk at 0700 this morning and still not dead!!

Nasty day today in the hills, but I'll probably have to go down to town as the girls want to go to Ikea.

I'd rather be reading my book.
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Post by: judydawn on January 17, 2013, 01:26:55 am
It will be cooler at Ikea Amanda, take you book and have a coffee whilst the girls are browsing.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 17, 2013, 03:16:12 am
Stayed home and changed the bed linen as a good drying day here with a very string sea breeze. Not happy as was expecting outdoor furniture and pizza oven to be delivered between 1 and 3 pm. Just had a call to say they can't fit mine on the truck that is coming this way this afternoon so will deliver tomorrow instead and  time to be advised in the morning.  >:(
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 17, 2013, 03:30:19 am
So in other words clear the schedule and sit around and wait for us! Like you have nothing else to do MF.

I am doing sticky mosaic pictures with the boys. Was to be a quiet activity but ds5 is talking, and talking, and talking. I don't know when he breathes!!!
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Post by: deedub on January 17, 2013, 03:31:05 am
That's no good MF, I hate having to wait around for deliveries.
Working from home today, not busy so I've printing out lots of recipes from here  :). Had a lovely long chat with my sister in Adelaide, basically being very slack!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 17, 2013, 03:37:55 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on January 17, 2013, 03:30:19 am
So in other words clear the schedule and sit around and wait for us! Like you have nothing else to do MF.

I am doing sticky mosaic pictures with the boys. Was to be a quiet activity but ds5 is talking, and talking, and talking. I don't know when he breathes!!!

Precisely as I had other more exciting options for today and tomorrow.  At least I have done the beds so not a complete waste of time and will clear out my filing cabinet.
It's amazing how many words come out of a 5year olds mouth without breathing  ;)
Sometimes I just want to say can you keep quiet just for 5 minutes when I have the GD's here. They dont let up until you answer them . ;)
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Post by: Amanda on January 17, 2013, 08:39:16 am
Hideously expensive day for me today, just plain hideous for my poor wee wolfhound.
She ended up having to have surgery to dig out the grass seed in her bum and apparently they really had to dig around to find it.  She is now lying on her bed with an Elizabethan collar at one end of her and lots of stitches and a big drain at the other feeling very sorry for herself.
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Post by: goldfish on January 17, 2013, 08:48:58 am
Oh! The poor darling!! Hope your lovely dog feels better soon. Love wolfhounds!!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 17, 2013, 08:57:34 am
Oh the poor dog Amanda  :( I hope  she feels better soon
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Post by: obbie on January 17, 2013, 09:03:17 am
swimming, lunching
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Post by: judydawn on January 17, 2013, 09:06:16 am
Feel for her too Amanda and don't dogs just hate those collars!  She has every right to feel sorry for herself, put yourself in her position  ;)  Hope she is feeling better soon.
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Post by: Emme on January 17, 2013, 09:26:53 am
Oh Amanda, hope your poor dog is soon feeling better. 

Marie
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 17, 2013, 11:40:34 am
Slept in, did some yoga, made pancakes and took DW breakfast in bed. Then weed the rose beds. No running for me the physio said to take a week off.  :'(  Not sure I am going to make it.  :'(
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Post by: cookie1 on January 17, 2013, 11:44:14 am
Amanda I saw the photo of your poor dog. It must hurt, poor thing.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 17, 2013, 05:50:02 pm
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/d4d50eb91d95b9ea25c112df1f993ceb.jpg)
I took this photo this morning whilst walking the dog.The sun had just risen and the sunlight was reflecting off the Hoar Frost on the tress and hedges.It only lasted 20 minutes then it clouded over.It's been dull and grey for the rest of the day with the threat of snow.
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Post by: Emme on January 17, 2013, 07:32:36 pm
What a beautiful photo CC,   


Marie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 17, 2013, 07:44:24 pm
Thanks Marie.Just there at the right time ;) ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 17, 2013, 08:29:12 pm
Stunning CC  :D
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Post by: goldfish on January 17, 2013, 09:06:32 pm
What a magical moment, CC!  It's so special when you catch those times! :)
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 17, 2013, 09:26:07 pm
Absolutely stunning CC. What a great start to the day.
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Post by: obbie on January 17, 2013, 09:29:33 pm
lovely CC :)
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Post by: astarra on January 17, 2013, 10:26:21 pm
Beautiful, CC   :) Thanx for sharing.  :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 17, 2013, 10:38:11 pm
Gorgeous CC :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 17, 2013, 10:58:33 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/01/18/eqabyvuh.jpg)
Just in from our morning walk. Lovely and cool here for a change.
Early morning overlooking the marina .
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 17, 2013, 11:07:25 pm
Beautiful MF :D
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Post by: astarra on January 17, 2013, 11:14:24 pm
These lovely early morning photos almost make me feel like getting out of bed earlier for an early morning walk... but I love my bed tooooo much!!  ;)
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Post by: goldfish on January 17, 2013, 11:23:10 pm
That is gorgeous MF!! It's heating up here by the minute ... Just hoping it doesn't last too long!!
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Post by: Yvette on January 17, 2013, 11:25:09 pm
Lovely photo CC and MF  :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 17, 2013, 11:38:08 pm
Thanks everyone.  :)

Such a pleasant change walking in 19C and no humidity.
Only going to 28C here today which I think is a perfect temperature.
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Post by: mab19 on January 18, 2013, 03:33:21 am
Love the photos CC and MF.  I think early morning is the best time of the day not that I am always up early  :) :)

Bought a big box of tomatoes from the green grocer this morning for $8.  Have chopped up half of them ready to cook tomorrow on the stove top.  Have just finished making two lots of Dede's Tomato Relish and am waiting for DH to come back with some more onions so that I can try Thermochef's tomato sauce.

There are still plenty of toms left so it looks like I will be cooking for a while yet. :D
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Post by: obbie on January 18, 2013, 03:50:17 am
mab, make tomato soup and freeze.

lovely photo MF :)
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Post by: berringamababe on January 18, 2013, 05:12:12 am
I am having an awesome !!!!!!. Enjoyed a beautiful zucchini & pumpkin soup for lunch as I listened to the gurgle of relish bubbling in TM.  Today it is just me and TM in the kitchen creating magic. Ingredients lemons, tomato, zucchini and pumpkin all abundant in my garden.
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Post by: Persistenttiger on January 18, 2013, 05:36:53 am
Sounds like my kind of day!
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Post by: deedub on January 18, 2013, 06:13:08 am
Went to work today - I was worried about leaving the dog alone all day for the first time so I powered through work without a break (brought my lunch so didn't have to go out) so I could leave early. Doggie was absolutely fine when I got home, very excited to see me. Walked him to school where kids were attending holiday program, boy was he popular - couldn't see the little dog for the swarm of kids, but he loved it!
Best bit about today - I'm now on holidays (again) until 31st jan WOO HOO! (Sorry for shouting)
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Post by: mcmich on January 18, 2013, 06:48:20 am
That's something to shout about Dee. Enjoy your break.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 18, 2013, 07:14:42 am
Had a day off work as feeling a bit under the weather, just needed to take it easy i think, headache went once i made the decision not to go in.!
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Post by: goldfish on January 18, 2013, 07:17:11 am
Quote from: Greyhoundmum on January 18, 2013, 07:14:42 am
Had a day off work as feeling a bit under the weather, just needed to take it easy i think, headache went once i made the decision not to go in.!

We used to call those Mental Health Days . . .  totally acceptable and usually very much needed!!  ;)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 18, 2013, 07:20:45 am
Yes..... but never know who may know where i work!!!!!!! Honestly though haven't  slept well all week. two night ago we had a pervert ringing our number started 2:30 am and continued for about 15 calls until we left it off the hook. Then last night DD came home after a night out with no key and rang my mobile at 2.30 UUURRggg. an early night for me tonight!!!
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Post by: dede on January 18, 2013, 09:15:27 am
Just vacuumed the back of my car after having a sheep in it :o

DS come running inside earlier to tell me that DHs sheep were on the road and running up the street, so I jumped in the car looking for these run away sheep, after driving to the main road and seeing about 20 - 30 cars pulled up and people out of their cars I though maybe that's where the sheep was.
A man with a sheep dog was trying to run the sheep down while cars were trying to avoid this sheep running a muck, another man jumped out of his car and ran the sheep down who by this stage was puffing and exhausted. We threw him in the back of my wagon, I took him back to the paddock that I thought he belonged.
I then rang DH who then informed me that it wasn't his sheep because the tag color was different lol :o.
Oh well never mind, at least he's off the road. Found the real owner who only just got the sheep and had it placed in a paddock that the fences were never checked and had part of the fence missing.
DH now has to catch the sheep from his paddock to return to the owners.
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Post by: goldfish on January 18, 2013, 09:19:41 am
Murphy's law in action dede!! How lucky is your neighbour to have had you on hand!!  A great story !!!
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 18, 2013, 09:29:11 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on January 17, 2013, 11:40:34 am
Slept in, did some yoga, made pancakes and took DW breakfast in bed. Then weed the rose beds. No running for me the physio said to take a week off.  :'(  Not sure I am going to make it.  :'(

What happened? Did I miss something? Are you injured?

Lovely photo CC. Makes all that cold weather seem bearable :)
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Post by: obbie on January 18, 2013, 11:18:20 pm
are n you ok DDen.

Mandi funny story with the sheep
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Post by: astarra on January 19, 2013, 01:15:54 am
LOL Mandi!  :D

Today - up with the birds to help BIL and family get ready for a garage sale, then we found the ad wasn't printed so have packed it up and put it off for a couple of weeks  :-))
So now put the kids to bed and resting on the couch.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 19, 2013, 01:19:47 am
What a bummer astarra - it's a wonder you haven't joined the girls for a nap ;)

Re-read your post, at least you are resting so maybe a nap will follow ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 19, 2013, 09:59:08 am
I don't know what came over me today - I caught Astarra's cleaning bug. I tackled my cake decorating cupboard, the glad wrap/ foil cupboard, the cupcake supplies drawer, and several of the pantry shelves. I chucked out some out of date spices and lollies. I realised that we are not tea drinkers in this house as I found a tin of Earl Grey Tea which expired in Feb 1993 ;)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 19, 2013, 10:22:09 am
easy kind of day today, but  did go and use my Chinese massage voucher that I got for Xmas, they do a great reflexology.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 19, 2013, 10:36:10 am
You must be very relaxed GHM
I finally packed away all the Christmas decorations and lights too.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 19, 2013, 11:02:40 am
Wow ES you go girl :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 19, 2013, 01:28:28 pm
Quote from: obbie on January 18, 2013, 11:18:20 pm
are n you ok DDen.

Just a bit of hamstring pain from over use. Hopefully a bit of rest and stretching will see me right.
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Post by: johnro on January 19, 2013, 10:50:03 pm
....can't keep delaying any longer - going into school to begin desk and classroom organisation for the year (http://freesmileyface.net/smiley/sad/sad-021.gif) (http://freesmileyface.net/free-sad-smileys.html)
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Post by: Jamberie on January 19, 2013, 10:53:07 pm
Quote from: johnro on January 19, 2013, 10:50:03 pm
....can't keep delaying any longer - going into school to begin desk classroom organisation for the year

Add hard as it it's to go in, I always feel better once the classroom is set up. Going in that week or two early pays off in the long term don't you think?
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Post by: Halex on January 20, 2013, 12:01:39 am
After all the Miele talk, have my oven on pyroletic clean, if it doesnt work properly need to get service guy in.

 :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 20, 2013, 12:05:26 am
Playing with GC's who just woke up.
We are going for lunch later with DS, DIL and one year old baby GD  :D
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Post by: johnro on January 20, 2013, 12:28:23 am
....thankfully secondary school is far easier than primary though Jamberie - no need to hang all the days of the week etc!!!!! I really need to get moving and some chatting = procrastination ++++++++ (http://e.deviantart.net/emoticons/moods/sadness/anguish/hopeless.gif)
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Post by: Jamberie on January 20, 2013, 02:45:02 am
Quote from: johnro on January 20, 2013, 12:28:23 am
....thankfully secondary school is far easier than primary though Jamberie - no need to hang all the days of the week etc!!!!! I really need to get moving and some chatting = procrastination ++++++++
Lucky you! My posters etc are somewhere in our garage, I've spent countless hours organising my school stuff this holidays, so hopefully when I need things I know exactly where they are!
Good luck with yours :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 20, 2013, 02:48:12 am
I was lucky Jamberie I got to leave a lot of mine up in the classroom over the big break. I would go in early and shift them round to look different when I arranged the desks etc. It is all very exciting, then after a couple of weeks you feel allo back to normal. What year level do you teach Jamberie?
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Post by: Jamberie on January 20, 2013, 03:04:41 am
I haven't had my own class for a few years as I work part time. I've been working with teachers, programming maths etc. I'm about to start working at the university this year so I'm working with really big kids! What level do you teach Cookie?
It seems like there are a few chalkies here!
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Post by: cookie1 on January 20, 2013, 03:10:47 am
Ues quite a few chalkies on here. I have been retired for about 7 years (gosh I didn't think it was that long). I used to teach year 1 mainly, although have taught all levels. Finished up acting as deputy. I loved it.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 20, 2013, 05:13:22 am
Couldn't get on the forum until just now, are we being slowed due to too much traffic????
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 20, 2013, 05:19:40 am
Took me a few goes earlier too GHM.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 20, 2013, 06:18:11 am
I also had trouble earlier GHM :(
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Post by: obbie on January 20, 2013, 06:24:06 am
unpacking, since we got home :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 20, 2013, 06:25:59 am
Katie & I had trouble too for a short time so we talked to each other  :D

All too soon the holiday is over Robyn.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 20, 2013, 08:39:05 am
MM is looking into it. We all just talk too much.  ;) ;) ;)
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Post by: Halex on January 20, 2013, 09:09:37 am
Had a lovely day out at Serpentine falls, great swimming area, then dh thought we should drive to the damm as we were close by :)

The roads are fast & narrow, told him to slow down, he didnt listen, didnt enjoy the drive. When we got out the car I asked him "is there a shovel  in your  boot" :o :o. Thought he might be taking cp & me to the hills to bury, lol, lucklily he ddnt :)

Lovely ring neck parotts up at the damm, hand fed  them with bird food you can purchase at the cafe, cp loved it :)

H :)

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Post by: judydawn on January 20, 2013, 09:14:18 am
Apart from the drive to the dam Hally,it sounds as if you had a good day. Maybe DH's mind was elsewhere today.
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Post by: Halex on January 20, 2013, 09:31:18 am
Yes JD, we had a lovely day :)

Yes probably thinking of mil.

Bonus, no-one is hungry for dinner, so dont have to do a diner :) :)

We are tired, full if food & sun :)
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Post by: jeninwa on January 20, 2013, 09:34:11 am
DH and I went up into the hills to a lovely restaurant called Core cider house, wonderful food and cider, we are both to full to have dinner, we bought some fruit on the way home, to late for apricots:(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 20, 2013, 10:30:11 am
We had a lovely lunch at Mullaloo beach hotel with DS, DIL and baby Sophie. Arrived home and went onto balcony to find 3 police wagons and 2 ambulances parked opposite the house. One of the ambulances left with flashing lights and insaw a police officer bring a boogie board up from the rocks. Lots of people around watching and crying but no idea what happened. Wasnt a shark attack as still heaps of body boarders in the water .  ???
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Post by: kt2 on January 20, 2013, 11:46:20 am
That doesn't sound too good at all MF...  ???
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 20, 2013, 11:56:38 am
No it didn't look good kt2. If I hear anything I will post.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 20, 2013, 12:25:29 pm
Oh no MF :(
We live just down the road from the ambulance hall so we know every time there is an accident.
I hope it was nothing serious.

Jenny, shame about the apricots :(
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 20, 2013, 07:03:14 pm
Took a picture of the lane where I live. I was on my final few steps to the house when walking Chance this afternoon. :)
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/7c81677b313d939b25fa7e9a4302b3d2.jpg)
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Post by: droverjess on January 20, 2013, 07:08:25 pm
CC we have more snow here.

Cooked Sunday and lunch had a walk.
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Post by: mcmich on January 20, 2013, 07:20:17 pm
Gorgeous CC - it looks like fairy land.
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Post by: goldfish on January 20, 2013, 08:01:18 pm
CC - that looks postcard perfect!!  How does Chance like being out in the snow?
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Post by: obbie on January 20, 2013, 08:28:26 pm
CC looks wonderful.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 20, 2013, 09:09:51 pm
Thanks girls.
Quote from: goldfish on January 20, 2013, 08:01:18 pm
  How does Chance like being out in the snow?
He just runs around as normal GF, his nose down working the ground to see what scent he can pick up :D :D :D
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 20, 2013, 09:40:41 pm
Absolutely stunning CC. Looks picture perfect. Wish we had snow here once in a while, but our snow never settles like that.
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Post by: judydawn on January 20, 2013, 09:46:25 pm
It is a gorgeous picture CC, love to see one of you and Chance out walking - bet you are rugged up ;D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on January 20, 2013, 09:52:01 pm
It looks nice CC but I'm glad I'm here going to be a wonderful 24 degrees here, sun is shining, birds are singing, so is the washing machine better go and hang out the washing.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 20, 2013, 10:14:52 pm
Stunning CC  :)
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Post by: astarra on January 20, 2013, 10:23:49 pm
Just beautiful CC. :)

MF I hop-e everything is OK in your street.  ???
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 20, 2013, 10:44:51 pm
What else do you do when you have the morning all to yourself? Mop the floors of course. No DS to walk all over them before they dry :D
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Post by: Nikkit on January 20, 2013, 11:20:14 pm
CC just love that photo of yours. I should have been on here yesterday - it would have cooled me down...it was 40 here again  :P
My place is brown, dry, dusty and as far from lovely as you can imagine in the middle of summer!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 21, 2013, 01:36:12 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on January 20, 2013, 10:30:11 am
We had a lovely lunch at Mullaloo beach hotel with DS, DIL and baby Sophie. Arrived home and went onto balcony to find 3 police wagons and 2 ambulances parked opposite the house. One of the ambulances left with flashing lights and insaw a police officer bring a boogie board up from the rocks. Lots of people around watching and crying but no idea what happened. Wasnt a shark attack as still heaps of body boarders in the water .  ???

Just heard on the news that it was a 47 year old man who was caught in a rip while swimming at Clayton's beach late  yesterday afternoon. Sadly he passed away. He was a holiday maker from the UK and his family were with him on the beach  :(
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 21, 2013, 02:46:45 am
That is awful MF. How sad for that family.
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Post by: obbie on January 21, 2013, 03:10:41 am
so sad MF
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Post by: astarra on January 21, 2013, 03:37:45 am
What a terrible thing to happen - especially while on holidays.  :'(
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Post by: kt2 on January 21, 2013, 03:39:11 am
That's so sad MF. Terrible for his family  :'(
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Post by: Yvette on January 21, 2013, 03:47:04 am
Very tragic story
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 21, 2013, 03:47:36 am
From what I saw yesterday I feared the worst.
What an awful thing to happen on holiday. I feel for the  family.
That beach should have warnings about the rips. It's a surf beach not a swimming beach  >:(
We take the kids there to play in the sand and have a paddle but would never let them go above their knees.
A lovely swimming beach 2 minutes away by car.
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Post by: courton on January 21, 2013, 06:25:25 am
A few prominent signs could have averted the tragedy.
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Post by: chrissa on January 21, 2013, 07:17:58 am
I've been on holidays - did anyone miss me :D

I had to go back to work today and I've struggled.  Really don't want to go back tomorrow, maybe it's time to retire.

I have soooo many posts to catch up on..........
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 21, 2013, 07:25:48 am
Of course we have Chrissa. How was the holiday?
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 21, 2013, 08:37:05 am
I wondered where you were Chrissa ;D Of course we have missed you!!

Terrible tragedy at the beach MF, there should be more done to alert people of the dangers >:(
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Post by: judydawn on January 21, 2013, 09:05:35 am
Sad news.   Locals are aware but tourists get caught time and time again in these situations at a lot of our beaches.
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Post by: maddy on January 21, 2013, 10:03:47 am
So sad MF...rips are certainly scary...have been caught in them twice myself when younger.  luckily I knew had to get out of it.

Speaking of beaches, down there today at Barwon Heads with the kids.  DS had his mates Birthday party, great day for it too. 
DS very pleased with himself, as his very first attempt at surfing was successful   8)  He's still grinning about it   :)
boys out fishing tonight, so relaxing with some bubbles & rubbing aloe Vera on my sunburn   :-[

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Post by: johnro on January 21, 2013, 10:07:11 am
Allow me to firstly apologise - a couple of weeks back a few lovelies asked for the Dutch apple pancake recipe (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=12401.0). Thankfully the lovely Trudy jogged my memory and I have posted in Breakfasts and for those wondering about the puff dumpling pan - muffin pans or gem irons work as well!!!  :)  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 21, 2013, 10:16:54 am
Quote from: maddy on January 21, 2013, 10:03:47 am
boys out fishing tonight, so relaxing with some bubbles & rubbing aloe Vera on my sunburn   :-[

Whoopies Maddy :-)) :-))
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 21, 2013, 10:22:48 am
Ooh Maddy. You forgot to slip, slop, slap. Good to see you are staying hydrated too ;)
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Post by: maddy on January 21, 2013, 10:24:26 am
Oh, forgot to mention about my "Les Miserables" experience yesterday.
We were in gold-class....highly recommend as it goes FOR SO LONG!
15 minutes in, I'm thinking "Crud, I hate this movie....what's with all the singing!"   :P
1/2 way through I am in awe of Hugh's performance, and I'm glued.
Right at the very end....my bladder could withstand no more (the bucket of coffee in morning, and 2 wines during we're to blame).... Sprinted to the loo...and missed the ending!

CRUD!



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Post by: Amy :-) on January 21, 2013, 10:30:35 am
Good one Maddy LOL ;D
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Post by: judydawn on January 21, 2013, 11:43:08 am
 :D You'll have to go back and see it again then maddy.
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Post by: jeninwa on January 21, 2013, 11:55:08 am
Do you want me to tell you what happens Maddy:)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 21, 2013, 02:21:47 pm
Maddy  :-)) :-)) :-))

I had fears of being bored witless, and was thinking if they keep singing..."I was peeling a potatoe, and put the skin in the bin, and then I nicked myself, oohhhh"  but when Hugh picked up the ship rope he pulled me in ship, line and anchor. Loved it! Maybe I will watch this again when it goes to rental.
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Post by: maddy on January 21, 2013, 11:29:29 pm
Quote from: jeninwa on January 21, 2013, 11:55:08 am
Do you want me to tell you what happens Maddy:)

 ;)  DD filled me in...sort of glad I missed it, I would have walked out of there with raccoon eyes  :'(   LOL
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Post by: Yvette on January 21, 2013, 11:43:21 pm
Hugh dies  ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 21, 2013, 11:46:29 pm
 :o :o :o

That's it, I'm not watching it if Hugh dies :(
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 22, 2013, 12:55:17 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on January 21, 2013, 02:21:47 pm
Maddy  :-)) :-)) :-))

I had fears of being bored witless, and was thinking if they keep singing..."I was peeling a potatoe, and put the skin in the bin, and then I nicked myself, oohhhh"  but when Hugh picked up the ship rope he pulled me in ship, line and anchor. Loved it! Maybe I will watch this again when it goes to rental.

CP I think you are confusing good musicals with Elvis Presley movies. LOL  ;D He couldn't act so he just sang all of his lines. If you enjoyed Les Mis then you should rent Phantom of the Opera.
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 22, 2013, 12:57:52 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on January 21, 2013, 11:46:29 pm
:o :o :o

That's it, I'm not watching it if Hugh dies :(

He is an old Man when he dies. You really should watch it Amy. I have seen the stage play at least 3 times and the movie was just as good if not better in some ways. We went to see it last Monday and I still have the music going through my head.  :)
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Post by: Yvette on January 22, 2013, 01:21:53 am
IMHO Phantom is nowhere near as good as Les Mis
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Post by: Jamberie on January 22, 2013, 01:37:39 am
I fell asleep at Her Majesty's Theatre in London watching Phantom :o
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 22, 2013, 01:44:17 am
LOL Jamberie ;D I've never seen Phantom of the Opera either :-))

Quote from: Delightful Den on January 22, 2013, 12:57:52 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on January 21, 2013, 11:46:29 pm
:o :o :o

That's it, I'm not watching it if Hugh dies :(

He is an old Man when he dies. You really should watch it Amy. I have seen the stage play at least 3 times and the movie was just as good if not better in some ways. We went to see it last Monday and I still have the music going through my head.  :)

I might see if it is still screening at the cinema when mum gets home from Perth. I don't think she has ever seen Les Mis either ;)
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Post by: obbie on January 22, 2013, 03:02:55 am
working
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Post by: astarra on January 22, 2013, 03:23:19 am
Have visitors in for dinner tonight, and  have just spring cleaned 3/4 of our bedrooms.  :-))
Meal ready to cook at the right time, house all tidy and vacuumed, windows all cleaned - just bathrooms to clean after 3 girls have finished their baths... they have been having a water slide.  :)
Table set, kitchen cleaned, and linos all mopped already  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 22, 2013, 03:26:53 am
OMG Astarra you are organised.
I have played a bit on computer, done a little housework, played go fish and now playing snakes and ladders. And no I am not winning ;D
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Post by: obbie on January 22, 2013, 03:40:39 am
wish I was at home all day, instead of here
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 22, 2013, 03:41:34 am
Not much longer Robyn.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 22, 2013, 05:04:11 am
Not a lot. Finished the ironing, cooked a bit, chatted to DH.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on January 22, 2013, 05:20:42 am
I've been painting my windows i'm getting new blinds in about 10 days.  Beautiful day down here but we could do with a nice lot of rain.
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Post by: trudy on January 22, 2013, 05:28:01 am
Not a lot, had coffee this morning with our eldest daughter and her girls.  Babysitting this afternoon and having dinner with friends tonight.
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Post by: courton on January 22, 2013, 05:54:45 am
Went to see the preview of zero dark thirty last night...about the search and capture of bin laden. Apart from the first 30 minutes where there are a lot of scenes with prisoners being tortured by Americans, very good film.
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Post by: mcmich on January 22, 2013, 05:58:21 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on January 22, 2013, 03:26:53 am
OMG Astarra you are organised.
I have played a bit on computer, done a little housework, played go fish and now playing snakes and ladders. And no I am not winning ;D

Love snakes and ladders - Guess Who? is another favourite.
I still have all of my childrens board games, they get them out every now again and we have lots of fun.  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 22, 2013, 05:59:40 am
I love board games too ;D We have a deluxe edition of Scrabble so that has always been a favourite :D
And I have 3D Snake and Ladders, which is really fun :D
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Post by: mcmich on January 22, 2013, 06:03:52 am
I love twister too - so much fun.
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Post by: deedub on January 22, 2013, 06:07:51 am
Kids have tennis clinic 4 mornings this week, so we've been walking up there with the dog to drop them off, then dog & I walk back to pick them up later. Used the pedometer today and was surprised to learn that it's a 1.6km round trip, which we do twice a day. So used to walking around the neighborhood, don't usually stop to think about distances - gotta love incidental exercise!
While kids were at tennis I did grocery shopping and some cooking. After lunch more cooking then DD7 & I got stuck into her overflowing chest of drawers to weed out clothes that don't fit anymore etc. 3 more bags of stuff out of my house, yay!
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 22, 2013, 06:08:52 am
We regularly play Farmopoly, Rummikub and Scattegories.
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Post by: mcmich on January 22, 2013, 06:19:57 am
Quote from: DizzyGirl on January 22, 2013, 06:08:52 am
We regularly play Farmopoly, Rummikub and Scattegories.

Oohh, never heard of farmopoly - I suppose I don't look in the toy section anymore so not up to date with new games out.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 22, 2013, 06:39:00 am
Farmopoly is a farm based monopoly game for kids. Not sold at major stores. We get it through one of our suppliers. There is ponyopoly and puppyopoly and dogopoly from memory.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 22, 2013, 06:42:36 am
I love the sound of those DG :D Especially puppyopoly!!
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Post by: mcmich on January 22, 2013, 08:08:29 am
Quote from: DizzyGirl on January 22, 2013, 06:39:00 am
Farmopoly is a farm based monopoly game for kids. Not sold at major stores. We get it through one of our suppliers. There is ponyopoly and puppyopoly and dogopoly from memory.

I think I would like any of the above. Waiting for grandchildren *sigh*
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 22, 2013, 08:21:39 am
When you become a grandmother Mich I will send one down for you
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 22, 2013, 08:43:13 am
Quote from: mcmich on January 22, 2013, 08:08:29 am
Quote from: DizzyGirl on January 22, 2013, 06:39:00 am
Farmopoly is a farm based monopoly game for kids. Not sold at major stores. We get it through one of our suppliers. There is ponyopoly and puppyopoly and dogopoly from memory.

I think I would like any of the above. Waiting for grandchildren *sigh*

You will have extra GC eventually Mich, because you will have DFGC ;D
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Post by: judydawn on January 22, 2013, 09:11:43 am
Not a lot here.  Lovely day so took DH for a walk around the marina and then further, looking for a post box.  They sure spread them far and wide these days.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 22, 2013, 09:15:59 am
I am sure Geoff would have enjoyed the walk JD  :D

Housework, washing and paying bills today.

Not my idea of fun. Cleaning lady back on Friday   ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 22, 2013, 09:31:01 am
Farmopoly sounds great DG. I will google it.
Loved guess who as a child Michelle. Must buy that one for DS birthday in may. He will love it,
I love scrabble Amy, words with friends is a similar smartphone game that is fun.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 22, 2013, 09:31:26 am
:)
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 22, 2013, 09:33:33 am
I don't have a smartphone Kimmy :(
I have a board game called Upwords, but I much prefer scrabble ;D I love getting seven letter words, but I hate it when you can't find anywhere to put them :-))
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 22, 2013, 10:27:34 am
Me too :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 22, 2013, 11:37:44 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 20, 2013, 09:46:25 pm
It is a gorgeous picture CC, love to see one of you and Chance out walking - bet you are rugged up ;D
Here you are Judy me and Chance walking the lane :-* :-*
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/c85f880315a5d6915fab4dcbf4d5e595.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on January 22, 2013, 11:42:04 am
Oh thank you CC, you look warm enough in that cold environment and walking briskly probably keeps you warm too.  :-* :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 22, 2013, 11:47:59 am
Lovely photo CC :D :D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on January 22, 2013, 09:48:31 pm
Nice photo, love looking at snow but wouldn't want to be in it.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 22, 2013, 10:07:28 pm
Another gorgeous photo CC  :)

Takes me back to my childhood.  We had such fun in the snow when we were children.

It looks magical. Sometimes I miss the change in seasons.

Chance is gorgeous  :)
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Post by: Yvette on January 22, 2013, 10:09:58 pm
Lovely photo CC  :)
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Post by: kt2 on January 22, 2013, 10:17:57 pm
Lovely photos CC, thanks for sharing them with us!  ;D ;D
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Post by: droverjess on January 22, 2013, 10:24:51 pm
Chance looks very handsome CC.

What age for farmopoly DG please ?
Have found it on line.
Nephew, will be 7 soon. Probably too young... What do you think? Thanks

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Post by: goldfish on January 22, 2013, 10:32:17 pm
That's a beautiful photo, CC - you should have a print framed!!  Chance is one lucky fellow, that's for sure!! :D
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Post by: maddy on January 22, 2013, 10:44:56 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on January 22, 2013, 10:24:51 pm
What age for farmopoly DG please ?
Have found it on line.
Nephew, will be 7 soon. Probably too young... What do you think? Thanks

Some reviews here on amazon DJ
http://www.amazon.com/Late-for-the-Sky-4099559/product-reviews/B000AS4PM6/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1

Love that pic CC....here we are sweltering, and you have gorgeous snow  8)
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 22, 2013, 10:57:36 pm
DJ my DS got it for his 8th birthday and loves it. It is recommended for ages 8+ but I think it would be fine for a 7 year old. There is a quick play option instructions included which might be a good start to the game. We play the full version and it takes us days as we play a little each day.
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Post by: maddy on January 22, 2013, 11:57:39 pm
So, we have finally discovered what the mystery pong is, in DS's room (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/illness/t2503.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-illness.php) have been searching for ages!
He had a potato in his school pencil case....it had gone to liquid  :-))
I asked him why there was a potato in there?.....they had potato Olympics at school....it's been in there since August  :-))
 
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Post by: Halex on January 22, 2013, 11:58:31 pm
OMG :o :o :o ;D ;D
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Post by: Yvette on January 23, 2013, 12:03:49 am
Yucko  :P :P
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Post by: goldfish on January 23, 2013, 12:07:40 am
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D - the ultimate scientific experiment!! :-)) :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 23, 2013, 12:09:30 am
Maddy thats gross :-X :-X :-X
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 23, 2013, 12:40:32 am
Eeewwwww Maddy how gross. I made DS clean out his bag, pencil cases etc in the first week of holidays. We had 5 drink bottles in there lol
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 23, 2013, 01:31:59 am
Oh Maddy!
I hate those mystery smells. It never ends well....
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Post by: obbie on January 23, 2013, 02:35:06 am
gross
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 23, 2013, 02:46:56 am
I'll bet he's scarred for life now  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 23, 2013, 02:50:22 am
Maddy that is soooo gross. Boys are gross.
Lovely photo CC. You and chance make a lovely couple ;)
Gardening duty up at kinder today. DS5 ripped his tshirt, DS4 went down slide too fast and scratched his back and I couldn't start DH's blower vac but tried 4 times. Bl##dy power tools.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 23, 2013, 02:52:25 am
LOL Kimmy ;D
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Post by: kt2 on January 23, 2013, 02:54:49 am
Oh Maddy that's so gross but also SSOOOO funny!! Ugh!! :o :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 23, 2013, 03:27:40 am
I know how bad that smell would have been maddy, well maybe my semi rotten potato experiences have never been as bad as yours though as at the first whiff I have searched high and low for the cause and after the first time, I now know what a rotting potato smells like.   You might need to buy him a new pencil case.

I remember years ago when I had a terrible smell in my kitchen appliance cupboard and it took me a few days to put 2 and 2 together.  The last thing I had used the food processor for was to make fish patties so I took the lid off that and phew, yes that was the culprit.  I had hand washed it and that was obviously not enough to get rid of the fishy smell.  After a wash in the dishwasher, problem solved. Thank goodness the Thermomix doesn't retain smells - I've been lucky enough to not have had a smelly seal and lid.
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Post by: maddy on January 23, 2013, 03:35:04 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on January 23, 2013, 02:50:22 am
Maddy that is soooo gross. Boys are gross.

indeed they are Kimmy!....but luckily they are so smoochy though...it amazes me what grossness I find hidden in that room  :P

Judy, I could just imagine that stench!! Eeww.
I am soaking it in hospital grade disinfectant, then see how it goes after washing it.  I Would have turfed it, but it was a $20 quicksilver one...so will try and get the smell out first.

Experimented with those steamed ladybug cakes (disappointing), and have some mochachino brownies in the oven right now.
cricket training starts again tonight, so better think about dinner soon.
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Post by: Halex on January 23, 2013, 04:19:11 am
Recovering from the madhouse yesterday. 5 kids here.
Take the extraboy back to his temp carer later.

Today the boys have been fighting, playing  nicely now. I notice its early morning they fight maybe before  the kids meds start to work, poor love.

Anyway the fridge needed sorting, now I know where the money has been going, cheese, i must have about 4kg of different types  of cheddar, plus other cheese ???

Plus i thought I had a leek, but no found, 1/2 cabbage, 4 carrots, 1 tomato, 1/2 pumpkin, the leek, 2 spring onions from garden & 2 zuchinis & 2 green capsicums.

So made up a colslaw as a start :)

Will be taking sime cheese away with us.

 :)

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Post by: obbie on January 23, 2013, 05:20:46 am
working
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Post by: Yvette on January 23, 2013, 05:34:38 am
Me too  :(
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 23, 2013, 06:09:27 am
Cleaned out the first aid boxes. Now in one plastic container. Cleaned the shower, took me ages. I hate doing that job. Cleaned out all DS toys and books. Now time to relax before cooking dinner.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 23, 2013, 06:10:34 am
You've done well DG :D
I'm tryin clean up Clinker's mess... his feathers are all through the house :P
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 23, 2013, 06:13:20 am
Amy it has taken me all school holidays to catch up on the housework. I usually only have time for a quick clean.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 23, 2013, 06:16:17 am
At least you have caught up now DG.... ready for another term ;D And I'm sure the house must be sparkling!! :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 23, 2013, 06:20:10 am
Watered the back garden with the bore then found I needed to do some maintenance work on the fittings leading to the bore - water squirting out everywhere.  I hate having to do these jobs but what can you do, you need it working right now, not when and if you can find someone to come in and fix it.  Sat DH outside in the shade, put the trigger hose in his hand (had to put a rubber band on the trigger as he hasn't the strength to hold it in for any length of time) - gave him something to do for a short time before I took over and did the area out in the sun.  Retirement village living - at times like this, it looks very tempting ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 23, 2013, 06:27:46 am
My mum amd aunties have a ball at their retirement village. Mum has a beautiful 2 bedroom villa. Anything at all that she wants installed or maintained is done through the village maintenance crew. All the bus trips. Mind you my mum is 12yrs older than you and wouldn't have been looking at that stage of her life. I would love to live there. Have to be over 55yrs so another 2yrs and I will see how DH feels about it?  :D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 23, 2013, 07:16:26 am
I have had 3 extra kids here today,  so it was busier than normal. There was lots of crafting activities by they girls, Lego for the boys, a sausage sizzle for lunch and a cupcake competition in the afternoon. My dishwasher has been on twice today, and there is a mess in my house as not everything has been put away properly yet. In the middle of it all, I decided to make potato gnocchi for the first time.
I am lookin forward to a quiet evening :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 23, 2013, 07:17:13 am
A busy day here. Housework then hairdresser for foils and a cut &blow dry. Now at nail salon having a pedicure and then my nails done
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 23, 2013, 07:24:20 am
Sounds like fun MF!! ;D

Love the cupcakes ES :D :D
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 23, 2013, 07:27:42 am
Lovely cupcakes ES. Seemed like a fun but exhausting day.
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Post by: goldfish on January 23, 2013, 07:30:24 am
The cupcakes look terrific ES - I'll bet the children had a ball!! :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 23, 2013, 07:48:24 am
The girls did really well with the cupcakes ES, sounded like a fun day.  Hats off to you for organising it.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on January 23, 2013, 08:08:08 am
Foils, nails and a pedicure, what luxury, I've had the carpets cleaned today and have been moving furniture out and in,  really wondering DO I really need all these possessions.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 23, 2013, 08:30:46 am
That's my kind of day MF.

The cupcakes are great ES. Sounds like a great day.
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 23, 2013, 12:56:39 pm
I had to do my first school visit of the new year. Spent the day working with a new untrained business manager. I didn't get home until 5:30 then went out for a short easy 5km run. First run in a week. It felt good.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 23, 2013, 01:40:13 pm
last day at work before 6 days off, going camping to Denmark (WA) for the week.
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Post by: obbie on January 23, 2013, 08:58:49 pm
going to work
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Post by: Halex on January 23, 2013, 10:04:01 pm
Quote from: Greyhoundmum on January 23, 2013, 01:40:13 pm
last day at work before 6 days off, going camping to Denmark (WA) for the week.

Have fun.

We are off to Kalbarri tomorrow :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 23, 2013, 10:06:11 pm
Have fun Hally, gosh it only seems like yesterday that you got home from the last holiday.
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Post by: maddy on January 23, 2013, 10:09:41 pm
Errands in town, before it heats up....and still trying to get my curly hair girl out of bed...teenagers  :-))....she was the one who insisted she's coming.
DS working with his Dad, so hopefully they can get back early enough, and work on getting this pool up.
  DS has given given me a list....a new grip on his cricket bat, buy a mini bat bat for autographs, and something nice for dinner...cheeky monkey.
I'll grab the "what's for dinner" book that's on hold, and do a quick scan before groceries.
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Post by: Halex on January 23, 2013, 10:15:02 pm
Quote from: judydawn on January 23, 2013, 10:06:11 pm
Have fun Hally, gosh it only seems like yesterday that you got home from the last holiday.

I know it does seem like that :)

This will be it until April, unless we go to Melbourne :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 23, 2013, 10:17:39 pm
I'm waiting for my grand-son to be dropped off this morning, haven't had him for a few weeks so looking forward to it.  Pity it's going to be high 30's here today - looks like an inside day.
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Post by: Halex on January 23, 2013, 10:34:55 pm
Well you will have a fun day, what about gd?
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 23, 2013, 10:47:39 pm
Quote from: Delightful Den on January 23, 2013, 12:56:39 pm
I had to do my first school visit of the new year. Spent the day working with a new untrained business manager. I didn't get home until 5:30 then went out for a short easy 5km run. First run in a week. It felt good.

Yippee!!! :D

Quote from: Greyhoundmum on January 23, 2013, 01:40:13 pm
last day at work before 6 days off, going camping to Denmark (WA) for the week.

I'll wave to you from Albany GHM :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on January 24, 2013, 12:43:25 am
I'll wave too Amy!! :)
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Post by: mab19 on January 24, 2013, 05:04:51 am
DD came today to take the girls home.  I was missing them before they even reached the end of the street.  :(
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 24, 2013, 05:14:07 am
Resting today. DS and I have been watching concerts. First Abba, then Midnight Oil, Kylie and now Bon Jovi.
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Post by: obbie on January 24, 2013, 05:55:08 am
at work
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Post by: mcmich on January 24, 2013, 05:59:31 am
 8) DG. Love all of those - wish I could have been there instead of work.

Just when I thought I would have a cruisy day, I ended up with 2 very sick patients, amazing how in 1/2 an hour you go from probably have time to do some online education to won't get meal break. Hope they turn the corner this evening.
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Post by: judydawn on January 24, 2013, 06:01:19 am
Quote from: Halex on January 23, 2013, 10:34:55 pm
Well you will have a fun day, what about gd?

Only 1 child today Hally - DD said 2 would be a nightmare at this time of the school holidays so GD went to work for a few hours with her Mum.  Once they returned, the fighting started within minutes  :-));  Had a great time before they got back though  ;D

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Post by: Halex on January 24, 2013, 08:23:24 am
Bet Fetch  had a great time.

Kids are hot & bothered  & lazy, well my boy is, the end of the holidays drive me mad, best to go away :)

 ;D ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 24, 2013, 10:09:21 am
We were going away for the long weekend, but it has fallen though. :( We might just pretend that we are at the shack instead:)
Play board games, go to the beach, swim and have a lazy time.
I am not looking forward to the routine of school next week. I wish holidays would last longer
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 24, 2013, 10:47:43 am
Me too ES.
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Post by: Halex on January 24, 2013, 11:04:45 am
Quote from: EmeraldSue on January 24, 2013, 10:09:21 am
We were going away for the long weekend, but it has fallen though. :( We might just pretend that we are at the shack instead:)
Play board games, go to the beach, swim and have a lazy time.
I am not looking forward to the routine of school next week. I wish holidays would last longer


Oh thats a shape ES. Pack up, go to the beach, do no housewrk & enjoy.

We leave tomorrow lunchtime, dh has to work >:(
 :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 24, 2013, 11:34:10 am
Have a wonderful time Hally. I hope it doesn't get too hot for you.

I have talked most of the day as we had friends for lunch. They both teach so they are off back to work soon.
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Post by: Halex on January 24, 2013, 11:23:33 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on January 24, 2013, 11:34:10 am
Have a wonderful time Hally. I hope it doesn't get too hot for you.

I have talked most of the day as we had friends for lunch. They both teach so they are off back to work soon.

Thanks cookie, dh needs the break, stressed about mil & work. So a lovely week in Kalbarri is a good option :)

 :)
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Post by: obbie on January 24, 2013, 11:44:29 pm
paperwork
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Post by: jo_nz on January 25, 2013, 12:30:30 am
DD had her second day of kindy today (well, 4 hrs - it finished at 12.30)  ;D
It didn't go quite as smoothly as the first day, and it was harder for me leave.

So I've spent the morning with DS doing errands.  One more week before he goes back to school, so it's nice to be able to have some one-on-one time with him.

Still taking things a little slowly other than that - DD had a gastro bug last week, and then me.  DH had it mildly, but then got "reactive arthritis" so he's been a bit of a mess too.  He's on steroids now and feeling pretty good, so hope that continues.
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Post by: judydawn on January 25, 2013, 12:39:32 am
That gastro bug went right through my DD and her family then her best friend and her family - not nice.

I have the gardener here this morning - huge job cutting back a large shrub which sets down runners which root.  Not sure if he can remove it in the 4 hours he will be here so it looks like a return visit.  Better him than me doing it though  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2013, 05:43:51 am
The gastro bug has been pretty lethal over here too. Touch wood we haven't had it but friends have been ill for a few weeks.

This morning I went into the city. RPH. I have volunteered to participate in a medical study thing. Today was for some tests etc and to see if I am suitable. I passed as suitable so far. DH wasn't so lucky/unlucky, his blood pressure was too low. I progress to the next stage now before I am accepted for the trial.
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Post by: Nikkit on January 25, 2013, 06:17:44 am
Ooooooo bliss. I have just waved goodbye to my 2 gorgeous children. They have gone with my Mum up to their cousins (my brother) place for a couple of days.
What on earth do I do now? Make a loooonnnnggggg drink and sit back and enjoy it with a book, go clean out the horse paddocks, do some long overdue housework, do the BAS and last years tax return, clean out my knicker drawer....
desicions decisions........
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Post by: mcmich on January 25, 2013, 06:18:01 am
Lucky You Cookie - the Guinea Pig.  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 25, 2013, 06:22:11 am
Quote from: Nikkit on January 25, 2013, 06:17:44 am
Ooooooo bliss. I have just waved goodbye to my 2 gorgeous children. They have gone with my Mum up to their cousins (my brother) place for a couple of days.
What on earth do I do now? Make a loooonnnnggggg drink and sit back and enjoy it with a book, go clean out the horse paddocks, do some long overdue housework, do the BAS and last years tax return, clean out my knicker drawer....
desicions decisions........

option 1 nikkit sit back and relax for a couple of hours then decide
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Post by: mcmich on January 25, 2013, 06:25:44 am
Pour the drink - don't waste the time on cleaning and paper work.  :D
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Post by: Nikkit on January 25, 2013, 06:36:09 am
Ok option 1 it is.
Thank you ladies  ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 25, 2013, 07:16:54 am
It is Friday after all :)
I had a few things planned, but was looking after a friend's daughter today, who had a nasty reaction to a beesting. We did manage to get DD's new school uniform, but came straight home. When we got home, all the kids in the street came over to play, so I had extra's for lunch, but No bread in the house as I didn't get to the supermarket. I made cheesy puffs for lunch which were devoured by the kids, and baked a sour cream loaf which has risen really well. I also baked a chocolate zucchini cake, but that is looking pretty flat. DS did a taste test and said it was good - especially with the choc chips.  Now just waiting for DH and we will get together with the neighbours for Friday night drinkies :)
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Post by: Amanda on January 25, 2013, 08:03:09 am
Drove home from Melbourne today.
We had a great week, but it will be good to sleep in my bed tonight.
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Post by: astarra on January 25, 2013, 08:08:59 am
Housework today, followed by a check up at the docs (all good, bub even managed to surprise doc with the strength of it's kicks!!  :D ), followed by a bit of paperwork  :-\, then dinner then sorting freezer as our farmer friend has had the lambs killed and he dropped in a whole lamb  :o  ;D, tired now so might have a bath and go to bed!  ;)
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 25, 2013, 08:15:37 am
Not long home. Been out socialising with friends today.
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Post by: droverjess on January 25, 2013, 09:05:02 pm
Trying to put order and cleanliness back into my home!
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Post by: Frozzie on January 25, 2013, 09:34:06 pm
Nothing today.. Watch the rain lol

Ewww to the potato,. Going to have to train ds not to do gross stuff lol..

Yesterday shopping...
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Post by: obbie on January 25, 2013, 10:00:09 pm
yesterday was work, now 3 days home to cook..... :)
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 25, 2013, 10:22:29 pm
Going grocery shopping. Need to get DS some new school shoes.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 25, 2013, 11:06:47 pm
BBQ lunch with friends and lots of lamingtons :D
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Post by: jo_nz on January 25, 2013, 11:30:34 pm
DH working today and the kids being diabolical (more than usual)!
Want to go out to spotlight, but hate the crowds and queues in the weekend, so think I will wait till monday (or maybe tues so I can take just one kid)

Been doing loads of washing and about to clean the bathroom. Fun times here!
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Post by: johnro on January 26, 2013, 02:55:03 am
......mob and internet service only just reconnected - 470mm rain in the past 36hrs took out some of telstra's fibre optic cables. Interesting experience in the shops today with majority of stores needing customers to have that dirty word -CASH (http://www.picgifs.com/smileys/smileys-and-emoticons/money/smileys-money-239000.gif).  
My sister and DD still have no power after losing it at 10am yesterday - again all roads in and out of Rockhampton are cut. I have never seen so much rain in such a short period of time.

(http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2013/01/25/1226562/126696-rocky.jpg)

This street is not in a flood prone zone actually one of the suburbs in the foot hills of the ranges.

DD just phoned from pharmacy, to say that a bridal party in with most in tears as the road is cut and the wedding is at the Caves on the northern side of the cit (Gracemere is to the west) - SES to the rescue, DD had been in constant contact with them as medication was needed by people on the other side of this washed out bridge.
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(http://resources0.news.com.au/images/2013/01/26/1226562/337816-cq-floods.jpg)
SES are going to transport the wedding party and the majority of bride's family across the food plains into Rocky
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Post by: Frozzie on January 26, 2013, 03:26:39 am
Wow robyn.. Hope your ok..

Dh said we will not be living amywhere too closse to water or flood area.. Poor ppl that get hit every year or near :(
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Post by: Amanda on January 26, 2013, 03:31:02 am
Picked up the dog from the kennels at Murray Bridge, done some washing, I've wrestled the last of the plums away from the birds (they ripened while we were away, as I knew they would) and have made plum jam & a plum cake.
Going down to town in an hour or so to visit my mum, then pick up daughter and bring her home.
No idea what we are having for dinner tonight, though!
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Post by: cookie1 on January 26, 2013, 08:31:13 am
Robyn the photos are quite Scarey.

Happy Australia Day everyone where ever you are.
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Post by: johnro on January 26, 2013, 08:45:06 am
.....road is now open to emergency vehicles - general traffic in a couple of hours  :)  :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 26, 2013, 08:45:29 am
Hope all our members from flood affected areas are doing OK, the photos say it all Robyn.  I hope that wedding went off well.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 26, 2013, 08:46:03 am
Robyn those photos are unbelievable. So hard to believe Mother Nature can do these things. Hope you stay safe and dry.
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Post by: Frozzie on January 26, 2013, 09:08:42 am
It would definately be a wedding to remember..

Just hope everyone says safe for whatever reason... Horrible news about that poor pregnant mother who told her kids to get out of the car after getting hit by a car going the wrong way up the local hwy then her and her hubby getting hit a second time by a truck.. Horrible accident and she lost her battle for life today.. Their father is still in critical condition in bne :(( so sad.. The kids are fine.. Physically anyway :(
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 26, 2013, 09:49:55 am
Like Cookie said those are very scary photos Robyn.Very good news that you are OK :-*
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 26, 2013, 10:00:17 am
That's awful Frozzie.

I went for a long bike ride this morning then went to the Australia Day breakfast put on by the local council. This afternoon I went to the pool and swam 4 x 1km. Tonight I am not doing anything.
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Post by: judydawn on January 26, 2013, 10:03:42 am
Terribly sad story Kim, hadn't heard that one.

Have a restful night DD - you've certainly done enough today ;)
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Post by: Frozzie on January 26, 2013, 10:09:42 am
It is devastating.... Makes you cherish your family even more if thats possible.. Everyone is praying the dad survives.doesnt look good though.. Mum said they only said head injuries to bne:((. One of the worst accidents in a while ... And all because of idiots going the wrong way up the highway.. They are known to police apparently.. Makes you so angry and sad..

My heart breaks for those poor kids.. :(
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Post by: obbie on January 26, 2013, 09:39:44 pm
Ditto your thoughts Kim.
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Post by: maddy on January 26, 2013, 10:54:00 pm
Oh that's so incredibly sad Kim  :'(  Those stories make our life whinges so petty.

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Post by: Amy :-) on January 26, 2013, 10:57:03 pm
Well said Maddy. That is a heart-breaking story Kim :'(

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Post by: goldfish on January 26, 2013, 11:39:33 pm
That's just gut wrenching, Frozzie. Words just fail thinking about those who cause these kinds of accidents .. You just wonder how they live with it all ....
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Post by: Amanda on January 27, 2013, 01:10:58 am
Three loads of washing done and out, chicken cut up and put in marinade, carcass now in the slow cooker making me some lovely stock.
All this and I'm still in my nightie!!
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 27, 2013, 01:39:25 am
Lol.. Don't get nightie dirty ;)

Cleaning and cooking today.
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Post by: dede on January 27, 2013, 10:35:27 am
Had to get our self another temporary car as our car is going in for surgery soon. Not sure how long before we get it back :(.
Anyway here is a pic of before and after of the little cheap car we brought. Think DS might be even interested in using it for driving around once I have finished with it.

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It's amazing what some cut and polish and elbow grease can do :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 27, 2013, 10:55:02 am
That's amazing Mandi. :o
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Post by: judydawn on January 27, 2013, 10:59:13 am
Mandi you are an amazing woman - most women would leave that job to their husbands.  What a difference your hard work made to that car.
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Post by: dede on January 27, 2013, 11:03:22 am
It gave the old car a new life.
I'm too impatient to wait for DH to do it Judy. :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 27, 2013, 11:19:26 am
Wow!  You are obviously keeping your hands busy ;D
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Post by: dede on January 27, 2013, 11:26:14 am
Took me nearly all day to detail the car inside and out. Smells pretty good now. :). Feels strange driving an older car though. I even have to wind the windows down manually :o. Lol.
Reminds me of my first cars before kids :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 27, 2013, 11:33:35 am
Awesome job Mandi.  Can't believe it's the same car.
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Post by: dede on January 27, 2013, 11:40:31 am
I know. They look so different. I thought the car would come up well with a good polish, but didn't think it would come up that well. :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 27, 2013, 03:56:01 pm
Just back from my afternoon dog walk.I started in brilliant sunshine but came back in pouring rain :P
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Post by: courton on January 27, 2013, 07:24:32 pm
What is the time there CC?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 27, 2013, 07:25:41 pm
It's 7.25pm here Courton :) pitch black outside :D
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Post by: courton on January 27, 2013, 07:28:50 pm
Only three members on! Is this what it is like at this time of day/ night?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 27, 2013, 07:33:27 pm
Yes usually there is only Uni and myself.Sometimes there is only me :D
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Post by: droverjess on January 27, 2013, 09:29:16 pm
Went for a country walk today and first signs of spring, or is it?

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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 27, 2013, 09:44:17 pm
Nice photo DJ.I haven't seen any Snowdrops yet.There are a few Daffodil leaves pushing through the earth here.
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Post by: mcmich on January 27, 2013, 09:47:38 pm
Snowdrops and daffodils - it does sound like spring is on its way.
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Post by: mcmich on January 27, 2013, 09:50:57 pm
Will be taking DSD 15yrs to get new school shoes and backpack if she ever wakes up, then a late lunch with DB and SIL to celebrate their birthdays.  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 27, 2013, 09:52:28 pm
Have a nice day shopping and celebrating Michele ;) ;D
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Post by: Halex on January 27, 2013, 11:11:48 pm
Just making some bread for breakfast :)

Having TM up in Kabarri is just the best. Sliced basic bread is $5 here, I heard one lady moaning about the bread here & I told her I made my own, she was very jealous :) ;D

Coud start a little bread stall outside of my unit $5 for fresh warm bread, it would sell like hot  cakes ;D :D

 ;D
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Post by: judydawn on January 28, 2013, 01:49:49 am
It certainly would Hally but I think you are on holiday to relax not bake  ;)
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Post by: astarra on January 28, 2013, 03:36:23 am
The last few days...busy busy busy - Shopping, BBQs, cooking (love my TM!!), visiting friends, having visitors in, sorting, washing everything in sight  :-)) , packing and repacking my freezer to try to fit a whole lamb in that I didn't know was coming (but not complaining...YUM!!) and still not enough room so ended up taking some to MILs freezer (she has about 5 freezers!!  :-\ ) which we then ended up having lunch there  :) .... and on it goes. Going to be very busy most days this week....
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Post by: deedub on January 28, 2013, 04:52:35 am
I've been in holiday mode the last few days, just pottering around. Did a mini clear out of the kids bedroom & playroom, more bags to go to charity and the rubbish bin. Cleared out my pantry this morning because I found a grub on a container this morning (luckily not inside). 😛 I keep everything in containers but the moths still hang around!
Took dog for a walk, made some biscuits - just in time because kid next door has just popped in for a play!
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Post by: obbie on January 28, 2013, 07:22:36 am
extra kids been her for the weekend.

no internet till 30 minutes ago.

school 2morow.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 28, 2013, 07:27:44 am
A bit of housework today as I will be out a lot this week. Some washing and hand washing. Reading and a nana nap, which is unusual for me.
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Post by: Nikkit on January 28, 2013, 07:29:32 am
Up early and off to the beach with my spotty horse, my girlfriend and her horse thismorning. Was beautiful down there. We rode up and down in the water for a while (me laughing at him grunting all the way) then we played. About 50 horses on the beach thismorning - was great. Had a cuppa and a yummo caramel cake I converted. (and it worked  :) )
Home and helped load the trailer full of rubbish to go on the chuck out pile on the verge. Annual junk out time is coming where the council comes and picks up all the treasures we no longer need. I say 'treasures' as I always seem to find good stuff at other peoples piles. Love roadside shopping. (much to hubby's disgust - until I find some good stuff for him!)
Friends over for a bbq tonight, so should go make a salad.
A lovely day  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 28, 2013, 07:44:51 am
Great idea Hally. Might end up paying for the holiday ;)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on January 28, 2013, 07:55:31 am
Had a reasonable lazy day, did a bit of sewing, talking with my neighbour, lazing on the Internet, then my DS and family called in with half a huge crayfish which we grilled in the BBQ it was too big for anything else, it was so sweet and yummy , a nice surprise .
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 28, 2013, 11:20:25 am
Lucky you! I love crayfish, and it would be delicious on the BBQ. I was cooking burgers on my BBQ last night and it ran out of gas >:(
I did some housework today and got organised for the week ahead. I made bread rolls and icecream.  I picked another enormous zucchini, so i invited my MIL over for dinner, and we had stuffed zucchini. Everyone enjoyed it except for DS. I even have some leftovers for lunch tomorrow.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 28, 2013, 11:31:43 am
Yum crayfish. You are a lucky girl AB.

A little cooking for this weeks lunches. Pulled out swimming, kinder and school bags and cleaned and packed them ready to go.  Getting exciting only two more sleeps till DS5 first day of school.
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Post by: obbie on January 28, 2013, 07:57:36 pm
we go back to school today :)

work for me
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Post by: droverjess on January 28, 2013, 09:29:06 pm
How lovely Nikkit.

On standby for agency, then not called.
Made lunch and bread, housework and bought a new curtain track to replace broken one in our bedroom.
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Post by: jeninwa on January 28, 2013, 10:09:25 pm
Up at 4am to take my cousin to the airport, back in bed with my ipad.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 28, 2013, 10:40:09 pm
I don't blame you Jenny! 4am is a bit early :-))

Kimmy, is it you or DS5 who is excited? ;D

Brenda, you lucky thing. I love crayfish too :D

Nikkit, sounds like you've had a lovely day so far :)

Astarra, I noticed you hadn't be online much for a few days ;)
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Post by: astarra on January 28, 2013, 11:06:13 pm
Hello everyone - catching up on here in the few minutes I have spare....  :D
Miss6 doesn't go back to school til next Tuesday!  :)
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Post by: Frozzie on January 28, 2013, 11:57:48 pm
Wow mandi.. Good effort on the car!
A little boy died yesterday..why do ppl go out and watch the storm ... He and his mum had a tree fall on them while watching the storm :( so sad..
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Post by: astarra on January 29, 2013, 12:01:47 am
That is so sad Froz.  :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Frozzie on January 29, 2013, 12:41:32 am
I know.. So many ppl were out in the storm and it was lucky there weren't more fatalities.. Glad it's all over and very sad for the mum in critical condition :(
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Post by: cookie1 on January 29, 2013, 05:42:28 am
Hairdresser and podiatrist. Still thinking about the afternoon.
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Post by: mab19 on January 29, 2013, 07:05:19 am
Sewing day here today.  We meet once a week but there is usually more talk than sewing.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 29, 2013, 07:14:40 am
Spent time in the kitchen then unexpected visitors (2 lots) this afternoon - now the day is almost over, where did it go ???
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 29, 2013, 08:13:36 am
Had to take DS back to swimming lessons. Got a devastating call whilst there. My BFF husband has cancer and been given 3 months to live. Life just isn't fair at times.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 29, 2013, 08:33:59 am
The running around in mums taxi has begun. Swimming lessons today fir one snd school playdate for the other. School starts tomorrow and kinder Thursday. And we are down to one car. New gearbox needed for DH's hilux. Very expensive so will definitely not be looking in shopping thread :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 29, 2013, 08:42:26 am
Quote from: DizzyGirl on January 29, 2013, 08:13:36 am
Had to take DS back to swimming lessons. Got a devastating call whilst there. My BFF husband has cancer and been given 3 months to live. Life just isn't fair at times.

So sorry to hear that DG :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: judydawn on January 29, 2013, 08:46:53 am
Dreadful news DG.
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 29, 2013, 08:48:33 am
so sad DG, love and prayers to your friend xxx

trying to find accommodation for Singapore for the 5 of us, MF if you read this where do you stay?
thinking between Hard Rock and festive on sentosa

also trying to organise school stuff ready for next week, order it all online only to find they haven't sent half the stuff, it's meant to be easier this way but turning into a big headache ::)
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Post by: Frozzie on January 29, 2013, 08:54:30 am
So sad dg... Hugs x
Thoughts and prayers are with your friend and her family x
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 29, 2013, 09:18:29 am
What devastating news DG for your BBF husband and family.A warm hug from me :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 29, 2013, 09:45:52 am
Terrible news DG. It's just not fair. Sending a big hug xox
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Post by: stacelee on January 29, 2013, 09:53:33 am
DG,  that is terrible news for your friend and you.  My prayers are with you.

Suzanne, we stayed in a serviced apartment a couple of years ago which was located at Clarke Quay.  Somerset Liang Court.  It wasn't very fancy, but was in a good location and was very clean and comfortable.  We had a two bedroom apartment for 10 days.  I think they have three bedroom apartments as well.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on January 29, 2013, 10:01:32 am
Sorry to her your news DG.  She is luck to have you as a best friend you can help her stay strong
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 29, 2013, 12:11:15 pm
Quote from: stacelee on January 29, 2013, 09:53:33 am
DG,  that is terrible news for your friend and you.  My prayers are with you.

Suzanne, we stayed in a serviced apartment a couple of years ago which was located at Clarke Quay.  Somerset Liang Court.  It wasn't very fancy, but was in a good location and was very clean and comfortable.  We had a two bedroom apartment for 10 days.  I think they have three bedroom apartments as well.
thanks stacelee we looked at the serviced apartments but we are going with another family so have to decide together
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 29, 2013, 12:24:55 pm
DG, so sad to hear your news.
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 29, 2013, 07:31:58 pm
Thanks everyone. It is very sad. They have 2 children who will be left without a dad. I knew it was coming. He got diagnosed with cancer over 2 years ago and was in remission but it came back. When she told me of his symptoms and what was happening I didn't think he had long.
As I now live 5 hours away I feel do useless. I just want to give her a big hug.
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Post by: Yvette on January 29, 2013, 11:19:00 pm
So sorry DG
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Post by: Halex on January 29, 2013, 11:41:11 pm
Quote from: *suzanne* on January 29, 2013, 08:48:33 am
so sad DG, love and prayers to your friend xxx

trying to find accommodation for Singapore for the 5 of us, MF if you read this where do you stay?
thinking between Hard Rock and festive on sentosa

also trying to organise school stuff ready for next week, order it all online only to find they haven't sent half the stuff, it's meant to be easier this way but turning into a big headache ::)

We used to stay around Orchard Road.

This April we are staying at the Shangria La on Sentosa. We figured this souited us ette for cp. :)
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Post by: Halex on January 29, 2013, 11:43:36 pm
DG, I am so sorry to hear this, I hate the cancer word, it is so very very sad & devastating  to loose a dh  with a family.

Prayers are with her.

H
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Post by: cookie1 on January 30, 2013, 12:31:34 am
DG how very sad for all concerned. Hugs.


Suzanne we stay in Scott's road just off Orchard. Possibly not suited to a couple of families though.
Hally you are obviously going up in April. We hope to go about the third week in March.
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Post by: jeninwa on January 30, 2013, 12:34:19 am
So sorry to hear your news DG.
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Post by: Halex on January 30, 2013, 12:51:22 am
Quote from: cookie1 on January 30, 2013, 12:31:34 am
DG how very sad for all concerned. Hugs.


Suzanne we stay in Scott's road just off Orchard. Possibly not suited to a couple of families though.
Hally you are obviously going up in April. We hope to go about the third week in March.

Yes cookie, we are going the week of anzac day. Looking forward to it.

Are you going to Legoland, we woukd like to, just have to work out how to get there.

 :)
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Post by: obbie on January 30, 2013, 01:04:41 am
sorry to hear your news DG.

working today
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Post by: mab19 on January 30, 2013, 02:34:19 am
DG, so sorry to hear your sad news.
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Post by: deedub on January 30, 2013, 03:22:37 am
Such terrible news DG, very close to home for me.... thinking of your friend and her family.

Today the kids went back to school, and I actually feel a bit mopey - maybe because it means I have to go back to work tomorrow!
Walked the dog, ran some errands, washing and ironing, a bit of reading. Had to attend a work call for my annual performance review, was not happy as it's my day off but it has to be submitted today and both my boss and I have been on leave.... anyway turned out to be a good thing as I got a very good rating which means I'm eligible for a pay rise and a decent bonus this year!!! Was a nice surprise, thought I'd just get the average rating but my boss obviously thinks more of my work than I do!
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Post by: Yvette on January 30, 2013, 03:36:35 am
Well done Deedub great news it is nice when you are appreciated  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 30, 2013, 03:47:06 am
Quote from: Halex on January 30, 2013, 12:51:22 am
Quote from: cookie1 on January 30, 2013, 12:31:34 am
DG how very sad for all concerned. Hugs.


Suzanne we stay in Scott's road just off Orchard. Possibly not suited to a couple of families though.
Hally you are obviously going up in April. We hope to go about the third week in March.

Yes cookie, we are going the week of anzac day. Looking forward to it.

Are you going to Legoland, we woukd like to, just have to work out how to get there.

Yes we are going to legoland, DS7 can not wait talks about it everyday and we aren't going until August  :-)), there is a coach/bus that takes you there and back so this is what we will be doing, I so wanted to go for the F1 but the kids aren't too keen and it's something DH and I will do on our own

 :)
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Post by: maddy on January 30, 2013, 03:50:01 am
Great job deedub (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/party/t3412.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-party.php)

DG...so sorry  :(  XXXOOO


I'm rejoicing the fact I  have finally reached the bottom of my 2 laundry hampers today  (http://yoursmiles.org/ssmile/pozitive/s0803.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/s-pozitive.php).....it's the small things in life that really bring happiness  :P
Getting all the school stuff ready for tomorrow...I claim I don't like routines, but I really am looking forward to getting back to a semi routine at least.....to celebrate the occasion, going to the movies & lunch with a friend  :D
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Post by: kt2 on January 30, 2013, 04:02:50 am
So sorry to hear your sad news DG  :(
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Post by: goldfish on January 30, 2013, 04:06:51 am
DG... A terrible shock to hear such devastating news...prayers are with you and your friend and her family .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 30, 2013, 05:42:34 am
We are sort of thinking of going to Legoland Hally. As Suzanne said there is a bus that goes up/ over there. We only spend a week up there and try to do a couple of touristy things each year. We want to go and see the gardens out near the casino this year. I believe they are lovely. I want to go to the botanical gardens too and the orchid house. it's just a matter of fitting it all in. We haven't been to the Changi museum yet. I know I am going to find it VERY emotional so I have to be in the correct frame of mind 
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Post by: gertbysea on January 30, 2013, 08:49:22 am
DG so sorry to,hear of your BF DH.  Cancer is a b*****d alright.  

Gert
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Post by: Emme on January 30, 2013, 09:02:38 am
DG sorry to hear the news  about your BF DH.  So sad for every one concerned. 


Marie
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Post by: judydawn on January 30, 2013, 11:00:51 am
Today I had 3 hours respite whilst the cleaner was here - a male cleaner this time who did a great job and was so bright and bubbly that I'm sure he made DH's day. It was so nice for him to have male company for a change whilst I went out with my list of things to do - I managed to get all jobs done bar one which I can do tomorrow locally so not a problem.   
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 30, 2013, 11:39:29 am
Thats good to hear Judy :D
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 30, 2013, 08:04:13 pm
Great news Judy.
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Post by: Frozzie on January 30, 2013, 08:15:18 pm
Great news judy.. Maybe you CAN request him?
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Post by: obbie on January 30, 2013, 08:25:10 pm
Great news judy
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Post by: Yvette on January 30, 2013, 10:36:38 pm
That's good Judy you should ring and say how good he was and you want him all the time.
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Post by: Nikkit on January 30, 2013, 10:39:16 pm
Home today after a couple of days at my Mum's. You know how you have it in your head all the things you want to do before you get somewhere? Kids and I discussing it all the way and then...we came across a 2 car MVA. We were first on the scene - well plenty of others had driven past, but no-one had stopped.  ???
Long story short - they were all ok. Some minor injuries from airbags, both cars totalled.
Not a good feeling when one lady was crying 'my baby' and I looked in the back of the car to see a baby seat upside down (not strapped in properly) but then finding out that the baby had just been dropped off at daycare. Whew! I'm ususally pretty cool calm and collected when the proverbial hits the fan, but wasn't too sure if I could have handled that scenario.
An off duty ambo stopped and helped - he was great.
Anyway - found out that the cops can take 40 minutes to get to a MVA when you tell them that it is on a major highway and traffic is slowed by it  ??? ??? and if you ever come across anything like this and the airbags have gone off then call for ambo's as well as even though 2 ladies told me they were all ok - they actually had minor chest pains and difficulty breathing. Geeze - and I'd asked them all those questions too - more than once.
So, by the time the police came and they said I could go I'd been standing in the sun for over an hour, so with no hat (I'd cleaned out the car that morning and taken my hat and brolly out  :( ) I was a bit sunburned and had a screaming headache. So the plans the kids and I had all went out the window and we went straight to Mum's.

The day ended nicer with us all going to a Brazillian BBQ restaurant for dinner - YUMMO!
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Post by: judydawn on January 30, 2013, 11:13:12 pm
What a good Samaritan you are Nikkit - amazing how people drive by, someone has to be the first to stop though to call for help and it was their lucky day when you just happened by. 

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Post by: gertbysea on January 30, 2013, 11:17:28 pm
Well done you Nikkit.

Hopefully lesson learned re baby seat!

Gert
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Post by: Halex on January 30, 2013, 11:21:34 pm
Deedub, fantastic news, going on holidays with your bonus? i always get a bit mopey too when school goes back. Monday for cp.

Suzanne, do you have any info on the bus to Legoland.

One trip we went to the snow dome & went tubing, that was great fun.

Cookie, yes so much to do.

We are all very excited.

Last night we went on a lovely sunset cruise.

 :)

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Post by: Amy :-) on January 31, 2013, 12:03:45 am
Very proud of you Nikki :-*
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Post by: Yvette on January 31, 2013, 12:04:57 am
Well done Nikki
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Post by: cookie1 on January 31, 2013, 12:23:05 am
Nikkit you must feel very good within yourself. I am so glad you stopped as the people may have needed you urgently. It could be any of us in those vehicles. You  are a lovely person.
We occasionally see things like that when we travel and I always feel very ill afterwards. I am ok at the time but ill when it is all over. When we were living in Carnamah we came across a roll over with 4 occupants in a tiny car, not a happy outcome for any of them.

Hugs and kisses to you Nikkit. Thank you from the car occupants and I hope they learn to secure the baby carrier.
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Post by: Nikkit on January 31, 2013, 12:49:46 am
Thanks for the flowers Judy  :)
And thankyou everyone else.  :)
 
It is sad that no-one else stopped before me, the highway is so busy, so there would have been at least 10 cars go past before I got there. I didn't even think about anything really - just that there were 3 ladies out of cars and no-one else there, so it had only just happened about 30 seconds before I got there. Are we all so busy and in a hurry to get places that we can't stop to help someone in need?. We had plenty to do on the way - but they seemed to be not so important when we came across the accident.

Gert and Cookie - the bit that got me was the baby seat too - I really hope they take a good look at that.

If you have a baby or child in a car seat - please please please go out and double triple check that it is strapped into your car the correct way. There would have been no second chances for the child in this accident. There are places that can check it for you - do it.

I think it is time I did a full on first aid course. I have been involved in 3 "incidences" over the past year where I have helped. In all of them everyone else has had serious meltdowns (and been totally useless!) or been in shock and I have kept it together. (not too sure how though!) In saying that - I have had to call the ambulance, but none have involved anything gruesome. Best I not get too cocky - I might be the useless bystander if there's blood.
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Post by: Yvette on January 31, 2013, 01:13:17 am
In Sydney you cannot install your baby seat yourself anymore you have to pay and take it to get done
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Post by: deedub on January 31, 2013, 01:19:32 am
Good for you Nikki - and how lucky that the baby wasn't in the seat and now the parents know to secure it properly. I remember as a kid we stopped at accidents a few times - my mum had trained as a nurse - and there was one time when there was a fatality. We kids weren't allowed near the scene but I never forgot it as mum was so shaken up. Always seemed to happen as we were returning from our Easter camping trip - luckily we were never involved in an accident.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 31, 2013, 01:27:36 am
Good thinking Nikkit. With even basic knowledge and common sense you will learn there is no need to panic. Learning the priorities  gives you a starting point in  helping . Learn the ABC's .  However before you get out of your car to help with an accident be sure you are in a safe place .

Gert
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on January 31, 2013, 01:35:42 am
Hugs for you Nikkit, I should let my DIL read this, she makes me so angry and I'm always telling her so, she lets GS take his shoulder straps off SO he can reach things,,,, DER... If she has an accident it will break his neck.  I'm blue in the face with anger.  So what if he screams, he doesn't do it with me and if he does I just turn the radio up.  He soon gets the message.   Better go ...don't get me started :D
Good advice Gert.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 31, 2013, 01:49:18 am
AB you cannot help stupid. Bad parenting . Bad decision.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on January 31, 2013, 01:58:55 am
well done Nikkit, hugs for you.

everyone should do a first aid course. you never know when you might need the info to help some one else.

My BF is a paramedic, and heaps of our other friends / dads at school, are too.
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Post by: Nikkit on January 31, 2013, 02:07:08 am
AB not should - DO. Do get your DIL to read this. Print the darned thing out and give it to her. PM me - I'll give you my phone number and she can call me  :)  You may be the worst MIL in the living history, but I'm sure you'll get over it and you'll have a grandson still alive if something terrible does happen.

Gert I think (?) I know the basics - but probably not, it has been a very long time since my last first aid course. And yes - I always make sure that I stop in a safe place with hazzard lights on. No way am I putting myself in danger - or my girls as they were in the car with me. No doubt you have seen some real stoopid things in your time that could have been easily avoided with a bit of thinking.

And thanks for the hugs everyone  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on January 31, 2013, 02:26:17 am
Oh yeah I have seen some really stupid stuff.  What ever happened to common sense?  My parents always made me figure stuff out by myself . They taught me to think before I act and allowed me to make some huge  bad decisions all by myself!!!!!  I learned how to use the Dewey Decimal System to find the answers. I had to present my father with the answers and the logic behind it . My parents were a pain in the ass. They never gave an inch to actually help me find the answers.

Today some kids are too lazy to even ask Mr Google but expect their parents to do their research for them.   I wish I had had it that easy.

Now,how did I get  there.?. LOL oh yes I was going to say .........

You can learn the basics of  first aid on the  Internet.

Gert
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 31, 2013, 03:02:39 am
Wow Nikkit, thank goodness for people like you.

We rolled our car on holiday several years ago and the night before we left, I replaced DS's baby seat with a proper booster seat with a five point harness fixed to the ancorage points in the car. I was so glad that I had purchased that instead of just a plastic seat that raises the child up as there wasnt even a scratch on him after the accident. We were so lucky that day - the car was written off, but no-one was seriously injured. We were on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere and luckily travelling with another family so we weren"t alone, and had the good fortune that another car stopped to help us and the driver of that car was a nurse who was able to assist us to the hospital.
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Post by: Emme on January 31, 2013, 04:57:54 am
Well done Nikkit, thank goodness you were able to help.   :)  A lesson for everyone.

Marie
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Post by: mcmich on January 31, 2013, 06:16:22 am
Quote from: Yvette on January 31, 2013, 01:13:17 am
In Sydney you cannot install your baby seat yourself anymore you have to pay and take it to get done

Well done Nikkit.

I didn't realise that Yvette - how is it policed? Do you have to present some sort of certificate to your insurance company?
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Post by: snappy on January 31, 2013, 06:27:25 am
I didn't know that either Yvette.  I see at daycare all the time car seats in the foyer because if grandma is doing the pickup for example, mum will leave the car seat there for her.

 I know that there are places who will install it for you but I didn't think it was compulsory?
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Post by: DizzyGirl on January 31, 2013, 06:49:37 am
As far as I knew it wasn't illegal to install any child or baby restraint yourself.

The RTA states
"Installation
Follow all the manufacturer's instructions carefully if you are fitting the restraint yourself. If the instructions have been lost, contact the manufacturer or seek advice from an Roads and Maritime Services (replacing Roads and Traffic Authority) Authorised Fitting Station. Find your nearest Roads and Maritime Services (replacing Roads and Traffic Authority) authorised child restraint fitting station or call 13 22 13.

For a free copy of the brochure A buyer's guide to child restraints call 1800 06 06 07."

Found at http://http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/children/childrestraints/index.html (http://http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/children/childrestraints/index.html)
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 31, 2013, 08:31:37 am
Well done nikkit.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 31, 2013, 09:04:52 am
Congratulations from me too Nikkit on your Good Samaritan deed. :-*
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Post by: astarra on January 31, 2013, 09:17:57 am
Wow Nikkit, what a day - so glad no baby was in that carseat.  :(  I am one of those 'mean mums' who have my kids strapped in properally (arm in etc) everytime we go anywhere, even just around the corner. And yes...I have been labelled a 'mean mum' for it. But my kids lives mean more to me than to take that sort of risk.  :-\

Today I had my 19wk scan... and everything was PERFECT!  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 31, 2013, 09:19:36 am
That's great news Astarra
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Post by: jeninwa on January 31, 2013, 09:20:36 am
Well done nikkit, I think everyone should do a first aide course, I have to have seniors first aide for my job.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 31, 2013, 09:28:36 am
Wonderful Astarra

Gert
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Post by: jeninwa on January 31, 2013, 09:30:48 am
Great news Astarra :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 31, 2013, 09:32:01 am
Pleased to hear the good news astarra.

Today I had a visit from Katie - lucky girl is on holidays this week so it was nice to catch up with her again.
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Post by: Amy :-) on January 31, 2013, 09:43:48 am
Quote from: astarra on January 31, 2013, 09:17:57 am
Today I had my 19wk scan... and everything was PERFECT!  :D

Thats what we like to hear!! :D :D :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 31, 2013, 10:35:13 am
That's great Astarra. Only 21 weeks to go ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 31, 2013, 10:44:13 am
wonderful news astarra, I must be a mean mummy too then, there's a you tube video that shows what happens when babies aren't strapped in and carseats are installed incorrectly, will definitely make people think twice
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Post by: kt2 on January 31, 2013, 11:42:35 am
From one mean mummy to another  ;) - that's fantastic news Astarra!  ;D ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 31, 2013, 12:57:24 pm
Yay wonderful news Astarra. ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 31, 2013, 01:32:25 pm
What a wonderful 19 week check-up astarra. I cringe when I think of what I did with my children in the car. Car capsules were brand new and had velcro. You young ones are so blessed to have all this technology to take advantage of.
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Post by: Katiej on January 31, 2013, 10:30:12 pm
Excellent news Astarra, really great to hear.

I had a lovely catch up with Judy & Geoff yesterday afternoon, always nice to visit JD and just sit & chat.

Today I'm cleaning the house and starting preparation for my DH's birthday tomorrow. All the family are coming over for dinner.
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Post by: Halex on January 31, 2013, 10:30:40 pm
Astarra, fantastic news :)
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Post by: Yvette on January 31, 2013, 10:41:58 pm
So pleased for you Astarra  :)
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Post by: Nikkit on February 01, 2013, 03:35:51 am
Great news astarra  ;D

I've just had the "tooth farrier" (Equine dentist) out to do 2 extractions on my 22 year old horse, and he didn't need them done. With some efficient and very effective tooth grinding all is good in there and no need for surgery.
Oh - this should go in the happy thread!
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Post by: astarra on February 01, 2013, 05:55:57 am
Thanx everyone, we are really really pleased!  :D
Woke so early this morning and was on such a high anyone would think I was on drugs! Just so so so happy!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Hope the next approx 20weeks go as fast as the last 20!!  ;D
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Post by: obbie on February 01, 2013, 06:32:30 am
1/2 way, wow.

Great Astarra
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Post by: cookie1 on February 01, 2013, 06:46:52 am
Went to do a few bits and pieces this morning and saw my gorgeous librarian that I used to teach over 30 years ago. We had a lovely coffee together. She is a lovely person, must have been her first teacher's influence.  ;) ;)
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Post by: mab19 on February 01, 2013, 07:22:50 am
That's wonderful new Astarra.

Had lunch out with a girlfriend today then we did over the shops.  My friend bought a rolling pin but I couldn't find anything to tempt me.  Sad I know. :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 01, 2013, 08:45:51 am
Grocery shopping and a day at mum's. DH tagged along which was nice but after a full week of us sharing one car, he needs to get his back and go to work ;) Very cold here today but no complaints as we have had a good batch of rain :)
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Post by: Emme on February 01, 2013, 09:12:16 am
Wonderful news Astarra   :)

It was nice that you could catch up with your friend Cookie    :)

Marie
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Post by: rainbow on February 01, 2013, 10:24:10 am
Exciting Astarra I have friend whose daughter is 21 weeks and I am always asking how's it going, movement, scan etc, must drive her mad, glad that you are sharing xxxx
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Post by: Lucyluu on February 02, 2013, 05:10:34 am
Market shopping, and now I'm making Chinese plum sauce from the tic of yum website will let you know how it goes.
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Post by: obbie on February 02, 2013, 05:21:42 am
went grocery shopping with 2 kids..
They were really good..


i was surprised.
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Post by: Frozzie on February 02, 2013, 05:45:41 am
Great that the kids were good Robyn !
Great news Astarra..

We went to take my iPad in to the apple store as it just wouldn't turn on and the guy got it to work ...said ok great must have been one of those weird things then get home and not working again.. Aargghh Rang the store and asked what he did .. Press the two 'power' buttons and hold for 45 secs and still nothing and as its still under warranty they will replace it with a new one .. So dh is back at the store now!!
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Post by: astarra on February 02, 2013, 05:54:28 am
Quote from: rainbow on February 01, 2013, 10:24:10 am
Exciting Astarra I have friend whose daughter is 21 weeks and I am always asking how's it going, movement, scan etc, must drive her mad, glad that you are sharing xxxx

LOL - I was hoping you all weren't getting sick of hearing about it!!!  ;D
Told the girls on Thursday, they were so excited!!
Miss2 has just come up and kissed my belly and said "love you, baby."  :D Awwwwww!!

Great kids were good for you, Robyn.  :D
Bummer about the phone, Kim.  >:(  hope you get a nice new one that doesn't stuff up on you.  :)
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Post by: Halex on February 02, 2013, 06:27:29 am
Frozzie, bummer hate that >:(

On the freeway, home in 30 mins :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 02, 2013, 06:41:31 am
Quote from: astarra on February 02, 2013, 05:54:28 am
Quote from: rainbow on February 01, 2013, 10:24:10 am
Exciting Astarra I have friend whose daughter is 21 weeks and I am always asking how's it going, movement, scan etc, must drive her mad, glad that you are sharing xxxx

LOL - I was hoping you all weren't getting sick of hearing about it!!!  ;D
Told the girls on Thursday, they were so excited!!
Miss2 has just come up and kissed my belly and said "love you, baby."  :D Awwwwww!!

What a cutie ;D ;D
Have you got names picked out Astarra? :D
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Post by: gertbysea on February 02, 2013, 07:18:26 am
Frozzie  that is a real pain in the butt.

Gert
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 02, 2013, 07:31:24 am
Washing and cleaning and fixing things. DS5 has been at school for two days and already cut his shorts with scissors and broken the strap off his hat. Boys!
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 02, 2013, 07:38:27 am
Oh dear Kimmy ;D
When I was his age at school we weren't even allowed to use scissors :-))
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Post by: Halex on February 02, 2013, 09:10:07 am
Home safe & sound.

Home Sweet Home :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 02, 2013, 09:14:54 am
Welcome home Hally. Now for the unpacking and washing ;)
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Post by: Halex on February 02, 2013, 09:21:16 am
Washing done, had a machine in the unit ;D laughing ;D ;D

Unpacking, only mine & dhs, cp doing his own :o :o wanted the ipad, I said one he had unpacked he coud have it ;D ;D

Swim & a bbq now :D

H :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 02, 2013, 09:26:40 am
Welcome home Hally - are the cats around or has one gone walkabout again?
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 02, 2013, 09:40:08 am
Sounds like you have it all worked out. You need to teach me some of your tricks Hally;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 02, 2013, 09:47:35 am
Very organised Hally, welcome home :D

Enjoy your BBQ, great weather for it ;D
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Post by: Halex on February 02, 2013, 10:04:55 am
Its cooler here than Kalbarri.

JD, Tycho is home, miss tangles out & about.

Yes, I like to be organised Kimmy :)

Having a glass of wine, made salads, bought bread :( & dh doing the sirloins on the bbq :)

Cp washing down outdoor table & laying it ;D
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Post by: judydawn on February 02, 2013, 10:24:15 am
It sounds as if life is back to normal already Hally - enjoy your BBQ.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on February 02, 2013, 10:29:11 am
Sounds lovely H.
I have a new outside broom, so after taking DS swimming, I swept the back verandah  and washed down the outdoor setting and the BBQ. It would have been nice to have a BBQ for dinner, but DH keeps forgetting to get a new gas bottle.
The washing machine has been going nonstop, and we had an extra 5 kids here for most of the day. We have finally finished our Christmas ham, so I made pea and ham soup for dinner.
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Post by: Frozzie on February 02, 2013, 11:20:14 am
Update re the iPad... They are going to replace it BUT we found out that the iPad we bought online at graysonline is actually cheekily 3G but from America so it doesn't work in oz as the card is integrated in the iPad .. They said it would be replaced with an American one and not an Australian 3G lol bum and will teach dh to check what he is actually buying.. I wasn't using it anyway but not impressed they can get away with it'
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 02, 2013, 11:24:30 am
Can't believe they can get away with that Frozzie. I have been looking at them to buy an iPad from too. Will stay well away now. Good that it will get sorted for you.
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Post by: Frozzie on February 02, 2013, 11:27:44 am
Dh bought a laptop off them too and the webcam is upside down lol so they definitely have odd items or dodgy items.. Seems to be high end products with faults..
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Post by: cookie1 on February 02, 2013, 11:48:45 am
Gee Kim that is bad.

Welcome home Hally. I noticed that Kalbarri had been pretty warm.
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Post by: maddy on February 02, 2013, 11:50:21 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on February 02, 2013, 07:31:24 am
Washing and cleaning and fixing things. DS5 has been at school for two days and already cut his shorts with scissors and broken the strap off his hat. Boys!

oh how did he enjoy school Kimmy?.....were you the Mother at the gates with tears, or the Mum doing heel kicks & punching the sky with glee?......I was the latter  ;) LOL


Nice day out with my girl shopping today.....well truthfully, it was more the case of dragging her around everywhere, to whines of when we're leaving, but in my mind it was mutual fun  :D

Time for a nice hot shower, as we're up early tomorrow.....watching a friend competing in a  camp-drafting comp.....he's trying to talk Hubby into doing it as well, but realistically, his well operated body (football injuries)....would just have a good laugh at him!

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Post by: Kimmyh on February 02, 2013, 08:36:34 pm
He loved school Maddy. Went two days then had a rest day which he was not happy about. I was ok....more the stunned mum... Oh this is really happening. Thought about him all day. Would school swallow him up? But he survived and so did I. The peace and quiet with only one home is amazing!!  Have a great day Maddy. Sleep ins another time.
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Post by: johnro on February 02, 2013, 10:04:08 pm
(http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/c100.0.403.403/p403x403/250735_4930399790635_712280661_n.jpg).....while searching for info regarding flood peak came across this magical pic (with thanks to Lyn Dumesny) - pity that in the daylight that almost mystical water is filthy, muddy smelly flood water - reality follows
(http://sphotos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/321340_446455535428185_649201277_n.jpg)
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Post by: obbie on February 02, 2013, 10:06:31 pm
Love the first pic   Robyn  with the sunset
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Post by: johnro on February 02, 2013, 10:10:57 pm
(http://sphotos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/c67.0.403.403/p403x403/64276_413036415447638_1483347149_n.jpg).....anyone up for a flying visit.  :)  :)
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Post by: Halex on February 02, 2013, 10:40:45 pm
The sunset  pic s beautiful, then daylight brings the real story.

H
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Post by: Frozzie on February 02, 2013, 11:25:54 pm
Think ill wait a bit Robyn lol.. Poor rocky.. :(
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Post by: Nikkit on February 03, 2013, 12:10:06 am
Wow I've landed at that airport heaps and never saw anything like that before johnro. It was always brown everywhere except for a splash of colour out in the station country where there was a bouganvillia at a water trough/mill/tank.
Do hope it all receeds soon and everyone can get themselves on the road to some normality.
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 03, 2013, 12:36:28 am
Holy guacamole :o
Impressive photos Robyn, but not in a good way for the airport :(
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Post by: obbie on February 03, 2013, 12:44:02 am
Is the airport closed
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Post by: johnro on February 03, 2013, 03:18:06 am
Sure is Robyn - after last passenger flight on Friday, only open to emergency flights (http://i717.photobucket.com/albums/ww173/prestonjjrtr/Smileys/SnoopyRedBaron.gif)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on February 03, 2013, 03:39:02 am
Hi everyone! I have been away on. Holiday in beautiful Denmark WA, so cool compared to Perth!! Very relaxing. Been away from my TMX for a week so guess what I'm doing today!!!  Apologies in advance if I'm not abreast of everyone's news I don't think I will have time to catch on a weeks on postings.  Busy week ahead, several toastmaster commitments then going up to Broome for work. 😄
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 03, 2013, 03:44:10 am
Hi GHM :D Glad to hear you are home safe after a relaxing holiday. I waved, did you see me? ;D
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Post by: mab19 on February 03, 2013, 04:06:43 am
Doing some sewing today.  Just putting together a couple of blocks for a quilt I am making. 
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Post by: obbie on February 03, 2013, 05:12:26 am
cooking
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Post by: judydawn on February 03, 2013, 05:24:31 am
It's a beautiful day here in Adelaide so I decided on an outing for Mum and Geoff.  We walked around to get Mum, boarded the train not far from her place and got off at the nearest station to Semaphore Beach - only about 7 stops from our neck of the woods.  A long walk down Semaphore Road where we bought fish and chips from our favourite fish shop (25 minute wait, that's how many people were lined up) then sat on the nature strip enjoying our lunch.  Wandered into some shops then back to the train, having no idea when it was due.  As luck would have it, 1 minute after we arrived - thank goodness my 90 year old Mum didn't need a rest on the 1 km walk back to the station.  She pushed the wheelchair most of the way back as it held her up.  My bet is she is currently fast asleep in her favourite chair - she did well for her age.  Lovely day.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 03, 2013, 05:35:16 am
Your Mum is a legend Judy I'm tried just hearing what you did, good on you for taking them out .
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Post by: DizzyGirl on February 03, 2013, 05:51:26 am
What a lovely day out for you all Judy x
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Post by: cookie1 on February 03, 2013, 06:03:42 am
Robyn, sorry I won't be coming up your way......I can't swim and it seems to be a pre requisite at the moment.

Judy, how lovely. I'm sure a good time was had by all. Lots of lovely fresh air for Geoff and your Mum.  You too of course.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on February 03, 2013, 06:25:15 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on February 03, 2013, 03:44:10 am
Hi GHM :D Glad to hear you are home safe after a relaxing holiday. I waved, did you see me? ;D
Ha ha I did Amy, I had two trips to Albany, love the Dome there and went kayaking on the river near the caravan parks, not sure of the name but the river had giant rocks in it a lot of fun.
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Post by: Amanda on February 03, 2013, 06:58:14 am
Bought too many books while the rest of the house was slumbering - curse online shopping!
Went out to brunch.
Baked brownies.
Picked blackberries for 1 1/2 hours.
Ate brownies.
Will now recline on the sofa for a quiet read I think.
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 03, 2013, 07:38:29 am
It sounds like you have the perfect life Amanda :D

Judy, glad to hear you had a good day out :D

Quote from: Greyhoundmum on February 03, 2013, 06:25:15 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on February 03, 2013, 03:44:10 am
Hi GHM :D Glad to hear you are home safe after a relaxing holiday. I waved, did you see me? ;D
Ha ha I did Amy, I had two trips to Albany, love the Dome there and went kayaking on the river near the caravan parks, not sure of the name but the river had giant rocks in it a lot of fun.

That would be the King River GHM ;) Glad you got to come down here too!

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Post by: Kimmyh on February 03, 2013, 09:07:45 am
Wow Judy, your mum is amazing. What a lovely day.

Glad your back home safe and well GHM.

Great first photo johnro.  Totally different in daylight.
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Post by: Frozzie on February 03, 2013, 09:34:53 am
Lovely day out judy .. Its Nice to have ONF of those days when you just go with it and it all works out nicely..
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 03, 2013, 10:04:09 am
What a lovely day you had with your Mum and Geoff Judy.Your Mum is certainly active for a 90 year old ;D

The flooding looks hordenous Robyn. :o
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Post by: maddy on February 03, 2013, 11:51:55 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on February 03, 2013, 10:04:09 am
Your Mum is certainly active for a 90 year old ;

She sure is  8)


well I managed to exhaust my family today  :P
after a big day at the horse arena, I dragged them to 2 antique & collectible warehouses....still on the hunt for a vintage green tray like Jamies (15 min.).....I did find one very close, same colour, but I was concerned that the 1940's paint would contain lead....so I left it there  :(
Then we went to see the wrinklies, then out for Chinese for dinner....think we made it home at 9 PM  :P....everyone pushing out zzzz's, but I'm catching up on recorded ghosty shows.  Just  watching one about the infamous Lizzie Borden house.....completely creepy, my perfect night time viewing   :D
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Post by: gertbysea on February 03, 2013, 08:19:29 pm
Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks.  When she saw what she had done gave her father 41!

Today I am moving into town  to a penthouse on the waterfront. I will be looking after two maltipoos for the next 10 days  ALL BY MYSELF!

Gert
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Post by: obbie on February 03, 2013, 08:22:10 pm
Lucky you Gert, someone on holidays.. :)
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Post by: Frozzie on February 03, 2013, 08:32:53 pm
Enjoy the time alone gert :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 03, 2013, 09:43:31 pm
What an adventure Gretchen and are those puppies in for a surprise  :D :D  Have a great 10 days, it will seem like a holiday - is there a pool in the complex, you will miss yours if not.
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 03, 2013, 10:27:01 pm
Make sure the maltipoos know who's boss Gert ;D
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Post by: Halex on February 03, 2013, 10:27:52 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on February 03, 2013, 08:19:29 pm
Lizzie Borden took an axe and gave her mother 40 whacks.  When she saw what she had done gave her father 41!

Today I am moving into town  to a penthouse on the waterfront. I will be looking after two maltipoos for the next 10 days  ALL BY MYSELF!

Gert

How lovely Gert :)
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Post by: Yvette on February 03, 2013, 10:40:49 pm
Have fun Gert

Glad you had a great day out Judy
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Post by: Halex on February 03, 2013, 10:48:19 pm
Back to school, yay

Back to routine, yay

& more importantly.............

Time to cook :D ;D ;D :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 03, 2013, 11:05:30 pm
Today I have defrosted the little freezer, I'm going to pull all the fridges/freezers out and clean behind them then will be re-doing inventories of their contents - might just do the ironing too as I have leftovers for today so no cooking needed.
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Post by: astarra on February 04, 2013, 12:52:24 am
So far.... sewn 3 buttons back onto uniforms - 2 of DHs, 1 on miss6s (who was so hyped up about trying it on again she accidently pulled it off - then was most upset!)  :-))
Got bread dough and Hs zucchini pizza dough rising. :)
Vacuumed the whole house  :)
Made beds
2 laods of washing washed and onto the line  :D
Done menus for week (still working on the lunchbox menus tho)  :-\
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 04, 2013, 01:33:07 am
Astarra, its getting to the point that I'm worn out before I read what you've done because I already know that you will have done heaps! ;D ;D
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Post by: Halex on February 04, 2013, 01:37:07 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on February 04, 2013, 01:33:07 am
Astarra, its getting to the point that I'm worn out before I read what you've done because I already know that you will have done heaps! ;D ;D

Amy its not 9.30 in tassie :)

At the gym climbing hills >:( routine again :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 04, 2013, 01:41:33 am
Oh yeah, I forgot that bit Hally ;D

Enjoy the routine, your body will love you for it ;) :D
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Post by: gertbysea on February 04, 2013, 02:43:35 am
The pool or part of it.

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Post by: kt2 on February 04, 2013, 02:49:41 am
Looks tough Gert!  :D
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Post by: astarra on February 04, 2013, 02:52:38 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on February 04, 2013, 01:41:33 am
Oh yeah, I forgot that bit Hally ;D


Nope, at 9:30 I was just cleaning up from breakfast - last day we can sleep in today before school starts again!!  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 04, 2013, 02:56:46 am
I hope you made the most of it!! :D
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Post by: kt2 on February 04, 2013, 02:59:22 am
Quote from: astarra on February 04, 2013, 02:52:38 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on February 04, 2013, 01:41:33 am
Oh yeah, I forgot that bit Hally ;D


Nope, at 9:30 I was just cleaning up from breakfast - last day we can sleep in today before school starts again!!  :D

It's the same here too Astarra! The calm before the storm!! :D :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 04, 2013, 03:05:22 am
took the boys to school this morning and miss Lily goes at 12.30 , I'm actually feeling nauseous just thinking about it plus I have a stress headache, why do they have to grow up :'(
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Post by: obbie on February 04, 2013, 03:09:42 am
Gert have fun :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 04, 2013, 03:54:59 am
Gert, I can't see you bikini clad body floating in the pool,? . .what are you doing, still getting you glass and bubbly organised ??
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Post by: Yvette on February 04, 2013, 04:00:42 am
 :D :D :D
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Post by: gertbysea on February 04, 2013, 04:05:21 am
The fridge.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/04/u2ajabyd.jpg) barely enough bubbles!

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on February 04, 2013, 04:09:58 am
Pace yourself Gretchen and it might last 10 days  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 04, 2013, 04:13:57 am
Or you might just have to venture out and restock! Looks and sounds lovely Gert. I am sure you are going to enjoy yourself. Don't forget to feed the dogs ;)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 04, 2013, 04:14:51 am
I wish you weren't so far away I'd bring my supply and join you ;D
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Post by: Yvette on February 04, 2013, 04:38:25 am
Enjoy yourself Gert
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Post by: Amanda on February 04, 2013, 05:02:08 am
An hour in the dentists chair, then an hour in Karen's gorgeous kitchen to recover.  ;D

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Post by: Yvette on February 04, 2013, 05:04:04 am
I hate the dentist
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Post by: judydawn on February 04, 2013, 05:52:33 am
You'd love Karen's kitchen though Yvette  ;D
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Post by: Nikkit on February 04, 2013, 06:09:39 am
Just love your fridge Gert. Who needs food when we have bubbles?
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Post by: mab19 on February 04, 2013, 06:17:24 am
Enjoy your self Gert  :)

Did the washing, vaccuumed the house then dusted.  Started on another block for the quilt.  Cooked.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 04, 2013, 06:25:26 am
Quote from: Nikkit on February 04, 2013, 06:09:39 am
Just love your fridge Gert. Who needs food when we have bubbles?

That is not my fridge but  the fridge where I am staying. Actually I have the same fridge but no grog in at as I keep a separate fridge for the wine otherwise I would be too tempted.

Gert
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Post by: DizzyGirl on February 04, 2013, 06:58:14 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on February 04, 2013, 06:25:26 am
Quote from: Nikkit on February 04, 2013, 06:09:39 am
Just love your fridge Gert. Who needs food when we have bubbles?

That is not my fridge but  the fridge where I am staying. Actually I have the same fridge but no grog in at as I keep a separate fridge for the wine otherwise I would be too tempted.

Gert

:D :D

Been at work today paying bills and doing ordering.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 04, 2013, 07:00:48 am
Gert have a wonderful time, the fridge looks ok for a while.

Suzanne, when they grow up and are earning money you can lunch with them, and if you are lucky enough go on girl holidays with them. The worry and concern stays there though.  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 04, 2013, 08:48:50 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on February 04, 2013, 03:05:22 am
took the boys to school this morning and miss Lily goes at 12.30 , I'm actually feeling nauseous just thinking about it plus I have a stress headache, why do they have to grow up :'(
How did miss lily go Suzanne?
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 04, 2013, 09:52:19 am
Yes Suzanne how was Lily when you left her at school? Hope you were ok.
My 2 GD's 5 started full time today. .
Both loved it but my DD missed Tayana but still has little Zach 2 and baby Jackson at home.
A boring kind of day here unpacking,washing etc. dogs and cat all happy to be home and DS, DIL and baby Sophie coming for dinner.
Feeling lethargic as flew home during the night.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 04, 2013, 10:26:44 am
she had a tear in her eye but the teachers were lovely and because they had half the class go in the morning it wasn't as hectic if all 19 kid's were there, she did tell the boys on the walk home that she has to go back Wednesday
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 04, 2013, 10:40:22 am
Awesome Suzanne .....and you?
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 04, 2013, 10:50:16 am
me being the adult held it together until I got in the car ::)
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 04, 2013, 10:56:09 am
forgot to say welcome home MF and we've booked our accommodation  at The Hard Rock hotel the kid's are beyond excited and still along time til we go xxx
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 04, 2013, 11:10:12 am
Oh Suzanne I did that for my first when he started 3yo kinder. It gets better :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 04, 2013, 11:11:38 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on February 04, 2013, 10:50:16 am
me being the adult held it together until I got in the car ::)

You did well, I don't think I got to the car.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on February 04, 2013, 11:16:27 am
Neither did I >:(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 04, 2013, 01:35:25 pm
Quote from: *suzanne* on February 04, 2013, 10:56:09 am
forgot to say welcome home MF and we've booked our accommodation  at The Hard Rock hotel the kid's are beyond excited and still along time til we go xxx

That's great news Suzanne I am sure it will be the perfect place for a family holiday  :D

Glad to hear Lily was fine onher first day. It's a gut wrenching feeling as a mum.
You blink and they are grown up  :(
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Post by: judydawn on February 04, 2013, 10:21:20 pm
I'm waiting for GS to be dropped off then I probably won't get a lot of adult stuff done today  ;D
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Post by: jo_nz on February 04, 2013, 10:43:57 pm
I'm working from home while DD at kindy - only another hour until I get to pick up my baby  ;)  She was really fine being dropped off the first day, but since then it's been hard to leave - she cries and clings to me and tells me she wants me to stay  :'(
I know she's fine once I go though - when I go back she's always happily playing, surrounded by new friends, and talks about it like it's the best thing ever. 

Lots of paperwork here - I've clearly been a bit too relaxed over Xmas & school holidays, so lots of catching up to do.  :-))
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Post by: astarra on February 05, 2013, 01:11:15 am
Dropped my grade1 daughter off today.  :( :)
She told me "ok, you can go now, I'll see you after school."  :-\  So I kept smiling and took the pre-schoolers to a friend's place for a while!  :D
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Post by: obbie on February 05, 2013, 02:56:03 am
kids are stronger than the Mums.
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Post by: Nikkit on February 05, 2013, 06:06:06 am
They certainly are - I remember bawling all the way home after mine did their first days. I admit - I was pathetic! Not now though - did a bit of a hop skip and jump back down the hill to home when they got on the bus yesterday!

I grocery shopped today...on...my...own.  ;D It was expensive as I just didn't fly around the aisles with 2 girls in tow, I had time to stop and look, and buy more things on special, so it wasn't really expensive then was it??
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 05, 2013, 06:16:06 am
another bonus well for me anyway a Victoria secret shop right on sentosa island
went and had morning tea with my sister and two DD's this morning, I went looking for shoes didn't find any DD20 found 2 pairs $380 worth for $140 bargain for her
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Post by: deedub on February 05, 2013, 11:21:45 am
Day off today, grocery shopping, washing, housework, lots of cooking. Managed to finish the book I haven't been able to put down - now I can catch up on the forum! DD9 had a friend over after school, when mum came to pick her up, she saw I had a TMX (it was beeping at me at the time) - knew all about them and had lots of questions. I should send her the link to the forum!
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Post by: rainbow on February 05, 2013, 12:17:33 pm
I felt the need to de clutter so I tackled my craft room, completely took everything off my craft table cleaned it and then only put back what I needed, then I got started making cards, felt so much better 🙋🙋🙋🙋(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/05/utudepu2.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2013, 12:19:42 pm
Nice workroom rainbow - plenty of table space there.
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 05, 2013, 01:02:48 pm
Good job rainbow, its always so satisfying to make a room look that neat and tidy! :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 05, 2013, 01:41:38 pm
Quote from: *suzanne* on February 05, 2013, 06:16:06 am
another bonus well for me anyway a Victoria secret shop right on sentosa island
went and had morning tea with my sister and two DD's this morning, I went looking for shoes didn't find any DD20 found 2 pairs $380 worth for $140 bargain for her

Good shopping for DD Suzanne. I love bargains and bought 4 pairs of shoes in Chiang Mai.
Shopped in Victoria Secret at Bangkok Airport. Was a lovely surprise as I didn't know they had a store there.
You will enjoy shopping in Singapore as  good value due to our strong dollar and mostly good quality products.
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Post by: obbie on February 05, 2013, 08:31:17 pm
love shopping
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Post by: judydawn on February 06, 2013, 01:53:41 am
Another 3 hours respite today - about to take off with Mum, have our hair cut, visit her ex neighbours in a nursing home, go to the recycle centre, pick up some prawns and go to the nursery to spend the voucher Katie bought around from forum members with all those other lovely gifts when I reached 20,000 postings.  Bit hot here today but nothing I can do about that.
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Post by: Yvette on February 06, 2013, 03:17:22 am
You are certainly packing in a lot in your three hours Judy  :)
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Post by: obbie on February 06, 2013, 03:48:45 am
Have fun Judy.

I am at work, by myself today
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 06, 2013, 03:51:30 am
Wow Judy, you are very busy today :)
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Post by: Yvette on February 06, 2013, 04:46:28 am
Amy how did the interview go?
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 06, 2013, 04:48:24 am
I think it went well, thanks Yvette :) The guy said he would phone me within a week to let me know if I am successful. Fingers crossed! :D
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Post by: DizzyGirl on February 06, 2013, 04:55:39 am
Fingers crossed Amy
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 06, 2013, 04:57:58 am
Amy we will all send positive thoughts for you.
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Post by: Yvette on February 06, 2013, 05:12:01 am
Hope you get it  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 06, 2013, 05:22:21 am
Thanks ladies ;D
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Post by: goldfish on February 06, 2013, 05:41:54 am
Fingers toes and everything in between crossed for you Amy!!!! :)
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Post by: jo_nz on February 06, 2013, 05:45:21 am
It's Waitangi Day here (public holiday) so not done too much. Been to a kid's birthday party at the swimming pool, tidied DS's bookshelf, made a slice for a meeting tonight, and cheesy marmite scrolls for tomorrow's lunches, and that's all!

Fingers crossed for you, Amy!
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Post by: goldfish on February 06, 2013, 05:55:14 am
Now sitting at bus stop for another 30 mins for bus to get me home *******^ car tossed a hissy fit and is now with the mechanic. Actually very pleasant weather wise and some quality forum time thanks to tapAtalk on the phone:)
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Post by: judydawn on February 06, 2013, 05:59:09 am
Well those 3 hours just flew by - did everything on my list except the prawns but I did pick up some meat bargains at Gawler River Meat and I put the nursery voucher towards a Citrus Splitzer which is a double grafted mandarin/orange tree.
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Post by: goldfish on February 06, 2013, 06:04:57 am
It is amazing just how fast those clock hands can whizz around, Judy. Be very interested to hear how your "double citrus" tree goes.  If you're growing citrus you certainly need a couple of chooks in the backyard (fertiliser) ;)
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Post by: judydawn on February 06, 2013, 06:08:35 am
I've never grown citrus or any other fruit tree GF so it is going to be a learning curve for me.  Not so sure about having chooks though - you can buy chook fertiliser can't you?
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Post by: cookie1 on February 06, 2013, 06:12:25 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on February 05, 2013, 06:16:06 am
another bonus well for me anyway a Victoria secret shop right on sentosa island
went and had morning tea with my sister and two DD's this morning, I went looking for shoes didn't find any DD20 found 2 pairs $380 worth for $140 bargain for her

Oh well it looks like I will be going to Sentosa again this year. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: goldfish on February 06, 2013, 06:14:18 am
YesJudy.. It's quite readily available and no doubt less trouble to have around in the garden ... Just teasing ... But I must say I do love having our two around...

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/02/06/vyseruge.jpg)
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 06, 2013, 06:44:48 am
definitely cookie, I can't wait;D
did some baking this morning with Lily before she went to kindy then went to ww's very strange on my own so used to having a helper, washed and remade all the beds and just made American brownies before school pick up
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Post by: maddy on February 06, 2013, 06:58:18 am
Sitting at the beach, scotch can in hand, not wanting to go home...it's 10c hotter there!....and wishing the march flies knew it was February ;-)
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Post by: judydawn on February 06, 2013, 06:59:50 am
Stay there until the sun starts to go down maddy - sounds nice where you are.
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 06, 2013, 08:41:56 am
Didn't know you could drink alcohol on beaches down this way Maddy ;)

Kinder drop off and pick up. Squeezed a 2 hour road trip in between to pick up car part for DH. Think he owes me one.
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Post by: kt2 on February 06, 2013, 08:46:17 am
Mmmmmm I agree Kimmyh! Maybe in the form of a second bowl set!!  ;) :D :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 06, 2013, 09:13:58 am
Oh yeah Kt2. You are clever. Will give it a try ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 06, 2013, 09:21:33 am
Good luck Kimmy ;D
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Post by: maddy on February 06, 2013, 11:11:22 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on February 06, 2013, 08:41:56 am
Didn't know you could drink alcohol on beaches down this way Maddy ;)

oops 
(http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/no/t26155.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-no.php?page=4)
We left when a stingray swam between the kids...have never seen them get out of the water so quick   :P
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Post by: meganjane on February 06, 2013, 11:12:28 am
Whew! Just spent all day in bits and pieces catching up on this thread. Goodness knows how many pages I read!!

I'm not even going to try to remember what everyone's been up to!!

I've been spending my days sorting out labels, posters, banners, business cards etc for MJ Skincare. Photos for the website, labelling stock, etc, etc as well as making products in between trips to Albany and playing bowls.

Today I took some products over to Pingrup as they now have a lovely new building for their Community Resource Centre and my products will be sold there.

Fingers crossed for you Amy!

You just posted while I was typing Maddy! Uh Oh! Beach fun cut short! Stingrays are usually very unlikely to harm you, but you can never be too sure...  Which beach were you at?
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Post by: maddy on February 06, 2013, 11:29:55 am
We go down to Anglesea MJ, family type beach.  With Steve Irwins tragedy with a stingray in their minds, the kids were almost running on top of the water!
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on February 06, 2013, 02:55:05 pm
Spent way too many hours on the freeway today!!! Then to top it off big line in the petrol garage and the poor flustered young assistant mixed up and charged three people for the wrong tank of fuel, she was very stressed sorting it out and it took thirty minutes!!! Off to Broome for two days will catch you all on the weekend. Hope you got the job Amy 😄
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Post by: obbie on February 07, 2013, 12:49:27 am
at work all by myself, till at least wednesday
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Post by: deedub on February 07, 2013, 12:59:55 am
Working from home today, hopefully will get time to catch up on the forum, been a bit slack lately! Taking kids to swimming lessons at 5.30
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Post by: obbie on February 07, 2013, 04:37:01 am
(http://dl4.glitter-graphics.net/pub/973/973704cioeznenj9.gif) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)


see what I found
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 07, 2013, 09:09:39 am
very productive day on the computer obbie  ;)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on February 07, 2013, 10:49:40 am
Obbie, when I looked at that earlier today, I was using Tapatalk, and it was just a picture of the jar. I couldn't figure out what you had found until I  looked again via safari :-))

I went to work today, but got a phone call to collect DD from sick bay at school. She complained about being tired and unwell this morning, but I thought that she was just having trouble adjusting to school , after the holidays,  so I sent her in.  >:(
I felt really bad as she vomited as soon as I got there and spent the afternoon asleep in bed.
Luckily, she is looking much better now and managed to eat a little dinner.  I hope it,s not contagious as DH & I are supposed to be going away on the weekend without the kids. :o
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Post by: judydawn on February 07, 2013, 10:55:00 am
It sounds like something that went right through my DD's family a couple of weeks ago and then through her best friend's family after that.  I hope for your sake it is not the same gastro problem ES.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on February 07, 2013, 10:57:41 am
Me too :o
I'm really looking forward to this weekend
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Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2013, 11:29:59 am
I spent the morning chatting to Jeninwa, kt2 and her cute son and Mama Fergie. Thanks ladies.
This afternoon we had visitors so I spent time talking to them. A very talkative day.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 07, 2013, 11:34:39 am
It was lovely meeting you today Cookie and you too Jen and kt2.  So glad I recognized you all😄
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Post by: kt2 on February 07, 2013, 11:37:46 am
Quote from: cookie1 on February 07, 2013, 11:29:59 am
I spent the morning chatting to Jeninwa, kt2 and her cute son and Mama Fergie. Thanks ladies.
This afternoon we had visitors so I spent time talking to them. A very talkative day.

It was a lovely catch up, really nice to finally put some faces to names ;D
Thank you Cookie, Jen and Mama Fergie!  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2013, 11:58:06 am
We are lucky people. Owning a thermomix seems to make people become instant friends.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 07, 2013, 01:04:01 pm
We are very lucky cookie as the thermomix has brought so many people together throughout the country.
Thanks for today  :)
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Post by: meganjane on February 07, 2013, 01:21:14 pm
How lovely for you all to catch up!

Today I spent the day in the kitchen at our local club. We had a mens' bowling carnival and we catered for nearly 60 blokes. Morning tea, lunch, nibblies, then tea.  Went well, but I'm exhausted.

Tomorrow off to beautiful Albany. My DD's Hen's day is Saturday. We're off to Chimes for lunch! Then tea at our place - pizzas in the pizza machines.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 07, 2013, 01:33:33 pm
MJ do the men ever wait on the women?
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Post by: obbie on February 07, 2013, 08:28:32 pm
That is funny CP.

productive day for me yesterday, not really.

When i am at work all by myself, I find things on my computer.

Today, i plan on printing up more recipes to cook, and to add to my blog, and to be on here too.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 07, 2013, 09:23:31 pm
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on February 07, 2013, 01:33:33 pm
MJ do the men ever wait on the women?

Nearly wet myself!

Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on February 07, 2013, 10:36:41 pm
Me too, glad I didn't have a mouthful of coffee!
As long as you didn't spill the bubbles Gert - all is good!
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Post by: judydawn on February 07, 2013, 10:42:54 pm
I'd be very surprised if they didn't have a ladies day and the men returned the favour of waiting on them.  Surely in this day and age no woman would be party to spoiling the men and not being spoilt themselves in return.  Perhaps the women have to bring a plate though and the men just serve it ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on February 07, 2013, 10:51:24 pm
And just who will be ding the washing up? LOL!

If I have to bring a plate to my own "do" it would be an am empty paper one!


Gert
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Post by: judydawn on February 07, 2013, 10:56:01 pm
MJ did post this comment in another thread so it looks like the men do their bit on other occasions.

"Tonight the boys at the bowling club cooked steak and we had steak and salads."
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 07, 2013, 10:56:20 pm
Megan posted on another thread that the guys from the bowling club were cooking steaks for dinner for everyone last night  ;)
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Post by: kt2 on February 08, 2013, 12:21:25 am
Quote from: judydawn on February 07, 2013, 10:56:01 pm
MJ did post this comment in another thread so it looks like the men do their bit on other occasions.

"Tonight the boys at the bowling club cooked steak and we had steak and salads."

I wonder who made the salads though, oh and bought the meat!  ;) ;) :D :D
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Post by: gertbysea on February 08, 2013, 12:38:18 am
Quote from: kt2 on February 08, 2013, 12:21:25 am
Quote from: judydawn on February 07, 2013, 10:56:01 pm
MJ did post this comment in another thread so it looks like the men do their bit on other occasions.

"Tonight the boys at the bowling club cooked steak and we had steak and salads."

I wonder who made the salads though, oh and bought the meat!  ;) ;) :D :D

And who did the dishes!

Gert
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Post by: kt2 on February 08, 2013, 12:42:46 am
LOL! Exactly!  :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on February 08, 2013, 12:44:42 am
Sometimes the fellas do the dished Gert, but only sometimes. Usually if one fella starts lots will join in.

Dad was a Freemason and they had a ball that they called 'Ladies Night'. It was a pretty posh do as I remember Mum buying a one off gown for it when Dad was the top boy for that year. The women were waited on for that. The men went in and prepared the hall the day before, did all the supper and served it all, then the next day went in and cleaned the hall etc. that was back in the 50's and 60's. the kids used to help or hinder on the clean up day.
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Post by: jeninwa on February 08, 2013, 01:51:21 am
Quote from: cookie1 on February 07, 2013, 11:29:59 am
I spent the morning chatting to Jeninwa, kt2 and her cute son and Mama Fergie. Thanks ladies.
This afternoon we had visitors so I spent time talking to them. A very talkative day.

It was lovely catching up again cookie, and lovely meeting Mama Fergie and Kt2 and her lovely son.
We should do it more often.
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Post by: Halex on February 08, 2013, 01:53:11 am
Off to a tupperware party :)
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Post by: obbie on February 08, 2013, 02:00:36 am
How are you going Gert
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 08, 2013, 02:10:08 am
Quote from: jeninwa on February 08, 2013, 01:51:21 am
Quote from: cookie1 on February 07, 2013, 11:29:59 am
I spent the morning chatting to Jeninwa, kt2 and her cute son and Mama Fergie. Thanks ladies.
This afternoon we had visitors so I spent time talking to them. A very talkative day.

It was lovely catching up again cookie, and lovely meeting Mama Fergie and Kt2 and her lovely son.
We should do it more often.

Jealous! :-)) ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on February 08, 2013, 02:11:24 am
Is anyone else up FNQ near Cairns beside gert and me, and Jo (quirky cooking)
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Post by: gertbysea on February 08, 2013, 04:46:17 am
Quote from: obbie on February 08, 2013, 02:00:36 am
How are you going Gert

Loving it. ed came into town and we went to WinkII for lunch. Lovely meal. Then I sent Ted home.  Lovely as I said. LOL!

Gert
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Post by: obbie on February 08, 2013, 04:48:30 am
Sounds great, wish I was there. :)
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Post by: Yvette on February 08, 2013, 05:43:59 am
Glad you are enjoying yourself Gert  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 08, 2013, 06:01:59 am
I went into the city this morning for the final pre tests before I undergo the study I have volunteered for. All was ok so I came home laden with a BP monitor, a very large bottle for collecting stuff :P and the Beetroot juice that may or may not carry the nitrates they are testing. I actually start next Saturday.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 08, 2013, 06:15:23 am
sounds interesting cookie, how long do you have to do it for?
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 08, 2013, 06:23:23 am
Yes, very interesting cookie. What exactly is the study aiming to do?
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Post by: cookie1 on February 08, 2013, 06:32:45 am
The study is to see if nitrates help in lowering blood pressure. For 2 out of 4 weeks I will drink 2 x 35ml of organic beetroot juice. One week it will carry a placebo and the other it will have nitrates in it. During those weeks I have to take my blood pressure 5 times of an evening at rest, wear a 24 hour blood pressure monitor and collect 24 hours of urine. (the big bottle  :-[ :-[ :-[ :-[). That is the 2nd and 4th weeks. The 2 in the middle are so that all traces of the beetroot juice and whatever it carried are gone from your system.
I had blood tests etc for it a couple of weeks ago and a physical this morning. A thorough health check. I am finding it interesting and the Dr doing it has promised me that he will tell me the findings.
I was surprised at the beetroot juice as it is 70ml bottles and is imported from England, and called Beet it, stamina shot. take up to 24 hours before exercise. I don't know if I will be running round full of energy. ;) ;)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 08, 2013, 08:57:28 am
Cookie does it say what else is in the beetroot juice, did you tell him you can make your own Fresh Beetroot juice.  I better start drinking some I need some energy.
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Post by: judydawn on February 08, 2013, 09:14:10 am
I often see ads in the paper for volunteers for different studies and wondered what type of person offers their services.  Now I know, nice people like Cookie  ;D  You certainly have to put some effort in with this study and my guess is that you will be sick of the sight of beetroot juice by the end of the study - either that or you will be hooked on the stuff.  Do you have high blood pressure Cookie and if so I daresay you will be allowed to continue with your medication?
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Post by: cookie1 on February 08, 2013, 11:34:38 am
Yes Judy I do have high blood pressure. I have taken medication for years and it is well controlled and yes I do continue with my medication.
AB the idea is for everyone to have exactly the same, and some has added nitrate and some doesn't. I have been reading up on it and Beetroot juice is good for you, so after the study has finished I may think about juicing my own and drinking it immediately. That's if I can still face it.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 08, 2013, 12:53:28 pm
DH and I regularly make and drink beetroot juice with apple, carrot and ginger. DH also eats loads of beetroot and beetroot salads.
Seems to have great health benefits but we really enjoy the taste  :)
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Post by: obbie on February 08, 2013, 10:37:36 pm
beetroot juice is very good for you. I used to sell alot with carrot, apple, celery, and the ginger as juices.. :)

Might need to buy a good juicer soon. :)
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Post by: jeninwa on February 09, 2013, 01:17:39 am
You don't need a juicer Robyn just buy a nut milk bag, that's what I do every morning.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 09, 2013, 01:59:25 am
So do you whizz it all up in the TMX and then strain it in the nut milk bag Jen?
I have a juicer but it takes up so much space and I hate cleaning it so if I could make the beetroot, apple, carrot, celery and ginger in TMX it would be fantastic.  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on February 09, 2013, 02:21:58 am
I make my daily veggie juices in the Thermothingy . I like all my juices  with chilli.  Beets, celery, carrots, tomatoes and chilli. Yum.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 09, 2013, 02:28:11 am
How do you strain it Gert or do you drink/eat the pulp?
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Post by: jeninwa on February 09, 2013, 03:13:22 am
This is similar to what I do   http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=IqqBakMbCjg

I add beetroot, apple, ginger, celery, carrot, silver beet, sometimes I also cucumber (give you more juice) and lemon.   
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Post by: obbie on February 09, 2013, 03:38:35 am
Thanks Jen :)
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Post by: gertbysea on February 09, 2013, 03:41:58 am
I drink it straight away  with the pulp and all. Only make a glass at a time.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on February 09, 2013, 03:42:56 am
Thanks Gert, are you having fun in town... ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on February 09, 2013, 03:45:29 am
Yes  and no. I got locked out today as my finger was wet when I put it on the fingerprint scanner to access the apartment at 0615.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 09, 2013, 03:45:57 am
Thanks Gert and Jen  :D
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Post by: Nikkit on February 09, 2013, 06:15:28 am
Went to the beach again with my spotty horse. We had fun down there, now home cleaned up and planning a rest this arvo as we had a few friends around last night and the last glass of bubbles I had gave me a wee headache thismorning :( The beach did help clear the hang over though.
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Post by: obbie on February 09, 2013, 09:07:50 am
cooking
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on February 09, 2013, 09:21:48 am
cookie good luck with the study, your wee will no doubt be a tinge purple from the beetroot juice!!
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 09, 2013, 09:24:19 am
Eew GHM
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 09, 2013, 09:24:53 am
TMI GHM :-)) ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 09, 2013, 10:49:16 am
It's soooo true girls  ;D and not just a tinge  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on February 09, 2013, 10:51:15 am
Yes, wouldn't it be horrid if you weren't aware of it.  You would get a very nasty shock.


I had coffee with DD this morning and cut some roses this afternoon for inside. They are coping surprisingly well with the heat.

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Post by: judydawn on February 09, 2013, 10:54:37 am
Lovely roses Cookie - I'm surprised anything survives over there with the heat you get these days.
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 09, 2013, 10:55:00 am
Gorgeous flowers cookie.

Do you think if you gave chooks beetroot, the eggs would come out purple??
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Post by: maddy on February 09, 2013, 10:56:00 am
love the little vases Cookie  8)  I have a few that MIL  gave me, unfortunately DS wayward balls put an end to 2 of them  >:(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 09, 2013, 11:14:52 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on February 09, 2013, 10:55:00 am
Gorgeous flowers cookie.

Do you think if you gave chooks beetroot, the eggs would come out purple??

LOL wouldn't we get a shock if we opened our boiled egg and found it purple  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on February 09, 2013, 11:21:04 am
Thanks Maddy. Most of my vases were inherited from Mum. She loved crystal, I inherited a lot of it and try to use it.
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Post by: maddy on February 09, 2013, 11:25:04 am
Ditto, most of mine is inherited too  :)....it should be used and enjoyed  ;)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on February 09, 2013, 12:18:04 pm
I've had a lovely day in melbourne   The weather has been perfect and I've had some yummy food. Topped off with a night at the Opera.  Just need to decide what to do tomorrow. 😉
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Post by: nazar on February 09, 2013, 01:19:56 pm
l was wondering around the new ww  in bussleton and its huge and l mean HUGE
 they tell me so far its the biggest in WA, but they are building bigger ones on the east coast .

 sadly no cocoa at all old or new
 
but l did find a square bread tin with a lid  -  it jumped in to my trolley and it was on special too
so l thought l might try some bread  oh l should of put that in the shopping thread

and what l cant work out is the old ww is still open-  so now busselton has 2 ww 2 blocks apart from one anther
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 09, 2013, 03:06:18 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on February 09, 2013, 10:51:15 am
Yes, wouldn't it be horrid if you weren't aware of it.  You would get a very nasty shock.


I had coffee with DD this morning and cut some roses this afternoon for inside. They are coping surprisingly well with the heat.

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Gorgeous roses and vases cookie. Wish I could grow them here but we are restricted to natives  ;)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 09, 2013, 09:41:32 pm
I'm just sitting here's listing some silverware , remembering as a kid we would sit around the big wooden kitchen table my DD had made usually the odd Sunday polishing DM's sliver . Sadly there wasn't any when she passed, I bet she threw it out when us kids moved out.
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Post by: obbie on February 10, 2013, 05:12:53 am
Funny Brenda

 I have been cooking, ironing, washing, cleaning...
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 10, 2013, 05:32:27 am
Had a very lazy morning here and going to visit GD later as she is 17 today.   :D
34C here just now which is much better than the forecast 41C  ;)
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Post by: meganjane on February 10, 2013, 05:33:21 am
Today I've gone to check on the space for my stall at the Albany Boat Shed Markets.  Pretty good spot.
Had to wash my floor and kitchen cupboards this morning after the Hens Party last night.
Big day yesterday where we visited two wineries and ended up at Chimes in Denmark for lunch.

In answer to earlier comments about waiting on men. They did do the dishes at night. But, more importantly, they do all the hard yards working on the bowling greens they mow, roll, groom and then do it all over again almost every day during the bowling season. We just turn up with our bowls. So, all's fair in love and bowls!

I do get tired of having to take a plate everywhere I go and DH just getting dressed and going. 
I'm not there to make a salad for the bowls tea tonight and I know DH won't take anything, the other ladies will take up the slack.
I'd love it if we had a ladies night where the guys did absolutely everything. Dream on....
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Post by: astarra on February 10, 2013, 09:48:31 pm
Been so busy the last few days - my cousin, his wife and their 2yr old daughter are over from NZ.  ;D ;D
They are staying with BIL7SIL (he is SILs brother - she is my 1st cousin & my SIL!)  :D
Been going out with them during the days, we have them coming in for tea tonight... :)
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Post by: Halex on February 10, 2013, 10:52:11 pm
Early start here, then back to bed :)

Dh up at midnight in the pool & me at 4am. Very hot night ast night :(

Its great you jump in, pat dry & back to bed nice & cool :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 10, 2013, 11:06:30 pm
Sounds like a nice way to cool down Hally ;D

Quote from: astarra on February 10, 2013, 09:48:31 pm
They are staying with BIL7SIL (he is SILs brother - she is my 1st cousin & my SIL!)  :D

Those family connections confuse me Astarra :-)) ;D Enjoy dinner with them tonight :D

I've just had breakfast and am going for a walk with a friend around the boardwalk soon :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2013, 02:23:31 am
You need a ceiling fan in your bedroom Hally. I love them. No need for the aircon at night.

This morning has been washing and cleaning bathrooms.
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Post by: judydawn on February 11, 2013, 02:32:28 am
Have to agree with you Cookie, love my overhead fans anywhere in the house.
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 11, 2013, 02:42:54 am
Just got home from my walk. The salt was very strong on the breeze but it was a lovely day to be down by the beach :)

Now foruming, then facebooking, then cooking :D
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Post by: mab19 on February 11, 2013, 07:16:37 am
General house cleaning and then some gardening. 
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Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2013, 08:02:39 am
I just had coffee with Hally and Kezza. It was lovely.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 11, 2013, 08:19:06 am
I cooked in the morning and did some housework then went out for lunch with my mum.
Just took her home now and awaiting family coming for dinner. An extra 6 tonight plus baby Jackson.  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 11, 2013, 08:34:47 am
I played a game of netball, first one for the year. Then squeezed in a trip to target without children. Can't believe how quiet it is to shop ALONE!!
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Post by: rainbow on February 11, 2013, 08:38:12 am
Just spent a relaxing and fun weekend in the Porongorups near Mt barker wa, weather was cool and lovely, back in Albany it feels hot and sticky, no cooking today 🙋🙋
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Post by: judydawn on February 11, 2013, 08:44:27 am
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I just had coffee with Hally and Kezza. It was lovely.

You are such a social TMX butterfly Cookie  ;D
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Post by: Lucyluu on February 12, 2013, 01:10:41 am
Made four jars of tomato relish, and three jars of meganjanes passata sauce. The kitchen smells like a pickle factory.
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Post by: obbie on February 12, 2013, 01:28:17 am
working, well really taking it easy. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 12, 2013, 01:30:21 am
Quote from: judydawn on February 11, 2013, 08:44:27 am
Quote from: cookie1 on February 11, 2013, 08:02:39 am
I just had coffee with Hally and Kezza. It was lovely.

You are such a social TMX butterfly Cookie  ;D

Not really Judy, just take the chance when it comes up. The shopping centre has good air con too.  :D :D
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Post by: Halex on February 12, 2013, 01:47:34 am
Nice to see you both :)

Just finished in the gym, boy I am hot :)
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Post by: Frozzie on February 12, 2013, 01:59:07 am
Returning my iPad.... Stay away from Grays online.. Dodgy gear.. They are very sneaky.. Sold us an iPad which broke down twice after only a month and sold in oz but no guarantee in oz.. Apple Australia although very helpful said they can't do anything as its not one of their products ..and nowhere on grays did they mention no guarantee in oz as its an American product.. We buy alot online but will not be bothering with them again.. Laptop we bought also had a faulty webcam..

Going to buy an iPad locally once we get the refund..

Not impressed..
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 12, 2013, 02:01:17 am
trying to fix my phone which I dropped in the bath last night whilst Lily was bathing couldn't believe it,  I put it in a bowl of rice and so far it's okay if the screen keeps fading in and out I think it's done
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Post by: Frozzie on February 12, 2013, 02:03:59 am
I know you have to leave it in the bowl of rice for a while for it to be effective..good luck.. Bet a few innappropriate words popped out lol
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 12, 2013, 02:08:30 am
and then some Kim  :-)), couldn't believe my stupidity and it's only 3mths old, I love my phone, DH didn't even tell me off just gave me a smirk which made me more upset at myself, anyway we live and learn
Lesson 1 : Don't drop your phone in a bath
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Post by: Frozzie on February 12, 2013, 02:52:08 am
Lol yep I feel ya.. Don't think you will do that again.. I'm sure it will be fine :)
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Post by: obbie on February 12, 2013, 04:03:27 am
don't drop your phone in a lake either... My DH has done that.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on February 12, 2013, 04:09:08 am
my SIL dropped hers in the toilet.
OOps - that was the end of her phone :-\
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 12, 2013, 05:22:34 am
I wouldn't have bothered if it fell in the toilet bowl but it seems to be working fine now, fingers crossed
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 12, 2013, 05:30:38 am
I hope it is ok Suzanne, my GS was playing with his mothers and decided to give it a swim in the dog bowl , we tried the rice to no avail
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Post by: Nikkit on February 12, 2013, 06:01:49 am
Just home from shopping (for all the exciting stuff...food, oh and a pair of Blundstone boots for me cos the lacky sides in my old ones have finally stretched so far that I have to put them back on every step I take!) and the car said it was 47 when I left Midland, home now to a cool 43.3  :o
Pretty sure I have some inside jobs to do...like a coffee and catching up on the forum!
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Post by: chrissa on February 12, 2013, 06:41:05 am
I spent about three hours trying to get my Internet connection working. For whatever reason, just wouldn't connect, was ok before the weekend but we went away, came back and the gremlins have been at work.  One computer - no problems, the other and the ipad/iPhone different story.  Sooooo frustrating.....but all working again now.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 12, 2013, 06:57:39 am
I have had same problem for weeks now Chrissa but mine is wifi. It's really frustrating but managing short posts through 3G on my phone. I miss reading all the news on my iPad every day. We take technology so much for granted when it works and lost without it when it doesn't work.
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Post by: chrissa on February 12, 2013, 07:29:48 am
You're exactly right MF. We all managed for years without Internet in every room but we are so reliant on Internet for so many things now, banking shopping but most importantly cooking !  My wifi for the ipad was relatively simple once I got the desktop functioning properly
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 12, 2013, 08:21:23 am
Glad you got it fixed Chrissa. There is something wrong with our equipment so the IT guy has ordered everything new and coming to fix it all. Was supposed to be done before Christmas but the order didn't go through which held everything up. New PC coming too so in limbo here. Thankfully iPhone has 3G but the home button isn't working properly on that also but have new iPhone 5 waiting to be used once the rest is all fixed . Driving me nuts!!!
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Post by: kt2 on February 12, 2013, 08:23:40 am
It must be so frustrating for you MF, not long now!  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 12, 2013, 08:36:56 am
Very frustrating kt2. Not so bad for DH as he is only home in the evening and then he complains  :o
I say welcome to my world as at least he has everything he needs at work. I am lost and cant do much at all  but hopefully all will be sorted by Thursday evening but not holding my breath. DH insists it will all be fixed then so I have to believe that it will be done. Heard it would be done before Xmas so we will wait and see what happens  :-))
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Post by: kt2 on February 12, 2013, 08:56:06 am
And let's hope that it wasn't meant to be Xmas 2013!  ;) :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 12, 2013, 09:41:53 am
LOL  :o ;D
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Post by: astarra on February 12, 2013, 10:14:23 pm
Hope all the IT probs are fixed soon!  :)

Today I have just got 3 kids and self breakfasted, dressed and teeth and faces cleaned then done the school trip.
But before they got up I tidied the house (was in bed with a migraine yesterday  :P so did not get much done there!!) and made a batch of cheese and bacon buns for their breakfast! So yum!
Have my 2nd load of washing in the machine and the first load is on the line.  :D

Have another dinner party here on Sunday, so will be cooking etc for that too!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: kyton on February 13, 2013, 06:01:01 am
No cooking but lots of cleaning. Two kidlets at school and littlest one (3yo) was exhausted from preschool so he slept for 3hrs.

And I booked our next trip to Hawaii - this time with the kiddies in 58 days. Not telling them until the week we leave.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 13, 2013, 07:26:12 am
Awesome and what a lovely surprise the kids will have  ;D

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Post by: kyton on February 13, 2013, 09:44:26 am
MF - it saves our sanity! There are only so many times I could handle "how much longer until we go to Hawaii?" before I would crack LOL.
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Post by: judydawn on February 13, 2013, 10:42:26 am
I can understand that kyton.  The next thing will be when you are in the plane  'are we nearly there yet'?  ;D 
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 13, 2013, 01:35:25 pm
Quote from: kyton on February 13, 2013, 09:44:26 am
MF - it saves our sanity! There are only so many times I could handle "how much longer until we go to Hawaii?" before I would crack LOL.

Ha ha I rembember those days well from when my kids were young  ;D
Now my GD's are the same. A few weeks ago one of my 5 year old GD's said to me that it was 95 sleeps until we all go away on our family holiday. She is still counting and told me when they were here on Monday for dinner that it was 68 sleeps LOL it's driving my DD mad. You are doing the right thing and as JD says it will be 'are we nearly there'  when you are on the plane  ;D
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Post by: kyton on February 13, 2013, 08:23:00 pm
First we will have the two hour drive to the airport which does my head in - "How much longer? Mum are we almost there yet? Why can't we fly to the airport?"
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 13, 2013, 08:44:03 pm
LOL........ You can't win  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on February 13, 2013, 09:51:36 pm
Well perhaps don't tell them about the holiday until you reach the airport kyton  ;D
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Post by: Yvette on February 13, 2013, 10:28:12 pm
Kyton that will be exciting maybe a new toy or colouring in book will take their mind off things.

It is not always the kids that do the countdown my DH said last night there is only 321 sleeps till we go away.
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Post by: astarra on February 13, 2013, 10:46:13 pm
LOL Yvette!!  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 13, 2013, 10:46:38 pm
Good luck staying sane for your holiday Kylie ;D

Yvette, that is TOO funny :D :D :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 13, 2013, 11:29:07 pm
Quote from: Yvette on February 13, 2013, 10:28:12 pm
Kyton that will be exciting maybe a new toy or colouring in book will take their mind off things.

It is not always the kids that do the countdown my DH said last night there is only 321 sleeps till we go away.

Can't stop laughing Yvette  ;D
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Post by: kyton on February 14, 2013, 12:08:14 am
Yvette, can I make a confession? I do the same thing to my husband at night in bed when the kids aren't around LOL. I have a countdown app on the iPad which tells me exactly how many days, hours, mins, secs!

My 7yr old daughter will be even more excited as I have just found out her best friend will be at one of our resorts for two days overlapping ours. They squeal enough when we tell them they can have a play date so can just imagine the reaction over a Hawaiian play date!
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Post by: Yvette on February 14, 2013, 12:18:11 am
Kyton
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Post by: Yvette on February 14, 2013, 12:21:16 am
Oops didn't finish my post Kyton I wonder if he did the countdown on his ipad.

It will be exciting for your daughter to have her best friend there don't tell her till the day or she will keep asking asking asking  :)
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Post by: deedub on February 14, 2013, 12:22:49 am
Holiday plans sound exciting... still can't decide whether to go to Greece this year or not, the in-laws are putting on the pressure (they have a house on an island and go there every year). I'm put off by the thought of another looooong flight with the kids, and the expense, and trying to get time off work etc etc. Plus they're talking about not being there for August (too hot!) which would be when we'd like to go  ;).

Working from home today - kids are at home because of a teacher's strike, so not my usual nice quiet Thursday! Just noticed I got paid today, so might take a peek at the shopping thread.....
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Post by: Yvette on February 14, 2013, 12:27:39 am
Deedub - decisions decisions
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Post by: obbie on February 14, 2013, 12:36:27 am
Greece sounds fun :)  go for it
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 14, 2013, 12:46:12 am
I agree about Greece being too hot in August Deedub but I would still go  :D

Love the Greek islands. Love Europe it's by far my favourite holiday destination .
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Post by: deedub on February 14, 2013, 01:19:46 am
Yes, my MIL really struggled with the heat last year so she's keen to go to England in August (she's English). We've been twice before, it's lovely once you're there, but the travelling is a killer! If we do go, I'm tempted to go to London first for a couple of days and show the girls some of the sights. They're big fans of 'Horrible Histories' on telly so I'm sure they'd love to see the Tower! Plus there's a direct flight from Gatwick to Limnos via Thomas Cook, save having to go to Athens first and hang around the airport waiting for the night flight.
Another issue is they always have loads of visitors while they're there, so have to try to fit in around them....

Think I should make some enquiries about flights and take it from there....
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Post by: kyton on February 14, 2013, 01:43:29 am
Isn't it funny how flights aren't an issue until you mix in kids LOL? I could fly on the roughest airline, never cared about what the hotel looked like etc. now with kids it's all about how long is the flight, where will we stay, is there a kitchenette, don't forget to book a carseat for the rental car etc etc.
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Post by: Yvette on February 14, 2013, 02:49:58 am
Deedub we loved the Tower when we went in 2009 very interesting.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 14, 2013, 06:07:30 am
Been cooking for the freezer today while waiting for IT guy to come. Was told 12 then DH just called and said that the guy was stuck in the office sorting something out there so now he won't be here until 2.30- 3. Not happy as he has heaps to do which means he most likely will have to come back another day to finish. Also got an SOS from DIL asking if I could please please look after the baby as her mum was sick and can't do it and nobody else is available. She has to go to work as only her in the lab from 3 till 10 tonight. I had to say yes. Thinking I may ask DH if we can postpone dinner until tomorrow night as too much going on  :(
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Post by: Emme on February 14, 2013, 06:37:50 am
Sounds very busy for you MF  :)

Went picking laurel berries this morning and made some jam this afternoon,  Another batch to do tomorrow.


Marie
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 14, 2013, 07:08:01 am
Thats a shame MF :( I hope the IT guy gets his butt moving!

Maybe DH could cook you a romantic dinner at home.... ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 14, 2013, 07:18:44 am
Ha ha Amy I don't feel like asked beans on toast   :o

IT guy here now setting up my new iPhone 5 and updating our computer systems at last!!! He also has the new wifi gear ready to go so at some point today or tomorrow it will be working   ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 14, 2013, 09:13:30 am
Hehehehe, I've heard that beans on toast is a specialty among many men MF ;D

Sounds like the IT man is doing a good job! Let's hope it all works after he's gone ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 14, 2013, 09:23:28 am
DH does a good breakfast and beans on toast!!! Yes lots of guys are like that Amy.
That's why I taught my boys to cook from a young age   ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 14, 2013, 02:10:15 pm
My walk with Chance this morning :P Not quite the devastation that Johnro had in Rocky but it was nasty walking in it :(
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Post by: Frozzie on February 14, 2013, 04:45:18 pm
Chance must have been filthy after his walk cc..
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Post by: Emme on February 14, 2013, 07:52:41 pm
CC that is terrible.  Hoping it dries up soon.  Poor Chance will have to swim  :D ;D

Marie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 14, 2013, 08:13:18 pm
Quote from: Frozzie on February 14, 2013, 04:45:18 pm
Chance must have been filthy after his walk cc..
He certainly was Kim :P
Quote from: Emme on February 14, 2013, 07:52:41 pm
Poor Chance will have to swim  :D ;D

Marie
It's funny Marie Chance always skirts around water trying not to get his feet wet :D :D :D
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Post by: obbie on February 14, 2013, 08:25:46 pm
CC it looks muddy..
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 14, 2013, 08:32:01 pm
Quote from: obbie on February 14, 2013, 08:25:46 pm
CC it looks muddy..
It was Robyn. :P
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Post by: obbie on February 14, 2013, 08:33:02 pm
Now we know why you have gumboots for walking...
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Post by: Yvette on February 14, 2013, 10:18:40 pm
What a mess CC
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Post by: Katiej on February 14, 2013, 10:20:05 pm
Wow CC, I can't imagine trying to walk in those conditions.

Today is my day off work. Currently having solar panels installed on the roof, in the hope of reducing future electricity bills. Both our (elderly) dogs are getting very agitated with the drilling and other noises on the roof.
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Post by: astarra on February 14, 2013, 10:28:22 pm
So far...just nursing a 3yr old who has been up most of the night coughing, now very tired and grumpy - poor kid. Hope she goes to sleep soon!!
Got miss6 up and off to school (and all that goes with it- breakfast, dressed, teeth, lunchbox etc)
Miss2 is up, dressed and breakfasted too.
Done a load of washing, and emptied the dishwasher.
...Hey, I'm tired too!!  :o


Hope your solar panels are worth it Katie!!  :D
CC -  :o yuk! I can't like mud!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 14, 2013, 10:45:18 pm
I hope miss3 feels better soon astarra :-*
Is the nesting energy starting to wear off? ;D

CC, you could probably canoe down that path :D :D

Katie, I hope the workmen finish your solar panels soon. Its hard to keep dogs calm when they don't understand whats going on :(
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Post by: judydawn on February 14, 2013, 10:58:38 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on February 14, 2013, 08:13:18 pm
It's funny Marie Chance always skirts around water trying not to get his feet wet :D :D :D

He would have had trouble avoiding getting his feet wet this time though CC.  I can ask the question now that I have wondered about since your DD first contacted me about you coming to Australia.  Who is going to walk Chance twice a day when you aren't there ???
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2013, 12:55:06 am
Katie we have had our solar panels almost 2 years. We have paid all the electricity bills and taken about $1500 in cash as well. We have 3 kw system.

CC I much prefer the snow picture. Poor you and poor Chance. He needs an indoor walker for those times.

The sunset here was colourful last night. Not a patch on those who live by the ocean or in FNQ but not bad for suburban Perth.

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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2013, 12:58:36 am
Those figures sound great Cookie.  Mmm, wonder when I will succumb to the temptation and go down that track myself. 

Lovely photos of the sunset too, thanks for sharing them Cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2013, 12:59:26 am
Gosh that was quick Judy.  :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: astarra on February 15, 2013, 01:17:19 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on February 14, 2013, 10:45:18 pm
I hope miss3 feels better soon astarra :-*
Is the nesting energy starting to wear off? ;D


I sure hope she feels better soon too!  :P
I don't think ANY energy copes on next to no sleep.... :-\  I'll be fine tho!  ;D
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Post by: obbie on February 15, 2013, 02:00:25 am
Great photos Cookie
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 15, 2013, 03:14:38 am
gorgeous cookie,  Lily was very excited last night when she noticed the pink sky because it's her favorite colour
cooking and cleaning today although it's a bit warm again wasn't much relief one day of cool weather::)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 15, 2013, 09:56:07 am
Quote from: judydawn on February 14, 2013, 10:58:38 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on February 14, 2013, 08:13:18 pm
It's funny Marie Chance always skirts around water trying not to get his feet wet :D :D :D

He would have had trouble avoiding getting his feet wet this time though CC.  I can ask the question now that I have wondered about since your DD first contacted me about you coming to Australia.  Who is going to walk Chance twice a day when you aren't there ???
It will down to DH and DS to walk Chance when I'm in Australia Judy.I reckon he won't get the long walks I give him :-\
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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2013, 10:00:19 am
One good thing though is that they won't have the same weather conditions you are experiencing at the moment - what's August like in the UK?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 15, 2013, 10:16:46 am
It should be warm and dry Judy.We don't experience the fierce heat that you guys endure but by UK standards it can be hot.Chance should stay relatively clean.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 15, 2013, 10:18:42 am
Quote from: cookie1 on February 15, 2013, 12:55:06 am


The sunset here was colourful last night. Not a patch on those who live by the ocean or in FNQ but not bad for suburban Perth.

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Beautiful photos Cookie
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Post by: achookwoman on February 15, 2013, 08:43:01 pm
Hi all,  have just read 20 pages to catch up.  Nice to see what everyone is doing.  We have had bush fires within 3 Ks,  so yesterday left home,  all packed with documents and valuables,  and decides to sit it out at a local town.  Had fish and chips while we waited.  Got a ring after about 2 hours to say all was safe and we could return home.   We will be glad when Summer is over and we get some rain.   Could swap CC right now,  heat for mud. ;D
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Post by: DizzyGirl on February 15, 2013, 09:08:04 pm
Chookie, how scary. Been there done that. 2 weeks before we were getting married too. I had all the wedding stuff packed and in the car. Wasn't worried about anything else, everything else could burn, but I was getting married no matter what :D

I hope the fire isn't threatening homes. Please take care xxx
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Post by: Frozzie on February 15, 2013, 09:10:19 pm
Oh chookie hope you get rain soon.. We have had nothing but this past week ..glad it turned out ok..

Astarra i hope miss 3 improves and you get some sleep

Hope it drys a little for your walks with chance cc

Cookie lovely sunset..

Good luck katie..jd Solar panels are worth it.. My folks havent paid for an électricity Bill in âges but think they have 3kw system too.. Not sûre.. Alot of panels on roof..

I guess it dépends on your électricity costs but if you have a pool or Spa or your costs are high it certainly seems worth it..
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Post by: goldfish on February 15, 2013, 09:16:14 pm
Chookie - so glad everything was ok . . still a nasty experience to have to evacuate.  It's raining heavily in my part of Sydney right now  - you'd be more than welcome to it! And I daresay Qld would be more than happy to send their lot down your way, too . . . Glad you're safe . . .
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Post by: achookwoman on February 15, 2013, 09:23:27 pm
Thanks for the good wishes but the season isn't over yet.   DG I had to laugh,  Our local TMX consultant got into a real tizz and could only think to put the TMX on the car.   
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Post by: DizzyGirl on February 15, 2013, 09:54:23 pm
Chookie, I think I'd have to grab Thermie now too. Couldn't survive without it :D
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Post by: obbie on February 15, 2013, 10:07:23 pm
i would have a few thermiys to carry.
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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2013, 11:36:14 pm
Chookie, you and your DH so have your act together when it comes to problems like this.  I take my hat off to you and hope some heavy rains come your way very soon so that you can once again relax and not have to live in evacuation mode.  :-* :-* 
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Post by: meganjane on February 16, 2013, 04:48:15 am
Oh dear Chookie, what an awful time for you... :-\

CC, I can't imagine wading through that, I'd stay home by the fire and put Chance on a treadmill.

Beautiful sunset cookie!

astarra, sometimes you wonder when you'll ever not feel tired again. Hope little one is much better.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 16, 2013, 05:04:13 am
chookie hopefully everything will calm down for you

today I have cleaned out all my cupboards, freezers, fridge and pantry
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Post by: deedub on February 16, 2013, 05:15:41 am
Fingers crossed this hot spell will end soon and the fires don't get any worse. Apparently it's 30 years ago today since the Ash Wednesday fires, thankfully weather conditions are not as bad as then.
This morning we took the dog for a walk, let him off the lead for the first time and he loved it! Then went to MIL's for lunch, the girls are staying overnight as I've got a rare night out with friends - dinner & a concert. Long drive home from MIL's so now I'm just relaxing on the couch & enjoying the quiet before getting ready to go out.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 16, 2013, 06:12:39 am
Deedub,  how nice.  Enjoy yourself.
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Post by: obbie on February 16, 2013, 07:23:48 am
Have fun Dee Dub

cooking today, its the weekend.

A friend popped in for coffee, and said what do you do on weekends.

Cook...... :) :) :) :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 16, 2013, 10:31:10 am
Glad everything is well chookie. Not a nice thing to go through. You never said, did you pack your thermie in the car too? I don't think I could live without it either, but it's probably not the most important thing to take.

Today was a day of the three C's.
Cooking, cleaning and staying cool :)
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Post by: mcmich on February 16, 2013, 08:16:37 pm
Glad all is ok Chookie.

Hope you had a wonderful night out with your friends Dee.

Just a big day of housework yesterday - at about 2pm I was considering getting my cleaner back but now that it is all nice I guess I have an extra $76 to spend in Hawaii.

Today it's a morning in the garden and then out for a late lunch at Swansea - the club has nice meals and I love watching the bridge opening up for the boats to go through.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 16, 2013, 08:23:00 pm
Enjoy your lunch Michele :)
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Post by: goldfish on February 16, 2013, 08:27:06 pm
Sounds a lovely way to spend a leisurely Sunday, mcmich!

After a very busy day yesterday (nothing exciting - just shopping, errands, etc etc) today is a little light housework followed by a leisurely catchup on some paperwork for school . .  :-))  (but it will be leisurely!! ;D )
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 16, 2013, 08:32:23 pm
Quote from: goldfish on February 16, 2013, 08:27:06 pm
Sounds a lovely way to spend a leisurely Sunday, mcmich!

After a very busy day yesterday (nothing exciting - just shopping, errands, etc etc) today is a little light housework followed by a leisurely catchup on some paperwork for school . .  :-))  (but it will be leisurely!! ;D )
Did the rain stop yesterday GF and did you get your shopping done ;D
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Post by: goldfish on February 16, 2013, 08:36:05 pm
Yes, CC - it actually turned into a lovely day, even if a little too humid - but that's February for you.  Shopping done, too, all before noon (a first for me . . ;D ;D) which was good as I had a lot to do during the afternoon. :D
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Post by: mcmich on February 16, 2013, 08:44:26 pm
You should come up and have lunch with us GF. Swansea is only an hour away. Looks like another lovely day too.  :)
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Post by: goldfish on February 16, 2013, 08:49:07 pm
Tempting, mcmich!! ;D ;D  I'll certainly be there in spirit!! 8)
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Post by: CarolineW on February 16, 2013, 09:06:54 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 09, 2012, 12:09:31 am
Well done mcmich.  There is Amy's answer. 'just in case'. LOL! and back up

I am now thinking  do I need so much 'back up'. I am not a just in case person as the just in cases just sit and no case to use it but back up????

DH moaned about baked beans on schinkenbrot. what could be tastier or better for you?

Wait until he gets the Spam and eggs.

Gert

Sorry to reply to such an old post, but what is schinkenbrot please?  Is it really ham bread???

By the way, these really old posts are inspiring me to go and sort out/use up the stuff in my cupboards :-)
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Post by: goldfish on February 16, 2013, 09:10:24 pm
 . . . it's Black Forest rye . .  :D


http://theinversecook.wordpress.com/2010/03/11/schinkenbrot/
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Post by: deedub on February 17, 2013, 06:14:15 am
I must be mad - got home just before 1am this morning after great night out with friends, kids at grandma's so I should have had a sleep in... But I still got up at 7.15! Wanted to get some stuff done before it got too hot. Did some washing, started some bread, took dog for a walk, tackled some overgrown bushes in the garden ready for green waste collection on Tuesday, started cheese & bacon rolls, all before kids arrived home at 11am! My inlaws ended up staying for a while as my FIL wanted to fix my garden gate for me, what a dear he is 😘. Just been pottering the rest of the day, mostly light housework.
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Post by: judydawn on February 17, 2013, 06:41:06 am
I hope you really enjoyed your night out deedub - you are lucky to have your in-laws helping out where they can.
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 17, 2013, 06:59:33 am
Holy moly deedub, what on earth gave you that much energy :o :D
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Post by: goldfish on February 17, 2013, 07:07:02 am
Quote from: deedub on February 17, 2013, 06:14:15 am
I must be mad - got home just before 1am this morning after great night out with friends, kids at grandma's so I should have had a sleep in... But I still got up at 7.15! Wanted to get some stuff done before it got too hot. Did some washing, started some bread, took dog for a walk, tackled some overgrown bushes in the garden ready for green waste collection on Tuesday, started cheese & bacon rolls, all before kids arrived home at 11am! My inlaws ended up staying for a while as my FIL wanted to fix my garden gate for me, what a dear he is 😘. Just been pottering the rest of the day, mostly light housework.

Crikey deedub, what were you eating/drinking last night?  I'll have what she's having . . .!! ;D
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Post by: mcmich on February 17, 2013, 07:26:04 am
Well obviously a night out with friends agrees with you dee.  :D

What I thought was going to be a leisurely lunch watching the bridge open for the boats was a bit of a distraction on DH's part. We did have a lovely lunch, the water was perfect. After lunch we went to just "look" at cars. DH has always wanted a PT cruiser, he has spotted one he likes but we had to wade through Honda CR7's (which I love) to get to a private sale PT cruiser that DH really wanted in the first place.

My thought? - have what you want and want what you have, if you can afford it then do it. Looks like DH has a PT cruiser  :D

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Post by: jeninwa on February 17, 2013, 08:27:54 am
DH and I have a lovely drive out to York which is about 100km east of Perth, had a lovely lunch in one of the old pubs there, and a wonder down the Main Street, we were both to full for an ice cream at the lolly shop. Next time.
Tomorrow I pick my new car up, excited plus.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 17, 2013, 12:08:37 pm
York is lovely Jen but its years since we have been there.

We had a lovely day at Kings Park with all the family. Mum had a great time and was very spoilt.
My niece is a champion Scottish highland dancer and she and her friend danced for mum in costume which was lovely.
They attracted quite a crowd of onlookers. We just got home an hour ago and snacking on the leftovers.
We had so much food as everyone contributed. Johnro's fudge was nibbled on all afternoon and loved by all.
Think my SIL is very interested in a TMX now as she was very interested in what I had cooked in it and was telling my brother how amazing the TMX is  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 17, 2013, 12:22:10 pm
glad you,your mum and family had a lovely day mf,  did the rain miss you?
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 17, 2013, 12:39:14 pm
We were lucky Suzanne as we had the Vietnam Memorial Pavilion in the Synergy Parkland area. It is covered so we didn't get wet. A few showers then weather was fine. A bit windy but fine otherwise. Kids all had a great time as they do when altogether.
I love family get togethers it's so much fun. Didn't get home till 7 and were there 12.30. Kids will all sleep well tonight.
How's Lily?
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 17, 2013, 01:34:54 pm
sounds great mf kids enjoy any sort of picnic rain, hail or shine
2 middle ear infections and tonsillitis for the poor thing so no kindy tomorrow it was to be her first full day too and she was really looking forward to it as was I with my trip to the hairdresser's but never mind my hair isn't going anywhere;D
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Post by: obbie on February 17, 2013, 08:42:00 pm
sounds a great day MF. :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 18, 2013, 04:24:34 am
It was a lovely day Robyn, lots of lovely food, wines love and laughter  ;D
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Post by: kt2 on February 18, 2013, 04:29:32 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on February 18, 2013, 04:24:34 am
It was a lovely day Robyn, lots of lovely food, wines love and laughter  ;D

Sounds like it was perfect MF! Glad to hear.  ;D ;D
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Post by: mcmich on February 18, 2013, 04:32:25 am
Glad you all enjoyed the day MF.

Finally got onto the owners of the PT Cruiser that DH was looking at. Went for a drive, DH likes it. He's thinking about it.
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Post by: mab19 on February 18, 2013, 06:24:39 am
Sold our house today. >:(  Now we need to find another one.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 18, 2013, 07:15:07 am
Hope he decides to buy it Michele  ;)

Great news about your house Mab. Hope you will find one that you really like soon  :D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 18, 2013, 09:37:31 am
Congratulations Mab, are you moving away from your area?  Michele will you be driving the Cruiser?
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 18, 2013, 10:29:23 am
Congratulations mab.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 18, 2013, 10:39:48 am
good luck finding a new house Mab ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on February 18, 2013, 10:45:32 am
Gréât time to but mab.. Hope you got a good price for your house!!
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Post by: judydawn on February 18, 2013, 10:47:46 am
You are not happy about selling the house Margaret?  There is always another one out there for us, hope you find it.
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Post by: maddy on February 19, 2013, 12:11:00 am
Went to day on the green concert here on weekend......LOVED the bands.....hated the 90 minute drink cue  :-))
great day turned sour when someone stole my chair (and it wasn't a Bunnings cheapie either  >:().....and it also had my iPhone in the side pocket, and my most favourite  jacket ever!!!  >:( >:(
After many attempts at ringing my phone, someone finally answered it, and unbelievably it was returned to me the next day!  ;D  It obviously slipped out when whoever stole my chair, and these people found it in the grass, & dropped it off the next day.......So happy that there are honest people out there   8)   :)
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Post by: Yvette on February 19, 2013, 12:15:41 am
Sorry about your chair and jacket Maddy very lucky you got your phone back  :)

Mich any news on the car?
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Post by: maddy on February 19, 2013, 12:20:01 am
Quote from: Yvette on February 19, 2013, 12:15:41 am
very lucky you got your phone back  :)

extremely lucky!!!  :)
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Post by: obbie on February 19, 2013, 12:30:53 am
I would hate to loose my phone.

Glad you got it back Maddy
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 19, 2013, 01:06:26 am
glad you got your phone back maddy but why would somebody want to steal your chair sad state of affairs when things like that happen
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Post by: judydawn on February 19, 2013, 03:34:15 am
Rotten luck maddy.  Do you have a picture of your jacket or chair - post it in the lost section of the local paper and see if someone comes forth with an answer for you.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 19, 2013, 04:05:20 am
went to the optometrist with dd20 geez it's a mission finding the right glasses she must of tried on every pair in the shop,  next of to the music shop to get ds 11 his trumpet supplies
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Post by: Frozzie on February 19, 2013, 04:22:18 am
Oh maddy what a shame your day ended like that.. What is wrong with ppl thèse days.. Grrr !!
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 19, 2013, 04:40:11 am
Oh Maddy that really puts a sour taste in your mouth when rotten B#*}#%ds do things like that, it was luck you got your phone back.
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Post by: obbie on February 19, 2013, 06:34:35 am
working
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Post by: cookie1 on February 19, 2013, 09:11:11 am
Great news about the phone Maddy, rotten about the chair and jacket. DH and I have expensive camping chairs and I would be furious if someone took them. I call them my holiday recliner rockers.

Haven't done much today. Did the bathrooms and a general tidy and then felt exhausted, so goofed off.
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 19, 2013, 12:02:39 pm
That's just not fair Maddy (the drink wait too) but glad someone honest returned your phone. I heard they ran out of beer too.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 19, 2013, 01:18:19 pm
Some people have no concience Maddy  >:(
At least someone decent found your phone but doesn't compensate for the loss of your chair, jacket and trust in humanity.  :(

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Post by: mcmich on February 19, 2013, 07:25:12 pm
Quote from: Yvette on February 19, 2013, 12:15:41 am
Sorry about your chair and jacket Maddy very lucky you got your phone back  :)

Mich any news on the car?

DH is still thinking about it. We have a couple to look at in Sydney this weekend.
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Post by: obbie on February 19, 2013, 08:30:14 pm
Maddy, can you contact the organizers of the event, they would have had insurance...
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Post by: mab19 on February 20, 2013, 04:45:07 am
Quote from: judydawn on February 18, 2013, 10:47:46 am
You are not happy about selling the house Margaret?  There is always another one out there for us, hope you find it.

Not really too sorry about selling the house Judy.  The house itself is fine it's just that the block is far too big for us to maintain these days so it's time to find something with a lot less garden & lawns.


Sorry about your chair and jacket Maddy you are very lucky you got your phone back
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Post by: astarra on February 20, 2013, 09:11:04 am
Sorry to hear of your chair and jacket, Maddy.  >:(

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Post by: judydawn on February 20, 2013, 09:16:25 am
Carers' meeting today which coincided with my cleaning day this month so I was happy that Geoff had a male to talk to.  At my request he cleaned all my fans - very happy about that. Visitors later in the afternoon - where did the day go :-))
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Post by: astarra on February 20, 2013, 09:24:56 am
If you find out where the day went, please let me know too Judy!  ;)

Today was so busy and gone in a blink! School runs, looking after not well daughter, mail and paper collections for family members who are away ATM, shopping, cleaning, general housework ... doesn't sound like much but somehow seemed to be run off my feet today.  :-\  2hrs out at the school probably didn't help either  :-))
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Post by: judydawn on February 20, 2013, 09:27:56 am
You do far more than me during any one day astarra - no wonder your days fly.
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Post by: maddy on February 20, 2013, 11:37:31 am
Quote from: obbie on February 19, 2013, 08:30:14 pm
Maddy, can you contact the organizers of the event, they would have had insurance...

They would have public liability coverage, but I'm sure the theft side of it would fall under my insurance.
Had I not got my phone back, I would have filed a police report & proceeded to claim.....but I won't bother for just the jacket & chair....the insurance excess and paperwork Is just not worth the bother.

Oh....and I got my first paying order for cake pops tonight  :).....a 10 year old girls Birthday, and she loves pink  :P.....up my alley or what  :D
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Post by: judydawn on February 20, 2013, 11:56:52 am
That's great maddy, you'll enjoy working on pink ones.  Can't wait to see the pictures.
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Post by: Emme on February 20, 2013, 07:18:29 pm
Sorry to hear of your problems re chair and jacket, but happy you have your phone back Maddy.

I am sure there will be more orders coming your way too  :)

Marie
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Post by: obbie on February 20, 2013, 08:25:25 pm
a pink cake, great Maddy. :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 20, 2013, 10:39:20 pm
Great news Maddy, a perfect job for you ;D ;D
Shame about your jacket and chair, but lucky you got your phone back. At least there are some honest people out there :)

Astarra, sounds like we need to add a couple of extra hours to each day for you :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 20, 2013, 11:00:26 pm
Going to Mandurah this morning for 3 or 4 days with SIL's mum from Zimbawe. They all went to Margaret River last week but only the 2 of us going today. Looking forward to spending time with her as we always have lots of laughs together. Not planning on cooking  ;D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 20, 2013, 11:12:23 pm
I just been out pulling out some weeds in my sadly neglected veggie garden the rabbits or possums have eaten four kale plants down to the stalks,  looks like I will have to rig up some wire around the garden.
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Post by: judydawn on February 20, 2013, 11:15:50 pm
Enjoy your time away MF, don't lead the dear woman astray though  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 20, 2013, 11:53:55 pm
 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on February 21, 2013, 01:34:20 am
Have fun MF

Brenda I need to do my vege garden again too.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 21, 2013, 03:44:46 am
I have some sourdough bread rising. It is so warm that it is growing very fast.
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Post by: mcmich on February 21, 2013, 05:37:14 am
Picked up an extra shift today and have an extra for tomorrow too. All extra spending money for Hawaii.
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Post by: Yvette on February 21, 2013, 05:45:59 am
That's good Mich you won't mind doing extra shifts now if it means more spending money  ;D ;D
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Post by: mcmich on February 21, 2013, 06:00:54 am
 ;D  Love having money to spend  ;D
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Post by: Halex on February 21, 2013, 06:01:54 am
You are going to love Hawaii :)

Just finished my pantry :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on February 21, 2013, 06:14:50 am
I went for a run this morning in the rain.  It is always great running in summer rain. I was soaked, my shoes weighed a ton by the time I finished and I couldn't see for most it because of the water on my glasses but I loved it.  ;D

However the humidity as it warms up this afternoon is not going to be pleasant :(.
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Post by: maddy on February 21, 2013, 09:48:41 am
Just hand glittered 100 butterfly quinns

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/8f3c710dc199ede221ded3ff593a1a83.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on February 21, 2013, 11:02:05 am
Are they for your pink cake pops maddy?  Quinn - another word I have never heard of  ;D

Today I went to a High Tea at The Lady Daly Hotel with my carers' group - around 30 of us.  Had a great afternoon with plenty of laughs.  I took some photos but we were so hungry (having skipped lunch) that we started eating the sandwiches before I realised I wanted to take some photos to compare to the High Tea my DD put on for me last Mothers' Day.  Between you and me, DD's was better  ;)

The star of todays offerings were the sandwiches, the Portuguese custard tarts and the profiteroles. The bubbly was nice and the latte was great too.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 21, 2013, 11:29:46 am
It looks lovely Judy. It always tastes extra special when you don't cook it or have to do the dishes.
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 21, 2013, 11:31:58 am
I don't know what a Quinn is either Judy.
Lovely high tea.

Busy day today kinder drop off, school drop off, haircut, washing, cooking, kinder pickup, school pick up, swimming lesson and netball. Phew am exhausted.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 21, 2013, 12:39:55 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on February 21, 2013, 11:29:46 am
It looks lovely Judy. It always tastes extra special when you don't cook it or have to do the dishes.
Ditto  ;) ;D
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Post by: mcmich on February 21, 2013, 06:58:55 pm
It looks lovely Judy -your daughter's must have been exceptional.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on February 21, 2013, 10:44:25 pm
Yes it certainly was Michele, I was very proud of her. She also goes to a lot of trouble with her table setting but of course home situations are always different from hotels who cater for the masses.
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Post by: Halex on February 21, 2013, 10:53:07 pm
Lovely high tea Judy, great day out.

Maddy, love the butterflies :)
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Post by: Frozzie on February 21, 2013, 11:03:41 pm
Nice you ad a high tea out jd

Day out shopping with mum and ds and dh are spending the day together... No school means we dont have to rush back and we hve th night to ourselves agsin... Woot woot.. This time im cooking somethimg chicken!! 😁😁😁
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Post by: Yvette on February 21, 2013, 11:12:33 pm
Butterflies look great Maddy  :)

High tea looks lovely Judy  :)
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Post by: obbie on February 21, 2013, 11:31:08 pm
Great butterfles Maddy
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Post by: cookie1 on February 22, 2013, 03:17:25 am
I am in at Royal Perth hospital having all the tests for the study I am involved in. I've had my Beetroot juice for a week,  don't know if It was the real one or the placebo. Have taken my BP 5 times every night. This morning I have had 35 ml of blood taken, saliva tests etc and have to sit in between things. I brought the iPad in then found that a lady who works here has a thermomix so that was lovely chatting to her.
I should be finished in about 3/4 hour. I have a BP monitor to wear for 24 hours now. I have 2 weeks break and then do it all again.
It has been 4 hours this morning. All very interesting though.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 22, 2013, 03:24:04 am
sounds really interesting
I have been to the doctor this morning 2 bacterial ear infections so antibiotics and drops for 10 days and no swimming good job the heat wave is over now I'm changing beds, vacuuming, mopping and baking
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Post by: cookie1 on February 22, 2013, 03:30:07 am
Ouch Suzanne, poor you, I hope they improve soon.
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Post by: obbie on February 22, 2013, 03:30:41 am
Hope you are ok Suzanne.
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Post by: astarra on February 22, 2013, 03:31:05 am
Hope you feel better soon Suzanne.  :)

Today - made a batch of apple puree; then got the girls up, dressed, breakfasted and miss6 to school; came home and hung a load of washing and put another load on; took miss2 to SILs; took miss3 to a friends place for them to take her to school while I had a midwife appnt; went to the midwife; went and met my friend and miss3 at school, stayed there til 12; went to pick up miss2 and had lunch with SIl while I was there; home again; hung the next load of washing; emptied both dishdrawers; tidied and vacuumed thru again, vacuumed the car; now having some forum time til I need to pick up miss 6 from school again.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 22, 2013, 03:33:09 am
Phew Astarra I am tired just reading about it.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 22, 2013, 03:40:58 am
Thanks ladies,  it never ends does it astarra?
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Post by: obbie on February 22, 2013, 04:37:47 am
with kids, there is always something to do, wash, clean...
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on February 24, 2013, 06:52:11 am
did some cooking for the first time in a few weeks as i had lost my TMX and cooking in general Mojo, got a bit of catching up on forum news too!
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Post by: goldfish on February 24, 2013, 06:55:26 am
That happens GHM.... Welcome back!!! :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 24, 2013, 08:24:22 am
Hope your mojo is back now GHM.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 24, 2013, 08:28:45 am
We had a Model A run this morning. On the way we had to call in at Super Cheap and buy some radiator stuff as the radiator was leaking a bit. Poor thing it is only 80+ years old.
It was a beautiful spot and the weathe was lovely.
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Post by: obbie on February 25, 2013, 01:25:56 am
at work
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Post by: Wonder on February 25, 2013, 02:25:33 am
Cookie that sounds really interesting, what is the study into?
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Post by: mcmich on February 25, 2013, 03:00:06 am
Hairdressers today and I have come back very red.  :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 25, 2013, 03:09:23 am
Photo Mich? :D :D :D
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Post by: obbie on February 25, 2013, 03:56:49 am
lets see Michelle
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Post by: astarra on February 25, 2013, 04:24:08 am
Just normal daily jobs til just after lunch when I had one of my dizzy /low blood pressure spells which I stupidly ignored the warning signs and ended up fainting.  :-\  So been lying down til 2:45 when I had to go and pick up miss6 from school... feel ok now but will continue to be lying down as much as poss for the next few hours too.... :P
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Post by: Yvette on February 25, 2013, 04:26:50 am
Naughty girl Astarra hope you are ok, slow down and look after yourself you need plenty of rest  :) :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 25, 2013, 04:55:20 am
Wonder it is into the effect of nitrates or nitrites (I can't remember which ) on blood pressure. I'm finding it very interesting as I am given copies of every test result as well.
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 25, 2013, 08:03:52 am
Quote from: astarra on February 25, 2013, 04:24:08 am
Just normal daily jobs til just after lunch when I had one of my dizzy /low blood pressure spells which I stupidly ignored the warning signs and ended up fainting.  :-\  So been lying down til 2:45 when I had to go and pick up miss6 from school... feel ok now but will continue to be lying down as much as poss for the next few hours too.... :P

Astarra!!!!! :o :( :( :( Take care of yourself, remember the household chores aren't going anywhere so you can do them tomorrow instead and the world won't end ;) :-*

Today I've been ironing, baking, cleaning, walking, and just got home from the dentist with a very numb face :-[
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Post by: rainbow on February 25, 2013, 10:13:55 am
We having been packing our van ready for a trip over the nullabor, Thelma is packed safely in her new blue bag, and I have packed lots of craft, mainly stampin up as I just became a demonstrator, I have a vision of travelling sharing my thermy and stampin up, reality will be a bit different I feel, hope to share a few photos as we go 🙋🙋🙋
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 25, 2013, 11:16:10 am
Astarra, you look after yourself,  
Rainbow , where are you heading too and for how long,?  Sounds like you are going on an adventure.
I spent the morning catching up with my ironing,and made two aprons before my DD and GD came over for  a visit and swim.  It is cooler now, yeh and actually having a little bit of  rain,
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 25, 2013, 11:17:46 am
Astarra please look after yourself. The housework will always be there. Hope you are feeling better xox
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Post by: cookie1 on February 25, 2013, 11:18:45 am
Have a lovely trip Rainbow. I hope it isn't too hot on the road. Lots of photos please.  :D


Astarra, rest up. Jobs will keep. At least low blood pressure is better than high.    I think ???
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Post by: judydawn on February 25, 2013, 11:59:05 am
Have thermie will travel aye Rainbow - you have just become a demonstrator of what, the TMX or the craft thingy (stampin up ???)

Travel safely and have a great trip.

Astarra please look after yourself and that precious bundle you are carrying - blow the housework.
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Post by: astarra on February 25, 2013, 10:21:46 pm
Thanx everyone - DH made me promise to take it REALLY easy today - he will do the vacuuming etc after work.  :-*
So I won't be doing much today....the girls will get lots of stories read to them I think!!!  :)
The washing is all up to date, so are the dishes, house is 98% tidy.....I really don't NEEEEEED to be doing to much... but I always find little things to do to make the house look tidier/cleaner/more organised........ :-))
But I promised my darling DH so I have to rest up now!! And I don't want to harm my little bundle.  :-\
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Post by: Yvette on February 25, 2013, 11:06:06 pm
Good girl Astarra  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 25, 2013, 11:16:53 pm
Glad to hear you are taking it VERY easy today astarra, the girls will love having mum read them stories all day :D :D
Your little bundle would probably enojoy the stories too ;)
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Post by: jeninwa on February 25, 2013, 11:21:06 pm
Please take it easy Astarra.
I was home yesterday for about 1 1/2 hours between 6.30am and 10.30pm very busy day, I  hoping to catch up this morning when I get home from work on paper work, unpack my 6 in 1 cooker that arrived and start preparing dinner before I go back to work this afternoon .
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Post by: rainbow on February 25, 2013, 11:49:16 pm
Our travels will take us to SA and then on to Vic and Great Ocean Rd, not sure if we will do more, depends on how we feel, I am demo for crafty thing JD but like to share about TMX always good if you meet someone who has one xxxxx
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Post by: obbie on February 26, 2013, 02:58:16 am
at work.

Take it easy Astarra
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Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2013, 03:02:14 am
Quote from: rainbow on February 25, 2013, 11:49:16 pm
Our travels will take us to SA and then on to Vic and Great Ocean Rd, not sure if we will do more, depends on how we feel, I am demo for crafty thing JD but like to share about TMX always good if you meet someone who has one xxxxx

We tend to listen round the caravan park rainbow and you can hear them either going or beeping. Perfect chatting point. Enjoy your trip.
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Post by: obbie on February 26, 2013, 03:24:08 am
getting fed up with people parking in my driveway at work, for the coffee shop next door. My driveway, and we get blocked...

Its private property, and nothing to do with the coffee shop, we put a sign up last week, now we are going to shut the gate..
we own the driveway access to our property.

ok rant over,  >:( but would you park where it says

No parking
access only
private property.

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Post by: mab19 on February 26, 2013, 06:21:20 am
Have started packing some boxes today.  Why do I have so much stuff :D :D :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 26, 2013, 06:28:52 am
changed all the beds washed,  dried and remade,  cleaned 3 bathrooms, vacuumed, mopped,  paid all the bills and played my little ponies with dd now off to pick the boys up,  have a swim,  cook dinner,  homework then sit back and watch mkr ;D
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Post by: judydawn on February 26, 2013, 06:45:49 am
Quote from: obbie on February 26, 2013, 03:24:08 am
getting fed up with people parking in my driveway at work, for the coffee shop next door. My driveway, and we get blocked...

Its private property, and nothing to do with the coffee shop, we put a sign up last week, now we are going to shut the gate..
we own the driveway access to our property.

ok rant over,  >:( but would you park where it says

No parking
access only
private property.

I wouldn't Robyn but obviously there are inconsiderate people around who couldn't care less.




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Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2013, 06:47:49 am
Ironing this morning, a bit of cooking this afternoon and melting in between.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 26, 2013, 07:02:08 am
it is a bit warm today ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on February 26, 2013, 07:56:38 pm
Robyn i recently saw someone who put up a hoto of a car doing the same thing to her place (not work though but same thing same problem)... She got fed up complaining to council and nothing getting done so took a photo with plates of howand where thy were parked and posted it n her local council fb page.. It got a big response from the public lol.. Never heard if t solved her prb though.. Someone said put a wheel lock on the post near the gate with a sign lol but its your business so you need to be careful i guess..
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Post by: obbie on February 26, 2013, 08:54:05 pm
were cutting trees down today..
bring in temporary fencing to block it off.

I will do some work today too
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 26, 2013, 10:38:38 pm
I just park in the easiest spot ;D
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Post by: Wonder on February 26, 2013, 11:38:44 pm
Obbie, I really feel for you some people are very inconsiderate and really have no idea. Mum and Dad live opposite a primary school and local council offices and people often park across their driveway and then wonder why Mum and Dad are cross with them when they return, always saying "i was only a few minutes". I remember as kids being trapped at home because of people parking over the driveway and not coming back for hours. :-\
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Post by: cookie1 on February 27, 2013, 12:25:00 am
Not a lot here today as it is only 8.20 am. Plans to do the shopping and a bit of baking afterwards as the biscuit barrel is empty.
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Post by: obbie on February 27, 2013, 12:47:33 am
time to fill up the bicci barrel Cookie.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 27, 2013, 04:02:00 am
people would probably respond more to a sign that says the car will be towed away, or there is a $ penalty. What about witches hats on the driveway? Have also seen lockable bollard (?) in the hairdressers parking bay.



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Post by: obbie on February 27, 2013, 04:05:57 am
Cream puff brilliant idea.

I'll do a tow away zone sign up..

Thanks ;)
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Post by: Frozzie on February 27, 2013, 05:38:17 am
Someone also suggested those large rocks people put along entry ways ie either side of the drive to stop them parking there or plant trees or shrubs in a few key places either side of drive to stop them parkng there too ??
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Post by: judydawn on February 27, 2013, 08:28:44 am
Visitors for lunch and the rest of the afternoon.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 27, 2013, 08:33:50 am
busy entertaining then Judy, I hope you had a lovely day ;D
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Post by: judydawn on February 27, 2013, 08:41:22 am
Hard work Suzanne  ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 27, 2013, 08:52:52 am
yes I always enjoy entertaining at someone else's house ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on February 27, 2013, 12:50:28 pm
I enjoy entertaining. We just don't really have any friends here to invite over.
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 27, 2013, 11:04:55 pm
Another reason to move to Albany Den ;D ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on February 28, 2013, 01:22:26 am
Amy I like Albany but it is that whole work thing that is a problem.   :-))

I had a pretty good training session this morning, 1 hour on the bike doing intervals followed by a 5k run.  :D Now I am at work procrastinating.  ;) I have a a school that is always making mistakes and today I have to dig through 2 years of data to figure out how she stuffed up this time so I can tell her how to fix it.  >:(
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Post by: deedub on February 28, 2013, 01:26:49 am
I feel sorry for the people who live next to our school, it's a madhouse at pickup time, people double parking, parking across driveways and so on. I guess we're lucky we can just walk there. At the moment I seem to have trouble finding a carpark in my street during the day even though it's just a suburban street, no shops or anything. I suspect people park there and then walk to the tram stop round the corner to get to the city grrrr. A few renovations going on as well so a lot of tradies during the day.

Working from home today - I've been warned by a colleague not to talk to my boss; he's in a bad mood because his car caught fire as he was driving out of the carpark yesterday, totally burnt out now!
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 28, 2013, 02:47:08 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on February 28, 2013, 01:22:26 am
Amy I like Albany but it is that whole work thing that is a problem.   :-))

I had a pretty good training session this morning, 1 hour on the bike doing intervals followed by a 5k run.  :D Now I am at work procrastinating.  ;) I have a a school that is always making mistakes and today I have to dig through 2 years of data to figure out how she stuffed up this time so I can tell her how to fix it.  >:(

Damn the work thing :-)) :)

Great job with training this morning! I did 30 minutes of bike intervals and 30 minutes of circuit training :D
Good luck with work ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on February 28, 2013, 03:15:10 am
working at work... >:(
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Post by: astarra on February 28, 2013, 04:37:29 am
Hope your boss is OK deedub.  :o
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Post by: obbie on February 28, 2013, 04:50:24 am
Dan how come you have no one to come over for dinner.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on February 28, 2013, 05:57:45 am
We just haven't managed to cultivate any friendships of that type since moving hear 3 years ago.  :( Most of the people I know through exercising are younger and have young families and I am not interested in socialising with my work colleagues. DW just works and comes home so she has not really developed any friendships and as a school Principal she doesn't feel comfortable socialising with her staff or parents.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: nazar on February 28, 2013, 07:55:39 am
rainbow
 l loved those stampin up stamps , there so versatile , l had so much fun with them
since  having ds4 and starting back at work  l dont get around to doing  crafty stuff much now

a camp site at ellendale pool  up the coast of WA . is where l learnt how to do iris folding
my husband saw a note on her door saying handmade cards for sale
so we went to say hello and a beauiful friendship was made  , that was about 8 years ago and we still keep in contact today

 
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on February 28, 2013, 08:08:16 am
Lovely to hear from you Nazar.

Den it is so hard isn't it. I fully understand where your wife is coming from. In some country towns we were looked upon as 2/3/4 year tourists.

Oh, it is a principal or registrar of the feminine variety that has stuffed up is it? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on February 28, 2013, 12:41:38 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on February 28, 2013, 08:08:16 am
Oh, it is a principal or registrar of the feminine variety that has stuffed up is it? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Yes it is Cookie. I service 35 schools (8 of Independent Public Schools) of that I only have 3 male Registrars/Business Managers, one just started his first day today. Most of them are pretty good but there are a few who just don't get it.

I amaze myself with my patience some days.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Nikkit on February 28, 2013, 09:56:49 pm
Yesterday and today on full fire alert. I got the text message from FESA yesterday to say I had to leave, but our plan is to stay and defend. My hubby did some 4wd-ing (not in a 4wd!  :o ) through pine plantations to get home the back way as all the roads were closed yesterday. The girls' bus was cancelled so they were kept at school until we could get down and pick them up.
The wind dropped last night, but the fire is still out of control, I'm just hoping that the easterly doesn't come in hard and fast thismorning or there'll be trouble for the firies.
No houses have been lost, those firies are just amazing and the guys in the air too. Hats off to them all.
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Post by: astarra on February 28, 2013, 10:11:32 pm
Keep safe Nikkit.
Thinking of you.  :-*
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Post by: Amy :-) on February 28, 2013, 10:42:59 pm
Take care Nikkit :o
And tell hubby to be carful 4WDing in a not-4WD!!! :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on February 28, 2013, 11:08:02 pm
Been busy with kids.

Have I missed where MF posted her famous Rendang recipe, someone please link me, thank you :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on February 28, 2013, 11:23:17 pm
Take care Nikkit.

Den, you will just have to go and make some new friends, what about Rotary Clubs, or Lions something like that.

Or start a thermomix club...
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Post by: Yvette on March 01, 2013, 12:12:35 am
Don't think MF has posted it yet Hally  :o :o No pressure MF
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Post by: Halex on March 01, 2013, 12:58:43 am
Thanks Yvette, thought I missed it.

Eagerly waiting to cook it :)
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Post by: Halex on March 01, 2013, 02:06:00 am
Busy morning took cp to school, lr has a pupil free day, went to the library & he chose some books. I am surprised for a child with adhd he is sitting reading nicely.

He arrived with what I think is croup so ff to the Drs shrtly.

My oh my I came home with 7 cookbooks from the library :o :o

 :)
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Post by: astarra on March 01, 2013, 02:08:05 am
7....is that all  ;)  ;D

Been to pre-kinder today, and done washing (cleaning sheets etc) am trying to take it easy but want to clean clean clean!!  :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 01, 2013, 02:32:34 am
Astarra, sit down and rest or I will come over there and clean your whole house so you won't be able to ;D

Quote from: Halex on March 01, 2013, 02:06:00 am
Busy morning took cp to school, lr has a pupil free day, went to the library & he chose some books. I am surprised for a child with adhd he is sitting reading nicely.

He arrived with what I think is croup so ff to the Drs shrtly.

My oh my I came home with 7 cookbooks from the library :o :o

 :)

I hope the doc can do something for lr Hally. Poor kid :(

Enjoy your cookbooks ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on March 01, 2013, 02:57:47 am
Asstarra sounds like you are nesting,

take care, rest up.

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Post by: Halex on March 01, 2013, 05:14:19 am
Thanks Amy, yes took some medication, but sadly his visit to  see his mum & siblings was cancelled, so be us quite dwn about that.

Now i have to entertain an ADHD child that has taken meducation that makes them racy who is dsappointed &  frustrated. ??? :-)) :o
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Post by: Halex on March 01, 2013, 05:14:48 am
Astarra, 7 cookbooks, must be slacking ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 01, 2013, 05:36:37 am
sad about the cancelled date with his mum and family lucky he has you .
 Hally is it redipred he has for his croup?
Title: Re: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on March 01, 2013, 05:39:55 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on March 01, 2013, 05:36:37 am
sad about the cancelled date with his mum and family lucky he has you .
 Hally is it redipred he has for his croup?

Yes
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 01, 2013, 05:42:11 am
it sure does hype them up croup is horrible for kids I hope he feels better soon xxx
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Post by: Halex on March 01, 2013, 05:47:16 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on March 01, 2013, 05:42:11 am
it sure does hype them up croup is horrible for kids I hope he feels better soon xxx

Thanks Suzanne, lr is a bit unpredictabe, but I have downloaded a movie on apple tv & we are sitting together watching it. Behaving much better than I thought. :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 01, 2013, 05:58:49 am
that's positive you must have a calming nature that he picks up on ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: shiverama on March 01, 2013, 08:39:41 am
Studying - then needed a big break as my brain had died.
To Flight center to check how much our trip to Ireland at the end the year is likely to cost- OUCH :o
Back home to check Forum for spice mix recipes
Shopping for ingredients at my local asian Market.
Have just completed
CAjun Spice Mix
Chilli Lime Crumb
Burning love Spice mix
Jalfrezi Paste
Herb Salt and have ingredients drying in the oven for the Spicy Herb salt from the Indian cook book
My kitchen smells amazing. :) :D :-))
Tomorrow I will pop it all in Jars and lable it ready to sell at school fair
But righ now time to Browse the forum and sip a glass of wine
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Emme on March 01, 2013, 09:02:36 am
Hally, hope he is feeling better soon, you do an amazing job  :)

Nikkit, hoping those fires stay away, take care.

Marie
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: nazar on March 01, 2013, 09:09:01 am
sounds like you have been very busy shiverama  its a good idea to sell at a fete

l had a terribly busy ,stressful day at work today ,came home with a headache

to find a lovely surprise in my letterbox , an apron from aussie brenda and l  instantly felt better

 thank you AUSSIE BRENDA
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Halex on March 01, 2013, 09:20:33 am
Quote from: Emme on March 01, 2013, 09:02:36 am
Hally, hope he is feeling better soon, you do an amazing job  :)

Nikkit, hoping those fires stay away, take care.

Marie

Thank you Marie I try :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on March 01, 2013, 09:30:54 am
Knocking down an old brick BBQ to make way for a cement slab for my new bird aviary. Can't wait for it all to be finished. :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on March 01, 2013, 09:49:34 am
I saw those photos on FB Mandi, you made an impressive mess :D :D :D
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Post by: dede on March 01, 2013, 09:53:21 am
It's lots of fun Amy, who wouldn't enjoy destroying something. :)
Although no one wants to help me clean up my mess :(
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Post by: obbie on March 01, 2013, 07:38:55 pm
up early, about to do spice mixes.
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Post by: shiverama on March 01, 2013, 10:31:33 pm
Quote from: nazar on March 01, 2013, 09:09:01 am
sounds like you have been very busy shiverama  its a good idea to sell at a fete

l had a terribly busy ,stressful day at work today ,came home with a headache

to find a lovely surprise in my letterbox , an apron from aussie brenda and l  instantly felt better

 thank you AUSSIE BRENDA

Glad to hear you had a nice surprise to finish your day well - I love serendipity.
I finished off by making some really cute lables to stick onto the jars using Photo Impact. They look great and the bonus is I can use them for when I want to do a gift hamper.
I have just finished a batch of the Spicy herb salt from the Indian cook book and I think next time I will wear mask and goggles I nearly choked.
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Post by: judydawn on March 01, 2013, 10:42:55 pm
Have you seen the reviews (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=4938.0) of this recipe shiverama?  I know exactly what you are talking about - ;D
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Post by: shiverama on March 01, 2013, 11:06:15 pm
I know I read it last night - but I have done it before and not had any problems but this morning - I was crying coughing sneezing it was awful - may be it was different chillies - last time I used my own and dried them. Still it's worth it.
Will bottle it up label it and sell it the school fair  :) :) :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on March 02, 2013, 04:39:15 am
cooking, cleaning, went grocery shopping, DH shawed a sheep for a local farm.

 I took photos too.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 02, 2013, 05:52:41 am
Have just spent over an hour catching up.  Lots of nice things happening,  and some things not so good. 
I had a most pleasant day at the local Farmer's market.   I have been developing recipes based on different stall holders goodies. Not TMX.  Today I discovered a food swap stall.  The idea is to take whatever food you have too much of,  and swap it for something on the table.    They had chook poo, rhubarb, NZ spinach, loads of Zucchini and, eggs , but would like seasonal  fruit and veggie RECIPES.   So I will print off recipes that I have already written,  print off several copies and exchange them for some veggies or fruit that  we can't grow.  Looking forward to doing this as I think it is a good idea.  I will let you know how it goes.
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Post by: goldfish on March 02, 2013, 06:04:46 am
That market-and that particular stall- sound absolutely wonderful,Chookie. What a brilliant idea! :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 02, 2013, 06:16:38 am
I went out for a 2.5 hr bike ride this morning. Now I am putting up a fence. Three post holes dug, eight to go.  :P I forgot to hire a post hole digger so I am doing them all by hand.  :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Amy :-) on March 02, 2013, 07:17:36 am
If I lived closer I would come and help you Den :( Good luck ;)

GF, love the new avatar and your little signature thingy on the side ;D ;D ;D

Chookie, that stall sounds really handy! Your recipes are a great idea too :) I hope it works out for you.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on March 02, 2013, 03:02:26 pm
I would gladly accept the help Amy.  ;D

I manged to dig 6 1/2 post holes and install 6 posts. I also removed 3 old posts and some really old brushwood screening and wire. Tomorrow I will hopefully get the rest of the posts in and most of the pickets up.

But first I am going for a long run.


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Post by: obbie on March 02, 2013, 09:54:43 pm
Great idea chookie to swap.

Den I have a machine for digging holes.... :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 02, 2013, 11:27:18 pm
You've done great Den :D I know you probably want to go for an extra extra long run to put off digging the holes, but make sure you have enough energy left afterwards to finish them off ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 03, 2013, 03:30:29 am
DD you can get a rounded shovel with a long nose to dig holes too. If you were closer I could have lent you our post hole digger.

Chookie what an awesome stall.

Nikkit I had the feeling the last lot of fires were up your way. Take care. Thank goodness your DH knew a back way otherwise he wouldn't have been able to get back.
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 03, 2013, 03:36:23 am
Cookie I have a clam shell style post hole digger and a long fencing bar. Unfortunately we are on a kind of gravely clay.  I should have hired a powered post hole digger. Nine down, two to go. I am going to start putting up the rails and pickets then come back to the last two.

Amy I slept in this morning and skipped my run so I could start on the fence earlier.
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Post by: Nikkit on March 03, 2013, 11:32:22 am
Cookie - Fires are all out now, thank goodness. Once again thanks to the firies, they are just amazing. Over 1400 hectares burnt and as far as I know, no houses lost. Thanks for thinking of me :)

We did head off camping yesterday...but had bearings seize and snapped the rear axle. Oh joy! Luckily we had 2 vehicles (my Mum and Aunty in the other one) so left hubby and the dogs 200kms north of here, came home, got parts, I went back yesterday arvo to find that I had done the stupidest thing ever and hadn't picked up ALL the parts needed,  ??? so had to come back again last night, pick up the parts. Stayed here (and slept from 10pm -2.30am, but didn't leave until 5am as I really didn't want a roo as a hood ornament!) and drove up again this morning. All fixed, drove home (again...) unpacked, tidied up and all put away. Like we never even left, but I managed to do 800km driving, plus another 400km as a passenger!
The Great Northern Highway is the roughest, potholiest, skinniest, worst bitumen road I have driven on. Sure there are some good bits, but they are few and far between. I have no idea how the truckies do that road for a living, it is a shocker.

The sad thing was it was my Auntys first ever camping trip and she was so excited!! She was not going to do a bush pee though, but after 2 coffees and plenty of water she went pretty quiet on the way back. Managed to convince her that no-one can see you when you squat behind a bush, so she finally relented. Very very funny when she got back in the ute and I told her we were only 15 minutes from the next town!

The good thing was Mum took her up the coast and they camped out with my brother and family, so she did get a camping trip in after all the kerfuffle with us. Sounds like she had fun and no doubt I will hear about it tomorrow when they call in.
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 03, 2013, 12:16:25 pm
What an eventful camping trip Nikkit.  :-)) I hope it hasn't put your Auntie off camping.  :)
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Post by: Nikkit on March 03, 2013, 12:22:43 pm
Not our most eventful one yet Den...the sheared diff housing and snapped axle 60km out of Warburton on the Gunbarrel was a cracker a couple of years ago.
I will find out tomorrow the verdict on the camping trip from my Aunty. The stories will be hilarious knowing her!
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Post by: astarra on March 04, 2013, 12:06:57 am
So far I have done breakfasting self and 3 kids, showering and dressing 2 (miss6 does herself), folding washing, 2 loads ready to hang but not got there yet because.............  :-[ :-[ :-[................... I found the nappy bag and decided it NEEDED a total clean and empty and repack ready for ..... The baby .......which still happens to have 16weeks til due date!!!  :-)) :-)) :-))
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 04, 2013, 12:30:37 am
Astarra :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) :-)) ;D

Nikki, I don't like camping at the best of times... but that sounds terrible :o :(
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 04, 2013, 12:35:18 am
astarra I loved nesting you sound like you're enjoying it too ;D;D
haven't done much today just made all the beds gave everyone breakfast and 2 loads of washing terrible headache so I'm done for the day
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Post by: obbie on March 04, 2013, 02:28:35 am
I did about 6 loads of washing yesterday, towels, clothes, and more towels with the kids in and out of the pool.
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Post by: mcmich on March 04, 2013, 02:35:04 am
Hope you get rid of that headache soon Suzanne.

Just home from picking mum up to grocery shop - not very busy so got through nice and fast.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on March 04, 2013, 05:16:22 am
Nikkit, the Great Northern Highway is very narrow. You do have some exciting trips. Last trip through to Warbuton via tjukayula ( can't spell it) we came across a family with a broken axle about 40 km west of Warbuton   They had to wait for parts from Adelaide, via Alice Springs. It was the quickest way for them.
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Post by: dhitri on March 04, 2013, 08:50:24 am
Hi!

Hope everyone is in good health.

I just wanted to tell everyone that I am back on the forum ;-)

To keep a long story short, I fell off the wagon due to work. I had to juggle that, keeping the house liveable and an active and very wilful 2 yo plus my running (less than five weeks to my first marathon!). I am exhausted by the time I am done for the day...

Thank God for the Thermie... Or else I'd be feeding my family junk! Although I have to confess we have been living on stir fries and curries (and the occasional muffin).

I have some more breathing space now and I want to experiment more with my Thermie. Ten minutes on here and I am already bookmarking recipes. This forum is amazing! But you all know that already, right? ;-)

xo,
Dhitri
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Post by: cookie1 on March 04, 2013, 09:04:39 am
Welcome back ThermieLove. 😀😀😀😀😀
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 04, 2013, 09:09:21 am
Nothing wrong with stir fries TL.

Just wait until you start to taper in another week or two.  You will find you have so much energy. Just don't make the mistake many first timers do and think you need just one more long run or that you are feeling rested so an extra run won't hurt. Stick to your training plan. Good luck.

 
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 04, 2013, 11:22:45 am
Thanks Michele ;D

dh decided we needed to go and look at lounge suites what a mission have decided to get one made with the exact measurements of what we need that way we get what we want ;D
the kids got a new ps3 and dh decided that he would cook dinner so that was nice doesn't happen very often and it was delicious still got the pesky headache but I'll survive ;D

great work Den ;D
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Post by: rainbow on March 04, 2013, 10:35:09 pm
We have been on the road, over the nullabor, now in Streaky Bay SA, lovely place, weather hot and haven't got Thelma out of her bag yet, thinking of mussels in tomato based sauce for tonight, with a nice chilled glass of wine 🙋🙋🙋
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Post by: cookie1 on March 05, 2013, 01:21:23 am
Love Streaky Bay Rainbow. Sit back and relax.
Don't miss Murphy's Haystacks out of Streaky Bay. They are huge rocks. Very awesome.
It was lovely to hear from you. Drive safely.
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Post by: obbie on March 05, 2013, 02:08:59 am
at work.... ;D ;D
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Post by: Nikkit on March 05, 2013, 03:23:37 am
Cookie - to be honest I'd just love to go camping and have a plain old boring trip out there and back with nothing "exciting" happen. I am over broken bits on the vehicle. Don't get me started!!
It wasn't me that you stopped for out near the Warburton triangle then - we welded ours up and drove pretty much non-stop home from there!

Amy -  I have decided with our camping trips what doesn't kill us just makes us stronger...or reach for the bottle stashed in the back a bit more often! We've had a few ripper trips with something dramatic happen, and we've always made it home in one piece. (for humans - several pieces for vehicle!)

We'll go again, but with a few more spare parts!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 05, 2013, 03:30:23 am
Nikkit you are very brave. My nightmare is breaking down. I shouldn't worry at all though as DH is pretty good at fixing things. We have been very lucky I guess. We picked up some dirty fuel at Nundroo a few years ago and had problems out near Yalata. Made it back with the van to Ceduna and the car was still on it's 3 year Nissan assist and they fixed it for us late that night. DH knew what to do to get us back to Ceduna so that was good.
I guess if he can restore 1928-30 cars he knows a bit about them. Not the computer part of new cars though.
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Post by: deedub on March 05, 2013, 11:28:34 am
That's part of the fun of camping Nikkit, having war stories to tell!
Had to work today from home, but was so busy I didn't have time to catch up on the forum! Takeaway for dinner (very rare these days), didn't finish work until 7.30, sooo tired now. I did manage to make a loaf of bread & wash some sheets though!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Delightful Den on March 05, 2013, 12:19:24 pm
Swam this morning. Then had a busy day at work. Put on a roast when I got home so hat it could cook itself while I mowed the lawn. Pretty tire now.  :P
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Post by: jo_nz on March 05, 2013, 10:25:36 pm
At work now, but not managing to be very productive.   :-))
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Post by: obbie on March 05, 2013, 10:58:57 pm
at work, but I must do some work today
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on March 06, 2013, 12:39:46 am
I am feeling rather devastated and gut busted at the moment. A lovely young man, from a lovely family has been killed in a road accident. I taught this young man and his younger brothers, and knew the family. He was 18. Life is so unfair, I feel awful and I was only his teacher.
His poor parents and brothers.  :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 06, 2013, 12:40:58 am
Oh no Cookie.... thats really really terrible :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Wonder on March 06, 2013, 01:00:30 am
cookie that is such terrible news. The death of such a young person has flow on effect for such a large circle and must be devestating for family and friends.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 06, 2013, 01:01:39 am
*big hug* that's very sad cookie
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Post by: Yvette on March 06, 2013, 01:03:59 am
So sad Cookie  :(
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Post by: obbie on March 06, 2013, 01:13:42 am
so sad Cookie :(
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on March 06, 2013, 01:18:53 am
It's the funeral of a former work acquaintence today, life is so short at any age, try and enjoy each day.
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Post by: judydawn on March 06, 2013, 01:25:51 am
Sorry to hear that news Cookie, 18 and so much life should have been ahead of him.

You are right AB, one never knows what tomorrow will bring.
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Post by: Emme on March 06, 2013, 02:02:34 am
So sorry to hear that news Cookie, a great loss, devastating for family and friends.

Marie
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Post by: cookie1 on March 06, 2013, 02:05:59 am
Thank you. I don't know why I feel so awful about it, I only taught him. Because I taught the 3 boys I got to know Mum and Dad fairly well. So devastating. Enjoy everyday folks.
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Post by: kt2 on March 06, 2013, 02:20:34 am
So sad cookie  :'(
Big hugs to you.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 06, 2013, 02:25:02 am
Oh Cookie I really feel for you it's so sad when a young one loses their life.
My DD's best friend was killed in a car accident 3 weeks after getting her license
The poor family. What a tragic loss. Big hugs to you and I agree enjoy each moment  :(
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 06, 2013, 02:33:51 am
so sad cookie hugs to you xxx
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 06, 2013, 07:35:35 am
That is awful Cookie.  :'( It is one of the downsides of working in education, we always seem to be losing young ones.  My DD has lost several o her classmates from Ag School.
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Post by: goldfish on March 06, 2013, 08:12:05 am
Cookie I really feel  for you and this young person's family ..I don't know how anyone can get through a loss of that magnitude.  So terribly tragic.... My thoughts and prayers are with you...
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 06, 2013, 08:22:25 am
What sad news Cookie.A big hug from me too :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 06, 2013, 09:14:40 am
Sorry to hear the sad news cookie. A hug from me too xox
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Post by: Jadey on March 06, 2013, 02:05:27 pm
So much sadness, sorry to hear Cookie and AB

Jadey
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Post by: Nikkit on March 06, 2013, 10:33:28 pm
So sorry to hear your sad news Cookie, hugs from me too.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 07, 2013, 05:28:12 am
You are all very kind. It is such a waste of young talented life. PLEASE ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SEATBELTS.

This morning DH and I went and voted in the state election. We usually do it early. Then he went to Bunnings. ( need I say more). I eventually got to do the food shopping and now should do some cooking but it getting hot and I can't be bothered. DH is tormenting me as he is fast asleep in the recliner rocker.
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Post by: Halex on March 07, 2013, 05:45:18 am
Quote from: cookie1 on March 06, 2013, 12:39:46 am
I am feeling rather devastated and gut busted at the moment. A lovely young man, from a lovely family has been killed in a road accident. I taught this young man and his younger brothers, and knew the family. He was 18. Life is so unfair, I feel awful and I was only his teacher.
His poor parents and brothers.  :'( :'( :'(

Oh cookie, just read that. Its always so sad to hear young lives gone, devaststaing for sveryone.
Heres a hug. X
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 07, 2013, 06:08:11 am
went to DS11 assembly then work made dinner some smartie cookies and played reading eggs with Lily and all the washing is done and house clean and tidy now 5 minutes before school pick up and afternoon madness begins ;D
love productive days where everything just flows
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 07, 2013, 07:50:12 am
Sounds like a good day Suzanne :D What do you mean by reading eggs? Never heard of that before ;D

Quote from: cookie1 on March 07, 2013, 05:28:12 am
This morning DH and I went and voted in the state election. We usually do it early. Then he went to Bunnings. ( need I say more). I eventually got to do the food shopping and now should do some cooking but it getting hot and I can't be bothered. DH is tormenting me as he is fast asleep in the recliner rocker.

Why are all old men the same Cookie? You could be talking about my SD there :-))
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Post by: cookie1 on March 07, 2013, 08:00:54 am
I love him to bits any way Amy.


I just had a thought. As you love cooking so much would it be possible for you to find a position in a commercial kitchen somewhere down there? Maybe a restaurant or motel dining room, hospital etc. maybe it would lead to an apprenticeship for you. I am just thinking out loud, well writing it down actually.
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 07, 2013, 08:41:14 am
it's a reading program for kids our school is involved in and I  just wanted to get Lily acquainted with it before they start after easter
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Post by: chrissa on March 07, 2013, 08:43:56 am
That's very sad Cookie and you have every reason to feel upset.  Teachers nurture these kids and you feel a responsibility to look after them I suppose.

Take care
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 07, 2013, 10:01:45 am
Quote from: cookie1 on March 07, 2013, 08:00:54 am
I just had a thought. As you love cooking so much would it be possible for you to find a position in a commercial kitchen somewhere down there? Maybe a restaurant or motel dining room, hospital etc. maybe it would lead to an apprenticeship for you. I am just thinking out loud, well writing it down actually.

Its a good thought Cookie, and I have tossed it around a few times. I think I'm too much of a "home cook" though. But you never know... I might change my mind in the future ;) I am looking for a hospitality job so I might be able to get a feel for a commercial kitchen if I land a job in a restaurant or motel :)

Quote from: *suzanne* on March 07, 2013, 08:41:14 am
it's a reading program for kids our school is involved in and I  just wanted to get Lily acquainted with it before they start after easter

Good idea Suzanne :) My favourite part of school was reading and I when I did primary school work placements I loved helping the kids read :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 07, 2013, 10:14:05 am
I love reading and luckily so do the boys Lily loves listening to us read to her so a bonus dd20 not so much 3 out 4 ain't bad DS11 was reading by the age of 4 self taught he watched all tv with subtitles and I think that was the key.
 a funny story he was sitting next to my dad when he was 4 looking at the tv guide and he said to him hey grandad Australian Story is on Tuesday night if you want to watch it we all sat there gob smacked ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 07, 2013, 10:21:39 am
That's gorgeous Suzanne  :D  A very clever little boy.
3 out of my 4 are readers too but DD1 not so much although getting a bit more into books now at 35  ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 07, 2013, 10:25:19 am
yes he is but it seems not a lot of common sense;D
I'm hoping abby will one day enjoy it too dh doesn't read either there loss I say ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 07, 2013, 10:35:26 am
My DH didn't read at all but in the last 5-10 years he is reading a bit although not as much as me but he seems to be enjoying it and mostly reads non fiction. Abby will sometime in the future. My DD was too busy with other things to read when she was younger but reads when she has time now. I feel lost without a book on my bedside table and like you I think it's their loss when they don't read.
You can't force them unfortunately
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Post by: dhitri on March 07, 2013, 11:57:10 am
My 2 yo daughter is a good sleeper and usually all I have to do is tuck her in, kiss her good night and walk out. Tonight she was extra fussy and cried a lot. After one hour of going in and out of her room, I gave in and decided to lie down next to her and hold her hand. She fell asleep with the biggest smile on her face :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2013, 12:19:26 pm
That's nice dhitri - tonight she just needed her Mummy.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on March 07, 2013, 12:22:14 pm
Quote from: rainbow on February 25, 2013, 10:13:55 am
We having been packing our van ready for a trip over the nullabor, Thelma is packed safely in her new blue bag, and I have packed lots of craft, mainly stampin up as I just became a demonstrator, I have a vision of travelling sharing my thermy and stampin up, reality will be a bit different I feel, hope to share a few photos as we go 🙋🙋🙋
Wow Rainbow what a winning combination Thermomix and Stampin up!!
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on March 07, 2013, 12:23:38 pm
Happy ...as I won first place in a speech competition so now progress to the next level.  Been a busy few weeks so not been on here much, hope to catch up on all news!
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 07, 2013, 12:27:55 pm
congratulations ghm, great job xxx
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 07, 2013, 02:29:34 pm
Quote from: Greyhoundmum on March 07, 2013, 12:23:38 pm
Happy ...as I won first place in a speech competition so now progress to the next level.  Been a busy few weeks so not been on here much, hope to catch up on all news!
Congratulations GHM on your win :)
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Post by: Frozzie on March 07, 2013, 07:54:16 pm
Congrats ghm
Sorry to hear about the young man cookie.. Very sad :(
Sorry about your colleague ab :(

This morning im off to the hairdresser after dropping ds off to school!!

Both my kids love reading eggs :)
Yesterday was school photos for ds..
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Post by: mcmich on March 07, 2013, 08:15:07 pm
Congratulations on your win GHM. I get very nervous if I have to do public speaking - can't imagine doing it for fun.
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Post by: Wonder on March 07, 2013, 10:24:31 pm
Congratulations GHM, sounds like all the work is paying off.
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Post by: Yvette on March 07, 2013, 11:00:31 pm
Congrats GHM good luck with the next round  :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2013, 11:31:21 pm
Congratulations GHM, you must love what you do.
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Post by: Halex on March 07, 2013, 11:51:32 pm
So much happening.

Nearly finished cleaning up spare room. 2 mattreses come this afternoon for bunk beds.

Cousins arrive tuesday.

Lr is ready for shared care when we are able to have him every ther week. ?they are just concerned about the school run as he coukd be late as i have to drop cp off first.  Lots of reports still to go through re his medical files.

MIL has made an amazing turn around, spent last night at her own home & is going back to her hospice  saturday, but will be doing short  stays home now, fantastic news as we thought she was on her way out.

My breast cancer friend has fnished her last batch if chemo, radiation next. We are out together this morning.

Busy, busy, busy :)
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Post by: obbie on March 07, 2013, 11:55:13 pm
congrats GHM
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Post by: judydawn on March 08, 2013, 01:11:55 am
No wonder you haven't been posting so much lately Hally - busy, busy, busy for all that is about to happen in your life.  I hope the cousins have a great time and enjoy your TMX cooking, DH's BBQ's and no doubt eating out at your favourite restaurants as well.

Hope all goes smoothly for Lr and you can work out the school run so both boys get to school on time.

MIL would love going home to her place for short stays, great news.

Enjoy your morning tea with your friend, glad to hear the treatment is half finished now.
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Post by: Halex on March 08, 2013, 01:24:18 am
Thanks JD.

Out in 10 mins, could either fold washing or pop on here..........
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 08, 2013, 02:07:13 am
Very busy Hally

I'm definitely going to have a meeting with Lily's teacher, I came home from dropping her off heartbroken, a little girl went around and gave out birthday invitations handing them out as she goes around whilst we were waiting for the door to open who got skipped over yep DD her face was so sad and I'm pretty sure she wanted to cry but didn't, if you aren't inviting the whole class then do it a little more discretely  :'( disappointed in he parent that's for sure

I'm going to the shops to buy her something special........
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Post by: obbie on March 08, 2013, 02:23:56 am
Thats hard to take at a young age Suzanne.

 My kids invite the whole class, and if they have siblings close, they come too.

If they don't want to come, that is ok, but they all get invited.
2 years ago, we had 82 kids at our party..
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 08, 2013, 02:28:54 am
Thanks Robyn we always invite the whole class up to probably yr 2 then it's generally just a few close friends to go bowling or the movies in that situation I'll post invitations, just makes me sad because she's so young and doesn't quite get it :'(
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Post by: Wonder on March 08, 2013, 02:37:31 am
Hally sounds like everything is going really well for you.

Suzanne it's heartbreaking when that sort of thing happens.
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 08, 2013, 03:51:11 am
I went for a 14km run this morning then made peanut butter in the TM and some of Amy's Chewy oatmeal honey date biscuits. Though I was doing really well for time because DW wasn't up yet, then I looked at the clock and realised she was 15 minutes late getting out of bed.  :o Rushed in to wake her thinking she fell back to sleep but she wasn't getting up because she was going into work late.  >:( It would have been nice if she told me last night.

I rushed around getting breakfast, stretching while I was cooking, thought I was going to just be on time until I managed to cut half may face off shaving.  :'( It took nearly 15 minutes to get the bleeding to stop enough to be able to get dressed.  :P

Oh well you get that some days.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on March 08, 2013, 04:01:09 am
Not a good start to the day Den - I hope it has improved since.
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Post by: mcmich on March 08, 2013, 04:29:13 am
What a morning DD.

Mowed the lawns and made a huge pot of vegie soup.
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Post by: obbie on March 08, 2013, 04:32:31 am
DD take care.

I got up, kids at school
I am at work, peaceful... ;D
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Post by: Yvette on March 08, 2013, 04:51:35 am
Oh Suzanne that is so sad, hope you get it sorted  :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 08, 2013, 05:16:48 am
Morning coffee with a friend at the marina, back home had another coffee and chat with my cleaner. Changed bed linen on my bed and one of the guest bedrooms and now having lunch then picking up GS aged 10 from school. He and GD 6 and GD 5 are sleeping over tonight and we are going to the marina for dinner.
Hope your day has improved Den  :D
Suzanne I really feel for you and Lily  :(
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Post by: EmeraldSue on March 08, 2013, 05:51:51 am
Poor lily - pity that some people are so thoughtless, especially with regard to the littlies.
Hally, glad to hear that things are coming together  :)
Den, at least it's friday :-\
I'm lying on the couch in front of the airconditioner with a nice cold coffee frappe that I just whipped up in no time at all ;D
I've been at DD's sports day for most of the day and it was soooooo hot :-[
I think it got to 36C,but we all survived and had a good day topped off by her team winning the day by 1 point.
A quiet weekend ahead, I hope :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 08, 2013, 06:07:52 am
Thanks for all your support ladies xxx

ES that's hot for a sports day glad you all survived and won ours is 3rd term so much cooler weather generally

have a lovely dinner out with your grandkids mf

movie night tonight not sure what we are watching yet family vote is needed
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Post by: Frozzie on March 08, 2013, 09:18:53 am
Hairdressers this morning while dh tested out some new cars deciding on which one he wants then grabved lunch at the beach and rushed home as dh had alot of emails and needed to get the ball rolling on finding temp accom.organising flights etc as he starts in syd on the 18th.. The kids and i will move later on once he is settled and we find accom (permanent)... Spent all afternoon online and on the phone... Didnt get much else done.. Its starting to sink in!!
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 08, 2013, 09:44:36 am
all very exciting Kim you will have a lot of shopping to do once you find your house ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 08, 2013, 09:57:17 am
Suzanne my heart goes out to you. I've been there many years ago.

DD perhaps you should have just given up on the day and gone back to bed.  ;) :)
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Post by: goldfish on March 08, 2013, 09:59:30 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on March 08, 2013, 09:44:36 am
all very exciting Kim you will have a lot of shopping to do once you find your house ;D

 . . . and you can start unpacking all those boxes you packed up back in France!!!  Be just like Christmas all over again . . .lol
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 08, 2013, 10:00:43 am
Congratulations GHM. Great effort.

Oh Suzanne, that's not fair. I understand not everyone can afford to invite the whole class (we certainly can't) but shame on the parents for not using discretion when handing out invites. Hope lily gets through this.
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Post by: Frozzie on March 08, 2013, 10:10:42 am
Poor lily suzanne.. Kids can be so cruel :(

Yes its going to be fun to go shopping for so much new stuff and unpacking stuff we packed months ago.gerting a few bits and pieces i jave been meaning to get for a while now!!. Dont know how we are going to fit a house of stuff into an apartment though.. Will only be renting an apt u til we buy i think..
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 08, 2013, 10:16:27 am
Thanks girls :-*
so many decisions to make Kim your head must be spinning ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on March 08, 2013, 10:26:30 am
A little suzanne.. Shopping is going to be fun... Finding a place probablya bit less!!
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 08, 2013, 10:57:44 am
ah yes house hunting is a mission when we sold our house we rented for what we thought would be a short time 6 years later we finally found something we loved ::)
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Post by: Frozzie on March 08, 2013, 11:10:00 am
Lol well im hoping we wont be rentng that long :(
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 08, 2013, 11:12:34 am
I'm sure you'll find the perfect home in no time, what's the housing market like where you are looking?
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Post by: Frozzie on March 08, 2013, 11:22:26 am
Dont know yet only looking online but not sure wewill buy where we will be renting .. Or if so otwill be a sml apartment lol.. Wait and see... !

Dh will start looking the weekend before he starts work..
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Post by: maddy on March 08, 2013, 11:19:44 pm
Goodluck with the search Kim....It's real now & happening!   :D :D

Suzanne.... :( poor Lily.....I think it's worth mentioning what happened to the teacher, particularly for the younger years.  Maybe a note could be distributed, to remind Parents to be discreet with invites.
I know not every child can always be invited, but it's crushing when done so obviously. 


Well yesterday, DD had a " Women's Empowerment" breakfast to attend (with the other 2 school captains)....so we set off at 6.30 am  :o
10.30 am, the school calls me to pick her up.....obviously the "spinach/egg thing" she described, had lactose in it....she didn't think about it, until after she had eaten it....then came the cramps and dashes to the powder room  :-X
And
Can someone please Mother Nature it's Autumn, and us Victorians are withering with a continual roll of 30c+  heat!   >:(.  It's making me very cranky!!
Aircon will be cranked up, and I will be some very overdue paperwork, whilst chasing papers blown all over the place fro the aircon  :-))
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Post by: Frozzie on March 08, 2013, 11:36:25 pm
Oh dear maddy.. I would like some of the heat.. Can send you cooler days and drizzly rain if you prefer.. Poor dd :(

Yes all happening.. Loving the planning :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 09, 2013, 12:27:50 am
Thanks maddy discreet was all I wanted,  I hope your dd is doing okay how long is she usually unwell for her?
Off to vote soon then DS11 has 2 parties today one at the movies and one a pool party then to the IL's for dinner
another warm one here too but I love it ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on March 09, 2013, 02:48:57 am
Went to the Kyneton Farmers Market prepared for a food swap. They said that they would accept recipes.  So last night I printed off 6 Non TMX Hot X Bun recipes and this morning picked a bunch of rosemary.    This is what I swapped for.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 09, 2013, 02:51:17 am
6 duck eggs,  the stringy plant is Thai basil with roots, beans and zucchini.  I am very pleased and so are they.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 09, 2013, 02:53:29 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/09/umyqahe2.jpg)
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Post by: goldfish on March 09, 2013, 03:00:49 am
I love duck eggs, Chookie! - many years ago now we used to have a lovely little muscovy who just loved to lay eggs.  We came home one day to find our German Shepherd lying on a patch of grass surrounded by about 10 cleaned out eggs shells . . . .and looking very embarrassed and guilty!  I'm sure she had a tummy ache for days after that but was too embarrassed to complain!!  ;D ;D ;D

The two of them had a fantastic relationship.  When the dog was eating the duck would come up between her front legs and had some, too.  The duck was badly injured by a fox one night and sadly we had to have the vet put her down - the sadness of her canine companion was palpable for days afterwards . . .how I miss both of them!
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Post by: obbie on March 09, 2013, 03:11:42 am
about to start cooking. i have done the shopping, and have the house to myself all afternoon..... :)
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Post by: achookwoman on March 09, 2013, 03:38:29 am
GF,  what a wonderful relationship.  Lovely story.  We had a Rottweiler and lamb. Who had a similar relationship. 
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Post by: mcmich on March 09, 2013, 05:09:09 am
What a lovely story GF.
Nice swaps Chookie. Do duck eggs taste the same as chicken eggs?
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Post by: mcmich on March 09, 2013, 05:19:31 am
Work. Had a brilliant day. 5 patients - discharged 2 and really only had 1 that had a lot going on.  :D
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Post by: achookwoman on March 09, 2013, 06:10:10 am
Michele,  richer than chook eggs.  Make great sponges.
Michele you do a wonderful job with these people,  I hope they appreciate you.
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Post by: pumpkin pie on March 09, 2013, 08:19:21 am
Maddy totally agree, we have been having some dreadfully hot days and nights here in Adelaide also, we badly need rain to bring some feed through for the cattle, and no one is selling hay as they are all concerned.  We didn't put in an aircon into the new house as we thought we would see how things went in the hot weather, well we certainly need one.  fans only just dont do the job in this constant heat. Thinking of doing a little rain dance tonight to get some of the Qld rain sent down here.  My son lives in Pt Campbell, Vic and he said it was even unusally hot there at this time of year.
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Post by: rainbow on March 09, 2013, 08:41:39 am
Oh Cookie that is so sad, as you say you were his teacher and your loss feels it so his family will feel it even more so.
 I was thinking about you today as I know you and DH have an interest in vintage cars, we are in Victor Harbour SA a small camper being towed by a  1956/7 Morris Minor has just pulled in, they are from Kalamunda,  so that is quite a trip over the Nullabor xxxxxx
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Post by: Frozzie on March 09, 2013, 08:43:59 am
Pp i heard from the weather ppl our rainnis heading south.. Lets just hope its south enough to cool you all down:)
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Post by: pumpkin pie on March 09, 2013, 08:54:30 am
fingers crossed Frozzie. Isn't it amazing in a country like ours you can have such diverse weather conditions. Floods up north, and basically drought down south ???
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Post by: maddy on March 09, 2013, 09:08:50 am
Quote from: pumpkin pie on March 09, 2013, 08:19:21 am
we badly need rain to bring some feed through for the cattle, and no one is selling hay as they are all concerned.

part of our business is making & selling hay....the prices are going up!!  Hubby has had to knock back new customers, as we have to look after our regulars, before our stock dries up.

well this weather has been a haven for the  fleas!!
Our dogs all bathed & treated yesterday.....and it was Mr. nacho's turn today.....I couldn't stop laughing

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/d0cecc2e5339929eeb3e820cf236ac59.jpg)

Poor boy...he wasn't very happy  :P
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Post by: mcmich on March 09, 2013, 09:19:59 am
Ooohhh, poor puss  :'( Hope he dried off and fluffed up quickly.
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Post by: Frozzie on March 09, 2013, 09:28:22 am
Lol he does not look happy maddy.. I would have laughed too :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2013, 11:16:45 am
Gosh they were brave Rainbow doing that trip in an older car. I hope you are enjoying your trip.

Amy did you get to do your first lot of voting today? What do you think of the experience?
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 09, 2013, 11:25:53 am
Oh nacho, it's just a bath ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 09, 2013, 11:27:07 am
great photo of your cat although looking a bit like a drowned rat ;D
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 09, 2013, 11:46:38 am
Maddy, love the before and after shots of Nacho ;D The after shot reminds me of Clinker earlier today when he dive-bombed into the kitchen sink... again :-))

Quote from: cookie1 on March 09, 2013, 11:16:45 am
Amy did you get to do your first lot of voting today? What do you think of the experience?

I didn't vote Cookie. I didn't register on the electoral role when I turned 18 :-)) I've never been interested in politics... Besides, I was too busy at my new job to think of voting today ;D ;D
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Post by: Jadey on March 09, 2013, 12:59:52 pm
Poor Nacho! He doesn't look very impressed with you Maddy hahahahaha

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Post by: kt2 on March 09, 2013, 01:09:52 pm
Nacho cracks me up Maddy! :D
He has such a personality! I still have a chuckle at the thought of him stuck on the fly screen!  :D :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 09, 2013, 01:12:35 pm
how was your first day Amy?
 my boys were very excited to be going to the polling booth although they kept asking very loudly who are you voting for mum::) Lily was excited about the sausage sizzle ;D
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Post by: consumerate on March 09, 2013, 10:07:36 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on March 09, 2013, 11:46:38 am
I didn't vote Cookie. I didn't register on the electoral role when I turned 18 :-)) I've never been interested in politics... Besides, I was too busy at my new job to think of voting today ;D ;D

Amy, voting isn't optional!
http://www.elections.wa.gov.au/faq-page#t28n96 (http://www.elections.wa.gov.au/faq-page#t28n96)

Make sure you sort that out before the federal election in Septmber.
If you can't vote on the day you can pre-poll. And you don't actually have to vote. All you have to do is have your name crossed off on the register.
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Post by: Frozzie on March 09, 2013, 10:09:23 pm
That reminds me i have to re enroll on the electoral roll :(
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Post by: obbie on March 09, 2013, 10:38:50 pm
about to clean and cook
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Post by: judydawn on March 09, 2013, 10:49:32 pm
Visitors coming for lunch - I shouldn't even be on here.  Yikes look at the time, must get moving ;D
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Post by: goldfish on March 09, 2013, 10:56:45 pm
Quote from: judydawn on March 09, 2013, 10:49:32 pm
Visitors coming for lunch - I shouldn't even be on here.  Yikes look at the time, must get moving ;D


 ;D ;D ;D  Been there, seen them and done that!!!! :-))   ;D ;D ;D

Hope you have an enjoyable ( - and relaxed!! -) time with your visitors, Judy :D
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Post by: Emme on March 09, 2013, 10:58:38 pm
Maddy, poor Nacho but I bet he felt good afterwards.  ;D

Amy, I think I heard recently that everyone who turns 18 is automatically put on the roll.  Not sure if that was state or federal so you may get a letter asking you to explain why you didn't get your name crossed off.

Judy, hope you enjoy your day with your visitors  ;D

Marie
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Post by: Halex on March 09, 2013, 11:01:43 pm
Maddy, I just adore your cat. Has he lost weight?

Amy, you have to vote, its compulsory, there are fines if you dont!!!

Cp was very excited about  going to vote at his school, he thought all the boys would be there playing soccer, bless him, he was sad they werent.

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Post by: goldfish on March 09, 2013, 11:08:21 pm
Poor old Nacho . . . talk about if looks could kill!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Isn't it funny - dogs in that situation put on their best hangdog I'm so miserable look . .  whereas cats let you know exactly  what they're thinking of you . . . bless him, he's gorgeous!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 10, 2013, 12:24:42 am
If I do have to vote, how come I didn't get any election stuff sent to me in the mail? Mum, SD and even DB got heaps of letters from polititians but I got nothing.

Have a fabulous day Judy :D :D

Quote from: *suzanne* on March 09, 2013, 01:12:35 pm
how was your first day Amy?

It was great Suzanne ;D I was the only Aussie on shift!! They do amazing food and presentation, I was really impressed. No thermomix though :-))


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Post by: goldfish on March 10, 2013, 12:27:40 am
Bring it on and give them a demo,  Amy!! :))
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 10, 2013, 12:36:27 am
It would beat pureeing soup with a stick blender, wouldn't it GF? ;D
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Post by: goldfish on March 10, 2013, 12:42:09 am
Lol.... Or have a demo at home and invite the manager(s), chefs etc .... Hmmmm?? ;)
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Post by: Katiej on March 10, 2013, 12:43:54 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on March 10, 2013, 12:24:42 am
It was great Suzanne ;D I was the only Aussie on shift!! They do amazing food and presentation, I was really impressed. No thermomix though :-))

Just catching up with the news - congratulations on your new job Amy!  Glad it's working out.
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 10, 2013, 12:56:48 am
Thanks Katie! :D

Quote from: goldfish on March 10, 2013, 12:42:09 am
Lol.... Or have a demo at home and invite the manager(s), chefs etc .... Hmmmm?? ;)

I might if I knew the manager better... and if we had a finished kitchen! ;) :-))
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Post by: goldfish on March 10, 2013, 12:58:32 am
All in good time, Amy . . . ;D ;D ;D 
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 10, 2013, 01:04:51 am
Yes, I know GF...  :-)) ;D ;D

Would be nice if the electrician showed up when he's supposed to though! :P
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Post by: goldfish on March 10, 2013, 01:08:54 am
Can you give him an ultimatum . . . . "Sorry, but we do need it done by ___ (date)  we'll need to find someone else if you have the time to do it by then. . . "  I know how frustrating it is, believe me!!
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 10, 2013, 01:43:21 am
He's an old friend of the family GF... and probably the best electrician in town... :-\
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Post by: Frozzie on March 10, 2013, 01:58:55 am
Good your first day went
So well Amy :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 10, 2013, 02:22:55 am
Gosh Amy I thought you would be rushing to vote. Not to worry. I do hope you don't get fined, money has better places to be spent eg food gadgets.
Get your name on the roll before the federal election in Spetember. I'm pretty sure it can be done on line or even give one of the politicians down your way a call and they will help you. It is very easy to do it early. DD always does a postal vote in case she is on call. DH and I often just go and vote early to avoid the crowds. Now that we are retired and can do so.
It's sort of part of becoming an adult.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 10, 2013, 02:25:44 am
It is hot here so got up early to water the garden and check out the chooks.  So now I can play on the computer and not feel guilty.  
Amy ,  glad to hear job went well.  It is important to vote, part of being an adult.  You can make a difference. ;D
Judy you are so well organized I am sure it all went well.
No fire near us,  good.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 10, 2013, 02:29:35 am
You poor people with the heat. It is warm here but cloudy and by humid. It is only going to be 30 here   In fact later in the week we have a predicted maximum of 22. Unbelievable, our minimums have been higher than that.

I am glad there are no fires too close Chookie. You and DH take care.
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 10, 2013, 02:36:23 am
forget what 22 feels like;D
although hot again by next weekend I prefer the heat to the cold so doesn't bother me keep cool everyone ;D
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Post by: Emme on March 10, 2013, 03:08:44 am
Amy, glad your new job is going well   :)

Marie
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 10, 2013, 03:43:39 am
Thanks Marie, Chookie and Kim :D

Quote from: cookie1 on March 10, 2013, 02:22:55 am
Gosh Amy I thought you would be rushing to vote. Not to worry. I do hope you don't get fined, money has better places to be spent eg food gadgets.
Get your name on the roll before the federal election in Spetember. I'm pretty sure it can be done on line or even give one of the politicians down your way a call and they will help you. It is very easy to do it early. DD always does a postal vote in case she is on call. DH and I often just go and vote early to avoid the crowds. Now that we are retired and can do so.
It's sort of part of becoming an adult.

If they do fine me Cookie, they'll be waiting a while for the money... I have none until I get paid!
I have never been interested in politics or the petty stuff that goes on in parliament. I find it all really ridiculous, they just seem to shout at each other and argue like children. There's less drama on Home and Away ;D
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Post by: obbie on March 10, 2013, 03:45:13 am
about to make biscuits for work..
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Post by: achookwoman on March 10, 2013, 04:18:59 am
Too true Amy but you can do your 'thing'.  Sometimes I protest by voting for all the women on the ticket.  I put them in order of what they are trying to achieve. 
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 10, 2013, 04:20:48 am
I was conflicted yesterday so my vote went to whoever gave me their who to vote for piece of paper first ;D
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Post by: Halex on March 10, 2013, 05:07:27 am
If you dont vote you dont  have a right to comment on policies you dont like. Thats my opinion.

 :)
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Post by: deedub on March 10, 2013, 05:15:19 am
Haven't been on here properly for a while and I've clearly missed a few things. What's your new job Amy? And where are you moving to Frozzie?
Had a day at the beach planned for today but DD9 said she wasn't feeling well this morning & I didn't want to risk a 1.5 hour drive with a kid with a dodgy tummy! Wanted to go to Anglesea, could have gone somewhere closer but Melbourne beaches are not good IMO. Anyway took the girls shopping instead for clothes, both very excited and put on a fashion show when we got home! Nice to get out of the heat for a few hours - might try the beach tomorrow since DD has made a miraculous recovery.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 10, 2013, 05:19:55 am
Deedub, amazing what some new clothes will do. ;D ;D
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Post by: mcmich on March 10, 2013, 05:27:40 am
Just back from the Truck Muster at Maitland. I didn't really want to go but glad I did, it was so good.
DH was in Heaven.
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Post by: Frozzie on March 10, 2013, 05:30:41 am
Went out shopping for dh today... Pants, socks and shirts... A jacket or two and a polo shirt.. I sneaked in a couple of tops :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 10, 2013, 05:34:03 am
Fair enough Amy. I don't watch Home and Away so I'm not too sure of the dramas on there.
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 10, 2013, 05:49:35 am
Neither do I Cookie but I don't think it would still be running if there wasn't any drama going on ;)

Quote from: Halex on March 10, 2013, 05:07:27 am
If you dont vote you dont  have a right to comment on policies you dont like. Thats my opinion.

 :)

And a very reasonable opinion which I share Hally :)
I don't take any notice of what the policies are, I don't get involved in discussions about politics, and therefore I don't comment ;) I just get on with my little life in my little corner of the world :)

Quote from: deedub on March 10, 2013, 05:15:19 am
Haven't been on here properly for a while and I've clearly missed a few things. What's your new job Amy?

Waitressing at a pub ;D ;D
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on March 10, 2013, 06:28:23 am
Amy I agree with all the previous advice about voting. My DD also named AMy worked at the election yesterday. for the days work it is almost $500 it is a long day but I think it as good for her, not only finding out more about ho the process works but also getting paid and you cant forget  to vote as you are there at the polling ststion already!!  if anyone want extra cash register now for the September election.
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Post by: maddy on March 10, 2013, 08:40:08 am
Quote from: Halex on March 09, 2013, 11:01:43 pm
Maddy, I just adore your cat. Has he lost weight?

No, just shed his Winter coat, and DD had made the pics narrow.
He recovered from his bath, and fluffed up again  ;)  aren't they  ugly when wet LOL.

Here he is, in his sleeping spot of choice....

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/196220875cda9b8cf30c4edadb6e624f.jpg)

Silly boy....most cats find a soft chair, or a comfy bed to snooze....not Nacho.....he sleeps on a narrow,  hard window  sil, that he's too big to fit on, and falls off several times through day & night.   We often wake up to the thud!  :P


Amy....congrats on your job too  8)
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Post by: judydawn on March 10, 2013, 09:19:59 am
He's a character maddy and you must find him so entertaining to have around.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on March 10, 2013, 09:57:38 am
Gorgeous cat Maddy :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 10, 2013, 10:19:09 am
I don't like cats Maddy.......but I love nacho. He is such a character.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on March 10, 2013, 10:50:01 am
My big grey cat always finds the comfiest possies to sleep. I went to fold the washing today, and guess what I found...
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/10/3ajanyte.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 10, 2013, 04:27:41 pm
Sitting by the fire this afternoon.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/09da8dff506fd855472414e92807e811.jpg)
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Post by: Frozzie on March 10, 2013, 06:52:17 pm
Oh miss fires ... Cc that looks cosy... Dont miss going outside in winter though 😄😄😄😄😄
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Post by: obbie on March 10, 2013, 08:47:46 pm
very cosy CC.
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Post by: mcmich on March 10, 2013, 09:34:02 pm
Glad puss is back to normal Maddy and flea free.

That fire place is gorgeous CC.

Up early again. Cleaned out the freezers and sorted through a big pile of magazines, will take them into work tomorrow.
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Post by: droverjess on March 10, 2013, 10:51:18 pm
CC what a lovely fire. Only gas here and not the same at all.

Been cleaning Venetian blinds yesterday and today. Still trying to cleanup after tenants.
DD cooked lovely lunch as Mothers Day in UK today. DS rang up.
Walked to buy a sunday paper as it tried to snow!
More knitting!
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Post by: mcmich on March 10, 2013, 11:03:30 pm
Happy Mothers Day to all our U.K. mums.  :-*
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Post by: judydawn on March 11, 2013, 02:15:01 am
Yes I hope you all had a lovely day - flowers, choccies, cuppa in bed for you all?
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 11, 2013, 02:37:31 am
Happy Mother's Day in UK from me too.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on March 11, 2013, 05:15:55 am
Happy Mothers Day DJ and CC.  I only have gas heating, I love sitting by an open fire, mine is outside in the BBQ area.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 11, 2013, 06:47:27 am
CC and DJ I hope you both had lovely days yesterday.

I went and saw my darling 90 year old friend this morning. I felt awful as I hadn't been to see her for some weeks. She is in the same nursing home as Mum was and all the smells get to me with their memories. Once I am there and we sit in the garden it is fine. I felt awful that I hadn't seen her for so long. I really must make more effort.
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 11, 2013, 07:54:37 am
Cookie, thats why I'm so glad my grandparents aren't in a nursing home. We visit them at their house and it smells exactly the same as when I was a little girl, and it brings back lots of nice memories :D

I hope all our UK mothers were spoilt rotten for UK Mothers Day :-* :-*
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Post by: astarra on March 11, 2013, 08:08:41 am
We had a public holiday here today, but DH still worked so I had a fun day with the girls - made a marble run out of old cereal boxes and empty toilet roll tubes, then we made playdough and played with that, made sausage rolls with them for lunch, read stories, danced to playschool songs, played lego.
Oh and washed, hung, brought in and folded 3 loads of washing, emptied both dish drawers and loaded one, tidied and vacuumed the house, made all the beds with clean sheets........ :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 11, 2013, 08:09:28 am
Sounds like a good day astarra ;D ;D
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Post by: mcmich on March 11, 2013, 08:12:01 am
Quote from: astarra on March 11, 2013, 08:08:41 am
We had a public holiday here today, but DH still worked so I had a fun day with the girls - made a marble run out of old cereal boxes and empty toilet roll tubes, then we made playdough and played with that, made sausage rolls with them for lunch, read stories, danced to playschool songs, played lego.
Oh and washed, hung, brought in and folded 3 loads of washing, emptied both dish drawers and loaded one, tidied and vacuumed the house, made all the beds with clean sheets........ :)

You are such a fun mum astarra  :D wish i had been that relaxed when my children were young.
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Post by: deedub on March 11, 2013, 08:15:09 am
We made it to the beach today. Long drive & even longer drive home with all the end of long weekend traffic. But it was so worth it! Beautiful day, so nice to feel cool for a change. Only down side was I think I strained my back slightly while boogie boarding. That'll teach me to try to keep up with the young ones!
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Post by: mcmich on March 11, 2013, 08:23:32 am
Well, at least you can boogie board Dee. I remember trying to learn to surf with DS, then 10yrs old. Too bottom heavy, couldn't get off my knees  :D
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Post by: judydawn on March 11, 2013, 10:03:16 am
CC, love your huge fireplace - only one thing missing.  Where's Chance?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 11, 2013, 12:31:36 pm
Chance was on the sofa Judy :-)) boy is that dog spoilt :D :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 11, 2013, 12:39:39 pm
Got a hot flush when I saw your beautiful fireplace, but it does look so cosy . I prefer being cold rather than hot. Love the cat pics maddy and ES, they brought a smile to my face.
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Post by: obbie on March 12, 2013, 02:20:20 am
love the fireplace

relaxing at work today
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Post by: EmeraldSue on March 12, 2013, 02:26:57 am
Some days I should just stay in bed >:(
I forgot to set my alarm last night, so I slept through my morning walk
Went to work, but left my phone at home, and I need to make some calls, but the numbers are all in my phone.
The server at work won't boot up, so I cant access any of my files.
The computer consultant is not answering his phone or returning messages.
oh, and the forecast today is another scorcher - 38 or 39C
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Post by: obbie on March 12, 2013, 02:28:29 am
go home Emerald sue
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 12, 2013, 03:27:45 am
Staying cool. Today marks the 10th day in a row over 30 . And it's march! Please come soon cool change. Please.
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Post by: deedub on March 12, 2013, 03:31:58 am
yes I agree, go home Sue and start again tomorrow!
Working from home today - don't usually work Tuesdays but have had to move days around a bit. Not too busy today so I get some forum time.
My new 6-in-1 is staring at me reproachfully from the floor of the study (haven't found him a permanent home yet). I've only used it once since I got it over a week ago and it worked great but I need some inspiration... so I've just ordered Suzanne Gibbs' pressure cooker cookbook. Not really the weather for hot meals at the moment but need to get some practice in for winter!
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 12, 2013, 03:40:16 am
That's a really good book deedub, its my go to plus the WW one.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 12, 2013, 06:09:30 am
Keep cool folks.


I spent 20 minutes in a queue at HBF this morning, then topped that off with a 40 minute wait after my appointment time at the podiatrist. Why have appointments if you can't stick near them. The trouble is she is a great podiatrist.  :'(
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Post by: judydawn on March 12, 2013, 06:19:00 am
Even though we don't work Cookie, our time is precious and I also hate sitting in waiting rooms when there are so many other things I could be doing.  I am lucky with the podiatrist for Geoff, they come to him for $5.
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Post by: Nikkit on March 12, 2013, 06:36:19 am
Nothing like waiting when you have an appt is there?
I always take a book now, and am so tempted to say to them when it is my turn (finally) -" can you just wait a tick until I finish this chapter please? Won't be long..."
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Post by: cookie1 on March 12, 2013, 07:27:11 am
I take my ereader Nikkit. I will have to try that one, if I am brave enough. ;)
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Post by: droverjess on March 12, 2013, 11:03:30 pm
Working on my baby blanket today, a present for a great niece or nephew due in the summer.

It has been fun and have had to teach myself crochet to join it up. Next time ( if there is a next time) I will knit one square by square picking up stitches as the joining takes forever. It has been fun and I made up the design.
7 colours ( inc joining up) , and 12 different patterns.

Only 3 rows joined at present, long way to go and all those ends to run in.  ;D

See what you think.

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/5d1830c2fabbd7bfc18e000a712c61df.jpg)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 12, 2013, 11:07:57 pm
Gorgeous DJ...... I love hand knitted baby clothes and blankets. :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 12, 2013, 11:17:59 pm
Well done DJ, that looks lovely! :D

Like MF, I love hand knitted things. They're extra special ;)
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Post by: Yvette on March 12, 2013, 11:25:09 pm
Lovely DJ nothing better than a handmade blanket  :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 13, 2013, 01:22:04 am
How gorgeous DJ, it's going to be a slow job but you will be so proud of it when it's finished.  Don't forget to show us the finished article  ;)
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Post by: jeninwa on March 13, 2013, 02:37:21 am
Gorgeous blanket in the making  DJ lucky great niece or nephew to be receiving that.
I'm sitting reading the forum while waiting to see my DR forgot my kindle :(
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Post by: jo_nz on March 13, 2013, 02:58:22 am
Wow, that is going to make one gorgeous blanket.  I love the different textures you have created. 

I like knitting baby clothes, but I think I've given up knitting for my kids now...they take a lot longer to knit up now that they are bigger, and then they don't wear them!! DD is the worst for this!  DS has a couple of knitted vests still, although not sure they'll still fit this winter. 
Luckily I have a niece or nephew on the way, so have to decide what to make soon...I'm terrible at sewing things together though, so I think a lovely blanket is out...  :-))

Nothing like seeing the littlies in handmade stuff - once heard it described as dressing them in a hug they can wear all day.  ;D
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Post by: obbie on March 13, 2013, 03:11:49 am
I'm back at work.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 13, 2013, 03:30:25 am
Lovely DJ. Can't wait to see the finished piece.
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Post by: astarra on March 13, 2013, 04:04:16 am
Great blanket DJ. Lucky nephew/neice.  :)

Been at pre-kinder with the girls this morning 10-12, other than that, not done much as a power failure is making it hard to be able to do anything much.  >:(
Oh well, having a day off...!!!  ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 13, 2013, 07:58:03 am
Hope you are ok Jeninwa.

DJ that will look beautiful. I am glad I don't have to run all the ends in though.
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Post by: Jadey on March 13, 2013, 08:31:07 am
Dj that looks gorgeous! I am sure it's going to be a treasured keepsake forever for that little one.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 13, 2013, 08:38:25 am
Beautiful blanket DJ,love the colours and the textures. :)
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Post by: obbie on March 14, 2013, 01:47:36 am
changing my shop around
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 14, 2013, 04:02:51 am
Worked from home this morning too wet and plus I had some cooking I wanted to get done
Baked and played my little ponies and put a pot of soup on looks very wintery outside today and 2 play dates this afternoon  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on March 14, 2013, 04:45:22 am
I love the blanket DJ. That will be something to cherish.  :)
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Post by: Emme on March 14, 2013, 05:42:07 am
Just catching up.  CC love that fireplace.  There is something special about sitting by an open fire.  :)

DJ that will be a beautiful blanket when completed.  Thank you for photo  :)

Marie

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Post by: goldfish on March 14, 2013, 05:53:17 am
DJ-.. A beautiful blanket !!! Very impressed by anyone who can teach themselves to crochet! :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 14, 2013, 06:03:51 am
Power just gone off here  >:(
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 14, 2013, 06:05:45 am
hopefully not for too long mf
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 14, 2013, 06:09:05 am
I hope it goes on soon as I have a large leg of lamb that I want to cook for dinner. It's all prep'd and ready to go  :(
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Post by: cookie1 on March 14, 2013, 09:06:54 am
As it was wet this afternoon we bottled some of the olives that were ready.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/14/zenu9ena.jpg)

These ones are still soaking. Not a good photo but it was raining!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/14/5epyjaru.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 14, 2013, 09:08:39 am
Blimey Cookie that's a lot of olives to bottle.Did you take the stones out.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 14, 2013, 09:16:42 am
No CC. We pack them in the bottle with a vinegar solution, chilli, garlic and a little pickling spice. I did a couple of small ones with garlic and rosemary.
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 14, 2013, 09:40:29 am
We have those same bricks on our patio Cookie ;D

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I hope it goes on soon as I have a large leg of lamb that I want to cook for dinner. It's all prep'd and ready to go  :(

I hope the power came back on MF :-\
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Post by: astarra on March 14, 2013, 10:26:18 am
Hope your power came on so you could cook MF.  :)

Life is so dependant on power.... :-))  Hope I didn't jinx you by telling about our power being off yesterday!!!  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 14, 2013, 10:49:49 am
That's a lot of olives cookie. No wonder your off on holidays soon. You'll need it ;) ;D

Hope your power came back on MF.

How are you keeping Astarra? Is all going well with you and bubs?
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 14, 2013, 02:33:11 pm
Power came on just in time to cook the lamb.
All good in the end.
Yes we are all so dependent on the power supply. I have gas hot plates which is always good to have during a power cut but not for roast lamb. I could have pot roasted it I guess  ;)
Yes Astarra how are things progressing with pregnancy? So exciting  :)
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Post by: obbie on March 14, 2013, 08:49:08 pm
Hope all is well Astarra
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Post by: jo_nz on March 14, 2013, 09:17:36 pm
I'm at work today after dropping the kids at school & kindy.  Poor DD is really going through a stage of not wanting me to leave her.  :'(
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Post by: droverjess on March 14, 2013, 10:25:21 pm
Thanks for all the kind comments over the blanket...... Progress slow but I sit and do it everywhere I go and have to wait which for a lot of reasons is a lot of my time at present. It always starts conversations with strangers which is rather nice. Obviously this means that it is unusual to see someone making something like this.
If I just sit and talk, as i did yesterday, I feel my fingers should be doing something!  Is that sad or what?
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Post by: jo_nz on March 14, 2013, 11:24:34 pm
You have inspired me!  I am now knitting a baby blanket for my future niece/nephew!  Just one colour, so no sewing up etc  ;) With a fairly simple lace pattern. 
So thanks for showing your work on here or I doubt I would have found the knitting love in time...  :-))
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Post by: obbie on March 15, 2013, 12:10:04 am
kids are here with me, tummy bugs
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Post by: Nikkit on March 15, 2013, 12:42:53 am
Cookie, I did my olives a couple of years ago and chilli and basil are our favourite mix. Also whole cummin and coriander. Not great to start with, but now they have been sitting in the pantry for 18 months the flavour is really good.
Only did about 20 very large jars (about 5kg in each jar) so haven't done any since. Was thinking about finding someone this year to press them for me and make our own olive oil. Or leave them for the 28's to nip off one by one as I really don't need to have any more stashed away!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 15, 2013, 01:39:23 am
Jo NZ I feel for you and your DD.

Nikkit are you looking for someone to press your olives for you? An education dept farm where DH did a lot of work has theirs pressed each year and I could find out where if you wish. 

I'm in at the hospital this morning for the final tests for the Beetroot juice programme. Just gave an armful of blood   Later will be the spit test (yuck) and then a blood pressure monitor for 24 hours.
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Post by: Nikkit on March 15, 2013, 02:02:42 am
Cookie - that would be good - thanks. I know there are places in the Swan Valley that do it - just don't know exactly where.
There are only so many olives we can eat, and I think I have about 5 years worth here!
I have been baking them lately and they are yummo on a cheese platter.

Enjoy ?? the tests, will be interesting to see what the results are of all this.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 15, 2013, 02:06:25 am
True, I plan to ask him to let me know if any conclusive results are found.
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Post by: astarra on March 15, 2013, 02:16:33 am
Today...normal morning til school drop off, then home and made some raspberry and white choc chip muffins, to Pre-kinder 10am, Walked down to the river 11:30am with Miss6's class (and miss3 & miss2) to watch an acrobat show..... very glad to see my SIL there so she could give me a ride back up the hill to the school to get my car (1pm), just home, having lunch then will be resting as my ankles look like they belong to someone 10 times my size.......!!!!  :-))  :-\

Thanks Kimmy, MF and Obbie, things do seem to be going really well with the pregnancy this time which is all good.  :D :D :D Bubs does alot of kicking and punching!!!  ;D ;D ;D    Have been advised I need to rest - easier said than done :-)) :-)) but trying to have a half hour rest with my feet up each afternoon when the girls are having their sleeps, if it keeps bub and me well, I'll do it!!!
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Post by: pumpkin pie on March 15, 2013, 03:31:21 am
With regards to the olives, a Doctor at the Medical Centre where I work salts his olives, he brought some in one day for us to try and they were really nice.
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 15, 2013, 04:51:14 am
Jo poor you and dd xx
glad to hear all is well astarra resting is so hard when pregnant good luck with it ;D
Lily and I did some baking this morning now she is having a rest and I'm off to vacuum and put the clean washing away before the boys get home from school
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Post by: Nikkit on March 15, 2013, 04:55:41 am
PP there are a few different ways of doing olives. I have tried a few different ways and have narrowed it down to the one that works for me. It does take a few weeks, but worth it. I have tried salting them - but found them too salty, I have brined them and had bottles quietly fizzing away in the pantry - scared me when I found them as I was hoping they were not going to blow the lids off when I moved them! I've failed miserably and had more fuzz/fur/green hairy growths coming out the bottles that I have ever seen before! Pickling olives certainly are a learning curve!

Nothing like a good set of "cankles" astarra  :( I had them too. Rest up though.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 15, 2013, 06:04:03 am
Nikkit I checked with DH when I got home. He said you need at least a trailer load of olives. The place that did theirs took a heap of the oil too. Keaney College at Bindoon has a press to, don't know what they charge. If you would like more information ill ask DH to ring the farm.

We do our olives using caustic soda and then of course rinse VERY well and a brine solution and then pickle them in a vinegar solution. They aren't salty at all then.
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Post by: Nikkit on March 15, 2013, 06:07:23 am
Thanks cookie - I think that might rule me out, I don't have a trailer load of olives. Is that the Catholic Ag place up at Bindoon that you mean? I can give them a call and ask - thanks.
The place where I buy my fruit in the valley has olive oil, so I'll ask them next time I call in. (don't know why I didn't think of it before  ??? )
Thanks Cookie - much appreciated  ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 15, 2013, 06:23:41 am
Yes you are right about Keaney college. Good luck with the olives.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 16, 2013, 02:03:26 am
Glad things are well Astarra. Yes rest is best. :)

Today have been forced to strip our bed and wash everything including woollen underlay.  Thanks to DS4 who gulped juice too quickly this morning and ran crying into snoozing mum with ingestion pains. He threw himself at me which produced an enormous burp followed by vomit. Eew! Why is it I always get spewed on???  Of course lots of rain forecast today, which we sooo need, but I want my underlay dry first ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 16, 2013, 03:03:25 am
oh dear  kimmy poor you and ds hope you get your underlay dry and yep it's always us mum's that cop it ::)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 16, 2013, 08:02:02 am
It's because they love us.   ;) ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 16, 2013, 08:32:47 am
can think of other ways they could show us ;D

just got back from watching dh play cricket,  now I know why in 11 years I've never been to watch,  thank goodness the weather was perfect the kids played with the footy and ate and I laid back on the picnic rug chillaxing with nothing to do for 3 hours which actually was really pleasant ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 16, 2013, 08:41:24 am
Relaxing does sound great Suzanne. Secretly I hope the boys don't play cricket.  It's sooo boring ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 16, 2013, 08:51:18 am
yes it is but laying on the rug was absolute bliss who would of thought :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 16, 2013, 09:12:16 am
Suzanne, poor you, I feel sorry for my mum when I think of all the soccer games she had to come to, but cricket must be ten times worse! :-))

Kimmy, eeeewwww!! :-X :-X :-X
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 16, 2013, 09:18:49 am
Yes Amy. I am still saying eewwwww!
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 16, 2013, 04:36:37 pm
We hardly ever entertain but today we had friends visit from Perth and also had dinner guests.

I had invited a friend of mine who also teaches at DWs school and his family for dinner. Last week our friends from Perth mentioned they might come down, we assumed for the weekend and thought that's ok dinner for 10 instead of six. We hadn't heard anything from them so assumed they probably changed their mind. Then they called Friday night and said they were only coming for the day.

So Saturday morning I am now planning lunch for 6 and dinner for 6. Deep breath. Sixteen hours later and 3 loads of dishes in the dishwasher plus hand washing I finally got to relax. We survived and I think I pulled it off ok. Better planning and a little bit more notice and I think I could have enjoyed myself more.

Here is what I did. Lunch was a Nigella's Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup from here and a sort of Ploughman's with cold meat, bread (bought I didn't have time to make my own), olives, pickled onions, cheese assorted salad type veggies, a baked cheese with crackers to dip with and fruit.

Dinner was Camembert En Cruet (from FFS) ,olives, cheese and crackers for starters, Stuffed and Steamed Chicken served with vegetable ribbons for mains and finally Rhubarb and Strawberry Dessert soup with vanilla gelato.

Oh yeah plus much wine and coffee.

 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 16, 2013, 08:01:24 pm
When walking the dog this afternoon I caught this rainbow as the rain stopped and the sun came out. ;D
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/9c389b4d73823e45f2346ec1a789dcaa.jpg)
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Post by: Emme on March 16, 2013, 08:07:02 pm
Lovely photo CC, thanks for sharing 

Marie
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Post by: obbie on March 16, 2013, 09:33:12 pm
spent 2 1/2 hours at soccer yesterday :)
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Post by: Halex on March 16, 2013, 10:37:26 pm
Have been very busy looking after & running around after my visitors.

Bad news, dh flew to Melb yesterday afternoon, mil critical in hospital. Last week they were planning for her to move back home, thursday she was great visited her sister, friday night in critical condition. Went downhill in hours apparantly.

H
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Post by: obbie on March 16, 2013, 10:42:48 pm
sending good wishes Hally :-* :-*.



a friend of mine lost her husband suddenly last week.

i am helping her through it. :'(
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Post by: chrissa on March 16, 2013, 11:13:52 pm
Best wishes to you and your DH Hally and also to the rest of the family. 

Robyn, you are being a good friend.  Being there at such a difficult time is the best you can do for her and I'm sure you are a great support for her at this very sad time.
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Post by: judydawn on March 16, 2013, 11:22:45 pm
DD you did well at short notice.  Like you, I prefer a few day's notice myself as there is so much you can do ahead of time to take the stress off the day.  I'm sure both sets of visitors enjoyed their time with you both and now you have a whole day to get over it  ;D

CC your photo is in stark contrast to the last one when everything was covered with snow.  Great catch with the rainbow.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 17, 2013, 01:03:42 am
My boys played cricket and soccer  :o
I love soccer so I really enjoyed it but cricket was very boring.
I used to take a book,a thermos full of coffee, some nibbles and then I really enjoyed the cricket ;D
GS 10 plays soccer, footy, golf and is a surf fanatic but so far no cricket ;)
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Post by: Katiej on March 17, 2013, 01:26:25 am
Sorry to hear your news Hally, best wishes to you all.

Robyn I'm sorry to hear about your friends husband.  How sad.

What a beautiful rainbow CC, rainbows always bring a smile to my face.

Great effort DD! Hope you got to put your feet up for a bit after at the end of the night.

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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 17, 2013, 01:37:09 am
Quote from: Halex on March 16, 2013, 10:37:26 pm
Have been very busy looking after & running around after my visitors.

Bad news, dh flew to Melb yesterday afternoon, mil critical in hospital. Last week they were planning for her to move back home, thursday she was great visited her sister, friday night in critical condition. Went downhill in hours apparantly.

H

Big hugs to you, DH and CP at this sad time Hally.  :(
Our thoughts are with you
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 17, 2013, 01:47:32 am
Terrible news Hally, so sorry to hear :( Best wishes and love to all :-*

CC, lovely photo, thanks for posting :D

Den, awesome effort with those meals! I bet your visitors were very happy :D

I went for a walk in the drizzle this morning and saw a very cute bandicoot :D Got home at 9am to wash dishes and clean out the fridge and freezer ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 17, 2013, 01:48:14 am
Great rainbow CC.

Wow den that is done spread you put on. Well done at short notice.

Best wishes for you and your family Hally.
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Post by: judydawn on March 17, 2013, 01:48:36 am
I was glad to hear your DH has flown to be at his DM's bedside Hally, hugs and best wishes.

Your friend will need all the support she can get for a while Robyn, nice that you are there for her.

Cricket non-lovers - why not take your iPads along with you so that you can be on the forum when the cricket gets boring  ;)
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Post by: jeninwa on March 17, 2013, 02:33:31 am
Sorry to hear about your MIL Hally, sending lots of positive thoughts your way.
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Post by: obbie on March 17, 2013, 03:18:34 am
Great cooking Den.

CC love the rainbow, my daughter gets excited all the time for rainbows.
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 17, 2013, 03:43:58 am
Judy it's a bit hard to be on the forum and watching the kids and flying cricket balls relaxing on the rug whilst keeping watch was hard enough ;D;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 17, 2013, 05:09:24 am
Great photo CC. I hope the worst of winter is behind you.

Hally what terrible news.  My thoughts are with you and your  family.

You're friend is very lucky to have you Robyn.

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Post by: cookie1 on March 17, 2013, 05:11:15 am
Hally take care, I'm sending hugs down Leach Highway to you and your 2 boys.

CC lovely photo. Robyn how horrid for your friend, it would be devastating at any time of life.

DD you seem to have pulled off 2 lovely meals. I hope your guests enjoyed themselves. ( how could they not with such lovely food and wine).
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 17, 2013, 05:16:12 am
After a sleep in this morning I went for  a 16km run, had some brunch and now I am catching up here before mowing the lawns and weeding.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 17, 2013, 05:18:45 am
Where do you get your energy from Den? I would like some :D

Robyn lots of hugs to you and your friend. What a tragic situation.

CC gorgeous photo  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 17, 2013, 05:22:56 am
MF if you stick at running long enough the energy comes to you.  :D :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 17, 2013, 05:33:10 am
I think I would be dead if I ran 16km Den :o
I am fine with power walking  ;)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on March 17, 2013, 05:36:08 am
Hally sorry to hear about your MIL

DD that sure sounds like a wonderful spread you put on for your guests.

CC beautiful rainbow
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Post by: droverjess on March 17, 2013, 08:15:38 am
Hiya
So sorry to read about your MIL Hally and your friend Robin.

Lovely picture CC and lovely food DD.

Sending positive vibes from CC's rainbow all around the world. We all need it.

Now decided it will be child's blanket more than just for baby as it is getting larger as it is joined! Plus I never realised that actually with all the colours and different stitches It is also turning into a work of art. Not bad for something that has kept me totally focused through the very hardest of times.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 17, 2013, 09:38:47 am
Sorry to hear your MIL is seriously unwell Hally,big hug :-*

Robyn how lovely that you are there for your friend,supporting her through this terrible time. :)

Jen I hope you can make Adelaide in August. :)

DD I don't know where you find the energy for a run after all the entertaining yesterday. :o
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 17, 2013, 11:04:34 am
Very sad to say it looks like another drowning here  :(
3 helicopters and numerous rescue boats have been searching for the last 2 hours for a boy who went swimming and didn't return to the beach. There are still loads  of surf lifesavers out on jet skis also. I presume they will continue searching until darkness sets in. It's not possible that he could still be alive but hopefully a miracle will occur
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Post by: kt2 on March 17, 2013, 11:06:22 am
Oh no MF  :( :(
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Post by: judydawn on March 17, 2013, 11:11:16 am
That scene must be the only downside to living where you are MF - you know something is wrong with all that activity. 
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 17, 2013, 11:17:37 am
Shocking..... There are still loads of people here watching and no doubt praying for a miracle but its been more than two hours now . The helicopter have caused so much spray that we can barely see out of the windows. Our oceans here in Australia are so inviting but also very dangerous
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 17, 2013, 11:24:38 am
Leaves an empty feeling in your stomach MF. Just terrible.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 17, 2013, 11:27:56 am
Absolutely Kimmyh. We were just getting ready to go out when we heard the helicopter and looked out.
Needless to say we didn't go out for dinner. Still loads of activity here but I am sure it's too late for a rescue now  :(
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 17, 2013, 11:54:17 am
so sad mf and very true about our beaches :'(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 17, 2013, 12:01:59 pm
All quiet out there now. I think the search has been called off as its totally dark now :(

Did your dessert improve in your mums oven Suzanne?
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 17, 2013, 12:20:59 pm
yeah another 30 minutes and it firmed up but the pastry at the bottom was not particularly nice definitely won't do it again especially when it didn't look anything like the photo nor did the method go anything like it should have the custard was tasty though we live and learn I suppose
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 17, 2013, 12:30:55 pm
Very true Suzanne and very disappointing. Best to avoid and stick with deserts that work. I swear by cheesecakes as they never let me down.
Something is happening out here in the ocean. A boat went slowly past then stopped and was flashing its lights. Another larger one came from the marina and now both going back together and no more lights flashing. Can't stop thinking about the poor family :(
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 17, 2013, 12:33:22 pm
yes the poor family not how a weekend should end my heart goes out to them

puddings are my thing so I'll stick to them I think
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 17, 2013, 01:32:42 pm
Very sad news MF. :'( The ocean is such a dangerous place.I know someone who's Stepson who was killed in the 2004 tsunami.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 17, 2013, 01:42:25 pm
It's treacherous CC. We have some safe patrolled beaches here and drownings are isolated but still happen. We have lived here for 3and 1/2 years and this is the second incident that we have witnessed and both within two months. The beach here is not patrolled by surf lifesavers so why would you risk it. There is a patrolled beach at Quinn's which is 2 minutes from here by car. Even then to be honest I would only go in for a paddle as I have a fear of sharks.
The 2004 tsunami was horrific and so sad that you knew someone who was killed.
If a tsunami hit here our home would be gone as we are about 15 metres from the ocean :o
It's the chance we take I guess
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Post by: droverjess on March 17, 2013, 02:23:34 pm
So sorry about this MF.
The sea and nature can be dangerous and cruel.
People seem to be losing the link to sea and countryside and danger when once everyone understood how not to take risks.

We suddenly had an inch of snow this morning, then rain, now sun.
Crazy weather.
Xxxx
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 17, 2013, 02:38:13 pm
I am sure the weather is changing. I lived in the UK until I was 26 and I remember long summer nights outside playing in shorts or summer dresses when I was a child until the sun went down which was very late. Winters were cold but fresh and crisp but now it seems those days are gone. It's different here now also since we arrived in 1981.  Hope all is well with you DJ and thinking of you  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 17, 2013, 05:31:01 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on March 17, 2013, 01:42:25 pm
If a tsunami hit here our home would be gone as we are about 15 metres from the ocean :o
It's the chance we take I guess
May that never ever happen!!!
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Post by: Halex on March 17, 2013, 09:01:37 pm
A quick uodate.

Thank you everyone for your kind words.

Well miracles happen, she is out of her coma & managed a cuppa!!

Great news, but I think this is going to be very hard for us all. Shes terminal with cancer so its just when.


H
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Post by: mcmich on March 17, 2013, 09:08:38 pm
Good news Hally  :)
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Post by: goldfish on March 17, 2013, 09:21:01 pm
Hally, I really feel for you and your family.  It's not an easy road in any way . . . .thoughts are with you all the way . .
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Post by: droverjess on March 17, 2013, 10:03:17 pm
Big hugs  Hally xxx
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Post by: astarra on March 17, 2013, 10:39:52 pm
So sad MF.  :'(  One of my friend's sons (17yr old) drowned last week in NZ.  :'( :'( :'(

Hally - hugs.  :)  :-*
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Post by: Emme on March 17, 2013, 10:47:05 pm
MF sorry to hear about the missing swimmer, really feel for the family
 
Robyn your friend is lucky to have someone like you to help her through a very traumatic time  :) :-*


Hally, glad your MIL has improved, sending positive thoughts to you and your family at this time.   :)  :-*

Marie
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 17, 2013, 11:14:01 pm
Hally lots of hugs  :)

Search for the missing boy has resumed. Lots of boats searching and some divers out there just now.
It's so sad  :(
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Post by: judydawn on March 17, 2013, 11:22:46 pm
Good news Hally and to see her DS would have been wonderful for her when she came out of the coma.  How long is he staying over there this time?

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Post by: Amy :-) on March 17, 2013, 11:28:48 pm
MF, I missed the awful news yesterday :'( What a tragedy, our beaches can be decieving with their beauty. I suppose we can cling to a small hope that the boy might be holding onto a rock or something somewhere, but its doesn't sound like there will be a positive outcome :( It must be hard for you to see all the activity at the beach :(

Hally, I hope your MIL has a little longer to spend with her family. We always pray for just one more day, then one more week, then maybe even a month more to have with them.

Quote from: astarra on March 17, 2013, 10:39:52 pm
So sad MF.  :'(  One of my friend's sons (17yr old) drowned last week in NZ.  :'( :'( :'(

Astarra, so sorry to hear this too. Your poor friends :'( :'(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 17, 2013, 11:46:51 pm
Quote from: astarra on March 17, 2013, 10:39:52 pm
So sad MF.  :'(  One of my friend's sons (17yr old) drowned last week in NZ.  :'( :'( :'(

Hally - hugs.  :)  :-*

Astarra what a tragedy.  :(
Your poor friends. We can only imagine what they are going through at this time.  :(
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Post by: astarra on March 17, 2013, 11:53:44 pm
Thanx Amy and MF - it is so hard to take in.  :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 18, 2013, 12:10:54 am
The poor family are sitting on the beach watching the search and are being hounded by the media. Camera men and reporters surrounding them  >:(
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 18, 2013, 12:20:54 am
The media really make me angry sometimes too MF >:( >:( Why can't they just leave the poor family alone! They are going through enough already!
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Post by: astarra on March 18, 2013, 12:32:50 am
The poor poor family.  :'(
Hope they get some peace soon.
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Post by: obbie on March 18, 2013, 12:47:35 am
Sending hugs Hally :)

Heart goes out to  the family..
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Post by: Jadey on March 18, 2013, 03:58:56 am
Hally, I'm so glad to hear there has been progress with your MIL. I hope she continues to improve.

MF, so sad you can only pray for a miracle.
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 18, 2013, 04:08:11 am
I'm just going to send a giant hug to everybody (((())))

cleaning today since I'm home alone changed all the beds, made soup,  cleaned the bathrooms and after lunch vacuum and make cookies and jam
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Post by: mcmich on March 18, 2013, 05:53:53 am
Put the last flyscreen back in the window and DH potted the last plant just in time before the real estate agent came to give an appraisal on the house. Then put some notices up at Coles and IGA for the garage sale this weekend. Have been sorting through box after box and setting the contents up ready for Saturday.
Had enough now and just need to hang out a load of washing before knocking off for the day.  :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 18, 2013, 06:04:53 am
Sadly they recovered the young boys body in the ocean in front of my house.
I will never forget his mothers screams  :(
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Post by: judydawn on March 18, 2013, 06:16:51 am
A mother's nightmare MF and we can all feel her pain.  Only consolation now that the body has been found is that they can now get on with their grieving in private and make arrangements to lay their beloved son to rest.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 18, 2013, 06:21:08 am
It's heart wrenching JD.  :(
We all felt so helpless.
The strange thing was a pod of  6 dolphins swam along  by the rocks and jumped in and out of the water in unison on the spot where they found the young  boy  ten minutes later.
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Post by: mcmich on March 18, 2013, 06:21:59 am
How heart breaking MF. A tragic loss of a young life.  :'(
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 18, 2013, 06:22:14 am
so so sad for the family my heart goes out to them  and to the rescuers what a tough job they have hugs to you too mf xxx

good luck with selling your house Michele I quite enjoy moving too great chance for a big clean out
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Post by: kt2 on March 18, 2013, 06:29:45 am
That is so tragic  :( :'(
My heart goes out to his family.  :'(
Big hugs to you MF.
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Post by: obbie on March 18, 2013, 06:32:09 am
so sad, at a young age.. :'(
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Post by: cookie1 on March 18, 2013, 08:28:50 am
MF that is very sad. Hally more hugs coming down the road to you.

Compared to these my troubles are mild. We didnt get to leave for Singpaore this morning. DD has spent the day in the local ED with severe stomach pains. It is much the same as she had last year. I felt awfully disappointed for about 30 seconds and then common sense kicked in. She has been sent home but is extremely unwell. I wish they had kept her in for observation. She doesn't have appendicitis according to them and they don't know what it is. It hit home when we got back home to our packed cases at the door and she is very upset. I just hoped someone somewhere can sort it out for her.
I am extremely grateful that it all happened before we left.
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 18, 2013, 08:33:21 am
I hope your dd is doing okay,  same thing happened to my parents a few years ago with my eldest sister it turned out she had gallstones
will you be able to go on your holiday in the coming weeks?
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Post by: mcmich on March 18, 2013, 08:36:26 am
How disappointing Cookie. Luckily you weren't in mid air. I do hope DD is A OK. Better that she is treated in Australia.
Good wishes your way  :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 18, 2013, 08:43:39 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on March 18, 2013, 06:04:53 am
Sadly they recovered the young boys body in the ocean in front of my house.
I will never forget his mothers screams  :(
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

Cookie I hope DD gets some rest and gets well soon.Sending BIG HUGS to you both :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: mcmich on March 18, 2013, 09:05:02 am
What is it with kids??

They say they don't want any more of my "junk" and now I'm having a garage sale they want everything???
Very happy for them to have anything at all.  ???
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Post by: Emme on March 18, 2013, 09:05:37 am
Oh dear MF, how sad, big hug

Cookie, sorry about your trip, but hoping DD gets better quickly.  Big hug

Marie
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Post by: Katiej on March 18, 2013, 09:07:26 am
Oh Cookie how awful.

I hope your DD is better soon and they find out what the problem is. I also hope you both get to go on the trip when she's better. xx
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Post by: Halex on March 18, 2013, 09:08:07 am
Cookie, hope DD will be OK. Doesnt sound very nice at all.

If you have private ins, try & get her in for obs.

Sorry to hear this, such a worry.

Ulcers?
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Post by: gertbysea on March 18, 2013, 09:16:44 am
Cookie it is disappointing but you are so lucky it happened before you left.  Persist in getting this sorted once and for all. Poor  girl. It took a couple of years before my DD  was finally diagnosed with Crohns.  Could be lots of things but needs sorting.

Gert
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Post by: maddy on March 18, 2013, 09:38:58 am
Oh Cookie  :( Poor DD, and she must feel so bad also on the timing....I really hope you can get some answers soon....the body can be such a mystery!

well our silly little dog managed to lock himself inside the car, with Hubby & DS on the outside scratching their heads with what to do.  They were at a property elsewhere, and I needed the car in 10 mins. to pick up DD from bus stop.
Thank god for good neighbours, who drove the spare key to hubby, and another for picking up DD....Don't think you get that sort of help in the city  ;)
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Post by: Frozzie on March 18, 2013, 09:46:27 am
Oh mf thats terrible :( so so sad.. Cant imagine losing a child and never want to know that feeling..

Hally know what your all going through.. We did this all recently.. Hang in there and be there for dh :(
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Post by: Frozzie on March 18, 2013, 09:50:46 am
Cookie i hope they find out whats wrong with dd and its nothing life threatening.. Glad it was before you left.. Horrible being sick abroad.. Been there.. Disappointing about the trip but it can always be rescheduled.. Health is so much more important.. :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 18, 2013, 09:58:44 am
Cookie so sorry to hear about your DD and hope they get to the bottom of it soon.  :(
Lucky it was before you left for Singapore. Hopefully you can reschedule your trip

Frozzie it is every mothers nightmare and I will never forget it. That poor family.
Hally keep strong and we know what you are going through as we lost my dad and DH's dad within 3 months of each other. More hugs x
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Post by: judydawn on March 18, 2013, 10:07:35 am
Sorry to hear about DD Cookie but the timing was perfect - just like my problem last year, you wouldn't have wanted it happening once you had left for your trip.  It is unbelievable that they can't get to the bottom of it all and if the symptoms are the same as she had before, it will keep coming back if they cannot diagnose it this time.  We all know health is more important than holidays but it's perfectly normal having a twinge of disappointment then moving on to the problem at hand.  I'm sure DD will reschedule the trip.

Michele, if telling the kids you were going to have a garage sale changed their minds that's great - it is a bit strange though.  The kids have so much these days that you wouldn't think they would want any of our unwanted gear but they must have had a rethink  :D  I'm sure you will still have enough for your planned garage sale.

maddy you are indeed very lucky to have such good neighbours.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 18, 2013, 10:46:02 am
Sorry to here about DD cookie. Hope they sort out the problems quickly and you can reschedule your trip. Sending hugs xxx

Sending more hugs to you MF and Hally.

Hoping Tuesday is a better and brighter day for us all :)
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Post by: kt2 on March 18, 2013, 11:03:08 am
Cookie, I hope your DD starts to improve soon and gets some relief. Big hugs to you.

Hally, big hugs for you and your family and I really hope your MIL is comfortable and with family.

MF, another big hug for you.
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Post by: droverjess on March 18, 2013, 01:40:15 pm
What a lot of news on here.
So sorry cookie about DD, hope they keep looking. My brother was sent home and then had peritonitis following burst appendix about 5 yrs ago. You can ave another holiday but it would be a big anticlimax.
Big hugs M F to all.

Just having a tea break before my physio appt for my back, it's been bad for several weeks now, stress I think.
Been busy preparing house for DH hospital discharge following a major op. collecting later today.
Am not saying much on here, but this is why I've been quiet on forum for a while.

Put up shower curtain, made up spare room with deep cleaning.
Upstairs  TV not working, man coming tomorrow.
Plumber finishing off other shower later in week.

Will be easier for me without visiting and long journeys taking up half of every day.
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Post by: Frozzie on March 18, 2013, 07:56:25 pm
Hang in there dj :) glad dh is coming home today.. Thinking of you :)
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Post by: obbie on March 18, 2013, 09:40:08 pm
cookie, hope your DD is ok.

DJ hope all is well, i have been missing your chatter.

sending hugs to you. :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: judydawn on March 18, 2013, 10:24:11 pm
Nice to hear DH is coming home DJ - you are right, life will be so much easier having him with you than having to visit him in hospital every day.  I hope he is doing well and will continue to improve. Put your nurses cap on my dear, you will need it. He'll be much more comfortable at home too, who can sleep in hospitals with all that noise around them >:(   Best wishes to you both.
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Post by: Yvette on March 18, 2013, 11:42:25 pm
Cookie hope DD feels better soon, sorry you didn;t get your holiday.

DJ glad DH is coming home
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Post by: Jadey on March 18, 2013, 11:46:28 pm
MF - I am so sorry :( That would be haunting for you. The poor boy and his family, it's terrible.

Cookie - oh no! Your poor DD. I hope she feels better and they figure out what's going on for her quickly. Will you be able to reschedue your trip?

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Post by: obbie on March 19, 2013, 12:34:55 am
working at work
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Post by: Jadey on March 19, 2013, 02:56:09 am
Just found out that I got a callback the day after my interview last week. But the message has just come through now!  ??? :-))

Super stressed and hoping I haven't missed out on the job. I got the best vibe while I was there and I really want to work there.

Keep your fingers crossed for me because now I'm waiting on a call back again.

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Post by: jo_nz on March 19, 2013, 03:16:58 am
Done some work from home today, although been far too good at procrastinating!
Other than that, I've been ferrying the kids to school kindy etc, done lots of washing (still needs folding), and just got back from shoe shopping with the kids (gumboots for DS and everyday shoes for DD).
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Post by: astarra on March 19, 2013, 03:18:14 am
Fingers crossed for you Jadey.  :)

Oh no MF, such heartbreaking news.  :'( :'( :'( :'(  The poor family.  :'( :'( :'(

Hope your DD i feeling better soon Cookie.  :-*
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Post by: kt2 on March 19, 2013, 03:53:07 am
Hope all works out ok for you Jadey. Fingers crossed for you!  :)
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Post by: obbie on March 19, 2013, 04:17:19 am
Hope you get the job Jadey
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Post by: Yvette on March 19, 2013, 04:19:28 am
Good luck Jadey what sort of job was it?
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Post by: Jadey on March 19, 2013, 04:59:35 am
Thanks girls! I got a phone call back and I'm going in tomorrow.  Phew!

It's a sales/account management  job Yvette. Hopefully after this meeting I can tell you girls everything and hopefully start next week :) Keep all your fingers crossed for me
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 19, 2013, 05:07:18 am
Best of luck Jadey! :D

Cookie, I hope DD is better soon and the docs can figure out what is causing this problem, must be so frustrating! >:(

DJ, big hugs for you and I hope DH has a smooth recovery. Looking forward to seeing you back on here a bit more when things settle down :-* :-*
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Post by: judydawn on March 19, 2013, 05:28:01 am
I hope that means you have got the job Jadey, good luck with it.

We had a surprise quick visit from SIL from Melbourne this afternoon which was nice.

GS and GP playing connect 4 earlier today - GS playing the role of therapist today and he must have worn Grandpa out as guess who is asleep in the recliner at the moment with the massage function working on his backside.
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Post by: obbie on March 19, 2013, 05:59:35 am
so sweet Judy :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 19, 2013, 06:13:35 am
Judy they are beautiful photos. To be treasured.

I am being a Mum today and ferrying DD to appointments.
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Post by: judydawn on March 19, 2013, 06:17:01 am
How is DD Cookie?
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 19, 2013, 06:22:38 am
great photos Judy;D

good luck jadey ;D

hope dd's appointments go well cookie :-*

today me and my 2 girls went and had some retail therapy  and morning tea we all bought lots of clothes and Lily 2 pairs of shoes was a lovely day ;D;D
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Post by: mcmich on March 19, 2013, 06:25:06 am
What beautiful photos Judy. A memory captured.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 19, 2013, 06:31:24 am
Not too bad thanks Judy. Most of the nausea has gone but the pain is still there and has spread round to her back. Off to see her GP later as she can have a good chat with him   I'd just like her to find out what causes it. She is actually asleep and rarely does that.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 19, 2013, 09:48:36 am
Lovely photo Judy. :)

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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 19, 2013, 10:19:42 am
Had a busy day here as achieved nothing yesterday. Took mum shopping and made a Mexican bake for dinner. DD and her family coming for dinner as MIL goes home on Friday. Burritos for the kids as they enjoy them. Made CP's mums pineapple cheesecake slice by special request. Yum.
Gorgeous photos Judy  :D
Good luck Jadey  :)
Hope DH is on the road to recovery DJ. You must be so happy to have him home  :D
Cookie hope DD gets better soon and that the doctors can give her a diagnosis  :)
Sounds like you had a fun day Suzanne. I love days out with my girls especially when it involves shopping  ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 19, 2013, 10:22:37 am
Whats the difference between burritos and tacos MF? I get confused with Mexican foods :-)) Sounds like you've had a good day :D

Judy, that photo is beatiful. One to treasure for sure :) :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 19, 2013, 10:28:33 am
Burritos are like a wrap Amy. I made the bake quite spicy so not sure if it would be too hot for DS as he is only 2. He loves burritos and the meat is only mildly spiced. The GD's can choose the bake or burritos. I made a huge bake so will have plenty.
Hope you had a good day  ;D I did  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 19, 2013, 10:29:00 am
Sending you a big hug DJ. Hoping your DH has a problem free recovery. All the best.

You never stop being a mum do you cookie.  Hope answers come quickly.

I think the little people in my house are having an early end of term meltdown. It all just seems a bit too much for them atm. Lots of tears, lack of appetite, tiredness, aches and pains, and now Ds5 has school sores on one knee. He also came down with a scary fever last night with 3 hours of bed sweats before fever disappeared. Poor thing just wants lots of cuddles. If only hugs and cuddles fixed everything ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 19, 2013, 10:35:50 am
Your poor little people Kimmy :( When I was a little person, Tinkerbell band-aids fixed everything ;)

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Burritos are like a wrap Amy. I made the bake quite spicy so not sure if it would be too hot for DS as he is only 2. He loves burritos and the meat is only mildly spiced. The GD's can choose the bake or burritos. I made a huge bake so will have plenty.
Hope you had a good day  ;D I did  ;D

I'm glad you had a good day MF, I did for the most part too ;D Enjoy your dinner and I hope the little man doesn't get steam coming out his ears :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 19, 2013, 11:06:30 am
oh kimmy I hope your little people are back to themselves really soon and if only hugs fixed everything the world would be a better place xxx
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 19, 2013, 11:26:07 am
Lucky you Amy. When I was little it was plain band aids or mercurochrome a red paint thingy dad put on just about everything!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 19, 2013, 12:08:19 pm
My DH still swears by mercurochrome   
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 19, 2013, 01:12:55 pm
And you had to put heaps on to make the scrape look more fearsome than it really was.
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Post by: droverjess on March 19, 2013, 01:51:42 pm
My Late Pa used to talk about gentian violet and I think I even remember having it when very small...
Everything was VERY purple.

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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 19, 2013, 02:00:07 pm
Yes that was good for ulcers in the mouth. Probably fell out of favour due to the bright purple stain tho
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Post by: Nikkit on March 19, 2013, 10:45:38 pm
Hugs to everyone who needs one right now.  :)

My Pop used metho for everything, that did make you jump around a bit when he put it on any sores/scrapes!
"purple paint" (gentian violet) was my Dad's thing - if Pop didn't get to us first with the metho, then Dad got us with purple paint! Either way it was going to sting!

Cookie1 - I asked about olives where I buy my grapes from in the Valley and she said that they take theirs to the York Olive Oil Co. There are 'olive oil' olives and 'eating olives'. Oil olives produce about 7% oil when squished and eating olives produce about 3%. I think she said it is about $300/tonne to be squished, so with my eating olives it would work out to be very very expensive oil, so I am not going to worry about getting any done. It was interesting to talk to her about it as I had no idea the end product was so minimal.
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Post by: Yvette on March 19, 2013, 11:14:42 pm
Cute photos Judy

Hope your daughter feels better soon and you find out what's wrong Cookie
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Post by: obbie on March 20, 2013, 01:22:06 am
we had purple paint and plain band aids too.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 20, 2013, 11:12:39 am
That's interesting Nikkit, thanks.

Thank you all for your kind wishes for DD. she can't get into the specialist for ages of course. We will have to see what happens. It is only a 9-10 hour trip home from Monkey Mia so I hope it is fixed before we go to Birdsville. She said she only feels like a horse kicked her now.  :) :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 20, 2013, 11:16:31 am
That still sounds pretty bad Cookie.  If she gets worse and presents to an emergency department does she get to see a specialist then?
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Post by: droverjess on March 20, 2013, 11:38:39 am
Ooh cookie, hope DD gets sorted soon.
Sending good wishes to you all and anyone else who needs them.
Thanks for the smile Astarra, made me smile too.
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Post by: djinni373 on March 20, 2013, 12:01:05 pm
Adding my best wishes for your DD's speedy recovery Cookie. The long waiting times can be pretty tense.
The bandaid discussion made me smile. I always carried a selection of colours, characters, shapes and sizes so the injured party could choose the right one for the real or imagined injury. Worked a treat.  ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on March 20, 2013, 01:08:16 pm
Oh cookie thoughts and prayers are with dd.. Hope you find out what is causing the painsoon.. I would be goung to emergency... Its not getting better and she cant wait however long to see a specialist..hope it gets sorted soon :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 20, 2013, 01:23:31 pm
Loved those photos JD, GS looked like he still had abit more spark left in him  :D
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Post by: maddy on March 21, 2013, 01:53:54 am
Hello's & Hugs to those that need them.....I have so many threads to catch up on...I feel so out of the loop!

The wind here is just ferocious, and getting worse.....hubby has just raced out to a big fire, so wind is the worst kind of enemy.
2 minutes after he left, another one broke out in the opposite direction...they're going to be busy today!

I'm just cursing that cat of mine....after 2 hours of sorting paperwork, receipts etc. into neat little piles...he jumped up on table and knocked the lot off to the floor  >:( >:( >:(....he's not so cute at this moment....and I told him I'd turn him into a dim sim!!!  >:(

I'm booking myself and a friend into a cheese making class in May....triple cream Brie & cottage cheese....Brie...mmmmmm!....can't wait!   Buy so much of the stuff, it only makes sense to learn how to make it  :)......just need to stomp some grapes and I'll be self sufficient  ;D





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Post by: obbie on March 21, 2013, 02:28:32 am
have fun stomping grapes Maddy.. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on March 21, 2013, 03:07:51 am
Just catching up with all the threads , Cookie I hope they can sort your DD before too long why not ring the specialist and ask if they can put you down for any cancellations .
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Post by: deedub on March 21, 2013, 03:17:55 am
Hope all the patients recover quickly.
Bad start to the day - Riley the dog bit a girl on the cheek at school! I think she was bent over him trying to give him a cuddle, don't know what got into him, he's never shown aggression to a kid before. The girl's cheek was grazed slightly and she was very upset, understandably. I rang her dad to apologise and he was very nice about it, but I still feel just awful. The school has now sent out an email warning dog owners and parents to keep kids away from dogs and dogs away from the school gate. Riley wasn't near the school gate, but wherever he goes a bunch of kids come up to say hello. Now I think I'll have to tell all his little friends to keep their distance.  :'(
Working from home today, hopefully will get time to catch up on some threads, been a bit slack lately!
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Post by: astarra on March 21, 2013, 03:19:49 am
Oh dear deedub, that would have been so embarrasing and confusing.  :-[
Glad it was no worse and the child is ok.  :)
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Post by: mcmich on March 21, 2013, 04:19:09 am
How awful dee. I think all dogs can be unpredictable. It's what all owners say when their dog bites or mauls someone.
My Harry was very "difficult" when DH first came on the scene. He would sit in-between us and growl and bare his teeth if DH went to give my a hug or a kiss. They are good mates now though  :-))
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Post by: goldfish on March 21, 2013, 04:40:44 am
deedub - the thought that comes to mind is that the little girl, in her efforts to be so affectionate, probably inflicted some pain - poor little Riley . .  and the life of . .!!

Rather than the school seemingly adopting a "never the twain should meet" attitude - I think the school could have seen this as an opportunity to educate children on the approaching/handling of dogs (and it's an ongoing education - not just a 10 minute talk) - and to also educate parents to constantly be reminding their children of approaching/handling techniques so it sinks in.

Mich, Harry sounds a real treasure - just protecting you from that . . that . . . that  man! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 21, 2013, 04:43:52 am
Oh deedub that is awful for you. He possibly felt his personal space has been invaded so gave a little warning nip.
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Post by: deedub on March 21, 2013, 04:54:53 am
Just got back from school pickup. Apparently all kids were given a lecture on dog safety and shown a video - so the school is treating this as a learning experience. Took the dog, but made sure I was nearby if a child came up to him, no incidents to report thankfully. I'll be keeping a close eye on him in future, make sure the kids give him plenty of space.
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Post by: mcmich on March 21, 2013, 04:56:48 am
Quote from: goldfish on March 21, 2013, 04:40:44 am
deedub - the thought that comes to mind is that the little girl, in her efforts to be so affectionate, probably inflicted some pain - poor little Riley . .  and the life of . .!!

Rather than the school seemingly adopting a "never the twain should meet" attitude - I think the school could have seen this as an opportunity to educate children on the approaching/handling of dogs (and it's an ongoing education - not just a 10 minute talk) - and to also educate parents to constantly be reminding their children of approaching/handling techniques so it sinks in.

Mich, Harry sounds a real treasure - just protecting you from that . . that . . . that  man! ;D ;D ;D

You're right GF, how you approach a dog is very important. I would get nervous too (and do when when I'm on kids ward) if a bunch of kids were close to my face trying to hug me.  
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Post by: goldfish on March 21, 2013, 05:08:02 am
Quote from: deedub on March 21, 2013, 04:54:53 am
Just got back from school pickup. Apparently all kids were given a lecture on dog safety and shown a video - so the school is treating this as a learning experience. Took the dog, but made sure I was nearby if a child came up to him, no incidents to report thankfully. I'll be keeping a close eye on him in future, make sure the kids give him plenty of space.

That's really good, deedub!  Just try looking at it this way:  Riley has triggered an educational experience that may well have the effect of saving a child from a much worse experience later! :)  Well done, Riley!! ;) ;D


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You're right GF, how you approach a dog is very important. I would get nervous too (and do when when I'm on kids ward) if a bunch of kids were close to my face trying to hug me.  
 

Mich, just promise me you'll try not to bite them!!! ;D ;D
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Mich, just promise me you'll try not to bite them!!! ;D ;D

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Post by: maddy on March 22, 2013, 01:42:47 am


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The wind here is just ferocious, and getting worse.....hubby has just raced out to a big fire, so wind is the worst kind of enemy.
2 minutes after he left, another one broke out in the opposite direction...they're going to be busy today!



So....that fire was interesting  :o
By 2.30, emergency sirens and warnings were on local radio, saying that the wind change within the hour was bringing the fire OUR way (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/fear/t3610.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-fear.php).....act on your fire plan!
School buses were being halted, so that was a big relief.
Oh where do you start?.....really had no fire plan, other than grab the cats & dogs, then panic!
Thankfully it was contained by 50 tanks & water planes.....poor hubby didn't get home until after 8.30 PM (left at lunch time)...he was a lovely shade of black, and ravenous to boot!   :P

Oh, and there was also a murder in our sleepy hollow yesterday....so lets hope today is very beige!

Oven is on, and about to make a cupcake present for a friends Birthday tonight...looking forward to some bubbles too   ;D
Toodles.
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Post by: astarra on March 22, 2013, 04:21:12 am
 :o :o :o
I hope today is alot less dramatic for you Maddy!  :-*
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Post by: obbie on March 22, 2013, 04:31:17 am
I hope its quiet today for you Maddy
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Post by: mcmich on March 22, 2013, 06:08:48 am
A murder Maddy  :o The husband did it!!!!

Well, after a week of chasing up tickets for the cruise, we went to the travel agent who told us just to present our receipt and ID on boarding. Why could he not tell us this on the phone?

Have added some last minute items for the garage sale tomorrow. I probably did at least 40 bags this week but what a mess I have now. I want to pack things that I'm keeping into plastic tubs with lids rather than boxes, so stuff is everywhere in the shed and flat. Will probably be able to have another garage sale once it's all sorted.  :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 22, 2013, 06:32:00 am
What a waste of your time Michele  >:(  I hope your garage sale is a success

Enjoy your bubbles Maddy, it sounds like you had a dramatic day yesterday  :o
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Post by: obbie on March 22, 2013, 06:57:20 am
have a great sale Michelle
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Post by: mcmich on March 22, 2013, 07:06:40 am
Thanks MF and Robyn. Just want to get rid of the (huge, great, big pile of things I don't use). We probably have more excess than most as DH and I combined households. Very pleased that DH hasn't been too resistive and even put a few things from his workshop on the sale.  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 22, 2013, 07:40:57 am
housework today and made some sausage rolls and ordered some things online for Lily's high tea birthday party ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 22, 2013, 08:43:27 am
Oh Maddy such a terrible day. Please give DH a big hug from me. It's brave people like him that keep our communities safe.

Hope your beige day was a better one ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 22, 2013, 11:29:50 am
Maddy how frightening for you. Your DH is doing a wonderful job.

Today we decided to go for a drive south. We went down to Busselton and then Dunsborough and on to the Gabriel Chocolate factory and the Natural Olive oil place. We visited both on the retreat. Had lunch in Dunsborough and then a Simmos Icecream. We called again at Bussleton as we had some Model A things to do there.
We got home about 6.30pm. A long day but fun.

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Post by: droverjess on March 22, 2013, 11:42:03 am
Oh Maddy how awful, please stay safe and your wonderful DH, what a vital  job he has.

Done loads of ironing, all pyjamas and sheets for a change, we have a fiercely cold wind. Wasto be trying a friends bike at noon but we ave plumbing probs so have to stay here while it is sorted. Post lady also told me to stay in today, I usually meet her on a walk each morning.she said it was a cruel wind.
Lot of snow forecast tmro. 20cm!
At least it melts fast in March.

Need to get few things from supermarket. Did Aldi yesterday but can't get everything there. It will be heaving, always is when forecast bad. Crazy really. I only go fortnightly, less if I can.

Sorry about the dog, probably a one off. Animals are well.... Animals. Ooh I'd love a wee dog like that. Maybe when we get through this latest saga and one day get settled.

My blanket is making good progress, it is over half way joined up.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 22, 2013, 02:04:50 pm
What a very frightening day for you Maddy :o I hope you got to relax with "bubbles" tonight ;)

Good to hear that you had a lovely day out with DH Cookie.It looks a very peaceful place from the photo. :)

Great work doing the ironing DJ.It was cold walking Chance this morning,so keep warm inside today ;)
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Post by: Emme on March 22, 2013, 08:25:43 pm
Hope today is more relaxing for you Maddy,  ;D

Cookie, that is a great photo and so glad you enjoyed your day.

DJ glad you have the ironing out of the way, stay warm with the colder weather around.

Marie
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Post by: obbie on March 22, 2013, 09:01:13 pm
Cookie great photo

DJ take care, stay inside. :)

We had lots of wind and rain last night, but no cyclone.]
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Post by: goldfish on March 22, 2013, 09:23:44 pm
Gosh, Maddy.... Hope days like that don't happen too often!!
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Post by: maddy on March 22, 2013, 10:40:54 pm
Quote from: goldfish on March 22, 2013, 09:23:44 pm
Gosh, Maddy.... Hope days like that don't happen too often!!

me too!
There was a fire again yesterday, down the South end of our road....falling gums on power lines the culprit after high winds....they got it under control quickly though.

Boys are off to Camperdown with football all day, and taking my car, so stuck at home for the day/night.  I will be either doing all the paperwork that I've put off  for weeks....or cooking....we'll see how disciplined I'm not  :P

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Post by: Greyhoundmum on March 22, 2013, 11:44:51 pm
Im going off this morning for a Thai Yoga massage - looking forward to it.  Then have a whole weekend of being taxi driver to the kids. My youngest DD Miss 15 is volunteering at three events over the weekend!
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on March 22, 2013, 11:56:23 pm
Maddy I hope you accomplish a bit of both, the winds were furious , I have been picking up branches mostly small thank goodness,  I have been watering and planting cuttings given to me about three weeks ago.  Not much cooking going on today, have a few left overs to get rid off
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Post by: obbie on March 23, 2013, 01:56:40 am
about to start cooking
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 23, 2013, 02:40:08 am
A lazy morning here and about to start cooking soon  :)

Hope your garage sale went well Michele.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on March 23, 2013, 03:24:21 am
I was lucky enough to get 7 hours sleep last night and as it's a much cooler day today this morning I finally had a burst of energy and cleaned up DH's garage and swept and washed down the pergola area.  Very happy with what I achieved today.
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 23, 2013, 05:08:31 am
We are in Perth for the weekend for a friends engagement party. This morning I went into the city and participated in Park Run. It is a free timed 5k run. It was good fun and i smashed my anticipated time by 30 seconds.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 23, 2013, 05:17:45 am
Well Done Den.

Cooking and cleaning today. Very boring.
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Post by: mcmich on March 23, 2013, 05:18:50 am
Well done DD. Apparently folk that run are less likely to succumb to Alzheimer's. It slows down the release of some thing or rather in the brain and slows down cognitive decline.  :)
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Post by: Jamberie on March 23, 2013, 05:27:30 am
Sounds like you've had a productive day Judy :)

We took DD to the zoo this morning...this time her favourite animal was the giraffe but she was sad when we said that she couldn't go down and 'play' with them!

We also saw some zebras havin some 'special cuddles' iykwim!  :o :o :o
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 23, 2013, 05:35:53 am
Quote from: mcmich on March 23, 2013, 05:18:50 am
Well done DD. Apparently folk that run are less likely to succumb to Alzheimer's. It slows down the release of some thing or rather in the brain and slows down cognitive decline.  :)
Oh great.....so I am going to get Alzheiner's. that should go well with my CRAFT disease ;)
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Post by: obbie on March 23, 2013, 05:48:45 am
Great Den.

Cooking, making scones now. :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 23, 2013, 06:11:58 am
I think we should all start running then  ;D  I hate running though  :'( 
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Post by: goldfish on March 23, 2013, 06:15:54 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on March 23, 2013, 05:35:53 am
Quote from: mcmich on March 23, 2013, 05:18:50 am
Well done DD. Apparently folk that run are less likely to succumb to Alzheimer's. It slows down the release of some thing or rather in the brain and slows down cognitive decline.  :)
Oh great.....so I am going to get Alzheiner's. that should go well with my CRAFT disease ;)

Lol Kimmy!!! You too, huh??
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Post by: Halex on March 23, 2013, 06:28:34 am
Leaving shorty for aDockers corporate suite at Patterson Stadium. We have dh, me, cp & his friend. I have never been to the footy, so should be interesting. A good way to be introduced with drinks & food.

The kids are hyper, I need lr's medication for these 2. LOL

H
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 23, 2013, 08:37:09 am
Wow Hally. What an introduction to a live game. Glad you are not slumming it like us paupers ;)  Hope you all have a great night and hope the right team wins.
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Post by: Katya on March 23, 2013, 09:14:46 am
I don't think I'll be doing much today.... luckily we have enough food in the house to keep us going for a while but unluckily we were meant to be going to a friend's 50th birthday tonight.   Somehow I don't think we'll make it if the snow keeps going
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 23, 2013, 09:26:49 am
wow katya that looks so beautiful keep warm and safe xxx
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Post by: judydawn on March 23, 2013, 09:33:00 am
It does look as if you will be housebound Katya, pity about the 50th though.  Lovely picture.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 23, 2013, 09:36:02 am
That photo brings back memories of living in Scotland. Looks magical but not so easy to live with.
Pity about the party katya. Hope you don't get snowed in for long  :(
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 23, 2013, 09:57:19 am
That's a lot of snow Katya :o Not quite so bad here thank goodness.I'm so over this weather :P
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Post by: goldfish on March 23, 2013, 10:10:25 am
It does look very pretty Katya - but CC, I understand - late in March you'd be quite over the colder weather!  Hope the northern spring comes for you soon . . . :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 23, 2013, 10:24:40 am
Holy moly Katya!! :o :o :o That looks like good comfort food weather ;D
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Post by: Katiej on March 23, 2013, 10:31:43 am
Enjoy the football Hally.

Wow Katya what an amazing picture.  I can't even start to imagine how you'd cope with that.  Hope you get a break from it soon.
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Post by: Katya on March 23, 2013, 10:35:32 am
Thanks everyone for your good wishes.   It's good that we can just stay indoors and hunker down.   

Poor cat though - she hates the snow and looks accusingly at me as if it's my fault.  You can see her pawprints in the picture where she went outside but she didn't stay out for long  :D :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 23, 2013, 11:22:29 am
Lovely photo Katya. I understand how you are over it. It's seems none of us get that nice in between weather anymore. It's either too hot or too cold. No middle ground.
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Post by: mcmich on March 23, 2013, 06:59:27 pm
What a pretty picture Katya but by late March I can understand wanting the springtime weather to make an appearance.
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Post by: Halex on March 23, 2013, 10:54:38 pm
Lovely phioo, cant believe its snowing this time in March, are you up North?

Great time at the footy, I really enjoyed it & the Dockers won. Food was amazing, canapes, then at 1/2 time, scotch fillet & veg, deserts lemon meringe pie,  lime mouse & rocky road. Wine, beer & soft drink. A great family day out. We were on level 6 in a glass suite, seats 12 people, the view was fantastic, we were really near one goal. Hope we get invited again. Dh & cp are going in a few weeks in the normal seats.

 :)
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Post by: obbie on March 23, 2013, 10:58:04 pm
Lovely photo, love the snow. :)

Me, about to do a massage and a Reiiki healing for my friend. :)
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Post by: Halex on March 23, 2013, 11:15:36 pm
I have been really busy lately entertaining my cousins from the U.k. They have hit the jackpot staying here. They treat our house like a 5 * resort. They manage to spread their breakfast mess over 3 areas, inside dining area, outside side dining area & our entertainment area by the pool. We have plates, mugs, egg cups, cereal bowls, food etc left everywhere. They do not clean up aft themselves at all. They come home at 5.45 for dinner, sit at the table & do not  move until  us 3 are busy cleaning up. Then they take their wine & sit on the couch while we are cleaning up!! Anyway they have been away since wednesday and are back ths week.

Our cleaner came yesterday, she wanted to know why cps room was so dirty, I said my cousins.

Anyway I am going to toughen up, i have lr arriving wednesday & I cant look aft them & him. Not that I expected anything but they havent contributed either, no wine, not even a litre of milk.

This is why I havent been in here much, too bus being cleaner, cook & tryimg to be nice :)

My friends call it Hallys pamper package & spa all food & wine included.

 :)

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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 23, 2013, 11:32:19 pm
Hope you made it to the party Katya.
Festival on today at the marina will maybe pop over at some stage. Not sure as we are attending the memorial for the young boy who drowned on the beach here last Sunday. It will be very sad  :(
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 23, 2013, 11:36:13 pm
Best wishes for the memorial MF. I'll be thinking of the family today.

Hally, you are very tolerant! I wouldn't have people like that in my house even if they were relatives >:( Good luck for when they come back this week.
Glad you had a great time at the footy :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 23, 2013, 11:42:09 pm
Thanks Amy  :)

It is hard when people come to stay and don't help in any way. We had SIL for 6 months with no help or contributions from her at all in any way. She was the worst out of many as we have been a halfway house for everyone who has come from the UK since we arrived in 1981.
Hopefully they will be gone soon Hally.



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Post by: Halex on March 23, 2013, 11:46:29 pm
They fly out Easter Monday late afternoon.

They wont be back, they emailed me asking which dates suited us best.

Their beds are a mess, not washing their sheets, they can do it. I am over visitors atm.

The funeral for the young boy will be very sad.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 23, 2013, 11:56:40 pm
Not long to go now Hally.
I honestly don't know how people can be this way when they are guests in someone's  home.
Lazy and ungrateful is how I would put it. From my experience the more you do the more they come to expect from you.
I could go on and on as this has happened to me many times.  DH and I have said never again.
In saying that my BF in Scotland can come anytime for as long as she wants. She comes and stays up to 8 weeks and helps around the house and buys wine and nibbles. She clears the table and loads and unloads the dishwasher as I do all the cooking and she helps with the washing and ironing.
You will be so glad to have your home back Hally
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Post by: goldfish on March 24, 2013, 12:04:56 am
Nice introduction to the football, Hally! Wow factor that's for sure!

Will be good when you get your house and space back.... What a shame!!

MF ... Thoughts and prayers will be with you and that devastated family today... The most incredibly sad loss imaginable ... :(
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Post by: Halex on March 24, 2013, 12:06:43 am
I dont get it either. My first question is what can I do to help.

Their day starts at lunchtime, they potter all morning, he is on the internet, i am going to turn our router off when we go out so he cant use up all our download. I dont want to be buying top ups for them.

To be hoest I am not looking forward to their return, i have gone all mean (which isnt me) they have been eating fantastic food, just going to serve sausages & kebabs, salad which will be basic & not going to cook them deserts everynight. Of course will have to do a nice Easter meal.

Last weekend when I had to get flights organised for dh, clean up their breakfast & sort out cp, they did nothing & not even asked if they could help. They could see we were all stressed etc.

Oh the joys.

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Post by: mcmich on March 24, 2013, 12:07:32 am
That's dreadful Hally only one more week to go.

Very sad MF, hope it goes off as well as it can.

DH and I are taking the family out for lunch as we will be away for Easter, we are getting together today.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 24, 2013, 12:15:33 am
Hope you have a lovely day with the family Michele.

I know exactly how you feel about going all mean Hally as I have felt that way too. It's shocking that people can reduce us to feeling this way.
Don't feel bad about it as you have extended the best hospitality possible and they have just taken everything for granted and expect you to be their cook, cleaner and tour guide all free of charge. Imagine the look of shock horror if you presented them with a bill on "check out"  :o

Yes it will be very sad for all but especially his family. I really feel for them returning to the beach where it happened  :(
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Post by: Halex on March 24, 2013, 12:50:53 am
Mich, have a lovely family meal out.

Cp is off to a cafe with friends for lunch after soccer, & we are off to the movies. Nice weekend for us.

MF, I would love to give them a bill, I am going to email,them to tell them to buy easter eggs for cp & lr. They gave cp a stick of rock from rottnest island & me a mug & toblerone bar, whoppie doo!

Cp asked them to buy a $2 raffle ticket for his school, they asked where the money was going, I said books for the school they said No.

Me Waving arms up in air with shock!!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 24, 2013, 12:59:12 am
That's a disgrace  >:(  How could they do that to a little boy especially when he is trying to raise money for the benefit of others.
How generous giving you a toblerone bar and a mug!!!!! 
I know where I would tell them to put the stick of rock but I can't say it on this forum
I think you should open a bottle of bubbles when they leave and celebrate that they won't be coming back  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 24, 2013, 01:12:09 am
My goodness Hally. You must be the MOST tolerant person in the world. I hate freeloading family. Hoping your week goes quickly.

Glad you enjoyed the footy. What a way to see it!
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Post by: Halex on March 24, 2013, 01:22:28 am
Kimmy, the footie was great, we all had a good time.

MF, poor dhs cleaning the kitchen up after dinner skills are obviously not up to standard, he got nothing. :o

Trying to be tolerant.

I just sent them an email, saying if your thinking of buying cp an easter treat please please buy one for lr.

I bet they had no intention, now they might have too. Lets hope so.

We have decided we are unable to take them to the airport, but dh has called you a taxi. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 24, 2013, 02:38:44 am
Hally I really feel for you. My story is from the other side. We stayed with friends over East ( no state in case they read this). They both worked so we said we will take care of all the chores. We bought and cooked all the food. Cleaned etc. when we went out we paid and bought the coffee etc. it cost us a fortune for the week and of course we bought them a very generous gift. About $200 value but something they wanted.
It would have been cheaper to park the van at a 4 star hotel and live and eat there.

MF I sympathise with you. When we lived in Broome we would have people knock on the door and say 'I am a friend of a friend of so and so' and they said you would put us up. Quite a few were told we had a full house, even though it looked empty.
I love visitors, but considerate ones.

I thought I would show you what my iPad has been coming up with. I think it may be trying to tell me something.
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Post by: obbie on March 24, 2013, 03:50:30 am
I would throw them out Hally. They are not friends, just cousins.

you are not a motel
Give them the bill.... :o :o :o  I really would.

MF, how sad for the family of the young boy, sending hugs to them.



I am baking.
Apple tea cake
banana cake.

Just done a massage and reiki on my friend who lost her husband 2 weeks ago. :) :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 24, 2013, 04:29:39 am
Hope she is bearing up Robyn.
Big hugs to her, you are a good friend.
Been a sad few weeks all round  :(
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Post by: droverjess on March 24, 2013, 05:03:23 am
Oh Hally how really awful.
I love helping when staying with others, often the best jokes are had over the washing up.
And to not contribute, well.....
Good Luck and be strong.

Wide wake, try to sleep now.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 24, 2013, 05:05:56 am
Hally , you are a VERY generous family.  We found this out when we visited you. I think you should dish out the jobs.  Would you please unstack the dish washer,  vacuumed your room, strip your beds sweep the patio , rake the leaves etc.  If they play up and refuse, you go out for dinner and leave them a loaf of bread and tell them to make a sandwich.  
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Post by: maddy on March 24, 2013, 05:46:32 am
Oh Hally....that is really atrocious behaviour by your "guests"  :o
I do hope you stop indulging them....if they were children, they'd be disciplined for their lack of manners!
hugs.

Cruizy Sunday....my regular lunch here with parents, some baking & cleaning....and completely forgot about the food & wine festival I was going to today  :-)) BUM!
Hubby wants to go out for dinner, and celebrate his Trophy for the Captains award (cricket) last night......he finds any excuse to go out for dinner....you'd think he was fed slop on a daily basis  :P
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Post by: deedub on March 24, 2013, 06:08:26 am
I'll be counting the days until you're visitors leave for you Hally, unbelievable behaviour!
Early start to the day, DD9 had a friend over for a sleepover and kids all got up at 5.30! Sent them back to bed, but nobody got any more sleep 😕. Took the dog & walked the friend home, then walked on to pool to drop DD off for a party. Then DD7 & I met up with a friend for coffee to discuss food for Easter - we're going away with a group of friends. Picked up DD from party and have been pottering around this arvo, seem to have run out of energy.
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Post by: obbie on March 24, 2013, 06:34:52 am
Can't wait till next weekend, Easter. see how many kids we have. I think 6-10 maybe
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Post by: Halex on March 24, 2013, 07:50:18 am
Thank you everyone.

I am gad I am not being a grumpy old woman.

1 more week.......

Cookie, want to be my hiuse guest, lol

H :)
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Post by: pumpkin pie on March 24, 2013, 08:08:39 am
Baking, and getting out in the garden setting up raised growing beds for the up coming vegi growing season, with lots of cow manure etc, which means going around the paddock with the wheel barrow, picking up their droppings from all the expensive stuff we are feeding them at the moment, due to no feed out there in the paddocks re dry weather, and buying in feed costing so much, but I am loving it. I just love being up here in the new house, the new knee is doing really well and coping with my demands at the moment.
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Post by: LucyW on March 24, 2013, 08:12:19 am
A demo :)
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Post by: goldfish on March 24, 2013, 08:13:54 am
How was it, LucyW?
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 24, 2013, 08:29:25 am
Quote from: LucyW on March 24, 2013, 08:12:19 am
A demo :)
Yeh :) How did it go?

Maddy, I just remembered I wanted to go to that too. Double bummer!
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Post by: Katya on March 24, 2013, 09:10:37 am
Hally - you must be much more tolerant than me.  I would have made my dissatisfaction clear to them by now and they sure would have noticed I wasn't happy.   Grumpy me isn't a good thing to be around  ;D

Well we didn't make it to the party which is a shame as, judging by the pics on Facebook, it seems to have been fun.   We measured the snow yesterday and it was 9 inches deep.   Sheffield is a very hilly city and we are quite high up - I think it was much less down in the centre.

No more snow forecast for the next few days but we need some warmer weather to get rid of it.  They are still talking about a white Easter  :o :o
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 24, 2013, 09:53:39 am
I can't believe the behaviour of your cousins Hally. :o  Sending hugs to you  :-* :-*
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Post by: Frozzie on March 24, 2013, 10:45:17 am
Oh hally your too nice see i would be saying up you get off your behinds and help out will you this isnt a hotel.. Especially with family and especially with guests that rude.. If they dont like it they can go pay for a hotel... There has to be a limit to generosity and hospitality with ppl like that....thats so rude and im still in shock about the $2 raffle ticket... Unbelievable.. How tight can some ppl be ... :( hang in there.. Def wouldnt be having them back.. Just say sorry your busy that week lol.. Hugs and on top of everything else going on...:(
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Post by: droverjess on March 24, 2013, 10:55:52 am
I cant remember who posted months ago that visitors were like fish lovely when fresh and three days was enough and became a bad smell.. Maybe it was CP. apologies if I got it wrong.
Can't you just say no and plead illness or possible (potential) insanity. LOL

I often ask my visitors ( if under 65)  to make the beds up for the next ones. I once asked this when we'd had a lot of people to stay in a bigger house when i had a bad back too and they'd been fed like kings, they said oh the bed is still clean ( after 2 night) and at home they didn't change their sheets between visitors. I'd never stayed with them but DH had and said he now he knew why he hated it. LOL

Today I shall cook a roast dinner of chicken. Tackle the utility room that has become extremely messy. When we moved here thinking it was very temporary I didn't fill the cupboards. 5 months on, still here and no sign of moving I must sort it out and put everything away.
Then more blanket making, should be finished in a few days.

Maybe make French bread and soup.  Tomorrows visitors have cancelled because of the snow. Understandable. I have lots of broccoli so will make broccoli and cheese soup for DH and without cheese for me.

Right, best get started!
See you later.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on March 24, 2013, 11:26:52 am
What horrible guests Hally- so inconsiderate.
I have to say that I 've been lucky enough to be on the other end of hospitality this weekend, and it was lovely to catch up with good friends who I've not seen for many years. They very kindly put me up for the weekend and collected me and deposited me to the airport. I've just got back from an overnight trip to Sydney for my school reunion. I had a lovely time at the reunion, and was pleasantly surprised by the number of girls that I remembered after such a long time. Even better though, was catching up with the family I stayed with and we spent today just chatting away. Best if all though, were the hugs and kisses I got from my family tonight:)
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 24, 2013, 11:29:10 am
Glad you had a lovely time ES. Always good to arrive home too.
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Post by: Halex on March 24, 2013, 10:01:06 pm
What a lovely time you had ES.

Well my cousins return soon, i am going to ask them to wash up & put away their breakfast plates etc. they obviously know where they go as they got them out.

To be honest I will just be pleased to get them out of the house. They are planning another visit but NO they wont be staying here. I am encouraging them to go on a full day trip on Easter Saturday, its early start & back about 7pm. We will eat dinner earlier, they can make sandwiches :D i will buy them a loaf od bread ;D ;Dlol

 :)

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Post by: Wonder on March 24, 2013, 10:12:01 pm
Hally I really feel for you, what horrible guests and who doesn't buy a $2 raffle ticket! I would definitely be asking them to pick up after themselves this time around.

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Post by: Jude59 on March 24, 2013, 10:18:24 pm
Oh Hally!  Your good intentions in giving your cousins such a nice stay have been flung in your face!  I cannot get over the $2 raffle!!!! That is amazing.  Also the fact that they even asked what the money was going to.  A school raffle for goodness sakes. Terrible behavior on every level.
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Post by: Halex on March 24, 2013, 10:43:39 pm
Yes a $2 ticket, they have 2 sons, one 28 & one 31 so they know......

Hindsight, wish I had just said, sorry we have no beds.  We bought matresses, sheets, blankes etc for them!!

 :)
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Post by: Yvette on March 24, 2013, 11:08:50 pm
Oh Hally what horrible visitors, get tough on them and see how they react, keep us posted  :)
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Post by: obbie on March 24, 2013, 11:52:49 pm
I would ask them to leave Hally.

Today at work, updating my web pages.'
Just posted pics on my blog...
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 24, 2013, 11:56:04 pm
Your banana cake looks yummy Robyn  :D
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Post by: astarra on March 24, 2013, 11:57:56 pm
Oh Hally - I feel for you.  :-*
sending hugs.  :-*
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Post by: Halex on March 24, 2013, 11:59:21 pm
I couldnt ask them to leave, but  help yes, I will do this time.

Just going to say it straight, please can you clean up after yourselves, strip your bed when you leave etc. leave the kitchen how you find it etc.

Its horrible being so stressed in your own house, dh not happy that they are here for the long weekend. 4 days off worj & they are here, hooing they book the saturday day trip

Maybe they will opt to go on a few more day trips, they might not cope with lr, lol, i wont tell the kids to quieten down, up early etc, lol, they might even think a hotel is more suitable.

 :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on March 25, 2013, 12:17:36 am
Just seen this OH Helly, that is just unfair, just for fun tell them you will come over and ,stay with them next year, 'as if you would', I bet they say they aren't set up for visitors.  I'm glad we are all here for you, a problem shared is half a problem ....well so they say...can't you email them and say you have been called away to look after a sick friend.   If they do come back I think your idea of letting the boys be boys is great invite a few more over,  ;D
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Post by: Jude59 on March 25, 2013, 12:52:51 am
How old are they Hally???
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Post by: Halex on March 25, 2013, 12:59:37 am
Yes AB a problem shared, def helps to let off steam here :) oh they are coming back sadly this week. Boys up very early & sleeping next door, they are all upstairs, us down. So I am going to tell the boys its OK to get up at 7am, play wii etc. upstairs we have 2 bedrooms with a huge open plan living area & there sisthe wii & tv, it will distrub them. Normally I would tell the boys to read quietly

She is 58 & he is 64. Old enough to know better. Her mum was my fav aunt on my mums side, absolutely lovely, kind, caring, generous etc.

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Post by: obbie on March 25, 2013, 02:53:13 am
Thanks Mama Fergie, it tastes so yummy.

Best ever.
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Post by: Nikkit on March 25, 2013, 04:04:14 am
Hally I feel for you - must be the Easter time visitors.  :(
We had SIL and her 13 year old daughter come for a week from over east a couple of Easters ago. We gave them 2 return tickets (we got them free - luckily!) and they  had to pay for the taxes etc...that was whinge #1.
I took them everywhere, paid for everything, fed them, watered them, put up with the "I've got no money" whinging.(that was whinges #2-222)  SIL asked me if I had any bourbon (the most expensive brand) one night when I asked her if she'd like a drink, when I said no, she said well you'll have to get some tomorrow as that's all I drink. (errr...nope I don't think so! and I did not buy any. whinge #223 ) The day before Easter she said to me that she didn't have any Easter eggs at all for the kids - hers or mine. (we'd been in plenty of shops and she'd borrowed my car to go to the shops on her own and she still didn't have any  ???) Luckily I had plenty so no-one missed out. She did not clean up after her or her daughter not even when the child was sick - I did it! She did not offer once to buy a coffee for me, or any other food when we had to get groceries. She didn't even offer to pay for dinner the night we went to the pub.
I could go on and on about that week, (and the copious amount of whinging)  but needless to say when it was time for them to get on the plane we did the old "drop and go" did not even stop the car, just got bags out of the boot, put them on the sidewalk at the airport, said "seeya" and drove away.
Her last words were - not one " thankyou" but ..." this is the first holiday I've been on where I have gone home with money" . :o :o :o

Both hubby and I were speechless for a while and couldn't say what we wanted to say with our daughters in the back seat anyway!

Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever again will we have her to stay again. Ever.

In saying all that we have stayed with her (over east) and made doubly sure that we did all we could to help, bought food more than we ate and left a lot with her, took drinks, cleaned up over and above what we messed up. Paid for a tank of fuel when she had to stop and get some when we went 5 minutes down the road. Did all the washing, cleaned the house (and it was a pigsty) and ever so subtly said "when we visit we don't freeload, we always help out".

Still not going to have her stay to see if our message sunk in or not...
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 25, 2013, 05:23:41 am
H I would say (whilst lounging on the couch) that you have absolutely no idea what to make for dinner tonight so you are just going to have baked beans on toast...unless...they would like to make something? they can buy and prepare the food.

Nikkit, words fail me. Can't  say anything positive about whingers and freeloaders, except maybe that they make you appreciate more the ones that don't 
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Post by: mcmich on March 25, 2013, 05:27:11 am
I thought I had some poorly mannered house guests in the past but Hally and Nikkit after reading about your experiences my house guests were a stroll in the park.
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Post by: Nikkit on March 25, 2013, 05:55:04 am
Sorry it was such a novel! Didn't realise I had such a grumble there!!

CP - I agree. Or Hally -  go out, leave a note to say you had an unexpected appointment, come back after you've had dinner.

We have learned a lot since then I can tell you! And I am not backwards now, if I want something done then I ask for it to be done!

At the dinner table I expect people to have manners. I expect everyone to wait until everyone is served before we start eating, I hate it when one person serves themselves, sits and starts to eat without a care in the world for anyone else. And I blinking well say "close your mouth when you are eating dear - I prepared dinner and it looked real good before you put in your mouth and had to show me again and again what it looks like now" . If I find towels on the floor I gently remind them to be hung up. (2nd time is not so gently asked!) I ask them to help with dinner - even if it is peeling spuds or tossing a salad together or clear the table and do the dishes/stack/unpack dishwasher. The day they leave I ask them to strip the beds and put sheets etc in the laundry for me to wash later.

Do I still have guests come and stay? Yes! (surprisingly!! I sound bloody horrible!! ) And they toe the line.

But hugs to you again Hally, I know how you feel and it is not good. I would say something to them though - otherwise they'll just walk over top of you again and again. (if there is a next time...)

And let the boys play as they please upstairs. If anything is said, then reply "really, had no idea the lads were up that early" Don't apologise!!
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 25, 2013, 05:57:32 am
I feel for you Hally
we had 14 people at our house over Christmas and new years and it was absolutely wonderful everybody chipped in to help and never once did I ask for something to be done it included 7 under 11 and 4 under 20 we can't wait for them to come back I feel very lucky indeed
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Post by: Halex on March 25, 2013, 06:19:57 am
Some people, it just leaves you speechless........ Who ges on holdays & expects everyting, obviously some people.

If my dear Uncle who is 91 was not alive, I would be a lot more upfront. I dont want them going back to the UK bad mouthing me, my dh or cp. they live near but rarely visit him in his home >:(

Just back from what I thought was going to be a minor filling turned out to be 90 mins in the chair, I need a wisdom tooth out, root canal & a crown. Am back in bed for 30 mins before school pick up.

Roast turkey dinner isnt looking good for tonight, have to put the turkey in the oven but maybe we can eat it tomorrow before they return to our house.

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Post by: rainbow on March 25, 2013, 07:15:53 am
We are on the Great Ocean rd and had a great day Saturday went on a helicopter ride over the 12 apostles, was fantastic I will post a photo or two, but I have started a blog of our travels if anyone interested. travelandcrafty.blogspot.com.au.  Thelma has been out of her blue bag a couple of times but I find cooking and travelling not easy, tend to just plan one day ahead and often depends what the local IGA store has, tonight is stir fry chicken and rice (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/25/uzetyjyq.jpg)
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Post by: mcmich on March 25, 2013, 07:39:16 am
Beautiful rainbow. I'm off to check out your blog. I'm interested in the crafty.  :D
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Post by: goldfish on March 25, 2013, 08:09:49 am
Rainbow - really enjoyed your blog!!  The photos are amazing! Thank you! :D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 25, 2013, 08:51:52 am
Rainbow thanks for that. I'm off to check out the blog too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 25, 2013, 08:56:42 am
Lovely photos Rainbow :)
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Post by: nazar on March 25, 2013, 09:05:26 am
 l too are off to check your blog .  rainbow
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 25, 2013, 11:31:07 am
Nikkit I am speechless (and that doesn't happen often).  How do people live with themselves?

Great photo rainbow. Just love the great ocean road. You can never tire off its views.
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Post by: judydawn on March 25, 2013, 11:45:17 am
Loved reading your stories Hally & Nikkit and wonder what I would do in the same situation. When my friend from Qld comes to stay, she is marvellous - not an ounce of trouble and just does everything here that she would do in her own home.  She is totally relaxed and so are we.  There's something to be said for moving into a smaller place with a bedroom for each member of your family but nothing for visitors when you have people like that stay. 
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Post by: Katya on March 25, 2013, 12:40:34 pm
Lovely photo rainbow - makes me want to go to Australia even more.   Roll on OH's retirement  ;) ;)

Well my friend never made it to lunch as it's really icy out there.  I'm getting a bit stir-crazy but hope the snow will get a lot clearer over the next few days.  I've seen some photos from the party I missed on Saturday and it looked amazing.  I HATE SNOW  :D :D :D
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Post by: Jude59 on March 25, 2013, 09:36:43 pm
Loved your blog and pics Rainbow :)
Hally, your visitors should be spoiling you and your family and enjoying your company.  It's sad  they have missed a big opportunity to really be a part of your family and to have you guys all enjoy their visit too, just through selfishness.  Life is so much more enriching when you can give and not just receive.  I would be going out with my family for dinner and letting them cope especially over the holiday period you are looking forward to.
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Post by: Yvette on March 25, 2013, 11:07:14 pm
Lovely photo Rainbow  :)
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Post by: obbie on March 26, 2013, 04:21:09 am
Great photos rainbow
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 26, 2013, 04:23:53 am
Stunning photo rainbow  :D
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Post by: rainbow on March 26, 2013, 07:31:13 am
Thanks for looking everybody, enjoying our travels and yes mcmich I am wondering when I am going to get around to the crafty part, hopefully soon
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Post by: droverjess on March 26, 2013, 10:02:23 pm
Finished joining the squares of my blanket tonight.

Ends to run in  still and an edge to put on when I work out how best to do it.

Am quite pleased, I must say  ;D

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/e90f50c4e95c9d781d95907e64371c59.jpg)

Will post pics of finished article later in week

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Post by: Yvette on March 26, 2013, 10:50:28 pm
Looks beautiful DJ  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on March 26, 2013, 11:32:01 pm
Awesome work DJ :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 27, 2013, 12:08:24 am
Beautiful DJ  :)
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Post by: obbie on March 27, 2013, 01:06:08 am
Great work DJ :)
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Post by: Nikkit on March 27, 2013, 01:32:09 am
DJ you blanket looks warm and snuggly  :D
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Post by: Wonder on March 27, 2013, 01:42:23 am
Great work DJ, I'm sure it will loved for many years to come.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on March 27, 2013, 02:22:50 am
Well done DJ if it is for a female you could crotchet a lacey edge around it, if for a male crotchet maybe two rows of double crotchet just to finish it off.
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 27, 2013, 05:38:17 am
beautiful blanket dj ;D

went into the office this morning all jobs done,  attempted to make sushi at ds7's request so much easier to buy it :-[ made a banana cake and changed all the beds I actually put my flanelett sheets on it was so cold last night ::)
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Post by: astarra on March 27, 2013, 05:42:29 am
Lovely looking blanket DJ  :)

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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 27, 2013, 05:43:16 am
I was cold last night too Suzanne  :(

I have been cooking, washing and folding clothes. Going to Margaret River early tomorrow so need to be all packed up and ready to go as DH has a business meeting in Bussleton in the morning.
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Post by: droverjess on March 27, 2013, 07:55:57 am
Thanks everyone for your kind comments.
I had to teach myself to join it from the net. Not done crochet before. Knitting the squares was easy!
Don't know if g or b AB.

Will go back to Internet and look at stitches, first will run all the ends in! That's today's job after lunch time visitors gone home.

Next time I do a blanket will join as I go or do strips that sew together. However I feel this is almost art as well as a snugly blanket.

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Post by: Katya on March 27, 2013, 08:57:40 am
Well it's snowing here again today and I am utterly fed up with it.   Yesterday the pipe on our outside tap burst and water was gushing out and forming an ice rink.   Luckily our builder was nearby and he came to the rescue fairly quickly.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 27, 2013, 09:01:24 am
Oh Nooo Katya :o Glad to hear that you got it sorted very quickly.I hate anything that involves water/plumbing :P
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Post by: droverjess on March 27, 2013, 09:03:44 am
Poor you Katya. Glad it was sorted.
It's horrid weather and forecast is for a cold April. I've just been looking at long range forecast. Really grim for the farmers.
Roll on summer.

We've enjoyed any TV programme recently filmed in summer, made us feel warmer!
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 27, 2013, 10:16:06 am
Lovely blanket DJ. So much work involved. What a lovely gift it will be. Maybe a satin ribbon type edge sewn on to finish off?

Another hot day here. Think it reached 35c. Serious grass fire about 80kms to the south west with 3 firefighters in hospital. Hoping for wind and rain change soon. Hoping Maddy's DH is not out fighting yet another fire, but presume he is. Hurry up winter.

On a better nite, made hot cross buns with kindergarten class today. They turned out quite well. Definitely some budding young 4 yo cooks there. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 27, 2013, 11:02:37 am
CC, DJ and Katya I do hope things improve for you. It is hard to imagine cold so severe that it forms icicles and causes taps to burst as the water freezes.
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Post by: maddy on March 27, 2013, 08:49:13 pm
Quote from: Kimmyh on March 27, 2013, 10:16:06 am
Another hot day here. Think it reached 35c. Serious grass fire about 80kms to the south west with 3 firefighters in hospital. Hoping for wind and rain change soon. Hoping Maddy's DH is not out fighting yet another fire, but presume he is. Hurry up winter.


He was Kimmy...left before lunch, and got home at 11 PM, before a relief crew took over.
It was pretty big.  Hubby said a couple of the tankers had to go into survival mode  :o.  Wind is certainly the enemy!
Just hope there was no one in the houses that were destroyed.

On a search today to find Easter eggs that don't taste like crud, and are lactose free  :-\  That macro stuff is just  SO WRONG!  (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/disgust/t9411.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-disgust.php)
Dissapointed that we're not going to Daylesford this Easter  :(  As Once again, football has taken priority in this house  :-))
Off to town today....will try and be good
(http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/angel/t1334.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-angel.php)
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Post by: obbie on March 27, 2013, 09:16:08 pm
work today, Just made the kids easter hats for parade
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Post by: consumerate on March 27, 2013, 09:34:10 pm
Quote from: maddy on March 27, 2013, 08:49:13 pm
On a search today to find Easter eggs that don't taste like crud, and are lactose free  :-\  That macro stuff is just  SO WRONG!  (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/disgust/t9411.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-disgust.php)

That I think would be almost impossible. Try your usual Easter eggs and acquire some lacteeze (http://www.lacteeze.com.au/) from the pharmacy.
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Post by: Wonder on March 27, 2013, 10:11:14 pm
I need to do the same thing Maddie and no idea where to start. I'm not a chocolate eater and always just stored my easter eggs as a kid so no idea what does and doesn't taste good.
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Post by: droverjess on March 27, 2013, 10:37:02 pm
We had visitors for lunch, and then another visitor turned up so that's been great for DH.
We now have 3 bunches of spring flowers, lovely. And a Lindt egg to share for Sunday.

Had a brisk 45 min walk at 5pm. Glad it is much lighter now but it is so blooming cold.

Converted a yummy soup recipe and posted it in soup thread.
Made flapjacks.

Ran all the ends in on the blanket  except for the edge. It has a lovely feel when it's on ones lap, even DH thought so too.
Satin, hadn't thought of that. Not sure my edge is even enough to stitch it on.
So you mean machine stitch or by hand Kimmy H?

Made a variation of Chookies wonderful added value bread and wrote about it.
(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/ac4c5df8b1f7048b166a24a75614d9a8.jpg)


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Post by: obbie on March 27, 2013, 11:19:37 pm
yummy Bread DJ :)
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Post by: Halex on March 28, 2013, 01:47:49 am
DJ great blanket & bread.

Well this is going to be an interesting Easter, lr has croup, cp has a kidney infection & I have uselss cousins. Just about to blow it tonight if no help.

Told them dinner please friday night, they agreed & then later told me their trip on saturday has been cancelled so they could buy the food then. Not sure how that works for Friday night ??? :o

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Post by: astarra on March 28, 2013, 01:53:34 am
Hugs Halex.  :-* :-*
Hmmm, not sure how buying the food on Saturday is going to help for Friday night either... ???
Hope the boys feel better soon.  :-*
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Post by: deedub on March 28, 2013, 02:25:12 am
Your visitors just get better and better don't they Hally? Hope the boys get well soon and things improve for you - sounds like you need a wine tonight!
Working from home today, luckily not very busy so making a list of what I need to take away with us and will probably start packing after I pick kids up from school.
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Post by: obbie on March 28, 2013, 02:28:45 am
working
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Post by: Wonder on March 28, 2013, 02:29:44 am
You are really having a bad run Hally, those cousins just keep getting worse and worse. Hope the boys feel better before Sunday and you still get to enjoy the extra long weekend.
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Post by: Halex on March 28, 2013, 03:06:51 am
Thanks guys :)

Back to dr with cp in 15 mins.

Tonight everyone  who is well enough can help out. I am just going to tell them boys sick, although lr should be ok tonight, but I am not expecting kids to do any thing tonight. I am over being Mrs Hostess :)

H :)
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Post by: Yvette on March 28, 2013, 03:38:16 am
Hope it all works out Hally  :-* :-*
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Post by: mcmich on March 28, 2013, 04:25:08 am
Well we are on board and have had lunch. We having muster in about 10 minutes and then we sail at 1600hrs.
I'm sipping on a southo and coke. Have a wonderful Easter everyone.  :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 28, 2013, 04:32:19 am
Sounds wonderful Michele hope you have a great time.
Sitting in car with the dogs while DH inspects the new Bussellton hospital. .
Hope he won't be too much longer then onto Margaret river.

Hally hope the boys feel better soon. Not long now till your cousins go home then you can relax and celebrate  ;)
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 28, 2013, 04:36:15 am
Enjoy the trip mcmich.  ;D

Halex I hope the boys feel better and your visitors pull their heads in.  :P

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Post by: Wonder on March 28, 2013, 04:39:32 am
Have a wonderful trip mcmich.
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Post by: Halex on March 28, 2013, 04:41:20 am
Have a great trip mitch :)
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Post by: Yvette on March 28, 2013, 05:47:43 am
Have a great time Mich
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 28, 2013, 08:34:43 am
Have a lovely time Michele :-*
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Post by: goldfish on March 28, 2013, 08:41:29 am
Quote from: mcmich on March 28, 2013, 04:25:08 am
Well we are on board and have had lunch. We having muster in about 10 minutes and then we sail at 1600hrs.
I'm sipping on a southo and coke. Have a wonderful Easter everyone.  :D

Have a wonderfully memorable cruise, Mich!! Photos?? :)
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Post by: droverjess on March 28, 2013, 09:43:48 am
Have a great trip mcmich.

Hally I am speechless regarding your visitors. Sending huge hugs.
Hope CP ok soon. Good Luck with Dr.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 28, 2013, 11:10:49 am
Well Michele I guess you are well on your way now. I hope you have a wonderful time.

Hally, hang in there.

This morning I went and listened to Kate Forsythe speak. She is an excellent speaker. I have never been tempted to read any of her books, but now I think I will try one.
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Post by: jakodai on March 28, 2013, 11:12:42 am
Me & DS were out and about a lot today, and I still don't feel like I really accomplished much! I'm glad we were home when the big gust of wind come through Melbourne and knocked over that brick wall in Swanston street - I saw the wind come through from the apartment window, it was incredibly strong. I feel so awful for the people that were killed by the wall collapse. Thankfully, me & DS have never been to the part of the city where the wall was. It's been crazy windy in & around Melbourne lately.
Title: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Kimmyh on March 28, 2013, 11:26:56 am
Wind was horrible. Hate the wind :(

Happy Easter Michele and have a lovely cruise.

Hugs Hally. Things just aren't going your way atm. Must be the full moon. Hoping things improve quickly xox

Three more sleeps til Easter bunny. Hop hop hop :D

Been a busy day here. Lots of cooking, last day of school/kinder and housework. Finally sorted out Internet problems with Telstra. 24 drop outs in one week, two technicians later and the modem Telstra gave us is not compatible with the service package they put us on. Simple fix for a simple problem. But why did it take two weeks to work out???
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Post by: jakodai on March 28, 2013, 11:46:39 am
Kimmy, the modem's that telstra supply don't have a great reputation. My parents are with telstra and have a lot of problems with their modem. I believe they either have or are going to just buy a new modem.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 28, 2013, 12:12:41 pm
Would you believe we did that this week too. A Belkin I think and that didn't work! Must have picked the one in a million that was faulty!!! Got the new modem free and all seems good, faster and our phone is clearer too. So fingers crossed it works.
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Post by: jakodai on March 28, 2013, 12:18:31 pm
I'm not a fan of Belkin, I think every Belkin product I've ever owned has failed. I have always had Netgear modems & routers, and have never really had problems. They eventually die, but mine are always on, and always have multiple devices connected to them, so I can't really complain. If I get a couple of years out of them, I'm happy! lol

Good luck with the new modem, it sounds like it's already better.
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Post by: Halex on March 28, 2013, 01:20:51 pm
Mmmm cousins came home, had a lovely meal that I preapred. Bought a bottle of red a bottle of white & a jar of coffee from down south.

They had dinner, she grumbled about going to the shops but we bundled them out, 40 mins later they returned empty handed with her being not able to walk, so I sent her to bed, lol, 10 mins ater shes eating cookes watching tv.

Now if i was unable to walk, dh woukd make me stay in bed & dh would have done the shopping on his own.

I give up, tried everything......
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Post by: sue_purrb on March 28, 2013, 01:26:24 pm
Halley, you must have the patience of a saint! You are obviously very good at being the bigger ( better) person.  :-*

It's good that you can still laugh.....I think my ability to laugh or even give a fake smile (snarl in disguise) would have run out ages ago!

Did you know you can dispose of bodies in the thermomix?  ;D ;D

Sue
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Post by: Halex on March 28, 2013, 01:52:34 pm
Yes but I dont want o blunt my blades, warranty just ran out, lol

Oh yes the red wine is for  them as we dont drink red.

Cant wait for them to go........

Maybe saturday they will splurge.

They bought the coffee as he drinks heaps in the morning & he knew t was early out. He gave it to me as a present,I i said its not for me i dont drink instant coffee.

Aaaggghh.  Body in bag....
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Post by: maddy on March 28, 2013, 01:55:47 pm
H....they're a train wreck!  :-))  worst guests that I've ever heard of.

Quote from: jakodai on March 28, 2013, 11:12:42 am
I'm glad we were home when the big gust of wind come through Melbourne and knocked over that brick wall in Swanston street - I saw the wind come through from the apartment window, it was incredibly strong. I feel so awful for the people that were killed by the wall collapse.

Oh, wasn't that just horrific   :(  

Kimmy...Goodluck! I can't recall how many hours I've spent on the phone to telstra  :-))  frustration overload!

Sue....I'm scared  of you  :o
LOL


I really was stupid to go shopping today...der...Good Friday eve madness with the other gazillion shoppers  :o.....and guess who was too focused on the "get together" food & drinks, and forgot about fish for tomorrow...double der  :-)).  
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 28, 2013, 02:04:22 pm
Had a lovely day. Nice drive down to Margaret River via Busselton for work purposes.
Unloaded car and dogs and light lunch then browse in shops then glass of wine before dinner.
Need to make the effort to come here again more often as we used to come at least once a month but recently not so often.
Tapas tomorrow night then winery lunch Saturday and Sunday and catching up with friends.....,Bliss..... Lucky we booked in advance.



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Post by: Wonder on March 28, 2013, 09:02:15 pm
MF that sounds lovely.

Hally you will be so happy to see the back of those guests, lots of bubbles when they are finally gone.
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Post by: judydawn on March 28, 2013, 10:04:27 pm
Visitors from hell Hally, gladly it is almost over and you can return to a normal life.  These people don't deserve hospitality from anyone.
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Post by: Frozzie on March 28, 2013, 10:31:09 pm
Oh my goodness H.. They obviously dont respect you or your house... How rude.. Theyvare beyond bad... Your better than me i would have asked them to leave.. Family or not you dont treat ppl like that 😡
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Post by: Halex on March 28, 2013, 10:46:50 pm
I know, speachless.

Yes a train wreck, visitors from hell etc.

Glad to see the back of them, wshing our long weekend away >:(

I asked them if they bought eggs for the boys, no not yet.

We cooked 15 kebabs last night & 8 sausages, we have 5 kebabs left,  split 6 ways ???  Of course I have a house full of food.

Not even a thank you for any meal I  have prepared.

Ok sorry off my rant.

The 4 of us are going out on the bikes this morning & I am taking the kids to see The Croods this afternoon.

 :)
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Post by: Frozzie on March 28, 2013, 10:49:41 pm
Hugs hally.. Horrible horrible people... I would def lose their number lol

How tight and mean and rude can people be.. Have they always been like that??

Rant away H .. Let it out.. You def dont need any health problems from stress!!
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Post by: Halex on March 28, 2013, 10:58:00 pm
The boys have the tv on loud, I can hear it from downstairs, it made me smile :)
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Post by: Nikkit on March 28, 2013, 10:59:21 pm
Keep venting here Hally, we can handle it  ;D

One day you will look back on this and laugh. :o

It might just take a while though.

Hang in there, we know you are a lovely person, your "5 star, all catered, all singing, all dancing hotel" will be all booked out next time they want to come.

Hugs to you again  :)

And I have a spot where we can dig a largish hole if need be...  ;)
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Post by: obbie on March 29, 2013, 12:36:17 am
I would tell them to leave.
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Post by: Frozzie on March 29, 2013, 12:45:17 am
Im with robyn... There is a limit.. Not only rude but cheap and nasty... Out with them.. Surely your uncle knows what they are like H :((
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Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2013, 01:45:36 am
Not long to go Hally. You could always drop subtle hints to the boys like 'are you sure you can hear the tv? '
Maybe even 'if you wake up and want to play loud games, I will let you this time as it is Easter!'

They must be thick as bricks.

I think it may be worth blunting a pair of blades to get rid of them. I'll organise a money in the hat for new blades for you. Just don't overload the tmx, you may have to mince them in a couple of loads. We can use my car to run the leftovers up to Nikkit.  :D :D ;D ;D ;D :D ;D
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Post by: Nikkit on March 29, 2013, 01:58:05 am
Geeze cookie - a murder in the making here.  ;D ;D :o :o

Pass the hat 'round girls - I think we need a new set (or 2) of blades. Pfftt - if we get enough I'm sure we can spring for a new Thermy for Hally. Bury the old one with the remains.

Lets hope they have an epiphany (?) and give you something really nice when they go. Either that - or you could fill their bed with bed bugs and ...  errr... lice , and give them something to really remember their stay with you by. (heee heeee heeee - evil laugh!!)
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Post by: Nikkit on March 29, 2013, 01:59:10 am
Death by Thermothingy...

Has a certain ring to it doesn't it??!!  :o :o
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Post by: jeninwa on March 29, 2013, 02:57:32 am
What about itching powder in there beds, wonder if you can buy it or make it.
 Death by thermomix, can see the headlines now.
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Post by: obbie on March 29, 2013, 03:05:28 am
I honestly would tell them to pack and leave.
I can't stand rude people, or being used by some one.


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Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2013, 03:16:50 am
Robyn I don't think I could be that brave. I'm a woose at heart. Anything for a peaceful life.
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Post by: Halex on March 29, 2013, 03:59:08 am
Great cookie, love your getaway car, yes its big enough for bodies. ;D

So,how much is in the hat now? ;D

Obbie & Frozzie I  just cant ask them to leave, I feel bad enough asking them to clean up after their breakfast. I hate the tension in my house. The  boys are running around which is great, we are in the bedroom & they are enjoying the outisde.

They did wash & put away their dishes.

I was unloading the dishwasher, he said do you have a basket I can put your washing in so we can do ours. i said no I hang our washing out, that would be great thanks.

They are thinking of going imto Freo for dinner, didnt invite us or offer to pay, they obviously think there is nothing organised as she was meant to be cooking, a bit hard when you dont buy the food to cook.

We will see, report back later :)

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Post by: EmeraldSue on March 29, 2013, 05:12:01 am
Oh, hugs to you, Hally. Mind you, I have appreciated the laugh I've got from reading this thread. I'm feeling missable with a sinus infection, but this had made me smile.
We are away for the Easter break with friends, but it was touch and go as to whether we would get away. I'm obviously not at the top of my game as I made two batches of hot cross buns to take away on Wednesday night in amongst going to the market and to my class. The fruit ones were fine, but I couldn't work out why my chokkie ones didn't rise........until I woke up in the middle of the night and realised that I can't remember adding the yeast!!!!!!! I will try and salvage them by turning into DJ's bread and butter pudding. Then to top if off, I have left the fruit ones at home in the freezer.:(
We got to the shack about 9pm and loaded up the fridge, only to discover this morning that the last people had left the fridge turned down and on defrost, despite long standing instructions not to touch the fridge settings. The freezer and everything in it was really hot to touch. We have had to ditch cream, cheeses, a chicken, a pastie roll, my homemade sausage rolls etc.
Things can only improve:)
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Post by: Emme on March 29, 2013, 05:15:14 am
EmeraldSue, what terrible bad luck but as you say, things can only get better  ;D  Hope you are soon feeling better also.

Hally, I think you deserve a medal puting up with all you do.   :)

Marie
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Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2013, 06:05:13 am
ES how very frustrating. As you say things can only go up.


Hally I think they may have trouble finding somewhere open tonight. I think most places close on Good Friday. That would be funny. I hope they have the boys eggs.
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Post by: jeninwa on March 29, 2013, 07:02:33 am
Hope you are feeling better SE things can only improve.
I have been cleaning out the draws and cupboards in my bathroom, amazing what you find hidden in the back of the cupboards. Been very ruthless and chucked heaps out.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2013, 07:55:41 am
Jeninwa good on you. I badly need to do that in all rooms, but I find better things to do, like cook, and convince myself it is more important.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 29, 2013, 09:26:55 am
I hope you feel better soon ES.Sinus infection sounds very painful :-*

Hally it will be interesting if your cousins do get Easter eggs for the boys.I'm truly appalled at their behaviour,they are so mean.I do like Cookie's idea of how to get rid of them :D
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Post by: gertbysea on March 29, 2013, 09:42:05 am
OMG H I have been away for a bit playing with my new MacBook Pro. But thought I had better have a look see here and OMG I am splitting a gut at your expense I'm afraid. I think you are  the winner on visitors from hell. The stories we can tell.

Odious people are all around us!

Gert
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Post by: nazar on March 29, 2013, 09:51:04 am
Quote from: Halex on March 28, 2013, 01:52:34 pm
They bought the coffee as he drinks heaps in the morning & he knew t was early out. He gave it to me as a present,I i said its not for me i dont drink instant coffee.

halley    ......... how about some laxative in that instant coffee  (that you guys dont drink )

do it just before they leave to go out for the day

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Post by: Frozzie on March 29, 2013, 11:23:31 am
Oh hally you must have a limit.. These people are very blatantly using you.. No other way to put it.. Rude ignorant mean stingy ppl get no respect from me.. If you let ppl walk all over you they will just find a way to keep doing it...i learnt that the hard way.. Whistles going off everywhere!!! I would never normally throw anyone out just grin and bear it but sorry these ppl sound like they need a good kick up the @#\!@? Still each to their own... Your house and you have to live with them..
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Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2013, 11:24:05 am
I love that one.  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on March 29, 2013, 11:28:36 am
I have had my share of freeloaders and it is a hard one Hally.

BTW when are you coming over cookie?

Gert

Am I coming over to freeload Gert?  Only going to Monkey Mia and Birdsville this year, sorry.  :D :D ;D
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Post by: Halex on March 29, 2013, 12:05:38 pm
ES what a bummer, such a waste of food >:(

She comes into kitchen, says I will make the cake now,(Iasked her to make one)  I said great, did you get the ingredients, she said no, so I said what are you going to make it out of!! She walked away.... So there goes the cake....Then....

I am cutting up cheese to take to our room, yes I know...  But more comfortable there!!!  She says I want some, I said serve yourself & walked off.

Dh says I  am getting god at barking orders ;D

Dh who is so patient & tolerant has said monday 9am check out time. They fly out at 5.30pm he has found a place in the cty that does luggage storage ;D ;D


Having a wine & cheese platter in bed :D
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Post by: kt2 on March 29, 2013, 12:14:21 pm
Oh Hally - what a nightmare you are going through!  :o
Glad to hear it's nearly over for you. Do cp and lr have Guitar Hero that they can play really loud and early? If not, you can borrow ours!  ;) ;D
In all seriousness though, you should be very proud of yourself and the way you have handled the situation by not stooping to their level. Enjoy your wine and cheese in your "safe room"!  :-*
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 29, 2013, 01:01:37 pm
I really feel for you Hally as I have been there too many times but DH and I said after his sister was with us for 6 months never again.
I aver e epitome. And Will happily ave her anytime but the other freeloaders never again.
You will so enjoy just being back to normal.
Not long now  ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on March 29, 2013, 06:06:14 pm
Such a shame they ruined your long weekend :(
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Post by: droverjess on March 29, 2013, 10:22:43 pm
This thread has somehow turned into a novella of our times....

ES hope you feel better soon, pity about the food... Well As we all know **** happens.

Hally, one day you'll come back and read this and find it is so awful it actually makes funny reading. None of us will ever top it, or would want to. Poor all of you, at least you and DH are able to sneak away for a midnight feast.

My day very dull in comparison, cooking, baking bread, ironing, an hours walk and of course working on the soon to be finished blanket.

Watched quantum solace tonight on DVD and had popcorn to try to break up the monotony of convalescence.

Tomorrow I have just discovered is the Golden wedding of some old friends, so I shall bake them something and take it round.
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Post by: maddy on March 29, 2013, 10:55:44 pm
Quote from: EmeraldSue on March 29, 2013, 05:12:01 am
The fruit ones were fine, but I couldn't work out why my chokkie ones didn't rise........until I woke up in the middle of the night and realised that I can't remember adding the yeast!!!!!!!
It always amazes me how we can wake from a deep slumber,  with  ideas & answers!.....just shows how active our minds still are.
ES...it can only get better......have some bubbles and try to laugh  ;)

Just a thought....it's easy for us to tell Hally to kick her guests to the curb, but in reality that is a very hard thing to do, particularly when Hally & family have manners, are polite, and always seem to be gracious hosts.......it's nearly over H.....hang in there  ;)

Today I'm preparing everything for tomorrow's lunch...I really am tired of how I leave everything to on the day of....time to change  :P
Boys out all day at footy, so peace until I catch up with a friend later for some bubbles & cheese no doubt  ;D
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Post by: Halex on March 29, 2013, 11:14:46 pm
2 more sleeps ;D

Yes Maddy, just cant do it.

They are already talking about their next trip......this actually makes me laugh, as we get the last one, because THEY ARE NOT WELCOME HERE. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Yes bummer its a lovely long weekend, dh has said its my worst easter ever, I said yes I know & its only good friday, lol. We are starting to laugh now as its nearly over & dhs plan to dump them in the city is a great one ;D

Today is going to be interesting, they plan to go to the zoo, shop for food for dinner & cook, lol. I wonder what amazing excuse will happen this time ;D DH & I are running ideas, i think it will be they missed the bus, got lost, coudnt manage to get to the shops & well the rest wil be interesting.

Soon to be back in Hallys Happy World, think there should be a reality show, "visitors from hell" we coud be in the first show ;D
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Post by: obbie on March 29, 2013, 11:16:37 pm
about to start baking.

Hally, I really would pack them up, and call them a cab.

There is no room for free loaders in my house. :)

I got used once. never again.

The lies, hurt, stories were so bad, and i got blamed for all. Of course you believe all what a 14 year old says.
I will not talk to that person ever again.  i did not talk to my MIL for 2 years. :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 30, 2013, 12:51:35 am
Can't wait for Hally's happy world too. Hang in there, not long to go.
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Post by: obbie on March 30, 2013, 01:10:08 am
sending big hugs Hally
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 30, 2013, 02:56:30 am
Wonder if they would read this thread H and click that we know all about your VFH  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Wonder on March 30, 2013, 04:29:38 am
Hang in there Hally not long to go. I wouldn't be able to kick them out either?
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Post by: droverjess on March 30, 2013, 05:47:32 am
I wondered that CP too.   ;)

Woken early and just made tea.

Put some apricots to soak for my baking present today. If recipe works will post later.
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Post by: Frozzie on March 30, 2013, 08:13:00 am
😳
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Post by: EmeraldSue on March 30, 2013, 08:49:21 am
Hally, I wouldn't be able to chuck them out either, but it's nice fantasising about it. :)
 Luckily, I'm feeling much better today and am enjoying the break away with friends. We have been playing board games, relaxing, and painting the outside of the shack. We had loads of fun in the paint shop choosing the colour that we would really like to paint it, but having to please our friend's Inlaws, we have painted it off white. I'm just catching up with the forum now with a glass of sparkling red, with the dog trying to climb onto my lap and ousting the iPad :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 30, 2013, 08:58:48 am
Yep I couldn't do it either Hally. But like you, would make sure they never get another invite again.
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Post by: Jamberie on March 30, 2013, 09:12:44 am
I feel really sorry for you Hally (but have found your stories quite entertaining)! Not long to go now and then never again!
Good luck
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 30, 2013, 09:46:59 am
Are you in Sydney now Kim? Thinking of you and your family  :)
We ad a lovely day here in Margaret river. Took the dogs for a long walk this morning and spent the afternoon at one of the wineries having a long leisurely lunch overlooking the vineyards. Weather perfect. Just arrived home now.
Have a happy Easter everyone  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 30, 2013, 09:53:43 am
Hang in there Hally. The end is in sight.  ;)

I painted the fence across the backyard. It wasn't that straight forward though. First I went to use my electric spray gun but it wouldn't work, I mustn't have cleaned it well enough after the last use.  >:( Then my air compressor sprung a leak while I was trying to clean the spray gun.  :( I got there eventually.

Now we are doing some cooking and waiting for the arrival of DD and her boyfriend.  :)
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Post by: Frozzie on March 30, 2013, 10:24:12 am
Sounds lovely mf..

No we are in coffs.. Stopped half way with the kids.. Will arrive in syd tomorrow :)
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Post by: Frozzie on March 30, 2013, 11:08:41 am
😊
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Post by: Halex on March 30, 2013, 11:10:39 pm
1 more sleep.

The said that yesterday they spent their 2 week food budget on 1 hit plus more.

They admitted that they found food twice the price here than in the UK.

Feeling good today as 1 more sleep & then NEVER AGAIN. ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on March 31, 2013, 12:02:31 am
H you could always present them with a bill when they leave or just pop it into one of their suitcases with a note  saying this is how much you cost us for YOUR holiday.   They would certainly get the message then.

Gert
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 31, 2013, 12:35:04 am
Quote from: Halex on March 30, 2013, 11:10:39 pm
They admitted that they found food twice the price here than in the UK.

My family always freak out over food prices when they visit. I guess we are used to them.  I do notice how cheap food is when I go back to the US.
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Post by: gertbysea on March 31, 2013, 12:40:05 am
Sometimes food may be cheaper in the US but then you have to add local. state and Federal taxes in some cases.

Gert
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 31, 2013, 12:44:53 am
The tax added at the register can be a trap. I think it is because they subsidize much of their agriculture. I mean turkey for 50 cents to $1/pound is ridiculous.   
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Post by: gertbysea on March 31, 2013, 12:49:25 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on March 31, 2013, 12:44:53 am
The tax added at the register can be a trap. I think it is because they subsidize much of their agriculture. I mean turkey for 50 cents to $1/pound is ridiculous.   

But at least you can get a real turkey and not an overgrown chicken. LOL!

Gert
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Post by: obbie on March 31, 2013, 02:56:01 am
I have 5 kids here
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 31, 2013, 04:43:09 am
How did they expect to survive here on their holiday if their food budget was blown so quickly? Did they buy any Easter choc?
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Post by: kt2 on March 31, 2013, 05:39:14 am
Yay Hally!! One more sleep!! You must be counting the hours down now! Well done to you!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 31, 2013, 07:28:20 am
easter egg hunt this morning then down to Hillarys for bbq breakfast with my parents siblings and nieces and nephews and another egg hunt then off to mum and dad's for tea ;D
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Post by: Halex on March 31, 2013, 07:50:22 am
Well a nice breakfast out & a easter egg hunt.

Quote from: CreamPuff63 on March 31, 2013, 04:43:09 am
How did they expect to survive here on their holiday if their food budget was blown so quickly? Did they buy any Easter choc?


Sorry I meant their shop yesterdays food for us was their 2 weeks food budget at home. They bought litte eggs made from that cheap nasty chocolate. They bought 1.5kg of rib eye, I said thats not enough so dh took him to the shops & he bought another one, he spent $80 on meat, that woukd have really upset him ;D ;D

1 more sleep, she is better when he is not around. I asked if e did ishes at home, apprarntly yes he is the best help ever. :o

I asked what sort of birthday gifts does she get from him, she said every birthday she gets a box of chocolates :o :o

They are making plans to return, I smile & say lots to see all over Aus ;)


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Post by: Kimmyh on March 31, 2013, 08:20:31 am
I more sleep Hally. You are doing great.

Love the bill idea Gert, but couldn't do it.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 31, 2013, 08:53:04 am
Not long now Hally.  ;D ;D ;D

It would be silly for your cousins to return to Perth, they have already been here. As you say it is a big country and they should go elsewhere. Eg Ayers Rock. Then they will find out what expensive is.  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 31, 2013, 09:10:02 am
Had another lovely day here in Margaret River.
Another long walk with the dogs and a beautiful lunch at Flutes on the verandah overlooking the lake.
Meeting friends in 20minutes at the wine bar. Poor dogs as they were so pleased to see us when we came home 15 minutes ago.
Looking forward to seeing all my kids and GK's tomorrow at this time😄
Hope everyone has had a good day  :D
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Post by: jakodai on March 31, 2013, 09:19:11 am
They want to go back to Perth because they get such great accommodation! ;-)
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Post by: Halex on March 31, 2013, 09:20:52 am
Yes they are just loving such a cheap holiday at my resort.

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Post by: jakodai on March 31, 2013, 09:24:02 am
If I was going somewhere on a holiday, I couldn't think of anything worse than staying with family. Maybe for a night or two, if I was desperate, but I would feel so awkward and uncomfortable. These people have been with you for ages, Halley - what's wrong with them! It really says a lot for how great a person you are. You're nearly there!
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Post by: Halex on March 31, 2013, 09:30:09 am
We dont like stayig with people. We rather pay for a hotel, that way everyone has there own space. If you cnat afford your own accomodation then dont go.

We have decided that our new rules are, we dont stay with guests & guests dont stay with us.

Easy, much less stress that way.

She said she wishes they were staying longer.

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Post by: droverjess on March 31, 2013, 09:45:10 am
Hally you and your family win the endurance medal  ;D

However I am sure you mustn't judge all visitors and family like this. Such fun can be had on short visits with friends and relations. You are very scarred from this experience, and rightly so, but it will eventually pass, and they of course are no longer welcome.

In one house we lived in had a huge room with 4 beds and it seemed for a while to be permanently full of gap year students and other youngsters from all parts of the world and Commonwealth. Now DD and DS have beds all over the world to go to if and when they want to travel.

A time limit is essential and usually if on a big trip there is so much to see and do that you stay a night or two and sometimes return for anther night after going other places in between. Some of our best memories are staying in NZ with lifelong friends and catching up where we left off 25 years before. Or staying with cousins in Canada when the kids were younger, unravelling the shared family history was so interesting.
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Post by: Emme on March 31, 2013, 10:21:55 am
Counting the hours down for you Hally,  :D :D :D

Hope you have a great time with the family MF.  :)

Marie
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 31, 2013, 10:36:41 am
have a great day tomorrow mf with your family
I have the best memories growing up of people staying at our house and over the last Christmas and New Year for 5 weeks my sister and her kids stayed with us we are still talking about how much fun it was I feel sorry that you didn't get that Hally
at mum's having an authentic Malaysian dinner cooked by a friend of my parents who is here on holiday can't wait it smells divine ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 31, 2013, 12:40:06 pm
Thanks Marie and Suzanne. We have had a lovely time in Margaret river but looming forward very much to family time tomorrow.
Hope you all had a lovely Easter  :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on March 31, 2013, 12:48:43 pm
The Easter bunny left a great trail for the kids this morning- out one door of the shack across the neighbour's and in the front door. I was given a huge Haighs egg and the kids have enough chocolate to last until next year!
We finished painting the outside of the shack today and all the years of cake decorating came in handy today as I needed a steady hand to paint the new street number on the walls in a dark colour.
We finished the day with a bonfire on the beach. So relaxing at the end of the day with the sounds of the waves lapping behind us. We cooked sweet corn in the embers and had a late dinner.
We will all sleep well tonight.
Happy Easter to everyone
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 31, 2013, 12:53:44 pm
What a wonderful day to treasure ES... The kids will remember it always. I love it when my kids ( al grown up) reminisce about the fun we all had together its memories that they treasure forever.
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Post by: Katya on March 31, 2013, 01:53:39 pm
That sounds my sort of day ES.    :)

We've been out for a walk in the snow which was lovely.  The sun was really warm but I was really glad I had my walking poles as it was very slippery underfoot.    We walked along a local reservoir which was very scenic but the thought of sitting beside it without the 27 (slight exaggeration!) layers of clothing I had on makes me shiver.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 31, 2013, 02:07:40 pm
Another stunning photo Katya  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 31, 2013, 05:36:02 pm
Lovely photo Katya.What a wonderful place to take a walk :)
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Post by: Emme on March 31, 2013, 09:36:08 pm
Beautiful photo, Katya. It looks a lovely spot for walking.


Marie
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Post by: achookwoman on March 31, 2013, 09:52:40 pm
Easter wishes to everyone.  Just catching up .  Family staying .  Not like Hally's.  Son and DIL weeded the veggie garden , DD cleaned out chook shed.  I cook for all lunches and Dinners.  DH looks after GC and watches Kung FU panda with them,  and backs up in garden and Chook shed.   GC love Easter Egg hunt.  DS and DH bring in  tractor loads of wood for winter.   GC pick first Apples and I bake sone for Pud. 
More work in garden today.  Love Easter.
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Post by: goldfish on March 31, 2013, 09:58:57 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on March 31, 2013, 09:52:40 pm
Easter wishes to everyone.  Just catching up .  Family staying .  Not like Hally's.  Son and DIL weeded the veggie garden , DD cleaned out chook shed.  I cook for all lunches and Dinners.  DH looks after GC and watches Kung FU panda with them,  and backs up in garden and Chook shed.   GC love Easter Egg hunt.  DS and DH bring in  tractor loads of wood for winter.   GC pick first Apples and I bake sone for Pud. 
More work in garden today.  Love Easter.

Love your family!! :) :)
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Post by: gertbysea on March 31, 2013, 09:59:27 pm
Lovely photo Katya but it makes me shiver and brings back bad memories of being cold, wet  and far from the pub!

ES I fancy the bonfire on the beach and MF the Margaret River  sounds perfect. Some of us have had a great weekend. Not so much Judy and Hally!

Hally it is funny you called your place a resort. When we moved from Sydney to,Cairns we did actually name our house The Last Resort . It may have been a  magnet for the southerners   in winter . Some  good and some not so much.  For the first few years we did a lot of weeding. The worst guests we ever had were some of  the English  and one particular cousin  of my DH who was so odious I could barely speak to him.  Others cousins we wish would come back again and again. Makes life interesting.

Of course all forum members are always well behaved and most welcome at The Last Resort LOL!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/01/2ymupuva.jpg)

Our front door. Looks like I will have to get a ladder and wash the frog dirt off the wall.


Gert
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Post by: Persistenttiger on March 31, 2013, 10:40:39 pm
Haha!
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Post by: mcmich on March 31, 2013, 10:46:28 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on March 31, 2013, 09:59:27 pm
When we moved from Sydney to,Cairns we did actually name our house The Last Resort .

Gert

Very good Gert.  :D

Our next next move will be the last resort as the move after that will be in a pine box.
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Post by: gertbysea on March 31, 2013, 10:54:30 pm
Quote from: mcmich on March 31, 2013, 10:46:28 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on March 31, 2013, 09:59:27 pm
When we moved from Sydney to,Cairns we did actually name our house The Last Resort .

Gert

Very good Gert.  :D

Our next next move will be the last resort as the move after that will be in a pine box.


Exactly!  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on March 31, 2013, 10:59:22 pm
Love it Gert. 
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Post by: droverjess on March 31, 2013, 11:03:22 pm
LOL Gert. Love the name!

Cooked roast beef, crocheting the edge on my knitted blanket while watching an old film. St Trinians And the Great Train Robbery. Hilarious and DH and I both remembered it from when we were kids. He can laugh safely now without too much pain! Had two walks.
Also watched Johnny English, the movie.

Talked to family by phone. Had a bit of  a,rest day. No housework and no baking, just cooked lunch.

Lovely pic Katya.

Love day ES.
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Post by: obbie on March 31, 2013, 11:15:32 pm
I am going to work for a couple of hours
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Post by: Halex on March 31, 2013, 11:39:57 pm
ES, what a lovely day.

MF having a nice time in MR.

Katya, love the photos.

Chookie, I'll swap guests :)

Gert, when we built our house we named it The Resort, it is like a 5 * retreat, especially our outside area :)

I was talking to her yesterday & when you go to someones place she says you take nothing. I explained here in Australia you take a dish, wine etc. i got the normal "OH" she is much better when he is not around, he is so lazy.

Just got to wake them up soon & bundle them out, they said they would call a taxi when they are ready but DH said no I will take you its going to be a battle between them. We want Dh to take them that way they are out & gone.

Lr is going home, he was very very badly behaved yesterday. He told me had had taken his medication, I ididnt check the bottle until the afternoon, he hadnt, so we had ADHD full on along with his foetal alcohol syndrome. >:(

Hopefully today will be fun:)

Thank yu for all your support.

H
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Post by: Emme on April 01, 2013, 12:24:59 am
Not long now Hally   ;D 

Gert, love the name  :D ;D

Marie
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 01, 2013, 12:58:57 am
beautiful photo katya

dj sounds like a wonderful day I love the older movies

today dh took the boys fishing at 5.30am then he's going to rip the kids bathroom out ready for the tradies to do there thing

off to mum and dad's again for dinner cooked by our lovely Malaysian friend again she is a wonderful cook;D
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Post by: obbie on April 01, 2013, 01:02:18 am
Glad they are going today Hally
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Post by: Halex on April 01, 2013, 01:27:48 am
Yes dh won, 30 mins until they have gone.  ;D

Feeling a litte sad as they are relatives but mainly very happy.

I dont have many relatives & never see any, probably best that way.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 01, 2013, 01:35:00 am
You will have your life back now Hally a d I can understand your mixed emotions. Glad they are going as they didn't do the right thing but sad because family is family. Enjoy having your home back and at least you know that you did the right thing by them  :)
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Post by: kt2 on April 01, 2013, 01:51:39 am
Well done Hally!! You survived with your head held high!  ;D ;D
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Post by: Halex on April 01, 2013, 02:03:53 am
I did survive ;D

Dh has just left with them to the airport.

Lr is going in 30 mins :)

We need a break, just the 3 of us.

Tomorrow clean up day.

I think they think I am an alcoholic ;D we needed lots of wine, we need to dry out now, lol
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 01, 2013, 02:06:18 am
 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: kt2 on April 01, 2013, 02:08:46 am
Whatever it takes Hally!! Lol!!  :D :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 01, 2013, 05:53:55 am
Happy dance Hally.
Great family chookie.
Love it Gert.
Happy Easter am so please everyone is enjoying themselves.

Today we planted parsley, basil, coriander and some ground cover in the fernery. I asked DH for a kafir lime tree at the nursery and he said no we don't know where to put it and do we really need a tree for the leaves. Have said yes and font ask me what i want if i cant have it! We already have a Tahitian  lime tree. Have since cracked it with him. Will have tree by end of week ;)
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Post by: kt2 on April 01, 2013, 06:10:59 am
Go Kimmyh! Love your style! ;) :D :D
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Post by: obbie on April 01, 2013, 06:30:08 am
Kimmy I love our kaffir lime tree.

just picked some leaves this afternoon.
has plenty of limes on at the moment too. :)
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Post by: mcmich on April 01, 2013, 07:23:45 am
Do you use the limes Obbie? I have a very mature tree and the leaves are wonderful but the limes are yuk.
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Post by: Jude59 on April 01, 2013, 07:25:29 am
Be thankful for the wine Hally :) and yes, definitely, whatever gets you through!
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Post by: goldfish on April 01, 2013, 07:27:01 am
Quote from: mcmich on April 01, 2013, 07:23:45 am
Do you use the limes Obbie? I have a very mature tree and the leaves are wonderful but the limes are yuk.

Mich -  try zesting the limes and using that.  Also, what little juice you can get is good too . . .

I saw a program once (can't remember which one atm) where he cut the lime and just threw the pieces into whatever it was he was making (how's that for specifics . . ;D ;D)
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Post by: mcmich on April 01, 2013, 07:30:59 am
Quote from: goldfish on April 01, 2013, 07:27:01 am
Quote from: mcmich on April 01, 2013, 07:23:45 am
Do you use the limes Obbie? I have a very mature tree and the leaves are wonderful but the limes are yuk.

Mich -  try zesting the limes and using that.  Also, what little juice you can get is good too . . .

I saw a program once (can't remember which one atm) where he cut the lime and just threw the pieces into whatever it was he was making (how's that for specifics . . ;D ;D)

Thanks GF. There is very little juice in the limes as they are so small. Will use the zest - thanks for the suggestion.  :D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on April 01, 2013, 07:37:20 am
Good for you Kimmyh, he will love the flavour from the leaves and realize what a good buy it was totally different to Tahitian lime.
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Post by: Katya on April 01, 2013, 07:58:14 am
Congrats on your freedom Hally - hope you enjoy it as you have certainly earned it.   Are they still on your Christmas card list ?  ;) ;)

I wish we could grow lime trees in our garden - I'd love to be able to go and pick fresh lemons and limes... I know our snow looks so wonderful for you down under but, to me, your climate is certainly very attractive, especially at the moment.
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Post by: Halex on April 01, 2013, 08:07:29 am
Just had a lovely lunch at pur local wine bar, its a new bar callec Bad Apples, been there twice in a week, the food s great.

Came home & we all cheered, no doorbells ringing later with guests to look after :)

Peace :)

We have a kafir lime tree, love it, the fruit is good too :)

Back in HHW

 :)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 01, 2013, 09:20:13 am
Gorgeous photo Katya.
Welcome back to sanity Hally

I haven't done much today. A bit of reading to try and finish my book club book. A quick trip down to Rockingham and back, we used all the back roads to avoid the holiday traffic. This morning I stewed some plums and made some soup,for lunch.
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Post by: droverjess on April 01, 2013, 09:21:21 am
Hally in UK we do take presents when staying or going or a meal.
Wine, choc, flowers, something made or something else.
So glad you've survived.
Put it down to experience... ( of the wrong kind) !!!!

These trees sound exotic.
Must do some shrub pruning now spring is here.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 01, 2013, 09:34:46 am
Good to hear peace and quiet at your home Hally. ;) ;D

Good luck getting your Kaffir Lime Tree Kimmyh. :D

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Post by: Kimmyh on April 01, 2013, 09:40:59 am
Thanks girls. Don't worry, it will happen ;)
Am thinking of putting it in a decorative pot (yet another purchase - will make him pay for the delay!!!!). Do you have them potted or in the ground?
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Post by: Emme on April 01, 2013, 09:51:51 am
So glad things are getting back to normal for you Hally, rest up   :)

Only made some Anzac biscuits today, feeling very lazy

Marie
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 01, 2013, 10:08:19 am
Lazy is good. It's Easter, we all need a rest.
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Post by: goldfish on April 01, 2013, 10:18:06 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on April 01, 2013, 10:08:19 am
Lazy is good.

It IS good although it really isn't laziness . . It's autumn and my theory is that the body starts to slow down at this time of year, getting ready for hibernation in winter!!  LOL (That's my story and I'm sticking to it!! ;) )
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Post by: judydawn on April 01, 2013, 10:39:06 am
GF I love your reasoning for only doing what you want to do - sometimes I think we put too much pressure on ourselves when we should just veg out for a while.

Welcome back to Happy Hally's World Hally, it's all behind you now.
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Post by: Nikkit on April 01, 2013, 10:57:28 am
Happy dance for Hally. Sooo glad for you that your guests have gone.
I'm pretty sure you'll be out of the country or booked out next time they come Hally. I don't think I could live through your saga again!!
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 01, 2013, 11:02:08 am
Happy that everything will be back to normal for you Hally.  :)

Laid back day today.  Went for a long bike ride with DD's boy friend, had left overs for lunch, played some Playstation and had a massage.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on April 01, 2013, 12:22:50 pm
Glad to hear you are back in HHW again, Hally.
It has been a long day for us. We went fishing this morning, and, as usual, didn't catch anything but seaweed. We sat on the beach for a while, had lunch and then cleaned and packed up. About half an hour into our journey, we got a flat tyre, and had to unpack the car again to get to the spare tyre. One of the locals stopped to help, which was lovely, and he and DH managed to change the tyre without too much trouble. We repacked the car, and continued on our way.However, we had a major detour on the way home due to a fatal accident on the main road, and arrived home a couple of hours later than expected. We have unpacked the car (again), and packed the kids off to bed. I have emptied most of the bags, but will leave the rest until tomorrow night as I have now collapsed on the couch.
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 01, 2013, 01:13:58 pm
Glad to hear that you made it home safely ES.  :)  Accidents are always a worry traveling over the holiday periods.  :( I am happy to complete a trip without coming across one.
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Post by: astarra on April 01, 2013, 11:06:02 pm
Yay for HHW!  ;D

Love the reasons for veging out, Kimmy!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Halex on April 02, 2013, 12:16:05 am
ES What a horrible journey home.

Yes HHW, feels really good :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 02, 2013, 12:20:01 am
What a horrible journey home ES.
Hope you had a good nights sleep  :)

Child minding here today as schools are having an Easter Day off and a pupil free day tomorrow  ;)
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Post by: obbie on April 02, 2013, 01:59:00 am
at work today, kids are here too. :)
Yesterday the emergency chopper landed near our place, a  young girl snap her leg bad while skiing.

A friend of my DH passed away on Friday, while at work. He was a police officer. He was so young. :'(

Take care on the roads.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 02, 2013, 02:23:54 am
So sad Robyn
Too many young lives being taken  :(
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Post by: Persistenttiger on April 02, 2013, 02:40:08 am
I went to the gym this morning, hung some washing and have some use-up-veggies in the fridge- soup going in the tmx right now. More washing in the machine and then it will be time for school pick up. Going to take the girls to the park this afternoon for some more bike riding (without training wheels). Miss 6 is very proud of herself.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 02, 2013, 04:09:21 am
Ironing and soon cleaning. Hopefully some bread and biscuits too. Then bookclub tonight.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 02, 2013, 04:35:15 am
Quiet day. It's school holidays and raining. Figures!
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Post by: astarra on April 02, 2013, 05:18:13 am
Looking after 3 tired out-of-routine girls  :P
Cooking  :D
Cleaning the cot  ;D
Washing caught up again after a long weekend!  :)
house tidied and vacuumed......
Dinner in slow cooker and oven ready to go  ;)

.........

oops - I'm meant to be taking it easy.  :-))  :-\
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Post by: mcmich on April 02, 2013, 05:46:38 am
Astarra, put your feet up until dinner.

Had a bit of a different day at work today. I was helping with a drug trial for MS patients. It was a bit boring from a nursing point of view, just have to do an ECG and baseline obs on patient, give them the drug and then do obs  and a final ECG before discharge.

It was nice meeting these folk at different stages of the disease and hearing their stories and the journey they are on.  :)

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Post by: judydawn on April 02, 2013, 05:53:35 am
Good to hear there are trials going on for MS Michele, all too late for Geoff but maybe some hope for others in the future.
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Post by: mcmich on April 02, 2013, 06:13:51 am
This is an older drug Judy - Gilenya.

I seem to have been nursing a few MS patients lately for surgical reasons - all female.
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Post by: obbie on April 02, 2013, 06:52:55 am
Michelle, one of my close friends is trialling a new drug for MS, very expensive each month.
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 02, 2013, 11:06:44 am
Went for a social bike ride to Williams for coffee then finished paining my fence and took a load of rubbish to the tip. Now just have to cook dinner.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 02, 2013, 11:09:15 am
You have been busy on your 'free' Tuesday.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on April 02, 2013, 12:47:35 pm
Back to work today :( busy preparing for two public speaking competitions next week Mon and Tues so need to keep calm!!  will do lots of cooking on the weekend as am going to be out a lot next week.  Also starting to browse for flights, due a trip home (back to UK)
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Post by: maddy on April 02, 2013, 02:44:44 pm
I spent my day with telstra  >:(  hour long sessions with technicians from the Philippines, Adelaide, Townsville......or on hold....will do it all again tomorrow  :-))  what a waste of a day!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 02, 2013, 05:14:07 pm
A friend and I went to see another good friend in Henley-on-Thames.We all went out for lunch.Lunch was good but the service was terrible. :P At one stage we sought out the waitress to ask why it was taking so long to make three salads.Apparently forty five minutes :D :D :D
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Post by: Wonder on April 02, 2013, 09:25:05 pm
We had a great day today, went to a local cafe for breakfast the we all went to a movie at gold class and then finally went out for a lovely dinner at Chin Chin in Melbouren. It's the first time we have ever been out for breakfast, lunch and tea all in one day and the first time in ages  we have all gone out as a family. Off to the Gold Coast this afternoon for a few days. I'm meant to be on annual leave but it hasn't really worked out that way and I'll have to work for a few hours each day.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 02, 2013, 10:12:33 pm
Quote from: maddy on April 02, 2013, 02:44:44 pm
I spent my day with telstra  >:(  hour long sessions with technicians from the Philippines, Adelaide, Townsville......or on hold....will do it all again tomorrow  :-))  what a waste of a day!

I have spent many hours with Telstra. Recently a total of 8.32 hours  over several on the same issue and they are the ones calling me!  It is hilarious . It is too complicated to go into but they are begging me for a change. I refuse and they offer bribes like reducing my Internet Bill  and a one off credit of  $ 50. I say show me the money and when they do I still say no not my problem but yours. The best thing is to keep a diary with names and dates so you can quote stuff back to them.  The most recent call was from a guy in Melbourne . After 1 hour and 20 minutes he agreed it was a Telstra issue and their mistake but would I please?  Nope!  Two days later some guy in the Philippines started the whole thing again. He never heard of the guy in Melbourne so after 47 minutes I gave him the phone number of the guy in Melbourne and told him to give him a call.  Two days later I get another call  and I give this new guy the two phone numbers so maybe they are all on a conference call as we speak. 

I recently got a $200 credit on our bill for a 2 hour outage . You got to be in it to win it and never lose  your  temper , agree with everything they say but never give in.

Last year I had Telstra guys practically living in my house over a month as they  where having an internal dispute over who had the key to the Telstra Box near my house  and what grade of technician  could access the dame thing. I took out the crow bar and threatened to open it myself before they saw "reason".  Turns out that the  contractor had not been paid so he was not doing any work.. They finally had to fly some senior guy technician up from Sydney who came straight from the airport to my house. I fed him breakfast and we had a good old chat and I got the whole story. After that we walked  over to the box, he opened it up, switched a couple of wires and  job done.  He got back on the afternoon flight.  Everyone has a Telstra story and they are almost all bad.

Gert
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Post by: maddy on April 02, 2013, 11:20:28 pm
Lol Gert...our problems have been ongoing for years...probably not a month goes by without having to call them with some sort of issue, .but never  as funny as your story  :P

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Post by: gertbysea on April 02, 2013, 11:40:08 pm
Not well known and not advertised is that when there is a power outage and you are unable to use your Internet, Home line, Moblie and any other service, the nice girl In the Phillippines  or Bangladash,or Melbourne  will give you a credit on each account. Just phone say Power Outage and mention every Telstra product you cannot use and magic happens on your next bill.

Not like Ergon Energy who charge us $10 a day every day and so far this year we have had four power outages in our area. D you think you get a credit on your bill?  That is what a monolopy crap company can get away with.

Gert
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Post by: maddy on April 03, 2013, 12:10:31 am


Quote from: Gertbysea on April 02, 2013, 11:40:08 pm
Not well known and not advertised is that when there is a power outage and you are unable to use your Internet, Home line, Moblie and any other service, the nice girl In the Phillippines  or Bangladash,or Melbourne  will give you a credit on each account. Just phone say Power Outage and mention every Telstra product you cannot use and magic happens on your next bill.

Interesting you say that Gert...if I have problems, I usually say "complaint" to the robot lady, and I always get put through to an Australian department...BUT....your right, you get squat here.
We had no landline for 3 weeks due to flooding & damage to lines.....the best compensation I could get out of them was $35.00  :-))

Yesterday  I rang to upgrade the Internet plan (KIds zapped it all up, and we've still got 2 weeks to go before its refreshed!)....got the Philippines, and that lovely lady has given me 2 weeks of full speed, unlimited download, until the next billing cycle...and for free  :o  :o. it's now actually faster than what we normally get, when we pay full price  ???  how does that work???.....unfortunately I was disconnected from all services, but it was finally fixed by 7.30pm.
We will never have cable, or fast speed Internet here, and as a result we have to pay too much money for little GB   >:( .....Im sick of hearing that the government will make it available to all rural areas soon....not holding my breath!
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Post by: gertbysea on April 03, 2013, 12:49:58 am
Last "outage" I was able to get a $200 credit.

They are rolling out the NBN up here  and in my particular street I am told it was here already as they put all the lines underground when they built the estate. The question is"how much will it cost to get the NBN connected to my house from  4 meters away in my front yard."

With Telsra it is always best to call when au is sleeping. The Phillipines are very sympathetic.

Gert
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Post by: jo_nz on April 03, 2013, 01:13:36 am
We've been having "ultra fast broadband" installed in our area (for about the last 5 months, and still going on), and when they came to our street, we lost all internet for a few days.  Got no credit to our account for that.  And then they told us to reset our router and we still are not able to get the wireless network going after that!   >:(   The last person we got (in an overseas call centre) clearly didn't know what to do and after a lot of being on hold, and being on the line with her with her just not talking, she hung up on us!!

Anyway, I've been having a busy day just running errands.  MIL couldn't take DD today like she usually does on a Weds, so she's been with me while we've taken back library books, been to the post box, done the banking, paid the wages, posted mail, gone to the stationery shop, been to the "international food market" for baking supplies, been to the supermarket, bought some prizes for DS's birthday party...
Off to look at a potential work building in an hour, and then collect DS from school.  His miniball has been cancelled today, which is probably just as well - DD & I will be ready for a rest! 
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Post by: obbie on April 03, 2013, 02:42:23 am
we will never have fast internet at home, ours is wireless.
The shop is heaps faster with cable.

Hence why I am always on internet at work, and its cheaper for business plans than private.

NBN won't be up here for ages, and I am only 1 hour from Gerts place..
I just ring the local telstra country wide manager, and get results super fast.
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 03, 2013, 04:29:27 am
DD moved house last year about a kilometre from her old place. New address does not have access to broadband because the exchange won't support it. Her only choices were dial-up or 4g wireless. She lives 10km from the Perth CBD and Telstra has no immediate plans to upgrade the exchange that serves here area.

You've gotta love the Telcos.
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Post by: jakodai on April 03, 2013, 04:37:19 am
My understanding with the NBN in my area is that the CBD is getting, and North Melbourne is getting it, but Docklands, which is the little area that sits just below these areas, isn't (not yet, anyway) which is frustrating.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 03, 2013, 08:41:42 am
NBN has no plans to do anything here and we live 11 km from the CBD. mobile calls are hopeless often drop out, and more often you just get busy on the mobiles. I twitter about it but the T people just reply, we are so sorry blah blah blah.

I did the food shopping today. The stupid market was very poorly stocked, which I can maybe forgive. I bought 2 Lindt chocolate supposed to be $5. I was charged $3.17 for each. I waited to point it out, I then waited while they checked and then I waited for them to refund my money. Over 30 minutes waisted. It drives me mad. More twitter coming up. Rant over.
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 03, 2013, 09:25:03 am
It was tough being back at work after a 5 day break.  I went to the pool this morning for a swim but the rec centre was closed due to a break in. So I went for a run instead. I think I am going to have to take a break from running.  My back has been sore all day since I went for a run last night then again this morning.   I think it is sciatica. Oh well off to the physio.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 03, 2013, 09:29:50 am
Hello Den the body talks!

Gert
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on April 03, 2013, 09:56:33 am
Ha Ha we could easily have a thread named issues with telcos - that would be sure to get a few million hits!!!

We recently upgraded our business plan to a higher one and since then they are sending two sets of bills, they seem to think we are a new customer, bills have been coming in to the tune of $500 per month,  call centre people tell us it will take a couple of months to "sort itself out" !!

Another time when they were offering super fast extreme cabling in our street for free (?!!) the Telstra man took it upon himself to let himself around the back of the house without knocking first.  I had no idea he was there until I saw him limp past the window woth my border collie x Kelpie attached to the back of his leg!!!!!
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 03, 2013, 09:59:40 am
Den I can sympathise. My knees have been swollen and sore since playing two netball games last Thursday night. And the soreness keeps moving. Think I need a rest too. Did lots of cooking and cleaning today which doesn't help.

Great Telstra story and advice Gert. You are a clever cookie.

That's one to the guard dogs GHM ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 03, 2013, 12:16:15 pm
Take care with your back DD. I was completely out of action for a couple of months a few years ago with sciatica. I couldn't move without extreme pain. My family said I went grey every time I tried to move. 
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 03, 2013, 12:57:24 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on April 03, 2013, 09:29:50 am
Hello Den the body talks!

Gert

Too true Gert. LOL  :D

Quote from: cookie1 on April 03, 2013, 12:16:15 pm
Take care with your back DD. I was completely out of action for a couple of months a few years ago with sciatica. I couldn't move without extreme pain. My family said I went grey every time I tried to move. 

Cookie I don't usually have back trouble, but since January I have been pushing myself a bit hard and I think I have a touch of periformis syndrome. I strain the periformis muscle on my left side a couple of years ago and it caused a similar problem. THe Sciatic nerve runs under the periformis.
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Post by: Halex on April 03, 2013, 01:02:20 pm
Dash, be cateful, sciatica trapped nerve, same difference, me out for 3 months. See a physio 3 imes per week.

H :)
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Post by: obbie on April 04, 2013, 02:45:31 am
Den, a really good  remedial massage therapist, can fix sciatica in under 1/2 hour.

well I know I can. :)

Hope you get it sorted soon.
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Post by: mcmich on April 04, 2013, 02:55:07 am
Hope the back is better DD.

Went to the tip this morning with a boot full of stuff. It wasn't the usual enjoyable tip experience. It was pouring rain, sank down to my ankles in mud and had to salvage a couple of old rags I was about to chuck to put on the floor of the car. It didn't even have that disgusting tip smell.
It is does feel good to hurl stuff onto the pile at the tip.
DH was up when I got home and is "helping" with the sorting, it has slowed down so thought I would take a break and come on here for a while.  ;D
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Post by: Halex on April 04, 2013, 03:01:37 am
Mmmmm brain not functioning, waiting home for Miele man to replace part in the pyroletic cleaning part of oven.

Mmm guess what just taken a quiche crust out of the oven. Now have oven door open with a tray of ice in oven :o

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Post by: deedub on April 04, 2013, 04:53:54 am
Working from home today, work's pretty crazy at the moment so not a lot of time for the forum. Trouble with going away for long weekends is that you have lots to catch up on when you get back!
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Post by: Halex on April 04, 2013, 05:05:28 am
Yes but weekends away are great :)

Miele man is here. I gave him some of my beef stock last time, might give him some chicken chausser today. He lives on his own.

H :)
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Post by: goldfish on April 04, 2013, 05:34:08 am
Hally - that's bribery and corruption in the kitchen if ever there was . .  ;D ;D ;D  He'll probably keep sabotaging your oven just for the opportunity to keep on coming back to fix it and for . . . . . . . (what did you say you were cooking next??)  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: goldfish on April 04, 2013, 06:39:51 am
Quote from: Halex on April 04, 2013, 06:35:18 am
no bill ;) ;D

LOL .....!!!
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Post by: Halex on April 04, 2013, 06:50:27 am
Dh told me to remove my last comment. :)
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Post by: goldfish on April 04, 2013, 06:52:07 am
Oh Hally!!!!  ROFL!!!
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Post by: cookie1 on April 04, 2013, 06:55:02 am
What's he doing home Hally?  I love it.

I've been just roaming doing odd jobs this morning. It's warm here again.  :-[. DH went to a funeral for a car club member and a couple of the guys came back home with him, so have been chatting to them.
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Post by: Halex on April 04, 2013, 06:56:37 am
No he s at work, rang him to tell him :)
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Post by: obbie on April 05, 2013, 02:14:46 am
at work
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 05, 2013, 03:12:18 am
Tidying up the house for my cleaner coming. Had family over for dinner last night including 6GK's and went to bed leaving some unwashed dishes etc. Taking dogs to the groomers soon then meeting friends for coffee. A short week but happy it's the weekend again ;)
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Post by: mcmich on April 05, 2013, 03:23:21 am
Enjoy your coffee and the company MF. Nice way to end the week.  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 05, 2013, 04:16:36 am
Quote from: mcmich on April 04, 2013, 02:55:07 am
Hope the back is better DD.


My back is feeling better tanks Michelle and I haven't been to the physio yet.  I went for a swim on Wednesday afternoon and a bike ride on Thursday morning, did some stretching and trigger point release with a tennis ball and it seem to have helped.

I am still going to the Physio this afternoon. I want to get this injury sorted and behind during the off season before I start training again. If nothing else she can stick a needle in the trigger point in my calf that I can't seem to release.
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Post by: obbie on April 05, 2013, 04:37:19 am
did you get the sciatica sorted den
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 05, 2013, 04:50:53 am
Robyn the sciatic pain I get is caused by the periformis putting pressure on the sciatic nerve.  Now that I have managed to get my periformis to relax and settle down it is no longer pressing against the sciatic nerve. So all is good for now. 

It is a pain though because when it flairs up it is irritated by sitting, which I do a lot of in my job. Hopefully with the right stretching, massage, acupuncture and strengthening I will get on top of it so I don't get flair ups anymore.
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Post by: obbie on April 05, 2013, 04:57:12 am
Den, get a cricket ball, and roll around on a hard floor helps too, for sciatica.

Stretching is brilliant, so is a good massage.
Hope it works out.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 05, 2013, 12:22:15 pm
Didn't do a lot this morning as DH was finishing off the camper he made for the back of the Hilux and I wanted to be around.
This afternoon he put it on the Hilux and we put it up, and then down. Took us about 20 minutes for each. Not bad for a first time, but not as fast as the van to set up.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/05/6ybuguny.jpg)
Getting ready to set the camp up.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/05/e8ysu8e4.jpg)
Set up.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/05/5ema7eqy.jpg)
The beds up in the camper.

I am very proud of what he has done and think he is pretty clever. He has spent many hundreds of hours doing it.
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Post by: judydawn on April 05, 2013, 12:24:39 pm
He is brilliant Cookie, fabulous set up.  I thought you were roughing it on your outback trip, not so by the looks of it.  Well done DH.
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Post by: kt2 on April 05, 2013, 12:26:06 pm
Cookie, your DH has done an amazing job!  :o ;D
I would be very proud of him too! Thats absolutely brilliant! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 05, 2013, 12:26:58 pm
Cookie that looks great. Your DH is definitely very clever. Best you keep him ;) ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 05, 2013, 12:45:59 pm
Your DH has done an amazing job Cookie. :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 05, 2013, 01:40:08 pm
Brilliant cookie. Your DH is very talented. You must be very proud  :D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on April 05, 2013, 02:00:51 pm
Wow, that is fantastic. He has done an amazing job!
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 05, 2013, 02:44:25 pm
Your DH is pretty amazing Cookie. He has done a great job.
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Post by: Katya on April 05, 2013, 04:12:12 pm
Can I please borrow him for a while Cookie ?    ;D
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Post by: mcmich on April 05, 2013, 07:24:26 pm
Another brilliant job Cookie. Do you still have the tear drop caravan?
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Post by: gertbysea on April 05, 2013, 10:16:07 pm
OMG that is awesome and so is DH.

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on April 05, 2013, 10:22:02 pm
WOW cookie brilliant
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Post by: Emme on April 05, 2013, 10:36:09 pm
Cookie, that is fantastic, well done, DH has done a brilliant job. Every right to be proud

Marie
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Post by: maddy on April 05, 2013, 11:04:59 pm
Cookie, he is such a clever clogs!!....your a lucky lady  8)

Football widow again today.
 I have the arduous task of de-knotting and straightening DD's hair for a party  :-)) (I kid you not, it takes 2 hours),  which I was going  to make cake pops for last night, but bubbles  with a friend last night won instead....might quickly do them today.
 Hubby informs me of a trivia night tonight *groans*.....I find those things so tedious...it's going to be a long football season  :-\
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Post by: cookie1 on April 06, 2013, 09:52:29 am
Yes Michele he still has the teardrop.

Thank you for the nice words, I will certainly be keeping him, and I think he is very clever.
Today I had coffee with DD this morning and this afternoon helped DH bottle another 25 large bottles of olives. We now have 35 large bottles of olives and still some to do. I plan to take a bottle of olives to CP's get together next week.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 06, 2013, 09:58:13 am
That's a lot of olives cookie  :D

I had a long walk with DH and the dogs this morning and a lazy day at home reading while DH is at golf.
Family coming tonight so enjoying the peace and quiet while it lasts  ;)
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Post by: astarra on April 06, 2013, 10:37:05 am
Today - went for a drive in the new vechile :), spent some time with the in-laws who have just returned home from a 2week business trip :D, had an afternoon sleep  :-[ , cleaned some more of the furniture in the baby's room  ;D, DH getting the baby clothes out of the ceiling now for me to sort whenever I have a few minutes to spend on baby related stuff!  :D :D :D :D
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Post by: obbie on April 06, 2013, 11:40:38 pm
sounds good Astarra.


Today washing, ironing, baking
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Post by: mcmich on April 07, 2013, 02:12:53 am
I have done all the sorting I'm going to do today. DH and youngest stepdaughter have gone to see Die Hard, I can't go because I have a cough that sounds dreadful, I don't feel sick but don't want to cough all the way through it.
Think I will watch The Long Long Trailer one of my favourite movies.  :D
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Post by: goldfish on April 07, 2013, 02:33:10 am
Mich.. Sorry to hear you're not 100% ... Lots of lemon and honey.. Whiskey in that mix is good too;). Hope you're better soon.  Coughs like that are an absolute pain...
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Post by: judydawn on April 07, 2013, 02:56:04 am
Put your feet up Michelle and have some 'me' time - you certainly deserve it.  Hope your cough goes away soon.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 07, 2013, 06:32:43 am
Hope you feel better soon Michele. A niggly cough is irritating.  :)
Change of plan here and not going to mandurah today. Going out but don't know where
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Post by: cookie1 on April 07, 2013, 07:01:27 am
More olives stuff and have just made a batch of Michele's recycling muffins biscuits.
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Post by: Jadey on April 07, 2013, 04:23:20 pm
Wow cookie that camper is awesome!  :o
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Post by: obbie on April 08, 2013, 02:21:16 am
at work, I have 4 kids today
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Post by: mcmich on April 08, 2013, 06:10:59 am
Took mum shopping and when I came back couldn't get into our street as asphalt was being laid. I went and had another shop, came back at 2.15 and still couldn't get in so I left the car in another street cut through the bush and came in our back gate.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 08, 2013, 06:17:45 am
Thanks Jadey.  Michele I hope you didn't have too much shopping to carry.
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Post by: mcmich on April 08, 2013, 06:23:25 am
I just took the esky Cookie and it was heavy enough. Will have to go back and get the car later as I'm working in the morning and don't fancy going cross country in the dark.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 08, 2013, 06:52:57 am
I don't blame you.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 08, 2013, 07:43:06 am
I wouldn't want to go cross country in the dark either Michele.
Hope you are feeling better today.  :)

I have been grocery shopping and am babysitting as DIL is working


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Post by: rainbow on April 08, 2013, 08:17:04 am
Great job with the camper cookie, when do you start your trip. We just finished Great Ocean rd from west to east, will be heading to Mornington Peninsula next
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Post by: goldfish on April 08, 2013, 08:52:28 am
Cookie- your DH is very talented!! He's done a remarkable job !!! Very very impressive!!:)
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Post by: Emme on April 08, 2013, 10:30:07 am
Hope you are soon feeling mcmich  :)

Marie
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Post by: cookie1 on April 08, 2013, 12:13:27 pm
Rainbow we are going to Monkey Mia for our annual'holiday' in May and will be going to Birdsville at the beginning of August. The Birdsville trip will only be about a month.
I hope you are enjoying your trip. The Great Ocean Road has such beautiful scenery and the Otway Ranges (?) are inspiring.
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Post by: mcmich on April 08, 2013, 07:45:02 pm
Thanks Marie.  :)

Rainbow and Cookie you have done some wonderful trips with more planned - definitely a benefit of being retired, you can take off whenever you feel like it.
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Post by: maddy on April 09, 2013, 01:52:01 am
Im so envious reading of all your travels   ;D.....maybe within the next 20 years we will get to explore....or still be paying off machinery, and I can just keep reading about your travels  :P

Massive day of washing/cleaning catch up *groans*.....and more paperwork  :-)) 
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Post by: cookie1 on April 09, 2013, 05:52:45 am
Maddy you will make it. :-*

I have been ironing and made some sourdough bread.It is hot again today. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 09, 2013, 06:39:22 am
it is hot again today cookie and the same for the next few days

today Lily and I cleaned dd20's room whilst she's off shopping in Melbourne for the week that was our whole morning ::)
then we made some cupcakes and while Lily is having a rest I'm doing the one bathroom since the kids has been totally ripped out in preparation for the tradies.  I hate renovating.

 I also have my car in at the smash repairers replacing my door that some little bugger wrecked trying to break in when we were at the beach having a picnic again luckily dd isn't here so I'm driving her brand new car but geez it's small Mazda 3 compared to my Chrysler grand voyager ::)
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Post by: mcmich on April 09, 2013, 06:48:12 am
You've been busy Suzanne. The Mazda 3 is a very nice car - lucky daughter to have such a swish car at a young age.
How great will it be to have a new bathroom, well worth the mess and sharing 1 bathroom.  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 09, 2013, 07:03:54 am
it is lovely to drive but oh so small personally I didn't have a problem with the kids old bathroom but dh wanted to put a door from Lily's room into the bathroom so she has a semi en suite more for when she's older so he thought let's rip the whole thing out and start again::) sharing with the 3 younger ones is very trying and it's only been a week :-[
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Post by: cookie1 on April 09, 2013, 09:02:59 am
At least the Mazda would be easier to park.
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Post by: astarra on April 09, 2013, 11:52:57 am
Bummer about your voyager Suzanne- hate how people do things like that to other people's property..... >:( >:( >:(
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Post by: deedub on April 09, 2013, 01:38:37 pm
Day off today, took kids to the park to meet some friends then had to dash across town to babysit for a friend so she could go to Uni for the afternoon - school hols here, but Uni on a different schedule. Luckily she has a Thermomix, so made a batch of butter chicken (planned ahead). Had to leave some for their dinner, her kids kept coming into the kitchen saying "ooh is that butter chicken I smell?" 😉
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 09, 2013, 02:06:05 pm
yeah astarra very inconsiderate our picnic ended up being very expensive $450 for the excess ::)
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Post by: droverjess on April 09, 2013, 09:39:41 pm
Working.
Booked for 5 hours, ended up doing 8 hrs with hours drive each way..... Not an easy day, glad to be home.

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Post by: goldfish on April 09, 2013, 09:47:19 pm
DJ - those kinds of days can knock the stuffing out of you!  All you want to do is fall into bed when you get home - especially with all that driving!!  Hope you get a break to charge up your energy levels again . . 
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Post by: droverjess on April 09, 2013, 10:36:54 pm
Am in bed thanks, but unable to sleep.
BIt of a shock after so many weeks at home!
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on April 09, 2013, 11:07:37 pm
I got first place in a speech competition last night, will now progress to finals in May and winner of that goes to USA.  Havnt had much sleep as I've been on such a high.. Have to go to work now and try to stay awake.  (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/10/enutu3et.jpg)
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Post by: goldfish on April 09, 2013, 11:18:23 pm
Congratulations, GHM!!! Fantastic achievement for you!!! No wonder you had trouble getting to sleep! The best of luck for the next stage! :)
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Post by: judydawn on April 09, 2013, 11:38:34 pm
That was too long a day for you DJ, it's unfair of people to do that to you especially with your home situation.

Congratulations GHM and good luck with the finals.  The prize is well worth winning, you must be so proud of yourself to have come this far. Drink plenty of coffee to stay awake at work today.
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Post by: Halex on April 09, 2013, 11:47:18 pm
Suzanne, bummer about your car, its so unfair that you have to pay the escess whn you were clearly not at fault.

DJ, long day

GHM, comgratulations, waiting for next instalment

Maddy, get another cc for holidays ;D

Lots going on here :(

I just want a peaceful life.

Lr susended from school for 4 days

Cp thinks hismteacher doenst like him & picks on him.

Me going very quickly insane.
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Post by: mcmich on April 09, 2013, 11:51:43 pm
Congratulations GHM.

Hang in there Hally.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 10, 2013, 12:23:51 am
Congratulations GHM what a fantastic achievement  :D

Good luck in the finals  ;D
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Post by: maddy on April 10, 2013, 12:32:20 am
Well done GHM  8)

Uh oh Hally, 4 days is pretty heavy for that age....it must be a serious incident  :(  is he o.k towards cp?
.....has Cp elaborated on his beliefs regarding teacher?
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Post by: Halex on April 10, 2013, 12:46:22 am
Cp says that during silent reading she calls him over & "talks" to him. He asks for help, sometimes she wont help him. He did a project in class on a school computer, another kid wiped all,his work, she said busy weekend. I helped him as it was daunting for him, she now refuses to assess his project.

Lr, the suspension in my opinion is way over the top.  what he did was wrong, but no one was physically hurt or touched.  In a nutshell he verbally told this girl he could hurt her with a corkscrew set & showed it to,her. He has been bullied by this girl in his class since he started the school, not defending him but hes onky 22kgs in yr 6, 11 years old. A normal size yr 6 would be much bigger. What he did was wrong, but this girl should be talked too as well. She was being very nasty & he acted impulsivley.

Suspending him from school is no punishment, he doesnt like school, better punishment no recess or lunch breaks for a week.

Oh the joys
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Post by: Yvette on April 10, 2013, 12:48:21 am
Bummer Suzanne

Congrats GHM

Hally that bad news
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Post by: Yvette on April 10, 2013, 12:50:00 am
Wow Hally 22kgs he must be tiny
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Post by: Halex on April 10, 2013, 12:52:05 am
Quote from: Yvette on April 10, 2013, 12:50:00 am
Wow Hally 22kgs he must be tiny

Yes he is tiny, cp 9 & just over 40kgs
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Post by: maddy on April 10, 2013, 12:57:14 am
Quote from: Halex on April 10, 2013, 12:46:22 am
Cp says that during silent reading she calls him over & "talks" to him. He asks for help, sometimes she wont help him. He did a project in class on a school computer, another kid wiped all,his work, she said busy weekend. I helped him as it was daunting for him, she now refuses to assess his project.

Lr, the suspension in my opinion is way over the top.  what he did was wrong, but no one was physically hurt or touched.  In a nutshell he verbally told this girl he could hurt her with a corkscrew set & showed it to,her. He has been bullied by this girl in his class since he started the school, not defending him but hes onky 22kgs in yr 6, 11 years old. A normal size yr 6 would be much bigger. What he did was wrong, but this girl should be talked too as well. She was being very nasty & he acted impulsivley.

Suspending him from school is no punishment, he doesnt like school, better punishment no recess or lunch breaks for a week.

Oh the joys

Tough one H  :-\

I would personally  request to speak to CP's  teacher, and discuss his concerns.....hear it from her, and the situation regarding his project...I think her attitude towards it sounds unfair.
Lr....that's a toughie....did the school speak to you prior to suspension? I think a chat re: stirring girl wouldn't hurt, won't change what Lr did, but at least they can be "aware" of the triggers.

Good luck H  :-*
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Post by: Halex on April 10, 2013, 01:02:06 am
Will speak to cps teacher.

Lr as he was not in my care at the time, I have had no contact from the school, but guess what the  days he has suspension he is with me. So it puts me right out.

What I do,hate is that these kids have a lable so therfore are automatically in the wrong.

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Post by: goldfish on April 10, 2013, 01:13:26 am
Quote from: Halex on April 10, 2013, 01:02:06 am


Lr as he was not in my care at the time, I have had no contact from the school, but guess what the  days he has suspension he is with me. So it puts me right out.

What I do,hate is that these kids have a lable so therfore are automatically in the wrong.



I'm just wondering, Hally - since you're his carer for this time, surely that gives you the right to talk to the school about this?  You really need to know as much information about this as possible I should think - and this child obviously needs someone "on his side" . . . . tough call . . . .
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Post by: Halex on April 10, 2013, 01:17:06 am
Yes gf.

I dont know I might get in trouble as he was not with me, but he is now.

Wuld love to speak to prinicipal but dont want to make it worse.
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Post by: maddy on April 10, 2013, 01:24:11 am
Maybe contact the organisation you went through, discuss with them the situation, and see if you are valid to discuss with school.
This kid needs all the support he can get now...it's such a sad situation.
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Post by: obbie on April 10, 2013, 02:34:31 am
Hally, I would talk to CP's teacher, also the principal for LR.
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Post by: goldfish on April 10, 2013, 02:37:09 am
Quote from: maddy on April 10, 2013, 01:24:11 am
Maybe contact the organisation you went through, discuss with them the situation, and see if you are valid to discuss with school.
This kid needs all the support he can get now...it's such a sad situation.

I think Maddy's spot on here, Hally - excellent advice!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 10, 2013, 10:00:37 am
Congratulations on your win GHM. ;D

Sorry to hear that your life has not quietened down H.Big hug :-*
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 10, 2013, 11:16:14 am
a very big congratulations ghm that's wonderful and good luck with the next one

Hally it makes life hard for kids at school if they don't get along with the teacher I hope your meeting goes well and that your able to help lr by speaking with his school also,  hope things start to settle down soon xx
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 10, 2013, 11:34:50 am
Congratulations GHM!!  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 10, 2013, 11:35:30 am
Congratulations on your win GHM and good luck for the finals.

Bummer Suzanne and Hally. Hoping the sun shines brighter soon for you both.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 10, 2013, 12:06:31 pm
Well done GHM, that is indeed a feather in your cap.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 10, 2013, 12:15:22 pm
How wonderful GHM. Good luck for the next level.

Gert
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Post by: Halex on April 11, 2013, 02:40:04 am
Took Maddys advice, got permission to speak to school. Feel so much better that I did they genuinely like lr & do want to help, so thats a positive. Any threatening behaviour is automatic suspension.

He has been on excellent behaviour here.

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Post by: Yvette on April 11, 2013, 02:52:34 am
That's good you did that Hally, with some positive influences around him his behaviour will start to improve I'm sure. Is anything being done about the girl?
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Post by: goldfish on April 11, 2013, 02:55:20 am
Terrific Hally! Good for you!!!! There's nothing like good communication-leads to better understanding and solutions- and you went through the right channels!
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Post by: obbie on April 11, 2013, 03:13:21 am
Great news Hally
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Post by: cookie1 on April 11, 2013, 06:09:00 am
Good news Hally. The school is now aware that you care about him too.
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Post by: mcmich on April 11, 2013, 06:11:04 am
Well done Hally. Hopefully now the school will keep you in the loop.
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Post by: deedub on April 11, 2013, 07:27:39 am
I seem to be missing a day from this thread - weird.
Anyway.... working from home today, haven't had much time to catch up on the forum. One DD is sick, the other is spending the afternoon at a friends', will go and pick her up soon.
Been busy work wise, plus I was nominated to organise our team event for next Friday (do you think it's because I'm the only female on the team? nah, couldn't be could it?). So spent some time booking bare foot bowling and lunch at a nearby pub - looking forward to a relaxing Friday afternoon for once!
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Post by: astarra on April 11, 2013, 08:21:52 am
Great to hear H.  :D

Today I have washed up the tiny baby clothes (do they really need so many clothes ???  :-)) )
spent many hours copying freezer - slow cooker recipes from various sites, seems a great idea, can't wait to try it...
general house work etc

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Post by: *suzanne* on April 11, 2013, 09:15:18 am
you do if you have a puker astarra ;D;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 11, 2013, 09:41:26 am
Great news H  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 11, 2013, 10:48:11 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on April 11, 2013, 09:15:18 am
you do if you have a puker astarra ;D;D
Or a boy....they wee through everything!

Great going Hally. Good to hear the schools feedback first hand.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 11, 2013, 11:16:49 am
ha ha kimmy I only had that problem when dh put the boys nappies on and didn't point it in right direction ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 11, 2013, 12:59:25 pm
:D :D :D
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Post by: Jadey on April 11, 2013, 01:42:43 pm
Hally,

That's great news, Hopefully they are now onto it and they'll get it all under control.

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Post by: Halex on April 12, 2013, 12:06:02 am
Dentist >:(
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Post by: goldfish on April 12, 2013, 12:41:10 am
Me too! :(
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Post by: mcmich on April 12, 2013, 01:18:43 am
CCan't face the mess in the granny flat alone, so am waiting for DH to wake up.

Decided to sort out my recipes, didn't think it would so time consuming. :-\
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Post by: obbie on April 12, 2013, 01:57:37 am
at work. :)
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Post by: goldfish on April 12, 2013, 02:30:03 am
Quote from: mcmich on April 12, 2013, 01:18:43 am
CCan't face the mess in the granny flat alone, so am waiting for DH to wake up.

Decided to sort out my recipes, didn't think it would so time consuming. :-\

Mich I feel for you! Recipes a lot more fun but I find that can take me forever..(if I try hard enough..lol)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 12, 2013, 02:31:47 am
Walked the dogs on the beach for an hour. Very humid here today with drizzle and cloud cover.
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Post by: mcmich on April 12, 2013, 02:34:44 am
I think I've breathed in too much dust...I realised who MF is  ??? :-))
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 12, 2013, 02:39:59 am
That's me Michele   ;D
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Post by: goldfish on April 12, 2013, 02:40:26 am
Miss Mama Fergie :(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 12, 2013, 02:43:19 am
Miss Mama Fergie as opposed to Mrs? Or do you miss Mama Fergie Gluten?.......oops Goldfish  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: goldfish on April 12, 2013, 03:26:13 am
"Miss" - as in the verb "to miss"  lol...well, I could change my name to Gluten Free Goldfish (the mind boggles!!) and then I'd be GFGF....;)... and then where would we be....???
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Post by: obbie on April 12, 2013, 03:38:11 am
hahahahaha
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 12, 2013, 05:21:34 am
 ;D ;D  ;D
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Post by: obbie on April 12, 2013, 06:11:03 am
counting down to go home, its Friday
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Post by: Nikkit on April 12, 2013, 06:23:16 am
Well, I've just found a rat in my chookyard. Any wonder the eggs are missing and chookies are not so happy.

It     was     big.  :o    And    I    do   not    like    rats    at    all.

I came back to the house to put my 'big girl panties' on. You know the ones - could sail off into the sunset if you attached them to the mast of your yacht? Anyway, armed with 2 dogs, big girl panties firmly in place, a long handled shovel and a deep breath, I shift the wheat bin.

There's the rat looking at me with those big evil eyes. It bared its teeth, swished its tail, jumped over the dogs, pounced off my leg and disappeared. Me - I screamed like a girl, threw the shovel, yelled at the dogs, leapt around like a woman possessed and I vow and declare those big girl panties are absolutely bloody useless! (except for sailing off into the sunset maybe).

So, after another deep breath I regrouped, patted the dogs, rearranged the panties, filled in the hole with numerous rat baits, put everything back into place and have come inside for a calming cuppa - laced liberally with something very strong.

Did I mention I hate rats?
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 12, 2013, 06:37:15 am
move out nikkit ;D
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Post by: Nikkit on April 12, 2013, 06:40:56 am
Oh No Suzanne, that is not an option at all.
The rat will go...eventually.
I may go through many boxes of rat bait and numerous pairs of big girl panties, but that rat will leave this earth before I do!
I might just go to town and stock up on the essentials this arvo... vodka, rat bait and big girl panties.  ;D
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Post by: goldfish on April 12, 2013, 06:41:44 am
Nikkit - I love your stories!  Poor rat!  He's probably undergoing emergency counselling and being treated for severe emotional shock and trauma!!  He could probably do with a sip or two of "I'll have what she's having . . .!"  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Yvette on April 12, 2013, 06:44:22 am
Too funny Nikkit, hope you catch him eventually  :)
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Post by: astarra on April 12, 2013, 06:50:08 am
Naughty rat!!!  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on April 12, 2013, 06:56:00 am
We have a few rats here and I like to set the traps with peanut butter. Love the sound of the snap in the middle of the night. There are two Jack Russels in this house and they take absolutely no notice of rats or mice. Useless!

Gert
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Post by: obbie on April 12, 2013, 07:08:18 am
hahahahah sounds funny.

Hope you catch it. :)
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Post by: Nikkit on April 12, 2013, 07:13:52 am
Goldfish - that rat is not "having what she's having" ... oh no... he's got his own special little blue potion that will make him feel very sick and die (insert evil laugh there!)
And to be honest I don't care one iota if he needs counselling. He has no place here in my chook yard.

Gert I called in "the big dogs" - a tough staffy and a fast kelpie and both of them were hopeless at catching the rat  :(
I can't set a trap as it is in the chook yard and the chookies might get caught.

obbie - I'm not going to catch it - I'm going to kill it. There's no happy, feel good, save the rats, feelings here. It will die. 

When I rang my hubby he said "shoot it". Now if I had a shot gun I would have, plus shot the bejeezus out of everything else within range I reckon. (many moons ago I was pretty handy with a shot gun!) He also said "i'll be home by 6 tonight" so that meant he was not going to help me  :(

Never mind...I will win...eventually  ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 12, 2013, 07:31:16 am
... I don't often come onto this thread but thought I would add what I am doing today ... I am waiting anxiously to hear from Judy following her meeting with Geoff's medical team. 
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Post by: mcmich on April 12, 2013, 07:49:11 am
That's sooo funny Nikkit.  ;D

I think we are all waiting anxiously to see the out come of the family meeting.
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Post by: mcmich on April 12, 2013, 08:03:43 am
Got the recipes sorted and discarded so many. The sections I found easiest to get rid of were biscuits, cakes and slices. I can't go past this forum for the best biscuits, slices and cakes. Cookie blessed us with a collection of her favourites at the retreat last year and as you all probably know limoncello melting moments are the number 1 in this household and the neighbours.

One neat folder of recipes and one garbage bag of recipes. I'm going to menu plan from the folder this week, so many recipes I had forgotten about.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 12, 2013, 08:26:00 am
good job Michele always makes you feel good when one thing is sorted
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on April 12, 2013, 08:31:52 am
I think you are very brave Nikkit. Make sure you get the rat over the weekend cos he's probably upsetting the girls in the hen house. I would be finding a friend who has a Jack Russell that likes abit of ratting.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 12, 2013, 09:51:16 am
Good Work Michele. I hope to go through mine soon.

Nikkit I have just had the best laugh, thank you. I think you should take up writing. I can visualise the scene so well.
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Post by: Emme on April 12, 2013, 09:57:20 am
The recipe folder looks great mcmich, must get mine sorted.

Nikkit, I too hate rats, love your post, hope you catch it soon.   ;D

Marie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 12, 2013, 10:05:36 am
Hate rats but really laughed at your rat hunting adventures Nikkit :D :D :D
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Post by: Nikkit on April 12, 2013, 10:28:45 am
Hmmph! So glad I made you all laugh at the rat escapade.  ;D

I have just ventured out to the chook yard and no rat in sight. I did make a fair bit of noise though  :-)) I'll give him a couple of days and then move the drum again and see if he has been back. I sincerely hope he doesn't have wife and kids somewhere, that would do my head in. (and my big girl panties!)

I think there is something in my hay shed too, I was up there this arvo making feeds up for my boys and there is a suspicious pile of dirt coming from under bags of feed. After my exertions earlier (and the large restorative cuppa with 'extras' ;D ;D) I didn't feel up to moving them to see what made the pile.

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Post by: goldfish on April 12, 2013, 10:34:39 am
Oh the joys of country life!!!!!! :) quite jealous actually!!!!!
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Post by: Nikkit on April 12, 2013, 10:39:08 am
Goldfish you can have my rat any day of the week  ;D as long as you come get it and I don't have to see it or help you get it!
I love everything else about the country - but I do not love rats. Never have, never will.

My Knight in Shining Armour came home tonight and gave me a huge hug - whilst trying really hard not to laugh at me. He said I was never to send him a text message again about rats. He was on his stilts painting and nearly fell over laughing so hard, the other guys who work for us thought he had lost the plot until he could get it together enough to tell them what had happened.
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Post by: goldfish on April 12, 2013, 10:56:02 am
Lol lol :)
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Post by: judydawn on April 12, 2013, 12:45:15 pm
Nikkit your husband is a very lucky man - life would never be dull living with you  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 12, 2013, 12:52:50 pm
I have had a very tame day compared to Nikkit. I went shopping this morning and visiting this afternoon.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 12, 2013, 01:25:28 pm
Ooh nikkit I feel your pain.
Can I come down from on top of the table now?
;)
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Post by: obbie on April 12, 2013, 09:56:29 pm
shopping today ;)
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Post by: Nikkit on April 12, 2013, 11:11:32 pm
I have been out early thismorning - it is still dark and no rats to be seen, but then I guess with a torch with the light of 1/2 a candle (I think it needs a new battery!) I could barely see the ground let alone a rat. I did find 2 hungry horses, but they're always hungry, so that doesn't count. And I must admit I haven't been near the chook yard.  ;D

cookie - I'd have enjoyed a nice day out shopping - better than fending off sabre toothed rats.

And Kimmy - yes you can come down off the table, not too sure what good it would have done up there for you - he would have joined you - he was pretty big!

Have a good day ladies, I'm off on the spotty horse today playing with cows.  :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 13, 2013, 01:39:00 am
Walking the dogs and then must tackle the downstairs guest room which at the moment is the dumping ground for everything and anything .
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on April 13, 2013, 02:10:56 am
So funny Nikkit but I also feel for you I fear rodents too!!

You could get a greyhound to get rid of your rats ....but then you wont have any chooks left either !!!!

Let us know how it goes.
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Post by: mab19 on April 13, 2013, 08:10:50 am
Been out to  DS's property collecting a trailer load of wood.  The new house has a wood heater unfortunately, but we will change this at a later date.
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Post by: obbie on April 13, 2013, 10:39:55 am
shopping
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Post by: Wonder on April 13, 2013, 10:50:02 am
Nothing, ad a big night out last night with way too many bubbles and not home until after 3am!
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Post by: obbie on April 14, 2013, 01:50:45 am
today home baking ;)
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Post by: astarra on April 14, 2013, 06:15:22 am
Just DH and me here today... girls out with the in-laws!  ;)
So we have....
done grocery shopping - not a good idea, all kinds of things end up in the trolley  :-))
He vacuumed the whole house now is out in his shed working on the new 3/4 bed he is making for miss2 :-*
I had a 3hr sleep  :o
Washing  :)
spring cleaned the girls bedrooms  :D
Taken a load of junk to the tip and some to the salvos  :D :D :D (feels great)
Put handles on the new drawers for miss3&2's room - now I am about to put their clothes in them  :)
& other stuff... ;) ;) :-*
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Post by: obbie on April 14, 2013, 06:17:21 am
Astarra sounds busy.
washing, ironing, baking, putting away all the kids clothes i got yesterday.
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Post by: jo_nz on April 14, 2013, 06:41:19 am
Well, it's been a crazy weekend here - football yesterday (DS playing, me coaching with DD "assisting") and then a birthday party for DS's friend.  Followed by dinner at SIL's last night.

Then today we've been over at MIL & FIL's place having a working bee while they are on holiday in Melbourne. DH has taken our their woodburner and is putting in a heat pump instead.  And while we were waiting for plaster to dry, we got stuck into the gardens.  They will be in for a surprise when they get back!! 

Now DD & DH are out together, so just me and DS home, starting on dinner and baking (giving some baking to a friend who just had a baby, plus taking a plate for morning tea tomorrow, plus the usual bread rolls for lunches).

Phew, we will all sleep well tonight!  :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 14, 2013, 06:46:00 am
I am exhausted just reading about your day jo well done!!!!

Total opposite here as a very lazy sunday here due to over indulgence of white wine last night  ;D
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Post by: Wonder on April 14, 2013, 07:20:45 am
Bits and pieces today but still a quiet day.
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Post by: deedub on April 14, 2013, 07:55:30 am
I declared a ban on "screens" today so kids & I have been busy pottering around, cooking, housework, walking dog etc. Then this arvo sneaky little devils said they were going next door... to watch a movie no doubt! So I've been on my phone reading the forum lol. So much for no screens! We made it until 3pm, that's a win in my book.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 14, 2013, 09:19:38 am
definitely a win deedub once a week we try it too

everyone has been busy hopefully everybody who had too much wine last night are feeling okay ;D;D

cooking today whilst a friend and kids were over made her a slice to take home  our dh's are out on a boat fishing catching our dinner we hope ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 14, 2013, 12:12:14 pm
I like the sound of the other stuff Astarra ;) ;D

DH's birthday today. Children were so excited to open his present for him!  A hamper with 40 things in it because he turned 40. Was DS5's idea. It took us a while to thing of different things, but we got there.  Lunch with family and lots of forum food ;)  Great day, but stuffed and tired now :D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 14, 2013, 01:23:07 pm
We had a Model A run this morning. Went down the coast and ended up at Perth's light aircraft airport. It was fun. We had to stop along the way as the car was running on only 3 cylinders. DH found it was a 'bad' spark plug, so he changed it and we were off again flat out at 40 miles per hour.
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Post by: judydawn on April 14, 2013, 01:25:37 pm
What a great idea Deedub especially coming from a 5 year old  8)  Happy 40th birthday to your DH.

Glad to hear DH carries spares Cookie, it would be terrible if you broke down miles from home.

I came home a bit earlier from the hospital today so that I could watch the football - glad I did as my team won  ;D
Tonight I cleaned out the fridge and also did the cupboard under the sink.  Last night I defrosted the little freezer and threw out heaps of stuff which is too old and I won't be eating now - nice and tidy with room to spare in there now.  Lots more of these type of jobs to do as soon as I can get to them.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 14, 2013, 03:08:07 pm
sounds like a great day kimmy and a very novel idea for dh's present
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Post by: mcmich on April 14, 2013, 05:34:31 pm
Quote from: jo_nz on April 14, 2013, 06:41:19 am
Well, it's been a crazy weekend here - football yesterday (DS playing, me coaching with DD "assisting") and then a birthday party for DS's friend.  Followed by dinner at SIL's last night.

Then today we've been over at MIL & FIL's place having a working bee while they are on holiday in Melbourne. DH has taken our their woodburner and is putting in a heat pump instead.  And while we were waiting for plaster to dry, we got stuck into the gardens.  They will be in for a surprise when they get back!! 

Now DD & DH are out together, so just me and DS home, starting on dinner and baking (giving some baking to a friend who just had a baby, plus taking a plate for morning tea tomorrow, plus the usual bread rolls for lunches).

Phew, we will all sleep well tonight!  :D

What a lovely thing to do for your in-laws Jo. Lucky them to come back to a new heater and freshly tended gardens.
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Post by: droverjess on April 14, 2013, 08:01:41 pm
Walked an hour this morning, cooked lunch.

Pulled down new blankie this arvo as decided it was all wrong. Pulled out three balls of wool and rewound them. DH held the blankie as we unravelled it. Studied instructions and practiced and now started again, and going better.
This is what I am following http://www.aestheticnest.com/2012/03/hoh-in-crochet-easy-baby-afghan.html

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/0fe6147693e1b84fbadd32f2322deb95.jpg)

Sore throat still bothering me, but taking garlic and echinacea to try to mitigate. Fingers crossed.
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Post by: goldfish on April 14, 2013, 08:28:37 pm
DJ -Looking forward to seeing this when it's finished. :D  I do hope you can throw off this persistent bug soon . . it must be really wearing you down . .  :(
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Post by: judydawn on April 15, 2013, 12:48:22 am
That will grow very quickly DJ, lovely colours.  Get well soon  :-*
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Post by: obbie on April 15, 2013, 01:34:00 am
Get well soon DJ
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on April 15, 2013, 03:59:38 am
those colours are very Australian DJ, hope you are thinking of us as you knit the stitches in  :D
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Post by: obbie on April 15, 2013, 04:04:34 am
work
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Post by: mab19 on April 15, 2013, 06:44:56 am
Did some washing first then went grocery shopping.  Had a friend call in for a cuppa and chat.  Some cooking after lunch.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 15, 2013, 06:48:12 am
Flu needle this morning, listening to DH grump at Optus as the card for our satellite dish isn't working and we will need it at Monkey Mia.
Making a pie or two this afternoon.
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Post by: droverjess on April 15, 2013, 07:55:27 am
Thanks for the kind comments. I tried to make neutral colours. Of course I think of you all!

Next time need thinner wool. Obviously hard to match wool from USA. Think Aran weight or even DK next time. This is 2 chunky, 1 Aran. It may be more like a floor blanket as it is a bit stiff, but am not pulling down again!

Thinking of making big afghan with several of these joined.
Four to six colours, using variations of 3 at a time.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 15, 2013, 09:54:10 am
you are very talented dj one day I will learn to knit and crochet it's on my bucket list

house work today my house is sparkling changed all the beds too so I can't wait for bed time;D;D

booked 3 nights away during the holidays with friends kids can't wait.  ds7 wants to do some rock pooling,  hopefully the weather stays nice for us
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Post by: mcmich on April 15, 2013, 10:01:44 am
Sounds like a very nice get away Suzanne.  :D
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Post by: Katya on April 15, 2013, 11:09:26 am
Sorry to hear that you're not 100% DJ - hope you can fight it off.   

I used to crotchet a long time ago and thought it much better fun than knitting as it grew much more quickly.  Maybe I should take it up again.

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Post by: obbie on April 15, 2013, 11:23:32 pm
I used to crochet as a kid, and made rugs..

should try again.
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Post by: Halex on April 16, 2013, 12:36:57 am
Cp swimming in the inter school swim carnival. Go cp ;D
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Post by: astarra on April 16, 2013, 12:47:34 am
Good luck Cp!!  :D
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Post by: judydawn on April 16, 2013, 12:50:00 am
I'm sure he will do well Hally, good luck to CP.
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Post by: Halex on April 16, 2013, 01:58:37 am
I hope so, he is very nervous, excited etc :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 16, 2013, 04:37:30 am
good luck cp!

lots of cooking this morning whilst the electricians are here replacing all our lights with led down lights
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Post by: Yvette on April 16, 2013, 04:43:17 am
Good luck CP
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Post by: cookie1 on April 16, 2013, 05:46:12 am
Go CP  no matter where you come you managed to get into the inter school competition and that is an achievement. So congratulations.
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Post by: jeninwa on April 16, 2013, 07:30:53 am
I've had a fun/busy 4 hrs Being Tenina's slaves lol doing  dishes chopping slicing and the best bit tasting all her yummy creations for her new book, you are just going to love it. Sorry cant tell you what's in the book.
It was busy but fun, now its time to go back to my real job, I get to sit and recover. Lol
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 16, 2013, 07:33:48 am
Lucky you Jen. Sounds like fun.  :)
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Post by: obbie on April 16, 2013, 07:38:25 am
Yes can't wait for Tenina's new book
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 16, 2013, 07:47:53 am
Sounds like you had a great day Jen.  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 16, 2013, 07:48:44 am
sounds like a lot of fun jen ;D
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Post by: natmum on April 16, 2013, 07:54:46 am
 :D Jealous...But can't wait for the book either!!
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Post by: mab19 on April 16, 2013, 08:15:14 am
A girls day out with a friend.  Had a lovely lunch and then did over the shops. ;D
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Post by: astarra on April 16, 2013, 08:27:13 am
Sounds great Jen! :)
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Post by: dede on April 16, 2013, 08:35:02 am
Made a batch of Anzacs for the kids.
Did the usual house work, cleaned the Aviarys and mowed the lawn.

Now cooking roast pork with roast veggies for Dinner
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Post by: cookie1 on April 16, 2013, 10:33:50 am
Jeninwa the scones, jam and cream that Tenina put on her facebook site look delicious.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 16, 2013, 10:46:06 am
Quote from: jeninwa on April 16, 2013, 07:30:53 am
I've had a fun/busy 4 hrs Being Tenina's slaves lol doing  dishes chopping slicing and the best bit tasting all her yummy creations for her new book, you are just going to love it. Sorry cant tell you what's in the book.
It was busy but fun, now its time to go back to my real job, I get to sit and recover. Lol
It sounds as though you had a lovely busy time with Tenina Jen ;D
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Post by: Jamberie on April 16, 2013, 10:52:48 am
Oh Wow Jen! I think everyone is jealous!
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 16, 2013, 10:57:17 am
Quote from: Jamberie on April 16, 2013, 10:52:48 am
Oh Wow Jen! I think everyone is jealous!
Me too. Can't wait for the book.
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Post by: Halex on April 16, 2013, 12:01:40 pm
Cp was in medley freestyle, theyncame 2nd, fantastic :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 16, 2013, 12:17:23 pm
Hally that is awesome. Big congratulations to cp from me.
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Post by: judydawn on April 16, 2013, 12:19:21 pm
Great effort CP - congratulations.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 16, 2013, 12:29:18 pm
Well done cp ;D
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Post by: jeninwa on April 16, 2013, 12:45:26 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on April 16, 2013, 10:33:50 am
Jeninwa the scones, jam and cream that Tenina put on her facebook site look delicious.

They were Cookie, and I didn't have to cook tonight Tenina sent me home loaded with food, and it was just the best. Cheeky DH asked where dessert was.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on April 16, 2013, 01:04:32 pm
:D Jen!
Well done to CP, Hally. Bet you are still smiling.
I have taken the kids away with with a friend and her DD for the week and we have left our DH's to fend for themselves. We have been spending time on the beach, doing a REALLY tricky jigsaw and playing board games. Just relaxing after a busy term. Bliss
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Post by: Frozzie on April 16, 2013, 02:23:52 pm
Same as the last two weeks unpacking!! Getting there... Finally finished ds' room today.. Need to go buy more furniture before I can finish and tidy dd's room... It looks like a bomb went off in her room with all the toys...
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 16, 2013, 02:30:08 pm
nearly there Kim how long will you be in this house for?
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Post by: Frozzie on April 16, 2013, 03:03:16 pm
Don't know will depend on a few things.. I would say 6mths to a year maybe a bit longer.. Don't want to rent too long basically
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Post by: Frozzie on April 16, 2013, 03:05:33 pm
But if we move again will get someone to do it all ie pack and unpack and won't take as long as having to wash everything this time because of fumigation.. Just want to be sure everything is clean so it's taking forever.. Dh thinks I'm mad!!
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Post by: droverjess on April 16, 2013, 07:34:33 pm
All sounds good on here.
I understand Frozzie completely, I would do the same.  It must be fun for the kids finding their fav toys.

Had a really rotten day today, nasty virus, in bed all day and trip to Dr.
Bad headache is a better tonight though thank heavens.
I just want to be well and getting on with our life. DH feels the same. I've never had three viruses in succession before. This one is throat and head, no cold or streaming involved, thank heavens.

it is a bit warmer though, feels like spring might actually be happening.
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Post by: mcmich on April 16, 2013, 07:51:15 pm
ES, sounds like a very relaxing holiday, bet the kids are loving it.

Huge job Kim, nice to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Hope you shake that bug off quickly DJ.
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Post by: Frozzie on April 16, 2013, 09:48:45 pm
Dj that's all you needed... Hope you recover quickly and get some much needed relief soon... So hard .. Thinking of you every day xx

The kids loved every time I found one of their boxes with toys in them... They went crazy .. Dd has just emptied all of hers on the floor so very much in need of some furniture to put it all away in.. Will try today ...stuff everywhere!! At least ds toys and clothes are now all clean and put away!!
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Post by: droverjess on April 16, 2013, 10:29:20 pm
Thanks Frozzie. Glad you are making progress, unpackimg and making a home is a tiring job.
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Post by: goldfish on April 16, 2013, 11:00:07 pm
Quote from: EmeraldSue on April 16, 2013, 01:04:32 pm
:D Jen!
Well done to CP, Hally. Bet you are still smiling.
I have taken the kids away with with a friend and her DD for the week and we have left our DH's to fend for themselves. We have been spending time on the beach, doing a REALLY tricky jigsaw and playing board games. Just relaxing after a busy term. Bliss
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/04/16/enu4ejun.jpg)


ES - that one photo of the pelican says it all . .!! ;D You're right! Bliss! :D
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Post by: obbie on April 17, 2013, 12:01:45 am
ES sounds like bliss, thats why we go to the beach for a week every year.
Frozzie, relax, glad the unpacking is done.

DJ hope you feel better soon.

Hally great about CP
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Post by: Halex on April 17, 2013, 12:08:36 am
Cp says thank you :)

Boy lifes going from busy to busy busy :)

Lr is coming full time for a while, they are looking for another family to share his care.  Starts when we get back from holidays.

 :)
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Post by: Frozzie on April 17, 2013, 12:14:49 am
No where near done Robyn ;) ironing all this washing today so relaxing in a sense..!!

Dj yes it is but at least we are at the light end of the tunnel.. Hope you get there very soon xx hugs
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Post by: obbie on April 17, 2013, 02:33:28 am
Just take it slow Frozzie.  :)
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Post by: Debbiebillg on April 17, 2013, 05:04:57 am
Quote from: Frozzie on April 16, 2013, 09:48:45 pm
Dj that's all you needed... Hope you recover quickly and get some much needed relief soon... So hard .. Thinking of you every day xx

The kids loved every time I found one of their boxes with toys in them... They went crazy .. Dd has just emptied all of hers on the floor so very much in need of some furniture to put it all away in.. Will try today ...stuff everywhere!! At least ds toys and clothes are now all clean and put away!!

Frozzie, toys drive me mad in our house too.  The best thing we've found for storing toys and books is the expedit cube storage units from Ikea. We put baskets in some holes, books in others, and bigger toys in others. At  least it's some sort of organisation for what would otherwise be an utter mess ! I didn't buy the baskets from Ikea though, the Reject shop ($2 shop) had much stronger wire reinforced baskets cheaper.  I'm about to get another 8 cube one for my Ds's room and lay it down so he can put a TV on top of it.  They're a great idea if this is of any help to you.
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Post by: obbie on April 17, 2013, 05:07:50 am
  we have toys everywhere here. have given lots away.

My kids mostly play lego now. :)
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Post by: Debbiebillg on April 17, 2013, 05:14:23 am
Obbie, I've  been bundling them up (like all fisher price toys etc) and selling them on Gumtree classifieds. It's free, popular and you don't have to be pedantic about describing every little mark like you do with Ebay ! I've sold quite a bit of stuff on there. 
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Post by: Debbiebillg on April 17, 2013, 05:16:53 am
Ohh and I say that the kids are selling them to raise money for their holidays .... it stops people bargaining you down ! They won't do it to kids lol.

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Post by: obbie on April 17, 2013, 05:30:25 am
Great idea, thanks.
My kids love money, so will take photos and post on the weekend.
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Post by: Halex on April 17, 2013, 07:16:09 am
Jetstar hace changed our dlights we were leacing thursday night/fri morning midnight flight.

Dh meant to go to work tomorrow, we ae now on then8.10am flight tomorow morning.
Packing

Bye :)
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Post by: astarra on April 17, 2013, 07:24:36 am
Have a good time H  :)
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Post by: Yvette on April 17, 2013, 07:35:16 am
Safe travels
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 17, 2013, 09:49:08 am
have a great trip, does it mean you will need an extra nights accommodation?
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 17, 2013, 11:53:17 am
Quote from: Debbiebillg on April 17, 2013, 05:16:53 am
Ohh and I say that the kids are selling them to raise money for their holidays .... it stops people bargaining you down ! They won't do it to kids lol.
Great idea. Thanks I think I will do this too.

Kinder duty today :D
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Post by: Halex on April 17, 2013, 09:10:13 pm
We are staying 1 night at W sentosa & have been upgraded to a Marvelous sweet & the rest of the trip at The Shangria La.  we had the W booked for tonight anyway, but now we get to really enjoy it. The W hotel is meant to have lots of WOW factors. I booked this with hotel points & got the free upgrade from loyalty. Coudnt afford to stay there by paying, (needd to use my points) rooms start at over $500 per night, the suite starts from $1,100 pn.. We will see how the other people live :)

Having a cuppa & off to the airport :)

Very excited, dh still grumpy about change in air line times. I paid extra for him to have leg room wonder if they will honour it. He says never again will we fly Jetstar.

Looking forward to the food :)

 :)

At airport, aaagghh they changed our return flights too!!! Just fixed

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Post by: obbie on April 17, 2013, 11:56:50 pm
Have fun Hally
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 18, 2013, 12:16:31 am
have a wonderful time;D
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Post by: deedub on April 18, 2013, 02:26:01 am
Enjoy your holiday Hally.
Working from home today - discovered that for the first time ever my data allowance is used up so internet is incredibly slow. Had to tether my phone to my laptop to download work emails, luckily had 1GB of data usage left on my phone. I suspect the culprit was my DD who was watching TV shows on her school iPad during the school holidays - should have kept a closer eye on my usage! Never mind, I've discovered it will only cost me an extra $2/mth to upgrade from 25gb to 200gb, so we won't have this problem again!
Kids are supposed to have cross country carnival today, but it's cold and wet here so hopefully they will cancel. DD9 has netball training tonight, not sure what to do about dinner.... since work is pretty quiet I might sneak into the kitchen and make some soup & bread rolls!
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 18, 2013, 05:48:48 am
Work this morning then came home to make some sushi for DS need to go to the op shop to find some tea cups and saucers for Lily's High Tea birthday party, they are really hard to find  :-))
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Post by: mcmich on April 18, 2013, 06:49:21 am
How gorgeous Suzanne. One of  the best parties my daughter now 26 had was when she was 7yrs old - an afternoon tea party and I used my Royal Albert, Old Country Roses tea set.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 18, 2013, 07:13:21 am
I can't wait I think I'm more excited than she is I've bought all the decorations her invitations were delivered on Monday and we are only inviting 7 friends so it'll be 8 including Lily that way we can use the dining table and have it all set up.  we will also decorate a cupcake each
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Post by: mcmich on April 18, 2013, 08:15:01 am
Suzanne, that was the same for us. Eight including DD. It was the last time they came with braided hair, party dresses, patent leather shoes and lace around the top of their socks. We played pin the tail on the donkey, pass the parcel, all the old fashioned games.

You will look back on this with fond memories when she is a teenager and in leather when parties include really loud, thumping music and the girls eat nothing.
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Post by: dhitri on April 18, 2013, 12:46:50 pm
Hi everyone,

Just letting you know that I am still here...

Some of you may know that I've been training for a marathon... Well I completed it on Sunday! I did it! I can now call myself a marathoner, albeit a slow one :)

I would like to give a shoutout to Delightul Den, who's given me a lot of tips & encouragement.

I blogged about my marathon experience here www.rundhitrirun.com

xo
Dhitri
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Post by: dhitri on April 18, 2013, 12:49:20 pm
Oh and I am putting together a "Mix it May" challenge for myself! I want to try one new Thermomix recipe every day throughout the month of May. Pics will be posted on instagram, Twitter & FB with the hashtag #mixitmay :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 18, 2013, 01:40:38 pm
Congratulations Dhitri. A fabulous effort, well done.
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Post by: judydawn on April 18, 2013, 02:29:32 pm
You obviously like a challenge Dhitri, well done with the marathon and good luck with the TMX challenge you have set yourself.  It sounds like you will have to be very organised and do a menu plan.
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Post by: obbie on April 19, 2013, 12:27:34 am
sounds great, well done on the marathon.
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Post by: jo_nz on April 19, 2013, 03:18:18 am
Been doing birthday party prep here - wrapping pass the parcel and other prizes, making up treasure hunt clues.  Have made little calico "goodie bags" and decorating them is one of the activities.
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Post by: obbie on April 19, 2013, 04:01:30 am
at work, looking forward to going home to cook. :)
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Post by: Jadey on April 19, 2013, 10:31:03 am
I'm in bed trying to do as little as possible. I got a cold and the cough is killing me. I think it's developed to an infection so I might go and see a doctor tomorrow - or maybe I should drag my butt out of bed and go now.
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Post by: goldfish on April 19, 2013, 10:34:52 am
Have a you tried the Vicks on the feet  trick yet Jadey?  Hope you're feeling better soon!
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 19, 2013, 11:11:49 am
Hope it passes quickly jadey and you feel better soon.
Hope the party goes well Jo. Love the treasure hint idea.
Grocery shopping and day with mum. Resting weary knee which has mysteriously swollen up for the second time in three weeks with no pain :(
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2013, 12:38:28 pm
I went to a retirement gathering this afternoon. It was lovely as I caught up with people I hadn't seen for quite a while. It was lovely to see a good friend retire.
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Post by: Jadey on April 19, 2013, 02:26:47 pm
Yes the vicks on the feet is something that got me through the night last night. The only thing that worked! Praise God for all you Mums and the internet really. I'd never heard of it until recently but it basically kicked in straight away.
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Post by: droverjess on April 19, 2013, 03:50:55 pm
Glad it works for someone, I've had sticky vicky socks in bed this week but nothing happens!

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Post by: Wonder on April 19, 2013, 11:35:26 pm
Last day of holidays today so meet DH in St Kilda after he rode there and had a lovely lunch at the Stokehouse with a couple of wines, then all went to dinner at our local Thai restaurant before DS basketball game. Was a lovely day before the madness of work on Monday.
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Post by: deedub on April 20, 2013, 07:24:15 am
Ferrying kids around today. DD9 had netball this morning, a win yay! Then home to pick up DD7 who was playing next door. Walked dog, housework then took DD9 to friends place for a slumber party - I so feel for those parents lol. Mind you, we have girl from next door here ATM and she's staying the night so I could be in the same boat. It's her first ever sleepover & she's a bit anxious, but her mum & I figured staying next door was a good start - not far to go if she wants to go home!
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Post by: cookie1 on April 20, 2013, 08:01:26 am
Had coffee with DD this morning now feeling sorry for myself with a rotten attack of hay fever.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 20, 2013, 08:23:06 am
cleaning up brick dust ::)
cookie my ds7 woke this morning with a bad case of hay fever and dh just before he headed out to golf I thought with the rain it wouldn't be a problem must be the wind
I hope your get rid of it soon xxx
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Post by: judydawn on April 20, 2013, 01:54:04 pm
Tonight I was invited to Katie & her DH's place for tea - lovely pork roast with all the trimmings, a baked coconut custard with peaches for dessert and a few glasses of wine ;D  Thanks for a lovely evening with you and the dogs guys and for the little extras you sent home with me Katie - a big slice of lasagne, some new season's persimmons and some Ikea zip lock bags.  Katie knows how to spoil me  :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 20, 2013, 03:54:16 pm
What a lovely meal you had at Katie's tonight Judy.And to go home with little extras is specially good. ;)
Katie you are a very lovely person :-*  :-*
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Post by: judydawn on April 20, 2013, 04:05:28 pm
Oh, almost forgot, dear Richard fixed a few little problems on my computer too.  Got to love our computer helpers too.
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Post by: droverjess on April 20, 2013, 05:59:11 pm
How wonderful.
We are back home after a day out. DH resting.
DD on her laptop and me about to read the paper as supper ( chicken joints and potatoes ) is roasting in the oven.
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Post by: mcmich on April 20, 2013, 09:45:58 pm
What a lovely evening Judy. Thank you Katie and Richard for spoiling JD, you are both so kind.  :-*

Debating whether or not to go to the markets today, it's not actually raining but will be very damp under foot. Will do a drive by and see how many stalls there are.
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Post by: jo_nz on April 20, 2013, 10:00:11 pm
Whew, I never had a second to post yesterday, but it was a GREAT birthday party day for DS yesterday.

We got up in the morning and headed to football.  And he scored the first goal of the game, and his first in-game goal ever!   ;D
Then it was home for the final preparation for the party.  I had to adjust the treasure hunt to be indoors because it was very rainy. 
So we had:
Decorating calico bags (they LOVED this and were very focused)
Pass the Parcel
Treasure hunt, with a "treasure chest" (cash box) at the end with balloons, party poppers, bouncy balls etc to share out
"Slime" game - how much slime can you get into your cup in 3 minutes?
There was a bit of dancing and balloon chasing in between.
Then afternoon tea, then presents, then cake number one!
It was a blast.
Then before the last guest left, the first of the family members arrived for the dinner edition! 
Another few hours of fun all around - cake number 2 was a big hit - will have to check if the recipe's on here somewhere...
The kids weren't in bed until nearly 9pm! 

I'm glad we don't do them all the time, but it was pretty fun - and mostly cleaned up as we went, so just one washing basket of recycling to sort out, and one more load in the dishwasher.

Funnily enough, DS was more excited and got up earlier today - he couldn't wait to play with his toys!

We're off to Mum's today to see her before she heads to Melbourne for her holiday tomorrow!
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Post by: mcmich on April 20, 2013, 10:12:34 pm
What a wonderful party Jo. It sounds like the kids had a great time.  :D
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Post by: droverjess on April 20, 2013, 10:34:43 pm
Sounds a lovely day Jo  ;D
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Post by: goldfish on April 20, 2013, 11:01:40 pm
Wow Jo!! That'll be a day to remember... Maybe do a mini photo album for him of the day? The memories will grow sweeter for him  as time goes on! :)
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Post by: goldfish on April 20, 2013, 11:10:47 pm
Yesterday I went to a Preserving Workshop put on by the Permaculture Sydney Institute. It was a great day and really enjoyed the company, the food . . . . and, of course, all the hands on learning!  ;D

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Post by: judydawn on April 21, 2013, 12:50:38 am
Great party Jo, wish I'd had an invitation to that one ;D

Something different GF, bet you learnt a lot from that class.
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Post by: obbie on April 21, 2013, 02:13:13 am
washing, folding, cleaning the house.
DH went shopping for me. :-*

So now i can start cooking.... ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: droverjess on April 21, 2013, 08:24:02 am
Wow GF what fun!
Happy cooking Obbie!

Just getting up, lovely sunny but cold day here.
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Post by: Jadey on April 21, 2013, 08:38:24 am
GF that does sound interesting! I bet you learnt a lot!
Love seeing all those jams and preserved fruits etc in your pics. Looks awesome.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 21, 2013, 09:35:51 am
The party sounded spectacular Jo ;D
Your preserving class looks interesting GF.Hopefully you can give us all a few tips ;) ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 21, 2013, 10:11:40 am
GF that would have been interesting. What are you going to preserve first?
Jo, an awesome party.

Today I have been "sneezing". Suzanne I am glad I am not the only. I slept for 12 hours last night and had a sleep today.
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Post by: Jamberie on April 21, 2013, 10:13:19 am
Today Milliecoop1 and I went to a back-to-basics cooking class. It was good as the recipes made (and of course tasted) were not ones I've tried, but they were all in the EDC so I have the recipes :)

Everything was really yummy:
Autumn sorbet (fig, orange, cinnamon)
Lemon Parsley Juice
Basic bread with a twist (spinach)
Home made butter -this part was really useful as I don't make butter so it was interesting to see it being washed
Tuna Dip -why have I not made this before?!?!
Red lentil and Sweet Potato Soup -yum
Brown Rice Salad -excellent for feeding a huge crowd
Torte Caprese -really yummy
Chocolate custard
Gluten Free bread

I will definitely be making everything (except the GF bread as I like another recipe) again soon. And it was great to be around a bunch of people who are TMX nerds like me!
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 21, 2013, 10:58:24 am
Sounds like a great day jam.
Great party Jo. Your DS is very lucky.
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Post by: judydawn on April 21, 2013, 11:05:24 am
Sewing name tags on clothing for DH since I returned from the hospital.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 21, 2013, 11:55:06 am
Judy I remember doing that for boarding school. It is a horrible job.
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Post by: Wonder on April 21, 2013, 12:04:57 pm
Good luck with that Judy, I hate doing it for the kids and resort to a black marker. Not much here today, at a family function and ferrying kids to/from sport.
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Post by: Nikkit on April 21, 2013, 11:50:25 pm
I went to a Horse Agility clinic yesterday with my spotty horse. He jumped through hoops, walked on a bridge, stepped up onto a podium, carried a bag of cans, was rubbed all over by a tarp plus a whole lot more "scary stuff" and took everything in his stride until it came to walking through pool noodles dangling from a frame. He wasn't overly impressed with that - but when I walked through it he figured it didn't hurt Mum, so he did it too. He has never done any of it before, so I was really happy he trusted me with all the unusual things he had to do.
And to top off our day I won the "Horsemanship Award" which not-so-quietly-I'm-gonna-toot-my-own-trumpet I am so proud of me!!! It reinforces the fact that I have done so much with this horse and we have come such a long way together and I am thrilled that people that I have never met before can see that.  ;D

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Post by: mcmich on April 21, 2013, 11:59:30 pm
Congratulations Nikkit. You should be proud of yourself and your horse.   :D
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Post by: obbie on April 22, 2013, 02:30:14 am
yesterday cooking, today at work. :)
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Post by: Wonder on April 22, 2013, 04:15:41 am
Back to work today.
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Post by: Nikkit on April 22, 2013, 04:28:44 am
Thank you mcmich, am still on a high from it.  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on April 22, 2013, 04:58:37 am
Catching up on things after being away for four days looking after 4 grandchildren.

Had a handy man in this morning to look at a leak under the floor in the ensuite.  Looks like we need to cut a hole in the wall to get to it. >:( Don't know why it wasn't found during the building inspection.

Hoping to get some cookies made before a friend arrives for a cuppa.
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Post by: jo_nz on April 22, 2013, 05:15:59 am
We've been to the movies today - it's DS's birthday today. 
Then it has been a fairly quiet afternoon at home with the kids. 
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Post by: cookie1 on April 22, 2013, 05:45:34 am
Nikkit you and spotty horse are  marvellous. You must have an incredible rapport with him/her.
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Post by: mcmich on April 22, 2013, 06:45:37 am
Quote from: mab19 on April 22, 2013, 04:58:37 am
Catching up on things after being away for four days looking after 4 grandchildren.

Had a handy man in this morning to look at a leak under the floor in the ensuite.  Looks like we need to cut a hole in the wall to get to it. >:( Don't know why it wasn't found during the building inspection.

Hoping to get some cookies made before a friend arrives for a cuppa.

Mab, if it is found to be an existing problem when you purchased the property, take it up with the builder that did the inspection. If he was negligent in finding this fault then he should be liable for repairs.
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Post by: mab19 on April 22, 2013, 07:08:47 am
Thanks mcmich i will certainly be following it up.
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Post by: Nikkit on April 22, 2013, 07:55:19 am
Awwwww thanks cookie  :D
We do get on pretty well - I know it sounds funny - but he does love me. He gives me kisses, loves sharing his dinner with me - usually down the back of my neck and in my hair - but he does share. I have to share with him - he loves whatever I am eating, especially silverside and salad rolls  :o And my beer - he does like a beer on a hot day. He has it sussed now, slobbering all over the top of my stubby guarantees the rest is for him.  :-))
The biggest thing I have learned is to trust him, and he trusts me - so we're a team.  ;D
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Post by: Jamberie on April 22, 2013, 08:19:58 am
Congratulations Nikkit! Sounds like you have a very special relationship with Spotty Horse :)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 22, 2013, 08:26:56 am
He sounds gorgeous Nikkit. I guess he really has spots. What colour?
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Post by: Emme on April 22, 2013, 09:20:45 am
Your horse sounds wonderful Nikkit and very special  :)

Marie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 22, 2013, 09:57:38 am
Quote from: Nikkit on April 21, 2013, 11:50:25 pm
I went to a Horse Agility clinic yesterday with my spotty horse. He jumped through hoops, walked on a bridge, stepped up onto a podium, carried a bag of cans, was rubbed all over by a tarp plus a whole lot more "scary stuff" and took everything in his stride until it came to walking through pool noodles dangling from a frame. He wasn't overly impressed with that - but when I walked through it he figured it didn't hurt Mum, so he did it too. He has never done any of it before, so I was really happy he trusted me with all the unusual things he had to do.
And to top off our day I won the "Horsemanship Award" which not-so-quietly-I'm-gonna-toot-my-own-trumpet I am so proud of me!!! It reinforces the fact that I have done so much with this horse and we have come such a long way together and I am thrilled that people that I have never met before can see that.  ;D


Congratulations on your win Nikkit.It sounds as though you have a very special bond with your horse ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 22, 2013, 12:22:10 pm
Congratulations nikkit :)

Doctors appointment today to sort knee problem out. Of course the only time was after school and kinder, so along came DS5 and DS4.  They sat perfectly in the corner playing angry birds on mums phone whilst I spoke with the doctor. The only complaint came when I said it was time to leave! The things you do for good behaviour :D
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Post by: droverjess on April 22, 2013, 01:31:33 pm
Sorry about knee KimmyH.

Great about your horse Nikkit, well done he's  a real credit to you.  ;D
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Post by: Nikkit on April 22, 2013, 11:36:31 pm
Here he is. This is Pip my spotty horse.
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Post by: goldfish on April 23, 2013, 12:00:37 am
He's a gorgeous boy, Nikkit!  It's a beautiful thing when an animal shows how much trust they have in you!
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Post by: Halex on April 23, 2013, 12:21:40 am
Yesterday we went to Legoland from Singapore.

Glad we went but woukdnt go again in a hurry.

2 hours there, 2 1/2 back, very ht there & little shade.

Today relaxing r shopping :). or both.

Plans are in full swing for us to stay with us full time until another family to share his care can be found :)

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Post by: obbie on April 23, 2013, 12:52:11 am
Lovely horse.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 23, 2013, 02:27:30 am
so disappointed about legoland Hally ds7 is really looking forward to it,  did you get there on the tour bus?

beautiful horse nikkit

of to the doctors this morning miss Lily has tonsillitis I think  hopefully she's feeling better before we go away on Thursday
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Post by: obbie on April 23, 2013, 02:50:12 am
pretending to work.. ;D
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Post by: jo_nz on April 23, 2013, 02:54:16 am
School holidays here, so trying to keep the kids from destroying everything in sight  :-))  ;)

Since it was just DS's birthday at least he has lots of new toys to play with.  And tomorrow we will go and get fish for his new fishtank.
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Post by: mab19 on April 23, 2013, 07:51:31 am
Started getting ready for a garage sale I am having next Saturday.  Am selling off a lot of my patchwork fabrics, sewing & craft items.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2013, 08:00:22 am
Spotty horse looks lovely Nikkit.

Sorry to hear about Legoland Hally. That is disappointing.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 23, 2013, 08:57:31 am
Beautiful horse Nikkit.

Let's hope your shopping trip today makes up for the Legoland disappointment yesterday Hally ;)

Is Lily feeling better Suzanne.

Oh the joys of school holidays Jo :D :D :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 23, 2013, 09:32:58 am
Thanks cc she's still just lying around hopefully once the antibiotics kick in she should be fine we are going away for 3 nights on Thursday so I hope so

school holidays here as well Jo fun and games isn't it ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 23, 2013, 11:35:34 am
Hope lily feels better soon Suzanne. Nothing worse than sick children on holidays.

That's a shame about legoland Hally. Hope tomorrow is better.

Blood test today. I hate needles :(
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Post by: Halex on April 23, 2013, 12:29:16 pm
Legoland is nice, but it was very very hot, little shade.

We left at 7.45am on a tour. The bus took us to  the singapore flyer, we then boarded another bus about 8.45am, had to get off the bus twice for leaving & entering sinapore & malaysia, same on way home. Arrived at Legoland about 10.15,  4 hours would be enough, but bus home not until 5pm. Very long hot day.

On the plus side no queues for rides, smoe rides we just stayed on and rode again.

There are different ways to get there.
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Post by: Nikkit on April 24, 2013, 01:01:54 am
Me too Kimmy, hope you can think of something nice while it is all happening.

The last lot I had I warned the lady that I didn't do needles very well and it was best that I lay down on the bed and to please not show me anything - especially not the vials of blood at the end.
Being 6 foot 1 she looked me up and down and went "pffft, you'll be right".
So she sat me in the chair, and proceeded to wave everything under my nose. I sucked it up best I could, trying to be a big girl. (I've tried and even my big girl panties don't help me out when I have blood tests) 
She then said "all done" and waved the vials of my newly extracted blood past my face. :o I am sure she had an evil grin on her face as she did it...
I promptly lost all control sitting in that chair and slid down onto the floor out cold. Came too with her flapping around me, and she says "oh gosh are you ok, you just passed out then, for a big person you really don't do needles well do you?". My reply... "No sh!!  sherlock, I *&^%$# told you to put me on the bed!"
She apologised profusely as I got myself together and up off the floor, and she tried to be as nice as pie. I was pretty much over her by then, so left and had a little rest in my car before I came home.
Needless to say I haven't had any more tests done and sure as heck won't be going back there to have them done!
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Post by: obbie on April 24, 2013, 01:19:59 am
at work.

Nikkit, some people don't do needles well at all.
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Post by: jo_nz on April 24, 2013, 02:08:11 am
Nikkit, my mum's like that - can't do blood tests, injections, or anything with needles without lying flat down on the bed with her eyes shut for the whole procedure, plus 15 minutes afterwards.

Working at home today with the kids underfoot.  As soon as I finish the wages we are off to the swimming pool though - they desperately need to get out of here (actually, they are happy as, it's me that's ready to go out :-)) )
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Post by: judydawn on April 24, 2013, 05:24:06 am
Nikkit, maybe now she will listen to what people tell her.  Glad you got it off your chest, she deserved that tirade.
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Post by: jo_nz on April 24, 2013, 06:29:41 am
Phew, I'm worn out now after swimming with the kids.  Funny how I don't seem to do much actual swimming, but stick feel exhausted. They are off playing beautifully together (touch wood), so getting dinner underway.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 24, 2013, 10:58:01 am
Oh nikkit you poor thing. I have only recently graduated from the table to the chair. I blame the nurse who gave me my year 10 rubella booster needle. I fainted from standing upright and came too with the needle still in my arm! It didn't work so had a second go in other arm, ugh. I too am now fine as long as I don't see the needle or the blood. I thought going thru childbirth twice would fix this dilemma, but sadly not. Once a scaredy cat, always a scaredy cat :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on April 24, 2013, 01:56:06 pm
All this needle talk is making me squirm :P We took Paddy for a vaccination today and as soon as the vet brought the needle out I had to go and stand in the corner so I couldn't see it :-))

After we took Paddy home from the vet, I went for a haircut, did a shift at work, and then baked the second of DB's birthday cakes. Will put them together and decorate tomorrow :)

Suzanne, I hope Lily feels better soon :-* :-*

Jo, what fun ;D ;D
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Post by: Tenina on April 24, 2013, 05:09:45 pm
Quote from: jeninwa on April 16, 2013, 07:30:53 am
I've had a fun/busy 4 hrs Being Tenina's slaves lol doing  dishes chopping slicing and the best bit tasting all her yummy creations for her new book, you are just going to love it. Sorry cant tell you what's in the book.
It was busy but fun, now its time to go back to my real job, I get to sit and recover. Lol

But she came back for more on another day! Bless her…

Love your work Jenny!
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Post by: Frozzie on April 24, 2013, 11:54:24 pm
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Quote from: Frozzie on April 16, 2013, 09:48:45 pm
Dj that's all you needed... Hope you recover quickly and get some much needed relief soon... So hard .. Thinking of you every day xx

The kids loved every time I found one of their boxes with toys in them... They went crazy .. Dd has just emptied all of hers on the floor so very much in need of some furniture to put it all away in.. Will try today ...stuff everywhere!! At least ds toys and clothes are now all clean and put away!!

Frozzie, toys drive me mad in our house too.  The best thing we've found for storing toys and books is the expedit cube storage units from Ikea. We put baskets in some holes, books in others, and bigger toys in others. At  least it's some sort of organisation for what would otherwise be an utter mess ! I didn't buy the baskets from Ikea though, the Reject shop ($2 shop) had much stronger wire reinforced baskets cheaper.  I'm about to get another 8 cube one for my Ds's room and lay it down so he can put a TV on top of it.  They're a great idea if this is of any help to you.

Just saw this.. Funnily thats exactly what we got but got boxes from ikea too.. As we are renting didnt want to spend a fortune and the towers were perfect.. One is upright as a bookcase and the other is lying down along bottom of windows with boxes in as storage with toys.. You can fit alot in those boxes :)
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Post by: Nikkit on April 25, 2013, 01:14:54 am
I know it isn't nice - but it is good to hear that I am not the only one who is a right chicken when it comes to needles.

Judy I didn't mean to swear at the lady when I came too, but my mouth spoke before my brain engaged 1st gear, which I know is not always right, but it happens. And yes I hope she listens to people in future too!

I know what you mean Kimmy - 4 kids for me - I thought I'd be right, but I think my last precious bundle (who was born too early and didn't make it) was the end of me with needles etc. It wasn't pretty and I'm lucky I am here. I figure I have a good excuse not to like them! 

I can't even give my horses injections, not happily anyway.  My vet thinks it is hilarious! I did have to give a course of anti-biotics to my old horse once, took 5 days.... It was not good. I would try and be brave, but I would be a shaky mess by the time I got to the horse yards (50m away), almost crying. It is pretty hard to get the end cap off the needle when you have the shakes, and not stick yourself at the same time. Add that to catching a horse who hates needles too, steadying him, rubbing his chest, dry retching, shaking, stick the needle in, dry retch again, hit a bleeder - oh no! Pull out the needle, dry retch, shake a bit more, have another go, attach the syringe, push plunger, dry retch, pull it all out, try and find the end cap for the needle and put it on so I don't stick myself (not too sure if you can catch anything from horses...) and finally dry retch again!
My Miss 16 helped me one morning and was crying...with laughter. :o I was just plain crying.

And this was another time when those big girl panties were down right useless! Wonder if I can return them and get a refund?  ??? ;D
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Post by: astarra on April 25, 2013, 04:06:28 am
Oh Nikkit I am sorry to read you last precious bundle didn't make it.  :'( :'(

As for needles, they don't worry me a bit when it is me, but hate watching when the kids get theirs done  :-))  But (LOL) my DH can't cope with injections at all, he has to lie down! I find it hilarious - this big tough bloke and a tiny little needle!!!  :D :D  The docs etc were worried how he would cope watching me give birth (I was too) but surprisingly, he has been fine at the birthing part - tho not so fine when they were jabbing needles into me for blood tests etc!! He has the bed then!!!  :-))  ;D

Busy this week and next - trying to spend time making these school holidays really special for the girls - going out, doing craft and cooking etc - as next hols all being well I will have a brand new baby...... :D
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Post by: obbie on April 25, 2013, 04:32:20 am
cleaned out the kids rooms, clothes they have grown out of to give away.
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Post by: mcmich on April 25, 2013, 07:03:00 am
Went to Dawn Service at Toronto, then the 10.30 Service and march at Wangi and just back from 2pm Service at Rathmines.
We are so privileged to live in Australia.  :)
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Post by: Amy :-) on April 25, 2013, 07:30:13 am
Quote from: astarra on April 25, 2013, 04:06:28 am
Busy this week and next - trying to spend time making these school holidays really special for the girls - going out, doing craft and cooking etc - as next hols all being well I will have a brand new baby...... :D

I can't wait ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 25, 2013, 08:01:24 am
Nikkit a hug for you over your last little bundle.

I think you need to take up writing. Your posts give me a really good chuckle.. I'm lucky I can cope with needles but  I wasn't the best when DD was a baby and had to have hers.
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Post by: astarra on April 25, 2013, 08:30:07 am
Quote from: Amy :-) on April 25, 2013, 07:30:13 am
Quote from: astarra on April 25, 2013, 04:06:28 am
Busy this week and next - trying to spend time making these school holidays really special for the girls - going out, doing craft and cooking etc - as next hols all being well I will have a brand new baby...... :D

I can't wait ;D ;D ;D

Neither .... tho a bit scarey to think we are at the end of April already!! If may and June go this fast I'll be having it before I even know what I am up to!!!!!  :-))  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 25, 2013, 01:15:33 pm
Hugs nikkit. Very sad but thanks for sharing the good and the bad. Your stories make me laugh and cry.  Don't think they give refunds on big girl pants. Maybe give them to the horse!
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Post by: Nikkit on April 25, 2013, 11:16:34 pm
Kimmy - you are lucky I didn't have a mouthful of coffee then! Big girl panties on my horse...hmmm - there's been a few times he could have used them.
The thing is - as big as my backside is - his is bigger and they won't fit.  ;D

 

 
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Post by: Halex on April 26, 2013, 12:16:40 am
We went to sunday brunch at Cliffords in The Fullerton Bay Hotel,, my oh my, everything you could possibly imagine, huge arrayoif seafood, french cheeses, pastries, normal cooked breakfast food, angus roast beef, rotisserie chicken, salads & veg & a menu with a choice of about 10 dishes, then an amazing table of sweets & free flow french champagne. Heres my pork belly from the menu.
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Post by: judydawn on April 26, 2013, 12:22:42 am
Great presentation Hally.  When are you due home?
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Post by: Halex on April 26, 2013, 12:25:02 am
Sunday >:(

Judy, the food was amazing, absolutely wonderful.

I must say we have all eaten sooo much, must have gained kgs by the dozen.

Love the food in Singapore :)
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Post by: Wonder on April 26, 2013, 12:40:00 am
That looks amazing for a brunch Hally. Sounds like you are having a wonderful time.
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Post by: Amy :-) on April 26, 2013, 12:54:06 am
WOW Hally :o That looks fantastic. I'm glad to hear you've had a great food experience ;D
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Post by: Halex on April 26, 2013, 12:58:27 am
Yes we were very imprssed with the brunch. All the food we have eaten here has been wonderful.

 :)
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Post by: obbie on April 26, 2013, 01:58:35 am
Yum, love pork belly.

End of month paperwork here today :)
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Post by: jo_nz on April 26, 2013, 02:27:00 am
Urgh, Obbie, don't remind me.  Got to go in to the office tomorrow and do loads of paperwork, payments that should have been done last week, and the GST return.  All before a birthday tea party at 1.30pm.
Always a juggle with paperworkwhen it's school holidays, plus with DS's birthday last week, I was barely treading water before the holidays began.

Have had friends round today - a family with a girl DD's age and boy DS's age and one older girl.  A nice way to spend the morning.  Heading off to the doctor this afternoon for DS's pesky cough.  It's an ongoing problem, and nothing has made that much impact so far, so not sure we'll get very far today.  But he's a bit older now, so who knows - they might be able to give him something else.
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Post by: obbie on April 26, 2013, 04:16:22 am
Jo, yes have done heaps of paperwork, BAS this morning.
Weekend off to cook, Just done my WW online order.
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Post by: jo_nz on April 26, 2013, 04:40:23 am
Done my online shopping today too  ;D Delivery Monday.

DS confirmed as having (pretty mild) asthma, and we have some preventer at last.  Fingers crossed this keeps the worst coughs under control this year.  Really pleased - that was pretty much the result I was hoping for. 
Too bad I didn't take him in last week - now that he's 6, doc visits are no longer free. 
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Post by: obbie on April 26, 2013, 05:00:56 am
Our kids get bulk billed at doctors here Jo.

Glad you have got some answers.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 26, 2013, 05:58:59 am
At least you have an emanation Jo.

Great looking food Hally. I agree about the food up there, it is really lovely.
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Post by: mcmich on April 26, 2013, 06:14:16 am
Lovely meal Hally.

Glad that you have an answer Jo before all the winter coughs and colds take hold.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 26, 2013, 12:16:15 pm
Lovely meal Hally.

Birthday party today for DS6. Lots of food, cake and party games. Am completely exhausted. Smiles on DS made it all worthwhile.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 26, 2013, 05:52:14 pm
Chance and I enjoyed our walk this afternoon.Sunny but it was cold.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/eb23e4dfed1044f872e0771023262608.jpg)
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Post by: mcmich on April 26, 2013, 07:10:09 pm
Gorgeous country side and no snow CC. Looks like spring has sprung.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 26, 2013, 07:16:35 pm
The daffodils are in full bloom so Spring is certainly here. ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 27, 2013, 12:39:07 am
beautiful photo cc
today we are of to dynamite bay but woke with a shocking headache hopefully it disappears soon
green head is certainly a quiet place no shops to be found ::)
home tomorrow certainly miss sleeping in my own bed ;D
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Post by: mab19 on April 27, 2013, 08:21:59 am
Had my craft garage sale today.  A friend came and helped and we sold quite a lot of things but there is still plenty left.  Don't know what I will do with it all as I don't have a lot of storage room in the new house.  I'm feeling tired and my feet are sore so it will be take away for dinner tonight.
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Post by: judydawn on April 27, 2013, 08:24:52 am
Perhaps you can get a charity organisation to come and pick it up Margaret. 
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Post by: mab19 on April 27, 2013, 08:28:40 am
Yes Judy quite a bit of it will be going to a local charity and some to GD's kinder.
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Post by: mcmich on April 27, 2013, 10:09:17 am
Quote from: mab19 on April 27, 2013, 08:21:59 am
Had my craft garage sale today.  A friend came and helped and we sold quite a lot of things but there is still plenty left.  Don't know what I will do with it all as I don't have a lot of storage room in the new house.  I'm feeling tired and my feet are sore so it will be take away for dinner tonight.

There is the give away thread on here mab and lots of crafty members. Maybe they can take it off your hands for you?
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on April 27, 2013, 10:58:05 am
I caught up with an "old" friend. We went thru kindy and school together but haven't really seen each other for about 30 years. It was wonderful to catch up on what has been happening all these years and I really want to catch up with her again soon as 2 hrs flew by in next o no time.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 27, 2013, 12:26:10 pm
I went to Jamie's Italian today for lunch. The food was really lovely. Full of flavour but not over the top at all. We really loved it. ( DD and I) and will be going again. The service was excellent and I was pleasantly surprised as it wasn't expensive and I can afford to go again.  ;) ;)
An unusual thing for Perth the lovely bread was free, several types in a container with EVOO and balsamic.
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Post by: Jamberie on April 27, 2013, 12:33:24 pm
That's great that you enjoyed it Cookie! I love when you go to a restaurant and it exceeds (or sometimes even meets) expectations.
We went to Jamie's trattoria in London a few years ago and it was one of the best restaurants I've been to for food and service, not OTT, but the staff really knew their food and the service was fantastic. They just announced there is one opening in Canberra so I'm excited the Perth one is good :)

CC, that countryside looks like it could be on a postcard :)

CP, what a lovely day for you, how special that you could still hold a conversation for two hours...I think I'd be nervous that I couldn't think of things to say after 30years!
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Post by: Emme on April 27, 2013, 10:11:06 pm
CP, glad you had a lovely time catching up with old friend. 

Hally, that food looks scrumptious.  ;D

CC, Thanks for the photo, what a lovely spot for a walk   ;D
Have cleaned out some wardrobes and now have quite a lot of clothes for the op shop.

Marie
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Post by: Halex on April 28, 2013, 12:21:07 am
Glad to hear Jamies was good :)

All the food here is fantastic, got to konw the moroccan & indian chef at the hotel, next trip they will do a cooking class for dh & I, have his email details so just need to let them know in advance :) spoke to the indian chef about some of the spices I bought & he told me what ges with what :)

Flying home 6pm tonight >:(
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Post by: jo_nz on April 28, 2013, 12:23:21 am
I'm back in the office today, trying to get the GST return and some other bits finished up.  Going pretty well actually, so should be home with the family for the afternoon  ;D

The downside of working today is that the warehouse next door is rented by some concreting guys, and they are in there moving trucks around a lot today, so it's very noisy, with lots of reversing beeping, and a lot of vibrations.  Just a little annoying... but c'est la vie. And weekdays aren't really better with a construction site behind our building (new supermarket going up).  :-))

Hally, that's gone by quick.  I always find it hard to slip back into "reality" after a good break. 
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Post by: Halex on April 28, 2013, 12:24:56 am
I know very quick >:( 10 nights.

We did the mega zip yesterday, awesome :)

I must start packing >:(
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Post by: Emme on April 28, 2013, 12:38:09 am
Safe trip Hally

Marie
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Post by: mcmich on April 28, 2013, 01:52:25 am
It will be good to have you back Hally  :D
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Post by: Halex on April 28, 2013, 04:37:18 am
Thank you ;D

Looking forward to cooking up a storm ;D

Packing now >:( >:(
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Post by: obbie on April 28, 2013, 04:56:09 am
hope the holiday was good Hally :)
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Post by: mcmich on April 28, 2013, 07:25:47 am
Ended up at Newcastle Foreshore for lunch. It was a beautiful day weather wise.
There happened to be a fund raiser jet boat race on. A fun day. Then browsed through a couple of nurseries on the way home.
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Post by: kyton on April 28, 2013, 09:35:56 am
Would have been gorgeous in on the foreshore! We spent the morning out at Speer Point park at the kids playground which the kids loved.

Finally unpacked our suitcases from Hawaii.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 28, 2013, 12:23:22 pm
We spent the day at the Classic Car show. There was over 1000 cars on display and because it was a lovely day lots of people attended. We had to be there early and not allowed to leave until. 3.30. We usually wait until a further half hour has passed as the rush to get out is horrid.
It is a tiring day but fun.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on April 28, 2013, 01:15:56 pm
Sounds like fun cookie :)
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Post by: obbie on April 28, 2013, 09:42:27 pm
at work
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Post by: mcmich on April 28, 2013, 11:20:03 pm
Quote from: kyton on April 28, 2013, 09:35:56 am
Would have been gorgeous in on the foreshore! We spent the morning out at Speer Point park at the kids playground which the kids loved.

Finally unpacked our suitcases from Hawaii.

Kylie didn't realise you are a Novocastrian. Speer Point park is a great place for the kids always crowd there on the weekends.  :D
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Post by: Nikkit on April 29, 2013, 03:07:12 am
Cookie - was the car show up at Bindoon? Would have been a beautiful day out, the weekend was lovely here.

So nice I managed to get hubby to help me clear out the garage - I had no idea we had so many empty boxes in there! They're all on the pile ready to burn. He also decided the olives needed pruning and so I relented and said I want them trimmed to the height of the gutters. Out came the hedge trimmer, chainsaw and clippers and his gutter height and my gutter height are 2 totally different heights  ??? His version of gutter height is about a metre lower than mine. Bloody men and tools and trimming plants. I don't think I'll let him do that again. Then he went out the back with the chainsaw, stood on the lawn and asked me if any of my roses needed pruning. The answer I gave him I cannot put here  :o (It did involve parts of his anatomy and his chainsaw  :o ) Needless to say he edged back into the shed with his chainsaw and didn't come out til he thought I'd cooled off and it was safe!
 
Miss 16 is off on a driving lesson (we found a lovely local lady and are doing all the lessons etc through her)
I've washed my car, Miss 11 has vacuumed most of the house, and now we're packed waiting to go down to Mum's for the night. Have to go ball gown shopping tomorrow for Miss 16.
I think I may need a wee drink by the time that is finished. Miss 16 is not on the same wavelength as me when it comes to dresses.
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Post by: obbie on April 29, 2013, 04:45:15 am
Miss 16 is not on the same wavelength as me when it comes to dresses. :)

Most daughters arn't.

Have fun shopping
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Post by: cookie1 on April 30, 2013, 12:27:27 pm
The car show was at Whiteman Park.

I am glad we are past the 16 year old phase and especially ball gowns and the fun that goes with it. But then they look lovely on the night.
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Post by: Nikkit on May 01, 2013, 12:19:11 am
Surprise surprise...Miss 16 LOVED the dress I pulled off the rack in DJ's yesterday.  :)
We'd looked in all the shops in Garden City and finally came to DJ's. One lady had told me to go in to Subiaco to Ruth Tardyvas (sp?) and buy a gown there...uh huh - I must have looked like I was a millionaire or something! :o
 
Anyway - could not find anything worthy of trying on. I was getting a little panicked at the thought of not finding something when I saw 5 dresses, pulled them off the rack, poked her and them into the change room and said "try 'em on" in my sweetest, no nonsense you will like one of these or else voices.

She put the first one on  and I nearly died when she came out of the dressing room. My Mum was gobsmacked and even Miss 11 went "whoa...". It was pretty hard to say "that's it" without jumping up and down and squealing like a teenager. Miss 16's eyes lit up and she casually says "yeah. looks good". Mum and I were giving each other the wiggly eyebrows signal that means 'oh lordy she looks bloody amazing'!
The other 4 were no go-ers, so back to the first one. We discussed it, she twirled this way and that (and made me remember back to the days when I once had a waist...) and without further ado I took it to the counter. At this stage I had not looked at the price tag and was expecting something really scary. I opted not to look and just 'suck it up' and the lady says to me "oh you got a bargain today dear, it's on special and there's $100 off and you get a free compact mirror with it" .
Woo hoo! ;D ;D ;D
We then got shoes, a necklace, pretty bits to put in her hair for a grand total of about $350 and all well under budget!

Sorry ladies - no photos just yet, the ball is in a week and a half, so I'll endeavour to get one up then after she's had the hair and make up done.

And had to share - just pretty stoked that we got a lovely frock that isn't A) black or B) makes her look like a cheap tart.
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Post by: Yvette on May 01, 2013, 12:25:04 am
Nikkit that is great, and a bargain price for everything look forward to seeing the photos  :)
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Post by: Wonder on May 01, 2013, 12:38:25 am
Nikkit that's fantastic, it's so hard buying dresses at the age that everyone is happy with can't wait to see the pictures. My DD and her friends are all buying their dresses from an ebay shop that copies red carpet dresses from the stars, the girls all look for celebrities they like and send the size details in. I'm dubious of the the fit and quality but we'll soon see if it's a waste of $135 or a bargain!
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Post by: mcmich on May 01, 2013, 12:38:33 am
Well done Nikkit. Will be looking forward to the photos.  :D
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Post by: obbie on May 01, 2013, 12:48:03 am
Nikkit, love the last line...

Can't wait for photos
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Post by: Halex on May 01, 2013, 01:30:52 am
Very pleased, have bread on 2nd rise, pizza rolls on 1st rise & moroccan pumpkin soup done (interested as I made the recipe up from the spices the moroccan chef recommended, didnt give me quantities just a vague idea) it looks like his :)

Thans to TM in an hour :)

HHW
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2013, 01:43:44 am
Can't wait to see that photo either Nikkit.  So glad my girls didn't need to go through all this, I don't remember either of them going to a formal at all and I'm sure I would have if I had to pay for an expensive dress and all the trimmings.

Meeting a friend for lunch then taking her to see Geoff today.
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Post by: Halex on May 01, 2013, 01:54:24 am
Loved to see a photo too  :)

Kids here, lots of noise.
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Post by: mcmich on May 01, 2013, 01:58:18 am
Have a nice lunch Judy.

DH and I are off to the library and lunch. DH is going to borrow some books for his time off and said it was my turn to shout lunch LOL.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2013, 02:22:32 am
Good to see he is getting himself all prepared for what lies ahead Michele - enjoy your lunch too  :-* :-*

I didn't realise it was still school holidays over there Hally.  Put your ear plugs in or better still get the TMX cooking and you won't hear them  ;D
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Post by: Yvette on May 01, 2013, 03:02:37 am
Have a nice lunch Judy and Mich
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Post by: Halex on May 01, 2013, 03:11:03 am
Enjoy your lunches :)

Told them they sounded like wild animals ;D
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Post by: obbie on May 01, 2013, 04:03:41 am
working
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Post by: Wonder on May 01, 2013, 04:10:42 am
me too Robyn
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 01, 2013, 04:28:57 am
sorting my kitchen out again I only did it a little while ago but the fridge,  cupboards and pantry get into such a state so quickly around here its a fortnightly job
anyway half done lots for the salvos again
now waiting for the plumber to arrive and my tiles to be delivered
atm im at Lily's hair salon having my hair done;D
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Post by: obbie on May 01, 2013, 07:41:37 am
dealing with accountants :)
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Post by: astarra on May 01, 2013, 09:58:49 am
I have been cooking while DH had the day off and took the girls mother's day shopping  ;D  Then he and they all got the flu injections (the girls had one a month ago and had to have their second today,) miss3 also had her 4yr old immunisations (she will be 4 next month) so that I don't need to think about them after bub has arrived!!  :)
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Post by: goldfish on May 01, 2013, 10:00:50 am
Quote from: obbie on May 01, 2013, 07:41:37 am
dealing with accountants :)

 . . . and a smiley face, obbie??  ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2013, 12:48:19 pm
Nikkit that is wonderful that the dress buying went so well   

Hally it is when they are quiet that you worry.  :D :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 01, 2013, 01:32:22 pm
It's been a day of mixed emotions here.  Last night DH and I made the heartbreaking decision to have our beloved dog max put to sleep after 11 years together.  Sadly it could not be done until this morning, the same day as our sons 6th birthday. Trying to celebrate, trying to mourn and trying to explain to the boys that we just couldn't fix him.  Got my big girl panties on, but don't really feel like mother of the year material today.
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2013, 02:24:50 pm
A sad day indeed Kimmy but it often comes to this and no-one finds it easy.  11 wonderful years for Max with a loving family and some wonderful memories for you all. 
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Post by: droverjess on May 01, 2013, 02:31:25 pm
Sorry to hear that Kimmy.
Funny dreamt about my first dog this week. Got him when I was 16. Long time ago.

Good about the dress Nikkit.  ;D

Felt a bit better today, my throat no longer feels as if it is painfully closing, although it was very bad at 1 am.
At 6 am it had turned the corner. Hooray.
Had a walk, much better than yesterday's attempt.  Been doing lots of possible future planning phone calls and about to clean upstairs. DH home tonight.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2013, 02:35:16 pm
Good to hear DJ, turning the corner sure took you a long time  ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 01, 2013, 03:03:35 pm
hugs kimmy xxx
dj glad to hear you're feeling better xxx
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Post by: droverjess on May 01, 2013, 03:08:18 pm
Thanks JD and Suzanne  ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 01, 2013, 05:32:30 pm
Big hug kimmyh :-* It's very sad when you make that decision about a loved family pet.

Great news DJ that you are on the road to recovery ;D
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Post by: mcmich on May 01, 2013, 07:27:14 pm
So sorry to hear that news Kimmy.  :'( It is such a hard decision and so heart breaking, especially explaining it to the boys  :'(

A big hug for you all  :-*
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Post by: goldfish on May 01, 2013, 07:36:22 pm
Kimmy.. My heart goes out to you.... It's a heartbreaking decision at any time.
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Post by: mcmich on May 01, 2013, 07:42:41 pm
Hairdressers today.  :)
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Post by: Nikkit on May 01, 2013, 11:14:57 pm
Oh Kimmyh, hugs to you and your family on your very hard and sad decision about Max. Not an easy one to make and some days those big girl panties just ain't worth the material they're made from.
Hugs again.
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Post by: Halex on May 01, 2013, 11:21:34 pm
Oh kimmy, big hug :-*
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Post by: dhitri on May 01, 2013, 11:24:51 pm
Kimmy, my thoughts go out to you and your family xoxo
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Post by: obbie on May 02, 2013, 12:44:33 am
Hugs Kimmy, have the day off. I would. :-*

Goldfish, hopefully the new accountant will be so much better than the last one, and cheaper.

Great news DJ :)
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Post by: ~[fruity]~ on May 02, 2013, 05:26:29 am
book work, book work, book work, 4 loads of washing, wrangling a 2 year old, more book work, book work, book work, oh and quince paste ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 02, 2013, 05:28:05 am
Quote from: mcmich on May 01, 2013, 07:42:41 pm
Hairdressers today.  :)
Me too!
Thanks for the kind words girls. Things better today and have kept myself busy. Kids seem fine. They keep amazing me at how resilient they can be.
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Post by: mcmich on May 02, 2013, 05:38:24 am
I left home a redhead and have come home a blonde. Haven't been blonde for long time.
Can't remember if I had more fun or not - will have to wait and see.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on May 02, 2013, 05:40:12 am
Love to see a photo Michele.
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Post by: deedub on May 02, 2013, 05:41:25 am
Working from home... apart from work, doing washing, making bread rolls, catching up on forum and printing recipes. School pickup in an hour, have 2 extra kids here after school. Later taking DD & her friend to netball training.
Hope the boss never finds out what I get up to when I work from home  :D

Sorry about your dog Kimmy, so sad when we lose our pets. Mind you, I'd gladly give our dog away at the moment... the little bugger has pi**ed on my bed twice in the last 4 days!
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Post by: mcmich on May 02, 2013, 05:51:53 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 02, 2013, 05:40:12 am
Love to see a photo Michele.

Will have to wait for DH to take one. I'm only ever the same colour for 5 weeks.
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Post by: obbie on May 02, 2013, 06:04:42 am
Have fun Michelle
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Post by: cookie1 on May 02, 2013, 07:21:35 am
Quote from: obbie on May 02, 2013, 06:04:42 am
Have fun Michelle

They tell me blondes do. ;) ;) ;)
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Post by: Emme on May 02, 2013, 09:58:14 am
So sorry Kimmy, a heart breaking decision for you   Big Hug

Marie
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Post by: Emme on May 02, 2013, 10:00:17 am
Spent the last two days in the central highlands.  Snowing there yesterday and a beautiful day today.  Took this photo this morning at 7.30 before we left. 
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Post by: mcmich on May 02, 2013, 10:03:12 am
Gorgeous Marie  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 02, 2013, 10:10:22 am
Beautiful photo Marie. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 02, 2013, 12:43:13 pm
So beautiful Marie.
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 02, 2013, 01:33:57 pm
Lovely photo Marie.
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Post by: Emme on May 02, 2013, 09:21:45 pm
Thanks ladies, it is a lovely spot but can be very cold once the winter snow starts.  Good thing there is a wood stove. ;D

Marie
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Post by: goldfish on May 02, 2013, 09:25:12 pm
That is a gorgeous shot Marie.. a very beautiful part of the world !!!
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Post by: droverjess on May 02, 2013, 10:15:35 pm
Lovely view  :D
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Post by: obbie on May 03, 2013, 02:57:12 am
Lovely photo Marie, wish I was there. :)
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Post by: mab19 on May 03, 2013, 08:19:14 am
Back at our old house again today for more gardening and tidying up.  I will be so glad when the new owners take over this month.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 04, 2013, 04:51:18 am
Farmersmarket swap today.  I took SD starter and instructions,  Rosemary and apples.  This is what I got. Didn't have to go to WW.  . 
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Post by: achookwoman on May 04, 2013, 04:52:10 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/04/7a5ajesy.jpg)
Swap.
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Post by: judydawn on May 04, 2013, 05:40:50 am
What is that plant on the left Chookie?
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Post by: achookwoman on May 04, 2013, 06:26:23 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 04, 2013, 05:40:50 am
What is that plant on the left Chookie?
Judy, it is called Warrigal greens or NZ Spinach.  It grows through the summer.  You have to blanch it before you use it.  I made pesto from this lot.  I have also used it for a sweet potato and NZ spinach gratin. It is a bit rubbery and good mashed up in the TMX. 
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Post by: judydawn on May 04, 2013, 06:48:28 am
Good thing you have the TMX then Chookie, rubber doesn't sound too good LOL.
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Post by: deedub on May 04, 2013, 11:18:56 am
Busy day - DD had netball this morning, then after lunch went shopping for a birthday present for other DD to take to a party tomorrow. My friend dropped her 3 kids over around 4pm, I'm babysitting them until around 2pm tomorrow, yikes! In between did cooking & housework, walked dog etc. Right now I'm holed up in my bedroom while the 5 kids watch a movie before bedtime - I'm knackered! One of my friends kids has aspergers, so I'm just grateful there's been no meltdown yet, touch wood!
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Post by: judydawn on May 04, 2013, 11:28:41 am
Good luck deedub.
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 04, 2013, 12:35:45 pm
Good luck deedub.
Great vegies chookie. Great swap.

Housework, then auskick, more housework, cooking for dinner, tenpin bowling birthday party (thats a walk down memory lane ;) ) dinner, witching hour and now peace and quite (all boys asleep including DH) :D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on May 04, 2013, 12:51:11 pm
Sounds familiar!
I took dd to play her first game of lacrosse, bought both kids new shoes, finally caught up with all the washing from our trip away, showered some TLC on the compost heap and prepared the veggie patch for new plantings. I also made a killer hot chilli sauce for DH - couldn't find a recipe so sort of made one up. Roasted the chillies, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and capsicums on the BBQ, and then roasted a chicken for dinner whilst we all watched Beetlejuice together. Kids are now in bed and I've collapsed on the couch. Phew!
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Post by: mcmich on May 04, 2013, 08:45:53 pm
You've all been very busy.

Very excited - I'm off to Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm today. Probably with half the rest of Sydney. I've decided to drive down as it's a long train trip. Just hope the parking will be OK.  :D :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 04, 2013, 09:03:53 pm
Have lots of fun shopping Michele ;) ;D
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Post by: Emme on May 04, 2013, 09:12:36 pm
Have a great day mcmich. a fun shopping day  ;) ;D

Marie
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Post by: Halex on May 04, 2013, 09:15:05 pm
Oh mich, have fun, wish I could come :)
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Post by: Halex on May 04, 2013, 09:52:54 pm
The 3 males are off to the movies ;D ;D ;D PEACE ;D

I have to go to the apple store, i downloaded cps games on to lrs ipad & when I transfered them from mine they wiped all cps levels, so he had to start again. Now cps & lrs ipads are linked & unfortunately lr destroyed a lot if cps minecraft work. So have to see if I can unlink them as it caused a huge fight yesterday. Poor cp :-\

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Post by: judydawn on May 05, 2013, 01:33:28 am
I bet it did - I wouldn't be too happy either Hally  ;)  Good luck with Apple today and I hope the boys' ipads can work independently from now on in for a more peaceful household.
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Post by: Halex on May 05, 2013, 01:42:03 am
Yes, I sent lrs game to icloud.

Not sure what they can do, I dont want to pay for games again.

Just put some flour, eggs & oil into TM, going to try & make large pasta shells. :)
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Post by: judydawn on May 05, 2013, 01:53:34 am
You're keen  ;D  Hope they are successful, it would be a first for the forum if you can manage it.
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Post by: Halex on May 05, 2013, 02:06:33 am
Struggling with the shape, just not working, googled it, will try again.

No good
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Post by: obbie on May 05, 2013, 02:22:30 am
drop DH at golf, took the kids to 2 parks. came home and cooked breakie.
Now about to make cakes, biscuits. :)
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Post by: deedub on May 05, 2013, 05:29:55 am
Early start as one of my charges (the aspie one) was up at 5.30 making a lot of noise. Gave him his iPad and all was quiet until 7 when they all got up. My girls had swimming lessons, too many kids to take the car so 6 of us plus dog walked to the pool, my kids went to their lesson the rest of us played in the park next door. Home for lunch, then another child got dropped off (6 against 1, yikes!). Sleepover kids got picked up 20 mins ago, now just relaxing before I have to take DD7 plus friend to a party. DD9 & I will do some shopping until party pickup, then home, dropping off extra kid on the way. Thankfully dinner already organised - lamb shanks in the slow cooker.
Back to work tomorrow for a rest!
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 05, 2013, 05:44:17 am
busy deedub glad you'll get a rest tomorrow at work ;D;D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 05, 2013, 10:04:20 am
Washing, ironing, and packing. All finished now but tired. We have a Model A meeting tonight  I hope it isn't late.
Haven't looked at the forum much today either, sorry.  :'(

I won't have coverage tomorrow night in my bush camp, but will hopefully have coverage at Monkey Mia.
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Post by: mcmich on May 05, 2013, 10:08:53 am
Have a lovely time Cookie and Dh  :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 05, 2013, 10:19:11 am
Happy holiday Cookie, put your feet up and relax and we will understand if you don't check in as often.  :-* :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 05, 2013, 11:09:01 am
Enjoy your holiday Cookie :-*
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Post by: Katiej on May 05, 2013, 11:15:07 am
Have a happy and safe trip Cookie!
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Post by: Alexis on May 05, 2013, 11:18:13 am
Have a wonderful time in the warm weather - I'm so jealous. The nights are really starting to cool down in the Hills. Pat a dolphin for me.
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 05, 2013, 01:52:24 pm
Have a lovely holiday cookie. Safe travels xox
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Post by: Halex on May 05, 2013, 01:54:01 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on May 05, 2013, 10:04:20 am
Washing, ironing, and packing. All finished now but tired. We have a Model A meeting tonight  I hope it isn't late.
Haven't looked at the forum much today either, sorry.  :'(

I won't have coverage tomorrow night in my bush camp, but will hopefully have coverage at Monkey Mia.

Have a great trip, will miss you.

Coffee when you get back :)
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Post by: Frozzie on May 05, 2013, 09:59:44 pm
Have a lovely trip cookie..

Mich how was the parking at WS and pottery barn etc??

Sorting and washing bt im so fed up and not at all motivated same. Old same.. Was going to do a big cook but ended up doing fudge cake at dh request and that was it other than sausages to have with leftover salads as a gf dropped byand stayed all afternoon so just wasnt happening lol..
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Post by: mcmich on May 05, 2013, 10:18:39 pm
Quote from: Frozzie on May 05, 2013, 09:59:44 pm
Have a lovely trip cookie..

Mich how was the parking at WS and pottery barn etc??

Sorting and washing bt im so fed up and not at all motivated same. Old same.. Was going to do a big cook but ended up doing fudge cake at dh request and that was it other than sausages to have with leftover salads as a gf dropped byand stayed all afternoon so just wasnt happening lol..

I parked at Westfield Kim - so parking not an issue. I thought it would be cheaper than the train - it certainly was quicker and more convenient although $25 for parking, several tolls and nearly half a tank of petrol  ??? It's worth it though as I love shopping in Sydney  ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on May 06, 2013, 01:48:10 am
I love the idea of swapping veggies chookie. So much of the time we grow too much of one thing that ripens all at the same time, that t would be good to swap with someone who has an excess of another veggie
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Post by: obbie on May 06, 2013, 01:49:53 am
at work... not really working though. ;D
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Post by: Halex on May 06, 2013, 01:52:46 am
Busy busy, seems since lr has arrived most of my time is dealing with him & his issues.

Hopefully it will settle. His case worker is coming iver today & cp is going to a friends for a few hours to give cp a break :)

School tomorrow ;D ;D

He has wet his bed every night :( i am doing 2-3 loads per day just for him.

Off to the apple store & pharmacy, lr now has a rash all over the top of his body, itchy, maybe an allergy?

Hoping to get some cooking done, but wont hold my breath :)

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Post by: Emme on May 06, 2013, 01:55:14 am
Safe journey Cookie, enjoy your holiday  ;D

Hally, hoping you can get ipad problems sorted. You are doing a wonderful job.  :)

Marie
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Post by: cookie1 on May 06, 2013, 02:32:10 am
We are now about an hour out of the city. Just met up with our friends. You can see from the photo that we have our boats with us too, hopefully will catch some fish. We only decided to go up together this morning at 8 am. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/06/ra7yty2u.jpg)
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Post by: obbie on May 06, 2013, 02:34:43 am
Have a great trip Cookie.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 06, 2013, 02:38:13 am
have a wonderful trip and safe driving xx

housework today and the kids have a couple of friends over my tiler isn't coming today called in sick this bathroom will never be finished I'm over it >:(
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Post by: Halex on May 06, 2013, 04:11:52 am
Went to the apple store, the guy was very unhelpful until I got quite cross, a woman came over & fixed the poblem in under a minute, turns out she used to work for the dcp & totally understood my frustration.

She was very firm with both boys, she picked lr straigt away as he lookedmore concerned about being in trouble than cp with fighting over things.

Lovely girl, she left, job too intense.

 :)
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Post by: astarra on May 06, 2013, 09:50:05 am
Quote from: Halex on May 06, 2013, 01:52:46 am
Busy busy, seems since lr has arrived most of my time is dealing with him & his issues.

Hopefully it will settle. His case worker is coming iver today & cp is going to a friends for a few hours to give cp a break :)

School tomorrow ;D ;D

He has wet his bed every night :( i am doing 2-3 loads per day just for him.

Off to the apple store & pharmacy, lr now has a rash all over the top of his body, itchy, maybe an allergy?

Hoping to get some cooking done, but wont hold my breath :)



Oh H, big hugs.  :-*
About the rash - my miss3 gets a rash on the very odd occasion she wets the bed, the doc said it was cuz she is allergic to her own urine, and most people are. So that may be all it is?  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 06, 2013, 04:19:18 pm
My afternoon walk.The Beech trees have new foliage.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/8b4a15feba7013208a22541a95704202.jpg)
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Post by: Jadey on May 06, 2013, 05:40:03 pm
Have a great trip cookie!

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Post by: droverjess on May 06, 2013, 08:29:41 pm
Lovely pic CC.
Well done H  you are a star to do what you do  ;D

First warm day today. Lovely. Shame the wedding was yesterday as I kept my coat on outside all the time.

Been to the bungalow to measure rooms and walls to see what will fit. The little garden is nicer than where we are now so that will help me a lot, plus we will be together instead of these weekly separations.  Have no idea how long it will be for. Now I have to work out how to split the house, 1/3 to take, 2/3 to store. Got a bit upset on way home. Considering last week's very good news I must try harder to be positive. I don't suppose 2 weeks of amoxicillin helps with moods etc. have finished them now so hope the sore throat won't  come back for a third time.






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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 06, 2013, 08:40:44 pm
You certainly had an emotional day DJ,no wonder you feel down.It will be good that you are together and the garden sounds nice too. :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 06, 2013, 09:24:14 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on May 06, 2013, 04:19:18 pm
My afternoon walk.The Beech trees have new foliage.
Stunning photo.  I am very envious of all that green stuff!!
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Post by: mcmich on May 06, 2013, 10:56:48 pm
Sorry you have to move again DJ but at least you will be with DH.

CC lovely photo, is that the same area where you took the lovely snowy photo?
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Post by: goldfish on May 06, 2013, 11:24:32 pm
CC  that looks just beautiful!! You do live in a lovely part of the world!  Loved the photo of the dogs!  Chance certainly knew what he was doing when he chose you and your DH!! ;D ;D
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Post by: Halex on May 06, 2013, 11:41:46 pm
Brings backs memories CC. I am from a little village called Claygate in Surrey, lived in a little bumpy road with woods at the end :)


Today is all about me, kids back at school, off to gym, then out to lunch with a friend.

Dinner tonight, dont care, freezer options or something very easy :)

 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: mcmich on May 07, 2013, 12:00:49 am
Enjoy yourself Hally - you deserve a day of you time after all the sorting out and shopping for lr.   :D
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Post by: Amy :-) on May 07, 2013, 12:12:00 am
Have a great day Hally :D Well done for all the work you've put in to lr, he's lucky to have you looking after him now :-*

CC, gorgeous photo :-*

DJ, sorry to hear you are moving yet again :( I'm pleased you will be with DH and have a garden to tend to though :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 07, 2013, 12:18:21 am
beautiful photo cc ;D

have a wonderful ME day Hally,  my kids don't go back until tomorrow ;D

today I'm cleaning my house,  cooking and hopefully the tiler turns up to continue on with the bathroom a never ending story. .....
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Post by: Amy :-) on May 07, 2013, 12:23:06 am
Best of luck with that bathroom suzanne :P ;) :-*
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Post by: judydawn on May 07, 2013, 01:19:51 am
Just what Chance needs CC, trees, trees and more trees  :D - bet it takes you a while to get through there.  What a gorgeous picture.
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Post by: obbie on May 07, 2013, 01:31:42 am
Love the photo CC

Jess, at least you will be together, pain about having to move again.

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Post by: Wonder on May 07, 2013, 01:53:45 am
Lovely photo cc, I would love to walk my dogs through there.

Hally amazing work you are doing with lr and you certainly deserve your day today - enjoy

DJ, sorry about your impending move but I'm sure it will be great to be back together again and great to have a lovely garden coming into your nicer weather.

I'm working from home today on lots of phone calls but it's DH's birthday so we all went out for a surprise early breakfast and I'll take him to lunch. Unfortunately I have a Mother/son night at the school and DD is working so DH will be alone for his birthday dinner!
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Post by: astarra on May 07, 2013, 02:05:28 am
Hally, enjoy your day.  :)
Love the pic, CC, thanx for sharing.  :-*
DJ - hugs.  :-*
Happy birthday to your DH, Wonder.  :)

Today I am getting nothing done it seems, been up most of the night administering panadol every 4hrs and trying to comfort a 2yr old who decided it would be a good idea to jump off the step stool last night and hurt her foot/ankle.  :-))  Will not walk on it and wants to be carried everywhere.  :(  Took her to the doc this morning who thankfully doesn't think it is broken but acute muscle damage in the top of her foot along with a sprained ankle.  :'(  Poor kid. The doc was asking her if it hurt, and she told him "Don't wowwy bout it now, I just too tired!"  ;D  She has come home, crawled to her room and is sound asleep now (& I wish I was too, but have a 3yr old who is not interested in going to bed just now!!)
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Post by: obbie on May 07, 2013, 02:06:39 am
Astarra, it would be good if they both went to sleep at the same time..
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Post by: judydawn on May 07, 2013, 02:13:30 am
Your girls certainly keep you on your toes astarra but they all sound so cute - poor Miss 2.

Happy birthday to your DH Wonder - a weekday breakfast out, that's different but if he is going to be home alone tonight at least you have done something nice to start his day.  Like most men though, bet he is not fussed about birthdays  ;)
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Post by: Halex on May 07, 2013, 02:40:15 am
Astarra, busy, you must rest.

Rash could be the uine or i thought all the washing powder. Dermaid worked really well :)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 07, 2013, 08:11:35 am
DJ the positive is you will be with your DH.

CC a very beautiful photo.

Astarra your poor little one, she sounds cute.

We have arrived at Monkey Mia. Would you believe that they are expecting gale force winds and rain tonight, but then so is Perth. I have 3 bottles,of port so I am sure I will get through the night. We haven't put the annexe up or anything like that. Will wait for the wind  to come and go.
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Post by: mcmich on May 07, 2013, 08:16:12 am
Glad you have arrived safely Cookie - pour some port and hope the winds aren't what are predicted.  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 07, 2013, 08:45:13 am
glad you arrived safely cookie and the weather prediction is for terrible storms keep safe, I'm guessing it's nice and warm up there 19 here tomorrow
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Post by: judydawn on May 07, 2013, 08:57:52 am
Stay safe and warm with your bottle of port Cookie, glad you arrived safely and are on air now.
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Post by: Halex on May 07, 2013, 09:16:09 am
Yes dh says they are in their way. Boys cleaned up small toys & moveable objects from the back garden :)

Stay safe & enjoy the port :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 07, 2013, 09:55:43 am
Quote from: mcmich on May 06, 2013, 10:56:48 pm
CC lovely photo, is that the same area where you took the lovely snowy photo?
Yep same wood  ;D
We are very lucky where we live.Glad you all enjoyed the photo. ;D

Glad you arrived safe and sound Cookie.Keep that Port handy just in case you need it tonight :D :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 07, 2013, 01:25:12 pm
Great photo CC.
Sorry you have to move again DJ, but glad you will be with DH.
Wonder, wishing DH a happy birthday.
Oh poor miss 2 Astarra.  Fingers crossed you all sleep well and long tonight.
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Post by: Halex on May 07, 2013, 10:10:57 pm
Missed something, why are you moving DJ?

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Post by: droverjess on May 07, 2013, 10:29:33 pm
Economics H. Smaller house and right area for DH work while building up work.

Lovely sunny day today, back to wet and cold tomorrow!
That's our summer, blink and you miss it!
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Post by: Nikkit on May 08, 2013, 12:01:51 am
Port cookie1?? Oh that is the best fire starter if things get a bit chilly up there - which rules one bottle out, you are going to have to drink it, no need for fires up there  ;D
The 2nd bottle can be used for slow cooking a roo leg in the camp oven. MMmmmmm yummy!
And the 3rd, drink it!
We didn't have any wind here, a little rain, the city had more - I think your garden at home will be well watered.
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Post by: Yvette on May 08, 2013, 03:08:23 am
Hope you survived the night Cookie

Lovely photo CC
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Post by: jo_nz on May 08, 2013, 03:29:03 am
Very cold here today.  When I drove over to MIL & FIL's to drop DD off this morning, my car started beeping at me.  I was a bit concerned (it's a new car and was a new beeping), but it turns out it was just warning me that the outside temp over there was under 5 degrees.  Brrrr.  Of course DD was wearing shorts as usual.  :-))

I've been at work this morning, and just at home with DD for now, and soon we'll go and get DS from school. 
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 08, 2013, 04:58:46 am
oh jo that is cold I hate new beeps too I've been getting them a lot apparently my handbag weighs as much as a person so needs a seat belt if I have it on the front seat ::)

today I have vacuumed, dusted made all the beds cleaned the bathroom cooked and prepared dinner it's only just lunch time ;D;D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 08, 2013, 09:37:24 am
It blew a gale until about 3 am and then just poured. It is still very windy and raining but does appear to be easing. Take care everyone down south I hear you are going to get more of it tonight. 
I only required one glass of medicinal port last night. It is cooler tonight so may need one for that as well tonight.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 08, 2013, 09:44:57 am
yes my dad said port is good for warming the cockles of ones heart ::)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 08, 2013, 09:48:18 am
Suzanne my Dad used to come up to Monkey Mia to go fishing with my DH. He and I always had some Port while we sat out under the stars setting the world to rights.

Here are the necessities of this trip so far. DH put his rice custard in the photo.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/08/gasu4ara.jpg)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 08, 2013, 10:00:11 am
looks perfect cookie ;D
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Post by: deedub on May 08, 2013, 10:47:19 am
Hope the weather improves for you cookie.
Day off today, dropped off kids, walked dog, few chores at home then coffee with friends, grocery shopping. Walked to hairdresser, then popped in to local electrical store to look at TV's. of course I bought one (for kids playroom), then had to walk home with it. Luckily only a small TV, and pretty light.
Spent the afternoon rearranging furniture in playroom to find space for new keyboard, still a lot of sorting out to do up there. Picked up kids, started on dinner, took DD to music lesson, came home then left after 12 mins to pick her up again! Just finished clearing up after dinner and putting my feet up!
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 08, 2013, 12:21:04 pm
Quote from: jo_nz on May 08, 2013, 03:29:03 am
Very cold here today.  When I drove over to MIL & FIL's to drop DD off this morning, my car started beeping at me.  I was a bit concerned (it's a new car and was a new beeping), but it turns out it was just warning me that the outside temp over there was under 5 degrees.  Brrrr.  Of course DD was wearing shorts as usual.  :-))

I've been at work this morning, and just at home with DD for now, and soon we'll go and get DS from school.
Your car beeps when it's cold. How cool is that!
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Post by: droverjess on May 08, 2013, 06:26:32 pm
Quote from: *suzanne* on May 08, 2013, 04:58:46 am
apparently my handbag weighs as much as a person so needs a seat belt if I have it on the front seat ::)


LOL that happened to me at work too, but not in our car as it is too old.

Cool and grey today, we've had our two days of summer.
Helped a friend make soap today, it was fun. Tomorrow I am the photographer.
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Post by: mcmich on May 08, 2013, 08:43:43 pm
Good that you have the essentials Cookie. Hope the weather improves and a lot of fishing gets done.  :D
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Post by: goldfish on May 08, 2013, 09:12:41 pm
Cookie - love the essentials - especially the rice pudding!! ;D ;D
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Post by: Nikkit on May 08, 2013, 11:30:24 pm
Love the photo cookie - only thing missing is chocolate.
Have a great stay up there.
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Post by: Halex on May 08, 2013, 11:59:05 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on May 07, 2013, 10:29:33 pm
Economics H. Smaller house and right area for DH work while building up work.

Lovely sunny day today, back to wet and cold tomorrow!
That's our summer, blink and you miss it!

Hope the next move will be it for you. Feel for you the moves are hard work.

 :)
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Post by: obbie on May 09, 2013, 12:14:28 am
Cookie the thermie and the port... Great.
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Post by: obbie on May 09, 2013, 12:16:35 am
Today, I am work all day by myself. :)

2 staff at training course.
The other 1 at block training.

DH at home all day, getting ready for a procedure at hospital  tomorrow.  all quiet here.

Kids at school. :)
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Post by: Halex on May 09, 2013, 12:18:37 am
Great supplies cookie :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 09, 2013, 12:35:11 am
hope dh's procedure goes well tomorrow Robyn xxx

tiler is here again yipee,  work this morning then of to the shops with Lily

soap making sounds like fun dj good luck with the photography;D
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Post by: Yvette on May 09, 2013, 02:15:35 am
Hope all goes well for DH Obbie
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Post by: obbie on May 09, 2013, 02:44:29 am
Thanks Yvette, Suzzane. :)

Good thing is he is bored at home, so I now have a clean house, ironing all done, roses are trimmed.
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Post by: astarra on May 09, 2013, 02:44:48 am
Hope all goes well for your DH Obbie.

Today I have tidied the whole house and vacuumed half of it, just havind a sit-down while lunch cooks now then will do the rest of it.
Also have got 3 loads of washing washed and hung, 4th load washing now (Thursday is sheets day), have 2 girls beds remade with clean sheets, our bed half remade and miss6s still to do.
Tea is ready to cook.
Have done a bit more sorting for the girls cases for when bub is born.

.....oven is beeping, sit down is over!!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 09, 2013, 06:33:38 am
Hope your DH is ok Robyn.
Astarra I am worn out reading what you have been doing. 
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Post by: obbie on May 09, 2013, 06:43:20 am
He is still bored today... Dinner is ready for me to put in the oven.
I get to go home early tomorrow to cook. :)
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Post by: judydawn on May 09, 2013, 10:31:42 am
Great for you that DH became bored at home Robyn, other husbands would sit and watch TV, not do the housework :D
Hope all goes well for him tomorrow.
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Post by: Emme on May 09, 2013, 10:55:06 am
Astarra you certainly have had a busy day   ;D

Cookie love the photo of your essentials  ;) ;D

Obbie, hope all is well with DH. :)

Marie
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Post by: goldfish on May 09, 2013, 11:26:53 am
Robyn - hope all goes well for your DH!! :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 09, 2013, 01:38:30 pm
Wishing DH all the best Robyn.

Today I went to kinder for a Mother's Day celebration. We sang, made necklaces, drank hot chocolate and ate food the children had cooked. Lovely day.
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Post by: droverjess on May 09, 2013, 07:41:02 pm
Wishing your DH a speedy recovery Robyn.

Had a day mooching in Buxton Derbyshire while DH busy.
Home now. Bliss to have a cup of tea and a bath!

Unpacking and washing tomorrow and making bread in my new 2lb loaf tin. I will photograph tin later and post tomorrow on the shopping thread.



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Post by: goldfish on May 09, 2013, 10:01:10 pm
have you fully recovered, DJ?  It's been a pretty tenacious bug you had!  Glad you're heading into the warmer part of the year! :)
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Post by: astarra on May 09, 2013, 11:08:51 pm
Hope all goes well for your DH today Obbie.  :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 09, 2013, 11:41:53 pm
All the best for DH today Robyn.

A bit of shopping then lunch with DH  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 10, 2013, 03:48:46 am
Lily's kindy is having a day spa today so we mum's go along and get our hair and faces done and a cup of tea and cake really looking forward to it ;D
other than that trying to keep warm
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Post by: astarra on May 10, 2013, 05:02:40 am
That sounds fun Suzanne.  :D

We had pre-kinder this morning, done washing & dishes, breakfast & lunch, read stories to wind 2 tired girls down before their afternoon sleeps, tried to get the last of the tomatoes in but couldn't bend far enough to get them all  ;D, made some more apple puree (well, TM made it while we had lunch) and cleaned out the fridge. Not bad considering it is only 2pm and I was at school for 2hrs solid this morning!!!  :) :)
Next 50min (before school pick up time) will hopefully be spent sorting more stuff for the baby's arrival....(5xbags to pack, cot to get sheets onto, windows in that room to wash again, stuff to cook for freezer, etc etc etc!!)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 10, 2013, 05:11:01 am
busy busy astarra it's never ending with the arrival of a baby ;D
5 x bags that's a lot are they for the hospital?
cleaned my laundry today apparently after the bathroom is finished my laundry is getting a makeover too ::)
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Post by: Emme on May 10, 2013, 05:16:58 am
Astarra, I'm exhausted just reading what you have been doing.  :D 
Don't forget to have a rest too.  ;D

Marie
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Post by: astarra on May 10, 2013, 05:21:49 am
Suzanne 5 bags is one for each girl an :)d one labour bag plus one hospital bag.
Hoping a rest happrns after miss6 gets home from school  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 10, 2013, 05:48:08 am
oh silly me::) so your having a girl are you?
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Post by: astarra on May 10, 2013, 06:31:25 am
Not 100% sure what we are having - cuz it was modest in the scan...so doesn't that mean a girl?  ;)

I already have 3 girls = 3 bags, + 1 labour bag = 4 bags + 1 hospital bag = 5 bags!!!!  :D :D
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Post by: mcmich on May 10, 2013, 06:43:15 am
What is the difference between a labour bag and a hospital bag?
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Post by: goldfish on May 10, 2013, 06:55:05 am
I was curious too . .

hospital bag = http://www.babycenter.com.au/what-to-pack-in-your-hospital-bag

labour bag =  http://www.bellybelly.com.au/birth/your-labour-bag-what-to-pack

astarra - you have to slow down!  If you don't, I'll have to insist you come and live with me for a while!~  You're getting more done in a day than I get done in 6 months!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: astarra on May 10, 2013, 07:28:53 am
LOL - labour bag for when in the labour rooms, hospital bag for after birth in the ward!  :D

Or see gfs links!!  :) Thanx goldfish!  :-*
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Post by: mcmich on May 10, 2013, 07:30:42 am
Boy - bit complicated. Totally out of the loop. I just packed a bag and off you went  :D
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Post by: Yvette on May 10, 2013, 07:35:22 am
Me too just packed the one bag  :)
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Post by: goldfish on May 10, 2013, 07:38:27 am
1st came 2 weeks early . . .(well, according to the dr - I think she got it bang on time . .!) not sure I even packed a bag!!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: mcmich on May 10, 2013, 07:46:25 am
You wouldn't think there would be too much to pack - In the public systems they only keep mum and bub 12 hours post baby and in private 3-6 days depending whether it's your first baby and whether or not you have a caesar.
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Post by: judydawn on May 10, 2013, 08:08:05 am
Whose having the girls whilst you are in hospital astarra?
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Post by: cookie1 on May 10, 2013, 08:21:40 am
We had a prem baby so no bag packed, nursery not started etc. it gave DH something to do.  :D

I've had a lovely day today.  Slept in ( or tried to) until 8am. Washed the breakfast dishes, made the bed, swept the van, hung the washing out, ( DH had washed it) then for the rest of the day I have read, chatted, had coffee , read some more and used the iPad. What a life.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/10/jesumysy.jpg)

Our caravan isn't in this picture but we are part of the circle of vans around these trees. We sit at the tables in the middle for coffee and drinks.
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Post by: goldfish on May 10, 2013, 08:22:34 am
Quote from: mcmich on May 10, 2013, 07:46:25 am
You wouldn't think there would be too much to pack - In the public systems they only keep mum and bub 12 hours post baby and in private 3-6 days depending whether it's your first baby and whether or not you have a caesar.

My DD was born in New York .. Was at work thursday ...Went in about 9:30 pm Friday night, baby born just after midnight, home 9am Monday morning....1st child and like all hospitals nothing happens over the weekend!!! DS born in Sydney ... What a difference !! Nurses couldn't have been more lovely.. In for just under a week
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 10, 2013, 08:23:42 am
Blimey Astarra you've been busy :o
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Post by: mcmich on May 10, 2013, 08:29:21 am
Quote from: goldfish on May 10, 2013, 08:22:34 am
Quote from: mcmich on May 10, 2013, 07:46:25 am
You wouldn't think there would be too much to pack - In the public systems they only keep mum and bub 12 hours post baby and in private 3-6 days depending whether it's your first baby and whether or not you have a caesar.

My DD was born in New York .. Was at work thursday ...Went in about 9:30 pm Friday night, baby born just after midnight, home 9am Monday morning....1st child and like all hospitals nothing happens over the weekend!!! DS born in Sydney ... What a difference !! Nurses couldn't have been more lovely.. In for just under a week

They throw you out AKA "discharge you very smartly" in the States. Really if you are OK then hospitals are dangerous places to be in - full of germs.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 10, 2013, 08:59:22 am
I was at a birth Centre midwives only it was really lovely like a hotel room and I  only took one bag the longest I  stayed was 15 hrs and that was only because of the delay in signing us out ;D
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Post by: astarra on May 10, 2013, 10:21:27 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 10, 2013, 08:08:05 am
Whose having the girls whilst you are in hospital astarra?

MIL is having miss3 and 2 different auntys are having the other 2.

I hope not to have to stay too long in hospital, but would rather have what I want/need if I have to stay longer.  :)
Hope they have wifi in the hosp so I can still get my forum fix!!  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on May 10, 2013, 10:37:19 am
Nice of the park to provide seating etc for you Cookie, saves you taking your own  ;D  It looks a good place to meet.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 10, 2013, 11:43:59 am
Lovely photo Cookie. :)

Quote from: astarra on May 10, 2013, 10:21:27 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 10, 2013, 08:08:05 am
Whose having the girls whilst you are in hospital astarra?

MIL is having miss3 and 2 different auntys are having the other 2.

I hope not to have to stay too long in hospital, but would rather have what I want/need if I have to stay longer.  :)
Hope they have wifi in the hosp so I can still get my forum fix!!  ;D
Do you think your girls will miss each other? Probably not as they will be being spoiled by family :D :D :D
Goodness I hope the hospital has wi-fi as we will be all waiting to see a photo of your baby ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 10, 2013, 12:39:32 pm
Well I am exhausted after reading that Astarra. You put me to shame. Hope you can rest in hospital ;) I only packed the one bag too, but it was a big one!

Lovely photo cookie.
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Post by: Debbiebillg on May 10, 2013, 01:05:17 pm
Quote from: astarra on May 10, 2013, 10:21:27 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 10, 2013, 08:08:05 am
Whose having the girls whilst you are in hospital astarra?

MIL is having miss3 and 2 different auntys are having the other 2.

I hope not to have to stay too long in hospital, but would rather have what I want/need if I have to stay longer.  :)
Hope they have wifi in the hosp so I can still get my forum fix!!  ;D

Astarra, the more babies you have the quicker you get sent home (except if there are problems with the birth of course), don't appear to cope too well so you can stay longer and have a rest lol.  I wish I did that with my 3rd (one night in hospital). When I got home it was straight back into looking after the other two and cooking dinner, washing, cleaning etc ......... I thought geezz why did I come home so quick lol...... Family etc do everything for you when you're in hospital but once your home gggggrrrrrrrrr lol
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Post by: maddy on May 10, 2013, 03:27:04 pm
Quote from: *suzanne* on May 10, 2013, 08:59:22 am
I was at a birth Centre midwives only it was really lovely like a hotel room and I  only took one bag the longest I  stayed was 15 hrs and that was only because of the delay in signing us out ;D

I did the same Suzanne  :) it was lovely....but there's no place like home  ;)....the sooner I could get out of there, I did!


Hubby got an interesting call from one of our customers, who we supply hay to.......she told us that someone came onto her property and stole 40 hay bales, whilst she was sleeping   :o   things are looking bad here, no rain & not much hay to stretch the distance, but jeez....what a cheek!
It's pretty bad when people are considering security cameras for their hay sheds   :-\
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Post by: maddy on May 10, 2013, 03:28:11 pm
Oh cookie....I'm a bright shade of Green! 
Enjoy  8)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 10, 2013, 04:18:07 pm
maddy that's terrible hopefully you get some rain xx
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Post by: droverjess on May 10, 2013, 09:33:51 pm
What a lot of info on here!
Astarra what a busy lady you are. We wish you well with the new baby and I hope you stay and get a rest if possible.
Awful about the hay thefts.
A friend of mine has just started going to markets with her handmade soaps and Cosmetics. She had some stolen from her stall  last weekend, so hard when starting a new business from scratch.

Today I baked, washed, ironed and caught up from a few days away. Met the tree man who prunes the huge shrubs with ladders and did some phone calls for DH and sorted out my 3 days work for next week.
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Post by: Emme on May 10, 2013, 09:45:26 pm
Cookie, what a beautiful spot, glad you are having a rest.  That lifestyle is something I could get use to ;) :D

Astarra. rest up when you get the chance, once home it will be full on for you.  :)

Maddy, that is terrible to think that they would steal hay.   Hoping it rains soon

Marie
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Post by: astarra on May 11, 2013, 02:34:11 am
Maddy that is terrible.  >:(

I was spoilt this morning - slept in til 10:30am while DH looked after the girls!  :D :D
Since then I have had breakfast, done the many dishes required for my man to get breakfast for himself and 3 kids  :-))  :D, done a load of washing, tidied the toys the kids had finished with and now sitting down again.  ;D
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Post by: obbie on May 11, 2013, 02:54:44 am
DH is all good now, slept in this morning.

Cookie that place looks peacefull.
Astarra you do so much in 1 day, puts me to shame

Maddy, that is bad when they steal hay.. i love my cameras at work. ;D

Take care Jess. :)
about to bake
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Post by: cookie1 on May 11, 2013, 07:08:29 am
Stealing from rural properties is nasty. It is almost impossible to patrol all the property. We had friends who had their boat stolen from the farm machinery shed. They live about 25 km from the nearest town down a rarely used road.

We haven't been fishing today either, still a bit too breezy for our small boat. We went into Denham ( Shark Bay) this morning to buy lettuce and milk. It's 24 km away.

I'm watching AFL footy at the moment. Eagles and Brisbane. We have a satellite dish so that we can see footy and news and weather.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/11/bu6uzu8u.jpg)
This is us set up with our little boat waiting to go fishing.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/11/3aba9y2y.jpg)
The park has very few trees as you can see, we are lucky to be under some.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/11/ysu8ejen.jpg)
As you can see the park is right on the ocean front.
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Post by: Emme on May 11, 2013, 08:37:57 am
Thanks for the photos Cookie, what a lovely spot.  Hope the fish are biting when you go  :D ;D

Marie
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Post by: Halex on May 11, 2013, 08:38:12 am
Maddy, that is baaad.

Cookie, looks great, we love it up there :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 11, 2013, 09:21:00 am
Stunning photos Cookie :)
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Post by: snappy on May 11, 2013, 10:11:28 am
Cookie looks like you have found yourself a loely spot!
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Post by: mcmich on May 11, 2013, 11:29:21 am
Great spot Cookie - hope you get some fishing in soon.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on May 11, 2013, 02:13:04 pm
Do you meet the same people there each year Cookie?  It looks a lovely spot.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 11, 2013, 02:15:26 pm
Yes we do Judy. The  2 couples we travelled with in 2011 are here too this is where we all met about 30 years ago. Then there are the people we see here each May.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 11, 2013, 04:26:18 pm
One of my upholstery friends runs Artists and Makers Fairs (http://www.sallyevansevents.co.uk/home.html) during the year and today she held one at Waddesdon Manor Garden Centre..I went along and had a wonderful time looking around at the amazing products that people make.I bought a present for a good friend. ;D
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Post by: obbie on May 11, 2013, 07:12:05 pm
Yesterday, i sorted all my recipes into folders... ;D finally

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Post by: Delightful Den on May 12, 2013, 05:58:43 am
Cookie is that Nanga Station? I have stayed there a few times some years ago and it is a lovely spot.

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Post by: cookie1 on May 12, 2013, 06:24:35 am
No Den we are at Monkey Mia. A bit further out the peninsula and on the other side of it. Nanga is nice too.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 12, 2013, 11:02:41 am
Lots of reading and coffee again today. DH walked down the beach with a friend and he caught 5 whiting.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/12/y6eme9e6.jpg)
This is sunset here. We were sitting where I took the photo having a drink. Quite perfect.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/12/my9e7ava.jpg)
Looking to the right from where I took the sunset photo.
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Post by: Emme on May 12, 2013, 11:24:01 am
Stunning photos Cookie, what a beautiful spot.  Glad the fish are biting  ;D

Marie
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Post by: Jamberie on May 12, 2013, 11:42:15 am
I'm loving your photos Cookie :)

Today we packed up the last of our belongings and did the final sweep & mop of our old house  ;D We had some great times there and it is a lovely spot but now looking forward to the future :) A big sigh of relief for me tonight!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 12, 2013, 11:42:32 am
Perfect Cookie ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 12, 2013, 11:52:47 am
A new step in life Jamberie.
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Post by: judydawn on May 12, 2013, 11:59:20 am
Nice snaps Cookie.

Here's hoping your new house will be just as happy a place as the one you've just left Jamberie. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 12, 2013, 12:02:39 pm
I wish you many Happy Days in your new home Jamberie :)
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Post by: Katiej on May 12, 2013, 12:13:03 pm
Great pictures Cookie!
Best wishes for the move into your new home Jamberie.
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Post by: Jamberie on May 12, 2013, 12:25:11 pm
Thanks for the best wishes :)
We are in limbo for a little while before our new house settles :-\ but it's ok because we are able to house sit for my parents for 5 weeks then after that we will make another move... just a short one across the road ;D It will all be worth it at the end :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 12, 2013, 01:25:30 pm
Best wishes jam. At least you can keep an eye on the new house whilst you house sit :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on May 12, 2013, 02:12:56 pm
well I have pages of news to catch up on I have been so busy that I have hardly been on the forum.  

love the photos of your trip Cookie.

  Am busy putting the final touches to my speech ready for the big competition in less than two weeks ( winner of that state final goes to USA in August) , so that has been taking up a lot of time, plus hectic at work.  

today we booked our flights for a visit back to the UK in July, five of us are going but DH and DD2 are coming a bit later due to work.  I have already been planning a side trip to Barcelona, a west end show or two and a ride on the barge Campden Lock, not to mention the empty suitcases that go over and come back full, cant wait, haven't been back for over two years this time round.  

 Hope all the lovely forum ladies had a wonderful Mothers Day x
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Post by: goldfish on May 12, 2013, 02:20:40 pm
That sounds very exciting GHM! August will be here before you know it!!
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Post by: Halex on May 12, 2013, 11:30:18 pm
Ghm a great trip book.

It will come quick, we leave for ours on 16th August.

Dh has gone away for business this morning, so I am left with the 2 boys.

I have been told this is normal but lr age 11 nearly 12 managed to access our internet & he looked at girlie sites & then showed cp who said he was shocked. Have contacted the agency as we dont have a clue wht to do. We have disabled all interet apart from my ipad atm. Dh & I were both in shock.

H
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Post by: goldfish on May 13, 2013, 12:02:41 am
wow Hally - that really came out of left field for you!!!  If you can don't react to it.  If you can, explain to him - as firmly as you can - that's highly unacceptable, bring up all the aspects of respect, how these sites do not respect women (or anyone else for that matter!!) and that you won't tolerate it in your house.  Very firm clear boundaries! - and that from now on. because it was such a serious breach of what you expect, there'll be no internet access except upon request/permission.

This poor child simply doesn't know any better and because it's a fairly "normal" part of curiosity at this stage of his life and he's probably had no guidance up until now.  It'll take time and perseverance.  A huge learning curve for all involved, including your son . . . Good luck!!  Would be very interested to hear what the agency has to advise you . . .
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Post by: Halex on May 13, 2013, 12:18:36 am
Yes GF, he has no boundaries etc.

We were in total shock, never thought when I bought him the ipad that he would do that. He hid it from dh friday night but dh thought it was because he wasnt meant to be playing games. I then looked at recent searches on sunday & went into shock. It spoit mothers day.

So were having another mothers day next weekend when lr goes to respite while I have my wisdom tooth out.

It doesnt rain it pours, i was shocked also when he pulled a worm out of his bottom & showed dh. So we had to worm him too.

As I am on my own tonight so its early to bed, cp will sleep with me.

 :)
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Post by: goldfish on May 13, 2013, 12:26:46 am
11, almost 12 years without consistent basic care and guidance - it's going to be challenge Hally . .
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Post by: Halex on May 13, 2013, 12:44:28 am
Yes it is.  See how we go, if we cant cop well so it be.

We have given ourselves a time limit. Surely it can only get better.

On the plus side in 1 week he has gained 600g.

 :)
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Post by: judydawn on May 13, 2013, 12:49:41 am
Oh Hally what a problem you have there. As far as deworming goes,  I thought the whole family needed to be done if one member has them.
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Post by: obbie on May 13, 2013, 12:53:47 am
Scary Hally, it will take alot of time and patience.
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Post by: Frozzie on May 13, 2013, 01:05:18 am
Oh hally you are stronger than me.. The internet thing would have upset me but the worm thing would have sent me over the edge.. I cant handle that sort of thing sends me into meltdown..i would definately be worming everyone as alot of them are highly contagious :(
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Post by: astarra on May 13, 2013, 01:06:01 am
Oh Hally - don't know what to say, so just sending hugs.  :-*
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Post by: Halex on May 13, 2013, 01:22:25 am
Cp & lr took worming tabets, dh & I dont have them but maybe we shoukd take one. Cp didnt have worms.

I was ready to give up yesterday, but thats what veryone does. If every weekend is full of drama, once we go to the us for our trip, he wont be coming back full time, he was never meant to be full time just happened.



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Post by: Yvette on May 13, 2013, 01:57:23 am
Hally hopefully things will get better once he has been with you for a while and he knows boundaries. Hope he doesn't grow out of his new clothes with all the weight he will be putting on due to your lovely cooking  :)
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Post by: astarra on May 13, 2013, 04:45:01 am
Take care Hally.  :-*
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Post by: Halex on May 13, 2013, 04:46:09 am
I just took a worming tablet too, grossed me out the thought if it.

Waiting to hear from agency.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 13, 2013, 06:40:52 am
It was sensible to take the tablet Hally.

Hally it seems as though you are learning about some of the horrible sides of fostering. It is wise to give yourself a time limit. If it doesn't work out then you have done your best. Think of yourself and family first. I do admire you for what you are doing.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 13, 2013, 07:13:08 am
hugs Hally foster parents are wonderful my sister has 3 plus her 4 and doing it on her own don't know how she does it but the kids are wonderful she has done/is doing an amazing job xx

today I've put flanelett sheets on everyone's beds, prepared dinner, bathroom cleaned,  vacuumed and food shopping
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Post by: Halex on May 13, 2013, 07:21:54 am
Suzanne your sister does really well.

We have had many children come & go. One litte boy for 2 years, lots of respite kids, but not one long term this age that has ever really been looked after properly.

I am sure it will settle down, lets hope so :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 13, 2013, 07:31:52 am
she has had a few short term as well but the 3 she has now she will have til they are 18 two of them are brother and sister she has had them for nearly 6yrs they came over with her at Christmas and call us auntie and uncle and our parents nanna and grandad and the kids there cousins its so lovely to see these kids loved and nurtured because the first few years of their lives were horrific and still have moments
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 13, 2013, 08:43:27 am
What a traumatic weekend for you Hally.Like Cookie says you are experiencing the horrible side of fostering at the moment.Big hug :-* :-*
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Post by: Emme on May 13, 2013, 09:01:23 am
Oh Hally, you have had a very stressful time.  Hoping things settle for you soon/  Big Hug  :-*

Marie
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Post by: Emme on May 13, 2013, 09:03:59 am
Jamberie, wishing you well in your new home.   :)

GHM your trip sounds exciting and something to look forward to.

Marie
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Post by: cookie1 on May 13, 2013, 09:13:32 am
The lovely lady in the caravan over the way loves cooking. So today she decided to hold a high tea and raise a little bit of money for cancer research. The entire park holds a biggest morning tea later in the month.
This was small and good fun.
No fishing again today.  :'(

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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 13, 2013, 11:34:59 am
What a great way to raise money for a worthy charity Cookie.What did you eat ;) :D
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Post by: goldfish on May 13, 2013, 11:41:07 am
Love the photos Cookie.  All that cooking in a caravan.. Wow!! A great idea!!
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 13, 2013, 11:41:10 am
looks lovely cookie, shame about the fishing, when did do you think you will get to fish?
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Post by: cookie1 on May 13, 2013, 11:52:40 am
I ate a piece of date and walnut loaf and a dip thing on biscuits. It was lovely. I would love to have been a guts but I am eating too much up here as it is.

The forecast is looking good for fishing on Wednesday. Some of the males are going a little camp crazy. DH isn't. 

I was asked to blitz some rolled oats for a lady today. It took me all of 2 seconds but she didn't even say thank you. I hope she doesn't want anymore done, because I will say no.
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Post by: judydawn on May 13, 2013, 11:55:11 am
That's a bit rude Cookie  :o
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 13, 2013, 11:57:18 am
how rude cookie and I'd do the same a simple thank you is not that hard
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Post by: Halex on May 13, 2013, 11:23:49 pm
Loved the high tea, nice lady.

Oats lady, tell her to put them under the wheel of you car & reverse over them, I am sure it would work ;D
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Post by: Nikkit on May 13, 2013, 11:34:16 pm
Don't you just love how many goodies can be made in a little caravan kitchen!
What a lovely idea and the food looks yummy cookie!

Hmmm I can see cookies TM may be out of order the next time that oats lady comes round... or you could "accidently" leave some curry powder or chilli in the bowl for the next time you do it!

Hope the fishing weather improves Cookie, nothing like a fisherman that can't go fish.
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Post by: Emme on May 14, 2013, 12:23:58 am
That lady was very rude Cookie,  I would not do it again either. :o
Thanks for the photos, love them
Hope they catch some fish soon

Marie

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Post by: obbie on May 14, 2013, 12:58:15 am
paperwork today
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Post by: Yvette on May 14, 2013, 02:05:49 am
Very rude Cookie the morning tea looks lovely  :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 14, 2013, 03:30:00 am
What a lovely idea for the morning tea Cookie.

Don't answer any knocks on the door from the oat lady.
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Post by: astarra on May 14, 2013, 05:32:49 am
How rude of her, Cookie.  >:(

Today - shopping (all my jobs in one trip, took 2 hrs.  :P ) then made 2 batches of bread; peeled and cut 2kg carrots, peeled, boiled and oiled the potatoes, kumara and pumpkin needed for the rest of the week's dinners; Boiled (TM) some eggs for the packed lunches; dishes; 2 loads washing; sorting in the baby's room.  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 14, 2013, 05:33:59 am
went shopping with my girls and bought myself 2 pairs of shoes got 50% off the second pair which was a good job since it was still $300 ::)
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Post by: Nikkit on May 14, 2013, 06:47:29 am
Have cooked a couple of meals for tonight and tomorrow night as I'm going on a horse clinic for 2 days tomorrow.
Thursday I am hoping that the MIL will conjure up something as she arrives tomorrow off a cruise around Aus and is staying for a while with us.
Have just ridden and washed the spotty horse and hope that he behaves himself tomorrow as much as what he did today. We shall see.
A beautiful day outside today and I have more inside jobs to do  :(
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Post by: obbie on May 14, 2013, 07:21:04 am
on the phone for 75 minutes to claim a windscreen..... ???
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Post by: cookie1 on May 14, 2013, 08:13:03 am
Hally I love your thoughts re the oat lady.

Well we got out fishing about 11 this morning. It was quite rough going out but it settled down. We caught 2 black snapper and a flathead. The black snapper have to be at least 32cm long to be legal. We caught lots of pink snapper but they are banned at the moment so they had to be thrown back. DH caught a 39cm bald chin groper and they have to be 40cm to be legal.  :'(
We were happy, we have fish for dinner for a couple of nights. You can see we have the fishing sizes marked on the lid of the box the fish are sitting on.

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Post by: goldfish on May 14, 2013, 08:18:00 am
Cookie - what an excellent idea to have the sizes marked ready and waiting on the box lid!!  Just imagining your lovely spot there and what you're doing . . . have to admit to the eyes turning a might shade of green!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 14, 2013, 08:37:27 am
Nice catch Cookie :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 14, 2013, 09:43:05 am
Great fishing Cookie and nice fresh fish meals to follow.  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 14, 2013, 11:20:27 am
Nice looking fish cookie.
Can't believe some people's rudeness.  Oats woman is definitely no lady ;)
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Post by: Amy :-) on May 14, 2013, 12:06:07 pm
Not bad cookie ;D Better than a slap in the face with a wet fish.... :-))

Oat lady, what an old hag >:( >:(
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Post by: cookie1 on May 14, 2013, 12:39:37 pm
Quote from: Amy :-) on May 14, 2013, 12:06:07 pm
Not bad cookie ;D Better than a slap in the face with a wet fish.... :-))

Oat lady, what an old hag >:( >:(

LOL
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Post by: obbie on May 15, 2013, 12:52:21 am
work today, feeling great today.
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Post by: Yvette on May 15, 2013, 02:48:18 am
Great catch Cookie
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 15, 2013, 07:12:14 am
glad you are feeling great Robyn ;D

made all the beds, washing all up to date including towels then gas man came and serviced our gas log heater this morning, made some brownies,  prepared the vegetables for dinner and now waiting for the tiler to return from lunch 2+ hours is a little extreme :-\ going to have words with him
now I'm working out Lily's birthday menu shouldn't be too hard only 8 little girls ;D
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Post by: obbie on May 15, 2013, 07:44:24 am
Tea party sounds a great idea, I should do that for my DD
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Post by: astarra on May 15, 2013, 10:38:26 am
I am so looking forward to seeing the pics of Lily's birthday Party Suzanne!  :)

Today - at school for 2hrs with miss3, went to pick up miss2 from SILs and were invited to stay for lunch, so did that, home and found my new TM cookbook at the door,so got dinner right ready to cook (turned Slowcooker on too) then put 2 small girls to bed and sat down and looked thru it, then stripped and remade 2 beds (hoping it makes less work tomorrow on sheets day!), sorted more in bubs room, miss6 got dropped off after school and went to bed so I ..... had an afternoon sleep.  :-\ Had dinner, hung washing and the dishes, had a bath, about to give DH a haircut, then will  do lunchboxes for tomorrow and go back to bed!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 15, 2013, 01:16:16 pm
Today's catch. I caught them all except the biggest one, DH caught that.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on May 15, 2013, 01:58:05 pm
I'm impressed Cookie. Enjoy!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 15, 2013, 05:55:57 pm
Nice catch Cookie ;D
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Post by: Emme on May 15, 2013, 09:55:27 pm
Great fishing Cookie  ;D

Marie
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Post by: mcmich on May 15, 2013, 11:40:37 pm
Good catch Cookie  :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 15, 2013, 11:59:36 pm
What a clever cookie, no wonder DH takes you out with him LOL.
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Post by: Halex on May 16, 2013, 12:37:04 am
Dh has taken cp to his 7.30am tennis lesson, lr slept at his previous carers, so I am in bed with electric blanket & having a cuppa, loving it :)
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Post by: astarra on May 16, 2013, 12:39:06 am
Enjoy Halex - you deserve it!  :-*
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Post by: Halex on May 16, 2013, 12:42:04 am
Quote from: astarra on May 16, 2013, 12:39:06 am
Enjoy Halex - you deserve it!  :-*

Thank you, I am loving it ;D
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Post by: obbie on May 16, 2013, 12:45:06 am
at work ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 16, 2013, 01:51:39 am
Bliss Hally.
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Post by: mab19 on May 16, 2013, 01:58:46 am
Caught up with the ironing. Not my favourite job.
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Post by: mcmich on May 16, 2013, 03:45:04 am
DH was supposed to be discharged today but has a very high temperature.   :(  Tomorrow it is.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 16, 2013, 03:58:33 am
oh no Michele I hope he's home with you tomorrow hugs to you xxx
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Post by: goldfish on May 16, 2013, 04:06:34 am
Mich - wishing Don a very speedy recovery from what's causing that temp and hoping he can get back home quickly!
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Post by: mcmich on May 16, 2013, 04:16:17 am
Hope it resolves quickly - he has done so well, has had minimal pain, managing everything.
He feels pretty ordinary today though.  :(
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Post by: deedub on May 16, 2013, 04:58:07 am
Poor DH Michelle, hope he hasn't caught some nasty hospital bug.
Working from home today, been pretty busy but managing to fit in some forum time. School pickup later, then taking DD to netball training around 6. It's cold & wet here today, so I'm hoping that training gets cancelled so I don't have to go out tonight!
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Post by: mcmich on May 16, 2013, 05:04:15 am
I hope he hasn't got anything nasty too dee.

Yep, hope netball has been cancelled and you can kick back and have soup and fresh bread rolls for dinner.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 16, 2013, 08:45:09 am
Sorry to hear Don wasn't discharged today Michele.I hope he feels better tomorrow :)
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Post by: Emme on May 16, 2013, 08:50:29 am
Michele, hoping DH is soon feeling better and will be home with you tomorrow.  :)

Marie
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Post by: astarra on May 16, 2013, 09:47:54 am
Hope Don is feeling better soon Michele.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 16, 2013, 10:26:25 am
Mich I hope you get to bring Don home tomorrow.

We went fishing today and caught nothing of legal size. So the fishing tub is empty tonight.  We must have thrown back over 50 undersized pink snapper and black ones. DH caught a pink snapper 60 cm long but had to throw it back. It was very pleasant out on the water today.
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Post by: Jamberie on May 16, 2013, 11:51:47 am
Glad the weather was pleasant even if your basket was empty Cookie.

Work today :( but interesting work :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on May 16, 2013, 12:58:22 pm
DD 15 is in Les Mis at school poor thing has very bad flu! I am trying hard not to catch flu prior to my big weekend of speaking but I am surrounded by sick people!!!! Looking forward to going to see Les Mis performance tomorrow.
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Post by: Yvette on May 17, 2013, 03:06:06 am
GHM hope the flu doesn't get you  :) My DS's favourite musical is Les Mis he would love it if his school did it. They are doing Godspell atm two more performances left.
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Post by: astarra on May 17, 2013, 03:29:24 am
Hope you keep well GHM

Today I am under strict 'rest' direction, after hours of contractions last night. Going back to the midwife for a check this afternoon.  :-\   :)
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Post by: obbie on May 17, 2013, 03:34:39 am
take care Astarra, maybe a early bub.. :)
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Post by: Wonder on May 17, 2013, 04:10:42 am
Rest up Astarra
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Post by: cookie1 on May 17, 2013, 04:21:20 am
Take care Astarra
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Post by: Emme on May 17, 2013, 04:29:06 am
I am glad your resting Astarra, take things easy for a while  :)

Marie
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Post by: Yvette on May 17, 2013, 04:39:55 am
Good luck Astarra  :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 17, 2013, 07:15:54 am
Went for a walk with DH along the lake. He walked for 10 minutes and sat on sunny bench and waited for me to come back.
He did very well considering it's his first day home. Took a couple of photos while he was waiting.
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Post by: goldfish on May 17, 2013, 07:19:08 am
What a beautiful spot, Mich!  I'll bet DH is glad to be home!! :D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on May 17, 2013, 07:56:57 am
Sounds like things are going well Mich , lovely place to live.
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Post by: astarra on May 17, 2013, 08:11:15 am
Just beautiful Mich.  :)

Thanx all, midwife appnt went well tho she said to pack the bags and put the in-laws on stand by, as she doesn't think it will be too far away. In bed now, girls at in-laws and we are going there for tea.  :) :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 17, 2013, 08:24:01 am
astarra thinking of you and let's hope baby bakes for a couple more weeks rest up xxx
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 17, 2013, 08:24:49 am
Beautiful photos Michele.Lively to hear Don is at home with you :)

Take care Astarra and rest :-*
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Post by: mcmich on May 17, 2013, 09:53:56 am
Rest up astarra. Hope you don't need that packed bag too soon.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on May 17, 2013, 10:07:44 am
Glad to hear DH is home Michele and well enough to go for a little walk.

Looks like we are all going to be aunties again soon Astarra.  Are the girls excited about the impending birth?
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Post by: Katiej on May 17, 2013, 10:36:36 am
Lovely photo's Michelle, I'm glad your DH is home.

How exciting Astarra  :D
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Post by: obbie on May 17, 2013, 11:02:19 am
Great photos Michelle.

A baby soon Astarra, great, rest up while you can.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 17, 2013, 11:36:27 am
Beautiful photos Mich.

Hang in there Astarra.
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Post by: astarra on May 18, 2013, 01:21:23 am
Still here so far girls, hoping we have a couple more weeks but guess we will have to wait and see. Girls very excited, ask everyday "How much longer"  ;D  So hope I can get online in the hosp to let you all know when it arrives!!  :) :) :)
Bit more sorting today and will make the cot, but think that will be about the total of what I am allowed to do. DH home so will be a bit easier to rest!  :-*
One of the teachers at Miss6's school who was due 5 days before me had a little girl on Thursday night, yesterday was meant to be her last day teaching!!  :D :D :D 
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2013, 01:23:16 am
That's leaving it until the last minute astarra  ;D
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Post by: Emme on May 18, 2013, 01:34:08 am
What a beautiful spot Michelle, glad DH is home and doing well.  Thanks for photos  :)

Astarra, rest up and take things easy while you can.   :) Good to know everything is okay

Marie
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Post by: obbie on May 18, 2013, 02:34:38 am
Today, baking, home alone now for a couple of hours.
Going grocery shopping soon.
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Post by: jo_nz on May 18, 2013, 05:32:57 am
Soccer with DS this morning - was very enjoyable as I had the day off from coaching (since I helped at training the other day).
Then just been at home with the kids while DH is at work - just a normal day  :-))
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Post by: cookie1 on May 18, 2013, 09:49:25 am
We went into Denham (Shark Bay) this morning to get some  fresh food and the newspaper. Had lunch and then I had a Nanna nap and it is now 4.47pm. Day nearly done.  :D

We went in to Denham last night to watch the fireworks put on at the end of the fishing fiesta. They weren't bad for a little country place and of course no problems parking or leaving after the show.
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DH took some sunset photos again tonight,as,there was a lot of cloud around.
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 18, 2013, 12:48:43 pm
Rest please Astarra. And legs crossed for a little longer too ;D :D

Auskick, housework, washing, lunch at my sisters and knitting! Mum has taught me, which is a big enough task, plus she is left handed and I am not. My plan is to make a throw blanket with lots of knitted squares. Have finished one square with no dropped stitches. Yeh!
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Post by: Wonder on May 18, 2013, 01:58:34 pm
DS had he first hockey game today, he was goal keep eradicate gear was way to brigade he couldn't walk at all!  Then took DS for a haircut, homeland got everything ready for pizza dinner with parents, made Parmesan bread sticks, babaganoush, apple and apricot pies, went to DS's basketball then home for tea with mum and dad. Sitting down now waiting for DS and his mate to settle down and go to bed.
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Post by: goldfish on May 18, 2013, 03:35:05 pm
Cookie - those photographs are just wonderful!!  What a great break you're having!  How much longer do you have there?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 18, 2013, 08:15:53 pm
Lovely photos Cookie  :)
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Post by: Emme on May 18, 2013, 10:27:14 pm
Thanks for the photos Cookie, they are lovely

Marie
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Post by: Wonder on May 18, 2013, 10:29:41 pm
Cookie, wonderful photos. It sounds like you are having a great time.
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Post by: obbie on May 18, 2013, 11:19:33 pm
Great photos cookie

about to start more baking
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2013, 11:30:42 pm
Lovely pictures thanks Cookie.  The first time I ever saw fireworks like that was in a country town here called Barmera many, many years ago and I was super impressed too. 
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 19, 2013, 01:34:02 am
looks lovely cookie is it warm up where you are?
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Post by: mcmich on May 19, 2013, 01:46:48 am
Lovely photos Cookie.  :D


Up early this morning and off to the Lions Markets. Bought a whole butternut pumpkin for $1.80 and a plant.

Have put dinner in the crock pot and we off to lunch and a walk along the foreshore.
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Post by: johnro on May 19, 2013, 02:11:24 am
Fantastic pics Cookie - thank you!!! In the midst of putting 5th b'day cake together with DD - Rapunzel tower - WIP pic below

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Post by: obbie on May 19, 2013, 02:23:52 am
looking good Johnro
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Post by: mab19 on May 19, 2013, 04:28:02 am
Lovely photos cookie, makes me want to visit WA again we loved it over there.

Wow johnro, can't wait to see the finished cake

Sorted out the linen press this morning and am now waiting for visitors for afternoon tea.
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Post by: johnro on May 19, 2013, 06:00:30 am
...done, dusted and delivered to Miss 5 Tangles party - DD and I did the castle cake when her sister was 5, 2 yrs back and she wanted the same but it was a Tangles themed party so why not do Rapunzel!!!!

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Post by: Emme on May 19, 2013, 06:11:50 am
Johnro, that is fantastic, so beautifully done.  I am sure she will love it.  :)

Marie
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Post by: johnro on May 19, 2013, 06:19:41 am
Thank you Marie, the tedious work - roof on the tower was done by DD, with the exception of the hair it really was quite simple despite being time consuming for DD over the past week
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Post by: obbie on May 19, 2013, 06:43:22 am
Johnro, that looks fantastic, well done.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 19, 2013, 06:56:07 am
johnro what an amazing cake it is gorgeous you and your dd are very talented ;D;D
Lily would absolutely love it :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 19, 2013, 06:56:21 am
That is a beautiful cake Robyn, you are very talented.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 19, 2013, 07:01:41 am
Robyn that cake is truly amazing. You should both be very proud of it. How is your foot?

Suzanne we are up here until June 5 th. it is cool today but has been beautiful for the last week or so. Shorts and t shirt weather.
This morning DH used the tmx and made a sultana cake and we cooked it in the Easi-Cook and then invited everyone for coffee and cake. It was all eaten.
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This is the Easi-Cook he baked it in.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 19, 2013, 07:17:10 am
oh how clever cooking your cake in that I had one never used it so gave it to my brother.
 your dh's cake looks delicious too no wonder it was all eaten ;D

shopping this morning for soccer boots ds needs them for inter school sports a waste of money really when he only needs them for 6wks but what can you do
also bought some stuff for Lily's party I'm getting really nervous about it silly I know but our very first one with friends ::)
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Post by: mcmich on May 19, 2013, 07:22:01 am
You have a very clever DH Cookie - very nice looking cake.

I'm sure the party will go off well Suzanne. At least the bathroom will be finished.  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 19, 2013, 07:33:05 am
Thanks Michele I guess my issue is it's not going to be one of those parties that has baby animals or magicians or a fairy to entertain the girls but an old fashioned pass the parcel,  pin the handle on the tea pot and make some fairy wings as well as having morning tea and yes the bathroom will be finished
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Post by: cookie1 on May 19, 2013, 07:44:10 am
Suzanne it will be loved by all the children.
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Post by: mcmich on May 19, 2013, 07:53:17 am
That sounds like a fantastic party Suzanne. The kids will love it.  :D  They love party games.

You don't have to pull off a Donna Hay spread and re-mortgage the house to have a lovely party.

How many children do you have coming?
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Post by: obbie on May 19, 2013, 08:11:21 am
Suzanne, those party's are the best. Love pass the parcel.

usually we have about 80 kids for party's here.
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Post by: Emme on May 19, 2013, 08:13:40 am
Great cake Cookie  ;D

suzanne, don't be nervous it sounds like a great party and I am sure the girls will have a wonderful time.   :)

Marie
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 19, 2013, 08:28:59 am
just 8 including Lily so not too many
thanks for the encouragement ladies off to order the kids table and chairs and balloons  so I'll use the dining table for the food etc that way the eating table won't be overflowing with stuff just flowers and cups teapots etc
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Post by: Halex on May 19, 2013, 08:56:53 am
Just back from a lovely lunch at Bistro Guillame. (Sp) at Burswood.
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Post by: judydawn on May 19, 2013, 08:57:19 am
Robyn, love the cake - such a talented family you have.  DD sounds like a chip off the old block, you must be very
proud of her efforts too.

Cookie, nice to see DH is into cake making.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 19, 2013, 09:14:05 am
Fantastic cake Robyn.I wouldn't have known where to start.:D :D :D

Amazing what you cook when you are on holiday Cookie.Clever DH who made a lovely looking cake  ;D

I hope the party goes well Suzanne ;) ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on May 19, 2013, 12:13:06 pm
Robyn that is a fantastic looking cake.  Very impressive.  :) :)

Cookie I am impressed with your DH cooking that lovely looking cake in the easy cook.  :) :)

Good luck with the party Suzanne.  :)

I kept busy today, first I took a load of tree cuttings to the tip. Then I chopped a weeks worth of fire wood and weeded the front rose beds. Then this afternoon I went for a mountain bike ride through the local bush.

 
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 19, 2013, 12:18:32 pm
Thanks cc and dd,;D  
you have been busy dd I spent 2hrs in the garden yesterday and today I found muscles that I didn't know I had even hurts to bend down ::)
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Post by: astarra on May 19, 2013, 01:17:40 pm
Good luck with the party Suzanne! Hope those muscles stop reminding you they are there before too long!  :-*
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Post by: obbie on May 20, 2013, 02:34:20 am
Gosh Den, show us a photo of your roses :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 20, 2013, 04:03:17 am
Was the party yesterday or is it still to come Suzanne.
I love kids parties especially the old style  :D
Sorry I have lots of catching up to do on the forum.  Babysitting today as DIL is working extra shifts in the lab.
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Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2013, 04:24:37 am
Nice to see you back posting after your holiday MF.
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Post by: Emme on May 20, 2013, 04:26:28 am
Welcome back MF, hope you had a lovely holiday  :)

Marie
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Post by: Yvette on May 20, 2013, 04:26:41 am
Wow Robyn I would not want to cut that cake just beautiful  :)

Cookie hope you didn't invite oats lady to morning tea  ;)

How was the tea party Suzanne?
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Post by: Amy :-) on May 20, 2013, 04:28:52 am
Nice to see you back MF :D :D :D

Suzanne, hope everything is going well at the party ;D

Den, well done with the wood chopping ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 20, 2013, 04:32:09 am
welcome back mf you have been missed ;D
party is on Thursday so still some organising to do at least not a lot of food quantity wise tea cup biscuits,  mini cupcakes,  fruit kebabs, fairy bread, pink macarons, pink lamingtons and finger sandwiches and rosey tea should be enough, what do you think?
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Post by: Amy :-) on May 20, 2013, 04:34:20 am
Ooops, I'm not keeping up :-)) Menu sounds great Suzanne ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 20, 2013, 04:39:36 am
Thanks everyone it's good to be back although will be less frequent for the next few weeks.

The food sounds perfect Suzanne it will be an awesome party  :D
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Post by: Yvette on May 20, 2013, 04:50:57 am
Welcome back MF  :)

Hope the party goes well on Thursday Suzanne  :)
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Post by: Emme on May 20, 2013, 05:08:57 am
Food lists sounds fine Suzanne  :)  It will be a lot of fun.

Marie
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Post by: obbie on May 20, 2013, 05:10:12 am
sounds good Suzanne

Great food for a High Tea
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Post by: cookie1 on May 20, 2013, 07:08:34 am
Lots of coffee and chatting again. It's cold and windy. Good reading weather.

'Oats'lady left yesterday. I believe she has gone north where it has been raining heaps.
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Post by: Yvette on May 20, 2013, 07:16:29 am
That's karma then cookie  :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 20, 2013, 07:22:33 am
 ;D ;D ;D if her oats gets wet it will turn to mush now it has been ground up.  ;D ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on May 20, 2013, 08:01:57 am
Quote from: obbie on May 20, 2013, 02:34:20 am
Gosh Den, show us a photo of your roses :)

You don;t want to see my roses Robyn, I am not a gardener. They are looking a bit wild at the moment. I need to dead head and give a mini prune so we can get to the letter box without weaving between the rose bushes along each side of the  path.  :-))
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 20, 2013, 08:32:41 am
Welcome back MF,you have been missed :-*
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 20, 2013, 08:38:24 am
Thanks CC  :D

Everything seems to be on the up and up here  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 20, 2013, 08:45:29 am
Quote from: MF on May 20, 2013, 08:38:24 am
Thanks CC  :D

Everything seems to be on the up and up here  :)
That's such good news ;D
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Post by: mcmich on May 20, 2013, 09:44:45 am
Good to have you back MF. How was the holiday?
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 20, 2013, 09:49:39 am
Holiday was good thanks Michele.
It was great having all the family together. The restaurants didn't know what hit them when 21 of us were turning up  ;D
Both kids and adults had a great time and all can't wait to do it again  ;D


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Post by: Emme on May 20, 2013, 10:21:39 am
MF, sounds like you had a great time on holiday  and would have been special with all the family together.  :)


Marie
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Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2013, 10:27:34 am
I love seeing families on holiday together - yours is a rather big family MF and organising such an event must have been very hard.
Wonderful, just wonderful.
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 20, 2013, 10:38:32 am
Hello MF. Good to hear from you and that you had a great holiday.

Suzanne the high tea menu sounds great. I am sure the girls will love it.  I think you should hide some pink bubbles in the back of the fridge for you ;) ;D
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Post by: rainbow on May 20, 2013, 10:39:13 am
Lovely photos cookie, great spot up there, we are back from our trip over east, really loved the Murray River area, so green in places, so time to settle down catch up on the forum and get some work out of Thelma (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/20/u2a2ytuz.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 20, 2013, 10:47:42 am
Welcome back rainbow.Good to hear you had a great trip :)
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Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2013, 11:24:02 am
You seem to have been gone for ages rainbow, glad your trip was an enjoyable and a safe one.  Back to the grind now though.
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Post by: Emme on May 20, 2013, 11:27:20 am
Welcome back rainbow, looks like a lovely spot.  Thanks for the photo

Marie
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 20, 2013, 11:31:43 am
welcome back rainbow a beautiful photo we are very lucky to live here such beautiful spots we have and thanks to our forum friends we get to see places we haven't been to yet ;D
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Post by: obbie on May 20, 2013, 09:54:50 pm
Hi Rainbow..
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Post by: goldfish on May 20, 2013, 10:07:32 pm
Welcome back, Rainbow and MF - you've both been missed!! :D
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Post by: Yvette on May 21, 2013, 01:10:16 am
Welcome back Rainbow  :)
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Post by: obbie on May 21, 2013, 01:35:16 am
at work
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Post by: jo_nz on May 21, 2013, 02:10:06 am
working at home  :)
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Post by: Halex on May 21, 2013, 02:15:30 am
At home recovering from wisdom tooth out >:(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 21, 2013, 02:34:43 am
Gorgeous photo Rainbow.  :)
It's amazing so many forum members sharing photos from so many different places
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 21, 2013, 02:37:37 am
oh Hally hope it's not too painful, I remember having all 4 out at once would rather go through child birth ::)
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Post by: Amy :-) on May 21, 2013, 02:39:15 am
Glad to hear the deed is done Hally, take care and hopefully the recovery won't be too bad :-* :-* :-*

Nice to see you're home safe and sound Rainbow :D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2013, 03:16:54 am
Lovely photo Rainbow. Is it taken at Mannum? We love the Murray and are always happy spending lots of time along there.
Welcome home.
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Post by: obbie on May 21, 2013, 03:27:56 am
My darling wants me to do some work... ;D ;D

I am, I am on here, printing more to go home to cook. :)
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Post by: astarra on May 21, 2013, 03:30:18 am
I have a little niece here today - just a few weeks younger than my miss3, they are playing so nicely together.  :D
So I am getting some sewing done!  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2013, 03:34:38 am
Hally I hope your mouth isn't too painful.

This is what the boys do when they can't go fishing. Right at the back of our van so they can call for coffee.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/21/5u9etegu.jpg)
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Post by: Yvette on May 21, 2013, 04:44:36 am
Good one Cookie maybe you better put headphones on so you cannot hear them  :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 21, 2013, 05:14:40 am
Hope you aren't feeling too bad Hally.
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Post by: Halex on May 21, 2013, 05:26:01 am
I am unable to talk at the moment. I have swelling & a lot of bruising. I cant open my mouth very far.

It can only get better :)
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Post by: Yvette on May 21, 2013, 05:29:58 am
Hope you feel better soon Hally  :) :)
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Post by: obbie on May 21, 2013, 05:35:27 am
Get better soon Hally
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2013, 05:36:29 am
Hally that would describe exactly how mine was when I had one out years ago. Take care.
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Post by: Wonder on May 21, 2013, 06:32:45 am
Take care Hally hopefully it will only be a day or two and you'll be feeling better.
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Post by: mcmich on May 21, 2013, 08:16:18 am
Hope it all settles down fast Hally.  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 21, 2013, 08:48:55 am
Quote from: Halex on May 21, 2013, 05:26:01 am
I am unable to talk at the moment. I have swelling & a lot of bruising. I cant open my mouth very far.

It can only get better :)
Poor you,take care :-* :-*

Nice photo Cookie.And they say women can talk :D :D :D
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Post by: nazar on May 21, 2013, 09:02:04 am
 welcome back rainbow , it sounds like you had a great time
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 21, 2013, 10:39:18 am
Welcome back rainbow.

Hope you feel better soon Hally.
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Post by: Halex on May 21, 2013, 11:53:49 am
Thank you everyone, hoping tomorrow is better. Such a waste of time >:(
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Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2013, 07:54:25 am
I had a visitor today while I was sitting in the annexe reading. There are quite a few of them wandering around the park. They do poo everywhere.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/22/sapatemy.jpg)
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Post by: Halex on May 22, 2013, 08:09:35 am
Wow :o
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 22, 2013, 08:31:12 am
That was a surprise Cookie :o
Oh look at that sunshine,turning green with envy  8)
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Post by: goldfish on May 22, 2013, 08:47:43 am
Quote from: Halex on May 21, 2013, 11:53:49 am
Thank you everyone, hoping tomorrow is better. Such a waste of time >:(

Hally.. Wishing you a very speedy recovery! Just take it easy whatever you do!
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Post by: judydawn on May 22, 2013, 09:55:27 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 22, 2013, 07:54:25 am
I had a visitor today while I was sitting in the annexe reading. There are quite a few of them wandering around the park. They do poo everywhere.

They peck fingers too if you try and feed them Cookie - my 47 year old DD remembers that from when she was only 5  :-))
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Post by: goldfish on May 22, 2013, 10:07:32 am
Wow, Cookie - they do everything on a big scale over there . . . the nearest we come to scavenging, bold birds is the ibis - one of which stole a sandwich from DD (years ago) at Taronga Zoo ;D

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/22/aza4u6en.jpg)
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 22, 2013, 10:26:16 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 22, 2013, 07:54:25 am
I had a visitor today while I was sitting in the annexe reading. There are quite a few of them wandering around the park. They do poo everywhere.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/22/sapatemy.jpg)
Maybe he wanted his oats blitzed cookie??? :D
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Post by: goldfish on May 22, 2013, 10:47:23 am
 ;D ;D ;D  A bit rough blitzing them before they've been sowed, Kimmy!!!
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Post by: astarra on May 22, 2013, 10:47:56 am
LOL Kimmy!  :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on May 22, 2013, 11:59:05 am
It was probably a chook once. Watch it when you go to the toilet  ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2013, 12:01:06 pm
Love it Kimmy.

Yes CP they sure do a big yucky dollop when they need to go. There are about 20 around the park. They even walk the Main Street in Denham.
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Post by: rainbow on May 22, 2013, 12:47:50 pm
I'm not fond of emus cookie, but we had a few around campsites, checking out the dogs left overs, but it makes you realise you are out of the city ha ha   Thanks for all the welcome back messages 😄😄😄
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Post by: mcmich on May 22, 2013, 11:06:41 pm
Wow Cookie, hope they are friendly.

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Post by: jo_nz on May 23, 2013, 12:12:33 am
Exciting times at my house today  ;) I have spent the morning cleaning up DS's bedroom.  I usually try and get him to "help" but sometimes it's good to whip through when he's not around - time to discard the 50 paper planes and paper hats he's made lately.  ;D

Having a quiet day at home with DD today - we wanted to go for a short train ride, but it's a cold wet day today, so the park at the other end wouldn't be so much fun.  Hopefully next week. 

We certainly don't have any animals like that in the campgrounds I've stayed in!  The last one had ducks and swans, but that was it. 

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Post by: Halex on May 23, 2013, 12:14:32 am
Great work on the planes & hats, bet that gave you great satisfaction :D
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Post by: astarra on May 23, 2013, 01:04:37 am
Today for the next few hours I am going to be on my own, so am hoping to get all the bags packed and ready, and the baby's room cleaned and finished setting up!  :D :D
Also if I get time I am going to have a sleep!  :-[ :-\ :-)) :D
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Post by: Halex on May 23, 2013, 03:09:00 am
Dont know where to add ths, but here will do.

The competition is really good, its made me re-look at my edc book & other TM Books which I must admit I hardly use, so well done HO, MODS & MM.

H :)
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Post by: deedub on May 23, 2013, 04:25:03 am
Working from home - had an electrician around to look at the down lights above one of my kitchen benches which stopped working months ago; wasn't an issue until now as it gets dark so early and I need to see what I'm doing in the kitchen. All 3 went out at the same time, tried changing globes, no luck. So when sparky came and I flicked the switch to show him they weren't working, imagine my surprise and embarrassment when one of them turned on! He then just jiggled the globes and got another one to work, still need a new globe for the other. Pretty expensive globe! Just about turned myself inside out explaining to him that no, really, they weren't working before, I tried them heaps of times  ;D Now I feel like a dumb female  :(
Expecting my brother to arrive this afternoon from Adelaide, he's staying one night with us then home again tomorrow. Kids are excited, I'm trying to figure out what to feed him - the man lives on junk food!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 23, 2013, 08:53:23 am
Quote from: Halex on May 23, 2013, 03:09:00 am
Dont know where to add ths, but here will do.

The competition is really good, its made me re-look at my edc book & other TM Books which I must admit I hardly use, so well done HO, MODS & MM.

H :)
I agree Hally.It does make you re-look at the TM Books. :)
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Post by: judydawn on May 23, 2013, 12:25:38 pm
Deedub, I hope your brother didn't resort to takeaway - I'm sure a home cooked meal would be far more appealing to anyone who doesn't bother cooking for themselves.

The same has happened to me with tradespeople.  Called for an a/c repairman as it didn't work one year and blow me down if someone hadn't turned it off outside at the wall - probably little grand-kids, certainly not me.  $160 charge so they serviced it anyway and a good lesson learnt.  Another time GS fiddled with the Miele oven and I didn't know how to fix it, luckily for me the Miele man didn't charge me.  I'm sure there are other instances but what the heck, someone has to keep these people employed  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 23, 2013, 12:43:02 pm
We sat chatting all morning and drinking coffee and cakes. This afternoon we went out fishing. The tide isn'tt the best at the moment but we did catch a cod about 45 cm long.

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Post by: Amy :-) on May 23, 2013, 12:52:02 pm
Drinking cakes Cookie? They must have been very undercooked lol ;D
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Post by: judydawn on May 23, 2013, 12:55:05 pm
Had visitors, waited for my toaster delivery then did food shopping, visited Geoff, went down to DD's for tea and bought the young fellow home for a sleep-over.  We chatted the whole 30 minute drive home - on my part it was to keep him awake but in the end he asked if 'we could stop talking now'.  Phew, just made it home and into bed -  5 minutes later
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Post by: Halex on May 23, 2013, 01:25:17 pm
Oooh JD, lovely

Quote from: judydawn on May 23, 2013, 12:55:05 pm
he asked if 'we could stop talking now'.  Phew, just made it home and into bed -  5 minutes later
LOL


I know JD cp sas mummy its lovely talking but can we stop now :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 23, 2013, 01:25:32 pm
That is a lovely picture Judy. Makes you want to cuddle up next to him.

Busy day too. Kinder drop off, school drop off, undie shopping for DH at target (apparently his aren't comfy anymore ;)), vacuumed house, clean both bathrooms and toilets, three loads of washing, cooking, throwing out DS6's vast supply of cereal box creations (just like you Jo nz :D), cooked carrot cakes and macaroni beef, school and kinder pickups, swimming and two games of netball. Phew day over. And DH has the nerve to ask me what have I been doing with all my spare time!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 23, 2013, 01:33:40 pm
Not under cooked cakes Amy, liquid cakes!!!!

Judy he looks so Angelique. 
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Post by: courton on May 23, 2013, 01:39:16 pm
JD, next time something goes wrong with your Miele appliance call their customer service centre...they try to help you over the phone if possible. I have saved myself a few home service calls this way.
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Post by: judydawn on May 23, 2013, 02:02:33 pm
Thanks Courton, will do.

Thanks girls, had to share this one with you.
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Post by: Katiej on May 23, 2013, 02:05:58 pm
Your GS looks so cute and relaxed Judy  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on May 23, 2013, 02:17:47 pm
Quote from: Halex on May 23, 2013, 03:09:00 am
Dont know where to add ths, but here will do.

The competition is really good, its made me re-look at my edc book & other TM Books which I must admit I hardly use, so well done HO, MODS & MM.

H :)

Have I missed something?  ???
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Post by: judydawn on May 23, 2013, 02:20:07 pm
You must have Den.  Check it out here http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=13262.0
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 23, 2013, 06:26:44 pm
Wonderful photo of your GS Judy.A perfect angel ;D
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Post by: mcmich on May 23, 2013, 10:40:31 pm
Gorgeous photo JD.  :D
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Post by: astarra on May 24, 2013, 12:04:39 am
He is just adorable Judy.  :-*
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Post by: obbie on May 24, 2013, 12:35:01 am
He looks so cute JD. :)
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Post by: Yvette on May 24, 2013, 01:11:59 am
So peaceful Judy don't you just love it when they are asleep  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on May 24, 2013, 02:21:35 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 23, 2013, 02:20:07 pm
You must have Den.  Check it out here http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=13262.0

Thanks Judy.  :) I read the comp thread and though about my favourite recipe from one of the official TM books. It made me realise I have only ever used the EDC and all of my favorite recipes are from her or Tenina.  8)
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 24, 2013, 04:25:41 am
Going like the clappers today to clear my desk - we're off to Scotland (Glasgow / Stirling) for a couple of days tomorrow to catch up on my family, then on to Hungary (Budapest) for a week for a conference, then back again to start clearing my desk once more of everything that has been dumped there whilst I was away ... it never ends!  Looking forward to the break away, but not the loaded desk when I return.

Au revior all - until I am home again (Frozzie, forgive my spelling if that is not correct!).
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Post by: Yvette on May 24, 2013, 04:32:26 am
Have a great trip Marina  :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 24, 2013, 05:48:56 am
Have a good trip Cuilidh  :D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on May 24, 2013, 06:56:32 am
Have a good trip.
I have had a free day, so I did a little housework (boring >:( , went to Spotlight (always dangerous) and then visited my parents as I hadn't seen them since Mother's Day. Picked DS up after 3 days at school camp, and he was still wearing the same clothes as Wednesday (eww >:() . I think he had a good time, although he asked me not to talk to him on the drive home as he was too tired! I've ascertained that he also slept in the same  clothes too as he couldn't find his Pj's (didn't look for them, more like!)
Boys!
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Post by: judydawn on May 24, 2013, 06:57:19 am
It sounds like a great trip Marina, relax and enjoy it.
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Post by: mcmich on May 24, 2013, 07:12:30 am
That's boys for you ES. He is still here to tell the tale and probably had the best time.
I recall one time when DS went to school camp and turned his undies inside out to get another wear out of them -YUK
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Post by: judydawn on May 24, 2013, 07:15:02 am
I wouldn't worry too much over it ES, he's home now and under Mum's rules.  I imagine lots of the kids went home looking the same LOL.
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Post by: Halex on May 24, 2013, 07:17:41 am
Sounds like the camps lr goes on, but there is a lot of mud involved with lr :)
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Post by: Katiej on May 24, 2013, 07:21:05 am
Have a wonderful trip Marina xx

ES oh no, guess that's boys or you.

Today we have picked up our friends from Sydney who are visiting Adelaide for a few days and we've driven driving to Penola. We are staying a couple of days, visiting wineries in the Coonawarra region.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 24, 2013, 07:24:41 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on May 24, 2013, 04:25:41 am
Going like the clappers today to clear my desk - we're off to Scotland (Glasgow / Stirling) for a couple of days tomorrow to catch up on my family, then on to Hungary (Budapest) for a week for a conference, then back again to start clearing my desk once more of everything that has been dumped there whilst I was away ... it never ends!  Looking forward to the break away, but not the loaded desk when I return.

Au revior all - until I am home again (Frozzie, forgive my spelling if that is not correct!).

Enjoy the homeland Marina.
Good old Glasgow  ;D
I have cousins  in both Glasgow and Stirling too.
Hope you get dry weather  ;)
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Post by: judydawn on May 24, 2013, 07:28:27 am
Have fun Katie, bet you are the nominated driver for the weekend LOL
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Post by: EmeraldSue on May 24, 2013, 07:33:23 am
Sounds lovely Katie.
Didn't take me long to unpack DS's bag from camp as everything was still clean.  LOL
Wish me luck trying to get him into the shower tonight.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 24, 2013, 08:34:25 am
Have a lovely trip Marina.

From what I know of boys ES that sounds fairly normal.  ;D :D :D

DH has gone out fishing with someone today. He doesn't know this guy very well so I hope it all goes well. Our best friends are leaving tomorrow so we will miss them. Still lots of others up here.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 24, 2013, 09:57:53 am
Have a great trip Marina.pack your snow boots,Scotland had snow yesterday :D :D

Enjoy your few days with your friends Katie ;D

ES your DS sounds very normal to me :D :D
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Post by: mcmich on May 24, 2013, 10:00:43 am
Quote from: Katiej on May 24, 2013, 07:21:05 am
Have a wonderful trip Marina xx

ES oh no, guess that's boys or you.

Today we have picked up our friends from Sydney who are visiting Adelaide for a few days and we've driven driving to Penola. We are staying a couple of days, visiting wineries in the Coonawarra region.

That sounds lovely Katie. Have a good weekend.  :D
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Post by: Katiej on May 24, 2013, 10:14:47 am
Thanks. Having a great time so far!

Yes Judy, I'm the designated driver 😃
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Post by: obbie on May 24, 2013, 10:53:18 am
Katie, that sounds fun.

Michelle, you deserve to celebrate... have a few bubbles 2morow. :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 24, 2013, 11:24:04 am
Have a lovely trip marina.

Oh ES, now I know what I am in for!

Enjoy the wineries Katie.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 24, 2013, 01:02:33 pm
Have a wonderful time Katie.

DH has returned with 4 lovely big fish. I must be his jinx. I had fun sitting home reading.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/24/esyzeje9.jpg)
Almost sunset, from behind the tree.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/24/yse4a5ur.jpg)
Another sunset. I take my iPad when we have drinks and can't help myself snapping away.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 24, 2013, 01:44:55 pm
Beautiful cookie and hope you enjoyed your drinks  ;D
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Post by: Wonder on May 24, 2013, 09:51:18 pm
ES, I'm sure most of the boys did the same thing, there's never enough time at camp to get everything done so why waste time on looking for clothe or showering. Both my DS and DD have come home with a bag of clean clothes and all their shower products untouched, so it's not just boys!!
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Post by: obbie on May 24, 2013, 10:02:02 pm
sounds like my son too Wonder.
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Post by: Emme on May 25, 2013, 12:25:59 am
Have a great weekend Katie  ;D

Scotland sounds great Cuilidh, hope the weather is nice for you.  Take care  ;D

Cookie, fantastic photos again, what a beautiful spot. Glad you are resting up  ;) ;D

Marie
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Post by: rainbow on May 25, 2013, 12:41:30 am
I know what you mean about taking iPad with you, it's so easy just to take a shot Cookie, good the fish are biting. Lovely weather here in Albany but don't think it will last, taking the dog to the beach and catching up with friends, have a good weekend everyone 😄😄
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Post by: obbie on May 25, 2013, 04:17:50 am
washing, folding, cooking, cleaning kids rooms.... :)
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Post by: goldfish on May 25, 2013, 04:19:27 am
Quote from: obbie on May 25, 2013, 04:17:50 am
washing, folding, cooking, cleaning kids rooms.... :)

Same here, obbie - except for the kids rooms . . ;D ;D
Sounds like the Saturdays of my childhood  :D - the more things change, the more they stay the same!! :-)) ;D
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Post by: jo_nz on May 25, 2013, 05:13:00 am
Had mum here, so took her to the local wool shop - usually a lovely range of higher-end yarns, but must be a little low on stock.  I was a bit disappointed, but she found something.

And we had to make a trip to the pet shop for a new fish for DS - poor Spiderman the fish is no longer with us  :( And we only got him a month ago! So Iron Man has a new friend now, also called Spiderman. (well, the movies have sequels, I guess)

Love the photos Cookie.
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Post by: deedub on May 25, 2013, 07:51:31 am
Early start (for a Saturday) as we went out for breakfast with my in-laws - last time we'll see them for 6 months as they're off to their house in Greece this week, their annual trip.
Then took DD to netball, home for lunch & a bit of cooking before a friend dropped off her 2 DD's for a play date while she goes to a meeting. So while kids are all playing happily, I'm relaxing with the forum.
PS: my brother did go & get M&cca's! Hopeless!
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Post by: mcmich on May 25, 2013, 08:40:26 am
Quote from: goldfish on May 25, 2013, 04:19:27 am

Sounds like the Saturdays of my childhood  :D - the more things change, the more they stay the same!! :-)) ;D


I love that saying GF  :D

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Post by: cookie1 on May 25, 2013, 01:04:03 pm
Went into Shark Bay this morning. Bought a bit of fresh food, a paper, Lotto and came back again.

Went fishing this afternoon instead of watching my footy team win. Big mistake, no legal fish to bring in. I caught a 65cm pink snapper but of course he had to go back in again.  :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 25, 2013, 03:40:33 pm
celebrated Lily's actual birthday today she had a wonderful day as did we all.
 4 yrs gone in the blink of an eye wish the days would slow down a little :-[
she did say something cute at bath time
Lily- is it still my birthday
me - it sure is until you wake up tomorrow
Lily - wow its been going for hours ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 25, 2013, 04:12:24 pm
That's so cute suzaane :D
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Post by: obbie on May 25, 2013, 11:28:50 pm
cute Suzanne. ;D

Goldfish, the more i get older, the more its the same as my childhood, with my kids..
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Post by: Amy :-) on May 25, 2013, 11:45:06 pm
Quote from: *suzanne* on May 25, 2013, 03:40:33 pm
celebrated Lily's actual birthday today she had a wonderful day as did we all.
 4 yrs gone in the blink of an eye wish the days would slow down a little :-[
she did say something cute at bath time
Lily- is it still my birthday
me - it sure is until you wake up tomorrow
Lily - wow its been going for hours ;D

ROFL ;D ;D ;D ;D
Lily is such a cutie Suzanne :-*
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Post by: Halex on May 25, 2013, 11:48:44 pm
Lily is very cute :)

Bummer cookie about the snapper, whats the legal size?
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Post by: goldfish on May 26, 2013, 12:07:41 am
Quote from: obbie on May 25, 2013, 11:28:50 pm

Goldfish, the more i get older, the more its the same as my childhood, with my kids..

 ;D ;D ;D  Know exactly what you mean, obbie!!!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on May 26, 2013, 12:08:18 am
Kids say the cutest things, one of the reasons we don't want them to grow up too fast Suzanne. Lily sounds a gorgeous little girl.
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Post by: Halex on May 26, 2013, 04:09:06 am
Just been told we are going on a picnic, ooohhh ok, 30 mins to find, cook & organise picnic. I do have a bottle of wine :) maybe I should just take that ;D
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Post by: goldfish on May 26, 2013, 04:36:17 am
Hally.. 2 bottles be better!!:D
Please be sure to let us know how you pull it together!! Knowing you it'll be a feast!!! ;)
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Post by: Halex on May 26, 2013, 04:52:25 am
All done & packed :)

Edc dip, cheese platter (4 types), cold meat platter - ham, salami& roast chicken breast, fresh bread rolls (lucky) assorted crudities, assotted crackers & bimby chocolate cup cakes from the freezer. Plus some quiche which dh bought for my teeth :)

Bittle of Happs Fuschia wine & water, not bad for approx 30 mins, mayybe I could get a job with Jamie Oliver ;D lol

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Post by: obbie on May 26, 2013, 05:01:09 am
Amazing what we can do in 30 minutes....
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Post by: cookie1 on May 26, 2013, 05:36:27 am
This morning we went to a Biggest Morning tea. Everyone took a plate and there was so much food. We had an auction afterward and more money was raised. A lovely total of $2137. A super effort for a tiny place like this.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/26/usaseqy3.jpg). Our wonderful auctioneer. He did a great job.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/26/4esa8uqa.jpg). One table of food.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/26/2ery8a4a.jpg). Another table of food.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/26/anu5e9y6.jpg). Our very special lady who happily takes our money.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/26/ypa7apa7.jpg). Our lovely $20 fruit cake.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 26, 2013, 05:50:16 am
great photos cookie and what an amazing amount of money raised well done;D;D
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Post by: Halex on May 26, 2013, 08:19:31 am
Great photos & gret fund raising :)

Good effort :)
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Post by: mab19 on May 26, 2013, 08:50:02 am
Happy day today. :)  I finally got my new computer.  My other one died of old age and now I am  trying to catch up on everything.

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Post by: cookie1 on May 26, 2013, 08:53:52 am
Indeed a happy day. There is nothing worse than a dud computer.
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Post by: goldfish on May 26, 2013, 09:34:20 am
Cookie - what a great effort!!  Congratulations to everyone concerned - and I'll bet it was a load of fun. too!! :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 26, 2013, 10:01:54 am
Lovely to see the photos of your Biggest Morning Tea Cookie.Amazing amount of money raised,congratulations to you all :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 26, 2013, 10:29:56 am
Great photos cookie. Wow that's a lot of fundraising for one morning tea.
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Post by: judydawn on May 26, 2013, 12:33:40 pm
It's amazing how much money can be raised at these morning teas  -  people are very generous.

I cooked, caught up on jobs around the house before visiting Geoff today (his sister was there early).  My DD and GK's came in later in the afternoon and I ended up going out for tea to the Lakes Hotel with them.  I never know what my day will bring these days.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 26, 2013, 01:32:07 pm
It's lovely to have surprises Judy.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 26, 2013, 01:36:25 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on May 26, 2013, 05:36:27 am
This morning we went to a Biggest Morning tea. Everyone took a plate and there was so much food. We had an auction afterward and more money was raised. A lovely total of $2137. A super effort for a tiny place like this.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/26/usaseqy3.jpg). Our wonderful auctioneer. He did a great job.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/26/4esa8uqa.jpg). One table of food.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/26/2ery8a4a.jpg). Another table of food.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/26/anu5e9y6.jpg). Our very special lady who happily takes our money.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/26/ypa7apa7.jpg). Our lovely $20 fruit cake.

Well done cookie nothing better thank raising money and helping others  :)
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Post by: obbie on May 26, 2013, 09:47:00 pm
Lovely day out Judy.

Cookie, thats alot of money from 1 morning tea, well done.
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Post by: Emme on May 26, 2013, 10:13:02 pm
Lovely day out for you Judy, glad you enjoyed it.  :)

Cookie, that was a great fundraising effort.  What an array of food.


Marie
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Post by: mcmich on May 27, 2013, 12:19:36 am
Great fund raiser Cookie  :D

Glad you had a nice day Judy.  :D
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Post by: astarra on May 27, 2013, 01:25:31 am
Great fundraising effort, Cookie.
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Post by: Yvette on May 27, 2013, 01:39:20 am
Great effort Cookie that is an amazing amount of money  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 27, 2013, 04:41:51 am
cleaning cleaning cleaning never ending around here::)::)
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Post by: obbie on May 27, 2013, 04:42:59 am
quiet at work. Kids are here sick with colds from the snap cold weather.
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Post by: astarra on May 27, 2013, 04:43:10 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on May 27, 2013, 04:41:51 am
cleaning cleaning cleaning never ending around here::)::)

+1!!  :-))  :-))  
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 27, 2013, 04:45:17 am
lucky I enjoy it astarra;D;D
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Post by: Wonder on May 27, 2013, 04:58:46 am
working from home and sneaking looks on here.
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Post by: astarra on May 27, 2013, 05:10:19 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on May 27, 2013, 04:45:17 am
lucky I enjoy it astarra;D;D
I enjoy the end result!!!  :D  :D
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Post by: jo_nz on May 27, 2013, 05:11:24 am
Been having a nice day with DD, but glad I got the washing done - a cold snap coming through here as well.  High of 8 degrees expected tomorrow, with snow on the hills!!  Brrr (we shouldn't get snow here - much to the kids' disappointment).  Think I might have to make some soup or some other winter comfort food.

Suzanne, know what you mean about cleaning!  Just endless - vaccuumed Sat, Sun and today, and looks like I need to do again, but can't as the kids have too much stuff out already!  Where does it all come from?  We've been out half the day!
We have dark carpet so it shows all the bits, but it's also very satisfying to vacuum as you can really see the difference  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 27, 2013, 06:30:14 am
I hear you jo ;D
I love sitting back when it's all done with a cup of tea looking at how clean the house is and then the delights get home from school and my bubble is burst ::)
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 27, 2013, 10:42:06 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on May 27, 2013, 06:30:14 am
I hear you jo ;D
I love sitting back when it's all done with a cup of tea looking at how clean the house is and then the delights get home from school and my bubble is burst ::)
Ooh yeah I hear you too ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 27, 2013, 01:47:02 pm
We went fishing this afternoon and it was a positive time. We were only out for about 2 hours and then it got a bit rough so we came in.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/27/taru5aba.jpg)

I caught the biggest and the smallest, DH caught the middle one. The baldchin groper gave me quite a battle, it was great fun.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on May 27, 2013, 02:07:10 pm
Great catch - did you eat them for dinner?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 27, 2013, 05:23:04 pm
As you know it was Louis first birthday today.We had a lovely family day together with a BBQ at lunchtime and this afternoon had birthday cake.My DD allowed Louis to have a taste of the chocolate cake and my goodness he loved it. :D :D :D
DH made Louis a box of wooden bricks as one of his presents.I thought you might enjoy seeing them.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/2908f32659bbd5ee0bb5cdf979848c55.jpg)
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Post by: goldfish on May 27, 2013, 08:33:58 pm
Looks like a good dinner or two Cookie!

CC that's a beautiful set of blocks.. Louis will get a lot of enjoyment with them!! Your DH is a very talented wood craftsman...
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Post by: judydawn on May 27, 2013, 11:45:33 pm
So glad to hear Louis was allowed to taste his cake CC, there will be no stopping him now whenever he sees cake ;D

The blocks are great, kids love blocks - great job DH!
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Post by: Wonder on May 28, 2013, 12:05:42 am
Great to hear he was able to taste the cake but you may have started something you'll have no control of now!
The blocks are lovely, looks like great craftmanship.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 28, 2013, 12:06:59 am
beautiful blocks cc, so glad you all had a wonderful day and Louis enjoyed his cake ;D

Lily has a play date today we are going to make some fairy wings so that should be fun ;D bit wintery so an inside day I think;D
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Post by: Halex on May 28, 2013, 12:07:39 am
CC the blocks are lovely, great work dh :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on May 28, 2013, 02:26:36 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 27, 2013, 01:47:02 pm
We went fishing this afternoon and it was a positive time. We were only out for about 2 hours and then it got a bit rough so we came in.


I caught the biggest and the smallest, DH caught the middle one. The baldchin groper gave me quite a battle, it was great fun.

Fresh fish!!

Yum... Wish I could fish like you,  Cookie :)
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Post by: jo_nz on May 28, 2013, 02:57:59 am
Been at the office for the morning, and about to head off to pick up DD from kindy and then DS from school.  Then going to watch a basketball game tonight.   8) 

It is SO cold here today.  Winter is here now.  :( Luckily I managed to find an extension cord in our storeroom today so I could heat the office. 

I love the wooden blocks, CC!!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 28, 2013, 03:42:22 am
Thanks BZB. I think it is a matter of being there when they bite. We often come back empty handed.

CC what lovely blocks. My DH was impressed too.

We went out to breakfast this morning   Enjoyable apart from the seagulls trying to take your food.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/28/nebagadu.jpg)
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Post by: mab19 on May 28, 2013, 03:42:56 am
Washed the sheets and towels this morning, hopefully they will be dry enough to bring in later today.

I have spent the last hour looking for my camera.  :-)) Can't remember where I put it and Iwanted to take a photo of my bread.

Lovely blocks CC.  I am sure they will get a lot of use.

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Post by: Emme on May 28, 2013, 05:24:14 am
Those blocks are wonderful CC, I am sure Louis will spend a lot of time playing with those.  Well done DH.

Cookie, that is a beautiful spot.  :)

Marie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 28, 2013, 08:40:23 am
Lovely spot for breakfast Cookie. :)
DH was chuffed about your comments on the blocks everyone,thank you :-*
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Post by: Delightful Den on May 28, 2013, 12:27:27 pm
I drove to Perth last night for a 9 am doctors appt this morning. I was having breakfast at a cafe just down from the surgery about 8:30 when she called me to cancel our appointment.  :( I know that she can't help  getting sick but I wish I had found out before driving 200km.
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Post by: Amy :-) on May 28, 2013, 12:28:25 pm
Oh what a bummer Den :(
I don't suppose the breakfast was worth the drive? :-))
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on May 28, 2013, 12:35:11 pm
Quote from: Delightful Den on May 28, 2013, 12:27:27 pm
I drove to Perth last night for a 9 am doctors appt this morning. I was having breakfast at a cafe just down from the surgery about 8:30 when she called me to cancel our appointment.  :( I know that she can't help  getting sick but I wish I had found out before driving 200km.
Den that must have been frustrating.  I got a phone call at 7:30 this morning to "remind" me I had a doctors appointment at 10:30 i felt like saying "helooo I know I have a doctors appointment, i booked it yesterday and I am currently sleeping because I am sick!!!!"  but they never let you know if the doctor, dentist etc is not there.  I hope you enjoyed your breakfast!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 28, 2013, 12:39:50 pm
Den that is awful. Did you tell them you had driven up especially? Although I don't suppose it would have helped.
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 28, 2013, 12:41:38 pm
Love the blocks CC. DH is very skilled.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 28, 2013, 12:52:10 pm
that is a bummer den,  some doctors have a policy if you cancel less than 24 hours before your appointment you have to pay pity they don't offer the same service in return ::)
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Post by: Delightful Den on May 28, 2013, 02:41:23 pm
The breakfast was nice, mushroom, ham and Gruyere omelet with a cappuccino, but it wasn't worth the drive. I did have a few other errands to run so I finished them and drove home. I got home early enough to get to the gym while it was still mostly empty.  :)

My doctor is really good. She wouldn't have cancelled unless she was really sick. She said that she was hoping to be well enough to see patients but it wasn't to be. 

I did get to sample one of the best coffees I have had in a long time. There is a little coffee place in Plaza Arcade called Standing Room Only (there are no seats), the coffee was divine.  ;D
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Post by: maddy on May 28, 2013, 02:57:39 pm
Long way to go for a cup of joe Den!!  Although, a coffee that good can be worth the Km's   ;)

Today I took DS & 2 class mates to next level of our areas cross country....they didn't make it to the regionals, but all ran well.
The boys were surprised with all the elbowing & pushing that happens to get in front, but kids are quite competitive at 11!  I'm sure many of them are coached.  They were more pleased to get out of school for the day  ;)



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Post by: obbie on May 29, 2013, 12:47:43 am
at work today, so I am on here. :)
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Post by: Yvette on May 29, 2013, 12:57:12 am
Bummer Den
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Post by: jo_nz on May 29, 2013, 01:27:10 am
Maddy, I'm surprised even with DS's sports sometimes how competitive certain teams/people are!  He's in age 4-6 soccer, and a yr 1&2 miniball team (so 5-6 yr olds - some might turn 7 during the year). 

I've been at the office this morning, but was too cold so come home to work here.  DD due home soon though, so won't be getting a lot more done really.
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Post by: Halex on May 29, 2013, 02:20:21 am
Climbing hills at the gym.

 :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on May 29, 2013, 04:13:48 am
How do you climb hills at the gym H?  ???
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Post by: obbie on May 29, 2013, 04:34:07 am
 :)
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Post by: mab19 on May 29, 2013, 04:49:18 am
Grocery shopping this morning.  Why does everything cost so much these days?  :o
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 29, 2013, 05:11:04 am
yes it is expensive to live and eat ::)
housework,  made some granuesli,  that's it for today I have a shocking headache that won't go away hopefully by 2pm we have the kids lap a thon and the last thing I feel like doing is running around the oval but I'll suck it up ;D
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Post by: mab19 on May 29, 2013, 05:26:23 am
Sorry about your headache suzanne.  :(   Hope it improves by the afternoon.
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Post by: Halex on May 29, 2013, 06:44:28 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on May 29, 2013, 04:13:48 am
How do you climb hills at the gym H?  ???

Easy Dash, you hop on the exercise bike, set the hills programme & level required & pedal. My ipad gets a bit of a wash too :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 29, 2013, 06:45:48 am
Quote from: mab19 on May 29, 2013, 05:26:23 am
Sorry about your headache suzanne.  :(   Hope it improves by the afternoon.

thanks Mab still hanging around and now it's raining but still have to go to the lapathon ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 29, 2013, 07:20:12 am
Hopefully the fresh air will help,with the headache Suzanne.

Not a lot happening here said goodbye to another set of friends this morning. Will see them once we go home though.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 29, 2013, 08:22:35 am
Thanks cookie was fun watching the kindy kids running ;D
how's the weather been for you?
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Post by: goldfish on May 29, 2013, 08:48:01 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 29, 2013, 07:20:12 am
Hopefully the fresh air will help,with the headache Suzanne.

Not a lot happening here said goodbye to another set of friends this morning. Will see them once we go home though.

How much longer do you have there, Cookie?  Yours seems to be the holiday that dreams are made of . .!! :D
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Post by: jeninwa on May 29, 2013, 09:47:16 am
More drs appointments today the last for a few weeks I hope, then a quick trip to the supper market before going back to work.  Bought DS some groceries as a leaving home present 😊
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Post by: cookie1 on May 29, 2013, 09:58:52 am
Hang in there Jeninwa. That is kind of you, DS will appreciate it.

Suzanne we leave here next Tuesday and will be home on Wednesday. Now we are retired we split the 840km into a 2 day trip.
The weather today is cool and rainy. We aren't really far enough north to have the really warm weather, but it suits us.
From the photos this sure does look an awesome place, I have realised that. It consists only of a resort, that is quite expensive. There is a shop for basics and souvenirs. The beach has a lot of reeds on it and certainly isn't the nicest around. The land is very red and quite beautiful. There isn't a lot to do unless you fish. You can go on a cruise to see the heaps of dolphins that are in the bay and you may be lucky enough to see a dugong or two. They are beautiful creatures. There's quite a lot of turtles in the bay too.
The park also has an entry fee to get in, and sadly a parks pass can't be used here.
We have been coming here for 31 years and know lots of the people that are up here now, so it is a real community.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/05/29/3uhe2e9e.jpg) this is the sand hill at the back of the park. So lovely and red.
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Post by: astarra on May 29, 2013, 10:19:05 am
Just beautiful Cookie!  :)
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Post by: Emme on May 29, 2013, 10:25:03 am
suzanne, hope you are feeling better soon   :)

Jeninwa, take care  :)

Cookie, thanks for the lovely photos, am really enjoying your trip.   ;D

Spent part of the day, shortening pairs of mens trousers.  Why do they make the legs so long ??? ???


Marie
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 29, 2013, 11:21:58 am
Thanks Marie still painful but I'll survive,  I often ask myself the same question about pant legs:D
jen hope you are okay xx
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Post by: Nikkit on May 30, 2013, 12:00:58 am
Cookie, thanks for the photos of the red dirt. Gee I miss that.
I've been slightly jealous of your fishing too, I miss that as well.
And dugong and turtle, you bought back some memories of...ah...dinner. (Don't shoot me - I was living in the Torres Straits at the time) Sorry to say - but they are both yummy  :o

 
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Post by: jeninwa on May 30, 2013, 12:06:08 am
Love the photos cookie, reminds me of when we lived up north.
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Post by: maddy on May 30, 2013, 12:12:41 am
What a great adventure Cookie  8)

My plans of domestic diva-ness dashed today.....DD not well, and still asleep from 7.30 PM last night, and DS woke up with his eye half shut.  He complained it was sore yesterday, so better get it checked out today.
We have another weekend full of footy again, DS playing Saturday & Sunday this weekend, thankfully no socials...I'm getting a little over it  :-\.  The boys are going to Geelong's first night match here, so they're quite excited, so might take DD and I off to the movies....bet there's nothing worth watching though!
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Post by: obbie on May 30, 2013, 12:35:37 am
at work, planning the weekend..
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Post by: astarra on May 30, 2013, 12:53:00 am
Hope all picks up at your place soon maddy.  :-*

Today - just housework as per usual, looking after the kids - and doing my Friday jobs too as I am hoping to go and pick up my new pram tomorrow!  :D :D A phil and Teds Double (front and back, not side by side) with a capsule adapter too!! I have never had a double pram before so I am kinda excited!!!  ;D ;D Think it will make my life alot easier.
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Post by: Halex on May 30, 2013, 01:03:30 am
Lr brought back a bag full of clothes he used on respite, the carer said I could do the washing!! So more washing today.

 >:(
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Post by: maddy on May 30, 2013, 01:30:46 am
isn't that a bit cheeky H?.....so much for the respite  :-\
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Post by: jeninwa on May 30, 2013, 02:00:33 am
I agree that is so cheeky Hally.
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Post by: goldfish on May 30, 2013, 02:05:13 am
Hally, that was Somewhat thoughtless !!
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Post by: obbie on May 30, 2013, 02:37:18 am
you wonder with some people.
Does lr go to respite much Hally, or do you have him full time.
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Post by: Halex on May 30, 2013, 03:37:59 am
She does the bare minimum which is why she is not doing shared care with us.
Yes Obbie fulltime at the moment.
Just back from Balcatta with my new pc :)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 30, 2013, 03:48:02 am
Quote from: Nikkit on May 30, 2013, 12:00:58 am
Cookie, thanks for the photos of the red dirt. Gee I miss that.
I've been slightly jealous of your fishing too, I miss that as well.
And dugong and turtle, you bought back some memories of...ah...dinner. (Don't shoot me - I was living in the Torres Straits at the time) Sorry to say - but they are both yummy  :o

 

Nikkit I think the red dirt gets into your blood. When we first lived in Broome we were told that and it is so true.
I admit to having eaten Dugong and turtle too. They were prepared for us by an aboriginal friend in Broome. We have 25 knot winds this afternoon so no fishing today in our little boat.  :'(

Hally that is so wrong, why be a carer if you aren't going to care?
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Post by: obbie on May 30, 2013, 03:48:27 am
Hally to start cooking maybe
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Post by: Halex on May 30, 2013, 03:50:36 am
I agree cookie, but this lady is the one that gives lr a dry roll with a slice of cheese in & then complains he doesnt eat his lunch. Last week his ea made his lunches, so we bought her chocs & lr wrote  a card.

Just reading instructions of new pc which is unusual for me. Going tomsit down with a cuppa & the manual soon.

Off to lunch later :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on May 30, 2013, 04:33:59 am
Kids have been home from school all week. DS caught a bad cold at camp and is really snotty. DD woke up with a sore throat on Sunday and this has developed into a cough as well. I'm valiantly swallowing zinc tablets trying to stop myself from succumbing too. I'm hoping that DS will be ok to send to school tomorrow as he seems much better today. He is watching the first Star Wars movie and I think he wants to watch the second. DD is quietly trying to finish off her project, but I am taking her to the doctor later this afternoon. I haven't been feeling very energetic, but I've managed to finish a letter I need to write for school, have booked a holiday to the Goldcoast in December, and have researched some places for a holiday in July, and I've caught up on the washing and some housework, and made jelly. I may even get the sewing machine out soon.
Hope you like your new pram Astarra - I had a double one when the kids were small and I couldn't have done without it.
Hally, I can't believe that she couldn't e en put a scraping of butter on the roll - how hard could that be? He must be so glad to get back to your attentive care.
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Post by: Halex on May 30, 2013, 04:47:36 am
Good Day ES.

Yes dry cheese sandwiches a fried spam as a roast, or 5 fish fingers & nothing else, mmm.

To his credit he will eat anything here I serve up :)
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Post by: obbie on May 30, 2013, 05:07:05 am
Astarra, I had a double pram I bought second hand for the 2 kids, and sold it 2 years later for the same price. :)
side by side.. :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 30, 2013, 07:15:29 pm
Took these while I was walking Chance this afternoon ;D
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Met some friends on the way ;)
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Even though the UK has experienced the coldest spring for fifty years they say it has been the right conditions for a bumper apple crop.By the blossom on this apple tree they are right ;D
 (http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/7b5de7d420ce34c91656bd5e8a3c8440.jpg)
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Post by: mcmich on May 30, 2013, 09:08:21 pm
Just gorgeous CC. You live in such a lovely area. Great seeing the changing scenery from winter to spring.

Love the new avatar too. I was hoping we would see an update now that Louis is 1.  ;D
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Post by: goldfish on May 30, 2013, 09:49:13 pm
The scenery here is so beautiful, CC - the photographs are absolutely charming!! :D
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Post by: Emme on May 30, 2013, 09:57:01 pm
What a beautiful spot CC, thanks for the photos, it is lovely to see where you go walking with Chance.  :D

Love the photo of Louis also , he has grown so quickly   ;D

Marie
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Post by: obbie on May 30, 2013, 10:33:05 pm
Lovely photos CC.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 31, 2013, 12:14:34 am
beautiful cc looks a lot like I see when I watch Escape to the Country ;D

finally the painter is coming back to finish Lily's room ;D;D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 31, 2013, 02:26:09 am
Beautiful CC. I can see that spring is springing.
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Post by: Delightful Den on May 31, 2013, 02:26:59 am
Lovely photos CC.
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Post by: obbie on May 31, 2013, 02:34:37 am
at work
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Post by: Yvette on May 31, 2013, 02:39:53 am
Lovely photos CC
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Post by: jeninwa on May 31, 2013, 02:59:49 am
Lovely photos CC
I have the day of work today having a lazy morning. Then might go shopping if I can be bothered getting out of my Pjs.
DS moved out of home again yesterday, so it's just the two of us again, wonder how long it will last. Last time it was a year and a bit. Time to change the locks lol.
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Post by: Delightful Den on May 31, 2013, 04:51:52 am
Either that or move house quick Jen before he comes back. LOL  ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on May 31, 2013, 05:07:01 am
Cc, you live in such an idyllic spot. Nice.

I have yet to see apples on trees. Hahaha. Growing up in a tropical country does that to you :D

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Post by: gertbysea on May 31, 2013, 05:30:23 am
The aroma from the apple blossoms must be wonderful. Must also be lot sof bees around. Gunna be  good honey this year.

Lovely.

Gert
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Post by: mab19 on May 31, 2013, 07:50:27 am
Lovely photos CC.  Brings back memories of my trip to UK with a girlfriend years ago.  Would love to go back again.

Out shopping with another friend today.  Only bought a jar opener as my old one seems to have gone missing.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 31, 2013, 08:12:27 am
We visited another caravan for a lovely morning tea. This afternoon I am just sitting reading or on the iPad as it is blowing a gale so no fishing.
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Post by: Amy :-) on June 01, 2013, 05:10:58 am
Thanks for the photos CC, they are beautiful :)
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Post by: obbie on June 01, 2013, 05:16:15 am
cooking
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Post by: achookwoman on June 01, 2013, 06:50:23 am
Thanks for the photosCC.  Love the black lambs.  We have had several over the years. 
Farmers market swap today.  We had 3 inches of rain last night,  so thought market might not be on.  However we are a tough lot.   I got up early and made Yay yay s scones.  They were still warm and  the date ones were eaten immediately.  I also took Rosemary, Bay and Vietnamese mint. I will post a photo of what I got.  The small dark plumbs are Damson and I am going to make jelly and will take the jars to the next swap.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 01, 2013, 06:51:40 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/01/eju8uryj.jpg)
Swap.
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Post by: Jamberie on June 01, 2013, 07:13:02 am
I think your farmers market swap is such a great idea ACW,  I enjoy seeing what you swap & receive :)
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Post by: goldfish on June 01, 2013, 07:17:15 am
Isn't it fabulous!!! We should all be so lucky to be so close to such great farmers markets.....love the swap principle!! They'd must really look forward to you coming, Chookie.. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on June 01, 2013, 08:31:59 am
GF and Jamberie, I love going.  Everyone is most generous with what they bring.  Some very unusual things turn up.  The good thing is that they are mostly things that grow in our area.  The cooked food always goes well ,  so I try and take something baked.   It is well organized and done with a lot of good will.
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Post by: Emme on June 01, 2013, 08:50:49 am
What a wonderful idea Chookie, great produce.   :)

Marie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 01, 2013, 08:54:06 am
The produce looks so fresh Chookie. :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 01, 2013, 10:52:44 am
What a lovely idea, chookie. Whereabouts do u live?
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Post by: achookwoman on June 01, 2013, 01:46:11 pm
I live in the Macedon Ranges in Victoria.  Where are you Beezeebee?
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 01, 2013, 03:28:15 pm
I'm in Perth, chookie. Moved from Malaysia a few years ago.
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Post by: Wonder on June 01, 2013, 10:44:08 pm
Great looking produce chookie.
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Post by: Halex on June 01, 2013, 10:47:07 pm
Lovely chookie.

BZB, i dont know of anywhere near us that does it >:(

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Post by: deedub on June 02, 2013, 02:22:49 am
Some cafes around here swap home grown produce for meals, coffee etc which is a great idea.
Today it's my "baby's" 8th birthday so no sleep-in! Unfortunately she's got a nasty cold so right now she's sitting out her swimming lesson, reading one of her new books while I pretend to watch her sister doing her lesson. No big birthday plans other than going out for dinner to her choice of restaurant - sleepover party next weekend, god help me!
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Post by: obbie on June 02, 2013, 04:43:21 am
DD my kids are planning their partys now.

We had 2 for a sleep over Friday nite, 2 extras saturady and another 2 extra today.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 02, 2013, 08:55:15 am
Too windy to fish again so we have done some preliminary packing up. The full scale pack up is tomorrow. It is hard to believe that after being in one place for a month you collect junk etc.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 02, 2013, 09:01:00 am
Quote from: deedub on June 02, 2013, 02:22:49 am
No big birthday plans other than going out for dinner to her choice of restaurant - sleepover party next weekend, god help me!
:D  :D :D :D :D I hope DD8 gets better soon so she an enjoy her sleepover.How many girls are you expecting deedub?
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Post by: Delightful Den on June 02, 2013, 10:24:40 am
Made some biscuits this morning, then spent a few hours removing an out of control creeper from the front garden. I ended up taking 3 loads to the tip.  I am going to try Cookies Vienna Loaf tonight.  :)

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Post by: *suzanne* on June 02, 2013, 11:32:20 am
we finally got to see The Croods what a funny movie the kids loved it tonight too cold to move so sitting on the couch with my heat pack a cup of tea,  master chef  and then csi ;D;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 02, 2013, 07:35:04 pm
I spent the majority of the day in the garden weeding :P At long last I have finally got the nettles under control but found that the buttercups are now the problem :-)) With walking Chance twice as well my muscles are aching tonight.
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Post by: judydawn on June 03, 2013, 12:57:34 am
I bet they are CC, it was the gardening that did it not the walks.  The buttercup looks much nicer than our pest weed (the soursob )but I daresay they are as big a problem to you as the darn soursob is to us here.
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Post by: obbie on June 03, 2013, 01:24:14 am
at work
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 03, 2013, 03:23:21 am
It's WA Day today, so everyone's in the house. Lots of yelling, chuckles and piano music from the boys....good and bad :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 03, 2013, 03:39:57 am
sounds like fun bzb ;D;D
we are going to go down to the river and have a fish the kids love it and it gets them outside dinner is in the slow cooker so only need to cook the rice when we get back ;D;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 03, 2013, 04:30:43 am
Good plan, Suzanne :) We are stuck here cos DS 2 has an upcoming entrance exam to Rossmoyne SHS on 11/6. Would have loved to sticky-beak in the city. Lots of happenings there today.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 03, 2013, 04:45:18 am
I hope he gets into Rossmoyne. It's a good school.
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Post by: goldfish on June 03, 2013, 04:50:02 am
Safe travelling, Cookie!! You've had a wonderful holiday! Thanks so much for the arm chair travel!!! :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 03, 2013, 05:33:47 am
Thanks Cookie! DS1 is there. But we are not in the zone, so it's a lot of hard work to get a place amongst all the out-of-zoners.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 03, 2013, 06:22:19 am
My pleasure GF.

Hopefully having a brother there will help BZB. 
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Post by: Halex on June 03, 2013, 07:56:51 am
BZB, Why s ds taking an entrace exam to Rossmoyne, its a givernment school?

Cp can go there or Applecross High :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 03, 2013, 08:09:48 am
I have the same issue bzb the high school in our zone is not our preferred choice so our DS11 sat the academic extension exam last week if he doesn't get in he's going to continue with his trumpet and do music at the other out of boundaries school its all too hard couldn't get ours into the private school for high school either apparently you have to be on the waiting list before you are born ::)
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Post by: goldfish on June 03, 2013, 08:11:10 am
Quote from: Halex on June 03, 2013, 07:56:51 am
BZB, Why s ds taking an entrace exam to Rossmoyne, its a givernment school?


I may be wrong here Hally, but I think if you're living out of area for a certain school, it can become very competitive and probably relies on scholastic, etc. ability - therefore an entrance exam of some description . . .
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 03, 2013, 08:13:18 am
The exam is for Rossmoyne's Honour Maths program, Hally. That's one of their 3 specialist programs which allow the school to accept kids from outside their school zone. The other two are classical music and volleyball.

Rossmoyne has a Gifted and Talented (GATE) program as well. The exam for GATE was completed in May. Honour Maths is the most difficult to get in to, as the kids have to be very, very good in maths. These kids get the best teachers, and extended maths curriculum. So it's very competitive and tough to get in. My fingers and toes are all crossed for DS 2.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 03, 2013, 08:13:46 am
your correct gf if you're not in the zone you have to try and find ways to get in by way of scholarship or music or gifted programs its very frustrating especially if you only have one to choose from::)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 03, 2013, 08:15:40 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on June 03, 2013, 08:09:48 am
I have the same issue bzb the high school in our zone is not our preferred choice so our DS11 sat the academic extension exam last week if he doesn't get in he's going to continue with his trumpet and do music at the other out of boundaries school its all too hard couldn't get ours into the private school for high school either apparently you have to be on the waiting list before you are born ::)

Good luck to your DS, Suzanne. Are you in SOR or NOR?

My eldest takes trumpet too :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 03, 2013, 08:20:33 am
Thanks bzb we live NOR at least we have two options I suppose still very frustrating good luck to your ds too ;D
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Post by: Halex on June 03, 2013, 08:31:23 am
I knew there was sporting scholarships but have not heard of accademic.

Willeton high is a great school too

Good Luck BZB, Rossmoyne is a great school.

We are lucky to have 2 great high schools in our catchment area. Also some good private schools htat cp has his name down at from a few weeks old :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 03, 2013, 08:50:15 am
has cp been accepted into one of the private schools Hally?
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 03, 2013, 08:51:32 am
Thanks Hally :)
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Post by: goldfish on June 03, 2013, 08:53:34 am
BZB & suzanne - the very best of good luck to your DSs - hope they get the happy result they'd like! :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 03, 2013, 09:02:25 am
Thanks gf ds isn't fussed either way he is quite enjoying the trumpet and it hasn't been as ear hurting as I thought so another 5 yrs shouldn't be too hard;D;D
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Post by: mcmich on June 03, 2013, 09:05:47 am
Suzanne, I would ask my kids "Is that difficult to play? Cause it sure is difficult to listen to"  :D :D
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Post by: goldfish on June 03, 2013, 09:10:47 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on June 03, 2013, 09:02:25 am
Thanks gf ds isn't fussed either way he is quite enjoying the trumpet and it hasn't been as ear hurting as I thought so another 5 yrs shouldn't be too hard;D;D

Glad to hear he's not stressing about it, suzanne!  Also glad to hear the trumpet tones are not as troublesome now . . . ;D ;D ;D

My DS came home the other day with the news a friend of his was selling his drum kit and that he was giving some thought to buying it . . . . I informed him that this was no way to tell his mother that he was also thinking of moving to the Northern Territory!!   ;D ;D ;D  He's going OS soon, so the drums may sit on the back burner for a while . . . :-))
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Post by: Emme on June 03, 2013, 09:18:43 am
BZB & suzanne, very best of luck to your DSs.

Marie
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 03, 2013, 09:23:51 am
Thanks Marie ;D
too funny gf my bil had drums and they were annoying to listen too never actually played a song
Michele I was thinking it was going to be an annoying sound but pleasantly surprised we even have songs now and it has only been 1 term not sure where he gets his musical abilities he's quite a good singer too must be a throw back;D
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Post by: Halex on June 03, 2013, 09:28:58 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on June 03, 2013, 08:50:15 am
has cp been accepted into one of the private schools Hally?

One has been but it was for yr 4 & ww deferred, so he is in there.  The others we are told he shlild be OK.

We really dont know where to send him as the gov schools are so good.

Big decisions next year ???
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 03, 2013, 09:44:02 am
a big decision indeed.
 my ds' s friends are all going to different schools so that's not an issue for us he is very social anyway so makes friends  easily, what will be will be I suppose. would prefer to know now though::)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 03, 2013, 09:47:35 am
Thanks Marie.

Suzanne, the trumpet "noises" get better as they progress. My DS #1 is in Yr 9 now, and it has been more enjoyable to my ears. Certainly more pleasing than when he was in primary school :) :D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 03, 2013, 09:49:13 am
Thanks GF :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 03, 2013, 11:44:28 am
All packed up. I wouldn't let DH pack the satellite dish away as I wanted to watch the footy tonight. We aren't doing too well at all I should have said pack it away. Silly isn't it, only 840 km from Perth and we need a satellite dish to get TV?
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 03, 2013, 11:46:54 am
yeah it is bizarre when we went to greenhead we were only able to get 3 channels 2hrs out of Perth::)
drive safely xx
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Post by: cookie1 on June 03, 2013, 01:33:01 pm
Thanks Suzanne.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 03, 2013, 09:07:35 pm
As it was another sunny day here I spent another two hours in the garden.Saw a grass snake when I walked  Chance this afternoon. :P I didn't linger to look at it :D :D
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Post by: goldfish on June 03, 2013, 09:18:47 pm
CC - I hope grass snakes are a harmless variety!!!  Did Chance see it?  I hope he didn't go after it!!! :o :o
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 03, 2013, 09:34:32 pm
Thank goodness Grass Snakes are harmless GF, ;D Fortunately Chance didn't see it. ;D
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Post by: Emme on June 03, 2013, 10:21:51 pm
Glad you are still getting nice weather CC.  Getting cooler here.  Glad the snake was harmless.  Do you have any venomous ones there?

Marie
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Post by: obbie on June 04, 2013, 01:40:01 am
at work :D
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Post by: maddy on June 04, 2013, 02:31:56 am
Tackling a Mt. Everest size washing pile  :-))  and accountant is on my back to finish the last tax return  ASAP  :-)) :-))
Was meant to go out for lunch today, but I thought I should prioritise  :P

A scary incident happened to my Godson after school on Friday.  He was walking home, and a car was following him.  This guy wound down his window, and demanded for him to get in the car as it was going to rain.  He said NO, and kept walking, this guy demanded again....GS bolted home, shaken.  The police said they couldn't do much, as he didn't attempt to grab him  :o  They said they could file a report if they wanted to  :-\ of course they did, and have alerted the school.
GS was asked if he had a mobile phone, which he does for emergencies, and they asked why he didn't take a photo of the man  :-\ um, in theory that makes sense, but when a kid is petrified, a snapshot was not top of his list of things he should do!
At least he had a good description of the car, so the word is out there.

Had another chat with my DS with procedures, if this were to happen....don't think you can remind them enough.
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Post by: Halex on June 04, 2013, 02:33:53 am
Maddy that is terrible & very scary. Thank goodness nothing happened :)
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Post by: Debbiebillg on June 04, 2013, 02:35:34 am
Maddy, How scary for your GS. I think asking him to take a photo is ridiculous ! The guy could have got really angry at the fact that he had evidence and then who knows what he would have done to your GS. That's just putting him in more at risk if you ask me !
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Post by: Halex on June 04, 2013, 02:37:52 am
I agree, he probably woud have grabbed the boy >:(
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Post by: goldfish on June 04, 2013, 02:39:11 am
Couldn't agree more, Debbie . . was just thinking the same thing.  A hideous experience for anyone let alone a child!!

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Post by: judydawn on June 04, 2013, 02:40:43 am
Using it to dial 000 though would have been the way to go I think.  Poor boy, hope his is OK maddy - he certainly won't forget that experience in a hurry.
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Post by: Debbiebillg on June 04, 2013, 02:43:09 am
I can't believe that police would tell a child or anyone for that matter to do something like that !
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Post by: Emme on June 04, 2013, 02:45:25 am
A terrible and frightening experience for any child .  Agree Maddy children need to be reminded constantly.


Marie
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Post by: maddy on June 04, 2013, 02:48:48 am
Quote from: Debbiebillg on June 04, 2013, 02:35:34 am
Maddy, How scary for your GS. I think asking him to take a photo is ridiculous ! The guy could have got really angry at the fact that he had evidence and then who knows what he would have done to your GS. That's just putting him in more at risk if you ask me !

I agree...thankfully a neighbour will now pick him up from school each day, as  his parents both work.  I don't think I would ever let him walk home alone ever again!   There are monsters out there everywhere  >:(
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Post by: Yvette on June 04, 2013, 02:54:28 am
How terrible Maddy thank goodness he is ok and had the brains not to get in the car  :)
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Post by: obbie on June 04, 2013, 03:29:40 am
scary thought. My kids walk here, with a big group,  1 block to our shop.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 04, 2013, 04:30:15 am
Very scary Maddy, glad all is ok xx
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 04, 2013, 05:13:44 am
Whoa...that's terrible! And why should he stop to take pic. He did the right thing - get as far as possible ASAP.

So glad he's safe.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 04, 2013, 09:11:27 am
Very scary story Maddy about your Godson.He was very brave and remembered all the right things to do and not give into adult pressure.
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Post by: mab19 on June 04, 2013, 09:51:37 am
That's terrible Maddy thank goodness he is ok.
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Post by: jo_nz on June 04, 2013, 09:58:54 am
So  glad he's okay!! Very scary.

Have had a bitsy day - bits of work, odd jobs, baking... Having an early night to try and shake my cold. Going away at the weekend for grandad's 90th and my brother's wedding so need to be at full speed by then.  8)
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Post by: judydawn on June 04, 2013, 10:02:44 am
You certainly do Jo, I hope you will  be able to improve that quickly.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 04, 2013, 10:16:01 am
Maddy that is really horrible. Poor child.

We've had a crappy day too. We had just got back on the road after a lunch break when we came across a dreadful accident. Two young international girls had rolled their commodore station wagon several times. They were both trapped in it and the car was smoking. We got them out with the help of another passer by. Thank goodness neither was seriously injured. Both had head injuries and lots of lacerations and one had severe injuries to her arm, broken bones etc.
As we were about 70 km north of Geraldton and 28 km north of Northampton, by some magic my mobile worked. I was able to call emergency services. It took 45 minutes for them to come. Then we had 2  ambulances, 3 fire trucks , and police.
We sat with the girls until the ambos arrived, gave our details to the police and left. Then I noticed I had quite a bit of blood on me so I had a good clean up when we stopped next.
It shook us up quite a bit. Thank goodness for mobile phones.
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Post by: goldfish on June 04, 2013, 10:23:14 am
Oh Cookie... I can imagine how shaken up you'd be... But I'll bet my bottom dollar the two girls are blessing you to bits for all your help and comfort!!! Hope the rest of your trip home is smooth and uneventful....
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 04, 2013, 10:25:58 am
You certainly had a crappy day Cookie.Thank goodness your mobile worked and you were able to help the girls.
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Post by: judydawn on June 04, 2013, 10:27:49 am
Thank goodness you were able to call for help Cookie - these things are upsetting but those girls must be so grateful to you for your help.  Have a safe trip home  :-* :-*
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Post by: Emme on June 04, 2013, 10:42:31 am
Oh Cookie, so glad you are both okay and I am sure the girls were grateful you were able to assist them.  What a terrible thing to happen.  Take care, safe journey home.  :-*

Marie
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 04, 2013, 10:59:14 am
Oh cookie how terrible. Lucky for the girls you were there to help. Are you ok? these things can shake you up a bit. Take care and safe trip home.

Oh madly that is scary. There is a bit of this going around atm.  Glad GS is ok.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 04, 2013, 11:19:16 am
Thank you kind friends. It has shaken me up. All I keep thinking about is that the girls are so far from home and their poor Mums. They were both so brave too. One even apologised when she screamed in pain.
I'm sure I will feel better after a sleep.
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on June 04, 2013, 11:21:54 am
Cookie what a fright to come across an accident like that, I would think those girls will never forget you waiting with them until help arrived.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 04, 2013, 11:29:14 am
oh dear cookie hugs to you and how lucky for the two girls that you and dh were able to be there for them xxx
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Post by: Katiej on June 04, 2013, 11:38:38 am
Cookie what an awful day for you and your DH.  Those girls are so lucky for all your help, comfort and your mobile phone. 
Rest up and take care xx
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Post by: Jamberie on June 04, 2013, 11:53:11 am
Sorry you had to experience that Cookie,  but I bet their mothers and families will be so grateful :) take care yourselves.
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Post by: Wonder on June 04, 2013, 12:00:09 pm
Cookie great that you were there so quickly and able to assist. Take care of yourselves as the shock can really knock you around.

Maddy that's terrible for your godson, we seem to be having a bit of that type of thing happening around our place at the moment and its very scary.
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Post by: Halex on June 04, 2013, 12:07:55 pm
Ooh cookie, hw awful for you but how lucky you were there. Well done :)

Of course your shaken up, it woud be a shock.
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Post by: Debbiebillg on June 04, 2013, 01:26:49 pm
Ohhh Cookie, I'm sure I'd be a basket case and useless ! How wonderful of you to stop and help.

Maddy great to hear a neighbour's picking up your GS. What a great outcome ! My son (eldest one is 8) is always saying, why don't you let us walk to school mum ....... ohhh nooo ! 8 is way too young but still, it's so hard to let them grow up but protect them at the same time. I think I was walking to school at his age, so it's hard when they ask.

I spent the afternoon, searching high and low for books for DS8. Does anyone else have boys that are into Andy Griffiths books ? My son was desperate to get 13-storey Treehouse and 26-storey Treehouse and he hasn't put them down since he got them.  There's another one due out in September, 39-Storey Treehouse (so my DS says). He loves reading Andy Griffiths books ! He was into the Zac Power books, and my DS6 is just starting to get into these. Anything to encourage their reading, especially boys !

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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 04, 2013, 02:10:45 pm
Cookie, you were the two girls' angel. They must have been so scared and lost, having an accident in a foreign country. Thank goodness the world still has kind souls like you. Balances out (a little) of the nastiness out there, like what happened to Maddy's gs.

Take care, and have a safe trip home.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 04, 2013, 02:15:53 pm
Debbie, all 3 of my boys love Andy Griffiths. They've gone through his books at one point or another. Was just having a squabble with my littlest man. He used his full strength 8yo pout and upset face - wanted to finish off "The day my bum when psycho" before going to bed.

His latest discovery is Roald Dahl. They are reading his books in class.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 04, 2013, 07:21:57 pm
I decided today to clean out our potting shed as it was long overdue a clean. :-)) The mice had had an out of control party in there by chewing a hole through a plastic dustbin containing sunflower seeds and gorging on the contents.The dustbin wasn't the only causality as they had eaten a huge hole in two of the corners of the shed. :o :o :o This meant that DH had to do major repairs after I swept and disinfected the shed.It is now clean and tidy ;D
I finally did the ironing as well :D :D :D 
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Post by: goldfish on June 04, 2013, 09:52:47 pm
That's one heck of a job, CC!!  I never cease to be amazed what mice can chew through once they set their little minds to it!! You almost need to use galvanised buckets for storage to stop them sometimes!!
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Post by: Emme on June 04, 2013, 10:10:15 pm
It is also amazing how small a hole a mouse can get through.
Good job done CC,  ;D

Marie
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Post by: Nikkit on June 04, 2013, 11:46:10 pm
Our excitement for 6am in the morning...
Hubby and I just rescued the sweetest little echidna. Well, it was a couple of kilo's and a good size.  Our dog was guarding it just off the driveway this morning. She couldn't get at it as the clever echidna had buried itself. We managed to dig it out (welding gloves are the best!) and have put it in the bush next door.
So good to see that we have them here and that the dog didn't hurt it.
Must check said dog for spikes...
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Post by: maddy on June 05, 2013, 12:44:27 am
Cookie, what a horrible experience for those girls & you both!   :-*

Quote from: Debbiebillg on June 04, 2013, 01:26:49 pm
My son (eldest one is 8) is always saying, why don't you let us walk to school mum ....... ohhh nooo ! 8 is way too young but still, it's so hard to let them grow up but protect them at the same time. I think I was walking to school at his age, so it's hard when they ask.

It is so hard these days, to allow them the independence we did have  :-\
Although, in saying that,  my kids have had much less less independence (as in walking to places) as when I was 15...a man tried to drag me into his car, when I was at the beach with a friend.  Naturally, that has scarred me deeply and my kids don't get that opportunity to be alone.
Since an early age, and still as of now....I constantly remind them what to look out for, and what to do in these type of situations.
It's  a sad reality  :'(

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Post by: Yvette on June 05, 2013, 12:50:11 am
Cookie that must have been scary at least the girls although injured could have been a lot worse with the car rolling.

CC I hate mice glad the shed is all cleaned up and hopefully no more will get in there. Glad you got the ironing done too  :D
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Post by: judydawn on June 05, 2013, 12:56:52 am
CC, you sound like me.  Before going on a holiday I like to have all my jobs up to date, don't know why but I've always been like that and I totally feel as if I've earnt my holiday by the time it comes around.
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Post by: astarra on June 05, 2013, 01:35:34 am
Cookie and Maddy - hugs  :-*
I freaked when I read about your GS Maddy, I had a similar experience walking home from school when I was about 9, have never ever forgotten it and there is no way I would let my girls walk to school now.  :(  It is such a terrible thing to have happen to you.  :)  Your experience must have been terrible too  >:(  :( 
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Post by: obbie on June 05, 2013, 01:38:50 am
Cookie, everyone should have a mobile phone, scary for you though.

I remind my kids of the dangers in walking, but I can stand outside and watch them walk from 1 block away.

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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 05, 2013, 02:02:23 am
Maddy and Astarra, how horrible to have had to go through those experiences.

The world is very different today. A bit safer when we were kids. When I was 15, I used to cycle through a huge cemetery as it was a shortcut, and pick up my little sister from kindy. Wouldn't do it now!

In today's Malaysia, we keep hearing of child abductions. Most parents do not let their kids out of sight or allow them to go to school on their own. Schools have fences and security guards! Took me a while to adjust my paranoia when we moved to Australia. But I'm still very cautious.
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Post by: maddy on June 05, 2013, 02:28:03 am
What still haunts me, is that I never reported it to the police, or told my parents....my fear was I wouldn't be able to go to the beach with my friends ever again (I adored the beach), so decided not to tell them...stupidly!
The realisation came later, that this man could have done the same to another girl, or worse.
I did run to the milk bar around the corner, and told them what happened....but they never offered help or to ring the police  :o  Im sure today more help would be offered.
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Post by: obbie on June 05, 2013, 03:43:43 am
yes Maddy, they would report it.

 I had a campervan do damage to my guttering yesterday, and reported to police, and again today, so I get a police report.
Have reported it to the campervan mob too.
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Post by: mab19 on June 05, 2013, 05:53:35 am
Decided to stew some apples this morning.  Went out to help DH while he cleaned the spouting and forgot all about the apples until we smelt something burning. :o  The apples were well burnt and glued to the bottom of the saucepan.  I had to scrape them off the bottom with a chisel.  The saucepan is now soaking but I'm not sure I can get it clean. 
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Post by: Debbiebillg on June 05, 2013, 06:01:38 am
Mab, put in one part vinegar to one part water (half fill the pan), bring the saucepan to the boil and then switch it off and leave it till tomorrow. You will find it will come off with a light going over with a scourer.

I burnt a saucepan and it was black (couldn't even see the bottom of the pan) and I thought a bin job and a friend told me about this and I thought ahh well nothing to lose ......... but was quite amazed how easily it cleaned !

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Post by: Debbiebillg on June 05, 2013, 06:03:39 am
BZB thanks for the info about the books, I'll keep an eye out for them.  I know what it's like trying to get them to put the Andy Griffiths books down ........ my son sneaks them to bed. Teachers think it's great but late nights not soooo great !
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Post by: gertbysea on June 05, 2013, 06:08:56 am
Quote from: Debbiebillg on June 05, 2013, 06:01:38 am
Mab, put in one part vinegar to one part water (half fill the pan), bring the saucepan to the boil and then switch it off and leave it till tomorrow. You will find it will come off with a light going over with a scourer.

I burnt a saucepan and it was black (couldn't even see the bottom of the pan) and I thought a bin job and a friend told me about this and I thought ahh well nothing to lose ......... but was quite amazed how easily it cleaned !



This is where Superkitchenmachine's scrubbies come in handy.

Gert
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Post by: mab19 on June 05, 2013, 06:11:06 am
Quote from: Debbiebillg on June 05, 2013, 06:01:38 am
Mab, put in one part vinegar to one part water (half fill the pan), bring the saucepan to the boil and then switch it off and leave it till tomorrow. You will find it will come off with a light going over with a scourer.

I burnt a saucepan and it was black (couldn't even see the bottom of the pan) and I thought a bin job and a friend told me about this and I thought ahh well nothing to lose ......... but was quite amazed how easily it cleaned !


Thanks for that Debbie. :)  Vinegar has so many uses but I didn't think of using it on a burnt saucepan.

Gert, I really must get some of those scrubbies and the little brushes.  I can see that they could be quite useful.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 05, 2013, 06:11:44 am
Quote from: Debbiebillg on June 05, 2013, 06:03:39 am
BZB thanks for the info about the books, I'll keep an eye out for them.  I know what it's like trying to get them to put the Andy Griffiths books down ........ my son sneaks them to bed. Teachers think it's great but late nights not soooo great !

I used to read under the covers with a flashlight. When that was confiscated I used to read by holding the book up to the window and reading by streetlight or lay on the floor and try to use the light under the door. No wonder I have been wearing glasses since I was 14.

Gert
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 05, 2013, 06:23:17 am
My eldest ds is the same as you were gert  ;D  after I thought I found all his torches the other night, I found another 2 this morning one literally under his mattress (must be his emergency torch  :-))) the other under his pillow  ;D he seems to not need much sleep never has, I spoke to his teacher at our last parent/teacher meeting and asked  if he is tired in class and she said no so I'm not too fussed better to be reading in bed than playing on his ipod I suppose

Housework and baking today child free  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on June 05, 2013, 06:40:43 am
Suzanne I used to read all night too but had no trouble in any of the 13 schools I went to. Always had excellent grades, never felll asleep in class and think all the reading I did really paid off all my life. I say just keep feeding him MORE books. Amazing how many houses you see with no books at all. I always look for books, bookcases and Thermomix in the property section of newspapers and on line. Maybe he needs a Kindle with light! Or the new Paperwhite  Kindle..

Gert
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Post by: Debbiebillg on June 05, 2013, 06:43:07 am
No problem Mab, it works a treat !

Ohhh Gert, yes no wonder you needed glasses early. My DS has glasses now at 8 ....... and he has done the torch thing ! Tis great that I don't have to encourage him to read though !
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Post by: Debbiebillg on June 05, 2013, 06:47:48 am
Gert, Our ds's teacher was speaking to us last year about how everything flows on from reading ......... a really good reader will be a good speller, and good with language etc and our school follows a maths programme that is very language and mental based, so it has a flow on effect even in maths. A lot different to how we were taught, but interesting to see how it's progressing for them.

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Post by: gertbysea on June 05, 2013, 06:54:14 am
I agree. I know personally of several kids who don't know how to read even in high school. They cannot write a letter nor address an envelope. A very narrow world for kids who do not read in my opinion. And they will be no good at trivia contests in the future! 

Gert
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 05, 2013, 07:21:48 am
Hahaha. I guess we've all gone through the reading past bedtime thing, Suzanne and Gert.

Gert, I didn't know there are people who check for bookshelves in homes. I'd better clean up ours quick smart, in case my friends are like that too :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 05, 2013, 09:08:31 am
Reading does so much for you.

We have arrived home safely and are now madly unpacking all out stuff. Hopefully I will get on here later this evening. I may fall asleep as we were woken at some very early hour by the cray boats loading and leaving Denison.

Thanks for sharing my holiday everyone. The next one is in nearly two months when we go 'camping' to Birdsville.
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Post by: judydawn on June 05, 2013, 09:09:57 am
Welcome home Cookie, home sweet home.  :-* :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 05, 2013, 09:16:25 am
Good to hear you have arrived home safe Cookie :)
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Post by: Emme on June 05, 2013, 09:19:01 am
Welcome Home Cookie, thank you for sharing your holiday with us  :-*

Marie
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 05, 2013, 09:21:10 am
glad to hear you've arrived home safely cookie,  nothing better than that first night in your own bed ;D
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Post by: jeninwa on June 05, 2013, 09:36:48 am
Welcome home cookie. We will have to catch up sometime soon, so I can collect my hug lol.
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Post by: rainbow on June 05, 2013, 10:15:38 am
Good that you are home Cookie, it will have shaken you and DH up, I suggest a good nights sleep and remember you did well and it could have been a lot worse, lots of hugs xxxxxxx
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Post by: goldfish on June 05, 2013, 10:22:10 am
Glad you're back home safely, Cookie... Hope you feel better after a good nights sleep.....:)
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 05, 2013, 11:23:19 am
Welcome home cookie.
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Post by: courton on June 05, 2013, 11:31:47 am
I am avid reader but you will hardly find any books in our home Gert. I only borrow from our gorgeous local library(a converted church building with a librarian who loves reading)... A match made in heaven, I used to have a house groaning with books but after being forced to throw out many car boot loads of books when we moved countries  I am a changed person. When I do buy books I give it away to my friends ...I do not keep any.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 05, 2013, 11:50:22 am
I certainly have downsized  my books  since I bought a Kindle but also because living in the tropics the books can get mouldy and smelly . Before Kindle I used to buy most of my books at the  Salvaltion Army store And they joined the reading circuit  with my friends. Now most all my friends have Kindles and I notice the sallies have more books than ever. I try not to look!   Our local libraries  are ok but sadly underfunded.

Gert
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Post by: achookwoman on June 05, 2013, 12:27:36 pm
Cookie,  glad you are safely home,  nice holiday but not so good on the way home.  These things do shake you up,  but at least you were able to help.  The girls and their families will forever be grateful for what you did.
Maddy,  that is dreadful about your GS.  There are some very evil and sick people in our community. 
Children reading,  wonderful.  That they will read with a torch is just so good.  We always buy books for our GC for Christmas and birthdays.  Interestingly that even though the GC have iPads they still love their books. 
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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 05, 2013, 01:17:28 pm
I like the moderators stylish new green slashes. :)
I too used to read in bed with a torch when I was supposed to be asleep, and I've sprung my daughter doing the same. My DS is dyslexic, but has been enjoying the Treehouse books too. He is hanging out for Sept when the new book is due out.
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Post by: Halex on June 05, 2013, 01:33:27 pm
Bad bad day.

Cant say too much atm, but lr is being moved on tomorrow for our safety esecially cps.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 05, 2013, 01:38:03 pm
not sounding good Hally hope all is okay and you tried xx
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Post by: Halex on June 05, 2013, 01:42:39 pm
I know we tried but very hard when your dealing with  child that has psycopath tendancies, he shows the personalty traits & is now wanting to kill animals.

He resents cp.


Hs persoality is just about this, which is psycopathic.

an arrogant, deceitful interpersonal style, involving dishonesty, manipulation, grandiosity and glibness;

defective emotional experience, involving lack of remorse, poor empathy, shallow emotions and a lack of responsibility for one’s own actions;

behavioural manifestations of impulsiveness, irresponsibility and sensation-seeking.

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Post by: astarra on June 05, 2013, 01:46:39 pm
Hugs Halex.
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Post by: judydawn on June 05, 2013, 01:51:31 pm
For your own safety Hally, this needs to happen.  You did the best you could under difficult circumstances. xx

Quote from: EmeraldSue on June 05, 2013, 01:17:28 pm
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Post by: Halex on June 05, 2013, 01:53:12 pm
I know but I see he has no hope & that really saddens me, but cps safety is paramount.

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Post by: goldfish on June 05, 2013, 01:55:15 pm
Your family comes first and foremost, Hally....  Please take great care!
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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 05, 2013, 02:01:35 pm
Oh Hally, my heart goes out to you. Take care, and give CP a hug.

Judy, maybe it's just my iPad playing up, but each of the moderators have a lovely slash under their avatars that changes colour from dark to light green  :-\
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Post by: Halex on June 05, 2013, 02:14:23 pm
Dh is upstairs but we are all sleeping in our bedroom with the door locked, so if he gets a knife out he cant stab us.



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Post by: *suzanne* on June 05, 2013, 02:16:21 pm
goodness me Hally why haven't they taken him from your care immediately?  if it has come to you locking yourselves away like this to keep safe
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Post by: Wonder on June 05, 2013, 02:19:07 pm
Hally you poor things, it's such a shame after you trying so hard. What hope is there for poor children with these types of problems?

Good luck for tonight and the next few days.
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Post by: Halex on June 05, 2013, 02:22:07 pm
They thought he woud be OK, he doesnt sleep much at night, he is in bed reading, I am hoping the traumas of the day for him will tire him out. I have on call if he tries anything. Dh concerned what he might do to the house, I said dont care house insured but we are no good if we are stabbed.

My reason for concern is when his anger has escalated befre he has threatened his brother & sister with a knife.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 05, 2013, 07:28:55 pm
Sorry to hear of your troubles with ir Hally.Your family safety is paramount now.Hopefully with treatment ir will be helped with his problems.
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Post by: mcmich on June 05, 2013, 07:43:42 pm
Hope everything is OK for your family Hally and lr.

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Post by: mcmich on June 05, 2013, 07:45:17 pm
A photo of DS receiving his trophy for 1st place in a butchery competition.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 05, 2013, 07:49:44 pm
Nice photo Michele :)
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Post by: obbie on June 05, 2013, 09:46:24 pm
gosh Hally take care
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Post by: kt2 on June 05, 2013, 11:18:59 pm
Oh Hally, I'm so sorry to read what has happened. Take care of yourselves, sending a big hug your way.
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Post by: maddy on June 05, 2013, 11:30:02 pm
Hally, had shivers reading your posts  :o.
You went above & beyond for this boy...what a sad, sad outcome  :(  You've done the right thing for CP & you both XXX
I hope he gets the medical help he desperately needs!

Michele....congrats to your Son!...and I must comment....he's a hottie!  :P

lots of errands today, and hopefully some baking later in the day.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 05, 2013, 11:43:14 pm
Hally all very sad . Difficult situation for everyone.

Ditto Mcmich. Your son is a HOTTIE!

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on June 05, 2013, 11:48:33 pm
Where's the photo of Michele's DS - I don't want to miss out on seeing a hottie  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on June 05, 2013, 11:52:43 pm
Scroll backwards to  mcmich's pic reply #9050

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on June 06, 2013, 12:04:04 am
Nope, can't find it Gretchen.  Don't see any numbers anywhere either.  I noticed my picture from the Cottage Pie Potatoes recipe is missing too and I certainly didn't delete it.
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Post by: Emme on June 06, 2013, 12:04:40 am
Hally, so sorry to read your post .  Big hug   :-*  Thoughts are with you and your family, you have tried so hard and done so much.  Hopefully he will get the appropriate help he so desperately needs.   Please take care

Marie
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Post by: Emme on June 06, 2013, 12:05:31 am
mcmich, terrific photo of DS thanks for sharing.

Marie
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Post by: Halex on June 06, 2013, 12:13:45 am
 All here in one piece, didnt sleep very much.

Now to go through this morning as if everything is normal.

Drop at school.

Michele, lovely photo.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 06, 2013, 12:17:49 am
Congratulations to your DS Michele   :)

Gorgeous photo of a handsome young man   ;D
You must be very proud  :)
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Post by: Halex on June 06, 2013, 12:43:39 am
I was told yesterday he has Reactive Attachment Disorder, he should not be with a regular family tombe fixed, he needs professional help.

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Post by: Yvette on June 06, 2013, 12:57:39 am
Hally stay safe such a shame as I thought he was improving thanks to your loving family home.

Great photo Mich he is very handsome, good genes from a pretty mum  :)
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Post by: obbie on June 06, 2013, 01:05:48 am
Hally where do they put him now, must be other foster parents, or a hospital to have him.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 06, 2013, 01:08:24 am
great photo Michele ;D;D
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Post by: Halex on June 06, 2013, 02:29:12 am
He will go to an emergency hiuse & then hopefully a centre with professionals to help him.

He told me he didnt know why but the bad side of the brain is taking over the good side.

I feel sad, & upset for him but relieved as well.
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Post by: Debbiebillg on June 06, 2013, 02:40:41 am
Hally,
What an awful situation, and the fact he can't be with a family would, I think make the options very limited.  My hat goes off to you for what you've done for him, you've done an amazing thing. Does your DS know he's leaving ? How is he taking it ?

Growing up, my best friends Mum used to look after foster kids and some of the backgrounds of the kids were just mind boggling. One child they became really attached to had a 16yo mother and a 90 something yo father and they had found this little boy living in like a chook pen in the back yard. They tried to adopt him but I think eventually after a lot of years he went back to his mother.

Take care Hally.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 06, 2013, 02:42:58 am
H,

I'm glad that you got through the night OK.
I hope that this event will trigger some real professional help for this child.
You have gone above and beyond what could possibly be expected of you.
Hope you sleep much better tonight

xoox (more hugs)
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Post by: Halex on June 06, 2013, 02:45:09 am
Thank you everyone. He needs help & I am going to be telling them when they ring me to collect his stuff.

I am also going to email them so theynhave it in writing.
i just wishnhe had the help,then came here & not the other way round. :(

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Post by: cookie1 on June 06, 2013, 02:46:37 am
Hally my heart goes out to you. DCD or what ever are absolute idiots. They never tell you things that you really must know.

Cleaning up and washing here.
Some last photos. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/06/esymezah.jpg) Our lunch stop on the Murchison River, before the accident.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/06/u4yseqaj.jpg) A couple of trees that it had just rained on. I thought they looked beautiful.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/06/ajepyge9.jpg) A couple of Banksia flowers that grow over here. I'm kinda into nature.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 06, 2013, 03:05:34 am
Very sad to read what you've got to deal with, Hally. Can't imagine the heartbreak you must be feeling. Plus the fear for your other kids. Hope he can get better.
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Post by: obbie on June 06, 2013, 04:04:39 am
Love the photos cookie.

some one in a rental campervan did damage to our building Tuesday, so police reports, ect.
He is now denying any damage...  trying to claim damage from Britz, have taken photos.
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Post by: jeninwa on June 06, 2013, 04:12:17 am
Hally just reading this now, take care.
Nice photo's cookie.
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Post by: 4getfulelephant on June 06, 2013, 04:24:49 am
Quote from: KarenH on November 09, 2012, 11:37:12 am
DH has taken our 2 boys away camping for the weekend, and I am staying home to get some work done.  I was looking forward to a weekend of uninterrupted work, and some "me" time too, but the house is very quiet and empty without my 3 boys  :(

Tonight I have made lemon cordial and Tenina's lemon curd, and got some more lemon myrtle leaves into the dehydrator ........ definitely a citrus flavour to the evening so far.



Karen H - would you share your lemon cordial recipe?  I'd LOVE to give it a go as we buy it all the time...

THANKS :)
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Post by: deedub on June 06, 2013, 06:10:10 am
Golly, a lot to catch up on here.... car accidents, attempted abductions, poor psycho foster kids. Hugs to you all - Hally, you did the best you could, at least the poor boy will always have memories of a loving family home. Maddy - we had a note home from school recently warning us about stranger danger due to 'an incident where the police were called'. Haven't been able to find out any details, but it is so scary!
Working from home today, spent a couple of hours updating my resume and sending it to a friend who works for a rival company following a conversation we had over lunch last week. I'm not unhappy where I am, but this company's quarterly reporting schedule works in perfectly with school holidays, unlike my current situation where I can never get time off over school hols. Anyway, within 1/2 hour of me sending it to my friend, she forwarded it to someone, who responded back saying he would like to meet me.... now I'm getting nervous!
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Post by: Halex on June 06, 2013, 06:30:25 am
Deedub, reading the first part of your post you would think we are running a newspaper!!
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Post by: judydawn on June 06, 2013, 06:35:35 am
That was quick Deedub, good luck with it.
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Post by: obbie on June 06, 2013, 06:53:36 am
good luck deeDub
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Post by: Yvette on June 06, 2013, 07:10:17 am
Wow Deedub sounds very hopeful let us know how you go and good luck  :)
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Post by: Halex on June 06, 2013, 07:27:45 am
Go girl, Deedub :)
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Post by: Emme on June 06, 2013, 07:32:26 am
Good luck Deedub  :)

Marie
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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 06, 2013, 07:35:11 am
 That sounds promising dedub- hope it works out for you
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Post by: mab19 on June 06, 2013, 07:59:52 am
Good luck Deedub, hope it all goes well for you. :)
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Post by: mab19 on June 06, 2013, 08:00:58 am
Supermarket shopping this morning and then off to the hairdresser this afternoon. 
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 06, 2013, 09:10:50 am
the very best of luck deedub ;D

went to work this morning then took the boys for there dentist appointment and what do you know the day is done ::)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 06, 2013, 09:26:59 am
Good luck, deedub.
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 06, 2013, 01:14:12 pm
Sending you hugs Hally. You have done your best. Some just cant be saved, no matter what. Take care xox

Good luck dee dub.

Michele, I second Maddy's comment.......DS is a hottie :D
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Post by: mcmich on June 06, 2013, 07:39:52 pm
Thanks for the lovely comments on DS  :D

Hally glad all is OK with you and your family. Feel sorry for lr being shunted from pillar to post. They should have got him help long ago.

Lovely photos Cookie  :)
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Post by: Halex on June 06, 2013, 11:28:33 pm
Yes even now they are not organising the proper help. I am going to write a very strong worded email about how he behaves & the help he needs. I was rung several times yesterday after school pick up just letting me know he didnt have a bed for the night. I ddnt cave in, at 6pm they rung to say he had a bed for 1 night.

They asked me to catch up with him in the park today, I am busy so cant. I am happy to carch up but once he as a home & is settled.

Cleaning up his room found so many ice cream wrappers, chocolate packets, I bought a stash of cadbury melts etc for cooking (havent used as been to busy to bake) all wrappers in his room. Havent finished going through stuff. He is very good at hiding stuff. We knew he had midnight snacks but didnt realise so much.

 :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 07, 2013, 01:49:09 am
Hally don't cave in. If you do meet him in the park be firm. He will realise he has blown his chances with you and be possibly pleading with you. Think of CP's safety. You have been so good to lr and sadly he hasn't been able to change with only love to help him. He sounds as though he needs much more. Hugs.
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Post by: Halex on June 07, 2013, 01:57:54 am
Thans cookie, no nit caving in, i will do anything to protect cp & dh :)

Off to a funeral now.

Next week has to be better :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 07, 2013, 03:53:30 am
went to the shops to buy dd's 21st present and some other things so in an hour and 15 minutes I bought a mini ipad 2 covers , got my boots resoled, 4 jumpers (for me) , a pair of jeans,  a turtle swarkovski key ring from the kids for dd,  2 cards, banked some cheques, a phone cover and a coffee. Love it when things just flow now to do the housework ::)
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Post by: astarra on June 07, 2013, 03:57:48 am
Halex.... :o  Glad you have done what you needed to do before anything drastic happened. Sending big hugs.  :-*
Mich - nice looking son you have there....congrats on his prize, you must be so proud.  :D
Deedub- good luck....keep us posted.  :)
Love days like that Suzanne.  :)

Today I have done....nothing.  :P :-))
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Post by: Yvette on June 07, 2013, 04:24:10 am
Well done Suzanne  :)
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Post by: obbie on June 07, 2013, 05:18:55 am
at work
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Post by: Emme on June 07, 2013, 08:57:29 am
Hally, glad you and your family are okay.  Take care  :-*

Marie
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 07, 2013, 09:04:08 am
Wow, very productive Suzanne :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 07, 2013, 09:12:36 am
Went to Officeworks to hunt for DS' birthday gift, a Wacom digitiser - a tablet to allow drawings to be stored in computer. But they didn't have the right model :( Hubby will have to order it online. Birthday getting close...nervous...

Went to Retravision as well. Wanted a quote on Siemens oven, rangehood, stovetops and dishwasher. Disappointed that I missed their siemens sales about a month ago. Tried to get a package discount, but they wouldn't give me a sweeter deal. Thought they would be more accommodating cos of financial year end :(
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Post by: cookie1 on June 07, 2013, 10:06:51 am
Try some other places BZB if they carry them.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 07, 2013, 10:49:36 am
The only other shops that sell siemens are Kitchen HQ and Kambos, Cookie.

 Kambos was more expensive when I did comparison shopping using the siemens dishwasher. Will do the merry-go-round again, now that I know the brand and models of appliances for my reno.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 07, 2013, 12:06:44 pm
Good luck.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 07, 2013, 12:55:27 pm
Did some ushering at DS1's concert at school. Enjoying the evening of music now. The Jazz Band was quite fun to listen to :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 07, 2013, 02:25:16 pm
Haven't been on much this past week or more. Had a dear friend staying here for 5 nights and had such fun with her and my GD. We did lots of cooking as well as eating out, time with DD and her children and dinner at DS's house with his wife and baby girl. A wonderful time and hope to repeat it. Tomorrow going to cirque du soleil and looking forward to it. Haven't missed a show in all the years it's been coming to Perth. The GD's love it too. DH and I going to our fav Italian in east perth for dinner. Sunday going for lunch with a friend so a wonderful week here after all the stress of the past few weeks  :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 07, 2013, 03:08:11 pm
Nice to see you posting again MF, it sounds as if you've been having fun and have been very busy. Enjoy the circus.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 07, 2013, 03:13:52 pm
Thanks Judy  :D
Been very busy and good as its taken my mind off the trauma of the last couple of months.
Slight progress but a long way to go before we know anything.
 How is Geoff doing? I hope he has settled in and making sone improvement  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 07, 2013, 08:56:59 pm
It's nice to catch up with friends and enjoy their company MF.I saw cirque du soleil at the Royal Albert Hall a few years ago.Thoroughly enjoyed it  ;D You certainly are having a wonderful week ;) ;D
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Post by: obbie on June 07, 2013, 10:51:16 pm
Hi MF ;)

nice to see you back.

Going shopping now, then cooking
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Post by: keeki on June 07, 2013, 11:02:34 pm
I' m about to take my Mum to the docs. She's 92 and doing well. We go out every Sat morning and have done for years now. Then meeting my daughter and grand babies for morning tea. Hubby a go-karts all day and night. Dinner at daughters and salmon in TM for dinner.
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Post by: Yvette on June 07, 2013, 11:15:40 pm
Hi MF

Have a great day Keeki
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Post by: maddy on June 07, 2013, 11:42:40 pm
thank god for some rain!
Was looking a little grim here, and why Hubby chose our income that's reliant on the weather....is beyond me!  :-\
Anyway....our mini ducks are happy too....they get a 2nd pool to play in

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/9ce5e0933c80d3b20630d53907d51cb9.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/683fcfaf0d8d9e7fe9d5c6bda928a5f6.jpg)

A day full of football again, but think I'll sneak home later and do some major catching up....DD working in the canteen all day, so she'll come home smelling like a chip fryer...it's yuk!  I now soak her canteen clothes in potpourri disinfectant....works a treat, but DD hates smelling like potpourri  :P

MF...not up to date with your traumas, but hope some good visits you soon.

Keeki....that's wonderful your Mum is 92, and going well.  My FIL will be turning 90 in August...a big party is in the works!
Enjoy your tea & salmon  8)
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Post by: Wonder on June 07, 2013, 11:45:38 pm
Great to see you back MF and sounds like you have some good and not so good going on.

I'm off to the Good Food and wine show today with DD. not sure how she will be, she had a group of friends over last night and we could still hear them laughing and moving around at 3.30am and I can see a pile of empty bottles at the top of the stairs so thinking she may have a bit of a sore head or a not so great feeling stomach 😀. They are all just turning 18 and have the pressure of VCE, so it was good to hear lots of laughing and giggling even if some of it would have been alcohol induced.
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Post by: Wonder on June 07, 2013, 11:47:12 pm
Those ducks look great Maddy. We have no weekend sport here because of the long weekend so a rare weekend for us.
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Post by: Halex on June 08, 2013, 12:12:08 am
The ducks are soo cute, brought a smile to my face.

MF, welcome back, sorry you have traumas too.

Love cirque du soliel, first time not going his year, but have a few shows booked in Vegas :)

Wonder, have fun, what will you buy? Maybe the tandor people will be there :) see if theres any new recipes or tios :)

HHW :)
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Post by: Emme on June 08, 2013, 12:24:23 am
Hi MF, glad your back, sorry to hear you have had traumas
Maddy, good to know you have finally had some rain.  Lucky ducks!
Wonder, enjoy your day

Marie
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Post by: obbie on June 08, 2013, 02:40:18 am
Love the ducks Maddy.

Wonder have fun, wish I was there with you.

MF glad things are improving for you.

Hi Marie, Hally.

well today i did the groceries, and bought shoes for the kids. we have 2 extras for the weekend, why did i take 4 kids shopping.... ??? ???
Now about to start cooking. ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 08, 2013, 02:56:54 am
Your Mum is doing well Keeki, I have to really talk mine (90) into coming out these days.  We were invited out to tea the other night and she rang me 1/4 hour before pick up time and asked if I really wanted to go out in the cold :D  She reluctantly came with me to join my SIL's family for the meal then made the comment on the way home 'well, that killed a few hours - it was very nice"  :-))
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Post by: keeki on June 08, 2013, 04:51:57 am
Well shopping done, came home a tad tired. Mum lost her key card, went to bank to cancel it only to find it tucked inside her wallet. Poor love, she was upset about it. All good now, have just had soup that I created last night with all my leftover veggies.  Time to put feet up for a little while.

Yes JudyDawn Mum is doing well, she likes our trips out as its something to look forward to.
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Post by: Emme on June 08, 2013, 06:46:55 am
Glad you had a nice day out with your Mum keeki and glad she found the key card.  It is a terrible feeling to think it may have been lost and also such a hassle getting a new one.

Marie
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Post by: obbie on June 08, 2013, 07:16:21 am
My DH took the old panelvan which is now completely finished out for a spin today, with kids....

Will post a photo tomorrow for you to see.

me, i have been cooking..
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Post by: cookie1 on June 08, 2013, 11:34:34 am
Everyone sounds as though they have been busy. I had coffee with DD.  it was lovely.
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Post by: Wonder on June 08, 2013, 12:11:15 pm
We had a lovely day at the show. We don't spend a lot of time with DD and we ended up staying until closing then walked over to the casino, met Mum and Dad for a quick hello and then had dinner at a restaurant there. DS ended up seeping at a mates place for the second night so it was a great chance to send time with DH and DD without him complaining. We are all a bit tired now.
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Post by: Frozzie on June 08, 2013, 11:59:25 pm
Oh my lots has been going on... Hally hugs.. Must have been horrible doing so much then feeling so unsafe in your own home..feel so sorry for kids like that though.. Hope he gets the help he needs..

We went to the zoo yesterday and got yearly memberships.. Kids love it!

Looking at going to the circus tomorrow and catching up with a friend i havent seen in years today.. Otherwise relaxing and need to attack the ironing..also make something for afternoon tea..
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 09, 2013, 07:38:37 am
Ironing is one of my pet hates, Frozzie. Good luck on your attack.
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Post by: courton on June 09, 2013, 07:44:35 am
Frozzie,,there is a good and inexpensive place in Neutral Bay where I still take my dry cleaning. She also does ironing. May be worth enquiring. If you take the small lane next to Beny Boyd cafe, you will find the dry cleaning place.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 09, 2013, 10:00:17 am
We had a Model A run today. We made it to the meeting place ok but then had spark plug troubles. We changed all 4 and the car seemed better, but decided to come home and swap to the new car. We met up with the group again at lunch. We sat under some beautiful Moreton Bay figs, they made a lovely canopy above us. That was lucky as it then poured. We still had a lovely day, with lovely friends.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/09/juqagu5y.jpg) Our car with 3 of the men 'fixing' it.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/09/u7enuseq.jpg) A view of the Swan River from the old car as we drive beside it.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/09/ba6eju5u.jpg) Another view from the Model A windscreen
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Post by: Frozzie on June 09, 2013, 10:04:28 am
Thx courton will check it out but nearly every place i went wanted to charge a ridiculous amount ..
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Post by: Emme on June 09, 2013, 10:07:44 am
Don't like ironing either Frozzie  ;D

Great photos Cookie, thanks for sharing,  glad you had a lovely day.   ;D

Marie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 09, 2013, 10:12:39 am
Ironing and cleaning the oven are the pits :P

Wonderful photos Cookie. ;D
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Post by: KarenH on June 09, 2013, 10:16:17 am
Quote from: 4getfulelephant on June 06, 2013, 04:24:49 am
Quote from: KarenH on November 09, 2012, 11:37:12 am
DH has taken our 2 boys away camping for the weekend, and I am staying home to get some work done.  I was looking forward to a weekend of uninterrupted work, and some "me" time too, but the house is very quiet and empty without my 3 boys  :(

Tonight I have made lemon cordial and Tenina's lemon curd, and got some more lemon myrtle leaves into the dehydrator ........ definitely a citrus flavour to the evening so far.



Karen H - would you share your lemon cordial recipe?  I'd LOVE to give it a go as we buy it all the time...

THANKS :)

Oh dear - only just seen this reply - sorry!  I will post it tonight under non-TMX recipes.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 09, 2013, 11:56:16 am
Lovely photos, Cookie. What a beautiful Sunday for you :)
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Post by: Frozzie on June 09, 2013, 01:06:57 pm
Finished the day off with a drive into the city to see the lights which was a mistake.. Oh my goodness the ppl.. You would think it was new years!!?

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Post by: obbie on June 09, 2013, 10:08:14 pm
great photo Frozzie
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Post by: Emme on June 09, 2013, 10:09:53 pm
Lovely photo Frozzie , heard on the wireless that there were a lot of people about.


Marie
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Post by: mcmich on June 09, 2013, 10:12:37 pm
Great photo of the bridge Kim.  :)
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Post by: Frozzie on June 09, 2013, 11:00:19 pm
There was a huge crowd so much so it took us forever just to get out of there.. Crazy crowds so we decided to just head home and try and check out somewhere on the nth side but they have only lt up the city side of bridge and opera house.. Cheeky.. I wasnt going to brave nye style crowds with a 4 and 7 yo so we headed home after getting a few snap shots..
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Post by: judydawn on June 10, 2013, 01:57:12 am
What was the attraction in the city Kim, if they lit up the bridge - why did they do that? 
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Post by: goldfish on June 10, 2013, 02:25:47 am
It was the Vivid Light show, Judy . . .  http://familyfunsydney.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/vivid-sydney-light-shows-24th-of-may-to.html
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Post by: Frozzie on June 10, 2013, 03:10:23 am
Thx gf yes the vivid light show.. You can see alot on google images.. Some of it was quite spectacular .. Just wayyyyy too many ppl
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Post by: Frozzie on June 10, 2013, 03:37:53 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/10/bytade4y.jpg)

Today it's circus with the kids..
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Post by: judydawn on June 10, 2013, 03:43:56 am
Thanks girls, Sydney always gets millions it seems at their special events - I have always stayed away from huge crowds so applaud those who like to get out there and be amongst it.
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Post by: Halex on June 10, 2013, 03:50:00 am
Love the sydney bridge.

Finally cracked up, raw potatoes last night & I went for a bit of a run today ??? :o :o a girlfriend came over to me when I was rowing & said I looked up & there you were running, I said I know, I am not sure what posesed me too ??? :o :o

Goodnews lr, he is in a place for 6 weeks that deals & copes with kids with mental illness.

 :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 10, 2013, 04:17:10 am
Lovely photos Kim. Thank you.

Hally, don't beat yourself up over lr. You really tried 110%. He will remember how wonderful you were for many years to come.  I am pleased he is at last getting the help he needs.
How is MIL? Hope things are ok.

This morning we had to take one of our newer cooking machines in for a warranty repair. Not very happy about that.  :'( :'(
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 10, 2013, 08:33:09 am
Good news that Ir is in a place to help him Hally.

Lovely photos Kim.Did the kids enjoy the circus?

Sorry to hear your other cooking machine needs repair Cookie.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 10, 2013, 09:02:25 am
Had a busy but good weekend. Cirque du Soleil was fantastic as usual. They are so talented and fit .
Looked after GK's yesterday as my eldest DS and family were moving house . Had 7 of them here but DD1 was here to help thankfully   ;D
Lovely photos Kim.
Not so good news about one of your cooking appliances cookie.
Hope everyone is having a good day  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 10, 2013, 09:26:56 am
lovely to hear from you mf ;D;D
housework and food shopping tomorrow going to have morning tea with my dd's ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 10, 2013, 05:38:48 pm
The pollen count  in the UK has been particularly high today and no wonder as this field was just a mass of buttercups :o I feel sorry for all Hayfever sufferers :'(
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Post by: goldfish on June 10, 2013, 08:18:58 pm
It looks so beautiful though CC .... People who suffer with hay fever have my utmost sympathy!! It's a miserable affliction!!!!
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Post by: Frozzie on June 10, 2013, 09:42:15 pm
Hally good that lr has 6 weeks help in a centre.. Hopefully they will see he needs more help..

Cc the kids loved the circus.. It was a sml circus but the kids had a ball!

Jd since i went out for new years in the rocks and got threatened with a knife and one of the boys with us ended up stabbed for no reason and in emergency years ago and ppl are generally drunk and uncontrollable huge crowds freak me out a little so i stay away.. Normal crowds ok but on the weekend there were ppl everywhere...so many that the police were blocking cars from going in to side streets and only letting cars out.. Crazy!!

Cookie pity about your machine.. Hope they fix/replace it quickly!

Oh and morning :)
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Post by: achookwoman on June 10, 2013, 10:17:12 pm
Cookie,  what cooking machine?  Or should I not ask?
Also hate crowds of any sort.
Hally,  I know you have a strong sense of social responsibility,  that is because you are a very nice person.  However your family comes first. CP is a delightful child,  best not to expose him to this sort of behaviour.  Also you and DH can do without this worry.   Stay strong. 
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Post by: Halex on June 10, 2013, 11:06:45 pm
I know your right everyone, thank you :)

Yes cp is a delight, he said goodbye to Nanna, I love you Nanna & I will never forget you.

 :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 11, 2013, 01:54:16 am
Hally, how old is your cp? Such a darling :)

Frozzie, that was a traumatic experience. DH detests crowds so we don't go for any of those fireworks etc :(
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Post by: Halex on June 11, 2013, 04:26:32 am
He is 9 :)

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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 11, 2013, 05:06:16 am
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He is 9 :)

He's just a bit older than my youngest. At that age, they are still cute and allow us to cuddle them in public :D
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Post by: cookie1 on June 11, 2013, 12:40:16 pm
Chookie it is another thermal cooking machine. So far I prefer the thermomix.
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Post by: obbie on June 12, 2013, 12:58:24 am
Do you cookie.

i have been using both alot lately
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2013, 03:19:09 am
Not overly happy with needing repairs so,early in its life.
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Post by: obbie on June 12, 2013, 03:49:35 am
was it a fuse
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Post by: mab19 on June 12, 2013, 04:36:50 am
Lovely photos CC & Hally.

Had to take GS to school this morning and then see the principal to explain why it was Nan taking him.  It seems GS has been absent for 3 weeks which we didn't know about.  Still waiting to hear anything for the Dept of Human Services.  They are not a very communicative lot.

Went shopping this morning and was surprised how much it costs to feed one extra person.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2013, 06:39:10 am
Yes Robyn.
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Post by: obbie on June 12, 2013, 07:31:14 am
takes only 5 minutes to fix cookie.. :)
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Post by: deedub on June 12, 2013, 07:38:03 am
Sorry I haven't been around much lately, June is a crazy month both kids have birthdays. Last weekend DD8's slumber party, this weekend is DD10's turn - another slumber party! Thermie is getting a workout!
Thanks for all the good luck messages, got an email from the recruiter requesting a phone interview, hopefully that will happen over the next couple of days.
Today I had coffee with friends, did grocery shopping, wrapped DD's presents and made some muffins. Taking kids to piano lessons tonight.
Didn't know you had another machine cookie, sorry to hear you're having problems with it.
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Post by: mcmich on June 12, 2013, 08:04:11 am
Nice to see you posting Dee. I've missed you but understand how busy it gets being a working mum.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2013, 08:40:10 am
You're right about the time taken to fix the machine Robyn, but unfortunately the nice person doing it wouldn't do it right away so it necessitated two trips into the city. Not to worry, all is well.
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Post by: rainbow on June 12, 2013, 10:12:20 am
We have just updated our vehicle, decided we loved the travelling and we plan to get a bigger but not to big caravan, so lots of excitement today, it's now in the garage and only just fits ! time for a nice glass of white wine to relax, driving to Perth tmw (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/12/a7a8e9u4.jpg)
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Post by: mcmich on June 12, 2013, 10:26:54 am
Very swish Rainbow.  :D

Look forward to seeing the new caravan.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2013, 10:53:05 am
That is a lovely rainbow. What size van are you thinking of getting?
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Post by: rainbow on June 12, 2013, 12:09:11 pm
We would like a under 20ft van and shower and toilet, we will be in Perth and Mandurah this weekend so will have a look
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 12, 2013, 12:09:39 pm
very nice rainbow ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 12, 2013, 12:12:48 pm
You certainly must have enjoyed your last holiday rainbow to have made up your mind you are going to do more - good on you, lovely vehicle.
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 12, 2013, 12:15:39 pm
Nice car rainbow. Black is sooo cool.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 12, 2013, 02:56:54 pm
So exciting Rainbow and a great way to travel and explore. Love the black car  :D

A busy day here with GK's and my mum but lots of fun. GD 17 was here this morning with friends and GD 18 came for dinner and staying over with friends. Lots of loud music and dancing going on in our theatre room just now but lots of fun. DH just said we have never had quiet here  since we had our first child but he wouldn't want it any other way and I agree!!! It's more peaceful than his snoring  ;D LOL
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 12, 2013, 08:31:24 pm
Quote from: rainbow on June 12, 2013, 10:12:20 am
We have just updated our vehicle, decided we loved the travelling and we plan to get a bigger but not to big caravan, so lots of excitement today, it's now in the garage and only just fits ! time for a nice glass of white wine to relax, driving to Perth tmw (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/12/a7a8e9u4.jpg)
Very nice motor rainbow.Enjoy your travels in it ;)
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Post by: keeki on June 12, 2013, 09:13:57 pm
Glad we had a long weekend but it makes me want one every week! I used to work 4 days but have gone back to 5. I must admit I struggle as we have a business too, so there is always bookwork to do.

Never mind I get all the school hols off so at least I have that to look forward to, one more week and then we are off to Agnes Water for a week. We have a holiday home with some friends and will all be heading up there for a break. I will miss my TM but will be making lots to take away. I did think of taking it but its a long drive and don't want to transport it that far (7 hour drive). So this week I will make some meals, dips, CADA, and whatever else I come up with!
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Post by: obbie on June 12, 2013, 09:58:29 pm
we all seem to be buying new cars.

Lovely Rainbow
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Post by: jo_nz on June 12, 2013, 10:32:39 pm
Must be new car season.  We are loving ours!!  ;D

Keeki, we've had a short week here last week (queen's birthday weekend) and then an extra short week this week with my brother's wedding on Monday and driving home on Tuesday.  I don't know how we are going to make a full week next week!!  :o  ;) 

We went to a basketball game last night (the NZ NBL) and all season DS has been trying to catch one of the balls the mascot throws out into the crowd during timeouts and between quarters.  Some lovely group of adults caught a ball, and must have seen him desperately trying to get one, and since they didn't really want it for themselves they gave it to him.   8)  Very happy boy in this house today!  And happy me too - lovely to see the kindness of strangers in action.

Tonight DS has a school concert for Matariki (Maori new year celebration), so that will be cute!  The sing Te Reo Maori songs, so I'm not convinced he has all the words quite right, but it's a good experience for him. 
Although he apparently isn't that nervous in front of crowds already - he got up at granddad's 90th birthday on Sunday and played his ukulele and sang happy birthday, then got up at my bro's wedding and said a few words and sang a song too!  :o  Very proud mummy and daddy moments!!  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on June 13, 2013, 02:03:06 am
Jo that is so lovely. I can imagine how proud you were.

Rainbow we have an 18 foot, Jayco, pop top with a shower and toilet. DH said he wouldn't want to tow anything much larger. Do let us know what you buy. It is all very exciting.

Keeki, Agnes Waters is so beautiful. How lovely to spend some time up there. Photos please!
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Post by: maddy on June 13, 2013, 02:22:59 am
New cars, holidays & caravans...I am completely envious!  8)
That's a long way off for us again...Hubby's tractor is having a major operation, it's in 2 pieces at the moment and fortunately for us, it has 2 months warranty left on it's warranty...PHEW!
So naturally, he's just taken off to look at buying another new one  :-)) :-)) :-))


Jo...what a gorgeous DS you have, and so pleased he finally has the holy grail  ;)


We have just had the police ring us, and commend us for contacting 000 over the long weekend.
We were following an erratic driver Sunday night, and were really concerned they were over .05, and were going to cause an accident.
We followed the car, and it was driving like a zigzag over lanes, speeding, then going slow.....they pulled off to the side after we rang 000.
Today they told us the driver had been charged with a DUI, and when they intercepted the driver, they were driving the wrong way, on the 2 lane ring-road, that has a 100km speed limit  :o  Could have been yet another fatal scenario!
We have to give statements this week at the station.

Well, better get some work done...Toodles  :)

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Post by: jo_nz on June 13, 2013, 02:50:26 am
Quote from: maddy on June 13, 2013, 02:22:59 am
So naturally, he's just taken off to look at buying another new one  :-)) :-)) :-))
Hahaha. Naturally...  ;)

Wow, glad they caught the car/driver before anything too serious happened!

I've been recipe browsing today - got a couple of cookbooks from the library, and also looked through DS's school fundraiser cookbook which is a pretty good one.  I've got a lemon cake baking at the moment  :P
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Post by: judydawn on June 13, 2013, 02:59:18 am
You probably did save someone's life maddy, what a good Samaritan you are  :-* :-*
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Post by: obbie on June 13, 2013, 04:50:53 am
good on you Maddy :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 13, 2013, 05:02:42 am
Jo, your DS is so cute. So good of those folks to give it to him.

Maddy, thank goodness for people like you. Hear of so many fatal accidents nowadays :(
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Post by: deedub on June 13, 2013, 05:32:03 am
Well done Maddy, hope that driver learns a lesson.
Working from home today, but still managed to bake some cupcakes for DD to take to school tomorrow for her birthday. Also had a phone interview with a recruiter about the job I applied for, looks like I'll be getting an in person interview which will be the first of 3! Pretty nerve-racking, especially as I'm not even sure I want the job yet, don't feel I'm qualified enough and will be getting in over my head. Oh well, we'll see what happens at the interview.
Netball training for DD tonight, then going to a season break-up dinner so no cooking. Mind you, weather not looking too good, training might be cancelled but dinner won't!
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Post by: Yvette on June 13, 2013, 05:50:20 am
Good one Maddy  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 13, 2013, 06:04:03 am
Well done Maddy. I am glad you made the decision to ring 000.
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Post by: obbie on June 13, 2013, 06:23:08 am
DeeDub, fake it till you make it..


good luck for the interview.
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Post by: Emme on June 13, 2013, 06:42:44 am
Great car Rainbow  :)

Well done Maddy, thank goodness you did make that call  :)

Good luck with the interview Deedub, hope it goes well  :)

Marie
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Post by: goldfish on June 13, 2013, 06:48:40 am
Good work, Maddy - I'm sure you saved someone out there from serious injury . .or worse!!  Wish more people would do that!!
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 13, 2013, 07:24:00 am
Good job Maddy. We need to get these people off our roads.

Housework day and its raining, so no excuse not to do it!
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Post by: mcmich on June 13, 2013, 07:44:47 am
Good that they caught the driver before an accident occurred.

Hairdressers today - got over the blonde very quickly and am now a brunette. Then onto to a party supply place for a balloons, black and red jelly beans etc for DH's soiree.

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Post by: astarra on June 13, 2013, 07:46:28 am
Good on you Maddy.  :-*  :)
Just housework today as per usual, also being Thursday meant I stripped all the beds, washed and dried the sheets and remade them again, emptied all the bins and recycle.  Then, once my housework was all done I ....... just had to, could not resist........... cleaned all the mirrors and inside windows in the house. Then cleaned the bathrooms, and have mopped all the lino floors.  :) :) :)
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Post by: mcmich on June 13, 2013, 07:51:08 am
Don't go over doing it astarra. I know you are always cleaning or are you in nesting mode?
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Post by: cookie1 on June 13, 2013, 09:15:22 am
Quote from: astarra on June 13, 2013, 07:46:28 am
Good on you Maddy.  :-*  :)
Just housework today as per usual, also being Thursday meant I stripped all the beds, washed and dried the sheets and remade them again, emptied all the bins and recycle.  Then, once my housework was all done I ....... just had to, could not resist........... cleaned all the mirrors and inside windows in the house. Then cleaned the bathrooms, and have mopped all the lino floors.  :) :) :)

uh oh, it sounds like nesting time. Take care astarra.
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Post by: jeninwa on June 13, 2013, 09:34:45 am
Don't go over doing it Astrra.
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Post by: rainbow on June 13, 2013, 10:32:51 am
Yes cookie I think maybe the type you have is what we would look at, we are in Perth this weekend you never now what we might see.

Good job Maddy.
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Post by: keeki on June 13, 2013, 09:12:40 pm
Good on you Maddy, you feel good when you do the right thing. There are some crazy drivers out there.

Jo, sounds like you had a few melting moments with your young one. Whereabouts in NZ are you? We have lived on GC for 25 years but originally from Auck. Our Queens b,day is always a week after yours. So glad it's Friday! I have a facial booked in for tomorrow which I haven't done in a long time. It's a voucher that I must use up. Not used to having time for me so I am looking forward to it.

Cookie, Agnes is awesome, we have 5 acres with some friends so that is our retreat. So can't wait to get up there, will post some pics when I get back.

Have a great Fiday everyone, bread to bake and butter to make.  ;D
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Post by: obbie on June 14, 2013, 12:40:27 am
at work
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Post by: jo_nz on June 14, 2013, 01:13:04 am
Keeki, I am in wgtn area. My brother (the one while got married on Monday) lives in Auckland though (in birkenhead).

Astarra, sounds like nesting to me  too! ;)
My SIL has had her baby this morning!! A baby girl, but that's all I have heard so far. So exciting!  Poor DS is forever going to be the only boy on DH's side of the family. He does have a boy second cousin in Australia but other than that, 1 sister, 4 girl cousins and 6 girl second cousins!!
DH suggested we could try for another to even it up a little - he better be joking!!  :o
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Post by: obbie on June 14, 2013, 01:22:45 am
Love baby's, great news..  Jo
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Post by: astarra on June 14, 2013, 03:59:09 am
LOL Jo.  :D Would love to hear what she called her precious new bundle.  :)

Nesting...I dunno, but after feeling a severe lack of energy for a few weeks I suddenly have found an on switch and seem to have alot - trying not to use it all up and save some for labour....whenever that may be.
Midwife appnt this afternoon.  :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 14, 2013, 03:59:58 am
Was driving home with endless  to-do's running through my head, when the most charming sight stopped me in my tracks. A mummy duck was crossing the road with her brood of cute little ducklings :D :) :D
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Post by: astarra on June 14, 2013, 04:02:17 am
So cute BZB - love babies of any description.  :)
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Post by: jo_nz on June 14, 2013, 04:50:13 am
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LOL Jo.  :D Would love to hear what she called her precious new bundle.  :)
Me too!!  Last I heard it was still undecided. 
I've wrapped up the blanket and a couple of embellished body suits, so we are all set to go as soon as we get the go-ahead.  But I suspect it might not be today as SIL has had a rough ride and not in great shape just yet.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 14, 2013, 04:59:13 am
Quote from: astarra on June 14, 2013, 04:02:17 am
So cute BZB - love babies of any description.  :)
And yours is coming your way, Astarra! :) :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 14, 2013, 08:20:47 am
Congratulations on becoming an Auntie again Jo. ;D We have two babies due very soon in our family and it will be 12th or 13th Great nieces or nephews :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 14, 2013, 11:19:30 am
Great baby news jo. Perhaps this will be the start of more baby news. How much longer Astarra?
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Post by: droverjess on June 14, 2013, 01:13:51 pm
Well done maddy.
Am not achieving much today.... Am Waiting for House survey results!!!!

It be all go quite soon. We have been very busy bees while absent from here. It got worse which is why i went quiet, then last week the pieces began to connect.... Can't say more....

Wish the weather would improve still cool and grey. Not summer at all.

And on the subject of babies I have a great niece, born yesterday. The famous blankets were posted off this week and then the baby came sooner, as they do!
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Post by: obbie on June 14, 2013, 05:58:52 pm
Hope all goes well for you Jess. :)
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Post by: jo_nz on June 14, 2013, 09:10:56 pm
Ooops, DJ you have reminded me I forgot to take a photo of my knitted blanket before I wrapped it up.  Oh, well, will have to get a pic when it has a baby snuggled underneath instead!  ;) Even better.

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Post by: droverjess on June 14, 2013, 10:06:27 pm
Well I hope for a pic with baby, but as the blanket,  is too big for newborn and the weather so bad perhaps mother will be under it instead!
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Post by: Emme on June 14, 2013, 11:34:32 pm
DJ, Keeping fingers crossed all goes well for you.  Congratulations on the safe arrival of great neice. I am sure they will love the blanket.  Take care  :)


Marie
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Post by: Halex on June 15, 2013, 01:51:00 am
Still in Perth, waiting for new, MIL has had nil by mouth for 1 week, a drip on & off & lots of morphine.

Its so hard the waiting >:(

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Post by: droverjess on June 15, 2013, 07:43:31 am
Sorry Hally to read this. We've done this road with parents too, thinking of you and sending hugs. It takes as long as it takes, everyone is different. She must have a strong spirit. My Pa was like that too, but it was very peaceful at the last xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 15, 2013, 08:06:42 am
Went to the MCG to watch Richmond v Adelaide. Cold and boring, but was the boys first footy game. DS4 very happy with Richmond's win.
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Post by: Frozzie on June 15, 2013, 08:15:49 am
Thinking of you hally xx. Was mil bday yesterday so dh had a terrible nights sleep :(

Hi dj.. Wondering how you have been.. X
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Post by: chrissa on June 15, 2013, 10:55:30 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on June 15, 2013, 08:06:42 am
Went to the MCG to watch Richmond v Adelaide. Cold and boring, but was the boys first footy game. DS4 very happy with Richmond's win.
. I was next door at Rod Laver Arena at Jesus Christ Superstar.  It was great. Such wonderful talent.

Hally, it must be such an awful time for you, just know my thoughts are with you and I'm sending a big hug your way.
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 15, 2013, 11:36:27 am
How cool is that Chrissa, to be so close to a forum friend and not know it! Glad you had a great day :)
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Post by: chrissa on June 15, 2013, 12:29:19 pm
Quote from: Kimmyh on June 15, 2013, 11:36:27 am
How cool is that Chrissa, to be so close to a forum friend and not know it! Glad you had a great day :)
We walked from Fed Square with the crowd going to either to the MCG or Road Laver so i might have been the person walking behind you and we wouldn't even have known :D
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Post by: cookie1 on June 15, 2013, 12:48:48 pm
I'm glad Richmond won too Kimmy.  :D :D

Hally, I feel for you. The waiting is awful, you don't want the inevitable to happen but you know it will sooner or later. Mum was on morphine for a while, it helps so much with the pain. Sending hugs down Leach Hwy and round the corners.  :-*
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Post by: Emme on June 15, 2013, 10:45:03 pm
Hally, thoughts are with you and your family.  Such a hard time for you all.  Big hug  :-*

Marie
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Post by: Halex on June 16, 2013, 01:21:33 am
Thx everyone. Still no change, its been a week now.

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Post by: Jamberie on June 16, 2013, 02:14:28 am
Big hugs Hally
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on June 16, 2013, 02:18:19 am
My thought are with you too Hally, it's a long wait with no one able to answer the question of when.  Hope all returns to normal very soon.
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Post by: mab19 on June 16, 2013, 02:35:31 am
My thoughts are with you Hally.  We had a similar thing with my Dad and the waiting is terrible.  He went peacefully at the end.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 16, 2013, 06:56:36 am
Hally,  hang in there.  Hugs to DH, CP and you.
Yesterday I went to a Farmers Market to help my Consultant with a TMX Demo.  She , and another consultant were in a caravan.  They had problems with the electricity and water.  I was outside,  'working the crowd'!!!!!  It was freezing.  I ate a sausage in bread,  ( as you do ), drank hot coffee,  and talked to some very nice people.   Several families were interested but it is the cost that stops them in their tracks. 
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Post by: judydawn on June 16, 2013, 09:47:26 am
Oh Chookie, the things you get up to  ;D  At least you were getting the word out there as a non-consultant, this is important to those interested in the machine.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 16, 2013, 12:31:12 pm
Yes, Judy,  I think it is important that non consultants talk to people. 
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Post by: cecilia on June 16, 2013, 01:29:09 pm
Oh wow, Chookie. WHat a gem you are!   I'll bet your consultant would do anything for you too. 
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Post by: droverjess on June 16, 2013, 09:35:48 pm
Been looking at ovens today with DD in a big store to get ideas.
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Post by: Halex on June 17, 2013, 12:31:02 am
Chookie, what fun :)

Dh mum passed away peacefully yesterday afternoon.

We are off to Melb wednesday.

We are staying in Essendon, I would like to stock up on some spices while there, any shops in the city or near Essendon.

Thx

H
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Post by: Yvette on June 17, 2013, 12:58:51 am
Big hugs Hally xxxx
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Post by: goldfish on June 17, 2013, 01:06:47 am
Hally, my condolences to your family -it's not an easy time at all . . .
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Post by: obbie on June 17, 2013, 01:21:53 am
Take care  Hally, sending Hugs :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 17, 2013, 01:51:40 am
Thinking of you all Hally and sending condolences and hugs your way.
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Post by: Emme on June 17, 2013, 01:56:44 am
Thinking of you and your family Hally at this sad time. Take care.  Sending hugs your way


Marie
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 17, 2013, 02:00:11 am
Condolences, Hally.
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Post by: mcmich on June 17, 2013, 04:16:24 am
Condolences to you and your family Hally. Will keep you in my thoughts. Take care.
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Post by: obbie on June 17, 2013, 05:05:33 am
Looking at airfares, accommodation, to book
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Post by: mcmich on June 17, 2013, 05:21:11 am
Are you planning a holiday Robyn?
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Post by: obbie on June 17, 2013, 05:44:08 am
Brisbane for a weekend in December, without the kids..... ;D
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Post by: mab19 on June 17, 2013, 06:32:49 am
My condolances to you and your family Hally.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 17, 2013, 06:55:05 am
Hally my deepest sympathy to you, DH and CP. Sending hugs.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 17, 2013, 08:28:17 am
Sorry to hear your sad news Hally.Big hug from me too :-* :-*
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Post by: Katiej on June 17, 2013, 09:24:52 am
Condolences Hally, all the best to you and your family.
Take care xx
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Post by: obbie on June 17, 2013, 10:09:07 am
Take care Hally
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 17, 2013, 11:11:36 am
Deepest condolences on your loss Hally. Sending hugs.

Whilst not from Melbourne, my favourite shop is royal nut company. It's in Brunswick (nearby essendon, sort of). Try this link to see if it has what you need http://www.royalnutcompany.com.au/ (http://www.royalnutcompany.com.au/) :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 17, 2013, 11:38:04 am
condolences to you and your family Hally xx

cleaned my house from top to bottom today geez it feels good;D;D
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Post by: Jamberie on June 17, 2013, 12:13:33 pm
Thinking of you and your family Hally xoxo
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Post by: Frozzie on June 17, 2013, 12:21:23 pm
Condolences to your family hally x
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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 17, 2013, 01:52:49 pm
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time, and sending hugs. Take care xox
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Post by: Bedlam on June 17, 2013, 02:37:16 pm
Hally,DH and CP, so very sorry for your loss.
Big hugs to you Hally, coffee and chat on your return. Take care x
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Post by: Halex on June 18, 2013, 03:49:41 am
Just packing atm & making food for the plane. I started to pack food but thought how silly, they have shops over east :o

I have packed a little food, weetbix, crackers & a few other things :)
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Post by: Wonder on June 18, 2013, 04:18:24 am
Hally condolences to you, DH and CP. Take care.

My sister lives over that way and now shops at LaManna direct, I haven't shopped their myself and not sure if they will have what you are after but my sister always has fantastic bread and antipasti.

http://www.lamannadirect.com.au/ourstore.php (http://www.lamannadirect.com.au/ourstore.php)
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Post by: obbie on June 18, 2013, 04:25:39 am
love the look of the pastry's :)
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Post by: Wonder on June 18, 2013, 06:04:13 am
Kimmyh thanks for that link. I've run out of all my nuts and seeds this week and was planning a trip to the market to stock up but I've got an appointment in the city tomorrow so will call there on my way home. I'm sure I'll spend a fortune and get far more than what is on my list.
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Post by: droverjess on June 18, 2013, 07:30:09 am
Hally I've only just read this and send you all our deepest sympathy.
Have a safe journey and very best wishes to all your family.
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Post by: dede on June 18, 2013, 08:18:45 am
Thought I would share a framing repair job I did today.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/18/runaputa.jpg)

I'm so glad I didn't actually have to touch it :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 18, 2013, 08:24:51 am
eeww mandi that's disgusting ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 18, 2013, 08:48:04 am
My DD would freak out just looking at it  Mandi :D
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Post by: dede on June 18, 2013, 09:21:27 am
And it's huge and ugly. Very creepy :)
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Post by: obbie on June 18, 2013, 09:52:02 am
hate spiders
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Post by: jo_nz on June 18, 2013, 10:16:56 am
Ick. Not something I would want on my wall! My friend has a large collection of framed insects...
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 18, 2013, 12:15:47 pm
Eew Mandi that is horrible.

Hope you enjoy the store Wonder. It's a small shop with lots and lots of goodies. Have fun :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 18, 2013, 12:44:29 pm
Thank goodness your photo was so big it was out of frame for me Mandi.  Just saw the tip of a couple of legs and that was all I wanted to see.  I could never have framed that in a million years and if it was in my house, then one of us would have to go  ;D
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Post by: maddy on June 18, 2013, 03:36:02 pm
Oh Hally XXXOOO.....my condolences to you all.  Even though her passing was imminent, it's always still a shock. 
Take care  :-*


Quote from: judydawn on June 18, 2013, 12:44:29 pm
Thank goodness your photo was so big it was out of frame for me Mandi.  Just saw the tip of a couple of legs and that was all I wanted to see.

LOL....same here Judy  :P  Mandi....you deserve a trophy for taking that job on  :-X
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Post by: keeki on June 18, 2013, 09:20:03 pm
Yes I remember days living on acreage, huntsman the size of a hand! We moved to suburbia and one day we found one in our bedroom. I think it had been in hiding while we moved, only to come out and freak us out!

Last night i didnt know what to cook,I had some leftover chicken with the cashew satay sauce and extra sauce. I put a whole chicken breast in the varoma which I had scored on each side. Sprinkled some tamari over it and added zucchini, broccoli and bok Choy. Steamed for 20 mins, added a bit extra tamari to veggies. Poured the sauce over and voila! Beautiful moist chicken.
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Post by: Halex on June 18, 2013, 09:27:57 pm
Thans for the food lins, we have hired a car so can go to both.

Yes Maddy, still a shock, surprising snt it. :-\

The in house arguments ave already started over mils estate & we havent even buried her yet >:(
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Post by: Nikkit on June 19, 2013, 12:01:45 am
Condolences to you Halex. Both on the loss of your MIL and the arguments that have already started. Be strong.

We dropped Miss 11 off at the airport last night to go to Singapore with the local Scout group. She'll be there now. So very excited for her, she will have a ball. 3 days in Singapore, then 4 days at the Singapore Scout camp in the jungle. I'm thinking I'll have some very stinky washing and a very tired girl get off that plane next week.
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Post by: obbie on June 19, 2013, 02:19:28 am
Fun for a 11 year old..Nikkit

office work here today
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Post by: cookie1 on June 19, 2013, 02:55:15 am
Ink kit how lovely for her. She will be able to thaw out up there.  :)

Hally sadly these things happen. I get on really well with my brothers, always have and still do. We even started an argument and had to stop ourselves from being so pathetic. Love to you all. Try and get some pleasure from the unexpected trip. Your DH is brave to drive in Melbourne. I would be too scared to. I don't know what to do when you see a tram, unless I am on foot.  ;) ;)
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Post by: mab19 on June 19, 2013, 05:21:56 am
Perhaps this should go in the ooops section. :)

 Had a load of washing on this morning and went to check on it only to find that the laundry trough had over flowed and there was water all over the laundry floor, into the bathroom and toilet and running down the hallway. :o  It took forever to clean it up and I am sure there is some still under the freezer.  Just as well the floors are polished boards and we haven't got around to putting in carpets yet. 
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Post by: judydawn on June 19, 2013, 05:26:46 am
Not a nice thing to happen on your birthday Margaret.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 19, 2013, 06:25:49 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 19, 2013, 05:26:46 am
Not a nice thing to happen on your birthday Margaret.
Happy birthday ;D
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Post by: maddy on June 19, 2013, 01:42:28 pm
Quote from: Halex on June 18, 2013, 09:27:57 pm
The in house arguments ave already started over mils estate & we havent even buried her yet >:(

Gosh, that didn't take long Hally  :-))  Bang their heads together, and tell them to show some respect!
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Post by: Delightful Den on June 19, 2013, 04:12:22 pm
Condolences to you and your family Hally.

It is a shame that the passing of a loved one always seems to bring out the worst in people.

I went o Tenina's Mexican class tonight an cough up with Jeninwa . The class was great and it was nice to see a friendly face.
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Post by: keeki on June 19, 2013, 09:19:10 pm
Condolences H, never easy losing a parent.

My dear Mum (92) had to have major surgery on her face last year. I didn't realise how much it affected me. Lost weight, couldn't eat, more worried than I showed. She came through it remarkably but it has been very hard on her. Off for her 6 month check up today.  She is Wonder Woman to us!

Last day of work before school hols tomorrow, a few things to whisk up tonight. Sad that TM isn't coming but don't want to risk taking it in car for 7 hour drive. Looking forward to a great week with friends.
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Post by: Halex on June 19, 2013, 10:08:10 pm
In Melbourne, settled into our tiny unit, nice & warm with eletric blankets.

Cookie, goodess no I woudnt drive in melb, dh does all the driving :)

 :)
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Post by: Wonder on June 19, 2013, 11:28:09 pm
Glad you are all settled in Hally, it's very cold her this morning so the best place to be is definetly in bed! I always find it funny hearing non melbournians talking about driving here. I've lived here my entire life and learnt to drive in the CBD when we were living there,  so i don't see it as being difficult and even though I don't particularly like it I've driven in each of the countries we've visited without any real problems. Amazing what you can do when you need to.

I hope the family realise how disresptectful and petty all the fighting is. We've had the same in both mine and DH's family and it's such a shame as we've found very hard to mend the bridges that are broken.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 19, 2013, 11:32:09 pm
Hally, it's cold in Perth this morning. 5C right now!
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 20, 2013, 12:07:10 am
Welcome to Melbourne, Hally.  At least we've put on a sunny day for you.

We often see cases of families bickering at each other over an estate - they come into our shop with items for valuing and, often, the items are not worth as much as they had fantasised and it is not a comfortable position for us.  I do not envy you having to face this sort of caper.  Keep your dignity, don't let anyone undermine your integrity.
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Post by: mab19 on June 20, 2013, 12:09:43 am
I drove to Melbourne once, would never do it again. :o
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 20, 2013, 12:15:25 am
Quote from: mab19 on June 20, 2013, 12:09:43 am
I drove to Melbourne once, would never do it again. :o
I don't blame you.  I live here and try my best to avoid driving through the CBD as much as possible.  Sometimes I have no choice, but always try to find a way around it.  In all honesty, like anything, once you get used to it and know your way around and which lanes to be in, etc. it's really not that bad (or so I tell myself).

If I'm going into the city I will usually get a tram and walk once I'm there - it's cheaper and easier than finding and paying for car parks.
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Post by: Frozzie on June 20, 2013, 12:59:56 am
I can drive anywhere pretty much.. The only place that freaked me out a little is the rond pont des etoiles in paris or the round about around the arc de triumph.. Crazy... Game of chicken every second... I got across but my heart was beating out of my chest.. Anywhere in oz is peanuts in comparison lol

Hally sorry to hear about your family fighting over inheritence... It is disgusting the way money and belongings brings out the worst in some ppl.. Hugs x
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Post by: obbie on June 20, 2013, 02:13:02 am
Thats sad there fighting Hally..

Today, just put up 2 signs to sell 2 landcruisers in our shop.

hopefully they will go fast. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 20, 2013, 03:19:08 am
Do you have to get special certificates to show that they are free of any encumberances Robyn?
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Post by: gertbysea on June 20, 2013, 05:45:18 am
Sorry for you family's loss Hally. I hope her passing was peaceful.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on June 20, 2013, 06:08:42 am
No Cookie, I advertised them on gumtree too.

 :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 20, 2013, 06:26:03 am
Cut my hair today. My hairdresser put on a movie, "The Call", just to hear me scream. And I did! ;D

Halle Berry was so fun to watch. She looked like Whitney Houston in this movie.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 20, 2013, 09:38:54 am
Went out to lunch with some lovely friends today. I am so full I don't need to eat for a week.
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Post by: Thermesa on June 20, 2013, 10:35:51 am
Cleaned up a sick boy's spew then went to work came home to relieve daddy for lunch hour then back to work. Home dinner bed time hour... Still waiting for sick boy to settle but I think he will be right tomorrow. Any child who pours dinner on the table to wear his bowl as a hat is not sick!
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Post by: mab19 on June 20, 2013, 11:12:26 am
A friend & I had a sewing day today.  Also did another load of washing but made sure I kept an eye on it, didn't want another overflow. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on June 20, 2013, 12:04:53 pm
What did you sew Mab19?
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on June 20, 2013, 12:08:03 pm
Condolences to you and your family Hally.
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Post by: maddy on June 20, 2013, 01:36:36 pm
Quote from: Thermesa on June 20, 2013, 10:35:51 am
Any child who pours dinner on the table to wear his bowl as a hat is not sick!

 :D  Oh the joys of little boys LOL, think he's on the road to recovery  ;)

I have crystal clear memories when DS was little, smearing the contents of his nappy all over the t.v.  :-\  and that was when we had one that had speakers on the side, with hundreds of little holes  :-))
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Post by: Halex on June 20, 2013, 07:12:18 pm
Things are settling down a bit here after an hour spent with the solicitor :)

Wonder went to LaManna foods, loved it & so cheap :)

 :)
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Post by: mcmich on June 20, 2013, 08:35:51 pm
I'm glad things are settling down for you Hally and for the of the family.

Another extra shift for me today. DH is going to drop by and meet me for lunch.  :D
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Post by: obbie on June 20, 2013, 09:50:05 pm
I'm going to work, kids on holidays this afternoon.. ;D
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Post by: Nikkit on June 20, 2013, 11:49:04 pm
I just found out that the Scout camp in Singapore has been cancelled by the Minister of Education over there due to the smog. No outdoor activities can be undertaken!
Miss 11 and the Aussie contingent has been allowed to stay at Scout HQ, so I dare say "Plan B" will be put into place.
I feel for the kids as they were so excited to be up there and going to meet Scouts from so many other countries, but I bet they still have a blast anyway.
At least they are not being sent home.
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Post by: jo_nz on June 21, 2013, 12:56:05 am
The kids are at home today - wild weather and the kindergartens are closed.  DS's school is technically open, but they were just going to watch DVDs, and said if we could take them home, that would be great, so I did.
They have done painting, we had the boy from 2 doors down over for a while, and DS went there to see his science project bird documentary.  Now all at home.  The weather is due to ease up slightly this afternoon, but weekend sport already cancelled.

So not getting much done myself - meant to be a work day for me, but that's how it goes.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2013, 01:50:42 am
Gosh the weather must be bad Jo.
Nikkit that is sad about Singapore. DD was saying last night that the smoke/ smog whatever levels were about double what they should be. So sad for the Scouts.

I am in at the medical research centre again participating in phase 2 of the Beetroot study.
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Post by: mab19 on June 21, 2013, 02:55:20 am
Quote from: cookie1 on June 20, 2013, 12:04:53 pm
What did you sew Mab19?

I did some hand embroidery on a supper cloth that has been on the go for years.

Normally I would be doing machine sewing on a quilt but haven't been able to use the machine since I got the new computer.  My old software was not compatable with Windows 8 but I have solved the problem now.

My friend worked on her quilt.

We had a fun day with lots of chatter. :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 21, 2013, 03:23:58 am
Jo, heard about the bad weather in Wellington.  Hope everyone's power is now back on again.  I still remember Wahine Day - that was a truly wild day.
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Post by: obbie on June 21, 2013, 03:50:36 am
can't wait to stay home for the weekend, and cook.

PM is in our little town for the weekend, so expect heaps of Media and Govt heads, and army heads here.
police will be everywhere.
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Post by: jo_nz on June 21, 2013, 03:53:51 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on June 21, 2013, 03:23:58 am
Jo, heard about the bad weather in Wellington.  Hope everyone's power is now back on again.  I still remember Wahine Day - that was a truly wild day.
I heard it described on the radio as the worst here in 40+ years! 
DH went down Petone Esplanade and half the beach is over the wall in the carpark areas (hopefully you know what I'm talking about!).

The wind has settled a bit now, so hopefully the power lines will be getting worked on soon - they were only ensuring safety before, not fixing as it was just too dangerous. Very grateful that our power has stayed on - we have no alternative heating, only heat pumps.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2013, 06:48:06 am
Yeah I do know where you are speaking of Jo. I have actually been to Wellington. Once to stay and once to pass through.
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Post by: obbie on June 21, 2013, 06:48:39 am
we have helicopters now.. :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 21, 2013, 08:17:25 am
It's been wet and cold here today, but nothing like Wellington. I've been shopping for a new sewing machine as mine is refusing to do anything other than straight stitching. I started off thinking of getting a second hand machine, but the more I look, the more expensive a machine I want. Spotlight have got a good special on an elina (which is actually a Janome), but I wasn't able to try it. I did get to try a bernette machine at another shop and it has all these cool fancy stitches :-)) it's $140 more expensive, but I will get a couple of lessons on the machine included. Decision, decisions.....
I also managed to do some shoe shopping and bought 2 pairs of boots for less than the pair I bought last week and returned.
Oops, this isn't the shopping thread :o
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Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2013, 09:41:27 am
A good way to sneak in shopping ES for those that are avoiding the shopping thread.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on June 21, 2013, 10:45:36 am
Had a good day out, enjoyed seeing GD singing in the grade 3 choir at the concert before visiting her classroom.  Lovely afternoon tea with one of the other Grandma's I meet up with at this time of the year then off I went to Harbour Town - can't resist popping in there as I have to go right past the door.  Visited Geoff before and after my day out and am now sitting in bed with the iPad as we had a power failure at 6.30 pm and it's the best place to be.  I have a fully charged battery so should be able to amuse myself until the problem is fixed by approx. 9 pm.  Was able to find that information out online and let the neighbour know.  Got to love these iPads in this situation, would be pretty boring without it.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2013, 10:54:02 am
I honestly don't know how I managed before iPad time. DH is always going to it and finding things out. He took it to car club the other day to photograph the chassis of a very old Chevrolet. He and a couple of other members are going to Narrogin next week to try and find one exactly the same. This way they can compare the photos to make sure they get the right one. He doesn't know it yet but he is getting one for his birthday. Then I may get mine back.  :D
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Post by: achookwoman on June 21, 2013, 10:58:13 am
Hally, i have just caught up with this thread.  Sorry to hear that your MIL has passed away.  Take care of DH and CP,  also yourself. The disputes are usually due to stress.  Not that this makes it any easier.        I buy all my nuts and spices at Rays Nuts,  which is in Hall St.  This is very close to Puckle St. Moonee Ponds.  There is an excellent Chinese Grocer in Racecourse Rd. Newmarket.  It is near the traffic lights in the center of the shopping strip.  How long are you in Melb. ? Would have loved to have caught up.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 21, 2013, 11:02:12 am
I am sitting in bed with my iPad in the Kribbitt resting on my knee. Won't move at all. I can reach my glass of white without a spill!

Good move cookie1. He will love it. My DH uses his day and night and since the Kribbitt arrived he is more or less attached to it. No more stupid questions either as he uses Mr Google for the answers.

Gert

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Post by: gertbysea on June 21, 2013, 11:05:22 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 21, 2013, 10:45:36 am
I have a fully charged battery so should be able to amuse myself until the problem is fixed by approx. 9 pm.  Was able to find that information out online and let the neighbour know.  Got to love these iPads in this situation, would be pretty boring without it.

You bet. At least you can use the 3G Judy when you can't use the wifi and you can't use the phone, TV or nothing else!

Gert
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Post by: jo_nz on June 21, 2013, 11:13:09 am
ES, I will be interested to see what sewing machine you go for. I have a cheapie brother I got years ago to see if I other into sewing. I did but don't know what to go for next. And it still does the job so no major rush...
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Post by: keeki on June 21, 2013, 11:50:03 am
Your weather sounds terrible Jo, ours not good either. It got to 13  today, which is very low for our winter. Thankfully I worked so was indoors all day.
JudyDawn, do you live on the Gold Coast? You mentioned Harbour Town so thought you must be close by.
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Post by: judydawn on June 21, 2013, 12:15:03 pm
I'm in Adelaide keeki.  I think there are Harbour Towns in other capital cities too.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2013, 12:31:16 pm
There's one here in Perth.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 21, 2013, 01:52:39 pm
Judy, I was at Harbour Town for about an hour today too - that's where I bought my boots. I left my friend there and she bought a couple of boots after I left at another store as well as a pair at the same shop as me. Just as well I had to leave to pickup DS or I might have bought more boots too! It's a dangerous place to visit.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 21, 2013, 02:09:27 pm
Quote from: Frozzie on June 20, 2013, 12:59:56 am
I can drive anywhere pretty much.. The only place that freaked me out a little is the rond pont des etoiles in paris or the round about around the arc de triumph.. Crazy... Game of chicken every second... I got across but my heart was beating out of my chest.. Anywhere in oz is peanuts in comparison lol

Omg Frozzie, we couldn't believe the traffic there. The road rules seemed different to ours also. Do people on the round about give way to people coming on.
Aways thought  good things of you but now new found respect. Always leave the driving to my wonderful DH.
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Post by: keeki on June 21, 2013, 10:21:19 pm
I guess we aren't the only ones with a Harbour Town. Is anyone from the Gold COsat, Brisbane area?
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Post by: Halex on June 22, 2013, 12:41:10 am
Chookie, I woud have loved to see you, just no time this trip. >:(. I will get to Roys its just down the road :)

Yes things have settled down but we can see it is all going to flair up again. Lucky we live interstate & nothing major can be done without dhs authorisation.

I can see we are going to be bombarded with emails & phone calls, lucky we are going overseas for 8 weeks ;D

 :)

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Post by: Debbiebillg on June 22, 2013, 06:07:48 am
Keeki, I'm from Brisbane (Eight Mile Plains) ......... there's not many of us South Queenslanders on here is there ? We need to change that lol.
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Post by: mab19 on June 22, 2013, 06:19:36 am
GS has gone to his father for the weekend so I took the opportunity to go out for lunch with a girlfriend and then a bit of shopping.
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Post by: goldfish on June 22, 2013, 06:23:49 am
Good on you Mab!! Hope you have a really good time with your friend and with some retail therapy!  Your GS is so lucky to have you there!
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Post by: Katiej on June 22, 2013, 06:36:54 am
Good on you Mab, probably just what you needed  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on June 22, 2013, 07:14:34 am
There is nothing like coffee with a friend and a bit of retail therapy to improve things for you. Good on you Mab.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 22, 2013, 07:24:57 am
Hally,  next time.   ;D
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Post by: dede on June 22, 2013, 09:53:49 am
Had a visit from my sister and her beautiful children.
Ruby is growing up so quickly. She had her very first chocolate frog today thanks to Aunty Dede :D

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Post by: obbie on June 22, 2013, 11:01:26 am
so cute
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Post by: judydawn on June 22, 2013, 11:38:49 am
Obviously enjoying her first choccie frog  ;D  Bet she really loved her Aunty Dede after that.  Cute little thing Mandi.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 22, 2013, 11:55:05 am
Ruby is very cute, dede
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Post by: dede on June 22, 2013, 11:58:41 am
She is a cutie. :). I can't believe she's almost 8 months old now. Didn't seem tat long ago I was waiting for her to arrive :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 22, 2013, 12:35:16 pm
She has beautiful blue eyes dede.
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Post by: dede on June 22, 2013, 12:49:16 pm
She does Cookie. And she looks at Dede with so much love (especially when I have a chocolate frog lol ) :D
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Post by: Yvette on June 22, 2013, 10:58:08 pm
Naughty Aunty Dede  :D she has beautiful,blue eyes
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Post by: achookwoman on June 22, 2013, 11:12:08 pm
Dede,  beautiful,  chocolate and all.
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Post by: mcmich on June 23, 2013, 12:55:59 am
Love the photo dede. Does mum know you are giving her chocolate?  :D
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Post by: obbie on June 23, 2013, 02:23:59 am
about to cook
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Post by: dede on June 23, 2013, 04:30:14 am
Quote from: mcmich on June 23, 2013, 12:55:59 am
Love the photo dede. Does mum know you are giving her chocolate?  :D

Yes mum knew as she was here. I didn't mean to give little Ruby a chocolate though, I was getting one for her Brother before he left to go home but the look on Rubys face meant I had to give her one too ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 23, 2013, 07:20:40 am
About to go to DD's birthday celebration at her house. Low key family gathering  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on June 23, 2013, 07:31:00 am
Happy birthday to your DD, MF. Have a lovely time.  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 23, 2013, 12:18:54 pm
Happy birthday MF's DD. have a lovely day.

Busy Sunday, cleaning, washing, cooking, playing and spa under the stars with the boys :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 23, 2013, 12:32:28 pm
Just home from birthday celebration. The kids all had fun and DD enjoyed being spoiled. They are off to GD's resort for dinner and head chef cooking them a special meal so no need for the menu. Lucky girl. I can't believe she is 35. Where have the years gone since we arrived in Oz when she was 2 years and 9 months and DS was 4 years and 5 months. Time passes so quickly.

Kimmyh enjoy those moments in the spa under the stars with your boys. What a lovely way to spend a Sunday evening  :D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 23, 2013, 12:37:48 pm
That sounds so fun, Kimmy :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 23, 2013, 12:40:43 pm
MF, you've done a fabulous job with your kids. They are reaping the reward of your hard work.

Raising kids can be so so challenging at times. No, make that most times :)
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on June 23, 2013, 12:52:30 pm
Sounds like you had a wonderful celebration with your family MF!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 23, 2013, 01:59:34 pm
We had a lovely day with all the family GHM 24 of us today, and yes BeezeeBee all of us mums would agree that raising kids and grandkids is very challenging but I think you will agree the most worthwhile and rewarding experience. 
Well most of the time   ;)
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Post by: judydawn on June 23, 2013, 02:05:34 pm
Your family celebrations are pretty big MF but I guess that's quite normal for you and no-one takes any notice.  It sounds such a close knit family and you must be very proud of them all.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 23, 2013, 02:29:28 pm
True Judy it is just the norm for us as with 4 children, their husbands and wives and their 11 children plus DH and I makes 21 minimum at all of our family celebrations or dinners. Add on my mum, and other immediate family can  be up to 40. We are used to it but it is a lot of cooking and preparation but always lots of fun and the little ones all have a great time.

I am very proud of all of them as all of us are of our children and grandchildren. I couldn't  be happier but have my moments when I long for a day alone!!!  This time next week DH and I will be in Port Douglas for a week alone.....bliss  :)
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Post by: obbie on June 23, 2013, 10:07:29 pm
sounds fun MF
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Post by: Yvette on June 24, 2013, 12:46:47 am
Glad you had a lovely family gathering MF have fun in Port Douglas  :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 24, 2013, 12:52:26 am
You deserve this break MF, have a great time.
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Post by: dede on June 24, 2013, 02:24:07 am
Just come back from a walk, -3 outside with frost and fog but I love walking on mornings like this.

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Post by: jo_nz on June 24, 2013, 02:42:56 am
Gorgeous, Dede. I can almost hear the frost crunching as you walk...  ;)
We are so close to the sea here that we don't really get frosts.  I grew up not that far at all from here, but have vivid memories of walking across the field to school with the grass crunching and leaving green footprints in the white... Now it's just plain cold.

Been at playcentre this morning.  Made cookies with the kids (premade the dough last night) and then a little friend painted my face - mostly blue and black.  Very attractive.  Took me a fair while to wash off before I could go and drop my car off to have a couple of touchups done. 
DD went home with her friend from playcentre, so it's all quiet here.  About to go for a walk and then collect DD on the way to school.  Can't wait to hear about DS's day - he went to school dressed in a shirt and tie (his selection) for school photos today!   ;D
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Post by: goldfish on June 24, 2013, 02:44:58 am
Mandi, that looks just gorgeous!!  It's a different kind of cold - I agree, if you're all rugged up, that kind of morning can be magical! :D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 24, 2013, 03:34:31 am
What a lovely spot for a walk, dede :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 24, 2013, 04:12:23 am
Beautiful Mandi reminds me of growing up in Scotland   :D
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Post by: dede on June 24, 2013, 04:17:39 am
It is a lovely spot to walk anytime of the year too.
It's been almost 6 months since I quit smoking now and my lungs feel great, I really enjoy breathing in all the fresh air. :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 24, 2013, 04:58:44 am
A nice, brisk walk in such a beautiful spot would soon warm you up Mandi.  6 months! How time flies.
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Post by: obbie on June 24, 2013, 06:58:27 am
working today, EOFY bookwork.. :)
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Post by: mcmich on June 24, 2013, 06:58:47 am
A gorgeous photo dede.

Jo, doesn't DS have to wear a school uniform? Very cute that he chose to wear a tie.  :D
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Post by: mcmich on June 24, 2013, 07:07:34 am
Did another extra shift today. All extra spending money for Melbourne.  :D
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Post by: Kayc on June 24, 2013, 07:19:22 am
DH and I are being quite social this week.  A few days ago we went on the train to Bunbury using up our free Seniors travel tickets. A three hour ride from Perth. Lovely scenery and very comfortable .  Two hours there to look around and have lunch, then back to Perth. A long day as we had left at 7.30am to get a park at the railway station and home by 6pm.

Wednesday, DH birthday and we are off to the Casino on the bus which picks people up from the suburbs and takes them to the Casino.  . Haven't done this before so will be a bit different . Could come home richer??? ;D  We will adopt what a friend did, put the money to spend in one pocket and the winnings in the other and when you run out of spending money what you have left in the other pocket is a bonus. Well thats the theory

Saturday is our 50th wedding anniversary, so off to Hillarys for lunch.

Then back to reality
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Post by: jo_nz on June 24, 2013, 07:25:07 am
Quote from: mcmich on June 24, 2013, 06:58:47 am
Jo, doesn't DS have to wear a school uniform? Very cute that he chose to wear a tie.  :D
Nope - they have an "optional" t-shirt (polo style), sweatshirt and hat.  He has the tee which he wears for Miniball games, and the hat, but most of the kids wear mufti most of the time.  Around this area it's only the private or church schools that have uniforms.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 24, 2013, 07:38:15 am
Kayc it sounds as though you are in for a lovely time.  I went to the atrium at the casino for lunch last week and it was lovely. Didn't go on the bus though. I hope you win lots.
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Post by: mcmich on June 24, 2013, 07:51:17 am
Quote from: jo_nz on June 24, 2013, 07:25:07 am
Quote from: mcmich on June 24, 2013, 06:58:47 am
Jo, doesn't DS have to wear a school uniform? Very cute that he chose to wear a tie.  :D
Nope - they have an "optional" t-shirt (polo style), sweatshirt and hat.  He has the tee which he wears for Miniball games, and the hat, but most of the kids wear mufti most of the time.  Around this area it's only the private or church schools that have uniforms.

You are a lot more English than we are.

I like a school uniform (but there are headaches that come along with it). Public school uniform is a good idea - no trying to out do each others outfits..
Private school uniform looks excellent but is very expensive.
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Post by: judydawn on June 24, 2013, 08:02:24 am
Kayc, it sounds like a fun week for you - all the best at the casino, I hope you have deep pockets on the winning side.  ;)
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Post by: mcmich on June 24, 2013, 08:10:23 am
Sounds like a wonderful week kayc. Enjoy yourselves and congratulations on your golden wedding anniversary.


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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 24, 2013, 08:16:52 am
Lovely photos Dede. :)

Kayc congratulations on your Golden Wedding Anniversary :-* Have fun at the casino ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on June 24, 2013, 09:46:18 am
I Should be walking Dede but instead doing bookwork. That looks beautiful, have to keep a good pace to stay warm. Well done, 6 months not smoking,no looking back now.
How wonderful you DDs birthday celebration,mf ( i have just worked out that you were mama fergie! Now i know you!) we used to have lots of big family gatherings not so much these days as everyones life gets too busy.
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Post by: Kayc on June 24, 2013, 09:59:58 am
Thanks Dede for your congratulations,.... Actually I forgot that it was a GOLDEN anniversary, mmmm  will have to do hiniting?
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 24, 2013, 10:39:04 am
Quote from: Bedlam on June 24, 2013, 09:46:18 am
I Should be walking Dede but instead doing bookwork. That looks beautiful, have to keep a good pace to stay warm. Well done, 6 months not smoking,no looking back now.
How wonderful you DDs birthday celebration,mf ( i have just worked out that you were mama fergie! Now i know you!) we used to have lots of big family gatherings not so much these days as everyones life gets too busy.

Ha ha that's right I am/was Mama Fergie but as everyone always called me MF I put that on view. I still prefer Mama Fergie though  :
A busy day here as 2 GC's were unwell so had DD plus 4 kids all day. They arrived early and have only just gone. I think a glass of something will be next on my agenda but will wait till DH comes home  ;D
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Post by: goldfish on June 24, 2013, 10:48:59 am
Do miss Mama Fergie!! ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 24, 2013, 11:16:44 am
Congratulations Kayc on your golden wedding anniversary. Have a lovely week.

Great photo Mandi.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 24, 2013, 12:19:20 pm
Quote from: goldfish on June 24, 2013, 10:48:59 am
Do miss Mama Fergie!! ;)

So do I GF  ;)

Congratulations Kayc what a wonderful achievement and I hope you have many more anniversaries to come  ;D
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Post by: rainbow on June 25, 2013, 01:41:37 am
Congratulations on Golden Kayc, with a win at the casino who knows what you could get,😃😃😃😃Gold ?
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 25, 2013, 01:57:03 am
Congratulations Kayc on your golden anniversary! You have been very blessed. Enjoy your trips and hope you win lots :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 25, 2013, 01:58:45 am
Today the WA Pianists Competition starts. DS8 the first one to perform. Feeling very nervous...
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 25, 2013, 02:36:20 am
Good luck to your DS BeezaBee. :)

He seems very talented.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 25, 2013, 03:03:59 am
lots of luck to your ds bzb, he'll do great ;D;D
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Post by: goldfish on June 25, 2013, 03:19:08 am
Best of luck to your son BZB .... He has a ton of talent!!!
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Post by: Yvette on June 25, 2013, 04:12:27 am
Good luck to your DS BZB  :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 25, 2013, 04:21:01 am
I'm sure he will do well BZB, look forward to hearing all about it later.
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Post by: snappy on June 25, 2013, 05:25:12 am
Good luck to son BZB.

My eldest DS put his hand through the glass door last night and severed right through to the joint!  Tendons, nerves, muscles and all!  Been in surgery this morning - never a dull moment around here!
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Post by: goldfish on June 25, 2013, 05:31:37 am
OMG Snappy!!! Hope the surgery was all it could be and that he heals quickly!!! How are you holding up??
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Post by: obbie on June 25, 2013, 05:56:47 am
Hope he is ok Snappy
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Post by: Yvette on June 25, 2013, 06:04:12 am
Oh no Snappy hope the op goes well  :)
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Post by: snappy on June 25, 2013, 06:09:14 am
Thanks for the well wishes, he is feeling quite sorry for himself but he was such a brave boy going into theatre.  He will be in a cast for  at least 6 weeks to try and allow the nerves to heal.
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Post by: dede on June 25, 2013, 06:19:49 am
Ouch Snappy that sounds horrible, poor boy :(
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Post by: mcmich on June 25, 2013, 08:21:55 am
Quote from: snappy on June 25, 2013, 05:25:12 am
Good luck to son BZB.

My eldest DS put his hand through the glass door last night and severed right through to the joint!  Tendons, nerves, muscles and all!  Been in surgery this morning - never a dull moment around here!

Hope it all goes well Snappy. That's boys for you. Certainly keep you on your toes.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 25, 2013, 08:24:12 am
Quote from: snappy on June 25, 2013, 05:25:12 am
Good luck to son BZB.

My eldest DS put his hand through the glass door last night and severed right through to the joint!  Tendons, nerves, muscles and all!  Been in surgery this morning - never a dull moment around here!
I hope all goes well with your DS Snappy. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 25, 2013, 08:53:38 am
Snappy a nasty shock for all of you. Hope things have improved.

BZB I hope things went well for your DS.

I went to see The Great Gatsby this morning. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Post by: judydawn on June 25, 2013, 09:10:46 am
That's terrible news Snappy, I saw that happen to a school friend when I was 13 and I can still see the picture in my mind vividly.
Good luck to DS in that everything works out OK for him, the worst is over and now it's just healing time.  It must be so hard on you though, Mum's hate to see anything happen to their kids.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 25, 2013, 09:15:51 am
So sorry Snappy. Going to be a long haul but usually fine in the end.

BZB hope is was a good concert for your boy.

Gert
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Post by: Katiej on June 25, 2013, 09:19:34 am
Awful news Snappy and so stressful for you all.
I hope he has a quick and successful recovery. Take care xx
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Post by: Emme on June 25, 2013, 09:25:00 am
Snappy, wishing your DS a speedy recovery,

BZB, hope things went well for DS

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Post by: *suzanne* on June 25, 2013, 09:55:56 am
sorry to hear about your ds snappy here's hoping it all heals well xx
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Post by: mab19 on June 25, 2013, 10:16:50 am
Sorry to hear about your ds Snappy.  Hope he recovers quickly.

Had to see GS teacher today.  He is not behaving very well and is quite disruptive in class as well as telling lies and taking things that don't belong to him.  It's a worry and we still don't know what is going to happen with him yet.  We have court next Tuesday.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 25, 2013, 10:24:53 am
Mab19 I have my fingers crossed for you. It must be so hard.
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Post by: judydawn on June 25, 2013, 10:40:14 am
Margaret, hang in there.  Group hug.
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Post by: snappy on June 25, 2013, 10:41:53 am
Mab your poor GS has been through so much, I'm not surprised he is having a few behavioral issues.  Hopefully you will get some certainty on Tues and it might help him to settle.
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Post by: goldfish on June 25, 2013, 10:52:04 am
It's certainly a hard road mab ... For both of you!! Hang in there as best you can!!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 25, 2013, 11:06:10 am
Quote from: snappy on June 25, 2013, 05:25:12 am
Good luck to son BZB.

My eldest DS put his hand through the glass door last night and severed right through to the joint!  Tendons, nerves, muscles and all!  Been in surgery this morning - never a dull moment around here!

Oh Snappy what a horrible accident. I hope DS recovers quickly and that there will be no lasting damage.
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 25, 2013, 12:45:42 pm
Terrible news snappy. Hoping the recovery goes smoothly xox
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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 25, 2013, 12:47:25 pm
Cookie, I saw The Great Gatsby on Friday, but I couldn't cope with Leonado as Jay Gatsby. Loved the costumes, but didn't love the movie. Didnt hate it either , however, I saw a great French romantic comedy yesterday called Happiness Never Comes Alone. Almost fell off my seat laughing in places. Plot was predictable, but it was well acted and the leading lady was so beautiful - I wish I looked as good as her :-\
Snappy, I hope your son copes Ok with the cast and has no permanent damage - it must have been such a shock.
Mab, I hope things improve for your grandson and you - it's a difficult situation.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 25, 2013, 01:00:06 pm
Quote from: mab19 on June 25, 2013, 10:16:50 am
Sorry to hear about your ds Snappy.  Hope he recovers quickly.

Had to see GS teacher today.  He is not behaving very well and is quite disruptive in class as well as telling lies and taking things that don't belong to him.  It's a worry and we still don't know what is going to happen with him yet.  We have court next Tuesday.

Mab I have no idea about your problems but however big or small I hope the situation improves for you soon.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 25, 2013, 03:52:13 pm
Snappy, your poor poor darling :( Hope he gets well soon.

Mab, good luck for Tuesday.

My little man played very well today. He played a lovely little waltz by Chopin, and managed it without making any mistakes. Phew! He was very disappointed that he didn't get any prizes though. His teacher had already explained to him that it's very tough to win competitions with Chopin, especially when they are young. Still a great learning experience for him :D

DS11 and DS14's turns tomorrow night. They are having a showdown in the same section. Hahaha.
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Post by: astarra on June 26, 2013, 12:27:13 am
Ouch Snappy, hope your son recovers well.
Good luck Mab, hope things look brighter soon.
BZB, your boys are so talented. good luck to them all!  :)
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Post by: dede on June 26, 2013, 12:40:51 am
Feeding a Lamb this morning. DH brought it home from work last night (what do they say about not bringing your work home with you? ;D )
Anyway he's going to a new home this morning as I don't have time to rear a lamb this year now I'm starting work soon. :)
He's still cute though :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 26, 2013, 03:02:35 am
ES I had no problems      with LC as I have never seen him in a movie before. I thought he was an excellent actor. I haven't seen Titanic or any of his others. I don't seem to go to the movies very much nowadays. I should make the effort.
Like you I loved the costumes and I also loved the cars. It made my decision of a 1920's outfit for next years National Model A rally even harder.
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Post by: mcmich on June 26, 2013, 04:26:44 am
I love Leonardo DiCaprio. One of my favourite movies is "Catch Me if You Can". He plays the role brilliantly.  8)
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Post by: Halex on June 26, 2013, 04:39:24 am
Back last night for a few weeks, then back to Melourne.
So nice to be home, I made soup :)
 :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 26, 2013, 06:41:46 am
having my coffee machine serviced and what do you know instead of $300 its blown out to $600 an internal leak has caused some corrosion so replacing a lot of different parts,  that's what you get when you buy a $3000 coffee machine I guess ::)
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Post by: mcmich on June 26, 2013, 06:53:46 am
Goodness Suzanne  :o  I hope it makes good coffee.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 26, 2013, 06:58:24 am
Welcome back Hally.

Suzanne you must love your coffee.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 26, 2013, 07:12:45 am
oh I love my coffee and my Jura coffee machine it has pride of place with the tmx it has actually made 4500 coffees in 3yrs :-[
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Post by: cookie1 on June 26, 2013, 07:14:08 am
That's pretty good then.
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Post by: mcmich on June 26, 2013, 07:39:12 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on June 26, 2013, 07:12:45 am
oh I love my coffee and my Jura coffee machine it has pride of place with the tmx it has actually made 4500 coffees in 3yrs :-[

I think Gert has the same brand as you Suzanne and loves it. She says the coffee is hot - the main reason I got rid of the Delonghi machine I had, just didn't make the coffee hot enough.

We have a nespresso pod machine now - perfect for us, DH loves it (first tried it at Cookies place) probably not for the coffee connoisseur but suits us.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 26, 2013, 08:40:03 am
I had a delonghi too years ago hated it and wanted it to die not long after buying it. my parents and sister have a nespresso pod machine and love it
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on June 26, 2013, 11:39:39 am
I had a DeLonghi magnifico i paid  $2750  for  over  the course  of three years i paid over $600 in repairs, it started going wrong as soon as it was out of warranty. One thing i was told especially for Aussies is only ever put filtered water in the coffee machine.  I then bought a Saeco for much less (in an auction) and no problems ever since!! 
I would not recommend a DeLonghi :(
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Post by: cookie1 on June 26, 2013, 12:02:27 pm
I love my Nespresso machine. I allow myself one every day.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 26, 2013, 02:02:45 pm
Me too, nespresso pixie.  Good enough for me.
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Post by: jo_nz on June 26, 2013, 10:41:47 pm
I have a DeLonghi I don't love too.  Got it as a "gift" when we bought a stack of stuff while doing our renovations.  It broke down within a year, but was replaced, so still ticking along. 
I'll probably go for a nespresso next time too...saving up my Fly Buy points.
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Post by: Frozzie on June 26, 2013, 11:27:34 pm
Quote from: EmeraldSue on June 25, 2013, 12:47:25 pm
.... however, I saw a great French romantic comedy yesterday called Happiness Never Comes Alone. Almost fell off my seat laughing in places. Plot was predictable, but it was well acted and the leading lady was so beautiful - I wish I looked as good as her .....

Es thats the movie dh and i saw at the French film festival months ago... Sophie marceau is gorgeous and is in alot of french films (she has been in many well known french films since she was a child) and gad elmaleh is one of my fav comediens... He is brilliant...we enjoyed it!  Lots of laughs..
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Post by: Halex on June 26, 2013, 11:49:10 pm
I have a DeLonghi Prima Donna, its about 8 years old, cost approx $3,000, love it no problems with it at all, never been serviced & when it does break down would just buy a new machine. We have had our moneys worth from it. Its all automatic, just press a button & off she goes.

 :)
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Post by: Halex on June 26, 2013, 11:50:22 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on June 26, 2013, 06:58:24 am
Welcome back Hally.

Suzanne you must love your coffee.

Thanks cookie,  :)
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Post by: Wonder on June 27, 2013, 12:44:35 am
I haven't look at this thread in a while and seemed to have a missed a lot.

Best of wishes to all with problems big and small.

The Great Gatsby is one of my favourite books and I really enjoy Leonardo DiCaprio but don't like the over the top stying of Baz Lurhmann so not looking forward to seeing the movie. I might just wait until it's available on DVD.
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Post by: obbie on June 27, 2013, 01:28:33 am
at work again today, with kids
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Post by: jo_nz on June 27, 2013, 01:42:14 am
At home with DD today.  Just made pikelets and now about to snuggle up with a DVD.  Pretty cold here today, so quite happy to have a quiet day at home. 
Soccer practice for DS after school though....brrrrr.
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Post by: Halex on June 27, 2013, 02:06:01 am
Getting over the flu bug, nearly gone.

Unpacking, washing etc.

Booking flights to Melbourne, organising boxes & things to start to de-clutter MILS house so it can go in the market. Its a shame Melbourne is so far away.

Its a big job, nothing has been removed since Pops passed away 8 years ago & they have been in the house for 52 years, its a big house full of stuff!!

 :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 27, 2013, 03:25:35 am
Glad you are feeling better Hally.
My DD and her family all have it  :(

Babysitting here today and getting ready to go to Cairns Saturday morning.
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Post by: deedub on June 27, 2013, 04:01:55 am
Sitting at hairdresser, he's running late so popping on quickly to say hello & I'm still here! Hopefully can catch up more when I get home. Gotta go, he's free now!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 27, 2013, 04:21:44 am
Good luck with the hair deedub
Mine was cut badly last time  >:(
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Post by: Kookla on June 27, 2013, 04:32:13 am
I  have been sitting here enthralled with the ongoing soap opera on 'the Hill'  amazing! It has all the hallmarks of a new mini series. Wonder who will play Julia and Kevin. Maybe Kate Blanchette and Bert Newtons son??  :-)) hopefully now they can get on with the business of governing  ??? On the topic of coffee, I have a Miele capsule machine installed when we built our home, it was on the top of my wish list. It takes the nespresso capsules and produces a coffee/ cuppacino as good as you get from a top notch cafe. Love it as does all family and friends. :D
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Post by: obbie on June 27, 2013, 05:10:20 am
MF have fun in Port Douglas.. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 27, 2013, 05:46:14 am
Yes I have been listening to the happenings on the hill. I would hate to be the speaker, she really has her work cut out for her. Yesterday I had to keep sending sms's to DD as she wanted to know what was happening and can't use her phone etc at work. She snuck peeks.

Hally is it at all possible that some of the family in Melbourne could do it for you or at least make a start? I have done it twice and it is a VERY big job.
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Post by: Wonder on June 27, 2013, 05:50:59 am
Good luck Hally, that is an enormous job hopefully you can get help from the Melbourne children.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 27, 2013, 06:29:06 am
Quote from: obbie on June 27, 2013, 05:10:20 am
MF have fun in Port Douglas.. :)

I am looking forward to it very much Robyn  :D

It would surely  be easier for the family in Melbourne to take care of that side of things Hally  :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 27, 2013, 07:10:11 am
I spent over 2 hours at the hairdressers today like Deedub, it was nice to sit and read magazines though even if it did make me later than usual to visit Geoff.
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Post by: mcmich on June 27, 2013, 07:14:45 am
Good that you had a relaxing time Judy.

 
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Post by: Kayc on June 27, 2013, 07:37:08 am
Thank you all for the 50th wedding congratulations.  We went to the Burswood Casino for the first time in Perth yesterday to celebrate DH birthday. We caught the courtesy bus from just up the road at 9.15am and arrived at the Casino at 10am.  we became members (free) and bought our $10 fun packs each.  We had $20 each to spend at the pokies and with absolutely no idea what to do and looking like real newbies and out of place and so we had a free cup of coffee and tried to decide what to do.

Lights were flashing and money was tingling with payouts, people paying out $500 and more at the gaming tables, it was all rather bemusing. We finally settled onto a pokie and put our money in.  In the end we spent $40 and gained $15 so no gold bracelet for the 50th!  The fun package included free all you can eat at a very well stock buffet/restaurant.  Well worth the money for that alone
All in all it was good day out but the Scottish blood in me would be hesitant to do it again. We arrived back at 5pm
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Post by: mcmich on June 27, 2013, 07:54:34 am
That sounds like a great day Kay. The fun pack was real value.  :)
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Post by: deedub on June 27, 2013, 07:59:01 am
Me again - sorry haven't been on for a couple of weeks, have absolutely no hope of catching up on the news but hope all is well.
Lately I've been preoccupied with kids' birthday parties and preparing for job interviews. Had 1st face to face interview last week, went very well and I'm through to the next which is next week. So today while I'm supposed to be 'working' from home, I've been busy researching interview questions and techniques - it's a 'behavioural' interview so need to know what I'm going to talk about! Really keen on this job, especially with current atmosphere at my workplace - I'm even thinking of asking for a redundancy package, with or without new job.
Cooking has taken a back seat I'm afraid - thermie still gets used, just not as much. Never seem to be home these days! School holidays coming up, I have to work most of the time but at least on my days off I won't have to make school lunches yipppee!

Hope you are all keeping well, happy cooking!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 27, 2013, 08:38:57 am
Deedub you certainly sound very busy. We love it if you can pop in occasionally. Sometimes lige gets in the way of forums. ;)
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Post by: dede on June 27, 2013, 08:57:56 am
I'm officially employed with a group called Eskleigh. Had my orientation today and signed the dotted line. Now to wait for my first shift which will be a buddy shift to start me off. :)
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Post by: mcmich on June 27, 2013, 09:09:21 am
Hope the second interview goes well Dee.  :D

Dede, is this a carers position? You are such a motherly, caring sort of person to people, children and critters. If I needed to be cared for, I would choose you.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 27, 2013, 09:10:38 am
Well done and congrats Mandi. ;D
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Post by: dede on June 27, 2013, 09:42:28 am
Quote from: mcmich on June 27, 2013, 09:09:21 am
Hope the second interview goes well Dee.  :D

Dede, is this a carers position? You are such a motherly, caring sort of person to people, children and critters. If I needed to be cared for, I would choose you.  :D

Yes Michelle it is. I have been working as a support worker on and off in between having children since 1992. I love it , and am looking forward to going back to work.
And thanks. I will be more an happy to take care of you when the time comes :D
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Post by: mcmich on June 27, 2013, 09:49:31 am
And I know I would be in he best of care  :D
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Post by: Katiej on June 27, 2013, 12:58:44 pm
Good luck with the interview Dee.

Congrats on the new job Mandi, hope it works out well.

Tonight I'm spending the night in hospital as I'm having a sleep study.
I get quite a lot of headaches and I feel tired everyday. ENT specialist thinks I have problems with my breathing, with in turn causes problems with my sleeping. I'm going to be wired up to monitors and watched while I sleep. Not sure how much sleep I'll actually get!

Up until a couple of weeks ago I hadn't been to hospital at all in my life (never having had kids or needed any operations) but this is my second visit to hospital this month, as I had to have a colonoscopy in early June. I may be headed for an operation on my nose soon to fix my breathing, so my luck at avoiding hospitals seems to have run out!
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Post by: Halex on June 27, 2013, 01:20:06 pm
Katiej, hope they find something that helps, if the headches coninue please have a brain scan.

H :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 27, 2013, 01:25:39 pm
Good luck dee. Congratulations Mandi.
Hoping for some answers for you Katie......sleep well.
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Post by: judydawn on June 27, 2013, 01:34:06 pm
I just sent you a long email Katie, it will give you something to do whilst waiting to be wired up LOL.  Sleep tight (hopefully). Xxx
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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 27, 2013, 01:43:57 pm
Katie, I hope you manage to get to sleep tonight - I would find it difficult knowing that I was being watched. I hope that it's worth it and your problems get sorted.
Mandi, congratulations! I hope you enjoy your new job.
Deedub, good luck with the job interview.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 27, 2013, 02:06:28 pm
Katie sending relaxed vibes for a reasonable sleep. Hope they get to the bottom of your problems. My dd had a sleep study done when she was young.  Over here some of the pharmacy's wire you up and then you go home to sleep and take everything back in the morning. We have been considering getting it done for her as she too suffers badly fom headaches and had sleep apnea when young. Good luck with it all.x
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Post by: goldfish on June 27, 2013, 02:13:37 pm
Katie.. Good luck from me too... Problems with sleep are really the pits!! Hope they find a solution quickly for you!! If you can sleep tight!! :)
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Post by: droverjess on June 27, 2013, 03:07:40 pm
Good luck with sleeping, interviews and jobs. Such a lot going on on here!

I've been reading small print sent by the lawyers, and tidying up the garden.
And went swimming and had the whole public pool to myself..... Bliss!
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Post by: obbie on June 27, 2013, 10:11:01 pm
Hope all goes well Katiej.

Jess  that would be Bliss to have the pool to yourself.

Have to go to work again today, shopping 2morow.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 27, 2013, 10:12:13 pm
I hope you slept well Katie and they can find a solution to your headaches :)
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Post by: astarra on June 28, 2013, 12:32:41 am
Hope all went well last night Katie.  :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 28, 2013, 12:40:06 am
Congrats Mandi! :)

Hope they find the answers to your problems, Katie.
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Post by: jeninwa on June 28, 2013, 01:01:27 am
Hope it went well for you Katie, I haven't been around  much, so haven't caught up on all that's happened.
Welcome back Hally. Congrats on your new job Dede.
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Post by: Katiej on June 28, 2013, 01:19:05 am
Thanks everyone.
Well I survived the night and am now home.  It was very strange being wired up from head to toe and trying to sleep knowing there was a camera and microphone on me.  It wasn't as hard to sleep though as I was anticipating and I did manage to get some sleep.  I won't find out the results until I see the specialist at the end of July.

Happy to be home though so I can enjoy my Friday day off work.  May need a nanna nap this afternoon though  :D
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Post by: rainbow on June 28, 2013, 01:35:22 am
Sounds a fun day at the casino Kayc, shame about gold bracelet. I used to go years ago when in Perth and my daughter was having medical treatment  she would spend $20 on the machines and I would spend my money in coffee shop 😃😃😃
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Post by: Yvette on June 28, 2013, 01:57:32 am
Congrats on the job Mandi

Good luck with your next interveiw Dee

Katie glad you got some sleep long wait for the results
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Post by: dede on June 28, 2013, 06:01:40 am
Just call me farmer Dede :D
Today I saved a lamb from death, his mother was having problem giving birth so I had to pull the lamb out 😝. DH was away so I saved the day :D

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Post by: *suzanne* on June 28, 2013, 06:06:19 am
wow farmer Dede that's quite amazing, well done to you;D;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 28, 2013, 06:10:32 am
Great job Mandi, DH would be proud of you and the mother sheep would appreciate the help too.
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Post by: goldfish on June 28, 2013, 06:13:14 am
Good on you, dede!!! Mother sheep looks well pleased!!!  Well done!!:)
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Post by: Yvette on June 28, 2013, 07:18:48 am
Great work Mandi  :) :)
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Post by: Bedlam on June 28, 2013, 08:13:01 am
All in a days work, well done.
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Post by: rainbow on June 28, 2013, 08:51:05 am
Well I don't think any one will top that today Dede 😃😃😃well done
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Post by: Nikkit on June 28, 2013, 09:20:55 am
Oh dede, good job!

This story is not for the squeamish or those who are pregnant...you have been warned!

That reminded me of when I was about 8 1/2 months pregnant with my first child. I was up the farm where I grew up checking the cows (who were calving) with my brother. We came to one who was in great difficulty and had to give her an oxytocin injection, and once she got going, we had to pull the calf. Pulling a calf is no mean feat and I was about as useful as tits on a bull (my brothers words) at that stage. I was overly emotional and just wanted to hold the poor cows hoof and tell her when to breathe. Wasn't going down very well with my brother...
So we finally had 2 feet out, attached chains to them and the ute,  and at the right time in her contractions gently pulled. Finally the calf was born. No neo-nate unit for her, it was "here it is love". And off we go. With me feeling very ordinary.

What seemed like months later (about 3 weeks or so - she was overdue) I was in hospital attempting to have a baby and it wasn't going well. Doc comes in and says "right we'll have to give her an oxytocin injection". I went through the roof saying that in no uncertain terms was I a cow and no way was I going to have the same stuff I had recently helped my brother inject into a cow. By that stage all I could picture was my brother rolling the ute in with chains hooked up ready to go!! The doc and nurses thought my story was a ripper and invited the rest of the nurses on the floor, half the cleaners and a couple of gardeners into the birthing suite to hear my rant! The room was packed, the baby was not coming out, I was totally over it by then and asked if there were any cooks in the building that wanted to come watch the show as well.
Needless to say it wasn't an easy birth for this cow either!!
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Post by: goldfish on June 28, 2013, 09:28:17 am
Nikkit  I love your stories!!!!! ;D ;D so I assume no farm machinery had to be ute- ilised!! Not an easy time but all good on the end ??
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Post by: mcmich on June 28, 2013, 11:03:22 pm
Needed to come down to Sydney yesterday for a funeral today and who should I run into at The Food and Wine Show?

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Post by: goldfish on June 28, 2013, 11:07:57 pm
Lovely photos Mich - hope you both had a great time there! What did you see/do/taste . . .?? Purple is such a beautiful colour!! :D
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Post by: mcmich on June 28, 2013, 11:14:10 pm
Wasn't as good as previous years. We tasted everything. I spent way too much money. Uni showed great restraint.  ;D

I bought some Riedel stemware that I have been after for ages - they didn't have it at the show but ordered it for me and still got the 20% off and free shipping.
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Post by: goldfish on June 28, 2013, 11:28:02 pm
Mich - POK is having a warehouse stocktake sale 6  Bradford St Alexandria - 10 am - 4 pm Sat and Sun
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 28, 2013, 11:31:51 pm
Lovely photos Michele and sounds like you and Uni had a lovely day. :D

We are getting ready to go to Port Douglas. Breakfast then taking dogs to DD and cat to the vet for boarding.
Flight 12.25 so plenty of time.
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Post by: Wonder on June 28, 2013, 11:37:27 pm
Sounds like you had a good day Michelle. We found the show wasn't as good as it used to be but still stayed for about 6 hours and spent lots of money  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 29, 2013, 12:04:26 am
Glad to see you catching up again Uni & Michele - the purple outfits suit you both.

Half your luck going north at this time of the year MF, you'll have a great time up there.
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Post by: snappy on June 29, 2013, 04:16:39 am
Lovely photos McMich and Uni.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on June 29, 2013, 04:53:19 am
Hope your DS is doing well snappy.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 29, 2013, 06:30:45 am
Enjoy your holiday MF, must have that cuppa on your return. Maybe see if other Perthites can join us.
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Post by: Nikkit on June 29, 2013, 07:01:39 am
goldfish - it was a pretty ordinary birth that took me about 12 months to get over, but we had a gorgeous girl, who now at almost 17 is still causing up dramas!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 29, 2013, 07:02:22 am
How lovely to catchup with each other Michele and Uni ;D
Enjoy your holiday MF ;D
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Post by: goldfish on June 29, 2013, 07:07:57 am
Quote from: Nikkit on June 29, 2013, 07:01:39 am
goldfish - it was a pretty ordinary birth that took me about 12 months to get over, but we had a gorgeous girl, who now at almost 17 is still causing up dramas!

That must have been a pretty traumatic time, Nikkit... Sad to have to struggle through a 12 month recovery and to cope with/enjoy the needs of a newborn. Hope you had plenty of support!  Your girl is gorgeous though.. I'm sure you're very proud if her!! :)
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Post by: mcmich on June 29, 2013, 07:47:53 am
Just home from Sydney. A very wet day for the funeral.

It was very unique. I always love listening to the eulogies at funerals. This one in particular as I had only met the person twice.

It was a work mate of DH that was killed in an horrific truck accident a week and half ago. He arrived on the back of the newest prime mover the company has and it has been all fitted out.

A wonderful reminder to live each day to the fullest.
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Post by: jeninwa on June 29, 2013, 08:22:34 am
How nice for you both to catch up with each other Michele and Uni
Enjoy your holiday MF
Bedlam we should have another perth catch up, I'm free in the school holidays.
I've been sitting in the sunshine on our yacht watching
DH work, that was lovely
then back to the travel agents to fix up our travel insurance, if you think you have something wrong go to the drs after you take out travel insurance not 3 days before, like me, they are saying what I have is an existing condition not a new one, even though the specialist didn't diagnose till two month after I paid the insurance, oh well it's only money.
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Post by: jeninwa on June 29, 2013, 08:24:21 am
Quote from: mcmich on June 29, 2013, 07:47:53 am

A wonderful reminder to live each day to the fullest.

So true.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 29, 2013, 09:24:17 am
Congratulations Dr dede the vet, you did a marvellous job. Nikkit as usual you had me in fits of laughter. I can remember Dad doing the same with me in the ute, I copped a bit of abuse "no! I said slowly" etc. I could hardly reach the pedals let alone see over the steering wheel.

Mich you and Uni look lovely.
Have fun MF

I have another attack of hay fever again. This is a damn nuisance. It is happening too frequently. Hopefully I'll be right tomorrow, I'll dose myself up tonight.
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Post by: mcmich on June 29, 2013, 09:30:57 am
Cookie, have you changed your anti-histimines?
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Post by: mcmich on June 29, 2013, 09:33:25 am
I find a change, every packet I go through, works better than taking the same thing every time. Just me though.
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Post by: obbie on June 29, 2013, 10:35:49 am
shopping ;)

took the kids to the movies :) :)

 had lunch with my Best Friend.... :D ;D :-*
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Post by: snappy on June 29, 2013, 11:24:02 am
Quote from: MF on June 29, 2013, 04:53:19 am
Hope your DS is doing well snappy.

Thanks MF.  He is mending well, keeping him calm and quite though until he gets the cast on is hard work though!

How is your GS feeling about Tuesday?
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Post by: droverjess on June 29, 2013, 11:32:08 am
How lovely to hear everyone's news.
 CC and I had a recent catch up before we move away, that was great fun and thanks to CC for making the effort to drive.  Cookie your panetone recipe was a hit with CC too.

Sad news mcmich and you are so right about living life, we are trying at long last to arrange that to suit us all now!!!

Hope everyone has good holidays and good recoveries from all injuries etc, not forgetting the carers too.

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Post by: cookie1 on June 29, 2013, 12:03:00 pm
Bedlam it would be lovely for us to have a catch up. The more the merrier.

DJ how lovely that you and CC had a catch up.

Mich I will take your advice and try something different. I seem to be getting attacks more often. I bumped into a friend today who I went to boarding school with and even she asked me immediately if I had hay fever.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 29, 2013, 12:49:59 pm
Very busy today, urgent pick up of our twins last night for the weekend. It is lovely having the trio back together. As they grow it gets easier and easier. 
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Post by: Greyhoundmum on June 29, 2013, 01:20:07 pm
So much news to catch up on Ive been too busy to pop in much lately, only 6 sleeps until I go to UK/SPain for a month. House sitter (firend) coming over tomorrow so I can give her the run down on how the boys (dogs) like things :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 29, 2013, 01:50:04 pm
Have a wonderful trip GHM.
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Post by: judydawn on June 29, 2013, 02:17:14 pm
It makes it easy to go on holidays when you have a dog/house sitter GHM - have a great time over there.

So you have the older child, not the twins full time now Denise ?  Bet they love it when they get together.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 29, 2013, 03:00:48 pm
must of been the day for it cookie poor ds was trying so hard to play football with hay fever this morning red watery eyes and sneezing

how exciting ghm I hope you have a wonderful holiday only 50 something days before we go to Singapore can't come quick enough seriously need some sun ;D;D luckily Moe will stay with my parents for the week he's not an outside dog and with dd working everyday 5.30am til 3.30 pm its not fair for him
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 29, 2013, 03:41:40 pm
Happy counting down to your holidays, ghm and Suzanne!
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Post by: obbie on June 29, 2013, 11:44:41 pm
I have 7 kids here already....  back to the kitchen.
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Post by: maddy on June 30, 2013, 12:01:09 am
No holidays for the school holidays here, Mr. maddy has too much work on, and I'm going to enjoy no sport for 2 whole weeks!

Will be attacking the linen closet today....and I just have to force myself to let go of the kids first quilt covers, tablecloths I never use, multiple comforters for couch snuggling etc.
I have those gorgeous towels coming soon from UK and there is just no space for them  :-\
baking should also be on the  cards today.
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Post by: jo_nz on June 30, 2013, 12:16:02 am
Just entertaining the kids here while DH works as usual!  He's meant to be home by lunchtime though. Fingers crossed.

Doing some baking ready for the coming week.  And a LOT of washing - poor DD was sick late last night, so have to wash EVERYTHING.  She seems back to normal this morning though :)
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Post by: Halex on June 30, 2013, 12:16:48 am
Quote from: maddy on June 30, 2013, 12:01:09 am
No holidays for the school holidays here, Mr. maddy has too much work on, and I'm going to enjoy no sport for 2 whole weeks!

Will be attacking the linen closet today....and I just have to force myself to let go of the kids first quilt covers, tablecloths I never use, multiple comforters for couch snuggling etc.
I have those gorgeous towels coming soon from UK and there is just no space for them  :-\
baking should also be on the  cards today.

Maddy, finally you have no space, LOL ;D
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Post by: droverjess on June 30, 2013, 06:16:55 am
We are having the annual day at the races today with friends.
Will be back late so posting in advance.
Coming home by train as DH has to work away a long way from here this week and it is easier for him.
Leaving my car at the station this morning for tonight.

Here's hoping for a few wins. Stake money in one pocket, winnings in other. Simple.
Will I come home better or worse off? It'll be fun to find out.
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Post by: goldfish on June 30, 2013, 06:23:08 am
hope it's winner after winner, DJ!  Good luck!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 30, 2013, 07:12:47 am
DJ I hope you come home with the winnings side very heavy.

GHM and Suzanne I'm sure the days will fly. Suzanne I feel for your DS trying to play footy. I hope he won.

Very slack day here, my chest muscles are so sore from yesterday's sneezing it almost hurts to move. We ended up having McDonald's for dinner last night. DH said he had it all taken care of. Then he got out in the shed and promptly forgot all about it! Gotta love 'em.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 30, 2013, 07:20:06 am
I hope your day at the races is fruitful DJ :D :D Have a lovely day ;D
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Post by: mcmich on June 30, 2013, 07:44:49 am
It's always a good day at the races even if you don't win. Dressing up, a glass of bubbly. All good fun.  :D
I do still hope you come home with some winnings.
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Post by: obbie on June 30, 2013, 08:12:42 am
Cooking u a storm, as usual
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Post by: nmiles76 on June 30, 2013, 08:18:39 am
Got to sleep in then went shopping for ingredients for my cooking adventures today. Making a Beef Stew with Buttermilk Dumplings tonight for dinner. Hope it goes ok.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 30, 2013, 08:28:50 am
Stocktake all weekend.  The worst weekend of the year!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 30, 2013, 11:30:51 am
Poor you Marina.

I hope dinner turned out well nmiles76.
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Post by: keeki on June 30, 2013, 12:23:31 pm
That sounds nice nmiles76, I have made it without the dumplings. Next time ill make them as m daughter said they were great.

Got home from Agnes Water after a week up there. Lovely weather, better than the GC. Spent the weekend doing nothing a the weather here has been wet and cold. Made cheese and bacon scrolls.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 30, 2013, 04:10:42 pm
No cooking today, except for pancakes in the morning.

We attended the WA Pianists Competition Winners Concert this afternoon, as DS11 was invited to perform. He won the Grade 8 recital section earlier this week.

He played a very beautiful Nocturne by Chopin at his recital, but he chose to play the other piece for the Winners Concert :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SB1rUBNAVI
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Post by: chrissa on June 30, 2013, 10:49:53 pm
Quote from: BeezeeBee on June 30, 2013, 04:10:42 pm
No cooking today, except for pancakes in the morning.

We attended the WA Pianists Competition Winners Concert this afternoon, as DS11 was invited to perform. He won the Grade 8 recital section earlier this week.

He played a very beautiful Nocturne by Chopin at his recital, but he chose to play the other piece for the Winners Concert :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SB1rUBNAVI

Well done. You must be so proud. What a wonderful job he did.  I had a look at some of the other you tube clips, very talented boy you have there.

I had never played piano but started piano lessons last year. I'm up to grade 1......:D :D D :D D :D
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 01, 2013, 12:08:54 am
Congratulations to your son.  He must be so excited - we will look forward to hearing of him and seeing his name at concerts in the future.
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Post by: obbie on July 01, 2013, 12:59:35 am
At work,  great news Beezeebee
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Post by: Nikkit on July 01, 2013, 02:59:23 am
cookie - your hayfever doesn't have anything to do with the beetroot testing thingy you are doing does it?
Just a thought...
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Post by: Thermesa on July 01, 2013, 06:43:28 am
I skipped out of work early to relieve grandma from school holiday babysitting. Now sitting in the park watching my boy on the climbing web. Interestingly I also made a rather funky mouth guard for someone with a brain injury. Very satisfying.
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Post by: obbie on July 01, 2013, 07:41:20 am
at work, about to go home and bake...... ;D
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Post by: jo_nz on July 01, 2013, 07:46:02 am
Playing, baking, crafts & reading books with DD
Looking after sick DS  :(
and lots of washing....the joys of sick kiddos.

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Post by: *suzanne* on July 01, 2013, 07:50:29 am
very talented boys bzb;D

today I have done the food shopping, changed all the beds,  4 loads of washing,  vacuumed, mopped, prepared dinner and did some baking
yesterday I spent 6 hours building ds's batman arkham asylum Lego very therapeutic and it turned out great
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/01/janu7uby.jpg)
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Post by: Yvette on July 01, 2013, 07:51:45 am
Great work Suzanne
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Post by: mcmich on July 01, 2013, 08:07:26 am
Love it Suzanne. My Son-in-law loves his lego and has a Batmobile and I gave him a 1960 VW Charlotte for his 21st.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 01, 2013, 08:36:22 am
Quote from: Nikkit on July 01, 2013, 02:59:23 am
cookie - your hayfever doesn't have anything to do with the beetroot testing thingy you are doing does it?
Just a thought...

That is brilliant thinking Nikkit. Sadly no. This week is a have nothing week, as was last week. Tomorrow I have to rinse my mouth with water for a minute, then take my blood pressure. Two weeks ago it was mouthwash.

Suzanne I love the blue, it is almost the same colour as ours. We have a blue house, as much as I could get away with anyway.
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 01, 2013, 10:40:06 am
Talented boys BZB. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 01, 2013, 10:50:25 am
Quote from: chrissa on June 30, 2013, 10:49:53 pm


Well done. You must be so proud. What a wonderful job he did.  I had a look at some of the other you tube clips, very talented boy you have there.

I had never played piano but started piano lessons last year. I'm up to grade 1......:D :D D :D D :D

Thanks Chrissa. Glad you enjoyed the other videos.

That's one of my dreams too - to learn to play the piano. Will have to wait till the kids are all grown up though. Too busy right now. They will have a chance to growl back at me ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 01, 2013, 12:02:20 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on July 01, 2013, 12:08:54 am
Congratulations to your son.  He must be so excited - we will look forward to hearing of him and seeing his name at concerts in the future.
Thanks, Cuilidh. He was very pleased with himself, that he won and he pipped his older brother again. That middle-child-syndrome in him is very strong. Hahaha.
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Post by: obbie on July 01, 2013, 10:12:43 pm
Love the lego
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Post by: Nikkit on July 01, 2013, 11:35:26 pm
Ok cookie. It was just a random thought I had!
 I just know with me that if I change anything I get reactions. Laundry liquid is a good one for making me sneeze etc.
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Post by: Halex on July 01, 2013, 11:49:43 pm
Suzanne, well done & what patience :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 02, 2013, 12:37:56 am
Suzanne, great work in the Lego :) I wouldn't have lasted beyond 30 mins ;D
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Post by: mcmich on July 02, 2013, 12:46:35 am
Trying to perfect M&M Biscuits - I don't why this is so important?
Catching up with all the washing now it's a sunny day  :D
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Post by: obbie on July 02, 2013, 01:55:31 am
at work
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Post by: Yvette on July 02, 2013, 02:32:46 am
I just resigned from my job  :o :o :o
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Post by: judydawn on July 02, 2013, 02:46:33 am
Oh no, why Yvette - wouldn't they give you time off to go to the Sydney lunch for CC?
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Post by: Yvette on July 02, 2013, 02:48:23 am
Yep that's right Judy  :D :D Really I am going with the other company finally everything has been sorted  :)
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Post by: Wonder on July 02, 2013, 03:54:42 am
Congratulations yvette
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Post by: judydawn on July 02, 2013, 04:01:07 am
Oh good, thought you were going to be jobless for a second  :D
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Post by: obbie on July 02, 2013, 04:02:00 am
Yvette, hope all works out for you with the Job.. :)
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Post by: Yvette on July 02, 2013, 04:41:40 am
Thanks ladies  :)
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Post by: Halex on July 02, 2013, 04:51:11 am
Good news yvette, greener pastures :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 02, 2013, 05:00:09 am
Great news Yvette  :D
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Post by: Emme on July 02, 2013, 05:06:55 am
That is good news Yvette, all the best

Marie
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Post by: cookie1 on July 02, 2013, 05:58:39 am
I'm sure things will work out for you Yvette.
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Post by: Yvette on July 02, 2013, 05:59:51 am
Thanks everyone  :)
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Post by: mcmich on July 02, 2013, 06:14:14 am
Well, that's just wonderful news Yvette.  :D
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Post by: Yvette on July 02, 2013, 06:42:08 am
Thanks Mich looking forward to my break  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 02, 2013, 09:19:01 am
Great news Yvette ;D
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Post by: Katiej on July 02, 2013, 09:25:11 am
Congratulations on the new job Yvette.
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 02, 2013, 10:56:51 am
Great new Yvette. Enjoy a break and good luck with the new job.
Suzanne fantastic Lego. The things we do for our boys!
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 02, 2013, 01:06:36 pm
Congrats Yvette!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 02, 2013, 01:32:46 pm
Suzanne just saw your Lego photo.
It's amazing, fantastic work  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 02, 2013, 01:54:17 pm
Thanks ladies I really enjoy building Lego and it seems the older they are getting more patience and time is needed  to construct them ;D

congrats on the new job Yvette ;D
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Post by: Yvette on July 03, 2013, 12:43:06 am
Thanks everyone 8 days of work left  :) :) :) :) :)
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Post by: goldfish on July 03, 2013, 12:44:56 am
Yvette - that's fabulous!  Hope you have a great break before you start your new job! Congratulations!
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2013, 01:47:45 am
I have been taking notice of Gert's policy. Never leave home without the iPad or ereader. So this morning I am sitting wait for my 6 monthly check in my lovely skin specialist. He is such a lovely man and chats to everyone, but it does make him late.  :-\
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Post by: judydawn on July 03, 2013, 02:17:30 am
I pads are perfect in waiting rooms Cookie, good luck with your check-up.

I talked a friend into buying an iPad this week.  He is going up north for 8 weeks and he was telling me this morning he just has to talk into his iPad and tell it where he wants to go and a map comes up. He can also find & book ahead for accommodation like that too.  I know he'll get so much use from it and he was very impressed with the new Apple shop in Rundle mall  - the staff were so helpful he said.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 03, 2013, 03:43:11 am
Cookie, I'm sitting in a waiting room too :(

Follow up at Gynae after removal of cyst in ovary a couple of months ago. The ovary had to go too.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2013, 06:09:43 am
Hope you are ok BZB.

I did well. A couple to watch and half a dozen burn off ones with the liquid nitrogen. I have been given a script for some Effudix cream that will burn off all the skin cancers on my hands. They look really dreadful, especially the right one from driving to the country and back when I was  about 47 years younger. No air con in those days so you had to have the window down and the sun beat in on your arms and hands.

Judy I love how I can speak to my iPad, and even better it can understand me!
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 03, 2013, 06:38:15 am
Cookie, the doc has given me the all-clear. He read the report on the cyst to me. In plain english (cos I didn't understand his medical mumbo jumbo) the cyst was benign, but if left there could have turned cancerous. Made my hair stand hearing that!

Glad that you had a good visit. The sun is very, very strong in OZ. Even with windows up, you can feel your skin burning when driving. But that's the trade off for such big, beautiful blue skies :)
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Post by: Yvette on July 03, 2013, 07:05:12 am
Glad all is well ladies  :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 03, 2013, 08:32:29 am
Good to see you religiously go for your checks-ups Cookie and great news for you too BZB.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2013, 09:20:32 am
Quote from: judydawn on July 03, 2013, 08:32:29 am
Good to see you religiously go for your checks-ups Cookie and great news for you too BZB.

I think I would only have myself to blame if something happened and I hadn't been Judy. The specialist would give me a belt around the ear I think.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 03, 2013, 09:29:53 am
Quote from: cookie1 on July 03, 2013, 06:09:43 am

Judy I love how I can speak to my iPad, and even better it can understand me!

Siri doesn't understand me, neither does the Telstra robot. I must speak weird  :-))
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2013, 09:32:46 am
I'm not so hot with Siri but when you can touch the microphone and speak I am fairly ok.
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Post by: obbie on July 04, 2013, 01:24:19 am
at work
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Post by: jo_nz on July 04, 2013, 02:44:07 am
Continuing my cleanout of the attic storage today  :)
Starting to look a little better now...was looking a lot worse for a while there.
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Post by: obbie on July 04, 2013, 03:17:14 am
an attic, that would be fun.

 :)
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Post by: jo_nz on July 04, 2013, 03:24:28 am
Well, it's just roof space with some particle board for floor. But it's a great place to stash stuff! 
And now that it's winter, I can actually get up there to sort it out - gets pretty hot up there in summer, even here in NZ. ;)
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Post by: deedub on July 04, 2013, 04:26:29 am
Working from home today - enjoying the peace & quiet as I have visitors from interstate staying with me at the moment and it was bedlam this morning with all of us trying to get breakfasted and dressed etc. They've taken my youngest DD with them on an outing and my oldest DD is spending the day with a friend, so I've got the house to myself right now. My friend is such a good cook that I feel a bit intimidated about feeding her & her 2 teenagers, but she made us all a lovely dinner last night which made me feel guilty so I whipped up a dessert - chookie's belgium lemon teacake which was a huge hit. Think we might make pizzas tonight, although she might have other ideas which is fine by me as I know she's more than happy to take over my kitchen!

On the job front - had my 2nd interview a couple of days ago which seemed to go well. At the end the interviewer said he'd be recommending that we proceed to the next stage so hopefully I'll hear from the recruiter soon about the 3rd and final interview. Trying not to get too excited as I'm sure there are other candidates, but I really, really want this job!
Still a bit too hectic to be on the forum much but I've got a few days off next week so might get a chance to catch up then.
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Post by: Yvette on July 04, 2013, 04:48:57 am
Hope you get it Dee  :)
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Post by: mcmich on July 04, 2013, 06:35:01 am
Will keep my fingers crossed for you Dee.  :D
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Post by: Emme on July 04, 2013, 06:46:35 am
Hope you get the job deedub, fingers crossed here also for you  ;D

Marie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 04, 2013, 06:55:07 am
Fingers crossed that you ace the final interview Dee ;)  ;D
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Post by: astarra on July 04, 2013, 06:56:28 am
Good luck Deedub!  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 04, 2013, 07:12:19 am
Fingers crossed here too deedub.

I have just spent a very pleasant morning planning food etc for our Birdsville trip. We did more have more time chatting and carrying on but we did decide that we would eat. We've also decided to go to Mildura and along the river to Morgan and then Burra after Broken Hill. I love Morgan and Burra in SA. that will probably be early September.
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 04, 2013, 11:19:09 am
And here too dee dub xox
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Post by: Bedlam on July 04, 2013, 11:30:01 am
Yes, bestvof luck Deedub
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Post by: jeninwa on July 04, 2013, 12:29:15 pm
Good luck Deedub!
Today I had x rays and an ultra sound on my right shoulder, I hurt it awhile ago and since I started swimming  its flared up again. Dr doesn't seem to think that's the reason. I'm missing my swimming haven't  been for nearly 2 weeks.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 04, 2013, 12:39:42 pm
Hope it gets better soon Jen and soon get back into the swimming.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 04, 2013, 12:52:16 pm
Quote from: jeninwa on July 04, 2013, 12:29:15 pm

Today I had x rays and an ultra sound on my right shoulder, I hurt it awhile ago and since I started swimming  its flared up again. Dr doesn't seem to think that's the reason. I'm missing my swimming haven't  been for nearly 2 weeks.
I hope you get the results soon Jen. :-*
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Post by: judydawn on July 04, 2013, 01:12:45 pm
Good luck with the results Jen! You sound as if you want to get back into the swimming ASAP.   Xxxx
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Post by: droverjess on July 04, 2013, 06:28:32 pm
Been for a dog walk with neighbours just now, it is 21 degrees yippee...
Trying to pack, ironing, phone calls today.
Removals firm dropped a ton of boxes!!! Surely too many as we never unpacked much...
DH back late tonight.  ;D

i am Visiting DD on Saturday before we move much further away.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 04, 2013, 08:19:04 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on July 04, 2013, 06:28:32 pm
Been for a dog walk with neighbours just now, it is 21 degrees yippee...
Trying to pack, ironing, phone calls today.
Removals firm dropped a ton of boxes!!! Surely too many as we never unpacked much...
DH back late tonight.  ;D

i am Visiting DD on Saturday before we move much further away.


How's the office sorting progressing ;)  ;) :D :D ;D
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Post by: droverjess on July 04, 2013, 09:47:19 pm
Mañyana CC Manyana!!!!!
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Post by: goldfish on July 04, 2013, 10:10:06 pm
 ;D ;D ;D  my sentiments exactly, DJ!!
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Post by: judydawn on July 04, 2013, 11:55:14 pm
It's all happening then DJ  - your excitement shows through.   Good luck with everything.
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Post by: mcmich on July 04, 2013, 11:59:25 pm
It will be lovely for you to be settled and unpacked properly DJ. Very happy for you and DH after your roller coaster year.
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Post by: rainbow on July 05, 2013, 12:26:28 am
Quote from: cookie1 on July 04, 2013, 07:12:19 am
Fingers crossed here too deedub.

I have just spent a very pleasant morning planning food etc for our Birdsville trip. We did more have more time chatting and carrying on but we did decide that we would eat. We've also decided to go to Mildura and along the river to Morgan and then Burra after Broken Hill. I love Morgan and Burra in SA. that will probably be early September.

When does your trip start Cookie? I love Burra, we camped at the Showgrounds there, and had a lovely morning tea at the antique cum coffee shop on Mothers Day this year , enjoy
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Post by: obbie on July 05, 2013, 01:11:59 am
looking forward to the weekend to bake...

sounds exciting DJ, packing up
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Post by: maddy on July 05, 2013, 02:04:42 am
Deedub...best of luck....your nearly there  ;)

Jen...hope that shoulder behaves itself soon!

Cookie....another fantabulous adventure for me to read on with envy  8)

DJ...how exciting!  Fresh beginnings, and happiness good things to follow  :)


Mr. maddy just informs me he needs his suit dry leaned for a function Monday night  :-\ hope they can do it quick.
he better not spill beer on it, as he needs it for a funeral mid week....which is interstate.  Kids excited to leave Vic, but they have no idea the trip won't be up there with the movie world experience  :P. 

Well, it's 2 weeks short of a whole year, since I ordered "that" wardrobe  :-\  apparently expecting a call for a delivery date today.....I shall chill the bubbles in anticipation  :P  But....my hubby has made me shudder, with the fact that I didn't measure the doorway height on ordering, and now I'm not sure if it will fit through  :o LOL....um....I am saying  "it will fit" mantra....how embarrassing if it doesn't...oops LOL.
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Post by: judydawn on July 05, 2013, 02:44:13 am
Doorways can be heightened maddy, you'll get that wardrobe into that bedroom even if it kills you LOL
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Post by: Wonder on July 05, 2013, 02:47:13 am
Maddy great to hear you might finally be getting that wardrobe - I'm sure it will fit and you will forget all the troubles in no time.

Deedub, best of luck with the job.

DJ, sounds like everything is going you way, have a wonderful weekend.

Jen, hope the shoulder clears up, it's so frustrating having something like that.
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Post by: Thermesa on July 05, 2013, 04:51:30 am
Sitting outside watching two 5 year olds play. Apparently it's 11 degrees but my fingers say otherwise. Wind chill factor indeed.
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Post by: mcmich on July 05, 2013, 07:17:43 am
Maddy, I'm so glad the armoire is finally being delivered.

It has to fit in the room - You could always take the window out. We had to do that with custom made corner lounge we ordered for the family room. It wouldn't go up the stairs and wouldn't turn the corner. It was only $35 for the glazier to take it out and replace it.  :D














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Post by: Frozzie on July 05, 2013, 10:30:02 am
Caught up today with the lovely courton.. Had a lovely chat over a coffee.. Was a pleasant afternoon :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 05, 2013, 10:33:21 am
Lovely to catch up with forum friends Frozzie and glad you had a good time.

We had a lovely afternoon with Gert and her DH. It's been a pleasure getting to know them. Such an interesting, warm and friendly couple. :)
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Post by: Frozzie on July 05, 2013, 10:38:56 am
Im looking forward to meeting gert and the girls going or from adelaide MF.... The few ive met of the regulars on this forum have felt like old friends just catching up for a chat.. A lovely, generous and interesting group centred around a fabulous machine..
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 05, 2013, 10:41:04 am
Quote from: Frozzie on July 05, 2013, 10:38:56 am
Im looking forward to meeting gert and the girls going or from adelaide MF.... The few ive met of the regulars on this forum have felt like old friends just catching up for a chat.. A lovely, generous and interesting group centred around a fabulous machine..

That's so true Frozzie, it feels like you have known each other for ages immediately.
I can't wait to meet everyone in Adelaide. It will be so much fun  :)
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Post by: Frozzie on July 05, 2013, 10:42:36 am
Yes will be fun just hope im not led astray lol 😜😜😜
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 05, 2013, 10:44:01 am
No guarantees on that one Frozzie  ;)
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Post by: Frozzie on July 05, 2013, 10:45:05 am
Haha
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Post by: gertbysea on July 05, 2013, 10:47:32 am
It will fit Maddy. I am sure is is not as wide as it is tall so turn it on it's side. I can't  Wait to see it in the room. Much excitement and hopefully DD has not changed her tastes or theme. 

Gert
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Post by: courton on July 05, 2013, 11:32:58 am
It is lovely that the Forum is a wonderful online place to meet and get to know someone. I met the gorgeous Frozzie today and felt I knew her from the moment we met. In fact, she felt like an old friend.  She is a warm and lovely person and an absolute delight. It was a pity that the coffee shop started to put the chairs up hinting heavily they would like to close the cafe for the day. Look forward to getting to many many more catch ups.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 05, 2013, 11:48:39 am
Quote from: Frozzie on July 05, 2013, 10:38:56 am
A lovely, generous and interesting group centred around a fabulous machine..

Totally agree with you, Frozzie!
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Post by: Frozzie on July 05, 2013, 11:56:53 am
They were hinting strongly lol.. Packed up every chair and table.. Think they would have packed us up too if we stayed sitting there lol
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Post by: cookie1 on July 05, 2013, 11:59:47 am
Rainbow we plan to leave early August. We love Burra too. Have you done the tour of all the old copper mining buildings? You pay about $10 and get the key from the shire. ( I think). Then you can drive round and view everything. It took us several hours. Seeing where some of the Cornish miners had made their homes in the walls of the creek and then been drowned when it flooded was really sad.
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Post by: rainbow on July 05, 2013, 02:40:12 pm
Never did the tour but went to mines, really need to take time next trip to stay around areas and do tours etc, being a pom I found it interesting about the Cornish miners and history of SA mining
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Post by: droverjess on July 05, 2013, 09:35:36 pm
How lovely Frozzie and Courton.
Exciting Maddy waiting for delivery.

Lovely summer's day today been washing blankets, and bedding before packing in boxes. Washing curtains too. Hopefully the weather will last and I'll get it all done. Great to wash wool blankets and dry in the sun.

Well JD I have finally started packing and we've signed... And posted it back.
 Still no exact date but hoping for keys soon and move a week later.
I shall have to go like mad now to get it all done and if stuck will get them to pack the kitchen the Monday before. But should be ok I think. Except the office....  Ah well it's only to do once.

Been sorting insurance too today.
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Post by: Wonder on July 05, 2013, 09:48:36 pm
Fantastic new DJ, congratulations and hope everything now goes to plan. It sounds like are going to be very busy.

We are going to Costco today, have never been before but have DD's 18th birthday coming up so thought we would check it out. If we don't feel it's worth it after this first visit we'll cancel the membership and just start purchasing while things are on sale.
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Post by: goldfish on July 05, 2013, 10:29:49 pm
DJ- wow! I just stand in awe of you!!! ;D I don't know where you get your drive and energy from but  I'll certainly " have what she's having!";D ;D. Good luck! Hope it all goes amazingly well for you! If anyone deserves that, it's you!!!!!
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Post by: Emme on July 05, 2013, 10:50:19 pm
Very busy time for you DJ, but it is oh so good that finally things are falling into place for you.  :-*

Marie
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Post by: mcmich on July 06, 2013, 12:41:46 am
I'm so pleased everything is falling into place for you DJ.  :D 

You have inspired me to a bit of cleaning out too - Laundry cupboards, vanity in the ensuite and storeroom today. 
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 06, 2013, 04:28:44 am
DJ, how did you do ALL that whilst having pain in your mouth?

You're amazing!
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Post by: obbie on July 06, 2013, 04:42:56 am
Great news DJ.

we bought 2 kittens for the kids today, they have been asking for a couple of weeks..
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Post by: Frozzie on July 06, 2013, 04:59:06 am
Lazy day with dh.. Just us 😁😁😁.. Kids also having a blast.. Mum and dad took them up north early this morning to see the dolphins and feed them then rainbow beach and company...
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Post by: droverjess on July 06, 2013, 06:22:35 am
That's just how it should be Frozzie! So glad to hear.
Thx beezeebee but mouth no pain, and crown fell off at bedtime!
Going to ring emergency dentist at 8am.

Well GF the energy has been a long time coming, real summer weather, warm ( for us) and bright days helps a lot and now we actually believe it is happening... For a while we didn't, if that makes sense.
Not really cooking though as no time for that. The odd ready meal and fish or egg and chips, bacon and eggs, helps on the busiest days.

I need to see the house empty to decide how little I can manage with while we have builders etc, and look at the beds they are leaving as to if they are ok or not. If yes ours go to store.  It is a tad complicated, but I am good at logistics. My Pa  used to say, long ago, I'd have been a good quartermaster.

Ah well onwards and upwards, have more washing on already as another lovely day.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 06, 2013, 06:35:17 am
DJ don't worry so much about the beds  as the mattresses. Switch and swap to keep the best. Worry about the beds later.



Gert
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Post by: droverjess on July 06, 2013, 06:51:34 am
Thx am not worried Gert just thinking out loud x
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Post by: Bedlam on July 06, 2013, 07:32:33 am
DJ, it is so nice to hear life is dealing you better cards now. Sounds exhausting but well worth it. Good luck with your new venture. Perhaps one day we will do a forumfest at your new B&B!?
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Post by: cookie1 on July 06, 2013, 08:41:27 am
DJ wonderful news. You have been so wonderful and patient and now things are on the up. Big hugs to you.
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Post by: droverjess on July 06, 2013, 08:58:00 am
Ah thanks cookie and everyone else. My forum friends have helped me through some dry hard times.  ;D

DH and I wonder about it all daily. Only 4 m from his major cancer surgery to this. Who'd have thought it?!!!!  ;D

Well bedlam it will be very good if any Aussies coming over want to stay in a bit of beautiful English countryside.
Just a lot to do before it is ready. Got a succession of trades lined up for quotes for windows, heating and a few alterations.
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Post by: mcmich on July 06, 2013, 09:22:35 am
It's all sounding very exciting DJ.

As Gert would say "we love a project".   ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 06, 2013, 10:16:13 am
Fantastic DJ and we wish you the best luck in the world.  :)

You both deserve it.
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 06, 2013, 10:38:42 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on July 06, 2013, 10:16:13 am
Fantastic DJ and we wish you the best luck in the world.  :)

You both deserve it.
Ditto. Couldn't have said it better. Can't wait to hear more and see photos as it all progresses.
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Post by: mcmich on July 06, 2013, 10:44:17 am
Yes, hope it all goes well for you DJ.  :D
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Post by: Yvette on July 06, 2013, 11:03:52 am
Had lunch at Bondi beach and then went to Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn. Not overly impressed not much stock at WS nothing like what they have online. Bought a muffin tin will post picture tomorrow. Wouldn't bother going back
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Post by: Frozzie on July 06, 2013, 02:21:19 pm
Havent been there yet yvette... Will make it over eventually :)

Tonight out to dinner with dh (rare for us of late).. Had a good chat with the owner in french.. Nice enough evening ..
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Post by: Halex on July 07, 2013, 02:59:40 am
We have sooo much food, but were going out for lunch ???
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Post by: goldfish on July 07, 2013, 03:16:25 am
Quote from: Yvette on July 06, 2013, 11:03:52 am
Had lunch at Bondi beach and then went to Williams Sonoma and Pottery Barn. Not overly impressed not much stock at WS nothing like what they have online. Bought a muffin tin will post picture tomorrow. Wouldn't bother going back

that's disappointing Yvette - but good to know . . I certainly won't be in any hurry to order from them again.  Too many other places with more choice and better service . . .
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Post by: mcmich on July 07, 2013, 03:24:09 am
I thought it might have been because they had only just opened when I went. Shame they haven't stocked up since.
I ordered things on the day that they didn't have in stock and they were to follow-up. Haven't heard a peep.  :-\
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Post by: Yvette on July 07, 2013, 03:48:30 am
Yes I expected it to be a big shop only quite small, the cooking school was busy so I expect they will make money from that, I have been now which I did want to go just no need to go back I will order on line if I want anything.
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Post by: obbie on July 07, 2013, 04:53:52 am
cooking now, all cleaning done. :)
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Post by: Emme on July 07, 2013, 05:53:10 am
Hope you don't do what I just did Obbie, have bread proving and decided to make a banana cake (Tenina recipe) ended up cutting my thumb quite badly.  Soooooooooo I am sitting here feeling very sorry for myself, trying to get the bleeding to stop and waiting on a cup of coffee.  Will abandon the rest of the cooking for another day.

Marie
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Post by: mcmich on July 07, 2013, 05:59:51 am
Ouch Marie. That's dreadful. Fingers always bleed a lot.   :(

Put your feet up and have a cuppa.
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Post by: goldfish on July 07, 2013, 06:02:33 am
I feel for you Marie - hope it stops bleeding and heels quickly - I've done that so many times, and if you'll forgive my saying so, it's a bleeding nuisance!! ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 07, 2013, 06:04:43 am
oh no Marie I hope your finger is okay xx
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Post by: Emme on July 07, 2013, 06:19:07 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 07, 2013, 05:59:51 am
Ouch Marie. That's dreadful. Fingers always bleed a lot.   :(
Put your feet up and have a cuppa.
Quote from: goldfish on July 07, 2013, 06:02:33 am
I feel for you Marie - hope it stops bleeding and heels quickly - I've done that so many times, and if you'll forgive my saying so, it's a bleeding nuisance!! ;D
Totally agree, have cleaned up the mess, my own fault.  The bleeding is easing so will take mcmich advice and have another cuppa. Has anyone else noticed that bandaids are terribly hard to undo these days or is it just me?

Marie
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 07, 2013, 06:20:06 am
Hope your finger is ok Marie and that the bleeding had stopped.

Hope you got your coffee and enjoyed it.
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Post by: mcmich on July 07, 2013, 06:21:05 am
Marie, what were you cutting and is your tetanus up to date?
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Post by: mcmich on July 07, 2013, 06:23:09 am
Bandaids are very hard to open Marie. Hope you had someone there to put it on for you - that's a job and half too.
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Post by: Emme on July 07, 2013, 06:27:27 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 07, 2013, 06:21:05 am
Marie, what were you cutting and is your tetanus up to date?
I was hoping no one would ask that  :D, would you believe palm sugar :-)) :-)) and I can't remember the last tetanus shot so I guess I had better check on that as well.  Lousy palm sugar and stupid me.

Marie
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 07, 2013, 06:30:32 am
Palm sugar is hard to cut Marie so its not stupid!  :)
I wish they sold it in smaller pieces.



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Post by: goldfish on July 07, 2013, 06:32:56 am
Yep - palm sugar it would be - Marie, sorry, but you'll have to stand in line behind me I'm afraid!!  I have no idea why it needs to be so hard - not stupid in any way shape or form!!
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Post by: mcmich on July 07, 2013, 06:42:21 am
Quote from: Emme on July 07, 2013, 06:27:27 am
Lousy palm sugar and stupid me.

Marie

Don't be so hard on yourself Marie.

POST- CUT FINGER INSTRUCTIONS

Take regular rest periods for the next week.
No heavy lifting - nothing heavier than a 1 litre bottle of  wine with your unaffected hand.
Drink adequate fluids - all liquids are acceptable. Refer to the above.
No household chores - to be attended by family members.
Keep your mind active by doing things you enjoy (so you don't succumb to the doldrums) - E.G. visit a favourite forum.

 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Emme on July 07, 2013, 06:44:59 am
Thank you Mcmich will follow that to the letter  :D ;D

Marie
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Post by: gertbysea on July 07, 2013, 06:52:54 am
That is why I buy it I liquid form in a jar!

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on July 07, 2013, 07:03:57 am
 I have those hard blocks too and I've never even been game to let the TMX chop them up - I'm sure they would ruin a set of blades, they are like rocks.  I much prefer what Katie bought me - a tub of palm sugar from an Asian grocery which is like candied honey, is that the liquid form you speak of Gretchen?

Hope the finger has stopped throbbing Marie, believe me I have had plenty of finger cutting moment and yes, bandaids are a pain in the butt.  Can't open them easily and they won't even stick to the finger most of the time.  I prefer the cloth ones to the waterproof ones which last 5 minutes here.  It's very difficult dressing one's own badly cut finger too if there is no-one around who can do it for you  >:(
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Post by: gertbysea on July 07, 2013, 07:41:53 am
Here it is Judy. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/07/te5usy4e.jpg)

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on July 07, 2013, 08:33:42 am
Here's mine Gretchen.  Different to yours.

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Post by: mcmich on July 07, 2013, 08:42:32 am
Looks a lot less dangerous (just ask Emme) than trying to cut/grate palm sugar.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 07, 2013, 08:43:58 am
Mich I am off to cut my finger so that I can follow your instructions.

Marie I hope it is feeling better. Keep it elevated. I've just realised we are all like a mob of mother hens with our instructions.

We had a car run today. It was freezing as the car has no windows. I had a 1920's style hat on,gloves , my eagles scarf and a jumper and coat and was still cold. It was fun as we went through the hills and up and down gravel roads in the old car.
To top it off DH won the raffle today which was a lovely hamper of goodies. Some sewn by the wife and others baked by her.
Then when we got home DD has started cooking dinner. A great day.
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Post by: judydawn on July 07, 2013, 08:57:02 am
Cold but a nice day Cookie.

I took Mum to visit Geoff then went out to lunch with her - poor thing has been a bit neglected with outings lately.
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Post by: mcmich on July 07, 2013, 08:59:10 am
What a lovely day Cookie. Would have liked to have seen a photo of you all done up. Enjoy the hamper.  :D
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Post by: obbie on July 07, 2013, 09:22:20 am
ouch Marie, I got my cooking done.

Hope your thumb is better.

Made a quick quiche for lunches, and coral trout, chips, veges for dinner.
my sister popped in for 10 minutes, to pick up my M&D..

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Post by: snappy on July 07, 2013, 09:24:42 am
Hope your finger gets better soon Marie!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 07, 2013, 09:26:15 am
I hope your finger is better Marie and you put Michele's instructions into action  :D
Totally agree about bandaids.They are a pain these days to get out of the packaging let alone get them applied to the wound. :-))
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Post by: Emme on July 07, 2013, 10:02:43 am
Thanks everyone, it is very sore but am feeling the pain getting less by the glassfull as per mcmich instructions ;) :D :D ;D.
If only I had known there was an alternate palm sugar. Thanks Gert & Judy will be on the lookout for the liquid variety. I loove these instructions mcmich ;D ;D ;D

Maaaaarieee
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Post by: cookie1 on July 07, 2013, 10:52:36 am
You sound better Marie. Mich gave good instructions.  :D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 07, 2013, 11:26:51 am
Ouch Marie. Take care. Glad I am not the only one that struggles to open band aids.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 07, 2013, 12:48:37 pm
A wonderful to have a nurse on hand like mich to proffer good advice.
you must have a  lot of fun cookie. DH cannot hammer a nail so we would be like a square peg in a round hole among so many practical mechanical men, but we would love everything else.
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Post by: Katiej on July 07, 2013, 01:01:59 pm
I hope your finger mends quickly Marie.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 07, 2013, 02:18:08 pm
Just arrived home and dogs doing the happy dance. It's so cold had to put the heating on.
Long day but a lovely week in FNQ  :)
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Post by: gertbysea on July 07, 2013, 09:45:40 pm
Isn't it lovely to have a doggy greeting . It is 24 here lready and a lovely rainy morning in my rainforest. The birds are enjoying having a wash and I can hear a frog laughing.

Gert
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Post by: maddy on July 07, 2013, 10:11:37 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 07, 2013, 09:45:40 pm
. It is 24 here lready and a lovely rainy morning in my rainforest. The birds are enjoying having a wash and I can hear a frog laughing.

Gert

Wanna trade places Gert?
It's 3.2c here now, and the ducks are quacking.....know where I'd rather be!

Was up at 5.30am as hubby headed off interstate for his Aunts funeral....we were all going, but the priest was going on holidays, and it was rushed through for today instead.....I couldn't go as Im clearing out DD's room for the armoire delivery tomorrow.....kids are happy for the sleep in though  ;)
Heading out later for a friends Birthday, will buy her a giant beesting (her fave) for our coffee, shopping for an iron (kids going to love that  :P) & maybe catch a movie after that.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 07, 2013, 10:42:54 pm
3.2,!!!!!!! Gee thanks for the offer. NOT.

Best iron I ever bought  was a cord free. Great for ironing a doona cover on the bed! Still have it 15 years later but rarely use it theses days.the kids will certainly have fun shopping for small electrical goods. Movie is a good incentive.



Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 08, 2013, 12:03:31 am
I just woke up and it's so cold.  :o
Great sleep and woke up to the seagulls squaking in contrast to the sounds of Gert's beautiful rainforest.
Cuppa in bed then unpacking and picking up my mum.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 08, 2013, 12:55:39 am
Hope you're much better today, Marie.

Love your post-cut instructions, Mich :) :)

Gert, your corner of the world sounds lovely. At the moment I can hear a crow yapping away. And my boys making lots of noise downstairs.
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Post by: obbie on July 08, 2013, 03:57:11 am
at work, relaxing.
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 08, 2013, 04:21:14 am
3.2 would feel positively balmy. It was -3 in Narrogin this morning abd hasn't been over 13 since Thursday.  :P
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Post by: jeninwa on July 08, 2013, 04:32:57 am
It was a very chilly 1.5 in Perth this morning, that was cold enough for me Den,  early Drs appointment, now have to have a guided injection under ultra sound in my right shoulder on Friday not looking forwards to that. No swimming for another week or so.
About to meet a friend for lunch love school holidays.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 08, 2013, 08:15:33 am
Enjoy your lunch Jeninwa. Hopefully the injection will improve your shoulder.

I did some ironing and housework this morning.
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Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2013, 08:23:07 am
Spent some time with mum and took her some dinner.

Picked up the wallaby poop off the front lawn  :-\  There seems to be more and more of them coming each day. 
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Post by: Emme on July 08, 2013, 09:17:21 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 08, 2013, 08:23:07 am
Picked up the wallaby poop off the front lawn  :-\  There seems to be more and more of them coming each day. 
We had to put an extra screen door on the front mcmich to stop the wallabies pooping at the front door, they use to come up the ramp to poo on the mat at the door.  :D ;D

Marie
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Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2013, 09:22:12 am
Quote from: Emme on July 08, 2013, 09:17:21 am
We had to put an extra screen door on the front mcmich to stop the wallabies pooping at the front door, they use to come up the ramp to poo on the mat at the door.  :D ;D

Marie

Well I shouldn't complain then. They haven't come onto the front verandah as yet. It's nice to see them and they are fairly friendly. Just poop a lot.
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Post by: Katiej on July 08, 2013, 09:24:07 am
Spending time with your Mum sounds nice Mich.  Not sure I'd like to be picking up wallaby poop though!

Well I had a crappy day. First thing this morning the receptionist I hired about a month ago sent me a text message saying she didn't think the job was right for her and that she wouldn't be coming back to work (and that she was sorry to have wasted our time). Seriously when did it become ok to resign a job via text message?? God I don't understand kids of today.

Busy with end of financial year and a massive project to replace the majority of the computers and IT in our two offices, as well as changing our practice management software systems, so finding a new receptionist and training them is just what I don't need. Wish I could retire!
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Post by: judydawn on July 08, 2013, 09:27:13 am
These things are sent to test you Katie, hang in there, keep smiling.  I would be peed off too though  ;D
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Post by: Katiej on July 08, 2013, 09:34:25 am
A text message - I'm still shocked!!

Smiling though Judy, I called into Haigh's on the way to the train and picked up those things we talked about. Oh and a bag of freckles for me!
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Post by: Emme on July 08, 2013, 09:36:24 am
Katie, sorry to hear of your crappy day. Hopefully things will get better for you soon.

Marie
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Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2013, 09:37:34 am
Quote from: Katiej on July 08, 2013, 09:24:07 am
Spending time with your Mum sounds nice Mich.  Not sure I'd like to be picking up wallaby poop though!

Well I had a crappy day. First thing this morning the receptionist I hired about a month ago sent me a text message saying she didn't think the job was right for her and that she wouldn't be coming back to work (and that she was sorry to have wasted our time). Seriously when did it become ok to resign a job via text message?? God I don't understand kids of today.

Busy with end of financial year and a massive project to replace the majority of the computers and IT in our two offices, as well as changing our practice management software systems, so finding a new receptionist and training them is just what I don't need. Wish I could retire!

Yep Katie, the work ethic isn't what it use to be.

We have young nurses on the new graduate programme that tell me when allocating patients that they have had that patient for 2 shifts and can't deal with them anymore?
As a nurse fresh out, you did what ever you were told and never were caught hanging around the desk.
Really??? You can't deal with a patient? Why did you choose to nurse??
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Post by: astarra on July 08, 2013, 09:37:55 am
Hope tomorrow is a better day Katie.  :-*  I can't believe someone would quit their job by text msg either - and what happened to giving notice of intentions to leave?  :-))

Hope your shoulder is better soon Jen.  :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2013, 10:09:46 am
OMG that is appalling  Katiej. What on earth is that all about?

Jen good luck. It won't be so bad and hopefully it will help. Treat yourself to a chocolate when you are done.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on July 08, 2013, 10:44:52 am
Katie enjoy the freckles. As you bite them think of them as the young ladies head. I can't believe someone would resign by text, what next?
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Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2013, 10:52:06 am
Quote from: cookie1 on July 08, 2013, 10:44:52 am
Katie enjoy the freckles. As you bite them think of them as the young ladies head. I can't believe someone would resign by text, what next?

I hope she is not being paid for resigning without notice? (in a txt no less)
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Post by: goldfish on July 08, 2013, 10:55:31 am
This is just incredible, Katie . . and Cookie - this is just what they've been brought up to believe. . . send a text . . . problem solved! No duty of care, responsibilty, thinking of what the other party endures by such a decision!  Surely she should have given you due notice, Katie!!!  the next one you hire, put it up in neon letters a metre high!  Two weeks notice ( or whatever time frame you indicate)in person and in writing!  It's just not the way we (older ones) were trained to do things . . .the world has taken a different turn, I'm afraid . . .
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Post by: Katiej on July 08, 2013, 11:00:56 am
I would like to not pay her, as her signed job contract requires her to give 2 weeks notice.  
I didn't reply to her text as I felt it was so inappropriate to resign via text I wasn't replying.  Sometimes silence is the best reply anyway!

She was probably right the job may not have been for her, she wasn't picking anything up.  But an actual conversation and working out her notice would have been nice.

It shouldn't surprise me though, over the past 5 years I have interviewed and hired many young people.  Every time I've interviewed at least one of them hasn't turned up for the interview (even though I've confirmed the appointment by phone and a follow up email).  I guess some days they just can't be bothered getting out of bed  :D

I've only eaten 2 of the freckles and given them to my DH to hide for now.
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Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2013, 11:13:25 am
I can't understand this??? I would gladly be your receptionist. I'm not particularly trained for it but have a good phone manner, can type, file and have life experience and a first aid certificate. I know how to dress for a front desk position. Oh and I love to bring in morning tea.  :D
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Post by: goldfish on July 08, 2013, 11:17:16 am
YOU'RE HIRED!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D (Just don't forget the morning tea!!!)  ;D ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2013, 11:18:40 am
No mcmich I want the job. I am completely dependable, reliable and will bring coffee AND tea but only if I have the good coffee machine.

Tempted to get the soapbox out for a discussion on MANNERS.

Gert
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 08, 2013, 11:21:55 am
that is appalling Katie we  have instilled strong work ethics in our dd21 and would be very disappointed if she did something like this.  she gets up at 4.45am everyday for work as a carer at the cerabal palsy Centre is never late and rarely unless sick has days off
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2013, 11:23:03 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 08, 2013, 11:18:40 am
No mcmich I want the job. I am completely dependable, reliable and will bring coffee AND tea but only if I have the good coffee machine.

Tempted to get the soapbox out for a discussion on MANNERS.

Gert

Looks like you have competition now Katie.  :)

GF - didn't know you were hiring?
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Post by: goldfish on July 08, 2013, 11:28:01 am
What is appalling to us . . is just how it is to our new generation.  Quite frankly I see it as a tragedy because it's all become about "me"  . . not giving a (%&^&*$%^ about anyone else or how our actions can affect another . . . just so tragic.

Suzanne - your daughter is a gem!!

Gert . . go for it . .  Manners maketh the man . . .!!!
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Post by: mcmich on July 08, 2013, 11:30:59 am
GF - what's the job and when can I start???  ;D ;D
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Post by: Emme on July 08, 2013, 11:43:29 am
Suzanne, you have a wonderful daughter.

Katie, that was a terrible thing for her to do and I would make sure it was noted on her work record.  It will be interesting to see if she comes in to see you re her payment


Marie
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Post by: goldfish on July 08, 2013, 11:44:11 am
Mich - I'd hire you for anything . . . write your own job description . . . ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on July 08, 2013, 11:57:57 am
I'm glad you didn't scoff the whole lot of the freckles Katie, good idea giving them to DH to hide - or was it  :D :D

Love the sound of your DD Suzanne, you must be very proud of her.
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Post by: Katiej on July 08, 2013, 12:01:45 pm
I agree, you must be rightfully very proud of your DD Suzanne.

Judy my DH is very good at hiding treats (and very stingy), he will only give me 1 or 2 a day until they are all gone.  Problem is I know where he hides them  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 08, 2013, 12:06:31 pm
Just read this Katie and I am appalled too. How rude. Don't call her, or text her. Make her come to you for severance, etc. and give her a lecture on her bad manners. P.S. Have a freckle for me too ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 08, 2013, 12:16:48 pm
Thanks ladies very proud;D
I had a giggle about you getting 1 or 2 a day Katie good job you know where there hidden :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Mama Fergie on July 08, 2013, 12:42:36 pm
We too have had staff resign by text and its appalling.
I know how you feel Katie.
Suzanne rightly so that you are proud of DD. you have raised her well  :D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 08, 2013, 12:44:39 pm
 Katie, you need to persuade your DH  that the speckles need to live in your bottom drawer at work, to be taken on a medicinal basis. To be taken orally,  as needed (on days like today)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on July 08, 2013, 12:47:33 pm
Big hug Katie as you have had a crappy day :-* :-* Don't know what "freckles" are but they sound the best medicine ;) :D

Suzanne your DD sounds a very special young lady  :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 08, 2013, 12:53:49 pm
You can check them out on the Haig's tour CC  ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 08, 2013, 12:59:13 pm
I'll look forward to that Judy  :D :D
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Post by: Frozzie on July 08, 2013, 01:12:04 pm
Oh yum love freckles :))

Katie how terrible... How pathetic to quit via text.. And the stupid thing is that these type of people are getting interviews and jobs yet others dont even get a look in..good luck in finding someone else.. Pity your in the wrong city .. Id be there in a jif lol

Today cleaned one bathroom, kitchen, some ironing, baked some muffins and dinner.. Attempted to get some boxes down from a hallway cupboard.. Decided against it as knew box would end up on head lol.. Too heavy so left for dh.. Slowly does it.. In the city tomorrow then leave early wednesday to pick up the kidlets...
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Post by: Bedlam on July 08, 2013, 01:13:34 pm
Katie,
Amazing but believable.  She will probably come and ask for a reference.
 Have another Freckle!  Looking forward to meeting you and doing the haig tour!
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Post by: Halex on July 08, 2013, 11:24:35 pm
Katie, I am appalled too, no respect at all. I always remeber being nervous about resigning from a job, but its part of life.

Do you legally have to pay her, I woudnt want to either.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: snappy on July 09, 2013, 12:51:57 am
Actually Katie I would respond - thank you for your text message, as stipulated in your signed contract I look forward to receiving your written notice of resignation.  Your contract also stipulates that you need to work out the two weeks notice, can you please let me know if we can expect this or if you are choosing to breach your contract?  Regards Katie

If no one ever spells out to these young ones what is LEGALLY expect of them then they will continue to act this way.  You don't need to be rude or condescending but there is nothing wrong with highlighting their obligations under the contract.
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Post by: Yvette on July 09, 2013, 01:01:52 am
Well said Snappy that is a great idea.

So sorry Katie hope you find someone good soon, I have just resigned last week but I did it the proper way  :)
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Post by: jeninwa on July 09, 2013, 01:33:48 am
I agree with what snappy said.
Sorry you had such a bad day yesterday hope today is a better one.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 09, 2013, 01:50:01 am
Far out, Katie. Bad attitude and lack of common courtesy is a disease that plagues Malaysia's young too. I've had staff who quit (albeit not through text msg) without a word/discussion. Then there was this other girl who sulked for months. Not a word of thank you or a smile even after I justified for her to attend a performance by Stomp! Stupid me for trying to motivate her.Hmmph!!
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Post by: obbie on July 09, 2013, 03:17:57 am
Katie that is so bad.
We have a policy at work.... no texting at all.

I have provided staff with mobiles phones, that I pay for,  Ring me.... :)  They do..

That is another reason we won't ever employ another young person... Love the older staff we have now, both fantastic..
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Katiej on July 09, 2013, 04:02:49 am
Thanks everyone! Better today, busy reading job applications.

I have no probs with the girl resigning, if she isn't suited for the job or for any reason  - but how you handle these types of situations is a measure of your character. Texting 15 minutes before you should be at work, not giving notice etc is just shabby. I will write to her though and we will pay her for last week (just easier) and fingers crossed the next one is better. 

We've had some lovely young girls work here, with great attitudes so I don't think all kids are the same.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Mama Fergie on July 09, 2013, 09:04:53 am
I agree Katie as there are lots of lovely, capable hardworking young men and women out there.
We owe it to the young ones to give them opportunities in the workplace.
Our staff of 85-90 are of mixed aged groups and most of them have given us no complaints over the years.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 09, 2013, 09:07:28 am
CC I couldn't copy the image of a Freckle for you but here is a link.
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=freckle+lollies&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari

If you scroll down you will see a photo.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 09, 2013, 09:19:46 am
Thanks Cookie :-* :-*
We have those delicious morsels in the UK too and unfortunately too many have passed by lips :D :D :D I can't think what they are called here  ???
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 09, 2013, 12:32:25 pm
There are freckles, and then there are Haigh's speckles.........
http://www.haighschocolates.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/New-Speckles-28-June-2011.pdf (http://www.haighschocolates.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/New-Speckles-28-June-2011.pdf)

And here's a picture
http://www.haighschocolates.com.au/news-item/2936/ (http://www.haighschocolates.com.au/news-item/2936/)
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Post by: Bedlam on July 09, 2013, 12:32:31 pm
Have any of the Perth people seen the dino mechanical thingies at garden city shopping centre?
Wondering if it is worth driving my 31/2 year old to see, he loves dino's. But an hour each way...not sure?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: goldfish on July 09, 2013, 07:09:23 pm
Quote from: EmeraldSue on July 09, 2013, 12:32:25 pm
There are freckles, and then there are Haigh's speckles.........
http://www.haighschocolates.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/New-Speckles-28-June-2011.pdf (http://www.haighschocolates.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/New-Speckles-28-June-2011.pdf)

And here's a picture
http://www.haighschocolates.com.au/news-item/2936/ (http://www.haighschocolates.com.au/news-item/2936/)

Oh my goodness!!!  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on July 09, 2013, 07:16:28 pm
Quote from: goldfish on July 09, 2013, 07:09:23 pm
Quote from: EmeraldSue on July 09, 2013, 12:32:25 pm
There are freckles, and then there are Haigh's speckles.........
http://www.haighschocolates.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/New-Speckles-28-June-2011.pdf (http://www.haighschocolates.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/New-Speckles-28-June-2011.pdf)

And here's a picture
http://www.haighschocolates.com.au/news-item/2936/ (http://www.haighschocolates.com.au/news-item/2936/)

Oh my goodness!!!  ;D ;D ;D
I second that GF. :D :D
I can see why Katie needed them to make her day feel better ;) ;D
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Post by: Frozzie on July 09, 2013, 10:53:48 pm
Glad today is better Katie x
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Post by: Frozzie on July 09, 2013, 10:56:24 pm
I read $8.75 each lol and thought oh my goodness they has better be divine then read above for 200g phew lol...
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Post by: Halex on July 09, 2013, 11:21:16 pm
I want a speckle.

Bedlam popping to gc this morning will look & let you know :)
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Post by: jo_nz on July 09, 2013, 11:59:59 pm
Oh, I miss freckles.  I used to get them "occasionally"  ;) but they don't seem readily available anymore.  The odd bulk food place has them though. I must look out next time I go to the local to stock up on choc chips, which will probably be soon as I am about to spend the rest of the morning making cookies for DS's school fundraiser on Friday!  I'm a sucker!  :-))
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Post by: obbie on July 10, 2013, 12:54:38 am
I want some speckles too
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Post by: judydawn on July 10, 2013, 01:26:37 am
I've seen a giant freckle/speckle about the size of a side plate somewhere but the small ones are more dainty to pop into your mouth. 
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Post by: maddy on July 10, 2013, 01:51:19 am
To the speckle/freckle lovers.....make your own  ;)  too easy.
I don't like a lot of the bought ones....they use nasty chocolate....but I expect the Haigh's would be sensational  :-*

Armoire update.....well it nearly arrived yesterday  :-)) :-))
Got a call mid morning with appologies, to say the removalist arrived to pick it up, and they refused for that company to deliver it, as their truck wasn't big enough to fit it, it was a mess, and she had no confidence that it would arrive to me un-damaged *sigh*
I am thankful she cares enough for it arrive safely here after all this time....but jeeze...what next?
She warned me the removalist may ring me, as she had a screaming match with them about it....sure enough...2 minutes later he rang me ranting LOL.
He tried to say its on me for cancelling, and and was telling me how much money he was out of pocket to go there....well the catching flies with honey thing worked, and I hand balled it  :)
It's cost me 3 days of the last week of holidays, waiting around  >:(
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Post by: cookie1 on July 10, 2013, 02:33:49 am
Maddy you will sigh with relief when it actually arrives.

Haigh's freckles are delicious, I have to agree. Most of the ones we bought last year made it home over the Nullabor.  ;)
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Post by: Frozzie on July 10, 2013, 03:06:54 am
Hope itgets to you soonandundamaged maddy

Used to make my own in France .. Havent had them bought once since little and you could buy lolly bags for 20 cents lol
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: goldfish on July 10, 2013, 03:31:10 am
Maddy - good luck!  That's one heck of a long time to have to wait for something!  You certainly have more patience than I do!! :-)) Hope it all fits and fits well and that it's been worth all the angst!!

Frozzie - how long will you be up in Qld?  be nice for your Mum and Dad to see you . . . hope you have a safe and smooth trip back to Sydney - and it's back to school next week.  So glad that you've had some time to yourself.. I think that was one thing you needed to recharge those batteries of yours!
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Post by: gertbysea on July 10, 2013, 03:53:04 am
My brown honey eater's eggs hatched.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/10/egasypy9.jpg)

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on July 10, 2013, 04:00:38 am
Oohh, babies. That will be interesting to watch them grow.
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Post by: Wonder on July 10, 2013, 04:40:06 am
Wow they aren't very good looking are they? much prefer the kittens and puppies in the pets thread.
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Post by: Yvette on July 10, 2013, 05:47:10 am
Maddy I hope it is worth it  :)

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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 10, 2013, 06:00:01 am
How cute Gert  :)
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Post by: obbie on July 10, 2013, 06:00:48 am
quotes, and more quotes
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Post by: deedub on July 10, 2013, 06:10:29 am
Had my final interview this morning, very friendly & relaxed, we even found mutual acquaintances to talk about! Now I'm all jittery & waiting by the phone, because the recruiter told me I might be contacted the day of the interview if successful (stress on the word might). should do some baking to take my mind off things...., cleaners came yesterday so nothing to clean! I'm on leave now until Monday so plenty of time to mope around if I don't get the job.
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Post by: Yvette on July 10, 2013, 06:12:44 am
Oh Dee fingers crossed  :)
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Post by: mcmich on July 10, 2013, 06:15:41 am
Good luck Dee.  :)

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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 10, 2013, 06:17:40 am
Wishing you the best of luck Dee  :)
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Post by: goldfish on July 10, 2013, 06:19:02 am
Good luck Dee.. Fingers crossed for you! Go get stuck into some baking !!! ;)
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Post by: Emme on July 10, 2013, 06:40:34 am
Gert, that will be great watching them grow, how lovely.

Deedub, good luck, keeping fingers crossed for you.


Marie
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 10, 2013, 06:42:11 am
Best of luck dee.

Gert how cute.

Mandy fingers crossed soon.
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Post by: mcmich on July 10, 2013, 07:09:56 am
Marie, a new avatar - is that your lace work?
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Post by: goldfish on July 10, 2013, 07:20:55 am
It looks beautiful Marie!

Gert, those babies are incredible.. Great to be able to get a photo like that! It's going to be good to watch them grow to be "big birds!" :)
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Post by: mcmich on July 10, 2013, 07:27:47 am
I have had the laziest day today. No work and the weather is chilly and damp.
Had a shower and put on clean jarmyes and have watched T.V., been on the forum and shopped online.
Only did the essentials - clean Freckles cage.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 10, 2013, 08:25:32 am
Good luck Dee :-*
It will be great to watch those baby birds grow Gert. ;D
Marie love your new avatar.You are a very talented lady ;D
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Post by: Emme on July 10, 2013, 08:43:09 am
Thank you ladies for your kind comments, I will post another when it is completed.  Not much further to go but cannot do any at the moment (cannot pick up the bobbins) with sore thumb and definitely do not want to get blood on it. 
Been a very wet & cold day today, and am still following mich's advice  ;) :D ;D

Marie
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Post by: mcmich on July 10, 2013, 08:56:03 am
Quote from: Emme on July 10, 2013, 08:43:09 am
Been a very wet & cold day today, and am still following mich's advice  ;) :D ;D

Marie

Love it Marie  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on July 10, 2013, 09:36:11 am
You are very clever Marie.

Gert the birds are lovely. They won't take long to get feathers and grow up.

Mich that sounds like a lovely restful day. Freckles got his clean and so everyone is happy.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 10, 2013, 09:49:08 am
Beautiful marie,very clever.
PJ day sounds perfect Mich
Babies are cute Gert, just have to watch the pussy's
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Post by: gertbysea on July 10, 2013, 10:27:52 am
Quote from: Bedlam on July 10, 2013, 09:49:08 am
Beautiful marie,very clever.
PJ day sounds perfect Mich
Babies are cute Gert, just have to watch the pussy's


My doggies will keep any cats away. Actually  there are not many cats here as people who live in or near a rainforest as I do tend not to keep cats. Snakes are the problem for these babies but as it is cooler than normal snakes are not roaming about as usual.

Gert
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Post by: Frozzie on July 10, 2013, 12:08:02 pm
Gf only 24 hours.. Fly back tomorrow afternoon..:). Yes much needed tine to rechare a little..

Hope you got the job deebub and if not well then its not meant to be :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 10, 2013, 01:32:58 pm
Another busy day here with family. Early start tomorrow as SIL dropping off the 4 kids at 6am as he has to be in the city by 7 and DD has to leave for work at 5.30am.......Port Douglas is a distant memory LOL
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 10, 2013, 01:52:34 pm
I'd still be in bed at that time MF so the kids would all have to hop in with me  ;D  At least your batteries have been recharged.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Mama Fergie on July 10, 2013, 01:58:52 pm
Yes that's true Judy batteries certainly charged and I hope they are long life energisers!!!!
Poor DD has to start so early and has to be organized. At least I can get out of bed to let them in and take my time to get dressed etc after they have all had breakfast. I am used to it anyway as have been doing it for years but this is DD2 just starting work again since baby was born. She just dropped off all of their little bags with clothes, toys, baby food etc as SIL would forget half of it in the morning  :-))
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Post by: judydawn on July 10, 2013, 02:44:54 pm
Sounds like she has a good routine going MF - can't see you getting much done tomorrow though LOL
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Post by: droverjess on July 10, 2013, 09:06:38 pm
Packed 5 large boxes of kitchen stuff to store.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 10, 2013, 09:13:09 pm
That's a lot of packing DJ.
Any news of a moving in date yet?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 10, 2013, 09:18:03 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on July 10, 2013, 09:06:38 pm
Packed 5 large boxes of kitchen stuff to store.
Did you remember not to pack the rolling pin :D :D :D
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Post by: obbie on July 11, 2013, 06:09:05 am
reconfigering my BAS on my quickbooks.. >:(
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Post by: droverjess on July 11, 2013, 06:37:51 am
Yes CC  ;D
next week MF  :D ( all being well)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 11, 2013, 08:15:41 am
How exciting for you DJ. I hope the kettle and tea aren't packed either.

I went to Jamie's Italian for lunch today. As usual the food is really lovely. Sadly today the service was down on my last visit. We mentioned it to the waiter and his reply was that he is new. I'm sure that doesn't stop him from ignoring us though. We even went without sweets and walked up to Jon Pierre Sancho, a French cafe, and bought sweets there.

Home and warm now and it is even raining.
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Post by: mcmich on July 11, 2013, 08:18:48 am
Sounds like a lovely day Cookie. Shame the service wasn't up to par.  :(
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 11, 2013, 09:05:28 am
miserable wet cold day here so we stayed home and baked played board games and the kids drew some pictures for a few competitions they would like to win
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Post by: maddy on July 11, 2013, 10:18:28 am
The armoire WAS delivered today  :D .....it's stunning!!!

BUT

we can't manoeuvre it into the house   (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/rtfm/t2409.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-rtfm.php)  (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/rtfm/t2416.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-rtfm.php)  (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/rtfm/t2412.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-rtfm.php)  (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/rtfm/t1943.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-rtfm.php)
1940's houses unfortunately weren't designed with large furniture additions (or a silly maddy who didn't measure the entry access  :-)))
Soooo....it looks like we will now have to remove our large lounge room window to feed it through, and then cut DD's doorway wider to get it in her room  :P  If only you could have seen Hubby's face LOL......and did I mention it also weighs a tonne!
Having a good laugh about it or I'll cry!

On the plus side, Mr. Maddy's tractor turned up 1/2 hour later, so that distracted him from the dilemma   ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 11, 2013, 10:20:57 am
Oh Maddy I'm sitting here giggling at your adventures with the Amorie :D :D :D
Thank goodness the tractor turned up :D :D :D
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Post by: mcmich on July 11, 2013, 10:25:52 am
Quote from: maddy on July 11, 2013, 10:18:28 am
The armoire WAS delivered today  :D .....it's stunning!!!

BUT

we can't manoeuvre it into the house   (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/rtfm/t2409.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-rtfm.php)  (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/rtfm/t2416.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-rtfm.php)  (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/rtfm/t2412.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-rtfm.php)  (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/rtfm/t1943.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-rtfm.php)
1940's houses unfortunately weren't designed with large furniture additions (or a silly maddy who didn't measure the entry access  :-)))
Soooo....it looks like we will now have to remove our large lounge room window to feed it through, and then cut DD's doorway wider to get it in her room  :P  If only you could have seen Hubby's face LOL......and did I mention it also weighs a tonne!
Having a good laugh about it or I'll cry!

On the plus side, Mr. Maddy's tractor turned up 1/2 hour later, so that distracted him from the dilemma   ;)

Well at least you can get it in Maddy. Hope you aren't planning on moving.

We had to take out our kitchen window to move the custom made corner lounge into the family room. Wouldn't go up the stairs and wouldn't turn the corner. It sat in the granny flat for 2 weeks and only cost $35 for a glazier to put the window in and out again.  :D

If (when) we move I'm selling the lounge with the house.
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Post by: Emme on July 11, 2013, 10:26:27 am
Oh Maddy, really feel for you  :(  hoping you can get something sorted out soon

Thank goodness DH's tractor turned up when it did and created a distraction for you  ;D

Marie
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 11, 2013, 10:30:48 am
Oh Maddy, what an adventure. Don't laugh, don't cry, just crack open the pink bubbles (and a crownie for mr Maddy) :D
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Post by: gertbysea on July 11, 2013, 10:44:05 am
Could you make a window in DD's room into a door? Where are you storing it meantime?

Thank goodness for boys and toys.

Gert
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 11, 2013, 10:50:10 am
gotta see the funny side. This story will come up abit in the future  ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on July 11, 2013, 11:12:17 am
How soon before  she wants to move out aNd take it with her!!!!!

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 11, 2013, 11:21:54 am
A pity we live in different continents as I'm sure DH would have looked at it for you, probably knocked it apart and resembled it in her room. ;D
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Post by: goldfish on July 11, 2013, 11:24:18 am
Can we have photos, Maddy?  :o :-)) ???
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 11, 2013, 11:35:35 am
I'm laughing with you Maddie. I am so spacially challenged myself.
I took the kids to the movies today and then took them for gelatis. An enjoyable, but expensive day.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 11, 2013, 11:45:18 am
Oh Maddy. It is battling coming to live at your house!   So near and yet so far.  :'(
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 11, 2013, 11:48:11 am
oh dear maddy :o
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Post by: maddy on July 11, 2013, 12:00:14 pm
Quote from: goldfish on July 11, 2013, 11:24:18 am
Can we have photos, Maddy?  :o :-)) ???

It's re-wrapped and on the verandah....if it does eventually make it inside, I will snap some pics for sure  ;)
Mr. Maddy thinks it will be an expensive, fancy tool cabinet instead  :o  LOL

Oh well...off to see my favourite band tomorrow, so I'll worry about it on the weekend   :)

Quote from: Gertbysea on July 11, 2013, 11:12:17 am
How soon before  she wants to move out aNd take it with her!!!!!

Gert

It dies here Gert  :P

 
Quote from: Cornish Cream on July 11, 2013, 11:21:54 am
A pity we live in different continents as I'm sure DH would have looked at it for you, probably knocked it apart and resembled it in her room. ;D

  :-*  :-*


P.S....where's Amy gone  ???


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Post by: droverjess on July 11, 2013, 08:41:01 pm
LOL Maddy, I offered to buy wardrobes with the new house but the family wanted them so will have to look for some! They were huge!

Dentist again today for a replacement filling.
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Post by: obbie on July 11, 2013, 11:15:15 pm
Take care Jess.

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Post by: Frozzie on July 12, 2013, 12:20:16 am
Feel for you maddy :(
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Post by: obbie on July 12, 2013, 02:46:18 am
so funny Maddy :)
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Post by: deedub on July 13, 2013, 09:01:01 am
Good luck with the long awaited armoire Maddy - at least it's gorgeous!
After 2 days waiting by the phone I rang up about the job, assuming the worst...., they still haven't made a decision! Between me & 1 other candidate, will know Monday at the earliest. Would have been nice to know before the weekend, oh well.
Today had a lazy morning then lunch with my brother who's in town for the football. He's staying in the city so lots of driving in roadworks etc to pick him up & drop him off! Just finished making some dips to take to a friend's birthday lunch tomorrow.
No dinner for me tonight - too full from lunch 😛
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Post by: Yvette on July 13, 2013, 10:54:43 am
Oh dear Maddy

I know how you are feeling Dee hope you get it
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Post by: mcmich on July 13, 2013, 12:43:56 pm
The waiting is horrid Dee. Hope it all works out for you.  :D

Looking forward to meeting you next month  :D
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Post by: Katiej on July 13, 2013, 01:45:15 pm
Best of luck Dee, I hope you get the job!
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 13, 2013, 03:04:27 pm
Hope they make a decision soon in your favour.
I had a visit to Spotlight today and managed to snag lots of material precut in 1 yard pieces for only $1 each, and then spent some time this afternoon playing with my new sewing machine. I had to drag myself away from the machine to cook a roast pork and pack for our week away. I will be out of mobile and Internet range so will be suffering from forum withdrawals:(
I did find the time to post up the recipe for my Armenian nutmeg cake too.
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Post by: mcmich on July 13, 2013, 03:37:27 pm
Have a lovely time away ES. We will miss you. Thanks for posting the recipe.  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 13, 2013, 04:12:57 pm
have a wonderful and safe time away es;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 13, 2013, 04:58:46 pm
Happy holidays, ES :)
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Post by: Yvette on July 13, 2013, 10:04:33 pm
Safe and happy trip ES
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Post by: mcmich on July 13, 2013, 10:13:41 pm
Off to Sydney today on the train to have lunch with DS and his girlfriend. Train leaves at 8.00am and gets to Central at 10.10am.

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Post by: Yvette on July 13, 2013, 10:16:27 pm
Have a nice lunch Mich  :)
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Post by: obbie on July 13, 2013, 10:43:01 pm
Going to Port Douglas for lunch..... a whole day out..
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 13, 2013, 10:49:37 pm
Enjoy your holiday ES.

Michele hope you have a great day with DS and girlfriend.

Lucky you Robyn. So many great restaurants in Port Douglas  :)

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Post by: mab19 on July 14, 2013, 12:08:32 am
Have a lovely holiday ES.

Enjoy your lunch obbie.

We are off to collect a load of fire wood as we are nearly out.  Hope it doesn't rain anymore.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 14, 2013, 01:53:18 am
Thanks everyone. We are on the road -woo hoo!   DH thinks that I've overpacked, but it will be cold so I have packed parkas and gumboots and warm clothes. I'm just checking the forum before I run out of coverage :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 14, 2013, 02:02:10 am
Travel safely ES and family - looking forward to some pictures when you return.
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Post by: maddy on July 14, 2013, 02:07:16 am
Enjoy your lunches & trips ladies  8)

....anyone want to swap with me at all ????

I have to pack and move all of this

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/9d406950388207d89ec4e80ec03d2239.jpg)

A dresser filled with all sorts, & 2 cabinets filled with decorating stuff etc :-))  :-))

......a BIG hole has to be cut in the wall behind it all,  to access DD's room & get this damned wardrobe in  :-X
The cost is now blowing out.....should have gone to Ikea & bought a flat pack   :P
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 14, 2013, 02:12:32 am
That looks so prettyMaddie. I don't envy you the job though  >:(
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Post by: judydawn on July 14, 2013, 02:17:07 am
Oh Maddy what a shame.  I do hope DH is going to be out for the day and not get home until the wall has been patched and everything is back to normal.  Good luck with the packing of all your beautiful pieces, best you do it on your own though as one of us might manage to break one of the precious pieces. 
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Post by: gertbysea on July 14, 2013, 02:26:01 am
Oh Maddy that is a formidable task. One thing at a time and it will soon be done.i hope that is not a supporting wall if you have to remove  the studs.

Gert
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Post by: Emme on July 14, 2013, 03:10:40 am
ES, hope you have a wonderful holiday.  :)

Mcmich & Obbie have a great day out with your families, enjoy your lunches  ;D

Maddy, that is a big job. We have a large bookcase that when we went to shift it found that the top half was made to separate from the bottom.  Made it easier to move in although still very heavy.  As Judy says, better for you to pack your beautiful pieces, won't get broken that way.

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Post by: cookie1 on July 14, 2013, 03:16:57 am
Have wonderful days and holidays everyone. Where are you off to ES?

Maddy I am sure it will be worth it in the end. I love your collection of things.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 14, 2013, 03:20:13 am
I hope DD is very young so she has many years to enjoy the wardrobe Maddy. I would also tell her that she's not allowed to move out of home until she gets married to make it all worthwhile.
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Post by: snappy on July 14, 2013, 03:26:49 am
Maddy that dresser is amazing - I love all the Cornish ware you have!
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 14, 2013, 05:37:58 am
I'm currently having a relaxing ride on the ferry from Wallaroo to Lucky Bay, and then we are heading to visit some friends on their farm(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/14/yhyruzun.jpg) on the Eyre Peninsula.
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Post by: Jamberie on July 14, 2013, 06:39:00 am
Lovely cabinet Maddy,  good luck with the upheaval!

Today and yesterday we have been making our new house "our" home by putting up pictures & placing nick nacks around the place... I also took DH to Masters where we have bought enough window coverings to do most of the house for less than $1500! To get the professionals to do the job would cost four times that... Happy day!
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Post by: Frozzie on July 14, 2013, 07:53:50 am
Maddy is there no way it can be dismantled and put back together again in her room as I think Cc mentioned..maybe ask someone who knows carpentry well to see if it is professionally joined whatever its called or just glued??. Seems a shame to be putting holes in walls etc
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 14, 2013, 08:22:27 am
Maddy I feel for you. My DW has spatial awareness issues sometimes too. She often thnks things are bigger or smaller then they are.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 14, 2013, 08:35:00 am
How exciting to go on the ferry ES. we looked at it but felt we would miss too much of the countryside.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 14, 2013, 08:55:08 am
Gorgeous dresser Maddy. 8) Don't envy all that structural work though to get the armoire into your DD room.

Have a lovely time ES. ;D I'm with you, you can never pack too much warm clothing ;)
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Post by: Emme on July 14, 2013, 09:07:33 am
Lovely photo ES, looks like a lovely day, has not stopped raining here all day. 

Marie
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Post by: judydawn on July 14, 2013, 09:22:16 am
Met friends for lunch then we all went on to visit DH - nice day.
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Post by: mcmich on July 14, 2013, 09:35:27 am
Maddy, I would have been there in heartbeat.  :D I love china cabinets and dressers with a passion. I would wash and tidy MIL china cabinet and I moved my aunt and mum to the retirement village and that's the first thing I did - set-up their china cabinets. My darling aunt said she would leave me all of her Royal Albert. She doesn't have children and so many beautiful things as she worked for DJ's most of her life.

Maddy - love the iced tea and lemonade dispensers. I was watching with green eyes when you posted them once before.
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Post by: Yvette on July 14, 2013, 09:58:11 am
Have fun Maddy I don't envy you  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 14, 2013, 11:12:59 am
Oh my Maddy, that's a big job. Must say, I had to look twice. Thought I was looking at a shop display. So many lovely items you have :)
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Post by: obbie on July 14, 2013, 10:00:08 pm
Lovely display Maddy.

 I had a great day out yesterday.. Fantastic lunch. :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 14, 2013, 10:41:49 pm
Glad to hear you had a good day in Port Douglas Robyn.
Which restaurant did you have lunch in?
Spoiled for choice up there  :)
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Post by: Wonder on July 14, 2013, 11:11:08 pm
Back to work and school today  :(. We had out few days in Sydney and had a lovely time. DS loved having a look at all the places he has seen so many times on tv and it was lovely just wandering around. Unfortunatley we have all been sick so didn't enjoy it as much as we normally would have but it was still great to get away for a few days. The house took a bit of tidying up yesterday as DD was home alone and she was also sick so managed to make a bit of mess but not clean up too much! She had kept it pretty confined though which made it easier.
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Post by: mcmich on July 15, 2013, 03:44:33 am
Glad you had a nice time Wonder. You had lovely weather.
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Post by: obbie on July 15, 2013, 04:33:44 am
we went to Marina View at the Marina. alot of shops have closed down, but the food and views were good. :)
must do it more often, instead of staying home.. :)

Beach had some many people on it
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Post by: Wonder on July 15, 2013, 05:36:38 am
Sounds lovely Robyn. How far is Port Douglas from where you live?
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Post by: mcmich on July 15, 2013, 06:17:23 am
How are the kittens going Robyn?
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Post by: obbie on July 15, 2013, 06:58:29 am
2hours drive Wonder, we went the inland road there, and back through the coat to Cairns, then home up the gillies range..
Kittens are so cute Michelle, getting bigger, and into mischief. :)
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Post by: mcmich on July 15, 2013, 10:30:20 am
Don't know what possessed me to take on this job at 1830hrs?
Decided I should pull the washing machine out and clean behind it - probably because I cleaned the cupboards early last week.
Beyond gross. We have been here 3yrs and I can't remember cleaning behind the washer since we moved in. Glad that is over with.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 15, 2013, 10:38:33 am
Now pull out the fridge. LOL

Gert
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Post by: obbie on July 16, 2013, 04:41:51 am
scary cleaning jobs :)
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Post by: Wonder on July 16, 2013, 04:46:48 am
Sounds like a nice drive and day Robyn.

Mich I don't even want to imagine what it looks like behind my fridge or washing machine.
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Post by: deedub on July 16, 2013, 05:02:39 am
Right now I'm drinking a milkshake at the blood bank after a donation (I only do it for the free milkshakes lol), taking my time before going back to work. Regarding the job,  they still haven't made a decision - the recruiter is keeping me updated, I think she's as fed up as I am!
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 16, 2013, 06:35:35 am
We drove to Kimba today and had a look around. It is much, much greener this time of year and there are fewer kangaroos. Having a relaxing break
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/16/3ajajuqu.jpg)
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Post by: jo_nz on July 16, 2013, 06:59:43 am
We had a weekend away to watch the NBL semis and finals - our team lost the semi, so didn't make the finals, but we had a pretty good time anyway.  The worst part for the kids was our team mascot wasn't at the finals!  The other teams didn't have one.
 
We got home yesterday afternoon, so today has been our first at-home day for the school holidays - kids haven't driven me insane yet, but thinking I'll go and get the basketball hoop I've been looking at for them tomorrow (if the weather stays fine). 
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Post by: cookie1 on July 16, 2013, 07:11:30 am
Great photo ES. Where are you off to being out at Kimba?
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Post by: obbie on July 16, 2013, 07:47:12 am
Need champers, just sold 2 landcruisers :)
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Post by: mcmich on July 16, 2013, 07:51:44 am
Well done Robyn  :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 16, 2013, 08:22:38 am
I never need a reason to want to drink bubbles  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on July 16, 2013, 08:34:53 am
Great artwork ES.

Quote from: Mama Fergie on July 16, 2013, 08:22:38 am
I never need a reason to want to drink bubbles  ;D

I think there might be many like you MF  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on July 16, 2013, 08:46:41 am
Let's all have a glass and celebrate Obbies win
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 16, 2013, 08:49:08 am
Good idea Gert and yes Judy I am sure there are many like me  ;)

Well done Robyn. Enjoy your bubbles tonight  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on July 16, 2013, 09:46:04 am
I'll have a half  :D
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Post by: Yvette on July 16, 2013, 10:05:25 am
Well done Robyn

Great photo ES
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 16, 2013, 10:30:28 am
I will have two halves :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 16, 2013, 11:14:57 am
Cheers obbie! *lifting glass of wine*
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Post by: Bedlam on July 16, 2013, 01:56:56 pm
Well done you,obbie
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Post by: obbie on July 17, 2013, 12:38:41 am
out of the blue, 3 offers on 2 utes..

now down to 7 cars. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Wonder on July 17, 2013, 12:46:28 am
Great news obbie, you must be relieved to get rid of a few of them - you certainly deserve a drink or two, although like MF i certainly don't need a reason to have a glass of bubbles  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on July 17, 2013, 12:48:31 am
Does your husband buy and sell cars as a sideline to your business Robyn or are these your company cars.  You always seem to be selling and buying cars  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on July 17, 2013, 03:01:28 am
Well done obbie :)
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Post by: obbie on July 17, 2013, 05:08:45 am
our work utes Judy..
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Post by: cookie1 on July 17, 2013, 08:09:57 am
That will give you more parking space Robyn.
Today is DH's birthday. We were woken very early by his Mum ringing. She said she had been trying for an hour, thank goodness she must have been mis dialling. I feel sorry for those she woke.
I had to get up to give him his gifts of course. He loves his iPad and is amazed at the projector clock Gert. He then spent most of the day at car club. We've just had an afternoon coffee and cut his birthday cake. He wants hamburgers and rice pudding for dinner. Suits me.  :D ;)
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Post by: maddy on July 17, 2013, 08:20:21 am
A very Happy Birthday to Mr. cookie  :)

Well....It's in!!!

The hole in the wall was cut last night

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/f1c644da64c5116d83c0b2be65c0725c.jpg)

...and even still, there was only a bee's you-know-what, space to spare  ;D I was a little nervous, as this was already plan C....plan D was an outdoors wardrobe!

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/9fbf962dccfc0b8bd6ea69791739f17a.jpg)

First lot of wall patching today, more tomorrow, then the painting begins  :-\
problem is, I will now have to do the whole hallway as well, so think I will go for colour change.....then you watch....it will snowball, and I'll keep going  :P

Oh, DD is thrilled to bits  8)
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 17, 2013, 08:34:02 am
maddy its beautiful ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 17, 2013, 08:42:17 am
Quote from: cookie1 on July 17, 2013, 08:09:57 am
That will give you more parking space Robyn.
Today is DH's birthday. We were woken very early by his Mum ringing. She said she had been trying for an hour, thank goodness she must have been mis dialling. I feel sorry for those she woke.
I had to get up to give him his gifts of course. He loves his iPad and is amazed at the projector clock Gert. He then spent most of the day at car club. We've just had an afternoon coffee and cut his birthday cake. He wants hamburgers and rice pudding for dinner. Suits me.  :D ;)

Happy Birthday cookies DH and hope you enjoy your iPad as much as we all love ours  :D
Have a great day
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Post by: judydawn on July 17, 2013, 08:46:04 am
So happy to see it's finally where it's supposed to be maddy and now DD's bedroom is finally finished so I can imagine how pleased she is.  How is DH taking all this?  At least now you have a fairly quick solution if you want to remove it from DD's bedroom - the hole can be reopened.  That, I hope for your sake, is a long way down the track though.  So now you will be busy redecorating the rest of the house, do you do the painting yourself?

Happy birthday Cookie's DH - he is one easy man to please Cookie ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on July 17, 2013, 09:08:13 am
Oh boy Maddy there is no doubt in my mind this project will snowball. good luck!

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 17, 2013, 09:09:32 am
Happy Birthday Mr.Cookie ;D

The Armoire looks great Maddy.A lot of hassle but so worth it in the end 8)
Good luck with the painting ;) :D
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Post by: goldfish on July 17, 2013, 09:13:10 am
A beautiful piece of furniture, Maddy - well done you on the persistence scale!! ;D ;D

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Post by: gertbysea on July 17, 2013, 09:16:30 am
Cookie I hope the clock is successful. I sent one to a friend but it was not like the one I have . Turned out to be cheap crap and it did not even have a A/C adaptor so actually pretty useless. I was very disappointed and so were they. You live and you learn.

Wow DH must be pretty happy with those gifts.

Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on July 17, 2013, 09:38:06 am
Looks like it was worth it maddy,really nice
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Post by: maddy on July 17, 2013, 10:25:51 am
Quote from: judydawn on July 17, 2013, 08:46:04 am
do you do the painting yourself?

All by me....Mr. Maddy doesn't do paint  :-))
I don't mind it actually...just hate all the prep & washing up

.
Quote from: goldfish on July 17, 2013, 09:13:10 am
A beautiful piece of furniture, Maddy - well done you on the persistence scale!! ;D ;D

Crazy or persistent  :-\  not sure which I am?  LOL.
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Post by: judydawn on July 17, 2013, 10:32:11 am
A bit of both maddy  :D :D

I'm with you on painting, the prep and cleanup is the hardest.  I've been known to thrown the roller or paintbrush out rather than clean it  :-))  My painting days are behind me now though, I pay people to do the jobs I hate these days.
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Post by: maddy on July 17, 2013, 10:43:05 am
Quote from: judydawn on July 17, 2013, 10:32:11 am
  I've been known to thrown the roller or paintbrush out rather than clean it  :-)) 

Shhh....me too  :P  LOL
 I also throw out Hubbys socks if they are infested with grass seeds....I ain't picking them out!....my Mother  would flip out if she knew  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 17, 2013, 10:48:42 am
It's stunning Maddy and totally worth the effort.

Happy birthday to Mr Cookie from me too xox
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Post by: judydawn on July 17, 2013, 10:49:20 am
These are the things we can feel totally comfortable about sharing on here maddy  ;D
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Post by: goldfish on July 17, 2013, 10:51:44 am
Mr Cookie.... Many happy returns!! Hope you had a great day!!
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Post by: gertbysea on July 17, 2013, 11:19:56 am
So not mess with Maddy. This is one strong woman who knows what she wants and gets it . Bravo.

Gert
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Post by: Emme on July 17, 2013, 11:51:09 am
Happy Birthday Cookie's DH.   ;D

Maddy that is beautiful, good luck with the painting.

Marie
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Post by: cookie1 on July 17, 2013, 12:20:09 pm
Mr Cookie said thank you for the birthday wishes. We are all sitting in front of the TV with OUR VERY OWN iPads.

Maddy your new furniture looks beautiful.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 17, 2013, 12:27:14 pm
That is us in our recliners too cookie.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on July 17, 2013, 12:31:22 pm
Love our recliners Gert.
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Post by: Jamberie on July 17, 2013, 01:14:04 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 17, 2013, 12:27:14 pm
That is us in our recliners too cookie.
That's us here too :)
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Post by: Bedlam on July 17, 2013, 02:45:38 pm
Happy Birthday Mr Cookie, i think you were spoilt. Hope you had a lovely day.
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Post by: Yvette on July 17, 2013, 10:37:23 pm
Happy birthday Mr Cookie

Looks great Maddy have fun with the painting
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Post by: obbie on July 18, 2013, 12:12:02 am
Love it Maddy :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 18, 2013, 12:24:30 am
Very, very nice Maddy. No wonder you went adamant to get it in :)
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Post by: jeninwa on July 18, 2013, 05:51:32 am
Love it Maddy, good luck with the painting.
belated happy birthday Mr Cookie.
Yesterday I went to the movies with a friend to see The Heat, lots of swearing, but very funny, haven't laughed so much in a long time.
Today is a lazy day, still in my PJ. Home alone now and enjoying it.
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Post by: KarenH on July 18, 2013, 10:43:02 am
Belated Happy Birthday Mr Cookie!

Took the kids to the theatre today to see a production of "Room on the Broom" at the Festival Theatre.  Absolutely fantastic.  All the kids were entranced!
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Post by: gertbysea on July 18, 2013, 10:56:18 am
It is so wonderful to see kids reacting to Live Theatre. Takes them on a journey for life.

Gert
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Post by: maddy on July 18, 2013, 11:26:20 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 17, 2013, 11:19:56 am
So not mess with Maddy. This is one strong woman who knows what she wants and gets it . Bravo.

Gert

LOL

patching is done, and will wait a week for drying before I sand & paint.

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/f35d023c2e3c98fa8a1026dd69aca07c.jpg)

I moved DD's dresser in for now, and am so pleased that my Brother is buying a cable for me,  so I can connect her computer to her TV.  8). .I now can get rid of computer monitor  8)....wasn't sure where it was going to go anyway.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 18, 2013, 11:52:33 am
We went for a drive in the country today. For the West Aussies we went to Northam, onto York, down to Pingelly, Brookton, Beverley and onto to Narrogin and then home. About 450km. We took lunch and bought some goodies at a popular pie shop not that far out of Perth.
DH used to live at a place out that way called Popanyinning and he wanted to drop an ancient old Chev motor to a man out that way.
We had a lovely day and got home about 6.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/18/zemamyqu.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/18/yhyjyzud.jpg) The house DH lived in during the 50's for a couple of years.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/18/yby9aqud.jpg) a beautiful 1929 Chev truck on the farm where we took the motor. The man had some beautiful treasures in between the junk.
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 18, 2013, 11:57:30 am
sounds like a lovely day cookie I bet it was freezing up that way, great photos ;D
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Post by: judydawn on July 18, 2013, 11:59:59 am
What a lovely day Cookie, thanks for sharing your day through your pictures.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 18, 2013, 12:04:23 pm
Great photos cookie and a lovely day out. Lucky you didn't do it on Tuesday in that horrendous weather.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 18, 2013, 12:05:09 pm
Cookie that is a two day trip in my opinion. DH loves to get on the road. Lovely trip though. Wish I was with ya.


Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 18, 2013, 12:07:49 pm
A lovely trip cookie and great photos.
You must be glad you didn't go on Tuesday in that horrendous weather.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 18, 2013, 12:12:22 pm
I think we would have changed days if it had been planned  for Tuesday.

It was freezing when you were out of the car. Inside it was beautiful. It ran some Km's up on the Hilux too as we want to get it serviced before we go away. I would have loved to spend more time looking in the "treasure" but just couldn't   Perhaps next time.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 18, 2013, 12:14:38 pm
Love your DH's house from the 50's.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 18, 2013, 12:40:41 pm
Northhampton or northam cookie?
Looked like a lovely day and although cold lots of sun,perfect.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 18, 2013, 01:21:48 pm
Bedlam I am so glad your geography is better than mine. Silly me.  :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Bedlam on July 18, 2013, 01:31:02 pm
Just wanted you to see i am taking notice. Never silly
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 18, 2013, 03:33:38 pm
Nice to see more photos of WA Cookie. ;)
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Post by: Yvette on July 18, 2013, 10:11:59 pm
Thanks for the photos Cookie that is a lot of driving in one day  :)
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Post by: Wonder on July 18, 2013, 10:50:05 pm
Thanks for the photos cookie, looks like you ad a lovely day.
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Post by: obbie on July 18, 2013, 11:22:01 pm
great photos
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Post by: mab19 on July 19, 2013, 01:19:08 am
A lovely day out Cookie.  Loved the photos.
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Post by: Emme on July 19, 2013, 01:33:14 am
Thanks for the lovely photos Cookie, a nice trip  :)

Going out to lunch today, celebrating our wedding anniversary.  Not such a nice day though weather wise.
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Post by: judydawn on July 19, 2013, 01:37:53 am
Happy wedding anniversary to you and your DH Marie, how many years is that?
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Post by: gertbysea on July 19, 2013, 01:49:08 am
Weather dosen't matter Emme , it's the company that matters. congratulations to you both.

Gert
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Post by: Emme on July 19, 2013, 01:55:42 am
Quote from: judydawn on July 19, 2013, 01:37:53 am
Happy wedding anniversary to you and your DH Marie, how many years is that?
Thanks, 44 Judy
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Post by: Katiej on July 19, 2013, 01:56:31 am
Congratulations on your wedding anniversary Marie, hope you both have a great day!
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Post by: Yvette on July 19, 2013, 02:30:45 am
Congrats Marie have a lovely time
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 19, 2013, 02:39:59 am
Happy Anniversary Marie and hope you have a lovely day and enjoy your lunch  :D
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Post by: obbie on July 19, 2013, 03:09:15 am
Happy anniversary Marie :)
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Post by: deedub on July 19, 2013, 03:39:28 am
Just catching up on the last few days; Maddy the armoire looks perfect, well worth the trouble. And Robyn, I'll join you in those bubbles because I GOT THE JOB! 😄
Found out yesterday, and luckily I have a day off today because it will take me ages to complete the forms they sent for the background checks. 😛
Had a call from a friend I haven't seen in years, she & her family are here from Adelaide so I popped out to have brunch with them & a quick catch up. Now I'm thinking of going shopping - need to update my work wardrobe!
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Post by: judydawn on July 19, 2013, 03:51:02 am
Great news Deedub, congratulations.  New wardrobe sounds great ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 19, 2013, 03:52:38 am
Congratulations Deedub!
The weather has changed and it has been very wet. I could hear frogs last night and lots of rain. Today we had coffee on the foreshore at pt Lincoln
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/19/mu2ejuba.jpg)
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Post by: mcmich on July 19, 2013, 03:54:33 am
Congratulations Marie and DH - 44 yrs - wow  :D

Congratulations Dee on the new job - a new wardrobe is a must.  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on July 19, 2013, 03:58:46 am
Wonderful deedub. Good to have an excuse for a new wardrobe.

ES despite the fair looks good. Are you eating seafood?

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on July 19, 2013, 04:05:33 am
Have started to Lighten Up with Peter Walsh. I've watched lots of his Youtube videos and borrowed one of his books from the library.

Today it is sorting through magazines. I gathered every single magazine I had from under the coffee table, bedside table etc.
You can choose your favourite magazine and keep all copies - Donna Hay for me for now. All other magazines you sort into piles and can only keep 3 back issues of each. It didn't take too long as I ditched about 300 magazines when I had the garage sale.

I've now got rid of 54 magazines and kept 20 along with my 70 issues of Donna Hay and 10 Kids Issues of Donna Hay - 80 sounds a nice place to stop and I won't be renewing my subscription. I can fit all my magazines onto 2 shelves in the storeroom with room to spare. FEEL LIGHTER ALREADY  ;D

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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 19, 2013, 04:58:33 am
Too early for lunch Gert so had A great coffee instead. It's rained since we drove down this road this morning. Slow going. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/19/umuvyvy5.jpg)
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Post by: jo_nz on July 19, 2013, 05:12:06 am
Great going, Michele. 
I've been trying to do "40 bags in 40 days" - I think I have to break over the school holidays though as the kids want to keep EVERYTHING.  :-))  I've done over 30 already!  Finally gone through the baby gear again now that we know the new baby in the family is a niece not a nephew (as DS is the only boy cousin I thought some of his castoffs could be useful if the bub was a boy, but not to be). 

We have actually had 3 lovely winter days here - probably cold by Australian standards, but we have been enjoying it.  Now I just need to fold the mountain of washing that has actually gotten dry!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 19, 2013, 05:20:39 am
Quote from: EmeraldSue on July 19, 2013, 04:58:33 am
Too early for lunch Gert so had A great coffee instead. It's rained since we drove down this road this morning. Slow going. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/19/umuvyvy5.jpg)

Lovely photo ES. I hope you are having a good time.
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Post by: mcmich on July 19, 2013, 05:23:17 am
Jo, Uni started a 40 bags in 40 days thread (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=10636.0). Quite a few of us joined in.
Glad you're having some nice weather.

Happy holidaying ES.  :D
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Post by: Katiej on July 19, 2013, 06:25:19 am
Congratulations Dee on the new job, I'm so pleased you finally heard and it was good news  ;D

Good work clearing out the clutter girls.  I need to do that again.

Enjoy your holiday ES.
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Post by: Wonder on July 19, 2013, 06:53:53 am
Congratualations on the job Dee and hope you had fun shopping.

Mich, sounds like a great idea.

Es lovely pictures
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Post by: Yvette on July 19, 2013, 06:59:18 am
Congrats Dee so happy for you

Good girl Mich

Lovely pics ES
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Post by: Bedlam on July 19, 2013, 07:24:01 am
Well done Dee, they certainly kept you waiting.
It feels so good to declutter mich.  We have moved alot recently when the twins moved, can breath again.
Happy anniversary and well done, 44 years,Emme.
Have fun ES,the photos look beautiful.
I have been struggling with bookkeeping today. Use xero and got some duplicate feeds. Doing my head in trying to get rid of them.
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Post by: obbie on July 19, 2013, 07:30:40 am
love to declutter, we cleaned out the kids toys last weekend, gave alot away.
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Post by: courton on July 19, 2013, 07:31:44 am
Fantastic news about the new job Deedub. Enjoy the new wardrobe as well. What a buzz!
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Post by: obbie on July 19, 2013, 07:34:38 am
good news about the job :) :) :)
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Post by: Jamberie on July 19, 2013, 08:17:35 am
Congratulations Dee :)
Great news for you :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 19, 2013, 09:48:32 am
Well done Dee and worth the wait  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 19, 2013, 09:57:59 am
Quote from: deedub on July 19, 2013, 03:39:28 am
And Robyn, I'll join you in those bubbles because I GOT THE JOB! 😄
Found out yesterday, and luckily I have a day off today because it will take me ages to complete the forms they sent for the background checks. 😛
Congratulations Dee ;D
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Post by: Emme on July 19, 2013, 10:55:26 am
Congratulations on the new job Dee, great news  :) Definitely deserves a new wardrobe

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Post by: cookie1 on July 19, 2013, 12:12:21 pm
Congratulations on the job deedub and happy anniversary Marie. We're only a couple of years behind you.

Today I went to the Good Food and Wine show, all day. I had a fabulous time. I ate lots of cheese, bits and pieces and tasted some interesting wines and ciders. I also had a bit of a spend up. I love how they sell things in multiples a little cheaper than normal.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/19/8agurajy.jpg) A small collection of small Ashgrove cheeses.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/19/sude7yza.jpg) The Smelly Cheese shop was there and I remembered someone telling Kim how nice the cheeses were. I think it may have been Gert. Oh they are really delicious.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/19/qahyje2u.jpg) A few Maggie Beer jams.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/19/yjatusa2.jpg) A few Heilala vanilla items.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/19/y3y8ena8.jpg) Couldn't resist these, I love eating them.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/19/6e9urumu.jpg) A packet of ciabatta bread mix.

As I said I had a lovely day.i also bought some more Beerenberg jams as I had run out. They are nice when I can't get fruit to make jam. Had a couple of Maggie Beer icecreams too. No dinner was needed tonight.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 19, 2013, 12:15:32 pm
Wow Cookie you "did" have a good time
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Post by: thermo18 on July 19, 2013, 12:21:20 pm
Cookie I so wanted to go this again this year, I went last year and it was a blast. So counting the months for next year   ???
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Post by: gertbysea on July 19, 2013, 12:23:26 pm
OMG cookie. You did well. What a lot of loot. Not so fond of the ashgroves but maybe I should try again. Let me know what you think. I do like the wasabi but  I am kind of a purist I think ....maybe .....don't know.  What is the smelly in the round?

Gert

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Post by: Yvette on July 19, 2013, 12:23:56 pm
Wow Cookie lots of nice goodies  :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 19, 2013, 12:24:44 pm
 :o :o :o  How did you carry all that Cookie?  Wowee, that is one brilliant day out.

Thought I'd look up when Adelaide's was as I'd love to go to something like that - found this, buggar!

"After a lot of consideration and listening intently to all of you at our Adelaide Show, we have decided to postpone this year’s show and build a bigger and better event for 2014.

This year will be spent investigating new features and activities that we can include. We haven’t forgotten about you Adelaide. We love South Australia and are looking forward to bringing you an even bigger and better Good Food & Wine Show in 2014!"
 
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Post by: Bedlam on July 19, 2013, 12:27:49 pm
Oh well, next year Judy
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 19, 2013, 12:35:02 pm
Glad you enjoyed it cookie and lots of goodies.

DH and I are going on Sunday.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 19, 2013, 10:12:43 pm
Happy 44th, Emme! You've been very blessed :)

Congrats, Dee, on the new job. So so very exciting. Wish you all the best - interesting work, good boss and lovely colleagues.

Cookie, you had a blast by the looks of it ;D The pack of desserts by Delicious Bites is made up of Malaysian sweets. Traditional desserts that easily available everywhere. Many of them were created by Nyonya ladies of years gone by. 

They are called kuih tayap (a crepe filled with shredded coconut steeped in gula melaka), kuih lapis (a steamed kuih made up of rice and tapioca flours layers), seri muka (glutinous rice layer topped with an egg custard layer) and onde-onde (glutinous rice flour balls filled with palm sugar, and covered with shredded coconut).

We Malaysians do love our food ;D
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Post by: goldfish on July 19, 2013, 10:35:59 pm
Gosh! just catching up . . .

Deedub - congratulations!!  That's fantastic news!!  Hope everything goes well and that you've found a job that you'll really enjoy!!

Emme - your 44th Anniversary!!  congratulations! that's wonderful - I hope you have a very special celebration!!

Mich - I'm going through something similar with the magazines, books, etc. Took a box full of texts/workbooks etc to school yesterday.  Sorted my Delicious magazines onto one shelf.  Books being sorted now.  Cleared off one tall bookcase to, temporarily at least, house baking tins of all descriptions I've collected over the years  (using those wooden plate display stands - they do work a treat!), baking needs and books. At least I can now see them! That freed up a deep and low cupboard in the kitchen for some small appliances.

Cookie - sounds as though you had an absolute ball!!  Hope they had a shopping trolley for you!! ;) ;D
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Post by: obbie on July 19, 2013, 11:02:29 pm
Love the shopping cookie.
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Post by: mab19 on July 20, 2013, 04:18:05 am
Congratulations on the new job Deedub.

Great shopping Cookie.
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Post by: maddy on July 20, 2013, 05:14:45 am
Quote from: goldfish on July 19, 2013, 10:35:59 pm
Cookie - sounds as though you had an absolute ball!!  Hope they had a shopping trolley for you!! ;) ;D

I was thinking the same thing, or that poor cookie's arms drag on the ground now!

deedub...BRAVO to you  8)

Emme...44 years deserves a stella present!  ;)

.....I'm still thawing out from this morning  :-\  was going shopping this afternoon, but stoking the fire & watching a movie sounds more attractive.
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 20, 2013, 06:24:15 am
Happy wedding anniversary Marie. 44 years, wow :)
Congratulations Dee.
Great goodies cookie. I am green with envy. Would have bought all of those too :D
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Post by: mcmich on July 20, 2013, 08:21:14 am
Love the new avatar GF.  :D
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Post by: goldfish on July 20, 2013, 08:41:56 am
Thanks, Mich  :D
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Post by: Thermokitchen on July 20, 2013, 11:56:26 am
Enjoying the beautiful sunshine and found this great forum!  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 20, 2013, 12:41:53 pm
Thanks for the info on the sweets BZB. We love them. We first discovered them in Singapore quite a few years ago.
I had DD to help carry the goodies, although she had a couple of extras.
Gert the cheeses are Delice des Cremiers. I don't know any French at all so I have just copied it. This cheese is so nice. Very soft and creamy and almost dissolves in your mouth. The other is a goats cheese. La Mothe St Henry. I hope that is the name as I wouldn't have a clue. It probably says cheese for all I know. We didn't have any languages at the country school I went too.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 20, 2013, 11:29:05 pm
Save some for the fresh bread!

Gert
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Post by: mab19 on July 21, 2013, 02:21:50 am
Having a bit of me time here.  GS has gone to his dad, DH is out getting a trailer load of wood.

I am enjoying the peace and quiet here and have my favourite music on the player while I do a little bit of this and that. :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 21, 2013, 03:08:47 am
Enjoy your 'me time' Margaret - there should be more of it I say,
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 21, 2013, 05:01:38 am
getting organised for my Christmas in July/ds' s 12th birthday dinner set the table made sticky date puddings and caramel sauce,  American brownies, cooking the turkey breast and prepped all the vegetables about to make some vanilla ice cream and dips then cook the pork and cheese sauce and gravy
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 21, 2013, 05:28:20 am
Yummy, Suzanne! Happy birthday to your DS :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 21, 2013, 08:02:05 am
Perfect weather for it Suzanne.
I've made a couple of lots of bread this morning. Also talked on the phone a lot. Everyone from Canberra to USA decided to ring this morning.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 21, 2013, 08:16:21 am
The bread cookie. How was it?
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Post by: Emme on July 21, 2013, 08:40:22 am
Been very wet and cold here today, cleaned out and sorted a stack of recipes.  Need to buy a new pressure cooker but the one I want is out of stock  :(
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Post by: jo_nz on July 21, 2013, 09:25:54 am
Had my sis her family here for the weekend - spent most of the time keeping 12yr old nephew fed!  ;)
And then a bit of an adventure this evening with a  earthquake! Kids are pretty unsettled tonight after it, but seems to be no damage here (some mess in Wellington city by the look).
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 21, 2013, 09:36:00 am
Glad you guys are fine, Jo. I would be freaked out too.
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 21, 2013, 09:53:07 am
Glad that you are all ok Jo. When we lived in California we only ever experienced a couple of little shakes.  I can't imagine what a big one would be like.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 21, 2013, 09:57:55 am
So good to hear that you are safe Jo. :-*
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Post by: Emme on July 21, 2013, 10:07:35 am
Quote from: jo_nz on July 21, 2013, 09:25:54 am
Had my sis her family here for the weekend - spent most of the time keeping 12yr old nephew fed!  ;)
And then a bit of an adventure this evening with a  earthquake! Kids are pretty unsettled tonight after it, but seems to be no damage here (some mess in Wellington city by the look).
Glad you are okay Jo,  hope there is not more. Take care
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Post by: goldfish on July 21, 2013, 10:19:53 am
Jop - really glad to hear you're ok . . . have just been reading online about the quakes.  I hope the aftershocks have settled down and there'll be no more "rocking and rolling" for you!!  It really is an unnerving experience!!!
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Post by: mcmich on July 21, 2013, 10:46:22 am
Quote from: jo_nz on July 21, 2013, 09:25:54 am
Had my sis her family here for the weekend - spent most of the time keeping 12yr old nephew fed!  ;)
And then a bit of an adventure this evening with a  earthquake! Kids are pretty unsettled tonight after it, but seems to be no damage here (some mess in Wellington city by the look).

Glad all is OK Jo. DH and I were staying Christchurch when the first earthquake hit - not the devastation caused by the second one. Didn't realise how much damage until we walked into The Square next morning.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 21, 2013, 10:46:45 am
Thanks for letting us all know you are ok Jo.

Gert the bread was lovely. We have eaten it all already. I posted photos under the thread in bread. Next time I will cook it a little longer.
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Post by: mcmich on July 21, 2013, 10:51:56 am
Cleaned the pantry out today - seems to get in mess quickly.
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Post by: jo_nz on July 21, 2013, 10:55:26 am
thanks everyone!!   :-*
It is pretty spooky - had a decent shake on Friday, then another this morning, few small ones then big rock n roll this evening. Just feeling a bit on edge really wondering if there are more coming!
But so far so good, and happy there has only been one reported injury (last I heard).
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Post by: judydawn on July 21, 2013, 10:59:57 am
It sure does Michele but isn't it great how we can soon tidy it up.

How far away are you from the area affected Jo?
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Post by: jo_nz on July 21, 2013, 11:09:14 am
We are in Petone which is across the welly harbour from the cbd, about 10min by road, and the  cbd is where there seems to be most damage in our region. The Mercure hotel has been evacuated due to one corner sinking 5cm!!

The quake was centred actually in the Cook Straight between the north and south islands, and the town of Seddon on the south island got pretty badly hit. Not as big of a city so less high-rise type buildings, but sounds like a big cleanup on both sides of the straight.

I've been on a nz forum which is getting loads of helpful tips from some Christchurch girls!

It is still school holidays here so at least we get to stay close to home and make sure we are sorted tomorrow.
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Post by: judydawn on July 21, 2013, 11:13:57 am
Not too far away then, hopefully things settle down over there.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 21, 2013, 11:44:00 am
Jo,  thinking of you,  stay safe.  Keep the kids close. 
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 21, 2013, 12:55:54 pm
So pleased you and your family are OK Jo. Thank you for letting us know and stay safe.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 21, 2013, 01:00:18 pm
Hopefully no more tremors Jo.
Glad you and family are safe.
Will keep an eye on the news.
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Post by: Yvette on July 21, 2013, 10:05:04 pm
Glad you are safe Jo take care  :)
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Post by: jo_nz on July 22, 2013, 12:08:43 am
There have still been lots of (smaller) quakes near the same epicenter - not feeling them all here, thankfully.

THIS (http://geonet.co.nz/quakes/felt) is where I go to look them up when we feel them.  It only shows the most recent 20-ish (haven't counted) though, so not showing last night's 6.5 one anymore (when I got up this morning and looked, it was only showing from about 4.30am onwards because that's how many there'd been since then)

I also find it disconcerting that we are in a "tsunami zone" so could potentially have to move to higher ground in a bit of a hurry  :o Quite unlikely though - has to be a certain type of shake in the right area and hit the harbour at the right angle.  We are not in the "red zone" along the Hutt River either, so probably (hopefully) being over-cautious, but lets just say I'm keeping my radio on today! 
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 22, 2013, 12:12:33 am
Stay safe, Jo.
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Post by: Wonder on July 22, 2013, 12:17:41 am
All the best Jo. Stay safe, it's always better to be over than under prepared.
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Post by: obbie on July 22, 2013, 12:22:05 am
stay safe Jo
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 22, 2013, 01:04:40 am
jo how scary keep safe xx
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Post by: jeninwa on July 22, 2013, 01:27:55 am
Stay safe Jo
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 22, 2013, 04:13:23 am
Just left a note on the thread in relation to the Wellington earthquake ... silly me, didn't think to read this thread first!

The Hutt river is at the end of the road we used to live on but even with the occasional floods, the river bank held where we were so never suffered any damage - however I used to work in an office right on the river and they got flooded regularly. 

Hope you get no more bad shakes, it's a very unsettling feeling, not knowing how long it will last / how bad it will get / when or if there will be another one.  Hope it is all over for you and you remain safe.
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Post by: obbie on July 22, 2013, 04:45:15 am
meal planning for 9  :o

looks like lots of cooking every nite for me for a while.. :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 22, 2013, 05:33:28 am
Good thing you like cooking Robyn!
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Post by: obbie on July 22, 2013, 06:03:31 am
yes Judy :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 22, 2013, 07:36:04 am
Jo how unsettling for you all. At least you can have the children under your wings and know they are safe. My thoughts are with you.
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Post by: judydawn on July 22, 2013, 09:31:39 am
Had a girls' day with GD 9 years old today, took her to Port Power HQ to buy her a Power T-shirt, had a coffee/cake, onto see Grandpa, then the pet shop where I took photos of her with different animals on her iPad as I left my camera home, Café Primo for lunch, browsed some shops and had my arm twisted a few times then onto the movies to see Monsters University.  Full day but we had a great time.
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Post by: mcmich on July 22, 2013, 09:34:52 am
What a great day Judy. Waiting - sort of patiently until I am able to have days with the grandchildren.  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 22, 2013, 09:41:31 am
What a great day you had with your GD Judy ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on July 22, 2013, 10:08:14 am
Sounds like a fun day.

Gert
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 22, 2013, 10:28:21 am
That's so wonderful, Judy. The two of you must share a very special bond. So blessed :)
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Post by: Debbiebillg on July 22, 2013, 10:40:34 am
What a great day Judy ! I love it how the kids can twist their grandparents arms (stops them twisting my arm instead lol).

My DS4 is down the coast with my parents getting spoilt for a few days too.  He's loving it being a big boy staying at Nanna and Grandad's on his own, so cute.
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Post by: Katiej on July 22, 2013, 10:57:20 am
What a wonderful girls day out for you and your GD Judy, sounds like you had a lovely time.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 22, 2013, 11:43:59 am
Judy I am sure your GD will remember today with great fondness. DD still speaks of the days she had out with Her grandparents many years ago.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 22, 2013, 12:31:53 pm
Jo, hope everything has calmed down.
Judy, sounds like a lovely day.
Our holiday is over and it was a long, seven hour journey home today. I'm up to my third load of washing and have crashed on the couch, sneaking a little forum time. Sad to say goodbye to our friends and the animals. Back to reality tomorrow.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 22, 2013, 12:33:26 pm
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Post by: judydawn on July 22, 2013, 12:35:25 pm
Welcome home ES, these long trips are very tiring so enjoy your rest on the couch.  Nice to hear another member of our flock is safely home.

Just saw your photos, I think it time you traded in your bus for something more modern  :D
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Post by: jeninwa on July 22, 2013, 12:43:35 pm
What a lovely day you had JD, your DG will remember these outings, I still remember good times I had with my DGM when I was little.
Welcome home ES love the photos.
My day was spent waiting for the DR then into the city to pick up our passports with our Vietnam visa's. I then meet DH for lunch and had a coffee while my car was  being cleaned, home and baked a batch of biscuits to fill the empty biscuit barrel.   
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 22, 2013, 12:44:36 pm
 ;D ;D ;D
The family that originally had the farm had 9 children and used to take the bus on holidays. It's not going anywhere these days, but the chooks like it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 22, 2013, 01:03:27 pm
Welcome home ES :-*
Fantastic recycling by your friends with the hens taking up residence :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on July 22, 2013, 02:47:07 pm
Pleased to hear you are safely home ES. I do love the inquisitive pig.
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Post by: Emme on July 22, 2013, 09:27:27 pm
Glad your home safe ES, thank you for the photos.  Love them  :)

What a wonderful day you had with GD Judy, those are very special times and will be remembered for a long time.

Marie
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Post by: maddy on July 22, 2013, 10:42:56 pm
Quote from: EmeraldSue on July 22, 2013, 12:33:26 pm
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Oh, what a cute little porker!
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Post by: goldfish on July 22, 2013, 11:24:40 pm
ES - love the photos - lovely story about the bus-it's great it's still a useful farmyard resident!!   :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 22, 2013, 11:28:56 pm
Love the photos ES and glad you arrived home safely.

What an amazing photo of the pig  ;D
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Post by: obbie on July 23, 2013, 01:43:31 am
cute porker
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Post by: maddy on July 23, 2013, 02:27:43 am
.....looking for a phone SIM card, that stupidly Mr. maddy put in work jeans (was his customer contacts when his phone was playing up)....which have all since been through the washer & dryer twice since then  :-))
Hopefully it fell out somewhere  :-X
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Post by: obbie on July 23, 2013, 03:02:29 am
not much, at work
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Post by: jo_nz on July 23, 2013, 03:03:45 am
Love the photos, ES.  :)

Oh no, Maddy! What a pain.

Just a quiet day at home today - loving the school holidays.  I think we all needed just a boring break - the kids were so overtired at the end of term.  They have moments of being bored (and driving me batty) but mostly having a good time.  ;D  
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Post by: judydawn on July 23, 2013, 03:30:47 am
Oh maddy the traumas you have in your life - hope you find it in one piece.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 23, 2013, 04:54:48 am
I'm sure you have already checked it Maddy-the filter in the washing machine?
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Post by: dede on July 23, 2013, 11:05:55 am
Hi everyone,
  thought I would pop in to let you all know Im still alive and well.
Been busy with my new job, meet some lovely people both clients and other workers. So far Im really enjoying it, the first few days I was really nervous. Especially with one client who is Quadriplegic and her care needs are quiet complex. But Im getting there and enjoying the challenge.
Im currently looking after my best friends son as she is off to hospital in the morning to have a reversal of her colostomy bag. She will be in hospital between 5 and 15 days depending how she goes.
  Saturday we are having a big feast for Christmas in July for my Mum and Dad who missed out at christmas time because of Mums Chemo treatment.
  I have made the christmas pudding, just have to get everything else organized between now and Saturday and working around work as well.
Nothing better than keeping busy :)

Hope everyone is keeping well, I miss not being on here everyday.
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Post by: judydawn on July 23, 2013, 11:09:30 am
Glad to hear you are enjoying the job Mandi and life sure must be busy for you.  Pop in when you can, we'll still be here  :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 23, 2013, 11:18:30 am
Enjoy Christmas in July on Saturday with your Mum and Dad dede.
I hope you all have a wonderful time.
Glad to hear your new job is going well  :)
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Post by: gertbysea on July 23, 2013, 11:32:50 am
Hi Dede glad you are enjoying your new job  and are finding it challenging  in a food way. I nursed a male quarplagic  when I did some private nursing . If I can help in any way let me know.

I think it I great your friend is  getting a reversal and am sure it will all go well. Just the sort of surgery I enjoyed as it was  so satisfying personally. Good luck to her.. She has  must be a trooper and deserves a good result.

Gert
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Post by: dede on July 23, 2013, 11:34:38 am
Thanks Judy and MF,
I'm looking forward to the family all getting together and just enjoying each others company while eating ourself silly :)
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Post by: dede on July 23, 2013, 11:40:49 am
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Hi Dede glad you are enjoying your new job  and are finding it challenging  in a food way. I nursed a male quarplagic  when I did some private nursing . If I can help in any way let me know.

I think it I great your friend is  getting a reversal and am sure it will all go well. Just the sort of surgery I enjoyed as it was  so satisfying personally. Good luck to her.. She has  must be a trooper and deserves a good result.

Gert

Thanks Gert, I really appreciate it.  I have found working with this lady very challenging as I haven't had experience with Quadriplegics before now, now I am caring for two, and both are very different to each other. The lady needs a lot of repositioning to make sure she is as comfortable as possible. Im actually about to go and help her into bed shortly.

And my friend is so looking forward to the reversal, although she is so nervous. Its been a very emotional ride for her. I hope it all goes to plan and she will be on the mend in no time.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 23, 2013, 11:57:21 am
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Quote from: Gertbysea on July 23, 2013, 11:32:50 am
Hi Dede glad you are enjoying your new job  and are finding it challenging  in a food way. I nursed a male quarplagic  when I did some private nursing . If I can help in any way let me know.

I think it I great your friend is  getting a reversal and am sure it will all go well. Just the sort of surgery I enjoyed as it was  so satisfying personally. Good luck to her.. She has  must be a trooper and deserves a good result.

Gert

Thanks Gert, I really appreciate it.  I have found working with this lady very challenging as I haven't had experience with Quadriplegics before now, now I am caring for two, and both are very different to each other. The lady needs a lot of repositioning to make sure she is as comfortable as possible. Im actually about to go and help her into bed shortly.

And my friend is so looking forward to the reversal, although she is so nervous. Its been a very emotional ride for her. I hope it all goes to plan and she will be on the mend in no time.

Patience patience patience. I find with this  type of patient they need to feel in control which may be the only power they have so don't  take the  inevitable repositioning  personally.  Once she learns to trust you  the constant control issue will relax  and you will have a really cool relationship with her and it will be fun. It is the body that won't cooperate not the brain.  The nights are long and lonely for her and pressure sores are her main concern I expect. It will take a few weeks I expect but after that you will both breeze through the routine.  Just ask her and let her know she is in control  and to tell you what she needs .  You will be fine.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on July 23, 2013, 12:23:31 pm
Lovely to hear from you dede. Gert they sound like wise words. It is so easy for us when we have elderly parents to care for to barge in and take away their control and independence. Thank goodness Mum and I had a good relationship when she needed the care.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 23, 2013, 12:40:27 pm
Lovely to hear from you Dede. I have missed you. Enjoy all the challenges this new chapter brings. But especialy enjoy your Christmas Feast, all the more special are ocations like that when there has been hurdles overcome. X
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 23, 2013, 12:51:40 pm
Nice to hear from you Dede when you are so busy with work and family.Enjoy your family celebration :-* :-*
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Post by: maddy on July 23, 2013, 01:43:36 pm
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Oh maddy the traumas you have in your life - hope you find it in one piece.

Not trauma's, just nuisances   :P......it's gone to God I'm afraid.

Mandy....glad your enjoying the work, and your Christmas in July sounds wonderful.....will you be putting up the tree???
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Post by: dede on July 23, 2013, 02:18:05 pm
Quote from: maddy on July 23, 2013, 01:43:36 pm
Quote from: judydawn on July 23, 2013, 03:30:47 am
Oh maddy the traumas you have in your life - hope you find it in one piece.

Not trauma's, just nuisances   :P......it's gone to God I'm afraid.

Mandy....glad your enjoying the work, and your Christmas in July sounds wonderful.....will you be putting up the tree???

No definitely no tree, the kids might think they are getting gifts lol.
Just the company and the food :)


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Post by: dede on July 23, 2013, 02:20:47 pm
And Gert your a wise wise woman. What you said is exactly right. The client is a lovely person and she is very patient with me. Must be hard to have to constantly be teaching new support workers all the time. I get frustrated with my self when I walk away from a shift that didn't go so well. But I'm getting there. Back again with her in the morning :)


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Post by: gertbysea on July 23, 2013, 09:41:54 pm
Quote from: dede on July 23, 2013, 02:20:47 pm
And Gert your a wise wise woman. What you said is exactly right. The client is a lovely person and she is very patient with me. Must be hard to have to constantly be teaching new support workers all the time. I get frustrated with my self when I walk away from a shift that didn't go so well. But I'm getting there. Back again with her in the morning :)


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It will all be good. You can imagine how many times she has said the same things to many  different people. Once you get her routine down pat it will be a breeze and you will both sail through it and be able to chat  and hopefully become friends. May take a wee bit of  being close to "times up" at first but gets trust me when I say  once you "get it" time will fly and it won't be a chore and you will look forward to  it. Hard work brings it's own reward for both of you.

To take on two such jobs means you have a good heart as well as a strong one . Don't forget to look after your back and sometimes you have  to bite your tongue . I used to cure my tongue with a shot of scotch when I got home and my family knew not to talk to me until I had "settled". LOL!

Gert
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Post by: Wonder on July 23, 2013, 09:49:49 pm
Great to hear from you Dede, sounds like the job is tough going but great that you are enjoying it. All the best for your Christmas in July celebrations.
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Post by: Emme on July 23, 2013, 10:04:09 pm
Glad the job is going well Dede,  :)

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Post by: dede on July 24, 2013, 12:21:44 am
Oh the scotch sounds like a good idea Gert :D

Off to pick up my friend to take her to the hospital, then off to work again.
Hope everyone has a great day. :)


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Post by: obbie on July 24, 2013, 02:41:08 am
doing lots of good things for a friend in need.  ;)


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Post by: deedub on July 24, 2013, 07:56:04 am
You're a good friend Robyn, I'm sure your friend appreciates it.
I got my offer letter for the new job yesterday, so gave my notice to my boss, requesting I take the last 2 weeks as long service leave, which he wasn't too happy about - understandable, he was a bit shocked about my leaving. Anyway, near the end of the day he called me aside to say that he'd been told I had to be "walked".... So after 15 years I had about 15 minutes to send off a quick farewell email, hand in my laptop, ID cards etc. Came as a shock to everyone, including me! Good thing is I'm on paid garden leave for a month, then get paid out all the other leave I'm owed. Still trying to get my head around the fact I have 4 whole weeks off, heads buzzing with all the things I can get done, very excited!
Oh and today I bought an iPad to celebrate!
Expect to see me on here a bit more now 😄
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Post by: goldfish on July 24, 2013, 08:14:26 am
Congratulations deedub!!! But what a way to end after all those years!!!! Hope you have a really good and restful break.... And well done on the iPad -an excellent move!!!! ;D
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Post by: judydawn on July 24, 2013, 08:18:54 am
Well if that's the way they want it deedub, it would suit me right down to the ground to have an extra 2 weeks off and still be paid all the money owing to me.  Leaves a sour taste in your mouth though.  Enjoy your ipad and the break.
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Post by: mcmich on July 24, 2013, 08:21:09 am
Glad that you have 4 weeks off Dee but must be disappointing that after 15 years of service it ended that way.
Onward and upward. Hope you are very happy in the new position and thoroughly enjoy the month off.  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on July 24, 2013, 08:45:14 am
Shameful behaviour Deedub but that is the way it seems to go these days.  They don't even give your mates time to give you a send off. Well so be it. Enjoy our iPad and time off.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 24, 2013, 08:57:29 am
I agree with Gert Deebub,shameful behaviour after 15 years of service. :(
We will certainly enjoy extra company on here with your iPad helping out :D
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Post by: deedub on July 24, 2013, 09:04:47 am
The way I see it they must think I'm pretty important - they don't do this to everyone! My boss was just as shocked as I was, he was just following orders. Going to a team lunch tomorrow which was pre-arranged, guess it will be a mini send-off now.
Barely got a look at the iPad yet, kids have commandeered it!
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Post by: Yvette on July 24, 2013, 09:51:16 am
Dee enjoy your time off at least you get paid for everything  :) I start my new job Friday week so my time off is running out  :-[
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Post by: gertbysea on July 24, 2013, 09:53:34 am
Hope you get some flowers like Yvette did Dee.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on July 24, 2013, 12:19:11 pm
Deedub I have heard that happen a few times. Usually it is the more Important people. They just don't want you to influence people and  things and take the company secrets with you. Take it as a compliment.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 24, 2013, 12:53:48 pm
Enjoy your 4 weeks of downtime, deedub :) The iPad is a lot of fun :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 24, 2013, 01:21:47 pm
That's a compliment deedub. Well done!
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Post by: obbie on July 24, 2013, 11:39:51 pm
enjoy your 4 weeks off deedub..
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Post by: Wonder on July 25, 2013, 12:26:45 am
Enjoy the additional leave Deedub and make the most of it.

Unfortunately in a lot of resignations these days there is a need to "walk" the person off immediately and have them on gardening leave. The introduction of everything on computer, and an increasing number of people using their notice to arrange to take company information with them makes it a wise business decision in a lot of cases, and a potential risk to leave with the employee with full access. I rountinely advise leaders to take that course of action even though it sounds harsh. We would normally ensure they have also arranged a farewell lunch etc so they are able to say a proper goodbye. Definitely don't take it as an insult or personally, simply an unfortunate side effect of business these days.
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Post by: mcmich on July 25, 2013, 12:53:08 am
I can understand that this type of sabotage/theft would go on. If an employee was leaving and probably would hazard a guess that they would be walked out and intended taking information with them wouldn't they take it before they put their resignation in.

After 15yrs of loyal service and conducting business with integrity to now cast doubt over my honesty and treat me as a potential thief is insulting.
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Post by: Wonder on July 25, 2013, 03:15:07 am
You would think so Mich but unfortunately it's not always the case. I always assume everyone acts the same as me (with honesty and integrity) unless there is a reason to think otherwise, so don't see it as casting doubt over anyone as long as the same rule applies to all  in certain positions. If I was singled out for this type of treatment I would definitely be insulted. Generally speaking, if you have access to the company computer systems, gardening leave is the norm once you have communicated your intention to resign. The majority of our contracts now even include a clause detailing the circumstances when you would be placed on gardening leave.
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Post by: jo_nz on July 25, 2013, 03:23:09 am
I've de-slimed the front and back path  ;D
And sewn a personalised pencil case for an order. 

Had a lovely slow start this morning.  Me and the kids were all still in our PJs at 10am.
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Post by: judydawn on July 25, 2013, 03:25:54 am
My kind of morning Jo, I get more work done in my pj's/dressing gown than I do once I'm dressed for some reason.
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Post by: obbie on July 25, 2013, 05:02:21 am
I have never heard of a gardening clause before... :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 25, 2013, 05:03:21 am
Helped out at DS14's school canteen this morning. Assembled and packed 60+ meatball subs, whilst thinking I could make the buns and meatballs all using my thermie. Hahaha ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 25, 2013, 06:07:08 am
Trying to get this stupid Internet to work but it may take a couple of days as they need to check the line. Am currently tethered to my mobile, which is hard considering I have an internet based business. Feeling a bit lost without my computer so I should probably cook something.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 25, 2013, 06:17:02 am
Poor CP I wish I could help. I feel your pain.

Gert
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 25, 2013, 06:21:14 am
I have spent the morning fighting with a freight import company. Many years ago my grandmother left me a desk that I used to play at as a child.  I finally got around to having it shipped along with a couple of other family items and a few things that I couldn't get here (a porch swing) The shipment arrived and I engaged a customs clearing agent (recommended by the import company) as soon as I was notified of arrival which was only a few days before the ship arrived because they import agent had a my email address wrong.  

As days tickled by I called the costumes agent and called again today, I was told it should have been cleared by Monday at the latest. This morning they tell me it was cleared yesterday and  they would invoice me shortly so I contacted the import agent who advised me the goods were unpacked on the 19 and my three days to collect them expired yesterday. I  now have a storage bill of $500 if I can collect them tomorrow.  

I explained that they failed ot notify me because they had the incorrect email address, that their customs company only cleared the goods yesterday etc but they weren't interested. Of course if I want to dispute the charge I cna email them and they will take it to the CEO but if it is rejected I will be paying $200+ a day for storage.

I am not happy.  >:(

Sorry just had to vent.  :-))
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 25, 2013, 06:22:15 am
CP I feel for you.  I get annoyed when the internet is slow, not having it at all would be a pain.

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Post by: mcmich on July 25, 2013, 06:45:47 am
DD, that is ridiculous, they fail to notify you and sting you with storage charges???
Perhaps you could pay the $500 and then put your complaint in to the CEO and ask for reimbursement of the $500.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 25, 2013, 07:03:38 am
Den this is not an unusual practice in the freight forwarding/importing and custom agent business. They are well known for it. They  are also know to collude and share the spoils . Rock and a hard place.

And these agents are the first to complain about price fixing with airlines and shipping companies.

Count yourself lucky you had no problems with a consolidated waybill.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on July 25, 2013, 07:31:48 am
Den, put it on reddit or face book, and let the rant go viral.
Did you see the apple rant today by a lady.. :)
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Post by: Emme on July 25, 2013, 07:42:18 am
Just catching up,  Deedub make the most of your time off.   :)

DD sorry to hear of your hassles but as Gert says not unusual with those companies.

CP, can understand your frustration with the internet connection, had troubles myself only the other day. 

Found out today that one of our freezers has gone to a better place and left me with a terrible mess.  Will have to have a big cook up tonight.  Freezer was only 5 years old . Not happy  :(

Marie
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 25, 2013, 07:43:59 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 25, 2013, 06:45:47 am
DD, that is ridiculous, they fail to notify you and sting you with storage charges???
Perhaps you could pay the $500 and then put your complaint in to the CEO and ask for reimbursement of the $500.


I have paid the storage bill and I am going to email them tonight to dispute the charge and ask for a reimbursement. I am not going to hold my breath waiting to receive a refund.  >:(
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Post by: gertbysea on July 25, 2013, 08:03:27 am
Emma that is the pits.

Count yourself lucky you got out that cheaply  Den. Now how you gunna get it delivered?

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 25, 2013, 08:41:04 am
CP did you cook :D :D

What a terrible mess to sort out Marie :P I wonder what you made :D

DD I hope you get somewhere with your complaint and get your money back. :)
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Post by: mcmich on July 25, 2013, 08:52:36 am
5yrs is really ordinary for the life of a freezer Marie. I would be writing to the company with the details of that. I'm sure they would want to know that their product has such a short life. I did that with a dishwasher I had. The baskets rusted out in 2 years and they replaced them free of charge.

DD, hope you get your money back.

DH often tells me stories of the container terminal at Botany. They have to book timeslot to pick-up, if they don't make that time his company is fined $200. Sometimes the timeslot is missed because of the queue of trucks waiting to pick-up containers and the warfies are on meal break. In the mean time the police are booking the trucks queued up waiting for being in a no stopping zone.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 25, 2013, 08:54:57 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on July 25, 2013, 08:41:04 am
CP did you cook :D :D
I was going to convert a recipe but all of a sudden I got tired and one of our dining chairs looked in need of being sat on cos it was in a bit of sun. Before I knew it my head had flipped back and I was in la la land.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 25, 2013, 08:57:39 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on July 25, 2013, 08:54:57 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on July 25, 2013, 08:41:04 am
CP did you cook :D :D
I was going to convert a recipe but all of a sudden I got tired and one of our dining chairs looked in need of being sat on cos it was in a bit of sun. Before I knew it my head had flipped back and I was in la la land.
Good to her you saved the chair from the sun :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 25, 2013, 09:16:03 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 25, 2013, 08:03:27 am
Emma that is the pits.

Count yourself lucky you got out that cheaply  Den. Now how you gunna get it delivered?

Gert

The local removal company has a depot in Perth, they are going to pick it up and store it in their warehouse until they can deliver next week. 
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Post by: gertbysea on July 25, 2013, 09:16:20 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on July 25, 2013, 08:57:39 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on July 25, 2013, 08:54:57 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on July 25, 2013, 08:41:04 am
CP did you cook :D :D
I was going to convert a recipe but all of a sudden I got tired and one of our dining chairs looked in need of being sat on cos it was in a bit of sun. Before I knew it my head had flipped back and I was in la la land.
Good to her you saved the chair from the sun :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

I hope you didn't drop the glass CP!

Gert
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Post by: Katiej on July 25, 2013, 09:26:13 am
Sounds lovely CP.

I hope you can get your money back DD, what a cheek to hold you to ransom like that.

I received the results of my sleep study on Monday and it confirmed what I thought - I have sleep apnoea. Most of the sleep problems are caused by my breathing and my dodgy nose. I saw my ENT specialist today and I'm booked in for surgery on 16th September to (hopefully) have my nose sorted out.  Hope it works so I can get a good nights sleep and say goodbye to the headaches.
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Post by: judydawn on July 25, 2013, 10:54:13 am
Fingers crossed for you Katie, a good night's sleep is very desirable and you won't know yourself if the operation is a success.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 25, 2013, 11:04:20 am
Hopefully only polyps and they "be gone" !

The op is a good one and it works.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on July 25, 2013, 12:19:54 pm
I hope it goes well for you Katie.

Marie what sort of freezer was it that went to heaven?

I have had a very busy day. I sat down with all MIL papers and did the report of every cent in and out for the State Tribunal. It is a real hassle as every cent has to be accounted for. About 5.30 pm I put income and outgoing together with some other figures they need and WHOOPPEE, they balanced perfectly. The first year I was $10,000 Out at first, then last year (3 rd year) I was only a few dollars. 
Now I keep thinking I must have done something wrong for it to be correct first time. I hate having to go back and check pages and pages of figures.

DD I feel for you. We have a friend who imports Vintage cars. Often the have fantastic number plates on them. When they are released to him at least one is missing, if not two. Bonnet emblems go and all sorts of stuff.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 25, 2013, 12:49:36 pm
Hope it goes smoothly Katie.

Cookie, that's not a fun way to spend your day. But it has to be done.

CP, hope u've gotten your Internet link back.

DD, your problem sounds complex. Good luck.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 25, 2013, 01:01:17 pm
Yes all back - changed service providers but weren't told the day that it was going to be changed over so we had no idea why the internet wasn't working. Then had to configure the modem, and now all is honky dory. So glad to be back in cyber space  8)

I just can't believe that people would nick stuff like that cookie, what a cheek  >:( hope its all resolved in a friendly fashion DD and you are not out of pocket
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Post by: obbie on July 26, 2013, 12:19:31 am
fighting with bigpond
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Post by: Jamberie on July 26, 2013, 12:36:21 am
We've been fighting with bigpond/telstra too :-[ so frustrating!
We have no ADSL till 8/8/13, that's 5 weeks since moving into our new home, and working from home makes it kind of stressful! We are relying on our mobiles! It doesn't help that you have to be in the phone for 50 minutes each time and every person you speak to tells me a different thing! Grrrrr!
End of rant.
Good luck Robyn :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 26, 2013, 01:45:12 am
OMG  :-)) in this day and age where we rely so heavily on our computers I feel your frustration.
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Post by: obbie on July 26, 2013, 02:52:01 am
I have to get a new 4G modem, I reported faults 2 weeks ago, and nothing came.
so 10 minutes chatting on live chat, 2 phone calls and 45 minutes later, a new plan, and modem will be here next week.

So i will be quiet on the weekend, and cook more. :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 26, 2013, 05:07:13 am
I detest talking to Virgin, Foxtel and the likes. They make you jump through hoops to reach a human being, and then takes a while to resolve issues. God forbid the call gets disconnected halfway. Hoops and explanations all over again!

Had a pleasant start to the day, despite the wet and gloomy weather. Got the first taste of Pilates this morning - a reformer class. Hoping to strengthen my core muscles to achieve a pain-free back. Or at least less-pain :)
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Post by: Jamberie on July 26, 2013, 05:20:22 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on July 26, 2013, 01:45:12 am
OMG  :-)) in this day and age where we rely so heavily on our computers I feel your frustration.
Luckily I use the forum on my phone and can't be bothered saying more! If I had a keyboard, you would be able to stop me!

I did use the Telstra 24/7 App to "chat" online with a service rep (to buy more data for my phone) , it was a much nicer experience &  will use the service again for sure.
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Post by: deedub on July 26, 2013, 05:26:36 am
Having a relaxing afternoon after running errands this morning. Pastry resting in the fridge to make a quiche so I'm playing on my iPad :). Thinking we might take a short holiday while I've got this time off, somewhere warm! Any suggestions? Leaning towards Palm Cove or Port Douglas, don't know anything about QLD so advice welcome!
Yesterday had lunch with my (now former) team mates, they gave me a card which they'd got the whole account to sign which was lovely, and they paid for my lunch! Got a couple more lunches scheduled over the next week or so, this is the life!
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Post by: obbie on July 26, 2013, 07:10:46 am
DeeDub come visit Gert and Me....

I LOVE palm cove, we have about 9-10 days every year. Port Douglas is good too, we were up there 2 weeks ago.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 26, 2013, 07:59:13 am
I would highly recommend Port Douglas deedub.
We spent 8 days there recently and just loved it. So much to see and do in the area plus a wonderful array of quality restaurants.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 26, 2013, 08:17:00 am
How about a short cruise?
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 26, 2013, 08:31:56 am
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Post by: Emme on July 26, 2013, 08:38:27 am
Katie, all the best for your operation  :-*

Cookie, the freezer was a Fisher & Paykel, upright, frost free.  Found the paperwork today I was wrong it was over 6 years old.  I did not think it was that long since we had bought it. The other one a Westinghouse not frost free has been going almost 11 years. (touch wood)
Am checking that one everyday now  :D ;D

Beautiful photos ES.

Marie
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 26, 2013, 08:38:56 am
Stunning phots ES  :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 26, 2013, 08:40:31 am
Marie, I heard years ago that F & P fridge/freezers weren't that good so have steered away from them since then.  6 years is just not long enough in my opinion.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 26, 2013, 08:45:49 am
My day has just started but I have a sad day ahead.I'm attending a funeral of one of the girls that did the upholstery class with me.She died of Bowel Cancer at the age of 57. So young.
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Post by: Wonder on July 26, 2013, 08:46:34 am
Great photos ES.

6 years isn't  very long for a freezer
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Post by: gertbysea on July 26, 2013, 08:49:15 am
CC sadly we hear of so many people taken by Cancer long before their time.  Hugs.

Gert
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Post by: Katiej on July 26, 2013, 08:49:46 am
Sad news CC.  Yes 57 is way to young.
Take care xx
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Post by: judydawn on July 26, 2013, 09:04:08 am
Thinking of you today CC, your friend was so lucky to have her upholstery friends.  Such a sad time for you all.
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Post by: Emme on July 26, 2013, 09:10:06 am
Sending Hugs CC  :-* :-*

Marie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 26, 2013, 09:14:36 am
Thanks girls. :-*
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Post by: goldfish on July 26, 2013, 09:19:11 am
CC - that is just so sad!  thinking of you . . .. .
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Post by: Brumington on July 26, 2013, 09:26:12 am
Very sad CC. Cancer is truly a horrible disease.
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 26, 2013, 10:38:12 am
Thinking of you CC and sending hugs xox
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 26, 2013, 10:50:24 am
*big hug* CC, very sad

Lovely photos ES, were they taken from an aircraft?
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Post by: cookie1 on July 26, 2013, 12:27:01 pm
CC how very sad.

Marie my freezer that died several weeks ago was the same as yours. I was yelling about it being 9 years old. Yours wasn't even that.
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 26, 2013, 01:46:33 pm
I spent the day driving in the rain to Kondinin and back. Good to see the rain getting out where it is needed. The crops along the way looked to be coming along nicely. Hopefully the farmers will have a decent crop this year.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 26, 2013, 02:29:41 pm
I hope so too. It can be a hard life.
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Post by: maddy on July 26, 2013, 02:40:13 pm
Quote from: Delightful Den on July 26, 2013, 01:46:33 pm
Hopefully the farmers will have a decent crop this year.

I sure hope so too DD  ;)

CC...sorry to read your sad news :(  

This week has been back & forth to doctors with DD...she's had scans yesterday & today, so Hopefully we can find out why's she's been in such pain since Sunday...I'm trying  hard not to worry.

Busy weekend ahead, and somewhere amongst it all, I have to do last years tax return  :-))  the accountant is now harassing me by text message  :P


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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 26, 2013, 03:50:15 pm
Oh dear Maddy,I hope you find out what's wrong with your DD and she feels better soon :-* :-*
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Post by: Emme on July 26, 2013, 10:28:17 pm
Maddy, do hope they can find the problem and your DD is feeling better soon.  Sending hugs  :-*

DD,  also hope things improve dramatically for the farmers this year.

Marie
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Post by: Yvette on July 27, 2013, 12:32:08 am
Maddy hope all goes well and you find out what is wrong  :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 27, 2013, 01:15:21 am
Good luck with DD's test results maddy - of course you would worry, that's what Mums do.  :-* :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on July 27, 2013, 06:23:00 am
Fingers crossed for you and DD Maddy.
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Post by: maddy on July 27, 2013, 07:53:05 am
Quote from: judydawn on July 27, 2013, 01:15:21 am
of course you would worry, that's what Mums do.  :-* :-*

And we do that so well, don't we ;) get some answers Monday hopefully.

Well my friend has just left, and naturally discussed her Birthday cupcakes over a couple glasses of bubbly, triple cream Brie & quince paste.....as you do  ;) oh it's a Saturday    ;D
Cupcake numbers have scaled down from 100 to 60-70....so I am thankful for that !  Chocolate and cookies & cream have been decided, now I have Carte Blanche on the decoration  8) Thankfully she liked my chocolate embellishment ideas of sparkling high heels, rifles, fish, champagne bottles & handbags....they represent her well.....and I already ordered the chocolate moulds  :P Phew she liked it!
She is also doing a candy bar, so will help her set that up...and I will post some photos when it happens.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 27, 2013, 08:23:27 am
Can you make it one more. Sounds like my kind of gal!

The cupcakes will be awesome.

Don't fret too much about DD  until you get  the right info. Whatever it is will have a solution.


Gert
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Post by: judydawn on July 28, 2013, 02:39:34 am
I've vacuumed and washed all the floors and soon will be off to buy chicken and chips then call in to have lunch with my dear Mum before visiting DH.
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Post by: mcmich on July 28, 2013, 03:03:09 am
Have a lovely lunch with your mum Judy and hope Geoff is still doing OK.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 28, 2013, 03:27:18 am
Enjoy your lunch with your mum Judy.

Hope Geoff is doing well  :)
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Post by: Bedlam on July 28, 2013, 06:24:03 am
Hope we will be able to see your photos then Maddy. I miss them. How cheeky of photo bucket to limit the viewing.
Hope you had an enjoyable lunch and visit Judy.
Quiet day here, we'll it would have been quiter if our little one had got out of the right side of his bed!
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Post by: deedub on July 28, 2013, 07:35:42 am
Kids swimming lessons this morning - 9am on a Sunday is just cruel! Just pottering around for the rest of the day. Spent a couple of hours on the Internet looking at accommodation options in Port Douglas - thought I had the perfect place, then read on reviews that its not walking distance to restaurants etc so no good for us. Back to the drawing board - if I can wrest the iPad away from miss 10 that is!
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Post by: jo_nz on July 28, 2013, 07:55:24 am
I did a whole lot of nothing today.  It was my lovely sister's 40th party last night, so we drove up to her place yesterday afternoon, out for dinner and then more celebrations back at her place afterwards.  We crawled into be at about 3.30am!!  Didn't know we still had it in us.  ;) 
We got up about 8am this morning, and her good friend who has a coffee van came around to make us our morning cups  ;D  It was wonderful! 
Then we drove home and straight to MIL & FILs to collect the kids, and they cooked us a lovely roast for lunch :)  So we only got home at about 4pm, and luckily have had not had to worry much about dinner.  Just about to put the kids to bed, and I don't think the parents will be far behind....
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Post by: judydawn on July 28, 2013, 08:14:11 am
Yes Mum always enjoys me popping in at weekends with something to eat - even if I didn't cook it myself which is usually the case these days.  Geoff was good today but told me some very strange stories yesterday  :-))  He takes over my iPad too deedub but if it makes him happy then who am I to complain.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 28, 2013, 12:09:37 pm
Got a bit of baking done today. I made some garlic paste to take away and a few other bits and pieces.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 28, 2013, 01:11:02 pm
Just pulled out a load of washing from the machine and guess who forgot to check pockets for tissues :-)) What a mess >:( Out on the washing line,hopefully the breeze will disperse most of the bits.
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 28, 2013, 01:12:07 pm
DW and I went for a short walk this morning, then watched the football. I also did a lot of cooking and went for a nice bush run with the dog.  :)
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Post by: Katiej on July 28, 2013, 01:12:37 pm
Oh no CC, that's one of life's biggest annoyances.
Hope the wind blows it all off.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 28, 2013, 01:26:57 pm
What a brilliant weekend, Jo. Plus your personal coffee van to the rescue! ;D

CC, that's so annoying :(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 28, 2013, 01:35:50 pm
I agree CC as it happens here too and it's so frustrating. Hope the wind blows it all away for you.
How did the garlic paste turn out cookie? I quite fancy trying that one.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 28, 2013, 09:54:56 pm
I've had a fantastic weekend away. Had a very early morning but it was so, so worth it.
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Post by: Emme on July 28, 2013, 09:58:14 pm
That is so annoying CC

ES Thank you for the beautiful photos, Sydney is such a beautiful place.

Marie
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Post by: obbie on July 28, 2013, 11:05:23 pm
Fantastic weekend, cooking heaps, DS party.. kids every where. :)

Today back at work
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Post by: mab19 on July 29, 2013, 12:59:53 am
Hopefully some cooking today.

Visited my girlfriend on Saturday to celebrate her birthday. :)

Spent Sunday with DS no.1 and family on Sunday. :)

It was nice to get away from some lifes problems that are happening at the moment. :(
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Post by: judydawn on July 29, 2013, 02:00:43 am
Belated happy birthday to DS Robyn.

Hope things improve soon Margaret, the weekend sounded just what you needed.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 29, 2013, 02:08:53 am
Beautiful photo, ES :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 29, 2013, 02:09:38 am
Happy birthday to your DS, Obbie.
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Post by: Brumington on July 29, 2013, 04:09:54 am
Happy birthday to your DS Obbie.
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Post by: obbie on July 29, 2013, 04:15:32 am
thank you, he had fun, now planning DD birthday party :)
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Post by: Brumington on July 29, 2013, 04:24:44 am
Quote from: obbie on July 29, 2013, 04:15:32 am
thank you, he had fun, now planning DD birthday party :)

How long have you got?
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Post by: obbie on July 29, 2013, 04:39:13 am
10 Days, I have 2 8 year olds at the moment, then my DD is 9 on 11 aug. :)
she wants a high tea party...
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Post by: Brumington on July 29, 2013, 04:44:49 am
Wow Obbie, busy times. Our little family has birthdays in Oct then we have Christmas then three birthdays in 4 weeks in Jan and Feb. By the end of it I'm sick to death of cake! I'm sure you feel the same with birthdays so close together.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 29, 2013, 05:25:34 am
Gosh Obbie they are close in age, bet they kept you on your toes in the early day.
Happy birthday to DS.
High tea sounds like fun.
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 29, 2013, 06:44:48 am
Quote from: obbie on July 29, 2013, 04:39:13 am
10 Days, I have 2 8 year olds at the moment, then my DD is 9 on 11 aug. :)
she wants a high tea party...
Great idea for the high tea Lily's was beautifully perfect and highly recommend one for any little (or big) girls party

cooking,  cleaning and general Monday stuff trying to organise everything for our holiday. 22 days to go getting anxious now I'm not a very good traveller, don't generally enjoy being away from home ::)
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Post by: mcmich on July 29, 2013, 06:56:54 am
Saw the accountant today and our tax return has been lodged. I'm so happy that we have 2012-2013 tax return in so early it's only the end of July.  :o  Last years paperwork is now filed in storage for the next 7yrs and I feel so organised.  ;D
I've cleaned out the filing system and 4 of the 6 drawers in the desk. The other 2 are DH's job for tomorrow.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 29, 2013, 07:00:00 am
Mcmich you have certainly been clearing, cleaning , downsizing and sorting . Makes ya feel good eh?

Gert
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 29, 2013, 07:37:29 am
I am retyping a report I wrote last week but lost due to a software upgrade.  >:(
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Post by: mcmich on July 29, 2013, 07:43:36 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 29, 2013, 07:00:00 am
Mcmich you have certainly been clearing, cleaning , downsizing and sorting . Makes ya feel good eh?

Gert

It does Gert. I think I have hoarders in reverse - would that be minimalist  ???  ;D
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Post by: astarra on July 29, 2013, 07:49:36 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on July 29, 2013, 07:37:29 am
I am retyping a report I wrote last week but lost due to a software upgrade.  >:(

Oh Crap.  :-\  That must be annoying - to say the least.  >:(
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 29, 2013, 09:04:46 am
It is Astarra but It is my fault I knew the upgrade was happening and I should have saved a copy else where.  :P
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Post by: cookie1 on July 29, 2013, 10:00:30 am
MF the garlic paste is lovely. I can take that interstate and use it as quarantine won't let me take fresh garlic.

I did a very important thing today, I changed the seal on my lid. It has needed it for many months. No leakages anywhere now.
Also did the ironing, made trail mix to take away, packed some bread mix to take away so DH can make his super bread discs. Did the Granuesli, some housework. To put it bluntly I am b......, or exhausted. Need my sleep tonight.
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Post by: Emme on July 29, 2013, 11:36:51 am
Obbie, glad you DS had a great birthday.  :)

Mcmich, you are certainly well organised. I wish I was  ???

Cookie, the garlic paste sounds great,  hope you can get a good nights sleep tonight

Marie
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Post by: obbie on July 30, 2013, 12:24:17 am
Thanks Marie, I need a new seal for my lid too.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 30, 2013, 12:53:20 am
Nothing yet. I've only been up for an hour. DH has taken the car in for its first service and I have to pick him up, and then we will deliver MIL paperwork to the Public Trustee. Then back to getting things done in preparation.
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Post by: jo_nz on July 30, 2013, 01:07:39 am
Lots of paperwork - trying to catch up after not getting much of anything done for the last 2 weeks (school holidays). 
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Post by: deedub on July 30, 2013, 02:24:49 am
A day in the city today - just bought some boots to replace my much loved pair which are about to fall apart. Waiting for my optometrist appt. right now, then lunch with a couple of former colleagues, expecting a good gossip session! Then maybe more shopping if I get time before picking up kids.
Booked our holiday yesterday - decided on palm cove in the end, a little cheaper than port Douglas.
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Post by: obbie on July 30, 2013, 02:34:09 am
Oooh where are you staying in Palm Cove
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Post by: obbie on July 30, 2013, 02:39:22 am
you can visit Gert and me... :) :) :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 30, 2013, 04:46:05 am
Had a dental appointment this morning and picked up a free copy of a nice little recipe book for kids.  It's worth having so here's the link for your free copy of Kids Good Health Recipe Book from Dairy Australia. I've ordered one for you CC so hopefully it will be here soon.

http://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/Standard-Items/Hidden-items/Free-Kids-Recipe-Book-Order-form.aspx
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Post by: Brumington on July 30, 2013, 05:11:01 am
Quote from: judydawn on July 30, 2013, 04:46:05 am
Had a dental appointment this morning and picked up a free copy of a nice little recipe book for kids.  It's worth having so here's the link for your free copy of Kids Good Health Recipe Book from Dairy Australia. I've ordered one for you CC so hopefully it will be here soon.

http://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/Standard-Items/Hidden-items/Free-Kids-Recipe-Book-Order-form.aspx

Thanks JD. I've ordered my copy.
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Post by: goldfish on July 30, 2013, 05:13:51 am
Many thanks, Judy - me too!! :-* :-*
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Post by: obbie on July 30, 2013, 05:17:38 am
me too, Thanks.
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Post by: Nikkit on July 30, 2013, 06:21:09 am
Trying to keep one very cheeky spotty horse out of my rose garden.
Cleaning the camper trailer that hubby used on the weekend when it was very wet and muddy.
Making some seriously hot chilli sauce - which has removed all my nostril hairs  :o . Not too sure what I am going to do with it now. One drop and it's like a nuclear explosion in my mouth, I think my taste buds have gone the same place my nostril hairs went...  :'( I do hope they will return.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 30, 2013, 08:29:08 am
Quote from: judydawn on July 30, 2013, 04:46:05 am
Had a dental appointment this morning and picked up a free copy of a nice little recipe book for kids.  It's worth having so here's the link for your free copy of Kids Good Health Recipe Book from Dairy Australia. I've ordered one for you CC so hopefully it will be here soon.

http://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/Standard-Items/Hidden-items/Free-Kids-Recipe-Book-Order-form.aspx
You are a star :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: astarra on July 30, 2013, 09:17:39 am
Miss6 brought one of those cookbooks home from school last year!  :D
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Post by: judydawn on July 30, 2013, 09:44:24 am
I've just made some Cheesy Pumpkin Pockets from the booklet I mentioned - yum!

Have you made anything from it astarra, there are lots of things I would do.
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Post by: deedub on July 30, 2013, 10:14:11 am
Quote from: obbie on July 30, 2013, 02:34:09 am
Oooh where are you staying in Palm Cove

Palm Cove tropic apartments - hope its ok, the pool looked nice 😀. Not much available in our price range - got good reviews on tripadvisor. What did we do before the Internet? I won't have a car Robyn but we might have a couple of hours in cairns before our flight leaves.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 30, 2013, 12:33:03 pm
Nikkit I do so love your posts especially about spotty horse. I know I will always have a good laugh.
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 30, 2013, 01:16:47 pm
A day at the zoo with DS6's prep class. Exhausted. Boy, don't know how those teachers cope day after day.
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Post by: Debbiebillg on July 30, 2013, 03:07:13 pm
Kimmy, I have a friend who home schooled her kids, it's trips like that that remind me there's no way I could homeschool my kids. I enjoy the break while they're at school lol.
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Post by: Nikkit on July 30, 2013, 11:28:30 pm
Cookie - he doesn't always make me laugh I can tell you! I have shed many many rivers of tears over this horse!
When he is in the rose garden he looks at me as if to say "what on earth is your problem, I am weeding" Which would be all fine and good if he did actually weed, but he just nips the tops off, tromps all over the roses, tangles up the retic and can't figure out how to go out the same way he went in! My rose garden is on 2 levels about 1/2 a metre or so up from the lawn and 2nd level is higher again, so he has to step up into the garden. He does not step down - pounces like Peppe le Pew!
Must admit it is kinda funny when he thinks I can't see him in the garden. My roses are pruned, he is rather large and spotty - and not green, so yes I can see him!
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Post by: judydawn on July 31, 2013, 12:40:00 am
Your stories do make us laugh though Nikkit, life is never dull at your place and you tell a great story  ;D
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Post by: maddy on July 31, 2013, 01:47:28 am
After blood tests, scans & 5 doctor visits....they believe DD has internal spasms....relieved it wasn't something more serious.
She had a reaction to original tablets, so now onto new ones.  Will have to see if this works to stop her pain, and hope it's not just a bandaid  :-\
As we headed out to Docs yesterday, the primary school rang to say DS had injured his shoulder....it always pours, doesn't it   :-X

I had chocolate moulds turn up yesterday, so I better get a move on making & decorating.....this party is in 10 days  :o :o.....there's so much going on ATM, I need a clone  :P
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Post by: Wonder on July 31, 2013, 01:54:36 am
That sounds like good news Maddy, hopefully the new medication will relieve the symptoms and as you say not just a bandaid. Also hope the injury to DS is only minor.
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Post by: maddy on July 31, 2013, 01:58:39 am
he's fine wonder, just bruising....but you know boys....they think every injury is worse than what anyone has ever had  :P
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Post by: cookie1 on July 31, 2013, 02:09:04 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on July 30, 2013, 01:16:47 pm
A day at the zoo with DS6's prep class. Exhausted. Boy, don't know how those teachers cope day after day.


I always came home from those feeling as if I had run a marathon.
One outing to the zoo was very "exciting". I had allocated a small group of 4 children to a student teaching and a lady who was doing work experience with us. I figured they could manage 4 between them. All lovely children. At lunch time I nearly had a heart attack when the children were telling everyone how much fun it was when one of them fell into the elephant enclosure! Then to follow that up another had leaned over too much at the croc area and had toppled over. Thank goodness the croc was well fed and it was winter.
Needless to say the two 'carers' and the children were in my group after that. I earned my $$$ that day.

Nikkit spotty horse does sound sweet but I can imagine how you feel when he prunes the roses. I know I used to get cross when the sheep got into my Vegie patch and manures it as they demolished it.
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Post by: Nikkit on July 31, 2013, 02:37:18 am
Maddy hope your 2 are on the mend.

Judy I reckon I could nearly write a book on this horse. Some days he is not the smartest crayon in the pack, but then on other days he is one step ahead of me the whole way, and I am struggling to stay with him!
But he is not nasty or mean, so he'll be with me til one of us falls out of our rocking chair. (Just quietly hoping that both of them keep rocking for a few more years yet!!)

He has to smell my breath every morning :o (yes weird but true! Horses bond by breathing into each others nostrils. I bonded with him like this when I first got him and it is something we do every morning)  This morning I got extra kisses from him as I'd had eggs and avocado for breakky. The mornings I have struggled to get up there with a hang over - he avoids me like the plague!

I sound like a right weirdo don't I???!!!  :P :-[

Oh - Judy remind me later... I have a story to tell about working sheep, but it is long-ish and I have a coffee date to get to. I think you'll get a giggle out of it.  ;D
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Post by: jo_nz on July 31, 2013, 02:57:14 am
Quote from: maddy on July 31, 2013, 01:58:39 am
he's fine wonder, just bruising....but you know boys....they think every injury is worse than what anyone has ever had  :P

Do they ever - DD managed to scratch DHs eye last night, and while it's not good, he was talking like he'll never be able to see again!  He's got some cream now and a followup tomorrow, and been told he'll live.  ;)

I'm in the office today - on the upside, the eye-scratch means DH is home now.  DD has been dropped back home by her Nana, and I get to stay at work.  Yippee...  :-))
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Post by: obbie on July 31, 2013, 03:31:51 am
we just helped a friend move house, hope this settle for her.
 :)
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Post by: Bedlam on July 31, 2013, 07:06:11 am
That sounds good news Maddy, nice to have something not sinister to work with and a relief for you.
My DD(now 22) has always had puzzling problems ( heart palpitations amongst other things) that no one can put a name or reason to. Huge concern but have to make light of it not to worry her.
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Post by: Wonder on July 31, 2013, 07:35:51 am
lol Maddy, that's exactly what I was thinking but I thought I shouldn't write as maybe it's only my DS (13) that is shocking with any minor injury or illness. We've even taken him to the ER once in the middle of the night because he was sure he was dying (of a cold!) and we knew we woudn't get any sleep for a second night. I felt bad about doing it, but it's the only way he would calm down and get back to bed and fortunately the hospital is only a few minutes away and at three in the morning their ER was fortunately pretty empty!
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Post by: deedub on July 31, 2013, 07:54:26 am
Coffee with girlfriends this morning, then one of them insisted on taking me to a boutique her friend has recently opened. So commenced phase 2 of Operation New Work Wardrobe! Think I'd better stay home for the rest of my leave, the credit card won't take much more!
Went through my wardrobe at home, ditched 2 big bags of clothes and took them to the salvo's along with 3 bags of kids clothes I had hanging around.
Off to pick up DD from netball training, then back to school at 6 for kids piano lesson, then rush home to give kids dinner before babysitter arrives - I'm out for dinner tonight yahoo!
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Post by: mcmich on July 31, 2013, 10:23:21 am
Good for you Dee, have a lovely evening out.  :D
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Post by: obbie on July 31, 2013, 11:19:43 pm
Dee that sounds fun shopping. :)
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Post by: obbie on July 31, 2013, 11:33:10 pm
This afternoon I have to take my DH for a stress tests to cairns, Hope its all good news at the cardiologists. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 01, 2013, 08:31:22 am
I hope so too Robyn.

We are putting the food etc into the car, and I have plotted the trip and some possible stop overs. They are the tags on the map. Dear Perth is off the map to the left.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/01/ajyqapuh.jpg)
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Post by: gertbysea on August 01, 2013, 08:59:50 am
Wow what a trip. Love it . Green with envy. Need pics all the way wherever possible .

Gert I tiub with Kribbitt on knee.

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Post by: Emme on August 01, 2013, 09:53:14 am
Hope the tests were okay Obbie

Marie
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Post by: Bedlam on August 01, 2013, 01:30:53 pm
Looking forward to the  log and photos cookie, love hearing all your travel adventures.
Had a cuppa with CP today, nice to see you again Thank you.
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Post by: maddy on August 01, 2013, 03:53:32 pm
Shuddering!!!
  2nd night in a row, a fat hairy huntsman has been crawling over a log I've carried in for the fire  (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/fear/t3608.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-fear.php)
I wish them extinction!
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 01, 2013, 08:54:12 pm
Maddy, I had to google for hairy huntsman as I've not heard of them. The info below, an excerpt from http://www.mdavid.com.au/spiders/huntsmanspiders.shtml made me chuckle :D

What do they look like?

Big. Huntsmans are large spiders, growing up to 6 inches (15 cm) across if you include the legs. Many people argue that’s way too many inches for any kind of spider. The biggest ones can also be very hairy and even someone comfortable with spiders can get a bit of a surprise when they encounter one. They are usually brown or grey.

Some people call them Tarantulas, but these spiders are not Tarantulas. I don’t think they’re too worried about political correctness either, so you don’t have to call them Huntspersons.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 01, 2013, 08:56:25 pm
Cookie, how I wish I could tag along with you. My dearest DH will never be that adventurous. He needs his nice bed and pillow ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 01, 2013, 08:57:42 pm
Bedlam, did you get your nicely bound recipes from CP? Glad that you had a lovely catch up :)
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Post by: astarra on August 01, 2013, 10:41:48 pm
Quote from: BeezeeBee on August 01, 2013, 08:54:12 pm
Maddy, I had to google for hairy huntsman as I've not heard of them. The info below, an excerpt from http://www.mdavid.com.au/spiders/huntsmanspiders.shtml made me chuckle :D

What do they look like?

Big. Huntsmans are large spiders, growing up to 6 inches (15 cm) across if you include the legs. Many people argue that’s way too many inches for any kind of spider. The biggest ones can also be very hairy and even someone comfortable with spiders can get a bit of a surprise when they encounter one. They are usually brown or grey.

Some people call them Tarantulas, but these spiders are not Tarantulas. I don’t think they’re too worried about political correctness either, so you don’t have to call them Huntspersons.

LOL!  :D
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Post by: Nikkit on August 01, 2013, 11:04:38 pm
Cookie - awesome trip you have planned there. Not too sure how far you travel in a day, but there's a great camp site on the left (heading east) about half way between Southern Cross and Kal called Karalee (sp) Rocks. It's about 3k's in off the road, big rock, dam and plenty of shade. We always try to stop there when we are out that way.

Hairy Huntsman....conjured up all sorts of images then Maddy, and Bee - bet you got some interesting images from Google-ing!
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Post by: djinni373 on August 01, 2013, 11:14:45 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 01, 2013, 08:59:50 am
Wow what a trip. Love it . Green with envy. Need pics all the way wherever possible .
My thoughts exactly Gert  ;D Happy, safe travels Cookie
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Post by: gertbysea on August 01, 2013, 11:50:05 pm
Awwww.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/02/y5ugaqe8.jpg)
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Post by: goldfish on August 02, 2013, 12:13:22 am
We had one in the house some time ago.. We called him/it Fred.  Fred seemed to live an awfully long time until it occurred to us that maybe, just maybe, we had offspring ;D

I really don't mind them as long as they behave themselves... and they keep other little things at bay.  This little guy came to visit one evening when I was on the computer ....(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/02/u7yte7a8.jpg)
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Post by: jeninwa on August 02, 2013, 12:22:25 am
You all talking about Hairy huntsman reminds of when youngest DS was about 6 swinging on the woodshed door and a big hairy huntsman jumped on his face, luckily DH was with him and very calmly removed the said spider, I one the other hand had nightmares for weeks. Didn't seem to faze DS.
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Post by: judydawn on August 02, 2013, 01:10:18 am
The house is not big enough for me and a huntsman or any spider, no matter how small. In the past I have paid a neighbour's son  to kill them for me, rang neighbours to come over and do the job when we moved from there and I'm really lucky we rarely have one in the house these days.  I have no qualms with squashing redbacks in the garage but big, furry spiders - ah ah, not for me.  I have memories as a child when my Dad would put plastic spiders in my mashed potato and you don't do that to a kid who is terrified of spiders.  I'm a big girl now so, even though I have to kill any I see, at least now I can do it myself. 
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Post by: mcmich on August 02, 2013, 05:39:50 am
Successfully off loaded a computer table and entertainment unit on gumtree.  ;D
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Post by: obbie on August 02, 2013, 06:10:42 am
Great selling Michelle :)
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Post by: deedub on August 02, 2013, 07:35:59 am
Cold wet day today, so mostly stayed home and did some cooking and admin stuff. Can't pay any bills though - stupid bank's Internet banking not working, tried on iPhone, iPad, laptop, not available since last night! Funny thing is that my (now former) employers run this particular banks' IT systems - maybe they've locked me out lol. I'm sure the credit card balance will give me a nasty shock when I do get a look at it!
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 02, 2013, 08:57:51 am
Great spider stories GF, Jen and Judy :)

Started the day with Pilates. Instructor went up one notch in difficulty level as it was our 2nd class. Quite sore now.

Drove to Spearwood to catch DS11 and the school soccer team compete for Glory Cup after my class. He warned me not to shout out his name ;D

At the pool now. Waiting for DS8 to finish swimming lesson.

Wishing for a nap.
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Post by: goldfish on August 02, 2013, 09:40:04 am
BZB... Know the feeling!!! Lol... My 2 are all grown up now ... But I do remember those days!!!
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Post by: KarenH on August 02, 2013, 10:48:56 am
Finally - the end of a very long a busy week!  Today I was lucky enough to be able to duck out of work for an hour to have lunch with Judy, KatieJ, Trudy and EmeraldSue.  We had a lovely pub lunch in Adelaide, with lots of chatting!  After lunch, the others went on for coffee and macaroons and browsing in a bookshop dedicated to cookbooks  :-)) :-))  I had to go back to work - lucky for the wallet I think!  Now I wonder who is going to post their purchases on the shopping thread  ;) ;)
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Post by: Emme on August 02, 2013, 11:28:27 am
Sounds like a wonderful day Karen.  What a wonderful way to spend your lunch break.

Marie
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 02, 2013, 11:30:59 am
I am not coming on here again if you keep posting scary spider pictures :(
Still recovering from Mandi's not so little framing job.
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 02, 2013, 11:35:14 am
I don't do spiders either actually I don't do nature of any kind ::) I remember waking ds up once to catch a legless lizard that was in our house one night when dh wasn't home he was only about 8 at the time ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 02, 2013, 11:55:23 am
It was a lovely day Karen, thanks for organising it.  The bookshop/coffee shop was interesting too and I bought Easy Kids' Party Food to pop into my DD's goody bag.  Just finished going through it, it's a little beauty.  Thanks girls, enjoyed my day before going back to see Geoff who was not doing well today unfortunately.
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Post by: Katiej on August 02, 2013, 11:59:53 am
It was a lovely day and nice to catch up with everyone.
Surprisingly I have nothing to post on the shopping thread, as I managed to keep my wallet in my bag and didn't buy a cookbook.

Hope Geoff is feeling better tomorrow Judy.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 02, 2013, 12:22:19 pm
Just I hope Geoff is feeling more himself tomorrow. I can imagine your lunch would have been lovely.

Nikkit thanks for the camp spot, I will check it out in my Camps 6 book. We have chosen one called Koorarawalyee or something similar. But it would be easy to change.

I spent today packing and cooking. I am surprised that my allocated space for clothes is nowhere near full.
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Post by: Nikkit on August 03, 2013, 12:56:30 am
Cookie1 - "our" camp spot is very close to that one, but I'm looking in our Camps 5 and it is not mentioned in it. I'll double check with hubby tomorrow night when he gets home, but I think it is 50km east of Southern Cross, so pretty close to the one you have marked.
Looking at another map I have, Karalee Rocks are 19km east of Yellowdine. I can remember it not being very well signposted a couple of years ago. You drive in about 3km and turn left and about 1 km is the rock. dam, catchment etc. It has very interesting walks and signs that tell you history of how and why the dam was made in the goldrush era.

Oh, just re-read my camps 5 and on mine it says Karalee Rock is number 323. 52km east of Southern Cross.
Helps when you read it properly huh!? :-[
And if you haven't filled your spot, then it leaves room to bring goodies home!

Judy, hope Geoff is feeling better today.
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Post by: Bedlam on August 03, 2013, 02:21:49 am
Sounds a lovely lunch girls,
Hope you have found Geoff much better today Judy. So much happening for you at the moment be nice if Geoff stays well. X
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Post by: Frozzie on August 03, 2013, 03:25:17 am
Just caught up on this thread.. Cc sorry to hear abut your class friend.. Always terrible losing someone to cancer and so young

Maddy so glad the problem with your dd wasnt serious and hope the new meds are working.. Good luck with the cupcakes and look forward to seeing your delish looking morcels....

Es glad you enjoyed your trip :)

Cookie wow you like to get around 😉
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Post by: Wonder on August 03, 2013, 06:24:13 am
an interesting 24 hours for us. DD had a group of friends over for a spa last night so not to be outdone DS managed to get a new friend over at short notice. Dinner went from just DH and myself to dinner for 8! After dinner DS and his friend were playing soccer with a small ball and apparently as DS was kicking he some how stubbed his toe, because he has such a low pain threshold we thought his carry on was just an over reaction but after a few hours in the emergency department he has a broken large toe near the growth plate so they have got him in a moon boot until we see the orthopeadic on Thursday. He's thinking it's all a bit of fun at the moment, but this probably means he will miss try out for representative and school basketball so we are waiting for the realisation to hit him. He can't normally can't sit still for more than a few minutes so if he has the moon boot or a cast for a couple of weeks and can't play sport, I think he will become unbearable.
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Post by: mcmich on August 03, 2013, 06:41:13 am
Hope that heals quickly Wonder. Know all about very active boys and excess energy.  :-\

DH and I walked the old train track from Toronto Station (that is now a museum) to Fassifern Station and back. A good hour and a half at a quick pace. Lovely walk.
That was before we called into the supermarket to get the double cream to go with dessert tonight.   :-))
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Post by: Frozzie on August 03, 2013, 06:42:20 am
Oh no wonder.. :(
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Post by: judydawn on August 03, 2013, 06:45:04 am
Poor kid, got to feel sorry for him.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 03, 2013, 07:00:32 am
Oh no, Wonder! Your poor boy. Toes create a lot of pain...considering they are such small things :(
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Post by: jeninwa on August 03, 2013, 08:12:27 am
Ouch poor kid, broken toes are so painful.
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Post by: Katiej on August 03, 2013, 08:16:56 am
Wonder your poor DS. Toes may be little but they certainly can be painful.
Hope he has a fast recovery.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 03, 2013, 08:44:37 am
Thanks Nikkit. We may swap our plans. See how the run goes tomorrow.

Ow Wonder. DD is a mad AFL follower and the only time she has ever left a match early was when she had broken her toe in the rush to leave on time. It was giving her so much grief at the game that she left at half time.  :-\
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Post by: courton on August 03, 2013, 10:09:53 am
I broke my toe when I kicked a guy's foot (he was sitting with his legs stretched out)! I broke it when I was a teenager and interestingly we still talk to each other even though our lives have gone in different directions.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 03, 2013, 10:15:29 am
I hope your DS's toe mends quickly Wonder. :)
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Post by: Emme on August 03, 2013, 09:50:26 pm
Broken toes are painful Wonder, hope DS's heals quickly


Marie
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Post by: mab19 on August 04, 2013, 12:27:03 am
Wonder, I hope your DS recovers quickly.
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Post by: obbie on August 04, 2013, 12:42:11 am
Hope he is ok wonder
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Post by: JenJan on August 04, 2013, 05:12:42 am
Obbie...I hope your DH is ok.
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Post by: obbie on August 04, 2013, 11:17:58 pm
Thanks JenJan, he is on light duties, so that means at work with me a fair bit.

DD is here today with headaches, sore throat, sore neck.
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Post by: Wonder on August 05, 2013, 12:21:30 am
Thanks for the well wishes everyone, the novelty has started to wear off and he was a nightmare last night - we were all happy when he finally went to bed. Hoping when we go to the orthopeadic on Thursday it will be only a minor break and no complications.

Obbie, hope your DH is OK and he is a better patient than my DS  ;D
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Post by: Emme on August 05, 2013, 12:25:53 am
Just about to head out to the doctors, been having dizzy spells  :-))

Obbie, hoping DH takes care of himself and DD gets better soon.  Take care

Marie
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Post by: judydawn on August 05, 2013, 12:40:43 am
Sending best wishes to all who are not feeling the best or have other problems  :-* :-*
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Post by: Bedlam on August 05, 2013, 01:33:34 am
Yes Judy, me too. Get well everyone.
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Post by: obbie on August 05, 2013, 02:14:31 am
Thanks for the well wishes. :D
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Post by: deedub on August 05, 2013, 05:18:20 am
Me three, hope everyone is feeling better soon.
Curriculum day today, so kids have day off school. Took them shopping for new bathers & thongs for our trip, kept bumping into their school friends at the shopping centre! DD has a friend coming over later, meantime I will rope them in to doing a clear out of their bookshelves, after I've had my forum fix.
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 05, 2013, 10:51:33 am
Hoping everyone is feeling better soon.
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Post by: Bedlam on August 05, 2013, 02:31:37 pm
Had a big cook up today. Made the vanilla slice no cream, kimmy's carrot cake and JD's white choc and coffee biscuits.
Don't think bad of me BZB, tomorrow we have all our employees coming for a
 senior first aid course ( there is only 10 of us). So that is for morning nod afternoon tea.
Took dfs to Chipmunks for the morning, couldn't have achieved all that without Thermie
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Post by: Yvette on August 05, 2013, 10:05:15 pm
Oh dear sounds like a few health problems ATM hope everyone gets better soon xx
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Post by: obbie on August 05, 2013, 11:56:20 pm
my DH is feeling a bit better on medication, see what happens next week with the doc
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Post by: jo_nz on August 06, 2013, 12:36:35 am
Denise, that sounds great for morning/afternoon tea. 

I'm just working in the office while the kids are at school/kindy. 
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 06, 2013, 02:32:52 am
Sounds yummy, Bedlam :)

How's the first aid course? Would love to attend one, one of these days.
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Post by: snappy on August 06, 2013, 04:33:46 am
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How's the first aid course? Would love to attend one, one of these days.

Definitely find the time to do one BZB.  You never know when you might need it - my elderly neighbor slipped on her front porch and broke her hip and we had a car accident out the front of our house so I've used it a few times.
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Post by: obbie on August 06, 2013, 07:39:58 am
yes, I did one 15 years ago :)
can be very handy
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Post by: judydawn on August 06, 2013, 08:28:14 am
Don't you have to do a refresher course every so often Robyn, they're always changing the rules with CPR from what I've been told.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 06, 2013, 08:41:43 am
I did my first aid course when I was a girl guide in my teenage days, too many moons ago. I'm sure lots of rules had changed.
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Post by: jeninwa on August 06, 2013, 09:48:28 am
I strongly recommend that you do a first aide course, especially if you have children, I have to renew mine every three years, as part of my job. It's come in handy quite a few time.
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Post by: Bedlam on August 06, 2013, 10:02:14 am
The course went very well. I used to work at an aquatic centre. We get the first aid trainer from there to come to our house. This way we can make emphasis on the most relevant topics. Our guys work in remote locations in the bush. The Carrott cake ( i make one very big loaf) almost all gone, vanilla slice gone and 1/2 of the biccies gone, with one request for the recipe. 2 breathes and 30 compressions now, it seems everything has been simplified. Which is good i think. I really like the down to earth attitude of the trainer we use.
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Post by: obbie on August 06, 2013, 11:33:02 pm
Judy I did mine as part of my diploma for massage, if I was massaging full time, I would have to do a refresher  every 3 years.
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Post by: judydawn on August 07, 2013, 12:37:55 am
Well today I have the gardener doing jobs I just haven't had time for.  He arrived at 7.30 and had done 3/4 of the front before I even woke up  :-))  As CC and I are having manicures as part of our girls' pamper day next Wednesday, there's no way I was going to risk breaking my newly grown nails.  I have an eye specialist appointment later this morning.
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Post by: maddy on August 07, 2013, 02:10:27 am
enjoy the pampering you two  8)

well I spent the Sunday in a winery with a group of girls....not an unfortunate experience  :P

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/7d1c881ba96ddfc3bd1f6bc109b12f01.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/c6cfe743e647d4e4c68e23b0e2d81577.jpg)

Food was beautiful, and the wine  :-* :-*  :-* .....although Monday was a much worse experience  :-X  never learn!!....we probably didn't need to head to the local after it   :P

Lots of chocolate making & painting to do, fondant flowers to make, (tax return & late bas still to do  :-))) *sigh*

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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 07, 2013, 02:10:52 am
*sigh* sounds like the lifestyle of the rich and famous  :D
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Post by: maddy on August 07, 2013, 02:19:49 am
I wish  :P
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Post by: obbie on August 07, 2013, 02:32:14 am
to be rich and famous.... please ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 07, 2013, 04:35:50 am
I don't want to be either girls, just to be healthy, have good friends and enough money to enjoy a simple life suits me.
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Post by: obbie on August 07, 2013, 04:46:25 am
no famous, just enough to shop :)
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Post by: Bedlam on August 07, 2013, 06:23:59 am
Im with you Judy, happy with where i am.
Pamper day sounds perfect, i wouldnt risk breaking my nails either. Everytime i think i will have a manicure they sll snap off.

Maddy, its a hard life!
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Post by: mab19 on August 07, 2013, 07:58:15 am
It must be the time for pampering Judy. :)  I used my birthday gift voucher today for a facial and massage.  I've never had a facial before, I enjoyed it but think I would rather have the massage. 
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Post by: deedub on August 07, 2013, 08:28:15 am
Which winery was it maddy? Looks lovely.
Blood test first thing this morning, then late breakfast & much needed coffee with friends (had to fast for blood test). Ran some errands, gradually ticking off my list of "to-do's" while on garden leave. Had to pop in to hairdressers, I was a bit early and there's a shoe shop next door so.... you can guess how that story ends! Also picked up some new sunglasses from an outlet down the street from my place, hopefully I won't scratch or break these ones 😒
Taking kids to piano lesson soon.
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Post by: judydawn on August 07, 2013, 09:16:56 am
I love massages Margaret (as long as they are done by women) but I guess a back massage is more beneficial.  I just love head massages when having my hair done, some give a good one others just a fleeting tease which leaves you wanting more.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 07, 2013, 12:13:15 pm
I love massages. Apart from head ones at the hairdresser I haven't had one for ages.
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Post by: obbie on August 07, 2013, 11:35:03 pm
I love massages too, hard to massage myself though.... ;D
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Post by: astarra on August 08, 2013, 10:02:30 pm
My DH gives me the best massages!  :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: obbie on August 09, 2013, 03:39:02 am
Just had a blackout here at work.
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Post by: judydawn on August 09, 2013, 03:52:26 am
Sorting out clothes to take to Chookies  ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 09, 2013, 04:18:39 am
sitting at the school of instrumental music getting a trumpet repaired ::)
rainy wet and windy here today, not long till Singapore ;D;D;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 09, 2013, 04:22:00 am
Been to school assembly and then grocery shopping.
Yes Suzanne been a horrible few days weather wise here.
When are you off to Singapore? Exciting  ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 09, 2013, 04:23:01 am
a week on Monday mf getting a little anxious now I'm not much of a traveller but the kids are very excited ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 09, 2013, 04:40:41 am
Try not to be anxious as you will have a great time once you get there.
Is it the flying or just being away from home that makes you anxious?
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 09, 2013, 04:48:37 am
Suzanne, I've been to SIM to get trumpet fixed before as well. The old man is such a sweetie.he didn't want to take any payment cos he couldn't figure out the problem. I had to literally force some money on to him :)

Singapore is lots of fun! Don't miss the Battlestar Galactica rides. I loved the Human ride, but could only do the Cylon ONCE. And that was it! Transformer is not to be missed. And the Mummy. Ooh...wish I was going too.... :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 09, 2013, 06:54:01 am
The being away from home is what does it MF, such a home body I am  :-))

BZB good job I like rides then  :D :D DH isn't a fan and nor is DS 12 but DS8 said to me last night he will be my ride buddy  ;D plus the DH of the other family we are going with enjoys rides too so that's good, really looking forward to the food the most,
Yes they are lovely at SIM the mouth piece was jammed after DS dropped it in music class last week so only had to wait about 45minutes for them to unjam it  :-))
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 09, 2013, 06:59:33 am
I understand what you mean Suzanne as one of my brothers is the same.
You will love it when you get there and loads of great food places.
Universal studios is fun and you will have a great time there.
Shopping? A paradise!!!!
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 09, 2013, 07:33:57 am
shopping I can't wait apparently Victoria Secret is right next door to our hotel god help the credit card ::)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 09, 2013, 07:36:47 am
Lucky you being that close to Victoria's Secret,
I was in the one in Ion centre with DD. more than once!!!
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Post by: mcmich on August 09, 2013, 04:15:06 pm
Arrived in Melbourne after circling for a while until the wind died down. Had a lovely taxi driver that almost got us to our motel.
Our room is wonderful. Spent the rest of the day looking around town. Enjoyed dinner at The Casino and DH came out ahead $100 on The Big Wheel, it's the only thing he likes to play as normally pokies etc bore us to tears - DH would like to go back tomorrow night - hope this isn't becoming a problem for him?  :-))

Tomorrow it's off to Victoria Markets - we are able to walk which is a bonus and we would also like to go to the IMAX at the museum and see the dinosaur/ice age thing on, it's 20% off.

I'm enjoying a Southo & Coke and then it's bed time for me.

Hope you all enjoy a wonderful Saturday  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on August 09, 2013, 10:31:21 pm
Michele,  good to see you are having a great time and are in holiday mode.  Glad the accom. Is good,  it certainly is in an excellent spot to visit the market.
We are taking CC to the Farmers Market at Kyneton this morning.  Then home to set up tables,  do veggies and generally get ready for Sunday.  Better get going.  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 10, 2013, 02:24:23 am
A busy day for you and CC  Chookie  but it will be a lot of fun.  :D

Glad you are enjoying Melbourne Michele it's a great city.  :D
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Post by: goldfish on August 10, 2013, 02:27:54 am
Glad to see you and DH having such a good time Mich!  Really missed you on Wednesday - I know you'll have a great time tomorrow - one of the best!! ;D
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Post by: Wonder on August 10, 2013, 04:44:08 am
Mich great to see you made it and having a great time, the weather today is pretty good for walking although im sure it was cold in the market.

I've spent the morning finding ideas for a diamond ring I'm having made with some diamonds I've collected over the years and going over them with a wonderful jeweller, I'm not much of a jewellery person  so finding it quite daunting. I'll have to wait a few weeks for them to get back to me with a quote and confirm what we discussed can be done, but excited that after having the oldest of the diamonds for approx 17 years that they will finally see the light of day.
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Post by: judydawn on August 10, 2013, 05:00:38 am
I took Mum out for lunch today, dropped a load of boxes etc off to Katie for the retreat and am now visiting Geoff for the last time before we fly out in the morning.  I couldn't believe fog was still hanging around the sea front at 1.30 p.m.!  It had better not happen tomorrow.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 10, 2013, 05:03:43 am
Sounds fabulous Wonder and I can imagine how daunting it must be. Hopefully it will be perfect  :)

I am guessing one of those boxes was mine Judy? Thank you so much and thanks to Katie too.
Hope Geoff is improving and that nothing will stop you from getting to Melbourne tomorrow.
I wish I was going too as it will be a fabulous day.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 10, 2013, 05:11:46 am
And one of those boxes is mine so thank you both for hauling and schlepping for the lazy ones.

Had to laugh as DH went down to Sydney yesterday for a DIDHEDIE lunch, stayed overnight and could not get a flight out of Sydney to Cairns. He has manage to get a flight to Brisbane and who knows when He can get a flight out of there. I am having a glass of pink bubbles sitting in the sun reading the Papers ALL BY MYSELF. LOL

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 10, 2013, 05:15:04 am
What a lovely way to spend a Saturday afternoon Gert.
Hope DH makes it home today  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on August 10, 2013, 05:23:07 am
MF I was just thinking he is 84. He started work for QF in 1946 when I was 3 years old. He can figure it out for himself. LOL! I might get another free day!

You are one busy lady MF 4 kids for2 nights and I would be bonkers.  Anyway I am sure you are organised and the trip will be wonderful. DD is happy to be home but has to get back to work to pay the CC for all the fun they had in Positano.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 10, 2013, 05:32:10 am
Wow that's a long time ago but he doesn't look or act like an 83 year old at all. I would never have guessed his age if you hadn't told me.
A very lively entertaining man. My DH really enjoyed his and your company. He was just talking about that last  night actually.

Yes I will be busy and to be honest not what I really need as soon as I get back from Adelaide but it is what it is and I will just have to deal with it and at least the following week I will relax as soon as I hit the Emirates lounge.

Hope DH makes it home but if not you will enjoy another free day  ;)
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Post by: tarasis on August 11, 2013, 01:40:30 pm
Busy house here at the moment with MIL, FIL, my mum and my uncle on top of the usual four. All here at the moment as yesterday Mareike had her first day at school, which is done as a big thing with friends and family supposed to be there for the big day.

So yesterday was also my one day not cooking for everyone :)
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Post by: mcmich on August 11, 2013, 02:09:31 pm
First day of school - aww. How do you pronounce your daughters name?
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Post by: tarasis on August 11, 2013, 02:50:09 pm
At 6 years old she was very happy to be starting. As to her name, either Ma-Rye-Ka or Ma-Rye-Kuh, not to be confused with Ma-Ree-Ka.

The ei sounds like eye (ei alone means egg, eier means eggs, and is also used to refer to men's testicles)
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Post by: obbie on August 11, 2013, 11:31:24 pm
at work
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Post by: jo_nz on August 12, 2013, 12:42:41 am
At home washing and cleaning.  too exciting.  ;)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 12, 2013, 01:50:25 am
I think its wonderful to make a celebration out of starting school Rob. I wished I had thought of that, so I will have to remember for my grandkids.
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Post by: mcmich on August 12, 2013, 09:47:21 am
Quote from: tarasis on August 11, 2013, 02:50:09 pm
At 6 years old she was very happy to be starting. As to her name, either Ma-Rye-Ka or Ma-Rye-Kuh, not to be confused with Ma-Ree-Ka.

The ei sounds like eye (ei alone means egg, eier means eggs, and is also used to refer to men's testicles)
So how do you pronounce it?

I like Ma-Ree-Ka.  :D
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Post by: Yvette on August 12, 2013, 10:05:30 pm
Hope DD had a great first day Rob
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Post by: maddy on August 13, 2013, 12:53:22 am
Packing DS bag for a 3 day urban camp for 3 days.....we certainly didn't have camps in primary school with cool activities like these kids do   8)
....and finally after waiting for months, we're seeing PINK tomorrow night  (http://yoursmiles.org/tsmile/banana/t0227.gif) (http://yoursmiles.org/t-banana.php). Can't wait!!!
on the way we might check out Costco...see what it's about....although....I might sneakily get hubby to go a little way around the corner and go to "The Works"  8) It's a bed bath & table outlet, also filled with mega amounts of kitchenware  ;)
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Post by: obbie on August 13, 2013, 01:04:05 am
have fun shopping Maddy. My friend went to a Pink concert last week too.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 13, 2013, 01:07:51 am
My DD 18 is going to Melbourne to see Pink this weekend. :D
She saw her here and is going to 2 of her concerts in Melbourne.
She is a Pink fanatic and was lucky enough to have met her.
She received her air tickets from DH and I for her birthday and her parents bought her the concert tickets.
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 13, 2013, 02:06:17 am
Have fun Maddy. Haven't heard of "the works" but it's sounds like my kind of store. Hope you make it there. Can't wait to hear about it too!
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Post by: Frozzie on August 13, 2013, 03:31:43 am
Cleaning cleaning cleaning oh and ironing lol.. Fun but want the house clean and tidy before the weekend so dh can at least try to keep it that way 😁
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Post by: obbie on August 13, 2013, 05:01:57 am
booking  flights for DH :)
Tomorrow all day at the Hospital, so no go from me... :)
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Post by: deedub on August 13, 2013, 10:14:08 am
I must have missed something Robyn - who's in hospital? Hope it's not serious...
Quick trip into the city to see my financial advisers, update them on job situation etc. Picked up a handbag while I was there, must not do any more shopping!! Grocery run this afternoon, also picked up an electric hot water bottle to replace my old fill-up-with-water one which sprung a major leak in the middle of the night. Yes folks, I wet the bed! (Well sort of). I'll be sleeping in the spare room tonight, give the mattress a chance to dry out.
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Post by: maddy on August 13, 2013, 11:56:44 am
A wet bed must have initially panicked you deedub  :P

Robyn...hope all is well, DH I presume?

......well I think I am in the cupcake business officially  8)  A guest at the weekends party, admired the cupcake display and would like me to make her a cupcake display for her wedding!
DS groaned and said "oh boy, the house will be a mess again"  :-)) cheeky buggar LOL
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 13, 2013, 12:01:24 pm
maddy that's wonderful congratulations ;D
Robyn hope all goes well with your dh
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Post by: tarasis on August 13, 2013, 12:14:05 pm
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I think its wonderful to make a celebration out of starting school Rob. I wished I had thought of that, so I will have to remember for my grandkids.

It seems to work well here and they really do make a big thing out of it. At the end of Kindergarten there is a leaving do, during which the kids have their new school bags (which cost from 100-200€) and then they jump out the Window while the remaining kids sing a song (repeated for each leaving kid). It's considered some combination of escaping and being pushed out

And then yeah, 5-6 weeks later comes the big event, the beginning of school. Friends and family are there (in our case just family) and it's an event. You go to church with your school bag and your schuletüte (it's a cone filled with surprise gifts and sweets), then you carry both to school. Off to class for the first time and then it's a drink & cake and then most people go for a meal somewhere (or cook themselves) and then the kid gets to open her schultüte and discover the treats :)

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As you can see its large and usually a bit heavy :)

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The school bags are rather large too :)

The missus looking good, me looking about normal.

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I'd post a photo of her jumping out the Window but it's gone out the photostream.

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Quote from: tarasis on August 11, 2013, 02:50:09 pm
At 6 years old she was very happy to be starting. As to her name, either Ma-Rye-Ka or Ma-Rye-Kuh, not to be confused with Ma-Ree-Ka.

The ei sounds like eye (ei alone means egg, eier means eggs, and is also used to refer to men's testicles)
So how do you pronounce it?

I like Ma-Ree-Ka.  :D

I tend to use both pronunciations though I'm told it should be Ma-Rye-Kuh. I think my NI accent leads me to use both likewise I tend to use Tweny (Twenty) and Thirdy (Thirty). I was amused the other week when my daughter picked up on it and asked me about it. Something my son never has.

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Hope DD had a great first day Rob
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She did indeed, and the first Monday went well today. No idea about today yet as I'm at the dentist waiting for a crown, while my wife brings her home.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 13, 2013, 10:28:15 pm
That is a wonderful thing Tarasis. Love it, kids being kids on a great adventure supported by their family.

Gert
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Post by: achookwoman on August 14, 2013, 03:31:16 am
We always made a big fuss of first days when I was head of school.  Mums Dads, grand parents and any significant others.  Morning tea for adults,  open class rooms and buddies all enjoying this special day.
T,  love the photos,  very special.  Love the missing tooth,  just at the right age.   ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 14, 2013, 04:10:49 am
She is so cute and gorgeous, Tarasis :)

Love the whole make-it-a-celebration ritual. Makes school important, special and fun!
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Post by: Wonder on August 14, 2013, 04:18:02 am
Robyn, assuming hospital is for DH - hope it all goes well.

Deedub - what a shock, I bet you thought you were well past the bed wetting stage!! ;D

Maddy, fantastic news I'm sure you will do an amazing job. Make sure you cost it all properly so you don't end up working for nothing.

Tarasis, you daughter looks gorgeous. What a lovely tradition, we always make a fuss of first days but nothing as big as that. Lovely to see all her matching clothes and accessories and she looks so excited.
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Post by: snappy on August 14, 2013, 07:15:22 am
Tarasis, your daughter is absolutely adorable, thanks for sharing.  I love the idea of jumping out the kindy window - my boys would have loved something like that!

Maddy I can't believe you are only just now being asked to do cakes!
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Post by: judydawn on August 14, 2013, 07:52:25 am
Nice to see a photo of your family Rob and hear what happens on the other side of the globe.  I just hope the kindy window isn't on the 1st floor or higher  ???
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Post by: Bedlam on August 14, 2013, 10:53:47 am
Thanks for telling us all about her transition Rob.  We are lacking any tradition her in oz. fantastic photo she looks very pleased with it all.
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Post by: astarra on August 14, 2013, 12:32:50 pm
Thanx for sharing the photos Rob. Love reading all about the transition - sounds alot of fun!
Your DD is gorgeous!!  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 14, 2013, 12:45:44 pm
Great photos rob. Thanks for sharing. What a lovely family you have.
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Post by: obbie on August 15, 2013, 12:30:41 am
yes, DH is in hospital, angiogram yesterday, and stents go in today.
So i have to be down with him.  :-*

Farmed the kids out for tonight, so I can stay in Cairns, closer to him.


 hopefully will be all ok.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 15, 2013, 12:38:41 am
Good luck to your DH, Obbie
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Post by: deedub on August 15, 2013, 12:39:29 am
Hope all goes well for your DH Robyn.
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Post by: Wonder on August 15, 2013, 01:12:07 am
Hope it all goes well Robyn
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Post by: courton on August 15, 2013, 02:09:13 am
Wishing your DH a quick recovery Obbie. Hope all goes well today.
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Post by: Katiej on August 15, 2013, 03:57:33 am
Best wishes for your DH Robyn, take care.
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Post by: goldfish on August 15, 2013, 04:06:03 am
Thinking of you both, Robyn !! Trust everything will go smoothly..
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Post by: gertbysea on August 15, 2013, 04:43:48 am
Robyn  he is in good hands.,best wishes.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on August 15, 2013, 05:19:29 am
Glad to hear everything's organised to fix DH's problem Robyn.  Good wishes to your DH.
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Post by: droverjess on August 15, 2013, 05:49:37 am
Thinking of you both Robyn. Please keep us updated.

Rob -  lovely pics and story.

Maddy, how exciting and well done. Just get the prices right as this business will grow I am sure.
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Post by: timfulford on August 15, 2013, 01:38:36 pm
downloading exam results for 2500 students. 
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Post by: droverjess on August 15, 2013, 08:23:03 pm
An hour's hoeing, more pruning, dog to vet for second vaccination. The road is closed so the detour takes twice as long!
Picked and froze more veggies.
THEN
Dealt with nasty flying ant invasion of two rooms with the cylinder vax...... Gave me the heebie jeebies... Why do insects do that?

Tired tonight off for early bath!
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Post by: obbie on August 15, 2013, 09:17:39 pm
hi, hanging around hospitials last 2 days.\getting him out of \icu this morning..\
missing cooking, kids.
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Post by: Yvette on August 15, 2013, 10:20:54 pm
Hope all is well Robyn
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Post by: Yvette on August 15, 2013, 10:24:32 pm
Rob your daughter looks adorable hope school is going well.

Woohoo Maddy good luck with your new venture
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Post by: Wonder on August 15, 2013, 10:41:20 pm
All the best for today Robyn, hope DH is out of ICU and on the way to recovery.
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Post by: obbie on August 15, 2013, 10:49:37 pm
thanks for the wishes
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Post by: obbie on August 16, 2013, 04:03:55 am
well, he is home, and out of ICU after 24 hours. :)
still no internet at home.

Cairns private, so good to us, great nurses, doctors.
pop in for one test, and in for 3 days, and now 3 stents in. all ok.

thanks for the wishes.
robyn

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Post by: JenJan on August 16, 2013, 04:35:34 am
Wow! Obbie - Great turn around - it's amazing how far medical treatments have come! Your DH won't know himself! Best wishes to you both...I'm betting recovery will be quick!
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Post by: gertbysea on August 16, 2013, 04:42:09 am
That is very good news Robyn.

Gert
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Post by: courton on August 16, 2013, 04:43:19 am
Very good news. Now rest and quick recovery.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 16, 2013, 05:24:13 am
Fantastic news and outcome Robyn.  :D
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Post by: goldfish on August 16, 2013, 06:11:57 am
Excellent news Robyn!!! Wonderful results! You can relax now!!! Very pleased for you both !!!
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Post by: Wonder on August 16, 2013, 06:12:58 am
That's great news Robyn, I'm sure you are very relieved. Make sure he rests up and takes it easy.
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Post by: jeninwa on August 16, 2013, 07:26:01 am
Great news Robyn.
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Post by: snappy on August 16, 2013, 09:51:04 am
Wonderful news Robyn, hope your Internet gets back up soon!
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Post by: deedub on August 16, 2013, 10:02:05 am
Great news about DH Robyn, hopefully things will return to normal for you soon.
Been out to a boozy lunch today with some former colleagues - come to the conclusion that I'm too old for this! 7pm and I'm ready for bed!
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Post by: EmeraldSue on August 16, 2013, 10:27:41 am
Glad to hear DH is ok and home with his family. Take care
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 16, 2013, 10:41:15 am
Great news Robyn. Good to be home.....happy cooking :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 16, 2013, 09:49:25 pm
Just made a post on Uni's thread about your dh Robyn, but now I know what has been going on.  Good news that everything is looking good now.  Take care of your man.
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Post by: Yvette on August 16, 2013, 11:27:36 pm
Great news Robyn
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Post by: obbie on August 16, 2013, 11:31:33 pm
Happy that he is home, very hard to rest in ICU, with so much going on.
DH feels better already. :D


On light duties for at least a month, working jobs out, so our staff can do them.

 :D Amazing what they can do in less then 3 days.

Internet should be back at home next week. :)
Thanks for all the well wishes.

all wonderful staff except for 2 nurses in ICU,  that had no idea of patient history, and blame his diet / lifestyle...

they were told....
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Post by: obbie on August 16, 2013, 11:32:35 pm
Oh, now going home to cook and bake..... :D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 16, 2013, 11:37:27 pm
Happy to hear the news, Robyn :)
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Post by: droverjess on August 17, 2013, 07:15:36 am
So glad to read this update. It is hard when our DH are in hospital. Hope net comes back soon.
Look after the both of you xx youve both done so well.  :D
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Post by: obbie on August 18, 2013, 11:41:44 pm
Today at work
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Post by: deedub on August 19, 2013, 03:34:09 am
Today I've been packing, walking the dog, tidying the house for the housesitter and trying to contain kids' excitement! Leaving in a few hours for our palm cove holiday, and the weather here is grim so happy to be going up north. Also excited about meeting Gert who has very kindly offered to drive us from Cairns airport to palm cove. Got your chauffeur's hat on Gert?
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 19, 2013, 03:36:05 am
Have a fabulous trip deedub and you will just love Gert. She is a joy to be around  :D
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Post by: obbie on August 19, 2013, 04:06:02 am
You will love Gert, and its great weather up here at the moment.
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Post by: deedub on August 19, 2013, 04:13:22 am
OMG it just started hailing here - can't wait to get out of this weather!
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Post by: gertbysea on August 19, 2013, 07:23:05 am
What deedub  doesn't know it that is is very hot and sunny here andI have just taken a loaf of bread out of the oven for her. I think the oven was too hot as it is hard on top put she can probably salvage the rest for a bit of bread and a beer assed chicken for dinner tonight. She won't want to be foraging for food after her long trip with her girls

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He he she won't know until I pick  her up at the airport.

Gert
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Post by: Debbiebillg on August 19, 2013, 07:58:11 am
How lovely of you Gert ....... very nice gesture !
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Post by: gertbysea on August 19, 2013, 08:13:45 am
Shhhhhhh! It is a Surprise!  Only 2 hours now until they arrive

Gert
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Post by: KarenH on August 19, 2013, 08:19:38 am
Gert that is so very kind of you!  Homemade bread and beer-ass chicken:  what a fabulous meal.  I am sure she will be over the moon!
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Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2013, 08:25:37 am
Gert, what a wonderful gesture.  I'm sure it will be so much appreciated by deedub and the children.

Denise and I have been out doing various things today, shopping for food items she cannot get in the UK, visited Mum and caught up with Robyn when visiting Geoff, went onto the farmers market in the Port then stopped off at the Birkenhead Tavern on the Port River for a quiet coffee before returning home.  CC is now packing, I wonder if she will fit everything into her case  :-))

Gert I have posted off your knife and had a quick look at the Kribbitt you so kindly gave me in Adelaide. I'm going to wait until everything settles down here and I can watch the video to work out how to do it.  My brain is still so tired from the past week and be blowed if I know where to start.  Plenty of time to work it out once Denise has gone and I have more time on my hands.
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Post by: Emme on August 19, 2013, 09:39:01 am
Gert, I am sure that will be very much appreciated. 

Obbie, so glad to hear that DH is doing okay.  Take care


Marie
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Post by: gertbysea on August 19, 2013, 10:08:55 am
Just paying forward all the kindness bestowed on me by all you gals in Adelaide.

Thanks for posting the knife Judy. I really need a bread knife. No more hacking.

You look after him obbie.

I am at the airport

Gert
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Post by: Yvette on August 19, 2013, 12:15:52 pm
Have fun Gert and Dee don't forget a pic please Gert you tricky thing
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Post by: deedub on August 19, 2013, 12:16:14 pm
Happy to report that Gert found us with no problems, and gave us a quick tour of palm cove as well as pointing out places of interest along the way from Cairns. Very excited about the beer ass chicken! I brought food on the plane but couldn't resist nibbling on a piece just now - delicious (as are the strawbs you also brought)! Bread smells gorgeous looking forward to having some for Brekkie and of course chicken sandwiches.
Thanks again Gert, so nice to have a friendly face come & greet you when you're in a strange city, and bearing yummy gifts to boot!
And it's soooo warm! Happy dance!
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Post by: Katiej on August 19, 2013, 12:25:44 pm
Enjoy your holiday and the warmth Deedub and girls.

What a lovely gesture Gert!
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Post by: gertbysea on August 19, 2013, 12:30:12 pm
And you have wi fi.  The place you are staying is great with a  gorgeous heated pool in an excellent location.  Please check on the Yorkeys Knob Boating club for the free bus at  lunch time as you get the tour included.  I forgot to tell you the zoo has crocs I think. May be cheaper than Hartleys.

Relax and enjoy.

Gert



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Post by: Amanda on August 19, 2013, 01:57:30 pm
Oooh a holiday in the sun! Jealous.
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Post by: Bedlam on August 19, 2013, 02:12:48 pm
So nice Gert,looks yum to me.
Have a lovely sunny holiday deedub.
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Post by: maddy on August 19, 2013, 02:40:50 pm
The PINK concert was beyond amazing!!!   I've been to some big concerts, but she blows them all away  8)....would love to find some tickets & see her again!

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At the last minute we decided to stay the night in Melbs. at the Crown Metropol....sigh....didn't want to come back home  :P
Would love to take the kids next time as they'd adore the high rise pool....hotel was gorgeous  8)

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Did manage to get to "the works" in Hawthorn... 8)....probably a good thing Mr. maddy with me....I could have gone a little over board otherwise  ;D...skipped Costco as we just couldn't be bothered!

The girl who wanted me to make a cupcake tower for her wedding  only contacted me today about it......I was miffed that someone would leave it this late to organise something....it's under 3 weeks away   :-\.  She had no clue what she wanted, no idea on colours/flavours/ or what she wanted on top of the cakes.   I decided to decline, as I just felt there was going to be issues there, as she has spoken to other people about getting a 3 tiered cake  ??? It all seemed to airy fairy.....anyway, I have a giant cupcake to make that weekend, and cakes to make for DS presentations...so there was really enough on that weekend.

We have FIL 90th party on this weekend....can't believe we nearly lost him last year....he's a tough old buggar  ;)  bought stuff today to make the table decorations & of course will be making the cupcakes  :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2013, 02:49:59 pm
Sounds like a great time in Melbourne maddy and yay, you finally said no to something!  I totally agree with your reasoning on that one.
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Post by: maddy on August 19, 2013, 02:52:26 pm
   "NO" isn't easy....but I'm getting better at it  ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on August 19, 2013, 10:35:57 pm
Good on you Maddy. You don't need the angst.

Gert
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Post by: deedub on August 19, 2013, 11:04:34 pm
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Breakfast on the balcony, toast courtesy of Gert. Love the bread Gert, which recipe did you use?
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Post by: Bedlam on August 19, 2013, 11:21:55 pm
I'm jealous Maddy,my daughters went to the Perth concert. I will definitely go next time. The hotel looked amazing. We enjoyed the crowne in Adelaide. Did anyone mention we saw Leo Sayer checking in as we checked out.
Good girl, best to be choosy with your cakes. Don't need extra hassle in our lives.  Pick the people who will appreciate your wonderful talent ?
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Post by: gertbysea on August 19, 2013, 11:59:46 pm
I would have loved to see the photo of you and little Leo Bedlam and if MF had taken her shoes off, LOL!  Just a thought. If she had taken the shoes off she could have throw them at Kevin. It might have stopped him from spending more of our great grandchildren's  money.

Debbie another beautiful day for you. Let me know if they have the heater on for the pool. The bread was a lucky dip. A bit of this flour and a bit of that. A bit of Isi's method and a bit of chookies, throw  in a few vintage seeds and I am only glad it turned out eatable.

Just to make you all jealous it is already about 24 and heading for 29 nary a cloud.


Gert

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Post by: Wonder on August 20, 2013, 12:21:06 am
Debbie great to see you arrived and had such a lovely welcome from Gert. you certainly not missing anything in Melbourne weather wise, it's windy, very cold and is going to hail this afternoon. Have a wonderful time.

Maddy I know a lot of people going to Pink and really wish I had of thought to purchase tickets, the concert seemed  amazing. We've stayed at Crown Metropol a few times and it's beautiful, great location and wonderful rooms. We would also love to take the kids there although they are now a bit older and not as blown away by hotel pools as they once were.
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Post by: obbie on August 20, 2013, 12:23:37 am
Yes Gert, I am looking after him.

DH feels heaps better, and I am too, as things can only improve.

Deedub, enjoy Palm Cove, we love it there.
wishing you a warm welcome to Paradise.
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Post by: Emme on August 20, 2013, 01:08:12 am
Maddy, that sounds like a fantastic time in Melb.  Thanks for the photos.  :)

Deedub, have a great holiday in the sun, quite cold here but at least the rain has stopped, everything is water logged.  ;D

Marie
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Post by: droverjess on August 20, 2013, 07:23:15 am
How amazing to read of everyone's comings and goings.
Hope you have a lovely hol Deedub. How very kind Gert, but we all know what a wonderfully kind person you are.  ;D

So glad you and DH feeling better Obbie.  :D

Good decision Maddy, and glad you enjoyed the concert.

We finally decided which window company to use and placed order, had the chimney sweep to 3 chimneys, and the Aga has gone away for refurb. It had 1/3 ton of fullers earth inside for insulation. It had to be shovelled out by hand, what a mess!!! When it comes back it will be vermiculite inside. I took pics of how it was and hope we will have proper broadband when it comes back so I can show you pics of b4 and after.

Now training our new cow to come in for food and milking. A two man job. Food in the morning, and food and milking at night. She has her calf on her so only needs one times day milking. I went all over the place yesterday to get parts for the very old milking machine and found a second hand almost new Bosch dishwasher for £80 which we use for washing the milking machine and kit. DH was very chuffed. I came home with bags of dairy cow food, calf dearer, a dishwasher and liners and pipes for the clusters.

Still lovely weather so can be outside doing lots of jobs. Pinning strawberry runners in pots is today's job so they grow into new plants and we can scrap the old ones, the weeds are so bad in the strawberry patch!

I have picked another two lots of blackberries and frozen them this week too. I was tired last night but slept 8 hrs, what a difference that makes! Wish it was every night.
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Post by: obbie on August 20, 2013, 07:33:21 am
Thats great news Jess.

DH is feeling alot better..
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Post by: deedub on August 20, 2013, 11:03:54 am
Just found out one of my cousins lives in cairns, had no idea! He saw my FB status and contacted me, so now we're catching up on Thursday. Kids had lots of pool time today, I even had a swim myself. Searched out all the icecream shops in Palm Cove (very important mission) and generally had a relaxing day.
Here's DD enjoying the beer ass chicken
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Yum!
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Post by: maddy on August 20, 2013, 02:49:59 pm
Quote from: Wonder on August 20, 2013, 12:21:06 am
Maddy I know a lot of people going to Pink and really wish I had of thought to purchase tickets, the concert seemed  amazing. We've stayed at Crown Metropol a few times and it's beautiful, great location and wonderful rooms. We would also love to take the kids there although they are now a bit older and not as blown away by hotel pools as they once were.

We did find the hotel was too warm, not a huge complaint....maybe we're just too accustomed to an old drafty house   :P would definitely go back...and pack summer clothes  ;)

DJ...sounds like things are really falling into place you two 8)

deedub..what a lovely surprise  8)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 20, 2013, 03:07:14 pm
DJ, how do you do it all?? Amazing!
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Post by: judydawn on August 20, 2013, 11:46:10 pm
DJ it's great reading all the things that you're getting done at your place now and you sound very busy.  Looking forward to those pictures of the transformation of the Aga.

Our Crowne was a little too warm too maddy, the a/c would go no lower than 16 and we woke during the night because we were too hot. Apart from that the only other complaint I have of all hotels is that the bedroom lighting is always too dim.

Robyn, your DH will feel like a new man after his op.

How lovely that you're going to meet up with your cousin Debbie, an added bonus to your Cairns holiday.


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Post by: Wonder on August 21, 2013, 01:19:33 am
I find all hotel rooms are too warm at night as the airconditioning never goes low enough.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 21, 2013, 02:05:30 am
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I find all hotel rooms are too warm at night as the airconditioning never goes low enough.

The Crowne was fine for me. It was all about adjusting the fan plus temp. It was a wee bit complicated. You  really had to study it until you saw how it worked with the little green, orange and yellow lights. A bit of a man job really. A woman would have just made a simple HOT OR COLD. I  like my room cold so I kept it that way and it was quiet.

Gert

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Post by: obbie on August 21, 2013, 02:30:03 am
syill trying to get internet after 5 weeks at home
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 21, 2013, 02:50:17 am
Mine was fine too although when I arrived the temp was set at 16 so I adjusted it to 21 and then it was perfect.
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Post by: judydawn on August 21, 2013, 02:54:35 am
Well CC and I had no idea what we were doing  :D  We even had trouble finding the bedside lights, the on off switch should be a contrasting colour for people our age  :-))
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Post by: gertbysea on August 21, 2013, 05:12:08 am
The bedside lights were all but hidden in the dark. What don't they let women design all hotel rooms to suit us and we get to choose what is in the mini bar.

Gert
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Post by: jo_nz on August 21, 2013, 06:43:46 am
Not much going on here today. DS is sick so had an interrupted sleep and early start. Yawn!!  Just about to have dinner and then pack the kids off to bed so I can get an early night too.
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Post by: obbie on August 21, 2013, 07:00:13 am
Gert, yes we could pick whats in the mini bar :D

What sort of fittings in the rooms, ect.
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Post by: maddy on August 21, 2013, 07:25:20 am
The whole afternoon wasted trying to register for an AUSkey  (so I can lodge bas statements electronically)  >:(  PITA....had several calls to tech guys as everything on my pc seemed to disable it, how to re-register 3 times, then repeatedly had to verify myself with shed loads of security questions each time......no wonder I gave up last time, and just post them in late  :P

About to whip up some playdough to anchor the balloon table decos for weekends party
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Post by: Bedlam on August 21, 2013, 01:04:32 pm
I feel your pain Maddy,I post!
I must be cold blooded as I arced my air con up to 22 and still felt chilled. I thought the light switches were well hidden at the crowne, I am sure we could design a much more user friendly room. But not complaining...bed comfy.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 21, 2013, 01:10:13 pm
It's really cool here tonight Bedlam and I felt it during the day as well.
I agree with the comments about the light switches in Crowne and obviously not designed by a woman. Very stupid but I agree that the bed was very comfy. Altogether a fabulous weekend even with dodgy light switches LOL
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Post by: droverjess on August 21, 2013, 11:09:57 pm
Went out to a pampered chef evening, just to look.
Has anyone used their stoneware?

This was the recipe used for a trifle.
 https://www.facebook.com/pamperedchefjo/notes. It was good.

Also lots of gardening today. I typed it all out but lost it with the poor Internet connection!

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Post by: jeninwa on August 22, 2013, 12:01:01 am
I know how you feel maddy I registered AUSkey use it once then couldn't log in the next quarter so gave up and now post. Didn't persist as long as you.
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Post by: maddy on August 22, 2013, 12:58:45 am
Great Jen  :-\ hopefully it still works for me next time!...it was time consuming to get it up and running.
I am "meant" to submit them monthly....but I'm always putting it off and they end up quarterly anyway  :P  I have only been fine once...but had plenty of warnings!  I didn't realise that it can take up to 2 weeks for them to receive it by post, so this way I hope I don't get in trouble again  ;)

atm, typing up lists for all the trophies hubby needs to buy for the whole footy club for presentations....and pray that no one has been forgotten!  
Have more to do for tax return, but I think I have cabin fever & need to get out today  :P  This extremely wet weather means hubby can't do too much atm, and he's driving me bonkers!!!!......I will have to sneak out whilst he's checking the animals, or he'll want to come shopping too....and that's never a pleasant, carefree experience  :-X
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Post by: obbie on August 22, 2013, 01:08:13 am
Maddy sneak out while he is not looking.... ;D
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Post by: deedub on August 22, 2013, 08:07:49 am
Busy sightseeing the last couple of days - went to crocodile farm yesterday, miss 8 in her element! My cousin took us to Karunda today, poor guy (single, no kids) traipsed around with us through butterfly farm, venom museum and bird world - actually he quite liked bird world!
Kids now in the pool for pre dinner swim... only 2 more nights here, worst luck!
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Post by: judydawn on August 22, 2013, 08:21:06 am
That was nice of your cousin Deb.
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Post by: jeninwa on August 22, 2013, 09:36:18 am
Maddy my problem was I couldn't remember our log in details, did phone but after being on hold for ages gave up. Just to hard at the time.
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Post by: jeninwa on August 22, 2013, 09:38:12 am
Deedub enjoy the rest of your holiday sounds like you are having a great time.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 22, 2013, 04:49:06 pm
Had  couple of stressful days with the announcement of the WA Ed dept restructure. Good news is I still have my job but 20 of my workmates don't. Nine of us will now do the work that used to be done by 23 people.  >:(

Tonight DW invited one of her fellow principals over for tea so we had a good whinge about the changes. Also got to meet her husband for the first time.  He lives in another town 2 hrs away.  It was nice to finally meet him.  :)
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Post by: gertbysea on August 22, 2013, 10:32:20 pm
That is terrible Den. How stressful for you but more so for the others  who are losing their jobs.  Cuts being made everywhere. I fear it will only get worse when we find out how much in debt this country is .Scares me when these  pollies are spending billions every day . Our great great grandchildren  will be paying for it.

Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on August 22, 2013, 11:35:49 pm
Den, that is terrible. My daughter finishes her teaching degree this year,i am concerned. My other daughter is studying to also be a teacher.
Yes, cuts everywhere and we are the "lucky "country.
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Post by: obbie on August 22, 2013, 11:40:38 pm
That is good that you have your Job Den.

Yes Gert, pollies are spending too much.

Even cut backs to stuff for our little school.
Continuous fund raising just to pay staff wages for tuckshop ect...
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 23, 2013, 01:10:03 am
You're right Gert, it is awful for those that have been made redundant. I have spoken with a couple of them and they are taking it pretty hard. One of the men is 57, single and has just buit a new house. He will probably find it hard to get a job.

I feel a little guilty having survived.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 23, 2013, 01:49:54 am
It is an awful situation Den but don't feel guilty because you survived the cuts.

You are deservedly lucky  :D
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Post by: judydawn on August 23, 2013, 02:07:32 am
I can understand your compassion for your workmates Den, no-one knows where the hammer is going to drop these days.  It does sound as if you are going to be very busy though.
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Post by: deedub on August 23, 2013, 11:54:31 am
That's terrible news Den, for the colleagues who have lost jobs and also those left behind, does not make for a good working atmosphere; my (now former) employer have been making lots of cuts as well.
On another note, I made a new friend yesterday - meet Lily!
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/23/adebyra6.jpg)
We had a fantastic day at Green Island, snorkeling, semi submersible, more crocs etc. Will be sad to go home tomorrow 😞
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 23, 2013, 12:25:36 pm
So pleased to see you and the girls enjoying FNQ deedub. It's a great place.
Safe trip home tomorrow :D
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Post by: Emme on August 24, 2013, 12:41:37 am
Terrible news Den about your colleagues, businesses are closing everywhere as well, really feel for the staff.

deedub, so glad you are having a great holiday, don't know about the snakes though ???  :D Safe trip home

Marie
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Post by: obbie on August 24, 2013, 01:07:20 am
Dee so much to do up here, have fun with gert today.

I am cooking
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Post by: deedub on August 24, 2013, 04:04:41 am
Guess where I am?
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/24/panaju3u.jpg)
Having a ball!
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Post by: jeninwa on August 24, 2013, 05:02:56 am
Have fun you two, lovely photo Gert.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 24, 2013, 07:25:53 am
Sadly I am at the airport saying a goodbye after an all too short visit with Deedub and her delightful girls.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/24/y6esu5up.jpg)

Gert
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Post by: Emme on August 24, 2013, 08:23:44 am
Lovely photo of deedub and girls, thanks Gert.

Marie
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Post by: Bedlam on August 24, 2013, 09:40:14 am
Lovely photo of you 3 Deedub,and of you Gert
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Post by: judydawn on August 24, 2013, 09:56:37 am
Happy family snap Deb and it looks like you all enjoyed your little holiday.

Nice to see you in all your brightly coloured clothes Gretchen.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 24, 2013, 10:02:55 am
Lol judy. That is the tropics. It was lovely seeing Deedub and her girls. Such well mannered and interesting children are a delight these days. They even got Into the pool which was quite cold and kept two old crocks fully engaged. Well brought up, fuss free, eat anything and can speak intelligently.  Made my jaded heart sing for the future of womankind. Deedub should be proud.

Gert


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Post by: Delightful Den on August 24, 2013, 10:12:30 am
Sounds like you all had a nice visit.  :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 24, 2013, 10:50:55 am
Lovely photos Gert and deedub. What a lovely happy family  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 24, 2013, 11:57:54 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 24, 2013, 10:02:55 am
Lol judy. That is the tropics. It was lovely seeing Deedub and her girls. Such well mannered and interesting children are a delight these days. They even got Into the pool which was quite cold and kept two old crocks fully engaged. Well brought up, fuss free, eat anything and can speak intelligently.  Made my jaded heart sing for the future of womankind. Deedub should be proud.

Gert
Ditto Gert. I have met these lovely girls and their wonderful mum and agree fully with your comments. It's a lovely family photo too. Glad your holiday was a great one deedub.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 24, 2013, 12:00:20 pm
And I just want to add Frozzie's DD in those young ladies who make my jaded heart sing.

Gert
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Post by: deedub on August 24, 2013, 01:22:23 pm
Gert & KimmyH you are too kind, feel a bit teary reading your lovely comments, thank you.
I had the best day today, such a great way to finish a lovely holiday - only wish I could have stayed longer enjoying Gert & Ted's wonderful company & generous hospitality. We had so much more to talk about but sadly our flight time came around oh so quickly!
Gert, when I grow up I want to be just like you :) you are one in a million and I'm so glad I finally got to meet you!
I'm sure we'll meet again, we need to finish our conversation. Oh - and the girls are still talking about your gorgeous dogs!
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Post by: deedub on August 24, 2013, 01:24:11 pm
Oh and almost forgot to add my thanks to you Judy for passing on the gifts for the girls, they loved them, thank you!
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Post by: judydawn on August 24, 2013, 02:45:17 pm
Thanks Deb, Chookie will be pleased the girls finally received them.
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Post by: obbie on August 24, 2013, 11:36:51 pm
about to clean up and start cooking again.

Great photos Deedub,  glad you enjoy our tropical north.
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Post by: mab19 on August 25, 2013, 01:20:23 am
Great photos Deedub & Gert.  Sounds like the holiday was a success.

Two loads of washing so far.  The weather is better today and there is a good breeze blowing.
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Post by: deedub on August 25, 2013, 08:13:21 am
Back to reality today - washing, swimming lessons, washing, grocery shopping, a bit of cooking and more washing! Now trying to decide what to wear tomorrow for my first day in the new job.
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Post by: judydawn on August 25, 2013, 09:48:46 am
Good luck for tomorrow Deb.
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Post by: Katiej on August 25, 2013, 12:53:39 pm
Yes good luck for tomorrow and the first day of your job Deb.
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Post by: obbie on August 25, 2013, 09:50:48 pm
good luck with the job deedub.

I went walking yesterday, down to the lake, up and down hills with my daughter.
her attempt to get me fitter, so walking every weekend.
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Post by: Wonder on August 26, 2013, 12:06:00 am
Deedub, lovely photo of your self and the girls it looks and sounds like you had a wonderful break.

Good luck with the job toady.

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Post by: Emme on August 26, 2013, 12:45:02 am
Good luck with the job today deedub, hope all goes well for you  :)

Marie
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Post by: mab19 on August 26, 2013, 02:12:00 am
Good luck with your new job today deedub :)
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Post by: Bedlam on August 26, 2013, 02:15:39 am
Hope you are having a terrific day,deedub
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Post by: maddy on August 26, 2013, 03:03:05 am
deedub...I bet it was a rude shock coming back to Vic climate!  Love the snaps, and wishing you much success in your new job  :)

FIL party went well, although he looked like the walking dead   :(  he did enjoy himself, and it confirmed re: family....there is a planet cuckoo  :-X
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Post by: judydawn on August 26, 2013, 03:10:02 am
Not a saying I'm familiar with maddy but I'm sure all families have one  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on August 26, 2013, 03:32:35 am
And a planet loonie!

Gert
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 26, 2013, 03:39:09 am
Lovely family pic, Deedub. Your girls are beautiful and sounds like you're doing a brilliant job, mummy :)

Good luck with the new job!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 26, 2013, 09:44:19 am
Good luck with your new job Deedub. :)
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Post by: Yvette on August 26, 2013, 10:25:06 am
Good luck Dee with the new job
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Post by: deedub on August 26, 2013, 10:26:00 am
Thanks for all your good wishes. First day went well, everyone is so lovely & friendly, the office is much nicer than the old place - gobsmacked by the kitchen facilities, real plates, cups, cutlery etc, coffee machine, biscuits, dishwasher, toasters etc etc. My previous employer didn't even provide instant coffee or tea bags!
Only problem is they're having a 2 day love fest in Sydney next week so trying to work out how I can get there.... don't really have anyone to look after the kids. They understand my situation and said I don't have to go if it's too hard, but I kind of want to - apparently they only do this once a year. Might have to resort to a babysitting agency.
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Post by: Wonder on August 26, 2013, 11:59:22 pm
Deedub sounds like the job's going to be perfect. Would have loved to help with the kids but both DH and I are working all week so just wouldn't be able to manage it. Are there any family's from school that could have them for the two nights? We only had to have our kids looked after like that once  a few years ago and I found it soo hard to ask people I didn't think we knew well enough but we found both kids friends were more than happy to have them for just a few nights.
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Post by: courton on August 27, 2013, 06:31:43 am
I agree with Wonder. As long as the kids are good friends, the parents don't mind at all. We did the same thing when we had to go away.
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Post by: obbie on August 27, 2013, 06:48:34 am
Most parents of friends would help out if they were asked. :)
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Post by: deedub on August 27, 2013, 10:18:24 am
I know I could farm out the older one to a friend, problem is the younger one... her best friends dad is dying so no way I could ask them. Still have a few other options - babysitting service way too expensive!
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Post by: Wonder on August 28, 2013, 01:40:30 am
Good luck Deedub.
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Post by: jo_nz on August 28, 2013, 02:39:12 am
Busy here today - at the office for the morning, baking with DD at the moment (well, in the oven now), and then off to collect DS from school and straight to miniball.

Kind DS has passed his cold/flu bug on to me, so it all seems a bit of a struggle, but getting there. 

Good luck finding a solution Deedub - sounds like it would be a fun weekend and a great start to the new position!
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Post by: judydawn on August 28, 2013, 02:43:50 am
Deb, I hope you find someone to take the younger DD so that you can join your new workmates for the weekend.  
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Post by: obbie on August 28, 2013, 02:45:07 am
Playing musical phones, with 2 DH away for 4 days.

planning on cooking alot tonight..
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Post by: deedub on August 28, 2013, 02:53:19 am
Almost got it sorted - my lovely friend (no kids) has agreed to look after them overnight, I just need to book babysitter for the morning I leave as I'll have an early flight. My friend and her DH are very busy people who travel a lot so I'm lucky they're available. Means I don't have to worry about housesitter for the dog as well.
Day off today, need to finish unpacking from our trip!
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Post by: judydawn on August 28, 2013, 03:12:36 am
Great news Deb, have a great time.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 28, 2013, 03:16:42 am
Good one Deb.

Gert
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Post by: Wonder on August 28, 2013, 03:43:19 am
Great news Deb
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 28, 2013, 04:27:37 am
Very good  news Deb  :)
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Post by: obbie on August 28, 2013, 06:07:41 am
Great news Deb.

Bookwork today..
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Post by: mab19 on August 28, 2013, 06:13:30 am
Good news Deb, have a good time.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 28, 2013, 08:41:28 am
Great news Deb.Enjoy Sydney ;D
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Post by: astarra on August 28, 2013, 01:27:18 pm
Enjoy, Deedub  :D
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Post by: courton on August 29, 2013, 03:34:34 am
Well, in my previous life I must have been in the medical profession! Just back from two visits to the doctor, hospital, pharmacy since my DD has pneumonia. For the last two days my DH has been unwell as well. So 4 patients including my parents! I had the pleasure (NOT) of cooking three different meals for the 4 patients. I am just filling my body with garlic, echinacea etc to ensure I am well.
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Post by: astarra on August 29, 2013, 05:39:40 am
hugs courton. Hope you stay well.  :-*

Today I have wasted much time looking at this: www.ohbiteit.com (http://www.ohbiteit.com)
Lots of packet mixes used but great ideas!
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Post by: Bedlam on August 29, 2013, 06:58:39 am
Good news deedub,
Hang in there Courton, you do tend to get runs of ill health. Your poor DD with pneumonia, that really drags you down. Big hug for you x
Astarra ,I am not going to look ....just yet!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 29, 2013, 08:39:11 am
You certainly have your hands full with sick family members Courton.I hope they get well soon. :-*
Thanks for the link Astarra.
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Post by: Wonder on August 29, 2013, 09:12:42 am
Only worked half a day today so took the opportunity to get a lot of things for dd's 18th party. spent a lot of money but feel it's all under control and i can stop researching. I've ordered jars, lollies and chafing dishes online so they will all come next week and we bought all the alcohol and cake supplies, and also spoke with a butcher about the meat so just need to order that a few days in advance. dd couldn't not do a mock run with what we have so far. I've gone to feeling a little overwhelmed to being back in control now.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/08/29/6ape8abu.jpg)

This is the lolly buffett with the supplies we have so far, still a way to go but everything is ordered so not much else to do except set up on the day.
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Post by: Katiej on August 29, 2013, 09:19:20 am
Sounds like you've had a productive day Wonder.
It looks great already, can't wait to see the final photos.
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Post by: deedub on August 29, 2013, 09:37:30 am
Hope your patients recover soon courton so you can have a well earned rest. Good work wonder, the buffet is looking fab!
Nothing to report here, boring day!
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Post by: goldfish on August 29, 2013, 09:54:40 am
Courton - really sorry to hear your family is going through all this . . .do look after yourself - first and foremost!!

Wonder - I'm in awe of your organisation!! :D  It should be a fabulous celebration!! :D
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Post by: judydawn on August 29, 2013, 10:00:08 am
Lots of organising for parties but you will cope beautifully Wonder and it will be a great evening with your planning.

Courton, don't get ill yourself, you have enough on your plate already.  This is usually when we say 'Why me'?  I hope they are all well soon.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 29, 2013, 11:31:27 am
Love all the bits for your DD birthday party Wonder.It's going to look sensational. ;D
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Post by: courton on August 29, 2013, 12:57:10 pm
Luckily, DH seems back to normal. Now it is a case of keeping DD in bed so that she gets better and the temp comes down.
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 29, 2013, 01:29:36 pm
The lolly bar looks like it will be amazing wonder. Can't wait to see the real thing.
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Post by: Yvette on August 29, 2013, 10:13:50 pm
Courton take care xx

Wonder the lolly bar looks great hope all goes well for the party  :)
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Post by: jeninwa on August 30, 2013, 12:00:36 am
Wonder that lolly bar look great, you sound very organised.
Courton look after yourself.
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Post by: mab19 on August 30, 2013, 01:08:33 am
Take care Courton and look after yourself.

Wonder you are so organised that I am sure your party will be a success.

I am off out today with a friend for a girls day out. :) :)
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Post by: obbie on August 30, 2013, 03:16:43 am
love the lolly bar
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Post by: obbie on August 31, 2013, 04:53:52 am
today, re booking flights with quantas, trying to get DH home, now 2morow night, after a stuff up with planes today.

at least he is safe in a  PNG  hotel.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 31, 2013, 09:16:42 am
I've just caught up with this. Deedub your holiday looks fun. I love FNQ

Courton I do hope everyone is improving. It's such a worry when they are ill.

Wonder the party preparations look exciting, I'm sure it will be fun.
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Post by: courton on August 31, 2013, 12:46:57 pm
Well Cookie, DD is slowly improving, DH back to normal but lucky me has the flu now. Hopefully it is a 24 hour  bug. I am trying to keep my aged parents (who live in a separate area of our house) separate...bit hard when I do everything for them!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 31, 2013, 12:53:10 pm
Sorry to hear you have succumbed to the flu Courton.Get well soon :-* :-*
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Post by: judydawn on August 31, 2013, 01:34:20 pm
Get well soon Courton, it's not good when a carer gets sick - I sympathise with you completely.
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Post by: obbie on August 31, 2013, 10:28:17 pm
hope you feel better Courton
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Post by: Wonder on August 31, 2013, 11:39:49 pm
Hope the bug doesnt keep spreading Couton and yours is just a 24 hr one, take care.

Cookie, i've missed a lot on the forum and it looks like you are back - welcome home.

Obbie - PNG was DH on holidays there?
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Post by: obbie on August 31, 2013, 11:55:50 pm
he went over for work Wonder,  missed the connecting flight on friday, to be home saturday,  so now has to wait till 5pm to fly out today. he is locked up in the hotel, Bored..

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Post by: gertbysea on September 01, 2013, 12:21:35 am
Poor Courton. I hope the oldies have had their flu shots. Maybe you should have one next year as well. It is a hard on keeping the germs away. It will soon pass but in the meanwhile take care.

Gert
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Post by: Emme on September 01, 2013, 12:34:19 am
Hope you are soon feeling better Courton and also hope that your parents don't get it. 

Obbie, hope DH is home soon  :)

Marie
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Post by: obbie on September 01, 2013, 03:01:52 am
Fathers day and he is not here... :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 01, 2013, 03:30:13 am
Father's Day and DH woke up to lots of lovely messages from the family  ;D

Can't believe I have wifi this morning. Nothing yesterday a part from a few seconds here and there.
Off to the Amalfi coast today for a 3 night stay. Stopping at Pompei on the way there.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 01, 2013, 07:13:05 am
Courton I hope you're not too ill. My DH has come down with the flu after an ear infection. He rarely gets sick and this has really knocked him out. He is actually sitting on the lounge asleep, something he rarely does.

DD I am glad your job is safe. It is very concerning for so many people.
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Post by: goldfish on September 01, 2013, 08:44:17 am
Courton... Hope this finds you a little better!! I'm trying to fight off a similar bug....do take care!! Masks if need be!!!
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Post by: judydawn on September 01, 2013, 08:54:11 am
Get well wishes for all who are not feeling the best today. :-* :-*

I sat on the front veranda at Morpeth with Geoff and others today watching the tall ships go by surrounded by a flotilla of small yachts and boats.  An amazing sight and the coastline was absolutely packed with spectators and people out enjoying such a warm Fathers' Day. We had a visit from SIL from Melbourne and I'm going out to dinner with him and his family later tonight. Called into see Katie & her DH for a coffee/muffin also.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 01, 2013, 09:33:16 am
That sounds like a lovely sight Judy. Did Geoff enjoy the ships going by?
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Post by: judydawn on September 01, 2013, 12:37:40 pm
Yes he did Cookie and there was so much else to look at as well with the amount of traffic and people down at the foreshore today.  Local businesses would have done very well too
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 01, 2013, 01:11:15 pm
It would have been lovely there today Judy as the weather was perfect. It was so warm that i had to change into a short sleeved top and thongs. Pity we couldn't have put this weather on for CC.
We had a lovely family lunch in the garden today to celebrate Father's Day. The only downside was that my pod coffee machine died on me and I've just checked the purchase date and discovered that I am less than a month outside the warranty period  ::
Last week DH bought 6 packs of reusable pods and POK's daily deal last week was a Nespresso machine >:(
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Post by: judydawn on September 01, 2013, 01:41:50 pm
Yes it would have been perfect to show off to CC but it was not to be ES. Al fresco dining would have been very popular today.
Bad timing with your coffee machine.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 01, 2013, 01:52:35 pm
Quote from: EmeraldSue on September 01, 2013, 01:11:15 pm
Pity we couldn't have put this weather on for CC.
Quote from: judydawn on September 01, 2013, 01:41:50 pm
Yes it would have been perfect to show off to CC but it was not to be ES.
I didn't mind the weather as I was having such a great time with you all. ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 01, 2013, 09:03:24 pm
Good to see you back cookie and loved hearing about your trip and seeing your wonderful photos.

So pleased you and Geoff had a lovely Father's Day Judy.

We left Rome this morning and enjoyed a visit to Monte Cassino abbey and  Pompei on our wat to Sorrento. Visited the Commonwealth Cemetery at Monte Cassino where hundreds of young soldiers are buried. was very moving and sad.
Staying in a stunning hotel overlooking the Bay of Naples. Positano tomorrow and Capri the following day.
Italy is such a vibrant and diverse country with fabulous food, scenery, history and people I  won't want to leave  ;)
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Post by: obbie on September 01, 2013, 11:39:50 pm
Have fun MF.

My DH is home, Yeah ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Wonder on September 01, 2013, 11:53:45 pm
Great news Obbie
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Post by: gertbysea on September 02, 2013, 12:04:59 am
Lovely day in Adelaide.

Here is another pic of my DD's wedding taken leaving the beach in Positano. They did a walk from the town hall where they were married to the beach and back to their hotel. It looked like a lot of fun with the townsfolk and tourists waving and cheering.

For you MF.

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Gert
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Post by: judydawn on September 02, 2013, 12:18:31 am
It all sounds wonderful MF, are you on an organised tour or are you doing your own thing? 

Lovely photo Gretchen - everyone loves seeing a bride.

A late celebration for Fathers' Day Robyn - good to hear DH finally arrived.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 02, 2013, 01:41:08 am
Lovely photo Gert. The gown is so beautiful.

MF your trip sounds exciting. What sort of food are you eating?
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Post by: obbie on September 02, 2013, 03:08:51 am
Love the gown Gert.

Yes happy DH is home safe
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Post by: gertbysea on September 02, 2013, 03:32:16 am
A dressmaker in Cairns made it. Very complicated using the reverse of the material and a zipper that went in a diagonal plus the built in corset with hooks and eyes. It worked perfectly.  The walk through the town was a hoot with cobblestones , steps plus the rocky sandy beach. She made it without falling. The mayor presented them with a home made tile which is a lovely gesture .

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Gert
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 02, 2013, 04:18:11 am
That is so special, Gert. The mayor sure has more people skill than the 2 clowns running to be our PM ;D

A very clever dressmaker. The making of that beautiful gown sounds very complex. Too much for my little head. Hehehe

Love the sunshine beaming from your DD and SIL's faces. Pure joy :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 02, 2013, 04:36:59 am
Gorgeous photos Gert and thanks for sharing.
We are going to Positano after breakfast. We spent a week there a few years ago and are really looking fwd to going there today.
Cookie so far we have been eating typical Italian food and its been delicious apart from one lousy meal in the Piazza Navona in Rome.
Unfortunately I can't get tapatalk to work so I can't post food photos  >:(

Glad to hear DH is home now Robyn
Courton I hope all your family will be well soon .
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Post by: gertbysea on September 02, 2013, 04:50:55 am
MF maybe you could email me some pics and I could Tapatalk them.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on September 02, 2013, 04:53:53 am
Gert your DD's gown is beautiful in its apparent simplicity, yet it sounds very difficult to make.

MF what would you call typical Italian food? Pasta etc?
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Post by: gertbysea on September 02, 2013, 05:00:07 am
Maybe one more showing the colourful town MF will be in.

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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 02, 2013, 05:18:39 am
Stunning photos Gert.  ;D

Cookie last night we had 3 courses a ravioli type dish with a tomato sauce, then a pork main with zucchini, mushrooms , and other mixed veg followed by a chocolate mousse. For lunch at Pompeii DH and I shared a pizza and a caprese salad ( mozzarella and sweet tomatoes with basil). Breakfast just the usual hotel fare with a great variety of breads, cheese and cold cuts. Not much hot food though eggs are available. 
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Post by: Emme on September 02, 2013, 05:29:33 am
Sounds a wonderful trip MF  :)

Gert, thankyou for sharing the photos, beautiful gown and wonderful photos of the happy event.  Best wishes to DD & SIL.

Marie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 02, 2013, 08:43:37 am
Wonderful photos Gert.The dress is stunning 8)

Your trip to Italy sounds gorgeous MF. 8)

Pleased to hear your DH is home safe and sound Obbie  ;D
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Post by: goldfish on September 02, 2013, 09:13:12 am
Photos are fantastic, Gert - what great memories for them!!

MF - would love some photos if you can manage it . . ,Gert has offered to post via tapatalk if you can email them to her . . ahh, the joys of modern technology!!

Robyn - really pleased to hear your DH is home safe and sound!!!
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Post by: cookie1 on September 02, 2013, 09:19:07 am
The food sounds lovely MF thank you.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 02, 2013, 12:34:31 pm
Gert, your daughter looks amazing, how beautiful was that tile.  Can you imagine that happening here?
Cookie,welcome home. Thanks for sharing especially the beautiful photos. Hope your DH feels better soon.
MF, sounds fantastic and then there's Russia. What an amazing holiday.

And me home from a weekend in Kalgoorlie......
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 02, 2013, 03:08:36 pm
How was your weekend Bedlam? Did you enjoy it?
We had a fantastic day in Positano  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on September 02, 2013, 11:52:45 pm
Yes do tell us Bedlam, we never hear of anyone who has gone to Kalgoorlie for a weekend.  What did you get up to, any photos?
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Post by: obbie on September 03, 2013, 12:34:49 am
DS sick again for 3rd day, here at work with me
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Post by: astarra on September 03, 2013, 12:41:21 am
I have one in bed sick today too.  :(
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 03, 2013, 03:34:05 am
Denise, how was Kalgoorlie?

Obbie, hope your DS gets well soon. And Astarra, hope your DD recovers soon as well.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 03, 2013, 03:36:32 am
Treated myself to 15 mins of forum time, after 30-min walk. Rare thing for me...exercise, I mean ;D

Now on to ironing, dinner prep etc etc etc :(
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Post by: obbie on September 03, 2013, 06:00:06 am
exercise, yes I know what you mean. I only get to go walking on weekends.
Finally won over Telstra, after 7 weeks.

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Post by: cookie1 on September 03, 2013, 06:07:28 am
I've been ironing, with little peeks at the forum on the ipad between. Then I had to rescue the washing that I had put on the line as it started to pour. I hate having to move washing.
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Post by: Emme on September 03, 2013, 08:53:16 am
Obbie & Astarra hope family members that are unwell are on the mend soon. 

Marie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 03, 2013, 09:27:16 am
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Walking Chance early this morning I saw the hotair balloon making its way across the sky.The people in the basket must off set off at the crack of dawn.
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Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2013, 09:56:51 am
Yes they do CC -  that's another reason I wouldn't want to go on a balloon ride, too early for me  ;)
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Post by: Nikkit on September 03, 2013, 10:03:16 am
But worth it Judy. I did a balloon flight over the Tablelands out of Cairns many moons ago. It was cold, but watching the sun rise and the birds etc was amazing. Not as quiet as I had anticipated though - the gas thingy to make the balloon rise made a heck of a racket!
The champagne breakky was good too - although I was glared at by my tee-totalling Grandma who frowns upon any frivolity including booze - especially for breakfast. I had 2 glasses - she was paying and I was drinking her share!
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Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2013, 10:04:46 am
You got good value for Grandma's money then Nikkit  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 03, 2013, 10:13:15 am
Quote from: Nikkit on September 03, 2013, 10:03:16 am
But worth it Judy. I did a balloon flight over the Tablelands out of Cairns many moons ago. It was cold, but watching the sun rise and the birds etc was amazing. Not as quiet as I had anticipated though - the gas thingy to make the balloon rise made a heck of a racket!
The champagne breakky was good too - although I was glared at by my tee-totalling Grandma who frowns upon any frivolity including booze - especially for breakfast. I had 2 glasses - she was paying and I was drinking her share!

I am the sort of grandma that if I was paying I would be drinking your share!    ;D ;D

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2013, 10:55:47 am
If I was in that balloon I'd be so scared I'd need to be drinking everyone's allowance!
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Post by: cookie1 on September 03, 2013, 12:17:44 pm
I'm with Judy. I love the sight of balloons up in the air though. A few years ago we were in Melbourne and awoke to see lots of hot air balloons flying. A beautiful sight.
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Post by: Jamberie on September 03, 2013, 12:28:13 pm
I Love ballooning and have been lucky enough to go up a few times :)

If ever you are in Canberra, it really is a must do as you will often (depending on wind direction/speed) fly above all the major landmarks (War Memorial, Parliament House, Questacon, Library, Museum and I've even flown over Black Mountain Tower) and you'll get a champagne breakfast after :)
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Post by: obbie on September 03, 2013, 09:52:17 pm
yes nikkit, they do the hot balloons over Mareeba
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Post by: Emme on September 03, 2013, 10:20:31 pm
Quote from: judydawn on September 03, 2013, 10:55:47 am
If I was in that balloon I'd be so scared I'd need to be drinking everyone's allowance!
Totally agree Judy, I love seeing them though   ;D

Marie
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Post by: Nikkit on September 03, 2013, 11:28:45 pm
You got good value for Grandma's money then Nikkit - Judydawn

Ha ha...I always aim to get up my Grandma's nose when it comes to drinking! And yes if she is paying, then I am drinking. She is a funny old duck at times, although has mellowed somewhat in her 91 odd years. She doesn't frown quite so much if it is after 5pm and you have a glass in your hand, but Christmas time is especially displeasing (for her - not us!) when we start with bubbles for breakky!
I'm pretty sure she should have written me out of her will by now, I have caused her some angst with my drinking in her presence in the past years  ;D

Gert - I'd be fighting you for it  ;D ;D

obbie - that must have been where it was then, it was over 20 years ago now, so can't quite remember. I do have photos somewhere.
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Post by: obbie on September 04, 2013, 01:33:51 am
Nikkit, we have champers for xmas brekkie too.

That's about 40 minutes from my place. usually quite a few of balloons.
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Post by: Thermesa on September 04, 2013, 03:28:19 pm
Relegated to the spare bed. DH is grumpy with a sore eye. DS2 was tantruming because having weaned 2 weeks ago I didn't like him wanting to comfort feed. Poor boy has asthma this week.

Haven't been on a balloon ride yet.
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Post by: droverjess on September 04, 2013, 09:50:52 pm
Took DS to train today, and then all afternoon with kitchen designer, at last we seem to be making progress, a very hard kitchen to get right. Last night I was despairing but we moved the Aga back to where it was and it all works now.
Managing to cook in living room at the mo and carry the washing up round the house each evening.hopefully we can take down the plastic sheet in the hall that splits the house in two at the weekend. Then if I can get to the old kitchen sink without going outside it will be easier. Tonight I drained the runner beans in the flower bed, but not having cloths etc is a bit limiting. We've had a few takeaways this week at the height of the demolitions.
Plastering the ceiling tomorrow in the living end of the kitchen, and more electrics in the working side of the kitchen on Monday. More of a full rewire than we'd hoped... Ah well. Loving the Indian summer though and dreading the equinox and slide into winter as you all go to spring.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 04, 2013, 09:54:44 pm
DJ these renos are quite challenging but it is amazing what necessity invents! Last time I did kitchen renos the dishwasher was not unpacked until the warranty was out of date!  All good fun eh?

You will survive.  How is your doggie?

Gert
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Post by: obbie on September 04, 2013, 09:55:28 pm
Hi Jess, glad you popped in.
Sounds full on.

Take care :)
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Post by: astarra on September 05, 2013, 12:08:36 am
Quote from: Thermesa on September 04, 2013, 03:28:19 pm
Relegated to the spare bed. DH is grumpy with a sore eye. DS2 was tantruming because having weaned 2 weeks ago I didn't like him wanting to comfort feed. Poor boy has asthma this week.

Haven't been on a balloon ride yet.

Good luck Thermesa, keeping the weaning resolve when the little one is sick would be hard.  :(
Sending hugs.  :-*
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Post by: judydawn on September 05, 2013, 01:19:51 am
Things certainly are moving forward DJ, it must be exciting to see it all come together even if only small bits at a time.  It's hard living with renos which is why a lot of people move out whilst it is done but if you can live with the chaos, it certainly saves money and the inconvenience will be worth it in the end.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 05, 2013, 02:03:46 am
Hang in there Thermesa.

DJ it must be frustrating at times, but well worth it in the end. Hope the good weather stays with you for a bit. Xx
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Post by: obbie on September 05, 2013, 03:52:44 am
at work, DD sick today
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 05, 2013, 11:33:15 am
Had to present professional learning this morning in Katanning, only about an hour and 10 min drive.  Ate lunch in a cafe there and could barely stay awake on the drive home. I had to stop in Wagin (about half way) and walk around a little. After I got back to the office I went home.

I guess it is my turn to be sick.   :(
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 05, 2013, 12:12:41 pm
That's a worry DD that you could barely stay awake
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 05, 2013, 12:21:12 pm
DS6 had his first school concert tonight. He was a lion from the lion king. Very cute and I think the boy has a little rhythm too (didn't get it from me) :D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 05, 2013, 12:48:41 pm
 :) :) kimmyh!
It's been hectic around here lately as it is show week and DS, DD and I have been busy preparing entries. Things will calm down now as all the cookery had to be delivered this morning. I've still got some cleaning up to do, but I'm catching up on some forum time, stretched out on the couch, wondering if its too early to go to bed :-\
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Post by: cookie1 on September 05, 2013, 12:50:01 pm
Get well quickly DD. it is a nasty bug.

Kimmy you must have felt very proud.
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 05, 2013, 12:50:46 pm
Good luck ES. I know exactly how you feel. Such a relief when you hand over your cooking. Nervous wait now.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 05, 2013, 12:57:27 pm
Glad you were sensible  DD, i have that problem after a nice lunch especially with the warmer weather.
DJ hang in there it will all be worthwhile.
Good luck with all your show entries ES.  What did you enter?
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Post by: judydawn on September 05, 2013, 01:09:31 pm
I hope all your entries arrived in one piece Sue.  If I get to the show I'll check out the cakes.
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Post by: droverjess on September 05, 2013, 10:10:44 pm
Wow everyone has been busy. Get well DD and good luck ES.

Looked at carpets and Lino today after getting the quote. Went back to the other kitchen place to see how they are getting on with planning.
DH away all day, and away tmro too. Made bolognaise for supper and got tomato on the living room walls! Hopefully tomorrow have a bit of a clean up in the demolition area, it is a big job.

We've had lovely weather, best summer for 7 years, but tonight I could feel the summer sadly slipping away. The nights are drawing in, and the wind is picking up, producing loud rustling noises in the trees as the leaves begin to dry before falling. Pears and apples drop from the trees, hordes of wasps feast on the ripening fruit. Elderberries and blackberries fill the hedgerows and it will be a good year for mistletoe..

Rain is predicted tomorrow, hope,they're wrong and I can garden. Today I poo picked ( the dog has no fav place, uses a new place daily) planted a camelia that was rescued from anther garden where it had done nothing since originally planted in 2005.
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Post by: obbie on September 06, 2013, 01:08:10 am
sounds great Jess,
Today at work, doing quotes..
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 06, 2013, 02:24:11 am
At home sick today. :(
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Post by: jeninwa on September 06, 2013, 03:07:51 am
Hope you are feeling better soon DD.
I'm just waiting for the cleaner to arrive then I'm off to curves then for a walk. It's such a lovely day today.
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Post by: obbie on September 06, 2013, 03:15:18 am
take it easy Den
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Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2013, 03:50:41 am
Get well soon Den  :-* :-*
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 06, 2013, 05:40:41 am
Thanks ladies, it is just a cold, I'm sure I'll feel better in a couple of days. :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 06, 2013, 07:51:11 am
Took DS to the show today as he had a pupil free day so that he could see the prize he won for his Lego.
I am over the moon as I got first prize for my Christmas tree cake tower, third for my cupcakes and third for my slices, and DD got second for her biscuits and commended for her scones
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 06, 2013, 07:53:21 am
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 06, 2013, 07:56:54 am
well done es they look amazing, your very talented ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 06, 2013, 07:58:21 am
Fantastic Sue and well done  :D

What a talent .
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Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2013, 08:53:36 am
Yes!!  I knew you would get first prize for the Christmas tree - it was so worthy of it. Congratulations for all the other wins to both you and the children.  I love knowing someone who has won a prize. 

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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 06, 2013, 08:57:16 am
Congratulations ES ;D What a fantastic result :-* :-*
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Post by: Emme on September 06, 2013, 09:09:28 am
Congratulations ES , a great result, they look fantastic

Marie
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Post by: Katiej on September 06, 2013, 09:46:31 am
Congratulations Sue!  Well deserved.
All your entries look amazing.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 06, 2013, 09:53:36 am
Well done Sue! Congratulations!
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Post by: Bedlam on September 06, 2013, 10:33:17 am
Certainly deserved Sue, well done.
Ps sorry for commenting in the wrong spot. I went in to delete this morning and someone had kindly, quietly deleted it for me.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 06, 2013, 10:43:33 am
ES I got all teary when I saw and read about your fantastic wins.

Gert
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Post by: jeninwa on September 06, 2013, 11:10:47 am
Congratulations SE they look fantastic.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 06, 2013, 12:30:20 pm
You clever lady and clever children. Congratulations on your prizes. Super achievement.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 06, 2013, 12:41:31 pm
Thanks everyone  :)
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Post by: Jamberie on September 06, 2013, 12:44:02 pm
Congratulations ES! What an amazing job! You are so talented!
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Post by: mab19 on September 06, 2013, 10:59:41 pm
Congratulations ES your entries look fantastic.  Congratulations to your DS as well.
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Post by: obbie on September 07, 2013, 12:19:09 am
ES congrats, they both look great.
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Post by: maddy on September 07, 2013, 01:13:03 am
Well done & congrats  Emerald   8) 8) 8).....I think your cupcakes should have been a 1st prize also!!!
I love the filigree butterflies, so pretty  :)....did you make them with chocolate or icing? 

A frenzied house clean up, then the day will be spent at the club for presentations, a disco, and watching the cats win on the big screen  tonight ;)
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Post by: goldfish on September 07, 2013, 01:42:13 am
ES.. Absolutely fabulous!!!! Totally over the moon for you... And for your DD and DS!!!!  Must say tears welled up here, too!!! Congratulations!!!
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 07, 2013, 02:03:00 am
Congrats Sue! We are all cheering for you :D

Done my duty bright and early. Well, not so bright as it's raining incessantly here.

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Post by: cookie1 on September 07, 2013, 03:39:12 am
"watching the cats win tonight."

They probably will Maddy. I'm not really sure who I want to win. Fremantle are West Aussies, but I support West Coast. May the best team win.
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Post by: obbie on September 07, 2013, 03:44:35 am
yes voted at 8am.\

now just home alone with my big kitchen,  what fun
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Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2013, 04:01:36 am
Cleaned out another wardrobe now off to take some lunch around to have with Mum before visiting Geoff.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 07, 2013, 05:02:46 am
In bed having a cuppa then we are off to Siena, San Gimignano then onto Firenze for a couple of nights.
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Post by: Jamberie on September 07, 2013, 05:07:06 am
Recovered from DD's 3rd birthday party (just) then voted along with everyone else... Now making a fruit flan at my family's request. A great day or procrastination so far!
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Post by: obbie on September 07, 2013, 07:38:10 am
cooking
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Post by: gertbysea on September 07, 2013, 08:23:32 am
I've been strutting my stuff at Myer in Cairns  for Ts fashions

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/07/pagamure.jpg)

Gert
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Post by: goldfish on September 07, 2013, 08:26:31 am
You look fabulous, Gert!!! Hope you get to keep the outfit! ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 07, 2013, 08:26:56 am
Lovely photo Gert.I like the outfit you were modeling ;D
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Post by: mab19 on September 07, 2013, 08:30:23 am
Stunning outfit. Stunning model :)
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Post by: mab19 on September 07, 2013, 08:34:02 am
Went to watch DGD's netball finals.  Yaaah, the won. :) :) :)
 
Had a friend come for a surprise visit this afternoon
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Post by: gertbysea on September 07, 2013, 08:40:15 am
Ha ha. That is a very flattering photo and no I did not buy that outfit buy I may later. No we don't get to keep any of it but we do get a modest discount on future buys.

It was fun.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 07, 2013, 08:48:12 am
Just sent Bev your photo Gert ;) I know she would love to see you in action ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 07, 2013, 08:55:21 am
Too funny CC. They need a short fat elderly lady so I get lucky. Also I am the only one who will actually strut the fat in a swimsuit! Not that I did that today but hope I get the summer gig. 

Gert
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Post by: Yvette on September 07, 2013, 09:14:04 am
Lovely outfit and lady Gert  :)
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Post by: Thermesa on September 07, 2013, 11:17:55 am
Looking lovely Gert.
Congratulations ES. So much thought and effort well rewarded.

Today was under 6s soccer in Oberon, voting, then our first BBQ lunch on the verandah for the season. 

Then a home day. The boys spent hours squirting each other with water spray bottles on the trampoline before they started drawing on the walls.
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 07, 2013, 11:27:57 am
Congratulations ES. Great results.

Lovely photo Gert.
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Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2013, 11:44:40 am
Orange suits you Gert, buy that one. 
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Post by: gertbysea on September 07, 2013, 12:00:52 pm
You make me laugh JD. I keep buying orange as people say I look good in it and then I give it away as I do not like orange. Maybe if it comes down in price. LOL! 

Thermesa it must have been warm in Oberon!

Gert

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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 07, 2013, 12:05:47 pm
Go Gert!
I agree with Judy- you look good in orange.
Maddy, the butterflies were piped in royal icing. Th schedule stated that the cupcakes had to be completely edible, so no wired flowers, or stamens and no buttercream. Also had to be 4 different designs, and 13 cupcakes in total.
Today I watched my DD play in a nail biting first lacrosse final. Her team was leading by one goal for most of the match. It ended in a draw,and had to go into extra time. They managed to win, so are into next week's final. If they win next week, they are in the grand final.
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Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2013, 12:10:24 pm
Your family is winning everything that comes your way at the moment ES, congrats to DD and good luck for the next match.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 07, 2013, 12:12:58 pm
ES I didn't even know they played Lacrosse in Au. DUH! how dumb am I . Go DD.

Gert
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 07, 2013, 01:45:06 pm
Looking good, Gert  :)

Today, DS8 put up a very musical performance at the Piano Grade 5 North of Perth Music Festival. His fabulous piano teacher said that music from the Romantic period are hard to finesse, especially when the child is young. He has yet to perfect his technique but he sure had a great time! Even better, he managed to win 3rd place :D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGkK8ba4rWw
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Post by: droverjess on September 07, 2013, 10:39:09 pm
Well done ES, many congrats.
Way to go Gert.

Cleaned and cleaned and cleaned and took down plastic in hall so can get to the kitchen without going outside now. More mess on Monday as electrics go in kitchen, and more plastering, and door frames and doors go on. Hopefully  we re over the worst mess. Washed four very large dust sheets and will put back on stuff to protect tomorrow. Theworstdust is done now with 3 walls down and a new doorway put in. Loading the dishwasher by torchlight tonight, out to lunch tomorrow. A very good Sunday roast 1.5 m away for £7.95 each. DH lifting potatoes and onions tomorrow, tonight he laid a levelling scree where the Aga used to be. Still waiting for kitchen quotes.

Now have tied approx  40m of cord together for dog walking, he gets to run free, but HAS to come back when called and can't get to the sheep. This last week has unsettled him somewhat as he can't be with us as much till we get the kitchen back. Our field is better for walking in than the one up the road, so I decided to try this. So far it's ok. Means he gets more runs too. He does run around a lot in the garden as well. He is challenging but I am very determined to do a good job. What is  it they say about never working with animals.....  ;D

Hoping for a tad more rain so I Can put bulbs in, the grass verge is a bit too dry at the moment.

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Post by: obbie on September 07, 2013, 10:45:43 pm
Jess, it sounds like you have done so much.

Glad the kitchen is nearly done.
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Post by: droverjess on September 07, 2013, 10:55:53 pm
LOL Robyn..... Nearly done no!
 Nearly empty yes. Only dishwasher, fridge and sink left.
HOpe to get new sink in b4 old one comes out.
Still haven't sourced new kitchen yet, awaiting prices.......
Getting builders hands! Despite lots of cream!

But doing ok, won't be so good from next week when DS and DD back for good with contents of her one bed flat We have two bedroom floors up above the kitchen and then have to vacate our room on weds for a hatch to be cut in the ceiling...... Not sure where we and DS will sleep.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 08, 2013, 12:16:39 am
Sounds like you are having fun DJ!!!!

Beezeebee you DS was charming.

Gert

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Post by: Bedlam on September 08, 2013, 01:11:48 am
Gert, i agree with the others,that outfit is a winner. They will be flying you around the country for other parades. You definetly have the stance.
DJ, you must be getting so fit.  The hands will come back. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.  Glad you have wifi so we can keep up to date.
ES, how exciting going into extra time. Good luck for next week. ( i love having been to Adelaide recently i can visualise it all so well, thanks again for driving us around and pointing out everything)
BZB, well done to your DS again.
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Post by: obbie on September 08, 2013, 01:37:56 am
Gert Love the outfit..
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Post by: judydawn on September 08, 2013, 01:47:18 am
DJ you are powering ahead with your preparations.  Will the kids bog in and help once they move back, many hands make light work they say  ;)  Great to hear how things are going.
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Post by: deedub on September 08, 2013, 04:22:39 am
Busy week, had my work trip Thursday & Friday which was a lot of fun but also a bit hectic with no free time and a BIG night Thursday night. So glad I went, great way to get to know my new colleagues. Kids coped well while I was away and my friends enjoyed playing at being parents for a while! DD10 came 2nd in high jump at the district sports carnival while I was away, she now advances to division level - not bad for a kid who's never done any athletics before! Good thing she's got her father's looooong legs.
Catching up on housework on the weekend, dog walking, voted, kids swimming lessons, nothing out of the ordinary. Heading over to friends' house soon for a catch up.
Gert, I can see you've been paying attention to Uni's "model pose" tips! Looking goooood my friend!
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Post by: judydawn on September 08, 2013, 04:29:52 am
Glad it all went well for you Deb, nice start to a new job.  Now, do your friends plan to go ahead and have any children or was the weekend enough to put them off forever  :D :D  It's like a trial before you buy deal isn't it?  Congratulations to DD, yes long legs are an essential asset in that sport.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 08, 2013, 04:52:18 am
Goods one Deedub. Worked out well all around.

Gert
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Post by: astarra on September 08, 2013, 07:44:09 am
Sounds good Deedub  :)
Love love love highjump!! Was in the finals at primary school....but I certainly don't have long legs!!  ;D  I clearly remember one boy in my class saying it was impossible to do highjump when the bar was above your standing head height, so I made it my business to achieve just that!!! (admittedly my height was not as great as most others ;) ) & I succeeded !
Wouldn't be able to do it now tho  :-\
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 08, 2013, 08:12:53 am
Gert you should have made a career out of modelling as you are a natural. Love the outfit and orange suits you   ;)
Glad you had a good time Deedub and hope the new job is going well. :)
DJ sounds like things are going well and moving quickly. So pleased for you. :)
ES and BZB congratulations on your DS's achievements. They have done you both proud  ;)

Sorry if I have missed anything but not much forum time for me while travelling.
We are in Florence now and about to go out and explore.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on September 08, 2013, 10:12:25 am
Gert you look Gertalicious. Really lovely.
BZB your son is talented.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 08, 2013, 09:19:59 pm
Had a wonderful day in Florence and a fabulous dining experience on the recommendation of my DS who spent some time here.
Going to bed soon as early start tomorrow going to Venice via Bologna.
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Post by: obbie on September 08, 2013, 09:40:26 pm
Have fun mama Fergie, my Mum loves Venice..
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 08, 2013, 10:03:10 pm
It's awesome Robyn.
How is DH doing?
Ian is happily snoring now and I am about to turn off the lights and go to sleep.  :D
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Post by: Wonder on September 08, 2013, 11:49:37 pm
Gert, that outfit looks great on your and you certainly have Uni's modelling poses down pat, looks like you are a natural.

Deb,fantastic that the trip away all worked out so well, what a great way to start a new job. Congratulations to DD, she certainly has the hieght to do well in long jump and athletics in general.

MF, your trip looks amazing, out of all the places you have visited so far I've only been to Florence (and loved it) so loving seeing all the the other photos and the ones of Florence bring back good memories.
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Post by: judydawn on September 09, 2013, 12:41:38 am
Have fun in Venice, I hope you're going on a gondola ride MF.  DD and I did one in Las Vegas and I felt like I was in Venice  ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 09, 2013, 01:49:20 am
MF have a great trip. DH is recovering well, still on light duties, Thanks for asking.. ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 09, 2013, 04:05:14 am
Thanks ladies we are having a great time here.
Cup of tea in bed then have to pack as we have an early start as we are going to Bologna on the way to Venice.
Yes JD a gondola ride is a must in Venice.  :D

Glad to hear DH is doing well Robyn  :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 09, 2013, 04:52:35 am
Ooh...I loved Venice. More than Florence actually.

Hope your gondola guy sings. Ours was on strike when we visited. He took us around in silence. Hahaha.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 09, 2013, 05:28:45 am
I agree BZB I love Venice more than Florence too although I am happy that we stopped here for a couple of nights.
Everything closes so early in Florence but we needed a reasonably early night. Leaving here soonish. No rush but want to stop in Bologna for a couple of hours as my GD 17 was an exchange student there last year so I have instructions on where I have to go etc. LOL I would need 3 days to do everything she said!  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 09, 2013, 06:00:43 am
Housework today. Yesterday we had a Model A run. It was great. We went up into the hills first, then back down onto the flat, down one of the main streets of the city (St George's Terrace), up into King's Park and then out to a new Men's shed on the ocean.
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Post by: droverjess on September 09, 2013, 06:48:27 am
MF sounds fab, and everyone else is so busy on here. I love this thread  ;)
Raining hard this morning, even the dog doesn't want to go out!

DH away all day and I need to have a sort out Inside ready for more demolition on Weds - a hatch in a bedroom ceiling for insulation and inspection and two cupboard doors on eaves storage. It will be messy! Electrician here today too.
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Post by: obbie on September 09, 2013, 07:09:46 am
Trying to HP to replace a charger that is 3 weeks old, for the new tablets I bought.

They are not very helpful at all.
 ???
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Post by: droverjess on September 09, 2013, 10:47:34 pm
DH rained off his task.
Electrician bombed the kitchen, went out for parts and on spur of moment had lunch out, just as well as didn't know kitchen would be bombed!
Had a huge tidy up ready for more demolition on weds. Sorry no pics, not enough broadband!!! But at least some connection so can type to say hi but posts take ages to load and still fail sometimes.
 
Got a pedometer and posted here http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11688.465

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Post by: astarra on September 10, 2013, 12:52:50 am
Sounds like you are really getting things done Jess.  :)
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Post by: droverjess on September 10, 2013, 09:54:44 pm
Trying too Astarra, how is the little lass coming on?
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Post by: astarra on September 11, 2013, 09:35:53 am
Good thanx. She is growing like a mushroom, put on over a kilo in 20days....:))
A good little sleeper too -10-13hrs a night! :D
been going thru the storage space in our ceiling cavity this week, so I have not had as much forum time as I would have liked!!
Feels great tho - 6 boxes to go to the Salvos already:-D:-D:-D
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Post by: obbie on September 11, 2013, 11:45:29 pm
at work, That is good Astarra, with bubs weight.
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Post by: Wonder on September 12, 2013, 01:55:36 am
working from home today. I'm on a telephone conference which started at 6am and ends at 5.30pm, had an hour break between 8am-9am and will be a few breaks for morning/afternoon tea and lunch. Hoping to be able to do some party jobs while on the call - lucklily for over 50% I just need to listen.
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Post by: judydawn on September 12, 2013, 02:32:13 am
Good luck staying focused Wonder - it must be hard working from home and not wanting to go off and do jobs for yourself.
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Post by: Katiej on September 12, 2013, 03:02:55 am
Wow 6am to 5.30pm, that's a long conference call!

I hope you manage to sneak off and get some of your party jobs done  ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 12, 2013, 04:17:29 am
Wonder, I could not do a conference call for that long...
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 12, 2013, 08:40:45 am
I hope your conference call went well Wonder. :)
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Post by: deedub on September 12, 2013, 10:21:11 am
Cripes wonder, I'll never complain about my conference calls again! Worked from home today as well, still not very productive, mainly listening in on meetings and doing lots of online training. My neighbor popped into drop off a key as they're going o/s and want me to check on the house every few days. She also brought round a huuuge bunch of gladioli which she had in the house and didn't want to waste as they've only just opened - lovely!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 12, 2013, 12:42:26 pm
Met friends for coffee at a local Coffee Shop.Look what I saw when I went to pay for the beverages,Two Thermomixes ;D If you look on top of the white microwave oven ( far right on the photo)  you will see all the spare bowls.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/49bcbf625343da664348f4cf8f3b8259.jpg)
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Post by: gertbysea on September 12, 2013, 12:47:16 pm
OMG!  Amazing! Smart  coffee shop.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 12, 2013, 12:55:53 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on September 12, 2013, 12:47:16 pm
OMG!  Amazing! Smart  coffee shop.

Gert
The proprietor said they couldn't be without them now Gert.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 12, 2013, 12:58:07 pm
Fantastic to see CC  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on September 12, 2013, 01:13:50 pm
What do the use them for CC?  What a lovely sight that is!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 12, 2013, 01:17:05 pm
They sold chocolates as well Judy so maybe they tempered chocolate in them.I did see a milkshake being made in one. :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 12, 2013, 01:32:00 pm
Lovely to see them being used there.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 12, 2013, 01:37:14 pm
I've seen one in a Cafe we go to, But two!!  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 12, 2013, 01:41:59 pm
Wow what a great site CC. I think I could run a coffee shop too if I had that many machines and all those spare bowls :D
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Post by: Bedlam on September 12, 2013, 02:26:10 pm
Amazing, you must return and check out how they use them
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Post by: maddy on September 14, 2013, 12:44:41 am
GO CATS!......was a slightly anxious game to watch   :P
My boys were at the MCG, so had to pick them up at midnight at the station.....DS is still asleep.
Dropped hubby at 8 am to a Grand final breakfast, then pick him up later from god knows when & where this afternoon/tonight after our local grand final game.
We have our clubs presentation night to go, then of course AFL grand final party, then It's All OVER thank goodness....has been a long season!
....then cricket starts  :-))

Well, the day has come that I have been dreading!.....the boys have finally decided to turn "MY" storage garage into a man cave  :-))
Mainly DS, wants the gym equipment in there, the pool table, and a lounge area.  I guess it's a great space for years to come when his mates come over, but you have no idea how much work there is move my stuff....I need to talk hubby into getting a shipping container  ;)
Naturally, DS wants to start work on it right now *sigh*
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Post by: judydawn on September 14, 2013, 12:51:30 am
Great match maddy, our young boys gave you a run for your money and experience ran out the winner last night.

What a nightmare for you - does DH know how much 'stuff' you have in the garage :-))  You could have a big garage sale, no that wouldn't work - you'd have to go out and buy it all again one day  ;D  I hope you can come to an amicable agreement so that both DS and dear Mum both have areas for their favourite toys.  There's always something happening around your place.
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Post by: maddy on September 14, 2013, 01:15:15 am
Quote from: judydawn on September 14, 2013, 12:51:30 am
does DH know how much 'stuff' you have in the garage :-))  You could have a big garage sale, no that wouldn't work - you'd have to go out and buy it all again one day  ;D 

LOL...yes, he knows how much is in there, as he had to build another shed for himself to work in....My stuff pushed him out  :P
In all honesty, a lot of it could go, but if I finally get that extension that was drawn up 6 years ago....that empties a lot of it....trouble is hubby keeps buying machinery & the renovation is put on the back burner once again  :-\
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Post by: judydawn on September 14, 2013, 01:20:17 am
Well that sounds like a deal breaker to me maddy - I'll give up my garage space if you build the extension  ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 14, 2013, 07:23:06 am
Oh Maddy I hope you find a solution. The extension would be perfect  ;)

Your DS is a lucky boy and will have years of fun in his man cave  ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 14, 2013, 10:26:01 am
Maddy build another kitchen,, :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 14, 2013, 10:42:12 am
I'm in Melbourne and catching up with 2 x DD's who competed in Tough Mudder while we went to Daylesford for the day to do our own stuff
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Post by: maddy on September 14, 2013, 11:45:52 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on September 14, 2013, 10:42:12 am
I'm in Melbourne and catching up with 2 x DD's who competed in Tough Mudder while we went to Daylesford for the day to do our own stuff

.....puffs, did you find my favourite store "lark" ?
How did the girls  go?

Quote from: obbie on September 14, 2013, 10:26:01 am
Maddy build another kitchen,, :D

I need more space than another kitchen Robyn  :P
DS spent 9 hours cleaning some of the garage today  :o He's determined to get that gym in there tomorrow....which can I ask, is it odd for an 11 year old to desire to work out on a gym set?
He loves his sport, and takes off for runs after school, but is that going too far?
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Post by: judydawn on September 14, 2013, 11:52:53 am
He probably can't wait for all his mates to come over to his man cave more than working out maddy.  Whatever the reason though, it's nice to see him sticking to the task. Does he already have all the gym equipment?
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Post by: gertbysea on September 14, 2013, 11:55:40 am
Maddy I'm loving this!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 14, 2013, 11:56:48 am
Quote from: maddy on September 14, 2013, 11:45:52 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on September 14, 2013, 10:42:12 am
I'm in Melbourne and catching up with 2 x DD's who competed in Tough Mudder while we went to Daylesford for the day to do our own stuff

.....puffs, did you find my favourite store "lark" ?
How did the girls  go?

Quote from: obbie on September 14, 2013, 10:26:01 am
Maddy build another kitchen,, :D

I need more space than another kitchen Robyn  :P
DS spent 9 hours cleaning some of the garage today  :o He's determined to get that gym in there tomorrow....which can I ask, is it odd for an 11 year old to desire to work out on a gym set?
He loves his sport, and takes off for runs after school, but is that going too far?

I have a DS who is now 30 years old and he has been sport and fitness fanatic since around the same age as your DS Maddy.
They could do a lot worse and at least they are staying out of trouble LOL  ;D
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Post by: maddy on September 14, 2013, 11:57:07 am
He does Judy...some of it his Dads....wish he was just as dedicated to his school work though....AHH, I now have black mail material now  ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on September 14, 2013, 11:58:44 am
MF so what you doing today?
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Post by: maddy on September 14, 2013, 11:59:13 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on September 14, 2013, 11:56:48 am
I have a DS who is now 30 years old and he has been sport and fitness fanatic since around the same age as your DS Maddy.
They could do a lot worse and at least they are staying out of trouble LOL  ;D

Too true MF  :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 14, 2013, 12:03:14 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on September 14, 2013, 11:58:44 am
MF so what you doing today?


You will laugh but we are about to go to an Indian restaurant for lunch as we are hanging  out for a hot spicy curry. Love Italian food but curry is calling us  ;D

Have already sourced an Indian restaurant in St Petersburg for our last night in Russia too.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 14, 2013, 12:15:48 pm
I am with ya. Sometimes you need a bit of spice. Go for it!

Gert

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Post by: cookie1 on September 14, 2013, 12:23:08 pm
Maddy as your DS gets older it will be comforting to know that he is in his 'man cave' with his mates.
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Post by: Thermesa on September 14, 2013, 01:06:50 pm
Baking for the spring fair at school tomorrow and looking for my butterfly. Still can't find it. Had to get the mix master out to finish the icing!!!
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Post by: judydawn on September 15, 2013, 04:40:17 am
Having a day at home today and DD and her family just visited.  She went home with a bunch of spring onions and parsley, a few jars of sundried tomatoes (excess stock  :-))) and 5 packs of meat from my freezer. 
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Post by: Thermesa on September 15, 2013, 07:25:00 am
Room in the freezer again JD!
I found my missing butterfly. In the drawer all along.
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Post by: droverjess on September 15, 2013, 08:38:43 am
How lovely JD.
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Post by: mab19 on September 15, 2013, 08:41:04 am
House work this morning and then sewing in the afternoon
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Post by: mcmich on September 15, 2013, 08:45:51 am
Quote from: judydawn on September 15, 2013, 04:40:17 am
Having a day at home today and DD and her family just visited.  She went home with a bunch of spring onions and parsley, a few jars of sundried tomatoes (excess stock  :-))) and 5 packs of meat from my freezer. 

Sounds like a lovely day JD. My children have been known to "shop" out of my freezer.
DS and his girlfriend came up from Sydney, picked up mum and stepdaughter, we all went out for lunch. We had a great day.
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Post by: Yvette on September 15, 2013, 10:13:24 am
Yesterday we went to gold class movies and I got some nice presses for our 25th wedding anniversary
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Post by: mcmich on September 15, 2013, 10:24:34 am
Happy anniversary Yvette and DH.  :D
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Post by: Yvette on September 15, 2013, 10:34:15 am
Thanks Mich
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Post by: judydawn on September 15, 2013, 10:37:12 am
Congratulations on your silver wedding anniversary Yvette.
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Post by: obbie on September 15, 2013, 10:37:39 am
Happy anniversary Yvette :)

hello Michell, you are back..


all weekend at the garden show, I am sun burnt..  :-\

anyway had a great weekend.
kids on play dates

 DS won 2 medals at soccer grand finals yesterday, so all good..
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Post by: Yvette on September 15, 2013, 10:54:52 am
Thanks Judy and Obbie  :) :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 15, 2013, 11:11:48 am
Congratulation Yvette.
We have had a busy weekend again. DD played in a lacrosse final yesterday - it was nailbiting again as the lead kept changing, but in the end, her team won and are into the final next week. We had a family celebration for her birthday in the afternoon, and today she had a dance competition. Her troupe danced really well and I'm really proud of her and impressed with how much she has improved she she first started. She was a little disappointed that they didn't place, but the competition was really strong.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 15, 2013, 11:50:29 am
Congratulations on your Silver Wedding Anniversary Yvette. :)

Congratulations to your DD on making the lacrosse final with her team ES. :) Good luck for next weeks final ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 15, 2013, 11:51:17 am
Congratulations Yvette and DH.
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Post by: Katiej on September 15, 2013, 12:21:45 pm
Congratulations Yvette!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 15, 2013, 02:50:35 pm
Congratulations on your wedding anniversary  Yvette  ;D

Well done to your DD Sue  :D
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Post by: Bedlam on September 15, 2013, 03:22:32 pm
Congratulations yvette and hubby.
Well we have finally organised our holiday to New zealand. Fly out tomorrow!
Booked the helicopter and walk for the glacier and a train trip from christchurch to aukland . I always say you should cherish the planning of a holiday as the holiday itself comes and goes so quickly. Just hadnt planned much for thiis one. Much better now.
Jen, you have a fantastic trip.
Sue, good luck for the final to DD
Enjoy russia MF and DH
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Post by: droverjess on September 15, 2013, 09:14:06 pm
Congrats Yvette and DH.
Enjoy holiday Bedlam.
Looking forward to pics MF, my best chance of seeing Russia. LOL.
NZ is one of my fav places, and if we'd been younger we could have gone there easily to live!  Ah well we are getting settled now!
Well done to DD ES.

DD starts her MSc tmro.

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Post by: goldfish on September 15, 2013, 09:28:56 pm
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Congratulations, Yvette and to your DH, too . .  :D
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Post by: goldfish on September 15, 2013, 09:31:09 pm
To all those travellers out there, keep safe and have a wonderful trip!

DJ - your energy and enthusiasm = endless and inspiring!! ;D ;D 
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Post by: droverjess on September 15, 2013, 10:01:46 pm
Aw... GF thankyou very much, am going to sleep with a smile tonight.
I am just a home loving country gal  ;)
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Post by: Yvette on September 15, 2013, 10:02:03 pm
Thank you ladies

Congrats on the win ES

Have a great holiday Bedlam
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Post by: gertbysea on September 15, 2013, 10:11:57 pm
Quote from: Bedlam on September 15, 2013, 03:22:32 pm
Congratulations yvette and hubby.
Well we have finally organised our holiday to New zealand. Fly out tomorrow!
Booked the helicopter and walk for the glacier and a train trip from christchurch to aukland . I always say you should cherish the planning of a holiday as the holiday itself comes and goes so quickly. Just hadnt planned much for thiis one. Much better now.
Jen, you have a fantastic trip.
Sue, good luck for the final to DD
Enjoy russia MF and DH

Sounds wonderful Bedlam. Hope we see pics of the glacier. Enjoy"

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on September 15, 2013, 10:50:12 pm
All the talk of travels and seeing all the beautiful photos from around the world is giving me itchy feet.

For now it's wonderful enjoying "traveling" via the forum.  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 15, 2013, 10:54:56 pm
This forum has really gone global . Crazy we are.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on September 15, 2013, 11:53:18 pm
Enjoy your holiday Bedlam, we're enjoying all this travelling.  Many of us just going along for the ride but getting so much enjoyment from all these holidays to different countries.
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Post by: mab19 on September 16, 2013, 12:00:59 am
Have a great holiday Bedlam.
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Post by: Wonder on September 16, 2013, 12:04:22 am
Have a wonderful holiday Bedlam. I'm loving experiencing everyone elses travels at the moment.

I'm back working today but we have been recovering for the last 2 days from DD's party. We have so much rubbish and left over food to sort through. Unfortunately I fly interstate this afternoon for work so will have to get all the food in the freezer and deal with it over the next few months. I did manage to make a dozen beef pies with some of the leftover roast beef and 1 large and 6 small shepherds pie with all the leftover lamb. Will put all the pork and cauliflower bake in the freezer.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 16, 2013, 01:36:12 am
Have a great time in NZ Bedlam it's a beautiful country. :)

Hope your DD!s party went well Wonder  :)
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Post by: obbie on September 16, 2013, 02:57:11 am
at work
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Post by: Katiej on September 16, 2013, 05:04:31 am
Just checked into hospital as I'm having the surgery on my nose today. Not looking forward to it.
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Post by: astarra on September 16, 2013, 05:09:20 am
Good luck Katie.  :-* :-*
Hope all goes well for you.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 16, 2013, 05:13:10 am
I hope all goes well Katie.
Bedlam have a wonderful trip. The helicopter ride on the glacier is fun and the train trip is too.
Happy 25 th wedding anniversary Yvette.

Didn't get on yesterday as we had visitors all day. It was fun. Then a meeting last night. This morning was the ironing. I need to persuade DH to do the bathrooms for me as I am putting a cream on my hands to eat away the sun damage and skin cancers. If I get water on the cream washes off. My hands look disgusting and scare people, but when it is  done in a couple of weeks ( it takes 6-7 weeks) and gets better I will have hands that look human again. Fortunately I can still cook, DH just has to wash the dishes. Lucky I have a thermomix.
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Post by: Brumington on September 16, 2013, 05:18:26 am
Love NZ - you'll have a great time bedlam. So much to do and such natural beauty.

Good luck with the op Katie. Hope all goes well.

I'm still recovering from four days of food poisoning. You'll all be pleased to know that it was a non TMX meal!
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Post by: jo_nz on September 16, 2013, 05:36:38 am
I love NZ too!   ;)  Have a great trip Bedlam

Oh no, Brumington, that's no good.  Glad you're on the mend. 
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2013, 06:30:12 am
Good luck with the op Katie  :-* :-* :-*

Might as well throw my problem in the ring too - a chest infection has kept me low for the past few days and now hopefully the antibiotics will do their job and I will be able to visit Geoff.  Doctor said leave it for another couple of days. 

This probably isn't as bad as your food poisoning Brumington - hope you start feeling better soon.

Good luck with getting DH to clean the bathroom for you Cookie.
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Post by: Wonder on September 16, 2013, 06:32:28 am
all the best for your op Katie, I'm sure it will go well and you will be so pleased you went through with it.

Judy, hope you are feeling better.
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Post by: obbie on September 16, 2013, 06:33:15 am
take care katie.
Hope you are feeling better Judy.
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2013, 06:37:41 am
Thanks girls, I'll be fine in a day or two.
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Post by: Katiej on September 16, 2013, 06:44:21 am
I'm glad the doctor gave you something Judy, hope you feel better soon, rest up xx

Food poisoning can be awful, hope you're better soon.

I'm waiting at the hospital still, bored and thirsty.
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Post by: Brumington on September 16, 2013, 06:53:07 am
Oh no Judy. That's awful. Glad you have something from the doctor. Hopefully you'll be able to see your DH in a few days.
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Post by: mab19 on September 16, 2013, 06:59:36 am
Good luck with the op Katie. Hope all goes well.

Judy and Brumington, hope you both feel better soon.
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Post by: droverjess on September 16, 2013, 07:01:52 am
Good luck Katie.
Get well soon Brum and JD.
Take care of those hands cookie.

Xxxxx
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 16, 2013, 07:14:58 am
Hope you both feel better soon JD and Brumington .
Good luck Katie and hope its not too painful.
At least you get out of the dish washing cookie and I hope you will be happy with the end result  :D
How is Geoff doing Judy?
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2013, 07:17:38 am
Haven't seen him for 2 days but I believe he is OK MF.  This morning I was phoned by the RN and offered a private room for him so with his sister going in today, I asked her to check it out and either accept or reject it as she saw fit.  It sounds as if it will go ahead though so I daresay by the time I am able to visit on Wednesday, Geoff will be in his new room.  Will speak to his sister later today and find out how Geoff was whilst she was there.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 16, 2013, 07:31:43 am
That's good Judy as a private room will be good especially when he has visitors.
Hope you start to feel much better soon and rest up while you can  :)
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Post by: goldfish on September 16, 2013, 07:32:30 am
All the best, Katie.. hope you have a very speedy recovery!!

Judy, do hope you feel better soon. It seems everyone has had some kind of flu/ infections and some quite severe over the last month or so. Hope the ab's kick quickly!

Brumington... Hope you're better very soon.. Food poisoning is certainly no picnic!!
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Post by: mcmich on September 16, 2013, 08:23:12 am
Hope all our unwell folk are feeling better real soon.  :)
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Post by: Yvette on September 16, 2013, 08:31:11 am
Good luck Katie

Hope you are feeling better soon Judy
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 16, 2013, 08:44:43 am
Wishing you a speedy recovery after your op Katie :-* :-*
I hope your antibiotics kick in soon Judy so you can get to visit Geoff in his new room.Will he have a view?
Glad to hear you are recovering after your food poisoning Brummginton.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 16, 2013, 08:46:39 am
I hope you recover quickly Judy and Brumington.
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Post by: courton on September 16, 2013, 10:07:39 am
Judy please take care - my DD's flu/ chest infection turned to pneunomia while I ended up in hospital with mine. 
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 16, 2013, 10:39:39 am
Good luck Katie.
Enjoy your holiday Bedlam.
Hope those that aren't well, all fell better soon.
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Post by: Katiej on September 16, 2013, 11:39:45 am
Thanks everyone.  I've had my operation and am now resting in my room.
DH visited which made me feel better.  Looking forward to going home tomorrow.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 16, 2013, 11:42:11 am
Good to hear you are resting Katie. :-* :-*
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2013, 12:26:04 pm
Sleep tight Katie, pleasant dreams xx
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 16, 2013, 12:54:54 pm
I'm glad your op is over Katie & I hope everything improves for you now.
Judy, I hope you start feeling better soon.
I had to go to the show grounds today to pick up some of our exhibits and our prize ribbons. I am really chuffed because I won the Laucke flour prize for the most outstanding bakery product in the open cooking section of the Show and have come home with a big trophy. Not sure where I will put it ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 16, 2013, 01:05:46 pm
Congratulations again ES this time for the most outstanding bakery product.The trophy is magnificent. 8) Keep it in the kitchen where everyone can see it ;) :D
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2013, 01:14:53 pm
Wow, is that the biggest trophy you've won ES?  You're a star and deserve it, congratulations.
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Post by: deedub on September 16, 2013, 01:19:11 pm
Wow that's some trophy ES, congratulations! I hope we can get to the Melbourne show this year and see some of the baking.
Sorry to hear a few people have bugs and ops etc to deal with, get well soon everyone!
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Post by: goldfish on September 16, 2013, 01:30:02 pm
Congratulations, ES.... Very well deserved!!! Just fantastic!!!! :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 16, 2013, 01:39:12 pm
CC, I'd be too embarrassed to put the trophy in the kitchen 8)
Judy, it is by far and large the biggest trophy I have ever won!
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Post by: gertbysea on September 16, 2013, 02:13:28 pm
OMG that is the biggest cup of all time .ES !  Well done. I bet you are chuffed. I am proud to know you. Remember us when. Lol!

Gert

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Post by: cookie1 on September 16, 2013, 02:45:53 pm
Wow, congratulations ES. the trophy is great. It must be very exciting for you and well deserved.
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Post by: mcmich on September 16, 2013, 07:38:31 pm
Congratulations ES. That is one impressive trophy. The star tree is gorgeous - a very deserving winner.  ;D
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Post by: droverjess on September 16, 2013, 08:32:34 pm
Glad you're ok Katie, sleep well.
Wow ES!!!! impressive baking and even more impressive trophy!
It needs to be in FULL view and full of bubbles, I am sure Gert will agree!

I Mended the Victorian range today with a cut piece of firebrick and fire cement. I then lit it to cure the cement. We need to get some anthracite, wood is not hot enough as most heat goes up flue! However as we have no other heating any heat is welcome!
However tmro the builder is fitting a removable plate in the chimney so when we do not have it on all our  other heat does not vanish up the chimney.  The oven smoked a lot but I filled all the cracks I could find with more fire cement.

Made mince and potatoe tattie pot in the slow cooker, yum and warmed us up. It is getting very autumnal.
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Post by: mcmich on September 16, 2013, 08:42:50 pm
You are a Jill of all trades DJ. Amazing - gardening, Nanny, dog trainer, knitter of blankets just to name a few. Hope you get the heating sorted before winter.
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Post by: droverjess on September 16, 2013, 09:34:53 pm
Yes mcmich we hope so too!
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Post by: obbie on September 16, 2013, 09:36:59 pm
Great trophy ES.
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Post by: Katiej on September 16, 2013, 10:11:52 pm
Wow ES, great trophy - congratulations it was well deserved.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 16, 2013, 10:12:11 pm
Exactly my first thought DJ. I would hold several bottles I should think.

DJ don't forget to remove the cover when using your Victorian Range!

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on September 17, 2013, 01:01:06 am
You are certainly doing what you love most DJ, fixing and making things right is your forte for sure. Nice to hear how everything is progressing.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 17, 2013, 01:34:01 am
Wow DJ you are certainly capable of doing whatever is needed. I admire you.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 17, 2013, 06:11:32 am
You are doing a wonderful job DJ and you seem to be enjoying it too  :)
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Post by: droverjess on September 17, 2013, 06:49:39 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on September 16, 2013, 10:12:11 pm

DJ don't forget to remove the cover when using your Victorian Range!

Gert

No I won't but as it is very messy and not very efficient ( there was a reason they were taken out of so many homes) I imagine it will be covered more than used. I think they were designed for coal so,we will try anthracite as it is cleaner (smokeless). As a feature though its lovely. The previous owner left the black leading cream too so when we've finished the kitchen I will try to polish it back up to glory. It is certainly battered as I had to put so much fire cement in the cracks. However I think it will be ok and think in the end the oven could be used in a power cut. I need to seal the oven door with fire rope, but we need to lift the door off and steam clean it on the inside to remove years or soot and grime or the rope won't stick with the special glue.

If the weathers ok it is a gardening day today for me. DH away working today. Builder and electrician in the house. I hope to plant tulip bulbs and generally weed and tidy up. Weather says cloudy, currently 8'C. We have had a lot of rain so the flower beds are very wet. I tidied the geraniums last night but wonder how much longer they'll flower. Will try to over winter in green house, but need to read up on how and when to do that.
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Post by: obbie on September 17, 2013, 07:28:43 am
Gosh Jess, you are amazing with all you are doing..
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Post by: mcmich on September 17, 2013, 08:12:36 am
I'm exhausted just reading all that DJ.
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Post by: mab19 on September 17, 2013, 10:09:56 am
Wow DJ you are certainly keeping yourself busy :)

I spent the morning on the phone trying to sort out several problems.  Firstly with a Government Dept whose incompetence is unbelievable. Then with a local business who still hasn't delivered the stove & freezer that I ordered nearly 3 weeks ago, and then they had the wrong delivery address and I had made it quite clear where they were to be delivered to, and lastly  with the electricity company who have not sent me a bill since we moved in here 6 months ago.  They tell me there is no meter as it has been removed.  The damned thing is in the box at the front of the house where you can't miss it and we have seen a meter reader reading it. 

What is wrong with people these days, they just don't seem to care. 

Ok have had my whinge now so will get back in my box.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 17, 2013, 11:50:59 am
Mab. Take a photo of the metre and end it to them. Or just play the game. Itis soooooo frustrating .

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on September 17, 2013, 12:19:37 pm
Mab I sympathise. They drive you crazy.
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 17, 2013, 01:19:32 pm
Congratulations ES. Wow that's one huge trophy. Take a few bubbles to fill that ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 17, 2013, 01:28:23 pm
Now, that's an idea Kimmyh :)
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Post by: droverjess on September 17, 2013, 08:37:21 pm
Got some gardening, mainly weeding, done before rain stopped me. Did some dog training, and lots of research on net about re enamelling baths and looked at hurdles for the garden.  Few phone calls regarding the house project. Went out for hinges and door handles to builders merchant 10 miles away as we had the wrong ones. Always something to do here.
Electrician has somehow cut off supply to washing machine, and washing far too wet to get out, will sort it tomorrow.

Sympathies Mab, we all have times like that.
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Post by: obbie on September 17, 2013, 09:42:23 pm
Mab, I would take a photo and send it, like Gert says.

School hols start friday here
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Post by: Katiej on September 18, 2013, 02:24:25 am
Very frustrating Mab.
Hope they sort it out soon.

I'm just staying quiet at home resting after my nasal surgery. Feeling a bit sick and sorry for myself. My DH is taking good care of me.
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Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2013, 02:42:40 am
Same here Katie - such a waste of time isn't it >:(   I want to visit Geoff again today though as we have 3 lots of visitors going in, it never rains but it pours.  I won't stay too long but need to put in an appearance.  I went in mid afternoon yesterday to make sure he settled well in his new single room - a week under 6 5 months since he went into Morpeth and finally has his own room.  He was very happy with it yesterday so hope he still feels the same today. He played bingo on Monday for the first time, won a game and was rewarded with a small chocolate.  Nice to see he is joining in activities and enjoying them.  
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 18, 2013, 02:58:06 am
Congrats ES! What a magnificent cup :D
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Post by: astarra on September 18, 2013, 03:31:14 am
Hope you feel better soon Katie.  :-*

Wow Congrats ES - that is one huge trophy  :o :o :o :o :o & very well deserved.  :D
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Post by: Katiej on September 18, 2013, 03:48:22 am
Wow it's been six months since Geoff moved into Morpeth, doesn't seem that long. I'm sure he will appreciate having his own room. It's great that he is joining in activities.

You need to look after yourself too Judy and get better.
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Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2013, 04:10:27 am
I'm doing my best Katie but it's hard when people rely on you. Your comment made me do a recount, make that 5 months in Morpeth. I was taking into account the 5 weeks in hospital prior to that.
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Post by: Katiej on September 18, 2013, 04:16:20 am
The time has gone fast though.

I know what you mean, you do have responsibilities with Geoff and your Mum, and even if you're sick you still have those responsibilities. It's hard, but you have to rest too so you can get better.   Hoping you're feeling better soon xx
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 18, 2013, 08:59:03 am
Yes, Judy, you do have to take care of yourself.  Hope you are feeling a little better today and glad that Geoff is settled in his new room.  Those five months have flown.

Hope you are feeling a bit perkier, Katie, take care.

Mab, did you know that you do not have to pay for electricity for any billing period over 9 months (so I discovered recently!).  Well, that's the case in Victoria, don't know about anywhere else.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 18, 2013, 12:12:25 pm
Take care of yourselves Judy and Katie.
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Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2013, 12:42:12 pm
Thanks girls, doing the best I can and I am eating well - didn't seem to lose my appetite for long.
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Post by: Yvette on September 19, 2013, 06:33:17 am
Great trophy ES
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Post by: deedub on September 19, 2013, 08:27:30 am
Day off today, had to attend orientation at work for the last 2 days and seemed to spend most of the time eating! Morning tea, lunch, afternoon tea.... they certainly don't skimp on the catering at this company. Then I received an invitation (more like a request) to attend a 2 day seminar at the Windsor in November, starting with breakfast, dinner at Grossi Florentino, and so on. I could get used to this! Must remember that I'm here to work!
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Post by: cookie1 on September 19, 2013, 08:31:32 am
Deedub that sounds brilliant.

We're spending today packing the camper again as we are off to Busselton for a 4 day weekend with the car club. It should be fun, but then I will be happy to stay home for a long while.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 19, 2013, 08:49:06 am
There is a book store in Busselton selling Kribbitts cookie.

I cannot even imagin doing it all again so soon,

Have a good time.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on September 19, 2013, 09:55:40 am
Gert you are a wealth of knowledge. I will check them out. I'll also show all the Model A'ers mine.

Yes it is a bit soon but we had promised to go on this. We were supposed to go to Narrogin on another one in October but have chickened out. You need almost as much for four days as we needed for four weeks, except for food, water and emergency rations.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 19, 2013, 01:11:17 pm
Cookie I am disappointed that you are not coming to visit me.  :(
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Post by: jo_nz on September 19, 2013, 10:48:07 pm
Like most of the country (or so it seems), I've been watching the America's Cup racing this morning. 

Lost the first race today  :( , and the second got canned due to high winds.
C'mon Team NZ - one more win to bring the cup home! 
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Post by: obbie on September 20, 2013, 01:12:35 am
at work, wishing to be home cooking.

TGIF ;D

Cooking heaps this weekend, as to have meals in the freezer.
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Post by: astarra on September 20, 2013, 04:15:39 am
Looking after a miss4 who is recovering from 2 days of vomiting  :(
On the mend now but crossing fingers no-one else gets it.

We have just cut 30 fish shapes out of colored paper and put paperclips on them now making fishing rods - a stick with string and a magnet on the end.  :)  After her afternoon sleep I guess we will be 'going fishing!!'  :D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 20, 2013, 05:57:00 am
Hope she's back to normal soon, Astarra
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Post by: gertbysea on September 20, 2013, 07:11:02 am
I used to love that game Astarra. Good one to teach the kids. Keeps them busy for hours and they learn a lot. Hope the illness does not spread.

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on September 20, 2013, 07:17:06 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on September 20, 2013, 07:11:02 am
I used to love that game Astarra. Good one to teach the kids. Keeps them busy for hours and they learn a lot. Hope the illness does not spread.

Gert

Ditto
Yesterday my nephew 7 was here. Off school after sickness. School has a 48 hr policy after vomiting.
We measured all the windows for curtains and then played draughts on the iPad. Such fun and so much learning.
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Post by: obbie on September 20, 2013, 09:05:44 pm
school hols now for 2 weeks.
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Post by: deedub on September 21, 2013, 04:19:50 am
Today I'm doing as little as possible! ;)
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Post by: Katiej on September 21, 2013, 06:37:55 am
Sounds good Deb, enjoy it!
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Post by: judydawn on September 21, 2013, 09:32:46 am
Yes on our birthdays we are entitled to a day off.

Did my usual, visited Mum then Geoff but called into see Katie on the way home - nice to see she is looking good after her sinus op, a little way to go though.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 21, 2013, 10:33:42 am
We are away this weekend. Having a four day weekend in Busselton with the Model A mob. Today we went down to Augusta and then a further 5 km to Cape Leeuwin. The most south western point of Australia.
Here we are, it was a wild and wooly day but didnt rain. We did about 260km today.
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Post by: judydawn on September 21, 2013, 11:01:41 am
Weather isn't being kind to you Cookie, especially as you have no windows. I bet your group is turning heads, it's always nice to see these old cars on the road.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 21, 2013, 02:07:45 pm
Glad the weather held out for you Cookie.  :)  The car looks great.

I slept in today, then went for a bike ride. DW and I went to town and had lunch. Then I wnet ofr a swim, mowed the lawn and finished up by watching Fremantle beat Sydney.  ;D

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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 21, 2013, 02:24:20 pm
Good to hear your weekend is dry Cookie.Nice photo of the car.I remember when it use to be your avatar picture ;)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 21, 2013, 02:35:33 pm
Such a cute car, Cookie :)

I've always wondered about the comfort level in these vintage cars. Did you get it modified for comfier rides, Cookie?
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Post by: gertbysea on September 21, 2013, 09:31:13 pm
Modified is not a word you use with car enthusiasts beezeebee!  My bet is they were coldas but you never mention it! That is a long way for those old ladies I should think.

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on September 21, 2013, 10:10:50 pm
Lovely car...

Guess who was the hooligan in dog classes....... We did better in the garden than the hall.
I need to work on my timing too. It's gonna be a long road but I am very determined.
Very warm here, lovely weather for the equinox.
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Post by: obbie on September 21, 2013, 11:00:14 pm
Did i mention DH bought another old car..
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 22, 2013, 12:49:38 am
Cookie the car looks amazing. It's always windy down there.
Was that at the point where the 2 oceans meet?

What kind of car did DH buy this time Robyn?

Keep up the good work with your "hooligan" DJ. You will get the better of him in the end  :D
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Post by: maddy on September 22, 2013, 01:01:28 am
Quote from: Droverjess on September 21, 2013, 10:10:50 pm
Guess who was the hooligan in dog classes.......

LOL, oh dear...were you getting disapproving looks from the others?  :P it's like having "that" naughty child in the supermarket, doing the dying fly tantrum on the floor

Football presentations Friday night, Party last night, looking forward to catching up on stuff here today....probably not much point as 2 weeks of school hols. undoes all that you do  :-\

Enjoy the ride Cookie...a relo had a batman car, and as kids we loved to ride in it, as everyone would stare, and we thought we were so cool  :P
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Post by: obbie on September 22, 2013, 01:09:24 am
HD holden  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 22, 2013, 01:16:25 am
HD isn't bad Robyn. I can easily remember those. In fact the first big do DH and I went to he borrowed his Dad's HR which is very similar to the HD.

Well it poured last night but DH is determined to take the car out on the run today. I don't think it will be 260km long though. I have a garbage bag to put myself in if it is too wet!
Yes Gert we got lots of toots and waves. Sadly there are only about 6 Model A's here as with the awful weather most people bought their "moderns". Dumb name for new cars but that is what they say. It was an long run for the old car, a couple of people even drove theirs down from Perth on Friday.
Next year it will be the real deal and we will be here for a week. So far we have xpressions of interest from 180 cars. Not all will come. We are hoping for a few from New Zealand and possibly a couple from USA.
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Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2013, 01:25:46 am
Don't forget to cut a hole in the bag for your head cookie, we don't want to lose you  ;D

DJ, I'd loved to have seen what your doggie got up to.

A friend told me a story about her son taking his dog to training.  At one stage they had to swap dogs and he was giving the order to 'sit' to this dachshund (sausage dog to some of us).  He kept saying 'sit' and in the end the owner who was right behind him said 'he is sitting'  :D :D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 22, 2013, 01:28:11 am
Quote from: cookie1 on September 22, 2013, 01:16:25 am
HD isn't bad Robyn. I can easily remember those. In fact the first big do DH and I went to he borrowed his Dad's HR which is very similar to the HD.

Well it poured last night but DH is determined to take the car out on the run today. I don't think it will be 260km long though. I have a garbage bag to put myself in if it is too wet!
Yes Gert we got lots of toots and waves. Sadly there are only about 6 Model A's here as with the awful weather most people bought their "moderns". Dumb name for new cars but that is what they say. It was an long run for the old car, a couple of people even drove theirs down from Perth on Friday.
Next year it will be the real deal and we will be here for a week. So far we have xpressions of interest from 180 cars. Not all will come. We are hoping for a few from New Zealand and possibly a couple from USA.

Anyone need a driver?

Gert
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Post by: obbie on September 22, 2013, 04:28:33 am
Yes cookie we have a HR too
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Post by: mcmich on September 22, 2013, 10:00:58 am
A lovely day in The Valley with DH and friends.
Doesn't matter how many times I go there (often to get cheese & wine) I find something new every time.  :D
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Post by: droverjess on September 22, 2013, 10:04:42 am
That is sooooo funny JD!
He squeaked and pulled and lunged and just made a fuss. I was sooo tired after, like I'd been run over.

It is a bit difficult to do just now as we are not in the kitchen and he's not allowed in the drawing room so he is a bit cut off from us. I will persevere. Anyway must dash out now with him.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 22, 2013, 10:08:22 am
Your day sounds lovely Mich.
we had another day driving around this part of the world. It rained today so we had to rug up in the car. I would have loved to,stop off in one of the winery's for a small tipple but not possible. Next year we are going to have a bus to take people to the winery.
I needed my orange rubbish bag Judy but I tore the hole in the other end for my head. Some joker would have kept pulling the drawstring if I had put that part round my head.
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Post by: courton on September 22, 2013, 01:16:04 pm
Had a lovely relaxing day by the pool. The sun was shining and DH made lunch for both of us. I just lounged around all afternoon and read. Bliss!
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Post by: cookie1 on September 22, 2013, 01:47:48 pm
That sounds lovely Courton.
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Post by: droverjess on September 22, 2013, 08:45:06 pm
Quote from: courton on September 22, 2013, 01:16:04 pm
Had a lovely relaxing day by the pool. The sun was shining and DH made lunch for both of us. I just lounged around all afternoon and read. Bliss!

Sounds lovely. ;D

We fetched more sheep, and did lots of washing. >:( can't wait for the house to be finished. 2 to 3 months then the decorating....
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Post by: Emme on September 22, 2013, 09:26:12 pm
Mcmich, Cookie and Courton your days sound wonderful, weather here is still rain on most days.

DJ, at least you weren't told that you were  wasting your time.  When I took our first pup to puppy school the teacher took one look and said " Agh, a terrier, you are wasting your time, they cannot be trained".   ;D  Hang in there

Marie
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Post by: droverjess on September 22, 2013, 09:39:04 pm
Well marie not yet. The JRT was a saint in comparison!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 23, 2013, 04:09:07 am
DJ good luck to your DH and hope all goes well  :)
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Post by: mab19 on September 23, 2013, 07:31:03 am
We had a plumber and handy man here today to install the new stove.  So glad the old one is gone.  Maybe I can now have both oven and top on together without the top going out. 
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Post by: droverjess on September 23, 2013, 07:40:20 am
Sounds good man, I only have two rings and  *: at present. Aga back tomorrow in a completely bare kitchen. Shall we have bets on how long before the kitchen is finished. DH is installing it...........................
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Post by: gertbysea on September 23, 2013, 07:48:52 am
Quote from: Droverjess on September 23, 2013, 07:40:20 am
Sounds good man, I only have two rings and  *: at present. Aga back tomorrow in a completely bare kitchen. Shall we have bets on how long before the kitchen is finished. DH is installing it...........................

Oh dear. Anywhere between one week and six weeks!

Gett
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 23, 2013, 10:57:50 am
If it was my DH it would be 6 years and he would have demolished half the house while trying   ;)
Not a handyman at all.
Good Luck DJ it will look amazing when finished  :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 23, 2013, 11:05:25 am
Your DH takes you on nice holidays though MF  ;D

DJ, it won't be long I'm sure. 

Margaret, glad you have a new stove , get cooking now.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 23, 2013, 11:28:51 am
Yes JD you are right and although not a handyman around the home he is a very hard worker and has worked long hours over the years. Has cut down in the last couple of years. Still works long hours but takes more annual leave instead of retiring.  ;)
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Post by: droverjess on September 23, 2013, 10:22:27 pm
Well part of the kitchen arrived today, all so there are no more excuses. It took 5 minutes to rip out the old cupboards and work top. Think it will be a few weeks, but lovely to have an oven. The weather is better this week so we are back bbqing but last week was too wet.
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Post by: obbie on September 23, 2013, 11:21:43 pm
Can't wait for the photos Jess :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 24, 2013, 05:13:10 am
Relaxing morning here watching the countryside go by. Blue in the sky today which is nice. We are cruising until mid afternoon when we stop for a few hours so a nice relaxing day on board the ship. It's lovely not having to rush out.
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Post by: judydawn on September 24, 2013, 05:32:21 am
They were always the times we loved the most MF, relaxing and in no hurry to do anything.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 24, 2013, 05:47:54 am
DJ   I hope your kitchen is making some progress.
MF enjoy the resting, it sounds lovely. I learned over the weekend that going on Model A weekends is very hectic. Today I am doing nothing, despite everything needing doing!
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Post by: gertbysea on September 24, 2013, 05:50:05 am
'Twas sort of fun though eh?

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on September 24, 2013, 05:55:05 am
Sure was. They talk about young people kicking up their heels until all hours. The 85+ ones were they ones staying up half the night. I couldn't match them. I will be a mess after as week of it next year. I'll have to go to Forumfest to recover. ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on September 24, 2013, 06:51:37 am
Yeah well they don't  have  much time left so they make the most of it!

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on September 24, 2013, 07:03:05 am
Progress cookie, what's that?
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 24, 2013, 07:07:26 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on September 24, 2013, 06:51:37 am
Yeah well they don't  have  much time left so they make the most of it!

Gert

They're getting to the age where they truly appreciate that it is a short time living and a long time dead. So they better party when while they still can. 

I went out for a bike ride and a run before work.  The wind was howling terribly.  I was really fast with the wind at my back, pretty slow riding into it and leaning sideways riding across it. This is the third day of strong wind and showers. It is getting old.
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 24, 2013, 07:47:03 am
how true dd
my mum just drove across the nullabor with her friend, she's 75 and left dad at home for six weeks, she sent us a txt saying she was in adelaide ::)
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Post by: cookie1 on September 24, 2013, 09:15:33 am
Quote from: Droverjess on September 24, 2013, 07:03:05 am
Progress cookie, what's that?
ROFL.
I usually love the rainy weather, but I am getting tired of it too. The wind can be expensive on the Port purchases.  :-))
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Post by: Thermesa on September 24, 2013, 11:58:59 am
A private room will be much more peaceful.

We had visitors for 4 days so enjoying a quiet night with both boys in bed at normal time rather than negotiating getting overtired. Missed having someone clean my kitchen after dinner though.
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Post by: Wonder on September 24, 2013, 10:32:04 pm
now that DH is working I got up with him but decided against the gym and enjoying my smoothie outside in the sun and finally getting a chance to catch up on the forum. Life with both of us working full time and not from home is going to take a bit of adjusting for all of us, but I'm sure we will get into a routine before too long.
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Post by: obbie on September 25, 2013, 01:27:43 am
Wonder, it takes time, and the kids adjust.

enjoy weekends like us.. :)
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Post by: droverjess on September 25, 2013, 10:11:09 pm
Yes cookie progress. Aga back and working, first meal tonight. Yippee.
Next week the windows.
Waiting for kitchen parts. A part delivery came Monday but nothing we could start with.... Rang and now still waiting , will ring again tomro then need to pin DH down!
Old tiles on window sill need removing before Monday. I asked them to do the kitchen windows first.
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Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2013, 10:53:14 pm
How wonderful DJ, cooking can commence at last in your lovely aga.  Love to see a picture of you standing, stirring something right there.
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Post by: Emme on September 26, 2013, 12:41:33 am
Things are progressing DJ, green with envy re the Aga.  Would love one of those.  ;D

Marie
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Post by: Wonder on September 26, 2013, 12:43:05 am
Sounds great DJ, I would love to cook on an aga. Will be great to see pictures once you are all done.
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Post by: astarra on September 26, 2013, 01:24:11 am
Great DJ - you deserve it.  :)
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I am watching my DD cook in my Thermomix . Luckily she is having a mental health day as I am having mental health hangover day.

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Post by: Wonder on September 26, 2013, 03:37:29 am
Looks good Gert, is that a sweet potato tower?
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Post by: Emme on September 26, 2013, 03:53:45 am
You can take it easy today then Gert, looking good ;D

Marie
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Post by: gertbysea on September 26, 2013, 03:56:31 am
Too funny. My Dd has to measure everything exactly but in the end it is perfect. She can teach me !

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Mis en place

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Post by: courton on September 26, 2013, 04:18:51 am
Looking good Gert! Love it when DDs take over the kitchen! Love the apron too BTW!  ;D  ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on September 26, 2013, 04:20:54 am
In your kitchen Gert?
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 26, 2013, 04:28:32 am
What a lovely DD you have Gert.
You must post a photo when its cooked as it looks yummy. :)
Will you have room for it after all that food and Grange last night?  ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 26, 2013, 04:30:53 am
looks Good Gretchen ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on September 26, 2013, 04:45:22 am
Quote from: courton on September 26, 2013, 04:18:51 am
Looking good Gert! Love it when DDs take over the kitchen! Love the apron too BTW!  ;D  ;D ;D

Lovely apron. DD has the pink diva one.

Yup my kitchen as DD' is having a mental health two days here as she has been working with her DH 24/7 and the. Honeymoon is over. LOL!

Sometimes you need a break eh?


Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 26, 2013, 04:47:46 am
Hope she enjoys the break Gert.
At least te honeymoon was fabulous  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 26, 2013, 04:49:00 am
Yeah she has been telling me to make this meatloaf for ages. The red tomato sauce is cooking in the Thermothingy  while the loaf is cooking in the Varoma. I added a chopped chilli to the sauce when she wasn't looking. Surprise!

Gert
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Post by: astarra on September 26, 2013, 04:52:38 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on September 26, 2013, 04:49:00 am
Yeah she has been telling me to make this meatloaf for ages. The red tomato sauce is cooking in the Thermothingy  while the loaf is cooking in the Varoma. I added a chopped chilli to the sauce when she wasn't looking. Surprise!

Gert

LOL Gert!!  :D
I have yet to try the meatloaf too.  :-[
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Post by: judydawn on September 26, 2013, 04:57:27 am
She certainly looks like she knows what she's doing Gert, must confess I have never made it either - long winded recipes put me off :-))  It will be interesting to read your review of the recipe later tonight.

You 3 might have so much fun DD may decide she'd rather be with you than return to her old life - I can just see you pushing her out the door after 2 days though  ;D  Crack another bottle open Gert.
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Post by: Jamberie on September 26, 2013, 05:17:21 am
The meatloaf is yummy :)
That reminds me to make it again!
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Post by: Wonder on September 26, 2013, 05:26:03 am
That meatloaf looks great, i've never tried it either as we haven't been big fans of mince cooked in the TMX but I guess i could always just brown it a little in the oven at the end.
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Post by: Jamberie on September 26, 2013, 05:45:29 am
Yes Wonder,  a brown in the oven would be good. Don't forget the prosciutto wrapping as it hides the grey outer after steaming :)
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Oops I forgot to take a pic with the sauce. Shame as it really made it

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on September 26, 2013, 06:19:58 am
I would have added greens and a salad but don't tell DD?

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on September 26, 2013, 06:24:58 am
Yes Jamberie and the sauce on top. It was really delicious. Only took 35minutes to cook and the one chilli was great in the sauce with plenty left over for another meal. Good kiddies meal as the sauce had lots of veggies in it.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on September 26, 2013, 07:32:52 am
I love how you are using the kribbitt as a book stand. I didn't think I needed one as I don't have a tablet of any sort.

Do I really need it though? I don't have a book stand either. Will think about it and maybe Santa will bring me one?
After all....I have been very good all year.  ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on September 26, 2013, 08:08:57 am
The Kribbitt is good for the EDC but nothing much bigger.  You should get one anyway because Santa might bring you an IPad since you are a good girl.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 26, 2013, 08:41:17 am
Lovely food Gert.Even better that you didn't cook it And just enjoyed the end result. ;) ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 26, 2013, 09:38:51 am
nearly time for secret santa again
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 26, 2013, 11:20:00 am
Great food Gert. We enjoyed this too. Must make again. Love the sauce.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 26, 2013, 12:20:12 pm
I've never made this either but it does look nice. Did your DD notice the added chilli Gert?
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Post by: droverjess on September 26, 2013, 09:15:14 pm
Lovely food and lovely DD!

We had proper lunch today, mince cooked with onions and carrots with mash and broccoli, cooked on Aga. Tonight the 3 had pizza express pizzas ( bought on special offer only) and I had left over chicken. It is so good after 10 weeks to have a cooker and oven. Even with nothing else in kitchen except fridge, DW, and work bench!!!!

Been calculating quotes and looking for best options on curtains and appliances today. Have lost my cooker catalogue which is really annoying as the fine details of each oven are in there but not on website.
Found cheaper same material for curtains, but it came out exactly the same as the offered discount for staying with firm already quoted. Will have to decide soon. Chased up missing kitchen parts too. They want to send out the next lot of kitchen stuff but we can't cope til we've done this bit. We are getting very pressed for space as the tradesmen have taken over three out of five bedrooms and we've had to empty them. DH moving his office ( = PC ) elsewhere temporarily next week as trying to work with all the drills going is mighty hard.

Think we might have found suitable fabric for living room, but I have asked for a large returnable sample to be sure. It has 4 large windows and is tricky to get right. We will have to live with our choices for the next 20 years!
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Post by: obbie on September 26, 2013, 09:43:54 pm
Yes, It would be hard with so many tradies at once.
Can't wait to see photos of when the house is finished
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Post by: gertbysea on September 26, 2013, 10:13:16 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on September 26, 2013, 12:20:12 pm
I've never made this either but it does look nice. Did your DD notice the added chilli Gert?

Yes she did and said it made the dish. She has made the mushroom version as well but thought it bland too.

Gert
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Post by: maddy on September 27, 2013, 01:11:40 am
Quote from: obbie on September 26, 2013, 09:38:51 am
nearly time for secret santa again

Speaking of SS, WHERE IS AMY?

DJ...way to go, your on a roll  ;)

Have a Birthday tonight & Grand final party tomorrow, so working out what food I'll make today for both of them......BTW, GO FREO  :P sad our boys didn't make it this year but I definitely don't want the Hawks to win!!!





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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2013, 01:16:42 am
Maddy, should be a good weekend for sport.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 27, 2013, 01:18:23 am
Maddy that is nice of you to want  Freo to win.  I feel the same, although it is hard to swap from Eagles to them, even for a day.
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Post by: maddy on September 27, 2013, 01:23:04 am
DD barracks for FREO....mind you, I only think its because their colours are purple  :P
They have been brilliant and really deserve it...Hawthorn have won enough!
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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2013, 01:34:01 am
I'm sure most interstaters will want Freo to win - after 19 years in the competition, it's time.  Go Freo but please change your song, it's terrible  :-))



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Post by: cookie1 on September 27, 2013, 06:45:19 am
I agree about their song Judy. It is painful.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/27/ebe9yvu7.jpg)

I am going to the Royal Show tomorrow. DD doesn't want the Dockers to win, so we will be able to have a war at the show.
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 27, 2013, 08:04:10 am
cleaning,  sorting out my kitchen and cupboards, the kids play room and the linen cupboards

I don't really do football but hope the dockers win ;D
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Post by: KarenH on September 27, 2013, 08:23:41 am
Packed up and drove to Robe for a week with the kids (school holidays).  Stopped at Murray Bridge to see the legendary Bunyip in the river there.  DH and I remember it from our childhood.  Both our boys were terrified and ran away at top speed and just wanted to get in the car and get out of there :D it was funny once we had calmed them down  ;D
Now we are here and all ready for a relaxing week.  Hope the weather improves though!  Have arranged a surprise scenic flight for DH in a tiger moth - including aerobatics!

Go the Dockers!
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Post by: djinni373 on September 27, 2013, 08:29:34 am
Clueless about football? but hope your DH like his surprise flight KarenH.
I sent DH up in a spitfire over the Blue Mountains a few years ago. He loved it but was a little green around the gills afterwards ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 27, 2013, 08:42:31 am
Karen that will be lovely for your DH. I hope you enjoy your break. I remember the Bunyip. DD was scared stiff too and we had to promise not to go back there. Obviously we haven't been there for many years.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 27, 2013, 09:06:51 am
Too funny Karen. What an exciting time you are having.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2013, 10:24:40 am
Oh dear Karen, I must have forgotten how scary it is for little ones  ;D  I hope they sleep well tonight.

Hope the weather improves for DH's flight and that he enjoys it. 

Have fun guys.
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Post by: Katiej on September 27, 2013, 10:26:47 am
I'm guessing they won't be singing the bunyip song anymore!

Have a great time away.
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Post by: KarenH on September 27, 2013, 10:32:50 am
Quote from: Katiej on September 27, 2013, 10:26:47 am
I'm guessing they won't be singing the bunyip song anymore!

Have a great time away.

No, the bunyip song is definitely off the playlist now :D :D :D.  We had to listen to Village People the rest of the way in the car instead
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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2013, 10:41:53 am
Katie & I met for lunch today - here we are  ;D
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Post by: snappy on September 27, 2013, 10:48:58 am
Lovely photo JD. 😊

Katie, your lunch looks very healthy!
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Post by: Katiej on September 27, 2013, 10:49:11 am
You were supposed to delete that photo Judy!

We had a lovely lunch and a long chat.  It was a special lunch as its someone's birthday tomorrow.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 27, 2013, 10:51:55 am
How lovely. Is it still cold there?  I have the fans on here. It will be a huge day all around.   

Go the dockers

Gert
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 27, 2013, 11:43:37 am
Lovely photo Katie and Judy. Happy birthday to someone for tomorrow.

Today I did the grocery shopping. I am sure you all saw me (and if you didn't I will be on you tube very soon). Yes that was me carrying the screaming, crying, naughty toddler through the aisles at Coles. And all because I let his brother choose the bag of cinnamon donuts which was supposed to be a treat for a great week and good behaviour!  Yes, that was me out for a jog this afternoon with same toddler on bike, screaming, crying and deliberately ramming into his brother. When we finally made it home, 30 minutes later, he said "gee I really enjoyed that". He is lucky I don't list him on eBay! :D How many days of school holidays left?
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Post by: Frozzie on September 27, 2013, 12:01:54 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 24, 2013, 12:00:20 pm
And I just want to add Frozzie's DD in those young ladies who make my jaded heart sing.

Gert

Just saw this now gert... Thankyou thats sweet xx
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 27, 2013, 12:15:44 pm
if I were you kimmy (and capable of running) I would have run abit faster to get away from him. I find distance makes the heart grow fonder. same thing in the supermarket - there are plenty of magazines to read at the checkout and you can stick your nose in one of those and pretend they don't belong to you. take them to the fruit and vege section and have a competition to see who can hold a watermelon over their heads whilst you get the rest of your shopping done (maybe not?)  ;D

I grew up in a country town and mum would leave us in the car while she went inside and grabbed a few things. we invariably would get bored and start fighting, honking the horn, and generally making as much noise as we possibly could. Funnily enough when mum got back to the car we were exhausted and she wasnt really interested in our stories about how "the other one" started it. We were told that we werent going to get anything if we came with her and we weren't going to get out of the car so generally I think the fights were a lot of fun so it doesn't surprise me that your toddler enjoyed the bike ride

  
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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2013, 12:41:41 pm
I thought it was quite a good picture Katie, sorry  ;D

Katie gave me the 'Save with Jamie' book and a Donna Hay cooling rack - I am a bit spoilt by this lovely lady.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 27, 2013, 12:45:22 pm
My my. Yes you are and good  on Katie .

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on September 27, 2013, 01:06:25 pm
A lovely birthday lunch Judy and Katie.
CP you bring back memories. We didn't tag along with Mum, we just walked round the street, or went to the playground. I think my town probably had less traffic than yours. Usually it was only one day a week and by the time we walked down the street after school Mum was just about ready to go home.
As teenagers I used to spend 10d and have a malt frappe and sit around the bakery with others.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 27, 2013, 01:11:10 pm
Quote from: Kimmyh on September 27, 2013, 11:43:37 am
Lovely photo Katie and Judy. Happy birthday to someone for tomorrow.

Today I did the grocery shopping. I am sure you all saw me (and if you didn't I will be on you tube very soon). Yes that was me carrying the screaming, crying, naughty toddler through the aisles at Coles. And all because I let his brother choose the bag of cinnamon donuts which was supposed to be a treat for a great week and good behaviour!  Yes, that was me out for a jog this afternoon with same toddler on bike, screaming, crying and deliberately ramming into his brother. When we finally made it home, 30 minutes later, he said "gee I really enjoyed that". He is lucky I don't list him on eBay! :D How many days of school holidays left?
A friend of mine was carrying their screaming child through a supermarket recently but the child decided to scream back "I want my Mummy"
poor friend left the shop ASAP before she was challenged.Kids are getting very smart these days :D :D :D :D

Nice photo of you and Katie Judy ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 27, 2013, 01:15:29 pm
Somehow I missed the pic  :D you both look nice and relaxed
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Post by: Frozzie on September 27, 2013, 01:18:47 pm
Lovely pic girls and happy bday for tomorrow :)

Lol kimmy.. One week to go...
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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2013, 01:20:11 pm
Gert our weather is so changeable here at the moment - today was warm whilst the sun was out then quite cool when it disappeared behind clouds.  

Kimmy loved your story but it is a bit embarrassing when kids act this way in public. Tomorrow said toddler will probably be a little angel.  You are right CC, kids know how to turn the tables on you these days, they are definitely smarter than we were.

See Katie, I knew the girls would appreciate a photo  ;D  Very relaxed CP, only 1 glass of wine though.

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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 27, 2013, 01:23:30 pm
Happy Birthday to Someone tomorrow.] ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Glad you had a lovely lunch together.

Kimmy, I think that most of us with kids have been in your position at one time or another. I remember being heavily pregnant and having to pick up my screaming, wriggling toddler under one arm from the very middle of a large shopping centre where the stage normally sits and waddle out with everyone watching from the food court above.

I had a lovely morning at home pottering around with a sewing project that has been on the back burner for quite a while. The rest of the day was busy as usual, and now I am trying to think of some footy themed, bite size desserts to take to the grand final BBQ tomorrow. I'm thinking Portuguese custard tarts for Hawthorn, and caramel tarts topped with cream, blueberries, kiwi fruit and strawberries for Freemantle. Since my team was knocked out of the finals by Maddy's team, I 'll be supporting the Dockers tomorrow.
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Post by: jo_nz on September 27, 2013, 08:21:41 pm
Kimmy, thanks for sharing your toddler adventures - so it's not just me then!  ;)
For us the school term just ended yesterday, so looking at two weeks with my little darlings. DS has been really testing my patience lately  so could be "interesting".

I had a busy day yesterday with paperwork, school sausage sizzle lunch, kindy cleanup. Looking forward to a restful day today. DH helping a friend move this morning. Might head to the botanical gardens today to see the tulips - tulip Sunday is tomorrow (bit of a festival day) but the forecast is for rain. And some time this weekend we will pop in to the Home and Garden Show.
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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2013, 09:39:00 pm
going shopping today
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Post by: droverjess on September 27, 2013, 09:42:47 pm
Went on a mad dash to town to the cash n carry for bread rolls and few other things. The rolls are good 99p for 6 and BOGOF! So in the freezer they went.
 Diesel for car.
 Polish for new wood and parts for the electrician.
Then lunch, dog walking and training on and off all day.
Stained some new wood work to make it look like the old stuff.
Roast chicken dinner.
Hoovering plumbers dust and
Now to bed!

DH and DS dug trench outside for water pipes.
DH hacking tiles off in bathroom as old bath going away for re enamelling soon.
Dreading next week as windows as well. Electrician back on thurs/fri . Plumbers all week and new windows. Can't wait for it to finish and our new lives to take shape. There is NO room we can all hide in until it gets better.

Broadband still not good enough for pics. My new mobile not great either. May have to go and change networks under the  14 day guarantee.
Dog training tomorrow.....
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Post by: jo_nz on September 27, 2013, 09:57:52 pm
Phew DJ, sounds exhausting.  We had to move out while our house was renovated - we were here for the first stage, but it was such hard work, and the next part was MAJOR (kitchen and bathroom ripped out).  But now that it's just a distant memory, it's SO worth it!
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Post by: cookie1 on September 28, 2013, 10:21:51 am
DJ you sound so very busy.

DD and I went to the Royal show today. We really enjoyed it.
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Post by: mcmich on September 28, 2013, 10:27:29 am
Just home from work. Did some overtime - being short staffed seems to becoming the norm on weekends these days.

It will be nice come payday.  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 28, 2013, 10:34:28 am
Thanks girls its nice to know I'm not alone. Feel much better today. Great tips CP, will try them next time. Hoping there's not a next time.
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Post by: obbie on September 28, 2013, 10:42:55 am
shopping
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Post by: djinni373 on September 28, 2013, 12:21:19 pm
I was shopping this morning and I have a question...

When did “customer return” become synonymous with “layby”?
I discovered this today when I tried to return an item at a counter with a big “Customer Service” sign overhead in a Target store. After being told that returns had not been done at this counter for at least 6 months, I was directed to another part of the store. Clearly, I should have known about this even though there were no signs or notices ???
And yes, if I had searched through the store before going to the Customer Service counter, I would have immediately recognised the place to go for returns because it was clearly marked “Layby”. There was a queue of about 10 people in the area at the edge of the store, which I then joined. A few minutes later we were all asked to move (by the same staff member who had spoken to me at the “Customer service” counter ) and queue down one of the narrow store aisles instead the bigger space at the edge of the store.
WTH ???
Maybe I am out of touch with Target store policy because I don’t go there much and now I remember why >:(
[Rant over]
Afternoon was fun as I drove DD to the Blue Mountains for a week long HSC study camp. Lovely drive. Just me, the car and the spectacular scenery on the drive home 8)
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Post by: judydawn on September 28, 2013, 12:37:03 pm
They do sound a bit confused at that store Gayle.  I hate it when a word doesn't mean what it reads. Customer service is just that - complaints, returns, advice.  Layby is a completely different matter. Getting that through to management would be another matter.

Nice drive this afternoon by the sounds of it.
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Post by: obbie on September 28, 2013, 10:40:24 pm
Customer service is not layby.
layby is where you put stuff away, and pay it off in 4 weeks. :)

keep ranting... ;D
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Post by: droverjess on September 28, 2013, 10:58:10 pm
A layby is where you stop the car on a journey.  ;)

Dog training today. Puppy is awful. Noisy, fretful, pulls and we are both exhausted for the rest of the day. Apparently he wasn't socialised enough. Except In a pack of collies he is fine, I tried him two weeks ago.
I was asked why I wasn't taking him out and walking down streets with him more today. . . . . .
Hmmm we live on a farm ten miles from any streets, plus the building work etc etc. Oh dear, well will persevere and do what I can. He is such a sweetie, but cAn be headstrong. Finally got food he eats and likes to eat 2 x day called Eden. Oh and he is still eating pears from the lawn, at least two a day,  DD helps with him.  I need to succeed with this dog, my pride could be a stake here now. What is it about pride and falls..... Hmmmm I've given up riding...
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Post by: Yvette on September 28, 2013, 11:38:05 pm
Gayle what a pain I hope you got it all sorted at Target.

DJ good luck with the dog
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Post by: Emme on September 28, 2013, 11:53:33 pm
djinni that is terrible, I must admit I don't visit Target much at all.  I find the level of customer service in many stores leaves a lot to be desired these days.  

DJ, can really sympathise with you.  Hoping he will improve soon  :)
There is a harness available called a Halti (https://www.worldforpets.com.au/products/70033) that might be worth a try.  Good luck  :-*

Marie
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Post by: obbie on September 29, 2013, 03:07:22 am
took the kids grocery shopping, and DH. ended up with heaps..
now about to cook
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Post by: djinni373 on September 29, 2013, 04:20:47 am
Thanks for the kind replies girls  :)
I am sometimes often a cranky old boiler but in this case it was probably warranted  ;D
Quote from: Droverjess on September 28, 2013, 10:58:10 pm
A layby is where you stop the car on a journey.  ;)
LOL DJ. Good luck with that puppy.
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Post by: deedub on September 29, 2013, 05:18:52 am
Took the kids to the Melbourne show today, arrived early, was directed to the members car park right next to the entrance, bonus! We were in and out by 1.30, crammed a lot in so now we're all pooped. Beautiful day in Melbourne, I think everyone decided it was show day judging by the traffic heading in that direction as we were leaving.
DJ, we saw some beautifully trained dogs performing "Dances with Dogs" - maybe one day!
And I had to take these pics for Cookie and her DH - how are you with the knitting needles Cookie?
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/29/y4uvyqu9.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/29/ymu9uqan.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/29/havuge6y.jpg)
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Post by: deedub on September 29, 2013, 05:19:53 am
...probably should mention that's a caravan underneath all that knitting!
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2013, 05:42:46 am
Yep, I would have missed it otherwise LOL
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Post by: obbie on September 29, 2013, 06:37:51 am
Great photos Deedub.

cooking heaps
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Post by: gertbysea on September 29, 2013, 06:50:55 am
That is a good idea for Dede for her caravan Deedub. Your girls are gorgeous as usual.

Gert
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Post by: deedub on September 29, 2013, 07:19:13 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on September 29, 2013, 06:50:55 am
That is a good idea for Dede for her caravan Deedub. Your girls are gorgeous as usual.

Gert
Don't know if you can tell from the pic Gert but Annika's wearing the shirt we bought in Cairns that day you took us shopping. A big favourite!
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Post by: cookie1 on September 29, 2013, 07:52:48 am
Gosh has someone covered their caravan with knitting? It looks lovely. I can knit but get bored with it very easily. I would like 36 hour days. By the time I have played on the forum, read the paper, done some cooking, a small amount of necessary housework and hopefully a small read my day has gone. So much to do and so little time.  :'( :'(
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 29, 2013, 08:57:29 am
Lovely to see your lovely girls again Deb.I'm sure they have got taller :D :D
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Post by: dede on September 29, 2013, 09:22:24 am
Thought I would pop in quickly and say hello to everyone. HELLO
And yes Gert the knitting is a great idea for my caravan, better than what it looks like now
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2013, 09:26:59 am
Hi Mandi, where you been  :D :D  Yes, I know - you are working and are very busy.  Thanks for popping in, we miss our regular posters when they go missing.   Have you seen this (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=14069.0) thread yet? Are you down in that area?
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Post by: dede on September 29, 2013, 09:31:44 am
I haven't been too far away Judy, just in the background.
Life had been extremely busy and I just don't seem to get a lot of time to visit the forum.
I have started a new project now renovating (demolishing) a caravan.
I would add a photo but Tapatalk just won't let me for some reason.
I'm also still framing and looking after the family, working and looking after all my birds.
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2013, 09:46:37 am
I see the photo has come up in the oops section, great project Mandi.  You just weren't busy enough with everything else on your plate were you  ;D
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Post by: dede on September 29, 2013, 10:02:05 am
The only problem with taking on another project is other things suffer (house work, gardening and cooking)
I have been pretty slack with all of these and just do the basics, but I figure I will get to it one day when life is not so busy.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 29, 2013, 10:11:13 am
Here is a couple of Dede's project

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/29/apybevyd.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/29/hazynada.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/29/usu4avy3.jpg)
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Post by: dede on September 29, 2013, 10:15:13 am
Thanks Gert :)
Here's what it use to look like a few weeks ago and hopefully look like again but better in a few months
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/09/29/ruqehu8e.jpg)

I worked out how to ad photos from tapatalk
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 29, 2013, 10:16:59 am
That's a big project Mandi.Good luck with it all ;D
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Post by: dede on September 29, 2013, 10:26:08 am
It is massive CC, some times I think it's beyond me but it's not impossible. And there is a world of information on the internet.
I am just taking my time step by step :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 29, 2013, 10:46:52 am
Quote from: dede on September 29, 2013, 10:26:08 am
It is massive CC, some times I think it's beyond me but it's not impossible. And there is a world of information on the internet.
I am just taking my time step by step :)
If anyone can take on a project like this Mandi, you can ;)
How is Ruby?
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2013, 10:48:08 am
Is DH giving you a hand Mandi or is this your baby?
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 29, 2013, 10:53:10 am
Wow Mandi, that's a big project. Good luck with it and looking forward to the after photos.
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Post by: dede on September 29, 2013, 10:55:15 am
CC Ruby is growing way too fast, she is almost 1 now, crawling everywhere and pulling herself up on everything. She will be off and running soon. :)

And Judy so far I have done everything myself except some help from my sister and brother in law getting the roof off. DH just shakes his head, I think I'm scaring him as he thinks it will never be finished :) but I will show him. :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 29, 2013, 11:23:57 am
I've been enjoying following your adventures wit the caravan Mandi.    :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2013, 11:42:40 am
You are a very determined woman Mandi and I believe you will finish that caravan - you go girl  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 29, 2013, 11:58:36 am
Dede that will be quite an attachment. You can do it and when you have finished it will be wonderful.
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Post by: Jamberie on October 01, 2013, 05:22:38 am
What a fabulous project! I look forward to seeing updates :)

Today we went to Floriade. I knew it was going to be windy and raining so I thought it would be the perfect day to avoid the crowds :) No line up to the Ferris Wheel (but a bit scary up the top due to the wind). Apart from the weather it was lovely :)
The pic is from yesterday when the weather was much nicer, but the crowds made it unbearable (we only lasted 30minutes there).
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Post by: jo_nz on October 01, 2013, 05:58:45 am
We've done it a little similarly here Jamberie - Sunday was "Tulip Sunday" at the Botanic Gardens, and apparently 18,000 people went! We got caught up doing other stuff, but I went with the kids yesterday when it was raining, and we nearly had the place to ourselves.  No ferris wheel but lots of exploring the paths and gardens, and also feeding the ducks - they were extra friendly probably because no one else had been in to feed them!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 01, 2013, 08:04:49 am
I love Floriade. I  have been twice but I think it is about time we came over for another one.

Today I had  my hair cut and visited the podiatrist. I am ready for action now.
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Post by: droverjess on October 01, 2013, 02:15:24 pm
Wow dede,. Impressed. Take a bow!
I know what you mean about household chores though..... Trouble is we re living through the mess too.
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Post by: jo_nz on October 03, 2013, 03:29:17 am
Been running around madly today.  Packing to go away for a few nights, which seems to take FOREVER.  Have had a friend of DS around for a play, been to the next door neighbours kids' birthday party, been to collect a book from the library, had mum and 2 of her friends around for coffee, done washing & folding, and now still packing and cleaning up to leave the place semi-tidy. Whew, looking forward to a couple of days off now. 
TMX and pizza oven all packed and ready to go.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on October 03, 2013, 03:41:52 am
Been a busy day for you Jo, enjoy your break.
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Post by: obbie on October 03, 2013, 06:16:16 am
Think I'll go home soon, Pouring rain, and thunder, lightning here.
a storm out of no where.

 >:(   wind is really strong too.

Other than that lots to do here.
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Post by: mcmich on October 03, 2013, 07:08:04 am
Another day of SOD (simplify Organise Declutter). Took yet another boot load to the local church run thrift store. I'm on a first name basis with quite a few of the volunteers there now. They always say they love opening and sorting my donations (obviously folk that love their work). I really thought I would be long done by now - although the more that leaves the house the more I want to get rid of and the easier it is (maybe not quite so easy for DH).

I don't think I will ever be a minimalist that owns only 100 items and can live out of a back pack - nor would I want to be. I love entertaining and will always want all that goes along with that to make it enjoyable and easy. Having rid our home of the excess though has changed my mind set about consumerism.  :D
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Post by: droverjess on October 03, 2013, 08:28:44 am
My DH and DS had better not read this.
Saying that once we are I finished and sorted   Am determined to get rid of anything we don't need here, despite the large attic.
You are inspiring mcmich  :D
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Post by: mcmich on October 03, 2013, 08:38:45 am
Quote from: Droverjess on October 03, 2013, 08:28:44 am
My DH and DS had better not read this.
Saying that once we are I finished and sorted   Am determined to get rid of anything we don't need here, despite the large attic.
You are inspiring mcmich  :D

Inspiring? - hardly - just way too much stuff.  :o
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Post by: Emme on October 03, 2013, 09:29:02 am
Mcmich, I really must have a clean up here, you have inspired me to make a start.  When we shifted house I had a clean out then and then my Mum died and I was left with a lot of stuff I just couldn't toss out.  Maybe now is a good time to start.

Marie
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Post by: mcmich on October 03, 2013, 09:55:30 am
It's hard to let go of the sentimental. If it has been stowed away in a box for years, not displayed or used, maybe it is time to give it to a family member who will appreciate it.
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Post by: judydawn on October 03, 2013, 09:58:06 am
Well done Michele, you are obviously having a huge de-clutter there.  I've been through every cupboard in the house since Geoff went but unless I downsize one day, I probably still have way too much.  Will not be buying any more appliances though, hardly use the ones I have apart from the TMX.
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Post by: mcmich on October 03, 2013, 10:07:04 am
I'm with you Judy. Plenty of storage space and using it to capacity.
When we do downsize in the near future, hopefully we will just have what we love and use regularly.
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Post by: obbie on October 03, 2013, 09:54:19 pm
Michelle,  I think If i have not used it, or worn that item in 12 months, donate it on to someone.

This weekend I am going through our 2 spare bedrooms, Christmas stuff, and kids toys they don't play with.
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Post by: Jamberie on October 04, 2013, 12:13:30 am
Mcmich you've inspired me to do more :) we really don't need all this 'stuff'!  Unfortunately we moved out of our house so quickly that we didn't have time to purge and now we are settled into the new home it's time!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 04, 2013, 03:51:28 am
Quote from: Emme on October 03, 2013, 09:29:02 am
Mcmich, I really must have a clean up here, you have inspired me to make a start.  When we shifted house I had a clean out then and then my Mum died and I was left with a lot of stuff I just couldn't toss out.  Maybe now is a good time to start.

Marie

Marie when Mum died I think the boxes of stuff from her house sat in out theatre for about two years. I just couldn't do it. When she had to leave her home we boxed up her stuff for her and I stored it. Every now and then she would ask for something and I would assure her I still,had it. ( which I did). When I eventually did the boxes it took me ages as I cried all the time. I'm glad I waited though as I was really prepared to do it then. Mum was a large part of our life as when they shifted to Perth and Dad died I would ring her each day. When she went into the nursing home I would call in each day on the way home from school and have afternoon tea with her. Then we would go out on the weekend.

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Post by: judydawn on October 04, 2013, 04:07:46 am
You had a wonderful relationship with your Mum Cookie and although you would miss her terribly, you have such wonderful memories to cherish.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 04, 2013, 06:45:58 am
That's so nice of you Judy. Yes indeed lots of happy memories of both Mum and Dad. I'm sure we all have these.
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Post by: mcmich on October 04, 2013, 07:15:37 am
You obviously had wonderful parents. It's good to give yourself some space and time before sorting through a loved ones things.
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Post by: mcmich on October 04, 2013, 07:20:48 am
Giving a few things some new life with black paint today. I had a cream coaster holder that sits on our back patio table and I've never liked the cream so it is now black and also a vintage look "rusty" tray that was all the go about 10yrs ago that also sits on the patio table is on its way to being black and the tray from the vintage scales that I use as a fruit bowl had a tidy up.
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Post by: judydawn on October 04, 2013, 08:25:34 am
It's amazing what a coat of paint and a bit of effort can do for some old items Michele - recycling at it's best.
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Post by: Emme on October 04, 2013, 09:37:16 am
Cookie, so lovely to hear of your special relationship with your Mum.  Yes, it is hard to go through the possessions but I will have to make some hard decisions soon.

Mcmich, the coat of paint has made such a difference.  Well done  ;D
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Post by: goldfish on October 04, 2013, 10:08:17 am
They do look good, Mich!! Well done!! :)
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Post by: astarra on October 04, 2013, 12:19:12 pm
Amazing Mich - love the transformation.

I have just done normal day-to-day stuff and school holiday stuff and gave DH a hair cut ... nothing too different here! :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 04, 2013, 01:04:32 pm
Are you a hairdresser Astarra?
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Post by: droverjess on October 04, 2013, 03:36:04 pm
Food shopping, more clearing up.......
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Post by: mab19 on October 05, 2013, 10:37:45 am
I usually go out with a friend on either Friday or Saturday but DH has caught this ghastly bug that is going around and is not very well, so I have been keeping out of every ones way just in case I spread the germs.

I've cleaned and redone the guest room after having the grand children here earlier in the holidays.  Washed the linen and ironed what needed ironing. Cooked some silverside and prepared the vegs for dinner.  Made the tropical fruit cake recipe.  Then sewed some more squares of my quilt. 
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Post by: deedub on October 05, 2013, 11:11:55 am
Since it's the last few days of school hols I thought I should make an effort and take the kids on an outing. They chose Scienceworks (again), unfortunately it's in the middle of a major revamp so not as much to see as usual, but at least that meant we were home by lunchtime! Then got on with the usual washing & cooking, nice day here for a change so we took the dog to the park for a good run.
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Post by: obbie on October 05, 2013, 10:25:20 pm
about to start cooking
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Post by: maddy on October 06, 2013, 01:23:27 am
Paint is a wonderful thing Michele  8)

So glad school goes back tomorrow!
Kids were starting to get physical with other since Friday  :-))
Holidays have been busy with parties, Melbourne show, sport & not much time spent at home! Tomorrow will be spent trying to catch up.
Off to mums for lunch today, and a desperate food shop  :-\ I so hate putting it away & money incentives doesn't work for the kids to do it either .
DS filled in for the D grade seniors on Saturday...he was so proud...the other team was short as well, and they paid him $10 & Gatorade to field for them  :P....clearly, money is accepted for sport & not grocery putting away  :-))
Enjoy your Sunday  :)


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Post by: judydawn on October 06, 2013, 01:27:48 am
Not surprising maddy, being paid for doing something you love is a bonus and helping Mum is not a priority.  No help in the kitchen, no lift to the game perhaps?  He can probably walk there though or I'm sure he would be able to arrange to be picked up so maybe that wouldn't work.  Maybe none of your lovely treats for the team at the end of the season perhaps?
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Post by: obbie on October 06, 2013, 02:12:01 am
Maddy, your back, Missed you...
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Post by: Nikkit on October 06, 2013, 08:11:49 am
Just picked up 3 smelly kids and one smelly adult down near Jarrahdale off the Bibbulmun Track hike that Miss 12 finished today.
Miss 12's tally:
-30km's done and dusted! (whilst carrying a 10 kilo pack)
-one small blister (which she just realised as she was getting in the shower that she put the bandaid on the wrong toe thismorning!)
-5 ticks removed before shower plus a fair few others she picked off on her travels
-One small pack of nibbles and a tin of chicken leftover, so she didn't pack too much food, but has decided that tinned shredded flavoured chicken is disgusting and when she opened it there was no way she was reading the ingredients list! She reckons it is edible if you are starving, but not packing that again.

I'm happy that she is happy. And in the shower scrubbing  ;D
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Post by: obbie on October 06, 2013, 09:18:11 am
made lots of choc chip cookies today.
Just got a call to help bake for a cent sale next weekend, all i have to do is bake cakes, biccies, slices. so easy.  :D :D :D happy dance
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Post by: cookie1 on October 06, 2013, 02:25:18 pm
Nikkit that is quite an achievement for her. Not sure about the tics though.
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Post by: Yvette on October 06, 2013, 11:06:39 pm
Enjoying the public today

Nikkit glad all are back safe and sound you will have some smelly washing to do
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Post by: Nikkit on October 06, 2013, 11:31:44 pm
Yvette - errrr no. No smelly washing.  :o She changed one pair of socks. Came home in the clothes she left home in. (they do smell!)
Apparently carrying clean clothes is a waste of time, space and it's just extra weight!

Very very tired though, she had about and hour and a halves sleep after her shower yesterday and I'm guessing she'll sleep in this morning.

Cookie - yes it was quite an achievement. I am very proud and according to the leaders there was no complaining.  :)
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Post by: mab19 on October 07, 2013, 01:29:32 am
Have just finished altering two pair of work trousers for my nephew.  I get everyones alterations but  I don't mind as they all pay me in bottles of wine. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on October 07, 2013, 05:48:26 am
I'm the turn up person too mab19. Do you do them by hand?

Today has been a catch up day with housework. I have let a few things go since we got back and today was the day to do them.
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Post by: Katiej on October 07, 2013, 05:59:31 am
I hate taking up trousers  :(

I've been at work today and half of yesterday as well.  We've just changed the practice management database software at work and there is so much to do to get it set up and working.  Spent most of today keying in opening balances (boring!).  Still a massive amount more to do.  I'll be glad when it's all done and running smoothly (then I'll take some time off to make up for working on the weekend  :D).

Work has been taking all my energy lately, not much time to be on the forum or in the kitchen.
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Post by: KarenH on October 07, 2013, 06:13:38 am
Sorry to hear that work is intruding on your weekend Katie  :( :(

We recently got back from a week holiday in Robe, where I had planned for DH to have a scenic flight in a tiger moth.  He absolutely loved it, including doing the aerobatics, which left my heart in my mouth watching from the ground!!

As things turned out though, we ALL ended up having flights in the tiger moth, kids and all.  DH took our 6 year old up with him, and I got talked into taking our 4 year old up with me.  Both kids loved it and werent frightened at all.  Our 4 year old wanted to know why we didnt go upside down like Dad  :o :o :o  Not with me in the plane!!  But the kids did look rather cute in the flying jackets that the pilot lent us.

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t391/kheath1409/file-58.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/kheath1409/media/file-58.jpg.html)

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t391/kheath1409/file-57.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/kheath1409/media/file-57.jpg.html)
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Post by: mcmich on October 07, 2013, 06:14:12 am
Katie, shame to have to work on a Sunday. Glad you have had a few minutes to post today and it will be good to have some time up your sleeve for well deserved long weekend when everything is up and running.  :)
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Post by: mcmich on October 07, 2013, 06:16:00 am
Lovely photos Karen. The boys look real cute in the jackets.  :D
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Post by: Katiej on October 07, 2013, 06:19:15 am
Sunday and a public holiday Monday  :(
I'm sure I'll enjoy my time off when I get it, so I shouldn't grumble.

Great photo Karen.  Great memories.

I bought Richard a war-bird aerobatic flight for his birthday a few years ago.
As soon as he took off I felt like you and decided it was the worst present I'd ever bought someone!  I spent the whole time panicking that the plane would fall out of the sky.  I was so relieved when they landed safely.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 07, 2013, 06:51:31 am
Lovely photos Karen.
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Post by: mab19 on October 07, 2013, 07:56:59 am
Quote from: cookie1 on October 07, 2013, 05:48:26 am
I'm the turn up person too mab19. Do you do them by hand?

No Cookie, I cut them off, overlock them and then sew on the machine. Easy peasy.

Love the photos Karen.  

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Post by: judydawn on October 07, 2013, 08:05:02 am
 I knew DH was going up but what a surprise to read you had all had a go, bravo you. Thanks for sharing the photos with us Karen, the boys are very adventurous at such a young age  - there's no way you'd get me in one of those.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 07, 2013, 09:26:02 am
What a nuisance that you had to work over the weekend Katie. :( At least you can look forward to your time off in the future ;)

Great photos of your boys Karen ;D I don't think I would have had enough courage to go up in the plane :D :D
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Post by: Yvette on October 07, 2013, 10:10:13 am
Cute photos Karen
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Post by: KarenH on October 07, 2013, 11:12:51 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 07, 2013, 08:05:02 am
I knew DH was going up but what a surprise to read you had all had a go, bravo you. Thanks for sharing the photos with us Karen, the boys are very adventurous at such a young age  - there's no way you'd get me in one of those.

It was a surprise to me too Judy!!  I had no plans to get into that plane.  I was shamed into it by my 4 year old :-[
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 07, 2013, 11:56:53 pm
Great photos Karen and what an amazing experience for all of you. You are a braver woman than me!
The boys look adorable and so cute :)
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Post by: obbie on October 08, 2013, 12:50:11 am
the things 4 years olds make us do.
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 08, 2013, 05:39:47 am
Lily has been wanting to have a little garden for ages and I am such a brown thumb was putting it off but yesterday we went and bought a whole pile of herbs and special herb soil and pink pots, so today we planted them and really hope they thrive she was so excited,  maybe if I don't go near them they'll survive ::)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/y4yverup.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 08, 2013, 08:35:35 am
What a cute photo of Lily. ;D The herbs look good too ;)
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Post by: Wonder on October 08, 2013, 09:11:33 am
Karen that was a great experience for you all and the boys look gorgeous in those jackets. Well done.

Great work on the herbs Suzanne, I'm sure they will thrive.
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Post by: judydawn on October 08, 2013, 09:44:04 am
Lily is so cute Suzanne.  Make sure she waters them  ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 08, 2013, 10:07:40 am
Lily is gorgeous Suzanne  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 08, 2013, 10:09:01 am
Thanks ladies can you over water them?  she keeps telling me there thirsty and looking droopy so watering them will wake them up apparently ::)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 08, 2013, 10:10:40 am
Yes too much water is not good for them Suzanne. Just keep the soil moist but not wet.
Lily won't be happy  ;D
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Post by: dede on October 08, 2013, 10:11:56 am
Had a day off today, sat back and put my feet up and did nothing .........yeh right :D
House work, washing, feed birds, finished off 3 frames and worked on the caravan.
All cupboards are now pulled out, I even found money under the very last cupboard that I removed. Think I will put it towards the renovations :)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/tugady8e.jpg)

And started drawing up a plan of the frame work for future reference. One side done only 3 to go
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(Note the size of the wheel, I traced around my coffee cup lol)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 08, 2013, 11:47:48 am
Glad you enjoyed the flight Karen. You are braver than me :)
I went to work this morning, packed up the kids and the car and have headed over to the York Peninsula
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with a friend and her dd for the rest of the holidays   We are hoping for a lot more of this
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 08, 2013, 11:48:40 am
Will live life at this pace for a change
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 08, 2013, 11:49:32 am
And enjoy many more of these
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Post by: judydawn on October 08, 2013, 12:12:38 pm
Have a great time ES, hot one tomorrow  ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 08, 2013, 12:15:57 pm
Cute photos Karen and Suzanne.
Enjoy your break ES.
Your plans look pretty professional to me Mandi. And no coffee stains 😀
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Post by: cookie1 on October 08, 2013, 12:20:23 pm
Have a great break ES.
Lily is a real sweetie Suzanne
Today we went down to visit some friends who have a small farm about 100km or so from Perth. We went for a lovely walk and saw so many beautiful wild flowers on their property. I took heaps of photos. A wonderful day out in the fresh air. I also came home with 4 lovely proteas and a dozen real farm eggs.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/amyjara4.jpg) This is an enamel orchid. It looks as though it has been enamelled.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/be3ybu3y.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/y6yzasev.jpg).  Cat's paw.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/7ahevaty.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/08/8asu6avy.jpg). Cowslip orchid.

Just a few of the flowers we saw in the bush.
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Post by: judydawn on October 08, 2013, 12:28:22 pm
Beautiful flowers amongst the dried leaves & twigs Cookie - it sounds like a lovely day was had.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 08, 2013, 12:33:06 pm
Lovely pics girls.

Was that snail for dinner ES?

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 08, 2013, 02:42:56 pm
Great photos ES and Cookie.I so enjoy looking at your wonderful country from my armchair. ;D
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Post by: mcmich on October 08, 2013, 04:06:46 pm
Lovely photos everyone.
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Post by: droverjess on October 08, 2013, 10:00:30 pm
Wow the planes! and lovely flowers cookie.
Everyone has been very busy!
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Post by: Emme on October 08, 2013, 10:18:55 pm
Wonderful photos ladiies.  ;D  Thankyou for sharing them. 
Suzanne, Lily is lovely and I am sure the herbs will be well cared for. 

Emerald Sue, what a beautiful spot,

Cookie, lovely flowers
Very overcast here today, trying to rain again  :-\

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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 08, 2013, 11:31:05 pm
Fabulous phots ES and Cookie.
Thie truly is a wonderful country full of natural beauty.  :)
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Post by: obbie on October 08, 2013, 11:35:54 pm
Great photos, love the sunset.
Cute little Lily ;) ;)

at work here, all good.
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 09, 2013, 01:33:59 am
Thanks ladies but no watering today it's been raining all night she is not happy ::)
very over this Perth weather we are missing spring :-\
might just do some indoor play today
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Post by: deedub on October 09, 2013, 06:19:06 am
Day off today, so my usual coffee with girlfriends. Then went for a loooong drive to a sports field to watch DD10 compete in the division athletics carnival in high jump. She did pretty well - came 4th, but what was really lovely to see was her chatting away & playing with the girl who beat her at the district carnival. Only the 2nd time they've met but they're old friends! Then had to rush to do get grocery shopping done on the way home in time to pick up DD8 from school. Taking kids to keyboard lessons later.
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Post by: obbie on October 09, 2013, 07:39:58 am
work, and busy too.
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Post by: Wonder on October 09, 2013, 12:23:23 pm
Just heading into day 2 of my workshop won't finish today until 2am   :'(
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 09, 2013, 12:37:07 pm
I hope it's going well Wonder.Good luck with day two ;D
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Post by: mcmich on October 09, 2013, 09:49:57 pm
Hairdressers this morning. Yesterday I started making Christmas cards.
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Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2013, 12:25:25 am
Lovely cards Michele, do you make all the cards you wish to send or just those for special people?  I envy those who find the time and have the patience to make cards.
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Post by: jo_nz on October 10, 2013, 12:42:05 am
Lovely cards!!
I think I overdid the card making last year so hopefully enough for this year too! 

I took the kids out this morning since the sun was shining. Unfortunately it is freeeeezing out there today! So that was shortlived.
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Post by: Yvette on October 10, 2013, 12:49:50 am
Lovely cards Mich  :)
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Post by: mcmich on October 10, 2013, 12:50:48 am
I usually don't do one offs like I have here. I pick a couple of designs such as the card with HO on it and batch make.
I get together with aother card makers and we make two different designs enough for everyone attending and exchange cards.
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Post by: mcmich on October 10, 2013, 12:52:02 am
Thanks for the nice comments girls.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2013, 12:55:00 am
Quote from: mcmich on October 10, 2013, 12:50:48 am
I usually don't do one offs like I have here. I pick a couple of designs such as the card with HO on it and batch make.
I get together with another card makers and we make two different designs enough for everyone attending and exchange cards.

What a great idea that is Michele.
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Post by: mab19 on October 10, 2013, 01:49:21 am
Unpacked a couple of boxes today that have been left over from the shift.  Probably should throw some of it out as I haven't missed it.  Did find some baby items I've kept from when the kids were tiny.  Can't bear to part with these. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on October 10, 2013, 04:55:27 am
Wonder do you really finish at 2am? Poor you.

Mich you are so clever.
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Post by: mcmich on October 10, 2013, 05:59:12 am
Thankyou Cookie - none of the designs are mine, I find them online and do a sort of a version of them or sometimes they're from classes I attend.
A few more cards today - the star and tree cards I will do a fair few of as they are nice simple ones to make on mass.
With buy nothing new for October, it is forcing me to use up all the bits and pieces in my craft supply. I donated heaps to the local Kindy a few weeks ago though. I thought I would do a black and silver version of the star and tree. The Op Shops are always good for ribbons, buttons, lace and material.
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Post by: Wonder on October 10, 2013, 06:21:50 am
They all look great Mich and a great idea to use up the supplies you have on hand.
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Post by: astarra on October 10, 2013, 06:32:53 am
They are gorgeous cards Mich - makes me want to get my scrapbooking stuff out again..... :-\ ;D
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Post by: mcmich on October 10, 2013, 07:39:36 am
Astarra, I don't know how you do all you do let alone scrapbook  ???

When Adonia is older and you have some time (don't know when that will happen for you) it will be something nice to do together or some mummy escape time.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 10, 2013, 08:21:29 am
Great Christmas cards Michele :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2013, 08:25:30 am
Lucky recipients Michele, I love the simplicity of the Christmas tree one.
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Post by: mcmich on October 10, 2013, 08:39:16 am
Thankyou again for all your lovely comments girls.  :D
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Post by: Emme on October 10, 2013, 08:43:23 am
Beautiful cards Michele,  :) 
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Post by: gertbysea on October 10, 2013, 08:43:34 am
I have a neighbour who built her house with a scrap booking  room. It is amazing. Funny thing is she never sends any cards. She just makes them and files them . She has a special board for her hundreds of stamps, drawers full of paper and stuff!!l no two cards  are the same. She won't sell them either.
She also has a Thermomix she never uses but it sits on her bench. She had a special sliding shelf put  in for  her coffee machine but drinks  instant .

Gert
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 10, 2013, 08:45:00 am
that's funny gert :D

work this morning then home to do some baking with the kids and played some board games
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Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2013, 08:50:43 am
That's weird Gretchen.
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Post by: KarenH on October 10, 2013, 09:19:43 am
I'm very excited  :D :D :D  Tonight I am packing my bags for a 10 day trip to Amsterdam.  I am going for a work training course, but will have 3 days free there to explore and do my own thing.  I have never been to Europe before, so am really looking forward to it!  Better still, I get to fly business class, which I could never afford myself.  I will miss the little ones terribly though  :(

Any hints on things to see and do in Amsterdam??
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 10, 2013, 09:24:48 am
Sorry Karen I've never been there but I'm sure someone will know ;)
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Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2013, 09:32:56 am
Have a great time Karen.
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Post by: mcmich on October 10, 2013, 09:46:01 am
Safe travels Karen.  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 10, 2013, 09:50:14 am
have a wonderful time Karen ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on October 10, 2013, 09:58:57 am
Quote from: KarenH on October 10, 2013, 09:19:43 am
I'm very excited  :D :D :D  Tonight I am packing my bags for a 10 day trip to Amsterdam.  I am going for a work training course, but will have 3 days free there to explore and do my own thing.  I have never been to Europe before, so am really looking forward to it!  Better still, I get to fly business class, which I could never afford myself.  I will miss the little ones terribly though  :(

Any hints on things to see and do in Amsterdam??

Take to the canals. Avoid the red light district and the dope head cafés. Buy an I Amsterdam card for travelling about the city and discounts . Buddy up if possible.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on October 10, 2013, 10:06:56 am
Have fun Karen. Enjoy every moment of business class.
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Post by: Emme on October 10, 2013, 10:14:29 am
Safe travels Karen.  It has been many many years since I was in Amsterdam.  Agree with Gert, re canal boats etc.
Enjoy your trip, have a great time
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 10, 2013, 12:09:45 pm
Have a great trip Karen.
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Post by: kt2 on October 10, 2013, 01:10:47 pm
A visit to Anne Franks house is a must Karen.
We also did a day tour which took us to a small village (Edam?? I think :-)) and then visited some working windmills. It was great!
A night cruise on the canals was also fantastic.  :)
Have a wonderful trip.  ;D
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Post by: KarenH on October 10, 2013, 08:58:49 pm
Thanks for all the hints everyone - walking around the canals is definitely on the cards, as is a visit to Ann Franks's house and the Van Gough museum.  I think one of the conference dinners is on a canal boat in the evening, so that will be lovely too!  Gretchen, I checked out the Amsterdam card too, which looks like a great idea.  Thanks again!
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Post by: maddy on October 11, 2013, 12:10:58 am
Quote from: KarenH on October 10, 2013, 08:58:49 pm
I think one of the conference dinners is on a canal boat in the evening, so that will be lovely too! 

Do they not think that would be distracting?  :P
Enjoy Karen, and safe travels  :)
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Post by: Yvette on October 11, 2013, 12:37:52 am
Have a great trip Karen  :)
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Post by: Wonder on October 11, 2013, 01:32:41 am
On my way home - yeah. I'm very tired after the late night meetings and can't wait to go to be tonight. Amazing how different it is staying up that late to work rather than party  ;D
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Post by: obbie on October 11, 2013, 03:46:17 am
work is crazy, phones are busy, too busy. :)

Have fun Karen
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Post by: cookie1 on October 11, 2013, 06:18:51 am
Quote from: obbie on October 11, 2013, 03:46:17 am
work is crazy, phones are busy, too busy. :)

Have fun Karen

That means you are making lots of lovely money. ;D
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Post by: mab19 on October 11, 2013, 07:04:42 am
Enjoy your trip Karen.

It's 28 years since I was in Amsterdam with a girl friend so things are probably a bit different now.  We walked around the canals, did the museums, took a stroll through the red light district much to the horror of the young chap who was picking us up the next day. Also took a trip to Delft which was nice.  Do mind out for the bicycles, I nearly got run down by them  :D ;D

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Post by: Katiej on October 11, 2013, 08:30:48 am
Have a wonderful time Karen  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 11, 2013, 09:22:02 am
Quote from: Wonder on October 11, 2013, 01:32:41 am
On my way home - yeah. I'm very tired after the late night meetings and can't wait to go to be tonight. Amazing how different it is staying up that late to work rather than party  ;D
A sleep in your own bed and a home cooked meal should fix it.
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Post by: mab19 on October 12, 2013, 05:02:07 am
Went to a local garden expo this morning.  Only bought one daisy bush and two tomato plants.

There was even a thermomix stand there.  The ladies on the stand were not my local consultant but came from further up the valley.  Nice to see them there tho.
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Post by: jo_nz on October 12, 2013, 05:37:53 am
I had a lovely coffee out this morning with a visiting forum member!! Hi Marina - so lovely to have met you. 
It was a very welcome respite after the last 2 weeks of school holidays and the current chicken pox lockdown.  What a treat to get out and talk food and work and life in general, rather than all kid-related converstaion -ah, adult company!  ;)
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2013, 06:15:17 am
How lovely that you and the gorgeous Marina managed a quick catch up Jo - your first catch up with one of our forum members. 
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Post by: mcmich on October 12, 2013, 08:23:52 am
It's always great to meet up with other forum members.  Glad you had a lovely time.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on October 12, 2013, 08:53:44 am
That's fantastic.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 12, 2013, 09:09:52 am
How lovely that you were able to meet Marina Jo.They are certainly very special times ;D
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Post by: Katiej on October 12, 2013, 09:50:28 am
How lovely that you were able to catch up.
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 12, 2013, 10:09:49 am
What a lovely morning Jo. Marina is a lovely person and it's such a treat for you both to meet.
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Post by: obbie on October 12, 2013, 10:40:26 am
Great news about the catch up....
Today, washing, ironing, cleaning,  cooking, play dates,  normal saturday stuff.

meal planning
cleaning out pantry... :)
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Post by: droverjess on October 12, 2013, 09:10:24 pm
Went to buy net curtains, we now have clear glass in the bathrooms as we only have fields to look out into and no neighbours,
The B and B rooms have ensuite without windows.
They need shortening but will have to wait until I have a clean table to work at and can get at my sewing machine.
Also bought a packet of screws - the wrong size- a can of squirty fix it foam, a newspaper and a tank of fuel.

That is the longest I've been away from the property for a month.

Tonight am home alone with no TV or chairs so am in bed with the iPad, but not enough broadband to watch iplayer sadly.
Next two days am here all the time, then I hope to be able to go get groceries on Tuesday. The amount of tea bags used is phenomenal!
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 12, 2013, 11:32:55 pm
Managed to grab a quick 5 minutes on the forum just now. 

It was indeed wonderful meeting Jo yesterday - she is a very lovely lady and living in a thermomix desert - no one else near her with a TMX, but she is loving her machine and really adventurous trying everything.  We grabbed a coffee and had a natter in a cafe overlooking Wellington harbour - very pleasant.

I am still in NZ - head back to Aussie on a 6.00 am flight tomorrow morning!!
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Post by: judydawn on October 13, 2013, 01:50:34 am
Straight to work no doubt too Marina?  I'm so glad you made the time to catch up with Jo, those New Zealanders don't know what they are missing out on by not having a TMX.  Good on you ground breaker Jo, thank goodness you found our forum.
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Post by: Nikkit on October 13, 2013, 07:23:34 am
Just home from a weekend of carnage at Jurien with an Extreme 4WD comp. My brother (driver) and hubby (navi ) broke their truck,(my brothers truck - hubby's is still in pieces in the shed here)  something to do with diffs and pinion thingys (I am so terribly mechanical I just nodded, grimaced and said "oohhhhh".... I sounded like I knew what they were talking about)

Out of 20 trucks there were 4 left that could drive apparently. So lots of broken pieces (more of me going "yeah, oh darn, ooooo, no, gosh" nod nod  grimace)
Anyway it was a good weekend and the boys and their toys had lots of fun.

My hubby was drooling at a few of the bits on some of the trucks and I can imagine he'll be asking me for the cheque book next week so he can get his finished. All I can see is cubic dollars on pieces that go bang when he's climbing over rocks and up steep gravel hills.  :-))
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Post by: cookie1 on October 13, 2013, 07:26:24 am
I have just had another chuckle, thanks Nikkit. I could easily visualise the weekend. It sounds like they had great fun though.
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Post by: droverjess on October 13, 2013, 02:14:22 pm
Boys and their toys Nikkit,  we all about that one.... For a while it was rotavators bought on eBay and then found not to be in a great condition after. DD banned DH from eBay for quite a while after that!!!

Very wet here, and new windows going in now.
Dog jumped into veg garden just now,  Not good, didn't want him to realise he could jump for a wee while yet.
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Post by: obbie on October 13, 2013, 09:34:30 pm
Yes, Boys and the bits they buy on ebay... I have 3 things to pay for today..
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Post by: jo_nz on October 13, 2013, 11:12:51 pm
Quote from: judydawn on October 13, 2013, 01:50:34 am
Good on you ground breaker Jo, thank goodness you found our forum.

I have to agree with that!!  I know I wouldn't be getting nearly as much out of my TMX without the forum full of recipes, advice and friendly people.   :-*
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Post by: Halex on October 13, 2013, 11:22:50 pm
Obbe, is that your new kitty :)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 13, 2013, 11:24:30 pm
Quote from: jo_nz on October 13, 2013, 11:12:51 pm
Quote from: judydawn on October 13, 2013, 01:50:34 am
Good on you ground breaker Jo, thank goodness you found our forum.

I have to agree with that!!  I know I wouldn't be getting nearly as much out of my TMX without the forum full of recipes, advice and friendly people.   :-*

Jo maybe you can make it to Tassie next October. If not we may all have to come over there,

Gert
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Post by: courton on October 14, 2013, 12:14:38 am
My gf who bought the TMX in Auckland has relegated it in the cupboard. She is currently living in London and has put it in storage!!!!
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Post by: gertbysea on October 14, 2013, 12:21:17 am
I could cry.

Gert
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Post by: courton on October 14, 2013, 12:27:41 am
I kept telling her to bring it to Sydney on one of her many visits here and I would give her a few motivating lessons. I also emailed her some lovely forum recipes...all to no avail.
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Post by: judydawn on October 14, 2013, 12:30:47 am
You can take a horse to water but ................  Good try courton.
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Post by: obbie on October 14, 2013, 02:32:03 am
Gert, one is black, and the other is black and white.
Just thought I would change a photo.  love cats.
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 14, 2013, 02:55:39 am
off to the movies today, last day of the school holidays then a play date this afternoon whilst the plumber comes and continues in my laundry ;D
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Post by: dede on October 14, 2013, 08:47:17 pm
Thought I would update everyone on my caravan renovation process.
On the weekend I removed the frame work so all that's left is the trailer with a floor.
I'm going to remove the floor and replace it as well and get my DS who is an apprentice spray painter to paint the chassis. I have gone to this much effort I may as well go all the way :)
And yes I know crazy, but I am enjoying it.

Oh and I have also learnt that the Lino on the floor contains asbestos and is stuck down hard to the floor, so that's a big reason I'm replacing the floor altogether.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/15/yjegu9um.jpg)
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Post by: Emme on October 14, 2013, 09:04:51 pm
Gosh Dede what a mamoth job you have taken on.  It will be so much better when completed.  Good on you for doing it  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on October 14, 2013, 09:53:35 pm
Yes you are crazy  with a crazy project but "restoring" the  "aham" caravan will restore your sanity.  I am wondering if you are going to put it back together  as it was or it if will emerge  as a butterfly. I am thinking with your artistic flair it is going to come back from the near dead  as something spectacular . You will forever  have a great sense of achievement  and you kids will be amazed. Can you just hear them telling their friends ??  If you experience any moments of it being all too hard them just pop  on here and we will be your cheer squad.

You are WOMAN and we near you roar. Go Mandi,

Gert
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Post by: Yvette on October 14, 2013, 10:48:56 pm
Good luck with it all Dede glad it is you and not me  :D
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Post by: dede on October 14, 2013, 10:50:21 pm
Lol thanks Gert.
The internal part of the caravan will be all new and fresh, the outside will look the same but cleaned up with a few minor alterations. I would love to put new cladding on the outside but would cost me a small fortune to do, so I'm reusing the old cladding.
One day it will be a usable caravan again, I'm not giving up in a hurry.
I always said I wanted to spend my savings from not smoking on a caravan, I think I have taken that to a whole new level :)
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Post by: jo_nz on October 14, 2013, 11:15:37 pm
Hehe, we had that lino pattern on the kitchen floor at our old house - asbestos and all!  Except it was browns rather than greens. 

I'm working at home today while poor DD is parked in front of a DVD.  Unfortunately I just can't put it off any longer!  With school holidays and chicken pox in the house, I haven't got a lot done lately.   :-\
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Post by: judydawn on October 15, 2013, 01:27:28 am
Asbestos in lino, who would have known that ???  Apparently, on checking, it's in the backing. Take the proper precautions when removing it Mandi  and keep the kids away. I don't think I have ever known a woman like you, good luck with the project.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 15, 2013, 01:54:56 am
Mandi you are amazing. What a project you have. You will be so proud of it. If my DH can help in any way please ask. He is pretty handy and has recently made a tear drop caravan and a camper for our Hilux. He is now planning to make a small 4x4 trailer camper.
Please show us the caravan as you do pieces of it.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 15, 2013, 02:37:11 am
What a talented lady you are Mandi. :)
Look forward to seeing the caravan progress.

Mum and I are driving back to Perth today. She really enjoyed the few days away as she was very down and lonely when we returned from overseas. This was the only timeframe that I could take her as it suited my babysitting commitments due to my DS and DIL being overseas. Back to normal after today but so glad I took mum away as she is bright and cheery again.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 15, 2013, 02:53:23 am
MF it is so hard to be pulled several ways with aged parents and our own family. That was lovely of you to take your Mum away for a few days.
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Post by: dede on October 15, 2013, 03:37:03 am
Quote from: cookie1 on October 15, 2013, 01:54:56 am
Mandi you are amazing. What a project you have. You will be so proud of it. If my DH can help in any way please ask. He is pretty handy and has recently made a tear drop caravan and a camper for our Hilux. He is now planning to make a small 4x4 trailer camper.
Please show us the caravan as you do pieces of it.

Thanks Cookie I might just take you up on the offer, but I have a million question so your DH might get sick of me lol.

 Question 1) At this stage I'm stuck on how to remove the Lino as it's stuck hard. I need to remove the floor but to do that I have to drill out rivets that attach the floor to the chassis. But of cause the head of the rivets are under the Lino grrr.
So I'm thinking maybe a heat gun might help me remove the Lino? . But I need to wear a mask and dispose of the Lino safely.

Judy I'm sure there are other women out there who tackle things like I do. It's in my blood I'm afraid, and because I'm a real impatient person who hates waiting for someone else to do it I have just got in and done things myself. I have learnt a lot over the years from being impatient :)
My Dad is a workaholic and my late grandfather was a jack of all trades who could tackle just about anything. Think I take after them :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 15, 2013, 08:55:56 am
My goodness Mandi you really have your hands full with this project now.Good luck,if anyone can do it you can ;) ;D

It's great to hear you spent some quality time with your Mum MF.A bonus that you ran into BZB ;) :D
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Post by: cookie1 on October 15, 2013, 10:34:43 am
Mandi DH suggested that you mark the Lino where the chassis rails are and the cross supports. Then use an electric multi tool with a scraper thing attachment and using a heat gun will soften the Lino and stop it from breaking into small pieces. This will expose the rivets and you should be able to remove them. Hope this helps.
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Post by: dede on October 15, 2013, 11:20:50 am
Ah thanks Cookie, that would be easier than removing all the lino. I have a friend who has a heat gun I can borrow. Well that's question 1 answered. I'm sure question 2 will be just around the corner :)
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Post by: cookie1 on October 15, 2013, 12:16:32 pm
No worries.
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Made a sort of pork Mexican rice thing in the Thermothingy then popped the whole thing into capsicum topped with cheese and I to the oven.

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Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2013, 06:35:26 am
It looks a perfect lunch.

I had a coffee with Hally this morning then had a small prowl round the shopping centre. It was lovely to catch up with her and hear all about her holiday.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 16, 2013, 06:44:54 am
Noice!

Gert
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Post by: deedub on October 16, 2013, 07:13:10 am
Lots to catch up on... good luck with the caravan Mandi,  will be watching your progress with interest.
Very excited for you Karen, I can only dream of business class travel to Europe! And good to see that marina & Jo got together - love the idea of a forum fest in NZ, maybe one day...
Today I had a roof man come over to fix some loose tiles - bad news is, all the tiles on that small section of roof need to be re-laid (they're sliding off!); good news is, he says the rest of the roof should be good for another 10 years! Such a relief.
I've finally come down with a cold - blame it on stupid hot-then-cold-then-hot Melbourne weather! So I've been laying low most of the day.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2013, 08:11:08 am
Get well soon deedub.
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Post by: Emme on October 16, 2013, 08:27:18 am
Hope you are soon feeling better deedub  :)

Gert, lunch looked great  ;D
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Post by: droverjess on October 16, 2013, 08:51:26 pm
Well dede it is marvellous what you are doing, and great that cookies DH can help you with this great project.

Lovely lunch Gert.
Get well Deedub.

Went to electrical supplier today for parts in the POURING rain and the cash n carry for more bacon and rolls. It was so. Bad I went in my gumboots. They have a great offer on .99p for 6 good rolls and then they are BOGOF as well. So bought 6 packs. We eat a lot of ham or bacon rolls for lunch. Got some finger shaped ones so must get some sausages for a change.
Sunny afternoon but oh so windy. Lovely new windows protecting us from gales.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 16, 2013, 09:39:49 pm
Finally finished my stool at class today.Hand sewing the cord has been a right pain,took me ages to get it to look acceptable.
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Post by: droverjess on October 16, 2013, 09:52:34 pm
Wow, stand and take a now, it is beautiful!!!  ;D
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Post by: Emme on October 16, 2013, 09:54:28 pm
CC, that is absolutely beautiful,  well done  :-*
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Post by: astarra on October 16, 2013, 09:54:50 pm
Incredible CC  you are very talented.  :)
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Post by: Wonder on October 16, 2013, 09:56:38 pm
CC that looks fantastic, well done.
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Post by: judydawn on October 16, 2013, 10:40:23 pm
You've done an amazing job CC, it would have been tedious work hand sewing the cord.  Isn't it nice though to finish a project and then think about what the next one will be or have you already planned that?
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Post by: djinni373 on October 16, 2013, 10:59:31 pm
Absolutely gorgeous CC  8)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 16, 2013, 11:00:32 pm
That looks very elegant. It must be very satisfying to have it now complete. You are a very talented and lovely lady
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Post by: mab19 on October 16, 2013, 11:52:03 pm
Well done CC, it looks beautiful.  I know what you mean about sewing on cord :-)) :-))
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Post by: gertbysea on October 17, 2013, 12:03:49 am
Don't you dare let anyone put their feet on it.  A work of a very talented and patient  craftsman.

Gert
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Post by: goldfish on October 17, 2013, 12:37:26 am
Can't add to what everyone else has said, CC...except to say you've an absolutely amazing talent!!!!!   Your next project? Come back to Australia!! I've a gorgeous ( well, to me it is!) very old lounge suite in desperate need of some loving and inspired attention!! Full room and board for the duration..  and then some...  ;D
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Post by: obbie on October 17, 2013, 02:30:35 am
CC it looks great
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Post by: courton on October 17, 2013, 04:08:58 am
Very professional. Stunning!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 17, 2013, 04:11:13 am
Beautiful CC you are so talented  :)
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Post by: dede on October 17, 2013, 06:14:56 am
Wow CC that looks so good. Wish I could say that about my caravan :(. One day I hope to sit back and admire my work like you can now. :)
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Post by: Yvette on October 17, 2013, 06:38:38 am
Beautiful CC looks great  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 17, 2013, 06:45:15 am
Stunning CC. You and Mr CC make a very talented pair 😊
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Post by: Katiej on October 17, 2013, 10:11:48 am
Beautiful CC!
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Post by: Jamberie on October 17, 2013, 11:05:08 am
CC your stool is just beautiful! I agree with Gert, that is too good for anyone's feet!!!

Today I started negotiations with my bosses as I won a new job :)
I might be a bit quiet here for a little while, while I sort things out but hopefully it will all fall into place!
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Post by: judydawn on October 17, 2013, 11:06:01 am
Well done Jamberie, congratulations.  We'll still be here when you have time.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 17, 2013, 11:24:27 am
Good on you Jamberie.  Well done. Go girl.

Gert
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 17, 2013, 12:01:48 pm
Congratulations Jam.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 17, 2013, 12:40:15 pm
Well done Jam
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 17, 2013, 01:04:11 pm
Thank you for your kind words regarding the stool girls :-* :-* :-* :-*

Congratulations Jamberie ;D
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Post by: droverjess on October 17, 2013, 09:33:24 pm
Well done Jamberie! don't work too hard!

After yesterday's gales I picked two feed bags full of twigs for kindling for the stoves. Put in log shed to dry.
Moved some sheep.
Emptied and dust sheeted the kitchen ( again).
Rang my mum for a catch up.
Went to builders merchant.
Took dog out to now empty field on his two long lines (50ft) as near road and gate not secure. He enjoyed sniffing around while I picked more sticks.
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Post by: Bedlam on October 18, 2013, 12:23:24 am
CC, you are very clever,that stool looks amazing. ( perfect for louis little bum maybe! No dirty feet)
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Post by: Jamberie on October 18, 2013, 11:48:35 am
Thanks everyone :) I'm really looking forward to it -and also the shopping spree for new 'corporate' clothes to wear :D :D :D

Gosh DJ, you never stop! Can't wait to see the pictures of your work :)
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Post by: droverjess on October 18, 2013, 08:33:06 pm
Did a wee bit of shopping today but sssh it's a secret  ;D
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Post by: Wonder on October 18, 2013, 11:54:18 pm
Congrats Jamberie.

I've done a few loads of washing, some cleaning, walked the dogs and now off to the first of two games of basketball with DS. Have to go to a Spanish food shop near the city between games to stock up on ingredients and hopefully get a present for a friends 50th today. DS has a haircut appointment and I'm hopeful of getting to the gym late this afternoon but that will only happen if everything goes according to plan.
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Post by: Katiej on October 19, 2013, 03:13:50 am
My DH has gone interstate for a few days to visit a mate, so I'm home alone.
Pottering around, shopping, washing, making Chookies spicy pear chutney at the moment, along with a big pot of bolognese sauce on the stove.

Later Judy and I are going to the movies.
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Post by: judydawn on October 19, 2013, 03:29:45 am
and I'm just off to pre-purchase the tickets now Katie, see you later  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on October 19, 2013, 03:51:28 am
General housework first and then off the local retirement village fete with DIL and GD's.  Will probably look in on thel arts market as well.  So many things on today, it's hard to choose which ones to go to.
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 19, 2013, 06:40:27 am
washing, cleaning,  some baking took ds8 to a birthday party and since the weather is horrible (again) we're staying in until we go to the in laws house for dinner and celebrate our nieces 3rd birthday
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Post by: droverjess on October 19, 2013, 11:56:36 am
Have just been out with the dog. Loose lead walking still improving, 65% today, so still a lot of stops.
The plasterer is here and the chimney man has booked us in for a new stove and chimney liner on 2 nov. This was an unexpected necessity as we found huge chimney probs, which could be dangerous. Light one fire and the smoke came out in the next door room. Oops!

Cooking sausages for lunch in Aga to go in rolls. Bought steak pie and veg tonight should be manageable I think. Depends how plasterer gets on.
Hope to choose paint later for kitchen and DD room. Depends how we get on and when DH is back. There is always tomorrow but I prefer not to shop on a Sunday unless an emergency.  We need to be in the kitchen ASAP so the stove can be done. DH will have to get moving with the kitchen installation.......
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Post by: cookie1 on October 19, 2013, 01:06:43 pm
Congratulations Jamberie.
DJ things are coming along even if it is slow.
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Post by: droverjess on October 19, 2013, 03:36:48 pm
Now sitting in car in heavy pouring rain with paint sample pots and photos of lights. Dd looking at laptops, hers is very unwell and is unlikely to last for her post grad degree course.
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Post by: obbie on October 19, 2013, 09:48:35 pm
Jess, it sounds like it is falling into place.

general cleaning, today. I have had extra kids for 3 days here.

I need some me time.. ;D
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Post by: Yvette on October 19, 2013, 09:58:10 pm
Joined the gym OMG what have I done  :o
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Post by: gertbysea on October 19, 2013, 10:50:41 pm
What colour will the kitchen be DJ?

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Post by: droverjess on October 19, 2013, 10:55:03 pm
Not sure Gert.
We are painting sample pots in different places all over the house. DD painted 8 on the kitchen wall. We got 12 samples. Already some are discounted as too strong. Bit like goldilocks... There will be some just right. Like when we found this house.
Need to do 2 coats in different places to see the effect of light and shade.
Will report back IDC.
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Post by: Jamberie on October 19, 2013, 11:10:27 pm
Loving hearing about the renovations dj. It will look amazing when it's done!
Lol Yvette!
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Post by: jo_nz on October 19, 2013, 11:30:15 pm
Quote from: Yvette on October 19, 2013, 09:58:10 pm
Joined the gym OMG what have I done  :o

Yvette, I just signed up on Thursday too - what was I thinking!!   :o
I have my first appointment with a trainer on Tuesday, so I'm sure that will be a barrel of laughs...

We've been working around the house this weekend - painting skirting boards, fixing up odds and ends.
Actually I'm more sore from painting than I was the other day after my first gym visit in 7 years!  All the crouching down to paint has really given my thighs and derriere a workout!!  :-[
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Post by: Halex on October 19, 2013, 11:53:00 pm
Getting excited about the arrival of the bookcase. Categorizing all my cookbooks today. So there will be piles everywhere :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 19, 2013, 11:56:06 pm
It sounds as if you will have to go back to work to get that Robyn  ;)
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Post by: Halex on October 20, 2013, 12:00:51 am
Quote from: Yvette on October 19, 2013, 09:58:10 pm
Joined the gym OMG what have I done  :o

Good girl :)
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Post by: obbie on October 20, 2013, 01:02:15 am
Yvette that is scary. :D

About to off load kids for a couple of hours now.. Yeahh
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Post by: deedub on October 20, 2013, 03:28:59 am
Congrats on the new job jamberie, I can relate to the new wardrobe shopping, lots of fun.
You girls are so good, joining the gym - been on my to do list for a loooong time :)
Not much going on today, this cold has sapped all my energy. Took kids to swimming lesson this morning, washing, a bit of cooking, and cleaning the BBQ. Intend to spend most of the afternoon snuggled up on the couch with a book while the kids watch the State Schools Spectacular - their school is represented apparently.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 20, 2013, 07:05:46 am
Some very lovely friends dropped in so that was lovely. Have had great fun chatting and laughing. Now too lazy to do much other than make some bread.
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Post by: Halex on October 20, 2013, 07:24:01 am
That was a nice surprise Cookie.

We are just about to enter the world of Criss Angel, Mind Freak with cps Platinum Magic Kit from his Las Vegas Show. Lucky there is an instructional dvd in the box ;)

Hopefully none of us will disapper ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on October 20, 2013, 07:26:18 am
Ill keep my fingers crossed that we hear from you after the magic show.  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on October 20, 2013, 08:57:31 am
Hally,  that C P of your has a twinkle in his eye,  so be careful as you might disappear in a puff of smoke,  and then what would we do.
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Post by: Emme on October 20, 2013, 09:20:46 am
Congratulations on the new job Jamberie  :)

Have fun with the Magic show Hally  ;D
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Post by: Halex on October 20, 2013, 12:28:34 pm
Yes all of us still here, we did have fun making a silk hanky dissappear & re-appear :D
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Post by: cookie1 on October 20, 2013, 12:41:52 pm
Wait until CP wants to cut you in half.  ;)
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Post by: obbie on October 20, 2013, 09:38:46 pm
Magic show sounds fun Hally
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Post by: droverjess on October 20, 2013, 10:49:11 pm
Sounds great Hally.

Went out to lunch, swopped spinach from garden with neighbour for apples.
Had a rest today, caught up in some tv, and played with nephew on iPad.
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Post by: Halex on October 20, 2013, 10:50:46 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on October 20, 2013, 12:41:52 pm
Wait until CP wants to cut you in half.  ;)

Luckly he is not that advanced, LOL, we did see Criss Angel do it on stage with amassive chain saw, pretty freaky.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 21, 2013, 11:22:27 am
The day started out well and I went to the movies with friends followed by lunch. I had a beautiful yellow and apricot flag iris flowering out the front of my house, but when I returned, I noticed the flower was no longer there. On further investigation, the whole plant was missing, as was another one next to it that had a flower spike.
To top it off, I was driving with a friend to a class this evening and a kind driver in the next lane signalled to us that my car had a flat tyre. We called the RAA, the tyre was expertly changed but we missed our class.
When I get cross, I bake. I have a loaf of bread on its second rise as we speak :o
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Post by: droverjess on October 21, 2013, 11:26:34 am
Oh dear how awful.
We had two scruffy men on the doorstep early this morning wanting water in a bottle for their car.
Makes me very suspicious especially as I couldn't see the car. They weren't locals, I think they were from Eastern Europe.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 21, 2013, 12:10:29 pm
Poor you ES.
DJ I don't like the sound of them.
My DH sold the teardrop caravan today. A few hours after the person picked it up he had a phone call from someone that had advertised for a teardrop but ours wasn't suitable. The person we sold it to had contacted him to buy the teardrop but he had added $2000 onto it from what he paid us. We had a real laugh over it.
DH plans to build another one now!
ES I had my rosemary growing in the front garden. When we got back from Birdsville it had been stolen. I can I,agile how cross you were.
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Post by: judydawn on October 21, 2013, 12:34:48 pm
What a day ES, such a horrid person stealing your plants.  You have such a tight knit little street there, it's amazing no one saw anything. Then to miss your class because of a flat tyre, well it just wasn't your day but the shining light at the end of all that was your loaf of bread.  Something finally went right for you.  Have a better day tomorrow dear girl.

DJ I'm glad you weren't home alone when the scruffy guys visited, how isolated is your property.

Cheeky beggar Cookie, he thought he had a quick sale and huge profit there. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 21, 2013, 04:41:27 pm
What a bad day for you ES.Plant theft,a flat and missing your class.Your bread looked good though ;) ;D

The morning callers sound dodgy to me DJ.Looking for stuff to nick.I hope you are storing stuff well hidden.

Had my hair cut,then had lunch with a friend.We both looked around a Antique shop,you will be pleased to know I didn't buy anything there :D :D After dropping my friend at her house I called in at the Post Office and posted my SS parcel ;) ;) On the way home I called into an ironmongery stores and bought some bottles to make more Plum Liqueur :-)) ;D
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Post by: Emme on October 21, 2013, 09:10:55 pm
ES sorry to hear about your bad day, I can never understand why people do that.  I have had people come and ask for a cutting from a particular plant and am only to happy to give them one.  Hope today is much better for you.
Don't like the sound of those callers either DJ, take care :)
I noticed that plum liqueur recipe yesterday CC and we have two plums trees covered in flowers at the moment so that recipe will come in very handy this year. 
Have bread to bake today, not much else planned as the day is overcast again!!
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Post by: achookwoman on October 21, 2013, 10:57:57 pm
ES,  it is good to bake bread when you have had a rotten day.  Hope today is much better.
Quiet day here, will bake SDLoaf that has been proving over night.  Will reread  the letter I wrote last night to Captain's Choice about the Turkey Trip and post it tomorrow if it seems OK.  Talk to our travel agent about our insurance claim relating to trip.  Will be glad to get these nasty jobs out of the way. 
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Post by: Halex on October 21, 2013, 10:59:29 pm
ES, How mean/nasty to steal your plants. Some people....

Happy Day today :)
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Post by: Bedlam on October 21, 2013, 11:12:48 pm
ES, sorry to hear of your bad day.  My DD2 had a rear window smashed on her car last week, parked out the front. Not a nice feeling to have people like that around. A few weeks ago someone stole my m&d's bird bath from their front.
Hally, love Chris Angel have you seen any Derren Brown?
Busy here with the beginings of reunification for our FS.
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Post by: mab19 on October 22, 2013, 02:24:16 am
ES, sorry about your bad day.  We had irises stolen from our front yard in our previous house too.  If they wanted them so badly they could just have asked for a rhizome and I would have gladly given it to them. 
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Post by: Wonder on October 22, 2013, 02:49:30 am
ES what a start to the week, hopefully it can only get better.

Chookie, you are certainly never going to forget this holiday - the good and the bad!

Bedlam, pardon my ignorance but what is "FS"?
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Post by: cookie1 on October 22, 2013, 03:06:56 am
I think it may be foster son.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 22, 2013, 03:46:08 am
Thanks everyone :)
If they had asked, I would have given them some of the rhizome. I had other irises in pots  and others in the garden, but they took the only two plants that I have of this particular iris. Luckily a friend also has some of these irises and she has offered me some of hers.
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Post by: judydawn on October 22, 2013, 03:46:45 am
Don't plant them out the front ES  ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 22, 2013, 03:58:18 am
I am in Melbourne airport waiting for my third flight since 0430 having  a plastic cup of Yellow reading The Cuckoo"s Calling

Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on October 22, 2013, 04:09:49 am
I have just been down to the school for my eldest daughters final whole school assembly where she was awarded with her graduation sash.
So very happy that she graduated, the assembly was awesome with the year 12's being led in by a bag piper through the year 6's guard of honour (which included my other daughter), the assembly was great, then the kids were piped out through a year 11 guard of honour.
So I am very proud and I admit a little teary to think my "baby" has finished school (except her final exams)!
Tonight we get "frocked up" (well seeing as I don't wear frocks I will wear nice pants) for the ceremony thingy in the Swan Valley somewhere. Should be a lovely night and the kids all get their awards etc.

I just realised bar the final exams - I have survived year 12 - again!
Only one more to go - in 6 years time!
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Post by: courton on October 22, 2013, 04:10:59 am
I had a very enjoyable morning with Frozzie and her delightful DD exploring Costco. Time  just flew.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 22, 2013, 04:26:42 am
Costco sounds amazing.

Nikkit, congratulations on surviving year 12. Best wishes to your D D for the exams. Like you I don't own a dress.

Gert, fly safely and enjoy the Yellow.
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Post by: Wonder on October 22, 2013, 05:04:47 am
Nikkit, your daughters graduation sounds lovely. We have our daughters tomorrow and then it's "just" the exams to get through. I'm trying to encourage her to eat more things that I make while she is studying but she has bought an enormous bag of junk food to get her through  :-[
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Post by: deedub on October 22, 2013, 05:25:06 am
Working from home today, which is just as well as I've had some upsetting news and been bawling my eyes out. My DD's friend's dad died last night, he had brain cancer. Got a text from the mum with the news, and apparently her DD doesn't want anyone to know except my DD because she's the only one of her friends who will understand. Then I realised it's 6 years today since my partner died which is bloody ironic. Hopefully I can explain all this to my 8yo - apparently her friend hates all the hugs and sad faces, she just wants to be treated normally, poor kid.
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Post by: Nikkit on October 22, 2013, 05:28:38 am
Wonder "just" the exams sounds about right!
My daughter has her first exam on the 4th November, then 6th then a big gap and 18th and 19th November.
And there's not a lot of studying going on here...and she doesn't like junk food as such (except Hungry Jacks and the nearest one is over 30 minutes away and she doesn't have her licence yet!)

We will survive.
With a little help from a restorative drinkie every evening!!

Condolences to you deedub and the DD's friends family.
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Post by: judydawn on October 22, 2013, 05:44:09 am
Lots happening today, some good and some not good. 
Enjoy your holiday Gert, I know you will. 
Good luck to all the young ones about to have their final exams. 
Nice to hear you and Frozzie have been shopping at Cosco Courton, did you buy much?
Such sad news Deb, so hard on the young ones and for it to be today of all days too.  Hugs to you all.
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Post by: obbie on October 22, 2013, 05:59:54 am
sending hugs deedub.. :-* :-*
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Post by: Wonder on October 22, 2013, 06:20:47 am
Sending big hugs Deedub, how sad for you that it was on the anniversary of your partners death. All the best explaining to your DD, it's a credit to you and your DD that her friend is happy for you both to know.

Nikkit, not a lot of study going on here either although it's more than I've seen her do in 6 years of high school so I'm thankful she has come good at the right time!! unforutnately DD works at Woolworths as a checkout girl and she sees all the junk food that others purchase and she has no willpower. Fortunately at the moment she has a great metabolism, but I've warned her it won't stay that way with her current diet  ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 22, 2013, 06:30:54 am
hugs deedub,  such sad news xx
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Post by: Nikkit on October 22, 2013, 06:31:49 am
You are lucky your DD has a job...mine is a tad lazy. May change her mind though if I send her off to work with her Dad.
So with no $$ she has no junk food.
And I am real good at raising my eyebrow at her when she asks for something like that when we are shopping. Or I say "read the ingredients list and then give me 2 good reasons why you still want that"!
(I must be the horriblest Mum in the world!!)

What is it with that metabolism thing.? Mine hit the road as soon as I fell pregnant and hasn't been seen since.  :-))
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Post by: cookie1 on October 22, 2013, 06:49:59 am
Deedub that would bring sad memories for you. Hugs all round.
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Post by: Halex on October 22, 2013, 06:58:26 am
Deedub, how vey sad for your family. Hugs
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 22, 2013, 07:15:05 am
What a very sad day for you Deedub,sending big hugs to you :-* :-*

Good luck for your DD in her exams Nikkit :)
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Post by: Katiej on October 22, 2013, 07:24:49 am
Terribly sad Deedub.
Love and best wishes to you and your family and your DDs friend xx
Take care.
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Post by: droverjess on October 22, 2013, 07:29:11 am
Quote from: Katiej on October 22, 2013, 07:24:49 am
Terribly sad Deedub.
Love and best wishes to you and your family and your DDs friend xx
Take care.

Katie said my words exactly.
Huge hugs and our deepest sympathies.

Metabolism Nikkit, mine has vanished along with my periods.... Quite a shock after 54 years.... I do not like having a bigger appetite either!
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Post by: Emme on October 22, 2013, 07:40:30 am
Deedub, sending hugs at this sad time for you  :-*

Best wishes to all those who have family members doing exams at this time of year. 

Has any one heard from Mcmich? was wondering how she is getting on, hoping the fires are not near her
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Post by: deedub on October 22, 2013, 10:26:08 am
Gosh yes Marie those fires are very worrying. Hope everyone keeps safe.
Thanks for all your lovely messages, I'm not upset for myself I just feel for that poor family, such lovely people. DD sent her friend a message "sending all my love to you and your sister. Would you like to come trickle-treating (sic) with me to cheer you up?" I had to laugh at that - the response was "definitely!" Kids hey?
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Post by: Wonder on October 22, 2013, 11:39:31 am
Nikkit the girls sound similar, mine is quite lazy but a part time job in our house is not negotiable unless you have some other commitment such as sport or other extra curriculum commitments of which DD has none. Saying that she is quite hooked on travel so needs the money to fund schoolers on the Gold Coast, a mystic festival in Tasmania and a trip to Cambodia in Feb! Does your DD know what she wants to do next year?
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Post by: gertbysea on October 22, 2013, 07:34:30 pm
Deedub such a sad time but wonderful you DD has such a good friend to support. Hopefully they will be friends for life having both shared a. Terrible loss. All part of life's experience that will  help them grow into strong women.

Nikkit. I wonder how the frocking up went?

And COSTCO. BWAAAAAAA!

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on October 23, 2013, 01:33:37 am
I saw in our paper today that Aldi are near to negotiating a warehouse space here and will open in 2016. I don't think I can wait that long.  :'( I guess I have too. The warehouse is near us so hopefully one of the stores will be too.

No news on Costco yet.  :'( :'(
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Post by: judydawn on October 23, 2013, 01:44:40 am
At least you have something to look forward to Cookie and perhaps Cosco will come on board now they know Aldi are setting up business in Perth.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 23, 2013, 01:49:48 am
We are at MONA in Hobart. Absolutely stunning . Cannot use Tapatalk so fat with 4G but will try later. One of the most amazing places I have ever been and am taking a short break taking in the view as the art  works can be overwhelming .  This place needs a couple of visits to view it all .

Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on October 23, 2013, 02:46:21 am
We "frocked up" quite nicely thanks Gert!!, and hubby put on a suit as well - he reckons its not every day your daughter graduates, so he was going to look good. He did say to me a couple of times "mmm glad to see that Dad dressed up - not" about the blokes wearing jeans and t-shirts!
It was a nice night, we are very proud.

Enjoy Hobart Gert.

Like you Cookie - can't wait for some serious competition in the supermarket stakes, bring on Aldi! If it opens up down near you I'll call in for a coffee before I shop!  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on October 23, 2013, 04:34:33 am
You will be more than welcome Nikkit.

When DD graduated from high school she took her father shopping for his shirt and tie. Her remark was that all his were so old fashioned. He is more a jeans and shirt guy but did wear a suit for her, with a new shirt and tie!

Gert it sounds like you are enjoying yourself. Great.
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Post by: Wonder on October 23, 2013, 04:59:28 am
I've got frocks and love to dress up but it's so cold and wet here today that really don't want to get changed from what I'm wearing at work which was more for comfort today after a very early workshop. There is probably a chance I could fall asleep either during the mass or the dinner (or both) and with another early start tomorrow a late night isn't going to be good.
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Post by: jeninwa on October 23, 2013, 06:31:58 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 23, 2013, 01:49:48 am
We are at MONA in Hobart. Absolutely stunning . Cannot use Tapatalk so fat with 4G but will try later. One of the most amazing places I have ever been and am taking a short break taking in the view as the art  works can be overwhelming .  This place needs a couple of visits to view it all .

Gert


I've been to Mona twice Gert and still haven't seen it all. The bar on the bottom level is pretty good too 😀😀😀
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Post by: judydawn on October 23, 2013, 08:29:57 am
That could be why you haven't seen much more of MONA Jen, that darn bar keeps getting in the way  ;)
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Post by: droverjess on October 23, 2013, 10:02:14 pm
Popped out for soup lunch at farm shop down the road.
Saw where DD has part time work.
Took dog out extra times on lead.
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Post by: jo_nz on October 23, 2013, 10:13:23 pm
DS's turn for chicken pox!  So I'm working at home today.  So far the spots are still just showing up and he's not very bothered, although he is a LOT quieter than usual (thank goodness - his "usual" is extremely loud LOL).
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Post by: Lucyluu on October 24, 2013, 12:12:28 am
Off to the Stitches and Craft show at Caulfield race track today then back home to work on a silk bow tie quilt for a wedding in November.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 24, 2013, 07:18:15 am
I hope you had a good time the craft show Lucyluu.We would love to see the Bow Tie when it's finished ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on October 24, 2013, 08:14:23 am
Ive made a Chookie's loaf of bread, A CP grain bread and have a sort of fruit brioche rising that I will make into baby ones. A very enjoyable day.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 24, 2013, 08:50:00 am
How did the burghul bread go cookie?
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Post by: cookie1 on October 24, 2013, 10:38:17 am
Lovely flavour and cooked right through. It didnt rise much in the oven though. How does yours go? Perhaps I should put it in a smaller tin.
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Post by: mab19 on October 24, 2013, 10:55:07 am
Quote from: Lucyluu on October 24, 2013, 12:12:28 am
Off to the Stitches and Craft show at Caulfield race track today then back home to work on a silk bow tie quilt for a wedding in November.

Lucyluu, I went to the show today with a friend too.  We were a bit disappointed with it, it was nothing like it used to be.  What did you think of it?  We could have met up and had a cuppa. :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 24, 2013, 11:58:42 am
I have 2 bread tins. One is a "normal" size that you would cook say a date & walnut loaf in - thats the one I normally use for this recipe. My other "big" tin is probably the same size as yours and is a more recent purchase but I don't use it that often.
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Post by: deedub on October 24, 2013, 01:05:18 pm
Seem to be having the week from hell. I've been sick, DD home sick yesterday, went to work today only to get call from school that DD still sick (nothing to worry about, just feeling a bit poorly), raced to school, her class not there they've gone to French class in another building. Thought I'd collect other DD as well, her class not there, office says they're at swimming lesson, won't be back until 3pm, I've got a 3 hr conf call starting at 3pm aargh! Collected sick DD, went home, called after school care to pass on message to other DD that her sister won't be there, dumped 'sick' one in front of TV, did conf call, collected other DD. Got text message about funeral service for DD's friend's dad, it's Monday morning, already missed work in new job due to sickness so debating whether I should go or not. Service is at same place we had my partners funeral so not keen, but if DD wants to be there I'll suck it up.
Going to a wedding in Barossa valley on Saturday, still need to find shoes, wrap pressie, pack, tidy house for housesitter, and buy groceries so we don't come home to empty pantry on Sunday night.
Phew! Feel better now that I've had a vent - should delete this post, sounds like a pity party!
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 24, 2013, 01:14:21 pm
oh deedub if it doesn't rain it pours it's good to get it out love and hugs to you xx
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 24, 2013, 01:15:22 pm
Oh, deedub, you are having a bad week alright. Don't delete you post - sometimes it helps just to vent a little, and we all understand.
I hope you get everything done tomorrow so that you can enjoy your wedding and weekend away.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 24, 2013, 01:22:11 pm
Hugs deedub :-* :-* You are certainly having a terrible week but it's great to vent to a friendly forum who understand here :-*
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Post by: judydawn on October 24, 2013, 01:37:08 pm
Life as a single Mum is so hard at times Deb, I take my hat off to you. I hope everything settles down and that you can relax and enjoy the wedding.  xx
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Post by: cookie1 on October 24, 2013, 01:39:34 pm
Deedub things can only get better. Enjoy your time away.
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Post by: Wonder on October 24, 2013, 09:18:48 pm
Deedub, hugs to you and the girls what a shocker of a time you are having. Hope the wedding in the Barossa gives you a little break and you can relax. take care.
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Post by: droverjess on October 24, 2013, 09:23:31 pm
You do so well Deedub.... Enjoy the wedding and rant away when you need to.... All good and understanding friends on here.  ;D
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Post by: obbie on October 25, 2013, 01:18:23 am
Take care Deedub, and rant away whenever you need to.
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Post by: djinni373 on October 25, 2013, 04:54:08 am
Hope all settles quickly for you Deedub and you enjoy the wedding. The single parent gig is a tough one.
Is indeed a bad week. I have been telephone agony aunt for two separate long term relationship splits.  Very sad  :'( :'(
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Post by: cookie1 on October 25, 2013, 06:40:26 am
Oh Gayle that is hard too.
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Post by: Emme on October 25, 2013, 07:07:59 am
Hugs Deedub, hope things settle down soon and that you enjoy the wedding.  Take care

Hugs too Djinni,  that is hard and very stressful for you too
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Post by: mab19 on October 25, 2013, 09:08:32 am
Enjoy your time away deedub.  Things are sure to be better when you come home.

Djinni, it's hard when your friends relationships break down.  I'm sure they appreciate having someone to talk to.
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Post by: mab19 on October 25, 2013, 09:12:52 am
Made some soup this morning, then off to a doctors appointment.  Had to have an ECG whilst there as I have had a few chest pains but thankfully all seems to be ok.

Went shopping for groceries this afternoon and then went shopping for my SS present.  Hope my SS likes it. :)


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Post by: judydawn on October 25, 2013, 10:48:24 am
I like tests that set your mind at ease Mab but I hope the doctor has come up with another explanation for the chest pains.

What a great friend you are Gayle, it's nice to have someone to pour your heart out to - it doesn't make it easy on you though.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 25, 2013, 12:20:08 pm
Glad you are ok Mab 19.
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Post by: Emme on October 25, 2013, 08:39:03 pm
Take care Mab, hope they can find the cause soon.
Nothing exciting planned for today, need a loaf of bread and maybe think of something else to cook whilst the oven is hot.
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Post by: obbie on October 25, 2013, 09:19:39 pm
now to start cooking.
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Post by: deedub on October 25, 2013, 11:46:46 pm
Thanks for all your messages you lovely people! At the airport waiting for our flight now, still recovering from this cold so not really in a party mood. Hopefully a couple of glasses of Barossa wine will fix that! Looking forward to catching up with some old friends...
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Post by: courton on October 26, 2013, 08:09:39 am
Had a delightful day with 4 school friends ( friends of over 40 years standing) down the South Coast. On of our get togethers we were casually mentioning the beautiful rug featured in SYdney Morning. Herald  being sold at a ridiculous price of $1000! Lo and behold we drove past a gorgeous little knitting shop which had the same rug but which if we knitted was going to cost $300. A bargain!! We had our lovely knitting  day today helped by the lovely owner of the shoppe called KNITTING FOR THE SOUL. Check out her website - interesting lady who has a Ph.D in Indigenous Studies but has now decided to something totally different. Two of us chose Australian home spun wool and two of us choose an American wool called loopy mango both of which she does sell online. Check out the size of the wool and the needles!(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/26/ra7emu8e.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/26/e9epate3.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/26/a3azuhuz.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/10/26/y4aqu5y3.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on October 26, 2013, 08:22:00 am
What great fun that looks courton, although it must take a bit more effort than 8 ply wool, it's more like knitting with rope  ;D ;D  That's going to keep you busy for a while, how big is the finished item?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 26, 2013, 08:31:03 am
I hope they get to the cause of your chest pains Margaret. :-* :-*


What a wonderful day to spend with your close friends Courton.I love the big knitting needles and thick wool .Fantastic results 8)
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Post by: courton on October 26, 2013, 08:44:53 am
Judy, this is so easy and apparently good knitters can finish a throw rug in 1 1/2 hours. We are not knitters and none of us had touched a knitting needle in over 25 years so it might take a bit more time! But we are so loving the fun of it.
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Post by: jo_nz on October 26, 2013, 08:45:11 am
I'm sitting here knitting too....but socks so somewhat smaller needles and yarn! Looks fun and would be satisfying to knit. Love the finished rug too.

Been busy today clearing and planting the garden (just me and ds while dh and dd at work). Then been out shopping for halloween costumes and kids' bike helmets. DS also finally saved enough for a big lego set, so bought that and helped him start building. Watching the provincial rugby final now, if I can stay awake!
Been a rough couple of nights - DS been itchy with chicken pox. But he has been great today so hoping for a good night's sleep all round.
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Post by: Bedlam on October 26, 2013, 08:57:39 am
Poor DS,chicken pox makes them miserable. We went down the beach for a couple of hours this morning, not to swim just digging and collecting shells. Thought it might give me forum time this arvo, only just as he is playing on the iPad next to me needing encouragement.
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Post by: snappy on October 26, 2013, 10:40:36 am
Jo I hope DS is feeling better.  Chicken Pox is so nasty!

Tennis lessons, birthday party and decorating the house for Halloween here today.  Got to do some cleaning tomorrow - I've got about 20 people coming over for Halloween on Thursday night and I'm working all week so I need to declutter! 

And I bought my SS present today 😉😉😉!  I hope my SS likes it - it's multipurpose and in her favourite colour 😃. I've had so much fun thinking of an idea - it's definitely unusual buying for a person that you've never met.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 26, 2013, 11:20:51 am
We just came back from a lovely lunch at the Laughin Barrel Winery in the Swan Valley. 11 of us and had a great time. Our Youngest DD and her DH were with us. Food was great not fine dining but very astu food and huge portions

Have to find a hat for Halloween party at DD's house. It's actually for my GD's birthday which was when we were on our trip. She wouldn't have her party on her birthday as we were away so its actually a birthday party on Halloween. Very sweet of her. :D

A stunning sunset here tonight I think
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Post by: cookie1 on October 26, 2013, 11:28:17 am
It was a beautiful su set last night too MF. Even from our place.

Courton that knitting looks wonderful. What fun. It must be heavy to hold up as you knit though.  I enjoy knitting but haven't done any for years. Life just seems so busy.
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Post by: obbie on October 26, 2013, 09:39:56 pm
Internet really slow here yesterday, so cooking and cleaning, ironing.
Ready to get 4 extra kids for today here.
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Post by: Lucyluu on October 27, 2013, 12:36:18 am
Quote from: mab19 on October 24, 2013, 10:55:07 am
Lucyluu, I went to the show today with a friend too.  We were a bit disappointed with it, it was nothing like it used to be.  What did you think of it?  We could have met up and had a cuppa. :D
I would have liked to have a cuppa with you at the show mab maybe next year.
I've been going to this show for years and since the Quilt Convention and the Quilt Show started up a few years ago the Stitches and Craft show has not been as good as it used to be. I still go though. I think it may be that the stall holders can only do so many shows a year, so they choose the biggest ones.
And I will post a photo of my quilt when its finished if you like.
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Post by: mab19 on October 27, 2013, 01:10:51 am
Lucyluu, I would love to see a photo of your quilt when it is finished. :)
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Post by: Halex on October 27, 2013, 01:13:00 am
We are very nervous here, mils house is up for auction today. We chose not to attend & dh will be talking to the auctioneer by phone & hopefully we can listen in.

H
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Post by: snappy on October 27, 2013, 01:29:07 am
Fingers crossed for you Hally!  It is a great market for selling at the moment so hopefully it will go smashingly!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 27, 2013, 03:32:08 am
Have it on speaker so that you can all hear.
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Post by: Halex on October 27, 2013, 04:13:01 am
SOLD, good price, relief & very very happy.

Alls good in HHW :)

Drinking Veuve ;D
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Post by: judydawn on October 27, 2013, 04:33:10 am
Good to hear Hally.
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Post by: Emme on October 27, 2013, 04:41:01 am
So glad for you Hally :)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 27, 2013, 04:42:00 am
Be better if it was an Aussie sparkle! Well done Hally a load off and maybe you can all settle down now.

Gert
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Post by: Halex on October 27, 2013, 04:52:23 am
Yes, so happy it went for a fair bit over the reserve. I actually felt sorry for 1 bidder who fell in love with it, but has it went over he couldnt afford it.
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Post by: snappy on October 27, 2013, 05:15:45 am
Congrats Hally 🍸
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 27, 2013, 10:18:39 am
Great news Hally. One less thing to worry about.
It's been a busy little weekend here. Wedding in Melbourne on Friday.  Service on balcony of town hall. Very different but lovely. Reception went really late (or maybe I'm just getting old) and seemed to drag on a bit too long. And those of us that were driving home, couldn't get a coffee until 10:30pm. Plenty of alcohol though! Needless to say after a long drive home, 'twas a late night. Up early Saturday to pick up our newest edition (will post in pet thread) followed by lots of housework and washing.
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Post by: Jamberie on October 27, 2013, 10:55:54 am
Great work Hally! Yes, what a relief!

Oh Kimmy, I hate events that feel like the drag like that. I know the feeling, we once went to a party on a boat....sounds like a good idea, problem is you just can't leave!!!!!

We've had such a busy week I've hardly been able to post here! I went to a TMX Masterclass cooking demo on Friday night, it was fantastic, we even got to get our hands dirty (I'll post a pic of my efforts soon), then on Sunday we had a garage sale and today was a recovery day...then back to work on Tuesday to a massive pile of marking!!!! At least it's not boring I guess!
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Post by: Emme on October 27, 2013, 08:05:52 pm
Glad the wedding went well Kimmy, but can understand the feeling especially if you have a long drive home.   :)

Love the new addition  ;D  
Have plenty of housework to do today maybe fit in a little cooking.  ;D
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Post by: obbie on October 27, 2013, 08:16:08 pm
Going to go to work to relax. had 6 kids all weekend here, plenty of cooking, cleaning, washing too.
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Post by: Wonder on October 27, 2013, 10:13:47 pm
Hally that's fantastic news, you must be so happy that it's finalised and you can move on to get a good price is a bonus.

We had one problem after the other on the weekend which started with me chasing up the ice cream maker, then the front loader decided to die with a load in the machine, the spa heater died while the kids were waiting for it to heat up, our internet is giving us no end of troubles again even after optus man arrived only 4 hours after ringing at 8 am on Saturday and replaced the modem but we still can't get our devices to connect  ??? And to top of it off with DD preparing for her first exam on Wednesday and DS starting in his new rep basketball team and school team there is quite a bit of tension in the house. Still managed to get the dogs walked, sunday roast cooked, most of the washing done, ordered a new washing machine to be delivered on Tuesday and tidied up the house ready for the cleaner. At work in the office today for a big day of work so will probably fall in a heap tonight after my last meeting.
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Post by: Halex on October 27, 2013, 10:18:22 pm
Wonder what a nightmare weekend for you. Next weekend is sure to be better. Positive thoughts :)

Yes all happy here :)

Have you used your tandor recently! We are hoping to use ours next weekend :)
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Post by: Wonder on October 28, 2013, 01:31:56 am
No we haven't Hally, the weather has been really bad and just haven't thought about it much but hoping to over the next few weeks.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2013, 02:15:20 am
I have been pulling peppercorns from the vines I stole from a tree In Sorell.

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Post by: cookie1 on October 28, 2013, 02:15:50 am
Kimmy I have seen quite a few weddings on the town hall balcony when I have been in Melbourne. Very impressive.
Wonder you had a rotten string of events, hope things improve.
Jamberie I don't envy you the marking, yuk.

Like many others we had an interesting weekend. On Saturday DH's knee was playing up a bit. He drove the old car to All Ford Day and hurt it even more there, he twisted it getting out of the car. ( they are hard to get in and out of). By the time he got home he was in agony. DD took him to the emergency dept, I had to stay home as we had an old car meeting at our place. Several hours later he returned home,  on crutches with a big strap thing on his leg. They think he has torn the meniscus or a ligament or something. After a sleepless night for both of us we saw the GP and received a referral to a specialist.  Next runaround was to try and get an appointment. Everyone had no spaces until the middle of November. Eventually a cancellation for tomorrow. So DH is sitting on the lounge with his crutches as he can't walk.
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2013, 04:43:37 am
What are you going to do with them Gert - dry them or use them as they are? 
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2013, 05:07:48 am
Oh cookie that is horrible. Poor DH. I can see an arthroscopy happening.

Judy I will dry them a bit more for  maybe a sauce or two. If I had more I would pickle them.

Gert
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Post by: Katiej on October 28, 2013, 07:20:02 am
I hope your DH is back on his feet soon Cookie.
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Post by: mab19 on October 28, 2013, 07:21:57 am
Cookie, I hope your DH recovers quickly.
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Post by: Emme on October 28, 2013, 07:31:11 am
Cookie, hope things are not too serious for DH, I know how troublesome knees can be at times. 
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Post by: cookie1 on October 28, 2013, 08:21:32 am
Thank you kind people.  :-* :-*
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2013, 08:29:05 am
I didn't notice your posting above my last one here cookie or I would have commented but of course I knew all about it anyway and hope tomorrow's appointment gives your DH some answers.  Are you keeping the cuppas and biscuits up to him?
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 28, 2013, 10:59:19 am
Oh wonder what a bad weekend. Hoping you all have a much better week.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 28, 2013, 11:25:38 am
Yes Judy. Coffee and cake several times a day. I think he is feeling in a little less pain with the rest. He has named his crutches. LC (Elsie) is the left crutch and Catholic (RC) right crutch.
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Post by: Emme on October 28, 2013, 11:39:28 am
Quote from: cookie1 on October 28, 2013, 11:25:38 am
Yes Judy. Coffee and cake several times a day. I think he is feeling in a little less pain with the rest. He has named his crutches. LC (Elsie) is the left crutch and Catholic (RC) right clutch.

LOL Cookie,  hope it is good news tomorrow for him and rest is all he needs.
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Post by: Bedlam on October 28, 2013, 12:03:42 pm
Sorry to hear of your poor dh's knee Cookie. It seemed to be the weekend for woes, my dh spent friday up at the hospital with chest pain and tingles down his arm, nerve damage, also had an uncomfortable weekend although improving now. Another firend broke her arm and another with knee problems. It just goes on. I hope you have some joy tomorrow.
Congratulations Hally, nice to have closure.
Wonder, your luck must be changing. It gets you down doesn't it, one thing after another.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 28, 2013, 12:36:45 pm
Bedlam that is awful. Take care of him. I don't know what it is with this weekend, we have heard of 2 close friends who have had something go bad. Either it is age with us or something else.
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2013, 12:43:05 pm
I hope your DH had some tests Bedlam so you know what caused the chest pains. Sometimes though, nothing shows up. 
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Post by: Bedlam on October 28, 2013, 12:49:45 pm
He did it reaching for his towel as he got out of the shower. Somehow trapped a nerve we think. Ridiculous but caused lots of pain. Naughty man didnt say he was worried about the chest pain and dove himself to the hospital!! Still uncomfortable but much better. They did blod tests and ecg. All good.
Yes a dreadful weekend for many.
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Post by: Wonder on October 28, 2013, 07:59:50 pm
Bedlam and Cookie,  I hope things are better with both your DH's with both being short term issues. I'm flat out at work at the moment with a big deadline tonight but working from home awaiting delivery of our new washing machine and keeping DD studying for her first exam tomorrow. She is doing a great job but gets sidetracked easily.
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Post by: Nikkit on October 29, 2013, 03:02:41 am
Beldam, hope your DH is well soon.

Cookie  I love your DH's sense of humour naming his crutches. Lets hope he doesn't need to get real friendly with either of them for any length of time - for his sake and yours!

Wonder...good luck with your deadline, and keeping your DD motivated to study. I've given up with mine and sent her to school today to talk to her teachers. I was ready to strangle her!

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Post by: Wonder on October 29, 2013, 03:09:00 am
lol Nikkit, I know exactly how you feel. DH and I were only saying this morning that we can't believe how much study our DD is putting in, it's really the only time in her school life we've seen her study. Her boyfriend came over last night for dinner because he was missing us all (bless him) with strict instructions from DD that he could only stay for 2 hours, I woke up this morning and his car was still outside!! Apparently they were studying so well together they continued until around midnight so he stayed over! He is hoping for a score in the 90's so we are happy anytime he can encourage her to study. She spent the day at school yesterday speaking with teachers but found she was distracted by too many other girls doing the same thing. Is your daughters first exam tomorrow?
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Post by: obbie on October 29, 2013, 03:18:02 am
Crazy here doing big quotes..

Wonder, wish your DD well with the study.
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Post by: Nikkit on October 29, 2013, 04:52:24 am
No Wonder, first exam next Monday 4th. They are spread out like a dogs breakfast. 2 exams that week, a weeks break and 2 exams the following week. Be better if they were one after the other so it was done and dusted and she could get a job.

Will be interesting to see what she says this arvo when she gets home from school.
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Post by: Wonder on October 29, 2013, 05:01:37 am
Thanks Obbie.

Nikkit, which state are you in? Our English exam is tommorrow and then DD's are spread out over the full 3 weeks with her last one on the 18th November. Her boy friend and best friend are finished by the end of next week so I'm thinking she will struggle to maitain momentum to the end. All the best with keeping her on track.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 29, 2013, 10:30:07 am
The very best of luck to all those who have exams soon. It is stressful for the whole family.

Nikkit my brother marks some of the Maths papers !
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Post by: Nikkit on October 29, 2013, 10:55:24 pm
I'm in WA Wonder. You'd think us all being in one country things would be the same...  :-))

DD spent 4 hours with her biology teacher yesterday and an hour with her EES teacher. Today she is spending the morning with her computer science teacher. Do not even speak to us about her English teacher. She ruined English for the whole class this year, not too sure what planet she came from.  >:( so not spending time with her.

I think DD decided it would be a good idea to go to school and see her teachers as I said if she was staying home then she had to help me shovel horse poo, get the vege garden organised, clean out the chook yard, clean out the hay shed and a few other jobs that would be good if someone else was helping.

Just a bit of reverse psychology there on my behalf...I figure find a really horrible job for her and she'll figure she needs to study!!  ;D

And our teenage daughters think we came down in the last shower...ha ha ha!

Cookie she's not doing maths, so he won't have to mark hers.

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Post by: Wonder on October 29, 2013, 11:06:59 pm
Crazy that we don't have a national curriculum.

First exam for DD today. It was a bit tense in the house this morning but not as bad as I'm sure it is in many others. They will be over half way through by now so hoping they are going well.
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Post by: courton on October 29, 2013, 11:55:31 pm
Wonder and Nikkit, having experienced last year what you are currently experiencing, I know how stressful it is for the whole family. My attitude was to ensure she always had food that she enjoyed whatever time of the day or night and let her do her thing. It is soooo good when it is over. You come to a stage where you really don't care about the results!

Ps. Gave DD garlic and other vitimins to ensure she she did not fall sick as a result of the stress.
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Post by: obbie on October 30, 2013, 12:08:19 am
sorting out bullying issues at school with the principal, and assaults from one kid..
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Post by: jo_nz on October 30, 2013, 12:37:21 am
Eep, Obbie, not the kind of day any mum wants to have.  Hope it went well and you see some positive action.

At home today doing washing, sorting and a bit of baking.  DS has miniball tonight, and we have to stay for 2 games (he plays in one team and I coach another, although that will probably change soon) so packing a second round of lunchboxes. 

We also have my niece around to play with DD, so they are having fun.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 30, 2013, 12:43:33 am
Nikkit I get cross when the kids don't get a decent teacher. They can make or break things for the kids. They need a very hard boot up the backside and be sacked. It is a bit of a hobby horse of mine. I have worked with some brilliant teachers and also some extremely bad ones. Not fair to the kids.
Good luck Nikkit and Wonder off spring. My thoughts are with you.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 30, 2013, 01:18:50 am
Won't be long until school is finished for the year. Whew!

I have the carpenter here repairing the termite damage. Wolfgang is Bavarian  and brilliant.

Gert
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Post by: trudy on October 30, 2013, 01:32:07 am
Cookie & Bedlam, hope your Husbands are doing much better.

Obbie, I feel for you as don't know why some kids think it's OK to bully others.  Hope it gets sorted soon.

Nikkit, Wonder and anyone else who's kids are into exams, I wish them well.
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Post by: Nikkit on October 30, 2013, 01:37:56 am
Thanks all for good wishes for DD's exams, I'll pass them on.  :)

Cookie, this teacher is one of a kind and I hope to all get out that she is not here when Miss 12 is in year 11 and 12. I will have words!
This teacher would start the lesson saying that as yr 12's they were all sooooo stressed and so they had to play little 'de-stressing' games. ie, stepping stones, jump into hoops, etc. very very childish and none of the kids could figure out what to do. They just wanted to learn English! She would explain things one way and then tell them they were wrong when they answered qu's and told them another way.  ???

I could go on and on about this teacher, but it would fill pages and pages.  :(  Needless to say she is not well liked and I even heard one of the kids at the graduation ceremony saying " I've gotta keep Grandma away from Miss... or she'll throttle her"

DD found a website on how to answer exam qu's, passed it around to all her friends in her class and they all came back to her saying "I've learned more from that web site and reading it for 10 minutes than what I have this whole year in English!"

Anyway, rant over!


Gert - I just found termites in my hay shed eating the timber pallets I have my hay on. What a mess. I have sprayed with termite spray and off to get more pallets today. Will spray them before I lay them down. Wish I could afford to cement my hay shed. That'd fix 'em!

Obbie, good luck with sorting out the bullying issues. Each school has different ideas, but stick to your guns. Thoughts are with you :)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 30, 2013, 02:17:37 am
Wolfgang is doing a splendid job and luckily the termites were in the frame only . The timber was treated too so they are amazing  critters.


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Post by: Wonder on October 30, 2013, 02:40:59 am
Wow Gert that looks terrible. thankfully we've never had to contend with termites where I live.

Robyn, all the best sorting out the bullying. We've felt in the past that the schools policies favoured the one doing the bullying rather than the victim. Unfortunately we never got much satisfaction working with the school and to this day when ever I see the child who bullied my DS in primary school I still can't get myself to be friendly towards him.
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Post by: astarra on October 30, 2013, 02:56:03 am
 :o What a mess Gert.  :o

Obbie, my miss4 didn't want to go to pre-kinder today as last week one of the other children had slapped her across the face. The teacher had told me it had happened and she had sorted it out on the spot, so that side of it was all good...just needed to persuade her to go and the teacher had to use plenty of diversion tactics too, not what we need in her first term of staying without me.  :'(  Not nice to think of bullies. One thing that did really annoy me is that certain child's mother knows it happened but has not made an effort to apoligise or anything - and her child was slapping people (even the other parents  :o :o :o :o ) today and she never once told him off. Grrrrrrrrrrrr.  >:(

Best wishes to all with hubby illnesses and exams etc.  :)

Oh and today I have been run off my feet busy same as about the past week or more.....life has been hectic. A few unexpected illnesses (not in our own direct family thankfully) but BIL in hosp in Sydney, and other things all thrown in at once has made everything topsy-turvey for everyone! Feel like the only time I get to sit down is to feed the baby (glad I have that excuse!!) Also had immunizations for bub, kinder orientation, demos that were booked months ago, house to get ready for spraying, extra kids (which means extra washing and extra food and extra beds and extra mess - but extra fun too!  :) ) Still, I am so glad I am young(ish) and fit(ish) and healthy(ish) so I can step in and be there for those that need me. ;D ;D ;D ATM I have a fairly normal house, with kids in bed for their afternoon naps (some asleep and some looking at books, but no the less, resting.)  :)
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Post by: deedub on October 30, 2013, 02:58:02 am
Good luck to all those with kids doing exams, not looking forward to my turn!
Much needed day off today, have done 3 loads of washing after being away over the weekend. Wedding was fantastic, they had lovely weather for the ceremony in their garden, their 6 kids (aged 13 to 22) were the wedding party. We then walked through a paddock to the reception which was held at a cellar door surrounded by vineyards. Of course I drank too much wine but it was soooo good! Attended a funeral on Monday, a sad occasion but the service was very funny - a celebration of a life well lived.
Gearing up for Halloween now, so far I will be taking 5 kids trick or treating but the number seems to grow every day! Some houses in our street already have decorations up.
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Post by: mab19 on October 30, 2013, 04:48:41 am
Obbie, good luck with sorting out your bullying problem.  We had a problem when GS was staying with us with other children were picking on him because his mother had assaulted him.  He had enough to deal with as it was without other children being nasty.

I went to a varoma demo last night.  I have to admit that I very rarely use my varoma but really enjoyed what they made at the demo.  Unfortunately they didn't give out any recipes although some of them can be found in the EDC.
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Post by: Emme on October 30, 2013, 05:35:25 am
All the best to those who have family members doing exams at the moment.  Stressful times

Obbie, hope things will be resolved for you soon re bullying, not nice at all.

Cookie, how is DH's knee?

Astarra, I don't know how you manage to do all the things you do, amazing  :)

Gert, I guess one good thing about living in the colder climate, no termites, hope repairs are finished soon for you.

Just housework today, cleaned out cutlery drawer and am constantly amazed why it should need cleaning when everything that is put in there is always washed and dried.  ???
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Post by: cookie1 on October 30, 2013, 05:42:16 am
He is very slowly showing signs of improvement Marie. Thanks. He has a MRI tomorrow evening. It was the only appointment we could get before the middle of next week.  :'( the health services are falling to bits even with private insurance.
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Post by: obbie on October 30, 2013, 06:27:58 am
Feel so much better, all sorted at school.
This new principal is great.

all sorted, other kid is on suspension, for a week.
Much better than the last one. :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: gertbysea on October 30, 2013, 06:40:48 am
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$850. Later

Tomorrow the termite barrier will be done.....
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 30, 2013, 07:24:05 am
Everyone has been busy while I've been sleeping :D :D

Good luck to all the kids that are taking exams.

Bullying seems an international problem for kids at school these days.My heart goes out to them as my DD was bullied at school.Thank goodness Robyn and Astarra that you are on top of the situation.


Didn't realize the damage termites could do Gert  :o :o :o
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Post by: cookie1 on October 30, 2013, 07:34:00 am
Gert that looks so much better. They are dreadful little creatures CC. They have been known to eat entire rooves( roofs) and the people not know until it began to cave in. A girl here had a heap of her wooden floating floor eaten and didnt see the signs around the edges. If we leave timber outside on the ground they are there eating it in no time.

Hopefully the barrier will be effective Gert.
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Post by: djinni373 on October 30, 2013, 08:55:26 am
Good to hear the DHs are improving. MY DH has finally agreed that our 10 year old dishwasher that has been acting up for weeks needs replacing \o/

Interesting about the HSC. NSW has been going for a little while. Many of DD's friends are finished although she has two more exams on the 4th November. Good luck to all students just starting and sending many "peace love harmony" vibes to their parents  ;D

Termites are a scourge, even here in Sydney. The termite chemical barriers are very pricey but work well. When we bought a property in Bayside Brisbane a couple of years ago, we took the advice of the pest inspector and spent a few thousand on a chemical termite barrier. Lucky we did because the house next door has just been gutted, first by termites then by builders to repair the damage. Damage bill last I heard was more than $60,000 and still counting  :o :o :o
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Post by: cookie1 on October 30, 2013, 10:16:52 am
Awful. I was told yesterday someone round us had the same problem. There bill was $60000+ too. They are horrid things. We have European wood borer here too. I have been told you can hear them at night if it is very quiet and still. I am so glad we have a steel roof.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 30, 2013, 10:30:07 am
We have a tile roof cookie. The beasties got into the house through a hole in the morter, climbed up to the roof cavity across the hardwood beamsto the hallway saw some lovely soft albeit treated timber framing and started chewing. They don't  touch hard wood. We were very very lucky but it is common when it has been so dry and we do live within a few feet of the rainforest, well In It actually.

The termite barrier guy says he has to pull up every paver in the line of the chemical thingy.. That will be fun.  NOT!


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Post by: Wonder on October 30, 2013, 08:17:43 pm
Obbie sounds like a great result for your family and like the school is treating it seriously.

Gert, those termites are terrible, the hallway looks lovely now though.

Thanks for all the exam well wishes, I've passed them on and she seemed quite pleased people are interested. She has been given a personal introduction and phone number of the owner of a leading Australian Advertising agency owner whom she needs to make contact with today, so crossing our fingers for good exam results and a positive interaction with this guy who might be able to assist either with some work experience or even just some mentoring / advice. He happened to be on The Gruen Planet last night so after watching him she is very nervous about the call. Not sure which is harder for her making a single phone caller sitting her exams!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 30, 2013, 09:51:59 pm
Good luck to your DD Wonder  :D
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Post by: obbie on October 30, 2013, 10:51:28 pm
Wonder, this kid has attacked 3-4 kids at school,  2 parents now have reported it, so hopefully he is moved to another school.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 30, 2013, 10:57:25 pm
This is what putting down a termite barrier looks like.

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Post by: Wonder on October 30, 2013, 11:35:55 pm
Such a lot of work Gert. Did your property already have one and it's being replaced or is this the first time?

Robyn, that's terrible and such a shame for the actual child as well as I'm sure the behaviour will continue at the new school.
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Post by: trudy on October 31, 2013, 01:47:30 am
Gert, what a mess those little devils made.  They can also be a problem here is Sth Australia.  Thank God so far we have been saved this mess.  Your workman did a great job.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 31, 2013, 01:51:14 am
Expensive little blighters to get rid of. Hate termites with a vengeance.

When we were transferred to Broome in the early 70‘s the house we were allocated had been condemned and brought back to life. It was up off the ground about 18 inches. (45 cm) the stumps it was on were made of wood. We tried to plant termites on that wood so they would run up into the house. We must have placed infested pieces of wood on those stumps about 50 times but not once did they go onto it, the little horrors. The house was built in the early 1900’s so the wood was probably so hard they couldn't eat it.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 31, 2013, 02:08:53 am
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And then all the trenches have to be back filled and each and every hole plugged with a stopper and filled with goop of a matching colour.

Amazing tedious and time consuming not to mention expensive!

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on October 31, 2013, 02:11:28 am
That would be right cookie. Very hard wood. These critters are very lazy.

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Plugging every hole.

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Gert
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Post by: obbie on October 31, 2013, 02:33:30 am
Is the tradie cute Gert ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on October 31, 2013, 03:27:39 am
One rides a Harley,  is covered with tatts has a champion bull terrier and SMOKES. He is a lovely guy . The other is maybe 60 fit and drinks green tea equally professional

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Job done and done well.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on October 31, 2013, 06:06:24 am
amazing, glad its fixed.

getting hotter now, sitting in aircon  office, meal planning :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 31, 2013, 11:13:54 am
What a job Gert. Great to here good tradie stories for a change.
I worked for a steel frame builder before babies came along. Of course, termite treatment not needed with steel frame homes, but try telling that to the building inspectors out in the country. Every permit application they would ask what termite protection we were using. One even insisted we treat a cavity sliding door pocket (the only hardwood in the house) because a hungry termite would travel all the way into the middle of the house, just to eat one door pocket!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 31, 2013, 11:29:40 am
Friends called round this morning. It was lovely.
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Post by: Debbiebillg on October 31, 2013, 11:39:28 am
Gert,
That reminds me we have to have our termite barrier inspection done ! Did they write into your warranty that you have to have inspections done every year or your void your warranty? We are a bit slack there but the guy that does it also does our normal pest sprays and we only find we need to get it done about every 18 months. So we get the barrier checked then.

We are looking at replacing our paved drive way with some form of decorative concrete and we're going to have to have that section of barrier replaced as well I think. It will be interesting what they charge for that !!
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Post by: gertbysea on October 31, 2013, 08:17:39 pm
Quote from: Kimmyh on October 31, 2013, 11:13:54 am
What a job Gert. Great to here good tradie stories for a change.
I worked for a steel frame builder before babies came along. Of course, termite treatment not needed with steel frame homes, but try telling that to the building inspectors out in the country. Every permit application they would ask what termite protection we were using. One even insisted we treat a cavity sliding door pocket (the only hardwood in the house) because a hungry termite would travel all the way into the middle of the house, just to eat one door pocket!

That is exactly what happened Kimmyh. The door frame and skirting board  they ate is in the middle of the house!  Even with a steel frame they will climb up and search our any softwood. We don't have a steel frame but I happens frequently up here according to pestaway man. Joys of living in a rainforest.

Quote from: Debbiebillg on October 31, 2013, 11:39:28 am
Gert,
That reminds me we have to have our termite barrier inspection done ! Did they write into your warranty that you have to have inspections done every year or your void your warranty? We are a bit slack there but the guy that does it also does our normal pest sprays and we only find we need to get it done about every 18 months. So we get the barrier checked then.

We are looking at replacing our paved drive way with some form of decorative concrete and we're going to have to have that section of barrier replaced as well I think. It will be interesting what they charge for that !!

We have had inspections every year  as well as ant and cockroach protection. Costs $250 upwards .  But the critters can get in and start chewing pretty quickly so the inspections are certainly no guarantee. OBVIOUSLY?

Putting a new driveway down should not be so expensive as they can lay Termimesh or drench it while you are doing it. Cheaper before than after you would think. Learned a lot about the life cycle and there are many different termites.

Gert
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Post by: Yvette on October 31, 2013, 11:36:09 pm
Gert looks terrible and messy hope all gets sorted.

We have the pods in the ground for termites and they are inspected every 6 weeks and then a yearly thorough inspection inside and out.

Hope everyone doing exams is doing well and not stressing too much.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on October 31, 2013, 11:50:35 pm
I'm thinking I should stop putting it off and get a termite inspection. Do they climb up steel poles?
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Post by: gertbysea on November 01, 2013, 12:57:39 am
Quote from: Yvette on October 31, 2013, 11:36:09 pm
Gert looks terrible and messy hope all gets sorted.

We have the pods in the ground for termites and they are inspected every 6 weeks and then a yearly thorough inspection inside and out.

Hope everyone doing exams is doing well and not stressing too much.

We have pods everywhere too. Nothing ever going on in them!

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on November 01, 2013, 01:25:23 am
That's interesting Gert. I thought the pods were good, obviously not. Damn little critters, they seem very clever.
I have been running round the outside of the house shoving and prodding. Checked the front and back door frames too. They are jarrah and is usually too hard for them, but you never know.
I'm glad you found it Gert. They hadn't got to the roof?
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Post by: astarra on November 01, 2013, 01:38:10 am
Glad we don't get termites (...well I hope not, anyway)  :-)) :-))

Well, I now have just my own family here again, so have spent the morning stripping extra beds, washing sheets, hanging sheets, cleaning bathrooms (and especially after having little boys to stay I pulled the toilet seat off and cleaned under it too... :P :P :P)Made a batch of chicken nuggets, vacuumed 1/2 the house, folded and packed the extra visitors' washing that was not quite dry when they were picked up, folded and put away our washing, dishes etc, cleaned my kitchen window, and now just sitting down feeding the baby (again) before I dish up the other girls' lunch. Then on to the rest of the house!  ;D ;D ;D
So glad I could help out family and friends in need, but also glad to be back to just us too  ;D ;D ;D
Looking forward to the long weekend.  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on November 01, 2013, 02:19:50 am
They came along beneath the   rocks that are at the side if the house, found a hole in the morter, crawled up Into a cavity to the roof cavity across the beams and down to another cavity  to the frame.

No way they would have been spotted until you could see the damage. Thousands of them thousands.

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on November 01, 2013, 02:29:08 am
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Post by: obbie on November 01, 2013, 02:31:50 am
Astarra, you do so much.

wish I could do a 3 day weekend, just to catch up, on house work.
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Post by: Wonder on November 01, 2013, 04:42:22 am
Astarra, you never cease to amaze me with the amount you can get done. i would love to have your energy.
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Post by: Bedlam on November 01, 2013, 08:06:29 am
Gert, quite a few years ago we had a similar problem. I noticed what looked like dirt under a metal door frame.  I kept sweeping it up and then it would return. Eventually, I looked in my teenage sons wardrobe and found a termite nest and traced through our floorboards an eaten track allow the skirting to the doorframe. They had left a skin so it wasn't obvious and I think we were very lucky to catch them in time, not a lot of damage. A large mud nest in the wardrobe though. 
Glad your problem has been sorted.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 01, 2013, 09:22:45 am
It's amazing what you achieve in one day Astarra :o

Glad your termite problem is sorted Gert. :) I didn't realize the scale of the problem Termites can cause until reading members comments about the pests.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 01, 2013, 09:22:50 am
They are very clever at hiding . You were lucky.

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on November 01, 2013, 09:31:09 am
Look out CC.  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/7420663/Britains-only-termite-colony-returns-to-North-Devon.html

Gert ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 01, 2013, 09:39:11 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on November 01, 2013, 09:31:09 am
Look out CC.  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/7420663/Britains-only-termite-colony-returns-to-North-Devon.html

Gert ;D
Hopefully it might be too cold here Gert :D :D
We have our own local pest Glis Glis (http://www.amersham.org.uk/glis.htm).They will eat anything.Bloody things are protected too >:(
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Post by: gertbysea on November 01, 2013, 08:56:04 pm
At least they are cute, furry and visable and you can shoot the critters,  ;D ;D ;D

Gert
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Post by: obbie on November 02, 2013, 01:27:22 am
just prepped dinner, before we go and party. :)
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Post by: gertbysea on November 02, 2013, 02:52:42 am
On an organic food tour on a bus nearing quirky Jo's . Hard to type but pics will follow later.

Gert(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/02/jutetaga.jpg)

Started off by wrangling  crocs on  The Esplanade in Cairns
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Post by: gertbysea on November 02, 2013, 03:47:04 am
At Mungalli Dairy Farm for morning tea


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Post by: gertbysea on November 02, 2013, 03:51:21 am
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With a cheese tasting

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And I bought 710 gms of their award winning Gorgonzola for $14.20. Normally $65 a kilo.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 02, 2013, 05:46:09 am
Quirky Jo

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Post by: gertbysea on November 02, 2013, 05:51:01 am
Obbies shop is behind the cafe

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Post by: snappy on November 02, 2013, 05:51:43 am
Is that a QJ class Gert?
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on November 02, 2013, 06:41:57 am
I'm so going next year Gert. Thanks for hehe pics. Obbie what is your shop?
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Post by: Yvette on November 02, 2013, 07:01:05 am
Great pics Gert  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on November 02, 2013, 07:09:59 am
Gert I am very jealous. It looks wonderful.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on November 02, 2013, 07:24:56 am
Me too!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 02, 2013, 11:26:41 am
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Went to visit GD today as she was leaving for Korea with the Australian Junior Culinary Team. They are in competition there for the next 8 days with teams from 28 countries. She is very excited.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/02/u9apezer.jpg)
The Australian team at the airport.
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The logo on GD's chef uniform for the competition.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 02, 2013, 11:35:47 am
Gert your photos are fabulous and looks like you had a wonderful day.  :)
Still no Internet and everyone baffled. Had people coming and going here since we returned from holiday but nobody can find the problem.
Very frustrating  >:(
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Post by: cookie1 on November 02, 2013, 11:37:09 am
The very best of luck to your GD MF.
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 02, 2013, 11:48:25 am
the best of luck to your gd mf what a wonderful experience she will have :D
Internet problems are the pits so I'm feeling your pain, my issue is they say they've fixed the problem and two days later its happening again,  pretty much paying for nothing although they did give me $ 100 off my next bill not that it calms the 12 year old down you would think the world was ending ::)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 02, 2013, 01:48:07 pm
Thanks for the photos Gert :-*

I wish your GD every success in the competition MF.I look forward to the results ;)  ;D
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Post by: Emme on November 02, 2013, 07:22:32 pm
Great photos Gert, thank you

MF, wishing your GD success in the competition.  A great experience for them  ;D
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Post by: Wonder on November 02, 2013, 08:46:13 pm
Gert, great photos, that salad looks lovely. Is it a TMX recipe?

MF, good luck to your GD. The internet is such a pain when it doesn't work. Optus finally appear to have fixed ours but we are still thinking of moving to Telstra.
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Post by: Yvette on November 02, 2013, 08:46:59 pm
Good luck to your GD what a great experience MF
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Post by: obbie on November 02, 2013, 08:51:38 pm
Hey Gert, we were at the pub  in Yungaburra.....
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Post by: gertbysea on November 02, 2013, 10:05:59 pm
Quote from: snappy on November 02, 2013, 05:51:43 am
Is that a QJ class Gert?

No even vaguely, didn't get home until 7
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Post by: gertbysea on November 02, 2013, 10:12:58 pm
Yes quirky Jo provided lunch and a mini demo where she cooked a Thai style soup with fresh coral trout preceded by the quinoea salad followed by dragon fruit ice cream  . Forgot to take pics of that but it was pretty.

W went to broken nose vanilla farm where we were quite overwhelmed by the erotic cross pollination we attempted. Then on to Mungalli Dairy for morning tea, lunch. QJ hen a worm farm followed by an very interesting bio dynamic farmers place.

Gert
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Post by: mab19 on November 03, 2013, 07:24:18 am
Thanks for the great photos Gert.

Good luck to your GD, MF.

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Post by: mab19 on November 03, 2013, 07:25:38 am
Vacuumed the whole house this morning, did a small load of washing.  Cooked a roast lunch with all the trimmings and then went out to visit DS and his family.
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Post by: obbie on November 04, 2013, 03:57:15 am
I have a pump and irrigation shop next to the cafe, across from the Pub.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 04, 2013, 04:52:44 am
Housework. I should do some more but the biscuit barrel is empty.  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 04, 2013, 09:27:59 am
Biscuits trump housework any day ☺️
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Post by: cookie1 on November 04, 2013, 11:23:21 am
Most definitely agree.
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Post by: Nikkit on November 05, 2013, 01:26:42 am
Recovering from a trip into the city yesterday. I try to avoid the centre like the plague, but couldn't due to Miss 12 having an excursion in there.
We found a parking bay, nearly died when the signs said it would cost us $36 for 4+ hours  :o
We found the museum meeting point. (phew!) Handed Miss 12 over and I then walked about 400 km for the next 5 hours trying to get inspiration for Christmas gifts, fending off "have ya got 2 bucks luv?" "ohh, your lunch looks nice, are you sharing that with me?" "I need a job honey, can you give me one?" and numerous other not so polite suggestions that I had a hard time ignoring and thinking that glad my kids aren't with me to hear this. (No to all of those!)
And the language from some, in the middle of the mall with their pants down around their knees and going off their heads about who knows what.
 :o :o :o :o

I was disappointed with the stores in the city, there was nothing different to the shopping centre in the suburbs, there seems to be a large amount of odd people in there - or was it just me? Do people look in the mirror now-a-days before they leave their house? And there's a few hairdressers out there who need a lesson in hair colouring techniques too!
I think I am getting old!
Came home empty handed, with sore feet and thankful that the parking only cost me $18!
And still no inspiration for Christmas gifts  :(
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 05, 2013, 01:47:33 am
nikkit I feel your pain we don't ever go into the city the last time we went the amount of vagrants was astounding and at one stage when walking down a mall Miss Lily wanted to know what the disgusting smell was::) it was a lot of homeless people with signs asking for money but funnily enough they all had a smoke in there hand, go figure

today we are going to have lunch at a friends house
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Post by: gertbysea on November 05, 2013, 03:46:42 am
Nikkit I feel that way whenever I go to Sydney. Can't get out of the place fast enough.

Gert

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Post by: snappy on November 05, 2013, 05:03:33 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on November 05, 2013, 01:47:33 am
nikkit I feel your pain we don't ever go into the city the last time we went the amount of vagrants was astounding and at one stage when walking down a mall Miss Lily wanted to know what the disgusting smell was::) it was a lot of homeless people with signs asking for money but funnily enough they all had a smoke in there hand, go figure

today we are going to have lunch at a friends house

😦 Wow!

I love that my kids know some very wealthy and influential people as well as homeless people, people with mental illnesses, indigenous and plenty of gay families.  I think it's important that they understand the breadth of humanity - life is much bigger and more interesting than the beige of the suburbs.

And yes some of the homeless people don't smell so great, but most of the ones we come into contact with are kind, unselfish people.  One even reunited my neighbors with their lost dog!
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Post by: cookie1 on November 05, 2013, 05:09:38 am
Nikkit I know how you feel. I walked from RPH down to the city at about 10.15 on Saturday morning. I passed so many people of the type that you mention. Then others who were so drunk they couldn't stand up. I get furious that they have a cigarette and then beg for money. I even saw someone begging for cigarettes within RPH that is totally non smoking.

I did the same walk about 10 months ago and tweeted my disappointment that these people were allowed to verbally molest people in the street. The lady Lord Mayor replied that it was sad.   I wasn't  impressed. I fully understand that you wouldn't want your kids with you.

Rant over.    8) 8)

It isn't the people begging etc that I mind. It is being verbally molested because you don't  empty your wallet. They use words that would make a shearer blush.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 05, 2013, 05:24:38 am
My DH and  I never go into downtown Cairns at night and are even cautious in the day as we have a large population of out of control indigenous population who loiter with intent. The school age children hang around and and attack vulnerable tourists . Cairns city centre is an all together unsavoury place to be. Dirty and full of $2 AKA $20 tourist traps.

Gert
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 05, 2013, 06:47:23 am
Quote from: snappy on November 05, 2013, 05:03:33 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on November 05, 2013, 01:47:33 am
nikkit I feel your pain we don't ever go into the city the last time we went the amount of vagrants was astounding and at one stage when walking down a mall Miss Lily wanted to know what the disgusting smell was::) it was a lot of homeless people with signs asking for money but funnily enough they all had a smoke in there hand, go figure

today we are going to have lunch at a friends house

😦 Wow!

I love that my kids know some very wealthy and influential people as well as homeless people, people with mental illnesses, indigenous and plenty of gay families.  I think it's important that they understand the breadth of humanity - life is much bigger and more interesting than the beige of the suburbs.

And yes some of the homeless people don't smell so great, but most of the ones we come into contact with are kind, unselfish people.  One even reunited my neighbors with their lost dog!
apologies snappy but three year olds  are honest and she didn't say it in a nasty or demeaning way was just curious as to what it was since it was her first trip to the city,  she is very caring and non judgemental even going through her toys and clothes just last week for those less fortunate than us, sorry for upsetting you:(
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Post by: snappy on November 05, 2013, 07:07:53 am
No apology needed Suzanne.  I totally get all the gripes about the city particularly the 'charity collectors' who harass people - they really should be banned.  But as an inner city resident I can assure that the homeless people truly cause no issues - they don't harass you for money (they might have a sign but don't harass), they are not threatening or aggressive , they are far more likely to be a victim of crime than a perpetrator and normally just keep to themselves. Quite good neighbours really. 😀😀😀😀

It's sad that they are so disliked because in my experience, they generally cause far less trouble than many other residents or visitors to the city.
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Post by: Nikkit on November 06, 2013, 01:23:22 am
Apologies from me too snappy. I was just having a moan about my inner city experiences I guess. Being a country girl it was a bit different to what I am used to I admit! I can imagine that if you lived in the city - you would see it differently - and I mean no disrespect there. You get to know who is homeless and who isn't. Who the trouble makers are, who is genuine.

Like anywhere else - it is the same where I live in a northern "country" suburb. There's good and bad here too.

I shop mostly in Midland at a shopping centre and have been spat at and abused there, all because I was happy and smiled at an aboriginal woman as I walked past. I have been abused by white people too - for smiling at them (note to self - must stop being happy and smiling at strangers in shopping centres!) - so I am not singling out aboriginal/non aboriginal people.
 
Yes I did see (and smell) the homeless in the city, but they were well behaved (? that sounds rude...) normal? people. They didn't hassle me, swear at me, ask me for my lunch or money. They were in their spot quietly doing what they do.

I was disappointed with the behaviour of some people, who I am guessing don't live in the city - they just congregate there. They were rude, crass, language that I haven't heard before (Cookie our shearers swore - but then they had a reason to if a sheep had head butted them in the you-know-whats-its!)
Some people sitting on seats yelling at innocent people walking past, then standing up and dropping their pants and showing their bits and pieces for all to see. Is any of that really necessary?

Snappy I get where you are coming from when you say that you like that your kids know the variances between wealthy and not wealthy etc and can see the difference. On our drive home from the city Miss 12 and I discussed this and had a good old chat about the homeless people and the rude people, some with obvious mental problems and the people who do and don't have money.

It was a good learning experience for her and no doubt she'll learn a bit more when she goes in to do McHappy Day this weekend in the city with the Scouts.

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Post by: obbie on November 06, 2013, 01:33:36 am
you get all walks of life, every where :)

Today busy doing quotes....
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Post by: cookie1 on November 06, 2013, 07:13:55 am
I'm sorry if I bugged you too Snappy. It is usually not the homeless it is others. Most of the homeless here congregate indifferent parts of the city. It is the drunk people who abuse you etc.
I don't go into the city very often either.

I remember a couple of years ago when we were in Sydney there was an old gent, with all his belongings on a street corner. He obviously e came ill as he was taken away in an ambulance. All his belongings were stacked up neatly for him and they were there when he returned a day or so later. I think over here they would have been scattered and moved by some of our "louts" who have nothing better to do.
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Post by: obbie on November 06, 2013, 09:30:56 am
Yes, it does happen every where, cairns too. 20 years ago, i would not go to the esplanade after 5.30 pm. :'(

Another reason that I moved here, so I don't get broken into every couple of weeks.

so love it up here now.
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Post by: snappy on November 06, 2013, 10:54:56 am
I'm so sorry, I didn't mean for you all to think I was offended, I was just voicing my experience.  I didn't realize how rude I came across, I think yesterday must have been a bad day!
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Post by: cookie1 on November 06, 2013, 11:21:00 am
Don't worry Snappy. We are all different and it is great that we can all voice our opinions on here without being shot down.
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Post by: Wonder on November 06, 2013, 08:03:22 pm
Snappy I didn't read your post as rude just expressing a different opinion. It certainly seems like Perth has more poorly behaved "louts" hanging around the city centre. Melbourne has it's fair share of all of those categories but I still love the city centre for all it's eccentricities and DH and I were only talking on the weekend that once the kids leave home we will most likely move into the city.
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Post by: Nikkit on November 06, 2013, 10:20:58 pm
All good Snappy  ;D  It was good to hear your side of the story seeing as you live there and we only visit once in a blue moon.

And you know what - it is good to hear what really goes on in some places. As a visitor I might only see the "yukky" side of it, but you living there - you see the good in it all.
It would be the same if you visited my place - its going brown and getting dry and doesn't look so good. My horses smell (even though they are flat out eating the roses - they don't fart smelling like them!  :o ) There is flies and wind and dust. But I like it here, It is my home.

With all the choices we have - we don't realise how lucky we are really do we?
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Post by: deedub on November 07, 2013, 12:50:15 am
Hi all, working from home so thought I'd try to catch up - hopeless task! Also trying to find inspiration for SS present, think I need a day to go shopping, hopefully next week. My new iPhone5 arrived yesterday so spent the morning getting it set up, very relieved that contacts & calendar have copied across with no problems. Nice too that work are paying for it  ;), love my new job!
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Post by: Wonder on November 07, 2013, 02:37:05 am
It's hard to catch up if you are away for a few days. I'm struggling with my SS present but will try shopping on Saturday.

It's great when work pay for your phone, I've never had to pay for mine and it's a small benefit that has a huge (non monetary) value.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 07, 2013, 04:25:29 am
Quote from: Wonder on November 07, 2013, 02:37:05 am
It's hard to catch up if you are away for a few days. I'm struggling with my SS present but will try shopping on Saturday.

It's great when work pay for your phone, I've never had to pay for mine and it's a small benefit that has a huge (non monetary) value.

Possibly why I have the very first iPhone that was handed down to me. My plan is so old it doesn't have any Internet included. But it suits me. I couldn't see on it to use the Internet anyway.

I have been cleaning the house. Will leave it tidy and clean for DH. He is pretty good though.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 07, 2013, 05:42:44 am
That is a very  nice thing Deedub. Very nice indeed.

Wonder your SS gift does not have to be something particularly special or even interesting. This is not a contest. Start thinking maybe of everyday things like a nice towel or  smelly soap or  a quality tea towel. A good bag of coffee beans or a packet of tea a bit different. If they bake a lot then nice vanilla beans or essence. Maybe some gelatine which is my opinion is special as it can be expensive. Maybe an interesting bread tin it they are not a sweet person. Well we all are sweet. If all else fails there is nothing better than a gift card. I was looking at some in Woolies today and didn't realise you could buy so many. Goodness there are a raft of not expensive books out now. Some are cheaper than on Kindle which makes me cross . Thinking of that you can send a book via Amazon without having your identity revealed I think. If your SS is going to Hobart she is going to need a scarf. How about a lipstick? Can't go past some mascara. I think we could all use a new lippy from time to time. Anyway a few ideas hoping to help. Of course a lippy would not be appropriate for the guys perhaps.

I was luck I took the lovely scarf  Judy gave me for Adelaide. Thank you judy.


Gert
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Post by: mab19 on November 07, 2013, 07:13:51 am
A sewing day here today with friends.

Friends DH who looks after my computer spent a good part of the day updating  it to Windows 8.1.  Another new learing experience coming up. :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 07, 2013, 08:38:58 am
This morning I watched as some old guy in a bomb car tried to park at the shopping centre. He hit the car next to him, reversed and then straightened up his parking. He got out and I said to him "are you going to leave a note on the window?", and he rubbed the bumper and said "thats not too bad its nothing!" as he was trying to rub the scratches and damage off. I handed him a piece of paper and pen so he begrudgingly wrote down his name and number and then walked off. Then the car owner came back and chased after him while I was writing down his number plate etc and my contact details as a witness. He told her he didn't have insurance but it won't cost more than $250. I said "no, that will be more than $1000 as it will need a new bumper etc". He came back after about 5 mins and he was so rude - and then as we were taking a photo of his car parked next to the car owner he said "now I don't want to run you over, so you'd better get out of the way" and drove off! What a wally
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Post by: judydawn on November 07, 2013, 08:45:23 am
I doubt that the name and telephone number he wrote down was genuine CP but he should be able to be tracked down through the registration plates.  We don't need people like that in our lives and how nice of you to speak up on behalf of the car owner.  I'd have you in my corner any day.  :-* :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on November 07, 2013, 08:56:03 am
Don't that just make  yer  day CP?


Gert
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Post by: LouLouB on November 07, 2013, 09:26:33 am
Today I have been busy -

dealing with estate agents, organising a conveyancer as we're moving.

I've also been trying to decide which TM books to buy, while trying to find out the contents of all the books on my wishlist .. . . oh and taking care of my overseas visitors and my 13month old bub. Gotta love having a day off! ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on November 07, 2013, 09:39:39 am
CP you are a good person.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 07, 2013, 09:54:39 am
CP you are a star and such a good person :-* :-*
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Post by: Jamberie on November 07, 2013, 09:58:16 am
Thank you CP! My car was once hit (by the owner of an Audi A8) and the owner drove off. A couple of kind onlookers left a note on my car and the police were able to track down the owner. .. barely a scratch on his car but $2k damage on mine! Because of the kind onlookers I didn't have to pay my excess :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 07, 2013, 10:25:51 am
probably meddling busy body is a more apt description ha ha
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 07, 2013, 11:04:48 am
Well done CP some people have no morals whatsoever.
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 07, 2013, 12:44:54 pm
some truly wonderful people in the world great job cp :D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on November 07, 2013, 01:45:18 pm
Good stuff, CP.  We need more of such kindness in our world :)
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Post by: jeninwa on November 07, 2013, 06:02:43 pm
Some people have no morals, good on you CP.
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Post by: Yvette on November 07, 2013, 10:51:30 pm
Well done CP  :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 07, 2013, 10:52:55 pm
This is more like “What have I been doing this week” as I have had such a busy time so you'd best sit down with a cup of tea or coffee and relax - or ignore this one altogether!

It all started last Wednesday when Chookie and Ral dropped in for a quick visit.  It was soooo good to see them both looking well, relaxed, happy and smiling.  It will obviously take Ral some time to fully recover from his illness, but he certainly looked to be well on the way.  Chookie also presented me with the nicest loaf of bread EVER!  I can see I have got some experimentation in front of me if I ever hope to come even close to her level of excellence.

Then on Friday morning Judy called in.  Sadly, there was little time for more than a cuppa and a natter, but it was so nice to meet her again and catch up on everything.  She kindly gave me a tin of Haighs chocolate hazlenuts – talk about addictive!  I haven’t been able to stop eating them and they never seem to get to the end of the tin – as the saying goes “magic happens” and it looks like I’ve got the magic chocolate tin.

In the middle of all that my SS present arrived – I am still hoping to successfully take a photo of it and post it on the thread, but I have no confidence in my ability to do that; I think I will have to wait for one of my younger colleagues at work to do it for me!  As it happens, I have figured out who my SS is – and she knows I know who she is – so thank you so much, I am very much looking forward to Xmas opening day and will enjoy the suspense in the interim, after all, the suspense is half the fun.

On Friday night DH and I set off on our first holiday in six years – we caught the ferry to Tasmania and had four wonderful days wandering around Hobart (Gert has posted some of what we got up to and saw on the Tassie Fest thread).  We did an adventure tour down the coast of Bruny Island and my stomach didn’t enjoy that at all.  The scenery was spectacular ... when you could see it beyond the waves ... perhaps I should have been concerned when the crew of the boat handed out sea sick pills BEFORE we left the harbour!  However, I survived – just!  Bruny Island itself (once you are safely back on dry land again, that is) has quite a lot of things to offer – great chocolate / fudge, oysters, etc. 

Hobart is a lovely city, in fact it reminded me strongly of Wellington, NZ, where I grew up.  It was very nostalgic.  I can imagine it really buzzes when the Sydney to Hobart racing yachts come in at Xmas / New Year’s time.

Got back home on Tuesday night and have now warmed up again ... did I mention how cold Tassie was?  All back to normal again now for an uneventful run up to Christmas time.
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Post by: Wonder on November 07, 2013, 11:32:42 pm
Marina it sounds like you have had a lovely week, how great that three wonderful forum friends were able to drop by. I don't envy you on the Burny Island adventure but am jealous of the rest of the trip.

CP well done for approaching the driver, you really have to wonder about some people. I'm sure the car owner was very appreciative.

I'm working from home today hoping my David Lebovitz ice cream book and my two addiitional Tovolo containers are delivered.
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Post by: judydawn on November 08, 2013, 12:05:27 am
It was a different week for you Marina and I was so glad to hear you were finally having a holiday together.  It was quite scary catching a tram to somewhere I'd never been but the information you gave me was easy to follow.  It was lovely to see your shop and meet your DH as well, it's always a bonus meeting the man of the house. With you going to Tassie amd me heading to Ballarat with the kids we were lucky to have been able to catch up for a quick visit at all. Glad you enjoyed the chocolates, I have to thank Katie for picking them up for me and leaving the choice up to her, it looks as if she once again excelled in this matter.  I've been enjoying the lovely chocolates you gave me too but I'm taking it a little slower than you are by the sounds of it and just savouring each piece.

I also caught up with Chookie & Ral for a few hours. They collected me on the Thursday, we shopped at the Prahran market but spend more time in The Essential Ingredient store than anywhere, that was great fun.  The funniest thing that happened in that shop was when a young lady walked past us with her partner and we heard her say 'I don't want a Thermomix'.  I couldn't help myself - 'yes you do' I said.  I was surprised to see both Chookie & Ral looking so good after the ordeal they'd been through, obviously their energy levels are down a bit but they will be themselves again before too much longer.

It looks as if we will all have to pack warm clothes for our trip to Tassie next year, thanks for reporting back to Gert so that she could share how you found Hobart. Every positive report helps in deciding what we want/need to see.

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Post by: Wonder on November 08, 2013, 12:20:18 am
Well my book hasn't arrived, but imagine my surprise when the delivery man had two large boxes one of which was from my SS - so excited. I love surprises and love the wait until Christmas so really happy that my SS was so organised and got in well ahead of time.
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Post by: obbie on November 08, 2013, 12:40:03 am
busy printing recipes, for the weekend.. :)
2 days home to cook, 4-6 kids to feed. so happy :) :)
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Post by: astarra on November 08, 2013, 05:26:37 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 08, 2013, 12:05:27 am
The funniest thing that happened in that shop was when a young lady walked past us with her partner and we heard her say 'I don't want a Thermomix'.  I couldn't help myself - 'yes you do' I said. 

That is hilarious Judy - what reaction did you get?  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 08, 2013, 05:58:11 am
I amat DD's house and using her wifi so now I hope to be able to catch up on some of the threads that I have missed. No idea why our Internet has not been working since our return from Europe early October. Hopefully someone  will get to the bottom of it soon. We are having another technician here early next week. I still think its a Telstra problem.

Wow Cuilidh and Judy you have both been very busy and great that you managed to catch up with lovely forum friends.
Tassie sounds lovely and I can't wait to go there next year. So glad to hear that you both had a good time.

I meant to say so pleased to hear that Ral is finally on the mend Chookie  :D
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Post by: judydawn on November 08, 2013, 06:06:57 am
She said she wouldn't pay $2000 for one but I told her it was worth it.  They didn't stop walking, this was just a passing conversation I hijacked and said my 2 bobs worth - Chookie was having a good laugh  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on November 08, 2013, 06:07:46 am
Good on you CP.  I had that happen to me once and the other guy was more concerned about the fact that he had just had his car fixed the previous week.  Makes one wonder about his driving. :o

Sounds like you had a nice time in Tassie Cuildh.

Nice to hear that some members are meeting up for achat & cuppa.

I burst a blood vessel in my eye earlier in the week, so I have a very red eye and it is still bleeding a little so it was off to the optician this morning.  Fortunately everything looks fine and I just need to keep putting ice packs on it several times a day.  DH is full of pirate jokes and says he will buy me an eye patch and a parrot. :) :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 08, 2013, 06:10:00 am
LoL mab I hope your eye heals  very quickly  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 08, 2013, 06:13:58 am
I hope it heals quickly too Margaret, typical husband - bless him but I wonder if he would be so jovial if the boot was on the other foot  ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 08, 2013, 06:25:53 am
Take care of your eye, Mab, you only have two and if means a patch, well it's well worth it just to keep DH amused!
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Post by: astarra on November 08, 2013, 06:31:15 am
Take care of that eye Mab - glad it is nothing more serious!  :-*
Eye patch and parrot.... ask him if that means you get lots of rum too... ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 08, 2013, 06:54:50 am
hope your eye is better soon Mab, dh's are so amusing :D
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Post by: maddy on November 08, 2013, 07:03:02 am
Oh Mab  :-X  My Dad rubs his eyes hard & that happens too...I can't look at him, makes me very queezy   :-\

CP...bravo on busting that driver....nothing irks me more than dodgem drivers, and I have been on the receiving end of a drive-off ding   :-))

last year, I witnessed a 4 wheel drive crash into another parked car....He realised I had seen it happen, he moved car spaces, then we both wouldn't budge for 45 minutes!  I was waiting for the car owner to come back, and he was obviously waiting for me to put the details on her windscreen, so he could remove it!
He cracked it and left, and after an 65 minutes, thankfully the driver returned....she was extremely grateful :)

.....I shouldn't be here  :-\. I have a massive deadline due Monday  :-X. Please tell me to leave if you see me...I get distracted too easily!
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Post by: mab19 on November 08, 2013, 07:41:19 am
12 year old GS called in after school and his comment was "Oh Nan you won't turn into a zombie will you" :-))

Maddy, I am sure that a few minutes on here will do you the world of good and you will be refreshed and full of new iinspiration.  ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 08, 2013, 09:15:59 am
I ate my breakfast while I read our post Marina. ;D What a fabulous time you had and meeting forum friends too 8)

A shame the couple didn't interact with your conversation Judy.You could have directed them to the forum as well :D :D :D

I hope your wi-fi gets sorted soon MF  ;D

Take care of that eye Margaret.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on November 08, 2013, 09:46:40 am
Everyone has been having lovely times, good on you. The catch ups sound great, even if they were brief.

I've had a boring but busy day. Hair cut and shopping this morning. Then this afternoon had to take some junk good stuff over the river as Model A's are having a garage sale on Sunday. As usual things fall to the same people so we are getting up early and going over to help. We will enjoy ourselves for sure.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 08, 2013, 10:01:45 am
Just don't come home with more than you brought to dispose.

Gert

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Post by: cookie1 on November 08, 2013, 11:47:58 am
That could be a problem, especially with DH. He had 4 gas camping stoves, 3 sets of paint rollers and trays etc etc. he had a good clean out.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 08, 2013, 12:25:25 pm
sounds like you'll have a lot of fun cookie, but I bet it will be hard not to bring something home  :D
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Post by: Halex on November 09, 2013, 12:12:08 am
Busy here today. The cruise ship we were on in is in port. The Piano Man (plays coversbilly joel, elton john, etc) and his lovely wife are spending the day with us.  Great muso & we all became great friends. So been busy making the house clean & tidy. Cooking etc.

Beyonce tonight :)

HHW :)

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Post by: judydawn on November 09, 2013, 12:26:04 am
Have a wonderful day with your very special guests Hally.
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Post by: maddy on November 09, 2013, 01:43:27 am
Quote from: Halex on November 09, 2013, 12:12:08 am
Beyonce tonight :)
HHW :)

She would be amazing to see, such a beautiful lady! Enjoy H  8)

On Friday Hubby found a wallet down in a drain on hwy (in the tractor he sees everything!)....iPhone was squished, but all the girls cards were in tact.  DD tracked down where she works (through stalk-book, as DH calls it....which just showed people need to look harder at their privacy settings)....and she was so happy.  Gave hubby a 1kg box of Ernest Hillier chocolates  :D :D which luckily for us....he only likes 1 chocolate  in the whole box.....such is life  ;D
He has found many smashed up phones...so it seems lots of people leave them on the bonnet or roof...hasn't found a big stash of money yet though  :P

Spent  all day & finished up at 1 am on the computer  :-\  today & tonight will be the same, and most likely Sunday....my own stupid fault really... op oʇ suɹnʇǝɹ xɐʇ 2 ǝʌɐɥ ı....by Monday  :-[  I am the queen of procrastination & distraction.

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Post by: obbie on November 09, 2013, 02:50:04 am
OOh Maddy, stalk book, that is funny.

Today at home 7 kids ,and I am cooking ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on November 09, 2013, 06:56:23 am
Gardening today, makes me realise how unfit DH and I are...first swim of the season, so hot today, Leo loved the pool.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 09, 2013, 08:48:42 am
Well done CP.

What a busy week marina. But always good to catch up with forum friends.

Hope you eye mends quickly Margaret.

Love stalk book.

Googling Parahan market. Sounds like a great place to visit.  

It's been a crazy week and half here too. DS turned five, two school transition days plus normal kinder school runs. Netball meeting, minutes to type and bylaws to amend. Kinder meeting with AGM report and speech to write. And one very distracting puppy to play with. And hubby wants to know what I've done with all my spare time! What spare time?? 😳☺️
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Post by: EmeraldSue on November 09, 2013, 09:40:55 am
I know what you mean Kimmy. Our school fete is only two weeks away and things are really busy as I'm on the organising committee and joint conveyor of the bar. I think I was out every night last week.
I thought my kids might be past wanting to go to the Christmas pageant, but I was (thankfully) wrong, and we had a lovely morning. We had brekky in the city with some friends and then watched the pageant together. I love the pageant, but it signals the beginning of the Christmas season,  and I'm not quite ready yet. I had lunch with my brothers last week,and somehow offered to have Christmas lunch at our house this year. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 09, 2013, 10:04:12 am
ES I am sure it will be great fun.
Everyone seems busy. I guess it will increase as Christmas gets nearer. DD and I had coffee this morning. This afternoon I have been washing, ironing, cleaning and made bread. Also pizza for dinner.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 09, 2013, 11:18:44 am
I'm sure you'll have fun ES. The Christmas pageant sounds lovely. We had our annual gala day parade today. It raises money for the children's ward at the local hospital. Sadly it's but a glimpse of what it was when I was a child. But still a fun morning.
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Post by: djinni373 on November 09, 2013, 11:56:26 am
DD and I had a great day doing a gallery crawl around the lovely leafy northern fringe of Sydney at the Arcadian Artists Trail. We spent the whole day out  :o and went to eight galleries that were full of beautiful things from 50 different artists.

Will have to put some pics on the shopping thread as lots of beautiful things kept jumping into our bags - pottery, jewellery and clothes mostly ;D It turns out there is a clothes designer nearby who supplies boutiques all over Australia. (Similar to those lovely clothes you were wearing in Adelaide Bedlam). Would do it all over again tomorrow if the wallet wasn't so bare ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 09, 2013, 12:12:30 pm
It sounds an expensive day for you Gayle :D :D :D I look forward to the photos in the Shopping Thread ;) ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 09, 2013, 12:35:04 pm
Can't wait for the photos, it sounds exciting.
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Post by: Halex on November 09, 2013, 10:55:42 pm
Beyonce was amazing, great concert.......

Quiet day today, had a fantastic time with The Piano Man and his wife, sad to say goodbye.

They were very impressed with my TM, had never seen anything like it ;D

Hot here so pool day.

HHW
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Post by: judydawn on November 10, 2013, 12:53:00 am
What did you feed them Hally?
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Post by: Halex on November 10, 2013, 01:12:58 am
Dips, humous, pesto & balsamic glaze with olive oil. Crusty bread, veggie sticks, cheese & crackers & assorted meats. These we had under the pop up out by the pool.

Pizzas,  did 4 types, cajun chicken, meat lovers, pizza biaca with a twist (spread a thin layer of onion jam over base) & mushroom & spinach.
Chocolate Brownies later :) we ate these in the alfresco kitchen :)
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Post by: Ceee on November 10, 2013, 03:03:53 am
Cheesy Basil Knots, failed, yeast never kicked in,  >:(, Seed Loaf, superb, Banana Loaf, perfection, Basil Knots again, Perfection!
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Post by: judydawn on November 10, 2013, 03:16:35 am
Hi Ceee, nice to see you posting again.
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Post by: deedub on November 10, 2013, 06:40:18 am
Swimming lessons this morning (for the kids not me), then went to school for another 2nd hand clothes sorting session. School fair is in 2 weeks but I'm taking it easy this year. Apart from helping out with sorting clothes all I'm doing on the actual day is working in the bar for 3-4 hours. They get a keg donated so they need helpers who can pour a beer - the bar co-ordinator books me early each year since it's just me & 1 other guy who can work the beer tap! Fun though - I get to see everyone & report back to the wives on how many beers hubby has had!
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Post by: cookie1 on November 10, 2013, 10:54:00 am
Love it deedub.

We went to our garage sale this morning until about 12.30. It was rather hot. DH was walking on some grass and his knee started to get sore so we came home. Fortunately our friends had a lovely shady tree in the front yard. We brought home much less than we took too.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 10, 2013, 11:01:08 am
Not surprised you are the good beer chick. Deedub


Cookie no walking  for DH not good.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on November 10, 2013, 11:04:22 am
Thanks Gert I will pass it on. I think with us away he may rest it most of the afternoons at least. I am going to chase up the MRI results when we get back, I don't care what DH says.  :)
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Post by: gertbysea on November 10, 2013, 11:11:59 am
Cookie I would chase up  the results now otherwise he may do some damage.
Gert
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Post by: jo_nz on November 10, 2013, 07:26:57 pm
It's been pretty crazy here too - DS's school disco was last week, so I was helping to sell tickets, and then helping on the night.  DD still has a cough, so was home half of last week, and taking her to the doc today, so yet another day off kindy! 
My sis and her family came to visit yesterday as my nephew was playing in a table-tennis tournament nearby, and we had FIL's birthday lunch on Saturday. 
I keep looking forward to a quiet week, but one hasn't come along for a while....  ;)
This week is school athletics too, so fingers crossed for fine (with maybe a few clouds) weather tomorrow!  Heading into end-of-year school/kindy trips and activities too!  Busy busy busy.
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Post by: Nikkit on November 10, 2013, 10:41:08 pm
Looks like everyone had a busy weekend.

I took 4 12-13 year old kids into the city (to Scout HQ) Friday night for McHappy Day Saturday. I had a small "brain fart" on the way in and listened to Sven my GPS...bad move.
Now Sven sounds sexy as heck, and I could listen to him for quite some time, but he needs to know a bit more about city centre + Friday night = not a good idea!
Sven managed to direct me right through the centre of Northbridge, and the city centre, past the Arena where Beyoncé was doing her thing. It was bedlam! People everywhere! We got totally lost and it took me way longer to get to Scouts than what it should have.
And Sven, well I had to turn his volume down, there was only so much "recalculating route" and "turn left in 50 metres" when it's obvious I can't cos I'm in the right hand lane, surrounded by people, sandwiched between a flashing Hummer limo and a bloody great bus full of Beyoncé fans!
The Perth Arena does look good all lit up at night time though! We did spend a bit of time going around it til we figured out where we were, and how to get out of where we were!
The kids however thought it was hilarious (it was pretty funny, and we were all giggling like idiots!) and as we were going through Northbridge they were reading all the flashing signs out to me.
Why is it that there's always a traffic jam and the red lights stay red waaaaaaayyyyyyy longer than necessary when you are stopped right outside a strip joint  :o I didn't need to explain anything as they got the gist of the whole deal just by reading the signs.  :o
The girls decided when they were 18 they were nightclubbing in the area. I was saying "oh no you're not!" The one boy with us was grinning and saying that he'd look after them. Oh dear! (I have not had any phone calls from irate parents yet about "why does my child keep talking about a strip joint in Northbridge...")
We did all decide at one stage that if Sven didn't pull his lederhosen up (or whatever it is that he wears) he was gonna sail clean out the window on the third lap around the Arena!
Anyway, we made it, (and I made it home...I turned Sven off and unplugged him, got out my old street map and got home without going anywhere near Beyoncé, the city centre or Northbridge!) and the kids collected money the next day for McHappy Day and were surprised at the people and reactions they got as they were walking around. Many said "no", one well dressed man told them to "go &^%$ yourself"  ??? ??? and a homeless man gave them .50c as he thought it was for a good cause. The kids came home with many stories and said that you really couldn't tell what answer you were going to get when you rattled the tin.

Saturday was my eldest daughters 17th birthday. She had 3 friends over and they had a ball. My Mum gave her a car for her b'day! (And we gave her the insurance, rego and RAC for a year...boring but practical!) So we had a late night, but lots of fun. It was so nice to hear 4 17 year olds giggling, laughing and generally having fun together. Their exams were forgotten for a day and it was great to see them relaxed and enjoying each others company.

And Sunday - I had a little nana nap. I was tired!
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Post by: judydawn on November 10, 2013, 10:46:31 pm
 :D :D And well you might have been tired Nikkit - phew the things we do for our kids. 
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Post by: Halex on November 10, 2013, 10:54:00 pm
Nikkit, we went to Beyonce saturday night. We havent been into the city at night for years. It was packed, plus there were bars tucked into every nook & cranny, we couldnt believe it.  The new venue is great, good sound apart from screaming girls.

H :)
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Post by: gertbysea on November 11, 2013, 12:00:57 am
Nikkit your story made my day. I hope Sven had his lederhosen up before you stopped at the strip club and he did not get excited.  LOL!

Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on November 11, 2013, 12:40:30 am
Oh Gert - I didn't think of that!  :o ;D
And no I think his lederhosen were slipping well past his knees by the time we got there as by the time we got past Beyoncé they were tripping him up around his ankles!  ;D
I have no idea what Sven wears in that little contraption stuck to my window, but I couldn't tell him what I thought of him with 4 kids in the car with me - hence lots of laughing and making up funny stories about Sven!

Hally, I saw on the news the concert was good. And screaming girls...there was a bit of that Friday night - in and out of my car!
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Post by: obbie on November 11, 2013, 03:30:35 am
Nikkit, that made my day
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Post by: djinni373 on November 11, 2013, 03:35:24 am
Nikkit that story is a cracker :D :D :D and Gert, words fail me  :D  :D :D
I really am going to have to stop drinking while reading this forum. This time it's tea all over my screen  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 11, 2013, 07:37:26 am
Nikkit you have again told a great story. I read it out to DD and she had a good chuckle too. Thanks. I love your sense of humour.

Today I flew across the country to Melbourne. It is sure quicker than driving. We have been to the Lindt cafe and had a coffee and lovely banana bread with lovely gooey chocolate to pour over it. I was very disappointed in it this time though. They give you your drink in a take away paper cup in store. Not keeping up with Lindt tradition. It has changed since my last visit.
It was nice to be cool here too.
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Post by: Emme on November 11, 2013, 07:47:46 am
Nikkit, no wonder you were tired out, thank you, a great story.   :D :D

Cookie, have a great time in  Melbourne.  quite cool here today also  ;D

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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 11, 2013, 09:25:19 am
A great story of your city "adventure" Nikkit.Couldn't stop laughing  :D :D :D

Have a great time in Melbourne Cookie ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 11, 2013, 07:28:58 pm
Loved your story Nikkit.  Very well told, it was almost as if we were in the car with you!

Cookie, if you are around Fitzroy / Collingwood, would love to meet you.  Have a great time over here in the cold and miserable east (well, it feels cold and miserable to me, anyway, because it should be warm and sunny by now!).
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Post by: Wonder on November 11, 2013, 08:25:06 pm
I agree Marina, what is with this weather??
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Post by: maddy on November 11, 2013, 09:31:15 pm
Quote from: Wonder on November 11, 2013, 08:25:06 pm
I agree Marina, what is with this weather??

Fire going one day, aircon on the next  :-\

Yesterday I had to get DD to stay home from school & look after DS, who is ill...as we had an appointment at the accountants....she was happy to oblige, as she got out of playing football (she's not impressed an all girls school plays football, & has a team to boot  :P).....felt guilty, but no other option.
So now that's out the way, I really need to catch up on everything, and the comments have been that I haven't baked in a while....true, but I'm not encouraged to when 1/2 is consumed, and the chooks enjoy the rest....might let them hang out a little longer & appreciate it  ;)
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Post by: Nikkit on November 11, 2013, 10:19:03 pm
Hot here yesterday (Monday) Cookie - 37 here . Hence I had an inside day. Not too sure if I'm ready for summer yet.
Enjoy the cool!
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 11, 2013, 10:40:17 pm
Just to cheer you up, Chookie, I copied this this morning

MELBOURNE looks set to shiver through its longest November cold snap in more than 20 years.

The city hasn't hit 20 degrees since Friday and isn't forecast to top that until Sunday.

Senior weather bureau forecaster Peter Blake says that would make it a nine-day cold stretch not seen since 1989.

"At this time of year, to have an extended run of below 20, obviously doesn't happen that often," he said.

Isolated showers, overcast skies and highs of 16 to 19 degrees are forecast for the rest of the week.

But the cloud is expected to clear on Sunday for a mostly sunny afternoon with a high of 21, rising to 23 on Monday.

"So there is relief in sight," Mr Blake said.
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Post by: droverjess on November 12, 2013, 06:52:52 am
Ha ha 16 to 19 is quite warm. Am sure CC will agree.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 12, 2013, 07:20:45 am
Thanks for the forecast Marina. We are enjoying the cool. We actually checked the weather before we left and have brought closed in shoes and a jacket. I prefer the cool than hot.

We've had a lovely day. Spoiled at breakfast in the hotel. Then we went out to Bridge Road and got a lot of underclothes at Bendon. Walked down to Swan st and each bought a pair of shoes. ( DD bought 2). Caught a tram back and had a coffee and a piece of fruit. Later went to high tea at Hopetoun Tea Rooms. What a lavish high tea. We were really full so we walked up to Hill of Content bookstore, then back down to Reader's Feast. DD bought books at each.
I think dinner will be a bowl of soup!
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Post by: judydawn on November 12, 2013, 07:25:16 am
Ooh, you girls are having so much fun.  Keep walking Cookie  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on November 12, 2013, 07:29:48 am
NO. MORE PICS LIKE THAT!  I so wanna be there with ya

Gert
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Post by: Emme on November 12, 2013, 07:51:14 am
Great photos Cookie, glad you are having a great time.   ;D
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Post by: Halex on November 12, 2013, 08:05:47 am
Lovely Cookie, thats a lot for 2 ;D
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Post by: arcadia on November 12, 2013, 08:26:41 am
YUM Cookie that looks fantastic.

We just had a very quick 40 points in a thunderstorm, could have done without the hail although it was fascinating for DS 5 & 6, I had to venture out to collect some.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 12, 2013, 08:34:04 am
I always fancied going to the Hopetoun tearooms for afternoon / morning tea, but never made it.  It all looks delicious.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 12, 2013, 09:07:03 am
Quote from: Droverjess on November 12, 2013, 06:52:52 am
Ha ha 16 to 19 is quite warm. Am sure CC will agree.  ;D
I agree :D :D :D

Lovely photos Cookie. ;D I want to be there too Gert :D :D
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Post by: Wonder on November 12, 2013, 09:09:52 am
We used to go to hopetoun tea rooms as kids with Mum and my grandmother, it was a real treat. I love that it still looks the same now as it did back then. Mum says it was the same when she was in her early 20's working in the city.

Glad you are having fun and enjoying the cool weather.
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Post by: Yvette on November 12, 2013, 09:33:50 am
Yum Cookie looks delish  :)
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Post by: jeninwa on November 12, 2013, 09:47:12 am
I want to be there too. Great photos cookie.
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Post by: mab19 on November 12, 2013, 09:49:05 am
Great photos Cookie, glad you are enjoying yourselves :).
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Post by: mab19 on November 12, 2013, 09:51:46 am
Some grocery shopping this morning and then some Christmas shopping in the afternoon.
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Post by: jo_nz on November 12, 2013, 09:05:40 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on November 12, 2013, 09:07:03 am
Quote from: Droverjess on November 12, 2013, 06:52:52 am
Ha ha 16 to 19 is quite warm. Am sure CC will agree.  ;D
I agree :D :D :D

I agree too - yesterday was 14 degrees here, and I spent the day outside watching DS's school athletics.  Poor little kids having to do so much sitting and waiting in that weather! 

Life just seems really hectic lately - not enough time to do work, washing, cleaning, baking.  And it probably won't slow down until after Xmas really! 

Off to the gym and the office now, so hopefully I'll get caught up on some of the paperwork at least, and the washing will be here when I get home... ;)
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Post by: obbie on November 12, 2013, 10:18:13 pm
at work nice and early :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 12, 2013, 10:59:20 pm
Pleased you are having a great time cookie, despite this terrible weather. Yummy high tea.
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Post by: mab19 on November 13, 2013, 03:22:11 am
It's DH's birthday today and the family are taking us out to dinner, so I have just finished shortening the sleeves on a jacket that I want to wear.  It's a pain in the butt when you are built on the short side and everything is too long. :D
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Post by: judydawn on November 13, 2013, 04:00:08 am
Know what you mean Margaret.  Have a great night out, happy birthday to your DH.
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Post by: Nikkit on November 13, 2013, 04:27:18 am
Totally opposite here Mab19.

I'm 6'1" with long arms as well and it is a pain in the butt when everything it too short! And nothing is made with a decent hem - so I can't even lengthen anything!

I hate it when I try on "longer length" pants here and they still don't make it to my ankles! Do you know how many shop assistants in boutiques say "daahling, those pants look deevine on you" when clearly you can see my ankles and a good part of my calf as well? I say "yes deeeaaar, I just love the look of these pants,  although I'm not too sure if I should invite my ankles up, oooorrrr should I invite the pants down for a party. Hmmm looks like neither is going to be friends any time soon, so I'll just have to give them back to you and say no thanks"!
 ;D ;D ;D
I get my jeans from the USA, they make good long ones over there and they come down past my ankles! (Yay!!)  And I get competition shirts from there as well as they have longer sleeves, so my wrists are well and truly covered as opposed to half my arm sticking out and me looking a bit dorky!

Don't get me started on shoe sizes. I'd love to have size 8 or 9 feet where I could walk into a store and buy something off the shelf. Instead my flippers vary from size 11-12 and that means there's some pretty glam shoes available I can tell you!
And I am sure the Chinese have small size 11's as I can't get my hoof into anything they make...which limits me considerably.

Have a great night out!  :D


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Post by: gertbysea on November 13, 2013, 05:55:52 am
Nikkit you can find shoes here.http://www.ts14plus.com.au/SHOES.htm  Also the clothes at TS are  not just for our larger ladies like myself but they are for tall thin. No horse riding gear though .

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on November 13, 2013, 09:31:34 am
Nikkit I will save the 6 inches I cut off all mine for you to sew decoratively onto yours.  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 13, 2013, 09:40:02 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 13, 2013, 09:31:34 am
Nikkit I will save the 6 inches I cut off all mine for you to sew decoratively onto yours.  :D
Lol
Your too generous cookie!
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Post by: cookie1 on November 13, 2013, 10:51:39 am
Sure am.....giving my off cuts away.  :D ;D ;D :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 13, 2013, 10:58:48 am
LOL...... That's why I stock up on jeans in Asia cookie as I am 'normal'  there and no need for cutting. ;D
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Post by: Nikkit on November 13, 2013, 10:24:34 pm
Ooohhhhh Gert. I really wish you didn't show me that site. Looks like I may just have to go shopping... ;D (all stocked up on jeans and shirts after my last shopping expedition online, so I'm good there.)
I'm not tall and thin, just tall and err...well built! And yes I have shopped at TS before. Love their clothes. Don't know why I didn't think to look online for them before.

Ah Cookie - oh so generous! Could start a new trend here couldn't we?  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on November 14, 2013, 06:26:34 am
MF you are very lucky to get your jeans overseas. I am definitely the wrong shape. Very cuddly would go toward describing it. Especially after a week in Melbourne.  :D
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Post by: Bedlam on November 14, 2013, 02:13:29 pm
Nikkit, any tips on USA sites or  brands of jeans for tall girls. My youngest dd is 6ft and finds buying pants difficult or extremely expensive.
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Post by: JulieO on November 14, 2013, 08:54:14 pm
Yes, my dtr is over 6' too and has the same trouble.  Would love to give her some links to have a look at.  :)
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Post by: Nikkit on November 14, 2013, 09:49:56 pm
Bedlam and JulieO I shop at http://www.sheplers.com/
They have loads of clothes and jean lengths to suit many. Have a gander in there. I keep an eye out for when they have $35 postage to Aus.
The jeans I buy I have seen here for over $150/pair, I can get them posted for about $50/pair. ;D (just bought 3 pairs the other day)

But if your daughters have any problems give me a call and I'll help out where I can  :)
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Post by: JulieO on November 14, 2013, 11:21:48 pm
Thanks Nikkit, I will send on that link to my dtr.  If there are any questions, I'll be sure to ask  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 15, 2013, 03:37:59 am
waiting for my new leather lounge to be delivered and have ended up vacuuming, mopping and washing all the walls in the lounge/living areas, and it's rather hot here today but once I get started I find it hard to stop ::)
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Post by: Jamberie on November 15, 2013, 03:51:15 am
That's exciting Suzanne :)
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Post by: Wonder on November 15, 2013, 05:12:56 am
Very exciting Suzanne. I wish I could get excited about vacuuming, mopping ans wall washing  ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 15, 2013, 05:25:24 am
wonder my mum often asks where I got the cleaning bug from certainly wasn't her she says ::)
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Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2013, 06:21:01 am
We went out to Adriano Zumbo's place today. OMG.  We didnt get a zonut as the first ray came out about 10.30 and disappeared within minutes. They don't take orders. We had two lovely looking goodies and shared. We also bought some macarons to try and take home.
I have just had half the meat pie and sauce one. I don't think I like it much as having a macaron taste like a meat pie and sauce with lots of pepper was hard to take.  
We also visited the Prahan Markets. What lovely food. Especially the fruit.
DD bought a few Leona Edmonston dresses and we had lovely rides on the trams and saw lots.
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Post by: johnro on November 15, 2013, 07:03:06 am
I know that I have not been around forever, but find myself with loads of time at the moment, as the result of an op on achilles tendon a couple of weeks back so no weight bearing for another 4 weeks - yuk. Apologies to all for the important life's celebrations that I have missed xx  No cooking in this section of the world - thought that I would begin Christmas prep by making these cutlery keepers (DH gave them to me last Xmas and I have purchased a further 6) - (https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SqxK8oOqZ1g/UoXExRTEDQI/AAAAAAAAK8E/_aKGFp4iOlM/s912/2013%2520Christmas%2520prep%2520002.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on November 15, 2013, 07:08:17 am
They're cute Robyn.  Time to put your feet up and join us now that you have the opportunity and the time to do so.  I hope the op was a success and that you do the right thing by yourself and follow doctor's orders until the healing process is over.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2013, 08:44:20 am
They are lovely Robyn. Hope the foot/ankle heals quickly.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 15, 2013, 08:50:08 am
Really cute Robyn. You stay off that foot.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 15, 2013, 09:28:49 am
Quote from: Wonder on November 15, 2013, 05:12:56 am
Very exciting Suzanne. I wish I could get excited about vacuuming, mopping ans wall washing  ;D
Me too Wonder :D :D :D But I admire you energy doing that work in hot weather Suzanne ;) ;D

Nice to see you posting Robyn :-*  :-* Great Christmassy cutlery keepers.I hope you have a speedy recovery from your op too.
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Post by: Emme on November 15, 2013, 09:32:48 am
Wishing you all the best for a speedy recovery Johnro  :)  Take care
Love those cutlery keepers  ;D
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Post by: deedub on November 15, 2013, 10:28:09 am
I didn't realise you were in Melbourne Cookie, sounds like you & DD are having a ball.
I'm pooped after attending a 2 day seminar for work - all that networking gets pretty tiring! Nice surroundings though - the seminar was held at the grand old Windsor Hotel, with breakfast, lunch, morning & afternoon tea laid on. Then we had dinner at Grossi Florentino last night which was very nice - amazing service, although staff kept calling me signorina which was a hoot! Early night tonight, busy weekend coming up.... and I've realised I've got another breakfast to attend on Monday morning. It's all work, work, work here! :)
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Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2013, 10:32:58 am
Poor you. How was the dinner at Guy Grossi's?
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Post by: deedub on November 15, 2013, 10:49:37 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 15, 2013, 10:32:58 am
Poor you. How was the dinner at Guy Grossi's?

We had a set menu Cookie and all of the choices were very rich! I had ravioli, sea bass and a citrus tart type thing for dessert. These were the lightest choices and it was all very nice, but no way I could eat all my main particularly as they gave us nibbles at the start. We'd been fed very well at the hotel during the day as well - bit over food at the moment!
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Post by: obbie on November 15, 2013, 09:08:57 pm
Great to hear from you Robyn :)
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Post by: cookie1 on November 17, 2013, 08:40:58 am
Travelled home today. Arrived in Perth safely and it feels rather warm. The washing is on and the bags unpacked.
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Post by: Katiej on November 17, 2013, 08:53:33 am
Glad you made it home safely Cookie, always nice to be back home.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 17, 2013, 08:58:34 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 17, 2013, 08:40:58 am
Travelled home today. Arrived in Perth safely and it feels rather warm. The washing is on and the bags unpacked.
Good to hear you have arrived safely at home Cookie.I thought you were still up in a plane somewhere :D :D :D
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Post by: obbie on November 17, 2013, 09:03:18 am
Glad you made it home Cookie.

 can't wait for our weekend away soon, :D
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Post by: Yvette on November 17, 2013, 09:09:42 am
Glad you are home safe and sound Cookie  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on November 17, 2013, 10:59:37 am
Thanks everyone. No place like home.
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Post by: dede on November 17, 2013, 11:55:59 am
Work today. Had 3 shifts (just got home now)
But bonus is today's double time :)
Been a long week at work, looking forward to next weekend as I have the whole weekend off.
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Post by: judydawn on November 17, 2013, 11:59:26 am
You'll sleep well tonight Mandi - well done.
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Post by: dede on November 17, 2013, 12:05:52 pm
Yes I'm sure I will Judy. Just having a quick cuppa and read of the forum before I head to bed. I can't seem to just go straight to bed after work, just need half hour to wind down first
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Post by: Lucyluu on November 17, 2013, 12:14:08 pm
Selling cupcakes and fudge at a SIDS fundraiser.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 17, 2013, 12:34:29 pm
What a great charity to support LucyLou. Nothing worse than losing a child.
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Post by: dede on November 17, 2013, 07:18:50 pm
Yes SIDS is close to my heart as my mum lost her first baby at 6 weeks of age. I can't imagine the pain she went through. Just horrible.
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Post by: obbie on November 17, 2013, 10:07:18 pm
Great Charity to support Lucyluu.
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Post by: astarra on November 17, 2013, 10:22:56 pm
Babies are so precious.  :)
So sad when they are lost.  :'( :'( :'(
A great fundraiser Lucyluu.  :-* Good on you.
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Post by: obbie on November 18, 2013, 02:55:40 am
at work
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mab19 on November 18, 2013, 03:25:04 am
Went to the plumbing supply store this morning to check out shower screens and fittings plus prices.  We are going to remove the bath and install a large shower.   It's no fun climbing over the bath when your knees don't want to work  ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on November 18, 2013, 03:30:55 am
we took out the shower screen and put a small bath in when we had kids, now we are putting a  bigger spa bath in for us. :) hopefully will get done soon.. we have it all ready to go.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on November 18, 2013, 03:40:49 am
Quote from: mab19 on November 18, 2013, 03:25:04 am
Went to the plumbing supply store this morning to check out shower screens and fittings plus prices.  We are going to remove the bath and install a large shower.   It's no fun climbing over the bath when your knees don't want to work  ;)

Maybe you need new knees Mab?  ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 18, 2013, 04:33:43 am
food shopping and now my car is getting detailed and I've cleaned out my pantry, fridge and the cupboard under the sink,  stopped for lunch then it's bath time for the dog and time to tackle my linen cupboards and organise my Christmas lights 17 more sleeps until we put them up :D:D
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Post by: mab19 on November 18, 2013, 04:44:16 am
Oh Astarra, new knees would be lovely, along with a new back. :)

Obbie, we put a spa in our previous house and it hardly got used.  The grand kids loved it when they were small but other than that it just sat there. 
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Wonder on November 18, 2013, 05:10:44 am
Have had to take a few hours off work to take DS to basketball training as his standard lift couldn't did today, fortunately my working times are flexible. Just sitting out in the beautiful Melbourne sunshine while he's at practice.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Nikkit on November 18, 2013, 05:42:22 am
Just had a quiet meltdown on the way home after finding out a school mate of Miss 17 wrote off his car last week. He is fine, not a mark on him, but his car totalled. That is 2 for the week up here.  :o

I think it has finally hit me that she has her licence and now that she has a car I am scared senseless.

And I thought I was so calm and in control about the whole car and driving thing. Pffft  :-))

Time for a cup of tea with my bucket of "harden up". Ahhh to heck with the tea, might just go for something with a little more kick.

Good news though...she has applied for 3 jobs and has had 1 interview and has another 2 interviews this week! So fingers crossed she gets something.

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Post by: Wonder on November 18, 2013, 05:46:51 am
It's such a frightening time Nikkit, there was another horrendous accident near our place on the weekend totally attributable to speed. DD isn't driving yet but her boyfriend and it terrifies me. Good luck to your Dd for the jobs, mine is sitting her last exam as I type and will be heading off to schoolies in a few days.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on November 18, 2013, 06:00:09 am
Can't believe I have been suckered in to work 7 weekends in a row. I have done 3 weekends straight and have 4 left before I get an entire weekend off.
Wish work would get some more workers. Problem is the person I work with is quadriplegic and needs an experienced support worker who is willing to stick it out with her. It's taken me 4.5 months to finally be able to get the transfers right. Grrr not happy Jan :(
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Post by: Nikkit on November 18, 2013, 06:18:14 am
Thanks Wonder. I know I'm not the only Mum out there quietly packing it!!

Mine is sitting her 2nd last exam now, last one tomorrow. She is so tired. I think once tomorrow's exam is over she'll probably fall in a big heap for a few days.

She isn't going to schoolies. We gave her the option and she said no she didn't want to go where there would be idiots getting drunk and toolies hanging around. (I remember my schoolies weekend...err...not very well! So am proud of her for deciding that not what she wants to do!)

Dede - Hang in there.  You can do it. (Sorry I'm not much help though. ) Thinking of you  :)
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Post by: gertbysea on November 18, 2013, 06:55:52 am
Nikkit she sounds pretty smart. Don't worry. All the friends of the idiot who wrote his car off will be thinking! He is a lucky boy and so are his parents. 17 year old males are a whole lot different from 17 year old girls. Trust her.

Dede you are doing an important job. I once worked 33 weekends in one year . It was tough but so worth it.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on November 18, 2013, 07:03:59 am
I agree with Gert, great job Mandi.  Disabled workers are hard to keep, changing all the time and new ones having to be retrained (often by the family of the disabled person when they turn up at their door).  It is so much easier if the care worker is familiar with his/her client - they can just get on with the job at hand and everyone is happy.  When the nursing home where Geoff is has to get in agency workers due to staff shortages you can see where they've forgotten to do this and that and he is far more uncomfortable than when the permanent employees do the job.

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Post by: Emme on November 18, 2013, 07:14:58 am
Agree also Dede, you are doing a very important job.  I am sure you are appreciated  :)

Nikkit, your DD sounds very sensible.  A very worrying time for parents though
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Post by: dede on November 18, 2013, 07:15:55 am
I just wish I lived closer to this particular client as it's a 30 min drive from my place so I'm doing an extra hour travel.
And thanks I really didn't think I would still be working with this lady, I was going to give up in the first 2 months with her thinking I just wasn't up to the job. But now I just go in and get the job done with few issues. We still have bad days but that's not as often now. And I do feel for her when new workers come in and struggle to understand her needs, she ends up getting hurt and the worker becomes un confident and just don't come back. It's a tough one. But there had to be more people out there willing to stick with it. Isn't there?
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 18, 2013, 07:46:15 am
very true mandi when my dd21 started out at her job as a residential care worker she was ready to throw in the towel after the three months training had finished but after a chat with one of the head nurses who had taken her under her wing she has stuck it out and nearly 3 years later absolutely loves her job oh and on a side note has been nominated for an award at the cerabal palsy awards night:D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 18, 2013, 07:54:57 am
Dede my heart bleeds for you. Sometimes people in this situation dislike new helpers and don't encourage them at all. It makes life very difficult for you.

Nikkit a friend once told me it was two years before she didnt worry big time about her children driving. It is another joy of parenthood.
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Post by: judydawn on November 18, 2013, 07:58:37 am
Congratulations to your DD on being nominated Suzanne - she sounds like the type of person who gives the industry a good name and is appreciated by patients and their relatives.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 18, 2013, 08:06:31 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on November 18, 2013, 07:46:15 am
very true mandi when my dd21 started out at her job as a residential care worker she was ready to throw in the towel after the three months training had finished but after a chat with one of the head nurses who had taken her under her wing she has stuck it out and nearly 3 years later absolutely loves her job oh and on a side note has been nominated for an award at the cerabal palsy awards night:D

If only we had more dedicated young carers.

Dede I feel you pain though. Hard on you back and every other part of your body. 

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 18, 2013, 08:25:31 am
Congratulations to your DD Suzanne she sounds like a lovely young woman.
Nikkit the worry never stops as two of my GD's are now driving and I worry when I know they are on the road.

Dede I feel for you too and admire you for not giving up.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on November 18, 2013, 08:37:11 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 18, 2013, 07:54:57 am
Dede my heart bleeds for you. Sometimes people in this situation dislike new helpers and don't encourage them at all. It makes life very difficult for you.

Nikkit a friend once told me it was two years before she didnt worry big time about her children driving. It is another joy of parenthood.
.
Cookie you are so right about her not liking new workers, but I really can't blame her either. If I was in the same situation I don't think I would be very keen either having to re train new people all the time. I really do appreciate the fact that I don't rely on others to dress me and move me about and wipe my bum.
But I just hope someone comes along who is willing to do the hard yards and stick with her. She really is a lovely lady once you get to know her :)
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Post by: gertbysea on November 18, 2013, 08:45:47 am
Ok here I go ....when I went to school in the olden days we learned to drive as part of our curriculum . The car was sponsored by the local dealership. Clever man. We first had to learn how to service the car and change a tyre. We then had to learn all the road rules. Lots of testing before we were allowed behind the wheel with the teacher. It was a six month course. We had to pass every test before we could take the state driving test. Nobody ever failed. You had to be 16 to get your licence at but we could not drive in NYC until 17. Our parents let us take their cars out with no problem as we were well taught and we never would speed for fear of someone seeing us And reporting us to the principle. We never yahooed  for the same reason. 

Our parents trusted us to do the right thing and we did. We had to clean the car every week and we did it without complaint and in my case I had to pay for petrol with my babysitting money but having that privilege made it easier to get sitting jobs and then to get other jobs while still in school. I can rarely remember my father  having to drive me anywhere.

At that time the drinking age in my state was 18. We never drank until that age .

Ok I lied about that last bit.

Gert
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Post by: dede on November 18, 2013, 08:56:23 am
Oh Gert I wish those rules still applied today. Young kids in cars really scare me. So many young people die because of speed and joy riding. It's a real concern :(
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Post by: dede on November 18, 2013, 08:57:46 am
A young boy was killed only a couple days ago not far from hear on a motor bike. Apparently speed was the cause :(
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Post by: dede on November 18, 2013, 08:58:38 am
Oh and on the same day three young boys jumped out of a moving taxi in Hobart, one of the boys is in a critical condition :(
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 18, 2013, 09:37:27 am
Congratulations to your DD Suzanne on being nominated for an award 8)

Nikkit you never stop worrying about your kids even when they are mature adults :D

Mandi you are doing a fantastic job.Congratulations to you too for not giving up :-*
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Post by: Jamberie on November 18, 2013, 10:10:59 am
Quote from: Lucyluu on November 17, 2013, 12:14:08 pm
Selling cupcakes and fudge at a SIDS fundraiser.

I know it was acouple of days ago but Thank you Lucyluu :) it is a wonderful cause and really does make a difference to many families :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 18, 2013, 03:06:59 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on November 18, 2013, 08:45:47 am

Ok I lied about that last bit.

Gert

crack up!!!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on November 18, 2013, 08:34:51 pm
Gert wish those rules still applied to todays drivers.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Wonder on November 18, 2013, 10:09:51 pm
Mandi, the work you are doing is fantastic and I'm sure much appreciated by the individuals and families you care for, thanks goodness there are people like you around.

Suzanne, congratulations to your DD.

Exams all over in our house and DD got the mark she was hoping for with her portfolio so was very happy and relaxed last night. She had a group of friends over for a "quiet night" and it was anything but quiet. There seemed to be quite a few extra bodies upstairs this morning when I got DS up, and I doubt they will be surfacing any time soon.
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Post by: Nikkit on November 18, 2013, 10:57:25 pm
Gert, you made me laugh out loud then, the dogs have gone off and are barking like there is a nutter in the house  ;D
Yeah..ok...there is.  :P
But anyway, yes I do wish that there was a bit more training involved. At this stage the kids can get "L's" at 16. Sit a computer test, do 25 hours driving (have to log it in a book) with a licensed, sober, sane (??) person. Who happened to be me. Who after the first time with Miss 16 driving I was licensed, presumably sane, but after 5 minutes after being home was not sober! She also had paid driving lessons with an instructor (I had too...it was cheaper than the continuous supply of vodka I was buying :o )
After 25 hours she had to do her test with a policeman (I think...the driving instructor organised this, I wasn't there) She failed the first one and passed it the 2nd attempt. Then she had to do another 25 hours (logged in a book) as before. (and the licensed person ...me...was coping a lot better and the vodka consumption has slowed somewhat).
Now she has to sit a Hazard Perception Test - a computer test, and she is on her red "P's" for 6 months then can swap to green "P's" for 18 months.
That's it. (not too sure about the vodka consumption here...)
I think there should be a compulsory advanced driving lesson where kids are put into cars (controlled environment with an experienced instructor) and taken on to gravel roads, wet roads, at speed etc  and get them in a pickle and show them how to get out of it.
There are companies that do this and we will be doing this with our Miss 17.

And I'll still worry all the same!

Wonder - well done to your DD, mine has her last exam this arvo, and won't find out her ATAR score until end of December and if she has been accepted into uni or not. Meanwhile she has another job interview this week, so fingers crossed  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Wonder on November 18, 2013, 11:27:36 pm
Victorian's have to do 120 hours of supervised driving in all conditions all logged with full details, when they finally go for their licence the testers automatically take about 10% off so really you need to have at least 130 - 140hrs before trying to sit the test. We know quite a few parents who have "fudged" the hours and i just don't understand why you would do that, we will be making DD do more rather than less.

Nikkit, she won't know her attar until later in December but her first preference is a non attar interview and portfolio based course so she just needs to go well in English. She has her first "creative day" for her preferred course on Thursday and if she gets through that she will have a one on one interview and then have to submit her portfolio. Is your DD's preference to go to Uni or start work?
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Post by: BeezeeBee on November 19, 2013, 12:47:08 am
Congrats Suzanne. Your dd is doing very well. She is persevering....a hard thing to teach the kids.

Nikkit and Wonder, fingers crossed for your kids and their interviews.

My eldest is 14, and I'm nervous about the driving age. It took me 7 months before I would allow him to cycle to high school. Not sure about a bigger, more lethal transportation.
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Post by: obbie on November 19, 2013, 02:19:14 am
so different rules for driving now.
we had a learners license for 6 weeks, did a theory test, and a driving test, and it was easy.
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Post by: Nikkit on November 19, 2013, 02:55:58 am
Wonder - I think that 120 hours is a good idea. I have heard so many parents complain about 50 hours here  :(  (we have to log all details and all driving conditions too) And heard them say that 'we'll add and hour here or there in the log book'. I have tried to talk to them about it, but some people just have an idea in their head and won't budge. (like me!)
Miss 17 has enough hours now, but I'm still making her drive and log them. She'll go sit her test next week for her P's.

I have no idea what her preference is Wonder. (It changes daily... :-)) ) MY preference is for her to get a job over the summer and then see if she has been accepted into uni. If she has, then she has a couple of $$ in her bank account and some experience in the work place, then she can go to uni and either quit the job or juggle both. If she doesn't get into uni, then she has a job and she can decide what she wants to do from there. She was thinking police force at one stage, but she has to be 18, so another 12 months away. But I think she may have changed her mind again on that one.
And why not...I'm over forty and I have no idea what I want to do when I grow up!  ;D

No way is she sitting around home from now until whenever uni starts - it'll drive me insane!
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Post by: Wonder on November 19, 2013, 03:02:07 am
I think the more hours the better. DD only has about 40 so a long way to go. She hasn't done any driving in the last few months but is keen to start again. I'm hopless when she is driving and she is apparently a lot worse if I'm in the car with her. I really want her to get professional lessons so I have more comfort in her driving but she's been resistant up to now and prefers learning with DH. We are fortunate she has been working at Woolworths for over 12 months and will probably pick up more shifts with them as well as some work experience with an advertsing agency in late December and again in Jan. She has schoolies, then a trip to Tasmania for a music festival and then Cambodia at the start of Feb and hopefully in Jan she will help out with looking after her brother as both DH and i will be working.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on November 19, 2013, 05:02:17 am
We had to learn to  put snow chains on the car, Anti freeze in the radiator , drive on the highways, byways and dirt roads in any weather and if your six months was the second half of the year that meant driving in blizzards. Pretty scary but necessary. I can't ever remember anyone having an accident.  I don't know why schools do not adopt a driving program and local car dealers coming on board. God knows they teach a lot of useless stuff in schools.

Gert
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Post by: Yvette on November 19, 2013, 05:34:08 am
Sydney has 120 hours too  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on November 19, 2013, 07:19:11 am
I got my license when dinosaurs were around. I had been driving since I was old enough to reach the pedals and see over the steering wheel. About 6 or 7 I think. We learnt on the farm and used to drive out to check sheep, troughs etc.
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Post by: Emme on November 19, 2013, 07:28:57 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 19, 2013, 07:19:11 am
I got my license when dinosaurs were around. I had been driving since I was old enough to reach the pedals and see over the steering wheel. About 6 or 7 I think. We learnt on the farm and used to drive out to check sheep, troughs etc.
Me too Cookie, did exactly the same.  No sealed roads, all gravel. 
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Post by: arcadia on November 19, 2013, 07:46:22 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 19, 2013, 07:19:11 am
I got my license when dinosaurs were around. I had been driving since I was old enough to reach the pedals and see over the steering wheel. About 6 or 7 I think. We learnt on the farm and used to drive out to check sheep, troughs etc.

I have been driving since then also.  My 2 boys (5 & 6)are doing the same, with the dry and feeding cattle they love driving (steering). They will be competent drivers by the time they go to boarding school, and mainly on dirt roads as I can't see our roads getting bitumen anytime soon. They do drive the gator on their own and now can help dad with the weaners (or smaller cattle) on their 2 wheelers on their own without me having to go also.
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Post by: dede on November 19, 2013, 08:12:07 am
I loved been brought up on a farm, we were steering the ute while dad feed the sheep from an early age, I even drove a truck while bale carting when I was around 12 which was a great job, you would have to line up the hay bales to go up the escalator that was attached to the truck so the men could stack the hay. :)
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Post by: sue_purrb on November 19, 2013, 09:44:00 am
A friend called round on the day that my DS had gone driving for the first time on his own. She asked me what was wrong, and when I told her she said "Don't worry, it gets easier. It has to. It's physically impossible to sustain that level of anxiety for any length of time!"  :D
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Post by: Nikkit on November 19, 2013, 09:55:57 am
Sue - I hope you are right!

Dede - I did that too - only because I moaned too much about lifting and stacking the hay on the back of the truck! (Now I have too for my horses - although I get to help unload it and stack it in my hay shed, not load it as well - whew! Did 200 bales on the weekend and that was enough)

cookie - me too (although I don't remember having dinosaurs on the farm!) Many memories of feeding sheep towing the feed trailer - hopping out while the ute was idling along as I had dropped the rope that opened the chute. That ute was so old - I think both my brother and I learned to swear in it too - courtesy of my uncle and shifting sheep. Or was it my Dad and shifting cows and Mum's emus would "help" by scattering the cows from one end of the farm to the other. Either way, we got an education in that old ute!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on November 19, 2013, 10:10:28 pm
Hopefully I will get a chance to drop into a paint place today to buy some paint and bits and pieces so I can paint the caravan chassis on the weekend.
There hasn't been much progress the last few weeks because I have been too busy with work and other stuff. Once the chassis is done I can put a new floor on and start repairing the frame
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Post by: cookie1 on November 20, 2013, 07:26:48 am
Had coffee out with DD this morning. Disappointed that Chai Latte here is made with syrup and everywhere we had it in Melbourne it was made properly. Also a slice of Red Velvet Cake was $7.50. Needless to say no one had any.  :'( :'(
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 20, 2013, 09:35:31 am
I get turned off too by the prices in cafes as I think I could make the whole lot for that price. My sister who doesn't cook happily pays whatever it costs, but I would prefer to go without.

I'm not really sure where the day has gone  ???
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Post by: Chad on November 20, 2013, 11:32:22 am
Today I played with Bernie the Thermie a bit more, and read up a lot from the wonderful books I received.

Bernie arrived yesterday and we made the veggie stock paste.

Today was mash, and I'm afraid I offered a little too much milk. With the added cold smoked garlic the taste was lovely, just not the texture. Ah well, it's only day 2 and it's something learned.

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Post by: cookie1 on November 20, 2013, 11:34:01 am
Bernie looks very smart in his tuxedo. Is it easy to wipe down?
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Post by: judydawn on November 20, 2013, 11:38:42 am
He does indeed.  Nice bowl of freshly picked herbs there Chad.  With mashed potato I don't add any milk to start with, just butter, S & P then after a few seconds on speed 3 (I prefer that speed to speed 4) I check to see if it needs a bit of moisture but generally it doesn't need much milk at all.  I used to always do the same as you and end up with very sloppy mash.
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Post by: nazar on November 20, 2013, 12:06:55 pm
 l know its a bit late   but l thought of you ladies on monday

as l did a cheese workshop  we learnt how to make Camembert,ricotta ,masphere and quark

l was so fascinated with the whole process and was amazed how achievable it was for a home kitchen  and how easy accessible it was to buy the products to make the cheese

l am waiting very patiently for the camembert to ripen   
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Post by: Chad on November 20, 2013, 12:08:30 pm
Cookie!, the decal kits are made of a sort of plasticized vinyl and don't absorb anything. So yes, very easy to wipe down.

Thanks for the mash tip judydawn. Right now I'm running straight out of the books until I find my feet with it, which I will.

Butter, and lemon curd on the weekend. I figure it's best not to be too ambitious, too soon. (Pesto may feature as well.)

Cheers.
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Post by: Yvette on November 20, 2013, 09:26:26 pm
Good luck Chad  :)
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Post by: obbie on November 20, 2013, 10:31:40 pm
off to a great start Chad
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Post by: cookie1 on November 21, 2013, 07:22:18 am
Nazar your class sounds like great fun. Was it local?

I was at Dymocks this morning and a lady was looking at Alyce's new book. I told her it was very good. She mentioned how she was having trouble converting her own recipes. I wanted to tell her about the forum but didn't like to. Usually I blab to everyone.
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Post by: judydawn on November 21, 2013, 08:40:26 am
Maybe she is already on here Cookie, if not a member then a visitor. 
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Post by: cookie1 on November 21, 2013, 09:00:41 am
I hope so Judy. This is the best place to learn everything about a thermomix.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 21, 2013, 09:08:23 am
cookie we sound a bit nutty when we blab on to strangers eh. a lot of people are scared you are going to ask them to have a demo party or try and sell them a machine  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 21, 2013, 11:25:13 am
True CP. this lady was a little wary of a stranger speaking to her so I didn't push it.
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Post by: Wonder on November 21, 2013, 09:39:35 pm
Bad start to my day today. Had to get DD to the airport to send her off on her schoolies trip and was needing to get a note I knew DS had bought home from school, while getting the note out of his bag I unearthed at least a few weeks worth of lunches  >:( >:( It is such a waste of time, money and lovely food. He is seriously testing my patience at the moment. I had a meeting with his pastoral leader (like a home room teacher) to get to the bottom of him not doing his school work and now this!!! I hate seeing food wasted and it either means he's not eating at all while at school or he's taking our money without us realising to spend at the tuckshop. Thankfully his teacher is very supportive and was reassuring that most of this behaviour is pretty normal for 14 year old boys. Also had a disagreement with DD because she always asks my advice on her clothing, but we have such different tastes in clothes that she is never happy with my honest opinon so I always try and be positive but she picks up that I don't like what she is wearing and then gets upset with me. So this morning both DD and DS have left angry with me and I've now got a full day of work to get through as well as sorting out a mess with DS basketball transfer papers as they are threatening he won't be able to play in a comp this weekend which will shatter him. sorry for all the moaning, better get to work!!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 21, 2013, 09:45:27 pm
Moan away Wonder,we all have bad days.I hope your day ends on a positive note :-* :-*
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Post by: obbie on November 21, 2013, 10:53:20 pm
Wonder, I hope the day end up better for you and your kids.

Moan away, we are here.... :-* :-* sending big hugs
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Post by: JulieO on November 21, 2013, 11:48:04 pm
Wonder:  (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-hug005.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)  
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Post by: judydawn on November 22, 2013, 12:12:00 am
Teenage years can be testing Wonder, hang in there - they will appreciate you one day.  :-* :-*
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Post by: courton on November 22, 2013, 12:17:24 am
Ok, wise people on the Forum. I need your help. Mum had a major stroke two weeks ago and is in hospital. Since she has lost 90% of her vision, balance, coordination, memory loss, confusion and is incontinent I have had to make an extremely hard decision that the next step is a nursing home since she needs 24 hour care. My problem is she is yearning to come home, keeps asking when she can come home (to live with us as my parents have been doing for the last two years). My father who has dementia keeps asking the same question. I am having sleepless nights trying to figure how to break this gently to mum - and to dad.

Sorry if this is all too serious for the forum but would love people's views.
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Post by: judydawn on November 22, 2013, 12:26:43 am
No-one can give 24 hour care Courton, believe me.  When Geoff was in hospital before going into the nursing home, I asked my care provider what extra care they could give me and it was very little extra to what I was already receiving.  They did say they could increase my 2 hours a week respite hours by 1 hour though - I thought that was very big of them but that was the straw that broke the camel's back.  I knew I couldn't do it, everyone, including doctors and nurses and family were telling me I had done enough for over 20 years so sadly, the decision had to be made.  Luckily Geoff's mental state at the time was such that he wasn't aware of what was happening and in the last 6 months in the home, he has improved so much but never asks to come home. 

Make the tough call courton, call a family meeting and see what everyone thinks but I think there is only one way to go here and although it may be hard on everyone to start with, as time goes by it will sort itself out.   Maybe Dad could get a placement in the same nursing home if you thought it would help them both being together.  There is a married couple where Geoff is, they have a double room.

Good luck with your decision, my heart goes out to you and your parents.  :-* :-*
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Post by: courton on November 22, 2013, 12:53:39 am
Thank you for your words Judy, especially valuable given your recent experience with Geoff. I am the only off spring so the buck well and truly stops with me.

I don't know how to sugar coat the move to the nursing home to mum since she will be heart broken. I have been thinking of putting my dad in as well but he is manageable at the moment. Although there are a few hairy times!!
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 22, 2013, 12:55:32 am
no advice courton but big hugs to you, I think Judy said it all beautifully xx
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 22, 2013, 12:56:20 am
wonder teenagers are very trying at times I hope your day gets better xx
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Post by: obbie on November 22, 2013, 12:57:17 am
I would call a family meeting, and start looking at the best options for a nursing home. :)

My parents have decided to move to a nursing home part time, that has 3 levels of care.
They are going to go between their house, and the nursing home.

Its a hard decision,  but you have to be sensible, about what is best for them long term.

sending hugs :)
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Post by: dede on November 22, 2013, 02:44:23 am
Oh wonder I hear your frustrations. I have 3 teenagers and yes they can be very testing at times.
Do we get some kind of medal at the end of teenage years?? Cause that's the only thing stopping me from pulling all my hair out :D

Today I had a s**t day at work, nothing seem to go right. I'm so glad to be home now and have no more work until Sunday night :)
I'm going to enjoy my weekend.
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Post by: mab19 on November 22, 2013, 03:47:15 am
I'm keeping you in my thoughts Courton.  I have been where you are now and it is a hard decision but you have to do what is best for your parents and also what is best for you.  Hugs. Margaret.
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Post by: djinni373 on November 22, 2013, 05:01:47 am
Oh Courton. Those of us who have been in this situation know how difficult and heart-wrenching it is :'( :'( :'(
You probably already know what has to be done but sometimes it is incredibly difficult to do it  :(
xx
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Post by: gertbysea on November 22, 2013, 05:09:03 am
Courton. I agree with judy. You cannot do it all. Make a decision on what is best for you and for your family.

Hugs from me too.

Gretchen
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Post by: Bedlam on November 22, 2013, 05:17:09 am
No experience with these matters Courton. Other than my brother had a stroke a few years ago and i cared for him weekend as respite for him from rehab.  They were living in the country. Hard work,  all i can do is send you my love. Xx

Wonder, it could be my life you are talking about. Going back a few years now.  My sons teacher told me how he was binning the lovely sandwhiches i packed him, he said he knewi had made them as they were cut in 1/2.  My son was a bit older and had part time work so i didnt mke anything fromntht time forth. Felt dissapointed.  My  girls say i shouldnt be as blunt with my comments, i think if you cant be honest with family who can you be.  Try not to get too caught up, easy to say hard to do! Love to you too x
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Post by: Emme on November 22, 2013, 06:41:49 am
Wonder, hope your day has improved.   :)

Courton, wise words from Judy, very hard decision but you have to do what is right for you and your family.  Big hug :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 22, 2013, 07:18:43 am
Sending hugs Courton :-* :-* :-* Such wise words from Judy who has been through this difficult decision.
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Post by: Halex on November 22, 2013, 07:20:43 am
Must sending you hugs.

X
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Post by: cookie1 on November 22, 2013, 07:28:17 am
Wonder your son sounds normal. It won't make you feel any better though.

Courton I have been through your situation a couple of times. It is VERY hard. I'd look for somewhere your folks can be together if at all possible. Even if your Mum was taken to another section to sit with your Dad. It would be heart breaking for them to be separated.
You have to think of your own health and your family. You can still visit them every day. I visited Mum every day and on Saturdays I picked her up and she spent the day with me in my home.
MIL would not go into care and the social worker was great as she needs 24 hour care. They said shed couldn't live with family as no one can give that kind of care alone. Sadly we had to go to court but MIL didnt really understand. My DH is now her guardian. A funny twist of affairs.
It is going to be gut wrenching what ever you do. I know exactly how you feel. Hugs.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 22, 2013, 08:30:00 am
courton, I have no answers only sympathy as it would be very hard to make a decision being an only child.

ask your DS wonder what the answer is - does he want to make his own lunches, or does he want you to stop making them as it appears to be a waste of time, or maybe he tells you what he wants and then one day a week he can have tuckshop. If he wants to buy his lunch every day, then tell him he needs to get a job after school so he can afford to. A lot of boys don't mature until at least 21 and unfortunately you have to just offer the best advice you can and always be there for him until he gets his act together. If you think money is going missing, I'd suggest getting a combination safe from the hardware shop - painful to have to remember to lock up your wallets, but you need to do it while he is going through this stage. Your DD's may also need to keep their money in there as well. Make sure you spend a little quality time together to talk, and it doesn't always have to be about school just something he likes talking about eg. basketball :-* you'll get through it with wine time
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Post by: courton on November 22, 2013, 09:25:14 am
Thank you all for your lovely comments. I may see if I can approach the topic this weekend since she keeps questioning me about  her future. It is so so hard.
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Post by: Katiej on November 22, 2013, 09:35:21 am
Courton I hope you are able to come to a decision.
I don't have anything to add to the other girls advice (as I have no experience in this), but I wish you and your family all the best, it's such a hard time.

Take care xx
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Post by: BeezeeBee on November 22, 2013, 09:37:23 am
That's so very difficult, Courton. A decision that most of us will have to eventually face. Hope you find peace with your decision soon.

I feel for you, Wonder. My DS14 gave us similar issues with money last year :(
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Post by: Halex on November 22, 2013, 10:23:08 am
Wonder, i hope your day got better.

I hate food waste too, maybe pack him 1/2 & see how he goes. If cp hasnt eaten all his lunchbox he has to have it for afternoon tea, unless its gone off.

H :)
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on November 22, 2013, 10:43:36 am
I remember my sister doing the same Wonder. Although she would shove hers under the bed and my mum would discover them at end of term and weep!

I'm sorry you are having to make those decisions Courton. But it really is for the best for her and you. I do think it would be hard to break up your mum from your dad. Perhaps they could both go?
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Post by: kezza on November 22, 2013, 10:51:57 am
Courton and Wonder, you have received some lovely responses and advice.  Wonder, teenagers can be trying, but you have to stay firm and they really do know they are loved at the end of the day. Courton, my family has been through similar last year with my FIL and it is heartbreaking.  However, you will make the right decision for all involved.  If it makes it easier to vent on this forum, you go right ahead. That's what we are all here for.
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Post by: Nikkit on November 22, 2013, 11:10:40 pm
Courton and Wonder - no advice just lots of hugs your way.
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Post by: courton on November 23, 2013, 02:32:58 am
Well, last night mum insisted on knowing what her future was going to be and so I told her that unfortunately nursing home was the only viable option. I don't know how much has sunk in since she was depressed but I will know in the next few days  - I used all my sugar coating skills to the point I don't know if she absorbed my message!
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Post by: judydawn on November 23, 2013, 02:45:30 am
Geoff used to ask me a lot of questions Courton, like when are we getting out of here, what time are we leaving, where are we going from here etc but I always told him he was staying there now but I had to go home and get the washing off the line or take Mum to an appointment, I always give him a reason why I'm leaving. He rarely asks those questions now although it depends on his frame of mind as sometimes he is quite sharp and at other times he is a little confused.  You have to be strong and never, ever feel guilty.
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Post by: courton on November 23, 2013, 03:37:07 am
That's really good advice JD since I get asked almost identical questions. And yes, feel very guilty leaving her there.
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Post by: judydawn on November 23, 2013, 04:00:56 am
It's easy to feel guilty but personally I don't live with any as I feel I have always done the best I could for my MIL before she died and now what I do and have done for Mum and Geoff. To me guilt is what those who realise too late that they should have done more for their loved ones Courton and you definitely don't fit into that category.
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Post by: courton on November 23, 2013, 04:49:49 am
 :-* :-* :-* JD
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Post by: Katiej on November 23, 2013, 05:50:41 am
Wise words Judy.
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Post by: obbie on November 23, 2013, 06:08:32 am
Just had my nails and toes done. feels and looks great. :)
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Post by: arcadia on November 23, 2013, 06:52:29 am
We have just had the most beautiful rain, 2 inches in a heavy downpour.  That should get some water running into the dams.  Could have done without rain in the family room, although the kids had fun emptying cake tins into a bucket then outside.  Will take a few days for the carpet to dry.
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Post by: mab19 on November 23, 2013, 08:22:56 am
arcadia, did you leave the window open or did the roof leak :o :o  Not much fun for you but I bet the kids loved it.
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Post by: judydawn on November 23, 2013, 08:31:18 am
Rain is lovely outside arcadia but not so much fun when it comes into your home, that's a different matter.  I can just see kids enjoying that sort of thing though  ;D
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Post by: arcadia on November 23, 2013, 08:55:39 am
With heavy rain our front patio leaks like a sieve then it ends up pouring through the large window we have that joins the family room to patio, hence having the cake tins lined up on the window sill and then tipping them into a bucket.  There is a lot a can't catch but would have tipped out 80 or so litres.  It also pours through a crack in the wall beside the window, can't do anything about that one as their is tall cupboard in front of it, just put up with wet carpet.  Had plenty of towels down but the carpet is still wet. 

Not to dwell on that the rain was amazing and living on the land we appreciate every bit we get.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 23, 2013, 09:01:15 am
Had a good giggle at your rain coming into your house Arcadia :D :D DH thought it very funny too when I read your posting out to him ;)

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Post by: deedub on November 23, 2013, 09:37:30 am
Woke up to the sound of heavy rain this morning, not what you want to hear on the day of the school fair! Luckily there were only a few showers during the day with sunshine in between, so all went well. Hopefully they made lots of money, there were certainly a lot of people around and I was kept very busy in the bar. We ran out of bottled beer and kept running out of champagne glasses - a good time was had by all! Then my in laws came over for a BBQ - they brought the food because they knew I'd be busy. My SIL from Adelaide is visiting her mother and it's her birthday today which is why they insisted on catching up today. All in all a good day, bit tired now...
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Post by: cookie1 on November 23, 2013, 09:44:34 am
Courton Judy is so right about the guilt. I used to feel guilty about Mum, but when I think about it and be truthful I did the very best under the circumstances at the time. I am positive she understood too. You must do what is right for you at this time. A very trying time for you, but step one is over.

I had a slack day today. Some ironing this morning and instead of finishing it this afternoon I had a Nanna nap.
This weekend there is a big food festival in Margaret River. Heston is here and many others. I loved this photo of Adriano Zumbo . He said he couldn't find the jug for the thermomix so got the next best thing.
                (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/6yqe6u4y.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on November 23, 2013, 10:25:06 am
I wonder if he is a member of the forum Cookie  ;D  Margaret River would be buzzing this weekend with all those foodies in town. I wonder if any of the WA girls who have holiday homes down there are there this weekend.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 23, 2013, 10:42:47 am
I don't know Judy. DD was saying that we should go next year. It would be exciting.
Sadly there was a person taken by a shark at beautiful Gracetown this morning.
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Post by: judydawn on November 23, 2013, 11:01:50 am
Really, I hadn't heard that.  I've been busy today with taking Mum shopping, visiting Geoff and doing a bit more Christmas shopping myself - I'm wrapping as I go as I hate that job and it's easier to do a few presents at a time. 
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Post by: courton on November 23, 2013, 11:11:37 am
Very wise words from JD and certainly words I will keep reminding myself when I start to feel guilty.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 23, 2013, 11:14:44 am
That is one of the few things I dislike about Christmas, wrapping the gifts.
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Post by: maddy on November 23, 2013, 10:20:31 pm
Best wishes & hugs to you Courton xxxooo

Wonder, aren't boys an interesting species!  :P  hang in there, and remember that someone else's kid is worse  ;) lol....that's what I tell myself.

Enjoyed this week, a pasta class (pics in cook thread)
haunted homestead tour at Eynesbury

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/0f5ac5a70e67d5f0b1e9138ed7c35774.jpg)

& discovering "Bake Boss" in Melbourne  8). Hubby found it for me when we sourcing a supplier there....silly boy, of course I bought up big there  :P
....certainly beats last week!
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Post by: mab19 on November 24, 2013, 12:32:55 am
Packing a few clothes to take away.  We have decided to go to Lakes Entrance for a few days.  The weather is not looking too good but it will be nice to get away for a few days.
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Post by: Halex on November 24, 2013, 12:47:48 am
Just been packing up my meat from my cook up, labelling & freezing. So much yummy meat ready to go :)
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Post by: nazar on November 24, 2013, 12:52:48 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 23, 2013, 09:44:34 am

This weekend there is a big food festival in Margaret River. Heston is here and many others. I loved this photo of Adriano Zumbo . He said he couldn't find the jug for the thermomix so got the next best thing.
                (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/23/6yqe6u4y.jpg)

l was wanting to go there but was unable too  sounds like it should be a good weekend

COOKIE  - the cheese course was run by a Ros Garstone  she lives in cow town  and does more advance courses too
 she has been doing cheese making courses  since early 2000 and was train by the top people from cheese making in melb
 
ros owns a thermie so l told her about the forum and sent her a email with the link

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Post by: cookie1 on November 24, 2013, 01:22:15 am
Thanks for that Nazar.
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 24, 2013, 05:50:21 am
Dr who's 50th anniversary today so we took ds12 and his mate to the cinemas to watch it he went with his fez, bow tie  suspenders and sonic screwdriver apparently it was the best thing he has ever seen ::) very bazaar seeing so many dressed up but it's his thing and he enjoys it :D
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Post by: droverjess on November 24, 2013, 07:11:53 pm
Starting to put house back together in places.
Black leaded this old range and applied wood stain on the fireplace today. Sanded where the dog chewed!

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/a49dbc3ce9199626b6c0e9f4fed6501f.jpg)

DH not seen it yet.  ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 24, 2013, 07:41:15 pm
It looks good DJ but I bet it was a messy job :D

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Post by: droverjess on November 24, 2013, 07:54:03 pm
Yes..... I had a black face... The dots became streaks and used lots of soap to get off!
Haven't washed floor yet, but we now have a table in the kitchen....
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Post by: Emme on November 24, 2013, 08:44:54 pm
It is looking good DJ,  Black leading is a messy job though  :) 
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Post by: judydawn on November 24, 2013, 10:06:16 pm
It came up great DJ, bet you are glad that job's out the way though.
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Post by: mab19 on November 24, 2013, 10:38:05 pm
Looks good DJ.  One job down and just a couple more to go. :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 25, 2013, 04:39:37 am
It's great to hear from you DJ and the range looks warm and comforting.
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Post by: droverjess on November 25, 2013, 06:05:34 am
Thanks cookie.
Will only light in extreme cold as very messy!
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Post by: maddy on November 25, 2013, 08:55:46 am
Looking good DJ  8)....would not have been a fun job at all!

Well thank god I had coffee with 2 friends this morning, as they informed me the school concert is tomorrow night!  :o :o.  My darling son had not passed on any notices, so it was a mad scramble to find some sort of costume today  :-X damned kid!
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Post by: droverjess on November 25, 2013, 09:00:43 pm
LOL maddy.
Boys!
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Post by: JulieO on November 25, 2013, 10:11:35 pm
After a 5.30am walk along the boardwalk at the beach this morning, we are now on our way to Adelaide for an overnight stay. Meeting up with our son tonight for tea, then getting my car serviced in the morning before coming home.  Will be having a look around the mall once we get there today though. 😀
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Post by: obbie on November 25, 2013, 10:15:06 pm
Boys Maddy, typical..

Doesn't the school email the newsletters out.. our does. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on November 26, 2013, 11:15:43 am
Enjoy the little break JulieO.
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Post by: JulieO on November 26, 2013, 08:00:20 pm
Thanks Cookie, we are  :D
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Post by: droverjess on November 26, 2013, 08:27:35 pm
Stained a load more wood today. Going to have to do it all.... And it is a beamed house but it looks so much better. Only way to clear the plaster dust and freshen up timbers that have been through many incarnations.

Reckon I have 3 months ( at least) daily work ahead to get this house ready, as between chores and meals etc etc I can only do a few hours of painting or staining a day.
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Post by: obbie on November 26, 2013, 11:58:19 pm
It will be worth it in the end Jess.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 27, 2013, 05:10:14 pm
DH and I are in Cornwall at the moment and we visited Lands Ends with my DB and SIL today.Bev and I posed for a photo for you guys.:D :D :D
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/420c5a81fe1d99645d13e92c6d0c7640.jpg)
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Post by: goldfish on November 27, 2013, 06:01:30 pm
Gorgeous photo, CC!  My warmest regards to Bev -so lovely meeting you both in Sydney when you were over here for the forumfest! :D
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Post by: gertbysea on November 27, 2013, 08:22:38 pm
Love it. Lovely weather.

Gert
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Post by: Emme on November 27, 2013, 09:19:47 pm
Lovely photo CC, thank you for posting, weather doesn't look that lovely though  ;) :D
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Post by: Wonder on November 27, 2013, 09:43:38 pm
Great photo CC, looks like fun apart from the weather.
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Post by: Halex on November 27, 2013, 10:24:33 pm
Looks cold :)

Nice pic :)
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Post by: obbie on November 27, 2013, 10:34:41 pm
Great photo CC.

Been packing for the weekend.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on November 27, 2013, 10:36:09 pm
Nice photo CC :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 27, 2013, 10:43:47 pm
Thanks for the photo CC, makes me wish you were here though  :'(   Love how you can smile, rain or shine - it looks a miserable day down there  :-* :-*
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Post by: jeninwa on November 27, 2013, 11:15:16 pm
Lovely photo CC it looks cold.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 28, 2013, 12:25:58 am
Great pic CC, it does look cold. Do they change the date every day or was that coincidental?
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Post by: mcmich on November 28, 2013, 06:27:05 am
I have some exciting news to share - my son Dano has become engaged  ;D  to the most lovely lady Jess   8)
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Post by: Emme on November 28, 2013, 06:42:54 am
That is wonderful news Michelle, Congratulations to the happy couple.  Lovely photo :)
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Post by: mcmich on November 28, 2013, 06:53:42 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on November 27, 2013, 05:10:14 pm
DH and I are in Cornwall at the moment and we visited Lands Ends with my DB and SIL today.Bev and I posed for a photo for you guys.:D :D :D
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/420c5a81fe1d99645d13e92c6d0c7640.jpg)

Great photo CC - good to see you have the directions to Sydney.  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on November 28, 2013, 07:20:56 am
How wonderful Michelle. Wedding soon?

Gert
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Post by: JulieO on November 28, 2013, 07:28:24 am
Wonderful news Mcmich.  Congratulations to your son and fiancee.  :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 28, 2013, 07:32:12 am
That's great news mich :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 28, 2013, 08:03:58 am
What wonderful news Michele.Congratulations to your DS and his fiancée.

It was very cold and "mizzley" at Lands End  :D :D :D We had the city and date especially put up for you girls by the man who runs the little signpost station ;)

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Post by: cookie1 on November 28, 2013, 08:11:11 am
I love the photo CC but the weather looks miserable.

How exciting for you all Michele. Congratulations to you  all.

We went for a drive today down to Mandurah. It was a spur of the minute thing. We had lunch down there and meandered home. We are going out again tonight so tomorrow's meals will be lettuce and tomato ;) ;).
We went down on so e back roads and saw some lovely West Australian Christmas Trees. They are so pretty at this time of the year.

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Post by: judydawn on November 28, 2013, 08:19:34 am
Gorgeous trees Cookie.

How exciting Michele, will this be your first wedding?  Congratulations to your Dano & Jess.

How special for us Aussies that you went to the trouble of having the sign post changed CC, a great tourist attraction obviously.
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Post by: Yvette on November 28, 2013, 09:22:20 am
Mich congrats you must be so happy  :)
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Post by: Yvette on November 28, 2013, 09:23:48 am
Oops didn't finish my post.

Lovely trees Cookie very colourful.

CC great pic are you trying to get me prepared for the weather? Say hi to Bev  :)
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Post by: Katiej on November 28, 2013, 10:07:59 am
Lovely photos CC and Cookie.

Wonderful news Mich!
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Post by: snappy on November 28, 2013, 11:24:15 am
Congratulations Mich!
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Post by: maddy on November 28, 2013, 01:08:22 pm
CC...Brrrrr!!

McMich....congrats to your son & his girl, exciting times to come for you all  :)

Robyn...enjoy your weekend away  8)

Well DS concert went well, the preps were all predictably cute, his class rocked it out, and thankfully the whole thing didn't drag out for hours *YaY*
The week has flown by again, and I haven't even touched the surface on my "guilt list"  :-\ ....and how did we get to almost December so fast??
Tomorrow night we have to be at 3 places at the same time.....decisions-decisions

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Post by: BeezeeBee on November 28, 2013, 03:07:04 pm
Congrats Mich. Exciting times ahead :)

You're one busy lady, Maddy. Triple bookings!! :D
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Post by: achookwoman on November 28, 2013, 06:24:17 pm
Michele,  great news.  Thanks for photo.
CC, looks very cold, damp and windy.  Great photo. 
Maddy,  I feel for you and all families with school age kids.  It is impossibly busy. 
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Post by: mcmich on November 28, 2013, 06:31:28 pm
Thankyou all for your congratulations.  :D

Good luck with the juggling all the activities Maddy - it can get crazy trying to fit everything in at this time of year.
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Post by: Wonder on November 28, 2013, 08:01:01 pm
Congratulations to your son and his beautiful fiancé Mich, they look very happy in the photo. Does she have her ring yet?

CC that's great that you were able to, and thought to have them update the sign just for us.
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Post by: courton on November 28, 2013, 10:15:41 pm
To all the forum friends who were so supportive and helpful  re my dear DM, I am finally coming up for air. I have spoken to her about the nursing home and she understands (most of the time!) that she needs 24 hour medical care. I have put her name on the waiting list in one  she may like. She is still in Rehab hospital and needs an assessment done by ACAT. After that I can finalise the nursing home. Thank you and especially JD for her wise words.
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Post by: obbie on November 28, 2013, 10:36:51 pm
Great news Michelle :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 28, 2013, 11:07:00 pm
That's good news Courton.  Waiting times on residential care lists can take forever, have you thought of hiring a broker to find the best and nearest placement for you as I did.  It was well worth the money and they can pull strings we can't.  I wish you all the best and hope dear Mum will settle in quickly, becomes friendly with the other residents and joins in their lifestyle programme.  My advice is to visit often and at different times of the day until she settles in and I hope you find a place that you are both happy with.  It is not the same as giving the personalised care yourself but there are some very good care workers out there who do a wonderful job of looking after our loved ones.  On the other hand there are others who are rather slack in their duties and we need to advocate on behalf of our relative if we see anything which is just not quite right.  
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Post by: obbie on November 29, 2013, 12:56:31 am
Thanks Maddy, I will be shopping
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Post by: mcmich on November 29, 2013, 06:16:33 am
Courton, hope it is a smooth transition for you all?   - that your mum settles in quickly and the wait won't be too long.

You have done wonderfully well in keeping her at home as long as you did.  :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 29, 2013, 07:39:20 am
I hope all goes well with your Mum and she settles into her new home Courton  :-*
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Post by: Bedlam on November 29, 2013, 08:22:11 am
CC thanks for the photo, nice to see you again.
Cookie,we have an office in nth Dandy, I was admiring the Christmas trees driving there the other day. Where did you stop for the photos?
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Post by: courton on November 29, 2013, 08:58:15 am
Thank you McMich and CC. I hope she will like the nursing home. Luckily, a friend of hers of 40 years standing already resides there. So I am hoping that will help in making the transition smoother.
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Post by: Emme on November 29, 2013, 09:18:33 am
Hoping all goes well with your Mum Courton and that a place can be found soon for her. 
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Post by: cookie1 on November 29, 2013, 11:17:26 am
Courton I am sure you are feeling a little better after the agonising decisions.

Bedlam the photos were taken on back roads parallel to the Forrest Highway about level with Rockingham. Not sure of the names of the roads.

Marina now long ago did you post your SS please? I may have to contact your SS. Some are taking up to 3 weeks within Australia.

Today we attended the funeral of a friend aged 66. He had cancer. His adult daughters were brilliant in speaking about their loved Dad. I feel so much for them and his wife. Sometimes life just isn't fair.  ::
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Post by: Yvette on November 29, 2013, 08:10:28 pm
Thinking of you Courton xx
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Post by: courton on November 29, 2013, 09:37:02 pm
Thank younYvette and Cookie.

JD, at this stage I have booked mum in from Dec 16. If for some reason it falls through I will investigate brokers. Very good advice re visiting her at different times. Will remember it. :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on November 29, 2013, 09:53:07 pm
Courton so pleased  you have found a place for mum. I am sure it will be fine. Not a bad time of year either and hopefully everyone will be full of good cheer making the transition easier for all.

Cookie that  is so sad. Nasty horrible thing is Cancer and effects so many.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on November 29, 2013, 10:56:49 pm
That's good news courton and the fact that she already knows one of the residents is a real bonus.  A familiar face will be so good for her.   Best wishes to all of you.
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Post by: deedub on November 30, 2013, 06:33:02 am
We're finally having some nice weather in Melbourne, yay! So I put a "screen ban" on the kids and made them help me with some gardening. Garden is so overgrown, made a start but still loads to do and nowhere to put the cuttings etc as my council doesn't do regular green waste collection :(. Time to outsource methinks! Then we put up the Xmas tree a day early - normally do it on the 1st December but DD is busy tomorrow. Walked the dog, then dusted off the bikes and went for a ride. Now I'm putting my feet up and resting my sore behind - hate those bike seats!
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Post by: goldfish on November 30, 2013, 07:47:27 am
Quote from: courton on November 29, 2013, 09:37:02 pm
Thank younYvette and Cookie.

JD, at this stage I have booked mum in from Dec 16. If for some reason it falls through I will investigate brokers. Very good advice re visiting her at different times. Will remember it. :-*

Courton - I've been thinking of you and wondering how you've been getting on.  The news that you have found what looks like a highly suitable place sounds very good and the fact that your Mum already knows someone there is a great plus!  I do wish you well - and please keep all that wonderful advice from Judy on hand - even print it out and put it somewhere where it will be a reminder for you - on both the good days - and those you wish could have been better.

 Some years back I promised myself that Mum, and eventually her sister, would always remain at home, but after what seemed countless stays in the hospital, the doctors finally convinced me that the time had come when I simply could not deliver the care that was needed.  They gave me a list of places to go and see - some were good, and some . . . .well . . .    Eventually, I decided on somewhere just 5 minutes away by car which was a blessing as I could drop in either before or after work.  And as for guilt,  I can only second what Judy has put in a nutshell for you - don't, please, even entertain thinking about it!!

All the very best - and all fingers, etc, are crossed that everything just goes very smoothly for you and your parents. :-*

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Post by: Cuilidh on November 30, 2013, 08:39:38 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 29, 2013, 11:17:26 am
Marina now long ago did you post your SS please? I may have to contact your SS. Some are taking up to 3 weeks within Australia.
Cookie, it's probably not all that bad, time wise, it is only a week since I posted it, but it didn't have that far to go.  Hopefully all will be well.

Just arrived home this afternoon to spot some horribly familiar feathers in our orchard - one of our retired old girls has gone to hen heaven - undoubtedly thanks to a fox!  Down to two now, but they belong to our neighbours and he said last week that he may be putting some more into our hen house soon, so our numbers will be up again.
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Post by: Wonder on November 30, 2013, 07:48:42 pm
Court on, I'm so pleased things seem to be working out with your Mum and hope the transition goes well. How is you Dad feeling about it? You have an amazing job caring for them for so long.

Debbie, that was a great day. I'm not a bike rider for the same reason.  ;D

I had a bit of a messed up day, going out of my way to go to the jeweller to find that it's still not made so it was a wasted trip, then in the opposite direction to visit Mum in hospital and then back the opposite way to watch DS play basketball. We did catch the train into the city to go to the Noodle night market and despite the very long quests enjoyed the food, wine, music and atmosphere but it was quite an expensive night.
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Post by: courton on November 30, 2013, 11:35:26 pm
Thank you Goldfish and Wonder. I feel better having found mum a nursing home that has a good reputation among mum's friends. I tried to see if my father could be admitted as well but he is currently classified as low care and this nursing home accepts high care residents only. Some days he understands mum's need for a nursing home and other days he keeps asking when she is coming home.

JD's advice about not feeling guilty is worth it's weight in gold. I remind myself of this whenever I start to feel guilty.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 30, 2013, 11:47:43 pm
There is no need ever to feel guilty Courton. You may regret having to do it for you own reasons but guilt is something all together different and is a waste of time and energy. You want her to be safe and in caring hands and so it will be. Guilt has no place here  as you have done no wrong.

You will now have the time and freedom to do some very special things for your mother just as Judy does for Geoff and others at his home. You don't think she eats all that food she cooks do you?

So sayeth Sister Angelica Gert
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Post by: Lucyluu on December 01, 2013, 02:54:06 am
 Finished it on Thursday and gave it away Yesterday as a Wedding present.It's queen size so you can't see all of it on my double bed but you get the idea
It includes 81 different silk ties and the back is Star Trek Material. The groom, my nephew, is a bit of a science fiction fan as well as a gamer. I'm sure he'll appreciate it
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Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2013, 03:10:00 am
I'm sure your nephew will love and appreciate all the work you've put into it Lucyloo.  How many ties did you have to source for that beautiful quilt?
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Post by: Yvette on December 01, 2013, 04:30:31 am
I am sure he will love it Lucy lovely gift
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Post by: gertbysea on December 01, 2013, 04:32:31 am
That is an  OMG gift. Breathtaking.

Gert
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Post by: Lucyluu on December 01, 2013, 05:53:09 am
Thanks Gert and Yvette.Judy  I started with over 100 ties mostly collected from op shops after washing , sorting and ironing I ended up with 81 usable pieces. It took about 18 months to make from sourcing the ties and fabrics to the finish last Thursday. My nephews wife is into craft and sewing so I'm sure she'll apreciate it.
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Post by: dede on December 01, 2013, 06:06:55 am
Weeds.........who ever invented them? Where do they all come from? And why is it so much effort to remove them?
I have been to work this morning then come home to whipper snipper, weed, trim and mow. I have been going for hours and still no where near finished :(
Someone come and mow for me please :D
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Post by: maddy on December 01, 2013, 08:10:13 am
Lucyluu....that is incredible!  :o
So much love and time has been poured into it...Well done you  8)

Another night out last night, which maybe too many wines were consumed  :-\  probably not ideal with the running around I had to do today in 32c heat, never get wiser.
Can't believe how busy it is everywhere....fed up trying to find car parks...justifies online shopping.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2013, 08:13:25 am
The quilt is really beautiful. You are very clever.
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Post by: Emme on December 01, 2013, 09:05:59 am
What a beautiful quilt Lucyluu, I am sure it will be valued by your nephew.  :)
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Post by: goldfish on December 01, 2013, 09:09:21 am
I can't even imagine the hours and hours that have gone into that quilt. Lucyluu!  It's absolutely beautiful!  I'
m sure it'll be treasured for many, many years!! :D
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Post by: droverjess on December 01, 2013, 09:29:46 am
Fantastic effort Lucyluu, a gift to be handed down one day perhaps.
Lol Maddy!
Dede I know exactly what you mean!

Some lovely friends called in from afar and after a quick lunch of soup and sausage buns they helped cleared a bedroom ready for chimney works on Monday morning. A lot of moving around of stuff today.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 01, 2013, 09:34:16 am
A stunning Quilt Lucyluu.You are very talented  8)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 01, 2013, 10:43:54 am
Impressive lucyloo. You are very talented.
Pleased things are working out for you courton.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 01, 2013, 11:32:48 am
Well done lucyloo a lot of love has gone into that!
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Post by: Debbiebillg on December 01, 2013, 12:41:27 pm
I took the kids to get their Santa photos done at Harvey Norman and we put up the Christmas tree. The kids decorated it and I set up the light up Christmas gift boxes I got in the sales last year ....... I looooveee them. Nice to have something under the tree because we don't have presents until Christmas eve .......... my little monkies would open them lol.
Here's a pic.
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Post by: droverjess on December 01, 2013, 11:15:24 pm
Cleared two rooms for more demolition of the chimney type tomorrow.
We started this work three months ago..... Am getting more than weary over it now....
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Post by: Halex on December 01, 2013, 11:25:59 pm
Love your light up boxes. Dh & cp put the tree up yesterday, normally I do it, but they did it this year, not decorated to my liking but they are pleased.
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Post by: maddy on December 01, 2013, 11:31:40 pm
It certainly sounds exhausting DJ...I bet your looking forward to a finish!

Another hot one today...might crank up aircon & start christmas decorating....DS begged me this morning.
Hubby off the tractor at 3am this morning, and back out there by 8....I'm sure he'll be thrilled to see a christmas explosion in the early hours again...not  :P

DD went to goldclass yesterday to see the new hunger games movie, then came home & downloaded the movie and watched it again  ???
I'm sure she likes going there just to be served food in a recliner  
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Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2013, 11:39:20 pm
Deb, that looks wonderful - love the boxes lit up.  We have a special thread for Christmas trees, perhaps members could continue posting on this thread (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=5052.450) again this year.
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Post by: jo_nz on December 02, 2013, 12:23:38 am
We have to wait until the end of the week to do our tree...DH's birthday on Thursday, and he claims his family always waited until after then to put it up.  I'm starting to wonder though - his mum put theirs up last week, and his sister even earlier!  Ah, well, been too busy this weekend anyway!!

DH & I went to a wedding this weekend of a lovely Indian couple - to the Indian ceremony on Saturday, and then the civil ceremony/white wedding & reception on Sunday.  What a way to spend a weekend!  The weather was iffy on Saturday, but that was all indoors, and then Wellington turned on a cracker of a day for their waterfront event yesterday  ;D (well, typically, it was a little windy, but probably all the blokes in suits appreciated that).
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 02, 2013, 02:34:17 am
Love your light up boxes deb. Great tree too.

Hurry up Maddy. We all want to see the finished Xmas decorations. You must post a photo.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 02, 2013, 07:14:42 am
Lovely tree and 'gifts' deedub. Maddy what sort of work is your DH doing on the tractor?
Do you have a cereal crop in?

I started out the day with good intentions. Everyone was out. Then friends rang from USA and we chattered for 3/4 hour, then another friend rang for DH, another half hour gone, then another call for DH, another half an hour. I gave up and caught up on some treasurer work that needed doing. I am asking for a pay rise as secretary wasn't included in the first pay deal. ;) ;) ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 02, 2013, 07:52:51 am
hope you get your pay rise cookie :D
dealing with incompetent telstra for part of the day and then fencing guys who decided it would be a good idea to pull some of the fence down without informing me,  good job I realised before letting our dopey 13yr old dog out for a toilet break ::)
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Post by: dede on December 02, 2013, 08:17:49 am
Went to work this morning for 2 hours then get called in to work tonight for 1 hour. Gee I need a new car, especially when it's a 25 klm drive one way from home. It's not worth me going to work for 1 hour. But work was desperate for someone to cover the shift. (heard that before)
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Post by: judydawn on December 02, 2013, 09:38:43 am
That's a long way to drive for 1 hour's work Mandi, you would get mileage on top of that I hope.
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Post by: dede on December 02, 2013, 09:45:49 am
No mileage Judy. Only get travel between clients or with clients. And because my last client was this morning several hours ago I don't get paid :(
I don't usually do the 1 hour nights because where I live and the distance. But this is just an emergency back up. I do get an extra 12.5% on top of my usual wage for working after 6pm, but that doesn't cover my fuel cost.
I would much rather go to bed early than go to work for 1 hour
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Post by: gertbysea on December 02, 2013, 09:50:20 am
Quote from: dede on December 02, 2013, 08:17:49 am
Went to work this morning for 2 hours then get called in to work tonight for 1 hour. Gee I need a new car, especially when it's a 25 klm drive one way from home. It's not worth me going to work for 1 hour. But work was desperate for someone to cover the shift. (heard that before)

Dede I have never heard of not being paid a minimum of three hours. Definitely not worth a call out for one  hour. Don't be so accommodating or they will just use you. You work too hard for a pittance. I have found if the agency, cannot find someone the family will manage. You will become too stressed with call outs.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on December 02, 2013, 09:52:59 am
We had care workers for an hour at night when Geoff was home, they lived 1/2 hour away and they had him showered and in bed in just 30 minutes.  I never kept them here for the full hour by asking them to sweep floors or anything although I was told I could do that.  They were always grateful to just come in, get the job done and go home to their families.
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Post by: dede on December 02, 2013, 09:59:10 am
I feel like in a bit trapped with this client as at the moment there is only 3 workers who can work with her. The worker who was supposed to do the night did a night shift last night and was exhausted. The other worker is on 3 days off ( her first days off in several weeks) there are other workers but the are unavailable because of either holidays or working else where. And this client has no one who can help her to bed except us support workers. I'm not sure I like working for this organization as there is lots of issues that are effecting both clients and workers. :(
Might be looking for another job early next year if there are no changes made soon.
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Post by: droverjess on December 03, 2013, 05:48:54 am
Please look after yourself Dede, that must be first and foremost.

Today I need to vacuum two rooms from chimney demolition yesterday, and then rough mop to lay the dust. Fetch another gas canister.
Get quote for splash backs for kitchen. Return sample tiles. Help DD get more  underbed baskets to sort her room.
Plus usual chores, livestock, dog and and ton of laundry. DH back tonight.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 03, 2013, 06:01:38 am
You won't know what to do with yourself when it is complete DJ.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 03, 2013, 06:21:49 am
Lunch at C'est Bon French restaurant for my DD's Birthday. One of the few decent places to eat in Cairns.


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Post by: judydawn on December 03, 2013, 06:22:53 am
Nice pictures Gert, I didn't know you had a French restaurant up there.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 03, 2013, 06:24:23 am
And some had dessert.

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Post by: judydawn on December 03, 2013, 06:25:54 am
Ha ha, she looks surprised it's her birthday.  DD is a chip off the old block Gert.
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Post by: jeninwa on December 03, 2013, 06:30:40 am
Looks good Gert, your DD and my DS must share a birthday today.
I bought a leg of pork for his birthday dinner, coles had them for half price bargin. I've been preparing vegetables and making a birthday cake which  DD will decorate and DH will cook the roast while I am at work this afternoon.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 03, 2013, 06:31:16 am
I have lots of pics of her with that expression. Crazy hair completely natural but for the colour . I love the card  they gave her with the bite out of the corner. Complete surprise as we never mentioned her birthday but the waiter must have heard us talking and of course the pressies I gave here were a giveway. Also she is a regular there. It is really a business lunch place for the high end professionals in Cairns and surprisingly not well known and we like to keep it that way. Rarely see a tourist there.


Gert
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 03, 2013, 07:19:16 am
the food looks divine, and yes your DD looks very much like you x
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Post by: cookie1 on December 03, 2013, 11:34:44 am
Lovely looking food Gert and a beautiful DD.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 03, 2013, 01:16:03 pm
Wonderful looking food Gert and your daughter is a beautiful woman. :)
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Post by: gertbysea on December 03, 2013, 01:30:27 pm
Thank you both. She is a funny one.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on December 03, 2013, 10:03:25 pm
I wonder where she got that from  :D
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Post by: obbie on December 03, 2013, 10:44:27 pm
Must have been from Gretchen, food looks yummy
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Post by: mab19 on December 04, 2013, 12:16:07 am
Lovely looking food Gert and your daughter is beautiful.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 04, 2013, 05:48:58 am
The entry fees and accommodation deposits are starting to roll in for our National Rally next year. I had lots of cheques to take to the bank. Would you believe one bright spark wrote out their cheque in lead pencil. They are from interstate so I will have to return it and have them fix it. It mucked up all my cash book etc as I didn't spot it, the bank did. I do like my books to be neat, what a fuss pot I am.  ;D ;D
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Post by: Nikkit on December 04, 2013, 06:56:10 am
Who on earth writes a cheque in a lead pencil Cookie?? Other than that person of course? Are they having a go at you - or was it an over sight?
Someone here is going to ask "who still writes cheques?"
Me! I know it is wrong, sort of, but it keeps the money in my account for a few more days until they bank it. Also means I'm not giving the kids cash to pay school things or Scout things, cheques can't be used by anyone else if they are misplaced.

National Rally sounds good Cookie.
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Post by: Halex on December 04, 2013, 07:11:04 am
Nice lunch Gert, DD looks lovely.

Well I was surprised we had a service man out for work, I went to pay him with eftpos but he said the firm would send us out a bill!!    I nearly fell over.
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Post by: Emme on December 04, 2013, 08:06:55 am
Great photos Gert, thanks for sharing  ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on December 04, 2013, 09:36:48 am
Gorgeous girl, Gert. Looks just like her mummy :)

Nikkit, our primary school likes to get lump sum payment that's prepaid for future activities. Saves the teachers from too much admin stuff that takes them away from their teaching. I pay using credit card at the school office and earn points :D
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Post by: deedub on December 04, 2013, 11:08:07 am
Another busy 'day off' here. Older DD went off on her school camp this morning, back in 2 days - excitement levels were pretty high at school this morning as you can imagine! Coffee with friends - missing one of our regulars as her dad died 2 days ago from cancer. We had planned for all our families to spend this weekend together at Flinders but have now decided to cancel as understandably our friend's not feeling up to it and wouldn't be the same without her.
Haircut, some Xmas shopping, a bit of cooking, picked up other DD from school, more cooking, took DD to music lesson, then we went out for dinner (very ordinary meal, but it was DD's choice). And of course the usual washing, housework and other bits & pieces.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 04, 2013, 11:13:19 am
We still have a cheque account too Nikkit. It is just so handy at times.
I'm not sure about the person who wrote it, possibly they are elderly and didn't think and just picked up a pencil.

The National Meet will be taking over Busselton for about a week. We are hoping to have up to 150 Model A's there. The Busselton traffic may get fed up with us though.
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Post by: maddy on December 05, 2013, 06:59:55 am
Quote from: cookie1 on December 02, 2013, 07:14:42 am
Maddy what sort of work is your DH doing on the tractor?
Do you have a cereal crop in?

Cookie, hubby is a contract farmer...at the moment he's baling hay, hundreds of acres of round bales & small square bales....and the weather hasn't been playing nice!!!
Once the season is over, there's plenty sowing, pasture renovation, fencing, etc...never ending, he never gets a holiday.

it looks like Christmas here, and a girly one at that  :P, DS on crutches for a week (hamstring)...novelty wore off after 2 hours  :-)), I have an "interesting" centrepiece I'm crafting for the Christmas table, will post when done, and I haven't yet bought a single present for Christmas   :o .and I haven't baked anything in ages!....off to paddock taxi again.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 05, 2013, 07:16:30 am
I haven't bought any pressies for anyone yet either (only myself  :-))) but I have thought about putting up the Christmas tree a couple of times
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Post by: deedub on December 05, 2013, 07:20:22 am
I'm working from home, finished work for the day but feel a bit lost because I'm without children! One at camp, the other at a friend's house, won't be home until after dinner. I'm thinking I'll take this opportunity to go and get some spicy takeaway for my dinner yummmm.
Oh, and I just found out that, even though I had only been working at my new job for 4 days of their financial year, I still get a bonus! It's only $80, but since I wasn't expecting anything I'm delighted. This job just keeps getting better...
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Post by: gertbysea on December 05, 2013, 07:29:42 am
That is so nice deedub.

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on December 05, 2013, 07:40:19 am
Lots of good news a nd lovely pics on here.  ;D
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Post by: jo_nz on December 05, 2013, 09:52:02 pm
Deedub, that's so nice that you get a bonus!  At my old job they did similar - if you had only been there 6 mths, you'd get 1/2 of what you would normally receive etc.  I love a bonus!!  Must talk to my boss about that  ;D (DH is self employed and I do his books).

I've now completed most of my Xmas shopping!!  :o
I haven't got pressies for the adults, but mostly doing homemade goodies again.  They are so hard to buy for otherwise! 

I'm about to grab the Xmas tree out and the kids can decorate it after school - I might have to separate the decorations into 2 containers and give one lot to each and then just let them go for it (and if necessary the tree fairies can come out when they are in bed and have a tidy up).
It was DH's birthday yesterday, so now we are "allowed" to get the tree out.

The kids are getting so tired - why does school and kindy do so many exhausting activities at the end when the kids are already worn out?! 
I'm looking forward to the break, but still so much I need to get done before the kids are home all the time!!  I have until the 19th, but still more activities in the meantime - opening of new classrooms (I'm not involved, but going along to see as it's a big thing for DS's school), PTA sausage sizzle, DD's vaccinations, last miniball games of the year...and what else am I forgetting???  I constantly feel I'm forgetting something lately.
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Post by: Emme on December 05, 2013, 09:55:57 pm
That is great news Deedub
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Post by: Wonder on December 05, 2013, 10:58:11 pm
Fantastic news Deedub, every bit counts. At work in the office today which is lovely after working from home yesterday and DS having a bit of a farewell party after the last day of school. There was meant to be about 8 boys coming and we ended up with 20!!! Fortunately the all went straight from early finish at school to the local McDonalds, and then walked to our place. I only had to clean up the bathers and towel mess after they all decided to go in the spa in the rain, then get out the cake for the farewell and then order pizza for the 6 remaining boys at dinner time. All up they were pretty well behaved and but very noisy.
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Post by: judydawn on December 05, 2013, 11:05:34 pm
Lucky you Deb, your new company sounds a lovely place to work.  You all sound so busy now in the build-up to Christmas.  I'm happy to have all my Christmas shopping out of the way and now have the lunches to look forward to.  Today is GD's carols concert after which I will be babysitting them until their Mum comes home from work.  Tomorrow starts my round of 8 Christmas lunches, first one up is with the female neighbours and Mum is coming along with me to that one.
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Post by: obbie on December 05, 2013, 11:08:44 pm
Great bonus Deedub.

Today at work. all our chrissie shopping was done last weekend. Just have to wrap it all. :)
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Post by: arcadia on December 06, 2013, 01:01:35 am
Have just finished cutting up the 16 chooks and have some brown rice in TM to make a salad and then will make some strawberry cheesecake muffins.

Politely told DH I was not working outside today, as I needed an inside day, so he checked the water in the chopper which normally takes me about 3.5hrs of driving, took him half an hour.

Had a lovely night at the school concert last night, all the kids did a wonderful job.  Their is only 5 of them, 2 in prep, 2 in yr1 and 1 in yr 3.  Santa paid a visit which they all loved.
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Post by: judydawn on December 06, 2013, 05:11:59 am
Obviously you live on a property arcadia.  Gee, I'd be getting DH to check the water levels in the chopper more often if he can save you that much time!
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Post by: cookie1 on December 06, 2013, 07:45:29 am
It must be a big property Arcadia. Are you willing to share where it is? I doubt we would all be dropping in on you.
Was the 3½ hour drive one way or return?
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Post by: arcadia on December 06, 2013, 08:11:05 am
I live in Central Qld, one of the bigger places in this area, we are sort of near the Carnarvon Gorge.  We have about 45000 acreas all cattle, got out of farming about 6 years ago.  Cookie that is completely checking the water at 2 of the blocks.  Need to do it twice a week as all of the pumps are solar, so need either turning on or off depending on the level of water in the tanks.

We have a great community for being in the middle of nowhere and have the 50yr celebration since the first ballot blocks where drawn, expecting around 200 people to return tomorrow, hence the large cookup.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 06, 2013, 08:36:21 am
Wow Arcadia thanks For sharing. You certainly have an interesting life. I am sure if anyone here got within cooee of you we could get a cup of tea and perhaps a biscuit!  How wonderful to have a 50th celebration.

Gert
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Post by: BeezeeBee on December 06, 2013, 08:50:33 am
Whoa...45000 acres!! I guess you are the centre of the universe for your middle of nowhere, Arcadia :) You sure are cooking up a storm there :D

My boring suburbia life threw me a mini whopper today. Went in to dentist cos a filling in back tooth popped out. Was told to do a crowning tomorrow :(

2 needles and $1,200!!!

:( :(
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Post by: judydawn on December 06, 2013, 09:21:36 am
Thanks for telling us about your place arcadia, have a great time tomorrow with all those visitors.  Are they going to be on your property or are you celebrating in the nearest town?  Hopefully they all bring a plate ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on December 06, 2013, 09:32:07 am
Now I get where your name comes from Arcadia.

What a place. What is your water situation. Well when you  have time. Know you are very busy.

Gert

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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 06, 2013, 10:12:59 am
Blimey Arcadia 45000 acres :o :o I've Googled Earth the name of Carnarvon Gorge and had a look on the satellite picture.It looks remote.
Enjoy your celebrations tomorrow :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 06, 2013, 11:10:37 am
Thanks Arcadia. Like everyone else I baulked at 45000 acres. Our family farm was 4000. When we drove to Birdsville I was surprised at all the cattle out there and the good condition they were in. I know where Carnarvon Gorge is, so thanks.
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Post by: Wonder on December 06, 2013, 08:03:36 pm
Wow Arcadia, sounds amazing. Have fun at the celebrations.
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Post by: goldfish on December 06, 2013, 08:20:31 pm

Arcadia - that's some back yard you have to play in!!!!!  What an incredible life!!   Congratulations on the 50th celebration and I hope you all have a fantastic time getting together like that!!

Just crossed my mind that I can't even keep a rooster in my backyard out of respect for my neighbours - three of whom are within metres  (and council regulations notwithstanding of course :-)))  Bet you don't have that problem! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on December 06, 2013, 09:47:53 pm
Arcadia, i would love 450000 acres to play with.

should be happy that we have a couple of acres.
have a great weekend.


me, about to start cooking. 5 kids this weekend.
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Post by: arcadia on December 06, 2013, 10:54:15 pm
Thanks everyone, I love where I live although I was born and raised on the land. 

Gert I am guessing you know the area fairly well, you are right it is an unique area with no underground water.  We are terribly lucky with our main block with having a natural flowing spring in the range only 6km from the house and also have a bore on the main road which is only about 8km to our main turkeys nest, which waters the rest on the main block.

No Judy the celebrations are taking place at the local school/community hall.  Our nearest town is 100km away, if you would call it that.  To go shopping I have to drive 200km one way.

Cookie the Carnarvon Gorge is where we go to go out to dinner, we get locals discount even though we are about an hour away.  Pays to now the owners and chef and they also do a great meal.

Best be off, celebrations to attend.
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Post by: Halex on December 06, 2013, 11:01:18 pm
Arcadia, wow what an interesting & different ,ife you kead :)

BZB, Dentist, I fell your pain, this tear alone I think I have funded all my dentists holidays.

Took cp, and a friend to the pantomine last night, snow white, it was really good. Minecraft Party this afternoon. I have hired Game Vault.

HHW :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 06, 2013, 11:47:43 pm
Arcadia what an amazing place to live  :)

I have not done much this morning as had 4 GK's staying over. Three awake and one little miss still asleep.
Bacon and eggs for breakfast so all quiet at the moment except for Jackson who kept me awake half the night. He is unwell poor baby.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 06, 2013, 11:59:46 pm
No I. Don't know the area at all except what I Have read and I do know where it is and would love to see the area some time. I am wanting DH to do a sky safari. Skytrans  fly over a lot of Queensland so want to organise a round trip just so I can see the country. Don't want to drive it like cookie but would love to take a couple of days by air.

You are a very lucky  person and I hame sure the life is hard but rewarding.

Gert
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 07, 2013, 12:12:31 am
Wow Arcadia that's some backyard. Enjoy the celebrations.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 07, 2013, 03:01:36 am
Enjoy Arcadia. My mum came from Tambo. I remember going back there to visit, stopping at the pub and dad asking for a light (beer). The guy handed him a lighter and said we're real men out here lol.

Tonight we are planning on having fish burgers for dinner and going in search of Christmas lights.

Gert, we went out to Wink II for dinner on Thursday night and the dinner was fabulous. Mama Coco is lovely also. I hear lots of good things about Ozmosis too.
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Post by: Emme on December 07, 2013, 06:50:12 am
Arcadia hope all goes well with the celebrations.  Thank you for sharing where you live, it sounds wonderful.   ;D

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Post by: BeezeeBee on December 07, 2013, 07:05:51 am
I'm such a lucky girl. Got 4 jabs instead of 2, as I could still feel the pain during drilling :(

Thank goodness it's now over. Just need to replace the temporary crown in 2 weeks time. Dentist promised no more jabs. Phew!

Hally, I had to google Game Vault. Very cool. Bet cp is having a ball :D
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Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2013, 07:08:19 am
All will be completed by Christmas BZB - worst is over by the sounds of it.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2013, 08:02:55 am
BZB I feel for you. I have several crowns. I think my teeth are worth more than as small car. DD is having one started after work next week. Poor thing.
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Post by: Thermesa on December 07, 2013, 09:15:53 am
I feel like I've been away for ages. Spent today letting two sick boys rest and when I think they are well enough and start dinner they both went down hill and didn't eat a thing.

One with a painful tummy big and the other a virus with rash and tonsils. It's turning into a long weekend but lots of cuddles means I have some forum time.
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Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2013, 09:18:27 am
I hope nothing serious develops there Thermesa and that the boys will be on the mend quickly.
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Post by: droverjess on December 07, 2013, 09:33:17 am
Wow Arcadia. How interesting. Many years ago I spent 6 weeks on a large property. I think it was a long way from Townsville where I had a weekend off once. I had to check water once by horse but mainly I was on domestic duties with small children cleaning, and cooking when he resident cook was away. I lived in a tiny shack and had to light the stove with fallen wood I collected before I could shower. I worked my way south working on different properties for a few weeks at a time, then I went to New Zealand for several months. After that I went to agricultural college.

Yesterday I made my first bread for months and months. I have started to unpack the kitchen with what I have here, some is still in the removal company store. I also made chookies choc delight. Both were for a party. Luckily I had just enough ingredients packed in boxes. I need some fresh supplies now. Time for a big shop pre Christmas. The new ovens worked well. Made the bread and baked all at once. 16 rolls in one oven, 32 in the other. I even found my large thick bake stones and they fitted in the ovens. Problem today is now where to store them! I have never used them before as they fitted a large oven which I sold after the redundancy. It is a joy to find they fit now.

Hope the boys recover quick thermesa, it is hard when young uns are poorly.
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Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2013, 10:01:50 am
It must be wonderful to be back baking DJ, when's the party?
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Post by: droverjess on December 07, 2013, 10:57:33 am
It was last night. Very good food. Lovely chicken with sun dried tomatoes and tarragon, or chilli beef with rice and salads, my rolls, then so many puddings to choose from. I had a delicious fruit pavlova roulade.  It was fun. We didn't stay really late as Dd is working today and DH is exhausted.
I am unpacking more kitchen and popping on here in between boxes LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2013, 11:11:52 am
DJ it is lovely to see you baking again. You haven't lost your touch at all.  :)
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Post by: droverjess on December 07, 2013, 11:34:55 am
Quote from: cookie1 on December 07, 2013, 11:11:52 am
DJ it is lovely to see you baking again. You haven't lost your touch at all.  :)

That's a relief then ! LOL
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Post by: Thermesa on December 07, 2013, 11:48:39 am
Wow DJ. Delightful to hear the kitchen is operational. You recollections of working travels is intriguing. We have an au pair joining us from Friday for the summer holidays. A lass from Ireland with a superb name. Aione. No typo!
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Post by: BeezeeBee on December 07, 2013, 12:19:19 pm
Dj, good to see you here again :)

Cookie, a small fortune is needed for our teeth eh? Thank goodness for private health insurance. Medibank took care of $500. That still left me with an $850 hole.

Hally, I was thinking of how to make minecraft cake to distract me whilst the dentist "sculpted" away :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 07, 2013, 12:40:24 pm
What magnificent cookery DJ.Great to see you are cooking again ;) ;D

Thermesa I hope your boys recover soon :)
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Post by: gertbysea on December 07, 2013, 08:18:51 pm
Quote from: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 07, 2013, 03:01:36 am

Gert, we went out to Wink II for dinner on Thursday night and the dinner was fabulous. Mama Coco is lovely also. I hear lots of good things about Ozmosis too.


Glad you liked Wink. Must go to Mama Coco.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on December 07, 2013, 09:26:59 pm
Lovely baking DJ.

3 parties today.
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Post by: Wonder on December 07, 2013, 10:27:15 pm
Great baking DJ, you must be so happy to finally be able to use your new ovens

On the spur of the moment we decided to go out for dinner with DD and her boyfriend. They wanted to go into the city fringe to a "cool" place and after a bit of thinking and then walking found a great Japanese restaurant that fit the bill. After dinner they were desperate to go to a bar and chose one that seemed very dark and the music was pretty loud, DH and I said we would wait outside or go on our own for a drink but DD's boyfriend asked the doorman if we were "too old" and got the go ahead. The music was loud but it was a pretty "cool" bar and we didn't feel to out of place. It was great the DD asked us to go along and was happy to be seen with us, we had a really lovely night with them in the end.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on December 07, 2013, 11:14:04 pm
Lovely evening, Wonder :)
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Post by: droverjess on December 07, 2013, 11:15:55 pm
Yes wonder am very happy with new ovens...
. "I am a girl with many ovens.".... (NB I sing it in my head to the tune of the Stevie wonder song....
Try it...

Still trying to unpack kitchen, quite hard knowing where to put things when a lot is still not here. Did a fairly big shop, replacing missing stores and some things for Xmas like choccies, wine and beer, paper napkins and a load of cooking chocolate, Oreos and condensed milk for fudge and lots of nuts for the savoury spiced nuts which were such a hit last year.
Don't know quite how will fit all in time wise but the dog is going away to a sheepdog trainer next week for a few weeks so that will give me some time.

I also ordered fresh yeast online, so I must be getting my baking mojo back.
Still so much to do, months and months of DIY work, but at least we now have the two guest shower ensuites working. The main bathroom should be this week, the Lino is down, just the toilet and basin to reconnect. Then our own ensuite to do.
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Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2013, 11:52:54 pm
You're slowly getting there DJ and good luck with the dog trainer, he may come back a new boy.  Obviously things will grind to a halt right on Christmas but hopefully it will only be for a short time before everything is on the go again.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 08, 2013, 12:11:43 am
Lovely cooking DJ. How wonderful to be able to make so much bread in one go. Sounds like you will test that new kitchen out in no time.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 08, 2013, 03:22:23 am
That sounds lovely Wonder :)
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Post by: Emme on December 08, 2013, 04:08:40 am
DJ, great cooking and good to know you are back in the cooking groove  ;D  Glad it is all coming together for you.
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Post by: dede on December 08, 2013, 04:13:37 am
Cleaning the house then some cooking. A fella dropped in to see DH and spotted my TM, he said his friend who does catering has a TM too but hardly uses it :o. Wow if I was doing catering I would want 2 TM's that would be used constantly :)
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Post by: Nikkit on December 08, 2013, 06:51:37 am
Cookie, were you in the Model ?? Fords on Great Northern Hwy through the Swan Valley at about 12-ish today (Sunday).

There was about 10 of them on the road - all with Santa hats on (the people - not the cars) and they looked fantastic! One car was parked up at The Olive Farm Wines entrance.

I thought of you immediately  :)

Could have got my cars totally wrong, by hey - I thought of you and the cars did look great!
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Post by: deedub on December 08, 2013, 06:52:20 am
Wow indeed Mandi, not a smart caterer!
Since our weekend plans got cancelled, have been trying to catch up on "stuff". Took the kids to see the Xmas windows yesterday, we then each bought a decoration for the tree (our annual tradition). A bit of Xmas shopping in the city, then home for lunch, grocery shopping, then a friends place for dinner.
Today swimming lessons, trip to the library, washing & lots of cooking. Need to tidy the house now - cleaner coming this week!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 08, 2013, 09:42:34 am
Good to hear you are slowly getting back to normality DJ.It must be great having running hot water again :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 08, 2013, 11:08:04 am
Sorry Nikkit, not us. We were in Forrestfield. I'll have to let you know if we go up your way.
We had our Christmas lunch today. DH who takes his precious iPad everywhere with him, managed to drop it on some gravel. It dented the corner and has smashed the screen. He is convinced that it will be fine but I am going to take it to the Apple shop on Wednesday to see what they say.

Wonder that is so nice. You and your DH must have felt very pleased to be invited to go out with the young ones.
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Post by: judydawn on December 08, 2013, 11:17:58 am
Oh no Cookie, could be a costly repair.  Let us know how you get on.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 08, 2013, 11:22:18 am
Will do. DD and I have decided we will buy him a very strong cover for Christmas. He really enjoys having the iPad to do things on and take photos.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: djinni373 on December 08, 2013, 12:09:42 pm
Oh dear Cookie. Not good.

Coffee with friends and some Christmas shopping today. I also did something that I know I'm going to regret  :-))
I joined T2's Tea Society. There's now a store just a few kilometers away. Oh no!

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on December 08, 2013, 12:15:23 pm
Good move Gayle. You can never have enough tea.  ;)
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Post by: Debbiebillg on December 08, 2013, 12:18:27 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on December 08, 2013, 11:22:18 am
Will do. DD and I have decided we will buy him a very strong cover for Christmas. He really enjoys having the iPad to do things on and take photos.

Cookie, we buy Gumdrop cases off Amazon ......... they're brilliant ! The kids have dropped them (quite a few times) from bench height onto tiles and they never break. They have a built in screen protector. They usually cost us about $50 but cheaper than the cost of one screen. 
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on December 08, 2013, 08:05:29 pm
Cookie I cracked my mini screen.

First back everything up to Icloud and your computer. Then take it to the official  Apple Store or a Next Byte. I took mine to Next Byte as we have no Apple store here.

They replace the whole thing. It will cost you probably about a  third or less of a new one.  No matter how good the case is it can happen. Most time I would say accidents happen when you are using it  not when it is closed and more or less protected.

If there is sensitive info on the iPad then delete it after you back it up. I don't think it is a problem but not sure.  They refurbish these iPads and on sell them. They are completely wiped before hand but......

I put my experience  here.  http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=11057.msg301420#msg301420

It is no big deal cookie. These things happen.

Gert




Title: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on December 08, 2013, 08:09:31 pm
Quote from: djinni373 on December 08, 2013, 12:09:42 pm

I joined T2's Tea Society. There's now a store just a few kilometers away. Oh no!


Now you will get the good invites to events. Last one I went to I got a very generous goodie bag and then I got a voucher. But it is a pretty dangerous place. I love my tins with the magnets but did I need 18.........hell yes!


(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/09/nenebyda.jpg)
Gert
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Post by: Emme on December 08, 2013, 08:31:27 pm
That is a great collection Gert  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on December 08, 2013, 08:47:32 pm
I have decided to finish some off before buying more......maybe! I do drink them all though. Each one is different  and has a purpose I think.LOL!

Get
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Emme on December 08, 2013, 09:33:23 pm
I love my brewing cup and also the diffuser using them everyday  and find I am getting through my stack of tea.  Still have quite a few to try though  :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on December 08, 2013, 10:41:54 pm
LOL Gretchen

Unpacking some more kitchen, at same time made three batches of fudge for Xmas presents.
Cooked Sunday lunch, proof read reports for DH. Walked the dog, looked at the sheep.
Watched X factor.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on December 08, 2013, 11:43:45 pm
Glad you had time to relax in front of the TV DJ.

Gert, you must have the best collection of T2 - how long is the use by date on those boxes.  Best drink up and use your stocks before it runs out.  The shop will still be there when you are ready to buy again, then again maybe it will go broke without your support  ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mab19 on December 09, 2013, 12:32:40 am
Nice to see you posting again DJ and good that you have a working kitchen again.

Gert, that is a lovely selection of T2 you have there. :)

Yesterday we went to our GS 3rd bithday party.  Had a nice time but was so glad to come home and leave the noise behind.

Went down to the local Bunnings this morning to buy some gardening tools to replace the ones borrowed and lost by DS.  DH is now outside pottering about in the drizzling rain trying out them out.  I say leave him to it he seems to be happy enough. :) :)
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Post by: obbie on December 09, 2013, 12:58:29 am
Gretchen, what a great collection of T2 teas you have.. :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on December 09, 2013, 02:00:27 am
The containers have a good seal on them. I buy only 50 or 100 gms at a time . These teas can be rebrewed several times and I often leave the expensive ones in the infuser to use again with no loss of flavour. Teas well stored will last years.

I was never a real tea drinker until Tea2 came along  ( thank you Hally ) and I was sucked in.i have since read many books on tea and it is interesting. For those who don't like tea then visit a proper tea shop for a tasting and you will find you may like some real teas not the powdered dust you get in a bag. I never use milk or sugar. Some teas are very sweet and chocolaty.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Emme on December 09, 2013, 02:18:10 am
I have just ordered some storage tins and the magnet labels.  Will be much better for storage. Thank you Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Debbiebillg on December 09, 2013, 02:51:23 am
I dragged my non-tea drinking DH into T2 when we were at a shopping centre we don't normally go to last week (we don't have a T2 locally) and we sampled all the teas and ended up getting the same as Mcmich. It was a packaged deal. The downside is the kids really like it so it's disappearing out of the fridge VERY fast.

He also got some Southern Sunrise. Might help get him off the Pepsi Max like Stacelee ........ I can only hope !
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on December 09, 2013, 02:54:38 am
These Tisanes can be water down too. Makes it cheaper. Also add a cheap no cal lemonade for kids .

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Debbiebillg on December 09, 2013, 03:14:08 am
Thanks for the tip Gert ..........We've been mixing it with the Turkish apple that it came with, which is sweetened. It will get expensive with the kids drinking it lol. They keep offering it to everyone that drops in.  Can't keep up with making it.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on December 09, 2013, 04:53:20 am
I should check it out when I am in Cairns soon
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on December 09, 2013, 06:18:19 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on December 09, 2013, 02:00:27 am
These teas can be rebrewed several times and I often leave the expensive ones in the infuser to use again with no loss of flavour. Teas well stored will last years.

Well I must try that Gert, I throw it out after just 1 brewing  :-))
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on December 09, 2013, 06:29:05 am
Ooh Judy. . Not frugal ;D ;D


If you go to the Tea 2 web site and look at individual teas you will see they even tell you how many times you can Re brew.  Because you are infusing and not leaving the leaves to stew the tea is not ruined. With loose teas it is also best to not use boiling water. Just under the boil is good and with delicate green tea about 80 degrees is good. I think there is a Breville  jug that has the temp on the jug itself and you can just push the button to get the right temp. Someone here must have one.

I am drinking a green silver needles with jasmine tea at the moment. Third time brewing and still delish. It is an almost white tea. A bit unusual.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on December 09, 2013, 06:31:00 am
Thanks Gert.
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Post by: droverjess on December 09, 2013, 06:42:20 am
Very interesting about your teas Gert.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on December 09, 2013, 07:19:05 am
Yes  Dh there is a lot of info about tea on the web and a couple of books I have bought.

Judy sometimes I just  use a few rolled up leaves to make a cup. No need to over do it especially when some teas are well over $100 a kilo. With small leaf tea I always use the measure . It does not taste any better by using more than you need if you drink it black like I do. I have one tea that is best brewed 3 times before drinking. You throw out the first  two brews. Pretty unusual and you have to have the time.takes about 9 minutes before you can drink it if you do it right

If you buy expensive fresh teas you should really keep it well sealed Nd it will last a long long time.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on December 09, 2013, 07:27:19 am
Thanks for the advice re DH's iPad and cover. I have an appointment at the Apple Shop on Wednesday. DD just to.d it was going to get fixed and that was all about it!  He doesn't argue with her!

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on December 09, 2013, 07:55:35 am
You can't leave it because it will get moisture in it . Once the innerds start to go they won't take it anyway as there would be no point . 

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: goldfish on December 09, 2013, 08:06:49 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on December 09, 2013, 06:29:05 am
Ooh Judy. . Not frugal ;D ;D


If you go to the Tea 2 web site and look at individual teas you will see they even tell you how many times you can Re brew.  Because you are infusing and not leaving the leaves to stew the tea is not ruined. With loose teas it is also best to not use boiling water. Just under the boil is good and with delicate green tea about 80 degrees is good. I think there is a Breville  jug that has the temp on the jug itself and you can just push the button to get the right temp. Someone here must have one.

I am drinking a green silver needles with jasmine tea at the moment. Third time brewing and still delish. It is an almost white tea. A bit unusual.

Gert


Yes. my DD has one - can adjust the temp and it'll keep it warm for you . . .  ;D

http://www.breville.com.au/the-smart-kettle-bke820bs.html
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on December 09, 2013, 08:16:38 am
Goldfish they are great for tea drinkers. I have a boiling thingy under the sink so I let the water sit a minute or two before I pour it over the infuser.  I use a big glass mug with an infuser insert when I don't use my tea pots and I never leave the tea to stew. That makes it nasty for me.

If my thingy dies I would buy that jug.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on December 09, 2013, 05:00:58 pm
That is the kettle I have (in red of course)  :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on December 09, 2013, 05:41:16 pm
Dog walking,the usual Monday grocery shopping and I ordered my turkey for Christmas Day. ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on December 09, 2013, 08:49:04 pm
Hope it is a proper turkey. The ones we have here are just big tastes chickens and nothing like a real grown up turkey and they are outrageously expensive .

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on December 09, 2013, 09:00:59 pm
Can't believe my oldest child has turned 18 today. Makes me feel old :) actually I don't feel that old because my youngest son is only 7, he helps me feel younger still.
Didn't seem that long ago though that I was on my second last night shift before I went on maternity leave when I went into labour.
Then my 6lb 7oz perfect baby boy was born. :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 09, 2013, 09:52:15 pm
Happy birthday to your DS Mandi, having an 18th party for him?
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Post by: dede on December 09, 2013, 10:28:03 pm
Thanks Judy. Yes on Saturday we having a BBQ for him :)
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Post by: Wonder on December 09, 2013, 10:31:03 pm
Congratulations to your son Mandi, it's a big milestone. All the best for Saturday.
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Post by: mab19 on December 10, 2013, 12:56:07 am
I have just finished wrapping all the Christmas presents. :)  Still don't have a tree yet, maybe at the weekend.
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Post by: Emme on December 10, 2013, 01:31:18 am
Congratulations and happy birthday to your DS Mandi.  All the best for Saturday, hope the weather stays fine for you  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on December 10, 2013, 03:13:11 am
Hey Mab, I have not started wrapping yet. :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mab19 on December 10, 2013, 07:58:03 am
Quote from: obbie on December 10, 2013, 03:13:11 am
Hey Mab, I have not started wrapping yet. :)

Just as well I did, I am two gifts short. :o
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on December 10, 2013, 11:24:09 am
Happy birthday to your DS dede.

I hate wrapping gifts so I guess I had better start soon. I usually leave it to the last minute!  I love buying though.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Kimmyh on December 10, 2013, 11:32:00 am
Happy birthday to DS Mandi.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: droverjess on December 10, 2013, 04:01:40 pm
Cleaning and more cleaning. Using old vacuum then new vacuum so don't kill new one straight away.
Changing sheets etc.
 Getting DS's room ready for him. Not finished room though Dh now decided to re plaster..... In the NY! poor lad told him it'd be done... Now only part done.
Last dog walks today, dog goes away to sheepdog school tomorrow for a few weeks.
Right off now round sheep and last walk before dark  >:(
Than must make shepherds pie with leftover lamb from Sunday.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on December 11, 2013, 01:57:24 am
DJ you are busy. I am sitting in the Apple store, with DH's iPad waiting and waiting. At least they have wifi.
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Post by: astarra on December 11, 2013, 02:31:20 am
Think of that shepherd's pie while you are rounding up the sheep DJ!!!  ;)

Today...cooking, cleaning, looking after kids......just the usual, tho a very thorough clean of the kitchen now after cooking with the kids!! :D
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Post by: obbie on December 11, 2013, 03:49:34 am
went grocery shopping by myself, in the middle of the week...
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on December 11, 2013, 07:52:20 am
DH's iPad was replaced at a cost of just over $300. I also bought him a new cover for it. This time it is water proof and supposedly drop proof. Here's hoping.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on December 11, 2013, 08:24:27 am
That is very good cookie. Now you have to restore everything from your back up.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on December 11, 2013, 08:42:56 am
DD will be home to do that. I will watch and learn.
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Post by: Jamberie on December 11, 2013, 08:58:51 am
Good luck with that Cookie....I'd be happy to 'outsource' that too!
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Post by: gertbysea on December 11, 2013, 09:13:51 am
It is really very easy to do though it may take some time to download and update if you have a lot of apps. Then of course you will have to resort all you stuff . Be sure to check all you setting after you  restore.

Gert
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Post by: Jamberie on December 11, 2013, 09:16:14 am
I hate trying to remember all my passwords and setting up all my apps...urgh!
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 11, 2013, 10:15:12 am
Ouch cookie. Not a cheap fix. Did you say drop proof or dope proof? 😉😃
DJ I think my puppy might need to go to sheep school too. He's started rounding up the children!!
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Post by: droverjess on December 11, 2013, 10:20:04 am
LOL KimmyH .

Running ragged today, not sure what to do first.....  So popped on here for a five minute break... ;D

Leaving with dog at 11.45, picking up DS at station later this afternoon.
Off to finish tidying upstairs, then tidy kitchen, then meals..... I need three of me ATM I have decided.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Jamberie on December 11, 2013, 10:32:24 am
Quote from: Droverjess on December 11, 2013, 10:20:04 am

Running ragged today, not sure what to do first.....  So popped on here for a five minute break... ;D


That's what I do when I don't know what to do first too :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on December 11, 2013, 10:44:03 am
Hopefully dog will come back nicely trained and the house will be a bit more settled for him. Maybe DS's can help with plastering his room.
Geet
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: deedub on December 11, 2013, 11:04:38 am
Xmas shopping today, nearly finished I hope - still have to do all the wrapping 😝
Have been playing phone tag all day with a housesitting agency, none of my regulars are available over Xmas, this is my last hope. Don't want to bring the dog to Adelaide!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on December 11, 2013, 11:14:11 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on December 11, 2013, 10:15:12 am
DJ I think my puppy might need to go to sheep school too. He's started rounding up the children!!

Well that saves you doing it Kimmy  :D  That gave me such a laug.
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Post by: mcmich on December 11, 2013, 07:17:32 pm
That's funny Kimmy  ;D

DH is off to New Zealand for a week today for a Christmas family visit. I'm hoping we have time for a nice lunch together before he leaves.  :)
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Post by: droverjess on December 11, 2013, 08:20:30 pm
Well DS is back, his train was late so I went food shopping as it is next to the station.
The fixing of his room will be when he has gone again Gert. No room to put him elsewhere at the mo.
Seems strange without dog here, even though he stayed  in the boot room.
See how 6 weeks goes. Gives me a bit more time on house.
It may be that he will be better as an outside dog, in a run in the day when not under supervision, so he can see it all going on but not run the road as he has been. He was fairly good on the sheep today, he is growing up fast.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Emme on December 11, 2013, 08:40:01 pm
Quote from: Kimmyh on December 11, 2013, 10:15:12 am
DJ I think my puppy might need to go to sheep school too. He's started rounding up the children!!
  :D :D :D

Busy time for you DJ, hoping puppy comes back well trained making it easier for you  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Wonder on December 11, 2013, 09:08:35 pm
Big day DJ, I know he's a working dog but I would feel a little lost without my two - almost like the kids not being here.
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Post by: judydawn on December 11, 2013, 09:41:35 pm
Good luck when the boy comes back DJ, perhaps he will then know the difference between rounding up sheep and cars. I hope the trainer doesn't say he is just never going to make it as a working dog - I guess he has a reputation for bringing out the very best in the dogs he works with so fingers crossed he has success with yours.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: maddy on December 11, 2013, 11:45:28 pm
Quote from: Emme on December 11, 2013, 08:40:01 pm
Quote from: Kimmyh on December 11, 2013, 10:15:12 am
DJ I think my puppy might need to go to sheep school too. He's started rounding up the children!!
  :D :D :D

Busy time for you DJ, hoping puppy comes back well trained making it easier for you  :)

LOL, your dog would make the perfect Pre-school assistant  :)

We've had a horror hay season....each day there seems to be a new drama  :-)). If its not the weather unpredictability, it's machinery.
2 weeks ago, hubby "stupidly" loaned his small square baler to his friend, who said he knows how to operate it...clearly did not and stuffed it completely  >:(  it has cost us $1000.00 in parts to fix it, not to mention a $10k loss of a job that hubby had to pass onto someone else, whilst it was out of action  >:( >:( >:(.  Finally he has listened to me saying NEVER loan out your equipment...kindness does not pay the bills!
Then his mower that goes behind the tractor (for cutting the hay), was smashed by a rock in a paddock... $900 & downtime to fix that...it went back into action only yesterday, and a surprise steel dropper in the paddock has damaged it beyond repair  :o  it's a write off, and hubby has hundreds of acres to cut before the heat next week!
....can't thank the gods, zodiacs, stars or whatever, but it was listed on our insurance, and it's a $25k replacement  :-X
I had only paid that policy last week (which was late, due to my slackness)....Talk about a close call....it would have been a divorce scenario had I not paid it  :P 

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Post by: astarra on December 12, 2013, 12:37:02 am
Oh Maddy - hugs.  :-*
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Post by: Halex on December 12, 2013, 01:21:19 am
Big hug from H :)
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Post by: Wonder on December 12, 2013, 01:36:13 am
Hugs Maddie, I don't envy the life of a farmer it's so unpredictable.
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Post by: judydawn on December 12, 2013, 02:15:15 am
It is never dull on a farm maddy but it sure is expensive to fix these machines.  I'm glad DH has seen the light regarding lending his equipment and doubly glad you paid that bill last week  ;)

I've been extremely busy rejuvenating my little herb/vegie tub, nothing on the scale maddy's husband has to cope with but this was a big enough job for me and one which was so overdue.  Removed quite a bit of soil, mixed in a bag of cow manure and a bag of compost, planted out spring onions, spinach, coriander, basil, parsley, mint and a chilli plant, mulched it then gave it a good dose of seasol mixture.  I saw Graham do this on a channel 7 programme the other night and decided this was just what my patch needed.  Now to sit back and see if it works.  Being awake at 7.30 this morning gave me that bit of extra time that I could spend out in the garden before visiting Geoff, I even filled the empty green bin whilst I was there so am very pleased with myself today.  
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Post by: Halex on December 12, 2013, 02:17:20 am
Snap JD, I have just done our herb & veggie patch. Was up really early this morning & its all done & 2 loaves of bread too.

HHW :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Emme on December 12, 2013, 02:55:37 am
Maddy, you really have had a terrible few days.  Hoping the worst is behind you and that the harvest season can progress without further breakdowns. 

Judy, herb veggie tub looks great.  Hope things grow quickly for you  ;D
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Post by: obbie on December 12, 2013, 02:57:11 am
Sending big hugs Hally.
glad for insurance.. :D

Judy the vege garden looks good.
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Post by: mcmich on December 12, 2013, 03:03:08 am
The vegie and herb patch looks great JD.

Thank goodness you paid the insurance Maddy.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 12, 2013, 03:26:13 am
Maddy I will never complain if my Thermomix  breaks down. Small potatoes which judy might put in her veggie garden. Well done JD and Hally

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Yvette on December 12, 2013, 03:40:23 am
Maddy lad you are not headed for the divorce court  :D Hope it starts to get better for you a little retail therapy might help  :D

Judy garden looking good  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on December 12, 2013, 06:38:09 am
DH is at the airport and take off is 1850hrs. Miss him already but will be back next week so will fill in my time I'm sure.
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Post by: droverjess on December 12, 2013, 07:39:20 am
Hugs  to Maddy and mcmich.
I know all about major machinery glitches, you did pay it so that's ok.
Not lending good policy.
Hope you can find yourself som ME time mcmich while D H away.

Right must get going have tiles to fetch just after 8


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Post by: mcmich on December 12, 2013, 07:52:16 am
Thankyou DJ - you are so busy yourself - nice of you to give us comfort.

I'll be fine  -  should have gone with DH  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Emme on December 12, 2013, 08:06:39 am
Michele I'm sure the time will fly and DH will be back soon.  Hope he has a a nice time in NZ.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 12, 2013, 08:58:28 am
well I've just come back from a funeral of the father of my neighbour. although I didn't know him as well as I would've liked to, what a gorgeous man he was who lived a very full and interesting life. Its made me realise that I'd better start doing some interesting things otherwise there won't be anything to talk about and my funeral will be over in 5 mins  :o
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on December 12, 2013, 09:06:37 am
Sadly funerals do make us reflect on the past but also allow us to focus on the here and now. I guess we could all do with a bucket list

Top of my list would be to meet Elvis ......oh wait I did meet Elvis . Nothing compares so I have no need to have a bucket list.

Gert

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on December 12, 2013, 09:08:48 am
I don't have a bucket list. I did want to do a couple of things like stand on the shore of the Gulf of Carpentaria, see Ayers Rock and Birdsville. They have all been achieved.
CP we could all contribute more than 5 minutes for you, don't worry. ;)

Maddy the joys of living on the land can be very hard at times.
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Post by: judydawn on December 12, 2013, 09:14:48 am
It's amazing what they'll find to talk about and make our lives sound interesting at our funerals CP, pity we won't be able to hear it  ;)

Geoff always said there would be standing room only at his funeral, there would be no seats  ;D

Keep yourself busy Michele although you've been so busy lately you have probably done all your jobs - next suggestion, spend more time on here chatting to us, we'll keep you company.  It's lovely that Don has gone home to see his folks for Christmas, they'll love having him.

Thanks for the comments on my vegie patch girls. I'm hoping it will produce a good crop like it did when I first set it up, I was picking spinach in no time and it just kept sprouting.  Lack of time since then has meant I've neglected it but with the money spent to bring the soil back to scratch, I'm expecting something similar to happen.  If not, then that will be the end of it for me.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 12, 2013, 10:59:21 am
I'm sure it will be very successful Judy.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 12, 2013, 11:04:53 am
Oh Maddy what rotten luck. Sending hugs and a big fat four leaf clover too you.
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Post by: deedub on December 12, 2013, 11:13:43 am
Wait, wait, back up a bit.... did I hear Gert say she has met Elvis? Am I the only one who wants details? More info please!
Nothing exciting today, worked from home which meant about 5 hours on the phone!
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Post by: Jamberie on December 12, 2013, 11:16:15 am
Details please Gert!!!
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 12, 2013, 11:52:48 am
Think I missed that dee dub. Do you mean the real Elvis??
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 12, 2013, 01:29:18 pm
Sending hugs Maddy. :-* :-*
Nice rejuvenated herb bed Judy.I remember where you had that in the garden ;D
CP funerals are never nice but it always make you reflect on your own life. :)
I hope Don has a good time with his relations in NZ Michele. :)
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Post by: jeninwa on December 12, 2013, 02:07:19 pm
I've just got back from Tenina's book launch, and have a copy of the new book, and very surprised and excited I got a mention in the book last page reads
assistant to Tenina Holder: Jenny Reed (that's me)

I haven't had a chance to have a good look through the book yet, all the kids are here for DH's birthday, they took him out for dinner, while I was at the book launch.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 12, 2013, 02:12:38 pm
Oh Jen what a lovely surprise to be mentioned in the book.I would have loved to have gone to Tenina's book launch.
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Post by: jeninwa on December 12, 2013, 02:19:58 pm
It was a lovely surprise, I really enjoyed my time helping Tenina at the photo shot. Doing the dishes lol.
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Post by: droverjess on December 12, 2013, 05:39:11 pm
So much happening on here...

GERT MET ELVIS..... When?

Book launches, Christmas around the corner.... All seems to be happening.

Thinking of you mcmich.   ;D I know exactly what it's like as Dh has been away a lot over the years. I find it is always better after the first night, but I never go to sleep very quick when he's away.

With dog gone have completely cleaned boot room. DH now putting up coat hooks.
Will do floor before dog comes back. Either level and paint, or tiles, will cost it out.
Sorting out whether to have trays or racks for boots. I think boot racks and then shoe racks too.
dog will never be loose In there again, but has a big pen under the the stairs with a gate. ( he chews)
This will clear up the entrance hall and make a big difference to the mess.

Little steps....

My fresh yeast arrived today too.  ;D
Must make gluten free cake as present for tomorrow. Need to find smaller cake tins, currently only have huge ones, that won't work.

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Post by: mcmich on December 12, 2013, 06:22:03 pm
Everyone is so busy.

Wow Jen - how exciting going to Tenina's book launch and getting a mention in the book.  8)

Up early as usual here - have done the ironing before it gets too warm and I'm off for a girly day with my stepdaughter.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 12, 2013, 07:48:56 pm
DJ nice to have the  boot room cleaned up.  Sounds like  dog will be an outside dog which most working dogs are anyway.

Jenny those who wash  dishes are no less important than the cooks. That is really nice. I hope my book will arrive soon.

I met Elvis at the New York State Fair in Syracuse NY when I was  quite young. Can't remember the year but I was president of the Elvis Fan Club . I was also president of the Pat Boon Fan Club but never met him! I could have been 13 or 14.


Gert
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Post by: Emme on December 12, 2013, 08:28:56 pm
DJ, sounds as though things are coming along nicely  ;D

Jen, how exciting and wonderful with a mention in Tenina's book.  Very special  :)
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Post by: droverjess on December 12, 2013, 09:26:48 pm
President of the Elvis fan club..... Oh those dizzy heights and teenage years.....
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Post by: judydawn on December 12, 2013, 09:31:16 pm
Gert, do you still have all the memorabilia from those good old days as President of the Elvis fan club - it would be worth a bit these days surely.

I'll bet it was nice to see your name in print Jen but you must be such a help to Tenina to be mentioned in her book so it is well deserved.

Nice to see you all so busy, keep at it DJ but do take a couple of days off over Christmas to recharge your batteries.
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Post by: Nikkit on December 12, 2013, 10:02:00 pm
And Gert met Elvis.

Sigh...

What other interesting tidbits do you have to share Gert?

And a bucket list is a darned good idea. Will start one today... ;D
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Post by: droverjess on December 12, 2013, 10:11:58 pm
Quote from: judydawn on December 12, 2013, 09:31:16 pm
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Nice to see you all so busy, keep at it DJ but do take a couple of days off over Christmas to recharge your batteries.

Good idea JD but will be cooking and hosting family lunch for s and b in law and nephew etc etc .... But it will be a change from cleaning and painting... How's that sound....  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on December 12, 2013, 10:41:48 pm
Judy when I came to Australia  I came with a one American  Tourister medium size and a handbag.  I had given all my worldly possessions away including a recently purchased Camelhair coat as Not so dear DH to be had told me that it was always warm in Sydney  I arrived after a week in Fiji to very cold weather. July 1965 Sydney had severe weather and the temp was at an all time low of 3.9 degrees. I was a most unhappy camper.

I also arrived to find my really really definitely not so dear DH to be lived with his mother in a walk up cold water flat in Manly. At least it was on the Esplanade not far from the ferry wharf. There was a gas heater IN the bathtub that had to be lit with a match. OMG! I was in shock for a very long time. In fact I thought I had gone back in time by about 50 years. No hot running water. No heating  in the flat and a wringer washing machine. No TV. There was his father in the room next door to my tiny room. His mother was in the bedroom at the front and really really really definitely not dear at all DH to be living on the open Veranda of the flat which was accessed through his mother's bedroom.

I can tell you I missed my coat more than anything. As for Elvis and Pat Boon I can't even  remember who I gave all that stuff to.

His mother was an English lady high born who go sucked in in 1919 by DH's father a rough and ready handsome soldier. She literally climbed out the window and eloped to Australia as a war bride. Her family disowned her and she never went home. She remained an Englishwoman in her own bohemian world. She became an artist and never really assimilated. She died aged 104 and still was beautiful with the most incredible hands . From having servants to blackening a hearth in Bombala NSW then to Sydney. She never drove in Australia though she did drive an ambulance during the war. they never owned a car a house or anything much. She had three sons and when life became to much  she used to "drop her bundle" and take herself off to a "rest home". Sadly I never got to know her well though I tried. I guess she was in shock most of her life.  


Gert
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Post by: droverjess on December 12, 2013, 11:07:45 pm
How very interesting Gert...
Families eh!
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Post by: obbie on December 12, 2013, 11:28:56 pm
OMG Gert met Elvis.

Interesting world we have.
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Post by: judydawn on December 12, 2013, 11:31:27 pm
Gosh Gert, I'm surprised you went ahead and married your future DH to be after all that  ;D
 
A gas heater was good, I remember the wood chip heaters, we didn't have one at home but when I was first married we moved in with exH's grandmother and she had one plus a wood fired huge copper pot, a twin tub a wringer.  That's how she washed her sheets and she was in her 70's then, I was horrified the first time I saw her lifting sheets out of boiling water with a huge wooden tong.  Why she needed to boil her sheets, heaven knows but I sure didn't do it.  The chip heater in the bathroom worked well but was a nuisance having to do the preparation before you could have a bath. We lived there a couple of years before buying our own place with all mod cons - heaven ;D  We paid $3 a week board and had a bedroom, our own kitchen and lounge in the house & shared the bathroom & laundry.

I wonder what your poor MIL really thought of the decision she made back in 1919 and whether she would have gone back to her family if she thought they'd have her.  Poor lady, she certainly lived a long time so I hope she had some happy moments in her 104 years.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 13, 2013, 12:36:13 am
I seem to remember my mum saying something about boiling sheets - the sheets were made from calico and boiling them makes them turn white. I don't know if this is a fact or not.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2013, 01:09:29 am
Gert that is an interesting story. Thanks.
Mum used to put the sheets to boil in the copper, which was wood fired, lift them boiling hot into the concrete troughs and rinse and wring them by hand. She had this amazing method to wring things out. You twisted them and sort of ran the twist up your arm and over your shoulder. Hard work. She then carried them and put them on a line that was two T shaped poles with wires strung along them.
I remember once Dad wanted to shoot a fox in the chook yard, which was on the other side of the clothes line. Mum told Dad not to as he may hit the clothes line with her freshly washed sheets. His reply was to the tune of how could I hit a tiny thing like a clothes line.
After the "bang" all the freshly boiled sheets were in the red dirt. I honestly can't remember what happened next. Perhaps I took off knowing what may have come!
I was about 4 before we got electricity.
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Post by: Halex on December 13, 2013, 02:04:24 am
Just finished clearing up after yesterdays play over, had 2 girls & a boy over plus 2 mums straight after school. Hubbys arrived after work. & everyone left at 9pm!! Fun was had by all & I managed to produce a ton of food.

HHW
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 13, 2013, 02:11:24 am
great story cookie. I can't imagine them needing gym memberships in those days.
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Post by: obbie on December 13, 2013, 02:48:21 am
I have 4 kids today, last day at school, so they didn't go.

Have sorted my DD school class on Wednesday, changed her from the kids that were bullying her. :)  Now she is back with her friends, which is Good.
Printing recipes so I can make heaps over the weekend.
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Post by: Emme on December 13, 2013, 02:57:32 am
Cookie, our place was the same.  My job to light the copper in the laundry and Mum had a big stick to lift the sheets and clothes from the copper into the cement troughs. One of the troughs had blue water in for the final rinse.   One big highlight for us was when the electricity came through and we got a fridge with a freeze part at the top.  We filled all the glasses with water and froze it to make ice blocks.  Mum was not impressed.  
Gert, very interesting to hear about your early days out here.  I remember being given a book written by Pat Boone and had a lot of pictures of Elvis.
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Post by: jo_nz on December 13, 2013, 03:02:40 am
I think I might be in at school next week myself Obbie - just got DS's class assignment for next year, and it's not with any of his friends....again....after I specifically went and asked if they could put him with someone from his group of friends.....twice.  >:(

He doesn't really make friends that easily, and he's been in a class without his buddies all this year.  He'd friendly-ish with some of the kids, but they are not his group of close friends.  
So first thing Monday I'm off to find out who he is in the new class with!  And if there's not anyone he's reasonably close to, then I'll have to ask for a change.   :(

He did bring home quite a nice school report though....it's all very woolly and about whether he will "meet national standards after 2 years at school".  But sounds like he's doing well, and certainly works hard at all he does  ;D

I've actually spent most of the day at school, so it's a shame I didn't know about this then to try and sort it out!  Today was the PTA sausage sizzle, so packing up biscuits and fruit and BBQing sausages.  I'm exhausted already!
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Post by: astarra on December 13, 2013, 05:22:49 am
I've just been reading a school report too!  ;D ;D ;D
One very proud mum here..... ;)

My pre-kinder one is finished now but my Grade 1 one doesn't finish til Thursday. Looking forward to the holidays, love having my girls around me.  :D :D
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Post by: mab19 on December 13, 2013, 06:24:01 am
Cookie, your story brings back memories.  Mum always boiled the sheets right up until after I left home.  We had the two troughs as well, one with rinse water and the second with blueing water to keep everything nice and white.  She eventually got a washing machine but never really liked it.  Mum also ironed everything including the sheets and towels.  If it was washed then it had to be ironed.  I once had to stop her from ironing the babies nappies. :) :)  My girlfriend once described mum as a professional housewife and that is exactly what she was and she was happy doing it.

Went out with another friend today for lunch and a girls day out. 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2013, 06:25:27 am
Not a lot done here. I did the food shopping and used one of my Qantas frequent flyer vouchers to pay for it. So it didn't hurt too much.

Just sitting round in the cool.
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Post by: obbie on December 13, 2013, 06:38:51 am
Our school reports  came out Tuesday.
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Post by: mcmich on December 13, 2013, 07:36:26 am
I remember Nan using the copper  :D

I had a funnyish day - had a pedicure and got talking to the lady beside me and admired the colour she was having on her toes. Daydreaming out the door and then realised that the nail artist had painted my toes in the same colour as the lady next to me rather than the one I had chosen.  ;D Didn't want to say anything as she had done the first coat - not what I would have chosen but it's still a red (sort of)  ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2013, 07:43:10 am
I'm glad you liked it though Michele, you'll have to look at it for a few weeks or more.  I still have some colour from a pedicure I had last August  :-))

This morning I spent another 1.5 hours out in the garden, front section this time.  Rejuvenated a tired looked area with begonias.

Then Katie & I met 4 other forum girls for lunch at Norwood - Karen, Trudy, Sue and Kerry.  We did a Kris Kringle, asked one of the workers to hand out the presents and he really seemed pleased to play Santa.  Lovely meal and nice to catch up with these lovely girls, all of whom attended our Adelaide retreat in August.  Thanks everyone, nice to see you again.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 13, 2013, 07:51:42 am
how lucky you all are to catch up before Chrissy. you've had a very busy day
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Post by: mcmich on December 13, 2013, 07:52:43 am
What a lovely get together girls.  :D
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Post by: Emme on December 13, 2013, 08:01:32 am
That was lovely Judy.  How nice to be able to meet up and have a Christmas get together.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 13, 2013, 08:07:16 am
Bwaaaaaaaa. I would have loved to say hi to everyone too.

Gert
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 13, 2013, 10:30:27 am
Lovely photo and lovely day.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2013, 11:11:43 am
I'm sure you all had a wonderful day. It certainly looks like it.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 13, 2013, 11:56:24 am
We certainly did, and I have a lovely new bread bag and bowl covers to try out.
Thanks girls :)
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Post by: djinni373 on December 13, 2013, 12:14:10 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on December 13, 2013, 08:07:16 am
Bwaaaaaaaa. I would have loved to say hi to everyone too.

Gert
ditto :D I love Adelaide and it looks like you had a great time.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 13, 2013, 01:50:44 pm
What a lovely photo seeing the wonderful Adelaide girls again.  :)
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Post by: Yvette on December 13, 2013, 09:35:14 pm
Lovely photo glad you had a nice catch up girls  :)
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Post by: maddy on December 13, 2013, 11:12:25 pm
Looks like you ladies had a lovely lunch together  8)

Sorry for my whinging <- there...still waiting for the insurance assessor to look at it  :-)) thankfully the dealership we bought tractor from has loaned hubby a mower to get him out of the poop for now...fingers crossed.

Swimming sports, cricket til 8.30pm, then drinks with the girls last night....tonight neighbourhood BBQ & cricket club Xmas breakup. Have an extra boy over tonight so I'll let them decide which we go to...either way I better start making some food soon.

DD has her schools presentations night Monday.  As she is a middle years captain, she has to present the awards for the night....their rehearsal is from 10-3.00pm,  then the night runs for 3 hours....she's none too pleased...silver lining is she doesn't want us to come & just pick her up when it's over....can't say Im going to argue with her on that one  :P they certainly know how to drag things out more than the Logie awards!
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Post by: obbie on December 13, 2013, 11:58:54 pm
Maddy, we had the school concert 2 weeks ago, soon as our kids finished, we dashed home... ;D ;D

Today i have 2 cakes in the oven.
Just made brownies in a jar, from Dear son. his xmas pressie to me.

extra kids here for the weekend, as usual.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 14, 2013, 12:13:47 am
its going to be 39 degrees here today so definitely not going to watch ds12's cricket thank goodness dh is coach,  so today we aren't doing much just swimming and keeping cool before we go to the in laws for dinner :D
we have the boys concert on Tuesday during school so it's much better than at night:D
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Post by: deedub on December 14, 2013, 03:38:04 am
Our school doesn't hand out next year's class list until the last day, and "all decisions are final & no correspondence will be entered into". I'm fine with that, but then my kids are very easygoing and thankfully no bullying issues. They are asked to nominate 4 friends they'd like to have in their class each year and the school tries to ensure they're with at least one from that list.
Had a lovely day yesterday, had our work end of year event which was a bus trip to the yarra valley for wine tasting, lunch, then a trip to a HUGE chocolatier and ice creamery. A few people were caught napping on the way home...
Taking it easy today, just pottering around - then tonight will take the girls to see the Xmas lights on the boulevard - god help me!
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Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2013, 05:57:24 am
Today I am melting.  ???
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Post by: kt2 on December 14, 2013, 06:03:53 am
Me too Cookie  :P
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 14, 2013, 06:34:49 am
I'm loving the hot weather finally feels like it's nearly Christmas:D:D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2013, 06:59:39 am
I'd have to agree with that too Suzanne. As soon as the real heat kicks in I am ready for Christmas. We had a pool in our other house but decided against it for this one. The block is smaller too and the house larger so we couldn't have everything.
I still don't like the heat though. :-\ :-\
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Post by: jeninwa on December 14, 2013, 07:13:29 am
I'm having a lazy day today still in my pj, did a bit of house work, finished the christmas cards, late again, haven't been outside its to hot, think it got to 40, we are going out for dinner with friends, so no cooking either.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2013, 08:04:23 am
A perfect day Jeninwa.
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Post by: mcmich on December 14, 2013, 08:10:26 am
Work today - had a breezy shift for a Saturday. Then shopping on the way home.
Had a phone call from DH in NZ - so a great day  ;D
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Post by: Halex on December 14, 2013, 08:19:17 am
Quote from: cookie1 on December 14, 2013, 05:57:24 am
Today I am melting.  ???

We have spent from midday to 4pm in the pool, we actually ate some food in the pool, we have a seat that runs along one side of the pool, so we parked there for the afternoon. Back inside to organise dinner, than back to our seat :)

HHW
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Post by: obbie on December 14, 2013, 08:04:05 pm
well I had 4 kids yesterday, mucking around, then slip and slide, and then ended up in the pool, with some soap.

Then the spa went on, and our pool was a big bubble bath. ;D

cooking again today
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Post by: djinni373 on December 15, 2013, 12:08:19 am
Warning: Contains rant!

We went out for DD's birthday dinner last night to a newish tavern in an upmarket area. The company was fantastic of course but the food was disapointing to say the least.

DD and I had chicken schnitzels which arrived on a plate the size of a platter. More than half the plate was covered with cheapie frozen chips complete with offcut bits and pieces. The salad was in what looked like a coffee mug with no handle and made a salad from a well known fast food chain look gourmet. The chicken pieces threaded on a skewer were greasy and tasteless. It wasn't cheap either. The last chicken schnitzel I had was in a pub in country NSW a couple of months ago. It was about half the price was really good with a fantastic fresh salad.

Of the other meals, DS1's linguine was swimming in oil and DS2 did not even eat all his pizza (and that is a first). Only DH was content with his hunk of beef that sat on top of some spinach and mushrooms and smothered in a sauce that tasted vaguely salty.

The really sad part is that this place has received rave reviews for its food ??? Pfft wont ever eat there again >:(

Rant over. Feel a little better now ;D
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Post by: Halex on December 15, 2013, 01:23:17 am
Thats the problem with eating out, its expensive & very hit & miss :(
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2013, 01:35:27 am
It does spoil a good night out Gayle, did you say anything when they collected your plates and asked if you enjoyed the meal?

Mind you, we were once asked that and Mum and I had left most of our meal untouched - did you enjoy your meal  ???  I said obviously not, we've left most of it on the plate.  I asked her to show the chef and she said he doesn't get to see leftovers, they just throw them in the bin.  I suggested that if he was shown the plates that went back hardly touched, maybe he would get the message his meals were not up to scratch. 
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Post by: obbie on December 15, 2013, 01:38:50 am
That is why we hardly ever go out for dinner. The places here are not that good.. :)

Today kids in the pool bubble bath again
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Post by: gertbysea on December 15, 2013, 01:54:13 am
Very disappointing Gayle. I would put a review on Trip Advisor and you really should mention the name on here. It might save someone a great deal of money. Eating out is so expensive and that is why I am picky and choosy.

When I am eating at a new restaurant I ask a lot of questions of the waitstaff and become an absolute pain in the ass but as I am paying I want to know what is fresh and what is frozen. So many kitchens are knifeless ktchens these days and everything if not frozen comes inhuge plastic bags. I subscribe to a few catering mags on line and believe me if you think your fresh curry is freshly made you had better check. One of the biggest sellers! When is the last time the chef made a sauce or hand cut chips!!

Yesterday we went to a new Italian restraurant about 3 minutes from my front door. Hooray! It is in a park by the Barron River and is is REAL ITALIAN with a huge wood fired oven. Absolutely authentic down to the lovely Prosecco . The pizza is sort of free hand shape and many traditional toppings . Not a pineapple did I see. No bottled  sauce but real fresh crushed tomatoes. I am in love. Nothing over $21. Everyone spoke Italian. My only minus was the menu was in Italian which I consider a wank in Far North Queensland . The pizza menu had an English translation but not the rest.

Alessandro's at Lake Placid.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on December 15, 2013, 02:54:03 am
That is sooo disappointing Gayle. Especially as it was a birthday dinner.  :(

Go online and post your review.

You're very lucky Gert to find a great restaurant so close to home.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 15, 2013, 03:43:56 am
Gert I saw a few months ago they were renovating there. We used to love it there. Such a beautiful location. Maybe we will try it out on the holidays
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 15, 2013, 03:45:36 am
I'm Napping with my kids. Not much cooking. I'm absolutely stuffed. Can't wait for holidays. Hoping this week is less stressed than the last. By Thursday I think I will be breathing a sigh of relief!
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Post by: dede on December 15, 2013, 03:58:24 am
Work again today, that's 7 weekends in a row I have worked, I'm going to say NO for next weekend, I need a full weekend off. Surly they can allow that considering I have to work Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.
I asked for a couple days off in Early January so I can take the family camping. But no they can't give that to me because there is no one else to do the shifts. I love my work but we all need a break at some stage.

Well that's my winge for the day lol. It's a beautiful day here today. I come home from work and cleaned the bird Aviary's and mowed the lawn.

Oh and last night two young men were killed just up the street, they were riding a motorbike with no helmet and no lights on and collided head on with a 4x4 :(
Very very sad for the family's. What a terrible tragic accident so close to Christmas.
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2013, 04:37:46 am
Mandi you definitely need a break, insist on it - if they haven't enough back up workers on their books then they should get some or they will lose the workers they have if they continue to use the excuse there is no-one else. Are you casual or full-time?  You're too amiable and they are taking advantage of you.
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Post by: dede on December 15, 2013, 04:59:13 am
Thanks Judy, I'm part time. I have my permanent hours which are fine, but they keep throwing all these extra shifts at me because there is no one else. They recently employed 4 new staff, but apparently I heard today that none of those 4 people showed up. Something it's right and it's getting desperate, two of the other worker who work with this lady are off on holidays shortly which only leaves me to cover all their shifts. I feel like telling them to stick their job and I will go else where. But I feel obligated to stay because of the lack of other workers available.
  I don't understand why people complain about no work out their available when the opportunity comes their way they run the other direction. It's really starting to make me mad :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on December 15, 2013, 06:02:29 am
Dede just say no. Been there done that. No one will be left. Sometimes the family just have to pick up the slack and look after their own. Not your problem. Do what you want to do and no more. You will certainly not get the sack but if you want to quit you can always do your own negotiations with people you like. The agencies sit on their ass taking the money while you do the work. Definitely not worth it. Not worth it to your family either. They do not need a worn out stressed out wife and mother ? Financially you will manage. Look after yourself first.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on December 15, 2013, 06:22:07 am
I hear you Gert. But I still feel trapped as there is no family around, and this client is complicated so they can't send in just anyone as they need to do buddy shifts first to learn how to position this lady and move her. This lady has lost 5 worker in the last 5 months and only gained one (me).
Everyone is leaving the organization because it is so poorly run it's getting beyond a joke. I know I can get a job tomorrow with my old employer and be looked after better with a higher pay as well. And there are 100s of workers so no shortage of staff.
I will hold off till early next year and contact my old employer. I don't want to leave my clients but I do need to look after myself. :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on December 15, 2013, 06:38:59 am
At the end of the day dede, they get paid the big bucks to ensure that qualified staff are available. You are not responsible for taking on the shifts they cannot fill. Like Gert - I have been there and done that. I worked myself into the ground over feeling the guilt that clients would be left without care.

Work the shifts that you are assigned and the extras that are reasonable to you and your family - to all above and beyond that, put your big girl pants on and say a definite NO  :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2013, 06:46:04 am
It will be hard Mandi but it is time to think of yourself.

Robyn, I can't help but wonder, how can the kids have soap in the pool please? Won't it upset the chemical balance?

We went to a friends for Christmas morning tea. Great fun was had by all and we have come home laden with all sorts of Margaret River Chocolates.  :D
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Post by: obbie on December 15, 2013, 09:25:13 am
Cookie, yes, but we have a pool tech on staff.
They were slip and sliding, then just jumped in the pool.
The spa jets made it a bubble bath. ;D

It will filter out in a couple of days, no worries...
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 15, 2013, 09:36:50 am
Oh poor you Mandi. Fingers crossed you get this weekend off xox
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 15, 2013, 10:48:02 am
What a disappointing meal Gayle.I've had a few in my day too. :(

Big hugs Dede. :-* :-* I hope you get our job situation sorted so you can relax.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: EmeraldSue on December 15, 2013, 11:02:02 am
I hope you get the time off Dede.
I had a lovely family lunch today and caught up with cousins I haven't seen all year. We had lunch in the garden under an old, shady tree with perfect weather and yummy food and wine. I took this photo for Gert
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/15/9a6ygugy.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2013, 11:06:46 am
Nothing but the best ES, one of your cousins has good taste by the looks of it.  Was this in your garden?
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 15, 2013, 11:13:53 am
No Judy, but I wish it was  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2013, 11:21:41 am
Thanks Robyn. I had nasty visions.

ES that looks so lovely. A great way to catch up. I do like what you were drinking.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on December 15, 2013, 12:22:45 pm
Oh thanks guys, I just have to learn to say NO, I'm unavailable.
I need to get back to the caravan. The chassis is all painted. Next is the floor and slowly put it all back together again. :)

Oh by the way I got my new car on Tuesday but had to take it back on Friday because of an issue with the Thermo fan :(. Hopefully get it back tomorrow or Tuesday.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Emme on December 15, 2013, 07:00:52 pm
Dede, was wondering how the new car was going, hopefully all the problems with it are sorted out for you and you have no more hassles.   :)

Hope things also settle with your job, look out for yourself and take a break.   :)

Appreciate the photo Emeraldsue, looks wonderful :D ;D  glad you had a lovely lunch
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Post by: gertbysea on December 15, 2013, 08:01:48 pm
Yes indeed a prettily set up table ES. 'Twas a nice lunch.

Dede you do not need any more hassel. Hope the car is just at minor thing.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: jo_nz on December 15, 2013, 08:13:27 pm
Well, I just went and talked to the principal about DS's class for next year.  I'll know for sure by the end of the day, but fingers crossed they are going to move him in to the class with his friends.  If they say no, I'll have to go back and have a few more words, because I won't be happy about it!!  Especially as I did go and talk to both of his teachers (separately, so two different conversations), so they can't pull the "if only you'd told us sooner" card on me.  And, yes, I can understand that the numbers are a factor, but so is my son's wellbeing and learning - being left in a class without his friends again is not my idea of an ideal learning environment.  (excuse my ranting - I just don't like to see my baby upset, and it makes me mad/upset too)

ES, that looks like a lovely way to spend a day! 
We had a busy Christmassy day yesterday too - lunch with friends/work associates, and then out to afternoon tea at the BIL & SIL's place as they are going away for Christmas. 
Looking forward to seeing my mum and sister this Friday before they go off to other places for Chrissy too (Mum to my brother's, and sis to her DH's family).

Dede, would love to see some progress photos of the caravan at some stage...or are you waiting for a big reveal at the end?  :D 
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on December 15, 2013, 08:15:47 pm
Jo, I had my daughter moved into a class with all her friends. she would have been on her own with 2 kids she does not like..
Hope it works out for you.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: jo_nz on December 15, 2013, 08:35:24 pm
I just can hardly believe it happened in the first place - this other class has his entire miniball team (except the one younger kid who is in a different year), including his 3 best friends, plus all the kids we know from his pre-school days at playcentre, plus the kids his age that live really close to us, so we walk to/from school with.  How come he's off on his own!?  >:( 
His whole little "community" is in that one class, and he's not!!  (blah blah blah - I'll stop for now....will post when I know for sure what the story is)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 15, 2013, 08:48:48 pm
I wish you every success Jo in getting our DS into a class with his friends.
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Post by: Emme on December 15, 2013, 08:57:45 pm
Hoping you are successful Jo would be nice if they could all be together  :)
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Post by: maddy on December 15, 2013, 09:16:45 pm
Jo....good on you & stand your ground  ;)
What grade is he in?  Our school up until grade 4 I think, made sure they had at least 2 friends in the class with them...especially in the early grades, not being with a friend has an impact....even if they meet up at play or lunch time, they still feel segregated & on the outer.
Good luck  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on December 15, 2013, 10:40:53 pm
My Daughter said she would take next year off school, if she was not in with all her friends.
The acting principal just changed her back for me.  simple as a phone call. :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2013, 10:58:21 pm
Good luck with the move of DS Jo.  At GD's school, like many others, they ask who you would like to be with and likewise ask the parents if there are any kids you would not like your child to be with either.  There was one lad who was a bad influence on my GS and after 5 almost perfect years of behaviour, DD was tearing her hair out.  Speaking with the teacher, she was given the opportunity to ask that they be separated next year and if DD hadn't suggested this lad, the teacher had her own list of recommendations anyway and his name was on her list.  To isolate 1 lad from all his team mates and friends really needs to have the reason why explained to you Jo.  Good luck with it.

Robyn, I don't think kids can have a gap year at your DD's age but it was worth the threat  ;D

Hope the car problem is only a minor one Mandi.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Yvette on December 15, 2013, 11:44:32 pm
Jo I hope everything works out it is not nice when they are separated from friends  :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Wonder on December 16, 2013, 12:31:36 am
Good luck with the having your son moved Jo, it's always hard when one gets separated.

Dede, as everyone else has said you need to make yourself your number 1 priority and say no - easier said that done I know but good luck with it and hope you car troubles aren't anything serious.

We've had a morning of extreme lows and highs - VCE results came out this morning and DD needed a 30 in Engllish as the final step in acceptance into her course. On first looking at the website, she only got 27.65, lots of tears later and she had another look and she was looking at the wrong number and her score was actually 30!!! So we are now 99.99% sure that her place is confirmed but hoping the university responds to our email with confirmation of the correct score to be used today. It's such a hard time for them after all the hard work.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Nikkit on December 16, 2013, 12:57:17 am
Whew Wonder! Congrats to your DD. We don't find anything out until late December here.

Hugs Dede. Stay strong.

Good Luck with your son and school Jo, stick to your guns.

Has been a busy week or so here. Miss 17 got 2 jobs, and as of tomorrow is going to learn how to juggle both of them! So very proud of her.

I haven't been able to tell anyone as everyone I know has kids that go to the same school, but I am bursting with pride and have to let it all out...My Miss 12 is Dux of Year 6 this year. OMG!! We officially don't find this out til tomorrow, but I just can't keep it in any longer! I know I will have tears of pride tomorrow, any suggestions on how to not bawl like a baby when my daughter goes up to get her award???

SSSHHHHH its a secret - please don't tell anyone!  ;D

They're my highs, and a couple of lows as well. My Grandma died last week and then a day later my Great Uncle as well, so 2 funerals this week. But after over 90 years for the both of them I guess it is time to go, so I'm ok with it all. We will celebrate my Grandma's life tomorrow, so I am currently trying to get some words together for the celebrant to say. Not too sure how to pack 90 odd years into about 3 minutes!!

Then I would like things to settle down and cool down. We've had 3 days over 40-43 degrees with another one today, so would like it a tad cooler please. Don't like it when it is this hot.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2013, 01:17:20 am
Nikkit big hugs on your losses. I feel for you.

Now enormous congratulations for breeding a Dux.. It is so wonderful for you both. I have no hints about stopping the tears. I just let 'em flow and wiped them away happily. That is truly wonderful news.

Miss17 sounds lovely. Well done on the two jobs. It is spooky when the results come out. Years ago it was about 27 th Dec. is it still round that time?

Wonder I am so glad your DD scored her 30. It is a stressful for time for the entire family.

Ladies I feel for you with your children in classes where they will not be happy. A helpful hint for next heat from the other side if I may. Put  your request in writing well before classes are made up. If it is in writing they can have it there in front of them when the class is made up. Also keep a copy and hand deliver the letter so there can be no 'I didn't receive it. '. One for the teachers involved and one for the principal.
I hope your request is done Jo.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 16, 2013, 01:35:34 am
Nikkit and wonder we are proud too. Fantastic .

Gert
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Post by: Emme on December 16, 2013, 01:54:53 am
Congratulations to your daughters Wonder and Nikkit.  Very proud moments for you.  Don't worry about those tears. 
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Post by: obbie on December 16, 2013, 02:25:27 am
Great  results Nikkit and Wonder,  :D

Cookie I did that last year, just emailed the principal.

This year, a new principal since July, and she rang me 4 weeks ago, but would not tell who was in which class.
So I had to wait till last Wednesday...

wish we could keep this guy acting principal for the last 3 weeks, the kids love him.
Title: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Kimmyh on December 16, 2013, 03:25:17 am
Congratulations to your girls wonder and Nikkit.
Fingers crossed Jo. Know exactly what you mean. Stick to your guns.
DS5 already knows his prep class and classmates for next year and whilst I'm not thrilled with how they split up the kinder friends, he is in with two boys he knows. He. Ales friends easy so should be fine. We find out DS6's class tomorrow. It's a grade 1&2 composite. Will be interesting to see how the mix up the friends...or not.
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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2013, 04:36:04 am
Tears of joy are quite OK Nikkit but if you think DD will be embarrassed then perhaps you'd better put your big girl pants on and see if they work. You have every right to feel so proud of your DD and most Mums would shed a tear or two. Sorry to hear your news on the other front though.

Great news Wonder, it's a stressful time for kids at the moment.

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Post by: maddy on December 16, 2013, 05:38:12 am
I think mixing up friendship groups is a very good idea, but not when only one child is separated from the group.
In DD's final primary year, like Jo's son, she was the only one separated from her group and she really felt alienated...this did affect her friendships, and I wished I had kicked up more fuss about it....there was a long list of other issues for that particular class, but that's another story  :-))...had she not been school captain, I would have pulled her out of that school!
 
Congrats to your girl Wonder....not looking forward to those anxious moments with my DD!...she actually starts VCE next year (only just finished yr.9), but because she is in an accelerated program, she skips yr.10 & completes VCE over 3 years

Congrats also to both your girls Nikkit  8) cry as much as you want I say  :)
Condolences also on the loss of your Grandma  :(

Feeling triumphant....DS had his heart set on an ipad for Xmas, which I really think is not ideal for memory storing with his go-pro videos, school work etc...so as DD needs a new laptop for school, I have convinced him that getting his Sisters Mac with new cover & has much more memory, is a better idea...he agrees  :D that rarely happens  :o
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on December 16, 2013, 05:59:34 am
Apparently the issue with my car is only minor and not uncommon and an easy fix. Hope I get it back tomorrow. But at this time of year the service centre is flat out.  But fingers and toes are crossed. Glad it's still under new car warranty so won't cost me anything and they lent me a Toyota Corolla until I get my car back :)

As for the Caravan hopefully will have some progress photos soon. Nothing much has happened in the last month or so as I have been too busy with work. :)

As for my job I will battle in for a little longer until the new year (I can't imagine anything will improve) but I will start making enquiries into getting a position elsewhere. There is always positions advertised, but I don't want to take a step backwards so want to do my homework first. :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Nikkit on December 16, 2013, 06:34:40 am
Big girl panties don't work in this instance Judy. I've had them on all this week (no - not the same pair...I have several pairs!) and have tears every day thinking about one thing or the other!

Bit hopelessly emotional I am.  :P

Think I might just take a hanky or 2 and let those tears flow!

Thanks ladies :)

Yes Cookie - I think the results do come out about then.

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: gertbysea on December 16, 2013, 07:01:16 am
Aw Nikkit we have been there done that. We have big shoulders.

Gert
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: jo_nz on December 16, 2013, 07:54:32 am
Quote from: maddy on December 15, 2013, 09:16:45 pm
Jo....good on you & stand your ground  ;)
What grade is he in? 

He's going into year 3, but I'm not sure if that's the same as over there - he's 6 and a half, started school April 2012 (start as soon as they turn 5 here).  So, pretty young. 
But we have SUCCESS - he is moved to the class with all his friends.

I'm so relieved.  The more I thought about it, the more determined I was that he HAD TO move - not only his best buddies, but also his whole miniball team, and soccer team-mates, plus the kids we knew from pre-school days.  All of them are in this one particular class, so really the right place for him!! 

In the end it was probably a much bigger deal in my head than in reality - getting him changed over was relatively painless.  If they'd said "no" from the start, it would have been a whole different ball game...but no need to worry now.  Phew.
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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2013, 07:57:04 am
Great news Jo.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2013, 07:58:29 am
Great news Jo.

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Post by: mcmich on December 16, 2013, 08:07:19 am
It's good that you went with your instincts Jo - a great outcome  :D
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Post by: Emme on December 16, 2013, 08:30:09 am
That is good news Jo, so glad everything worked out well
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Post by: astarra on December 16, 2013, 08:47:26 am
Yay Jo.  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on December 16, 2013, 09:15:37 am
DH's plane has landed and he should be home in about 1/2 hour - so I'm off to powder my nose and will see you girls in the morning.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on December 16, 2013, 09:35:40 am
Well done to your girls, Nikkit and Wonder.

Maddy, your DD is amazing. Skipping year 10 means she joins year 11 kids next year?

Jo, good news about the change. The 3 primary schools my boys have been to put up the class lists a few days before school reopened.

The boys performed at their piano school's Year End Concert yesterday. This is DS8's pretty little piece :)

http://youtu.be/TBKducL9Kro
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Post by: deedub on December 16, 2013, 09:40:23 am
Congrats Nikkit & wonder, you must be so proud of your girls. Glad you got DS's class sorted Jo... My DD was in the same situation when she went into grade 1 with none of her friends, I was more worried about it than she was, in fact she was very happy because her class had a pet turtle! Turned out absolutely fine.
Still haven't found a housesitter, so looks like the dog is coming to Adelaide with us. Luckily my sister doesn't mind an extra guest, I just hope her dog feels the same way!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 16, 2013, 10:02:56 am
Congratulations to your DD's Wonder and Nikkit.
You too have an amazing DD Maddy.What an asset to the world these lovely young women will be ;D
What a talented DS you have BZB. :)
Great news Jo that you had success in getting your DS class resolved. ;)

Enjoy your evening with Don Michele ;D
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Post by: Wonder on December 16, 2013, 10:14:41 am
Wow so many kids doing amazing things. We are very proud parents tonight - found out that she is one of only 41 year 12 students selected Australia wide out of a little over 1000 applicants! Lots of mixed feelings with her friendship group though with a few of the girls not doing as well as expected but all the boys doing amazingly well.

Jo, so glad that you got the classes sorted.

Nikkit, congratulations to both your girls, I would be a mess at the presentation but would be more than happy to be caught crying on such an occassion.

Good luck to your DD Maddie - that's a great achievment at such a young age.

BZB - very talented son.

Michelle have a great night!!
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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2013, 10:17:36 am
What wonderfully talented children our forum members have produced - well done to each and every one of your children. 

Gee DH's trip away went quickly Michele, I guess not so quickly for you though. 
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Post by: dede on December 16, 2013, 10:32:30 am
There certainly is lots of talent around the forum. DS has been playing the piano, he really enjoys it too. Would love to see him continue it again next year.
He received a reward last week for most improved. Which is a great achievement for him. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2013, 11:43:52 am
Wow forum members have such amazing children. Congratulations to all of them. Congratulations to the very proud Mums and Dads too.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 16, 2013, 12:37:46 pm
it must be the good food they get
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Post by: Emme on December 16, 2013, 07:48:35 pm
Maddy, good luck to your DD, that is a great achievement.

Michele, glad DH is back, hope he had a lovely time  :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 16, 2013, 09:43:27 pm
Congratulations Nikkit, Wonder and Maddy to your very clever girls.
What great achievements and congratulations to our very proud mums  :)
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Post by: jo_nz on December 16, 2013, 10:04:07 pm
Wow, great stuff forum kids (and parents)!!  ;D

Having a day at home with DD today - the last day of just the 2 of us for this year.  School and kindy finish on Thursday, so it'll be both kids from then on.  Looking forward to it and dreading it in equal measure  ;)
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Post by: droverjess on December 16, 2013, 10:20:34 pm
So lovely to hear all the family news, and to know mcmich's DH should be back now.
Well done everyone. As CC says all these successful young ladies will do well in life, and of course they all have excellent Mamas too! Too right to be proud  ;D
Sorry for your double loss Nikkit but 90+ is a good innings for anyone and no doubt two lives well lived. Such changes have occurred in their lifetimes too.

Today we had so many men here we had traffic jams. Just as well the dog is away.... The gate and the road would have been such a worry. My sister visited too and I went to/fro the station, fetched parts, cleaned up more mess, and tonight we had a curry as all the family are here. Our usual place has been renamed and has a great offer £9.95 per head for starter, main, side, rice and naan, and poppadoms. It was good food and we are stuffed.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: maddy on December 17, 2013, 03:11:58 am
Quote from: BeezeeBee on December 16, 2013, 09:35:40 am
Maddy, your DD is amazing. Skipping year 10 means she joins year 11 kids next year?

Yes...year 10 was condensed into year 9 as well.
Basically that allows the girls to finish 1 year earlier, or carry VCE over 3 years, which then allows them to do more subjects or repeat subjects if they fail...ultimately it's an advantage for achieving a higher atar score.
I don't know how many schools have this ALP class....when DD applied in grade 6, she had to sit a 3 hour exam.  There was over 200 girls sitting the exam for only 25 placements  :o  It is intense learning, but she's coped well & looking forward to the VCE subjects on offer next year  :)


Quote from: Wonder on December 16, 2013, 10:14:41 am
Wow so many kids doing amazing things. We are very proud parents tonight - found out that she is one of only 41 year 12 students selected Australia wide out of a little over 1000 applicants! Lots of mixed feelings with her friendship group though with a few of the girls not doing as well as expected but all the boys doing amazingly well.

That's fabulous wonder  8) I bet she's ecstatic!

Jo....YaY...you can be at ease now  ;)

BZB....how wonderful!


Have made cupcakes for my Brothers Birthday, choc chip muffins in oven now for kids, then better get stuck into the long list of "can't be bothered" jobs  :-\
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Post by: dede on December 17, 2013, 07:44:27 am
You all would be so proud of me. Today work rang to ask if I could work on Sunday and I said NO :) I proceeded to explain to the coordinator that I had worked 7 weekends in a row and am working Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day and I needed this weekend off. She acted as if she didn't even realize, but I don't believe her as it's her job to know these things.

I also rang my old employer who passed on the message that I was looking for work, and within 20 minutes I got a call back to ask if I could come in on Friday for a meeting with the HO officer. :)

Also got a call about my car (was hoping I could pick it up) but they can't find a problem with it at all, they asked my permission for the mechanic to take it home with him and see if the problem shows up again (hope he takes care of it). Will find out more tomorrow I guess.

Had the day off today and finished all my framing jobs before Christmas. Very happy about that.

Had a carpenter come and look at the caravan frame to do some repairs for me, but from what he was saying I think he's going to blow the budget big time and take too long. Think I will just do it myself. It's really not going to be that difficult to do. It's just finding the time myself. :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 17, 2013, 07:48:02 am
Well done Mandi. :-* :-* We are so proud of you ;D
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Post by: dede on December 17, 2013, 07:50:29 am
Thanks CC, I'm proud of me too :). Felt nice to finally say No.
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Post by: judydawn on December 17, 2013, 07:55:09 am
Too many people are unable to say that little word Mandi, for our own good we have to learn we can say it without feeling guilty. I'm glad you pointed out what you have done and what you are about to do but of course you shouldn't really have to.    Well done and good luck with the interview on Friday. 

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Post by: goldfish on December 17, 2013, 07:56:25 am
Quote from: dede on December 17, 2013, 07:50:29 am
Thanks CC, I'm proud of me too :). Felt nice to finally say No.

Good on you Mandi!!! Isn't it amazing how good that little two letter word can make us feel - especially after being taken for granted for so long . . . .Well done!! :D
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Post by: Emme on December 17, 2013, 08:02:00 am
Well done Mandi, good on you.  Hope they can fix the problem with your car, should not be happening with a new one
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Post by: jeninwa on December 17, 2013, 08:03:28 am
Well done Mandi, hope something good comes from your meeting on Friday. And they find what's wrong with your new car do you can get it back and enjoy it.

Congratulations to a all the mums, some very talented children.

I had some good news today, my job finishes on Thursday, my boss sold the business :( new owners don't need me.
I had a call today offering me a job doing the same sort of thing next year but less hours, which I don't mind as I get very tired these days.
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Post by: Wonder on December 17, 2013, 08:05:23 am
Well done Mandi. I hope they find the problem with your car and it's back to you soon.

Jeninwa that's sounds like it's worked perfectly.
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Post by: judydawn on December 17, 2013, 08:07:03 am
That's great news Jen, it sounds as if it's time to do less now and you are obviously very happy about your boss selling the business.  I hope the new job is just what you want.  

Out to lunch again today, another lovely meal at the Palais in Semaphore.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 17, 2013, 08:09:37 am
I'm glad that you stood up for yourself dede - good workers like yourself are like diamonds (precious and rare).  Jen thats a win win scenario for you too  :-*  
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Post by: Emme on December 17, 2013, 08:16:51 am
That is great news Jen , good luck with the new job
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Post by: gertbysea on December 17, 2013, 08:43:31 am
Mandi you did good ;D ;D ;D

Jeniwa how neat was that :-)) :-)) :-))

I had a win today with TruBlu . http://www.trublutravelling.com.au/contribute-1/cool-wines-in-the-coal-valley

One of my stories won a prize of a fuel voucher. I was gobsmacked! I can't believe anyone voted for it or even read it.


Cookie may have some news too.

Gert
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Post by: dede on December 17, 2013, 08:55:42 am
Jeninwa that's great news.

And Gert congratulations. Fuel vouchers are very handy. Well done :)

And as for my car  I'm starting to doubt there is actually something wrong. The thermo fan was on when I turned my car off which is normal at times when the car needs to cool down. But it was running for 25 minutes which seems way too long to me. I don't know. Hopefully if there is a problem they fix it, if there isn't a problem then all good. But it happened when I used the cruise control for the first time. Could be connected. But I'm not good with mechanical stuff.
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Post by: judydawn on December 17, 2013, 09:22:03 am
Congratulations Gert and Cookie - lovely to see names on the list that we know.  Great prizes!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 17, 2013, 09:54:30 am
Good news Jen on the new job :)

Congratulations Gert and Cookie on your win. :)
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Post by: goldfish on December 17, 2013, 09:57:22 am
Sounds pretty good, Jeninwa!!! Everything usually turns out for the best!! Hope it all works out for you.

Gert, congratulations!! You're way too modest!!

... and Cookie, too!! Well done !!  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 17, 2013, 10:32:06 am
Well done Mandi.
Congratulations to all the talented forum children and their proud mums and dads. Definitely all that good home cooking.
Congratulations Gert and cookie. Some talented writing there.
Sounds like a great outcome jeninwa.
Last day at kinder for DS5 tomorrow. School doesn't finish until Friday for DS6, but he found out about next years class and is happy.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 17, 2013, 11:09:06 am
Dede you should be very proud of yourself. Well done.

Jeninwa that is very good news for you. More coffee time.  ;D ;D

Gert you are a star. Well done.

Thanks folks I won a Dream Pot, so I am thrilled as we don't have one and I believe they are good.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 17, 2013, 01:39:27 pm
Well done all you lovely ladies  ;D

Haven't been on much as life here is on the go from early morning till evening. Can't wait till Saturday as everything will slow down due to the festive season  :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 17, 2013, 01:53:27 pm
You will need the well earned break by then MF especially after the dreadful weather you've had over there lately.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 17, 2013, 02:21:45 pm
Yes JD its been far too hot and I have been at Hillarys every day from 7am onwards. Can't use the air con there as all doors and windows are permanently open due to the painters who are still there. Outdoor area starting tomorrow with a team of three coming to do the decking in our backyard outdoor alfresco area and also around the pool and spa.cant wait till all trades stop for the Christmas break as its a long day every day and also school holidays. Kids been great thankfully and gave set aside areas inside and out for them. DS and DIL are on 2 minutes away which is great.  Today lots of dramas but all gas been resolved I hope but won't count my chickens until isee wat tomorrow brings.
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Post by: obbie on December 17, 2013, 08:23:51 pm
Congrats Gert and cookie on you wins.

mandi, sometimes you just have to say No..

Jeninwa, great news for a new job, new year..
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Post by: Nikkit on December 17, 2013, 10:03:57 pm
Congrats to all those who've won things and have said "no"  :)

(leave the forum for 24 hours and there's so much to catch up on!)

I can officially tell you all what I did not tell you the other day...Miss 12 won - equally with another girl, Dux of Year 6. (they were both so good that they couldn't be split, so the school gave 2 Duxes) There are 95 kids in year 6, so we are very very proud  ;D ;D
It was a huge shock to Miss 12, but she couldn't get the grin off her face.
I had terrible trouble with the aircon blowing in my eyes in the hall, so there were tears!!! So did hubby!

Then my Grandma's funeral was yesterday arvo and it was really nice. Thankfully the weather was kind to us yesterday and it was only 30 with a sea breeze, instead of 43 and no breeze like it has been for the past 4 days! Quite a celebration of her life, so many people were there, and as she knew she was going, she had written part of her own eulogy which was pretty darned funny in some spots. Most of her grandies had something to say, so it was really personal and then all her great grandies (26 of them) got up and decorated her casket with stickers that meant something to her, which was really good. So there was plenty of laughs and tears too. (can't blame the aircon for those tears as the funeral was in my Mum's garden)
Grandma did have the last say though as we grand kids (11 of us...all about 40-ish) were the pall bearers and couldn't get her out the garden gate to the hearse. We got the giggles and no doubt so did she, as the guys had to lift her up and over the fence.

Then it was a blast from the past catching up with so many people I knew when I was growing up. Funny how some people haven't changed in 30 odd years and others I had no idea who they were until they jogged my memory! Sad how we only catch up now at funerals. Not too sure why we don't have time to see all those people in happier situations. (although there were some yesterday that we couldn't wait to see the back end of...some reli's are like that aren't they!)



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Post by: BeezeeBee on December 17, 2013, 10:34:36 pm
Congrats Gert and Cookie!

Dede, good stuff :) Good luck with the interview.

Jen, congrats on your new job.

MF, glad that you're getting some downtime soon xx
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Post by: Emme on December 17, 2013, 11:33:14 pm
Congratulation to Gert and Cookie on your prizes

Nikkit, Congratulations to your DD a great achievement. I'm sure no one minded the tears  ;D
It sounds as though your Grandma's funeral was a lovely celebration of her life.  It it quite common that we often only see some family members at either weddings or funerals. 
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Post by: obbie on December 17, 2013, 11:53:54 pm
wouldn't it be nice, if some people caught up, just to say hi, instead of just at weddings or funerals. :)

Nikkit, Congrats on your DD.
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Post by: judydawn on December 18, 2013, 02:24:57 am
Congratulations to your DD (and you as parents) Nikkit - I love reading about the achievements of all your kids.

It used to be weddings and funerals when we saw people we hadn't seen for ages but now it only seems to be funerals as weddings have dropped off and when they do occur, distant rellies aren't invited.  Your Grandma sounded like a lovely lady who had a very good innings, she would have thoroughly enjoyed her funeral
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Post by: deedub on December 18, 2013, 04:20:52 am
My extended family's the same Nikkit, only catch up at funerals, too many of us spread far and wide to do otherwise I'm afraid.
Today I've wrapped 15 presents and I am DONE! Kids presents are packed in a suitcase (those that would fit) ready for the drive to Adelaide on Sunday. Just need to pick up 1 more pressie for them when I'm in the city on Friday then that is it hooray! Starting to look forward to the holidays now - sent some emails out today to friends in SA to see who's free for a catch up... Don't want to be too busy though :)
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Post by: Halex on December 18, 2013, 05:39:19 am
Off to school shortly.

Cp is being picked up in a lamborghini today, he is soooooo excited. Will try & post a photo later :)
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Post by: mcmich on December 18, 2013, 05:55:31 am
Glad your Grandmother's funeral went smoothly Nikkit. She was obviously a lovely lady that was well loved.

Today I finished my course - for this year at least, I have another 8-10 weeks next year. I sat my math exam, just a compulsory thing, even every year at work and you need 100% to pass (could be disastrous if a nurse has a bad maths day)  :o
Passed - so all good and now I can relax a little bit until after Christmas.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 18, 2013, 06:47:02 am
Congratulations Mich. that is great news.
Nikkit you are the proud Mum of a Dux, congratulations. That is wonderful.

Nikkit I am sure your Grandmother would have had a chuckle with you, especially as she was going over the fence. She sounds lovely. Hugs for her loss. Lots of lovely memories by the sound of it.

Hally, a Lamborghini ! Is it the last day of school? He may get used to it.
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Post by: Halex on December 18, 2013, 08:04:27 am
Here it is.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 18, 2013, 08:25:20 am
What a beautiful colour. I love Lamborghini s.
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Post by: Halex on December 18, 2013, 08:27:44 am
you should hear the car roar, of course cp wants one now :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 18, 2013, 08:32:49 am
They have a beautiful sound Hally.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 18, 2013, 08:36:08 am
tell him he needs to stick with the plane  ;) I agree its a beautiful colour, I don't like the ikky yellow ones that I've seen. boys and their toys eh?
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Post by: mab19 on December 18, 2013, 08:42:28 am
Congrats Gert and cookie on you wins.

Well done Deedee

Jeninwa, great news for a new job, new year..

Nikkit,Congratulations to your DD.

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Post by: dede on December 18, 2013, 09:31:19 am
Well done to your DD Nikkit, that would make any proud parent shed some tears. :)

Today I got my car back. Yay, I did miss it. No issues were found no matter what they tried the thermo fan worked as it should. But they did show me how to disconnect it if the issue happens again. Hopefully if it does I can call in to the service centre for them to check it out for me while it's still running. Other than that there is not much I can do at this stage.

Was asked to work again tonight, but I explained that 50klm round trip for 1 hour shift is just no worth it. So hopefully if they ever really need me to do that shift again I will be offered travel allowance as well.
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Post by: Emme on December 18, 2013, 09:54:12 am
Good for you Mandi, certainly not worth it for only 1 hour.   :)

Michele, glad things are going well with your course, you can relax and enjoy Christmas ;D

Hally, cp will need to get a good job if he wants one of those ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 18, 2013, 10:18:20 am
Well done Michele.
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Post by: Halex on December 18, 2013, 11:02:49 am
Cream Puff & Emme

Yes he will now be the talk of school & a cool kid.

Our friend was very good, the boys all got inside taking turns. Yes poweder blue a lovely colour :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 18, 2013, 11:42:29 am
Congrats to your DD Nikkit.I would have cried too.I'm sure your GM was smiling down at you all at the funeral ;) :)

Wonderful car Hally. 8)

Good news Mandi that you said no again.That's a long way to go for one hours work.

Good work Michele 8)
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Post by: Debbiebillg on December 18, 2013, 12:58:54 pm
Quote from: Halex on December 18, 2013, 11:02:49 am
Cream Puff & Emme

Yes he will now be the talk of school & a cool kid.

Our friend was very good, the boys all got inside taking turns. Yes poweder blue a lovely colour :)

Very cool Hally, I bet cp can't stop talking about it !
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Post by: Halex on December 18, 2013, 01:17:51 pm
Yep he loves the car :)

Just back from xmas light sightings, anyone south of the river,


Kanji Loop, Atwell, fantastic :)
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 18, 2013, 07:34:30 pm
Last day of work. So excited I'm up at 5 am. The last three weeks have been manic and I'm looking forward to the break. I flew to Hayman Island Tuesday for work and back yesterday, no lunch again and then had friends Christmas party last night. Tomorrow night is the work Christmas party. Bring on holidays! But first a full day of work is ahead of me. I wonder if there is time for lunch today.
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Post by: maddy on December 18, 2013, 09:45:33 pm
Quote from: Halex on December 18, 2013, 08:27:44 am
you should hear the car roar, of course cp wants one now :)

Naturally  :P
shame their tractors are not in the same league....had 3 new ones...each one had major problems & went to tractor heaven .....Has cost us big time  >:( >:( >:(


Nikkit...congratulations to your girl, how proud you must be  :)

It's too hot already  :-\  us Southerners are not prepared  :P
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Post by: jo_nz on December 18, 2013, 10:16:03 pm
I'm enjoying my last morning of peace at home...school finishes at 1pm and kindy at 2.30.  :D
Time for a coffee and a biscuit.
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Post by: obbie on December 18, 2013, 11:25:04 pm
this was the kids Saturday and Sunday in our pool.  with bubbles
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 18, 2013, 11:39:20 pm
No shortage of bubbles obbie. I would've loved that when I was a kid
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Post by: judydawn on December 18, 2013, 11:58:01 pm
Was it easy to get rid of the bubbles Robyn?
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Post by: obbie on December 19, 2013, 12:20:17 am
yes, just turned off the spa pump, and they disappear.
It was great fun for them.
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Post by: Wonder on December 19, 2013, 12:46:24 am
Looks great Obbie, my DH would have a fit if he saw that happen to our pool. He is always so worried about the chemical balance - would be a lot of fun to try it.
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Post by: mab19 on December 19, 2013, 12:51:48 am
Looks like lots of fun for the kids Robyn. :)

Did some shopping early this morning trying to bet the heat.  I have just about everything I need now for Christmas dinner.
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Post by: astarra on December 19, 2013, 02:03:53 am
Hmmm - had Nikkit's problem this morning - air cond in my eyes, I'm sure!!  :-))
One miss7 got called onto stage in front of the whole school (and most of the parents too) and got presented with a book prize.....neither of us had any idea it was coming. Don't know who was more surprised, me or her.  ;D ;D ;D 
Stupid air cond ... :-))  ;D ;D
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Post by: Emme on December 19, 2013, 02:24:00 am
Astarra, those moments are  very special, well done  to DD  :) 
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Post by: Nikkit on December 19, 2013, 02:41:51 am
It is a curse that air con Astarra, as long as your nose doesn't start running as well, it is ok!!

Well done to your Miss 7, you must be very proud  ;D

What are we going to blame in winter when there is no air con and our clever kids get awards?  ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2013, 02:43:58 am
What a lovely surprise for you both astarra, well done miss 7 year old. 
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Post by: obbie on December 19, 2013, 02:50:09 am
Lovely Astarra
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Post by: mab19 on December 19, 2013, 05:11:32 am
Congratulations to your DD Astarra, well done.
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Post by: mcmich on December 19, 2013, 05:24:06 am
Robyn - you're a fun mum  ;D

Astarra, that's lovely that your DD got a book prize. Lots of proud parents lately.
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Post by: obbie on December 19, 2013, 05:25:20 am
Thank you Michelle, I try to have fun with the kids every weekend.
always lots of kids at our place..
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Post by: mcmich on December 19, 2013, 05:37:12 am
It's a good way to have things Robyn, especially in the teenage years. If their friends are welcome you will know where they are and what company they're keeping.

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Post by: mcmich on December 19, 2013, 05:57:42 am
We had our ward party today and guess who won 1st prize?  ;D

There is so much in it - the photo doesn't do it justice. Apart from what you can see there is also a bottle of wine, a bottle of bailey's and a Christmas cookbook (WW) and lots of little choccies and candy canes scattered throughout the basket.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on December 19, 2013, 06:01:01 am
Hally, nice car!

Congrats Mich :)

Obbie, such fun for your kids :D

DS11 is thrilled. He received his Year 7 Student Councillor badge today :)
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Post by: obbie on December 19, 2013, 06:28:32 am
great prize Michelle
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Post by: gertbysea on December 19, 2013, 06:43:44 am
Good one Michelle

Gert
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Post by: goldfish on December 19, 2013, 06:51:11 am
I'd say well deserved, Mich!!  :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 19, 2013, 06:57:51 am
what a thrill Mich, that will be a nice feeling going through all those goodies
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Post by: mcmich on December 19, 2013, 07:10:31 am
Thanks girls  ;D
 
When I sent DH a txt telling him of my good fortune - he said " It's the McGill luck" he calls himself Lucky Don  ;D

I think for both of us the luckiest day was when we met each other.
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Post by: Emme on December 19, 2013, 07:33:02 am
Thats lovely Michele,  Lovely prize as well  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 19, 2013, 07:39:26 am
What lovely surprise for your DD and you astarra. ;) All proud Mums cry :D :D

Great prize Michele 8)
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2013, 08:12:59 am
Well done Michele, it couldn't have gone to a better home.  I love winning baskets.
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Post by: Halex on December 19, 2013, 09:03:04 am
Well done Mich, couldnt have gone to a nicer winner :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 19, 2013, 09:13:46 am
Lots of congratulations needed. Mich for the basket and your lovely words about Don.
Astarra I do hope you had your camera or phone handy for the big occasion.
BZB that is quite an honour being a student councillor, congratulations.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 19, 2013, 09:32:02 am
Congratulations Michelle. Lovely prize.
Well done to DD Astarra. Very proud moment.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 19, 2013, 09:34:27 am
Well done all. Robyn those bubbles are fantastic. No pool here though.

It's bucketing down here. But I have finished for the year. That is if I don't go in for a few hours tomorrow :/ guilt may get the better of me.
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Post by: jeninwa on December 19, 2013, 10:17:36 am
Mich lovey words mich about Don, congratulations on winning that lovely basket of goodies
Astarra and Nikki those air cons are a problem lol congratulations to your girls.
Wow BZB that is quite an honor for your son being a student councillor, congratulation.

Last day with my current boss today, I was a bit gobsmacked, they gave me a beautiful gold bangle.
On holidays now till early Feb,  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 19, 2013, 10:49:18 am
How lovely jeninwa. It's lovely you are appreciated. Enjoy your break.
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2013, 10:52:54 am
I missed BZB's news about her DS so congratulations are certainly in order for him.  So many children have made their parents
proud this Christmas.

Enjoy your break Jen and I'm glad they showed their appreciation.   

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Post by: astarra on December 19, 2013, 10:55:23 am
Congrats on your win, Michele.   :)
What a great surprise that must have been,  Jen. I have no doubt you deserve it tho.  ;D
Congrats to your dd Nikkit, and your son too BZB, these kids of ours sure are great,  aren't they?  ;D  ;D

Thanks for the messages to miss 7, she was amazed by them, and said that the forum people were nice! !  :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on December 19, 2013, 11:14:17 am
Well done Jeninwa. Naturally they appreciated your work. I am sure the kids loved you to pieces.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 19, 2013, 11:23:29 am
wow Jen  :o how nice!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 19, 2013, 02:00:10 pm
What a great gift from your boss Jen 8)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on December 19, 2013, 03:37:40 pm
Thanks Cookie, Jen, Judy and Astarra :) He looks very cool and calm about the whole councillor thing. But he's actually very excited inside :D

Jen, what a lovely gift. So nice to receive these surprises.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 19, 2013, 07:51:59 pm
Well deserved Jen.

Gert
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Post by: Wonder on December 19, 2013, 08:22:02 pm
Congratulations Mich on the basket and what a lovely thing to say about Don.

BZB, fantastic for your son and it will be a great learning experience.

Astarra congratulations for your DD, I'm sure it was well deserved.

Jen, what a lovely surprise.
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Post by: obbie on December 19, 2013, 08:45:16 pm
Jen, what a great gift.

BZB,  well done to your son.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 19, 2013, 08:48:12 pm
After walking Chance this morning I then took the train into London to see DD and Louis.
Took this photo while we were shopping.The security dog was wearing antlers :D :D
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/4a116b1f44f4aae4947b30bf65e7146b.jpg)
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Post by: obbie on December 19, 2013, 08:50:36 pm
cute
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2013, 08:54:55 pm
Nice touch CC but where are all the people, it looks very quiet in that shopping centre.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 19, 2013, 09:01:20 pm
It was fairly quiet,I was quite surprised Judy.I was expecting it to be manic but maybe it will pickup in the final few days  ;D
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Post by: Emme on December 19, 2013, 09:08:42 pm
BZB congratulations to your son :) 

Jen, a great gift, well deserved  :)

C C  thanks for the lovely photo, I am sure more people will be around soon ;) ;D
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Post by: Wonder on December 19, 2013, 10:55:01 pm
Such a cute photo CC, maybe you could do the same with Chance?
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Post by: cookie1 on December 20, 2013, 04:14:17 am
I love the photo CC. What do the security dogs do please? Do they work in the shopping centre? He looks a lovely dog.
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Post by: mcmich on December 20, 2013, 04:42:17 am
Lovely photo CC.  :D
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Post by: dede on December 20, 2013, 06:03:01 am
Well I did it. I have sent my letter of resignation.
I got my old job back just like that. Will start in 3 weeks time with guaranteed hours :)
Looking forward to working for an organization who looks after me. :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 20, 2013, 06:12:06 am
Good for you Mandi, I hope your old employer sits up and takes notice now that they cannot treat their employees the way they treated you.
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Post by: dede on December 20, 2013, 06:18:48 am
I hope so too Judy. I'm really concerned about one of my clients being so short of workers but we have been asking for more workers for months for this particular client. I'm feeling guilty but know I need to look after myself.
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Post by: Emme on December 20, 2013, 06:19:57 am
Good on you Mandi, that is great news.  Hopefully you will get some time over Christmas to relax a bit and I am sure your new/old employer realizes your true value.  
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Post by: mcmich on December 20, 2013, 06:28:30 am
Well done dede  :D

Their loss and your previous employers gain.
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Post by: judydawn on December 20, 2013, 06:35:46 am
Mandi when staff is that short, if there is no-one to do the job at all we've had people in the office come here to do a shift.  She was a care worker who used to do home visits but ended up in the office. Hopefully that will happen there too.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 20, 2013, 06:39:36 am
Well done Mandi.  They will manage believe me.

Gert
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Post by: dede on December 20, 2013, 06:53:56 am
They have no choice but to find someone as it's essential care. I can't see why they don't broker workers from another agency. I know other organizations do when they are short staffed.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 20, 2013, 07:13:26 am
Mandi that is wonderful news. Well done. I'm sure you will be much happier.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 20, 2013, 07:23:26 am
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I love the photo CC. What do the security dogs do please? Do they work in the shopping centre? He looks a lovely dog.
Security dogs are a fact if life walking around London Cookie.This one probably is a sniffer dog for explosives.Very often if my DD drives into Canary Wharf the car will be stopped and the steering wheel swabbed for traces of bomb making materials.As Canary Wharf is the financial centre for England it's all about security.

Well done Mandi on your new job :-* :-*
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Post by: mcmich on December 20, 2013, 07:27:47 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on December 20, 2013, 07:23:26 am
Quote from: cookie1 on December 20, 2013, 04:14:17 am
I love the photo CC. What do the security dogs do please? Do they work in the shopping centre? He looks a lovely dog.
Security dogs are a fact if life walking around London Cookie.This one probably is a sniffer dog for explosives.Very often if my DD drives into Canary Wharf the car will be stopped and the steering wheel swabbed for traces of bomb making materials.As Canary Wharf is the financial centre for England it's all about security.

Well done Mandi on your new job :-* :-*

Wow CC, very different life and security - we don't have that in Sydney.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 20, 2013, 07:46:02 am
great to hear mandi :D
still trying to get organised re Christmas gifts and seeing what I do and don't have finding the time is the hard part since school has finished now, I'm usually pretty organised but apparently not this year ::)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 20, 2013, 09:46:21 am
Great news Mandi.
Busy day where everything went wrong today. Woke up to ants in kitchen, pantry and hallway. Spent best part of morning cleaning out pantry and removing ants. Thank god for Tupperware as it kept the food safe. Have very clean shelves now.  Did find 5 cans of evap milk when I I thought I only had one! Spilled a packet of penne in the utensil drawer later in the arvo. Have a neat and clean utensil drawer now too. Grocery shopping had to double back three times to get missed items and then still forgot fly spray, which I only needed because I emptied the last one in the pantry on those little critters.  KIS has arrived, so off to bed to read it and hopefully nothing else goes wrong ☺️
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 20, 2013, 09:49:46 am
Enjoy your reading Kimmyh after all that hard work ;) ;D
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Post by: mab19 on December 20, 2013, 09:53:25 am
Well done Dede. 
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Post by: goldfish on December 20, 2013, 11:24:52 am
Congratulations, Mandi!! Isn't it great when things fall into place like that! Excellent move!! :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 20, 2013, 11:28:56 am
I used to get ants every Christmas Kimmy but so far nothing yet and hopefully it stays that way.  It means your pantry is nice and clean and tidy again but generally we don't have time for these extra jobs landing in our laps.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 20, 2013, 11:51:42 am
The extra jobs always seem to come at Christmas when things are busy. I'm glad that you have the ants sorted Kimmy.
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Post by: Bonsai on December 20, 2013, 11:58:10 am
Lovely day today - Christmas lunch with workmates who gave me this lovely hamper (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/20/apa6upeq.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/20/pedy4ybe.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on December 20, 2013, 12:32:44 pm
Nice basket Kimmy, your workmates chose well there.

A friend gave me a nice gift today,  2 types of Brie,  2 different pastes and some crackers she'd arranged in a lovely Christmas box.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 20, 2013, 12:45:57 pm
Wonderful gift from your workmates Bonsai 8)
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Post by: gertbysea on December 20, 2013, 12:52:15 pm
What a lovely bunch of gifts. Bonsai your friends must know you well. Great hamper.

Gett
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Post by: mcmich on December 20, 2013, 05:07:54 pm
Nice hamper Bonsai  :D
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Post by: Bonsai on December 20, 2013, 11:27:50 pm
Thanks everyone - a few of us have thermomixes and we're always discussing recipes, so they thought a food hamper would be nice. Saffron, vanilla bean, Persian fairy floss, Beetroot noodles, pink salt flakes, passion fruit pulp, pandanus flavoring, kafir lime leaves, lemon vin cotto  and a bowl. I have lovely friends!
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Post by: droverjess on December 20, 2013, 11:49:46 pm
Well done dede, I hope this means you can enjoy Christmas even more.

This evening we had our first big test of the kitchen. It worked very well. I used two ovens and the Aga.
7 for supper. Boiled/roast gammon (4kgs) to keep us going a few days too. Uni's quick rolls, layered potatoes with milk and onion, swede, broccoli and carrots and I made a new pudding- chocolate and orange bread and butter pudding. Have posted recipe as best I can it was one of my 'wing it' made up recipes. I did try to make a note  of what I did. LOL  ;D

It was very good anyway.
4 at the table, 3 at breakfast bar.
One of the nicest things was everyone was still there and chatting while I washed up and loaded the DW. Very companionable.
Still clearing dining room of boxes and mess so we can have two tables in there on Christmas Day.
New stove going in Sunday. Last bathroom finished today and needs cleaning tomorrow. Door still needs putting on though, but needs few mm off the bottom as we had to ply the floor before the Lino went down.

Boiler commissioned tonight, not sure it is working yet. Will report IDC.
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Post by: judydawn on December 20, 2013, 11:56:56 pm
It sounded like a bit of christening of the new home DJ, lovely to be able to have that many visitors whilst things are still not finished.
Imagine what you will be able to do when you are fully renovated  8)
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Post by: gertbysea on December 21, 2013, 12:15:08 am
All wonderful DJ? So nice to be back cooking eh and for friends and family.

Gert
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Post by: Emme on December 21, 2013, 01:07:04 am
Kimmy, hoping today is better for you.  Hope you enjoyed the book  ;D

Bonsai, lovely gift from workmates, some lovely ingredients there

DJ, sounds as though it is all coming together, sounds great. :)
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 21, 2013, 01:32:23 am
Lovely gift Bonsai. That was a busy day Kimmy. DJ have you got something planned to test out the new stove?

DD is very tired today. I don't know whether it's the Christmas  work party hangover or she is coming down with a cold. She was happy shopping the markets with us this morning. But when we went to help at the community gardens working bee she wouldn't let me put her down.

I took her home fed her some Mango, read a book and she was out to it by 10:30.
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Post by: obbie on December 21, 2013, 02:47:04 am
Great that it all is coming together DJ.

We have cleaned the house, decluttered the kids rooms, and the kids playroom.
feels great.
sorted out clothes and toys to give away.

Now about to start to bake.. :)

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Post by: dede on December 21, 2013, 05:41:45 am
Gave the house a well needed clean and tidy this morning. Finished making Christmas pudding which is boiling on the stove. Then wrapping Christmas presents. And enjoying my weekend off :)
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Post by: astarra on December 21, 2013, 06:11:43 am
Today....took miss4 to the doc after she was up most of the night crying in pain, she has an ear infection.  :(
Had a friend turn up so she stayed for lunch, and other than that just normal housework!  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 21, 2013, 09:52:52 am
Your family kitchen supper sounded great DJ. :) Did the boiler fire up :D
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 21, 2013, 10:36:28 am
Poor thing Astarra. Hope she feels better soon. We are all a bunch of sickos. Colds here and DH a touch of gastro. Stands to reason, now we are on holidays.
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Post by: judydawn on December 21, 2013, 10:41:06 am
astarra, I hope the little one will recover quickly - Santa is on his way and she needs to be completely well.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 21, 2013, 11:00:29 am
Oh no Astarra.Poor little mite,give your DD a hug from me :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on December 21, 2013, 11:16:23 am
Astarra and INAID I hope your children recover quickly.

Bonsai you do have lovely work mates. Some lovely useful things in your hamper.

I didn't do much today. DD and I went shopping. We had a win with some cookbooks. Big W had a 3 for 2 deal. So instead of buying the one we were going to share, we bought 3. They are now wrapped and under the tree to stop either of us looking through them.
Goofed off the rest of the day and only did the washing and dinner. I did make some custard to go in an icecream cake tomorrow for Christmas.
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Post by: droverjess on December 21, 2013, 07:45:50 pm
Hope the little ones are better.

No CC, no boiler yet, engineer here now...... No baths tonight. Not what we need.

Cleaned house almost all day. 4 bathrooms, landing, bootroom and got 3/4 way through our bedroom and ran out of steam, it is all major post builders cleaning. Really hard going, especially as I was boiling kettles for hot water. Last tradesmen come tomorrow to put second stove in, as they left o n Monday. Tradies Restart again 6 jan, for floors, boxing in bathroom pipes, and more plastering, plus the final electrics so we might have bedside lights ( look forward to that) but we are making progress.

Just had steak for dinner, with sweet corn and the leftover veg from last night. Topped off with a mini mince pie from Waitrose. DS ate the leftover Jaffa bread and butter pudding. DS says Christmas is all about the food and company, so that sets the bar rather high for the cook.

Dashed out at 4 pm and picked up the two bathroom blinds as the curtain shop now on hol til 6 jan and I do hope to paint the bathrooms before then, and DH put up the blinds.
Also finally got a Christmas tree. Bring it in tomorrow after the stove is done. Then another major clean of that room so we can use it with bare plaster on the day...... Plus the dining room is still to clear. .....

Right now I fancy a BBQ Xmas in Aussie... Be a lot easier and much warmer.
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Post by: mcmich on December 21, 2013, 07:59:23 pm
You got lots done DJ - no wonder you ran out of steam.

The Christmas break is a bit annoying with everything closing down. You will have to post a photo of your tree once it is in the house. We would all like to see your birthday present.
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Post by: judydawn on December 21, 2013, 10:50:58 pm
I would have run out of steam way before this DJ so you have done well.  Just relax for a few days and enjoy Christmas Day in your new home. The tradies are having a break and you definitely deserve one too.
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Post by: JulieO on December 21, 2013, 11:18:09 pm
 :o  Busy, busy DJ!  :D

I've been and done my food shopping as soon as the supermarket opened this morning to beat the crowds of tomorrow/Tuesday.  Was able to get everything I wanted so I can take it easy now (until tomorrow when grandson/daughter arrive)  ;D

We are forecast heavy rain today.  Very heavy skies at the moment, so I hope it happens  :)
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Post by: Halex on December 21, 2013, 11:24:06 pm
Lovely here, just relaxing, swimming, reading, eating & drinking :) :)

Brought everything with us, so no need to fight the crowds.

Cp has made friends, so he is having such fun with the other kids & mum & dad get us time.

Its a great way to spend the time before chrstmas :)

Christmas lunch out & boxing day home to have a christmas day all over.

Santa presents here & 1 extra for cp, the rest at home for boxing day :)

Table set & ready waiting for when we get home :)
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Post by: droverjess on December 21, 2013, 11:40:15 pm
Sounds wonderful Hally ...
Paradise....
Enjoy  ;D

I will DJ but probably not til Boxing Day...  
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Post by: Halex on December 22, 2013, 12:04:18 am
DJ, you need a week here with me :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 22, 2013, 12:19:32 am
Sounds lovely Hally.
You are one busy gal DJ. Don't forget to stop and rest a little.
Lovely hamper Bonsai.

Well yesterday went much better. Forgot to clean the potato box and found a few escapee ants in there. Bit of cooking and then bam....dropped my favourite Pyrex jug on the tiles. What a mess. Who'd have known one little jug could break up into so many pieces. At least I have a reason to go into the Boxing Day sales now 😉
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 22, 2013, 02:40:04 am
Verandah cleaned by DH. Poor thing he isn't well. Bathroom upstairs done and bi fold doors wiped down. Meal plan done for the week. I just need to pick up a couple of extra things and then I'm done.

Community garden Christmas party this afternoon. Baking if I have time.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 22, 2013, 03:00:46 am
You all sound so busy. I am tidying the house today, part done. I did all the shopping for food early Friday and tomorrow early I will pop out to the grocer and get lovely fresh salad stuff and fruit. Tomorrow is cooking up eggs , potatoes etc and making jellies and custard. Then Tuesday I make all the salads, trifle etc for lunch on Christmas Day. I love Christmas and doing the food for it. We have all cold food so absolutely no cooking here on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. I write myself big lists ( a teacher characteristic I think) and work through them.

DJ sit back over Christmas and enjoy all the things that have already been achieved. It is a lot. Congratulations.

Oh, I'm making. Vanilla icecream today and turning it into an icecream cake for Christmas Day.
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Post by: astarra on December 22, 2013, 04:14:22 am
I'm not a teacher but I go around in circles if I don't have lists to work through.  :-))
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Post by: judydawn on December 22, 2013, 04:21:41 am
I'm a list person too. Could not survive without them.
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Post by: mcmich on December 22, 2013, 05:47:47 am
I love lists too. Sometimes I write things down just so I can cross them off.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 22, 2013, 06:13:57 am
Love it Mich. it makes me feel good to cross things off. It is a sense of achievement.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 22, 2013, 09:44:16 am
I'm a post it note girl. Have them stuck everywhere including the dashboard of the car.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 22, 2013, 11:29:19 am
Well achieved all that I wanted to, although still so much to do!

I love lists too Cookie.

DH still sick. Hope he is better tomorrow. Thankfully none of us have it. One child I nearly gave away today.

Will try and make all our dips tomorrow.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 22, 2013, 11:49:14 am
That's good INIAID.
I Don't know what's got over me lately. I've cleaned the fridge and freezer, made the Christmas crackers with the kids, tidied away all my sewing and craft stuff and tackled a few jobs I keep putting off, as well as doing a little cooking. Last week I swept up the back verandah and then my good work was destroyed as we had a big storm with strong winds. Today I roped in the kids and a couple of the neighbours kids to sweep up all the outside areas again, and clean the outdoor table and chairs too.
Must be because Christmas is at our house this year :D

BTW I'm not a list girl by nature, but I think I need one this week :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 22, 2013, 12:10:12 pm
You will ES with all those visitors.  Did you have to bribe all the kids to do the sweeping  ;D

Inaid I hope your DH turns the corner soon and I'm glad to hear no-one else has come down with it yet.

Today I went out for my last luncheon before Christmas with Katie and her DH, lovely meal and it was nice to catch up with them both before Christmas.
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Post by: mcmich on December 22, 2013, 05:08:48 pm
As I'm up early again, I will wrap presents this morning. Was going to do them last night but I loose motivation as the day goes on.
Luckily DH has wrapped about half already.  :D
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Post by: mcmich on December 22, 2013, 08:36:45 pm
Well, 3 hours later and I'm done. I listened to SBS weather as I was wrapping, they were playing Christmas carols.  ;D

This is a before and after of my storeroom. I must say I prefer the nice empty clear space that is usually there. The hamper I won at work is in there too because of the chocolates - it's lovely and cool.
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Post by: mcmich on December 22, 2013, 08:43:29 pm
I have to say, I threw caution to the wind and used up the wrapping paper I've had for years. Usually I theme it to match the tree.  I still have loads left.
This year, no matter what the occasion every gift will be wrapped in Christmas paper -birthdays, engagements farewell and baby showers - even if I have to turn it inside out to use the white side and add a bow.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 22, 2013, 09:24:27 pm
Nice wrapping Michele. 8)
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Post by: obbie on December 22, 2013, 09:35:21 pm
good idea Michelle, we are wrapping today..
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Post by: droverjess on December 22, 2013, 09:40:54 pm
Lovley pressies mcmich please come and wrap mine..... Not sure when I'll make it happen.

Dining room making progress.... New stove in. Heating working well, it is still Bermuda. We are refining settings now.
Managed to send a few round robin emails with news tonight to friends and family.

Another big day tomorrow on the house.

Made roast beef tonight, and Nutella muffins as well as Uni's quick rolls as a loaf. It was the best loaf ever...
I have asked Gert to post pics as I seem to be able to email but not post on the forum. The net is too slow.. Everyone must be on it and were the last on the line from the rural exchange..

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Post by: Wonder on December 22, 2013, 09:43:09 pm
DJ, sounds like you are finally getting there - well done.

Mich that wrapping looks great, not sure when I'll get ours done.

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Post by: judydawn on December 22, 2013, 09:48:50 pm
Well that's a job well done Michele and if you have hoards of wrapping paper, yes you must use it up somehow then start again with your themed wrappings further down the track.  It's all clutter to store in between Christmases so best got rid of.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 22, 2013, 09:53:04 pm
Another busy productive day for you DJ.It must be great having warmth in the house ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 22, 2013, 09:59:07 pm
It sounds like you need a few Christmas bags for easy packing of presents DJ - do you use them in the UK?  When there's a lot of other things to do, wrapping presents is a real pain in the backside.  Sleep well tonight, tomorrow is another day to get a few more jobs done before you have a well earned break from house renovating on Christmas Day.  Just cooking on that day will be bliss.
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Post by: maddy on December 22, 2013, 10:12:54 pm
Kimmy - ants are in the same category as head lice...what is their purpose for existing I ask???  And yes, Pyrex does not love tiles...or sudden temperature change, so I've found  :o

DJ - love reading your progress, and finally your cooking adventures  :-*

We had DH family get together yesterday, which we haven't been to for many years (for many reasons)....but it was surprisingly pleasant, and I think that as time goes on, we can let go of certain things  :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 22, 2013, 10:39:06 pm
That's great to hear maddy, life is too short to harbour ill feelings but so many families do have issues these days.
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Post by: Halex on December 22, 2013, 11:04:11 pm
I am a list maker, total organiser. I have lists in categories & shopping lists by shops etc, lol.
 I was wrapped by 10th Dec. it all has to be done before the holidays.
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Post by: droverjess on December 22, 2013, 11:06:44 pm
Warmth and cooking both great thanks CC and Maddy.
Yes wonder we are getting there, but phase two starts 6 jan and we have to clean up the house and make room to get through these two weeks. Am hoping this will make the next clean up easier.

Am now in bed with clean sheets.... Bliss.
Bags a good idea JD but I already have paper and Sellotape.
And so much to do before the cooking on Wednesday... LOL.
If I get the rooms sorted and clean then we can put tree up. It is outside in a shed and in a bucket of water at present.

Ooh I nearly succumbed in a weak moment to open a pressie.... But didn't...

And I have over bought nuts.... So must make some spiced ones tomorrow and give away....

Ooh H I did have lists but threw them away as nothing went to time... Am now winging it, what we haven't got we can do without..

Spiced nut anyone....
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Post by: Halex on December 22, 2013, 11:09:35 pm
DJ, you are just so busy, you must be exhausted :(

If the list isnt running to schedule, re-do the list. Theres nothing better than a big bold tick by a job completed :)

Take care, smell the roses :)

HHW :)
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Post by: droverjess on December 22, 2013, 11:17:44 pm
Exhausted and .... nutty.....
LOL but will be ok.
Am having Boxing Day and the day after off all being well.
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Post by: obbie on December 23, 2013, 12:04:19 am
at work, but about to go home now. Just done some paperwork. Home soon, to spend time cooking.
Had  a great party last nite  (small but good)

I used my new table runner, thank you SS. :D
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Post by: judydawn on December 23, 2013, 12:48:59 am
I'm making a couple of salads and a dessert for a BBQ on Christmas Eve with DD and all her inlaws - we will all be down at DD's holiday home for the day & night and her FIL is dropping me back into town late on Christmas morning so that I can have lunch with Geoff at the home.  It's nice preparing food for 11 people for a change  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 23, 2013, 01:31:10 am
Mich please can you come round? I hate wrapping and it is the last thing done here. Every year I say I will wrap as I go but then I don't. :'( :'( :'(
I have just popped out to buy the fresh fruit and veg I need for Christmas. It seemed to cost twice as much. :'( Perhaps I bought some occasionally things, like fresh pineapple. ;)
Must go and unpack it and start on the Monday list.
I received a heap of Model A cheques yesterday so they need to be processed and the receipts sent out. Might con DH into going to bank them for me. :D :D

DJ you have done so much I am in awe of you. Enjoy your couple of days of down time.
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Post by: mab19 on December 23, 2013, 02:49:27 am
Just popped in for a few minutes to see what everyone is doing. :D

Had a surprise visit from a friend who I haven't seen for nearly a year so that was nice.

I am now about to get the stuffing ready for the turkey. 
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Post by: obbie on December 23, 2013, 03:11:21 am
I am here for a while, the kids are up the road, and DH is oiling our decks...
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 23, 2013, 04:12:01 pm
Just back from walking Chance.Oh my it's blowing a gale and raining hard out there.If you're traveling tonight in the UK take care.
I hope Yvette has arrived safe and sound.
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Post by: obbie on December 23, 2013, 08:53:07 pm
DH is oiling the back deck now, our front deck and boardwalk look great.

extra kids will be here soon, so I need to feed them.
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Post by: mcmich on December 23, 2013, 09:50:58 pm
Back from getting the groceries. Was on Coles doorstep at 6am. Silly really as none of the fresh produce was out and the Deli counter was really busy and I was No 98. After 7am when the fruit and vegies were put out there was hardly anyone to be seen.
I think we created our own crowd.

Have a lovely Christmas Eve everyone and hopefully not too stressful.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on December 23, 2013, 09:57:26 pm
Gosh it must have been busy Michele, No. 98  :o  Best wishes to you and your family too.
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Post by: droverjess on December 23, 2013, 11:19:47 pm
Hi all. Weather still really terrible. DH had  appt today 2+ hrs away and is staying in hotel as driving so bad, he didn't expect to be away and didn't take a bag, but is safer that way. He'll be back tomorrow. It should improve for Wednesday but then be terrible again on Friday. We've truly never known it so stormy. The cow is very happy to be indoors, but is like a Hoover and swallows hay at an alarming rate. I fed her four times today, and as soon as she hears the gate go, or if she feels hungry she starts to bellow.

House cleaning still coming on but DS persuaded me that the living room was far too much work and we'd make do with two living rooms. It made it easier and he put the boxes in the living room from the dining room so that is all clear now. It has been a huge relief. So we all sat and watched the movie about secretariat the famous race horse.  Best thing to do on a terrible day. DD helped wrap some of my presents. Made two lots of puddings into the freezer. Just sticky toffee sauce to make now. Made two loaves of bread today too. They love this bread recipe so much it just vanishes!!!  Thanks Uni. It goes so well with cold beef and cold ham.
Veggies to peel and stuffing and bread sauce to make tomorrow. 
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 23, 2013, 11:46:18 pm
dj your truly amazing wishing you a wonderful Christmas with your family in your little 'escape to the country' xx

I finally got all the presents wrapped last night after we went Christmas light hunting the kids loved it :D
so today I bake and tonight I help dh put together a bike, scooter and dolls house, should be fun:D:D
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Post by: obbie on December 23, 2013, 11:57:44 pm
Suzzane, been there and done that.. We wrapped yesterday, kids were at friends.

Today really relaxing, everything is all done.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 24, 2013, 12:07:03 am
last year dh got of lightly and didn't have to assemble anything but different story this year.
I braved the shops yesterday having to buy a few things  that the in laws didn't have time to get since they both still work full time,  men every where the Pandora store was three deep ::) as was most of the jewelry stores
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Post by: maddy on December 24, 2013, 12:19:00 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on December 24, 2013, 12:07:03 am
men every where the Pandora store was three deep ::) as was most of the jewelry stores

Yes...the pandora brand will make another billion this Christmas....and why do men leave their women's presents this late??? Particularly when the majority of them HATE shopping in general, let alone joining the frenzied shoppers at the last gasp  :-X

My mother decided to ring  yesterday, and was checking that we weren't buying gifts for each other this year, considering we are having major machinery issues  :o  :-\  >:(  :-X  Um, she decides this 2 days prior & I have already bought gifts & spent 2 days cooking up goodies for their hamper  :-))  speechless.


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Post by: judydawn on December 24, 2013, 01:19:18 am
They will never learn maddy, most of them aren't savvy like us women  ;)

Mum, well yes it is a little too late to ask now and you'd think she would know her DD better than that - we are talking here of the person who keeps all the shops in business throughout the year.  ;D
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Post by: astarra on December 24, 2013, 01:22:15 am
Oh Maddy....how did you respond??  :-\ :-*
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Post by: obbie on December 24, 2013, 01:25:07 am
Oh Maddy, you will have more goodies to eat..
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 24, 2013, 01:26:54 am
that would have been a very interesting conversation to overhear  :)
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Post by: maddy on December 24, 2013, 01:52:32 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on December 24, 2013, 01:26:54 am
that would have been a very interesting conversation to overhear  :)

....it was a very short conversation!
 Know I should be grateful that I still have my Mum around, but geeze....she is one of the most frustrating people I know.
We already had the present conversation 3 weeks ago, and she said she will also give me my Birthday present (which was in October), along with the Christmas presents.  Then I said don't buy a present for the kids, just  give them money, as they are both saving up for things....then she said yesterday she bought them iTunes cards  :-X 

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Post by: judydawn on December 24, 2013, 02:00:13 am
Go into a room, shut the door and scream yourself silly maddy - it helps.  That's what I did when Geoff had to go to hospital the day before I was flying out for the WA retreat last year.  Got my frustration and disappointment out then got on with it and coped with the situation before me.  Mums can be frustrating and all we can do is to aspire to not  taking after them  ;)
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Post by: maddy on December 24, 2013, 02:07:24 am
Quote from: judydawn on December 24, 2013, 02:00:13 am
Mums can be frustrating and all we can do is to aspire to not  taking after them  ;)

Yes, I have made that promise to my kids  ;)
I don't think I've ever finished a sentence where she hasn't talked over the top of me, and wonders why she doesn't recall what I've said, or says I never told her certain things to begin with :-X
...need a soundproof room I think Judy  ;)
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Post by: Halex on December 24, 2013, 02:14:13 am
Oooh. maddy scream & have a drink. Maybe you could show your mum her gifts & then say as were not gift giving this year, I am giving them to someone else ;D. She would be very upset not to receive a hamper :) i say this but of course would never do it ;)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 24, 2013, 02:18:23 am
I can't stand it when I know people aren't listening to me. I always listen to people, and so it is frustrating when you know they have their ear tuned elsewhere on another conversation or you can see that this conversation is just going over the top of their head or in one ear out the other. Talking over the top is annoying as well. I think you may have to punch the pillow a few times to get through tomorrow by the sounds of it maddy  :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Nikkit on December 24, 2013, 02:59:15 am
Hugs Maddy. Nothing like family to chuck a spanner in the works.

Especially at Christmas...seems to bring the "best" out in everyone I find! :o
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Post by: BeezeeBee on December 24, 2013, 04:01:20 am
I hear you, Maddy.

My mum stays for 2-3 months each time she visits. And she drives me nuts! Her standard of cleanliness is so much lower than mine. Plus other quirkiness. Love her....but I feel like screaming sometimes...
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Post by: mab19 on December 24, 2013, 04:19:32 am
When we lived out in the country I have been known to go out into the paddocks and scream.  Did me the world of good :D :D
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Post by: djinni373 on December 24, 2013, 06:21:44 am
I have been madly cramming all my Christmas preparations into a few days. Started my hampers on Sunday, finished them on Monday. Had so much fun zooming around getting these organised. Did have a bit of a mess to clean up today though  ;D

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Post by: *suzanne* on December 24, 2013, 06:26:14 am
great hampers djinni :D
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Post by: dede on December 24, 2013, 07:12:12 am
Was supposed to have the day off today but as per usual there was no one to cover the shift. So went in early this morning to get it over with so I could get back home to prepare food for Christmas lunch tomorrow. :)
Work in the morning for a couple hours then off to my sisters place for lunch. Can't wait :)
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Post by: mcmich on December 24, 2013, 07:45:37 am
Great hampers djinni  :D

I feel for you working on Christmas Day dede - At least you will be home for lunch. Little comfort but you won't be alone. All the firies, police, ambulance, nurses and doctors will be out there with you.
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Post by: judydawn on December 24, 2013, 07:48:23 am
Lovely hampers Gayle - you made it by the skin of your teeth  ;D
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Post by: droverjess on December 24, 2013, 07:49:01 am
So glad you are changing jobs dede.

Maddy... Huge hugs and understanding. Have you heard the expression coals of fire - meaning finest generosity..... Give the pressies anyway.

Lovely hampers and cooking everyone.

Think my DH went shopping too when he was stuck with weather issues yesterday. LOL.

Happy days everyone
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 24, 2013, 07:58:54 am
My Mum was the same Maddy.Never really listened to what I was saying.I always took a deep breath and counted to ten. :-X

Great hampers Gayle 8) Lucky people receiving them.

I hope you get a great surprise DJ ;D

Off to walk Chance ;)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on December 24, 2013, 08:49:15 am
Oh I don't mind working. It's only a couple hours anyway. I will be here when the kids open their presents and we will all be together for lunch. I'm going to take some raspberries in to my client in the morning as we have heaps. :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on December 24, 2013, 09:01:20 am
Well I've just managed to slice the top of my finger off  :-))  not completely and I've popped it back on and  steri-striped it back together.  :-[  I don't think I need a tetanus injection as the knife was clean.

That's it for me in the kitchen tonight. I'm going to have a drink to dull the throb.
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Post by: maddy on December 24, 2013, 09:17:31 am
Oh Michele  :o your timing is perfection too  ;) hope the liquor helps the pain! OUCH.

DJ....I like that saying  :). As tempted as I am to re-gift the egg boiler she gave me last year (My Mum is the queen of re-gifting the presents I spend time & thought on)....I just wouldn't do it....I am tempted to see what her expression would be though  :P *evil laugh*

DJinni....lovely hampers  8)

Well the "friend" who broke our baler & cost us a big job, has once again let hubby down and I'm afraid that's the final nail!
He has been asking hubby for work as he needs money, yet the 3 jobs he was assigned to do, have not been done for weeks...he promised faithfully last night they would be done this morning...and guess what, hasn't been done & we spotted him drinking beer over at the neighbours....DH livid, and as he has just headed out to work well into the night, they rang to see if he wanted to come over  & join them for Christmas drinks  :o >:(.....you can imagine what his response was  :P

Oh I shouldn't be whinging Xmas eve, sorry.....happier note....I finally have made that gingerbread house I've promised for years  :P
It's not decorated yet, but I have started it  ;) DD patiently waiting!
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Post by: judydawn on December 24, 2013, 09:35:16 am
Michele, are you OK - is Don with you? 

Not everything is running smoothly for us is it girls?

Maddy, that's one 'friend' DH doesn't need. 

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Post by: JulieO on December 24, 2013, 09:37:41 am
Ouch Mcmich!  I bet it will make it difficult for you tomorrow too.  :-*
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Post by: mcmich on December 24, 2013, 09:44:20 am
I've patched myself back together. Don wanted to take me to casualty (you can imagine the wait tonight)  :-)) I will wear gloves tomorrow. Had a glass of wine and the pain is much better thankyou  :D

Seems like some of us just can't miss a trick at the moment - my finger is nothing compared to missing out on Christmas with the family. I feel for you all that have loved ones sick and working.  :-*
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Post by: obbie on December 24, 2013, 09:47:37 am
Michelle, take care. Please........
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Post by: dede on December 24, 2013, 09:49:42 am
Michelle that does sound ouchy. I hope it doesn't cause to many issues for you over the next few days.  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 24, 2013, 10:03:02 am
That sounds very painful Michele :'(

Oh Maddy! Big hugs :-* :-* As Judy says you certainly don't need this "friend" mucking up our life.
On a more cheery note,can't wait to see the finished Gingerbread House ;D

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Post by: Kimmyh on December 24, 2013, 10:24:04 am
Oh Maddy the day just didn't get better for you. So sorry. Hoping tomorrow is better. Scream and have that drink.
Great hamper gayle.
Ouch Michele. Hope it's not the nose picking finger 😜
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 24, 2013, 10:27:53 am
to add to the woes of Christmas eve someone just drove into the rear of dd's car not too much damage but she can't drive it because the air bags went off, and the poor love has to work tomorrow luckily she can take dh's car. People are so impatient at the moment on the roads let's just slow down and pay attention and keep safe everybody xx
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Post by: dede on December 24, 2013, 10:45:07 am
Oh no Suzanne, that's terrible luck for her at this time of year. :)
Yes people really are impatient. Glad when the silly season is over and people slow down a bit
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 24, 2013, 10:49:38 am
Your poor DD Suzanne.I hope she is OK.Thank goodness she has access to another car for tomorrow.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 24, 2013, 11:25:36 am
Mich are you sure you don't need to go to ED? I hope your last tetanus was fairly recent!

Maddy how disgusting. Here your DH was trying to help this twerp and he does that to you. Not a nice person. Karma will get him.

Suzanne I am glad your DD is ok. It can shake them up a bit.

Take care everyone and keep safe.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 24, 2013, 11:29:38 am
That's just terrible Suzanne. Glad DD is ok. Cars are easier to mend than people.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 24, 2013, 11:48:22 am
Thanks ladies funny you said that kimmy the police officer said the exact same thing, dh just took her up to the doctor as her neck was a bit sore and to make matters worse the lady who caused it wasn't insured::)
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Post by: judydawn on December 24, 2013, 12:22:36 pm
Why is it the uninsured ones who often cause crashes - you'd think they'd be ultra careful then again they probably don't care.  I hope DD wakes up in the morning without any aches and pains anywhere, sorry to hear this news tonight of all nights Suzanne.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 24, 2013, 12:33:06 pm
stay indoors girls with a glass of and wrap yourselves in cotton wool tonight  :-*

Twas the Night before Christmas Poem

Make it Snow !

Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.
The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
In hopes that St Nicholas soon would be there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads.
And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap,
Had just settled our brains for a long winter’s nap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below.
When, what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer.

With a little old driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment it must be St Nick.
More rapid than eagles his coursers they came,
And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name!

"Now Dasher! now, Dancer! now, Prancer and Vixen!
On, Comet! On, Cupid! on, on Donner and Blitzen!
To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall!
Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"

As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly,
When they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky.
So up to the house-top the coursers they flew,
With the sleigh full of Toys, and St Nicholas too.

And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof
The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.
As I drew in my head, and was turning around,
Down the chimney St Nicholas came with a bound.

He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot,
And his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot.
A bundle of Toys he had flung on his back,
And he looked like a peddler, just opening his pack.

His eyes-how they twinkled! his dimples how merry!
His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry!
His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow,
And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow.

The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth,
And the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath.
He had a broad face and a little round belly,
That shook when he laughed, like a bowlful of jelly!

He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf,
And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself!
A wink of his eye and a twist of his head,
Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread.

He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work,
And filled all the stockings, then turned with a jerk.
And laying his finger aside of his nose,
And giving a nod, up the chimney he rose!

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle,
And away they all flew like the down of a thistle.
But I heard him exclaim, ‘ere he drove out of sight,
"Happy Christmas to all on the forum, and to all a good-night!"


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Post by: astarra on December 24, 2013, 12:43:05 pm
Not nice things to read on this thread.   :(
hope your finger heals quickly,  Michele.  Hope your dd is not too shaken up,  Suzanne.
Maddy, friends like that ain't no friend.  >:(
take care everyone.
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Post by: judydawn on December 24, 2013, 12:43:33 pm
Lovely, thank you CP  :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 24, 2013, 12:55:06 pm
Thanks CP. :-* :-*
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Post by: BeezeeBee on December 24, 2013, 01:01:20 pm
Oh no, Michelle! That sounds painful :(

Maddy, at least you guys know his true colours now.

Suzanne, your poor dd. Isn't it compulsory to have 3rd party insurance when renewing the car licence?
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 24, 2013, 01:03:03 pm
cp that is my favorite book for Christmas and I've read it every night in December to the kids,  lily knows it pretty much of by heart now and she too loves it :-)
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Post by: Wonder on December 24, 2013, 01:17:30 pm
Wow I've missed so much in a few hours. All the best to everyone not having the best of times, hope all are well for Christmas Day with their loved ones close by. I'm just waiting for Dd to get home and DS to go to sleep so I can get the Santa presents out.

I was at my sisters house tonight and her sonn (23) fell down the stairs breaking his ankle badly and he's now in hospital awaiting surgery in the morning!
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 24, 2013, 01:21:13 pm
oh dear wonder that's awful a broken bone in the middle of summer certainly not a good thing :(
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Post by: judydawn on December 24, 2013, 01:43:55 pm
So many things gone wrong today, let's hope that's the end of all the problems and that we all have an enjoyable Christmas day.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 24, 2013, 03:51:58 pm
That's bad news about your nephews accident Wonder.I hope the operation goes well and he gets home soon.
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Post by: mcmich on December 24, 2013, 06:51:57 pm
Dear oh Dear - glad your DD alright Suzanne and Wonder your nephew poor love having to have surgery on Christmas Day.
I hope they've given him the good stuff for pain.

Thanks for the poem CP - you can't help buy have cheery thoughts after reading it.  ;D
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Post by: goldfish on December 24, 2013, 07:33:46 pm
Ouch!!  I've just caught up here . . . Mich . I know you'll take good care of your finger but please have it seen to as soon as you can.  The pain must have been something else!!

Maddy, this fellow is certainly not worth the  blood pressure!!  Poor man seems to have no awareness, conscience . .or anything else.  Seems to be one of those perpetual and unfortunate "havoc makers!" I hope your DH can have nothing more to do with him.

Wonder, I hope your nephew's surgery goes well and he heals quickly but I daresay he'll be out of action for a while!!

and Suzanne - I hope your DD  takes good care and gets plenty of advice for her neck/  Whiplash is a nasty thing that doesn't seem like much to begin with but literally can be a real "pain in the neck" later.

I do hope everything settles down for everyone and everyone has a peaceful and relaxed day . . .

CP - have aways loved that poem . . thanks for putting it up!! :D


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Post by: Emme on December 24, 2013, 08:26:40 pm
Gosh, have just caught up with this thread.  ???

Maddy, my Mum was the same. so frustrating and can be hurtful at times.  :-*  Sorry to hear of the extra work for DH, hoping he can get some rest over Christmas.

Michele, sorry to hear about your finger hope it heals quickly  :-* Hoping you have someone to help you

Suzanne, glad your DD is okay and hopefully won't suffer any problems later on.

Wonder, hoping the ankle surgery goes well for nephew.

Thanks CP for posting the poem, really needed that  :-*
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Post by: droverjess on December 24, 2013, 08:36:26 pm
Happy Christmas Day to you all in the SH. We have one more sleep to go. ......

I just sat down after a lovely smoked salmon supper in the dining room for the first time on a small table ( proper table in store) , and chookies choc delight for dessert, to catch up on here and so much has happened.

Maddy am so sorry..... What a bummer. No more chances.
Michelle take care of that finger. I know you know what to do but even so.... Very painful.
Last week I had to see to a smashed metacarpal of someone who was here and had hit himself with a hammer.
Wonder hope your nephew is ok.
Suzanne hope your DD feels better after a sleep and enjoys Christmas day.

The young have gone to the pub. We have floods on one side of us so the roads have been quiet.
The tree is up. I am just about to calculate cooking time of 14.5 lb turkey. Lunch at 2pm.

Hope I haven't missed anyone's good or bad luck and send good wishes to you all.
Just about to stuff two stockings.
Love that poem CP, always read it to mine every year... Dh and I had a chuckle about it..... He used to read it to his children too...

Go Santa go.....

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Post by: Lucyluu on December 24, 2013, 08:50:08 pm
Merry Christmas everyone, it's 7.45 am here in Melbourne and I've got some bread rolls to make before we go to church. Twelve for lunch today and it's going to be 32'C. A little warmer than I like it but lunch is cold and the company is good. So that should make for a great day. Hope everyone on the forum and their families and friends have a wonderful Christmas day.
Lucyluu
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Post by: dede on December 24, 2013, 08:58:48 pm
Merry Christmas everyone. Hope you all have a wonderful day.
My kids were up at 5.30 this morning all very excited. DH brought me a beautiful ring. Very happy.
Was going to add a photo but tapatalk won't let me at the moment.
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Post by: obbie on December 24, 2013, 09:06:05 pm
kids woke up at 5.30, we made them wait till 6am to open pressies.
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Post by: astarra on December 24, 2013, 11:05:20 pm
For the first time ever my kids woke early - and I was glad as DH had accidentally 'slept in'  ;D so he got to join in the fun before he had to go to work  ;D ;D ;D
Now they are playing with.....the wrapping paper  :-))
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Post by: droverjess on December 24, 2013, 11:09:55 pm
Great Astarra, hope they are happy with their new things until daddy comes home again.
Now in bed, young back from pub.
Turkey goes in at 8am if I got my timings right.... Time will tell.
Almond croissant for breakfast tomorrow.
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Post by: Halex on December 24, 2013, 11:13:42 pm
Merry Christmas. Santa sack unwrapped & spread all over floor :)

A swim a little later then off out to lunch :)

 :)
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Post by: KarenH on December 25, 2013, 08:46:15 am
Sounds like a wonderful day Hally. 
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Post by: maddy on December 25, 2013, 09:22:59 am
Hope all enjoyed their days...kicking back with bubbles & reading Tenina's new book.
Hubby got off the tractor at 2am this morning so that he could start later this afternoon...he did manage a nap too ;)
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Post by: judydawn on December 25, 2013, 10:26:18 am
Is it hard working a tractor at night maddy, I know they have lights these days but is that enough?  Does your hardworking DH ever have a break?
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Post by: cookie1 on December 25, 2013, 12:27:58 pm
Wonder I hope your nephews ankle is not complicated.

Maddy I do so feel for your DH.

Enjoy Boxing Day everyone and UK folks and visitors enjoy Christmas Day.

It wasn't hot here today but the snowman still melted. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/25/usahaja4.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/25/yjade7yr.jpg)
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Post by: dede on December 25, 2013, 01:10:10 pm
Had a beautiful day with the family. Was tired when we finally got home after getting up at 5.30 with the kids, then a couple hours at work. Then I got a call from a client who had no one show up to put her to bed and she couldn't get hold of the support worker who was supposed to be there at 9.30 tonight, she also tried the coordinator who also wasn't answering her phone. So In desperation she rang me at 10.10pm to drive 25klm to help her out. So now it's after midnight and I just got home.
In the mean time while I was traveling to my clients place the coordinator rang and realized she forgot to cover the shift. I'm not very impressed that this client who relies on someone to get her into bed had no one to help on christmas day of all days. Think I will be making a call tomorrow :(
I'm starting to really doubt my decision to resign from this organization because of this client who I really fell like she needs me to stay. I don't know if I can just up a leave her because I'm going to feel terrible. This decision is doing my head in :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on December 25, 2013, 05:40:44 pm
You are so kind dede  :-*  I don't know what the clients are doing with your number though? That is a big no no. It sounds like the Three Stooges are running the show. Extremely poor organisation to leave someone without care. Still it was very, very kind of you to help this lady out.
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Post by: goldfish on December 25, 2013, 05:55:03 pm
Dede. I agree with Mich . .  that lady must have been so very grateful for your kindness to step in like that.  Please don't go doubting your decision to leave this agency (these people need to be help accountable for their total lack of responsibility, duty of care, you name it . . . .)  Can't help feeling your well being would be well and truly compromised if you stay. 

Just a thought, is it possible for this client to transfer to another agency?  Surely, she'd be entitled to after an incident like this - she needs to be able to trust the agency and its people to provide the care that's needed - just incredible.
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Post by: dede on December 25, 2013, 07:31:21 pm
GF I have suggested to her that maybe it's time to change to another agency because this agency is giving her a bigger disability than she already has which is terrible. They not looking after her needs properly. The issues are just building up, I'm yet to tell her that I have resigned because I know she is going to be so disappointed because I do most of the shifts with her.

And Michelle some time it's important that the client has your number. With this client it would be quiet difficult for her if she didn't have our number, especially when people don't turn up for shifts. And this has happened 5 times in the last month alone. :(
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on December 25, 2013, 08:03:53 pm
It's certainly poor service and I'm sure she is grateful.
Who is the supervisor answerable to? You should be lodging an incident report to head office especially if this is not the first time it has happened.  >:(
Title: What have you been doing today?
Post by: dede on December 25, 2013, 08:15:11 pm
I have written a list of reasons why I chose to leave this organization and intend to give it to both the coordinator and the manager because I feel the problems that keep occurring are becoming so regular that they need to be looked at and fixed. I feel like the rights of the client have been stripped from this client in particular. Its like they expect her to put up with it and not say anything. And that's my dilemma weather it's the right time to resign or not. I don't know if I have become too involved with the situation that is pulling on the heart strings or if I should just continue with my decision to resign and go now before I get more involved. Either way I will be bring up the issues because I can't leave knowing what I know and not do anything about it.
What a mess. I wish there was an easier way.
I was once a coordinator for an organization similar to this one and know that people with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else, but this coordinator just doesn't seem to care. I feel like shaking her to try and get her to wake up to herself and see what she's doing. :(
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 25, 2013, 08:55:56 pm
:( dude it sounds like you definitely need to take the problem to people higher up the rank. Or even encourage the clients family to speak up. The lack of care is disgraceful! :(

I'm sorry to hear bad news from so many if you on the lead up to Christmas. I hope you had a lovely day!

I had a wonderful day. DH bought me Tenina ' s for food sake :D

We have a Boxing day lunch to go to today at my cousins. And
I need to slip into Toys R us and get the babies a present. Brave the crowds. Have a lovely day all.
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Post by: obbie on December 25, 2013, 10:33:15 pm
Dede, take care. Put it all in writing, and  then you have done the best you can.

You need some time for you, and your family, to stay sane. :)
Today a bit of tidying up, before visitors sometime on the weekend.
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Post by: judydawn on December 25, 2013, 10:53:07 pm
Dede, you must move on or this will happen time and time again.  Your kind and caring nature is being taken advantage of by everyone and the agency must step up and do the right thing.  I don't know that it is that easy to change agencies, you are given a care plan and they pick the agency in my experience.  Someone needs to get onto the people who gave this client her care plan and tell them the agency is just not up to scratch.  Complaining to the agency obviously gets you no-where so you have to go higher - was it given by Disability Services for example.  Who can advocate on behalf of this lady, does she know who gave her the plan, is there a file lying around with this information on it.  Once you leave the agency (and maybe whilst you are still there) I'm not sure they will not pay you for responding to a phone call from this lady when one of their workers doesn't turn up.  Have you finished up with the agency yet or are you still working your notice out?   
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Post by: dede on December 26, 2013, 03:34:19 am
Thanks Judy.
I have handed in my resignation and finish on the 3rd of January.
I have been working on a written letter for several days now that states all my issues and concerns I have had and emailed it off this morning to both the coordinator and manager. I have already had a response from the coordinator who wants to set up a meeting in the next few days so we can go through the issues and hopefully resolve some.
I feel a big amount of relief now I have sent it as I think it had to be done no matter the outcome.
My client seems to think that some clients get more priority than others depending on where their funding come from. It seems that those who have acquired their injuries who were either covered by MAIB or have their own insurance get priority over someone who is getting funds from the government to cover their care hours. Money seems to speak louder even in the disability world. This client received her injuries from a motor car accident many years ago which left her a quadriplegic, but she received a pay out not an on going income that covers her for life. Her money is gone and she just lives on a disability pension and her hours are government funded and restricted, as it is I don't think she received enough hours to give her a better quality life.
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Post by: judydawn on December 26, 2013, 04:30:39 am
I'm pleased to hear you've received a response to your email Mandi and I hope things can only get better for this particular client.
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Post by: obbie on December 26, 2013, 05:42:28 am
Mandi, you do so much for others, other the top of your Job, and you need to know that.  :-* :-*

i don't think the manager or the Co coordinator would come out at 9.30 pm on Christmas Night..

You really deserve much better working conditions, and the patients deserve the best care.
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Post by: mcmich on December 26, 2013, 06:20:52 am
Glad to hear they have set-up a meeting to discuss the issues dede. They are taking advantage of you and are neglecting to do their job. Hopefully for the clients sake the issues will be resolved.
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Post by: obbie on December 26, 2013, 09:13:30 pm
deciding what to cook.
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Post by: mab19 on December 27, 2013, 05:05:03 am
Been out with a friend for the day.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 27, 2013, 09:37:04 am
Love the snowman cookie. Is it a trick?
Grocery shopping today. Not much in trolley as still have heaps of leftovers. Later did an after Christmas Day run. It felt slow and hard but ended up being my quickest yet. Must be all the energy from the extra serve of Christmas pud I had ☺️
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Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2013, 11:12:53 am
No Kimmy it is something like silly putty. When you mould it the molecules sort of cling onto each other and then release the tension between them when it isn't being moved. He therefore 'melts. '
I saw it in Melbourne, but have since seen it over here. Just a bit of fun.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 27, 2013, 11:29:32 am
we have one of those melting snowmen I bought it from Howards storage world the kids love it :D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2013, 11:43:08 am
I'm just a big kid.  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 27, 2013, 02:06:07 pm
I love it too cookie so don't worry I personally think I made the best snowman ;D
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Post by: mcmich on December 27, 2013, 04:21:39 pm
The snowman is a very clever idea.  :D
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Post by: obbie on December 27, 2013, 09:17:39 pm
about to start baking..
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Post by: mab19 on December 28, 2013, 02:29:59 am
Took my very large bedspread to the local laundromat for a wash as it wouldn't fit in my washing machine.  It cost me $11 to use the machine :o  I have never been to a laundromat before so guess I won't be going again any time soon.

Then did a bit of grocery shopping.  Our GD has a casujal job at the local supermarket as a checkout chick over the holidays to earn some money to put towards her car when she turns 18 next year.  Naturally I had to use her checkout and give her a bit of cheek ;D 
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Post by: mcmich on December 28, 2013, 02:37:30 am
Deary me, $11.00 to do 1 load - did that include the drier?
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Post by: mab19 on December 28, 2013, 05:42:05 am
Quote from: mcmich on December 28, 2013, 02:37:30 am
Deary me, $11.00 to do 1 load - did that include the drier?

No mcmich, just the wash.  I brought it home and hung it on the line.  It is now dry and back on the bed. 
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Post by: mcmich on December 28, 2013, 05:45:00 am
It's been a long time since I used a laundromat but that seems excessive  :o
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Post by: Yvette on December 28, 2013, 05:58:30 am
Yes that does sound expensive
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 28, 2013, 10:50:40 am
Parents in law bought us a dishwasher today :D very spoilt! It's a combined early birthday present.

I've done a bit of cooking.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 28, 2013, 11:00:43 am
Great gift that I'm sure will be put to good use for many years to come.  I think I'm now officially the last person on earth without a dishwasher 😀
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 28, 2013, 03:12:39 pm
Earlier on I had a bit of chinese reflexolgoy, back neck shoulder & head massage, and then an ion foot detox which left me feeling pretty good and lightheaded.

I've just come home from the movies at 10:30pm to find the garage door up and the side door open and unlocked  :-)) :-)) :-)) Anyone could have just walked in off th street through the garage and into the house. Cat and dog were inside and were not ruffled at all so I didn't think anyone was inside, and the computers and stuff were just as I left them... I usually check hat I've locked up at least a couple of times before I walk out. I stayed in my car for a bit before I came inside so any robbers could run out.
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Post by: droverjess on December 28, 2013, 05:28:57 pm
Take care CP.....

Glad to hear about the healing work you've had done.

We took the borrowed rams out from amongst the ewes and returned them to their home. The field is so wet and the sheep now have the run of two fields and better choice of shelter.
Polyfilled cracks in two bathrooms and various other places. Getting ready to paint..... Little steps.

Pizza from freezer for tea . Cook needs a break.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 28, 2013, 07:40:58 pm
Blimey CP that was scary.Glad everything was OK and nothing stolen.
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Post by: Halex on December 28, 2013, 09:27:30 pm
Cream Puff, very scary to come home too.

How did you go with the ion foot soa? What colour was your water? i did a course of about 6 from memory & the water was much clearer on the last few.

Mab, maybe the bath next time :)
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Post by: obbie on December 28, 2013, 09:36:01 pm
Glad your ok CP. where where the kids...

Love reflexology.
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Post by: Yvette on December 28, 2013, 10:07:08 pm
CP glad you are ok did the kids leave the garage open or you. You do get forgetful after a certain age  :D lucky they didn't steal a certain SS present  :)
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Post by: maddy on December 28, 2013, 10:16:49 pm
Quote from: mab19 on December 28, 2013, 02:29:59 am
Took my very large bedspread to the local laundromat for a wash as it wouldn't fit in my washing machine.  It cost me $11 to use the machine :o  I have never been to a laundromat before so guess I won't be going again any time soon.

Holy cow  :o  I planned to do all our comforters the next hot day we get....forget the spare change jar it looks like  :-\
Our comforter is a king size, so that's the only way I can wash it too....I won't get it dry cleaned as I can't stand/or like the smell of the chemicals used.

Well my little man has gone on a fishing & camping adventure with his mate, his Dad & Grandpa for a couple of days at Glenelg River.....gosh it's so quiet without him....and I really miss him....but he will be having the time of his life!....so, I have been on a cleaning & gardening bender  :-\  not as much fun as camping though.
Hubby hoping to get all the hay by the end of next week, so he can have some time off & we can get away....he's looking at caravans again  ;)
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Post by: snappy on December 29, 2013, 12:11:24 am
CP I left the front door wide open when. DS was about a month old - totally sleep deprived.  Cannot believe nothing was stolen!

We are off to Lion King tonight 😃😃😃
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 29, 2013, 01:03:04 am
The water was dark brownish (liver) with a bit of red (joints), and bubbling (yeast). There was lots of junk in it.  Apart from my aching back, which feels like a "good ache" I feel fabulous. I'll drink bucket loads of water and do it again in a couple of weeks.
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Post by: Emme on December 29, 2013, 02:34:05 am
Gosh CP, so glad you are okay

Hopefully Maddy you will be able to take some time away
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Post by: mcmich on December 29, 2013, 03:45:47 am
Hope you have time to get away Maddy.

We have arrived in Coffs Harbour. Lovely drive, stopped at Nambucca Heads for lunch and will head out to have a bit of look at the town shortly.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 29, 2013, 04:48:17 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on December 28, 2013, 11:00:43 am
Great gift that I'm sure will be put to good use for many years to come.  I think I'm now officially the last person on earth without a dishwasher 😀

No Kimmy. We can be last together. I've been married to my dishwasher for 41 years and had him washing dishes for 45. Pretty good dishwasher life.  ;) ;) ;)

CP what a scare. Thank goodness everything was ok. It would have ruined all the relaxation.
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Post by: Emme on December 29, 2013, 05:48:24 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on December 28, 2013, 11:00:43 am
Great gift that I'm sure will be put to good use for many years to come.  I think I'm now officially the last person on earth without a dishwasher
I can join you Kimmy, haven't got one either!
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Post by: Nikkit on December 29, 2013, 06:46:25 am
Went to the beach this morning with my friend and our horses. Had fun til I tried to get on and promptly fell off...in the water. A rather un-lady-like dismount, (but the softest one I've ever had!)  and I came up spluttering, my funny horse just standing there looking at me floundering around!  :o

He was a bit sparky as the waves were oh so scary! I did think I was going to get tossed off again, but he calmed down ... after jogging chest deep in water for about 100 metres with me on his back - he figured it was going to easier to behave  ;D Smart boy!

Now cleaning out a cupboard or 2 (found things I had no idea were there!) 40 outside, so inside jobs in the aircon today  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 29, 2013, 09:10:52 am
Quote from: cookie1 on December 29, 2013, 04:48:17 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on December 28, 2013, 11:00:43 am
Great gift that I'm sure will be put to good use for many years to come.  I think I'm now officially the last person on earth without a dishwasher 😀

No Kimmy. We can be last together. I've been married to my dishwasher for 41 years and had him washing dishes for 45. Pretty good dishwasher life.  ;) ;) ;)

CP what a scare. Thank goodness everything was ok. It would have ruined all the relaxation.
Quote from: Emme on December 29, 2013, 05:48:24 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on December 28, 2013, 11:00:43 am
Great gift that I'm sure will be put to good use for many years to come.  I think I'm now officially the last person on earth without a dishwasher
I can join you Kimmy, haven't got one either!
Well I don't feel so bad now. Thanks girls, I can last a little longer. Cookie, I'm the dishwasher in my house......clearly I married the wrong model 😉😄
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Post by: droverjess on December 29, 2013, 10:09:52 am
LOL Kimmy H....
I could not be without a DW....... It can run several times a day with everything in it. All equipment needs to be DW proof with only very few exceptions.... LOL

Take care Nikkit.... At least the landing was..... WET

I just found all the threads about the cook book and author I got for Christmas... I must have missed that furore first time round, or forgotten. It's still a great book. I am loving it.

Going to make Amanda's cinnamon cake today though.

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Post by: mab19 on December 29, 2013, 11:22:23 am
No dishwasher for me either.  I would like one but don't really need one with just the two of us.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on December 29, 2013, 12:38:00 pm
I was happy washing dishes previously. However i don't think the in laws were lol. And I must say clean up is so much quicker now!

Lol Nikkit. Sounds like a perfect day :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 29, 2013, 01:36:12 pm
Glad you found the house as you left it CP but still very scary as anything could have happened.  So glad all was ok.

We drove down to Margaret river today and just back in from dinner at the hotel. Normally come down Boxing Day but as our GD has been working for 12 days straight and missed Christmas with all of us we had a big family dinner for her last night at a local beach side restaurant.
She was thrilled as she has missed 3 consecutive Christmas family functions as that's obviously a busy time in the restaurant.

DH and I feeling much better now after a horrendous 10 days of feeling tired and gastro.  Relaxing here till Thursday then home for another family function on Friday.
I have missed the forum and have loads to catch up on. Hope everyone had a lovely Christmas
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Post by: BeezeeBee on December 29, 2013, 04:37:56 pm
Good to hear that you've gotten over your gastro, MF. Margaret River sounds good :)
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Post by: droverjess on December 29, 2013, 08:09:54 pm
Went out this morning to Ludlow to collect a water pump. Had elevenses in a wonderfully old fashioned tea room with wobbly floors and delicate un matching bone china.
Painted the main bathroom ceiling this after noon while DH drained and filled in the water pipe trench.
Roast beef tonight and choc soufflé pudding recipe by farfallina.

Watched pirates of the Caribbean tonight on the T V and also the antiques roadshow where a painting cost £400 and turned out to be a van dyke worth £400,000!
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Post by: mab19 on December 30, 2013, 12:03:00 am
MF, it's good to hear you and your DH are feeling better now
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 30, 2013, 12:14:05 am
You sound like you've had a very productive day DJ. I want to find one of those treasures! I once knew a girl who bought a $20 necklace from a market. She actually gave a bead a little bite before she bought it cos she knew the trick, and sure enough it was actually a pearl necklace that in fact was worth over $1000 (that was over 30 years ago) so it would be worth abit more in todays market.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 30, 2013, 12:20:43 am
Well the rubbish is collected tomorrow so today I cleaned out the fridge, tidied it up. Not much to throw out at all. Then the pantry was cleaned out of all the bits and pieces I know I will never use. Freezer had a few bits of I know not what but is now a lovely mixture of dog food and near empty of BITS!

Checked all my T2 caddies and found some all but empty. Collated them into my iced tea thingy so cooling a combo tea in fridge. Win!

Cleaned the coffee machine and descaled it.

So feel good for the start of the new year.

Now I am going shopping for a turnip. I doubt I will find one but I will try.  

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on December 30, 2013, 01:25:10 am
Glad to hear that you are relaxing MF and doubly glad to hear you are both feeling much better.  What a terrible time to hit you, you have a lot to make up for now and I hope you stay well into the New Year.

Good luck finding the turnip Gretchen, good to see you are buying something to fill up the fridge again  ;)
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Post by: obbie on December 30, 2013, 03:18:57 am
Took the kids shopping to spend their money.. :)
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Post by: deedub on December 30, 2013, 04:46:48 am
My DD got a melting snowman from her sister for Xmas cookie, she loves it.
Spent all day yesterday in the car, driving home from Adelaide. Started late so didn't get home until 9pm - loooong day! First thing this morning had to go out for milk & bread so we could have breakfast, forgot to get some on the way home. Then unpacking, washing, a huge grocery shop as fridge & cupboards were bare, took the dog for a walk.
Feel absolutely knackered now, think this past week is catching up with me, also coming down with a cold..... worth it though :)
Might just read for the rest of the afternoon, I'm on holidays after all!
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Post by: judydawn on December 30, 2013, 04:50:18 am
You always need a holiday to get over a holiday Deb LOL
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Post by: gertbysea on December 30, 2013, 06:18:31 am
There is not one turnip to be had in Cairns and probably no where in Queensland. Settling for a mix of carrot and a $5 parsnip for my fake neeps.

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on December 30, 2013, 06:55:09 am
The farm down the road sells them Gert all fresh and muddy....
Enjoy your haggis.  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on December 30, 2013, 06:57:11 am
They are pretty disgusting anyway so don't bother sending me one.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on December 30, 2013, 07:12:55 am
Gert you have inspired me. I am going to tidy out the theatre. It gets all sorts of junk put in there. If someone calls all the junk is gathered up and put on the chairs in there. Christmas has really done it in.


The theatre is now all tidy. Rubbish thrown out and other junk put in cupboards.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 30, 2013, 07:29:24 am
Nice to start the new year afresh I say.

Gert
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 30, 2013, 09:28:57 am
So you couldn't turn up a turnip Gert ☺️☺️☺️
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Post by: astarra on December 30, 2013, 09:59:41 am
why dont you just grow turnips Gert.... ???
I only use them in the chickpea soup (varoma demo card recipe)  :) and that is yum but turnips in anything else are yuk!
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Post by: cookie1 on December 30, 2013, 11:20:29 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on December 30, 2013, 09:28:57 am
So you couldn't turn up a turnip Gert ☺️☺️☺️


Not bad at all.  ;D ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on December 30, 2013, 11:48:48 am
Very funny cookie.

It is a blessing they do not grow in this climate ain't it.

Gert
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Post by: maddy on December 30, 2013, 09:20:48 pm
DS returned last night at 8.30pm from his fishing/camping adventure, absolutely exhausted...they ended up just over the S.A. border   :o between the 2 boys they caught 39 fish.....all but 2 were undersized, so they all lived another day ;)
....his plans to sleep until lunch time are dashed, being the son of a farmer...he has to drive the truck in the paddocks today for the hay carters....um, the lure of being paid does not excite him today, he'd rather his bed  :P

Well, this New Year's Eve is only the 2nd time we won't be having/going to a party...yep, hubby working late again, DS will still be over tired & cranky, & DD having a friend over....At least it will be a nice change to start the first day of the year not hung over or sick  8)
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Post by: JulieO on December 30, 2013, 09:28:33 pm
Have a relaxing time at home Maddy and Happy New Year to you and your family.  :D

My DH is on nightshift tonight (7pm - 7am) and I'm babysitting my grandson so my dtr can have a rare night out.  So a quiet one for me too.  ;D
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Post by: Halex on December 30, 2013, 10:11:33 pm
Quiet nye for me, but nyd party at our house :)
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Post by: maddy on December 30, 2013, 10:29:02 pm
Oh, and what a stupid idea it was to buy a fox garden ornament that Hubby loved so much....the guinea fowl had been pacing in front of it & squawking it's head off for an hour, since 5am this morning  :-))

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/de4e9c835dad95c6c64176ad8fc98ccc.jpg)

It must be realistic for him!
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Post by: Wonder on December 30, 2013, 10:35:16 pm
That's funny Maddy. Have a nice quiet NYE. We are going to a BBQ this year the first time in years we haven't had something at home. I'm hoping I'm OK in the morning but my resolve is never that good when given alcohol.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 30, 2013, 10:57:36 pm
Katie & I were just wondering the other day where you put the fox maddy - now you have a problem if the noise the guinea fowl is making gets too much for you.  One of them may have to go ;)   How would a taxidermied guinea fowl look  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on December 30, 2013, 11:10:57 pm
That is really funny Maddy.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on December 30, 2013, 11:49:53 pm
I am about to spring clean cupboards, before the DH and kids come home.. :)
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Post by: mab19 on December 30, 2013, 11:59:59 pm
Good morning everyone.

Nothing planned for NYE here. 

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Post by: Nikkit on December 31, 2013, 02:00:47 am
Funny about the fox Maddy!

We're heading up to Mogumber for the New Year Rodeo. Hubby gave me a flash camera for Christmas, so with the card thingy in it, I can take a mere 4000 photos. Should get a good one or 2 I hope! My niece and nephew are riding in the slack in the kids events, steer riding, barrels and not sure what else, so will blast off a few piccies of them.

Camping out there the night, so packing the camper trailer with all the things that we may and may not need for the night.

Happy New Year , may 2014 be a good one for everyone  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on December 31, 2013, 02:14:33 am
Nikkit sounds like a lot of fun except the camping. Love to watch a rodeo.

Gert
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 31, 2013, 02:16:05 am
I know where Mogumber is Nikkit. I used to live in Moora. Sounds like you'll have a lot of fun.
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Post by: Nikkit on December 31, 2013, 02:45:39 am
It is a bit more like "glamping" Gert. Any fool can be uncomfortable ;D.
 The bed in the camper is better than my bed at home! Have a shower and dunny, cold beer, plenty of food. Weather will be good seeing as the cyclone has crossed the coast, it'll be overcast, so probably about 30. Not 45 like last year!

It should be a laugh...there'll be some "buckle bunnies" strutting their stuff.

Should be a rodeo out your way somewhere Gert! Go to one, they are fun!

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Post by: gertbysea on December 31, 2013, 02:59:36 am
Yup been up to Mareeba. So long as you have cold been and a sunny. Bliss. Lot s of dandy eye candy. And the horses are nice too.

Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on December 31, 2013, 03:04:43 am
Yup...the chaps the cowboys wear certainly makes them look  :o .... ah never mind.  ;D  ;)

I will endeavour to post a photo or 2 tomorrow - if I can get photos off card thingy and onto computer! I'll try and get some eye candy for you Gert. And a horse as well.

Leaving that right alone now...could get rude Gert!

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Post by: gertbysea on December 31, 2013, 03:34:06 am
And I do so love the big belt buckles. You often have to look hard at them to make out the symbols on them.

Gert
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Post by: astarra on December 31, 2013, 03:36:34 am
been and got a ute load of sand for the sand-pit, now sifting it all and putting it in the pit....a long tedious job but the girls are loving having fresh clean sand again.  ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: JulieO on December 31, 2013, 03:39:30 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on December 31, 2013, 03:34:06 am
And I do so love the big belt buckles. You often have to look hard at them to make out the symbols on them.

Gert


 ;D ;D :D
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Post by: Wonder on December 31, 2013, 04:08:39 am
We might need to put a rating on this thread  ;D

Have fun nikkit, looking forward to the photos
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Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2013, 07:37:36 am
Quote from: JulieO on December 31, 2013, 03:39:30 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on December 31, 2013, 03:34:06 am
And I do so love the big belt buckles. You often have to look hard at them to make out the symbols on them.

Gert


 ;D ;D :D

Gert, really. They do have nice belt buckles don't they?  


Went to coffee with DD this morning and while I was out a parcel came from the girls at TruBlu travelling. An awesome DreamPot. I can't wait to use it.
     (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/12/31/y3azunu8.jpg)

Nikkit have fun. Perfect weather for camping.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 31, 2013, 07:46:55 am
Oh boy that is exciting.. Be interesting to see how you use it.

Yes the combo of the belt buckles and the chaps make a nice package.

Seeing as it is an Auld  Lang Syne evening you have got me thinking about kilts and sporrans.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 31, 2013, 07:50:22 am
Nice prize Cookie 8) Great to have when you go on your holidays ;D

Have fun tonight Nikkit. :D

Enjoy your NYE everyone.We are having a quiet evening at home. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2013, 08:06:04 am
Our NYE is going to be a quiet one too.
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Post by: Bonsai on December 31, 2013, 02:43:33 pm
Flaked out this evening, DH and I have spent the last few days emptying the study out ( we have a lot of book cases and books) , repairing, repainting, scrubbing and reorganizing. Now everything has to be sorted as there is a lot of stuff we really don't need. Very hard to get rid of books as apparently op-shops don't want them but it seems so awful to put them in to refuse 😢
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Post by: mcmich on December 31, 2013, 06:12:29 pm
You'll love the Dreampot Cookie. I cook in mine at home quite a bit.  :D
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Post by: obbie on December 31, 2013, 09:15:43 pm
Love my dream pot too.

Gert Jim has a kilt or 3, and a sporran..
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Post by: droverjess on December 31, 2013, 10:26:54 pm
This thread is hilarious today.....
Rodeos
Caravans
Kilts
Sporrans
Chaps and belt buckles
Dream pots...

And haggis... Mmnnn maybe was another thread..

Makes my walk - in the currently very rare sunshine - with DH seem very dull. It was lovely.
Made bread, took DS to station he is in London for NY with friends, back tomorrow.
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Post by: KarenH on January 01, 2014, 04:35:03 am
Would someone be able to tell me a bit more about the Dream Pot?  My parents do a lot of caravanning, and my mothers birthday is coming up soon.  Is this the kind of thing that would be useful in a caravan?  She doesn't have a TMX.
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Post by: Emme on January 01, 2014, 04:54:01 am
Karen, I do have a dream pot and here (http://www.dreampot.com.au/recipes/) is the web site  which  shows  recipes of what can be cooked in them.  DH likes his oatmeal cooked in it overnight.   Hope this helps
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Post by: cookie1 on January 01, 2014, 05:33:01 am
I haven't used mine yet Karen but have done lots of reading about it. For caravaners it seems to be the ideal thing for certain people. It does mean that you have to prepare and partially cook ( up to about 30 minutes) the meal either in the morning or at lunch time. Some people like to get up and go in the morning and others take it a bit more slowly. I think it will be ideal for us as we would easily have time to prepare and partially cook the meal in the morning before we leave. (DH can do it while I am still pretending to be asleep).
I do like the idea of the meal ready for you, especially on long driving days.  It will be good when we free camp too as it will mean using less gas.

I'll keep you informed. I think it will be perfect for Monkey Mia too on the days we go out fishing.
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Post by: mcmich on January 01, 2014, 05:58:50 am
Karen, Merryn and Barry that distribute The Dream Pot are at most Caravan and Camping Shows across Australia. They are very friendly - I have rang them and they are very helpful. You can google on Youtube and see demos by Merryn on using the Dream Pot.

There are more economical versions of The Dream Pot - although when I looked into these options, I found the Dream Pot to have better gauge insert pots, more comprehensive cookbooks and a monthly newsletter. Greater support all round.

They are sold at BCF if you want to check them out or at the Dream Pot website.
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Post by: KarenH on January 01, 2014, 06:27:29 am
Thanks for the information!  I am seriously thinking of getting her one for the caravan.  It is just the 2 of them though, and am not sure if the 3 or 5 L one would suit better.  The 5L one looks more versatile in that you can do large and small meals depending on the insert you use, and more than one thing at once. 

Cookie, since you do lots of caravanning I will be really interested to hear how it goes for you.  Please do keep us updated with your Dream Pot adventures  ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on January 01, 2014, 06:53:47 am
Love mine Karen.

My Best friend came to visit. :D :D
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Post by: Nikkit on January 01, 2014, 12:04:59 pm
Well I'm home from the rodeo and I can assure you Gert that the belt buckles, chaps and cowboys were all in fine form and ... ah ...  :o :o

 ;D ;D

(Yes I looked!!)

I don't recall seeing any kilts, sporrans or haggis though  ;)

Perfect night, had to put a jacket on it got cold.
I took some pretty good photos too. Will try and load a couple tomorrow - just a tad tired right now.

My niece rode in the U14 steer ride, got out the chute, the steer chucked in 2 bucks and she ate dirt. My nephew had a go at breakaway roping (first time he'd roped) and ended up roping himself after the rope got tangled up in his go-pro on his helmet. Was funny, but he had fun. And they both did ok in the barrels, but no prizes.
A few of "real" cowboys ate their share of dirt, and one of the rodeo clowns got picked on twice by 2 big gnarly bulls. He should be bruised today.

And the buckle bunnies were in fine form and I don't think they really cared if the buckles were big, small, shiny or engraved. Some of those girls just wanted a cowboy!
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Post by: mcmich on January 01, 2014, 05:35:08 pm
Sounds like everyone had fun Nikkit  :D

We are heading home today after our little break away in Coffs. We will leave about 9ish and will pop into the farmers markets and a couple of antique shops, Kempsey for lunch and then 2 1/2 hrs left until home. Hopefully home about 3pm as we are out to dinner with friends tonight.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 01, 2014, 09:21:43 pm
Sadly my buckle bunny days are over but  the memories have not faded!

All good experience for the kids and their time will come. Good to hear them getting out there, taking a chance , getting the adrenalin going,  facing their fears and taking their lumps. Makes a city kid look like a whimp if they fall off their teeter totter.

Too funny about the go pro. It used to be the parents took the VDO's but now every kid wants a go pro  built in. Lesson learned perhaps. Hope the go pro was ok.

Gert
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Post by: Yvette on January 01, 2014, 11:28:03 pm
Hope you had a nice trip away Mich enjoy your trip home  :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 01, 2014, 11:29:18 pm
It is nice to get away for a few days Michele, have a nice trip home.
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Post by: Emme on January 02, 2014, 04:40:55 am
Sounds like a nice trip home Michele,  :)

Been into town today to try and sort out a new mobile phone. ???

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Post by: Halex on January 02, 2014, 04:44:48 am
Very pleased with cp & myself. All christmas decorations are down & nearly all packed away :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 02, 2014, 05:51:02 am
Nikkit it sounds like a perfect small break.

Mich, drive safely. Although glancing at the clock it is now 5 pm over there so you will be home.

I have been trying out new sourdough methods using my Bread and Butter Project book I received for Christmas.
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Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2014, 07:11:03 am
I've cleaned out the fridge and the small freezer - threw out quite a lot of stuff, some of which I had no idea what it was :-))
Why is it that we always think we will remember what we've put in ice-cube trays and what that cake is  ;D Hopefully tomorrow I will do the stand alone freezer and the fridge freezer section.
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 02, 2014, 07:27:18 am
I wonder the same thing Judy :D
today we took the rest of the inside decorations down then I vacuumed, mopped, dusted,  cleaned the walls of all the little finger prints a couple of loads of washing played ds8's new ps3 game with him and lalaloopsy with Lily all the while dh is off fishing on a boat ::)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 02, 2014, 07:45:23 am
Woman can multitask Suzanne,men can't :D :D

When you sort out your freezers Judy come and do mine :D I've done exactly the same thing ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 02, 2014, 07:52:09 am
how true cc he took the boys camping last weekend only for a night and he said they kept asking for things where's the sun cream,  where's my hat,  im hungry etc,  I said welcome to my world all the while I'm running a house and he was only camping ::)
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Post by: gertbysea on January 02, 2014, 08:35:33 am
Judy maybe you an downsize and empty your stand alone freezer now. Would save power.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2014, 09:03:10 am
I think I'd rather get rid of the little one Gert, I can't see myself ever doing without the big freezer now.  Just having one less appliance running would save electricity costs.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 02, 2014, 09:25:14 am
Ummm judy a freezer works much more efficiently if it is full. No point running a big one near empty. Just like the beer fridge!

Since I downsize dramatically last year I find I occasionally miss freezer space when I see a sale but there will be another sale Nother day and I really I have no need to freeze much as the shopping centre is only 6 minutes away. I won't starve, ;D

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 02, 2014, 09:51:39 am
DD's birthday today.Included in her gifts was a Kribbitt (http://thermomix.superkitchenmachine.com/collections/ipad-stand). ;D Chose the pink one ;)
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Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2014, 10:14:37 am
I have a long way to go before my freezers will be empty Gert so I'll see how I go.  My fridge freezer never seems to go down at all - it may after I do a new inventory though if there are packets in there that just aren't being used from one tidy up to the next.

Happy birthday to your DD Denise. 
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 02, 2014, 10:35:00 am
Happy birthday to DD CC.
Nikkit I've never heard of buckle bunnies. What a funny name. Where have been all my life??

I cleaned out my linen cupboard today (Judy my freezer is a tidy narrow upright.....can't lose anything as there is no room to hide!) Got rid of the old mismatched crusty towels, face washers, etc shoved up the back.  Cleaned the bathrooms, did some washing, walked the dog and the children, went for a 5km run and then hopped on the net to look at new matching linen 😊
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Post by: gertbysea on January 02, 2014, 10:42:40 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 02, 2014, 09:51:39 am
DD's birthday today.Included in her gifts was a Kribbitt (http://thermomix.superkitchenmachine.com/collections/ipad-stand). ;D Chose the pink one ;)

Kribbitts rock. I love mine and do not know how I ever got along without it. I should really give my old more expensive stands away.

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on January 02, 2014, 10:45:01 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 02, 2014, 10:14:37 am
I have a long way to go before my freezers will be empty Gert so I'll see how I go.  My fridge freezer never seems to go down at all - it may after I do a new inventory though if there are packets in there that just aren't being used from one tidy up to the next.

Happy birthday to your DD Denise. 

Pity you do not have a dog Judy.  Any friends with doggies ?

Gert
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Post by: goldfish on January 02, 2014, 10:48:24 am
Hi CC - happy birthday and many happy returns to your DD!!

Speaking of freezers . . . does anyone know how long chestnuts last in the freezer?    We picked oodles last Easter and have just found a couple of bags of them all tucked away in the kitchen freezer . . . . would love to be able to use them in some way - any advice much appreciated!! :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2014, 10:57:38 am
Just had a quick look on the net Kimmy - some say they can be frozen for several months but one said 12 months so they should still be fine to use. What do you normally do with them?
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Post by: gertbysea on January 02, 2014, 11:03:33 am
Are they shelled ? If so make a puree. If not make a puree.

I can't believe you did not eat  already.

If you can't figure it out send them to me....... ;D

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on January 02, 2014, 11:24:37 am
I'm exhausted reading all this. It took me all day to do a little bit of ironing, two sourdough loaves and the DreamPot dinner.
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Post by: dede on January 02, 2014, 11:51:29 am
We are off camping in the morning for 5 days. I'm so looking forward to getting away from work. Where we are going doesn't have mobile coverage either which is even better :)
I start my new job next week, but am staying on for a little longer with my old job as well because of lack of support workers to take my place. Hopefully the next round of interviews will bring some more support workers in to take my place. I'm happy with my decision so far anyway.
Talk to you all later when we get back. :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2014, 11:54:47 am
Enjoy your break Mandi, you've earned it. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 02, 2014, 11:56:29 am
Have a good time camping Dede :)
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Post by: gertbysea on January 02, 2014, 11:59:05 am
Well deserved break for you all. Down time and take advantage of it. See ya on the other side.

Gert
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Post by: jeninwa on January 02, 2014, 12:09:20 pm
My friend dropped around today with all 4 seasons of  Downton Abbey, not much got done this afternoon.
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Post by: Yvette on January 02, 2014, 02:42:21 pm
Have a good trip Dede.

I love Downton Abbey Jen hope it comes on tv soon
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Post by: droverjess on January 02, 2014, 03:52:55 pm
Cooking, tidying and taking down Christmas tree et al.
Writing thank you letters.

And checking river levels, the main road is closed again beyond us.

Upstream
(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/73d6e3d4b1f7b3e0e9b66edd7870bb92.jpg)

Downstream - note the power in the flow..

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/0aed022f14c51dd7a2f0874ad4c2803a.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 02, 2014, 04:01:18 pm
Looks terrible DJ. :o  Stay safe  :-*
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Post by: droverjess on January 02, 2014, 05:38:32 pm
Don't worry this the river CC, we are fine. LOL
We drove in the car and walked onto the bridge to get the pics....
We live on a BIG HILL ;D
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Post by: Yvette on January 02, 2014, 06:51:52 pm
Lucky you live on a hill Jess  :) looks pretty bad
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Post by: Emme on January 02, 2014, 08:10:29 pm
Great photos DJ, thanks for posting.  Glad you are away from the flood waters
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Post by: gertbysea on January 02, 2014, 08:15:30 pm
Wow. Hope all the critters are ok.

Gert
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Post by: Wonder on January 02, 2014, 08:21:39 pm
Thanks for posting the photos DJ. There are lots of bushfire warnings in Australia today - what a wild world we live in!
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Post by: goldfish on January 02, 2014, 08:23:08 pm
Wow. DJ -  that's one huge advantage of living on a hill!!  Scenes like these we're used to in Australia . . but England???  Hope the water goes down quickly and things get back to normal for everyone . .
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Post by: obbie on January 02, 2014, 09:22:42 pm
Love the photos DJ.

Tidying up today, packing up pressies, then getting Mum to go through photos.
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Post by: mcmich on January 02, 2014, 09:22:53 pm
Wow, glad you are OK DJ. Is that your home in the background?
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Post by: droverjess on January 02, 2014, 09:39:41 pm
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Wow, glad you are OK DJ. Is that your home in the background?

LOL mcmich. That is probably someone's ancestral home....
Ours is modest in comparison and we came in the car.
  If I was renovating that I'd need the lottery win and nerves of steel. Frankly, I have neither... :-))

We have two more weather warnings for tomorrow and Sunday. But I think they are more for the coast, however more rain is forecast onto the saturated land.

Edited: just seen the news. Devon and Cornwall are set to have a mix of very high tide, gales and torrential rain bringing potential loss of life. Thinking of everyone down there and under threat.
PS The heavy rain has just started here again tonight.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 02, 2014, 11:16:39 pm
Looking past the flood waters, the countryside is so beautiful. I always enjoy looking at photos that you and CC post.
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Post by: judydawn on January 03, 2014, 12:23:31 am
Buying on a hill was a wise move DJ, glad you are free from flooding but some poor blighters must be suffering with all that rain.  The world has gone crazy weatherwise.  Stay warm and dry  :-* :-*
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Post by: Emme on January 03, 2014, 12:29:54 am
Judy, must also clean out the freezer here ;D

Dede, hope you have a good break away from things :)

CC, hope your  DD had a great birthday   ;D

Making some raspberry jam at the moment. 
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Post by: deedub on January 03, 2014, 04:33:38 am
Looks like a beautiful part of the world DJ, despite the flooding.
Today I've been weeding, sorting out cupboards and a bit of grocery shopping. Right now I'm putting off tackling the next cupboard, though I must say it's pretty rewarding to open a finished cupboard and find loads more space. Finally found a home for my 6 in 1 cooker, only took me about 6 months! :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 03, 2014, 06:24:02 am
DJ thanks for the photos. Like CP I find the photos from you and CC fasciunating. (Yvette too at the moment).
The water in that river is flowing very fast. Does it all go out to sea or to a lake or something? I am very glad you are on a BIG hill. Take care.
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 03, 2014, 06:25:49 am
gorgeous photos dj very glad to hear that you live on a hill still very escape to the country :D:D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on January 03, 2014, 06:54:32 am
DIYing our lounge room.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/03/eja5ygy4.jpg)

Anybody in Perth used a good aircond installer before? The twits we used a few years ago caused leaks in our kitchen ceiling 😠
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Post by: mcmich on January 03, 2014, 07:51:22 am
Love a reno project - especially when it's not mine.
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Post by: Thermesa on January 03, 2014, 08:05:59 am
Trying to pack for holidays tomorrow. Cook Islands. Can't wait but can't seem to pack either
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Post by: cookie1 on January 03, 2014, 08:07:52 am
I do know a good young lad. I first met him when he was about 8. I will try and get his details and send them to you. I believe he can be expensive so I won't be offended if you don't use him.
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Post by: droverjess on January 03, 2014, 08:26:52 am
Thanks everyone.
Oh BZB you make me feel very at home to see more Reno pics.

Just watching the news, the coastal high tides are very high.

Today is a Severn bore day....          http://www.severn-bore.co.uk for more info.

Cookie the river Wye flows into the river Severn at Chepstow. There is a very interesting castle at Chepstow.
The river starts in Wales and runs for a long way. It is possible to canoe 100 miles along it in safer conditions.

CP and Suzanne am so glad you like the countryside hopefully we will get lots of overseas visitors who want to see the countryside.  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 03, 2014, 10:08:26 am
Not today but while on holidays - a visit to the Big Banana.
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Post by: mcmich on January 03, 2014, 10:12:23 am
Another 'Big' on the way - Ozzie the Mozzie - Unfortunately our own Lake Macquarie Big Prawn was damaged in the recent fires.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 03, 2014, 10:43:07 am
Never heard of Ozzie Mich. Need a big can of aero guard for him.
Enjoy your camping Mandi.
Glad you live on a hill too DJ. Stay dry and on land. Like CP I enjoy the countryside photos you post.
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Post by: judydawn on January 03, 2014, 10:46:47 am
These 'big' things have always fascinated me Michele and I'm sorry now I didn't take photos of every one we saw on our campervan trip to Cook many years ago.  They would have made a great album for the GKs to look at.
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Post by: mcmich on January 03, 2014, 11:04:03 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 03, 2014, 10:46:47 am
These 'big' things have always fascinated me Michele and I'm sorry now I didn't take photos of every one we saw on our campervan trip to Cook many years ago.  They would have made a great album for the GKs to look at.

I'm a fan of "The Big" too Judy.  So sad our Lake Macquarie Big Prawn didn't survive the fires.  :(
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Post by: cookie1 on January 03, 2014, 11:24:01 am
DD had a picture of most of the 'Big' things in a calendar she was given this year. I love seeing them on our trips.
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Post by: judydawn on January 03, 2014, 11:44:55 am
Are they going to rebuild it Michele?  I don't know how many 'big' things we have in SA, I can only think of the giant rocking horse (http://thetoyfactory.com.au/) in the hills town of Gumeracha.
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Post by: Debbiebillg on January 03, 2014, 12:05:41 pm
We have returned today from a camping trip in our van to Somerset Dam. Beautiful area but very hot up around the 40's. It was soooo hot. DS7 turned the tap on in the van and said "Why did you turn the hot water on?" our reply was we don't have hot water lol ........ and the water didn't run cool either. Great trip away though.
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Post by: judydawn on January 03, 2014, 12:12:26 pm
That is hot Deb, do you have air conditioning in the van?
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Post by: Debbiebillg on January 03, 2014, 01:24:57 pm
No air conditioning Judy. It wasn't too bad at night for sleeping, but we were out and about a lot during the day. We were out on our friends boat and jetski one of the days and despite applying sunscreen repeatedly, my DS5 got a blister on the top of his lip and under his eyes were burnt ! You especially don't realise how hot it is when you're in the water.

Glad to be home to air conditioning though .......... it's forecast for 41 for Brisbane tomorrow yikes.
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Post by: obbie on January 03, 2014, 10:20:50 pm
cleaning up  today :)  ready to go back work Monday.

spent 4 hours in the pool yesterday with the kids.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on January 04, 2014, 03:00:32 am
Beautiful countryside DJ!

We escaped the heat this morning to take our Henry dog and the kids for a swim. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/04/tuzajy4y.jpg)

Had to splash the kids a few times to encourage them in.

I think baking is on the cards this afternoon. And finally making a decision on lunch boxes for school!
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Post by: judydawn on January 04, 2014, 03:56:32 am
Lovely spot INAID, where is it?
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Post by: mcmich on January 04, 2014, 03:58:23 am
Lovely family pic INAID - which dog is Henry?

DH and I have had a day in the garden. DH loves cactus and succulents, he has been nurturing them from the tiniest little plants and today potted them.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 04, 2014, 04:03:35 am
Quote from: mcmich on January 04, 2014, 03:58:23 am
Lovely family pic INAID - which dog is Henry?

DH and I have had a day in the garden. DH loves cactus and succulents, he has been nurturing them from the tiniest little plants and today potted them.

Succulents are huge in Adelaide. Not so much here but they can grow. I don't have any but do love them.

Lovely water hole  INAID
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Post by: JulieO on January 04, 2014, 04:12:44 am
Looks like a lovely spot.  :)
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Post by: mcmich on January 04, 2014, 04:20:58 am
We had a visitor too while doing the gardening. This little fellow was under the entertaining area.
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Post by: KarenH on January 04, 2014, 05:34:55 am
Took the kids to the National Motor Museum in Birdwood to see a LEGO exhibition called "Bricks on Wheels".  Luckily we got in early before the queue got huge.  I cannot believe that people would queue for that long with little children ……..

Now we are lying on the sofa watching cricket  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on January 04, 2014, 08:46:45 am
Quote from: mcmich on January 04, 2014, 04:20:58 am
We had a visitor too while doing the gardening. This little fellow was under the entertaining area.

Lovely little,critter.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on January 04, 2014, 09:48:46 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on January 04, 2014, 08:46:45 am
Quote from: mcmich on January 04, 2014, 04:20:58 am
We had a visitor too while doing the gardening. This little fellow was under the entertaining area.

Lovely little,critter.

Gert

I think he is some sort of dragon lizard, we don't usually see them in our parts - goannas, blue tongues we see all the time.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 04, 2014, 09:58:06 am
Wonderful photo INAID.Send a bit of that sunshine here please. :D

Don's plants look very healthy Michele.Love the lizard photo too ;) :-*
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on January 04, 2014, 10:08:00 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 04, 2014, 03:56:32 am
Lovely spot INAID, where is it?

Hi All only about ten minutes away. Goomboora Park near Brinsmead in Cairns.

Henry is the dog swimming ;) the corgi. The rest can walk lol.

Beautiful succulents!

Our DD turned on the wrong tap today and flooded all our pot plants. The sage is very sad! :(
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 04, 2014, 11:12:13 am
Lovely family photo INAID.
Michele did you make your visitor a cuppa?
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 04, 2014, 11:49:54 am
Karen,my DS wants to see that exhibition tomorrow . Is it really worth queuing for?
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Post by: judydawn on January 04, 2014, 12:01:00 pm
Yikes, he would have had me running for cover Michele  ;D

I love succulents, I have quite a few different varieties in a wooden wheelbarrow Geoff made years ago and half my front yard is full of yukkas and agave - very little watering is needed and they grow and have babies so easily.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 04, 2014, 01:32:32 pm
Your front garden is lovely Judy.I love what you have planted in the borders. :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 04, 2014, 02:42:53 pm
Thank you Denise.
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Post by: mcmich on January 04, 2014, 08:00:49 pm
Quote from: judydawn on January 04, 2014, 12:01:00 pm
Yikes, he would have had me running for cover Michele  ;D

I love succulents, I have quite a few different varieties in a wooden wheelbarrow Geoff made years ago and half my front yard is full of yukkas and agave - very little watering is needed and they grow and have babies so easily.

Sounds wonderful Judy, would love to see a photo. That's why DH loves them too, they separate easily and he grows them in little pots and then plants several in fancy pots and gives away the gardens as gifts.
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Post by: jo_nz on January 04, 2014, 08:04:23 pm
My kids would have loved your visitor Michele. We went to Zealandia (local wildlife sanctuary) a few days ago and their highlight was seeing the tuataras and geckos. Lots of lizard love here.

We have just been doing jobs around home for the last couple of days, and today off to a 5yr old birthday party....hope the rain  clears as it's supposed to be at the park!
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Post by: Sparky606 on January 04, 2014, 10:20:47 pm
DH and I have wanted to get some geckos for a while but we both work away during the week for up to 4 nights. Whilst my parents love dog sitting, they're not too keen on lizards!

Today has been a productive day. Woke up at 11am (not that productive), spent a few hours typing up letters and going online changing my name. It's only taken 2 months to get around to.
Booked my car in for a service. Went food shopping. Took dog for a jog. Made bread buns. Rearranged the freezer and made our meal menu for the next two weeks.
Just about to settle down to watch Hobbit (first one)
Phew!
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Post by: jo_nz on January 04, 2014, 10:27:55 pm
We used to find little geckos in the garden when I was growing up (cats were really good at finding them.  :-))  Lucky they were the kind with the re-growing tails!), so would keep one as a pet for a while and then just release it again. 
We don't seem to have them here though. 
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Post by: mcmich on January 04, 2014, 10:35:56 pm
Do you have lizards in NZ Jo? My Kiwi DH is a big girl when it comes to snakes and lizards. He said there are no snakes in in NZ.

I haven't had to take an axe to any snakes yet thank goodness but have had to chase some big goannas out of the immediate back yard as DH is running and screaming in the opposite direction.
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Post by: jo_nz on January 04, 2014, 10:52:51 pm
Not a lot.  Tuatara and some geckos would be about all we have, and don't exactly see them running around like the lizards I've seen while on holiday in Aus. Tuatara are protected and only found in certain places now (like the sanctuary we went to which is rat-free).  Before that I'd only seen them at the zoo.  It was pretty cool to see them just hanging around in the sun, and there were some enclosures with lots of baby tuatara too (I think they keep them sheltered until they are big enough to avoid birds as it's also a bird sanctuary - can go on night walks to see kiwi etc).

Nope, no snakes either.  I wouldn't know what to do if I saw one - I'd be a big girl about them too, I'm sure.

My DH is a bit the same though - if we've had birds in the house, or mice (once a dead rat outside), or wetas in the garden, it's always me who has to deal with it as he's suddenly "very busy" doing something else. 
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Post by: mcmich on January 04, 2014, 11:31:06 pm
I would like to live without snakes. I don't mind the goannas and blue tongues coming into the yard, it's DH that is bothered by them and boy are they hard to encourage back into the bush. They aren't timid and like to stay put.
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Post by: KarenH on January 04, 2014, 11:57:07 pm
Quote from: EmeraldSue on January 04, 2014, 11:49:54 am
Karen,my DS wants to see that exhibition tomorrow . Is it really worth queuing for?

This reply may be too late Sue, but IMO it is not worth the drive and the queue.   Most of the lego things on display could have been built by our kids, except for one or two larger things - but still not as impressive as I was expecting.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on January 05, 2014, 12:11:35 am
Quote from: mcmich on January 04, 2014, 11:31:06 pm
I would like to live without snakes. I don't mind the goannas and blue tongues coming into the yard, it's DH that is bothered by them and boy are they hard to encourage back into the bush. They aren't timid and like to stay put.

My parents in law use some product to discourage snakes. They swear by it. We've never seen a snake here.

Trying to escape the heat today. Might clean out a few cupboards and more cooking later.
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Post by: obbie on January 05, 2014, 12:44:58 am
Packing for our holiday... :D
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Post by: gertbysea on January 05, 2014, 12:54:32 am
Quote from: Sparky606 on January 04, 2014, 10:20:47 pm
DH and I have wanted to get some geckos for a while but we both work away during the week for up to 4 nights. Whilst my parents love dog sitting, they're not too keen

We have hundreds and hundreds of geckos. Come and get them. A pain in the butt.Noisy dirty critters and they spray sperm on the windows which is very difficult to remove. They drive us crazy.They  ate the power board on one airconditioner. They get Into to the smallest of spaces and ruin appliances.  Nasty horrible critters.. Every day I have to clean up the poop on the patio from their previous night!a frolicking on the ceiling. Bring your friends. Uncles , cousins and take them away.

Gert
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Post by: deedub on January 05, 2014, 03:17:29 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 03, 2014, 11:44:55 am
Are they going to rebuild it Michele?  I don't know how many 'big' things we have in SA, I can only think of the giant rocking horse (http://thetoyfactory.com.au/) in the hills town of Gumeracha.
Don't they have a giant lobster at Kingston or Robe Judy? Never seen it myself, but I did see the Big Orange years ago, think it was around Berri? Don't know if it's still there. The Big Koala at Dadswell Bridge always gives my kids a giggle whenever we drive past on our way to SA.
I'm home alone today, kids are spending a few days with grandma as I go back to work tomorrow. Took the opportunity to go clothes shopping for myself, picked up some nice things, very happy! Need to do some housework now so I'm prepared to re-enter the rat race, cleaner's on holidays boo hoo!
The girls loved seeing the geckos up your way Gert, the only time we see them here is when the cat brings one in from the garden, I'm constantly rescuing the little critters much to puss's disgust!
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on January 05, 2014, 03:30:55 am
Haha Gert. Plenty here too! One fell from the roof right at our feet last night.
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Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2014, 04:39:41 am
Yes, you jogged my memory about those two Deb.  I've seen the big orange but not the lobster.
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Post by: KarenH on January 05, 2014, 06:41:56 am
Quote from: deedub on January 05, 2014, 03:17:29 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 03, 2014, 11:44:55 am
Are they going to rebuild it Michele?  I don't know how many 'big' things we have in SA, I can only think of the giant rocking horse (http://thetoyfactory.com.au/) in the hills town of Gumeracha.
Don't they have a giant lobster at Kingston or Robe Judy? Never seen it myself, but I did see the Big Orange years ago, think it was around Berri? Don't know if it's still there. The Big Koala at Dadswell Bridge always gives my kids a giggle whenever we drive past on our way to SA.

Here is the Big Lobster at Kingston SE.

(http://i1057.photobucket.com/albums/t391/kheath1409/file-63.jpg) (http://s1057.photobucket.com/user/kheath1409/media/file-63.jpg.html)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 05, 2014, 06:54:19 am
I remember seeing that lobster quite a few years ago.

I like geckos but would not like as many as Gert. We had them in Broome but our house had mainly shutters and fly wire as walls so it wasn't a problem.
Lizards and goannas don't worry me, snakes I will run a mile in the opposite direction.
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Post by: obbie on January 05, 2014, 09:20:19 am
we have lots of ghekos too, like Gert.

relaxing in the pool, as it is so hot today.
 :D
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Post by: Halex on January 05, 2014, 12:52:13 pm
Quote from: obbie on January 05, 2014, 12:44:58 am
Packing for our holiday... :D

Where are you going?
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Post by: BeezeeBee on January 05, 2014, 02:16:41 pm
DH and I applied water vapour barrier to the lounge room floor this morning. The whole floor had to be completed in 30 mins. A tiny bit stressful.

Then we escaped the house (and smell!) for Albany :) First trip there.

Arrived at Castle Rock, Porongurup in the afternoon. It was quite a challenging climb for me. Had flashbacks of my hiking heyday from 20 years ago. Different ball game now :(

Thank goodness the view from the summit made the climb worthwhile :)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/05/4ujegeru.jpg)

The Balancing Rock :D
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/05/enyrypu4.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2014, 02:19:34 pm
Sounded like fun BZB, nice pictures.  I hope the smell had dissipated by the time you arrived back home.
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 05, 2014, 02:33:35 pm
great photos bzb :D have a great time :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 05, 2014, 02:54:47 pm
Wonderful photos BZB. 8)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 05, 2014, 06:52:00 pm
I visited a friend this morning to wish her a Happy Birthday and take a gift and card.We had a good chat over coffee. ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 05, 2014, 08:33:22 pm
Love the pic of The Big Lobster.  ;D
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Post by: Yvette on January 05, 2014, 09:11:29 pm
Have fun BZB

Robyn where are you going?
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Post by: obbie on January 05, 2014, 10:10:17 pm
Palm cove again on Sunday for a week, beach front apartment again.

so close to home, but the kids love it.

Hopefully this year we can take more mini holidays as well. :)
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Post by: Halex on January 05, 2014, 10:11:51 pm
Quote from: obbie on January 05, 2014, 10:10:17 pm
Palm cove again on Sunday for a week, beach front apartment again.

so close to home, but the kids love it.

Hopefully this year we can take more mini holidays as well. :)

Nice :) are you taking thermie
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Post by: djinni373 on January 05, 2014, 10:38:25 pm
Great pics of the lobster and Castle Rock KarenH and BZB.

I am trying to avoid the pest man and his potions. We discovered termites up the back of the property  :o :o :o and there is a league of spider nations in the courtyard  :( I try to be live and let live person but there are redbacks and many other nasties there. I think I must be part insect as I hate pest control potions and usually refuse to have them anywhere on the property. Keep telling myself we have to do this  :-\
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Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2014, 10:45:43 pm
I'd like the spider man Gayle, rarely get any inside but last time I cleaned out the gutters I noticed lots of cobwebs on the edge of the roof tiles.  I get red backs in the garage periodically but am not afraid to kill them, it's the huntsman which makes my blood pressure rise.  Friends even had their place sprayed for flies as they were getting so many of them.
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Post by: obbie on January 05, 2014, 11:31:03 pm
I am not sure, I should take a thermie with me. :)
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Post by: gertbysea on January 05, 2014, 11:47:51 pm
Seeing as we are talking critters here....


Not so dear DH got up this morning from his bed, walked into his bathroom for the usual, ablutions, took the dog for a walk before it got too hot, made his breakfast  cleaned up his wee mess and went into his office.

I got up from my bed, opened the door to the living area, saw a swarming mass of wiggling maggots. Hundreds and hundreds . Lots squashed by bare feet and some obviously squashed  with shoes. Actually footprints .  So I go I to the office and ask DH is he noticed anything  unusual this morning. Nope nada. When I pointed  out the maggots now in the office and some on the windows where the was just looking out he was totally surprised and got all defensive saying I should be more diligent in removing the garbage from the bin under the sink it this weather then went back  to computer gazing.

It has taken me an hour to wrangle these critters and while sitting here typing I can see a new wave heading for the windows and have decided to let them make it that far  before rounding them up as it is easier than searching them out as they are the same colour as our tiles.

Dh has shouted from the office that I should remember the same thing happened last year  when the bin was not emptied.

Ummmmm!

Gerrrrrrrrt
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Post by: mcmich on January 06, 2014, 12:24:42 am
Ohh YUCK Gert. You poor thing. What a job.

I think you need to renegotiate bin duties.  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on January 06, 2014, 12:36:18 am
The 'interesting' thing is that DH is in charge of the bin and always has been. We actually have very little real food waste as I have an Insinkerator. I do believe it was a banana skin  which may have attracted the flys and I do not eat bananas. NUFF said!


Our garbage bin is almost empty every week. It is the bi weekly bottle bin which needs more frequent collecting,


Not happy. They are still crawling to the light.

Gert
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Post by: Halex on January 06, 2014, 12:43:03 am
Gert, dh needs re-training re the garbage :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2014, 01:01:17 am
I can remember the same thing happening last year Gert, what can you do - men will be men but boy it must be infuriating.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 06, 2014, 01:12:50 am
I think you are just the gal to do it Hally. I am ending him over right now. And thank you

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on January 06, 2014, 02:20:05 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on January 06, 2014, 12:36:18 am

Our garbage bin is almost empty every week. It is the bi weekly bottle bin which needs more frequent collecting,


 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Halex on January 06, 2014, 03:11:45 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on January 06, 2014, 01:12:50 am
I think you are just the gal to do it Hally. I am ending him over right now. And thank you

Gert

Great, looking forward to it. He will come back reformed and will make 1 or 2 cups of tea in bed each morning :) I dont get up until I have had mine :)
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Post by: gertbysea on January 06, 2014, 03:19:00 am
That would be a first Hally.  I look forward to seeing DH  make a cup of tea.

Gert
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Post by: Halex on January 06, 2014, 04:27:56 am
I will whip him into shape :)

Boy its hot here, poor cp, 3 hours on the tennis court at 37degrees!
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Post by: cookie1 on January 06, 2014, 08:43:33 am
Oh Gert how absolutely ghastly. I left the lid of our bin up once, ever so slightly and the flies got into it. I have no idea what was in there but OMG what a mess. I feel very sorry for you. Make sure you belt DH where the marks won't show.  ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 06, 2014, 08:54:43 am
Eww Gert. Don't like your chances on the retraining of DH. Think that ship has sailed.
Nuff creepy critter stories please. I can't stop itching now.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 06, 2014, 09:35:51 am
The first time I saw maggots I felt ill. Now. I can pick them up bare handed. Because they are the same colour as our tiles it is difficult to see them unless they are moving and they can move pretty quickly.

Think I have got them all today but you tell me how DH did not feel the under  bare feet. Yuk!

Gert
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Post by: BeezeeBee on January 06, 2014, 10:17:10 am
You're so cool and calm, Gert. I would have screamed the house down :D

We visited Whale World today. It's an old Albany whaling station that had been turned into a museum. Very informative and interesting morning.

Then we checked out Natural Bridge and the magnificent views in that area.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/06/9ypu2e3a.jpg)
The Southern Ocean was turquoise blue near the shore and the emerald greens of the hills was just stunning! My photo doesn't do it justice at all.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/06/ysyhumeh.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 06, 2014, 10:22:15 am
What lovely photos BZB, Oh look at warm sunshine.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 06, 2014, 11:09:42 am
I used to be swatting flies all day long, until I found out that the only way to get them was spray. I really don't know why they like our house so much, and probably will get a pest man to spray. I bought a couple of fly attractant bottles, and the vegie patch seems to be well loved for blowies and flies judging by the speed at which they fill the bottles.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 06, 2014, 11:22:54 am
I love the photos BZB. Enjoy your holiday.
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Post by: mcmich on January 06, 2014, 08:40:10 pm
Magnificent photos BZB.  :D
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Post by: astarra on January 06, 2014, 09:44:52 pm
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on January 06, 2014, 11:09:42 am
I used to be swatting flies all day long, until I found out that the only way to get them was spray. I really don't know why they like our house so much, and probably will get a pest man to spray. I bought a couple of fly attractant bottles, and the vegie patch seems to be well loved for blowies and flies judging by the speed at which they fill the bottles.

We had our house sprayed a couple of months ago - and if I had $1 for every dead insect I had since vacuumed up, it would have paid for the spraying - and some lots!! We decided to get it done after Miss2 was bitten by a jack-jumper and turned into an insect-a-phobe!! :(
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Post by: goldfish on January 06, 2014, 09:52:02 pm
Had to google jack jumper, Astarra - had never heard of them. - they're nasty little things!!  No wonder your daughter has an aversion to insects now!!
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Post by: Emme on January 06, 2014, 10:37:53 pm
What a beautiful spot BZB. thank you for the lovely photos.  Lovely to see these beautiful places around us. 

Astarra, those Jack jumpers give a nasty bite, they are every where. 
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Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2014, 11:47:27 pm
Is that what we call bull ants?  I don't think ours jump though so maybe they are different.

BZB you are visiting some lovely places down there, thanks for sharing those beautiful photos with the rest of the world.
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Post by: mab19 on January 07, 2014, 01:11:22 am
Lovely photos BZB.  We loved our visit to the west, some years ago now tho.

I was  once bitten on the bum by a jack jumper and we won't go in to that happed.  It's not for publication. ;D

We have been out looking at cars for the last couple of days.  DH has decided it's time to upgrade from our old and trusty Nissan Patrol.  I had a drive in an automatic yesterday and it was not a good experience.  I have had a licence for over 50 years now and have always driven a manual.  The worse thing was the bl...dy car dealer came with us and made me even more nervous. 
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Post by: astarra on January 07, 2014, 03:05:07 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 06, 2014, 11:47:27 pm
Is that what we call bull ants?  I don't think ours jump though so maybe they are different.

BZB you are visiting some lovely places down there, thanks for sharing those beautiful photos with the rest of the world.

Found this for you JD...
"The jack jumper ant, hopper ant, jumper ant or jumping jack, Myrmecia pilosula, is a species of bull ant that is native to Australia. (Wikipedia)"  Horrible things.  >:(
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Post by: judydawn on January 07, 2014, 03:17:25 am
Thanks astarra, I think ours is just the common bull ant - nasty bite on all of them though.
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Post by: obbie on January 07, 2014, 04:29:39 am
shopping, I  bought heaps more summer clothes, for Mum and me too. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 07, 2014, 07:23:12 am
I have a Nissan Patrol mab19. I love it. Don't you hate it when the car dealer perches up there and glares as you try and drive a strange car. My parents had automatics and I did love driving them but still prefer my gears. What sort of car are you looking at getting?
Here it is with the van on the back. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/07/u3e3u5es.jpg)


I hope the poor little ant victim is feeling much better. I hadn't heard of them either.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on January 07, 2014, 07:32:55 am
Beach hopping today. Started with Two Peoples Bay but the beach didn't look that inviting.

We hopped over to the nearby Little Beach. Wow!! Another Albany stunner.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/07/y6evegud.jpg)

The boys had fun playing in the waves :)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/07/ge6y9u6a.jpg)

Picnic lunch at Emu Point beach, which has lovely shady trees
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/07/vubydu4e.jpg)

The boys could jump off the swimming pontoon into the shallow sea. Too cold for me though ;P
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/07/ytaqu4e8.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 07, 2014, 07:41:11 am
Lovely photos BZB.Oh look at that sunshine!
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Post by: mcmich on January 07, 2014, 07:52:19 am
Great day in a fantastic location BZB.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 07, 2014, 08:31:47 am
Beautiful scenery BZB.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 07, 2014, 08:47:04 am
Lovely BZB

MAB

Pay no attention to car salesman. They have no idea who is buying the car which is so stupid you have to play the game with them and that can give you endless fun. My DH's has always let me do the deal. He can' t be bothered and I have  always loved the challenge of dealing with some really stupid salesmen who want to defer to the MAN! MY Dh and I have always  worked the deal in Tandem and I have always closed it. Sometimes DH's get's to drive it away but he is not fussed on that either. He is not very interested in cars.

You will love that manual until you need to drive after a Knee or hip replacement then you will appreciate an automatic.


Gert
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Post by: mab19 on January 07, 2014, 09:19:29 am
Quote from: cookie1 on January 07, 2014, 07:23:12 am
I have a Nissan Patrol mab19. I love it. Don't you hate it when the car dealer perches up there and glares as you try and drive a strange car. My parents had automatics and I did love driving them but still prefer my gears. What sort of car are you looking at getting?
Here it is with the van on the back. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/07/u3e3u5es.jpg)


I hope the poor little ant victim is feeling much better. I hadn't heard of them either.

Cookie, that looks like us camped in the bush except our Patrol is white.

We have looked at Hyundais, 3 Holden Captiveas, a Kluga and tonight a Mitsubishi Challenger.  Will maybe take that for a test drive tomorrow.

As for the ant he met his demise. :)


Gert, one of the reasons for the change of car is because I am having trouble getting in and out.  The hips, back and knees are giving me trouble these days.

Regarding salesmen, I once told a salesman that it was me buying a new stove and please don't talk to my DH as it was me doing the cooking.  Went back some weeks later and bought a HWS and I don't think he even looked at DH. :D
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Post by: Nikkit on January 07, 2014, 12:31:38 pm
Mab, I have a Mitsubishi Challenger and love it. I'm tall (6'1") and can slide in and out with ease. (my knees and hips aren't the best either - so know what you mean).
Both my girls have loads of leg room in the back (they are both tall).
It also tows my horse float (2.5 tonne loaded) and all my horse gear fits in.
It fits my  shopping in with ease, (I always have a large esky in the back for cold stuff)
Fuel economy is about 10 litres/100km around town, a little less on a long run, fully loaded and towing it gets a bit scary - up around 17-20 litres/100 km. (But I am still happy with that)
I'm almost embarrassed to say that I am like one of those people advertising Mitsubishis..."Love That Car"  ;D

I walked out of one car sales yard when the salesman wouldn't take my questions seriously when I was asking him about towing, fuel economy, technical stuff I wanted to know etc. I asked the questions and he would look at hubby and ignore me. I said to him it was going to be my car, my money and if he couldn't take my questions seriously then I was walking.
He laughed.
I walked.
Hubby said "you shoulda listened mate - you just lost a bloody good sale, she was gonna buy that car today".
 
Needless to say the feedback I gave them was not very positive and I bought elsewhere. (The winning car yard drove the car to my house - 30 minutes away - so that I could test drive it around here with my kids in the back. I put saddles in it, my esky in it, asked the guy a gazillion questions and he answered every single one. I tried everything there was to try. Drove the guy insane I think! But I told him I'd be down tomorrow and place the order - and I was. He got some very positive feedback and if I buy another car it will be from that salesman again!)
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Post by: judydawn on January 07, 2014, 01:15:27 pm
Salesmen beware - do not mess with Nikkit LOL.  Good on you, us women should be taken more seriously.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 07, 2014, 02:23:56 pm
I like your style Nikkit  :D
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Post by: droverjess on January 07, 2014, 04:32:06 pm
Lots going on.....
Gert you have huge sympathy from over here.....
Only good thing about this VILE weather is no maggots.... Everything is drowned.... Rats in some areas are a problem in the uk as they escape the floods I to houses, but not here.

BZB love the pics and the sunshine! it is so grey and dark here.

I bought my last car, had it ten years.

Today I have fed the sheep
(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/c60666f996e5a02e7901bc71c7ea911d.jpg)

Made bread Uni's quick recipe with 150 w/m flour substituted.

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/6bf7c8b1af4de72edc47c0b62f65462d.jpg)

And stained wood
(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/028a9a5650f40e750bfed234ae9f2c1b.jpg)


(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/4c095fb1cf9d4f397117d81a61ebf393.jpg)

Friend coming to stay next week to help, had brilliant idea - will put their bed in dining room as that room will be totally decorated by then and upstairs is like Armageddon. Patching the landing ceiling and one bedroom ceiling with new plasterboard, to be skimmed after.


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Post by: gertbysea on January 07, 2014, 08:04:14 pm
Love the pics DJ  they give us an idea of the difficulty of renovations and restoration in such a house. Glad you are having a friend to help for a bit.

I would pop over to help if you would make that bread for me.

The sheep look pretty clean with all that mud. They are smart enough to stay on the high ground eh .

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on January 07, 2014, 08:09:18 pm
Nikkit some salesmen are their own worst enemy and need a smack. Cars are a major major purchase to be taken seriously and we need to get it right. And of course the horse has to be happy too.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on January 07, 2014, 08:37:33 pm
Love the pics DJ.

 have the morning of.... :)
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Post by: Yvette on January 07, 2014, 08:39:51 pm
You have been working DJ hope the weather gets better soon  :)
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Post by: droverjess on January 07, 2014, 08:44:23 pm
Well Gert there is shelter there and it is a bit drier up the  hill ..... Trying to persuade them to eat a little hay everyday for roughage. Trouble is sheep eat hay better in very cold or frosty weather and we don't have that.
I take a bag every day and sprinkle out hay very thinly to avoid waste. They all do have a mouthful and I am hoping that they will get keener on it.
Our fields appear to be the watershed for the hill so water cascades out of the hill and down, in vast quantities!!!!!

Thanks Yvette.
Can't stop Obbie... Have just had Xmas off!
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Post by: dede on January 07, 2014, 09:04:09 pm
Back from my camping trip. Had a beautiful time. Lots of laughs and relaxing. Now I have so much washing to do it's going to take me days and days to catch up, but well worth it.
I would add so photos but tapatalk won't let me for some reason.
This morning I'm off to my new job for an orientation session. Should have more of an idea what I'm doing by the end of the day. :)
Hope everyone has a great day.
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Post by: mcmich on January 07, 2014, 09:20:03 pm
Glad you have a friend coming to help you out DJ.

Good luck with the new job dede, hope it is run more professionally than the last place. How did the meeting go to address the issues you were having?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mab19 on January 07, 2014, 09:25:58 pm
Nice photos DJ.  I hope the rain stops for you soon.  We are looking at having a couple of hot days here. 

Good luck with your new job dede.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cornish Cream on January 07, 2014, 09:39:04 pm
Nice to see what you have been doing in the house DJ. ;D

Welcome back Dede.Good luck in your new job today :)

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Post by: Emme on January 07, 2014, 09:40:51 pm
Great photos DJ, lovely to see what you are doing.  That bread is wonderful.

Dede, wishing you well for your new job.  Glad you had a nice break, just what you needed.  :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on January 07, 2014, 10:21:05 pm
Nikkit, some sales folks are complete waste of time. They don't know their products!

DJ great pics. Bread looks yum.

Dede good luck :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on January 07, 2014, 10:28:13 pm
Glad to hear you had a relaxing holiday Mandi, is the new job the same type of work as the last one?

No rest for the wicked DJ but you are always up to it and how lovely a friend is coming to help, the more hands the better.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: jo_nz on January 07, 2014, 11:09:32 pm
Argh, looks like I won't be doing a lot today.  My car (brand new in April 2013) is making a helluva racket every time it moves and I can't get it looked at until Friday. 
Pretty disappointed as I was meant to be driving to Mum's tomorrow for her birthday, and granddad is also staying with her, but heading home on Friday so I will miss seeing him.

Just done the wages for this week and located some receipts DH needs and a few other odd jobs in the office.  Kids are at a friend's place, so enjoying some peace and quiet. 

Hope the new job goes well Dede.
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Post by: mcmich on January 07, 2014, 11:28:04 pm
That's a shame Jo. Borrow DH's car.
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Post by: obbie on January 08, 2014, 01:19:31 am
Hope the job goes well Mandi.


Jess, love the sheep :)
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Post by: deedub on January 08, 2014, 04:33:26 am
Day off today, and kids back home from grandma's. Went to council to get parking permit as our street now has 2hr limit - fantastic, no more bl#%^y commuters taking up all the residents' parking spaces! Then did a bit of shopping, DD needed a present for a friend. Postie tried to deliver new ICM while we were out, bummer! Got my haircut after lunch, popped into PO and yay! parcel was there, now looking up ice cream recipes :). About to take kids & dog for a walk, lovely day here today.
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Post by: obbie on January 08, 2014, 04:58:41 am
Great shopping, I had time off, and went home just to chill.
Left the kids home again today, like Monday. they love it.. :)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mab19 on January 08, 2014, 10:08:37 am
We took the Mitsubishi Challenger for a test drive this morning and liked it so much we bought it.  Didn't trade in the trusty old Nissan Patrol as they wouldn't give us much for it as a trade in.  We already have someone interested in buying it so we will see what they think of it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 08, 2014, 10:14:19 am
That's good news Margaret ;D What colour is it ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on January 08, 2014, 10:55:18 am
Good one MAB.

Gert
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 08, 2014, 10:58:43 am
wonderful Mab,  that's always my first question to cc ::)

yesterday we went to the movies and saw frozen a terrific movie and the kids loved it Lily had every emotion possible she laughed, cried,  jumped in fear, danced to the songs (its quite a musical movie) and as we were walking out she had the biggest smile and said it was the best movie ever (until the next one anyway ) not often a movie does this :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 08, 2014, 11:29:55 am
Great news Mab. Congratulations. Fingers crossed you sell your old car.
I want to see the movie Suzanne. It looks very funny. DH6 is like Lily with just about every movie he watches. Usually says he wants to go home or turn it off, only to watch it out in the end and say he loved it.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 08, 2014, 02:22:05 pm
I think one of the worst things a salesman can do is ignore the real person he needs to sell to. They need to work it out. Quite often its the silent person who stands in the background and doesn't ask any questions that is the one who is going to influence the final decision. The salesman may also be a sexist and think they are selling to the male because he holds the purse strings or its a supposedly male item eg car, lawnmower. The rest don't listen with their ears and are only interested in the sound of their own voice
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Post by: droverjess on January 08, 2014, 08:24:52 pm
LOL CP.
Too true.

More woodstaining today, and trying to use photocopier, it kept getting a paper jam! Gave up in the end. I'd been given a diary template from another b and b and was trying to copy them. Went through local events putting in ordinary diary for the year. Still have to put the school holidays and half terms in now, this all helps with bookings when we get going.
Put second undercoat on mdf bath panel too.

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Post by: gertbysea on January 08, 2014, 08:48:43 pm
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on January 08, 2014, 02:22:05 pm
I think one of the worst things a salesman can do is ignore the real person he needs to sell to. They need to work it out. Quite often its the silent person who stands in the background and doesn't ask any questions that is the one who is going to influence the final decision. The salesman may also be a sexist and think they are selling to the male because he holds the purse strings or its a supposedly male item eg car, lawnmower. The rest don't listen with their ears and are only interested in the sound of their own voice

Too true CP
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Post by: Emme on January 08, 2014, 09:08:22 pm
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on January 08, 2014, 02:22:05 pm
I think one of the worst things a salesman can do is ignore the real person he needs to sell to. They need to work it out. Quite often its the silent person who stands in the background and doesn't ask any questions that is the one who is going to influence the final decision. The salesman may also be a sexist and think they are selling to the male because he holds the purse strings or its a supposedly male item eg car, lawnmower. The rest don't listen with their ears and are only interested in the sound of their own voice
Very true CP and it has cost some many a sale
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Nikkit on January 08, 2014, 10:31:14 pm
Exactly CP!

Yay Mab, you'll love it  :)

There is light at the end of the tunnel DJ, keep going!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mab19 on January 08, 2014, 11:10:13 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 08, 2014, 10:14:19 am
That's good news Margaret ;D What colour is it ;)

The car is white CC

As I said before DH had gone to look at the car the afternoon before dressed in his old knock about home clothes and the older salesmen just sat in their office and didn't bother to come out.

You know the old story, he's only an old codger and  just filling in time.  Well a young fellow came out and couldn't be more helpful.  He answered all DH's questions and was very pleasant.

So yesterday when we went dressed in our better clothes out comes one of the older salesmen.  DH just said I would like to the young man who was so helpful yesterday.  Well the look on the guys face was worth seeing an I thought serves you right mate.

We may not be rich and we may not always be dressed to kill but sometimes you just can't tell who will buy and who won't.
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Post by: jo_nz on January 08, 2014, 11:23:52 pm
mab, that drives me nuts too - why do I have to get dressed up to go and spend my own hard earned money?  Glad you found a good one amongst the bunch.

We've had the same at open homes too when we were looking to buy a house.  A fairly young couple with a baby, and one agent actually told us twice during the open home that the house we were looking at was out of our price range (without asking what our range might be). 
We walked out, and then went through another agent to buy this house (funnily enough, owned by the dad of the first house)...it was with the same agency, but we made sure we had nothing to do with him and told them why.  Of course we also had to sell (2 properties in fact) to buy this one, so he missed out on that too.

Didn't salespeople ever get told you can't judge a book by its cover?
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Post by: obbie on January 09, 2014, 02:27:51 am
so true Margaret.

And I agree CP.

When we buy cars, its me who buys them, I have 8 now...

When I went to buy a WRX 13 years ago, before DH was around, the guy ignored me sitting in it, in the showroom, and I went home and rang up the dealership and asked what does one have to do,  to buy a car from them.  I was ignored by heaps of sales people, I was dressed in work clothes, shorts and a top.

Then when I went back a couple of days later to pay for it, the guy said who do you want to ring, to see if you can buy this.
I did not knead to ring anyone, but I wasted his phone line for 30 minutes, also reported him to MTA.

again, when I bought our landcruiser 6 months ago, the guy up here was rude, so I rang Toyota customer experience, and told them, he got a zero rating from me.
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 09, 2014, 03:16:24 am
when we recently bought our new car dh organised for the salesman to bring the car to our house for me to test drive,  I heard dh telling the man its the wife who has the final say so don't worry about me worry about her :D:D
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Post by: judydawn on January 09, 2014, 07:57:02 am
Yes I've heard of that happening before Margaret and it must be sheer delight to give these guys what they deserve. 
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Post by: BeezeeBee on January 09, 2014, 02:09:23 pm
Love how the other salesman reacted,Mab. Hehehe

Back home yesterday evening. We drove back to Perth with a pitstop at Denmark. Such a pretty, green place. Lots of picturesque views along the roads near Denmark.

Today it's back to painting.
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Post by: Nikkit on January 09, 2014, 11:08:45 pm
well done Mab! That young man was wise, and the older salesmen have a few more things to learn!

There really are some silly salespersons out there isn't there! They should learn to never ever judge someone by what they are wearing, how they speak, what they look like.

I remember once going into a showroom to look at blinds. we were thinking of roller blinds on our patio and thought we'd like the hoo ha fancy ones that you could put up and down with the push of a button.
I looked around and went to the counter where I was studiously ignored, finally caught the lady's eye and she said "yeah whaddaya want". :o  I asked very nicely for a price on the fancy schmancy roller blinds, gave her some  measurements and asked her if she would please do up a quote for me. She looked me up and down a couple of times and said "you wouldn't be able to afford it love, not gonna waste my time". I was shocked. Speechless, I walked out. Stewed all the way home and then rang the showroom asking if I could please speak to the manager. It was her! We had a little chat, I said ever so kindly that I would not buy from her showroom, would not recommend anyone to step foot in there and seeing as I was in the building game I had a lot of contacts, not one person I spoke to would go her way. Then I told her how much I was willing to spend on blinds (thousands). Left her speechless! I hope she learned her lesson there.

Hubby wanted to get some new lights for our house, went into a lighting shop and was ignored. (he was dressed in his work clothes, so a tad scruffy!) Totally ignored - they vacuumed around him at the counter!. (had happened once before as well, but he wanted to shop around) Went to another store where we always get awesome service, they answer all and any questions and bought over $1000 worth. Promptly went back to the store that had ignored him and told them what he thought of them and their lack of service and how much he had just spent down the road etc etc etc. Walked out leaving them with their mouths open!

We do make a point of saying that when we get good customer service that we will be recommending them to friends etc. And when we get bad customer service we also make a point of telling them that we will not be back and we will not be recommending them to any one. Hopefully one day the message will sink in.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on January 10, 2014, 01:23:25 am
It is usually the ones more casually dressed have the money, and the ones glamed up, all broke, and using credit to keep up with the neighbors.

never judge a book by the cover,,
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 10, 2014, 02:41:45 am
if you get dressed up then they're unlikely to give you a good discount either  :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: obbie on January 10, 2014, 04:25:11 am
I saw a neighbor of mine a couple of months ago up town, looking really casual, and in a older ute.
I asked her what she was doing, she goes around to garage sales looking for antiques, and bargains to buy.

I had never seen her that casual before, but it works for her.

Normally she is dressed up so lovely, and drives a Jaguar car, and lives in a very expensive house.
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Post by: jeninwa on January 10, 2014, 06:24:09 am
I'm doing a senior first aide course today.
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Post by: droverjess on January 10, 2014, 07:21:29 am
Good luck Jen.
Yup funny stories.

Once bought a car long time ago with ex H and the salesman at the end said he couldn't work out if we were struggling to buy it or could easily afford it as we'd struck such a hard deal. We never told him which but it was the former!

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Post by: Halex on January 10, 2014, 10:28:35 pm
We checked into Crown Metropol yesterday lunchtime, here for 3 nights. The old Burswood. The refurbishment is great, pool area lovely, but to guarantee a shady spot its $40 for an orbit bed. Was hoping with the new slides & games room with x box it woukd be a big hit. Slides are for kids 12 & under so only cp can use them. Games room kids have to be over 12 to use xbox without a parent, so the 2 attractions for us are duds & I will be telling management. Back to I am bored canI  go to the room. Hoping he meets some boys his age today.

H :)
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Post by: maddy on January 11, 2014, 02:05:40 am
Nikkit...that was a really a "pretty woman" moment......as Julia Roberts shows her shopping bags "Big mistake"  :P.  Cardinal rule of retail is to never label or assume any person that walks through the door!  That, and not jumping on you as soon as you enter asking if you need help  :-)) I really despise that, and more often I don't even bother to look around...gets my goat.

Um, didn't think this could ever happen, but I think I've pink'd my bedroom too much  :-\  DD who scores an A+ in sarcasm, asked me when the baby was arriving  :-))
....off to find some accessories to maybe tone it down a bit....and find King sized pillows, as the linen from the U.S. has different sized pillows for their king quilts  :-X

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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 11, 2014, 02:54:54 am
 :) :) :)
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Post by: gertbysea on January 11, 2014, 03:00:27 am
Um, didn't think this could ever happen, but I think I've pink'd my bedroom too much  Undecided  DD who scores an A+ in sarcasm, asked me when the baby was arriving  Roll Eyes


Whoooo there. Did I read that right?

 :D :D :D :D

GERT
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Post by: judydawn on January 11, 2014, 03:10:29 am
You've been very luck up to date maddy, I know of no man who would sleep in a pink bedroom  :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 11, 2014, 03:35:46 am
love that smart remark maddy  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: courton on January 11, 2014, 03:38:01 am
Maddy, Can we have a 'before' shot of the pink room before you unisex it please !!! And of course, 'after' shot as well...
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Post by: mab19 on January 11, 2014, 05:25:37 am
Don't think my DH would be too keen on sleeping in a pink  bedroom.  He is a very tolerant man but I think that might stretch the friendship a bit too much. :D

Took the GD's shopping today, gave them a generous allowance each and said they could keep what was left over.  There was much discussion and they were very careful about what to buy and neither one of them spent more than $20.  They came home happy and I came home with sore feet. :)
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Post by: gertbysea on January 11, 2014, 05:58:06 am
Today I have been lazy as it is nicely raining. On my iPad and computer I have been watching  SMHTV  Jimmy's Food  Factory.  A BBC production about how food is manufactured in the UK Most  interesting to see how he replicates corn flakes and instant coffee in one and processed cheese in another episode.

Grrt
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Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2014, 06:44:57 am
I enjoyed that on TV Gert. Quite amazing really. It's not raining here, a tad warm. Sitting around in the air con not doing much.
I must make some bread in a while or we won't have anything to put our sandwich fillings in on the car run tomorrow. I'll bake it when the sun goes down.
Enjoy the rain Gert.

Maddy what broke the straw on the DH's back for the pink bedroom? 
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Post by: gertbysea on January 11, 2014, 07:00:03 am
I never even heard of that show cookie. Was it on pay TV?

Gert
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Post by: BeezeeBee on January 11, 2014, 07:03:11 am
Cookie, I beg to differ. It's more than a tad warm right now.

My willpower is being sorely tested. Prepping doors for a paint job is even harder than usual, with a brutal temperature of 43C in the backyard 😱

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Post by: Wonder on January 11, 2014, 07:25:00 am
Bert it was either ABC or SBS we watched a few of the episodes about 6 months ago.
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Post by: judydawn on January 11, 2014, 07:57:45 am
He wants to come inside Gert.  What, if anything, sent him on his way?
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Post by: gertbysea on January 11, 2014, 08:00:28 am
I've been doing some snake wrangling.  This was was really angry as some birds had chased it under my BBQ!

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/11/e9apamep.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/11/ybygyvyb.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/11/8uju2yhe.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/11/epajy6a7.jpg)

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Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on January 11, 2014, 08:05:22 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 11, 2014, 07:57:45 am
He wants to come inside Gert.  What, if anything, sent him on his way?

He/she was pretty upset as the birds nearly got it.  Just gave it a tap on it's tail and it headed next door .

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on January 11, 2014, 08:39:24 am
I don't think you can ever be too pink Maddy.  :D

Nice snake Gert.  :D

My DS and his fiancé have decided to move in together  :-\  I would have preferred they would have waited until they were married - but not my decision to make. DH and I are helping them move tomorrow into a tiny flat in Sydney CBD with a huge rent. I don't want to be an over bearing, controlling MIL and did run this by my future DIL before I did this. (Jess always remarks how organised my pantry is). So bought containers from Kmart and did a bit of shopping for pantry staples.
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Post by: deedub on January 11, 2014, 08:40:18 am
Just showed Annika your pics Gert and her comment was OMG that is sooooo cool! She loves snakes....
Just pottering around today, washing, grocery shopping, a bit of cooking. Miss 10 at a sleepover party so Miss 8 & I went out for dinner.
I was thinking as I was reading all the terrible salesman stories, "haven't these people seen Pretty Woman?", but maddy beat me to it. ☺️ Funny when I was looking for a car with 2 kids in tow I was never asked where hubby was, guess they had me pegged as single from the get-go!
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Post by: mcmich on January 11, 2014, 09:07:09 am
My late DH passed away many years ago and I bought my corolla (first major purchase alone since I married at 19yrs) 5 yrs ago. I went to look at a Mazada, Honda wouldn't serve me, VW were good. I ended buying a corolla as my son-in-laws father held my hand through the process.  :D
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Post by: dede on January 11, 2014, 09:27:19 am
Sorry guys I haven't been back on the forum to answer your questions.

The meeting with the coordinator went very well. She agreed that there are huge problems that need fixing and they are working on fixing them. My pay rate is being looked at and hopefully adjusted as my new work pay rate is $4.40 more an hour and is the correct rate I should be on.

Yes Judy the new job is the same type of work as the old job but with a bigger organization that are much more professional.

Been busy today weeding the veggie garden that has got so overgrown. I had to work my way from the gate right through. Not quiet finished but getting close to the end.
I am suffering from tennis elbow at the moment which is making jobs like weeding quiet painful. I have had a shower and put some deep heat on my arm. Must go to the doctor I think as it's not getting any better. Probably doesn't help that I'm constantly doing things that agitate it.
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Post by: Katiej on January 11, 2014, 09:33:23 am
OMG Gert I wouldn't fancy seeing that in my backyard.

Great idea Mich, the containers look great. Such a practical gift and I'm sure they will make good use of all the supplies. Love a neat pantry!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 11, 2014, 09:43:16 am
Just looking at that snake gives me the "hebbie jeebies" Gert :-\ 

What a great gift for a moving in present Michele. 8)

Good luck BZB with your renovations in that heat.I would be on my knees :D :D

Loved the remark from your DH Maddy  :D :D :D 
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 11, 2014, 09:50:09 am
what sort of snake is it Gretch?
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Post by: judydawn on January 11, 2014, 09:55:35 am
Michele what a lovely gesture.  It would be hard being a MIL to a female I would imagine (some people are lucky but I know an awful lot who aren't) and you are right in not wanting to overpower the poor girl.  When you think back though, how much clutter did you get rid of recently that they may have found useful  ;)   I hope they have a happy life together and it all leads to a wedding down the track. 
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Post by: gertbysea on January 11, 2014, 10:51:19 am
Lot going on here.

Dede hope it all works out.

Understand mcmich . Just the way it is  these days. It is certainly tricky trying to negotiate.  You were very brave. No way would I have tried to organise my DIL's pantry.  ;D ;D

I think the snake was a brown tree snake. It was pretty traumatised so I was cautious moving it on. They can be pretty quick and while not poisonous can bite.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2014, 10:53:55 am
Quote from: Halex on January 10, 2014, 10:28:35 pm
We checked into Crown Metropol yesterday lunchtime, here for 3 nights. The old Burswood. The refurbishment is great, pool area lovely, but to guarantee a shady spot its $40 for an orbit bed. Was hoping with the new slides & games room with x box it woukd be a big hit. Slides are for kids 12 & under so only cp can use them. Games room kids have to be over 12 to use xbox without a parent, so the 2 attractions for us are duds & I will be telling management. Back to I am bored canI  go to the room. Hoping he meets some boys his age today.

H :)

Are you celebrating an occasion Hally?
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Post by: BeezeeBee on January 11, 2014, 11:57:07 am
Oh wow Mich! You are most welcomed to organise my pantry too ;D

Eeks!! A snake! I would have completely freaked out, Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on January 11, 2014, 02:01:46 pm
Lucky Gert - I'll swap you. I have a rather large snake in my chook yard. He killed 2 chooks the other day and one is still a bit sick. All 3 had multiple strike wounds on them - and with 2 dead I don't need to be Sherlock to figure out the sod is poisonous! The strike marks are about an inch apart, so this snake is big! :o

So it takes 2 people to do the chooks at night now. One holding the long handle shovel and doing lots of stomping while the other gets eggs and feeds them!

Tonight the chooks are roosting on the verandah - so I'm guessing he's down there and the girls don't want to go home!

It could be a tiger or a dugite, either way I don't really want to meet him. The dog next door was bitten by a tiger snake last week and pulled through.

And today hit 43 on my patio here, so we made ourselves pretty comfy on the couch for a good portion of the day! Heading to the beach in the morning with horses and dogs  and then more couch time tomorrow arvo  ;D
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Post by: droverjess on January 11, 2014, 08:57:46 pm
Ooh... I simply can't cope with snakes....

Bit of food shopping today and then bread, coking, tidying and ironing along with nephew visiting this arvo while his parents were out. Such a canny lad.
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Post by: Wonder on January 11, 2014, 09:11:24 pm
Unfortunately have to work today. Just trying to do a menu plan first so we are a bit organised for the week.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 11, 2014, 09:23:05 pm
Oh Nikkit that is sad for poor,chooks. Hard to keep,snakes out of their yard. Keep the shotgun handy.

Gert
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Post by: Halex on January 11, 2014, 11:04:45 pm
No cookie, just managed to get a good deal & we have been wanting to try it out since Packer took over. We chose the right weekend being so hot. It is certainly an improvement on the burswood but they are not up there yet. Had dinner last night at Guilliame, fantastic food as usual. Another day out by the pool :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2014, 01:17:21 am
A nice lazy weekend Hally, that's all you can do when it's hot.

Nikkit, those poor girls having to roost on your verandah and not go home. You'd think it would be enough to make them stop laying.  At least they have the sense to stay well clear of the snake.  How ever are you going to get him out of there or does he come and go at his leisure?
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Post by: gertbysea on January 12, 2014, 01:26:38 am
The closer look at my snake reveals that it may be a Freshwater snake which is quite common here. The photos also reveal dirty gutters in sliding doors. Ummmm. So today I am contemplating cleaning them but as it is roaring/pouring  down rain and my nose is in a fast moving book I may give the cleaning a miss.

The frogs are croaking in agreement.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2014, 01:30:41 am
Do you have a special sliding door gutter cleaner Gert, they are cows of things to clean.  Luckily I only have 1, how many do you have?

Finish your book, it sounds more fun than cleaning  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on January 12, 2014, 01:37:56 am
No I don't judy. Never heard of one. Should I have one?  I have  2 double, a triple and another one.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2014, 01:45:44 am
You have heaps to do so perhaps you should look into it further Gert.

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=gadget%20for%20cleaning%20the%20tracks%20of%20windows

Check out the 1st one, the brush then the robot contraption - I like that one but I guess it would be very expensive. 
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Post by: gertbysea on January 12, 2014, 02:44:45 am
The robot is interesting  the brush too but I think I will just ask the cleaner to do them. Seems the easiest ;D ;D ;D

Gert
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 12, 2014, 03:09:34 am
Had to go back on the photo's and have a look at your dirty door gutters  ;D ;D ;D (didn't really see anything)
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Post by: gertbysea on January 12, 2014, 04:31:53 am
I  can see them from where I am sitting  reading and watching the cricket while it buckets  down outside.  I may have to turn the lights off and use my kindle light to read by so I can' tree it.

Gert
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Post by: deedub on January 12, 2014, 06:19:31 am
What a great thing to do for your DS' fiancée Michelle, I'm sure she appreciated it.
Today I've spent most of the day in the kitchen as it's going to be very hot in the coming week so not planning on doing any cooking for the next few days! Also managed to tidy the kids bedroom & playroom ready for the cleaners who are back from holidays yay! Poor things will be cleaning on a day when it's supposed to get to 41 - at least they start early.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 12, 2014, 06:53:38 am
We had our car run today. We ended up taking one of the modern cars as it has aircon! We woosed out. It was quite pleasant under a big tree. We all came home early ( round 2 pm) as it felt hot. A couple of members received SMS's saying their homes were near a fire breakout. They were from totally opposing areas of the city too.
A meeting tonight, specialist in the morning for a check and then life can hopefully settle down a little. Cooler weather and cooking.
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Post by: obbie on January 12, 2014, 06:59:35 am
at  Palm cove, all settled in.
  had a great lunch out, now working out where to go for dinner :)
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Post by: goldfish on January 12, 2014, 07:30:17 am
Have a great break, Obbie...

Cookie... Can't believe the news about the bush fires ...have heard that some properties have already been lost-sincerely hope there are no more!!!!
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2014, 11:00:11 am
I've been preparing myself for the next 5 over 40oC days, stocked up on salad ingredients, made 2 lots of ice-cream, a batch of iced tea and printed out 7 pages of smoothie recipes which I have typed up from various sites.  Hopefully by the end of this coming week I will have used up all the frozen fruit which fills 1 drawer of my freezer.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on January 12, 2014, 11:27:56 am
The rain is lovely. How I love to sit out on our verandah, looking up at the mountains all greyed over. :) kids have gone to the grandparents for the night. So we've watched a movie and catching up on one of the TV series we are watching.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 12, 2014, 01:05:41 pm
Well done Judy. I hope it changes its mind and is cooler now. INAID that sounds like a perfect evening.

I've just checked and the fires have caused the loss of 27 homes so far. It's horrid. I have 2 lots of friends who have had to evacuate and don't know if their homes are still standing and a couple of acquaintances. Fires are frightening anywhere.
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2014, 01:45:50 pm
Are these the same friends this happened to last fire season Cookie?  It's certainly a worry and I hope your friends have good news to report when they can get back to their homes.  27 already gone, sadly that's a lot of unfortunate people already though.
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Post by: JulieO on January 12, 2014, 09:06:26 pm
Quote from: judydawn on January 12, 2014, 11:00:11 am
I've been preparing myself for the next 5 over 40oC days, stocked up on salad ingredients, made 2 lots of ice-cream, a batch of iced tea and printed out 7 pages of smoothie recipes which I have typed up from various sites.  Hopefully by the end of this coming week I will have used up all the frozen fruit which fills 1 drawer of my freezer.

 ;D ;D  You can't say you're not prepared Judy!  :o    :D
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Post by: mcmich on January 12, 2014, 09:22:59 pm
Hope your friends homes are OK Cookie.

Good plan Judy. I should must make some ice cream up today.
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Post by: obbie on January 12, 2014, 09:25:26 pm
shopping :)
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Post by: droverjess on January 12, 2014, 10:02:26 pm
Quote from: mcmich on January 12, 2014, 09:22:59 pm
Hope your friends homes are OK Cookie.


Agreed and anyone else in the danger zones.

Just watched ep 3 Sherlock Holmes, it's brilliant.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 12, 2014, 10:55:04 pm
Been really busy here with 4 family birthdays in the last week and another 2 on the 29th. Renovations taking up most of my time which is why I haven't been on much recently. Hoping to be finished by the end of February and so far everything going to schedule.
Hope none of our Perth members have been affected by the bush fires here.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on January 12, 2014, 11:19:01 pm
MF that sure is a lot of birthdays :) Why 2 on 29th? Twins?

Hope to eventually see some pics of your reno. Are you doing structural changes?

Cooler weather forecasted for today. Max 29c. What a relief
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Post by: Halex on January 12, 2014, 11:22:38 pm
Just seen the news, terrible fires here.

Taking cp down to the buffet breakfast at the crown for a treat :) total waste for me as I will have a latte. & toast, but its nice for him. Dh has left for work.

H :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on January 12, 2014, 11:33:32 pm
Quote from: BeezeeBee on January 12, 2014, 11:19:01 pm
MF that sure is a lot of birthdays :) Why 2 on 29th? Twins?

Hope to eventually see some pics of your reno. Are you doing structural changes?

Cooler weather forecasted for today. Max 29c. What a relief

Not twins BZB but my DS and my GS both born on the same day 20 years apart. GS will be 11 and DS 31. We have lots of birthday clusters in our family with January and February having the most. Lots of family parties the norm here and never a dull moment. 
Ice skating today with some GK's as they love it.
Have lots of Reno pics and will post before and after when its completed.  :)
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Post by: mab19 on January 13, 2014, 01:15:12 am
Two more GD's arriving today so an early morning trip to the supermarket to gather supplies.  I wasn't the only one out early to beat the heat.
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 13, 2014, 01:30:55 am
sounds busy mf :D
all those with the unbearable heat I hope you can keep cool
today we are off to ds8's first allergist appointment just before Christmas he was given an epi pen for bee stings :( so not sure what the appointment entails but soon to find out
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Post by: Halex on January 13, 2014, 02:22:33 am
We are home. The Crown refurbushment is good, but wouldnt go back in a hurry.

A little conversation at checkout, dh last year bought me a crown voucher, expired dec 2013. Of course was shoved in my wallet & forgotten. Hoped they would honour as we checked in 9th Jan, so only just out of date. No they wouldnt, I said ithink its quite rude as we have spent a few thousand this weekend, they said the conditions said it expired dec 2013.  I said good customer service would be nice if they honoured it, they said no.

So everyone use your christmas gift vouchers NOW :)

H :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 13, 2014, 02:29:25 am
Hally that isn't nice. I tend to use my vouchers within the month as I know they won't be honoured after the cut off. Apparently there are a large percentage of vouchers never redeemed.

This morning I went and had my 6 monthly check and have passed for another 6 months. I had an early appointment so that was good.

My friends Mum sent me an email this morning saying her house was ok but the neighbours homes were gone. As far as I know our car club member's place is fine too.  It is ghastly. 44 homes gone. The fire is contained at the moment but not under control. It is much cooler this morning and no wind.
I will be thinking of everyone east of WA in the heat. Take care everyone.
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Post by: Halex on January 13, 2014, 02:33:12 am
44 homes gone, how awful. Do you know which streets, we have friends in Stoneville.

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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on January 13, 2014, 02:50:50 am
So sad and I read one dead too :(

Day at home with the kids. Have decorated a plate today, tidies up and made lunch.
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Post by: Halex on January 13, 2014, 03:10:18 am
OMG , so so,lucky, my friends house was the only house to survive in their road, all others destroyed. Its a miracle. He was on the news last night. Our other friends had fire coming up the back but they are all ok. Wife & cats evacuated.

They were very lucky, i have been told the area looks like a war zone.

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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 13, 2014, 04:03:20 am
I ordered a weighted hula hoop (see fithoop.com.au) and it arrived today, so I have been swinging. Phew! its left me a bit breathless, and they say not to do more than 5 mins when you first start as you may end up with bruising which I've probably gone a bit over (in total - wasn't able to keep it up for that long (that's tomorrow)

about 3 years ago DH bought me a beauty salon voucher for Xmas which I stuck to the fridge and forgot about, until the week and a bit before it expired. I rang up and they said they were fully booked for the week, and if they made an appointment for the following week the voucher would have expired  :-)) I tried a couple of nice phone calls, and then because the voucher was still valid  I went down there with guns blazing yelling my head off (so I'd disturb all those people who were having relaxing massages, and so they could hear what this salon was doing). The owner was a b*tch and very rude so she really riled me up. I walked out of there with my refund, and that place is surprisingly no longer there (probably was going bankrupt and that's why they didn't want to honour the voucher). I feel sorry for those people who were having a relaxing treatment but they probably found it interesting.
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Post by: judydawn on January 13, 2014, 04:39:39 am
CP, good on you. It worked!
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Post by: mcmich on January 13, 2014, 04:55:15 am
Quote from: Halex on January 12, 2014, 11:22:38 pm
Just seen the news, terrible fires here.

Taking cp down to the buffet breakfast at the crown for a treat :) total waste for me as I will have a latte. & toast, but its nice for him. Dh has left for work.

H :)

Glad to hear that your friends homes are all OK. Sad for the folk that have lost their homes.

Hally, that is a great thing to do with CP - I use to that with my DS he loved going out for breakfast. I had manicure and pedicure days with DD and still do and with my stepdaughters. I would love to have a mummy and Dano breakfast morning again but apparently DS doesn't eat breakfast now.  :-))
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Post by: Halex on January 13, 2014, 05:24:31 am
Thanks mich, its nice to do,things together. He is still full, no,lunch he said :)

Well crown rang me back about 10 mins ago & decided to honour the voucher after I told them it was really bad customer service not too & Crown can afford to. They finally agreed!

Well done Cream Puff.

 :)
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Post by: mcmich on January 13, 2014, 05:25:09 am
Bit of a dilemma - I received 7 new cookbooks for Christmas - in keeping with my one in/one out rule I need to get rid of 7 cookbooks. I don't want to get rid of any more of my cookbooks  :'(  I lightened my load by well over 40 cookbooks last year and my entire collection of Donna Hay magazines Issues 1 - 70. So I went through my cookbooks yet again - I've found 2 to pass onto my DS's fiancée, a great a cook with meat, veg and salad but she doesn't cook cakes, muffins and biscuits from scratch and wants to learn.  ;D just 5 more to go - it's going to be tough. Having said that, there is no real reason to get rid of anything more. I have storage room to burn and have quite the minimalist home - that won't stay that way if I keep bringing stuff in and not taking anything out.  :-\
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Post by: Halex on January 13, 2014, 05:26:43 am
Oooh dont get rid of anymore, you have space :)

Revolving bookcases work well too :)
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Post by: mcmich on January 13, 2014, 05:30:20 am
Quote from: Halex on January 13, 2014, 05:24:31 am
Thanks mich, its nice to do,things together. He is still full, no,lunch he said :)

Well crown rang me back about 10 mins ago & decided to honour the voucher after I told them it was really bad customer service not too & Crown can afford to. They finally agreed!

Well done Cream Puff.

 :)

Good for you Hally and so they should.  :D

Robin's Kitchen isn't honouring their loyalty  points. I asked to use mine a couple of days ago and was told they were in receivership but do have a buyer that may or may not keep the same system going.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 13, 2014, 05:56:32 am
Mich did you pay for the gift voucher on credit card? Sometimes you can get the money refunded and if you did its worth looking into
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Post by: Emme on January 13, 2014, 05:57:20 am
Good for you Hally, glad they had second thoughts.

Michele, I have to go through my cookbooks again and get rid of a few  also some heirloom sewing ones.  Can't be bothered today though  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on January 13, 2014, 05:59:01 am
These voucher and loyalty points can be a problem.  Robin's kitchen was a disaster when it announced the receivership before Christmas and  would not honour the vouchers people had just purchased. That is just what the receivers do. Lots of people lost their money.


Good on you Hally. I wonder if them may have extended the voucher if you had realised it before it had expired and asked nicely. These things really make me cranky.

You really have to think about buying a gift voucher these days. I figure that sometimes the gift is better then if the receiver doesn't like it they can exchange it or Re gift it.

Of course there is always Amazon and our fabulous POK? I doubt they will go out of business anytime soon.

CP I would be a rollin' that hoop down the street to nowhere!  Have another glass of instead.

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on January 13, 2014, 06:02:01 am
Michele be strong. Look at each book and  as yourself if you really really love it. ;D ;D  :-)) :-))

Having empty space is no good reason to fill it . I love empty spaces and consider them a work of art.  I especially love empty drawers.

Gert
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Post by: Katj on January 13, 2014, 06:10:54 am
Next time you head West Gert, you can clean out some of my drawers, I would love empty drawers! Lol
Hmm need to cull some cookbooks also.
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Post by: mcmich on January 13, 2014, 06:19:19 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on January 13, 2014, 05:59:01 am

You really have to think about buying a gift voucher these days. I figure that sometimes the gift is better then if the receiver doesn't like it they can exchange it or Re gift it.

That would be my choice Gert.

CP I would be a rollin' that hoop down the street to nowhere!  Have another glass of instead.

 ;D ;D ;D

Quote from: Gertbysea on January 13, 2014, 06:02:01 am
Michele be strong. Look at each book and  as yourself if you really really love it. ;D ;D  :-)) :-))

Having empty space is no good reason to fill it . I love empty spaces and consider them a work of art.  I especially love empty drawers.

Gert

Absolutely Gert. I love empty spaces too. I asked the kids and stepkids for recent photos of themselves to put on the hallstand that DH purchased to fill an empty wall  :-)) but instead they bought me cookbooks. Will give them gift exemption vouchers for my birthday and set up a table where they can take things home from my excess.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on January 13, 2014, 06:50:05 am
I've never heard of Robin's Kitchen  ???

Gert, I finally have an empty drawer in one of my tallboys in the bedroom - I was pretty excited about that.  As you get older minimising becomes more important I think, we have plenty of things that never get used so why clutter the house with them.

Cookbooks are hard to part with and Michele you made a great effort last year so just hang loose for a while on that one. You now have somewhere to pass them onto though with DS setting up home so you can always borrow them back if you wanted to.

Good to hear Crown came good on the voucher Hally.
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Post by: mcmich on January 13, 2014, 06:56:24 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 13, 2014, 06:50:05 am

Cookbooks are hard to part with and Michele you made a great effort last year so just hang loose for a while on that one. You now have somewhere to pass them onto though with DS setting up home so you can always borrow them back if you wanted to.


Good idea JD, there is always an opportunity in the future to pass on the books I don't cook from.  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on January 13, 2014, 06:57:19 am
For Christmas I gave each of my GD's a gift voucher for a facial each.  Instead of buying the vouchers and waiting until they were ready to use them I printed some out on the computer and when they are all ready I will go and book them all in.  This way if there is a problem with the beauty salon I won't lose any money.

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Post by: mcmich on January 13, 2014, 07:00:15 am
That is a fabulous idea mab. If something goes sour, they can book in elsewhere.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 13, 2014, 07:02:24 am
Great idea Margaret.  I sometimes do that when I post a lottery ticket, I copy the ticket and hold the original here as I'm always afraid someone will highjack the birthday card thinking there will be money in it.  People know I will not leave the country if the ticket is a major winner  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on January 13, 2014, 07:11:13 am
I like that MAB a good old fashioned IOU like we used to do when we were kids. We used to make them and give them as gifts  of say I will do your ironing for one week or  IOU 5 sodas from the ice cream parlour. Sort of an adult version of a gift to be collected when they are ready.
Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on January 13, 2014, 07:21:04 am
Well, finally back after losing power about midnight Saturday. Came back on about midnight Sunday night. Temp hit 46 here yesterday so it was just a wee bit hot. We had the gennie going to keep the fridges and freezers going and the beer cold. But we melted.
Slept outside last night as it was still 36 in the house at 9pm. Gross!

Not complaining though  - we still have a house. Many up in Parkerville - 46 homes now - have lost everything.

Hope it is all under control soon and somehow we can help.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 13, 2014, 07:43:28 am
So true Nikkit.

I was given a voucher at a spa when I retired. I forgot about it and it expired. I rang them and explained and they were only too pleased to honour it. I was thrilled as it is not something I do regularly.

I should do a bit of a de clutter but then I decide I need things still. Clothes I have no problem with.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 13, 2014, 11:25:27 am
Quote from: Droverjess on January 12, 2014, 10:02:26 pm
Quote from: mcmich on January 12, 2014, 09:22:59 pm
Hope your friends homes are OK Cookie.


Agreed and anyone else in the danger zones.

Just watched ep 3 Sherlock Holmes, it's brilliant.
Ooh sounds good can't wait. The tv station keeps advertising the new series but won't say when it starts. You are welcome to post some teasers 😉

Bush fires not good anywhere. Hoping our forum friends and family are all safe xox
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Post by: djinni373 on January 13, 2014, 11:50:29 am
So sad for those who have lost their homes in WA. Hope the situation improves quickly.

Today I spent some time watching the girls explore the backyard and making sure the dog did not round them up or eat them up :-))
So excited to have chooks  :) :) :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 13, 2014, 11:55:21 am
Very exciting for you Gayle.The girls look right at home exploring the garden.Have you named them ;) :D
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Post by: Yvette on January 13, 2014, 12:03:28 pm
Nice Gayle you will have some nice eggs now  :)
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Post by: djinni373 on January 13, 2014, 12:07:32 pm
DD named them after the Spice girls CC - Ginger, Sporty, Posh and Scary LOL. DD (who is a "ginger ninja") is impressed that Ginger has claimed the boss chook title :D.

I'm guessing I'll have to wait a little while before they start laying Yvette. Hopefully not too long though. ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 13, 2014, 12:09:58 pm
I love them, and they have a Posh house too. Is it a kit home?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 13, 2014, 12:12:06 pm
Good names Gayle :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 13, 2014, 12:25:52 pm
Great set up Gayle.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 13, 2014, 09:37:41 pm
Lovely setup. You are going to have happy eggs.

Gert
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Post by: Wonder on January 13, 2014, 09:39:04 pm
The chooks and house look great Gayle.
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Post by: mab19 on January 13, 2014, 09:45:07 pm
Nice set up Gayle.  Love the names. :D
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Post by: courton on January 13, 2014, 09:53:43 pm
What a lovely photo Gayle.
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Post by: Halex on January 13, 2014, 10:00:01 pm
Gayle, they look cute & love their home. They should lay you great eggs with that set up. :)
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Post by: goldfish on January 13, 2014, 10:38:38 pm
Gayle, you'll thoroughly enjoy your chooks, they look well settled and its eggciting when they deliver the first egg(s)!!! ;D

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/14/qeva8u4e.jpg)

I can vouch for all of the above!  My 6 layers (2 Australorps and 4 rescue chickens from a preschool hatching project- but don't get me started on that practice - not just yet, anyway!)are on a roll (would  that be an "egg" roll???) at the moment.. Getting 5-6 eggs a day. Keeps me, DD and a neighbour well supplied!
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Post by: mcmich on January 14, 2014, 04:48:30 am
The chooks and hen house look fab Djinni  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 14, 2014, 04:56:13 am
Lovely chooks and chook house. I'd love to keep a couple of chooks.

This morning we went out with friends for a long morning tea. It was a lovely spot we hadn't been to before. Right on the Canning River, under big trees and a lovely breeze. As we were leaving they told us they were closing down as they couldn't renew the lease.  :'( such a lovely spot too.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 14, 2014, 09:32:52 am
Love the chook house too.
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Post by: obbie on January 14, 2014, 09:49:01 am
relaxing at the beach, out to lunch and dinner, walking all up the beach.

love this week here, all good. :)
no  cooking for a week...
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Post by: deedub on January 14, 2014, 10:02:23 am
Melting......
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 14, 2014, 10:06:32 am
Quote from: deedub on January 14, 2014, 10:02:23 am
Melting......
Me too.......more tomorrow, Thursday and Friday.
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Post by: mab19 on January 14, 2014, 10:13:32 am
The new car was delivered today and I had another drive of it.  A bit nervous but I managed to keep my left foot firmly on the side.  Can see that it will take a bit of getting used to.  Maybe I should put up some L plates  :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2014, 10:59:24 am
It won't take you long Margaret then you'll wonder why you waited so long to buy an automatic  ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 14, 2014, 11:09:06 am
I've had an automatic car for years Margaret.I love it,especially in slow traffic.It won't take you long to get use to it. ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 14, 2014, 11:13:19 am
It's the worst when you are going around corners though. I have trouble if I've been driving DH's manual car and then I get into my automatic.
Mind you, I had trouble with windscreen wipers and indicators as DH's previous car was wired differently to mine and every time I drove his car and went around a corner, I turned the windscreen wipers on instead of the indicator >:(

You'll get used to it in no time. Just enjoy your new car
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Post by: cookie1 on January 14, 2014, 11:25:26 am
Thinking of you all in the heat. Keep cool.
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Post by: astarra on January 14, 2014, 09:47:44 pm
Got up early to cook - and the girls came out not far after to see what was cooking (they heard the TM)
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Post by: droverjess on January 14, 2014, 10:11:00 pm
LOL Astarra....

Lovely hens... At the mo I get eggs from our next door neighbour and will stay that way until we have house and garden more under control. In this wet it'd be so hard to keep them dry, and the other animals are plenty to be going on with for now.

I baked bread, started marmalade, cleaned up a lot of plaster dust, fed the animals and hung the dining room curtains which is a spare bedroom just now as upstairs is a write off. Tomorrow I have to empty a guest bedroom of tools and stuff, give it a very good clean, and then move ourselves in there so this room and bathroom can be skimmed at the weekend. We have to paint special blue stuff on our walls first  before skimming to make it stick. Redoing some plaster has made a big difference to this house.

I am tired tonight but DH is not here so I never go to sleep very early.

Curtains
(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/98679134cb7c7e10a5fdc85fde9ca286.jpg)
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Post by: goldfish on January 14, 2014, 10:19:12 pm
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I am tired tonight .... 

That would have to be the understatement of the century!! ;D  you have the most amazing amount of energy !!! :)
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Post by: deedub on January 14, 2014, 10:23:04 pm
Lovely curtains DJ.
it's already 35 degrees here.... Day off today, looking after girl next door while mum & dad work, she's DD2's age. And DD1 has a friend coming over soon as well, will take them all to the local pool for a couple of hours then home for some screen time in the air conditioning!
I see it's going to be even hotter in SA, hope everyone is staying cool.
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Post by: droverjess on January 14, 2014, 10:26:47 pm
It's is hard t imagine that sort of heat.
LOL GF. I had a very quiet Sunday. New plan is to work hard in the week and try to have one quiet weekend day to chill.
I seem to be a bit stretched at the mo.... Hoping it won't always be like this.  :-))
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Post by: obbie on January 14, 2014, 10:28:13 pm
swimming heaps..
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Post by: mab19 on January 14, 2014, 10:34:10 pm
I'm not surprised that you are tired DJ you do an amazing amount of work.  Love the curtains they are just my colours.
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Post by: jo_nz on January 14, 2014, 11:32:17 pm
Wow, DJ, just cleaning up plaster dust is a mammoth task in itself!!  I hate the stuff.  Love the finish, but it just gets everywhere no matter how much you try to cover and shut everything! 

I've had my sister and her 2 kids staying for a couple of days and they have just left and taken DS with them to drop off at mum's overnight.  DD & I will go and collect him tomorrow.  It's been a lovely couple of days with them, but the kids are getting really overtired! 
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Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2014, 11:43:22 pm
The curtains look lovely DJ. Best to keep going as much as you can, if you stop too long you might not get going again  ;)  Progress is being made and it was a huge undertaking so be proud of what you've done - have you given yourselves a timeframe to get the B & B up and running?
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Post by: droverjess on January 14, 2014, 11:51:42 pm
Thanks all for your kind comments.
 Well there is a festival near here end of may, so hopefully by then, but won't panic if can't manage by then. Depends on other work, plus lambing in April by me must be considered if DH is busy.
Outside needs a lot of work, we will need to Tarmac, and tidy the garden.
We have to keep pushing on as best we can.

I get short of sleep when DH is away. I am not bothered when he is gone, but find going to sleep at normal time impossible. It will make tomorrow hard going.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 15, 2014, 02:24:30 am
DJ some advice if you want to get some guests before the festival and will be on a website so people will find you, try and take some photo's now even if the rooms are not ready yet. It may be of the outside and a couple of areas that they will have access to, or even a local landmark etc just to peak the interest so they make an enquiry. You don't have to take a photo of the bedroom if there is stuff everywhere, but the view out of the window might be nice.  People may ask why you don't have a picture of the room, and you can always be honest and say that the rooms are currently being renovated but will be ready in time for their stay. Its better to get enquiries and bookings now if you can as you will have a broader market, rather than leaving to closer to festival time when you may even have to reduce the cost just because you need to put heads on pillows.

(I'm in the accommodation business over here in Oz)
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Post by: mcmich on January 15, 2014, 04:48:15 am
Really pretty curtains DJ. I think you need to get Ruth Watson to do a piece on you in Country House Rescue.
DH and I love that show and I especially love Ruth.  :D
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Post by: mab19 on January 15, 2014, 06:22:15 am
I've spent the afternoon altering 5 school uniforms and 1 pair of sports shorts for the GDs
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Post by: cookie1 on January 15, 2014, 07:11:44 am
Lovely curtains DJ. CP that is good advice to get out there as things are getting ready. You will have them queuing up DJ.

I enjoy Country House Rescue with Ruth Watson too. DH thinks she is a bossy .........  Love Escape to the Country too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 15, 2014, 07:28:30 am
Love the curtains DJ ;D You certainly pack a lot in to a day,I'm exhausted at the thought of it :D :D
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Post by: Yvette on January 15, 2014, 08:00:13 am
Nice curtains. DJ and good advice CP

I love country house rescue too but there haven't been any new shows in ages
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Post by: Emme on January 15, 2014, 08:00:52 am
I too am exhausted just reading what you have done DJ, curtains look wonderful.  Hope marmalade turns out great.
Great advice CP

Too hot here today to do much am heading back to doctors in morning to get something done about these nose bleeds.  29 degress here at the moment, thought we were heading for a thunder storm but nup all clouds have gone.
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Post by: astarra on January 15, 2014, 09:01:16 am
Cooking - in both ways!  ;D

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Post by: Kimmyh on January 15, 2014, 11:10:00 am
Nice curtains DJ.
Was planning to do nothing today. Temp reached 45c yesterday and 40c today. But, got home from an appointment as was greeted by ants, yet again in the house. This time the bedrooms. Cleaned them, cooked some salads, sat down for a cuppa and found more ants in kitchen at dinner time. Completely over it. And now it starts raining. Think I might go out and play in it.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 15, 2014, 11:11:15 am
That sounds like an excellent idea Kimmy.
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 15, 2014, 11:31:05 am
oh kimmy ants are the pits I feel your pain we keep getting them in our wet areas bathrooms, laundry.  I found some ant rid things they are white little squares that you put in the areas you find them worked a treat here I hope you find a solution soon xx
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Post by: droverjess on January 15, 2014, 07:42:57 pm
Thanks CP, great advice. It is sort of in hand, in that we are working on website etc. I have written lots of content and I took lots of pictures last year, but we have changed the windows since then. The outside now needs painting and that must wait to spring.

We had lots of ants before we moved in the summer... Big nuisance!


Hopefully we won't need Ruth to rescue us as we are getting it right for ourselves... Time will tell.
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Post by: Halex on January 15, 2014, 08:51:31 pm
Emme, your still getting nose bleeds, not good.

Kimmy, Ants, good luck, they are hard to get rid off. We have bull ants in the garden first time, poor co got attacked yesterday. Need to get something to kill them.

DJ, which county are you in?

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Post by: obbie on January 15, 2014, 09:40:10 pm
kids are going to the movies, I am going shopping today with a friend..... :)
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Post by: maddy on January 15, 2014, 10:09:37 pm
Had enough of this heat  :-))  last nights lightning strikes caused havoc again & hubby was out on fire truck, they were everywhere but thankfully all controlled....tomorrows conditions  is going to be the bad day though.
And, my worst nightmare happened last night!!!
I had to drop hubby off at the highway to get a ride on the fire truck....and heading back, all I could see was legs on the windscreen in front f me   :o :o  huntsman as big as my hand, walking briskly upwards towards my visor  :o :o :o SQUEALS....slammed on brakes, exited like lightning & drew the courage to slam it with my thong *shudders* If I didn't get him with the one hit & he escaped....I would have walked home!  oh my...what a mess it made  :-))

Hope everyone stays cool!
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Post by: Halex on January 15, 2014, 10:14:43 pm
Ooohhh Maddy, brave girl, i would have put the water & wipers on.
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Post by: maddy on January 15, 2014, 10:20:14 pm
It was inside the car with me  :o
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Post by: Halex on January 15, 2014, 10:21:38 pm
OMG :o :o
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Post by: maddy on January 15, 2014, 10:25:41 pm
yes, OMG indeed!!  I had one shot to get it, and thank god I did it. 
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Post by: gertbysea on January 15, 2014, 10:27:40 pm
Those huntsman can be wiley critters and they so love cars.  Glad you were wearing your big girls pants. Personally I would have shooed it because the cleaning up is disgusting. The trouble with shooing it is that sure as anything it would turn up again and  scare the dickens out of you.

I hope the fires stay controlled.

Stay safe and be happy there was only on in the car and not a family of huntsman

Gert
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Post by: maddy on January 15, 2014, 10:36:15 pm
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Stay safe and be happy there was only on in the car and not a family of huntsman


Ah, my thoughts exactly   :-X  God I hope not, it really could be so dangerous whilst driving....a few years ago I wouldn't have been able to do it, but I couldn't call my neighbour every time one showed up, so I just had to deal with it myself *still shuddering*
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Post by: judydawn on January 15, 2014, 10:45:52 pm
Maddy that's something I always fear, especially when I've forgotten to wind the window up at night.  I've  had it happen to me just as I arrived somewhere so I raced in and sought help.  I could never have gotten back in that car to drive back home if the spider hadn't been killed. I'm glad you didn't post that last night, I would have had trouble getting to sleep with that image on my mind.
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Post by: droverjess on January 15, 2014, 10:49:50 pm
Ooohhh Maddy, there is something to living on this sodden little island... Nothing to kill us,  we just go rusty....  ;D


Jokes aside well done and glad you are ok..
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Post by: Emme on January 15, 2014, 11:12:59 pm
Gosh Maddy, you did a good job.  Hoping the fires stay under control and DH can get a break.
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Post by: jeninwa on January 15, 2014, 11:26:50 pm
Oh Maddy I had the same thing happen to me, I was dropping DD off one night, I was in my Pjs. We were driving along the freeway and DD says mum I think you better pull over now. I hadn't seen it under my sun visor, it must have been a funny site, me in my Pjs jumping out of the car. Don't go out in your PJ cause something will go wrong lol.
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Post by: mab19 on January 16, 2014, 01:17:51 am
You are a brave girl Maddy. :D  I can cope with small spiders but hate anything large.

DS came in this morning to say that they had to evacuate last night as lightening set fire to some of their bush.  Luckily the fire brigade were just down the road attending to a fire in another property so they were quickly scene and soon had everything under control.  Fortunately there was no wind or the outcome would have been a lot different.

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Post by: maddy on January 16, 2014, 01:40:30 am
Jen...LOL, it's true isn't it....never go out in Pj's, no  underwear & a without a bra so I found out  :-))  early school run & guess who got a flat tyre  :-X

Mab...it's scary...problem is the fires flare up the next day, which is the case here...the radio is going berserk & hubby just took off again.

My 2nd freak out of the week...the aircon was blowing out hot air  :o (ducted evaporative)....luckily hubby fixed it this morning, it was an air pocket in water pipe...PHEW!
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Post by: Wonder on January 16, 2014, 01:57:31 am
Maddy what a few days you've had. I'm hopeless with spiders in the car.

Hope the fires stay under control and everyone is safe.
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 16, 2014, 02:10:21 am
very brave maddy ever since I watched a movie when a lady put the sun visor down and a spider jumped on her lap I've always either put it up or down before getting in the car::)
ds8 had his blood test yesterday for his bee allergy he was very brave depending on the results we may have 3yrs of desensitization ahead of us I'm hoping it's not the case.
Today off to speech with Lily and then school shoe shopping
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Post by: cookie1 on January 16, 2014, 02:57:42 am
Maddy you definitely deserve the bravery award. Congratulations. I know a girl who rolled her car because of a spider.

Folks I have heard that Adelaide may be the hottest city on the planet today. Try and stay cool SA and Vic and NSW members. I feel for you. Take care.  :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 16, 2014, 05:47:39 am
Oh Maddy you are so brave. Well done. Sending a bigs thanks to DH for help in keeping the area safe too and hoping it all passes very soon. Bring on the cool change.
Take care Adelaide friends, another scorcher. It's official, your the warmest place in the world.
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Post by: obbie on January 16, 2014, 06:36:52 am
take care in this heat.  Maddy my DH doesn't like spiders......

all good here, relaxing :) at the beach, going out for dinner again
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Post by: mcmich on January 16, 2014, 07:02:58 am
Enjoy Obbie - a lovely relaxing time with your family  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 16, 2014, 07:17:29 am
Oh my! What a story Maddy.My DD has Arachnophobia so I won't tell her this  :D :D Thank goodness we don't have them here.
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Post by: Yvette on January 16, 2014, 07:54:15 am
Haha Maddy spiders are ok for me don't like snakes or mice  :)
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Post by: obbie on January 16, 2014, 09:18:54 pm
kids are going to the movies today, I am shopping with my BF :)
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Post by: droverjess on January 16, 2014, 09:28:20 pm
It's rats I don't like.....

I am sending this message tonight from another bedroom, we have moved out so our room can be re plastered at the weekend. Tonight and tomorrow we put the fixative coat on, blue paint with girl and sand  it works well. When I cleaned this room and vacuumed the spiders webs I thought of Maddy and all of you with these terrifying situations. You are all very brave.  ;)

We will honestly be able to tell our visitors that we've slept in every room!
This is a lovely room, full of character, and when the new carpet and curtains come it will be even better. I have rigged up some curtains, and put mats on the floor as the boards are still loose and it's a bit dodgy. The electrician hasn't finished yet.
It was quite a business moving stuff. We have lived without any chests of drawers etc since July. We literally have a pile of clothes, and water/wash on rotation. I have nearly worn some clothes out. And then I found some didn't fit ROFL.....

I also went out and got blood oranges for fancy marmalade and some fresh fish which we had for supper.
And all the usual stuff, feeding sheep etc. Also went to vets and picked up some mineral bolusses for the sheep with selenium and cobalt in as the land is deficient and something for liver fluke as the ground is so wet.

A busy few days ahead.... LOL
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 17, 2014, 12:21:50 am
I don't know how you keep it up DJ. It's so hot here that the motivation to do anything is very low. I'm doing lots of reading this week and not much else.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 17, 2014, 05:05:36 am
ES that sounds perfect.

DJ did you mean molasses? Poor sheep, I hope nothing happens in the water logged home. When you have guests you will be able to speak about each room from a personal point of view. A nice touch.
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Post by: droverjess on January 17, 2014, 05:34:58 pm
Not molasses cookie, hay and folder beet. 3 slices of hay and 8 fodder beet per day.
Sometimes they are called mangles, or even manglewirzels, ... A large and very HEAVY root. I chop them up with a machete.... Keeping my toes out of the way of course.  :o

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mangelwurzel
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Post by: cookie1 on January 18, 2014, 10:01:17 am
Thanks DJ. What is mineral bolusses please? Is that the mangelwurzle? I have heard of them before. Lots of new things to learn.  ;D ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on January 18, 2014, 10:42:59 am
Cookie I think the beet is mixed with other things to form a bolus as we know it  in medicine , probably to add to the feed when they can' t graze.

Bolus is a common word so bolusses must be a plural. Never heard of it but it makes sense . Don't know it we have these huge white beets in Australia  but no doubt so some will tell me. 
Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on January 18, 2014, 11:34:05 am
Thanks Gert. I was aware of the word bolus but never thought of it as a plural. I can't remember why but we had mangelwurzles information round here some while ago. I think someone liked the word so we had to find out what they were.
Sorry DJ I thought your fingers had slipped. Do forgive me.  :o 8) 8)
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Post by: droverjess on January 18, 2014, 08:13:02 pm
LOL
The bolus contains missing minerals and is inserted with a plunger down their throat.
They eat the hay and the beet. They are waiting for me every day now.
DH is going to stockpile a lot of feed for me much nearer the sheep to make it easier for me as he is going to much busier from feb onwards which is great.

Finished painting the ensuites today, just some woodstaining left to do in those two little rooms.
Bought more paint for the house too.
The plasterer worked all day, the AI lady came with a present for the cow from a bull. Here's hoping.
Made soup and rolls, and more marmalade.
And ate far too much custard slice..... Fatal for healthy eating plans....
And still the rains came.... It was so bad we thought of Noah and his ark. DD stayed here as couldn't do a journey because of the running water on the roads.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 18, 2014, 09:20:46 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on January 18, 2014, 11:34:05 am
Thanks Gert. I was aware of the word bolus but never thought of it as a plural. I can't remember why but we had mangelwurzles information round here some while ago. I think someone liked the word so we had to find out what they were.
Sorry DJ I thought your fingers had slipped. Do forgive me.  :o 8) 8)

I love that word mangelwurzles. You could use it most anywhere and no one would know what it means. A funny fun word.

Don't think I would like a plunger down the throat . Better than a suppository I guess!

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on January 18, 2014, 09:36:10 pm
The plunger is maybe not the best description. It holds the bolus or medicine. Then you put it in the mouth gently so the end with the bolus is to the back of the mouth and when in position press a lever and the bolus or pill is pushed down the oesophagus. At that point you usually hear them swallow noisily.
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Post by: goldfish on January 18, 2014, 10:17:52 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on January 18, 2014, 09:20:46 pm

I love that word mangelwurzles.

Gert

It's a vegetable . If my memory serves me correctly, Jerry in Qld from Gardening Australia grows it.  ..... :)
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Post by: mab19 on January 19, 2014, 12:18:47 am
Just googled manglewurzle.  It's a vegetable with leaves similar to silverbeet and a bulb similar to beetroot.  I wonder what it tastes like?
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Post by: obbie on January 19, 2014, 02:47:36 am
Jess, my DH grew up on a sheep station...  ;D he had thousands of sheep.. :-*

back to the land of reality, home from hols, ready for work.

About to bake. :) :)
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Post by: Nikkit on January 19, 2014, 04:31:41 am
Awesome - a new word I can call those ridiculous drivers when they overtake me going up hills and round corners.

You MANGLEWURZEL !  ;D

Love it - thanks DJ!

Had a manglewurzel yesterday try to get between the car and the horse float on the highway coming home from the beach. Funnily enough there just wasn't quite enough room   ??? and he had to hit the anchors so he wouldn't do the old "meet and greet" with the guardrail. Idiot!

My kids are going to love that word. I am sure I'll try it out tomorrow on our way to swimming lessons. (we are sick to death of "plonkers" - we use that word a lot!!)
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Post by: mcmich on January 19, 2014, 04:58:39 am
Quote from: Nikkit on January 19, 2014, 04:31:41 am
Awesome - a new word I can call those ridiculous drivers when they overtake me going up hills and round corners.

You MANGLEWURZEL !  ;D

Love it - thanks DJ!


 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 19, 2014, 05:00:15 am
That's where we got curious GF. Jeremy  on Gardening Australia. It is a lovely word. I think it is called onomatapia or something similar when words sound like what they mean.  Although I am not sure mangelwurzle fits that description.
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Post by: goldfish on January 19, 2014, 05:49:11 am
Love it, Nikkit!! ;D  just might adopt it, too!!!!
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Post by: mcmich on January 19, 2014, 06:06:21 am
Gardening today and cleaning up under the carport for BBQ next Sunday. I always dread starting the gardening but once I get into it I enjoy it so much.  :D
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Post by: Bedlam on January 19, 2014, 06:08:43 am
DJ i think you would be hany to have around. Sounds like opening day is getting closer.
Plenty of magelwurzels this way too!
Well we have the pleasure of extra "visitors" in the name of nits. Agh the pleasure of 4 year olds.  He is really cuddly at the moment as well!
Keeps ya busy.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 19, 2014, 07:29:34 am
Driving up to Port Douglas today we were passed on a very sharp curve with double lines by a mangelwurzle driving a motorbike at probably double the speed limit.

Yes it is  onomonopiac cookie. One of my favourite words

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on January 19, 2014, 07:30:25 am
Bedlam you poor thing. Do you have a good nit plan?

It is a lovely word isn't it Gert?
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Post by: Halex on January 19, 2014, 07:38:55 am
Only thing to do in this heat, is lie out in the shade, read a book & jump in the pool every 10 mins :)
H :)
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Post by: droverjess on January 19, 2014, 08:02:49 am
We don't eat manglewurzels ...... Never tried.
Swedes for us fodder beet for the sheep. It is related to sugar beet too. But they are very fibrous too,tough I imagine. Of course if starving would try one. Animals love the sweetness of them. Some are red, some are yellow.
The green tops are cut off at harvesting and the roots are stored in a clamp. They weigh a lot... And are very muddy and slippery.
I will photograph one on a dry day, before and after chopping and of the sheep eating them.

I love this new interpretation for plonkers...... Idiots.... Whatever LOL. It made my morning.
Plasterer back today so better get dressed !

Bedlam no opening is still a long way off. Every day a bit more is done... DH goes FT with work in two weeks so that may slow things a bit. Only the donkey will be left at home and the donkey can't lift!!!! 
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Post by: mab19 on January 19, 2014, 08:33:24 am
The GD's went home yesterday so I spent the day washing linen and cleaning the house.  Have DS2 and GS coming next weekend.
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Post by: mcmich on January 19, 2014, 08:40:21 am
Quote from: Bedlam on January 19, 2014, 06:08:43 am
DJ i think you would be hany to have around. Sounds like opening day is getting closer.
Plenty of magelwurzels this way too!
Well we have the pleasure of extra "visitors" in the name of nits. Agh the pleasure of 4 year olds.  He is really cuddly at the moment as well!
Keeps ya busy.

Uhh, feel for you Bedlam - I managed to get through the school years with my 2, without nits.
My daughter, a preschool teacher has had a problem since she started teaching  ??? luckily she has very fine blonde hair. She has found rinsing her hair with vinegar (just plain white) a very good deterrent.
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Post by: deedub on January 19, 2014, 10:50:02 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on January 19, 2014, 07:29:34 am
Driving up to Port Douglas today we were passed on a very sharp curve with double lines by a mangelwurzle driving a motorbike at probably double the speed limit.

Yes it is  onomonopiac cookie. One of my favourite words

Gert

My dad (who was a life long motorbike enthusiast) used to call those sorts of riders "temporary Australians" Gert. I think mangelwurzle is a lot catchier though!
Went to Sovereign Hill today, first time the kids have been and they loved it. Great day, well worth the drive to Ballarat. Didn't find any gold in the creek though.
Watching Escape to the Country right now, yes I'm a fan too 😀
And it's onomatopoeic by the way 😉
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Post by: Wonder on January 19, 2014, 11:02:45 am
DH and I spent the weekend at a hotel in the city as an early 25th wedding anniversary present to ourselves. We had a lovely weekend. We each had to organise a surprise outing, DH arranged a dinner river cruise for Friday night which was great and we then had a great time at a bar speaking with two German tourists - drank way too much and didn't feel very well on Saturday. My surprise was a trip to an authentic Japanese bath house and then a massage. DH wasn't so sure about the bath house but it was certainly experience, and something we both wouldn't mind doing again. We ate at a few restaurants we had been wanting to try and all the food was great. All up we had a lovely few days but it's back to the reality of work bright and early tomorrow with DH starting at 5.30am!!!
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Post by: judydawn on January 19, 2014, 11:08:43 am
What a great weekend Wonder, well planned by both of you - what a great idea. Best wishes to both of you for another 25 happy years together.

(http://www.graphics99.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/twenty-fifth-anniversary-balloon.jpg) (http://www.graphics99.com/happy-25th-anniversary-with-best-wishes/)

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Post by: goldfish on January 19, 2014, 11:11:09 am
Wonder.. What a brilliant gift to yourselves !!!  A wonderful idea- and great gifts to each other ..Congratulations on your 25th!!
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 19, 2014, 11:16:43 am
Sounds like a lovely weekend. Congratulations on 25 years
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 19, 2014, 11:39:48 am
What a great idea for a weekend wonder. Congratulations to you and DH on you upcoming wedding anniversary xox
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Post by: Halex on January 19, 2014, 12:45:07 pm
Wonder, how exciting, congrats & what a great weekend :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 19, 2014, 12:45:36 pm
Congratulations on your Wedding Anniversary Wonder.What a fabulous weekend you had ;D
(http://www.allgraphics123.com/ag/01/6774/6774.jpg) (http://www.allgraphics123.com/25th-wedding-anniversary/)
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Post by: jeninwa on January 19, 2014, 02:53:30 pm
Wonder congratulations on you wedding anniversary.
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Post by: droverjess on January 19, 2014, 03:04:37 pm
What a lovely sounding weekend wonder, happy Anni, and well done for the silver 25 ;D
I really like the idea of each choosing a treat, must do that when (if) we go away next.

DH spent the morning rodding drains.. We are having major bother with rainwater and trying to work out the drains. Some seem to go nowhere...
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 19, 2014, 03:27:59 pm
Years ago a teacher told me what she did to her hair when she had nits and it worked for my DD: wash hair, then use lots of conditioner and a nit comb.  Wash out. Repeat every night until all the nits have gone.  They just slide off the hair strand with the conditioner.
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Post by: droverjess on January 19, 2014, 04:08:53 pm
That's what we did with tea tree shampoo and conditioner and a fine comb.
Good luck... Like all things in families, this too will pass.  ;D
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Post by: Wonder on January 19, 2014, 07:18:32 pm
Thanks for all the well wishes.

My DS seemed to attract nits for years. We found the plain conditioner and the nit comb while time consuming was the best option.
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Post by: Yvette on January 19, 2014, 08:04:04 pm
Congrats Wonder on 25 years  :)
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Post by: mcmich on January 19, 2014, 08:26:35 pm
What a lovely weekend Wonder. The bath house sounds interesting. Congratulations and happy 25th anniversary.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on January 20, 2014, 12:01:04 am
Congrats Wonder. Love your anniversary gift to each other :)

Our weekend in Mandurah was very enjoyable. 6 adults and 8 kids in a house made a lot of noise, chit chat and laughter. Our food fest ran throughout the 2 days. We brought so much food that we didn't have to go out for any meals.

The holiday house was located at Madora Bay, next to a lovely beach.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/20/3atu2y7u.jpg)

On Saturday morning, we went crabbing at the estuary.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/20/7u2epu3u.jpg)

I could see lots of little crabs but only managed to catch 1 decent-sized Blue Swimmer. Fortunately the others fared much better. It required patience to see the crabs especially when they are camouflaged against seaweeds. So excited whenever I spotted one. A few got away. Most had to be let go due to size.

5 hours got us a pretty good haul, which was then whipped up into a sublime Chilli Crabs by our friend.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/01/20/bu7ehygu.jpg)

Pure indulgence.....
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Post by: judydawn on January 20, 2014, 01:24:02 am
Spectacular BZB, it sounds like it was a great weekend. 14 people in 1 house is a lot of people  :D
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Post by: Wonder on January 20, 2014, 01:50:08 am
Sounds like a great weekend BZB. I dont like crabs but that looks amazing and I'm sure it tasted great.
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Post by: Katiej on January 20, 2014, 02:02:35 am
Congratulations on your wedding anniversary Wonder. Sounds like you had a wonderful time.
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Post by: mcmich on January 20, 2014, 02:54:03 am
Great weekend BZB - you certainly caught a few crabs.  :D

Housework here today.
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Post by: obbie on January 20, 2014, 02:57:08 am
Congrats wonder on your anniversery
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Post by: mab19 on January 20, 2014, 04:54:07 am
Congratulations on your wedding anniversary Wonder.

What a great weekend you had BZB.  The crabs look yummy.

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Post by: cookie1 on January 20, 2014, 04:55:16 am
Deedub thank you for the correct spelling etc of onam.........ic. I knew it had more letters but couldn't work out where they went.

Wonder what a lovely weekend and congratulations on 25 years.

BZB the photos are beautiful and the crabs look very delicious. I will have to learn how to do them before we go to Monkey Mia this year.
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Post by: astarra on January 20, 2014, 05:12:04 am
Happy anniversary Wonder.  8)

Today - looking after 4 kids that have been out of routine (because of having visitors to stay) since Thursday.... :-\
Also sorting all the leftovers from the weekend into meal lots etc - and chucked a heap of roast dinner leftovers into the TM bowl and pureed them up for the baby - she had some for lunch and loved it!  :D (& I fell even deeper in love with my Thermie! :-* )
Washing (normal + extra sheets/towels etc)
Dishes
Everyday jobs
Tidying, sorting, and basically just getting the house back to normal  :)

Loved having the visitors - enjoyed it immensely, but now loving having our house back too. 8) :D
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Post by: mcmich on January 20, 2014, 05:29:32 am
It is lovely having visitors astarra  :D A lot of work preparing for them and extra washing after they leave.
Hope the girls are back in routine quickly for you. You do have your hands full at the best of times with 4 kids.  :)

After reading that I'm going to put on a load of washing - I can bring it in after work tomorrow. So many people find washing relaxing apparently. Janette Howard (our former prime ministers wife) said that when she was feeling stressed, she would put on a load of washing.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 20, 2014, 05:32:44 am
some really good photo's there BZB. Lucky to have a friend who can then turn it into an amazing meal for everyone and top off a fun day
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Post by: Emme on January 20, 2014, 07:58:35 am
Congratulations on your 25th Anniversary Wonder, glad you had a lovely weekend.

BZB, great photos and that crab looks very delicious
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 20, 2014, 11:34:12 am
BZB that crab looks wonderful - it's one of my favourite meals that I haven't had for soooooo long.
Astarra, sounds like a busy day. I did lots of washing today too, sorted the school bags for next week, labelled stationery, and attempted sorting through kids toys, cooked lunch for extra kids, entertained visitors, cooked dinner. Thank goodness I'm going to work tomorrow ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 20, 2014, 12:32:06 pm
Great looking crab dish BZB.I love crab ;D
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Post by: droverjess on January 20, 2014, 10:00:35 pm
BZB what a lot of fun and washing up. Lovely food and lovely beach break.  Mandurah looks wonderful.

Everyone's been real busy. Fun times Astarra, you are amazing with your 4.

This is the floor of the new office. Thought you'd like to see the mud! That was just from today and putting it together.
The barn and office were put up today. Hoping for the roof on tomorrow.
(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/5fc93f4cb0fec302b7cbd0609b24f8ee.jpg)

And this was a glimpse of rare sun just before dark.
It didn't rain today, we woke up to thick fog, but at least it's not windy with the barnraising.  ;D
(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/a933a1bd4639b474832cecb1321152da.jpg)
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Post by: mcmich on January 20, 2014, 10:16:37 pm
An old fashioned barnraising  ;D Feel like I'm watching The Waltons . The women can prepare refreshments and lunch while the men build the barn.  :D
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Post by: Nikkit on January 20, 2014, 10:25:41 pm
That's what  I thought too Mich!  ;D

You just left out the long dresses and bonnets and all the double names like Betty-Jo and Violet-Mae who man (woman) the refreshments table and Billy-Bob and John-Boy who snap their suspenders and wink at the girls as they get a plate of food.

Sorry! Couldn't resist!  ;D
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Post by: droverjess on January 20, 2014, 10:50:14 pm
Hilarious..... So glad I can give you gals a trip to the tv world of our youth...
Or the Oklahoma of the previous generation.

Unfortunately in modern times it is 3 men and a powerful machine.... to get the frame up.
Then two to put roof sheets on and one man hopefully finishes it off.

Nikkit - My bonnets and dresses are still in store.... Luckily I still have my gum boots..... :)
Not sure where the men's braces are ( over here suspenders are meant to be female attire) ....
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The most memorable bits for me are their good nights. "Good night, John Boy" :)
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Post by: mcmich on January 21, 2014, 03:11:39 am
 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on January 21, 2014, 05:41:16 am
that is so funny, Waltons were so long ago..
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Post by: mcmich on January 21, 2014, 07:54:56 am
Not to mention Little House on the Prairie. My daughter loved those books. I loved the series with Michael Langdon, Melissa Sue Anderson (my daughter Melissa-Anne was named after her) and Melissa Gilbert. Also, Love Comes Softly Series is a nice journey back to pioneer American Days.  :D Think I was born in the wrong generation or maybe not - wouldn't want to be without my TMX.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 21, 2014, 09:00:51 am
It doesn't take much for you girls to reminisce, you do make me laugh.

Good going there DJ, new building work not renovations for a change.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 21, 2014, 09:25:16 am
Nice to have a dry day to erect the new building DJ. ;) Looking forward to more photos as the project moves along. :)
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Post by: Nikkit on January 21, 2014, 09:32:20 am
You got me on that one DJ, couldn't think of the right name for the suspenders/braces.  ;D

Hmmm 3 men and a powerful machine, I'm going to leave that right alone....

It is hot here again today, I think I need to stick my head in the fridge to cool down ;) ;)
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Post by: Nikkit on January 21, 2014, 09:49:13 am
I meant to add that I went to the movies today and saw "The Book Thief". I must admit I shed a tear, but I enjoyed it.
A real story, real actors (I like Geoffrey Rush)  and no animated cartoon characters that all look the same as movies in days gone by.
Yes I admit I am over seeing kids movies, the last one I went to I sent the girls in and I went shopping! What a bad Mum I am!!

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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 21, 2014, 10:07:44 am
I know what you mean Nikkit. Last time we went, DH took the kids to see the animated movie and I went to see Meryl Streep in August: Osange county by myself.  I'd like to see the Book  Thief too.
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Post by: astarra on January 21, 2014, 10:47:10 am
Quote from: mcmich on January 21, 2014, 07:54:56 am
Not to mention Little House on the Prairie. My daughter loved those books. I loved the series with Michael Langdon, Melissa Sue Anderson (my daughter Melissa-Anne was named after her) and Melissa Gilbert. Also, Love Comes Softly Series is a nice journey back to pioneer American Days.  :D Think I was born in the wrong generation or maybe not - wouldn't want to be without my TMX.  :D

we love the little house on the Prarie ones too -And I wouldn't class us as old!!! Miss7 read the books then got the dvds out of the library.
Wouldn't mind seeing love comes softely -I have those books. :D
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Post by: sue_purrb on January 21, 2014, 11:57:01 am
DD and I rarely go to the pictures, but we went to see Philomena, with Judi Dench and Steve Coogan on the weekend.
It was a superb film, the acting was excellent, and it was a great story - funny, sad and heartwarming at the same time. It is based on a true story.
As soon as we got home, I ordered the book from book depository. :)
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Post by: gertbysea on January 21, 2014, 09:33:40 pm
Quote from: sue_purrb on January 21, 2014, 11:57:01 am
DD and I rarely go to the pictures, but we went to see Philomena, with Judi Dench and Steve Coogan on the weekend.
It was a superb film, the acting was excellent, and it was a great story - funny, sad and heartwarming at the same time. It is based on a true story.
As soon as we got home, I ordered the book from book depository. :)


I will be interested in you review of the book Sue as there is much controversy over the focus of the movie on Philomena's story rather than on Michael's story as is the book.

Gert
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Post by: Wonder on January 21, 2014, 09:45:15 pm
DJ good luck with the barnraising, I was thinking of the Waltons as well  ;D Good to see you will have a fine day finally.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 21, 2014, 09:47:09 pm
Wasn't there a big barn raising scene in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers?

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 21, 2014, 09:49:52 pm
Good memory Gert.The prize for the winning team was a calf ;)
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Post by: droverjess on January 21, 2014, 09:53:54 pm
Well the shed is progressing and most of the rafters went on today. Roof hopefully on tomorrow, then we are almost watertight.
After feeding and checking the sheep I was washing, ironing, cleaning, cooking and making phone calls: car service, heating fuel, what to best preserve the wood with in this wet climate etc etc.
Emails etc.

Here are the manglewurzels .....

(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/0b2bc3ea6d09d3882690927413c8b246.jpg)

Here is what I chop them with.
(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/aeb4880cf300103b594d1e8d749e2527.jpg)

And here are the sheep eating them
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Post by: gertbysea on January 21, 2014, 09:56:59 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 21, 2014, 09:49:52 pm
Good memory Gert.The prize for the winning team was a calf ;)

I don't remember that CC so your memory is better than mine.



Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on January 21, 2014, 09:59:39 pm
I am curious about your sheep DJ as they seem not to have not lot of  wool on them . Amazing they can eat those things . They must be hard as as . Never thought of sheep having to eat such a thing. Interesting.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 21, 2014, 10:00:43 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on January 21, 2014, 09:56:59 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 21, 2014, 09:49:52 pm
Good memory Gert.The prize for the winning team was a calf ;)

I don't remember that CC so your memory is better than mine.



Gert
Of course you never knew who won the calf because of the punch up between the feuding men :D :D :D :D
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Post by: droverjess on January 21, 2014, 10:10:11 pm
I remember that punch up CC...
Gert they are Wiltshire horn sheep, they shed their coat annually and it is short and matted and not really wool. Best breed for smallholdings as it is very hard to get shearers for a small flock, almost impossible and our shearing days are over..!
They are also hardy and tougher than some other breeds.
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Post by: Nikkit on January 21, 2014, 10:24:38 pm
Thanks for the pic of the manglewurzels DJ.

We did see one of them yesterday...driving a flash Merc, texting on his phone  :o Miss 12 said "Mum, there's one of those manglewurzels!"

I really do like that word  ;D
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Post by: jo_nz on January 21, 2014, 10:36:13 pm
Loving that word too.   ;D

Having a rare day with just DS.  DD's kindy has started back today, but school doesn't start until Feb 3rd.  Very nice, and always so calm with just one kid in the house. 
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Post by: gertbysea on January 21, 2014, 11:16:06 pm
What clever little sheep, very practical.

Are you going to have sheep to milk or just to eat?

Gert
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Post by: obbie on January 22, 2014, 05:46:33 am
covered all the kids school books today :)
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Post by: mcmich on January 22, 2014, 06:25:02 am
Came home from work to a sick DH - summer cold. He must be crook to ring in sick. Apart from his Op last year (he had enough sick leave to have 6 weeks paid leave) he has only had 4 sick days in 15yrs of service.

Even though it's not soup weather that was DH's request for dinner - so roasted tomato soup it is.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 22, 2014, 07:10:41 am
O-Oh Mich cut up some onion and get him to slip on a snug pair of socs with onion inside. The onion absorbs the toxins and he should feel fine in no time. (Just read that on Facebook  :D but I would give it a go just to see if it works)

Very interesting pics DJ - those sheep look lovely, and sort of resemble goats.
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Post by: judydawn on January 22, 2014, 07:13:47 am
I thought the same thing about the sheep CP, very goaty looking sheep.
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Post by: Emme on January 22, 2014, 07:14:02 am
Mich, hope DH is soon feeling better, nothing worse than a cold in summer.  

DJ, love the photos. DH says he remembers the mangelwurzels though they always just called them mangels.  I had never heard of them.  Love the name
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Post by: mcmich on January 22, 2014, 08:31:45 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on January 22, 2014, 07:10:41 am
O-Oh Mich cut up some onion and get him to slip on a snug pair of socs with onion inside. The onion absorbs the toxins and he should feel fine in no time. (Just read that on Facebook  :D but I would give it a go just to see if it works)

Will give it a go CP. DH does love his socks, so think he would be in anything that involves them.  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 22, 2014, 08:39:07 am
Love the word too. Sheep look very clean ,given the mud DJ.
Took the boys to the movies to see frozen today. Loved it.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 22, 2014, 08:45:33 am
I love the sheep photos DJ. The mangelwurzles don't really look very appetising. What is on the sheep's ear tag? Do you have different colour tags for different age sheep?
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Post by: mcmich on January 22, 2014, 08:56:12 am
Quote from: mcmich on January 22, 2014, 08:31:45 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on January 22, 2014, 07:10:41 am
O-Oh Mich cut up some onion and get him to slip on a snug pair of socs with onion inside. The onion absorbs the toxins and he should feel fine in no time. (Just read that on Facebook  :D but I would give it a go just to see if it works)

Will give it a go CP. DH does love his socks, so think he would be in anything that involves them.  ;D

DH won't be in it - says he doesn't believe in such stuff  ??? His loss - my sympathy for him is wanning.
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Post by: Yvette on January 22, 2014, 11:35:29 am
Hope DH feels better soon Mich  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 22, 2014, 11:37:25 am
I hope the onion socks work for Don. A summer cold is awful. It just doesn't feel right.
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Post by: judydawn on January 22, 2014, 11:44:54 am
Give him a day or 2 Michele and he might come around to the onion trick ;)  In the meantime I hope he really isn't too bad.
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Post by: Bedlam on January 22, 2014, 12:44:26 pm
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on January 22, 2014, 07:10:41 am
O-Oh Mich cut up some onion and get him to slip on a snug pair of socs with onion inside. The onion absorbs the toxins and he should feel fine in no time. (Just read that on Facebook  :D but I would give it a go just to see if it works)

Very interesting pics DJ - those sheep look lovely, and sort of resemble goats.

When we were on holiday in the UK a few years ago my DH had a really horrible bout of gout.  My cousins had DH  sitting with his feet in bags af cut onions.  We thought they had pulled his leg.  Certainly didnt help gout.  Better luck with the cold.
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Post by: Bedlam on January 22, 2014, 01:01:05 pm
Congratulations Wonder sounds like a terrific weekend. 
A delayed response, sorry not getting on as often as i would like at the moment but...
I  have been doing the conditioner and the nit comb and feel we are getting on top of the situation. Found about 10 yesterday. Only trouble is he is going to grandmas for 4 nights over the weekend ( i know, doesnt sound like too much trouble to me either..sleep ins,yay!) but will need to get on to it again.
Thanks for the empathy and the white vinegar tip sounds easy and worthwhile.  Always use it as a rinse in my washing so have plenty in the house.
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Quote from: mcmich on January 21, 2014, 07:54:56 am
Not to mention Little House on the Prairie. My daughter loved those books. I loved the series with Michael Langdon, Melissa Sue Anderson (my daughter Melissa-Anne was named after her) and Melissa Gilbert. Also, Love Comes Softly Series is a nice journey back to pioneer American Days.  :D Think I was born in the wrong generation or maybe not - wouldn't want to be without my TMX.  :D

One of my favourite tv shows too, Mich. Loved watching the 2 girls, especially Laura who was so spunky. Got very annoyed with Nelly and her brother.

Your DD has a very pretty name :)
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Post by: jo_nz on January 24, 2014, 10:17:49 pm
I hope all you folks in Aussie are all set for a nice long weekend. 
We have just a little longer to wait for our equivalent holiday - Waitangi Day on Feb 6th, which this year is in the middle of the first week of school. 

Having a pretty boring weekend here.  In fact, can hardly tell it's the weekend.  DH is working today, and then he's off for a bike ride tomorrow, so it's me and the kids at home like any other day!  We've been out to a friend's house to feed the cat while they are away, and might head out later for a walk to the library just to keep the kids entertained. 
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Post by: Nikkit on January 24, 2014, 10:37:50 pm
Miss 12 finished VacSwim yesterday by passing not 1, but 2 stages! So her next stage is Bronze Star. She's chuffed! (and yes...we are proud!)

I'm packing car and float and off horsing for the weekend. I have not ridden in ... err... at least 2 months, so I have also put in some "bush candy" (nurofen) for me and bute (horse nurofen)  for my spotty horse. I think we both might need it when we've finished playing with cows.

Have a great long weekend everyone.
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Post by: judydawn on January 24, 2014, 10:42:13 pm
Gosh, that's a long time for a horse lover like yourself not to go riding Nikkit, have a great weekend.

Congratulations Miss 12, she has every right to be proud of herself.
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Post by: Nikkit on January 25, 2014, 12:17:37 am
Yup, you are right Judy, and I am going to suffer for the rest of the week. But the temps have not been pleasant and I'm a big girl when it comes to riding in the heat!
In my defence we have been to the beach a lot this summer and the spotty horse is very fit, me on the other hand... :-\
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Post by: obbie on January 25, 2014, 03:30:43 am
sounds fun Nikkit.

Jo, i am loving a 3 day weekend of cooking.
Enjoy the time with the girls.

for nits, they say white cheap conditioner is best to use, as you can see them better.
i make my own nit treatment with e oils all the time. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2014, 11:35:12 am
Nikkit, I hope you and Spotty horse have a good weekend and sort out those cows.

DD sounds as though she is a great swimmer, well done.

DD and I went to see David Sefaris at the Concert Hall last night. We were in fits all night. I have only read one of his books but will read the rest now. He signed books before the show and was signing after as well. We waited in line for about an hour and he would have been there for at least another hour.  He chats at length to each person. Quite a few of the funny bits of his stories went over the head of some of the audience. I had tears running down my face from laughing so much.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 25, 2014, 08:20:04 pm
Oh cookie I would have loved to have been there with you. He is  a great humorist.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on January 25, 2014, 10:36:14 pm
Mowing the lawn, cooking, cleaning up, all ready for school next week.

Can't wait for Tuesday.. :)
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Post by: djinni373 on January 25, 2014, 10:56:52 pm
Today is my "day off" so I am doing the back to school shop, lengthening the hems of DS's 3 pairs of school trousers (I think he has grown quite a few cms over the holidays), baking for lunch boxes, cleaning the bathrooms, washing the floors but most importantly trying to catch up here  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on January 25, 2014, 11:13:56 pm
Quote from: djinni373 on January 25, 2014, 10:56:52 pm
Today is my "day off" so I am doing the back to school shop, lengthening the hems of DS's 3 pairs of school trousers (I think he has grown quite a few cms over the holidays), baking for lunch boxes, cleaning the bathrooms, washing the floors but most importantly trying to catch up here  ;D

I'm doing the opposite today djinni, I have 2 more school dresses to shorten for GDs.  Have already done 5 dresses for the other girls plus general repairs.  I will be glad when they are all back at school and I can have a rest. :D

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Post by: mcmich on January 26, 2014, 07:40:45 am
Dijinni, Obbie and MAB - you have been very busy on this Australia Day.

The last of the guests left about 15 minutes ago from the BBQ. It has been a wonderful day, catching up with friends we didn't manage to see over Christmas and celebrating my DS and brother's birthdays that are coming up in the next couple of days.
The sun made an appearance and we did the backyard cricket thing.

Feel very blessed to live in such a wonderful country  :D
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Post by: Emme on January 26, 2014, 08:10:52 am
Sounds like a wonderful day Michele, glad everyone enjoyed it. 
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Post by: obbie on January 26, 2014, 08:55:34 am
sounds great Michelle, about to rain here... more mowing tomorrow, cleaning Mums patio,

 DH has found 2 flat pack cupboards for me that we forgot about, so they go up for more kitchen stuff on the deck.. :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 26, 2014, 09:14:35 am
Michele very pleased all went well and you had a great day. Do you have many leftovers?
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Post by: judydawn on January 26, 2014, 09:16:03 am
Did you have much food left over Michele or did they all go home with doggie bags ;)  Glad it went well.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 26, 2014, 09:33:50 am
It's was great to read that your BBQ was a success Michele. ;D
Good work girls on the alterations. ;D that's a job I always loathe especially taking up trousers.Pleased to hear the sun is shining for your weekend celebrations.
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Post by: mcmich on January 26, 2014, 08:53:42 pm
There's always so much to do getting children back to school. Haven't had to do that for quite some years although this year I got to accompany youngest stepdaughter (the only one left at school) to purchase uniforms, she goes into year 11 and into the senior uniform. No alterations necessary thank goodness.

Clean-up and put away day here. There was lots of food left over and the majority was sent home with guests.
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Post by: Halex on January 26, 2014, 10:57:44 pm
Had a fantastic Australia Day on the foreshore. Underwater treasure hunt, surf comps, greasy pole, beach cricket etc. fireworks at 8pm, band playing, great day :)

HHW
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Post by: Nikkit on January 26, 2014, 11:04:53 pm
We were going to watch the fireworks from the hill (only 40km's away from Perth city!) but I was belly up and snoring by 8pm last night, so I didn't see anything!

My weekend with my spotty horse was fun. He was amazing, and he hadn't forgotten what to do when we stepped into the mob of cows. He is definitely a star in my books!

Might do some lunchbox cooking today, feel like getting into the kitchen  :)
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Post by: jo_nz on January 26, 2014, 11:46:02 pm
I have a couple of extra kids here today, so lots of cooking to keep them fed.  But in between they are playing nicely and I have done some cleaning up - just little things that usually get left like a little stack of papers on the bench and stray items that just get chucked in a heap.
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 27, 2014, 12:24:07 am
sounds like everyone had a great Australia day :D we went to the sky show with 4 other families was lots of fun and my family are all still in bed ::)
out to dinner tonight so just doing some housework today and labeling more school stuff
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Post by: BeezeeBee on January 27, 2014, 01:24:51 am
Hally, which part of the foreshore were you at?

We went to South Perth. No music there but fantastic view of the city skyline. We set up camp right on the water's edge.

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Post by: obbie on January 27, 2014, 05:43:31 am
More cooking and baking, 3 extra kids today. :)
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Post by: astarra on January 27, 2014, 06:49:02 am
School lunch box baking, school uniform lengthening and cleaning here today too!!  :D
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Post by: Yvette on January 27, 2014, 06:49:42 am
Glad you had a wonderful day Mich and I am sure everyone enjoyed your food.

I did all the back to school things before I went on holidays just need a hair cut   :)
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Post by: mcmich on January 27, 2014, 07:43:49 am
Great fireworks BZB. No fireworks here on the Lake - council too poor.
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Post by: Halex on January 27, 2014, 11:45:07 pm
BZB, you wouldnt find us, were in Kalbarri, best place for Australia Day :)

Off horse riding now, the 7 of us, new adventure :)
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Post by: Halex on January 28, 2014, 03:49:19 am
Back from horse riding, cantering was great fun. Never done it before, the boys stuck to walking & I went of on the adventure trail with the guide :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 28, 2014, 06:14:32 am
Have you ridden before Hally?

We went out for coffee again this morning. It was lovely. We went to Jandakot airport this time and watched the planes and helicopters. It is the main airport for light planes here.
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Post by: mab19 on January 28, 2014, 09:24:41 am
Remembered I had bought some curtain fabric with me when we moved so made a couple of blinds/curtains today to put on the glass front door and laundry window in an effort to keep the heat out.  It worked a treat. :)
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Post by: Halex on January 28, 2014, 09:29:27 am
No cookie, never been on a horse before. I dont think I was very elegant, but it was such fun :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 28, 2014, 10:06:36 am
I had a lovely day with the GKs at their place, 2 long sessions in the pool and they were very good for me today, no fighting thank goodness.  I think they will sleep well for DD tonight and maybe want to go to bed a little earlier than usual too. 
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Post by: astarra on January 28, 2014, 10:33:27 am
Quote from: Halex on January 28, 2014, 03:49:19 am
Back from horse riding, cantering was great fun. Never done it before, the boys stuck to walking & I went of on the adventure trail with the guide :)


Was the guide cute Halex?  ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 28, 2014, 10:39:55 am
😃😃😃 worth the sore bottom?
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Post by: cookie1 on January 28, 2014, 11:14:40 am
Hally you will have to share how your muscles feel tomorrow. Well done on cantering.
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Post by: Halex on January 28, 2014, 02:47:24 pm
Mmm went out for dinner tonight, will talk later. Could not cross legs :o
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Post by: droverjess on January 28, 2014, 08:33:14 pm
Usual stuff.... Ironing, cleaning, sanding for painting, and looking at the unceasing rain.
Hunting for tiles in the veg garden (crazy but true) to patch windows cills. Workmen fixing up where the new windows went in.
Plasterer back this afternoon and did a bit more. Hopefully final plastering on Saturday.
And very good news, we now have painters coming to help.
First to paint the office then we can move stuff out of house.
Electrician still needs to come back and finish. There is no electrics in the new office. Will have to dig trench to get services in.
DH will be working full time from Monday.
Getting quotes for drive and mini wall as garden now sliding away and eroding due to so much rain.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 28, 2014, 08:50:19 pm
On my afternoon walk I was joined by my friend and her new dog Teddy.Teddy is a seven month old Basset Fauve de Bretagne (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basset_Fauve_de_Bretagne) and very cute :D :D
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Post by: droverjess on January 28, 2014, 09:06:36 pm
Ooh a hound..... Could be tricky..... And fun !
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Post by: mcmich on January 28, 2014, 09:08:42 pm
Very cute looking dog.

I was up early and have been getting online quotes for Home & Contents Insurance. Ours has jumped considerably since the recent bush fires, although not right in our area they were in surrounding areas. Absolutely ridiculous the cost of premiums. I've done 6 online quotes. Very time consuming.

Was it Gert that was shopping around for home insurance a little while back? How did you get on?
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Post by: judydawn on January 28, 2014, 10:12:54 pm
Cute for sure CC, can he keep up with Chance and does he like having company on his walks? 
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Post by: jeninwa on January 28, 2014, 10:32:39 pm
Mich we saved hundreds on our home and contents insurance through our bank, might be worth checking with your bank to see if they offer insurance.
Our 3 cars and DH motor bike insurance are now due for renewal, DH had them all in a package, I was shocked at the increase I'm going to shop around to see if I can get a better deal.
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Post by: mcmich on January 28, 2014, 11:15:24 pm
Thanks Jen. Have now got 12 online quotes and it's a lot of work going through the fine print.
Think I've got it narrowed down  ???
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Post by: Wonder on January 28, 2014, 11:20:06 pm
Cute dog CC, I've never heard of them before.
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Post by: Halex on January 28, 2014, 11:31:46 pm
Yes all 3 guides were cute lads :) yes worth the sore bot ;D. Loved the cantering, very proud of myself, the boys walked.

CC cute dog
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Post by: gertbysea on January 28, 2014, 11:44:26 pm
Quote from: mcmich on January 28, 2014, 09:08:42 pm
Very cute looking dog.

I was up early and have been getting online quotes for Home & Contents Insurance. Ours has jumped considerably since the recent bush fires, although not right in our area they were in surrounding areas. Absolutely ridiculous the cost of premiums. I've done 6 online quotes. Very time consuming.

Was it Gert that was shopping around for home insurance a little while back? How did you get on?

Managed to get our down to just under $2000 by reducing the contents and upping the excess. Very few will insure in our postcode. suncorp and AAMI same same
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Post by: mcmich on January 29, 2014, 12:29:06 am
Went with Woolworths and saved $600 - funnily enough they are under written by Hollards and that is the insurance firm we have been with for the past 4 years.  ??? 
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Post by: Halex on January 29, 2014, 01:48:04 am
We seem to reduce our insurance bill each year :)

Just about to wake dh & then we are off snorkelling, cp is scootering around with his friends atm.

HHW :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 29, 2014, 04:57:03 am
Hally how do you manage to do that please? Ours goes up every year.  :'(. Our insurance company has just sold itself so we will shop around. We had everything with Westsure.
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Post by: judydawn on January 29, 2014, 06:20:56 am
I've been out to lunch with 2 gf's, visited Geoff and soon will be going to Katies to be taken to a Nico Moretti TMX cooking class tonight.  A few of our regular forum members will be there so looking forward to seeing them all.
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Post by: Katiej on January 29, 2014, 06:56:08 am
Insurance quotes yuck! I leave that stuff up to my DH.

Looking forward to seeing you soon Judy and looking forward to the class - it should be fun!
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Post by: mcmich on January 29, 2014, 06:59:49 am
Katie and JD, enjoy the demo  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 29, 2014, 07:08:21 am
Enjoy ladies and tell us all about it tomorrow. :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 29, 2014, 07:22:10 am
Enjoy your demo tonight girls
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Post by: Emme on January 29, 2014, 07:24:57 am
Enjoy your class ladies
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Post by: mab19 on January 29, 2014, 08:03:04 am
Katie and JD, enjoy your class tonight.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 29, 2014, 09:06:59 am
I love Nico's laidback approach to cooking - you'll have a wonderful evening I'm sure  :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 29, 2014, 09:10:44 am
Off to my class today.Taking my chair to cane. :) Have a great evening everyone.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 29, 2014, 09:29:48 am
Well I survived....and no tears! DS6 had a great first day in grade 1 and DS5 loved his first day in prep. That's it, I've sent them off into the big wide world. They don't think they need me anymore. But I did get big cuddles when they got home 😉
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Post by: cookie1 on January 29, 2014, 11:30:42 am
They still need you Kimmy but it is wonderful that there were no tears. It makes everything so much easier.
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Post by: Jamberie on January 29, 2014, 11:33:52 am
Well done Kimmy :) nice that you got an extra special cuddle at the end of the day :)
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Post by: Katiej on January 29, 2014, 11:52:23 am
Just home from the Nico class, it was great and we had a lovely time. Food tasted delicious!
Here's a photo of us with Nico.

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L - R  Katie, Karen, Judy, Nico, Trudy, Bernadine (Tick-of-Yum), Kerry (kmw)
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Post by: judydawn on January 29, 2014, 12:00:34 pm
Thanks Katie, it was a lovely evening.  Great food from his latest book Cooking Passions Delicious Journeys.

Frozen Mojito pge 131 but without the alcohol
Foccacia pge 28 served with Saffron alioli page 33
Butter chicken pge 79 served with Sri Lankan Yellow Rice page 88
Spinach & Ricotta Gnudi page 72 served with Spiced tomato pasta sauce page 11
Make ahead Raspberry Souffle page 114
Almond Bastilla Stack page 110
Macadamia & white chocolate brownies, not demonstrated but on the taste table.

Trudy was lucky enough to win the door prize of a Thermosaver.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 29, 2014, 05:55:07 pm
What a great photo of many familiar faces. ;D A great menu too ;). Congrats on winning the door prize Trudy ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 29, 2014, 06:55:54 pm
Sounds like a really good class. Lovely photo too. Congratulations on winning the thermoserver Trudy.

Kimmy, good that the boys got off to school without any tears. They will always need you.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 29, 2014, 08:23:16 pm
Sounds like a good class. Lucky you Trudy! Good to see everyone.

Gert
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Post by: Wonder on January 29, 2014, 08:40:20 pm
Great to see familiar faces looking so happy and congratulations on the door prize win.

Kimmy, congratulations on getting them both to school. Don't worry they still need you but maybe in a slightly different way.
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Post by: droverjess on January 29, 2014, 10:28:31 pm
Well done Kimmy.
You may find in ten years they need you more than ever. Mums are never redundant.

Glad cooking demo was fun... Oh to be nearer you all. LOL. Great pic will have to ask CC who is who.
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Post by: Halex on January 29, 2014, 10:55:45 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on January 29, 2014, 04:57:03 am
Hally how do you manage to do that please? Ours goes up every year.  :'(. Our insurance company has just sold itself so we will shop around. We had everything with Westsure.

Most ins companies will price match, shop around, get quote numbers. We have all our policies with 1 company so they  are good at matching.

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Post by: Halex on January 29, 2014, 10:57:28 pm
Nice photo, class sounded great :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 29, 2014, 11:14:41 pm
I've added the names to the photo DJ.

Glad to hear the boys had a great first day at school and the big hugs at the end of the day proved they missed their Mum.  There will be plenty more of those.
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Post by: KarenH on January 30, 2014, 12:17:29 am
Well done Kimmyh - a big day when they start school.  My oldest starts school and my youngest starts kindy next Monday - not sure that I can be as strong as Kim and not cry  :-\

The cooking class with Nico was fabulous.  I am hoping to try out a couple of the recipes at home this weekend.
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Post by: Emme on January 30, 2014, 12:50:13 am
Kimmy, they will always need you  :)

Glad the class was a success ladies and thank you for a lovely photo.  Congratulations Trudy for winning the door prize. 
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Post by: Wonder on January 30, 2014, 01:04:10 am
Good luck next week Karen, such a big week.

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Post by: Debbiebillg on January 30, 2014, 01:08:32 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on January 29, 2014, 09:29:48 am
Well I survived....and no tears! DS6 had a great first day in grade 1 and DS5 loved his first day in prep. That's it, I've sent them off into the big wide world. They don't think they need me anymore. But I did get big cuddles when they got home 😉

Kimmyh,
My baby started prep yesterday ...... I feel sooo lost without him. I'm feeling it more today too because my DH is also at work today.  He's soooo excited about school though, he thinks he's a big kid now like his 2 brothers.

Last week I said to him, I'm going to cry when you go to school because you're my baby. His response was don't cry Mummy you have to be brave, I won't cry. awwwwww.  I didn't cry but boy do I miss my cheeky little monkey.
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Post by: Nikkit on January 30, 2014, 02:52:21 am
Just had an OMG moment.

Miss 17 gave Miss 12 $50 and said "Come on, get in my car, we are going shopping"  :o :o

Both of them have left with huge grins on their faces  ;D

Rang hubby and told him and he told me to "please turn the sitcom off that you are watching and go easy on the booze love, it is a bit early in the day" !!

 :D :D

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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 30, 2014, 04:26:21 am
a funny comment by DH Nikkit  :D homelife is very harmonious when siblings get along

lovely photo girls, and congrats to Trudy for being a prizewinner. I wish we could buy those 1 litre thermoservers separately.

Your class reminds me that I should organise the Nico class that I talked about last year...
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Post by: Nikkit on January 30, 2014, 04:46:59 am
Had another OMG moment...

Miss 17 and Miss 12 back down the driveway, both very very sad. Miss 17 in tears. She'd messed up her roster and was actually meant to be working today  :( (they rang her - where are you?)

So Miss 12 is "bummed" for her sister, Miss 17 is cross at herself for messing up and has gone to work, and I'm keeping real quiet in the background.

Will double check rosters for tomorrow and lets hope they can do a "take 2" and head off shopping tomorrow.

Might resort to that sitcom and booze after all....
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Post by: Wonder on January 30, 2014, 05:10:01 am
Glad yours are getting on at the moment Nikkit, mine are fighting like cats and dogs - I can't stand for them to both be home together and yesterday resorted to going into the office to get away from them.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 30, 2014, 05:15:07 am
Oh Nikkit, poor Miss 17. Miss 12 would have been upset at missing out on the shopping expedition.

Ladies I knew you would enjoy the Nico class. I went to one of his many years ago when Tenina was still at HO.
Yes please CP. I will have a look at his classes and would love to go.

Thanks Hally. We have all our insurances with one company. 4 cars, van, boat, house, contents etc. they have just sold the insurance part of the company so will be looking round.

Ladies you will stop feeling as if you have lost your right arm soon. I can still remember the lost feeling of DD going to school. Be brave, but it is ok to cry if you get dust in your eye on the way to the car and driving home.  :'(
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Post by: mcmich on January 30, 2014, 05:36:33 am
Kimmy, as much as they will always need you, it's hard letting go.

I'm feeling it today - DS turned 24. His fiancée took a black forest cake into work and is making his birthday dinner for him tonight. As it should be. His fiancée did ask me for the quantities for cheese sauce. We celebrated on Australia Day.
Very glad he is engaged to a delightful lass that loves him.  :)
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Post by: trudy on January 30, 2014, 05:40:01 am
Thanks for putting up the pic Katie.  Had a great night and was so surprised to win the door prize - never win anything!!!!!!!!  It must be my lucky week as today I went out to lunch with some friends and was given a calender.
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Post by: obbie on January 30, 2014, 06:03:42 am
Love it Nikkit, they can have fun shopping... :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 30, 2014, 06:06:43 am
Mich that is lovely. I can imagine it must be hard standing in the background. :-\
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Post by: mcmich on January 30, 2014, 06:22:17 am
It is hard Cookie - but as it should be.
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Post by: Emme on January 30, 2014, 06:34:12 am
Quote from: mcmich on January 30, 2014, 06:22:17 am
It is hard Cookie - but as it should be.
Yes, as it should be, but hard for you also Michele  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 30, 2014, 07:22:25 am
It always brings a smile to my face reading what you lovely people have been doing whilst I slept ;D
Really feel for the the girls who's children are starting school for the first time.
Your DD's sound terrific young women Nikkit.Loved your DH's comment too :D :D
How great that you DS and his fiancee are starting their life together Michele.
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Post by: judydawn on January 30, 2014, 07:23:51 am
Michele I know 40 year old kids who still go home to their parents' place (mostly) for special occasions - I think it's great when the young ones take over from Mum.
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Post by: mcmich on January 30, 2014, 07:38:19 am
Absolutely great, that DS can stand on his own feet. My job is somewhat done.  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 30, 2014, 08:11:50 am
until the grand babies come along Michele ;D
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Post by: mab19 on January 30, 2014, 08:27:20 am
Good to hear that you enjoyed your class ladies.  Congrats on winning the door prize Trudy :)

Nikkit, sorry to hear your girls missed out on their shopping trip, hopefully they can go tomorrow.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 30, 2014, 09:29:09 am
Debbie I know exactly what you mean.

Lovely photo of the SA ladies. The demo sounded great.
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Post by: astarra on January 30, 2014, 09:32:27 am
we have been at the beach most of the day today.  8)
DH decided to take a day off to spend with the kids (& me) before school started again, and today it happened!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 30, 2014, 11:43:47 am
Quote from: mcmich on January 30, 2014, 07:38:19 am
Absolutely great, that DS can stand on his own feet. My job is somewhat done.  :D

So true Mich and a job well done.
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Post by: maddy on January 31, 2014, 12:02:22 am
Can't relate to the Mums missing their first time schoolers....I skipped out of that school & felt like fist punching the air when DS went....my word he was a handful LOL  :P  Couldn't come quick enough  ;D  ;D

A self imposed forum break to try & catch up on lots of things...holidays flew by, and we did manage to get away last weekend.  DH had the longest hay season ever & his customers doubled this year, so not much of a break  :-\
Their fishing trip was a success, and DS caught this ripper

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/8921d5c8d37cc9a278787a9437c2cdb1.jpg)

he's still smiling about it...and apparently that pic will be published in a fishing magazine soon...he will be so stoked!


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Post by: maddy on January 31, 2014, 12:12:42 am
Oh, forgot to say how lovely for you all to catch up   8) sounds like a lovely class....shame we don't get many varied ones here.

The last 2 days, after 12 months of having a hole dug for the pool, we finally evicted the ducks from their "pond", & set up the pool!
I now understand why people pay people to do that task  :o My Goodness...that was so much fun...NOT!
As hubby was starting to get water in, we had a mishap, and the long side wall had come out of its track & started collapsing   :-))  an hour later after kids & I were holding it up, I ended up with severe sunburn on my back & shoulders  :-)) DH then said "why didn't you put a tshirt on??  yes Einstein....I'm sure he wouldn't have minded me leaving & letting it collapse again  :-X 
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Post by: Halex on January 31, 2014, 12:16:49 am
Huge fish, well done :)

Ooh Maddy sometimes its easier to get the workmen in.

 :)
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Post by: maddy on January 31, 2014, 12:18:53 am
Quote from: Halex on January 31, 2014, 12:16:49 am
Ooh Maddy sometimes its easier to get the workmen in.

 :)

Oh I completely agree H....DH is one of those that scoffs at hiring a person, and believes he can do it all  :-)).
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Post by: Halex on January 31, 2014, 12:20:42 am
My dh has learnt his lesson, paying more to fix up his efforts, plus the time it takes him, lol,  dh is not a hands on man :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 31, 2014, 12:39:45 am
Lots of men like yours maddy, if us women had our way, jobs would get done so much quicker just picking up the phone.

Great catch for the lad, he's going to be so thrilled to see himself in the magazine.

Nice to see you back after a break maddy, your life is so hectic - I'd have to book into a health farm every so often to recharge my batteries if I lived your life.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 31, 2014, 12:49:18 am
Oh Maddy I would be thrilled to catch that fish but more thrilled to cook and eat it. It was a whopper.

Gert
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Post by: BeezeeBee on January 31, 2014, 01:29:34 am
Beautiful fish, Maddy. Would love to have a bite :P
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Post by: obbie on January 31, 2014, 01:55:05 am
Great photo Maddy, of your son..

at work doing paperwork.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 31, 2014, 04:46:55 am
Maddy that fish is wonderful. Is it a trout?  Did you eat it?  
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Post by: Emme on January 31, 2014, 05:18:58 am
Maddy a fantastic photo and what a great fish.  He will remember that one for a long time  ;D
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Post by: Wonder on January 31, 2014, 06:32:48 am
That's a great fish Maddie, your DS looks so proud and happy with it. Will be great for him to get in the magazine. It must have been lovely getting away for even a few days.

Mich, sounds like your DS has found a great partner.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 31, 2014, 07:07:03 am
What a fantastic catch by your DS Maddy. Showed DH the photo who was very impressed 8)
My DH is the kind of man who does try to do all things himself.I might add with mixed results :D :D He hates plumbing :D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 31, 2014, 07:13:10 am
My DH is like yours CC. He would rather do it himself. It usually works out well.
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Post by: Yvette on January 31, 2014, 09:24:23 am
Great catch Maddy hope the sunburn gets better soon  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 31, 2014, 09:54:00 am
Great fish Maddy. Congratulations to DS. Sunburn not so good. The pool saga sounds like something you see on funniest home videos!

Today has been a slow one. Last night I had the hospital casualty dept initiation. Poor DS6 got out of bed last night and half asleep or sleepwalking banged into the door and split his ear lobe open. There was a loud bang and then the poor darling screamed out in shock. Off to casualty we went and three and half hours later, when everybody else was asleep, we made it back to bed all patched up and with no stitches. So proud of my brave boy. We are all going to bed early tonight.
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Post by: Katiej on January 31, 2014, 10:22:05 am
Oh no Kimmy what an ordeal for you both. Casualty in the middle of the night would not be fun.
Hope you both enjoy the early night.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 31, 2014, 10:22:46 am
Maddy, that fish is almost as big as DS - a very impressive catch.
Kimmy, not a good evening adventure. Hope it's not repeated.
I caught up with some friends from school today and then did the supermarket shopping. Decided against going to the growers market on Sunday as the forecast is 43C so also went to the fruit shop and butchers. Visited my parents, did the school pick up and then crossed our fingers that the temp would be over 36C at 5pm so that DD wouldn't have to brave a netball court that had been absorbing the heat all day. Luckily, the weather came through and I was enjoying a ice cold savvy at home instead of sweating by the courts.,but hoping that next week the weather will be cooler and netball will be fun.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 31, 2014, 10:55:20 am
Kimmy I am glad the ear didnt need stitching.

ES and other Adelaide ladies your weather has been and is awful. Thinking of you.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 31, 2014, 10:57:29 am
Your poor DS Kimmy.So glad he's all patched up and nothing too serious.

I hope everyone in Adelaide is keeping cool in that terrible heat.
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Post by: judydawn on January 31, 2014, 11:00:50 am
Poor DS Kimmy, what a fright that would have been for all of you.

I find I'm coping with this heat so much better now that it's just me to look after.

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Post by: BeezeeBee on January 31, 2014, 02:33:33 pm
Oh, Kimmy. Your poor boy. Glad it was nothing more serious.

I used to be worried with my middle one. He sleepwalked quite a bit. We've found him downstairs before. He had also sleepwalked into our bedroom before and weewee'd in the dustbin, thinking it was the toilet in our ensuite. He was a toddler then. We've also found him asleep outside the common toilet. :)
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Post by: mcmich on January 31, 2014, 06:19:02 pm
Back at the course I'm doing. Passed another module yesterday. The course has now been extended by 2 weeks (YAH)  :( Finding it all a bit hard going. Have something due or tests every Friday now until the course ends in late March.
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Post by: Emme on January 31, 2014, 10:14:26 pm
Kimmy, glad DS is okay and it was not too serious for him.  Hope it heals quickly.

Michele, good luck with the course and keeping fingers crossed for you the tests are not too bad. 
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Post by: judydawn on February 01, 2014, 12:13:09 am
Sleepwalking is a scary thing, how do they manage to walk through doorways and not into things - I know your DS didn't Kimmy but most seem to be able to.

I'm sure you will do very well in the course exams Michele, hang in there and good luck with the outcome.
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Post by: Bedlam on February 01, 2014, 12:35:20 am
Lovely to see so many familar faces at Nicos class and all looking happy and well.
I still just havent got back to any sort of routine and january is over, unfortunately Feb will probably be the same.  I seem to be chasing my tail all the time perhaps its my age!
Poor ds Kimmy, bought back memories of a similar incident minus the injury of my ds.  He was sleep walking with his huge queensize doona over him trying to force his way through a french door.  Made a huge noise in the middle of the night whn dh was working away.  Thought we had intruders.  One of those family incidents that comes out when we wander down memory lane.
Love your stories, sounds to me like you have a lovely family -  wish mine were at that age and stage still much more interesting.
Xx to all
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Post by: obbie on February 01, 2014, 02:08:07 am
relaxing, cleaning, and cooking.....
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Post by: Yvette on February 01, 2014, 04:16:29 am
Mich I hope your tests and the rest of your course goes well.

Poor DS Kimmy hope he is alright
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Post by: trudy on February 01, 2014, 04:18:58 am
Hope your DS is OK Kimmy.
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 01, 2014, 09:06:43 am
Thanks ladies. DS is healing slowly. It leaks a little at night. Might have needed a stitch after all. Thanks bedlam, great age yes, but lots of work. They grow up so quickly don't they. 

I forgot to say that when we arrived at the hospital, the nurse on reception was taking our details and asked DS6 when his birthday was. He replied with the day and month. She asked "do you know what year?", to which he replied "every year of course"! Gotta love it.
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Post by: mcmich on February 01, 2014, 11:07:30 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on February 01, 2014, 09:06:43 am
I forgot to say that when we arrived at the hospital, the nurse on reception was taking our details and asked DS6 when his birthday was. He replied with the day and month. She asked "do you know what year?", to which he replied "every year of course"! Gotta love it.

That's gorgeous.  ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 01, 2014, 11:18:17 am
that's very cute kimmy , your poor ds:( both my boys had there heads glued together when they had mishaps ::)
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Post by: judydawn on February 01, 2014, 11:22:17 am
Got to love what comes out of kids' mouths Kimmy  :D :D
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Post by: astarra on February 01, 2014, 11:27:35 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on February 01, 2014, 11:18:17 am
that's very cute kimmy , your poor ds:( both my boys had there heads glued together when they had mishaps ::)

their heads glued together??  :o haven't heard of anyone using that punishment before.  ;) ;) ;)

kimmy, that is so cute - and so true  ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 01, 2014, 11:57:57 am
oops sorry astarra not at the same time and not literally together one ds had the back of his head glued and my other ds was above his eyebrow instead of stitches :D
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Post by: cookie1 on February 01, 2014, 12:56:50 pm
That glue they use to mend people is good stuff. Mich, hang in there, it sounds as though you are very busy.
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Post by: judydawn on February 02, 2014, 12:09:01 am
I swapped over my 2 double mattresses this morning.  Due to last night's heat, I found the fan in the room I was using wasn't fast enough on high so moved to the back room as it is so much better and the room is cooler anyway.  I found the mattress to be so much more comfortable than the one I was using so before it got too hot, did the swap, have done the washing and it was probably dry before I even turned my back to come inside. 
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Post by: mcmich on February 02, 2014, 04:26:48 am
Hope you didn't have to go dragging mattresses around on your own Judy.
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Post by: judydawn on February 02, 2014, 04:35:46 am
Yep, I did LOL
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Post by: mcmich on February 02, 2014, 04:46:24 am
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Yep, I did LOL

Mmmmmm!!  >:( Should have waited for some help.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 02, 2014, 08:04:27 am
At least it is more comfortable. The heat you are all having sounds revolting. But please keep it.
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Post by: jo_nz on February 02, 2014, 10:07:20 pm
DS is back at school today.  It's very quiet at home without my 2 little buddies (DD started back at kindy a week and a half ago too).  Just about to head to the gym (for the first time in a while....school holidays are not helpful for my gym attendance) and then to the office. 
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Post by: Halex on February 02, 2014, 10:14:31 pm
School for us  too :) big plans for gym, but dh has to use my car as his sounds like its just about to blow up :o. So walking to school & back today, might even get my bycycle out later :)

H
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Post by: Halex on February 02, 2014, 11:33:08 pm
8 pkts of lamb forequarter chops, fat & bones gone, .900g, each pack weighed from 348-420g. Just shows you all bone & fat :(
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Post by: jo_nz on February 03, 2014, 12:34:54 am
Wow, Hally!  Disappointing. 

I haven't got to the gym!!  Always too many things to do in a day.  I have got the washing up to date instead, and cleaned the bathrooms, and sorted all the mail for work (quite a backlog there). And already it's less than an hour until I have to go to collect the kids.
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Post by: Nikkit on February 03, 2014, 12:39:00 am
Trying hard not to get blown away in the easterly this morning. I've looked at the weather map to see what the gusts are, but the radar is down - probably blown away! I'm guessing gusts of over 50km/hr.
Not nice. I can see my horse paddocks disappearing up the road  :(
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Post by: Wonder on February 03, 2014, 12:39:36 am
That's what I hate about some cuts of meat Hally.

Jo the day just goes to fast.
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Post by: Halex on February 03, 2014, 01:04:02 am
First day back flies by, cp over excited, babbled all the way, seemed like the longest walk in history, lol.

Yes Wonder, but the last 2 whole lambs were $8.99 per kg so I suppose it works out. Should really do the calculations one day.

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Post by: obbie on February 03, 2014, 01:44:26 am
working, meal planning too
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 03, 2014, 03:08:44 am
Boys' first day back to school...and I'm missing them. Have kept myself busy with groceries, some clean up in kitchen. Plus made pizza dough for their afternoon tea. The feeling is still there though. Will have to pump up the music in the kitchen to drive the blues away :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 03, 2014, 03:45:05 am
Nikkit we are getting the easterly strongly over here too, so I can imagine what it is like for you. I just checked Pearce's highest wind was 61kph and Bickley was 76. I used to live over near Bickley. I'm glad I don't anymore.

BZB that is so sweet that you are missing the boys.
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Post by: Halex on February 03, 2014, 04:14:32 am
Jutst had a 2 hour uninterrupted coffee with a gf at gc ;D

Less than 3 hours to pick-up, miss him too but glad school is back :)
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Post by: astarra on February 03, 2014, 04:30:24 am
I've still got mine on holidays ATM  ;D  Miss7 starts again on Wed, miss4 the following Monday. Not looking forward to it.

Today we have cut up a ripped school uniform and are in the process of making hankies and hair ties out of the material....probably a bit weird but the girls are enjoying learning to use the sewing machine and having something to show for it too. So cute.  :)  ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 03, 2014, 04:34:50 am
You are amazing, Astarra :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 03, 2014, 05:45:15 am
Ditto from me.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 03, 2014, 07:13:30 am
And from me too
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Post by: KarenH on February 03, 2014, 07:52:45 am
First day of school for DS.  The school has a really lovely way of welcoming the new little students.  There is a school assembly on the oval with all the school present.  The year 12 students and the year 1 students sit up the front, and as each child is welcomed to the school, a year 12 student gives the year 1 student a rose and a hug.  The ceremony is repeated at the end of the year, where the year 1 kids give the year 12 kids a rose to farewell them from the school. 

It was a really lovely morning - and yes I cried  ;D ;D

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Post by: Yvette on February 03, 2014, 08:03:28 am
Karen I hope he had a great day I'm sure you will get over the crying really soon  :D

DS starts back tomorrow
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 03, 2014, 08:14:26 am
Karen that's such a gorgeous thing for the school to do.
my last baby started pre primary today :( can't believe it I was so sad all day,  a new chapter for me I guess but geez my house is clean ::)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 03, 2014, 08:40:18 am
that's such a lovely idea, and even better if its not a stinking hot day. there looks to be a good turnout of parents to watch.

well, mum's who have an empty nest during school hours spare a thought for full time empty nesters who have no grown up kidlets making a noise or a mess. I always thought I would be jumping and down for joy when they spread their wings but I miss their smiling faces, computer help, and banter. (I have no one to discuss MKR with now   :-))) Cherish the peace and quiet while you have it when they're at school, and then enjoy having them and their friends around when they come home. The years fly by and they are very slow at making you grandparents nowadays so its a long time between bear hugs
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 03, 2014, 08:45:33 am
I do cp xx my eldest is 21 and although she hasn't left home I'm dreading the day she does not that I think she's going anywhere soon she's too busy organising another European adventure, it's just a bit of an adjustment for me and we already have 3 play dates for this week :o
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Post by: Emme on February 03, 2014, 08:48:01 am
That is lovely Karen  :)

CP, couldn't agree more  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 03, 2014, 09:02:11 am
Lovely Karen. I'd cry too.
I hear you CP and I would love to chat with you about MKR anytime you want. Watching naughty nanna as I type right now.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 03, 2014, 09:09:53 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on February 03, 2014, 08:40:18 am


well, mum's who have an empty nest during school hours spare a thought for full time empty nesters who have no grown up kidlets making a noise or a mess. I always thought I would be jumping and down for joy when they spread their wings but I miss their smiling faces, computer help, and banter. (I have no one to discuss MKR with now   :-))) Cherish the peace and quiet while you have it when they're at school, and then enjoy having them and their friends around when they come home. The years fly by and they are very slow at making you grandparents nowadays so its a long time between bear hugs

I dread that day, cp xx
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 03, 2014, 09:21:05 am
What a wonderful welcoming ceremony Karen. :) Beautiful long stemmed rose too.
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Post by: mcmich on February 03, 2014, 10:08:06 am
Lovely welcome for the children Karen.

I'm in the same boat CP but I'm quite liking this phase of my life. Of course my children don't live interstate like yours and drop in frequently. I love MKR just finished watching it, up for a chat anytime.  :D
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Post by: Halex on February 03, 2014, 10:31:44 am
What a lovely school your kids attend Karen :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 03, 2014, 10:38:00 am
It was indeed a beautiful, long stemmed rose Karen and it is a lovely thing your school does.  Thank goodness there was a change come through in time to make the day far easier on everyone - imagine if they had started school yesterday on what was our hottest February day on record.  I hope DS enjoys his new school, it must be fun joining Big Brother finally.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 03, 2014, 10:51:32 am
Karen that is so lovely and very touching.

CP it must be horrid. Is your phone bill large or are you like us and have a free hour?
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Post by: Wonder on February 04, 2014, 02:36:07 am
Karen lovely idea and a great photo of your DS and his rose.

CP, i'm dreading the day mine move out. it all happens so quickly. We are enjoying being able to go out more and to restaurants etc that we couldn't go to when they were younger but dreading them not being here at least a few nights each week. DD has been messaging me constantly (including 2am) from Cambodia so for all her independence she still wants us invloved.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 04, 2014, 03:52:30 am
No the phone bill is not large as I increased the plan but they tend to call me first  ;D I'm enjoying jumping on a plane and going east to visit them every so often. Thanks for your offers girls of a chat about MKR but no one wants me calling them at 11:30pm at night  ;D ;D ;D (BTW its going to be riveting tonight with those Perth girls doomed for failure and a backlashing).  I've got a plane load of visitors on Friday as DD2 is bringing 5 friends over for a holiday and she said that I'm quite welcome to cook whatever I like for them - maybe even some meals to take with them (yeh we'll see)  :D They will stay for a couple of days here, then go to Rotto, then go to Gracetown etc so I'm really looking forward to that. DH has just flown out this morning so that's when you really notice the void, however the cat, dog and work keep me busy...and this forum

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Post by: cookie1 on February 04, 2014, 04:32:36 am
IF you ever get lonely CP just phone and I will meet you for a coffee.  ;) ;)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 04, 2014, 05:38:15 am
Call me as well, Cookie :)
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Post by: obbie on February 04, 2014, 06:31:42 am
Thinking of starting another business.. :) :)

see what happens by the weekend.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 04, 2014, 06:59:02 am
Wow! How many do you have, Obbie? How do u find time to cook or do meal planning??
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Post by: droverjess on February 04, 2014, 09:37:26 pm
CP we've reached that stage too. The boomerangs have suddenly gone and DH is now working full time mon to fri with long days. It has all happened very quickly and I am slightly stunned by it all. Lunch for 1 every day is rather a shock. DD will be home on Friday for one last night. The young have been and gone and come back several times before but I think they will only be back as occasional visitors.  >:(
Of course I have 42 animals to feed every day, so I am not entirely on my own! They are not good at conversation unless it is to demand their food be delivered forthwith and quickly.... And in the deep mud nothing is quick.

 I have a funny story. We have some green tops in the garden, from turnips that didn't grow flesh. We pick some most days for the cow. I had a full bucket of tops over my arm and in my hand two empty compostable bags. Their contents were on the heap, and they were on way to bin. The cow snatched a bag out of my hand, presumably thinking it was a turnip top. I dropped the bucket and tried to get the bag from her. She tossed her head away from me and I couldn't reach. She is like a Hoover and I had no chance. A few chomps and it was gone... They are biodegradable and made from starch so we are not too worried about her. We think the digestive system will biodegrade it very quick... At least I hope so. I shall be more careful next time.... Will report when nature has done what cows do best.

Today I fetched woodstain, paint and electrical parts, managed an hours gardening with a friend and popped to whole food store. Then cleaned up after extractor fan been put in bathroom. If wet tomorrow (forecast) will paint bathroom. If dry will garden. Also have to get new tyres for Dh's car, it was serviced today and he is using mine.
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Post by: Halex on February 04, 2014, 10:00:20 pm
Oohh CP, I dread that day too. We have a big house for the 3 of us, upstairs his all ds, so we hope he might stay, but..... You never know.

Saw MKR last night, the WA girls are awful, shame they are still in. Love twins :)

DJ, I am sure with all the aninals, life is never quiet :)

H
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Post by: obbie on February 04, 2014, 10:20:53 pm
BZB, on, but I want to do another one online. Hopefully setting up by next week.

 I meal plan, and do everything at work now. I cook lots on the weekends.
 :)
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Post by: Halex on February 04, 2014, 10:41:42 pm
DJ, my dh has been using my car too for the last 2 days, have had to walk to school & back in the heat, yesterday we cycled, too hit but we survived :)
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Post by: gertbysea on February 04, 2014, 11:09:27 pm
Just another boring day Eh DJ?

Gert
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 05, 2014, 12:33:53 am
DJ wouldn't it be great if it came out the other end all bagged up??  :D

Last night I made up a quantity of Tenina's lemon curd, cos a neighbor gave me a whole bag of lemons. I was struggling to get 200g of lemon juice as every lemon was dry. Lucky I had a couple of store bought ones. Out of about 30 lemons only a couple were juicy enough. Must be where the term comes from of being "a real lemon".  I must pop over and do a review because it's lovely.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 05, 2014, 12:56:54 am
Oh DJ I bet the cow didnt learn either. I had a good chuckle.
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Post by: KarenH on February 05, 2014, 01:55:13 am
A while back I asked about the Dream Pot, because I was thinking of getting one for my mum for her birthday.  Thanks to mcmich, Emme, Cookie and obbie's feedback, I ended up getting her one.  She absolutely loves it and has been cooking main meals and cakes in it.   She thinks she will use it heaps when they are off caravanning over winter, and also on those days when they are out at bowls all day, and she can some home to a cooked dinner.

Now I might need to get one for myself!  Or should I get an airfryer instead  ;) ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on February 05, 2014, 01:56:44 am
Quote from: KarenH on February 05, 2014, 01:55:13 am
A while back I asked about the Dream Pot, because I was thinking of getting one for my mum for her birthday.  Thanks to mcmich, Emme, Cookie and obbie's feedback, I ended up getting her one.  She absolutely loves it and has been cooking main meals and cakes in it.   She thinks she will use it heaps when they are off caravanning over winter, and also on those days when they are out at bowls all day, and she can some home to a cooked dinner.

Now I might need to get one for myself!  Or should I get an airfryer instead  ;) ;D

Neither. Buy yourself some new clothes.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on February 05, 2014, 01:57:31 am
Both Karen.. ;D
I use my dreampot weekly, and my airfryer every couple of days, it stays on the bench, with all the other cooking things I have..
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 05, 2014, 03:07:10 am
I agree with Gretch, after your hard work, don't think about food appliances and buy yourself some clothes.
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Post by: Wonder on February 05, 2014, 03:27:52 am
If you have to make a choice go with the new clothes. If not a choice then maybe go for all three!! I know I wouldn't use the dream pot so not something that's on my list of wants.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 05, 2014, 06:37:53 am
Karen I am so pleased your Mum loves the Dream Pot. I have yet to try a cake in it.I will use mine more in the van than here at home.
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Post by: Emme on February 05, 2014, 06:41:56 am
Karen, so glad your Mum likes the Dream Pot. 
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Post by: dede on February 05, 2014, 08:34:29 am
Hi all, just a quick drop in to say hello. I can't possibly catch up with all the posts I haven't read over the last few weeks so I'm not even going to try lol. Hope everyone is keeping well and enjoying their Thermomix's. 
I have completely resigned from my old job and started my new job and absolutely loving every bit of it. I feel so much more appreciated and looked after. I have been pretty busy working here there and everywhere but I'm paid well for my travel and time. Glad I brought my new car which is really cheap to run :).
I have also picked up a couple of shifts in a respite house where I will be there for 24 hours straight. I'm looking forward to those shifts as they pay well. It's basically taking care of 1 or 2 clients in a home for 24 hours with a sleep over. Personal care, cooking (should take Thermie) and social support.
Kids started back at school today and all had a great first day. Everything is running smoothly.

Anyway take care everyone. I will drop in from time to time to say hello. :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2014, 08:37:58 am
Hi Mandi, nice to hear from you that things are sailing along nicely now.  Good for you, enjoy your new job.
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Post by: Emme on February 05, 2014, 08:38:31 am
Good to hear from you Dede
It sounds as though things are going well and I am glad you are working where you are appreciated.  
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 05, 2014, 08:40:37 am
Hi Mandi.How lovely you took the time to say hello to us all. :-* :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on February 05, 2014, 11:43:46 am
Lovely to hear from you dede. I'm glad that everything is going well for you.
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Post by: astarra on February 05, 2014, 11:56:59 am
Hi Mandi.  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 05, 2014, 12:23:21 pm
hi mandi great to hear things are going well for you you sound extremely busy :D
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Post by: dede on February 05, 2014, 07:20:40 pm
Thank guys. :) 
Can't believe how fast time is going. I wish I had more time to spend on the forum keeping up with the posts and trying some new recipes. Still using my thermomix most days but haven't tried anything new for awhile.
The poor caravan has come to a halt as well and is not going anywhere quickly. But still hoping to have it finished by the end of this year. The new floor is ready to be put on, just waiting for a builder friend to give me a hand to make sure the foundation is spot on. :)
Will pop in again soon I promise. :)
Have a lovely day all.
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Post by: Wonder on February 05, 2014, 08:53:43 pm
Hi Mandi, great to hear things are going well.
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Post by: jo_nz on February 05, 2014, 09:20:06 pm
That all sounds good, Mandi! :)

I'm in for a quiet day today - I have somehow managed to hurt my knee.  I did go to the gym yesterday, so must have pulled something there, and probably not helped by a kindy meeting last night with two hours of sitting on a kiddie chair.
Plus DS had an upset tummy last night.  All very shortlived, and he's made up for lost time this morning with 4 rounds of breakfast, but best keep him in quarantine a little longer.  I'm so glad it has passed quickly - his best friend's birthday party is on Saturday and he missed hers last year due to a horrid stomach bug.
So sticking around home today - lucky it's Waitangi Day....DH working anyway though, as usual!
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Post by: droverjess on February 05, 2014, 09:49:12 pm
Hello all, the cow is well, and the other cow, staying with family had a a heifer calf tonight.  ;D

Dreadful day. More rain than we can EVER remember. Sliding around the fields with feed. Roll on the weekend when they come inside. A three hat day. Couldn't dry them fast enough... Rare but true.

Got a really good book. http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/0141048689/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 will also post on diet thread.
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Post by: Wonder on February 05, 2014, 09:55:51 pm
What is a "three hat day" DJ - do the cows come into the house?  :-\
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Post by: droverjess on February 05, 2014, 10:18:53 pm
Quote from: Wonder on February 05, 2014, 09:55:51 pm
What is a "three hat day" DJ - do the cows come into the house?  :-\

Ha ha good one. Cow been staying with family since redundancy.... In fields and sheds.

Three hat day.... First hat gets soaked, second hat gets soaked.... Not dry in time so get third hat out of drawer.... That gets soaked =
Three hat day...

I also had washer woman fingers when I came in this morning. Cold and wet, nothing worse but those in Somerset are much worse off. Farms and homes flooded.
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Post by: obbie on February 05, 2014, 11:15:48 pm
you crack me up Jess, with 3 hat day.... ;D ;D ;D ;D

take care
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Post by: mab19 on February 05, 2014, 11:57:44 pm
Had to take the new car back to the garage to have a part replaced in the steering column.  Nothing serious but it was picked up in the road worthy and had to be done.  Took a while for the part to come in.

Then did some grocery shopping.

We have GS back with us again after more trouble with his mother.  Can't understand why the courts keep giving children back to mothers who are unfit to have them.  I won't get on my soap box or I'll be here all day :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 06, 2014, 12:04:07 am
It must be hard for the lad going back and forth Margaret, let's hope he settles back in quickly now he is back with you.
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Post by: obbie on February 06, 2014, 02:01:09 am
Margaret take care. He is so lucky to have you. :)
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Post by: Wonder on February 06, 2014, 02:05:50 am
Good luck with GS Margaret, it must be so difficult.

DJ, love that saying.
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Post by: mcmich on February 06, 2014, 06:10:43 am
Margaret, GS is very blessed indeed to have such wonderful grandparents to step up to the plate and be an advocate for him.
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Post by: Halex on February 06, 2014, 06:22:35 am
DJ, would love some of your rain :)

Mab, i totally get where your coming from being a registered foster carer for many years :)

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Post by: cookie1 on February 06, 2014, 08:25:17 am
DJ the rain seems almost unbelievable. I guessed the three hat day.

Margaret you are a lovely person. Poor  kid.
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Post by: mab19 on February 06, 2014, 08:40:13 am
You are too kind Cookie.  You just do what you have to do.
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Post by: Emme on February 06, 2014, 09:08:19 pm
It is a good thing  that  GS  has you to go to Mab.   It must be hard for him as well as yourself.  Take care
DJ, thinking of you with all that rain,   :-*
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Post by: Nikkit on February 06, 2014, 10:09:32 pm
DJ, a "3 hat day" is not something we have a problem with here at the moment...unless it counts when it is soggy with sweat or melted off your head!
Now if you had a good old Akubra you'd not have to change it - mine has been very wet before. Takes a while to dry, and smells a bit like a wet rabbit, but you just keep wearing it!
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Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2014, 01:08:04 am
A wet Akubra has a lovely smell. Memories.  ;)
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Post by: mcmich on February 07, 2014, 07:28:40 am
Hope you get some sunshine soon DJ.

Today I was back doing my course. 2 exams today - 96% for one (I was disappointed with that) and 100% for the second - which we had to attain anyway. Oh well "P's" still get degrees.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2014, 07:57:30 am
Mich, don't be disappointed. You did extremely well.
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Post by: judydawn on February 07, 2014, 08:28:16 am
Well done Michele, that score sounds good to me.
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Post by: Halex on February 07, 2014, 08:31:01 am
Mich, thats fantastic :)
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Post by: Thermesa on February 07, 2014, 08:46:19 am
My Sam started school last week and was vomiting Sunday. I came down with gastro Wednesday and am now resting up in casualty on a drip. So much better.

I made it to his swimming carnival this morning. So enthusiastic. Blitzed his kick board race.

Nice time to catch up with the forum
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 07, 2014, 08:51:55 am
Sounds like A's to me, Mich
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Post by: mcmich on February 07, 2014, 09:04:08 am
Oh, Thermesa, hope you and the family recover quickly.

4% of my work that I don't know  ??? Would you want a nurse looking after you that only knows 96% of her work?

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Post by: gertbysea on February 07, 2014, 09:24:14 am
Quote from: mcmich on February 07, 2014, 09:04:08 am
Oh, Thermesa, hope you and the family recover quickly.

4% of my work that I don't know  ??? Would you want a nurse looking after you that only knows 96% of her work?




You done gud mcmich but I get it. When I was studying nursing I was  really upset with myself if I did not come first in my class. Being the mature age old fart  I had to always come first in exams. Thankfully  I usually did, not that I was smarter but because I did not have the hangovers my youthful colleagues had! Or perhaps I was better able to handle them. ;D ;D ;D

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 07, 2014, 10:21:55 am
Well done on your exams Michele.I would love you nursing me anytime  :-* :-*

Thermesa get well soon :-* :-*
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Post by: astarra on February 07, 2014, 10:25:54 am
Quote from: Thermesa on February 07, 2014, 08:46:19 am
My Sam started school last week and was vomiting Sunday. I came down with gastro Wednesday and am now resting up in casualty on a drip. So much better.

I made it to his swimming carnival this morning. So enthusiastic. Blitzed his kick board race.

Nice time to catch up with the forum

Get well soon Sam and Thermesa.  :-*
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Post by: Halex on February 07, 2014, 10:30:43 am
Thermsea, hope all is good now. :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 07, 2014, 11:15:50 am
thermesa I hope your feeling much better and your ds too
Michele I would love to have you be my nurse congratulations you did wonderfully xx
Lily had her first dancing class on Wednesday she loved it mainly because she was able to dress in her favorite colour
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Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2014, 11:29:40 am
Lily is so sweet.

Mich if a nurse knows 96% of her work I am sure she will ask if the other 4% comes up.

Thermesa I hope you escape soon. Being in casualty can't be much fun. At least you have the Internet.
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Post by: Thermesa on February 07, 2014, 12:12:04 pm
Waiting for blood tests again. Then sending me home to recuperate. 'Acute renal failure'. You should have seen my blood pressure spike.

The kidneys are working again now. Phew


Lilly looks beautiful. Just like a little girl should.

So it's not renal failure. I was just VERY dry. The doctor suspects it was salmonella. Eeeek I'm glad my boys didn't get it.

Home to bed time!
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Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2014, 12:51:27 pm
Thermesa I am so glad you are on the way home. Keep up those liquids. Salmonella can be a hard one to shake.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 07, 2014, 01:44:06 pm
Lily is beautiful Suzanne :)

Good to hear you are at home Thermesa and recuperating.Take it easy and get well soon :-*
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Post by: judydawn on February 07, 2014, 01:44:29 pm
Glad to hear you are home Thermesa, here's to a speedy recovery over the weekend.

Lily looks gorgeous Suzanne, I hope she continues to enjoy her lessons.
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Post by: mcmich on February 07, 2014, 05:51:52 pm
Lily looks gorgeous Suzanne - so girly.

Thermesa - take care and rest up  :)
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Post by: obbie on February 07, 2014, 08:33:50 pm
Lily looks lovely.. :)

Take care thermesa :)
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Post by: Emme on February 07, 2014, 08:52:06 pm
Well done Michele, I would love you to be my nurse  :)

Thermesa, glad you are home, hope you are soon better.

Suzanne, Lily is beautiful,  so glad she enjoyed her dance lesson.
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Post by: mab19 on February 07, 2014, 10:02:12 pm
Well done Michele, our DIL is a nurse and I kow how much study she had to do. 

Thermesa, I hope you recover quickly. 

Suzanne, Lily is gorgeous and she looks so proud in her pink dress.
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Post by: Halex on February 07, 2014, 11:14:13 pm
Lilly, how gorgeous :)

Gym this morning, this afternoon, dh. & I are off to a knife skills course, should be interesting :)
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Post by: KarenH on February 07, 2014, 11:32:27 pm
OMG - just had a warning phone call from the CFS - bushfire burning a few kms away.  It is forecast to be over 40 degrees today  :o  Im about to pack up the kids and the cats and get out …….
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Post by: Halex on February 07, 2014, 11:39:25 pm
Leave asap & also take your home insurance policy with you just in case.

Stay safe. :-*

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Post by: jeninwa on February 08, 2014, 12:06:20 am
Stay safe Karen.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 08, 2014, 12:09:25 am
stay safe Karen xx

thanks everyone for the lovely comments about Lily :D
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Post by: Emme on February 08, 2014, 12:15:07 am
Karen, please take care.   :-*  Hoping the fire doesn't get any closer. 
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Post by: obbie on February 08, 2014, 12:44:19 am
Karen stay safe... :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 08, 2014, 01:56:24 am
Best thing to do Karen, must turn the radio on to see if they are talking about it.  Thanks for taking what precious time you had to gather everything to let us know, fingers crossed for everyone in the area.  :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: KarenH on February 08, 2014, 02:01:53 am
The fire is still not under control, but  the wind is blowing it in the opposite direction to us.   Our house will be in more danger this afternoon when the cool change comes and the wind changes direction - will blow it right towards us if it is not controlled by then.

Apparently it was deliberately lit this morning  >:( >:( >:(

Thanks everyone for your good wishes.  It came as a bit of a shock - but I suppose I should expect it living where we do  :-))

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Post by: judydawn on February 08, 2014, 02:10:37 am
I heard the winds were blowing south at the moment so figured that was a good thing, are you still going though Karen or will you hang around a bit longer?
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Post by: gertbysea on February 08, 2014, 03:05:09 am
As I sit here in the monsoon rain I will be thinking of you Karen . Good luck to you .

Gert
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on February 08, 2014, 03:41:33 am
Stay safe Karen
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Post by: Katiej on February 08, 2014, 03:52:45 am
Take care Karen, hope everything and everyone stays safe
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Post by: astarra on February 08, 2014, 05:34:30 am
Take care Karen.  :-*
Grrr about people still deliberately lighting fires... >:( >:( >:(
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Post by: mcmich on February 08, 2014, 05:56:22 am
Hope the fires are under control real soon and you and your neighbourhood are safe Karen.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 08, 2014, 07:16:37 am
Take care Karen. :-*
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Post by: Yvette on February 08, 2014, 08:53:03 am
Thermusa glad you are back home

Suzanne I hope Lily enjoyed her first dance lesson she looks adorable

Stay safe Karen
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Post by: KarenH on February 08, 2014, 09:43:11 am
Thanks for all your good wishes!  The CFS have done a wonderful job and the fire is contained.  A huge relief.  Makes you realise what is important in life when you have to throw stuff into a car.  Im sorry to say that poor TMX didn't get chucked into the car - I figured that if worst came to worst, I could buy a new one  :-))
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Post by: maddy on February 08, 2014, 09:54:48 am
great news Karen...if anything, it's a good practice run to test out your fire plan...or to plan one.
last year was an eye opener for me when we thought we had to evacuate...we packed little possessions, focus was on just us & the animals.
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Post by: judydawn on February 08, 2014, 10:02:18 am
Thanks for popping in Karen, I missed the news so had no idea what was happening up there.  I hope the boys coped well with the situation.   :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 08, 2014, 10:14:00 am
How great to hear from you Karen.I was thinking of you and your family whilst I was out walking Chance this morning.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 08, 2014, 10:44:07 am
I took these photos yesterday as Chance and I took our morning walk.Not quite so bad today with just squally showers. :-\
Chance and I making our way up a Public Footpath with the rain water making it look like a little stream.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/82b448db3aef237f79f47b761803c8bc.jpg)
This was the state of someone's garden. :-))
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/55c11590717ad22923f0da71d04d6a44.jpg)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 08, 2014, 11:06:46 am
Karen I am so pleased that you and the family are safe and your lovely home is ok. Arsonists should be fed to sharks. You are quite right about the thermomix, it can easily be replaced.

CC it looks so very wet.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 08, 2014, 12:31:03 pm
Karen, so good to hear that you are safe.
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Post by: Halex on February 08, 2014, 12:55:49 pm
Karen, so glad all is good.

Photocopy your house insurance docs & keep a copy at work.

 :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 08, 2014, 01:00:48 pm
Be careful not to slip in all that mud and water CC, it sure is wet.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 08, 2014, 01:17:12 pm
glad all is okay Karen xx
oh my cc that is a lot of water I hope the sun shines for you soon and dries out xx
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 08, 2014, 02:59:20 pm
Wow! Fire and water problems...I've been  oblivious. I'm hoping you are all ok  :-*
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Post by: Emme on February 08, 2014, 08:16:22 pm
Karen, so glad you are all okay.   :-* 

CC that is really wet, take care.  Hope it dries up for you soon. 
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Post by: Wonder on February 08, 2014, 08:19:44 pm
Karen glad to hear your area was safe.

CC Chance is so lucky you are dedicated enough to still walk him through that, I think sadly my two would have to miss out.

Mich, I would prefer a nurse who got 96% on a test but asks for help when something out of the ordinary comes up over one that got 100%but thinks they everything.
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Post by: obbie on February 08, 2014, 08:44:53 pm
Glad you are safe Karen.

CC that looks  very wet. it is raining here, but it is our wet season... :)

Today cleaning...
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Post by: maddy on February 08, 2014, 09:56:27 pm
Today has been declared an extreme fire danger day down here....& it already had started at 5.45 am & hubby raced off to first fire  over the back of us (we're not in danger)
here's a pic with the rising smoke

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/7b88d616828b03382d65164e14d16186.jpg)

And then the most gorgeous, but eerie sunrise

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/38b0b606933c68c325d1fefdf42210ff.jpg)

....everything crossed that's it for the day  :-\ bring on Winter!
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Post by: mcmich on February 08, 2014, 10:02:00 pm
Nice sunrise Maddy. The firies deserve medals - A big thankyou to your DH  :)

Today we are off to The Central Coast so DH can go gliding - a Christmas pressie from the kids. So we are meeting on Mangrove Mountain and having a picnic.
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Post by: mab19 on February 08, 2014, 11:37:14 pm
Karen, so good to hear that you are safe. :)    As well as photographing your insurance documents etc also take pics of your furniture & possessions. 

Our DS is out patrolling his property as I type.  He is surrounded by bush.

CC you are a good "mum" :D taking Chance out walking in your wet conditions.
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Post by: obbie on February 09, 2014, 02:11:57 am
Dh is going to pick up another car... ;D
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Post by: KarenH on February 09, 2014, 02:49:43 am
Stay safe maddy - I had heard that our horrible conditions from yesterday were headed over your way.  At least a small cool change is on its way.  Thanks to your DH - firefighters do an amazing job  :-* :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 09, 2014, 05:32:00 am
Cool change is here but bad winds which makes it worse for the firefighters. Glad you are safe Karen. Hope you and DH stay safe Maddy. Can't believe the water CC. Stay dry.

Today we watched the Winter Olympics and the boys played with homemade snow (thanks Judy). They loved it, especially DS6 who was still happily playing 2hours later.
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Post by: obbie on February 09, 2014, 06:27:19 am
how do you make snow.... :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 09, 2014, 06:35:07 am
3 cups bi carb soda and 1/2 cup hair conditioner. The children will love it Robyn, but be warned, it's messy!
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Post by: obbie on February 09, 2014, 06:36:08 am
Thanks kimmy :)
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Post by: mab19 on February 09, 2014, 06:59:51 am
Just back from DS's property.  Our caravan is stored out there and he rang to say that they had fires very close to them and it might be a good idea if we came out just in case we needed to bring the van back home. They were all packed and ready to go if necessary.  Thank goodness the fires are now contained and with the wind change it looks like all will be well.
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Post by: Emme on February 09, 2014, 08:49:23 am
Quote from: mab19 on February 09, 2014, 06:59:51 am
Just back from DS's property.  Our caravan is stored out there and he rang to say that they had fires very close to them and it might be a good idea if we came out just in case we needed to bring the van back home. They were all packed and ready to go if necessary.  Thank goodness the fires are now contained and with the wind change it looks like all will be well.
That is good news, very windy here at the moment and the power has been off most of the afternoon, just came back on so have not done much at all.  Good thing I wasn't cooking ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 09, 2014, 08:56:43 am
Great sunrise Maddy but how stressful seeing the smoke in the distance.Stay safe everyone. :-* :-*
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Post by: mcmich on February 09, 2014, 08:57:50 am
Good to hear mab.

A day on Mangrove Mountain. DH going gliding.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 09, 2014, 09:14:44 am
How great to see Don again Michele. ;D Did he enjoy the flight?
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Post by: judydawn on February 09, 2014, 09:17:16 am
It sounded like a busy day for everyone today, the snow feels really nice doesn't it Kimmy - glad the boys enjoyed themselves.

Hope everyone's property is safe from today's fires.
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Post by: mcmich on February 09, 2014, 09:21:42 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on February 09, 2014, 09:14:44 am
How great to see Don again Michele. ;D Did he enjoy the flight?

He loved it CC. Even did a couple of loops  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 09, 2014, 09:25:49 am
I think I would have been sick just being up there Michele :D :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 09, 2014, 10:55:39 am
Great photo of Don Michele. Sounds like fun.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 09, 2014, 11:08:14 am
How very exciting for Don. He was very brave.

Lovely photos Maddy. A pity a fire had to be there. Your DH is a very good man to be a volunteer firey.
Your fires over east are horrid. Please take care everyone and keep safe.
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Post by: Yvette on February 09, 2014, 11:30:23 pm
Mich I am glad Don enjoyed his flight it would be bad being up there if he didn't  :D

Great photos Maddy  :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 10, 2014, 01:12:48 am
Don will have plenty to talk about now, he's braver than me Michele.  I'm glad he enjoyed it.
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Post by: mab19 on February 10, 2014, 01:40:36 am
Mcmich, glad to hear that your DH enjoyed his flight.  I would love to do that but I am not brave enough. :D

Went to have my hair cut this morning only to find that my appointment is for this afternoon. :-)) 
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Post by: astarra on February 10, 2014, 03:02:37 am
That is funny Mab!  ;D

Today I dropped 2 small girls off at school  :'(  And then got so much housework done I was amazed.  :o :o :o Now miss3 is getting very bored so might go and have a water slide with her... :D
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on February 10, 2014, 03:06:34 am
Where does the day go? Nearly time to pick up E from school :o house tidy Sadie my lovely robot vacuum has cleaned upstairs and down, washing folded. I'm exhausted and fluey.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 10, 2014, 04:44:42 am
I hope the flu symptoms disappear over night INAID.
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Post by: troupie on February 10, 2014, 09:29:24 am
What have I been doing; I went to the dentist and the needle is still wearing off and I don't feel like cooking anything tonight; might have to be a smoothie and hope there is something in the freezer for DH.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 10, 2014, 11:04:08 am
That sounds good Troupie. Eggs on toast or scrambled eggs. Hope your mouth feels better tomorrow.
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Post by: mab19 on February 11, 2014, 12:27:45 am
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What have I been doing; I went to the dentist and the needle is still wearing off and I don't feel like cooking anything tonight; might have to be a smoothie and hope there is something in the freezer for DH.

I need a trip to the dentist soon as I broke a piece off my tooth a couple of weeks ago.  I am terrified of them and so keep putting it off. 
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Post by: judydawn on February 11, 2014, 12:30:28 am
Dentists are much better now than when we were kids Margaret.  Be brave and get it fixed before decay sets in  ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2014, 12:31:14 am
I'm terrified of them too. I also keep breaking my teeth. I go every 6 months so that when I ring in desperation with what remains of a tooth they will squish me in to be seen. I remind them several times during every visit that I am a big scaredy cat.  I think it comes from the childhood memories of school dentists when they would say, "oh you are a big girl, you don't need an Injection. ". Talk about cruelty to children.
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Post by: mab19 on February 11, 2014, 01:00:25 am
I have to admit I never go unless I am desperate.  I am sure you will find my finger nail imprints under the arms of the dentist chair.

School dentists have a lot to answer for, I have several bad memories of them. 
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Post by: judydawn on February 11, 2014, 01:04:53 am
We all remember our early dentist experiences, they were so cruel.  Mum was told to get me out of there and to bring me back when I could behave myself.  Seeing all those pieces of equipment hanging from the ceiling started me screaming.  Maybe it was just me, when the doctor came on a home visit, I hid under the bed or ran down the back yard and climbed the lemon tree  :-))  Everyone told me I was a buggar of a kid.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 11, 2014, 03:17:59 am
Quote from: cookie1 on February 11, 2014, 12:31:14 am
I'm terrified of them too. I also keep breaking my teeth. I go every 6 months so that when I ring in desperation with what remains of a tooth they will squish me in to be seen. I remind them several times during every visit that I am a big scaredy cat.  I think it comes from the childhood memories of school dentists when they would say, "oh you are a big girl, you don't need an Injection. ". Talk about cruelty to children.
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Quote from: troupie on February 10, 2014, 09:29:24 am
What have I been doing; I went to the dentist and the needle is still wearing off and I don't feel like cooking anything tonight; might have to be a smoothie and hope there is something in the freezer for DH.

I need a trip to the dentist soon as I broke a piece off my tooth a couple of weeks ago.  I am terrified of them and so keep putting it off. 



Lots of bad dentist stories. We are so lucky to have a dental unit at JCU here. State of the art and all for free with your pension card but anyone can book and pay a modest  fee. Absolutely wonderful. Of course you get a student and they are slow but through. The professor is at hand.

I have always thought the needle was worse than the minimum pain and that it was more for the dentist than the patient. I have never had a needle since I was an adult and always tell them that  I know they will be quick and they usually are.

Gert

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Post by: Halex on February 11, 2014, 03:27:06 am
I was at the dentist yesterday, 1st part of a crown. Was in the chair for 2 hours. Today sore. He was concerned as I was bleeding a lot & it took a while to stop.
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Post by: obbie on February 11, 2014, 03:28:58 am
I hate the cost of the dentist. I have chipped a tooth, and lost 1/2 the tooth that I had a crown on, and the dentist still wants to charge me more $$$ to fix the crown... :)

so no, not going unless I have too.
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Post by: troupie on February 11, 2014, 03:44:05 am
Ouch!! Sorry to have started dentist talk. It is much better today and Cookie I too can remember being in the dentist at school in their old caravan. Thank goodness for the good treatment we get today. I did end up with egg on toast. At least everyone will now remember to make their next appointment.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 11, 2014, 04:18:40 am
Hey, we share another thing in common. Bad memories of torture in the dentist chair as kids! We had a dental clinic at school, and used to dread being called up for check ups. The nurse was so fierce, used a lot of force to extract teeth. "You're a big girl now. Be brave...yada, yada, yada"

Still scared now. I tell dentists I'm a scaredy cat too, Cookie :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2014, 04:32:35 am
Gert you are one brave lady.
My mouth is worth more in $$$$ than a small corolla. I don't think I can trade it in though.  :) fortunately our private health insurance covers a little more than half the cost.
Robyn don't let it go too long or things may get worse.
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Post by: astarra on February 11, 2014, 05:10:03 am
DH is getting fillings tomorrow - glad it is him not me!!  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on February 11, 2014, 08:20:35 am
Gert they even deaden the gums with a gel now so that the pain of the needle isn't so bad  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on February 11, 2014, 08:59:44 am
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Gert they even deaden the gums with a gel now so that the pain of the needle isn't so bad  ;D

It isn't the needles as they don't worry me. It is the novocaine and the after effects.  I hate that feeling of no feeling. Anyway drills,are so fast today that  I don't feel it is warranted. I must have  a high pain threshold as the last time I had a full rebuild of a fraction of a tooth with no painkillers. The dentist was more worried than I was. I almost fell asleep when he was doing it. His nurse thought I had passed out and kept poking me.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2014, 11:43:25 am
That is very good for you Gert. I can just imagine the dentist and the nurse poking you. I don't mind needles at all. It is if they hit the nerve and it isn't numb. I need to be scraped off the ceiling. I'm happy for visible pain and have no problems with that, just the teeth. Qive never needed pain killers for all my BCC's but I need lots for teeth. I think I'm just a woose.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 11, 2014, 12:02:14 pm
Nah cookie, I think all that dental,fear come from our early experiences. My dentist when I was a teenager was  on the same floor at an Embalming School so the smell of formaldehyde was prevalent. Not only that but the old bugger smelled of stale tobacco and alcohol with a bulbous nose with red veins . He was gross but I guess he was cheap.

For years I wanted to go to that Embalming School so  I could  be helpful in my cousin's fathers's funeral home.  He used to do the embalming in the  basement. The casket sales room was in the attic  where we used to play hide and seek. They had a reel to reel tape recorder with funeral music for the punters and once my cousin and I replaced it with  an Elvis tape . Her father was not amused  but we got a laugh out of the  audience in the chapel.  All of this was in the huge house where they lived. I always thought I would be good at being  a funeral director. Still do.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on February 11, 2014, 01:06:18 pm
I'd love you to preside over mine Gert, I reckon it would be a fun funeral.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 11, 2014, 01:26:13 pm
And Johnny Cash would be featured Judy with Burning Ring of Fire.  along with Elvis and Burning Love. Though I went to a wonderful! funeral once that featured  a magnificient piper playing Londonderry Air.. Not a dry eye in the house and it wasn't for the retiree.

Gert





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Post by: djinni373 on February 11, 2014, 09:44:48 pm
Oh I have dropped into a morbid conversation  :o I love the bagpipes. My cousin piped my Aunt's favourite tune (cant remember name ATM) at her funeral to many teary faces. But on a brighter note  DD is an accomplished highland dancer and at some dance exams and competitions the girls dance to a piper's tune. It is wonderful but a little stressy for the dancers.

Working again today. We are currently working on what is a major project for us and the pace is frantic. Apologies for my absences and I miss my forum time. Hope to catch up on everything when things calm down a bit.

For those in or near fires and floods, stay safe. And for those of us who are not in danger, don't forget to support your local emergency workers and firefighters whenever you can. They all do a fantastic job  8) 8) 8) 8) 8) 8)
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Post by: jo_nz on February 11, 2014, 10:23:08 pm
Gert, sounds like you have found a niche in the market - bet you'd be a hit. 

Back on the dentist subject, it looks like DS needs another filling or two.  He has just started complaining and I had a look and there is a visible grey area on/between two teeth.
He does have fairly close-packed teeth which apparently doesn't help.  And we don't have fluoridated water in our suburb, which I believe is a big factor too (although one of the dentists at the place we go is STRONGLY against fluoride, so we get all sorts of info about that). 
DS and a couple of his local friends have good diets and good tooth hygiene, and yet quite a lot of cavities.   ???

I don't have great teeth, so possibly partly genetic. But mine weren't anything like that at 5 or 6!  (actually, my problems started when I left home and lived of junk food and drink when I was studying)
DH's teeth are pretty good, although that's where DS gets the overcrowding from.

I'm in at the office today - still scrambling to catch up after the school holidays!  I think it will take me most of the term to get really on top of it.
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Post by: maddy on February 11, 2014, 11:13:42 pm
Quote from: djinni373 on February 11, 2014, 09:44:48 pm
I love the bagpipes. My cousin piped my Aunt's favourite tune (cant remember name ATM) at her funeral to many teary faces. But on a brighter note  DD is an accomplished highland dancer and at some dance exams and competitions the girls dance to a piper's tune. It is wonderful but a little stressy for the dancers.

Probably was Amazing Grace Djinni. Bagpipes sound amazing if the piper can actually play them...if they're not so good...it is the worst noise ever to invade your ear drums!!
Bit of Maddy trivia...I played the bagpipes, & was in a band...that was until teenage years hit, and it wasn't cool in my mind...much to my parents disappointment.
My Dad is a brilliant piper (a Dutchman piper was quite amusing to his family back then),  and from a young child was dragged to all the competitions & event...I always wanted to learn highland dancing, but learning the bagpipes was pushed instead.
Dad had accident which nearly severed 2 fingers, so the feeling wasn't as it was, and being a perfectionist...he didn't play again.
He now actually makes them, and sells them.

Hoping the smoke disappears today & can hang some washing out....I hate clean clothes smelling like a camp fire.
3 days of paperwork is doing my head in, so I think it's time to get out all the thermomix cookbooks, and actually make something!
The kids are now appreciating the baking I was doing...hasn't been any at lately  :-\


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Post by: Nikkit on February 12, 2014, 01:32:11 am
Well we go from dentists to funerals. Noice!

My dentist must have been related to yours Gert. Old sod was always half shickered and I soon learnt that a needle was not a good idea as you never really knew where he'd put it and then which teeth he'd work on! So my fear of dentists still stands strong and I only go when I really have to.

Gert you can do my funeral, although after my Grandma's I think I'll write my own eulogy as she did and it was funny, we laughed a lot. It would be good to have some different music other than the old soppy stuff about how lovely your granny was and its so sad now she's dead.  :-)) As good as my Grandma's funeral was, the music was atrocious.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 12, 2014, 01:43:35 am
I love reading all these stories. I went to a friends Dad's funeral a few years ago. I laughed so much I was nearly sick. It was truly beautiful. His coffin was taken round the small town on the back of a little Suzuki ute- for a last look round town. The coffin was held down by chains.
As his coffin was lowered they played "Wish me luck as you wave me goodbye ". A beautiful funeral.

At Mum's DD chose Robbie Williams song Nan or whatever it is called. Lovely words.

Today is shopping day for me. I have just returned from having my eyebrows waxed. I can't see to do it properly anymore.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on February 12, 2014, 02:03:37 am
Guess I'm lucky Cookie, I plucked my eyebrows when I was 13 and they've never grown since  ;D

I've never had armpit hair but do have arm & legs that need to be waxed so guess you can't win them all  ;)
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Post by: Katj on February 12, 2014, 04:03:31 am
Must be a week for dentists. I went yesterday, because I had an  piece of filling that had cracked off. What I thought would be a quick repair job turned into a full blown appointment. The dentist pointed out that it was an old filling and he doesn't like to patch as it won 't last, so he drilled out the old filling (a biggie) and replaced it with a new one.
I think it was a piece of Thermie Nougat that was the culprit. >:(
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Post by: obbie on February 12, 2014, 04:10:19 am
My DH plays side drum in the local pipe  band. so we get to go along to heaps of play outs..

I got married to 3 pipers playing. :)
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Post by: Nikkit on February 12, 2014, 05:40:10 am
Not overly musical in this family (although my Grandma could toot a tune all the way up her hallway that rivalled the whole brass band!) I did play the sax for a while and Miss 12 does play a clarinet.

I got married in our back yard on the farm where I grew up to a cacophony of turkeys, roosters, canaries, chooks, Clyde the Crow and budgies. The musicians we hired had to up the anti there for a while to make themselves heard over all the birds!
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Post by: Thermesa on February 12, 2014, 10:49:00 am
I'm back on board. Got my giggle on again yesterday after another visit to the doctor on Monday.

A dear friend arranged her own funeral last year. Purple balloons released from the hearse, a slide show of photos of people that she loved and a chorus to sing along as the hearse drove away ('wish me luck...'). It was when I saw the balloons that I realized we were at her funeral.

While we are morbid. The hospital room that I was in on Friday was the room that I last saw my mother in. Strangely comforting to be so close to her.

And while I'm making morbid confessions... I'm a dentist. Shhh don't tell.
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Post by: Thermesa on February 12, 2014, 10:51:59 am
Oh but the real reason I popped into this post. I'm going to be an Aunty! And I can't tell anyone because I want Ben to find out first hand. Yay!

I've got great plans for the cot and cradle under my spare bed!
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Post by: cookie1 on February 12, 2014, 11:39:00 am
Thermesa imagine being a dentist. I always assure my dentist that it is not her I dislike ( I have a lady dentist) but what has to be done to my teeth. That's when I remind her what a woose I was.

I do hope you are feeling much better.
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Post by: obbie on February 12, 2014, 10:39:58 pm
My DS is going to the dentist today..
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Post by: astarra on February 12, 2014, 10:44:10 pm
Quote from: Thermesa on February 12, 2014, 10:51:59 am
Oh but the real reason I popped into this post. I'm going to be an Aunty! And I can't tell anyone because I want Ben to find out first hand. Yay!

I've got great plans for the cot and cradle under my spare bed!

Yay!  ;D
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Post by: Halex on February 12, 2014, 10:47:43 pm
Thermesa, congrats, you'll be able to puree lots of baby food come solids :)

Dentist, my dentist is lovely, just the procedures & bills I dont like.

H
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Post by: judydawn on February 12, 2014, 11:51:27 pm
Is this your first time Aunty Thermesa?  Something special to look forward to now.
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Post by: mab19 on February 13, 2014, 10:30:45 am
Congratulations Thermesa,  I love little babies just glad I don't have to have any more myself. ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 13, 2014, 10:39:35 am
Congratulations Aunty Thermesa.
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Post by: judydawn on February 13, 2014, 11:07:07 am
I had a lovely day today, went to lunch with friends then we went on to see Geoff.  There was a lady singing country and western type numbers when we arrived so we sat with the residents and enjoyed that for 1/2 hour.  One of the residents just can't help himself when he hears music, he just has to dance so his first partner was the husband of my friend before he grabbed me for a couple of dances.  Whatever makes them happy  ;D 

My friend has given up work and loves to be in her kitchen - she bought me sample pots of mango jam, fig jam, tomato relish, 6 eggs from her neighbour's chooks and a small bottle of home-pressed olive oil which another friend of hers makes. 

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Post by: cookie1 on February 13, 2014, 11:10:47 am
That sounds lovely Judy. We went down to see our almost 92 year old friend on Tuesday and she was at a sing a long too. The music was VERY old fashioned though. I knew quite a few though. We took her out to the verandah and chatted. It must have been sing a long week.
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Post by: judydawn on February 13, 2014, 11:16:15 am
Just because the residents are old, it doesn't mean they have to listen to old time music.  They like something a bit more lively, you should have seen the 94 year old lady moving her hands along with the music.  I noticed there were a lot more at this concert than some of them.
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Post by: JulieO on February 13, 2014, 09:53:40 pm
As I missed my walk yesterday morning due to heavy rain, I was determined not to miss it today, even though it was raining when I got up.  DH came with me and only walked about 20 meters before giving up and going back to the car (wimp)  ;D 

I actually loved it as it wasn't cold, just soft, light rain.  Did my usual 3.5km, feel really good now.  :D
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Post by: Lucyluu on February 14, 2014, 01:29:26 am
Congratulations Thermesa I always wanted to be an Aunty and now I'm a great Aunt five times over.
I'm making another quilt at the moment this time for a new arrival in Geraldton Western Australia, (I'm a great Aunt again). Seems pointless to have a quilt in such a warm climate but I usually suggest that they use it for the baby to lie on rather than under.
Something to put on the floor when their kicking their legs or playing.
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Post by: astarra on February 14, 2014, 01:37:09 am
thats a great idea, Lucyluu.

And congrats on the new great niece/nephew. :D
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Congrats Thermesa. I'm celebrating with our small group of friends tonight on our verandah an engagement. Super happy the last of our single friends (been together nine years!). Mango daiquiris, beer and pizza night.

Day off. Have been to see GG (my grandma) this morning before taking DD swimming. School pick up time won't be too far away.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 14, 2014, 07:15:03 am
Lucyluu it can be very cold in Geraldton. I grew up inland from there. The quilt sounds lovely.

DD came in the other day and announced that there was going to be an addition to the family. I didn't stress or even become excited. I knew she was up to something. One of our pineapples is having a pineapple.  :D :D. That is very exciting.

Here is the baby. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/14/aheravy4.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on February 14, 2014, 08:01:21 am
Really?  The red bit is a baby pineapple? I've never seen one at that stage Cookie.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 14, 2014, 08:17:31 am
me either Judy :D its very beautiful
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 14, 2014, 09:04:22 am
Lucy, the quilt sounds lovely. We still have the 2 beautiful quilts that my aunt made for eldest son when he was born. One for the floor and one as blankie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 14, 2014, 09:22:25 am
Quote from: judydawn on February 14, 2014, 08:01:21 am
Really?  The red bit is a baby pineapple? I've never seen one at that stage Cookie.
Quote from: *suzanne* on February 14, 2014, 08:17:31 am
me either Judy :D its very beautiful
I haven't either. ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 14, 2014, 09:25:04 am
Me neither. How lovely.
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Post by: mab19 on February 14, 2014, 09:55:53 am
Exciting news for you cookie.  At least you won't have to get up in the middle of the night to feed it. :D

That's a lovely thought Lucy.  I still have the crocheted blankets that were made for my kids when they were born.  I made embroidered woollen blankets for all my GK's when they were born.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 14, 2014, 09:58:44 am
We have always planted our pineapple tops and never had any success until we built this house. They seem to like this place. We have had 3 pineapples now we have about 6 growing. Once they have had their baby we take them out. Not at all exciting for those in the tropics but it is for us.
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Post by: obbie on February 14, 2014, 08:05:26 pm
mum has pineapples growing next door too cookie..
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Post by: Wonder on February 14, 2014, 08:08:30 pm
Exciting news Cookie, it looks very beautiful. How long do they take to grow?

Lucy, that's a beautiful thought I still have a small blanket a friends mother made when our DD was born and it brings back so many memories when I see it in the cupboard.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 14, 2014, 08:38:22 pm
You are right cookie . I used to plant all the tops and always got a baby  but they grow so big and are sooooo spiky they are hard to get rid of. It is still exciting to get a real pineapple though and not have a bought one. I could grow bananas easily but they get  wild and spiders and snakes love them also the birds make a mess of them.  There are mango and fig trees in the rainforest behind my house and the cockatoos really make a mess with the seeds often being dumped in the pool.  Big birds like ibis eat my chilies and grasshoppers grow big on anything green I try so  I have  given up. When I have visitors I just go to Bunnings and buy big bushy fresh herbs in pots to stick in my garden and pretend I have grown themII.

The rain stopped momentarily yesterday so I was able  to do a bit of a clean up in the pool. The grass is growing while I watch as it is still ankle deep in water and can't be mown. Everything is green and lush at the moment so. I can' t bear to see all the poor critters dying with the drought not so very far away. What a country!

I used to get so many pineapples that when the baby's were small I would cut them off with a longish bit of  stalk and use them in flower arrangements. They last forever.


Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on February 14, 2014, 10:39:10 pm
Would love a drop or two of rain sent this way Gert, We're a bit dry and crispy here.

Nothing like eating your own young Cookie!
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Post by: maddy on February 14, 2014, 11:09:27 pm
Quote from: Nikkit on February 14, 2014, 10:39:10 pm
Nothing like eating your own young Cookie!

 ;D

21st to go to tonight...with a Disney dress up theme  :-)) :-))
I really dislike costume themed parties, the effort of finding something to wear, the thought needed to come up with something & the impending fear that no one else will costumed up!
Meant to be going out with DD to come up with something...she's still sleeping, & I CBB really  :-\

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Post by: gertbysea on February 14, 2014, 11:16:58 pm
I am sure you could whack together a Cinderella  outfit or maybe the wicked step mother!!
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Post by: judydawn on February 14, 2014, 11:21:11 pm
I'm with you on that one maddy but you will end up doing it I'm sure.  How about a picture tonight?

Gert, what's this drought you are talking about - are you in touch with someone above?  Are you just talking about the dry season? How noisy are the resident cockatoos, do they wake you in the morning?

Everything is bigger and better in the tropics.  I lived in a flat in Darwin for 2 years from 1970 and there were aralia shrubs around the back veranda which was also the open laundry.  I went outside one morning and all the tall aralias which made the laundry area private were on the ground - damage done by termites.  There one day, gone the next - I couldn't believe my eyes.  
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Post by: gertbysea on February 15, 2014, 02:39:52 am
Every day more framers shooting their critters as they can't afford to feed them. Some places it has not rained in 2 years and more.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2014, 02:47:21 am
Nature provides us with some wonderful things but then she can also be a real pain in the ^&*^*.
when we lived in Broome I swear we had a plant that grew over 12 inches (30cm) every day. We even planted coconuts under our house so that they would go through the rotten floor, but they never did. I loved the way paw paws grew so quickly too.

Gert you are very brave with the snakes etc. I didn't like the big cockroaches in Broome much.
I was looking at the drought on tv the other night, so sad.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on February 15, 2014, 02:55:45 am
We have bananas and pineapples here. They take a while to fruit though. But always plant their tops. The drought situation is terrible. Whatever happened to all those lows out in the gulf?
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Post by: troupie on February 15, 2014, 03:58:02 am
I didn't like the cockroaches in Broome either; they ate my clothes and my potatoes so we very soon got used to putting everything in the fridge or freezer (not clothes of course, just had to put up with the odd hole).
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2014, 11:22:12 am
We kept every thing in the fridge too Troupie. Cutlery was washed before and after use, as were the plates.

Wonder I don't know how long the pineapples take to grow in Queensland but ours will take at least 12 months.
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Post by: Halex on February 15, 2014, 11:24:35 am
I have a hens night next sat, animal jungle theme >:( any ideas???
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2014, 11:34:42 am
Tarzan, Jane???
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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2014, 11:45:40 am
Do you have any animal print tops, pants or scarves Hally?  Black tight pants, animal print top or animal print tights and a black top with an animal print scarf. Not over the top and should be relatively easy to find in op shops maybe.
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Post by: Halex on February 15, 2014, 07:45:22 pm
Will look in shops, thks :)
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Post by: astarra on February 15, 2014, 08:19:21 pm
Today.....just fallen out of bed  :-)) :-)) :P Now have carpet burn on one knee and opposite leg has a twisted toe... ???
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 15, 2014, 08:53:58 pm
Poor you Astarra.I hope you are not too much discomfort.
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Post by: Emme on February 15, 2014, 09:04:35 pm
Hope you are okay Astarra
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Post by: obbie on February 15, 2014, 09:35:26 pm
Hope you are ok astarra.

Today going to lunch, and bring Mum & Dad back home. :)


cooking this afternoon :) :)
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Post by: maddy on February 15, 2014, 10:14:09 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on February 14, 2014, 11:16:58 pm
I am sure you could whack together a Cinderella  outfit or maybe the wicked step mother!!

Nope...that's even too much effort  :P
I couldn't have tried any less than I did....one of my well worn aprons, & a set of ears...hello Minnie  ;)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/80dfcb7101740d39b6f7b7074566ebc2.jpg)

My favourite one of the night was lumierre from beauty & the beast....he had a candle through a paper cup on his head,  and taped 2 candles to his wrists, and dressed in yellow...the hot wax was becoming a problem & he ad to keep extinguishing himself when people lit him up! LOL


Hally...only if its a cool night, there's some fab animal onesies out there...
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Post by: whisks on February 15, 2014, 10:18:17 pm
lol...maddie, you are such a stunner ;)
 
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Post by: Yvette on February 15, 2014, 10:29:44 pm
Yay Maddie at least you made some effort and know that I have seen a photo of you I know who I'm talking to.
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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2014, 10:31:23 pm
Maddy, you make a good Minnie - hope you had a great night.

Everyone is going to love seeing you in the flesh finally.  I've had a photo of her for ages girls so knew she didn't have pink hair LOL
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Post by: courton on February 15, 2014, 11:13:14 pm
You look great! Just goes to show you don't need to spend a lot of money. A good creative mind is a winner every time!
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Post by: Halex on February 15, 2014, 11:28:50 pm
You look great Maddy & nice to see you :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 16, 2014, 12:23:03 am
Hello Maddy! You make a gorgeous Minnie. Did DH go as Mickey? :)
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Post by: Bedlam on February 16, 2014, 01:11:17 am
Wonderful Maddy, your house looks so you too. Nice to see you.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 16, 2014, 02:57:37 am
Maddy! I thought you'd be a brunette with a beehive  :o :o :o.
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Post by: mab19 on February 16, 2014, 03:18:02 am
You look great Maddy, and it's nice to see you :)
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Post by: Emme on February 16, 2014, 03:47:16 am
Thanks for the lovely photo Maddy,  looking good, a wonderul Minnie
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Post by: Thermesa on February 16, 2014, 06:47:39 am
Patchwork. I always said I'd  never ever start. Here's hoping I finish.
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Post by: Thermesa on February 16, 2014, 06:50:09 am
We have a movie theme 30th next month. Any ideas for a balding young man?
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Post by: cookie1 on February 16, 2014, 06:53:32 am
Lovely to meet you Maddy. You made a good Minnie.

Thermesa I will have to think on that one. I'm sure someone will have the perfect answer.

We had a Model A breakfast run this morning. I didn't want to get up so we were sort of late. It took us 3/4 hour to get there and we arrived just in time for the meeting. It was lovely and cool as we were by the river, it got a bit warm coming home though.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 16, 2014, 06:56:30 am
Yule Brenner the king and I .

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on February 16, 2014, 07:09:21 am
Shrek is bald isn't he?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 16, 2014, 07:09:28 am
You looked great as Minnie Maddy.Great to meet you ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 16, 2014, 10:40:59 am
Less is best Maddy. You did Minnie proud xox
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 16, 2014, 09:07:06 pm
I've been putting together a birthday present hamper for a friends 50th birthday tomorrow.
Under the bottle of Champagne and Vintage Glass Flutes are various jars and bottles of goodies that I have made over the past few months to add to the hamper.
1 x jar of Pear,Lemon and Cardamon Chutney
1 x jar of Seville Orange Marmalade.
1 x jar of Blackcurrant Jelly.
1 x jar of Strawberry Liqueur Conserve.
1 x bottle of Strawberry Liqueur
1 x bottle of Plum Liqueur
1x bottle Vanilla Extract.
DH also made two beautiful Olive Wood bowls to add to the hamper.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/5b2d46ef34fa70e9d5a8a36b730ef82b.jpg)
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Post by: goldfish on February 16, 2014, 09:44:23 pm
Wow CC!!!! That is an extraordinary and very special gift!!!! Absolutely beautiful!! :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 16, 2014, 10:07:04 pm
What a lovely gift for your friend CC, you've put a lot of though into it and she will love it.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 16, 2014, 10:10:03 pm
That is so beautiful, CC. What did the bottom of the hamper look like?
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Post by: Emme on February 16, 2014, 10:14:15 pm
CC, that is beautiful and such a special and thoughtful gift.  I am sure they will love it. 
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Post by: maddy on February 16, 2014, 10:52:14 pm
Just lovely CC  :)  everyone would love a gift like that!

Mundane Monday here...fixing the messy mayhem 2 kids & a Husband created over the weekend  :-))
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Post by: Yvette on February 17, 2014, 12:31:11 am
Beautiful gift CC I am sure she will love it  :)
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Post by: obbie on February 17, 2014, 01:45:17 am
Great gift CC :)
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Post by: mab19 on February 17, 2014, 02:07:23 am
What a lovely gift CC :)

Have GS home from school with a nasty cough and sore throat and runny nose.   Wouldn't you know it, it was school photos today
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 17, 2014, 02:10:28 am
gorgeous gift cc :D
Mab I hope your gs gets better soon xx
usual Monday stuff stripped all the beds washed dried and remade, about to vacuum and mop then after lunch off to pre primary to help with reading eggs oh and I made some fig jam
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 17, 2014, 03:28:59 am
Lovely gift CC. I really like the striped box.
Boring Monday too. Walked the dog, did the housework and fell on my bottom at netball. It's going to be fun applying the ice pack later!
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Post by: cookie1 on February 17, 2014, 03:40:37 am
CC your friend will always remember the beautiful and thoughtful gift.
Suzanne you have been busy. Kimmy you will have to sit gently on the ice pack. :D
I did the ironing and have been on the phone for the car club organising stuff. Must do my report later today. I work best under pressure.
As she left this morning DD put in an order for a cake. So I will be baking this afternoon.
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Post by: obbie on February 17, 2014, 04:52:38 am
Tracking people down by google.

at work, amazing who I can find when I need too.
baking tonight. :D
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Post by: Emme on February 17, 2014, 05:05:55 am
Kimmy, hopes things aren't too uncomfortable for you
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Post by: astarra on February 17, 2014, 08:26:03 am
Quote from: maddy on February 16, 2014, 10:52:14 pm
Just lovely CC  :)  everyone would love a gift like that!

Mundane Monday here...fixing the messy mayhem 2 kids & a Husband created over the weekend  :-))

same thing here, only mine is 4 kids and a husband's weekend mess.... :-))
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 17, 2014, 05:11:14 pm
Thanks girls.I delivered the birthday hamper to my friend.She absolutely love it. ;D
Quote from: BeezeeBee on February 16, 2014, 10:10:03 pm
That is so beautiful, CC. What did the bottom of the hamper look like?
I just wrapped each jar/bottle in tissue paper.Piled more tissue on top to support the glasses and bottle of Champagne.
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Post by: mab19 on February 18, 2014, 03:12:18 am
Just the usual housework, washing and ironing and some cooking.

DH went to watch GS at the sports this morning and was asked by two teachers who he was and what was he doing there?  A sad sign of the times when you can't watch your own GKs without being questioned as to your motives.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 18, 2014, 07:02:45 am
Dealing with Telstra followed by lunch at a cafe. Outstanding Thai style deep fried Red Emperor.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/18/nu2uzavu.jpg)

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on February 18, 2014, 08:27:40 am
You would deserve that after dealing with Telstra Gert.

I went to a school re union lunch today. From a class of 30 or 40 there was 9 or so there. Most of us had been boarders. Being a small group it was easy to chat to everyone. It is 48 years since we left school.  :o :o
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Post by: Angber on February 18, 2014, 09:43:08 am
Today I dropped my 11 year olds at school, then went to my other job at the library!!! Picked my girls up from school and had my parents visit... Made iced coffee in Thermie! And cooked Moroccan lamb with cous cous for dinner!!!
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Post by: cookie1 on February 18, 2014, 11:29:09 am
Do you have twin 11 year olds Angber?
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Post by: Angber on February 18, 2014, 11:53:05 am
Yes I do, very boisterous girls!!!
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Post by: obbie on February 19, 2014, 01:26:43 am
I would have love twins :)

Home at the moment, cooking dinner.. :)
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Post by: mab19 on February 19, 2014, 02:44:30 am
Cleaning some splatter off the oven from yesterday.  Not a job I enjoy.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 19, 2014, 05:41:10 am
Quote from: obbie on February 19, 2014, 01:26:43 am
I would have love twins :)

Home at the moment, cooking dinner.. :)

You did good obbie, they are almost twins,

Gert
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Post by: maddy on February 19, 2014, 07:03:01 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on February 18, 2014, 07:02:45 am
Dealing with Telstra followed by lunch at a cafe. Outstanding Thai style deep fried Red Emperor.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/18/nu2uzavu.jpg)

Gert

WoW Gert....that beats an average cafe toastie  :-*

Kimmy...hope the derrière is less painful today.

Out to lunch with a friend today, not fun as usually is....upsetting stuff going on in her life  :(.....then round the corner to my fave kitcheny shop....just for a look  ;)...and regretfully she informed me that they are getting a shipment of pastel pink Laguiole in soon, & thought of me!  how do I ignore this I ask??
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Post by: cookie1 on February 19, 2014, 08:40:24 am
You don't Maddy. You weaken a little, purchase, and then resist again. All dieters fall off the wagon occasionally so kitchen shoppers can too.  :D
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on February 19, 2014, 10:20:21 am
Lol Cookie.

Delicious Gert!

Work, work, work. One day to go!  I managed a cake for DH birthday yesterday. I don't like having our birthdays so close together and his before mine. If I don't do a super effort I get the same back lol. Not that I'm into celebrating birthdays.
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Post by: jeninwa on February 20, 2014, 05:35:14 am
Went down to the beach to see our visitor that perth is talking about, he was sunbathing (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/20/eqesate7.jpg)

He decided to move closer to the water while I was there.
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Post by: Nikkit on February 20, 2014, 06:52:50 am
He's quite lovely Jen!

I'm trying to stay focussed and get this BAS done. But I keep getting side tracked and have made some sweet chilli sauce, have wasted a lot of time on the net and keep wandering in and out of the office.

Must get back to it...
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Post by: jeninwa on February 20, 2014, 07:18:54 am
I been putting off doing the BAS for weeks, it's like going to the dentist.
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Post by: maddy on February 20, 2014, 07:34:24 am
Don't wait too long Jen...they thank you with a big fat fine  :-)) :-))...personal experience  :P
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Post by: cookie1 on February 20, 2014, 08:02:57 am
Isn't he gorgeous? If I didn't live so far away I would have loved to go andf see him. They say he seems quitter settled there.

I'm glad I don't have to do BAS. I am having enough trouble keeping my head above water doing my treasurer and regalia duties for our national Rally. I thought I would need an hour this afternoon. 3 hours later I finished half of it and came to the computer to email it out to everyone. Just peeking on here, then cook dinner and back to it. I'm not really complaining as I enjoy it, it just seems to take up a lot of time. I think that will reduce though as it gets nearer.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 20, 2014, 08:14:38 am
I finally got around to doing our bas today one job that I hate doing ::)
our seal friend has a twitter account from what I heard on the radio its quite amusing :D:D
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Post by: troupie on February 20, 2014, 08:36:34 am
I haven seen our visitor to the coast Jeninwa but DH went down this morning and took some pictures so will have a look soon.
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Post by: astarra on February 20, 2014, 10:18:44 am
excuse my ignorance,  but what is the bas?  ???
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Post by: jeninwa on February 20, 2014, 11:12:32 am
It's the  business activity statement Astrra that self employed and company's have to send into the ATO declaring the gst collected and with holding tax every quarter.
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Post by: Bedlam on February 20, 2014, 02:21:36 pm
I'm with you, i find any distraction to not do it and then feel the weight on my shoulders.
I must live in a hole as i hadnt heard anything about the sea lion. A beauty though.
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Post by: obbie on February 20, 2014, 08:44:11 pm
Done my BAS and lodged it, and gone to the dentist this week too.

cancelled another appointment to go back to the dentist, don't like getting ripped off..
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 20, 2014, 08:50:18 pm
I have just spent three wonderful days and two nights at DJ's.She made me so welcome even though life is very busy for her and her DH.We talked a lot :D :D :D cooked together and travelled around the area fitting in visits to shops so DJ could buy things needed for her to complete the refurbishment of her house.I also meet the farm animals. ;D
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Post by: droverjess on February 20, 2014, 09:04:43 pm
It was a real pleasure to have you here.... A model visitor and such fun.
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Post by: Katiej on February 20, 2014, 09:29:22 pm
Sounds wonderful CC & DJ.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 20, 2014, 09:30:33 pm
OMG how wonderful for you both CC and DJ. So happy you had some fun DJ and a wee break from the chaos. And wonderful of you CC to give DJ such support.  This forum has aided and abetted  some great friendships. Aren't women great!

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on February 20, 2014, 09:32:44 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on February 20, 2014, 09:30:33 pm
OMG how wonderful for you both CC and DJ. So happy you had some fun DJ and a wee break from the chaos. And wonderful of you CC to give DJ such support.  This forum has aided and abetted  some great friendships. Aren't women great!

Gert

It was fun... But I think rather than a break from chaos I introduced CC to it...  ;D and CC is a wonderful support....
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Post by: Yvette on February 20, 2014, 09:52:19 pm
So nice you ladies had some time together  :)

Did you take any pics?
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Post by: astarra on February 20, 2014, 11:01:04 pm
Quote from: jeninwa on February 20, 2014, 11:12:32 am
It's the  business activity statement Astrra that self employed and company's have to send into the ATO declaring the gst collected and with holding tax every quarter.

Thanx Jen  :-*  No wonder I didn't know.  :)

Sea lion is cute...bet he stinks tho.  :P

Great to read about DJ and CCs time together.  :D
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Post by: Bedlam on February 20, 2014, 11:19:00 pm
CC and DJ how wonderful.  Sounds like lots of fun just what you needed DJ, and always good to have a forum catch up CC. Lucky ladies.
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Post by: obbie on February 20, 2014, 11:34:51 pm
great catch up with CC and DJ.  :D

Two wonderful ladies, and all from this forum.. :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 21, 2014, 01:05:07 am
CC is the perfect guest, glad you had a lovely time together and had your first forum member visitor DJ.  Bet the time flew  ;D
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on February 21, 2014, 06:28:23 am
That sounds lovely!

A day visiting my Grandma this morning and taking DD to swimming lessons. Lunch, rest and by then it was time to pick up DS from school. Bring on the weekend!
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 21, 2014, 09:25:04 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on February 20, 2014, 09:30:33 pm
OMG how wonderful for you both CC and DJ. So happy you had some fun DJ and a wee break from the chaos. And wonderful of you CC to give DJ such support.  This forum has aided and abetted  some great friendships. Aren't women great!

Gert
Well said Gert. Women are great and so is this forum.
So pleased you both could catch up. Bit jealous us Aussies couldn't be there to join in.
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Post by: Emme on February 21, 2014, 09:36:57 am
CC & DJ  It was great that you could spend some time together.  Hope you are getting some better weather now DJ  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on February 21, 2014, 11:22:37 am
I'm pleased you gals had such a great time together. The power of the forum.
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Post by: Thermesa on February 21, 2014, 11:58:09 am
Just catching up after a work dinner tonight. Perhaps the complimentary port is the issue not the wine. A day of laundry and bed sheets. Took up patchwork this week so the other jobs needed some attention  l.
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Post by: troupie on February 21, 2014, 01:47:25 pm
Spent the day patch working with friends or maybe I should say talking because there was probably more of that going on than the actual sewing; however, a good day was had by all and I came home too tired to cook much so scratch tea it was.
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Post by: Thermesa on February 21, 2014, 08:11:29 pm
I'm reading today using tapatalk on my iPhone and I've lost a heap of options in the list. No link for forum topics and no search link. Puzzled. I can't even make a new thread.

I'm back to uni today being advised on the role of tutors in their academic program.

Edit: found my links again.
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Post by: mab19 on February 21, 2014, 08:34:59 pm
Couldn't sleep so got up and did some house work and now doing the laundry.  Don't know yet what I will do with the rest of the day.
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Post by: droverjess on February 21, 2014, 09:15:50 pm
As usual animals, tidying, woodstaining and started a list for B and B supplies.
CC helped with some quality control from samples. I have ordered more samples.
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Post by: astarra on February 23, 2014, 08:25:12 am
We went to the beach today! ;D ;D ;D 8)
Great time was had by all, even miss8mths seemed to like it this time! - Well, she certainly seemed to enjoy eating the sand, anyway!!  :P
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on February 23, 2014, 10:30:15 am
Lol why do they love sand so much?

Day at home. Lego building, dolls house playing, lots of cooking and playing with planes. Wet day :)
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Post by: obbie on February 23, 2014, 08:27:43 pm
our kids have been doing lego this weekend too, heaps in the pool,and riding motorbikes.

Me just keep on cooking.
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Post by: Halex on February 24, 2014, 12:21:45 am
Well my UP Band told me I only had 3hrs46mins sleep last night, bad night, hot etc.

I am off to the dentist again, hopefully last trip for a long time. I am not sure if I am going to be awake enough to hold my mouth open for a long time.
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Post by: judydawn on February 24, 2014, 12:30:17 am
I'm sure he can jack it open for you Hally  ;D  You'll be glad to see the end of your dentist.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 24, 2014, 05:04:06 am
Had a few chores to do this morning, so I have done those, and half the ironing. I feel like I want to cook this afternoon.
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Post by: astarra on February 24, 2014, 05:18:59 am
Emptied my laundry cupboards, wiped them out and put everything back in again - which took most of the day between looking after kids, school drop offs, dishes and washing drapes.
Actually feel exhausted now - why did I have to choose such a hot day... ???
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Post by: Nikkit on February 25, 2014, 11:05:38 pm
Spent yesterday watching my old horse like a hawk as he'd come down with colic the night before. Just after 5.30pm, when there's a hefty callout fee added to the bill from the vet  :(
The old boy didn't drink enough while it was hot, you'd think he'd know better by now.  :-))
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Post by: Halex on February 26, 2014, 01:24:56 am
Been clicking the internet refrsh page to get robbie tickets & yes did & great seats :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 26, 2014, 03:27:10 am
Oh wowoweee!! Found daun kadok for the first time ever, since moving to Perth 7 years ago. Dropped by an Asian grocery store to buy basmati rice after pilates. And this plant was hiding amidst some lemon grass. Soooo excited! Visions of Penang otak-otak are floating around. But first, I've got to keep the baby alive 😁

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/26/u8ygatav.jpg)
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Post by: mab19 on February 26, 2014, 03:28:44 am
Shopping this morning.  Mostly food and clothes for GS who is off to camp on Monday.  Only got the paper work yesterday. :-))  Seems the original paperwork went to his mother who didn't bother to pass it on.  >:(
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Post by: obbie on February 26, 2014, 04:45:13 am
went home to get dinner ready, all done.

getting tired of road works up here since Mid November, now with the rain, they will go on till end June. :'( :'(

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Post by: judydawn on February 26, 2014, 05:04:19 am
Good find BZB, of course I've never heard of it.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 26, 2014, 05:20:16 am
Good find BZB. A wonderful user friendly plant. I hope it thrives. Next time get a backup!

Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on February 26, 2014, 05:45:27 am
Okaaayyyy BZB, you are going to have to explain a little more about this plant of yours. I've never heard of it before! (and I thought I'd heard of a lot of things  ;D )

What do you use this for??
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Post by: astarra on February 26, 2014, 05:56:29 am
Quote from: Nikkit on February 26, 2014, 05:45:27 am
Okaaayyyy BZB, you are going to have to explain a little more about this plant of yours. I've never heard of it before! (and I thought I'd heard of a lot of things  ;D )

What do you use this for??

yep, this ???
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Post by: gertbysea on February 26, 2014, 06:24:37 am
I an sure you have heard of betel leaf ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2014, 07:32:03 am
Ooh is it like betel leaf?

Nikkit I hope your horse is. What is that saying that you can lead a horse to water but not make him drink.  ;D ;D

Hally I managed to get DD and her friends seats in the 5 th row. She will be thrilled. I was ready and waiting at 9am.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 26, 2014, 07:37:07 am
You need to be up close as he is so little. I travelled with him once sitting  behind him and his head never cam above the seat!

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2014, 07:40:32 am
ROFL.   ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 26, 2014, 08:10:25 am
Lucky you, Hally. Your DD is so blessed to have a mum like you, Cookie :)

Daun kadok is Malay term for Wild Betel leaves. Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piper_sarmentosum

These leaves can be found in the tropics. Used in Penang's unique Nyonya cuisine. Essential for 2  famous Nyonya dishes:

Otak otak - a fish custard. Delicate texture, creamy, very aromatic and thoroughly delicious

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/26/6e3yjepe.jpg)

Perut Ikan - translated to "fish stomach" which sounds dodgy. It's a fish stew that's tangy and has fabulous balance of flavours. Very, very hard to find good ones. Probably due to the Nyonya people have dumped their aprons, which is sad. But there has been some revival of the culture in the last 2 decades.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/26/epuganu7.jpg)
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: astarra on February 26, 2014, 08:36:03 am
Thanks for the explanation BZB.  :D :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on February 26, 2014, 08:41:37 am
Betel leaf is also considered to be an aphrodisiac.  Be careful ;D ;D

Chewing betel leaf is good for halitosis. Probably the chlorophyll.


Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 26, 2014, 08:48:42 am
Thanks for the explanation BZB. :-*

I hope your horse has recovered Nikkit. ;D I always think of you when I am avoiding the horses when I'm out on my walk with Chance. :D :D

Enjoy Robbie Hally. :)

You are doing to be the BEST MUM EVER Cookie getting those seats ;) ;D

Off to class this morning to hear all the gossip :D
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Post by: Nikkit on February 26, 2014, 11:05:40 pm
Oh BZB - where did you find it then? I'd love one of those plants.

When we were in KL we had the most amazing nibblies (?? can't think what it was called now) where there was a plate of tiny pieces of assorted goodies like peanuts, dried prawns, chilli, lime etc etc and you put a little bit of everything on the betel leaf and topped it with chilli sauce, wrapped it up and ate it. It was soooooo yummy! I was hoping to get fresh or frozen leaves, but have not been able to find them  :(

Thanks Cookie and CC  - the old boy is ok. He just doesn't drink enough water and ended up with compaction colic (human constipation!) Not nice and he had a big belly ache. After the vet gave him about 8 litres of oil, water and electrolytes, he started pooping again and seems ok now. I just need to keep a closer eye on him.

Title: What have you been doing today?
Post by: BeezeeBee on February 26, 2014, 11:37:54 pm
Nikkit, that's Mein Kum. A Thai appetiser that I love, love, love.

Bought the plant at an Asian grocery at Market City, Canning Vale.
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Post by: astarra on February 27, 2014, 03:05:42 am
Today.... I have had new drapes delivered and hung in 2 bedrooms, just finished washing and rehanging the last of the other rooms in the house's drapes.  :D :D (These new ones were promised delivery before Christmas last year......or did they maybe mean this year?) So all are looking good now.
Also have cleaned the walls in miss4&3's room as the young darling decided her nice white walls made an excellent canvas for her stamp set.... >:(  All clean now.  :)
Washing, dishes, vacuuming, etc...general daily chores.

School girls at school, 2 littlies asleep.... ;D Having a rest with my feet up now.  :o  Lazy as?! :-)) 
And looking through my new TM book (in German)[ Kochen und Backen für Kinder = Cooking and Baking for Children] & translating to English [thanx Google Translate] - have done 4 recipes so far.  :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 27, 2014, 03:35:14 am
You're amazing, Astarra!
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Post by: gertbysea on February 27, 2014, 03:49:48 am
Quote from: Nikkit on February 26, 2014, 11:05:40 pm
Oh BZB - where did you find it then? I'd love one of those plants.

When we were in KL we had the most amazing nibblies (?? can't think what it was called now) where there was a plate of tiny pieces of assorted goodies like peanuts, dried prawns, chilli, lime etc etc and you put a little bit of everything on the betel leaf and topped it with chilli sauce, wrapped it up and ate it. It was soooooo yummy! I was hoping to get fresh or frozen leaves, but have not been able to find them  :(

Thanks Cookie and CC  - the old boy is ok. He just doesn't drink enough water and ended up with compaction colic (human constipation!) Not nice and he had a big belly ache. After the vet gave him about 8 litres of oil, water and electrolytes, he started pooping again and seems ok now. I just need to keep a closer eye on him.




So sorry about poor horsey. Also sorry about the vet bill.

You could use lettuce leaves for the Thai appetizers.

Gert
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Post by: Thermesa on February 27, 2014, 04:02:02 am
Is betel leak related to betel nut or betel quid. A tobacco like plant the chewing of which is associated with an increase in oral cancer?
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Post by: Thermesa on February 27, 2014, 04:05:27 am
I'm bed resting today after yesterday's delights. Nothing alarming from the tests. My youngest had a reaction to getting sunscreen in his eyes at day care yesterday and had a bad night coughing so he stayed home with me today. My husband is on carer's leave hiding in the shed so I am making a point of not doing ANY housework. The little one is sleeping and I want to bake but dare not.
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Post by: obbie on February 27, 2014, 04:16:01 am
at work
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Post by: Nikkit on February 27, 2014, 05:02:32 am
Not the biggest bill I've had with him Gert.  :-)) Sshh don't tell hubby though - there are some things he doesn't need to know!

I had thought of using lettuce Gert, but the betel leaf gave your mouth a pleasant numb feeling!

Quote from: BeezeeBee on February 26, 2014, 11:37:54 pm
Nikkit, that's Mein Kum. A Thai appetiser that I love, love, love.

Bought the plant at an Asian grocery at Market City, Canning Vale.

Thanks BZB - I couldn't remember the name of it. Most amazing flavours that just go POW in your mouth!
I'll get my Mum to keep an eye out for that plant for me, she goes to those markets on the odd occasion.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 27, 2014, 06:54:44 am
Quote from: Nikkit on February 27, 2014, 05:02:32 am
Not the biggest bill I've had with him Gert.  :-)) Sshh don't tell hubby though - there are some things he doesn't need to know!

I had thought of using lettuce Gert, but the betel leaf gave your mouth a pleasant numb feeling!

Quote from: BeezeeBee on February 26, 2014, 11:37:54 pm
Nikkit, that's Mein Kum. A Thai appetiser that I love, love, love.

Bought the plant at an Asian grocery at Market City, Canning Vale.

Thanks BZB - I couldn't remember the name of it. Most amazing flavours that just go POW in your mouth!
I'll get my Mum to keep an eye out for that plant for me, she goes to those markets on the odd occasion.


My numb lips are sealed Nikkit. 

You could probably buy one on line or if BZB's takes off she might send a shoot  to you

Theresa just lie low and take a break.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 27, 2014, 10:43:19 am
Just said goodbye to my DB and SIL after staying the night with us.

I hope you are up and baking soon Thermesa :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on February 27, 2014, 11:37:59 am
Enjoy the rest Thermesa.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 27, 2014, 11:54:07 am
DH and I are over in Sydney visiting DD2 & DS, DD1 from Melbourne is here too and we're all staying with DS. Tonight we had Halexs lamb spice rub in forequarters with a salad and garlic bread. We then had Apple crumble with caramel custard for dessert. I've marinated a lamb leg from QFEC in preparation for tomorrow night. Just a little tired after a day and a half without sleep after catching midnight horror planes. Tomorrow will be good. Rain here, Perth having a heat wave. Had to buy an umbrella and as usual when travelling DH and are are dressed opposite to the locals - talk about unprepared  :-))
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Post by: gertbysea on February 27, 2014, 12:03:13 pm
Doesn't matter CP you are with family having fun and I hope a glass or two

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on February 27, 2014, 12:18:06 pm
Enjoy the time with the family.
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Post by: judydawn on February 27, 2014, 01:02:06 pm
Nice to hear you're all together CP, how long will you be with the kids?
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Post by: Bedlam on February 27, 2014, 01:33:09 pm
Enjoy your time with your family CP. Lucky you escaping this heat only getting worse over the weekend.
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Post by: mab19 on February 27, 2014, 01:41:37 pm
Enjou your time with the family CP
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Post by: mab19 on February 27, 2014, 01:51:18 pm
Had visitors today and am ashamed to say I had to ask them to go home.  Feeling absolutely yuk again, ended up going to bed after they left and am now having trouble going to sleep tonight.  Just as well they are very good friends and didn't mind being asked to go.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 27, 2014, 02:05:45 pm
I hope feel better soon Margaret :-* :-*

Enjoy your time with your family CP ;D
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Post by: judydawn on February 27, 2014, 02:05:54 pm
Real friends understand Magaret, I hope you come good soon.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 27, 2014, 02:48:09 pm
Very nice CP. Bet the kiddos are so happy to have you there :)

Hope you feel better soon, Mab
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Post by: astarra on February 28, 2014, 12:46:22 am
Hope you feel better quick smart Mab.  :-*
And Judy is right, real friends understand.  :)
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Post by: Bedlam on February 28, 2014, 12:54:51 am
There seems to be a lot of nasties about at the moment.  Lots of sick days at work last month. Rest up when you need to mab and get better soon.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 28, 2014, 05:22:22 am
Mab I hope you woke today feeling better. Otherwise off to the doctor with you.  :D
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Post by: mab19 on February 28, 2014, 05:29:14 am
Thanks for the concern ladies.  I think most of it is stress related.  It has not been easy dealing with govt. departments regarding GS.  No one seem to communicate with anyone and I end up with dozens of phone calls all asking the same question. Grrrrrrrrr.  Today GS has fighting at school and now there are more meetings to attend.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 28, 2014, 06:19:27 am
hugs Mab I hope things can settle down for you soon xxx

this morning I had to take ds12 to the doctor he fell over yesterday at cricket training and hurt his wrist definite soft tissue injury and back this afternoon for the xray results hopefully it's not fractured.
long weekend so looking forward to lots of swimming in this wonderful hot weather ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on February 28, 2014, 06:46:27 am
Hope DS is ok, Suzanne. Have fun this weekend being a bikini babe. Me - I'm hiding from the scorching heat :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 28, 2014, 07:33:21 am
Mab they can drive you mad if they are anything like aged care people. A doesn't talk to B who doesn't share information with C and so on.

Enjoy the weekend Suzanne. I guess you have a pool. We had one at our previous house but decided against it for this house. The area is taken up with Vintage Cars. :-\
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Post by: judydawn on February 28, 2014, 09:01:27 am
Good luck with the task at hand Mab.  I know what you mean about repeating yourself over and over to different people. I kept a notebook with everything I ever spoke to anyone about, names, dates, details.  It gets to the stage you don't know who you've told what.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 28, 2014, 09:26:37 am
I hope your DS is getting better Suzanne and didn't break his wrist.Enjoy your weekend :)

And Margaret I hope you got some answers dealing with the various government departments on the phone :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 28, 2014, 11:20:12 am
here's my little piece of heaven
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/02/28/yhy9e9a9.jpg)
to the side of it is dd's cabana
thanks for the well wishes no fracture but they want to re xray in a week apparently where it's injured a break isn't noticed until some scar tissue can be seen so until then it's strapped up and no cricket
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Post by: cookie1 on February 28, 2014, 11:45:41 am
Poor DS. I hope it turns out well.  I would imagine he wouldn't like to miss cricket.

The pool looks lovely Suzanne. Enjoy it.
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Post by: judydawn on February 28, 2014, 12:24:55 pm
Lovely area you have there Suzanne.  Perth people must be so happy they have pools these days with your hot summers.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 28, 2014, 12:34:05 pm
Smashed iPad screen this morning. It just jumped face down on to concrete. Got it fixed within 2 hours. Bought the best protector now and will never have a broken screen again, I can even go swimming with it. I wanted to drop it from 4ft to test it as that's what it's guaranteed for  but don't really want to try my luck today. then bought a really good one for my iPhone. In wa we don't have this much choice for covers. Had to wait a while to cook dinner tonight cos I didn't know how to turn on oven and had to wait for DS to come home. We ate at 9:30pm. I said the French don't eat til 11pm normally so we are running early  :-)) what do I know!!  Gay Mardi gras tomorrow night and hoping this rain stops.  
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 28, 2014, 12:41:02 pm
It sounds as though you had an expensive day CP  :'(
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Post by: cookie1 on February 28, 2014, 01:29:42 pm
CP that sounds like the cover I bought for DH. I won't let him test if it is waterproof.  :D :D
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Post by: gertbysea on February 28, 2014, 06:52:49 pm
That was a lucky fix CP. Enjoy the Mardi Gra. Never missed it when I lived in Sydney.


Sitting in the QF lounge waiting for my flight to BNE.

Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on February 28, 2014, 10:25:08 pm
Today we are attending a wedding in the sunken gardens at uwa at 3.30 so i imagine it will be 38c about then. Phew. Bring on autumn.
Enjoy the mardi gras CP, i dont think i would test out the cover. I dont think you would have been able to fix it in two hours here in sleepy Perth.
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Post by: obbie on March 01, 2014, 05:21:42 am
relaxing, cooking, grocery shopping.. more cooking... :D
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Post by: droverjess on March 01, 2014, 07:50:38 am
DD is here until 2 pm  ;D
so taking a break then back to putting wax oil on sanded parquet floor.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 01, 2014, 09:06:33 am
Wow I miss one day and lots happen.
Enjoy your time in Sydney CP. 2hrs is quick. Great service.
Love your little bit of paradise Suzanne. Hope DS can enjoy too. Fingers crossed his wrist will be ok.
Rest up Mab. Good friends understand.
Quite day here. Had a late night out at school trivia night. Haven't stayed up past midnight for a very long time. Now I remember why! Was worth it, our table won. Not bad for 6 mums ☺️
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Post by: cookie1 on March 01, 2014, 11:07:24 am
Congratulations on the win Kimmy.
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Post by: judydawn on March 01, 2014, 11:10:53 am
How exciting to win the quiz night Kimmy, well done to you and the girls.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 01, 2014, 12:57:50 pm
Congrats Kimmy on the win,did you get a prize.  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 01, 2014, 01:33:30 pm
Just been invited into London to have dinner with DD and her DH.They have arranged a babysitter for GS and we're going out ;D
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Post by: judydawn on March 01, 2014, 01:58:55 pm
How lovely CC, enjoy your night out.
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Post by: droverjess on March 01, 2014, 07:48:38 pm
Have a lovley time CC.
Went out with DD and DH to the mountains today on a drive, and then put wax oil on half the parquet floor. Finish first coat tomorrow.  ;D
Here is the pic
(http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh621/Droverjess/26328b9b9780eae2761f16e0e1ee4099.jpg)

Well done on the quiz KimmyH
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Post by: Emme on March 01, 2014, 08:51:39 pm
Suzanne, what a lovely pool  :)

Kimmy, well done on winning the quiz  ;D

Mab, I hope things can be sorted quickly for you(although govt. dept take their time sometimes) and it is often difficult to get to speak to the same person . Hoping you have been able to get some rest and are feeling a bit better.  :)

CC, hope you have a lovely time, enjoy your night out.

Floor is looking lovely DJ, well done
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 02, 2014, 12:02:27 am
Thanks ladies :D

the floor looks great dj your doing a wonderful job with your house xxx

well done on the win kimmy :D:D

dh and ds12 are at the waca this morning watching the U17's in the grand final 20/20 couldn't think of anything more boring so I stayed home with the 2 younger ones :D:D then dh and the 3 older ones are going four wheel driving this afternoon.
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Post by: judydawn on March 02, 2014, 12:07:01 am
The oil brings the parquet flooring up a treat DJ.  I used to work for a place that laid parquetry flooring as a sideline.
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Post by: obbie on March 02, 2014, 01:08:32 am
Love the floor DJ.

Kimmy your pool is lovely..

Enjoy your nite out CC

Just made biccies, and bread. :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 02, 2014, 02:03:37 am
I don't think I've noticed you making bread before Robyn, which is your favourite go to recipe?
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Post by: Halex on March 02, 2014, 02:13:57 am
Spending most of today in our pool.
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Post by: Halex on March 02, 2014, 02:15:10 am
DJ, the floor is looking fantastic.
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Post by: droverjess on March 02, 2014, 02:21:10 am
Thanks everyone. The floor is the original 1940's one from when house adapted and extended, but had to be patched with new pieces made by a local chippy when we put new wood stove in and moved hearth. So that meant sanding it all and starting over with wax oil. I think we know where the extra 1.5 sq m are in the floor but don't think anyone else will, anyway this is a private room.
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 02, 2014, 03:49:15 am
gorgeous pool hally :D perfect day for swimming
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Post by: obbie on March 02, 2014, 06:41:01 am
Judy, I usually make a savory pull apart loaf, quite often.
Today I made 4   ciabatta's.

perfect.. will post photo in the morning..
 :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 02, 2014, 06:54:34 am
DJ I love parquetry flooring.  It always look special. I hope you had a special time out for a drive DJ. It is lovely to do things like that occasionally.
Hally and Suzanne you need the pool at the moment.
Not a lot done here today.

I knew I missed something. CC I hope you all had a lovely evening.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 02, 2014, 07:35:03 am
Beautiful flooring, DJ
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 02, 2014, 08:48:13 am
Thanks girls had a lovely meal with DD and SIL.

Your floor is looking good DJ 8) I've seen this room and the floor and it will be beautiful room once it's finished.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 02, 2014, 11:27:42 am
Floor is great DJ. Yes CC we won a backpack with a few vouchers and knick knacks, but the best thing was the little plastic medal that said winner 😉😀
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Post by: mab19 on March 04, 2014, 02:14:21 am
Congratulations on the win Kimmyh :)

Just waiting for another meeting with the dept re GS.  :-))
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Post by: gertbysea on March 04, 2014, 03:32:03 am
This is what we have been doing today.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/04/ramava9a.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/04/azetysav.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/04/hy9y5amu.jpg)

Gert
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Post by: Emme on March 04, 2014, 03:41:34 am
What great photos Gert, thankyou for sharing. It is lovely that you were able to have a get together.  ;D

Mab, let hopes the next meeting will resolve things for you.  Hope you are feeling better. :)
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Post by: maddy on March 04, 2014, 04:08:18 am
Hally....I'll gladly swap this older style pool, and with complimentary ducks  :-)) for yours!

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/13de56f586c482eeb1b54c75a02f1337.jpg)

Didn't take them long, did it!

Gorgeous floors DJ & cheers to your catch up Gert  8)

last nights sweet pea & vanilla tea cup candles I made

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/b4aab997f501fe1a03bac31e5ad810bb.jpg)

Have so many fragrances, it's hard to decide what to make next.   
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Post by: Wonder on March 04, 2014, 04:59:08 am
Lovely photos Gert and great to see you catching up, thanks for sharing.

Maddie those candles look so cute. I'm always worried about ducks getting in our pool, I've heard once they are there it's hard to get them to move to a new home.
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Post by: Yvette on March 04, 2014, 05:30:11 am
Great photos Gert hope you are having a great time  :)

Lovely candles Maddy
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 04, 2014, 05:37:57 am
"Cheers girls!" - looks like you are all enjoying each others company.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 04, 2014, 06:28:12 am
Whilst Gert and the Adelaide girls had their fun, four of us in WA met up as well. We could have set up a virtual forum fest :)

I had a lovely morning with Cookie, Hally and Bedlam. It was really, really nice to chit chat with all of you. I think Hally is in the AF camp now, especially after our excursion to Myer :D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 04, 2014, 06:35:38 am
I love the photos Gert. Maddy your pool looks very popular.

This morning, and into the afternoon, I had a lovely chat with Bedlam, Beezeebee and Hally. We certainly set the world to rights. It was great fun. Hally have you bought the AF yet?  It was lovely to chat girls. We must do it again soon.
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Post by: Halex on March 04, 2014, 06:35:54 am
Lovely Adelaide photos :D
 
Sorry Maddy, pool swapping not an option ;)

BZB,found 1 on line for $369.95 plus postage, but its black. No cheap deals on white.
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Post by: droverjess on March 04, 2014, 07:10:35 am
Great to hear about catch ups and see Gerts pics...
Not impressed with the ducks Maddy..... Eugh..... What do the kids say?
How about duck soup?
Thanks for the comments about the floor, need to take leftover large tin of wax oil back and exchange/refund for small tin to finish floor. It's over £50 per tin!!!
Right must dash have packed lunch salads and breakfast to make for DH.  ;D
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Post by: Katiej on March 04, 2014, 07:18:39 am
Lovely photos Judy & Gert.
Nice choice of restaurant too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 04, 2014, 08:42:48 am
What a wonderful photo of you both girls.It must have been great to catchup with one another again.Green with envy! :D :D Would have loved to be at your meeting in Perth too girls. :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 04, 2014, 09:54:57 am
Great photo Gert. Did those two fellas in the background photo bomb you girls!
You can keep the pool Maddy, but dad will take the ducks off your hands and into his freezer 😛😊
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Post by: Bedlam on March 04, 2014, 10:03:06 am
Lovely meeting with you all again today. Hally i had to pop back to Myer ( call of nature before the long drive home), anyway they did have our machine, not sure if white but black on display.
Thanks for the photo ladies in Adelaide, we were too busy yaking for photos.
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Post by: judydawn on March 04, 2014, 10:14:28 am
It was lovely to see Gert again and meet Sue, her friend from Sydney.  We had to work our meeting around what was going on for the girls at the writers' festival and what was supposed to be a quick meal in the Myer food court turned into a fine dining experience that we all enjoyed.  A popular restaurant, no seating left inside so we were outside under one of the umbrella's and even though it was in the low 30's today, it was just lovely out there on the sidewalk of a street that has been closed off to traffic to enable outdoor dining all along it.  Staff were very attentive, our interstate ladies were very impressed.

We then walked ourselves silly and ended up at the T2 shop where I was able to spend a Christmas voucher and Gert was impressed with the size of the store compared to hers in Cairns.  We parted ways, the girls went back to the writers' festival and I caught the wrong train home  :D  Not a problem though, I just stayed on it until it went back to a certain stop where I was able to catch mine - it just took a bit longer to get home than it should have.

Enjoy the rest of your time in Adelaide Gert.

It sounded like a nice catch up in Perth as well.
Nice to see Hally has weakened over an air fryer and has joined the rest of us  ;D  

Beautiful candles maddy.  Is it fun?
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Post by: gertbysea on March 04, 2014, 10:39:19 am
Was lovely to meet up  Judy. Loved the restaurant and loved the company more. Great catch up in a beautiful,city .

Very tired now from the forced walk to Tea 2

Gert
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 04, 2014, 11:44:11 am
Lovely photo Gert and Judy. Looked like you enjoyed it :)

I'm trying to limit dairy and gluten. My son has been suffering from psoriasis for 3 weeks now. It's horrible. In his hair, on his face, neck front and back. Waiting on a dermatologist appointment (18th march) but have also a naturopath booked for Monday. Thinking elimination diet gluten and dairy. So will be open to any ideas for recipes etc.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 04, 2014, 12:07:06 pm
Inaid, your poor ds. My DB suffers psoriasis i hope you can find the trigger for him.  Has your AF returned?
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 04, 2014, 12:44:19 pm
No :( they still haven't received it back. They said return process can take up to 30 days.
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Post by: obbie on March 04, 2014, 10:58:55 pm
Great catch ups and photos too. thanks. :)
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Post by: mab19 on March 05, 2014, 12:46:28 am
Lovely photos Gert and great that you were able to catch up.

Nice to hear that the WA ladies had a good time too.

Our house is in chaos here today. We are having our bathroom altered at last and have a builder and plumber here at the moment.  Noisey and messy. :)

DD has also decided to visit for lunch with the two littlies.
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Post by: astarra on March 05, 2014, 12:59:18 am
Quote from: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 04, 2014, 11:44:11 am
Lovely photo Gert and Judy. Looked like you enjoyed it :)

I'm trying to limit dairy and gluten. My son has been suffering from psoriasis for 3 weeks now. It's horrible. In his hair, on his face, neck front and back. Waiting on a dermatologist appointment (18th march) but have also a naturopath booked for Monday. Thinking elimination diet gluten and dairy. So will be open to any ideas for recipes etc.

INAID - my DH has psoriasis. It is shocking stuff, dried skin ends up everywhere!! So itchy too apparently. :(
Miss4 gets it when she has dairy, (along with alot of other nasty symptoms.) And now the docs are wondering if she is also Coeliac. (Testing process about to start) so will be doing the same Gluten & Dairy Free for her if it is positive.
Mainly for DF I just use rice ,milk and nuttelex in the place of milk and butter in baking, not 100% sure how I will go adapting to GF as well tho.  :-\
She loves Amanda's fudge Brownie off here which is DF, and it works just subbing the plain flour for GF, so at least she will still be able to have that!!  :)
Sorry I can only give ideas for DF but wil be interested to see what answers you get too.  :)

Oh, Judy's potato bites from the vegetarian section are great too, I do them with nuttelex in place of the butter which made them DF and use Maddy's tweaks of the coating which is YUM! Think it would be a GF&DF recipe, but would need to check the garlic and onion powder ingreds to be sure.  :)
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Post by: maddy on March 06, 2014, 05:25:25 am
Have made chocolate & strawberry milkshake candles, topped with vanilla "ice cream"

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/3e7e9f97f5e3c32238574e8c99853345.jpg)

& mini espresso candles

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/70c201aedbe487301054df65b7f36883.jpg)

...have been cooking more wax than food lately  :P
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Post by: Bedlam on March 06, 2014, 05:27:29 am
Wow!
When do you start selling?
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Post by: obbie on March 06, 2014, 06:03:28 am
Great Maddy
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Post by: Emme on March 06, 2014, 06:35:18 am
Gosh Maddy those candles are beautiful I actually thought they were real milkshakes  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on March 06, 2014, 07:56:41 am
You'll run out of crockery soon maddy  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 06, 2014, 08:34:39 am
Wonderful candles Maddy. 8)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 06, 2014, 08:47:55 am
I thought the milkshakes were real too. You won't be selling them in those lovely containers will you Maddy?
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Post by: Halex on March 06, 2014, 08:54:21 am
Fantastic candles, but what about your crockery ???
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 06, 2014, 10:33:41 am
Love the milkshake candles Maddy.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 06, 2014, 08:20:54 pm
Beautiful Maddy!
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Post by: JulieO on March 06, 2014, 09:46:26 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on March 04, 2014, 03:32:03 am
This is what we have been doing today.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/04/ramava9a.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/04/azetysav.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/04/hy9y5amu.jpg)

Gert

I missed this, what a fantastic day you had.  The weather looks lovely too.  Wish I could have been there, maybe one day…... ;D
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Post by: JulieO on March 06, 2014, 09:48:03 pm
Gorgeous candles Maddy.  As much care have gone into these as you put into your food/cakes, well done.  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on March 06, 2014, 10:07:28 pm
If I make it next year we can make a plan for an Adelaide gettogether..

Gert
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Post by: astarra on March 06, 2014, 10:15:54 pm
Love the candles Maddy. You are very talented.  :D
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Post by: Wonder on March 06, 2014, 11:35:07 pm
Wow Maddy those candles look amazing. What are you doing with them all at the moment - just storing until you start selling?
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Post by: maddy on March 06, 2014, 11:53:35 pm
Quote from: judydawn on March 06, 2014, 07:56:41 am
You'll run out of crockery soon maddy  :D

No chance  :P

Quote from: cookie1 on March 06, 2014, 08:47:55 am
I thought the milkshakes were real too. You won't be selling them in those lovely containers will you Maddy?

bought especially for candles ;-)

Quote from: Wonder on March 06, 2014, 11:35:07 pm
Wow Maddy those candles look amazing. What are you doing with them all at the moment - just storing until you start selling?

Well, yes there is candles everywhere  :P but there will be lots more testing of wick sizes for the different containers, fragrance testing, checking burn times etc....it will be a while before I even contemplate selling, at least not until it's all perfected.  There is actually a lot more to it than I first thought, but am really enjoying making & experimenting....the same cant be said for Hubby though....he thinks the house stinks!!! LOL.
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2014, 12:09:33 am
A pink, stinky house  :D :D :D  Poor DH, he puts up with a lot living in your world maddy.  Were you that feminine when he met you ;D  You are doing a great job maddy and as everything you do seems to be perfect, I imagine not too much more testing needs to be done.
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Post by: JulieO on March 07, 2014, 12:16:47 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on March 06, 2014, 10:07:28 pm
If I make it next year we can make a plan for an Adelaide gettogether..

Gert

Sounds good Gert.  :)
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Post by: maddy on March 07, 2014, 12:37:54 am
Quote from: judydawn on March 07, 2014, 12:09:33 am
A pink, stinky house  :D :D :D  Poor DH, he puts up with a lot living in your world maddy.

LOL, living the dream  ;) Don't worry Judy, I put up with a lot from those 2 boys!  I have to repel the testosterone!
And what a lovely thing to say Judy, but trust me, a lot of things are not perfect....I just don't like to show that ;-)
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2014, 03:01:59 am
Whilst my lunch cooked in the SC this morning, I got to and cleaned out the linen press.  Had a good throw out, some things to go around to Mum's fete and found things I forgot I had.  Also found a couple of nice photos to take in and put up in Geoff's room, he will enjoy looking at something different I'm sure.
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Post by: mab19 on March 07, 2014, 03:14:45 am
Beautiful candles Maddy.  I love the milk shakes, they look so real. :)

A load of washing this morning and just general cleaning up.  The builder is still here in the bathroom so that is one room I don't have to go into.  He is doing a very good job and is keeping everything neat and tidy.
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Post by: Emme on March 07, 2014, 06:35:22 am
Maddy, those candles really look realistic.  It reminded me of a drink we used to have which was mixed in those glasses.  A small ladle of syrup a vanilla icecream mashed in the syrup and topped up with lemonade.  Lime was very popular but cannot think for the life of me what the drink was called  "something float" I think!! 
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Post by: maddy on March 07, 2014, 07:25:40 am
Judy, Geoff will love seeing them  :)

thanks for your kind comments  :)
I'm burning one now

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/beccea69e55886d8b0557f1c4cbce4a9.jpg)

Smelling delicious!....the vanilla scent first, then probably in another hour or two,  I'll get to smell the strawberry....luckily boys are at the footy, and I don't have to listen to them whinging about the aroma  :P
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 07, 2014, 09:01:04 am
So pretty Maddy :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 07, 2014, 10:02:33 am
It looks lovely Maddy.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 07, 2014, 10:35:39 am
Lovely Maddy. Did Geoff like his photos Judy?
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Post by: EmeraldSue on March 07, 2014, 11:30:31 am
Maddy, I wish I had some of your beautiful candles. I am burning a plain white one at the moment as there is a bad smell in the family room. Our cats often bring us "presents" in the form of dead rodents, but I can't find a body. I think something has died in the ceiling, but there is nothing I can do about it as we have a flat roof. We will just have to wait it out >:(
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2014, 11:33:38 am
He's he certainly did INAID.  I got the reaction I thought I would.  One was our wedding photo with my parents and his Mum and the other was taken at the base of a replica staircase from the Titanic Exhibition in Melbourne some years ago.  My DD and SIL took us so we are all in the picture and Geoff loves anything Titanic.  I stuck it under the Titanic picture in his room.

I hope the small goes away soon ES.  The hot weekend isn't going to make it very pleasant though.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 07, 2014, 12:07:40 pm
You are so sweet, Judy :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2014, 12:17:49 pm
Thank you BZB, it's nice to do little things which make him happy - it doesn't take much to put a smile on his face.
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Post by: obbie on March 07, 2014, 07:22:57 pm
That is so lovely Judy.

up early to bake :D
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Post by: Halex on March 07, 2014, 07:49:35 pm
Well its meant to be 26 today & some drizzle. We can only hope.

If so after gym will dig up veggie patch.

This evening we are off to Astrofest.

 :)
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Post by: Wonder on March 07, 2014, 09:04:22 pm
Judy those photos sound great and sounds like Geoff will love seeing them each day.

I'm off to the farmers market at Abbotsford market this morning then SIL for lunch. Weather is warming up in Melbourne so should be a great long weekend.
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Post by: Emme on March 07, 2014, 09:16:33 pm
Judy, I am sure Geoff will get a lot of pleasure from those photos.  :-*

ES,  hope that smell will go away soon
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 07, 2014, 09:23:44 pm
That's lovely Judy.

We are off to tennis this morning before heading to the tablelands for the night. Might try and set up the tent in preparation for our trek to Darwin in July.
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Post by: maddy on March 07, 2014, 10:02:15 pm
Quote from: EmeraldSue on March 07, 2014, 11:30:31 am
Maddy, I wish I had some of your beautiful candles. I am burning a plain white one at the moment as there is a bad smell in the family room. Our cats often bring us "presents" in the form of dead rodents, but I can't find a body. I think something has died in the ceiling, but there is nothing I can do about it as we have a flat roof. We will just have to wait it out >:(

ES...if your looking for a deodoriser without worrying about having a flame, these air wick reed diffusers are lovely & perfumed...last about a month.  Each week I flip over the reeds (have one in the loo). I have only seen them in Woolies here

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/0e9d8a8b0ef65ff2bfede5bdaef6a183.jpg)
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Post by: maddy on March 07, 2014, 10:17:33 pm
Enjoy your outings Ladies  8) no idea what's on this weekend...sport will dictate that no doubt....but I will be playing with wax again  ;)

The boys went to the cats practice match last night, which our nephew was playing first for the cats VFL side...Junior still smiling when James Kelly (9 for the cats), gave him his boots & socks after the game...us women would think "gross", but to a footy mad kid...there's no greater prize  ;)  a boy from school was sitting beside him, so he shared the stinky sock & boot with him  :P

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/e6bee5b0855386e50f51bea01ca4f633.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2014, 11:22:19 pm
What's your long weekend in Melbourne for girls?  Ours is Adelaide Cup Day.
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Post by: Halex on March 07, 2014, 11:30:54 pm
Clouds everywhere which is great. But not for astrofest :o no clouds for months & today we have a whole sky covered in them.
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2014, 11:32:37 pm
Not ideal Hally, it's always the way though.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 08, 2014, 10:06:51 am
Ours is labour day Judy.
Nice score by junior Maddy. The boot looks huge.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 08, 2014, 10:42:15 am
Maddy that is a lovely thing for him to do. I'm afraid I will still barrack for Eagles though.

Today DH and I picked up our almost 92 year old friend and took her to her granddaughter's wedding. She has great difficulty walking now and even standing so it was a bit of fun. DH just said put your arms round me and he lifted her. She thought it was hilarious. Her mind is still 100%  and we love her dearly. The brides father died just before Christmas so it was an emotive wedding.
She wasn't going to the reception as it would have been too much for her. It was a beautiful wedding in some very pretty gardens. As Hally said not too hot, and the sun shone. We bought her a Happy Meal at Maccas for dinner. She was tickled pink.
The brides Mother insisted on me having a beautiful floral arrangement that was on the table. The bride said she had got it to give us for bringing her Grandmother. It made me teary after the emotive wedding. Just beautiful.
            (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/08/ru5amege.jpg)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 08, 2014, 11:06:35 am
you're a good friend to have cookie x

I went to the farmers markets in Mt Claremont (thats where the KIS books are $10 cheaper than RRP). Got some gorgeous veggies and some lamb that tasted like I used to have when I was a country kid. Then I went to see "Tracks". Good movie, but not wow. Going to see mum and dad tomorrow in Northam with my sister and have all the ingredients out for a ozzy'dj's carrot cake to make tonight. Have also put together the starter for the Hairy Bikers bread in the lastest UK newsletter and its already bubbling away.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 08, 2014, 11:23:34 am
That is so lovely, cookie. You've got such a big heart xx
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Post by: judydawn on March 08, 2014, 11:26:19 am
It's nice to see your kindness was appreciated Cookie, they thought of you even with all they had on their plate.  I imagine your friend really enjoyed herself and was quite happy to only attend the ceremony. She is lucky to have you as a friend.

A few good recipes in the UK newsletter this month CP, I printed out the bread one too.

Maddy, junior will treasure that boot - boys will be boys.
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Post by: djinni373 on March 08, 2014, 12:05:32 pm
Lovely story Maddy. Smelly boots and socks do seem odd things to give a fan but football is an unknown quantity as far as I'm concerned.
How lovely Cookie and what beautiful flowers.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 08, 2014, 12:39:57 pm
Yes cookie i agree with everyone else. What nice friends you are and how lovely for omeone to show their appreciation like that.  Not sure about the happy meal but whatever makes you happy especially at 92.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 08, 2014, 12:54:25 pm
What a wonderful friend you are Cookie and the flowers are beautiful. ( I see your TM cookbooks hang around in the background just like mine ;) ;D)
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Post by: obbie on March 08, 2014, 07:04:27 pm
lovely flowers cookie. :D
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 09, 2014, 12:19:52 am
Lovely Cookie!

Pooey Maddie. I was thinking a pair of new socks.

CP I would love that book. Still haven't bought one yet. Do they only sell the KIS book? Will have to see if any friends go there.

Still so incredibly lethargic. Kids are occupying themselves today. Bless them.
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Post by: mab19 on March 09, 2014, 01:16:28 am
That's lovely cookie, what a good friend you are :)  The flowers are beautiful.
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Post by: obbie on March 09, 2014, 02:00:29 am
washing, ironing, and about to cook
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2014, 02:21:02 am
Thanks for the kind words. I think I am the lucky one to have this lady as a dear friend. We moved next door to her as a bride and groom over 42 years ago. She is like a number 2 Mum. We know all her family really well and have gone through the ups and downs of lives together and she knows our family well. I had a "Mum" shoulder to cry on when my parents died and heaps more. She and her husband ( who died a week after my Dad) are/were DD's Godparents.
She is the most amazing darling.

Today I get to have a little cook Fest. We are having guests tonight. I have done the rice salad from on here. Made Tenina's Meringue Dessert and raspberry coulis to go with it. The bread is rising, I am trying something new, so will post if it works. Nico's Quiche later and an old fashioned egg and bacon pie. I'll also do the pear salad from on here. Such fun. Not too much, just enough.
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Post by: mab19 on March 09, 2014, 03:49:20 am
Quote from: judydawn on March 08, 2014, 11:26:19 am

A few good recipes in the UK newsletter this month CP, I printed out the bread one too.
.

Judy, how do you subscribe to the UK news letter,  I have done a search on the site and can't find where to sign up?
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Post by: Emme on March 09, 2014, 05:41:59 am
Cookie, the flowers are lovely and you are a very special friend
Maddy, I am sure DS will treasure the boot.   ;D
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Post by: judydawn on March 09, 2014, 06:57:18 am
I have a friend in the UK who sends it to me Margaret.  Not sure how to subscribe to it from here, maybe someone can help you out here  ;)
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 09, 2014, 07:49:51 am
Dieing. So sick! I wish for chicken soup. But barely have the energy to move.
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Post by: judydawn on March 09, 2014, 08:14:16 am
Go to or call a doctor INAID. You sound really sick!
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 09, 2014, 08:33:54 am
Hubby has it too. We got dial a Dr out for hubby this morning as I needed to cancel his flight (travel insurance). They said the flu. But I have no cold symptoms. Thankfully sister came and picked up the kids and Josh is cooking us chicken and sweet corn soup.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 09, 2014, 08:51:19 am
Poor you INAID.Get well soon :-* :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2014, 09:23:06 am
Take care INAID. Get well soon.
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Post by: Emme on March 09, 2014, 09:26:31 am
Hope you are soon feeling better INAID  :)
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 09, 2014, 09:50:15 am
Thankyou all. Feeling better since soup. Poor hubby has gone down hill again. Kids home soon and going straight to bed.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on March 09, 2014, 09:53:46 am
INAID, I know how you feel. :( I have spent the last two days in bed, and had to cancel a family do this afternoon due to my tummy bug. I'm starting to feel better and have just eaten some plain salmon.  I hope you recover quickly
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Post by: judydawn on March 09, 2014, 10:05:30 am
It sounds like bed was the best place for you ES, nice to hear you are on the mend.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 09, 2014, 10:06:43 am
Oh gosh you too ES. Hope you keep getting better.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 09, 2014, 10:11:59 am
Glad to hear you are on the mend ES.
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Post by: Katiej on March 09, 2014, 10:50:01 am
Get well soon ES and INAID, take care.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2014, 12:52:44 pm
Take care of yourself ES.
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Post by: Emme on March 09, 2014, 07:46:45 pm
Hope you are both feeling a little better today ES and INAID.  Take care
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 09, 2014, 08:33:44 pm
Thankyou. Tummy still grumbling and causing upset. Think I will just lay low today. Lethargy seems to be lifting.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on March 09, 2014, 11:49:06 pm
Me too. More tummy pains and the squits. We have tickets for Womad this afternoon, and was so looking forwRd to it :(
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 10, 2014, 12:58:16 am
Mum came and picked up E to take him to school, thank goodness! Don't think I could have managed the school run. Cupboards are bare. Thank goodness for freezer meals. I'll be digging one out for the kids tonight. Such a horrible bug. How long have you had it?
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Post by: mab19 on March 10, 2014, 01:13:49 am
Take care of yourselves ES and INAID.

The builder has just about finished the bathroom with only a few minor things to do so I have been busy putting things back in the cupboards and just generally tidying things up.

Another load of washing this morning.  I don't know where it all comes from :o :o
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Post by: judydawn on March 10, 2014, 01:15:24 am
A nice new bathroom, how good is that.
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Post by: mab19 on March 10, 2014, 01:21:22 am
We won't know ourselves Judy.  No more climbing in and out of the bath with a bad back and bad knees.

I decided if I was going to have a new shower unit I was going to have a big one so a big one I got.  I could dance in it and still have room left over :D :D
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Post by: obbie on March 10, 2014, 01:37:15 am
great Mab :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 10, 2014, 02:28:24 am
Quote from: mab19 on March 10, 2014, 01:21:22 am
I decided if I was going to have a new shower unit I was going to have a big one so a big one I got.  I could dance in it and still have room left over :D :D

Or share a shower with someone ;)
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Post by: mab19 on March 10, 2014, 02:46:29 am
That has been suggested Judy :D
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 10, 2014, 03:00:23 am
I have the whole family sharing mine :/
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Post by: cookie1 on March 10, 2014, 07:07:37 am
INAID and ES I hope things are improving for you both.

Mab a new bathroom sounds lovely. I'm glad your corned beef turned out well.
My day has been boring, I did the ironing and ate leftovers from last night.
We are also looking where to put a gift my brother gave us last night. It was an emotive gift. My Dad was a Freemason and my brother had a piece of Dad's regalia framed for me/us. I was very over whelmed. So touching. We must now find exactly the right place to hang it.
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Post by: judydawn on March 10, 2014, 07:10:29 am
That was lovely of your DB Cookie, I'm sure you'll find just the right place to hang it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 10, 2014, 08:57:46 am
It's great having a new bathroom Margaret.Enjoy the freedom of the shower unit ;) ;D

What a special gift from your DB Cookie. 8)
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 10, 2014, 10:26:06 am
Thankyou for your concern Cookie and what a lovely thoughtful gift :)

I'm on the way to recovery. Still very weak but holding liquids at least now. Had Red Rooster strip sub for lunch. Regretted it after. I think I just wanted bread. But had none and no energy to make. I think I'm finally starting to digest it. It repeated for a while which wasn't great on a tender stomach. Thinking I need to work from home tomorrow.
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Post by: droverjess on March 10, 2014, 10:17:24 pm
Finally finished the parquet floor, will fetch sofa in from shed tomorrow! The sofa cushions are sitting in the bath!

Fetched door strips and things like that today for the laminate flooring. Also got bathroom shelves for over sink, loo roll holders, a shower curtain, shaving mirror, and curtain rail. Still lots to do. Brought two more sample tiles for the kitchen. Think we've chosen one. Will get estimate tomorrow as to how many needed. Considering stainless steel splashbacks behind hob.
Need to strip wallpaper in cloakroom tomorrow. Mostly done, but fiddly bits left. Then decorator will paper as poor walls and ceiling, and I will paint. Also must food shop a bit too, and Hoover the rooms with carpet.
Hoping kitchen laminate will be done tomorrow by tradies.
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Post by: Halex on March 10, 2014, 11:52:13 pm
Walking to school, then cooking chicken recipes, then to a friends for lunch :)
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Post by: Bedlam on March 10, 2014, 11:56:43 pm
DJ, it does sound like the end is near. Will you or have you started advertiing or will you have a much deserved break first?
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Post by: cookie1 on March 11, 2014, 01:16:03 am
DJ the end must be in sight. You must be immensely proud of what you have achieved. Well done.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 11, 2014, 03:19:29 am
Hope you're much better today INAID

Go DJ! Need to get lessons from you on how to pack so much into your days :)
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Post by: obbie on March 11, 2014, 04:39:03 am
so much crap going on today..  ???

 hope tomorrow is better ;)
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Post by: mab19 on March 11, 2014, 05:53:25 am
Sorry to hear that Robyn.  Hope tomorrow is a good day for you.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 11, 2014, 08:53:53 am
Hugs fro me Robyn. Hoping tomorrow is better.
Today I did a mini triathlon, 5k run, 3k dog walk and vacuuming the house for the last leg!! Lol!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 11, 2014, 09:05:38 am
I hope you have a better day tomorrow Robyn.

That's some mini marathon Kimmy :o I hope you have your feet up now :D
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 11, 2014, 09:32:39 am
Still getting there. Energy is coming back slightly. I at least worked from bed today.

Hope tomorrow is better for you Robyn.

Hope you are better ES.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 11, 2014, 09:33:33 am
Well done Kimmy. I'm struggling to climb the stairs atm lol.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 11, 2014, 12:55:11 pm
Inaid, my Dh and DS had something that sounds similar to you. I think it was close to 3 weeks before they felt back to normal. Take care and be kind to yourself. X
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Post by: droverjess on March 11, 2014, 10:34:55 pm
Hello all, please take care if recovering from bugs.

BZB I wish I didn't have to pack so much in, I am getting tired... I flooded the shed today as I forgot had put hose on..... Oops.

Well we still have to tile the kitchen, finish the kitchen laminate flooring,  mend a bedroom floor, put up the majority curtains, two bedrooms  and landing and stairs to carpet. Also paper the downstairs loo, I nearly finished taking off the old wall paper today. They are not the greatest walls for just paint and need to be lined.
Then we have to get furniture and belongings out of store and unpack them, put pictures up.
Still on course for opening towards end may.

This week we are putting up rail and one pair of curtains after supper every night.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 12, 2014, 03:43:09 am
Still sounds like a tight schedule DJ but you have come so far.  You must feel your fitness has benefited as you are always on the go. I woke up in the middle of the night ladt night as i suddenly remembered i had put the hose on my lime tree and forgotten to switch it off. Fortunately only on a trickle but probably didnt need many hours especially as we are being asked to conserve.
Stay positive i think you are amazing.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 12, 2014, 03:56:14 am
I am enjoying my first day alone at home for....a long time. FS at mums, DH at office ( his is unusual as often working from home, DD1 at work, started 2 weeks ago after 5 years at Uni and DD2 at uni ( will be home at 1.30).
It is just lovely.
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Post by: judydawn on March 12, 2014, 04:54:21 am
Enjoy the serenity Denise.  I'm sure you'll be pleased when they come back home though.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 12, 2014, 04:57:14 am
Judy, DH home again. Yes i love them all dearly but maybe a couple more hours!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 12, 2014, 06:05:06 am
I'm sure you will get some more time one day Bedlam.

I have Wednesdays usually when DH goes to car club and DD is at work.
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Post by: obbie on March 12, 2014, 06:06:49 am
Feeling better today, after doctors yesterday.. :)
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Post by: mab19 on March 12, 2014, 06:12:05 am
Robyn, glad today was a better day for you.
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Post by: Emme on March 12, 2014, 07:31:31 am
Obbie, glad you are feeling better, take care  :)

DJ, you are doing an amazing job  :)
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Post by: mab19 on March 12, 2014, 08:15:05 am
It's been a busy day today with cooking, meetings and appointments. 

I'm on my second glass of wine now and feeling a little mellow :D :D
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Post by: Emme on March 12, 2014, 08:34:49 am
Mab, you probably deserve a third glass too  ;) :D ;D
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Post by: astarra on March 12, 2014, 10:25:24 am
Keep up the great work DJ.  :-*
Hope those unwell are feeling better.  :-*

Just a typical Wednesday here - early learning 9-10:30, then tired but brain-ticking-very-fast daughters to contend with  :-))
Housework, paid the month's bills, re-organized my visitor serving ware cupboard.... nothing exciting.  :)
Still feel happy and contented with the day's accomplishments tho.  ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 12, 2014, 11:16:10 am
You have achieved heaps Astarra so should feel happy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 12, 2014, 06:57:49 pm
Finally finished my rocking chair.I had finished the weaving a few weeks ago but it's taken me ages to finish off all the ends and plug each hole.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/04eceadb5237e325f8f2091e3c0e6247.jpg)
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Post by: Emme on March 12, 2014, 07:40:27 pm
That is beautifully done CC a very professional job.   ;D   What is your next project ?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 12, 2014, 08:17:49 pm
Thanks Marie.I bought a child's chair at auction which needed a bit of TLC.DH has repaired it by turning a new spindle for the side that was broken and I will cane the seat.It will become a chair for Louis ;D
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Post by: droverjess on March 12, 2014, 08:43:58 pm
Brilliant chair CC, so glad to see it.
Today have achieved a lot of small jobs, painted side of bath, undercoated bathroom door frame and a strip of wood on another door. Cleaned all the paint brushes from wax oil, stain and paint.
Waxed a wooden bed head with wax polish twice to match colour with bedside tables and chest of drawers. Can't tell til daylight if it needs another coat.
Vacuumed downstairs for sawdust and the landing floorboards to save the new carpets, and finished taking the old wall paper off in the loo.
Decorator hopefully will re paper on Friday. Then I can paint it. We have one man for one day only left in decorating budget!!!
No curtains up tonight, but that's ok.

Loving the lighter days, I get more done and the animals are twice a day for me now at the mo since we put automatic water for the cow. I also turned her out to eat grass today for a change.
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Post by: gertbysea on March 12, 2014, 08:55:29 pm
Lovely to read your post DJ. We are all seeing a bit of light at the end of the long miserable winter for you. Any flowers popping up yet?

Beautiful rocker CC. Very desirable.

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on March 12, 2014, 09:28:01 pm
Will hope for sunny day and tAke pics gert.
The light was great last night for a photo, but I was too busy to catch it.
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Post by: obbie on March 13, 2014, 12:45:36 am
sounds like it is all coming together Jess.
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Post by: Halex on March 13, 2014, 04:19:26 am
Great work DJ, very exciting when you open :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 13, 2014, 06:08:26 am
CC the rocker looks very comfortable. Well done.
DJ one day you may look back at all this and chuckle, maybe??

This morning we went to Sculptures by the Sea down at Cottelsoe. We thoroughly enjoyed it as the sun wasn't shining even though it was still warm. There were all sorts of things.  
Quite a few caught my eye.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/13/4ehame9a.jpg)
This one with the Barbie's had a lot of little girls around it. I'm not sure if they were fascinated or distressed.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/13/a6u4a3ej.jpg)
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Post by: droverjess on March 13, 2014, 07:00:48 am
Eugh.... The barbie pic is .... Distressing...... Sort of well just eugh.... Horrible.
In the flesh so to speak it must have been worse.

Very early start today DH left already, been up an hour.
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Post by: judydawn on March 13, 2014, 07:53:35 am
CC, you are right now for your old age.  I can just see you sitting in that beautifully restored rocker with a cuppa and your iPad LOL.
Interesting sculptures Cookie, not sure where they're heading with poor Barbie.
Slowly eliminating jobs DJ, the worse one would be cleaning paint brushes.
Out to lunch with a friend today then visited SIL & BIL before visiting Geoff much later in the day than usual.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 13, 2014, 08:38:52 am
More tasks to tick off DJ. Well done.
CC, you and DH are a clever couple. That chair is Just perfect. Clever lady.
Cookie, we had planned to go last night and then ran out of steam. Did the goon bag dominate? Perfect day for it today.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 13, 2014, 08:43:46 am
Thanks girls :-* It was a labour of love :D :D

Interesting sculpture of the Barbie dolls Cookie :-\ To me it looks as though they are on a commando crawl over the wire  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 13, 2014, 09:22:49 am
I like the idea of the Barbie's being on a commando crawl CC. It's better than them all being 'hung' up there.

Bedlam the 'goon' bag is down near the groyne. It is rather good. Quite unusual.
Here is a better photo of it.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/13/a9eganam.jpg)
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 13, 2014, 10:52:00 am
Wow CC. Great job on the rocker. It looks very professional.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 13, 2014, 12:51:15 pm
Thanks Cookie, looks like it is superimposed.
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Post by: mab19 on March 13, 2014, 10:02:01 pm
Nice work on the chair CC, it looks good.
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Post by: jeninwa on March 14, 2014, 03:36:26 am
Love the chair CC it looks great.

Wednesday night DD and I did a cup cake decorating class, we had so much fun, and are planning on doing another class.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/14/9u3asuda.jpg)
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Post by: Wonder on March 14, 2014, 03:45:05 am
CC the chair looks great, I'm sure you will enjoy spending some nice quite time in there

Jeninwa, the cupcakes look great - to good to eat.
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Post by: Yvette on March 14, 2014, 04:04:38 am
Chair looks great CC

Jen cupcakes look cute well done
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Post by: judydawn on March 14, 2014, 04:05:27 am
Nice decorating Jen, honing your skills for future grandchildren?
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Post by: Nikkit on March 14, 2014, 04:48:16 am
Nice cakes Jen.

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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 14, 2014, 05:37:04 am
Wow CC! Wow Jen!

Beautiful chair. Gorgeous cupcakes :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 14, 2014, 06:41:01 am
Jeninwa you clever girls. Well done, they look great.
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Post by: mab19 on March 14, 2014, 06:48:26 am
Nice decorating Jeninwa your cakes look great.
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Post by: Katiej on March 14, 2014, 08:49:47 am
CC and Jen you are both very talented.
Great chair and lovely cupcakes.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 14, 2014, 08:51:50 am
Thanks girls :-* :-*
Beautiful cupcakes Jen. 8) I would love to do the same class with my DD.
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Post by: droverjess on March 14, 2014, 09:20:42 am
Lovely chair and cup cakes....
Sit on chair with T and eat cup cakes.....  ;D
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Post by: troupie on March 14, 2014, 10:10:50 am
Cupcakes look great; would love to be able to decorate for the GCs. I just plonk a bit of icing on the top and hide it with coconut.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 14, 2014, 11:03:13 am
I used to use 100's and 1000's Troupie.  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 14, 2014, 12:23:49 pm
Love the cupcakes Jen. Your in Maddy's league now!
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 14, 2014, 08:45:57 pm
Great cupcakes Jen. Beautiful chair CC.

Taking E to tennis this morning. We went to see the basketball last night. No other plans. Baking is definitely back on the agenda as is cleaning the house and tidying up the yard!
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Post by: obbie on March 14, 2014, 09:11:39 pm
shopping and cooking.... :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 14, 2014, 11:40:45 pm
Glad you are feeling better Robyn. You are back doing your two fav things!
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Post by: obbie on March 15, 2014, 05:17:14 am
thanks Kimmy, I feel much much better after the doctors visit on Tuesday.

back to normal old me again. :D :D :D  Kids think so too.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 15, 2014, 06:15:20 am
We have been down to the crabfest this morning.  All that extreme sport as puffed me out!
Jen those cakes look great. Where did you do the course?
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Post by: cookie1 on March 15, 2014, 06:42:47 am
I guess it was crowded Bedlam. Did you eat any crabs?
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Post by: Bedlam on March 15, 2014, 06:46:55 am
No unfortunately Cookie, we had FS with us who wouldnt tolerate waiting.  It was fairly busy and very enjoyable. Lots of different exciting busy sports to watch. I am sure we wouldnt have bothered had Leo not been with us but  will definetly go again.  It showcases Mandurah beautifully with activity on both sides of the estuary. Even better for it not too hot.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 15, 2014, 06:49:34 am
It sounds festive. As you say the weather is beautiful.
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Post by: mab19 on March 15, 2014, 08:08:14 am
Spent the afternoon on DS patio with a glass of wine and watching the native birds.  Nice and relaxing.
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Post by: jeninwa on March 16, 2014, 02:07:56 am
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Jen those cakes look great. Where did you do the course?

Thanks everyone, we did the course in Duncraig it's called Just cakes, they do day and evening classes, we bought scoopon vouchers, was a great saving, but we would be happy to pay full price next time. DD and I have done a few classes over the years and this would have to be the best one, they are so helpful and friendly.
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Post by: mab19 on March 16, 2014, 05:05:20 am
Out to lunch today with all the family for 12 year old GDs birthday.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 16, 2014, 09:15:25 am
I've spent most of the afternoon in the local hospital's emergency again. DD wasn't well and went to a GP after hours and they sent her to ED saying she has appendicitis. Some hours later they say I don't think so, but don't know what it is.  This is the 3 rd time she has had it.
We were to fly to Melbourne tomorrow so I have just popped home to cancel the flights and hotel. It was a surprise for me as they only told me about the trip a couple of days ago.
Not too disappointed, just need DD to get well.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 16, 2014, 09:18:38 am
I hope your DD gets well soon Cookie :-* :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 16, 2014, 09:49:18 am
Oh cookie that's a shame. Hoping dd feels better soon and they can get to the bottom of her problems.
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Post by: gertbysea on March 16, 2014, 09:53:34 am
Cookie so sorry about DD. Needs  investigating to get  a diagonosis . Melbourne ain't going anywhere so you will get there again.

Gert
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Post by: Katiej on March 16, 2014, 10:18:57 am
Oh Cookie, awful news. I hope they can find out what is wrong with DD this time.
You will both enjoy a holiday when she is better, take care xx
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Post by: Bedlam on March 16, 2014, 10:30:46 am
Sorry to hear of your DD poor health again.  It is worrying when you dont kniw why or what.
More holidays to come.  Poor DD must feel awful spoiling a lovely surprise. Tell her to get better quickly.
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Post by: judydawn on March 16, 2014, 10:56:54 am
Glad to hear DD is in hospital Cookie, they must get to the bottom of it this time.  Probably a good thing it happened today, no-one wants to be ill whilst on holiday.  Sending best wishes your way and hoping DD gets the answers she needs. xxxxx
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Post by: cookie1 on March 16, 2014, 12:00:12 pm
Thanks all. She has pain killers and they will do an ultra sound tomorrow.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 16, 2014, 12:01:31 pm
Sorry to hear Cookie. Hopefully you have answers tomorrow.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 16, 2014, 03:01:31 pm
Cookie, hope you can get answers soon and DD gets the appropriate treatment xx
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Post by: droverjess on March 16, 2014, 08:58:56 pm
So sorry to read this. Hope for good news soon and Gert is right Melbourne will still be waiting for you IDC.
Hope dd feels better soon and they can work out what is going on.
Take care, big hugs.
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Post by: Yvette on March 16, 2014, 10:07:57 pm
Cookie big hugs hope DD gets better soon  :-* :-*
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Post by: mab19 on March 17, 2014, 12:22:25 am
Sorry to hear about our DD cookie.  I hope she recovers soon and they find out what the problem is.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 17, 2014, 02:02:32 am
hope the drs find out the underlying cause so she can be on the road to recovery. it must be very worrying for you in the meantime.
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Post by: astarra on March 17, 2014, 02:32:45 am
Hugs to you and your DD Cookie.  :-*
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Post by: Nikkit on March 17, 2014, 03:18:51 am
Hugs to you and DD Cookie.
Check for a cyst on her ovary, when they burst it is not a happy day to say the least. Very similar spot to the appendix (well mine was)
Hope all will be ok, don't take "hmmm we're not too sure, go home" for an answer.
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Post by: obbie on March 17, 2014, 03:42:10 am
Hope DD gets better soon Cookie
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Post by: troupie on March 17, 2014, 10:20:59 am
Hope all is well soon for your daughter and you can try for another holiday.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 17, 2014, 11:02:01 am
Thanks again friends. Also your wise words Nikkit. She went and had a chat to her GP today. He thinks appendicitis too. She has an appointment with a surgeon she saw last year in 2 weeks. So we will go from there. He said last year he would operate but DD chose not to go ahead unless she got another attack. So here we are.
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Post by: droverjess on March 17, 2014, 07:31:16 pm
Good to hear that DD is being helped Cookie, but isn't two weeks a long wait for suspected appendicitis. Don't want to alarm. Only asking as my brother had a burst one and was dangerously ill with peritonitis. Hoping all will be well.
I used to work in a school, the nurse always said if the pain is so bad that you can't touch the patient's stomach at all then rush to hospital as that is appendicitis.

Progress on the laminate floor today, but still not done. The fridge is out and because  of where It s DH won't now fit in the kitchen.  there is sawdust everywhere again.....
Decorator's came back papered downstairs loo walls and ceiling with lining paper to disguise bad walls. I shall paint it now as the decorating budget is now blown.
I kept out of the house and planted more plants: pansies, stocks and some of my gathered self set perennials from last year. I sowed poppy seeds and weeded. Also knocked out of the holly tree an old pigeons nest. It is right beside the veg garden and not a good idea for them to be there. Although empty it looks as if it'd been used many times so I shall keep an eye on those branches and keep knocking down twigs until they get the message that they must build elsewhere.
Can't wait til it's finished. .....
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Post by: cookie1 on March 18, 2014, 05:04:22 am
The work sounds exciting DJ.
Thanks for the warning re DD. we aren't far from the hospital where she was seen. The 2 weeks wait to see the specialist is pretty quick. Her appointment last year with him was a wait of 6 weeks. If it was seen as an emergency the hospital would have admitted her and called in a surgeon. It annoys me. If it is a grumbling appendics why don't they just remove it. She doesn't have the classic symptoms and some of the doctors say it is and others say it isn't.  However that is me and it is not an emergency as such.
She isn't in as much pain today, thank goodness.

As all my housework, ironing etc has been caught up I haven't been doing much. I made some pumpkin soup this morning and some choc chip and walnut biscuits to encourage DD to eat something. I used my other thermal cooking appliance to do the soup as trusty thermomix was doing the biscuits.
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Post by: obbie on March 18, 2014, 06:28:26 am
fun to have 2 going at once cookie...

I hope your DD is feeling better today. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 18, 2014, 06:37:37 am
Thanks Robyn. Slowly improving.
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Post by: jeninwa on March 18, 2014, 09:32:39 am
Cookie sorry to hear you DD hasn't been well, glad to hear she is on the mend. Hope she gets it sorted this time.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 18, 2014, 11:38:53 am
She will if her Mother has any say in the matter Jeninwa.  :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on March 18, 2014, 11:44:08 am
Good on you Mum, stay on the case.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 18, 2014, 11:47:40 am
LOL
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Post by: maddy on March 19, 2014, 01:26:43 pm
Lots to read back on  :o

Life has been busy, and football in full swing again *groans*.....hubby coaching again so lots of late night dinners  :-\
My kitchen has been in full swing....cooking wax & not so many edible treats  :P
Last night I made these candles

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/eb509def4fb4300791ea7f6758b5f495.jpg)
Blueberry cheesecake

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/77da7fc465eafbca36ac9b76849e2b10.jpg)
Marshmallow pie

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/539161ae40ac9b3d4c60c1fa8fb9506a.jpg)
Vanilla cupcakes (hadn't put wick in yet)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/5a5dc0603cbe8c5389e994e171deaade.jpg)
Splice dessert (lime/coconut)

And chai latte melts
(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/a3ab539612cd45eff6104edd1560ed26.jpg)

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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 19, 2014, 02:36:46 pm
Wow! Maddy, the candles look good enough to eat :D

2 of my boys are playing soccer. It was only one boy last year. DH is coaching his team again this year. Late dinners for us as well :(
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 19, 2014, 06:01:20 pm
Wonderful candles Maddy 8)
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Post by: judydawn on March 19, 2014, 10:10:03 pm
Your candles are you maddy and food related candles certainly are different.  You must be having so much fun creating these.
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Post by: droverjess on March 19, 2014, 10:37:22 pm
Love where your creativity takes you Maddy...  ;D

Clearing up sawdust and putting things away in kitchen again.
'Gophering', and returning wrong things, feeding animals etc and went to buy some milk and came back with lots of seeds and plants....  ;)

Trying to tidy up too.... Almost impossible.
Rain forecast again so that will stop the garden work. Colder too.
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Post by: obbie on March 19, 2014, 10:48:05 pm
wonderful candles Maddy
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Post by: Bedlam on March 20, 2014, 01:29:00 am
They look great Maddy, close to perfection i would say.
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Post by: judydawn on March 20, 2014, 02:28:18 am
Out in the garden filling the green bin - pity it's so hot today but one has to do what one has to do  ;D
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Post by: Emme on March 20, 2014, 03:08:17 am
just catching up with this thread,  Cookie do hope they find out what is causing your DD 's problems and she in on the road to recovery very soon. 
Maddy, those candles are brilliant  :)
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Post by: obbie on March 20, 2014, 03:21:23 am
decided to do another business.... yeah :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 20, 2014, 04:38:35 am
What's the business, Obbie?

Mowed the lawn just now. Pleasant weather for it :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 20, 2014, 06:44:35 am
gorgeous maddy can't wait until you start selling them candles are my guilty pleasure :-[
we have one footballer one indoor cricketer and one doing dancing and netball, sometimes I'd like a clone.
bad headache today so haven't done much of anything ::)
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Post by: astarra on March 20, 2014, 07:09:40 am
Hope you feel better soon Suzanne.  :-*
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Post by: mab19 on March 20, 2014, 07:46:28 am
Gorgeous candles Maddy :)

Suzanne, I hope you feel better soon. 
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 20, 2014, 08:01:11 am
Thanks ladies thinking amputation from the neck up might fix it ::)
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Post by: Bedlam on March 20, 2014, 08:18:05 am
Tomorrow is another day Suzanne, hopefully you will feel better.
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Post by: judydawn on March 20, 2014, 08:22:36 am
Take it easy Suzanne, I hope it goes away soon.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 20, 2014, 08:41:41 am
I hope you feel better soon suzanne :-* :-*
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Post by: troupie on March 20, 2014, 09:17:16 am
From cakes to candles and they are just as beautiful as the cakes; almost good enough to eat.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 20, 2014, 11:05:25 am
Maddy I had to look twice at your photos as I initially thought they were cakes. They look lovely.
Suzanne I hope you are feeling better tomorrow.
Today I ventured north of the river to have lunch with some friends. One pair are off touring Australia soon and the others we hadn't seen for a while. We went to an Italian restaurant in Main St, Tuart Hill. I'm not sure what it was called, started with an S. The food was lovely. We also had a lovely chat for several hours. Both ladies own a thermomix.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 20, 2014, 11:17:16 am
Get well soon Suzanne.
Maddy I think you've found your calling. They are perfect and can't hurt our waistlines 😉
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 20, 2014, 01:12:37 pm
Get well soon, Suzanne.
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Post by: Halex on March 20, 2014, 09:09:11 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on March 16, 2014, 09:15:25 am
I've spent most of the afternoon in the local hospital's emergency again. DD wasn't well and went to a GP after hours and they sent her to ED saying she has appendicitis. Some hours later they say I don't think so, but don't know what it is.  This is the 3 rd time she has had it.
We were to fly to Melbourne tomorrow so I have just popped home to cancel the flights and hotel. It was a surprise for me as they only told me about the trip a couple of days ago.
Not too disappointed, just need DD to get well.

Oh cookie, your poor dd & just when you planned to go away again.  Hope it gets sorted
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Post by: JulieO on March 20, 2014, 10:09:38 pm
Sorry to hear of this happening again Cookie.  I hope they find out what's wrong with your DD, so worrying for you.  :(
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Post by: Yvette on March 20, 2014, 10:34:36 pm
Hope they get to the bottom of it Cookie I know the frustration when they cannot find what is wrong as that is what happened to DH when we were overseas.
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Post by: Emme on March 20, 2014, 11:58:39 pm
Suzanne, hope you are feeling better today  :)

Made a batch of Sweet chillie sauce from forum recipe.
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Post by: mab19 on March 21, 2014, 09:29:46 pm
Just finished the ironing and now about to do a small load of laundry.
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Post by: droverjess on March 21, 2014, 09:59:04 pm
Thanks heavens it's Friday night!
Been sorting out surplus stuff to return, stuff to put away in the shed to start to make this house a home, and stuff that we need to finish a few jobs in the next two weeks.
Covered a dark brown dado type rail in the loo with two coats of special blocker.
It looks so much better already with lining paper and blocker, so the finish should be great.

Tidied up a bit, laundry, animals, and a lot of phone calls for this project. Went to see curtains, and sort out more carpet.
 Chasing up quotes for outside, and even asking how much notice to give the removals company to bring the stuff in store.

This is the blind for the loo. I will scotch guard it for waterproofing. DH likes it, phew!
http://www.voyagedecoration.com/country-2-collection/farmyard.php
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Post by: Halex on March 21, 2014, 10:41:30 pm
We went to sculptures by the sea in cottesloe, it seems to get bigger each year. Worth a visit, it finishes monday.
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Post by: mab19 on March 21, 2014, 11:04:27 pm
Love the blind DJ, very countrified.
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Post by: Emme on March 21, 2014, 11:08:28 pm
DJ, you have been busy again.  Glad DH liked the blind, looks good  :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 22, 2014, 01:20:33 am
The blind is very apt for your area DJ, never seen anything like that before.  It sounds like things are going along nicely now, great to hear.
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Post by: obbie on March 22, 2014, 01:30:07 am
cooking caramelised garlic paste

brownies
bread :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 22, 2014, 08:37:15 am
Love the blind material DJ.
Went shopping this morning and have done all the washing. I usually do the sheets and towels etc on Saturday. A hang over from working I guess.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 22, 2014, 08:45:13 am
Another busy period for you DJ.Love the blind fabric 8)
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Post by: Wonder on March 22, 2014, 02:26:10 pm
Love the blind DJ. Sounds like the place is really coming together now and you will see the reward for all your hard work soon. Once you finish and advertising will it be on the internet so we can all have a good look?

I spent all day yesterday flying from Melbourne to Montreal for a workshop next week. Unfortunately my luggage didn't travel as far as I did and decided to stop its trip in Dallas rather than coming all the way. Thankfully I'm travelling to work and staying at the Sofitel so they were able to launder my clothes overnight so I have clean clothes for today. Hoping my bags show up tonight otherwise I might have to go on a shopping spree tomorrow to get clothes for work on Monday.

It's been snowing heavily all morning and I'm enjoying breakfast watching the snow falling before deciding what to do for the day. Not having snow in melbourne I'm finding it a bit of a treat.
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Post by: obbie on March 22, 2014, 06:29:10 pm
Have n Wonder
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 22, 2014, 07:32:05 pm
What a pain having your luggage going missing Wonder.I hope it turns up soon,in the meantime enjoy the snow  ;D
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Post by: Emme on March 22, 2014, 10:30:45 pm
Hope your luggage turns up soon Wonder in the meantime enjoy your stay
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Post by: Nikkit on March 22, 2014, 10:40:56 pm
Trying to catch up after a full day with no power on Friday. I cooked...without my TM  :( and made a huge amount of dishes that I could not do until Saturday! No power here means no water to the house, so the dishes piled up and the dishwasher went flat out Saturday.
Then no phone or internet yesterday (OMG - how did we cope before technology???!) So I went for a ride on my spotty horse instead.
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Post by: judydawn on March 22, 2014, 11:27:46 pm
I hope your suitcase catches up with you Wonder, it's everyone's nightmare that that happens.  Enjoy your week in Montreal, hope it's not all work.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 22, 2014, 11:41:19 pm
Shopping sounds fun, Wonder 😄 Hope u have time for some sightseeing.
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Post by: obbie on March 23, 2014, 06:19:43 am
 :) cooing
grocery shopping :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on March 23, 2014, 10:45:19 am
Wonder, the snow sounds wonderful, but I hope you get your luggage soon.
Nikkit- that does not sound fun ( the power and technology  - not the horse ;D)
Boring day here - washing, defrosting the freezer and some baking.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 23, 2014, 10:54:16 am
Snow sounds wonderful wonder. Bummer about the luggage. Hope you get to enjoy your time there. Work, rest and play 😀
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Post by: cookie1 on March 23, 2014, 12:25:34 pm
Wonder I hope the luggage arrives, it will possibly be easier than having to go shopping.

Today we went to a meeting in Northam. (100km out of Perth). We left about 10am and arrived home just after 7pm. It was an enjoyable day.
Naturally no cooking or Internet  work was done. Trying to catch up now.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 23, 2014, 12:42:58 pm
DH and I went to Rockqwiz at perth Zoo last night.  We had a really good night.
Wonder, hopefully by now you have your luggage.  How beautiful to have snow, enjoy.
DJ, so pleased you are nearly there. I love the blind too.
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Post by: judydawn on March 23, 2014, 12:49:03 pm
Long way to go for a meeting Cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 23, 2014, 12:52:12 pm
I guess it was. The committee for our National Rally take it in turns to have the meetings at their place. This couple live in Northam. We had a lovely BBQ lunch as well as the meeting. Lots of chatting too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 23, 2014, 12:57:11 pm
What a great day out Cookie and not having to cook either,always a bonus ;) ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 23, 2014, 03:24:30 pm
Northam must be a lot bigger than I thought - I never saw you there, nor did I see any vintage cars on the road bar Monaros. Shame, I would've beeped the horn  :D
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Post by: droverjess on March 23, 2014, 09:36:10 pm
Lots of cooking, laundry, changed beds, tidied, vaccinated sheep, turned out the young sheep and the one not in lamb.
Watched lambing live on tv while washing up.
Didn't get ironing done, but there are two clean shirts left over ready for DH.

Tomorrow is hopefully a garden day. Catch up ironing tomorrow night.  ;D
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Post by: astarra on March 24, 2014, 12:00:48 am
Getting as much housework done as I can this morning as I am having a cyst cut off my scalp at mid-day.  :(
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Post by: judydawn on March 24, 2014, 12:13:56 am
Do you lose a patch of hair when they do that astarra?  I've known men who've had it done but they were bald  :D
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Post by: astarra on March 24, 2014, 12:19:24 am
I hope not!  :P
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Post by: obbie on March 24, 2014, 01:09:22 am
at work :)
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Post by: Bedlam on March 24, 2014, 01:12:52 am
DJ you never fail to amaze me.
Astarra, take care. Good dea to keep busy this morning.
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Post by: mab19 on March 24, 2014, 02:38:12 am
Yesterday we collected our caravan from DS shed where it has been stored since our move 12 months ago.

We are hoping toget away on Thursday for a couple of weeks, so today we have been checking to make sure everything is ok and restocking a few essentials.

It will be lovely to get away and just relax. :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 24, 2014, 02:46:21 am
That sounds great Margaret, I hope the van checks out OK and that you have a very relaxing break.
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Post by: Nikkit on March 24, 2014, 02:52:01 am
Have had Miss 12 at the doc as she had a cricket ball vs thumb incident on Friday. She is having an ultrasound and xray this arvo.

Am quietly feeling like the worst Mum on earth right now as the doc said "why didn't you see to this on Friday?" Miss 12 said "it didn't really hurt a lot til now".

Happy holidaying Mab, be nice to get away.

Astarra, hope all goes ok for you.
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Post by: judydawn on March 24, 2014, 03:29:59 am
Was DD telling the truth or just covering for you Nikkit.  If what she said was the truth then how were you to know there was something wrong.  Don't beat yourself up - that is unless she indicated to you on Friday that she thought her thumb was broken :P
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Post by: Nikkit on March 24, 2014, 04:14:53 am
She's telling the truth Judy. We discussed it with her over the weekend and asked if she wanted to go to emergency to have it checked out and she opted not to.
It is hard to tell what is wrong as there isn't any swelling, no bruise, no real sign of an impact!

Lets hope it is just bruised.
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Post by: maddy on March 24, 2014, 05:10:10 am
Don't worry Nikkit....can't tell you how many times we've gone for X-rays after footy....sounds harsh, but unless boy child has redness, swelling, persistent crying or bone at a wrong angle...I don't go to doctors....boys exaggerate everything I found  :P

DJ...it's never ending is it!

Cookie...hope DD's health improves soon.

Weekends candles were Persian fairy floss flower pots, and Strawberries & champagne cupcakes & Macarons....hoping to make cake slices soon  ;)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/d7c4ac5c5098f59f04c6fffe972bbc7b.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/9aec27f89797a0e1b6c2a59a29197c0d.jpg)


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Post by: Bedlam on March 24, 2014, 05:19:50 am
Maddy, once again they look fantastic. I think you are onto something here. A creative outlet that you dont eat. No carbs,kilojoules or calories just lots of fun by the look.
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Post by: Nikkit on March 24, 2014, 05:20:20 am
Yum! Look good enough to eat those candles Maddy!
And thanks for the advice - wise words of wisdom re broken/not broken bones, much appreciated!

Quietly not impressed at the moment - it is 39 outside. Can someone tell the weather gods that it is AUTUMN. Come on, we are low on water, my plants are struggling, my paddocks are crispy, I am sick to death of the weather man/lady saying that the rain is coming (and so is Easter!)  and I am over it.  >:( :(

Time for a cup of "hardenup" with my "get over it" biscuit for arvo tea me thinks... ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 24, 2014, 05:23:15 am
gorgeous maddy :D:D

nikkit don't worry last year my ds came inside and said he jumped on his hand on the trampoline no crying swelling or anything so didn't worry the next day I had a closer look and his pinky looked a little odd took him to the doctors and it was actually broken :-[  4wks out of footy and I felt like the worst mum in the world it happens to the best of us ;D

went and had coffee with mum, sister and dd lovely to catch up but not the same with Lily being at pre primary :(
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Post by: maddy on March 24, 2014, 05:23:56 am
Thanks Bedlam & Nikkit...I think I will go down the road of high tea type candles, including the tea cups I love making

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/b4aab997f501fe1a03bac31e5ad810bb.jpg)

Have had interest already  8)

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Post by: cookie1 on March 24, 2014, 06:08:03 am
Nikkit I hope that there are no bones broken. Nikkit I was sitting here thinking how hot it is, thanks for confirming it.
Maddy the candles look amazing. I dislike candles in general but yours are quite beautiful.
Mab have a lovely break.
CP we onlY went up for a meeting so all took our modern cars. We were in Morrell st.
Astarra I hope it takes ages for the numbness to wear off.  ;)
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Post by: Bedlam on March 24, 2014, 06:11:42 am
Cookie and Nikkit, I am with you. Wonders snow and chookies mist sounds oh so appealing at the moment.
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Post by: judydawn on March 24, 2014, 06:22:58 am
It is ridiculous to have those temperatures at this time of the year, hopefully your nights are cool though?

Gorgeous candles again Maddy, I'm sure you will do very well when you start selling them.
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Post by: mab19 on March 24, 2014, 06:25:22 am
Beautiful candles Maddy.   
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Post by: Emme on March 24, 2014, 08:10:58 am
Astarra, hope all goes well for you  :)

Nikkit, hoping you get some rain soon  and  hope thngs are okay with DD

Maddy, those candles are really beautiful, can understand you having people interested in them. They are really so beautifully done  :)
Mab, hope you have a nice break and a well earned rest.

Been processing tomatoes today, nothing very exciting
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 24, 2014, 08:41:17 am
Blimey everyone has been busy while I slept :D

I hope everything went well Astarra. :-*

Wishing cooler weather with rain for you Nikkit and your DD recovers soon ;D

Enjoy your break away Margaret ;)

The candies are just perfect Maddy and I'm sure they will sell very quickly ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 24, 2014, 12:10:07 pm
Our minimum was 22.? Last night Judy and it is going to be similar tonight. Not very pleasant at all. Our air con is getting a work out this summer.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 24, 2014, 01:46:00 pm
Nikkit, hope ur DD is fine. My naughtiest boy - middle child, of course - has been to PMH quite a number of times. Broken arm, bang head against goal post etc etc etc. Thank goodness, he's resilient and goes back to his cheeky self pretty quick.

Fab candles, Maddy  :)

Very humid tonight. Air cond and fans are running. Bring on autumn!
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Post by: obbie on March 24, 2014, 08:41:58 pm
Maddy the candles are lovely
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Post by: Nikkit on March 25, 2014, 01:04:54 am
Miss 12 is terribly disappointed after an ultrasound and an x-ray yesterday confirmed no breaks or tendon damage. She was really hoping there'd be something wrong so she could have a cast!!  :-)) ??? Strange child!
I have wrapped/strapped her thumb today, to keep her happy, and so she can say she really has hurt it!

Last night was cool-ish, better than what we've been having. I've never had to run the aircon so late as what we have this year. Today is overcast - we could see beautiful black clouds out over the coast. We've had 2 drips and a drizzle here this morning, just enough to make the ground smell lovely (you'd remember that smell Cookie - the first rain smell?) But not enough to join the dots. Very disappointing. I even had a chat to ol' Huey this morning, time he pulled his socks up and gave us some wet stuff!

Maddy your Hi Tea candles are just gorgeous  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 25, 2014, 02:44:43 am
I love the smell of rain. I can smell it way off and people often think I am crazy when I say I can smell rain. Rain on red dirt that has been freshly turned- that is my idea of a heavenly scent.
we've had enough drops to make it very humid this morning.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 25, 2014, 02:58:22 am
(I typed a version of this out yesterday, but got timed out when I got to the last sentence and had to stop to serve up dinner and it disappeared)

On Sunday our next door neighbor left for Phuket for a week and asked me to collect mail and take bins out, and just keep an eye on the house. As I was putting the bins on the verge yesterday the neighbor next to them said they were burgled on Sunday night. They were sitting out on the front verandah having a few drinks with friends and the thieves came through the back door. She didn't realise until the next morning when she was looking for her phone and handbag etc. So...I did a check of my next door neighbors house and lo and behold the front door was wide open  :o so the forensic cop came over and checked through the house to make sure they still werent there and if he thought it had been burgled. No, looked ok  :) He thought he would test the front door lock and so he asked DD and I to go inside and close the door. Yes, it locked. Unfortunately we could not open it then and we didn't have a key  :o Found one, put it in the lock and turned it and then it snapped off in the lock  :o We searched high and lo and tried all the other doors but they were deadlocked also. Cop was just about to call HQ and ask permission to break a window when DD found the switch for the remote garage door and we made a hasty exit. What a laugh  ;D The front door had been open wide for 2 days, and those burglars would have had easy pickings.
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Post by: judydawn on March 25, 2014, 03:08:20 am
An intriguing story CP, held my attention to the very last word  :D  So glad you were able to get out without damaging their house and boy were they lucky duckies.
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Post by: Nikkit on March 25, 2014, 03:18:06 am
Nope not crazy Cookie - It is such a good smell.

Miss 12 said on the way up to the bus this morning that if she could bottle the scent and wear it as perfume she'd be happy for the rest of her life!

CP..Oh dear, not really what you want to be doing in your neighbours house! Hope when they come home after the dust settles that they see the funny side of your story. Hope they haven't lost anything.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 25, 2014, 05:38:07 am
CP what a laugh, part 2 when they come home please.
Cookie, i too love the smell of rain.  It is beautiful down here today. A real nip in the air.
Nikkit, soft tissue damage is often worse than a break and the pain can continue for a long time. Bandage it up for her and make it look the part.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 25, 2014, 07:50:13 am
CP I would have found all that frightening. Lucky you had someone with you.
We had friends burgled the other night. They had left their security door unlocked. He was in the shower, and she was in the office just finishing a few things. The burgers came in, took her handbag etc, walked out the back door and back out tothe front of the house. I think there is a message there.
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Post by: astarra on March 25, 2014, 08:20:18 am
That is just so brazen - what is wrong with people? Seriously, to burgle someone is bad enough, but while they are right there... ??? >:(
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 25, 2014, 08:48:00 am
An eventful day for you CP ;D
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Post by: Emme on March 25, 2014, 09:20:11 am
That was scary CP
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 25, 2014, 09:50:16 am
Not scary for me, it was like the Keystone cops  :D The cop told us to shut the door and see if it locks (I don't think at that stage he had thought of Plan B). I called their son who lives only about 5 mins away and he came and checked the place, he thought it was a bit funny because his parents are always telling him to remember something or other and I think he's thinking he's got a bit of ammo now  :D)  My house was as secure as Fort Knox last night.

I've been quite vigilant after an event where family had just finished having a lovely Sunday lunch, and then this lady walks in and starts introducing herself, shaking our hands and saying how she thought she'd pop in and see how we were going. We were kinda shocked because everyone was trying to work out if someone knew her without an overly puzzled raised eyebrow expression on our faces. Don't know how long she'd been in the front part of the house, but DD took her back to a house about 4 doors down where the 7yo grandson was supposed to be looking after her for a bit  :D It was a wake up call for me. With regards to invasion, I especially begrudge not being able to leave your back door open as it is a security risk whilst you are home.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 25, 2014, 09:51:25 am
Ironing this morning. Eye specialist this afternoon. My eyes are just beginning to return to normal. Lucky it was cloudy today.
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Post by: mab19 on March 25, 2014, 11:51:07 pm
The van is packed except for a few last minute items and we will be off tomorrow. :)

I want to take thermie with me and would like to know if there are any hints for travelling with him.  He will be packed in his carry bag and I know he has to lay on his side for travelling.  Is there anything else I need to do for his safety :)

Can't wait to get away. :D :D
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Post by: obbie on March 26, 2014, 04:04:35 am
Have a great trip Mab
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Post by: Nikkit on March 26, 2014, 06:20:51 am
Hey Mab,, the only thing I would suggest would be to put Thermie up front, (in the car would be better) not way down the back of the van - especially if you are doing any rough roads. Even in his travel bag rough roads could upset him a little.

Other than that, have a fantabulous trip...and I am jealous, hanging out to get away.  ;D

Easter is coming isn't it? I'm heading off camping then.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 26, 2014, 06:28:46 am
Have a great trip, Mab 😄😃
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Post by: cookie1 on March 26, 2014, 07:22:25 am
Mab I don't know if this is too late. I always put my thermomix in the bag and sit it on the floor of the back seat. I don't think it has to be on its side if it is in the bag.  I never put mine on its side, just use the bag and it has done many 1000’s km. have a safe trip.
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Post by: gertbysea on March 26, 2014, 07:54:44 am
I think cookie it depends on how much a shaking it will get. My consultant gave me a talking to when I put my Thermomix  on it's feet on the floor of the back seat of her car. Talk about tail between legs . Whack whack she went!  And it was in a box!!!!

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 26, 2014, 08:43:00 am
Have a wonderful trip Margaret.Did you get those cookies made ;) ;D
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Post by: Emme on March 26, 2014, 08:46:25 am
Mab, have a great trip and rest up  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on March 26, 2014, 08:48:22 am
Thanks cookie & Gert.  Thermie will be in its bag and in the car with me.  I will lay it on its side just to be safe.

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Have a wonderful trip Margaret.Did you get those cookies made ;) ;D

Yes CC I finally got them made.  Decided to do some anzac biscuits as they are quick to make.

I am so looking forward to getting away.  We will probably head for Narooma on the NSW south coast.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 26, 2014, 09:17:08 am
Cp I always snib the back security door when home alone. Anyone could walk in...and midweek no one is around to hear my screams.
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Post by: Halex on March 27, 2014, 12:34:05 am
My friend & I sorted my pantry :)
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Post by: Bedlam on March 27, 2014, 12:35:50 am
Wow, can you come to my house?
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Post by: Halex on March 27, 2014, 12:37:39 am
I know, its pretty impressive :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 27, 2014, 12:39:51 am
Nothing like a tidy pantry, the hardest thing is keeping it tidy  :D  Well done Hally and friend.
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Post by: Halex on March 27, 2014, 01:40:10 am
Already growled at my boys last night, i think they are too scared to touch now :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 27, 2014, 02:05:43 am
Wow, Hally! Sooooo neat and organised. I'm closer to you compared to Bedlam. Can you come organise my pantry next? :)

Did you get new containers? The ones with red lids. Are they screw on lids? I prefer the pull up lids. Faster to get to the ingredients
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Post by: obbie on March 27, 2014, 02:21:04 am
looks great Hally.
my pantry is full of tupperware too. ( Though not as tidy)
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 27, 2014, 03:01:51 am
That's awesome Hally. Well done.
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Post by: jeninwa on March 27, 2014, 03:10:13 am
Looks good Hally, when your finished sorting everyone's pantry S of R can you come north and do mine pretty please.
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 27, 2014, 03:56:35 am
great looking pantry hally :D
it seems to be a weekly chore for me but one I actually enjoy,
housework and not much else today still got a 'funny' head
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Post by: Halex on March 27, 2014, 05:42:41 am
Quote from: BeezeeBee on March 27, 2014, 02:05:43 am
Wow, Hally! Sooooo neat and organised. I'm closer to you compared to Bedlam. Can you come organise my pantry next? :)

Did you get new containers? The ones with red lids. Are they screw on lids? I prefer the pull up lids. Faster to get to the ingredients

Pull up lids. No I had enough just not organised properly. Orderi g a few more and then I am done.

Thank you everyone, very happy. Also happy I have 2 shelves of equipment :)

Sorry too busy to do anyone elses, off on holidays in a few weeks :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 27, 2014, 06:27:59 am
Bad luck for me, I was going to ask for my pantry to go on the list.

We have just come home from lunch at the Fremantle Boat Harbour. It was lovely, with wonderful company.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 27, 2014, 06:42:33 am
Pantry looks great Hally. Hope it stays that way. Even now with just 2 of us mine doesn't last long as DH never puts anything back in the correct spot. Very frustrating.
Arrived safely in Queenstown and now having a glass of on the balcony. A gorgeous evening here. 10 days of relaxation will  be bliss  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on March 27, 2014, 06:44:57 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on March 27, 2014, 06:42:33 am
Pantry looks great Hally. Hope it stays that way. Even now with just 2 of us mine doesn't last long as DH never puts anything back in the correct spot. Very frustrating.
Arrived safely in Queenstown and now having a glass of on the balcony. A gorgeous evening here. 10 days of relaxation will  be bliss  :D


Lovely. Enjoy.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 27, 2014, 06:51:45 am
Thanks Gert we will  :D
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Post by: Bedlam on March 27, 2014, 07:04:12 am
Enjoy Norma x
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 27, 2014, 07:11:15 am
Will do a Denise and will have some forum time as no kids and no tradesmen to deal with each day for 10 hours  ;)




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Post by: Bedlam on March 27, 2014, 07:19:13 am
Just returned from m on the point, met my brother and niece, mum and dad and DH and DD commemorating what would have been my dear grandmothers 100th birthday. She passed on at 91.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 27, 2014, 07:25:34 am
What a lovely thing to do Denise. Very special family time  :)
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Post by: astarra on March 27, 2014, 07:38:51 am
Quote from: Halex on March 27, 2014, 12:34:05 am
My friend & I sorted my pantry :)

Uh oh Halex...you won't be able to stop now! :o
Organizing is kinda contagious - once you start ya can't stop...or is that just me?  ??? :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 27, 2014, 07:40:37 am
No astarra, many of us are like that.  We end up going through the whole house  :D
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Post by: judydawn on March 27, 2014, 07:46:25 am
Did my usual, everyday visit to Geoff.  They celebrate anything and everything there and today was Showdown celebrations.  Those who barrack for either Port Power or the Crows wore their football gear, were served with meat pies and buckets of chips followed by team coloured layered jellies for dessert.  Morning tea was cupcakes decorated in team colours.  

Here's Geoff finally eating his pie once I arrived.  He'd eaten his chips but was saving the pie for me  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on March 27, 2014, 07:52:34 am
Lordy Geoff is enjoying that pie. I would not want to try to take it from him. He has got a good grip on it!  What fun.

Gert
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Post by: Halex on March 27, 2014, 08:10:56 am
Astarra frudge next :)

JD, gosh you wouldnt want to wrestle with Geoff over his pie. Lovely to see they have celebrations :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 27, 2014, 08:34:25 am
How sweet that he saved the pie for you. Very thoughtful.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on March 27, 2014, 08:37:28 am
Lovely photo of Geoff I was wondering how he was going, looks very happy and settled .
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Post by: Katiej on March 27, 2014, 09:25:41 am
Great photo Judy, I was hoping to see Geoff in his footy colours. He looks so well.
He is enjoying that pie!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 27, 2014, 09:27:23 am
My goodness everyone has been busy :D

Great pantry organization Hally 8)

Enjoy your break MF.It must be great to be carefree for 10 days ;)

Wonderful to see Geoff looking very happy Judy.He's certainly tucking into his pie :D

How lovely to remember what have would been your Grandmothers special birthday Denise.A very special day for you all. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 27, 2014, 09:32:36 am
Judy did they give Geoff some tomato sauce for his pie?  I do hope so. He looks great in his Port gear. I hope they win for him.

MF, not too much bungy jumping or jet boat rides while you are there. It is a lovely spot.
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Post by: judydawn on March 27, 2014, 09:33:26 am
He can eat pies and pasties without sauce Cookie, unlike me  :-))
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Post by: Bedlam on March 27, 2014, 09:50:10 am
Bottled my cider. I was nervous after Gerts comments but the kit came with a pump. Really easy. I would reccomend this kit for ease of use now 5 week wait until we taste it.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/27/y8atavu8.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/27/ynyga6at.jpg)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 27, 2014, 10:41:59 am
Looking good so far Denise.  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 27, 2014, 10:44:19 am
Party time in five weeks then Denise :D :D
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Post by: Bedlam on March 27, 2014, 11:54:39 am
Just happens that 5 weeks today is my DD's 23rd Birthday and she gave me the kit for xmas. Absolute fluke but happy about it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 27, 2014, 12:02:06 pm
What a great coincidence Denise  ;D
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Post by: Bonsai on March 27, 2014, 12:41:24 pm
Hope it turns out ok Denise - most brews do. I've just bottled a batch of black currant wine and I think it will be really nice. Got a strawberry wine and mango wine going at the moment (and a green tea wine experiment)
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Post by: Bedlam on March 27, 2014, 01:25:34 pm
They sound lovely Bonsai. Mad Millie has done it all for me so should be ok. I think the sterilizing was the most time consuming.
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Post by: gertbysea on March 27, 2014, 08:46:46 pm
Looks a good colour Denise . Can't wait until the taste test . Memorable birthday . God fun. You gunna start another brew?

Bonsai I hope the green tea works out. Please let us know. You can now by alcoholic tea with peach, strawberries and other flavours. Very nice.

Gert
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Post by: Emme on March 27, 2014, 10:08:18 pm
Judy, great photo of Geoff and it looks as though he is enjoying his pie.  ;D

Bedlam, Cider is looking good.  Will be interested to hear how it tastes. Will be lovely for your DD's birthday
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Post by: Halex on March 27, 2014, 10:38:55 pm
Dh drinks cider, so be good to hear how it tastes :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 28, 2014, 01:57:26 am
Ha ha absolutely no bungy cookie although we are going to do the Dart river jet boat through the wilderness leaving from Glenorchy.

Lovely photo of Geoff enjoying his pie Judy  :D.
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Post by: obbie on March 28, 2014, 06:16:56 am
looks like alot of memebers have been busy today.

Geoff looks great Judy.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 28, 2014, 06:21:51 am
Been telling DH about your cider Denise. He is very jealous as that's what he and all my boys drink in preference to beer. My eldest DD loves it too :D  Well done  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 28, 2014, 08:19:22 am
MF last time we were in NZ we did a jet boat road through the wilderness. We loved it.

I have been out all day again today. DD and I spent the day in the city. We had a Japanese lunch and outside the Police Pipe Band were playing. I loved it as I love bagpipes. :D :D We bought heaps of books, some Kiehl's products and I also bought some candied clementines and Murray River salt from David Jones food hall.  I've had a lovely day.
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Post by: judydawn on March 28, 2014, 08:51:08 am
Nice that you are enjoying your DD's company whilst she is on holidays Cookie.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 28, 2014, 09:48:48 am
Enjoy your break MF. Seems like only yesterday you were in nz with mum.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 28, 2014, 09:52:11 am
You have to post pics, MF. I've not been to NZ before 😃

What a lovely day, Cookie. Too bad I won't ever get to enjoy a day out shopping with my boys 😄 Another major positive of having girls 😁
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Post by: cookie1 on March 28, 2014, 09:56:01 am
Thanks Judy and BZB. We get on very well. Often give each other heaps too. We have a lot of fun. I'm really glad she is feeling better.
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Post by: judydawn on March 28, 2014, 10:17:49 am
Hopefully your future DIL's will be nice and will want to go shopping with you BZB.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 28, 2014, 11:23:19 am
I'll try not to be too clingy, Judy. Got to be cool like Gert 😄
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 28, 2014, 12:08:57 pm
Work on my day off :/
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 28, 2014, 03:06:54 pm
My kids are good at shopping but I only give myself a 1hr limit cos then I get figgety and horrible to deal with. Online shopping is ok as I can do homework as to a good price, pay for it, and still be productive for home or work time.
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Post by: mcmich on March 28, 2014, 06:18:38 pm
My middle stepdaughter Katie turned 21 last week. She had a masquerade party last Saturday night at The Supper Club in Newcastle.
Going to work with dad and now all grown up. With her good mate, my son Dano.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 28, 2014, 07:56:47 pm
What gorgeous photos of your family Michele.It looked like a fantastic party.
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Post by: obbie on March 28, 2014, 08:50:31 pm
very pretty daughter Michelle. :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 28, 2014, 09:04:13 pm
Beautiful photos Michele  :D

Lovely that you and your DD get along so well and enjoy each others company cookie. I am the same with my DD's and my 2 DIL's and sometimes do girlie weekends away together. You have DIL's to look forward to in the future BZB  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on March 28, 2014, 09:10:41 pm
Lovely photos Michele, Dad looks very proud too. It's nice when the step-siblings get on well.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 29, 2014, 12:12:34 am
Beautiful mich, nice to have you back
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Post by: obbie on March 29, 2014, 12:14:19 am
cooking, cleaning, washing ( 8 loads done). kids use so many clothes, towels... :)
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Post by: Emme on March 29, 2014, 01:31:00 am
I think I am in shock at the moment, just had a phone call to say my sister has passed away this morning (brain aneurysm)  Cannot believe it
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 29, 2014, 01:41:09 am
Oh my goodness Emme I'm so very sorry. Are you near her? My thoughts are with you and yours.
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Post by: gertbysea on March 29, 2014, 01:44:57 am
Oh Emme I am so so sorry. Thinking of you.

Gretchen
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Post by: chrissa on March 29, 2014, 02:23:38 am
Emme, I am so very sorry.

Please know that hugs and love are being sent your way during this very sad time.

Take care xoxoxo
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 29, 2014, 02:49:59 am
Condolences Emme. Such sad news. Sending hugs to you xx
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Post by: astarra on March 29, 2014, 02:50:30 am
Sorry to hear, Emme.
Sending hugs  :-*
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Post by: Bedlam on March 29, 2014, 03:16:00 am
Oh dear what a shock for you, so very sorry. Take care, my thoughts are with you and yours x
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Post by: Katiej on March 29, 2014, 03:18:24 am
Terrible news, I'm so sorry for your loss. Take care xx
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Post by: obbie on March 29, 2014, 03:37:15 am
Oh  Marie, so sad, my  thoughts are with you, and your family.  so sad.  sending big hugs :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: jeninwa on March 29, 2014, 04:33:24 am
Emme so sorry to hear your sad news, sending love and hugs your way.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 29, 2014, 04:39:27 am
So very sorry to hear your news.  Condolences to you and your family
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Post by: mcmich on March 29, 2014, 04:47:21 am
So sorry for your loss Marie. Condolences and love to you and your family xx
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 29, 2014, 08:31:54 am
What very sad news for you Marie.Thinking of you,take care,big hug.
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Post by: Nikkit on March 29, 2014, 09:58:22 am
Oh Emme, condolences to you, what terrible news. Big hugs being sent your way.
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 29, 2014, 10:24:31 am
So sorry to hear about your loss. Condolences to you and your family Emme.
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Post by: judydawn on March 29, 2014, 10:51:10 am
What a shock that must have been Marie, I'm saddened to hear that. Condolences and hugs to you and the rest of the family. 
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Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2014, 11:03:19 am
Oh Marie I am so sad to read your news. My deepest sympathy to you and all the family. Xx
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 29, 2014, 11:08:16 am
Oh Marie that's just terrible. Sending you and your family deepest condolences and hugs xox
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Post by: droverjess on March 29, 2014, 10:34:26 pm
How very shocking, sending big hugs to you and yours.
How simply terrible.
Am so sorry read this.
Xxxxxxxx
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 29, 2014, 11:06:15 pm
What dreadful news Marie. Sending you and your family our deepest sympathy and big hugs .
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Post by: Halex on March 30, 2014, 12:52:21 am
Oh I am really sorry to hear this terrible news, blood clots to the brain are awful and really not much or if any warning.

I am very lucky and a survivor from them. I have slight brain damage and take blood thinning tablets daily.

I am really really sorry to hear this.

huge hug to you & family.

my dear hubby sends his deepest condolences too.

xx
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 30, 2014, 02:08:34 am
Sisters have a special bond. Big hugs Marie  :-*
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Post by: JulieO on March 30, 2014, 06:45:26 am
My sympathies Marie.
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Post by: Emme on March 30, 2014, 06:47:29 am
Thank you everyone for your lovely words and all the hugs.  They were greatly  appreciated.  It was a very big shock, she was the youngest in the family (60 in July) and we all thought she would outlive the lot of us. Due to retire in 2 weeks time a new grandson 3 months ago.   I guess we all have to make the most of  things as we don't know what is just around the corner.  Take care every one   :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on March 30, 2014, 07:24:24 am
Marie that is very sad. I wake up to us all to live life to the full and don't sweat the small stuff.

My sympathies to all her family.

Gert


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Post by: judydawn on March 30, 2014, 07:31:38 am
That is so true Marie, it is a wake-up call to others.


I've just come in from having lunch with my SIL visiting from Melbourne and all his family, always a lively conversation when this group get together.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on March 30, 2014, 08:21:08 am
Very true Matie all we have is the here and now. We should all live  life the way we want to and do the things we really want to do.
Gert is so right saying "don't sweat the small stuff". Life is too short
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Post by: Halex on March 30, 2014, 09:46:18 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on March 30, 2014, 07:24:24 am
Marie that is very sad. I wake up to us all to live life to the full and don't sweat the small stuff.

My sympathies to all her family.

Gert




I am with you Gert, we now use our best china, crystal glasses etc. never did before, but now we do :)

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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 30, 2014, 09:47:58 am
Quote from: Emme on March 30, 2014, 06:47:29 am
I guess we all have to make the most of  things as we don't know what is just around the corner.  Take care every one   :-*
Very wise words Marie.Take care friend :-* :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on March 30, 2014, 10:17:57 am
Yes Hally  there is no one more deserving of using the "good stuff" than you and your family . I have never had anything in my home for "best" , special occasions or other wise.  My mother and her  mother were the same.


Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on March 30, 2014, 12:14:20 pm
My Mum had her best stuff. I used to, but we stopped it just after Mum died. We are now very slowly working our way through all the "best" stuff. It will take a long time as we don't break things very often.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 30, 2014, 01:52:41 pm
My Mum is the same, i use it all, lifes too short .  We are as deserving as any visitor, no heirs and graces here.
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Post by: Wonder on March 30, 2014, 07:11:12 pm
Marie, condolences to all your family. So hard when it's so sudden. We are another family of making the mist of each day after DH was almost killed in a car accident when I was pregnant with DD, there is nothing too previous not to use in my house and we try and make the most the time we all have together.

Finally back home after a loooong flight from Montreal, I hate missng the day on return. Fortunately the kids and DH kept the house pretty clean and I didn't walk back to the mess I was expecting, although DS's year level coordinator has requested a meeting this week because of some "issues"!! It was great t get back yo DH and the kids.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 30, 2014, 07:18:22 pm
Welcome back Wonder. :-*
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Post by: droverjess on March 30, 2014, 08:15:35 pm
Welcome back wonder, bit of a temperature change from Canada!

I only had one set of china, it's worked really hard and I need to buy new bowls for the guests.
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Post by: judydawn on March 31, 2014, 12:29:16 am
Always nice to come home Wonder, do you get given time off after you've been away for work?
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Post by: mcmich on March 31, 2014, 12:30:12 am
Welcome back Wonder, always nice to come home.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 31, 2014, 12:33:03 am
Was it a good trip wonder? Nice to be home with the family.
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Post by: obbie on March 31, 2014, 03:18:41 am
welcome back Wonder :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 31, 2014, 08:58:04 am
Did the ironing this morning and treasurer work this afternoon.
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Post by: Wonder on March 31, 2014, 09:04:05 am
Thanks everyone. Judy we don't get time off but work is very flexible. I haven't managed much work today but have a pretty big week ahead so not too fussed with taking some extra time today, had a nice lunch with dd and cooked quince paste, ice cream and roast pork belly for dinner.

DJ, it got down to -15 while I was there and was a little warmer with snow a few days, is 31 in Melbourne today.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 31, 2014, 11:15:18 am
Welcome back wonder. Extreme difference in temps. Hoping you can sort DS's issues out and get back to a little normality quickly. At least the weather is good to get through all your travelling washing!
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Post by: mcmich on March 31, 2014, 11:32:00 am
Just home from work. I have had the busiest last 4 hours that I can remember. The shift went extremely fast.  :D
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 31, 2014, 12:10:53 pm
Helped out in DS classroom, folded the washing, cleaned the house and culled shoes. Took DS to library, did homework and stopped into Woolies for a few things. DS was very sad the lady wouldn't give him any dreamworks cards.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 31, 2014, 12:30:25 pm
DH has been dragging me around looking for an English staffy puppy. I'm not a big fan of the breed and am trying to be for his sake, as I will be the one doing all the puppy training as he is away more than he's home. I like a smaller dog than that. I think I may have to buy my choice when he away  :-)) I find everyone else's dog cute, but when it potentially comes down to "our" dog there is tough criteria to meet.
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Post by: mcmich on March 31, 2014, 12:38:12 pm
CP, is there a breed that you both like? With so many different breeds and cross breeds these days there should be something that would take both your fancies.  :D
There is a web site that matches you to the breed of dog that would suit. It's here (http://www.animalplanet.com/breed-selector/dog-breeds.html) one of many.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 31, 2014, 12:55:03 pm
I'm not keen on the Staffy breed either CP.Dog rescue centers here in the UK are jammed packed with Staffies waiting to be rehomed.I meet a Staffy called Taffy went out walking with Chance. :D :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 31, 2014, 12:59:16 pm
I like Blue Healers and Australian Cattle Dogs but DW doesn't really like them.

We don't think we will have any more animals when the current ones are gone but if we did get another dog it would have to be one that doesn't shed and preferably something that is not small. I like Labradoodles but only whne crossed with a standard poodle.  I could probably go with a standard poodle or a lagotto (it's an Italian water dog).
 
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Post by: judydawn on March 31, 2014, 02:00:38 pm
So you'll end up with 2 then CP - one of your choosing and one of DH's  ;D 
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 31, 2014, 04:07:50 pm
JD thats what I said to DH today "you can get one later  ;D". He said "oh great, you'll bring it down to the nursing home?" and I said "no, just the photo" (of someone else's dog). mich my DH has always wanted a staffy, but I have always said they were ugly. When we were going to look at some puppies yesterday he asked me about names, and I just said I'm going to call it Fatso if its a staffy  :D Funny you should mention that breed DD, cos DD2 has done lots of research for her dog and that was the breed she picked for future SIL to buy. She's even called it Rupert, who comes up in conversation from time to time but doesn't even exist yet. I don't want a dog that can't be let off the leash if you are in the park, or have to be worried about dogs fighting when you are out walking. I  know there are bound to be staffy owners and lovers reading this, but its just what I'm looking for in a dog. I even saw a Griffen Bruxelloix in my online travels that I thought was cute. Teacup Maltese look so adorable but apparently there is no such breed, and is a bit of a rort for just the runt in a Maltese litter. You are right CC, after looking through all the pound websites trying to find a dog to adopt, there are SO MANY staffys and crosses. I get a little annoyed by all the dog ads that have the mixed breeds that have to get rid of them because they are moving, and they are quite mature dogs yet they are still charging hundreds of $ for them. Are they really serious about finding a good home for them, or do they just enjoy the cute puppy stage? Ideally I would love to find a young FREE small dog (cute & non shedding) that needed to be rehomed that could get along with my gorgeous FREE cat. I don't believe that you should have to pay a heap of money to have the best cat or dog, and I think that if your circumstances change you should be happy that they go to a good forever home rather than make money out of your mistake purchase.
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Post by: JulieO on March 31, 2014, 08:53:53 pm
Just having a catchup on here while waiting for it to get light enough to go for my walk.  :-\ 

Will be glad when daylight saving ends this weekend as it's been getting later every morning waiting for it to be light enough. Not too long ago I was going out about 5.30am, now have to wait until almost 7  :(
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Post by: Wonder on March 31, 2014, 10:41:15 pm
I know what you mean JulieO, I walked at a little after 6 this morning and it was dark for most of the  45 minutes i was out.
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Post by: Nikkit on April 01, 2014, 12:44:21 am
CP - we're staffy lovers, have had 2 and both were/are amazing little solid dogs.
I truly believe it does not matter what sort of dog you have, it will be what you train it to be. Both ours very gentle with kids, but don't put a cat anywhere near them!
The staffy we have now is 7 and is just starting to 'talk', he cracks us up with his antics and if we tell him off he'll go put himself in a corner and sulk!
He also weighs 50 kilos when he steps on your toes - even though he is only 20 kilos!

But - good luck in your hunt for a dog. It will be worth it in the end.  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 01, 2014, 01:43:14 am
I agree with you CP. Everyone seems to want money for their old "unwanted" dogs instead of just being happy with finding it a suitable home.  I think pet stores contribute to this. I can't believe how many you see selling cross breed puppies for hundreds of dollars.

I think Nikkit has a point about breed behavior and training. I have a strong distrust and dislike for pit bulls and believe none of them can be trusted. However my niece has one that is the sweetest dog and gives the impression that it wouldn't hurt a flea.
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Post by: judydawn on April 01, 2014, 03:37:04 am
A very productive morning here.  BIL offered to come and help me finish culling things in my garage and garden sheds whilst SIL went on to visit Geoff.  I'd done pretty well on my own so far but gee it makes a difference when you have someone to help and who is willing to take anything you don't want to share amongst the family.  I now have a pile of things for a council verge pickup, heaps of empty boxes to crush for the recycle bin and anyone who saw them leaving with a full trailer probably thinks I'm moving out  :D :D  One very happy and grateful chappy here.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 01, 2014, 04:33:27 am
Well done, Judy 👍👍
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Post by: Bedlam on April 01, 2014, 06:35:38 am
Nice to have family support Judy and well done you for culling.  I have prescribed to the organised housewife so watch this space!
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Post by: gertbysea on April 01, 2014, 06:46:51 am
Good one Judy. Had a week bit of a toss out myself  as had to buy a new bar fridge. Putting inside one out and new one in the bar. Has a glass front so should be neat! Found soMe bits to neaten up on the patio but still have to get rid of old bar fridge. Pain in the butt as we have no council pickup.

Gert
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 01, 2014, 09:36:27 am
you'll love it bedlam, I'm a very organised person but I do love her page :D
great job Judy many hands make light work :)
took the kids winter clothes shopping today expensive outing since ds12 has grown about 30cm since last winter he's now taller than me (doesn't take much) I've taken to wearing my heels when out ::)
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Post by: astarra on April 01, 2014, 09:44:51 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on April 01, 2014, 09:36:27 am
you'll love it bedlam, I'm a very organised person but I do love her page :D
great job Judy many hands make light work :)

+1  :D
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Post by: obbie on April 01, 2014, 10:09:59 am
my new website is up and going today for our new  business :)
tomorrow I tart marketing and getting cards out there.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 01, 2014, 01:07:21 pm
Judy you must be almost cleaned out by now. Well done.

CP some close friends bought a Heinz 57 dog from a dog home. It became quite ill a day or so later and the vet bills were expensive. They rang them and were told sorry! All they wanted was a dog they could love and take for walks. Needless to say they weren't happy. The dog home eventually re I burned them.
Take care when finding your new baby.
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Post by: judydawn on April 01, 2014, 01:15:57 pm
Yes Cookie I think I'm there.  I will now have time to concentrate on the garden in the cooler weather coming.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 01, 2014, 02:37:03 pm
We had our draftsman over with the 2nd draft of a new house.  Getting close and starting to feel a little excited.  We have had our block for over 5 years but life keeps getting in the way.
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Post by: judydawn on April 01, 2014, 02:45:21 pm
How exciting Denise! When do you hope to start building and now long will it take?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 01, 2014, 02:48:28 pm
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How exciting Denise! When do you hope to start building and now long will it take?
It certainly is!! It will be great hearing all about your new home Denise ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on April 01, 2014, 02:52:05 pm
Judy, As soon as we can get sorted.  This is the 3rd time we have had something drawn up but this time through a builder.  We dont want double brick which is the most common product for houses here.  We have a sloping block which makes for a few issues, but hey we are getting there at last.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 01, 2014, 03:18:54 pm
Very exciting, Denise!! And you can swap neighbours. 😄What are you going to have instead of double brick?
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Post by: Bedlam on April 01, 2014, 08:32:40 pm
Its a wooden framed home with mixed external cladding.  Next coffee get together i will bring a picture.  We wanted a beach house look and they have created pretty much what we wanted.  Yes its a bit bigger block so neighbours not as close and are much older.




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Post by: gertbysea on April 01, 2014, 09:11:11 pm
Oh boy Denise this is really exciting. I hope we are going  to have pics on the progress when it gets started.

Gert
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Post by: Wonder on April 01, 2014, 10:24:40 pm
Denise, it sounds like you are well on your way towards the dream house now, good luck with it all and look forward to progress reports once it's underway.

Robyn, is the new business linked to your current one or a totally new venture - good luck with it all.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 02, 2014, 03:11:04 am
Denise it sounds lovely. Double brick is so silly here with out hear heat. Once it heats up it takes several days to cool. When we did our last bush stint we had a brick veneer house and it cooled over night. Just lovely. When we built we wanted to do that but the shire was a pain in the neck.  We eventually chickened out and did double brick. They passed the plans immediately for double brick, yet with brick veneer they put all sorts of things in our way.

I can't wait to see some photos.
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Post by: obbie on April 02, 2014, 06:09:54 am
Wonder totally separate.

Taking bookings for next year on our cars for weddings ect.

www.hdhrweddingcars.com

 ( hope I can do that Judy)

any feedback would be appreciated, We are taking some better photos to put up this weekend.
3 cars to restore before xmas.
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Post by: Nikkit on April 02, 2014, 07:11:05 am
The really quick look I just had looks great Obbie.

Good Luck  :)

I have been shovelling horse poo. A job that Miss 17 helps me with every time without complaint, even though we get covered in it as the wind changes all the time and we wear a fair bit.  :-))

Then when backing the trailer into the vege garden to unload horse poo, I reversed along a star picket in my car  :o :( :( and have scratched the front wheel arch. Very sad right now and wondering how to tell hubby what I have done. A spit and polish isn't going to cover it up  :(
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Post by: judydawn on April 02, 2014, 07:25:30 am
Robyn, you can post the details in the Promote your non-Thermomix business here section (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?board=59.0) - it won't get lost there.  Good luck with the business.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 02, 2014, 07:52:12 am
Quote from: cookie1 on April 02, 2014, 03:11:04 am
Denise it sounds lovely. Double brick is so silly here with out hear heat. Once it heats up it takes several days to cool. When we did our last bush stint we had a brick veneer house and it cooled over night. Just lovely. When we built we wanted to do that but the shire was a pain in the neck.  We eventually chickened out and did double brick. They passed the plans immediately for double brick, yet with brick veneer they put all sorts of things in our way.

I can't wait to see some photos.

I think we are in the right location Cookie, there are still lots of holiday homes in Falcon.
I have been doing my  accounts today.  A huge prblem when i  have my cooking mojo back is my lack of desire to sit in front of the computer.  I have been doing only the bare necessity and oh my it certainly was a mess.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/02/uqugagy4.jpg)
Our block and my new car!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 02, 2014, 07:56:51 am
Fantastic Robyn and I wish you and Jim good luck.i don't see how you can fail as weddings are big and everyone lies special cars on the big day.
Had a scary day today here as we decided to do the Queenstown hill walk which starts about 500 metres from the house. I forgot that I have probems with altitude and so started with my usual full on power walk mode. Within 5 minutes on a very steep incline I was short of breath and light headed and had to stop the walk. Same thing happened to me on the Jungfrau in Switzerland. Came home and rested and was  ok very quickly but I was really stressed at the time as I couldn't breathe and my chest felt tight. No more mountain walks for me. Lesson learnt. DH was fine and yet he is a very shallow breather and prone to asthma.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 02, 2014, 07:59:39 am
Glad you are ok now MF. 
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Post by: judydawn on April 02, 2014, 08:12:45 am
Don't forget your problem next time one of these walks crops up MF, hope you returned to normal quickly.
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Post by: Katiej on April 02, 2014, 08:24:28 am
Glad you're ok MF.

The new house sounds wonderful Denise, looking forward to the photos once the building starts.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on April 02, 2014, 08:30:25 am
I get exercise induced asthma MF, which sounds similar. I  get a puffer from the chemist over the counter and it will begin to work within about 5 mins. If I don't have the puffer it can take a lot longer (sometimes about an hour before I'm normal) depending on how out of breath I am. Its a horrible feeling.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 02, 2014, 08:38:50 am
Good luck with your new venture Robyn.

Glad you are OK MF.Sounds very scary not being able to breathe.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 02, 2014, 09:19:16 am
CP maybe that's what it was but not sure as I power walk most days with no adverse effects. The only time I felt this way was at high altitude in Switzerland 5 years ago. Altitude here is not so high but who knows. I started the uphill ascent very fast and had to stop after 5 minutes as I could barely breathe. Will get an asthma puffer when I go home but thanks for your advice and I won't be power walking up a mountain again while here . Was very scary
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 02, 2014, 09:47:11 am
Glad you are ok MF. Your on holidays, you are supposed to take it easy.
Your block looks great bedlam. Hope you can capture the view with your house design
Had a quick look at the website Robyn and it looks great. Very classy.
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Post by: judydawn on April 02, 2014, 10:50:03 am
Just went back to see what block and what car  ;D  You must have added it after I read the first part of that posting Denise.  Wonderful spot and great looking car.
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Looks great Robyn. Picked up a typo in your blog where you talk about make share our cars. Doesn't make sense. Sorry used to be a proof reader in a previous life. Often my posts on here aren't grammatically correct! Couldn't view the photos as my phone said browser not supported. And under why us? Maybe we love our old Holdens instead.

Bedlam house building is very exciting!

MF take care!
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Post by: Bedlam on April 02, 2014, 12:46:18 pm
Thanks everyone, i am feeling excited and optimistic that it will happen this time. Although it isnt on the ocean there is a bush reserve in front so no houses.  Its not all polished and tidy which we love. Fingers crossed.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 02, 2014, 01:46:34 pm
I love the view from your block Bedlam. It looks lovely.

MF rather a frightening event for you.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 02, 2014, 03:23:32 pm
Another chair done and dusted. This will become Louis chair to use when he visits us.DH had to repair it before I got my hands on it. :D
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/1ff4a58c6f3aced4942e935a9ecd4478.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on April 02, 2014, 03:27:32 pm
Well done CC, is it a full sized chair? 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 02, 2014, 03:35:51 pm
Thanks Judy.Its a child's chair,built for small bottoms  :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 02, 2014, 07:20:27 pm
Lovely chair CC Louis will love it  :D

Love your block Bedlam and the car is gorgeous  :D
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Post by: droverjess on April 02, 2014, 09:26:02 pm
The Internet is very slow tonight and wouldn't show me pictures tonight but lovely to hear about everyone's plans and achievements.

After a slow start I did a lot of wood staining in a bedroom on the doors. New carpet on Friday. Tomorrow I must do the last bit in there, the back of the door and the skirting board. Then a touch up of emulsion on the scrapes ( we had stored a lot of kit in here) the Rest of the curtains coming Monday for the landing, hall and one more reception room. Only the kitchen windows left for blinds and have to wait until tiles done.
I also put more white paint on the dado rail in the loo and on the downpipe on the old fashioned pull chain cistern.
Unpacked a lot of our bedding into new airing cupboard. Got clean sheets on our bed. Have managed with only one set for months meaning quick on and off wash and back on.
Pot roasted chicken, perfect for foggy throats.
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Post by: obbie on April 02, 2014, 09:36:25 pm
Thanks everyone. i will fix it INAID, love the block and car Bedlam.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 03, 2014, 12:44:07 am
Beautiful chair, CC. DH is very talented 😃
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 03, 2014, 08:02:06 am
We had a lovely day. Had a one hour walk along the lakeside then a leisurely alfresco lunch at my favourite restaurant here which also overlooks Lake Wakatipu. A wander around town then home for drinks on the balcony. Now deciding on dinner. Very relaxed here but poor DH has work dramas. Such is life.
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Post by: astarra on April 03, 2014, 10:51:03 am
bout to go to bed after a very long day at the hospital.  :(
Miss 9mths vomited blood at 3:40am so have been there pretty much since then.  :P
Yawn, tired now.

She seems ok, they couldn't find why she did it which added to the stress,  :( Glad she was ok enough for them to let her home tho.  :)

Just have to make the lunches and hang a load of washing then I'm done  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 03, 2014, 10:55:49 am
Hope she is ok Astarra you must have been so worried
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Post by: judydawn on April 03, 2014, 11:00:03 am
I hope you have a good night's sleep Astarra and that the little one is OK.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 03, 2014, 12:03:51 pm
Astarra how worrying for you.  Wishing you a goodnight tonight.
CC you and your DH are so clever. Love the simple lines of the chair and the comfy rattan seat. Worth a lot I would think.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 03, 2014, 12:06:38 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on April 03, 2014, 08:02:06 am
. Very relaxed here but poor DH has work dramas. Such is life.

The joys of running your own business.
Your holiday sounds exactly what you both needed.  Enjoy because you will be madly cooking trying out your new toy when you get home.
Xx
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 03, 2014, 12:29:26 pm
Sleep well Astarra. Hope little miss will be ok.
Love the chair CC. Louis will love it too. Reminds me of something similar I had when I was little. I used it a great deal.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 03, 2014, 12:56:47 pm
I hope DD is OK and you got some well earned sleep Astarra. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 03, 2014, 12:57:22 pm
Astarra I do hope the little one is ok. So worrying for you.

We went for a drive down to Cowaramup today, it is about 25 south of Busselton. I made a stuffed Cobb to take for lunch. We had icecreams at Simmos in Busselton and then Millers at Cowaramup. They were sooooooooo very nice. We left about 8.15am and got home about 5.15pm. It was a lovely day out.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/03/ugyne7ud.jpg) the Busselton jetty. You can't see all of it, as it turns right at what looks like the end. This is where we are having our National Meet in September. (Model A)
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One lot of the cow statues in Cowaramup. They are everywhere. They look so cute outside the shops etc.
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Our lunch!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 03, 2014, 01:00:18 pm
Great photos Cookie and the Stuffed Cob Loaf looks scrummy. 8)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 03, 2014, 01:07:39 pm
Thanks.
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Post by: judydawn on April 03, 2014, 01:09:08 pm
I'd love the cows in my back yard Cookie.  It sounds like a lovely day out, we don't do things like that often enough these days.  You certainly
packed your Cobb loaf very full of goodies.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 03, 2014, 01:09:30 pm
Perfect weather for your lovely day Cookie. We love the stuffed cobb too.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on April 03, 2014, 01:46:44 pm
Just got home after a 13 hour day *yawn* and realise I need a share plate for tomorrow and E to be in dress up. Urgh! Thank goodness for a YHiAH? Dip mix sample bag and cream cheese and crackers. That's as good as it gets I'm afraid. Work tomorrow :(
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Post by: droverjess on April 03, 2014, 07:46:00 pm
Oh no Astarra, how awful, hope she is doing ok now, how scary for you all. Big hugs.

Amazing Cobb cookie...

More staining and painting today and phone calls and my garden angels came again for a couple of hours and we had a nice chatty lunch. With  *: red pepper and lentil soup from the Uk demo.
Carpet tomorrow and fetching lambing supplies.
Don't know where the weeks go, it is almost Friday.

Wish the sun would shine we have lots of fog and murky weather at the mo and I have so much large washing to do to line dry. So many dust sheets... !

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Post by: mcmich on April 03, 2014, 08:25:38 pm
I hope your little one is OK astarra.

What a lovely day out Cookie and the cob loaf looks amazing.

Always so busy DJ.
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Post by: obbie on April 04, 2014, 01:17:57 am
cobb looks lovely Cookie.


Astarra I hope bub is ok.
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Post by: jeninwa on April 04, 2014, 05:01:29 am
Astrra hope your bub is ok.

Last night DH and I went to see Mrs Browns Boys haven't laughed so much in ages. It was a great show.  
For MBB fans there's a movie coming out soon.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 04, 2014, 05:55:47 am
Oh dear....hoppy your little one gets well soon, Astarra. You must be soooo worried :(

Cowaramup is very cute, Cookie. I've got pics of my boys posing with cows there 😄
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 04, 2014, 07:02:35 am
Your day out looked lovely cookie and so did your cobb. Yum. Cowaramup up is lovely. My GK's love the cows and the Candy Cow lolly shop.
Hope your DD is a good bit better now Astarra.
We had our usual morning power walk this time along the Lake on the opposite side in Kelvin Heights. We walked for an hour and really enjoyed the lakeside path which was very scenic. Went into town for one browsing in the art galleries. Made a purchase which is being sent home. Went for pre dinner drinks in my favourite tapas bar then just had a lovely alfresco italian dinner. Home now and raining for the firt time since we arrived. Lake Wakitipu shrouded in mist but still beautiful. We had a lovely day. Tomorrow is our last day here  :( but so much to do when we get home as still have tradies to come in and our friends from Scotland arriving on the 16th.



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Post by: judydawn on April 04, 2014, 09:09:41 am
Enjoy it whilst you can then MF, there is no rest for the wicked they say  ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 04, 2014, 09:15:28 am
sounds lovely mf :D

Dr appointment this morning to try and get my contact dermatitis sorted its very painful my hands are all split :( other than that the usual housework etc
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 04, 2014, 09:18:55 am
Enjoy your last day in paradise MF. :)

You poor thing Suzanne. :'( It sounds very painful.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 04, 2014, 09:21:45 am
Thanks cc and yes very painful pretty much having to wear gloves until they heal ::)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 04, 2014, 10:23:54 am
Suzanne I hope you can get something done, as CC said it sounds very painful.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 04, 2014, 10:30:21 am
Poor thing Suzanne, hope the doc can help. Guess you have tried things like pawpaw cream. Take care x
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Post by: obbie on April 04, 2014, 10:35:11 am
take care suzzanne :)
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Post by: judydawn on April 04, 2014, 10:55:45 am
It sounds painful Suzanne and we can't not use our hands.  I hope things improve for you very soon.
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Post by: astarra on April 04, 2014, 11:12:43 am
Hope you get it sorted soon,  Suzanne.   :)
My DH has it....not nice. :(
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 04, 2014, 11:32:41 am
Doesn't sound nice Suzanne. Hopefully the doc can give you some relief.
Nice cob cookie.
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Post by: Chad on April 04, 2014, 11:39:25 am
An interesting article today, on the business that is Thermomix ......

http://www.brw.com.au/p/entrepreneurs/why_thermomix_has_been_the_same_4HCDbRKfLTojDTbxQhPbSI
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Post by: astarra on April 04, 2014, 12:11:49 pm
Interesting, thanx Chad.  :)
loving that the only comment is a positive one, too.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 04, 2014, 12:22:11 pm
I guess by keeping the price the same anyone who has already purchased doesnt feel ripped off and there is no reason to wait if you can buy one, thinking the price will drop.  Unless ofcourse there is new model being released!
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 04, 2014, 12:25:33 pm
interesting article I never even thought about the price changing in relation to the dollar/euro ::)

thanks ladies I've lived with it since childhood only a bother when it flares up and splits and very true Judy a bit hard to do much with out of action hands ::)
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Post by: droverjess on April 04, 2014, 12:50:30 pm
Take care Suzanne .
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Post by: judydawn on April 05, 2014, 04:01:55 am
I've just planted 14 yukkas around the perimeter of my back fences to replace all the messy shrubs I previously had, all offcuts from those I have out the front.  Now, if only I could wave the magic wand and make them grown tall and get their own offshoots for good coverage of the back fence.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 05, 2014, 04:50:30 am
Looks great Judy, just need some rain now.
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Post by: obbie on April 05, 2014, 05:21:09 am
looks good Judy
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Post by: jeninwa on April 05, 2014, 06:34:21 am
Looks good JD and your lawn is so green.
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Post by: judydawn on April 05, 2014, 06:52:57 am
Thanks girls.  The lawn is artificial Jen so always looks green  ;)
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Post by: mcmich on April 05, 2014, 07:05:38 am
You have a lovely tidy backyard Judy. Yukkas grow reasonably fast - will look good against the cream fencing.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 05, 2014, 07:24:20 am
You have been busy Judy. They will look very nice.
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Post by: jeninwa on April 05, 2014, 07:35:38 am
Quote from: judydawn on April 05, 2014, 06:52:57 am
Thanks girls.  The lawn is artificial Jen so always looks green  ;)

I thought it might have been. Looks good.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 05, 2014, 07:55:53 am
Yesterday DH received a letter saying he had won $100 worth of food from Jean Pierre Sancho. A bakery type of shop. Their food is lovely. I've never had bread from there as I usually make it. This morning we went and spent the money and here are our goodies.
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There are the yum macarons in the container, 3 different rolls that we had for lunch, in the box there is croissants, almond croissants, the chocolate whatever's, fruit snails and other lovely stuff. The front left is a rye loaf, behind that is a sourdough loaf, on the right at the front is an organic loaf and at the back an olive loaf. Needless to say a lot of it will go in the freezer. They don't make a lot of breads so we bought one of each they had left. It will be interesting to taste them.
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Post by: judydawn on April 05, 2014, 08:12:05 am
What a nice little win Cookie, some interesting looking loaves there.  Mmm, decisions, decisions, what to have first  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 05, 2014, 08:22:14 am
We've eaten the 3 rolls at the front. They were for lunch. We're going to have soup for dinner so that we can try the breads. We feel very spoiled.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 05, 2014, 08:48:55 am
Your garden is looking lovely Judy.Its extra special to see them as I have had the pleasure to walk around it with you :-* :-*

What a great prize to win Cookie.Fabulous choice of breads 8)
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Post by: judydawn on April 05, 2014, 09:42:30 am
Gardens always need maintenance though Denise, I don't know how many times I've revamped both the front and back but looking now to make it fairly maintenance free as I get older and lazier.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 05, 2014, 11:17:23 am
Wonderful cookie, i think they  were at the crab fest, we had roll, the bread was really soft nd yummy.
Love the look of the rye loaf.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 05, 2014, 11:22:15 am
Congratulations cookie. The food looks wonderful. Is all that really worth $100?
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Post by: cookie1 on April 05, 2014, 11:25:45 am
Actually $102 Kimmy. Not much for the money really. We have had a slice of each bread and liked the olive bread the best.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 05, 2014, 11:30:07 am
Wow cookie. At least it wasn't your money. Now to think what we could all charge for our lovely bread 😘
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Post by: cookie1 on April 05, 2014, 12:24:53 pm
So very true. DH and DD said they thought our SD and rye breads were heaps better. Homemade seems to have much more flavour.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 05, 2014, 12:47:19 pm
Congrats Cookie. How did you win the fab prize?

Judy, you've got a lovely backyard 😄
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Post by: judydawn on April 05, 2014, 01:21:58 pm
Thank you BZB.
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Post by: droverjess on April 05, 2014, 10:17:16 pm
Wow cookie hope you had room in freezer?

Been preparing for lambing, gardening and shopping... See thread... But not very exciting... LOL
Been moving & planting self set seedlings of foxgloves and lychnis to make more colour and appear natural....
Have a load of plants coming next week for the many gaps where we dug out old border plants full of ground elder and bindweed. Trying to make a riot of colour for us and the guests this summer. It is such a lovely place. Have ordered 6 verbena bonariensis. Some to put in the rose bed and border and a lot of hollyhocks as there are none here. I just hope they don't rust.

I opened up garlic bulbs and DH planted them. More to plant tomorrow.

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Post by: cookie1 on April 06, 2014, 02:14:24 am
It was in The West Australian BZB and DD stood over DH and showed him how to enter.
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Post by: obbie on April 06, 2014, 04:22:26 am
cooking of course
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Post by: Bedlam on April 06, 2014, 07:49:16 am
Took FS to the secret harbour autumn fete.  It was huge and bonus for me, i found a new thermie rep. Im now exhausted!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 06, 2014, 01:40:01 pm
Arrived home safely and DS had cooked a meal and put it in the fridge for us for dinner tonight. A lovely very welcome surprise.
He popped in for an hour with DIL and little Sophie 2 years. She is adorable and was so nice to see her. Her vocabulary is amazing its like having a conversation with a 5 year old.
Dogs very happy to be home too. We really missed them.
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Post by: judydawn on April 06, 2014, 01:57:47 pm
Very thoughtful of DS MF, welcome home.  It's wonderful when the littlies start to talk. Enjoy the busy time ahead.
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 06, 2014, 04:09:10 pm
I rode the 3 dams challenge today, 146km of cycling through the Perth hills passing/crossing 3 of the 5 dams in the hills with 1320m of climbing.  It was a brilliant day for it.

I originally didn't plan on doing this but was talked into it by one of the local cycle club members that needed a partner. I'm glad I did it.
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Post by: Bonsai on April 06, 2014, 04:12:42 pm
Den that is fantastic. I can't even think of cycling that much in one day! What a champ, you should be really proud of yourself. Hope it helps reduce other life stresses.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 06, 2014, 05:51:41 pm
Well done DD on completing the challenge,that's a huge amount of peddling in one day. :)
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Post by: obbie on April 06, 2014, 07:03:22 pm
well done Den
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Post by: Bedlam on April 06, 2014, 09:03:38 pm
Fantastic Den, sounds extremely challenging.
Welcome home MF, nice to be back in your new/ old home.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 06, 2014, 09:51:45 pm
Glad you and FS enjoyed the fete Bedlam.

Well done Den a great achievement.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on April 06, 2014, 11:59:13 pm
Ouch, you must be aching this morning Dan.  Well done and I'm glad you had a great day.
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Post by: jo_nz on April 07, 2014, 12:34:24 am
Mmm, those breads look good Cookie. Coincidentally I made an Olive Loaf for dinner last night.  It was a winner, so will have to convert (didn't write the weights down as I went like I usually do).

DD, that's an amazing effort.  Hope you are not feeling it too much today. 

It's a quiet day at home here.  Grey and drizzly, and DD home from kindy - they have shut it down for a couple of days to try and break the cycle of a nasty gastro bug that's been going around.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 07, 2014, 04:11:23 am
Wow, Den! You are amazing!!

Went for a short drive in our new ride as it's such a glorious morning. With a 2.5l engine but only 6.6l/100km fuel consumption, this zoom-zoom is a fabulous piece of technology 😃

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Post by: cookie1 on April 07, 2014, 04:41:33 am
The car looks fantastic BZB. Good fuel consumption too.

DD my legs hurt at the thought of riding through the hills. Our old car copes with going up the hills but not the coming down. The brakes in the old dear aren't the best. Well done on a big ride. A friend used to get passed in his ancient Kombi van going up Kalamunda hill by Steele Bishop (?) on his bike.
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Post by: judydawn on April 07, 2014, 07:05:45 am
Nice setting for a picture of your lovely looking car BZB.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on April 07, 2014, 08:08:37 am
Here we all are enjoying lunch at Birdman Eating in Fitzroy. Chookie, Ral, Marina, Uni, Frank, my DD1 and me. Great company and no parking ticket  :D really want to go back and browse in that cook book shop over the road. For all the  tragics it's called 'Books for Cooks'.
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Post by: judydawn on April 07, 2014, 08:16:25 am
Hello girls, nice to see you all getting together. :-* :-*
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Post by: JulieO on April 07, 2014, 08:21:24 am
Hello everyone, nice to see you  :D
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 07, 2014, 08:22:43 am
Fabulous company and wonderful food - what more could you ask for?  It was all over too quickly, though.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 07, 2014, 08:23:55 am
A lovely photo. Thanks for sharing. You all look gorgeous, even the fellas.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 07, 2014, 08:30:06 am
Oh boy that brought a few tears girls. Fabulous fun.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 07, 2014, 08:42:25 am
What a great photo of you all enjoying the lunch. 8)
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Post by: Katiej on April 07, 2014, 10:19:05 am
Great photo, glad you had a lovely lunch.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 07, 2014, 10:38:17 am
Great photo ladies. Looks like a lovely catch up.
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 07, 2014, 01:14:55 pm
Great photo, hope you all enjoyed the catch-up.   :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 07, 2014, 02:38:31 pm
Lovely photos 😃
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Post by: droverjess on April 07, 2014, 06:17:22 pm
Lots of good things on here... Lovely meet up  ;D, great car, and well done Den.

We had the first lamb born this morning but I haven't even seen it as my 11 day throat bug went acutely gastric this morning and have been in bed all day. Just managed a few dry crackers and some veg stock in a mug so things are looking up.

My plants have been delivered this afternoon and I can't wait to see them tomorrow and start planning where to put them.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 07, 2014, 07:49:51 pm
I hope you recover soon DJ :-*
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Post by: droverjess on April 07, 2014, 08:36:10 pm
Thanks CC
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Post by: gertbysea on April 07, 2014, 10:38:21 pm
DJ do you ever catch a break? Poor thing.Wish I could be there for ya. Not to plant ANYTHING but maybe for the lambing.

Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on April 07, 2014, 10:38:41 pm
Take care DJ, another busy time for you with lambing.  How many are you expecting?
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Post by: goldfish on April 07, 2014, 11:05:35 pm
DJ - total empathy here! Had weeks of something that sounds similar and totally fed up with it! Hope everything clears up very quickly - you and your body deserve better!!  What you've achieved so far is simply amazing - I'm in awe!! :)
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Post by: judydawn on April 08, 2014, 12:10:49 am
Just what you don't need DJ, rest up and get well soon.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 08, 2014, 01:13:11 am
Get well soon, DJ xx
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Post by: Yvette on April 08, 2014, 02:10:07 am
DJ hope you are feeling better soon  :)
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Post by: astarra on April 08, 2014, 02:45:43 am
Get well soon DJ.  :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on April 08, 2014, 04:36:12 am
DJ how awful for you. Lambing will be busy for you I guess. Take care of yourself.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 08, 2014, 05:18:28 am
hope you're feeling better soon dj xx
gf I hope you're all better now too xx

I did parent help this morning, such fun :D and about to head off to parent/teacher interviews :)
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Post by: obbie on April 08, 2014, 06:11:21 am
DJ get well soon.

Spent the morning with my BF.. :D
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Post by: judydawn on April 08, 2014, 06:43:09 am
Spent another couple of hours out in the garden then went to the nursery and bought a heap of annuals for some colour.  Hope to get them planted out when I get home from visiting Geoff.
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Post by: droverjess on April 08, 2014, 08:02:15 am
Thanks everyone. Do not worry Gert friends are planting the plants on Thursday.
Tummy seems bit better. DH reports no lambs this am. Tmro is the due day.

I will rest and just do animals today. All the tradies deferred so painters tmro, plants Thursday, curtains and carpet Friday ( different rooms) Everything is ready I don't have to do anything. None of them wanted the bug, so they happily delayed!

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Post by: Jamberie on April 08, 2014, 09:13:04 am
Look after yourself DJ.
I love annuals Judy, they add such a nice spot of colour inthe garden :)

I'm just about to go to the Louise Fulton Keats TMX Seminar. Different to a demo apparently, her book was good value so thought the seminar might be too :)
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Post by: judydawn on April 08, 2014, 09:19:23 am
It will be interesting to hear what it's all about Jamberie.

Planting all done - pansies, marigolds and calendula.  I may put some more in.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 08, 2014, 09:30:42 am
Oh boy Judy we will expect some pics when they bloom!

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on April 08, 2014, 10:28:24 am
Will do Gert, not sure how long that's going to take though.
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Post by: goldfish on April 08, 2014, 10:41:35 am
Suzanne - thanks.. the cough is still around - just not as bad as it's been for a few weeks.  Honestly, it got to a stage where I thought it was never going to end. :-)) ???

DJ - glad to hear you're a little better.  Do rest up and take extra care of yourself. :)

CP - thanks for the photos of the Melbourne get together.  It's always great to see pix of these special events and to see everyone obviously having a great time! :)

Judy - your garden will look an absolute picture when all that colour comes out! :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 08, 2014, 11:03:17 am
Congratulations on your first lamb DJ. Hope you get well soon.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 08, 2014, 11:58:52 am
Judy your garden will look so bright and cheery. No rain around here yet so no annuals going in.
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Post by: mcmich on April 09, 2014, 05:18:17 am
Glad your feeling better GF. Your garden will look great Judy.


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Post by: djinni373 on April 09, 2014, 11:21:46 am
Danger - Rant following!

Today I have been trying to regain my sanity after having to deal with a certain gov organisation that owes us a refund but is doing its very best to keep the money by throwing all kinds of obstacles our way >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(

I am a fairly even tempered, reasonable person (I think!) but after dealing with organisation I can see why some people totally lose it.
So now the 28 day wait begins to see what happens next. Grrrr
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Post by: cookie1 on April 09, 2014, 12:15:52 pm
That was a fairly mild rant Gayle. I bet they don't fulfil their 28 day obligation. They drive you crazy.
How is the absent uni student going? How is the Mum coping?  :D
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Post by: djinni373 on April 09, 2014, 12:28:34 pm
She is loving living on campus thanks Cookie. I do miss her but I get phone calls every day  ;D. The most recent covered how to tell if an avocado is ripe, do you put butter with it on toast, can you wash jeans and towels together and how can you freshen a musty smelling carpet  :D :D :D
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Post by: gertbysea on April 09, 2014, 01:01:55 pm
Quote from: djinni373 on April 09, 2014, 12:28:34 pm
She is loving living on campus thanks Cookie. I do miss her but I get phone calls every day  ;D. The most recent covered how to tell if an avocado is ripe, do you put butter with it on toast, can you wash jeans and towels together and how can you freshen a musty smelling carpet  :D :D :D

Howling with laughter!

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on April 09, 2014, 02:04:41 pm
I remember the first time DD was batching and we got a call asking how long to cook potatoes  :-\ things have improved a heck of a lot since then.  ;) ;)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 09, 2014, 03:12:30 pm
I have so many funny stories about my DD's and DS's when they left home. They truly were all so naive about life as we as mums had done everything for them so they didn't really have to think for themselves about the realities of running a home. LOL  what a reality check they had!!
Very excited as I just booked my flights to Hobart for Forum Fest. . Very exciting. Qantas had really good deals yesterday so all done here. Now need to book hotel. :)



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Post by: CreamPuff63 on April 09, 2014, 03:59:39 pm
MF how much is a good price from Perth?

Just spent 4 nights with DD1 in Melbourne. Didn't go near a supermarket but I've started making a little box of things that I think she needs. I was pretty impressed tho with the apartment setup. I was going to buy them a table cloth but didn't know if that was too old fashioned as they had place mats. Sometimes tablecloths just seem to "lift" the table to the next level and cover some sins.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 09, 2014, 10:07:35 pm
CP One way was starting from $318 with Qantas depending on the flight times. I paid $318 Perth  to Hobart and $326 on the Hobart to Perth sector. Still have to book the hotel but flights now locked in.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 10, 2014, 06:06:20 am
That is a good price. Last time I looked it was about $800 return.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 10, 2014, 07:17:39 am
Quote from: cookie1 on April 10, 2014, 06:06:20 am
That is a good price. Last time I looked it was about $800 return.

I think that the Red E sale ends today but there will no doubt be another sometime.

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on April 10, 2014, 07:31:32 am
Just  discovered the freezer has completely defrosted itself and everything in it. Joy!  I am hoping it was just the door not being quite shut and nothing else

Gert
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Post by: jeninwa on April 10, 2014, 07:35:26 am
Cookie I just paid $650 each return. Pretty happy with that. As it cost me over $500.00 for DGD to fly one way Hobart Perth.

Just been out for lunch with the lovely Tenina, we had a great catch up.
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Post by: astarra on April 10, 2014, 09:25:17 am
Oh lucky you Jen - I would love to meet Tenina.  :)
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Post by: Halex on April 10, 2014, 09:27:52 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on April 10, 2014, 07:31:32 am
Just  discovered the freezer has completely defrosted itself and everything in it. Joy!  I am hoping it was just the door not being quite shut and nothing else

Gert

Oh no I hope your freezer wasnt full.
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Post by: astarra on April 10, 2014, 09:28:47 am
Quote from: Halex on April 10, 2014, 09:27:52 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on April 10, 2014, 07:31:32 am
Just  discovered the freezer has completely defrosted itself and everything in it. Joy!  I am hoping it was just the door not being quite shut and nothing else

Gert

Oh no I hope your freezer wasnt full.

+1
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Post by: gertbysea on April 10, 2014, 09:29:24 am
Pretty much. Put it on fast freeze and it seems to be freezing up again. Lost all my ice cubs.  >:( >:(

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on April 10, 2014, 09:36:50 am
Hopefully it will be fine Gert. If Ita interacts with you blame it all on her.  ;)

Jeninwa Tenina mentioned that she was having lunch with you soon. That would have been lovely for both of you.

Hopefully there is another sale with Qantas. I do have my refund from Melbourne to use up. I think I may leave it and DD and I can use it. I'll pay up,for the Tassy one.
I don't like Dash aircraft.  :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: judydawn on April 10, 2014, 10:13:09 am
What's Dash aircraft girls?
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Post by: gertbysea on April 10, 2014, 10:35:02 am
Dash8

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/10/e3ybe2u7.jpg)

Don't know what Virgin fly into Hobart but probably a 737.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 10, 2014, 10:46:53 am
According to my itinerary our flights  to and from Hobart and Melbournei are on a Boeing 717  ???
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Post by: gertbysea on April 10, 2014, 11:19:11 am
Yes that is right. I am out of date.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/10/ra7a8asy.jpg)

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 10, 2014, 01:22:23 pm
Quote from: jeninwa on April 10, 2014, 07:35:26 am
Just been out for lunch with the lovely Tenina, we had a great catch up.
How lovely :)
Quote from: Gertbysea on April 10, 2014, 09:29:24 am
Pretty much. Put it on fast freeze and it seems to be freezing up again. Lost all my ice cubs.  >:( >:(

Gert
Good news that it's started freezing again Gert.Sad you lost all your ice cubes :D :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on April 10, 2014, 02:07:33 pm
Last minute prep. Organising skeleton staff and ensuring travelling ones are home safely. 2 to go. Hopefully DH gets home tomorrow!
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Post by: gertbysea on April 10, 2014, 11:48:47 pm
Just had a phone call from DH in Sydney complaining about the rain there. I told him I did not have time to talk as I was busy moving all the outside stuff inside. He said well I will be home tonight and I said I doubt that will happen as they will probably close the airport this arvo and he says why would they? So I say are you watching the news on your big screen at your luxury hotel in Sydney? He says yes. Go figure.

My window washers finally turned up and they said why bother and went away.

We are expecting between 300 and 500 ml of rain with winds between 280 and 300 km.

Gunna be an interesting day.

Gert
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Post by: Emme on April 10, 2014, 11:58:05 pm
Stay safe Gert , hoping it is not as bad as they are expecting.  Thinking of you all
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Post by: obbie on April 11, 2014, 01:43:33 am
The fun of cyclones.... :) just sold a generator..
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Post by: judydawn on April 11, 2014, 02:19:05 am
Fingers crossed for all in FNQ, it will be an anxious wait throughout the day.  Gert sorry you are home alone to have to make sure everything is battened down.  I hope DH is prepared to have to stay in Sydney a bit longer if the airport up north gets closed down, maybe he will be able to get to Brisbane but not all the way home to Cairns.  Scary stuff.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on April 11, 2014, 03:18:15 am
Quote from: obbie on April 11, 2014, 01:43:33 am
The fun of cyclones.... :) just sold a generator..

yes! like the old proverb says, "when life gives you lemons - make lemonade"
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Post by: astarra on April 11, 2014, 04:04:40 am
Stay safe all.

Have just finally finished my menu plan for the next 3 weeks, along with the shopping list and baking list. Every meal and snack planned, should have no need to get more groceries (after the list I did this morning) the whole school holidays.   ;D
Feeling rather pleased.  :)
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Post by: Nikkit on April 11, 2014, 04:35:54 am
Hold onto your hat Gert (and everything else) - hope you're ok up there today.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 11, 2014, 04:40:43 am
Wow! How do you do it, Astarra? I sat down an hour ago trying to menu plan and I've yet to complete day 3. Lunch and forum became more interesting 😁

Do you have a few cookbooks opened and do you scroll back to previous plans?? I need to attend a crash course from you 😄
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Post by: Nikkit on April 11, 2014, 04:58:20 am
Me too...

My meal plan tends to consist of me opening the freezer at about 2pm, fossicking around in there hoping for some divine intervention where a hand pops out and offers up and meal that is already done and all I have to do is heat and eat!  :o

Hasn't happened yet :(

Although I'd probably have a blinking heart attack if it did!
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Post by: astarra on April 11, 2014, 05:15:00 am
I wrote a list of breakfast ideas, lunch ideas, dinner ideas, snack ideas and fruits/vegetables a while ago, use it as a base most weeks.
I do my plans in Microsoft Excel,  one page for menu, one page for to make and one page for shopping.
Then just get to and do it.......and feel great when it is done.  ;D

Really very easy.  :) 8)
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Post by: Bedlam on April 11, 2014, 05:29:52 am
Stay safe FNQ guy.
Men! Gert, and you thought he was calling out of concern.

Astarra, you are amazing.
Nikkit, i am with youand divine intervention!
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Post by: gertbysea on April 11, 2014, 05:33:29 am
What is a menu plan? ;D ;D

Our area  always loses power when there is a puff of wind so have located the candles , found a lonely box of matches. Everything in the freezer is now frozen again. If we lose power then I guess I will have to sort that out again! The kookaburras are going nuts.

Gert

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Post by: cookie1 on April 11, 2014, 05:58:23 am
Gert I think I am going to have some Port for you.

BZB I only menu plan for dinner. We all have the same thing for breakfast each day and lunch. We all eat different cereal and some have toast and some don't. My menu plan has baking on it too.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 11, 2014, 06:12:41 am
I would be hopeless making a plan much more executing it. I never know from day to,day what we will be eating.

Yes have that Port cookie.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on April 11, 2014, 06:22:21 am
To everyone in FNQ, batten down the hatches and have a drink or two to steady the nerves. Hoping Ita runs out of puff.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 11, 2014, 06:43:11 am
Now I feel better. Most times I change my menu plan when I'm grocery shopping. Or it's non existent until the day before. Then I'd start to feel stressed.

Divine intervention sounds good Nikkit.

Cookie, I don't plan breakfasts. It's usually bread, cereal or the boys find something from freezer.

Fortunately we are not having any big wind on our side of the island. It would make the search for MH370's black box even more impossible.

Hope Ita turns wimpy.
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Post by: Yvette on April 11, 2014, 06:44:30 am
Stay safe everyone in FNQ  :)
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Post by: obbie on April 11, 2014, 06:55:17 am
well we have sold 2 generators now. I came home at lunch time. dinner is all ready. :)

we have 3 generators at home, so all good.  all ready for the grumpy Ita to arrive for dinner.
so many people are panic buying, its crazy..

we will ride this one out like all the others. Tae care Gert, and INAID..
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on April 12, 2014, 06:20:07 am
Thanks Robyn. DH 's flight out of Hamilton Island was cancelled yesterday. So they ended up hiring a car and driving home. They followed the army up. Lots of rain the wind is yet to hit.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 12, 2014, 02:24:00 pm
I am confused as how can you drive out of Hamilton Island ???

Unless its different now but I thought it was only accessible bye boat or aircraft.

Glad to know he made it home safely  :D
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Post by: judydawn on April 12, 2014, 02:42:22 pm
Good point MF, things must have changed since I was there too  ;D 
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Post by: obbie on April 12, 2014, 07:52:02 pm
magic, I would say from Proserpine....
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on April 12, 2014, 10:22:35 pm
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 13, 2014, 08:55:14 am
Some drama today. My neighbour - a new and young mummy - appeared at my front door just as I was in the midst of frying rice. She was absolutely distressed and said her premmie baby was not breathing. She needed a lift to the hospital.

So I drove her, her baby and mum-in-law to the nearest hospital. Both the adults were whimpering and calling out the baby's name. My heart was beating so fast, I had to take deep breaths to calm down. Managed to call her hubby who was at work whilst manoeuvring the traffic jams. Whatever happened to easy Sunday drives?!

Thank goodness the baby started breathing before we arrived. Not sure what caused it as they were waiting for the doctor to check the baby when I left the Emergency department. Her colour was back to normal too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 13, 2014, 09:04:20 am
What a terrible moment for the young Mum BZB.Thank goodness you were so calm and took charge of the situation.Hopefully the baby is on the road to recovery and nothing serious.
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Post by: judydawn on April 13, 2014, 09:28:37 am
Well done BZB, I hope the hospital wasn't too far away.  I think the Mum needs to do a first aid course if the baby is going to have problems in the future.
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Post by: Emme on April 13, 2014, 09:58:17 am
BZB well done, your neighbour was  lucky you were home and able to take them.   Hope the baby is okay with no further problems.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on April 13, 2014, 10:29:59 am
How scary BZB! E stopped breathing one night. We co slept so realised and managed to wake him enough to breathe again. I will never sleep away from my babies when they are small. That really scared me. I'm glad bub resumed breathing, very frightening!
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Post by: Bedlam on April 13, 2014, 10:40:17 am
Oh Bee how awful. Glad they have such a nice neighbour in you.  Hope all continues to go well for them.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 13, 2014, 11:10:19 am
How awful. It was my greatest fear when the boys were born. Well done BZB. You must be very calm under pressure.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 13, 2014, 01:14:17 pm
The baby's daddy said she's ok now but they are still at Princess Margaret Hospital.

I'm so glad I was able to lend a hand. Thankfully my brain ticked along today, as it wouldn't have been good to have 3 women panicked.

When my eldest was 2+, he slipped in the bathroom and hit his head against the edge of the floor. Lots of blood. Fortunately I was home on sickie - heavily pregnant with No 2. My aunt who took care of son was in panic mode and giving out suggestions that were not helpful. I just took a clean nappy to apply pressure on the wound, scooped him up and drove to his doctor.

Good to know that I keep calm in these situations. But I do panic when I cook,especially complicated new dishes and if I'm short of time. 😬
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 13, 2014, 01:33:58 pm
Thanks for the update on the baby BZB.
You certainly have a calm head on your shoulders. ;D
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Post by: obbie on April 13, 2014, 09:40:11 pm
Glad the baby is ok BZB..
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Post by: droverjess on April 13, 2014, 09:59:56 pm
Well done BZB, one never knows until faced with such things how it will be. Glad everyone is ok.

I once coped with a MAJOR epileptic seizure on the farm. I had never seen anyone become so blue, stop breathing and live.
As soon as they were unconscious ( took well over 5 mins) I was able to manoeuvre them into  a sort of recovery position (we were jammed in a small pen at the time with a ewe and lamb) and eventually they came around, after I'd finally got help and we'd broken down the pen to make more room. They had no memory of the events at all, and it is forever seared on my soul.
The thing that helped me best was researching it after and knowing I'd done everything right. It had got to the point where I'd thought the very very worst, all the time whilst shouting for help. Do I run for help or stay. I decided to stay whatever happened and it all turned out ok in the end.
First aid courses do help, that's for sure. I need to update my at work qualification, the paediatric one is still valid.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 14, 2014, 01:04:51 am
Wow, DJ! How many people suffered the seizure? They must be so so thankful to you.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 14, 2014, 05:17:19 am
BZB you are such a star. Well done. Sincere congratulations on staying calm, it is is important. The very few times I have been involved in a nasty situation I have been able to stay calm and then when it is all over I sit and cry.
You were wonderful.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 14, 2014, 05:20:32 am
Housework and cooking today. A friend has just arrived, had coffee and now he is doing the annual inspection on the old car. They must be inspected every year. A very good idea.
Yesterday we had a run in the old dear. Went to the polo. It was very hot and there was no shade at the polo. Home for a quick shower and off to a meeting. A very full day. I think I may need a Nanna nap later today.
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Post by: troupie on April 14, 2014, 05:29:30 am
I spent all yesterday trying to finish off a quilt and was really looking forward to a nanna nap but it didn't happen, worst luck, but at least the quilt is finished.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 14, 2014, 12:27:06 pm
A big job Troupie.
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 14, 2014, 01:09:32 pm
Yesterday I raced the Coogee Olympic Distance triathlon. Today I have been working from our Perth Office.  It has been nice working with some of my colleagues for a changing.
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Post by: judydawn on April 14, 2014, 01:20:57 pm
How did you go in it Den?
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 14, 2014, 01:44:06 pm
I went ok Judy, I think I set a new PB but I always think I should have done better.
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Post by: judydawn on April 14, 2014, 01:48:16 pm
I'd be happy with myself if I was just in such a race Den, you are too harsh on yourself.
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Post by: astarra on April 15, 2014, 01:15:15 am
Well done Den.  :)

How scarey re the baby BZB.  :o Glad she is ok now. Just wondering why she (the mum) didn't call the Ambo?  ???  You are a great neighbor to take her in.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 15, 2014, 01:38:48 am
Den you did a PB so that is really excellent. Congratulations.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 15, 2014, 06:12:59 am
well done den :D

astarra I was thinking the same thing :-\

took the kids down to Hillarys this morning for breakfast cost me $85 :o could of made it myself for less than a quarter of the price plus the coffee was dreadful I think they needed to clean there coffee machine but the kids enjoyed it so I guess that's all that matters :D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 15, 2014, 06:32:04 am
True Suzanne, but it is still an expensive breakfast. Perhaps make it at home next time and take it down as a picnic.

Have been on a shopping crawl. Didn't buy anything for me, but I still had fun.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 15, 2014, 06:42:33 am
yes cookie that's what we do over easter cook our bacon and eggs on the bbqs at the beach and take our juices etc would of been over $100 if dh was with us :o
dd leaves for Europe for 7 weeks next Thursday so doing a few things over the next week, movies, zoo, picnics etc and she's taking the boys to the trampoline Centre too so busy days ahead :D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 15, 2014, 07:59:00 am
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How scarey re the baby BZB.  :o Glad she is ok now. Just wondering why she (the mum) didn't call the Ambo?  ???  You are a great neighbor to take her in.
Astarra, that's what my DH said many, many times. I don't really know as my neighbour doesn't speak English well. She is from Afghanistan. I could understand the fear and desperation in her eyes though. Will never forget it
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 15, 2014, 08:01:31 am
Why crawl, Cookie? Thought you'd be skipping along happily 😜

Sounds like fun plans, Suzanne 😄
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Post by: goldfish on April 15, 2014, 08:15:00 am
Quote from: BeezeeBee on April 15, 2014, 07:59:00 am
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How scarey re the baby BZB.  :o Glad she is ok now. Just wondering why she (the mum) didn't call the Ambo?  ???  You are a great neighbor to take her in.
Astarra, that's what my DH said many, many times. I don't really know as my neighbour doesn't speak English well. She is from Afghanistan. I could understand the fear and desperation in her eyes though. Will never forget it

I'm just wondering BZB, if your neighbour knows and understands how to call the ambulance.  Maybe some instruction/training and practice what to say, even if it's just to say that the baby is very sick and needs an ambulance - address and phone number . . . just a thought . . .so lucky you were there for her! :)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 15, 2014, 08:30:16 am
Quote from: BeezeeBee on April 15, 2014, 08:01:31 am
Why crawl, Cookie? Thought you'd be skipping along happily 😜

Sounds like fun plans, Suzanne 😄

I dawdled so much in the first shops I had to rush to do the couple of things I needed to.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on April 15, 2014, 01:06:45 pm
Worked. Well done Den!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 15, 2014, 08:46:48 pm
Just boring housework :-)) Did wash all my kitchen mats though and dried them in the sunshine. ;D
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Post by: droverjess on April 15, 2014, 10:30:44 pm
Quote from: BeezeeBee on April 14, 2014, 01:04:51 am
Wow, DJ! How many people suffered the seizure? They must be so so thankful to you.

Thx BZB it was only one person but I was deliberately not giving their gender.
I was just so thankful they were ok after.
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Post by: astarra on April 16, 2014, 02:51:25 am
So far today I have been to swimming with misses 3&4, washed 3 loads and hung them outside in the sunshine  ;D, vacuumed my whole house, cleaned the shower and now just cooking lunch.  :)
School breaks up today  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on April 16, 2014, 03:51:23 am
You are a superwoman astarra.  I hope you get to relax a bit over Easter.
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Post by: goldfish on April 16, 2014, 04:43:53 am
I'll say she is, Judy!  I read what this lady had been up to and almost collapsed back into bed at the very thought of doing all that in one day!!!   ;D ;D ;D  (just went back and read the comment . . . all in the morning ??? Saints preserve us!! ;D ;D ;D)
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Post by: obbie on April 16, 2014, 04:45:36 am
went home, cooked dinner, made more brownies, now back at work..
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Post by: cookie1 on April 16, 2014, 06:49:01 am
I was exhausted too reading that Astarra. Especially the bit that said you were now cooking lunch.  ;) do you get up really early?
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Post by: astarra on April 16, 2014, 08:04:14 am
You ladies...  :-[
Nope, I only surface 1/2 hr before my girls - I just use as many automatics as I can so things are freshly washed when I wake up (think washing machine and dishwasher here), just don't function in a mess so need to keep on top. I do stay up for about 45min after them tho, to get everything tidied ready for the next day....
In saying that tho, DH and the girls are first and foremost in my life.  :-* so if need be, cleaning has to wait!
This afternoon, just more cooking and cleaning - thorough clean of the laundry (my pet room to clean as it is where DH comes in every night & I think of it as his "welcome home".)  :-))
Also played games which I downloaded, printed and laminated from picklebums.com (http://picklebums.com) website, suit the little girls but probably a bit young for miss 7.... ;)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 16, 2014, 08:52:25 am
I think you're one of those superhumans with endless energy, Astarra. My DH would have to close two eyes to all the mess when he comes home. I have not even thought of welcome home room before. Hopefully the aroma of food would distract him from the mess 😁😁
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Post by: nazar on April 16, 2014, 03:13:54 pm
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How scarey re the baby BZB.  :o Glad she is ok now. Just wondering why she (the mum) didn't call the Ambo?  ???  You are a great neighbor to take her in.
Astarra, that's what my DH said many, many times. I don't really know as my neighbour doesn't speak English well. She is from Afghanistan. I could understand the fear and desperation in her eyes though. Will never forget it
I'm just wondering BZB, if your neighbour knows and understands how to call the ambulance.  Maybe some instruction/training and practice what to say, even if it's just to say that the baby is very sick and needs an ambulance - address and phone number . . . just a thought . . .so lucky you were there for her! :)

a lady we know had just moved from new zealand when at a shopping centre her son dropped his 3 months old sister on her head  some body  called and ambulance  without her knowing it
  and being new to australia not having ambulance  cover yet  she was charged and had to pay  $750 dollars .
 baby was alright  just a bit of crying .
 
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on April 17, 2014, 10:10:29 pm
Work gets in the way of my cooking and cleaning. I just wish I had more hours in the day. By the time kids bed time rolls around I'm happy to just pass out on the couch with a cup of hot tea. This is why I have a mount foldmore. My house is far from perfect atm. But I just closed the door and thought Easter long weekend is all about family. :)
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Post by: Wonder on April 17, 2014, 10:14:33 pm
My house is a bit the same INAID but also trying to have a bit of downtime and catch up with family.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 18, 2014, 02:35:13 am
Washing, ironing and housework will wait for you. Spend the time with family. Neaten the piles of junk, push the mess into a corner or behind the lounge, take stuff from the living area into the bedroom and hide it. No one will even notice.
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Post by: Frozzie on April 18, 2014, 03:04:42 am
We are heading south today going wherever we feel like visiting and kid free as decided the kids would stay with nan and pop these hols ... Kids are having a blast and we are enjoying the down time and gorgeous weather :)
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Post by: Bedlam on April 18, 2014, 03:18:12 am
I agree Cookie, life goes by so fast. Enjoy your children. ( although I have been known to have the odd messy house meltdown).
Have fun Frozzie, you also need time to cultivate your relationship....ahh the balancing act of living!
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Post by: Frozzie on April 18, 2014, 04:13:07 am
Thx bedlam .. We are enjoying the rare opportunity to be just us... Had forgotten what it was like :)
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Post by: Katiej on April 18, 2014, 04:57:56 am
Enjoy the time Kim, lovely to have some time with just DH.

We are about to board a flight to Melbourne for a couple of days away. Looking forward to it.
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Post by: judydawn on April 18, 2014, 05:27:22 am
Helping SIL finish off the fencing at their holiday home, all done now. 
Have a great time Katie, an email is stuck in my outbox. For some reason I'm having trouble sending them today.
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Post by: obbie on April 18, 2014, 06:52:09 am
have fun Kim

we went to Cairns and watched 2 movies, Mr Peabody and the Muppetts
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 18, 2014, 07:26:13 am
took the kids to the beach this morning to do some fishing, build sand castles and collect shells it was a very high tide and pretty much had to sit on a bit of a hill the kids thought it was great!
I made a promise at the beginning of the school year that weekends would not include housework apart from washing clothes and honestly I've never enjoyed my weekends more I was a little over the top at times but when it comes down to it they grow so quickly and I don't want to miss it :D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 18, 2014, 08:56:02 am
Very nice, Suzanne 😃
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 18, 2014, 08:57:26 am
Obbie, have they watched the Lego Movie. It's hilarious, with some very witty lines 😃
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 18, 2014, 09:03:30 am
Have a great time Kim and Katie. :-* :-*

I like your philosophy Suzanne of no housework during the holidays ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 18, 2014, 10:35:24 am
Suzanne what a wonderful decision.
Enjoy the break Katie.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 18, 2014, 10:54:36 am
Quote from: Frozzie on April 18, 2014, 04:13:07 am
Thx bedlam .. We are enjoying the rare opportunity to be just us... Had forgotten what it was like :)

So good your relationship with parents has now normalised  and they can enjoy having the kids  and also to give you a much needed break with DH. Funny how life changes eh? Good one.


Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on April 18, 2014, 10:59:09 am
Yup good decision Suzanne. I never had a problem with housework when my kids were small. I just never did anything much. Don't think anyone even noticed.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on April 18, 2014, 11:25:09 am
We had a lovely day down here at Middleton today and tonight sat out around the fire pit toasting marshmallows tonight.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 18, 2014, 11:46:30 am
sounds lovely Judy :D
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Post by: astarra on April 18, 2014, 11:53:20 am
We went out for a drive and bbq lunch,  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 18, 2014, 12:03:36 pm
Thursday we started painting the house, today was lunch at mum and dads.
Have a great break Kim and Katie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 18, 2014, 03:22:16 pm
Everyone seems to have had a lovely Good Friday. ;D
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Post by: droverjess on April 18, 2014, 05:46:38 pm
Mending myself (hopefully), enjoying the bright sunshine.
Bit of laundry.
Cups of tea and home made welsh cakes for the men doing the garden wall.
One visitor rescheduled due to illness.
Watched three in a bed to look at competition... !
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Post by: obbie on April 18, 2014, 10:27:38 pm
BZB, Lego movie soon. we ran out of time, as nothing else was open yesterday..

Maybee next weekend.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2014, 04:25:49 am
Everything used to be closed on Good Friday, now I notice some things are opening.

I did a stupid thing this morning. I had to bank some Model A money so went up to the local shopping centre this morning. How dumb can you get. :-\ :-\ :-\ Naturally it was very crowded and of course the bank was closed, so into the safe with the cheque until Tuesday. The bank I took the rest of the cheques and cash to on Thursday refused to take this cheque as the person had made a simple error when they wrote it out and initialled it. The bank refused it as it is supposed to be fully signed, not initialled.  The lass serving me was very new so I thought I would try the local bank that is a bit silly and see if they will take it. Otherwise I have to send it back to QLD with a letter and then the poor person has to sign it and return it to me. We will see on Tuesday.
The moral of the story is stay away from the shops on Easter Saturday.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 19, 2014, 05:17:35 am
Quote from: cookie1 on April 19, 2014, 04:25:49 am
Everything used to be closed on Good Friday, now I notice some things are opening.

I did a stupid thing this morning. I had to bank some Model A money so went up to the local shopping centre this morning. How dumb can you get. :-\ :-\ :-\ Naturally it was very crowded and of course the bank was closed, so into the safe with the cheque until Tuesday. The bank I took the rest of the cheques and cash to on Thursday refused to take this cheque as the person had made a simple error when they wrote it out and initialled it. The bank refused it as it is supposed to be fully signed, not initialled.  The lass serving me was very new so I thought I would try the local bank that is a bit silly and see if they will take it. Otherwise I have to send it back to QLD with a letter and then the poor person has to sign it and return it to me. We will see on Tuesday.
The moral of the story is stay away from the shops on Easter Saturday.

Cookie just sign their name. Happens all the time .

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2014, 06:27:53 am
Can I please say "Gert made me?"
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Post by: gertbysea on April 19, 2014, 06:36:55 am
Yup. No worries no one is going to check the signature. I would just phone the person who wrote the check to make sure they did not do it on purpose to delay the banking of it for insufficient funds.

Gert
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Post by: mab19 on April 19, 2014, 06:51:11 am
Cookie, I have only ever initialled a mistake on a cheque and no one has ever queried it.

Out to lunch today with a friend.  No dinner for me toinght I am too full. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2014, 08:32:26 am
Me too Mab.
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Post by: Bonsai on April 19, 2014, 12:29:09 pm
Shopping, cleaning, cooking, just a normal Saturday ......
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 19, 2014, 12:32:50 pm
Painting.
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Post by: judydawn on April 19, 2014, 12:37:19 pm
Home from my short holiday, called in to visit Geoff . 2 days without me popping in seemed too much for him even though he had visitors both days.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 19, 2014, 12:43:05 pm
That's disappointing Judy. I thought he had been coping well before now. Does the home do something special for Easter?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 19, 2014, 01:00:07 pm
Really sorry to hear Geoff missed you so much Judy after only two days.
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Post by: Katiej on April 19, 2014, 01:14:49 pm
Hope Geoff is brighter tomorrow, Easter Sunday with you should hopefully spark him up xx
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Post by: astarra on April 19, 2014, 01:23:15 pm
I think it is nice that Geoff missed you Judy.  :) Hope he perks up quickly now you are home.  :-*

We had a great family day today, lots of small things like taking the girls swimming again, taking them to see a new calf ( at this time of the year!?) Then home where all 4 promptly went to sleep......and so did dh and I.   :D  then we went out for dinner and just got home about 1/2 hr ago.  8)
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Post by: judydawn on April 19, 2014, 01:32:33 pm
He's great if I go in every day for a couple of hours but today he asked his visitor to take him where he could see if I was coming.  The exBIL even rang me thinking perhaps if Geoff spoke to me he would be happy with that but I was only 15 minutes from the nursing home so they didn't have to wait much longer. He remembered that I was away with the kids but I guess he thought it was time for me to come home. He doesn't seem to cope for too long without my visits and becomes agitated.

Weekends and public holidays the lifestyle girls don't work so it's more boring for residents.  I'll go in earlier than usual tomorrow to make up for my absence.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on April 19, 2014, 02:47:32 pm
Bought 2 Jackroodle puppies yesterday. DD2 wants Peanut for when she comes home from Sydney later in the year (and will live with boyfriend) and I will have little Gracie, who I suspect is the runt of the litter but totally sweet. Will be up to me to bring the best out of them, and train them. They are incredibly smart and I've already taught them how to sit. The little darlings just want to please. Last night they barked and carried on until 11pm like 10 dogs being tortured. Today I was able to go to the shops and buy a stair guard and some chicken breast and sweet potato and they were settled at about 7:30. Cat was so scared but she has just ventured inside, albeit tentatively. Will take the introductions very slowly.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 19, 2014, 03:30:23 pm
gorgeous puppies cp :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on April 19, 2014, 03:47:50 pm
The 2 on the right in the family photo are my sweet peas
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 19, 2014, 03:58:18 pm
They are extremely cute CP.I love the names too ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 19, 2014, 04:10:43 pm
They are sooooo adorable, CP 😄😃
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Post by: obbie on April 19, 2014, 10:11:34 pm
cute CP.. :)
yesterday just lazed around, washing, cleaning..

today baking, lazing around. school goes back Tuesday
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Post by: gertbysea on April 19, 2014, 10:49:57 pm
Good combo C P.  Look like lots of fun and trouble ! ;D

Gert
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Post by: Emme on April 19, 2014, 10:59:06 pm
Cookie, have always only initialled cheques  ???

Judy, hope Geoff is more settled next time.  Glad you had some time with GC

CP, how adorable.  Love the names too.
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Post by: mab19 on April 19, 2014, 11:50:54 pm
Cute puppies CC, cute names as well :)

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Post by: judydawn on April 20, 2014, 12:37:01 am
Cute little puppies - never heard of Jackroodles CP but you can see the Jack Russell gene in them.  2 sound like double the trouble but at least they have each other for company when you aren't around.  Happy days CP.
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Post by: goldfish on April 20, 2014, 12:47:16 am
Judy, it was so good you had that time with your DD and her family. You need that!  I know, too though, it's so hard when you're also a very important part of someone's daily expectations.  Part of the advice given by the nursing homes my mother and my aunt were in was to not visit too often during the week :-)) ??? ??? so that the resident in question didn't come to expect to see you all the time and you wouldn't feel under constant pressure to make it in every day.  That theory probably looks good on paper and maybe they're right . .  there was I felt a big "however" . .  and there would be the occasional time when it would be twice a day- even if it meant just 15 or so minutes before work and then a longer visit in the afternoon/evening.  I was just lucky to have everything in place geographically speaking so it didn't take long to get from place to another . . .   Geoff may have really missed you this time, but may cope a whole lot better another time.  The situation seems to change from day to day - if not more frequently!  Thinking of you and hope things are as peaceful and as smooth as they can be.. .  :D

CP - those pups are gorgeous! Really like the idea of the chicken/sweet potato dinners.  Can't believe your DD will be back in Perth at the end of this year.  Just seems like yesterday she was heading for Sydney!  
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Post by: judydawn on April 20, 2014, 01:31:24 am
Thanks GF, they are probably right but it's hard to not go in every day. In the early days it's probably a wise thing to let them settle into their new routine but I didn't even do that because Geoff was so ill when he went there and we didn't expect him to last the first week.  He will have been there for 12 months on the 26th of this month and I haven't missed too many days.  Because he is a pleasure to visit (and not a grumpy bum), it's no trouble for me to do so.  He gets nursing staff to position him so that he can see the TV and the front door and by the time I open the door he already has a smile on his face and is giving me a wave the minute I step in.  I could skip a day here and there during the week but weekends it would be hard to not visit when all his favourite staff members have the weekend off.

You very rarely see children in the home but there was a beautiful reaction from one of the residents when I took the grandkids in on Thursday before we headed down to Middleton.  He has gone downhill badly and is now confined to a princess chair like Geoff but when Amber went up to him, his face broke out into a smile and he slowly put his hand up to touch her on the head.  I haven't seen such a reaction from him since he came back from hospital recently in this condition.  He is so different that Geoff doesn't even remember that this chap used to annoy him immensely when he was able to walk around the facility.  I even found them both in the back lounge room one day, just the 2 of them and it appeared as if Geoff was his carer.  They'd given him the buzzer if he needed help and when I said hello to both of them, Geoff wanted to know how I new this chap's name.  I dare not remind him how he used to annoy him and everyone else. It bought tears to my eyes watching how he now cared for this person and was looking out for him, a far cry from the days when all he wanted to do was hit him :-)).

You are right, this may be a one-off reaction to me not being there - it really was only 1 day as I was back there mid afternoon on Saturday.  The 6 days away in October will be interesting.  I'm going to email one of the staff members though and she can pass it onto Geoff to read - that may help.

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Post by: Bootobethin on April 20, 2014, 02:12:22 am
Oh Judy I really admire you for your loving care of Geoff.
I hope he is settled well enough for you to enjoy your trip away in October.
I have learned an enormous amount from you.
You are in a situation any one of us could be faced with and you manage it with such dignity.
You are a real hero.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 20, 2014, 03:12:50 am
Judy I was gobsmacked when you said Geoff had been there 12 months. Time does fly . You all made the right decision at the time as you can now see. Wonderful that Geoff takes an interest in other people. Shame there are not more children taken to see the oldies  or even the young ones like Geoff.

You have done a marvellous job looking after everyone including your mum and it is great you have "me" time and a busy social life at times.

We will take some photos of us all in October to send to Geoff. I am sure one of the staff will have an iPad so we can send to their address and they can show Geoff.  Work on that! Maybe a VDO too.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on April 20, 2014, 03:19:21 am
Thanks girls, most of us would do exactly the same given the circumstances.  A great idea Gert, thanks for that suggestion - pictures speak far more loudly than words.   :-* :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on April 20, 2014, 03:25:59 am
Judy I feel that Geoff missing you ( however hard it is for you) is a sign that he is well and settled. I have walked out of nursing homes many times in tears, it can be so very hard. It becomes part of your life to drop in each day and I always found it easy to do. However you definitely need me time. Perhaps you could creat a little photograph book for Geoff. Eg this time you could have put a photo of the children, Jo and her DH and maybe yourself. If you had one, a photo of the place you were going to.
You are doing a fantastic job.

CP you have a couple of cuties there. Fun times ahead.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 20, 2014, 04:03:18 am
You are amazing, Judy. Such strength and grace...a woman of substance.

Love the photo and video ideas, Gert and Cookie 😃
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Post by: obbie on April 20, 2014, 04:30:43 am
Judy time goes so fast. 1 year already.

Take some photos for Geoff
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 20, 2014, 12:03:43 pm
Love you puppies CP. They are cuties.
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Post by: droverjess on April 20, 2014, 05:09:02 pm
Quote from: Bootobethin on April 20, 2014, 02:12:22 am
Oh Judy I really admire you for your loving care of Geoff.
I hope he is settled well enough for you to enjoy your trip away in October.
I have learned an enormous amount from you.
You are in a situation any one of us could be faced with and you manage it with such dignity.
You are a real hero.

Agree wholeheartedly.
You are a great example to us all.
Happy Easter to all
Xx
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Post by: judydawn on April 21, 2014, 12:23:03 am
Thanks for your lovely words girls - forum support has been a great help.  :-* :-*
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Post by: astarra on April 21, 2014, 10:39:58 am
Geoff would be lost without you,  and so would we, Judy.  :-*


We had 3 extra kids today til approx 4pm, then the girls got the paint set out and started painting dh's face....which led to us all painting faces,with kids paint (not face paint)  :o Was hilariously funny, all had a great time, but sòooooooooooooooo glad no ond came to the door!!!  :) kids all showered now, thankfully it washed off.  8)  It's fun being a kid!  :-)) :D
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Post by: judydawn on April 21, 2014, 10:53:27 am
Thanks astarra.

Living in your house sounds such fun, I'd love to be one of your children LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 21, 2014, 11:21:22 am
No photos Astarra?   ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 21, 2014, 02:23:30 pm
Engagement party preparations. DD's engagement party is a champagne brunch so I made some plum jam and lemon butter to go woth the strawberry jam I made last week. Spent most of the day making a game called "Corn Hole". We saw some people playing it outside a pub in the US. It is 2 boards 60 x 120cm with a 150mm hole near the top of each board.  The boards are angled with the front edge 7.5cm high and the back 30 cm high. You set the boards about 8 metres apart and take turns throwing 'corn bags' trying to get them in the whole. 

DW said her famous words "it won't take long to make".   :-)) I started about 11:30 and didn't finish until almost 4:30 and that didn' include the time I spent last night cutting and sewing bags.
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Post by: judydawn on April 21, 2014, 02:27:19 pm
Den, you never fail to amaze me with your talents.  The game sounds fun.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 21, 2014, 02:29:20 pm
What a great Dad you are DD 8)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 21, 2014, 03:30:03 pm
Marvellous weather today - big, blue sky, golden sunshine and cool temperature. Just perfect for my boys' first taste of kayaking. We drove about an hour to Moore River, a pretty little spot north of Perth.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/21/egepabup.jpg)

A sandbank separates the estuary from the ocean.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/21/banamyha.jpg)

The boys had a fantastic time 😄
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 21, 2014, 08:38:28 pm
Beautiful photos BZB. 8)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 21, 2014, 11:45:34 pm
It's hard to believe that its almost a year since Geoff was so ill Judy. How time flies by. Glad to hear that you had a lovely time with the kids.

CP what gorgeous puppies. We bought our 2 dogs from there also and our DD bought one too. we often pop in with some of our GK's and always receive a warm welcome from Rose. She is lovely and does a wonderful job. You will have so much fun with your new babies  ;D

BZB gorgeous photos. We are going there tomorrow to visit our son and his family.a great spot for kids.
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Post by: judydawn on April 21, 2014, 11:57:37 pm
What a gorgeous spot BZB and a fun day had by all.

Enjoy your day there today MF.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 22, 2014, 12:39:07 am
Thanks Judy. It's tomorrow we are going to Moore river. Having a wonderful time with our friends from Scotland. We went to Margaret river for the weekend and had a very busy but enjoyable time. We went to wineries, breweries, galleries etc and came home via Busseleton and Mandurah. They loved our south west and today going to Rottnest on a day trip.
We haven't seen them since 1987 but the years just melted away. We have just laughed and talked continuously and enjoyed  lots of food and wine. So nice to catch up and hear all about their family and old friends. Will be very sad to see them go.
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Post by: judydawn on April 22, 2014, 12:46:17 am
I'm so glad to hear you are having a wonderful time MF - people can change over the years and sometimes are so different to how we remembered them so I was very happy to read that your relationship just picked up from where you left it.  I loved my trip to Rottnest when I visited Perth many years ago but never made it to the south east of your state. 
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Post by: gertbysea on April 22, 2014, 01:07:07 am
That is really wonderful MF?  Old friends are the best friends. We are lucky if we have them in our lives.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 22, 2014, 01:19:07 am
So true Gert.  ;D

DH is having a ball and I am hearing stories never before told about his youth  ;)
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Post by: obbie on April 22, 2014, 01:46:56 am
sounds a great holiday MF, love the old stories..

BZB photos look great. :)
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Post by: djinni373 on April 22, 2014, 05:35:28 am
BZB gorgeous pics :)

Sounds like loads of fun MF

Quote from: astarra on April 21, 2014, 10:39:58 am
Geoff would be lost without you,  and so would we, Judy.  :-*
So true astarra

I am meant to be working today but having difficulty concentrating and am being distracted by a certain forum  ;D
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Post by: troupie on April 22, 2014, 10:00:36 am
Great spot it is BZB; we have stayed in the caravan park there and walked along the foreshore. Lovely and relaxing.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 22, 2014, 10:04:05 am
How great that you are having a great reunion with your friends MF.  :)

It's nice to be distracted once in a while Gayle especially if it leads to buying the perfect handbag ;) :D

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Post by: cookie1 on April 22, 2014, 11:50:30 am
I love the Moore River area BZB. I can see why you had fun.

Our 11 month old freezer died last night. DH and I had been going out shopping today, so he did the ringing and growling while I did the shopping. I took the initialled cheque to another bank to deposit and it was taken with no question!  I think the girl in the previous branch was being over zealous.
WARNING.    RANT COMING.

I went to the optometrist to see about getting some spare glasses made. They wouldn't as the script for my glasses is more than 2 years old. I explained I see an ophthalmologist because of glaucoma but they still insisted that they check my eyes. I was furious as this means they will bill Medicare and I have already claimed an eye check from Medicare a couple of months ago. Talk about over servicng. I rang the ophthalmologists office and chatted to them. They said the easiest thing is to probably go along with it!  Just just because my eyes haven't altered in 8 years.  :-\ :-\

Ok the rant is over. Thanks.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 22, 2014, 11:53:34 am
I love this biannual called Honesty.It grows in the hedgerows as well in gardens.I took the photo on a walk with Chance on Saturday.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/b3eab80ca91f1c6c8af1c1ba562bb82b.jpg)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 22, 2014, 11:59:10 am
So very pretty. The leaves are lovely too.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 22, 2014, 12:14:45 pm
There is no end to your talents Den. Game sounds fun. Hope the engagement brunch is a lovely event.
Gorgeous spot BZB.
What a waste of your time cookie and very money hungry of them.
The children started back at school today. Insert big sigh. My first task after I dropped them off, was to sit down and have a quite cuppa as I watched the neighbours moving out of their house. Nearly choked when I saw them pull up there solar garden lights and pack them into the moving van. What cheeky monkeys.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on April 22, 2014, 12:57:30 pm
Back to work. It's supposed to be quiet this week. But my work hasn't slowed.

Den that sounds like fun.
Pretty location Bzb. What did the boys think of kayaking?
My kids were mesmerised by the surf life saving kids drills on the weekend. Mr 5 just wanted to join them.
Annoying Cookie. I dropped my glasses the other day and a lense fell out. I still haven't had time to look for it under my car seat. Another job to add to the increasing list.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 22, 2014, 01:13:05 pm
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I love the Moore River area BZB. I can see why you had fun.

Our 11 month old freezer died last night. DH and I had been going out shopping today, so he did the ringing and growling while I did the shopping. I took the initialled cheque to another bank to deposit and it was taken with no question!  I think the girl in the previous branch was being over zealous.
WARNING.    RANT COMING.

I went to the optometrist to see about getting some spare glasses made. They wouldn't as the script for my glasses is more than 2 years old. I explained I see an ophthalmologist because of glaucoma but they still insisted that they check my eyes. I was furious as this means they will bill Medicare and I have already claimed an eye check from Medicare a couple of months ago. Talk about over servicng. I rang the ophthalmologists office and chatted to them. They said the easiest thing is to probably go along with it!  Just just because my eyes haven't altered in 8 years.  :-\ :-\

Ok the rant is over. Thanks.

Is the freezer under warranty?

Bloody cheek to have to have another eye check. That is the way it is set up. Everyone getting their cut. Glasses are so expensive.

Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on April 22, 2014, 11:13:49 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on April 20, 2014, 05:09:02 pm
Quote from: Bootobethin on April 20, 2014, 02:12:22 am
Oh Judy I really admire you for your loving care of Geoff.
I hope he is settled well enough for you to enjoy your trip away in October.
I have learned an enormous amount from you.
You are in a situation any one of us could be faced with and you manage it with such dignity.
You are a real hero.

Agree wholeheartedly.
You are a great example to us all.
Happy Easter to all

I couldnt put it any better, Judy.  It is good to see Geoff looking so well, where has that 12 months gone!
Xx
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Post by: Nikkit on April 22, 2014, 11:40:56 pm
CC the first thing that got me about your photo was the green!
I am sadly lacking in green here. No rain, no green, everything is vary-ing shades of brown.  :( :(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 23, 2014, 01:34:01 am
Lovely photo CC.  :D

We are taking our friends to Mindarie marina for morning coffee then up to our DS's holiday home at Moore river for a barbecue lunch with all the kids. It's been a very busy week since they arrived but good to see them enjoying their first time in WA. They love it here.  ;D
Their next stop is Cloncurry in Queensland where their only daughter is working as a social worker.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 23, 2014, 02:53:22 am
Such a lovely plan for your day, MF 😃 I wonder if I saw your DS' house from the Moore River foreshore 😄
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Post by: obbie on April 23, 2014, 05:43:45 am
at work, but all good
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Post by: astarra on April 23, 2014, 05:49:16 am
Playing 'superheros' with my daughters.... not sure on the rules but! :D
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Post by: gertbysea on April 23, 2014, 06:14:27 am
MF your friends are getting a real taste of Australia. Winder what they will think of  Cloncurry. That is really going bush.

Gert
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Post by: mab19 on April 23, 2014, 08:09:33 am
Back home today after 3 days away house sitting and dog sitting for DS and family.  It was GD2 15th birdhday and they took her to Sydney to see the Lion King.  She loved it.

Cookie, the arm on my glasses has broken off three times since I have had them and each time it costs me $89 to have it fixed.  It is now broken again and I refuse to pay out any more money so it is taped on with a clear band aid  and that's they way it will stay. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 23, 2014, 09:27:18 am
Quote from: Nikkit on April 22, 2014, 11:40:56 pm
CC the first thing that got me about your photo was the green!
I am sadly lacking in green here. No rain, no green, everything is vary-ing shades of brown.  :( :(
I suppose I take the lush green colour for granted Nikkit. :D :D :D
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Post by: Halex on April 23, 2014, 10:06:42 am
2 very lazy days as cp is sick, I am not happy, he has chills, sore throat etc. we both had flu shots before we left in the hope to stop any flu bugs. Was hoping to explore the arab area today, maybe tomorrow. Had to cancel dinner last nigt up the supertree.

Hope he feels good soon, its not nice for him & he has this very sad look on his face >:(

Its been nice & sunny, so we have been reading books out by the pool. Managed to get him out for a few hours, but then back to bed. Organising chicken noodle soup for him later :)
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Post by: Emme on April 23, 2014, 10:14:44 am
Beautiful photos ladies, thanks for posting.

MF, so glad your friends are enjoying their time here and lovely to be catching up on all their news as well as times past.

Judy, it seems hard to believe that it is 12 months ago since Geoff moved in.  Take care of yourself.

Hally, hoping CP gets better quickly, take care
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Post by: goldfish on April 23, 2014, 10:35:13 am
MF = it sounds as though your having a wonderful time with your friends! :D

Hally, here's hoping your son gets better very quickly.  It's no fun being sick, and it's an absolute pain being sick on vacation! Fingers crossed for a quick recovery.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2014, 10:41:59 am
Yes Gert the freezer is still under warranty. It is 5.40pm and no one has turned up. They will be getting an irate phone call tomorrow morning. DH missed car club to be here and that makes him most unhappy.

Hally CP hasn't been bitten by a mosquito while you are up there has he? He may have picked up something on the plane. I hope he is feeling better soon.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 23, 2014, 10:48:41 am
Hope CP is feeling better very soon halex.  Not much fun being sick on holiday.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 23, 2014, 10:50:56 am
Had a lovely day at Moore River. DS took us through the bush 4 wheel driving. Our friends loved it.
Had a lovely barbecue with the family and home now getting ready to go out for  dinner with all of. other kids and grand kids. Not hungry but should be a fun night.
Tomorrow taking our friends into Perth city and then to Fremantle as its their last day tomorrow. We have taken them to Kings Park earlier in the week  but havent been into the city centre yet. They leave for Cloncurry early Friday morning and yes Gert that will be a real outback experience. They have loved their time here in WA and great to catch up and meet all the family. We have had a fantastic time and will be sad to see them leave.

BZB you wouldn't see DS's house from the foreshore as its a few streets back near the lighthouse. No views but a great little retreat with a big yard for the kids. They spend a lot of time down by the water as its really safe for the little ones.

Hally hope cp gets better soon and you enjoy the rest of your holiday.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 23, 2014, 10:55:53 am
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Yes Gert the freezer is still under warranty. It is 5.40pm and no one has turned up. They will be getting an irate phone call tomorrow morning.

That is soooooo annoying .

Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on April 23, 2014, 10:56:35 am
You are a lovely friend to have MF and certainly made the most of your time with old friends.  Enjoy tonight.
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Post by: judydawn on April 23, 2014, 11:46:58 am
Poor CP Hally, how much longer do you have up there? 

Enjoy the last day with your visitors MF, this is a holiday they won't forget in a hurry.

Cookie, I can understand DH not being happy, I hate wasting a whole day waiting for tradesmen who don't show up.


 
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Post by: Halex on April 23, 2014, 12:04:45 pm
Thank you everyone. I have read them to cp :) he says thats really good all those lovely messages.
You brought a smile to his face, thank you.

JD we leave sat night, but havent done 1/2 of what we want >:(

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Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2014, 12:16:19 pm
You have to save something's for the next trip Hally.
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Post by: astarra on April 23, 2014, 12:27:24 pm
Hope CP is feeling better soon, poor young man.  :(
Bad enough being sick, worse on holiday.
Get well soon CP!  :D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 23, 2014, 01:34:55 pm
Poor CP, Hally. My eldest and youngest fell sick in Singapore last year. It was a bad gastro that spread to all of us at various stages of our holiday. Sg was the last leg. My youngest vomited at Singapore Zoo and our friend's house. Both of the boys did not enjoy Universal Studios, whilst my middle boy had a blast there. He went on the stomach-churning Cylon roller coaster 7 times!!

Hope your CP recover very soon, so that he can enjoy the rest of the holiday 😃
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Post by: Halex on April 24, 2014, 12:35:21 am
Its a real pain to be sick on holidays.

BZB how sad they didnt get to enjoy US.

Well he woke up saying I am not well, he has had a shower & feels a little better, so we think he can spend some time at the pool & if he is well enough we can go to resorts world for dinner.

Yes cookie, a list for next trip already.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 24, 2014, 03:04:57 am
Well today has started better than the last couple. DH rang and politely enquired which 23d April the repairman was coming. They replied that it was the 24th.  :-)) :-))
We then received 2 calls in quick succession saying the repairman was on his way. When he arrived he said it was a common problem. He took the back off. Pulled out a little plug thing, replaced it with another and that was it.  ??? ??? ???
I don't know if anyone watches Checkout on Channel 2 but DD wanted to do an FU tube about the freezer. :-\ :-\

Now this afternoon I get to have a chat with the optometrist about double charging medicare for my eyes when they were checked not 2 month's ago. I am having fun being fierce. ;D ;D

Visitors soon, so that will be fun, I can be me and be nice. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: pennyp on April 24, 2014, 03:33:59 am
Just phoned my consultant and she is hoping to pick up my thermi on Monday,  wish I hadn't ordered it with all the holidays looming.  It will probably arrive today at the post office but,  because of the holiday tomorrow Natalie won't be able to pick it up until Monday:( need more patience
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Post by: obbie on April 24, 2014, 04:26:52 am
at work,

Penny why can't your consultant get it today for you... :)
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Post by: pennyp on April 24, 2014, 05:02:34 am
My consultant is at work today and the post Office will be closed when she gets home Obbie :(
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Post by: obbie on April 24, 2014, 05:40:35 am
what a shame Penny.

Oh well, go shopping and stock up ready to cook heaps on Monday.. :)
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Post by: courton on April 24, 2014, 07:00:04 am
  "Now this afternoon I get to have a chat with the optometrist about double charging medicare for my eyes when they were checked not 2 month's ago. I am having fun being fierce."

Cookie, I had the same problem. Spec savers, example is a franchise which is owned by the optometrists. They make their money on the check up. I had a prescription from an Ophthalmologist who is far more qualified than a optometrist and yet Spec savers  started saying things like , they cannot guarantee that the prescription will be accurate and I cannot go to them to get it fixed etc. Sheer scare mongering. I walked out in disgust.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 24, 2014, 07:43:34 am
Yup Courton  people may not know that.



More than a quarter of a century ago, Specsavers was born on a table-tennis table in a spare bedroom of the Perkins family home. Optometrists Doug and Mary Perkins had a simple plan: to offer a wide range of stylish, fashionable glasses at prices everyone could afford, with no compromise on the standards of eye care.
From just two people with a dream, Specsavers has grown to become the third largest supplier of eye care in the world. The family-run company now employs over 30,000 people and supports over 1500 practices in ten countries around the globe, including Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Europe.

Doug and Mary Perkins have always championed local optometrists having an ownership stake in their practice. To this end, almost all Specsavers practices around the globe are part-owned by the local optometrist and dispenser and run as joint venture partnerships or independent franchise structures.
Specsavers offers customers fantastic choice in basic and designer frames to suit a range of budgets, with more than 1000 styles and colours made from the latest high-tech materials, including titanium and stainless steel. New styles are introduced regularly to keep pace with changes in fashion and technology.
For the past twelve years, Specsavers has been voted Britain's ‘most-trusted' brand of optometrists by thousands of readers surveyed by Reader's Digest, and has gained a reputation for offering quality products and great, personalised service at an affordable price.
Doug and Mary's goal in Australia is to enable local optometrists to combine their expertise in the consulting room with the power of the Specsavers supply chain and support services in order to offer customers the best possible professional eye care and value for money.
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Post by: kyton on April 24, 2014, 09:14:08 am
Been unpacking our 8 suitcases and trying to cook. Just got back late Tuesday night from family holiday in Oahu. Kids are getting back into home cooked meals.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 24, 2014, 09:26:56 am
Thanks for the information. It was fun. They asked for my very old script, which I showed him. He said I will just do a quick check. Lo and behold my eyes are the same as the ophthalmologist said 1 month ago.  ??? ??? Talk about ripping off Medicare. I mentioned that and I didn't get a reply. I didn't sign any forms either.
So new glasses coming up in a couple of weeks.
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Post by: judydawn on April 24, 2014, 10:53:43 am
I was down at Glenelg babysitting today.  We cooked this morning, played snakes & ladders then went for a walk to the centre of Glenelg where we had chips and ice-creams, went to the library for a quick look (I couldn't believe how quiet my usually rowdy grandchildren were, not a sound from them  :o) after which they ran, yelled and rolled around Colley Reserve.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 24, 2014, 11:37:24 am
Super photos Judy and look at the clear blue sky :)

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Post by: astarra on April 24, 2014, 11:47:45 am
Looks and sounds fun Judy  :D
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Post by: judydawn on April 24, 2014, 12:12:03 pm
It was a lovely day today CC, perfect for school holidays.   I'll be doing it all again on Saturday night astarra - it's nice to be able to help out now when DD & SIL have a social engagement.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 24, 2014, 12:37:23 pm
Lovely Judy. It is wonderful when grandparents can have a very special bond with the Grandies. My Dad and DD were a lethal pair. Very naughty together from about  the time she was 18 months old.  ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on April 24, 2014, 10:19:08 pm
looks fun Judy.  enjoy then grand ids if you can..

my MIL doesn't visit more than 3 times a year, no babysitting ever.... ;)

only lives 20 minutes from us...
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Post by: gertbysea on April 24, 2014, 11:40:50 pm
Some people might consider themselves lucky if they saw their MIL only 3 times a year! ;D

Gert
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Post by: obbie on April 25, 2014, 01:14:35 am
yes, I do  Gert ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

cleaning, washing, tidying up today.
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Post by: pennyp on April 25, 2014, 01:39:40 am
It is so lovely being a nanna, all the fun but no  responsibility.  Now we are very blessed to be great Grand parents to our beautiful Charlotte,  who is now 15 months old.
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Post by: judydawn on April 25, 2014, 01:58:35 am
Lucky you Penny, I hope to be around long enough to become a great-grandma too.
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Post by: obbie on April 25, 2014, 02:39:53 am
I would love to be a grandma, hopefully in another 10 years.. :)
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Post by: mab19 on April 25, 2014, 02:58:47 am
I love being a grandma :D  We have 2 that live close 1 that lives about 20 mins drive away and 4 that live about 50 mins drive away.

DD and her 4 are coming for lunch tomorrow.  :) 
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Post by: obbie on April 25, 2014, 05:03:42 am
lovely Mab.. :)
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Post by: pennyp on April 25, 2014, 05:11:17 am
Hi judydawn, I am only 67 we all had our first child in our early 20's, so you don't have to be old to be a great grandma :))
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Post by: judydawn on April 25, 2014, 06:01:05 am
I started early too Penny but my DD was married 10 years before she had her first so that's put me behind the 8 ball so to speak. I'm the same age as you and my eldest grandie is only 9.
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Post by: pennyp on April 25, 2014, 06:14:00 am
Yes judydawn that does make a difference,  my oldest granddaughter is now 24 and my youngest is 13.
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Post by: Emme on April 25, 2014, 06:17:16 am
The way things are going I don't think I will ever be a Grandma
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Post by: astarra on April 25, 2014, 07:07:07 am
 MIL has been here today - but I wasn't!!  ;D
Na, she is great and I love her.  :)
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Post by: kyton on April 25, 2014, 07:11:43 am
LOL my inlaws live next door and my parents around the corner. I actually am closer to my inlaws - my parents are a bit "over" young children whereas our kids are my inlaws only grandchildren so they are doted upon.
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Post by: obbie on April 25, 2014, 07:12:28 am
that is great Astarra... :)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 25, 2014, 08:21:02 am
DD is a professional gal, so I don't think I will ever be a Nanna. It doesn't really worry me,  if you've never had it you don't know what it is like.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 25, 2014, 08:43:13 am
I love being a nanna but as you say cookie what you haven't had you don't miss.
I was a nanna at 40 which was never in my life plan but we embraced it and now have 11 of them. GD 1 and 2 were born 1 year apart and are like DD's to us whereas the others are GK's. my philosophy is you get what you are given in life so make the best of it whatever it gives.
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Post by: judydawn on April 25, 2014, 10:09:57 am
It would be good if you could give back those parts you don't want though MF  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 25, 2014, 11:11:51 am
So true JD  ;D
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Post by: troupie on April 26, 2014, 12:09:29 pm
Out sewing all day; came home, unpacked, cuppa and a rest and now to cook Teninas Tomato soup from For Foods Sake. I love this soup.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 26, 2014, 12:15:55 pm
It sounds a busy day groupie. I had a pretty slack day.
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Post by: judydawn on April 26, 2014, 12:48:11 pm
Took Mum out to lunch then in to see Geoff, she hates nursing homes so I never stay long before taking her home and returning on my own. She was amazed at how good Geoff looked.  He had 4 lots of visitors today.

I am now down babysitting again.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 26, 2014, 01:01:38 pm
We are enjoying our second last weekend with our FS.  It has been 2 weeks since he was here, thats the longest time away from us in 21/2 years.  I picked him up at 10am and he hasnt missed a beat all day.  Just fits in again.  What a hard life for a four year old.  He goes home to mum on Monday and then it is another two weks before he comes  back for his last weekend.
I hope he can stay in touch but dont hold too much hope.
Yes, it is hard and very emotional.  I guess the best outcome for him.  He has aways understood who his family is and had contact 3 times a week.  All good!
I cant wait to be a nanny niecy, 53 now and not a glimmer, whats to be will be.  Probably too much info but I used to taunt my mum with " if mr right doesnt come along I will visit the sperm bank", now I know how she felt as my 2 very maternal daughters are saying the same.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 26, 2014, 01:09:00 pm
Denise your time will come so don't despair.
Hope all goes well with FS and he will never forget you and all that you and the family have given him. You are an amazing lady and FS's family are so lucky to have had you and your family to give so much of your lives to help them.  :D
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Post by: Bedlam on April 26, 2014, 01:20:25 pm
I hope so on both accounts MF.
I know you do but just keep enjoying what you have.  Must have that coffee sometime.
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Post by: judydawn on April 26, 2014, 01:25:16 pm
I agree with MF Denise.  Having met you I know what a wonderful person you are and this little boy was so lucky to have spent time with you and your loving family.  Hopefully what he learnt whilst being in your care will remain with him and he will cope with the permanent return to his own family.  Bravo Denise, I take my hat off to you.

On the subject of grandchildren - I had a hope chest full of baby things, gave up hope and gave them all away.  Only then did it happen so be patient and your time will come too.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 26, 2014, 01:31:08 pm
Thanks so much Judy and MF.  Must admit it has taken me by surprise how emotional I feel now we have an end.  I guess it was to be expected, and I did expect it of my DD's but I thought I was down to earth and I have always fully comprehended he wasn't mine.
Anyway back to thermie.  Has anyone seen the second series of the great british bakeoff.  Looks as good as the first.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 26, 2014, 01:54:48 pm
Hugs, Denise xx After what you've gone through raising your little guy, of course you'd feel emotional 😢

I hope to be able to cuddle grandkids next time too. That would be truly wonderful. Right now I'm hanging on to my littlest man. 9 going on 40 but still soooo cute. 💗
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 26, 2014, 02:04:31 pm
Coffee sometime soon would be lovely Denise.  :D
Stay strong.
You have done an amazing job and never once complained. Those little ones are so lucky to have had you in their lives.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 26, 2014, 05:54:32 pm
Quote from: judydawn on April 26, 2014, 01:25:16 pm
I agree with MF Denise.  Having met you I know what a wonderful person you are and this little boy was so lucky to have spent time with you and your loving family.  Hopefully what he learnt whilst being in your care will remain with him and he will cope with the permanent return to his own family.  Bravo Denise, I take my hat off to you.
I couldn't have put it better Judy.Denise you are a lovely lady with a very caring loving nature :-* :-* :-*

We took my DB and SIL to Henley-on-Thames for a pub lunch.Had a great meal while we watched people Sculling on the river.
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Post by: mcmich on April 26, 2014, 08:10:38 pm
Have been painting skirting boards, window frames and doors - Even though I have minimalised so much in the past 12 months, moving things out of the way to paint, I've been asking myself, WHY ALL THE STUFF?
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Post by: judydawn on April 27, 2014, 12:24:16 am
It doesn't matter how much we get rid of Michele, there still seems to be too much 'stuff'. 
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 27, 2014, 11:54:18 am
That's so true Judy as we got rid of lots of "stuff" when we moved into the home we just renovated but somehow there are still boxes of "stuff" that I "needed" but why? And where to put it all?  :o
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Post by: cookie1 on April 27, 2014, 11:55:38 am
Denise you have done a lovely job of helping your FS and his family. This is something that can never be replaced. I would think it will be only natural to feel emotionally torn as he leaves. Remember, you have all done a wonderful thing.

We spent the day at Whiteman Park. It was the Classic Car show and we took the old car along. I really enjoy it as there are 100's of cars there and it is lovely to be able to walk around and see them. To make it even better it rained.  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 27, 2014, 12:05:51 pm
Quote from: mcmich on April 26, 2014, 08:10:38 pm
Have been painting skirting boards, window frames and doors - Even though I have minimalised so much in the past 12 months, moving things out of the way to paint, I've been asking myself, WHY ALL THE STUFF?
Ditto mich. We are painting the whole house and I'm sick of moving things too. So it's declutter time. Trouble is our lounge now looks like a dumping zone.
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I'm sorry that he is leaving you Denise. I often think I would love to foster children. However husband isn't so keen and emotionally I bet it is tough.

Loved having the long weekend with DH home.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 27, 2014, 01:04:31 pm
Having a wonderful weekend here in Melbourne with DH.
Went to Mrs Browns Boys performance this afternoon which was hilarious, followed by a fabulous dinner at George Colombaris's Hellenic Republic restaurant.
Food, service and ambiance amazing. The restaurant was buzzing and full of energy. Open kitchen was great to watch and the pastry chef invited me into the kitchen to give me his recipe for the dessert that I had as I had told the waitress to tell the chef that the dessert was delicious. Had a fabulous day. ;D
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Post by: judydawn on April 27, 2014, 01:20:26 pm
I often send compliments to the chef MF but I never get invited into his kitchen  ;D ;D  How exciting that must have been. I wonder if it's going to be a TMX creation  ;)

Gosh, I never know where you are - you flit about all over the place.  Sounds like a great weekend.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 27, 2014, 01:20:56 pm
Sounds fantastic, MF 😃😄

Verge collection scheduled for this week. Managed to throw out quite a fair bit of stuff. Felt good 😃 It was the sorting that was hard. Carrying out to verge was easy peasy with my troop on school holiday
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 27, 2014, 01:21:53 pm
You're right, Judy. I bumped into MF at Margaret River last year 😝
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 27, 2014, 01:35:05 pm
Ha ha ....  ;D Actually we wanted to see Mrs Browns Boys when they were  in Perth but we were in NZ at the time so DH found out they were in Melbourne this weekend so I booked it as this weekend coincided with our friends leaving for the next leg of their australian  trip to Queensland. Worked out well as their flight on Friday was at 7.35am and ours to Melbourne at 8.15am so we all left for the airport together. A lovely surprise and great to be on our own and going home to renovations complete and life back to normal.  :D

Judy I actually asked the waitress if the dessert recipe was in George's Hellinic Republic cookbook which I have. She said she didn't know but would find out. She came  back and said it wasn't but said the pastry chef would be happy to give me the recipe and asked her to invite me into the kitchen. What a lovely young man who explained it step by step and then said that us "women" were without doubt better cooks than anyone in the kitchen as we cook real food and with love!!!
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 27, 2014, 02:22:19 pm
Wow! That young man is a rare breed. A mother's success story 😃
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 27, 2014, 02:28:59 pm
I totally agree BZB he was delightful.
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Post by: droverjess on April 27, 2014, 03:00:00 pm
What lovely news on here.

Just very busy with lambing still, and getting over bugs.
Just off to top up 3 lambs and have started my first bread dough in ages. I must be getting better!
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Post by: judydawn on April 27, 2014, 03:18:11 pm
That's good to hear DJ.
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Post by: mcmich on April 27, 2014, 08:16:34 pm
What a wonderful experience MF.  :D

Glad to hear that you are feeling better DJ.  :D
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Post by: obbie on April 27, 2014, 09:39:24 pm
That chef sounds wonderful MF
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Post by: mab19 on April 28, 2014, 01:36:39 am
Glad you are feeling better DJ  :)
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Post by: mab19 on April 28, 2014, 06:08:40 am
Todays effort is a load of washing, re organized the freezer, vacuumed half the house and some baking. I think that's enough for one day.
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Post by: mcmich on April 28, 2014, 06:19:17 am
Had my hair done today. I still go back to the Central Coast to have it done as I love my hairdresser.
It was a bit of a race to get there. I arrived right on 9am only to be told my appointment was for next Monday. Luckily he fit me in anyways, which was so nice. I don't think I could have held the greys at bay for another week.

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Post by: cookie1 on April 28, 2014, 07:12:24 am
DJ I am thrilled that you are beginning to feel better.

I haven't done much today at all. I was out all morning so now have to tidy up after the weekend.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 28, 2014, 08:47:21 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on April 27, 2014, 01:35:05 pm
Ha ha ....  ;D Actually we wanted to see Mrs Browns Boys when they were  in Perth but we were in NZ at the time so DH found out they were in Melbourne this weekend so I booked it as this weekend coincided with our friends leaving for the next leg of their australian  trip to Queensland. Worked out well as their flight on Friday was at 7.35am and ours to Melbourne at 8.15am so we all left for the airport together. A lovely surprise and great to be on our own and going home to renovations complete and life back to normal.  :D

Judy I actually asked the waitress if the dessert recipe was in George's Hellinic Republic cookbook which I have. She said she didn't know but would find out. She came  back and said it wasn't but said the pastry chef would be happy to give me the recipe and asked her to invite me into the kitchen. What a lovely young man who explained it step by step and then said that us "women" were without doubt better cooks than anyone in the kitchen as we cook real food and with love!!!


Once in a lifetime happy experience.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 28, 2014, 10:40:11 am
It has been a great weekend Gert and so good to relax.
Jade thought it was "so cute" that the chef invited me into the kitchen LOL.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 28, 2014, 12:14:30 pm
Cookie, i know you have said but DH wants to know,  what are your old cars?
Lucky you MF, wish I had some of your energy.  Always off somewhere.
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MF how exciting to be invited into the chefs kitchen. I'm a Fergie too!

Today I helped out along with my mum in DS classroom. Went into town and had a tea. Then back home for lunch leftovers with the parents and before I knew it I was back at school for pick up! Then took our kids to visit their GG (great grandma) read her some books then home for dinner. During all of that were too many emails and phone calls!
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Post by: cookie1 on April 28, 2014, 12:34:44 pm
Denise the car we have on the road at the moment is a 1930 Model A Ford, phaeton. The one that is almost completed restoration is a 1930 Ford Model A Tudor and the one that is still in 5000 pieces is a 1928 Ford Model A that was turned into a ute during the war so that the owner could get more rationed petrol.
DH has just completed another Teardrop caravan. This one is to be the major raffle prize at our National Rally in September. I must put some photos of it up as it is quite different to the last one.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 28, 2014, 12:38:51 pm
Cookie, they sound wonderful.  I envy people with a passion.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 28, 2014, 12:52:01 pm
Your DH is so talented cookie.  :D
Denise we have had a lovely relaxing weekend here after our friends left. Recharged the batteries and back to normal as from tomorrow. A heavy week with lots of babysitting but I miss the kids and can't wait to see them all.
Are you a Fergie of Scottish descent Itsnotartitsdinner?
I am a Fergie since marriage but my fathers middle name was Ferguson too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 28, 2014, 01:26:05 pm
What a amazing raffle prize Cookie  :o What a very clever Mr. cookie 8) Looking forward to the photo ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on April 28, 2014, 01:33:11 pm
Let us know when the raffle is on cookie!

Gert
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on April 28, 2014, 08:46:52 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on April 28, 2014, 12:52:01 pm
Your DH is so talented cookie.  :D
Denise we have had a lovely relaxing weekend here after our friends left. Recharged the batteries and back to normal as from tomorrow. A heavy week with lots of babysitting but I miss the kids and can't wait to see them all.
Are you a Fergie of Scottish descent Itsnotartitsdinner?
I am a Fergie since marriage but my fathers middle name was Ferguson too.

Yes we have a tartan. I married into it :)
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Post by: obbie on April 28, 2014, 09:47:45 pm
well buy raffle tickets cookie..
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Post by: cookie1 on April 29, 2014, 02:18:30 am
It may cost a bit to bring it over to you!  :-X
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 29, 2014, 02:44:15 am
Last day of school holidays so we are going out for morning tea and to get haircuts then some baking this afternoon, gingerbread men, cupcakes and a slice :)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 29, 2014, 06:58:37 am
It sounds perfect for the last day Suzanne.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on April 29, 2014, 07:51:21 am
Arrived home and cloudy here today. Must be cloudy all over the country I think!!!
Had to circle Perth airport for about 45 minutes as our landing had to be aborted as a plane had caught fire just after take off. I believe the fire was from one of the engines. We were very close to touching down when suddenly we went backup again. That's the third time this has happened to us. I think it was a small plane going to Barrow island but not 100% sure. I heard nobody was injured and the plane was able to land.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 29, 2014, 08:05:22 am
a bit of excitement MF, glad you were in the other plane.
I bought a Maxwell Williams Cashmere dinner set in November, some of the pieces have crazed badly.  I took them back today thinking I must have got a bad batch. They wouldnt exchange it and said the rep needs to look at it, but mentioned how a lot of the manufacturers were unhappy with one of the dshwashing tablets.  Just happens to be the one I always buy, Finish!
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Post by: mcmich on April 29, 2014, 08:08:04 am
Glad you are back safely MF.

That's bad luck Bedlam, I'm sure that they would be required to give you a refund.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 29, 2014, 08:14:21 am
Mich, I just wanted them replaced. I bought enough for 10 settings.  They say they are dishwasher safe.  I might change my detergent though. 
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Post by: BeezeeBee on April 29, 2014, 09:06:52 am
Whoa....drama. MF! Glad you're safe xx

Denise, I use Finish as well :( But I don't have expensive plates so should be ok for us. But that is super annoying that they won't replace for you. I'd be fuming mad 😤
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Post by: mcmich on April 29, 2014, 09:11:04 am
Bedlam, if they say they are dishwasher safe, then Maxwell Williams are required to give you a refund.
Use a soft and firm voice.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 29, 2014, 09:26:49 am
Blimey MF you certainly had an exciting homecoming  :D Good to hear that the other plane landed OK.

You must be very disappointed that your new china has started to craze Denise.Like you, if it says it's dishwasher proof I just shoved it in the dishwasher. :-\
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Post by: mcmich on April 29, 2014, 09:31:37 am
Cookie's DH is indeed very talented.
I was in Perth to see the construction of the first tear drop caravan - a work of art.
A craftsman as my late DH (a carpenter) would say.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 29, 2014, 09:54:09 am
Mich that is so nice of you. I will tell him and I bet he will blush. :D :D :D
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Post by: mcmich on April 29, 2014, 09:57:49 am
He is a craftsman Cookie. I don't think we will see that sort of talent in the future.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 29, 2014, 09:58:54 am
He just came in to see what the time was and I told him. He said to thank you very, very much. I didn't check to see if her blushed. :-\
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Post by: mcmich on April 29, 2014, 10:08:58 am
One hell of a talent  8)
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Post by: obbie on April 29, 2014, 10:15:00 am
bedlam, you should get a refund or replacement
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Post by: droverjess on April 29, 2014, 11:14:54 am
Sheep and two hours gardening so far, now off for a bit of tidying/cleaning upstairs.
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Post by: droverjess on April 29, 2014, 11:16:58 am
Quote from: Droverjess on April 29, 2014, 11:14:54 am
Sheep and two hours gardening so far, now off for a bit of tidying/cleaning upstairs.

Changed my mind, it is sunny so off to a bit of spot weed killing in certain places. Need 6 hrs dry to make it work.
I don't like weed killer at all but with ground elder and bindweed have no choice.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on April 29, 2014, 11:39:44 am
Denise just threaten ACCC.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 29, 2014, 01:30:50 pm
Met a few new friends while walking Chance this morning in the fog :D :D
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/cb52ff8dd4776549e6631ee9d3013bd9.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on April 29, 2014, 01:34:07 pm
What did Chance do Denise, they're sure giving you the once over LOL.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 29, 2014, 01:52:27 pm
They are very inquisitive and watch Chance's every move Judy.They even run beside the fencing keeping up with him.Chance on the other hand is completely oblivious of the attention :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on April 29, 2014, 03:08:53 pm
That's probably a good thing Denise.
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Post by: obbie on April 29, 2014, 09:34:41 pm
cute cows CC
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Post by: Emme on April 29, 2014, 11:44:42 pm
CC thanks for the photo, you have a great spot to walk except when it gets too muddy  :D
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Post by: Halex on April 30, 2014, 12:07:51 am
I love the ciws CC :)
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Post by: goldfish on April 30, 2014, 12:10:55 am
Beautiful photo, CC - are they regulars on your morning route? :D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 30, 2014, 06:25:26 am
I notice there are 3 rows of barbed wire in the fence. Interesting.
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Post by: djinni373 on April 30, 2014, 06:52:05 am
Quote from: cookie1 on April 30, 2014, 06:25:26 am
I notice there are 3 rows of barbed wire in the fence. Interesting.
That is how all our fences were cookie. Cows are weird. If they got their head between fence wire strands then they just kept pushing and some of the beef cattle in CQ were capable of pushing an old fence down. The barbed wire was a deterrent that seemed to work.

Today I have been for a routine mammogram. My GP says there's a lot of breast cancers out there (and not just in older women) although survival rates are much better. So make those regular checks happen girls.
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Post by: mcmich on April 30, 2014, 07:01:39 am
Quote from: djinni373 on April 30, 2014, 06:52:05 am
Today I have been for a routine mammogram. My GP says there's a lot of breast cancers out there (and not just in older women) although survival rates are much better. So make those regular checks happen girls.

Very wise djinni - get yourselves a bosom buddy and go together.
It's free for over 50's and you are on a register then and they will send you a reminder every 2yrs and have previous film available to compare.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 30, 2014, 07:06:53 am
Quote from: mcmich on April 30, 2014, 07:01:39 am
Quote from: djinni373 on April 30, 2014, 06:52:05 am
Today I have been for a routine mammogram. My GP says there's a lot of breast cancers out there (and not just in older women) although survival rates are much better. So make those regular checks happen girls.

Very wise djinni - get yourselves a bosom buddy and go together.
It's free for over 50's and you are on a register then and they will send you a reminder every 2yrs and have previous film available to compare.


Yes indeed and if you have had breast cancer you should be having a mammogram every year.

And you PAP smears ! ;D ;D

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on April 30, 2014, 07:18:17 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on April 30, 2014, 07:06:53 am

Yes indeed and if you have had breast cancer you should be having a mammogram every year.

And you PAP smears ! ;D ;D

Gert

You can't emphasise the PAP smears enough. I suppose I see more than usual working on a gynae ward but have looked after many women under 40yrs of age that have had tragic outcomes from cancer of the cervix.
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Post by: obbie on April 30, 2014, 07:22:21 am
going to to bake :)
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Post by: astarra on April 30, 2014, 07:25:46 am
ummmm, how often are you meant to have the terrible things glorious pap smears?  :-\
i have had one....at my 6wk check after miss7 was born......
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 30, 2014, 07:31:54 am
Pretty sure it's every two years astarra,  I'm yearly after an abnormal smear a few years ago.
When should you start having mammograms?
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Post by: mcmich on April 30, 2014, 07:33:40 am
Every 2yrs astarra. Probably over due for one.
Next doctors appointment, get she/he to organise - if you go to a large multi doctor rooms then a registered nurse, trained for the procedure would attend to it.
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Post by: astarra on April 30, 2014, 07:35:17 am
oops... :-[
don't know re: mammograms either Suzanne... :P
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Post by: mcmich on April 30, 2014, 07:35:41 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on April 30, 2014, 07:31:54 am
Pretty sure it's every two years astarra,  I'm yearly after an abnormal smear a few years ago.
When should you start having mammograms?

Over 50 Suzanne if you have no family history. Mammograms aren't particularly useful in young breasts.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 30, 2014, 07:39:45 am
Thanks Michele I'm only 41 but did have a dodgy lump taken out when I was 23 I do regular self exams anyway
oh astarra not fussed anymore about pap smears after years of IVF I was used to procedures down south :D
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Post by: mcmich on April 30, 2014, 07:43:54 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on April 30, 2014, 07:39:45 am
Thanks Michele I'm only 41 but did have a dodgy lump taken out when I was 23 I do regular self exams anyway
oh astarra not fussed anymore about pap smears after years of IVF I was used to procedures down south :D

Astarra you peeled 10kg of spuds today - a PAP smear will be a walk in the park.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 30, 2014, 07:55:02 am
Pap smears are ever two years and once in the system they will send you a notice.  My daughter started having free mammograms at age 40  as I have had breast cancer.  Again once you are in the system they will send you a reminder ever two years.

Good to know that PAP smears are no longer 'required' after age 70 but if you are keen on them they will accommodate you, no worries ;D

I have had my last ;)

Gert
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Post by: djinni373 on April 30, 2014, 07:56:59 am
Pap smear was last week  :)

Quote from: mcmich on April 30, 2014, 07:43:54 am

Astarra you peeled 10kg of spuds today - a PAP smear will be a walk in the park.

Very true mcmich  :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on April 30, 2014, 08:01:13 am
Mine is booked for early May then only 1 more to go before I turn 70.  What happens then girls?
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Post by: gertbysea on April 30, 2014, 08:32:23 am
Absolutely nothing Judy. ;D

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 30, 2014, 08:58:52 am
Quote from: goldfish on April 30, 2014, 12:10:55 am
Beautiful photo, CC - are they regulars on your morning route? :D
They are normally around in one or other fields on my walk GF.The farmer raises a herd each year for beef.This naughty herd broke into someones garden recently after trampling down the boundary fence. :-))
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Post by: goldfish on April 30, 2014, 10:09:12 am
Lol  CC!! I bet they left their mark! I'm sure the garden's owner was impressed!! ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on April 30, 2014, 10:09:24 am
It was reported a few days ago that a new test would soon be available that would mean Pap smears every 5 years. Like the sound of that. Got my mammogram results yesterday, all good.  I had heard horror stories of how painful, certainly wasn't the case for me. No trouble, so do it ladies, something you can do for you.
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Post by: obbie on April 30, 2014, 10:29:00 am
I should get a mammogram soon

posting here,  i clocked up another number ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I
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Post by: cookie1 on April 30, 2014, 10:49:01 am
 ;D ;D ;D :D :D
I have a Pap smear one year and the mammogram the next. This year it is the lucky mammograms turn. Usually around June.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 30, 2014, 11:52:52 am
Quote from: Bedlam on April 30, 2014, 10:09:24 am
It was reported a few days ago that a new test would soon be available that would mean Pap smears every 5 years. Like the sound of that. Got my mammogram results yesterday, all good.  I had heard horror stories of how painful, certainly wasn't the case for me. No trouble, so do it ladies, something you can do for you.

And these days it is all digital. No fiddling with plates and no waiting about to check the films. Takes 10minutes tops.

Gert
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 30, 2014, 12:10:54 pm
Great photo CC. Love the cows and the talk on tests. I have mine every two years too. You just don't mess around with things down there. Thanks for the info on mammograms mich. It's good to know I don't have to worry about that for awhile. My girlfriend is a breast cancer survivor at 40. She keeps telling me that I should have regular ones. It nice to know that I don't need too. Thanks.
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Post by: Katj on April 30, 2014, 12:23:21 pm
I have a Pap smear next Wednesday, every 2 years for me. Mammo every year as there is family history, got that done in Feb.
A friend of mine had bowel cancer at age 51. Fortunately she came through it ok. She said the one thing we could all do for her was to go and have a Colonoscopy, so DH and I both did. It is now a 5  yearly thing to add to the list.  Have been twice now and it's not as bad as everyone thinks.  :)
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on April 30, 2014, 12:53:36 pm
Parents do all including endoscopy and colonoscopy.
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Post by: mab19 on May 01, 2014, 01:04:26 am
I have had a pap smear every two years and have been told I no longer need one any more as I turn 70 next month ??? ??? ??? ???

Have a colonoscopy every five years as there has been bowl cancer in the family.

To my shame I have never had a mammogram.  My boobies are very large and I don't think I like the idea of them being flattened like little  pancakes, ouch.  I know I know I should have it done.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2014, 03:05:48 am
Mab I am very well endowed too. If there is any pain at all it is only for a few seconds and very often the squashing causes no pain at all.

I have my colonoscopy regularly. I was thrilled as my last one was clear so I am on the 5 yearly schedule now, not annually. I don't mind the procedure at all, it is the before stuff that I detest. I actually count down the hours. And now it is every 5 years. YIPPEE AND HURRAY.
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Post by: astarra on May 01, 2014, 03:52:32 am
That's great, Cookie :)

I am feeling rather cross  >:( right now - just slipped over cleaning the shower and landed funny on my wrist, which is now swelling and mighty sore.  >:( Thankfully it is the left one so I can still do stuff with my right hand.  :) And...the shower cleaning is not finished... >:( but it is going to have to wait!  :)
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Post by: pennyp on May 01, 2014, 05:11:12 am
Hope it will be ok astarra, take care :)
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Post by: Bedlam on May 01, 2014, 05:26:17 am
 astarra, rest and ice and elevate.
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Post by: astarra on May 01, 2014, 05:42:56 am
Thanks Bedlam and Penny.
I have iced, arnica slathered and bandaged tightly to stop the swelling.  :) Still throbbing and I am having difficulty moving my thumb but I am ok.  :D
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Post by: obbie on May 01, 2014, 05:47:08 am
Astarra, time to stop, rest, put your feet up, with a cuppa.

pain killers....
hope you feel better soon.
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Post by: gertbysea on May 01, 2014, 06:03:11 am
It is possible you have a Colles Fracture  Astarra. A very common break when trying to stop a fall with your hand. You should go to a doctor.

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on May 01, 2014, 06:05:39 am
And. I would not have anything to eat or drink in case it is a fracture as you may need an anaesthetic. If you have eaten or drunk anything you may have to wait for 4 hours before they can do anything.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2014, 06:06:57 am
Sorry to hear that Astarra, you're always so busy that you need 2 hands so I hope it doesn't cause you any angst.
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Post by: astarra on May 01, 2014, 06:16:12 am
Thanks Gert - will admit the pain is such that the thought of eating or drinking makes me feel ill.  :-[ Tho I had a drink to take painkillers  :(
And I had never realized how hard trying to change a nappy on a wriggling baby using only one hand is!!  ;)

Might get it checked, will give the docs a call and see what they think...and if they can fit me in.... :)

Thank you all for your well wishes.  :-* :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on May 01, 2014, 06:21:36 am
You will almost certainly need an X-ray in any case. Can you get someone to take over home duties so you can go to a hospital where you will get instant service rather than your GP.? That would cut down on time.

Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on May 01, 2014, 06:27:36 am
Good advice Gert, sounds awful Astarra. Shame we are all so far away.
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Post by: Yvette on May 01, 2014, 06:53:35 am
Astarra probably a good idea to get it checked out. Take care  :)
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Post by: astarra on May 01, 2014, 07:33:32 am
Been in - doc doesn't think it is broken, said it is an acute wrist sprain with soft tissue and ligament damage in the forearm.  :-\ And very swollen.  :(

and my shower is still not finished clean!! DH will do it for me  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on May 01, 2014, 07:41:47 am
So sorry to hear that news astarra - very inconvenient when you have 4 little ones.
Good that you have had it reviewed.
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Post by: gertbysea on May 01, 2014, 07:47:02 am
I am glad you went to the doc Astarra . When the swelling goes down I would go back and have him look again.

You are going to need some help,for a few days. Forget about the blessed  shower. It does not matter.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on May 01, 2014, 07:50:52 am
I've just hung my paint brush and roller for the day.  ;D

Such a big job doing skirting boards, doors and frames. It doesn't help that I'm so slow. The sanding, washing and taping seem to take forever. If you think your house is too small, paint it.

Two things that kept me going was that Kimmy is painting too and I was thinking of us painting together and I'm really pleased with the results of what I have painted.

On the bright side - there is always a bright side  ;D I sold a chest of drawers and a china cabinet on gumtree that were picked up today so that is 2 less things in my home.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2014, 07:55:57 am
Great going Michele, I've given up painting these days and now pay an ex-BIL if I want jobs done in that area.

Nice to hear you managed to get into see a doctor astarra, hope things settle down as quickly as possible.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 01, 2014, 09:10:28 am
Take care Astarra. :-* :-* :-* I totally agree with Gert, forget the shower and rest up.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2014, 09:11:54 am
AStarra thank goodness all those vegies have been prepared. It looks like it will be rest for you. Do take care and do as Gert says and have it checked when the swelling goes down.

Mich I am glad it is you and not me. Painting isn't my favourite job.

Did the ironing this morning and have made bread, borscht, and ciabiatta rolls and one larger one.
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Post by: Emme on May 01, 2014, 09:18:54 am
Astarra, rest up and take it easy for a few days.  Hope the swelling goes down soon  :-*

Mich, I too am glad I don't have to do painting, not my favourite job either  :D

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Post by: *suzanne* on May 01, 2014, 09:19:43 am
astarra sounds nasty when ds recently hurt his wrist he had to have two xrays 7 days apart luckily it was soft tissue damage but he was out of action for 3 wks, rest up xx

Michele painting is an awful job dh and I tried it once,  1/4 of the way through we gave up and hired a professional :-[
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Post by: mcmich on May 01, 2014, 10:03:50 am
The painting isn't so bad, it's the prep that's horrid.
I would love to hire someone, although I only work 3-4 days a week so have some time and want to save our pennies for polishing the floor boards. Maybe get painters in to do the ceilings? I'm not looking forward to that job.
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2014, 10:07:05 am
Oh I remember the time I wanted to paint my bedroom ceiling Michelle.  I'm not good at doing anything whilst looking up and not once, but twice I managed to step back into the tray of paint  :D
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Post by: mcmich on May 01, 2014, 10:11:53 am
 ;D Judy - I'm not good on ladders. 1 milk crate and that's my limit. We have high ceilings and I'm nervous going above 3 rungs.
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2014, 10:13:16 am
It's a no brainer then Michele, get a painter in to do the ceilings  ;)
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Post by: mab19 on May 01, 2014, 10:23:33 am
Take care astarra and I hope the swelling goes down soon :)

I had a friend here for the day as she wanted to teach me how to make cards.  We had a fun day but I don't think it is really my thing.
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Post by: goldfish on May 01, 2014, 10:42:12 am
On dear! Some of these posts are not what I need to hear!  Painting needs to be done here too . . .thought it might be character building to do it myself . . . ??? :-)) :-)) ;D ;D   Maybe one door at a time . . . . ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Halex on May 01, 2014, 10:44:09 am
Massive cookimg starting next week.

My friend who had the breast cancer is doing what Angelina Jolie did, so I am my friends personal chef :)

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Post by: obbie on May 01, 2014, 10:53:44 am
you can do it Hally

at work today, can;t wait to get bookings for weddings......

 :)  just had a lovely family dinner :)
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Post by: goldfish on May 01, 2014, 11:01:05 am
Quote from: Halex on May 01, 2014, 10:44:09 am
Massive cookimg starting next week.

My friend who had the breast cancer is doing what Angelina Jolie did, so I am my friends personal chef :)

You'll absolutely shine, Hally!  Your TMX kitchen will have it all sorted in no time!! :)  I'll bet that your friend appreciates you more than she can say!!  It'll  be such a wonderful support for her!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 01, 2014, 11:12:12 am
Quote from: Halex on May 01, 2014, 10:44:09 am
Massive cookimg starting next week.

My friend who had the breast cancer is doing what Angelina Jolie did, so I am my friends personal chef :)


You are a brilliant cook Hally and she will love everything you cook for her :)
May I wish your friend the very best in her operation next week and a speedy recovery.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 01, 2014, 11:22:52 am
What a lovely thing to do for your friend Hally.

Astarra I hope it's a fast recovery. Sounds like forced rest. :)

Working. Looking forward to a holiday. If the work slows long enough for me to take it :/
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 01, 2014, 11:28:18 am
The Bluebells are just magnificent this year.Of course Chance is oblivious with his nose down tracking a scent while we walked :D :D
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/68cfc566d948c5523b5fe0011b99221c.jpg)
They are everywhere where I walk.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/e421a680b47c5514b6a6f652dd745862.jpg)
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Post by: goldfish on May 01, 2014, 11:29:37 am
That just looks like an impressionist painting, CC!!  How gorgeous is that!! :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 01, 2014, 11:35:36 am
Thanks GF.I'm extremely lucky where I live to enjoy these wonderful sights. ;D
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Post by: astarra on May 01, 2014, 11:53:27 am
Quote from: Halex on May 01, 2014, 10:44:09 am
Massive cookimg starting next week.

My friend who had the breast cancer is doing what Angelina Jolie did, so I am my friends personal chef :)



Good on you Halex.  :D
Best wishes to your friend in her op.  :-*
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2014, 12:13:29 pm
It's great to hear you will be supporting your friend Hally, friendship at it's best.
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Post by: Halex on May 01, 2014, 12:32:39 pm
Astarra hope all is good soon :)

CC love the photos :)

Thank you everyone, she appreciated my meals last time, she saud she didnt want to tell me she was getting better as she woukd miss my cooking, lol.

We all do what we can for everyone :)
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2014, 12:46:33 pm
 I'd missed those beautiful Bluebells Denise, absolutely gorgeous. Do they have a perfume?  Chance is a typical male, not interested in flowers  :D   
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 01, 2014, 01:01:12 pm
Bluebells do have a scent like hyacinths Judy.Its more pronounced if it's a warm day. :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 01, 2014, 01:06:13 pm
gorgeous cc my dd is currently on a 7wk holiday at the moment she's in Ireland and the scenery is beautiful she's back in England tomorrow.

how lovely of you hally xx
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 01, 2014, 01:42:16 pm
Quote from: mcmich on May 01, 2014, 07:50:52 am
I've just hung my paint brush and roller for the day.  ;D

Such a big job doing skirting boards, doors and frames. It doesn't help that I'm so slow. The sanding, washing and taping seem to take forever. If you think your house is too small, paint it.

Two things that kept me going was that Kimmy is painting too and I was thinking of us painting together and I'm really pleased with the results of what I have painted.

On the bright side - there is always a bright side  ;D I sold a chest of drawers and a china cabinet on gumtree that were picked up today so that is 2 less things in my home.  :D

I was wondering how you were going. It's so lonely painting. Very satisfying and empowering when done. Good to know I helped you out. Well done mich. I've just clocked over two weeks of painting and it's an understatement to say I am over it. We have stained arcs and skirts which is good, but you won't believe how many times I have marked them with wall paint. Only garage, robes, pantry and cupboards to go. Not looking forward to emptying these.

I haven't stepped into the paint tray yet Judy, but the boys think it's hilarious that a have paint on my pants bottom and two boob imprints on my tshirt, where I bumped a wet wall 😝

Lovely photo CC. You live in such a picturesque place.

Take care Astarra. Sounds very painful xox
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 01, 2014, 02:25:26 pm
You do live in such a picturesque part of England CC and your photos look like a Monet or Matisse painting. Stunning  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2014, 02:40:37 pm
Have you ever seen a painter with clean clothes Kimmy?   ;D  Those white overalls are usually covered in paint splotches.  You've done a wonderful job, well done and I hope you're finished very soon.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 01, 2014, 03:10:52 pm
I admire all your hard work painting Kimmy and Michele.I'm hopeless with a paintbrush as I always load my brush too much and it then runs up my arm :-)) DH just "tuts" under his breath at my antics :D :D
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Post by: mcmich on May 01, 2014, 10:40:19 pm
Gorgeous photos CC.

Quote from: Kimmyh on May 01, 2014, 01:42:16 pm
I was wondering how you were going. It's so lonely painting. Very satisfying and empowering when done. Good to know I helped you out. Well done mich. I've just clocked over two weeks of painting and it's an understatement to say I am over it. We have stained arcs and skirts which is good, but you won't believe how many times I have marked them with wall paint. Only garage, robes, pantry and cupboards to go. Not looking forward to emptying these.

I haven't stepped into the paint tray yet Judy, but the boys think it's hilarious that a have paint on my pants bottom and two boob imprints on my tshirt, where I bumped a wet wall 😝

Two weeks Kim  :o  I am sure you are over it. Sitting back at the end of the day and staring at freshly painted walls /wood work is very satisfying.

Amazingly, I haven't stepped in the paint tray either Judy.
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Post by: gertbysea on May 01, 2014, 10:59:18 pm
Another good jigsaw puzzle subject CC.

Gert
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Post by: djinni373 on May 01, 2014, 11:32:21 pm
Astarra Hope you are back on deck soon  :-*
Hally you are a wonderful friend.
CC how gorgeous. You live in a beautiful part of the world. Such a contrast to most Aussie landscapes.
Kimmy and mcmich you are both very brave. Lat time I had a paintbrush in my hand, some one said something to me and I turned toward them and accidentally painted them too ;D
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Post by: obbie on May 02, 2014, 01:05:34 am
CC that photo looks lovey.

I have never painted, but my DH has... :)
Take care Astarra
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Post by: Bedlam on May 02, 2014, 01:19:42 am
Now I understand Hally!  Best wishes to your friend, she is lucky to have you as a wonderful friend.
Take care Astarra, i imagine you are going to be feeling very frustrated.  You dont appear to be a person that enjoys sitting back.
Well done Kimmy and  Mich, painting is very rewarding and really gives a house a facelift.  ( Let the pros do the ceiling Mich).
CC, how lucky are you.  That is beautiful.
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Post by: pennyp on May 02, 2014, 04:39:21 am
Bluebells are something I do miss,  in fact all the spring flowers,  but I don't miss the cold weather needed to grow them :) the ones I miss most are lily of the valley. Very jealous CC
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Post by: gertbysea on May 02, 2014, 05:03:06 am
I miss Lilacs in the Spring.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on May 02, 2014, 06:42:40 am
Did a bit of bill paying and chemist pickups this morning. DH has almost finished the Teardrop.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/qygahaqe.jpg). Sorry the light is so bad.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/uvy4ary6.jpg) the back, with the end up, sort of the kitchen.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/yjata9ab.jpg) the inside cupboards.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/02/7yqy7eby.jpg) the back of it up.

I'll post some better ones when we have the mattress and everything in it. Some car club member will be happy. (We hope).
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Post by: judydawn on May 02, 2014, 07:00:48 am
A perfect prize for a car club person, I hope it raises lots of money for them.  Your DH is a very clever man and does such a beautiful job of anything he puts his hand to.
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Post by: mcmich on May 02, 2014, 07:28:20 am
That is amazing Cookie  :D
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Post by: Emme on May 02, 2014, 08:09:24 am
Astarra, hope some of the swelling has gone down today.  Take care

Hally, you are indeed a wonderful person and true friend  :-*

CC, love the beautiful bluebells.  Such a beautiful spot for walking.  Thanks for the lovely photos.

Mcmich, & Kimmy, I am truly hopeless at painting or so I am told, So I agree and  let others do it. I always put it on too thick or not thick enough or get the tin in such a mess there is paint everywhere.  :D :D :D
Cookie, your DH is very talented, it will be a wonderful prize, an amazing job.  Thanks for the photos.   :)
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Post by: gertbysea on May 02, 2014, 08:39:18 am
Wonderful cookie.

Gert
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Post by: pennyp on May 02, 2014, 08:41:35 am
Me too gert:)
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Post by: mcmich on May 02, 2014, 08:48:12 am
Got quite a bit achieved painting today and reckon I'm 60% done on the trim and doors.  ;D
I will ask DH to consider getting professionals in to do the ceilings at least over the staircase. Couldn't do it today as he did 2 trips last night and hence got up quite late - timing is everything. I think the Scott in him will see DH offering to paint the ceilings  ;D
I will give the study ceiling a go as it is a small room and I will probably gain confidence from finishing it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 02, 2014, 08:50:56 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on May 01, 2014, 10:59:18 pm
Another good jigsaw puzzle subject CC.

Gert
LOL It would drive you nuts doing it :D

Truly amazing masterpiece by your DH Cookie. 8) Who ever wins the Teardrop will be ecstatic :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 02, 2014, 09:06:44 am
Quote from: mcmich on May 02, 2014, 08:48:12 am
Got quite a bit achieved painting today and reckon I'm 60% done on the trim and doors.  ;D
I will ask DH to consider getting professionals in to do the ceilings at least over the staircase. Couldn't do it today as he did 2 trips last night and hence got up quite late - timing is everything. I think the Scott in him will see DH offering to paint the ceilings  ;D
I will give the study ceiling a go as it is a small room and I will probably gain confidence from finishing it.

I agree - I would love to get tickets in the raffle (such a generous donation Cookie and DH). I could drive over in the corolla and bring it back. Would have to get a towbar first though.  ;D
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 02, 2014, 11:37:46 am
Fabulous Cookie!

Day off ended up in at work ::)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 02, 2014, 12:00:10 pm
Thank you all.  :-*
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Post by: Halex on May 02, 2014, 12:11:56 pm
Well done everyone on your achievements :)

Massive cook up completed for 1 week, probably last near to 2  weeks :)

Thank you Emme & everyone else. I just like to help where needed :)
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Post by: judydawn on May 02, 2014, 12:20:11 pm
You are doing something you love Hally so it is not a chore and your friend will be so grateful for your generosity.
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Post by: Halex on May 02, 2014, 12:23:04 pm
No chore here, love cooking, love my friend :)

EASY :)

On the plus side cp is now happy to eat any super food :)
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Post by: droverjess on May 02, 2014, 07:18:52 pm
Get well soon Astarra, good advice from Gert.
Well done to the house painters. I've been there recently. Woodstaining too. I have a few snags to sort out wittier and paint. Currently lambing still and gardening.
The furniture arrives on Wednesday, been in store since redundancy. Will bring a few memories back when I unpack it..... Going to touch up the walls after the removals men have left to cover the marks.

Today fetched parts for electrician working in office and shed,returned surplus items, bought cushion fillers and dropped curtain remnants and cushions off to be made up to finish each bedroom. Did food shopping. Dropped 3 boxes at charity shop, came home with small wicker basket for logs.

I am not on here much as it's so hectic... But I think of you all.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 02, 2014, 07:22:43 pm
Good to hear from you DJ :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 02, 2014, 08:23:35 pm
My goodness DJ, I don't know how you fit everything in to your day.  :)
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Post by: goldfish on May 02, 2014, 08:25:08 pm
DJ- with all you're doing, it's a wonder you have time to turn around! The more you do it seems the busier you get!! Glad you get a moment here and there to pop on here though. Hope the spring and summer months are really good to you! :)
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Post by: obbie on May 02, 2014, 09:53:11 pm
great to hear from you DJ :)
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Post by: mab19 on May 02, 2014, 10:58:23 pm
Nice to hear from you DJ :)
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Post by: gertbysea on May 02, 2014, 11:38:18 pm
Knew you were busy with lambs but thinking about you every day. We can't wait  until you open your doors for guests and greet the first ones.

I am wondering if you might keep one ewe as a milker  after lambs. Might be nice to make some sheeps milk cheese  and yogurts. I would. But then I am not a busy girl.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 03, 2014, 12:20:34 am
Sounds like a good idea Gert.
Great to hear from you DJ and hope things settle down for you soon although you will still be busy when B&B opens.
A quiet day at home planned for me today and hopefully alone  ;D
Will be nice to just relax and maybe get into reading a book.
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Post by: pennyp on May 03, 2014, 01:17:14 am
Today is a very happy day as we have our grandsons engagement party so it will be like a family reunion :)
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Post by: astarra on May 03, 2014, 01:20:52 am
That sounds just wonderful, Penny.  :)

I have not done much and it is very frustrating - made some brownie and put a load of washing on (DH said he will hang it out for me, thankfully) Now just waiting for the nurofen to kick in... >:( >:( >:(  Glad the swelling is starting to go down tho  :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 03, 2014, 01:54:29 am
Missed your postings DJ so knew you must be flat out over there.  It sounds like it's really coming together now, at last I hear you say  ;)

Have a great day with the family Penny.
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Post by: mab19 on May 03, 2014, 06:20:31 am
We went out to DSs place to get wood for the fire this morning.  The two men did the chain sawing and I did the wood splitter and then we all loaded it.  Enough wood for two households and we managed to get it all done before the rain came.  I'm feeling a bit on the tired side now :D :D
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Post by: mcmich on May 03, 2014, 07:25:00 am
Wow, Mab, wood splitting is hard work. I bet you're tired.
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Post by: mab19 on May 03, 2014, 09:34:42 am
Quote from: mcmich on May 03, 2014, 07:25:00 am
Wow, Mab, wood splitting is hard work. I bet you're tired.

It's a motor driven wood splitter mcmich.  I just had to put the logs on, pull the lever to split the wood and then throw the pieces of wood onto the heap.  A bit of a work out for the arms tho. :D
It was worth it tho as it's nice and cosy in our house tonight and we have enough wood to last us several weeks.
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Post by: Emme on May 03, 2014, 10:47:15 am
Gosh Mab that is still hard work,no wonder you are tired.  Have a rest tomorrow ;D
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Post by: obbie on May 03, 2014, 11:18:32 am
Sounds good mab, i can't wait to light the fire soon :)
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Post by: gertbysea on May 03, 2014, 11:21:48 am
I had a wood fire in Sydney and loved it. But it is hard work stacking and maintaining the thing. My doggie used to love sitting and watching the fire as we did.

I am now in bed reading with the air con on. I should never have put the cotton blanket on my bed when I was frightened by seeing it was down to a chilling 22 degrees one night. Crazy as it is now .24.4 in the room. Might turn it off, open the doors as usual and listen to the curlews cry all night. Trying to finish Empress Dowager Cixi by Jung Chang. Have had a few interruptions in the reading of.

Bad sentence I know cookie but you get the meaning better.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on May 03, 2014, 12:12:11 pm
Robyn do you ever need a fire on up there? When we were in Broome it could get quite cold in the morning but soon warmed up.

I get the meaning Gert, no worries.  ;D
Mab what a super effort, well done.
MF I really want to sit down and have a good read. I just seem to have been busy.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 03, 2014, 02:58:09 pm
Lovely to hear from you DJ, so close.
Astarra take it easy.
Had a lovely long walk to a cafe for breaky and at long last watched Philamena.  I have wanted to watch it for so long and really enjoyed it.
We have a very frustrating intermittent problem with our reverse cycle air con. Worked last night and was lovely to take the chill away, unfortunately not playing the game today.  Have spent many dollars and been told it is fixed...very frustrating!
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Post by: obbie on May 03, 2014, 10:44:56 pm
Cookie, yes we have a fire, it does get cold.
14 here this morning inside...

we have heaps of timber, and the kids pick up pine cones for the kinder-ling from our trees.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 03, 2014, 11:07:11 pm
Quote from: Bedlam on May 03, 2014, 02:58:09 pm
Lovely to hear from you DJ, so close.
Astarra take it easy.
Had a lovely long walk to a cafe for breaky and at long last watched Philamena.  I have wanted to watch it for so long and really enjoyed it.
We have a very frustrating intermittent problem with our reverse cycle air con. Worked last night and was lovely to take the chill away, unfortunately not playing the game today.  Have spent many dollars and been told it is fixed...very frustrating!

What manufacturer is your air con Denise?
I loved Philomena too  it was so sad. Have the book on kindle but haven't read it yet.

I think we need to make time to read cookie but recently I just don't seem to have had much free time at all. DS and family  popped in unexpectedly yesterday for breakfast. DIL and GD ended up staying for most of the day as DS had business meetings so that was my relaxing day gone!!! Not that I minded as I loved having them  ;)
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Post by: djinni373 on May 04, 2014, 12:26:12 am
Since its Sunday I though I'd read the on-line "news" with my cuppa and discovered we are not just a cult, but food snobs as well  :o

This (http://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/schnitzel-mistakes-you-need-to-stop-making-this-is-crumby-but-important-journalism/story-fneuz8wn-1226903274468) article advises "Check your breadcrumbs carefully if buying at the supermarket. Often they have all sorts of nasty artificial additives which taste horrible. We’re not going to turn into food snobs and encourage you to freeze your own bread and grate it."

Is making your own healthy food snobby or is just encouraging people to do so snobby  ??? Bah!!  Sorry mini rant over ;D

I'm off to the kitchen to be a food snob and make my own bread. And I might even grate and freeze some for breadbrumbs  :o :o :o
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 04, 2014, 12:30:42 am
LOL  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on May 04, 2014, 02:10:28 am
Home bread makers always make their own crumbs, why wouldn't we.  I do like panko though if I have to buy them.  Silly man, set  himself up for criticism with this article.
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Post by: astarra on May 04, 2014, 02:12:24 am
Well, if food snobs avoid additives then I for sure don't mind being one!!   ;D
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Post by: mab19 on May 04, 2014, 02:20:52 am
We have just delivered the bath we removed from the bathroom when we installed the new shower unit.

I decided to advertise it in the classified ad section of my home page and sold it next day. :D  DH was glad to get it out of the shed.
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Post by: obbie on May 04, 2014, 04:08:05 am
Doesn't everyone make their own bread, and bread crumbs.... ;D ;D

cooking, cleaning, relaxing

I had 4 ids here, 3 more to  this afternoon.... :)
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 04, 2014, 04:51:03 am
Day outside. Yesterday soccer then went swimming at the lagoon with four of E's friends families. Was great. Today a day in the yard with the kids. New garden beds and kicking the soccer ball. Glorious weekend!
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Post by: obbie on May 04, 2014, 06:24:35 am
just cleaned out my huge pantry, cleaned shelves, and it it all back in... looks great now :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 04, 2014, 06:46:18 am
Good job done Robyn.  ;)
I hate a messy pantry but I am afraid DH just never puts anything back in the place he took it from in both fridge and pantry.
Been telling him for years but it seems to go in one ear and straight out the other one   :(
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Post by: Bedlam on May 04, 2014, 09:39:00 am
MF, its an LG, 8 years old ( is that the life of things these day?)  The trouble is when I get them to come out it will work. Frustrating.  Its a funny time of year and dont need it too much but nice to have for those nippy nights.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 04, 2014, 09:55:20 am
I will ask DH when he comes home Denise. Is it working on cooling or temperamental on both cycles. You want it fixed before it gets really cold.
It's very frustrating as my Ilve stove played up all the time. Only 2 out of 6 hot plates worked consistently   others would take awhile to ignite most of the time and would cut out while cooking. Of course when the technicians came, which was every 3-4 months for 4 years, they never cut out but they didn't stay long enough to see exactly what was happening. They didn't do anything to help and Ilve refused to replace it.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 04, 2014, 12:51:53 pm
We had a car run today. Last week we put our cars on dilay with others and today was our own club run. We went way up the other side of the river. It was just over 61km each way. Had a lovely morning tea, meeting and lunch. Then trekked home.
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 04, 2014, 12:57:14 pm
Sounds like a great day cookie. I took the boys to the footy today as a treat for DS7's birthday. One happy cat and one sad tiger. But we all had a great day.
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Post by: judydawn on May 04, 2014, 12:59:04 pm
Couldn't please both the boys Kimmy but it sounded like a good game.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 04, 2014, 12:59:14 pm
It would have been a good game Kimmy. My team got done......again. Judy I bet you are happy, your team are doing very well.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on May 04, 2014, 01:20:10 pm
Judy' s not the only happy one :)
We have had a busy weekend as winter sport has started and my cousin was married yesterday in the country. It was lovely to see them married, but it was really, really cold as it was a garden wedding and the reception was in a marquee. I'm not sure what got into me when we got home, but I now have 3 boxes to take to the op shop tomorrow. It's mostly wedding gifts that have been sitting unused in the cupboard for over 20 years. I then went out into the garden and filled 1 1/2 green wheely bins. My veggie patch is ready for replanting, and I've planted out the garlic cloves that have started to shoot. I've also done a heap of washing and made soup and bread rolls for dinner as well as a multigrain loaf for tomorrow. I'm off to bed now as I'm more than a bit tired. ;D
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Post by: judydawn on May 04, 2014, 01:35:20 pm
Didn't know you barracked for Ports Sue.  Yes Cookie, very pleased with the boys .

Love to know what the unused wedding gifts are Sue, are they really that bad LOL. You've achieved so much this weekend, today was certainly a better day than yesterday.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 04, 2014, 02:22:17 pm
You have certainly been busy ES.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 04, 2014, 07:32:48 pm
I spent part of the day weeding and tiding the garden.I planted some mint in my herb bed,I only hope I don't regret it  :-X 
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Post by: mcmich on May 04, 2014, 10:23:55 pm
Very busy day for you ES.

The wind blew the rain away yesterday and we went to Tocal Field Day. Good day but quite cold.
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Post by: mab19 on May 04, 2014, 11:58:08 pm
You certainly had a busy weekend ES. :)

It was cold and wet here so I started sorting through some sewing stuff that hasn't been used in years and will take it to the op shop.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 05, 2014, 12:08:07 am
Can I have some of that energy Sue.  Not a lot of cooking here.  May is very busy birthday month for us.  We went to my nephews celebration dinner at a chinese last night.
MF, if only you iived closer.  I will get the last service people back, i phoned them shortly after they "fixed it" and explained that it wasnt. I think there call out is $90. Which you dont mind as a one off but on a few repeats, i think just the hourly rate would be fair.
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Post by: obbie on May 05, 2014, 01:42:25 am
relaxing at work.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 05, 2014, 01:50:58 am
A busy day ES you have been exhausted.

CCi hope your mint doesn't take over the garden :o
I am about to plant my herb garden. Will be doing it in large pots as parsley and mint are easily controlled that way. Or me anyway as I don't have much time to spend I the garden.
Michele a lovely photo .

I am awaiting DIL dropping of GD then driving to pick up my mum then to DD's house to look after her two boys as she has been called into work.a miserable looki g day here with grey skies and drizzle
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 05, 2014, 01:55:22 am
Quote from: Bedlam on May 05, 2014, 12:08:07 am
Can I have some of that energy Sue.  Not a lot of cooking here.  May is very busy birthday month for us.  We went to my nephews celebration dinner at a chinese last night.
MF, if only you iived closer.  I will get the last service people back, i phoned them shortly after they "fixed it" and explained that it wasnt. I think there call out is $90. Which you dont mind as a one off but on a few repeats, i think just the hourly rate would be fair.

Ask for a report on the problem Denise as it shouldn't keep recurring if they have "fixed" it. Yes if you were closer my SIL could look at it as he has been an aircon tech for 20 years. Everyone now seem to have a call out fee which is fine if they fix it but not when they don't.



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Post by: judydawn on May 05, 2014, 01:57:23 am
MF, a Grandma on call - how lucky is your family. MI hope you and Mum have a nice day with the kids.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 05, 2014, 01:59:40 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 05, 2014, 01:57:23 am
MF, a Grandma on call - how lucky is your family. MI hope you and Mum have a nice day with the kids.

I don't mind Judy  :D
I actually can't say no to her as she works for our company!!!!  Mum loves being around the kids and its not my place that is going to be messed up today  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on May 05, 2014, 02:02:26 am
That's why I prefer to sit the kids at their place too MF LOL.  DD now knows she can call me at the last minute to babysit too, I would never say no unless I had something on. 
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 05, 2014, 02:06:33 am
Exactly the same as me Judy. I have been tempted to say no on occasion when I have had no plans but then I think back to when my four kids were young and how I would have loved a few hours break.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 05, 2014, 04:59:18 am
Love the horse.
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Post by: mab19 on May 05, 2014, 08:07:46 am
Went down the street this morning to deliver more paper work to govt depts. :-))
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Post by: gertbysea on May 05, 2014, 08:30:08 am
Quote from: mab19 on May 05, 2014, 08:07:46 am
Went down the street this morning to deliver more paper work to govt depts. :-))

I love how they get us to do all the work.

Gert
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Post by: astarra on May 05, 2014, 09:36:43 am
ummm.... :-\ :-\ :-\
Had an x ray and came home in a plaster cast.... :-[
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Post by: judydawn on May 05, 2014, 09:39:29 am
Ouch, so you did more damage than you thought Astarra.  How long before it comes off?  I hope you have a lot of back up options, life is going to be very difficult for a while.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on May 05, 2014, 09:40:38 am
Oh Astarra, wha happened I hope you can cope at home and get some help. ???
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 05, 2014, 09:43:48 am
Poor you Astarra.I hope it mends very quickly as I know you are such busy Mum.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 05, 2014, 09:44:59 am
Oh astarra you poor thing I hope you have lots of helpers xx

today I put flanelette sheets on everyone's beds and vacuumed the gas log heater out,  it's been very cold here (for me anyway:-[ ) and now I'm suffering from some sort of seasonal mood disorder, I also cleaned the bathrooms and bedrooms and made some cinnamon scrolls which were okay not my usual recipe, don't know why I try different ones when the one I always use is perfect!
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Post by: astarra on May 05, 2014, 09:46:12 am
Was definitely glad i had so many prepared veg in the freezer, I must say!  8)

Up to 9 weeks in the cast, Judy  >:(  Not impressed, but can't do much about it so have to get on with it.  :)  
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Post by: judydawn on May 05, 2014, 09:49:14 am
Oh you poor thing Astarra, knowing you though you will find some way to get those jobs done.  I wish you well dear girl.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 05, 2014, 09:50:52 am
Oh Astarra you poor thing, glad you went back to drs. Big hug from me.  It is going to drive you crazy. Lucky you have such a wonderful family ( and the prepared veges!)
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Post by: gertbysea on May 05, 2014, 10:09:14 am
Quote from: astarra on May 05, 2014, 09:46:12 am
Was definitely glad i had so many prepared veg in the freezer, I must say!  8)

Up to 9 weeks in the cast, Judy  >:(  Not impressed, but can't do much about it so have to get on with it.  :)  

Was it a Colles Fracture Astarra? 

You will probably manage better with a cast on as you will not be moving your wrist and the pain will lessen as it heals. Still going to be a pain in the bum though. Be sure to check the cast in Day or two for any sharp bits and that it is not too tight around the fingers. In about 4 weeks you will no doubt need to replace the cast.

Might be time to reflect on normal habits , slow down and let the housework go for a bit . You may find it is not as important as you think. LOL! My bet is that no one will even notice what has not been done.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on May 05, 2014, 10:21:59 am
I think you are spot on Gert. I spent many times agonizing over my home and now 30yrs down the track, I know I can't remember what house work I did or didn't do - probably due to the alzheimer's and I bet my children don't remember either.
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Post by: mab19 on May 05, 2014, 10:29:14 am
Oh astarra you poor thing.  I do hope it heals quickly for you :)
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Post by: obbie on May 05, 2014, 10:38:57 am
astarra hope its ok,  ;)
thankfully you are so orginised
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Post by: Katiej on May 05, 2014, 10:40:58 am
Oh Astarra you poor thing, rest up and hope it gets better quickly. Take care xx
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Post by: gertbysea on May 05, 2014, 12:11:57 pm
Quote from: mcmich on May 05, 2014, 10:21:59 am
I think you are spot on Gert. I spent many times agonizing over my home and now 30yrs down the track, I know I can't remember what house work I did or didn't do - probably due to the alzheimer's and I bet my children don't remember either.

Yes I thought I was super woman  with DH  away a lot, me working shift work including nights, studying and trying to keep the house pristine. I had no family or friends to help and thought I could do it all.  I used to curse the women's movement for saying we could do it all and  have it all. Just ain't so . I should have had a cleaner at least. There was no respite. 24/7 work work work.  It actually achieved nothing special except exhaustion. 

Trying to wrangle the whole thing is ridiculous. None of my family cared a fig about the house being pristine or three beautiful meals a day. Even today at  age 44 and 47 they say I should have let it all go to pot as  they were happy with casseroles,  sausages and leftovers  and never changing their sheets. LOL!

Gert
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Post by: EmeraldSue on May 05, 2014, 12:12:23 pm
Astarra, take note of Gert's good advice and be kind to yourself for a change.  ;)
Judy, I've always barracked for Port. The things I took to the op shop were not bad, just very underused. I can only remember using the soup tureen once, when a French student cooked us dinner, and we had 3 wine decanters but very rarely use even one, so the cut crystal one went to the op shop. There was a fruit salad bowl with 4 matching serving bowls that I can't remember using, a vase that you couldn't put water in plus another vase still in its original wrapping ( I got about 10 vases for my 21st), plus a glass carafe with a matching glass and a few other things besides. I hope someone else can use these things as they were only collecting dust in my cupboard, and the RSPCA may make a little cash in the process.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 05, 2014, 12:16:36 pm
Astarra only do the absolute necessities, like food on the table and the washing. Take it easy.

Like you mab I spent the morning dropping forms off at a government office. I didn't enjoy one moment of it. I found 50% of the staff rude, the place smelled, and I guess I was lucky-I was only kept waiting for 1 1/2 hours. Just to drop forms off.  :-\ :-\
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Post by: gertbysea on May 05, 2014, 12:24:36 pm
Good on you Sue. Some people will be delighted when they get a bargain at the op shop. I have had a couple of wins recently at the op shops.

Bureaucrats really test my patience cookie.

Gert
 
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 05, 2014, 01:19:54 pm
Ooh Astarra that's terrible. Sending you hugs and hoping it mends quicker than 9 weeks xox
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Post by: judydawn on May 05, 2014, 01:29:55 pm
Ah yes, the old wine decanters Sue - not much use for them nowadays is there?  Glad to hear of your allegiance to Port too  :-*

It seems like a few of us are visiting departmental offices.  Geoff turns 65 at the end of June so Centrelink want to change him over from the Disability Support Pension to an Aged Pension which is fair enough but they wanted identification (a bit hard to take him with me) after paying him a pension since 1987  :o  I obviously went there at a good tie, 4pm on a Friday, not a soul there so I only had a 10 minute wait but it's a nice big, fairly new office so I don't mind going there once in a blue moon.
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Post by: mab19 on May 05, 2014, 02:03:57 pm
Judy, you were lucky to only have to wait for 10 mins.  Like Gert I have had to spend anything up to two hours at Centrelink just to deliver papers and ask for some advice.  The worst thing is you can't even make an appointment you just have to sit and wait. >:(
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Post by: cookie1 on May 05, 2014, 02:13:46 pm
No, I thought I would be able to make an appointment but they said no. I waited on the phone the other day for 45 minutes to be told that. I turned 65 and thought I would register to try and get a Commonwealth Seniors card, but first I have to wait and be told that I can't have a pension.  :-\ :-X :-X
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Post by: gertbysea on May 05, 2014, 02:21:00 pm
Quote from: mab19 on May 05, 2014, 02:03:57 pm
Judy, you were lucky to only have to wait for 10 mins.  Like Gert I have had to spend anything up to two hours at Centrelink just to deliver papers and ask for some advice.  The worst thing is you can't even make an appointment you just have to sit and wait. >:(

Here you  wait and then you are directed to a telephone on the premises and told to use that even though there are people behind desks  doing ???

Gert
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Post by: goldfish on May 05, 2014, 02:25:34 pm
Quote from: astarra on May 05, 2014, 09:36:43 am
ummm.... :-\ :-\ :-\
Had an x ray and came home in a plaster cast.... :-[

Astarra, really sorry to hear this.  Seems Gert was spot on.  Do take good care of yourself.  Housework should be the last thing on your mind.   And I wouldn't be surprised if your little ones will want to help Mum all they can! :)
Thanks. too, for your "potato advice" - I certainly don't  need to do the kgs that you process, but whatever I buy now will be peeled and frozen! A really great way to cut down on spoilage and waste! Very much appreciated!!
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Post by: Emme on May 05, 2014, 11:43:53 pm
Astarra, sorry to hear you have a plaster cast but hopefully it will mend sooner.  As others have said take it easy, I am sure you will have some willing helpers to help you  :)
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Post by: Nikkit on May 06, 2014, 12:00:37 am
Gee, I go away for the weekend and can't quite catch up with everything in here...we are all so busy!

Astarra, do hope that you mend well and get everyone to pitch in and help. You may not like the way the dust bunnies gather under the table and in the corners - but you can make a game of it when you give a child the vaccy and get them to count how many they can suck up! If the clean washing is piled on the lounge you can say it is the "lounge-robe" and everyone has to find their own clothes...(I do that now and I don't have a broken anything  :-)) :-)) )

I've been catching up on washing from our w'end. Hubby was Extreme 4wd-ing in a comp and his team came equal 10th. They had a ball, laughed so much on each track we could hear them the whole time and didn't break anything major in the truck, just a winch rope and some gremlins got into the wiring courtesy of some very deep muddy smelly water (up to the window sills!) It was a good weekend.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 06, 2014, 01:46:54 am
It sounds like a fun weekend end Nikkit. Especially for the boys. A friend of ours converted the farm Suzuki into a mud Suzuki but then he was transferred to Malaysia. I'm glad there was no series damage. The thought of deep, smelly muddy water doesn't do a lot for me. 
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Post by: obbie on May 06, 2014, 06:14:53 am
sounds fun Nikkit
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 06, 2014, 08:54:51 am
What a fun weekend for you all Nikkit :D
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Post by: astarra on May 06, 2014, 09:47:58 am
Sounds fun, Nikkit.    :)
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 06, 2014, 11:04:38 am
DH has left again for another week or more :/ nevermind we are in the groove. Quiche in the fridge, leftovers that will make up for dinner tomorrow night after soccer, bought a $5 pizza today cheap Tuesday with work. Mainly to add something to lunches. School lunches made, homework done, a full day worked, washing off line, new gardens watered, kids in bed. Now I get to watch the last episode of secrets and lies :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 06, 2014, 11:07:48 am
A very busy day for you AINAID :o Enjoy your program you earned it ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 06, 2014, 11:13:59 am
It's lovely to have some "me time" INAID. Well earned  :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 06, 2014, 12:54:40 pm
Isn't it nice at the end of the day to finally sit down and put your feet up INAID?
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Post by: Bedlam on May 06, 2014, 01:05:07 pm
Feel the deep sigh from here, inaid.  Enjoy.
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Post by: obbie on May 06, 2014, 11:42:54 pm
this morning at home, you can just see the fog
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Post by: droverjess on May 07, 2014, 07:00:58 am
Furniture and belongings arrive out of store today so that'll keep me quiet for a few weeks.....
It's been packed since August 2012!!
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Post by: mcmich on May 07, 2014, 07:06:34 am
You can see the fog - lovely and green up your way.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 07, 2014, 07:38:01 am
Such excitement DJ. Enjoy re discovering all your stuff.
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Post by: goldfish on May 07, 2014, 07:40:45 am
Great to get your things out of storage, DJ . .  but don't push yourself!!  Keen to hear how you are going . . .wish I had a fraction of your strength!!! :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 07, 2014, 08:01:35 am
Wow DJ, have you opened anything that you forgot you had? It would sort of be  like Christmas, unpacking things you haven't seen for 18 months.
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Post by: gertbysea on May 07, 2014, 08:13:16 am
Oh dear even though it will be great rediscovering all your stuff I expect not a small amount of washing will need to be done!!  Don't throw the boxes out as you will no doubt need some to take stuff to the op shop!   Anyway it will keep you out of trouble for a bit.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 07, 2014, 08:59:38 am
 Good luck with the unpacking DJ.It will be great to see stuff that has been packed since 2012 but look after your back ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 07, 2014, 11:27:24 am
Very exciting DJ.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 07, 2014, 11:33:11 am
Hehe yes you could probably all hear my sigh of relief as I hit the couch. Lol. So tired tonight. Big day at work (when isn't!) and soccer practice this afternoon for E. Both kids were exhausted. Looking forward to cuddling up to them soon. Lunches made. :)
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Post by: astarra on May 07, 2014, 11:38:18 am
Sounds perfect inaid, cuddling up with the kids.   :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 07, 2014, 11:44:18 am
My favourite time of the day INAID. Cuddles on couch before bed. Nothing beats it.
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Post by: judydawn on May 07, 2014, 01:44:31 pm
I hope you're are enjoying the unpacking DJ, it's fun discovering things you'd forgotten you had.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 07, 2014, 03:00:18 pm
Enjoy unpacking DJ.
I used a voucher for a massage given to me for my birthday.  Lovely having the knots kneaded.
It's hard work on your own inaid, lots of joy and pleasure too but I can remember the end of the day when mine were little and DH working away. Enjoy the cuddles.
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Post by: obbie on May 07, 2014, 09:42:07 pm
enjoy the unpacking DJ
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 08, 2014, 12:27:56 am
A big job ahead unpacking DJ. No doubt you will find many things that you had forgotten about. Fun and exciting for you but take it easy as you have so many other jobs to do. You have such a busy life. When is the B&B opening?

INAID there is nothing nicer than cuddles from the little ones before bed. I still enjoy it with all my GK's.  :Even Miss 18 and 19 still snuggle up when we watch movies together. D Enjoy every moment while you can as they seem to grow up in a flash.

A stormy day here in Perth with high winds and much needed rain. Having 3 of the GK's today so it will be indoor fun and activities as I won't be picnicking in the park today. Must go as DD dropping of her two little boys in 10 minutes before she takes the two girls to school. Better start making them some breakfast.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 08, 2014, 03:33:29 am
Enjoy your time with the GK MF.

 I'm currently at mums looking after DS. She had an appointment to go to and had picked E up from school sick, took him to the doctors and pharmacist. Where would I be without her?!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 08, 2014, 03:39:35 am
Hope your DSi is ok INAiD. Its great that you have your mum to help you out.  :D
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Post by: djinni373 on May 08, 2014, 05:47:39 am
Hope DS is ok INAID. You are so lucky to have your mum.

I had to pick a big armful of these beautiful flowers as the bushes are falling over because of all the flowers on them. These were originally grown in my great grand mother's garden in CQ so I'm very happy that they are establishing themselves 1500 km away :) My Aunt tells me these flowers are quite rare. I filled four vases and their lovely delicate perfume is filling the house. Gorgeous!
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Post by: mcmich on May 08, 2014, 06:13:53 am
They are just glorious djinni. What sort of flowers are they?
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Post by: gertbysea on May 08, 2014, 06:32:23 am
Gorgeous they are Gayle.

Gert
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Post by: Yvette on May 08, 2014, 06:35:28 am
Yes Gayle they are lovely  :)
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Post by: mab19 on May 08, 2014, 07:16:25 am
Enjoy your unpacking DJ.  I am sure you will find lots of things you had forgotten about. :)

Hope your son is ok INAID.

The flowers are gorgeous djinni. 
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Post by: judydawn on May 08, 2014, 08:21:07 am
They're chrysanthemums aren't they?  Gorgeous Gayle.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 08, 2014, 08:45:37 am
The flowers are beautiful Gayle and such a wonderful reminder of your family when you look at them. :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 08, 2014, 09:15:34 am
That's what I thought Judy, although quite common.  :)
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Post by: djinni373 on May 08, 2014, 09:28:06 am
They are chrysanthemums Judy. Maybe she meant rare for CQ Mich :D I remember her telling me that the flower is a true double and not a semi-double or something ??? Dunno. A lot has happened since then and my Alzheimers is playing up again :D
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Post by: gertbysea on May 08, 2014, 09:59:16 am
And they always bloom for Mother's Day.  We always wore red to church to honour our mother  but my mother wore white to honour her mother who had passed away.

Those are indeed very special full bodied blooms.

Gert
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Post by: djinni373 on May 08, 2014, 10:03:29 am
Very true Gert. wearing the red flower to church is interesting. Not heard that before.
I remember my mother and my aunts gathering bunches of them from the garden and taking them to their mothers' graves for Mothers Day each year.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 08, 2014, 12:00:42 pm
Beautiful flowers Gayle. You don't see many like those as chrysanthemums are often single and straggly.

We're off to Monkey Mia on Monday so it is all go here. We weren't sure until last night so now we are rushing round. I have the hard decision of taking the thermomix or not as last year we didn't use it very much. I will miss it if I do leave it home.

This morning was an enormous shop, then some bread baking to take up. A little caravan packing.
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Post by: astarra on May 08, 2014, 12:18:15 pm
I went to a kinder mother's day afternoon tea today, where the kids had made food and also sang and acted a couple of songs,  and we also saw their work. ... :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on May 08, 2014, 12:25:53 pm
take TM cookie, the distance between you both would be far too great. enjoy your holiday up in the sun  :-*
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Post by: mab19 on May 08, 2014, 10:16:08 pm
Take the TMX cookie.  I took mine last month on our holiday and even tho I didn't use it as much as I thought I would I was still glad I had it with me for the odd meal or two.  Enjoy your trip to Monkey Mia.
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Post by: Emme on May 08, 2014, 11:58:33 pm
Those flowers are beautiful djinni, just in time for Mothers Day

Cookie, hope you have a great time at Monkey Mia and the weather stays nice for you.   :)
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Post by: astarra on May 09, 2014, 12:12:58 am
Just done a spread sheet of lunchbox fillers - just (cuz I can and) to give me ideas when I get an inspiration slump :)
I'm sure I will think of more as time goes on but it is a start!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: goldfish on May 09, 2014, 12:22:44 am
The flowers are gorgeous, Gayle! Very special!! :)

Cookie - safe travels!  Have a wonderful time!! :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 09, 2014, 12:43:03 am
It's part of the family and will not want to miss going to Monkey Mia with you Cookie.  DH will surely want his rice custard ;D  Have a lovely holiday, stay safe.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on May 09, 2014, 12:53:48 am
Lovely chrysanthemums, djinni 😃.

Enjoy your adventure, Cookie xx
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 09, 2014, 01:03:09 am
Have a great trip cookie. Weather should be perfect  :D

Gorgeous flowers Gayle. They make a stunning display  :D
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Post by: obbie on May 09, 2014, 01:17:31 am
lovely flowers Gayle
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 09, 2014, 03:49:39 am
Quote from: astarra on May 09, 2014, 12:12:58 am
Just done a spread sheet of lunchbox fillers - just (cuz I can and) to give me ideas when I get an inspiration slump :)
I'm sure I will think of more as time goes on but it is a start!  ;D ;D ;D

Would love to see it Astarra. I could do with a few more :)
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Post by: astarra on May 09, 2014, 03:52:38 am
PM me your email address and i'll send it to you INAID  ;)
of course it is what our kids eat, but you can personalize it to yours!!
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Lovely flowers Gayle. Enjoy the trip Cookie.

I have the day off. I have managed to do one load of washing, clean upstairs and take the youngest to her swimming lesson. E is home with me today too. No mothers day pampering for me :( I was looking forward to it.

Have resisted the urge to collect my laptop from work. Might take the kids and dog for a walk when it's cooler to the post office.
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Post by: mcmich on May 09, 2014, 06:16:38 am
Enjoy Monkey Mia Cookie and DH - do you think you would use The Dreampot more than TMX when you are away? Maybe neither? It's amazing how little you really need to have a functioning kitchen.
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Post by: jeninwa on May 09, 2014, 12:38:55 pm
Lovely flowers Gayle, we always wore a chrysanthemum to church on Mother's Day when we were kids.

Enjoy your trip cookie and Mr cookie, take your thermi, he'll be lonely and cold left at home. Lol
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Post by: cookie1 on May 09, 2014, 12:44:44 pm
I've pretty well decided that Termite is staying home. I'm already missing him and told DD she has to love him every day. I'm taking the Dream Pot with us. Last year the thermomix didn't get over used, but it was handy. I'm going to spend 4 weeks doing things the hard way. We tend to eat a lot of fish and salad up there and grills. We use it a lot when we are touring. See how we go.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 09, 2014, 01:25:08 pm
What a special flower to have in your garden Djinni, my old garden was full of family memories too.
Have a lovely relax in the sun of monkey mia Cookie.  You will appreciate Termite whenyou return.
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Post by: mcmich on May 09, 2014, 01:33:55 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on May 09, 2014, 12:44:44 pm
I've pretty well decided that Termite is staying home. I'm already missing him and told DD she has to love him every day. I'm taking the Dream Pot with us. Last year the thermomix didn't get over used, but it was handy. I'm going to spend 4 weeks doing things the hard way. We tend to eat a lot of fish and salad up there and grills. We use it a lot when we are touring. See how we go.

Great choice Cookie. If you didn't use it last year, you probably won't use it this year. DH catches fish there and you have your meal plan sorted. Fish and salad is so doable without TMX. A no frills kitchen still cooks. You are away on holiday and having fun.  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on May 09, 2014, 02:05:16 pm
You will be fine and Termite will be well looked after. Be fun cooking in a different way. Lots of fish I hope. Enjoy.

Gert
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Post by: djinni373 on May 10, 2014, 04:05:30 am
Quote from: Bedlam on May 09, 2014, 01:25:08 pm
What a special flower to have in your garden Djinni, my old garden was full of family memories too.
Thanks girls and Bedlam. Talking about the flowers has brought back a whole lot of lovely memories and may be the start of a new Mothers Day tradition based on Gert's info.

Cookie have a fantastic getaway. Looking forward to seeing what you cook in the dream pot.

Today I went to the local Farmers Market. It was really buzzing. I go to the supermarket and can't seem to find much that I want to buy. I go to the Farmers market and… My name is Gayle and I have a problem  :D The picture isn't even all of it as I found another bag after I took the pic ;D Was thrilled to find local (NSW) nitrate free ham and a piece of kassler and some organic green tea with lemon and ginger. Mmmm


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I love local markets and food produce. Look like you did well.

Soccer this morning then home to climb mount foldmore. Changed all the sheets and cleaned the rooms. DS cleaned the toy room and cleaned out the shoe draws. Sadie is charging ready to clean. Mopping to do. Quick tidy upstairs and I'll be feeling great.
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Post by: mab19 on May 10, 2014, 05:51:21 am
Cleaaned the stove today, not a job I enjoy.
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Post by: gertbysea on May 10, 2014, 07:07:06 am
Gayle that is a great market. Where is it?

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 10, 2014, 08:41:20 am
Fabulous fresh produce Gayle 8)
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Post by: djinni373 on May 10, 2014, 09:01:47 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on May 10, 2014, 07:07:06 am
Gayle that is a great market. Where is it?

Castle Hill in Sydney Gert
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Post by: mcmich on May 10, 2014, 11:36:58 am
My youngest stepdaughter La-Teesha turns 17 on Monday. She requested an all you can eat  :-X  birthday lunch with family and friends.
She was 9 when I first met her and now all grown up.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 10, 2014, 11:44:59 am
Beautiful Michele. You must be ver proud of her.
I hope you all enjoy a lovely birthday celebration   ;D
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Post by: judydawn on May 10, 2014, 11:53:15 am
They grow up very quickly Michele, what a lovely looking lass. Do you have to cook the all you can eat meal LOL
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Post by: EmeraldSue on May 10, 2014, 12:02:14 pm
Time sure flies Michelle. Hope she enjoyed her lunch.
I've been to sport this morning, done some washing and then hours have flashed by as I've challenged myself to edit a video on the computer for the first time ever. It's amazing how time just evaporates on the computer. I almost forgot to make dinner!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 10, 2014, 12:19:07 pm
That's funny ES but oh so true.
Mich, she looks lovely.
Gayle your shopping looks good. We don't have many Farmers' Markets near us. I've been to the one at Manning a few times but I'm not impressed with their produce.

DD and I went shopping. As it is Mothers' Day tomorrow there was all sorts of things being offered. We tried a Nestlé coffee from a coffee machine. ( I certainly don't need one). We were surprised that the coffee etc had sugar already added to the pods. Not a lot but enough to notice if you don't normally have sugar. Quite disappointing.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 10, 2014, 01:09:25 pm
Very pretty SD Michele.She looks lovely in her dress 8)
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Post by: Bedlam on May 10, 2014, 01:24:40 pm
Beautiful Mich,
Fantastic Gayle, ours is very small in comparison. You did good.
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Post by: mcmich on May 10, 2014, 08:41:10 pm
Thank you for lovely comments girls.  :)
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Post by: obbie on May 10, 2014, 11:09:40 pm
Michelle your daughter is beautiful
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Post by: mab19 on May 10, 2014, 11:49:12 pm
Only just up so nothing happening yet. :D

Michelle your SD is lovely.  I hope she enjoyed her lunch.

Nice shopping djinni.  Our town have only recently started having a farmers market and it's great, our next one is next Saturday.
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Post by: Halex on May 11, 2014, 12:52:57 am
Mich, lovely photo, all you can eat lunch sounds like a great plan :)

Cookie, I dont know of a farmers market near us either, enjoy your trip away :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 11, 2014, 12:56:31 am
Today we are meeting up with my son-in-law's parents and family to have a mother's day lunch at the yacht club.

Thought I would put together small bouquets for all the ladies.
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Post by: goldfish on May 11, 2014, 01:00:36 am
They're beautiful, Mich!!!  I'm sure your thoughtfulness will be very much appreciated!!  Have a lovely family day with everyone!! :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 11, 2014, 01:29:19 am
You are lovely Michele, have a great day out with family.  It's your turn to be spoiled.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 11, 2014, 02:22:56 am
I love her dress Mich. I hope you all had a lovely meal.

I've cooked a Quiche and going to enjoy mothers day lunch with parents and sis. Better get a move on! We are still in pjs. Spent the morning doing craft with the kids.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/11/tydymahu.jpg)

I hope you all have a lovely day.
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Post by: goldfish on May 11, 2014, 02:45:22 am
What a wonderful way to start the day, INAID !!! Very special!!! :)
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Post by: Halex on May 11, 2014, 03:57:47 am
Got the boys cleaning the oven door. Its come up beautiflly :)
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Post by: judydawn on May 11, 2014, 04:51:32 am
That's a nice Mothers' Day present Hally  ;D
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Post by: Emme on May 11, 2014, 06:19:00 am
What a great idea Hally  ;D

Mich, a lovely photo of SD and hope the lunch went well.  The bouquets are beautiful and what a beaut idea. I am sure they were very much appreciated.   :)

INAID, those times are special  :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 11, 2014, 07:42:06 am
Lovely start to Mother's Day INAID.

Lucky you Hally - Love seeing them working together in the kitchen.
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Post by: mab19 on May 11, 2014, 07:57:21 am
What a lovely thought McMich, I'm sure the ladies appreciated them. :)

Nice photo INAID and what a nice way to start the day. :)

Hally, I could of used your two men yesterday when I was cleaning my oven :D

We had a bbq lunch at DSs home for Mothers Day.  It was actually a campfire and bbq and I received a trailer load of fire wood as gift.  Couldn't have been better and I didn't have to work for it. :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 11, 2014, 08:29:52 am
Michele you are very special lady to think of others on Mothers Day :-*

What a wonderful start to the day INAID to be with your kids crafting ;D

Superb Mothers Day present Hally  :D

Unique Mothers Day present Margaret. :D :D
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Post by: goldfish on May 11, 2014, 08:33:19 am
My two munchkins are overseas -one in Holland, the other in Canada but had lovely phone calls!! :D

Just have to share this. I saw a message from the mum of a gorgeous young fellow I had the absolute pleasure to have in my class not all that long ago  . . .
. . . . . .***in a chef's hat making my breakfast in bed, came and asked, 'Now mum, would you like your banana clean, with dots all over it or all black? We have three types."
God bless him for his love and reminder to go shopping.
I am so blessed to have my beautiful family. :D

Just makes your heart melt . . !! :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 11, 2014, 09:57:11 am
Some lovely Mothers, Day thoughts there.

This is the first Mothers' Day I have been home for quite a few years. It was lovely.
We had some bad news this morning. DH's brother is quite ill and was taken to hospital this morning. We have postponed our trip for a week to see how things go. We can go away anytime and family is so very important.
Our van is packed with everything except clothes. I stocked up on milk and made lots of bread. My shopping this week should be very cheap.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 11, 2014, 10:05:56 am
What good men you have Hally!

I'm sorry to hear that your DH brother is ill. I hope he recovers. Thoughts are with you.

Today ended with another episode of masterchef. Watching it with DS5. Pity it's on so late. They are both so tired tonight. Littlest miss isn't happy. :(
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 11, 2014, 10:54:04 am
Lovely photo of SD and flowers Michele.
Lucky you Hally.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 11, 2014, 12:02:46 pm
I had a wonderful Mother's Day. Had all my children a d grandkids  here from 11am onwards and all just gone. My GD chef was here from 12 but had to leave at 1.30 as she was on a la carte service  tonight with 150 covers so a busy night
Kids had so much fun with each other and my DD's DIL's and all the guys helped which made it a very relaxing day for all of us. CP once again your mums cheesecake slice was a star. My mum just went home with  half a tray. Kids and big kids had fun in the spa as not warm enough for the pool
DH made me breakfast in bed and having 25 of my family here today was very special. So p,eased we moved back here as loads of room for the kids to play.
Hope you all had a very special Mothers day ;D
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Post by: judydawn on May 11, 2014, 12:08:18 pm
What a lovely day you had MF.  My DD and family turned up here at 4 pm, I'd picked Mum up on the way home from visiting Geoff.  Immediately the grandkids went out the back and started sweeping up leaves from the lawn so I put SIL to work cutting down some high dead fronds from palm trees - an unexpected bonus of some gardening done before going out to dinner. Just come in, taken Mum home and now it will be feet up for the rest of the night.  Phone call from DD1 in Melbourne this morning.  I only have a small family compared to yours MF, I couldn't imagine that many people in my life.

Best wishes to your BIL cookie, hopefully he will improve and you can be on your way.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 11, 2014, 12:22:39 pm
It's  not the quantity Judy but the quality!!! I sometimes I think a smaller family would be lovely as I could spend more time with each but when I see all the kids together I realise that the love is spread out and that we are blessed. As my GD 6 years always says to me 'Nana you get what you are given and be happy with that'. Wise words from a 6 year old girl. She is a real treasure.
Glad you got some gardening done Judy and hope you had a nice dinner out x
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Post by: Halex on May 11, 2014, 12:33:00 pm
Thank you everyone, my boys did a great job. Layer 1 of the oven door, 2 more layers to go, but it looks great now. Had a great lunch out The Blue Duck in Cottesloe.

MF, sounds like a nuce family bash.

Jd, what a lovely time :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 11, 2014, 12:36:20 pm
I love the Blue Duck Hally. Glad you had a nice lunch.   ;D yes we had a great day as a,ways. The kids love being together. They are all very close.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 11, 2014, 12:37:49 pm
I,too, am feeling blessed. Waffles for breakfast cooked by DD's with my 3 beautiful children. A wander around the market, then lunch with my 3 brothers  and parents. Received some very indulgent gifts and now relaxing with my feet up.
Glad you are enjoying the benefits of moving back MF, and the live of your big family.
Judy and inaid you special days both sound lively too.
Cookie, I hope your BIL makes  a quick recovery, I agree holidays come second to family.
Happy Mothers Day everyone.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 11, 2014, 12:40:37 pm
A lovely day Denise. We are all truly blessed   ;D
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Post by: astarra on May 11, 2014, 12:41:23 pm
Everyone sou ds like they had a wonderful day.  :D

I did, too. I got given the school made presents, and then sent to bed for an afternoon sleep ??? Which I thought was a treat anyway, but when I got up I found dh and dds7&4 had cleaned the living and dining rooms, done 2 laods of washing and hung it, emptied the dishwasher and had the table set for tea (which I had to cook ;) ) then the girls put on a 'show'  for me, telling me in their made up songs that they loved me.  :-* :-* :)
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Post by: Bedlam on May 11, 2014, 12:42:50 pm
Beautiful Astarra
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 11, 2014, 12:48:51 pm
Astarra what a lovely day  :D
You have such a wonderful loving family. :D
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Post by: droverjess on May 11, 2014, 10:09:41 pm
I love hearing about your family days ladies. All good stuff.  ;D
I went on a parish walk for Rogation Sunday ( blessing the crops) and had a hog roast after to raise money for church.
It made a change.
Had a very quiet w/e, good thing.
Start unpacking tomorrow.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 11, 2014, 11:35:32 pm
Quote from: goldfish on May 11, 2014, 08:33:19 am
My two munchkins are overseas -one in Holland, the other in Canada but had lovely phone calls!! :D

Just have to share this. I saw a message from the mum of a gorgeous young fellow I had the absolute pleasure to have in my class not all that long ago  . . .
. . . . . .***in a chef's hat making my breakfast in bed, came and asked, 'Now mum, would you like your banana clean, with dots all over it or all black? We have three types."
God bless him for his love and reminder to go shopping.
I am so blessed to have my beautiful family. :D

Just makes your heart melt . . !! :D :D

Beautiful GF  :D
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Post by: jo_nz on May 12, 2014, 02:32:11 am
For Mother's Day I was presented with an origami box made by DS and filled with little love notes from him. :D 

Then I was told to stay in bed until breakfast was ready.....was quite a long wait!  But worth it for my pancakes with bacon and banana. 

We've been making a big effort to have early nights for the kids (and grown ups), so we missed the dinner out that SIL was organising for MIL.  Did have MIL round for afternoon tea though.  I also had a big chat in the evening to my mum.

Hoping that all our anti-social behaviour pays off and the kids' moods improve (especially DS!!)  We backed out of things for Friday night, Saturday and Sunday this weekend, and I think we are not going to get much use from our basketball season passes for now - the fallout is just too big.
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Post by: obbie on May 12, 2014, 03:00:44 am
sounds lovely Astarra and Jo

sometimes you need to stay home.
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Post by: Halex on May 12, 2014, 03:10:35 am
Astarra and Jo lovely days :)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 12, 2014, 03:40:13 am
I hope it pays off for you Jo.

Astarra what a lovely, loving family.

This morning I am ironing in between peaking at the forum. Each time I finish a small pile I peak at the forum. DH has gone to sit with his brother for a while.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 12, 2014, 05:08:51 am
Hope your BIL improves soon cookie.
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Post by: droverjess on May 13, 2014, 06:00:38 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on May 12, 2014, 05:08:51 am
Hope your BIL improves soon cookie.

Hope so too cookie.

Been gardening, unpacking linen, making beds, and writing. Now about to make supper.
Made some new cookies with no sugar have posted recipe.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 14, 2014, 03:05:51 am
They sound like my kind of cookies DJ.

Thanks for all the good wishes. We really appreciate them. :-* :-* :-*
 BIL is still in ICU but hopefully coming out today. They think his septicaemia is caused by a staph infection, not sure yet if it is MRSA or not. It is hard as his partner is an absolute  darling but by the time we get news it can be a bit confused and muddled. However as long as he improves. It has really shaken DH up, more so than when his brother had heart attacks and lost toes. He is fussing round and I can't even sneeze without him being concerned. Its rather nice and I know it will stop soon. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on May 14, 2014, 05:42:18 am
cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping  and now back at work. :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 14, 2014, 09:18:44 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 14, 2014, 03:05:51 am
They sound like my kind of cookies DJ.

Thanks for all the good wishes. We really appreciate them. :-* :-* :-*
 BIL is still in ICU but hopefully coming out today. They think his septicaemia is caused by a staph infection, not sure yet if it is MRSA or not. It is hard as his partner is an absolute  darling but by the time we get news it can be a bit confused and muddled. However as long as he improves. It has really shaken DH up, more so than when his brother had heart attacks and lost toes. He is fussing round and I can't even sneeze without him being concerned. Its rather nice and I know it will stop soon. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Good to hear of the improvement Cookie. When it's so close to home, these things do tend to unnerve us. It's lovely that DH is being over protective of you - lap it up.  :D Life is precious.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 14, 2014, 09:41:19 am
Pleased to hear of the improvement in your BIL health Cookie.  Its good to be reminded to show our love to those near and dear.
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Post by: judydawn on May 14, 2014, 09:42:44 am
I agree with Michele Cookie, take it whilst it's there  ;D  I hope DBIL continues to improve.

This morning I met 6 ladies from my local Probus Club in a coffee shop, something they do once a month.  I recently decided to join Probus and today was nice to be able to meet a few of the ladies in the lead up to their 26th birthday meeting on Friday (my first meeting).  It will be a special day with visitors & some local government dignitaries invited and it will be followed by a lunch provided by the ladies.  One of the ladies, a newbie like me, has just moved into Mum's retirement village.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 14, 2014, 09:45:01 am
That sounds great Judy, what do probus do?
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Post by: judydawn on May 14, 2014, 09:54:32 am
Funny you should ask Denise.  I told my DD in Melbourne in an email and they googled it to make sure I wasn't joining a sect  :D :D

It was set up by Rotary for retired business people initially but the rules have been relaxed and now any retiree can join.  They have mixed clubs and ladies only clubs, this is ladies only.  The ladies said today in the mixed clubs the guys want to run everything LOL.
There are no sausage sizzles or fund raising events, it's all about meeting once a month and having speakers, outings etc.  This group have theatre nights and what I like about that is that they hire a private bus and you are picked up and delivered right back to your front door, can't beat that. 

I just thought it might be a bit of fun and it would be nice to go places again with a group of women as I did when I was in the carers' club.  A few of the ladies meet once a month as well just for a coffee and a laugh. 
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Sounds great Judy!

Busy at work today. But DH came home :) soccer training for E this afternoon.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 14, 2014, 11:38:49 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 14, 2014, 09:54:32 am
The ladies said today in the mixed clubs the guys want to run everything LOL.
LOL  :D :D :D :D :D
It sounds a great club Judy :D :D :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 14, 2014, 11:53:40 am
Have fun Judy. It is nice that your family were checking up on Probus.  ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on May 14, 2014, 12:09:50 pm
I thought it was hilarious Cookie (so did the ladies when I told them today) but I guess being in their 40's, they aren't likely to have heard about it before.
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Post by: jo_nz on May 14, 2014, 10:49:59 pm
Today I'm trying to catch up with some washing (the poor clothes dryer is getting a workout, unfortunately) and some cleaning.  Still have paperwork to do, but the state of the house needs some attention!

DS is starting Keas tonight (Junior Scouts - think they are called Joeys in Aus??) which should be a new challenge for him.  I'm hoping I can get DH to get involved too since I have already been sucked into sports coaching and being on the kindy committee, and helping the PTA with events at school!  Must be Daddy's turn.
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Post by: obbie on May 14, 2014, 11:20:13 pm
JO they always get the busy Mums on everything.

we have soccer all weekend, 5 games..
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Post by: Nikkit on May 14, 2014, 11:56:25 pm
Jo - Scouts is definitely a Dad's thing! (In this house it is!!) Your son will love it I am sure. My girls both started in Joey's and have had a ball over the years.

Miss 12 is off to Sri Lanka later this year with Scouts, an experience we couldn't let her miss out on. I am rather jealous to be honest!

Sounds like fun Judy, be nice to get out and about and meet new people.

Good to hear your BIL is on the mend Cookie.
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Post by: jo_nz on May 15, 2014, 12:16:22 am
Wow, maybe I should get involved if it means future trips to Sri Lanka! ;)  But seriously, a good chance to practice saying NO - I need to do it more often.

A soccer weekend for DS here too Obbie - festival day on Saturday so 4 mini games (12 mins, no half-time), and then a tournament on Sunday with 5 25-min games. 
DD is theoretically playing soccer this season too, but we just go and kick the ball along the sidelines really - she won't get on the field!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 15, 2014, 02:23:50 am
Jo you will find (if you haven't already) that it is the same parents/people who do things from Kindy through to clubs you join in retirement. eg Probus and car clubs. At least you get to know people  really well as you meet them everywhere.
Some people are too shy to join in and others won't.
Mini rant completed. :-\
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Post by: obbie on May 15, 2014, 03:12:32 am
Jo my DS has 2 games on Saturday, 3 on Sunday for the rep team, he just got on..

lots of driving this weekend to get him there :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 15, 2014, 05:25:55 am
busy organising Lilys Frozen birthday party sometimes I wonder why I do this to myself especially after last year's high tea party oh well I'll survive I just hope it works out the way I have it pictured in my head :o
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Post by: judydawn on May 15, 2014, 05:28:26 am
I've just worked out what a frozen birthday party was Suzanne. I pictured you eating frozen food LOL
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Post by: goldfish on May 15, 2014, 05:35:09 am
Had the same first impression that you did, Judy.  Had a look at this site . . scrolled down a bit and there's a 3 tier birthday cake that the child's father made her from scratch . . . .  :o :o :o

http://moms.popsugar.com/Disney-Frozen-Birthday-Party-Ideas-34016593#photo-34016611

Suzanne - I think that's a fabulous theme!!  You'll have a ball putting it all together!!  Will certainly look forward to some photos later if possible!! :-*
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Post by: jo_nz on May 15, 2014, 05:45:55 am
I'd love to see some pics too Suzanne - at this rate I suspect I'll be doing a Frozen theme for DD later in the year. :)

Cookie, so true that it's always the same people.  I think I'm nearly too shy but I just know it has to get done by someone or it just won't happen.  Couldn't stand a miniball team to be dropped so became a coach - bit of a joke as I'm the least sporty person and never played anything at school, and I may not be an expert, but I'm willing to give it a go.  So now what annoys me are the parents who moan about coaching etc from the sidelines but never volunteer.
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Post by: goldfish on May 15, 2014, 05:47:04 am
A friend of mine makes these with young children . . I never had the chance for her to show me how it was done . . but here are the instructions!
http://eventstocelebrate.net/2014/01/make-3d-paper-snowflake/

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Post by: *suzanne* on May 15, 2014, 06:10:47 am
I have those earmarked gf and I did see that cake but way out of my league I'm thinking cupcakes instead of one big cake then if they don't want it they can take it home :D

Jo we are so behind the eight ball in Australia with Frozen party things and toys,  no doubt a week after our party I'll see it every where, spent yesterday at spotlight blue white and silver is the colour scheme food included.  I will definitely post some photos after the event :D
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Post by: goldfish on May 15, 2014, 06:16:28 am
Suzanne - when I saw that cake my immediate thought was that it was a wedding cake . . .I'm sure the dad enjoyed creating it (was he a professional cake type person?) but for me it would be OTT for a young child.  Cupcakes are a great way to go . .! :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 15, 2014, 06:29:50 am
Apparently gf he has made all of her birthday cakes, a job well done but certainly a little over the top especially when they don't usually have room for cake anyway :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 15, 2014, 09:53:52 am
Lovely cake but Dad is going to have to come up with a doosie for her wedding cake if he makes her something so elaborate every birthday until then :-))

You will have to post some photos of your party Suzanne.
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Post by: Delightful Den on May 15, 2014, 12:32:54 pm
That cake goes far beyond anything I ever made for the kids birthday parties.  :o

Judy Probus sounds great. Enjoy it.
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 15, 2014, 01:35:08 pm
I'm so excited for you Suzanne. And just a little bit jealous. I really want girls themed parties, but the boys won't budge! Looking forwArd to the photos. Love frozen.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 15, 2014, 02:59:06 pm
kimmy you could do frozen but with sven and olof as the main characters, it's by far the best Disney movie ever and thanks for your excitement and just a little bit frazzled :o
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 15, 2014, 05:24:46 pm
The "Flag Iris" are flowering.The blue one was given to me by a dear friend who now is suffering from dementia.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/7184bd7058fd71b74279d394eca4c320.jpg)
The yellow/purple was given to me by a kind lady after I admired it growing in her garden.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/850cb2c0eedd4005bcc72023ff61d0d8.jpg)
This is a Clematis called "Montana Alba" (http://montana alba clematis) Only planted it a couple of years ago but doing well where it's planted.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/edf0cd0f3822db47d10856e04f1414a4.jpg)
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Post by: mcmich on May 15, 2014, 08:24:59 pm
Gorgeous, CC. I admire you ladies that have flowers growing in the garden.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on May 15, 2014, 11:24:01 pm
Beautiful flowers Denise, the yellow Iris is gorgeous. 
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Post by: jo_nz on May 16, 2014, 12:17:05 am
Wow CC, they are stunning! 

Yes, go on Kimmy!!  My DS loves Olaf the snowman and especially the song "In Summer" - the kinda operatic part at the end he really lets loose on LOL.

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Post by: Bedlam on May 16, 2014, 12:33:56 am
Judy, that sounds wonderful. I am looking for something similar, unfortunately a little too young for probus.
CC, they are stunning, and even nicer when connected to friends.
Suzanne, looking forward to seeing your creation.
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Post by: obbie on May 16, 2014, 01:27:48 am
lovely flowers CC
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Post by: pennyp on May 16, 2014, 02:13:49 am
Beautiful flowers
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 16, 2014, 03:51:11 am
beautiful flowers cc I wish I had a green thumb
housework today vacuuming, mopping, dusting, washing, cleaning bathrooms etc I'm half way there just having a cup of tea and a rest. I put one item of clothing on the clothesline and it rains :o ( I'm a dryer girl)
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 16, 2014, 04:03:32 am
Lovely flowers CC. Another soccer mum here. One game tomorrow and then we are all watching the world cup.

Swimming lessons with the Littlest today. She did great. Mummy doesn't need to get in the pool anymore.

Suzanne I admire you for taking on the themed birthday party. Exhausting just thinking about it. I'm sure it will be a real hit though.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on May 16, 2014, 04:16:49 am
Just beautiful, CC 🌻😄🌻

INAID, I had to become a soccer mum when my youngest man started playing in club this season. DH is still coaching middle boy's team. No choice but become driver for our sunshine. Had a dream (more like nightmare) that I was late starting the journey to his game this Sunday all the way at Rockingham 😱😱
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Post by: cookie1 on May 16, 2014, 06:56:48 am
CC the flowers are beautiful. I am kind of out of touch with the themes for parties now. I think I will have to read up a bit on Frozen.

I spent the early part of this morning contacting Monkey Mia and friends to say we won't be going up this year. BIL looks like he needs DH to be very close by. We don't mind at all. We are fit and healthy and can go anytime we wish.
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Post by: mcmich on May 16, 2014, 07:42:05 am
Sorry you have to miss Monkey Mia this year Cookie, family comes first and it seems that BIL does need you both at this time.
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Post by: mcmich on May 16, 2014, 08:18:13 am
Had a bit of a funny start to the morning  :D I have been painting trim and doors. This morning after DH woke up after his night shift, I decided to put the towel rails on the back of the ensuite door. The towels were left out in the bedroom as there was nowhere to put them in the ensuite. Just as I was tightening up a screw on the rail, the door slammed shut - no door handle on our side.  :-\ DH was in the shower, I had a screw driver in my hand and we were both locked in a very small space on the upper storey of our home.  :-)) DH wet and naked and nothing but his undies to dry himself - luckily I had headed off to the shops early this morning and looked quite respectable.
The screw driver was too narrow to turn the crank and DH was suggesting that we call for help out the window. Luckily watching many years of Macgyver paid off and after rummaging under the vanity I found a pair of scissors and was able to turn the middle bit of the door fitting.
After that my day was really easy.  ;D ;D ;D

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Post by: astarra on May 16, 2014, 08:27:43 am
LOL Michele - that gave me the lift I needed right now  :) Thanks.  :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on May 16, 2014, 08:54:31 am
Oh Mich. tv watching comes in handy sometimes.  ;D ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 16, 2014, 08:59:55 am
Very funny and very clever of you Michele :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 16, 2014, 09:04:05 am
Michele to the rescue, you did really well to escape from that predicament.  I bet DH was very pleased about that LOL.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 16, 2014, 09:04:53 am
Oh dear Michele, but thanks for the laugh :D
well done to your dd inaid win, win situation :)
bzb early morning sports are hard especially when it's cold and not close to home, I'm sure you'll get there on time :)
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Post by: jo_nz on May 16, 2014, 09:10:40 am
INAID, we had progress at swimming today too - DD actually got IN the pool for a very small part of her lesson time!  :)  She didn't really DO anything, but it's a start...only week 2.
DS has taken to it really well.  Has only had school lessons up until now, and swam the whole length of the pool today, breathing every third stroke.  It's a small pool, but I'm still impressed.  

Mich, that's awfully handy of you!  

Watched Frozen again today....DD's reward for getting in the pool.
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Post by: mcmich on May 16, 2014, 09:13:26 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 16, 2014, 09:04:05 am
Michele to the rescue, you did really well to escape from that predicament.  I bet DH was very pleased about that LOL.

He could have put his underware on and shimmied down the drain pipe. Being McGill's - he is now calling me Mrs MillGiver.  ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on May 16, 2014, 10:33:15 am
Hahaha. You're so clever, Mrs MillG 😄😃👍

One of my favourite shows, Macgyver 😜
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Post by: goldfish on May 16, 2014, 10:42:25 am
Brilliant, Mich!!  Cool and resourceful!   ;D ;D
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 16, 2014, 11:38:58 am
Lol Mich I can just imagine the conversation had between you both.

That's great progress Jo! Hopefully next week she stays in for a while longer.

DH had the afternoon off so we went into Rusty's and got the vegetables and then had a coffee/ tea and him lunch, picked up our son from school and watched some Masterchef :)
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Post by: Katiej on May 16, 2014, 11:59:22 am
Love it Mich. Must have been a few tense moments though before you made it out.

Sorry you can't make the trip Cookie, families take precedents and like you say, you can go away another time.
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 16, 2014, 12:44:42 pm
Oh that's funny mich. The picture you have painted in my mind is even funnier. Your a very clever lady. Great escape xox
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Post by: cookie1 on May 16, 2014, 01:00:55 pm
INAID I know where Rusty's is.  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: mcmich on May 16, 2014, 07:35:00 pm
Quote from: jo_nz on May 16, 2014, 09:10:40 am
INAID, we had progress at swimming today too - DD actually got IN the pool for a very small part of her lesson time!  :)  She didn't really DO anything, but it's a start...only week 2.
DS has taken to it really well.  Has only had school lessons up until now, and swam the whole length of the pool today, breathing every third stroke.  It's a small pool, but I'm still impressed.  

Jo - Ian Thorpe (an Aussie Olympic swimmer) wouldn't put his head under water when he first started to swim. DD will probably be a champion.  :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on May 17, 2014, 06:53:01 am
lovely flowers CC.

How disappointing Cookie.

Very resourceful Michelle.

I am doing gardening today. It is very overdue after being away from home 3 weekends in a row. DW is talking about cleaning out cupboards. I might have to make myself scarce.
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Post by: obbie on May 17, 2014, 07:43:32 am
I am in Cairns for the day tomorrow,  I should pop into Rustys too

cleaning, cooking here
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 17, 2014, 11:38:49 am
We've escaped to Trinity Beach for the night kid free :) lovely meal at blue moon grill and yummy Mango and coconut mojitos!
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Post by: Delightful Den on May 17, 2014, 12:03:57 pm
Enjoy yourselves INAID.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 17, 2014, 12:13:16 pm
Lovely INAID, enjoy yourself.

This morning DD and I went out for coffee this afternoon I dropped DH off at the hospital to visit his brother, (parking is very hard and expensive) and then I visited my other brother who has just returned from New York.  He and his partner had a great time.
It was latish when we got back home so it was Red Rooster for dinner.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 17, 2014, 12:47:57 pm
Have a wonderful time INAID :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 17, 2014, 04:20:07 pm
sounds lovely inaid,  enjoy!
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Post by: obbie on May 17, 2014, 10:10:58 pm
have fun INAID
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Post by: Yvette on May 17, 2014, 10:36:30 pm
Funny story Mich glad you were able to escape.
Jo hopefully next week DD will like swimming more
Enjoy your night Inaid
Glad you had a lovely day Cookie
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Post by: djinni373 on May 18, 2014, 12:11:15 am
Wow. So much has happened here in the last week!

CC your flowers are so beautiful. That yellow iris is superb.

Cookie I hope your BIL is on the mend.

Great story Mich. A cool, resourceful (female) head saves the day again. A friend's DH had a minor car accident recently and rang to tell her that his car was not drivable and he needed her car to drive to work. She rocked up with her trusty crowbar, made a few minor modifications and they both away. :D
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Post by: mcmich on May 18, 2014, 12:45:53 am
Quote from: djinni373 on May 18, 2014, 12:11:15 am
A friend's DH had a minor car accident recently and rang to tell her that his car was not drivable and he needed her car to drive to work. She rocked up with her trusty crowbar, made a few minor modifications and they both away. :D

Often the best man for a job is a woman.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2014, 01:11:16 am
Women can sometimes think more clearly than a man and there was no way she was giving up her car  :D :D  Good one Gayle.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on May 18, 2014, 01:26:59 am
Hahaha, your friend is super cool djinni 😄👍

Going out to soccer at Rockingham now. Yesterday was piano competitions at the Fremantle Eisteddfod. DS9 and DS14 performed. They both had lots of fun, despite the nerves 😄

My little man competed in the Grade 6 section with a very fun albeit technically-challenging piece.
http://youtu.be/YzKGnmI3oV0

DS14 performed in two Under 15 items. He received credit in the Romantic section, and first place for his Beethoven in the Classical section.
http://youtu.be/0l9z0Ai56hY

So proud of their perseverance and happy that they enjoyed their 15 seconds of stage time 😃
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 18, 2014, 01:56:06 am
Wow what talent BZB.  ;D
I just watched the video clips on YouTube.  You must be so very proud. A joy to watch and listen. Fantastic.
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2014, 01:56:32 am
Very talented lads BZB, congratulations to them and for you, their parents for encouraging them to go down this track.  It takes a lot of dedication to be this good.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 18, 2014, 04:41:44 am
Congratulations BZB to your boys.

Thankyou for all your well wishes. We had a lovely evening, managed a walk along the beach this morning, breakfast and now home with our munchkins. Might try and get into our community garden this afternoon. They are building a pizza oven which is exciting!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 18, 2014, 06:56:38 am
BZB what clever sons you have.
INAID it sounds lovely, just what is needed every now and then.

Gayle, that lady is wonderful. She obviously can use a crowbar effectively.

We have unpacked the van and DH is putting it away. We have food everywhere. It was only to last 4-5 weeks so it should all be gone by then. We had a little rain over night. Very nice.
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Post by: mcmich on May 18, 2014, 07:23:59 am
Very talented boys BZB.  :D
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Post by: deedub on May 18, 2014, 10:28:29 am
Hi all, thought I should pop in quickly to say Hi - haven't been reading the forum for some time so I hope you are all well. Work and kids keeping me very busy these last few months but it's all good. Not as much time for cooking these days so I keep reverting to my trusted TMX recipes, they're a lifesaver!
Hope to pop in more often, in the meantime hope you are all keeping well.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 18, 2014, 10:34:35 am
Good to hear from you deedub :)
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Post by: Bedlam on May 18, 2014, 10:47:39 am
Hi Deedub, good to hear from you. Happy and busy is good.
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2014, 11:49:10 am
Hi Deedub, lovely to hear from you.  We are always here for members to pop back on and touch base.
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Post by: mcmich on May 18, 2014, 11:37:05 pm
Hi Deedub, glad all is well with you and your girls.  :)
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Post by: astarra on May 19, 2014, 12:25:57 am
Got cast off this morning to have a CT scan on the wrist this afternoon...the suspect tendon damage >:(
then I'm not sure if it is another cast or what.... just wish it would stop hurting!!! :-X

The sun is shining! :D
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Post by: obbie on May 19, 2014, 02:36:25 am
Hi Deedub, glad all is ok with you.

Hi Astarra, hope the cast stays off.
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Post by: mab19 on May 19, 2014, 05:23:24 am
I'm having a quiet day today :D

Yesterday we had a birthday party for GS who turned 13 a couple of days ago.  He told me a little while ago that he had never had a birthday party so we made this one rather special. 

I gave him three choices, we could go to a restaurant for dinner, a party at nans house or a campfire  party at his uncles.  He chose the campfire because there was lots of room for everyone to run around.

As well as all the nibbles and cakes I made we also had a camp oven roast with roast potatoes.

He had a wonderful time and went home on a high although that could have been because of all the cordial and cake he ate. :D


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Post by: cookie1 on May 19, 2014, 05:36:11 am
Mab that is lovely.

Astarra it sounds horrid with your wrist. Perhaps you should get DH to clean the shower in the future. I hope they are able to help the pain.

I did the ironing this morning and plan to cook all afternoon as I am taking some lunch out with us as some of our club members do some jobs in preparation for the big rally.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 19, 2014, 08:51:55 am
I hope everything is okay with your wrist Astarra. :-*

What a fantastic birthday party for your GS Margaret.I see your dog got in on the photo ;) :D

Have fun cooking Cookie ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on May 19, 2014, 10:06:45 am
I think the campfire party sounds like the best fun for 13yo boys (and everyone else)
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Post by: mcmich on May 19, 2014, 10:44:41 am
A campfire party would have been my choice too.  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 19, 2014, 10:47:22 am
That's a fabulous camp fire Mab. Happy birthday to GS.
Hoping your wrist is ok Astarra.
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Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2014, 12:58:12 am
Not surprised GS chose the campfire choice Margaret, it sounds fun.  Did you cook food over the campfire?  The dog certainly knew where the best place was to keep warm  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on May 20, 2014, 01:09:42 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 20, 2014, 12:58:12 am
Not surprised GS chose the campfire choice Margaret, it sounds fun.  Did you cook food over the campfire?  The dog certainly knew where the best place was to keep warm  ;D

Judy, My DS1 cooked a roast leg lamb and a roast chicken in the camp ovens in a hole in the ground.  As for the poor dog she was most upset because she was put on a lead.  We had two littles there on the day and they were unsure about the dog.  She would never have hurt them but she does like to run  about with the older children.
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Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2014, 01:11:52 am
So that's why she doesn't look too happy Margaret, poor girl she would have loved to have been able to join in the fun.
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Post by: gertbysea on May 20, 2014, 03:40:23 am
BZB I cannot tell you what a joy it is for me to see your boys playing lovely classical pieces and doing it well. It is such a shame more children are not exposed to this type of music.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on May 20, 2014, 04:45:15 am
love the campfire mab
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Post by: Halex on May 20, 2014, 04:45:33 am
Quote from: astarra on May 19, 2014, 12:25:57 am
Got cast off this morning to have a CT scan on the wrist this afternoon...the suspect tendon damage >:(
then I'm not sure if it is another cast or what.... just wish it would stop hurting!!! :-X

The sun is shining! :D

Oh you poor love :-*
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Post by: Halex on May 20, 2014, 04:46:03 am
Mab,loove the camp fire :)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 20, 2014, 09:20:06 am
We were up in the hills packing gear for the National Rally. Not only did we get the first of some big jobs done but we had a lovely lunch and a great morning tea. Not to mention the chat. My feet and legs are tired though as I am not used to standing up for several hours any more.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on May 20, 2014, 09:43:04 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on May 20, 2014, 03:40:23 am
BZB I cannot tell you what a joy it is for me to see your boys playing lovely classical pieces and doing it well. It is such a shame more children are not exposed to this type of music.

Gert

Thank you, Gert, for your kind words. It is indeed a shame that so many kids don't have the opportunities to play these classics. I felt like I was transported back in time when I sat in the concert hall listening to the beautiful and amazing music some of the kids performed. Jaw-dropping stuff!

Thank you too to MF, Judy, Cookie and INAID for your encouragement 😃

Middle child's turn to perform at Fremantle Eisteddfod today. Two pieces but I had time to only upload one. Will do the other one later.

He  played one of his Grade 8 repertoire pieces this morning. He performed this Poulenc novelette with panache, precision and colours. A well deserved First Prize in the Piano 20th Century Under-13, Fremantle Eisteddfod, I think. 😄😜

http://youtu.be/Rx12CYRUmOk
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Post by: goldfish on May 20, 2014, 09:50:46 am
Your boys have an extraordinary and uncommon talent, BZB! And talent aside, I can only imagine the number of practice hours that go into producing performances like these!!  Unmatched determination!! :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 20, 2014, 09:58:05 am
Magnificent BZB. Do you play piano BZB? All 3 of your sons have amazing talent. Love to see children playing musical instruments.

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Post by: mab19 on May 20, 2014, 10:39:41 am
Congratulations to your boys BZB what amazing talent they have.
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 20, 2014, 01:12:33 pm
Amazing talent BZB. Congratulations.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 20, 2014, 01:53:06 pm
So clever BZB.
Astarra, what news for your wrist?
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Post by: Katj on May 20, 2014, 10:59:17 pm
To have your boys doing so well with their music takes great commitment on your part also BZB. Well done! :)
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Post by: Nikkit on May 20, 2014, 11:56:14 pm
BZB, kudos to you and your boys. Just beautiful  :)
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Post by: astarra on May 21, 2014, 12:43:29 am
Quote from: Bedlam on May 20, 2014, 01:53:06 pm
So clever BZB.
Astarra, what news for your wrist?

Your boys are amazing BZB  8) You must be so proud  :D

Thanks Bedlam... my wrist is very annoying.  >:(  Small fracture as well as a 1.5" bruised bone (different place) ??? So not at all comfortable.  :( 
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Post by: judydawn on May 21, 2014, 12:46:30 am
It's a pain in more ways than one then astarra.  Did the doctor give you something for the pain?
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Post by: BeezeeBee on May 21, 2014, 12:55:35 am
GF, thanks. Yes, there is no shortcut to being good at anything. That's my constant mantra to my kids. In their instant gratification generation, this is even tougher to teach. The daily grind is very challenging, but I hope it instil lifelong lessons for them. Besides the love for beautiful music, of course 😄

Mich, I don't play any instrument. Came from a poor family with single mum. We are fortunate that we can do this for our kids, but it does mean less nice stuff in other areas of our lives. Having said that, their music education is a worthwhile investment. We don't expect them to become musicians though. 😃

Thank you Mab, Kimmy, Denise, katj, Nikkit and Astarra. Hope your wrist recovers very soon xx
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Post by: astarra on May 21, 2014, 02:08:00 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 21, 2014, 12:46:30 am
It's a pain in more ways than one then astarra.  Did the doctor give you something for the pain?

Yep - big strong painkiller drugs...they are great!!! ;D ;D
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Post by: djinni373 on May 21, 2014, 02:13:35 am
Quote from: BeezeeBee on May 21, 2014, 12:55:35 am
Having said that, their music education is a worthwhile investment.

It most certainly is BZB. Your boys are wonderful  8) You should all be very proud of yourselves.

Quote from: astarra on May 21, 2014, 02:08:00 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 21, 2014, 12:46:30 am
It's a pain in more ways than one then astarra.  Did the doctor give you something for the pain?

Yep - big strong painkiller drugs...they are great!!! ;D ;D


Lol Astarra. Hope things improve soon for you and others who are facing a few challenges at the moment.

I am supposed to be working but hit a bit of an obstacle so am here for a bit of a break, then back to work with fresh approach  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2014, 02:30:39 am
BZB my Dad always said we do the very best for our kids and I think it is so true. Your boys play beautifully but I can imagine the amount of practise time they put in. It is indeed a family affair. Congratulations to all of you.

Astarra I am pleased you have potent pain killers. Do take care.  :-*

Gayle I hope your fresh approach works. I have made a couple of your SC loaves recently. I think I am addicted to them.  :D the flavour is lovely.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on May 21, 2014, 05:14:17 am
Aside from working on the computer, I'm off to the hairdressers in a couple of hours to get rid of the greys. Sometimes when my greys grow out too quickly I just want to get a pair of scissors and cut off the coloured hair so I can just be all grey and that will be that. I don't have the courage tho  :-)) and my kids especially would be horrified  :D my DH might possibly think something was different
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Post by: obbie on May 21, 2014, 06:20:06 am
BZB your son is fantastic.. :)
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Post by: gertbysea on May 21, 2014, 06:20:32 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on May 21, 2014, 05:14:17 am
Aside from working on the computer, I'm off to the hairdressers in a couple of hours to get rid of the greys. Sometimes when my greys grow out too quickly I just want to get a pair of scissors and cut off the coloured hair so I can just be all grey and that will be that. I don't have the courage tho  :-)) and my kids especially would be horrified  :D my DH might possibly think something was different

The last time I ever went into a hairdresser it cost me $140 for a cut and colour.  I went home and never went back. I let it grow out for a few weeks the went to a barber who cut it off  for $20 and never dyed it again. That was at least 7 years ago. At $140 every 5/6 weeks I have saves a fortune.

Very liberating.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2014, 07:48:01 am
I used to do the same Gert. Then one day I thought, to heck with it.  I am now all natural from the ears up.
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Post by: gertbysea on May 21, 2014, 08:16:35 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 21, 2014, 07:48:01 am
I used to do the same Gert. Then one day I thought, to heck with it.  I am now all natural from the ears up.

ROFLMAO! That certainly begs the question about  everything from the ears down cookie!

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 21, 2014, 08:34:22 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 21, 2014, 07:48:01 am
I used to do the same Gert. Then one day I thought, to heck with it.  I am now all natural from the ears up.
Quote from: Gertbysea on May 21, 2014, 08:16:35 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 21, 2014, 07:48:01 am
I used to do the same Gert. Then one day I thought, to heck with it.  I am now all natural from the ears up.

ROFLMAO! That certainly begs the question about  everything from the ears down cookie!

Gert
You girls are so funny :D :D
I've given up colouring my hair too. :-))
Off to my class today.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on May 21, 2014, 08:50:49 am
Thanks djinni, Cookie and Obbie.

Just uploaded the other piece that DS12 performed yesterday. Don't really know how he did it. My usually rough-and-tough boy played this Chopin Nocturne so sensitively and tenderly...just beautiful to listen to after a tiring day. He received a glowing report and Second Place in Piano Solo Romantic Under-13 at the Fremantle Eisteddfod. Have a listen :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZWW31WPJKI
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 21, 2014, 08:59:41 am
Just listened to DS12 perform BZB.Just lovely and I agree he played that with sensitivity and tenderness.Give him my congratulations :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2014, 12:11:19 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on May 21, 2014, 08:16:35 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 21, 2014, 07:48:01 am
I used to do the same Gert. Then one day I thought, to heck with it.  I am now all natural from the ears up.

ROFLMAO! That certainly begs the question about  everything from the ears down cookie!

Gert

Sure does Gert. I will admit to lots of crowns in the mouth.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: djinni373 on May 21, 2014, 01:55:35 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on May 21, 2014, 02:30:39 am
I have made a couple of your SC loaves recently. I think I am addicted to them.  :D the flavour is lovely.
Thanks cookie  :) It's still my favourite
Quote from: cookie1 on May 21, 2014, 12:11:19 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on May 21, 2014, 08:16:35 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 21, 2014, 07:48:01 am
I used to do the same Gert. Then one day I thought, to heck with it.  I am now all natural from the ears up.

ROFLMAO! That certainly begs the question about  everything from the ears down cookie!

Gert

Sure does Gert. I will admit to lots of crowns in the mouth.  ;D ;D ;D

Still ROFL!
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Post by: mcmich on May 21, 2014, 02:53:27 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on May 21, 2014, 12:11:19 pm

Sure does Gert. I will admit to lots of crowns in the mouth.  ;D ;D ;D

 ;D ;D ;D A girls got have a few secrets.
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Post by: mcmich on May 21, 2014, 03:04:34 pm
I'm just back from an awards night for my son and his fiancée for butchering. They both received trophies and knives.
The guest speaker was Fast Ed from Better Homes and Gardens. He is a very engaging speaker and a wonderful story teller. He didn't have any notes to refer to either. He is from an Hungarian/Jewish background and spoke about his upbringing and how he ended up on T.V.
I will post some photos when they are available.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 21, 2014, 03:07:07 pm
Interesting evening Michele.  Future DIL is a butcher too?
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Post by: mcmich on May 21, 2014, 03:19:33 pm
Quote from: judydawn on May 21, 2014, 03:07:07 pm
Interesting evening Michele.  Future DIL is a butcher too?

Fast Ed was very interesting. Yep, Jess is a butcher too. There were just as many girls as boys at the awards tonight and the girls did extremely well.
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Post by: judydawn on May 21, 2014, 03:21:07 pm
I'll have to tell Geoff that, he used to be a butcher and I'm sure there weren't too many female butchers in his day.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2014, 03:26:49 am
That's wonderful Mich. congratulations to them both. Butchers always seem so happy and chatty. Does that mean you will get quality meat at low prices?
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Post by: Yvette on May 22, 2014, 05:12:00 am
Congrats to your son and future DIL Mich very well done.
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Post by: judydawn on May 22, 2014, 05:46:16 am
Just reading this to Geoff and he was very surprised, there were none that he knew of in his butchering days.  He retired in 1987 but did 20 years in the industry.
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Post by: mcmich on May 22, 2014, 07:24:04 am
I don't think there would have been any girls when Geoff was in the trade. At another awards night a few years back when DS was still doing his apprenticeship, the speaker was one of the first female butchers to go through Granville Tafe. She spoke of how hard it was and she was relegated to the cash register and serving and had to prove herself over and over again but she blazed a path for the girls today.  :D

Yes, Cookie, DS and future DIL look after the family very well with quality meat. They work at Leichardt for an Egyptian boss, he is very good to both of them and makes amazing falafel too and Egyptian flat bread which is really good.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on May 22, 2014, 09:57:18 am
Congrats to your DS and future DIL, Mich. Girls are going places nowadays 😄👍

Been in a blur of piano competitions and the usual running around. Was almost late for DS12's item today. I got the time wrong in my head. We arrived just as the previous competitor finished playing😳
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Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2014, 10:37:48 am
That was close BZB. Must have been the day to do that. We slept in and almost missed an appointment.  :'(
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Post by: Bedlam on May 22, 2014, 10:45:53 am
Mich, congrats to them both. Sounds like a great night.
BZB, thank goodness you got there in time. Now you can relax.
All natural definitely looks good on you. Cookie
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Post by: obbie on May 23, 2014, 02:15:20 am
been at work since7am. Kids had education week breakfast  at school..
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Post by: BeezeeBee on May 23, 2014, 06:59:52 am
Yay! Last item at Fremantle Eisteddfod today 😄 Now life can go back to normal.

But before I start making afternoon tea, thought I'd share the final video 😃

DS9 got into a lot of trouble when he started learning this sonatina. He breezed through the notes without taking care of the many, many details. 😯 His teacher was not impressed, and set this piece as competition entry. It is still a long journey ahead for my little man to really understand the music of Mozart. Nevertheless he played beautifully today, and was awarded Third Place at the Piano Under-11. A lovely surprise.

http://youtu.be/anbid4RiSfI
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Post by: mab19 on May 23, 2014, 09:58:11 am
Congratulations to your son BZB.  I love Mozart's music.
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Post by: Emme on May 23, 2014, 11:17:43 am
Congratulations to your DS & future  DIL Michele, well done. :)

Congratulations to your DS BZB.  Beautiful music.
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 23, 2014, 11:45:15 am
Congratulations to DS and DIL Michelle.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 23, 2014, 12:17:06 pm
BZB you must be so proud of the boys.
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Post by: Kittkattthermi on May 23, 2014, 02:03:58 pm
Today I have been sewing out owls for a quilt for my bf's sisters new baby girl that's due in a week or so. I went shopping and got almost all the ingredients for a new recipe I want to try to convert 'chicken mole tacos' just need to get the chillies from the market tomorrow. And I made some doggy treats for the furry children. Then posted the recipe on here so as to share the love to all the puppies hehe.
ATM I'm looking up more recipes by the 'sorted' boys on YouTube to see what Else I can't try.
Xx
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Post by: cookie1 on May 24, 2014, 07:27:57 am
It sounds as though you are having fun Kittkatthermi
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Post by: mcmich on May 24, 2014, 08:01:20 am
Thankyou for all the congrats girls - one very proud mummy here.  ;D
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Post by: astarra on May 24, 2014, 08:09:37 am
So you should be, Mich!!  ;)

Today, my washing machine died.  >:( I tried allsorts but it would just turn on then straight off again. I finally give up and ask the MIL if I can take the wash up and do it at her place. DH comes along to try to fix it a few hours later....turns it on and it goes.  ??? :o ??? :-\  :)
Also had my twin nieces here, (9yr olds) who along with my miss7 picked 2 washing baskets full of apples off the tree - and that was just the ones they could reach!!! So am trying to work out how to one-handedly tackle that load...
Also went swimming in the school pool, a few jobs around the house etc. :)
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Post by: Bootobethin on May 24, 2014, 08:12:11 am
Astarra what about apple juice!
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Post by: Bedlam on May 24, 2014, 02:59:36 pm
Wonderful Astarra, makes my basket full look sad!
Not easy coping without a working washing machine and typical for it to work for DH.
We had a family party for my MIL who turned 80 in the week.  DD 1 made her special salted caramel macarons and DD 2 custard tarts with glazed strawberries on top ( able cooks both of them, make me proud) I did a trio of dips, thanks to thermie. We managed to avoid the worst of the showers when outside. A rare occasion for her to have all her family under one roof so she was appreciative.
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Post by: obbie on May 24, 2014, 04:09:42 pm
great Bedlam to have family around. :)

Astarra, apple pies maybee
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 24, 2014, 08:16:05 pm
It sounds as though you had a great time Denise celebrating your MIL's Birthday.
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Post by: mab19 on May 24, 2014, 11:57:47 pm
Bedlam, it sounds likeyour MIL enjoyed her party.

Wow that's a lot of apples Astarra. :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 25, 2014, 01:32:15 am
Nice to see you and your DD's spoiling your MIL Denise and despite the weather, I imagine she had a wonderful day celebrating her 80th.
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Post by: goldfish on May 25, 2014, 01:41:31 am
Denise - that would have been such a special day for your MIL!!  I'm sure she loved you all for it!! :D
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Post by: mab19 on May 25, 2014, 02:54:46 am
Have just cleaned the shower base, will maybe do the rest later on today or tomorrow.  I can't bend for long these days as I have a bad lower back with one disc slipped forward and very little cushioning between the discs. :(
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Post by: judydawn on May 25, 2014, 02:59:31 am
That's no good Margaret, time to get a cleaner in to do the hard jobs?
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Post by: goldfish on May 25, 2014, 04:15:15 am
Mab - I can empathise!! Do look after yourself!!

My DD had given me a voucher for a Greek cooking class for my birthday.  We both went to a fabulous class given by Maria Benardis of Greekalicious  http://www.greekalicious.com.au/ - an amazing young woman of endless energy.  I'll leave you to read all about her on the website.

We made  lahanodolmades (cabbage dolmades) with avgolemono, tdf trilogy of Greek cheeses and leek pies in filo (which can be made ahead of time and frozen), baklava and the most wonderful cos salad.  When all that had been prepared and cooked, we all sat down to a fabulous lunch accompanied by a beautiful white wine.

I remembered I already had the book, "My Greek Family Table" that happened to be Maria's first book and which had been awarded Best Mediterranean Cuisine Book in Australia at the 2009 Gourmand World Cook Book Awards. - so that was a pleasant surprise!!
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The next of Maria's classes will be in June, but sadly, those will be the last in Sydney (Bondi) as she is then moving her business to New York to teach there.  Maria is passionate about the nutritional value of good quality, certified organic, in season ingredients and a spiritual approach to food preparation.

If anyone in Sydney is interested, here is the link for information to those June classes.  I'd love to attend another class, but at the moment I can't go on those particular dates. Maria is so friendly, welcoming and accommodating we all left  feeling like family!!  http://www.greekalicious.com.au/greek-cooking-classes-calendar

Also came away with her next book together with Greek EVOO and vinegars and Olive Oil soap - produced in a monastery in Crete, the profits from which go to an orphanage there.
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Post by: Halex on May 25, 2014, 04:56:48 am
She sounds great GF, will look at website later. Shame to loose such great talent to NY.

We are just back from a nearly 3 hour family walk, stopped for 30mins for coffee. Now to cook the sunday roast :)
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Post by: obbie on May 25, 2014, 07:10:29 am
Goldfish, sounds a great cooking class.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 25, 2014, 09:36:38 am
Bedlam it sounds as though you all had a wonderful time. Those memories are so important to make and cherish.
GF I wish I lived in Sydney. The classes sound such fun.

Astarra do you have one of those apple corners and peelers? That would help you peel and core the apples one handed. It leaves the apple as a spiral of flesh. I thought they were a waste of money but DD bought me one several years ago and if I have more than one apple to peel I use it. So good, quick and easy.

Goofed off this morning while DH went to learn more about judging concourse Model A's and then this afternoon visited Model A friends to collect more money from them that I need to deal with for the rally.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 25, 2014, 10:50:20 am
What a fabulous birthday present GF 8) It's sounds as though you had a great day :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 25, 2014, 12:14:29 pm
The class sounds great gf. Great idea for a gift.
We have one of those apple thingies cookie. They are great and even the children can use it themselves.
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Post by: mcmich on May 25, 2014, 08:51:57 pm
Sounds like a lovely day for you MIL Bedlam.

GF - great birthday present, would have been a good day.
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Post by: mcmich on May 26, 2014, 06:52:46 am
On the home stretch with the painting. Carpet goes down in the bedrooms on Friday, so needs to be finished by Thursday.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 26, 2014, 08:37:52 am
We'll done Mich, you should feel very proud.
Cookie, that's how I do my apples also then cut the spiral in 1/2. Much easier.
That sounded like a great class GF, what a shame to lose her to New York.
Exciting fridge and freezer cleaning here!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 26, 2014, 09:03:32 am
Brilliant news that the painting is almost completed and the flooring is going down Michele. ;D
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Post by: Emme on May 26, 2014, 09:07:17 am
Glad the painting is nearly finished Michele, I am sure it will be lovely when finished.  :)

Spent part of the day doing something I don't like very much .  Shortening the legs of DS's work trousers.  Hoping it will be a while before I have to do more of them.  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on May 26, 2014, 09:25:18 am
Thanks girls, I'm glad that I will be able to hang up my paint brush for a while. I'm pleased with the results so far. We only had the 1 little oops when I locked us in the ensuite  :-X
Marie, you are a marvel. I wouldn't know how to begin to take up trousers.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 26, 2014, 09:43:21 am
You have just reminded me I have 3 pairs to do for DD.  :-\
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Post by: judydawn on May 26, 2014, 10:13:04 am
I like the fact they sell 'short' length trousers for women these days, they obviously don't do the same for men Marie?

A job well done Michele, how lovely the house will smell by the end of the week with a fresh coat of paint and new carpet. 
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 26, 2014, 10:18:05 am
I bet you can't wait Michele as its a lovely feeling when its all done. I am so happy ours is finished.
I had my mum here today as well as one GD. Both just gone now so I am on the couch with my feet up.
Dinner ready for when DH comes in and now  relax time. ;D
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Post by: mcmich on May 26, 2014, 10:25:38 am
How lovely MF.
Like you girls, I have my mum to look out for as well. Aren't we fortunate to still have our mums.  :D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 26, 2014, 10:29:41 am
We are very fortunate Michele. I think our mums are also fortunate to have us around them at this stage in their lives. My mum loves being around all my  kids and the GK's. it would be awful if they had nobody.
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 26, 2014, 11:29:32 am
Great news mich. New carpet is exciting too.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 26, 2014, 12:15:42 pm
Quote from: mcmich on May 26, 2014, 10:25:38 am
How lovely MF.
Like you girls, I have my mum to look out for as well. Aren't we fortunate to still have our mums.  :D

You are indeed very fortunate. Even when they drive you crazy, love them to bits. Tell them you love them and don't forget a big hug for them too. I would dearly love to give Mum and Dad a big hug. It's been 17 years for Dad ( gosh, it doesn't feel anything like that) and nearly 10 years for Mum.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 26, 2014, 12:28:08 pm
I have both my parents still and do feel very lucky...most of the time.
Emme, we have the other problem, always looking for that little bit more length with a false hem!
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 26, 2014, 12:59:30 pm
:( Cookie. We fortunately have both sets of parents, my grandma (93), my great aunt (97) and DH nan (92).
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 26, 2014, 01:05:59 pm
How lovely to have elderly family in your life INAID.Louis is very fortunate to have one set of Great Grandparents alive.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 26, 2014, 01:57:22 pm
INAID that is wonderful.
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Post by: obbie on May 27, 2014, 04:01:10 am
doctors again, back at work now... :)
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Post by: Halex on May 27, 2014, 04:03:28 am
INAID, that is so lovely :)
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Post by: astarra on May 27, 2014, 04:29:56 am
Oh Cookie, hugs.  :-*
We both have our parents still alive, also have both my Dad's parents, and MIL's parents :). We only lost FIL's parents last year (G'pa was 5mths off his 100th birthday.)  :'(
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Post by: cookie1 on May 27, 2014, 12:32:32 pm
Not a lot here today. A bit of sitting round and a dispute with a government office just to stop from getting bored.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 27, 2014, 12:33:14 pm
If only they weren't so far away. DH grandparents are in Bundy, Nana in Melbourne, My great aunt Brisbane. My grandma I visit in the home every Friday.
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Post by: gertbysea on May 27, 2014, 12:37:14 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on May 27, 2014, 12:32:32 pm
Not a lot here today. A bit of sitting round and a dispute with a government office just to stop from getting bored.

That can always be amusing cookie. Telstra can be fun as well.

Gert

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Post by: cookie1 on May 27, 2014, 12:38:44 pm
Have to agree with that Gert. I get cross talking to the Telstra computer when it doesn't understand me. Then I realise I am growling at a jolly computer.
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Post by: judydawn on May 27, 2014, 01:06:09 pm
I delighted my Mum this morning by going around and taking down her 2 big curtains, bringing them home to my larger washing machine, taking them back within the hour & cleaning the insides of her 2 windows before rehanging them.  It took me longer to thread them back onto the silly curtain rail (not round) than anything else. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 27, 2014, 01:19:34 pm
A job well done Judy,no wonder your Mum was delighted 8)
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Post by: mcmich on May 27, 2014, 02:22:50 pm
I just wanted to say what wonderful service I received at Bunnings today in the paint department. Vicki has been there for years and is very knowledgeable and helpful. I love it when someone knows their craft. I have filled out a customer service form and posted it off to the powers that be. I hope Vicki gets some recognition for her hard work.  ;D
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Post by: obbie on May 27, 2014, 09:38:55 pm
That is so different to our Bunnings Michelle.

Glad you found some one so good..
Today the morning off to cook and clean..
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Post by: mab19 on May 28, 2014, 04:25:04 am
This doesn't sound like our Bunnings mcmich.

I was recently given a gift card with a good sum of money on it and when I went to spend it I was told I had to use it all as they couldn't give me change. ??? ???  After some discussion I received some change.
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Post by: Emme on May 28, 2014, 06:48:43 am
Quote from: obbie on May 27, 2014, 04:01:10 am
doctors again, back at work now... :)
Hope you are okay Obbie  :)

Doesn't sound like our Bunnings either, you can never find any staff to help you.  I often wonder what you have to do to get any attention when shopping there.  I don't go there if I can avoid it.
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Post by: gertbysea on May 28, 2014, 07:04:45 am
I don't know why they build Bunnings with so many check out counters as they only ever have one or two at most open.  There are plenty of staff it seems but none are there to help the customers from my experience.

Gert
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 28, 2014, 08:50:24 am
Hello everyone I'm still recovering from Lilys Frozen themed birthday party here are a few photos
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/28/u7yhyqyb.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/28/u5a5upa9.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/28/muru5aba.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/28/ejequzym.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/28/aqa5u2uj.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on May 28, 2014, 08:53:55 am
Well done Suzanne, little girls just love that sort of thing, glitter and lights work a treat.  It won't be long and Lily will be planning for her next themed birthday party.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 28, 2014, 08:58:43 am
Thanks Judy but that's it for me no more themed parties last year's high tea and this one I'm hanging up my party planning coat ::)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 28, 2014, 09:03:28 am
Sensational party Suzanne.The photos are wonderful so glad you shared them with us :-*
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Post by: mcmich on May 28, 2014, 09:08:22 am
That is amazing Suzanne  8) I can't imagine how much work went into it.
You are a Yummy Mummy  :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on May 28, 2014, 09:11:15 am
no wonder you are over it. so much work - and beautifully done too. can see it would be a very time consuming thing for you leading up to it. I bet you were pleased with it tho. love the melted snowman bottles  ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 28, 2014, 09:16:26 am
Thanks ladies it took me two days to put it together and probably 2-3 weeks organising,just don't ask how much it all cost :-[
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Post by: Emme on May 28, 2014, 09:17:21 am
Beautifully done Suzanne, thanks for sharing photos. I am sure Lilly enjoyed every minute  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 28, 2014, 09:58:53 am
Suzanne that is so lovely. You are definitely a yummy Mummy. Thanks for the photos.
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Post by: mab19 on May 28, 2014, 10:09:52 am
What an amazing effort Suzanne, now wonder you are over it. :D
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Post by: astarra on May 28, 2014, 10:15:29 am
That is awesome Suzanne...you deserve a big pat on the back and a huge sleep after all that!  :D
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Post by: Bootobethin on May 28, 2014, 10:26:12 am
Wow that looks amazing.
So much thought and work. It looks fantastic.
You will have made some beautiful life long memories for your daughter. Precious!
Thanks for sharing it with us.
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 28, 2014, 11:01:08 am
Absolutely amazing Suzanne. Bet lily is one happy little girl. Love the melted snowman drinks.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 28, 2014, 12:52:19 pm
Wonderful Suzanne, love the build a snowman kit too.
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Post by: obbie on May 29, 2014, 02:03:01 am
so much work, it looks fantastic Suzanne.
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Fantastic Suzanne!
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Post by: mab19 on May 29, 2014, 05:44:31 am
I had to go for a stress echocardiograph today as I have been getting a few chest pains on and off.  Thank goodness there were no problems and the old heart is working well, but boy oh boy do those machines give you a good workout. :D
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Post by: gertbysea on May 29, 2014, 05:56:37 am
Yes it is a good workout but isn't it good to know you don't have any problems. Worth getting those legs a working . ;D ;D

Gert
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Post by: achookwoman on May 29, 2014, 06:38:55 am
Good on you Mab.  Nice to know all clear. 
Suzanne,  bet you it again!!   Memories to treasure.  Kids still remind us of Rals 70 th.  Chocolate cake in pizza place.  70 candles,  all lit and went woooosh. 
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Post by: cookie1 on May 29, 2014, 06:39:21 am
Quote from: mab19 on May 29, 2014, 05:44:31 am
I had to go for a stress echocardiograph today as I have been getting a few chest pains on and off.  Thank goodness there were no problems and the old heart is working well, but boy oh boy do those machines give you a good workout. :D

Fantastic news. Well done.
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Post by: goldfish on May 29, 2014, 07:49:09 am
Mab - you can rest easy now! That was a good thing out of the way!!!  :)

Suzanne,  your future career is assured!!  How spectacular and creative was that!! :o 8)  Wonderful memories for your little girl to treasure!! :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 29, 2014, 08:24:59 am
I hate those stress tests Margaret, glad yours went well.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 29, 2014, 08:37:59 am
Glad everything is ok with you Mab. Great news  :D

We are on our way to Margaret river for the long weekend. It's DH's birthday tomorrow so a nice celebration weekend ahead. I am sitting in the car with the dogs and the cat as DH is inspecting one of his jobs at the new Bussleton hospital. About to take the dogs for a walk but my poor cat has to stay in his box/cage thingy.
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Post by: gertbysea on May 29, 2014, 08:46:58 am
Oh your Dh and mine are both Geminis MF? Mine is definitely twins. And definitely fraternal twins. One good and one evil ;D ;D ;D. LO!

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 29, 2014, 08:51:07 am
Exactly like mine Gert  ;D

I prefer the good one how about you ;D
Not so keen on the other one!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 29, 2014, 09:05:48 am
Good news about your stress test went well Margaret. ;D

Enjoy your weekend away with the Birthday Boy MF ;) :D
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Post by: gertbysea on May 29, 2014, 09:08:14 am
My mother used to say about me MF

"There once was a girl who had a curl right in the middle of her forehead.
When she was good  she was very very good and when she was bad she was horrid".

Same with the twins ,

Gert
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Post by: Emme on May 29, 2014, 09:28:53 am
Glad your tests were okay Mab, great news and good to have out of the way  :)

Hope you have a great weekend away MF, Hope your DH has a great day for his birthday
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 29, 2014, 09:47:13 am
Thanks for the lovely comments everyone and no definitely not a career path for me xx
Mab glad to hear that your test results were okay xx
have a lovely time mf and happy birthday to your dh xx
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Post by: Bedlam on May 29, 2014, 12:26:28 pm
Signed the contract to build today...at long last.
Have a nice weekend MF and happy birthday to your DH.
Glad it all went well Mab (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/29/3evapeny.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on May 29, 2014, 12:28:56 pm
A big sigh of relief then Denise, when do you expect the build to start and finish?

Enjoy your weekend away MF, happy birthday for DH tomorrow.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 29, 2014, 12:50:38 pm
Congrats on signing the contract for the start of your new house Denise.You must be so excited.Did the bubbles flow  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on May 29, 2014, 01:07:34 pm
Denise this is soooooo exciting. We need progress pics . Don't get upset if it all does not go to plan. It is happening and that is the important thing.  I would love to build a house.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 29, 2014, 01:25:48 pm
Awesome news Denise and sooooo exciting. How long should it take?
We have built a few in our 40 years and in actual fact this home that we renovated is the first that we haven't built.
Location looks lovely. I love Mandurah. Can't wait for the progress reports  ;D

We just went out for dinner. Well DH did as we went to a pub in town which was packed full but nothing appealed to me. DH ordered drinks before I had looked at the menu and when he came back I told him to order as nothing appealed. He to be fair said have our drinks and then go but I said I was happy to have a toastie later, my instinct was correct. His lamb shank, mash and veg looked like slops.The mash was watery, veg almost raw and the gravox  gravy looked like a watery soup. The food was swimming. To make matters worse my supposed to be SB was a semillion which I don't like!!! Home now with a glass of SB and a cheese toastie  :D  Happy now but honestly don't know how some places get away with serving sub standard food  ???
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Post by: obbie on May 29, 2014, 04:25:36 pm
Deniese, can;t wait for the pics.
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Post by: mcmich on May 29, 2014, 08:56:34 pm
Happy birthday to your DH, MF. Hope you have a nice weekend away and make for up for dinner last night.

Bedlam, very exciting. Like Gert, I would love to build a home.

Welcome to the forum momoftwo. Happy birthday to your mum. I'm sure she will enjoy the facial masks and appreciate the cupcakes.
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Post by: droverjess on May 29, 2014, 10:08:23 pm
Errrr unpacking, hanging pictures, unpacking, hanging pictures.. Unpacking.... And putting away......
Young arrived home tonight til Sunday and we went out for a one course meal. DH is away working.
More to do tomorrow, putting away and clearing decks for visitors for dinner. First meal in dining room coming up.
( not counting the temporary set up we had at Christmas! )
 ;D
We have a sea of boxes and paper. DS is expecting to spend most of the day in the attic! All of their stuff is up there and they will be setting up homes in due course.
DH should be well impressed when he gets in tomorrow night!
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Post by: obbie on May 30, 2014, 12:44:20 am
Glad the kids have come home to help DJ.  Take care of your DH as well.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 30, 2014, 12:52:53 am
It's lovely that the young ones are home for the weekend DJ. Two extra pairs of hands makes such a difference.
I hope you all enjoyed your dinner out last night .  ;D
Have a nice family weekend when DH comes home.
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Post by: jo_nz on May 30, 2014, 03:28:13 am
Bit late to the party here (no pun intended) but WOW Suzanne, I love the frozen party pics!!  Going to have to steal a few of those ideas in a few months time! 
I spent pretty much a whole day this week making an Elsa dress for DD - she is going to a movie party tomorrow: "come dressed as your favourite movie character".  If I do say so myself, it's pretty cool.  I will take some photos tomorrow when she is all dressed up.  Just have to get her thin short hair into a French braid!! 
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Post by: cookie1 on May 30, 2014, 05:22:11 am
MF I find the longer I have the thermomix the less I am enjoying eating out. I even found my self quietly criticising a friends cooking, which I felt bad about even though no one except DH knew.
Happy birthday to your DH.

Denise, how exciting. We built this house and love it. There were hassles along the way but they were easily overcome. We have only lived in this house and our first one. Except for 5 years in the bush for work. 2 years in Broome and 3 years in Carnamah.

I went shopping this morning and DH decided that he was going to catch Public Transport to the hospital to see his brother. I said I would pick him up, however when I rang nearly 2 hours later he said he had only been there 15 minutes. He wants to catch public transport home. He has never caught anything except the train before so obviously his bus experience is pleasant so far. Parking at the hospital is impossible and it VERY expensive. It is going to take him all day, but he seems to be having fun.  We'll see when he gets home. ??? ??? ??? ???
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Post by: Emme on May 30, 2014, 05:25:32 am
Bedlam, exciting and probably some frustrating times ahead for you, but it will be worth it.   :)  Looking forward to photos of progress. 

Glad the family were able to visit DJ.  Many hands, less work for you. 
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Post by: mcmich on May 30, 2014, 07:02:48 am
Have had a great day.  ;D  Nearly got done for shop lifting and have had the carpet put down in the bedrooms. Haven't had carpet for 10 years so I keep walking around the spare bedrooms in bare feet - it feels lovely.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 30, 2014, 07:05:12 am
Mich you should have known you couldn't fit the carpet down your trousers.  ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: mab19 on May 30, 2014, 07:19:54 am
Bedlam, congratulations on signing the contract for the start of your new house.  How long before the builders start.

I went out to lunch with a GF today and we walked around the shops but didn't buy anything.
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Post by: mcmich on May 30, 2014, 07:29:26 am
LOL Cookie, I meant to explain that further.

I was looking after DD's friends 20 month old daughter while they had a girly day. So I didn't have to keep the toddler out of the way of the carpet layers we went shopping. I thought I was getting a lot of looks and put it down to pushing a stroller with a very cute little girl in it. Unfortunately, no. When I checked on my charge she was clinging to a huge packet of feminine hygiene products.
She had swiped it from the chemist. So back we go to return stolen goods and the assistant at the counter was very annoyed and gave me a good talking to about closer supervision (can tell I'm not use to looking after little ones). She must have been having a stressful day and I just added to her burden. We slunk out there as fast as possible.  :-[
DD and her friend thought it was hilarious, it was funny but obviously not for the shop assistant.
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Post by: Nikkit on May 30, 2014, 08:20:47 am
One of my kids did that Mich...but she had a penchance for G-strings in very small sizes! Luckily we found them before we got out the checkout.  :-))
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 30, 2014, 08:52:25 am
Oh Michele that is very funny the shop assistant should of been happy that you returned the goods :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 30, 2014, 09:05:32 am
What a miserable shop assistant Michele, you did the right thing and returned the goods so she should have seen the funny side of it.  What a story to tell that young miss down the track.

I went to town today to meet JulieO for the first time at long last.  Chatted over a glass of wine and spoilt with gifts from this lovely lady.
Thanks again Julie, it was so nice to finally meet you.  Sorry girls, no photo taken.
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Post by: mcmich on May 30, 2014, 09:15:38 am
How lovely for you both. It's great to meet up with other forum members.  ;D

The shop assistant must have been having a bad day and I added to her load. As she pointed out, my supervision was lacking. Luckily, no lives lost and it will be a story to tell at miss's 18th.  ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on May 30, 2014, 09:34:37 am
What a grumble bum she is  :-))
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Post by: Bedlam on May 30, 2014, 10:31:29 am
We built this house so I am very aware of possible hiccups but still enjoyed the process.  They think in for April/ May, DD2 will be 21 in July 2015 so settled by then would be nice.
Lots to think about and lose sleep over now.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on May 30, 2014, 10:43:32 am
Away from forum for 3 days and so much had happened 😄

Spectacular party, Suzanne! Very very lucky princess 😃

Denise, congrats! It's so exciting and you have picked such a lovely spot there 👍👍

MF enjoy your weekend 😀

Cookie hope DH has lots of fun on his day out with buses 😜
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Post by: astarra on May 30, 2014, 12:20:39 pm
Oh Michele,  that seriously made me lol  ;D
can just see it all unfolding!  Kids!!  :-))
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Post by: cookie1 on May 30, 2014, 12:33:35 pm
Oh Michele, what a sour puss the shop assistant was.

BZB DH enjoyed his bus trips. I was quite surprised.

Judy and JulieO I'm sure you had fun and lots to chat about.
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Post by: obbie on May 30, 2014, 06:41:56 pm
Michelle that is funny,

Bedlam lovely spot for a new house
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 30, 2014, 07:57:06 pm
A shame the sales assistant couldn't see the funny side of your shopping incident Michele. :-\

How wonderful you were able to meet up together Julie and Judy.The forum is such an amazing place for great friendships. ;D

We spent the day in London helping DD and SIL pack up their belongings because they move tomorrow.They have bought a Townhouse on the Isle of Dogs.They are so excited because they have always rented property before.We brought Louis home with us for two nights.We will take him home on Sunday to his new home.
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Post by: obbie on May 30, 2014, 09:24:32 pm
sounds perfect Grandma time CC :D
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Post by: JulieO on May 30, 2014, 10:13:04 pm
Quote from: judydawn on May 30, 2014, 09:05:32 am

I went to town today to meet JulieO for the first time at long last.  Chatted over a glass of wine and spoilt with gifts from this lovely lady.
Thanks again Julie, it was so nice to finally meet you.  Sorry girls, no photo taken.

It was a most enjoyable couple of hours with Judy, I don't think we paused for one minute, so much to talk about  ;D

Hope to catch up again some time in the future  :D

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Post by: gertbysea on May 30, 2014, 11:56:07 pm
OMG CC what a great place to live.  Do they have lovely river views ?

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on May 31, 2014, 12:15:14 am
An exciting time for the kids Denise, I wonder what Louis will think of his new home.  Have a fun weekend with him.
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Post by: Katiej on May 31, 2014, 02:20:06 am
Funny Michele  ;D

Glad you had a nice catch up Judy & Julie.

How lovely CC, I'm sure they will all settle into their new home quickly.  Enjoy having Louis for the weekend.  Plenty of Grandma cuddles.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on May 31, 2014, 05:57:46 am
Hilarious Michele but what a grumpy sales assistant  ;D

CC that's great news about DD and family moving house. What a wonderful location. They are very lucky  :D

We are about to go out for lunch with friends at another local winery. Very cool down here today. Feeling very relaxed.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 31, 2014, 08:45:21 am
Your DD's new abode sounds lovely CC. Do you think Louis will settle in to his new home Ok?
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Post by: astarra on May 31, 2014, 08:47:16 am
New bed and a new home for Louis, how lovely.  ;D
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Post by: obbie on May 31, 2014, 08:51:10 am
kids party today
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Post by: mcmich on May 31, 2014, 11:01:49 am
How lovely to have your grandson or a couple of nights CC  :D I had to look up Isle of Dogs - hadn't heard of it before.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 31, 2014, 01:43:33 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on May 30, 2014, 11:56:07 pm
OMG CC what a great place to live.  Do they have lovely river views ?

Gert
No river views Gert but the house is only 50 meters from the Thames.

Quote from: judydawn on May 31, 2014, 12:15:14 am
An exciting time for the kids Denise, I wonder what Louis will think of his new home.  Have a fun weekend with him.
Louis has visited the empty house and though it a great playground Judy :D :D

Quote from: cookie1 on May 31, 2014, 08:45:21 am
Your DD's new abode sounds lovely CC. Do you think Louis will settle in to his new home Ok?
I'm sure Louis will love his new home Cookie.His bedroom is bigger so more room to play with Lego and trucks. :D
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Post by: djinni373 on June 03, 2014, 03:55:04 am
Catching up on what's been happening. Loved your story Michele  :D :D :D

I have been trying to be good these last couple of weeks and have adding an hour's walk to my day, most days. This has been great as I love the walks, but find my days are now even busier than before  :-)) Will have to find a compromise as the walks are good for mind and body with some beautiful views, a lake with a boardwalk and fountain and many birds enjoying the winter sun including this one. Not sure what it is but we watched it swim quite a way before it climbed out to dry in the sun.
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Post by: djinni373 on June 03, 2014, 03:56:16 am
more pics
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Post by: judydawn on June 03, 2014, 04:03:24 am
A nice, peaceful place to take a walk Gayle.  Thanks for sharing those lovely photos.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 03, 2014, 04:40:58 am
A beautiful place to walk Gayle.

I did the ironing this morning. This afternoon I must finish some Model A work I have been trying to finish for 2 days. DH has gone off on the bus to see his brother. I dropped him at the bus stop about 9.20 so he won't be home until,after 2 I would think.
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Post by: mab19 on June 03, 2014, 05:36:23 am
Snap Cookie, I did some ironing this morning as well.  Then thought I had better do a bit of dusting.  Wood heaters are lovely but they do make a lot of dust.
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Post by: judydawn on June 03, 2014, 05:46:38 am
Repaired 2 Spiderman costumes for Melbourne SIL this morning.  Now to see if I can find some very long metal zips to replace the broken nylon ones. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 03, 2014, 08:40:47 am
Beautiful photos Gayle.I'm always amazed at the clear blue skies that you girls enjoy in Australia.Truly wonderful for winter 8)

Quote from: judydawn on June 03, 2014, 05:46:38 am
Repaired 2 Spiderman costumes for Melbourne SIL this morning.  Now to see if I can find some very long metal zips to replace the broken nylon ones. 
Blimey Judy that must have been a labour of love repairing two zips for the costumes :o
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Post by: judydawn on June 03, 2014, 09:42:22 am
 :D :D  I ended up taking them to an alteration specialist Denise, not worth the stress of trying to find the zips and then doing a neat job.  I hate sewing so although I will tell SIL how I had them fixed, I won't be telling him how much it cost me  :-))  Worth every cent to me though and I pick them up on Friday. 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 03, 2014, 10:10:55 am
I don't blame you Judy. I have always hated putting zips in.
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Post by: obbie on June 03, 2014, 11:03:35 am
doctors, xrays, and doctors again.....
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 03, 2014, 11:28:57 am
A wise move Judy :D :D :D
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Post by: goldfish on June 03, 2014, 11:48:02 am
Quote from: obbie on June 03, 2014, 11:03:35 am
doctors, xrays, and doctors again.....

Robyn, are you ok??
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Post by: obbie on June 03, 2014, 03:10:19 pm
not really goldfish, :-))  got to try and get into a specialist asap, hopefully soon
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Post by: goldfish on June 03, 2014, 08:53:33 pm
Quote from: obbie on June 03, 2014, 03:10:19 pm
not really goldfish, :-))  got to try and get into a specialist asap, hopefully soon

I'm really sorry to hear that, Robyn.  Thinking of you and fingers crossed and hoping all will be well . . . . .  :-*
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Post by: Emme on June 03, 2014, 10:03:26 pm
Quote from: obbie on June 03, 2014, 03:10:19 pm
not really goldfish, :-))  got to try and get into a specialist asap, hopefully soon
Obbie, do hope you can get that appointment soon and that everything is okay.  Hugs  :-*
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Post by: droverjess on June 03, 2014, 10:14:47 pm
Quote from: obbie on June 03, 2014, 11:03:35 am
doctors, xrays, and doctors again.....

Sorry to see this, hope you get sorted and feel better soon.
Thinking of you.
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Post by: mab19 on June 04, 2014, 01:50:49 am
I'm sorry to hear that Robyn, I hope you get an appointment quickly :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on June 04, 2014, 01:54:34 am
The day has only just started over here. (8.55am). I had lots of plans but then broke the side off my tooth. So it is dentist for me. They kindly squished me in late this afternoon. Thankfully it is isn't hurting.
Meanwhile some cooking may be in order.  :D :D
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Post by: astarra on June 04, 2014, 04:42:31 am
Get well soon Robyn.  :-*
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 04, 2014, 05:16:12 am
Hope it's not too serious Obbie xx
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 04, 2014, 05:17:36 am
Oh no, Cookie! The dreaded dentist again?!? Hugs for you, your tooth...and your purse 😁😄
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Post by: obbie on June 04, 2014, 05:49:49 am
relaxing at work, hopefully I can get to the specialist next week.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 04, 2014, 06:25:13 am
Take care Robyn x
And you too Cookie  ( shouldnt have said anything about your teeth, tempted fate)  hope it is all fixed and not too much money. X
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Post by: cookie1 on June 04, 2014, 07:34:43 am
The forum is having a dentist run isn't it?  I go at 4.15 this afternoon. It isn't my regular dentist but one in the same group. I think it may be ANOTHER crown as the only part left is in the gum. At least it isn't hurting.
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Post by: obbie on June 04, 2014, 08:34:09 am
I have to go to the dentist again next week.

I need to see the cardiologist asap..loos like a trip to Cairns soon. :-\
I am taking  it easy at work.
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Post by: judydawn on June 04, 2014, 08:37:13 am
Yes, off to the big city for you Robyn - the sooner the better.  I hope you don't have to wait too long for an appointment, they can take a while.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 04, 2014, 08:42:38 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 04, 2014, 08:37:13 am
Yes, off to the big city for you Robyn - the sooner the better.  I hope you don't have to wait too long for an appointment, they can take a while.

Problem is that In Cairns a cardiologist is scarce as hens teeth and you need to take at least $400 in cash to get a look in. You may or may not get an appointment and expect to wait in the stuffy disgusting waiting room at least 2 hours past your appointment time. You may or may not get some money back with Medicare. Do not go to the toilet or you will be sent to the bottom of the list.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 04, 2014, 08:55:58 am
Take care Robyn :)
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Post by: Katiej on June 04, 2014, 09:23:17 am
Yes take care Robyn, and rest up if you can xx
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Post by: mcmich on June 04, 2014, 10:37:49 am
Hope you get your tooth and ticker sorted out ASAP Robyn.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on June 04, 2014, 11:00:23 am
I hope everything goes ok for you Robyn.
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 04, 2014, 11:00:55 am
Take care Robyn xox
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Post by: cookie1 on June 04, 2014, 12:44:37 pm
It sounds as though you need a cardiologist if you are to see the cardiologist in Cairns.  :D
Is there no chance of anywhere else Robyn? Even if you had to fly somewhere. Hearts are something you don't mess with, you don't get a second chance.

After the shock of getting the guesstimate for my crown it starts next Wednesday. The lass that sorted it out today was lovely. Lady dentists are lovely.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on June 04, 2014, 01:32:41 pm
:( Robyn. Sorry to hear you aren't well. I hope you can see the specialist quickly. One reason I keep my phi. Just to see a specialist sooner.
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Post by: obbie on June 04, 2014, 03:36:31 pm
Hopefully by Friday, yes Gert, they cost a lot of $$$$$$$ :)

just resting, while i  can't sleep. must say my doctors are good..
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Post by: JulieO on June 04, 2014, 11:52:38 pm
Take care Obbie, hope all goes well.  :-*
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Post by: djinni373 on June 05, 2014, 12:24:12 am
Hope it goes well at the dentist Cookie. I think the most pain and discomfort is felt in the wallet  ;D

Oh my goodness Obbie :o  Take care and hope all is sorted for you soon.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 05, 2014, 01:58:30 am
Quote from: Itsnotartitsdinner on June 04, 2014, 01:32:41 pm
:( Robyn. Sorry to hear you aren't well. I hope you can see the specialist quickly. One reason I keep my phi. Just to see a specialist sooner.

Same here. We found with BIL urgent means to be seen within 30 days. Although this time he was very, very urgent so was sorted immediately.
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Post by: obbie on June 05, 2014, 02:00:38 am
Hospital for me, 2mrow :'(
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Post by: Bootobethin on June 05, 2014, 02:34:33 am
Take care obbie.
I will send you positive thoughts.
Hope you can sleep and rest soon.
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Post by: judydawn on June 05, 2014, 05:04:25 am
Good luck Robyn.
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Post by: Wonder on June 05, 2014, 05:40:05 am
I haven't posted here for a while but have been popping in to see what everyone is up to. Obbie I hope all goes well with your hospital stay - get well soon.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 05, 2014, 05:55:58 am
Good luck tomorrow Robyn xx
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Post by: Emme on June 05, 2014, 06:03:20 am
Wishing you well Obbie,   :-*
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Post by: mab19 on June 05, 2014, 07:09:19 am
Good luck Robyn, I hope all goes well for you tomorrow. :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on June 05, 2014, 07:30:27 am
A little bit of baking instead of housework and Model A jobs.
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Post by: obbie on June 05, 2014, 07:49:59 am
thanks all, I have the kids sorted. hopefully only 1-2 nights in, and they find the cause of my problems..

not looking forward to this at all.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 05, 2014, 09:09:01 am
Be brave, hopefully it will soon be over.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 05, 2014, 09:09:24 am
Glad you have a quick appointment Robyn.
I have had a wonderful day. My sil and I went to a thermomix passions 2 cooking class with Nico.  It was a very enjoyable outing with a delicious lunch. We had Salmon Rillettes ( like a salmon pate) a lovely pizza made with a olive oil shortcrust, Spinach and Ricotta Gnudi with a Ragu di Pomodora sauce, Nico's Butter chicken and a yummy Rapberry souffle to finish off. 
I think I will cook everything again, it was all extremely tasty.
All the recipes are in the Cooking Passions book which of course I also had to purchase.
I would highly recommend Nico's classes.  it cost $125.00 and you walk away having eaten a full meal as well as learning a few new tricks.
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Post by: judydawn on June 05, 2014, 09:23:38 am
Some of it sounded the same as the one some of us from the forum went to here in Adelaide a little while back Denise although I don't remember paying that much  ;D  Katie would remember though.  He's fantastic isn't he and I love his honesty. We had focaccia instead of pizza and I'm not sure what we had in place of the salmon rillettes.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 05, 2014, 09:26:20 am
I agree Judy, I like his philosophy. Easy on the eye also!
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Post by: judydawn on June 05, 2014, 09:42:35 am
Most definitely Denise LOL. 
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Post by: astarra on June 05, 2014, 10:29:43 am
LOL - bit old tho.  :P
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on June 05, 2014, 10:50:14 am
Robyn I hope everything gets sorted for you , try to relax and have a bit of me time, you do so much for everyone time to slow down.  Look after yourself.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 05, 2014, 10:50:57 am
Quote from: astarra on June 05, 2014, 10:29:43 am
LOL - bit old tho.  :P
isn't age just a number?  :D
Quote from: Bedlam on June 05, 2014, 09:26:20 am
I agree Judy, I like his philosophy. Easy on the eye also!
yes he is  :-*
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Post by: Bedlam on June 05, 2014, 11:14:01 am
Quote from: astarra on June 05, 2014, 10:29:43 am
LOL - bit old tho.  :P

So am I!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 05, 2014, 01:11:33 pm
Quote from: astarra on June 05, 2014, 10:29:43 am
LOL - bit old tho.  :P

I guess some of us are looking from a different age, he seems pretty youngish to me.  ;D ;D :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 05, 2014, 01:41:14 pm
Wishing you all the best Robyn. Be strong and let's hope they can give you some answers xox
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on June 06, 2014, 11:43:27 am
Thinking of you Robyn. At least you are where you can get help if needed. Hope all goes well.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on June 06, 2014, 11:44:00 am
Would offer to help. But flying out to Brisbane tomorrow.
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Post by: mab19 on June 06, 2014, 12:32:02 pm
I have just spent the last hour mopping up water from a burst pipe under the hand basin in the ensuite. :'( :'(

Fortunately we have polished boards in the bedroom and passage way which is where all the water ended up.

Then had to wash all the towels that I used which are now on two clothes horses by the heater.
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Post by: judydawn on June 06, 2014, 12:34:32 pm
Oh what a mess Margaret. I've never heard of that happening and even though you haven't got carpet in the area, if you were out and the water stayed there for a while, the floorboard may have warped - big problems then.  I hope you can get hold of a plumber ASAP, these things always happen at night or on weekends.
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Post by: mcmich on June 06, 2014, 12:35:04 pm
Bummer mab  :(
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 06, 2014, 12:39:35 pm
What a horrible job Margaret. :( I hate plumbing problems as the water goes everywhere. :-))
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Post by: gertbysea on June 06, 2014, 02:24:06 pm
Bummer times ten. 

Gert
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Post by: astarra on June 06, 2014, 11:10:55 pm
Hope there are no further problems, Mab  :(

Thinking of you, Obbie  :-*
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Post by: droverjess on June 07, 2014, 08:36:00 am
Thinking of you Obbie. Hope all is well.

Bad luck about the plumbing Mab.

Cloudy here today. Need to clear up hedge trimmings.
 Got a coffee morning and some open gardens nearby, which I hope to get to. Not much usually happens around here!
DH is digging a trench for cables with a machine.
My sister is bringing my mother for one night so she can see the changes. She has recovered from her radiotherapy and is doing better now which is GREAT news.

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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 07, 2014, 08:54:08 am
that happened to me a few months ago, but luckily the next door neighbor helped me mop up and teenage neighbor boys on the other side took care of the plumbing. happens cos nowadays builders opt out of copper piping and use cheaper stuff that just bursts  >:( the part to fix mine was only a couple of dollars but if I hadn't have wondered what the funny sound was coming from the ensuite it would have been thousands dollars in damaged floorboards
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Post by: Emme on June 07, 2014, 09:13:59 am
We were told some time ago that it is best if you  have the mixer taps to replace the flexible pipe underneath every 10 years or so.  Apparently they break down on the inside & leak.   :-))  They don't make things like they use to
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Post by: cookie1 on June 07, 2014, 09:42:01 am
What a ghastly mess to have to clean up mab.
Marie we have mixer taps and our house is almost 10 years old. I will have to make DH aware of this.
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Post by: obbie on June 07, 2014, 09:49:55 am
helloo all

resting, blood tests. hospitial food :-[  I am in for 1week, in CCU. hopefully will recover
thank god for PHI


can't do much, go anywhere, lots of tests, but I know  have my laptop..... :) :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on June 07, 2014, 09:57:37 am
Robyn , while you take it easy we can all visit with you  :D.  What a wonderful thing the Internet is, can you imagine how many of us would be in The room all at once , we would get kicked out.   
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Post by: obbie on June 07, 2014, 09:59:11 am
Brenda, we begged for me to have it :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on June 07, 2014, 10:02:26 am
You can't keep a good woman down,
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Post by: goldfish on June 07, 2014, 10:05:44 am
Quote from: obbie on June 07, 2014, 09:49:55 am
helloo all

resting, blood tests. hospitial food :-[  I am in for 1week, in CCU. hopefully will recover
thank god for PHI

can't do much, go anywhere, lots of tests, but I know  have my laptop..... :) :)

Great to hear from you, Robyn!  You're in the best place . . . just rest up.  You have a week to explore every nook and cranny of the forum!!! ;D ;D ;D

Quote from: Aussie Brenda on June 07, 2014, 09:57:37 am

Robyn , while you take it easy we can all visit with you  :D.  What a wonderful thing the Internet is, can you imagine how many of us would be in The room all at once , we would get kicked out.  

 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on June 07, 2014, 10:07:23 am
doctor knows I wanna go home, so I get my laptop.... don't know how much work will be done this week, but interenet will help.

yes I can help the newbies...or anyone
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Post by: Emme on June 07, 2014, 10:09:47 am
Obbie, do you have your mobile phone ?
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on June 07, 2014, 10:24:56 am
I bet it will be the longest week! If you need anything please let me know. I'll be home late Tuesday night. I'll pm you my phone number. I'm less than 5km from the hospital.
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Post by: obbie on June 07, 2014, 10:27:17 am
Yes Marie, its charging now.. had to keep that with me... :)


Thankyou INAID

I am very lucky I got here. next time, I thought i would get a appt for the cardioligist, but In hosp
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Post by: gertbysea on June 07, 2014, 10:52:15 am
At least you can get a glass of wine there Robyn.

Gert
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on June 07, 2014, 10:58:14 am
Naughty Gert she is having to behave herself.
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Post by: obbie on June 07, 2014, 11:01:54 am
yes 1 per day Gert. :)

ON a restricted diet here...food not all good
 I could loose 6-10 kilos this week
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Post by: gertbysea on June 07, 2014, 11:09:36 am
Will I send for a Pizza Robyn?

At least you might get a hot brekkie. At Cairns you get bread and jam for brekkie.

Gert
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 07, 2014, 11:10:22 am
Half you luck Robyn. Bet a few of us could do with losing a few kilos. 😛 Sometimes life just has to slow down a little. Your in the best place. Rest up.
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Post by: mcmich on June 07, 2014, 11:12:34 am
Hope they get to the bottom of it Robyn and you get some rest.
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Post by: obbie on June 07, 2014, 11:27:02 am
its quite scary, I get porridge and toast for breakkie.

lucky i ended up having a xray, blood tests were all good.
we have said we could sneak some red in.....

lucky needles are ok

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Post by: gertbysea on June 07, 2014, 11:33:44 am
I guess you won't be making any brownies any time soon then!  You will have to stick with your Coral Trout in the freezer and eat it down eh?

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on June 07, 2014, 11:38:11 am
Quote from: obbie on June 07, 2014, 11:27:02 am
its quite scary, I get porridge and toast for breakkie.

lucky i ended up having a xray, blood tests were all good.
we have said we could sneak some red in.....

lucky needles are ok



That's pretty good for the private system Robyn. I was trying to organise a doplar for a pt today and can't get it until Tuesday.
Things are much more likely to happen over a long weekend in the public system over the private.
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Post by: obbie on June 07, 2014, 11:40:45 am
we just got another 6 kilo box of CT on Tuesday, and I am in here on Friday....
Love my CT, and salmon.... :)

kids are ok, we have choc chip biccies, and cake in the freezer.
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Post by: judydawn on June 07, 2014, 12:10:08 pm
It sounds like you are bored already Robyn  ;D  It would be hard to be anywhere without our iPads or mobile phones these days - we've come to rely on them.  Just lay back and enjoy being waited on, hospital food is bland but at least it's healthy.  Good luck with the tests etc.
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Post by: astarra on June 07, 2014, 12:14:38 pm
Glad to hear from you Robyn, have thought of you often today.  :-*  Get well soon.  :-*

When i was in hosp will miss3 and miss11mths, the hospital food was wonderful, yummy, and filling.  :)
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Post by: obbie on June 07, 2014, 12:30:19 pm
thanks Judy and Astarra.

restricted food, no salt, restricted fluids, no deserts, food is bland without salt. :-\

I only got my laptop late today after DH drove 2 hours. promised doc, i will be good here, if i have he laptop..
lucky i am in CCU, and not ICU which is just out my door.

just have to regain strength, and sit for 6-7 days :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 07, 2014, 02:36:27 pm
Behave yourself Robyn. I believe having fluid drained is an extremely painful process.
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Post by: Bonsai on June 07, 2014, 03:25:50 pm
Hope you are feeling better Robyn, time in hospital is never fun....
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 07, 2014, 03:35:41 pm
rest up petal and worry less  :-*
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Post by: obbie on June 07, 2014, 09:30:14 pm
thank you all. 8.5 kilos in 2 days

feel much better this morning
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Post by: Emme on June 07, 2014, 10:49:48 pm
Glad you are feeling better Obbie.   :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on June 08, 2014, 03:22:15 am
Gee that is a lot Robyn. Was a lot of it from the fluid retention? Do you read at all?
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Post by: obbie on June 08, 2014, 04:21:01 am
yes its all fluid


I read this great website.... www.forumthrermomix.com

news, ect
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on June 08, 2014, 04:57:34 am
Wow Robbie Obbie that is a lot of fluid you will be a new woman when you go home . 
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Post by: astarra on June 08, 2014, 10:27:52 am
Quote from: obbie on June 08, 2014, 04:21:01 am
yes its all fluid


I read this great website.... www.forumthrermomix.com

news, ect

Love it obbie!!  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on June 08, 2014, 10:29:00 am
That's certainly one way to lose weight Robyn, but not a good one. :)

I reorganised the pantry this morning and then tidied up another cupboard this afternoon.  Maybe I'll be able to find things now. :D
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Post by: obbie on June 08, 2014, 11:01:32 am
I should be home cooking biccies, brownies... :)

but, I am resting here, with the laptop. handy having my brother and sil,  and sister and bil so close.
kids will have to have double next week.

I would say I am dropping 3 dress sizes, so new clothes..... ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Post by: Aussie Brenda on June 08, 2014, 11:15:19 am
Sounds like things are going well Obbie,  keep it up.
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Post by: obbie on June 08, 2014, 11:22:35 am
doctor is happy Brenda :)

I should have heaps more energy when I get out
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on June 08, 2014, 01:11:43 pm
Do they know what's causing the fluid retention? That's a huge amount to lose.
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Post by: obbie on June 08, 2014, 08:43:57 pm
got to do more tests on me, to see the cause
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Post by: mab19 on June 09, 2014, 12:59:29 am
Three loads of washing this morning.  Just taking advantage of a bit of fine weather. :) 
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Post by: Nikkit on June 09, 2014, 05:31:21 am
Get well soon Obbie.

After a quick 60 km round trip to drop the neighbours girls at school (they missed their bus!) came home to get into the usual Monday morning stuff. Washing cleaning etc (blurgh!)

Miss 17 and I have just picked up and unloaded about 640kg of horse and chook feed. Those 40 kilo bags get heavier and heavier every time I do this!

Had a coffee and a nurofen, time to get moving again!

Have a great day all  ;D
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Post by: obbie on June 09, 2014, 06:51:14 am
Nikkit, don't you use a trolly, to help you lift 40 k :) a


a crane.....
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Post by: cookie1 on June 09, 2014, 07:01:46 am
I would imagine there was a need for the nurofen Nikkit.  :o
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Post by: mcmich on June 09, 2014, 07:25:03 am
Glad to hear the fluid has shifted Robyn, you must be feeling much better.

Mammoth effort Nikkit - ditch the coffee and nurofen and head to the liquor cabinet.  :D

We went to vivid last night (Sydney light show around Circular Quay, The Rocks and Darling Harbour) it was really good. Today I spent 2 1/2 hrs in the garden for a winter tidy up. Doesn't sound much but it's amazing what you can achieve in that time.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 09, 2014, 07:37:39 am
I have seen instagrams of that Mich. it looks very pretty, and such a good idea.
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Post by: droverjess on June 09, 2014, 07:53:42 am
Careful Nikkit, I am sure animal feed is one of the reasons I have a bad back.

Glad you are improving Robyn, do you like to read?
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Post by: obbie on June 09, 2014, 08:38:49 am
Hi Jess, cooking mags, I live on the internet, so alot of webpages I follow daily, mainly business news / stuff


I should get a book in the morning..

at least i can do emails ect with the laptop. :)
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Post by: Wonder on June 09, 2014, 10:12:19 am
Great to hear you are a little better Robyn, i hope they find the cause. Rest up while you can.
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Post by: Emme on June 09, 2014, 10:23:06 am
Glad you are feeling better Obbie  :)  Take things easy for a while
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Post by: Bedlam on June 09, 2014, 03:40:16 pm
Obbie, just caught up.  Glad they have you in and are looking after you. Take care.  3 dress sizes, thats an amazing loss. I hope the findvthe cause for you. X
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 09, 2014, 09:05:21 pm
Robyn, I too have just caught up on this thread, take care and fingers are crossed for a diagnosis soon.  You are managing to sound cheerful - a positive attitude is invaluable and if you are bored, there is always heaps of entertainment available on the 'net.  Best wishes for a speedy "getting back to normal" very soon
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Post by: obbie on June 09, 2014, 11:00:01 pm
resting,,,, thanks  for the wishes :)

more tests today
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Post by: Nikkit on June 09, 2014, 11:43:08 pm
Quote from: obbie on June 09, 2014, 06:51:14 am
Nikkit, don't you use a trolly, to help you lift 40 k :) a


a crane.....


I wish! No, too fiddly to use a trolley or anything else. I just have to hump the bags off the back of the ute and drop them into the shed. It isn't hard really as I don't have far to go, but they're just heavy. I have noticed they are doing 25kilo bags now as well, so I may have to get them in the future. But it seems silly really as I'll be lifting less weight in one hit  - but more!

And I had a rather large glass of red last night Mich, was abit early when I was unloading the feed and I had a lot to do in the arvo!  ;D

Good to hear you are feeling better Obbie.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 10, 2014, 12:28:17 am
Nikkit, 25 is more doable, our chook food comes in 25k.  If you screw your back you wont be able to do any and then you will be in strife. Ask Astarra, shes feeling it with one wrist out of action. From one who knows the perils of a bad back, go for 25kilos  and a more trips.
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Post by: judydawn on June 10, 2014, 01:14:43 am
Not only the back Nikkit but prolapses can also be caused by lifting heavy weights (not just childbirth which is usually blamed).  I've  always done heavy work and lifted things other women wouldn't have attempted, moved heavy furniture on my own - anything really, just to get a job done and being impatient and not waiting for a man to be around that could help me.  This independence is  in my genes but I have paid the consequences in the past.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 10, 2014, 01:27:09 am
Looks like there is a message in all those posts.  :D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on June 10, 2014, 03:54:12 am
You don't want a prolapse Nikkit,  I got one after Mum passed and I sold her house and moved all,the heavy furniture, thought I was super woman,  Wrong....not nice...all fixed now  ;D
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Post by: obbie on June 10, 2014, 05:13:53 am
Nikkit, um, 25 kilos is still heavy.
why not buy a little crane.  you only have 1 back, so be careful.

 :)we have  a red crane on wheels to lift things from our utes.  I have seen so many people with back pain and they are stuffed up forever.
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Post by: Nikkit on June 10, 2014, 07:22:55 am
OMG you lot, you've scared the begeezus out of me with all the prolapse stuff!  :o

Which brings up an old memory of when we were calving on the farm. Well I wasn't, but the cows were calving...

One old girl had had a particularly difficult birth and a rather large calf and she had a prolapse. we couldn't get it all back in and my brother and I were sitting there thinking thinking thinking...

"Aha I got it" my brother says with a grin on his face.. "stay here, be back soon" So I sat with the dear cow and he was soon back with an empty Sambucca bottle.  :o

I won't go into all the gory details, but needless to say the sambucca bottle was the perfect size and shape and mumma cow's prolapse was back where it should have all been and job done in no time.

Needless to say I can never look at a sambucca bottle quite the same way again, and you lot have made me think twice about lifting stuff!!

thanks.

I think.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 10, 2014, 07:26:56 am
I'll drink to that
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Post by: gertbysea on June 10, 2014, 07:31:02 am
Nothing like a good Sambucca with coffee.

Gert :-))
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on June 10, 2014, 07:36:30 am
I'll drink to that too.... ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 10, 2014, 08:47:33 am
They use the same method in human operating theatres Nikkit so please do be careful  ;) ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on June 10, 2014, 08:49:58 am
Yeah but we drank the Sambucca first Judy!  ;D ;D ;D

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 10, 2014, 08:52:52 am
You girls do make my mornings fun with your postings.So funny :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Nikkit on June 10, 2014, 09:28:52 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 10, 2014, 08:47:33 am
They use the same method in human operating theatres Nikkit so please do be careful  ;) ;D

 :o :o

Quote from: Gertbysea on June 10, 2014, 08:49:58 am
Yeah but we drank the Sambucca first Judy!  ;D ;D ;D

Gert

You lot have me speechless, well not really, but all the things I'm thinking right now I can't put in here.  :o

I can't even drink the stuff without thinking about that cow. So none in my coffee thanks.

I'm going now...

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Post by: gertbysea on June 10, 2014, 09:32:32 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on June 10, 2014, 08:52:52 am
You girls do make my mornings fun with your postings.So funny :D :D :D :D

We aim to please .

Gert
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on June 10, 2014, 09:59:17 am
JD you would think the specialist would have given me the full bottle of Sambucca  afterwards the price he charged a couple of bottles would have been nice.
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Post by: mab19 on June 10, 2014, 10:00:05 am
There is such a wealth of information on this forum  ;D ;D ;D

I washed the linen from the bathroom and ensuite, did a bit of ironing, vacuumed the lounge, made some biscuits, took the caravan in to have a service and then did a bit of sewing.  I think that's enough for one day. :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 10, 2014, 10:03:36 am
LOL AB.  You and I sound like we would have made a good team in a furniture removalist business but retirement from heavy lifting sounds even better.
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Post by: mcmich on June 10, 2014, 10:14:27 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on June 10, 2014, 08:49:58 am
Yeah but we drank the Sambucca first Judy!  ;D ;D ;D

Gert

Thank goodness for the Sambucca - that's why they took metho out of the pan rooms - too many hospital staff drinking it.  :D
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Post by: obbie on June 10, 2014, 10:27:33 am
relaxing here, 5days now. :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on June 10, 2014, 10:51:12 am
Hi Obbie, any results yet,?  are you still getting rid of excess fluid, I bet you are feeling a bit better although 5 days is long enough  in hospital, any news on when You can go home?
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Post by: gertbysea on June 10, 2014, 10:57:53 am
Quote from: mab19 on June 10, 2014, 10:00:05 am
There is such a wealth of information on this forum  ;D ;D ;D

I washed the linen from the bathroom and ensuite, did a bit of ironing, vacuumed the lounge, made some biscuits, took the caravan in to have a service and then did a bit of sewing.  I think that's enough for one day. :)

Exactly. Time for a glass of.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on June 10, 2014, 11:45:22 am
I have had a lovely laugh. Thank you all. Nikkit, if you ever need me to bring a bottle of Sambuca to the hospital for you just yell.  ;D ;D ;D ;D :D
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Post by: obbie on June 10, 2014, 09:56:34 pm
angiogram today :)
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Post by: Bedlam on June 11, 2014, 01:01:01 am
Wont be able to look at a bottle of Sambuca the same ever again.
Great very inovative, dont know if I laughed or cringed!

Good luck with Angiogram Obbie.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 11, 2014, 05:14:49 am
Make sure you rest up after that Robyn. You don't want any nasty after effects.

I'm off for instalment one of my crown in a couple of hours. :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: gertbysea on June 11, 2014, 05:24:32 am
It will be fine. The pain will be in your wallet.

Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on June 11, 2014, 06:17:50 am
Quote from: cookie1 on June 10, 2014, 11:45:22 am
I have had a lovely laugh. Thank you all. Nikkit, if you ever need me to bring a bottle of Sambuca to the hospital for you just yell.  ;D ;D ;D ;D :D

NO. THANK. YOU. COOKIE!

Oh, did I shout that out loud...sorry!

I was sure this forum was about Thermy things and cooking...back to that please!

Hope all is good with your  tests obbie.

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Post by: achookwoman on June 11, 2014, 06:20:46 am
Have to laugh.  What us woman do.  Work safety says no one is to lift more than 25 k.  Men included. 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 11, 2014, 12:48:15 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on June 11, 2014, 05:24:32 am
It will be fine. The pain will be in your wallet.

Gert

It sure was. $$$$$$$$$$$$
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 11, 2014, 06:21:02 pm
DH finished Louis Cot/Bed today.Just needs the mattress to arrive and it's complete.It just looks like a cot at the moment but when he's old enough the slatted sides are taken off,the headboard and kick board come apart and then are lowered to just one piece at each end.Just the right size for a small person.
He used American Walnut,Cherry and Beech.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/060ca672c88aa095bfddd1f5511902c1.jpg)
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Post by: gertbysea on June 11, 2014, 08:56:01 pm
Really beautiful.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 11, 2014, 09:07:32 pm
Thanks Gert :-*
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Post by: Bedlam on June 11, 2014, 11:19:22 pm
It is lovely CC, what a clever DH.  To think I get satisfaction from making bread from scratch!
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Post by: goldfish on June 11, 2014, 11:24:01 pm
It's exquisite, CC! You've married an innovative and imaginative master craftsman!!! It'll be very special for Louis! :)
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Post by: jo_nz on June 11, 2014, 11:46:12 pm
That is gorgeous, CC, and I really love how it converts to a little bed!  Great idea.

DH and I have decided out house is very "sterile" - black and white and cream all over and not enough personality (plenty of mess, so maybe that counts  ;) ), so I'm making plans on how to spruce it up!  Well, mostly just dreaming at the moment.  Going to paint DD's room first, I think - it was never properly painted after our renovations, so seems a good place to start.  And trying to dream up a few DIY artworks for the walls...

Also having a meeting with our business insurance broker today.  Trying to see if we can get a better deal.  Exciting stuff  :P
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Post by: obbie on June 12, 2014, 12:02:21 am
lovely :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 12, 2014, 12:16:51 am
Beautiful job Denise, what a craftsman you're married to.  I just love the timber.  Fletcher's cot turned into a bed too, it's a great idea.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 12, 2014, 01:11:21 am
Such a beautiful cot, CC 😄😃👏👏👏
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Post by: Katj on June 12, 2014, 01:49:28 am
Well done CC's DH .It's not just a cot, it's a beautiful piece of furniture.  Don't we just love a man that can do stuff, whether it's making or just repairing....a turn on for me! Lol ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on June 12, 2014, 02:13:28 am
Ain't that the truth Katj. If only they knew that doing a task is is more of a turn on that picking up a bunch of flowers.

Gert
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Post by: Katiej on June 12, 2014, 03:49:21 am
Wow Denise that is amazing, your DH is very talented.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2014, 05:58:41 am
Denise, not only is the cot a work of art, it is made with lots of love. Louis is a lucky young man. Congratulations to your DH.
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Post by: mab19 on June 12, 2014, 06:57:24 am
A beautiful work of art CC.  Your DH is very talented.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 12, 2014, 07:11:44 am
CC,  pass on our congratulations to DH for completing such a beautiful piece of furniture.  What a creative household.  You with your creative upholstery and cakes and DH with his woodwork.  Louis will know it is very special and was made just for him. 
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 12, 2014, 07:12:33 am
Soooo excited!

Hubby finished the flooring, the cabinets and tiling the fireplace surround. Sander is here to polish the boards today. The lounge room is coming together!! 😄😃

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/12/a8esaqab.jpg)
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Post by: obbie on June 12, 2014, 07:22:46 am
love the timber floors BZB
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 12, 2014, 07:40:34 am
gorgeous cc your dh is very talented xx

bzb beautiful floorboards you too have a talented dh xx
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 12, 2014, 08:06:01 am
Gorgeous cot CC.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2014, 08:16:02 am
Another clever DH. He has done a great job BZB. I love the wood floor.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 12, 2014, 08:28:34 am
Thanks girls with your comments about DH.He was very chuffed. ;D

Great flooring BZB 8)
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Post by: judydawn on June 12, 2014, 08:29:19 am
Yes I love the flooring too BZB, the room is certainly coming together.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 12, 2014, 08:40:10 am
Amazing job and colour. What is the timber?

Gert
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Post by: Emme on June 12, 2014, 10:08:29 am
CC, what a beautiful piece of furniture and your DH has done a magnificent job.  Such a talented family.  Louis is indeed a very lucky boy to have such a lovely bed lovingly crafted by his Grandparents. 
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Post by: Emme on June 12, 2014, 10:10:08 am
BZB, your DH has done a beautiful job on the floor.  No wonder you are excited.  Love it.
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Post by: mab19 on June 12, 2014, 10:19:35 am
A beautiful floor floor BZB.  I love timber floors.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 12, 2014, 10:45:12 am
Thank you, ladies 😄😃

He has outdone himself, again. Just took him 6 months 😁

The business partner of the sander dropped by just now. And DH has a job if he gets bored of his current day job. Hahaha.

The sander is very good, by the way. 35yo guy who migrated from Ireland. Good bloke and seems passionate about his work. Quite a rare tradie today. So if you need a sander and you're in Perth, I'd recommend him.


Quote from: Gertbysea on June 12, 2014, 08:40:10 am
Amazing job and colour. What is the timber?

Gert

Timber is red ironbark, Gert. DH bought it via gumtree. An installer had a batch lying around.
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Post by: mcmich on June 12, 2014, 11:01:46 am
Lovely floorboards BZB. I'm sure you will enjoy the lounge room when it all comes together. Is the piano in the lounge?
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Post by: jeninwa on June 12, 2014, 12:11:13 pm
gorgeous cot/bed CC your DH is very talented.

BZB love your floorboards another talented DH.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 12, 2014, 11:47:20 pm
BZB, beautiful.  The wood is really lovely,I haven't seen red iron bark before.  Is there another project to do? Keep feeding him well.  It is nice to have some names of decent tradies.  I have a few I know will be prompt and do a good honest job, and a few you wouldn't ask back.
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Post by: Nikkit on June 12, 2014, 11:51:17 pm
Nice cot and nice floor ladies.

Bit chilly here this morning. Apparently 2 degrees, I got a coffee and a grope from cold hands in bed earlier. Made me get out in a hurry I can tell you!
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Post by: gertbysea on June 13, 2014, 12:24:20 am
I can understand that Nikkit..

I was up at 0400 to take DH to the airport to fly to Sydney to a DIDEDIE  lunch. In his bag he had packed  copies of his self published ( read photocopied) third volume of his autobiography of his 50 years with Qantas. I asked him why he did not just email it to those who requested a copy and he replied that it  might find it's way into the hands of those  unfavourably mentioned  in the book!  It may be a long boozy lunch for the participants as he may give a reading of a chapter or two after a glass of red or three!

Meanwhile I have a book a chook and 36 hours of doing NOTHING.

Gert

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Post by: Halex on June 13, 2014, 12:26:35 am
Cc, your dh has do e an amazing job, big congrats  ;D

Love the floor bzb, we have maori wood from the south west, love it :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 13, 2014, 12:46:28 am
Have you read DH's books Gert?  He obviously had many tales to tell if he is on volume 3.

Gert in heaven today - have fun  ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 13, 2014, 12:48:49 am
Quote from: Bedlam on June 12, 2014, 11:47:20 pm
BZB, beautiful.  The wood is really lovely,I haven't seen red iron bark before.  Is there another project to do? Keep feeding him well.  It is nice to have some names of decent tradies.  I have a few I know will be prompt and do a good honest job, and a few you wouldn't ask back.

Denise, there are ALWAYS projects waiting for him as ours is a 70s house with the requisite ugly tiles, archways and not-efficient kitchen 😁

Will have to wait for him to recover plus finances to stop depleting before the next big one - KITCHEN 😱😱😱
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Post by: Emme on June 13, 2014, 12:53:55 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on June 13, 2014, 12:24:20 am

Meanwhile I have a book a chook and 36 hours of doing NOTHING.

Gert

Half your luck, Sounds like my kind of day Gert  ;) :D ;D
Hope DH has a great time  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on June 13, 2014, 01:18:21 am
DH will have a great  time and so will I.

Yes Judy I have read all three books and they are quite humorous. DH started working  for QF  in 1946  and has seen many changes and been through many reorganisations many of which he mentions in the books. Qantas is no longer the flying Kangaroo it was in the past and is now almost indistinguishable from it's competitors.  No wall paper with ancients maps of Australia and upstairs lounges where there was much frivolity. No more flower vases filled with wattle in the toilets.

Some people may remember the Fiesta route to London and the fantastic overnight stay in San Francisco on route to NYC? Ah those were the days when flying was fun.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on June 13, 2014, 01:21:09 am
That must have kept him busy for a long time Gert.  Nothing stays the same, the saying 'the good old days' is true but we have to move with the times or be left behind.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 13, 2014, 01:27:31 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 13, 2014, 01:21:09 am
That must have kept him busy for a long time Gert.  Nothing stays the same, the saying 'the good old days' is true but we have to move with the times or be left behind.

Yup that was the good thing. Kept him in his office for weeks!!!

Keeping up and moving on is what we gotta do. It is nearly Christmas isn't it?? ;D ;D

Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on June 13, 2014, 05:14:06 am
Gert, first and final warning...

DO. NOT. MENTION. THE. C. WORD!  :o :o

Puleease. Can we just get through June already?

I am puppy proofing my house and have given up on the 5 acres outside. Way too many things to put away! Will just have to wing it when he gets here.  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on June 13, 2014, 05:30:34 am
Can't wait to see puppy pics. There is no way you can puppy proof a house!!!!!  Certainly not the floor. Hope you don't  have carpet.

Gert



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Post by: Nikkit on June 13, 2014, 05:57:58 am
Tomorrow will be here soon enough and I'll post pics. Probably of us curled up in the foetal position in the dog beds and him running riot in the house!

Not worried about the floor, tiles and timber, it'll survive.

Just making sure there are no cords anywhere, don't want him to chew one and get sparky!
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Post by: obbie on June 13, 2014, 09:08:53 am
nearly time for SS ;D ;D ;D
ducking for cover
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Post by: cookie1 on June 13, 2014, 09:57:29 am
Gert, I would only add one thing to the book and chook. Some nice cheese.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 13, 2014, 10:07:14 am
Nearly finished one book and will start another but in bed with a glass of and yes  a very  nice sharp cheddar. Thank you cookie!

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on June 13, 2014, 11:42:39 am
Enjoy.  ;D
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Post by: Nikkit on June 14, 2014, 09:22:09 am
Quote from: obbie on June 13, 2014, 09:08:53 am
nearly time for SS ;D ;D ;D
ducking for cover

Ha ha obbie - lucky you are on the other side of the country!

I'm exhausted due to our new addition...

"Chilli" arrived today. Our Labrador, weighing in at about 6 kilos at 8 weeks of age!

he is sooooo cute, has the sharpest teeth and is asleep, so we are all running around doing the things we can't do while he is awake! It is like having a new baby in the house  ;D

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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 14, 2014, 09:25:56 am
Chilli is very cute Nikkit. ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on June 14, 2014, 09:27:42 am
OMG now the fun starts. I love Chilli already. Go doggie.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on June 14, 2014, 09:33:13 am
Bless him, he is just gorgeous.  Have fun, I hope he sleeps well at night.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on June 14, 2014, 10:20:47 am
Rolly Polly Chilli , good luck  , lots of fun
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Post by: goldfish on June 14, 2014, 10:25:14 am
What a gorgeous little Chilli Dog!!  Maybe he should have his own thread, Nikkit, so we can watch him grow!!   ;D ;D ;D
He'll be keeping you on your toes for the next year or so . . .!!  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on June 14, 2014, 10:53:13 am
Nikkit he is adorable. I do hope he doesn't cry for his Mum tonight.
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Post by: Katiej on June 14, 2014, 10:56:50 am
So cute!
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 14, 2014, 12:11:19 pm
Hello chilli and welcome to the forum. You are just too cute.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 14, 2014, 03:00:30 pm
He's gorgeous, Nikkit! Love the name 😄😃
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Post by: Bedlam on June 14, 2014, 03:28:11 pm
What a cutie Nikkit, lots of fun ahead.  Wishing you a not too disturbed night.
We had a lovely ride to Margaret River today, the weather was perfect, all the trees glistened in the wintery light. Poor DH had me solving the worlds problems and couldn't get away.  We stoped in cow town for lunch, I love Cowanarup.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/utu5ymuq.jpg)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 14, 2014, 03:33:39 pm
Lovely photo, Denise 😃 A fabulous day indeed. Cow town is so cute. Have pics of the same cow, I think 😆😝
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 14, 2014, 03:36:15 pm
Quote from: BeezeeBee on June 14, 2014, 03:00:30 pm
He's gorgeous, Nikkit! Love the name 😄😃
Chilli looks very wise. I've had two little puppies since Easter and they are utterly exhausting. Today I had a couple with a baby a pram ask if I wanted to swap babies  ;D was tempted but mine are nearly toilet trained and sleep through the night.
Bedlam, 12th July cow town are going for Guinness book of records for most people dressed as cows. Should be a lot of fun for all.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 14, 2014, 03:46:02 pm
What a great photo Denise. ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 14, 2014, 04:01:16 pm
Had a small group of teenagers over to celebrate DS14's birthday. They are such a nice bunch of kids. Fed them well before they walked to the cinema close by for a movie.

Made bits and pieces during the week, and it turned out well. TM was used for EVERYTHING 😄 They had:
CP's blueberry muffins
Chookie's Belgium lemon teacake
EDC pizzas
Mochi cheese puffs
Peri peri wings cooked in airfyer, and
New York chocolate cheesecake

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/14/ybu6ubu5.jpg)

DS was very happy. He's not one of the popular kids at school, and was so touched that a number of his school mates came 😄
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 14, 2014, 04:27:14 pm
Great menu and a superb Birthday Cake BZB.Happy Birthday Tim. :)
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Post by: obbie on June 14, 2014, 09:45:38 pm
Nikkit, chilli is so cute
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Post by: gertbysea on June 14, 2014, 11:05:00 pm
Well fed is right BZB.

Love that place Denise. Isn't that the little,shop that had Tenina's cookbook in the window? It will be as fun time in Cow Town.

Gert
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Post by: mab19 on June 14, 2014, 11:50:13 pm
He's gorgeous, Nikkit! Love the name :)

Great cake BZB
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on June 15, 2014, 12:01:03 am
So lovely to hear your son had a great time Bzb.

Nikkit he is lovely. Outside or inside dog?
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Post by: JulieO on June 15, 2014, 12:05:34 am
Beautiful cake Bee, better than I've seen in shops!

Love the lab Nikki, so cute.  :D
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Post by: djinni373 on June 15, 2014, 12:20:01 am
What a gorgeous boy Nikkit  :)
Lovely pic  Bedlam  :)
Great food BZB, and Happy Birthday Tim!

This weekend is supposed to be a gardening weekend but have been glued to the sofa in front of the fire reading the 7th Outlander book waiting for the sun to warm and dry the garden a bit ;D  Someone mentioned the Outlander series on here (thank you  :-*) and I bought all 7 books on a whim when DH ordered his last lot of goodies online. Have spend every spare minute since devouring these books.

Also trying to catch up with everything here ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 15, 2014, 12:28:36 am
Great photo Denise, I'd love a cow statue in my back yard - I'm a cow person.

Beautiful cake BZB and I'm so happy Tim had a lovely birthday - bet they went home and told their family about the great food ;D  Happy birthday Tim.
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Post by: obbie on June 15, 2014, 03:54:32 am
cooking of course ;)

kids laptop keeps missing letter k.
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Post by: Nikkit on June 15, 2014, 04:11:46 am
Chilli is asleep, I'll put an update in the pets thread  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on June 15, 2014, 06:20:51 am
A bit of cooking and now sitting by the heater reading.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 15, 2014, 09:30:41 am
I can't imagine anything other than well fed at your house BZB. Wonderful cake, you are obviously a perfectionist. Happy birthday Tim.
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 15, 2014, 10:28:20 am
Happy birthday Tim. Great cake BZB.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 15, 2014, 11:42:04 am
Happy Birthday Tim. BZB you will have them queuing up for your lovely food.
Denise I love Cowaramup. We were down there a few weeks ago. Will be heading down that way later this week or early next week for the National Meet, to do a bit of work.

We had a car run today. It was freezing when we left home at 8am. I had so many clothes on. A scarf, beanie and gloves. We had a lovely drive, morning tea in a beautiful park and ended up at the Army Museum in Fremantle where we had a tour.  It was very interesting.
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Post by: mcmich on June 15, 2014, 07:55:19 pm
You all had a lovely weekend.
Great photo Bedlam. Chilli is just gorgeous. A very happy birthday to Tim, I'm glad he had a good day with his mates.
The car run sounds great. Cookie took me to Fremantle when I was in WA - very pretty part of Australia.  :D
I had a very boring Sunday - had a spring clean of the storage shelves in the shed and our wardrobe. Felt good afterwards and I have an extremely full boot load of things to take to The Salvo's today.  :D
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Post by: mab19 on June 16, 2014, 04:51:32 am
Iive been out with DIL to buy a bulk lot of meat fro the freezer.  Now to find where to put it.

Just a quick ? about the vacuum sealers.  I bought a Sunbeam one some time ago and it only works when it feels like it, does anyone else have a problem with them. 
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Post by: Emme on June 16, 2014, 05:21:17 am
Funnily enough Mab my Sunbeam would not seal a container this morning.   The container was one I purchased when I first bought the sealer.  Chookie mentioned that they don't seal very well if there is any moisture in the top of the bag and I have noticed that when a bag has not sealed there has been moisture where I have tried to seal it. 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 16, 2014, 05:52:30 am
I find that I occasionally need to wipe the inside of the bag before sealing to remove moisture. It seems to catch even when you put the meat in if you aren't careful. We have had our Sunbeam for several years.
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Post by: Wonder on June 16, 2014, 08:06:42 am
I have an Ezi Vac not sunbeam, but I always make sure to turn the top of the bag down before filling which ensures no liquid or food residue is on the section where I'm going to seal. I think there are quite a few other tips in the vacuum sealer thread.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 16, 2014, 11:57:35 am
Wonder, you are a star. I will do that now.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 16, 2014, 01:07:13 pm
Im going down south with DH, doing an interp along the rabbit proof fence.  Its going to be wet and cold, a shame, i was wishing for more sunshine like the weekend.  It starts just past ravensthorpe and finishes just past  Esperance.  I havent been to Esperance and cape arid national park looks lovely.  Bought a new kindle today and have loaded some light reading ready have packed my Uggs and nana blanket. Sorted. 
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Post by: judydawn on June 16, 2014, 01:08:38 pm
At least you will be good company for DH Denise, I'm sure he will appreciate having you there.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 16, 2014, 01:10:40 pm
Nice to spend some time together Judy.  He cant get away from my "deep" converstation. Haha
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Post by: gertbysea on June 16, 2014, 01:26:45 pm
Quote from: Bedlam on June 16, 2014, 01:07:13 pm
Im going down south with DH, doing an interp along the rabbit proof fence.  Its going to be wet and cold, a shame, i was wishing for more sunshine like the weekend.  It starts just past ravensthorpe and finishes just past  Esperance.  I havent been to Esperance and cape arid national park looks lovely.  Bought a new kindle today and have loaded some light reading ready have packed my Uggs and nana blanket. Sorted. 

Magic trip. I envy you very much.

Gert
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 16, 2014, 02:13:14 pm
Sounds like a fabulous trip, Denise xx
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Post by: Katj on June 16, 2014, 02:35:28 pm
The coastline in and around Esperance is  absolutely beautiful!  One of WA's treasures for sure.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 16, 2014, 03:24:20 pm
Have a good trip Denise. :-*
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Post by: Wonder on June 16, 2014, 09:50:36 pm
have a great trip Denise
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Post by: mab19 on June 17, 2014, 12:15:31 am
Have a good trip Bedlam.  We loved that area of WA.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 17, 2014, 02:03:58 am
Hope you have a wonderful time. Are you walking or 4WDing? Make sure you also pack a coil of wire to fix all the holes you come across - we don't want those pesky wabbits getting thru  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on June 17, 2014, 02:33:48 am
I would love to do that trip Denise. I hope we have pics!

Gert
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Post by: jeninwa on June 17, 2014, 04:40:18 am
Have a great trip Denise.
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Post by: obbie on June 17, 2014, 04:49:13 am
have fun Denise.
went to doctors today, all ok.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 17, 2014, 05:43:31 am
Enjoy it Denise. It will be such fun. All cosy in the car with the rain and wind howling around you.  ;D I'm just envious. The beaches at Esperance and the national parks are beautiful.
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Post by: Wonder on June 17, 2014, 06:18:55 am
Great news Robyn.
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Post by: sue_purrb on June 17, 2014, 06:59:33 am
Cape Arid is beautiful, Denise. We stayed in the DEC caravan park a few years ago in early October. We could walk down to the beach and sit on the rocks overlooking a whale nursery. We saw so many mother whales with their calves, it was just magical. I think they spend a few months there, so you might see the early arrivals.
The coastline is stunning, and I was in awe of the turquoise colours of the water and the white sand. Photographs really don't do it justice.
Have fun!
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 17, 2014, 10:19:08 am
Enjoy your break Denise.
Great to hear Robyn. Keep doing the right things and looking after yourself.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 17, 2014, 11:39:33 am
I went to the podiatrist, then Spotlight. We then went visiting and when we got home had visitors. Perfect for a wild and woolly day.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 17, 2014, 08:50:42 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/18/aqa2y7e7.jpg)
This is the Murray Princess, the paddle Steamer that we are spending a week on.  Company good, food good, plenty to see on the river.  Difficult to communicate via WiFi and 3G.  The two people nearest the boat are Bruce and Mandy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 17, 2014, 09:05:14 pm
Great photo Chookie ;D Enjoy your week on board the Steamer.
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Post by: Wonder on June 17, 2014, 11:34:51 pm
Wow it's big Chookie. Enjoy the week
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Post by: judydawn on June 18, 2014, 12:14:02 am
Great picture Chookie, wish I was on there with you - it brings back great memories.   :-* :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on June 18, 2014, 12:27:56 am
Looks like people are taking enough luggage for a world tour! Unless those bags are full of wine of course!



Gert
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Post by: achookwoman on June 18, 2014, 01:14:45 am
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Murray Princess. Bruce and Mandy closest to boat.
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Post by: Halex on June 18, 2014, 01:20:00 am
Sounds like a fun time, enjoy ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 18, 2014, 01:20:37 am
They haven't got any closer to boarding the steamer Chookie  :D
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 18, 2014, 02:25:24 am
... that's because their bags are full of wine, Judy!!

I didn't realise they had paddle steamers that big on the Murray, very impressed!
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Post by: judydawn on June 18, 2014, 03:09:05 am
Not real paddle steamers Marina but they look the real deal and yes, some are quite large. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 18, 2014, 04:39:15 am
Oh, there goes that romantic notion of paddling along the Murray ... my two SILs and one DIL are coming over from Inverness next summer and I had thought that a couple of days on the Murray might be nice.  I'll see what Chookie thinks about the whole thing when they get home.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 18, 2014, 12:07:28 pm
Marina you can hire houseboats and take yourself along the Murray.
You can also go on the Emmy Lou from Echuca for a few days. I'm sure there are lots more too.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 19, 2014, 12:40:11 am
Chookie, that looks wonderful. The romance of yesterday.
Aa a juxtaposition we are bush bashing.  I will now fear every time my DH works away.  At one point he is walking in bush chest height( he is 6'7) showing me where to drive.  This is nothing he says! We have finished Ravy end, slept in Esperance last night heading to the cape arid end today.  Nothing decent to photograph, sorry.  Although it is pretty bush, very varied. Have a good day all.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 19, 2014, 12:44:29 am
Sounds like a romantic adventure there yourself, Denise. Albeit not as gentle as Chookie's 😄😁😆
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Post by: judydawn on June 19, 2014, 01:20:30 am
Good thing snakes are in hibernation Denise, sometimes it's best not to know what our DH's do when they are at work ;)  It's so nice you are there with him though, it must give him so much pleasure to hop back in the vehicle and have you there instead of grass and fences.
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Post by: Nikkit on June 19, 2014, 04:26:30 am
Re-organising my kitchen so that thermy number 2 fits!

Hubby says now that I have 2 TM's he can have 2 comp trucks. My argument is he can't drive 2 at once, but I can drive 2 thermy's and he benefits!

So far I'm winning... ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 19, 2014, 04:32:35 am
The Thermi cupboard - looks good Nikkit and yes, your argument is a winner.
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Post by: Emme on June 19, 2014, 04:55:41 am
Great photo Chookie,  ;D  A wonderful way to have a holiday  ;D

Take care Bedlam, glad also there are no snakes

Nikkit, great photo, you will be kept busy  :D ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on June 19, 2014, 05:24:39 am
Love it Nikkit. The Day that DH starts cooking is the day he can begin to make decisions about what I buy in my "office".

Gert
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Post by: achookwoman on June 19, 2014, 05:53:52 am
Bedlam,  love a little bush bashing.  Have fun. 
The paddle wheel does drive the boat.  But it is driven by some kind of big engine .
Bruce won the trivia quiz!!  Aboriginal excavation site today,  following a bush breakfast.  Cook thought we might like to experience an Emu egg omelet.  There was a 1/2 formed chick inside.  Yuk. Bush BBQ and dance last night.  Good fun.  Tonight, Captain's Dinner.  Dress up.
Very relaxing.  Not much internet coverage.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 19, 2014, 08:44:56 am
I love your "Thermie Cupboard " Nikkit :D :D :D

Great to hear you are having a good time Denise.

Congrats to Bruce winning the quiz Chookie.Enjoy the rest of the cruise :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on June 19, 2014, 12:33:16 pm
I agree Chookie, Yuk.

Nikkit, that looks fantastic.

Denise, it sounds like lots of fun. I'm sure your DH makes lots of noise when he walks in the long grass and the snakes will slither off away from him.

Today we did a day trip to Busselton. I had a few Model A things to sort out. It was lovely to get away for a few hours. It was quite wet most of the way. We had fish and chips at the jetty, sat in the car with the rain pouring down. It was lovely. Then a Simmo's ice cream. I had a cherry swirl, yummy. The cherries were sour and it was a lovely contrast to the sweet,ice cream. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/19/qa7a2eha.jpg)
The countryside on the way down. We had pulled over for a wee break.
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The Busselton jetty.
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Post by: judydawn on June 19, 2014, 12:39:27 pm
I love sitting in the car, overlooking the ocean eating fish and chips Cookie.  Glad you could get away from it all and have a lovely day out.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 19, 2014, 12:45:27 pm
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Quote from: judydawn on June 19, 2014, 01:20:30 am
Good thing snakes are in hibernation Denise, sometimes it's best not to know what our DH's do when they are at work ;)  It's so nice you are there with him though, it must give him so much pleasure to hop back in the vehicle and have you there instead of grass and fences.

He actually hops on the back of the Ute Judy and I am driving, slowly, on hard to find tracks while he scans the area for any signs of dieback infestations.  Although initially I was nervous I have enjoyed it today.  It isn't quite what I thought I was going to be doing ( more reading, sipping tea and waiting).  My first four wheel driving, yesterday it nearly made me cry, big ruts and scary. Today was more ladies bush and just needed to knock a few bushes over.  It really is nice to be out with nature. We haven't seen any snakes, quite a lot of kangaroos and rabbits and one fox. We had breakfast at a lookout near dolphin bay but unfortunately the fence line is away from the ocean.
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Post by: judydawn on June 19, 2014, 12:49:32 pm
So what is DH's job description Denise or is this just a one off thing.  You sound like a good team.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 19, 2014, 12:59:10 pm
Our company  maps phytophthora dieback Judy, usually it is by foot but the rabbit proof fence extension is 400 Kms .  It's hard to scan the bush and  drive, it is also really isolated.  He is used to it as we have been doing it for 20 years but I  am  a fair weather girl and don't really like creepy crawlies.  So far we have been lucky with the weather and if there are lots of ant holes I stay in the car.

I just read this to DH and he says or snakes.... He says we are in the snake Capitol of the world!
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Post by: judydawn on June 19, 2014, 01:02:17 pm
You're a braver woman than me Denise - your DH is very lucky he has your support.
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Post by: Nikkit on June 19, 2014, 11:50:38 pm
Bedlam, I love the rabbit proof fence, have done a few k's on one or the other at different stages. I love the old posts, gates, the old wire and the odd old campsite we have come across. Those blokes sure did it hard when they built it!
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Post by: judydawn on June 20, 2014, 06:53:23 am
After my Probus meeting, I joined 4 others for lunch at a local hotel.  Put my name down for 3 stage plays today so it's all happening very quickly.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 20, 2014, 08:30:50 am
Ummm so after a few  glasses of wine you are now going to be an actress.  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Gert
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Post by: courton on June 20, 2014, 09:06:10 am
 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 20, 2014, 09:29:08 am
 :D :D No Gert, going to be in the audience - and I only had 1 glass of.  I wondered if I was going to be the only one but another lady had a glass of red.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 20, 2014, 12:21:18 pm
It sounds like you are having fun Denise. Even if you are not sure.

I had an injection into my hip this afternoon, using ultra sound. Hopefully it will reduce the pain I have been having for a while.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 20, 2014, 02:00:27 pm
Judy that is beyond boring.

Cookie not so much. Sounds like a pain in the butt!

I envy you Denise......maybe ;D

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on June 20, 2014, 02:32:44 pm
LOL.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 20, 2014, 03:27:29 pm
I hope your hip mends soon Cookie :-* :-*
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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 20, 2014, 03:29:50 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on June 20, 2014, 08:30:50 am
Ummm so after a few  glasses of wine you are now going to be an actress.  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Gert

That's what I thought too, Judy. That you'd be up on the stage 😄😆
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Post by: droverjess on June 20, 2014, 10:49:43 pm
Good luck cookie, sounds painful. I sometimes great trochanter pain on the left leg, and was offered a jab, but i didn't think it was bad enough for that thankfully.

I have had another busy and productive day in the garden. Filling up the new area behind the mini wall with all the left over bedding I grew from from seeds.... Cosmos, zinnias and marigolds. Weeded the veggie patch to prevent DH using glyphosphate. I have banned it from food production areas. Still use it on the path and spot weeding in the flower borders on ground else's and bindweed.

The garden is much further on than the same time last year. Things are flowering now, that only flowered after we arrived here in July. I have moved loads and loads of lychnis and foxgloves and it's really paid off. It will be a job in a couple of weeks to gather up all the seedlings from the path, pot and then they'll be ready to fill in gaps next year. A wild looking garden is often part engineered. Have tried to plant lots more self setting plants for the future. Amazing to think we've almost done 12 m here. I've never had a big flower garden before.

I find the garden very therapeutic just now too, and warm sunny days are just the best ( apologies to those having winter weather down under) I had a local resident call in on spec local today, and she was very impressed and loved it. That was good, because I liked her place. I went there, on a trip around the area on an open gardens for the church. A Victorian house built in 1824, their barn was built in 1822. I love that they built the barn before the house. So practical.


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Post by: judydawn on June 21, 2014, 10:50:58 am
Michele, Amy hasn't posted since late last year.
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Post by: snappy on June 21, 2014, 12:45:21 pm
Michelle, I often wonder how Amy is going.  Haven't seen Frozzie around for a while either.  Hope they are both doing well!
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Post by: Thermesa on June 21, 2014, 11:21:11 pm
Wow DroverJess. So wonderful to reap so many garden rewards so early. Sounds fantastic.
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Post by: Halex on June 22, 2014, 01:33:09 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 20, 2014, 09:29:08 am
:D :D No Gert, going to be in the audience - and I only had 1 glass of.  I wondered if I was going to be the only one but another lady had a glass of red.

Judy I nearly booked my flight ;D
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Post by: Halex on June 22, 2014, 01:34:33 am
Cookie, hope the pain goes :)
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Post by: gertbysea on June 22, 2014, 01:43:19 am
Quote from: snappy on June 21, 2014, 12:45:21 pm
Michelle, I often wonder how Amy is going.  Haven't seen Frozzie around for a while either.  Hope they are both doing well!

Both Amy and Frozzie are on FB

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on June 22, 2014, 02:27:19 am
Quote from: Halex on June 22, 2014, 01:33:09 am
Quote from: judydawn on June 20, 2014, 09:29:08 am
:D :D No Gert, going to be in the audience - and I only had 1 glass of.  I wondered if I was going to be the only one but another lady had a glass of red.

Judy I nearly booked my flight ;D

 :D :D
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Post by: achookwoman on June 22, 2014, 05:07:36 am
Hi all.  Been 'rollin on the river' all day.  Had wine and cheese tasting this morning.  Last night the crew entertained us with a concert.  Terrific. Lots of cocktails.  Will post a couple of photos.  Last day today.  Party tonight.  Having a great time.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 22, 2014, 05:08:56 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/uheveryh.jpg)
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Post by: Emme on June 22, 2014, 06:05:45 am
They sound nice Chookie, would have to try them all though to see which one I liked best. ;) :D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 22, 2014, 06:16:44 am
I love cocktails so would want a different one each night like I'd do on a cruise ship.  Glad you're enjoying yourselves Chookie, I knew you would. 
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Post by: mcmich on June 22, 2014, 08:49:59 am
Sounds like a wonderful trip Chookie.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 22, 2014, 08:52:36 am
So pleased you have enjoyed your cruise Chookie ;D Love the cocktail menu :D
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Post by: mcmich on June 22, 2014, 09:04:34 am
Good to be up and running again and not be guest - thankyou Judy  :-*

Today we went to The Hunter Valley with DS and fiancée for a wedding expo. We took a picnic lunch. Inspired by Cookies cob loaf she made a while back, I made a cob loaf but didn't have everything on hand that Cookie filled hers with. Made layers of chicken, pesto, camembert and lettuce leaves. Really yummy, thankyou Cookie.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 22, 2014, 09:07:05 am
What a beautiful place to have a picnic Michele  8)
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Post by: goldfish on June 22, 2014, 09:10:32 am
Sounds a beautiful day at a lovely spot with a great sounding picnic. Mich. . . those layers sound wonderful!! :D
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Post by: judydawn on June 22, 2014, 09:27:05 am
It looks like a nice venue for a wedding Michele  ;)  Welcome back to the forum, you weren't away for long  ;)
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Post by: Bedlam on June 22, 2014, 11:33:16 am
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/de6uguru.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/verapypa.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/uvymurun.jpg)Sounds fantastic Chookie.
We love a filled Cobb too mich.
Not as exciting as the great quail cook off, but..
I am back on after running out of battery on my iPad.  It's been different out here for me.  Lovely seeing emus running off down the tracks, they look like they are taking their first steps, very ungainly  Lots of kangaroos, big reds ( we only have greys near home) I feel sorry for the farmers though.  Watching them trying to get out of the fields isn't pleasant.  They throw themselves at the fence some getting caught, thankfully we only saw skeletal remains of those. And also a few foxes.  So far no snakes, thank goodness.
My first attempts at four wheel driving has been both scary and fun.  Some of the tracks are like roads and some of the supposedly cleared tracks are difficult to determine.  Thankfully yesterday I didn't drive as we had a lot of trouble finding the tracks, bush bashing it was, DH asked me if I would stop saying "oh my god". I was scared we would damage our car as the job is about 2 hours out of Esperance and although many of the tracks border farms they are huge, we haven't seen anything that resembled habitation.  DH admitted when we were home safe he was worried as well, but felt I was doing enough for us both.
We have had magical weather until today, yesterday was 23C today 12.  Even today we managed to avoid the worst with a ring off nasty clouds and blue sky above us.  Should be our last field day tomorrow, then a day to sight see.  So far I have mainly seen the bush which is very diverse and lots of huge trees bordering the fields, all very pretty.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/vanubupu.jpg) today's rainbow
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Post by: cookie1 on June 22, 2014, 11:43:33 am
I can understand how you felt Denise. It can be frightening. It sounds exciting though.

We had a car meeting today. Lovely morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea interspersed with some work.
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Post by: judydawn on June 22, 2014, 11:49:20 am
Bush bashing's not for me Denise.  Your DH is lucky I wasn't in the car as well - there would have been more than OMG coming put of my mouth! 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 22, 2014, 11:54:36 am
I love the photos Denise. Thanks.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 22, 2014, 11:58:27 am
I will try and edit, the first is mount Ney, interesting formation, second is DH bagging a sample at coffee time and lastly the sundew one of many lovely plants out here.  I said to DH it would be beautiful in spring, he said until you saw your first snake.  I think I prefer winter and it's amazing how much is flowering.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 22, 2014, 12:21:35 pm
It is all beautiful Denise would love to be along for the ride.

Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on June 22, 2014, 12:24:54 pm
Gert, more of a bounce than a ride.  But yes it is lovely.  Australia has so many beautiful places, makes me want to explore more.
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Post by: obbie on June 23, 2014, 12:28:28 am
great photos Bedlam
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Post by: Emme on June 23, 2014, 12:59:39 am
Love the photos, thanks for sharing Bedlam
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Post by: mab19 on June 23, 2014, 01:46:52 am
Thanks for sharing your photos Bedlam.  I'm a bushy at heart and love being out in the bush. There is always something interesting to see or find if you take the time to look. 
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Post by: Bedlam on June 24, 2014, 09:35:19 am
Field work complete so today we played tourist.  We went to cape Le grand national park, just beautiful. Home tomorrow.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/24/ne6uty5u.jpg)
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Post by: Emme on June 24, 2014, 09:45:40 am
What a beautiful spot Bedlam.  It has been lovely travelling with you.  Thank you
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Post by: judydawn on June 24, 2014, 09:53:37 am
Nice to finish up with some time for yourselves, lovely picture Denise.
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Post by: goldfish on June 24, 2014, 10:12:42 am
What a gorgeous part of the world, Bedlam!! Thanks for sharing those photographs with us... Have really enjoyed them ... :)
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Post by: gertbysea on June 24, 2014, 10:20:54 am
Gorgeous part of the world eh?

Gert
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Post by: obbie on June 24, 2014, 10:26:20 am
at work,

great photos Bedlam.
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Post by: mcmich on June 24, 2014, 12:06:55 pm
Working on invitations for 2 brides.  :D They are both very grounded, happy girls - no tantrums.

Very different. Bride 1 - creams. Bride 2 - a beach wedding in bluish/greens.

These are some proposals for them. Hope they like the concept, the papers and colours are endless and up to them.  :D


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Post by: BeezeeBee on June 24, 2014, 12:34:07 pm
Denise, you're having such a wonderful, romantic adventure! My DH would never do that 😁

Mich, such a fun project 😄
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Post by: cookie1 on June 24, 2014, 12:34:54 pm
It's beautiful down there Denise. I'm glad you have been smelling the roses.  :D

Mich you seem to be a busy lady.

I spent the day catching up on car club work. All done for a week or so now.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 24, 2014, 01:32:25 pm
Stunning photo Denise. 8)

Fantastic "samples" of invitations for the brides to chose from Michele. 8)
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Post by: judydawn on June 24, 2014, 01:36:32 pm
I'm sure the girls will find something there they like Michele, what a lovely hobby you have there.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 24, 2014, 03:15:18 pm
Very pretty Mich, I'm sure your clientele are extremely 'discerning' and will let you know very quickly what they do and don't like (DH has been in the wedding industry 25 years. Most are very nice couples but every now and then you get the bridezilla)

Snakes aside, I would love to do some bush bashing. Its sounds like so much fun, and I've never seen the rabbit proof fence
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Post by: gertbysea on June 24, 2014, 10:30:33 pm
All this wedding business will keep you all very busy Michele. Brides have so much choice these days and so much imagination. Just don't perform  a dance at their wedding!

Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on June 25, 2014, 12:01:42 am
Hmmm may have to give you a call Mich - my girlfriend is getting married and hasn't done a thing yet!

Went to the Telstra Business Awards last night at The Crown in Perth. What a night! I haven't been to anything like that before and it was fab. Food was really nice, Andrew Daddow was the MC and funny as, some inspirational speakers and well deserving winners.

Struggling this morning, there was not enough sleep between 1 and 5am!
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Post by: jo_nz on June 25, 2014, 01:02:12 am
Finally having a "normal" day - been getting migraines, so went to chat with the doc yesterday, now feeling like I have a plan of attack sorted (preventative meds, plus more to take when/if one does hit).
Doing paperwork today, but got a bit of a backlog after the last few days. GST return due at the end of the week so going to be busy!
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Post by: astarra on June 25, 2014, 02:46:59 am
Glad you are feeling better Jo.   :-*
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Post by: judydawn on June 25, 2014, 03:11:54 am
Hope your doctor has really sorted it for you Jo, I've never suffered from migraines but I know people who do and it must be horrible.
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Post by: mab19 on June 25, 2014, 03:29:04 am
Jo, I am glad you are feeling better today.

Has anyone noticed that we are on page 1000 of What have you been doing today.  We are a busy lot ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 25, 2014, 04:54:24 am
Yes I saw that Margaret  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on June 25, 2014, 05:51:05 am
Yes for once I did see the 1000.
Jo I hope you can keep the migraines away. It must be hard, especially with children.
Nikkit what a great thing to attend. I bet you looked glamourous.

I've just had the permanent crown fixed on my tooth. It feels a bit weird but they always do.  :-\
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Post by: obbie on June 25, 2014, 06:45:26 am
1001  pages ;D

weddings can be big $$$$$
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Post by: Nikkit on June 25, 2014, 08:03:32 am
Not as glam as some cookie! But I did scrub up ok I think. Pretty nerve wracking going up on stage in front of about 350 people, but a good night.

Have been to work this morning and am flagging now. May have to make yet another cuppa coffee!

Hope you feel better soon Jo, and you get used to your new tooth cookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 25, 2014, 09:32:55 am
Jo hope you feel better soon.  I just did my GST at the beginning of the week, so am ahead of you, but it is EOFY stocktake this weekend so you are lucky just having the GST to do!  Take care.
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Post by: astarra on June 25, 2014, 10:08:25 am
Trying to get a few extra jobs done (other than the necessities like washing, tidying, dishes,  and cooking) done this week,  wrist is starting to feel better and the house is sending me crazy  :-)) but I still have to be careful not to overdo it.  :-[
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Post by: gertbysea on June 25, 2014, 10:12:33 am
Nikkit Spotry Horse  would have bee so proud of you as we are. I am sure you were gorgeous, well presented and well spoken. Pity about the spinach in your teeth.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on June 25, 2014, 12:52:58 pm
Nikkit were you up for an award?  If so a big congratulations.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 25, 2014, 04:07:04 pm
I hope you are feeling better this morning Jo :)

Quote from: cookie1 on June 25, 2014, 12:52:58 pm
Nikkit were you up for an award?  If so a big congratulations.
Congrats from me too Nikkit.
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Post by: Nikkit on June 26, 2014, 01:33:17 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on June 25, 2014, 10:12:33 am
Nikkit Spotry Horse  would have bee so proud of you as we are. I am sure you were gorgeous, well presented and well spoken. Pity about the spinach in your teeth.

Gert

Ha ha Gert, Let me tell you we checked our teeth before we got up there! Us girls had a "signal" and we all grinned at each other and checked for spinach and gave the nod if all clear!!
After dinner Andrew Daddow said "right you lot, clean yourself up before you get up here on stage, you know, check your teeth for spinach!"  ;D

Quote from: cookie1 on June 25, 2014, 12:52:58 pm
Nikkit were you up for an award?  If so a big congratulations.

Thanks cookie  :) and CC  :)
The tea room I cook for was nominated for a Telstra Small Business award, we made finalists in our category, but didn't win. Up against some tough competition. I was honoured to be invited seeing as I'm in the background of the whole thing. 
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Post by: obbie on June 26, 2014, 05:16:31 am
working, on quotes
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Post by: troupie on June 26, 2014, 06:16:02 am
Bedlam that is such beautiful country side around Esperance; we have driven many of the tracks down there photographing orchids and other wildflowers. My DH likes nothing more than a good rough track which at times scares me a bit but I have got used to it.

Love your invitations mcmich; I too love making invitations and cards.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 26, 2014, 08:46:56 am
Nikkit, that is really, really wonderful. You should all be very proud of yourselves.
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Post by: Emme on June 26, 2014, 10:07:35 am
Great achievement Nikkit, well done.  ;D

Astarra, glad your wrist is getting better.  Keep taking it easy though  :)

Mcmich, those invitations are lovely  :)
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Post by: gertbysea on June 26, 2014, 10:59:55 am
Nikkit that is fantastic.

Gert
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 27, 2014, 12:05:51 am
I have just got to have a rant .... sorry if this bores you, I’ve just got to get it off my chest I am so annoyed.

We are currently looking to employ a young person from overseas who holds a bridging visa.  This person has advised that they have permission to seek employment and will be granted a full visa, but, although we have no reason to disbelieve this person, we want to make sure of this, after all, there are penalties for employers who employ illegal workers. 

Anyway, yesterday I rang the department of Immigration to verify the position and sat on hold for one hour at which point I had to give up ... after all, we have a business to run and have so many other things to attend to.  I then decided to send them an email and got an automatic reply back (a couple of pages worth) and saying if that reply didn’t answer our query (which it didn’t) they would get back to us in 2 – 3 weeks!!!  We cannot wait 2 – 3 weeks at Immigration’s whim, once again, we have a business to run!

I checked that they open at 8.30 am so, at 8.30 am on the dot this morning I rang them and after a mere 15 minutes on hold finally got to speak to someone.  All I needed was a yes or no answer but, sorry, under Freedom of Information, etc., they cannot tell me if this person is legally permitted to work in Australia or not.  I now have to register with Immigration to prove I am an employer, wait another 3 – 5 days for them to agree with me, that, yes, I am a legal entity, then they will give me a password to access another site to get my yes or no answer.

I am so frustrated!!!  Here we are, trying to do the correct thing legally, and all we get is brick wall, after brick wall, after brick wall.  GGGRRRRRRRRRRR!!!  >:(  >:(  >:(
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Post by: gertbysea on June 27, 2014, 12:41:19 am
I feel your pain Marina. Sometimes it is hard to do the right thing and you just give up. If this person is worthwhile and you value them just preserve rust rating as it is.  In the long run you both may benefit.

If ya really wanna have fun go deal with Centrelink? Or better still Telstra. Telstra can keep you busy for years.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on June 27, 2014, 12:51:14 am
I feel for you too Marina, Government departments are so difficult to deal with but if you do the wrong thing they will come the heavy on you with no regard for your high professionalism and attempt to do the right thing in the first place.  I wish you luck in this regard.
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Post by: obbie on June 27, 2014, 12:52:01 am
ring your local MP and see if that helps.  I would.. :)

Rant away, we are here to help Marina.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 27, 2014, 01:33:14 am
Thank you for your support dear friends.  I have now registered, as required and will wait the specified number day for them to tell me yes or no!!

Gert, I have yet to deal with Telstra ... from the sounds of it I hope I never have to.

There are still one or two organisations out there who are actually helpful (you even get real people to speak to) .. don't know who they are, mind you, but I am sure they are out there.
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Post by: obbie on June 27, 2014, 01:37:19 am
PS even the police answer by machine, then you have to hold to speak to someone.
Well I just rang the police, and I was on hold.. :)
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Post by: Nikkit on June 27, 2014, 08:20:02 am
Sometimes the red tape is just way too thick isn't it Marina?

Quote from: Cuilidh on June 27, 2014, 01:33:14 am

Gert, I have yet to deal with Telstra ... from the sounds of it I hope I never have to.



Marina...get Gert to deal with Telstra for you, she is a star at annoying them  getting them to help her ;D

I have had a nice-ish day. Farrier came and trimmed my spotty boys feet, drove my girlfriend to the doc and home again as she is very sick (hope she didn't share her manky goobers with me. I did have a bulb of garlic and a heap of limes in the car to ward off her germs! :-))) and have now played out in the sun with Miss 17 and Chilli. Took a heap of photos of him being funny.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 27, 2014, 08:57:01 am
Where the pics??

Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on June 27, 2014, 11:59:00 am
Its a sad world.  Its memorable and so appreciated when you get good customer service these days.  I dropped some documents into our accountants reception today.  I commented to DH when i returned how I must pass on my compliments next time we meet with our accountantant because she greeted me, said thankyou and told me to have a great day.  Honestly you just dont get treated to that kind of service very often.

I feel your pain Marina and glad you had somewhere to rant.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 27, 2014, 12:14:26 pm
Oh Marina I can feel your frustration. I do hope things work out now.
I get cross with Telstra, then realise I am yelling at a computer. Don't get me started on Centrelink. I have only recently had to negotiate with them and what a mob of............ They don't credit you with a smigeon of brain.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 27, 2014, 02:46:20 pm
Marina can you get a friend to dob you in and then there will be about 5 people around at your premises in about 5 minutes time  ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 27, 2014, 09:33:38 pm
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on June 27, 2014, 02:46:20 pm
Marina can you get a friend to dob you in and then there will be about 5 people around at your premises in about 5 minutes time  ;D
Now there's an idea, I hadn't thought of that!

When / if I get good service I will generally say so at the time or else ring back and ask to speak to a supervisor and convey my appreciation.  It is obvious that doesn't happen often and they sound surprised that someone has something positive to say.  I may never have to contact them again, but at least I know I have passed on my thanks.

Nikkit, I will definitely get a hold of Gert should I ever have to contact Telstra ... or perhaps Centrelink.  I am sure I could learn something from her technique ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on June 27, 2014, 09:56:14 pm
CP that  is thinking outside the square. Like you style.

Gert
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Post by: Halex on June 27, 2014, 10:18:34 pm
I thought I would look at fb, pinterest for thermie. I think these were set up by MM. I was quite surprised to see on pinterest there were my photos on there which I dont mind but they were put on by randoms. Please can someone explain pinterest to me. Thanks H :)

Also noticed snappys chicken curry pucture pops up a few times but not by snappy ???

I really dont understand pinterest.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 28, 2014, 12:04:26 am
Hally MM I think has been putting links on FB back to the forum . Then people share the link. I do. Anyone take steal a pick from face book unless they are protected. Or anywhere else for that matter, that is why some people put a watermark or title on them but people can crop that out. Believe me they spend more time stealing stuff than it would take to make something and post it.

I never ever trust a recipe on the recipe community. I see lots of our stuff there.  People just want to big note themselves for some strange reason. I saw one recipe there of mine which was slightly tweaked and the photo cropped so you could not tell it was my kitchen which is often captured in my amateur pics. I have a black granite  benchtop which is called midnight something our other while  not rare it is unique In It's pattern. I know every scratch and shiny bit  believe me.  LO and behold there it was with my dish. I spotted it sent the "author" a serve and it was gone. That was someone from here who we don't see so often any more.  Ok take the recipe and do what you want but the photo?

Don't believe every recipe is written by the poster . Pinterest is rife with fraudsters. So is the recipe community for that matter. I think here we do not have  "show offs", more like  show and share.  Of course some here have such outrageously gorgeous recipes and photos that they could be classed as show offs but we love them because they do it for all.

Gert
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Post by: Halex on June 28, 2014, 12:19:56 am
Thanks Gert. I know my photos too and then I double checked and yes they are on my camera roll. My kitchen bench, my cooling rack, my dining table etc......

I don't know what people get off on stealing recipes etc, how can you be proud of something if you didn't create/design/photograph etc.

Good on you for giving the person a serve.

I am staying with the forum :)
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Post by: Emme on June 28, 2014, 12:26:40 am
Cuilidh, I hope you can get things sorted soon, it is certainly frustrating when you have to deal with these departments.  I have to say in all honesty that Telstra was great a couple of weeks ago I had to ring them to get a new phone with volume control etc.  Rang the aged disability section, the chap that answered was very good and within 3 days we had a brand new telephone with a return bag for the old phone.  However, I reserve the right to change my opinion in the future as I have had some shocking dealings with them in the past.

Good on you Hally  :-*

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Post by: gertbysea on June 28, 2014, 12:43:30 am
Hally I really dislike liars and thieves. 

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on June 28, 2014, 11:40:21 am
Hally I look at the forum on Facebook, follow it on Twitter too I have tried Pininterest but I can't master it so have given up. I follow lots of blogs and Facebook sites on the thermomix. I creat an icon on my iPad and then they are easy to access. When I see stolen recipes on them or I get bored I simply get rid of the icon.
There seems to be heaps of stealing of recipes everywhere. I don't know why as it is so easy to acknowledge the creator.
Gert I am glad you gave that person a serve. I don't look on recipe community very much at all.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on June 28, 2014, 12:03:49 pm
I really dislike liars and thieves too. Back in the day when I had time to blog I always acknowledged the origin of the recipe even if adapted. But there are heaps that don't.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 28, 2014, 12:07:35 pm
In the latest Better Homes & Gardens I spotted an iPad stand for the kitchen using a chopping board. I have nearly finished making it.  Will post a pic when it's done.
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Post by: judydawn on June 28, 2014, 12:26:23 pm
You have me intrigued CP.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 28, 2014, 12:30:52 pm
Quote from: judydawn on June 28, 2014, 12:26:23 pm
You have me intrigued CP.
Me too ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on June 28, 2014, 11:13:41 pm
Yup me too.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on June 28, 2014, 11:39:30 pm
about to start baking :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 29, 2014, 12:14:54 am
I'm going to Northam today to see mum and dad. Will see if dad or my brother has something I need to finish it off.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 29, 2014, 12:18:14 am
There is an upmarket on at Winthrop hall  today.  Thinking of going it looks good online, but really have lots to do here. Has anyone been? The hour drive is making me hesitate but they only hold 4 a year.
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Post by: Katj on June 29, 2014, 12:22:59 am
Upmarket is good but expensive! Not huge either.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 29, 2014, 12:35:37 am
Would you drive for an hour to go Katj?
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Post by: Halex on June 29, 2014, 12:51:37 am
whats an upmarket?
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 29, 2014, 10:03:12 am
Never heard if an upmarket either.

Here's my iPad stand that I made.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 29, 2014, 10:25:38 am
Very stylish CP- and very clever too.
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Post by: judydawn on June 29, 2014, 10:28:13 am
Yes, very clever CP.
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Post by: ElleG on June 29, 2014, 10:28:42 am
Love your stand CP, well done
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Post by: Katiej on June 29, 2014, 10:35:55 am
Looks great CP!
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 29, 2014, 11:02:24 am
Well done cp. I saw this too and thought it looked beautiful. Yours looks just like the one in the mag.
Thanks for the advice Gert. All my disasters lately have cone from recipes on Facebook, blogs and recipe community. Now I'm a little clearer as to why. I too always like or share the forum thermomix pictures on Facebook. Gotta spread the word. Your cooking photos have been very impressive lately too.
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Post by: obbie on June 29, 2014, 11:21:20 am
lovely CP
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 29, 2014, 11:26:19 am
Love your stand CP.Clever lady ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on June 29, 2014, 11:28:54 am
CP that is very clever. Well done.
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Post by: goldfish on June 29, 2014, 11:33:25 am
Well done, CP! It looks lovely . . . :D
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Post by: jeninwa on June 29, 2014, 11:55:07 am
Love your ipad stand cp, are you taking orders lol
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Post by: gertbysea on June 29, 2014, 11:59:09 am
Well done CP. Cute as well.

Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on June 29, 2014, 12:06:17 pm
CP you are very clever, well done.
The upmarket was in Winthrop hall at UWA.  They have 4 a year, next one in September, I went with my 2 DD's.  It was fantastic.  Hally google it.  It was huge.  We will go in Sep and start Xmas shopping.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 29, 2014, 02:43:47 pm
Is an upmarket a craft fair?
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Post by: obbie on June 29, 2014, 09:43:17 pm
work today. we have 4 kids here, so a fun day today. :)
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Post by: jo_nz on June 29, 2014, 11:25:43 pm
Short day at school today (parent/student/teacher meetings), so get to pick up DS early and have a short bit of time with just him (we have the first meeting slot) - quite a rare thing!
Hoping we might have time to go to the swim shop as he needs new togs (oh, sorry, that's kiwi talk...swimsuit?). Very proud of my little fishies -  started swimming lessons this term, and just found out both are moving up next term. Especially pleased with DD's improvement - she wouldn't even get in the water for the first 3 weeks!  DS has had swimming at school for 2 years, and they have clearly taught him the basics already which is great.  He is loving it though, and always wants to "win" even though it's not a race. Will be interesting to see how far he wants to pursue it.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 30, 2014, 05:43:35 am
I will have to google upmarket. It looks interesting Denise. I think I may have to check the next one out.
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Post by: jo_nz on June 30, 2014, 05:48:03 am
Ooh, just saw that iPad stand - very clever, CP!

Didn't get to the swim shop with DS. It is closed on Mondays.
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Post by: Katj on June 30, 2014, 06:38:55 am
Bedlam, I'm glad you got to the Upmarket and even more so that you enjoyed it.
The Upmarket was originally in the Perth Town Hall but grew too big for that venue and shifted to Winthrop Hall at UWA. It is very craft orientated, a lot of handmade items. I agree Bedlam it is a great place to buy Christmas gifts  that are a bit different. :)
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Post by: JulieO on June 30, 2014, 06:39:57 am
Love the stand CP.  Very fitting for the kitchen.  :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 30, 2014, 09:08:03 am
CP ... set up a stall at Upmarket???
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 30, 2014, 11:11:48 am
Or make one for a secret Santa forum gift......hint, hint!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 30, 2014, 12:55:47 pm
I went to my local Post Office to post a parcel today and I thought you might like to see a photo of the High Street  ;D
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/3f8af144973b19de3b000bdb9a0cb07c.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 30, 2014, 12:59:40 pm
I also went grocery shopping and saw this Chia Pudding forsale. My goodness what a price for one little pot  :o
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/7fa102602a198bc81ef66f2773aefe8b.jpg)
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Post by: gertbysea on June 30, 2014, 01:22:30 pm
Yes indeed we love the pics.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on June 30, 2014, 01:39:05 pm
CC that is so quaint and just as I would imagine.
I've seen the chia pods here, they are expensive here too  :-\
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Post by: judydawn on June 30, 2014, 02:24:07 pm
Reminds me of the villages you see on Escape to the Country Denise.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 30, 2014, 02:47:07 pm
snap Judy I was thinking the same thing, gorgeous cc :D
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Post by: achookwoman on June 30, 2014, 09:12:35 pm
Love the look of your village, CC.   Hope you had a good look at the ingredients on the Pud  so you can make it.   ;D
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Post by: Wonder on June 30, 2014, 11:10:10 pm
CC your high st looks lovely, so quaint. I've looked at the Chia pods and they only have a few ingredients, i bought the Chia to try them but haven't got around to it yet.
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Post by: goldfish on June 30, 2014, 11:11:20 pm
Looks very beautiful and peaceful, CC - thanks for the photo. :-*
It's interesting what people will charge for small servings . . even more interesting that people are willing to pay exorbitant prices not thinking that they could probably make it themselves with not too much effort and at a fraction of the cost. . . . .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 01, 2014, 05:38:32 am
I have to admit that I did buy one of these. To taste and also sort out. The taste was just ok. Very, very easy to replicate. I have it written down somewhere. I should have put it in the iPad, then I wouldn't lose it.  :-\
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Post by: troupie on July 01, 2014, 05:42:09 am
Also reminded me of Escape to the Country; I love that show, in fact it is one of the few that I watch. Thanks for showing your picture CC.
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Post by: Emme on July 01, 2014, 06:22:40 am
Great photos CC, love your High Street .  Must admit haven't tried Chia pudding yet  ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 01, 2014, 06:29:43 am
There's a chia pudding recipe in Quirky Jo's book. I haven't tried a bought one to compare taste.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 01, 2014, 06:46:30 am
Someone please tell me why i bought  coconut water.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on July 01, 2014, 06:52:12 am
Don't look at me, I have no idea and have never used it. ;D
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 01, 2014, 06:57:08 am
to drink maybe gert or a recipe it seems to be very popular on a few fb pages lately.
home with miss Lily today she isn't very well up all night with croupe the poor love so snuggled up on the couch watching movies
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Post by: mcmich on July 01, 2014, 07:48:50 am
Gorgeous photo CC. Hope Miss Lily gets better soon Suzanne, not nice when the little ones are off colour.

No idea why you bought it Gert but here is a site that might help you use it up.
http://www.thekitchn.com/drink-it-cook-it-love-it-the-many-uses-for-coconut-water-ingredient-spotlight-184619
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Post by: judydawn on July 01, 2014, 08:16:23 am
Get well soon Miss Lily  :-* :-*
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Post by: Katj on July 01, 2014, 08:52:08 am
Gert, I love coconut water just as a refreshing drink, especially in a Summer.  Yummy!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 01, 2014, 08:58:45 am
I hope you feel better soon Miss Lily :-* :-*
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Post by: Emme on July 01, 2014, 09:37:46 am
Get better soon Miss Lily  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 01, 2014, 09:59:52 am
Thank you ladies xx best be feeling better tomorrow its dad's turn for parent help :D
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Post by: gertbysea on July 01, 2014, 10:22:03 am
Thanks Michele.  Good link. I saw a woman with 2 dozen in her trolley.


Gert
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 01, 2014, 10:39:26 am
Great photo CC. Definitely escape to the country.
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Post by: Wonder on July 01, 2014, 11:24:55 pm
Gert I use it in my green smoothies some days but not a huge fan of just drinking it straight. I've seen people at Costco buying cases of it.
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Post by: Nikkit on July 01, 2014, 11:55:11 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 01, 2014, 06:46:30 am
Someone please tell me why i bought  coconut water.

Gert

Me too Gert!

I have 2 cans in the back of my pantry and look at them a lot wondering "hmmm, what did I buy that for..."

On the side of my tins it says "1 can = 1 banana"  ??? Makes me giggle every time I look at them as I'm still a bit confused as to how coconut = banana!
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Post by: jo_nz on July 02, 2014, 02:09:39 am
Brrrr, it's hailing! Sorting out some old clothes to get rid of, plus trying to quickly clear out the kids rooms slightly - school holidays next week so it will be impossible to remove anything then!
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Post by: mcmich on July 02, 2014, 08:00:35 am
Stay warm Jo and good luck with the sorting.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 02, 2014, 08:43:30 am
It's the opposite here Jo weather wise,sunny and going to be hot :D
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Post by: mcmich on July 02, 2014, 08:55:25 am
CC, after the cold, very wet winter you had, hot summers days are in order.  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 02, 2014, 09:04:56 am
It's nice to see and feel the warm sunshine Michele ;D
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Post by: Emme on July 02, 2014, 09:49:49 am
Hope things warm up for you soon Jo, especially with school holidays coming up  :)

CC, so glad you are finally getting some lovely weather  ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on July 02, 2014, 12:27:46 pm
Quote from: Nikkit on July 01, 2014, 11:55:11 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 01, 2014, 06:46:30 am
Someone please tell me why i bought  coconut water.

Gert

Me too Gert!

I have 2 cans in the back of my pantry and look at them a lot wondering "hmmm, what did I buy that for..."

On the side of my tins it says "1 can = 1 banana"  ??? Makes me giggle every time I look at them as I'm still a bit confused as to how coconut = banana!


Nikkit , that's sounds like me.  A cryptic reminder that I don't remember! Haha
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Post by: cookie1 on July 02, 2014, 12:35:20 pm
I did the food shopping today and chatted with DH for ages. We sat on the lounge with our coffee and set the world to rights.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 02, 2014, 12:47:55 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on July 02, 2014, 12:35:20 pm
I did the food shopping today and chatted with DH for ages. We sat on the lounge with our coffee and set the world to rights.

Thank goodness for that cookie. Nearly time for the Tennis!

Gert
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Post by: troupie on July 02, 2014, 01:48:34 pm
Cookie, we often do that; just sit their with our cuppa and solve the problems of the world.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 03, 2014, 08:05:56 am
DH and I do that quite often too Cookie but its usually with a glass of in the evening  after dinner.
Can't wait for him to come back from Brazil as its not so interesting talking to the dogs ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on July 03, 2014, 08:17:55 am
I find after an glass or two the dog is far more interesting than the DH. And he listens.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on July 03, 2014, 08:19:15 am
Some sad news - DH's father passed away. He's heading off to NZ tomorrow and I will join him when the funeral arrangements have been made. Couldn't get him on a flight this evening no matter what the cost.  :'(
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 03, 2014, 08:24:08 am
Condolences to DH Michele how sad. Sending you both love and big hugs
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Post by: mcmich on July 03, 2014, 08:33:01 am
Thanks MF. I only met him a handful of times but I feel for DH. Thankfully he went home regularly.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 03, 2014, 08:56:18 am
What sad news Michele.Sending my condolences to Don and you.Big hug and love :-* :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on July 03, 2014, 08:59:28 am
Sad news Michele. My sympathy to you both.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on July 03, 2014, 09:00:26 am
Thanks CC. He was 85 and had a blessed life.  
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Post by: judydawn on July 03, 2014, 09:32:10 am
Sorry to hear that news Michele and it was nice for his Dad that Don made trips home quite often. 
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Post by: mcmich on July 03, 2014, 09:34:55 am
Thankyou Gert and Judy.
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Post by: goldfish on July 03, 2014, 09:51:05 am
Mich - I was so sorry to read about Don's dad - I feel for you both - it's such a sad time. . . . my condolences to you and to Don . . .
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 03, 2014, 09:52:49 am
So sorry to hear your news, Mich.  It is so nice that he had a good life, though.  Condolences to you both.

Sadly, we are in a similar situation - the 30 year old son of a friend passed away from a blood clot so we are going over on Monday - The airlines are a real rip off, Melbourne, Wellington, Melbourne return is near enough $1,900.00!  Probably would have been cheaper had I scoured the internet, but no time for that.  I really resent the charges, but there is little choice.
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Post by: judydawn on July 03, 2014, 10:04:03 am
That's so sad to hear Marina. Way, way too young.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 03, 2014, 10:09:24 am
Very sad Marina not even half a lifetime.  :(
I agree with you about airfares. We really get ripped off here in australia but if we want or need to travel unfortunately  we have to pay the overpriced fares.
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Post by: obbie on July 03, 2014, 10:15:00 am
so sad Michelle, sending big hugs :-* :-*
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Post by: Bedlam on July 03, 2014, 10:45:41 am
My heartfelt condolences to you and your DH, Mich and Marina to you and yours.  It is always sad to lose a loved one and even sadder for one so young.  Disappointing to have to pay that sort of money for airfares under those circumstances.
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 03, 2014, 10:53:55 am
So sorry to hear the sad news Michele and Marina. Sending hugs xox
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 03, 2014, 10:58:01 am
Such sad news Marina.As others have said way to young to die.Big hug :-*
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Post by: Emme on July 03, 2014, 11:33:56 am
Michele, so sorry to hear your news.  Sending deepest sympathy & hugs  :-*
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Post by: Emme on July 03, 2014, 11:38:07 am
Marina, such sad news re your friends son, way too young. 
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Post by: Katiej on July 03, 2014, 11:38:10 am
Michele and Marina - I'm sorry to hear your news, my sympathies to you and your families. Take care xx
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Post by: Halex on July 03, 2014, 11:53:18 am
I am really sorry to hear much about dh dad, always very hard.

Also very sad to hear about the blood clot Marina.

Hugs to you both and families.

Hally
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2014, 12:27:12 pm
Mich and Marina, my deepest sympathy to you both and your families.
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 03, 2014, 12:40:31 pm
Michele much love to both you and your dh xx
marina very sad news, so young,  love to you xx
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Post by: djinni373 on July 03, 2014, 12:51:55 pm
Such sad news Michele and Marina. My heartfelt sympathy to you both.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 03, 2014, 01:13:10 pm
*big hugs*

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Post by: droverjess on July 03, 2014, 06:09:00 pm
Deepest sympathy to you and yours mcmich and cuilidh.
Thinking of you all, safe journeys to all.
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Post by: mcmich on July 03, 2014, 07:10:43 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on July 03, 2014, 09:52:49 am
So sorry to hear your news, Mich.  It is so nice that he had a good life, though.  Condolences to you both.

Sadly, we are in a similar situation - the 30 year old son of a friend passed away from a blood clot so we are going over on Monday - The airlines are a real rip off, Melbourne, Wellington, Melbourne return is near enough $1,900.00!  Probably would have been cheaper had I scoured the internet, but no time for that.  I really resent the charges, but there is little choice.

thankyou all for the kind wishes.

Sorry to hear that news Marina - deepest sympathy.

DH only got a one way ticket to Christchurch as he doesn't know when he is coming back and the fares are so expensive at the moment. Probably due to school holidays and ski season.
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Post by: jo_nz on July 03, 2014, 08:25:59 pm
Sorry to here the sad news Marina and Michele. You are probably right Marina, I think this time it's school holidays on both sides of the ditch at the same time so extra bad/busy.
Bring warm clothes! x
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 03, 2014, 09:01:39 pm
Deepest sympathy to you and your loved ones, Mich and Marina. Terribly sad for your friends to lose their son at such a young age.
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Post by: obbie on July 03, 2014, 10:22:34 pm
Marina big hugs for you. :'(
so sad, to lose someone so young...


My DH and son are going to Townsville today for the V8 supercars for the weekend ;D
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Post by: JulieO on July 03, 2014, 10:41:52 pm
My condolences to both of you xx
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Post by: goldfish on July 03, 2014, 10:57:48 pm
Marina ... That's very sad news ... My thoughts are with you all ...
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Post by: Nikkit on July 03, 2014, 11:31:44 pm
Sympathy to you Mich and Marina, hugs to you both.
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Post by: Halex on July 04, 2014, 12:51:26 am
Found a great tapas bar in Perth. Andaloz in Howard Strret, Perth. Lunchtime great tapas and reasonably priced. Best tapas I have had for a long time, thoroughly recomend the food. Evenings are very busy,  lunchtime was very relaxed.
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Post by: mcmich on July 04, 2014, 10:10:25 am
Back from taking DH to the airport. Sydney traffic on a Friday evening - uhh
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Post by: goldfish on July 04, 2014, 10:15:19 am
Sydney traffic anytime these days, Mich . . . . perpetual peakhour . . . :-)) >:(  Glad Don got away  safely - a sad trip for him - and that you're back safe and sound . . .
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Post by: gertbysea on July 04, 2014, 10:17:06 am
I do not miss Sydney traffic at All.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on July 05, 2014, 12:21:00 pm
This morning I popped over to a nearby warehouse where a couple of young men make the most delicious and cheap bagels. They start baking at 12 midnight and close up at 9.30am. You can order online and pick up by 9.30 am. They make sweet and savoury.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/05/yrupunez.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/05/6uzyqate.jpg)

DD and I went shopping, bought banana tea at T2 and then had visitors this afternoon.
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 05, 2014, 12:43:34 pm
The bagels sure look delicious cookie.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 05, 2014, 12:48:00 pm
Oh boy. I think we should have the Thermofest in  Perth/Margaret River next year and visit the Bagel shop. tea 2 too. Did you get the free  box of tea as well cookie?

Gert
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Post by: Halex on July 05, 2014, 12:49:17 pm
Oooh cookie I need to go there.
Yes Gert I got the free tea :)
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Post by: gertbysea on July 05, 2014, 12:58:08 pm
And we could go to the tapas bar.

Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on July 05, 2014, 01:05:51 pm
Sounds good to me Gert.
Yummy bagels Cookie.  Wish I lived closer.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 05, 2014, 01:12:43 pm
Great bagels Cookie.
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Post by: goldfish on July 05, 2014, 07:49:01 pm
I love bagels!  Onion or garlic toasted bagels with cream cheese and smoked salmon were a favourite "Sunday brunchy" many, many years ago when I was living in the US.

Just recently, a friend picked me up a couple from a northern beaches market - they were fabulous, but at $4 and change  . . each! :o  . .I think I just may go back to making my own . . .  :D 8)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 05, 2014, 09:06:44 pm
That's a lot of $ for one bagel GF :o
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Post by: goldfish on July 05, 2014, 09:49:01 pm
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That's a lot of $ for one bagel GF :o

You're not kidding!! They were large . . however. hugely overpriced methinks.

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Post by: gertbysea on July 05, 2014, 11:12:29 pm
Lox and bagels Carnagie Delicatessen New York City. Heavenly.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on July 05, 2014, 11:18:26 pm
love the bagels
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Post by: goldfish on July 05, 2014, 11:31:32 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 05, 2014, 11:12:29 pm
Lox and bagels Carnagie Delicatessen New York City. Heavenly.

Gert
.... and the Lower East Side and Greenwich Village.... Those were the days .... :)
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Post by: mcmich on July 06, 2014, 12:08:01 am
Great bagels - making me hungry.
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Post by: Halex on July 06, 2014, 01:23:13 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 05, 2014, 12:58:08 pm
And we could go to the tapas bar.

Gert

I am in :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 06, 2014, 03:50:04 am
I hate to admit it but we have eaten almost all the bagels. We have one sweet one Left ( blueberry) and 3 savoury to have for lunch.
Hally it is called The Holy Bagel Company and is in a little factory outlet in Bannister Road. The prices range from$1.50 for the plainer ones to $2.50 for double chocolate or blueberry. I thought it was extremely reasonable.
We had smoked salmon and cream cheese with salad on yesterday's. I will definitely be going back.

It is pouring here today. A perfect day for soup, reading and cooking.
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Post by: Halex on July 06, 2014, 04:11:20 am
thanks cookie ;D

we had planned for lunch up at Darlington Estate, but don't want to try around those roads in this weather.

Probably off to bad apples in apple cross.

 :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 06, 2014, 09:29:11 pm
Been meaning to post videos of my boys in action at the West Australian Pianists Competition recently. It was so hectic in the weeks leading up to the competition and even crazier during the competition. There were 10 pieces and 7 entries between the three of them 😯 Thank goodness they kept their cool...most of the time anyway. There were mistakes every now and then that cropped up on stage 😁

My littlest one played a Mozart sonata, and received a first prize in the Grade 6 section. His first time getting the top placing 😄

http://youtu.be/zVfZuRClxcU

Middle child is getting ready for Grade 8 exam this Friday 😱😱 One of his pieces is an exquisite nocturne by Chopin. Second place in Age 12 and Under, as well as an AMEB Encouragement award.

http://youtu.be/tbEY-Z6WVj0

My teenager played another beautiful Chopin's nocturne. He got Highly Commended in the Age 15 and Under.

http://youtu.be/daHGpU77P3g
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Post by: obbie on July 06, 2014, 09:30:55 pm
BZB they are  fantastic, congrats to your kids. :)
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Post by: mab19 on July 07, 2014, 05:23:19 am
Congratulations to your boys BZB they are all very talented. :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 07, 2014, 06:55:15 am
Obbie and Mab, thank you 😄
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Post by: jeninwa on July 07, 2014, 07:36:26 am
BZB congratulations to your boys, they are all very talented.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 07, 2014, 07:52:00 am
BZB they are indeed a credit to both you and your DH. Congratulations to all 5 of you.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 07, 2014, 07:53:34 am
It's become a horrible day here. Very windy and rainy. Everyone is out except for me. I am thinking seriously about breaking out the port, even if it is only 2.55pm. It's late in NZ.  :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on July 07, 2014, 08:19:27 am
You'll be rolling drunk by the time the rest of the family get home if you start too early Cookie  ;D ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 07, 2014, 08:52:05 am
Congratulations to your boys BZB.They were terrific. 8)

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Post by: cookie1 on July 07, 2014, 12:53:00 pm
ROFL Judy. I ended up cooking and that kept my mind off it. It is supposed to be worse tonight. I hope not. My hip is still playing up so I will take some painkillers before I go to bed and they may knock me out.  ;D ;D

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Post by: judydawn on July 07, 2014, 01:01:39 pm
Is it as bad as you've had it whilst in Monkey Mia Cookie?
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Post by: cookie1 on July 07, 2014, 01:42:05 pm
No. A couple of times up there have been really bad. I'm just a big woose.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on July 08, 2014, 01:02:56 pm
I thought of you yesterday Cookie, I even felt unnerved by the winds.  I felt worried about our troops at work and hoped everyone was sensible in the forest.. All safe thankfully, and a much better day today.
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Post by: pennyp on July 08, 2014, 02:37:24 pm
We went and visited our 5 th retirement village today,  nice but not for us.  Need to go and look at some more,  we have 2 that we like.

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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 08, 2014, 02:39:03 pm
Thank you Jen, Cookie and CC 😄
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Post by: judydawn on July 08, 2014, 03:51:45 pm
I hope you find somewhere nice Penny.
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We are currently travelling across the NT. No thermomix. Wasn't game to take her 4WDing. DH is doing a blog post of our journey. Loving the freedom. http://m.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.connectedly.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D3645&h=lAQELIYY-&s=1&enc=AZOayprB4c3Wm_bpQmQtTBMEeVtG_usX6lzyDvb-rn2iEq8JDXQGfUiIQAU5sr9C1ohW3iFO3hUrj6_Bt2dEEDzl
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Post by: gertbysea on July 08, 2014, 10:32:39 pm
Quote from: pennyp on July 08, 2014, 02:37:24 pm
We went and visited our 5 th retirement village today,  nice but not for us.  Need to go and look at some more,  we have 2 that we like.



Big decision so good to do your research and take your time.

Gert
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Quote from: Itsnotartitsdinner on July 08, 2014, 09:27:38 pm
We are currently travelling across the NT. No thermomix. Wasn't game to take her 4WDing. DH is doing a blog post of our journey. Loving the freedom. http://m.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fforums.connectedly.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D3645&h=lAQELIYY-&s=1&enc=AZOayprB4c3Wm_bpQmQtTBMEeVtG_usX6lzyDvb-rn2iEq8JDXQGfUiIQAU5sr9C1ohW3iFO3hUrj6_Bt2dEEDzl

Hi INAID - the trip sounds wonderful!  Tried the link but can't get it to open . . . . >:(
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Post by: judydawn on July 09, 2014, 01:29:31 am
Same here INAID.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 09, 2014, 06:45:05 am
Definitely a very big decision Penny. At least you have found 2 so far.

INAID the trip sounds exciting. I couldn't open the link either.  :'( :'(
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 09, 2014, 08:30:36 am
Good luck in finding the right retirement village for you Penny :-*

Couldn't open the link either INAID. :'(
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Post by: achookwoman on July 09, 2014, 11:24:37 am
Just catching up.   
BZB, your 3 boys are very good and a real credit to you.  It takes a lot of work to get to the levels they have achieved.  Smart kids just like their mum. 
Penny,  keep looking.  You will find what you want. 
INAID,  I would love to see where you are. 
It was 4 here all day.  Had a visitor for lunch.  Also a tradie to quote to put more blue metal on the drive.   He asked Ral if it would be the same arrangement as last time. .?  Ral said yes to morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.  ,!!
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 09, 2014, 11:52:04 am
It was a cold and wet winters day here, so I spent a productive day tidying up the sitting room which had become a bit of a dumping room. I now have several bags for the op shop and a pile of magazines to go through. We are possum sitting a couple of young ringtail possums for a few days, so it was an excuse for having the heater on for most of the day. I would have spent the whole day in the warmth, but I managed  a quick trip to Ikea after I dropped my neighbour at the airport. I couldn't be bothered weaving my way through the whole store, so I headed straight downstairs and only bought a new chopping board, dish scrubbers and hot dogs for the kids
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 09, 2014, 03:53:28 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on July 09, 2014, 11:24:37 am
JAlso a tradie to quote to put more blue metal on the drive.   He asked Ral if it would be the same arrangement as last time. .?  Ral said yes to morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea.  ,!!
Yes...as you do...anything that gets a cheaper price (and an appreciative smile from someone who doesn't have good home made food like only Ral does)
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 09, 2014, 09:38:30 pm
BZB you must be soooo proud of your boys - what wonderful music making you have in your house.  My congrats. to them all.

Back from our rushed trip to NZ for the funeral.  A really tough day, but a really wonderful day too, as funerals generally are in their own special day - it was very reflective of the high esteem in which both the parents and their deceased son are held.

New assistant started in our shop about 5 minutes after we walked through the door from NZ, so a bit hectec, but he is so enthusiastic, he pulled me through to the end of the day.

Good to be back and enjoy all the latest challenge posts.
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Post by: Emme on July 10, 2014, 01:02:32 am
BZB, you must be very proud of your boys, what beautiful music.  Wishing them well in the future.

Cuilidh glad your home from NZ, hoping your new assistant will make things easier for you and things will be less hectic
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Post by: mcmich on July 10, 2014, 01:27:17 am
Glad you're home safe and sound Cuilidh and your new assistant makes things easier for you.

I pick-up DH from the airport this evening, it will be good to have him home.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 10, 2014, 08:37:52 am
Welcome back Marina.
I hope your new assistant lightens your workload :)
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Post by: mcmich on July 10, 2014, 09:05:29 am
I'm at the airport waiting for DH. I love the airport but not the parking charges. I'm sitting here with a very nice coffee watching the travellers. The shops are great although very over priced. Love looking at every ones luggage. It's a fun place to be - I don't travel much  :-[ 
Had a good trip down here and hopefully (DH's flight is delayed) peak hour will be over and a smooth drive home.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 10, 2014, 09:12:19 am
Enjoy your people watching Michele ;D Have a safe and smooth journey home.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 10, 2014, 09:21:23 am
People watching at airports can be fascinating ... wondering where everyone has been or is going, imagining what they have done or will do (hopefully all good and enjoyable things!).

Good DH is back so soon.  I was thinking he would be away for a while.
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Post by: mcmich on July 10, 2014, 09:27:40 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on July 10, 2014, 09:21:23 am
People watching at airports can be fascinating ... wondering where everyone has been or is going, imagining what they have done or will do (hopefully all good and enjoyable things!).

Good DH is back so soon.  I was thinking he would be away for a while.

Don will have to go back. All that can be done at the moment has been done. I will go back with him in a month or so to tie up any loose ends. DH has 2 older brothers that will be able to handle the details in NZ.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 11, 2014, 12:52:04 am
Chookie, Marina and Emme, thank you 😃 Yes, lots of music making in the house Marina. Lots of growling and reminding too. 😁

DS12 going in for grade 8 exam afterwards. Thank goodness for that. It had been sooooo tough getting him to practise his scales and study the 4 composers for his pieces. His stubborn streak coupled with his preteen moodiness tested me! Was very tempted to throw in the towel and let him sink or swim. Didn't do it cos that was what he wanted! He would have happily played Minecraft and the various iPad games. The ship would have truly sunk then, and all the work to finesse his pieces would have come to nought. Couldn't let him get his own way with this battle 😈

Anyway, will be so relieved when his exam is over. Life can return to normal 🌻😄
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Post by: Kayc on July 11, 2014, 01:06:45 am
Yeh, I have just booked Tenina's comfort food class on the 28th July.. anyone else going on that day?  Love to meet and say hello and put faces to names.  Very excited as it is ages since I went to a cooking class

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Post by: Bedlam on July 11, 2014, 06:23:53 am
BZB, just catching up as I missed your post. Congratulations, you have reason to be proud. Well done to all the family as it is obviously a joint commitment .
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Post by: astarra on July 11, 2014, 07:11:13 am
Congrats BZB.  :D

Today I took the girls to Chudleigh to the Honey Farm, then to the Salmon farm near Montana on the way back. We tasted lots of honeys, salmon, and a ginseng spice mix.  8) Yum....and yes, I came home with 5 different honeys, a whole hot-smoked salmon, 2 bottles of the spice mix, and 3 pots of the salmon pate stuff... :-))
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Post by: gertbysea on July 11, 2014, 07:49:31 am
LOL! you go in a kiddies outing and come home with great shopping. Win win,

Gert
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 11, 2014, 09:06:35 am
Have got housesitters coming next week, so I'm having to do all those jobs that I put off ie. cleanng the oven. I have never got it so clean as today and that was just using cloudy ammonia, detergent and water. I keep opening the oven and having a look (cheap thrill  :-)))
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 11, 2014, 09:14:05 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on July 11, 2014, 09:06:35 am
Have got housesitters coming next week, so I'm having to do all those jobs that I put off ie. cleanng the oven. I have never got it so clean as today and that was just using cloudy ammonia, detergent and water. I keep opening the oven and having a look (cheap thrill  :-)))
LOL  :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on July 11, 2014, 09:18:09 am
It's nice to have house sitters CP but having to make the place super clean and tidy is a pain. 

I'm sure you're not the only person to keep looking at a job well done  ;D
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Post by: Katiej on July 11, 2014, 09:38:36 am
I'm at the footy with DH, for the Crows Hawthorn match.
I'm wearing about 5 layers of clothes as I was worried about the cold. The Adelaide oval is looking good.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 11, 2014, 09:42:31 am
Enjoy the game, Katie.  I hope your team (whoever they are) wins!!!
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Post by: obbie on July 11, 2014, 09:44:45 am
my oven needs cleaning too
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Post by: Katiej on July 11, 2014, 09:45:24 am
I'm going for the Crows, as DH is a huge fan and they are South Australian.
Saying that I've always followed Hawthorn, so I'll be happy whoever wins.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 11, 2014, 09:45:59 am
Ah, yes, best of both worlds then, regardless of the outcome.

My oven also needs cleaning ... any volunteers?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 11, 2014, 09:48:14 am
Enjoy the game Katie and keep warm ;D

Quote from: Cuilidh on July 11, 2014, 09:45:59 am
My oven also needs cleaning ... any volunteers?
You're on your own there Marina. ;D
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Post by: judydawn on July 11, 2014, 09:49:49 am
Have fun Katie, hope you found something healthy for tea  ;)
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Post by: Katiej on July 11, 2014, 09:57:11 am
Richard had gone to get me something to eat, he's been gone awhile. But he did go with his mates, via the bar. Who knows what I'll get, or when I'll get it!
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Post by: judydawn on July 11, 2014, 10:58:53 am
He may go missing for the whole quarter Katie, hope you aren't starving  ;D
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Post by: Katiej on July 11, 2014, 11:23:22 am
He came back before the start of the game, with an angus burger (it was quite nice).
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Post by: cookie1 on July 11, 2014, 11:39:02 am
I hope you enjoy the footy Katie.   

I went to the Good Food and Wine show today. I had a great time. I like it earlier in the day before all the people tasting become to under the weather. I tasted some Caramel Vodka and Chocolate Vodka. I preferred the caramel. Also Limoncello.
I bought a dozen of Adriano Zumbos macarons. Also some Bruny Island cheese. I also bought some roasted Sandlewood nuts and some raw ones.  Of course I had to get some Beerenburg goodies when they have 3 for $10.
I watched Anotonio Carlucia (?) cooking. I felt sorry for him actually as he is getting on.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on July 11, 2014, 12:24:36 pm
Sorry. How is this?  http://forums.connectedly.com/off-topic-lounge-f62/cairns-darwin-back-3645/
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Post by: judydawn on July 11, 2014, 12:32:34 pm
Great INAID, beautiful photos. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 11, 2014, 12:36:39 pm
INAID brilliant. Sooooo gorgeous and the scenery ain't bad either Thank you so much for sharing. It means  a lot to us stay at homes .

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on July 11, 2014, 12:37:12 pm
I am so glad you showed some restraint. NOT!

gert
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 11, 2014, 12:41:59 pm
Yay! Your link works.
I love your photos. They are amazing - I've never had the chance to drive through Queensland or Darwin.  The outback is spectacular. It brings back memories of our family holiday across the Nullabor.
Cookie, it sounds like you had a lovely day.
We started the day playing with the two baby ringtail possums we are babysitting, and then
I took the kids to see How to Train Your  dragon 2 at our local Art Deco theatre. The theatre is staffed by volunteers and they even have Haighs chocolates in their candy bar. We had not long had scrambled eggs for brekky, so I didn't buy any choccy. It was a great movie and I may or may not have shed a few tears.
I'm now sitting on the couch and trying to type with a possum snuggled up in my sleeve. I keep making mistakes - I even posted the wrong photo in a recipe review!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 11, 2014, 12:44:43 pm
Great photos of your beautiful country INAID.Thank you  :-*

I like your purchases Cookie and so pleased you had a great day ;D

Your day sounds pretty good too ES ;) :D
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Post by: cookie1 on July 11, 2014, 12:59:01 pm
INAID your trip is fabulous. We've also found that if you drive above a specific speed the fuel gauge goes backwards.
We loved Camooweal. Did you swim at Mataranka? It's lovely and they have a lot of pet roos hanging round there too.
Thanks so much for the photos, they are lovely.
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Cookie the problem with the car is we had a larger fuel tank installed and they haven't calibrated the gauge correctly. It stays forever full but once it drops to 1/4 tank it empties quickly. Lesson learnt fill up regularly!

Mataranka is beautiful. Miss Lil went for a swim we were all too cool to get changed into swimmers. She loved sitting on the step. We will definitely get in on our return. We will check out Parap markets this morning. Cousins wedding this afternoon.  Thursday afternoon the girls went sailing for the hens night and saw a pod of dolphins. Gorgeous way to see the sun go down.

We are having a wonderful trip. Cookie the food sounds great!
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Post by: cookie1 on July 12, 2014, 07:56:28 am
INAID my brother is in Darwin at the moment. Between the two of you I am feeling very jealous.
I hope you enjoyed the Parap markets. Don't miss the Mindil markets if you can make them. A meal out on the jetty is pretty good too.
Drive safely and keep enjoying it.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on July 12, 2014, 02:31:41 pm
Mindil is planned for tomorrow evening. Dinner at Stokes Wharf was had on Wednesday night. Such a beautiful spot!
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Post by: cookie1 on July 13, 2014, 07:05:07 am
It certainly is. My brother rang me from there the other night and told me where he was and what he was doing. Talk about mean and rotten. I would never did do the same to him last time I was there.  ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on July 13, 2014, 08:00:14 am
Quote from: cookie1 on July 13, 2014, 07:05:07 am
It certainly is. My brother rang me from there the other night and told me where he was and what he was doing. Talk about mean and rotten. I would never did do the same to him last time I was there.  ;)

As you do!!
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Post by: cookie1 on July 13, 2014, 11:46:21 am
I caught up on some housework this morning. Pottered around this afternoon.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 13, 2014, 03:52:02 pm
Beautiful photos inaid, thank you for sharing.
Cookie, glad you enjoyed your day. We had planned to go but changed our mind. Figured I would probably find plenty and spend too much.
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Post by: mab19 on July 15, 2014, 07:21:45 am
Lovely photos INAID.

I had some dealings with Centrelink this morning and that was fun :-)) :-)) Then to the bank to sort out an account and that was more fun.  Paid some bills, grabbed a bit of shopping and then home. 
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 15, 2014, 07:56:37 am
gorgeous inaid,  I need a holiday definitely somewhere warm.
day home today Lily and I made some lip gloss, a tutu and played a couple of board games all the while I think my head is going to fall off. The boys amused themselves which was good.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 15, 2014, 08:24:05 am
Quote from: mab19 on July 15, 2014, 07:21:45 am
Lovely photos INAID.

I had some dealings with Centrelink this morning and that was fun :-)) :-)) Then to the bank to sort out an account and that was more fun.  Paid some bills, grabbed a bit of shopping and then home. 

That was a real "fun" day.

Have a glass of.

Gert
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Post by: mab19 on July 15, 2014, 10:15:22 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 15, 2014, 08:24:05 am
Quote from: mab19 on July 15, 2014, 07:21:45 am
Lovely photos INAID.

I had some dealings with Centrelink this morning and that was fun :-)) :-)) Then to the bank to sort out an account and that was more fun.  Paid some bills, grabbed a bit of shopping and then home. 

That was a real "fun" day.

Have a glass of.

Gert

Thanks Gert, but I'm way a head of you. ;D
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Post by: obbie on July 15, 2014, 10:16:41 am
sounds good Mab :)
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Post by: achookwoman on July 15, 2014, 10:40:42 am
Just popping in for a short visit.   Nice to catch up and see what everyone is doing.
Today we went to Melbourne.  We had 6 jobs to do.  All over the place.  Good news and bad news.  Bad news is that we have 44 down lights ,  we would like to replace the globes with energy saving ones.  They don't make suitable ones.  Good news , my iPhone has been loosing power very quickly,  getting hot and vibrating when ever I switch it on.   I paid $45 service fee and they gave me a new phone. 
It is freezing here and expecting snow during the week. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 15, 2014, 10:43:20 am
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It is freezing here and expecting snow during the week. 
Keep warm Chookie :-* :-*
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Post by: judydawn on July 15, 2014, 10:50:14 am
Glad you won something then Chookie.  Bad luck about the down lights though. Rug up and stay warm  :-* :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on July 15, 2014, 11:07:48 am
Quote from: achookwoman on July 15, 2014, 10:40:42 am
Just popping in for a short visit.   Nice to catch up and see what everyone is doing.
Today we went to Melbourne.  We had 6 jobs to do.  All over the place.  Good news and bad news.  Bad news is that we have 44 down lights ,  we would like to replace the globes with energy saving ones.  They don't make suitable ones.  Good news , my iPhone has been loosing power very quickly,  getting hot and vibrating when ever I switch it on.   I paid $45 service fee and they gave me a new phone. 
It is freezing here and expecting snow during the week. 

I know all about the light situation . Bloody hopeless but you will be better off NOT changing them believe me. 

Win with the phone. Yeah!

Gert
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Post by: consumerate on July 15, 2014, 11:40:05 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 15, 2014, 11:07:48 am
Quote from: achookwoman on July 15, 2014, 10:40:42 am
Bad news is that we have 44 down lights ,  we would like to replace the globes with energy saving ones.  They don't make suitable ones. 

I know all about the light situation . Bloody hopeless but you will be better off NOT changing them believe me. 


Hi Gert, can you elaborate on reasons not to change?  We are thinking of replacing halogen down lights with LED ones but it is a significant initial cost.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 15, 2014, 11:40:52 am
Just about to ask the same question...
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Post by: gertbysea on July 15, 2014, 12:01:34 pm
So the guy comes from the Queensland Government or energy supplier of what ever.  He sees all our lights, goes out to the truck, comes back with a bucket load of energy savers all Chinese crap. Replaces every one maybe about 16 . One. By one since day one they have
all failed . We are now in the process of changing them one by one with  $40 Globes . I hate the light they give. Ok but in some places you need BRIGHT lights. Soft lights in others and I want my energy chewing old fashioned globes back thank you. The few halogen lights we have no bugger is touching.

Absolutely a waste of government money and mine. Leave well. Enough alone.

Gert
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Post by: consumerate on July 15, 2014, 12:35:32 pm
Thanks Gert.
Sounds frustrating.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 15, 2014, 12:39:48 pm
Lovely news re the phone and the snow Chookie. Not so good with the downloads.  (Perhaps only a West Aussie can love the snow)).  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on July 17, 2014, 03:02:39 am
It is DH's birthday today. He hates birthdays and Christmas. I have made him a simple, lopsided, lumpy Chocolate Cake by hand.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/17/ezy6eqyv.jpg)
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Post by: Bedlam on July 17, 2014, 03:24:40 am
Happy Birthday to your DH Cookie( I believe in celebrating every one of them, my DH same as yours).love your table clothe Cookie.
I understand your pain with halogen downlights. We signed our contract to build yesterday ( very scary), we are having led down lights, builder says they last 500000 hours. We saw them in action and the light looks good.  I think it would be a case of demanding replacement if they don't do the distance as they are quite expensive initially .
Being super lazy today, got up at 9am!
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Post by: goldfish on July 17, 2014, 03:28:08 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 15, 2014, 12:01:34 pm
a bucket load of energy savers all Chinese crap.  and I want my energy chewing old fashioned globes back thank you.

Absolutely a waste of government money and mine. Leave well. Enough alone.

Gert

Could not agree more if I tried!!!!    And don't get me started on the use of halogen headlights in cars now - I'm surprised there's not a law against using them - way too bright for oncoming traffic and, from what i've heard, no real advantage but more like a fashion statement and used as a selling tool by various current manufacturers. (Old and grumpy getting off soapbox now . . . . :-)))
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Post by: judydawn on July 17, 2014, 03:29:53 am
Happy birthday to your DH Cookie, most men only want a low key affair.  As I get older, it suits me too  ;D
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Post by: goldfish on July 17, 2014, 03:33:20 am
Cookie - a very happy birthday celebration for and to your DH! A lovely thing to do for him. Gorgeous setting!! :)
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Post by: gertbysea on July 17, 2014, 03:37:36 am
Lovely cookie. Happy Days and Naughty Nights to DH

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on July 17, 2014, 06:10:49 am
DH says thank you. We knew a couple of friends were dropping by ( the Birdsville Track friends) but then a couple of others dropped round. It was a lovely morning. I love the cloth, I stitched it when I was younger, listening to the football and cricket on ABC radio. I enjoy embroidery but time and the eyes don't allow mich of it.  :-\
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Post by: mab19 on July 17, 2014, 07:59:07 am
Happy Birthday to your DH cookie. :)

I finally plucked up courage to go to the dentist this morning.   I am absolutely terriified of them and when they asked how long it has been since I last went they rolled their eyes.  I only need a couple of fillings and a repair to one tooth.  Not bad for 20 odd years between visits.  There were far too many nasty incidents when I was younger so I stay away. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 17, 2014, 08:40:23 am
Happy Birthday Mr Cookie.

I think many people have horror stories of visiting the dentist Margaret.Well done you for finding the courage to go :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 17, 2014, 09:41:26 am
I'm the same with the dentist mab but have to go regularly as my silly teeth keep breaking and I need urgent repairs. I make it very very clear to them that I am not afraid of the needle but terrified of any other mouth pain. Until they know me well I keep reminding them, and I always ask for more injection if I even feel a thing. When it comes to dentists I am an enormous woose.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 17, 2014, 10:46:20 am
Happy birthday to DH, Cookie!

Took the boys for free game of bowling this morning, courtesy of RAC. They even provided free shoes 😄👍 I managed to embarrass myself in front of them. Rolled the bowl into the drain at the start of the game. 4 times!! 😁 Managed to recover in subsequent frames. Been a lonnnng time since the last time I bowled.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 17, 2014, 10:58:19 am
Thanks all. BZB I'm pleased that you redeemed yourself. I've never been tenpin bowling. I've only tried lawn bowls many years ago.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 17, 2014, 11:12:14 am
We loved Game of Thrones too.Can't wait for season 5 to start ;D
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Post by: judydawn on July 17, 2014, 11:22:16 am
You might be a bit sore tomorrow BZB, muscles you didn't even know you had will be aching.
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 17, 2014, 01:03:05 pm
Happy birthday mr cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 18, 2014, 02:28:53 am
I showed DH all your lovely wishes and he said a big 'thank you' to the forum family. :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on July 18, 2014, 06:56:44 am
OMG Sue_purrb and I are the only forum members on at the moment. It is almost 2pm WA time, lots of guests on though.  :-\
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Post by: Nikkit on July 19, 2014, 05:53:42 am
Really really peeved (and that is putting it VERY mildly) at the low life scum that broke into my Mum's house on Thursday arvo and stole all her jewellery that my Dad had given her over the years, the safe (a big heavy sod of a thing - would have taken 2 big blokes to lift it as it took 2 big blokes to get it in the house) which had more jewellery in it plus the deeds and un-replaceable old paperwork dating back to 1936 when the farm was started, all our wills, my 21st ounce gold coin and some other bits and pieces, birth, marriage and death certificates, Mum's passport. My daughters ipod (she was staying with Mum) was taken as well.

I know it is not the end of the world, but it all has sentimental value and now there is so much work to be done to replace all the paperwork - which is not going to be easy. All Mum has left is the wedding ring Dad gave her as that was on her finger.

Needless to say I have done a fair bit of swearing this past couple of days as we cleaned up the smashed door glass and set the house to rights again. I only hope the knobs that took the safe hurt their backs when they lifted it into the back of the get away vehicle and when they got it off it fell on their feet. Plus I hope their ears are still ringing as the alarm was going off while they were in the house.

The police and forensics came and they said it looked like a professional job (no fingerprints anywhere) and someone knew Mum had a safe, so now I need to sit down with her and work out who has been in the house in the past 12 months.

I just wonder why can't people get a job and support themselves? Why do they have to make it difficult for the honest person?

So sorry ladies, rant over.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 19, 2014, 06:21:00 am
Pathetic. What scums. My motherin  law was robbed on the day of her husband's funeral . Took everything which was nothing of great value but did include jewellery and her wedding ring.

So sad for your mum.

Gert
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Post by: Katiej on July 19, 2014, 06:56:53 am
How terrible for you and your Mum. So upsetting.
I hope they are able to catch them and recover the items.
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Post by: obbie on July 19, 2014, 07:43:59 am
Nikkit, I hope they catch the scum bags, lock them up, and throw away the keys. :)

how frustrating.
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Post by: judydawn on July 19, 2014, 08:21:30 am
Not a nice story to read Nikkit, poor Mum - it must be so hard for her.  Thank goodness you are there for her and hopefully they will catch these people very quickly.
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Post by: Nikkit on July 19, 2014, 08:39:46 am
Thanks Ladies, sorry I was venting, just had a "woe is me" moment.  :-))
Have sucked it up and gotten on with it.

I love your thoughts obbie, but murderers only get a few months these days, so dirty rotten thieves would only get 5 minutes if WE were lucky.

Would like Mum's things back, but not holding our breath.

Society is all a bit pathetic really - me included, there were almost 300 people in that plane shot down over Russia/Ukraine, so really what have I got to moan about?

Onwards and upwards ladies, it is the weekend, I have just made a double batch of "bestest bread rolls" dough, and am heading back down to Mum's soon to spend the night. (and cook the bread!)

Have a great Sunday  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 19, 2014, 08:44:04 am
They are real scum bags that have invaded your Mums property Nikkit.Your poor Mum must be so upset and sad.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 19, 2014, 11:35:21 am
Nikkit my heart goes out to your Mum. The poor darling, all her memories. I have some documents that are from when Dad started the farm so I can imagine how you feel.
Give your Mum an extra big hug. The world seems to be full of scumbags.  ???
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Post by: judydawn on July 19, 2014, 11:46:06 am
You have a great attitude Nikkit - love how to deal with issues, vent and move on.  Enjoy your night with Mum.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 19, 2014, 11:55:59 am
Nikkit, how disappointing , low life scum.  Especially as you say a planned job.  I am glad, at least no one was hurt. It's often in our papers how when disturbed, these people become violent.
Take care all of you.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 19, 2014, 03:48:07 pm
So sorry to hear that, Nikkit :(

Glad that nobody got hurt.
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Post by: JulieO on July 19, 2014, 09:21:38 pm
Shocking news Nikkit and apart from all the treasured things that have been stolen, for me I would hate the invasion to my home, the place that I consider safe.  Hope she can get over it ok.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 20, 2014, 07:09:09 am
It's going to be a long day today. I was up at 4.45am ( the earliest for me for a long time) and we went to a car swap meet. We were selling raffle tickets in the Teardrop to help raise money to run our National Meet car rally. It was a fun busy morning. Now I am home counting the money ready for the bank.
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Post by: judydawn on July 20, 2014, 08:33:38 am
I hope you sold lots of tickets Cookie.

I've just come in from my football match and popping in to see Geoff then Mum. Freezing out there today at the ground and I'm exhausted after watching my team win by only 3 points.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 20, 2014, 08:50:58 am
Great news Cookie that you did well with the raffle 8) Maybe a nice rest this afternoon might be in order ;) :D

Glad your team won Judy ;D I hope you warm up soon :-*  :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on July 20, 2014, 09:48:34 am
That's good news Judy. It is very tiring when it is a close game. One does tend to get very excited. At least this one does.  ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 20, 2014, 10:59:24 am
Me too cookie.  Been a lot of close games this weekend.

Sorry to hear the news Nikkit. Makes my blood boil.
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Post by: droverjess on July 20, 2014, 02:12:11 pm
Oh Nikkit that's awful... And Gert, how awful, too.
Terrible stories.
Terrible people.
Xxx
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Post by: Nikkit on July 20, 2014, 11:51:17 pm
Update...Mum's safe was found...in a burnt out stolen car. Nothing left, but a few charred papers that the police managed to get Mum's name off so they could phone her about it. There was a lot of other peoples things there as well, so a "collection" of stolen and burnt stuff. Melted costume jewellery and no fingerprints on anything seeing as it was all charred.
I called by and took a couple of photos of the wreck, nothing left, the safe had been jemmied open and was black.

I guess it is closure in some ways - we know we are not going to get any papers back, so we don't have to wonder if they're floating around somewhere.

Thanks everyone for your thoughts.  :)
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Post by: goldfish on July 21, 2014, 12:05:00 am
Nikkit, this must be so hard on your mum . ..  age doesn't help getting over something like this, but  I'm thinking from what you've mentioned in the past, she must be made of strong stuff!! :)  If it had been stolen from another location, that's one thing - but from the "safety" of your own home is another.

I often wonder just what has happened in the lives of these people to make them just so completely amoral . . . I can only hope either Karma or the police can catch up to them very soon . . . .!! (Actually, I think Karma would be good . . .!)
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Post by: judydawn on July 21, 2014, 12:10:19 am
It is closure for you both Nikkit, now you can get on trying to replace what you can.  Just knowing what happened is what you wanted to know so you know where to go from here.  Are you updating security at Mum's place?
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 21, 2014, 12:36:40 am
Really? They had to burn it?!!! They could have dumped it and let it go back to the owners. 😡😡

Scumbags!!!
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Post by: gertbysea on July 21, 2014, 01:17:33 am
Really sad for this whole sorry world.

Thank goodness for us!

Gert
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Post by: obbie on July 21, 2014, 01:35:54 am
Nikkit,most are druggies, and don't care.

They are scumbags
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Post by: Nikkit on July 21, 2014, 02:05:41 am
Thanks again ladies.

Not too sure what we are going to do about security. Mum has a monitored alarm - so all that did was tell us exactly what time the back door was smashed in and which rooms they went into and at what time. 5 minutes after the alarm went off the security mob phoned Mum and she was back home within 10 minutes. So from break-in to Mum getting home was 15 minutes. They were quick.

Short of putting bars on the windows and an automatic security gate at the drive - not too sure what we can do. May look into CCTV, but that won't stop anyone anyway. As Mum says - there's no jewellery left to steal, so why bother making it like fort knox?

Yeah...Karma can be a biatch.  I don't like wishing ill on people, but this time I'm making an exception and I hope they get it big time in a triple poo burger whammy. With mangy sprinkles on top.  :P



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Post by: cookie1 on July 21, 2014, 02:57:16 am
At least there is some closure as you said Nikkit. Still very emotive. I hope they get the Karma you suggested, I love it. They certainly don't have any feelings for others.
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Post by: obbie on July 21, 2014, 10:05:27 am
cctv  is great and cheap, i have cameras at work. well worth it :D
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Post by: astarra on July 21, 2014, 11:09:16 am
Scumbags Nikkit,  >:( >:( >:( hope your poor mum gets over it quickly.  :-*
What is wrong with some people??  >:(
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on July 21, 2014, 04:56:44 pm
*big hugs* thankfully by the sounds of it your mum wasn't home. Wouldn't like to be around when those guys are doing a job. Lifting a big safe sounds like it would've made a lot of noise and your mum would have been petrified
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Post by: Nikkit on July 22, 2014, 12:07:24 am
Called into a local cash Converters yesterday (which I think are as dodgy as, along with all the other "pop-up" shops that buy and sell and loan you money til payday...) and nothing there of Mum's, but will be keeping an eye out. Could be a bit early yet.

Quote from: CreamPuff63 on July 21, 2014, 04:56:44 pm
*big hugs* thankfully by the sounds of it your mum wasn't home. Wouldn't like to be around when those guys are doing a job. Lifting a big safe sounds like it would've made a lot of noise and your mum would have been petrified
CP  - Mum was not home. She had been gone about 45 minutes with my daughter - they were off to buy shoes when the security mob rang. It was 1pm - broad daylight! Have phoned the neighbours and none were home, so no-one saw anything.

May I suggest that if anyone has a person come into their home to do any work (ie sparky, plumber etc...and in no way am I picking on tradies - don't get me wrong) that you DO NOT leave them alone in your home. We are far too trusting. We think it may have been a person who had done some work in Mum's house in the past 12 months and she has left them alone and they've cased the joint.

Then according to the police, the person then tells/sells the info to someone else and "jobs on". This was a pro job, they knew what they wanted and where it was. They only went into the bedrooms and the office, and only took the good stuff, only checked top drawers in bedrooms. They did not go into the living areas of the house.

Anyway what is done is done and there isn't anything we can do about it now.

Quote from: obbie on July 21, 2014, 10:05:27 am
cctv  is great and cheap, i have cameras at work. well worth it :D

I'll be looking into that obbie. Thanks  :)

 

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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 22, 2014, 12:41:07 am
Thanks for the tip, Nikkit
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Post by: cookie1 on July 22, 2014, 10:36:17 am
Oh blip and our gas heater is on the blink. When the repair man comes I will stand and watch over him.

Today I have been playing with the Model A books again. That is two days down and only about a half day to go.
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Post by: Emme on July 23, 2014, 08:15:33 am
Nikkit, just caught up with the news re your Mum's safe.  What a terrible thing.  Your advice re tradesmen is good advice as we were told that many years ago by a person in security services.  They apparently use mobile phones to photo the inside of the home and then they have a house plan of where to go.  Also if you buy a safe, try and fit it yourself or get family to fit it and don't leave name and address with place of purchase.  I hope they catch them. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 23, 2014, 10:30:54 am
I was lucky enough to be given four Tumbler (http://gardenerskitchen.co.uk/vegetable_details.php?v=tumbler-f1&t=tomato&tid=51&vid=143&f=Q-Z) tomato plants to grow in hanging baskets by a friend.After watering them regularly they have now began to produce tomatoes. ;D
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/41d667e991b8f61434089cf09cf94ab0.jpg)
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Post by: obbie on July 23, 2014, 10:46:41 am
plant looks good CC :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 23, 2014, 10:48:41 am
I hope it keeps on keeping on Denise, nothing like home grown tomatoes.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 23, 2014, 11:04:32 am
Lovely CC.

Gert
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 23, 2014, 11:26:00 am
Love homegrown tomatoes. Great plant CC.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 23, 2014, 12:38:48 pm
Your tomato seems to be fruiting well Denise.
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Post by: Emme on July 23, 2014, 10:38:59 pm
Those are great tomatoes CC  :)
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Post by: mab19 on July 23, 2014, 11:02:19 pm
Great plants CC.  I love home grown tomatoes they have much more taste than shop bought ones.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 24, 2014, 01:09:45 am
What a great idea having them in a hanging basket, I'm not good at staking.
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Post by: astarra on July 24, 2014, 07:08:53 am
Toms looks good CC.  ;D
Am going to start planting my seeds over the next few weeks, by the time all frosts pass they should be nice sized seedlings to plant outside in the veg patch!!  :)

Today have just been cleaning and moving furniture and getting ready for carpet cleaning (getting done now) and taken miss13mths for her 12mth check!  ;D She passed with flying colors, even tho she is unwell.  :) :( :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 24, 2014, 12:02:25 pm
I finished the Model A budget today. Yay!  ;D :D ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 24, 2014, 12:34:31 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on July 24, 2014, 12:02:25 pm
I finished the Model A budget today. Yay!  ;D :D ;D
Hooray  ;D
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Post by: dede on July 24, 2014, 12:46:24 pm
Just dropping in quickly to say hi all I'm still alive and well.
  A little update on what's been happening
- I'm still working and loving it, I have been doing a lot of respite shifts with people with dementia which I find the disease horrible and cruel but really interesting at the same time so....
- I have just started a university course called a Bachelor in dementia care, I'm doing it part time and will probably take me 5 years to complete if I do the full Bachelor, or 2.5 years if I just do an Associate diploma in Dementia care (at this stage I'm not sure how far I will go)
- I have just recently separated from my husband so am now a sole parent, but all is good and I'm pretty independent and coping fine so don't worry :)
- my Thermomix has been sent off for a check up as I have been getting an error 31 and 52 on a regular basis, everything seems to be working fine but I thought I should send it off anyway. Hopefully I will have it back real soon.
- I'm still rebuilding my caravan and the frame is all repaired and Relined and bolted back on the chassis, I have a new floor and built a new double island bed and am now working on the bed side cupboards. Still a long way to go but  really enjoying it.
- I have now sold all my picture framing equipment so no longer doing that, I just don't have the time now unfortunately.
- other than that the family is all well (oh except my youngest daughter decided to fracture her foot on the first day back at school )

Hope everyone is well and still enjoying their thermomixes and cooking up a storm. I have had my thermomix for 3.5 years now and don't like not having it at the moment. Can't wait to have her back in my kitchen. :)

Mandi
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 24, 2014, 12:54:28 pm
How lovely to hear from you Mandi :-*
Good luck in your studies for either the Diploma or Bachelor Dementia course. ;D
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Post by: goldfish on July 24, 2014, 12:59:18 pm
Mandi - I was just thinking of you earlier this evening and couldn't quite believe it when I saw your post . . life sure has taken you in all sorts of different directions!!  Good luck with the courses you're doing - and with all the other changes in your life.  Would love to see more of you here when you have the time . .! :D
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Post by: dede on July 24, 2014, 01:06:29 pm
I do miss being on here on a regular basis and keeping up with all that's happening. I need some new recipes to try as I'm getting bored with the ones I cook often. Once my thermomix comes back home to me then I will come on and print out some new recipes to try. I was just having a bit of a look now and seen a couple straight away that jumped out at me and sounded delicious. I miss the inspiration from being on here to try new recipes. I will try and get on here more often but will be hard when I'm supposed to be studying :). So of you see me on here too much then you know I'm not doing what I'm supposed to be doing lol. :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 24, 2014, 01:06:44 pm
Hi Mandi. Boy have you been busy. Good to hear that you are doing well considering the changes going on at the moment. Good luck with the course and looking forward to more caravan reno photos in the future. How's billy and the other birds.
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Post by: dede on July 24, 2014, 01:13:06 pm
Gee glad you can remember Billy. She's beautiful , I also now have a quaker named coco who is also gorgeous, he's a real chatter box and has learnt quiet a few word(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/24/ydy3y2as.jpg)

I'm trying to teach Coco to say  Super-cali-fragilistic-expialidocious at the moment, he's got the first bit and says that often then mumbles the rest, he's only 5 months old so I'm sure he will get the rest by the time he's 1 year old. :)
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Post by: gertbysea on July 24, 2014, 01:24:00 pm
Mandi we have missed you so much.  Sorry about your split.  You have great kids and you will all survive. Do you think you might be able to spare an hour of so when we come to Hobart in October?  We can all use a hug.

Gert
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Post by: dede on July 24, 2014, 01:27:49 pm
Thanks Gert :) I have cancelled my accommodation for the ThermoFest but I would love to come down for a visit for a few hours to meet all you guys. What would be the best day for me to visit? I will book it in and block that day so I'm not working :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on July 24, 2014, 01:29:38 pm
Lovely to hear from you Mandi, and thank you for your update - it explains why you haven't been around lately. Your birds are gorgeous and very clever by the sounds if it. BTW, your choc chip bickies are still a favourite in our house.
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Post by: judydawn on July 24, 2014, 01:30:14 pm
Thanks for popping in Mandi, often wonder what you are doing and how that caravan is going.  I'm sure you will cope just fine on your own, you've always done jobs around the house that most women would leave for their husbands so apart from the emotional turmoil, everything will be fine I'm sure.  Hope the children are coping well but I daresay now it is going to be difficult for you to get away and join us in Hobart in October?  Wishing you all the best in everything you do and hope that diploma is yours before you know it.  Those clients are very lucky to have someone like you on their side.  Take care  :-* :-*
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Post by: dede on July 24, 2014, 01:38:59 pm
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/24/ate2u2ep.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/24/my3usahy.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/24/y7uqary5.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/24/ujejanad.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/24/5aqa4ebe.jpg)

Here's a few updates of the caravan rebuild process. I love standing back and admiring my work. It's what keeps me going is that feeling of achievement. :) which I'm sure you have all felt no matter how big or small the project. :). I have learnt so much along the way.
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Post by: judydawn on July 24, 2014, 01:43:56 pm
I don't know how you do it Mandi and I take my hat off to you.  Do the children help out in any way?
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Post by: judydawn on July 24, 2014, 01:45:42 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on July 24, 2014, 12:02:25 pm
I finished the Model A budget today. Yay!  ;D :D ;D

You won't know what to do with yourself now Cookie but I think it's time for a bit of 'me time'.
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Post by: dede on July 24, 2014, 01:52:27 pm
The kids are pretty good especially my eldest daughter who helps me out heaps with looking after the younger two when I'm at work, I worked tonight and she cooked tea and cleaned up and put my youngest son to bed. My youngest daughter won't be at school this week because of her leg but hopefully will be back on Monday. As for other chores my eldest 3 often do their own washing including hanging them out bringing them in and folding. They will strip their beds and re make them. Some days I even get my house vacuumed without asking. Most of this has come about from me starting work and not having the time to keep up with everything myself any more. I think it's really doing the kids a world of good because I did everything for them before and they didn't have a chance to even learn to fend for them self. I'm very proud of my kids and what they do to help me out. Life is really good at the moment.
I am having 3 days off starting tomorrow which  I'm really looking forward too. First day will be catching up on a few chores around the house then I will be in the caravan for the other 2 days :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 24, 2014, 01:58:50 pm
That's great to hear Mandi, it certainly makes your life easier.
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Post by: obbie on July 24, 2014, 10:04:15 pm
Glad you are well Mandi, :)
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Post by: Katiej on July 25, 2014, 12:03:31 am
Hi Mandi & nice to see you.

There must be more hours in your day than there are in mine!  You are superwoman  ;D

My TMX is also 3 1/2 years old and it went in for a service a couple of months ago, as I was getting the same 2 errors you mentioned.  All it needed was a small adjustment to the locking mechanism.  It was also given a service, internal clean and the scales were re-calibrated.  It didn't cost very much and I was really happy with the service given.  I hope your TMX comes back quickly and you can get back into cooking.

Take care xx
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Post by: gertbysea on July 25, 2014, 12:12:03 am
Mandi makes me feel like a sloth!

Katie it is great that our Thermomix can be serviced and come back like new. They will rarely become land fill unlike the other  machines. They are built to last generations and worth every penny even though they are overpriced in Australia.

Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on July 25, 2014, 01:25:34 am
What a treat to see your posts Mandi, you are regularly thought of.  It will be lovely to meet you in person in Hobart if you can find and hour or so.  Life does though the odd curved ball but you have fielded it well.  What a lovely family you have. ( not an accident with you as their lovely mother).
I too have had my thermomix about 31/2 years and haven't had an error message yet but won't be too alarmed if it occurs. Thanks for the heads up.
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Post by: Emme on July 25, 2014, 05:59:39 am
Mandi, lovely to catch up with what you are doing.  Have thought of you often and wondered how things were going.  Wishing you well with your course and hope to hear now and then how things are going.  Take care
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Post by: Bedlam on July 25, 2014, 09:16:40 am
Went out to lunch with my DM and DD to celebrate 47 years since we arrived in Australia .   
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Post by: goldfish on July 25, 2014, 09:33:18 am
Congratulations, Bedlam!!! Lovely to be celebrating such a great milestone!! :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 25, 2014, 09:58:39 am
Yes and how lucky are we to have you all  ;D  From where did you originate Denise, I presumed you were an Aussie.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 25, 2014, 10:11:37 am
I'm glad you came to WA Bedlam, we would have missed out if you hadn't.
Mandi it is lovely to hear from you. I have been following your caravan etc on Facebook. Your daughter's birthday cake was lovely. ( I think it was your DD)

This afternoon I had a little excursion to the specialist. He removed a cancer from just above my eyelid, under my brow. I now have a weird looking eye and a gorgeous dressing on it. I would make the perfect pirate. The numbness is beginning to wear off but I don't think it is going to hurt much.
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Post by: obbie on July 25, 2014, 10:27:09 am
take  Cookie.

 I have decided on a 3rd business.
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Post by: dede on July 25, 2014, 10:46:14 am
Yes cookie1 it was the same DD who is now hoping around with crutches who had the recent birthday. :)
I just got a call from thermomix who said my machine is ready to come home and also just needed to be re calibrated and the error messages reset so no big issues thank goodness. The cost was $120 which is cheap (that included freight) oh and they also fixed my 1 bowl that had a slight dent in the lip. So I'm happy. I just have to pay the invoice and I should have it back I'm guessing by Tuesday.
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Post by: dede on July 25, 2014, 10:49:02 am
Oh and today I just brought myself a new dishwasher as my other one broke down again, actually it worked over time and was going for 6 hours while I was at work. I wasn't prepared to have it repaired again.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on July 25, 2014, 11:15:38 am
Hi Mandy great to have you back on board.  I"m sitting by a camp fire outback of Newman WA.
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Post by: dede on July 25, 2014, 11:31:18 am
Wow Aussie Brenda that sounds very relaxing. I certainly wouldn't be camping this time of year in Tassie. We have had some ripper frosts lately. -3 here the other morning when I was at work and my car was out in the open. I literally had to snap my doors open as they were frozen shut :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 25, 2014, 12:09:35 pm
Mandi that looks freezing. WA gets cold but not too cold. I hope your DD recovers soon.
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 25, 2014, 01:51:09 pm
Your caravan work is amazing Mandi. You must be very proud.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 25, 2014, 01:55:38 pm
Brrr.
We were 10 pound poms!  I was 5 years old. I think how brave my folks were , all for a better life for us children . Mum was 26 and Dad 28 with 3 children, I was the eldest. Dad's family were either here or planning to immigrate but Mum left all her family behind. She was the only  daughter of 7 children. 
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Post by: judydawn on July 25, 2014, 02:55:03 pm
Your poor Grandmother Denise.  It must have been hard for her to say goodbye to her only daughter.
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Post by: mab19 on July 26, 2014, 02:30:59 am
How lovely to hear from you Mandi.  I'm amazed at how much you manage to fit into your day.  You really are a wonder woman.  Good luck in your studies.  :)
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Post by: obbie on July 26, 2014, 08:03:33 am
baking birthday cakes for DS

cleaning the house :)
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Post by: achookwoman on July 26, 2014, 11:41:58 pm
Just catching up.   
Nikkit,  at least. Your mum is ok.  That is all that matters.
Dede,  been thinking about you.  Best wishes.
Party last night was a real buzz.  Over 100 oldies all out to have a good time.  Many of the girls had made a special effort and bought the most outragest  outfits from charity shops.  There was music all night with a country and western band and many guests singing.  The food was pretty ordinary.  One woman who ate one of my Florentines,  said she was in heaven.  ;D. Makes me realise what good food we have here.  Will try and post a photo later.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 27, 2014, 12:18:27 am
What a "hoot n nanny"

Gert
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Post by: mab19 on July 27, 2014, 01:43:27 am
Sounds like a fun night Chookie.

Just the normal stuff here.  Did some washing seeing it is sunny outside, maybe it will dry.  Spent some time yesterday clearing out a lot of "stuff" from my sewing room.  At least I have floor space now. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on July 27, 2014, 03:34:57 am
Chookie it sounds like great fun.
Mab I am having big troubles getting my washing dry. I have a dryer but don't really like it. This morning the car club are calling here for morning tea and to see our cars and the teardrop before we go on to another members place for the same and lunch. I have made a batch of scones as it is cool and wet and miserable. Everyone always supplies their own morning tea and lunch so this is a special treat. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/27/8e6adyhy.jpg)

I have put drink coasters everywhere as I don't want people putting their coffee cups on my jarrah table. Mean aren't I?
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Post by: judydawn on July 27, 2014, 04:09:24 am
No Cookie, just being sensible.  People don't think and some will put their hot mugs anywhere.  Nice of you to spoil them with a treat for morning tea, they look lovely.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 27, 2014, 04:54:38 am
That looks so inviting, Cookie. Love it!
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Post by: gertbysea on July 27, 2014, 05:10:30 am
I used to keep a cotton floor rug under my tablecloth. LOL. Then I bought an old blanket and  cut it for my round table . Now. I don't care!

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 27, 2014, 08:38:45 am
Glad you had good fun at the party Chookie. ;D

Great spread for morning tea Cookie.Lucky car club members ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on July 27, 2014, 09:50:57 am
From our place we went on to another. Here is a few of the cars lined up at the next house. As it is a wet day lots of people don't like to get their cars wet so they didn't bring them.
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Post by: judydawn on July 27, 2014, 10:29:30 am
What a show, that looks great Cookie.  Nice of the neighbours to let them park on their lawn too  ;D

We have a friend who restored an old car, he doesn't take it out in the rain either - said the brakes don't work properly when it's wet  ??? :o
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Post by: obbie on July 27, 2014, 10:51:26 am
The old cars look  great
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 27, 2014, 11:19:08 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 27, 2014, 12:18:27 am
What a "hoot n nanny"

Gert
Lol
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 27, 2014, 11:23:59 am
Great photo Cookie.My neighbour owns 1926 Hillman. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on July 27, 2014, 11:50:03 am
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This is one of the Birthday girls,  in her $4.50 OP shop dress.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 27, 2014, 04:22:45 pm
It's a lovely fun dress Chookie.And what a bargain ;D
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Post by: judydawn on July 28, 2014, 01:48:11 am
She looks lovely Chookie and very happy too ;D  It sounded like a great time was had by all.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 28, 2014, 01:50:45 am
That's a great find Chookie. The few times I have looked in op shops they have really scungy clothes. I'm probably looking in the wrong suburbs.
It looks as though a good time was had by all.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on July 28, 2014, 04:21:49 am
Lovely photos ladies  :D
The cars look amazing Cookie and your friends dress gorgeous Chookie. What a bargain!
Filling in passport renewal form online here at the moment then need to get photos before my appointment on Wednesday. I have only one page left but need two facing pages for visa. Annoying as my passport still has 10 months left.
Still cloudy and windy here but no rain. A nice quiet day at home alone  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on July 28, 2014, 06:37:04 am
Sounds perfect MF.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 28, 2014, 09:53:20 pm
I have just caught up with the past week or so on here and so much has been happening. 

Nikkit, everything that has happened sounds terrible, it is such a horrible thing to have to go through.

Mandi, so good to see you here again, especially after the upheaval of the past while.  You sound as if you are happy and your kids are being really supportive and helpful.
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Post by: Nikkit on July 29, 2014, 02:43:00 am
Well I've been awake since 12;30am - just so as I didn't miss hearing the alarm go off at 2;30am this morning. I get the feeling it is going to be a looooong day!

I didn't miss the alarm, we were out the door at 3 and at the International Airport by 3;45 so Miss 12 and 11/12ths could get on the plane to KL then on to Sri Lanka with the Scouts.

She has gone for 10 days, first 3 will be at home stay with the Chief Commissioner of Scouts family over there and then 7 days at the Jamboree with a mere 3000 other Scouts from all over the world!

I am so excited for her, worried, happy, and a little teary that my baby has gone today. (But that could just be due to lack of sleep - I'll be fine tomorrow!!) She looked so grown up and confident as she headed to the check in counter.

She is with a group of 17 others from all over Aus that had been chosen after they had put in their applications, so only a very select few have been taken. Only 7 from WA - so just a weeny bit chuffed too that our girl was picked.

Oh ok...hugely proud and boasting - I admit!  ;D ;D

I bet the next 10 days goes quick.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 29, 2014, 02:46:41 am
Thats fantastic Nikkit, and so you should feel proud.
They may go quick for DD but not so for you, i think!
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Post by: gertbysea on July 29, 2014, 03:19:14 am
How wonderful Nikkit. Spreading her wings as you  would want. Fantastic opportunity and you know damn well why your girl was chosen.

I am so excited for her. Happy jumpy tappy dance.

Our mob certainly have a bunch of talented clever kids. Just like their mothers and the odd father.

Gert
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Post by: goldfish on July 29, 2014, 03:42:41 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on July 29, 2014, 03:19:14 am
How wonderful Nikkit. Spreading her wings as you  would want. Fantastic opportunity and you know damn well why your girl was chosen.

I am so excited for her. Happy jumpy tappy dance.

Our mob certainly have a bunch of talented clever kids. Just like their mothers and the odd father.

Gert

 . . . and ditto . .!!   ;D ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on July 29, 2014, 03:42:56 am
That's fantastic, Nikkit!! She is as talented as her fabulous mummy 👏👏👏👏
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Post by: judydawn on July 29, 2014, 05:14:24 am
I'm pleased for you both Nikkit, a great experience for DD.  I hope you both get through the ensuing days easily, what am emotional reunion it will be on her return.
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Post by: Nikkit on July 29, 2014, 05:38:12 am
Awwwwww you lot got me all teary again  :-)) :'(

I think I need sleep!   :-))

Thank you for all your lovely words though Denise, Gert, goldfish, BZB and Judy. Means a lot  :D  :-* :-*

By the schedule she has just landed in KL for a couple hours stop over and then onto Colombo. She had a big training session at Muay Thai last night and was a bit sore this morning, so I bet she'll be doing some walking to get the kinks out now after sitting for 5 odd hours.

We really do have such an amazing life where we can teach our babies so many things and then give them so many awesome opportunities. I can't wait til she gets home and tells us all the stories and experiences she had.

I'll make the days go by Judy, plenty to do....like the overdue BAS I am trying to tackle at the moment.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 29, 2014, 06:09:49 am
Nikkit that is so wonderful. Congratulations on having such a wonderful daughter. She will have a wonderful time. Naturally you will miss her. Time for you to do the BAS statement.

I didn't get up as early as Nikkit but am in the middle of a full day, though not as exciting. Mammogram at 9, podiatrist at , 11.20. That gave me time to bank some car club money. This afternoon to the Dr for the hip and then to get my stitches out at the specialist.
Then tomorrow off to a Comfort Class at Tenina's. I just enjoy attending them.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on July 29, 2014, 06:31:32 am
Tomorrow sounds much better Cookie, relax and enjoy.
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Post by: Emme on July 29, 2014, 06:41:46 am
Nikkit, how wonderful for your DD and you have every right to feel proud.   Well done and I am sure thoroughly deserved.  Would love to hear more

Cookie, hope all goes well for you   :-*

Have finally been able to log on here, terrible wind storms, house is still standing with no damage but a lot of trees down. Apparently they are saying a mini tornado went through further down the coast.    Power keeps going off so have to make the most of it.  Pouring with rain  so if any one wants some can send plenty.
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Post by: mab19 on July 29, 2014, 07:18:59 am
How wonderful for your DD Nikkit.  I'm sure she will have a wonderful time.  I remember my days as a guide and then leader and the fun times we had.  Where did those years go !!!!!

I had my hair cut this afternoon and my hairdresser has a salon at her home which is on the top of a hill.  The wind was so strong that it almost blew me over.  Didn't do a lot for the hair do either.
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Post by: judydawn on July 29, 2014, 07:31:54 am
Just watching it on the news at the moment Marie, stay safe.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 29, 2014, 08:50:23 am
What a wonderful experience for your DD Nikkit. I bet Chiili will keep your spirits up while your DD is away. ;) :D

I hope you are sailing through your appointments Cookie ;)

Take care and stay safe Marie. :-* :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on July 29, 2014, 09:33:30 am
Marie that sounds terrifying. All home now. A CT scan tomorrow for the hip/back and stitches are out. It was a basal cell carcinoma but is all gone now. Very pleased and ready for Tenina's class tomorrow morning.

Gert, sleep well, that is a very early start.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on July 29, 2014, 11:52:12 am
Safe travels Gert.

What a fabulous opportunity for your daughter Nikkit. She will learn and experience so much.

Cookie glad the carcinoma has gone. Scary things they can be. Enjoy the class tomorrow.
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Post by: Emme on July 30, 2014, 09:58:24 am
Cookie, hope you enjoyed Tenina's class.  
Having to batton down the hatches again, another rough night ahead so they are forecasting.  Had no power last night so expecting to lose it again.  Hope it is not too bad.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 30, 2014, 11:41:27 am
Finally had our end of placement meeting.  We have said we will make ourselves available after our Tassie holiday.  I know crazy, just feel a need. This time I will NOT take more than 2 siblings.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 30, 2014, 12:38:41 pm
You must be a little selfish Bedlam and think of yourself and your family.

I went to Tenina's class this morning and loved it. Caught up with Jeninwa there which was fantastic. This afternoon I had a CT scan.

Marie batten down the hatches. The weather sounds horrid.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 30, 2014, 12:50:03 pm
I hope you are safe Marie and didn't lose power again, :-*

Enjoy your holiday first Denise then enjoy whatever comes your way.You have a big heart lovely lady :-* :-*
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Post by: judydawn on July 30, 2014, 01:53:26 pm
Yes, you are too kind Denise (Bedlam).

Hope all is well Cookie  :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 30, 2014, 08:16:58 pm
It's been another glorious day here in the UK and the Agapanthus are flowering at the moment.This one is called Black Panther.For some reason it doesn't flower every year like the white and ordinary blue ones :-\
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Post by: obbie on July 30, 2014, 09:49:51 pm
take care Marie. :)
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Post by: Nikkit on July 30, 2014, 11:40:09 pm
Miss 12 in Sri Lanka is doing good, we got news last night that she is having a blast, it is hot, so are the curries and she's been eating them with her leader and having watery eyes and red faces!
Last night they were going to be swimming at a rooftop restaurant.

I was surprised to hear anything, as usually we don't get any news at all - but no news is good news! Although we were chuffed that we did get a little snippet last night  ;D

And yes CC - Chilli is keeping the spirits up. I'll do an update in the pet section soon. He is growing heaps!
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Post by: judydawn on July 31, 2014, 12:43:05 am
It's always good to hear from family when they're away Nikkit, just a quick message to say they arrived or all is well is all that's needed to keep us parents happy (it also applies when our married children go away ;D).

Gorgeous colour Denise, I've not seen that dark one before.
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Post by: dede on July 31, 2014, 11:03:34 am
What a horrible day we have had here in Tassie. Oh my goodness I hate the strong wind. Terrible that one poor lady was killed by a falling limb :( very sad.
My daughter had an appointment at the orthopedic clinic this afternoon which I almost postponed, but luckily the wind calmed down enough for me to feel safe to drive. The caravan that is only half a caravan under our carport covered with a huge tarp didn't look like moving at all (must be built well ;) ).  My poor birds in the aviary wouldn't of had much fun though. One aviary moved but luckily didn't topple. The wind is starting to pick up again now. Hope it's not too bad though over night.

Hope everyone else in Tassie is keeping safe.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 31, 2014, 11:29:14 am
It sounds very bad Mandi.Take care and keep safe :-*
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Post by: judydawn on July 31, 2014, 11:31:33 am
Stay safe Mandi, I think we are in for a woolly night here to, especially in the hills but probably not as bad as Tassie.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 31, 2014, 12:39:15 pm
Take care Mandi and Marie. The winds sound horrid. Judy I hope yours isn't too bad. Stay safe all of you.

I've had almost a full day at home today, it has been lovely. Tomorrow is the hairdresser for the am and a meeting in the pm.
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 31, 2014, 01:42:17 pm
Take care tassie girls. The weather sounds terrible down your way. Be safe xox
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Post by: Bedlam on July 31, 2014, 01:51:04 pm
After much deliberation I joined the 12WBT today.  I have been trying to lose a few and get a lot fitter but lacking motivation.  I thought about not bothering because our 3 weeks in Tassie is at the end but it will be worth having better fitness while there, I think...hope!
Sorry for my comment in the last thread Adelaide girls, didn't realise there is bad weather. Take care Tassie people also.
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Post by: judydawn on July 31, 2014, 01:53:04 pm
Good luck with the programme Denise.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 31, 2014, 01:55:37 pm
I will need it Judy, I am not very fit.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 01, 2014, 12:55:19 pm
Haircut this morning and a budget meeting this afternoon.
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Post by: Emme on August 02, 2014, 12:19:42 am
CC, that flower is gorgeous  ;D

Nikkit, so glad your DD is having a great time.  :)

Storms have passed and we are okay here, not too much damage.  Power is back on and hoping it stays on.  May even get some cooking done today.    Quite cold today but clear sky and sunny. 
Bedlam, I am sure you can do it, good luck.   :)

Cookie, good luck with the budget meeting.
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Post by: obbie on August 02, 2014, 04:24:36 am
did 3 hours of office work this morning, while DH stayed home and cleaned the whole house with the kids. ;D

all happy
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Post by: judydawn on August 02, 2014, 04:43:52 am
Sounds good to me Robyn, I'd much rather be doing office work than house cleaning ;D
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Post by: astarra on August 02, 2014, 06:06:46 am
Cleaning, cooking and gardening here - oh and spent a couple of hours playing outside with the girls!!  ;D
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Post by: obbie on August 02, 2014, 07:13:49 am
yes Judy, I am not supposed to do much still got to take it easy. :)
My house looks great.  he is now do the grocery shopping..
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Post by: cookie1 on August 02, 2014, 08:02:08 am
He sounds worth hanging onto Robyn. Could you perhaps get a housekeeper?

This morning DD and I were spoiled we had a makeover. She looks lovely and I have shown improvement. We had our makeup done and our nails. DD also had her hair done. Mine is to short to do much with. I love my red nails. It is years since I painted my finger nails. The trouble is it will soon chip when I do some housework.
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Post by: judydawn on August 02, 2014, 08:23:04 am
I love pamper sessions Cookie, your nails look gorgeous - that's the colour I usually have when my nails are in good condition.  Normally I have housewife hands though.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 02, 2014, 09:45:05 am
Me too Judy. I have some bits to hand wash and other jobs to do, but they can wait until tomorrow. I want to admire my nails for a while. The woman that did DD's nails said this was too bright and did hers an orange colour. The lass that did mine didn't say anything except they looked lovely when she had finished.
My skin cancer scar could hardly be seen so it was ready to be made over too. I ended up buying some mauve eye shadows and an orange shade of blush. I have always worn a pink shade so this is a little different.
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Post by: troupie on August 02, 2014, 10:57:12 am
Cookie your nails look beautiful; hope it was for a special occasion. Mine are so chipped and broken from housework. It is so nice to be spoilt now and again.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 02, 2014, 12:25:14 pm
No troupie. DD had just arranged for us to have a make over this morning. We are all glamorised and no where to go. I don't mind though. I'm sitting here typing admiring my nails. She is going out tomorrow so will be able to utilise any new skills she learned.
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Post by: judydawn on August 02, 2014, 12:33:31 pm
I had a visit from Trudy and her DH this morning - she came to collect her QJ book won in the last competition whilst she was overseas.  Lovely to catch up with them, both looking fit and healthy after their lovely holiday.
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Post by: Bedlam on August 02, 2014, 01:16:58 pm
Nice to be spoilt Cookie.
DD and I went to the city to find me an outfit for a nieces wedding in a couple of weeks.  Afraid we came home empty handed and me exhausted. I'm afraid I haven't got an easy body to dress!  Better get out there again tomorrow.
Sound of music sounded good Judy.
Few nips for you Gert, hope you are feeling cosy now.
Obbie, lucky you with DH cleaning the house. I came home to pumpkin soup so no complaints here either.
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Post by: obbie on August 03, 2014, 06:32:25 am
i had my nails done again today, love Gel nails. just made 3 batches of choc chip cookies, and a fruit slice.

dh cleans faster than me, and better
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Post by: Juliette .. thermoknicks on August 04, 2014, 01:38:21 am
Took it easy today.. I suffer from chronic pain from trapped sciatic nerve (amongst a plethora of other nagging complaints).. Hubby wanted some bread made, so told him it was a DIY day, and he did! it turned out lovely .. he was so proud and gave most of it away lol i think i have 2 rolls left,  but it kept him busy and away from the TV remote for a while .. so now i have made him sherif of  bread making duties.. gives me some space... and time to put my feet up. :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 04, 2014, 01:42:21 am
 :D :D  You now have a bread maker on tap Juliette, well done to your DH. Bet he was very proud of himself, bread making is so satisfying.  Maybe he will now want to try other things.  Sorry to hear you have health problems.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 04, 2014, 05:48:14 am
Ouch Juliette, I have been through that and it hurts a lot.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 05, 2014, 12:35:20 am
It's 7.35am and I am sitting in the Qantas lounge at Perth airport. Lots of fifo people here.
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Post by: Emme on August 05, 2014, 01:00:53 am
Cookie, safe travels, have a great time  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 05, 2014, 01:24:04 am
Enjoy your break and the shopping Cookie.
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Post by: jeninwa on August 05, 2014, 01:36:32 am
Enjoy your time away cookie.
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Post by: Katj on August 05, 2014, 01:41:05 am
I have been busy babysitting my 2 beautiful Grandchildren. DD has had 3rd baby, a beautiful boy. They are all back home and happy. Rest day for me today, well not actually resting, catching up on undone things.lol :)
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Post by: Nikkit on August 05, 2014, 02:39:48 am
Happy Holidays Cookie

Congrats on a new grandy Katj
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Post by: gertbysea on August 05, 2014, 02:47:38 am
Quote from: cookie1 on August 05, 2014, 12:35:20 am
It's 7.35am and I am sitting in the Qantas lounge at Perth airport. Lots of fifo people here.
I need to catch up. Where are ya going cookie. I am happy to be back in Qld.

Gert
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Post by: astarra on August 05, 2014, 06:09:23 am
Congrats on the new arrival Katj  :-*
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Post by: judydawn on August 05, 2014, 07:02:14 am
Congratulations to the family on a new arrival Katj.

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Post by: obbie on August 05, 2014, 07:28:45 am
congrats on the new baby Katj.

Buying heaps of lollies today.......
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 05, 2014, 08:21:13 am
Have a great time Cookie :-* :-*

I hope you have got home safely Gert :-*

Congrats on the arrival of your new GS Katj. ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on August 05, 2014, 09:11:40 am
Congratulations Katj.
Robyn why are you buying lots of lollies?

Gert DD and I flew to Melbourne today. I didn't say anything earlier as our family haven't had much luck with holidays this year. We are now here and happily settled into the hotel. Have been out to check the Emporium, which is in the old Myer building. It looks quite nice. Walked around a bit. I bought a Karen Slaughter book I haven't read as we are going to listen to her speak Thursday.
Tomorrow we go out to Adriano Zumbo's shop and check out the goodies.
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Post by: droverjess on August 05, 2014, 09:19:52 am
Have a great time cookie.
You deserve it.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 05, 2014, 09:38:24 am
Have a lovely holiday, Cookie. You totally deserve it xx
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Post by: Katj on August 05, 2014, 11:21:54 am
Thanks for your congratulatory messages ladies. Got heaps of chores done today, amazing what a beautiful sunny day can do for the soul.
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Post by: troupie on August 05, 2014, 11:28:26 am
Enjoy your holiday Cookie and have fun in Adriano's shop; Wow! I have seen him on the TV and his cakes. Come home with lots of new ideas for recipes.
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Post by: Katiej on August 05, 2014, 12:23:36 pm
Enjoy your holiday Cookie & DD!
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 05, 2014, 12:25:14 pm
Have a great holiday cookie.
Congratulations Katj.
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Post by: Bedlam on August 05, 2014, 12:37:37 pm
Well deserved holiday for you Jean, enjoy.
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Post by: goldfish on August 05, 2014, 01:05:49 pm
Cookie... Safe travels and have a super time! Nothing like a change of  scenery to recharge the batteries!! :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 06, 2014, 04:16:08 am
Have a great time cookie you deserve it.  :D

GS 11 was hospitalised over the weekend with the worst asthma attack that he has experienced. Was in hospital on steroids, oxygen and nebuliser and had a 24 hour nurse. It was very scary as his heart rate was racing and his lips had turned blue and was severely struggling for breath. He is on the mend now and was discharged late yesterday. He is here with me today as my DD does payroll on a Wednesday and had to go to work. Lovely to have him and see him with colour in his face and appetite back. He had been sleeping over at a friends house on Friday and they had no experience with asthma and just thought he had a bad cough.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 06, 2014, 04:36:19 am
Poor kid. Glad he got to the hospital. That is very scary.  He is in good hands.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on August 06, 2014, 04:43:47 am
That's no good MF, glad to hear he is much better now. 
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 06, 2014, 04:47:45 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 06, 2014, 04:36:19 am
Poor kid. Glad he got to the hospital. That is very scary.  He is in good hands.

Gert

Was scary Gert and wouldn't have gotten that bad had he been home as his parents would have picked it up straight away. It was so bad that his ventolin puffer was doing nothing for his lungs but increasing his heart rate. All good now and the hospital gave him an asthma prevention plan. He is sitting out in the sunshine playing on his ipad.

How does it feel to be back in lovely warm Cairns? How did DH cope without you?
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 06, 2014, 04:51:39 am
Quote from: judydawn on August 06, 2014, 04:43:47 am
That's no good MF, glad to hear he is much better now. 

Thanks Judy it was very worrying at the time.
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Post by: obbie on August 06, 2014, 04:56:57 am
Glad he is better MF
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Post by: gertbysea on August 06, 2014, 05:12:33 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on August 06, 2014, 04:47:45 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 06, 2014, 04:36:19 am
Poor kid. Glad he got to the hospital. That is very scary.  He is in good hands.

Gert

Was scary Gert and wouldn't have gotten that bad had he been home as his parents would have picked it up straight away. It was so bad that his ventolin puffer was doing nothing for his lungs but increasing his heart rate. All good now and the hospital gave him an asthma prevention plan. He is sitting out in the sunshine playing on his ipad.

How does it feel to be back in lovely warm Cairns? How did DH cope without you?

House was clean. Dog not so much. Only had to throw out some vegetables so all in all not bad.

An asthma plan is good for the 11 year old.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 06, 2014, 05:27:46 am
Glad to hear the house was clean and Jaxon still alive  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on August 06, 2014, 06:19:12 am
MF how terrifying for you.

We slept in this morning as we were still on WA time. Had breakfast at the hotel, caught a tram out to Zumbo's. had a coffee and zonut and another cake to share. Then walked a couple of kms to Lux Bite and had to have another coffee and cake. Such effort required. We then caught a tram to Swan St where we went to Diane Ferrari outlet and I bought 2 more pairs of shoes, DD bought 4 I think!  From there we walked to Bridge Road and the Bendon outlet. I bought a couple of bras and DD heaps of underclothes. Then to Stephanie Alexander's Richmond Cafe (?) and we shared a delicious freekah, pomegranate and whatever salad. Then back to the city.

A little rest and then walking to lots of book shops. My hip is holding up fairly well.
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Post by: judydawn on August 06, 2014, 08:02:36 am
It sounds like a full on day Chookie, a nice way to keep fit.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 06, 2014, 08:27:03 am
Sounds like you and DD have had a wonderful day shopping  cookie and lots of walking to burn off all the yummy cakes etc.
Hope you both continue having fun. Mother daughter time is very special  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 06, 2014, 08:47:00 am
A very frightening time for your GS and family MF.So pleased that he has made a full recovery and is resting at yours.

Great to hear you are back home Gert :-*

What a fabulous time you are having Cookie. ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 06, 2014, 03:12:30 pm
MF, so glad your GS is better. I would have freaked out 😱😱

Melbourne is so much fun, Cookie. Perth is not bad at the moment though. Feels like autumn or spring with the gorgeous sunshine the past few days 😄😃
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Post by: mab19 on August 07, 2014, 02:21:50 am
MF, so glad your GS is better.

Cookie, it sounds like you are having a wonderful time :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 07, 2014, 07:55:20 am
Thanks ladies he is with me again today and breathing more normally today

A wet day here so we didn't go out. My plan was to go to the zoo with young GK's but as GS 11 was not at school I couldn't have taken them there even if the weather was fine. Went for lunch at DIL's house as two of my other young GK's don't have any kindly or anything today so the little ones  all had fun.
Planning a cooking day tomorrow but who knows as my plans always seem to change  :(
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Post by: cookie1 on August 07, 2014, 11:38:51 am
It mizzled on us this morning!  What a lovely word. We went out to Chadstone Shopping Centre today. Had a lovely walk round and stopped at Wagamama for lunch. It was lovely.
When we came back into the CBD had a coffee and pain killers for the older one of us.  :-\ we had an early snack dinner at the Emporium and walked up to the Athenium library to listen to Karen Slaughter speak. I was a bit peeved as we had been told 6 sharp and then it was 6.35pm. I really enjoyed listening to her but felt that the person asking the questions was a bit FIGJAM. I hope that is not too naughty to say on the forum. I really enjoyed her latest book Cop Town.  
We have some lovely raspberries and blueberries to snack on tonight with a small glass of cider to two.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 07, 2014, 11:50:12 am
I had to google FIGJAM Cookie LOL.It was new to me :D :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on August 07, 2014, 12:31:00 pm
 ;D ;D a bit naughty, but an apt description of this lady.
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Post by: judydawn on August 07, 2014, 12:37:19 pm
Off to google it myself LOL

Ooh umm, wasn't expecting that LOL.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on August 07, 2014, 01:35:31 pm
 :D :D ;)
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Post by: Bedlam on August 07, 2014, 01:45:03 pm
Norma,how frightening for you all.  I am pleased all is good now.
Cookie, sounds like my kind of holiday, lots of coffee and cake. Have fun.
Gert, glad you are home safe and warm,
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Post by: Emme on August 08, 2014, 01:02:43 am
MF, so glad GS is okay, thank goodness.

Cookie, so glad you are enjoying yourself, yes, there are some people like that  :D ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 08, 2014, 01:19:13 am
Thanks Marie and Denise. All good now.

Silly me rushing around just now  tidying up before my cleaner arrives . Why do we all do this?
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Post by: obbie on August 08, 2014, 02:44:09 am
MF, relax, don't clean up for the cleaner.

FIGJAM, I  have not heard that for ages... :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 08, 2014, 03:43:06 am
I think we mostly all do that MF, it's more putting things away to give them a clean run with the duster and vacuum cleaner most of the time.
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Post by: Nikkit on August 08, 2014, 03:49:21 am
Love that expression Cookie! It is very apt for some people  ;D

Have been and picked up Miss 12 from the airport, she is home from Sri Lanka.  I got there on time to see the sign saying "flight delayed". Not a good feeling with the flight (not Malaysian) coming from Kuala Lumpur! My heart was happy when the sign finally said "landed".

So good to see her, had to go via hubby at work so he could see his girl too, he couldn't wait until tonight!

I have started her washing (overly toxic items have been binned!) she has had a shower, drank "real" water, has been to "my toilet" (they were not good over there apparently) used "beautiful toilet paper" and now after some tears I've sent her off to bed. She hasn't slept properly since 6am yesterday morning!  :o Poor kid.

 
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 08, 2014, 04:05:59 am
Hahaha. Glad she is home safe, Nikkit. The things kids take for granted are revealed when they go to less fortunate countries 😄😃
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Post by: judydawn on August 08, 2014, 04:34:56 am
Glad she is back home Nik, bet she appreciates more than ever now that what we consider normal is indeed luxurious after being to other countries ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on August 08, 2014, 05:45:41 am
All good Nikkit. Great experience for her.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on August 08, 2014, 08:21:12 am
You can relax  now Nikkit. She is home safely. It sounds as though her experience has been wonderful and a learning curve.

We had a bit of a sleep in, had a late breakfast and wondered down to the DFO. It was a bit of a walk for people with silly hips/ backs. We stopped off at Crown for lunch, came back and DD wanted to explore UNIQLO. It is a Japanese store. It was good. We are going back so that she can buy a few things.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 08, 2014, 08:49:58 am
Great news that your DD is back and enjoying her "home comforts" again Nikkit :D  I bet Chilli was pleased to see her ;)
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Post by: Bedlam on August 08, 2014, 09:14:22 am
Quote from: Mama Fergie on August 08, 2014, 01:19:13 am
Thanks Marie and Denise. All good now.

Silly me rushing around just now  tidying up before my cleaner arrives . Why do we all do this?

I tell my family they can't clean if it's not tidy!

Nikkit, pleased DD is home safe and enjoying the simple pleasures. Lucky girl to have had the opportunity.
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Post by: Emme on August 08, 2014, 10:08:43 am
Nikkit, glad DD is home safe. A wonderful experience for her and am sure she will have some tales to tell and will definitely appreciate things at home for a while at least.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on August 09, 2014, 07:32:51 am
It's National Book Shop Day today so DD and I visited as many as we could. In Melbourne, Carlton and Fitzroy. Dymocks in the city had people dressed up and were making a really big deal with it. Readings had a monster visitor. Naturally we had to support them.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 10, 2014, 09:56:13 am
I've poached a couple of photos from DD to put up here. Today we had coffee at Koko Black. A lovely place on Collins St.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/10/py5u2ybe.jpg)
These are the photos from our visit to the N2 place for ice cream. So lovely. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/10/8ada9eze.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/10/9y2e5eba.jpg)

Also the original T2. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/10/8aquve4e.jpg)
We were lucky, an older car went by as it was taken.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 10, 2014, 09:57:54 am
Oh! Cookie lovely photos and great to "see"' where you have been and eaten ;) ;D
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Post by: droverjess on August 11, 2014, 08:28:01 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on August 10, 2014, 09:57:54 am
Oh! Cookie lovely photos and great to "see"' where you have been and eaten ;) ;D

Not sure what I feel about the syringes......
A baker used pipettes in his showstopper challenge in the great British bake off this week for make your own lemon drizzle mini cakes. Mary berry thought it was too medical. 
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 11, 2014, 09:07:00 am
Good eyes dj, I didn't even notice the syringes in the photo, I've also never had anything like that before, great photos cookie xx
haven't been able to get on here much, life gets busier the older my kids get I do wish the days would slow down :o
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Post by: cookie1 on August 11, 2014, 09:13:08 am
I can quite understand your feelings DJ. I'm not even sure how I feel about it. Not really comfortable with the fact that they are used. However it does give a lovely squirt of chocolate into the ice cream, but I'm sure they could perhaps do it some other way. DD said I was being silly, but then she sees them all the time.

We had another enjoyable day. Spent it in the CBD. This morning we spent at Melbourne Central and then the Emporium. Had a light lunch at the Emporium about 2. Dinner in the hotel tonight as it is too cold for us woosy West Aussies to go out.  :D then somehow fit all the shopping into our bags. We will be home tomorrow afternoon.
At Melbourne Central we watched the pocket watch chime. It is really interesting, as after it chimes the hour, the bottom lowers down and plays Waltzing Matilda while birds, and elves pretend to play. Very nice. I have never been aware of it before.
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Post by: judydawn on August 11, 2014, 09:28:02 am
On our first trip to Melbourne many years ago, that was one of the first things on our list to see Cookie, it's great.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 11, 2014, 09:42:00 am
I have often passed the Koko Black place on Collins Street, but never gone in, it does look lovely inside.

Where is the N2 ice cream shop?  Never heard of it before, but looks interesting.
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Post by: Nikkit on August 11, 2014, 11:15:29 am
Thanks ladies, we're somewhat back to normal now. Miss 12 slept for 14 hours the first night! I woke her up as I wanted her to get back into "our time". She's good now, and remembering snippets of her trip here and there. It certainly was an experience and was asked by the leader to go to Singapore for the Jamboree next year!

She loves curries, but has requested no curries for a few days!

Cookie - looks and sounds as though you are having a fab trip. Reminds me of 3 days I had in Melbourne years ago with my Mum, we ate, drank, shopped, ate drank and shopped and had to come home for a rest!
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Post by: cookie1 on August 11, 2014, 11:35:49 am
That is exactly it Nikkit.
Marina the N2 shop is in Brunswick St, Fitzroy. It's fairly small but the ice cream is lovely.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 12, 2014, 09:20:42 am
Your trip sounds fabulous, Cookie 😄

Busy Tuesday, with lots of to-ing and fro-ing. Farewell dinner for Japanese exchange students at school tonight.

I had planned to make Gert's pizza bases for the dinner. The weather was quite cloudy and cool in the morning. Made the dough after morning school run and proofed it in the car.

Brought Mr Dough along for drive to shop for grocery shopping. It loved the cosiness of the car, and rose to the occasion 😁😝
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Post by: judydawn on August 12, 2014, 09:36:11 am
Great idea BZB.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 12, 2014, 09:41:02 am
Quote from: cookie1 on August 11, 2014, 11:35:49 am
Marina the N2 shop is in Brunswick St, Fitzroy. It's fairly small but the ice cream is lovely.

Thanks, that is very handy ... just around the corner from our shop!
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Post by: droverjess on August 12, 2014, 09:44:46 am
Quote from: BeezeeBee on August 12, 2014, 09:20:42 am

Brought Mr Dough along for drive to shop for grocery shopping. It loved the cosiness of the car, and rose to the occasion 😁😝

Hilarious
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Post by: gertbysea on August 12, 2014, 12:14:42 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on August 12, 2014, 09:44:46 am
Quote from: BeezeeBee on August 12, 2014, 09:20:42 am

Brought Mr Dough along for drive to shop for grocery shopping. It loved the cosiness of the car, and rose to the occasion 😁😝

Hilarious


Roaring with laughter.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on August 12, 2014, 01:13:26 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on August 12, 2014, 09:41:02 am
Quote from: cookie1 on August 11, 2014, 11:35:49 am
Marina the N2 shop is in Brunswick St, Fitzroy. It's fairly small but the ice cream is lovely.

Thanks, that is very handy ... just around the corner from our shop!

If I had known I would have dropped in and you could have had an ice cream too. Next time?

BZB I'm glad your dough rose in the car.
We flew home today. The wind was so strong we got home an entire hour early. DH was very surprised to get a call and hear we were at the airport so early. I slept most of the way home.  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 12, 2014, 03:21:38 pm
Glad you arrived home safely cookie, it was very windy today.
mugsy here put her hand up to cover the new reading books for Lilys class so today I've covered 44 books with contact, I now hate contact >:(
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 12, 2014, 09:21:20 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on August 12, 2014, 01:13:26 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on August 12, 2014, 09:41:02 am
Quote from: cookie1 on August 11, 2014, 11:35:49 am
Marina the N2 shop is in Brunswick St, Fitzroy. It's fairly small but the ice cream is lovely.

Thanks, that is very handy ... just around the corner from our shop!

If I had known I would have dropped in and you could have had an I scream too. Next time?

BZB I'm glad your dough rose in the car.
We flew home today. The wind was so strong we got home an entire hour early. DH was very surprised to get a call and hear we were at the airport so early. I slept most of the way home.  :D

Sounds like a brilliant trip home and, yes, I would love to join you for an I scream at any time, just let me know when you are next in the area.
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Post by: obbie on August 12, 2014, 09:44:35 pm
love it BZB :)
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Post by: droverjess on August 12, 2014, 10:39:54 pm
Had a sit down this afternoon and finished joining my crochet blanket (afghan).
Now have to run in a lot of ends!  This one has taken over a year to do and is a belated wedding present, it got too big to be portable. So belated that the first baby is a few months old!

Have already started knitting pieces for the next one. Very good occupation for waiting at hospital appointments, and this next one is portable at the moment. Don't know who it's for, whoever needs it by the time it is finished. It might take years.

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Post by: judydawn on August 12, 2014, 11:54:38 pm
It sounds a good way to keep yourself occupied DJ and I'm sure your blankets are appreciated by the recipients no matter when they receive them.  I hope DH is doing OK.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 13, 2014, 04:40:46 am
Hugs DJ.
Yes Marina, I'll will let you know and we can meet for that I scream, or even an icecream if I remember to look at spelling before I post. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

I saw the specialist for my hip/back/ leg this morning. I can now say it is back. Apparently old age is hitting me and my spine has narrowed and is pinching on several nerves to my leg. My option is to do nothing, or have an operation. So at the moment I have decided to do nothing until it gets so bad that it hurts all day and minimise my walking so that I don't do too much in one day. eg going to Melbourne. I'll see how that goes. It's like back to front sciatica as it's the front of my leg. I always knew I was a back to front kinda gal. :D :D :-))
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Post by: jeninwa on August 13, 2014, 04:49:38 am
That so funny BZB
Got home this morning and no internet don't you just hate it, we I do I have email to send, banking to do, guess I might have to do some housework but first I'm having a quick forum look on my phone.
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Post by: jeninwa on August 13, 2014, 05:01:10 am
Cookie I feel for you, I suffered for years with a bad back, and sciatica, would seeing a physio help?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 13, 2014, 09:37:59 am
Sorry to hear that it's your back Cookie.Hopefully you can manage the pain until other steps need to be taken.Just take care :-* :-*
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Post by: judydawn on August 13, 2014, 10:02:23 am
You love your holidays Cookie, this is going to have a big effect on what you can and cannot do.  Wishing you well in managing this problem until such time as you have the op. xx
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Post by: Bedlam on August 13, 2014, 10:20:53 am
Nice to know what the problem is Cookie.  Good to know there is something you can do when the time comes.
DJ, a fantastic way to while away the time. Love to you x
BZB, our comedian!
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 13, 2014, 10:39:39 am
Thanks for the laugh BZB.
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Post by: Nikkit on August 13, 2014, 10:46:39 am
I finally did the First Aid course I threatened to do 18 months ago!

Easy peasy, passed no worries. I am now full bottle and I hope I don't have to use it!!

The hardest bit was driving into the city (took 1 1/2 hours to do 45km :o :o ) and finding a parking spot.

And I was pleasantly surprised that after 5 minutes of looking through photographs for my car (the "new" way to park and pay  ??? ) it only cost me $15.70 for 7 hours parking.  :P I was expecting it to be more.  And lucky I had a credit card as the machine didn't take cash!

I hope I don't have to go back into the city for at least another 3 years. My head is aching and the first beer went down way too quick, might have to go find another one  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 13, 2014, 10:53:39 am
Well done Nik, nice to have that under your belt. 
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Post by: cookie1 on August 13, 2014, 11:38:56 am
Quote from: jeninwa on August 13, 2014, 05:01:10 am
Cookie I feel for you, I suffered for years with a bad back, and sciatica, would seeing a physio help?

Apparently not Jeninwa. I was told that exercise, chiro, nor physio would help as it was degenerative.

Congratulations Nikkit. You did well with your parking. It cost us $7.80 for 2 hours in West Perth this morning.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 13, 2014, 12:06:54 pm
Well done Nikkit. Poor you cookie. Eventually you will have to do "it" but for now just cope.

It costs me 70 cents an hour in Cairns if I can't find a freebie.

Gert
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 13, 2014, 09:48:48 pm
Bad backs are such a curse, Cookie, I do hope you can manage until such time as you can receive successful treatment to help you cope.  I can only imagine what you must be going through.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 14, 2014, 03:04:58 am
You are all very kind. Thanks.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 14, 2014, 04:53:08 am
Poor you, Cookie. I've got a bad back too, with teensy slipped discs in 3 spots. Can't stand too long. Need comfortable shoes with proper support in the house, or my back would hurt more. Chiro didn't help at all.

Hugs xxx
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Post by: cookie1 on August 14, 2014, 05:48:19 am
Poor us. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Fortunately or unfortunately, I'm not sure which, my caught nerves make me limp. The pain is in my thigh mainly and then it goes numb. I saw it all on the scans and it was fully explained to me. I really appreciated it as I like to know what is wrong. This morning DH helped me shop. Never again, I would rather have pain in my leg. Then he dropped the bocconcinni when we were putting it away. He is not a good shopper. :-\ :-\
Take care BZB.
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Post by: djinni373 on August 14, 2014, 06:39:31 am
Quote from: cookie1 on August 14, 2014, 05:48:19 am
This morning DH helped me shop. Never again, I would rather have pain in my leg. Then he dropped the bocconcinni when we were putting it away. He is not a good shopper. :-\ :-\
Take care BZB.

Oh now I have spots of tea on my screen ;D After enduring enjoying DH's assistance around the house for the past year or so, I know exactly what you mean Cookie  ;D

Don't know if this is useful but a friend with sciatica gets some relief by doing restorative yoga (and I do it to keep my neck in reasonable working order). Restorative yoga is much gentler that mainstream yoga but it was tricky to find a teacher that suited us.

Take care of yourselves BZB and Cookie .
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Post by: judydawn on August 14, 2014, 06:43:49 am
Food shopping is strictly a female chore in my house, always has been and always will be.  A lesson learned Cookie LOL.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 14, 2014, 06:55:13 am
Cookie my DH has been retired for 25 years. Nuff said. At least yours can cook!

I hope the damn nerve thing settles.

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on August 14, 2014, 09:26:00 am
Hugs to you cookie.... Am sorry to read this....
Every sympathy with a bad back...
One's back is the js the centre of everything...
Take care and the shopping post made me laugh...
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Post by: Bedlam on August 14, 2014, 02:39:58 pm
Poor you Cookie, sounds awful. I certainly can sympathise having suffered sciatica.  Bless DH at least he tries.
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Post by: Nikkit on August 15, 2014, 02:11:31 am
I never take my hubby shopping for food. He is hopeless. If he has eaten he has no enthusiasm for helping me decide on food for the week, "I am not hungry, how can I know what to get so we eat for the next week?"  ??? :-)) :P
And if he hasn't eaten the trolley gets filled with so much cr@p food that I'm flat out emptying it as we go while he's tossing it in!
Plus he complains loudly about the price of everything (sooooo embarrassing) and it just takes 17 times longer than it should.

He is very very good at unloading the car and putting the food on the bench and heading out to the shed.

Hugs to you Cookie - hope you can manage the pain. Take care of yourself.
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Post by: judydawn on August 15, 2014, 08:30:47 am
We had an interesting speaker at Probus this morning, a lady who set up the Ronald McDonald House here in Adelaide many years ago.  Great speaker and interesting as you'd have no idea how this organisation works if you didn't know anyone who had used the facility. She invited us to pay the house a visit one day so it will certainly be on the agenda to do so.  I went to lunch afterwards with 5 of the other ladies before visiting DH - a great day.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 15, 2014, 08:33:01 am
Yup that was a good day.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 15, 2014, 08:48:55 am
It certainly was a great day Judy. ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 15, 2014, 12:37:48 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on August 14, 2014, 05:48:19 am
Poor us. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Fortunately or unfortunately, I'm not sure which, my caught nerves make me limp. The pain is in my thigh mainly and then it goes numb. I saw it all on the scans and it was fully explained to me. I really appreciated it as I like to know what is wrong. This morning DH helped me shop. Never again, I would rather have pain in my leg. Then he dropped the bocconcinni when we were putting it away. He is not a good shopper. :-\ :-\
Take care BZB.

At least yours doesn't trolley surf down the aisles. At 40 something and 6'4" tall, it's not a good look!

Poor you cookie. Fingers crossed it settles for you. Can heat packs or ice packs offer some relief?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 15, 2014, 12:44:32 pm
I'd like to witness that Kimmy LOL

My DH is a pain grocery shopping too. :-))
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 15, 2014, 12:59:34 pm
I think it's a secret conspiracy CC. If they are a pain we won't ask them to come again. Maybe they are more clever than we give them credit for??
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Post by: cookie1 on August 15, 2014, 01:14:26 pm
I had a chuckle about your DH's Nikkit and Kimmy. I usually shop without mine too but he had to "help" this time. He also complains loudly about the prices, thank goodness he doesn't trolley surf. He is another one who helps carry the food in, takes it out of the bags and puts it on the bench and then disappears to the shed. Oh well, they give us a chuckle.

Today I went and paid a couple of bills at the Post Office, then had lovely visitors this afternoon.
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Post by: astarra on August 15, 2014, 10:44:35 pm
Lol Nikkit and kimmy  ;D
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Post by: obbie on August 15, 2014, 11:08:31 pm
love it Nikkit and Kimmy.

Well, My DH is fabulous. :D

He is going shopping  this afternoon, he buys whats on special, everything on the list, and what ever I ring him for.
I love staying home cooking, while he shops.

He takes DS to soccer, then goes shopping. :D
He is also good at cleaning, mopping ect.  I found out he can iron  as well. we call him  "The Cleaning Fairy"
 ;)
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Post by: Emme on August 16, 2014, 01:12:10 am
Your lucky Obbie  :)

Cookie, hugs , I  know how painful it can be  :-*

I definitely prefer to shop on my own.  On the odd occasion I have been shopping with DH I have lost him.  I am so use to shopping on my own I forgot he was with me and walked off.  Then when I remembered him had to go and find him, took twice as long to get the shopping done. 
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Post by: mab19 on August 16, 2014, 02:44:32 am
How lucky are you obbie.

My DH doesn't do any housework other than dry the dishes but he nearly always goes shopping with me and he is not too bad.  He will occasionally disappear with the trolley and as he is short like me he is a bit hard to find him. :D  He always loads and unloads the car for me so I can't complain too much.

I dared DH to take me for a ride in a shopping trolley one night after we had been out for dinner with some friends we had met whilst on holidays.  I didn't think he would do it as he is so quiet and reserved but sure enough he helped me in and off we went.  We still laugh about it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 16, 2014, 08:39:10 am
Quote from: Emme on August 16, 2014, 01:12:10 am
I definitely prefer to shop on my own.  On the odd occasion I have been shopping with DH I have lost him.  I am so use to shopping on my own I forgot he was with me and walked off.  Then when I remembered him had to go and find him, took twice as long to get the shopping done. 
LOL  :D :D :D

Quote from: mab19 on August 16, 2014, 02:44:32 am
I dared DH to take me for a ride in a shopping trolley one night after we had been out for dinner with some friends we had met whilst on holidays.  I didn't think he would do it as he is so quiet and reserved but sure enough he helped me in and off we went.  We still laugh about it.
You little devil Margaret ;)  :D :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2014, 09:13:42 am
Very funny Margaret, that would have made a nice snap shot to show the grandchildren.

I lost DH and DD in K-Mart when he first came on the scene so I got staff to put out a call 'will Geoff & Jo please come to the front desk to meet their Mother'.  Next minute they came out of somewhere with the biggest smiles on their faces  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on August 16, 2014, 10:05:15 am
Mab and Judy I have just had a lovely chuckle. DH is very good and vacuums and will cook, iron or whatever I ask him to do. He just doesn't shop very well.  ;) ;)I kept working 12 months longer than he did and he did all the home jobs. It was lovely. It made working so much easier, however when I retired he celebrated and declared he wasn't cooking anymore unless it was necessary.
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2014, 10:48:34 am
As long as he can step up to the plate when it's needed Cookie, that's the main thing.  Men who depend entirely on their wives are lost souls if they suddenly find themselves alone so they should have a grasp of the basic skills necessary to look after themselves.
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 16, 2014, 11:34:34 am
Great stories Mab and Judy. Enjoyed the laugh.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 16, 2014, 11:56:51 pm
Going to walk the dogs within the next hour and have GS's 5th birthday party this afternoon. DH at golf but will be hone for the party.
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Post by: judydawn on August 17, 2014, 01:16:53 am
You must be very well organised if you still have time to walk the dog MF  ;D  Happy birthday DGS, have a great party when the clan gathers.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 17, 2014, 01:40:50 am
Thanks Judy. The clan will be a bit smaller as some of the kids are sick so a few adults and kids will be missing as they don't want to spread the germs.
I always try to make the time to walk the dogs Judy as its my daily exercise and our local park is lovely with three separate lakes with lovely woodland and wildlife. Dogs enjoy it as much as we do.

How is Geoff doing? Hope you are well.
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Post by: judydawn on August 17, 2014, 02:26:37 am
All good here MF and looking forward to catching up with everyone in Hobart.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 17, 2014, 05:22:16 am
Me too Judy  ;D
It's hard to believe that its been a year since we were all in Adelaide.
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Post by: jeninwa on August 17, 2014, 05:39:40 am
My DH isn't to bad when we he comes shopping, and is pretty good at helping with the chores.

Last night we went to the casino for a friends birthday, we haven't been there for years (except for concerts) they wanted to go to the Carverys all you can eat type place, pretty average meal for the price you pay. Anyway on the way out we had a little play on the machines I left $170.00 richer. Made up for the not so nice meal.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 17, 2014, 06:00:17 am
Well done Jen. A lovely surprise at the end of a night out.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 17, 2014, 10:21:55 am
Good to take their money instead of them taking yours Jen. 
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Post by: Bedlam on August 17, 2014, 02:20:21 pm
Well done Jen
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 17, 2014, 09:01:15 pm
Glad to hear about your win Jen.

In Croatia there was this bench under a tree opposite the little local suoermarket and in English it's called "The Idiots Chair". Throughout the day there'd always be at least 5 or 6 older guys sitting there. One guy said he's not allowed home until 6pm, and another guy I don't think he ever left as he always seemed to be there. Even we'd walk home after dinner there'd be men sitting there. I think given the chance men gossip and talk about nothing in particular more than women.

Have spent the last 24 hours coming back. Thought I would burn and crash until the morning but am bright eyed and bushy tailed ATM and my iPad battery is going flat, so I hope I can fall back asleep before it conks out. Working tomorrow and wondering what my first meal back I should make...and how I'm going to work around jet lag. In broad daylight not looking forward to catching up on what my little puppies have managed to destroy in my absence.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 17, 2014, 09:20:33 pm
Welcome back, CP.  Jet lag can be a B***h, hope you get over it soon.
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Post by: obbie on August 17, 2014, 09:55:11 pm
welcome back  CP
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Post by: mab19 on August 17, 2014, 11:08:04 pm
Welcome back CP.

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Post by: Emme on August 17, 2014, 11:39:59 pm
That was a good win Jen.  ;D

CP, welcome back, I bet the puppies will be glad your home.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 18, 2014, 12:01:46 am
Welcome home CP, you seem to have been gone for ages.  See you on the the other side after a good sleep, its going to be hard getting back into your routine I would imagine.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 18, 2014, 01:13:20 am
Lovely to have you back CP.
I haven't done anything yet for today. Yesterday I did the monthly report for the club. At first I lost $2000 then found most of it, thank goodness. After NOT using a calculator I found the rest from my bad button pushing. I should have used my brain the first time.  :-)) thank goodness the very big amounts have almost finished coming in.
I get to start on MIL annual financial report this week. I thought I liked figures ( numbers) but I have decided I only like them when they balance. I admire people who do this all the time.
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Post by: jeninwa on August 18, 2014, 01:46:19 am
Welcome back CP.
Don't you just hate it when the books don't balance. Glad you found it cookie.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 18, 2014, 02:21:39 am
Welcome home CP. Hope your body clock resets itself soon.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 18, 2014, 03:17:47 am
I've spent most of the morning cleaning the house and weeding, nice to get it out of the way - now I can enjoy the rest of the week without feeling guilty.  Living out of the freezer this week so kitchen time was freed up to get outside and fill the green bin, boy is it heavy.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 18, 2014, 06:03:05 am
Welcome back, CP. Your pics had been fascinating as my knowledge of Croatia is almost nil 😁

Great win, Jen.

Judy, I got all my 3 boys to weed a garden patch yesterday. I did most of the work, whilst the quantity dropped following the birth order of the children. My littlest one did more talking than work. Cheeky boy!
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Post by: judydawn on August 18, 2014, 06:42:10 am
I miss having my GS now that he's at school BZB, he was a great little worker in the garden.  I can remember my Dad making us weed the garden, I hated that job as a kid so I completely understand children not enjoying it.
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Post by: astarra on August 18, 2014, 08:18:43 am
I love weeding - but think it is just the fact I am outside to do it and not feeling like I am being idle or wasting time  8)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 18, 2014, 08:47:33 am
Welcome home CP :-*

Nice win Jen ;) ;D

Glad you found your missing $'s Cookie :D

Great going with the housework and weeding Judy ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on August 18, 2014, 08:51:48 am
Jeninwa I forgot to say congratulations on the win. I must agree the food at Carver's is definitely nothing special. We go there sometimes with friends who really enjoy it.
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 18, 2014, 11:30:07 am
Great win Jen. Love it when the house doesn't win. Congratulations.
It's nice to have you back CP.
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Post by: Nikkit on August 18, 2014, 11:46:45 pm
Quote from: astarra on August 18, 2014, 08:18:43 am
I love weeding - but think it is just the fact I am outside to do it and not feeling like I am being idle or wasting time  8)

Astarra...head on over, there's plenty here in my garden. I'll feed you, give you drinks, heck I'll even mop your forehead if you get sweaty.  :o ;D

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Post by: gertbysea on August 19, 2014, 12:36:04 am
No not Nikkit. You come over here. I will do your laundry for a week, feed the family and wash the car!

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2014, 01:59:43 am
Astarra, don't bother with either Nikkit or Gert - come here, mine is up to date and we can go out and have a good time instead ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on August 19, 2014, 02:40:12 am
Not fair Judy!

Gert
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Post by: astarra on August 19, 2014, 03:09:14 am
LOL  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on August 19, 2014, 04:27:42 am
Gee Judy that is very positive bribery.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 19, 2014, 05:36:41 am
Hahaha 😄😃
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 19, 2014, 09:05:31 am
You girls crack me up first thing in the morning :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Nikkit on August 19, 2014, 10:58:49 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 19, 2014, 12:36:04 am
No not Nikkit. You come over here. I will do your laundry for a week, feed the family and wash the car!

Gert

Astarra I'll dust the tops of your doors PLUS what Gert said... ;D

Quote from: judydawn on August 19, 2014, 01:59:43 am
Astarra, don't bother with either Nikkit or Gert - come here, mine is up to date and we can go out and have a good time instead ;)

Ooooooo, you win Judy. How can I beat that.

WAIT...

How about you and Astarra come over here Judy and do mine and then we can all go out together!
 ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on August 19, 2014, 11:01:21 am
That sounds brilliant and I will come too.
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Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2014, 12:04:26 pm
We can roll around all over the country and gather some lovely friends on the way Nikkit, what a great idea  :D
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Post by: achookwoman on August 19, 2014, 11:27:41 pm
How about all coming over here.  You can all go out and I'll look after Astarras girls, and BZB,  you could bring the boys.  .  We will forget about the weeds.
Jenny, nice win.
Cookie,  you are a good person to do the accounts for both the the car club and your MIL.
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Post by: djinni373 on August 20, 2014, 12:03:45 am
Trying not to look at CCs lovely Ginger Crunch recipe  ;D (I love ginger but am trying to avoid butter and sugar ATM)

Tonight we are going to a production that DD is in. Should be interesting  :D

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Post by: mab19 on August 20, 2014, 04:49:03 am
Anyone who wants to weed my garden will be very welcome :D

A little bit of shopping this morning then to the garage to book the car in for a service. 
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Post by: obbie on August 20, 2014, 05:05:35 am
all my reports for tax done... Yeah.
 :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 20, 2014, 05:53:00 am
I have had a sick miss Lily since last Thursday, doctors today as she was getting worse instead of better :'( antibiotics and steroids should hopefully have her feeling more alive, so we have done a lot of cuddling on the couch and not much else
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Post by: courton on August 20, 2014, 06:02:15 am
Djinni, enjoy your DD's Uni production. My daughter is also in the midst of her Uni Commerce Review production Moolah Rouge which is on towards the end of next week. Our house is inundated with all the props, costumes etc. Should be a lot of fun. I love the energy and passion these students put into these productions.
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Post by: judydawn on August 20, 2014, 08:01:19 am
I hope Lily starts to get better soon suzanne.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 20, 2014, 08:31:00 am
Enjoy your DD's concert tonight Gayle.

I hope Lily gets better soon Suzanne.A big cyber cuddle from me :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 20, 2014, 11:31:38 am
Hoping lily gets well soon Suzanne. It's no fun having sick children.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 20, 2014, 12:14:36 pm
Gayle I hope you enjoy the production. Actually, that is silly, I know you will

Poor Lily, I do hope she is up and joyful soon.

I spent most of today doing car club stuff as our big rally is only a month away. Lots of preparation for the 120 or so cars and 300 participants.
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Post by: Katj on August 20, 2014, 02:58:01 pm
I haven't been doing too much these past few days. I broke my upper left arm  last Saturday. Out walking with my husband, I slipped on some wet foliage, put my arms out to break the fall and that was that.  Because the bones were stable. ( still in line) they don't operate or set in plaster. Just in a sling for comfort but not absolutely essential.
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 20, 2014, 03:02:20 pm
ouch katj, I hope your arm heals quickly xx

cookie you do a lot of work for the car club, they are very lucky to have you xx

thanks for the well wishes ladies very much appreciated, hopefully Lily will be better very soon she has two birthday parties this weekend, has missed a week of school and dancing, she's still smiling so that's a bonus ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 20, 2014, 03:31:46 pm
That's bad luck Katj, I guess your arm will be out of action for quite a while?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 20, 2014, 04:28:56 pm
Wishing you speedy recovery Katj.
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Post by: Nikkit on August 21, 2014, 12:07:59 am
Speedy recovery Katj

I want to build stables for my boys and I've been waiting 2 months for 2 stable quotes to come in. Finally after some not so gentle reminders I got them both.
Gob smacked is what I was when I saw them.
Oh my lordy, anyone would think I was building the gold plated taj-mah-hootchie for my boys, complete with day spa - for them and me, and a full time live-in poop shoveller.
Number 1 was in excess of $76k and had more fruit than the Spud Shed on delivery day, some varieties I have never heard of before and the 2nd was over $53k and I am pretty sure he didn't quote it off the drawing I sent him as he has missed some vital bits I wanted and slapped in a whole lot I didn't want.  :o
So I am peeved, shocked, amazed and astounded that someone in the construction industry thinks I am a complete numpty and will just go with what they've sent me.
Needless to say I have not contacted either of them as I have nothing nice to say (still haven't quite calmed down in 2 days) and I am contacting other builders to see what they come up with.

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Post by: Emme on August 21, 2014, 12:27:55 am
Hope Lily is feeling better Suzanne  :)

Katj, such bad luck, hoping it heals quickly for you.

Nikkit, hopefully the other builders can come up with something closer to what you are wanting.  Seems a heck of a lot of money for stables.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 21, 2014, 12:48:42 am
Poor Katyj. You dodged a bullit.  Take the drugs!

Nikkit that is hysterical. So what do the horses want? Best to talk to them and let tem talk to the builder then they get it straight from the horses mouth!

I do hope you will have underfloor heating . A proper toileting area for instant no hands removal of offensive material with spreading automatically onto your veggie garden.  They will need automatic feeders by remote and a self walk through washing and buffing machine. Not to mention the good night book reading with soft music and mood lighting.

Goodness should should get all that for about $5.98 plus GST!  Least they could do. More might cost you a tender!

Bloody robbers.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on August 21, 2014, 12:52:23 am
Katj what a horrid thing to happen. As Gert said take the drugs.

Nikkit! I can't imagine what would be in your boy's homes for that price. Could you simply get a brickie to build what was required and then fit it out yourself. Do they have electric blankets for horses? 
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 21, 2014, 01:15:31 am
Cookie when I was a kid they only had electric fences...

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Post by: Katj on August 21, 2014, 01:18:43 am
Thanks for kind words ladies. I can still use Thermie, to put a meal together. Slow and steady gets me there. :)
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Post by: obbie on August 21, 2014, 01:49:31 am
take it easy Katj :)

Nikkit, most builders are so expensive, keep looking around.
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Post by: Nikkit on August 21, 2014, 02:38:28 am
Yeah I know I know - I spoil my boys rotten :-))

I think this may be a bit more for me than them though, and hubby is hanging out for my float to get out of the garage and all my gear out of the shed so he can have a bit more room. (Probably won't hurt for me to go through it all anyway I have one rideable horse and 5 saddles  :o ;D and I won't count anything else out there! )

Will await the next couple of quotes and see what they come in at. If they are anything like the first 2 the boys will be out of luck, and so will hubby as everything will stay where it is!

CP - I'd love to sit the blokes that did the quotes on an electric fence and see if they change their tune!

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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 21, 2014, 05:07:39 am
Nikkit and Gert, loving the laughs 😆😜

You are both so wickedly funny! Have you ever met each other before? I'd love to be there just to watch, listen and LAUGH 😄😁😆

It's crazy pricing indeed. How do they ever get any business at all?!

Suzanne, hope your princess gets to go to school and dancing soon xx

Katj, speedy recovery.

Chookie, I might just take up on your offer and drop the boys off at your garden 😜

Cookie, when you're done with car club and mil you can do my paperwork. I'd much rather hang out here. Sigh.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 21, 2014, 08:48:27 am
Blimey Nikkit no wonder you were steaming after those quotes. :D :D

Gert you do make me laugh :D :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 21, 2014, 04:00:26 pm
I've been picking these little beauties this afternoon. ;D Now have stained hands and a few scratches for my efforts but never mind as they were free :D :D ;)
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/315cc6857fb2783159be633efcfc2123.jpg)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 21, 2014, 04:32:09 pm
CC when I was in Croatia I spotted these little beauties as I was jumping into a car. I jumped out again pretty quick and picked a couple to taste. The bush was really prickly. I would have loved to stay longer and pick pick pick
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 21, 2014, 05:11:54 pm
Brambles are pretty vicious CP :D :D
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Post by: Nikkit on August 21, 2014, 11:35:57 pm
BZB, no I haven't met Gert. Something tells me that she is one woman I would never forget if I had met her! And I lived in Cairns for a while many moons ago too.
I do think we would have a giggle or 2  ;D

I think I am over the stables for the boys, seriously considering putting it in the "too hard basket". I can't though as the ones hubby and I built are deteriorating and the white ants are moving in. I have another quote coming ... I hope, so it will be interesting to see what they gold plate.

Mmmmmm yummy CC :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 21, 2014, 11:52:44 pm
Nice picking there Denise, what are you going to do with them - eat as is or make jam or something?

Good luck with your next quotes Nikkit, there's often a vast difference between quotes so it certainly pays to get a few.

BZB, you will have to attend a forumfest at some stage to meet Gert and many others ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on August 22, 2014, 01:04:58 am
If Nikkit builds the stables we could have the next fest at her place.

gert
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Post by: Katj on August 22, 2014, 02:23:42 am
Lol Gert.  BYO swag?
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Post by: Nikkit on August 22, 2014, 02:55:31 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 22, 2014, 01:04:58 am
If Nikkit builds the stables we could have the next fest at her place.

gert

YOU ARE ON!!! :o :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D

Seriously!

I'd love to have you all here, what a hoot. I'll get hubby and the kids to move out (shed / stables - their choice) and we can have the whole house.

Quote from: Katj on August 22, 2014, 02:23:42 am
Lol Gert.  BYO swag?

You may have to - but we'll see  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on August 22, 2014, 03:28:32 am
I'm in. Where exactly does Nikkit live? LOL!

Gert
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Post by: BeezeeBee on August 22, 2014, 05:43:53 am
That sounds like pure fun Judy, Nikkit and Gert! We get to see your quirky horses up close and personal. Not too close to get a kick in the face though 😁😆
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Post by: Nikkit on August 22, 2014, 06:30:32 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 22, 2014, 03:28:32 am
I'm in. Where exactly does Nikkit live? LOL!

Gert

40 mins from Perth airport Gert. I'll even come and pick you up!  ;)

Quote from: BeezeeBee on August 22, 2014, 05:43:53 am
That sounds like pure fun Judy, Nikkit and Gert! We get to see your quirky horses up close and personal. Not too close to get a kick in the face though 😁😆
They don't kick BZB.
Much!
 
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Post by: djinni373 on August 22, 2014, 08:05:40 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 22, 2014, 01:04:58 am
If Nikkit builds the stables we could have the next fest at her place.

gert

Haha now that would be something. I think we should sell tickets if Nikkit and Gertie are let loose together  :D :D :D
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Post by: gertbysea on August 22, 2014, 08:21:03 am
I will bring Hay and wine.

Can we all have a photo of us on spotty horse? One at a time of course.


Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 22, 2014, 09:00:09 am
Quote from: judydawn on August 21, 2014, 11:52:44 pm
Nice picking there Denise, what are you going to do with them - eat as is or make jam or something?
Going to make some Bramble Jelly and some Blackberry Vodka Judy ;)

It's always great to log on in the morning to see what you crazy people have been going and chatting about.Love it  :D :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on August 22, 2014, 09:17:57 am
I like the sound of the vodka Denise.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 22, 2014, 09:24:54 am
I've never made it before Judy but I thought I would give it a go ;) :D
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Post by: Emme on August 22, 2014, 10:07:32 am
Those blackberries look wonderful, it has been a long time since I have had those.  The bramble jelly and the blackberry vodka will be great CC  ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on August 22, 2014, 12:02:21 pm
I'm in to come to Nikkit's place. Gert I can grab you at the airport as I go past.

CC they look so nice. The vodka will be a nice colour.  :D
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Post by: Nikkit on August 22, 2014, 11:46:07 pm
Quote from: djinni373 on August 22, 2014, 08:05:40 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 22, 2014, 01:04:58 am
If Nikkit builds the stables we could have the next fest at her place.

gert

Haha now that would be something. I think we should sell tickets if Nikkit and Gertie are let loose together  :D :D :D

Ladies, tickets will be available. Pricing at this stage will be $5000 each, subject to change, depending on how many attendees there are. Please indicate your EOI as soon as possible so I can finalise the final costings. (T & C's apply)  :o :o

(Well I'll have to pay for these fancy stables somehow!  ;D)

Gert, looks like you've got a lift here with Cookie.  :)

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Post by: obbie on August 22, 2014, 11:57:13 pm
great Nikkit ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: mab19 on August 23, 2014, 12:06:41 am
This sounds like a fun get together. :D:D

I'm off to watch eldest GD 18 play in the first semi finals for netball later this morning.  They have done well all season so I hope they win this one.

Then down to DDs for a family celebration for GD 15th birthday.  All the GC together so it will be a fun but noisy day.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 23, 2014, 12:21:55 am
Have a wonderful day mab. Its lovely when all the family get together. ;D
I hope your GD's team wins.
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Post by: obbie on August 23, 2014, 12:57:08 am
great family day Mab, should be more of them... :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 23, 2014, 01:49:36 am
Have a great day Margaret, good luck to GD's team.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 23, 2014, 04:47:45 am
Or maybe Nikkit might like to get away for a few days and come to the Margaret River?

Gert
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Post by: Emme on August 23, 2014, 07:48:54 am
Sounds like you will have a great weekend Mab.  Hope GD's team win. 

Nikkit, you will soon have the stables paid for at that rate  :D :D ;D
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Post by: Nikkit on August 23, 2014, 08:47:12 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 23, 2014, 04:47:45 am
Or maybe Nikkit might like to get away for a few days and come to the Margaret River?

Gert

Could do that too Gert.  ;)

Quote from: Emme on August 23, 2014, 07:48:54 am
Sounds like you will have a great weekend Mab.  Hope GD's team win. 

Nikkit, you will soon have the stables paid for at that rate  :D :D ;D

That's the plan Emme  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on August 23, 2014, 12:27:09 pm
ROFL. I was hoping to give you an EOI Nikkit but I didn't win anything in Thursday's lotto. 
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 23, 2014, 01:23:23 pm
I've been busy today. Went for a 12k run at marathon pace this morning, then out to a friends for a paddle around his dam. While having coffee after our paddle his wife offered me the use her horse for the Blackwood Marathon. I might take her up on it instead of having DD drag hers all the way down from the NW. 

A quick bit of shopping then off to the cycling club to marshal an informal race. Once the riders were away I ran home where I made some non Thermie French Toast Muffins. Once they were out of the oven I dashed back to the finish line to be ready to help with the timing of the finish, warm baking in the car for the riders to refuel with.

Afternoon spent at the cycling club cooking burgers and enjoying the company of fellow cyclists. Then home for a rest and some dinner before commencing the ironing.

Luckily tomorrow is a rest day from training, I think I will need it.  :P
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 23, 2014, 01:25:35 pm
Wow Den what a busy day :o Enjoy your rest day tomorrow ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on August 23, 2014, 01:47:11 pm
Gee Den you must be bored stupid with nothing to do. ROFLMAO!

Gert
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Post by: obbie on August 23, 2014, 11:32:40 pm
Den you are brilliant, and doing the ironing too. :D
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Post by: judydawn on August 24, 2014, 01:15:15 am
You should be bottled Den, I know no other man like you  ;D
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Post by: maddy on August 24, 2014, 01:48:57 am
Good Morning lovelies  :-*.....I'm still alive & kicking!!
Hope all has been good, and your bellies are full  :)

My days & nights have been busy....making candles, making cupcakes, consultant for candle warmers & products, trying to keep on top of our business bookwork, full sport schedule & socialising  :P

I'm so proud of what I've been working on.  A gorgeous French range of candles, inspired by classic perfumes...all poured in beautiful French "bee" glass.  Here's a peek  ;)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/6c1db53bdd04c318641ffe24a4f0a6e6.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/5653e199c68e5e5b08bcdd90ebea7d53.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/f06cf0008021270356a5cda749068f87.jpg)

An event on Wednesday, had their maiden voyage...fantastic feedback, so I know I'm on the right track  ;)
Some others that were on display

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/592c54966ea23d49ab70b8810e2dad88.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/e17421f64a3fee77583c3c6c9d0300a1.jpg)

And another favourite is the hummingbird candle

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/d66ca4f66b9402b4be9c95d31504ea25.jpg)

Now the weather is warming, I will look for some nice market locations to attend...so far I've been selling by word of mouth.

Cooking has really taken a back seat, much to the families disappointment  :P  but now they do appreciate what they once had  ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on August 24, 2014, 01:52:14 am
Yahoo Maddy.want want want!

Gert
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Post by: mab19 on August 24, 2014, 02:14:57 am
A wonderful display Maddy.  Good luck with all your ventures. :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 24, 2014, 02:22:22 am
Maddy  you are so creative and very talented.
I wish you lots of luck and feel sure you will do well.
Awesome  :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 24, 2014, 03:25:15 am
Maddy you've left a gap here and we miss you. You've certainly been very busy setting up your business. The candies look gorgeous - can I put an order in?
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Post by: judydawn on August 24, 2014, 03:55:12 am
Maddy, how about posting in our non-TMX business section (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?board=59.0) then it won't get lost.  Congratulations, I knew you would make a success of the candle business.  There can't be enough hours in the day for you these days.
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Post by: courton on August 24, 2014, 05:28:43 am
Stunning candles Maddy. Love the packaging too!
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Post by: obbie on August 24, 2014, 05:35:24 am
fantastic Maddy :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 24, 2014, 08:49:07 am
Great to have you back Maddy we missed you  :-* :-* Your candles are stunning 8)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 24, 2014, 09:50:38 am
Congratulations on the candle business Maddy. I'm so pleased that it is a winner. ( I knew it would be)
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Post by: Emme on August 24, 2014, 10:02:38 am
Maddy, those candles are beautiful and unique. Congratulations
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 24, 2014, 10:43:06 am
Beautiful candles Maddy. Great to see everything is well. How's Mr Maddy coping with the smells?
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Post by: Mama Fergie on August 24, 2014, 12:40:35 pm
We had GS's footy final this morning. He managed to play three quarters after a nasty bee sting on his foot on Friday. It is still extremely red and swollen  and he is limping but wouldn't miss the final for anything. He scored two goals and they won so very happy. We then went to Mindarie house to arrange removal company to empty the house on wednesday as we are going to put it on the rental market. All systems go here yet again but has to be done.
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Post by: troupie on August 24, 2014, 12:41:35 pm
I have been doing lots of patchwork and have just made pancakes for after our dinner; not much really.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 27, 2014, 08:11:29 am
I've been driving around the country side the last two days.  I have been presenting some of the workshops to school for WA's new studetn centred funding model that schools will be using next year. 

The workshops were in two different country towns so htat meant driving to the firs town about 2.5 hous on Sunday arvo present the workshop for the day drive to the next town repeat the work shop  the next day athen drive home. 

We rocked up to our hotel on Monday afternoon about 5 and was greated by one of the owners. Before she introduced herself I thought she was a poor speciman of a skimpy barmaid, but the bar and restuarant was closed on Mondays. Then I noticed the slight swaying and slow deliberate speech and got a wiff of alcohol as she hande out the keys. She was tanked!  :o We had a couple of chuckles at her expense over dinner that night.  :-))

I have found that publicans seem to be either teetotalers or alcoholics.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 27, 2014, 12:45:41 pm
DD that is so true. I grew up in a small country town and each time the pub changed hands the townsfolk used to wonder which the new owner would be. It was always one or the other.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 28, 2014, 12:30:48 pm
I'm hoping going to lose 20 kilos, so I have started gastric band hypnotherapy. This means that I don't actually undergo the operation but my mind will be programmed to think I am full after eating a small amount of food. Hypnosis worked for me during childbirth as a pain relief method, so I'm looking towards a positive result with weight loss.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 28, 2014, 12:32:30 pm
Good luck with it CP. let us know how it is going.
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Post by: Bedlam on August 28, 2014, 12:34:25 pm
I will be very interested in your results CP, good luck. 
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 28, 2014, 12:35:53 pm
I will post an "after" pic for sure  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 28, 2014, 12:43:57 pm
Interested in the outcome too CP, good luck with it.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 28, 2014, 01:18:38 pm
Good luck CP. I'm sure you will do it.
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 28, 2014, 01:23:37 pm
Have never heard of it cp but it sounds like a good idea. Good luck xox
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 28, 2014, 03:12:30 pm
Like Kimmy this is new to me CP but the very best of luck with it.
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Post by: obbie on August 28, 2014, 11:25:59 pm
CP good luck I am sure you will do  it. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 29, 2014, 10:22:23 am
I popped out to the shops this morning and as I walked back to the car it started raining. It hasn't stopped since. In fact it is pouring. I don't mind as I am all tucked up on the lounge. I've had a lovely read and been off and on the iPad. A lovely, lazy afternoon.
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Post by: Katiej on August 29, 2014, 11:06:54 am
Good luck CP!
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Post by: achookwoman on August 30, 2014, 08:40:12 am
CP,  you can do it.  A girl with your organising  ability can do it.  Let us know how you go.  We are here to support you.
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Good luck CP. There is an app for phones which is along the same lines. Don't know whether it "helped" or whether it was a placebo but it helped me relax enough to fall asleep at night and feel fuller for longer during the day.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on August 30, 2014, 01:39:19 pm
Good luck CP. Perhaps have some apple cider vinegar in water too. It's supposed to be great for weightloss.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 30, 2014, 02:50:29 pm
Ooh I have some ACV which I also add 1/4 tsp of cinnamon to, and suck through a straw( it passes over the taste buds). I think it makes me feel good.
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Post by: Emme on August 31, 2014, 12:40:13 am
Good luck with it CP.  I am sure you will succeed.
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Post by: obbie on August 31, 2014, 03:58:36 am
grocery shopping
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Post by: astarra on August 31, 2014, 05:46:55 am
Nothing - just going around in circles not able to concentrate, knowing my little sis is in labor.......  8)
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Post by: astarra on August 31, 2014, 06:41:09 am
....... and I'm an aunty again  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 31, 2014, 07:07:07 am
Congratulations to all concerned astarra, niece or nephew?
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Post by: Bedlam on August 31, 2014, 07:27:40 am
Congratulations Astarra.
CP, the braggs apple cider is very palatable.  I have been doing it in shots 1/2 water. I think it freshens up your mouth.
We have been tidying the garden, not a bad way to spend a Sunday.
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Post by: astarra on August 31, 2014, 07:35:54 am
Quote from: judydawn on August 31, 2014, 07:07:07 am
Congratulations to all concerned astarra, niece or nephew?

Little 6lb 13oz niece.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on August 31, 2014, 08:16:12 am
Are there any boys in your family astarra :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 31, 2014, 08:29:30 am
Congratulations on becoming an Auntie again Astarra.Has the baby been named?
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Post by: jeninwa on August 31, 2014, 10:14:47 am
Congratulations aunty Astarra.
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Post by: Kimmyh on August 31, 2014, 12:06:06 pm
Congratulations Astarra. Lovely news.
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Post by: goldfish on August 31, 2014, 12:09:13 pm
Congratulations to everyone involved. Astarra!  An exciting time for the whole extended family!
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Post by: Nikkit on August 31, 2014, 11:45:54 pm
Congrats Astarra, I bet she is tiny and gorgeous!
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Post by: obbie on September 01, 2014, 03:45:54 am
Great news Astarra
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Post by: mab19 on September 01, 2014, 06:12:08 am
Congratulations Aunty Astarra. :)

I have just returned from the dentist.  Four small fillings and cleaned.  Thank goodness that is over.

Tomorrow I will be having a colonoscopy.  This is not the best week I have ever had. :D :D
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Post by: obbie on September 01, 2014, 07:17:26 am
Mab, sending you best wishes..  :)
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Post by: astarra on September 01, 2014, 08:16:45 am
Quote from: judydawn on August 31, 2014, 08:16:12 am
Are there any boys in your family astarra :D

LOL, out of my parents' 14 grandchildren, 11 of them are girls!  ;D ;D ;D

Thank you everyone, she is absolutely gorgeous, and just beautiful! (no, I am NOT clucky....)


Mab... :-X
hope you feel better soon  :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on September 01, 2014, 08:47:21 am
How wonderful Astarra.

MAB good luck with your procedure.

Gert
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Post by: Emme on September 01, 2014, 08:56:11 am
That is great news Astarra, congratulations to the family :)

Mab, wishing you well for tomorrow.  Glad the dentist trip is over for you .  Take care
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 01, 2014, 09:09:39 am
Good luck for tomorrow Margaret :-*
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Post by: judydawn on September 01, 2014, 09:38:11 am
Ditto from me too Margaret.
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Post by: goldfish on September 01, 2014, 09:41:46 am
 . . . and me, too, Margaret!  Thinking of you . . . :)
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Post by: Bedlam on September 01, 2014, 09:49:05 am
Quote from: goldfish on September 01, 2014, 09:41:46 am
. . . and me, too, Margaret!  Thinking of you . . . :)
And me, at least 1/2 over. X
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Post by: cookie1 on September 01, 2014, 10:29:00 am
Margaret, definitely not a fun week for you. I hope everything goes well.
Lots of lovely girls for everyone to spoil Astarra. You can have the new born cuddles without the responsibility.
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Post by: jeninwa on September 01, 2014, 01:43:09 pm
Quote from: Bedlam on September 01, 2014, 09:49:05 am
Quote from: goldfish on September 01, 2014, 09:41:46 am
. . . and me, too, Margaret!  Thinking of you . . . :)
And me, at least 1/2 over. X


And me,
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Post by: droverjess on September 02, 2014, 08:25:14 pm
Oh Margaret what a week. Thinking of you.

Today I went to my first tai chi session.

And unpacked some more boxes.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 02, 2014, 09:07:08 pm
Good to see you DJ. Oh ThiChi. How lovely. Is you back ok with that? How is your garden growin?

Today I am off to Brisbane and not happy to be flying as my ears are still blocked up and head feels like crap with the Sydney lurgy still hanging on after  nearly 4 weeks!  Still happy to be fairly healthy and upright so no worries.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 02, 2014, 11:00:05 pm
Hope you feel better soon Gert.
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Post by: judydawn on September 02, 2014, 11:30:33 pm
Hang in there Gert - it has to go away soon surely  :-*
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Post by: Bedlam on September 02, 2014, 11:43:59 pm
It seems to be the way of this years lurgy, a lot around here are say it is lasting over a month. Enjoy Brisbane Gert.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 03, 2014, 12:29:21 am
It certainly is a hangeroner.

Thanks for the thoughts.

When I hit NZ will see if I can get some pics of SNOW fer ya. 29 here in Cairns. BWaaaaaaaaaa!

Gert
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Post by: Emme on September 03, 2014, 01:14:22 am
Enjoy your trip Gert, hope you feel better soon.  I believe we had snow in the highlands here overnight  ;D  Hope you have got some woollies with you  :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2014, 01:30:16 am
Have a great time Gert, maybe the cold will kill your lurgy off!
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Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2014, 01:31:06 am
Have a great time Gert, maybe the cold will kill your lurgy off!
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Post by: gertbysea on September 03, 2014, 02:00:59 am
I hope so,Judy. Have layers no woolies.  Only taking a carry on so have 7 kilos of clothes. If I put them all on at once...........

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 03, 2014, 08:53:58 am
Enjoy your trip Gert :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on September 03, 2014, 09:09:43 am
The change of air will cure you Gert. Enjoy yourself.
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Post by: droverjess on September 03, 2014, 09:40:20 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on September 02, 2014, 09:07:08 pm
Good to see you DJ. Oh ThiChi. How lovely. Is you back ok with that? How is your garden growin?

Today I am off to Brisbane and not happy to be flying as my ears are still blocked up and head feels like crap with the Sydney lurgy still hanging on after  nearly 4 weeks!  Still happy to be fairly healthy and upright so no worries.

Gert

Am doing it for my back Gert, and my head!
Happy hols to you and hope you feel better soon. The bugs we've both had he last two winters have taken weeks to clear. It's horrid when you can't pick up quickly.

The garden is winding down to autumn. Bulbs coming soon to be planted for spring. Still some wildflower and grass seeds to be sown, and some turf on wall edges. Tarmac coming in 2 weeks.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 03, 2014, 09:49:36 am
Oh no not autumn already. What a short summer you have had . Hard to believe you were just planting a minute ago.

Geet
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Post by: mab19 on September 03, 2014, 09:59:17 am
Thanks everyone for the good wishes :)

Enjoy your holiday Gert.  I hope you feel better soon.
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Post by: obbie on September 03, 2014, 10:06:11 am
have a great holiday Gert :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 03, 2014, 10:15:08 am
Have a great time Gert, my DS is in hospital with a broken leg waiting to be set with plate and screws so between visiting and looking after GS I don't seem to,have had much time to myself.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 03, 2014, 10:19:01 am
Brenda so so sorry. You are in for a long haul. That is terrible. Wishing you the best and thanks for all the food  wishes.
Gert
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Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2014, 10:26:06 am
DS is lucky to have you AB, it will be a while before your time is your own again.  All the best to you all.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 03, 2014, 10:28:56 am
Sorry to hear your DS has broken his leg AB.I wish him a speedy recovery.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 03, 2014, 10:38:05 am
Brenda so so sorry. You are in for a long haul. That is terrible. Wishing you the best and thanks for all the food  wishes.
Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on September 03, 2014, 11:41:49 am
Hugs to you and DS ,AB. X
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 03, 2014, 11:57:13 am
Thanks girls DS Has a partner so I'm only looking after GS while she is in the hospital visiting, he can be a bit of a monster and half an hour in the hospital is about all he can handle.  Well actually all I can handle without wanting to do a little heavy disciplining  ;D.   
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Post by: cookie1 on September 03, 2014, 12:11:07 pm
AB that must be hard. A broken leg is no fun. DD has a broken foot. She had a couple of days off but went to work today and her foot swelled up so much she could hardly get her moon boot off to shower.
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Post by: kyton on September 03, 2014, 12:27:22 pm
Spent too much time surfing web to try and find info out about new thermomix release LOL.
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Post by: Nikkit on September 03, 2014, 11:47:41 pm
Moaning.
I have a cold.
The first one in 3 years  :(
Hubby has it too, but his is man flu of course  :( :(
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Post by: judydawn on September 04, 2014, 12:20:20 am
It finally caught you Nikkit. I hope it doesn't hang around for weeks like some are putting up with.  I'm in the same boat, not had anything like that for many years.  I wonder when my turn will be.  Hope you come good quickly.
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Post by: Katj on September 04, 2014, 01:16:59 am
Enjoy every moment of your time away Gert!
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Post by: mab19 on September 04, 2014, 02:08:55 am
We decided to change our heating from wood to gas so we have the plumber here at the moment doing the installation.  DH hurt his back some weeks ago and it has taken him a long time to recover so we decided it was time to do away with chopping wood etc.  I know we will miss the wood fire and the cosiness of it but I sure we will survive.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 04, 2014, 04:37:24 am
Nikkit, I feel for you. DH had manflu last week and I've got it this week. Both kids are home sick with it too.
My thermie arrived home from hospital yesterday, and I haven't had the energy to even plug it in. >:(
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Post by: Nikkit on September 04, 2014, 05:24:13 am
Quote from: EmeraldSue on September 04, 2014, 04:37:24 am
Nikkit, I feel for you. DH had manflu last week and I've got it this week. Both kids are home sick with it too.
My thermie arrived home from hospital yesterday, and I haven't had the energy to even plug it in. >:(

Thanks ES...hope you are on the mend now.

I think it may have been a false alert though, we had a raging easterly all night and both of us woke up feeling yuk and full of goobies. As the day has gone on, the easterly has died down some, and we are both feeling better. Hubby reckons it is cos we had all veges for tea last night and no meat - hence the cold  ??? :-)) I don't quite get his way of thinking sometimes!

This is from the same man who can't take one piece of slice for morning tea and one for lunch. He has to take 4 pieces. That way when he eats 2 for smoko the other 2 pieces aren't lonely in the container. They have someone to talk to.  :o

Must be man logic in there somewhere....but after 20 something years, I am still yet to understand it!  ;D
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Post by: astarra on September 04, 2014, 05:26:23 am
LOL love the man logic Nikkit - gives us a laugh even if it doesn't entirely make sense!!! :D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 04, 2014, 08:57:37 am
ROFL at the man logic Nikkit. Get well soon ES and family. Nikkit my nose doesn't like easterlies either.
Mab it took us a while to get used to the gas, it just doesn't seem as cosy as the wood.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 04, 2014, 09:00:14 am
Get well soon Nikkit and ES :-* :-*

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Post by: Nikkit on September 05, 2014, 01:03:21 am
I thimp id is a dold. :P
I feel a bit yukky.
Ad leasd I wond get man flu cos I'm a girl!

Man logic is funny ... some days.
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Post by: astarra on September 05, 2014, 01:09:47 am
Get well soon. :-*
I had the flu injection and thankfully it seems to have worked (touch wood) as 2 of my girls & DH are all suffering from it, and don't seem to be shaking it off either.  :P
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Post by: JulieO on September 05, 2014, 01:23:05 am
Get well soon Nikkit and ES.  My cold hung around for about 3 weeks when I had mine.  Thought it would never go.

I'm patiently waiting for the postie to deliver my fresh coffee beans.  I ran out last weekend so I am really hanging out for one.  I've made CP's cranberry & white choc bisc to celebrate, which are cooling at the moment.  Am so looking forward to having one with a coffee.  ;D
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Post by: Emme on September 05, 2014, 01:38:38 am
Nikkit & ES hope you are soon feeling better.  Love the man logic Nikkit  :D :D

DS often says he must have two biscuits etc otherwise it would be lonely if he only ate 1 :D  Gotta love em  ;D

I don't like easterly weather either, always get sinus  ???

Julie, hope you have your coffee beans by now, I know I look forward to my morning cup  ;D

Mab I think it may take a little while to get used to the gas heater.  I still prefer a wood heater but we had to give the wood cutting away as well.  We have a heat pump and it is not too bad.  When I want a wood fire we light the pizza oven  :D ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 05, 2014, 02:20:30 am
we have our wood delivered cut up for us..
Still cool in the mornings here, hot by lunchtime though.. :)
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Post by: JulieO on September 05, 2014, 02:27:53 am
Emme my beans arrived and I have had a coffee already with one two of CP's lovely biscuits. Very happy now.  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 05, 2014, 04:43:01 am
Looking at the botanical gardens in Christchurch.(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/04/bea9e5774eb27f229b2cda488170edc2.jpg)
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 05, 2014, 04:43:30 am
JulieO I have asked for a subscritption to a coffee roasters specialty estates for father's day. This way every month I will get 500g of freshly roasted coffee delivered. They are all single origin from different estates around the world.  A half kilo of coffee usually lasts me a month.

Yesterday I got on a horse for the first time in at least 5 years.  Just a little walk and trot to start getting used to riding again in preperation for the blackwood marathon. I plan on riding at least one day a week until the race to get my 'horse legs' back and remember how to ride before attempting to ride cross country with lots of other people.
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Post by: Katj on September 05, 2014, 05:15:50 am
Beautiful Gert, brings back memories, I was there in April. :)
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Post by: maddy on September 05, 2014, 05:43:26 am
looks lovely Gert...would love to pick some for my table  :D

Another busy week with orders...and I have some fab news!!!  A gorgeous home & living style store will be stocking 5 styles of my candles from October through to December at this stage, in readiness  for Christmas shopping  :D :D  :D. Im so elated! 
I'm working on some new things too, and I can't wait to see how it turns out  ;)

Have juniors football presentations tonight, and Hubbies tomorrow night (He's coaching U/18's).
Hubby working on Father's Day, but we'll go out for Italian for dinner...always look forward to dining out  :)
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Post by: Bedlam on September 05, 2014, 06:01:50 am
Maddy, that is fantastic news, well done.  That will keep you busy getting stock ready.  Are you selling on the net as well?  It sounds so perfect for you and lasts a little longer than your beautiful cakes.

Looks lovely Gert, obviously sunny too.  Enjoy your holiday.

Den, you are so adventurous.   Are you sore today?  Different muscles exercised , I hope on my push bike for a gentle ride the other day and felt it.

Glad you got you coffee JulieO
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Post by: maddy on September 05, 2014, 06:06:42 am
Thanks Bedlam  :)  yes it will keep me busy...I'm just waiting on confirmation  of fragrances & away I go!
I'm not selling via net at this stage...I'm building on what I have here first, then will see  ;)
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Post by: Nikkit on September 05, 2014, 06:20:41 am
Quote from: maddy on September 05, 2014, 06:06:42 am
Thanks Bedlam  :)  yes it will keep me busy...I'm just waiting on confirmation  of fragrances & away I go!
I'm not selling via net at this stage...I'm building on what I have here first, then will see  ;)

Can't wait til you do Maddy, I am a bit partial to online shopping ;D

Just had my girlfriend round for a coffee and we're wedding planning. It is soooooooooo much fun. I am having a ball throwing ideas at her. We've got 12 months to go and she's a stresser, and I'm not, so we'll get it all done.
Can't wait to go dress shopping. I've told her she is not allowed to wear a meringue and I'm not wearing a frilly lavender frock. It could be interesting to see what we agree on! (cowgirl boots, shirt  and jeans are looking good so far!)
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Post by: Emme on September 05, 2014, 07:55:39 am
Congratulatios Maddy, that is fantastic news.  I am certain they will sell very well.  Wishing you every success with the new venture. 

Nikkit, recently saw a wedding photo where the attendants wore cowgirl boots!  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 05, 2014, 08:06:55 am
It sounds exciting Nikkit. A friend once said jokingly when asked to be a bridesmaid, 'will I wear a big frock, with a low cut front and a big red rose on it?' Sadly the bride loved the idea and that is what she had to wear. :-\
Gert the gardens there are beautiful. Is it cold?
Maddy, congratulations. we all knew you could do it.

We have been packing more stuff to take to Busselton for the Model A rally.
Gayle and the Tru Blu crowd have done a great write up for us on there site. Here  (http://www.trublutravelling.com.au/_blog/TruBlu_Travelling/post/model-as-out-and-about-in-busselton/)is the link if anyone is interested.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/05/guhumyny.jpg)
This trailer is jam packed to the top with rally gifts for our participants. We hope they are going to get a lovely surprise.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 05, 2014, 08:51:11 am
So much wonderful news to read this morning. ;D

Glad you got your coffee fix Julie :D :D

Gert a lovely photo,I love the planting of the ornamental cabbages. 8)

Well done DD getting on a horse again. ;D

Congratulations Maddy on your business success.I hope it leads to bigger and better orders ;)

Good luck on the Wedding planning Nikkit.Keep your GF calm ;)

Love your DH logic Marie :D :D

The rally is getting very close now Cookie ;D
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Post by: JulieO on September 05, 2014, 09:49:16 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on September 05, 2014, 04:43:30 am
JulieO I have asked for a subscritption to a coffee roasters specialty estates for father's day. This way every month I will get 500g of freshly roasted coffee delivered. They are all single origin from different estates around the world.  A half kilo of coffee usually lasts me a month.

How wonderful Den and a very good Father's Day pressie I think.  Nothing like fresh beans.  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 05, 2014, 09:56:55 am
All very interesting girls.following you all  with little wi if at the moment.

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Post by: mab19 on September 05, 2014, 10:03:00 am
Congratulations Maddy, well done.

Lovely photo Gert.  Spring is definately in the air.

Nice Fathers Day present Den.  I love the smell of coffee but can,t drink it. ???
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Post by: judydawn on September 05, 2014, 10:28:17 am
An interesting read on this thread today, nice to read people's contributions.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 05, 2014, 11:05:17 am
Cookie, that looks like a great weekend.  I'd love to come for a look.  See how things pan out.
Nick kit, what fun -  what's wrong with lavender? 
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Post by: cookie1 on September 05, 2014, 01:01:03 pm
If you do come down to Busselton in that week Bedlam make sure you find me. I think you have my phone number. We'd love to take you for a ride.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 05, 2014, 04:03:28 pm
OMG cookie I want to peep under the tarp. I can't stand not knowing what surprises lay underneath!
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Post by: obbie on September 05, 2014, 10:17:31 pm
so much happening all at once.
Great news Maddy
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Post by: djinni373 on September 06, 2014, 12:05:39 am
Wow it's difficult to keep up with everything here! So much happening.

Quote from: cookie1 on September 05, 2014, 08:06:55 am
We have been packing more stuff to take to Busselton for the Model A rally.
Gayle and the Tru Blu crowd have done a great write up for us on there site. Here  (http://www.trublutravelling.com.au/_blog/TruBlu_Travelling/post/model-as-out-and-about-in-busselton/)is the link if anyone is interested.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/05/guhumyny.jpg)
This trailer is jam packed to the top with rally gifts for our participants. We hope they are going to get a lovely surprise.

You are most welcome Cookie. We would all love to be at the Show Day but sadly 4,150 km is just a bit too far to travel. We are looking forward to some pics of the day  ;D

Quote from: CreamPuff63 on September 05, 2014, 04:03:28 pm
OMG cookie I want to peep under the tarp. I can't stand not knowing what surprises lay underneath!

I tried to find out CP but Cookie was a tough Cookie and wouldn't spill :D
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Post by: djinni373 on September 06, 2014, 12:09:35 am
Yesterday I was at the Penrith Caravan and camping show. Some work but lots of fun 8)

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Post by: obbie on September 06, 2014, 12:11:16 am
soccers last games today
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Post by: mab19 on September 06, 2014, 02:08:34 am
A lovely day here so washed all the linen.

Put the house back together after having to move things about for the plumber.

Going to GD netball grand final later today.
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Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2014, 02:48:51 am
Good luck to GD's team Margaret.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 06, 2014, 04:02:34 am
Looking after GS, DS finally is in surgery now having his op.   So popping on here  constantly to check in the truth or rumor updates  :)
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Post by: mab19 on September 06, 2014, 05:59:22 am
GD's team won the netball final by five goals. ;D ;D  She also won a trophy for runner up for best and fairest for the year.  We are all pretty proud of her.  This is her last year of playing as she is off to Uni next year so won't have much spare time for sport.
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Post by: Emme on September 06, 2014, 06:42:25 am
Aussie Brenda, hoping DS okay and all goes well with his surgery

Mab congratulations to GD's team and also to GD.  Well done  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 06, 2014, 07:06:39 am
AB i hope DS's surgery goes well. Mab, well done to GD.

CP if I told you what was in the trailer I would have to kill you, or muzzle you and lock you up until the rally starts. Two weeks tomorrow.
We would not have been able to fit a stamp in the trailer, it is jammed packed full of great stuff.

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Post by: gertbysea on September 06, 2014, 11:00:50 am
On the Tranz Alpine train in
New Zealand (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/06/a7372cd50e9f1ec7b062c9941723e8ee.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 06, 2014, 11:02:30 am
Fabulous photo Gert.Love it 8)
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Post by: obbie on September 06, 2014, 11:09:06 am
soccer was great, DS won 2 games out of 3.\\Have to make cakes in the morning for the break up bbq..
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 06, 2014, 11:25:45 am
Thanks girls DS sent message he was very sore , come in tomorrow.  Hopefully he will be home Monday, we have the house set up, I had all we needed from when I broke my leg years ago.
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Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2014, 11:40:38 am
That's handy AB.

Nice photo Gert.

I hope that trailer is in a secure place cookie  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 06, 2014, 12:21:19 pm
A beautiful photo Gert. I've done that trip and the scenery was rather speccy.

Yes Judy, it is locked safely in the factory where the photo was taken. We are very fortunate to have this person on our committee. He has been very generous. 
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 06, 2014, 01:08:06 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on September 06, 2014, 11:00:50 am
On the Tranz Alpine train in
New Zealand (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/06/a7372cd50e9f1ec7b062c9941723e8ee.jpg)

Stunning Gert. I love NZ   ;D

Hope you are having a good time and enjoying the beautiful scenery.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 06, 2014, 09:57:48 pm
You will be in for a busy time Brenda. At least you know what to do!

Gert
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Post by: Emme on September 06, 2014, 10:21:58 pm
Great photos Gert, glad you are having a wonderful trip.  Beautiful scenery
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Post by: obbie on September 06, 2014, 10:40:24 pm
Looks a good trip Gert, enjoy :)
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Post by: Nikkit on September 06, 2014, 10:48:02 pm
Bedlam, nothing is wrong with lavender...on the bush! Just not on me.  :P

Have fun Gert.

It'll be like Christmas Cookie ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on September 07, 2014, 01:34:48 am
We did the train trips Gert, all 3, enjoyed  them.  Hope you are.
Managed a walk around the weir in between rain spells. Cookie, it has changed a lot since we were there when my kids were little.
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Post by: mab19 on September 07, 2014, 02:32:31 am
Great photo Gert, enjoy your trip.

We have been invited out to DS1 for a spit roast lunch. :P :P
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Post by: troupie on September 07, 2014, 10:41:13 am
Have a good time in Busselton Cookie; we were there last week visiting the family.

Made two lots of biscuits today plus a new cake recipe and then put buttons and buttonholes on a blouse I have had almost ready for about 6 months and keep promising to finish. Its done now and ready to hang on the line.
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Post by: droverjess on September 07, 2014, 09:43:59 pm
Making jam today!

Great pics Gert, I love NZ!
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Post by: gertbysea on September 08, 2014, 05:15:23 am
On our way to Wanaka from Franz Joseph.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/07/90dc464e0ed59131b4e92994c7da01af.jpg)
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Post by: gertbysea on September 08, 2014, 05:17:26 am
Having a glass of.(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/07/3eac38e9114bdb7d00f07d747d56c9af.jpg)
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Post by: cookie1 on September 08, 2014, 05:54:31 am
I see the wine can be seasoned Gert. NZ is such a beautiful place. Thanks for the photos.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 08, 2014, 06:07:43 am
looks like a lovely spot to sit and soak up the view with a glass of in hand
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 08, 2014, 08:24:08 am
Great photos Gert. 8)
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Post by: Emme on September 08, 2014, 10:08:51 am
Thank you Gert, loving the photos
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Post by: judydawn on September 08, 2014, 12:26:10 pm
Me too, thanks Gert for keeping in touch.  :-* :-*
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Post by: Nikkit on September 09, 2014, 12:03:20 am
Nice view with a glass there Gert  ;D

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Post by: mab19 on September 09, 2014, 02:43:25 am
Lovely photos Gert.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 09, 2014, 02:54:05 am
Gert,  green with envy.
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Post by: Nikkit on September 09, 2014, 03:23:18 am
Happy today that the wind has finally died down. Has been ordinary up here. We had a tree come down over the chook yard, so this weekend it'll be out with the chainsaw and clean it up.
We've also been burying chooks, the foxes have been in again and am now down to 3 girls.  My vege patch is well fertilised and resembling a chook cemetery at the moment. Not looking forward to planting summer veges...I am going to have to either remember burial sites, or dig real careful!

And I must admit I have been following "The Great TM5 Debate" with morbid interest. It is a bit like a train smash really, I just can't look away. 8)
My conclusion at this stage...there's a lot of people out there with their panties in a wad.  :o
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Post by: gertbysea on September 09, 2014, 03:23:47 am
Been travelling most of the day. I am not one for taking pics though the others are. Might find one or two on FB To copy in but have to ensure supply of wi if or 3G

Absolutely stunning place. Off tomorrow to Milford Sound so may have pics to share.

Gert(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/08/5afc7331ab536eb5c54bd1094b45272b.jpg)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 09, 2014, 07:04:41 am
Wow, Gert! That's so surreal 😃
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Post by: mcmich on September 09, 2014, 07:12:05 am
Lovely photos Gert.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 09, 2014, 08:58:10 am
Look at the colour of that water.Just beautiful 8) Thanks for the photo Gert :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on September 09, 2014, 10:19:01 am
Gert take a photo in the tunnel on the way to Milford Sound.  ;D :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 09, 2014, 01:56:05 pm
I went shopping and said "Hello" to Geoffrey Palmer. (http://Geoffrey Palmer)He was going into the Post Office while I was exiting. ;D Looks good for his age.
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Post by: droverjess on September 09, 2014, 05:51:21 pm
LOL CC!

 Have finished spraying drive with weed killer, the tarmaccers come next week. We did it once then their start date got delayed, so have hd to do it again.
Also fed and checked sheep, deadheaded some of the flower borders, admin, laundry and done a bit of chilling this afternoon looking at art tutorials on YouTube  :D


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Post by: gertbysea on September 09, 2014, 07:39:52 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on September 09, 2014, 10:19:01 am
Gert take a photo in the tunnel on the way to Milford Sound.  ;D :D

I will if I get a chance. We are bussing it as the others are taking to car. Cld as but clear. Looking forward to seeing the Milford Sound.

Gert
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 09, 2014, 09:38:05 pm
The southern lakes are stunning, Gert.  Have you been to Tekapo?  Run into any keas yet?

Last night DH and I went to see David Suchet (Agatha Christie's Poirot) in "The Last Confession".  What a wonderful, wonderful show.  It was my b'day present to DH as he loves Suchet and well worth every last dollar spent on super-good tickets.  It was by far the the best live show we have seen in a great many years.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 10, 2014, 02:24:08 am
Beautiful photo Gert.i hope you get clear blue sky at Milford as it is very beautiful.
 First time we went was picture perfect but second time spent the entire trip in the lower deck trying to keep warm and out of the rain. Couldn't see a thing for mist.
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Post by: dede on September 10, 2014, 03:10:58 am
Had a biopsy done last week on a thing on my face although the doctor thought it was fine but did the biopsy anyway to be sure. Got the results today and it's a skin cancer :(. I really didn't expect that. Lucky it's the best type of skin cancer to have though so getting it removed next week.
Really pays to have anything checked that doesn't look quiet right. I better get into the habit of wearing sun screen everyday I think.
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Post by: maddy on September 10, 2014, 03:27:42 am
Sorry to hear that Mandy  :(  I really need to get checked too, so thank you for the push.  I was a sun worshiper all my youth  :-\


Gert...amazing pics!

Went to an info night last night, as DD wants to go on a school study trip next year for 21/2 weeks...to Lombok & Sumatra.
....guess who's sick to the stomach giving a "yes" answer  :-\  I know this will be an amazing experience for her, and I'm sure I will say yes...but I'm so not & never have been a traveller, and how do I stop my fears for my girls safety??  I need to get over it...not going to be easy!
All I know is she will be that  girl who will traipse around the globe  :'(  WHAAA!!

The 3rd & last presentations this weekend...thank goodness footy will be over!....now the not-so-fun cricket begins  :-X

Coffee with a friend this afternoon, then I shall get stuck into making some more cupcake candles, with new moulds that arrived today :D...also testing  5  types of lemon scents....Mr. Maddy will be so thrilled (not)  :P



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Post by: dede on September 10, 2014, 03:33:35 am
Yes make sure you do Maddy, the sooner these things are treated the better.
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Post by: judydawn on September 10, 2014, 04:13:00 am
Good to hear you went along and had a check up Mandi, it certainly has paid off.

I'm with you on travelling these days maddy but we can't hold our kids back.  Suck in some fresh air and just go along with what she wants to do, life can be a real adventure for some.

I've just come back from morning tea meet up with my Probus buddies.  What a good laugh we had, so good for the soul.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 10, 2014, 06:05:24 am
Finally some Wi Fi. (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/09/cbbdcbea29347d3a8e5e9c571d4a33c8.jpg)e Te Anau to Milford Sound.(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/09/ff9229b74dd932adade3ee17c9788335.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/09/2763e7960763339d0e9a272a699813ad.jpg)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 10, 2014, 06:20:53 am
Keep the pics coming, Gert 😄

Had a lovely time visiting Cookie this morning. Got acquainted with her gorgeous bird, HMP, the lovely queen bed on wheels and her beloved Model A.

Your DH is incredibly talented, Cookie. Loved the rice pudding story 😆😄😃
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Post by: Bedlam on September 10, 2014, 07:39:20 am
Lucky you BZB.  Are you a hmp convert?
Gert you are bringing many happy memories back from last year. Thanks for the photos.
Mandi, I had one removed from by back a couple of years ago. I too was a baby oiled sun worshipper in my youth.  Good you got checked.
Maddi, 21/2 weeks Is do-able.  She will be fine with lots of great stories to tell on her return. 
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Post by: gertbysea on September 10, 2014, 10:15:59 am
Hard to post but another (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/10/20c6ed09b84303252c7b82ae71cf123e.jpg)

Seals sunning.(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/10/cec7bbf23ae3e298e4d07c0820560ca8.jpg)

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Post by: judydawn on September 10, 2014, 10:19:32 am
Lovely thanks Gert.
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Post by: dede on September 10, 2014, 10:23:39 am
Beautiful photos Gert.

Bedlam I often forget about sunscreen, I think I better change my habits now. :)
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Post by: mcmich on September 10, 2014, 10:51:45 am
Stunning photos Gert.  :D I love New Zealand.
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 10, 2014, 11:19:57 am
Great photos Gert. I love New Zealand too.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 10, 2014, 11:56:07 am
Gert such beautiful photos, bringing back lovely memories.
Mandi I am so glad you had the nasty removed. Don't worry I have had about 25 removed and 2 melanomas. Just keep an eye on your skin.
BZB you are too kind. I really enjoyed your visit, you must come again.
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Post by: dede on September 10, 2014, 11:58:46 am
Quote from: cookie1 on September 10, 2014, 11:56:07 am
Gert such beautiful photos, bringing back lovely memories.
Mandi I am so glad you had the nasty removed. Don't worry I have had about 25 removed and 2 melanomas. Just keep an eye on your skin.
BZB you are too kind. I really enjoyed your visit, you must come again.

Gee Cookie 25 is so many :o
I haven't had mine removed yet, appointment on Monday.
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Post by: astarra on September 10, 2014, 12:07:20 pm
Hope it all goes well, dede.   :-*
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Post by: dede on September 10, 2014, 12:18:38 pm
Im sure it will Astarra. It's on my forehead so at least I won't be able to see them slicing it out, that would be horrible. When the doctor took the biopsy the sound of them chopping a bit of flesh out gave me the creeps, yuck.
Be glad to have it gone
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Post by: cookie1 on September 10, 2014, 12:35:44 pm
I was sun worshipper dede. A silly person and they are all catching up with me. My last one was a few weeks ago between my eyebrow and eye. On the forehead they can be a bit painful, so be prepared. Mine keep popping up. I've had 3 big ones removed from my face. As a result of the melanomas I have a full body check every 6 months. It is worth it.
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Post by: dede on September 10, 2014, 01:06:00 pm
I didn't think I was to much of a sun worshipper, but I'm not overly carful when I'm in the sun.
Did you have the last one frozen off or cut out? Mine is being cut out.
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 10, 2014, 01:21:06 pm
Good you got into it early. Wishing you all the best Mandi. You can borrow my big girls nickers if you need.
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Post by: dede on September 10, 2014, 01:24:10 pm
Lol thanks Kimmyh :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 10, 2014, 01:35:56 pm
:)
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Post by: Bedlam on September 10, 2014, 02:44:04 pm
I have to admit I was glad mine was on my back.  Cookie that is a lot, glad you keep up with the checks.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 10, 2014, 02:58:40 pm
Quote from: Bedlam on September 10, 2014, 07:39:20 am
Lucky you BZB.  Are you a hmp convert?


Oh no, Denise! I'm staying true to my German hunk 😍

Cookie had it on her countertop, and I got to have a look. Was very surprised that it doesn't have a steamer. Looks quite bulky.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 11, 2014, 02:06:42 am
I agree with all BZB's comments. It weighs a heck of a lot.

DH came home from car club in raptures yesterday. This has just been brought in. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/11/ezuzadup.jpg)
It is a unrestored ( obviously) Model A. I must admit even I think it is beautiful.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 11, 2014, 02:14:23 am
It is Cookie, many hours of love to bring that one back.
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Post by: mab19 on September 11, 2014, 02:41:29 am
Love the old car Cookie.  It will be a labour of love to get it looking like new again.

I can't believe it but I have more water problems here again today.  I think the washing machine burst a hose and there was water running through the laundry, bathroom and down the passage.   It's just not my week this week. :-)) :-)) :-))
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Post by: gertbysea on September 11, 2014, 03:09:32 am
Gorgeous cookie.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 11, 2014, 03:35:06 am
OMG that just doesn't look possible to bring up to use ever again  :-)) what a great project
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Post by: judydawn on September 11, 2014, 03:55:11 am
So who owns that little beauty cookie - as much as he would love to get his hands on it, it didn't sound as if DH has bought it ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 11, 2014, 04:52:44 am
I have great admiration for people who look at rusing hulks like that and can see the potential for restoration. When I see an old car like that my thoughts are wahat a shame it is too far gone to fix.

I guess I lack patience for that sort of project.  :(
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Post by: obbie on September 11, 2014, 05:58:24 am
that car will look great when done up and restored.. :)
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Post by: mcmich on September 11, 2014, 06:36:40 am
Will be looking forward to seeing it all shiny and drivable Cookie.

I'm now Thermomixless until the new one arrives. I decided to put it on gumtree after a few contacts fell through. It sold in 15 minutes and was picked up today. I could have sold it 10 times over. Looks like I will be back to cooking the old fashioned way for a little while.  :o
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Post by: Nikkit on September 11, 2014, 06:44:49 am
Looks good cookie  :)

I've been on the phone to my new Telstra "bestie" in the Phillipines, Ryan. I think he now loves me as I said I was an Aussie chick and I had lived near the Great Barrier Reef. If the poor lad could've fitted down the phone line he would be now in my office I think!
Anyway, he fixed my 3rd world problem ...no emails... and I was pretty impressed with him to be honest.

Should I be worried that he gave me his details so that all I have to do is click a button and he'll call me straight away? And if I ever go to the Phillipines I am to call him and he'll put me up at his place and show me around!  ;D ;D
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Post by: mcmich on September 11, 2014, 07:05:02 am
What a personalised service he has provided Nikkit.  :D

Always good to know you have a contact if you visit the Phillipines.  ;)
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Post by: Nikkit on September 11, 2014, 07:39:12 am
Hmmm Mich, I'm not too sure I want the full personalised service deal though... :o

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Post by: mcmich on September 11, 2014, 07:55:44 am
Quote from: Nikkit on September 11, 2014, 07:39:12 am
Hmmm Mich, I'm not too sure I want the full personalised service deal though... :o



Really Nikkit  ??? A bloke you've spoken to on the phone once, named Ryan has offered to show you around town and put you up. Couldn't be anything suss or dodgy about that.  ;D
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Post by: Wonder on September 11, 2014, 07:57:50 am
Nikkit, at least you are always going to be assured of good service while ever he works at Telstra. I guess he would have your address already so you might want to be careful as he might decide to just show up on your doorstep  ;D

Mich, that was quick. I've got a bit of a master plan for buying my new TM. I'm going to purchase using a new credit card which has 12 months interest free (I have to pay a yearly fee of $45), I'll then keep my TM31 for a few more months until the rush of selling is over on gumtree and ebay, and put it up around Christmas time hoping for a good price. I figure I won't be worse off, but I might end up getting a little more once the first round are all sold after people take advantage of the lower opening price. Still waiting for Thermomix or the consultant to call me so I can arrange something.
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Post by: mcmich on September 11, 2014, 08:50:35 am
Very smart Wonder. I was going to sell when Gert first got wind of it but at the end of the day I still got a very good price for a 3yr old machine, out of warranty and no thermoserver. Goldfish gifted me with 2 thermal keepers which are way better than the thermoserver. I sold the original on ebay for a handsome price.  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 11, 2014, 09:37:26 am
Obviously Ryan gets around . He gave me his phone number too and told me he would call me in a couple of  days to,check if all was well  and indeed he did severally times . I politely told him not to call anymore as my boyfriend  the police officer was getting jealous! LOL,

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on September 11, 2014, 09:54:56 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on September 11, 2014, 09:37:26 am
Obviously Ryan gets around . He gave me his phone number too and told me he would call me in a couple of  days to,check if all was well  and indeed he did severally times . I politely told him not to call anymore as my boyfriend  the police officer was getting jealous! LOL,

Gert

So how do I get Ryan's number?  ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 11, 2014, 10:23:16 am
Can I have Ryans number too
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Post by: cookie1 on September 11, 2014, 10:42:20 am
I would do almost anything to have Telstra do what they are supposed to. So I guess I need Ryan's number too. Nikkit you must have a very sexy voice over the phone.  ;D ;D an aquaintance certainly does, but when you see her ..well.. She doesn't match her phone voice in looks or age.  :-\ :-\
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Post by: dede on September 11, 2014, 02:19:06 pm
Quote from: mcmich on September 11, 2014, 06:36:40 am
Will be looking forward to seeing it all shiny and drivable Cookie.

I'm now Thermomixless until the new one arrives. I decided to put it on gumtree after a few contacts fell through. It sold in 15 minutes and was picked up today. I could have sold it 10 times over. Looks like I will be back to cooking the old fashioned way for a little while.  :o

Oh no Michelle :o, I hated when my TM went away for a few days for a service, was hard going back to the old way of cooking lol. Hope your TM5 arrives quickly. Glad I'm keeping mine :)
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Post by: Nikkit on September 12, 2014, 04:18:56 am
Sorry Ladies not sharing my new man Ryan, although it looks like I'm not altogether flavour of the month if he's been chatting up Gert as well. He'll be at your place before mine Gert as he wants to snorkel on the reef  ;D  ;)


Quote from: cookie1 on September 11, 2014, 10:42:20 am
I would do almost anything to have Telstra do what they are supposed to. So I guess I need Ryan's number too. Nikkit you must have a very sexy voice over the phone.  ;D ;D an aquaintance certainly does, but when you see her ..well.. She doesn't match her phone voice in looks or age.  :-\ :-\

Oh cookie - nearly had cake on the computer screen this time! You rustled up a memory from way back when I was flying, I used to have a chat to all the yachties and trawlers (if they were steaming, if not we left them well alone) and I was told I did have a sexy voice over the radio. Did have a few propositions once they were in town, (remember I had a waist and perky boobs...oh and the lads had probably been at sea for a while... :o) I didn't want to be the skippers trawler mole though. Or the engineers, or the deckies! 

But no...sorry...you can't have Ryan's number.  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 12, 2014, 05:10:12 am
OMG nickkit the memories.  Waist and  perky boobs. Seems like half a century ago. Oh wait it was half a century ago!

Gert
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Post by: troupie on September 12, 2014, 05:47:03 am
Nikkit I am just about rolling around the floor laughing at you being the skippers mole; I nearly forgot that I have biscuits in the oven; in fact this forum has been the cause of a few burnt biccies when I get involved.

Cookie I love the car and so would DH; he has heaps (oops meant lots) of photos of similar ones from when we are driving around the countryside. Must go, can smell burning.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 12, 2014, 05:57:24 am
Not the best weather for viewing in Queenstown but they really need the rain. Beautiful all the same and we were delighted to find when checking in a Forum  friend had a special bottle of wine waiting for us in our room.

Ain't this forum a wonderful place.

Very grateful and feeling blessed.

Gert(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/11/9d096c251752d51b807a708cf0fd56d6.jpg)

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Post by: obbie on September 12, 2014, 06:00:58 am
Just had a guy in my shop with 2 Mustangs and a Chevvy :)
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Post by: courton on September 12, 2014, 06:05:07 am
Special holiday Gert?
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Post by: gertbysea on September 12, 2014, 06:10:28 am
No just an opportunity to tag along with friends. We had our 49th last month.

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Post by: courton on September 12, 2014, 06:25:33 am
Enjoy NZ. We lived there for a few years and loved it. The people are so friendly.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 12, 2014, 06:53:27 am
How nice Gert, enjoy,I  think it is nearly time for me to retire out by the chimera with a wee drink..
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Post by: Wonder on September 12, 2014, 07:35:23 am
What a lovely gesture. I would love one of those right about now.
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Post by: dede on September 12, 2014, 08:03:12 am
Work today for me, but a little different than usual.
To get to my client today I had to open a gate then disconnect an electric fence, drive through then close the gate and reconnect the electric fence, drive through and around big piles of cow poo, drive around big black cows, open and close another gate then finally arrive at the house, then repeat all of the above to get out. My car now has poo up the sides. :)
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on September 12, 2014, 08:33:43 am
Work for a bit then nap time with my sickly girl. Swimming with master 5 this afternoon. Home on the couch now :)
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Post by: Emme on September 12, 2014, 08:35:05 am
Dede, sound like car washing for you.   ;D

Gert, lovely photos, really enjoying your trip with you   :D ;D

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Post by: cookie1 on September 12, 2014, 09:01:44 am
Gert such beautiful photos again. Are you going on the jet boats, or bungee jumping?
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Post by: gertbysea on September 12, 2014, 09:27:41 am
Quote from: cookie1 on September 12, 2014, 09:01:44 am
Gert such beautiful photos again. Are you going on the jet boats, or bungee jumping?

As if!

Gert
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Post by: courton on September 12, 2014, 10:04:54 am
Gert, my dear 84 yr old friend went bungy jumping. A little later he was having emergency appendix surgery and the Drs couldn't find the appendix In it's normal position until he explained his recent escapade!
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Post by: gertbysea on September 12, 2014, 10:06:04 am
Too funny. Hope he was ok.

Gert
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Post by: courton on September 12, 2014, 10:18:19 am
He is my super hero. Was piloting a plane (small) until recently, has climbed the Sydney harbour bridge more times than I can remember, sails, dives etcetcetc. I get exhausted listening to his exploits!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 12, 2014, 10:19:39 am
Lovely photos Gert shame about the weather as Queenstown is stunning with clear blue sky.

What an amazing old car cookie. Is your DH going to restore it?
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 12, 2014, 10:20:47 am
OMG Courton.....I bungee jumped in queenstown a few years ago. Does that mean my appendix is not where it should be???

Lovely gesture Gert. This forum has some amazingly kind people.
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Post by: courton on September 12, 2014, 10:47:17 am
I think when you are 84 yrs old things don't bounce back to normal as quickly or as well!!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 12, 2014, 10:48:54 am
Great car Cookie.That will keep DH busy.
Stunning photos Gert,especially the bubbly ;) :D
Dede your escapades sounded as though you were breaking into Fort Knox :D :D :D
I hope I'm still just as active as your 84 yearold friend Courton. :D :D He is indeed a Super Hero :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 12, 2014, 12:06:05 pm
Lovely photos, Gert 😃

I don't have an appendix. So it should be safe to go bungee jumping?!?

😁
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Post by: Bedlam on September 12, 2014, 12:10:20 pm
Shopping with Mum and she actually bought an AF.  This is Big for my Mum.  Now to convince her to get a Thermie.  She said she would come to my demo!
DD has already named ours T1 and T2, DD2 say "that's original!"
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 12, 2014, 12:29:00 pm
Love it Denise.....original or not ☺️
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Post by: cookie1 on September 12, 2014, 12:39:07 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on September 12, 2014, 10:19:39 am
Lovely photos Gert shame about the weather as Queenstown is stunning with clear blue sky.

What an amazing old car cookie. Is your DH going to restore it?

Not this one. He has one half done, one licensed and we use it, and a third in lots of pieces.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 12, 2014, 01:59:17 pm
DS12 is going to to China with his schoolmates and teachers next holiday (without me 😢😢) He brought home a cool letter from the Premier today for the trip 😄

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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 12, 2014, 02:22:53 pm
How exciting for your DS12 BZB. :)
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 12, 2014, 02:39:03 pm
Great news about you DS BZB. He will have a great time.

We just arrived home from a lovely meal  at our local Indian restaurant with DD2, her husband and  their four children. A late Father's Day celebration as they couldn't make it to our family Father's Day dinner at a Spanish restaurant on Sunday.  All my GK's love spicy food which is great as we can take them anywhere  and they will eat well.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 12, 2014, 07:32:33 pm
How wonderful BZB. And MF  we had a great meal last night right here in our room as we had picked up,a magnificent platter of local food from the winery we visited yesterday. The chef normally does not do takeaway but I convinced him I needed or have more of a taste from his menu. The leftovers will be for brekkie as soon as Dh stops snoring . Can't wait to open the curtain when the sun comes up which should be soon as it is  about 0630.

How long will,the restoration take cookie?

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 12, 2014, 10:20:08 pm
Glad you enjoyed the winery yesterday Gert. The food there is always lovely and the staff so friendly, helpful and efficient. Husband and wife team in the kitchen and been there for years. He posts some of his recipes on the website.
Hope the sun shines for you today  ;D
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Post by: thermo18 on September 13, 2014, 12:00:07 am
I went and saw Tenina in action last night in Mandurah had such a great time, and the food was amazing 😄
I always feel good after seeing her in action. I have never tried Kale before and the salad she made was fantastic, so going to make this today and definitely the yummy cheesy cauliflower breadstick 😁
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Post by: gertbysea on September 13, 2014, 12:22:12 am
MorningTea at Pier 19 at Queenstown Wharf

bluff oysters and bloody marys.

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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 13, 2014, 01:01:53 am
Morning TEA,!!!!   TEA,!!!!  I don't see any tea. :D
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Post by: goldfish on September 13, 2014, 01:11:31 am
 ;D ;D ;D  Obviously not TEA-totalling, AB  ;D ;D ;D  Gert -Think I'm enjoying your trip as much as I can without being there . . . ;)
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Post by: judydawn on September 13, 2014, 01:28:21 am
You're having fun Gert, are you keeping up with the young ones  ;D 

Great experience for DS BZB, bet he is so excited.

MF, I love how your family never miss an opportunity to celebrate and how those who can't make it get a second opportunity to do so. 


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Post by: dede on September 13, 2014, 03:39:14 am
Beautiful day here. Been busy this morning catching up on jobs around the house. Now I'm off to work, think I might take the client out and about today if he wants too.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 13, 2014, 03:47:09 am
Queenstown (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/12/df607a9564f88161f78bdef827fa2edc.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/12/c52a61145ad217afb867d901f5054146.jpg)
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Post by: obbie on September 13, 2014, 06:35:39 am
love the photos Gert.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on September 13, 2014, 07:27:17 am
Lovely photos Gert!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 13, 2014, 08:51:45 am
Wonderful photos Gert 8) Thank you :-*
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Post by: Wonder on September 13, 2014, 09:01:20 am
Great Photos Gert.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 13, 2014, 09:17:44 am
So lovely Gert.
BZB your son is indeed a star, congratulations to him.

Gert, DH is NOT allowed to buy this one until he has finished at least one more of the ones we have here at home.   :-)) :-))

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Post by: obbie on September 13, 2014, 09:57:00 am
oh Cookie, let him buy the car..... ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on September 13, 2014, 10:14:15 am
Just catching up. What fun we have sharing the adventures of members. So many laughs.  Not going to NZ now as I feel I have been with Gert.  Must attend to some sun spots on skin.  Thanks for the push.  Maddy,  we have to let our children go.  You have done a great job in giving your daughter a feeling of independence.  Cookie great old car,  but what a massive job to restore it.
Had great fun today talked Sour Dough with a chef at a new cafe/ bar that has opened in the Swiss Mountain Inn,  on the Ballarat Dalesford road.  He is baking his own SD.  I told him about the SD crumpets.  He was very interested and took a photo of the process,  from my iPad. He gave me a loaf of his SD to try.  It was very nice although the crust was very hard and therefore difficult to slice when fresh.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 13, 2014, 01:14:33 pm
DS15 took part in his last piano competition for the year. And he had a blast! Had to wait for 17 others to perform first though, as he was right at the end.

He played a Chopin Nocturne for his first piece. Adjudicator liked it; said it was poised. His second piece was Bartok's Romanian Folk Dances - his favourite.

Got first place in the Under 16 Piano Recital at the North of Perth Music Festival. Sooo happy and proud of him. He has had a challenging year in his piano. Lots of ups and downs. Glad that today was an up 😄

The Romanian Folk Dances:

http://youtu.be/zupVmD5Uif0
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Post by: cookie1 on September 13, 2014, 01:38:31 pm
Congratulations to him BZB. A marvellous achievement.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 13, 2014, 01:45:56 pm
Well done to DS
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Post by: judydawn on September 13, 2014, 01:56:43 pm
Excellent playing BZB, congratulations to your DS.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 13, 2014, 02:40:31 pm
Amazing achievement BZB.Congratulations to your DS15 ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 13, 2014, 08:40:34 pm
We had a lovely meal at Pier19 last night. A trio of lamb, A salmon dish and a whole shoulder of lamb served for two.

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Sorry  the pics are very dark. Should have used my iPhone not my IPad.

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on September 13, 2014, 08:43:17 pm
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View from my balcony and about 2 degrees this morning.

Gert
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Post by: dede on September 13, 2014, 08:46:07 pm
Beautiful Gert. Looks like your having a wonderful time :)
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Post by: Wonder on September 13, 2014, 10:53:01 pm
Gert, again great food and scenery. Thanks for sharing with us all.

Maddy, sounds liked you have raised a great girl, she will have an amazing time and she will learn so much from the trip. While travel is scary when you are not used to it, if you look at the statistics (I'm more a practical analytical person) the incident of something happening while travelling is actually lower than driving at home. She will love the extra independence and it will be over before you know it.

BZB, you have amazingly talented children, well done to DS

Chookie, that restaurant sounds great. There are so many rural restaurants doing wonderful food, just a shame they don't always get the attention they deserve.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 13, 2014, 10:59:41 pm
BZB,  that is just great.  Congratulations to your very talented son.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 13, 2014, 11:50:01 pm
Gert, looks beautiful.  How are you coping with the cooler weather, 2deg!  New Zealand  is a postcard at every corner, love to visit again especially looking at your photos.
DH's family for lunch today. His new favourite is Karens pulled pork so it's on the menu together with a roast beef on the BBQ with satay sauce and salads.  DD has made some beautiful macarons and Chookies  Swedish icecream cheesecake ( another of his new favourites) for dessert.
That is the only problem with this wonderful forum, too many new favourites!
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Post by: Emme on September 13, 2014, 11:54:57 pm
BZB, congratulations to your DS.  Very talented and I am sure puts in a lot of hard work to achieve what he has.  Well done!

Gert, I too, feel as though I am travelling around NZ.  Great photos and great food.  Thoroughly enjoying your travels with you.  ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on September 14, 2014, 12:00:29 am
BZB, your boys are very clever, very pleased he finished the year on a high.  Well done  and congratulations to him.
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Post by: judydawn on September 14, 2014, 12:56:13 am
Enjoy the birthday celebrations for your DH and his family today Denise, wish him a happy birthday from me.  Is it a special birthday or are all birthdays special in your house?

Lovely photos Gert, nice to see you are doing some fine dining along the way.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 14, 2014, 01:02:22 am
Gert dinner looks amazing . Hope you all enjoyed it .

BZB congratulations to your DS. What talented children you have.

Denise enjoy your family lunch.  Your menu sounds delicious and everyone will certainly enjoy it.  ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 14, 2014, 03:18:32 am
about to start baking, home from shopping.

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Post by: gertbysea on September 14, 2014, 04:15:40 am
Anyone for a gondola ride?
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Lovely sunny day.(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/13/ad5ff3e6cf9e43bdc66f60c04de25647.jpg)
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Post by: cookie1 on September 14, 2014, 04:56:12 am
I loved the gondola ride Gert. Does your living area have a glass ceiling or roof?  Beautiful photos.

I'm doing car club stuff. Trying to make sure that what we have planned will not cost more than the money we have.  :-\ we have done this before and worked it all out so it should be ok. A few sponsors are very slow in coming up with the money.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 14, 2014, 05:14:38 am
We are staying at the  Copthorn hotel it does have fantastic  views with a lovely balcony but by my standards a no way 4 Star hotel and not recommended.

This is a stunning place. Queenstown.

Home tomorrow.

Gert


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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on September 14, 2014, 05:22:35 am
You are making me quite hungry Gert. Gorgeous scenery.

The kids and I are home alone this weekend. Off to Bunnings soon for more plants :)
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Post by: obbie on September 14, 2014, 05:42:45 am
helped the local police today after a break in... :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 14, 2014, 06:15:39 am
Thank you, everyone. We took DS15 and his brothers out for yummy Japanese dinner at Yuki last night to celebrate 😄

Beautiful photos, Gert.
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Post by: dede on September 14, 2014, 07:24:57 am
Obbie I hope it wasn't your place?

Gert I'm really enjoying my tour of New Zealand thanks :)
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Post by: dede on September 14, 2014, 07:29:08 am
Can't say I achieved a lot today, but did take DS (almost 8) birthday shopping as he had no idea what he would like so I let him choose his own presents. He choose a world globe, a human skeleton, a new watch, a hopefully female canary to add to his aviary of two males and one female canary, and a few other bits and pieces. :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 14, 2014, 08:47:41 am
Stunning photos Gert.I just love the blue sky.The meal looked good too ;)

Enjoy your lunch Denise. :)

Good luck with those figures Cookie :-*

A great move to let your DS chose his own birthday present Dede :D Any name on the Canary yet ?

Doesn't sound good Obbie.I hope it wasn't your shop.
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Post by: dede on September 14, 2014, 09:57:45 am
No name for the the canary as yet, he has Jack and mitsy and their baby he called sticky beak as when he was little he kept falling out of the nest box every few hours and we had to keep putting him back in again :)

We just had a few laughs trying to put the skeleton together as I put the rib bones in the wrong place on the spine leaving the skeleton with an extra long neck. When I realized what I done we laughed so much we had tears running down our face :)
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Post by: cookie1 on September 14, 2014, 10:06:11 am
That's really lovely dede.
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 14, 2014, 01:24:22 pm
I've hot a name for the canary Mandi. DS5 made a quail out of recycled boxes at school on Friday. It looks really good, but when I enquirer about its name he replied, his name is bacon mummy? Mmmmm what do you think Mandi?
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Post by: Bedlam on September 14, 2014, 07:46:43 pm
Quote from: judydawn on September 14, 2014, 12:56:13 am
Enjoy the birthday celebrations for your DH and his family today Denise, wish him a happy birthday from me.  Is it a special birthday or are all birthdays special in your house?

Thanks Judy, not a special birthday,we try and get together with extended family for most birthdays otherwise everyone is so busy and we don't see each other. 
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Post by: obbie on September 14, 2014, 09:43:54 pm
no, nexr shop to us, but I got called in..
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Post by: gertbysea on September 15, 2014, 12:29:32 am
One last brekkie with Bloody Mary.

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Gert
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 15, 2014, 01:23:54 am
Brekkie looks good Gert is that black pudding on DH 's plate at first I thought mushrooms but it is round and flat?
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 15, 2014, 01:26:22 am
Yum looks good.  Hope you had a nice sunny morning on your last day in QT  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 15, 2014, 02:28:21 am
Yup it was black pud and delicious too. That was for chookie!

Gert
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 15, 2014, 03:14:30 am
I do black pudding for breakfast, that looks really good Gert.  :)
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Post by: Bedlam on September 15, 2014, 03:16:47 am
Yum Gert, safe travels.
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Post by: dede on September 15, 2014, 05:51:00 am
Breakfast looks good Gert, don't know about the black pudding though (yuck)
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Post by: dede on September 15, 2014, 05:52:37 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on September 14, 2014, 01:24:22 pm
I've hot a name for the canary Mandi. DS5 made a quail out of recycled boxes at school on Friday. It looks really good, but when I enquirer about its name he replied, his name is bacon mummy? Mmmmm what do you think Mandi?

Um I'm not sure about Bacon, not much meat on a canary lol :)
But thanks for the suggestion :D
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Post by: dede on September 15, 2014, 06:16:32 am
Had my skin cancer removed this morning. It's a bit sore now the numbness has worn off. 3 stitches. Let's hope they got it all cause I don't want to go back. The needles didn't worry me or the stitches, it was more the noise of the doctor slicing away at the flesh. Yuck makes my stomach churn.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 15, 2014, 08:58:51 am
Make him talk to you dede, you don't hear as much that way.  ;D ;D ;D I hope it doesn't scar too much for you.
I'm pacing myself doing the ironing today. The phone has been ringing non stop for DH who is out.
I've made normal everyday bread and DJ's Small Fruit L:oaf.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 15, 2014, 09:05:07 am
Great breakfast Gert.Have a safe trip home.

The wound sounds sore Dede :'( Fingers crossed for no more surgery :-*

Good luck with the ironing Cookie :D :D I won't offer  ;D
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Post by: dede on September 15, 2014, 09:07:37 am
Cookie I could of got him to talk to me but I find it hard to understand what he says. I wouldn't want to say yes to something I didn't understand to a doctor with a scalpel in his hand :D
My doctor is away on holiday so this doctor had to do the procedure instead.
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Post by: troupie on September 15, 2014, 10:35:42 am
I was up bright and early and started to clean my very messy house when  a friend rang and said 'I am off to the movies, want to come', so I put off the housework and had an enjoyable time at the movies and lunch; have done that for years.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 15, 2014, 11:51:58 am
Glad it is over for you Dede.
Troupie, how lovely.  Housework always waits...unfortunately.
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Post by: judydawn on September 15, 2014, 12:01:40 pm
I would have done the same thing Troupie, housework can always wait.

All over now Mandi, hope you're not still feeling sore.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on September 15, 2014, 01:04:56 pm
Dede, I hope you are feeling OK now.
Troupie, I probably should have gone into work today to catch up, but went to the movies instead with a girlfriend. It's been ages since we've done it, but we thoroughly enjoyed Woody Allen's latest movie
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Post by: cookie1 on September 15, 2014, 01:07:24 pm
I completed most of the ironing CC. I saved a little bit for tomorrow.  :D
What movie did you see troupie?  I want to see Gone Girl when it starts.
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Post by: troupie on September 15, 2014, 01:52:30 pm
EmeraldSue we probably saw the same move; I am pretty sure it was a Woody Allen one; cant remember the name properly but it was something about a Moon and I really enjoyed it; especially all the costumes, beautiful old cars and just the scenery. Cookie you would have loved the cars. It was set about 1929.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 16, 2014, 01:09:25 am
All home safe and sound. Just washing. House was wonderfully clean and dog fine.

DH called an Ambo this morning  as I was getting out of bed. Said he had shortness of breath. As they were loading him in I asked if he might want to take is phone but he said they don't  allow phones in the hospital.  May hear from him. May not. He could not wait to hop in with the two young female paramedics. Never even said goodbye.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2014, 01:53:27 am
Glad you hear you are back Gert but not so happy to hear about DH. Thank goodness you were back home though.  When you hop on down to the hospital and visit him please do let us know how things are.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 16, 2014, 01:59:50 am
Hope DH is ok, Gert. Glad you're home safe.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 16, 2014, 02:05:14 am
I am sure he will be fine. No doubt needs some "work" done but I ain't hopping down any time soon.to sit in the ED all,day. He is a big boy and will be lapping up all the attention. He is good hands.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on September 16, 2014, 02:55:04 am
Gert that is not good news. I do hope DH is ok.
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Post by: courton on September 16, 2014, 04:15:15 am
It would have been great if he were allowed the mobile phone so that he can keep you informed.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 16, 2014, 04:46:37 am
Of course he is allowed a mobile phone. It is just DH deciding he did not want to take his. Not my problem. He did not take a wallet either. Some men just cannot be told.

Gert
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Post by: Emme on September 16, 2014, 05:46:12 am
Gert, glad you are home safely and thanks again for all the wonderful photos of your trip.  Really enjoyed them and hearing about your travels. 
Hope things are okay with DH, like you say, they can't be told.
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Post by: dede on September 16, 2014, 06:40:11 am
Hi Gert, glad to hear your home and safe. Like everyone else I hope DH is fine and just being a hypochondriac lol. At least you can unpack in quiet without him being there :)
But hopefully he will be home soon
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 16, 2014, 07:39:31 am
Glad to hear you arrived safely home Gert.I hope DH is fine.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 16, 2014, 11:09:35 am
Same from me Gert. X
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 16, 2014, 12:16:39 pm
And me too Gert xox
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on September 16, 2014, 01:01:29 pm
Hope all is ok with your DH Gert. I'm sorry to see your holidays are over. Planning the next? :)
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Post by: Emme on September 17, 2014, 12:31:48 am
Gert, hoping things are okay  :-*
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Post by: gertbysea on September 17, 2014, 12:44:19 am
Yup all good. Must count up the numbers for our Sat night dinner in Hobart and make that bookin


Gert
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Post by: Katj on September 17, 2014, 01:22:45 am
Happy that all is good with DH Gert. Enjoyed your holiday photos having been their earlier in the year.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 17, 2014, 03:21:31 am
Enjoy the peace Gert, he will no doubt want some nursing when he comes home ;D.  Hope there is nothing seriously wrong.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 17, 2014, 12:01:47 pm
Finally got round to uploading DS15's other piece that was part of his recital last weekend. A beautiful Nocturne by Chopin 😃

http://youtu.be/Nn3BVXYWtZc
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Post by: dede on September 17, 2014, 12:29:31 pm
Not happy Jan :( , went to doctor today so he could just check the stitches and got the results of what they cut out.....they didn't get it all :(. I'm having my stitches removed on Monday and will ask for a referral to a specialist. Sound like they going to have to cut more out.....:( :( :(
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Post by: dede on September 17, 2014, 12:30:39 pm
BeezeeBee your DS is so talented. Wow wow wow :)
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Post by: cookie1 on September 17, 2014, 12:39:03 pm
Dede that is the pits. My specialist cuts and then you have to wait in his rooms with a dressing on for a few hours while someone on site tests the margins to see if they have it all. It's called Mohs surgery. You do have to hang around waiting but it's better than what you have. A good idea to go for a specialist.
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Post by: dede on September 17, 2014, 12:44:13 pm
I read the report a few times to try and make sense of it. But it says the bcc extends to the deep and radial margins. I don't want the local doctor hacking at me again. And at least if I go to a specialist they can check for anymore
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Post by: cookie1 on September 17, 2014, 12:45:53 pm
It sounds as though it is still in the edge bits of the removed piece. More needs to come out. Poor you.
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Post by: dede on September 17, 2014, 12:52:01 pm
I know. And that was what I was dreading. I just hope the next cut will get it all. I'm not looking forward to having it done again. But I want it gone
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Post by: cookie1 on September 17, 2014, 12:52:50 pm
Best thing.
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Post by: Bonsai on September 17, 2014, 12:53:15 pm
It's really hard to ensure that all of a skin cancer is removed as you don't want to cut a big hole in someone for no reason. It's a hassle that you need further treatment but at least BCCs only spread locally rather than metastisise like SCCs do if you leave them long enough
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Post by: dede on September 17, 2014, 12:56:53 pm
Bonsai sounds like you know a thing or two about skin cancer :)
The doctor was a bit surprised that I had one at 41 and living in Tassie all my life. How old was you when you got your first one Cookie1 ?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 17, 2014, 01:07:40 pm
Not good news Dede but good news that the second procedure will be by a specialist.
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 17, 2014, 01:25:26 pm
Like the sound of seeing a specialist Mandi. All the best x
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Post by: judydawn on September 17, 2014, 02:32:33 pm
Sorry to hear that Mandi but it's got to be done and hopefully he's a good specialist and that will be your last cut.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 17, 2014, 11:10:25 pm
Big girls pants. Bloody doctors. Be gone you nasty wee cancer.

Gert
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 17, 2014, 11:18:36 pm
Dede it will be a worry over when it is removed,  Gert how is DH.?. 
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Post by: astarra on September 17, 2014, 11:31:44 pm
That's not good, dede.
hopefully the next cut gets it all... :-* :-*
I have had 3 removed, but only 1 in Tassie.  Was only 18 when I had my first one.  :( All gone now tho I think - thankfully.)  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 18, 2014, 12:03:43 am
Quote from: Aussie Brenda on September 17, 2014, 11:18:36 pm
Dede it will be a worry over when it is removed,  Gert how is DH.?. 

Thanks for asking. All good.

Gert
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Post by: dede on September 18, 2014, 12:28:51 am
I will be strong and wear my big girl pants :).......but I DONT want to do it again :(
I have had 5 kids naturally you think I would be tougher lol :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 18, 2014, 01:46:16 am
That's awful, Dede :(
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Post by: Wonder on September 18, 2014, 03:30:48 am
I feel for you Dede, hopefully this second time all goes well. Good luck

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Post by: Bedlam on September 18, 2014, 03:35:25 am
Sorry to hear that also, it's always worse when you know what you are having done but a specialist is a great idea. Take care x
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Post by: obbie on September 18, 2014, 03:44:18 am
Dede we can have the big girl pants together. I am not fussed on doctors at all, but like my cardiologist, for some reason.
at least he is truthful.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 18, 2014, 03:56:58 am
We have had no internet since 7pm Tuesday night, of course DH is away and I have had no idea. Had our provider assisting and my DS to find eventually it was a Telstra fault. Anyway crisis averted back to normal today.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 18, 2014, 12:50:31 pm
Dede I think I was a bit older than you when I had my first BCC. I grew up on a farm and played outside all the time and spent our 2weeks holiday by the ocean each year. I was 58 when I had the first melanoma removed.

Today we drove in convoy down to Busselton. DH towed the van with my car and I towed the old car on a trailer with his car. We had a good trip. We are now settled in Busselton and tomorrow start preparing for the official start of the Model A National Meet on Sunday. There are quite a few Model A's in town already.
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Here we are having a wee break and a cup of coffee.
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Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2014, 12:57:02 pm
Well done cookie, I'd hate to tow something. What fun this is going to be for everyone involved.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 18, 2014, 01:00:10 pm
Great photos Cookie ;D The old car is looking good.I see you having glorious weather ;)
Enjoy yourselves :-* :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on September 18, 2014, 01:01:27 pm
Sure will. We have been chatting to a couple who drove across the top of Australia in their old car towing a teardrop van. They are very brave.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 18, 2014, 01:10:31 pm
Wow Cookie how brave towing.
Still hope to get there on wed?(will check if I have the right day).
DH is in Esperance and said he saw a few down there.
Have a hoot!
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Post by: dede on September 18, 2014, 01:22:39 pm
Quote from: obbie on September 18, 2014, 03:44:18 am
Dede we can have the big girl pants together. I am not fussed on doctors at all, but like my cardiologist, for some reason.
at least he is truthful.

I think I have a couple more spots on my forehead too, so I think a specialist is the best way to go for ongoing checks and treatment. I'm going to be covered in unsightly scars if I let the doctor keep hacking at me.
Obbie I will be thinking of you as time comes closer for your op. Although I think once the defibrillator is in you will feel more at ease. I know my mum was worried about dad leading up to the op. Once the op was done she was relieved and more relaxed.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 18, 2014, 01:34:22 pm
Good luck with your surgery dede and obbie. Hope all goes well.

Watching and listening to the news about Scotland's challenge for independence from UK. It's been  33 years since we left the bonnie banks of our homeland and awaiting the news of the referendum with bated breath.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 18, 2014, 02:09:14 pm
How do you hope they will vote MF? 
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 18, 2014, 02:26:39 pm
Have lots of fun, Cookie! And have your humour handy when you're on duty at your desk 😄
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 18, 2014, 02:30:52 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on September 18, 2014, 02:09:14 pm
How do you hope they will vote MF? 

My heart says Yes cookie but unsure if its the right way for the economic future of the country in the long term.





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Post by: obbie on September 18, 2014, 09:33:31 pm
we will soon know the result :)
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Post by: gertbysea on September 18, 2014, 10:08:04 pm
So exciting cookie. You are a woman's woman!

Gert
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 19, 2014, 12:18:22 am
MF, we, too, have mixed feelings about the Scottish referendum ... should we listen to our hearts or our heads?  I hope, for everyone's sake, it will have to be no, but whatever the result I think it will rip the country apart for a short while until feelings settle back down again.
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Post by: judydawn on September 19, 2014, 12:56:25 am
Off to my Probus meeting then on to GK's school for Grandparents day.
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Post by: JulieO on September 19, 2014, 01:07:26 am
How gorgeous Judy.  Enjoy your day  :D
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Post by: Nikkit on September 19, 2014, 01:45:41 am
Hey Cookie - I love towing, means I am going somewhere with someone! (usually my spotty horse  ;D ) Have fun.

Waiting for the farrier to come trim the boys toes and then off to check out a wedding venue and help the bride to be decide if it is "it" for the ceremony or the whole shebang.

Hubby is towing today too - taken his comp truck to Toodyay for the weekend. I made sure he had food and his helmet (he has to pack the rest) and waved him goodbye at 6.30am. Girly weekend ahead with my gorgeous girls, I think we might go out for tea!
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Post by: Emme on September 19, 2014, 02:21:14 am
Goodluck to both Obbie and Dede, hope all goes well.

Glad DH is okay Gert

Great photos Cookie, glad you are enjoying the trip
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 19, 2014, 09:10:00 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on September 19, 2014, 12:18:22 am
MF, we, too, have mixed feelings about the Scottish referendum ... should we listen to our hearts or our heads?  I hope, for everyone's sake, it will have to be no, but whatever the result I think it will rip the country apart for a short while until feelings settle back down again.

Although my heart wanted Scotland to be independent I am very pleased that they are still part of the UK. I think it is the most stable and secure  way to go and  for everyone. I am sure you will agree Cuilidh.  :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 19, 2014, 10:19:46 am
I've been to school today, it was Sharing Day so my DD and I took bead making paraphernalia and we helped the kids make be added hair clips and long beaded strands to be plaited in their hair, another parent had scrap booking and a Dad had woodworking and they all made a cute little birdhouse.  Good day but glad it is over, two,hours was long enough. ;D
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Post by: dede on September 19, 2014, 12:09:06 pm
Sounds very tiring Aussie Brenda. I remember when my DS was in kinder and I went and helped do some cooking, I was completely stuffed by the time I left. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on September 19, 2014, 12:17:13 pm
We have spent the day setting up things for the rally. There is so much craft stuff that has been done by ladies of the club. Some of the patchwork is out of this world. There are lovely bags, crocheted goods etc.
we have unloaded the trailer and put all the stuff under sheets so that people that drop in can't see it. I will cheat and put a photo here for you. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/19/a6ejy9uz.jpg)
The stuff at the back is the top secret stuff. We took a photo of the beach at the back of the caravan park and venue this evening.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/19/5uruba5a.jpg)
Another day to complete the setting up tomorrow and then the rush comes in about midday on Sunday. It's all very thrilling.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 19, 2014, 12:44:10 pm
Beautiful sunset Cookie.  I want to see the "top secret" stuff.
I hope it all goes well, you have put a lot of work in.
DH saw another different one on a trailer heading south in Esperance, their on their way.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 19, 2014, 01:50:25 pm
There are going to be almost 120 Model A vehicles here for the rally.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 19, 2014, 08:48:40 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on September 19, 2014, 09:10:00 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on September 19, 2014, 12:18:22 am
MF, we, too, have mixed feelings about the Scottish referendum ... should we listen to our hearts or our heads?  I hope, for everyone's sake, it will have to be no, but whatever the result I think it will rip the country apart for a short while until feelings settle back down again.

Although my heart wanted Scotland to be independent I am very pleased that they are still part of the UK. I think it is the most stable and secure  way to go and  for everyone. I am sure you will agree Cuilidh.  :)
Yes, I do agree with you MF.  I am relieved at the result and glad it is over and eveyone can start settling down again.  We were watching the results on the BBC with bated breath all day yesterday.
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Post by: Nikkit on September 19, 2014, 11:55:56 pm
Have fun cookie, it sounds great  :)

I daresay you'll need a little holiday after all this!
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Post by: cookie1 on September 20, 2014, 01:35:02 am
Great idea Nikkit. I might go to Tasmania for a few days.  ;D ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 20, 2014, 03:07:03 am
I'm really curious about the top secret stuff as well. I love surprises - even if they are not for me. I bought a book for my sister's birthday from Robinsons bookshop in Melbourne that has been selected by a staff member and wrapped up in brown paper and string. Its got a "Blind Date with a Book" tag and you pick a book based on 3 words written on the front - hence you are not judging a book by its cover. The words I chose are "Bold / Jarring / Introspective". I had a hard time choosing from all the words on the books and am curious as a cat as to what it's called and what its all about.... :-)) She's off to Bali in a couple of days time so I'm taking it over to her today so she can read it there.

cookie I hope you can take a photo when all is revealed
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Post by: gertbysea on September 20, 2014, 03:10:21 am
That is a clear idea CP. I am interested too.

Gert
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Post by: astarra on September 20, 2014, 03:49:24 am
Fun day here, spring weather...so: outside play, helping miss5 learn to ride a bike without training wheels, water slide (yep, I joined in!! :-)) ), picnic out the back yard for lunch, swings, cubby house, sandpit etc.... i was even invited to join in the girls 'secret meeting'  ;D ;D ;D
Oh, washing done and out on the line, house tidied and vacuumed - except the lounge which has a train set set up in it (yep, still need a train set, even with 4 girls!), and had one of DH's mates call in for a drink and morning tea.  :D :D :D
Just a wonderful relaxed day, and now I have the 2 youngest having their afternoon sleeps, the older 2 having great fun with the hose.  8)
Love love love spring  :-*
And I have a wonderful happy family.  :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: jo_nz on September 20, 2014, 04:05:29 am
Election Day in NZ - we have been and ticked our boxes, and now lounging around at home.  It is a wet miserable day here, so not feeling like doing much.

DH & I went out to dinner and to a concert last night (Bic Rung & Neil Finn  ;D ). It was a great night!!  The last time I saw Bic Runga live was when I was heavily pregnant with DS.  And the last time I saw Neil Finn live was before I met DH!!!  Still as good as ever.  8)
DH would possibly rave just as much about the meal we had  :D he had ribs at a local slow-cooked BBQ place he has been wanting to try for ages.

Astarra, that sounds like a lovely day with your girls!  I've managed a little hide and seek today, but certainly no water slides here!! ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on September 20, 2014, 04:42:53 am
Perfect Astarra. You are blessed.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on September 20, 2014, 08:32:06 am
Fantastic Astarra. :D
Picked up DS from a sleep over, and dropped off DD for one.
DH packing up to take kids camping Monday for 5 days.

Me, can't wait for quiet, me time for 5 days. :)

will be at work, but that's ok
 relaxing  here on the deck.


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Post by: Bedlam on September 20, 2014, 11:50:03 am
Astarra, warms my heart to hear lots of outside play. I have been painting my spare ( ex FC ) room.  It is on our closest boundary and oh my I can't believe the way my neighbour speaks to her children! The house next door was bought for investment and in the 9 years we have lived here we have had an interesting mix. There are 3 littlies (2, 31/2 & 5ish) at the moment and nobody should speak like that to children.
Enjoy them as you always do before you know it the will all be in their 20's like mine.
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 20, 2014, 11:50:52 am
Sounds perfect Astarra.
Great date night Jo.
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Post by: dede on September 20, 2014, 12:15:12 pm
Got to play with the new TM5 today. The demo was great as we all got to help with the cooking. I like the idea of the guests actually getting to play with the TM5.
I liked that the TM5 doesn't walk when kneading dough. I'm not sure about the fact the seal can't be removed from the lid, and I can see cleaning the locking arms could be fiddly. I quiet enjoyed the touch screen and seemed pretty easy to use although the process is longer, but I think in time that won't be a problem.
I'm looking forward to my machine arriving so I can play some more.
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Post by: troupie on September 20, 2014, 12:24:53 pm
Have fun Cookie; I am hoping to see a picture of all the patchwork and wondered if the ladies do that while the men drive cars. Where are you staying.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 20, 2014, 02:02:04 pm
I'll take my iPad,over in the morning troupie and try to get lots of photos of the patchwork stuff for you.

Today we pretty well completed setting up. Registrations start at 2pm tomorrow. I will take a photo of our goodies then.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 20, 2014, 02:05:24 pm
Love to see the goodies  ;D

The book was Upstairs at the Party by Linda Grant. Looked like a really good book.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 20, 2014, 09:55:48 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on September 20, 2014, 02:02:04 pm
I'll take my iPad,over in the morning troupie and try to get lots of photos of the patchwork stuff for you.

Today we pretty well completed setting up. Registrations start at 2pm tomorrow. I will take a photo of our goodies then.

I can't wait to see the secret stuff!

Quote from: dede on September 20, 2014, 12:15:12 pm
Got to play with the new TM5 today. The demo was great as we all got to help with the cooking. I like the idea of the guests actually getting to play with the TM5.
I liked that the TM5 doesn't walk when kneading dough. I'm not sure about the fact the seal can't be removed from the lid, and I can see cleaning the locking arms could be fiddly. I quiet enjoyed the touch screen and seemed pretty easy to use although the process is longer, but I think in time that won't be a problem.
I'm looking forward to my machine arriving so I can play some more.

Should we start a review thread for the TM5 so we can all go there?

Which menu did you do? I didn't know everyone could play? What was the noise like with the sorbe?

Gert


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Post by: JulieO on September 20, 2014, 10:55:33 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on September 20, 2014, 09:55:48 pm

Should we start a review thread for the TM5 so we can all go there?

Gert


I think this is a great idea otherwise posts get lost in other threads.  :)
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Post by: dede on September 20, 2014, 11:18:00 pm
Gert I don't think there was a lot of difference with the sorbet, maybe a little more muffled but certainly not to noticeable.
I think a review thread is a good idea.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 21, 2014, 12:00:13 am
Have fun Cookie.
Can't wait to see the secret photos too!
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Post by: cookie1 on September 21, 2014, 12:49:44 am
It's pouring with rain.  :'( :'( :'( :'( oh well, our car has a roof, if not windows.  ;D ;D ;D it's mainly an inside day for us today.
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Post by: judydawn on September 21, 2014, 01:02:50 am
Oh blow the rain cookie, it knows how to spoil something that has been in the planning for so long.

Girls, we had asked MM for some new topics for the TM5, I'll check with him again and see what he wants us to do.  In the meantime I guess we use this (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=15781.15) thread for the time being for those wanting to do a review of their machine.  Deliveries should start rolling in soon I imagine. 

Reviews of recipes are going to be tricky as each country will have their own basic cookbook.  CC has listed the UK contents here (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=15762.0).  Time for some discussion with the other mods I think  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 21, 2014, 05:55:15 am
Having lunch at a lake side restaurant about 5 minutes from home.

House  made Agnolotti with pancetta mouse,wild mushrooms, brown butter and Parmesan. OMG?

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/20/f9b71d56c5321537ce4824a580825bab.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/20/830f89e05ed2afdc5d66440aae74f8b0.jpg)

And DH says hello.

Gert
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Post by: astarra on September 21, 2014, 05:56:21 am
Hello Mr Ted, glad to see you are looking well.  :D
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Post by: obbie on September 21, 2014, 06:06:43 am
looks good Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on September 21, 2014, 06:48:44 am
I have been thinking of you all Jean with this rain today.  Can't believe it after yesterday. Hopefully weather will be kinder the rest of the week.
Gert, that looks delicious and DH looks well.
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Post by: Emme on September 21, 2014, 08:40:28 am
Cookie, sorry to hear about the weather.  Hope it doesn't  spoil things for you all.  Thanks for the lovely photos and yes I love the quilt also  ;D  Lots of work in those.
Glad the demo went well Dede.

Gert, food looks terrific and a big hello to DH  ;D  Thanks for the pics.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 21, 2014, 08:59:55 am
Wishing the nasty weather will blow away Cookie.

Delicious food Gert.Great to see DH.
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Post by: judydawn on September 21, 2014, 09:07:23 am
I hope that was a share plate Gert, it's a huge serving.  Hello DH, nice to see you taking our Gert out for lunch.
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Post by: goldfish on September 21, 2014, 09:09:57 am
Gert, so good to see you and DH out and about.  Food looks wonderful!!  :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 21, 2014, 09:11:22 am
Hum,Gert  that looks really good , we should try to make some of that!   
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 21, 2014, 10:19:19 am
What a wet & miserable day! 😤

Not nice for you, Cookie. Not nice for my boys as well. They were meant to have soccer wind up day, with friendly matches, bouncy castles, ice cream, the works. The organisers put in so much effort into it. Didn't stop DS9 from jumping around in the bouncy castle 😁

I know Cookie's secret stash. I'm up for bribes 😈😝
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 21, 2014, 10:28:18 am
Quote from: BeezeeBee on September 21, 2014, 10:19:19 am
I know Cookie's secret stash. I'm up for bribes 😈😝
LOL  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 21, 2014, 10:42:13 am
Lunch looks delicious Gert.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 21, 2014, 01:29:54 pm
No need to bribe BZB.
Here is a photo of our rally pack and the goodies in it. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/21/3u9a7ade.jpg)
There were 150 of these in the trailer that I photographed as well as some other stuff.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/21/bade8ege.jpg)
The badge of the old car in the front is our rally badge and it is put on our car. We also have a number plate that can be seen in the other photo for our car. They both have 23 on which is our rally number
. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/21/yze7y4us.jpg)
This is the stage all set up.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/21/3etu6uge.jpg)
This is a beautiful queen size quilt that is being raffled. Here are a few other patchwork type things either being raffled or sold.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/21/utu4e2am.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/21/ybupu3er.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/21/puruza8a.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/21/vy7azy7e.jpg)
I have been truly amazed at the wonderful work people can do.
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Post by: judydawn on September 21, 2014, 02:05:39 pm
Just beautiful cookie, very talented bunch of members you have there.  I love the cream quilt.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 21, 2014, 02:23:32 pm
Me too Judy. I will be trying to win that one.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 21, 2014, 02:39:57 pm
Hahahaha. Should have put up my offer earlier 😜

The goodies look even better all laid out, Cookie. Hope you get your cream quilt 😄
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 21, 2014, 07:44:46 pm
The goodies look wonderful 8)
The craft work is just beautiful Cookie.They are very talented ladies.Fingers crossed you win the quilt Cookie ;)
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Post by: Bedlam on September 21, 2014, 09:17:26 pm
Wow Cookie , look at the talent. The cream quilt is beautiful and the car and Christmas quilts are very clever also.
The  Rally pack has been well thought out. Congrats to all the committee .
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Post by: obbie on September 21, 2014, 09:27:50 pm
love the quilts, especially thw christmas one, and the cars..
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Post by: gertbysea on September 21, 2014, 10:50:23 pm
Wow and double wow. But I am sorry about the rain. Makes you wish Ya had a model T

Gert
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Post by: jo_nz on September 22, 2014, 01:46:53 am
Wow, those quilts are amazing. 

I could do with a snuggly quilt about now - we are being hit with a wintery blast.  Southerly gales and quite a bit of hail today.  I am just staying inside and keeping warm.  Not looking forward to the afternoon school run and after-school sports (miniball - indoors, but I'd rather stay home!)
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Post by: Emme on September 22, 2014, 07:00:36 am
Cookie, thanks for the great photos and those quilts are beautiful.  Really love the cream one.  Wish I had had a ticket for that one.  Very special.  Hope you have had a great time. 

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Post by: troupie on September 22, 2014, 09:47:31 am
I love the photos Cookie; thanks for showing us. I love doing patchwork and machine embroidery so it was good to see the wonderful work others do. Hope you win.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 22, 2014, 10:16:34 am
Hi Troupie, I used to do a lot of machine embroidery when the GK's were small, what sort of machine do you have?
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 22, 2014, 11:48:33 am
Loving the photos cookie. The quilts are amazing.
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Post by: Katj on September 23, 2014, 12:56:58 am
Lovely quilts indeed. I have a large stash of fabric and quilting books that haven 't been touched in a few years. Hopefully I will get back to it one day, maybe when GK's are older and at school. I don't seem to get chunks of uninterrupted time anymore, but that's ok.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 23, 2014, 05:00:13 am
I've been out in the garage having a bit of a clean up, I have boxes and boxes of pieces of material, went through them and have managed to cull two box's worth, I'm such a hoarder, well not as bad as I see on TV, :o.  I hate to throw out anything that MAY be useful. 
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Post by: goldfish on September 23, 2014, 05:10:00 am
 ;D ;D ;D  AB . . you and I are out of the same mould! . . .but getting rid of a lot of stuff through charities, freecycle, ebay/gumtree and friends . . . ;D
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Post by: troupie on September 23, 2014, 12:26:56 pm
Hi Aussie Brenda, I have a Pfaff machine (not the big one) and it does all I want.
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Post by: Sueperbabe on September 23, 2014, 12:43:34 pm
Love the quilts too. I am making a quilt with 20 chickens on it, lots of hand blanket stitch to do! P &C meeting at school, normal cleaning and washing, walk the the dog along the beach, watched eldest son in his dance group and at last tea. Now thinking of getting ready for bed with a good book. :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 23, 2014, 02:37:52 pm
Drove to Northam yesterday and spent the night in the Shamrock. It is a beautiful old hotel that is starting to show signs of neglect. Spent today presenting a workshop there and then drove home to cook dinner for DW and a house guest. After dinner DW says "oh I think I'm supposed to take morning tea to work tomorrow".

So I made an Angel  Food Cake to use up a dozen eggs.  Now I'm ready for bed.

Love the quilts Cookie. How did the Model A weekend go?
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Post by: cookie1 on September 23, 2014, 02:55:33 pm
DD it is almost a full week of Model A festivities. We are on the third day at the moment and I am exhausted. Not used to these 12-14 hour working days. I like my little sleep in till 7 am at least. I am enjoying being on the committee though and keeping things going behind the scenes as everyone enjoys themselves.
Troupie I bought another piece of patchwork today. DH and I were duty officers today and he has just driven into Busselton to pick up the last person out on the town, all part of the service.
Tomorrow I hope to manage some photos as all the old cars are heading to Dardanup.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 23, 2014, 09:27:21 pm
 Cookie it is so worth all the hard work. Really wonderful to be part of such a historic even that people will remember for many years and will become a legend in the  Model A world. Is someone filming the whole thing?

Den o Den I so desire a hunk of angle food cake. Something  I have not tasted in over  50 years!! What a treat for DW's colleagues.

Gert

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Post by: obbie on September 23, 2014, 09:42:37 pm
 Den you are the best.. :)
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Post by: troupie on September 24, 2014, 10:09:02 am
Cookie thanks for sharing the photos; I just love to see any patchwork. Aussie Brenda I could never throw any fabric away and always manage to turn it into something useful but must admit it is taking over the house a bit and I will have to start being ruthless; at the moment I am making Santa Sacks for a worthwhile cause in the northern suburbs.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 24, 2014, 01:59:37 pm
DD your wife reminds me of when the kids were in primary school in the evening they would spring up and say "oh mum, and tomorrow we have a dress up day!"
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Post by: cookie1 on September 24, 2014, 03:19:12 pm
We had a run out to Dardanup Heritage Museum today. What an amazing place. I got quite emotional watching the tractor pulls. Memories. I took this as we were driving home through the beautiful Tuart Forest.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/24/3ujunagu.jpg)
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Post by: droverjess on September 24, 2014, 09:31:51 pm
Been 'gophering' today.
Fetching things, stocking up on a few things.
Light bulbs, time switches as we go to the darker months.
Rat and mice bait.... I've been putting it out in short drainpipes as I found a rat run near the house in a flower bed.
There's been a mouse near the house too.... I could see it from the kitchen window most days.  It ate all my dianthus flowers!

Baking, and sorting a few phone calls too.
Busy day, but watched the bake off tonight  ;D
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Post by: Wonder on September 24, 2014, 10:07:49 pm
Cookie, the photo looks lovely it sounds you are having a wonderful time.

Not doing much as the weather in Merimbula is cool and overcast - so much for the beach holiday  :(
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 24, 2014, 10:11:29 pm
Loving your photo's Cookie. 
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Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2014, 12:11:12 am
It looks like a lonely life out there cookie, I guess there were plenty of others behind you though  :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 25, 2014, 02:21:17 am
you've got great weather for the run cookie. does it get quite "breezy" in your car? what are some of the reactions of other non-vintage car drivers?
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Post by: maddy on September 25, 2014, 03:53:34 am
What a lovely way to travel Cookie  8)

We finally checked out the Cat Cafe in Melbourne....what a pampered life the 11 rescues have  8)
In a gorgeous old building, and they have the top floor for themselves, to do whatever they wish.

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/bda92426101b2dfd9e5c6dde2000af45.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/679e352bb20c6ce80a4d34685cf77184.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/833a9c4fee8fe01cdd676a6fe44c6f07.jpg)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/ebac169ac3f08ef49ed91bb028424156.jpg)

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Holidays here, and kids happy to have a home day today.  I have lots of candle samples to make up, with a new delivery of fragrances I received this week.  Some are just gorgeous, and I want to get some "sinus relief" ones made up quickly....apparently excellent for colds, which is just rampant here ATM.
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Post by: obbie on September 25, 2014, 03:59:50 am
Love the cats Maddy :)
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Post by: Bedlam on September 25, 2014, 09:57:16 am
Look who I found today.
What a huge collection of Model A's and with the band playing a wonderful atmosphere,  it made for a lovely day out.(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/25/258532a35b733105a70eb63c462ba960.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/25/b0bd9b67f985e430182c147641080d21.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/25/92a8790b92cfb6ed25b57ca48be4a688.jpg)
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 25, 2014, 10:52:13 am
Love the photos cookie....and Denise.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 25, 2014, 11:16:21 am
Gorgeous cars,   What a lovely collection.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 25, 2014, 11:18:33 am
Thanks Denise. It was so lovely to see you today. We are queued up to go to the drive in at the moment. Model A's everywhere and all tooting their horns. We are all big kids really.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 25, 2014, 11:30:01 am
I am gobsmacked. What an amazing sight!

Gert
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 25, 2014, 12:17:34 pm
Wow!
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Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2014, 12:19:46 pm
However did you find cookie amongst all those people Denise.  Lovely pictures.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 25, 2014, 12:40:06 pm
What fantastic photos 8) Great to see you with the car Cookie.Thanks Denise for sharing the pictures :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on September 25, 2014, 03:11:14 pm
Denise left a message with some people to say she was there CC and then I phoned her and we were standing not daw from each other. We have just got home from the drive in. It was awesome fun, we tooted our horns and carried on a bit. A night of great fun.
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Here we are at the movies.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 25, 2014, 04:44:46 pm
Another great photo Cookie.Its lovely to hear you are having fun :D
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Post by: obbie on September 25, 2014, 09:44:47 pm
love the photo at the drive in
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Post by: goldfish on September 25, 2014, 09:46:00 pm
What an incredible experience, Cookie!  Absolutely wonderful!! :)
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Post by: droverjess on September 25, 2014, 09:53:50 pm
Looks great cookie.

Today I baked again, primed a wooden door, and fetched parts...
Enjoying the mild autumn and dry weather. Long may it last.
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Post by: Wonder on September 25, 2014, 09:57:29 pm
The cars look great at the drive in cookie and it sounds like you are having a great time. we are hoping to go whale watching today.
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 25, 2014, 10:04:11 pm
Wow cookie.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 25, 2014, 10:42:26 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on September 25, 2014, 09:53:50 pm
Looks great cookie.

Today I baked again, primed a wooden door, and fetched parts...
Enjoying the mild autumn and dry weather. Long may it last.

Hard to believe the summer has passed and into Autumn already. Where does the time go? 


Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on September 25, 2014, 11:33:48 pm
All those oldies at the drives Cookie - classic! (and I meant cars...)

And all you did was toot your horn  :o ;D
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Post by: judydawn on September 26, 2014, 12:00:06 am
No canoodling in the back seat cookie?  What a lovely photo.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 26, 2014, 12:53:14 am
Wonder have fun whale watching, they are magnificent creatures.

Ladies, definitely no canoodling. You wouldn't believe how small those cars feel after being in them for a longer while. We were in the back seat, as were many others. ( more room) and there is no noise insulation. We were carrying on conversations with the cars around us, you could hear clearly every word that was said by all around. It all added to the fun and atmosphere. We don't start until 8.30 this morning.....after our night at the drive in.
Thank you for all your lovely comments.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 26, 2014, 01:18:56 am
I can imagine the drive in, there was a good atmosphere looking around all the cars parked. Lots of stories being told and people dressed in vintage clothing.  An enthusiastic group of people.  Maybe no canoodling but I bet you were cuddled up close to keep warm, with no windows where did you hang your speaker?
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Post by: mab19 on September 26, 2014, 01:43:20 am
Great photos Cookie and loved the quilts too.  Another patchworker here who needs to cull her fabrics as well. :)  Good to hear you are having a fun time.

Life has been a bit hectic here but I did manage to have a 1 1/2 hour massage earlier this week.   Have also booked in for a bread class in October at a local kitchen ware shop.  It's a weekend class with a lady called Margaret Dargan from Tasmania and I'm looking forward to it.

Still more water problems but we won't talk about them >:( >:(

The grand children arrived yesterday and we had a birthday lunch for the 6 year old.  The older ones are staying on until next Monday so that will be nice.   
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Post by: astarra on September 26, 2014, 05:18:52 am
I took 4 girls to the doc today......... :(
That tells enough about my day - how has everyone else's been?
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 26, 2014, 07:23:49 am
Hugs to you Astarra, I hope all 4 aren't sick, ?   Poor little loves I hope you house is soon in order.💝
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Post by: Sueperbabe on September 26, 2014, 07:49:58 am
Oh dear hope your girls are soon better. I have been cleaning the house, keeping busy as 1 of my dogs is at the vets unwell. Not the same without him, poor boy. Just waiting for the vet to call to see how he is.
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Post by: judydawn on September 26, 2014, 07:59:15 am
4 down at once, you'll have your hands full astarra - best wishes for a speedy recovery for them all.
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Post by: dede on September 26, 2014, 08:15:45 am
Just work for me today, although a client that's situation pulls at the heart strings and I left her feeling quiet emotional. Wish I could make it better for her :(
That's probably the hardest part of being a support worker.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 26, 2014, 08:33:52 am
I'm sure they love your visits dede.
Astarra I can imagine that you are very busy.
Bedlam, we put a cloth on our car doors and hung the speaker on there. Would you believe two people drove off with the speaker still attached and damaged the paintwork on their cars.  :-\

Bedlam I have your tickets in the quilt raffle. Perhaps I may have to visit and drop it down next week.  :D
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Post by: Bedlam on September 26, 2014, 08:43:20 am
That's a big perhaps Cookie.  Good luck with the breakfast.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 26, 2014, 08:49:39 am
Your poor girls Astarra.Sending hugs to all four today :-*
Your job must be hard at times Dede.
Good luck in the raffle girls ;D
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 26, 2014, 10:40:27 am
Cookie the photos are amazing.

Astarra I hope your girls feel better soon, for your sake.
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Post by: astarra on September 26, 2014, 11:51:25 am
Am now sitting in the hospital with my littlest miss.  :(
Fever of 39.6 and very drowsy, refusing to eat or drink.  :(

Other 3 at home all on antibiotics for chest infections....... :-\

Thanks all for your well wishes - not sure whether DH or i will have the best night!?
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Post by: Wonder on September 26, 2014, 12:00:41 pm
All thhe best Astarra, its terrible when they re sick.At least its the weekend and DH is home.
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Post by: troupie on September 26, 2014, 12:21:34 pm
Your photos are great and what a good atmosphere all going to the drives together; I didn't realise there was a drive-in in Busselton; I bet you were all talking too much to even see the movie; what fun.
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Post by: judydawn on September 26, 2014, 12:25:00 pm
What was the movie cookie?
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Post by: Katiej on September 26, 2014, 12:47:59 pm
Take care Astarra. I hope the girls are feeling better soon xx
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Post by: Mama Fergie on September 26, 2014, 12:49:14 pm
Hi everyone. Wifi very intermittent here and forum occasionally opening for me but so far nothing I have posted has been sent.
Been trying for days now.   ???




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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 26, 2014, 01:14:25 pm
Sorry to hear the news about your youngest DD Astarra.
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Post by: djinni373 on September 26, 2014, 01:28:43 pm
Cookie love your pics. Looks like great fun. And that patchwork is superb!

Oh Astarra! Hope things improve very soon.

I am going to try and put my life, house and garden back together after a very busy few months! And getting ready for DD's return on the weekend. She is moving back in  :-X
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Post by: Bedlam on September 26, 2014, 02:04:51 pm
Big hugs Astarra to you all, wishing all a speedy recovery. X
MF we had internet issues last week, a Telstra fault, extremely frustrating. Hope it gets sorted quickly.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 26, 2014, 09:10:48 pm
Quote from: Mama Fergie on September 26, 2014, 12:49:14 pm
Hi everyone. Wifi very intermittent here and forum occasionally opening for me but so far nothing I have posted has been sent.
Been trying for days now.   ???

We figured as much. Don't worry about us. Just enjoy yourself! We will still be here.

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on September 26, 2014, 09:13:17 pm
Astarra you must be exhausted. Hope,theyall get well soon  and you stay well as well. That is a lot of well wishes. That must work!

Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on September 27, 2014, 02:35:12 am
Get better wishes your way Astarra for the kidlets.

Miss 13 came home with ice on her wrist from school yesterday, said she'd run into a boys hip while playing sport. She said it was a bit sore, but ok. Bit later on she says "Mum it is starting to throb and my fingers are a bit tingly" Great! So we feed the horses, go round to my friends and feed hers and the dog, get in the shower, make sure dinner is sorted for Miss 17 and girlfriends (had to get all that done first...!) then down to Swannies ED.
They were great, 30 minutes there, then round to the AH GP, then an xray, then the doc again, then a half cast on due to suspected fracture. Back home in 3 1/2 hours.  Should only be on for a week which is good.
Needless to say we were starving when we got home and the girls had made pizzas for us...we inhaled them!
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Post by: mab19 on September 27, 2014, 03:25:33 am
Went to a local craft market this morning and bought some honey a beautiful little cardigan for my great niece who was born this week.

Hope all the sickies get well soon.
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Post by: astarra on September 27, 2014, 03:47:54 am
Thank you all - just home now and absolutely exhausted.  :-\
Hopefully all girls start to improve sooooooooooooooon.
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Post by: goldfish on September 27, 2014, 04:14:59 am
Astarra, sending as many good wishes as I can muster for you and the girls!  Can only imagine how done in you are!!  Do make sure you get as much rest as you possibly can  . . . .(a school holiday affliction to the nth degree!!)


Nikkit - hope Miss 13's wrist heals quickly!  (Who the heck said "sport" was healthy?!?!?  lol - I've seen too many broken bones, etc., to subscribe to that theory!! :-)) ;D ;D)
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Post by: dede on September 27, 2014, 06:40:04 am
Astarra I hope your girls all feel better in no time.

Spent the day helping move a friend, I must say its not the most fun job in the world, especially her 2 big couches that couldn't go through the front door and we only had a narrow side entrance with over grown bushes to fight through with very heavy couches, then narrow doors and passage ways to try and get them into the lounge area. Oh my goodness  glad that's done :)
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Post by: mcmich on September 27, 2014, 07:44:06 am
Hope everyone is on the mend soon Astarra and Nikkit.

You are a very good friend dede.

I've just worked 14 days straight with 1 off and now am on day 3 of 7. Surprisingly enough I'm travelling well - just don't want to get off the treadmill.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 27, 2014, 09:51:32 am
Judy the movie was "The Road to Perdition" a gangster movie. We all had tremendous fun.

Astarra I do hope your girls recover quickly. Nikkit poor Miss 13. Those boys hips are dangerous things. GF I totally agree with your view of sport. DD once had her eye socket broken with a twit that threw the softball bat.  :-\

We were up at 6.20 this morning. I had set the alarm but forgot to put it on.  ;D we had our farewell breakfast this morning. I buttered 18 loaves of bread that was toasted. Fun for a while, but not long. We consumed 20 dozen eggs, 22kg sausages, about a ton of bacon,,2kg frozen I onions and 6kg tomatoes. Most of the Model A'ers have left Busselton now. We have packed all the vehicles, trailers and cars to go back to Perth. Most leave tomorrow. The Teardrop was won by a West Australian lady who lives not far from us.
The next rally is in Darwin in 2016. We think we will go. 
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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2014, 10:11:22 am
That's one big breakfast cookie, I'm sure everyone will be talking anout the rally for a long time to come. Will you be involved in the organisation of the next one or does that task belong to Darwinites?   Well done to you and your team for a job well done.
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Post by: Nikkit on September 27, 2014, 10:16:50 am
Well done Cookie, sleep in for you tomorrow!

Miss 13 says thanks all, she'll mend, is still in her jammies and has been in and out of bed all day as she also has come down with a cold!

Hubby and I have been in and out trying to lay garden bricks around the garden, has been a lazy-ish kinda day due to the rain. Tanks are overflowing, fertiliser is well watered in and the bricks we have put down look awesome. Although I think we'll need another pallet...my measurements were a bit off!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 27, 2014, 10:36:51 am
Tremendous breakfast Cookie.You will be tired tomorrow after all that buttering :D :D
Thanks for telling us who won the Teardrop. :-*

Wishing your DD a speedy recovery Nikkit.
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Post by: Kimmyh on September 27, 2014, 10:37:38 am
Hoping things have improved with the girls Astarra. No fun at all.
AFL Grand final day today.  Can't believe it was a blow out.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 27, 2014, 10:39:47 am
Hope your girls get better soon, Astarra and Nikkit xx

Congratulations on pulling off a magnificent event, Cookie. 👏👏👏 And for buttering 18 loaves of bread!! 😁
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Post by: Bedlam on September 27, 2014, 10:43:55 am
You will sleep well tonight Cookie.
Poor DD Nikkit wish her a speedy recovery.
Astarra, I remember those days, sick kids.  Do take care of yourself as well.X
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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2014, 11:32:27 am
It was a surprise Kimmy as I was hoping Hawthorn would win but no-one expected them to win so easily.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on September 27, 2014, 11:32:51 am
I hope your girls feel better soon Astarra.

We are kid free. They are at there grandparents for two weeks and my DD turns three today :(

It's our tenth wedding anniversary. I've booked three nights in mission Beach. Here's a few photos. I've been home alone while my husband has been working in WA. So glad he is back.

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Post by: Kimmyh on September 27, 2014, 12:18:25 pm
Looks lovely INAID. Congratulations and enjoy your time together.........and the sleep ins.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 27, 2014, 12:38:26 pm
Congratulations on your 10th Wedding Anniversary INAID.Enjoy your stay at this lovely looking hotel.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on September 27, 2014, 12:49:36 pm
Happy anniversary INAID! The resort looks good 😄
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Post by: cookie1 on September 27, 2014, 12:51:58 pm
Happy anniversary INAID. Have a great break.
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Post by: Katiej on September 27, 2014, 12:56:55 pm
Happy Anniversary INAID.  Enjoy!
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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2014, 01:10:52 pm
Congratulations on your Tin/aluminium wedding anniversary INAID, have a great time up at Mission Beach.  We stayed in the caravan park up there in 1991 but I can't remember much about the place except we enjoyed it  ;D  Nice to have hubby back and some time to yourselves but I'm sure the Grandparents are spoiling the children. Happy birthday to little Miss 3.
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Post by: Sueperbabe on September 27, 2014, 01:29:51 pm
Ah mission beach, stayed in a hostel there about 12 years ago now. How time flies!! Lovely place. Have a great time.
Astarra hope all is better with your girls.
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Post by: maddy on September 27, 2014, 04:39:00 pm
Happy Anniversary INAID....what a lovely way to celebrate, & certainly beats a present of tin/aluminium hands down!!

The last couple of days have been a chain reaction really.
.....all starting with dropping a full bottle of teriyaki sauce *slaps forehead*.   Splashed up my wall & across the width of kitchen ceiling  :-X
So in cleaning the mess, there is a definitive line of where I had just cleaned, like day & night.   So naturally I had to sugar soap the whole kitchen & ceiling (it probably was overdue anyway).   Whilst getting more sugar soap at Bunnings, I made a snap decision to re-paint my Bathroom/hallway/toilet, and picked up paint samples for the exterior of the house  :o....all because of teriyaki sauce  :P

Oh, shopping on grand final day was a breeze, no crowds  ;)

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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 27, 2014, 04:47:41 pm
Blimey that's a lot of work all because of a bottle of Teriyaki sauce Maddy :o Good luck with the painting
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Post by: mcmich on September 27, 2014, 08:59:20 pm
Congratulations INAID. Mission Beach looks lovely.

Huge chain reaction Maddy.  :D
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Post by: Wonder on September 27, 2014, 09:24:23 pm
Happy anniversary INAID.

Maddy good luck with the painting, the teriyaki sauce has caused you some additional work.
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Oh gosh Maddy perhaps I should spill some Teriyaki sauce lol.

Not a resort a whole house to ourselves! Definitely the best way to do it. So private and we see no one but have the whole area to our selves. The out door shower would have to be my favourite. The plunge pool is too cold for me to swim in lol. But I went swimming in Babinda Creek when we went kayaking yesterday and that was cool!
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Post by: JulieO on September 27, 2014, 11:01:56 pm
Mission Beach looks like such a lovely place to relax and unwind.  Enjoy your holiday with your man and Happy 10th Anniversary.  :D

Maddy, never a dull moment!  ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2014, 11:58:55 pm
we had our honeymoon at mission beach.... :)
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Post by: djinni373 on September 28, 2014, 12:13:02 am
Happy Anniversary INAID. Time alone with your DH-what luxury! Mission Beach is gorgeous although it's a while since we were there (we have family there).

Quote from: JulieO on September 27, 2014, 11:01:56 pm
Maddy, never a dull moment!  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on September 28, 2014, 12:57:11 am
Happy Anniversary INAID.  Mission Beach looks lovely, enjoy your time there with DH.

I took advantage of the weather today and did a couple of loads of washing, it should dry nicely in the breeze. 
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Post by: Bedlam on September 28, 2014, 02:27:19 am
Happy Anniversary inaid, it looks perfect.  Enjoy your time alone.
Maddy, are you not busy enough?  It will feel wonderful when it has all been done. I do love the look of that ladder.  It would make cleaning my fans easier.
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Post by: astarra on September 28, 2014, 02:27:51 am
Happy anniversary INAID.  :)


Wow Maddy....just wow!!  :o
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Post by: obbie on September 28, 2014, 06:54:35 am
Our wedding anniversary today ys....D

 we are kid less for 3 days
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Post by: obbie on September 28, 2014, 06:56:25 am
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY INAID ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 28, 2014, 08:30:33 am
Happy anniversary to you Robin, are you going to do anything special, when are you off to hospital?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 28, 2014, 08:59:41 am
Happy Wedding Anniversary Robyn.
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Post by: droverjess on September 28, 2014, 09:43:06 am
Happy anniversary Robyn and INAID.

Oh Maddy how awful.... But good in the end!

Catching up today, DH having a bonfire.

Me washing, cooking and preparing back porch and outside loo for painting.
Needs hoovering and floor washing after the new new door (with the glazing missing) was put on. I pressure washed it on Thursday night to remove generations of spiders webs and knocked down the unused swallows nest. They have plenty of other places to settle and used our new shed this year to neat in for the first time. We will be much more weatherproof when the door is finished.  :)
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Post by: trudy on September 28, 2014, 09:46:48 am
Happy Anniversary INAID & Robyn.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 28, 2014, 09:48:45 am
We drove home today from our very exciting 10 days away. Lots of washing to do. As we unpacked the van DH found an ant nest over the van battery. Thank goodness he found it as we won't have the van out again for several months.
Enjoy your anniversary Robyn. How many years ?
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Post by: judydawn on September 28, 2014, 09:53:09 am
Happy anniversary Robyn, is DH still away with the kids?

You're really back into it DJ, can't hold a good woman down!

Welcome home cookie, good find by DH.

Good luck maddy with what you now have on your plate along with everything else, I don't know where you find the time.
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Post by: astarra on September 28, 2014, 10:02:55 am
Happy anniversary to you too Obbie.  :)
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Post by: Emme on September 28, 2014, 11:39:21 am
Happy Anniversary to you both INAID and Obbie.  :)

Cookie, welcome home  ;D  Loved your photos

Maddy, amazing what breaking a bottle of sauce can lead to  :D ;D

Good to hear from you DJ  :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 28, 2014, 11:55:17 am
You certainly have lovely weather for painting DJ. ;D

Welcome home Cookie. ;D
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Post by: obbie on September 28, 2014, 09:34:02 pm
12 years for us. :)

DH and kids came home Friday night, now their grandma has the kids for 3 days..

I go into hospital on the 8th.., then stay home for 2 weeks to recover..
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on September 28, 2014, 10:07:48 pm
Oh happy Anniversary Robyn! What do you have planned?

Today we go home. Thankyou so much for all your Congratulations. The last ten years just flew past. This week will be busy. Might accompany hubby to Cooktown for work before heading south to Townsville and Airlie for more work and pick up the kids :)
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Post by: JulieO on September 28, 2014, 10:25:45 pm
Happy 12th Anniversary Obbie!  Hope you can do something nice together.  :D

Sounds like a nice finish to your holidays INAID.  Have fun.  ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on September 29, 2014, 12:03:00 am
Congratulations Robyn on your 12th Anniversary. This is the silk year and I hope everything is smooth as ....well....silk!

Gretch
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Post by: mab19 on September 29, 2014, 01:17:57 am
Happy 12th Anniversary Robyn :)
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Post by: Bedlam on September 29, 2014, 02:28:31 am
Happy 12th anniversary Robyn, not too long until the 8th hope you are feeling ok.
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Post by: obbie on September 29, 2014, 02:41:43 am
Yes, we stayed home relaxing, which was nice. without kids.
Not looking forward to surgery, hope i am ok.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on September 29, 2014, 03:54:11 am
Robyn sounds like a little bit of stress creeping in, I'm sure you will be fine just think about afterwards how good you will feel.  💝
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on September 29, 2014, 04:26:55 am
All will be worth it Robyn :)

Well here is the first of my journey to ports. Innisfail (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/29/yse3evy3.jpg)
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Post by: cookie1 on September 29, 2014, 08:05:38 am
Love those boats.
Robyn things will be fine I'm sure.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 29, 2014, 10:55:22 am
Robyn It will be worth feeling better, just give yourself enough recovery time.
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In Cooktown tonight.
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Post by: obbie on September 29, 2014, 09:45:43 pm
INAID My kids and DH were in cooktown last week, camping at starkey  river
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on September 30, 2014, 12:12:17 am
Lol Robyn we are always in such close proximity. This is my view this morning. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/30/qyja2e2a.jpg)
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Post by: obbie on September 30, 2014, 04:18:14 am
looks great INAID :)
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Post by: cookie1 on September 30, 2014, 07:57:27 am
INAID I really enjoyed Cooktown when we visited. Dad had been sent there for R & R during the war and we looked at places he spoke of. I love the lookout there too. Also standing at the river mouth and thinking about Cook's ship coming in for repairs.
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Post by: mcmich on September 30, 2014, 08:38:48 am
Looks lovely INAID. I've never been to Cooktown, will have to put it down on my holiday wish list.  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 30, 2014, 08:53:14 am
Great photo INAID.It's great looking at Australia from my iPad and enjoying every place.
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Post by: obbie on September 30, 2014, 09:48:35 am
DH was there last friday
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Post by: mcmich on September 30, 2014, 10:05:23 am
Another shift at work. Got bumped to Daystay - a change is as good as a holiday and a refreshing change it was. Nice place to visit but will be glad to be back to my comfort zone tomorrow.  :D
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Post by: mab19 on September 30, 2014, 10:20:39 am
Tidied the house and changed the linen after GD,s 3 and 4 went home.
Then went to see GD 2 in the opening performance of The Wizard of Oz put on by a local youth drama group.  They did a great job and still have 11 more performances to go.
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Post by: Sueperbabe on September 30, 2014, 12:27:17 pm
I had friends up for the day with there 3 boys. Giving Kylie a lesson with the TMX as she is eagerly awaits her new TM5. We made 2 dips and milo yogurts.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on September 30, 2014, 01:21:14 pm
Here is another pic. It is just beautiful. Haven't been there since I was a kid. Home tonight. Off to Townsville tomorrow. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/30/uguvuge2.jpg)
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Post by: Bedlam on September 30, 2014, 01:48:50 pm
Looks lovely inart, enjoy.
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Post by: Nikkit on October 01, 2014, 01:00:47 am
Inart, thanks for the pics, brings back a few more memories!

My hubby sailed into Cooktown late one night, wind was blowing a gale, engine on the yacht was intermittent at best, tide was out and as he radioed the harbourmaster he said "sorry you won't get in, you draw to much and the tide is out". Hubby replied "I'm coming in do or die, it's blowing a gale out here and have no where to anchor up for the night, need repairs done, see you soon!"   He laid the yacht over just a bit more, sailed in and tied up at the wharf. I don't think the harbourmaster was overly impressed, our dog was sea sick and very much over the other guy on board, hubby was glad to be on solid ground and able to fix a few things, I was happily living it up in a hotel (paid for by work!) ... til he arrived at Yorkey's Knob and I had to clean up after them being 2 weeks at sea, 2 blokes and a dog. Not pretty!
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Post by: Katj on October 01, 2014, 02:44:33 am
Great story Nikkit, was living it up in the hotel worth it? Lol
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Post by: BeezeeBee on October 01, 2014, 05:28:00 am
Mab, your GD must be having lots of fun! What role is she playing?
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Post by: mab19 on October 01, 2014, 06:43:34 am
Thanks BZB.  GD isn't one of the main characters but does have 2 roles where she is dressed as part of the background scenery and one part that is like a chorus and has to sing.  She is loving it. :)
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Post by: BeezeeBee on October 01, 2014, 07:41:04 am
That is wonderful, Mab. I used to sticky beak in all sorts of performance stuff at school. Either take part, or organise if none to be found. Put together Sleeping Beauty when we were in Year 11. Romeo and Juliet in Year 10. All terribly amateurish, but loved it 😄
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on October 01, 2014, 12:06:09 pm
I can only imagine Nikkit! But pretty sure I'm glad I didn't have to clean up after them. We were home for a night last night. Tonight we are here Townsville. Blowing just as much as Cooktown was. Onto Mackay tomorrow. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/01/7u9u8a5a.jpg)
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Post by: droverjess on October 01, 2014, 10:26:42 pm
The very last of our livestock went today.  A lifetime of livestock farming ended.

However we have so many bulbs to plant in the garden and plenty to do, so we won't be watching the grass grow!

LOL Nikkit how's the book coming on with ll your stories?????
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Post by: cookie1 on October 02, 2014, 10:58:37 am
Love the story Nikkit. Hubby did well to sail in there at low tide.

Gosh INAID it doesn't look so tropical in that weather.
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Post by: Katj on October 03, 2014, 12:38:24 am
I am babysitting my 8 week old GS for a few hours while DD and SIL take other 2 GK's to Royal Show.
I can't wait to get my hands on him...so cute!
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Post by: judydawn on October 03, 2014, 12:47:57 am
I don't blame you Katj, babies are so adorable.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 03, 2014, 03:11:10 am
Quote from: Katj on October 03, 2014, 12:38:24 am
I am babysitting my 8 week old GS for a few hours while DD and SIL take other 2 GK's to Royal Show.
I can't wait to get my hands on him...so cute!

I'm sure you will really enjoy that.
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Post by: Katj on October 03, 2014, 11:11:52 am
What a lovely way to spend  a morning! My little GS was perfectly behaved. My Dd had expressed some breast milk for his feed  so he was happy.  He enjoyed the bouncinette under the trees while I hung out the washing, then enjoyed some tummy time on the floor before falling asleep again. So adorable, pity they have to grow up. Lol
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 03, 2014, 11:23:41 am
I agree, and they seem to grow up so fast. It doesn't seem that long ago that my kids were babies.
I found myself with a free morning without kids. It was a lovely sunny morning so I drove to the beach, went for a lovely walk and ended up having a coffee in Mosley square, Glenelg. It's so nice to have some sunshine after winter. I visited my parents and stopped for lunch, then went home and tackled the washing and made some strawberry jam
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Post by: Bedlam on October 03, 2014, 01:04:21 pm
Katj and ES, very different days both sound lovely.
I played with my " new baby" TM 5, puffed out now.
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Post by: dede on October 03, 2014, 02:43:43 pm
Went to the skin specialist today and having the missed skin cancer cut out early December, he also found another one which is only small so he will burn that one at the same time. I'm not looking forward to it again :(
In the mean time I have to massage my forehead to loosen the skin that's now tight because of the last cut, my poor eyebrow will be at my hairline if they keep giving me these face lifts. 😛
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/03/ehe2u7u8.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on October 03, 2014, 02:49:29 pm
It's certainly made you look younger though Mandi LOL.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 03, 2014, 03:08:09 pm
My DH has the same problem  :D
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Post by: gertbysea on October 03, 2014, 09:15:37 pm
Good morning laughs!

Gert
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 03, 2014, 10:54:05 pm
Mandi, you should rub some Bio Oil in as well to help diminish  any scaring
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 04, 2014, 02:16:18 am
Good advice AB. Bio oil is brilliant.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 04, 2014, 10:19:41 am
My dermatologist suggest good old Vaseline on the cut to reduce scarring.

Dede my left eye had a cancer removed above the eyebrow and caused my eye to droop a tiny bit, the right eye done recently had the cancer removed between the eye and eyebrow. I thought my eyes would match droop wise, but they don't. It's only minuscule.
You will be fine. I'll show you my scars if you are brave.  ;D actually you can hardly see them, even the last one done not long ago.
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Post by: droverjess on October 04, 2014, 08:05:20 pm
Priceless CP, priceless.

I went to a painting class today  ;D a few hours of absolute escapism.

And now we don't need so much out door gear I have cleared out a huge drawer and washed FIFTEEN woolly hats, countless gloves, and thick socks. Many go back to when kids younger. Most of them being recycled to a friend with a family and a hill farm.

Tomorrow I start on my sorting my redundant horse gear!
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Post by: mcmich on October 04, 2014, 08:34:56 pm
Good to see you DJ.  :D

Nothing like a good declutter, I feel like I've been on holiday when I've had a clean out.  :)
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Post by: obbie on October 05, 2014, 01:22:02 am
we  are decluttering, going through clothes to give away.
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Post by: mab19 on October 05, 2014, 01:45:00 am
We are getting the van ready to go away for a couple of weeks. 
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Post by: judydawn on October 05, 2014, 02:05:15 am
There's always room for more decluttering. I've done it so much since Geoff went into the nursing home but I could probably start again and still find plenty to give away. 
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Post by: Sueperbabe on October 05, 2014, 05:45:22 am
Taking curtains down and sorting out spare room. Losing the curtains has made my living area look so bright and big!
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Post by: obbie on October 05, 2014, 06:08:33 am
love the fact I have so much windows at the front of the house, no curtains...
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Post by: gertbysea on October 05, 2014, 06:37:54 am
Quote from: Sueperbabe on October 05, 2014, 05:45:22 am
Taking curtains down and sorting out spare room. Losing the curtains has made my living area look so bright and big!

The only curtains in my house are in my bedroom and I never close them . Hate curtains. Hate blinds too. Only have them where absolutely necessary and never close them anyway. None in my bedroom. I  need space and light.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on October 05, 2014, 08:55:20 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 05, 2014, 06:37:54 am
Quote from: Sueperbabe on October 05, 2014, 05:45:22 am
Taking curtains down and sorting out spare room. Losing the curtains has made my living area look so bright and big!

The only curtains in my house are in my bedroom and I never close them . Hate curtains. Hate blinds too. Only have them where absolutely necessary and never close them anyway. None in my bedroom. I  need space and light.

Gert

I agree, hate curtains and blinds. Luckily we live in the middle of nowhere have no curtains and very few blinds. DH closes the blinds in the bedroom so he can sleep during the day being on night shift. I love going to sleep looking at the stars.
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Post by: mcmich on October 05, 2014, 08:59:47 am
Forgot to say, DH and I went to see Gone Girl. DH had passes to the gold lounge from his birthday. A very nice experience and we both enjoyed the movie - did have to keep explaining things to DH  :-)) he must have been having micro sleeps in the lovely big comfy chairs.  ;D
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Post by: obbie on October 05, 2014, 09:00:42 am
cooking in TM5 with DD who now wants to cook, she likes it too
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Post by: mcmich on October 05, 2014, 09:05:36 am
Quote from: obbie on October 05, 2014, 09:00:42 am
cooking in TM5 with DD who now wants to cook, she likes it too

How lovely Robyn - nice spending time together. DD will be able to stand on her own 2 feet when she leaves home. I found it helped with my DD too with maths. It wasn't her forte` and measuring, fractions etc gave a visual application.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on October 05, 2014, 09:46:34 am
Lol Mich that would be me having micro sleeps. I have been known to stretch and go to sleep before. Lovely to hear your daughter has enjoyed some time with you in the kitchen Robyn.

Lovely day here on the farm. Here the kids are exploring in the forest. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/05/u3ydazaj.jpg)
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Post by: obbie on October 05, 2014, 11:19:25 am
looks good INAID :)
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Post by: cookie1 on October 05, 2014, 11:54:24 am
I hope to see Gone Girl next weekend. I loved the book.

INAID the children look like they are having fun.

I slept most of the day, much like yesterday. I think someone left me a gift at the rally. The flu. One week down now so hopefully it won't last too much longer. I'm sleeping more than a new born at the moment.
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Post by: Bedlam on October 05, 2014, 12:10:22 pm
Looks like fun inaid.
Tm5 great for cooking with kids, reading the screen and pressing next.
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Post by: Rotorchef on October 05, 2014, 08:28:54 pm
Erm without sounding smug, I took the Helicopter to the pub on Tuesday and then again on Wednesday for lunch. I wanted to recce the route before taking some family so I took the small helicopter and tested the routes in and the power settings for landing. If you are interested this was / is the pub that I went to. I am not associated with the pub so I am not advertising it.

I can say that the pub is probably pretty amazing all year round. In the summer it is fantastic as the view are exceptional (except when some oik comes clattering in with a helicopter to land) and in the winter the open fires and hearty beers and ales would be equally appealing although maybe best you get someone else to drive :-)

http://www.bear-hotel.co.uk

The Black helicopter is the smaller of the two - its a Robinson R22 - great little helicopter but really really REALLY twitchy - you have got to be on your game otherwise you will have a bad day!

The silver helicopter is the exact same helo that is on my profile picture. She is a Robinson R44 - 4 seater version of the R22 but she has tons more power and is an absolute dream.

So the same journey was conducted on Wednesday as it was on Tuesday on they the helicopter was different. The Wednesday trip (in the R44) was nearly 30mins quicker - she really does clatter along! For those that are remotely interested, take a look on Youtube at the Jamiroquai song "White Knuckle Ride". No I am not JK (I wished!!!) but he is flying a Robinson R44.....totally cool!

I am very privileged...I get to Marry Mrs Rotorchef to be, I fly Helicopters and I own a TMX 31.......WOOOOOOHHHOOOOOO oh, and I return to Mrs Rotorchef to be to be on the 15th October, not that I am counting down the sleeps like a little kid!

TTFN

RC
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Post by: gertbysea on October 05, 2014, 09:48:28 pm
Well you have  had a fun time recently with more to come Rotorchef. That Robinson 22 is a neat little machine and as you know is very popular in Australia.. I believe there are one or two forum member who use theirs for mustering. I recently was in New Zealand and the Robinson44 is neat machine used for Heli Skiing along with some others.

Alway fun to know what our members are up to and thanks for the heads up on the hotel. You never know where our forum members are and good to know these  travel tips.

Best wishes to you both.

Gert
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 05, 2014, 10:39:04 pm
Rotochef........you are living the dream.
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Post by: obbie on October 05, 2014, 10:57:58 pm
Rotochef, love your toys...
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 06, 2014, 12:28:05 am
Not many pubs have helipads RC, is flying helicopters a necessity around that part of the world? Do you fly for a hobby or occupation?
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Post by: Bedlam on October 06, 2014, 12:43:42 am
Thanks for sharing RC. (How mundane is my life).  Glad they have a helipad at The Bear.
A very happy chappy, lucky Mrs RC. You will have to introduce her to the forum.
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Post by: Wonder on October 06, 2014, 01:01:35 am
Looking at INAID and RC my life and surroundings look very mundane. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: judydawn on October 06, 2014, 01:41:11 am
Mine is even more mundane :-)), mind you all the money in the world wouldn't get me into a helicopter, a small plane or a hot air balloon unless I was in an area where a volcano was erupting and my life depended on it  :D.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 06, 2014, 01:52:41 am
On my last holiday up north I had two helicopter and one small plane ride, wonderful.   What am I doing today!  I have decided to finish a UFO. (Unfinished object).  A log cabin quilt top I made years ago, turning it into a tablecloth.
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Post by: Katj on October 06, 2014, 04:56:03 am
I'm with you  Judy. Not keen on any for m of air travel, only go on big planes when I have to, always happy to land!
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Post by: dede on October 06, 2014, 06:19:38 am
Work this morning, then took DS 17 to orthopedic specialist as he has a curve in his spine. The specialist was unsure what to do about it and is having a meeting with a spinal surgery in the morning to discuss treatment. We go back again in the morning. Oh and they found a squashed vertebra as well. He asked us if DS had ever been in an car accident to cause that kind of damage. But I said no as I couldn't think of anything that would cause it. But my dad reminded me that when DS was little he fell off a motor bike towing a trailer at slow speed and the trailer ran over him. But he was fine as it was only a small trailer and he wasn't hurt. Oh well I guess we will find out more tomorrow.

One more thing my TM5 arrived this morning while I was at work :)
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Post by: obbie on October 06, 2014, 06:39:38 am
cooking IN MY TM5
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 06, 2014, 07:07:44 am
RC I love that little R22. I have never had any desire to fly fixed wing aircraft (except maybe a glider) but helicopters have always interested me.  I have never flown one but I have flown in a few differetn ones including a UH1N, CH46 and CH53.

I have jumped out of a CH46 (with a parachute of course).
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 06, 2014, 08:50:07 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 06, 2014, 01:41:11 am
Mine is even more mundane :-)), mind you all the money in the world wouldn't get me into a helicopter, a small plane or a hot air balloon unless I was in an area where a volcano was erupting and my life depended on it  :D.
Me too Judy :D :D :D
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on October 06, 2014, 12:53:46 pm
Visiting family again. Lunch down at Grunskies on the water. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/06/a4a3esy4.jpg)
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Post by: Bedlam on October 06, 2014, 12:54:45 pm
Cute.X
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 06, 2014, 01:39:06 pm
Oh look at that blue sky. :o I'm green with envy as it's cold,wet and grey here :P
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Post by: judydawn on October 06, 2014, 01:51:05 pm
It looks very inviting doesn't it Denise, lovely picture of the little munchkins INAID.
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Post by: mcmich on October 06, 2014, 08:46:08 pm
Looks lovely INAID. Very cute children too.
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Post by: jo_nz on October 06, 2014, 11:28:19 pm
Hooray, we have sunshine again after the hail and gale force winds yesterday. Probably not as warm as for some of you folk, but a great second week of the school holidays for us.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 07, 2014, 09:38:03 am
Beautiful children and photo INAID. Wow, RC, you got to fly a chopper to the pub! That is living.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on October 07, 2014, 12:45:30 pm
Thankyou all. Just a day on the farm today. Wetting Granddad with the hose. Tomorrow is our last day :( it will probably be the last time we see great Grandma :( but will celebrate Grandma's birthday and solar eclipse tomorrow night and end on a happy note.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/10/07/4egutyju.jpg)
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Post by: Nikkit on October 08, 2014, 12:03:34 am
Make those last memories special for everyone then INAID. Take lots of photos.
We did that for my Grandma, us grandies and the great grandies (I did share my story in here somewhere) and it was very very special. We have photos on the wall and the kids all comment on it a lot and say they have wonderful memories of that special weekend.

I have finally succumbed to getting the lurgy. I dare not laugh in case I have a coughing fit and either...
a: wet myself
b: fart uncontrollably
c: cough up a lung
d: all of the above
 :o :o :o :o

Fortunately I kept everything together yesterday when I was out, so did not embarrass myself. Although it is pretty hard to keep legs crossed, bottom cheeks clamped firmly together and not lose any internal organs when coughing.  :o :P

Today I am home and downing my favourite juice...fresh oranges, lemons and a good chunk of fresh ginger all whizzed up in the thermy.

I will get better! 
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 08, 2014, 02:06:55 am
Special memories INAID , remember we are all only on earth for a visit.  When Great Grandma leaves she only leaves behind the house she used to live in,  I remember my Nana telling me this when my Grandfather died about 30 odd years ago.
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 08, 2014, 02:38:23 am
Great photo Inaid. The memories will keep Great Grandma with you for the rest of your lives.

Nikkit you are funny. i loughed when i read your post.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 08, 2014, 08:42:00 am
A great giggle over my breakfast Nikkit. :D :D :D Get well soon :-*
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Post by: Bedlam on October 08, 2014, 08:43:28 am
Shouldn't laugh Nikkit, you do make it sound funny but I know oh too well...
Take care and get well quickly. Xx
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Post by: gertbysea on October 08, 2014, 08:54:24 am
NIkkit this is my problem and I don't even have a cough!

Gert
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Post by: Nikkit on October 08, 2014, 09:24:32 am
Darn you Gert  ...  You made me laugh. (has taken me a while to regain control of internal organs and err... external....never mind - WAY too much information!)

No more Gert, please no more! :o ;D

Thank you everyone else for the get well wishes. Didn't mean to make you laugh, but guess it is safer than me!
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Post by: dede on October 08, 2014, 09:25:38 am
Think I run over a China man, my hot water cylinder burst today while I was at work. My DD rang me in a panic because the laundry was flooded and water pouring out everywhere.
:(
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 08, 2014, 09:35:12 am
Nice to know we are all in the same boat,   ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on October 08, 2014, 10:41:26 am
Life goes on. If it is not one thing it is another. Drama after incident. Chinamen and boogymen. We are women. We are strong and we can laugh  while we are weeping on the inside. Also we can wee while we are laughing. Clever we are.

Gert
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 08, 2014, 11:00:39 am
 :D😱😳😀
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Post by: dede on October 08, 2014, 11:10:32 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 08, 2014, 10:41:26 am
Life goes on. If it is not one thing it is another. Drama after incident. Chinamen and boogymen. We are women. We are strong and we can laugh  while we are weeping on the inside. Also we can wee while we are laughing. Clever we are.

Gert

😛😃😂
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 08, 2014, 12:21:49 pm
😅😁😘
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Post by: cookie1 on October 08, 2014, 12:50:18 pm
Nikkit and Gert you two amazing women have made me laugh and have a coughing fit, I will not tell any of you which of the above 4 selections occurred.  ;D ;D
Nikkit, take care. I still have the awful cough but after about 8 days I began to feel vaguely human again.
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Post by: Nikkit on October 08, 2014, 12:56:19 pm
Spare us Cookie! I think I have said far more than required for us both.

So has Gert, she is a cruel woman that one.  ;D

I am really hoping I don't have to last another 8 days. Could be catastrophic for the washing machine if nothing else  :o

Might be easier if I boycott his forum til I can laugh without any troubles occurring.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 08, 2014, 09:49:39 pm
I am two weeks recovered but the cough is hanging around, not bad but gets me going on occasions .
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Post by: Bedlam on October 09, 2014, 11:12:41 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 08, 2014, 10:41:26 am
Life goes on. If it is not one thing it is another. Drama after incident. Chinamen and boogymen. We are women. We are strong and we can laugh  while we are weeping on the inside. Also we can wee while we are laughing. Clever we are.

Gert

LOL...oh Gert you do have a way with words.
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Post by: obbie on October 09, 2014, 10:30:46 pm
AussieBrenda I had a  cough, and look where it got me. 2 lots of hospital..

I am watching Rick Steins  cooking on Food.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 09, 2014, 10:41:34 pm
Stop it Robyn,  I'm due for a blood pressure check up in two weeks if I still have it I will get it checked. ???  .  You take it easy as least for a couple of days  you have to get that anasetic  out of your system.   Have a good day everyone,
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Post by: troupie on October 10, 2014, 04:06:19 am
You lot are a scream; wish I was coming to Tassie to meet you all.
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Post by: Delightful Den on October 10, 2014, 05:15:37 am
I've just spent the last hour sitting outside at work reading the paper becuase the power was shut off for an upgrade.  It is a beatiful day outside.

I guess I don't have any excuse for not working now.  ;)
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Post by: obbie on October 10, 2014, 05:18:01 am
thankyou Brenda...
 I had a sleep for 3 hours, just cooked a  pasta dish in thermie
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Post by: mab19 on October 10, 2014, 07:43:15 am
Our van is packed now and ready to go now except for the bathroom items and some fridge stuff.  We are heading off up the NSW south coast for a few weeks.

Can't go until Tuesday as I am booked in for a weekend of bread making classes.

DH is pacing and ready to go but I have been waiting for these classes for ages so he will just have to be patient.  :)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 10, 2014, 08:38:28 am
DH will be happy with your skills at bread  making. Enjoy.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 10, 2014, 08:41:00 am
Enjoy your class and trip Margaret ;D
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Post by: Emme on October 10, 2014, 08:50:37 am
Nikkit, do hope you are feeling better today.  Thanks for the laughs, know the feeling only too well :D ;D

Obbie, so glad your surgery went well, rest up and look after yourself :)

Hope you have a lovely trip Mab and I am sure you will gain some new bread making skills

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Post by: obbie on October 10, 2014, 08:58:49 am
Mab enjoy the trip hubby will enjoy the bread.. :)

love the stories Nikkit :)
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Post by: Bedlam on October 10, 2014, 09:29:39 am
Quote from: troupie on October 10, 2014, 04:06:19 am
You lot are a scream; wish I was coming to Tassie to meet you all.

Troupie plan to come to next years, they are great fun.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 10, 2014, 12:16:47 pm
They certainly are. People who have not seen each other before, or for 12 months just chat as if they are old friends. Enormous fun.

Today I slept and did SS. I also managed to cook dinner and do 2 loads of washing. It was a beautiful day here.
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Home :) and oven comes home tomorrow. :)
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Post by: Rotorchef on October 10, 2014, 09:59:32 pm
Hey again everyone,

So I have been doing a bit more flying this time I took my folks up with me. Tried to take them to a country hotel on Tuesday but had to abort the flight on the way there as the weather was just too bad, however the flight on Thursday was able to be completed. Even then the weather was hard hard work!

I have tried to share a video file of me taking off from a rather cramped landing spot which had the biggest tree right on my nose given the wind direction.

For those remotely interested in the lunch location it can be found on the following link www.barnsdalelodge.co.uk and if you are 'really' interested you can find it on google earth by searching Barnsdale lodge, Rutland water, UK.

So, if the video link works you should get about 90secs of video. If it does work please don't anyone have any concerns about the manoeuvres conducted. I lifted but wanted to give myself as much visibility as possible so I decided to hover taxi over the fence to the left hand side of the helicopter, then turn into wind that wasn't being disrupted by 'huge great trees'. I then chose to depart the location by conducting what is known as a 'max power' vertical takeoff.

On a note that is even better.........I arrive accompanying a TM31 on Thursday this week to get back together with Mrs RotorChef to be - woooohooooo!

http://vimeo.com/108606537

TTFN

RC
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Post by: obbie on October 10, 2014, 10:07:51 pm
about to cook tomato relish :)
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Post by: Nikkit on October 10, 2014, 11:07:35 pm
After reading your post Rotorchef...I really do miss flying :(
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Post by: gertbysea on October 10, 2014, 11:15:59 pm
Rotorchef , loved your wee VDO but I did not like the look of those clouds! You just be careful. You Have a big day coming up! When will it be?

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2014, 11:27:30 pm
I bet Mrs RC to be is very excited to be reunited soon.  What's happening to the helicopter RC? Will you be living in the city here?  I just read where you will be living in Brisbane, there's probably a hotel within coo-eee of your place  ;)

Robyn, you must be feeling well to be back in the kitchen so soon.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 10, 2014, 11:34:11 pm
Thanks for sharing the video Rotorchef. I love the idea of flying to and from lunch instead of battling traffic in the car
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on October 11, 2014, 03:37:59 am
Home yesterday evening. Should be getting my cook on. But resting in bed. Driving is tiring.
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Post by: Rotorchef on October 11, 2014, 05:01:33 am
Hey everyone,

Thanks for the comments  ;D

Nikkit - What did you fly? If you don't mind me asking.

Gert - Oh believe me I wasn't enamoured with them either! They chased us all the way to the lodge nearly forcing me to make an unscheduled stop at an airfield I really didn't want to land at as a best case, or worst case put it down on some farmland which would probably have confused a farmer or annoyed them! Good news is however there was a corridor of reasonable weather that opened up ......lets just say I went for! Wow those R44's can really shift when needed  ;D Besides, I was getting hungry too.

The clouds, weather in general (swirly winds) and less than fantastic landing area were the reason for the less common take off profile that I executed.

JudyD - The whirlybird will be staying here in the UK with her owners (unfortunately). She isn't mine mores the pity however I will back in the cockpit out here pretty soon all things being equal. As for a hotel being near by.......if you are talking about a very specific and rather well known hotel then "Yeah, its across the road......literally  ;D now how on earth did that happen I wonder?"

EmeraldSue - I will be completely honest, it is AMMMMAAAAAZZZZZIIINNNNGGGG!!!! And the best bit is I have been able to take my folks to a couple of places that we just wouldn't have ever gone to without being invited for something formal etc. Very frustrating driving back from the airport though and getting caught in traffic :-(

Robyn - Hopefully you are feeling better.

TTFN

RC
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Post by: obbie on October 11, 2014, 06:14:01 am
RC you could always land it here in my front yard..

My cousins friend flies his helicopter up here from cairns, it is only 10 minutes, and lands on her lawn..he took photos of our place for fun.

I am feeling great, maybe from so much rest. can't wait to get my remote control thing for my ICD.
cooking today of course
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Post by: Rotorchef on October 11, 2014, 08:10:09 am
Obbie,

Be careful as I may just take you up on that offer - I guess it all depends on what you happen to be rustling up in the Kitchen on that day though........  ;D

I could bring MrsRC2B along as well maybe get some TMX insider tips.

Glad you are feeling great!
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Post by: Emme on October 11, 2014, 09:38:46 am
RC, thanks for sharing the video, that certainly is the way to travel.   ;D

Made  Chilli sauce today.  Obbie I hope you are taking things easy.  :)
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Post by: Bedlam on October 11, 2014, 11:02:50 am
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/11/b929a2e17b55da3dd147e8b61487349b.jpg)
Tapestries in Deloraine(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/11/52cb4fb4f317266c087aa1287ccecc29.jpg)
Cataract gorge(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/11/5f57c9078728f4571592cd3154bcd100.jpg)
Binalong Bay

Beautiful Tassie
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 11, 2014, 11:27:43 am
It looks spectacular scenery Denise.Thanks for the photos :-* Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
( I am seeing the photos upside down ???)
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Post by: cookie1 on October 11, 2014, 12:27:35 pm
Me too CC. Still very beautiful. Cataract Gorge is amazing.

RC your chopper experiences would spook me a bit much I think. I've only ever been in them a couple of times, both in New Zealand on a glacier. My DH hates them as he did National Service and carried. M16 machine gun, therefore got to sit with an open door on the chopper.
Do take care RC.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 11, 2014, 12:34:31 pm
Denise it is certainly a spectacular r State. Enjoy it.

Gert
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 11, 2014, 01:49:43 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on October 11, 2014, 11:27:43 am
It looks spectacular scenery Denise.Thanks for the photos :-* Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
( I am seeing the photos upside down ???)

Photos taken from the land down under, I think that's the view from where you are
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Post by: judydawn on October 11, 2014, 02:34:51 pm
What lovely clear photos Denise but are upside down for me on both the iPad and laptop.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 11, 2014, 03:01:25 pm
Was for me too, but I just wanted CC to have the Downunder perspective  ;D
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Post by: leesmac78 on October 11, 2014, 05:04:17 pm
Today my darling SIL Heidi and I visited the Vorwerk shop at the Hessen Centre in Frankfurt. As she is absconding with our TM31 tomorrow, she purchased a new MC and spatula.  We bought cookbooks and ran riot around the shop. The staff are wonderfully friendly and helpful and do their best to speak English. Also fun to try out all the other exciting Vorwerk products too. If any Australian members every come to Frankfurt, let me know!!!
  (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/11/3e151f7bd31665c6c33f6af8ada1eca3.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/11/02c7b8f9f846e5d9bb0c229f36d32cf5.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/11/498b034040a805ca4c205ea347b94db9.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/11/5661ab597bb15ff348c49f1ab36a54dc.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/11/ea7c21bf5aeab98d06df1ba75bf47a6d.jpg)(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/11/9c9b717deb2ceb3ff46d335268c36615.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 11, 2014, 05:23:58 pm
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on October 11, 2014, 01:49:43 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on October 11, 2014, 11:27:43 am
It looks spectacular scenery Denise.Thanks for the photos :-* Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
( I am seeing the photos upside down ???)

Photos taken from the land down under, I think that's the view from where you are
LOL CP :D :D :D :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 11, 2014, 05:29:29 pm
It looks as though you both are having fun Lee. :D :D What a great place to go shopping ;) ;D
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Post by: leesmac78 on October 11, 2014, 09:47:40 pm
We did have a ball thanks CC
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Post by: gertbysea on October 11, 2014, 09:52:31 pm
Love the shop Lee. Would like to see the robot in action!

Gert
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Post by: leesmac78 on October 11, 2014, 10:53:32 pm
Oh next time I promise!!! It is a cutey.  But as I was posing by DSIL with various appliances, I completely forgot the robot as it was at floor level.
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Post by: judydawn on October 11, 2014, 11:55:59 pm
Nice to see you Heidi, have a great trip home with your new toy. 

What a great shop Lee. Tell me, what is the handle thingy on the wall?  Do I need one  :D :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 12, 2014, 12:56:09 am
Love the shop - wish we could have one here. I bet there were a few cheeky comments said as you posed for these pics  ;)
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Post by: Absolut on October 12, 2014, 01:05:22 am
Thanks for sharing leemac.,.love to c the kobold in action one day
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Post by: Emme on October 12, 2014, 03:00:57 am
Thanks for the photos Lee, wish we had a shop here
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Post by: obbie on October 12, 2014, 05:49:37 am
would love shops here, just to walk in and buy :)

THANKS lee
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Post by: Bootobethin on October 12, 2014, 05:57:54 am
I would love a shop here in Australia.
Just to walk in and buy would be great.
I am not a supporter of the direct selling model.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on October 12, 2014, 12:44:53 pm
Looks great Lee. Last week we were in bundy for DH Grandma and today I get word my grandma is not well. She was in and out of consciousness. But when I started talking about all my lovely memories she said "Oh stop you'll make me cry" :( I thought she was out to it. Love my granny. She is 93 and her body is failing her. Quality of life is non existent :( will see how she is in the morning. Her Dr even came to see her on a Sunday!
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2014, 12:58:08 pm
I'm pleased to hear the doctor is checking on Grandma INAID.  Her body may be failing but it seems her mind is still pretty good. 
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Post by: leesmac78 on October 12, 2014, 01:42:23 pm
Oh INAID I know how special Nanas are.  I miss mine terribly.  She raised me for the first few years of my life while my Mom worked.  We travelled the world together and I was fortunate to speak with her almost daily from when I was tiny until she passed away.  Positive thoughts for you and her and your family. Xxx
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Post by: leesmac78 on October 12, 2014, 01:44:15 pm
Sadly we cannot buy Thermomix in the Vorwerk store, they just demonstrate them and sell the accessories.  But all the other things you can buy.  JD, that thing on the glass is a window cleaner.  249€.  It is pretty cool but I am sure it will not be long until I own one of those too, for Ed to use naturally!!! Xxx
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Post by: kyton on October 12, 2014, 07:13:21 pm
We had a sad day yesterday whilst over here in Hawaii. My husband's Nanna passed away during the night. She would have been 97 in two weeks time. Our children are extremely lucky to have shared their lives with her - they spent a couple of hours every Sunday visiting her. In fact when we were planning the trip the only concern our 9yo daughter had was missing her Nanna.

We were prepared to drop everything to fly home but his parents, Aunty and cousins are decided to delay the funeral for a week to allow us to finish our holiday.

Hawaii has such bittersweet memories - it is our favourite place but now we have lost both our first baby (miscarriage at 20wks) and our loved Nanna whilst visiting.
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Post by: Bedlam on October 12, 2014, 07:21:27 pm
Sorry about my pics, I saw they were upside down and tried to delete. Tapatalks feeling the 3 hour time difference maybe!
Sue and DD, we all know what a clever cook you are now you have ribbons to prove it. Congratulations and well done.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 12, 2014, 07:31:00 pm
Sorry to hear of your loss of your DH's beloved Nanna Kyton.Your children's lives have certainly been enriched by knowing her.
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2014, 09:28:24 pm
I extend my sympathy to you and your family Kyton at this very sad time.  How lovely that your children adored their Nanna and saw her regularly, Sundays must have been a very special time for Nanna too.
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Post by: Bedlam on October 12, 2014, 09:56:25 pm
My sympathies also Kyton, pleased that many happy times were shared and  lots of memories to keep forever.
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Post by: kyton on October 12, 2014, 10:17:54 pm
Thanks everyone. It doesn't quite seem real due to the distance, am sure once we get home reality will set in. We have many many happy memories, DH and I have been together for 25 years so there are wonderful times along with the bittersweet. We are blessed to have had our children meet and spend so much time with her - Nanna's mother lived until almost 102 so my husband has the same memories of her. My in laws live right next door to us and my parents live only around the corner so our children are very very blessed.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 12, 2014, 10:22:21 pm
Kyton, enjoy the rest of your holiday, just keep happy memories in your mind, and have a celebration of life for her , great innings down here on earth.💝
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Post by: obbie on October 12, 2014, 10:41:49 pm
Kyton enjoy the holiday, nyou Nana would have wanted you to..
Sending hugs :)
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Post by: Emme on October 13, 2014, 12:00:13 am
Sorry to hear of your loss Kyton, sending sympathy to you and your family.   I am sure you will have lots of lovely memories to treasure
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Post by: Nikkit on October 13, 2014, 02:07:29 am
Sympathy to you and family Kyton.
You have many happy memories, so treasure them.
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Post by: Katj on October 13, 2014, 02:13:25 am
Sorry for your family's loss Kyton. How lucky your children are to have had a Great Nan in their lives.
So many kids these days don't even get to see Grandparents.
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Post by: kyton on October 13, 2014, 06:10:12 am
I know it is amazing to have such longevity. We keep telling my MIL that we are keeping a tally - her grandmother was almost 102, her Mum almost 97 and she is fighting fit at 74. She works almost a 30hr week doing all of our business's bookkeeping / wages etc as well as keeping an eye out for her two children's families, and up until this week her Mother as well. I lost all my Grandparents well before my children were born, but my husband had both his paternal Grandfather until 7 years ago and his maternal Grandmother just gone. We still have his paternal Grandfather's best friend as our "token" Great Grandfather to our kids. He is 83 and our kids adore him.
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Post by: mab19 on October 13, 2014, 06:35:26 am
Sorry to hear of your loss Kyton, sending my sympathy to you and your family.

A busy day here today as we are leaving in the morning.  Did some washing then vaccuumed and cleaned so that everything will be tidy when we come home.  Made some cookies and another cake to take with us.  Had a quick visit to the family to leave the spare house keys etc.

The weekend bread class was great and I learned a few things I didn't know.  We made plain bread, foccaccia, spelt bread, rye bread, garlic bread, saffron buns, a fruit loaf and I am sure there was something else that I can't remember.
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Post by: goldfish on October 13, 2014, 06:51:59 am
Kyton, my thoughts and prayers are with you . The loss is so sad and leaves a big hole in our lives .. but what a beautiful blessing your family memories are!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 13, 2014, 09:06:02 am
My deepest sympathy to you and the family Kyton. It is wonderful that you have so many treasured memories.
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Post by: obbie on October 13, 2014, 09:30:14 am
booked a demo with a group leader  for monday, my consultant has quit, again
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on October 13, 2014, 12:54:18 pm
My condolences to you Kyton. It's so hard losing those you love. I spent all day with my gran and E joined me tonight. My cousin flew up this evening and is spending the night with her. My aunt flying in tomorrow morning. My mum is overseas :(  It's only a matter of time. Love her dearly and treasure all the happy times.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 13, 2014, 10:56:21 pm
Hugs INAID. 
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Post by: judydawn on October 14, 2014, 12:19:53 am
Thinking of you INAID.
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Post by: Katiej on October 14, 2014, 02:59:06 am
INAID and Kyton my thoughts are with you, take care xx
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Post by: astarra on October 14, 2014, 03:43:59 am
Hugs, thoughts and prayers to Kyton, INAID and families.  :-*
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on October 14, 2014, 07:44:27 am
Thankyou. She is at peace now. The hardest part is done. Miss her dreadfully though. Not looking forward to getting the kids. Particularly E. But we will remember the happy times.
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Post by: mcmich on October 14, 2014, 07:50:38 am
Blessings to both Kyton and INAID. No more struggles and no more pain.

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Post by: cookie1 on October 14, 2014, 08:22:32 am
INAID I have air freighted some giant hugs over to you. My deepest sympathy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 14, 2014, 09:00:09 am
Sending my sympathy on your loss INAID.A big hug from me too :-* :-*
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 14, 2014, 09:05:33 am
INAID hold on to those precious happy moments. 
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Post by: obbie on October 14, 2014, 09:10:00 am
take care INAID :) sending hugs
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Post by: gertbysea on October 14, 2014, 09:20:13 am
Quote from: obbie on October 13, 2014, 09:30:14 am
booked a demo with a group leader  for monday, my consultant has quit, again

Who is the GL Robyn?  Probably your last consultant got her quota.

Gert
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Post by: Emme on October 14, 2014, 09:38:45 am
INAID, sorry to read of your loss, sending hugs
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 14, 2014, 09:54:08 am
Sending hugs Kyton and INAID.
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Post by: goldfish on October 14, 2014, 10:10:07 am
INAID, I'm so sorry.... It's such a hard time... Sending lots of love and hugs to you and your family
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Post by: sue_purrb on October 14, 2014, 11:00:11 am
INAID and Kyton, condolences to you both. I hope your happy memories bring you comfort. Hugs. :-*
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Post by: jeninwa on October 14, 2014, 11:09:53 am
Sending hugs to you both Kyton and Inaid
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Post by: EmeraldSue on October 14, 2014, 11:18:58 am
Sorry to hear your news Kyton and INAID. You both have such lovely memories and they will always be in your hearts.
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Post by: jeninwa on October 14, 2014, 11:56:51 am
Rang the bus company today to finalise arrangement for our wine tour next Friday and they had no knowledge of our booking, 6 or so phone calls later it's all sorted, luckily I ran or we might have been standing around twiddling our thumbs.
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Post by: judydawn on October 14, 2014, 12:14:16 pm
Thanks for checking Jen, these things happen so it's worth doing.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 14, 2014, 12:33:42 pm
Thank you so much Jeninwa.  :-* :-*
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Post by: droverjess on October 14, 2014, 09:32:09 pm
Quote from: EmeraldSue on October 14, 2014, 11:18:58 am
Sorry to hear your news Kyton and INAID. You both have such lovely memories and they will always be in your hearts.

Same from me to you both KYTON and INAID, sending good wishes and condolences to your families.

Xx
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Post by: gertbysea on October 14, 2014, 09:32:37 pm
OMG Jen that would have been interesting!  You are right in the ball!

Gert.
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Post by: kyton on October 15, 2014, 11:47:20 am
Oh INAID I am sorry for your loss. Cuddle your kids and think of all the memories - that's what we are doing at this time.
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Post by: obbie on October 17, 2014, 05:55:53 am
DD has been sick for 4 days with a virus, half the kids at our school are sick...  Now she is better, DS has come home with it.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 17, 2014, 06:12:52 am
I hate the way virus's spread so quickly, I hope they get that Ebola under control soon.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 17, 2014, 07:50:56 am
The Ebola outbreak is very frightening. It seems very contagious.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 17, 2014, 09:54:46 pm
Last nigh we went to a meeting of The Cape York Herpetological Society at the Cairns zoo where we had the run of the Reptile area. DH and I Were able to drape ourselves in Pythons. (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/17/4de46ac11567a96ab83115470c3ea14b.jpg)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 17, 2014, 09:59:12 pm
Great photo Gert is that a diamond python , nice looking fella.    .? DH or the snake ....make up your own mind.  ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 17, 2014, 10:07:47 pm
The one Ted is holding is a beautiful an amethystine Python and the one in the background that I  later draped myself in is a 17 year old lovely old girl and was soooo heavy. We also go to hold an alligator. We got up close a personal with a variety of venomous snakes. The are really beautiful  critters.
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Post by: judydawn on October 17, 2014, 10:55:36 pm
Such courage Gert & DH, it's not something that's on my bucket list  ;D  I haven't passed my weak gene onto DD2 though, she draped herself in a snake on our first cruise when she was 10 years old.  I love how DH is keeping an eye on that snake  :D
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Post by: Amanda on October 17, 2014, 11:25:14 pm
Gert, that snake is beautiful! What a great opportunity.
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Post by: Emme on October 17, 2014, 11:48:36 pm
Great photo Gert, but you on on your own with snakes etc. Definitely not on my bucket list either   :D ;D
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Post by: jeninwa on October 17, 2014, 11:58:46 pm
Great photo Gert, what a great experience. Don't think I could do it. I much prefer to look from a distance.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 18, 2014, 12:02:43 am
Snakes at a distance for me too after almost stepping on a tiger snake when playing golf with DH many years ago.
Lovely photo of DH Gert.

So much to catch up on as I have only been on the forum for a few minutes in the last month or more. Where to start  ???
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Post by: gertbysea on October 18, 2014, 12:33:27 am
Welcome Back MF. Hope your trip was wonderful.

See ya soon.

gert
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Post by: judydawn on October 18, 2014, 01:21:31 am
Yes, lovely to see you MF - not long now.

I've just exhausted myself out in the garden pulling up all the daisy bushes which have seen better days.  Green bin is full and the rest are down the side of the house awaiting their turn.  It's only going to get hotter here over the next few days so I bit the bullet today.

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Post by: gertbysea on October 18, 2014, 02:12:18 am
Here is the snake again.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/17/9c6bb329c6eb2b2a2429e65eb790c770.jpg)
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Post by: obbie on October 18, 2014, 04:35:17 am
Gert, snakes are scarey to me.... :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 18, 2014, 04:53:00 am
Magnificent specimen, I don't mind them, I love love lizards and frogs are so cute. 
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Post by: gertbysea on October 18, 2014, 05:09:47 am
I am not really frightened of them  but it is hard for me to tell the difference between a Taipan and a brown tree snake on first glance so not so sure about those!  The larger Python was totally loveable. I have a VDO of her at my feet sniffing my handbag which was on the ground. She was really huggable. I can see why people like to keep them as pets.

Gert
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on October 18, 2014, 06:00:28 am
Thankyou all for your condolences. It's been a really tough week. However today everything is seeming much lighter and I assume it will again once we honour her life. I went shopping with my sis yesterday and had a lovely time and today I picked up my parents from the airport. Fish and chips with them tonight.
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Post by: obbie on October 18, 2014, 07:14:28 am
take it easy INAID, it takes time. hold on to the memories..
If you come up this way, call in to see me. :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 18, 2014, 09:24:32 am
Sorry Gert there is no way I would have been anywhere near those snakes :D :D :D They give me the heebie-jeebies.

Good no know life is getting better for you INAID. :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on October 18, 2014, 12:14:14 pm
Gert that Python is sooooooooooooo big. We have had 4 snake bites over here this last 10 days. One died, but he didn't seek medical help.
I am terrified of snakes. Frogs, lizards etc no worries. If I was ever bitten I would die of heart attack, not the bite.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 18, 2014, 12:26:59 pm
Cookie Pythons don't really bite. They are lovers not fighters. Really lovely animals with personalities. When they are in the yard they just cruise and are not aggressive at all.. Just have to keep,the dog in the house.

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on October 18, 2014, 06:39:21 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on October 18, 2014, 09:24:32 am
Sorry Gert there is no way I would have been anywhere near those snakes :D :D :D They give me the heebie-jeebies.


OMG time am with CC on this one!
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on October 18, 2014, 09:58:46 pm
Thanks Robyn xo
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Post by: judydawn on October 19, 2014, 12:55:35 am
Awake at 4.45 am cooking at 6 am then I washed the car, deep hand watered both front and back yard.  Enjoyed a nice bath and now about to do a food run to Mum's.
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Post by: Amanda on October 19, 2014, 01:59:21 am
I have a deadline for a magazine article, but just can't seem to get my head into it and have been fannying around all morning in my dressing gown doing anything but what I should be doing.
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Post by: djinni373 on October 19, 2014, 04:59:05 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 18, 2014, 12:26:59 pm
Cookie Pythons don't really bite. They are lovers not fighters. Really lovely animals with personalities. When they are in the yard they just cruise and are not aggressive at all.. Just have to keep,the dog in the house.

Gert

Mmm if I remember correctly they are lovers alright. They hug small animals and birds to death :'( However they are beautiful animals and their on-board artwork is just beautiful.

Quote from: Amanda on October 19, 2014, 01:59:21 am
I have a deadline for a magazine article, but just can't seem to get my head into it and have been fannying around all morning in my dressing gown doing anything but what I should be doing.

LOL Amanda. Know that feeling very well ;D

We have been to a NSW Corvettes Unlimited "do" at the Australian Brewery in Rouse Hill. Had a lovely time. There were 100+ gorgeous cars, market, Tshirts, accessories etc. Weather was a bit warm so headed into the Brewery for cold drinks and lunch. The red one is DH's, and the silver one is my pick  8)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 19, 2014, 05:33:28 am
Gayle my first DH bought a Corvette after our divorce. It was too powerful for him and he often lent it to me while he drove my old English Ford which I had  painted a yellow strip in the black duco. The Corvette was a lot of fun to drive but not in the snow in winter in Syracuse NY.

Wonder what ever became of him.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on October 19, 2014, 06:30:53 am
Gert you crack me up, do you know what happened to him. :)
love the corvette
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Post by: gertbysea on October 19, 2014, 06:41:39 am
Quote from: obbie on October 19, 2014, 06:30:53 am
Gert you crack me up, do you know what happened to him. :)
love the corvette

Nope.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 19, 2014, 09:16:27 am
Nice cars Gayle. 8)
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Post by: cookie1 on October 19, 2014, 12:12:28 pm
I love the red Corvette Gayle. Does your DH own it or was it his pick?  One of our Model A members has a yellow Corvette. It's rather nice.
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Post by: djinni373 on October 19, 2014, 12:46:49 pm
Thanks girls, I'll pass on your compliments.

Quote from: cookie1 on October 19, 2014, 12:12:28 pm
I love the red Corvette Gayle. Does your DH own it or was it his pick?  One of our Model A members has a yellow Corvette. It's rather nice.

Cookie the red Corvette is DH's car. DH loves his "vette" to bits. It's a street car and he also races it. When we drove around Mt Panorama racecourse recently he pointed out the parts where the Corvette was airborne and the part where he was doing 240 kph :-X :-X :-X :-X :-X

Quote from: Gertbysea on October 19, 2014, 05:33:28 am
Gayle my first DH bought a Corvette after our divorce. It was too powerful for him and he often lent it to me while he drove my old English Ford which I had  painted a yellow strip in the black duco. The Corvette was a lot of fun to drive but not in the snow in winter in Syracuse NY.

Goodness Gert if he couldn't cope with the Corvette there was no way he was gonna cope with you! They are indeed great to drive but the racing clutch is a real pain, specially on Sydney streets :-))
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Post by: cookie1 on October 19, 2014, 01:12:36 pm
Wowee Gayle.
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Post by: obbie on October 19, 2014, 09:51:52 pm
Demo today :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on October 19, 2014, 10:14:16 pm
Robyn enjoy, hoping to get invited to a demo one day to see the new machine in action.  I'm happy with my old one!!
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Post by: judydawn on October 19, 2014, 11:43:16 pm
Enjoy the demo Robyn, how many people have you invited?
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Post by: obbie on October 20, 2014, 01:51:47 am
only 3 Judy, I have the new group leader doing it... :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 24, 2014, 07:28:38 pm
I've been to the Great Food Show in Exeter today with my SIL.
We attended two workshops.The first we watched Ann Pickard (http://annpickardsugarcraft.com) make sugar craft animals for cake decoration.I loved it ;D
The second we watched a butcher from Darts Farm (http://www.dartsfarm.co.uk) bone a whole turkey and turn it into a turkey bomb.Of course he made it look so simple :D :D
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/8c7035a8d784f30a73ce829db1f0b8be.jpg)
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/1c9ce88e1ef5872636eb6cb725c935e2.jpg)
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Post by: obbie on October 24, 2014, 09:33:44 pm
 ;D turkey bomb, what a great idea. :)
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Post by: Bedlam on October 24, 2014, 09:35:53 pm
That looks fantastic Denise, Ann Pickard certainly has talent
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Post by: judydawn on October 24, 2014, 10:05:52 pm
Are you going to put your newly found knowledge to the test Denise?  I'm sure Louis would love some animals on his next birthday cake.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 25, 2014, 06:26:26 am
Then he could eat them!!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 25, 2014, 09:12:21 am
Bev is the sugar craft model maker,I'll just ask her for help :D :D
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Post by: Amanda on October 25, 2014, 09:48:20 am
I went to Adelaide's fabulous cheese celebration, Cheesefest.
Kris Lloyd improves on this festival every year and, besides met the maker sessions with various cheese makers, she has a cheese train, fresh mozarella making and live music. The crowd was huge and overwhelmingly young - most under 35. This is yet another example of how Adelaide and South Australia just rock the whole food and wine scene.
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Post by: Nikkit on October 25, 2014, 10:40:37 am
Campdrafting on my awesome spotty horse yesterday and today.
I have a grin from ear to ear  ;D ;D
We had so much fun!

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Post by: Meerkat on October 25, 2014, 12:52:21 pm
I repotted half of my outdoor pots. It was really hard work and I am completely exhausted.  I am sure my plants will love me for it though. ;-)

Oh - I hope its OK that I join the conversation. 
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Post by: judydawn on October 25, 2014, 01:40:30 pm
It's perfectly fine Meerkat, we love to hear from any of our members.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 25, 2014, 01:43:41 pm
Quote from: Meerkat on October 25, 2014, 12:52:21 pm
I repotted half of my outdoor pots. It was really hard work and I am completely exhausted.  I am sure my plants will love me for it though. ;-)

Oh - I hope its OK that I join the conversation. 

Good to hear you have been working hard Meerkat. 

Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on October 25, 2014, 07:31:22 pm
Sounds like fun, Amanda and Nikkit.
Maybe not fun Meerkat but definitely worthwhile and you will reap the rewards . ( nice to hear what you are up to)
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Post by: obbie on October 25, 2014, 10:33:13 pm
Great job Meerkat,  I need to do my vege garden too. your plants will thank you.

today I am cooking, cleaning up and sorting my pantry. WW online was $500, I filled another extra freezer full.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 26, 2014, 01:20:19 am
Nikkit I can imagine you and Spotty Horse having fun.

It is now 11.10am and I have just returned from breakfast. I sort of met some lovely people and had to say bye to Jeninwa and Steve.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 26, 2014, 11:56:14 am
I've been teaching my SIL Bev to cook with the TM31,which I have given to her.
This morning we made Leek and Potato Soup,Custard and a Syrup Sponge Pudding.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/e7ffad95a4610f535e554be432fe38ad.jpg)
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Post by: Bedlam on October 26, 2014, 07:04:12 pm
How wonderful for Bev, was it a surprise for her. I know you have a close relationship but this will give you another dimension.
Love the Salt and Pepper Mills in the background.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 26, 2014, 07:11:26 pm
CC,  nice to see Thermi in new home.  Love all the wood.  Good range of demo cooking. Bec have fun.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 26, 2014, 07:16:29 pm
Quote from: Bedlam on October 26, 2014, 07:04:12 pm
How wonderful for Bev, was it a surprise for her. I know you have a close relationship but this will give you another dimension.
Love the Salt and Pepper Mills in the background.
Bev squealed with delight when I phoned her a few weeks ago to tell her that I was going to give her the TM31. :D :D This weekend was the first opportunity I had to deliver the TM.
I thought you might recognize the peppermills ;) :D
Quote from: achookwoman on October 26, 2014, 07:11:26 pm
CC,  nice to see Thermi in new home.  Love all the wood.  Good range of demo cooking. Bec have fun.
Bev is going to join the forum too :D
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Post by: Bedlam on October 26, 2014, 07:36:29 pm
Fantastic and some of us have had the pleasure of meeting the beautiful Bev.
XX
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Post by: Wonder on October 26, 2014, 07:49:23 pm
what a lovely gift CC. Look forward to Bev being party of the forum.
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Post by: Katiej on October 26, 2014, 08:10:18 pm
What a wonderful generous gift for Bev CC.
I look forward to welcoming her to the forum.
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Post by: mcmich on October 26, 2014, 08:12:22 pm
Very generous of you CC. Bev must be tickled pink.
Great she is joining the forum too.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on October 26, 2014, 08:26:38 pm
I was thrilled for Bev when you told me where the TM31 would be going Denise. What better teacher could she have than you.. I love the closeness between the two of you and the things you do together, more like sisters than sisters-in-law.  She will be very much welcomed to  the forum.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 26, 2014, 08:46:51 pm
I haven't met Bev but she must be wonderful.
How exciting CC and so very kind of you. I noticed the salt and pepper mills too.
Looking forward to 'meeting' Bev on the forum.
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Post by: Bedlam on October 27, 2014, 07:30:04 am
DH and I have had an amazing day on the Bruny Island gourmet food trail.  Only 12 on the tour.  We both had a great day and recommend to anyone visiting.
Signed up for the BI cheese club Richard.(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/27/ac59a3ef2332815e44849259c2ae3986.jpg)
Presents.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 27, 2014, 07:36:39 am
So glad you enjoyed the trip to Bruny Island Denise and hope the weather was kind to you.

CC what a generous gift to your SIL no wonder she squealed when you told her  ;D
I hope it gives her as much pleasure and enjoyment that you have had over the years.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 27, 2014, 07:52:24 am
Bruny Island food trail sounds fantastic! Love your little goodies that you collected along the way.
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Post by: Bedlam on October 27, 2014, 08:42:43 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on October 27, 2014, 07:52:24 am
Bruny Island food trail sounds fantastic! Love your little goodies that you collected along the way.
That was just the chocolate.  Most things got eaten straight away.  Bought more cheese also.
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Post by: Katiej on October 27, 2014, 08:45:37 am
So jealous Denise, it sounds wonderful. Glad you had a great day.
I'll tell Richard you signed up to the cheese club, he will be impressed. We are looking forward to our cheese delivery early November.
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 27, 2014, 09:01:39 am
Brilliant gift CC. Bev is very lucky. Looking forward to chatting with her.
Love your goodies Denise.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 27, 2014, 10:48:46 am
Denise your day sounds wonderful.

Today I have been waiting and flying, waiting and flying.
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Post by: jeninwa on October 27, 2014, 11:01:21 am
I'm jealous Denise, so pleased you had a great day. We arrived home at about 11.30 last night. Up bright and early for work this morning, I'm shattered it's going to be an early night for me.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 27, 2014, 11:04:10 am
I'm not surprised you tired Jeninwa.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 27, 2014, 03:45:44 pm
Arrived home from Cornwall.Just walked the dog for an hour after poor boy has been in the car for five hours.Its a beautiful day
here,sunshine and relatively warm :-\
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Post by: Bedlam on October 27, 2014, 09:36:05 pm
Quote from: jeninwa on October 27, 2014, 11:01:21 am
I'm jealous Denise, so pleased you had a great day. We arrived home at about 11.30 last night. Up bright and early for work this morning, I'm shattered it's going to be an early night for me.
Pleased you are home safe.  Can't believe snow on Mount Wellington this morning. Emme said how changeable the weather can be . I'm amazed!
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Post by: judydawn on October 27, 2014, 09:40:37 pm
Like us humans, Chance would have enjoyed his holiday but be happy to be back home Denise. 
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Post by: Emme on October 27, 2014, 10:44:18 pm
Glad your Thermie has a wonderful new home CC  :)  and it was lovely you were able to deliver it and have a few lessons with your SIL.   :-*

Bedlam, so pleased to hear you enjoyed the Bruny Island tour.
I was thinking about you yesterday coming home and hoping the weather was not too bad for you.  Hope you enjoy today also. 


Jen, take things easy for a few days if you can  :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on October 28, 2014, 12:18:05 am
Oh damn, blip and everything else. I was so hoping I would see snow on Mt Wellington. Oh well, next time.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 28, 2014, 02:12:25 am
A double damn blip. I just went to upload a photo using tapatalk and it said it won't do it as I haven't upgraded it. Bugger. I don't want to upgrade.  :'( :'(
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2014, 02:15:39 am
You might have to now though cookie.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2014, 03:23:29 am
Yorkeys Knob Yacht Club Cairns. DH having lunch and me hanging a medicinal wine called Squealing Pig. Lovely. Resident Kookaburra waiting to steal someone steak.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/27/5b9df632098254746aee777a97acab2e.jpg)

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Hope he does not poop as you know what happens when that hits the fan!

Gert
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Post by: Wonder on October 28, 2014, 03:46:11 am
lucky you aren't under that fan Gert. I'm sure that medicinal squealing pig is doing you the world of good
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Post by: Katiej on October 28, 2014, 03:57:13 am
Lovely Gert. Sorry to hear you aren't well, hope you're better soon.

Today we are at McLaren Vale picking up our little dog from Richards Mum & Dads (as they looked after her for us whilst we were away in Tassie). We took them out to lunch at a lovely place in McLaren Vale - more food!
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Post by: obbie on October 28, 2014, 04:27:35 am
3 BAS paperwork done today. :)

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Post by: Bedlam on October 28, 2014, 05:14:51 am
We eventually got out of bed and dressed ready to tackle Mona.  Presented at the desk to find out how to get there to be told they shut on Tuesdays!  We both felt devastated as we had saved it to finish on a high.  Anyway found a lovely place to have breakfast and spent a wonderful morning in Salamanca place. I am pleased we didn't go to Mona as it showed me a different side to Hobart.  Met some really nice genuine people ( to the point of tearing up twice! - long story but true).  Spent much too much money but had so much fun.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 28, 2014, 05:22:25 am
Just seeing Robyn's post ... I got my BAS done on Monday, paid my monthly pile of supplier's invoices yesterday, paid my 1/4'ly superannuation today and will pay my Mastercard tomorrow, then staff pays on Thursday ... oh how I hate the last week of the month!
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2014, 08:59:44 am
Save MONA  for another time and do it first. Worth the effort and get the MONA ROMA in the Posh Pit as it gives you the ferry trip, entrance fee, tour of the vineyard  and wine tasting in the upstairs area of the restaurant which is so worth it for the view. Even if you do not like the exhibits you will appreciate what a wonderful gift this is to city of Hobart and to the country. It is listed in many places as the one of the top ten Things to do.

Oh Marina what a lot of work for you. It has been a long month.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 28, 2014, 10:00:11 am
I know the feeling Marina. I had lots of paperwork to catch up with today but didn't get it all done.
Had GS here as he was unwell and then DD was here most of the day with 3 of her kids who were also unwell. Loved having them all and DD1 was here late afternoon after work so was lovely to have her here too.

Soooo excited as Rolling Stones tomorrow night and drinks and dinner before the show with friends.
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Post by: Nikkit on October 28, 2014, 12:40:48 pm
Gert - is that Yorkey's Knob now???

WOW! We lived there on our yacht about 20 yeas ago, when there was a donga for an office and another for the dunnies/showers. And the pub was just a stagger, trip, trundle down the road. (Which I did more times than I should have!)

Oh the memories!!! ;D
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2014, 01:10:02 pm
Enjoy the Rolling Stones tomorrow night MF, apparently it was a huge success here in Adelaide on Saturday night.
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Post by: Katiej on October 28, 2014, 08:35:16 pm
On the train heading to work. A bit hard to take, after being on holidays for a couple of weeks.
Only about 5% of my work gets done for me whilst I'm away, so I can just imagine the mess waiting for me on my desk. At least I have a couple of days to sort it out before the end of the month.

Have a good day everyone!
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Post by: Bedlam on October 28, 2014, 08:43:35 pm
I can empathise with you Katie, none of mine gets done.  I hate returning from holidays, I feel you pay a high price before you leave and on your return.
But it was worth it.
We are still in the " it feels like we have been away a lot longer" phase.  A day at home and you feel like you didn't have one!
Have a good day.
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Post by: obbie on October 28, 2014, 08:54:31 pm
Marina, yes so much paperwork this week, and I have Friday off too. :)
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Post by: gertbysea on October 28, 2014, 09:14:52 pm
Quote from: Nikkit on October 28, 2014, 12:40:48 pm
Gert - is that Yorkey's Knob now???

WOW! We lived there on our yacht about 20 yeas ago, when there was a donga for an office and another for the dunnies/showers. And the pub was just a stagger, trip, trundle down the road. (Which I did more times than I should have!)

Oh the memories!!! ;D

That is the boat club now. When I am next there I will take some pics for you. The now have a breakwater and a Marina. No pub at Yorkeys but the club is good. Big deck over the water and OK food . Sunday sessions . They are improving the ramps and parking are as that is where the large boat moor off shore and bring the trip stars into shore for their day trips. That is until they dredge the harbour in town. Some boats can get into the inlet. Others not.

Gert

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Post by: cookie1 on October 29, 2014, 06:17:44 am
Did a tiny bit of shopping this morning and being a caring Mum to DD who has come down with the throat/coughing bug. I think I am driving her crazy to be honest. She is like DH and prefers to be left alone when sick.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 29, 2014, 08:23:25 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 28, 2014, 01:10:02 pm
Enjoy the Rolling Stones tomorrow night MF, apparently it was a huge success here in Adelaide on Saturday night.

Thanks JD I am sooooo excited and getting ready to go soon as we are going for dinner with friends before my big date with Mick  ;D
He better not stand me up again this time  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on October 29, 2014, 09:54:42 am
I think we all like to be left alone when we're sick cookie except for when we want something to drink, something comforting to eat or just a sympathetic cuddle from our Mummy.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 29, 2014, 11:02:18 am
Enjoy your dat with Mick MF.
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Post by: Emme on October 29, 2014, 10:34:34 pm
Mama Fergie, hoping you enjoyed the Rolling Stones concert.  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 30, 2014, 01:19:12 am
It was absolutely awesome  ladies ;D ;D ;D
I am still on a high here and II could get tickets for the second concert .

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Post by: judydawn on October 30, 2014, 03:47:37 am
Glad you enjoyed it MF, an 'old rocker'  from way back aye?
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Post by: cookie1 on October 30, 2014, 05:26:57 am
Fooled around and made a start on the review of all the money in and out for our National Meet. ( hopefully this will be the last). I sometimes wonder if the sponsorship is worth it when everyone wants their review done in different ways. I know it is really.  :)
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Post by: Bedlam on October 30, 2014, 09:47:11 am
I  thought I would make some bread  this morning to find the selector knob on my oven is broken.  I think my cleaner may have been a bit heavy handed. So with lots of fiddling managed to get bread cooked . DH thought he would have a look for me and now doesn't work at all!
 
Had a call yesterday pm, problems with a work car, needed towing.

Today sad news of an Aunt

Welcome back!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 30, 2014, 09:58:06 am
What a day Denise. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
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Post by: judydawn on October 30, 2014, 10:26:09 am
I hope that's the end of your problems Denise xx
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 30, 2014, 01:37:41 pm
A bad day for you Denise.Hopefully tomorrow is better :-* :-*
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 30, 2014, 01:53:39 pm
Oh Denise hope  you are ok and that tomorrow will be a better day for you.
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Post by: gertbysea on October 30, 2014, 10:51:15 pm
Bedlam you have had your 3.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 31, 2014, 12:01:38 pm
Today I bought 2 TM31's both 18 months old, one for DD 2 and one for DS2. Haven't given them yet but very happy. One came with a second bowl and blades etc and the other with a thermoserver as well as 8 books total. I will keep the second bowl and the thermoserver for myself and they can share the cookbooks. Can't wait to give them tomorrow  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on October 31, 2014, 12:02:46 pm
How lovely MF. They will be thrilled.
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Post by: judydawn on October 31, 2014, 12:23:56 pm
That's lovely of you MF, have they ever used yours or have they only eaten food you've cooked in it yourself?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 31, 2014, 01:00:31 pm
MF what wonderful gifts for your DD2 and DS2. You really are a generous Mum ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on October 31, 2014, 01:27:51 pm
Quote from: judydawn on October 31, 2014, 12:23:56 pm
That's lovely of you MF, have they ever used yours or have they only eaten food you've cooked in it yourself?

They have both used mine JD as have borrowed while we have been away. They actually both have had the "cheap Chinese copies" and DD's has lasted the distance and still going strong but DS's lasted 2 weeks!!!  Of course Target refunded his money and he said "never again only the real thing is worth having" so hopefully he will have a huge smile on his face tomorrow. I will offer one to DD1 after she returns from her trip to Bali. She is always busy and as her DD is a chef she only cooks a few nights a week. She also had a different cheapie but didn't like it so will wait and see. How can anyone not like a TM no matter what model? 
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Post by: gertbysea on October 31, 2014, 07:46:25 pm
Great shopping MF. I have not fallen instantly in love with my TM5 but it is early days. One thing I notice is that the blades are VERY sharp which makes me realise the ageing of my TM31.

I may have a play with it today and see if it charms me.

Gert


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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 31, 2014, 07:53:34 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 31, 2014, 07:46:25 pm
One thing I notice is that the blades are VERY sharp which makes me realise the ageing of my TM31.
Gert

Very true Gert.
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Post by: goldfish on October 31, 2014, 08:02:56 pm
MF - that was very generous of you and I'm sure those TMXs will bring a lot of joy!!  Can just imagine the family get togethers with all these machines in full swing!!  ;D ;D

Gert, would be very interested to hear what you think once you've had a play around with your TM5.   I'm fascinated with it watching it at demos, but still feeling a bit "narky" that more professional care is not being given to the publishing side - simply can't accept that there are errors on the chip.  If there were some way you could make changes on the chip to correct those, or upload your own recipes . . it'd be bingo!!
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Post by: gertbysea on October 31, 2014, 08:27:26 pm
I agree GF. If I feel up to it I will play today. Haven't made ice cream in a while. So might give it a go .

Gert
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Post by: Emme on October 31, 2014, 09:33:04 pm
Bedlam, sorry you had all those worries since returning.  Hoping that will be all for a while  :-*

MF, that is so lovely and I am sure they will appreciate your gift of a  TMX. 

Gert, be careful of those blades and hoping it goes well for you. 
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Post by: Bedlam on October 31, 2014, 11:52:32 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on October 31, 2014, 07:46:25 pm
Great shopping MF. I have not fallen instantly in love with my TM5 but it is early days. One thing I notice is that the blades are VERY sharp which makes me realise the ageing of my TM31.

I may have a play with it today and see if it charms me.

Gert




It has many features I am loving but Some that don't seem as good to me.  I think maybe lots of safety built in.  I have my demo on Monday and look forward to comparing machines. 

How lovely MF, did you know the person who sold the 31's.  They will be thrilled.
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Post by: obbie on November 01, 2014, 04:39:56 am
Great MF, they are lucky. I like my TM5. still use my HMP too.
I just got my new thermoserver yesterday..
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Post by: naturalmumma on November 01, 2014, 05:52:22 am
A lazy day here today no cooking so far or house work. I went to do some sewing this morning but machine is playing up so that will need to go in for a service so sat down & doing knitting while children play. I should sit down tonight & do meal plan for the coming week.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 01, 2014, 08:55:26 am
Out with DD this morning. This afternoon called in on a friend for her birthday. Tonight going to my brothers for dinner
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Post by: Rotorchef on November 01, 2014, 09:03:44 am
Quick Saturday project for MRSRC2 & I. After looking for an outside suit for the balcony and being hugely underwhelmed and rather shocked at the prices I thought we could tinker for the day...... This was the output from a days tinkering. All made from scratch, it just just needs to rest and "bleed" then it can all be sanded back and stained / preserved. It was an intentional design to have a bench seat and a planter box all in one. I think it works but I guess I'm biased. (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/01/5ee734da028061433fff10cca77fa8c3.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 01, 2014, 09:11:37 am
Very nice RC. :)
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Post by: goldfish on November 01, 2014, 10:13:37 am
RC - I think that worked beautifully!!  A little business on the side?  think you'd do well!!  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 01, 2014, 10:21:37 am
I agree RC, very nice.  What's next?
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Post by: naturalmumma on November 01, 2014, 11:13:34 am
Wow RC that looks amazing well done
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 01, 2014, 11:43:35 am
Great workmanship RC.
Very generous MF. They are very lucky and I'm sure will put their machines to good use.

Today was my sons 6th birthday and I'm exhausted. Parties for little ones are so much fun but lots of work.  He chose a penguin theme (I wanted frozen but lost that battle).  Here is his cake. (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/01/a2dbe0b7bd1990cd8b69cb70ebcfda2e.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 01, 2014, 12:53:07 pm
Fantastic cake Kimmy  8)
I hope you got to put your feet up and relaxed after the party ;) ;D
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Post by: BeezeeBee on November 01, 2014, 01:39:31 pm
Such a cute cake, Kimmy 😄😃
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Post by: obbie on November 01, 2014, 08:45:38 pm
great cake Kimmy :)
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Post by: Rotorchef on November 01, 2014, 08:59:39 pm
Now that is a cake! Wow
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on November 01, 2014, 09:01:43 pm
Kimmy that cake is fantastic.
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Post by: Wonder on November 01, 2014, 09:10:01 pm
MF very generous and I'm sure a welcome gift.
Rc, that looks great.
Kimmy, wonderful cake I'm sure your DS is excited. I always loved doinng the kids parties and especially the special cakes.
Gert hope you continue to feel better and start to really enjoy your T5
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Post by: judydawn on November 01, 2014, 11:04:54 pm
That's a gorgeous cake Kimmy, well done you.  Hope the little fellow enjoyed his day, I bet the cake was a real hit with all the kids.
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Post by: JulieO on November 01, 2014, 11:53:11 pm
What a wonderful cake for a 6 year old Kimmy.  I bet he loved it.  :D
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Post by: Katiej on November 02, 2014, 12:02:12 am
Amazing cake Kimmy, we'll done!
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Post by: Jamberie on November 02, 2014, 12:13:55 am
Wow Kimmy! I love the cake, so clever!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 02, 2014, 04:21:15 am
That cake is fantastic Kimmy  ;D
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Post by: kyton on November 02, 2014, 04:56:06 am
Kimmy that cake is awesome! Well done.
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Post by: Amanda on November 02, 2014, 07:07:06 am
Kimmy, that cake is brilliant!

I went to Melbourne for the weekend, leaving Adelaide last Thursday - okay, it was quite along weekend.
I used to live there while I was mis-spending my youth and still have lots of friends there. Ate and drank far too much, including a splendid lunch at MoVida Next Door and an average take-away souvlakia from George Calombaris' new fast food venture Jimmy Grant's.
We stayed with one of my friends and her partner, completely forgetting that she had no wifi.
Aaargh, felt like I'd lost a limb!
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Post by: obbie on November 02, 2014, 07:51:16 am
I know what that is like Amanda, I had no internet at home till yesterday from wednesday. 3days.
lucky I can go to work for my fix.. ;D ;D

today baking, kids just got home and are into the biccies and brownies.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 02, 2014, 08:19:09 am
Thank you everyone. Yes cc, I put my feet up for awhile, then changed a bed at midnight after ds7 had a coughing fit followed by vomit......back to earth real quick.

MoVida sounds good Amanda. Maybe we could put it on our list for forum fest Melbourne.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 02, 2014, 08:30:57 am
Very clever RC.

Kimmy what an amazing cake. Too lovely to cut.
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Post by: Bedlam on November 02, 2014, 08:32:45 am
You always impress me Kimmy.
Equally impressive RC
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Post by: Bedlam on November 02, 2014, 08:41:19 am
It was my DF 50th yesterday ( she loved the bag, Hobart girls,Norma).  Went out for lunch and got home around midnight.  Must stop the flow of bubbles very soon as I am certain they are the main reason for my expanding waiste.
Feeling pooped now.
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Post by: obbie on November 02, 2014, 09:33:00 am
Bubbles are fun though Bedlam ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 02, 2014, 10:53:04 am
It was a lovely bag Bedlam, I am not surprised she loved it. It sounds as though you enjoyed yourself.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 02, 2014, 11:20:05 am
Yes can never have enough bubbles. They are lots of fun, especially pink ones.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on November 02, 2014, 11:31:02 am
Fabulous cake Kimmy :)
I like the sound of your luch Bedlam.
I spent the day in the garden, in between ferrying DD around.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 02, 2014, 02:03:04 pm
i'm surprised you girls did not tether your mobiles if you wanted wifi for your ipads. I do it all the time if I am travelling within the country cos its so easy. I  have an iPhone if you want me to explain easy instruction, Android would be easy to adapt from this also.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 02, 2014, 09:21:18 pm
I could not cope without being able to use my iPad to upload the pics at least for the forum. As it has 3G  as well so I have a SIM card which costs $180 a year and I can move the card from iPad to iPad as well as phone if needs be. It rolls over if you pre pay before the use by date. I had it on 3G in Hobart 24/7 and it used very little . I think it would have used a lot more and cost a lot more had I thethered  it to my phone especially since I just gave up my phone plan. That was costing me $60 a month and since I rarely use it for anything but the occasional call home I changed to a pre paid for $70 a YEAR. With no data included. That is a huge saving  of $650 a year. Better in my pocket than Telstra.

Good hint Judy if you buy a new iPad mini get at least 32GB with wifi AND 3G.

Gert

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Post by: shellshadies on November 02, 2014, 10:31:24 pm
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/6ec894136ee10a8d0ebe7275b01e8fd9.jpg)

At work! Getting my tub cleaned out! 10 more days then I get to go home to my Thermie lol

Hope everyone has a great day :)
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Post by: mab19 on November 02, 2014, 10:59:53 pm
So much news to catch up on. :D  I have had a quick look at the forumfest site and it seems like you ladies had a wonderful time.  I wish I had been with you all.  I think I will put my name down for the Melbourne one next year.  Can't have all you people having that much fun. ;D

We unpacked the van this morning and I have done several loads of washing.  Next will be a trip to the supermarket to buy some food etc.

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Post by: judydawn on November 02, 2014, 11:18:46 pm
It looks like an interesting job SS, FIFO obviously.  Tell us a bit more about it please.
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Post by: Emme on November 02, 2014, 11:29:50 pm
Shellshadies, wow operating a TMX after one of those giants would be a piece of cake  ;D 

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Post by: goldfish on November 02, 2014, 11:33:34 pm
Quote from: Emme on November 02, 2014, 11:29:50 pm
Shellshadies, wow operating a TMX after one of those giants would be a piece of cake  ;D

Ditto!!!  ;D
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 02, 2014, 11:36:19 pm
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on November 02, 2014, 02:03:04 pm
i'm surprised you girls did not tether your mobiles if you wanted wifi for your ipads. I do it all the time if I am travelling within the country cos its so easy. I  have an iPhone if you want me to explain easy instruction, Android would be easy to adapt from this also.

I always tether my mini ipad to my phone anywhere in OZ if there is no wifi. We were lucky in Hobart as wifi was free in the hotel.
I have a SIM card for my big ipad but rarely ever use the big one now. The little kids use it for games.
What would we all do without these devices.  :o
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Post by: gertbysea on November 03, 2014, 12:13:56 am
That is a big tub SS. Must be fun driving one of those bad boys.

Gert
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Post by: shellshadies on November 03, 2014, 01:06:22 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on November 03, 2014, 12:13:56 am
That is a big tub SS. Must be fun driving one of those bad boys.

Gert
Absolutely love it Gert!

Lunch break soon I'll write you all a narrative then :)
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Post by: shellshadies on November 03, 2014, 02:57:28 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 02, 2014, 11:18:46 pm
It looks like an interesting job SS, FIFO obviously.  Tell us a bit more about it please.
It is very interesting Judy :) I very much enjoy it.
My role is Underground Truck Operator, I've been working in the mines for 5 years this January (wow hadn't realised it had been that long!)
I work a 2/2 rosters, which means 14days at work then 14 days at home! (living the life eh)
I mainly drive trucks but if I'm lucky I get to jump on the bogger (loading the trucks) or chargeup (our very own bomb squad)
Been at this particular site (approx 140km NNW of Mt Isa) for 2 years! Havr seen some of the most amazing sunsets/rises I've come across by far :)
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Post by: shellshadies on November 03, 2014, 03:03:13 am
Quote from: Emme on November 02, 2014, 11:29:50 pm
Shellshadies, wow operating a TMX after one of those giants would be a piece of cake  ;D
I don't know Emme I think I'm more intimidated by my TMX, I know I can't break my truck, its a pretty solid bit of metal ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on November 03, 2014, 03:49:30 am
SS it sounds a very interesting job. Thanks for the photo.

I have 3G and wifi on my ipad. I used it on 3G in Hobart and it barely used any money. I recharge mine every year before the money runs out and now I have over $400 on it. At home I use the wifi. Just  love it to pieces.
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Hey everyone, just my 2 pence worth. I personally wouldn't ever pay the extra for a any tablet device to have 3 or indeed 4G technology. So long as it is WiFi capable which they all are by default, I find that is far easier to tether off of my mobile (once configured) as I literally never leave home without that and I never get close to my data limits, or use the free WiFi that so so so many places in Australia offer.

TTFN

RC

If anyone is confused or unsure about technology stuff by all means drop me a pm and I will help where I can. Before flying I worked in IT (boring!) so I may be able to help.

Actually, as an aside I am currently doing my homework on my next "toy". The absolute stand out leader in terms of quality of screen and functionality is the Samsung Galaxy Tab S range. The 10.4 for full sized or 8.4" if you need a mini. The screen quality and functionality leave a certain manufacturer that has the name of a piece of fruit found to be very wanting and exceptionally overpriced!
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Post by: gertbysea on November 03, 2014, 05:26:37 am
Good to know you are the go to IT guy as we are forever having  glitches.

As far as wifi and 3G/4G goes in Australia is that wifi is not available or is outrageously expensive in some areas of Au. Some people have limits on their wifi plans which the kids usually use up playing games. Wifi can be more expensive than using 3G in some places.

Then again some telcos are rats poo such as Vodaphone in my area.  Outside of the major cities any access to either is impossible. It is a big problem covering Australia equally.

If you do not have a land line you cannot get broadband or wifi in your house so you need a cheap 3G data plan If you don't want to tether  to your mobile  and if you do tether is can be pretty expensive if you have no nearby wifi available as happens in many places in regional areas.  In some areas you need a satellite phone as nothing else will work.

I would rather pay $180/12GB a year for 3G access on my devices so I am always connected. I ain't paying for wifi in any damn 5 star hotel and you can't get a drink at McDonalds

Even though the wifi was free at the GCH it was extremely limited and you had to get a code every day. It did not work on some floors at all.

By not having a data plan  on my phone and using my iPads I save a bucket load of money. I can still use the phone for data of course but it is more expensive than a SIM card for my iPads.

Of course men don't usually have the option of having a handbag to carry it so you really need a man bag. LOL
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Post by: shellshadies on November 03, 2014, 06:26:56 am
I've been trying to get this photo All day, truck leaving the portal :P(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/02/c26ad9f634ca2dcac19d617bf669f1cb.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on November 03, 2014, 06:46:35 am
A very interesting job and life you have SS, how do the guys like a pretty girl working amongst them - silly question I guess  :D :D

I didn't bother with the free wifi in the hotel either Gert, I have plenty of dollars left on my 3G even though I use it every day when visiting Geoff as he likes to take over the iPad and play games.  Not in use today though, too many visitors, one after the other - bet Geoff was glad to be put back to bed  ;)
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Post by: shellshadies on November 03, 2014, 07:52:56 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 03, 2014, 06:46:35 am
A very interesting job and life you have SS, how do the guys like a pretty girl working amongst them - silly question I guess  :D :D
Haha JD, I'm practically one of the guys, im the only girl on the 2 crews that are at work at the moment, I've been here longer than most of them! Probably helps my bf works out here also ::)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 03, 2014, 08:47:14 am
What an amazing and interesting job SS.Love the photos. ;D
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Post by: Emme on November 03, 2014, 08:53:03 am
Great Photo SS, thanks for sharing.   ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 03, 2014, 09:01:13 am
Amazing job SS. Love the photos and insight.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 03, 2014, 10:48:34 am
Love the photo SS.
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Post by: djinni373 on November 03, 2014, 12:53:07 pm
Very cool SS

We have been walking eating and shopping our way around beautiful Berrima NSW. Gorgeous cakes, and a really interesting bakery with an oven c 1850s. Going to have a lot of fast days in the next few weeks ;D
The town is full of huge trees. That magnificent English Oak behind the cars was planted in 1890 by Sir Henry Parkes.

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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 03, 2014, 01:16:38 pm
Wow Gayle it looks so lovely. I know what you mean about fasting but do it later and just enjoy the moment.
After Tassie I need to lose kilos but just enjoy this trip and worry about fast days later. Life is short so eat drink and be  merry!!! Like us in Tassie and previously in Adelaide  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: djinni373 on November 03, 2014, 01:23:02 pm
Oh MF I managed to put on nearly 2 kg in Hobart (must have been all those bubbles ;D). Did I mention that the food in Goulburn was great with huge portion sizes and the food in Berrima was lovely too! So eat drink and be merry it most definitely was :D
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Post by: judydawn on November 03, 2014, 01:26:05 pm
You hit the ground running Gaye, from Hobart straight into the motor home and off again.  Where are you heading from here?
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Post by: djinni373 on November 03, 2014, 01:35:48 pm
Judy I think we are going to be home for a couple of weeks now (except this weekend is a local Arts Trail event so I'll be out all weekend). Have a lot of work, gardening, housework, cooking and fast days to catch up on  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 03, 2014, 03:55:49 pm
Magnificent Oak Tree Gayle.Loved all your photos ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on November 03, 2014, 09:17:50 pm
Lovely area Gayle. We always loved travelling down that way.

Gert
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Post by: Emme on November 03, 2014, 09:18:50 pm
Loving the photos Gayle, enjoy it all, you sound as though you still have a busy time ahead.  ;D  
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Post by: Bedlam on November 03, 2014, 09:44:27 pm
Thanks Gayle and SS for the photos.
I had my Thermoserver demo last night. Totally forgot the need for an oven ( mine is broken).  My air fryer and Chookies post on times for bread rolls worked beautifully.
I am finding my TM5 much slower to get to temp, I tested it  against my consultant and hers was the same.  Maybe I have a "hot" 31 but it gets to 100 almost 2 minutes before TM 5.  There are many features I love but this is a disappointment for me.  I think it's probably protecting the machine and will be happy if it keeps going like the 31 or 21 for that matter.
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Post by: maddy on November 03, 2014, 10:24:58 pm
Quote from: djinni373 on November 03, 2014, 12:53:07 pm
Very cool SS

We have been walking eating and shopping our way around beautiful Berrima NSW.


Sounds the perfect way to travel!   8)

Wow shellshadies....how fantastic!...says me who can't even drive a manual car  :P


Hope you've all been good!
Feel bad for waking up both kids this morning, when 1 has the day off & the other doesn't start until 11am  :-X. Oh well.

Life is still not dull here.  We're in hay season, & paddock taxi (me), has been all over the place.  There will be hay shortages everywhere because of the weather & its effects, but thankfully hubby locked up paddocks early...and we have lots.  We have already sold a lot, which is really concerning for the farmers, and so early.  The sad part is price increases as it becomes scarce...

Unfortunately DD had the unpleasant task of identifying (excuse my French) a *sicksonofabitch*, for "acts" he does in front of school girls.
This happened in April, & DD has already been through the process of video statements.   Unfortunately because of her age, she will have to give evidence in court.   Not sure when this will happen, but no doubt sometime next year (hopefully not during exams).  They have been trying to catch this guy for nearly 2 years.  DD has quite the photographic memory, & they actually caught him that day from her description.

On a happier note, my first candle party was on the weekend.  I really hadn't planned to be doing parties, but a friend was adamant she was having one  :P  Sales were over $800....nearly fell off my chair!   Another party has been booked, so it looks like I might skip the markets & continue the party path.

DS who is 12, is quite the avid cricketer, plays for an under 15's team & a seniors team already.  He's been selected to try out for a league team....hope he makes it, but gosh, I don't think I can mentally watch 3 cricket matches in a week....I will simply go nutty!   Could there be a more boring sport to watch???

I might dust the cobwebs off my oven, & make some cappuccino muffins...there can never be enough coffee me thinks  :)
xxx
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Post by: Bedlam on November 03, 2014, 10:59:37 pm
How awful for your DD, but pleased her statement helped identify him.
I think its  a hard life for a farmer,  and appreciate the efforts they go to keep us fed.

Wow your party plan candles sounds the way to go.  Well done. Must confess I miss your wonderful cake photos though.

Take care, always good to hear your news.
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Post by: Emme on November 03, 2014, 11:56:28 pm
Maddy, not a nice experience for your DD, thank goodness they have caught him though.

Definitely, a busy time on the farms but so necessary to try and put hay aside for later.

Your candle party was a great success and will look forward to hearing more.  Are you selling online yet?

Like Bedlam, I too really miss your wonderful cake photos and look forward to hearing more of your news.
Take care
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Post by: judydawn on November 04, 2014, 12:00:08 am
Hi maddy, lovely to hear what's going on in your life - as usual, plenty!  Well done DD, that lad cannot be allowed to get away with this type of behaviour. Unfortunately court appearances may be traumatic for her but if we all kept quiet about things we know are wrong, imagine how the world would be.  It's bad enough as it is.  I knew your candles would be a hit, well done and here's to continued success with everything you do.  Your DH has obviously done the right thing as far as his crops are concerned and is now reaping the benefits, pun intended.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 04, 2014, 12:05:22 am
Yes indeed we have missed your wonderful cake making.

Embrace the cricket. It is a good chance to sit on your bum and read a book between lifting DG's when you hear a shout.

DD' will be just fine and although not a good experience an experience none the less. An opportunity to learn how the justice system works and how to be a good citizen .

You should not be surprised at how well you did at you candle party. We certainly are not! Well done girl.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on November 04, 2014, 01:43:41 am
Congratulations Maddy. Your DD is a very brave young lady and should be congratulated. She has probably saved a lot of girls from a frightening experience.
The life of farmers is never easy, take care. I shall look for Maddy's DS playing for Australia.

Gayle does that beautiful red corvette follow you everywhere? The photos make me so jealous. We haven't been touring for over 12 months.


Today I am sitting doing my most favourite thing (NOT) in working on the Model A books. Everyone wants things done differently as the reviews are done for our sponsors. I do hope this will be the last.
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Post by: obbie on November 04, 2014, 02:45:49 am
Maddy great your candles are doing well.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 04, 2014, 03:23:26 am
Cookie do it your way. Can't please everyone.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on November 04, 2014, 07:42:14 am
So true Gert. One sponsor wants it set out this way and another a different way. I guess they feel they can request that after giving us $10,000 each. The $2500 sponsor is getting what I give him, especially as they didn't give us the money until the last day of the rally.
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Post by: Jamberie on November 04, 2014, 08:20:41 am
Maddy, as a mother I'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to you,  your daughter and family for all you are going through to prevent awful things from happening to other girls. Sending you all strength and courage xox
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 04, 2014, 08:47:41 am
Your life is certainly very busy Maddy.Your DD is an example to us all to keep perverts off the street.Here in the UK evidence is sometimes done by video link to lessen the trauma for the witness.
Congratulations on the success of your candle party.Some great women of industry started in their kitchen,Laura Ashley,Anita Roddick,Emma Bridgewater and Jo Malone.Now it will be Maddy :-* :-*
Like Cookie I will watch for your DS playing for Australlia against England for the Ashes ;) ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 04, 2014, 08:56:10 am
Your poor DD Maddy, hope she has some help to get over it as I'm sure the court appearances are exacerbating the matter.

Went to Melbourne Cup lunch with my girlfriends and for once I was home at 3:30Pm  :-)) :-)) :-)) ordered a taxi and it never arrived, so I had to drive myself. Therefore I didn't drink as much as I normally would have, and actually I'm really proud of myself cos I can still make dinner and take the puppies for a walk #oldageforya  they are still there partying on!
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 04, 2014, 09:07:34 am
Quote from: Jamberie on November 04, 2014, 08:20:41 am
Maddy, as a mother I'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to you,  your daughter and family for all you are going through to prevent awful things from happening to other girls. Sending you all strength and courage xox
Ditto from me. Well said Jamberie.
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Post by: astarra on November 04, 2014, 09:31:35 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on November 04, 2014, 09:07:34 am
Quote from: Jamberie on November 04, 2014, 08:20:41 am
Maddy, as a mother I'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to you,  your daughter and family for all you are going through to prevent awful things from happening to other girls. Sending you all strength and courage xox
Ditto from me. Well said Jamberie.

And from me too -  :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on November 05, 2014, 09:18:44 am
Dentist for a check and clean this morning and the accountant this afternoon.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 05, 2014, 09:49:54 am
i reckon you'd need to go to the accountant after visiting the dentist  ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on November 05, 2014, 11:19:50 am
LOL
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Post by: dede on November 07, 2014, 02:20:33 am
After DS 8 hurt his ankle 2 weeks ago which stopped me going to meet everyone in Hobart at the forum fest we finally had a second x Ray which found a fractured ankle. Now in a full plaster for another 4 weeks. He was so worried about the doctor hurting him today that he almost refused to go. DS hates doctors and dentists and any form of medication at all that he would rather suffer than get help. But we got there in the end and all is good. He's now looking forward to people signing his cast. :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 07, 2014, 03:15:21 am
It had to be done Mandi and he'll love getting all those signatures.
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Post by: Bedlam on November 07, 2014, 09:28:28 am
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/07/2c47fdee74a86d30f219a2dc819bcb56.jpg)

Waiting for DH to join me. ( I think it's called will power Norma)
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Post by: judydawn on November 07, 2014, 09:31:29 am
How good do your Tassie coasters look on that table Denise.  I'm using mine too.
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Post by: Bedlam on November 07, 2014, 09:33:53 am
They are a lovely reminder of lovely friends, Judy.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 07, 2014, 09:48:26 am
Yess indeed. Mine is on my bedside table.

Gert
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 07, 2014, 12:04:17 pm
Quote from: Bedlam on November 07, 2014, 09:28:28 am
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/07/2c47fdee74a86d30f219a2dc819bcb56.jpg)

Waiting for DH to join me. ( I think it's called will power Norma)

Looks lovely Denise and your willpower must be good just sitting looking at the cheeseboard while awaiting DH. Hope you both enjoy it.
It was lovely catching up at the marina this morning and hope the rest of your day was good.
I bought some everyday glassware at the Cooks Kitchen and a new pillow for DH at the Forum. Hope it stops the snoring but not optimistic.
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Post by: Bedlam on November 07, 2014, 12:12:57 pm
Actually referring to the bubbles I'm not drinking MF!
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 07, 2014, 12:19:28 pm
LOL I get it now  ;D
I gave in and had a glass of Pinot Noir on the deck before dinner after DH came home. It was lovely as quite warm and the wind disappeared this afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 08, 2014, 08:55:47 am
I put some felt on my coaster and it sits on the table all the time. I use it for my frequent cups of tea and coffee. I haven't had a drink since Hobart.  ;D no reason, just haven't opened any.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 08, 2014, 01:22:40 pm
We had a lovely relaxing day here in Mandurah. Took the dogs for a nice long walk then went to the Marina in town for lunch. Food disappointing but enjoyed the day. Home tomorrow but back down again next weekend as DS and DIL have a wedding to go to here so we wiil all stay here and we will look after GD almost 3 for  them while they attend the wedding.. Will catch up with my brother and family hitch will be nice.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 09, 2014, 11:07:49 am
Some club work and reading. I'm reading Michael Connelly's The Burning Room and having trouble putting it down.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on November 09, 2014, 11:26:22 am
Huge weekend. Futsal, a birthday party at a creek, swim and bbq at parents, breakfast in town with my little family, followed by a swim at the lagoon and a get together with soccer friends this afternoon :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 09, 2014, 11:28:17 am
You certainly have had a busy weekend INAID ;D
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Post by: bluebear_74 on November 09, 2014, 11:44:11 am
Making Milo macarons (I always get requests for my milo ones).

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/09/7d1df5a191a1e0769be415f8af2aba51.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on November 09, 2014, 11:52:12 am
Wow that's a lot of macarons bluebear - they are gorgeous.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 09, 2014, 11:58:13 am
Superb macarons BB 8) 
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Post by: shellshadies on November 09, 2014, 07:38:36 pm
Yum looks great bluebear! Love the colour 😊
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Post by: obbie on November 09, 2014, 08:50:58 pm
great cooking.. :D :D
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Post by: Jamberie on November 09, 2014, 09:44:15 pm
Blue bear,  your macarons look perfect! I love the idea of the Milo flavour :)
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Post by: Bedlam on November 09, 2014, 11:26:36 pm
Very professional looking blue bear,  I'm sure they were devoured. Yum
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Post by: maddy on November 09, 2014, 11:29:25 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on November 04, 2014, 08:47:41 am
Like Cookie I will watch for your DS playing for Australlia against England for the Ashes ;) ;D

 :D....try outs yesterday, and he made the team!  8).  He is ecstatic, only down side is early morning Sunday matches (selfishly for me), from Ballarat to Melbourne.  There were 47 boys from the region he was competing against.  Hubby said he will have to drop 1 of the 2 matches he plays on Saturday's, otherwise he'll burn out by Sundays to play.

Thanks for kind comments re:DD....if anything, her work experience at the law firm recently (which had several court visits), has prepared her for what to expect, so she feels it won't be so daunting.

Bluebear...those Macarons are PERFECTION!  8)
I have had 1 average attempt at them...I think fear of failure prevents me from trying again  :P

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Post by: gertbysea on November 09, 2014, 11:33:46 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on November 09, 2014, 11:07:49 am
Some club work and reading. I'm reading Michael Connelly's The Burning Room and having trouble putting it down.

Next on my list when I finish the laterst. John Puller  by David Baldacci. The Escape. We finally get the story of the brother.

Gert
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Post by: mab19 on November 10, 2014, 02:59:47 am
Perfect looking macarons blue bear.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 10, 2014, 07:15:26 am
Wow BB your macarons are lovely. Did you use the thermomix?
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Post by: Katiej on November 10, 2014, 07:38:07 am
Wow those macarons look amazing.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 10, 2014, 09:03:32 am
Congratulations to your DS on making the team Maddy.No wonder he is elated. ;D
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Post by: bluebear_74 on November 10, 2014, 09:09:00 am
Thanks everyone! There were 80+ in total! Today it was back to boring work though Sunrise came to film the weather segments here.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 10, 2014, 09:26:55 am
Love the macarons. Perfect and vibrant.
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Post by: jeninwa on November 10, 2014, 10:49:36 am
Those macarons look great BB.
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Post by: Wonder on November 10, 2014, 09:02:05 pm
Great macarons. Where do you work? I saw one of the morning shows at a pasta factory in Melbourne but no idea which channel it was.

Maddy huge congratulations to your DS in being selected, exciting times ahead for him and lots of driving for you and your DH.
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Post by: judydawn on November 11, 2014, 01:12:02 am
Congratulations to your DS maddy, bet he is wrapped.  Your taxiing will only be for a few more years then he will be able to drive himself to and from his sporting commitments. 
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Post by: bluebear_74 on November 11, 2014, 02:23:23 am
Quote from: Wonder on November 10, 2014, 09:02:05 pm
Great macarons. Where do you work? I saw one of the morning shows at a pasta factory in Melbourne but no idea which channel it was.

haha I work at the pasta factory! I'm the multimedia designer there (I design all the packaging, ads, website, etc).

I get all the free pasta I want... But I'm sick of it LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 11, 2014, 02:26:58 am
Maddy, congratulations to your DS on his selection, you must be very proud of him.

BB that sounds an interesting job.
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Post by: judydawn on November 11, 2014, 02:34:04 am
Quote
haha I work at the pasta factory! I'm the multimedia designer there (I design all the packaging, ads, website, etc).
I get all the free pasta I want... But I'm sick of it LOL.

That's always the way BB, even those who work in a chocolate factory I believe.
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Post by: obbie on November 11, 2014, 05:28:01 am
BB always the way, when I worked as a rep, we got lots of freebies, but you got sick of some foods.. :)
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Post by: Emme on November 11, 2014, 07:21:06 am
Congratulations to DS Maddy, a lot of practise ahead for him but I am sure he will enjoy it. :)

Great macarons BB, haven't tried to make them yet, maybe one day
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Post by: Amanda on November 11, 2014, 09:30:35 am
Had a gorgeous lunch and a BIG catch up with Karen H. today.
Great to see you again Karen - we'll catch up again when the fruit is ripe for a swap.
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Post by: Nikkit on November 11, 2014, 10:34:28 pm
Morning all!

It has been a while since I've been in and had a chat, but have been a tad busy with a few things.

First world problem - my coffee machine died this morning BEFORE it made my first cup  :( Hubby suggested I make an instant coffee, I suggested he not come home from work this arvo! I have just ordered another one...it better be here real soon!

Our eldest gorgeous girl turned 18 on the weekend and we survived the party. Her friends are far too sensible and barely got tiddly, so there was no cleaning up to do!

Our youngest gorgeous girl is ranked #1 in a few subjects at school, so she is stoked and we are pretty darned proud. She told me last night that she's aiming for the Dux again this year...I hope she gets it!

Our 2 cherubs that didn't stay with us have just turned 11 and 15 - doesn't seem that long ago that they were born, yet seems another lifetime ago. Their roses are flowering beautifully in the garden - amongst the weeds!

I spent 2 days last week on the spunky spotty horse at a clinic, where we learned sooo much our brains were full. Trevor, Ron and bananas is all I can still remember. (Traverre's, Ronderres and side passing/half passing amongst other things!) Don't worry non-horsey people - makes perfect sense to me as it was the only way I could remember the fancy names and what they mean!!

I've upped the anti on my business from home (cooking classes  ;) ) and am busy testing recipes, eating good and bad ones  ??? there's been a few recipes that have hit the bin, sharing cakes etc!

Hubby has had an extreme 4wd comp and suffered many dramas with the truck. They had fun, but now the fix up begins. My take on it - the 4 round black thingys are off, the diff thingy and axle are out, fuel tank had floaty bits in it that made the noisy bit up the front go quiet - which was a shame as it did play a good tune for a while! And something about brakes - apparently they are over-rated, there are plenty of rocks and trees around to help one stop, but I note that hubby has ordered new ones, so maybe he does use them after all.

I have the MIL coming this Saturday for 3 weeks and 2 of the weekends I am jumping ship to go campdrafting :o. Not too sure if she'll be impressed with that, but anyhoo! So I have been cleaning her room from top to bottom, getting the things she likes and hopefully it will keep her happy while I bug out to play with my horse and some cows!

And I have almost kept up with the T5 debacle, error codes, sick new machines, late/lost deliveries (Wonder - you deserve a medal) and all the other goings on.

Hope everyone is well and happy  ;D



 

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Post by: jo_nz on November 11, 2014, 10:48:03 pm
Oh, Nikkit, first world problems here too - our dishwasher is broken! I may have to stop cooking! I am pretty annoyed as its only about 3 yrs old and a pretty pricey Bosch one. Hope it's an easy fix for handy DH.

So this morning is going to be washing dishes, doing washing and cleaning, and then getting started on a heap of cupcakes for the school gala this Friday.  Well, I probably won't do much today, but will make the roux for the frosting and leave it in the fridge until tomorrow.

DD finishes kindy next week and will be at school the week after. So I need to plan for her leaving day at kindy (just chips and fruit kebabs) and her birthday party, plus a family dinner.
My little baby, off to school! 😳 she has had two visits to her new class and I think she will be fine, but still expecting a lot of tears and clinginess like she had at kindy.
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Post by: judydawn on November 11, 2014, 11:00:13 pm
Nice to be updated on what's going on in your life Nikkit  -  as usual plenty ;D

Yours too Jo, I hope DD will enjoy the transition from kindy to school.  Being a 'big girl' now I'm sure she'll adjust very quickly. As for her Mum, it will probably be harder for you ;)
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Post by: Bedlam on November 11, 2014, 11:56:32 pm
Good to hear your news girls.  My youngest had huge separation issues Jo,  I think they like to make us suffer.  No probs now...she's 20.
Nikkit, always great to hear your news and very intrigued by the cooking classes, tell more?
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Post by: cookie1 on November 12, 2014, 12:40:15 am
Nikkit, lovely to hear from you. You and Spotty horse have been busy. Good  luck with the cooking, you can do it.
I think I fully understood your description of the 4WD problems. We have all those sorts of noises here, plus angle grinding, hammering and the odd swear word.  Oops, nearly forgot, lots of welding to help the power bill go really high.
MIL will probably love being left to her own devices, she can commune with her son. :)

Enjoy your time with spunky, spotty horse.
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Post by: djinni373 on November 12, 2014, 03:39:40 am
Quote from: Nikkit on November 11, 2014, 10:34:28 pm

Hubby has had an extreme 4wd comp and suffered many dramas with the truck. They had fun, but now the fix up begins. My take on it - the 4 round black thingys are off, the diff thingy and axle are out, fuel tank had floaty bits in it that made the noisy bit up the front go quiet - which was a shame as it did play a good tune for a while! And something about brakes - apparently they are over-rated, there are plenty of rocks and trees around to help one stop, but I note that hubby has ordered new ones, so maybe he does use them after all.


Quote from: cookie1 on November 12, 2014, 12:40:15 am
I think I fully understood your description of the 4WD problems. We have all those sorts of noises here, plus angle grinding, hammering and the odd swear word.  Oops, nearly forgot, lots of welding to help the power bill go really high.


 :D :D :D We have similar sessions here though not 4WD. Remember that TV ad where the male of the house puts the car bit (exhaust was it?) in the dishwasher? I caught DH about to try that before a car show & shine day once  :o  Boys and their (very expensive) toys  :-))
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Post by: obbie on November 12, 2014, 03:41:38 am
shopping
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Post by: astarra on November 12, 2014, 03:56:03 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 11, 2014, 02:34:04 am
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haha I work at the pasta factory! I'm the multimedia designer there (I design all the packaging, ads, website, etc).
I get all the free pasta I want... But I'm sick of it LOL.

That's always the way BB, even those who work in a chocolate factory I believe.

True Judy - I used to work in a choc & lolly factory - cannot eat them now!! (tho I never did like choc....) :D

Should be doing lots, but doing nothing much today!  :-\ Can't be bothered....don't know what is wrong with me.  :(
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Post by: gertbysea on November 12, 2014, 04:13:57 am
I am with you Nikkit. The choice of MIL or camp drafting. I would choose camp drafting and I don't even know what it is!

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Post by: judydawn on November 12, 2014, 06:50:55 am
I've been socialising and shopping today, more Christmas presents.  I've started wrapping and stacking, quite organised this year.
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Post by: trudy on November 12, 2014, 07:17:11 am
Good for you Judy.  Christmas is on it's way and I am as unorganised as usual!!!!
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Post by: gertbysea on November 12, 2014, 08:04:26 am
JD you are always organised in the gift giving department.

gert
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Post by: mcmich on November 12, 2014, 08:21:04 am
Wow Judy  :o you are super organised and you've started wrapping.

We are having a very simple Xmas this year - not exchanging gifts, Oldest stepdaughter is due to have her baby on the 30th Dec, my DS is getting married, middle stepdaughter is always broke, we will just have a meal together sometime over Christmas eve, day boxing day. I'm not decorating this year apart from Christmas bush which we have growing.  :)
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Post by: troupie on November 12, 2014, 08:47:50 am
Love to hear your stories Nikkit; nothing much doing here but coughing, coughing and more coughing, will it ever stop.
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Post by: courton on November 12, 2014, 08:50:31 am
It took 2 weeks for the cough to disappear when I had the dreadfully lurgy. Lots of rest Troupie.
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Post by: droverjess on November 12, 2014, 09:11:14 am
Great to see everyone's news, and the amazing macaroons, Bake off Here you come BB! What fun Nikkit. Congrats Maddy to your children.
Sorry to hear about the coughs, I had a flu jab this yet and hope it will help.

We are Into winter proper now with dark nights and very wet weather. Yesterday I shut the house up at 4.30 drawing the curtains. The garden is sodden, and I haven't quite planted all the bulbs yet. More tulips to go in if it's not too wet... Which I m not sure about. I put alliums and tulips in this week. We have terrible moles on the lawn and in the border, and have failed to catch them yet. Yesterday was so bad I never went out at all. I've just yelled at a squirrel out of the window, he's looking for my bulbs to eat!

Our young are well settled in their new lives, homes and jobs. They left the nest for good earlier this year and we are very proud of them and relieved that they are launched. The house and garden are nearly done. The tiles and splashbacks in the kitchen are going on next Monday, and I am still chasing the floor edges to finish that off. There is just the utility room to do in the garage, and a shed to fix up into a studio. The studio will be done soon and the utility may now wait til next year. I am learning to paint by attending workshops every month or so, it's great fun and I really love it. I can't wait to be painting at home too.
Our life has changed, all the livestock are gone, and my Dh's life limiting illness is the new reality, and the art is my escape, funded by my selling things we no longer need or want. I can lose myself happily for hours and forget about things and so far with the guided tuition I am quite amazed with what I can produce. So for all of us who were written off at school because we couldn't draw there is hope. I have a few more art courses booked which I am looking forward to.
We are in a run of lots of visitors - family and friends -  and the house is working well. Don't know yet if we will now ever open for B and B, but it remains an option, depending on our circumstances.  I am back to cooking again after months with no cooking mojo after we'd been in and out of hopsital this summer. Chookie's recipes as ever have helped a lot, as have other recipes, tips and hints from on here. I don't post as much, but do still pop on most days. I have sent my SS, and may have accidentally spelt their forum name wrong, so if that's the case huge apologies.
We've entertained three forum members here this year, two from Australia, and I am so grateful for this wonderful resource of friends, recipes, hints, tips and FUN. It's amazing how it works but it does, and thanks to everyone for making it such a special place, and for the mods for their hard work.
All the family got allium  bulbs for their gardens for their Xmas presents and I did that in September as I thought we'd be back in hospital for Christmas, so wehave an easier year this year. For next year I hope to paint them all a picture, which will be fun. All the Christmas TV ads are peaking and I haven't any shopping to do, so I shall just enjoy myself. I am knitting another blanket with bigger squares this time, and it's my meditation. I love it and it stops me dwelling on things, I've even learnt to knit in the car when DH is driving, but motorways are best.
Cheers from DJ x
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 12, 2014, 09:16:40 am
Lovely to hear from you Nikkit and DJ. Good to hear you are both doing ok despite very hectic lives. Take care girls XOX
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Post by: Bedlam on November 12, 2014, 09:22:46 am
Good to see you sounding cheery DJ.  The painting and knitting obviously help.  Enjoy your DH while you can. Big hugs X
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Post by: judydawn on November 12, 2014, 09:31:13 am
Thanks for the update DJ, you sound as if you are coping much better and immersing yourself in pleasant tasks is good for the soul.  You must take some photos of your garden and painting to share with us. Keep busy with your relaxing hobbies.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on November 12, 2014, 09:35:27 am
DJ lovely post , painting classes are great I used to really enjoy them years ago,  keep up the goos work it sounds as if you have a good hold on things.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 12, 2014, 09:53:06 am
It's great that you have found some things for you to immerse yourself in DJ.

Troupie I don't want to tell you this but my cough lasted almost 6 weeks. I eventually went to the doctor after 4 weeks and he said it was viral as my chest was clear. I'm glad it has pretty well cleared up now as I get my back fixed Saturday.
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Post by: obbie on November 12, 2014, 09:56:30 am
DJ that sounds so good, sounds like you are enjoying it all.
went shopping, bought a new kitchen machine.... ;D

Troupie my cough is what i had, then heart problems. I am changing doctors, a new GP

get it checked out soon. :D
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Post by: KarenH on November 12, 2014, 10:10:16 am
Quote from: Amanda on November 11, 2014, 09:30:35 am
Had a gorgeous lunch and a BIG catch up with Karen H. today.
Great to see you again Karen - we'll catch up again when the fruit is ripe for a swap.

I have had a very lucky 2 days - lunch with Amanda yesterday and lunch with KatieJ today!!  So wonderful to be able to catch up in person with forum friends  ;D 
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Post by: gertbysea on November 12, 2014, 10:37:52 am
My cough forced me back to the doc today and like cookie my chest is clear! The cough is driving me nuts not to mention the green slime. Oh did I mention the green slime?

A new antibiotic and bought myself paracetmol with 15 mg of codeine which I reckon should stop the damn coughing at night so I can get some sleep and now I will probably get constipation to add to my woes. I am a misery guts.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on November 12, 2014, 11:12:47 am
Have you tried the Vicks on the feet trick Gert?
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Post by: cookie1 on November 12, 2014, 11:15:56 am
Rikodeine is good for the night cough. I swear by it.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 12, 2014, 12:27:16 pm
Quote from: KarenH on November 12, 2014, 10:10:16 am
Quote from: Amanda on November 11, 2014, 09:30:35 am
Had a gorgeous lunch and a BIG catch up with Karen H. today.
Great to see you again Karen - we'll catch up again when the fruit is ripe for a swap.

I have had a very lucky 2 days - lunch with Amanda yesterday and lunch with KatieJ today!!  So wonderful to be able to catch up in person with forum friends  ;D 

Its something that often brings a smile to my face, how we all get along so well.
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Post by: droverjess on November 12, 2014, 02:33:26 pm
Thanks for the messages.
Good days and bad Judy.... You know more than anyone how it goes.

Oh Gert I hope the new AB help and the codeine, a night cough is horrible. I found Hall's soothers the only things that stop my cough. Probably bad for the teeth, but it helped my cough over the last two winters.i keep them in my handbag for emergencies.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Halls-Soothers-Blackcurrant-45g-Pack/dp/B0058J4V62 shows you what they are, don't know if available in Australia.

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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 12, 2014, 03:09:05 pm
Wow  DJ those soothers are expensive. Are they truly better than a supermarket lolly and much better than a pharmaceutical lolly? Or something in between ?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 12, 2014, 05:35:36 pm
Great to hear you are cooking again DJ and to see you posting on here :-*
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Post by: Wonder on November 12, 2014, 08:33:10 pm
DJ so great to hear how your life is going, it sounds like you have really found a rythym amongst the kaos enjoy the painting, knitting and cooking. All the best with your DH.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 12, 2014, 09:58:14 pm
Thanks for all the advice girls. Got a few hours sleep in between coughing fits and pit stops!

I find that Fisherman's Friends do the job nicely while also helping the nose .

All I want if for my ears to become unblocked. It really makes me cranky!

It is going to be hot in a lot of the country today. Take care.

Gert
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Post by: mab19 on November 12, 2014, 10:27:59 pm
Lovely to hear from you DJ and good to hear you are taking some time for yourself.  :-*

To all those with the dreaded lurgy I hope you all recover soon.  So far we have been lucky enough to avoid it.
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Post by: droverjess on November 12, 2014, 11:47:29 pm
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on November 12, 2014, 03:09:05 pm
Wow  DJ those soothers are expensive. Are they truly better than a supermarket lolly and much better than a pharmaceutical lolly? Or something in between ?

Ha ha CP  price is for 20 packs! I never noticed that before I am just trying to illustrate the product that I found works. I didn't have my glasses on, oops.
Glad FF's work for you Gert, I can't stand them, too strong, What about sudafed for unblocking your ears?  We can't have cranky Gert, you're our ray of tropical sunshine  :D ;D ;D :D ;D
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Post by: Emme on November 13, 2014, 05:11:55 am
DJ. lovely to read your posts.  Do take care  :-*
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Post by: obbie on November 14, 2014, 01:54:55 am
Today I am changing Car and home insurance after 26 years with one company, so 6 polices going.

any suggestions would be great.  ;)

Apparently we have to build a arc, as even though we live on a mountain, 1000 meters above sea level, I am at a very high level risk of flooding, as they have confirmed we have checked us out on google maps and we are so close to the sea.

I was so shocked yesterday afternoon at how crazy that statement is.  They now know how crazy they are.Today they will come down in price a bit, but not much.

Lucky were with #### Not.
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We went with Elders Robyn on the tablelands. Gail Barton is great :)
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Post by: shellshadies on November 14, 2014, 04:34:20 am
Terrible to hear that so many of you have caught the flu, I hope everyone has a speedy recovery!

Finally returned home from work Wednesday night, quick reunion with the BF before having to take him to the airport early Thursday morning for work! Hopefully one day we'll see the same roster! Got home made yoghurt, I added milk powder and vanilla bean paste to the automatic program, turned out perfect!

Today I've been making candles for the local makets that are on tomorrow, in between that I've made Astarras bread rolls! Now relaxing trying to find the motivation to make labels for said candles sigh*(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/13/0b53d45cf9f19a421a0b696f3b6caef0.jpg)
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Post by: courton on November 14, 2014, 05:02:09 am
Hope the candles sell well. They look really good.
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Post by: mcmich on November 14, 2014, 06:20:39 am
The candles look good SS.
I had my hair done today have gone a bit blonder and short this time. Also did a bit of shopping as heading off to Byron Bay for 5 days next Wednesday for our anniversary.
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Post by: judydawn on November 14, 2014, 06:24:21 am
No rest for you SS, you certainly hit the ground running when you come home for R & R.  Oh to have that much energy  :-))

Enjoy your Byron Bay holiday Michele, a lovely spot to celebrate an anniversary. 
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Enjoy Byron Michelle!
Oh Judy I'm still in work mode, I'll hit a wall in a few days and have some quality move watching time ;) just put a caramel ice-cream in the freezer! Can't wait to see how it turns out I kinda improvised 😊
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Post by: cookie1 on November 14, 2014, 06:40:06 am
Just thinking about it makes me exhausted SS.
Mich I would imagine your hair looks lovely. Have fun at Byron Bay.

I hit the shops this morning. I believe I won't be allowed to drive for a few weeks and walking will be painful so I wanted to do a bit more Christmas shopping. Then I came home to the very sad news that my dear friend, who I have known for over 41 years, is not doing too well. She is 92 and her body is tired, but her brain isn't. I went down and said my good byes. She told me she was so proud of me going to Hobart "all by myself. " DH and I shifted next door to her as a bride and groom. She has led a wonderful life and been so amazing. The cycle of life isn't easy at times. But as DH said , "that' s life!!"
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Post by: shellshadies on November 14, 2014, 07:03:05 am
Hope you recover quickly cookie, sorry to hear about your friend.

Just winding down for the day, labels printed, just waiting for BF to finish work so he can tell me where he hid the Hot Glue Gun!

Got these little fellas hanging in the backyard, beauty about no fences
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Post by: judydawn on November 14, 2014, 07:43:24 am
That's so cute SS,  I wouldn't want to see any big reds though.
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Post by: gertbysea on November 14, 2014, 07:55:46 am
Lovely candles SS.

Cookie did I miss something? You won't be able to drive??

It is so sad when people leave us. Unfortunately our bodies often wear out before we are ready to go. Bless .

Gert
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Post by: Emme on November 14, 2014, 08:51:22 am
Great candles SS, hope the ice cream turned out okay.  You are certainly keeping yourself busy  ;D

Cookie, sorry to hear about your friend. 

Mcmich, have a great time at Byron Bay, congratulations on your anniversary
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Post by: troupie on November 14, 2014, 10:45:53 am
Oh Cookie I don't know if I can stand coughing for 6 weeks; DH had it that long but he had a cold as well, I am just coughing and its not a pretty sight. I haven't even used my thermomix all week until today and then it was just for some juice. I seem to be living on toast and sao biscuits and cups of tea, of course.
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Post by: mcmich on November 14, 2014, 10:34:47 pm
Sorry to hear about your friend Cookie.

Today I'm off to a TMX raw class just down the road. Should be fun.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on November 15, 2014, 01:54:22 am
I'm so sorry Cookie. It's always hard saying goodbye :( Mich that sounds great. Have fun. I've just got back from a community garden meeting. Will make some prawn rolls soon Yum!
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Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2014, 03:34:34 am
I'm sitting round waiting for the doctor to get to my number.
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Post by: judydawn on November 15, 2014, 04:29:09 am
Your light is off cookie, I hope that means they've come for you.  You must be starving by now!!

I've visited my DIL and BIL today, finally made the effort.  We went out to lunch and now I'm back with Geoff.
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Post by: shellshadies on November 15, 2014, 05:05:13 am
Markets this morning, went really well lovely ocean breeze :) too hot now so sitting in aircon!
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Post by: obbie on November 15, 2014, 05:13:43 am
candles look lovely :)
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Post by: astarra on November 15, 2014, 05:14:11 am
Ihad a very sad day and a very happy day today,
went to the funeral of a very close family friend in the morning, he was only 43.  :'(
then I went and picked up dh from the airport  ;D........havent seen or heard much from him yet, he is sound asleep!  :D
and so I am getting ready for visitors for lunch tomorrow, and going away on Thursday morning -will have to be ready to leave 4am.  :-\
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Post by: mcmich on November 15, 2014, 05:25:56 am
Very pretty stall SS - glad it went well for you.

Sorry to hear about your friend astarra and happy for you that DH is back.

Went to the raw food class, it was interesting but don't think I'll be going down that path anytime soon.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 15, 2014, 09:10:00 am
Your candles looked good SS.

Sorry to hear about your friend Astarra.It must be great to have DH back.

I've never attended a raw cooking class Michele.Your food looks good ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on November 15, 2014, 09:11:27 am
Goodbyes are very hard and sad Cookie but even harder when you don't get the opportunity. Take care it has been a difficult month or so for you.
Mich, happy holidays and anniversary.  I'm sure you looking beautiful.
SS, I also would like some of your energy.  Candles look great.
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Post by: obbie on November 15, 2014, 09:36:43 am
cooking, cleaning, all good here.
kids are having fun :D
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Post by: kyton on November 15, 2014, 10:51:44 am
Day trip to Sydney to stop up at Costco. Then back home to a sick 9yo so a quick trip to the after hours Dr. Husband actually used (read turn on and press the buttons LOL) my TM5. He told me he was now licensed to drive it.
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Post by: obbie on November 15, 2014, 08:31:23 pm
my DH wont touch any of my machines in the kitchen..    ;D ;D ;D
about to bake
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Post by: kyton on November 16, 2014, 03:00:19 am
Another day of shopping - this time at Peter McInnes who was having a wholesale clearance.
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Post by: Wonder on November 16, 2014, 11:49:53 am
I did a 15km fun run from the city to the beach this morning in horrible Melbourne weather. was very glad to finish and breakfast and get home to a hot shower. Then had to pack and travel to Perth for a quick work visit. I'm already in bed looking at the forum before hopefully sleeping very soundly.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 16, 2014, 02:44:19 pm
Congratulations on your fun run Wonder.A wonderful achievement ;D.
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Post by: judydawn on November 16, 2014, 09:37:58 pm
You are one very fit lady Wonder, enjoy your quick trip to Perth - it's a long way to go and not delight in some of the things Perth has to offer.
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Post by: Bedlam on November 16, 2014, 10:25:17 pm
Fantastic Wonder, lovely weather for you on this side.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 16, 2014, 10:58:17 pm
Enjoy Perth Wonder.
Hope you had a lovely day yesterday Denise  :D
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Post by: judydawn on November 17, 2014, 12:13:18 am
I've just sent an hour in the garden tidying up and removing all the winter flowering plants/bulbs, bin is full again but everything is tidy once more.  I much prefer my colourful winter garden to my dry, sparse looking summer one.  Now to vacuum and wash floors.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on November 17, 2014, 02:35:34 am
Just catching up on the forum while I wait for the RAA for the second time today😥. DH left the light on in the back of his car over the weekend and flattened his battery. Of course, his car was parked behind mine, so we had to push it into the street. He took my car and I waited for the RAA. They got me started and I drove around for almost an hour to recharge it. I stopped to look at a friends new house and it started again, then went for a coffee and it won't start.
It's not been the best week as I've been quite ill with the lurgy, missed the Katy Perry concert and sports day but luckily was able to make DD's dance concert on sat. Just coughing and spluttering a bit now!
Rant over😃
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Post by: judydawn on November 17, 2014, 03:56:11 am
You've had a bad trot lately Sue, hope things improve soon.
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Post by: obbie on November 17, 2014, 04:02:25 am
lots of people who can't read out there today.. :)

I am going crazy..
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 17, 2014, 08:39:46 am
Congratulations wonder. Great achievement.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 17, 2014, 08:56:31 am
Get well soon Sue :-*
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Post by: Bedlam on November 17, 2014, 09:50:36 am
Take care Sue. X
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Post by: cookie1 on November 19, 2014, 08:03:20 am
Astarra I am sorry to hear of your friend, life is mean at times.

Wonder you are a wonder, congratulations.

ES take care and remind DH not to leave any lights on or he has to take the car. :D :D

I have been popping pills, walking round, sleeping and then doing it all over again. Thank goodness for the ipad and the forum.
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Post by: mcmich on November 19, 2014, 08:50:09 am
That's a great achievement Wonder.  :D :D

We headed off on a brief get away today. Stopped at Taree for lunch and a look around. Tonight we are staying at Nambucca Heads and then heading off to Byron tomorrow. I can't post any pics as I forgot the lead for the laptop.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on November 22, 2014, 03:00:06 pm
A very special day here as my lovely niece in Brisbane announced her engagement today after her boyfriend of 18 months proposed to her this morning and my DS and his wife had 12 week pregnancy confirmed and all tests and scans perfect. This one will be GC number 12 for us and will be very much loved, wanted and special exactly like the 11 that we have been previously gifted with. What a wonderful,day  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 22, 2014, 03:21:09 pm
What a lovely day of good news for you MF.Congratulations to both parties :)
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Post by: Wonder on November 22, 2014, 08:00:35 pm
What a wonderful day MF, full of positive news. Congratualations to all.
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Post by: obbie on November 22, 2014, 09:09:47 pm
Congrats MF, what great news all round..
love babies, love weddings too. :)
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Post by: gertbysea on November 22, 2014, 09:17:33 pm
Wonderful news re DS and baby. And another wedding. How lovely.

Gert
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Post by: Jamberie on November 22, 2014, 09:45:57 pm
How exciting MF :) What a special time for your family :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 22, 2014, 10:04:15 pm
Congratulations MF, it's wonderful news on both counts.
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Post by: jeninwa on November 22, 2014, 10:36:17 pm
Congratulations MF, wonderful news.
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Post by: Emme on November 22, 2014, 10:49:04 pm
MF, what wonderful news for you and your family.  Congratulations, very special times ahead for you  :)
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Post by: mab19 on November 23, 2014, 12:07:54 am
Congratulations MF, that's wonderful news for all your family.
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Post by: Bedlam on November 23, 2014, 05:46:38 am
Lovely News MF.
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 23, 2014, 09:07:07 am
Great news MF. Congratulations to everyone.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 23, 2014, 09:50:20 am
Congratulations on all accounts MF. It is very exciting news for you all. Another little one to be spoiled and loved.
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Post by: Wonder on November 23, 2014, 10:21:51 pm
For anyone in Melbourne this week, we went to the Noodle night markets which are on at Birruyung Marr until Sunday and they were fantastic. We also went to them last year and there is over a 100% increase in the quality of the setup and the choice and quantity of food on sale. DH and I went on our own on Saturday night because DS wasn't interested and DD was already busy and we had one of the best nights in a long time, it helped that the weather was perfect until about 10.30pm when a cool change came in but by then we were happy to go home. The only downside was the alcohol prices were crazy, we are hoping to go again on Friday or Saturday and we'll smuggle in our own drinks. :o
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Post by: jo_nz on November 24, 2014, 01:16:35 am
Feeling a bit lost at home today....my baby started school today! 😃😥 she is probably having a lovely time and her teacher is just great (she was also DS's first teacher at school), but it was so hard to leave her with a few tears quietly running down her face (and nearly mine too).
She'd usually have been at kindy on a Monday anyway, but it feels strangely different. 😉
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Post by: judydawn on November 24, 2014, 02:08:47 am
I hope she settled in quickly Jo, I'm sure she will have plenty to tell you when you pick her up later.  Hugs  :-*
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Post by: mcmich on November 24, 2014, 05:57:48 am
The Noodle Market sounds like a fun night Wonder.

Jo, hope it all went well for DD's first day of big school.  :)
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Post by: mab19 on November 24, 2014, 08:31:42 am
Spent the afternoon going through my sewing room and having a clean out.   There is so much fabric etc in there that I will never use so I'm going to take it to the op shop.
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Post by: mcmich on November 24, 2014, 08:37:56 am
A women after my own heart mab.  :D

It's pretty, we paid money for it, we have stored it - not going to use it, donate it.  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 24, 2014, 09:23:05 am
A big day for you and your DD Jo.Big hug :-* :-*

Very therapeutic to have a clear out Margaret. ;)

Good luck with your booze smuggling on Friday Wonder.I hope you remember the glasses :D :D
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Post by: Katj on November 24, 2014, 11:18:24 am
I also have a stash of fabric I will never use and we will be downsizing in approx 3  to 4 years, so will soon be starting to sort through it all. There are lots of craft/quilting groups that make quilts etc for charity organisations. I think I will offer it to them.
I also have a big collection of quilting books. I may try and sell some of the those on Gumtree.
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Post by: Emme on November 24, 2014, 08:26:35 pm
Jo, hope DD settles in quickly.   :)  First days are always the hardest for both parents and child

Mab, a good job to get done.  I cleaned out my stash of fabric some time ago, still have a bit to do.
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Post by: jo_nz on November 25, 2014, 12:05:54 am
Yesterday went well for DD, thanks. She came bouncing out of class after school and went off today without no problems - I had to physically deliver her to the teacher, but then the teacher just said "off you go and sit on the mat" and away she went.  They have class swimming today which she is a bit nervous about, so fingers crossed that goes well. Her other swimming lessons have been very hit and miss.

I managed to slightly reduce my fabric stash by donating some to school for crafts, but still have so much....and then there's the wool stash! I am currently working on a knitted Jersey for myself from the stash, but that will barely make a dent! On the plus side, it is great to go stash diving to make presents - can go and pick something and get started straight away without spending a cent (only because I already spent those cents earlier, but never mind...) ;). There's not much in there I won't use at all, just not enough hours to do it right now.

I am in the middle of making another pencil case today (fabric from stash!) for my niece's 5th birthday.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 25, 2014, 12:12:09 am
I no longer have a fabric stash. When we built this house 10 years ago I realised I would no longer be making clothes for anyone or Barbies I gave it all away. One thing less, but I have filled all the spaces with other things that I think are the necessities of life. They aren't of course.  8)
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Post by: mab19 on November 25, 2014, 12:14:58 am
A bit more clearing out this morning but there is just so much of it.   I have 24 cross stitch books to get rid of if anyone is interested in them.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on November 25, 2014, 12:52:26 am
Big fabric stash and so many sewing books, I just can't seem to cull them, I decided to paint the toilet, I forgot how difficult painting in small spaces is I will finish it tomorrow......maybe.
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Post by: judydawn on November 25, 2014, 01:12:47 am
I'm working on my Christmas gift goodies this morning whilst I'm feeling motivated by the new Christmas challenge.  Love it when you have all the ingredients on hand and can just go ahead when you're in the mood.  
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Post by: troupie on November 25, 2014, 01:27:52 am
Jo I feel for you; I remember when my baby went to school I decideed to go to the city and look at dress patterns all by myself but spent most of the time crying that I just came home.

I know what you ladies mean about a fabric stash; I have so many boxes full but joined the Australian Sewing Guild and do lots of sewing for different organisations around our area and State that I gradually get through it and then what (someone gives me some more). Between our group we gradually get through it. Op shops are a good way to go though.
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Post by: mcmich on November 25, 2014, 05:54:01 am
Glad it went well for DD Jo.  :)

I don't have a fabric stash but do have a paper stash for card making. I regularly go through it and donate it to a couple of local pre schools.
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Post by: obbie on November 25, 2014, 08:47:22 pm
shopping today... :)
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Post by: jo_nz on November 25, 2014, 08:52:19 pm
Oh dear, today's school drop off was not so good. Clingy and crying little girl...
I am sure she was fine a minute later, but not nice.
She has been having a good time so far but getting a bit tired.  Next week the end of year fun activities start, so that'll be interesting (and exhausting). DH is going along on one, and I am going on another, so those days will be fine, although might make the other days harder!

Trying to catch up on the housework and washing today. So far my child free time this week has been entirely spent doing office work and errands, and it shows! The house is a bomb site. Exciting times here!!
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Post by: troupie on November 26, 2014, 02:33:23 am
I have the paper stash as well mcmich but really love making cards and its a good thing to do with GKs as well. One day I would love to have one of those machines that cut out the shapes and emboss paper; one day that is.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 26, 2014, 04:32:11 am
Jo it is much harder for Mum than the child. I have experienced both sides. As a teacher and as a Mum. The kids usually settle down once Mum has gone, but you are left with the vision of an upset child. DD hated school and her first teacher was very wise. Her comment was that we had made home too much fun.  :D
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Post by: mcmich on November 26, 2014, 06:25:57 am
Quote from: troupie on November 26, 2014, 02:33:23 am
I have the paper stash as well mcmich but really love making cards and its a good thing to do with GKs as well. One day I would love to have one of those machines that cut out the shapes and emboss paper; one day that is.

I love paper and card making supplies, especially bling. I have a cuttlebug for cutting and embossing, would love a cricut but like you, one day.
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Jo it is much harder for Mum than the child. I have experienced both sides. As a teacher and as a Mum. The kids usually settle down once Mum has gone, but you are left with the vision of an upset child. DD hated school and her first teacher was very wise. Her comment was that we had made home too much fun.  :D

Very good advise Cookie. My DD who is a teacher now, cried when I picked her up so obviously our home wasn't much fun.  :-\
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Post by: cookie1 on November 26, 2014, 07:06:14 am
I'm sure it was Mich. It is so traumatic when your child cries and yells and the teacher has to pry them off the parent. Then before poor Mum is at the car the child is playing happily. Mum is left with the vision all day. I don't know why some children cry and others don't. Just to stress Mum probably.  ;D ;D ;D


We've just had a visit from a couple of DD's friends who are getting married on Saturday and the old car is the bridal car. Such a lovely couple and so happily in love. It is beautiful the way he looks after her.
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Post by: judydawn on November 26, 2014, 07:06:46 am
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My DD who is a teacher now, cried when I picked her up so obviously our home wasn't much fun.  :-\

 :D :D :D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 26, 2014, 08:14:04 am
thats too funny  :D
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Post by: troupie on November 27, 2014, 09:39:13 am
Today I was privileged to attend Tenina's Merry Christmix Too class and what a great morning it was; Tenina is so generous and warm and the atmosphere was there with all the attendees. The food was fantastic as well and I will now cook some things I have not done before; Cookie, I agree those peanut chips were amazing and so were the little balls on page 12 although I don't usually eat marzipan but will try and give it a miss.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 27, 2014, 12:39:40 pm
Thanks Troupie. I will have to try the page 12 things. Actually I will have a peek now. I was sorry to miss out on these classes as I love the fun of them. I didn't book as I knew I wouldn't be able to drive. Next time hopefully.

Mini Christmas Ball Truffles are on page 12. DDIs having a Christmas stall next week to raise some money for decorations so I may make these. They look lovely.
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Post by: Katiej on November 28, 2014, 05:30:04 am
Today we had a Adelaide girls catch up lunch before Xmas. Lots of fun and gossip with Judy, Kerry, Sue & Karen.

Trudy we missed you 😃

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Post by: obbie on November 28, 2014, 05:49:54 am
lovely photo ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on November 28, 2014, 06:05:38 am
Aw, wish I was there. All the nice girls!
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Post by: judydawn on November 28, 2014, 06:21:31 am
Of course Katie was behind the camera where she prefers to be!  Nice catch-up girls, felt sorry for Karen & Kerry who had to go back to work. Loved my lucky dip present - staff always seem to enjoy playing Santa.   Next year perhaps Trudy.  Thanks girls xxxx
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Post by: mcmich on November 28, 2014, 06:33:43 am
How lovely that you had a get together - looks like a great day weather wise too.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 28, 2014, 06:57:43 am
It was too noisy inside so we moved outside Michelle, 31 here today but it was lovely out there.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 28, 2014, 07:12:02 am
Lovely to see all all :-*  :-* I bet there was lots of talking :D :D
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Post by: gertbysea on November 28, 2014, 07:54:13 am
Lovely. Lucky girls.

Gert
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Post by: kmw on November 28, 2014, 08:27:13 am
It was a lovely lunch, great catching up & CC the ladies are all very quiet 😉

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Post by: Kimmyh on November 28, 2014, 08:35:44 am
Great photo. Great catch up. Lucky girls.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 28, 2014, 12:02:03 pm
Thanks for the lovely photo Katie. You all look gorgeous.
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Post by: djinni373 on November 28, 2014, 01:45:08 pm
Gorgeous Katie. Looks like a great catchup.

Last night DD & I went to the movies and we were bad! We took in some salads that we had bought to eat for dinner while watching the movie. (I don't like movie junk). What was really bad was that in the dark we could not tell one salad from another, both tasted equally blah even though they were very different salads. Lucky the Hunger Games Mockingjay was good. We waited til we got home to eat some decent food.
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Post by: mab19 on November 29, 2014, 12:38:07 am
Lovely photo ladies.  Looks like you were all having a good time.
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Post by: Wonder on November 29, 2014, 12:58:03 am
Lovely photos ladies and great that you organised a catch up.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 29, 2014, 03:09:27 am
Quote from: djinni373 on November 28, 2014, 01:45:08 pm
Gorgeous Katie. Looks like a great catchup.

Last night DD & I went to the movies and we were bad! We took in some salads that we had bought to eat for dinner while watching the movie. (I don't like movie junk). What was really bad was that in the dark we could not tell one salad from another, both tasted equally blah even though they were very different salads. Lucky the Hunger Games Mockingjay was good. We waited til we got home to eat some decent food.


I had a lovely chuckle at this.


DH is off being the chauffeur for a bride today. One of DD's friends. I was supposed to drive way behind him in the case the old car died, but as I can't drive DD has had to do it. I just heard that they have got the bride to the church so that is good. Of course it is many miles away. It is a lovely day though.
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Post by: judydawn on November 29, 2014, 04:40:55 am
Glad to hear DH got the bride to the church on time cookie.  He makes a dapper looking chauffeur.
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Post by: mcmich on November 29, 2014, 05:24:46 am
That would be a nice way to arrive at Church. DH looks very Spiffy.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 29, 2014, 05:56:10 am
Will pass it on.
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Post by: djinni373 on November 29, 2014, 05:58:56 am
Now that is Style (DH and the car!)
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Post by: Bedlam on November 29, 2014, 06:13:08 am
So stylish Cookie.  What a privilege to be driven by a handsome chauffeur in a beautiful old car.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 29, 2014, 07:05:47 am
What a handsome chauffeur 8)
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Post by: obbie on November 29, 2014, 07:51:22 am
looks great Cookie. We got one of our HD's back yesterday. will post a photo... :)
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Post by: mab19 on November 29, 2014, 08:23:40 am
What a lovely way to arrive at the church.  A nice car and a rather handsome chauffeur :)
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Post by: cookie1 on November 29, 2014, 08:46:32 am
Thanks all. As we said at Hobart, "he's a keeper. ". Both the car and DH.

Robyn, what happened to the HD?
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Post by: Delightful Den on November 29, 2014, 02:53:45 pm
We decorated the house for Christmas today. It took us about 8 hours.  :P It is about 2 weeks too early but we are away next weekend and maybe the weekend after. Then on the 22nd we are off to Newman in the North West to spend Christmas with DD.
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Post by: obbie on November 29, 2014, 08:09:31 pm
Cookie, it got totally resorted, looks fantastic. HR is still getting done, ten the other HD goes in, and soon we take bookings. ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 30, 2014, 08:31:58 am
Ok thanks. I thought your DH did the restorations. Sorry. They will look very nice. Are you having colours that were standard at the time?
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Post by: Kimmyh on November 30, 2014, 10:31:37 am
Omg den......8 hours. Must look amazing.
The boys helped me put up the tree in record time this year. They are fast workers. DS7 can finally reach the top but DS6 is still too short but way too heavy to lift up to put the star on.
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Post by: Nikkit on November 30, 2014, 10:57:47 pm
Morning All!
Again trying to keep up with everyone and everything, but proving a tad hard! Looks like everyone is just as busy with one thing or another.
I have my MIL here at the moment and that has been good. She is here for another week, then home to the east.

The spotty horse and I did another campdraft over the weekend and all was good til we ran out of brakes. He got a little excited about the whole chasing the cow thing and lost the plot a bit. I thought I was gonna have sand in my knickers there for a while, but managed to keep it together and stay in the saddle. I'm feeling a bit battered and have found some nice bruises today - am I too old for this!?

The dogs found an echidna in the paddock thismorning and dug their way to China around it, so we had to move him along. Hubby managed to pick it up and has taken him down the road to the bush.

Cookie - your hubby looks rather dapper with his car.  :D Keep him!

Obbie - post some pics of your car - sounds really good.

I haven't even thought of Christmas yet - Miss 13 informed me last night it is "25 days away Mum". Oh joy...

Take care all, have a great week.xx
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Post by: judydawn on November 30, 2014, 11:02:07 pm
Hi Nik, life hasn't changed much for you  ;)  I can't see you giving up campdrafting or anything related to horses just yet, you'll know when you've had enough.

8 hours is a long time Den, the house must look amazing.
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Post by: obbie on November 30, 2014, 11:58:42 pm
HD just restored ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2014, 01:12:56 am
Nice Robyn, do you have undercover parking for all your cars?
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 01, 2014, 02:39:27 am
Great pic cookie. You have a lot of fun with you old cars
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Post by: obbie on December 01, 2014, 05:33:05 am
Yep Judy, our car port has 4 cars in it, we can put 5  in the shed, One stays in town as its the work ute we use every day.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2014, 05:53:46 am
Very nice Robyn. It must cost a fortune having the cars done for you. :-\

DD I can imagine how beautiful your house must be. Enjoy your time 'in the heat.'

Great to hear you managed to stay in the saddle Nikkit. Definitely not too old if you and Spotty Horse still enjoy yourselves.

CP we do get a great deal of pleasure from our old cars. Lots of extra friends too.

This morning I did some ironing and fiddle faddled around for the rest of the morning. I did a sneaky mail order from Haighs too. Hopefully I am the one home when it comes. I plan to do some bread this afternoon. My problem is I have a good book going that I need to finish for book club tomorrow night. ;)
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Post by: mcmich on December 01, 2014, 08:36:49 am
Robyn, the car looks really good. I wouldn't mind being taken to my wedding in it.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 01, 2014, 09:21:44 am
I bet your house looks very festive after eight hours of decoration Den  ;D

Great to hear from you Nikkit.You are one busy lady. :D

Great car Robyn. 8)

Let's hope you intercept the Haigs order Cookie ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 01, 2014, 09:53:18 am
Love the car robyn.
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Post by: obbie on December 04, 2014, 05:15:36 am
we got our first wedding booking for next week, Guess who is excited... :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 04, 2014, 07:15:28 am
.......the bride?  Who will drive the car Robyn?  I can understand your excitement. Do you have to get special permission to use the old car?  We did, but maybe because it was classed as a vintage car.
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Post by: Wonder on December 06, 2014, 06:48:12 pm
I truly love Melbourne but it is really trying my patience at the moment. I'm running in the Susan 10km women's fun run for cancer this morning and have been looking forward to it for ages. It's been raining all night and is still raining heavily at 5.30am as I'm getting ready to go  :'( I even booked a hotel room in St Kilda and took the day off work tomorrow  thinking the weather would be lovely and we could spend a day looking at the St Kilda and Sth Melbourne markets and some time at the beach. I'll now be very wet and cold and be wanting to come home for a hot shower.  Hopefully the day will get better as it unfolds.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 06, 2014, 08:25:45 pm
Good luck to you Wonder.I hope your day got better :-* :-*
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Post by: obbie on December 06, 2014, 08:50:36 pm
Jim will drive, get dressed up in a suit ect.
I have bought ribbon for it, my friend has made decorations.

will post next weekend when its ready...
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Post by: Katj on December 06, 2014, 10:28:25 pm
What a nice little business to be involved with Robyn. Good luck with it! :)
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Post by: djinni373 on December 07, 2014, 08:17:26 am
I have had a lovely day out at Windsor (north west of Sydney). Put a couple of pics here (https://www.facebook.com/TruBluTravelling). The markets were wonderful but I can't post pics of what I bought as they are pressies for people who may see  :-X  Was a beautiful summer day until I got home and the storm hit. Lightning, thunder and pouring rain.

With all this rain we have been having lately I have four all terrain, very clean, chookies  :D They are obviously fine with it all as I still get 4 eggs a day.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2014, 09:10:23 am
The chooks are gorgeous. Wonder I hope the day improved for you.

We had our Christmas do for the car club today. Quite a nice lunch. One of the hilarious guys conned me into singing the national anthem with him, lucky a couple more joined in. I think only ex teachers knew the words.  :D :D. I was standing up waiting for DH to return from the food table and he thought I was standing for he and I to sing.  ;D ;D ;D I have the worst singing voice in Australia. It was funny though.

I was also given a lovely arrangement of red roses as a thank you for the rally work.
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Post by: Bedlam on December 07, 2014, 09:49:06 am
How nice Cookie.
Djinni the crows have found our eggs. Damn annoying any one got any ideas?
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Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2014, 10:16:21 am
A rifle Denise?

Lovely cookie, it's nice to be appreciated for all the work you do for the club. Gutsy lady, singing the national anthem in front of all those people.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 07, 2014, 10:30:14 am
Lovely photo Gayle.The markets sounded great.

You were brave standing up and singing the National Anthem Cookie. :D :D
How wonderful to have roses presented to you for all your hard work.

Had a giggle at Judy's suggestion to the cure your crow problem Denise :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2014, 11:02:31 am
Not gutsy at all ladies. It was quick, informal and done for a laugh. If I had time to think about it I wouldn't have done it.

Denise for the crows you may like to try this. Take a few eggs and hard boil them. Then carefully take the top off, scoop some out and put chilli flakes in. Try to put the top back on. Alternatively boil the eggs, take out the yolks, mash with lots and lots of chilli and reconstruct the eggs as best you can. Curry powder could be used too but you need lots.
Many years ago you could buy china eggs to put under the hens but I don't know if you can still buy them.
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Post by: Bedlam on December 07, 2014, 12:17:39 pm
Actually one of our workers has done just that Judy, shot one and hung it on the run fence. My DD's are aghast.  I think we will try cookies idea.
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Post by: djinni373 on December 07, 2014, 07:55:40 pm
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Djinni the crows have found our eggs. Damn annoying any one got any ideas?

Oh no Denise! I'd go the rifle  ;D In my experience crows aren't bothered by subtle hints. Cookie's idea is very interesting though. Hope you have a video camera ready to record the effects of chilli on the crows' taste buds :D
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Post by: obbie on December 07, 2014, 08:22:25 pm
i would go the rifle too.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 08, 2014, 06:23:09 am
Bedlam I have also heard that hanging a crow body on the fence is good too. I am being quite serious as Dad used to do these things when we were growing up.
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Post by: troupie on December 08, 2014, 09:54:45 am
Not an easy thing to get a crow body; they seem to know when the farmer has the gun out.
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 08, 2014, 01:25:50 pm
How did your run go Wonder? Did the rain let up?

I tried Cookies trick to stop an egg eating chicken, it didn't work. I think she actually enjoyed the mixture of chilli, horseradish and curry that I filled the eggs with.

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Post by: judydawn on December 08, 2014, 10:06:05 pm
Back to the drawing board then Denise although perhaps crows won't like it.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 09, 2014, 01:46:52 am
DD you have very foodie hens. That would have been so funny. I'm sorry it didn't work.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on December 09, 2014, 05:34:36 am
going crazy here, no internet at work still, 3 days :)
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Post by: jo_nz on December 09, 2014, 06:00:25 am
Sitting here wondering how soon I can go to bed! I went with the kids on a school bush walk trip and I am pooped. DS has gone to bed early, but little miss5 has gone to the scouts end-of-year night at the pool! Don't know how she's still going.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 09, 2014, 06:10:21 am
Kids have amazing recuperative powers. It is frightening, you think you have worn them out and they come back at full strength.
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Post by: judydawn on December 09, 2014, 06:44:44 am
It's hard to keep up with the littlies Jo, I hope you get to have an early night although you'll probably get over it and a new lease of life will take over.

Not much work being done at your office then Robyn?
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Post by: troupie on December 09, 2014, 07:24:56 am
I went and did some shopping and had to buy two loaves of bread and nearly fainted at the price (tmx is probably sulking at not being used but there is a first for everything).
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Post by: Wonder on December 09, 2014, 10:12:32 am
Den, the rain didn't let up at all so I was very pleased to only be doing a 10km and that i was running not walking. My time was 56.18 which I was very happy with. I know I can still get a bit better but I'm really not in to training longer distances as I just get too bored.
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Post by: dede on December 09, 2014, 11:10:06 am
Stitches removed today and results received with the all clear. 😃. So happy. Now to get a fringe cut and a nice wide brim hat for summer.
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Post by: judydawn on December 09, 2014, 11:38:48 am
Excellent news Mandi, have a celebratory drink too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 09, 2014, 11:48:51 am
You made good time on your run Wonder.Congratulations. ;D

Good news Mandi. ;D
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Post by: Wonder on December 09, 2014, 08:13:01 pm
Thanks CC

Mandi, fantastic news you must be very relieved.
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Post by: obbie on December 09, 2014, 09:17:45 pm
Great Mandi.

taking my laptop to work, and modem, so i can have internet.
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Post by: Katj on December 10, 2014, 12:28:15 am
Great news Mandi. I know the relief you are feeling.
Both DH and I have had good news colonoscopy' s in  the last month. :)
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Post by: Katj on December 10, 2014, 12:31:12 am
Baby sitting my adorable G babies today, so DD can finish Christmas shopping. Not sure who will have the most fun, lol.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 10, 2014, 12:37:17 am
Possibly you Katj. I'm planning on a little trip out this morning. Heading off to the big shops for some last minute looking round and then on the way home checking out a providore I heard about. DH is at car club.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 10, 2014, 12:58:27 am
Sounds like fun cookie, hope you get a car space. I haven't started my Xmas shopping yet ... that providore sounds interesting
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Post by: Katiej on December 10, 2014, 02:45:20 am
At work, struggling to (A) not fall asleep and (B) not abuse anyone.

Next Tuesday I’m having surgery to hopefully fix a raft of women’s issues that I have.  I’ll be having four procedures in total, needing a day or two in hospital, heavy duty pain killers and two to three weeks to recover.  I’ve been taking medication in the lead up to the surgery, which the specialist said might make me “moody”.  Well moody is an understatement!  I’ve been annoyed, tired, unmotivated, miserable and completely over it.

On a positive note, all my Xmas shopping is completed and wrapped, so I’m feeling pleased about that.
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Post by: judydawn on December 10, 2014, 04:53:53 am
Let it all out Katie, it might make you feel better.  Everyone knows how quiet and placid you are normally so the tablets really are playing havoc with you.
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 10, 2014, 04:54:24 am
Well done on your run Wonder, 56 minutes is a good time for 10k.

I enjoy long runs, any thing up to 20k or so doesn't worry me, all that time alone with no interuptions, it is almost like therepy.  Longer than that I dont enjoy them quite as much but i still dont mind them.

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Post by: gertbysea on December 10, 2014, 05:02:01 am
Katie I don't envy you your trip to hosp but good to get it all over at once. Hope you family take good care of you.

Gert
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Post by: djinni373 on December 10, 2014, 05:36:03 am
Quote from: Katiej on December 10, 2014, 02:45:20 am

Next Tuesday I’m having surgery to hopefully fix a raft of women’s issues that I have.  I’ll be having four procedures in total, needing a day or two in hospital, heavy duty pain killers and two to three weeks to recover.  I’ve been taking medication in the lead up to the surgery, which the specialist said might make me “moody”.  Well moody is an understatement!  I’ve been annoyed, tired, unmotivated, miserable and completely over it.

On a positive note, all my Xmas shopping is completed and wrapped, so I’m feeling pleased about that.

What a b*gg*r Katie! I hope all goes well and you can be yourself again soon.
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Post by: mab19 on December 10, 2014, 06:18:01 am
Just home this afternoon after 5 days away with the family to Lakes Entrance.  Weather was terrible for the first day, so much rain, then overcast and showery for the rest of the time but not very cold.  Celebrated GS4 birthday there as well.  Everyone had a nice time.

Good luck with your surgery Katiej.

Well done Wonder with your run.

You're braver than me cookie, there is no way I would get up and sing in front of people.  My voice is terrible.
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Post by: obbie on December 10, 2014, 07:08:50 am
take care KatieJ :-* :-*, I am sure you will be great when all is over..
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 10, 2014, 07:17:12 am
Quote from: Katiej on December 10, 2014, 02:45:20 am
At work, struggling to (A) not fall asleep and (B) not abuse anyone.

Next Tuesday I’m having surgery to hopefully fix a raft of women’s issues that I have.  I’ll be having four procedures in total, needing a day or two in hospital, heavy duty pain killers and two to three weeks to recover.  I’ve been taking medication in the lead up to the surgery, which the specialist said might make me “moody”.  Well moody is an understatement!  I’ve been annoyed, tired, unmotivated, miserable and completely over it.

On a positive note, all my Xmas shopping is completed and wrapped, so I’m feeling pleased about that.

y
All the best for next week and a speedy recovery Katie :-* :-*
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Post by: Katiej on December 10, 2014, 07:25:55 am
Thanks everyone. Managed not to abuse anyone today Judy (although today isn't over yet!)

Richard will look after me Gert. We share most of the jobs at home 50/50, so he's pretty good at doing most things. He has a licence to drive the TMX, so we won't starve.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 10, 2014, 08:19:55 am
Take care Katie and please rest  after your procedures.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 10, 2014, 08:51:24 am
Quote from: Katiej on December 10, 2014, 07:25:55 am
He has a licence to drive the TMX, so we won't starve.
LOL
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Post by: Wonder on December 10, 2014, 09:24:01 am
All the best Katie, hope it all goes well.
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Post by: jeninwa on December 10, 2014, 10:18:30 am
All the best Katie
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 10, 2014, 11:06:58 am
Oh bummer Katie. Wishing you all the best xox
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Post by: Bedlam on December 10, 2014, 11:14:34 am
Sorry to hear of your upcoming procedures Katie. I agree with Judy, we all know your usual placid nature.  How awful for you.  What a shame it is so close to Christmas.  I'm sure Richard will care for you well.
Big hugs and lots of love X
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Post by: cookie1 on December 10, 2014, 11:47:13 am
All the very best Katie. I'm sure Richard will spoil you rotten. Take care we will all be thinking of you on Tuesday.
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Post by: droverjess on December 10, 2014, 06:59:58 pm
Take care Katie, hope it all goes well.
 I am in bed today with a streaming nose, big box of hankies, and bin right next to the bed. Not a pretty sight!
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 10, 2014, 07:43:25 pm
Best wishes for Tuesday, Katie.  Take care and make sure you allow yourself enough time to recuperate properly over the Xmas period.
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Post by: obbie on December 10, 2014, 08:36:24 pm
Jess, have you got the flu. hope you well super quick..
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Post by: Emme on December 10, 2014, 09:31:13 pm
Katie, hope all goes well, wishing you a speedy recovery.  Take care  :-*
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Post by: judydawn on December 10, 2014, 09:35:00 pm
Get well soon DJ.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 10, 2014, 09:40:48 pm
There is a lot of coughs and colds doing the rounds at the moment DJ.I hope you feel better soon.
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Post by: Katiej on December 10, 2014, 09:43:35 pm
I hope you feel better soon DJ.

Thanks for the well wishes everyone.  I will rest up and take it very easy after the surgery.  We're having a very quiet Xmas.
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Post by: droverjess on December 11, 2014, 11:03:38 am
Yes unfortunately I think it may be the flu, I had a fever all night and almost passed out several times making a cup of tea this morning, most unlike me. Am back in bed, DH bringing me tea now and then and occasional toast so I can take ibuprofen and paracetamol.
I am a bit upset as I had the flu jab to try to prevent this sort of episode, but just have to rest and hope to mend ASAP.
DH has been ill for 3 wks now, and is still not right and badly coughing, he had the jab too. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 11, 2014, 11:06:17 am
Poor you, the flu is awful.Take care and keep warm :-* :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on December 11, 2014, 12:05:04 pm
Take care DJ.
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Post by: troupie on December 11, 2014, 01:47:31 pm
Take care DJ and look after yourself; don't neglect it like I did and it turned into pneumonia.
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Post by: droverjess on December 11, 2014, 07:22:59 pm
Thanks everyone DH doing great job bringing soup and beans to me for lunch and supper.
Still taking lots of meds to keep the fever down, hoping tomorrow will be better.
It's unheard of for me to be poleaxed, but I am.
Have drunk a lot more fluids today so hoping tomorrow will be better all round.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on December 11, 2014, 07:55:52 pm
Morning all, DJ wishing you a fast recovery but like all,off us who have had this strain, the cough hangs around for at least three weeks.
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Post by: mab19 on December 11, 2014, 10:17:49 pm
Take care DJ and look after yourself.
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Post by: Katiej on December 11, 2014, 10:25:48 pm
Hope you're feeling better soon DJ.
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Post by: judydawn on December 11, 2014, 10:51:08 pm
Keep your fluids up DJ, that certainly helps but so does rest so please do look after yourself. 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 12, 2014, 05:13:15 am
Don't try to rush it DJ, it will just come back with a vengeance. Be spoiled for a little time.  :-*
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Post by: djinni373 on December 12, 2014, 07:19:12 am
Sounds nasty DJ. Get well soon (but enjoy being waited on)
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Post by: Bedlam on December 12, 2014, 09:58:38 am
Oh dear DJ, it's been a tough year for you I'm not surprised you have fallen so hard.  Rest up  I hope you feel much better tomorrow. Big hugs X
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Post by: gertbysea on December 12, 2014, 10:25:29 am
DJ  stay in bed and rest as much as you can. Your body is telling you something . Read a good book .

Gert
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Post by: troupie on December 12, 2014, 11:22:47 am
I had a wonderful lunch today with my sewing friends; we all brought a plate and enjoyed friendship and fine food. Three of us have thermies so exchanged notes.

DJ get well soon.
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Post by: Katj on December 12, 2014, 11:40:03 am
Sounds close to a perfect day Troupie. :)
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Post by: droverjess on December 12, 2014, 02:22:26 pm
Thanks troupie. Sounds fun.

Still in bed now watching Aussie drama. Dr Blake Mysteries, and a place to call home. They are both on every afternoon after lunch.
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Post by: judydawn on December 12, 2014, 10:18:57 pm
I was never one to watch much TV at all DJ but I do now and have started watching the Dr Blake Mysteries as well as a Touch of Frost.  I'm told they're repeats at the moment but they're all new to me  :D I can't come at the Poirot shows though.
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Post by: mab19 on December 12, 2014, 10:40:59 pm
Quote from: troupie on December 12, 2014, 11:22:47 am
I had a wonderful lunch today with my sewing friends; we all brought a plate and enjoyed friendship and fine food. Three of us have thermies so exchanged notes.

DJ get well soon.

Sounds like you had fun troupie.   Our group tries to meet once a week, more talk than sewing tho. :D
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Post by: Emme on December 12, 2014, 11:02:51 pm
DJ, sending you good wishes for a speedy recovery, good time to catch up on your reading.  Take care  :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2014, 01:31:16 am
I don't like the Poirot ones either Judy. I have been reading more than watching tv.
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Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2014, 01:44:48 am
I'm ripping through the Morpeth library these days Jean, I think I'm on my 6th book from there but I only read when I go to bed.  I may start picking up a book during the day/evening once Christmas is done and dusted as there'll be nothing to do then will there  :D 
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 13, 2014, 01:52:30 am
I too enjoy reading much more than watching tv although at the moment not much time for either.
Taking mum out for lunch today, well lunch for me as she will only have coffee and cake.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2014, 02:08:41 am
As long as she enjoys it MF.
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Post by: troupie on December 13, 2014, 02:31:10 am
I like a Touch of Frost as well and unlike some of you, I love Piorot (have read all the books which are always better than TV) and do like to watch him and also Miss Marple. I also love Escape to the Country and Classical Destinations but mostly like to read rather than TV.

Mab19, we get together once a month and there is also more talking done than sewing. I also meet with the Australian Sewing Guild and enjoy that.
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Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2014, 02:45:53 am
It's his voice that annoys me troupie so yes, I can understand the books being better.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 13, 2014, 03:38:27 am
When there is absolute crap on TV I go to my Apple,TVs and my subscription to the BBC. Lots to watch there and only $8.99 a month.Ted watches on his IPad as I do but some things require a bigger screen hence the  Apple TV which I saw at Hardley Normals for just $88. You do need to have a wireless network in the house though.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2014, 08:01:24 am
I enjoy Escape to the Country and a few other bits and pieces. Not reality shows though usually. DH carries on like a pork chop with some shows and it is easier to turn off and read than leave my chair to watch elsewhere. I do insist loud and long about GBBO though.
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Post by: Rotorchef on December 13, 2014, 08:31:12 am
About to start the annual Harry Potter'thon..... Oh yeah the entire story from Philosophers Stone through to The Deathly Hallows 2. Will admit that it will seem a bit strange to this Northern Hemisphere lad who is used to associating HP with all the wintery weather. So watching it in sunny (?) Brisbane will be a novelty. Best I do some studying tomorrow though as I have a few big exams this week (hence why I have been relatively quiet of late - rest assured TMX has been keeping us (MrsRC2B)well fed though!)

Right then "expeliamos"

RC
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Post by: mab19 on December 13, 2014, 08:32:44 am
We are not a fan of reality shows either, DH says they ruin his TV screen :D  I prefer a good english comedy or a mystery show.

I washed the linen from the van this morning as it was nice and sunny and then decided to wash the kitchen windows as well.  Now I will have to do the rest of the house.
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Post by: droverjess on December 13, 2014, 02:26:46 pm
Making progress  ;D had shower and am dressed, now watching slushy a Christmas movie in front of the fire.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 13, 2014, 05:40:09 pm
Good news you are up and about DJ ;D
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Post by: obbie on December 13, 2014, 09:12:28 pm
cooking
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Post by: Katj on December 13, 2014, 09:48:16 pm
Good morning everyone. 5.45 at the moment, just having a quick breakfast, got to be at Dd's to babysit by 7.
DD & SIL are involved with a fun run, so DH & I get to spend a little time with 3 GK's.



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Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2014, 10:22:41 pm
Good to hear DJ, sounds as if you are on the right track.

Enjoy your day with the GKs Katj, I'm having mine dropped off to me tomorrow morning for a couple of days.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 14, 2014, 06:01:38 am
Up at 0500 cleaning the pool after a windy night. Then reading papers on line. Then a swim in pool followed by preparations for lunch. Back to the pool and reading Kindle while listening to some favourite classical discs. ( a secret passion Dear Readers)

Seems I lost track so lunch at 1530 . Prawn Risotto with salad and a wonderful bottle of Hardys The Riddle bubbles .

And now back into the pool with another glass of. Bliss!(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/13/55c17861faafbd2807997f18594265c8.jpg)

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Post by: goldfish on December 14, 2014, 06:16:28 am
It's a hard day's work, Gert.... but some poor soul has to do it!! Being Sunday I hope it was at least time and a half- if not double! That prawn risotto looks absolutely wonderful!! :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 14, 2014, 06:40:20 am
Nice to see you enjoying the weekend and hopping out of the pool to set the TMX going for a lovely lunch Gert. 
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Post by: Rotorchef on December 14, 2014, 07:46:05 am
Gert...... There is nothing I can say other than "I like your style!"

Trying to shake off a nasty cold that MrsRC2B seems to have lovingly shared with me. Hope things clear up prior to tomorrow otherwise my exam will be more miserable than I am already expecting.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2014, 09:01:47 am
The risotto looks lovely Gert and the read in the pool fantastic.
RC dose yourself up, and good luck for the exam.
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Post by: judydawn on December 14, 2014, 09:05:58 am
We always share with the one we love RC, get well soon.
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Post by: goldfish on December 14, 2014, 09:31:11 am
Good luck, RC!! I believe a good coating of Vicks Vapourub on your feet with good thick sox helps!! Try it! Can't do any harm!! :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2014, 12:58:35 pm
We'd like to let all our regular forum posters know that we have had an absolute influx of spammers today. As soon as one is deleted by the moderators another two pop up.
We have been doing our best to delete them before they spam on the forum but 2 of us need to sleep tonight and Denise is rather busy with other things.
So please be aware of this. Still report it of course but at the moment I am the only one receiving notifications and we are 3 hours behind the eastern side of Australia. I will check as soon as I get up.
Hopefully MM can do something to stop this. Please be patient with us all.  :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: obbie on December 14, 2014, 08:32:22 pm
hope you get of them Cookie.
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Post by: Katiej on December 15, 2014, 01:54:14 am
A big thank you to Denise, Judy & Chookie for getting rid of all the spam and for everything you do behind the scenes so we can enjoy this great forum, it's greatly appreciated! Those spammers are a nuisance.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2014, 02:39:18 am
They certainly were last night and late yesterday Katie. At a guess I would say at least 100 possibly more.
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Post by: obbie on December 15, 2014, 02:59:01 am
what a total waste of the moderators time...
Thankyou :) for what you do
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Post by: mcmich on December 15, 2014, 05:30:01 am
Thankyou moderators for all you do. I wonder why so many last night?
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2014, 06:09:48 am
I don't know Michele but it was lucky all 3 of us were home and available to spend the time on the problem. 

I had great plans for the grand-children today but they haven't stayed here for a while and they were just having fun running around outside, swinging from my palm trees  :-)), watching a swarm of butterflies and desperately wanting for them to land, taking it in turns to play a word game on my iPad and helping me wrap hampers.  They didn't even want to go to Subway for lunch so I defrosted meals from the freezer and had to round them up at 1.45 to go and visit Geoff.  A quick visit to him then down to the beach for a swim before returning home for an ice-cream in a cone (well 2 each actually) instead of the one I offered to buy them at the beach kiosk.  Outside again now and tonight I'm going to take them to look at the lights in various streets in the area.  A cheap day today :o
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Post by: Rotorchef on December 15, 2014, 06:46:43 am
Judydawn it sounds like your grand children have had a blast! Good for them.

Exam was as expected today but I got the mark that I needed..... Literally!

I must confess that there were no thick socks or Vicks vaporub involved but if this doesn't shift soon I could well be trying any and all suggestions..... ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on December 15, 2014, 07:04:59 am
Well done RC. Knew you,would nail it. Any jobs in the offing?

Gert
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Post by: Rotorchef on December 15, 2014, 07:39:01 am
Hey Gert :)  still got a few to do but all things are on track. As for work, there were a few things advertised that are exactly to sort of foot in the door that I would be looking for so that was good for confidence. I did manage to get a couple of extra qualifications completed that weren't in the original plans ;)

You keep posting pics of those cheese platters and glasses of wine I may well be looking for work nearer to you :D
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Post by: Bedlam on December 15, 2014, 08:16:27 am
Well done RC
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Post by: astarra on December 15, 2014, 08:20:16 am
Well done RC.  ;D

Thanks to the mods for keeping the spammers away  :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 15, 2014, 08:24:51 am
A fun day for you Judy ;D

Congrats RC.
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Post by: mab19 on December 15, 2014, 08:33:15 am
Well done RC :)
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Post by: obbie on December 15, 2014, 08:41:10 pm
well done RC :)
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Post by: droverjess on December 15, 2014, 09:00:12 pm
Thanks to the mods.

Get well RTC, well done and good luck, the lurgy takes ages to go.... But this week is better than last week.
DS also had it in London last week too, 3 days fever, then the cough..... Hoping we'll all be better by Xmas.

So glad the siege is over, but so sorry about the casualties.
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Post by: Rotorchef on December 15, 2014, 10:25:29 pm
Great job mods, it's never easy defending against spam or any other kind of denial of service attack.

DJ - sounds like something is doing the rounds in the UK my mum is pretty unwell with couching and sneezing and aching joints etc. I can't imagine the weather there is helping one bit either. Minus temps then warm spells then cold again. Needs a good long cold spell to kill all the bugs...... If that can hold off though until I return in January I would be most appreciative I am after all a cold weather creature. Yep moving to Brisbane, go figure :P
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 16, 2014, 12:33:57 am
RC and DJ I hoe you are both on the mend and feeling better.

Today I am taking the dog to the vet. We are going to have a talk about the youth in Asia. The little ankle bitter is 14 and hasn't been looking too well for a while.  He had some blood tests a fortnight ago and it sounds like he may have cancer.  :(

It is a bit sad but he was never a very endearing dog.  :-\
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Post by: obbie on December 16, 2014, 12:56:44 am
you have to do that sometimes Den :)
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Post by: gertbysea on December 16, 2014, 02:17:27 am
Hard job to do Den but your doggie will be welcome in doggie heaven even if he was not the most endearing . Elvis, Pitch, Louie will be there to meet him . Lots of our doggies will be there and it will all be fine. No pain no sickness .

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2014, 03:05:15 am
Congratulations RC.

DD it will still be hard. Even if they aren't endearing you kinda get attached to them.

Almost off to meet some forum members for lunch.
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Post by: Nikkit on December 16, 2014, 03:13:45 am
In for a minute to have a brag.
Miss 13 reaped the rewards of working hard in year 7 this year and came home with a swag of awards. And gift vouchers - $100 worth. We are so proud we matched the value and she is thrilled that she can go shopping after Christmas and has asked me to help her spend it all!!  ;D
So she got:
Principles Honours List
Excellence in Maths, English and Health
And is the Dux of Year 7.

If I don't get back in here before the fat man in the red suit comes - I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. May you all be blessed with wonderful friends, family and food at your table and enjoy the time together.
And bring on 2015, I feel it is going to be an absolute cracker of a year.  ;D ;D ;D

Nikki.xx
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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2014, 03:44:55 am
Well done Miss 13, you must be so proud of her.  Enjoy your Christmas festivities and happy spending in the new year girls.
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Post by: obbie on December 16, 2014, 03:50:52 am
well done to you DD Nikkit.

Can't wait for 2015.. ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on December 16, 2014, 04:14:39 am
Wonderful Nikkit.  Imagine a 13 year old girl excelling in maths and English. I was fearful they stopped teaching those subjects. Fantastic. Good luck to her next year. She is one smart chic who will get on in life.

All the best you you and your mob for a great 2015.

Gert
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Post by: Emme on December 16, 2014, 04:32:20 am
Big congratulations to your DD Nikkit, what a wonderful achievement.  I am sure she will have lots of fun spending her money after Christmas.  Well done!  All the best to you and your family for 2015
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Post by: mcmich on December 16, 2014, 04:53:21 am
Well done to your DD Nikkit.

Sorry to hear about your doggy DD.
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Nikkit - brag you jolly well should! That is fantastic news I bet you are only ever so slightly proud!

DD - that's a horrible day / conversation for you. I hope things turn out for the best.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 16, 2014, 07:30:05 am
Well done to your DD13 Nikkit.She is one clever cookie.
A Merry Christmas and a wonderful 2015 to you and your family.

DD so sorry to hear about your dog.Its a heartbreaking decision that all pet owners have to face.
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 16, 2014, 07:42:25 am
Nikkit Well done to your DD. You must be very proud.

Thanks everyone for your kind words.  It was not an easy decision but it was the best decision. On top of a heart murmer the Vet was pretty certain he had bowel cancer. There was no way to be certain without subjecting him to a plethora of tests and we decided that it was better to be kind to him.

We have had him for 10 years. He was DW's Aunts and we promised to look after him if anyting happened to her.  Thought we were pretty safe becuase Grandma was knocking at the door of 102 when she died. Unfortunately Aunty Jean passed away within about 6 weeks of her mother at a reasonably young 74. I think DW felt that she was letting her Aunt down.

I took him home and burried him next to the lime tree.
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Post by: mab19 on December 16, 2014, 08:12:59 am
Congratulations to your DD Nikkit, what a wonderful achievement.

DD, sorry to hear about your doggie. 
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 16, 2014, 08:31:41 am
Congratulations to DD Nikkit. Well deserved.
So sorry for your loss DD. He's in a better place x
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Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2014, 08:38:16 am
Nikkit you should be extremely proud of your daughter. That is really wonderful.


DD you have done the best thing.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 16, 2014, 08:41:46 am
DelightfulDen. Very hard decision but the right one for you all. No more pain for poor puppy and no doubt a great release for him . I would like to be buried by a lime tree. Daiquiris all around.

Gert
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 16, 2014, 09:08:28 am
Its such an excruciating decision to make, and terribly hard for the person who has to take pooch to the vet and back. You did very well to carry out Aunties wishes and I'm sure you will enjoy some memories of him when you squeeze a lime
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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2014, 09:56:06 am
Have heard from Katie's DH, after her op this afternoon he said she is alright but feeling a bit sore and tender.

All the best Katie, hopefully you'll sleep well tonight although hospitals are notoriously noisy.  xxxx
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Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2014, 10:54:36 am
Thinking of you Katie.  Take lots of care.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 16, 2014, 11:11:38 am
Thank you for sharing Judy. Was wondering how Katie was doing. All the best Katie x
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 16, 2014, 11:51:20 am
Speedy recovery Katie :-* :-*
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Post by: Bedlam on December 16, 2014, 12:29:33 pm
Well done to you DD Nikkit, shout it loud it's the sort of news we all like to hear.
Always sad to lose a pet but worse to watch them suffer.  Sorry for your loss DD and DW
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Post by: droverjess on December 16, 2014, 05:44:18 pm
Great stuff Nikkit, sad stuff DD sorry to hear that.

Been out to lunch with DH, and picked up a few things we needed when out. Home now and exhausted again. Been a good half day though.

 ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on December 16, 2014, 07:21:34 pm
Had lunch out in Bendigo yesterday. Both had a pork dish.  The cooking and presentation of the crackling was different and interesting.  Pin wheels. Spok to chef and will give them a try.  Let you know how they go. (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/16/24cd84d2993d5c622e475413d1cf8ca7.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 16, 2014, 07:36:54 pm
It looks delicious Chookie.Love the presentation especially the pinwheel crackling.I look forward to seeing yours  ;D
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Post by: obbie on December 16, 2014, 08:01:28 pm
great idea for crackling
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Post by: mcmich on December 16, 2014, 08:03:09 pm
All the best Katie.

Lunch looks lovely Chookie.
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Post by: Katiej on December 16, 2014, 09:27:21 pm
Morning everyone. Your lunch looks lovely Chookie.

Thanks for the well wishes. I managed to sleep a bit last night, but not much. I'm doing ok after the surgery, it only hurts when I move! Waiting for visit from the surgeon now. My blood pressure is a little low and I'm only allowed fluids for now, so I'm not confident I'll be heading home today.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 16, 2014, 09:45:14 pm
If you can take a day to rest tn hosp then take advantage but then get the hell out of there.  No place better  to pick up a nasty than a hospital.

I bet you are happy it is all over and done with.

Don't  move,and take all the drugs. You will be ok in a day or two.

Gert

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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 16, 2014, 09:47:23 pm
Great to hear from you Katie. :-* :-*
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Post by: Emme on December 16, 2014, 09:54:50 pm
Katie, so good to hear from you and that the operation is behind you.  Rest up and hoping you heal quickly.  Take care  :-* :-*
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Post by: droverjess on December 16, 2014, 10:41:43 pm
Good to near from you Katie, take it easy and be home soon.  ;D

DH and I went out to lunch today. We are still recovering from the lurgy but an outing was fun. Collected various things and got some groceries on the way home. DD and DS coming soon for a few days, but not overlapping this time.

Tonight we watched a funny movie on amazon prime on our 30 day free trial.
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Post by: astarra on December 16, 2014, 10:47:51 pm
Get well soon Katie.  :-* Glad the surgery is over.

I am just having a proud mummy moment - just had a call from the school to say both my school girls are up for an award in the final assembly tomorrow.... 8) 8) 8) (I have no idea what for, and they have no idea they are even getting one!) ;D
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Post by: obbie on December 16, 2014, 10:48:34 pm
Take care Katie, rest up. :)
Painfull I know, but it does help.
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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2014, 11:04:12 pm
Nice to hear from you Katie, it's not surprising it's painful to move - you did have a few things done to you.  You must be starving if you're only allowed fluids, hopefully the surgeon's visit will bring good news but another day in hospital will probably be the go.  Nice to see you are now able to communicate with the outside world. Take care  :-* :-*

Lovely surprise for all of you then astarra.

How nice you and DH could have a meal out DJ, that alone has to make you feel better - being out and about and not having to cook as well.
Enjoy the kids' visit.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on December 16, 2014, 11:09:22 pm
Good to hear  all went well Katie and hope you will soon be pain free. Richard will take good care of you when you  go home ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on December 16, 2014, 11:28:24 pm
DJ, nice to get out.  In my head I imagined blue sky, warm etc but then remembered where you are. Hopefully pleasant weather for you. Rug up. X
Astarra, how exciting.  How many do of your girls at school?

Good to see you posting Katie, onwards and upwards and you will soon be feeling better.  I reckon you need to think a week ahead , pop a note in your diary to see how you feel then, rather than each day.  It all takes time and just don't move!
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 17, 2014, 01:12:34 am
Rest up and look after your self Katie. 
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Post by: judydawn on December 17, 2014, 02:38:47 am
Richard texted, Katie is home resting now.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 17, 2014, 03:43:41 am
Just catching up .  Lots of good news.  Congrats to all the girls doing so well at school.
Katie rest up.  Get Richard to spoil you.
DD,  sorry to hear about your dog.
We have been over to near Dalesford today to pick up our Xmas ham.
Made Ciabatta, 2 loaves of SD Swiss Grain bread. Now baking Cantucci and later coconut Macaroons.  If time , will have a go at the rolled pork rind.  Also need to make some Lemon Bliss balls.
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Post by: mab19 on December 17, 2014, 03:51:34 am
Good to hear you are home Katie.  Take care.

DJ, nice that you were able to get out and about for ashort while.

Nikkit and astarra congratulations to your DD's.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 17, 2014, 07:26:15 am
Great to hear you are home Katie.Take care and rest up :-*

You must be a proud Mum Astarra.Clever little girls.

So pleased that you had a day out DJ.Enjoy the kids visits.
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Post by: Emme on December 17, 2014, 07:55:17 am
Katie, so pleased to hear you are home, take things easy. I am sure Richard will look after you very well.

Astarra, your daughters have done very well, no wonder you are a proud Mum :)

DJ, glad you both were able to go out, a lovely change for you  :-*

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Post by: deedub on December 17, 2014, 09:04:00 am
Sorry to hear you were in hospital Katie, hope you have a swift recovery.
Day off today, it's 8pm and I can finally put my feet up! Tradies came over at 8am to fix roof, school dropoff, essential trip to the wine shop (it is the festive season after all), quick coffee with friends, Xmas shopping, grocery shopping, home to wrap presents, pick up kids & take them to dentist, home again for 1/2 hour then off to their music concert, home to wrap more pressies and unpack shopping, made dinner, dishes, put bins out and now ready for a glass of as Gert says!
Almost forgot the 2 loads of washing.... you can see why I don't get on here much 😛
Back to work tomorrow, counting down until Xmas eve when I'm holidays for 2 weeks yay!
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Post by: Katiej on December 17, 2014, 09:28:00 am
DD I'm sorry about your dog. It's a hard decision to make.

Good news Astarra, you must be proud and your girls will be surprised when they receive their awards.

It's nice to hear from you Deedub, you've certainly been busy.

Thanks everyone for your well wishes. I'm home now and have had a sleep and something to eat. Richard is looking after me. The surgery went well, although she had to make a larger incision in my tummy to remove the growth than she was planning. My tummy is very sore and it hurts to move. The growth was a tumour, but she doesn't think it was anything nasty (but it's been set to pathology). She wasn't able to do one of the procedures she was planning as she found other issues. I have to see her again after Xmas when she wants to discuss whether I'll should have a hysterectomy next year (and the way I feel now, she can stick that!).
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 17, 2014, 09:37:34 am
thats no good Katie, but do as the doctor says. Take it easy and put your feet up  :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 17, 2014, 09:41:31 am
Glad you are home Katie. Mixed news but don't concern yourself with that just yet. Concentrate on resting and letting Richard spoil you. The rest will happen in the fullness of time.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 17, 2014, 10:37:56 am
Great to hear you are home Katie.Just concentrate on the now and take care :-* :-*
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Post by: Bedlam on December 17, 2014, 11:20:50 am
Agree with CC concentrate on recovering now. Big hugs X
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Post by: cookie1 on December 17, 2014, 01:35:11 pm
Take care Katie. Rest up and do as you need to do. I'm positive Richard is a super carer.
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Post by: droverjess on December 17, 2014, 02:12:38 pm
Good to hear your update Katie, sorry it was so mixed. Just take it really easy... Not easy to do I know especially when the pain eases, which it will soon

Been to post a parcel, few miles away to post office, and buy eggs, and made lunch.
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Post by: obbie on December 17, 2014, 08:52:12 pm
Take care Katie.

Hows the work going Jess, any photos

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Post by: goldfish on December 17, 2014, 10:12:56 pm
Katie - all the very best for a verrry speedy recovery.  Do rest up and don't try to hurry things along! Your DH will be taking great care of you! :)
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Post by: astarra on December 18, 2014, 02:26:54 am
Rest up Katie  :-*

Well, been sitting in the school assembly all morning, Miss 8 got an award for consistently doing her best and achieving great results, Miss 5 was for getting the highest marks ever at the school for Kinder level reading and writing   ;D ;D 8)
One very happy mummy here
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Post by: gertbysea on December 18, 2014, 02:37:46 am
Astarra I have been making your wonderful bread.

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Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on December 18, 2014, 04:30:26 am
Astarra that is wonderful. Congratulations on being the Mummy of such clever young ladies.
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Post by: mcmich on December 18, 2014, 07:20:11 am
Congratulations to your girls Astarra.  :D

Katie, glad you are home and DH is looking after you. Don't concern yourself about the follow-up until you get there. After this op a hyster will be a walk in the park. Best thing I ever did.
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Post by: mcmich on December 18, 2014, 08:28:19 am
I'm really enjoying some American youtube at the moment. I've watched a few tours of New York City for Christmas - Unbelievable.

I've never been to America and love seeing the Christmas spirit in other countries. I also follow a few youtube channels in Scandinavia and England, just beautiful to see the snow.

Having said that CC and DJ often post lovely snow falls pics on the forum.
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Post by: jeninwa on December 18, 2014, 08:40:39 am
Congratulations to Astarra  and her very clever little girls.  Pleased to hear you are home Katie and being very well looked after.
I've just been out for lunch again,  4 days in a row, had a phone call from Dh while I was there to tell me his plan was on time and they would be boarding soon.  oooops I thought he was coming home tomorrow night.😎😍😎
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Post by: judydawn on December 18, 2014, 08:58:01 am
That's great astarra, congratulations to both girls.

 :D :D Jenny, don't own up to your mistake  :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 18, 2014, 09:49:22 am
Oh Jenny.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 18, 2014, 10:29:36 am
That made me laugh Jenny!
Katie, I hope you are resting up and starting to feel better.
Astarra, congratulations to your girls - it's lovely watching their faces when your children receive an award.
We had a visit from a special visitor today. Matilda has been hand reared and had her first visit to the bush today
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I'm pleased because I've finished booking our holiday to Kangaroo Island, made some fudge, done the kids book orders, booked them into Vacswim, did the supermarket shopping, and done the last of the Christmas shopping. Tomorrow I can just relax after I've been to the gym and do some cooking or just read a book....
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Post by: judydawn on December 18, 2014, 10:52:57 am
She is beautiful Sue.  What a productive day you had, I need a rest just reading what you did today.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 18, 2014, 11:05:07 am
What a lovely photo of Matilda. ;D
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Post by: Katj on December 18, 2014, 12:19:25 pm
Jenny, so funny. Party time had to end sometime I guess.
Sue what an adorable little girl. That photo has made my day. I wasted a lot of the morning in a major traffic  jam on the freeway in Perth. I managed to get off an exit and find an alternate way home, however so did a lot of other people have same idea. Grrrr!
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Post by: Bedlam on December 18, 2014, 12:24:33 pm
So cute sue, what a lovely visitor.
Oh dear Jen, glad he let you know he was on time!
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Post by: jeninwa on December 18, 2014, 11:23:06 pm
Love the photo SE she is beautiful.
Dh thought it was funny too,  its nice to have him home after his sailing adventure.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on December 18, 2014, 11:27:30 pm
That cuddly koala just stole the show. Utterly adorable  :-*

Hehehe Jen  :D

Picked up DD1 from airport at midnight last night. She is home until Boxing Day and then flies to bali with some girlfriends. We're all together now, which is a wonderful feeling  ;D
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Post by: astarra on December 19, 2014, 12:00:17 am
Oh Jen, thanks for the chuckle  ;D

Matilda is simply gorgeous, ES, thanks for sharing.  :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on December 19, 2014, 01:52:35 am
ES Matilda is so beautiful. CP that must feel really wonderful having everyone home for a bit.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 19, 2014, 09:48:05 am
ES,  Matilda is beautiful.  Thanks for the photo.  We have just seen the baby wombat again.  Growing very slowly. 
Today I put the winter Woolies away and took out the Summer clothes.  I feel very virtuous as I filled 5 large black rubbish bags for the charity shops. I have also packed a case to grab if we have to leave because of fires.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 19, 2014, 09:50:12 am
Matilda is beautiful ES.
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2014, 09:50:54 am
Nothing like being prepared Chookie and it looks like you'll be doing some new clothes shopping before winter comes around again.
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Post by: chrissa on December 19, 2014, 09:56:20 am
Just catching up on this thread now, since Im not supposed to walk around much, I've got my ipad and I'm catching up on everything.

DD, I'm so sorry to hear about your dog.  Really. It's  the kindest thing you can do for the poor little dog but then again, it's an awful thing,to have to do.  I lost my little dog earlier this year and I still miss her every day.

Katiej, I didn't realise you had had surgery, sorry.  I hope everything is ok now.  Take care.
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Post by: gertbysea on December 19, 2014, 11:14:30 am
Stay safe Chookie and ES what a wonderful photo.

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on December 20, 2014, 08:18:41 pm
Finally went food shopping with DD after 2 1/2 weeks ill. Beginning to feel a bit better after given AB yesterday but crashed after supper and back in bed now.  ;D Bliss.
Covered a turkey breast with bacon and bay leaves and string to roast tomorrow. Never roasted just a breast before. DD is not here on Christmas Day so we needed a festive roast dinner. DS will be very happy with any leftovers when he arrives, although we're cooking a big ham the evening he arrives and we have family coming over.  ;D



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Post by: Emme on December 20, 2014, 09:34:03 pm
ES, what a lovely photo of Matilda, thankyou for posting  :)

CP, enjoy your time together with family

Chookie, hopefully the case won't be needed this summer.  Take care
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Post by: maddy on December 21, 2014, 01:13:59 am
Matilda is so gorgeous...aren't we so lucky to have such beautiful creatures in our country   :)

Hope you've all been well, & have christmas plans under control.
I don't know where to start really.

I nearly killed my cat using flea powder  :o
Our border collie had an operation on a travelled grass seed & ear thing, then went missing for 24hrs....found him though...easy to see a find a dog with a big cone on his head.
DS completed his primary schooling, had lots of celebrations & won the sports award.
DD has been selected for a young scholarship program through Melbourne Uni...if she gets the required atar needed, she is guaranteed a placement & subsidies.
For the first time in a while, hubby has completed the hay season without losing any because of the weather gods!  Mother Nature has looked after us for a change.  He will now have the luxury of time off over the holidays  :) this is rare.
My candle sideline is travelling well and parties are being requested...that wasn't my plans, but will run with it.

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I have 7 cupcake candles to make for tomorrow, last delivery of melts to a  store, then the wax pot turns off!!

We've had 2 weeks of too much celebrations & really look forward to my Mum having Christmas for a change this year.
My ideal on the  day would be slothing in my dressing gown & eating toast  ;)
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Post by: obbie on December 21, 2014, 02:59:08 am
lovely Maddy
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Post by: Katj on December 21, 2014, 04:07:07 am
Mandy your candles and displays are truly exquisite! :)
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Post by: jeninwa on December 21, 2014, 04:14:04 am
Mandy love love love your candle displays.
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Post by: goldfish on December 21, 2014, 04:51:40 am
Maddy, those are truly beautiful - and unique!  Will you be eventually selling online . . .?? :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 21, 2014, 06:12:00 am
They look very nice Maddy. Beats lots of the ones you see in the shops.

We had friends round this morning for the exchange of Christmas gifts, coffee, food and a lovely chat.
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 21, 2014, 06:56:34 am
Looks amazing Maddy.

We have spent the day ironing and are getting ready to pack the car.  Up to Perth tonight, then we drive the 12 or so hours to Newman tomorrow to spend Christmas with DD.

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Post by: judydawn on December 21, 2014, 07:16:48 am
Beautiful maddy, I can see how your candle business keeps you so busy - the cupcakes and cake slices are my favourites.

Caught up with and exchanged pressies with Katie and Richard today. She's looking well although not moving the best yet.  Onto Morpeth, 2 sets of visitors today and Geoff's new remote is now chained to his bedside cupboard.
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Post by: jeninwa on December 21, 2014, 07:26:43 am
Don't envy you driving to Newman, we had done that trip a quite a few times. Enjoy your christmas  with you family.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 21, 2014, 10:59:34 am
Drive safely DD. Be thankful it is Newman and not Kalumburu. That's is too far.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 21, 2014, 01:49:58 pm
Fantastic display of your candles Maddy.Very professional and truly beautiful 8)

Have a safe road trip DD.Enjoy your Christmas at your DD's.

Good to know Katie is looking well Judy.Great news Geoff's remote is firmly by his bedside now.
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Post by: droverjess on December 21, 2014, 03:55:46 pm
Just had a roast turkey dinner with DD, first of our big family meals. She is only here until Tuesday first thing then back at work for two days.
DH now asleep on the sofa! Fore is on and show jumping on the TV.
Amazing candles Maddy, we are very impressed, seems ideal for you. Glad hay made, what a relief!
Glad you are making progress Katie, take it easy.
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Post by: dede on December 21, 2014, 11:51:59 pm
Hi all, I have been flat out the last few days getting prepared for camping with the family. With 5 kids and having to take 7 birds with me I have had my work cut out for me. But I'm really looking forward to getting away to the privacy of my parents farm, camped beside a beautiful big dam where the kids can fish and kayak and the adults can sit back and relax.
Off to the doctor shortly because I have a stitch in my head still that was missed and it's stuck. I have tried to pull it out myself but with no luck and lots of ouchies.
Hopefully the doctor can remove it easy.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful day.
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Post by: judydawn on December 21, 2014, 11:56:16 pm
That sounds wonderful Mandi, relax and enjoy your camping holiday.
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Post by: obbie on December 22, 2014, 12:04:12 am
take care Mandi
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Post by: Bedlam on December 22, 2014, 12:14:31 am
What a lovely way to spend Christmas, does that mean the caravan is functional now?
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Post by: dede on December 22, 2014, 04:23:45 am
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What a lovely way to spend Christmas, does that mean the caravan is functional now?

Ha ha ha Bedlam I wish :). We in tents this year lol. Fingers crossed next year for the caravan. It's a massive job and I haven't been near it for the last 3 or 4 months. There is many hours left yet to finish it. But I will I promise.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 22, 2014, 07:51:05 am
Enjoy the camping dede. I'm sure you found that the doctor had no trouble with the stitch. I had one once and was scared my head would fall off if I pulled to hard. He just went 'wizz' and it was done.
Relax and enjoy nature.
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Post by: Bedlam on December 22, 2014, 02:00:49 pm
We have lots of happy tenting memories, it will be fun. Merry Christmas x
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Post by: Katj on December 27, 2014, 12:51:54 am
Just done my  5 km walk by the river. Good to see so many people out and about exercising.
Now for the couch!
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Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2014, 04:46:30 am
We hit the shops. We were there early but didn't really buy a lot. Then home to goof off.
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Post by: mcmich on December 27, 2014, 04:49:31 am
Happy camping dede.  :D

I went to the sales at Kotara today, was there early and bought lots.  :-X
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Post by: mcmich on December 27, 2014, 08:10:58 am
I'm packing for our trip to Shell Harbour. On one hand I want to do minimalist on the other hand this will be my last Motel stay,
I want to look good for DH and not wear the same dress every night. I'm going to pack everything - my last chance before we do camping.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2014, 08:44:15 am
You will be pleasantly surprised what you will fit in the van Mich. Enjoy your last motel holiday.
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Post by: obbie on December 27, 2014, 09:46:09 am
Enjoy it Michelle, then camping holidays :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2014, 11:18:05 am
I thought I would peek in on the forum. This has never happened to me before. All by myself except for heaps of guests.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 27, 2014, 04:58:56 pm
The forum has been fairly quiet these past few days Cookie.I reckon members are cooked out :D :D :D
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Post by: obbie on December 27, 2014, 09:24:39 pm
lazing around.
yesterday not many members on at all.
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Post by: droverjess on December 29, 2014, 06:59:36 pm
Moving between the bed and the sofa, such a busy day!  ;)
Hoping the different AB will do the trick this time.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 30, 2014, 03:51:55 am
Getting ready for DS and family.  They will stay 2 or 3 nights. Having a break and looking at the Forum.
Made Mango Fluff and Isi's light Coffee Cream. Sweets fixed for next few days.
Made 6 grain bread rolls in 35 minutes.  Will be doing this more often. The cooking part 15 minutes, 20 minutes mixing and rising.

Maddy,  love the Candles.
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Post by: troupie on December 30, 2014, 05:31:30 am
35 mins. that's great ACW, I will have to try them because we keep running out of bread with guests and I even used the breadmaker yesterday so it could be doing its thing while I was doing other things; haven't used it since getting thermie 4 ys ago.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 30, 2014, 05:45:05 am
Quote from: troupie on December 30, 2014, 05:31:30 am
35 mins. that's great ACW, I will have to try them because we keep running out of bread with guests and I even used the breadmaker yesterday so it could be doing its thing while I was doing other things; haven't used it since getting thermie 4 ys ago.

Will post recipe and method. I only make 6 as I cook them in AF.  But could make 12 in same time if cooking them in the oven.
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Post by: troupie on December 30, 2014, 05:49:06 am
Thanks, looking forward to it.
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Post by: judydawn on December 30, 2014, 08:15:32 am
Out to lunch with the family for GD's 10th birthday followed by the movie Night at the Museum 3.  Lovely day.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 30, 2014, 09:03:45 am
We took the boys to blueberry and strawberry farms today. They had a ball picking their own fruit....and tasting them.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on December 30, 2014, 10:11:20 am
We took the kids on a picnic today to the Belair National Park. I'm glad we took umbrellas as we got rained on a couple of times. Didn't worry the kids or the ducks though. Hard to believe that the forecast is 42C in just a couple of days time as I got rained out at the park yesterday morning too
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Post by: cookie1 on December 30, 2014, 11:17:14 am
It sounds like several people had lovely days. Just what school holidays are for. Nice Mums.
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Post by: droverjess on December 30, 2014, 02:15:54 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on December 30, 2014, 03:51:55 am

Made 6 grain bread rolls in 35 minutes.  Will be doing this more often. The cooking part 15 minutes, 20 minutes mixing and rising.


Recipe please xx
Happy new year
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Post by: obbie on December 30, 2014, 08:59:00 pm
Relaxing here, baking for kids. :)
love just staying home.
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Post by: Katj on December 31, 2014, 12:43:10 am
Going to pick up 2 of the GK's and have them overnight.  DD & SIL are going to a NYE party, taking baby with them.
Looking forward to a fun day with the kids 4 and 2 yo.
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Post by: mab19 on December 31, 2014, 04:00:32 am
A little bit of shopping this morning and then a friend came for lunch.
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Post by: Katiej on December 31, 2014, 05:00:25 am
Today we went for a drive in the Adelaide hills and had lunch at a lovely pub.
DH was happy as he got to give the new car a workout and I was happy as for the first time in 2 weeks since my surgery I managed to put on a pair of jeans (I've been living in stretchy pants or pj's). Home now and tired (and back in stretchy pants!)
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Post by: mcmich on December 31, 2014, 06:12:35 am
When we were at The Blow Hole today, DH and myself were in line behind a couple of Asian tourists. They were buying 4 cans of coke. They went to pay with a card and the kiosk only accepted cash. The gentleman pulled out the biggest wad of American dollars which again were declined. DH stepped up to the counter and offered to pay and just a few seconds later a supervisor came over and said Happy New Year, the cola is on the house.
I thought that was so lovely and showed our Aussie spirit.  :D
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Post by: obbie on December 31, 2014, 07:11:48 am
lovely Michelle. :)
there are a few things that make our day special for others

good karma
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Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2014, 08:04:41 am
Mich how lovely of you and your DH.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 31, 2014, 09:12:33 am
What a lovely gesture Michelle.True Aussie hospitality.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2014, 11:02:47 am
Katie you must have felt like royalty being able to put your jeans on. What sort of car is the new one?
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Post by: mcmich on December 31, 2014, 11:15:35 am
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Mich how lovely of you and your DH.

Well not DH but the kiosk supervisor was very nice.
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Post by: judydawn on December 31, 2014, 11:28:48 am
Your DH offered to pay before the supervisor stepped in though Michele so hats off to him for that gesture.

Glad to hear you were able to wear normal clothes for the first time Katie, a nice day for a trip to the hills.
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Post by: Katj on December 31, 2014, 12:16:27 pm
Yeah, if more people did random acts of kindness like yourselves and the supervisor, the world would be a better place.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 31, 2014, 12:50:35 pm
I went shopping this morning to buy a birthday present for a friend.It was very cold out there and driving home in the car the alarm for freezing conditions kept going off. :-)) When I got home I made soup :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on December 31, 2014, 02:33:21 pm
I don't blame you Denise!
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Post by: droverjess on December 31, 2014, 07:22:13 pm
Hopy new year to a everyone down under.
Hold on CC the thaw is coming, it arrived here this morning.
Am in bed early still fighting lurgy, grrrr.
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Post by: mcmich on December 31, 2014, 08:17:08 pm
Soup is always good in winter.  :D

Hope you can shake that bug off DJ.
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Post by: obbie on December 31, 2014, 09:05:37 pm
take care DJ :)
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Post by: mab19 on December 31, 2014, 11:21:45 pm
DJ, I hope this bug clears up soon it's been hanging on for far too long.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 01, 2015, 11:08:39 am
Get well soon DJ.

CC I didn't know cars had alarms for freezing conditions. My learning for today. Thanks.
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Post by: jo_nz on January 04, 2015, 05:22:40 am
Just having a quick read of the forum after a couple of weeks away.
The TMX has been for it's first holiday in the caravan- we left Boxing Day and got back today. It was such a lovely relaxed holiday. Only went about an hour away, spending three nights in Otaki beach, and then the rest of the time at Foxton beach (where the caravan is staying and we will visit it there - just no room here, and having to build a ramp each time we want to get it in/out of the driveway is no fun! )
Got home to a stinky freezer which had to be emptied (fortunately rubbish day is tomorrow). DH had put the Xmas ham bone and remains in the freezer to make soup with, but sadly the bone didn't really fit and the freezer was slightly open all that time. Well, that's one way to clean out the stray items from the back of the freezer!
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Post by: obbie on January 04, 2015, 07:19:13 am
glad you had a great break Jo :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 04, 2015, 07:32:18 am
Yuk Jo. What a horrid thing to come home to.  :P
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Post by: judydawn on January 04, 2015, 08:22:50 am
Sounds like you had fun Jo.  That is, until you arrived home! 
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 04, 2015, 09:20:31 am
That reminds me I have a ham bone in the fridge I was going to make lea and ham soup with. I wonder if that's gone off too  ???
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Been lazing on the city cat with MrsRC2B today, now just chilling out at the Gabba watching the Big Bash...... Excellent way to spend the day!
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 04, 2015, 10:37:27 am
Oh no Jo. Yuck. At least you had a lovely holiday. You will probably use the caravan more now that it is already parked and set up at its destination. A lot of people do that down here from now until Easter as the popular holiday spots are a comfy 30min drive from home. Some people go down for weekends and work during the week, making it feel like there holidays are longer.

Today I cleaned out the children's wardrobes to make way for their new Christmas toys. Who would have thought such little people could be such large hoarders of junk!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 04, 2015, 01:30:20 pm
A shame about the freezer Jo but it sounds as though you had a great holiday ;D

I bet it felt good cleaning out the kids rubbish Kimmy. :D
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Post by: Bedlam on January 04, 2015, 01:43:41 pm
You poor thing Jo.  My DS accidentally switched off the in laws fridge at their holiday home once, they found it a couple of weeks later. It smelt putrid.
Caravan parked sounds wonderful.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 04, 2015, 07:39:56 pm
Jo, we used to spend our holidays at Waitarere and occasionally go up to Foxton.  I guess the whole area has changed now.  Do they still have the big market gardens at Otaki?  It was so hard to drive past all the roadside shops and not go mad buying alll the wonderful fresh produce that was on sale.

What a b***er about your freezer, hope the smell didn't go through your house.

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Post by: droverjess on January 04, 2015, 08:39:16 pm
How horrible Jo, I can just imagine. Glad the hols were good though.

I managed to bake today and hope I am finally turning a corner from the lurgy but being careful. Only 2 more doses of double dose AB then I hope I will really start to pick up.  Sorting out a bit of unpacking as well in boot room and elsewhere. DH hung up a cupboard on the cloakroom wall and fixed all the coat hooks in the boot room. What would normally take me a day to,sort out I have planned to do over four days this week. When I need to stop I do.
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Post by: jo_nz on January 04, 2015, 08:40:57 pm
Otaki is now quite known for it's outlet stores along the main road - good shopping but a pain for traffic! They do have a bit of a market but not that much. We mostly go to a garden in Levin to get our fruit and vege - but that's where mum is now, so it's near her and we know it. There are quite possibly plenty of others that I haven't discovered. On the way home yesterday we stopped at one just out of otaki that we used to go to often (probably 20+ years ago), and we were not impressed at all. Not great produce or prices. Felt we would have been better off at the supermarket!
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Post by: mcmich on January 05, 2015, 01:21:57 am
Very excited, stepdaughter Julie and her husband Tom have just welcomed Aria Gwen into the world. Both mum and baby are doing well.  ;D 4.3kgs and 52cm long.
Julie is still in birthing suite and will let us know they can have visitors. Will post a photo as soon as I have one.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2015, 01:38:02 am
Congratulations to all concerned, bet you can't wait to see her Michele.

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Post by: Katiej on January 05, 2015, 01:38:58 am
How wonderful Michele, congratulations!
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Post by: mcmich on January 05, 2015, 01:40:51 am
Thankyou. DH can't wipe the smile off his face. Just waiting for the word now that we can visit.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2015, 02:46:05 am
Shopping to stock up the fridge - mainly the vegie crisper.  First shop since before Christmas Day.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 05, 2015, 02:56:26 am
Exciting news Mich. (http://dl.glitter-graphics.net/pub/1662/1662381lobrvjvd7q.jpg) (http://www.glitter-graphics.com)
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Post by: droverjess on January 05, 2015, 05:49:06 am
Wonderful news mcmich, congrats all round  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 05, 2015, 06:24:56 am
Thankyou Cookie and DJ.  :D  I've decided to wait until tomorrow to visit. There will be the 2 sets of grandparents (I don't want to step over the line), my other 2 stepdaughters and Julie's best friend visiting and that's just who I know, possibly others.
I hope DH sends me a photo. It will give me a chance to cook some meals for their freezer too.
I'm in the lucky position that I'm back at work tomorrow and will be able to visit every day in my meal break.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 05, 2015, 07:15:49 am
What wonderful news Michele.Congratulations to the family :-*
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Post by: obbie on January 05, 2015, 07:16:09 am
Great news Michelle :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2015, 07:18:06 am
You've probably read the situation well Michele but I'm sure DH will tell you that the new Mum was disappointed you've held off until tomorrow.  You're a great step-Mum and Julie will appreciate the meals.
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Post by: Bedlam on January 05, 2015, 07:41:32 am
How exciting Mich, congratulations to you all.
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Post by: Katj on January 05, 2015, 07:46:11 am
Congratulations  to you and your family Michele. Nothing like a new born baby to bring joy to everyone's life. Enjoy your new little GD. :D
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Post by: Emme on January 05, 2015, 08:15:09 am
What wonderful news Michelle, Congratulations to the family.   :) 
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 05, 2015, 08:20:39 am
Wonderful news Michele. Congratulations nana mich.
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Post by: mcmich on January 05, 2015, 08:34:39 am
Thankyou everyone.  :D Kimmy, I am going to be Nana Mich.  :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 05, 2015, 08:46:44 am
😊😊😊it has a lovely sound to it.....nana mich 😊
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 05, 2015, 08:54:58 am
Lucky lady - congratulations and much happiness x
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Post by: cookie1 on January 05, 2015, 08:55:22 am
It certainly does.
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Post by: astarra on January 05, 2015, 09:15:19 am
Oh congrats nana Mich.  8)
cant wait to see the pics.
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Congratulations s Mich :) Such wonderful news for you all :)
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Post by: goldfish on January 05, 2015, 09:55:58 am
Congratulations, Mitch!! Wonderful news!! All the best to all the family!! :)
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 05, 2015, 10:46:07 am
Lovely news nana. Congratulations
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 05, 2015, 12:59:19 pm
That's wonderful news, Congratulations Michelle.
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Post by: jeninwa on January 05, 2015, 02:04:46 pm
Congratulations nana Mich, looking forward to seeing a pic of the new baby.
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Post by: droverjess on January 05, 2015, 08:59:57 pm
Nothing very exciting but first day back at work part time in the office since the lurgy struck on 03/12.
 Progress, hooray!  ;D
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Post by: obbie on January 05, 2015, 09:05:29 pm
that's still good Jess. after 1 month.

relaxing, swimming, walking along the beach, eating. having fun before reality next week.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 05, 2015, 09:24:54 pm
Great news that you felt like working today DJ.
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Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2015, 12:29:12 am
Good to hear DJ, a month is a long time to be ill. 
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Post by: cookie1 on January 06, 2015, 03:43:20 am
Yeah DJ. That is indeed a massive improvement.
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Post by: mcmich on January 06, 2015, 06:16:35 am
Glad you're on the mend DJ.  :D

Visiting our beautiful little granddaughter. Actually there is nothing little about her at 9lb 10oz.  ;D

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Post by: Katiej on January 06, 2015, 06:30:04 am
She's beautiful Michele. Enjoy your visit and all the cuddles.

Glad you're feeling better DJ.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 06, 2015, 06:36:38 am
9lb 10 a big fat hen (thats what I weighed too  :D)

Absolutely beautiful Mich, a lot of fun times and smiles ahead x
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Post by: Katj on January 06, 2015, 06:59:07 am
Very Precious bundle Michele.
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Post by: droverjess on January 06, 2015, 07:18:35 am
Thanks everyone and what a wonderful baby... Hope her mum isn't too sore!
I think many happy times ahead for the grandparents... And we look forward to hearing about it on here.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 06, 2015, 07:28:04 am
She's gorgeous Michele.Enjoy these moments.

Quote from: CreamPuff63 on January 06, 2015, 06:36:38 am
9lb 10 a big fat hen (thats what I weighed too  :D

Me too CP. :D :D
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Post by: mcmich on January 06, 2015, 07:31:09 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 06, 2015, 07:28:04 am
She's gorgeous Michele.Enjoy these moments.

Quote from: CreamPuff63 on January 06, 2015, 06:36:38 am
9lb 10 a big fat hen (thats what I weighed too  :D

Me too CP. :D :D

Well looks like 9lb 10oz is quite fashionable - your poor mums probably did it a-la-natural. At least DSD had a caeser.
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Post by: Emme on January 06, 2015, 07:43:48 am
Michele, your grand daughter is beautiful.   :)

DJ, glad you are feeling better, take care  :-*
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Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2015, 08:29:08 am
So gorgeous Michele, thanks for sharing your joy with us.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 06, 2015, 10:42:19 am
She's beautiful Michele.
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Post by: djinni373 on January 06, 2015, 11:19:31 am
Congratulations Michele. She is totally gorgeous. How wonderful, you must be thrilled to bits. Haha I can see by your new avatar that you are ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on January 06, 2015, 12:30:11 pm
What a precious bundle, absolutely perfect.  Lucky you.
Both my girls were 9lb 4 something to adore! All natural...ow.
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 06, 2015, 01:14:06 pm
We drove to Margaret River today to escape the heat. It was forecast for 41 at  home and Margs was only 27. We looked at  a venue for DD's wedding, popped in and said hello to her future MIL and bought some win on the way home.
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Post by: obbie on January 06, 2015, 08:50:07 pm
lovely photo of bub Michelle :)
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Post by: mab19 on January 06, 2015, 10:32:50 pm
Congratulations Michelle, she is beautiful.  My second child weighed 9lb 9oz when born, they look so grown up when you first see them. :)

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Post by: jeninwa on January 07, 2015, 04:03:43 am
Lovely photo Michelle, she is gorgeous.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 07, 2015, 04:06:57 am
Mich she is adorable.
DD I think it was a good idea to visit Margaret River.
Ladies all these 9lb babies.  ;D I was 4lb something. It is obvious birth weight means nothing in later life.  ;D :D :D ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 07, 2015, 07:08:52 am
Blimey Cookie you were a tiny baby. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 07, 2015, 07:28:42 am
I was prem CC. Things have changed now. I have all grown up......and out......and all over the place.  ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 07, 2015, 08:27:38 am
My second child was 10lbs 7 ounces......and all natural. Never been game to go back for a third 😁
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 07, 2015, 09:10:51 am
LOL  :D :D
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Post by: Bedlam on January 07, 2015, 09:34:20 am
Can't blame you for that Kimmy, phew.   Well done you.
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She is adorable McMich.

Myy DD was premmie ...I was kind of relieved as my family have big babies. Hopefully #2 will be an average size!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 07, 2015, 10:25:16 am
When is baby #2 due Jamberie?  ;D
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 07, 2015, 11:54:58 am
It was 42C here today. We have been making the most of the hot weather this week, spending the mornings at the beach with the kids enrolled in Vacswim. The water has been lovely, cool and clear. We have seen fish, cockles, periwinkles, jellyfish, crabs and stingrays.
This evening we went to the movies and saw Big Hero 6 which we thoroughly enjoyed, and when we came out the change had finally arrived. Rain, thunder and lightening and a huge drop in the temp with a corresponding increase in humidity

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Post by: Bedlam on January 07, 2015, 12:20:12 pm
Thank goodness Sue
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 07, 2015, 12:30:40 pm
Beautiful photo Sue 8)
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Post by: droverjess on January 07, 2015, 07:23:18 pm
How lovely to see the sun and blue skies!

Stated sorting boot room today, plus my daily strength boosting walk.  I am making progress now at a last, hooray!
We are not making a utility so have to make everything fit in the space we have. Did some laundry and quite a bit of tidying up post Christmas. Nothing strenuous and lots of rests and sit downs.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 08, 2015, 12:42:51 am
That's good DJ.

ES the beach is deserted. Where is everyone?
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Post by: mcmich on January 08, 2015, 05:50:20 am
Lovely photo ES.

Quote from: Kimmyh on January 07, 2015, 08:27:38 am
My second child was 10lbs 7 ounces......and all natural. Never been game to go back for a third 😁

Oh my goodness Kimmy, that is one big boy. I wouldn't be going back for a 3rd either.

Quote from: Jamberie on January 07, 2015, 10:01:39 am
She is adorable McMich.

My DD was premmie ...I was kind of relieved as my family have big babies. Hopefully #2 will be an average size!

Is there news Jamberie?  ;D

Thankyou for all the good wishes and crongrats. DH and I are just so in love with her.

Wow, there are some big babies on the forum.
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Post by: kyton on January 08, 2015, 07:02:08 am
Very cute Mich. Mine were 6lb 6oz, 8lb 14oz and 9lb 9oz so gradually bigger with each one. The largest was all natural and it felt like I had run a marathon afterwards LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 08, 2015, 07:19:54 am
I don't blame you.
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Post by: mcmich on January 08, 2015, 07:54:00 am
Back at work today. Not overly busy. Got to visit my gorgeous Aria. Life doesn't get much better.
Proud Grandad.  :D
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Post by: astarra on January 08, 2015, 10:32:17 am
Aria is beautiful Mich.  :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on January 08, 2015, 11:21:40 am
He certainly does look proud Mich. It is a beautiful photo.
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Post by: Katj on January 08, 2015, 12:18:44 pm
Very cute baby Michele....pretty name too,Aria.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on January 08, 2015, 08:48:56 pm
Lovely photo's Michele, I love being a GP.
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Post by: obbie on January 08, 2015, 09:11:21 pm
lovely photo Michelle. :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on January 09, 2015, 02:38:09 am
We are cleaning up from the storm. Came home from four days away up the north of Victoria, scorching hot weather to find the guttering in front  of the garage and carport all hanging down, lots of damage around Somerville . 
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Post by: achookwoman on January 09, 2015, 03:29:03 am
Congratulations Michele.  Being a GP is very special. Congratulations also to DH.
Beautiful photo ES, thanks for posting.
Today I cleaned out the big freezer .  Will try and avoid the meat  section of supermarket for a year.
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Post by: Emme on January 09, 2015, 03:37:50 am
A very special photo Michele.   :)

ES a great photo, thanks for sharing
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Post by: Katj on January 09, 2015, 06:24:34 am
Went to my 1st exercise class for the year, cleaned out fridge, made ice cream and a large batch of bolognaise sauce for the GK's. In the freezer in containers. Glad it's almost the weekend!
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Post by: cookie1 on January 09, 2015, 11:34:55 am
AB that is awful. I hope it doesn't take too much effort to repair it.
Katj you have had a busy day. I wasted my afternoon by having a SCAN and every time I woke up I went back to sleep. Then I had to rush round and get all the washing in and make dinner.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2015, 06:51:25 am
We had a run with the old car today. It was lovely. We left home about 9 and arrived at the appointed place about 9.30. We don't have a rally for January and February, just a specific place to go to. Today it was a lovely park, one dune back from the ocean with lots of shade and a cooling breeze.
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Post by: mcmich on January 11, 2015, 07:04:46 am
Sounds great Cookie, I love seeing vintage cars on the road.  :)
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Post by: Rotorchef on January 11, 2015, 09:01:51 am
MrsRC2Bs birthday today so it's been a day off spoiling her. Went out to a friend's for a quick coffee such that we could invite them to the impending wedding, then out for a lovely lunch.  Back for an afternoon of relaxation and spookily enough another bottle of vino :P (hic).

Back to the UK tomorrow night for a little while though so best we make the most of things. Have a great night everyone.
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Post by: Jamberie on January 11, 2015, 09:14:02 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 07, 2015, 10:25:16 am
When is baby #2 due Jamberie?  ;D
Shhhhhhh! ;)  14th May CC
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 11, 2015, 09:20:12 am
Quote from: Jamberie on January 11, 2015, 09:14:02 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 07, 2015, 10:25:16 am
When is baby #2 due Jamberie?  ;D
Shhhhhhh! ;)  14th May CC
How exciting.You will be extra busy then ;D

Quote from: Rotorchef on January 11, 2015, 09:01:51 am
MrsRC2Bs birthday today so it's been a day off spoiling her. Went out to a friend's for a quick coffee such that we could invite them to the impending wedding, then out for a lovely lunch.  Back for an afternoon of relaxation and spookily enough another bottle of vino :P (hic).

Back to the UK tomorrow night for a little while though so best we make the most of things. Have a great night everyone.
Happy birthday MrsRC2B.Enjoy your special day. :)
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Post by: obbie on January 11, 2015, 08:36:47 pm
Jamberie, that's my DH birthday too.

Rotorchef, when is the wedding...
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Post by: Rotorchef on January 11, 2015, 08:43:47 pm
8th April @ 1130. See..... Us blokes do pay attention. ::)
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Post by: mab19 on January 11, 2015, 11:26:10 pm
It's DD birthday today and she is coming for lunch with the GC.  The 2 eldest GD will be staying on for a few days. 
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Post by: cookie1 on January 12, 2015, 04:32:20 am
We won't tell anyone Jamberie.  ;D ;D
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Post by: Jamberie on January 12, 2015, 04:56:52 am
Quote from: cookie1 on January 12, 2015, 04:32:20 am
We won't tell anyone Jamberie.  ;D ;D
Thanks Cookie, I know I can count on everyone ;)
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Post by: obbie on January 12, 2015, 05:32:00 am
Fantastic Rotorchef..   3 months is not long to wait.
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Post by: mcmich on January 12, 2015, 05:44:16 am
Quote from: Jamberie on January 11, 2015, 09:14:02 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 07, 2015, 10:25:16 am
When is baby #2 due Jamberie?  ;D
Shhhhhhh! ;)  14th May CC

Oh another thermomix forum baby. So happy for you Jamberie. Bring on May.  ;D
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Post by: Jamberie on January 12, 2015, 05:56:26 am
Quote from: mcmich on January 12, 2015, 05:44:16 am
Quote from: Jamberie on January 11, 2015, 09:14:02 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on January 07, 2015, 10:25:16 am
When is baby #2 due Jamberie?  ;D
Shhhhhhh! ;)  14th May CC

Oh another thermomix forum baby. So happy for you Jamberie. Bring on May.  ;D
Thank you Mich :)
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Post by: obbie on January 12, 2015, 09:54:20 am
put another guy on today, working for us. so good. took me 4 months to find 1 new staff person. :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 12, 2015, 10:58:57 am
Wow robyn. Why so long to find someone?

Took the children to Bendigo today and we went 61m underground into a gold mine. Didn't strike it rich, but had a great day.
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Post by: Rotorchef on January 12, 2015, 12:34:12 pm
Does anyone else find airports a completely polarising experience. They are either exciting and fun filled or downright depressing. On my way back home to good old blighty but leaving the MrsRC2B  behind. For the avoidance of doubt I'm finding the airport somewhat depressing at the moment.

To all those shivering thermie owners in the UK.... I would love to bring some Queensland sunshine back with me but it's raining currently - sorry!
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2015, 12:43:14 pm
I actually like airports RC, I just don't like flying!
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Post by: astarra on January 12, 2015, 07:16:18 pm
Oh, congrats Jam.   :-*
Have fun rc, I love flying but hate airports...
Quote from: Rotorchef on January 11, 2015, 08:43:47 pm
8th April @ 1130. See..... Us blokes do pay attention. ::)
  ;D that made me lol!!!
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Good morning one and all from Singapore. Just leaning into the cornerstone of every nutritious breakfast...... Laksa.

I love airports too, and on the whole I thoroughly enjoy every experience however I was being somewhat mardy last night. And to top things off...... I have left the thermi with MrsRC2B.... Oh dear lord what will I do.

Have a good one everybody.
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2015, 11:37:20 pm
I'm sure it will be in safe hands RC, enjoy your trip.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 13, 2015, 12:37:36 am
Enjoy the trip RC. When will you be back to sunny, well almost, Australia?
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Post by: obbie on January 13, 2015, 03:08:47 am
Have fun RC
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Post by: cookie1 on January 13, 2015, 04:39:51 am
Went to the Spud Shed this morning and then did my weekly shopping. DH helped me. I usually do it on Wednesday but I am meeting some friends for lunch tomorrow. Then having visitors on Thursday and I needed to buy food for that.
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Post by: Bedlam on January 13, 2015, 07:06:37 am
Enjoy your trip RC.  Fllying to The UK is exhausting. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 13, 2015, 07:27:49 am
I hope you packed your thermals RC as we expect snow sweeping across the UK tomorrow :P
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Post by: Rotorchef on January 13, 2015, 06:56:09 pm
OMFG......(excuse the poor French) but who turned down the thermostat?

I seemingly acclimatised very well to the Brisbane weather as it is a bit Brass Monkeys in Windsor (staying at my parents flat overnight). That could well be fatigue playing its part too.

Landed, bags collected and about to take the mad hound (Rhodesian Ridgeback) out for a walk.

Wont be too long before bed for me though me thinks.

RC
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Post by: jo_nz on January 14, 2015, 02:29:02 am
Phew, a busy day in the office.  I have got the GST return done (a whole day early), and even the PAYE return which isn't due until next week. Plus lots of other little jobs.  Trying to get a bit more organised with my paperwork and filing systems - a little tricky working both at the office and at home, I end up lugging too much around.  I don't think I will get it fully sorted before the kids go back to school, but once they do I am determined to get it properly under control.

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Post by: obbie on January 14, 2015, 02:50:06 am
I Understand Jo, I have 3 x BAS to do today.
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Post by: mab19 on January 14, 2015, 02:53:16 am
So glad you arrived safely RC.

We have 3 teenage GD here at the moment and expecting another one later this afternoon.  The girls have been in the kitchen making cookies.   Lots of laughter and not sure how many cookies will make it into the oven.
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Post by: Katj on January 14, 2015, 06:32:00 am
1 GS here for here for the day, likes one on one time, so we have been playing Jungle animals and setting up a zoo on the table. Nothing much else will be done today.
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Post by: mcmich on January 14, 2015, 07:15:13 am
Have begun a declutter here again today. It's becoming harder as I have very little to get rid of. Just a brief get rid of things as I'm content with our contents.  :D Having said that the boot is full of bags and boxes ready for donation.  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 14, 2015, 07:20:26 am
Everyone has been busy while I slept :D :D

Good going on your paperwork Jo.Good luck with yours Obbie. ;)

I wonder how many cookies you eventually got Margaret :D :D

Katj I have one on one time with my DS too.Recently I spend it in a tent with him pretending to go to sleep :D :D

You're amazing decluttering again Michele. :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on January 14, 2015, 11:11:41 am
Everyone has been very busy. I had lunch out today, it took most of the day as lunch sometimes does.  ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on January 14, 2015, 08:39:54 pm
Michelle do you have anything left to de clutter.... :D
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Post by: Bedlam on January 15, 2015, 05:14:17 am
DH bought me this vertical planter for Xmas, I planted it up today with lettuce and  spinach.(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/14/8472bcd4945c3c112856bf2d9eaf893d.jpg)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 15, 2015, 05:58:56 am
I want one!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 15, 2015, 07:12:50 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on January 15, 2015, 05:58:56 am
I want one!
Me too.I think it looks terrific ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 15, 2015, 07:15:42 am
Looks amazing Bedlam.

Work today and then mowed the back lawn - so relaxing, I don't do edges or whipper snipping but walking around with the mower just calms me down.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 15, 2015, 08:12:39 am
I love those vertical herb/vegie gardens Denise.
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Post by: Frozzie on January 15, 2015, 08:19:34 am
Morning all
Everyone still asleep here as big day at Disneyland Paris yesterday then dinner at a lovely french bistro in the 15th arrondissement...lovely down to earth owner but the place was packed...
Today off to do a few things in paris with the kids :)
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Post by: achookwoman on January 15, 2015, 09:56:33 am
Very pleased with myself today as I dug up the garlic I planted in July.  Nice little crop.  Also dug up some potatoes.
Michele, I had to buy a book to help me de clutter. Wish I had your strength of character. The book is called. 'The life changing magic of tidying up'.
A new baby and a wedding.  Very exciting.
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Post by: Katj on January 15, 2015, 09:59:42 am
Lucky you Bedlam...what a great gift.
DH actually took a pic of one similar when we were visiting a Melbourne market on a recent visit to DS. The  chap that makes them uses an old trolley or dolly  as some ppl  call them. He had welded steel mesh to the frame and hung the pots onto the mesh. It  still had the wheels on it so you could move it around.
When we downsize in a few years, I definitely will be wanting something similar.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 15, 2015, 11:13:26 am
Love your planter Denise.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 15, 2015, 01:37:46 pm
I'm another one who loves the planter.
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Post by: obbie on January 15, 2015, 09:03:25 pm
I love it too. I want a planter.. :)
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Post by: Bedlam on January 15, 2015, 11:24:30 pm
The pots on this one are quite small, this was 2 kits.  The benefits are you can swap the pits around easily if some aren't getting enough sun and they are drip reticulated.  I will post a photo of the box on the shopping thread.

Lucky you Chookie, no luck with my garlic.  Have bought some local to confit while it us readily available.
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Post by: mcmich on January 16, 2015, 06:16:09 am
Quote from: achookwoman on January 15, 2015, 09:56:33 am
Very pleased with myself today as I dug up the garlic I planted in July.  Nice little crop.  Also dug up some potatoes.
Michele, I had to buy a book to help me de clutter. Wish I had your strength of character. The book is called. 'The life changing magic of tidying up'.
A new baby and a wedding.  Very exciting.

It is life changing Chookie and it's not about doing without, for me it's freed my time up to do the things I enjoy. The older I get the less I seem to need.
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Post by: KarenH on January 18, 2015, 04:15:50 am
Michelle, do you ever find that you have got rid of something (thrown it out, given it away etc) and then you want it again?  I would really like to declutter more, but in particular as the kids get older and their activities/interests change, I wish that I hadn't got rid of some things …...
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Post by: mcmich on January 18, 2015, 04:55:27 am
Karen, I can't even remember most of the stuff that has gone out of the house and everything can be replaced.
If you are unsure about anything, pack it in a box label the contents on the box and pop it in the garage or shed, if you haven't needed anything out of the box or looked in the box for 6 months let it go for good.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 20, 2015, 03:14:02 am
This morning DH and I popped down to the Spud Shed. I bought 3 Dragon Fruit as they looked lovely and were only $2.99 each and a Black Sapote for $2.99. I do so love tropical fruit.
I'm after some cheap dark plums but they didn't have any today. I want to try fruit leather.
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Post by: KarenH on January 20, 2015, 09:27:31 am
Thanks Michelle.  I will have to wait until DH is out of the house for a weekend until I can do a serious de-clutter though!   ;D ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 20, 2015, 09:29:44 am
Quote from: cookie1 on January 20, 2015, 03:14:02 am
Black Sapote for $2.99. I do so love tropical fruit.
I had to Google this tropical fruit Cookie. ??? Never seen them here.
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Post by: gertbysea on January 20, 2015, 09:57:46 am
Some people call the black,Sapote a chocolate pudding fruit. Good for,cakes.

Gert
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Post by: achookwoman on January 20, 2015, 08:23:51 pm
Cookie, I have made fruit leather in the past, everyone loved it.  No added sugar. Strong flavours the best.
GC here so making Lemon Butter with one and bread with the other.  Both in TMX . Also Spring rolls with leftover prawn stir fry and corn fritters.
We dug up some fresh potatoes for dinner last night to have with roast and Varoma veggies.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 21, 2015, 12:13:15 am
Your GC will be wonderful cooks Chookie. Fresh, new potatoes sound lovely.

I hope to go and do the shopping later today. First I have to wait for the courier to come and pick up my TM5 to go to hospital.
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Post by: Katj on January 21, 2015, 04:36:12 am
Oh no Cookie, what's wrong with your Thermie5?
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Post by: cookie1 on January 21, 2015, 05:03:22 am
He/it keeps switching off when it is being used. Pretty well the same as CP's did. It can be at the beginning of cooking or the middle or end. A nuisance as you have to start it up again to get the food out of the bowl. The courier arrived here at 12.05,, just afternoon as they had said. Very efficient. I'm just finishing lunch and off to buy some food.
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Post by: Katj on January 21, 2015, 07:35:42 am
Hopefully a quick turn around, being in Perth Cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 21, 2015, 11:28:13 am
Yes, HO said it probably wouldn't be there very long.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 22, 2015, 03:37:56 am
I have at long last got around to sorting and looking at some thermomix recipes I printed out when I first had my machine. I have re discovered some old favourites. As well as things I no longer need recipes or instructions for.
I am going to copy CP and do contents list and have them bound at Officeworks. I will then start on the second file, and then my recent collection. I have taken all my forum recipes off Snap Recipes and will do this with them.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/21/211c193d65b0164ea7e2e5acb97773df.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on January 22, 2015, 03:43:00 am
It's good having a task like that Chookie, we get to see recipes we'd forgotten about.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 22, 2015, 07:07:03 am
This will keep you busy Cookie :D :D It will be a wonderful source of recipes once completed.
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Post by: mcmich on January 22, 2015, 07:18:32 am
Big job Cookie but well worthwhile when it's done.  :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 22, 2015, 10:51:38 am
Oh my cookie. That's a big job.
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Post by: Jamberie on January 22, 2015, 10:57:33 am
Oh wow Cookie, that's certainly inspiring! You'll have to share a photo when it's done :)
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Post by: jo_nz on January 23, 2015, 04:03:48 am
Took the kids on a train ride into town today to see the Beehive and parliament buildings. The tour was interesting, but the kids found it a little long. I think they preferred the train trips!
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Post by: cookie1 on January 23, 2015, 05:22:52 am
I remember seeing the beehive Jo. Very aptly named.
I had my haricut this morning and dropped 3 lots of recipes off at Officeworks to have spirals put on them. On the way home I remembered I hadn't done a contents page, I was so cross with myself. I will do one when I get them home and stick it inside the front cover. I will now try to get the second big file sorted out. I enjoyed discovering new recipes.
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Post by: judydawn on January 23, 2015, 06:49:03 am
The kids and I went to Subway for lunch, visited Mum, went to the movies to see Paper Planes (it was great) then visited DH. We had a great day.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 23, 2015, 07:39:19 am
That sounds wonderful Judy.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 23, 2015, 07:48:51 am
give them a call cookie, they may not have started yet?
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Post by: cookie1 on January 23, 2015, 08:30:10 am
I should have done CP but I didn't think of it. I will remember for this next lot.
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Post by: obbie on January 23, 2015, 10:01:36 am
sounds good Judy :)

cookie they could add it :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 23, 2015, 03:43:30 pm
give them a call tomorrow. honestly, they hate it when I bring in my photocopying and I swear they only start half an hour before they reckon it will be ready as I always end up waiting and waiting. You may still have time... if it is now too late make sure you check that its correct - the amount of times it hasn't been has not been a laughing matter and I have made many a return trip
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Post by: cookie1 on January 24, 2015, 11:24:45 am
I picked my recipe books up this morning. I didn't call as they were ready to pick up at 1 yesterday. I am very pleased with them. Now to get onto my second file.
This morning DD and I went shopping. We didn't really buy anything but had fun looking. Then after lunch I sat down for a bit and promptly slept until 4.30. I am ashamed at how often I have an afternoon sleep since I had my back done. I rarely did before that. I'm probably into the bad habit now. I still sleep well at night.
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Post by: Bedlam on January 24, 2015, 02:13:16 pm
I went on the train to Perth with my DD, only going in to recycle coffee pods and buy a few more. We had a lovely time bought 2 pairs of Melissa shoes, a lovely red dress and 3 pairs of pants.  DD did well too.  Now if I had gone to find clothes I would have come home disappointed.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 24, 2015, 02:33:00 pm
You must need the afternoon sleep Cookie if you can still sleep at night ;)

Great buys Denise.You always see something good when you're not really looking :D

We're in London babysitting GS.
When he wakes up from his nap we will trundle into Canary Wharf.We will be looking for a new coat for him. ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2015, 05:31:40 am
Your city trip sounds like fun Bedlam. I need to go in and recycle some pods. DD now longer works in the city so I get to do it now. I enjoy a trip in there occasionally.
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Post by: obbie on January 25, 2015, 06:49:38 am
Caught up with friends at their farm today, so much fun. :) :)
now baking..... ;D quiches, mini quiches, lamb for dinner.


2morrow I can bake biccies, slices, rice paper rolls,  heaps for school Tuesday :)
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Post by: mcmich on January 25, 2015, 07:04:09 am
Sounds wonderful Robyn - You are always cooking.  ;D

Went to Nelson Bay, a favourite of ours and took mum. Quite hot at 37 but had a lovely breeze off the water as we ate lunch at The Marina - Vues restaurant, very nice.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 25, 2015, 07:23:10 am
Oh blue sea,blue skies and warm weather how lovely.Great photo Michele. :)
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Post by: Bedlam on January 25, 2015, 07:25:07 am
CC, I heard from a cousin they were expecting 7 below today.  Is it extremely fold where you are?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 25, 2015, 07:30:20 am
Brr my goodness that's bloody cold Denise. :o Its not that cold here,about 0c at the moment.I can see frost on the ground.We have rain coming so it will make the temperature rise.
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Post by: Bedlam on January 25, 2015, 07:35:23 am
0 sounds pretty cold to me, have you had much snow yet this year?
We have the other extreme next week with 40 expected. The poor people in marble bar had 49 last week.  Just can't imagine it that hot.
Enjoy your Louis. X
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Post by: judydawn on January 25, 2015, 08:18:36 am
Made a trip to Bunnings for a few things and ended up in the nursery section. After also picking up some compost and mulch and spending  an hour or so in the garden I now have a new vegie/herb patch - spinach, cucumbers, coriander, spring onions, mint, lemon thyme and a bay tree yet to find a home. Totally unplanned as was the stop off at a wholesale meat place.  Amongst my purchases was a 5kg+ leg of ham for just $18 which has now been removed from the bone and frozen in chunks for future use on pizzas, sandwiches and in quiches.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 25, 2015, 08:52:00 am
Just had a sprinkling of snow Denise but it's early days yet :D :D We've had snow fall in April.

Good buys Judy.
A friend gave me a tiny bay tree years ago.I just plonked into my herb bed and it has taken off.DH had to give it a radical "haircut" as it got so bushy.My friend couldn't believe the size it had grown,hers is still small :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2015, 09:19:42 am
Great purchases Judy. Do you need to put shade cloth over the Vegies etc during the summer? I'd love a Bay tree and a lime tree but all my hints don't get listened to.
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Post by: goldfish on January 25, 2015, 09:36:21 am
Judy, a wonderful "unplanned" shop. Love it when things happen like that!! :)

Cookie.. If you don't have "garden room" both the bay and lime are great in pots! :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 25, 2015, 09:43:57 am
I had a bay tree previously in a big pot but it suddenly died - dead bay leaves are nothing like dried ones LOL.  I also had a lime tree in a pot which was doing well but that died when I transplanted it into the ground.  You win some and you lose some but I lose a lot LOL. The vegies will only receive the morning sun cookie so it's a bit of an experiment preparing this new area. Where I used to grow things, they're now all being eaten by something (except parsley and spring onions) so I've got nothing to lose by trying to grow a few things on the opposite side of the house.  For those who have been to my house, you can see the new patch from my kitchen window, it's in front of the brick wall which is my neighbour's house.
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 25, 2015, 11:04:58 am
Sounds like a busy day Judy.

I have been away for work for a few days. Had a sleep in today, then went out of a 2.5 hour bike ride which blew out to be a little longer because I misjudged the wind direction. After that I had a lie down ad finished my book.

Then in the afternoon I washed both my bikes and, cleaned and oiled the chains. I also fertilized and watered my lemon and lime trees and rhubarb.

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Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2015, 11:07:59 am
You have been busy DD. Did you enjoy the trip north? 
GF pots would be good, the only problem they tend to dry out on very hot days and often we aren't here to give them a water in the heat.
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Post by: Bedlam on January 25, 2015, 11:24:38 am
Wow Judy you are a busy bee. I'm very pleased with all my produce plants at the moment. It is amazing hat time and nurture does.  When we got back from Tassie my orange and line had no leaves!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 25, 2015, 12:03:20 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on January 25, 2015, 11:07:59 am
You have been busy DD. Did you enjoy the trip north?  
GF pots would be good, the only problem they tend to dry out on very hot days and often we aren't here to give them a water in the heat.
Cookie I use Water-retaining granules (https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=692) in my pots during the summer here.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2015, 12:36:18 pm
They're great CC. I must admit I haven't used them in a pot for years. We put them under all our roses etc in the soil. We are only permitted to water twice a week and if you have a bore three times a week. When it is constantly hot things can suffer. We should perhaps try though. We would have to fit it into the automatic watering system somehow. I might see if I can persuade DH.
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Post by: Katj on January 25, 2015, 12:45:17 pm
Sounds to me like everyone has had a productive day. Well done!
We picked up 2 oldest GK's 4 & 2, this morning, we had them for the day and a sleepover. Finally got them into bed 15 mins ago. I won't be far behind them. They will be awake around 6, so I need to be refreshed. Lol
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 25, 2015, 01:34:47 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on January 25, 2015, 11:07:59 am
You have been busy DD. Did you enjoy the trip north? 

The trip north was good Cookie. The weather was kind to us it was only about 36 everyday so not too hot. We had a good time with DD and the 'orphans' at Christmas. Did a windscreen on the trip up, A truck heading the other way strayed onto the gravel shoulder and sprayed us. Living in the country we have a free windscreen a year on our insurance policy so no big deal.
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Post by: droverjess on January 25, 2015, 08:19:28 pm
Work, rest and play today!

Office work, out to lunch to save cooking, watched a funny film, went for a walk, then more office work And after supper baking tonight. Raisin cookies, and MJ's sticky date pudding.

A good day  ;D
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Post by: Katiej on January 25, 2015, 11:16:58 pm
Resting today as I'm a bit tired. We had friends over for an Indian curry dinner last night.

We had Michele's sliced Indian chickpeas, Chookie's Indian patties for entree, then Skinnymixers butter chicken, Skinnymixers nonya curry (but instead of chicken a vegie version), a slow cooker beef vindaloo, rice, Chookie's naan, raita & chutney for mains, followed by Nico's coconut cake & Chookie's coconut sorbet. I don't think anyone will need to eat for a week!

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Post by: obbie on January 25, 2015, 11:42:31 pm
looks lovely Katie
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Post by: judydawn on January 25, 2015, 11:53:07 pm
You go to so much trouble Katie and I'm sure your guests went home with very full tummies.
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Post by: Bedlam on January 26, 2015, 12:19:57 am
Wow Katie what a dinner
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Post by: goldfish on January 26, 2015, 12:38:41 am
Katie - that dinner looks absolutely fabulous!! Great effort on your part - you really deserve to put your feet up and take it easy today!  :D  I'm sure your guests would have been mightily impressed!! :D
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Post by: goldfish on January 26, 2015, 04:25:25 am
Katie, may I ask which recipe you used for the Beef Vindaloo?
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Post by: cookie1 on January 26, 2015, 05:14:04 am
Phew Katie, an impressive meal. You deserve to rest today. I hope you didn't over do it.
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Post by: troupie on January 26, 2015, 05:40:06 am
Glad your recipe turned out well Cookie; I am a bit slow because I want to take photos of our favourites and also keep changing my recipe design; getting too fussy in my old age.
Title: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Katiej on January 26, 2015, 05:59:40 am
Quote from: cookie1 on January 26, 2015, 05:14:04 am
Phew Katie, an impressive meal. You deserve to rest today. I hope you didn't over do it.

The only thing I overdid Cookie was the food - but I always over cater. Can't help myself!
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Post by: Katiej on January 26, 2015, 06:04:11 am
Quote from: goldfish on January 26, 2015, 04:25:25 am
Katie, may I ask which recipe you used for the Beef Vindaloo?

We used a recipe from a Jane Kennedy cookbook, but adapted it to slow cooker. I say we as Richard made it whilst I supervised! He needs supervision as he gets his teaspoons and tablespoons mixed up - not good when your measuring out spices 😀
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Post by: goldfish on January 26, 2015, 06:26:51 am
Thanks Katie - yep, those "spoons" could knock your sox off when it comes to the chilli powder!! ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 26, 2015, 07:18:31 am
Fabulous dinner Katie.Your guests were treated to wonderful food. 8)
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Sounds delicious Katie. I love a curry night :)
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 26, 2015, 09:45:14 am
Food looks fabulous Katie.
Did you use tandoori colouring in the butter chicken or red food dye?
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Post by: Katiej on January 26, 2015, 09:54:30 am
Tandoori colour I bought from an Asian shop Kimmy.
I don't think it's really necessary, but it does make it look like real butter chicken.
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Post by: jeninwa on January 26, 2015, 11:15:13 am
Your meal looks great Katie, we love the skinnymixers butter chicken,  did you have trouble getting the whole spices out? I forgot last time to remove them.
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Post by: Katiej on January 26, 2015, 07:45:02 pm
No, no real trouble Jen. Once it's cooked I spoon it from Thermie into the Thermoserver and I look for them.
I count them going in and again as I take them out, to ensure I get them all.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 26, 2015, 08:10:43 pm
Katie,  that meal looks fab.   You have inspired me to do and Indian meal.
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Post by: judydawn on January 27, 2015, 12:41:38 am
I have my window cleaner coming tomorrow so this past week or so I've been doing the rest of the 'spring' cleaning - inside and out.  This morning I've had the blower out and done right around the house, tidied up the artificial grass in the back yard by giving that a good blow whilst I was at it.  I then squirted down all the pavers, concrete etc and everything is looking so lovely and clean all ready for the final job - I love my window cleaner, he does such a wonderful job and that's the one job I refuse to do myself. Off to visit DH soon to have a rest.
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Post by: obbie on January 27, 2015, 02:11:20 am
I would love a window cleaner at my house Judy.. :)
My whole front of the house is windows, and sliding glass doors.
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Post by: Katj on January 27, 2015, 04:39:28 am
Apart from a Podiatry appointment and making a Raw Caramel Cheesecake for DH, I am going to have a nap this afternoon,cas our dear little cat kindly brought a live rat into our bedroom at 3am at let it go under the bed.  I vacated the room in a flash, don't think my feet even hit the floor. Poor D H was left in the bedroom to deal with it. Had to take mattress off in order to move the bed, it went behind dressing table so that was moved also. By the time he cornered it, we were well and truly awake.
Only good thing that came of it, was that I got to vacuum under the bed, which hadn't been shifted for a while. :o
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Post by: Katiej on January 27, 2015, 07:27:35 am
I hope you've managed a nap Katj.
I hate seeing a mouse let alone a rat - I'd have been with you, running from the room.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on January 27, 2015, 08:03:49 am
that's too funny Katj, don't they just love bringing you little pressies for you to enjoy and see how clever they are...
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Post by: judydawn on January 27, 2015, 08:05:26 am
That's the problem with cat and doggie doors, they can bring in or let anything in.  I would have been right behind you Katj  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 27, 2015, 08:51:46 am
A rat!!! :o How awful Katj. Enjoy your nap,you deserve it after that shock. ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 27, 2015, 09:25:28 am
Oh yuck Katj. I'd be still screaming.
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Post by: jeninwa on January 27, 2015, 10:44:17 am
I hope you got your nap Katj. I would have been out the door pretty quick too. Lol
Our cat brought in a mouse the other night and promptly dropped it in a empty box that I hadn't put in the recycling,  i was very brave and shut the lid and put my shoe on top and called for DH.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 27, 2015, 11:09:42 am
That is brave Jeninwa. Ugh Katj what a gift to be given any time, let alone in the middle of the night. I'm not a fan of rats at all and like everyone else I would have been close behind you.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on January 27, 2015, 11:27:33 am
Our cats like to bring us presents too. I'm happy to deal with the dead ones (mostly) but rely on DH or DD to deal with the live ones. I do dread the horrible smell that accompanies critters that have been bought in half alive and crawled away to die in some out of the way corner. I had to deal with a smell the day before we went on holidays, and of course it was in the messiest room in the house. On the plus side, the room is now tidy, but on the down side, the rodent was full of maggots.  Eew
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Post by: Katj on January 27, 2015, 11:54:01 am
Yes, I got a good nap in thanks.  We have tried locking  Annie (cat) in at night, but she stops at nothing in order to wake us to let her out. Walks across our bodies,pats my face, rattles the blinds etc. she is a loving purry lap cat most of the time but has OCD when it comes to rodents.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 28, 2015, 02:31:29 am
I was going to venture out into the heat and restock the food shelves, however HO just rang to say my TM 5 is coming home today, so I will wait. They have replaced one of the arms, the little lid thing a me, and done something or other to stop it switching off. Hopefully it is all fixed for good.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 28, 2015, 08:48:40 am
Off to my upholstery class today.Taking some of the soup I made yesterday for my lunch as it going to be "brass monkey" weather later. It's going to get blowy with temperatures dropping :P
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Post by: judydawn on January 28, 2015, 08:50:38 am
Stay warm Denise, soup will help.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 28, 2015, 08:54:29 am
Thanks Judy :-* :-*
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Post by: jeninwa on January 28, 2015, 09:37:08 am
I would love some soup, it's just to hot here, stay warm, while we try to stay cool here in the west.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 28, 2015, 11:14:16 am
I'm sitting in front of the TV at the moment watching T20 cricket. The Perth Scorchers are playing in the final against Sydney.
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Post by: Jamberie on January 28, 2015, 01:15:26 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on January 28, 2015, 11:14:16 am
I'm sitting in front of the TV at the moment watching T20 cricket. The Perth Scorchers are playing in the final against Sydney.
We were at the game Cookie :) one of the best finishes I've seen (although I really wanted Brett Lee to get the hat trick)
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Post by: Bedlam on January 29, 2015, 05:03:39 am
My babies seeing mum this morning so expecting further disruption.  He's an amazing little fellow very placid until he wants mama, can't talk but there is no doubt what he is saying.
We all love him already but he won't be with us long.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 29, 2015, 07:54:41 am
Quote from: Jamberie on January 28, 2015, 01:15:26 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on January 28, 2015, 11:14:16 am
I'm sitting in front of the TV at the moment watching T20 cricket. The Perth Scorchers are playing in the final against Sydney.
We were at the game Cookie :) one of the best finishes I've seen (although I really wanted Brett Lee to get the hat trick)

You lucky thing. We were walking round as we couldn't stop still.  It would have been awesome to have Brett Lee get his hat trick as the first 2 were clean bowled. An incredible feat. I'm glad he didn't though. A couple of bad fumbles there near the end.

Bedlam he sounds so lovely. I'm glad he is seeing his Mum. She must be so happy about that.
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Post by: Katiej on January 29, 2015, 09:13:43 am
Denise you are so wonderful to take in this little boy.  I take my hat off to you and your family xx
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Post by: maddy on January 30, 2015, 10:02:24 pm
Morning all  :)...how is it already February tomorrow?!

My DS started high school on Thursday...has slotted in well, but boy, eats like a machine when he gets home!  Have doubled the lunch bag quantity as well & not a trace left.  Now I understand my friends saying they need a job to feed their boys  :P

DD in year 11 with VCE, & has come to the realisation the day before starting, and all books purchased....she wants to change schools  :o
She has valid reasons for this, but gosh...wish she had verbalised these thoughts prior to school holidays.  Anyway, I will be spending Monday on the phone, sourcing interviews & seeing if this can be a possibility, and if there is vacancies for the subjects she requires.
luckily the Melbourne Uni early scholarship program she was selected for, can transfer if she changes schools, as long as they are within our state.  Downside is, our options are now private schools...Hubby's going to have to make lots more hay & I will need to sell shedloads of candles & cupcakes  ;)  Regardless, you have to do all you can to help reach their goals, don't you.

Promised DD today to head out & purchase whats needed for making a terrarium.  A cute nursery has opened up not far, & sell all the plants, moss, accessories etc needed. 
Will pop in & see some of the boys cricket match, then need to get ingredients & bake cupcakes ordered for a 70th Birthday tomorrow.
Next week I have an engagement party order....my fingers are crossed she wants glitter  ;)
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Post by: judydawn on January 30, 2015, 10:40:23 pm
Good luck with finding the right school maddy. Your life is so hectic, I need to go and have a rest after reading all the things you have to do  ;D 
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Post by: maddy on January 30, 2015, 10:42:57 pm
It's not that bad Judy  ;)  I've actually left out lots lol. 
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Post by: obbie on January 31, 2015, 01:02:39 am
hope all goes well  Maddy for your DD,  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 31, 2015, 07:03:13 am
The best of luck in finding a new scholl for DD Maddy.You certainly will be more busy on Monday.
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Post by: obbie on January 31, 2015, 07:22:49 am
voting today for state govt elections...... :P
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Post by: cookie1 on January 31, 2015, 09:13:57 am
We've been watching the Qld election results on TV. I think they hold some clues for all of Australia at the moment.
Maddy, I guess your DD has been thinking about changing schools for some time. It is annoying that she didn't mention it before though. Good luck in your search.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 31, 2015, 11:16:14 am
Maddy, best wishes with important decisions you are about to make. Your DD is obviously a special  person and deserves every chance.
We have been in Melb for a couple of days and enjoyed every moment.  Especially catching up with Marina.   We had lunch with a friend at the Melba Restaurant at the Langham hotel. It was a Buffet with lots of choices. The sweets always disappoints although the Bread and Butter pudding with a little chocolate sauce swirled through was outstanding. 
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Post by: troupie on February 01, 2015, 10:29:19 am
Spent the weekend making an applique quilt for GS with tractors and other machinery so not much else done here except a bit of the cycling when I wanted a rest from cutting out little bits of fabric. Still lots to be done.
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Post by: Katj on February 01, 2015, 11:05:26 am
Well done Troupie, wish I could get my Quilting mojo back. Got heaps of fabric, books & patterns and no enthusiasm. Don't seem to find chunks of uninterrupted time these days.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 01, 2015, 11:10:30 am
I admire your work quilting ladies.You produce such beautiful things.
You'll get your quilting mojo back Katj ;) We all have highs and low at times with hobbies.
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Post by: troupie on February 01, 2015, 11:40:54 am
Katj I just try and have a project organised in a box and just do a bit here and a bit there; I don't usually have a whole weekend to work on it (strange that when I have been retired  for lots of years). I just love working with bits of material. Sat GD down the other day with a bag of scraps and she had fun playing at the machine.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 01, 2015, 01:42:05 pm
I hope it all falls into place for you Maddy without too much drama. I suppose she had strong thoughts at the end of last year, but was able to forget about it to some degree over the holidays, but now that she has gone back she has fully realised that its not for her. As parents we do the best we can, and I think its especially important to give them the best chance at education that you can afford.

Chookie, little did they know they had the Dessert Queen in their presence so they would have had to come up with something half as good as you would to do something memorable.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 02, 2015, 05:30:41 am
Ironing this morning. Some peeking at the forum and a  little bit of light cooking this afternoon. With air con on of course.
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Post by: Katj on February 02, 2015, 07:19:39 am
Baby sitting 2 youngest GK's. Oldest GS started Kindy today  and DD had to stay for the session.
He looked so grown up in his uniform, and back pack pack on.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on February 02, 2015, 07:26:21 am
I hope he had a lovely day.
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Post by: Katj on February 02, 2015, 09:46:21 am
Yes Cookie, I'm sure he enjoyed it. He is well and truly ready for that step. I know DD was ready, haha
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Post by: achookwoman on February 02, 2015, 08:12:09 pm
Katj, ,  how cute. Big step for all.
Funny reading comments from those who have retired from a very active working life, and now even busier in retirement.
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Post by: maddy on February 03, 2015, 09:55:54 pm
Update on the changing schools situation....it's not going to happen now!
DD read the fine print on the Uni scholarship conditions (lucky she is the thorough one here),  and because her current school is classed as an "under represented" school, her atar needed is 90.  Had she switched to a private school, the atar required will be 95.   That's a pretty huge difference in terms of atar.
So, decision was made for her really. 

Massive washing pile to get through today, some candle orders to complete & look for recipes using lots of tomatoes...with thanks to my Dad 's garden  :)
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Post by: Bedlam on February 03, 2015, 11:44:00 pm
DH and I took our 14 month old back to Mum yesterday.  Pleased they are together and hope she has the strength to stay away from an abusive situation.  He was the most delightful little boy, although we are all happy for them it would have been lovely having him for the 3 months initially asked.  Mind you the last 3 months went for 3 years!
Have a great day all
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Post by: judydawn on February 04, 2015, 12:03:57 am
I hope so too Denise, unfortunately these women seem to return time and time again to the same situations.  He was lucky to have such beautiful people to care for him for this short time.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 04, 2015, 12:28:30 am
Denise that is sad for all of you but wonderful for the little chap. I sincerely hope Mum can stay out of the abusive situation, but it will be very, very hard for her. A big thank you to you all for stepping in when needed.
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Post by: Katj on February 05, 2015, 01:15:04 am
Just waiting for DD to drop off 2 y.o GD for the day. She is such a lot of fun and enjoys a one on one day with me, without big brother around. I have him on alternate weeks and look forward to his days too!  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on February 05, 2015, 01:48:41 am
Katj, how lovely. Enjoy your day.
Bedlam, hope they realise how lucky they are to have you available.,
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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2015, 02:08:24 am
It's nice to have them one on one Katj, I prefer it that way due to the age difference but I have to take them as a package most of the time.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 05, 2015, 03:12:17 am
I am very happily checking all the car club books from the big rally last year to take over to the auditor. Our last sponsor paid up the rest of their money the other day. 4 months after the event, but better late than never.
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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2015, 03:13:56 am
Good to hear you can finally close the book on the rally Cookie.  Now, what's the next big thing for the club  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on February 05, 2015, 06:13:12 am
Going to Darwin in May 2016. DH was talking about how to go, where to stop etc. I suggested he be quiet or he would end up organising it.  Ha ha ha . Guess who is organising it. We will be guests at this rally though so not as much work.
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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2015, 07:00:15 am
I'm sure DH loves to have something on his plate to sort out cookie  :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on February 05, 2015, 07:47:35 am
You know him well Judy.
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Post by: obbie on February 05, 2015, 08:52:04 pm
looking for staff again. I put one guy  to work full time, lasted 3 1/2 weeks, he did not like being told what to do.
Or that we told him to loose the ipad at work, even though we are the bosses.. ??? ???

I might find someone older who really wants a job.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 06, 2015, 12:34:01 am
Busy day today. Eyebrows, then meeting a forum member for coffee, next to pick up some chemist stuff further to the east from coffee  ;D, then home for a few hours to prepare for our few days away, then taking the car books to the auditor. Sounds busy, but nothing like a day with some of you. It will keep me out of mischief.  :D
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Post by: mab19 on February 06, 2015, 05:38:06 am
Doctors visit this morning.  I've been having more chest pains lately.  Doesn't look like it is my heart, maybe a hernia.  Am booked in for a gastroscopy later in the month.  Hope it is nothing else.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 06, 2015, 06:45:57 am
Mab I hope you are ok, doesn't sound like much fun.

Cookies off on another adventure. You certainly love getting around Australia cookie. Do you want to go to other countries (apart from Tassie last year  ;)) or you are just as happy staying here?

I'm doing Michelle Bridges 12 week challenge so I'm in the background keeping up as much as possible, but won't be putting my 2c worth in until I reach my goal. Im doing an hours worth more of exercise than I'm used to each day, going to bed a couple of hours earlier, and cooking the 'old' way. I wish she had some TM recipes as it would certainly make life a lot easier!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 06, 2015, 07:16:35 am
Take care Margaret and you feel better soon. :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on February 06, 2015, 07:38:36 am
I hope all is ok mab.

CP we have been to NZ a few times and Tassie several. DH won't leave Australian shores apart from NZ. Hence DD and I go to Singapore. He says there are a few square km's of Australia he hasn't seen yet.  ;D I don't mind, I enjoy it. Only a few days this time though.
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Post by: judydawn on February 06, 2015, 08:10:59 am
Good luck Margaret, I'm glad you're having it checked out.

CP, it must be hard not being able to use the TMX for your diet plan - is there not not even steamed chicken or fish and vegies on the menu?
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 06, 2015, 08:18:00 am
Quote from: judydawn on February 06, 2015, 08:10:59 am

CP, it must be hard not being able to use the TMX for your diet plan - is there not not even steamed chicken or fish and vegies on the menu?
it really is quite fiddly at times, i must have a look at the time saver menus. so far I've only seen 'fried' fish/chicken where you spray the frypan with OO lightly
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Post by: Jamberie on February 06, 2015, 09:14:21 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on February 06, 2015, 08:18:00 am
Quote from: judydawn on February 06, 2015, 08:10:59 am

CP, it must be hard not being able to use the TMX for your diet plan - is there not not even steamed chicken or fish and vegies on the menu?
it really is quite fiddly at times, i must have a look at the time saver menus. so far I've only seen 'fried' fish/chicken where you spray the frypan with OO lightly
CP there is a 12wbt thermomixers group.  Katie signed me up last year. They dont post total conversions, but if you have the recipes, many people have already converted the method for you. I can try to sign you up if you like (pm me).

I did the 12wbt last year and thought it was great :) Good luck :)
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Post by: Katj on February 06, 2015, 10:09:18 am
Good girl getting it checked out Mab, can't ignore these things. All the best with your tests.
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Post by: Katj on February 06, 2015, 10:15:36 am
I had a loveLy relaxed day today...a rarity for me. Had coffee with a lovely Forum member,  and a nap. Full of sinus/ hay fever, brought on by easterlies. The smoke in the air from the bushfires hasn't helped.
Lots of gardening this weekend, ready for the green waste pickup.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 06, 2015, 11:33:26 am
I do hope the sinus/ hay fever clears up for you. I was surprised how much smoke there was outside today. Take care and thanks for the nice words and coffee. Katj and I had a lovely meet up and chat. Naturally she is the typical forum member, gorgeous.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on February 06, 2015, 11:52:31 am
Lovely that you both managed to meet up, welcome to the forum social club Katj  ;D
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Post by: Katj on February 06, 2015, 01:15:19 pm
Thanks JD,  I couldn't believe we chatted constantly for more than 2 hours, only stopping briefly to sip coffee lol. Lovely!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 06, 2015, 03:48:12 pm
How lovely that you both met up today Cookie and Katj.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 06, 2015, 08:39:17 pm
Cookie and Kat, how nice.
CP, good luck, I'm sure you will do well.
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Post by: droverjess on February 06, 2015, 10:09:23 pm
Good luck CP, hope all is well Mab.

Started the granny blanket from the Attic24 website after supper. Did a bit of food shopping from the whole food store:jumbo oats, nuts, chia seeds, raisins, cranberries and bran etc. Plus milk and bread and a few other things from the village shop. It's worth shopping local every so often to keep these local shops going, otherwise it's ten plus miles to town.
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Post by: obbie on February 06, 2015, 10:16:06 pm
yes Jess, its 25 minutes for me to go to WW or IGA
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Post by: achookwoman on February 07, 2015, 01:20:53 am
From the Farmers market swap table.  This is what I got. (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/06/e3c1bc41a8d3187ddaaaec4a5395be56.jpg)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 07, 2015, 01:58:21 am
Nothing nicer than fresh produce, and having a walk around looking at all the different stuff on offer and a chat to the stall holders.
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Post by: obbie on February 07, 2015, 03:58:51 am
looking at property.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 07, 2015, 07:12:46 am
Wonderful produce Chookie. 8)
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Post by: judydawn on February 07, 2015, 07:16:44 am
Great picks Chookie. It's easy to picture you and Ral doing the rounds of the market.
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Post by: droverjess on February 07, 2015, 07:28:35 am
How lovely chookie and what did you donate?
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Post by: Katj on February 07, 2015, 08:52:05 am
A lovely selection of goodies Chookie...I just love a good Farmers market.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2015, 09:33:23 am
Me too. Have you found any in this area at all Katj?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 07, 2015, 11:54:10 am
I went early to John Lewis to return a birthday gift DH had bought me.I couldn't believe how quiet the roads were for a Saturday morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 07, 2015, 09:03:36 pm
Quote from: Droverjess on February 07, 2015, 07:28:35 am
How lovely chookie and what did you donate?
I took a basket of Nectarines, jam, pickles, Rosemary and Bay leaves.
All the things in the photo were from the swap stall. The only things I bought were 2 Kale plants and Ral bought us each a coffee. It was probably the best market for the year as we are all producing lots in our cold climate.  I think I enjoy swapping recipes as much as the swap.
There are always surprises.  One of the members makes jan and sells it online. He donated some plum jam which was said to be a French recipe.  Very nice with a nice tart tang.  I would say 50% sugar to fruit.
Everyone is very generous with their donations.
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Post by: droverjess on February 07, 2015, 10:38:32 pm
It's so good to hear, simple things often give the most pleasure.  ;D
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Post by: Katj on February 08, 2015, 02:23:06 am
Cookie, not too many around our way, Kalamunda Markets are worth a visit, but only held 1st Saturday of the month.
I know the one in Albany is good if you are around there on a weekend.
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Post by: Katiej on February 08, 2015, 03:28:25 am
The farmers market swap stall sounds like great fun Chookie.
Is that a bottle of coke?

For lunch today we had the Skinnymixers beef massaman curry. DH said it was the best Thai curry he'd ever tasted (including those from Thai restaurants).  It was delicious, left overs for tomorrow nights dinner as well.

Tonight we are going to see Paul Simon & Sting in concert. It's an outside concert, so we'll probably  be buying our dinner from a food van (not sure I'm looking forward to that!).
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Post by: mcmich on February 08, 2015, 04:44:05 am
I love your Farmers Market Swap Meets Chookie. You got some great things. I would like to grow kale, will give it a whirl when the weather cools down.
Enjoy the concert Katie - I saw sting at The Hunter Valley about 3yrs ago and he was very good.

Today DH and I went to the Newcastle Caravan and Camping Show. Who should I run into? The lovely Djinni. We had coffee and a catch-up. So nice as we haven't seen each other for quite a while.

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Post by: judydawn on February 08, 2015, 06:24:13 am
Isn't it nice to bump into a forum member when you aren't expecting it, it's lovely to see you both  :)
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Post by: obbie on February 08, 2015, 06:46:40 am
Great Michelle. :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 08, 2015, 07:27:28 am
Great photo Michele.Its lovely to see both again. ;D
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Post by: Katj on February 08, 2015, 07:51:23 am
Hot in Perth today, DH and I got into 3 hours of gardening, started at 6 this morning after an early breakfast. Cleaned 2  ceiling fans and ironed my DH's shirts  for the week. I'm done!
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Post by: achookwoman on February 08, 2015, 09:00:53 am
Katie , not coke, worm juice. It is from a worm farm. You mix 1 cup in a bucket of water and the plants love it.
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Post by: Katiej on February 08, 2015, 09:08:23 am
Sounds nicer than coke Chookie!

We're at the concert now. Very crowded. I've just eaten a schnitzel burger that tasted of nothing. It had zero taste. Actually I only ate half of it because it was so gross.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 08, 2015, 09:43:38 am
That's a pity Katie. Enjoy the concert.

Djinni and Mich, lovely to see you two beauties enjoying each other's company. Mich did you get some ideas for lots of lovely places to take your van?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 08, 2015, 09:50:19 am
There is nothing more irritating than buying something tasteless Katie.I bet you paid a premium price for it too.At least you had a great curry for lunch ;) Enjoy the concert.

Quote from: achookwoman on February 08, 2015, 09:00:53 am
Katie , not coke, worm juice. It is from a worm farm. You mix 1 cup in a bucket of water and the plants love it.
I thought it was a bottle of Malt Vinegar :D :D
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 08, 2015, 10:16:42 am
I'm not saying what I thought it was 😁
Shame about the food Katie. It happens to me all the time at those sort of events.  Great about the curry.  Thanks to you its on our menu soon. Enjoy the concert.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 08, 2015, 12:06:31 pm
Nice photo girls  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on February 08, 2015, 08:28:51 pm
Thanks for the photo.   2 lovely Forum members .
Katie,  hope you enjoyed the concert. Food sounds gross.
We had a lovely afternoon yesterday with friends.
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Post by: JulieO on February 08, 2015, 08:54:08 pm
Quote from: Katiej on February 08, 2015, 09:08:23 am

I've just eaten a schnitzel burger that tasted of nothing. It had zero taste. Actually I only ate half of it because it was so gross.

I think because we make such tasty, good food at home, we seem to be constantly let down whenever buying food out.  Well that's my take on it as it happens to me all the time too.  :-\
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Post by: Katj on February 09, 2015, 01:36:22 am
Julie, I would have to agree wholeheartedly.  I also begrudge paying exhorbetant prices for meals out, that are it up to standard.
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Post by: djinni373 on February 09, 2015, 04:07:53 am
Have just arrived back home after being at the Newcastle Caravan Camping & Holiday Expo. It was wonderful to catch up with the lovely Michele who is looking absolutely sensational, and to meet her DH.

Life is flat out chaos ATM but I love coming here and seeing what you have all been up to (even if it is only for a minute or two) xx
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Post by: mcmich on February 09, 2015, 05:49:41 am
Quote from: cookie1 on February 08, 2015, 09:43:38 am
That's a pity Katie. Enjoy the concert.

Djinni and Mich, lovely to see you two beauties enjoying each other's company. Mich did you get some ideas for lots of lovely places to take your van?

We did Cookie. So many trips we would like to take. Some will be when retire and upgrade the van.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on February 09, 2015, 08:12:39 am
We were on the road today. Test driving our new camper trailer that DH built. We drove from home down to Mt Barker. Almost all of the trip was in smoke from the big fire at Boddington. We had forgotten that campers are often treated as second class citizens, even though we pay the same fees as caravans. We have been shoved down the back on a patch of dead grass, looking over at nice green grass.
Hopefully we will hear kookaburras tonight and in the morning. We usually do here. Tomorrow we will go into Albany, we're about 50km from it.
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Post by: judydawn on February 09, 2015, 08:20:44 am
Is that because campers kill the grass off cookie?  Enjoy the break, it's a beautiful part of your State down there.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 09, 2015, 09:04:17 am
Great photos of the countryside Cookie.I love traveling along with you from my armchair here ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on February 09, 2015, 11:34:33 am
Not really Judy. It is usually annexes that are down for weeks on end.
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Post by: troupie on February 09, 2015, 12:55:58 pm
Never mind Cookie you will have some nice quiet and only the birds chattering away. The only problem I found was the long walk to the toilets. We did love our trailer camper when we had one (DH also built). Clever aren't they. The problem was when it became too hard to climb up onto the bed and then down again in the middle of the night. Have a great time away and mind those fires.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 09, 2015, 08:07:55 pm
Cookie, love the photos, thanks.  We also loved camping.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 09, 2015, 09:33:02 pm
Cookie it is better away from everyone more peaceful,  most people with trailers enjoy bush camping maybe that's the reason.  Have a great time.
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Post by: mab19 on February 09, 2015, 11:05:49 pm
Love the photos cookie.  We also prefer to be away from the noise when we go away.  Can't stand it when people keep running through under your annex it's so rude.

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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 10, 2015, 12:46:04 am
perhaps they intended to give you a good view instead cookie? sounds like a lot of fun apart from the smoky air.
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Post by: judydawn on February 10, 2015, 04:10:15 am
Spent 2.5 hours waiting for my ophthalmologist appointment, should have taken the iPad with me.
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Post by: mcmich on February 10, 2015, 06:45:14 am
Your DH is so clever Cookie.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 10, 2015, 07:08:55 am
Quote from: judydawn on February 10, 2015, 04:10:15 am
Spent 2.5 hours waiting for my ophthalmologist appointment, should have taken the iPad with me.
That was a long wait!!! I hope they had up to date magazines to read  ;) ;D
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Post by: mcmich on February 10, 2015, 07:26:47 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on February 10, 2015, 07:08:55 am
Quote from: judydawn on February 10, 2015, 04:10:15 am
Spent 2.5 hours waiting for my ophthalmologist appointment, should have taken the iPad with me.
That was a long wait!!! I hope they had up to date magazines to read  ;) ;D

I don't think so CC  ??? I have never been to a Dr's surgery with mags that are under a year old. Having said that, you can chuckle at the baby bumps and weddings that never happened.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on February 10, 2015, 08:11:32 am
I actually sat there for most of that time just vegging out, speaking occasionally to the ladies on either side of me and just watching all the comings and goings to the reception desk near me. It's interesting watching and listening to older people, you rarely see young ones in these places, watching them come up one by one asking how much longer their appointment would be.  Only 1 elderly lady became very distressed, everyone else just accepted it.  I made a few laugh when I commented that it would be nice if there was a coffee machine in the waiting room - there wasn't even any water.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 10, 2015, 08:25:37 am
I am not surprised Judy. Most doctors surgeries are the pits and there is always one in the practise that is a cheapskate.

I never touch the mags and ever sit in an armed chair. Can you imagine the germs on the kiddies toys!!!

Gert
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Post by: Jamberie on February 10, 2015, 09:01:24 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on February 10, 2015, 08:25:37 am
I am not surprised Judy. Most doctors surgeries are the pits and there is always one in the practise that is a cheapskate.

I never touch the mags and ever sit in an armed chair. Can you imagine the germs on the kiddies toys!!!

Gert
Agree with the germs Gert! I think drs surgeries must be the worst!!
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Post by: judydawn on February 10, 2015, 10:12:53 am
I had your thoughts of magazines in mind whilst sitting there Gert and I did eventually read one towards the end of my stay.  There was a bottle of hand sanitiser at reception though so I immediaely headed for that once I put the magazine back.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 10, 2015, 10:18:14 am
You are a good girl Judy to listen to good advice!

Disgusting places waiting rooms. Yuk.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 10, 2015, 11:09:06 am
I often wait in the car and ask them to ring me, if there is a long wait. Some times I have been told there is a long wait and would I like to go get a cup of coffee. Half way through the coffee they ring. ,!
I carry the sanitiser in my hand bag. 
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Post by: Bedlam on February 10, 2015, 11:21:17 am
Two lovely ladies, thanks for posting the photo.  Glad you are busy Djinni.
I know how you felt Judy, my DD used to see a neurologist who always made us wait hours ( she treated people bad when you got in as well).  We found someone who cared and moved on.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 10, 2015, 11:30:24 am
Last time I went to the GP I noticed an elderly couple bring in some magazines. They said they save theirs and bring them every time they come. So lovely.

We came into Albany this morning. So cool. I think it may even rain tonight. We went up to see the new National Anzac Centre. It was closing in an hour so we didn't actually get to go in. It looks lovely.
Not sure where we are going tomorrow. DH is selecting it so it will be a surprise.
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Post by: judydawn on February 10, 2015, 11:55:23 am
That's a lovely photo cookie. Enjoy your surprise tomorrow.

The 2 male neurologists that Geoff had were great Denise, we very rarely had to wait long and we always had a laugh.  I can't imagine having a bad one, what a rotten experience for DD.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 10, 2015, 12:01:43 pm
Warm Sun and Blue Seas,what a lovely photo Cookie.How exciting a mystery tour tomorrow ;) ;D
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Post by: jeninwa on February 10, 2015, 12:21:47 pm
The first neurologist I saw kept us waiting on average and hour and half every visit and wasn't a very friendly either I wonder if our neurologist went to the same be rude to patients school Denise.  My new one is lovely and bulk bills me every visit. Double bonus.
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Post by: Katj on February 10, 2015, 12:25:02 pm
Beautiful picture Cookie...cool sounds nice.  Enjoy your day tomorrow whatever DH has in store for you.
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Post by: Jamberie on February 10, 2015, 09:52:40 pm
Speakig of waiting rooms...I'm having a gestational diabetes test at the moment...I have to be here for 2.5hrs! Not allowed to leave in case I have a reaction or something! Luckily I have my iPad and the forum, facebook and Kobo here to keep me company!
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 10, 2015, 10:17:20 pm
Good luck Jam, hope all goes well, when is Bub due?
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Post by: judydawn on February 10, 2015, 10:19:53 pm
I take my iPad when I have a check for normal diabetes Jamberie, they won't even let me wander around the shops for a couple of hours in that area which would kill time very quickly.  It's the one test I hate having because of the time factor.  Good luck with yours.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 10, 2015, 10:44:44 pm
Hope all goes well Jamberie.

Gert
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Post by: astarra on February 11, 2015, 02:00:06 am
Gest diabetes tests are the pits Jam.... :P
good luck with it all!  :-*
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All good! Thanks everyone (well I don't yet know the results), five needles, 7 vials of blood and a couple of collapsed veins later I was out and off for a nice big breakfast...and then a big lunch!
Yes Judy, the test would be much easier to fathom if we could walk around in between jabs. My resr end got sore from the seats (of which I tried them all for best leg room!)
AB, he is due in mid May, but I suspect with similar complications to DD, it could be mid April, just have to wait and see what my platelets decide to do!
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Post by: judydawn on February 11, 2015, 07:03:02 am
Glad that's over for you Jamberie, hopefully the results will be good news.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 11, 2015, 07:10:15 am
Good news you have had your test done Jamberie
I hope you had a very big breakfast and lunch ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 11, 2015, 08:48:58 am
Not fun Jamberie. Good luck. Hoping for no complications.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2015, 09:07:42 am
Jamberie you would have needed a couple of good meals after all that. I hope all the results are ok.

Mum's neurologist always kept us waiting for an eternity. I didn't like her much but Mum thought she was great, and that was what mattered.

This morning we set out from Albany and went west to Denmark. When we got there we found out that a lot of the roads to travel further west were closed and will be for several weeks. So we back tracked a bit and after a lovely drive through some beautiful countryside, we are set up in Busselton. We can't stay away from it. Under a beautiful shady tree and a big jump to the ocean.
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Post by: Katj on February 11, 2015, 10:51:05 am
Lovely photo Cookie,  were the roads closed because of fires?
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Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2015, 11:07:00 am
Yes Katj. The Muir Highway was open to Manjimip from south, everything west of Walpole was closed, and the South West Highway as well. Also part of another highway I can't remember. We asked about the gravel roads that link all these places but they are all closed too. There wasn't a lot of smoke, only to the south of us.
We enjoyed the trip, especially from Manjimup to Nannup. Very pretty.  It's a few years since we did that drive.
We have ironed out a few hassles with the camper, mainly with putting it down. It was much easier this morning.
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Post by: Katj on February 11, 2015, 12:24:05 pm
I was surprised so many roads are still closed. Good that you are getting the camper sorted out. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2015, 12:49:54 pm
We were told this morning in Denmark that some may remain closed for 2-3 weeks. I don't know how factual that is.
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Post by: Mama Fergie on February 11, 2015, 02:56:56 pm
Lovely photos cookie and hope you are having a good time. We are heading south to MR on the labour day long weekend but roads there should all be fine.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 11, 2015, 06:23:52 pm
Lovely photos Cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 12, 2015, 11:36:08 am
Yes MF everything is fine around MR.
We drove home today and unpacked the bits we had. We will be using the camper again at the end of March to take to Busselton for a couple of nights. It's easier than the van to get out. The van is in the shed and the camper isn't.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 22, 2015, 06:44:52 am
We had a breakfast run for the car club today. Lots of fun as usual. I have a couple of photos I will post of it.
These are the cars that came to breakfast. Some people came in their modern cars but I didn't photograph them.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 23, 2015, 07:02:16 am
Rant rave, scream yell etc I have been holding onto the phone for an hour waiting for a government department. my time is equally as precious as theirs. >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
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Post by: judydawn on February 23, 2015, 07:09:29 am
When I have a long wait I put the phone on speaker mode cookie then I can get on with other things, even if it's browsing the forum.
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Post by: Katj on February 23, 2015, 07:41:50 am
They should do what our phone/ internet provider does. They tell you  when they will call you back, if they say an hour, it is usually spot on!
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Post by: gertbysea on February 23, 2015, 08:33:34 am
I really hate that. Like JD I put the phone on speaker.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on February 23, 2015, 08:35:39 am
Very smart to put the phone on speaker JD.
I have just finished 7 loads of washing, having come home from camping. Rained 2 out of the 3 days we were at Forster. Still lovely. We relaxed and read, went to the antique shops - bought nothing, thank goodness, just enjoyed the experience.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 23, 2015, 08:46:20 am
Most annoying Cookie.
Great tip Judy ;D
Glad you had a good time Michele even though it rained.
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Post by: judydawn on February 23, 2015, 09:03:21 am
We are all too busy to be wasting time hanging on the end of a phone girls.  I sometimes do what Katj suggested too if I'm given that option as it works well.

There's always something you can do when camping, even if it's wet Michele. Geoff and I never minded being 'van-bound' if it was too wet to even go outside. We played scrabble - nowadays with computers and iPads, we'd probably be doing different things.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 23, 2015, 11:41:07 am
I guess I should have done that Judy, I didn't think of it. I actually find it easier to get in the car and drive there. I read 2 magazines and checked everything I could think of on the computer.

Mich I am glad you enjoyed the camping. I think it is just being away and in the great outdoors, even if it is wet.
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Post by: mcmich on February 24, 2015, 05:43:41 pm
Today is my last day as permanent part time at work. I've decided to go casual as we will be doing a lot more travelling now and I think it is a good time for me to wind down a bit.
I would like to do 2 shifts a week to keep my hand in and don't think it will be a problem to get the work.
As it turns out our weekend away in the rain was a blessing in disguise as we found a couple of leaks and a few other minor things that don't work. The camper trailer goes back to Jayco today for repairs. I was surprised to get in so fast as other campers told that Jayco isn't known for its after sale service.
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Post by: obbie on February 24, 2015, 08:49:33 pm
enjoy your less time at work Michelle.
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Post by: judydawn on February 24, 2015, 11:12:38 pm
That's great to hear Michele, just get out there and enjoy yourselves as much as you can.  Thankfully your van will be fixed of all the little problems and ready to go on your new adventures.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 25, 2015, 12:14:58 am
Our van is a Jayco Mich. We had a few problems but always found them great for warranty work.
Enjoy your wonderful new life. Hopefully we will see you 'on the road' somewhere. Maybe Gayle will be there too.  :D ;D
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 25, 2015, 12:28:41 am
Mich try and use your van a lot while it is under warranty get it all sorted.    My DD called in for a half hour this morning sent her on her way with a fresh batch of Penne from the Pasta  Machine, she was impressed. ;)
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Post by: mcmich on February 25, 2015, 05:24:06 am
Thanks girls  ;D
Cookie, DH took the camper back today and we only expected to have the major problem fixed, which is we can't wind it up but they asked how long they could keep it and DH said 2-3 weeks so everything will get sorted for us. We are very impressed with the service.
That's very good advice AB - use it as much as possible to get the wrinkles ironed out while it is under warranty.

Quote from: judydawn on February 24, 2015, 11:12:38 pm
That's great to hear Michele, just get out there and enjoy yourselves as much as you can.  Thankfully your van will be fixed of all the little problems and ready to go on your new adventures.

It is a lovely new time in our lives and we are very grateful to be in a position to travel around.  :D

It may have been my last permanent day today but I'm back at work tomorrow for my first casual shift LOL. I'm going to have to be strong and say no.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 25, 2015, 05:38:49 am
Glad that your van is getting sorted.. Be strong Mcmich!

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on February 25, 2015, 05:59:36 am
Yes Mich, only take the shifts you want.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 25, 2015, 07:06:09 am
Enjoy your time traveling with DH Michele. ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2015, 11:09:33 am
We picked the olives from our tree today. Last year we got 11 olives. This year we got 4 large buckets full.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on February 26, 2015, 12:25:30 pm
thats fantastic cookie, you must be stoked!
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Post by: Katj on February 26, 2015, 01:00:31 pm
Great lot of olives Cookie!
I've had 2 GK's for the whole day, 2 & 4. Just got back from DD after dropping them home. I'm exhausted, the humidity today didn't help.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2015, 01:34:47 pm
DH started processing the olives tonight.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 26, 2015, 01:35:04 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on February 26, 2015, 11:09:33 am
We picked the olives from our tree today. Last year we got 11 olives. This year we got 4 large buckets full.
Fantastic Cookie. ;D

Quote from: Katj on February 26, 2015, 01:00:31 pm
Great lot of olives Cookie!
I've had 2 GK's for the whole day, 2 & 4. Just got back from DD after dropping them home. I'm exhausted, the humidity today didn't help.
I hope you got to put your feet up now Katj.
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Post by: judydawn on February 26, 2015, 10:59:59 pm
Grand-children do tire us out Katj - they know how to make us feel old unfortunately.

What is DH doing with the olives cookie, I don't eat them so have no idea what you do with them straight off the tree.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 26, 2015, 11:40:34 pm
I love home made olives. What sort are they?

Where is BZB? Busy no doubt.

Gert
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on February 27, 2015, 01:53:26 am
I have 10 olives on my little tree this year so,hopefully I will get a couple of buckets next year.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 27, 2015, 05:21:04 am
The olives are UC ???  Big ones like Kalamata. They have to be treated to reduce all the bitterness in them. Then soaked and eventually pickled.
We soak them in a Caustic Soda solution for a certain time. Then wash thoroughly and soak in water for a certain number of days. Repeat this and ultimately put them in a vinegar/ water solution with flavourings. We use garlic and chilli mostly.
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Post by: Bedlam on February 27, 2015, 05:27:25 am
Today our baby left, we thought we had him until the end of March but not to be.  They found a long term carer close to his home area. Feeling happy for him but sad, from planning for 6 weeks to only having him for one. He was 9 months old and not sitting when he arrived and in just a week he was sitting for 30 sec and balancing himself.  Best sleeper I have ever had, 12 hour nights. So what have I been doing, lots of washing.
Have a great day everyone.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 27, 2015, 06:19:41 am
So sad for you. Can I take his place?

Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on February 27, 2015, 06:20:50 am
Quote from: cookie1 on February 27, 2015, 05:21:04 am
The olives are UC ???  Big ones like Kalamata. They have to be treated to reduce all the bitterness in them. Then soaked and eventually pickled.
We soak them in a Caustic Soda solution for a certain time. Then wash thoroughly and soak in water for a certain number of days. Repeat this and ultimately put them in a vinegar/ water solution with flavourings. We use garlic and chilli mostly.

I would love to do that. Love the process . Packing up my distillery for sale I think. No time to brew these days.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on February 27, 2015, 12:02:58 pm
Gert, that is no good about the distillery.

If I remember I will bring some processed olives over in October, then we can all taste them.
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Post by: gertbysea on February 27, 2015, 12:28:14 pm
Probably a good thing anyway cookie as I am a known pisspot! LOL?

Yes please I would love to taste your olive brew

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on February 27, 2015, 12:59:53 pm
Great idea cookie but you can have my share Gert  :D
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Post by: mcmich on February 27, 2015, 09:30:54 pm
That would be lovely Cookie.  :)

Quote from: Gertbysea on February 27, 2015, 12:28:14 pm
Probably a good thing anyway cookie as I am a known pisspot! LOL?
Gert

Really Gert  ???  ;D
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Post by: djinni373 on February 28, 2015, 01:20:35 pm
Quote from: Bedlam on February 27, 2015, 05:27:25 am
Today our baby left, we thought we had him until the end of March but not to be.
That is sad Denise. I don't know how you do it.

Quote from: Gertbysea on February 27, 2015, 12:28:14 pm
Probably a good thing anyway cookie as I am a known pisspot! LOL?

Yes please I would love to taste your olive brew

Gert
Surely not Gert ;D ;D ;D

Yes Cookie I would like to taste the olives too.

Tonight I have been playing with the sourdough starter (after I had read all 70+ pages of the sourdough thread :P) I started with the sourdough blueberry muffins and the cranberry walnut bread with sourdough. Wasn't sure how they would turn out but was so excited when both doubled in size in the oven. Despite the late hour I had to taste test a muffin. Mmm delish! The big test will be the bread tomorrow. Might have to try the crumpets for breakfast too after seeing Judy's lovely pic.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 28, 2015, 05:18:15 pm
Great SD results Gayle. 8)
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Post by: judydawn on February 28, 2015, 10:39:51 pm
So many different ways to use our sour dough starter Gayle, it's fun isn't it.
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Post by: Katiej on March 01, 2015, 05:00:58 am
Well done Gayle, they look great.
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Post by: mcmich on March 01, 2015, 05:05:00 am
The muffins and cranberry bread look fantastic.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 01, 2015, 11:16:48 am
They look delicious Gayle. SD is such fun to play with and create all sorts of things.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 01, 2015, 11:53:28 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on February 27, 2015, 12:02:58 pm
Gert, that is no good about the distillery.

If I remember I will bring some processed olives over in October, then we can all taste them.
Yes please cookie
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Post by: troupie on March 02, 2015, 02:22:51 am
I am off to a friends 70th afternoon tea party today; terrible when we all start turning the next big number. My turn next but no party here. Little brother is coming from the East and we both have birthdays in the same month.
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Post by: mcmich on March 02, 2015, 03:00:10 am
Have a lovely time Troupie. It will be nice to have your brother over and celebrate your birthdays together.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 02, 2015, 05:22:57 am
Celebrate with enthusiasm Troupie.
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Post by: troupie on March 04, 2015, 08:34:12 am
I will celebrate slowly; a few weeks to go yet though. There are 4 of us in the family born in April so its a busy (and sometimes expensive month).
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Post by: cookie1 on March 04, 2015, 08:43:43 am
I'm in April too Troupie will be celebrating my 66th. I still celebrate as I don't feel that old. Or should I say young.

Today I have been tidying the house for DH while we are away, doing the ironing I need to take away, a trial run to the airport as there are massive roadworks out that way and they close roads when they feel like and I will pack before I go to bed tonight.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 04, 2015, 08:46:15 am
I'm flying Virgin tomorrow at 5am and will be at the airport cookie, what time will you be there?
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Post by: cookie1 on March 05, 2015, 07:42:21 am
Missed you. I was there about 4.30, but flying with Qantas.

We are here in Canberra now. Have met up with brother and SIL for coffee and gone for a walk around London Circuit.
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Post by: Jamberie on March 05, 2015, 08:20:01 am
Quote from: cookie1 on March 05, 2015, 07:42:21 am
Missed you. I was there about 4.30, but flying with Qantas.

We are here in Canberra now. Have met up with brother and SIL for coffee and gone for a walk around London Circuit.
Enjoy Cookie :)
You have come at a great time of year.  The Enlighten Festival is on and the Hot Air Balloon festival starts this weekend too :) Hope you have a wonderful stay :)
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Post by: JulieO on March 05, 2015, 08:24:58 am
Have never been to Canberra Cookie.  Are you there for anything special or just a look-see?  Enjoy yourselves.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 06, 2015, 06:50:46 am
Thanks Jamberie. We could see some of the Enlighten festival from our hotel balcony last night. It looked good. I wasn't sure if I would see the balloons as I didn't think I would wake early enough. (I'm still on WA time), however DD has a meeting at 7.30 am so we will wake early and ill. Heck out the balloons. Being in Canberra with a car is certainly different to no car! My feet are sore.  :-X

Canberra has a lot of great thinks to see JulieO. I have been to most several times so not sure what I will get up to over the next couple of days while DD is at the conference. I want to see if I can go on a ride on the Lake.  It's not far to walk from the hotel.

Today we walked into the CBD and looked around. Met brother for lunch and then he took us out to Bungendore to see The Woodworks and we called at his place to see the changes since I was over last. Then back via Queanbeyan to the hotel as DD had a meeting.
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Post by: Katiej on March 06, 2015, 07:22:58 am
Enjoy Canberra Cookie.

Today I had lunch with Judy at Semaphore, we had a lovely catch up.

My MIL gave me a handful of apples, so I've made apple cake from the TM5 chip.  Making Kezza's meatloaf for dinner, but I don't even feel hungry.  Wonder if I can get away with just having cake for dinner (I doubt if my DH will let me though).

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Post by: judydawn on March 06, 2015, 09:29:39 am
Love your cakes Katie, you should have made it earlier then you could have bought a piece along for me  :D :D
Lovely to catch up.  I bought an ice-cream on my walk back to see Geoff  :-))
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Post by: Jamberie on March 06, 2015, 11:04:20 am
I think paddleboating on the lake is better than a cruise Cookie :)
There are quite a few new and hip places to eat around town too. The Old Bus Depot Markets in Kingston are worth a look on Sunday morning too.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 06, 2015, 11:09:03 am
Popped into AA's store and had a lovely chat. Bought a bagful of goodies and can't wait to the Yum Cha cooking lesson for the forumfest in October.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 06, 2015, 11:48:52 am
Lovely photo CP
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Post by: JulieO on March 06, 2015, 10:55:13 pm
Nice photo CP  :D

Could imagine a nice dollop of cream with that cake Katie.  Yum!
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Post by: judydawn on March 06, 2015, 11:07:05 pm
You're looking good CP, always smiling - such a lovely photo.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 06, 2015, 11:59:58 pm
Katie the cake looks lovely.
Thanks for the Paddle boat thought Jamberie. I plan to go down to the lake in the morning and have a walk round and a peek. Hopefully a sleep in too. I'm eating in at the hotel tonight as DD will be at a dinner. Then tomorrow night we are eating out with brother.

CP you look gorgeous in that photo. I hope to go down to AA in August when we are over there. (Sounds like we have had too many bubbles ;D)

We saw some of the balloons this morning. Really exciting.
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2015, 12:26:01 am
Nice picture cookie, have never seen pictures of Canberra before, lots of trees from that view.
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Post by: Jamberie on March 07, 2015, 03:13:03 am
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Nice picture cookie, have never seen pictures of Canberra before, lots of trees from that view.
We like to call it the "Bush Capital" Judy :)
When driving across different parts of town, you might be mistaken for thinking you've left the city completely. The beautiful trees Cookie posted are in the Parliamentary Triangle (or close to), so right in the heart of things. There are (were) also quite strict limits on building heights so you can see trees easily.

Cookie, looks lile you are staying in/near New Acton. There are a lot of nice restaurants in that area, the Nishi building  is worth a look, and houses "Monster" an award winning restaurant and bar..it's where Dani Valent stayed and ate when she was here.
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Post by: obbie on March 07, 2015, 03:25:34 am
love that photo of the balloons. ;)

 about to start prepping pizzas for dinner.

grocery shopping
picked up DD from a sleepover
DS at soccer
cleaning, ironing, and going for a swim.... ;D


tomorrow relaxing I hope.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 07, 2015, 06:54:05 am
Thanks Jamberie, you are exactly right. I'm off exploring that way tomorrow and down to the Lake.
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Post by: Jamberie on March 07, 2015, 07:32:50 am
I would have loved to meet you for a coffee Cookie,  however my friends are throwing me a baby shower tomorrow so am going to be frantically getting ready!! Enjoy your exploration! If you need anything/directions etc, PM me and I'll try to help :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 07, 2015, 11:12:24 am
What a glorious photo Cookie.Don't fancy being in one of those balloons though. ;) ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on March 07, 2015, 07:39:22 pm
Cookie, glad you are enjoying your time in Canberra. Lovely city.
DS and family coming today to help us get the wood in for winter. It has to be split, (we have a machine to do this ) put on tractor and the stacked in shed.
Yesterday, CP and her beautiful daughter met us at the Farmers Market and then had lunch with us at Cherokee. It was lovely to catch up with them again after meeting them at the FF at Gracetowm. Ral took them for a ride around the block in the Polaris and they picked a few Blackberries and ate them. Judy and CC will know what this is like. ,!
Yesterday at the Market, a lady was making Paella. I got cooking instructions from her and some other customers and will be having a go at this today. It tasted fantastic.  I will let you know how I go.
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2015, 08:24:26 pm
We sure do Chookie, it was pretty scary and freezing cold.  No lovely blackberries at the time of the year we were there.  How lovely it must have been to spend time with CP and her DD.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 07, 2015, 08:46:05 pm
I remember that ride well. :D :D :D It was great even though it was cold :D :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 07, 2015, 11:12:04 pm
Jamberie that is extremely kind of you. Thank you. Please enjoy your baby shower. We are catching up with my brother this evening.

Chookie how lovely for all of you. Gosh this machine has made us so many friends all over the world. MM probably doesn't realise what this forum has done. The friendships seem very true as we can see each other every 12 months and just pick up where we left off before.

This is where I am sitting at the moment.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 07, 2015, 11:46:23 pm
it was such a lovely day - a beautiful part of the world. I have photo's which I will put up when I downsize them.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 08, 2015, 03:09:43 am
I'll look forward to them CP.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 08, 2015, 03:25:21 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on March 07, 2015, 11:46:23 pm
it was such a lovely day - a beautiful part of the world. I have photo's which I will put up when I downsize them.
Oh horror!!
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Post by: obbie on March 08, 2015, 03:33:34 am
looks a great photo Cookie. enjoy.. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 08, 2015, 05:46:35 am
Quote from: achookwoman on March 08, 2015, 03:25:21 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on March 07, 2015, 11:46:23 pm
it was such a lovely day - a beautiful part of the world. I have photo's which I will put up when I downsize them.
Oh horror!!

I will really look forward to them now.  :D ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on March 08, 2015, 07:20:15 am
How wonderful CP, I would love to get to Chookies farmers market.
Cookie, that looks lovely.  Don't know why I thought you were in Melbourne!
Such a lovely day here, we have been to North dandy to garden and check our chooks.
Enjoy the day all.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 08, 2015, 09:46:55 am
Lovely cake, great photos. Everyone is having a lovely time. Have fun at the baby shower Jamberie.
We went on a family bike ride today. Lovely ride around the river. Two hours later and 27km and a very sore bottom 😁😀 but at least I didn't fall off!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 08, 2015, 10:44:03 am
Stunning photo Cookie. 8)

I hope you had a fantastic baby shower Jamberie. ;D
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Post by: trudy on March 08, 2015, 12:29:29 pm
Lovely photo's Cookie.

Your cake looks great Katie.

Hope your baby shower went well Jamberie.

CP shame you wont be in Melbourne later this month as we will be there for a week and could have met up.
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Post by: djinni373 on March 08, 2015, 09:49:23 pm
Apologies for my intermittent appearances here. There just aren't enough hours in a day ATM.
I love coming here to see what you have all been doing and cooking :) Canberra looks lovely Cookie.
Had to share this with you all. We took time out on Saturday night and went to what I think is Sydney's only remaining drive in theatre. The drive in has been renovated with a 60's Happy Days vibe. It was a lot of fun. More pics and a little story here http://www.trublutravelling.com.au/#!/grapevine/2071/grass-class-movie-night
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Post by: gertbysea on March 08, 2015, 11:09:25 pm
Lovely story Gayle. Sadly  our future generations will never experience the fun, frivolities, and naughtiness of the drive in theatre.

Those were the days when teenagers had a lot more freedom than they do today. How little they know how small their world is now compared to the "fifties and sixties". Big old cars, bench seats, cuddling up and no phones!

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2015, 01:56:22 am
Gert that is all so very true. When DH and I started going out ( I was about 19) I had long hair. I often used to put it in plaits and he would get me into the drive in for half price. They were also the days of people piling into the boots of cars to avoid paying. Such fun at the drive ins.  :D

I'm at Tullamarine awaiting my flight home. We had a good flight down from Canberra. It was on a Dash aircraft with props.i loved it.
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Post by: gertbysea on March 09, 2015, 02:21:20 am
Love those Dash 8's. Have a good flight home on a bigger plane.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on March 09, 2015, 05:34:38 am
Haven't been to the drive-in in years. What fun  ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 09, 2015, 05:53:29 am
Hope you got home safely, Cookie.

It's a holiday here in Melbourne today so, guess what I am doing .... WORKING!!!  It is amazing what you can get done when the phones are not ringing or customers aren't coming in breaking your concentration.  My desk is almost clear of work again - I have even had a bit of time to pop in and out of the forum and actively contribute for a change!
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Post by: Jamberie on March 09, 2015, 06:54:31 am
Thanks for the well wishes :) the baby shower went really well. My friend and sister did a lovely job and I was overwhelmed with gifts good times. I even received a nappy cake (will post pic if I can), which looked amazing. Today was spent recovering before heading back to work tomorrow (it's been a lovely long weekend here).
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/08/d9a0388c0d06d510fbc4dbf2271d1cc2.jpg)Hope you enjoyed Canberra Cookie. I too love prop planes. My FIL has a small plane (I call it a Barina with wings), and it is fabulous fun to fly in.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 09, 2015, 07:08:44 am
Love the happy cake Jamberie :D :D

I hope your had a good flight home Cookie.

I never experienced a Drive In Movie Theatre. ;D
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Post by: Emme on March 09, 2015, 07:53:47 am
Hope you have a good flight Cookie 
Gosh, I remember the drive in theatre, at interval hot tomato soup & chips.  Those were the days!
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Post by: gertbysea on March 09, 2015, 08:04:30 am
Cc did they ever have drive in theatres in the UK I would think they would not be viable with your climate.

Love the nappy cake. I never had a baby shower and I have been to only one but I do think they have advanced quite a bit.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2015, 08:15:18 am
Arrived home safely and had a lovely flight. The cabin air con was a bit wonky. We cooked for about 20 minutes then froze the rest of the flight. No big deal really.

Jamberie that looks amazing. The weekend was certainly beautiful  in Canberra. We saw more balloons this morning. There was even a fog when we first got up. All very pretty.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 09, 2015, 08:37:39 am
am home too, bit knackered as I went straight to the office desk. Everything ship shape though. Was a bit naughty over my little holiday in Melbourne and probably didn't stick to my diet, so whilst I polished off the last of the Haigh's chocolate freckles I made a pact with myself to start the diet again tomorrow  :-)) Have been thinking about the yummy food chookie made and the warm hospitality, and I would say that Saturday would have to be a highlight. Trying out a new bread recipe seeing as I've been inspired, and making a nice soup for dinner.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 09, 2015, 08:52:31 am
Love the nappy cake.
I've had a day where I wished I'd never got out of bed.  It started just after midnight when dog woke me barking his head off at either a two legged or four legged creature in our backyard. By the time I looked out all was gone and so back to bed. An hour later DS6 wanted a drink. At 3.30 DS7 had a blood nose. No wonder I slept it, but that was my mistake. I ran late all day. Made choc chip hot cross buns and somehow melted the choc chips in the dough in the tmx resulting in one big goey mess. Kids say they taste good though. Second batch of hot cross buns and I killed the yeast by warming at 70 degrees along with butter and milk. Not thinking. Did cook them and they did not rise,. Yuk. Did make a butter chicken but smashed a ceramic pinch bowl on the tiles resulting in a small cut to my ankle. Who knew you needed to wear shoes when cooking. Think I will go to bed early and start again. Happy labour day / Moomba to all Victorians x
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 09, 2015, 08:58:50 am
A big hug Kim :-* We all have had days like that. :P Roll on tomorrow after a good nights sleep.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 09, 2015, 09:01:55 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on March 09, 2015, 08:04:30 am
Cc did they ever have drive in theatres in the UK I would think they would not be viable with your climate.

Gert


I have never heard of one Gert.Too bloody cold and wet :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on March 09, 2015, 09:07:14 am
Some days we are just not meant to sleep properly or cook Kimmy, the joys of being a Mum  ;D

Love the nappy cake Jamberie, we never had baby showers in my day.  In fact even my DD didn't have one when her babies were in the oven.

Ah, the old drive in theatre and the things we used to get up to :-))  I loved the one in Darwin when I was past that courting stage, they pull out beach chairs and sit outside the car up there.  It's wonderful and sure beats sitting in a cramped car.

Good to hear our WA girls are both safely home after a lovely break.  Visiting Chookie & Ral is a wonderful experience CP, plenty of us have done it so know exactly why it was the highlight of your trip.
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Post by: Jamberie on March 09, 2015, 09:11:40 am
I love going to other people's baby showers, but don't really like the fuss for myself! My DD was premmie so my friend decided I needed to have an early shower with #2 to compensate! It was really just a lovely, relaxing afternoon tea :)

Oh no Kimmy! I hope tomorrow is a better day for you!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2015, 11:06:50 am
I hope things improve Kimmy.
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Post by: Emme on March 09, 2015, 07:03:32 pm
Early start to the day here DS2 going home
Kimmy, hope you have a better day today  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on March 10, 2015, 01:08:41 am
Just catching up. So much going on.
It is always a pleasure to have Forum friends at Cherokee. We really are only trying to repay some of the kindness shown to us.
Kimmyh, look after yourself .
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Post by: obbie on March 10, 2015, 02:35:48 am
booking airfares.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on March 10, 2015, 03:35:48 am
Where are you off to Robyn,?  I'm packing the camper for Tassie next Monday,  I've been sewing for my DGD's school concert, I have nine costumes to organise, hopefully the dear children "year 6"  will have sourced a few items for tomorrow's meeting.
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Post by: troupie on March 10, 2015, 08:57:11 am
Trying to clean up for visitors but gave up in the end; its messy but clean and food is cooked. Made a pumpkin and cashew dip from that other site to take out for supper.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 10, 2015, 09:21:26 am
Finally got last years books to the accountant, a weight off.  I won't need to spend wakeful hours worrying about that now. No doubt I'll think up something else!
Poor you Kimmy, it often seems whn something goes wrong it keeps happening. Big hugs X
Jam that cake looks wonderful.  Think I can guess what you are having. Hope baby doesn't come too early for you.
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Post by: BeezeeBee on March 10, 2015, 10:12:39 am
Hello Forum! Checking in for a wee but whilst waiting for DS10 to finish futsal training.

CP and Chookie, such fun 😃

Cookie, Canberra sounds lovely. We got a chance to do a 1-day whirlwind visit in Jan. More interesting than I expected 😄

Jam, a baby shower! Nice 😘
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Post by: obbie on March 10, 2015, 08:54:34 pm
going to Brissie at the end of the month for a 50th party.
great excuse to go shopping.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 11, 2015, 12:12:41 am
AB I am jealous. That will be really lovely.
Do you get to Brisbane very often Robyn?

It's only 8 am here so nothing much done. DH has just gone off to car club so I am all by myself. First on the list is a coffee and sit down with the paper. I love dawdling over the morning paper. I will probably do the food shopping this morning. Have a lovely day everyone.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 11, 2015, 08:28:50 pm
Yesterday I put about 30 new cook books in my Eatyourbooks library. Then had to re sort book shelves. Still unable to give any cookbooks away. Think I have some sort of unidentifiable disease.
Friend gave me nice surprise yesterday. Cooking for you and me, with chip.
Ral gets new tractor today.  Both excited so went out for dinner last night. I had rabbit pie and Ral had Pork Belly, not as good as Judy cooks.
I have ordered a skip to put rubbish in as we had to make room for tractor.

AB, I believe Easter time is beautiful in Tassie. Have fun.
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Post by: judydawn on March 11, 2015, 10:11:09 pm
You'll have to post a picture of your new tractor Chookie.  When you find out the name of that unidentifiable disease, please let us know as there are quite a few of us who have the same problem  ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on March 12, 2015, 12:23:01 am
How exciting, a new tractor. Yes please Chookie, I'd love a photo too.

As for the I identifiable disease, I have it too. I so admire Mich when she can give things away. I often look at some of my books and clutter and think about giving some away, but just can't. I do use them though.
When we built here I had a cookbook clean out and still regret it. I'm thinking we need to buy more bookcases and turn the 3rd bedroom into a book room.
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Post by: JulieO on March 12, 2015, 12:26:40 am
Quote from: judydawn on March 11, 2015, 10:11:09 pm
You'll have to post a picture of your new tractor Chookie.  When you find out the name of that unidentifiable disease, please let us know as there are quite a few of us who have the same problem  ;D

Definitely  :-[

Alas I can't give them away either.  I find sometimes that recipes that once didn't appeal will do so at a later date, I just love them.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on March 12, 2015, 12:56:54 am
I read recipe books like others read novels.  I get all excited about trying and converting so many lovely recipes for the TMX but alas, I won't live long enough or have enough mouths to feed to do too many :'(  Lately I've been the recipient of Katie's book disposals, they're keeping me occupied at night whilst 'watching' TV.  Before that I bought myself a heap of recipe books as, due to disposal of hundreds of food magazines, I ended up with plenty of room in my bookcase for more recipe books.  I only give away books that have very few recipes I'd do in them, I copy the recipes and pass the book onto a friend.  It's my only vice so it's harmless.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Katj on March 12, 2015, 01:08:21 am
I agree Julie, some recipes that were overlooked  at one time can appeal to our changing tastes, especially as we get older.  I have tried to give my kids unwanted recipe books, but the don't want them.  They seem to use Apps and popular recipe websites.  I guess they don't end up with the problem of de cluttering, but I will always prefer a real book to technology. Somehow therapeutic combing through the pages of a nice cook book.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 12, 2015, 01:59:34 am
When Tenina brings out her new book this year I might be able to squeeze it in. After that, I don't know what I am going to do as I don't want to turf out any books that I have on the shelf in the kitchen  :'( I was going to only purchase e-books but the only annoying thing about them is the iPad turns off after a few seconds and its annoying turning it on again (happens repeatedly during the making of a recipe) whereas the page of a book just stays there and you can make some pencil notes/post-it notes on it as well. I take screen shots of online magazines that I order as I would never be able to find that recipe again, and so that probably saves having a file of clippings
Title: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Katiej on March 12, 2015, 02:09:26 am
Can you change the setting on your iPad CP,  so it doesn't turn off after a few seconds? I think somewhere in the settings you can.

I too have a cookbook addiction and have hundred of cookbooks. As we live in a small house, we have implemented the "one in, one out" policy. Anything you buy, you need to get rid of something. Alas, it also relates to books.

I give all the cookbooks that I'm not keeping to Judy. Getting rid of them doesn't hurt as much as I first thought it might.  I gave her two big piles on the weekend - unfortunately for her, I slipped a Pete Evans book in there. It was easy to get rid of that book, as that guy annoys me!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on March 12, 2015, 03:38:27 am
Me too Katie. He is now trying to get Mums to give their babies his paleo stuff. Not very sensible.
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Post by: JulieO on March 12, 2015, 03:38:44 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on March 12, 2015, 01:59:34 am
I was going to only purchase e-books but the only annoying thing about them is the iPad turns off after a few seconds and its annoying turning it on again (happens repeatedly during the making of a recipe.

CP yes you can turn off in the settings so it doesn't close down until you tell it to.

Tap on Settings
Tap on General
Scroll down the page until you see Auto-Lock, tap on that.
Tap on Never.

It won't close down until you go back into the same screen and then tap on whatever you are happy with ie 2 mins, 5 mins etc.

I follow the same procedure with my iPhone when using my grocery app so I can walk around the supermarket and it stays on the page until shopping is done then I reset it to 1 min.   :)
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on March 12, 2015, 04:00:29 am
Thanks for that tip Julie , CP I have the same problem , most annoying
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 12, 2015, 04:49:09 am
thanks JO, I did know about that one but its inconvenient if you say have to cook something for 20 mins cos it means that its using up battery power (always having to charge up my things) so thats where an open book is hands down better. Pete Evans can no longer bat those baby blues and get away with it. Lately he has had some negative press, and I really don't like the thought of a chef spouting off his beliefs when he is not a qualified dietician to sell books. I feel he is using his celebrity status at another level, and the publishers of his books should perhaps take some responsibility as well. I'd like to know how many babies he's tested his Paleo diet on???
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Post by: cookie1 on March 12, 2015, 05:26:27 am
I find it awful in that there will be some Mums out there who are gullible enough to follow his ideas.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Katj on March 12, 2015, 05:49:04 am
I agree Cookie.
I read last year that Peter Evans was quitting MKR because he was into Paleo and it was said that having to taste all the foods cooked on the show made him feel sick. I guess he had second thoughts when thinking about the money he would miss out on.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Bedlam on March 12, 2015, 01:51:08 pm
Beef broth instead of breast milk!  It's horrifying you hope no one would follow that.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: maddy on March 12, 2015, 11:07:53 pm
Quote from: Bedlam on March 12, 2015, 01:51:08 pm
Beef broth instead of breast milk!  It's horrifying you hope no one would follow that.

Hmmm, what a twit!!
So what's going on with his restaurant??  Is it going to be paleo only food now?
He was in town here last night with a paleo seminar.

P.S.  I hope Colin does take his place on MKR  :-*
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Post by: Jamberie on March 13, 2015, 11:54:46 am
Quote from: maddy link=topic=10298.msg388958#msg388958

P.S.  I hope Colin does take his place on MKR  :-*

Me too!

It takes years upon years of research and trialling by teams of people with years of experience,  study and research backgrounds to develop baby formula. It makes me so cranky to think that one person can develop their own version. Knowing that some person will take their advice really saddens me.
Sorry, will get off soap box before I get carried away!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: achookwoman on March 14, 2015, 04:44:14 am
Today we went to the Kyneton Farmers Market. I took some herbs and jam for the swap table and came away with a small carton of fresh Autumn Raspberries. We also bought 3 Isa Brown hens. Nice girls. Our 2 old ones are only laying 1 egg a day  When we got home we had to fix up a fox proof cage for them. They seem very happy.
I also bought some King Edward potatoes.  These are my Favorite potatoes but you rearly see them.

Don't have any of Peter Evens books. Bit too in your face for me.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Katiej on March 14, 2015, 08:28:20 am
I love the sound of your farmers market and the swap table Chookie.
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Post by: mcmich on March 14, 2015, 10:07:56 am
I love the sound of the markets too. You always take and come away with great produce Chookie. I'm sure you would have very happy hens  :D

I'm just home from work, the only shift I've accepted this week but as I booked the hotel for Melbourne this morning thought I should start getting some spending money together. 
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Post by: Katj on March 14, 2015, 10:52:00 pm
We went on a bus coach tour of wineries in the Swan Valley (including 1 Brewery),, finishing up with evening meal at a restaurant.
At the 3rd winery, they had a cafe that served light meals, and not being a big wine drinker, I was ready for a coffee. DH noticed they had a Thermomix sitting on the bottom shelf of a food cart. The bowl was sitting on it's side next to the base. I wanted to say 'why isn't that Thermie taking pride of place in your kitchen?'  >:(
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on March 15, 2015, 04:41:17 am
I too need to get back into the swing of coming back here and posting. We've had three deaths in the last three months to cancer which has really taken the wind out of my sails.

Anyway I've been learning about fermenting and bone broths. Been shopping organically. It's actually saving us heaps. We live basically and don't end up with all the stuff we don't need.

I love going to the markets. Which is all I've done today after dh flew home after being stuck on Barrow Island with the cyclone last week. Some cooking soon.
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Post by: mcmich on March 15, 2015, 05:34:36 am
I'm so sorry to hear that news INAID. Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
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Post by: judydawn on March 15, 2015, 08:43:19 am
Condolences from me too INAID, such a sad time for your family.

I've had the most wonderful day at Adelaide's Fringe Festival  with the kids.  Saw 2 shows and laughed our heads off. The 5 of us all had something different for lunch, the choice of food was amazing and the setting in the eastern parklands couldn't have been more perfect.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 15, 2015, 09:07:53 am
My deepest sympathy INAID. Life can be rough at times.

Judy that sounds like fun. We had a car run today. We went down to Waroona, had lunch and a meeting and came home. The journey was about 240km. We were so pleased the old car didn't miss a beat. It was a big drive for it.
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Post by: goldfish on March 15, 2015, 09:29:15 am
My gosh, INAID . . I think "wind out of your sails" would be putting it mildly!  My deepest sympathy to you and to those near to you.  I hope you have some smooth sailing now.  Fermenting is great.  It'll be interesting to hear how you're doing in that direction!!  All the best - and do look after yourself!!   : :-* :-*
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Post by: mcmich on March 15, 2015, 09:36:53 am
Sounds like JD and Cookie had a fun Sunday.  :D

Don and I went to Morpeth today - an historic town full of charm, it's always a good day there. We had the worst meal though, so bad that I ate 1 bite and didn't have anymore and Don ate about half, only because he had to pay for it. We went home via the Hunter Valley and shared a tasting plate of cheeses and quince paste which was wonderful and only $14. Vegan diet out the door for today  :o  first dairy I've had since October 2nd last year but I don't feel any worse for wear. It's good practice for our Easter trip away when I will be eating some meat, hoping I can be OK with that.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 15, 2015, 10:50:30 am
Good to hear from INAID. So sorry to hear that life's been rough. Hoping the next few months are better xox
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 15, 2015, 01:39:53 pm
Sending my condolences too INAID.You really have had a rough time recently.

Great to hear you had a wonderful time today Judy. ;D

Glad to hear your old car didn't miss a beat Cookie. ;D

What a disappointing lunch for you and Don Michele.Glad to know you found somewhere good to eat on the way home ;)
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Post by: Bedlam on March 15, 2015, 01:56:08 pm
Me too Inaid, life has a nasty habit of kicking when we are down. Deepest sympathy to you all.  Glad your DH was safe on Barrow.

We had a wander around the crab fest today, it really showcases Mandurah and there is something for all.
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Post by: obbie on March 15, 2015, 08:29:59 pm
sending big hugs INAID, I hope its all uphill from now.

We went to Cairns, grocery shopping.. :) and more clothes for the kids.
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Post by: astarra on March 16, 2015, 01:51:46 am
Hugs INAID. Hope you and your family are ok.  :-* :-* :-*
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mcmich on March 16, 2015, 06:35:37 am
Today I decluttered my craft room, I have way too much stuff that I haven't used in years. I put over 100 embellishments, stamps, papers etc on gumtree for free and it turns out that the lady that picked it up volunteers at a not profit children's centre. At the end of the day I didn't care who had it as long as it was out of my house but it was nice to know that some children will enjoy it.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 16, 2015, 06:38:06 am
That was wonderful Mich. It would make you feel especially good.
I did the ironing this morning ( 2 weeks worth + Canberra clothes).
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Post by: judydawn on March 16, 2015, 10:15:07 am
How many rooms do you have left to declutter now Michele?  Love your new avatar.

I had a bone density scan today, great result again.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 16, 2015, 11:43:36 am
That's good news Judy.
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Post by: mcmich on March 16, 2015, 11:44:21 am
Too many JD. But getting there. Good that you went for a bone density test.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 16, 2015, 12:17:10 pm
Quote from: judydawn on March 16, 2015, 10:15:07 am
I had a bone density scan today, great result again.
That great news Judy ;D

I love your new avatar too Michele. ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: troupie on March 17, 2015, 04:25:30 am
I have spent the morning cleaning the pantry and the moths that were hiding there. I have washed everything that was washable and have to put it all back now and then I must be ready for a rest.
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Post by: judydawn on March 17, 2015, 04:30:38 am
What a horrible job troupie, nice to have it all done now.

I joined my Mum for a special St Patrick's day lunch in her retirement village today.  It was a great meal of Guinness Pie, cauli -au -gratin, green & yellow beans plus potato & sweet potato mash followed by Bailey's mousse.  Not bad for $8. Only thing missing was a glass of wine LOL.
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Post by: JulieO on March 17, 2015, 04:50:36 am
Sounds like a nice day Judy and great news about the tests.  Love it when they come back good.  ;D

Today I made plane reserverations for our holiday to Melbz for a couple of weeks in July.  Needed to book fares from where we live to Adelaide then on to Melb, plus the shuttle bus to our Hotel in St Kilda.  Accommodation was booked and paid for in January (saving $900) so now it's all done and just need to save for our spending money.  Love Melbourne in winter (and am feeling excited).  ;D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Katj on March 17, 2015, 05:23:32 am
Good news On your test Judy.
Troupie my pantry is an absolute mess at the moment, but funnily enough I know what I have and where it is much to DH's amusement.
If I had moths I would feel compelled to do it, but after the last time, I have anything that looks yummy for moths sealed in a container.
Good on ta Michelle, lucky enough to give your craft away to someone more needy.
I am half way through sorting unwanted fabric, hoping to find a charity sewers group....I haven't forgotten you Troupie.
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Post by: mcmich on March 17, 2015, 05:37:26 am
Fabric would be hard to get rid of. We all have our something that is hard for us to get rid of.

Today DH and I washed, polished and vacuumed the cars. Well I vacuumed and DH washed and polished. As soon as I went to the post office it rained so I had to re chamios it.  ;D I always go through the car wash once a week and vac it every other week but it's not as good as a hand wash and I love a clean car.  :D
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 17, 2015, 05:40:06 am
Mich I feel inadequate. You de-clutter regularly and you wash your car regularly. If you are giving away energy, please send me some!
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on March 17, 2015, 05:52:33 am
JulieO are yo0u planning on attending any footy matches?
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Post by: JulieO on March 17, 2015, 07:30:02 am
The Crows aren't playing in Melb when we are there.  Saying that tho, it's quite possible we may go to a game anyway as we've never been in Melb.  Just depends on what is happening at the time.
 
I would really love to be a part of the audience of the AFL Footy Show on either of the 2 Thursdays we are there, but can't find any information of how to get tickets for while we are there.  Will keep looking of course but I won't hold my breath.  :P
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: goldfish on March 17, 2015, 08:16:17 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on March 17, 2015, 05:40:06 am
Mich I feel inadequate. You de-clutter regularly and you wash your car regularly. If you are giving away energy, please send me some!

Likewise, Mich!! Me too!! :-))
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Post by: mcmich on March 17, 2015, 09:30:45 am
Quote from: goldfish on March 17, 2015, 08:16:17 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on March 17, 2015, 05:40:06 am
Mich I feel inadequate. You de-clutter regularly and you wash your car regularly. If you are giving away energy, please send me some!

Likewise, Mich!! Me too!! :-))

Oh goodness no. I pay to have my windows cleaned (next week) as neither DH or I will do them. The granny flat that we gutted last year is a very slow work in progress. The store room is very hit and miss. Decluttering and the car is about all I do regularly.  :)
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 18, 2015, 03:02:46 am
Whilst I was cleaning the shower, my puppies jumped up on to the table and destroyed my credit card  :o They nearly destroyed another one but thankfully one tasted better than the other. Yesterday it was the retic they pulled up and had a good old chew on. Thankfully DH is away so I can fill in holes in the garden where they've dug, and order a new replacement card. They certainly cost a bit in repairs, but whilst I'm waiting for my new card they are also saving me money  ;)
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Post by: mab19 on March 18, 2015, 04:11:21 am
Shopping this morning and then some sewing as well as making the relish.
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Post by: mcmich on March 18, 2015, 06:55:34 am
I accepted a shift at work today (they rang at 0610hrs) for me to start at 0700hrs. I made it in time. Extra pocket money for Melbourne.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 18, 2015, 08:03:02 am
If our phone rang after 9pm or at 6am Mich I always knew it was someone asking me to work. More pocket money is always useful.

CP they are naughty little fellows. But cute.
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 18, 2015, 10:05:06 am
Gosh I've been missing for such a long time, I've popped in but never had time to post, life has had a few ups and downs since a week before Christmas when we lost our gorgeous 17 year old nephew so it's been a tough few months :'(
certainly trying to get back into the swing of things in the kitchen and can't wait to contribute more, I've certainly missed coming here and being a part of such a wonderful place xx
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Post by: judydawn on March 18, 2015, 10:23:59 am
Condolences to you Suzanne, losing young ones is such a tragedy and the family must be devastated.

Welcome back to the forum.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 18, 2015, 10:40:18 am
Suzanne I'm sorry to read about your nephew. My sympathy to you and your family.
It is lovely to have you back.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 18, 2015, 07:28:49 pm
My condolences to you Suzanne.It must have been a very sad time for your family.Its really lovely to see you posting again.
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Post by: mcmich on March 18, 2015, 09:27:09 pm
Deepest sympathy to you and your family Suzanne. It's lovely to have you back and posting on the forum again.
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Post by: gertbysea on March 18, 2015, 10:21:52 pm
Suzanne you and your family have had a heart wrenching time. It is so sad to lose a child when they are just on the cusp of adulthood and fulfilling their dreams.

It does take a while to,get your cooking mojo on. Glad you are back.

Gert
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Post by: droverjess on March 18, 2015, 10:35:24 pm
Hi Suzanne so sorry to read your news, deepest condolences to you and your family. If anything can help get you cooking again it's this forum.
Good to see you Gert too.

Been so hectic myself I'm not on here much either, but I do pop in now and then. Thankfully I am fully recovered from the winter lurgy that flattened us all, and have worked back to fitness with daily exercises.
The garden is springing to life with all the new bulbs but we are glad not to be lambing sheep anymore.
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Post by: judydawn on March 18, 2015, 11:02:39 pm
That's good to hear DJ, finally you have spring in your step (pun intended  ;D).  Stay well.
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Post by: goldfish on March 19, 2015, 02:16:34 am
Suzanne - my condolences to you and to your family . . . how heartbreaking to lose someone so young. I'm so very sorry . . . .


DJ . . glad to hear things are looking up after your long cold winter.  Those winter bugs are incredibly tenacious!
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Post by: mcmich on March 19, 2015, 02:32:05 am
Nice to hear from you DJ.  :D Glad that you've finally shaken that bug and are out in the garden again.

I thought I had done all the decluttering I could with this last couple of weeks. I didn't think there would be anything else to find.
Went to the linen press and saw two piles of tea towels, I pulled them all out and I have 38 of them.  :-[ I went through them all and got rid of 16 of them either to the bin, cleaning rags or the new ones in colours that I don't go with my kitchen I will give away. Looks like I have a way to go yet. Really 22 is still excessive and I have a dishwasher. Better do a 2nd cull of the tea towels.
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Post by: Katj on March 19, 2015, 02:51:18 am
Always nice to see regulars come back after busy times. I don't seem to be on as much lately either, always something going on.
Today I've done my normal weekly shop, put on a load of washing, made up the spare bed, put 2 Dutch Almond Loaves in the oven, soon will be time to head to the Aiport to pick up Youngest DS, he is staying for the weekend, DD has a 40th Birthday on Saturday which is a river cruise. Guess who's babysitting?
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Post by: gertbysea on March 19, 2015, 03:25:44 am
Quote from: mcmich on March 19, 2015, 02:32:05 am
Nice to hear from you DJ.  :D Glad that you've finally shaken that bug and are out in the garden again.

I thought I had done all the decluttering I could with this last couple of weeks. I didn't think there would be anything else to find.
Went to the linen press and saw two piles of tea towels, I pulled them all out and I have 38 of them.  :-[ I went through them all and got rid of 16 of them either to the bin, cleaning rags or the new ones in colours that I don't go with my kitchen I will give away. Looks like I have a way to go yet. Really 22 is still excessive and I have a dishwasher. Better do a 2nd cull of the tea towels.

I use tea towels to wrap presents  or if I make bread to give I put it in a tea towel.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on March 19, 2015, 04:06:14 am
Tea towels seem to go forth and multiply behind closed doors Michele.
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Post by: mcmich on March 19, 2015, 04:27:19 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on March 19, 2015, 03:25:44 am
I use tea towels to wrap presents  or if I make bread to give I put it in a tea towel.
Gert

Perfect Gert, luckily I haven't donated the new ones yet, they're still in the back of the car. Ok, I'm nearly through the wrapping paper that I vowed to use up so now everyone will get their gifts wrapped in a tea towel. Pity I didn't read this before I sent the books off.  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 19, 2015, 04:40:00 am
Thank you everyone for your kind words, it is sad to say that our tragedy has opened our eyes to youth suicide and how prevalent it actually is in our society.

Gert my mum would often wrap gifts in tea towels, I use the kids school artwork which is in oversupply.

DJ so glad you are on the mend, bet you can't wait for summer :D me on the other hand is dreading winter :o
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Post by: mcmich on March 19, 2015, 06:00:22 am
Quote from: mcmich on March 19, 2015, 04:27:19 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on March 19, 2015, 03:25:44 am
I use tea towels to wrap presents  or if I make bread to give I put it in a tea towel.
Gert

Perfect Gert, luckily I haven't donated the new ones yet, they're still in the back of the car. Ok, I'm nearly through the wrapping paper that I vowed to use up so now everyone will get their gifts wrapped in a tea towel. Pity I didn't read this before I sent the books off.  :D

To the 5 forum members I did send books to - you are probably very grateful I didn't think of this.  ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 19, 2015, 06:54:28 am
I wish I held on to the souvenir tea towels that mum gave me before I got married - the quality of the linen was superb. They are not the same nowadays...
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Post by: cookie1 on March 19, 2015, 07:15:55 am
I have to admit to having a very, very large stack of tea towels in my linen cupboard. When we started travelling round Oz I always bought 2 tea towels from every place we went. As CP said they were linen then. I am still using them and have many to go.
I regret that when Mum died I gave all hers away. I should have kept them for DD.

Today DH and I spent the day at The Caravan and Camping Show. We had fun. We didn't see anything that was worth trading our van on, so I guess we saved lots of money.
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Post by: mcmich on March 19, 2015, 07:22:33 am
Yeh, linen tea towels are so much better and last the distance.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 19, 2015, 08:32:20 am
My ex-Mil used to bring back souvenir tea towels from all her little holidays within Australia.  I tend to rotate the same 6 tea towels then when they look worn, I use them for washing the car and outdoor furniture and replace them with another 6 new ones.  It's good to have a healthy  supply even though I do have a dishwasher.
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Post by: gertbysea on March 19, 2015, 09:25:26 am
I don't even use tea towels. I buy 10 bucks worth of micro fibre cloths at Bunnings and toss them when they get disgusting. I have kept CC's for the recipe. All others re re gifted .

Linen? Are you nuts? Lol!

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on March 19, 2015, 12:03:50 pm
Emme, chose a cook book - wrapped in a tea towel (sorry darl) that's my new choice of wrapping. Blame Gert.  ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on March 19, 2015, 01:03:44 pm
Suzanne , deepest sympathy to you and yours. A tragedy at 17.  I can understand you being so distressed.  Big hugs to you.
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Post by: droverjess on March 19, 2015, 11:00:40 pm
So long as we never send tea towels back to Gert! Cornish pasties excepted of course!
It's made me laugh a lot tonight reading this. McMich I need you to come stay and declutter us, although I am getting better..... I take things most weeks to hospice shop  ;D they even want bags of rags, labelled as such. They made £160,000 out of rags last year and it's better than landfill, so my old cloths, clothes, tea towels and even socks go in there. That's what they ask for, so that's what they get.  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on March 20, 2015, 06:40:43 am
Glad you got a giggle DJ.

DJ, don't give anyone ideas, I don't want them posted back to me or to Gert.  ;D

I would love to visit England and your B&B would be on the list. Maybe one day  :-*
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Post by: troupie on March 20, 2015, 10:24:58 am
I have just spent a wonderful day sewing with a group of friends; we make a lot of noise but do get some sewing done.

McMich I don't think I could ever de clutter; I might want something down the track a bit .... but on second thoughts I probably wont be able to find it in this mess anyway.
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Post by: mcmich on March 21, 2015, 09:40:39 pm

Quote from: troupie on March 20, 2015, 10:24:58 am
I have just spent a wonderful day sewing with a group of friends; we make a lot of noise but do get some sewing done.

McMich I don't think I could ever de clutter; I might want something down the track a bit .... but on second thoughts I probably wont be able to find it in this mess anyway.


 ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: obbie on March 22, 2015, 06:46:10 am
my Best Friend came to visit for the day.
Great fun catching up..
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Post by: cookie1 on March 28, 2015, 05:22:50 am
We have driven down to Busselton today. We are going to a wedding a bit further along the coast later in the day. Then tomorrow were going to see a tractor, truck, car, machinery museum for the day. It should be interesting. I'll take the iPad just in case it's not.
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Post by: mab19 on March 28, 2015, 05:32:50 am
DH went to the Gippsland Field Days today, not my scene really, so I spent some of the day working on a quilt that I am making.  Also had a visitor for afternoon tea with lots of gossip.  ;D
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Post by: troupie on March 28, 2015, 11:32:53 am
I spent the day with my Sewing Guild group and made lots of toilet bags for a Community Centre around here.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 28, 2015, 08:21:06 pm
Went to the Lancefield Farmers Market yesterday.  Bought a packet of mix to make rice pudding.  Made it according to instructions but in TMX. Need to reduce the liquid but otherwise very nice. I have translated the % given for the ingredients and will make up to see what it is like before I post.  It is gluten and egg free.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 28, 2015, 08:40:53 pm
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 28, 2015, 09:16:36 pm
An interesting pudding mix Chookie.I look forward to your recipe ;D
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Post by: judydawn on March 28, 2015, 11:39:44 pm
It didn't thicken on sitting Chookie?
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Post by: achookwoman on March 29, 2015, 04:02:36 am
Quote from: judydawn on March 28, 2015, 11:39:44 pm
It didn't thicken on sitting Chookie?

Only a little. When I make it I am going to add some dried fruit.
Title: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2015, 11:44:23 am
I really like the sound of that Chookie.
Today we did a lot of driving round. We went to Gnomesville. There are 1,000's of gnomes there. We spent some time walking round and looking at them and chuckling.
We then drove back through the Ferguson Valley and had lunch in Donnybrook. We eventually came back to Busselton. Home tomorrow.
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AGeelong gnome for Maddy and Kimmy. (??)
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Our lunch spot in Donnybrook.
Title: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2015, 11:48:47 am
This was my favourite gnome. He really appealed to me.
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Post by: judydawn on March 29, 2015, 11:56:48 am
Such a lovely lunch spot cookie and the gnome place looks like a gnome cemetery  LOL
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Post by: JulieO on March 29, 2015, 09:19:04 pm
What an unusual thing Cookie.  Do people take the gnomes they no longer love or can look after there to live?   ;D   Lovely setting.  Sounds like you had a nice day.  :D
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Post by: courton on March 30, 2015, 12:14:21 am
Is the gnome land in the middle of nowhere or is it a well known tourist destination?
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Post by: achookwoman on March 30, 2015, 01:21:37 am
I have become very frustrated with Snap Recipes.  The recipes refuse to come up when required.
I tried Pepperplate but as I like to transfer recipes from my blog which contain photo, ingredients and instructions , all together , this doesn't work.
I have just bought Paprika for $6.50, and this seems to be the best option for me.  Inner to use it to be sure there are no impediments for me.
I have been investigating all options today while bored out of my brain while waiting for Ral while he is having his Cataract op.good way to use 4 hours.
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Post by: judydawn on March 30, 2015, 01:25:52 am
Good to see you have found something with which to amuse yourself Chookie, what would we do without out iPads  ;D

Good luck to Ral's second operation. 
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Post by: Katj on March 30, 2015, 02:22:44 am
I haven't been to Gnomesville for a few years. It got flooded a few years ago and quite a lot of the gnomes got damaged.
My sister lives down that way and when her GD was little she placed a gnome there. She is 14 now and last time I asked, DS told me GD's gnome was still there.
It's a very cute diversion if you are trvelling South.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 30, 2015, 03:12:06 am
Must go and see it - is it in the Ferguson Valley?
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Post by: Katj on March 30, 2015, 05:58:22 am
Yes CP, Tis the Ferguson Valley.
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Post by: Bedlam on March 30, 2015, 06:49:45 am
Wow Gnomeville has grown since I was there a few years ago. 
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Post by: cookie1 on March 30, 2015, 07:33:44 am
Gnomes ills apparently started when a round about was put in near there. A young lass, who is now all grown up, decided it needed a gnome. People have been adding them for years and years. A man cleared all the area that is now used.  I think they will need to clear some more land for it soon.
Some of the gnomes are memorial gnomes, but most seem to have been placed there for just the fun of it. After the flood an ABC announcer here advised people that they could bring a gnome and $2 in to him and he would take all the gnomes down there. The $2 went to the Children's Hospital.
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Post by: Delightful Den on March 30, 2015, 03:10:25 pm
I try to never miss a visit to Gnomesville when I'm in the area. I placed a Gnome there years ago when we lived nearby in Collie.

The last time I went back it had grown quite a bit.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 31, 2015, 12:02:08 pm
It would be easy to spend several hours there.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 31, 2015, 12:41:06 pm
Quote from: Delightful Den on March 30, 2015, 03:10:25 pm
I placed a Gnome there years ago when we lived nearby in Collie.

The last time I went back it had grown quite a bit.

how big did your Gnome get? 

  ;D

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Post by: cookie1 on March 31, 2015, 01:00:24 pm
ROFL.
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Post by: Katj on April 01, 2015, 07:06:10 am
Too funny, DD. I thought the same as CP, wondering about the growth spurt of your gnome. Lol
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 01, 2015, 10:00:59 am
Too funny CP.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 03, 2015, 07:09:17 am
We have been looking after 2 GC for a few days, DSL. And DIL arrived yesterday. It is a pleasure to have them all here.  House is pretty chaotic but all good fun.
Today as we were finishing cleaning up after lunch, Ral called me out side.  He said he had something to show me.  And there  stood Judy. What a pleasant surprise.  Totally unexpected and how they found our place completely surprises me.  Judy was with her DD, SIL and his mum. All very welcome. 
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Post by: judydawn on April 03, 2015, 07:16:59 am
We were all very proud of ourselves when we found your place Chookie, there was great applause within the car.  It was nice to meet your son and his family too. I knew you wouldn't mind us turning up unannounced after our trip to Hanging Rock.  I can't believed I climbed to the top without having a heart attack LOL.  We've had a great day.
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Post by: Katiej on April 03, 2015, 07:32:02 am
How wonderful you two got a chance to catch up.  Jealous!
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Post by: KarenH on April 03, 2015, 08:40:37 am
I'm jealous too!  What an absolutely lovely catch-up for you all.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 03, 2015, 08:52:23 am
What a lovely surprise Chookie. And we'll done Judy on both accounts, climbing the Rock and finding Chookies.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 03, 2015, 08:54:36 am
How wonderfully exciting. An unplanned catch up. Judy, congratulations on climbing Hanging Rock. Is it spooky there? I have never been.
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Post by: trudy on April 03, 2015, 09:00:19 am
Well done Judy on both counts.  How nice for you to be able to spend some time with the wonderful Chookie & Ral.  Surprises are nice!!!!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 03, 2015, 09:22:42 am
What a wonderful surprise for you Chookie.I'm jealous too.Very clever of you to find Chookie's and Ral's house Judy ;)
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Post by: obbie on April 03, 2015, 10:47:15 am
Fantastic Judy, glad you found Chookies ;D
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 03, 2015, 10:51:22 am
What a lovely surprise. Very happy and a little jealous for you both.
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 03, 2015, 12:42:35 pm
Rest day today so no training. Slept in, then made a batch of Chookies hot cross buns. then DW and I spent the rest of the day making giant games for DD's wedding in November.
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Post by: KarenH on April 04, 2015, 07:51:32 am
Went for a picnic lunch with friends in Mt Lofty Botanic Gardens.   Beautiful weather and all of the autumn leaves on the trees in the gardens were gorgeous.   Drank just a wee bit too much wine, so now feeling sleepy and ever so slightly seedy  8)
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Post by: trudy on April 04, 2015, 08:41:13 am
It's sure looking nice up your way Karen.  We were up at Mount Barker to a nursery this morning and thought we should have brought your curry tree with us!   Sorry, must get it to you soon  xxxx
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 04, 2015, 09:42:58 am
Bike ride with boys, followed by a spa. Lazy day as nighttime is a busy one this weekend. Tooth fairy came last night for DS6's first loose tooth and easter bunny is expected tonight.

What sort of giant games are you making den?
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Post by: Katiej on April 04, 2015, 10:22:16 am
Today we went to McLaren a Vale to have lunch with Richard's Mum & Dad.  We went today as we couldn't make the family Easter lunch tomorrow due to DH going to the Crows game.

As MIL has her right hand in plaster after an operation and her left hand shakes quite a lot due to Parkinson's, I provided all the food. We had quiche, Kezza's AWW meatloaf but as meatballs, airfried baby potatoes and salad.  For dessert we had custard tea cake with cream and strawberries. Everything was gluten free to suit MIL.  Everyone loved the food and they appreciated my doing the cooking.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 04, 2015, 10:48:26 am
The lunch you provided sounded delicious Katie.I bet your MIL really appreciated it.
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Post by: judydawn on April 04, 2015, 11:14:54 am
You are a great DIL Katie and your meal sounds lovely.
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Post by: Delightful Den on April 04, 2015, 11:51:33 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on April 04, 2015, 09:42:58 am
What sort of giant games are you making den?

So far we have made: Giant Jenga, Giant Kerplunk (kids game with marbles and plastic skewers), quoits. We already have a game of Corn Hole (This web address will explain it http://www.playcornhole.org/rules.shtml) and a game of horse shoes. DW wants to make  a couple of holes of mini golf. I am trying to talk her out of it

I also have some wooden benches to sand and repaint for seating at the ceremony and a four wheeled two person "bike" to restore for the bride and groom to ride into the reception on. DW also wants me to build an ice cream trolly either as a hand trolly or a bicycle trolly. This will be for the champagne.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 04, 2015, 12:02:56 pm
Sounds fabulous den. Looking forward to seeing some photos when it's all done. You are going to be exhausted after this wedding. Lucky bride and groom.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 04, 2015, 12:37:53 pm
DD you are going to be a busy Dad.
Katie your lunch sounds wonderful. Parkinson's is the pits.
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Post by: Katiej on April 04, 2015, 11:48:22 pm
Yes Cookie, Parkinson's is the pits - both my Mum & my MIL have it unfortunately.

Wow Den, that all sounds amazing (& a lot if work).
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Post by: judydawn on April 05, 2015, 01:59:15 am
Been to Camberwell market now off to Cosco than heading for Ballarat.  Bought lots at the market, loved it.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 05, 2015, 02:07:31 am
Sounds great Judy. Enjoy Costco, I would love to see one.

Katie love to your Mum and MIL. My Mum had it too.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 05, 2015, 04:01:25 am
BWAAAAAAA! I wanna go to Costco.

I am culling books and taking photos of Ted's musical score collection with the hope of finding a home for them.

Gert
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Post by: achookwoman on April 05, 2015, 08:35:02 am
DD, weddings should be fun and your D's certainly will be. Hope you are not too exhausted to enjoy it.
Katie, lucky MIL and rest of family.
Kimmyh, GD recently had the tooth fairy visit.  Tooth fairy was very tired and left a $50 note under pillow by mistake.  Child was delighted and wondered what was so special about this tooth.  Be careful. ,!

We have been in garden all day, building 2 wicking beds.  Exhausted.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 05, 2015, 08:39:14 am
Lots of jobs that need to be done Gert.

Chookie the Tooth Fairy must have been VERY tired.
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Post by: judydawn on April 05, 2015, 08:52:23 am
LOL Chookie, will GS now expect the same when he loses his next tooth?
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Post by: Katj on April 05, 2015, 08:53:41 am
Met DD, SIL and 3 little GK's for a barbie breakfast in Kings Park. What a glorious morning! Kookaburras in fine form, just waiting on nearby branches for the meat to be cooked. 2 oldest GK did a little Easter egg hunt which my DD had set up before they got there. She had been coaching a group of runners in the park earlier.
Very lazy afternoon here.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 05, 2015, 09:13:35 am
LOL Chookie. ;D

Sounds as though you had a great day Judy :)

A big job for you Gert :-*

What a wonderful start to Easter Sunday for you Katj. :)

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Post by: Kimmyh on April 05, 2015, 11:10:31 am
Wow an expensive mistake chookie. Our tooth fairy is on a budget. $2 for first tooth and $1 for each tooth after that. Ds6 has already worked out how much all his teeth together are worth!
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Post by: gertbysea on April 05, 2015, 12:15:16 pm
A bit of an emotional roller coaster ride CC but needs must. No one I know has any interest in classical music anything . A lifetime collection and as Ted was an Anglophile so much English music and history. I found a 1966 program from the 3 Choirs Festival that year in Worcester signed by Sir Adrian Boult . We met him on the train going up from London . It was our first anniversary nearly 50  years ago. He loved Elgar. . Lots of stuff I must listen to once more before sending it to others who may love it as he did.

Interesting weekend.

Gert
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Post by: achookwoman on April 05, 2015, 10:23:28 pm
Gert, feel for you. A very difficult task.
Kimmyh, kids are so funny with money.  We gave the 2 GC who were with us before Easter $5 each for doing jobs. It was to be spent on anything they liked.  One said "you don't have to" , the little one said"that's not much."   however it took them  about 1/2 an hour to spend it in one of those junky $2 shops. They loved what they bought.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on April 06, 2015, 01:46:47 am
I love the $50 mixup that the tooth fairy made. Thats enough to start wobbling all the teeth out
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Post by: cookie1 on April 06, 2015, 02:44:02 am
Gert, it is indeed an emotive time for you. Lots of memories, both good and bad, and hopefully a few chuckles along the way. Thinking of you.
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Post by: mab19 on April 06, 2015, 04:21:18 am
I'm just having a quick visit home from house sitting to pick up a few things I had forgotten.  Most importantly was Thermie.  I didn't realise just how much I used him until I didn't have him.

Also have had 2 GD staying out there with us and they go home today. 
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Post by: Katj on April 06, 2015, 05:05:17 am
A bit of work in the garden this morning after a very windy 6k walk long the river.
DH made Pumpkin & Kale soup for lunch while I hung out washing. Quiet afternoon to follow.
Gert, one of the Qld orchestra's may be interested in all Ted's classical stuff. Hope you find a home for it.
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Post by: judydawn on April 06, 2015, 07:58:54 am
Today we've been driving in country Victoria - drove through Creswick, stopped at Clumes to checkout the shops and have lunch at the bakery then onto Daylesford where we walked around the lake (well half of it).  Home for a coffee before catching up with an old family friend of SIL and going out to tea. 
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Post by: astarra on April 06, 2015, 10:06:00 am
Spent nearly 2 hours peeling, cutting, steaming and freezing: 10kg potatoes, 4 large kumara and 1 pumpkin.  :o
then we took the girls out to the park for a while, :D then attended a dear old friend's funeral (she has just turned 93, used to look after DH when he was a little tacker!)  :'(
After all that was over, we were invited out to a friend's farm for a bbq tea......  ;D ;D

Quite a range of emotions for one day, and feel exhausted now.  ???
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Post by: cookie1 on April 06, 2015, 11:46:45 am
Judy you have certainly been out and about. It really sounds like fun.

Astarra it is amazing how emotions can really wear you out.

I did the ironing this morning and packed a few books into the new bookcases DH picked up for us at Bunnings. All our furniture is jarrah and these aren't. However they are tucked in a back bedroom and are holding many books.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 06, 2015, 09:36:12 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on April 05, 2015, 12:15:16 pm
A bit of an emotional roller coaster ride CC but needs must. No one I know has any interest in classical music anything . A lifetime collection and as Ted was an Anglophile so much English music and history. I found a 1966 program from the 3 Choirs Festival that year in Worcester signed by Sir Adrian Boult . We met him on the train going up from London . It was our first anniversary nearly 50  years ago. He loved Elgar. . Lots of stuff I must listen to once more before sending it to others who may love it as he did.

Interesting weekend.

Gert

If you think I can help, Gert, let me know.  I will can ask around for you.  Going through this part of the mourning process is so very hard, just take your time over everything.
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Post by: obbie on April 06, 2015, 09:38:52 pm
reading all weekend,  back to work today.

gert take you time sorting things out. :)
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Post by: gertbysea on April 06, 2015, 10:25:14 pm
[quote author=Cuilidh link=topic=10298.msg390797#msg390797 date=1428352572
If you think I can help, Gert, let me know.  I will can ask around for you.  Going through this part of the mourning process is so very hard, just take your time over everything.
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Thanks Cuilidh.  One of our wonderful forum members put me in touch with a music teacher who has an interest so I packed  up the orchestral scores and DVDs to send to Melbourne. The many books on composers  may go elsewhere and the CDs I still have to go through. There are more than I will ever listen to again in my lifetime. I had to laugh at Ted as there are many repeat performances of the same  music with different conductors and orchestras. Only he could tell the differences. I will keep my favourites. I have found some that  I know I will never play again and that is a blessing, some that are pretty mundane and some are keepers.  If I listened to music all my waking hours I think it would take me years to listen to all of it.  May as well share the bounty.

I also culled over 100 books on Aviation history, Spike Milligan, History and The Goons.  My bookcase is looking pretty sad. Opportunity to paint it!  I also culled my fair share of cookbooks. The music books will be next. Will I ever read 12 books on Sir Edward Elgar again ?  If I never listen to or read another thing about Phillip Glass I will consider my self blessed.

Gert



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Post by: cookie1 on April 07, 2015, 05:27:19 am
It doesn't sound like a big job Gert, it sounds mammoth.

This morning DH and I went looking at cars for me. I have chosen the make etc but I want red and apparently there are no red ones to be had for love or money.  :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 07, 2015, 09:00:17 am
Quote from: cookie1 on April 07, 2015, 05:27:19 am
This morning DH and I went looking at cars for me. I have chosen the make etc but I want red and apparently there are no red ones to be had for love or money.  :'( :'( :'(

I had a Red VW Golf once Cookie.Loved the car,always knew where I parked it in a car park LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 07, 2015, 09:08:25 am
My very first car, way back in the 60‘s was bright red. In fact it's 'technical colour name' was Sunburn.
I'm after a sort of blokey car, that's what the dealer called it anyway, and he said boys don't like red. I told him girls do and they should order more next time.  :D :D
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Post by: Jamberie on April 07, 2015, 09:15:12 am
Can't wait to hear more about the wicking beds Chookie, we love ours!
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Post by: mcmich on April 07, 2015, 11:21:07 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on April 06, 2015, 10:25:14 pm
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If you think I can help, Gert, let me know.  I will can ask around for you.  Going through this part of the mourning process is so very hard, just take your time over everything.

Thanks Cuilidh.  One of our wonderful forum members put me in touch with a music teacher who has an interest so I packed  up the orchestral scores and DVDs to send to Melbourne. The many books on composers  may go elsewhere and the CDs I still have to go through. There are more than I will ever listen to again in my lifetime. I had to laugh at Ted as there are many repeat performances of the same  music with different conductors and orchestras. Only he could tell the differences. I will keep my favourites. I have found some that  I know I will never play again and that is a blessing, some that are pretty mundane and some are keepers.  If I listened to music all my waking hours I think it would take me years to listen to all of it.  May as well share the bounty.

I also culled over 100 books on Aviation history, Spike Milligan, History and The Goons.  My bookcase is looking pretty sad. Opportunity to paint it!  I also culled my fair share of cookbooks. The music books will be next. Will I ever read 12 books on Sir Edward Elgar again ?  If I never listen to or read another thing about Phillip Glass I will consider my self blessed.

I admire how you can pass things on Gert. For my late DH it was wood and tools - he was a carpenter.


Gert
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Post by: gertbysea on April 07, 2015, 11:44:50 am
Oh dear Michele that must have been hard. All the tools and timber.  I am doing pretty well. Packed up the DVDs ready to send. Boxing up the scores . They weigh about 25 kilos! The books will go to the Sallies I guess and the CDs I am waiting on.

Some say "how can you do it". I say I have all of Ted in my head and I can visit any time I like . I do not need material reminders. I really to not have a lot of attachment to things. Space gives me comfort not stuff. Weird I think.  Mind you I do not like to have a lot of space in my wardrobe!  But I am limited to the 100 same same hangers I have . When they are all occupied I must cull.  Didn't tell you Michele but a friend in Sydney bought me 24 more Aldi hangers a few months ago. LOL!

Nearly bought a pair of shoes at the Sallies today but realised they were ones I had taken there a few weeks ago!

I did buy a beautiful king size doona cover with 4 pillow cases for $9. Would have cost several hundred I think. It was marked as a queen but suits. Now I have to buy two continental pillows. Thankfully only $12 each at KMart.

When the bookcase is empty I am going to get it painted. It was built especially to hold the CDs as well as everything else.

Gert

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Post by: Bonsai on April 07, 2015, 12:19:20 pm
Philip Glass? Ted had interesting taste
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Post by: gertbysea on April 07, 2015, 01:25:08 pm
It was his punishmint Bonsai.
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Post by: mcmich on April 07, 2015, 10:01:04 pm
That's funny about the shoes Gert.  ;D I love clear open spaces too and have little attachment to things.
Being away in a tiny van reinforces how little I really use on a regular basis.
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Post by: obbie on April 07, 2015, 10:48:14 pm
DH is home with the kids doing stuff around the house, we will convert our downstairs are into a teens retreat, bedrooms, study, lounge room for them.
Wont take much to do, but they will love it.
Today I am work, relaxing... :)
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Post by: judydawn on April 07, 2015, 10:50:47 pm
I  visited more op shops in Melbourne and Ballarat than I have in my lifetime as my travelling companion loves them.  I bought a warm jacket for Ballarat $10, a brand new pure wool jumper for $5 and 2 nice scarves for $2 each amongst other things, lots of other things!! My suitcase is almost bursting but it's been great fun.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 08, 2015, 03:10:19 am
Jam, kept thinking of you as we made ours .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 08, 2015, 09:11:00 am
Gert I had to chuckle over the shoes. You obviously liked them if you almost bought them for a second time.  ;D :D
Judy you had some good buys there. You will be ready for winter now.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 08, 2015, 09:13:19 am
Great shopping Judy :D
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Post by: judydawn on April 08, 2015, 11:36:38 am
I ended up bringing twice as much weight home than I went with, had to borrow a carry on case from SIL girls.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 08, 2015, 12:03:59 pm
ROFL.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 08, 2015, 12:24:16 pm
LOL Judy  :D
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Post by: Bedlam on April 08, 2015, 02:30:24 pm
Signs of a great holiday Judy ( so my DD's say at least!)
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Post by: mab19 on April 09, 2015, 05:36:07 am
Glad you had a nice holiday Judy.
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Post by: troupie on April 09, 2015, 06:48:10 am
Sounds like you have had a well earned holiday Judy and now for the well earned rest. I was in Melbourne when I was 21 and couldn't believe the amount of wonderful shops there compared to here in WA; I love my home State but would love some more fabric shops.
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Post by: judydawn on April 09, 2015, 02:26:19 pm
Thank you Troupie, holidays are rare here but I certainly did enjoy this on the spur of the moment offer to go to Melbourne for Easter and to come home and find my DH looking so good was an added bonus.
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Post by: trudy on April 10, 2015, 11:38:48 am
Glad you had a great trip Judy and that you found Geoff great when you got back.
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Post by: troupie on April 12, 2015, 06:02:01 am
I am making some nice warm PJs for DD and GD; they will be up this week so want to surprise them with a finished product if possible.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 12, 2015, 06:56:07 am
Quote from: troupie on April 12, 2015, 06:02:01 am
I am making some nice warm PJs for DD and GD; they will be up this week so want to surprise them with a finished product if possible.

Cookie 1loves PJ's especially big ones! I think I have a photo somewhere.LOL!
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Post by: judydawn on April 12, 2015, 08:16:46 am
You wouldn't, would you Gert :o
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Post by: trudy on April 12, 2015, 10:56:15 am
Went with the grandchildren to Port Norlunga to see the Disney sand sculptures.  The people who do these are so clever.  Great day!!!
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Post by: cookie1 on April 12, 2015, 11:31:59 am
Quote from: judydawn on April 12, 2015, 08:16:46 am
You wouldn't, would you Gert :o

Don't tempt her Judy. The pj's are enormous and I had just got up.....what a sight.  ;)
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Post by: JulieO on April 13, 2015, 10:18:14 am
Lol  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 13, 2015, 12:05:55 pm
We did a bit of running round today as I have sold my Nissan Patrol. The new owners are supposed to bring a bank cheque for it tonight.  Hopefully tomorrow I can go out and order a new car. I love being able to buy basically what I want. No Maseratis or Ferraris or even a Mercedes.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 13, 2015, 04:31:59 pm
It's always lovely to have a new car Cookie.I hope you get your red colour  ;D
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Post by: obbie on April 13, 2015, 09:38:25 pm
what do you think you will buy Cookie.

I am looking at colors for my new car at the moment. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 14, 2015, 04:39:43 am
I'm after a red Hilux SR5. We have been out this morning and I am expecting a call back anytime to see if there is a red one available. Otherwise I will go for something else. I love the champagne colour but that is discontinued. I hate the blue and feel the grey is hard to see on the road. It will probably be white. I may as well blend in with the rest of the white Hilux owners. DH's is white but is an SR only. I wanted one with bells and whistles, especially if it has to be white.
I feel I need to buy something that will pull the van should the need arise, when DH's car is worn out.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on April 14, 2015, 05:30:04 am
Gee you drive a big car cookie, makes my Corolla look like a matchbox toy  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on April 14, 2015, 05:37:55 am
Quote from: cookie1 on April 14, 2015, 04:39:43 am
I'm after a red Hilux SR5. We have been out this morning and I am expecting a call back anytime to see if there is a red one available. Otherwise I will go for something else. I love the champagne colour but that is discontinued. I hate the blue and feel the grey is hard to see on the road. It will probably be white. I may as well blend in with the rest of the white Hilux owners. DH's is white but is an SR only. I wanted one with bells and whistles, especially if it has to be white.
I feel I need to buy something that will pull the van should the need arise, when DH's car is worn out.  ;D

Hope you can get it in red Cookie. Red cars look fast even when they are parked.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 14, 2015, 07:10:48 am
Quote from: judydawn on April 14, 2015, 05:30:04 am
Gee you drive a big car cookie, makes my Corolla look like a matchbox toy  ;D

I've driven big cars almost all my life Judy. When DD had a Corolla I felt like I was on the ground. Small ones are much easier to park though. I just like my car to be heavier than the caravan, though this one will be close.
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Post by: troupie on April 14, 2015, 11:43:05 am
I prefer to drive a big car too Cookie; the prado feels small compared with our old Landcruiser or Land Rovers but its automatic which I never had before; love it (its our only car too).
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 14, 2015, 12:04:14 pm
Red cars go faster cookie. Good luck x
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Post by: Bedlam on April 14, 2015, 12:15:47 pm
I hope you can get a red one too Cookie ( my favourite colour).  Whenever I tell my Dad I'm going to get a red car he tries to talk me out of it and says it will "fade".  Bah humbugs I reckon.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 14, 2015, 12:18:53 pm
My very first car was bright red, fortunately it didn't fade. I received a call this afternoon saying it looks like they have a red one in the bond store. So I may get my wish.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 14, 2015, 12:20:10 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on April 14, 2015, 12:18:53 pm
My very first car was bright red, fortunately it didn't fade. I received a call this afternoon saying it looks like they have a red one in the bond store. So I may get my wish.

Good for you!
Evan said maybe you could get a white one that's been North!
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 14, 2015, 12:31:03 pm
Woohoo that's great news cookie.
I've got a red car and it hasn't faded. You just need a good fairy (DH) to come wash it regularly.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 14, 2015, 12:33:25 pm
Not knocking red cars, my favourite, I don't believe it for a moment, I think it's funny! 
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Post by: cookie1 on April 14, 2015, 01:42:30 pm
That's the sort of thing Dad's say Bedlam. Evan is right if I got a white one from the Pilbara, it would certainly be red. I think I will choose a nice new, shiny red one.  :D ;D
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Post by: andiesenji on April 14, 2015, 10:19:47 pm
I've been away for a couple of months.
Had open-heart surgery to replace my aortic valve on March 3 and returned home a couple of days ago.
I went to stay at a friend's home in Orange county, CA - a hundred miles from here but much closer to Loma Linda university hopital heart institute.
I hadn't intended to stay away so long. I had an appointment for evaluation on 2/18 and drove to my friend's home on 2/17, intending to come back home a couple of days later.
The surgeon was adamant that I should not be driving as my condition was critical and I should limit my walking (which I was unable to do much of anyway), use the wheelchair and otherwise be inactive. Surgery was scheduled and I was referred for more tests.
I was in ICU post op for 3 days and another 4 days in major postop care.  I was supposed to go to a rehab facility but because of a problem with my healthcare HMO who wanted to send me to a place that I did not like, I was released to my friend's home and I did fantastic, had no pain, needed no "skilled nursing" and recovered so rapidly it startled my surgeon when I saw him 13 days post op.  He keep looking at my chart because he said he could not believe it had been just 2 weeks and one day. He even brought in two other surgeons to examine me!  They were all amazed that I had no postop pain where my chest had been cracked open and that I was healing so rapidly. 
In any event, I was curtailed from driving until last week but as I had no problems with short trips, I decided to come home. 
My house is a bit messy because I had been unable to do much the past few months but am anxious to get back into the swing of things.

Last night I made the mushroom risotto in my TMX which I had been craving - my friend's husband and son refuse to eat mushrooms and don't like "soupy" rice dishes so while I was there I missed it. 

Now I have numerous posts on this forum (as well as others) that I need to catch up on to make sure I haven't missed anything important or tantalizing.
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Post by: JulieO on April 14, 2015, 11:18:18 pm
Gee Andi, you have been in the wars.  I'm so glad you are feeling fantastic now and it seems recuperating at your friends place has been the best medicine for you!  Please take care though and I hope to see more of you on here.  :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on April 15, 2015, 12:52:17 am
A die you have been on a topsy turvy ride. I am so pleased that things are coming good for you. Thank goodness for friends. Take things carefully and don't over do it. Let us know how you are going please.
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Post by: judydawn on April 15, 2015, 12:58:45 am
Sorry to hear of your problems Andie but you know, it doesn't surprise me that you made a remarkable recovery  being the woman you are.  You can now pick up from where you left off, get all those jobs done in time and return to be the active woman you have always been.  Wishing you the very best and thank you for letting us know.  How lucky you are to have such supportive friends.  Take care.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 15, 2015, 07:45:21 am
Andi how wonderful to have you back . What a remarkable woman you are. There  are so many new people on here who would be wise to have a look at some of your old postings!

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 15, 2015, 09:07:18 am
It's wonderful to have you back Andie.You certainly made a speedy recovery after a major operation.How lovely to have supportive friends when you needed them the most.Again can I say it's great to see you posting again.
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Post by: Katiej on April 15, 2015, 09:21:45 am
It's nice to see you posting Andie.
Best wishes for your recovery, take care.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on April 15, 2015, 01:03:35 pm
Wow, Andie. Glad to have you back, and hear that you are feeling good. I hope you manage to catch up on the forum. I've been busy lately and also have a lot of the forum  to catch up on, but have finally got around to making my pumpkin bread and posting the recipe. Even tapatalk has changed, and I'm having trouble navigating it - I really hope that my bread recipe has been posted in the right section or I will have to impose on one of our wonderful moderators to fix it for me.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 15, 2015, 02:01:05 pm
Andie, what a fantastic recovery. It's great to see you here again, welcome back.
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Post by: mcmich on April 15, 2015, 05:30:58 pm
Good to see you back Andie. You have certainly been through the wars and come out the other side.
All the best for your recovery.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 15, 2015, 09:32:09 pm
Good to see you back Andie.  What an amazing recovery.  Take care and keep in touch.
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Post by: obbie on April 15, 2015, 10:04:00 pm
OH Andie, I am glad you have recovered so well and fast. :-*
I had a ICD in last year, for my heart.
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Post by: mcmich on April 17, 2015, 06:32:03 am
Kissed DH goodbye very early this morning as he is off to NZ to visit his family for 10 days. Bringing back house guests and it will be lovely to catch up with them and show them around.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 17, 2015, 11:47:43 am
That sounds like fun Mich.
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Post by: mab19 on April 17, 2015, 11:37:37 pm
Local farmers market this morning.  Then shopping for a birthday present for GS who is turning14 today. 
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Post by: judydawn on April 18, 2015, 01:55:56 am
Happy birthday to your 14 year old Margaret. 
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Post by: KarenH on April 18, 2015, 03:48:05 am
On holiday with the kids in WA staying with my parents in Harvey.  Thanks to some posts on this forum a few weeks ago, we took the kids to see Gnomesville.  That place is amazing!   I cannot believe how many gnomes have made their homes in the forest there  ;)  It is a really pretty place too.  So thank you to those people who mentioned gnomesville - we never would have gone there otherwise!
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Post by: judydawn on April 18, 2015, 04:25:05 am
I can imagine kids loving that place Karen.  Enjoy your time in WA.
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Post by: mcmich on April 18, 2015, 05:50:20 am
That sounds like a fun place Karen.  ;D

I thought I was pretty much done with getting rid of stuff but after 5 days of going through the house, I have a boot, back seat, front passenger seat and floor loaded up with boxes and bags to take to the Salvo's. That's not counting all the things I've sold and given away to family and friends this week.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 18, 2015, 08:25:39 am
Not all all surprised . I thought I too had done it all but while looking for something I knew I and not got rid of discovered a few places I had not touched. Totally not me but I will,leave them until I am more enthusiastic .

I need to save  my mental strength to deal with the department of motor vehicles who require the ORIGINAL will and death certificate  to change a motor car over. Not happening as far as I Am concerned. Ther is no logical reason why a certified copy is not acceptable .

Then to deal with the U.S. a social security who insisted on giving Ted  $50 a month even though he never worked in the US, did not have a social security number  and was married to a non US citizen.  Don't even go there! 

I am weary of it all.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on April 18, 2015, 08:28:20 am
So much to do Gert, you'll be glad when it's all done.  Why do they have to make it so difficult!
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Post by: Jamberie on April 18, 2015, 08:57:18 am
Oh gosh Gert, is all I can say.
I've  had mybissues with Telstra  too (namely moving house and being given wrong information, leading to 3 weeks of no internet during  uni marking season =no fun). One thing I have has success with is their 24/7 app with live chat. Worth a try (I'm currently #7 on their wait list, but have never had to wait before).
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Post by: mcmich on April 18, 2015, 09:37:20 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on April 18, 2015, 08:25:39 am
Not all all surprised . I thought I too had done it all but while looking for something I knew I and not got rid of discovered a few places I had not touched. Totally not me but I will,leave them until I am more enthusiastic .

I need to save  my mental strength to deal with the department of motor vehicles who require the ORIGINAL will and death certificate  to change a motor car over. Not happening as far as I Am concerned. Ther is no logical reason why a certified copy is not acceptable .

Then to deal with the U.S. a social security who insisted on giving Ted  $50 a month even though he never worked in the US, did not have a social security number  and was married to a non US citizen.  Don't even go there! 

I am weary of it all.

Gert

Be kind and cut yourself a break Gert. You don't have to do it all immediately. From my experience the DMR wasn't that hard to deal with and neither were the banks. Take a breather - it's early days.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 18, 2015, 09:40:40 am
No wonder you are weary Gert. :o Take a breather before the next battle. :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on April 18, 2015, 12:38:17 pm
Good advice there Mich. I can understand why you wish to get it done Gert, I think I would be the same.


I'm so glad you all enjoyed Gnomesville Karen. I hope you are having a lovely break with the family.
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Post by: Katj on April 19, 2015, 12:17:12 am
Don't get me started on Telstra, unfortunately other companies such as Optus, IiNet and others I'm sure, rentheir lines from Telstra, so in some way Telstra are still intertwined.
Glad you got to see Gnomesville  Karen, we are planning on taking oldest 2 GK to a Farmstay near Gnomesville in September, they can each put a gnome there.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2015, 02:47:24 am
That will be exciting Katj. Will they paint their own gnomes?
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Post by: mcmich on April 20, 2015, 09:05:59 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on April 18, 2015, 08:25:39 am
Not all all surprised . I thought I too had done it all but while looking for something I knew I and not got rid of discovered a few places I had not touched. Totally not me but I will,leave them until I am more enthusiastic .

I need to save  my mental strength to deal with the department of motor vehicles who require the ORIGINAL will and death certificate  to change a motor car over. Not happening as far as I Am concerned. Ther is no logical reason why a certified copy is not acceptable .

Then to deal with the U.S. a social security who insisted on giving Ted  $50 a month even though he never worked in the US, did not have a social security number  and was married to a non US citizen.  Don't even go there! 

I am weary of it all.

Gert

The DMR is easy to deal with Gert. If it's getting to much, take a break. You don't have to do it all now, even if you feel you need to. It will always still be there and as much as you want to wrap things up, one thing at a time - one day at a time.
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Post by: troupie on April 20, 2015, 10:23:22 am
Did some googling to find a good way to store the dies for my Bigshop machine; came up with old CD and DVD cases with a strip of magnetic tape. Simple and effective.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 20, 2015, 12:02:12 pm
Quote from: KarenH on April 18, 2015, 03:48:05 am
On holiday with the kids in WA staying with my parents in Harvey.  Thanks to some posts on this forum a few weeks ago, we took the kids to see Gnomesville.  That place is amazing!   I cannot believe how many gnomes have made their homes in the forest there  ;)  It is a really pretty place too.  So thank you to those people who mentioned gnomesville - we never would have gone there otherwise!

You are very close to my turf Karen, glad you enjoyed Gnomeville.  DH and I went to Bunbury and Busselton today to clear up a few building queries only to return with more questions than answers.  Some good news though, earth works commenced today.  The fun begins.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 20, 2015, 12:04:30 pm
Things are on the way Denise.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 20, 2015, 12:48:42 pm
I've been grocery shopping this morning.I met a lovely lady  ( we were both reaching for the same bag of flour) who is a keen baker.Apparently she never weighs any of her ingredients.She was trying to talk me through a recipe to make Date and Treacle Scones which is her specialty.I so wish now I had invited her around we could have cooked together.
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Post by: judydawn on April 20, 2015, 01:53:54 pm
Look out for her next time you're shopping Denise.
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Post by: mcmich on April 20, 2015, 01:59:53 pm
Spent a half hour on the phone to Energy Australia about an over paid electricity bill. Thought it would have taken a lot longer and been more painful but it was cleared up quite quickly and they were very helpful.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 20, 2015, 03:13:10 pm
Quote from: judydawn on April 20, 2015, 01:53:54 pm
Look out for her next time you're shopping Denise.
I will Judy. ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 21, 2015, 01:26:25 am
With buying the new car I have been up to the bank a couple of times lately for deposits etc, mainly shifting money into different accounts. ( don't do internet banking). Last week I had an extremely idiotic teller who I think managed to muck everything up without seeming to try. Yesterday I went to get the cheque for the balance owing and had a lovely young lady. It was all done with a minimum of fuss and effort. Almost a pleasure. ( I don't like taking money out, I would much prefer to put it in  ;D :D)
In future if it is my turn and this idiot calls me I think I will need to take an urgent phone call.
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Post by: judydawn on April 21, 2015, 01:29:20 am
Glad to hear you got it sorted cookie, today's the big day to take possession of your new red car. 
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Post by: gertbysea on April 21, 2015, 01:40:50 am
Cookie Internet Banking is soooooooo easy. I can move money from any account in any bank anywhere with a tap of a finger. I cannot stand to go into a bank. I use ANZ mainly and Citi Bank Which does not have any branch so I have to use the Internet. So easy to manipulate and pay bills.
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Post by: Katj on April 21, 2015, 01:55:19 am
Have fun in your new car Cookie, Iwill look forward to having a ride in it Friday week. ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 21, 2015, 09:10:17 am
Waiting to see your new wheels Cookie ;)  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 21, 2015, 10:01:05 am
I love it and it is the most beautiful colour. I haven't taken a photo yet, I will carefully back it out tomorrow and take one for you.
Katj I think you will like it. The touch display for all the things is just amazing. We can put Nikki's address in and we will be taken out there. It will give the car a run at higher speeds too.
I know people who have gorgeous car cars have all these gizmos but this is new to me. 
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Post by: Bedlam on April 21, 2015, 12:25:14 pm
Sounds wonderful Cookie, you enjoy.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 21, 2015, 01:16:33 pm
Oh cookie you'll never go back now
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Post by: jeninwa on April 22, 2015, 06:37:51 am
Hope you are enjoying you new car Cookie.
I have wednesdays off work this term, and have spent the morning doing the company books and Bas statement, all finished.
Now organising tiles and bathroom fittings for the renovation of the en suite. Plus trying to get my slow internet speed fixed, have a very helpful telsta man helping me. So that was a plus and the fact that he had very good english, he did let it slip that he wasn't in Australia, very quickly corrected himself.
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Post by: Katj on April 22, 2015, 08:34:49 am
Glad you like your new car Cookie, Bullsbrook here we come! Lol
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Post by: cookie1 on April 22, 2015, 12:05:43 pm
I took this late today as I remembered I had said I would post a photo. Our garage faces West and the sunlight is shining on the back of the car. However it gives you an idea of what it looks like.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 22, 2015, 01:02:48 pm
It looks like it's on fire cookie. And touch parking too! Love it.
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Post by: Katj on April 22, 2015, 02:01:39 pm
That is bright Cookie! A very cheery colour indeed, you won't be hard to see on the road in that, wise choice I think.
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Post by: gertbysea on April 22, 2015, 02:24:11 pm
Lovely cookie. Enjoy.

Have a friend visiting from Sydney for a week or more. Doing the op shops and a play this evening. Bed time now.mhad a fun day with an old friend.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 22, 2015, 04:54:08 pm
Love the new wheels Cookie 8)
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Post by: judydawn on April 23, 2015, 12:14:25 am
Enjoy your week with your friend Gert.  Having met her myself, I'm sure the two of you will have a ball. 
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Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2015, 01:01:08 am
Have a fantastic week Gert.
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Post by: mab19 on April 23, 2015, 02:08:32 am
Love the new car Cookie.

Gert, enjoy your time with your friend.

I have spent the morning cutting out borders for a quilt that I am making.   I hope to get some cooking done later.
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Post by: obbie on April 23, 2015, 02:38:23 am
just made scones at work today. yum :)
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Post by: JulieO on April 23, 2015, 05:44:47 am
Absolutely love the new car Cookie, especially the colour.  ;D

Gert, enjoy your time with your friend.  :D

We are on the road to Adelaide at the moment.  Was going tomorrow for 2 nights, but we were just hanging around today all ready to go so we decided to finish packing and head off now.  Will be able to have a rare lie in in the morning instead of getting up at 5.30.  The weather is supposed to be turning to rain in the early hours so another good reason to get down there before it starts.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2015, 05:50:11 am
Drive safely JulieO and enjoy the break.
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Post by: JulieO on April 23, 2015, 05:53:38 am
Thanks Cookie, we will  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 23, 2015, 08:28:31 am
Have a fun week Gert ;)

Safe travels Julie :-*

Did you get any cooking done Margaret ;D
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Post by: judydawn on April 23, 2015, 08:34:36 am
It looks like it will be a wet weekend for you Julie, stay dry and warm.
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Post by: JulieO on April 23, 2015, 11:14:29 am
Thanks Cornish and Judy.  Nicely settled into our Hotel, couldn't wait to have a shower.  We are both sitting on the bed with our laptops.  :-))   ;D
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Post by: obbie on April 23, 2015, 09:38:20 pm
have fun Julie.
nice car cookie
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Post by: cookie1 on April 24, 2015, 06:46:36 am
Quote from: JulieO on April 23, 2015, 11:14:29 am
Thanks Cornish and Judy.  Nicely settled into our Hotel, couldn't wait to have a shower.  We are both sitting on the bed with our laptops.  :-))   ;D


Sounds like us JulieO. We do the same, except we camp or are in the caravan.
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Post by: mab19 on April 24, 2015, 11:27:26 pm
We are heading off this morning for Narooma for a couple of weeks.  :D  The van has been packed for two days, just waiting for the weather to look reasonable.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 25, 2015, 04:18:26 am
Have a lovely time Mab. We head off to Monkey Mia in just over a week. I'm looking forward to it. Hopefully no one will get ill this year, but then that is life.
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Post by: judydawn on April 25, 2015, 02:46:20 pm
It's getting cold and you're all heading north - what a great idea  ;D
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Post by: Katj on April 25, 2015, 11:39:22 pm
Whilst the days in Perth are still nice it is getting colder in the mornings and evenings.
Got the electric blanket out this morning, turned mattress, washed woollen underlay and tested electric blanket. I'm sure Annie our cat heard me flick the switch, she was curled up on the bed in no time at all.
Was nice to hop into a warm bed last night!
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Post by: JulieO on April 26, 2015, 09:42:30 am
Sounds nice and cosy Kat.

So glad to be home!  Enjoyed ourselves while away but there's no place like home. Loving the cooler weather we are having, my favourite time of year.  :D
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Post by: troupie on April 26, 2015, 09:43:48 am
Hope we will see the quilt Mab.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 26, 2015, 12:56:27 pm
We had a car run today and meeting. The weather was beautiful for it. We met in Guildford and then followed our instructions and ended up at Araluen. We had a really good turn out  of members too. We did about 75 miles in the old car, mostly through the hills.

The 2 lines are all the cars lined up, I couldn't fit them all in one photo. The other one is our car in the line up.
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Post by: judydawn on April 26, 2015, 01:16:22 pm
Glad to hear the weather was perfect for you cookie, a fun day I'm sure.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 26, 2015, 01:50:56 pm
Thanks for the photo Cookie.All the cars look great in the sunshine.
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Post by: obbie on April 26, 2015, 09:32:00 pm
lovely photos cookie.
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Post by: JulieO on April 26, 2015, 11:55:18 pm
The line up of cars look very impressive Cookie.  Lovely day.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 27, 2015, 12:20:01 pm
Thank you. All the owners are very proud of their cars. Most have restored them from the very basics.
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Post by: Bedlam on April 27, 2015, 02:10:07 pm
The charm of yesterday Cookie, beautiful.  Fantastic day for it too.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 28, 2015, 04:17:51 am
DH and I are taking the Red Terror for a run to Busselton and back to get some kms on the clock. I want to get the first check over service done before Monkey Mia.
I nearly had to throw him out for back seat driving at one stage.  :D ;D
My T2 coffee mug matches perfectly.
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Post by: JulieO on April 28, 2015, 05:17:16 am
Fabulous looking car Cookie.  Love the smell in a new car.  Mine is 2 ½ years old now but I still think of it as new.  ;D
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Post by: obbie on April 28, 2015, 10:21:41 am
T2 coffee cup matches perfectly :)

 I am still  choosing the  color for my new car. Order is in, but  the color...
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Post by: judydawn on April 28, 2015, 10:35:11 am
Cookie you should have your hair dyed red to match LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 28, 2015, 12:07:23 pm
Now that would be frightening Judy.  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 28, 2015, 12:59:12 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on April 28, 2015, 12:07:23 pm
Now that would be frightening Judy.  ;D
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Cookie you should have your hair dyed red to match LOL.
LOL
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Post by: cookie1 on April 29, 2015, 01:44:38 am
What sort of car are you getting this time Robyn?  I had to specify colour with my deposit and order. Especially as I only wanted red.  ;D
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Post by: obbie on April 29, 2015, 01:55:46 am
another Ford  Territory 7 seat. top of the range. I just have to pick a color. ;D
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Post by: judydawn on April 29, 2015, 04:12:08 am
I've defrosted my big freezer this morning and made a new inventory.  Threw out packs of cake, don't know why I even make them  ;D 
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Post by: cookie1 on April 29, 2015, 04:22:36 am
Thanks Robyn.
A job well done Judy. I am madly cooking for Monkey Mia. We have started up the holiday freezer. ;)
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Post by: obbie on April 29, 2015, 09:53:14 pm
our freezer is full again, with 120 kilos of beef. yesterday.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 29, 2015, 10:21:52 pm
Today we are turning the chook house into the Chicken Hilton.  Making a mezzanine floor for the nesting boxes, new wooden ladder for roosting, ( metal one too cold in winter), making some bedding material from dried herbs, have ordered some new automatic waterers and feeders.
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Post by: judydawn on April 30, 2015, 12:29:00 am
Lucky chooks Chookie, I hope they repay you with lots of eggs.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 30, 2015, 01:11:03 am
The chook Hilton sounds lovely Chookie.
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Post by: Katj on April 30, 2015, 01:41:42 am
Lol Chookie, you deserve an endless supply of eggs for your effort. I'm sure the chickens will appreciate their new comfy digs.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 30, 2015, 04:09:14 am
DH and I went through the freezer this morning. Tossed a couple of things and put a couple of things into the  holiday freezer. We're sure to eat it up there. Especially if we don't catch any fish.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 30, 2015, 09:30:28 am
Lucky hens Chookie.They are going to love it. :)

Great going on the freezer clear out Cookie. ;)
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Post by: achookwoman on April 30, 2015, 01:37:18 pm
By tonight 2 girls have a studio apartment at the Chicken Hilton.
Tomorrow the other 3 new girls will have their studio apartment with herbal nesting boxes. Could have some interesting flavored eggs.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 30, 2015, 03:09:42 pm
Your girls have five star accommodation Chookie :D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2015, 08:14:56 am
Today Katj, Troupie and myself went to Nikki and Nerissa's for a curry time. Delicious food and lovely company. One lovely lady brought in limes for us to take if we wanted and another was selling her delicious honey. I will put up photos etc in another post.
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Post by: mcmich on May 01, 2015, 09:14:04 am
oohh, new cars, luxurious chicken pens, freezers cleaned and lunch out. Very envious of you all.
Just work here for the last few days and days to come, 8 straight actually - financing the next holiday  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 01, 2015, 12:01:12 pm
It sounds as though you had another fabulous time at Nikkit's and Nerissa's cookery class Cookie. :)

Enjoy the extra work Michele. ;)

Just said goodbye to DB and SIL after their stay last night with us.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 02, 2015, 11:25:03 pm
The Farmers Market produce swap was amazing on Saturday. As we head for winter I keep thinking that there won't be much on the table. I took bags of SD crumpets, green cherry tomatoes, jam and bay leaves.
I got quinces, Crab Apples, Medlars, rock dust ( fertilizer), beetroot, zuchinni, daffodil bulbs, love in the mist seeds, jam jars  and a magazine with some interesting gardening info for our area. I will make jelly with the Crab Apples and Medlars and return them to the Market. The rock dust is amazing stuff for the garden. I paid $50 for a kilo some months back, and here it was free for swapping.
We finished the Chicken Hilton yesterday and the girls love it. They rewarded us with clean fresh laid eggs.
Today I am making green tomato pickles in the TMX.
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Post by: judydawn on May 03, 2015, 01:09:46 am
Wow what a great swap Chookie.   Saturday must be your favourite day of the week.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 03, 2015, 02:14:22 am
Chestnuts from Swap, AF 10 minutes 200. Wrapped in tea towel to steam so as to be easy to peel. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/02/c263a0d33b22a6fa31f1c6cf8d112a6d.jpg)
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Post by: achookwoman on May 03, 2015, 02:16:00 am
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Wow what a great swap Chookie.   Saturday must be your favourite day of the week.
Judy, swap only once a month.
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Post by: judydawn on May 03, 2015, 03:05:50 am
It seems to come around so quickly Chookie.
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Post by: Wonder on May 03, 2015, 03:22:23 am
Great swap table Chookie and sounds like the girls are having a lovely time at the Hilton.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 03, 2015, 08:59:15 am
What a wonderful swap of goodies Chookie 8) So pleased to hear your girls are loving the Chicken Hilton ;D Will you freeze the Chestnuts?
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Post by: cookie1 on May 03, 2015, 11:42:26 am
The swap idea is truly a lovely idea. I believe a town about 120 km south of Perth does a similar thing   
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Post by: achookwoman on May 03, 2015, 11:04:56 pm
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The swap idea is truly a lovely idea. I believe a town about 120 km south of Perth does a similar thing   
Cookie, there are 4 Farmers Markets in our group. 2 have Swaps.  The Woodend one is the best. This is due to Helen who organizes it. She sends out a reminder a few days prior to remind everyone and if anyone needs something like jam jars she advertises this. It is quite amazing what people bring. Always something different. 2 little girls bring Anzacs and cup cakes. A butcher brought bags of beef bones for soup this week.
The other is at Kyneton. This one is more community based and they do working bees at members houses. They have a Swap table but only a few people contribute.
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Post by: judydawn on May 04, 2015, 01:16:49 am
The Woodend swap sounds amazing Chookie and well done Helen for organising it so well and all those who contribute goodies like yourself.  It makes me quite envious reading your stories.
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Post by: Jamberie on May 05, 2015, 06:05:37 am
I recently found out that our local markets do a swap too. I wouldn't have really thought much about going if it weren't for your recommendations Chookie. I don't think I will be going for some time though as bub number 2 arrived yesterday, so I'm sure he will keep me very busy!!!
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Post by: judydawn on May 05, 2015, 06:27:45 am
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Congratulations on your new arrival Jamberie, hope you're both doing well.  What's his name?
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Post by: mcmich on May 05, 2015, 07:14:46 am
Congratulations to you and your family Jamberie. 
Would love some baby details when you have time and thankyou so much for letting us know.
Take Care. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 05, 2015, 08:59:17 am
Congratulation on the birth of your baby boy Jamberie.Well done. :-*
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 05, 2015, 11:18:59 am
Congratulations Jamberie. Wonderful news.
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Post by: obbie on May 05, 2015, 11:22:09 am
great news Jamberie :)
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Post by: JulieO on May 05, 2015, 11:59:00 pm
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Congratulations Jam on your new baby boy!  :D
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Post by: Wonder on May 06, 2015, 03:32:23 am
Congratulations Jamberie.
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Post by: Katj on May 06, 2015, 04:07:54 am
Congratulations to you and your DH Jamberie. A very special time in your lives!
Lucky you have a Thermomix, wish they had been around when I had my kids.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 06, 2015, 04:46:03 am
Jam, that is wonderful. congratulations to you and your DH.  Hope to see him at FF in October.
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Post by: Emme on May 06, 2015, 10:26:45 am
Wonderful news Jamberie, Congratulations  on the birth of your son
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Post by: cookie1 on May 06, 2015, 01:13:09 pm
Congratulations to you and your DH Jamberie. That is truly wonderful news. I look forward to meeting him in Melbourne.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 06, 2015, 02:25:02 pm
Wonderful news Jam, congratulations to you all.  Can I put my name on the cuddle in Melbourne list?
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Post by: gertbysea on May 06, 2015, 11:19:55 pm
How wonderful Jamberie. You will have your hands full now.

Gert
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Post by: Katiej on May 07, 2015, 06:10:19 am
Congratulations Jamberie!!
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 08, 2015, 02:22:35 am
Congratulations on your new arrival jamberie , exciting times
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Post by: thermilover on May 08, 2015, 05:03:59 am
Congratulations Jamberie!!!!!!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 09, 2015, 05:26:18 am
We went into Denham ( Shark Bay) this morning. Took friends and had a coffee in town. They usually have a fishing festival here at this time of year but it is very half hearted this year.  So sad to things like this happening in small country towns.
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Post by: Katj on May 09, 2015, 06:32:15 am
Tis sad Cookie, a sign of the times I guess. It sounds like you are enjoying yourselves and having fun. Good on you!
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Post by: obbie on May 10, 2015, 04:09:31 am
relaxing, cooking... :)
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Post by: astarra on May 12, 2015, 09:24:22 am
Congrats Jam.  ;D :-*
Hope you are all getting on well with your new family dynamics...? 8)

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Post by: cookie1 on May 12, 2015, 12:26:55 pm
I went out fishing with DH today. We must have caught at least 50 undersize pink snapper. The biggest we caught would have been about 20cm. Keeping pink snapper is illegal at the moment here as they are spawning.
We must be getting old. When we got back DH and I both had a sleep.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 12, 2015, 04:19:19 pm
I hope the fishing is better tomorrow Cookie.
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Post by: JulieO on May 12, 2015, 11:26:57 pm
It's all the fresh air cookie, good for you.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 13, 2015, 02:45:28 am
You're definitely right JulieO. Even walking round having coffee with friends up here and I sleep extremely soundly at night. It's also very, very quiet here at night.
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Post by: Katj on May 13, 2015, 03:26:02 am
That sounds like luxury to me Jean, fishing, sleeping, drinking coffee with friends.
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Post by: obbie on May 13, 2015, 03:47:01 am
getting ready to party all weekend... :)
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Post by: Jamberie on May 13, 2015, 05:10:27 am
Sorry for the slow reply, but thank you to everyone for their best wishes and congratulations :) our new addition was born after an induction last week and weighed in at 3.2kg. We were in hospital for about a week. I am loving being back home! The hospital food was not great and the the timing was unpredictable too. I'd love to share photos of our gorgeous little guy and his big sis but I'm hesitant in an open forum such as this so I hope you understand.
DH has been using the TMX the most over the last few days while I feed baby and rest :)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 13, 2015, 05:12:22 am
I can understand how you feel Jamberie.  Take care.

Katj, throw in heaps of reading to the mix.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 13, 2015, 08:26:45 am
Is great to hear from you Jamberie.Nice to know you are being well cared for by your DH. :)
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Post by: judydawn on May 13, 2015, 08:47:14 am
I'm glad you have a supportive husband Jamberie, enjoy the rest.
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on May 14, 2015, 10:52:45 am
great news Jam, enjoy every minute
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Post by: achookwoman on May 14, 2015, 12:01:25 pm
Jam, all sounds good. Enjoy your little guy and I understand about the photos.  I have stopped putting photos of GC.  Shame asi have some wonderful ones of GD with her hand in a Kangaroos pouch, feeling for the joey.  Look after yourself.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 14, 2015, 08:40:29 pm
Boxing up my TM5 to return to UK Thermomix HO. It shut down with the error C160 halve way through cooking the recipe Beef Goulash with Bread Dumplings yesterday.I managed to get it going again to finish the recipe.It worked today okay but decided to give HO a ring.They immediately said it needed to go back.So its off tomorrow to be repaired.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 14, 2015, 09:07:28 pm
Bad news, CC, hope they get it back to you soon.
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Post by: JulieO on May 14, 2015, 09:51:40 pm
Doesn't sound good Cornish.  Do you still have the 31 to tide you over?   I'd hate to lose my machine even for a few days.  :-\
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Post by: judydawn on May 14, 2015, 10:50:59 pm
That's bad luck Denise, it seems almost everyone has had to send theirs back with this error.  I hope this will be the one and only time it has to go back seeing as your SIL has your TM31.
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Post by: gertbysea on May 14, 2015, 11:21:51 pm
Many thousands all over the world have had to go back to be fixed. It has cost Vorwerk a lot of money and loss of credibility  not to mention the PR being very bad. Those who feel the service is wonderful then  they don't know what good service is. It should begin with selling a fault free product ex factory and not rectifying a fault after sales just to meet the deadline. They should have postponed their big expensive bash in Paris and delivered a worthy machine at a later date. I am sure Vorwerk did not anticipate the backlash they have justly deserved.

We all deserve an acknowledgement of the substandard machine and an apology to those who have had to suffer the loss  plus they should extend the warranty.  I have now been without the use of my machine for 45 days and I had to spend an hour and 20 minutes of my time and petrol to deliver it to the inefficient, careless hands of TNT, which make Australian Post look a pretty good bet in the courier business.

Those in Canada will now get the benefit in a few weeks of our "test run" and later on the US will also benefit.

Measure twice and cut once. Maybe the Germans never heard of that saying.

Does anyone now who the lucky few consultants/ managers from the Perth area who are being trained to train the Yanks in demonstrating? I would love to be in that training camp!

Gertbysea
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Post by: cookie1 on May 15, 2015, 06:35:24 am
I'd love to know who those going to US are Gert. 45 days without your machine definitely needs the warranty extending. Especially as they can't get their act into great to even have TNT pick it up on time. Or perhaps I should say use a courier who is slack as TNT appear to be.


DH has gone fishing again. Keeping my fingers crossed.
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Post by: gertbysea on May 15, 2015, 07:03:04 am
I would love to throw a fresh fish on the Barbie cookie. Flick one over here. No need to clean it even.

Can you just imagine the amount of crap I would have to go through to get an extension from Grace? Honestly I am so over this machine and am so sorry I bought it I am thinking of buying another 31 from some poor bugger who does not realise how valuable it  now is. People will be clamouring for the TMX31 long after this TM 5 has bit the dust.
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Post by: gertbysea on May 15, 2015, 07:13:13 am
And cookie those chosen few or wannabes  are not exactly unknown. Vorwerk is beyond stupid to think they can keep the goings on a secret after recent events. Anyone for the Canadian launch?  They know damn well  the Thermomix is being sent across the border from Canada. That will no doubt to stop with the launch in the States that is  if they  ever figure out how to sell it to the Yanks. Once the Americans hear about all the problems I cannot see them forking out hard earned Greenbacks except in the White House Kitchen and a few chefs. I would think that all the restaurants and chefs in the US now using the 31 would steer clear of a problematic machine.



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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 15, 2015, 08:58:14 am
Quote from: JulieO on May 14, 2015, 09:51:40 pm
Doesn't sound good Cornish.  Do you still have the 31 to tide you over?   I'd hate to lose my machine even for a few days.  :-\
Julie I gave my TM31 to my SIL.

My faith in Vorwerk has been shaken.I too was caught up in the hype of a new "reliable" machine.We will see if my TM5 lasts as long as previous models.
Just had an email from the courier and they are going to pick it up in an hour.
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Post by: mcmich on May 15, 2015, 09:29:52 am
I haven't had a problem with my TMX5.
Sorry for those of you who have - if you are happy with TMX31 stick with it.
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Post by: mcmich on May 17, 2015, 06:40:17 am
Dh and I have been on a bike ride around The Lake today. Beautiful weather for it.
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Post by: trudy on May 17, 2015, 12:38:24 pm
Can't belive how long you have waited Gert.  Have you called Perth and what sort of response did you get?  I agree you do need a longer warranty!!
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Post by: kyton on May 17, 2015, 12:44:10 pm
Oh how sad for you both. I must say I am always hesitant to use my 5 for recipes that require long times at varoma temp. I tend to use my 31 as I know it can handle the heat LOL. Fingers crossed you both get your machines back in a timely manner.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 18, 2015, 01:18:24 am
How frustrating for you all. I'm glad I stuck with my TM31 after hearing these reports.
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Post by: troupie on May 18, 2015, 06:10:58 am
Trying to put a bit of organisation into my house (especially the sewing room) as I keep losing things. Had to cut out some trousers yesterday with cheep scissors and it just doesn't work.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 18, 2015, 06:41:15 am
Made 8 jars of Crab Apple jelly.  Now making Medlar Jelly. All fruit from Farmers Market.  Most of the Jelly will go back to the Market.
Still waiting for the Gardener to come. Sent a message to say was still finishing off last job. Said tomorrow. We will see. !
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Post by: Bedlam on May 18, 2015, 06:41:44 am
Quote from: kyton on May 17, 2015, 12:44:10 pm
Oh how sad for you both. I must say I am always hesitant to use my 5 for recipes that require long times at varoma temp. I tend to use my 31 as I know it can handle the heat LOL. Fingers crossed you both get your machines back in a timely manner.
I have been the same but I think I will use the Tm5 as much as possible now while it's still in warranty!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 18, 2015, 06:43:59 am
Quote from: troupie on May 18, 2015, 06:10:58 am
Trying to put a bit of organisation into my house (especially the sewing room) as I keep losing things. Had to cut out some trousers yesterday with cheep scissors and it just doesn't work.

My DH used to steal my dressmaking scissors troupie. He wondered why I complained so loudly and at length. I only do embroidery now and those scissors are very hidden.
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2015, 08:23:56 am
Men don't understand how precious our sewing scissors are but borrow their shaver and the tables are soon turned  ;)
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Post by: mab19 on May 18, 2015, 10:13:21 am
DH knows what will happen to him if he dares to touch my scissors. :D

We finished cleaning the van this afternoon so now it can go back in the shed.
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Post by: Katj on May 18, 2015, 11:12:54 am
My DH will use my tweezers for all sorts of things, much to my annoyance. I've tried to explain how it ruins the tips.  recently bought a new pair and have them hidden.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 20, 2015, 08:36:49 am
I was lucky enough to get a ticket to Jo Whitton's seminar in London yesterday evening.
Had a lovely chat and a big hug from Jo.She spoke eloquently about her life and her love of cooking with the aid of the Thermomix.She has three more engagements then flies back to you all on Saturday.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/7231d6f1225267d242d06ee2ab1a4615.jpg)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 20, 2015, 09:37:45 am
I was wondering when this was on CC. It seems so long ago that Jo was simply a forum member. She has gone a long way and I'm sure that she helps lots and lots of people.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 20, 2015, 11:13:25 am
Eureka. DH caught a lovely Black Snapper today.
           
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Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2015, 11:15:46 am
She's a lovely lady CC, glad you made the effort to go and meet her.

Well done to your DH cookie! Guess it's fish for tea tonight.
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Post by: gertbysea on May 20, 2015, 11:25:14 am
Yahoo cookie. Dinner?
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Post by: gertbysea on May 20, 2015, 11:28:38 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on May 20, 2015, 08:36:49 am
I was lucky enough to get a ticket to Jo Whitton's seminar in London yesterday evening.
Had a lovely chat and a big hug from Jo.She spoke eloquently about her life and her love of cooking with the aid of the Thermomix.She has three more engagements then flies back to you all on Saturday.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/7231d6f1225267d242d06ee2ab1a4615.jpg)

Jo is an inspiration and a very hard worker. Pity,she sold her book to Vorwerk. I would have loved to see her hard work better rewarded .

She lives near Obbie
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Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2015, 11:45:31 am
She couldn't get a publisher to print it Gert, they said it was 'too Quirky' so HO stepped in.  Maybe if they hadn't, the book would still be unprinted. 
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Post by: EmeraldSue on May 20, 2015, 12:06:01 pm
It's a lovely book - sadly, I was unable to get to Jo's seminars in Adelaide recently, but luckily I was able to get a friend to buy the book for me. In fact, I used it to make her creamy chicken and brown rice soup for dinner.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 20, 2015, 03:03:55 pm
Fantastic you introduced yourself to Jo,Denise.  I would love to see her one day.

Well done Cookies DH.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 20, 2015, 04:22:08 pm
Well done Mr.Cookie on your catch of the day.So lovely to eat fresh fish. :)
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Post by: obbie on May 20, 2015, 09:37:01 pm
JO was my 2nd consultant, shed only lives about 10 minutes from me.
 :)

now she is flying all around promoting her book...
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Post by: Katj on May 21, 2015, 02:16:00 am
Jean, what a great catch by DH. Hope he cleaned it too!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2015, 07:36:10 am
Yes he did Katj. I don't mind cleaning fish but there was only the one. I have baited him up, oops sent him out with his mate again today. Hopefully he will get another one. He said they keep catching enormous pink snapper, but it is illegal to take them at the moment.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 21, 2015, 01:59:38 pm
Just heard my TM will be delivered back to me tomorrow.Doing a Happy Dance here. 🎉
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Post by: JulieO on May 21, 2015, 11:59:44 pm
Just in time for the weekend Cornish.  How wonderful  ;D
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Post by: Wonder on May 22, 2015, 12:02:00 am
Great news CC. I'm expecting a few online purchase delivery's today hopefully they are at the front door waiting for me when I get home from work.
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Post by: judydawn on May 22, 2015, 12:10:02 am
I hope all goes to plan and your machine does arrive back for the weekend Denise.  Tell me, those who have had that 160 error message, once it's fixed have you had anymore problems?
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on May 22, 2015, 04:55:59 am
School help in day today reading with the kids. Having a nap now with the youngest. Library and Lego later this afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2015, 05:46:18 am
Judy I think CP has.
INAID a very helpful day. Good on you.
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Post by: trudy on May 22, 2015, 10:21:37 am
Glad it's on it's way back Denise.  You can cook up a storm over the weekend!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 22, 2015, 01:01:34 pm
My TM is back,unpacked and sitting on my kitchen counter. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2015, 01:17:02 pm
I'm sure you're pleased to have it back CC.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 22, 2015, 01:36:02 pm
Cooked veggie soup, used stock from chicken wings and some small potatoes from the garden.
Cleaned out chook house.
Have wrecked the element in bottom oven.  Man came to replace it said steam can damage the element. I always have dish of water in bottom when I bake bread.
Cleaned and scrubbed out small bar fridge.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 22, 2015, 07:03:21 pm
You have been busy cleaning Chookie.Sorry to hear the bottom element went in your oven.Will you continue to place water in a dish in the bottom?
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Post by: achookwoman on May 22, 2015, 10:43:03 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on May 22, 2015, 07:03:21 pm
You have been busy cleaning Chookie.Sorry to hear the bottom element went in your oven.Will you continue to place water in a dish in the bottom?
Have considered this CC.  The element lasted 10 years with me cooking with steam from water in oven,.
I do this 2 or 3 times a week. Think I will continue to do this.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 23, 2015, 02:48:00 am
Glad TM5 is home Denise.
Chookie, I reckon the steam for bread is worth changing an element even if you didn't get 10 years.
You have been a busy person.
I cleaned out my pantry and this time labelled the shelf so perhaps everyone can put things back in the same place. Worth a try.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 23, 2015, 03:38:25 am
Good luck with that Bedlam. Everything just gets dumped in my pantry. It desperately needs a clean and throw out.
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Post by: djinni373 on May 23, 2015, 04:51:24 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 23, 2015, 03:38:25 am
Good luck with that Bedlam. Everything just gets dumped in my pantry.
Ditto. I have had shelves clearly labelled (current labels are bright yellow) for the 12 years we have been in this house. Hasn't made a lick of difference :-))
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 23, 2015, 06:40:07 am
You could always label a shelf (or most of the shelves) "MINE" and label the remainder "YOURS" and leave everyone else to chaos and keep yours under control!
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Post by: kyton on May 23, 2015, 10:38:19 am
Lol. My pantry is 6m long and my husband has his section of 1m - our 9yo is now staking out a portion of this so he is not happy.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 23, 2015, 09:39:47 pm
I' m the one who makes a mess.   So have to clean it up often.  The pantry isn't too bad but the freezers are awful where I have poked little containers in.
Yesterday I. Had a lovely time in the garden. Planted about 100 mixed bulbs . Picked the last of the Apples planted some seeds in toilet tubes to plant up when veggie garden is finished.
Also made Q J 's Chicken and brown rice soup. Used liquid chicken stock and veggie paste concentrate.  Lovely, more a meal than just soup.
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Post by: obbie on May 23, 2015, 10:31:33 pm
about to start baking for lunch boxers, will have extra kids here soon.
cleaning downstairs so the kids can move bedrooms too. :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 23, 2015, 11:01:58 pm
Getting ready to fly out to Sweden tonight - I was really looking forward to the trip but not so sure now because something has gone wrong with the site of my operation a couple of weeks ago and I am in agony.  We are hoping it will ease off over the next couple of days so that I might manage to enjoy our time in Stockholm.  We will only be there for a couple of days whilst DH attends a congress, but there is always an interesting partners programme - which generally involves lots of walking - so I am not sure if I'll be up for that or not.  Might fly all the way to Sweden to spend the time lying around reading! 
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Post by: Wonder on May 23, 2015, 11:18:40 pm
What a shame Marina. Hope you get to the bottom of it and can enjoy the trip.
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Post by: judydawn on May 24, 2015, 01:02:02 am
Sorry to hear that Marina and I hope you can get someone to look at it today.  It's always risky flying out with an existing problem especially if you are in so much pain.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 24, 2015, 01:11:21 am
Marina, hope you can get some help before you go. Bad bl....y luck.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 24, 2015, 01:26:51 am
Oh Marina I hope you feel much better. It would be a shame not to be able to enjoy the partners program.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 24, 2015, 02:37:34 am
Marina I hope you can get it looked at today or get some potent pain killers. I do hope you are able to enjoy Stockholm.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 24, 2015, 04:41:02 am
We've just returned from the Monkey Mia Biggest Morning Tea. We pay $10 each to go and also take a cake. Then they have bits and pieces to,auction. It is great fun.
I took a Chai Cake from Nikki's recipe class this year. I also bid for a bottle of mini bubbles with a glass in. It's always great fun.
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Post by: mab19 on May 24, 2015, 04:56:10 am
Nice prize Cookie.  Sounds like you had a lot of fun.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 24, 2015, 05:13:32 am
Looks great Cookie.  Well done on the win.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 24, 2015, 05:43:07 am
Great fun Cookie. Great prize also.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 24, 2015, 07:31:44 am
I heard a while ago that we raised $4100. Not bad for less than 50 people.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 24, 2015, 07:45:35 am
Pruned the raspberries, red and black currants.  Helped by the feathered girls.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 24, 2015, 09:29:01 am
Oh no Marina how awful.I hope you get this problem sorted so you can make the trip to Sweden. :-*

Great going on all your Monkey Mia friends raising $4100 Cookie.Your cake looked lovely and nice prize too ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 24, 2015, 10:36:20 am
Sorry to hear your in pain Marina. Hoping you can sort it out and enjoy your trip x
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Post by: troupie on May 24, 2015, 11:16:30 am
Look after yourself Culdith; health is so important but enjoy your trip as well. Great fish Cookie. I have just been to the Craft how in Perth and came home happy and exhausted and penniless.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 24, 2015, 12:33:19 pm
Happy, exhausted and penniless sounds like a fun day troupie.
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Post by: troupie on May 25, 2015, 03:15:37 pm
Sure was a fun day Cookie; I love my sewing and craft and we have lost so many shops here in the West so it is really nice to see all the lovely things in one place and go a little crazy. Just wish we had some more good dressmaking shops. I am not an internet shopper like all you other clever girls; I think DH might be in trouble if I was (well the bank account I mean).
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Post by: Katj on May 26, 2015, 08:22:52 am
Groupie, Glad you enjoyed the Quilt & Craft Fair. I decided not to go this year, too many projects not finished, or better still, not started. Don't need anymore for now.
Have you done the fabric/ quilt stores south of the river?  3 or 4 that spring to mind.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 26, 2015, 11:38:16 am
I'm trying to put together a birthday cake for GS third birthday tomorrow. :-\ Watch this space  ;)
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Post by: troupie on May 26, 2015, 11:44:08 am
I haven't been to any of the stores South of River Katj so will have to find out from you where they are (at the cooking day next week perhaps). I have been working on a quilt for GS all today; it is an applique one with trucks, and other construction vehicles and is a lot of work but great fun. The quilts at the craft show were absolutely beautiful and way above my standard but very inspiring.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 26, 2015, 01:30:16 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on May 26, 2015, 11:38:16 am
I'm trying to put together a birthday cake for GS third birthday tomorrow. :-\ Watch this space  ;)
Three already, no way!
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Post by: achookwoman on May 26, 2015, 09:48:08 pm
I really admire the sewing and craft projects you do   Troupie and Katj.    A day at a craft Fair is inspirational, ( and expensive ). I used to spin the fleece from our black sheep and knit but haven't done this for a long time.
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Post by: mcmich on May 27, 2015, 12:33:48 am
Hope you get to the pain sorted Cuilidh and get to enjoy the trip.
Sounds like a great time Cookie.

I am enjoying 3 days off after working 6. Going to the dentist and having my hair done today.
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Post by: Katj on May 27, 2015, 03:32:09 am
Chookie, I have never tried spinning, however my dear departed Mum used to be an avid spinner and used to knit scarves from the white wool coats that my Sisters Samoyed dogs would shed each year, very soft and warm.
TroupieI will be at the class on Friday 5th. Look forward to seeing you there.
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Post by: obbie on May 27, 2015, 05:07:16 am
one of our friends up the road spins her goats wool..
its a lost art. :)
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Post by: mcmich on May 27, 2015, 09:14:08 am
The trip to dentist went really well - just a check-up, scale and clean. Nothing a miss and the good thing is because it is preventive stuff all was covered by my health insurance.  ;D
My hairdresser has made me quite blonde this time. A bit lighter than I expected. Now I can just say I'm blonde rather than the alzheimer's is playing up.
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Post by: troupie on May 27, 2015, 09:30:18 am
Chookie I always planned to do spinning when I retired but now have so many other things on the go I will have to give it a miss; there were about 5 ladies at the craft show with their spinning wheels and they looked so relaxed sitting there spinning.

Looking forward to 5th Katj. 
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Post by: Halex on May 28, 2015, 12:52:32 am
I have been really busy lately with cp and his tennis. We have our 2nd japanese girl and everything is going great. Our first girl was a great cook and I learnt a lot about japanese food, I had never really eaten it before as I thought it was all fish!!!! CP loves it too, we were on a cruise recently and he went to the japanese restaurant to hold the table for us as we were running late, we could not believe our eyes when we walked in, there he was cooking his hot rock chicken, beef & veg, using all the sauces and sipping on miso soup!! Enjoying himself totally!! 
I have not been using thermie much to cook in recently, chopping and making pastes but have been using the pressure cooker. I am trying to get inspired to use thermie properly again, I have just bought I love chocolate cookbook from HO. Had a trip up there last week with a friend, very impressed with the buildings.
Caught up with wheres wally(Emma)  last week, she came ove with 2 other friends and we had a pressure cooking morning, great fun, we made thai green curry paste in the thermie and used the pressure cookers to make the curry and also asian sort beef ribs.
Hope everyone is well and please inspire me.
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Post by: Wonder on May 28, 2015, 02:17:22 am
Hi Hally, sounds like you have been busy and having a great time. Would love to hear more about your curries. I use our PC a fair bit and find it really brings the flavour out in curries.
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Post by: Halex on May 28, 2015, 02:36:50 am
Quote from: Wonder on May 28, 2015, 02:17:22 am
Hi Hally, sounds like you have been busy and having a great time. Would love to hear more about your curries. I use our PC a fair bit and find it really brings the flavour out in curries.

Have emailed you a basic veg biriyani recipe.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 28, 2015, 03:04:41 am
Hally if you like curries etc have a look at Skinnymixers book she has recently released. It is lots of delicious curries all for the thermomix. It's $15 or $8 for the ebook. (I think).
Make a few soups and breads for the winter months in your thermomix. There is a lovely recipe for Okinyami ( don't think it is spelled correctly) in In the Mix too. Nice Japanese food.
You could cook your such I rice in the thermomix too.
Lovely that you caught up with Emma.

Looking forward to the 5th too troupie and Katj. Hally do you want to come with us? I can take you. We leave my place at 9.15am and get back about 2/2.30pm. It's a fun day. The cost is $50 and the theme for this class is Winter Warmers. Pm me if you are interested, or anyone else too.
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Post by: Halex on May 28, 2015, 05:00:30 am
Thanks cookie, have pm you.

Yes we love ooknomiyaki, I have In the Mix 2, will look. I havent even been making much bread, did naans for the tandoor, pizza dough and tortillas for enchiladas but not much else.
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Post by: mcmich on May 28, 2015, 09:15:04 am
Work today, hard to go back after 3 days off. After going casual I've really had this renewed love of nursing.
Had 2 really sick colorectal pt's today and felt I did a good days work and met their needs - doesn't happen often.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 28, 2015, 09:49:00 am
Michele,  this is win win.  Both for you and your patients.
Read you had your hair tinted. Bet it looks good.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 28, 2015, 01:04:43 pm
Nice to hear from you Hally.  Sounds like you are keeping busy. I love skinny mixers curries check her out on Facebook and the web. Everyone loves her butter chicken and the massaman beef is yummy too.
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Post by: Halex on May 29, 2015, 06:11:20 am
Quote from: Bedlam on May 28, 2015, 01:04:43 pm
Nice to hear from you Hally.  Sounds like you are keeping busy. I love skinny mixers curries check her out on Facebook and the web. Everyone loves her butter chicken and the massaman beef is yummy too.

Thanks Bedlam, I have bought the e book and it looks good.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 29, 2015, 06:48:23 am
Mich I'm certain you are a wonderful nurse and I'd happily have you caring for me. It's wonderful when you feel pleased with your work day. May you have lots more.
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Post by: kyton on May 29, 2015, 07:16:22 am
Mich, glad your new hours are suiting you better.

Bit rainy here in Newcastle so I redid my spice racks to add more containers. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/28/3dee8b1c33f1d3a254e32b3633a0ab13.jpg)
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Post by: mcmich on May 29, 2015, 08:53:41 am
Very nice Kylie  ;D
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Post by: jeninwa on May 29, 2015, 10:48:28 am
Yah I have a 4 day weekend, this morning I went tv shopping, as our 3 year old tv gave up the ghost last week, luckily for me I had purchased a 4 year extended warranty. Decided on a samsung full HD Smart Tv, rang the insurance company and new tv will be delivered next tuesday as monday is a public holiday in the west. Cant complain about the service as I rang on Monday TV was picked up on tuesday, and they rang and emailed me yesterday with which models I could choose from. Then it was off to have my hair done and then a trip to ikea. I also managed to make some sugar free Lemon curd. It tastes quite nice. I have decided to go on the LCHF diet. And I need to take a dessert tomorrow night. I am going to make a base with almond flour and the meringue top with xylitol.

Love your spice racks kyton.
isn't it nice when you feel pleased with your working day Mich.
Nice to see you posting again Hally.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 29, 2015, 10:48:38 am
Mich, nice to have job satisfaction, or just feeling satisfied in general.  A nice place to be.
Kylie, that looks fantastic.  My spice drawer has always been a bugbear to me, especially when making SMixers  curries.  Last weekend my DD wrote on the top of  all my jars such a simple fix with much less frustration.
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Post by: Bedlam on May 29, 2015, 10:53:49 am
Quote from: jeninwa on May 29, 2015, 10:48:28 am
Yah I have a 4 day weekend, this morning I went tv shopping, as our 3 year old tv gave up the ghost last week, luckily for me I had purchased a 4 year extended warranty. Decided on a samsung full HD Smart Tv, rang the insurance company and new tv will be delivered next tuesday as monday is a public holiday in the west. Cant complain about the service as I rang on Monday TV was picked up on tuesday, and they rang and emailed me yesterday with which models I could choose from. Then it was off to have my hair done and then a trip to ikea. I also managed to make some sugar free Lemon curd. It tastes quite nice. I have decided to go on the LCHF diet. And I need to take a dessert tomorrow night. I am going to make a base with almond flour and the meringue top with xylitol.

Jen, I think you will benefit from that way of eating. The first couple of weeks are the hardest.
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Post by: gertbysea on May 29, 2015, 10:58:06 am
Good on you Jen. I recently updated to the Samsung Smart and it really is pretty smart. Completely wifi as well . Love it to bits.
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Post by: jeninwa on May 29, 2015, 11:06:32 am
Our other tv was a smart tv but this one looks like it will be a lot smarter Gert  lol.

Denise I have really been enjoying the LCHF and found it quite easy I have been following a banting group on FB.  Which has been very helpful. Going out of meals has been the hard part. As I really don't won't to tell my friends yet.

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Post by: Bedlam on May 29, 2015, 11:07:19 am
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/29/cc0712ebf14f5aed704addb759a72e83.jpg)
Fun in the tub.
Happy smiles all the time.
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Post by: obbie on May 29, 2015, 11:12:39 am
lovely Bedlam, so good that he is happy with you. :)
Shows you how great you are. :D :D :D :D :D :D

I hope goes well.  have a great weekend.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 29, 2015, 12:06:51 pm
What a beautiful photo. He obviously loves the water.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 29, 2015, 02:06:28 pm
Nice to have you posting again Hally. :)
Fantastic spice racks kyton.Mine are just pushed into cupboard. :-\
A great TV to buy Jenny.Good luck on the LCHF diet :)
A lovely photo Denise.He looks very content in the bath. ;D
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on May 29, 2015, 03:27:14 pm
Lovely photo Bedlam. Bath times can be the best times. I really admire you for going the whole way with foster care. I love the thought, but am too scared to commit. Would love to help a child and know I can make a difference, but scared of all the "other stuff' that comes with it. I sound so selfish, so maybe I should do something about it.
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Post by: judydawn on May 29, 2015, 11:14:08 pm
What fun it is having a bubble bath Denise, the little chap looks very comfortable  beneath all those bubbles. My GS absolutely loved bath time and would stay there until the water went cold! They were very special times when I had him.
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Post by: troupie on May 30, 2015, 11:13:45 am
I have been hacking at small trees for our rubbish clean up next week; fell over in the laundry the other night and am a bit stiff so need to get out and exercise a bit more.
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Post by: judydawn on May 30, 2015, 11:39:35 am
I hope your soreness goes away soon troupie.  You can be left in pain for some time after a fall though.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 30, 2015, 01:33:30 pm
Take care troupie.Very true what Judy said that you can be left in pain for sometime.
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Post by: Katj on May 30, 2015, 02:35:49 pm
Take  It slowly Troupie. You will be stiff after a fall.  Agreed you need to exercise, helps with your balance as you get older.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 31, 2015, 01:55:09 am
Take care Troupie. Thinking of you.

I have a question for forum members. I have asked this of some health professionals and they didn't really have an answer.
At what age does 'falling over' become 'a fall?' 
I must admit I don't really have a definitive answer for myself.
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Post by: Bootobethin on May 31, 2015, 04:53:45 am
I think any fall as an adult is a concern!
We have weekly classes at our physio which is stretching, balance and falls prevention. Most of us are 40 to 50 with an older group on another day of the week. The classes are vey popular and great fun and really get your balance and fitness up to prevent falls. I highly recommend them as falls are nasty no matter what your age.
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Post by: troupie on May 31, 2015, 06:26:49 am
I don't know the answer either Cookie but I must admit I think I must be getting clumsy as I do it too often these days.
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Post by: mcmich on May 31, 2015, 08:28:43 am
Quote from: Bootobethin on May 31, 2015, 04:53:45 am
I think any fall as an adult is a concern!
We have weekly classes at our physio which is stretching, balance and falls prevention. Most of us are 40 to 50 with an older group on another day of the week. The classes are vey popular and great fun and really get your balance and fitness up to prevent falls. I highly recommend them as falls are nasty no matter what your age.

Good advice. Any fall is a worry - over 40's should start putting their hands on rails as the climb or descend stairs so it is second nature in our later years.
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Post by: Bootobethin on May 31, 2015, 08:40:23 am
Good advice mcmich.
Also no ladders after 50 years of age. Statistically a ladder fall at 50 and over leaves permanent injury. If you are falling frequently it may be worth having medication reviewed and blood pressure etc checked.
Go carefully every one and slow down a little so we enjoy a healthy aging.
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Post by: consumerate on May 31, 2015, 09:45:39 am
Quote from: mcmich on May 31, 2015, 08:28:43 am

Good advice. Any fall is a worry - over 40's should start putting their hands on rails as the climb or descend stairs so it is second nature in our later years.

I'd say all ages should hold onto the rails!

I'm a fair bit under 40 and am recovering from a broken leg that was the result of walking down stairs in the dark and not holding on to the railing.

Even when you're young the recovery is very very long.

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Post by: Katj on May 31, 2015, 11:02:03 am
Once you turn 40 you start to lose muscle, which is a natural occur acne. Important to keep up with some form of weights  exercise and also make sure you are getting enough calcium for bond strength. It maybe the difference between breaking a bone when you fall or not.
Lots of classes out there for seniors!
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 31, 2015, 11:44:57 am
Settle down with the once you turn 40 advice girls.......I'm set to join that bracket in a few weeks

Take care troupie and rest up x
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Post by: cookie1 on May 31, 2015, 12:10:03 pm
Life is just beginning Kimmy.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on May 31, 2015, 12:48:23 pm
Don't sweat it Kimmy - 40 is young!
I must admit that I slipped on a piece of fruit that the kids dropped on the floor last week. I was like a cartoon character slipping on a banana peel. One moment I was upright, and the next minute my feet disappeared under me and I was on the floor. It happened in a heartbeat! Luckily I was carrying some washing and because my hands were occupied, I didn't hurt my wrists too badly. They only hurt when pressing down on them, like grating cheese or doing push ups.
I joined a gym this year and have been working on strengthening my core and my balance too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 31, 2015, 07:32:30 pm
Life beings at forty Kimmy. :)
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Post by: obbie on May 31, 2015, 09:49:10 pm
yes life just begins at 40. I feel so more confident at being past 50.... :)

take care at any age. :) :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 01, 2015, 04:30:01 am
You're still young too Robyn. We should try to enjoy life no matter what our age.
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Post by: Katj on June 01, 2015, 06:45:51 am
Kimmy, I didn't mean to sound like the prophet of doom. Lol.
Age is just a number, means nothing. It's how you live your life, and life is sooo good after 40 and onwards!
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Post by: Jamberie on June 01, 2015, 11:46:59 am
I have been reading the forum daily (or multiple times when up in the middle of the night), but with a new little person in the house, finding the time to post has been a challenge!!

DH found a lovely surprise in our letterbox from a very kind forum member! I have thanked the special person via PM but wanted to show everyone :) We feel so lucky, thank you xx (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/01/1e500f96df6169a28afc6c0d34a39232.jpg)
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Post by: Katj on June 01, 2015, 01:01:49 pm
What a cute little Onesy Jamberie. Thoughtful on someone's part. Hope your little man is thriving and you are not too sleep deprived.
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Post by: judydawn on June 01, 2015, 01:20:47 pm
That's lovely Jamberie, what a lovely surprise.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 01, 2015, 02:06:36 pm
Very cute Jam.
Kimmy I remember it well, enjoy.  Each year goes by faster, I mean June already...
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Post by: cookie1 on June 02, 2015, 04:46:04 am
Oh how lovely. I love the colour too.

We are packing up today. Would you believe it is raining?
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Post by: Katj on June 02, 2015, 07:05:59 am
Raining here too Jean. Started last night, on and off most of day so far.  Always harder packing up than unpacking at the beginning of a holiday.
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Post by: troupie on June 02, 2015, 08:19:50 am
We have only had one little shower here; I didn't even hear it. I have been inside making a bright iridescent yellow vest for my GS to play Bob the Builder. I have had such a fun morning doing it but didn't do any of my morning cooking dishes so that's the next job.
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Post by: judydawn on June 02, 2015, 09:20:50 am
Have a safe trip home tomorrow Jean.
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 02, 2015, 10:33:16 am
Raining here too......and very cold. Love the onesie jam. Hope your little one is doing well.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 02, 2015, 02:09:38 pm
Thanks ladies. We'll only do about 400-450 km tomorrow. And the rest on Thursday.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 02, 2015, 11:22:26 pm
Travel safe, Cookie.
I am probably the oldest person on the Forum. Age is mostly irrelevant.  Keep interested, keep moving , enjoy family and friends on Forum and elsewhere. 
Turning 40, wonderful :D, turning 50 ? even better.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 03, 2015, 12:28:05 am
Quote from: achookwoman on June 02, 2015, 11:22:26 pm
Travel safe, Cookie.
I am probably the oldest person on the Forum. Age is mostly irrelevant.  Keep interested, keep moving , enjoy family and friends on Forum and elsewhere. 
Turning 40, wonderful :D, turning 50 ? even better.

I do believe I am older than you chookie!
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Post by: troupie on June 03, 2015, 07:57:22 am
Just laughing about age; I have friends who keep telling me 'wait till you get to my age' .  A friend at  sewing guild said that to me and it seemed I was two years older than her.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 03, 2015, 08:34:42 am
Safe travels Cookie :-*
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Post by: courton on June 03, 2015, 09:23:51 am
While we are having a contest as to who is the oldest member, I wonder who is our youngest member now that Amy is no longer as active on the Forum. Any takers anyone?
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Post by: mcmich on June 03, 2015, 09:52:35 am
Quote from: courton on June 03, 2015, 09:23:51 am
While we are having a contest as to who is the oldest member, I wonder who is our youngest member now that Amy is no longer as active on the Forum. Any takers anyone?

I miss Amy so much - are there some young members out there?  :D
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Post by: obbie on June 03, 2015, 10:54:17 am
Does anyone know where Amy is these days.  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 03, 2015, 01:07:17 pm
I feel young and often forget I'm 42
And yes I wonder how Amy is?
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Post by: Bonsai on June 03, 2015, 02:59:32 pm
Ah, 40-80 is the new 30 (well, that's my motto!). Keeping moving and having a healthy diet is most important, plus good genes if you have them. A positive mental attitude helps a lot too
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Post by: Wonder on June 03, 2015, 10:50:01 pm
I often wonder about Amy also, I hope she is doing well.

Age is pretty irrelevant particularly if you stay active in mind and body and enjoy food and drink in moderation.
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Post by: JulieO on June 04, 2015, 01:20:39 am
Totally agree with you there Wonder.  :)
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Post by: mcmich on June 04, 2015, 09:41:26 am
Have emailed Amy - waiting for a reply.
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Post by: astarra on June 04, 2015, 10:16:02 am
I miss Amy too  :'(

I'm 32 and don't think I would be the youngest....  ;)
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Post by: achookwoman on June 05, 2015, 12:23:35 am
Yesterday the gardeners started to fill the boxes with soil. This photo was taken about 1 hour before it began to snow.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 05, 2015, 12:25:04 am
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/04/ebcf06899f14e9db4367d7077d1a32d7.jpg)
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Post by: Katj on June 05, 2015, 01:58:14 am
Beautiful Chookie, bet you can't wait to have it finished.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 05, 2015, 02:22:48 am
now thats a veggie patch! You won't need to go into town much once you have that up and running.
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Post by: judydawn on June 05, 2015, 04:34:59 am
Those gardeners have all the equipment to make life a little easier  Chookie, glad you're not having to fill them yourselves.  It will be wonderful.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 05, 2015, 06:37:54 am
Yes girls, can't wait. Today doing PH testing to see what we need to add to the soil.
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Post by: Wonder on June 05, 2015, 07:41:07 am
It looks amazing Chookie. Is it going to be a lot of work to maintain them once it's all up and running?
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Post by: cookie1 on June 05, 2015, 08:03:01 am
Chookie that looks fantastic.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 05, 2015, 08:51:25 am
Fantastic new veggie patch Chookie.I can't wait to hear what you are going to grow in each section :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 05, 2015, 08:55:10 am
Amazing chookie
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 05, 2015, 12:02:01 pm
Wonderful chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 05, 2015, 12:05:04 pm
Today Katj and I attended a cooking class with Nikki and Nerissa. It was great.
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Post by: Katj on June 05, 2015, 12:18:47 pm
Yeah Cookie, the cooking class with Nikki and Nerissa was great!
The food was all delicious and I felt very full when we left...lucky I dragged myself off to an exercise class after I got home, hopefully worked off a few of the extra calories from the lovely cake, soup, mains and dessert.
Well done once again to Nikki & Nerissa at Cooking on Coventry.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 05, 2015, 12:59:02 pm
Cooking class sounds great fun.
Cookie, not surprised that you are straight into bread making.
Wonder, not so much work.  If things are planted very close together the weeds don't grow. Beds need to be well fertilised so every thing get a good feed.  This is where the litter fron the chooks comes in handy.
I will now be able to dedicate a whole bed to asparagus, and another to Strawberries.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 05, 2015, 02:14:05 pm
Wow Chookie, I am envious of both the vege garden and the snow.
And Cookie and Katj , envious of your cooking class. I will get there one day.
We have a dear little baby ATM, 3 weeks old.  Poor Mum.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 05, 2015, 03:57:53 pm
Oh bedlam you sure are a guardian angel to so many little people and there families who need you , 3 weeks old wow xxx
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 05, 2015, 07:51:50 pm
How delightful to have a baby in your house Denise. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on June 05, 2015, 08:01:42 pm
Bedlam, words can't express what I feel for your kindness.
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Post by: obbie on June 05, 2015, 11:31:17 pm
Bedlam, what you do is so amazing.  :) enjoy the bub.
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Post by: judydawn on June 05, 2015, 11:38:14 pm
You're an angel Denise, lucky little baby to have you to care for him/her.  Do you still have the other little boy?
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Post by: troupie on June 06, 2015, 05:46:32 am
Glad the class went well Cookie and Katj; I was disappointed to miss it but there will be others. I feel for the mother Bedland missing out on her baby for whatever reason but I hope she knows it is in very good and loving hands.

Not much being done here at the moment as I am trying to finish a quilt and it is a pain in the neck; really that is, I can only sit for 5 or 10 minutes and then the neck starts; must be bad posture.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 06, 2015, 06:23:25 am
I know most think I'm crazy but I honestly see it as a privilege.  Especially one so young. Ok, unsettled in the middle of the night I can do without but generally it really is precious.
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Post by: judydawn on June 06, 2015, 07:48:31 am
If I had the strength, I'd do a happy dance as by lunchtime today we had completed our job of emptying and cleaning Mum's retirement unit.  DD ripped through the bathroom in 2 hours, a job I was very happy to hand over to her.   Returning all keys to the village on Tuesday and the process of finding a buyer for it will be theirs. 
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 06, 2015, 08:59:13 am
Well done Judy now to have a rest
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 06, 2015, 09:47:51 am
Great news Judy.It must be a load off your mind knowing it done and dusted. ;) Enjoy your well earned rest  :-*
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Post by: judydawn on June 06, 2015, 09:49:00 am
Hopefully some sleep-ins now, I've woken far too early all week.
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Post by: Katj on June 06, 2015, 11:56:31 am
Well done Judy, you deserve some sleep-ins now.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 06, 2015, 12:20:37 pm
Gosh Denise, 3 weeks is a very young baby. Good on you.
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Post by: Delightful Den on June 06, 2015, 02:56:19 pm
Quote from: obbie on June 03, 2015, 10:54:17 am
Does anyone know where Amy is these days.  :)

I heard from Amy about 6 weeks ago.  SHe has moved from WA to South Australia. When I last heard from her she was enrolled in Uni and living either in the Adelaide Hills or some where around the edge of Adelaide.

I miss her happy cheerful posts too.
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Post by: courton on June 07, 2015, 12:28:25 am
Fantastic news about Amy being enrolled at Uni.  :)
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Post by: mcmich on June 07, 2015, 06:53:50 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on June 06, 2015, 02:56:19 pm
Quote from: obbie on June 03, 2015, 10:54:17 am
Does anyone know where Amy is these days.  :)

I heard from Amy about 6 weeks ago.  SHe has moved from WA to South Australia. When I last heard from her she was enrolled in Uni and living either in the Adelaide Hills or some where around the edge of Adelaide.

I miss her happy cheerful posts too.

I heard from Amy on 4/6/15. Not too much to add from DD's post. Have sent her a PM to see what she is studying etc. She sounded very positive and happy and hoping to start joining in the forum again when she has time even though she doesn't have access to TMX anymore. Just nice to be able to hear about her adventures.
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Post by: MrsG on June 07, 2015, 07:46:01 am
Went to the Melbourne Zoo, then came home and pruned my roses. Because after all, that's what the Queen would want us to do this public holiday!
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Post by: troupie on June 07, 2015, 10:26:04 am
More clearing bushes for the waste pick up tomorrow; I think DH and I are both over chopping shrubs down; we both tried to start the wipper snipper but we are no longer strong enough; look out DS when you are next down.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 07, 2015, 11:37:35 am
Quote from: MrsG on June 07, 2015, 07:46:01 am
Went to the Melbourne Zoo, then came home and pruned my roses. Because after all, that's what the Queen would want us to do this public holiday!

I'm sure she would.  ;D we had our long weekend last weekend.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 07, 2015, 11:37:47 am
It was a lovely day today so we went to the beach for a fish and do some beach combing found a few things that the kids enjoyed collecting no fish were  caught but the sun was lovely
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Post by: achookwoman on June 07, 2015, 03:25:07 pm
Good job done Judy. Rest up now.
MrsG, hope it was a better day in Melb than it was at Cherokee. Cold and windy.

I spent 2 hours with the big computer that was playing up.  Made some bread as therapy.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 07, 2015, 03:27:05 pm
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/07/4844ebbe9c62e9d1824a68f29b770192.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/07/bb27bfbbffc9432d718d3085649417b1.jpg)
SD and multi grain and wholemeal therapy bread.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 07, 2015, 08:43:28 pm
Beautiful loaves Chookie. 8)
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on June 07, 2015, 10:37:56 pm
Hi All Hope you are enjoying the long weekend. I've done a bit of cooking herb and garlic pull apart, loaf of bread, sweet chilli sauce, banana bread, pikelets and rotisserie duck in the oven. But aside from all the cooking I've also sanded and wood cleaned the front and back porches, oiled the front and media room door and painted the front rendered fence posts ready for the fence. With kid help of course!
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Post by: achookwoman on June 07, 2015, 10:48:24 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on June 07, 2015, 08:43:28 pm
Beautiful loaves Chookie. 8)
CC, the SD got a too fast move on in the warm house and I had to stay up late to bake it. SD really does have a mind of its own

Quote from: Itsnotartitsdinner on June 07, 2015, 10:37:56 pm
Hi All Hope you are enjoying the long weekend. I've done a bit of cooking herb and garlic pull apart, loaf of bread, sweet chilli sauce, banana bread, pikelets and rotisserie duck in the oven. But aside from all the cooking I've also sanded and wood cleaned the front and back porches, oiled the front and media room door and painted the front rendered fence posts ready for the fence. With kid help of course!
oMG, you have been busy.
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Post by: obbie on June 07, 2015, 11:03:05 pm
INAID, so busy. Your house must look great. :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 08, 2015, 12:28:18 am
It's always either in the kitchen or doing outside work here INAID, never both!!  Well done you.

Lovely loaves Chookie,  a much calmer task than dealing with a troublesome computer.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 08, 2015, 03:50:25 am
Chookie I have to agree that bread making is very therapeutic, possibly why I love it so much.
INAID you have been busy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 08, 2015, 02:32:07 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on June 07, 2015, 10:48:24 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on June 07, 2015, 08:43:28 pm
Beautiful loaves Chookie. 8)
CC, the SD got a too fast move on in the warm house and I had to stay up late to bake it. SD really does have a mind of its own


I've got the opposite problem here Chookie.My SD loaf is in the car rising.Its the only place I can find that's warm today. :-))

You are having a very busy weekend INAID. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on June 08, 2015, 10:23:07 pm
CC, this was supposed to be an overnight SD loaf.  Hope the car did the trick for you.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 08, 2015, 10:53:50 pm
Everyone has their tricks. My microwave sits  over the oven so when I need my bread to rise quickly I pre heat  the oven, place my  dough in the microwave  with shower cap on ( thanks chookie)  leave the door open and  it rises nicely. 

Gert
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Post by: achookwoman on June 09, 2015, 05:41:27 am
The gardeners haven't come today , too wet under foot.  So I have been planting.  40 cloves of garlic, 12 Kale plants, 12 bush peas, 12 board bean seedlings. Salad greens, don't know what they are but came from Farmers Market .  I let the chooks out but after a while , had to lock them up as they thought they would scratch out the seedlings. They like to help in the garden.  Picked Asian greens to stir fry for dinner.
Made 2 lots of soup. Pea and Ham in SC and chicken veggie in TMX.  I added some frozen Egg Noodles, Helenes recipe. Thickened slightly with Unis S.O .S mix. I love this Forum, so much useful stuff. Thanks girls.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 09, 2015, 06:21:36 am
Sure is chookie and the friendship is inspiring.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on June 09, 2015, 06:32:30 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on June 09, 2015, 06:21:36 am
Sure is chookie and the friendship is inspiring.

Gert

Well said Chookie and Gert. Total agreement from me.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 09, 2015, 09:31:48 am
Quote from: achookwoman on June 08, 2015, 10:23:07 pm
CC, this was supposed to be an overnight SD loaf.  Hope the car did the trick for you.
It only rose a bit Chookie.I then put it in the airing cupboard overnight and its still sluggish.So I have resorted to Cookie's method of in the oven with a bowl of hot water beneath it to get it going. :-))
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Post by: mcmich on June 09, 2015, 09:47:41 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on June 09, 2015, 09:31:48 am
Quote from: achookwoman on June 08, 2015, 10:23:07 pm
CC, this was supposed to be an overnight SD loaf.  Hope the car did the trick for you.
It only rose a bit Chookie.I then put it in the airing cupboard overnight and its still sluggish.So I have resorted to Cookie's method of in the oven with a bowl of hot water beneath it to get it going. :-))

What's an airing cupboard CC?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 09, 2015, 09:56:24 am
It's where our hot water tank is housed Michele.Its part of our central heating system and the hot water for the house is stored in the tank there.
It can be a warm place but wasn't enough to get the SD loaf rising.
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Post by: mcmich on June 09, 2015, 10:54:11 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on June 09, 2015, 09:56:24 am
It's where our hot water tank is housed Michele.Its part of our central heating system and the hot water for the house is stored in the tank there.
It can be a warm place but wasn't enough to get the SD loaf rising.

Thanks CC. When I was a little one, mum would put our underwear on the hot water heater for us - it was in the linen press. Our hot water heater is in the "cellar"/DH's work shop. Will pop the next loaf on top of the water heater.  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 09, 2015, 07:01:31 pm
Walked Chance again this afternoon as DH,who normally does it, was at the dentist.I had to wear gloves as the wind was so cold.  :-))
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 09, 2015, 08:48:16 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on June 09, 2015, 07:01:31 pm
Walked Chance again this afternoon as DH,who normally does it, was at the dentist.I had to wear gloves as the wind was so cold.  :-))
I hope your summer gets more summery soon, CC, it sounds totally disappointing at the moment!
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Post by: mcmich on June 10, 2015, 08:00:24 am
Spent a day in the kitchen but not the nice cooking kind of day.

Our tenant did a runner of sorts and I've been cleaning up. The oven was disgusting - I can recommend a product for your oven racks though. Oz Cleans oven kit. You put the racks in a bag provided and pour over the bottle of solution and leave for 4 hours or over night. The racks have been in for 5 hours and look brand new. I'm leaving them overnight because they were so bad with a few stubborn bits. It's an Australian company so even better.

The fridge was the heart stopper though. I was going to take the fridge out of the house but the tenant wanted to know if she could use it as she didn't have one. Of course I said yes, she is a single mum. Well she just turned the fridge off and left all the contents inside  :-X I wanted to take the whole lot to the tip but cleaned it out. No dinner for me tonight.

Tomorrow I tackle the bathroom and will pick-up the dog poop all over the carpet - will need an anti-emetic to do that. Then next week will think about the holes in the walls and the yard. Luckily it only happens every now and then and we mostly have excellent tenants.
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Post by: judydawn on June 10, 2015, 08:26:53 am
I feel for you Michele, tenants like this you can do without.  You bend over backwards for them and this is your reward, it's disgusting.  Thanks for the heads up though of the oven cleaning product, I doubt any of us would ever let our ovens get as bad as your tenant did but it's always handy to know.

Mum's unit was a breeze to clean compared to what you're up against.  I hope you call some specialist cleaning people in for the bathroom if it's too bad.  :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 10, 2015, 08:51:36 am
What a horrible day to face today Michele.I really feel for you cleaning up other people's c**p and mess.
I hope all goes well tomorrow in the bathroom :-* :-*
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 10, 2015, 08:57:07 am
Michelle, that is terrible, I feel for you and I can smell the stench from the fridge from here.  So sorry to hear that this tenant of yours was such a prat (for want of a stronger word!) - if you get a good tenant, they are worth holding on to!  When we were renting we always left the place cleaner and in better condition than it was when we moved in. 

We once had tenants who stole the kitchen floor!  It was a beautiful parquet in NZ rimu - we were totally P***ed off. 
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Post by: gertbysea on June 10, 2015, 09:01:50 am
Sadly some people are just not well brought up. Disgusting.

Gert
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Post by: courton on June 10, 2015, 09:17:43 am
This is truly shocking Mcmich.
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Post by: mcmich on June 10, 2015, 09:25:40 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on June 10, 2015, 08:57:07 am
Michelle, that is terrible, I feel for you and I can smell the stench from the fridge from here.  So sorry to hear that this tenant of yours was such a prat (for want of a stronger word!) - if you get a good tenant, they are worth holding on to!  When we were renting we always left the place cleaner and in better condition than it was when we moved in. 

We once had tenants who stole the kitchen floor!  It was a beautiful parquet in NZ rimu - we were totally P***ed off.

That is dreadful Cuilidh, stealing the floor. Our tenant took the light bulbs  :-)) Hoping insurance will cover most of it. We have been in negotiations for months - once they offer to pay $25 a month to catch up it's difficult to evict them. As she has done a runner, the bond has been forfeited. Part and parcel unfortunately.
Clean up and move on.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on June 10, 2015, 09:46:13 am
Mich  that is disgusting. Some people aren't human. How they can even live in the filth amazes me.
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Post by: mcmich on June 10, 2015, 09:55:27 am
Yep, Cookie cleaning up and moving on. It's horrid.
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Post by: obbie on June 10, 2015, 10:04:43 am
so sorry to hear the crappy tenants Michelle.
Hope you don't give the bond back. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on June 10, 2015, 10:24:11 am
Michele, that is awful. I feel for you.
There are some good tenants . I fact most. Two stories. Firstly we rented a house to a research doctor from the Royal Melb Hospital in Melb. When he left we had to scrub all walls which were smoke stained.  He was a chain smoker.
Secondly, the same property was let to 4 young people who all had good jobs. One by one they lost their jobs. They couldn't pay the rent and slipped 3 months behind.  They left with the promise to pay back rent. Bit by bit the did so.
A bad tenant can be registered so that someone else doesn't have to clean up after them.

Today, had second injection in eye. First one was very successful. It is month by month at the moment but I am feeling very pleased. The whole process with the testing and preparation takes about an hour .
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Post by: judydawn on June 10, 2015, 10:56:03 am
That's great news Chookie, any discomfort is obviously worth it.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 10, 2015, 11:50:42 am
You are a very brave Chookie. Did they give you a jelly bean?
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Post by: achookwoman on June 10, 2015, 12:52:55 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on June 10, 2015, 11:50:42 am
You are a very brave Chookie. Did they give you a jelly bean?
Cookie, unfortunately , no.  However had a nice Italian meal afterwards.  Takes a lot to stop me enjoying a good meal. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 10, 2015, 04:38:22 pm
You were very brave Chookie.The thought of anyone going near my eyes with a needle gives me the collywobbles ???
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 10, 2015, 09:15:10 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on June 10, 2015, 04:38:22 pm
You were very brave Chookie.The thought of anyone going near my eyes with a needle gives me the collywobbles ???
Collywobbles about sums it up for me too.  I do hope this treatment continues to help you.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 10, 2015, 09:56:21 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on June 10, 2015, 09:15:10 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on June 10, 2015, 04:38:22 pm
You were very brave Chookie.The thought of anyone going near my eyes with a needle gives me the collywobbles ???
Collywobbles about sums it up for me too.  I do hope this treatment continues to help you.
Thanks girls.  Took me 6 months to face up to treatment and then not as bad as it sounds. 
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Post by: Emme on June 10, 2015, 11:25:13 pm
Chookie, you are very brave, glad things went well for you  :-*  Take care
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Post by: gertbysea on June 11, 2015, 12:25:42 am
I have a friends who has the needle in the ey every month. Not pleasant but not terrible either. Needs must.

Gert
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Post by: mcmich on June 11, 2015, 07:00:32 am
Chookie, my eyes are watering just reading about it. Glad that is over for you and you could enjoy a meal afterwards.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 11, 2015, 08:37:23 am
DH and I went to get our flu needles today. I was also jabbed for a pneumo?...... Something or other one too. One in each arm. The nice GP also gave me a slip to get another cortisone injection into my hip. Third time lucky I hope. I think he just likes people to have injections.  ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 11, 2015, 08:40:17 am
Would that be pneumococcal cookie?  You copped the lot today  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on June 11, 2015, 08:52:15 am
Lots of injections happening. Luckily I'm only giving them and not getting them.

DH's birthday today so we went out for lunch - couldn't face another day cleaning up. My Son-in-law has kindly offered to go over on the weekend and rip up the carpet and take it to the tip.
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Post by: kyton on June 11, 2015, 11:00:35 am
Mich, that is so horrid about your property! We have been lucky so far - one rental is rented to an employee, the next is to a family who has rented off us for 10yrs and is next door so we see it daily. Then our last 2 are rented to our company LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 11, 2015, 12:37:08 pm
Yes Judy that's it. I thought it was but wasn't sure.
Happy Birthday to your DH Mich. I hope he had a lovely day.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 11, 2015, 01:01:47 pm
Happy Birthday to Don Michele.I hope he had a great day. :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 11, 2015, 01:46:47 pm
Birthday wishes from me to Don too Michelle.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on June 11, 2015, 04:46:06 pm
I grew up in a small country town where we knew everyone and tend to be very trusting.

I have to say that you when it comes to renting: you can't judge a book by its cover and - in todays day and age you cannot trust anyone and everyone. You need to cross your 't's and dot your i's" because when its all done and dusted the people that have the most rights are those with the least to lose.

People from poorer suburbs can be fantastic at cleaning up after themselves so don't necessarily judge them for being 2nd class citizens, and those from more affluent suburbs are probably more used to having someone pickup after them and and can leave houses like a pig sty. Being a doctor or a professional does not mean that you are going to treat the property any better than someone less qualified. In my experience there are more good tenants than bad. The bad taint your mind and give you the most stress and ill feeling, they tend to overcrowd your thoughts with negativity than the  majority of people who are really good, nice people and your ideal guest and leave your property with positivity.

With this in mind, I treat everyone equally and  prefer to take a hard line and get everyone to complete my due diligence requirements. I find that in about 5% of cases people are distrusting of me because I ask for proof of ID against proof of their credit card to check against the guest. Hmn this is before I hand out details about keys to a fully furnished house thats worth at least 1.5m and up to people I otherwise don't know from a bar of soap and they think that I'm going to rip them off in some way?? The world is screwed up in this current day and age.

I suppose I have learnt to not take a rental when I have been in doubt, as the money is invariably not worth it.

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Post by: achookwoman on June 11, 2015, 09:49:12 pm
CP, well said and talking from experience.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 11, 2015, 10:25:04 pm
We have similar situations, CC, even if on a slightly different scale.  People today expect everything, but offer nothing in return, they don't seem to realise the risk we, as business operators, run.
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Post by: Emme on June 12, 2015, 01:36:11 am
Belated Happy Birthday to DH Michele, hope he had a great day.  Sorry to hear of your problem with the rental property.  Cannot fathom some people.

Well said CP and so true.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2015, 06:20:27 am
CP you certainly have the experience of such matters. The houses we stayed in at Gracetown were lovely.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 12, 2015, 12:37:07 pm
Today I planted some seedlings in the new garden beds.  The chooks thought they would help. I planted the seedlings and they pulled them out.  I had to lock them up.

Ral is looking at a football match. Port and Geelong.  He said he can hear Judy yelling. Could this be right?
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2015, 12:50:49 pm
I'm sure it is Chookie.  ;D :D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on June 12, 2015, 03:14:23 pm
I'm pretty quiet at the football girls. The first half was a great match but then Geelong were way too good and strong for us. It was nice to get out though and I didn't cough once!
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Post by: achookwoman on June 12, 2015, 10:47:25 pm
Judy, sounds like you enjoyed the match even though Port didn't win..
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Post by: judydawn on June 13, 2015, 12:23:44 am
Yes Chookie, win or lose I always enjoy my football - the atmosphere beats watching it on TV hands down.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 13, 2015, 08:57:18 am
I agree that the atmosphere at the football is brilliant. I'm watching my team play at the moment.

Today DD and I went into the city. The Dymocks in the CBD is closing down which is very sad. They were having a closing down sale. I had hoped to pick up some cookbooks but they had very few left. DD picked up about 25 books, so she was happy.
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Post by: judydawn on June 13, 2015, 09:39:31 am
Wow, that's a lot of books cookie.  Sadly, bookshops are not doing well and we'll probably see more going the same way.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 13, 2015, 09:44:37 am
Blimey Cookie carrying 25 books must have been heavy. I hope you didn't have to walk too far to the car.A shame there wasn't any good cookbooks left.
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Post by: Delightful Den on June 13, 2015, 12:15:59 pm
Cookie is that the one in Hay St? I can't believe another book store in Perth is closing. I've just been pottering around today in between watching the 2 WA football teams play.                                                                                                                                                                                       
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Post by: cookie1 on June 13, 2015, 12:29:18 pm
Yes DD that is the one. First Borders and now Dymocks. I really enjoy browsing in a good book store.

We shared the books out between us and carried them. We had a fair walk to where DD had parked the car. We had gone prepared with 4 good bags suited to heavy duty carrying. One of them had "Take an old bag shopping" on it.  ;D ;D
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Post by: troupie on June 15, 2015, 11:32:09 am
It sounds like there are not many shops left in Perth. I can remember back to the lovely department stores when I was first going to Work; Boans, Bairds, Foys, Aherns, Moores, Cox Bros are some of them and also lots of material stores for dressmaking. I haven't been in for around 12 months but won a voucher for Boffins at my sewing guild so better go and spend it. Hope they sell cookbooks. 

Glad your DD got some books Cookie. Angus and Robertson have also gone I think. Must get on the train and go have a look.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 15, 2015, 12:00:54 pm
I remember all those stores troupie. Cox Bros was on the corner. When we came down from the farm we would usually go into the city as Mum or Dad would usually have some business to sort out and it was all in the city then.
When we went to boarding school we would drop our gear off at school and then go out to lunch in the city. Very often to Boans.
Lots of memories.
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Post by: Katj on June 15, 2015, 02:25:06 pm
I also remember all the stores you mentioned.
Cookie, there is a nice bookshop at Southlands S/C. Collins Booksellers, the people that own are so helpful.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 15, 2015, 11:04:32 pm
Some of the same store you mention in Perth were also in Melbourne. All gone now. Readings has survived, thank heavens.  I see that Books for Cooks is shifting to near the Vic Market.

Today I hope to cook up the last of the Apples and Quinces to make Jelly.
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Post by: mab19 on June 16, 2015, 04:51:34 am
Blood tests this morning  and then had my hair cut.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 16, 2015, 07:08:30 am
I love Readings Chookie. It was awesome when Borders was just down the road.

I had my hair cut today too Mab. Then a rush to the chemist to pick up some scripts, then to the library to drop off DD's books. She was going to do it on Saturday but has to work now.
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Post by: thermilover on June 17, 2015, 04:31:30 am
Quote from: mab19 on June 16, 2015, 04:51:34 am
Blood tests this morning  and then had my hair cut.

Sorry Mab, read your comment as "Blood tests this morning  and they had my hair cut."
For few secs, was wondering why would they get your hair cut to get a blood test ?  :o
Looks like I have been in front of the system way tooo long, had to work from home yesterday until 12 :(
This is a sign that I need a break ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 17, 2015, 12:23:56 pm
I had my 6 monthly check this morning. No nasties just a heap of nitrogen burn offs. Then did the shopping. Spent the afternoon cooking. Mainly flops, so I shouldn't have started. However it all tastes nice.
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Post by: judydawn on June 17, 2015, 01:00:39 pm
Some days are for appointments others are for cooking cookie, tomorrow will be better in the kitchen. Good news from the specialist.
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Post by: Wonder on June 17, 2015, 02:03:33 pm
Currently enjoying a few days in Yallingup WA. We were hoping for a few days s away from the kids but I've had to work so DH has been exploring on his own. Hoping I'll be able to do a few hours very early tomorrow then spend the day driving around tomorrow, then up to Perth for a few day from Friday for my bosses 50'th on Saturday. Our entire team is coming from across the globe so it will be great to see my work colleagues in the flesh and also for DH to finally meet some I've worked with for the last few years. This region is beautiful and I can see why everyone's loves it so much, just a shame I can't see and do more but it's better than nothing  ;D.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 17, 2015, 05:18:41 pm
Good news about your checkup Cookie.Sorry to hear the cooking was unsuccessful. :-*

I have finally finished caning the back of my chair and reupholstering the seat.
The caning pattern is called sunrise and it was my first time doing this pattern.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/653c41f7efc401293b5fadae58282496.jpg)
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 17, 2015, 09:04:52 pm
Your chair looks absolutely fabulous, CC.  You obviously spent tons of hours on it and must be very proud of your workmanship.  I have never seen a cane backing like that before, it is really eye-catching.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 17, 2015, 10:12:25 pm
OMG! What a wonderful skill. Awesome CC.

Gert
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Post by: Katiej on June 17, 2015, 10:47:18 pm
Wow CC that is beautiful! Well done, you must be proud of it.
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Post by: Katj on June 17, 2015, 11:10:20 pm
Cookie, glad to hear your checkup went well.
With regard to the flops in the kitchen, even though they still tasted good, it's frustrating when you have those days, and we all do. It is strange.
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Post by: Katj on June 17, 2015, 11:11:45 pm
Denise, your chair is truly a work of art. You must be so proud of it and yourself of course!
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Post by: judydawn on June 18, 2015, 12:00:11 am
Denise the chair looks amazing,  I also have never seen the sunrise pattern. Give yourself a pat on the  back, it's well deserved. 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 18, 2015, 02:49:43 am
Denise what a beautiful chair. The caning is very eyecatching. You are very clever.

DH has gone out on a search for Model A tools. I'm not sure how many he will find as they are from cars built in 1928. 1929, and 1930. He said he has a lead and has taken some other ancient junk old tools to trade.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 18, 2015, 04:25:13 am
Shame you can't relax Wonder but a nice environment to work I guess, cold though.
We had a lovely day down south on Sunday checking out DS and Fiancé wedding venues.
Not a lot getting done here other than cuddles.  Such a beautiful little fellow, he's got our heart already.
Denise, you are so clever. Your chair looks amazing.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 18, 2015, 08:47:21 am
Thanks girls.I have another chair to do in the same pattern. :P
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Post by: courton on June 18, 2015, 09:32:00 am
The chair looks amazing CC!
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Post by: Wonder on June 18, 2015, 10:38:22 am
CC that chair looks amazing. Fantastic job.
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Post by: Delightful Den on June 18, 2015, 10:53:59 am
Wow that chair looks great CC.
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 18, 2015, 12:28:24 pm
I love the chair CC.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 18, 2015, 03:25:24 pm
You are very talented cc, gorgeous chair.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 18, 2015, 09:39:02 pm
Thanks everyone.It was a labour of love. :)
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Post by: mab19 on June 18, 2015, 11:35:52 pm
CC your chair is amazing.  You are a very talented lady.

I had a CT scan yesterday to see if they can find out what is causing my chest pains.  My results were good but could have been better and there is not too much to worry about yet so it seems that the pain is not all from the heart.  My poor little nurse must have been a beginner as I think she used me for needle practice, she missed the vein on both occassions and I have a couple of lovely bruised arms.  A senior nurse took over and I never felt a thing.

Not the best day I have ever had.



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Post by: judydawn on June 19, 2015, 12:25:08 am
Being a special day, I hope today is much better than yesterday then Margaret.  It makes a big difference when you get a good nurse who can find the vein.  I remember one who tried 7 times with Geoff before getting someone who managed to find a good vein on her first shot.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 19, 2015, 03:36:25 am
Oh mab they should let the young ones practise on the young ones. I do hope things turn out ok for you.

I had another injection in my hip for bursitis. Third time lucky I hope. Get the back sorted and the hip decides it needs attention. this morning I am spinning over to have my eyes checked again for glaucoma. June and December seem to be when I have all my checks. We worked it that way as we are usually at home in June and December.
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Post by: Katj on June 19, 2015, 06:43:10 am
Hope everyone having tests thi s week come out feeling positive.
DH took the morning off work, we went to a talk at the over 55 place that we will most likely buy into in a couple of years. The talk was called Patio to Plate and the main speaker was telling everyone how to get the most from gardening in a small area. Very interesting with lots of tips on improving our crappy sandy soil in WA. At the end they served everyone a box with morning tea in it, small damper made with fresh herbs, piece of frittata made with home grown cherry toms, spinach and herbs. To finish was a chocolate eclair filled with a lavender scented (from the garden) cream. Very nice morning indeed!
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Post by: Emme on June 19, 2015, 07:16:46 am
Wow CC, what a beautiful chair, you are so very talented.  :)

Hope everyone having tests done has good results. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 19, 2015, 07:41:01 pm
Quote from: Emme on June 19, 2015, 07:16:46 am
Wow CC, what a beautiful chair, you are so very talented.  :)
Thanks Marie. :)

Bad luck Margaret getting the newbie Nurse.So pleased a senior nurse took over. :-*

It sounds as though you went to a wonderful talk Katj. :)
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Post by: mab19 on June 20, 2015, 07:37:45 am
My very best friend came for lunch today and it was a good day.

Roast vegie soup with home made bread rolls then Chookies Apple Cake Tart with custard for dessert.

We spent the afternoon catching up on news and playing rummy cub.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 20, 2015, 09:00:44 am
It sounds perfect Margaret.
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Post by: troupie on June 20, 2015, 12:46:15 pm
What an incredible chair CC; you are so clever.
I hope all the tests went well for those having them and your back and hip ease up Cookie.
I haven't done much today only made bread and strawberry jam. Getting over two days of sewing; patchwork on Thursday and overlocked around about 60 face cloths on Friday to go to the shoebox project.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2015, 01:41:19 am
We're off on a car run up to Toodyay in a few minutes. We have decided not to take the old car as it is pouring and lots more rain forecast. We have decided we need the good brakes, windscreen wipers and enclosed sides of a modern car.
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Post by: judydawn on June 21, 2015, 02:32:33 am
A wise decision cookie, have a great day in spite of the rain.
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Post by: obbie on June 21, 2015, 03:50:15 am
love the chair... :)
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Post by: Katj on June 21, 2015, 04:19:49 am
Wise move on the choice of car Cookie. Toodyay is fun to poke around in, especially The Emporium, although I haven't been there in a while.
It sure is wet today , DH & I started to head towards the river (our fave walking place) we soon realised even with jackets and umbrellas we were going together wet, just as well there are lots of round-a-bouts on the way, Easy to turn around and head back home. I'm not usually so precious when it comes to walking in rain, however having just got over a cold and sinus, felt a bit wimpy I suppose. I think DH was quietly pleased to get back home and have a nice coffee.
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Post by: djinni373 on June 21, 2015, 05:54:14 am
Bewdiful chair CC 8) 8) 8)

Hope all those ailments disappear girls, and fingers crossed for good test results.

I had to look up Toodyay Cookie. Not hear of it before. Looks like fun. Pictures to come? :)

Today I have been trying to catch up on housework, and playing round with the DreamPot. I'm trying to cook two things at once. See how it goes :P
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Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2015, 09:00:24 am
We didn't actually drive to Toodyay today, but funnily enough our next rally is to the town of Toodyay. We went to within about 30 km of it today, to a Ford museum. I did take quite a few photos but of course they are all cars. I'll post some of them later.
It was a very wet drive so I'm glad we decided to take my car and not the old one. We would have been saturated.  About 10 old cars turned up. They were ones that are all closed in.
Most,of the cars in the museum are newer.

Sorry the photos have come out upside down again. If you tap on them they will come out the right way.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 21, 2015, 11:55:08 am
Just catching up.  So much going on. ,!
Hope all is well with those who have had tests and check ups are o.k.
CC, I just don't know what to say about that beautiful chair.  I thought your upholstery class was talking and eating and a little work on the side.  Silly me. That is really a mammoth effort and requires a lot of skill and patients. I hope you will show us your next effort.
Today I went to a Thermomix demo. Some thing for everyone. There were 3 consultants going flat out.  They removed several of the machines to the kitchen because of the noise. The wholemeal scones with blueberries were awful but the roasted nut butter was lovely. We were told that the recipes from the book were deliberately bland and the cook was expected to add flavourings. One of the recipes didn't work.  This was one with rice in the basket, veggies in the Varoma tray with eggs buried in the veggies.
The eggs didn't cook.   The problem was that they used cold water.
Anita is a very good presenter but I felt that the restrictions, very prescribed, limit what can be demonstrated. HO underestimates the ability and needs of owners.
I was asked to give some tips. I spoke about using the Varoma and listening to the machine. Users need more frank information. Most also want hands on lessons not just demos.  Most of the people at the demo use the Forum but are not members.
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Post by: judydawn on June 21, 2015, 11:59:14 am
Good on you Chookie, with your experience and knowledge I bet they were all ears when you spoke.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 21, 2015, 07:28:45 pm
Thanks girls for the compliment about my chair.I do love Chair Canning.And I will show you my next project when it's finished Chookie ;)

We have had GS to stay for four days/ three nights.We took him back home this afternoon.DH and I will sleep well tonight ;D ;D

Very good of you to give tips about the TM at the demo Chookie.Hopefully the people who use the Forum will join.

Thanks for the great photos Cookie.It always lovely to see what you have been doing.

Such a shame you didn't feel like your walk Katj.It not nice to trudge through the rain when you aren't feeling 100%
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Post by: mab19 on June 21, 2015, 11:35:25 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on June 21, 2015, 11:55:08 am

Today I went to a Thermomix demo. Some thing for everyone. There were 3 consultants going flat out.  They removed several of the machines to the kitchen because of the noise. The wholemeal scones with blueberries were awful but the roasted nut butter was lovely. We were told that the recipes from the book were deliberately bland and the cook was expected to add flavourings. One of the recipes didn't work.  This was one with rice in the basket, veggies in the Varoma tray with eggs buried in the veggies.
The eggs didn't cook.   The problem was that they used cold water.
Anita is a very good presenter but I felt that the restrictions, very prescribed, limit what can be demonstrated. HO underestimates the ability and needs of owners.
I was asked to give some tips. I spoke about using the Varoma and listening to the machine. Users need more frank information. Most also want hands on lessons not just demos.  Most of the people at the demo use the Forum but are not members.

Thanks for your comments on the TM5 demo chookie.  There is a demo being held here early next month (with a new consultant as my lovely consultant has been given another area to cover) and I am in two minds whether to go or not.  I would like to see one in action although I have no intention of buying one.  I love my TM31 far too much to get rid of it. 
 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 25, 2015, 10:04:19 am
I went to a Tenina Curry class today. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also managed to spend a small fortune at the Kitchen Warehouse where it was held. After the class I went to the frozen berry place that Tenina has mentioned on Facebook. ( it was very close) and bought a heap of Australian berries and similar fruits. Managed to get some mulberries and mango cheeks too. All at very reasonable prices.
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Post by: judydawn on June 25, 2015, 10:09:13 am
It sounds like a great day cookie.  You're such a great supporter of local cooking classes.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 25, 2015, 11:49:12 am
I enjoy them Judy. Not the everyday ones that are run by consultants but others you learn from and get great recipes.
I found it interesting today that a few of the attendees seemed to want to be spoon fed on the way to use their thermomix. Tenina  threw in some frozen mango and wizzed it up until it was smooth. People wanted 'the recipe. '
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Post by: mab19 on June 26, 2015, 12:43:30 am
Going out to lunch with friends today and tomorrow.
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Post by: obbie on June 26, 2015, 03:33:10 am
re organizing the kitchen at work, to fit more things on my bench. :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 26, 2015, 04:47:21 am
I've spent 3 hours cleaning out the pantry this morning, thought I had it all back, looking neat and with more spaces as I threw lots of things out but turned around to find the large plastic container of sauces still sitting on the sink  :-))  It can stay there now until I get back from my daily visits as I've run out of time!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 26, 2015, 05:49:50 am
What a nuisance Judy. Just when you thought you had more space too.
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Post by: KristySpiegl on June 26, 2015, 11:24:52 am


Quote from: cookie1 on June 25, 2015, 11:49:12 am
I found it interesting today that a few of the attendees seemed to want to be spoon fed on the way to use their thermomix. Tenina  threw in some frozen mango and wizzed it up until it was smooth. People wanted 'the recipe. '

This mentality really annoys me.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 26, 2015, 11:28:50 am
Me too. So many people want everything done for them. I had better hop off the soap box before I get going on this topic.  ;D ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on June 26, 2015, 11:38:25 am
Oh boy. Don't get me started. You have only to look at a few FB pages to see so many who refuse to use their brains and ask such utterly stupid questions?  Lazy lazy lazy.

Gert
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Post by: Kimmyh on June 26, 2015, 12:36:47 pm
Totally agree Gert. And why  can't they just Google their question. It takes longer to type it on facebook.
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Post by: gertbysea on June 26, 2015, 12:45:32 pm
They would rather be told than learn for themselves.

Gert
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Post by: Jamberie on June 26, 2015, 02:57:25 pm
Quote from: Kimmyh on June 26, 2015, 12:36:47 pm
Totally agree Gert. And why  can't they just Google their question. It takes longer to type it on facebook.
Exactly!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 27, 2015, 12:42:57 pm
A friend called round today with his recently restored 1930 Ford Model A Woody. It is beautiful and a credit to him. The second photo is the beautiful woodwork on the inside roof.
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Post by: judydawn on June 27, 2015, 12:49:38 pm
That would turn a few heads cookie, beautifully restored.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 27, 2015, 01:13:05 pm
I'm very much enjoying nurturing our tiny baby but my cooking and healthy eating have gone out the window. I would have loved to have joined  in Tenina's curry class too.  Glad you enjoyed it Cookie.
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Post by: KristySpiegl on June 27, 2015, 02:17:56 pm
May have missed Tenina ' s curry class, but I did just win a giveaway in her new Facebook group. Feeling a little fan girl moment messaging one of my kitchen idols..... I swear there was no squealing.
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Post by: Bedlam on June 27, 2015, 02:28:49 pm
Lucky you Kristyspiegl. Well done.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 27, 2015, 02:35:13 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on June 27, 2015, 12:42:57 pm
A friend called round today with his recently restored 1930 Ford Model A Woody. It is beautiful and a credit to him. The second photo is the beautiful woodwork on the inside roof.

Beautiful restoration by your friend Cookie.DH loved the photos and then asked "what wood did he use?"

You'll get back on track with healthy eating when you can Denise ;)

Congrats on the win Kristy :)
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Post by: gertbysea on June 27, 2015, 09:56:52 pm
What  a lovely motor car Cookie. A real labour of love.

Gert
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Post by: obbie on June 27, 2015, 11:00:31 pm
lovely cookie. we have 2 cars done, 2 on the way. :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 28, 2015, 12:35:16 am
Lucky you Kristy, it's always a nice surprise to win something and Tenina's books are great.
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Post by: mab19 on June 28, 2015, 01:39:03 am
Cookie, your friend should be very proud of his car he has done a wonderful job on restoring it.

Congratulations on your win Kirsty.
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Post by: Katj on June 28, 2015, 03:10:17 am
What a lot of work gone into the car Cookie, beautiful job!
Nice win Kristy.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 28, 2015, 03:53:16 am
Kristy I saw that you had had a win. I'm really pleased for you. You have every right to squeal.

Several of us had the fun of spending a weekend in the same house as Tenina a few years ago. She has certainly made a success of her business after a trying start. It was our first Forumfest at Gracetown.

Denise you can tell your DH that the wood on the car is mainly Tasmanian Oak. I will pass on all your kind words to the restorer of the car.
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Post by: KristySpiegl on June 28, 2015, 04:55:31 pm
Oh Cookie that sounds like a blast!

I finished my first ever crochet project today. Seven weeks ago I decided there was a gap in my education, I can knit, sew, embroider and even tan an animal hide, but had never learnt crochet. So I found myself a teacher and off I went. I also started a beanie and finished off the leftover blanket wool with some squares.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/28/5e2f4ea1f05dd96eafb987ac1730ebae.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 28, 2015, 05:33:05 pm
Very lovely crochet blanket Kristy. 8)
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Post by: Wonder on June 28, 2015, 11:43:05 pm
Great looking blanket Kristy, I'm sure it is warm and cosy.
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Post by: mab19 on June 28, 2015, 11:46:59 pm
Well done Kirsty it looks nice and cosy.  Blue is my favourite colour.
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Post by: judydawn on June 29, 2015, 12:31:27 am
Now you can do everything Kristy  :D  It looks lovely. You'll be able to make yourself some nice scarves for winter now too.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 29, 2015, 01:28:31 am
Beautiful work Kristy. Most unlike my first crochet attempts. I still haven't really mastered it.  I can knit and embroider but crochet and macrame get me in knots, the wrong sort!  :-\
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Post by: Katj on June 29, 2015, 02:40:16 am
Well done on your 1st crochet project Kristy! Looks great. I  too was a knitter, sewer, embroiderer but couldn't crochet, until I taught myself from Crochet for Dummies and the Internet.  I love it and find it  very relaxing.
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Post by: troupie on June 29, 2015, 07:48:48 am
Great blanket Kristy; love the mix of colours. I have learnt to crochet but the tendons don't want me to do it these day but I am glad to say that GD 11 has taken it up. Keep it up as lots of girls don't learn these skills today. I am still patchworking and when the binding is done I will endeavour to have a photo posted.
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Post by: mab19 on June 29, 2015, 07:55:05 am
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I am still patchworking and when the binding is done I will endeavour to have a photo posted.

Snap Troupie  I have spent the afternoon working on a quilt too.  Putting on borders today and hopefully getting the binding on by the end of the week.
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Post by: KristySpiegl on June 29, 2015, 08:30:38 am
I used to quilt alot but the time factor gets in the way, there are so many things I want to learn and do! I'm teaching Mr 7 to knit and he can darn his socks thanks to DH. There are so many skills that have gotten lost in the last 50 or so years. DH runs a charcoal forge in our backyard, so I have even tried my hand at blacksmithing haha
 I picked up some books on crochet at the library today, I'm hoping to teach myself to follow a pattern next :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 29, 2015, 10:17:10 am
Good on you Kristy.
Today I took a loaf of bread and Marina's soup over to the friend who smashed his heel falling off the ladder. He is a vegetarian and I didn't know if he would eat chicken soup!  He does so that will be the next soup. I took the recipe as well so his wife is going to try making it as well.
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 29, 2015, 10:24:30 am
Gorgeous Kristy, I have crocheting on my bucket list and have found a mermaids tail blanket that I would love to make for Miss Lily, one day
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Post by: Katj on June 29, 2015, 12:15:45 pm
Interesting Kristy, what does your DH use the forge for?
Happy  Patchworkin. & Quilting Troupie and Mab. I'm still hoping to get my quilting enthusiasm back one day, like Kristy, time seems to get away from me.
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Post by: KristySpiegl on June 30, 2015, 03:50:08 am
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/29/1d8c756ba07270606a8b590aa19cd7de.jpg)

Mainly custom knives Katj, but he has tried his hand at all sorts. He has made a lot of his tools himself as they are hard to source and expensive in Australia.

(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/29/d14ffc83e0601bb6cf5b861467177204.jpg)
Tongs in production.

We do the leather work for the sheaths and all the woodwork ourselves as well.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 30, 2015, 03:54:04 am
Awesome Kristy. My DH has all sorts of tools, machines and other stuff in his shed but he doesn't have a forge. He heats things up with a blow lamp, but you couldn't do anything major that way. Does the forge have a bellows?

I'm playing sourdough today. My new bread book has heaps of recipes that use 100g of SD starter. So today I am trying a couple of the recipes. It also uses a little yeast with the starter.  So far so good. If the recipes are successful I will post them.
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Post by: judydawn on June 30, 2015, 04:57:29 am
Look forward to seeing your creations cookie.

Thanks for the photos Kristy, it's nice to see what husbands do.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 30, 2015, 08:53:33 am
Thanks for the photos Kristy.Your DH is very talented. :)
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Post by: KristySpiegl on July 01, 2015, 09:49:07 am
Cookie we use an electric heat gun with the element removed but would love to source traditional style bellows :)
Thanks for the kind words, he will appreciate them
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Post by: Katj on July 01, 2015, 01:38:40 pm
Interesting Things happening at your place Kristy. Good to see. Some things still made the good old fashioned way. Well done to your DH.
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Post by: Jamberie on July 02, 2015, 10:44:07 pm
I'm hoping to stay inside for as long as possible!!!(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/02/7e7296faf288c393401c73fc0393b443.jpg)
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Post by: thermilover on July 02, 2015, 11:33:06 pm
That's coldddd Jamberie. It was 4 deg this morning in Sydney and I was shivering.
Cant even imagine myself at that low temperature.. Hope you keep warm..
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Post by: Jamberie on July 03, 2015, 01:13:56 am
Yes, a particularly cold week here! The actual temperature is usually bearable, but the "feels like" temp is the shocker!
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2015, 06:33:20 am
Brrrr  Jamberie. The ABC posted a picture of ice on a jetty on Lake Berley  Griiffin this morning. I must phone my brother tonight, he lives over there. That will teach him to leave the sunny West.  ;D ;D :D


I met Katj for a coffee this morning. Lovely company. Thanks Katj.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 03, 2015, 09:01:13 am
Quote from: Jamberie on July 02, 2015, 10:44:07 pm
I'm hoping to stay inside for as long as possible!!!(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/02/7e7296faf288c393401c73fc0393b443.jpg)
Brrrr that's cold!!!
Stay warm Jamberie :-*
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Post by: troupie on July 03, 2015, 01:46:26 pm
Had to make a dash to spotlight because I didn't buy enough backing fabric for my quilt and now have to have a seam in the back; I will concentrate next time. Glad to have another patch worker on here Mab.  I went to a big morning tea on Wednesday and they had all their quilts spread out and it was a great morning among all that fabric.

Booked GD11 into a cupcake (patty to me) decorating class for the school holidays so that will be a nice surprise for her. She loves cooking (in the thermie of course).
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Post by: Katj on July 03, 2015, 02:07:04 pm
Susan, do you do your own quilting?
Lucky GD a nice surprise for her.
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Post by: mab19 on July 04, 2015, 12:16:22 am
Quote from: troupie on July 03, 2015, 01:46:26 pm
Had to make a dash to spotlight because I didn't buy enough backing fabric for my quilt and now have to have a seam in the back; I will concentrate next time. Glad to have another patch worker on here Mab.  I went to a big morning tea on Wednesday and they had all their quilts spread out and it was a great morning among all that fabric.

Booked GD11 into a cupcake (patty to me) decorating class for the school holidays so that will be a nice surprise for her. She loves cooking (in the thermie of course).

I'd hoped to have my quilt finished yesterday but not to be.    Instead went to visit a friend in hospital who had just had a hysterectomy and the results were not good so spent a lot of time with her.
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Post by: troupie on July 04, 2015, 05:19:23 am
Katj, up until now I have done the quilting but I must say it is very basic and mostly straight lines. I recently did one with old denim jeans and that was easy enough to quilt in the ditch. I can do the small ones but this latest is a full single bed size and is all applique so a friend with a special machine wants to do it so who am I to knock her back. I just love doing to top bit.

Sorry your friend is not well Mab.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 04, 2015, 08:06:42 am
Mab how lovely of you to spend time with your friend, I'm sure she appreciated it if she had bad news.
Troupie was my SS and I received lovely sewing gifts. They are treasured, but also used.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 04, 2015, 10:29:21 pm
Lovely to hear that TMX girls are also into sewing
Will try and post a general photo of the Woodend Farmers Market.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 04, 2015, 10:31:58 pm
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/07/04/66011388331bf67b4563c9fad050241b.jpg)
You can see how cold it is.  I am sitting in the car drinking coffee.
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 05, 2015, 12:11:26 am
Oh acw it looks wonderful, smart move sitting in the car with coffee.
Today we are going to have lunch in the swan valley with friends will be nice to get out of the house haven't been anywhere Lily has been unwell since last Tuesday   winter colds /flu's and parents who send there kids to school unwell is really starting to annoy me
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Post by: cookie1 on July 05, 2015, 05:44:43 am
It looks freezing Chookie.

Suzanne I used to hate it when parents sent ill,children to school. So many of them just want the child out of the way. The poor little mites cough and splutter over everyone. Often there isn't room in the sick bay for them as so many others are in there. 

I hope Lily is fully recovered. Also that you enjoyed your visit to the Swan Valley. There's lots of lovely places up there.
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Post by: mcmich on July 05, 2015, 06:26:33 am
Looks very chilly at the markets by the way everyone's rugged up.

Glad Lily is feeling better.   ;D
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Post by: obbie on July 05, 2015, 07:31:29 am
relaxing, baking. had 4 kids all day here. ;)
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Post by: Emme on July 05, 2015, 08:34:17 am
Chookie, thanks for photo of the market.  What a wonderful place to be able to trade and buy items
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 05, 2015, 08:58:45 am
Thanks for the photo Chookie.Its great to see the market  :-*
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 05, 2015, 09:10:31 am
Thanks for the well wishes, poor Lily is just tiny and food is a battle at the best of times but when unwell her eating is non existent , so lazy  parents are the bane of my existence. Plus we're off to Singapore in 2 weeks so everyone needs to be healthy!
It was beautiful in the swan valley after lunch took the kids to bell rapids such a gorgeous spot just as we were leaving it started to rain perfect timing and the kids want to go back in summer and have a picnic
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Post by: cookie1 on July 05, 2015, 09:49:36 am
Bell's Rapids is a very pretty spot. I remember one year we got covered in mud there as we were crew for a friend doing the Avon Descent.  It is very hard work being crew as you have to drive miles to be at the next spot before they are to feed them.
It will be lovely up there in the warmer weather Suzanne.
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Post by: jeninwa on July 07, 2015, 01:32:16 am
I won tickets to see The last cab to Darwin on Saturday, followed by a Q&A session with Michael Caton and others,  loved the movie, laughed and cried, it's a great Aussie film if you get the chance go and see it.
The week before I won tickets to see Far from the madding crowd. Another great movie, then I won a ticket to the good food and wine show this weekend. DH thinks I should buy a lotto ticket.
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Post by: judydawn on July 07, 2015, 02:57:12 am
Most definitely Jenny. 
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Post by: cookie1 on July 07, 2015, 03:09:12 am
Good on you Jeninwa. Well deserved.
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Post by: Katj on July 07, 2015, 08:19:30 am
Sounds like you're on a roll Jen, definately buy a lotto ticket.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 07, 2015, 09:40:51 am
We went down to Rockingham this morning to see MIL for her 87th birthday.  Then a bit of cooking this  afternoon.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 08, 2015, 07:41:55 am
Lucky you Jen.
My life is very full at the moment and mostly very enjoyable.  My two DD's are off to Amsterdam from Paris today. Me..I got a haircut!
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Post by: judydawn on July 08, 2015, 07:44:20 am
 :D The kids sure do have an exciting life these days Denise. 
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Post by: obbie on July 08, 2015, 08:18:14 am
My kids are having so many sleep overs, and kids here this holidays. There social life is better than ours.

so, plenty of time for cooking today while home. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 08, 2015, 09:09:54 am
I almost had a massive disaster yesterday. I went to the fridge for something and noticed that my starter had been tipped over and most had come out. I managed to save a couple of tablespoons full and scraped up the rest. I fed the bits left last night and this morning and it is happy again. I then used some for bread.
Disaster avoided.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 08, 2015, 11:30:32 am
A good save Cookie :)
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Post by: mab19 on July 10, 2015, 08:51:25 am
I was meant to be going out today and the outing was cancelled so I spent the day finishing off my quilt.  This one has been in the cupboard for longer than I would like to admit.  I have decided that this year is the year of finishing off for some of those items in the cupboard.  We shall see if this happens.   
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 10, 2015, 09:05:21 am
Wow Margaret that's a beautiful quilt 8) it has some wonderful colours.You are a clever lady :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 10, 2015, 09:08:32 am
It's gorgeous Margaret, one down - how many others need finishing I wonder.
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Post by: Emme on July 10, 2015, 09:52:00 am
The quilt is gorgeous Margaret, I have just finished reading a book about the Amish Quilts, very interesting.  :)  So much work, no wonder they are expensive to buy.
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 10, 2015, 11:31:54 am
Stunning quilt Mab. You are very clever.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 10, 2015, 11:33:19 am
Your quilt is magnificent Mab. Such beautiful colours. What are you going to do with it?

DD and I went to the Good Food and Wine show today, then stopped off in the city for a while. We tasted some beautiful cheeses and bought quite a few. Some lovely sheep ones from Tassy. A few from Bruny Island too.
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Post by: Katj on July 10, 2015, 03:44:30 pm
Beautiful work Margaret, a work of art.
Em me, I've been to a few Amish farms in the USA and seen there Craft work. Not only do they excell at Quilting, a lot of the men make beautiful furniture. I really admire the way they live their  simple life, don't know that I could do it.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 10, 2015, 08:28:55 pm
That is a stunning quilt, Margaret, I am sure you are very proud of the finished quilt.  You are very clever.  I wish I had the patience and the talent to do something like that, but I am afraid it is an impssible dream for me.
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Post by: obbie on July 10, 2015, 10:27:19 pm
lovely colors in your quilt Mab ;)
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Post by: gertbysea on July 10, 2015, 10:35:29 pm
Stunning Margaret.

Gert
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Post by: mab19 on July 10, 2015, 11:22:18 pm
Thanks for the comments on the quilt ladies.  I don't have any plans for this one so I will put it back in the cupboard with some others. I just like making them :)

Emme and Katj, I love the quilts the Amish do they certainly excel at what they do.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 10, 2015, 11:36:01 pm
Nice to catch up with what everyone is doing. There are so many talented people on this Forum that it makes one glad to be part of it.
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Post by: gertbysea on July 11, 2015, 01:33:39 am
Yes indeed chookie.

Gert
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Post by: Katj on July 11, 2015, 03:13:37 am
Well said Chookie. Have fun at the markets.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 11, 2015, 07:25:52 am
Ditto Chookie and I do feel that we learn a lot from each other.
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Post by: Katj on July 11, 2015, 12:41:33 pm
We sure do learn something new just about every day.  Makes life interesting.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 11, 2015, 02:48:45 pm
Quote from: Katj on July 11, 2015, 12:41:33 pm
We sure do learn something new just about every day.  Makes life interesting.
.
So true, never a dull moment.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 11, 2015, 04:03:17 pm
We visited Charlestown today where the BBC series Poldark is filmed.A pretty little village.We had a super lunch there at one of the pubs.We saw a bride leaving a local guest house on her way to be married.We gave her our best wishes.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/a76a7532db9a79e542d2d11f8f75cd5d.jpg)
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/9f70b60ffa7d2dfc4aca40b63fa5b1cd.jpg)
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/ffe9621e2789fa2a9a5a7f166343d3d5.jpg)
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Post by: achookwoman on July 11, 2015, 09:18:25 pm
Great photos CC. We often wonder where English series a photographed. Thanks.
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Post by: Katj on July 11, 2015, 11:46:45 pm
Thanks fo sharing your photos CC. Charlestown looks beautiful, something you might see as a Jigsaw puzzle, haha. Can you tell I've done a few over time?
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Post by: mab19 on July 12, 2015, 12:56:20 am
Nice photos CC.  I love the old stone houses and country side. 
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Post by: judydawn on July 12, 2015, 01:01:04 am
Lovely photos Denise and seeing a bride is always uplifting. I can remember Amber at a very young age leaving my side and running over to gatecrash a wedding photography session to tell the bride she looked beautiful.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 12, 2015, 12:29:14 pm
CC those photos are beautiful. So picturesque. Thanks.
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Post by: obbie on July 12, 2015, 09:35:29 pm
lovely Marina.  DH and Son coming back from Townsville V8 supercars today.

Frosty won again. :)
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Post by: mab19 on July 13, 2015, 12:01:50 am
Going to pick up my car from the repair shop today.
DH had a little accident in it a few weeks ago and the drivers front side was damaged.  DH's fault and no one hurt although he was rather shaken up. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 13, 2015, 12:14:18 am
No matter how minor the accident, it still leaves you shaken.

Hope all is well with DH, car and insurance!
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Post by: judydawn on July 13, 2015, 12:32:11 am
Good to hear DH was OK Margaret, little incidents are still scary.
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Post by: Katj on July 13, 2015, 03:12:00 am
I just got the suit cases down,DH and I are off to Melbourne next Sunday for our GS's 3rd Birthday.
We are looking forward to it immensely. Love to spend time with youngest DS & DIL and little one.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 13, 2015, 06:09:54 am
Margaret I am so glad DH wasn't hurt. It's still awful though.

Katj that will be lovely.  I hope it warms up for you in Melbourne.

My big excitement for the day has been the ironing. :-\ It's seems so cold today.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 13, 2015, 07:33:22 am
Glad you got your car back Margaret.Its good to know no one was hurt.

Have a lovely time in Melbourne Katj. :)
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Post by: Katj on July 13, 2015, 07:38:17 am
Melbourne is just as cold as Perth, at least DS has a thermomix. I usually end up doing most of the cooking if D I L is at work, sure does make life easier.
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Post by: Emme on July 13, 2015, 08:50:08 am
CC, thanks for sharing those lovely photos.  Love your pics  :)

Margaret, so glad DH is okay, accidents are always upsetting.   
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 13, 2015, 03:28:23 pm
We arrived home after our little holiday in Cornwall.It rained most of the trip home :-)) Just back from taking Chance for a walk.The local farm have cut and baled their hay in the week we were away.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 14, 2015, 05:29:46 am
Pleased you are home safe and sound CC.
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Post by: judydawn on July 14, 2015, 07:21:30 am
That was a decent break Denise, I bet Chance is glad to get back to his comfort zone.
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Post by: Katj on July 14, 2015, 02:01:48 pm
CC, did Chance go to Cornwall with you?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 14, 2015, 04:31:58 pm
Yes Chance did go with us Katj. :) My DB has two dogs one of which is Chance's half sister.All three get on well together.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 15, 2015, 07:21:58 am
Did the food shopping this morning. The lovely check out lady scanned $10 off my total price. She did the same last week. I was very pleased.
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Post by: KristySpiegl on July 18, 2015, 04:46:59 am
Child free, DH at work and I have declared study day. 3 mini modules completed and passed, I think it's coffee time!
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Post by: obbie on July 18, 2015, 07:25:02 am
had a coffee with a friend, now I have 4 kids so far , maybee 6 for sleep over.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 18, 2015, 07:30:42 am
Well done Kristy.
Robyn don't you get sick of washing all the sheets and towels when you have extra kids for sleep overs?  I would.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 18, 2015, 08:35:03 am
Well done Kristy.
Good luck with the sleepover Robyn.
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Post by: KristySpiegl on July 18, 2015, 10:10:36 am
That's alot of kids!!
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Post by: obbie on July 18, 2015, 10:40:35 pm
Our kids have double bunk beds, so they cram in. No worries, the more the merrier. :D :D


Its normal to me to have extra kids on school holidays and weekends.  no wonder I bake on weekends.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 19, 2015, 03:21:35 am
Later today DD and I are going to Top Gear, or actually it is now called Clarkson, May and Hammond or something. I am being spoiled as she has bought super duper seats for us. We go to a late lunch and then meet and greet with questions. Then front row seats for the show. I am looking forward to it.
We saw them last time they were here but only in everyday seats.
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 19, 2015, 08:24:00 am
That sounds like fun Cookie. Have a great time.  :)

This is my last day of holidays, back to work tomorrow. I feel like I need to go back to work for a break.


 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 19, 2015, 09:09:36 am
Have a good time Cookie. :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 19, 2015, 11:41:34 am
Oh cookie I'm very jealous, I love them
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Post by: cookie1 on July 19, 2015, 01:26:53 pm
DD holidays can be like that. Enjoy the holiday back at work.

Clarkson, May and Hammond Live was really good. I had tears of laughter streaming down my face the entire time. I haven't laughed so long for a while. The entire show was excellent and ever so funny. We enjoyed the bubbles and nibbles with the 3 do them and heaps of others early on. DD managed to get a selfie of her and James May.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 21, 2015, 01:21:09 pm
Fantastic Cookie, what a lovely DD you have.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 22, 2015, 02:32:40 am
Thank you.
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Post by: KristySpiegl on July 22, 2015, 09:38:55 am
Studying basic nursing modules to complement my aged care course. 7 down, 52 to go haha. Finished today with ADHD as I figured the experience with J would make it easy. :)
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Post by: Katj on July 23, 2015, 02:17:24 am
A beautiful day in Melbourne today, a little chilly still, but bright blue sky and sunny!
DH and I just got back from an hours walk. Just having some coffee with toast & Nut paste. I think we are heading into the Victoria st Markets later.
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Post by: mab19 on July 23, 2015, 03:10:17 am
Laundry day today.  Making the most of the sunshine.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 23, 2015, 06:57:49 am
I love the Vic Markets Katj. When do you return to the west?
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Post by: Katj on July 23, 2015, 10:03:19 am
Late on Tuesday 27th Cookie.
Markets were great, by the time we had lunch at Dumpling House and walked to Vic markets we didn't have a lot of time. Probably go back some time this coming weekend.
There is an outlet shop called Ginger Tree on Elizabeth St, about 500m down from markets. I bought a nice jumper and want to go back for a longer look. DH and DS anxious to get back to avoid the parking inspector.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 23, 2015, 12:18:17 pm
I've been to the Ginger Tree in Richmond. I don't think it is there anymore. Good shopping Katj.
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Post by: troupie on July 23, 2015, 12:53:26 pm
Glad you are having a good time Katj;  haven't been to Melbourne since I was 21.

Cookie why did they scan $10 off your checkout docket; is this a new promotion or are you just special. Glad you enjoyed the show.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 24, 2015, 05:46:05 am
I always try to get to the same check out lady. The other one at that time is a real pain. She simply pulled it out of her drawer and scanned the code. She didn't do it for me this week though as I had been to Coles and bought heaps of stuff. I'm lucky as the shopping centre is very, very small but has a Coles at one end and a Woolies at the other.
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Post by: troupie on July 24, 2015, 10:41:05 am
Shopping today for me; went to Woolies for my usual packet of Panela (rapadura) sugar and they now don't have the 500g packet I have been buying for so long; it is now half the size and almost double the price. Seems like when you find a good product at a good price they have to take it away.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 24, 2015, 10:45:58 am
That makes me cross troupie. Both Woolworths and Coles seem to be removing brands from their shelves.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 24, 2015, 08:54:20 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on July 24, 2015, 10:45:58 am
That makes me cross troupie. Both Woolworths and Coles seem to be removing brands from their shelves.
... and replacing them with own brand / generic items which are, supposedly, just the same, but I simply find them to be cheap and nasty rip off copies.  But I guess they are more profitable for the shops so we will never get rid of them.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 24, 2015, 11:38:45 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on July 24, 2015, 08:54:20 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on July 24, 2015, 10:45:58 am
That makes me cross troupie. Both Woolworths and Coles seem to be removing brands from their shelves.
... and replacing them with own brand / generic items which are, supposedly, just the same, but I simply find them to be cheap and nasty rip off copies.  But I guess they are more profitable for the shops so we will never get rid of them.
Seems to be the trend.  I have been doing battle with Woolworths for about a year, over their removal of 10 k bags of Laucke flour.

Yesterday we removed the netting off 5 Apple trees and pruned them.  Then we chipped the prunings.
Today we start on the Carpet Roses.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 25, 2015, 02:05:04 am
Sounds as though you will be busy Chookie. We did our roses during the last couple of weeks. I only need to give them a scale pill and they should be right. The lovely man next door had scale in a hedge and he has controlled it but not before some escaped to our place. Horrid things.
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Post by: Kimmyh on July 25, 2015, 11:49:11 am
I find most of the removed products pop up at my local IGA.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 25, 2015, 12:43:12 pm
Yes, me too Kimmy. I frequent my IGA more often now adays.

I went out to lunch with my Mum's sisters today. They are all in their high 80‘s. It was a fun experience. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. One is looking quite elderly, but they have all shrunk and now I feel tall near them, the entire 152cm of me. A couple of second cousins were there too, they are both ageing just as I am. The meet every month or so, so hopefully I can go next month too.
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Post by: KristySpiegl on July 26, 2015, 10:48:28 am
I just spent an entirely delightful day exploring Fremantle with the kidlet and DH, poking around in hole in the wall shops and picking up a few gourmet products to spoil ourselves with.
We had pulled pork burgers for lunch, I enjoyed mine but was entirely gratified to be informed that I could make better haha!
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Post by: cookie1 on July 26, 2015, 12:13:42 pm
That does make you feel wonderful Kristy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 26, 2015, 06:05:46 pm
We had GS and DD visit for the weekend.Its rained most of the time and today the temperature only reached 15c :-)) They have now gone home and DH and I are having a quiet evening :D
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Post by: obbie on July 26, 2015, 09:55:23 pm
all ways good to know we can cook better. :)

My DS is 10 today, so both kids 10  for 2 weeks, then DD birthday and she will be 11.

So should be a good day. :D
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Post by: mab19 on July 27, 2015, 12:27:56 am
Happy Birthday to you DS obbie.  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on July 27, 2015, 12:53:17 am
Obbie, they are close together. Bit like having twins.
CC, I'll bet you needed a rest.
Even though it snowed yesterday, we still managed to do a bit of cleaning up in the garden. Hope to finish the front area today.
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Post by: Katj on July 27, 2015, 03:50:21 am
Hope everyone is having a good start to the week.
DS, DIL & GS took DH & myself out for brunch as an early Birthday present.  I had the most scrumptious Corn Fritters on a bed of Avocado, with poached egg, tomato jam and Watercress tendrils.
I went nuts and also had(shared with DH) Coconut Sago Pudding with Raspberries and mango.
Huge serving and oh so delicious!  Cappuccino's to finish off.
It was at Ascot Vale Food Store, just round the corner from main shopping drag in Moonee Ponds, so we pottered around there afterwards.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 27, 2015, 06:02:04 am
It sounds as though there may be a birthday sneaking up there somewhere Katj. The Sago Pudding sounds delicious.
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Post by: troupie on July 27, 2015, 06:24:37 am
Thanks Kimmyh I will try IGA for my rapadura. The walk around Fremantle sounds great Kristy; we don't do things like that much these days as DH cant walk far without pain.
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Post by: Katj on July 27, 2015, 07:18:39 am
Troupie, before I got it at Supermarkets, I got it from Health food stores, don't know how the price compares.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 27, 2015, 09:32:38 am
Katj, glad you enjoyed your Brunch. We have been to that Cafe several times and really enjoyed it.  When we lived in Melb Puckle St. was our shopping centre .
And yes it has been freezing.  We now live an hour north of Melb and had snow on and off yesterday.
We spent some time in the garden today and it was even sunny.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 27, 2015, 01:28:48 pm
Gert, block your eyes. The snow must be exciting Chookie. Does it damage the garden like frost?
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Post by: achookwoman on July 27, 2015, 10:47:23 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on July 27, 2015, 01:28:48 pm
Gert, block your eyes. The snow must be exciting Chookie. Does it damage the garden like frost?
Cookie, we don't get a heavy enough fall to weigh down branches which does a lot of damage.  Mostly the things we can grow are not effected by the snow or frost.  The Kale seems to enjoy it.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 28, 2015, 03:11:38 am
Have just planted 4 Peonies, 12 potato onions and 1 blue Berry bush.
Also, while having morning coffee saw a fox trotting through the orchard. Glad I hadn't let the chooks out. !
Made lovely smokey Egg Plant dip in TMX.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 28, 2015, 06:04:03 am
I had to ask Mr Google what Potato onions were! https://www.google.com.au/search?q=potato+onions&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari
They look interesting.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 28, 2015, 08:27:59 am
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I had to ask Mr Google what Potato onions were! https://www.google.com.au/search?q=potato+onions&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari
They look interesting.

Cookie, I use the tops for garnish. The little bulbs on the top can be planted and grow new onions.  When I have a lot of the top bulbs I stuff them into a chicken with garlic and ginger.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 28, 2015, 09:29:47 am
Quote from: cookie1 on July 28, 2015, 06:04:03 am
I had to ask Mr Google what Potato onions were! https://www.google.com.au/search?q=potato+onions&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari
They look interesting.
I didn't know what they were either Cookie thanks for asking Mr.Google.

It sounds a versatile onion to grow Chookie.
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Post by: KristySpiegl on July 30, 2015, 09:51:50 am
New baby cuddles at the P&C meeting this morning :)
Then I found out what my birthday present is for next week. I don't deal well with surprises so DH gave me a few days warning that we have dinner reservations on Sunday, at Rockpool. Can't wait to check out the Neil Perry steakhouse experience!
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Post by: cookie1 on July 30, 2015, 12:21:13 pm
Wow, you will be able to dress up for Rockpool. Enjoy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 30, 2015, 07:49:17 pm
Enjoy your birthday treat Kristy. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on July 31, 2015, 08:26:56 am
Kristy, how nice.  Glad he didn't spring it on you at the last minute.
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Post by: KristySpiegl on July 31, 2015, 05:00:38 pm
Me too Chookie, I get so anxious.

Mr 7 is disappointed that he isn't invited for dinner so I am planning a little family party on Wednesday night when he gets home from his Dad's.
Smokey BBQ Beef Ribs and Devils Food cake, any excuse!!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 31, 2015, 06:01:11 pm
Yesterday we went into London to look after GS.On our afternoon walk by the Thames we saw this beautiful Lugger (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lugger) motor up the river.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/fe93b8bb68b9bff8461e63f1b9822e82.jpg)
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Post by: achookwoman on July 31, 2015, 10:17:06 pm
CC, what a sight. Looks quite large .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 01, 2015, 07:24:16 am
I love it CC. Thanks. I believe you get very wet when you are on a lugger. The ones in Broome used for pearl diving certainly were like that.
Love the photo.  :-*
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 04, 2015, 09:14:32 am
I've been mia we just spent 8 wonderful days in Singapore, perfectly hot weather and it was a struggle to get back on the plane
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 04, 2015, 09:40:55 am
I bet it was lovely having sun for eight days Suzanne.Not long now until your warm weather returns  :)
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Post by: Katj on August 05, 2015, 01:01:57 pm
DH & I took GD nearly 3 to an indoor play centre. Great for her, but not for Nanna, I rolled my ankle (don't ask). It felt ok and I could walk on it normally till later thisafternoon. Now I can hardly put my foot to the floor .DH went and hired some crutches for me. If no better tomorrow I suppose I will see about an x Ray?
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Post by: cookie1 on August 05, 2015, 01:26:12 pm
Oh Katj, how horrid. Do get it checked out. The friend I mentioned to you that broke his heel, has the plaster off and now 6 weeks in a moon boot. I do hope you are ok.
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 05, 2015, 02:46:26 pm
Oh no katj I hope it isn't too serious xx
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 05, 2015, 06:03:32 pm
Poor you Katj.I hope it's not too serious and you recover quickly.
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Post by: Katiej on August 05, 2015, 10:51:47 pm
Oh no Katj, sounds painful. I think the X-ray might be needed. Take care and hope it's all ok.
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Post by: troupie on August 06, 2015, 06:51:12 am
Don't leave it too long to get the xray done  Katj ; no patchwork shops for you for a while. I hope you are well soon.
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Post by: Katj on August 06, 2015, 07:13:20 am
I haven't been to the Doctors yet. It felt a bit better this morning. I can flex it up and down, but sore going side to side. Gradually getting better as the day goes by, and I have been in the kitchen most of the morning. DH is at the chiropractor, has had a bad back since we got back from Melbourne last week. He never gets so much as a sniffle and with 15 weeks leave accumulated he was told he HAD to some holidays, always the way, take time off and something happens I.e back.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 06, 2015, 09:08:35 am
Good news about the ankle Katj but not so good about your DH's back.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 06, 2015, 12:30:17 pm
Poor DH. I hope he was able to get some help. I'm glad your ankle is showing some improvement.

DH and I went to the dentist today for a check and clean. Fortunately neither of us need any further work. Only our bank account needs a bit of help.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 06, 2015, 03:25:52 pm
I need more than 1 crown. Am on top health cover and out of $1800 quote for 1 crown and $400 health benefit refund --- I am thinking I may just go to Croatia where dentistry is very very cheap and very very good comparably.  We have relatives there who will be able to say yes this dentist is good and this one are good and no these are better. If I can have a holiday at the same time as saving money (ok I may not be able to smile while they take all my teeth out)  I will.
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Post by: obbie on August 06, 2015, 09:37:42 pm
sounds good idea CreamPuff :)
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Post by: Bedlam on August 07, 2015, 12:34:57 am
Sounds like a plan CP.  I sometimes wonder why I bother paying as much for health cover.  You get so little back.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 07, 2015, 02:14:52 am
We are lucky in Cairns to have the School of Dentistry. Free for me and state of the art

All moved in and feet up. Lovely.
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Post by: Katj on August 07, 2015, 02:50:02 am
State of the art teeth also Gert? Lol.
Happy to hear you are all moved in and loving it. Sounds good to me.
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Post by: Katj on August 07, 2015, 02:53:53 am
Ankle pretty good this morning. Probably a 9 out of 10 as far as mobility. Very happy!
DH got manipulated at the Chiro, feels sore but a bit better.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 07, 2015, 05:45:00 am
Phew CP. My mouth is worth a fortune as I have quite a few crowns done over the past years.

Gert the dentist and relaxation both sound perfect.
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Post by: astarra on August 08, 2015, 05:10:40 am
BIL & SIL have taken our girls out for the day, DH has taken my little brother (who is living with us ATM as he has severe depression and by doctor's orders should not be alone) out now, so I have free reign of the house, all cleaned and tidied again, and have started cooking  ;D
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on August 08, 2015, 05:23:25 am
Dancing this morning for youngest miss, soccer for master E, markets for fruit and veg, watching FNQ heat later this evening play. We also have two students staying with us until the end of the year. A full house :)
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Post by: obbie on August 08, 2015, 10:32:41 pm
shopping, kids got Ipads, and clothes for their bdays. party next weekend..

 
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Post by: cookie1 on August 09, 2015, 11:32:57 am
We had the AGM for the car club today. We had a sausage sizzle for lunch. It was very enjoyable with lots of lovely people to chat to.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 09, 2015, 02:33:09 pm
Glad to hear you are all moved in Gretch, hope you find a couple of like minded friends. I'm sure if you haven't you will have the nurses giving you special attention and privileges very very soon. Have you taken TM with you or is it silver service only?
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Post by: gertbysea on August 09, 2015, 11:26:07 pm
CP I ain't ready for the nursing home yet. This is an over 55's independent living village. http://www.oaktreegroup.com.au/cairns-villas.html 

I have my own wee villa and no next door neighbours just yet but will soon.  I am sure they will not  be as nasty as my former.

Yes I have my TMX and will be getting back to reviewing the Cooking for You and Me book soon. Still tweaking the place and phone will be on today hopefully. Had to leave Telstra until last as I knew I would need all my mental strength to deal with them.

Jaxon is settling in very well. My dishwasher not installed yet and is sitting in the middle of my garage so can't get into it yet!

Gert
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Post by: Aussie Brenda on August 09, 2015, 11:40:48 pm
Hello everyone haven't been active on the forum for ages, hope you have a very happy existence in your new home Gert, hope all is well with you Astarra, I have been busy with enjoying life just had a nice weekend with the GK's.   Still cold and wet down here at the bottom of Vic, looking forward to some sunshine one day.
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Post by: judydawn on August 10, 2015, 12:14:41 am
Are you going to take up lawn bowls Gert?  I'm glad to hear Jaxon is happy with the move too. I wonder if there are any other TMX's in the village.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 10, 2015, 01:56:53 am
Hi AB. I have noticed you 'lurking' from time to time. Are you still coming up to Forumfest?  I hope so I'm looking forward to meeting you.

Gert it is all sounding pretty good so far. I'm sure there are like minded folks there. Do they have a pool? I guess so, at least you don't have to clean this one and you will have someone to come and get the snakes out of the pipes.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 10, 2015, 02:59:34 am
I have just ordered a panel blind to replace the dark drape they provided and I am replacing all the blinds with roller blinds the same material as the panel blinds. Life is too short to be cleaning venetians.

There is a pool supposedly solar heated but seems chilly to me. No  to bowls but not totally firm on that.

No snakes so far.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on August 10, 2015, 04:42:19 am
I agree with you Gert and life is too short to be having to wash heavy drapes too as you get older. I did away with mine years ago.
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on August 10, 2015, 05:05:42 am
Congrats on the new home Gert. I've been cooking and washing all day.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 10, 2015, 07:57:32 am
Glad you are all moved and mostly settled in Gert. I sometimes think an over 55 lifestyle place would be grteat but DW doesn't feel the same way.

I wetn to see Dirty Dancing at the Crown Theatre yesterday. I like the theatre and musicals but was not intereseted in this one however DW's step sister really wanted to go so we agreed to go with her and her husband to be social.  The show was average, there are a few scenes that they could have done much better on with props etc or the should have just been left out.

The worst part though was the two 'ladies' that came in late and had the seats next to us. It was bad enough that they were late (but that seams to be almost normal now days) but one of them had drowned herself in porfume and htne they began talking. When aske to please be quite she flatly refused. 

They sang along to the songs, stood up to get a better view and were just plain ignorant. I think they were both somewhat intoxicated (it was a mtaniee performance) and then were abusive becuase we ruined the show for them. She tried telling me that her behavour was perfectly acceptable in London.

I told her sh should go back to London.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 10, 2015, 08:22:25 am
Not nice Dan. I had a bad incident at the Theatre Royal in Adelaide with a child on a lap continually kicking me. I removed the legs away from me and the mother accused me of assaulting her prescious nasty kid. Nearly caused an uproar during the performance,

I received a phone call from Telstra 1/2 hour after the allotted four hours to say that even though I booked 3 weeks in advance and received multiple confirmations by text including 4 1/2 hours before to ensure I would be home that sorry no can do and I am now on a waiting list of maybe a week or more.

I ensured they would be waiving the $250 fee. No wifi which is not nice.

I was not at all surprised. How sad it that for a company that people have such lack of confidence in their ability to actually provide service



Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on August 10, 2015, 09:04:17 am
DD and Gert you have both had experiences that should never have happened. I'm glad you told the women to go back to London Den. I'll bet she didn't get away with it there either.
Gert, Telstra are abhorrent. Sadly we need to stay with them for our mobiles when we travel, and the coverage where we live. Its lousy but other carriers are worse.

Tomorrow is a new day and I hope you both have better experiences then.

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Post by: obbie on August 10, 2015, 09:57:49 pm
I would have told her to go back to London too Den.

Hope telstra get sorted fast Gert.
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Post by: jeninwa on August 12, 2015, 01:03:58 am
DD I'm going to see Dirty Dancing on Sunday with my DD,  I won't tell her what you said about the show till after.  Glad you told those two women to go back where they came from.  Lol
Gert that's very bad service, But typical of Telstra. We would change too cookie but need the coverage.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 12, 2015, 01:13:41 am
They have us over a barrel or phone wire.
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 12, 2015, 02:26:51 am
Ugh speaking of telstra, I seem to be having a problem with my phone line so rang them yesterday they made me do all sorts of things to my phones and cords etc to make sure it definitely wasn't working hello I'm not an idiot when I don't have a dial tone on either of my phones I have a problem plus who would ring them with a pretend issue certainly nobody I know, anyway she says to me thank you for your help because you did what I asked you won't be charged  $120 service fee and we'll send someone out tomorrow
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Post by: cookie1 on August 12, 2015, 03:04:29 am
Wow, tomorrow isn't too bad. Hopefully they will turn up.
I hate it when they say "tell us in a few words what your problem is". I find myself  getting cross with a computer.  :-[ :-[ :P :o :o and even shouting at it.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 12, 2015, 05:26:33 am
Quote from: cookie1 on August 12, 2015, 03:04:29 am
Wow, tomorrow isn't too bad. Hopefully they will turn up.
I hate it when they say "tell us in a few words what your problem is". I find myself  getting cross with a computer.  :-[ :-[ :P :o :o and even shouting at it.

My DD reckons the quikest way to get to talk to a person when the automatic voice asks you to describe why you are calling is to say loudly "Complaint". 

DD is with west net for her landline and internet, she has been very unhappy with their service too. I can't complain about Telstra, they have recently done a review of my services and swithced me to a plan that suits us much better and doubled out data allowance. Then last week I got an email that they were increasing my data allowance by an additional 300gb to recognise our long association with them.
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 12, 2015, 07:33:08 am
Well problem resolved apparently our line was disconnected at the exchange no idea why but at least it's fixed until next time
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Post by: achookwoman on August 12, 2015, 08:44:33 am
Did some cooking and although it has rained on and off all day, I managed to spend 1  1/2 hours in Veggie garden. 9 beds planted up now. 5 to go. Feels  very good to be outside. 
We have eaten nearly all the Kefir and Wasabi dip.  I would encourage anyone who eats a lot of yoghurt to consider Kefir. It has similar health benefits and once you have the kit( about $20) it costs about $1.60 to make 600 Ml.  It is processed at room temperature and once set can be kept in the fridge.
I have posted a Lemon Kefir Ice Cream which is more like a Sorbet. This is the most popular recipe on my Blog. You don't have to have the kit, it just makes life easier.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 12, 2015, 09:32:31 am
From now on I am going to say very loudly 'complaint' to the Telstra computer. Then tell them we would like 300GB too as we have been with them for 45+ years. Only kidding, what we have ( 50GB) is ok for us.
I'm pleased your problem is sorted out Suzanne.

I might keep my eye out for a kefir kit Chookie. Does it taste like yoghurt?
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Post by: gertbysea on August 12, 2015, 10:24:00 am
Telstra came through in the end. All fine. All cudos to the customer service people who managed the move. Not so much the technicians on the ground who stuff  everyone around. Left hand right hand.

I have unlimited Gbytes and they slow me down sometimes but I usually just call and complain saying I Will change providers and they speed it up instantly.

Glad to have my Netflix back as I am up to season 5 with Mad Men.

Nearly had   a crisis last night. Nearly had to call a life line crisis centre. The cold  wine was in the fridge at the bottom of the garage and the car was blocking it one end and a chair blocking the door access at the other.  Had to get dressed to back the car out to access the fridge.  Near panic I was.

This morning at 0900 I bought a new car. The smallest I could tolerate and at least I will be able to slither around it if any future wine O emergencies.

Not complaining about the garage. I knew it was small but not so small that  I had to retract the side mirrors to get into it!


Happy nearly all done now. Life goes on.

I just keep my lovely ladies on the fridge and and soooo grateful for the friendship. They lift me every day.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on August 12, 2015, 10:58:20 am
LOL Gert, a new car so that you can access your wine stocks!  What did you buy and what are you replacing?
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Post by: achookwoman on August 12, 2015, 11:09:16 am
Gert, go girl.  You can make decisions that suit YOU.
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Post by: Katj on August 12, 2015, 11:21:37 am
Lol Gert, expensive wine.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 12, 2015, 11:55:00 am
thats a wine wise decision Gretch
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Post by: cookie1 on August 12, 2015, 12:28:28 pm
You dealt with that crisis well Gert, and more importantly avoided future ones of the same nature. I'm sure you really enjoyed the wine after that little adventure.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 12, 2015, 12:48:31 pm
LMAO Gert. ;D
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Post by: gertbysea on August 12, 2015, 11:04:26 pm
Here is the garage this morning.
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/12/e6dfd2b5999aef569de868f3c1e293f8.jpg)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 13, 2015, 01:09:49 am
It's a little beauty.
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Post by: judydawn on August 13, 2015, 01:24:34 am
That was a quick delivery Gert, looks great.
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Post by: Katj on August 13, 2015, 01:39:12 am
Nice car Gert, DS has one, lovely to drive.
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Post by: Bedlam on August 13, 2015, 02:26:32 am
Omg Gert, glad you could avoid that crisis happening again.
Forever positive, I do love your attitude.
Big hugs X
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 13, 2015, 04:32:25 am
Nice car Gert. Does GNT stant for Gin and Tonic?
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 13, 2015, 05:23:49 am
Quote from: Delightful Den on August 13, 2015, 04:32:25 am
Nice car Gert. Does GNT stant for Gin and Tonic?
A logical and great solution to your problem, Gert.  Love your slant on the number Den
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Post by: gertbysea on August 13, 2015, 06:39:17 am
No that is not the new car it is the old car that barely fits in the garage. It' s a Honda CRV not a tiny Mazda 2 in Smoke Rose!

Gin and Tonic for 2 or Gretchen And Ted for 2.

You can see there is no room to get to the wine fridge which is in front of the car.

Gert
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Post by: judydawn on August 13, 2015, 07:24:50 am
LOL, I actually wondered about that after I replied. You'll have to post a photo when the new car arrives Gert.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 13, 2015, 07:34:26 am
Hopefully next week.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 13, 2015, 08:03:01 am
The joke is certainly on us. Smoke Rose sounds an interesting colour.
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Post by: mab19 on August 13, 2015, 08:14:10 am
Glad to hear that you are all settled in your new home Gert.  Love the solution to the wine fridge. :) :)
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Post by: Katj on August 13, 2015, 08:22:56 am
Went with DD and 3 GC to visit my ex MIL.  Today was her 104th, yes 104th Birthday!
She is in a nursing home, but still amazing, a bit forgetful, asking same questions from time to time, but still reads, plays  a little piano and moves around pretty well .
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Post by: Bedlam on August 13, 2015, 09:07:01 am
104 wow, sounds like she still has quality too. Fantastic.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 13, 2015, 09:10:03 am
My goodness that's an amazing age! I bet she enjoyed your visit. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 13, 2015, 09:17:32 am
Wow Katj, that is truly amazing. I'm sure she enjoyed seeing her great GC.
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Post by: judydawn on August 13, 2015, 09:29:05 am
What a great age exMIL's reached Katj.  We have a 100 + year old who races around on her walker and can read the clock without glasses.  These ladies are amazing.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 13, 2015, 11:59:20 am
They certainly are. There was a lady of 102 at the place Mum went for care awaiting placement. She was lovely. She and Mum had a lovely friendship. They would sit in the foyer and read. ( both were in wheel chairs)  the staff would tell them to go and read somewhere else but this lovely lady would insist that were staying there....and they did. She was very knowledgable and would stand no nonsense.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 13, 2015, 12:08:04 pm
I hope I can last that long.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 14, 2015, 02:29:12 am
If I am healthy and happy I wouldn't mind either.
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Post by: Katj on August 14, 2015, 02:44:39 am
She definately enjoyed our visit, especially the GGC. 4 yo GS was eyeing off great Nans large lolly jar. I told him, 'when you get to be 104, you can pig out on lollies too'. He said, 'really Nanna' and I said yep and you won't even have to share them if you don't want. He thought that was pretty cool.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 14, 2015, 04:29:17 am
Love all the discussion about 104 years.  Feel  like I am heading that way a bit too fast for my liking.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 16, 2015, 09:53:35 am
I'm sitting here watching my footy team play the Dockers. My heart is in my mouth, I hope we win. There has been a lot of hype over here during the week about the match.
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2015, 10:12:51 am
Good luck to your team cookie, it looks as if they're going well at the moment. Both our SA teams had good wins this weekend.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 16, 2015, 10:56:34 am
They sure did Judy. I can sit back and relax now. We won. All over until next week.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2015, 12:52:15 pm
Good for you cookie.
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Post by: mab19 on August 17, 2015, 03:22:00 am
Looking after our two youngest GC, five & seven, so their parents can attend a family funeral.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 17, 2015, 04:50:36 am
Ironing this morning. I might have a read this afternoon as most things are up to date. I have a good book on the go at the moment.
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Post by: troupie on August 17, 2015, 06:01:05 am
Dentist this morning but all was OK thank goodness. Cookie I was buying some ice cream last night to go with our fish and chips when the young girl behind me in the checkout asked if the ice cream was because my team lost. Didn't know about footy results at the time as I don't follow but she told me that's what she was doing (instead of drinking I suppose). I don't usually buy either the ice cream or the junk food but there you are.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 17, 2015, 06:55:23 am
I guess the icecream is a lot better than the drink.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 18, 2015, 07:35:14 pm
Just boring everyday stuff here today,the highlight of the day was grocery shopping. :-)) I did bump into my neighbour at the supermarket and had a catch up with her. :)
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Post by: mab19 on August 19, 2015, 02:43:34 am
Have just planted a couple of native plants in the garden and a few primulas for colour.
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Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2015, 05:34:16 am
I've been in to visit Geoff and Mum as I normally do every day but today was rather special as a friend of Geoff's who lives in California who was visiting family here was there spending some time with  Geoff when I arrived.  They were both wrapped with their time together reminiscing about the days when he was Geoff's apprentice butcher.  Mick has always said Geoff was a great role model for him and he has kept in touch for many years, always making time to visit him in Adelaide.
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Post by: Katj on August 19, 2015, 05:55:29 am
Judy, that is so lovely. For somebody to rake time out of their holiday to visit is a testament to the friendship he feels for Geoff. Definately a feel good moment. We don't get enough of them these days.
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Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2015, 06:01:33 am
Yes Katj, it's lovely that people care enough to brighten someone's day.  It was great for both of them though, he was quite surprised how good Geoff looked.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 19, 2015, 06:17:46 am
Judy that  is sop sweet. Did Geoff  know he was coming or was it a surprise?
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Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2015, 06:29:56 am
I told Geoff a couple of weeks ago and he read Mick's email but I hadn't mentioned it since just in case it didn't happen.  I think he'd forgotten but he certainly hadn't forgotten Mick.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 19, 2015, 09:02:31 am
That's really great Judy.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 19, 2015, 09:04:45 am
That is lovely Judy. A true friend.

I promise I will be fully back soon. Seems I am very social at the minute. Be bored stupid in a week for sure.

Seniors week and a free lunch tomorrow at the Hilton .

Nearly finished getting this new home into shape.

Car not yet arrived.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 19, 2015, 09:19:19 am
What a lovely day for Geoff Judy.As Gert said a true friend.
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Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2015, 09:54:20 am
Gert, good to hear your social life is so busy  - make the most of it. The Hilton, that should be a nice meal.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 19, 2015, 10:22:19 am
The busy social life is pretty rare as is a free lunch . I went last year and it was a buffet style line up roast and not all bad. A roast dinner is what I do miss as it is hard to make it for one successfully so I am looking forward to it.  I will leave before the sweets as last year they were pretty bad by the look of them even though they were pounced upon.  Pity the mayor does not spring for a glass of bubbles. Thank goodness the speeches are kept short and there was music for dancing last year.

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on August 19, 2015, 12:24:53 pm
Enjoy your lunch Gert.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 19, 2015, 11:43:16 pm
Should be a nice lunch with a table full of Red Hatters. Today would have been Ted and My 50th wedding anniversary. Seems a lifetime ago we were married at the registery office in Sydney. Well I guess it was! Life is full of  changes. Quite a journey.

Gert
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 20, 2015, 02:45:38 am
Happy 50th Anniversary Gretch  :) Have a wonderful lunch with all the hatters, I'm sure it will be lots of laughs.
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Post by: mab19 on August 20, 2015, 04:29:54 am

I did some laundry today while the sun is shining and then had my hair cut.

What a lovely day for Geoff and his friend Judy.

Gert, glad to hear that you are settling in nicely.  Enjoy your lunch.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 20, 2015, 07:48:26 am
Happy 50th wedding anniversary Gert. Have a glass of bubbles or three to Ted.

A lady over here was bitten by a snake last weekend and sadly she died. Her husband was saying it would have been their 50th this year. They had a party for their 49th anniversary and called it a just in case party. So beautiful but sad.
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Post by: judydawn on August 20, 2015, 08:09:28 am
What a pity you and Ted didn't make it to your 50th anniversary Gert,  the wonderful milestone that it is.  I hope your Redhatter ladies made sure you enjoyed your day.
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Post by: obbie on August 20, 2015, 09:56:05 pm
Hope you had a great day Gretchen, and a few bubbles  for Ted.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 21, 2015, 08:39:55 am
DD and I flew to Melbourne today. I plan to ring some of the relations tonight and get the visiting sorted so we know when our free time is.
We had a very "hairy" ride from the airport. I think the taxi driver will need new brakes and new indicators very soon, the number of times he used them.  ;D. Perhaps I am not used to that sort of driving.  ;D ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 21, 2015, 10:23:36 am
Have a good time Jean :-*
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Post by: judydawn on August 21, 2015, 11:02:10 am
That ride describes a lot of taxi drivers cookie.  Enjoy Melbourne, glad you made it.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 23, 2015, 11:24:59 am
Continuing to enjoy Melbourne. Went out to Carlton this morning. Hit a few more books stores with DD for the rest of the day. Also watched my footy team win, which was wonderful. 
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 24, 2015, 05:24:17 am
Enjoy Melbourne Cookie. I was lucky enough to score tickets to that game. A friend with business connections got tickets in the Guy McKenna Club, three course meal, drinks and guest speakers while getting to watch the game from prime seats. The trouble is now I want to watch football likethat all the time.  ;D
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Post by: Katj on August 24, 2015, 11:13:38 am
Enjoy the rest of your stay in Melbs Cookie. I love poking around book stores, what a great way to spend a day! Go Eagles!
Last time we went to Melbourne we use Uber to get to and from the Airport. It was a great experience.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 24, 2015, 12:31:34 pm
Grrr trying to defrost my upright freezer!!!! My fault as I have let the ice build up.
Note to myself, I must label better as I have some "guess what it is" in containers ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on August 24, 2015, 12:53:50 pm
Den how lucky can you get? That would have been amazing.
CC  our tiny freezer needs defrosting and I hate doing it. Our normal size one is an automatic defrost.

Went to visit my cousin in Viewbank ( I just went on the train and got off where she told me). Had the most magic time. We basically picked up from where we were last time a couple of years ago.
We got back to the hotel for bubbles and dinner.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 24, 2015, 01:09:56 pm
Cookie isn't that the way with good friends? Look,how we just pick up where we left off at the Forum Fest?

Bubble time is soooooooo important.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 24, 2015, 01:10:54 pm
Den, sadly once in a lifetime but a great memory.

Gert
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Post by: Bedlam on August 24, 2015, 01:15:11 pm
Lucky you Den.
Cookie, enjoy Melbourne.  What a busy year you are having..
Gert, would have been lovely to have had Ted with you but glad you could celebrate with some bubbles.
I'm still a busy bee with my angel baby, he is just beautiful and has read the text book! Well a part from the sleep all night chapter!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 25, 2015, 09:13:02 am
Defrosting of the freezer is done and dusted.Took me most of the day to get all the ice out.All back working now. :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 25, 2015, 10:13:30 am
Bedlam how long will you have the baby? None of mine got the night time sleeping memo either
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Post by: judydawn on August 25, 2015, 11:27:11 am
Do you put a deep baking dish of boiling water on one of the shelves Denise?  I find that helps things along nicely. 
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Post by: Katj on August 25, 2015, 11:45:48 am
A good job to have done CC.
Hair cut and Baby sitting today, not much else.
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Post by: mab19 on August 26, 2015, 12:48:03 am
Laundry and general housework here today.  We are having a party here for GD's 16th at the weekend.

Cleaned and sorted out the pantry yesterday.  Now I can find those things I knew I had but couldn't find. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on August 26, 2015, 08:54:12 am
This morning after quite a sleep in we went down to Alyce Alexandras. Her shop is quite lovely and I saw where we will be having our cooking class. I even got to meet and chat with Alyce. I bought quite a few Herbie's spices from her, including Beetroot powder and tomato powder for pasta.

From there we dropped the goodies off at the hotel, had lunch and went out to the zoo. We wanted to see a couple of new arrivals out there but the Lemurs captured our hearts.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 26, 2015, 08:56:31 am
I just had to put this one in too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 26, 2015, 09:08:51 am
Lovely photos Cookie.How great that you met Alyce too.

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Post by: achookwoman on August 26, 2015, 09:30:32 am
Cookie, you are having a great time. When we go to Melbourne it is usually for medical appointments.
Had 2, one for Rals skin spots and one for my eyes. Both very good. No more injections in the eyes at the moment.
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Post by: judydawn on August 26, 2015, 10:00:56 am
He's gorgeous cookie.  You certainly went mad with Herbie's spices, Alyce would have loved your visit.

Good news Chookie.
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Post by: gertbysea on August 26, 2015, 10:12:10 am
All this talk about sloe berries. I had to buy a bottle of sloe Gin. Haven't opened it yet.

Gert
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Post by: Katj on August 26, 2015, 12:07:19 pm
Lovely pictures Cookie. You really have made the most of your stay in Melbourne.
I fell in love with the Lemurs there also.  The walk thru enclosure really is lovely.
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Post by: Bedlam on August 26, 2015, 01:28:28 pm
Quote from: *suzanne* on August 25, 2015, 10:13:30 am
Bedlam how long will you have the baby? None of mine got the night time sleeping memo either
No idea how long this little one is staying but he is welcome to stay as long as he needs us. 16 weeks old tomorrow.

Cookie, you are looking well.  Can't wait to check out Alyce' shop.
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Post by: *suzanne* on August 26, 2015, 01:42:29 pm
Quote from: Bedlam on August 26, 2015, 01:28:28 pm
Quote from: *suzanne* on August 25, 2015, 10:13:30 am
Bedlam how long will you have the baby? None of mine got the night time sleeping memo either
No idea how long this little one is staying but he is welcome to stay as long as he needs us. 16 weeks old tomorrow.

Cookie, you are looking well.  Can't wait to check out Alyce' shop.
Wow already that went quick xx
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Post by: Jamberie on August 26, 2015, 02:37:46 pm
Bedlam, your little one is the same age as mine. He did get the 'sleep all night memo' but missed a few others including the 'sleep for more than 30 minute intervals during the day memo' and the 'it's ok for other people to hold you memo'!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 26, 2015, 04:41:08 pm
Quote from: Gertbysea on August 26, 2015, 10:12:10 am
All this talk about sloe berries. I had to buy a bottle of sloe Gin. Haven't opened it yet.

Gert
LOL Enjoy it Gert :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on August 27, 2015, 11:14:35 am
Thanks Bedlam.
It was a little damp in Melbourne today so we went out to Chadstone Shopping Centre for the day. We enjoyed ourselves. Mainly walking and looking, but still enjoyable. I did go to Daiso out there and bought a heap of bra bags. They are cheaper than others around. I also bought my mask and boa for Forumfest.
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Post by: judydawn on August 27, 2015, 11:54:42 am
Well done cookie.
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Post by: Katj on August 27, 2015, 12:19:22 pm
Chadstone Shopping centre is huge isn't it Cookie, easy to get lost if you don't make a note of where you come in and wha t level you are on. Have a safe trip home.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 27, 2015, 01:04:54 pm
Thanks Katj. We fly home Saturday.
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Post by: Bedlam on August 27, 2015, 02:13:41 pm
Quote from: Jamberie on August 26, 2015, 02:37:46 pm
Bedlam, your little one is the same age as mine. He did get the 'sleep all night memo' but missed a few others including the 'sleep for more than 30 minute intervals during the day memo' and the 'it's ok for other people to hold you memo'!
I actually found out his birthdate today ( didn't take long!) 8th May.  Enjoy Jam,  many precious moments.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 27, 2015, 10:13:40 pm
Bedlam, I just have to say it again, I think you are wonderful. The little people you look after are just so lucky.
I have been playing around with  Kefir.  It is fab healthy stuff.  Like thin yoghurt. Has lots of good bugs and has the advantage of being processed at room temperature.
I bought a Mad Milly kit to start with, last year.
I tried straining 600 mils through a jelly bag and ended up with whey and 2 tablespoons of a soft cheese. The cheese tastes very much like Philly cheese. I added strawberries to the whey and TMXed it to make a refreshing drink.  The soft cheese can also be used as a substitute for sour cream. The whey can be used to replace buttermilk.
I used the first lot of soft cheese on Nachos as I didn't have any sour cream. Was good.
I think you can make coconut Kefir. 
Just thought some might be interested.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 27, 2015, 11:45:36 pm
Would the whey be good for bread Chookie? 

Today we plan to go to the DFO and then I'm meeting my cousin for the afternoon.

I thought I would show you the view from our room. DD has given me an awesome treat this holiday and spoiled me. We are on the 30th floor here and the view is spectacular. I'm being really spoiled.
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Post by: thermilover on August 28, 2015, 12:54:33 am
View looks beautiful Cookie!! Would love waking up to something like that :)
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Post by: Katj on August 28, 2015, 01:36:59 am
Chookie, The Kefir sounds interesting. My interest in it has been tweaked recently but I haven't done anything about it yet. Is the soft cheese firm enough to roll into balls like Labne? Labne balls are nice rolled in dukkah and put into a salad.
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Post by: Katj on August 28, 2015, 01:48:33 am
DH and I are off to Margaret a River in WA's south west with a group of friends for a 4 day weekend, so I will be out of Wifi range.  Lots of talk to catch up on. Other 3 ladies are all Thermie users.
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Post by: judydawn on August 28, 2015, 02:10:59 am
Have fun Katj.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 28, 2015, 08:57:50 am
Your posting about Kefir has sparked my interest Chookie. :)

A magnificent view Cookie.What a lovely time you are are having in Melbourne. ;)

Enjoy your time in Margaret River Katj.With three other thermie users there will be plenty of chatter ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on August 28, 2015, 09:26:39 am
Kat, Margaret River, how wonderful. Lots of talk also.
Cookie, beautiful view.
The texture of the strained Kefir depends on how long you strain it. The first lot I used to replace sour cream. The second lot I put a chux  inside the jelly bag as an extra liner and I got about 3 tablespoons of cheese . I have read that you can make labne out of it.
Yes, Cookie you could use it in bread but the baking kills the good bugs. 
The cheese makes an excellent base for a dip.
The container I use only holds 600 mils of milk.
CC, I think you could have fun with this.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on August 28, 2015, 04:02:30 pm
There is a City to Surf fun run and our house is not far from the finish line so we will have people drop past for brunch when they finish.  I think DH has invited people over for dinner as well, so have a pile of cookbooks piled on top of each other with the recipes I've picked out. He generally invites everyone he talks to and then tells me he will "do it all". What this entails is basically putting it in the oven  ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 28, 2015, 07:20:54 pm
LOL CP Good luck with the cooking. :)

I planted some Violas in pots this afternoon so we will have a bit of colour during the winter.
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Post by: judydawn on August 28, 2015, 11:52:34 pm
LOL CP, good thing you're into cooking!  I hope DH's remembered how many people he's invited.

Nothing like a bit of colour in the garden in winter Denise.  These days my garden actually looks more colourful in winter than it does at any other time.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 29, 2015, 11:46:57 am
I love violas CC. CP my DH says the same. I often think I would like to sit back and let him do it, but I am never brave enough. Enjoy your cooking.

We flew home today. It was raining when we left Melbourne and raining when we arrived home.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 29, 2015, 12:01:18 pm
After a lovely sunny morning, it snowed. ,!  Out to friends for lunch.  Packing , packing.
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Post by: Katiej on August 29, 2015, 12:42:56 pm
We are in Broken Hill catching up with my Dad and sister, visiting places that remind me of my childhood and eating way too much.
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Post by: judydawn on August 29, 2015, 01:21:18 pm
Have fun Katie.
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 30, 2015, 11:38:56 am
Quote from: CreamPuff63 on August 28, 2015, 04:02:30 pm
There is a City to Surf fun run and our house is not far from the finish line so we will have people drop past for brunch when they finish.  I think DH has invited people over for dinner as well, so have a pile of cookbooks piled on top of each other with the recipes I've picked out. He generally invites everyone he talks to and then tells me he will "do it all". What this entails is basically putting it in the oven  ;)

I should have popped in when I finished. I wouldn't call it a fun run either. I for one did not find it fun this year.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 30, 2015, 12:21:13 pm
Congratulations on finishing it DD. That is quite an achievement.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 30, 2015, 02:52:44 pm
Well done DD. :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 30, 2015, 11:51:37 pm
I take my hat off to anyone who enters a fun run, I couldn't run to the end of the street.  Well done Den.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 31, 2015, 09:32:09 pm
Congratulations DD.
de cluttering. Gardening. Reading legal documents .
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Post by: jeninwa on August 31, 2015, 10:37:08 pm
Congratulations DD
My DH left on his adventure Saturday sailing from Sydney to noumea, they are still in Sydney doing all the last minute things, now I can get excited about my holiday in two weeks when I join them.
I so need a break. It's been a tough few months health wise, new meds have kicked in, which makes life so much better.
My new bathroom is finished, I love it.
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Post by: judydawn on September 01, 2015, 02:05:02 am
Something to look forward to Jenny, in the meantime  I hope the guys have a great trip.
Sorry to hear you've had a bad trot, thank goodness the new medication is working.
Enjoy your new bathroom.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 01, 2015, 02:09:53 am
Jeninwa I'm pleased things are on the up for you. You deserve it. Have fun in Noumea.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 01, 2015, 07:31:10 am
its great that you have a lovely holiday to look forward to Jen, and I'm glad that you are feeling better on new medication.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 01, 2015, 09:31:44 am
Good news that the new medication is working Jenny.Enjoy your holiday :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 01, 2015, 12:56:57 pm
That's god news about your meds Jeninwa. Enjoy your holiday.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 01, 2015, 01:31:28 pm
Glad you have some meds to help Jen and a holiday to look forward to.
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Post by: troupie on September 01, 2015, 02:02:22 pm
Have a wonderful holiday Jen; keep safe and well. Looking forward to catching up sometime.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 03, 2015, 07:13:28 pm
I went and had my haircut and blow-dried today.Afterwards I made my way to the supermarket to do some grocery shopping.DH was busy this afternoon so I walked Chance again.We are both now watching the ODI Cricket between Australia and England on the TV.Exciting stuff :D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 04, 2015, 02:17:24 am
I won't even ask who you cheer for CC.  ;D ;D
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Post by: Katj on September 04, 2015, 02:24:39 am
CC, it's good that you are both interested in watching. C'mon Aussie!
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Post by: mab19 on September 04, 2015, 06:18:13 am
Just home from a girls day out with a friend.  Lots of fun and chat. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 04, 2015, 11:50:51 am
We went for a drive to Busselton to get an icecream. It was a pleasant drive. Nice to get away from the city now and again.
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Post by: jeninwa on September 04, 2015, 03:29:34 pm
Thanks everyone, I'm starting to get a little bit excited about my holiday.
Don't no if I would drive that far for an ice cream cookie, but it's a lovely spot.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 04, 2015, 05:54:11 pm
Lovely photo Cookie.
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Post by: Katj on September 05, 2015, 08:34:39 am
Your holiday sounds wonderful Jen.
Lol Cookie, I'm sure your outing was more about the drive, ice cream a bonus.
We got a call from DD at 9 am to say they needed to get one of their darling dogs put to sleep. She wanted me to come over and sit with the kids while she and SIL took dog to vet. I was still in pj's and cleaning up after making pesto. Quick shower and off I went.  Poor daughter was devastated.  GS 5 tomorrow kind of understood, other 2are too young to understand.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 05, 2015, 08:44:32 am
So sad Katj. Part of the learning  and growing up.  Hard when we outlive our many pets.  Hugs.

Gert
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 05, 2015, 09:48:08 am
A sad day for your DD and family Katj.Sending a big hug to you all. :-*
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Post by: Katj on September 05, 2015, 10:22:54 am
Thanks for your thoughts girls.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 05, 2015, 12:34:08 pm
Katj I feel sad for your DD and family. It is devastating when you have to make that decision. Our vet has big boxes of tissues.
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Post by: judydawn on September 05, 2015, 02:35:00 pm
A sad day for your family Katj, it's a tough call to make.

I had a lovely afternoon with DD2 today, we met for lunch then went to the football for the first time  together.  My first match in many weeks, it was nice to finally be well enough to make it for our last match.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 05, 2015, 04:40:07 pm
So pleased to hear you felt well enough to attend the footy match Judy. :)
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Post by: obbie on September 05, 2015, 11:14:56 pm
sad day Katj, sending big hugs. :)
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Post by: Katj on September 05, 2015, 11:53:20 pm
Thanks to everyone for their kin thoughts.
Judy Port Adelaide played really well, so Zi'm glad you got to see them win. Fremantle played a shocker, I know they rested about 12 players but still a poor show. I think the finals will be very interesting this season. Eagles had a huge win and look really good!
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Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2015, 12:06:41 am
The crowd loved it Katj, especially after so many poor umpiring decisions really fired things up.  Nothing like a bit of a melee to get the best out of the players. It's hard to tip whose going to go on now and finally win the grand final.  Good luck to all those who have a team which made the final 8.
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Post by: mab19 on September 06, 2015, 07:13:33 am
So sorry to hear about your DDs dog.  A sad time for all.

Our GDs dog (which I share :D) had to have her spleen removed during the week as it had a huge growth on it.  We are now waiting for the results and hoping all is ok.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 06, 2015, 12:17:36 pm
I wondered if you had managed to get to the footy Judy. I think it was very wrong for Fremantle and North Melbourne to rest players.
I'm very pleased that Port won. I also loved seeing by team win.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 09, 2015, 08:44:31 pm
This is really exciting! Took rubbish to the tip and cleaned out chook shed, yesterday. Would rather be eating Ice cream with Cookie after a long drive.
Today cooking Corned beef in SC so we can work in garden. 
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Post by: judydawn on September 10, 2015, 02:29:26 am
Are the chooks going with you Chookie?
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Post by: achookwoman on September 10, 2015, 03:08:11 am
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Are the chooks going with you Chookie?
Of course.  They all have names. Named by GC, Fred and Freddy !!   and after a lot of research, 3 named after girls in Star Wars.
There are 4 Alpacas at the new place that we can have if we want.. Don't think so as they have to have their toe nails clipped, wormed and shorn. Been there done that.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 10, 2015, 04:52:22 am
I can't see Ral shearing Alpacas.  ;)
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Post by: mcmich on September 10, 2015, 06:32:05 am
Quote from: achookwoman on September 09, 2015, 08:44:31 pm
This is really exciting! Took rubbish to the tip and cleaned out chook shed, yesterday. Would rather be eating Ice cream with Cookie after a long drive.
Today cooking Corned beef in SC so we can work in garden.

I haven't been on the forum for about 6 weeks and have to catch up. Seems like You are moving Chookie. How exciting.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 10, 2015, 07:15:09 am
Yes Michele, have bought another house near Ballarat.  Still have to sell Cherokee. Will be listed on Internet on the 19 th.
how are you going?
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Post by: judydawn on September 10, 2015, 07:48:37 am
I love alpacas Chookie but just to look at not to do all the other stuff  ;D
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Post by: Katj on September 10, 2015, 08:45:05 am
Had big plans in the kitchen today, then power went off at 10.30 and didn't come back on till 2.30. It was so stormy it was too dark to do most things I like. I have managed big batch of Spag Bol for GK's, some Curried Parsnip Soup and s one quick Oat & Tahini Biscuits.
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Post by: mcmich on September 10, 2015, 08:47:05 am
Oh Chookie, what bought this change on? You have such a beautiful home. Are you down sizing, getting closer to town? Sorry for all the questions, I'm a nosey parker.

DH and I were the same before his brush with cancer - now we don't know what to do - we love where we are but the up keep is pretty big and the space of the house and granny flat is beyond our needs. In theory we should sell but I love our surroundings. Time will tell.
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Post by: mcmich on September 10, 2015, 08:49:02 am
Quote from: Katj on September 10, 2015, 08:45:05 am
Had big plans in the kitchen today, then power went off at 10.30 and didn't come back on till 2.30. It was so stormy it was too dark to do most things I like. I have managed big batch of Spag Bol for GK's, some Curried Parsnip Soup and s one quick Oat & Tahini Biscuits.

You've done all that with the power off - just amazing.
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Post by: judydawn on September 10, 2015, 10:02:25 am
I washed the car today for the first time in goodness knows how long. Luckily the colour of my car doesn't show the dirt. Not a quick 10 minute job like usual, I actually cleaned the rims and used my new vacuum cleaner on the inside too.    Also did a bit more weeding, so many outside jobs to catch up on but I'm getting there.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 10, 2015, 12:33:24 pm
You all put me to shame. I went and had my eyebrows done and picked up some wheat that we feed the wild birds with. Then goofed off. I did make some biscuits, strawberry jam and pumpkin soup. With the thermomix it didn't take long. Fortunately our power stayed on. I even managed a Nanna nap.
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Post by: obbie on September 10, 2015, 09:43:10 pm
love those Nanna Naps Cookie. :D
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Post by: Katiej on September 11, 2015, 12:34:11 am
Not doing much today and I won"t be doing much for the next couple of weeks.  Yesterday I had surgery on my right hand to fix my carpal tunnel issues. Basically I have to not use my right hand now for two weeks. It's really hard and awkward being your main hand down.  I'm lucky i have Richard to look after me.

Bad news I'll need to go back later and have my left hand operated on (as it also has carpal tunnel).  Good news is the operation has a high success rate and my hands should be as good as new afterwards.
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Post by: obbie on September 11, 2015, 02:25:39 am
Katie. One of our friends just had that done 2 weeks ago.
He had great results already.

sending best wishes. :)
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Post by: Katj on September 11, 2015, 07:42:29 am
Wishing your hand a speedy recovery Katie. Lucky you have a good man to look after you.
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Post by: judydawn on September 11, 2015, 08:05:13 am
Poor you Katie, it's hard having time off but not being able to do much.  See you over the weekend.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 11, 2015, 08:42:37 am
Wishing you a speedy recovery Katie  :-* :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on September 11, 2015, 09:43:45 am
Katie I had my first done about 25 years ago and the second about 15 years ago. It is worth every bit of the inconvenience. I didn't really suffer much pain with mine so I hope you are the same.
Enjoy the rest time.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 11, 2015, 10:22:17 am
Best of luck on your recovery Katie. I had one hand done as a precaution after breaking my wrist a few years ago.
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Post by: Katiej on September 11, 2015, 10:34:44 am
Thanks everyone, I am resting but it's hard to do nothing (especially as Richard then has to do everything). I'm really lucky to have him.

I've heard the results of this surgery are great, so it will all be worth it in the end.
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 11, 2015, 12:03:45 pm
Speedy recovery Katie xx
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Post by: cookie1 on September 11, 2015, 12:06:18 pm
Do you have a half cast or anything on it Katie?
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Post by: Katiej on September 11, 2015, 12:11:35 pm
It's just a bandage Cookie. Stays on for 5 days - its a pain as I can't get it wet.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 11, 2015, 02:54:10 pm
Wishing you a speedy recovery, I remember Richard needing you last year. Sit back and enjoy being looked after.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 12, 2015, 04:51:56 am
Take care Katie. I believe holding it up as you have shown in the photo is supposed to help it. Was it done with keyhole surgery? One of mine was and the other not.
I hope Richard's footy team win this weekend. I'm sure all of Australia heard DD and I screaming and shouting for our team last night. We were exhausted at the end of the game. Lucky we weren't there as we would have been thrown out for our noise.  :D :D :D
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Post by: mab19 on September 12, 2015, 05:28:03 am
Wishing you a speedy recovery with your hand Katie.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 12, 2015, 09:46:21 am
We've just popped home for a couple of hours between the church service and the reception of the wedding today. The bride looked extremely beautiful and the groom very dashing. We realised we have known the grooms parents for over 40 years. Time goes ever so quickly.

It's pouring here at the moment. The reception is on a place right on the Swan River so hopefully it doesn't rain too much and we get to enjoy the view.
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Post by: judydawn on September 12, 2015, 11:09:59 am
Your team did really well last night cookie.  I'm barracking for the Crows tonight.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 12, 2015, 08:12:20 pm
Loads of washing!!! With my new washing machine delivered this morning and DH plumbing it in I got stuck into the laundry ;D
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Post by: judydawn on September 12, 2015, 11:56:48 pm
One happy little lady then Denise.  I hope there's not too much ironing in all those loads of washing.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 13, 2015, 01:29:13 am
Sounds like. Fun filled  day Denise!

Gert
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Post by: cookie1 on September 13, 2015, 03:56:08 am
I hope you were able to get all your washing dry Denise. or do you use a dryer?

I was cheering for the crows too Judy. I'm pleased they won.  We had someone at our table at the wedding reception who kept us updated on the score.

Today I don't plan to do too much, last night was a very late night for us so a nanna nap will be on for the afternoon. It was beautiful sitting in the nice warm wedding reception looking out onto the river as it rained. The food was very nice and the bubbles kept coming all night.
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Post by: judydawn on September 13, 2015, 06:37:12 am
Waiting at a roundabout minding my own business when a young chap decided to run up my backside!

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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 13, 2015, 07:09:32 am
Oh no Judy!! I do hope you are okay? Can you drive the car ? It's going to be a nuisance getting it mended.Sending hugs :-*
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Post by: judydawn on September 13, 2015, 07:39:13 am
Yes I'm fine thanks Denise and there 's no problems with driving the car.  It will just need the bumper bar replaced from what I can see of the bodywork.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 13, 2015, 08:03:22 am
Bugger times 10.

Gert
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Post by: *suzanne* on September 13, 2015, 08:12:23 am
I think it's the inconvenience more than anything Judy, glad you weren't hurt though xx
Car troubles here to
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Post by: mab19 on September 13, 2015, 08:25:45 am
So glad you weren't hurt Judy.   Cars can always be replaced, friends can't.  Sending you hugs.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 13, 2015, 09:21:50 am
Quote from: Gertbysea on September 13, 2015, 08:03:22 am
Bugger times 10.

Gert

Ditto here. Was he on his mobile texting? DD had it happen to her several months ago and the girl was texting. I'm pleased you are ok Judy.
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Post by: judydawn on September 13, 2015, 09:31:27 am
Thanks girls.  I suspect he was cookie because the very first thing he wanted to do was text his boss to say he'd be late for work so I think he was already running late at the moment of impact.  It was his gf's car and she lives very close to where I am. Her car is fine, it's an older model and probably has a metal bumper.
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Post by: gertbysea on September 13, 2015, 09:58:54 am
Yesterday I did this.(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/09/13/54a60e4d31bd6e49843ebe5241c8f660.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on September 13, 2015, 10:54:10 am
You wear that reptile beautifully Gert.
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Post by: Katj on September 13, 2015, 11:02:49 am
Judy, what a pain having to go through the getting car fixed procedure. I see people texting and on phones frequently, they are just not getting the message re dangers.
Nice accessory Gert, you are one brave lady!
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Post by: cookie1 on September 13, 2015, 12:10:58 pm
Oh Gert, I admire you. I would have a heart attack being within 6 feet of that critter. You are one brave lady.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 13, 2015, 01:52:27 pm
Glad you are ok Judy. What an inconvenience it will be to get it fixed.

Nice snake Gert.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 13, 2015, 05:23:52 pm
Yikes Gert!!!! Rather you than me.
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Post by: obbie on September 13, 2015, 09:36:38 pm
Hope you get your car fixed fast Judy.

Gert, you are game.
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Post by: jeninwa on September 14, 2015, 01:54:33 am
Nice scarf Gert.
Bugger about your car JD glad that you are ok.
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Post by: mcmich on September 14, 2015, 06:36:57 am
Well that's a jolly nuisance Judy.

Great photo Gert.
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Post by: mab19 on September 14, 2015, 06:44:47 am
You are a brave lady Gert.

We are getting ready to go away for a couple of weeks as soon as the school holidays are over so I booked my car in for a service today and then washed some clothes to freshen them up a bit.

I also had to renew my licence, pay the rates and the registration on the car, so I  hope there is enough left in the bank for the holiday. :)
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Post by: mcmich on September 14, 2015, 07:07:17 am
Quote from: mab19 on September 14, 2015, 06:44:47 am
I also had to renew my licence, pay the rates and the registration on the car, so I  hope there is enough left in the bank for the holiday. :)

I also had to renew my licence today. $174 for 5 years. Apparently you can get a 10 year one now. I enquired and the young girl behind the counter lowered her voice and said sympathetically that I was too old. It's only available for 21-44 year olds.  There is always a sunny side though and since turning 55 this year I qualify for the seniors rate at the gym.
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Post by: jeninwa on September 14, 2015, 07:19:11 am
Finished cleaning the house, packed my suitcase, coffee with a friend, now back at work,
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Post by: cookie1 on September 14, 2015, 07:36:45 am
Jeninwa have a wonderful time.

Mich if you can't pay your license for 10 years there is no hope for me.  ;) ;) ;) ;) I was able to do 5 years though.
Mab, I'm sure you will be able to scrape a little out of the piggy bank for the holiday. :D :D :Where are you off to? We hope to give our baby Avan a test run before the school holidays.
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Post by: Katj on September 14, 2015, 07:37:54 am
DH on holidays for 6 weeks! We are taking the 2 oldest GK's to a farmstay in the beautiful Ferguson Valley. We will be staying Wednesday and Thursday nights. There is a 2 hour farm experience which includes feeding the animals and pony rides. We also have 2 Gnomes with the kids names painted on, ready to set down somewhere in Gnomesville with all the other thousands of gnomes.
We are really looking forward to it!
Most of the packing got done today.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 14, 2015, 07:39:10 am
That's wonderful Katj. Enjoy the farmstay and the 6 weeks of holiday.
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Post by: judydawn on September 14, 2015, 08:21:46 am
Everyone seems to be going on holiday, have a great time guys.

Have spoken to my insurance company, taken the car over to their preferred repairer for a consult, shocked when he said he'd need the car for up to 1.5 weeks as there is internal damage which will become more evident when he removes the bumper when I take it in for repairs next Monday.

Speaking to the owner and her BF this afternoon I found out there is no insurance cover for the poor chap who hit me and he's said he will pay the costs.  Yikes, I think that will be a shock when he finds out what that will be which won't be known until a full examination. 

Will be catching the bus to visit the nursing home and walking to the shops.  Should be interesting, I've never been without a car for that long.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 14, 2015, 08:55:29 am
Have wonderful holidays girls. :-*

Blimey Judy that's quite a long time for your car to be in for repairs.
I hope the young man who hit you has learned his lesson driving without insurance.
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Post by: judydawn on September 14, 2015, 09:31:08 am
When something hits you in the back pocket Denise, I think you learn pretty quickly!
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Post by: mab19 on September 14, 2015, 10:05:42 am
Quote from: mcmich on September 14, 2015, 07:07:17 am
Quote from: mab19 on September 14, 2015, 06:44:47 am
I also had to renew my licence, pay the rates and the registration on the car, so I  hope there is enough left in the bank for the holiday. :)

I also had to renew my licence today. $174 for 5 years. Apparently you can get a 10 year one now. I enquired and the young girl behind the counter lowered her voice and said sympathetically that I was too old. It's only available for 21-44 year olds.  There is always a sunny side though and since turning 55 this year I qualify for the seniors rate at the gym.

McMich, I'm into my 70s now and I was able to get a 10 year licence.  I live in Victoria so maybe our rules are different to yours.
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Post by: mab19 on September 14, 2015, 10:09:22 am
Quote from: cookie1 on September 14, 2015, 07:36:45 am

Mab, I'm sure you will be able to scrape a little out of the piggy bank for the holiday. :D :D :Where are you off to? We hope to give our baby Avan a test run before the school holidays.

Cookie we will be going up near Ulladulla for a few days and then back to Narooma.

Jeninwa and Katj, I hope you both have an enjoyable holiday.
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Post by: mcmich on September 14, 2015, 10:14:38 am
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Quote from: mcmich on September 14, 2015, 07:07:17 am
Quote from: mab19 on September 14, 2015, 06:44:47 am
I also had to renew my licence, pay the rates and the registration on the car, so I  hope there is enough left in the bank for the holiday. :)

I also had to renew my licence today. $174 for 5 years. Apparently you can get a 10 year one now. I enquired and the young girl behind the counter lowered her voice and said sympathetically that I was too old. It's only available for 21-44 year olds.  There is always a sunny side though and since turning 55 this year I qualify for the seniors rate at the gym.

McMich, I'm into my 70s now and I was able to get a 10 year licence.  I live in Victoria so maybe our rules are different to yours.

Must have a variance in age through the states. Victorian drivers must have a better record than New South Welshman.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 14, 2015, 12:12:49 pm
Gosh Judy, that is no good re the length of time to fix the car. It seems very silly the lass not having insurance on her car. They take a big risk.

Your holiday sounds lovely mab. Enjoy it.
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Post by: obbie on September 14, 2015, 09:53:37 pm
Holidays sound good.

 :)
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 15, 2015, 02:03:15 am
Judy that is a long time to be without a car.   :(

I've been off work for a couple of weeks and have a few more to go. So I traveled to Perth last night to go for a swim in the river this morning with Shelly Taylor-Smith and her Open water Tuesday group. It was a bit cold and the water was murky in the morning light. Grabbed a few jellyfish. I really hate that.

Enjoy your holidays Jeninwa, Katj and Mab19.
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Post by: judydawn on September 15, 2015, 02:42:49 am
Yes I guess it will be Den, it's going to be interesting to see how I cope. 
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Post by: cookie1 on September 15, 2015, 03:37:27 am
DD I hope you aren't ill or injured. I'm sure swimming with Shelley Taylor-Smith would have made the swim that much more fun. The river has horrid jelly fish in it. They feel so ghastly when you come in contact with them. I remember at Teachers' College swimming with them at the Claremont Baths and prawning at Como. Horrible creatures.
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Post by: Katj on September 15, 2015, 06:45:45 am
I blame jellyfish for my sadly lacking swimming skills. When we were kids our Ed.Dept lessons were in the river and I hated it because of jellyfish, I found every excuse not to go in the water.
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Post by: Katiej on September 15, 2015, 08:22:39 am
Day 5 of my two weeks doing nothing after my carpal tunnel surgery. Very bored as I can't do anything.

I had a nice visit this afternoon from Judy, so that brightened my day.
Waiting for Richard to get home from work, so he can help me have a shower and wash my hair.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 16, 2015, 01:44:16 am
Oh Katie I feel for you. It's a jolly nuisance.
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2015, 02:31:24 am
It was nice to see Katie relaxing yesterday and not feel guilty that I was holding her up from her cooking.  That girl loves to be in the kitchen ;D
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Post by: mab19 on September 16, 2015, 05:36:11 am
I took the car into the garage to be serviced, then did a bit of shopping at the supermarket.  Some cooking this afternoon.
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Post by: mcmich on September 16, 2015, 09:52:11 am
I've been struck with spring cleaning fever. I am doing deep cleaning and decluttering. Kind of embarrassing really. I went through my recipe folder and I got rid of recipes that I scanned and printed and then passed the books onto forum members. I really did think I would cook those recipes. Taking a stack of magazines into work as well. I must have been determined at one stage to make corn and zucchini muffins as there were 5 recipes for them.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 16, 2015, 09:54:23 am
Mich you are so good. I had a coffee with Kezza this morning. It was lovely. Sadly she had to duck back to work.
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2015, 09:58:57 am
I do that Michele, my second microwave is full of 'recipes to do' and often there is more than 1 copy there.
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Post by: mcmich on September 16, 2015, 10:03:45 am
Judy, what is with that? I had 9 recipes for various zucchini/vegetable/noodle/pasta bakes as well.
I obviously need help. Natural therapies have their place - I need prescription drugs.
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2015, 10:28:50 am
I'm sure we're not alone Michele but it doesn't matter - it's an addiction which isn't going to harm anyone.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 16, 2015, 01:14:57 pm
You are not alone. I think it just means that you like the sound of that particular type of food, therefore keep heaps of recipes for it. That's my excuse anyway.  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on September 17, 2015, 12:22:59 am
I'm another one with piles of paper with recipes from magazines or something I have seen on the internet and typed out.  Some I have tried and other I haven't.
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Post by: Bedlam on September 17, 2015, 01:40:06 am
Same same Mich.  One day I will sort all my pieces of paper recipes. I love my handwritten recipes on a piece of paper, silly but they are dear to me.  Some of the writers have passed.  I think I need to scan them but really it's not the same.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 17, 2015, 03:19:25 am
Quote from: Bedlam on September 17, 2015, 01:40:06 am
Same same Mich.  One day I will sort all my pieces of paper recipes. I love my handwritten recipes on a piece of paper, silly but they are dear to me.  Some of the writers have passed.  I think I need to scan them but really it's not the same.


I love coming across recipes in Mum's writing or a very dear Aunt. I found a couple of Mums the other day when I was looking for a recipe for Tenina. It was emotive.
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Post by: Katj on September 18, 2015, 07:28:42 am
We (DH, myself and 2 GK's 5 and nearly 3) just got back from the Farm Stay. We left Wednesday morning and dropped them home at noon today. So tired! little darling were up at 5 each morning raring to go!
We really enjoyed the experience and the kids absolutely had a wonderful time. It was the Ferguson Valley Farmstay . I would highly recommend it to anyone ( if you live in WA). The chalets overlooked beautiful rolling green hills with cows and we could see all the way to Bunbury & the ocean. Very pretty at night with the lights in Bunbury on.
The hosts were lovely people and they made the animal feeding & tractor & pony rides so memorable for the GK's. The resident kitty even slept on our bed. Just like ours does at home.
Cubby, trampoline, playground & tennis court all for the use. Was fab!
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Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2015, 08:47:28 am
Sounds like you all had fun Katj, sleep well tonight!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 18, 2015, 10:14:53 am
Wow sounds as though you all had a wonderful time Katj.Our GS us an early riser too ;) ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 18, 2015, 11:43:01 am
It sounds perfect for the GC Katj. They will probably be talking about it for ages.
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Post by: obbie on September 19, 2015, 07:55:08 am
sounds great Katj, I took my kids horse riding, they loved it..
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Post by: cookie1 on September 19, 2015, 12:06:28 pm
I went shopping and for a coffee with DD this morning and this afternoon we had lovely surprise visitors.
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Post by: judydawn on September 19, 2015, 12:39:34 pm
My SIL was over from Melbourne so I've been out for tea with him and his family tonight.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 19, 2015, 03:22:09 pm
It's sounds as though you both had a great  Saturday Judy and Cookie.
I've been planting bulbs.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 20, 2015, 11:35:10 am
What sort of bulbs did you plant CC?

We drove up to Northam today for a friends 80th. It was lovely. We didn't know a lot of people there but found his family and others from Northam so very friendly. Must be country hospitality. A lovely day. Some rather tasty food too. Although I wasn't sure about the Mars Bar cooked in Puff Pastry.  :-)) :-))
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Post by: Katj on September 20, 2015, 11:43:43 am
We went yo visit a dear friend who has been very ill, he is slowly coming good, but still has a nurse coming in every day to set up an IV line for medication.
On the way home we stopped at DD's. I had brought all the muddy Farm stay clothes home to my place to wash, so they were ready to drop back to her place.
A beautiful sunny day here in Perth.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 20, 2015, 01:10:14 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on September 20, 2015, 11:35:10 am
What sort of bulbs did you plant CC?

We drove up to Northam today for a friends 80th. It was lovely. We didn't know a lot of people there but found his family and others from Northam so very friendly. Must be country hospitality. A lovely day. Some rather tasty food too. Although I wasn't sure about the Mars Bar cooked in Puff Pastry.  :-)) :-))

I panted Orange Tulips called Princess Irene and three different varieties of Narcissus Cookie.The Narcissus are called Tete a Tete,Canaliculatus and Itzim.They all look pretty on the packets ;D
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Post by: judydawn on September 20, 2015, 01:46:27 pm
Your garden will look very colourful in spring Denise.

There's nothing like a country get together cookie, they're great cooks.

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Post by: cookie1 on September 20, 2015, 02:28:17 pm
It sounds very pretty CC.
Katj that was very nice of you to wash all the 'farm' clothes.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 20, 2015, 07:08:54 pm
Thanks girls.I thought our garden needed a bit more colour next spring. :)
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Post by: Itsnotartitsdinner on September 22, 2015, 02:57:54 am
In bed for last two days. Influenza type A :( It's horrid!
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Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2015, 04:21:34 am
Sorry to hear that INAID.  My SIL had that, along with pneumonia and she was really ill for a couple of months. She is still having blood tests and chest x-rays but is doing really well now. It must be hard when you have a young family though.  There is no quick remedy so do what your doctor says and accept any help offered. 
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Post by: cookie1 on September 22, 2015, 04:44:40 am
Poor you. I met up with a lovely man on Sunday who has had the flu for some time. They keep putting off his chemo because of it and he is getting quite stressed as he wants the chemo to be fully effective and not delayed.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 22, 2015, 05:20:34 am
Today I cleaned out 1 freezer. Threw out any thing that didn't have a lable. 
It has been snowing and hailing as well as sunshine. True Spring weather.
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Post by: mcmich on September 22, 2015, 07:41:03 am
How many freezers do you have Chookie?

I haven't had the upright freezer in the garage on since the storms here in April. We got our winter electricity bill last week and there is no difference - little disappointed really - maybe we used extra in heating?
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Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2015, 08:38:54 am
I've achieved what I set out to do today, ie bring my back garden up to scratch.  I've had a couple of previous sessions out there and today after the final 2 hours of weeding, the green  bin is bursting at the seams, there are no more weeds but I do have a couple of small trees that I'm going to remove at a later date after I get around to tidying up the front garden.  One is dead and the other, a bottle brush is the only thing now which makes too big a mess on the artificial lawn.  It's quite a big lawn to blow, it took me 1.5 hrs to blow the lawn, under the pergola, the garage and driveway.  One very happy but pooped little old lady.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 22, 2015, 09:10:02 am
Quote from: mcmich on September 22, 2015, 07:41:03 am
How many freezers do you have Chookie?

I haven't had the upright freezer in the garage on since the storms here in April. We got our winter electricity bill last week and there is no difference - little disappointed really - maybe we used extra in heating?
4 freezers now, did have 6 so doing well. Now 2 uprights, 1 on fridge and a large bench one. I am trying to empty the large bench one before we move. The kids call this one Jurassic park.
The interesting thing is that since I have stopped buying meat, I am only spending $30 a week at the grocers. I am also trying to use up lots of tins and am down to about 12 jars of jam. 
Judy, that is a terrific effort.  You will sleep well tonight.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 22, 2015, 09:51:19 am
Take care of yourself INAID.As Judy said take all the help you can get :-*

I had a giggle at the reference to your freezer being called "Jurrasic Park" Chookie ;D Great going on the freezer clear out.

You must be so pleased you have licked your garden into shape Judy.No wonder you are tried after all that work!!
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Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2015, 11:08:19 am
That freezer of Chookies is the biggest I've ever seen in a home.  Good luck with emptying it Chookie, it would take me a lifetime.  Good idea to run everything down in prepararion for your move.

Yes I'm very pleased wirh myself tonight Denise, I was considering hiring a gardener but there's much  more satisfaction in doing it yourself.  I'm sure I'll sleep well tonight Chookie.
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Post by: Katj on September 22, 2015, 11:13:51 am
Judy, Well done on the gardening, we are going to tackle ours tomorrow. Hope you're not too stiff in the morning.
Nice clean up of freezer Chookie, any clean out is a good clean out.
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Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2015, 11:14:49 am
So do I Katj !
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Post by: cookie1 on September 22, 2015, 12:38:48 pm
I'm exhausted on everyone else's behalf.  ;D ;D
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Post by: mcmich on September 23, 2015, 07:32:56 am
Hope you are on the mend soon INAID.

Great effort Judy - it is very satisfying working in the garden. It will be lovely to sit outside and enjoy the warm weather admiring the garden.

Wow Chookie, doing well. It will be lovely to have fresh start in the kitchen in your new home.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 23, 2015, 11:36:44 am
Sounds like a big effort Judy. I do not enjoy gardening.

Yesterday I went for a swim in the swan river with Shelly Taylor-Smiths Open water group. Then I took my kayak out for a paddle for the first time in many months. Finally in the afternoon I went for a bike ride with a young mentally disabled young man who enjoys cycling but has lost his mojo and hasn't been riding for a year.

Today I went to DW's school to fix a couple of adult tricycles that the kids ride. The gardener had put them together without much success. The pedals kept falling off and the brakes didn't work, they also rattled a lot from loose parts.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 23, 2015, 12:19:15 pm
Good on you DD.
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Post by: judydawn on September 23, 2015, 12:33:26 pm
You may not enjoy gardening Den but you do a lot of things I wouldn't be able to do and I bet you don't ache all over after any of them  ;D
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Post by: Katj on September 23, 2015, 12:45:11 pm
Good to keep busy DD. good on you.
I had lots of odd jobs today. Grocery shopping, I managed to talk DH out of joining me. I get it done much quicker on my own.
I renewed my Drivers Licence, and while in that area went to good Guys to buy new hair clippers for DH. (I cut his hair).
I had a 40 per cent discount coupon for Spotlight, so bought GD a Mermaid Costume for either Birthday or Xmas, haven't decided yet.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 23, 2015, 01:08:14 pm
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You may not enjoy gardening Den but you do a lot of things I wouldn't be able to do and I bet you don't ache all over after any of them  ;D

Oh but I do ache all over Judy. My legs and back ache from paddling at  the moment and my legs almost always ache from training. Its all part of getting older  ;)
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Post by: meganjane on September 24, 2015, 12:01:14 pm
DD, you're obviously back in the city, then!

I haven't been on here for a while, just so busy. I made jelly cakes today and looked after grandson no 1 who's nearly 18 months old and into everything. I think he's going to be a cook as he has to be right there when I'm doing anything in the kitchen. I made real jelly for the jelly cakes, using my own recipe. I'm still working on it, so will post on my blog when I have it absolutely perfect. I put cream in them and froze them as one of the ladies in our town does this and they defrost perfectly.



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Post by: mcmich on September 24, 2015, 12:57:08 pm
You're are very generous with your time DD.

Nice to hear from you MJ - I was just thinking about you a few days ago.
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Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2015, 09:15:01 am
Had a nice lunch and catchup with Katie, she picked me up at the nursing home and said hello to Geoff and Mum then dropped me home afterwards. 1/2 an hour later the crash repair place rang to say my car was ready.  We'd had lunch not far from their premises!

Some of you will know that I love pens as a gift, they gave me 2 when I collected the car and when I showed my delight, they gave me 2 more!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 25, 2015, 09:18:31 am
It sounds you had a lovely day Judy.And what a bonus getting four free pens :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 25, 2015, 10:06:55 am
You must be pleased to have your car back Judy. Plus you got bonus pens.  ;D
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Post by: Katj on September 25, 2015, 11:03:13 am
Got lots of odd jobs done today, including giving DH a haircut.
Settled on couch now to watch the Football. Hoping Freo Dockers win but not feeling confident. I'm more certain for an Eagles win tomorrow!
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Post by: cookie1 on September 26, 2015, 10:18:40 am
We watched the Freo match last night. We were disappointed. Tonight is the BIG MATCH for us. Go West Coast.
DD and I went to the Royal Show today. I'm exhausted.
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Post by: mcmich on September 26, 2015, 10:39:40 am
I just had the best day at Lake Macquarie Live Smart Fest. There was a smallish version of the farmers markets and Emma Dean (2013 winner of master chef) did 3 demos. She is delightful and the things she cooked were delicious.
So much so I made her strawberry crepes for dessert tonight.
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Post by: troupie on September 26, 2015, 01:44:12 pm
I had my sewing day today and got a couple of hems taken up (well pinned anyway) while I had someone to help and did a bit of cutting out before it was time to go home again. Then had a nanna nap.
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Post by: Katj on September 26, 2015, 01:48:33 pm
Sounds as thougheveryone's had an enjoyable day.
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Post by: mcmich on September 27, 2015, 08:40:31 am
DH and I are just back from a varoma demo. It was really good. DH loved all the food bar the green smoothie. It's amazing really, DH loves going to the demos but has never used the thermomix. I've come home all inspired to to make better use of the varoma. Off to look at the thread and the varoma challenge we did quite a while back.
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Post by: obbie on September 27, 2015, 09:43:43 pm
juiced lots of limes for the freezer.  :)
now to makle lemon and lime recipes..
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Post by: jeninwa on September 28, 2015, 02:35:54 am
Sitting at the airport in noumea waiting for my flight to Sydney, hard saying goodbye to DH. All going well he will be sailing into Brisbane in just over a week. Had a fantastic holiday, everything is still rocking lol. No news in two weeks. Lot to catching up to do.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 28, 2015, 03:15:24 am
Travel safely Jeninwa. Give me a call if you are interested in a coffee.
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Post by: mcmich on September 28, 2015, 06:46:36 am
Safe journey home Jen and hope you get your land legs back quickly.
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Post by: judydawn on September 28, 2015, 07:39:01 am
Glad to hear you enjoyed yourself Jenny, now home for a rest. 
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Post by: jeninwa on September 28, 2015, 07:41:25 am
I'm always up for a coffee cookie, I'll be in contact. Worst qantas flight ever, we were packed in like sardines, couldn't even recline my seat, very small plane and it was an international flight. Now waiting for my next flight.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 28, 2015, 09:03:29 am
Lovely to have you back Jenny.
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Post by: Katiej on September 28, 2015, 09:30:19 am
Welcome back Jen, glad you had a lovely holiday.

My first day back at work today, feeling tired as I had gotten used to doing nothing! My hand is sore now, but ok. Got some lovely flowers from one of the girls from work, which brightened my day.
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Post by: judydawn on September 28, 2015, 09:45:41 am
Day 1 was always going to be difficult Katie but hopefully you didn't overdo it today and each day your hand will become a little stronger.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 28, 2015, 02:09:21 pm
So true Judy.
I hope your flight to Perth was better Jenny.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on September 28, 2015, 03:20:26 pm
Am I imagining it or is the new plane etiquette in cattle class to not recline  your seat at all to keep everyone happy? I got on a flight at 1:30am and after not having any sleep at all in the process of getting to the airport and boarding I was not allowed to recline my seat even though I did not want a meal and just wanted to go to sleep. The person behind me was up in arms that I did so and I was not allowed to recline my seat to try and get some sleep until she tapped me on the shoulder and said OK. I think that is wrong.  Why give people a reclinable seat if they are not entitled to roll it back whenever they want? (I'm also saying at this point that I don't recline at all except on a night flight)
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2015, 12:47:51 am
I totally agree CP. 
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Post by: mab19 on September 29, 2015, 02:46:24 am
Welcome home Jeninwa, I'm glad you had a lovely holiday.

Katiej, take care with your hand and don't overdo things.

I had a quick trip to the supermarket early this morning as DD and children are coming for lunch.  Only bought a few things and I couldn't believe what it cost.  Why is everything so dear these days. >:(
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Post by: obbie on September 29, 2015, 04:31:37 am
Mab, I went to IGA for a few things today $110 later :-\
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Post by: cookie1 on September 29, 2015, 07:11:07 am
CP I'm like you in that I rarely recline my seat. I don't fly late at night either or I would need too.
I must admit I have had people in front of me recline so far back that I can almost touch their head. They get a few swift kicks in the tail, with a polite request to sit up a little.
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Post by: Katj on September 29, 2015, 08:57:25 am
I have been Babysitting youngest GS 13 months. DD took oldest two GK's to a gymnastics programme. While he slept I managed to hang out washing and pack a box of glassware, they are moving on Thursday. We have all heard of the expression Organised chaos, try dis-organised chaos.
DH and I will have them all Thursday while the move takes place.
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Post by: jeninwa on September 29, 2015, 09:33:48 am
Yesterday was the first flight ever that I haven't been able to recline my seat ( cause the seat  wasn't make to recline) . Most times during meals you are asked to put your seat up, but night flights that I have been on they don't seem to worry. last night during the announcement they asked that people didn't sleep on the floor, gave me a chuckle. Nice and roomy flight back to Perth with plenty of leg room.
I've had a very lazy day, I should have gone to the shops but couldn't find the energy, fridge is very empty. But I'm only cooking for me for the next couple of weeks. First time ever.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 29, 2015, 11:44:02 am
I'm glad this flight was much better Jeninwa. Were you tempted to sleep on the floor?  They actually said the same on the way home from Melbourne. Perhaps people are beginning to do it.  :D ;D
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Post by: mcmich on September 29, 2015, 08:19:46 pm
Went to Sydney yesterday to spend the day with DS. Great day, forgot how busy Sydney gets.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 01, 2015, 03:54:35 am
That would have been  lovely Mich.

A little bit of excitement for us. Our car club has requested that anyone who wouldn't mind their 1930's car being used for a documentary in a couple of weeks to let them know. Many of our members don't like to do this as their cars are pristine. Ours isn't so would be fine. They have told us that an actress will be driving it!!! This is really funny as they are not easy vehicles to drive at all. Lots of levers and double de-clutching. Also the accelerator is in the middle and isn't really a pedal, more like a stick thing. It could be funny.
We have just received an email to say they will be ringing us today to see if our car is suitable. At the moment many of our members are in their old cars driving from Perth to Ayers Rock directly. They will then go on to Alice Springs and up to Coober Pedy before coming home.
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Post by: judydawn on October 01, 2015, 06:16:02 am
It will indeed be a laugh cookie, perhaps she is just going to sit in it and the surrounding area will whizz by.  They can do clever things these days to fool us. I hope they find your car suitable and that they pay you well for using it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 01, 2015, 08:39:06 am
Very exciting new Cookie.I wonder who the actress will be :)
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Post by: cookie1 on October 01, 2015, 09:03:20 am
The lady concerned rang earlier and said our car is suitable, but the director has the final say. I don't think it is a very big budget show. It is about a German man who said he discovered flight before the Wright Brothers. The same company make the TV show "Who do you Think you are?" 
Judy we decided that if our car is chosen we will donate the hire money to research at the Children's Hospital here.
It will be exciting to see if it goes ahead. DH told them he could teach the actress to drive the car but she would need to practise.
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Post by: judydawn on October 01, 2015, 09:59:42 am
You're halfway there then cookie, fingers crossed that the Director agrees.

What a lovely gesture that would be to donate to research.
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Post by: Bedlam on October 01, 2015, 11:07:48 am
How exciting Cookie, look forward to hearing more.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 01, 2015, 12:50:22 pm
We got the ok this afternoon. It is certainly exciting. It is to be filmed on Sunday 11th this month. DH said it felt really good when he told them that he wanted the hire money to go to Princess Margaret Research Foundation. ( the children's hospital research section).
He fully we will be able to take a couple of photos.
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Post by: judydawn on October 01, 2015, 01:12:56 pm
How exciting cookie, you don't have to wait long either.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 01, 2015, 03:04:37 pm
What great news Cookie and what a lovely gesture to donate the money to one of your charities.I look forward to any photo ;)
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Post by: obbie on October 01, 2015, 09:38:57 pm
great news cookie :)
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Post by: astarra on October 01, 2015, 10:32:03 pm
That sounds great, Cookie. Such a kindhearted couple you are too.  :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on October 02, 2015, 01:42:52 am
Even before the Model A goes out we are having some excitement here. Even TM 31 is getting in on the fun!!!
DD didn't wear her uniform shirt to work today, she wore her Eagles shirt. She didn't take another one so she will have to be sent home to change!  Tactics already. 

Thanks for your kind words re the car donation money. We felt it was the least we could do.
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Post by: Katj on October 02, 2015, 06:02:00 am
Exciting news Cookie! I'm sure your old car will behave herself, and a lovely gesture donating hire money to PMH.
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Post by: judydawn on October 02, 2015, 06:07:02 am
LOL cookie, I read your post before the photo was added and couldn't work out how the TMX was getting involved. It's clear now.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 02, 2015, 06:26:39 am
Sorry Judy. I write the post then add the photo with Tapatalk. I bought some blue and yellow flowers this morning, I will have to share a photo.
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Post by: Katj on October 02, 2015, 08:54:21 am
Not doing much today, we had youngest 2 GK's  from early morning till bedtime yesterday. DH and I were exhausted today. We walked this morning and not much else apart from a little shopping.
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Post by: mcmich on October 02, 2015, 09:36:46 am
Very pretty flowers Cookie.

We finally got the work done from the storm damage in April, 3 weeks ago. The workmanship was fairly ordinary. Today the boss came out to review it. The tradie broke 2 pot plants in the process.
I think all is good. Boss offered to fix the poor workmanship and give us a $100 Bunning's card to replace the the pots and plants. He said he would drop it off this afternoon. It's 1830hrs and no sign of him. Not a big deal but I don't think business's care about service and quality anymore.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 02, 2015, 12:02:43 pm
That's dreadful Mich. A dear friend was telling me today that some tenants they have in a unit have been threatening them. She said it's very frightening.

Katj I can understand how exhausted you both must have felt.
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Post by: troupie on October 02, 2015, 01:29:37 pm
What fun Cookie having your beautiful car in a film; hope we get to see it. I always disliked having to double de-clutch in the old land rovers we had when we fist got married. Have an automatic car now thank goodness. Well done donating the money. We had a guest speaker from the PMHF come to our sewing guild a few weeks ago and they sure need the money.

Took 11yr old GD to Wireless Hill today and met up with her other Nanna and others. Had a good day but exhausted now.
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Post by: droverjess on October 02, 2015, 02:13:41 pm
Well after almost 4 months on the road, driving the support vehicle, I hardly know where to start at home.. So laundry today as it's still warm enough just to dry washing outdoors,  plus posted two painted postcards for the Hospice appeal, and sorted paperwork ready for a lot of admin next week.
Also booked tickets to see Rod Stewart in concert next summer as we have been to a few events which are on DH's bucket list.
We are about to have a run of visitors from Friday and I will have to get back into cooking mode, it may come as shock! I've also booked myself on a one day bread course in Gloucester, in January as it was a good price and I always learn something new as well as meeting new people. I wanted something to look forward to, and just hope we don't get lots of snow because of El Nino!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 02, 2015, 08:32:13 pm
It must be good to be back home DJ even though life is still busy for you. :)
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Post by: mcmich on October 02, 2015, 11:55:36 pm
Hello DJ. Must be nice to be home. You're always so busy.
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Post by: judydawn on October 03, 2015, 12:59:53 am
It must be great to be back home DJ and there would be plenty of jobs needing your attention after all that time away.  How has your garden survived?
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on October 03, 2015, 08:16:32 am
cookie that is such exciting news about your car becoming famous! I don't care what film it is, I'm going to watch it.
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Post by: mcmich on October 03, 2015, 09:22:09 am
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cookie that is such exciting news about your car becoming famous! I don't care what film it is, I'm going to watch it.

Me too  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on October 03, 2015, 12:12:41 pm
Thank you. I think it will be on TV. The same people do "Who do you think you are?"
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Post by: judydawn on October 03, 2015, 12:22:10 pm
Perhaps ask them to let you know when it will be shown cookie then you can let us know.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 03, 2015, 01:46:51 pm
We will for sure Judy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 03, 2015, 07:24:23 pm
I cleaned GS highchair and travelcot that we bought when he was a baby. They are now on eBay forsale. Not sure if they will sell,if not they will be donated to a charity shop.
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 04, 2015, 04:08:15 am
Cc that was the saddest day ever for me when all the baby stuff left the house  
I have been organising my linen cupboards over 2 days after seeing the most amazing tip ever you put the sheets and quilt covers in their matching pillow cases so easy and so tidy, I do love pinterest
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Post by: cookie1 on October 04, 2015, 06:34:19 am
That would make it easy to work with Suzanne.
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Post by: obbie on October 04, 2015, 07:16:27 am
great idea Suzanne.
Today cooking soup. :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 04, 2015, 08:50:19 am
Quote from: *suzanne* on October 04, 2015, 04:08:15 am
Cc that was the saddest day ever for me when all the baby stuff left the house  
It is sad Suzanne.On the plus side DH has made GS a special chair so he can sit at the table like a " big boy"  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 04, 2015, 09:00:58 am
CC your dh is very talented, lucky gs

Here's what my linen cupboards look like it was in quite a state with bedding for 5 and towels etc for 6 you don't realise how much you have
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/10/04/f8d1bb7f27902324e390a808551f8c9a.jpg)
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Post by: troupie on October 04, 2015, 09:38:17 am
What a fantastic linen cupboard; wish mine was that big. A friend of mine always puts her sheets etc. in the matching pillowslip too.

GD made a chocolate cake and I have put the first row of binding on a quilt now the big job to pin it over to the right side and stitch and then finished. Now for the next project.
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Post by: judydawn on October 04, 2015, 09:54:34 am
Nice and tidy now suzanne. I have items of clothing rolled in my bedroon drawers but have never thought to roll linen.  Mmm, something to think about with my  next cleanout.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 04, 2015, 11:57:32 am
Lovely and neat and tidy. I can't reach things on the top shelf of my linen cupboard, so I tend to throw things up there.
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 04, 2015, 12:09:10 pm
Thanks ladies, nor can I Judy so I bought a ladder
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Post by: Bedlam on October 04, 2015, 12:41:54 pm
Cupboards look wonderful.  My favourite tip for bedding is to fold the set in a pillowcase, looks tidy always.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 04, 2015, 05:17:46 pm
A fantastic linen cupboard Suzanne. 8)
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Post by: mcmich on October 05, 2015, 01:15:19 am
Lovely neat linen press Suzanne.  :D
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Post by: mab19 on October 05, 2015, 05:03:57 am
Linen press looks lovely and neat Suzanne. 

Getting ready to go on our holiday so spent the morning paying all the bills and then to the supermarket to buy a few things to take with us.  Not taking much with us as we can always buy what we need.  The caravan is half packed and I'll finish that tomorrow.   

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Post by: mcmich on October 05, 2015, 06:13:39 am
Safe and happy travels Mab.  :)
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Post by: obbie on October 05, 2015, 08:08:06 am
Have  a great holiday Mab. :)
um and Dad came up for the day, so have spent quality time with them. Great ;)

 Got to see my sister and BIL, so good. kids are ready for school.
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Post by: Katj on October 05, 2015, 08:22:27 am
Enjoy your holiday Mab.
House cleaning this morning, then an exercise class at 12.30. Apart from cooking dinner tonight, not much else.
Saving what energy I have left for Babysittibg tomorrow. Always fun!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 05, 2015, 08:28:55 am
Enjoy your holiday Margaret and your babysitting tomorrow Katj.
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Post by: judydawn on October 05, 2015, 10:27:09 am
Have a great holiday Margaret. 

Hot 36 here today and there was a music festival opposite DH's nursing home so I caught the bus - I knew finding a parking spot would be impossible and I was right.  The line up at the fish and chip shop was right out the door as I expected. 
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Post by: droverjess on October 06, 2015, 09:04:11 am
Hi Judy, the garden survived, we had a bit of help with weeding and cutting lawns while we were away. Been pouring this morning, so not a garden day today. I still have a lot of admin to do too to tidy up the ride, and there are more events in the pipeline. ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 06, 2015, 10:34:37 am
Lovely to hear from you dj xx
Today was new shoes and haircuts x 3 so a rather expensive outing but the kids are happy which is what matters
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Post by: cookie1 on October 06, 2015, 12:06:12 pm
I caught up with so e friends for lunch today. We need to do it in the school holidays as they are still young and still working.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 06, 2015, 08:58:25 pm
DH and I have been on babysitting duties in London today.GS has been an angel.
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Post by: obbie on October 06, 2015, 09:51:34 pm
have fun babysitting CC
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Post by: cookie1 on October 07, 2015, 01:26:57 am
Mab enjoy your break. DH and I were hoping to take the baby AVan away for 3 sleeps next week as we haven't had a chance to try it out, but we may have to delay it for a bit.
He has put carpet in it, made special places for the crockery so it doesn't move and break, divided a large cupboard into 4 drawers and generally put a few touches to it for our comfort.
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Post by: mab19 on October 07, 2015, 05:27:54 am
Vacuumed the house and dusted, washed the linen, washed the kitchen floor and did some cooking.  We leaving on Saturday so that I can attend the TMX pastry class and then head off up the coast.  We will be attending a wedding on the way as well.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 07, 2015, 06:47:28 am
I'm very jealous that you will be attending the thermomix pastry class. I made the rough puff pastry the other day and I am impressed.
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Post by: mab19 on October 07, 2015, 08:39:09 am
I'm really looking forward to the class Cookie.  The class is being held in Traralgon which is only 40 mins up the road from here so we're not travelling far on our first day.  :) :) 
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Post by: Jamberie on October 07, 2015, 08:49:00 am
I'm having a few friends over next week and we are making ou en own 'demo' of sorts. Three of us have tmx and are going to demonstrate some things to share with a few friends who dont have them. Hopefully it goes well as ideally we'd like to make it a regular thing. Any tips or ideas greatly appreciated :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 07, 2015, 10:23:50 am
Yes Jamberie, start off with a cocktail to put everyone at ease, including the 'demonstrators'.  Have fun planning what you are all going to make.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 07, 2015, 12:47:04 pm
I've done that Jamberie. It is great fun. We decided what we would make and shared it out between us. One did a main meal, I did a bread, one did vegetables, another did dessert. From memory we all took nibbles.
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Post by: mcmich on October 07, 2015, 08:31:56 pm
That sounds like fun Jamberie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 08, 2015, 10:08:45 am
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That sounds like fun Jamberie.
Oh it does! What a great idea to do this for your friends.
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Post by: Katj on October 08, 2015, 11:28:47 am
We have had GS 5yo staying for the day and a sleep over. Roll on bed time! I'm pooped.
Gorgeous boy, but loves to be kept busy.
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Post by: mcmich on October 09, 2015, 06:26:25 am
I worked today and will be working over the weekend. I haven't worked a weekend since I semi retired in April. With Forum Fest so close I thought it will be an excellent boost to the spending money.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 09, 2015, 06:38:20 am
Good thinking Mich. A little extra never goes astray.
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Post by: troupie on October 09, 2015, 09:15:02 am
Same here Katj; my family went home today and I had a little nanna nap this afternoon. Been great having them though just me getting old.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 09, 2015, 09:44:09 am
Nothing wrong with a Nanna nap, they refresh you.
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Post by: mab19 on October 09, 2015, 10:51:14 pm
Heading off in the caravan today.
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Post by: judydawn on October 09, 2015, 11:57:55 pm
Bye Margaret, travel safely and have a great holiday.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 10, 2015, 09:16:43 am
Have a lovely holiday Margaret.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 10, 2015, 12:30:42 pm
Troupie you must be heading to Tasmania fairly soon. I hope you have a wonderful trip.
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Post by: obbie on October 10, 2015, 10:50:31 pm
Have a great holiday Mab. ;)
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Post by: mcmich on October 11, 2015, 09:49:51 am
I worked this morning and then got a distress call from a dear girl friend.  Her DH is airforce and they have been transferred from Newcastle to Brisbane. They have a pretty good deal really. The Forces pack up everything bar personal effects, food and cosmetics/hand lotions. Her DH has been deployed until 4 days before they move. So this afternoon we packed up her wardrobe, linen press and went through the pantry ( I have a lot of oils and vinegar as a result).  She is struggling as her 29yr old son took his life at the begining of the year, leaving behind a wife,  5yr old son and 3yr old twins.
She was over whelmed and I will go back tomorrow to help out again. It's not so much the packing but having someone else there.
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Post by: judydawn on October 11, 2015, 09:54:31 am
She certainly needs a good friend like you at the moment Michele.  Will she be leaving her DIL and grand-children back in Newcastle?
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Post by: Katiej on October 11, 2015, 10:03:54 am
Sounds like your friend really appreciated your help Michele. Good on you for being there for her.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 11, 2015, 10:22:42 am
What a special caring friend you are Michelle.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 11, 2015, 11:11:18 am
Mich your poor friend. She has had so much to contend with. It is sweet of you to give her a hand.
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Post by: mcmich on October 11, 2015, 12:27:31 pm
Quote from: judydawn on October 11, 2015, 09:54:31 am
She certainly needs a good friend like you at the moment Michele.  Will she be leaving her DIL and grand-children back in Newcastle?

No, her son was in the Navy in Perth when this all happened. He had a military funeral there and his wife and children have since moved to the ACT to be near her parents. What is great is that her daughter lives in Brisbane with her DH and is expecting in January. My friend has a transfer within our hospital system too.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 11, 2015, 12:53:02 pm
DH has just arrived home ( 7.45pm) from filming with the Model A. He said they loved the car and the lass that was to drive it managed well. Here are a couple of the photos.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 11, 2015, 01:03:00 pm
Great photos Cookie.Tell DH the car looked good ;)
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Post by: judydawn on October 11, 2015, 01:33:31 pm
Glad it went well cookie. Is that it or are there more scenes for the car?
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Post by: cookie1 on October 11, 2015, 01:35:28 pm
Oh golly. They are upside down. Sorry. I don't know what happened.

That is the end of filming completely.  The documentary is called First Flight.


If you tap on the photos they will correct themselves.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 12, 2015, 09:55:51 am
We went down to Bunbury today to a beach event. Gosh it was hot in the sun, even with my hat and sunscreen.  I saw some rellies I hadn't seen for a bit, but was very close to them growing up.
It wasn't too bad a day, thank goodness for air conditioning in red terrors.
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2015, 11:12:27 am
I had the grandkids for 4.5 hours today.  They helped me do a couple of outside jobs, ate everything I served up, gave me their Christmas wish lists and had their usual sibling arguments.  I survived but could have done without the arguments.
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Post by: Katj on October 12, 2015, 12:52:27 pm
Great photos Cookie. Hopefully we will get to see the film.
Judy, it sounds like you've had a tiring day. The thing is with kids arguments , most of the time they are over something totally petty, which is even more annoying.
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2015, 02:25:13 pm
You're not wrong there Katj, ours today was over who was going to sit in which chair.  In the end I got  the timer out and gave them both 5 minutes in each chair LOL.  Musical chairs had a whole new meaning today.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 13, 2015, 02:02:50 am
I had a chuckle over the kids arguments. Typical of kids. A good move with the timer Judy.
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Post by: mcmich on October 13, 2015, 07:20:42 am
That's funny Judy.

Have been at the hospital for most of the day. Don is fine, he asked me to make him a cup of tea to go with his lie down.  :-)) Discharge tomorrow after review. He really wants me to go to Melbourne next week but I just wouldn't feel right leaving him by himself.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 13, 2015, 07:26:52 am
No way Mich. There is always next year or you and Don can go to Melbourne for a break. I'm really pleased he is fine. Take care both of you.
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Post by: judydawn on October 13, 2015, 07:49:37 am
That's good to hear Michele, no stent or anything needed?
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Post by: mcmich on October 13, 2015, 07:57:30 am
He will have an angioplasty fairly soon, see a dietitian and join the cardiac programme in our area.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 13, 2015, 08:00:16 am
Great news, Michelle.
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Post by: *suzanne* on October 13, 2015, 09:04:05 am
Glad to hear Don is doing okay Michele xx
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 13, 2015, 09:22:25 am
What great news Michele.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 13, 2015, 09:39:00 am
Our parcel post man  had a surprise for me today. He delivered the thermomix book Festive Flavours to me from HO. My Beetroot dip is in it so they sent me a free copy. I was tickled pink. I haven't had a really good look yet but it is produced well.

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Post by: judydawn on October 13, 2015, 09:40:38 am
Well done cookie, did they send the chip too?
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Post by: Katj on October 13, 2015, 12:18:02 pm
Well doneCookie, on getting your recipe in the book, and then yo get a free copy!!
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Post by: mcmich on October 13, 2015, 03:06:41 pm
I love your beetroot dip Cookie. It was one of the first things I tried 4 years ago when I got my TMX.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 13, 2015, 07:28:01 pm
Well done Cookie.The new book looks very impressive.
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Post by: mcmich on October 14, 2015, 06:09:14 am
Picked up Don from hospital he has the rest of the week off work.
As he needs to take things easy for the next week he's thinking up things to do around the house that aren't too strenuous. He's decided to paint the back deck. So I got the job of pressure cleaning it and then I decided to keep going and clean the driveway.  Pooped now so have knocked off for the day.
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Post by: judydawn on October 14, 2015, 07:12:58 am
I hope Don doesn't overdo it Michele.  Well done you, you must be very satisfied with your efforts today.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 14, 2015, 07:40:16 am
That's wonderful  that Don is home Mich.

No Judy, no chip with the book.
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Post by: Wonder on October 14, 2015, 07:50:14 am
Mich great to hear Don is home, hopefully he will take the time to rest properly.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 14, 2015, 08:23:14 am
Great news that Don is home in your care Michele.
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Post by: mcmich on October 14, 2015, 08:56:54 am
Thanks girls, have passed on all your well wishes and Don is very touched that people he has met once or not at all are concerned for him. It shows you just what a great family we have here.  ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 14, 2015, 07:30:37 pm
Great to hear Don's home.  Best wishes to him.
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Post by: Bedlam on October 15, 2015, 10:13:09 am
Mich, I am dissapointed you and Don aren't able to come to the FF.  Saying that obviously Dons health is the most important consideration.  I am pleased to read he is now home in your capable care.
Much love to you both, wishing him a speedy recovery. XX
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Post by: Kimmyh on October 15, 2015, 11:31:28 am
Great news mich.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2015, 05:16:34 am
All by myself.
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Post by: Katj on October 16, 2015, 10:53:11 am
That must be a rarity Cookie?.
DH still on leave for another week. We went to IKEA today to have a look, we hadn't been for ages. Managed to find a few odds and ends for GK's for Christmas.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2015, 11:50:38 am
It must be like practising for retirement Katj. I really only go to IKEA when I meet Jeninwa.
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Post by: mcmich on October 19, 2015, 11:33:31 am
I'm on my own again this evening as DH has gone back to work this afternoon. I enjoyed having him home of a night and eating dinner together.
I like your phrase Cookie, "practising  for retirement". Our one week trial went well, hopefully would work out long term.  :-\
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 27, 2015, 12:35:51 pm
I've been picking Crab Apples from my neighbours tree.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad348/Cornish_cream/cacf0fc0613f33e82f9b378f81fe5e7e.jpg)
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Post by: cookie1 on October 27, 2015, 12:57:25 pm
What do you make with them CC?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 27, 2015, 06:33:21 pm
I'm going to make Crab Apple Jelly Cookie. :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 27, 2015, 06:35:34 pm
We've got two huge crabapple trees but I don't often get the harvest as the birds are in there gorging themselves first.  If I can, I make crabapple jelly with mine (with raspberries is a lovely combination - suggested to me by Chookie).
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Post by: cookie1 on October 28, 2015, 12:40:44 am
I've never tasted anything to do with crabapples. In fact I don't even think I have seen them over here.
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2015, 02:26:08 am
They look very small Denise, is that what a crab apple is? 
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 28, 2015, 04:22:39 am
Yes, they are small.  Very much like an apple, you can eat them, but by the time you cut out the core there's not much left!  They make a gorgeous red jelly.
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Post by: mcmich on October 28, 2015, 08:44:55 am
I'm pretty much spent today. Have been back "helping" my friend pack.  More for support really. Her DH hopefully will be back on Friday. Don and I will go up on Sunday for final goodbyes in Newcastle.
They are only moving to Brisbane and we will take the camper trailer up early next year and visit. Still feeling sad, we have been through a lot together.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 28, 2015, 09:04:04 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 28, 2015, 02:26:08 am
They look very small Denise, is that what a crab apple is?
They are small Judy.Unlike Marina's carb apples these are tart :P

It must be good to know you will see your friend next year Michele but still sad that she is leaving.
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2015, 09:21:49 am
It's sad when friends move away Michele but keeping in touch with emails etc and visiting for a holiday will keep the friendship going.  When you meet up, you'll just pick up from where you left off like the FF family do.
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2015, 09:29:16 am
So you would have to add a lot of sugar to your crab apple jelly then Denise?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 28, 2015, 09:37:32 am
To every 10 parts of liquid you add 7 parts of sugar Judy.So it does have a lot of sugar :D
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2015, 10:32:39 am
It certainly does but it's obviously very nice Denise :D
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Post by: mcmich on October 30, 2015, 09:24:56 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 28, 2015, 09:21:49 am
It's sad when friends move away Michele but keeping in touch with emails etc and visiting for a holiday will keep the friendship going.  When you meet up, you'll just pick up from where you left off like the FF family do.

Had my finale day with Roz in Newcastle. Her DH flew in from Townsville this evening. It will be hard to say au revoir on Sunday.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 30, 2015, 10:46:39 am
I'm sure you will be able to maintain the friendship via email, phone calls and visits Mich. It still leaves a bit of a hole in your life though.
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Post by: Katiej on October 31, 2015, 11:20:40 pm
The power is out here this morning. Annoying but not the end if the world.
I had to boil water in a saucepan to make a cup of tea!
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 31, 2015, 11:26:21 pm
I am just about to go out and wade through our luxurious weed beds to see if I can find my glasses which I lost somewhere in there yesterday!
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Post by: troupie on November 01, 2015, 02:38:16 am
I am still trying to wake up after a week with sewing group in Tasmania (all from the Australian Sewing Guild); we had lots of fun and spent a bit of money on fabric. I thought of you all at the Forum Fest at the same time.
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Post by: Katj on November 01, 2015, 02:43:05 am
Welcome home Troupie. I didn't realise you were going for a whole week, glad you had fun.
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Post by: judydawn on November 01, 2015, 03:48:27 am
Me neither, I thought it was just for the weekend.  Do you talk much about sewing troupie, we hardly mention the thermomix on our get togethers LOL.

I hope you've found your glasses Marina, were they on your face or sitting on top of your head when you lost them?
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Post by: troupie on November 01, 2015, 05:12:23 am
It was for the whole week and I was exhausted when I got home. We caught the red eye on Thursday night and I couldn't sleep I was so squashed up so didn't get to sleep until the next night. We sure did lots of talking but I think most of the ladies did patchwork  first and dressmaking second. It was nice being  driven around for the whole week by a wonderful bus driver and taken to all these great places.

I too leave my glasses all over the place; yesterday it was in the toilet on the plane but did get them back. Looking forward to doing some cooking now. One girl on the trip had a thermie.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 01, 2015, 05:20:24 am
Welcome back Troupie. Your week sounds wonderful.
Marina I do hope you have found your glasses. MIL had hers removed for an X-Ray in the hospital the other day. Naturally she forgot to ask for them and no one could find them. DH went to the hospital yesterday to lost propery and of course they didn't have them. Infuriating as she will need another pair made for her.
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Post by: troupie on November 01, 2015, 06:12:21 am
Glasses are my biggest problem; I lost a pair in the shops and of course no one has seen them and then someone picked them up while I was filling out a form in the post office and again had to buy a new pair. The trouble is when they take my glasses they will be no good to anyone because of my eyes; expensive loss of course.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 01, 2015, 08:54:41 am
Welcome crack troupie.It sounds as though you had fun :D

I hope you found your glasses Marina.I'm always putting my reading glasses down somewhere then having to backtrack to where I had them last :-))

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Post by: achookwoman on November 01, 2015, 09:25:36 pm
Yesterday made this bread . It had pine nuts added.  Didn't like it so sliced it thinly and crisped in oven.  It made very nice crackers to have with dips.  Needs a strong flavoured dip as the crackers have quite a lot of ' character'
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Post by: cookie1 on November 02, 2015, 04:01:12 am
Its so lovely to see your photos Chookie. I was the only one in the family who liked Tenina's Black Rice Rolls, so I eventually did the same. They made lovely crackers as they didn't have heaps of flavour.
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Post by: mcmich on November 02, 2015, 05:39:23 am
A good save Chookie.

Not a lot today apart from encouraging DH to practice his oath for the Aussie citizenship ceremony on Wednesday.
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Post by: mab19 on November 02, 2015, 06:07:24 am
It sounds as though you had a great time away Troupie.  I haven't been on one of those sewing/patchwork getaways for a long time, we always had a lots of fun and laughter and even managed to do some sewing :D :D.   
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Post by: spersephone on November 02, 2015, 06:09:43 am
Our children had the day off school today, it's report writing day and then tomorrow is the Melbourne Cup. So we all stuffed around this morning and eventually got up. Then we went out and bought some camping gear for my daughter who's having a school sleepover this week, and needed a sleeping bag. We go away in a camper trailer, but we didn't have sleeping bags. Then we went to the doctor as my husband's foot is inexplicably sore. I went across the road to sort out prescriptions and got a phone call inviting me to a job interview!
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Post by: achookwoman on November 02, 2015, 06:33:38 am
We had visitors for lunch but because I can now post photos they are lucky they got lunch.  I kept nicking off to take photos and post.
The good thing is I got them to taste test some bread rolls I made which I thought looked awful as they didn't rise much. They loved them and went home with a bag full. Now I will have to post the recipe.  This is a photo I took just for the hell of it.
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Post by: obbie on November 02, 2015, 06:43:40 am
back at work today. feeling great after the weekend.
Happy Birthday to all those who had birthdays over the weekend like me. :)

ACW lovely flowers..
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Post by: mab19 on November 02, 2015, 06:48:58 am
Happy Birthday Robyn :-*  I hope you had a wonderful day and were thoroughly spoilt.
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Post by: mcmich on November 02, 2015, 06:53:48 am
Happy Birthday Robyn -Hope you had a lovely time in Brisbane.

Pretty flowers and love seeing your photos Chookie.
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Post by: spersephone on November 02, 2015, 06:56:31 am
Happy birthday!
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Post by: troupie on November 02, 2015, 08:36:34 am
Chookie have you got a magic method of posting photos or am I just a bit slow learning.
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Post by: judydawn on November 02, 2015, 08:48:35 am
Have a read of this (http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16778.0) new topic troupie, the method is in one of the early postings.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 02, 2015, 09:01:34 am
Everyone's has been busy while I slept.
The Nasturtiums are very pretty Chookie.I've tried growing them here but gave up as the caterpillars thought they had a free lunch. :-))
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Post by: astarra on November 02, 2015, 09:56:20 am
Today I replanted my vege patch as the chicken are now free ranging outside during the day.........need I say more???  >:( :-X
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Post by: judydawn on November 02, 2015, 09:57:59 am
I bet they thought all their Christmases had come at once astarra.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 02, 2015, 11:40:22 am
Quote from: astarra on November 02, 2015, 09:56:20 am
Today I replanted my vege patch as the chicken are now free ranging outside during the day.........need I say more???  >:( :-X

Typical chooks. I hope they laid you some extra special eggs.
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Post by: astarra on November 02, 2015, 11:17:01 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on November 02, 2015, 11:40:22 am
Quote from: astarra on November 02, 2015, 09:56:20 am
Today I replanted my vege patch as the chicken are now free ranging outside during the day.........need I say more???  >:( :-X

Typical chooks. I hope they laid you some extra special eggs.

They are only 5 weeks old yet - so very ugly and no eggs...... :o
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Post by: achookwoman on November 03, 2015, 06:01:30 am
Astraea, naughty chooks. Another 15 weeks or more before eggs.
Quote from: Cornish Cream on November 02, 2015, 09:01:34 am
Everyone's has been busy while I slept.
The Nasturtiums are very pretty Chookie.I've tried growing them here but gave up as the caterpillars thought they had a free lunch. :-))
CC, first time I have been able to grow them. I put snail bait around base of pot.
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Post by: judydawn on November 03, 2015, 06:25:40 am
Spent Melbourne Cup day with DH & Mum at their care facility.  Lifestyle staff put on a great day, topped off by wins for us all in different sweeps.

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Post by: spersephone on November 03, 2015, 06:28:22 am
I picked 2nd, 3rd and 4th. Nearly picked the winner. But my combinations didn't win, and I didn't actually watch the race.
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Post by: Katj on November 03, 2015, 06:35:55 am
DH was in a sweep at work and he drew the winner. Only paid $75, but great for us considering we know zero about horses.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 03, 2015, 06:56:03 am
Sounds like us. Well done to your DH. DD won 3rd prize in one of her work sweeps. I'm thrilled that a lady jockey won.
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Post by: troupie on November 03, 2015, 12:32:43 pm
Just reading this and realised that it was Melbourne Cup day and I completely forgot; that's what retirement does.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 03, 2015, 08:46:56 pm
Watched the cup with visitors .  So delighted with the win.
Had visitors for lunch, they loved the Macadamia and cheese biscuits so much that they are going to make some for a cocktail party they are having in a couple of weeks.
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Post by: trudy on November 03, 2015, 11:21:23 pm
We also had win's in the sweep at friends.  Makes a change as usually don't win anything!
Your biscuits sound lovely Chookie.  Glad everyone liked them.
Quite day today till we pick up grandchildren from school.  Rain seems to have cleared so might get some time in the garden.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 04, 2015, 01:22:28 am
Not a lot happening here, it's only 9.15 so plenty of day to go. I have just had Tenina's new Vegetarian book delivered. Very timely as I do my menu plan today before shopping.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 04, 2015, 01:47:46 am
What??? that was quick delivery - I must go check the mailbox...
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Post by: Katj on November 04, 2015, 02:08:49 am
That was quick Cookie, a good excuse to sit and have a coffee (or 2) and read your new book. Hope it's a goodie, DH can get it for me for Christmas.
Just out grocery shopping away and realised I have forgotten 2 things. They were on the list but I got side tracked looking at the magazines.
I have my Annual skin check later so will stop and pick up forgotten items..grrr
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Post by: cookie1 on November 04, 2015, 02:42:23 am
I hope your skin check goes well Katj.
I've peeked through Tenina's new book. There are some repeats from other books  :-[ :-[ but quite a few new ones that I would like to make.

CP the parcel post man brought it and he comes early here.
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Post by: mcmich on November 04, 2015, 04:28:22 am
All the best with the skin check Katj.

Today DH became an Australian Citizen. There were several speakers and 1 of them asked for a show of hands of new citizens that had been here over 10yrs, over 15 etc. Well DH had been here the longest without becoming a citizen - 36 years. (makes me so proud  :-)))
He hasn't lost that pesky acsent though (only joking, have a chuckle with me).
There was morning tea afterwards, a little disappointed as there wasn't a vegemite sandwich or lamington to be seen.
It was lovely to see the families standing up and becoming citizens.
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Post by: jeninwa on November 04, 2015, 04:51:46 am
My book hadn't arrived (insert sad face) maybe later today. Parcel post man use to come really early. Maybe he has changed his delivery times. Postman hadn't been yet. Not that I can read for long atm. I have the worst hay fever this year , and today it's really bad, and it's my day off. Not much getting done.
Hope your skin check goes well Katj.
Congratulations to your DH mcmich.
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Post by: courton on November 04, 2015, 05:16:58 am
I look forward to your review of the Vegetarian book Cookie. I am trying to convince myself I do not need any more cookbooks but have been tempted by Skinnymixer's Taste of Asia.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 04, 2015, 06:20:51 am
Congratulations to your DH Mich. The fact that it took 36 years simply means he has thought about it carefully.

Jeninwa I swear by my Rhinocort as a preventative measure, however yesterday and today I have been very sneezy. I hope you feel better soon.
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Post by: spersephone on November 04, 2015, 06:29:02 am
My Dad is a permanent resident. He came from England in 1949, and has never been back.
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Post by: judydawn on November 04, 2015, 06:55:01 am
That's a lovely photo Michele, are you going to have it framed for DH.

Good to hear some of you are receiving T's latest book.  Once ordered, we always want our new books NOW.  I've stopped buying books these days but will watch your reviews with interest. 
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Post by: Katj on November 04, 2015, 07:09:14 am
Skin Check all good for another year. Phew.
Congratulations to your DH Michelle, I don't think NZ'landers ever lose their accents, certain words are a dead giveaway.
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Post by: spersephone on November 04, 2015, 07:17:21 am
My favourite tv show is Shortland Street, I like the kiwi accent.
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Post by: judydawn on November 04, 2015, 07:29:01 am
Good result Katj.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 04, 2015, 08:22:57 am
Good news Katj.

Spersephone your Dad is definitely an Aussie now then. My inlaws came in 1948 and became Aussie citizens a long time ago. DH was born here though so he is already an Aussie.
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Post by: mcmich on November 04, 2015, 08:40:46 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 04, 2015, 08:22:57 am
Good news Katj.

Spersephone your Dad is definitely an Aussie now then. My inlaws came in 1948 and became Aussie citizens a long time ago. DH was born here though so he is already an Aussie.

My dad came out on the Snowy scheme and became a citizen shortly after.
It was amazing to chat to some of the people and families and hear their stories. We certainly are blessed to live in Australia.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 04, 2015, 08:42:32 am
Congrats to Don on becoming an Aussie Michele.Lovely photo :)

I look forward to your review of Tenina's new book Cookie.
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Post by: spersephone on November 04, 2015, 09:55:20 am
I recently received my baking mat from Tenina. It made my day!
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Post by: Katiej on November 04, 2015, 09:56:58 am
Great photo Mich, congratulations to Don on becoming an Aussie.
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Post by: Katj on November 04, 2015, 12:28:15 pm
So right Michelle, we are so very lucky to live in Oz.
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Post by: mab19 on November 04, 2015, 09:53:05 pm
Lovely photo mcmich, congratulations to your DH on becoming an Aussie.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 05, 2015, 03:09:35 am
Tenina's book arrived today - woohoo! I've picked out a recipe for tonights dinner as we have 4 people around the table tonight. Not sure about dessert, but that would be nice if I could find time. Hoping that AA's book is winging its way over soon.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 05, 2015, 03:15:08 am
Great news CP. I'm hanging out for AA 's as well. Also my paper copies of the Christmas books.
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Post by: spersephone on November 05, 2015, 04:26:20 am
Had my first teaching interview today at a school I really hope to work at. Fingers crossed!
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Post by: achookwoman on November 05, 2015, 05:35:32 am
Quote from: spersephone on November 05, 2015, 04:26:20 am
Had my first teaching interview today at a school I really hope to work at. Fingers crossed!
Best wishes for interview. Been there, done that several times. Can be very stressful.
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Post by: Katj on November 05, 2015, 05:46:22 am
Hoping your interview brings  a good result Spersephone.
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Post by: judydawn on November 05, 2015, 06:18:01 am
Wishing you the very best of luck Sarah.
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Post by: obbie on November 05, 2015, 06:19:59 am
looks like my DD has a fracture in her elbow. Doctors 2 days in a row.
xrays in the morning.
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Post by: judydawn on November 05, 2015, 07:32:50 am
Poor kid, I hope she's not in too much pain Robyn.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 05, 2015, 08:35:06 am
I hope your interview was successful Sarah.

Poor DD Robyn.I hope she isn't in too much pain and is resting.
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Post by: astarra on November 05, 2015, 08:56:54 am
Oh no Robyn, hope your daughter heals quickly  :-*

Hope you get the job, spersephone  :)
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Post by: mcmich on November 05, 2015, 08:59:11 am
Hope it all works out for your DD Robyn.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 05, 2015, 11:10:08 am
Quote from: spersephone on November 05, 2015, 04:26:20 am
Had my first teaching interview today at a school I really hope to work at. Fingers crossed!

Like Chookie, I've finished with all that now. The interviews can be nerve wracking though. Thank goodness I was the interviewer for the last umpteenth years I worked.
I do hope you get it. What age children do you work with?
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Post by: spersephone on November 05, 2015, 12:00:21 pm
I'm a beginning teacher, completed my postgraduate diploma of education last year. I can teach primary and secondary, but I'm applying to a special school that I did practicum in last year and really enjoyed. I probably won't get it, but it was a good experience.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 05, 2015, 12:54:11 pm
Good, positive thinking.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 05, 2015, 06:41:51 pm
Good luck Spersephone.
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Post by: Katiej on November 06, 2015, 01:52:03 am
Been to our post office box today - lots of books for me (I can sneak them in whilst Richard is away!)
Bourke Steet Bakery from the lovely and generous Michele  :D
Delicious book for renewing my magazine subscription
And Tenina's vegetarian cookbook - my copy is number 9 of the 150 she released early.

About to meet Judy for lunch, but after that I'll be settling down for a read.



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Post by: Bedlam on November 06, 2015, 02:35:13 am
Looks like my kind of afternoon Katie, enjoy lunch with Judy.
We are now live on realestate.com and open Sunday, so lots of fun here. The photographer came and turned us upside down and I don't particularly like what she produced.  Seems an emphasis on making a big house look bigger.
Have a good day all
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Post by: cookie1 on November 06, 2015, 04:14:52 am
Hopefully it sells Bedlam. Katie what a lovely haul. I'm hanging out for AA's book and Tenina,s Christmas books in hard copy. I'm sure you've had a lovely lunch, now curl up and read.
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Post by: Katj on November 06, 2015, 04:30:29 am
Katie, that's my idea of a perfect afternoon.
Been out all morning, shopping for GD's 3rd Birthday next week.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 06, 2015, 04:31:18 am
Bedlam, tell the agent if you don't like the photos.  Our photographer had to come back and take more photos. You have a right to veto anything you don't like including the text. It is your house and you are paying.
Katie, you lucky ducky.
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Post by: judydawn on November 06, 2015, 05:32:58 am
Katie & I had a nice lunch and she bought along her copy of T's Vegetarian book for me to have a browse. I was also given a colouring in book to keep me occupied.  It's always nice to catch up, thanks Katie
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Post by: mcmich on November 06, 2015, 05:56:18 am
sOUNDS LIKE EVERYONE IS AND HAS HAD A NICE DAY.
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Post by: astarra on November 06, 2015, 06:15:35 am
How did Chantelle go today, Obbie??
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Post by: Katiej on November 06, 2015, 06:32:04 am
Judy and I did have a lovely lunch and catch up.  It's always great to chat with Judy.

As we were leaving from lunch, I checked my phone and I had a message saying there was a parcel for me at our PO Box. It was my new AA cooking school cookbook. No golden ticket inside, but I did get a nice note from Alyce (the message stems back to when she released her first book years ago and my copy went missing in the post).

Sitting back with a cup of tea and my new books  :D happy!
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Post by: judydawn on November 06, 2015, 08:17:32 am
Looking forward to your recipe book reviews Katie. All those books will keep you busy over the weekend.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 06, 2015, 08:45:36 am
It sounds as though you are having a super day browsing books Katie. :) Does Richard read the forum ;D ;D

Lucky ladies catching up over lunch Judy and Katie.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 06, 2015, 09:07:42 pm
Just got a message from PO to say there is a parcel.  Hope it is the AA cooking books.
Anita dropped in, ( some will have met her at the Yum Cha Cooking class), she bought me a jar of Peanut Powder. It is very low in fat.  Has anyone used it? 
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Post by: judydawn on November 06, 2015, 10:26:16 pm
Never even heard of it Chookie but have just read up on it.  I'm sure you will put it to good use and come up with some amazing recipes.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 07, 2015, 05:56:30 am
Peanut powder sounds quite exciting.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 07, 2015, 08:53:53 am
I bought some asparagus the other day as I plan to make a couple of dishes using it. This afternoon when I looked at the asparagus, one seems to have kept on growing. I usually store it in a glass of water.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 07, 2015, 09:32:04 am
Peanut powder is new to me too.

A good tip to keep asparagus in water Cookie. 8) I knew Tulips kept on growing when picked and places in water.

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Post by: judydawn on November 07, 2015, 10:00:45 am
I've never seen an asparagus sprout cookie, was it because you had it in water?
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Post by: cookie1 on November 07, 2015, 11:31:51 am
I have no idea Judy. It has never happened to me before.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 07, 2015, 08:28:14 pm
Cookie, you could get twice what you paid for.
I planted asparagus but have to wait 3 years before you can cut a crop. Guess I won't be seeing this crop. Certainly won't be shifting until I harvest the garlic on the longest day.,
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Post by: Katj on November 07, 2015, 09:54:57 pm
That's funny Cookie.
Never heard of Peanut powder either, but will google it and see.
The amount of new things that are hitting the market are astounding, when will they run out of ideas.
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Post by: mab19 on November 08, 2015, 01:13:12 am
Interesting looking asparagus there Cookie :)

I'm another one that has never heard of peanut powder.

Taking advantage of the weather today and did all the laundry.  Rain forecast for the next week.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 08, 2015, 03:35:21 am
Not a lot happening here. I thought I may try Bread Sticks after seeing them on GBBO on Gem the other night. I love this show but we don't have pay TV so I rarely see it.
I'm also making a lovely smelling rice pudding that DH received as a gift from some very dear friends. I can't wait to taste it.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 08, 2015, 06:12:38 am
I'm going to try the peanut powder for dinner tonight. Will let you know what it is like.  Have just noticed it is very high in sugar.   Can't win as it is very low fat.
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Post by: spersephone on November 08, 2015, 06:31:01 am
That doesn't make a lot of sense really, since peanuts are high in fat. Usually dropping fat levels is supplemented by increasing sugar levels, which has probably happened with this stuff. I've never heard of it either. What do you do with it?
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Post by: spersephone on November 10, 2015, 11:01:34 am
Today has been reasonably miserable here, but my daughter had Cubs and we did a bike ride. It was cold, but not raining. However, we came back in the dark and hardly anyone had lights on their bikes. I was glad I was there with mine to help the group be visible.
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Post by: jo_nz on November 10, 2015, 11:33:29 pm
Our Cubs bike ride last night got cancelled :( DS was most disappointed - they went ahead last week with their beach cleanup in pouring rain and strong winds, but a small bit of drizzle and the biking got canned.

Just back from physio - looks like my back-to-work plan may be a bit ambitious. :(
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Post by: judydawn on November 11, 2015, 02:56:56 am
Sorry to hear that Jo, sit tight as it will need you to be good and do as you're told.

I've had morning tea with the Probus ladies, such a lively group.  Morpeth still in lockdown with norovirus so missing my daily visits to see DH & Mum.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 11, 2015, 03:08:36 am
Having eyes tested today . Probably need new glasses.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 11, 2015, 11:29:20 am
Don't push it Jo.
I met Jeninwa today and Kezza ducked out from work for a moment. We had a lovely chat and watched the world go by. Some of it was very interesting.
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Post by: jeninwa on November 12, 2015, 12:57:11 am
It was a lovely catch up yesterday cookie, nice to see Kezza for a few minutes. I left my car at the car wash while we chatted, win win lol
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Post by: Katj on November 12, 2015, 01:21:15 pm
I spent the day with my 3 y.o GD. We visited a good friend of mine who was also babysitting her GD the same age.
So cute watching little girls playing.
After we got home and had lunch we spent a good part of the afternoon blowing bubbles in the back garden.
Very relaxing. GD is spending the night, and was fast asleep by 7.15.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 12, 2015, 03:34:30 pm
I've been to the dentist this afternoon.I had chipped a tooth and the dentist has fixed it.Still numb from the anesthetic :-X
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Post by: judydawn on November 12, 2015, 10:26:18 pm
Glad it's all fixed Denise.
It sounds like you had a nice day Katj.
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Post by: Katj on November 13, 2015, 12:31:55 am
It has been a lovely day Judy, we need to treasure these times, GK's will grow up way too fast.
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Post by: judydawn on November 13, 2015, 03:34:28 am
I organised with the nursing home to have Geoff and Mum bought out to the back area so that I could visit them. Both are OK and hopefully lock-down will be over by the end of this weekend.

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Post by: mab19 on November 13, 2015, 04:08:35 am
Out to lunch today with a GF and out tonight for DH's birthday.   I hope I can fit it ll in :) :)

Judy I am so glad you were able to arrange to see your mum and DH.  I'm sure they both enjoyed your visit.
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Post by: Katj on November 13, 2015, 05:07:51 am
Glad you got to see Geoff and your Mum Judy, always difficult  when a bug gets into a nursing home.
My GK's had Niro virus a while back.....not nice at all.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 13, 2015, 06:04:11 am
July that would have been lovely for all of you. I'm sure they enjoyed being outside in the fresh air too. Good on you.
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Post by: mcmich on November 13, 2015, 07:50:43 am
You're such the clever one Judy. It would be nice to have a visit outdoors too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 13, 2015, 09:29:08 am
How lovely that you ( and Elliot)  got to visit Geoff and your Mum today Judy.Love Geoff's hat.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 14, 2015, 12:16:00 am
A couple of car loads of us are going up into the wilds today to Nikki and Nerissa's Christmas class. Katj, myself, Kerry, Colette and some extra friends are taking two cars up. It will be great fun despite the high temperatures forecast.
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Post by: jeninwa on November 14, 2015, 01:08:50 am
Have fun at the class, maybe next time I'll make it.
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Post by: judydawn on November 14, 2015, 01:45:06 am
That sounds like fun, enjoy yourselves girls.
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Post by: mcmich on November 14, 2015, 04:39:29 am
Sounds like a fun way to spend the day Cookie.  :D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 14, 2015, 09:11:06 am
I hope you had a great time Cookie :D
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Post by: cookie1 on November 14, 2015, 11:50:05 am
We certainly did. Even though it was very hot, 39 degrees, we had fun. I've posted a couple of photos and a review here. http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16191.120
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Post by: cookie1 on November 14, 2015, 12:10:47 pm
We've just had a storm go over so I have been outside trying to photograph it with my iPad. These are not brilliant photos by any means, just iPad shots, however I was pleased.
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Post by: *suzanne* on November 14, 2015, 12:22:12 pm
Great photos cookie, it certainly was an impressive light show.
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Post by: Katj on November 14, 2015, 12:59:09 pm
We had a great day at Cooking on Coventry with Nikki & Nerissa. So much effort put in and some lovely goodies to purchase. All the food was awesome, and I'm sure everyone had a great time.
Lovely pics of the light show Cookie, it is such a shame it came and went too quickly.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 14, 2015, 01:05:30 pm
I bet that storm was noisy Cookie.
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Post by: mcmich on November 14, 2015, 06:40:24 pm
Great photos Cookie.

Off to work today. A bit hard getting up after a lovely evening out with Uni and Frank.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 16, 2015, 08:07:10 pm
I went grocery shopping this morning.At 11.00 am the whole supermarket stopped and everyone observed a minutes silence for the victims of the Paris shootings.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 17, 2015, 07:58:59 am
That is so nice CC.
I went up to Joondalup today. First time ever. It took me about an hour to drive up this morning and about 50 minutes home this afternoon. DD has a few days off and wanted to go to a shop up there. I really enjoyed it.
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Post by: troupie on November 17, 2015, 08:31:44 am
Love your storm pcs Cookie. Joondalup shopping centre is large isn't it; I went there and almost forgot where the car was. I think I will get the train next time.
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Post by: judydawn on November 17, 2015, 09:00:43 am
I went to lunch with some ex-MS carers, we meet twice a year.  Back to the nursing home to visit DH and Mum then home to wait for DD to pick up her puppy who'd spent 10 days with me.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 17, 2015, 10:57:41 am
It is large troupie. We looked at going by train however we would have spent 3 hours on the train. A couple of hours in the car was better.
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Post by: spersephone on November 17, 2015, 11:49:43 am
I made some fudge, some jam and some Bolognaise sauce today (long slow cooking on the stove top to keep in batches for quick microwaving). Then I did an online professional development session, and took my daughter to scouts. Then sat down to watch The Biggest Loser makeover episode!
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Post by: mcmich on November 18, 2015, 08:32:59 am
Work today - I was in daystay, which is basically admitting people for their surgery.
I love it  - no ones sick (yet), you wish them well and they are on their way.
Would like this job until I retire for good. Very hard to get a position though.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 18, 2015, 11:17:50 am
I went to a school re union lunch. It was fun to catch up with the 7 or so that bothered to turn up.
Next year it will be 50 years since we all left school. Quite scary really.
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Post by: judydawn on November 18, 2015, 11:22:27 am
It's nice that you all still keep in touch cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 19, 2015, 09:32:00 am
Something not as much fun today. We had a funeral to attend. One of the lovely men from our car club.
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Post by: Katj on November 19, 2015, 12:50:32 pm
Sorry for the loss of your friend Cookie.
I had a lovely time at the zoo. It always makes me feel good being around animals. The male and female lion were having a roaring competition, there were baby Meerkats, and the most adorable baby ring tailed Lemur jumping around.
GS is a freek when it comes to his knowledge of animals, he loves going to the zoo. He is only 5 but often talks about being a zoo keeper when he grows up.
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Post by: judydawn on November 19, 2015, 09:36:20 pm
It sounds like a very special day with your little man Katj.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 20, 2015, 12:30:31 am
A visit to the zoo would be very informative with your GS Katj.
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Post by: spersephone on November 20, 2015, 01:32:12 am
I'm going tomorrow with my daughters, a scout thing.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 20, 2015, 05:49:11 am
We went for a spin down to Mandurah. We had fish and chips for lunch. It was lovely, but all I want to do now is sleep.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on November 20, 2015, 08:07:06 am
oh yum! I just feel like this now...

Must be the weather cookie, just lately I feel like I need matchsticks to keep my eyes open. I have been sleeping pretty good at night, but from about lunchtime the sleepiness starts to creep up. I tried to have a lie down but the stupid mobile and landline kept ringing so I just gave up.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 20, 2015, 08:49:13 am
Great looking fish and chips Cookie. :)
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Post by: Bedlam on November 20, 2015, 09:27:30 am
Aww Cookie, wish you called in on me!
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Post by: troupie on November 20, 2015, 09:54:13 am
The fish and chips looks yummy. I have been out patch working with friends and had a lovely day. I was asked to make a few Christmas quilts for our local hospital for the babies so will get on to that this week.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 20, 2015, 11:25:23 am
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Aww Cookie, wish you called in on me!

I did think of it Denise. If it had only been DH and myself I would definitely have texted you.
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Post by: mcmich on November 20, 2015, 08:47:09 pm
It's our wedding anniversary today. Haven't got much planned.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 20, 2015, 09:46:25 pm
Happy Anniversary Michele and Don, :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 20, 2015, 10:07:33 pm
Congratulations Michele and Don, have a lovely day.

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Post by: mab19 on November 20, 2015, 10:14:02 pm
Happy Anniversary  to you and DH McMich.  How many years?

I went to Grandparents Day at GS kinder yesterday and had a great time.  We played all the games, made sand castles and I taught him how to spin a hoop so that it came back to him.  He thought that was wonderful and nana is so clever. :D :D  DD then took me Christmas shopping at Fountain Gate shopping centre.  Today I am stuffed and I still have to go out for lunch with a friend.
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Post by: judydawn on November 20, 2015, 10:18:49 pm
Enjoy your lunch Margaret, it's pretty relaxing chatting to a friend over a nice lunch and a glass of.
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Post by: obbie on November 21, 2015, 12:02:29 am
Happy anniversary Michelle
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Post by: Katj on November 21, 2015, 03:57:50 am
Happy Anniversary Michelle, enjoy your day with DH.
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Post by: judydawn on November 21, 2015, 04:48:11 am
Visited the nursing home then popped into see Katie, came home with some goodies to try - thanks Katie.  Called into the service station, petrol is so cheap today and later this afternoon I'm off to sit the kids. 
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Post by: mcmich on November 21, 2015, 06:02:34 am
Thanks for the anniversary wishes.  :D
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Post by: Katiej on November 21, 2015, 06:44:39 am
Happy anniversary Mich & Don, have a wonderful night.

It was nice to see Judy today, we had a good chat. I was supposed to be cleaning, so it was nice to sit down instead.

This morning I made Chookies new wholemeal roll recipe and a new recipe halluomi and mint bread (haven't cut this one yet).
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Post by: troupie on November 21, 2015, 07:05:52 am
Happy Anniversary McMich.

Haloumi and mint bread sounds nice.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 21, 2015, 10:50:26 am
Happy Anniversary Mich and Don.
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Post by: mcmich on November 21, 2015, 11:19:36 am
Quote from: mab19 on November 20, 2015, 10:14:02 pm
Happy Anniversary  to you and DH McMich.  How many years?

Only 6 Mab. That's why we have our anniversary in dog years. I won't get to any of the good stuff otherwise.

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Post by: spersephone on November 21, 2015, 11:25:50 am
I took my girls to the zoo today for a Joey Scouts event. We spent nearly five hours there!
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Post by: troupie on November 22, 2015, 06:38:18 am
Besides cooking I have put together two quilts for our local hospital and just got an email asking for some santa sacks for another organisation which helps out the needy so hope to find time to do some of them as well. Will have to dig into the fabric box; its fun though. I think I need a nanna nap now.
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Post by: Katj on November 22, 2015, 07:19:47 am
This is the 1st time I have had success logging on to the Forum today. Each time I would get a page saying it was unavailable.
We went out for a few hours to a house warming for a guy that works with my DH.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 22, 2015, 10:57:02 am
That's lousy Katj. We had a car run today, up into the hills. Of course the old dear boiled going up the hill, but DH backed off the engine advance/retard lever and it went fine. And no I have no idea, it is a lever on the steering wheel with a couple of others.

Troupie that is going to keep you out of mischief.
The first photo is some of the cars at a place we visited. The second is a photo of a beautiful red Mercedes 1980’s vintage at the second place we visited.

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Post by: judydawn on November 22, 2015, 11:16:25 am
It's so nice of you to make the quilts etc for different organisations Katj, especially at this time of year when we have so many other things to do.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 22, 2015, 03:29:52 pm
Great photos Cookie 8)
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Post by: obbie on November 22, 2015, 10:44:15 pm
Great cars Cookie. :)
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Post by: judydawn on November 22, 2015, 11:36:23 pm
 Love the car pics cookie, vintage cars always turn my head when I see them on the road.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 23, 2015, 03:21:13 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 22, 2015, 11:36:23 pm
Love the car pics cookie, vintage cars always turn my head when I see them on the road.

Me too. 😄😄😄
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Post by: thermilover on November 23, 2015, 10:49:03 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on November 23, 2015, 03:21:13 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 22, 2015, 11:36:23 pm
Love the car pics cookie, vintage cars always turn my head when I see them on the road.

Me too. 😄😄😄


Me three :D I lovee vintage cars!!!
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Post by: troupie on November 24, 2015, 03:15:16 am
Me four; does that mean a lotto win for us. I suppose I would have to buy a ticket first.
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Post by: judydawn on November 24, 2015, 04:10:12 am
Took Mum to have her pacemaker checked, caught up with SIL at Morpeth, bought my tins at Cheap as Chips for biscuits and now sitting in the movies, The Dressmaker about to start.
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Post by: djinni373 on November 24, 2015, 05:47:58 am
We had an interesting and expensive day. DS18 had to go to a plastic surgeon to have an injury checked to see if surgery is needed. OMG  :o :o :o The waiting room was like the lobby at a posh hotel and we won't talk about the bill  :'( :'( :'(
Afterwards I went and bought myself a new stone coloured band for my iWatch to cheer myself up
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Post by: cookie1 on November 24, 2015, 08:14:48 am
After that retail therapy would be needed. I hope DS is ok.

We went to see a friend today who has Motor Neurone disease today. That is the pits. He and his wife as just so brave. Makes you think twice about the measly sore toe you have.
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Post by: mcmich on November 24, 2015, 08:25:34 am
Quote from: djinni373 on November 24, 2015, 05:47:58 am
We had an interesting and expensive day. DS18 had to go to a plastic surgeon to have an injury checked to see if surgery is needed. OMG  :o :o :o The waiting room was like the lobby at a posh hotel and we won't talk about the bill  :'( :'( :'(
Afterwards I went and bought myself a new stone coloured band for my iWatch to cheer myself up

Hope your son is a okay Djinni

I spent the day at JHH (our public hospital) mum doesn't have private cover and she has been on the waiting list for 11 months. Seems all went well. I have a boot load of her stuff - apparently staying for a week. Looks like she is moving in.  ???
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Post by: Katj on November 24, 2015, 10:44:30 am
Hope your son is ok Djinni.
Cookie I lost a dear friend to MN 2 years ago. It is such a cruel disease.
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Post by: djinni373 on November 24, 2015, 12:17:14 pm
Thanks girls. DS is young and fit and will heal in time and hopefully won't require surgery.

Quote from: cookie1 on November 24, 2015, 08:14:48 am
We went to see a friend today who has Motor Neurone disease today. That is the pits. He and his wife as just so brave. Makes you think twice about the measly sore toe you have.

So true Cookie. It's easy to get caught up in day to day stuff until you remember the hardships that others face.  My heart goes out to those who bravely face things like MN every day.

Best wishes to your mum mcmich. Hope she is back to tip-top condition very soon.
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Post by: obbie on November 24, 2015, 08:02:46 pm
so true Djinni. we should be grateful we are still here.
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Post by: spersephone on November 25, 2015, 03:18:38 am
Very true. But conversely, we should embrace the time we have. I've been applying for jobs and doing professional development today, hoping to get my career started soon.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 25, 2015, 06:38:08 am
Good luck Sarah. My nephew graduated with his Masters in Architecture in July and is having trouble finding a position.
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Post by: troupie on November 25, 2015, 08:38:18 am
I have been tearing around the place looking for Christmas presents; I forgot one shop had moved and then had to go back later on. I looked everywhere for nice tins for biscuits but everything was plastic.
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Post by: Katj on November 25, 2015, 11:11:41 am
Troupie, I got some nice ones at Textile Traders, I think they have 50 o/o off tins at the moment.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 25, 2015, 06:36:58 pm
Quote from: troupie on November 25, 2015, 08:38:18 am
I have been tearing around the place looking for Christmas presents; I forgot one shop had moved and then had to go back later on. I looked everywhere for nice tins for biscuits but everything was plastic.
Ikea also has tins.  Not a great selection, but nonetheless they do have them (or they did last time I looked).
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Post by: troupie on November 26, 2015, 03:44:33 am
Thanks for the help; will try Textile Traders when DH comes back from having his turn with the car (its mostly my turn).

I am embroidering MERRY CHRISTMAS on the back of my little quilts for the hospital at the moment. Didn't want to leave the machine in case the thread broke so here I am with a cuppa.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 26, 2015, 04:20:34 am
Just spent 2 hours in the garden and the chooks also had a nice play outside their cage. I can only let them out when I am near by as there are foxes around and we are on their circuit.
Will do a little cooking now. Small pasties and small egg and bacon tarts. Inspired by Astarra.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 26, 2015, 07:45:14 am
Troupie your quilts are going to be really beautiful and appreciated.

Chookie I had a chuckle at you being on guard duty with the chooks.
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Post by: Katj on November 26, 2015, 07:59:49 am
Well done on your quilts Troupie.
I laughed too Chookie reading how you guard the chooks, kind of like the meekat at the zoo. One is always sitting in a high spot looking out for Hawks or other predators.
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Post by: mcmich on November 26, 2015, 08:32:09 am
Mum couldn't come home from hospital today. She shed a few tears. Hopefully tomorrow. Other than having us kids she has never been in hospital - I'm 55 so that's the last time she was hospitalised.
That generation is so resilient. She apologised and said if that's the worst that happens to her she has a blessed life.
I hope I always have her outlook on life.
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Post by: judydawn on November 26, 2015, 08:47:48 am
Gosh, she's done well Michele.  I hope everything is OK with her.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 26, 2015, 11:47:47 am
Your poor Mum Mich. It would be so hard if you had your heart set on going home. Keep up the big hugs for her.
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Post by: judydawn on November 27, 2015, 06:53:20 am
A nice pre-Christmas catch up with Karen, Sue, Kerry and Katie for lunch at the Wakefield Hotel today. Lovely to see you all again, sorry no-one reminded me to take a photo!
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Post by: Katiej on November 27, 2015, 08:36:12 am
I hope your Mum is allowed home from hospital soon Mich.

We did have a lovely lunch and catch up today.  How did we forget the photo?
It was a bit interesting after we left - in my car with Judy and Kerry and I couldn't find the car park ticket.  I had it downstairs when we paid for the parking, but when we got to the car it went missing  :-))  Lucky Judy eventually found it and we were able to get out the car park.  Never done anything like that before and I felt like a right dill!
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Post by: cookie1 on November 27, 2015, 08:43:08 am
It's not really the place you would want to spend a night.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 27, 2015, 08:13:46 pm
Katie, I had to smile at you misplacing the ticket.  Ral had trouble getting our car out of the car park when at FF. they wanted him to pay over a hundred dollars for an over night stay. He rang the company and they fixed the problem.
Glad you girls had a nice lunch and get together.
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Post by: judydawn on November 27, 2015, 10:55:29 pm
Wow, they really try to screw you don't they! 
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Post by: troupie on November 28, 2015, 02:01:41 pm
Been helping to make Santa Sacks for a local organisation who helps people in need. A fun day but still got plenty of sewing done and using up my stash of Christmas fabric.
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Post by: judydawn on November 28, 2015, 11:03:19 pm
I bet Santa loves having you on his team troupie!! 
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Post by: mcmich on November 29, 2015, 05:53:31 am
You are so clever Troupie with your sewing and knitting. Very generous with your time too wasn't it just a few weeks ago you were knitting for the local hospital?  :-*
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Post by: jo_nz on November 29, 2015, 08:19:01 pm
We've been off at the caravan for the weekend - first time in months, as I can now hobble to the bathrooms with just one crutch.  So today's task is catching up with washing and sorting all the stuff we brought back.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 29, 2015, 09:56:47 pm
Quote from: jo_nz on November 29, 2015, 08:19:01 pm
We've been off at the caravan for the weekend - first time in months, as I can now hobble to the bathrooms with just one crutch.  So today's task is catching up with washing and sorting all the stuff we brought back.
Can't keep a good woman down.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 29, 2015, 10:24:32 pm
Good to hear you are managing better now Jo, just in time for the Christmas rush.
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Post by: mcmich on November 29, 2015, 11:03:55 pm
Glad your on the mend Jo.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 30, 2015, 03:56:48 am
I'm pleased that you were able to have a break in the van Jo. Hang in there.
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Post by: mcmich on November 30, 2015, 07:07:29 am
Mum and I went to the Toronto Library's, Vintage Christmas Craft Day. We met some lovely ladies, had a nice morning tea and came away with a few Christmas crafts.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 30, 2015, 07:13:22 am
Went to Costco with my kids from Melbourne, love that place!   Now visiting Geoff and Mum then meeting the kids for dinner with SIL's family shortly. DD will come home with me for the night and SIL will stay with his Mum.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 30, 2015, 07:25:31 am
Everyone has had a busy day.
Lovely to hear you are on the mend Jo.
Great to here you had an outing with your Mum Michele after her stay in hospital.
Enjoy your dinner with your family Judy.

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Post by: spersephone on November 30, 2015, 11:36:23 am
Applying for jobs, took my daughter to the doctor. Took a phone call from someone who will come and look at my little Getz tomorrow, that I've had for sale for a while. So I will be giving her a wash tomorrow in preparation.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 30, 2015, 12:57:52 pm
Good luck with the sale Sarah.
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Post by: troupie on November 30, 2015, 01:01:56 pm
Sounds like everyone had a good day; I would have loved the vintage Christmas craft.
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Post by: Katj on November 30, 2015, 01:31:18 pm
DH had a day off, so we went out to lunch, ate too much and didn't want any dinner. Nice relaxing day, probably the last before Christmas.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 30, 2015, 05:45:27 pm
We had our boiling water/ hot water system installed today.It's fantastic. :)
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Post by: mcmich on November 30, 2015, 07:44:18 pm
Hope it's the car for them Sarah.

Troupie, you have enjoyed the craft morning, some beautiful things, the librarians at Toronto are very clever.

Lucky you CC, I would like to have a boiling/iced water system.
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Post by: jo_nz on November 30, 2015, 07:51:40 pm
Yay, CC! They really are good! We are so enjoying not having the jug on the bench, and not having to wait for the jug to boil (and then going off to do something while its heating, then forgetting and coming back when it's too cold and having to boil again...)
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Post by: achookwoman on November 30, 2015, 09:46:07 pm
CC and Jo, that looks very good.  Might have to consider one for new home.
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Post by: judydawn on November 30, 2015, 09:50:03 pm
Looks good Denise, does it only heat the water as you use it ?
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Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2015, 12:51:18 am
MMmMM. It does look a brilliant idea. DH is forever boiling the kettle and going away. It would probably be cheaper in the long run for us.
Did you need to make many adaptions to put it in?  Electricity and plumbing wise.
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Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2015, 05:24:06 am
Spent a few hours with Geoff and Mum on her 93rd birthday, don't know how tired she is after 8 visitors but I could do with a nana nap right now. I handed DD1 over to DD2 from there, I just wanted to come home and veg out.  A whirlwind trip by DD & SIL but it will take me a week to get over it LOL. DD1 with Mum, I should have taken another photo when DD2 arrived.
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Post by: mab19 on December 01, 2015, 05:32:27 am
That's a lovely photo of your DD and mum Judy.

Cleaned the oven this morning yuk, I hate this job.  Then this afternoon I wrapped some Chrissy presents. 
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Post by: JulieO on December 01, 2015, 06:02:13 am
Your DD is lovely Judy and your mum looks really good for her age.  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on December 01, 2015, 06:13:12 am
Judy, lovely photo.  Well worth keeping.  I can imagine how whacked you are feeling.
Today, serviced Roomba. Fed chooks,( they are on a new type of food and eat less, still lay and less poo) watered garden, cooked stir fry for lunch, made fish cakes for Dinner. Tried to work out why our WiFi isn't working , received a scam on my iPad,
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Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2015, 07:05:39 am
You seem to have covered lots of things there Chookie.

DH was out this morning and I ended up doing very little. I fooled around on the internet for a while and did some basic housework. This afternoon we popped down to the local Spud Shed for some fruit/Vegies, yoghurt and milk. It's worth the trip alone for the yoghurt. I often make my own but DH and DD prefer the flavoured versions.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 01, 2015, 07:16:10 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 30, 2015, 09:50:03 pm
Looks good Denise, does it only heat the water as you use it ?
Yep Judy it heats the water as you use it.
A lovely photo of your Mum and DD1.

 
Quote from: cookie1 on December 01, 2015, 12:51:18 am
MMmMM. It does look a brilliant idea. DH is forever boiling the kettle and going away. It would probably be cheaper in the long run for us.
Did you need to make many adaptions to put it in?  Electricity and plumbing wise.
DH put in an extra electrical plug but all plumbing work and installation was done by the company,It does need regular maintenance,some DH can do but the major service needs to be done by the supplier.It didn't take much time to install either.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2015, 07:54:46 am
Thanks. I will check it out.
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Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2015, 08:04:14 am
Thanks girl, I think DD has her Nana's genes - she'll be 50 next year.
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Post by: spersephone on December 01, 2015, 12:10:59 pm
He really liked my car, I'm taking it to his mechanic tomorrow to check over before he decides. Funny thing is that it turns out he knows my mum and stepfather, and his daughter is friends with my stepsister. He's looking for a car for his daughter. I also have someone else wanting to look at it on Thursday depending on the outcome. It's been for sale for almost three months, but every time I give her a drive I remember what a wonderful car it is, and think people are mad not to jump on it, but being a manual, she's not in demand. It will happen.
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 01, 2015, 01:00:04 pm
Denise I have seen those in use in some schools instead of them having an urn. They work really well.

Got back from Perth today after a week of madness running around for DD's wedding. The day went wonderfully but I am glad that it is finally finished. Just some unpacking and figuring out what to do with all of the furniture and other accoutrements we acquired for the ceremony and reception.

 I had to replace the kitchen tap when I got home it blew a gasket while we were away, luckily our neighbor was here feeding animals at the time so there was no damage.

 
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Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2015, 01:49:08 pm
Good luck with the car sale Sarah, I guess most people are looking for an automatic these days but hopefully one of these people will buy it.  It's a small world, it's amazing who knows who!

Good to hear DD's wedding went off well Den.  One down, one to go?

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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 01, 2015, 03:50:09 pm
It's great that you now have two prospective buyers for your car Sarah. :)

Fantastic news that your DD wedding went well Den. :)
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Post by: mcmich on December 01, 2015, 07:46:01 pm
Lovely photo Judy.

DD - nice to hear from you and glad the wedding went well.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 02, 2015, 12:49:36 am
Weddings can be exhausting DD. And you don't even get to go on the honeymoon for a rest.

Good luck with the car Sarah. I only ever drive a manual. However when I bought this car in April the salesman was very surprised that I wanted a manual.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 02, 2015, 02:25:14 am
DD, glad all went well for the wedding. Always a bit of a strain.
Sarah, good news about the car. Young people don't mind changing gears, I think? When I was young ;D, I had a sports car and had to double de clutch when I changed gears. I thought I was very clever.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 02, 2015, 03:53:53 am
Chookie you would be able to drive our vintage cars. You have to double de clutch for them.  ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 02, 2015, 04:01:04 am
This morning I went for my 6 monthly check. No nasties to be removed, just umpteen liquid nitrogen burn offs.
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Post by: judydawn on December 02, 2015, 04:20:12 am
Good news again cookie.

I've been shopping today and bought quite a few Christmas and birthday presents. Off to our neighbour's coffee catch up now.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 02, 2015, 04:21:43 am
Good news Cookie.
We have had the roof plumber here today to clean all the leaves and twigs off the roof. We were one of his first clients when he started out and such a nice young man. He and his mate enjoyed Chocolate chip cookies and the Macadamia and Cheese biscuits, as well as Rals Coffee for morning tea.
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Post by: mcmich on December 02, 2015, 04:33:20 am
There must be tradesmen lining up at your door to work for you Chookie. You do spoil them. Always good to keep the workers happy.  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on December 02, 2015, 07:07:08 am
Michele, it is nice to see them enjoy what I have cooked.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 02, 2015, 08:38:08 am
Lucky tradies acw
I've been busy Christmas shopping before the kids finish school in between phototherapy sessions 3 times a week for my hands but I'm finding there's not enough hours in the day
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Post by: cookie1 on December 02, 2015, 08:50:56 am
What will the phototherapy do Suzanne?
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Post by: mcmich on December 02, 2015, 09:19:07 am
Quote from: achookwoman on December 02, 2015, 07:07:08 am
Michele, it is nice to see them enjoy what I have cooked.

I'm sure they are going t-a-p t-a-p t-a-p. so they can enjoy morning and afternoon tea. You are wonderful Chookie.  ;D
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Post by: Katj on December 02, 2015, 09:23:05 am
I hope the Tradies do a good job Chookie.
I did grocery shopping then had a morning tea catchup with a former exercise group. Only exercise going on today was our jaws.
I then went hunting for something to wear to DH work Christmas do, but no luck, think I will make do with something I already have.
Good news on your skin check Cookie.
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 02, 2015, 02:11:22 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on December 02, 2015, 08:50:56 am
What will the phototherapy do Suzanne?
It's to help with inflammation, redness, broken skin and itchyness,it's been 5 weeks and probably another 3 to see results, better than long term steroids so I'm hoping it works
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 02, 2015, 02:13:19 pm
Quote from: judydawn on December 01, 2015, 01:49:08 pm
Good to hear DD's wedding went off well Den.  One down, one to go?

Not so sure about the second one Judy. She was engage but broke it off and there hasn't been anyone one on the scene since then, that was 18 months ago.

As long as she is happy that is all that matters.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 02, 2015, 06:24:31 pm
Had a hard day today working through new internet plan options for work - what a headache!!!  Anyway, I think I got it sorted but was totally stunned when the company I eventually settled on offered me 1000 Gb per month for $79.95!  I was going for 100 Gb for the same dollar amount.  I even get a free modem.

Staff Xmas get together in the evening, which was very nice.  My stomach is now in recovery mode from all the food I ate.
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Post by: judydawn on December 02, 2015, 11:08:07 pm
Quote from: Katj on December 02, 2015, 09:23:05 am
I did grocery shopping then had a morning tea catchup with a former exercise group. Only exercise going on today was our jaws.

That's the best type of exercise Katj, especially if there's lots of laughing.

Quote from: Delightful Den on December 02, 2015, 02:13:19 pm
As long as she is happy that is all that matters.

Too true Den.

Good luck with that treatment suzanne, something else I've never heard of.

Marina, I can imagine your surprise at your provider's offer. 
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Post by: mab19 on December 02, 2015, 11:31:15 pm
Good morning all

Everyone has been very busy lately including me :) :).  Yesterday I did some Christmas shopping, only have 2 gifts to buy now.  I finished cleaning the rest of the stove, it now sparkles.  Made a batch of miracle cleaner and then cleaned all my benches and washed the floors.  I'm expecting visitors today so I will be able to relax a bit.

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Post by: cookie1 on December 02, 2015, 11:57:31 pm
Quote from: *suzanne* on December 02, 2015, 02:11:22 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on December 02, 2015, 08:50:56 am
What will the phototherapy do Suzanne?
It's to help with inflammation, redness, broken skin and itchyness,it's been 5 weeks and probably another 3 to see results, better than long term steroids so I'm hoping it works

Thanks Suzanne. It sounds helpful. I have horrid hands and arms but it is due to sun exposure many years ago. I hope it works well for you.

Everyone has been so very busy. I'm going with DH this morning as he is going on the roof of his Mum's house to fix the air con. It isn't as steep as ours but he still needs a body guard. He even agreed!!!!
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Post by: judydawn on December 03, 2015, 12:14:47 am
 Oh do be careful Mr cookie!
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Post by: *suzanne* on December 03, 2015, 12:17:32 am
Quote from: judydawn on December 03, 2015, 12:14:47 am
Oh do be careful Mr cookie!
Yes do be careful Mr Cookie!
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Post by: Katj on December 03, 2015, 12:33:38 am
Makes me nervous Cookie, hearing that DH is going up in the roof, will be happy to see you here in the forum later when the job is complete.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 03, 2015, 12:38:01 am
Quote from: Katj on December 03, 2015, 12:33:38 am
Makes me nervous Cookie, hearing that DH is going up in the roof, will be happy to see you here in the forum later when the job is complete.
. Me too.
At least everyone is making progress.  We are stuck in traffic heading for Melbourne.  We have moved about 1 k in 60 minutes. I have a medical appointment but have rung to say I will be late.
The good news is that I have time to read the Forum.  Ral is entertained by some of the comments. 
The plumbers who came yesterday refused to charge full price for work done and travel time.  They can't afford to do this so we forced some money on them.
Often I give trades morning tea or lunch and they include the time they eat and drink in the price. I know why this happens, it is because the Boss wants them to account for every minute. Anyhow they always do a good job.
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Post by: mab19 on December 03, 2015, 03:27:49 am
Cookie, my DIL works in ED at our local hospital is always telling DH that anyone over 65 should not be up a ladder.  She sees the result of too many accidents by older folk.

I always feed the tradies as well Chookie and they never say no :)  When we extended our old house the builder reduced our bill by several hundred dollars and said he put on several kgs as well. :) :)
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Post by: spersephone on December 03, 2015, 04:03:22 am
Sold my lovely car today. I got less than I wanted, but when I think about, with the refund on my unused insurance and not having to buy another roadworthy certificate next week, it's close to my hoped for amount, so I'm happy!

Now I can just relax and enjoy my beautiful new car without the guilt that came from seeing my lovely Getz in the driveway, not being used.
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Post by: judydawn on December 03, 2015, 04:43:12 am
That's great Sarah, enjoy your new car and hope that the new owner enjoys your much loved Getz as much as you did.
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Post by: troupie on December 03, 2015, 04:49:23 am
Trying to finish some Christmas sewing but I am one of those people who get side tracked pretty often so things are going slow.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 03, 2015, 05:12:34 am
Home safely. My nephew was there to help watch over DH. Margaret your DIL is so correct, I just wish I could knock it into his head. A good friend came off a ladder several months ago and was out of action for 3 months or so. He just won't listen. 😁😁😁😁😁😁

Chookie I hope you have managed to get through the traffic. Great news about your Getz Sarah. What sort of car is your new one? 
Your tradies sound lovely Chookie. We always feed ours. It's the least we can do. When our solar panels went in several years ago, I fed them and DH took them for a ride in the old car. They eventually said they had to go as they were late for their next job.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 03, 2015, 06:33:25 am
Well done Sarah.
Cookie, glad DH is home safe.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 03, 2015, 07:32:54 am
Great news that you sold your car Sarah :)

Glad you made your appointment Chookie.You have a wonderful relationship with your tradespeople. :)

My DH is the same Cookie.Never seems to listen to my concerns when he's up a ladder or doing stuff on the roof. :-))
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Post by: spersephone on December 03, 2015, 09:30:05 am
My new car is a base model Qashqai, in RED!

It's beautiful, but it unfortunately shows dust and dirt more than my lilac blue Getz did! My girls are 7 and 8 and I wanted a bigger car, but not too big. It's very beautiful.

Here are my two lovelies. The Getz is ten and a half years old.(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/03/55030f47838acccee0d973020dca4815.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/03/7ef3912cc00b41f9b44e5884a608ada6.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on December 03, 2015, 10:28:38 am
 Very nice Sarah.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 03, 2015, 11:29:05 am
Love the red one. It nearly matches my red terror.
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Post by: Katj on December 03, 2015, 11:58:59 am
Lovely car Sarah.
Cookie, good to hear your DH's job on the roof is over with and he's safe.
I had 3 yo  darling GD today. Such a cutie and knows so much! She's dead to the world now, I will take her home in the morning and then go Christmas shopping with DD, SIL will be babysitting.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 03, 2015, 01:00:44 pm
Nice cars Sarah :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 03, 2015, 06:15:42 pm
The highlight of my day today was a shiatsu treatment.  I've had such a sore neck and shoulders recently that I was desperate to get in and have some work done on them.  I've booked another two appointments before Xmas ... bliss!
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Post by: mcmich on December 03, 2015, 07:46:00 pm
Good that you sold your car Sarah and the new one looks very smart.

Glad your DH is home Cookie. DH's do scary things sometimes.
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Post by: spersephone on December 03, 2015, 08:34:04 pm
Shiatsu sounds wonderful.
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Post by: judydawn on December 03, 2015, 10:07:44 pm
A nice Christmas present for yourself Marina.
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Post by: mcmich on December 04, 2015, 03:11:35 am
Look what arrived at my place today  ;D

DD arranged for DS and my 3 stepdaughters to get together and buy this for me. As we aren't exchanging gifts this Christmas it is a "we love you present".
I'm very touched, it was so thoughtful of them (especially DD who initiated the plan).
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Post by: mcmich on December 04, 2015, 04:56:18 am
Now, I just have to make sure I use it.  :-))
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Post by: mab19 on December 04, 2015, 05:00:14 am
Lovely present mcmich.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 04, 2015, 07:09:02 am
A very thoughtful loving gift Michele. :)
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Post by: JulieO on December 04, 2015, 07:25:52 am
What a wonderful, thoughtful gift mcmich.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 04, 2015, 10:43:29 am
It was a lovely thing to do Michele, enjoy your new book and the love of your children.
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Post by: troupie on December 04, 2015, 10:47:14 am
Nice present; do the recipes look good Mcmich.
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Post by: spersephone on December 04, 2015, 11:49:26 am
I took my daughter out to Eureka Skydeck with her Joey scouts group, we got home just before 10pm!
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Post by: spersephone on December 04, 2015, 11:50:13 am
(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12/04/7e9298964033f8f611f18c52a0c9e38d.jpg)
This is Katie up on top of the world with an ice cream.
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Post by: judydawn on December 04, 2015, 11:57:54 am
Hello Katie. It sounds as if you had a great day.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 04, 2015, 04:11:45 pm
Nice to meet you Katie :)
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Post by: mcmich on December 05, 2015, 05:41:36 am
Hello Katie  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 05, 2015, 07:05:42 am
I'm sure you slept in this morning Katie.

Mich, that is so lovely.
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Post by: Katj on December 05, 2015, 08:51:16 am
Katie, I hope your Joey group had fun today, what a great place!
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Post by: achookwoman on December 05, 2015, 10:45:57 am
Michele, you ARE a lucky.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2015, 12:18:30 am
It's just after 8 am here and I've just noticed the overnight minimum in Adelaide. You poor things, you must have cooked overnight. I hope you had air conditioners, fans or wet towels over you.
Take care and I've tried to send our cool weather over.
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Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2015, 12:27:13 am
Just a fan here cookie, I never leave the a/c ln overnight. 
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Post by: mab19 on December 07, 2015, 02:51:05 am
Some shopping this morning and very nearly got blown away.  Shortened two pair of trousers for a friends husband, then did the ironing.
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Post by: spersephone on December 07, 2015, 03:32:32 am
Had another job interview today, might have been successful this time, so fingers crossed!
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Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2015, 04:28:43 am
Fingers crossed for you Sarah.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2015, 06:01:51 am
I hope you are successful Sarah.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 07, 2015, 07:26:32 am
Good luck Sarah.
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Post by: spersephone on December 07, 2015, 10:19:33 am
Thank you!
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Post by: achookwoman on December 07, 2015, 10:36:39 am
Good luck, Sarah. Quite nerve wracking going for interviews.
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Post by: mcmich on December 09, 2015, 03:17:22 am
We have a very large and messy tree quite close to the house. I've been taking it down with a handsaw. Nearly there.
I've got a stump grinder coming to give me quote on getting rid of the stump. Wish I'd taken a photo of it before I started.
The chainsaw would have been quicker but DH didn't want me using it while he wasn't there.
It's gone well except when one branch landed on the roof - a dickens of a job getting it off.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 09, 2015, 07:13:52 am
Well done Michele.That's some effort to get that job done.Do you keep the wood?
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Post by: judydawn on December 09, 2015, 07:27:13 am
What a handymanlady you are Michele, a big job you've done there.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 09, 2015, 08:33:03 am
Congratulations Mich. It's looks as though it was quite a big job.

I went out to lunch today with Katj, Troupie, and Jeninwa, who brought along a sort of surprise guest. She was even better than Santa. It was Tenina. Thanks for taking the time from your incredible schedule Tenina and thanks for bringing her along Jeninwa. It was lovely to see you again Tenina.
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Post by: troupie on December 09, 2015, 10:07:24 am
Good choice of Caffe Cookie and what a lovely surprise to have Tenina join us especially with her busy schedule. I hope she enjoyed her short time of relaxing and enjoying a lovely meal. Thanks again for organising it.
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Post by: judydawn on December 09, 2015, 10:24:49 am
What a lovely surprise girls, good one Tenina!
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Post by: cookie1 on December 09, 2015, 11:01:33 am
It was a pleasure Troupie.
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Post by: Katj on December 09, 2015, 11:34:17 am
Ditto girls. Great to spend time with some of the Perth gals, and meeting Tenina today was a lovely surprise.
Great company, great venue and lovely food.
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Post by: jeninwa on December 09, 2015, 11:53:26 am
It was a lovely get together today, thanks for organising cookie.
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Post by: troupie on December 09, 2015, 12:08:48 pm
Thanks again for the sourdough Cookie; cant wait to get it on the way again and have some real bread.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 09, 2015, 01:50:40 pm
What a fabulous surprise having Tenina join you for the lunch girls. :)
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Post by: spersephone on December 10, 2015, 07:51:24 am
Wow! And you didn't have to win a competition! I've been out and about with my parents today, shopping. I'm going on a short cruise tomorrow with my mum, and I have to leave supplies for my husband. I'm only going for two nights, but it's a big drama.
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Post by: judydawn on December 10, 2015, 08:35:55 am
Glad you aren't going away for a week then Sarah!  Enjoy your cruise.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 10, 2015, 11:14:50 am
How lovely Sarah. I'm sure you will both enjoy it.
We went up into the hills for a coffee with friends today. We hadn't been to this place before. It is a house set back from the road, set in 25 acres of natural bush land. They have bits of metallic sculpture everywhere. They do meals as well as coffee. Of course morning coffee lasted until well past lunch time.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 10, 2015, 11:19:16 am
It sounds a lovely place cookie, it's nice to go somewhere different.
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Post by: mcmich on December 10, 2015, 11:38:24 am
Sounds like a lovely setting Cookie.

I 'm not long home from work, I should go to bed as I have to front up again tomorrow at 0600hrs  :o Luckily I get by on very little sleep.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 10, 2015, 04:02:25 pm
Enjoy your cruise Sarah.

Your morning coffee venue sounds idyllic Cookie 8)

I've been to a funeral today to say goodbye to a dear friend who did upholstery with my group.A lovely service and lovely to meet her family.
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Post by: mab19 on December 10, 2015, 10:32:40 pm
The morning coffee venue sounds lovely Cookie.

Enjoy your cruise Sarah.

I'm going out to lunch today with a friend.
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Post by: Bedlam on December 12, 2015, 07:12:49 am
Sounds beautiful Cookie.
Enjoy your cruise Sarah.
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Post by: Katj on December 12, 2015, 10:44:52 pm
We have had 2 nights out in a row, most unlike us, and the Street party this afternoon.
It doesn't take long for me to feel affected by eating too much, too late and food we are not used to.
DH & I must get out into the garden this morning for a good tidy up. Not looking forward to it at all!
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Post by: mab19 on December 13, 2015, 01:10:46 am
We are going to an ozzie bbq today.  A friend is celebrating the 50th anniversary of her arrival in Ausralia..
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Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2015, 01:15:59 am
And what better way to celebrate it, have a great time Margaret.
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Post by: mcmich on December 13, 2015, 05:55:03 am
What a wonderful way to celebrate, have a lovely day mab.  :)

DH and I went out for lunch and then went to see The Dressmaker. It was a good movie and we both enjoyed it.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2015, 06:21:17 am
We went back to our old neighbourhood for a Christmas catch up. They all visit one year and we go over there the next. It's lovely. Sadly a couple have gone to heaven since we lived there.
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Post by: jeninwa on December 13, 2015, 07:51:57 am
I enjoyed The Dressmaker it's a good movie, I was given free tickets to see a early screening of The Suffragettes movie last Tuesday night I think it the best movie I have seen this year.
Nice to catch up with old neighbours, cookie ours are in a different state so it's a Christmas card and letter. I've just been Christmas shopping, sitting down having a well earned rest.
3 more days at work and I'm on holidays for 6 weeks. So looking forward to the break.
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Post by: astarra on December 14, 2015, 10:14:47 am
Looked after sick girls, house work, cooking - now helping DH do up the bathroom!!
Just another day!!!!  ;)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 14, 2015, 04:27:54 pm
It sounds like an exhausting day to me astarra. :o.

I made a trip to IKEA today with DS.He needed to return an item and I went along too.I thought I didn't need anything but things kept jumping into my trolley. :D Then right next door was a huge supermarket.We both did some shopping in there as well :-)) I bought a huge piece of Parmesan cheese,a piece of Stilton and a Brie wheel for Christmas that were on offer.The Brie needs to ripen ;)
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Post by: mcmich on December 14, 2015, 08:15:19 pm
I can imagine how things just kept jumping into your basket CC, I love Ikea.

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Post by: judydawn on December 14, 2015, 10:23:01 pm
Sounds like it was fun Denise. 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2015, 02:29:53 am
You need to be careful of some baskets and trolleys. They seem to attract all sorts of things. Some weeks you have an unfriendly one and they don't seem to attract nearly as much. 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄


I took my car in for its first proper service this morning. They will phone me when it's ready. DH picked me up and we went down to the Spud Shed early. I had a naughty trolley and things like trays of mangoes ($10) jumped it and kilos of cherries again.
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Post by: Bedlam on December 15, 2015, 03:00:25 am
In future I will check that I pick a trolley on the nice list instead of the naughty.  Although of late it's a naughty iPad !
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Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2015, 03:46:49 am
ROFL.   DH has that problem more than me.
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2015, 10:59:16 pm
Yesterday I went to a council funded Christmas concert and morning tea, back to the nursing home to spend time with DH & Mum before taking her to her 6 monthly GP check-up at 2pm. At 3 pm whilst back at the nursing home, I received a phone call, would you like to go to the Elton John concert tonight!  Why not, I haven't been to the Entertainment Centre for years.  Elton and his band entertained us for 2.5 hours without a break, not bad considering their age.  Fantastic energy, loud, amazing light show and for the last hour he and his appreciative audience really rocked.
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Post by: mcmich on December 15, 2015, 11:09:41 pm
Sounds like you had a great time Judy.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2015, 01:11:53 am
Judy how exciting for you. I would have loved it.

Tonight DD and I are going to see Hugh Jackman. When she left she suggested I have a Nanna nap this afternoon.  ;D ;D how things change, it used to be me telling her that.  ;D ;D
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Post by: Katj on December 16, 2015, 01:47:43 am
Judy, what a great end to a busy day, I get you slept well.
Enjoy your show with DD Cookie.
We had a few late nights out in a row over last weekend, took a few early nights to catch up. I don't seem to have time for nana naps lately, even though I love a good 20 min power nap.
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Post by: mcmich on December 16, 2015, 05:09:06 am
Enjoy the show Cookie.

Took mum shopping after the stump fellow left. Now to buy turf to fix up the big bare patch.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 16, 2015, 07:28:07 am
What a fabulous end to your busy day Judy.

Have a good time tonight with DD Cookie.
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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2015, 07:41:16 am
Those who've seen Hugh Jackman in Adelaide really enjoyed his show cookie, have fun tonight.
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Post by: mcmich on December 16, 2015, 08:00:47 am
Took mum shopping today and when we returned to the retirement village Aunty Joan was on the door step. She is 93 and just an amazing, cheerful and most beautiful person. When I visit mum, I take meals for all the "aunties" (mum's cousins and just people she has become friends with).
Aunty Joan gave me the 5th Revive Cafe Cookbook. Very thoughtful.
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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2015, 09:04:39 am
How lovely Michele and that book would be right up your alley.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 16, 2015, 09:41:13 am
Just catching up.
Michele that was a great effort with the tree.  You also are appreciated for the home cooking you share.
Judy, I have been thinking of you today and your jobs in the heat.will try and post a photo to cool you off.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 16, 2015, 09:42:56 am
This above is a photo of the GC in the snow fields in Canada.
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Post by: Katj on December 16, 2015, 10:14:54 am
A lovely thing you do Michelle, your book looks interesting!
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Post by: spersephone on December 16, 2015, 11:12:30 am
I unfortunately suffered throughout the cruise, not sure whether I'm up for another. It was lovely, but there were also a lot of things not that great and they sent an email asking for feedback, so now I feel like a cow because I really went to town telling them all the things that could have been improved. I had a wonderful job interview the other day, but just missed out, however, they recommended I apply again if they offer another role, as they'd thought I was a good fit for them.
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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2015, 11:49:59 am
I'd swap places with your family right now Chookie, the snow looks so good.

What a shame you didn't enjoy certain aspects of your cruise Sarah, it wasn't the cruise where norovirus broke out and the seas became very rough for a short time was it - around New Zealand I think it was.
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Post by: spersephone on December 16, 2015, 11:50:43 am
No, it was meant to be Wilsons Promontory, but I never saw it!
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Post by: Bedlam on December 16, 2015, 12:10:33 pm
Wow Judy what a wonderful day for you.
I remember seeing Elton many moons ago, was lucky to have front row seats and even got handed a carnation! Think I was about 20! Those were the days.
Hope you enjoyed Hugh Cookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 16, 2015, 05:47:07 pm
I joined a couple of friends in a local shopping center where we were wrapping Christmas presents for Christmas Shoppers.A children's charity called CHAT were running the stall.Our majority of customers were men who were so relieved we were there to do their wrapping for them.LOL For our efforts they gave a donation to the charity.Some people were very generous.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 16, 2015, 08:21:43 pm
CC, that is a nice thing to do and very practical. I'll bet you did a fab job.
Yesterday I was shopping at a Coles Supermarket and had no idea where to find anything. The lady behind the deli section escorted me around the store to locate the things I needed. Wasn't that nice!!
Yesterday I cooked a loaf of bread in my new 3 litre SC. it takes 2 hours and I don't have to light the oven.
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Post by: obbie on December 16, 2015, 08:50:31 pm
Judy I saw Elton in Townsville about 10 years ago. he was great.
glad you liked it.
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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2015, 10:54:07 pm
A personal shopping assistant Chookie, how special was that.  Denise and Robyn, we were amazed at the energy he still has.

Denise, what a lovely thing to do and I imagine it was good fun wrapping and chatting to your customers. Did you have any tricky shapes to wrap?

Morpeth Christmas party today, they put on a lovely meal, Father Christmas comes and gives all of us a present, each resident is allowed one relative so I'm going as Mum's guest and Geoff's sister Robyn can go for the first time as Geoff's guest.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 17, 2015, 04:39:55 am
I'm sure you will have fun at the Christmas lunch Judy. Lovely book Mich.
Sarah how ghastly about the cruise. Don't feel guilty about your feedback, someone has to tell them. Good news re the job.
Chookie that snow picture looks fantastic.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 17, 2015, 04:45:22 am
Forgot to mention Hugh Jackman. Gosh that man is so talented. He was able to do a great dance routine as he sang. He said he lost at least a kilo at every performance. The show was so very professional. Something that isn't around as much anymore. Even DD admitted that is was more professional than Robbie Williams concert.
Hugh J's range of notes is extraordinary. I didn't like some of the songs he sang but was able to appreciate his singing them. He finished with Peter Allen's I Still Call Australia Home. Absolutely wonderful.
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Post by: judydawn on December 17, 2015, 05:11:39 am
What a great Christmas party Morpeth put on, we thoroughly enjoyed it and the concert afterwards.

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Post by: judydawn on December 17, 2015, 05:18:18 am
Our little group
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 17, 2015, 07:30:28 am
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A personal shopping assistant Chookie, how special was that.  Denise and Robyn, we were amazed at the energy he still has.

Denise, what a lovely thing to do and I imagine it was good fun wrapping and chatting to your customers. Did you have any tricky shapes to wrap?

Morpeth Christmas party today, they put on a lovely meal, Father Christmas comes and gives all of us a present, each resident is allowed one relative so I'm going as Mum's guest and Geoff's sister Robyn can go for the first time as Geoff's guest.

Lovely photos Judy 8)
We only had one awkward present to wrap Judy ,a huge Minion called Kevin LOL A Dad had bought it for his little girl.He had been chasing it for weeks hoping the local toy shops would have in stock and he was lucky that he tracked it down that day.
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Post by: Katj on December 17, 2015, 07:34:58 am
I've had a fairly quiet day, just shopping for odds and ends that I won't want to get next week.
Posted box to DS in Melbourne with gifts  including well packed Gingerbread men and Shortbread. 3y.o GS very excited this year.
I love to read about everyone's day. Such a diverse lot of things going on for everyone.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 17, 2015, 08:45:53 am
Judy what lovely photos. They will be to treasure.

How lovely that the Dad found the Minion for his DD. I did some food shopping this morning with DH. It wasn't too bad.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 17, 2015, 11:09:07 am
I only found out the other day what a Minion was!
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Post by: mcmich on December 17, 2015, 11:24:31 am
Sounds like you had a wonderful time at the concert Cookie.
What a great way to volunteer CC, that would be real fun.
You all look very festive Judy.
I'm just home from work, it was a good shift and I'm really enjoying the change to recovery but sorta miss the ward work.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 17, 2015, 08:36:56 pm
Judy thanks for the photos.  Looks like everyone is enjoying themselves. Try and keep out of the heat today.
Must look up what a Minion is.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 17, 2015, 08:44:02 pm
Here you are Chookie :)
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Post by: Bedlam on December 17, 2015, 10:16:55 pm
Do you know I still have trouble finding the reply button!
What a lovely thing to do CC, it would help you get in the Christmas spirit ( not that you would need it).
Hugh sounded wonderful Cookie.  Bet you needed a nana nap the next day ( speaking from my own experience here)
Morpeth party looked terrific and so did you Judy, must take after your mum. She looks amazing. Nice to see Geoff looking so happy, love his hat.
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Post by: judydawn on December 17, 2015, 11:50:55 pm
Thank you Denise. I bought that hat in Melbourne after the Hobartfest.  It's hardly been off his head since and he was never a hat person.  Just one of the personality changes that has happened since he had to go into care.
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Post by: spersephone on December 18, 2015, 12:57:11 am
Despicable Me 1 and 2 are really good movies, but the Minions movie is pretty bad, just an excuse to milk the franchise.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 18, 2015, 03:15:22 am
Thanks CC. Look rather cute.
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Post by: mcmich on December 18, 2015, 04:34:34 am
Some gardening today and housework. Not the most exciting day but it's nice to be able to relax in a clean house.
Tomorrow DH and I plan to have a big day in the garden and bring it up to scratch for Christmas lunch. 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 18, 2015, 04:39:15 am
Yes I did need a Nanna nap. We didn't get home until 11.30pm or so as we went by train. A long way past my normal bedtime.
Just listening to the lunchtime news and the heat that is occurring to the Far East of us. Take care folks.
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Post by: obbie on December 18, 2015, 09:50:33 pm
went to the specialist yesterday, apparently he says i am a  Miracle  that i am alive, :D :D :D :D after last years hospital. all good, and a clearance for 12 months.

my health is improving and my walking is paying off, here is to loosing a bit of weight in 2016..
 what more could I need. :) :) 
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Post by: mab19 on December 18, 2015, 11:19:10 pm
Good morning everyone. :)

Great news Robyn, so glad that everything is going well for you.  I have lost 9kg over the last few months but I'm struggling now that it is Christmas with all the good food etc.
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2015, 12:00:03 am
Great news Robyn, keep it up.
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Post by: obbie on December 19, 2015, 04:15:54 am
Mab, i have 10 kilos to loose am I am so motivated now after yesterdays visit. :) any tips, or which diet did you follow.

Thanks Judy..
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Post by: cookie1 on December 19, 2015, 06:06:17 am
Congratulations Robyn. You are obviously doing all the correct things.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 19, 2015, 07:31:18 am
Congratulations Robyn.Keep it up.
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 19, 2015, 09:38:49 am
Well done Robyn and good luck with the next step.
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Post by: Bedlam on December 19, 2015, 01:28:54 pm
Great news Robyn.  Have a look at the low carb diet, I've found I feel good when I cut out wheat and Sugar.
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Post by: Katj on December 19, 2015, 09:36:40 pm
Keep up the good work Robin, nothing is more important than your health.
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Post by: mab19 on December 19, 2015, 09:50:38 pm
Quote from: obbie on December 19, 2015, 04:15:54 am
Mab, i have 10 kilos to loose am I am so motivated now after yesterdays visit. :) any tips, or which diet did you follow.

Thanks Judy..

No special diet Robyn, just watch what I eat.  Reduced my bread intake, no potatoes, desserts or cake -  I do cheat sometimes ;D ;D ;D.   DD also lent me her excercise bike.  Still want to lose another 5kg.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 20, 2015, 08:12:00 am
Mab and Obbie you are both wonderful.  I don't seem to have any motivation and am desperately trying to hang on to the bit I have lost.
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Post by: jeninwa on December 20, 2015, 10:03:13 am
Keep up the good work Mab and Obbie, I'm the same as you chookie just can't find any motivation, I was doing so well before we went away in September, I think I left my motivation in noumena amongst the French pastries. I keep telling myself after xmas I'll get back on track.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 20, 2015, 12:56:37 pm
My thermomix ate my motivation. 😄😄😄😄😄😄
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 20, 2015, 01:15:39 pm
LOL
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Post by: achookwoman on December 20, 2015, 07:18:45 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on December 20, 2015, 12:56:37 pm
My thermomix ate my motivation. 😄😄😄😄😄😄
Good one Cookie.
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Post by: obbie on December 20, 2015, 08:01:10 pm
LOL Cookie :) :) :)

about to go for my walk..

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Post by: spersephone on December 20, 2015, 09:49:58 pm
Taking my children to see Hotel Transylvania 2 this morning.
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Post by: Katj on December 21, 2015, 01:29:28 am
Today I am making my final list of what salads I will be making over Christmas and making sure I have all ingredients on hand. I will shop for Fruit & Veg early Wednesday but have a list of odds & ends I need. I have GD for a sleepover Wednesday, I could have done without, but hey it's Christmas.
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Post by: troupie on December 21, 2015, 01:35:24 am
I am waiting for DH to get up so I can take him to the shops for some things he wants to buy. I am happy to do it while he is improving but he has to watch my parking because I am not good at that.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 21, 2015, 05:02:52 am
I had to go over to Garden City this morning. I managed top get a park very close, which was a fluke. I dropped Some SD starter in to Kezza. I have been promising to so for ages.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 21, 2015, 07:55:03 am
Have been out all day and have just picked about a kilo of raspberries. Will freeze them for jam.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 21, 2015, 11:30:28 am
I can't imagine kilo of raspberries Chookie. How lovely.

We had a couple of fires fairly near us today. One was a suburb away near where we used to live. The heli tankers had to fly over us back to base for fuel. I love looking at them. Then later this afternoon it seemed like one was on the roof and when I went to look there was a fire a couple of kms away. Watching the heli tanker and the water bombers was incredible. They are brilliant. I really take my hat off to them.
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Post by: jeninwa on December 21, 2015, 11:33:19 am
Yum fresh raspberries, I do miss then. A kilo over here would cost an arm and a leg. Enjoy them.
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Post by: mcmich on December 21, 2015, 01:22:15 pm
I bought 1 punnet of raspberries for $2.99 in Aldi today.
Another session in the garden today - nearly got the backyard up to scratch. Need to buy a couple of new pots and replant a few things that are in plastic pots. More success in the garden than the kitchen lately.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 21, 2015, 07:24:47 pm
I love raspberries.

I went to the hairdresser today.Amersham was busy but managed to find a parking spot in the car park,Lots of people shopping.Back on Wednesday to pick up the turkey I ordered.
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Post by: spersephone on December 21, 2015, 07:35:12 pm
I'll be beginning my bits and pieces for some hampers for Christmas Day. Lots of gingerbread to make, plus jam, Rocky Road, fudge and Tenina's cacao nib shortbread. I need to find nice little hamper boxes or baskets.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 22, 2015, 03:23:59 am
I went out early and bought my fruit and Vegies for Christmas. Tomorrow morning I will go out early and do my normal grocery shopping.
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Post by: mcmich on December 22, 2015, 07:11:48 am
Seems everyone is busy Christmas shopping and cooking. It has rained all day here and not let up at all. Put a bit of a damper on the gardening I was going to do. At least the new turf is getting a good water. Apparently we will be in for a wet Christmas day as well. At least the the temps will be nice and mild as well.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 22, 2015, 08:37:44 am
How lovely to have a wet Christmas Day. I don't remember too many of those. It beats heat and storms.
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Post by: judydawn on December 22, 2015, 09:26:14 am
Sounds good to me too.  We may have rain during the afternoon on Christmas day.  Our local shops were pretty quiet  today but tomorrow is seniors discount day so it's going to be very busy for the next 2 days. Hopefully I won't need to go anywhere near a shop.

How did your hamper goodie tasks go today Sarah?
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Post by: Kimmyh on December 22, 2015, 10:15:40 am
Love fresh raspberries.
Today the boys and I went to a farm and picked blueberries and strawberries. The car smells really nice now. Love summer fruits.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 22, 2015, 11:09:34 am
That sounds wonderful Kim.
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Post by: Katj on December 22, 2015, 12:06:22 pm
The shops were busy very early this morning, glad I got my shopping done.
It's a great idea getting your boys out picking berries Kimmy. Not a lot of kids get to experience that.
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Post by: mcmich on December 22, 2015, 05:44:02 pm
Am up early as I've been called into work. Someone must have wanted the day off or rang in sick.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 22, 2015, 08:02:50 pm
Morning all.
Spent all yesterday in Melb and came home exhausted. Delivered Cherries which I thought people might have thought strange, but fortunately they loved them.
Had hair trim, visited Readings, Doctor, Chemist and didn't have time for lunch.  The traffic was awful. Bought a Fruit Mince Tart from Bakers Delight to eat in car for lunch, and I must say it was very nice.
Weather has been kind but warming up.
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Post by: judydawn on December 23, 2015, 12:54:08 am
I hope you can find time to relax a bit now Chookie.
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Post by: mab19 on December 23, 2015, 01:02:43 am
Thought I would make an early start so have set the tables ready for Christmas Day. 
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Post by: judydawn on December 23, 2015, 01:18:53 am
I used to do that too Margaret, one job out of the way.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 23, 2015, 04:09:57 am
A busy day Chookie. I had a Bakers' Delight fruit mince tart the other day. It was quite nice. I occasionally buy a sugar free Apricot and Date thing after shopping. They aren't making any until after the rush so the lass suggested a fruit mince tart. Of course I said yes.

I popped down and did my grocery shopping about 7.30. It was lovely and quiet. Today I will do jellies, cook potatoes, eggs etc all ready to do the salads tomorrow. I've just put some bread on as we had run out......again. I think I will make a stollen this afternoon. I haven't done one for ages.

I couldn't even read what I wrote, sorry. Damn iPad.
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Post by: Katj on December 23, 2015, 05:01:08 am
DH and I both woke too early (4am). Got up and had breakfast and read the paper. We went for a walk before the heat set in. DH left torch work at 6.45 so I got busy, made a batch of yoghurt, bread and an Egg & Chickpea salad for tonight's dinner. (It would be nice if we didn't have regular meals to prepare leading up to Christmas Day).
I have made Coffee Icecream for DH and another frozen Raw raspberry slice.
I am going to take a break then make a Mexican Quinoa salad and like you Cookie, cook some spuds for a potato salad to be made tomorrow.
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Post by: obbie on December 23, 2015, 05:31:23 am
vets again today. took 1 cat yesterday, the other cat is there today for a tick, and the horses are getting needles. so pretty expensive for us.
hopefully the cat will make it. :)
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Post by: Katj on December 23, 2015, 08:11:09 am
I'm sure horse injections are expensive Robyn, it always amazes me why my cats annual checkup and vaccination is always way more than ours.
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Post by: mcmich on December 23, 2015, 06:00:53 pm
Vet bills are expensive and not a good time of year to have extra money to outlay.

I've finished work for the year now. They were trying to convince me to go back to permanent part time next year but I'm very happy being casual. Really thinking about saying no a bit more often and just doing 2 days a week.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 23, 2015, 08:35:48 pm
Enjoy your break Michele, learning to say no is not always easy but the more you say it the easier it becomes.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 24, 2015, 02:17:02 am
So true Judy.
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Post by: Katj on December 27, 2015, 09:04:47 am
I have got to admit to a lazy day on the couch.
I watched a whole BBC series of 6 episodes of a show called Breathless, about Doctors & nurses in a women's hospital. Lots of secrets & scandals, it was set in 1930's. I did a hard walking hills session this morning, so I didn't feel guilty.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2015, 11:34:33 am
That sounds relaxing Katj.
I did a heap of hand washing this morning. It cooled me down beautifully. I also did a fair bit of reading today too.
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Post by: obbie on December 27, 2015, 10:08:54 pm
cleaned yesterday, and sorted all the kids clothes, so I can bake today.. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 29, 2015, 12:40:03 am
Not a lot happening here at the moment. Our power went off unexpectedly at 740am. It is to be off until about 10.30 they tell me. I have no idea why. We have underground power so rarely have outages. No cooking or thermomixing. At least we will be able to use the air con this afternoon.
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Post by: Katj on December 29, 2015, 06:08:35 am
A visit to the Podiatrist early, then on to my DD's to see the GK's.
Hope you power is back on Cookie.
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Post by: judydawn on December 29, 2015, 06:25:42 am
I've just come in from a trip to Costco and other places with a friend.  Lots of people out shopping today and I bumped into a girl I went to High School with over 50 years ago!  Isn't it great when you still recognise each other after all that time?  No visit to Geoff and Mum today, a girl's just got to shop sometimes LOL. 
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Post by: mcmich on December 29, 2015, 06:33:34 am
Nice to bump into old school friends. Yes, sometimes you just need a shopping day.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 29, 2015, 07:41:06 am
Our power came back on about 11.30. We have the air con on now as it is not pleasant.
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Post by: Bedlam on December 29, 2015, 03:07:22 pm
Better today than yesterday Cookie.  Think our car registered 42.5 as we drove past Leach highway yesterday just befor lunch. Awful!
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Post by: troupie on December 30, 2015, 08:17:22 am
Not a lot doing here. I just had a little nap and now to put out washing. So glad it is cooler today as those hot days really drained me.
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Post by: Katj on December 30, 2015, 08:48:39 am
It is draining Troupie, I agree. We are already 1/3 way through Summer and so far we have been pretty lucky here in Perth, that's what I keep telling myself. Lol
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Post by: mcmich on December 30, 2015, 10:01:40 am
Keep cool WA.  :D

Another day in the garden. Pure bliss. Looks like our makeover will be done in 1-2 days.
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Post by: jeninwa on December 30, 2015, 12:36:57 pm
Today I caught up with a friend I haven't seen in 20 years, she is in Perth visiting a sick friend, we had a lovely catch up. Yesterday I attended a funeral of a friends DH, at the wake a glass of beer exploded next to me, glass and beer went everywhere. Bit spooky.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 30, 2015, 01:22:07 pm
That would have been spooky Jeninwa.
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Post by: Delightful Den on December 30, 2015, 02:50:02 pm
Spent the day packing up the Christmas decorations. Glad to have the house back.
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Post by: obbie on December 30, 2015, 09:42:36 pm
we went to a funeral yesterday too, about 300 people there. 2 hours drive there and then back.

baking today, and office work. :D
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Post by: spersephone on December 31, 2015, 12:33:56 am
Going to visit my dad today. My car's air conditioned, and we'll go to a restaurant for lunch, also air conditioned. We have fans at home, but I hate our old, noisy, expensive air conditioner, so I don't use it.
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Post by: mab19 on December 31, 2015, 12:48:54 am
My pantry was in an awful mess so I decided to clean it out this morning.  Now I can see where everything is..   
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Post by: Katj on December 31, 2015, 01:14:49 am
Mab, If you're in the pantry cleaning mood, you could gladly do mine. I know I have to tackle it soon, funny thing is I know exactly where everything is even though it's a mess.
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Post by: mcmich on December 31, 2015, 06:30:40 am
Have mowed 2 lawns today with Don. Our next door neighbour was in a car accident and can't mow right now, so did his lawns. We all take a turn at an elderly neighbour's lawns at the end of the street and it was our next neighbours turn so we did that while we had the whipper snipper and mower out. Pretty knocked up now. We are out to dinner and then going to watch the 2100hrs fire works.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2015, 07:08:26 am
That is very sweet of you and Don Mich. Before we shifted we had a neighbourhood like that. Although our neighbours here are fantastic. Next door always does our front lawn when he does his as they run together. Lovely people.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 31, 2015, 07:24:32 am
Everyone has had a busy day.I hope you all enjoy the evening seeing in the New Year of 2016. I'll probably be sleeping LOL
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 31, 2015, 07:57:25 am
We have now pretty well finished closing down and cleaning / clearing out our second shop after a week's hard work.  This morning had to get up at 5.00 am to be available from 7.00 am - 5.00 pm to let the electricity guys in to read the meter.  Left home around 5.30 and met up with a kangaroo at around 6.00 am - the 'roo seems to be OK but the poor old car is looking a bit second hand ... more or less the same panels damaged as were damaged in my accident earlier this month.

After all that, they read the meter remotely at 10.00 am so we didn't need to go through this morning's problems in the end.  Ah well, apart from handing over the keys on Monday it is all done and dusted (literally) so we are both totally delighted and looking forward to getting away for our holidays.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2015, 09:44:40 am
Marina you must be so relieved that it is over and done with. Now sit back and rest.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 31, 2015, 10:13:50 am
Great work Marina.Enjoy your holiday,you've earned it :-* :-*
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Post by: judydawn on December 31, 2015, 10:38:34 am
Oh Marina, I really feel for you but love how you accept anything that comes your way and just get on with it.  I hope you both enjoy your break now that the closing and moving is over.  May 2016 be very kind to you in business and life in general.

Neighbours like you and Don are wonderful Michele. Enjoy your night out and it sounds as if you might fall into bed before midnight like cookie.

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Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2015, 11:09:01 am
I meant to put this in my last post, but forgot.
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Post by: mcmich on December 31, 2015, 08:34:11 pm
You must be glad that's all over after a hard weeks work. Hope you have a very relaxing holiday.  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on January 01, 2016, 07:04:34 am
Got up early and did 3 hours in the garden. Harvested 10 bunches of garlic, broad beans. Red cabbage , picked the last of the Raspberries.and enough new potatoes to steam in the TMX to make potato salad.
Made also some Sweet potato crackers for use with dips. Will take some to Farmers a Market tomorrow.
Lovely, not as hot today.
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Post by: judydawn on January 01, 2016, 08:51:27 am
It sounds as if you're reaping the benefit of all your hard work Chookie.  Well done.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 01, 2016, 11:00:04 am
What a wonderful assortment of fresh veg Chookie.The is nothing tastes better than freshly cooked potatoes dug from the garden 8)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 01, 2016, 11:27:32 am
Oh yes. Freshly dug potatoes have a very special taste.
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Post by: Bedlam on January 02, 2016, 12:04:33 am
Marina, enjoy your hard earned holiday.  I'm sure it's been difficult both physically and emotionally. New year and a new chapter.
Mich, fantastic having such a supportive street. Have you lived there a long time.  I feel modern houses with garages that open directly into your house, while hugely convenient, kill getting to know your neighbourhood. Well done to you both.
Chookie, the people who buy your property are going to enjoy all the hard work you and Ral have put in creating your wonderful vege garden.  I hope it's a family that can teach their little ones the benefits of growing your own.
CC I would love a frosty morning.
We spent New Years Eve having a picnic on our balcony of our building site!  Rough but pleasant watching the sun set on 2015.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 02, 2016, 04:12:35 am
Quote from: Bedlam on January 02, 2016, 12:04:33 am
We spent New Years Eve having a picnic on our balcony of our building site!  Rough but pleasant watching the sun set on 2015.
Denise, do you know how special that is ... it is not everyone who gets to enjoy NYE on a building site balcony .... what a memory!  :P
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Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2016, 04:17:51 am
It was good to read that your new house has got to that stage Denise, what a great idea - completely understandable.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 02, 2016, 06:12:12 am
That would have been lovely Denise. We had a "pad" party at our place. Drinks and nibbles with friends after the pad was put down. It was BYO chairs etc. we didn't bother the neighbours as there weren't any at that stage.
DD has mentioned that a couple of her friends have had a party/ceremony before they shift into their homes.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 02, 2016, 07:36:35 am
What a fabulous way to spend NYE Denise :)
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Post by: Bedlam on January 02, 2016, 12:59:55 pm
Only trouble is our building supervisor lives close by and always seems to drive past.  He kind of tells us off, in a gentle sort of way!
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Post by: achookwoman on January 02, 2016, 08:29:13 pm
Bedlam, just love your way of celebrating. When our house at Cherokee was being built we sat of wooden boxes  on the slab and had a picnic.
It is less than 2 months before we settle on our new house at Invermay. Today I am going to make some Lemon and Carrot Marmalade from produce from our garden here to take with us for our new pantry.
I bought some Asian type  seedlings at the Farmers market yesterday, will plant them today.
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Post by: mab19 on January 02, 2016, 10:27:04 pm
Doing some laundry today, should dry quickly in this wind.  Hope it doesn't blow away :D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 03, 2016, 04:59:51 am
We had a windy day Friday Margaret. As I took each load out to the line I was able to bring the previous lot in. It's been very still here since. A nice breeze from the Coast would be nice.
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Post by: Katj on January 03, 2016, 05:46:18 am
I have given DH a haircut, ironed his shirts for the week and pressed his trousers. Not much else too darn hot.
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Post by: mcmich on January 05, 2016, 05:19:16 am
DGD's 1st birthday today.

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Post by: obbie on January 05, 2016, 05:38:02 am
So CUTE Michelle :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 05, 2016, 06:36:59 am
Michele she's absolutely beautiful, happy 1st birthday gorgeous girl
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Post by: JulieO on January 05, 2016, 06:37:28 am
So many lovely pressies there, what a cutie  :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2016, 06:47:51 am
Gosh, 1 year old already Michele.  Such a cutie, she seems to be enjoying being the centre of attention.
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Post by: mcmich on January 05, 2016, 07:01:50 am
Thankyou for the lovely comments. The year certainly has gone very fast. Aria is walking everywhere and talks/babbles nonstop. A friend of her mum made the cake, which I think is very clever.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 05, 2016, 07:27:03 am
Blimey Michele where has that year gone ??? She is very cute and looks a happy little girl.Enjoy these years they are precious.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 05, 2016, 08:08:52 am
She has beautiful hair Mich.
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Post by: Katj on January 05, 2016, 08:25:03 am
She's a little doll Michelle, doesn't seem a year ago. Such a beautiful age!
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Post by: Katiej on January 05, 2016, 08:56:09 am
She is beautiful Mich.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 05, 2016, 09:45:14 am
She is a cutie mich.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 05, 2016, 09:01:54 pm
Michele, I bet you have fun with Aria.  Lovely looking, happy little girl.
Lots of baking here and following Katie's example and using up lots from freezer and keeping away from shops.
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Post by: obbie on January 05, 2016, 09:13:34 pm
working from home today, so I can cook too... :)
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Post by: Bedlam on January 06, 2016, 06:35:06 am
Oh my gosh where did that year go?
She is beautiful.  Enjoy her Mich. I love the cake.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 06, 2016, 07:47:16 am
I caught up with a friend yesterday.It was her birthday and we had a wonderful catchup over a cup of tea.
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Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2016, 08:17:37 am
That's nice that she chose to spend some of her special day with you Denise.
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Post by: astarra on January 06, 2016, 08:56:02 am
After taking the girls for their swimming lessons, I have been sanding windowsills all afternoon  :P
And the normal housework, mum work etc!!!  :)

DH now putting the first coat of varnish on living area windowsills  ;D


We still have the bedrooms to go  :P
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Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2016, 09:40:31 am
That's the next job that needs doing around here astarra but I don't think I can be bothered doing it myself anymore.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 06, 2016, 09:41:56 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 06, 2016, 08:17:37 am
That's nice that she chose to spend some of her special day with you Denise.
I always feel sorry for people who have a birthday after Christmas Judy.She's such a lovely lady I always make sure we catchup and I give her a little gift and card just to make her day special.

Quote from: astarra on January 06, 2016, 08:56:02 am
After taking the girls for their swimming lessons, I have been sanding windowsills all afternoon  :P
And the normal housework, mum work etc!!!  :)

DH now putting the first coat of varnish on living area windowsills  ;D


We still have the bedrooms to go  :P

Have you bought a new house Astarra?

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Post by: cookie1 on January 06, 2016, 11:17:56 am
I did the shopping this morning, came home and put the air con on. Put the washing out, sat for a read and hey presto another Nanna nap.
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Post by: spersephone on January 06, 2016, 12:40:11 pm
I'm moving my girls into their own bedrooms. We're shuffling four rooms around. Ours will become the spare room/office. The spare room is going to one of them, and the office is going to the other. We're moving into the biggest room which we gave up a few years ago to give them more space. It's been two days of shuffling and probably another two more at least to finish off.
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Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2016, 01:02:47 pm
That sounds like a lot of work Sarah, I hope you'll all be happy with your new spaces.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 06, 2016, 03:37:33 pm
It will be great to have a bigger bedroom Sarah :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 07, 2016, 06:35:41 am
I'm sure all the shuffling will make it seem like a new home Sarah.

We went visiting this morning. In 1948 my parents invited an English couple fresh out from UK to go and work on his farm. This couple had a son and daughter. The people we visited are the son and his wife. He was telling me he will be 80 this year. All the rest of his family have gone to heaven so he looks upon my brothers and myself as family. He is a lovely person as is his wife. 
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Post by: judydawn on January 07, 2016, 07:14:12 am
How lovely that you stay in touch cookie.

I had the grandies for 5 hours today, we played a couple of games of kids' monopoly and I got beaten on both occasions. Took them to the Semaphore carnival on the foreshore then had lunch, firstly in Subway for the kids, fish & chips to share and an ice-cream before walking onto Morpeth.  Mum and Geoff were delighted to see the kids and everyone commented on how they've grown.  They wanted to watch their Nana play bingo so stood behind her watching for 2 games and she won both!!  They both commented on the way home that today was their best visit ever there.  I could not have asked for a more perfect day, they scored 10/10 today which always surprises their Mother!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 07, 2016, 07:39:27 am
A great photo Judy and yes the GC have grown!! It sounds as though they had a perfect day with you.What a super Grandma you are :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 07, 2016, 08:09:27 am
Thanks Denise, they're making me look shorter very quickly these days.  What's guaranteed to get the attention of people in nursing homes? Children and dogs. 
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Post by: cookie1 on January 07, 2016, 08:47:40 am
I think the people in nursing homes enjoy seeing children as you say Judy. Possibly many don't see younger children.
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Post by: Katj on January 07, 2016, 10:35:01 am
Agreed, the Nursing home residents love to see the kids, especially the babies, and sad to say it doesn't happen often enough.
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Post by: spersephone on January 07, 2016, 01:14:07 pm
Our kinder once did a visit to a nursing home, and I believe it was gratefully received. I've managed a lot more tonight, getting closer to having everything in the right rooms.
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Post by: mcmich on January 07, 2016, 07:22:18 pm
Lovely photo Judy.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 07, 2016, 08:11:57 pm
Beautiful photo, Judy.

Starting to get used to being on holiday and living a fairly normal life for once ... it's GREAT!!
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Post by: judydawn on January 07, 2016, 10:36:27 pm
Thanks girls. 

Marina, some working people take a while to slip into a relaxed mode - the quicker you can achieve it the longer your break will seem. I'm glad you are well and truly there.  I never had a problem switching off once I left work.
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Post by: jeninwa on January 07, 2016, 10:58:52 pm
Lovely photo JD. Enjoy your holidays Marina, I'm enjoying mine just wish I could sleep in, I'm awake most mornings by 5 am at least I'm getting some reading done.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 08, 2016, 01:26:03 am
Quote from: jeninwa on January 07, 2016, 10:58:52 pm
Lovely photo JD. Enjoy your holidays Marina, I'm enjoying mine just wish I could sleep in, I'm awake most mornings by 5 am at least I'm getting some reading done.
I'm the same, it's as well I loaded my kindle up to keep me company!
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Post by: cookie1 on January 08, 2016, 02:20:05 am
Sit back and enjoy every moment Marina and Jenny. You deserve it.
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Post by: obbie on January 08, 2016, 04:53:47 am
I went grocery shopping today, first time in 3 weeks. bread, milk, fruit and veges.. that it :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 08, 2016, 05:29:08 am
DH, Mum and I 'went to the movies' today to see Oddball. OK, it might have only been a DVD put on at the nursing home but that was good enough for me as I missed the movie when it was shown at the theatres. 
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Post by: Katj on January 08, 2016, 08:30:12 am
Sounds like a fun way to spend a couple of hours Judy.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 08, 2016, 11:49:12 am
Did you have popcorn Judy? 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 08, 2016, 04:52:00 pm
What a fun day Judy. ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 08, 2016, 08:21:31 pm
It's good they put on things like that on for the residents and their families Judy.

DH and I have booked a week away at Easter. Off to Forster in the camper trailer.
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Post by: judydawn on January 09, 2016, 12:13:10 am
Quote from: cookie1 on January 08, 2016, 11:49:12 am
Did you have popcorn Judy?

Staff came around with drinks cookie and for a laugh I asked if they had popcorn - great minds think alike!
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Post by: cookie1 on January 09, 2016, 01:14:35 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 09, 2016, 12:13:10 am
Quote from: cookie1 on January 08, 2016, 11:49:12 am
Did you have popcorn Judy?

Staff came around with drinks cookie and for a laugh I asked if they had popcorn - great minds think alike!

LOL
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Post by: Katj on January 09, 2016, 02:39:52 am
Easter will be here before you know it Michelle.
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Post by: spersephone on January 09, 2016, 09:18:52 am
I must see that, we intended on seeing it but missed it.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 09, 2016, 09:54:01 am
And Easter is early this year. End of March.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 09, 2016, 12:01:10 pm
I have copied Jamberie in setting up a Facebook site to record my thermomix trip. Here is the link https://www.facebook.com/The-Retired-Thermomixer-834601623316983/
I'd love it if anyone wishes to visit, comment or share it.
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Post by: judydawn on January 09, 2016, 01:23:46 pm
It looks really good cookie, well done you. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 09, 2016, 07:35:52 pm
Congratulations on your FB site Cookie.It looks good. :)
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Post by: mab19 on January 10, 2016, 12:18:01 am
Looks good Cookie.  Well done. 
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Post by: obbie on January 10, 2016, 02:14:46 am
3 hours of mowing..... :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 10, 2016, 02:32:06 am
Hope you have a ride-on Robyn.
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 10, 2016, 03:04:08 am
I've liked your fb cookie, it all looks so delicious you are indeed a wonderful cook
Food shopping today setting myself a serious budget this year
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Post by: obbie on January 10, 2016, 06:47:29 am
yes Judy, a tractor and 2 ride ons....
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Post by: cookie1 on January 10, 2016, 07:08:22 am
Thank you everyone. Xx


We went on a Model A run today. It was lovely, not too hot. We went to Spearwood today, not too far away. It was beautiful sitting under the trees. So nice that we stayed a couple of hours after the meeting talking.
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Post by: judydawn on January 10, 2016, 07:52:50 am
That sounds like a lovely day to me cookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 10, 2016, 09:36:40 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 10, 2016, 07:52:50 am
That sounds like a lovely day to me cookie.
It certainly does Cookie :)
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Post by: Katj on January 10, 2016, 10:24:57 am
Well done on your FB page Cookie. I don't use FB often, but this might spur me on to look more.😊
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Post by: cookie1 on January 10, 2016, 10:45:41 am
Thank you.
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Post by: courton on January 10, 2016, 10:37:58 pm
Cookie, I have liked your page and look forward to reading it. It would also be a good idea to put the link at the bottom of your posts (in your profile... instead of the saying or quote).
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Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2016, 12:09:03 am
Thanks for the advice Courton. I'm pretty thick when it comes to this sort of thing. Could you explain a little more please as it sounds like good advice.
By the link , do you mean the recipe link? 
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Post by: Katj on January 11, 2016, 12:43:25 am
Going shopping with one of my D sons. He asked If I could make a cover that comes right to the floor, for a large trestle table. It has to be black, not my favourite colour when sewing.
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Post by: judydawn on January 11, 2016, 12:53:58 am
I think courton means to put the link to your FB page in your profile so that it comes up every time you post something cookie. Look at courton's posting and you will see her FB link at the bottom of all her posts.
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Post by: jeninwa on January 11, 2016, 05:30:05 am
Great idea cookie setting up a Facebook page, I had a look the other day quickly and was wondering why I hadn't seen anymore posts from you. I forgot to like the page lol.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2016, 06:42:18 am
Another Drrrrr moment Judy. I was thinking of the Facebook page and not my forum page.
Thanks Jenny.




Thank you Courton and Judy. Done.
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Post by: JulieO on January 11, 2016, 07:00:04 am
We had to have our 13 year old persian cat Gizmo put to sleep this morning.  Such a hard thing to do as anyone who has pets would understand.

Goodbye sweet girl.  :'(

(http://i260.photobucket.com/albums/ii26/ragdoll128/misc/img020.jpg) (http://s260.photobucket.com/user/ragdoll128/media/misc/img020.jpg.html)
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Post by: judydawn on January 11, 2016, 07:02:12 am
Indeed it is Julie, sorry to hear that sad news.  May she find kitty heaven the next best thing to living with you and DH.
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Post by: JulieO on January 11, 2016, 07:05:20 am
Thanks Judy.  :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 11, 2016, 07:26:49 am
A very sad day for you Julie to say goodbye to a much loved pet.A big hug from me :-* :-*
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Post by: Katj on January 11, 2016, 07:37:28 am
Julie, I feel your sadness, it is never an easy decision. I've been down that path before with many cats in my lifetime and each time I say "that's it, no more cats" but I love them too much and always end up with another. I still fondly remember the ones that have shared our lives, as I'm sure you will your darling kitty.
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Post by: mcmich on January 11, 2016, 09:21:58 am
So sorry to hear that news Julie. Our pets become part of the family and so hard to loose.
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Post by: Delightful Den on January 11, 2016, 09:27:06 am
Sorry to hear your sad news Julie. Our pets are such an important part of our family their loss is always felt deeply.
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Post by: Katiej on January 11, 2016, 09:54:36 am
Julie I'm sorry to hear your sad news.  It's always so hard to say goodbye to our beloved fur babies. Take care xx
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Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2016, 11:06:19 am
Julie that is so very sad. It breaks your heart when you have to make these decisions. Sending a big hug over to you.
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 11, 2016, 01:40:28 pm
Very sad Julie love to you all xx
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Post by: JulieO on January 11, 2016, 08:42:17 pm
Thanks so much everyone for your kind words, it means a lot.   :-*
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Post by: obbie on January 11, 2016, 09:01:47 pm
Oh Julie, sending huge big hugs. I love cats, we have 2.

Its always hard when they go. Wonderful photo of your Gizmo.
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Post by: Katj on January 12, 2016, 07:14:26 am
I have done a little shopping, washing, feeding neighbours koi in their backyard pond (they are away in Bali).
Yesterday I went out with DS to shop for a Trestle table, then to Spotlight for black fabric to make a fitted cover for it.
My DS and 2 friends are doing some sort of comedy routine at the upcoming Fringe Festival.
Today I got the sections cut out and pinned, will try and get it sewn tomorrow. Never a dull moment!
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2016, 08:00:09 am
Will you be given a free ticket to their show Katj LOL
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 12, 2016, 09:40:57 am
Sorry to hear your news Julie. Sending hugs X
Like your page cookie. Great job.
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Post by: Katj on January 12, 2016, 10:10:27 am
Lol Judy, Fringe festival tickets are usually cheap, and as it's their 1st ever show I would not deny DS the price of a couple of tickets.
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2016, 11:51:03 am
I hope his show is very successful Katj. I went to a couple here last year with the family and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Food choices were amazing as well.
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Post by: Bedlam on January 12, 2016, 12:35:35 pm
So sorry for your loss Julie.  So much harder when we have to make that decision.
Cookie I loved your Thermomix site ( to good to just like)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 13, 2016, 08:07:26 am
A bit close for comfort today. Fire trucks, police, 3 heli tankers and 2 fixed wing aircraft.
I smelled smoke and went to check and then saw the flames. Not much fun. I dislike fire almost as much as I dislike wind.
The second photo was just as it started. The drivers of all of the above, especially the heli tankers are amazing. It's almost out now. It took about an hour.
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Post by: *suzanne* on January 13, 2016, 08:33:27 am
Oh cookie too close for comfort but the helicopters are amazing, many years ago the bush opposite our house in suburbia was deliberately lit and the water bombers were amazing to watch, glad everything is okay xx
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Post by: judydawn on January 13, 2016, 08:49:46 am
Was it a house on fire or bushland cookie?
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Post by: cookie1 on January 13, 2016, 09:11:59 am
 Bush Judy. It our suburb there are strips of bush here and there. There is another down the end of the street opposite us. That hasn't burnt yet.
Yes Suzanne the air craft dropping water are amazing. The choppers filled up from a lake nearby and the fixed wing aircraft went back to Jandakot which isn't far away.
It's all out now.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 13, 2016, 09:12:39 am
Blimey Cookie that was close  :o You certainly had an eventful day.So pleased to hear it's under control.
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Post by: jeninwa on January 13, 2016, 09:27:36 am
That was a bit close for comfort cookie. Those heli tankers are very noisy, but do a great job.
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 13, 2016, 10:09:39 am
Way too close cookie. Must have been scary and exciting all in one go.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 13, 2016, 11:31:32 am
Quote from: Kimmyh on January 13, 2016, 10:09:39 am
Way too close cookie. Must have been scary and exciting all in one go.

True Kim. I didn't think to grab the iPad until all the black smoke had gone. I think I was too scared to take my eyes off it.
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Post by: judydawn on January 13, 2016, 12:10:51 pm
Certainly made for a different afternoon cookie, those closest to it must have been a tad worried.
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Post by: Bedlam on January 13, 2016, 02:49:29 pm
Gosh Cookie, way too close. Glad it is controlled.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 13, 2016, 08:18:26 pm
Yes, a bit too close for comfort.  Glad it is out and you are safe.
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Post by: mab19 on January 13, 2016, 11:40:10 pm
That was a bit too close for comfort Cookie. 
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Post by: spersephone on January 14, 2016, 09:11:24 am
Oh, Gizmo looks like a beautiful cat. I know it's hard when you have to do this.
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Post by: astarra on January 17, 2016, 09:36:33 am
Oh no Cookie, but glad you are safe  :-*
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Post by: Jamberie on January 17, 2016, 10:44:54 am
Glad you are you are safe Cookie! I've just caught up! I am so pleased you started a fb page! I'm off to 'like' it now :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 17, 2016, 10:52:29 am
Thanks.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 17, 2016, 07:23:59 pm
Just catching up.
Julie sorry to hear about your cat.
Cookie , that is a bit too close.
Fire ban day today for us so will have to watch out.
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Post by: JulieO on January 17, 2016, 10:03:47 pm
Thanks everyone.  :)

How scary Cookie  :o  Glad you are okay.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 18, 2016, 01:11:21 am
Thank you. Xx
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Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2016, 01:49:14 am
DD and I went to see David Sedaris last night. He is quite brilliant. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=david+sedaris&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari

His books are good and he is very easy to listen to. He isn't a comedian but is very witty.
We had a lovely evening.
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Post by: troupie on January 26, 2016, 03:06:33 pm
Gosh Cookie, after all the fires last week I bet you got a fright seeing one so close.

Other than cooking dinner today I have taken it easy. Had a day out yesterday with a friend making greeting cards and we went to a lady who had just about every stampin up product there ever was so I was a bit exhausted when I got home and fell asleep in front of TV about 8pm.
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Post by: droverjess on January 26, 2016, 05:18:01 pm
Dear all, just a quick flick through but how to catch up on so many pages....
sorry about your cat Julie and wow Cookie, glad you are all ok.

Just signed up to the Hay Festival accommodation finder, which opens next week, we will finally be opening our B and B this year from sometime n April to see how it goes. Just a utility room in the garage to finish before we can start. A lot going on in between DH's regular CT scans.  Horribly wet here storm from USA arrived, but no snow thankfully. It is getting lighter at night with the very darkest 2 months of winter over. Roll on May and June my favourite months. Thinking maybe a dog would add to our lives, but not just yet, see how everything goes.

cheers to all DJ

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Post by: judydawn on January 26, 2016, 11:03:38 pm
That's nice to hear DJ, good luck in your new venture and best wishes to DH.
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Post by: droverjess on January 26, 2016, 11:08:26 pm
Thanks Judy  :)
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Post by: mab19 on January 27, 2016, 12:16:26 am
Friends coming for a sewing day today.  Lots of chatter :) :)

Nice to hear from you DJ keep safe in the awful weather.  Good luck with your B&B.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 27, 2016, 12:56:36 am
DJ it is lovely to read that your dream of a B&B will be coming to fruition after all the hiccoughs. I hope it goes well.
Troupie your day sounds like lots of fun. I have a friend who loves making her own cards.
Margaret enjoy the chatter and sewing.
I plan to go shopping to buy some food sometime today.
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Post by: obbie on January 27, 2016, 02:58:16 am
DJ I hope it all works out for you and your B&B :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 27, 2016, 03:05:22 am
Good to hear from you, DJ.  Hope everything goes well with the B&B after all this time.
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Post by: jeninwa on January 27, 2016, 04:54:10 am
Great news DJ that your B&B will be open soon, hope everything goes well for you.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 27, 2016, 06:50:46 am
DJ, good to hear from you. Good luck with your B and B and DH.
We were in Melbourne today and I had an eye injection. Not too bad as I think I am getting used to them as this is my third one. Still needed to go home and rest. Dr quite pleased with how the eye is going.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 27, 2016, 07:08:39 am
Good news about your eye, Chookie.
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Post by: mab19 on January 28, 2016, 04:56:18 am
A trip to the hardware store this morning to buy acouple of window winders.   The old ones don't work properly and I have to go outside and push them shut.

Also bought a mouse for a laptop computer that I was gifted.  Will use the laptop for all my sewing software.
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Post by: judydawn on January 28, 2016, 06:08:17 am
Snap Margaret. I've also been to the hardward shop this morning to get all the things I need for DH's ex BIL to come and do some maintenance jobs for me. I've made quite a list of jobs for him, he does everything so well and we've always used him for things we can't do ourselves.  This time though, most jobs I could do but I've hung up my handywoman shoes!! 
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Post by: cookie1 on January 28, 2016, 09:53:41 am
Fair enough Judy. There comes a time when handyman issues can come back and bite us, like people falling off ladders.  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on January 28, 2016, 08:00:19 pm
Packed 12 wine boxes with cooking books. All in alphabetical order.
Have started to colour code boxes with coloured stickers.  Got this excellent idea from the Forum.   Thank you very clever person.
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Post by: spersephone on January 29, 2016, 05:31:23 am
Wasted most of the day singing on Smule on my iPad. I'm loving my children being back at school. I should get on with all the things I'm meant to be doing, including applying for more jobs.
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Post by: Katj on January 29, 2016, 10:35:58 am
Chookie, you are so organised packing your cookbooks in alphabetical order. DH packed mine when I was out shopping. The boxes are marked cookbooks but that's as fancy as it gets here. Lol
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Post by: judydawn on January 29, 2016, 11:47:13 am
I bet there are a few boxes too Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 30, 2016, 09:58:38 am
Quote from: Katj on January 29, 2016, 10:35:58 am
Chookie, you are so organised packing your cookbooks in alphabetical order. DH packed mine when I was out shopping. The boxes are marked cookbooks but that's as fancy as it gets here. Lol
No Kat, just lazy. Don't want to have to do it at the other end.
Judy, I think I will probably have about 50 boxes of cooking books.  Then there is the rest of the library. We will have to put up more shelves. I have been giving my Art books to a young friend who is going to teach art.
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Post by: judydawn on January 30, 2016, 11:05:04 am
That's nice Chookie, best to cull before you move than afterwards.

Today I've continued with my spring cleaning.  This morning I cleaned some fans, some air conditioning vents and the glass on several pictures before visiting the nursing home.  Home about 3 o'clock and straight into the show cabinet, it's been over a year since I cleaned all the glasses, crystal etc.  I did well this time, I broke 4 pieces - that's a record for me, I usually break something but never this many pieces.  So a few sets of glasses and dessert sets are now sets of 5 LOL. Another job out of the way. 

I'm not a sentimental person but it's like going down memory lane when I do this job.  There's a toast rack given by the army to my Grandparents when they married, the very first things I bought for my 'glory box' (there is probably no such thing these days), there's still a full set of 6 gorgeous glasses given as an engagement present way back in 1963 and another set given to us by DD1 when Geoff and I became engaged in 1986.  How about these gorgeous little condiment thingies which were given to Geoff's Grandmother when she was a young girl housekeeping for a German lady.  I handled them with kid gloves.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 30, 2016, 11:15:39 am
They are beautiful Judy. I have a lot of Mum's crystal etc and some pieces that were my Dad's mums. Nothing valuable as they were quite poor. But of great sentimental value.
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Post by: judydawn on January 30, 2016, 11:54:05 am
Thanks cookie.  I find kids of today aren't particularly interested in crystal so goodness knows what will happen with mine.  Many years ago I gave Jo the very first thing I bought myself at 16 years of age, a crystal water set.  The 53 year old glasses could now be used for cocktails, the shape is pretty well the same but I don't know if she's used them or not.
I have a beautiful footed cut crystal bowl which was given to me when I left work to have DD1 so that will definitely go to her, that will be 50 years old this year.  I might just give it to her as part of her 50th for a laugh. My, how the years fly!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 30, 2016, 04:34:35 pm
Beautiful condiment pieces Judy.I can see why you handle them with care ;)
We have a few bits and pieces of sentimental value.When in Venice many years ago we bought six Murano Glass champagne flutes.They are used if we crack open a bottle of fizz. :D
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Post by: achookwoman on January 30, 2016, 07:54:28 pm
Judy, what lovely memories. I like to use the Good stuff. I have the 2 lace doilies that you made , On bedroom side tables. When CC stayed , she gave us a beautiful hand made bowl.  I love it but only use it on special occasions as I am afraid I might break it. Marina gave us a lovely hand made teapot stand.  Far too nice to place a teapot on. It has black faced sheep just like the ones we saw in Scotland and also around here.
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Post by: judydawn on January 30, 2016, 10:29:03 pm
Thanks for sharing your snippets girls, I love hearing stories like this.
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Post by: Katj on January 30, 2016, 10:57:45 pm
My dear mother was not a very sentimental person and I guess it has rubbed off on me. She did have some lovely bone china cup,plate & saucer sets which have been divided up between myself and 3 sisters.
Now that we are down sizing and culling I now know I want as little as possible in the new place (I dislike clutter).
The one thing I have that I do wear always is my darling Grandmothers gold wedding ring. I have such warm beautiful memories of her patience, kindness and giving nature. She taught me to sew, knit & embroider at a very young age and I will be eternally grateful for that as I have always enjoyed doing these things throughout my life. I remember her old wood stove and the beautiful apple pies & custard she made.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 30, 2016, 11:49:18 pm
Judy, that condiment set is gorgeous.

Like many people, we too have lots of things passed down through families.  I have a gorgeous crystal water jug but the handle is starting to come away from the side of the jug so I cannot use it (does anyone know of anyone that can repair crystal?).

I have an " Old English Roses" tea set which was a wedding present that I have never used as well.  What a shame.

Chookie, that teapot stand was made to be used!  I have a couple and they are always under one thing or another.  They wee thrown at DH's cousin's pottery in Lochinver in the Scottish Highlands and always remind us of back home.

Today I am having a great cooking day as the weather is way too wet to go outside - having said that, I m loving listening to the rain.
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Post by: obbie on January 31, 2016, 04:47:38 am
I have just had my nails done, swapped for me doing a massage :)

feels good as I got a work 0ut too.
cleaning and about to start cooking now.
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Post by: judydawn on January 31, 2016, 05:45:55 am
A good swap Robyn, I've paid up to $80 for a manicure for something special - very rarely though at that price!
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Post by: cookie1 on January 31, 2016, 07:18:34 am
It is beautiful and cool here today. Quite windy too.
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Post by: mcmich on January 31, 2016, 08:52:08 pm
The condiment set is beautiful Judy. I've enjoyed reading through all the sentimental things that bring back memories.
Judy, your daughter would probably love to receive the crystal bowl.
With all my decluttering, one of the strangest things I can't get rid of is a piece of wedding cake from 1980 when married to my late husband. Don't know how many moves and freezers it's survived.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 01, 2016, 12:52:05 am
I think that is fair enough Mich. It is of many memories past.
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Post by: judydawn on February 01, 2016, 01:20:02 am
One day you will decide about that piece of cake Michele, it obviously has lovely memories you are not ready to part with yet.
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Post by: Katj on February 01, 2016, 01:46:59 am
Michelle, it is not strange to keep the cake, if it makes you happy to keep it for now. You will know when you are ready to part with it. Your memories must be very happy ones and that is lovely.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 01, 2016, 07:50:01 pm
Michele, I agree with everyone.  There are somethings we do not want to part with. You will do so when you are ready.
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Post by: mab19 on February 02, 2016, 01:30:45 am
This morning I finished a baby blanket for my eldest GD.  It's only 20 years late  ;D ;D.  All my GC recieved one when they were born except the first one, I was working in those days and not much spare time.  This one has been a work in progress for most of last year.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 02, 2016, 02:18:09 am
I am sure she won't care that it is so late - in fact, she will be of an age to treasure it more now.  It is a stunning blanket and I am sure its day will come when your GD has her first child.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 02, 2016, 02:20:24 am
A little bit apprehensive at the moment - off to the neurologist soon.  Hopefully nothing, but I have started shaking / trembling over the past while ... not going to think about it until I get results of tests, etc.
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Post by: judydawn on February 02, 2016, 02:40:33 am
Fingers crossed for you Marina, it's only natural to worry about these things.  Hopefully they will have some answers for you.

Gorgeous blanket Margaret, never too late for such a beautiful gift
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Post by: achookwoman on February 02, 2016, 03:27:44 am
Hang in there Marina.  Our mind always thinks the worst.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 02, 2016, 04:32:56 am
Oh Marina I sincerely hope everything is ok. My thoughts are with you and take care.

Beautiful blanket Margaret.

I had plans for this morning but we needed to get a few things emailed out as we are sort of organising all those car club members driving to Darwin this year. We need to be in Katherine by 22nd May. Not good weather for travelling as it will be hot and wet and possibly cycloney. If that is a word. The computer hated me too as when I saved 3 documents it didn't save the contents. I said damn, blast and bugger and proceeded to do it another way. All done and emailed now.
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Post by: judydawn on February 02, 2016, 05:09:46 am
So that's how you speak to a computer when it's playing up cookie, I must try that next time LOL.

I took Mum for her heart check up this morning and visited an 'old' carer friend this afternoon, something very much overdue. 

Some nice, steady, soaking rain this morning for our needy gardens - who doesn't love that.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 02, 2016, 07:31:44 am
A fabulous blanket Margaret.Its so beautiful. 8)

I hope all went well with your visit to the neurologist Marina.Big hug and take care :-* :-*

Computers have a will of their own Cookie and you need to let off steam at their antics ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 02, 2016, 07:43:35 am
More wasted important time on the computer for this trip to Darwin. I didn't get to bake as I had planned. Oh well there is always tomorrow. DH will be at car club.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 02, 2016, 08:04:14 am
Thanks everyone for your positive support, you are all great.  I am hugely relieved that I am not heading towards Parkinsons, which was my big worry.  Apparently I have "Essential Tremors" and it is not uncommon.  It will neither get better nor will it get worse, but seeing as it is not at all bad now I am very happy at the outcome.  Happy, smiling me tonight!!!
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Post by: judydawn on February 02, 2016, 09:02:48 am
That's good to hear Marina.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 02, 2016, 09:30:55 am
That's wonderful news Marina. I'm so pleased. It must be an enormous weight off your shoulders. Xx
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 02, 2016, 10:19:37 am
Great news Marina.You must be so relieved :)
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Post by: mab19 on February 02, 2016, 08:55:51 pm
That's good new Cuilidh now you can stop worrying.
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Post by: obbie on February 02, 2016, 09:08:20 pm
Great News Marina.

Mab, loved the blanket.. :D
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Post by: thermilover on February 02, 2016, 10:06:36 pm
Good news Cuilidh, I was a little worried for you when I read your post, glad that everything is okay :)
Take care!
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Post by: thermilover on February 02, 2016, 10:10:47 pm
@Mab : That blanket looks so beautiful, love the pandas.. And I think it is never too late to receive such a beautiful present :)
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Post by: troupie on February 03, 2016, 03:35:53 am
Good news Culdith; I would be worried too.

I haven't been on for a while and loved hearing all the stories of things we treasure especially the wedding cake. Wish I had kept a piece of mine but at least I still have DH. I am a bit of a hoarder and can never get rid of anything so of course my house is a bit of a mess.
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Post by: troupie on February 04, 2016, 03:06:45 am
To add to the mess I was not concentrating last night and blackened my stainless steel saucepan; got the potato off and most of the gunk but still have black on the bottom where the food stuck. Cant remember how I have cleaned pots before as its quite a while since I did anything like this.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 04, 2016, 03:26:21 am
What a nuisance troupie. I think this is how I did it last time.https://www.google.com.au/?gws_rd=ssl#q=clean+a+stainless+steel+pan
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Post by: spersephone on February 04, 2016, 03:34:14 am
I've got a gorgeous Le Creuset Dutch oven that I've killed. I still use it to cook my cob loaves, but the bottom just isn't right anymore.
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Post by: mab19 on February 04, 2016, 03:54:47 am
Most of us have been guilty of burning a saucepan Troupie.  The vinegar and baking soda works for me.

Had a friend in for morning tea this morning.  Then went to the chemist to pick up a prescription and the supermarket for more veggies.  Can't believe what it cost me, everything is so ear these days.
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Post by: obbie on February 04, 2016, 07:11:36 am
Yes Mab, scripts are dear. I am on 4 tablets each day, so is my DH.. Went to the doctors today to get more scripts.. :)
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Post by: troupie on February 04, 2016, 12:54:39 pm
Thanks Cookie; will give a try tomorrow after eye specialist. Hope its not too hot.
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Post by: Bedlam on February 04, 2016, 01:29:58 pm
Mab, that blanket was worth the wait. Beautiful.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 04, 2016, 07:28:23 pm
Quote from: spersephone on February 04, 2016, 03:34:14 am
I've got a gorgeous Le Creuset Dutch oven that I've killed. I still use it to cook my cob loaves, but the bottom just isn't right anymore.
I think Le Creuset has a really good after sales service - and a lifetime guarantee (although I am not 100% sure of that fact).  Try popping on their site, or googling and see if anyone has any ideas. 

Last night I went to get my hair cut - it is now so short it is spiky ... I am trendy at last (but perhaps a bit too old for spiky!).  Never mind, it will grow.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 04, 2016, 08:39:25 pm
Just catching up. Mab beautiful blanket.  You are really gifted.
Marina, great news. Look after yourself. I think the spiky mod hair will suit you.
I've killed a few saucepans in my time. Since having the TMX I have got worse at burning things on the stove.  I think it should turn itself off like the TMX. ,!
Farmers market tomorrow and I have nothing prepared. Might make some SD crumpets and take done fresh lettuce from the garden, what with the salmonella in the Coles and Woolies packaged lettuce here in Melbourne.
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Post by: judydawn on February 04, 2016, 09:25:38 pm
Good idea Chookie, scary isn't it?  I shop at neither store so I don't have to worry about it but I did text DD2 as she doesn't always catch the news.

Go Marina! I have a friend who had a spiky hairdo for a while and she as well over 70 so I don't think you need worry about being too old.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 05, 2016, 03:23:48 am
After those comments, I am now almost tempted to get some hair gel and go really spiky, not just a few wee patches here and there.  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on February 05, 2016, 03:43:55 am
Morning tea and lunch with a friend. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 05, 2016, 03:52:59 am
Go for it Marina. Sometimes right after a hair cut I have been known to put some gel In my hair and go spikey until it grows a bit. It's would suit you as Chookie said. 
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Post by: Katj on February 05, 2016, 06:23:01 am
Mab, your panda blanket is adorable, are the pandas appliquéd onto the blanket?
Cleaned my pantry out today, it has taken me most of the day.
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Post by: mab19 on February 05, 2016, 06:54:36 am
Quote from: Katj on February 05, 2016, 06:23:01 am
Mab, your panda blanket is adorable, are the pandas appliquéd onto the blanket?
Cleaned my pantry out today, it has taken me most of the day.

Kat, the pandas were made separately then stuffed with filling and hand sewn on.
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Post by: maddy on February 05, 2016, 07:22:20 am
Went  to see "The Dress Maker" exhibit over the weekend, with all the beautiful gowns displayed from the movie.
It's held in a mansion just 10 minutes up the road...was stunning.
The staircase in pics, is exactly where I was married 20 years ago 😊

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/2EDA4220-EBFD-403F-A58A-BAAB4295D0F3.jpg) (http://s618.photobucket.com/user/nachothecat/media/2EDA4220-EBFD-403F-A58A-BAAB4295D0F3.jpg.html)

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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2016, 08:18:30 am
How lovely that you could go back and have another look maddy.  I love old houses mansions LOL.
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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2016, 09:43:12 am
Happy with the jobs done at home today.  My slate floor in the kitchen/family room looks amazing, our friend who re-sealed it didn't realise it was going to come up so well.  I did the laundry and bathroom in between helping him and by 3.30 I was too tired to want him to do anything else. The majority of jobs were done plus a couple of extra so I was more than happy with that.  A bit of a rest then visited DH & Mum before coming to Glenelg to sit with my GS, GD is having a sleepover tonight.  His first week back at school must have tired him out, at 7.45 he thought he might go down to his bedroom for a little rest and I reckon I won't be seeing him again tonight.  Now it's just the dog and me but I'm tired too so that's fine with me.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 05, 2016, 09:48:38 am
Go for it Marina ;)

What a stunning place to get married Maddy.The photo of the dress is beautiful.
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Post by: troupie on February 05, 2016, 10:08:09 am
Go for it Culdith and use the gel; we are only young once. After my nap this afternoon I am not feeling so young at the moment but will pick up after a cuppa (where is that DH). Blanket absolutely gorgeous Mab.

I have tried to clean the saucepan and used the vinegar and water method (thanks Cookie) and once method also said to use a bit of carb soda and I almost have a new saucepan with just a few spots to be rubbed. Think I had better go and find my own cuppa.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 05, 2016, 11:45:50 am
Troupie I hope the cup of tea helped.
Maddy what a beautiful home. I can imagine you standing on that staircase as a beautiful, blushing bride.
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Post by: spersephone on February 05, 2016, 12:36:59 pm
I had an interview today, then got another call about an interview next week. Had a good interview today, but I get the sense they have someone in mind. I was in and out like a flash, I don't think I impressed them. Oh well, plenty more fish in the sea!
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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2016, 12:39:30 pm
Better luck next time Sarah.
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Post by: spersephone on February 05, 2016, 01:02:55 pm
Thanks Judy, I still have faith!
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 05, 2016, 07:22:21 pm
Stay in there Sarah, something for you will come up soon.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 05, 2016, 09:46:13 pm
I met a friend this afternoon for a cuppa at a local cafe.She gave me a bottle of Sloe Gin she made last autumn. :D
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Post by: achookwoman on February 05, 2016, 09:59:04 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on February 05, 2016, 09:46:13 pm
I met a friend this afternoon for a cuppa at a local cafe.She gave me a bottle of Sloe Gin she made last autumn. :D
CC, that is rather special.
Mandy, what a beautiful Mansion.
Sarah, I know you have special teacher training, but have you tried the Catholic and private schools.
Yesterday was lovely and sunny so we decided to 'do' the bed.  I washed the blanket, sheets, wool underlay, mattress protector, and electric blanket. We struggled with the mattress and put it outside in the sun for a good airing. All dry except the wool underlay and it will dry today.  I make my own wool mix from Lux flakes, mentholated spirits and Eucalyptus oil. One large jar lasts more than a year and I hand wash all our woollens.
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Post by: spersephone on February 05, 2016, 10:20:16 pm
Yes, I have looked at non-government schools, but I'm a big supporter of the public system, so I don't want to be hypocritical and work in the private sector. I really have certain issues with private schools and it wouldn't be right to work in one feeling that way.
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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2016, 10:41:31 pm
How do you wash an electric blanket Chookie??
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Post by: cookie1 on February 06, 2016, 07:58:41 am
Mum used to make her wool wash that way Chookie. I cheat and buy Martha Gardners Wool wash. I hand wash all woollen garments and quite a few others too. Some that say dry clean only, I find that if I wash them carefully they are fine. Mainly DD's things.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 06, 2016, 12:23:01 pm
Judy, it is a Sunbeam Electric blanket.   You detach the power cord and immerse it in the wash trough with warm water and wool mix. Soak for 2 minutes and then gently squeeze for about 4 minutes.  Rinse well and hang over clothes horse.
I did check the instructions on the internet first.
Certainly freshened it up.
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Post by: Katj on February 06, 2016, 12:32:35 pm
I washed our bedding also Chookie, but used Martha Gardeners wool wash for the woollen underlay. I have doona, and blankets washed ready for our move next month. We had to get a smaller washing machine as my current one won't fit in the space, I have a 9 1/2 kg one now, it is great for big things.
Cookie, your daughter is lucky you do her hand washing for her.
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Post by: judydawn on February 06, 2016, 01:29:24 pm
Thanks Chookie, I have a Linda and the cord unplugs from that one too but I never though it was washable.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2016, 03:43:23 am
She is Katj   ;D ;D

We don't use an electric blanket, DH finds they are too hot. He likes getting into a cold bed. I have my bed socks!
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Post by: spersephone on February 07, 2016, 05:41:23 am
I find electric blankets and heaters too stifling. I like to fill up a hot water bottle for my feet. It only takes a few minutes to warm up then. Otherwise I get too hot and it's hard to cool down.
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Post by: Katj on February 07, 2016, 07:44:07 am
I love our Electric blanket and so does DH. We just use it to warm the bed up then turn it off when we get in. We also love our flannelette sheets in Winter.
Chookie, Victorian winters are colder than Perth, I would think an electric blanket a necessity. When we stay with youngest DS in Melbourne and it is Winterish, I use flannelette sheets that Took over there one time, because he and DDIL don't like them. They keep them in the cupboard for us.
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Post by: Katj on February 07, 2016, 07:47:58 am
We did 4 hours solid of gardening and trimming this morning. We got outside at 6am to beat the heat. We have a green waste verge collection starting tomorrow, so we didn't want to waste the opportunity. I am very stiff this afternoon.
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Post by: mcmich on February 07, 2016, 11:49:15 am
Went to the Newcastle camping and caravan show today. Briefly caught up with Dijini from trublue traveling.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 08, 2016, 02:43:55 am
Mich that would be lovely.
Katj there is always so much to do before you move on.

We had planned to get away about 9. It's now 10.30 and we are still at home. We have never towed anything with the Red Terror and we are having trouble with the lights on the AVan. They were fine when we brought the AVan home but we towed it with DH's car. DH is busily trying to solve the problem. Hopefully we will get away eventually.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 08, 2016, 03:22:18 am
Hope this wee hitch (excuse the pun) doesn't hold you back too much.
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Post by: Katj on February 08, 2016, 07:29:26 am
Cookie your DH is so clever, he would have it figured out by the time you read this I'm sure.
Enjoy your few days away, I hope it's cooler wherever it is.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 08, 2016, 08:53:24 am
We got away about 12.30. We ended up swapping cars. DH thinks he must have done something with the light relays when he put the roo bar on my car. Instead of stopping home we transferred all the stuff to DH's car after checking the A van lights worked. We are now nicely set up in Busselton and the sea breeze is sort of coming in.
On the way down we saw the horrid fire that is out of control near Harvey. The smoke was pretty colours but the devastation wasn't. Poor fireys  fighting fires in 40+ degrees.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 08, 2016, 08:58:04 am
Here we are having a coffee about half way down. It's not that far from home to Busselton, about 220km.   You can spot the difference, the car is white with a tray, not red with a tub and a gold top.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 08, 2016, 09:23:46 am
Good news you got away on your trip Cookie.The photo of the bush fire looks scary.
Take care :-* :-*
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Post by: judydawn on February 08, 2016, 11:06:41 am
Glad you finally got things organised cookie, lucky you have 2 cars that can tow the van.  Have fun.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 08, 2016, 10:02:20 pm
All looks good Cookie. Have a great little holiday.
More cleaning and packing. Time in the garden.
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Post by: troupie on February 09, 2016, 04:04:30 am
Have a good time Cookie; we go down there a bit now that our daughter lives there.

Funny how we are all so different and then not so different. We don't use electric blankets in Perth and I don't like winter sheets although I gave in this year for DH. I also make my own Lux wool mix; found the recipe when I first left home and love it. We are sweltering here at the moment; it was 30 when I got up at 6am and looked on the pateo.
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Post by: mab19 on February 09, 2016, 04:38:38 am
Glad you were able to get away Cookie.  Enjoy your break.
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Post by: Katj on February 09, 2016, 05:20:51 am
Hope it's a little cooler down there Cookie, although I suspect not, I spoke to my sister in Australind yesterday and they were sweltering like Perth.
The poor people in the Harvey area, being hot with 2 rounds of fires in as many months. I feel for the fire fires too Cookie, they do an amazing and very dangerous job in Extreme conditions.
I'm just trying to keep cool today, not much packing getting done.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 09, 2016, 06:35:40 am
We had an exciting evening. The power went off about 6.30/7. I had a shower in pitch blackness. Hopefully I didn't miss too many spots. It cooled down nicely in the evening and was lovely sleeping in the baby van.
This morning we left Busselton and drove down to Pemberton. We had lunch there, it was lovely and cool. We should have stayed there. We moved on to a place called Quinninup and an Eco Park. We are in a cleared patch of forrest. There are emus walking round and from the little black balls of manure on the ground there will be quite a few wallabies around later. There is a reasonable breeze blowing through every now and then.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 09, 2016, 06:40:47 am
This is why it's called an A van. As you can see its tiny.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 09, 2016, 06:50:05 am
Looks lovely cookie and what a cute van   housework today so nothing exciting.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 09, 2016, 06:52:28 am
Looks like an idyllic site, Cookie.  Love the tiny van, you would have to keep everything very compact to fit in.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 09, 2016, 07:27:09 am
The Avan is very cute Cookie.Lovely photo of your campsite.
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Post by: jeninwa on February 09, 2016, 08:17:29 am
That's a cute van cookie enjoy you time away.
After running around sorting my car out. I decided to do my shopping online. Being delivered early tomorrow morning. I've never used wollies before.
Just about finished work for the afternoon I think I might have a quick swim before DH and I go out for dinner. We were given a scopon voucher for Xmas take this long to get a booking.
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Post by: judydawn on February 09, 2016, 08:36:59 am
Love the van and camping spot cookie, did you take the TMX? It's much bigger than the teardrop van your DH made isn't it?

Great option Jenny, in your heat it's easier to let someone else do the shopping for you.  I've only used home deliveries when I was tied to the house when DH was home - I'd rather not ask friends or neighbours to do my shopping for me. 
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Post by: astarra on February 09, 2016, 08:40:19 am
I love online shopping Jen  :D

Today I cleaned out the pantry and reorganised it again - still have the top three shelves to do, but they can wait  ;D
have a benchtop covered with canned food, that has probably been sitting there since I got my TMs  :P :-[
possibly some interesting meals coming up over the next few days!  :-))
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Post by: cookie1 on February 09, 2016, 11:40:20 am
We didn't bring the thermomix with us as we're only away for a few days. Very basic camping being done this time.
As dusk arrived heaps more kangaroos came in to eat the grass here. Quite amazing really. It would be wonderful for overseas people to camp in here.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 09, 2016, 04:11:54 pm
I went to see the film "The Danish Girl" .Eddie Redmayne and Alicia Vikander were very good.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 09, 2016, 07:37:16 pm
Cookie, love those A Vans. They are so well designed.  Enjoy your break.
More cleaning and packing. Slowly does it. We have been so lucky that the weather hasn't been too warm.
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Post by: Katj on February 10, 2016, 02:49:51 am
Sounds wonderful Cookie, I love the south west!
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Post by: astarra on February 10, 2016, 10:10:24 am
I went shopping with the MIL today, was fun  :D
I had a play with one of these http://www.vorwerk-kobold.com.au/kobold-vk150 (http://www.vorwerk-kobold.com.au/kobold-vk150) oh boy....l want!!!  8)  ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2016, 04:57:42 am
That looks good Astarra. I bought a Dyson a year or so ago so I mustn't look.

We drove on to Albany yesterday. We were going to stop in Walpole but they had millions of March flies too and they love biting us. It's not hot at all here, very nice really. Quite humid but I think that may be Albany's weather most of the year. Home tomorrow.
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Post by: *suzanne* on February 11, 2016, 05:12:05 am
It's very humid here today give me 40 degree dry heat any day
Was planning on cooking but my freezer decided to go haywire defrosts then refreezes and it's all to do with the icemaker leaking water into the fan easy fix and not expensive so shouldn't complain but now I have a messy kitchen after he blew air into the back of the compressor and there's dust /dirt everywhere
Drive safely home cookie xx
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Post by: spersephone on February 11, 2016, 07:03:37 am
Those A Vans are cute, but we have a Jayco Eagle that we love. I wish we'd gotten a Swan, it's just got a tiny amount of extra space inside. I love the way we can open it right up to get fresh air in.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2016, 11:25:21 am
We have a Jayco Pop Top too Sarah. This tiny one is for taking on dirt tracks hunting wildflowers and similar things. We're trying it out as we haven't used it before. We love the big Jayco. It is so cool with a pop top and we have a shower and toilet in it. Perfect for Grey Nomads like us.

We have spent today exploring Albany. The entrance to Princess Royal Harbour is very beautiful. A lot of the Anzacs left from here in November 1914.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 11, 2016, 03:08:17 pm
What a stunning view Cookie 8)
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Post by: achookwoman on February 11, 2016, 06:05:50 pm
Lovely photo Cookie.  Thanks for taking us with you on your holiday.
Last night on Food Safari, Fire, we saw the Argentinean restaurant in Adelaide where we went for a meal with Judy. It was recommended by Katie's DH. Would certainly go there again.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 11, 2016, 07:31:55 pm
This afternoon DH and I are escaping from work and heading up to the Sanguine Estate Music Festival in Heathcote, Central Victoria.  It is a wonderful, full weekend of good food, good music, great companionship and fine wine - the weather is invariably good to us and it is such a relaxing weekend - we really look forward to it every year.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 11, 2016, 08:22:02 pm
Have a lovely weekend Marina. :-*
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Post by: mab19 on February 11, 2016, 09:31:53 pm
Lovely photo Cookie.  We loved Albany when we visited some years ago.

Have a lovely relaxing weekend Cuilidh.
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Post by: JulieO on February 11, 2016, 09:56:42 pm
Sounds like a nice weekend planned Cuilidh.  :D

We are on our way to Adelaide for a couple of nights.  Will catch up with our son today and tomorrow night we are going to a birthday bash at a hotel where a band is playing.  A chance to get dolled up !  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on February 11, 2016, 09:59:04 pm
Isn't it nice to explore areas in your own State cookie, I really enjoyed our ship's stopover there many years ago.

I watched that programme too Chookie but with iPad on lap, obviously I wasn't listening properly.  I saw one scene which did remind me of our lunch at that restaurant, no wonder it looked familiar LOL.

Marina your weekend sounds wonderful, relax and enjoy. 

Julie, we're putting on a nice weekend for you, have fun.
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Post by: obbie on February 11, 2016, 10:26:32 pm
Oh, Have fun  Julie. :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 12, 2016, 01:19:26 am
Been doing outside work this morning, my artificial grass is now looking spic 'n span again after I blew and vacuumed it - first time in many months as it's been quite windy here for some time now.  I should have done it in 2 sessions as it's a big job but I pushed myself to do the lot.  That's it for me for the day.
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Post by: JulieO on February 12, 2016, 07:08:24 am
Judy, is this you in the first photo pushing a trolley?

I was trying to find where Aldi was and whether to go and have a look and found this.

http://www.news.com.au/finance/business/retail/adelaide-shoppers-embrace-aldi-as-the-retailer-opens-its-first-south-australian-stores/news-story/6193d67475b4449f3a70ca0fe58d4743
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Post by: judydawn on February 12, 2016, 07:27:11 am
No Julie, but I agree with you that it sure does look like me  ;D  There's no way I'd put myself through the trauma of attending an opening of any store these days. There are no Aldi's near us yet but when they do come to the Western suburbs, I'll go along after everything's settled down.  I've been to the Ballarat Aldi and I quite enjoyed that.

I had a lovely afternoon with DH & Mum as they had a Happy Hour and karaoke afternoon.  It was lovely to see the oldies (and not so old) singing along and enjoying their cocktails.  Some may sleep well tonight  :-X

 
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Post by: JulieO on February 12, 2016, 09:10:57 am
Haha, it looks like you have a double Judy  ;D  I'll leave Aldi this trip but will check it out at a later date.

We are going to Jamie's restaurant at lunch time tomorrow.  There seems to be mixed reviews so will go with an open mind.  :)
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Post by: spersephone on February 12, 2016, 10:15:45 am
The other night I went to a Jo Whitton seminar here in Melbourne, which was great. My oldest daughter Elisabeth, who is 8, made dinner tonight using the chips. We had Pizza Margherita and Pizza Bianca. She wanted just the Bianca and I said we needed it to support something else, not be the main meal. It was good, I just helped her ensure it was all evenly covered, and I shaped the dough and got them in and out of the cupboard. She'll want a Thermomix when she's old enough to move out.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 12, 2016, 11:00:15 am
Everyone that is away enjoy your break.
Chookie the restaurant that you mentioned looked lovely on Fire last night. I'm enjoying that show.
Your DD will be doing all the cooking soon Sarah, enjoy it.

We drove home today. The baby van is all unpacked and some of the washing done.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 12, 2016, 08:36:02 pm
I spent part of the afternoon with a friend looking for her lost dog.We didn't find him but he was found safe and well very near her house.
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Post by: judydawn on February 13, 2016, 12:49:02 am
Thank goodness for that Denise. It's such a worry when pets go missing.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 13, 2016, 06:43:53 am
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Thank goodness for that Denise. It's such a worry when pets go missing.

It sure is, although I wish the dog at the back of us would go missing. He has been barking non stop for several hours.  :( :(
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Post by: judydawn on February 13, 2016, 07:29:07 am
After visiting DH & Mum, I popped in to see Katie & Richard today then came home and did a bit of cooking.  Our cool change came in late this afternoon and it's just beautiful with that cool breeze wafting through the house.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 13, 2016, 09:28:27 pm
Just catching up. Good to see what everyone is doing.
CC , glad friends dog was found.
Sarah, great to be cooking with your daughter.
Marina, enjoy your weekend.  We went to that Heathcote event several years ago and loved it.
While we were at that Restaurant with Judy , that was on Fire,  I had a talk to the Chef/ owner about the quality of the lamb he was using. He is a very nice person .
Judy, there are 3 Aldis in Ballarat, and one is less than  10 minutes from our new home. This will be the one you went to.
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Post by: JulieO on February 15, 2016, 06:16:38 am
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Haha, it looks like you have a double Judy  ;D  I'll leave Aldi this trip but will check it out at a later date.

We are going to Jamie's restaurant at lunch time tomorrow.  There seems to be mixed reviews so will go with an open mind.  :)

Thoroughly enjoyed Jamie's restaurant.  Couldn't fault anything about it, from the service, choice of food and of course the food itself.  The attention given by the staff without being over the top or intrusive was spot on.  Will definitely be going back as there were so many things we would like to try.  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on February 15, 2016, 06:34:52 am
I've spent a couple of hours working on a quilt today.  Another project that I am trying to finish.
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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2016, 07:21:27 am
I'm glad you enjoyed Jamie's restaurant Julie.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2016, 07:24:32 am
I've been to Jamie's here and also in Canberra. I enjoyed both.
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Post by: Katj on February 15, 2016, 08:11:01 am
Lots of cleaning today, have emptied out the cupboards and cleaned, and also the oven.
I then went to my weekly exercise class, not really because I felt like it, but needed to get out of the house and do something different other than cleaning & packing boxes.
Now I'm pooped, will probably fall asleep in the chair tonight.
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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2016, 09:57:12 am
I don't blame you Katj.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2016, 11:07:04 am
I sort of had a small Nanna nap this afternoon.
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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2016, 11:57:21 am
Good for you cookie, I hope you sleep well tonight.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 15, 2016, 08:43:29 pm
More packing and cleaning. Rather enjoying the de cluttered house.
Ral regrouted  the bathroom floor tiles.
Picked some Cumquats so will make jelly today.
Will be taking one freezer to Invermay on the 1 st. of March so have been cooking and sorting out food to take . This freezer has 6 drawers so I do a drawer a day.
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Post by: obbie on February 15, 2016, 10:08:11 pm
looking forward to seeing the quilt MAB :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 16, 2016, 03:32:07 am
Chookie you are busy, as is Katj.

So far I've been to The Spud Shed this morning and stocked up on lots of lovely stone fruit and a few Vegies. Some of their Vegies aren't the best so I only buy what looks good.
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Post by: mab19 on February 16, 2016, 03:36:08 am
Grocery shopping this morning.  Sewing this afternoon.  Now waiting for a friend to arrive for afternoon tea.
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Post by: judydawn on February 16, 2016, 04:51:50 am
My usual visit this afternoon then stopped at the nursery for some bags of bark to top up some bare areas in the back garden. It may need more but that's a start so shortly I'll be levelling one area which is too high before scattering it around.
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Post by: obbie on February 16, 2016, 05:05:50 am
Caught up with Marina this morning, then spent the afternoon shopping.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 16, 2016, 07:38:17 am
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Caught up with Marina this morning, then spent the afternoon shopping.
Things are still chaotic at work, but did manage to get together with Robyn and her DH for a coffee and chat just before my lunch break.  Great to meet them, even if it was only for a very quick visit.  I headed back to work afterwards and, much to Robyn's DH delight, they were setting off for more shopping!
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Post by: cookie1 on February 16, 2016, 07:44:10 am
It's lovely when you can catch up even if it is only for a short time.
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Post by: obbie on February 16, 2016, 09:18:42 am
Thanks Marina, yes I took my DH shopping under protest, and spent alot in Myer...
Just had dinner out again, yum. :D
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Post by: judydawn on February 16, 2016, 10:43:38 pm
My 6 bags of bark only did this area yesterday.
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Post by: judydawn on February 16, 2016, 10:45:22 pm
Today I expect the next 6 bags will go further as the other areas are more narrow.  This is the next spot to be covered.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 17, 2016, 01:07:07 am
It looks lovely with the bark on Judy.
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Post by: obbie on February 17, 2016, 05:40:12 am
looks great Judy. :D
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Post by: judydawn on February 17, 2016, 06:23:56 am
Thanks girls, another 6 bags have now been scattered but I probably need 4 more to finish that area.

Residents' meeting at the care facility today during which  I was publicly thanked by the DON and given a lovely card and voucher on Coles/Myer for my help on Monday.  Obviously those involved approved of this kind gesture as their clapping was quite audible.

This was followed by a great concert.  Everyone was clapping and singing along, staff were moving and grooving throughout the hour long concert, dancing with those capable and they even got a staff congo line going at one stage.  It certainly put a smile on our faces.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 17, 2016, 06:51:26 am
Judy that is so lovely. It sounds like a wonderful place. I don't think I ever saw a smile on the carers at the place Mum was in. The DON changes soon after she moved in and things went down hill from then. Sad for the residents.
I'm sure the people you took in your car really loved it, it would have been more excitement for them on their day out.
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Post by: Katj on February 17, 2016, 07:15:26 am
Nice one Judy, although  you would'nt expect to be rewarded for your kind gesture, it is nice that the DON acknowledged it.
Well done on your bark spreading, it certainly makes a difference to the look of your garden.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 17, 2016, 07:19:07 am
OK, I've got to ask, who, or what, is "The DON"?

Sounds like you had a really good time, Judy.  the acknowledgement was wonderful, too.

Bark never goes far enough, does it?  We spread some on our garden at Xmas and ended up using two truck loads worth to get good coverage!
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Post by: spersephone on February 17, 2016, 07:36:33 am
I made Skinnymixer's Cheesy Pumpkin Puffs today, and was excited to give them to my girls to try. They hate them. I hate lunch boxes. I had so many wonderful ideas but my children hate everything.
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Post by: judydawn on February 17, 2016, 07:56:20 am
Marina, the DON is the Director of Nursing - ours is a beautiful lady who often has dementia residents in her office.  I heard her ask the 2 she had in there one day if they'd like a coffee and how do they have it. Had to laugh at one answer, 'in a mug' LOL.

I probably needed a trailer load at least but buying the bags was the easiest (if not the most expensive) way of buying it. I hate asking people for help if I can help it and I certainly don't tow trailers. 

Cookie I feel for people who are ruled in nursing homes by heartless DONs, their lives can be wonderful with the right staff.

Sarah I know how you feel.  I try healthier options on the grand-kids but they are not that interested.

DH was impressed with the before and after photo Katj.  So far the blackbirds haven't found it but I'm sure they will.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 17, 2016, 09:15:31 am
Your garden looks very neat and tidy Judy.Bloody blackbirds love the beds that I cover with bark LOL

You certainly had a terrific day.The concert sounded lively LOL What a special DON the residents have.Is she making the transfer to the new care home?
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Post by: judydawn on February 17, 2016, 10:11:10 am
No unfortunately Denise.   She came out of retirement to run our nursing home for 18 months or so when the last DON left so she will be retiring again when we move.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 17, 2016, 11:23:48 am
Sarah did you like the Cheesy Pumpkin Puffs?  It's hard with kids. I think DD took vegemite sandwiches for at least 7 years. With a little apple pie to follow! 
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Post by: spersephone on February 17, 2016, 08:16:09 pm
 I liked them, but I would spice them up a little bit. Would you believe that my children don't like apple pie? Or any pie? They don't like pastry either. Or custard. I keep telling them that one day they're going to kick themselves for wasting the opportunity to eat yummy food so often.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 18, 2016, 12:37:28 am
What do they like to eat Sarah?  I remember tearing my hair out thousands of years ago when DD would only eat peanut butter, bread and milo. I was told don't worry, but it is hard.
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Post by: judydawn on February 18, 2016, 04:46:10 am
Spread another 6 bags of bark and now only need 6 more.
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Post by: spersephone on February 18, 2016, 08:34:31 pm
If they had their way, they'd live on nuggets (at least I can make better versions of them), chips, ice cream, spaghetti noodles (no sauce, and don't dare to give them zoodles), chocolate and two minute noodles (don't try the marginally healthier version of this either). And of course lollies. They will eat rice, and meat, provided there aren't obvious vegetables in it. And they devour bread by the bucketload. Lisa will only have jam sandwiches, and Kate will only have Nutella ones. I can get away with toasted cheese sandwiches, but not untoasted. And the cheese can only be Kraft cheddar slices. Boring!
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Post by: obbie on February 18, 2016, 10:05:59 pm
Sarah, sounds like my son, they only east some things.
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Post by: judydawn on February 18, 2016, 10:14:32 pm
What do they have for breakfast Sarah?  Will they drink fruit smoothies?
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Post by: cookie1 on February 19, 2016, 12:17:07 am
Sarah I feel for you.
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Post by: mab19 on February 19, 2016, 05:14:11 am
I took a friend shopping for curtains today.  Her car is in the garage and today was her only free day.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 19, 2016, 05:17:20 am
That was kind of you Margaret. I whizzed up to the local shopping centre this morning. I was only going to be a short time, until I ran into a friend. I eventually arrived home. It was lovely chatting.
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Post by: judydawn on February 19, 2016, 06:00:40 am
I've been to my probus meeting then lunch with some of the girls, on to see DH and Mum, picked up the final 6 bags of bark and scattered that around whilst my window cleaner did his thing.  Now, sitting with a nice, cold drink and my feet up.
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Post by: astarra on February 19, 2016, 06:07:33 am
Cleaned out the chicken coop, gardening and played on the trampoline with water with the girls outside, inside I cleaned, cooked and tidied.....just a general day!!!  ;D
Oh and school drop offs and pick ups, picked up some stuff for the MIL etc - yep, just a general day!  ;D ;D
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Post by: spersephone on February 19, 2016, 11:49:00 am
They've gone off so much stuff. They say they'll drink smoothies, but then they drag it out. Lisa will end up drinking it over an hour and having had so little that it's all separated. I'll get there one day, I must keep faith. Kate's at a Joey Scout sleepover tonight, the first time she's ever slept away from home. It's a district one, so they're all coming from neighbouring suburbs, but they're just down the street from us, so we walked there.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 19, 2016, 12:12:36 pm
You are probably more nervous than she is Sarah.  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on February 19, 2016, 09:03:06 pm
Nice to catch up.
Sarah, don't stress, your girls sound pretty normal. GS went through a stage of eating only Weetbix and anything in bread crumbs.
Judy, your garden is so tidy. Good going with the wood chips.
More packing and cleaning.  Kat, how are you going. .? We do a final inspection of our new place on Monday. Settlement on Friday. Will stay for the weekend following settlement.  May be AWOL from Forum on and off.
GD has already booked herself in to stay.
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Post by: judydawn on February 19, 2016, 10:33:32 pm
It could be an interesting night Sarah, the first night away can be a bit tricky.  The food issue will be interesting too, maybe she will try something different on the sleepover. 

The back garden was looking a bit tired Chookie but I'm very happy with what I've done this week.  I have another area to do now but will wait until this next round of heat before even thinking about what to do there.

Being so near DD and the grandies in your new house will mean a lot of sleepovers I'm sure Chookie.  Good luck with the move.

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Post by: mab19 on February 19, 2016, 11:55:33 pm
Your girls sound normal to me Sarah.  Two of mine were very picky and now eat everything.  The eldest DS ate anything put in front of him and his favourite was cauliflower and peas.  He is now an excellent cook and shares the cooking at home.
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Post by: spersephone on February 20, 2016, 06:32:21 am
Kate survived the sleepover, so she will be able to go to Kangaree next month, which is a one night camp in Warragul.
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Post by: judydawn on February 20, 2016, 07:04:22 am
Great news Sarah.
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Post by: jeninwa on February 20, 2016, 08:03:34 am
Your garden looks so neat JD. That's great news Sarah
DD and I went to an edible blooms class this afternoon, it was a lot of fun. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160220/cf379119672de40c7d91bdb0dc1ac660.jpg)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 20, 2016, 08:33:29 am
That looks lovely Jeninwa. It's funny DD and I were just looking at classes for when she is on holidays. Any ideas?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 20, 2016, 09:24:52 am
A wonderful edible bouquet Jenny. :)
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Post by: jeninwa on February 20, 2016, 09:40:43 am
We did this one at the kitchen warehouse, $20 each, they have a few different class happening. I think manu is doing some classes there soon. Do you get there emails cookie?
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Post by: judydawn on February 20, 2016, 10:08:19 am
What a great idea Jenny, I love the idea of edible blooms.

Today I planted spinach and spring onions, a ground cover and some flowering perennials to add a bit of colour to the garden.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 21, 2016, 06:37:59 am
Yes I do thanks Jeninwa.
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 21, 2016, 10:23:55 am
Love the bouquet Jen. I would love to do something like that.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 21, 2016, 11:17:27 am
We had a breakfast run in the old car today. It started at 7.30 which meant waking up early. We prepared everything last night so didn't need to do much this morning. It was beautiful as it was cool and by the river. There was about 22 vintage cars turned up and a few modern ones. Lots of good company and fun.
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Post by: judydawn on February 21, 2016, 12:19:57 pm
That sounds like a lovely day cookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 21, 2016, 06:21:14 pm
I am so out of touch with everyone and everything just now so this is an "umbrella" post to say hello, and good to read some of what everyone is up to in their lives.
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Post by: judydawn on February 21, 2016, 11:54:04 pm
That's nice of you Marina, we know you're very busy but it's lovely that you pop in when you have a moment.
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Post by: Sharonb on February 22, 2016, 12:53:44 am
I have ridden my horse. Done a load of washing. Made a loaf of buttermilk bread. Now i am getting to know this forum as i am new.  I will aslo look up a mushroom risotto recipe for dinner ( i have only had my thermie for 5 days )  and probably do the ironing (yuk)
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Post by: judydawn on February 22, 2016, 04:23:39 am
It's great that you can mix the more enjoyable tasks of horseriding and cooking with the mundane household chores Sharon.

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Post by: cookie1 on February 22, 2016, 06:45:25 am
I've also done the ironing this morning. It's cool here today so it wasn't such a chore.
I've goofed off, done some general tidying, told DH how wonderful the cushions he's made for the baby AVan are, and made a loaf of Classic Bread http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16597.0
As well as prepare and refrigerate farfallina's lovely grain bread. http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=16960.0
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Post by: Sharonb on February 22, 2016, 07:16:35 am
It has cooled down to a balmy 29 deg celsius here (at 8am that is)    So ironing is really a chore. 
Never mind I couldnt wait and cooked hubby mushroom risotto for lunch.  So easy i nearly did it twice :).  He loved it.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 22, 2016, 06:13:38 pm
LOL!  When I first got my TMX risotto was my main go to meal .... but I haven't made it for ages now, funny how recipes change as time goes by.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 22, 2016, 09:22:05 pm
Yesterday went to Ballarat for final inspection of  house. OMG the oven is so small. Will have to do something about that.
Also no Lemon tree, disaster. , !  Will plant one straight away. Lots of nice bushy trees but not many flowers except roses.  Easily remedied.
Nice living areas and lots of cupboards. Looking forward to Tapinaki ( sp? ) grill in kitchen bench, and  to igloo for starting seedlings.
Settlement Friday.
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Post by: judydawn on February 22, 2016, 10:59:15 pm
You always pick up things you didn't really notice during previous inspections Chookie but it's a beautiful house and I'm sure you and Ral will put your own stamp on it in no time at all. Busy time ahead for sure. 
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Post by: mab19 on February 23, 2016, 12:24:30 am
Went to the supermarket this morning trying to beat the heat.

I'll be taking it a bit easy for the next couple of the days as I have hurt my back again.  Don't know what did it this time, it just went. >:(
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Post by: judydawn on February 23, 2016, 01:18:24 am
Back pain is a darn nuisance Margaret, rest up and hopefully you will be OK very soon.

 Last week I spent a lot of time in the garden and not a bit of pain but if I spend more than 3 hours in the kitchen, the back pain is really bad.  I just can't work it out.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 23, 2016, 04:59:47 am
Take care Margaret. Many years ago I hurt my back by sneezing. Since I had the laminectomy and discectomy (?) I won't ever get a bad back again. Here's hoping anyway.
Just silly bursitis, but I'm working on that.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 23, 2016, 07:18:52 am
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... if I spend more than 3 hours in the kitchen, the back pain is really bad.  I just can't work it out.
It might just be the way you are bending over the bench, Judy.

Margaret, look after yourself.  I consider myself incredibly fortunate that I have never had back trouble (touch wood), but my DH has suffered with one for 40 years so it is something I am constantly aware of.
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Post by: spersephone on February 23, 2016, 08:14:19 am
Those edible blooms look so lovely!
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Post by: achookwoman on February 23, 2016, 08:33:38 pm
Judy, could be the height of the bench.
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Post by: judydawn on February 23, 2016, 11:24:08 pm
It's a real mystery Marina & Chookie, wearing a bra for more than a few hours has the same affect on my back as well. 
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Post by: Sharonb on February 24, 2016, 12:56:30 am
I will wade on in here if i may.
Not for a bad back really. But for sore muscle/ strained back etc.
Go to a saddlery or produce store and buy a tube of Rapid Gel. It is fantastic stuff. Nothing sinister in it, just camphor, menthol etc. Horses have far more sensitive skin than us, like dogs. So safe for them is usually safe for us. It is fabulous stuff. My saddlery sells more for people use than horsey use,:). My only complaint is that i have to hide it or i never have any if the horses need it, my hubby and my soccer mad son are always pinching it.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 24, 2016, 01:15:54 am
I will jump in also.  You can buy patches from some Chinese food shops that contain the same stuff. Very good for strains.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 24, 2016, 04:57:15 am
Sharon I had a chuckle there. A friend who lives  in Bullsbrook has horses and she buys quite a lot of stuff like that. She said the things she buys are food grade but so much cheaper that way. I think Coconut oil is one.
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Post by: Sharonb on February 24, 2016, 05:07:37 am
I do t know about the food grade. However horses are far more sensitive than us. Thats why they die from colic (indegestion to us)  because they cant vomit.   
Horse skin like dogs is very sensitive. So most shampoos. Medications (topical) etc are suitable to peope with sensitive skin also.
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Post by: obbie on February 24, 2016, 06:47:41 am
Go get a really good deep tissue massage from a Remedial therapist, not a beauty therapist. :)

 :)  I love Zen tincture, I use it on clients, and us of course. You can get it from chemists, or IGA :D

Could be the height of the bench, or a chair. I should live closer.
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Post by: judydawn on February 24, 2016, 07:45:27 am
Thanks for all the advice girls. Considering I did lifting of DH for over 20 years and I'm still able to move furniture or do heavy work around the house or yard,  I'm lucky in that I only need to sit down for 1/2 hour and I'm fine again when my 'kitchen back' kicks in.  I have 4 appointments a year with a physiotherapist who really gets stuck into me, it's certainly nothing like an enjoyable, relaxing massage at Endota or such places.  It's the old story, no pain, no gain.
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Post by: Sharonb on February 24, 2016, 08:54:58 am
Youth is wasted on the young Judy. 
Bri g on Benjamin Button I say.
I always find a good sit in a spa bath fixes mine. Sadly we dont have one any more so painful massage does me too. Not as nice.
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Post by: judydawn on February 24, 2016, 09:24:09 am
I had to google Benjamin Button Sharon, obviously I missed that movie. Yes I agree with you, sitting in a spa with the jets pointed in the direction of the pain is a nice way to go but I've only been able to do that on a cruise ship.  I do have a recliner with a  massager built into it but last time I used it, the motor made a funny noise and I was scared it was going to blow up so I haven't used it since.  Maybe it's time to try it again.
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Post by: Katj on February 24, 2016, 12:39:56 pm
The place we are moving too in a few weeks has a spa, I'm really looking forward to using it. Judy I also get a sore back if I'm in the kitchen too long. I can't blame the height of the bench tops, they were made for a tall person and a bit higher than regular. I am 5'6 1/2" and the height is perfect for me. I think it's more about standing for a long time without moving much.
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Post by: judydawn on February 24, 2016, 12:53:31 pm
I have had that said to me Katj.  A friend even suggested I sit down on a stool or something to do the prep work but I would find that too restrictive.  Thankfully I don't have too many long cooking sessions these days.
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Post by: Sharonb on February 24, 2016, 07:00:17 pm
hope it feels better soon Judy.
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Post by: obbie on February 24, 2016, 09:03:06 pm
If i lived closer Judy, I could fix your back.  :)

Spa jets are good.. :)
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Post by: mab19 on February 24, 2016, 11:15:57 pm
We had a spa bath in our previous house.  Sadly not in this house.

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Post by: judydawn on February 25, 2016, 12:30:35 am
Thanks Robyn.  Do you get much work up there?
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Post by: jeninwa on February 25, 2016, 05:01:27 am

I've had a few days off sick with diverticulitis just back from a ultrasound, I had to drink a ltr water and hour before thought I was going to bust, my poor bladder ain't what it use to be. To make things worse they were running late. I survived that traumatic experience.
Next is a colonoscopy. Hopefully not for a little while.
I asked the dr if I should avoid nuts and seeds, he said no. I thought that strange as what I have read said not to have them. I'll ask my real dr when I see him. Had a see another Dr as mine is away.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 25, 2016, 05:55:54 am
You poor thing. I remember years ago having an ultrasound and I just couldn't make it. So we called into a service station and I rushed to the toilet. I bought a 1 litre of water and drank that in the 20 minutes or so I had before the ultrasound and they didn't know the difference.
Jenny I've had a few colonoscopies and only once was I asked to not have seeds etc for a week before. Usually you have a bland, white diet for 3 days before and then nothing the 24 hours before and drink the 'yuk.'
Take care and I hope your diverticulitis is improved. Lots of people over 21 seem to have it. Take care.
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Post by: judydawn on February 25, 2016, 06:10:14 am
You certainly don't need anymore problems Jenny.  Well done on holding onto that litre of water for an extended period, it's so cruel making you wait extra time.
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Post by: mab19 on February 25, 2016, 08:33:05 am
Jeninwa, I have a problem with diverticulitis too and was told to limit the amount of seeds and nuts I eat, as well as corn kernals or anything that can be caught in the pockets in the wall of the bowel.   I also have to have regular colonoscopies.  I'm told that if you sip the prep drink through a straw it's much easier to get through it.   
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Post by: cookie1 on February 25, 2016, 08:57:51 am
Margaret I don't think I could sip the prep drink! I swallow it down as quick as I can and hope it stays there. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Katj on February 25, 2016, 12:19:02 pm
I also suffer from diverticulitis. I've tried to narrow down the things that set it off, and corn is the one thing I suspect set off my last bout. We don't often eat corn, but had eaten it twice in the few days leading up to my last bout.
The other suspect is Flax seed ( linseed). I was told that the body does not break down whole flax seeds. To receive the full benefit from them nutritionally, they should be ground. My diverticulitis has played up more in the last 8 months than ever before. I wondered if the Nutty Seed crackers were the culprit as I have been making them a lot in recent times. From now on, I will grind the flax seeds before adding them to the recipe.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2016, 12:12:00 am
That's interesting Katj. At least with a thermomix we can grind the seeds down.
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Post by: troupie on February 28, 2016, 10:10:15 am
I worked with a girl who couldn't eat seeds from tomato for the same reason.

Family here for weekend and I had a sleep when they left and now just cutting out more items for my community sewing; bags, pillowslips, little quits among the list.
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Post by: Kimmyh on February 28, 2016, 10:29:28 am
Ooh Jen I know exactly how you feel. I had an ultrasound a few weeks ago. Drank the 1 litre of water and was in so much pain I went to the toilet a little before I left home and then was asked to release some more from my bladder when I got there only to be told that wouldn't work and I should empty and have an internal ultrasound. Complete waste of drinking water!! All the best X
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 28, 2016, 08:03:46 pm
Linseeds are hard little seeds so I can see why they say to grind them. The only thing I have linseed in is LSA, which I make myself on a weekly basis and keep in the fridge.  I use golden linseed as I believe it is better than brown and I have also read that cooking (or, more specifically, heating) linseed diminishes it's beneficial attributes (that's not the right word I am looking for, but it seems it is too early for my brain to kick into gear and come up with the appropriate word!).
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Post by: spersephone on February 29, 2016, 12:38:53 am
I had the same thing happen to me once, so uncomfortable with a full bladder, and it wasn't necessary!
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Post by: troupie on February 29, 2016, 10:41:23 am
Had to take my thermie in today because it was sick; sick of kneading dough I think because the knead button wouldn't work but all the rest was OK. They were very good and looked at it and found the problem right away and the answer was two new blades and it worked. A lot of money but well worth it. I had to buy bread on the weekend which was not good. Katj, I did what you said and waited until Monday so I could use it over the weekend with the family here.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 29, 2016, 10:50:38 am
That was wise advice from Katj.
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Post by: Katj on February 29, 2016, 11:23:20 am
Glad you got it fixed Troupie. It would have been hard to survive a weekend without your Thermie, especially with GK's sleeping over.
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Post by: judydawn on February 29, 2016, 11:54:12 am
That's great Troupie, it's lucky HO are close to you.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 29, 2016, 03:59:09 pm
Great news that your TM is back working Troupie.I think we all dread when they get sick.
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Post by: Katj on March 01, 2016, 11:56:40 am
DS, DH, GS (3) and myself spent a beautiful few hours at the Melbourne Zoo this morning. DIL had to work unfortunately. We got to see the baby gorilla up close, so adorable. The baby elephant was playing with a whole iceberg lettuce which he finally ate and one of the male lions was standing on a rock nearby to the viewing window, roaring loudly! Just a few highlights of many.
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Post by: troupie on March 01, 2016, 12:00:44 pm
I am so glad to have thermie back; cant understand what is wrong with the blades but as long as I have it home and working I don't really care (except for all that money of course).

Zoo sounds good Katj, especially with your son and GS.
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Post by: judydawn on March 01, 2016, 12:19:07 pm
It sounds as if your old blades were 'stripped' troupie.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 01, 2016, 12:29:50 pm
I'd hate to be without my thermomix for any period of time. I'm glad it's all fixed troupie.

Katj the zoo sounds lovely. I could spend hours in with the lemurs. The baby elephant sounds amazing.
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Post by: judydawn on March 01, 2016, 01:18:58 pm
We've been to Melbourne quite a few times over the last 25 years or so and not once did we get to visit the zoo!  Where is it exactly?
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Post by: obbie on March 01, 2016, 09:07:02 pm
love the Melbourne zoo, have been 3-4 times.

We have been quoting, lots.
I hope they all get accepted.
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Post by: Katj on March 01, 2016, 09:22:31 pm
Judy, the Melbourne zoo is in Carlton, close to Princes Pk where the Carlton football club are.
I have bought my DS and his family an annual pass, it entitles them to get into Melbourne zoo, Werribee Pk Open Plain zoo (fantastic) and Healesville Wildlife sanctuary. Also Taronga if they visit Sydney, Perth zoo, there maybe others.
Money well spent, saves them a fortune as they go often.
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Post by: Katj on March 01, 2016, 09:24:48 pm
Cookie, the Lemurs are adorable, but quiet yesterday. I think they had just been fed, and being a warm day they were sleepy. I love all the animals!
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Post by: judydawn on March 01, 2016, 11:05:52 pm
Thanks Katj, maybe next time I visit DD I will make an effort to go there.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 02, 2016, 12:24:21 am
You can go by tram Judy. However it does take you to the back entrance which has never worried us.
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Post by: judydawn on March 02, 2016, 12:48:23 am
Thanks cookie.  I'm surprised the kids have never mentioned I should go there.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 02, 2016, 02:38:36 am
I hate to admit it, having lived in Melbourne for the best part of 18 years or so, we have never been to the zoo either.  We are literally just around the corner from the Imax and been there only three times but have never been to the musuem either - and it is part of the Imax complex.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 02, 2016, 05:02:04 am
Marina in the last 10 years I have been to Taronga Park, Melbourne zoo, but not Perth zoo. I think it is a case of knowing that it is there and you can go any time.

I did the shopping this morning. I needed Pine Nuts and Pistachios. I never realised they were so expensive. I paid around $16 for the Pistachios and $15 for the Pine Nuts. They were bigger packets but not really very large, and the price /kg was cheaper in that size.  This was in Woolworths. Where do all you lovely people buy these please?
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Post by: Katj on March 02, 2016, 05:21:33 am
Cookie, I usually get them at Woollies too, only because it's convenient. There is one of the Bulk Source food places in Vic Park. I have never checked his prices, but they would have to be cheaper than supermarkets you woul think.
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Post by: Katj on March 02, 2016, 05:31:09 am
DH and I went to Books for Cooks today. What a lovely shop!!  First we looked for that clothing store The Ginger Tree, only to be told it had closed.
I didn't want to buy books as we are still packing up, and we are coming back to Melbourne at the end of May again for DS's birthday. I did buy Rena Patten's "Cooking with Kale" . I love her quinoa cookbooks.
The other one I got was "Kale" The complete guide. Looks very informative and interesting.
I could have spent all day there. 2 shelves just on Indian cooking!
Our parking meter was nearly up and we had to go to some other places before picking up DS.
Will definitely go back in May with some extra $'s.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 02, 2016, 06:38:12 am
I'm too scared to go into Books for Cooks ... it's a very dangerous shop! :D
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Post by: judydawn on March 02, 2016, 07:01:11 am
I've had a good day, just a normal day really but a little different. I commented on how nice DH's Pork roast looked and I was offered a plate. Delicious, better than any hotel roast I've ever had.  I was then offered a bowl of fruit salad but didn't want to push my luck.  Today they celebrated Jan, Feb & March birthdays so I stayed for afternoon tea - coffee, wine, fruit platter and a lovely moist chocolate cake.  I rolled out of there with a full tummy and met the neighbours at the local hotel for our monthly afternoon tea meet up.  The girls came back here to raid my chive patch.  No evening meal for me tonight!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 02, 2016, 07:39:14 am
I have been to Source in Vic Park Katj but will be going again soon to see if they have these sorts of things there too.

Judy, what a lovely, surprising day you have had. It's wonderful to hear that the food was tasty.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 02, 2016, 08:49:39 am
Books for Cooks sounds a very dangerous place LOL

What a great day you had Judy.

Nuts have become very expensive Cookie.Macadamias are one of the most expensive here in the UK.
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Post by: spersephone on March 02, 2016, 08:54:53 am
We've been to the zoo a few times in the past year. We're going again in two weeks for a Cub Scout thing, and the King of Sweden will be there.
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Post by: jeninwa on March 02, 2016, 08:55:15 am
From memory they did cookie, wish there was a source closer to me, either 30 plus min north and about the same south. It's a bit different than weigh a pay which is 5min from work.
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Post by: Katj on March 02, 2016, 11:00:36 am
Cookie, have you looked at 2brothersfoods.com.au their prices are quite a bit less than Source Bulk, and the postage is a flat rate of $3.50, I think they must be in WA.
I know someone that shops with them and she is happy with their service.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 02, 2016, 11:02:59 am
Thanks Katj I had forgotten about them.
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Post by: obbie on March 02, 2016, 09:02:36 pm
Went to cairns yesterday, delivered a quote, and had lunch with Mum & dad, great to catch up with them. :)
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Post by: Katj on March 02, 2016, 09:51:58 pm
How far from Cairns are you Robyn? I guess you don't see your parents too often.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 02, 2016, 10:15:47 pm
Judy, lucky you.
This is what I have been doing. 2/3 of way through.
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Post by: judydawn on March 02, 2016, 10:57:25 pm
Have fun Chookie, at least you can work at your own pace.
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Post by: mab19 on March 03, 2016, 12:23:12 am
I had a friend call in for morning tea.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 03, 2016, 12:42:33 am
Quote from: mab19 on March 03, 2016, 12:23:12 am
I had a friend call in for morning tea.
Nice Margaret.
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Post by: JulieO on March 03, 2016, 02:26:50 am
Have been cleaning out the fridge.  I've been keeping hold of lots of flavoured salts, condiments etc (made in the tm) that take up room and which I haven't used for a while,  so today I decided to clear them out. 

I get so excited sometimes by what I can make in the TM, that I don't think it through as to whether it's something I will use a lot.  I seem to end up with jars of stuff I never seem to go back to  :-))  What I've kept I will make a consious effort to use up until they're gone.  Am going to be more selective as to what I make.  I am also determined to do the same with the freezer.  It's ridiculous that I have so much stuff when there are only 2 of us.  I need a kick up the backside.  ;D

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Post by: judydawn on March 03, 2016, 04:27:55 am
I know exactly what you mean Julie as in the early days I did the same.  I'm not as bad now but still have far too much in the pantry and freezer especially.  At times I try and substitute what I have rather than buying what the recipe specifies.

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Post by: cookie1 on March 03, 2016, 05:34:54 am
I need the kick up the backside too Julie. My fridge seems to have jars of bits and pieces everywhere. I'm the one that usually has to finish them off. It adds several 100 calories to my normal eating pattern, but I'm not complaining at all.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 03, 2016, 05:54:33 am
Another one who needs a kick up the back side.  Now I have 2 fridges on the go so double the trouble.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 03, 2016, 08:54:04 am
Another lined up for a kick in the pants as my fridge has half eaten jars.I need to do something too. :-[
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Post by: judydawn on March 03, 2016, 10:46:25 am
The line is getting longer girls LOL.
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Post by: troupie on March 03, 2016, 12:20:49 pm
Me too; ouch.
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Post by: Katj on March 03, 2016, 08:25:23 pm
my big test will be when we shift to our new, smaller place. Not that much smaller except for fridge space. Going from 2 fridges to 1 is going to be hard, as the 1 fridge is a bit smaller than our current biggest one. I will be close to shops though, so I will be changing the way I do things. I will also be closer to my DD so she will probably get more baked stuff instead of it going in the freezer.
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Post by: obbie on March 03, 2016, 09:10:02 pm
Am I the only one with 3 fridges full. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 04, 2016, 11:26:35 am
I have one fridge, it's not that big. We had a pigeon pair, but then the freezer died.
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Post by: spersephone on March 04, 2016, 11:27:44 am
I want a pigeon pair, I don't have enough freezer space.
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Post by: mab19 on March 05, 2016, 12:05:46 am
One fridge here that is crammed full.  I would love another freezer.
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Post by: obbie on March 05, 2016, 01:27:48 am
woops, we have 3 fridges, and 3 freezes.

The joys of 25 minutes to a supermarket. ;D
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Post by: astarra on March 06, 2016, 09:25:52 pm
I have one upright freezer and one fridge/freezer..... works for us.
would love a chest freezer .... one day!!  ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 07, 2016, 02:29:55 am
When we go to Monkey Mia we take a chest freezer. I tend to almost fall in it, I usually ask DH to get things out if they aren't near the top.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 07, 2016, 02:32:49 am
I am another compulsive mixer of things that I don't necessarily want or need, but make for the sheer enjoyment and "just because I can".  I pass them all on to my neighbours - I never get any feedback so I don't know whether they actually use them or bin them, though!
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2016, 06:00:16 am
 I once gave a hamper to a friend and she emailed back when she had tried everything and commented on each and every item in the basket.  She even asked for some recipes.  I was pleasantly surprised as like you Marina, not too many people bother with feed back.
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Post by: JulieO on March 07, 2016, 10:25:00 pm
What a lovely thing for your friend to do Judy.  That would certainly make me want to make and give more stuff to her.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 08, 2016, 12:35:42 am
It's amazing the different responses isn't it?  I don't really do hampers but I do share bits and pieces I make. The responses range from acceptance and a thanks ( I think they give it away - my brother), to May I have the recipe please? 
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Post by: judydawn on March 08, 2016, 03:35:11 am
This particular friend is a bit of a foodie Julie, whenever she visits Tasmania or anywhere really, she brings me home bits and pieces from her travels.  Her Christmas hampers are always completely different to mine - she makes lovely Christmas cakes, puddings, jams, chutneys and usually has a packet of Brie or Camembert along with lovely thin wafer crackers. I had a break from doing hampers last year and shouted them out to lunch instead but my friend still did a hamper for me.

Today we had a meeting with the DON of the new nursing home currently being built to house our residents. We will be moving into it in Sept/October this year.  I'd made a list of questions to ask and she addressed everything on the list.  I now look forward to moving Mum and DH into the new premises in due course and all staff have been promised jobs which is very important to us all.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 08, 2016, 04:41:35 am
It is all sounding good for the nursing home, Judy.  With luck you'll all be in by Xmas (working on the theory that everything runs late!).
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Post by: achookwoman on March 08, 2016, 06:14:58 am
Judy, that does sound very good. I'm glad you did your homework.
We had a plumber come today to install the washing machine and put washers on some taps.  Also toilet in B and B end was running continually.  All fixed.
Very hot today but AC working well.
Still unpacking, nearly there.
Ral picked me some roses from the garden.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 08, 2016, 06:52:09 am
How sweet of Ral. The roses are beautiful. I'm glad you are nearly done Chookie.
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Post by: judydawn on March 08, 2016, 07:10:45 am
What beautiful roses Chookie and how romantic of Ral.
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Post by: mab19 on March 08, 2016, 08:26:08 am
Your roses are beautiful Chookie.  I think your DH is a keeper.

It sounds like everything is falling into place with the new nursing home Judy.

A quick trip to the supermarket this morning before the heat.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 08, 2016, 09:04:08 am
Good news that your questions were answered at the DON meeting Judy.

Beautiful roses Chookie.So sweet of Ral to go off and cut them for you.
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Post by: Katj on March 08, 2016, 11:27:36 am
What a sweet guy Ral is Chookie.
Nice that you are coming to the end of your unpacking. We got back from Melbourne late Sunday and gave been busy since.
Still packing for our move which starts on the 18th when we get the keys.
We have taken most of the boxed stuff to DD's house. She has a large garage and lives 5 mins away from our new place, so once settlement takes place we won't have to trek as far for all the boxes.
We went for a final inspection today to make sure everything is to our liking and working properly. Lights, Air-con,Taps, Oven, Hot Water etc. All good, especially the air-con, it was very hot today so it was a good test.
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Post by: judydawn on March 08, 2016, 11:40:20 am
That's so handy that DD lives so close Katj.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 08, 2016, 07:59:41 pm
Just grocery shopping for me and a little housework.

Not long now before your move Katj.Great that your DD is storing boxes for you.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 08, 2016, 08:26:55 pm
Just noticed, CC, your above post was your 14,000th - what a lot of nice, round numbers!  What a milestone.  By the time you read this you will have added even more posts to that number.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 08, 2016, 08:49:07 pm
Kat that is a good idea. We left a couple of boxes with daughter but still haven't collected them. It is quite a challenge deciding where is the best place to put things. Good luck with your shift. It was nice for you to have a break in Melbourne before the shift.
We are having our first visitors tomorrow, for lunch.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2016, 12:41:40 am
Well spotted Marina. I'm afraid I don't look at those things. I should train myself to do so. DH has gone off to car club with the last of the sausage rolls for lunch, and Chookie's Banana Rum and Raisin cake for play lunch. They share their play lunch! 
I'm sitting here thinking I need to menu plan and then go shopping. I should go early as it is going to be 36+, but I can't be bothered. I think I will have a coffee and consider it.  :D ;D ;D
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Post by: Bedlam on March 09, 2016, 02:52:41 am
I have neglected all my forum friends, miss you all look forward to catching up in a month or so.
I keep wondering how everything is going for Chookie and Ral, have you sold?
Feeling pooped !!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2016, 05:51:02 am
Hi Bedlam. You have a lot happening at the moment. Chookie and Ral haven't sold, but they have shifted-sort of.
Take care.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 09, 2016, 08:27:59 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on March 08, 2016, 08:26:55 pm
Just noticed, CC, your above post was your 14,000th - what a lot of nice, round numbers!  What a milestone.  By the time you read this you will have added even more posts to that number.
I hadn't noticed Marina.It was just a fluke that you saw it at the right time LOL

Hi Bedlam lovely to hear from you.
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Post by: Katj on March 09, 2016, 11:06:58 am
Yes Judy, it will be lovely to be closer to DD and of course our 3 adorable GK's.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 11, 2016, 12:26:03 am
DD and I went to see John Cleese and Eric Idle on Wednesday night. I loved it and had the most pleasant evening of full scale laughter. Quite irreverent in places and politically incorrect, but that made it even funnier.
The theatre was booked out.
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Post by: judydawn on March 11, 2016, 12:52:43 am
It's good to have a laugh cookie, bet your jaw was aching ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 11, 2016, 09:39:31 am
It was. I had tears running down my face too. The young man one along from me had a sort of whoop laugh and we got the giggles over that as well. All in all a fun night.
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Post by: Katj on March 11, 2016, 10:00:34 am
The show sounds wonderful Cookie, We love all the Monty Python characters, especially John Cleese & Eric Idle.
 There are not many really funny guys in show biz these days.
Coming to the end of the packing, DH and I are exhausted tonight. Glad we have a quiet night, no energy for anything much.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 11, 2016, 10:11:31 am
It sounds as though you had wonderful evening Cookie.Its always great to have a good laugh. ;)
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Post by: mab19 on March 12, 2016, 12:24:24 am
DD and GC coming for a birthday lunch today.   GD number 4 is turning 14.   
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 12, 2016, 09:02:00 am
GC seem to grow up very fast Margaret.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 15, 2016, 08:13:22 am
Went for my 5000km eye check today.  All good for the next 5000km. We also went to the Spud Shed where DH ran amok buying things.
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Post by: droverjess on March 15, 2016, 09:14:01 am
Hello all, I know i am hardly on here but think of you all often. Am finally going to open the B and B in  May so very busy with final preparations. Just waiting for the new utility room to be finished, it is in the old barn right next to the house, it was the one thing this house didn't have. Re-took food hygiene cert yesterday, registered as food premises, taking pics for website etc.
DH may be about to start new treatment, all depends on last week's CT results. Mended greenhouse at the weekend so off today to buy empty plug trays to sow seeds for veg garden and decorative pots. Always something to do. :)
Perhaps some one can kindly give me a potted update on everyone's news? cheers DJ
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Post by: cookie1 on March 17, 2016, 12:06:36 am
DH and I are going to the Caravan and Camping Show today. I thought we would drive the car to the station, catch the train and go. He has just told me we will be catching a bus to the station, then the train. Wish I had never bought him that iPad, he can even work out the best way to go everywhere now.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on March 17, 2016, 12:56:08 am
LOL cookie.  People do become more knowledgeable with an iPad on their lap.  Have a great day.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 17, 2016, 02:32:14 am
Quote from: cookie1 on March 17, 2016, 12:06:36 am
DH and I are going to the Caravan and Camping Show today. I thought we would drive the car to the station, catch the train and go. He has just told me we will be catching a bus to the station, then the train. Wish I had never bought him that iPad, he can even work out the best way to go everywhere now.  ;D ;D ;D
Yes, give a DH a tablet or an iPad and EVERYTHING CHANGES!!
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Post by: mab19 on March 17, 2016, 03:20:59 am
My DH doesn't know anything about technology and has no wish to learn.  It takes him all his time to answer the mobile when it rings. :) :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 17, 2016, 04:33:42 am
Celebrated St Patrick's Day at Morpeth with residents.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 17, 2016, 06:44:55 am
Quote from: mab19 on March 17, 2016, 03:20:59 am
My DH doesn't know anything about technology and has no wish to learn.  It takes him all his time to answer the mobile when it rings. :) :)
Same with mine.  He refuses to have a mobile or a credit card and says he is quite happy working with his tools and I can look after everything else (although he recently got a tablet and quite enjoys that  :o !)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 17, 2016, 08:31:28 am
I had planned to make some green slime cup cakes I saw a recipe for the other for DD to take to work. Unfortunately I didn't get to make them yesterday as I attended a funeral for a dear elderly gentleman who we meet up with at Monkey Mia every year.
Your celebrations at Morpeth look fun Judy.
I had a laugh at DH's and technology. I think they are all very similar.
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Post by: spersephone on March 19, 2016, 11:25:10 am
My eldest daughter and I went to the zoo today for a cub scout gathering, and we were supposed to be seeing the King of Sweden, but as usual the event was a bit of a debacle and I don't know if he was there or not. There was a lot of waiting around to meet up - due to a fatal train accident which affected lots of people travelling into the event. Then there was a quick trip to a few animals to see some stuff, then our leader got a message that we had to head to the picnic area. Which was outside the zoo and around a 1 kilometre walk away. The poor little kids were exhausted before we even got there.

Once we arrived, we didn't know what we were supposed to do, and hung around for nearly an hour before they took a group photograph. And that was it. We were then sent off to do some activities, but they could only be done in groups of twenty, and we had only four cubs with our group, so we had to join another one. The actual activities seemed to be a little strange, and when we were finished, we were glad to be heading home because it had been a long day of doing nothing much but lots of walking around.

The funny thing is that many people decided to try to take public transport in as the event itself was scheduled for 10-4, so 6 hours. The parking at the zoo is for 5 hours. Because people didn't want to stress about being fined or having to leave and move their car, they descended upon the trains and trams instead. Then this accident happened and it caused a lot of groups to arrive very late. We were affected but still managed to get there almost on time, and waited around for an hour to meet the rest of our group.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 19, 2016, 11:27:56 am
It's upsetting to read of a fatal train accident. The children were probably wanting to see animals, not walk all over. I'm sure they will sleep tonight.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 19, 2016, 12:05:19 pm
Very sad to hear about the fatal train crash.It will be a horrible unforgettable day for some families. :'(

You certainly had an eventful tiring day Sarah with all that walking. :o
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Post by: spersephone on March 19, 2016, 10:46:15 pm
Yes, according to the news, it may have been an accident, not a suicide. Very sad.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 20, 2016, 03:32:50 am
Over here they aren't permitted to say anything publicly about train suicides. We have  2 friends who are train drivers. They are told if someone or something is on the tracks, apply the brakes and pull down the blind to block their vision of what is going to happen. One seems to cope well, the other always needs a bit of help. They have said it is amazing the number of times it happens. So very sad.
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Post by: judydawn on March 20, 2016, 05:49:51 am
It would be hard to live with cookie and I'm sure the person involved doesn't give the poor train driver much thought. 
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Post by: cookie1 on March 20, 2016, 07:14:24 am
We've just arrived home from taking some friends down to Fremantle. They are going on a 4 day cruise. This is their first time and they are both excited and scared, I think.
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Post by: mab19 on March 23, 2016, 12:29:20 am
We brought the caravan out of the shed this morning and will get it ready for our trip to Narooma as soon as Easter is over. 
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Post by: obbie on March 23, 2016, 03:14:41 am
shopping :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 23, 2016, 03:37:31 am
I made these for Lily to give to her school friends for Easter
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160323/6b2c5dac15da5807ffdf6264f3d1918e.jpg)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 23, 2016, 03:54:14 am
Very exciting Margaret. It's lovely round that area.
Suzanne I can guess what you are up too. I love the bunny tails.

This morning I went to our local large shopping centre (a Westfield one) and had an eye makeover. I love makeup and the lady doing it was really nice so we talked a lot too. I now have 'smoky' eyes. I quite like it but I'm unsure if I would re create it. Even though there was no obligation I did buy the eyeshadow that was used. I know I will use it as I don't have smoky shades in my enormous pile. I will tell DH it can be for my birthday.

I was going grocery shopping but I think I will do that early tomorrow morning.
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Post by: judydawn on March 23, 2016, 06:21:11 am
I've been to Costco this morning then met a friend for lunch up her way before visiting DH & Mum later than usual.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 23, 2016, 10:19:48 am
Love the bunny tails Suzanne.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 23, 2016, 07:49:56 pm
Love to catch up with what everyone is doing.
We are been pretty busy still. Found more boxes to un pack.
Ral has ordered me 3 specially made Colour Bond raised garden beds. They have to fit the space available.
Lots of visitors and tradies coming and going. Must do some baking but don't seem to have time.
Have been thinking of you Bedlam. You are even busier that us , with your little one, the Wedding and shifting house.  I'll bet you take it all in your stride.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 23, 2016, 11:26:48 pm
We were up at 5.30am this morning. DH has gone to Fremantle to pick up our friends from their cruise and DD is doing the Easter Bunny trick at work. I asked if everyone giggled and carried on like kids when they did the egg hunt. She replied 'yes!'  At first I thought how silly, but then decided why shouldn't they? Just because they all have at least 2 degrees and are professional people doesn't mean they have to be serious all the time.
I loved it at school when we left Easter Bunny tracks for the kids to find all over the classroom and left little eggs everywhere.
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Post by: judydawn on March 24, 2016, 12:49:57 am
Your DD sounds like a fun person cookie and I'm sure she brightens a lot of people's lives. Why shouldn't they have as much fun as kids at Easter or any other time really.  Some people take life far too seriously.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 24, 2016, 03:49:22 am
Quote from: judydawn on March 24, 2016, 12:49:57 am
Your DD sounds like a fun person cookie and I'm sure she brightens a lot of people's lives. Why shouldn't they have as much fun as kids at Easter or any other time really.  Some people take life far too seriously.

So very true Judy. When we did the Birdsville Track we had a riot with our friends. We kept sending photos of the silly things we did,  to each other's kids. One child remarked that she was glad she wasn't with us as we were acting like 2 year olds. We loved the comment and continued being silly. Another child remarked (when we were at the Dig Tree where Burke and Wills died) that she would do as they had done if she had to travel with us.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 24, 2016, 07:50:02 pm
I have to say that after planting the eggs, I love to join in. We have a delightful photo of youngest GC offering Ral one of his eggs.
Bought.  a dozen eggs yesterday and 2 broken and 2 stuck to carton.  Not used to buying eggs, should have checked. Will be returning them.  Not happy. Must get some new chooks.   There is a hen house at Invermay but not nice enough . Not sure it would keep the foxes out.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 25, 2016, 02:36:27 am
I had to laugh at that Chookie. When Mum and Dad left the farm and I had to start buying eggs the same used to happen to me. I would see people buying eggs and opening them and wriggling them. I thought they were silly.  Now I do the same. I still crack all my eggs before I use them too.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 25, 2016, 06:24:01 am
Cookie , I always crack my eggs into a separate cup before adding them. I also now know why people were always happy to have a gift of my eggs.
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Post by: maddy on March 26, 2016, 12:36:08 am
 Pouring candles in readiness for Mother's Day.
Have some new gorgeous glass, and nostalgic ones  ;)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/4E8C2854-B51D-48ED-88BA-B1831C1E4574.jpg) (http://s618.photobucket.com/user/nachothecat/media/4E8C2854-B51D-48ED-88BA-B1831C1E4574.jpg.html)

(http://i618.photobucket.com/albums/tt266/nachothecat/935400A8-AB3D-428E-8C23-6D9D62A3382A.jpg) (http://s618.photobucket.com/user/nachothecat/media/935400A8-AB3D-428E-8C23-6D9D62A3382A.jpg.html)

Have some stunning diffuser bottles coming next week & spray bottles for silk flower fragrances.


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Post by: JulieO on March 26, 2016, 02:10:20 am
Stunning Maddy.  Good to see you pop in.  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 26, 2016, 09:42:57 am
Your ideas for gifts are fantastic.The very best of luck with your business.
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Post by: mcmich on March 26, 2016, 10:13:52 am
Theyey are just gorgeous Maddy.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 26, 2016, 12:14:15 pm
I agree with everyone else. They are beautiful.
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Post by: troupie on March 27, 2016, 04:01:02 am
Candles look beautiful. Cookie what fun you must have had having your eyes done; unfortunately I cant wear eye shadow on one eye so, of course, none at all. I do like a bit of mascara though. Got to have some fun even at our age.

I am making some chilli jam at the moment for my SIL so thought I would have a look here since I haven't been able to for a few weeks.

I also made some banana bread from the coles brochure; turned out lovely so will post my version for thermomix in the next couple of days unless someone has already done it.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 27, 2016, 08:31:44 am
The Banana Bread sounds nice Troupie.
Today we went down to the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and had fish and chips for lunch. It was really pleasant. There was a strong wind blowing and we even felt cold.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 27, 2016, 09:42:26 am
Have had visitors all day. Lovely.
Now sitting like a vegetable in front of TV.
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Post by: mab19 on March 28, 2016, 10:28:42 pm
Heading off in the caravan to Narooma so will be absent for a couple of weeks.
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Post by: judydawn on March 28, 2016, 11:44:08 pm
Enjoy your holiday Margaret.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 29, 2016, 09:38:13 am
Have a lovely trip Margaret.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2016, 09:49:40 am
Enjoy it Margaret.
DD and I have had great fun today. We went out to Joondalup ( about 55km away) to do a sweet bread class. We had fantastic fun. This is the class we did. http://sweetartistacademy.com.au/courses/sweet-yeast-products/

We took photos but they are on DD's phone, so I will need to add them in a little later.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 29, 2016, 09:51:23 am
What a fabulous day for you Cookie :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 29, 2016, 10:18:36 am
How did you go with it cookie, with your baking experience did you find it a breeze?  Can't wait to see your photos.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2016, 10:48:41 am
We made 3 different sweet breads. Crossaint, Danish and Brioche. We used  the bread machine for the kneading of each dough. Then we added the butter to the Brioche dough in the bread machine too, bit by bit. The croissant and Danish doughs we smashed the butter out to an A5 size and put it into the dough. Then did all the rolling and folding.
From the Brioche dough we made a 'crown' ( a large circle of dough with a crown snipped into it and sugar on the top), 6 small brioches and a plaited brioche.
From the croissant dough we made 6 normal croissants, 6 almond and 6 chocolate. From the Danish dough we did 9 windmill Danishes with custard and an apricot half on, then 9 sort of scrolls with custard and sultanas in them.
The guy that ran them said the thermomix was brilliant for making bread etc. we go back on Thursday for another class.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2016, 10:51:01 am
The top photo is the Brioche dough, then the Danish dough and this one will be the croissant dough.
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Post by: mcmich on March 29, 2016, 11:32:03 am
Great bread class Cookie.
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Post by: judydawn on March 29, 2016, 01:29:31 pm
The Danishes would be my favourite cookie, I have to drag myself away when I see them in bakeries.  Great baking, bet you loved making all those goodies.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 29, 2016, 03:33:29 pm
Perfect baking Cookie.It all looks so delicious. I would have a hard time choosing what to eat first.8)
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Post by: achookwoman on March 29, 2016, 07:07:19 pm
Cookie. I would think I had gone to heaven with a class like that.  Your sweet breads look Devine.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 30, 2016, 02:10:26 am
Thanks everyone. We have another class tomorrow. Cafė Cakes from memory. I pigged out last night and had a Danish and a Danish scroll for supper. Guess who woke up in the early hours with heartburn. We don't eat much fat and this caught me out!  We froze all of the leftovers last night.
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Post by: *suzanne* on March 30, 2016, 03:24:30 am
Yum cookie, I too am a sucker for a good danish
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 30, 2016, 11:02:19 am
Wow cookie. It all looks amazing.
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Post by: judydawn on March 30, 2016, 02:22:54 pm
I've just come in from a Probus theatre outing - The Philadelphia Story.  Loved it, a great night out.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 30, 2016, 07:13:21 pm
DH and I watched the semifinal of the Twenty/20 cricket.England against New Zealand.An exciting game which England won.Congratulations to the Australian ladies Twenty/20 cricket team,they won their semifinal match against the England ladies.
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Post by: JulieO on March 31, 2016, 12:21:44 am
Quote from: judydawn on March 29, 2016, 01:29:31 pm
The Danishes would be my favourite cookie, I have to drag myself away when I see them in bakeries.

Nothing nicer, especially with a good cup of coffee.  :D

I bet they tasted wonderful Cookie.  I think the heartburn would have been worth it.  A great class to go to.  :D
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Post by: mcmich on March 31, 2016, 07:06:12 am
Went to Timber Town today. We were there about 3 years ago but it was still a great day.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 31, 2016, 09:38:13 am
That sounds interesting Mich.
Yes I think the heartburn was worth it Julie. We went to another class today. It's title was Cafė Cakes. We made a steamed cheesecake with a shortbread base, a Black Forest cake, and a Fudge/Mud cake. It kept us busy all day again.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 31, 2016, 09:40:17 am
And last but not least the Fudge/Mud cake.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 31, 2016, 12:50:28 pm
Wow cookie. Stunning cakes. I'm getting fat looking at your photos.
I saw the cricket highlights CC. Feel sorry for the poor English bowler whose teammate returned a ball to her when she wasn't looking and it hit her in the head.
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Post by: judydawn on March 31, 2016, 12:55:24 pm
Cookie, they are the most professional home made cakes I've ever seen - well done you.  I'll have the Black Forest Cake please.
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Post by: Kimmyh on March 31, 2016, 01:10:31 pm
Did you bring all these cakes home cookie?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 31, 2016, 01:29:56 pm
Superb stunning cakes Cookie. Give yourself and DD a pat on the back for such wonderful looking cakes👏👏
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Post by: achookwoman on March 31, 2016, 08:59:14 pm
Love the cakes Cookie. Well done.
Like Kimmy I got fat just looking at them. Probably will get heartburn too.
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Post by: JulieO on March 31, 2016, 09:09:03 pm
Superb Cookie.  Did you enjoy the class? So professional looking.  8)

I would love to do something like that.  I love making cakes even if I don't eat much these days, I just love making them.   ;D
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Post by: thermilover on March 31, 2016, 09:49:27 pm
The look stunning Cookie, absolutely gorgeous :)
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Post by: Katiej on March 31, 2016, 09:57:36 pm
Beautiful looking cakes Cookie.
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Post by: obbie on April 01, 2016, 04:11:39 am
lovely cakes cookie. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 01, 2016, 05:18:40 am
Thank you. Yes we did bring them all home!!!!
The classes are quite professional. They aren't cheap but you get treated as though you know something about cooking. The man running them lectures at TAFE on Mondays. He said quite a lot of cafės etc come to his classes to perfect their foods. He had some guys fly in from Dubai last week. I think you would really battle if you didn't have a pretty good baking knowledge. He told me that the thermomix is just perfect for doing bread.
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Post by: mcmich on April 01, 2016, 09:04:19 am
Beautiful cakes Cookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 01, 2016, 09:42:26 pm
I went grocery shopping this morning.This afternoon I cleaned the inside of my car. :P
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Post by: cookie1 on April 02, 2016, 07:19:37 am
I went down to Fremantle this morning. It has changed a lot since I was there last. A lot of tourists and backpackers. I have never seen so many people with bare feet. Lots of places doing coffee and breakfast, some more popular than others.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 02, 2016, 11:19:05 pm
I have been cooking without the TMX and scales. It is hell. I made Trudys Lemon Muffins, roasted Capsicum with garlic, making cookies Classic Bread.
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Post by: judydawn on April 03, 2016, 12:58:13 am
That must be difficult Chookie but nothing stops you from cooking.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 03, 2016, 08:59:56 am
Ds changed from afl to soccer this year so they had a scratch match this morning, he is absolutely obsessed with the game more so than the football he's played for the last 4 years . Loves  watching the premier League and tells me all about the players it's nice to see his passion  
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Post by: cookie1 on April 03, 2016, 10:31:42 am
That's lovely Suzanne.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 03, 2016, 11:58:40 am
I attended another class at Sweet Artist academy today. It was called In Vogue Cakes. Basically cakes that are being made in France that are a bit different. We did a Lemon Meringue New Wave, a Basil and Raspberry Picnic Cake and 12 small Gateau Gourmand. These were quite involved.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 03, 2016, 12:02:25 pm
They are brilliant Cookie 8)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 03, 2016, 12:18:34 pm
The Lemon Meringue New Wave had a sort of marshmallow top on it.  The Basil and Raspberry Picnic Loaf was fairly easy to make. It is sort of a marble cake using raspberry purée to marble it. It has white ganachė over it and spots on.
This is before it was cooked.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 03, 2016, 12:23:38 pm
The third dish was the 12 small cakes. The base is a pistachio Genoa (?) sponge. It has a filling of a piece of Crėme Brúlee and it is all covered with a Chocolate Mousse and then a Chocolate Glaze. The decoration is coloured white chocolate scrolls that we had fun making.
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Post by: judydawn on April 03, 2016, 01:12:13 pm
You're certainly working hard cookie and they all look amazing.  You'll be all caked out by the time you finish these cooking classes but my, what a lot you've learnt.
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Post by: JulieO on April 03, 2016, 02:09:51 pm
Fantastic Cookie, they all look and sound amazing.  :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 03, 2016, 02:46:05 pm
Yum cookie they look amazing
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Post by: cookie1 on April 03, 2016, 02:53:47 pm
Thank you.
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Post by: mcmich on April 03, 2016, 10:38:17 pm
Those cakes look delicious Cookie and very professional.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 04, 2016, 09:47:49 pm
I've just caught up on the last 6 pages and have got to say your cakes look amazing, Cookie.  A lot of hard, complicated work but it looks and sounds like you had a lot of fun as well.
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Post by: mcmich on April 05, 2016, 08:43:33 am
I was demonstrating at a vegan cooking class toady. Very nervous. It all went off well and we were pressed for the next date.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 05, 2016, 08:58:28 am
That's very exciting Mich. What dishes did you demonstrate?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 05, 2016, 11:52:03 am
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That's very exciting Mich. What dishes did you demonstrate?
Very exciting.Do tell us :)
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Post by: mcmich on April 05, 2016, 03:05:00 pm
We had an Italian theme. Sweet potato gnocchi with no butter sage sauce, vegetable lasagne and brownie for dessert.
Last week we had an Asian theme, tofu dumplings with miso broth, Laksa & lychee and lime icecream. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 05, 2016, 08:48:41 pm
Very nice Michele.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 05, 2016, 09:23:42 pm
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We had an Italian theme. Sweet potato gnocchi with no butter sage sauce, vegetable lasagne and brownie for dessert.
Last week we had an Asian theme, tofu dumplings with miso broth, Laksa & lychee and lime icecream.
Those dishes sound great, what sauce did you use in the vegetable lasagne? ... any chance of getting the recipe for the no butter sage sauce?
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Post by: achookwoman on April 05, 2016, 10:13:40 pm
Does sound very nice, Michele. Bet you did a great job.
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Post by: JulieO on April 05, 2016, 10:30:20 pm
Sounds wonderful Mcmich.  Would love to hear more too.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on April 06, 2016, 01:21:03 am
Did you use the TMX Michele?
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Post by: cookie1 on April 06, 2016, 02:26:07 am
They all sound very nice Mich.
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Post by: MEP on April 06, 2016, 10:35:24 am
What a fantastic set of classes Cookie. I would love to do a French patisserie class but haven't been able to find the right one. I have tried making a croissant dough by myself at home about a month ago. The laminating of the dough and all the folding was a total lab our offense love. Turned out nice but I didn't get a thousand layers of pastry though.
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Post by: spersephone on April 07, 2016, 12:12:12 am
Amazing cakes! We've just come back from Echuca Moama, and we're off to see Zootopia today at the movies.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 07, 2016, 01:18:14 am
Sarah I adore Echuca. It is one of my favourite places. I love to sit on the river bank and listen to the paddle steamers. I love the old wharf area too.
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Post by: judydawn on April 07, 2016, 02:12:17 am
I agree girls, we loved it there too many years ago.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 07, 2016, 01:44:18 pm
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Sarah I adore Echuca. It is one of my favourite places. I love to sit on the river bank and listen to the paddle steamers. I love the old wharf area too.
Same here.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 08, 2016, 12:06:15 pm
We had another cooking class in Joondalup today. On the way home  we called at Froz Berries and picked up a kilo of lychees, a kilo of mango purée, a kilo of plums, a kilo of raspberries and a kilo of blueberries for $37. It's great if you are out that way.
Today's class was Chocolates. We had lots of fun and got very chocolatey. It was great fun tempering the chocolate. There was one other lass there. We suspect that she is a contestant in this year's Masterchef. It will be fun to watch it and see how she goes.
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Post by: judydawn on April 08, 2016, 02:53:09 pm
Wow, you are becoming more impressive with each cookery class you go to cookie.  What gorgeous little morsels, well done girls.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 08, 2016, 03:15:06 pm
What super chocolates Cookie.They all look delicious. 8)
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 08, 2016, 03:32:30 pm
Wow cookie, scrumptious
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Post by: JulieO on April 09, 2016, 12:03:23 am
Wow wee Cookie  ;D
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Post by: Katj on April 09, 2016, 12:17:01 am
I've just been catching up, Michelle your Vegan classes sound delicious and interesting.
Cookie, for something more decadent your classes top the lot. And thanks for reminding me of Frozzberries, I must do a trip out there.
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Post by: jeninwa on April 09, 2016, 12:30:13 am
Just catching up, you have been busy with all your classes cookie love the photos. Mich you have been busy too love to hear more about your classes.
You reminded me cookie that I have a kg of frozen mulberrys in the freezer from frozzberries that I must use up.
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Post by: mcmich on April 09, 2016, 07:29:19 am
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Did you use the TMX Michele?

No, we don't on purpose because it may put people off that don't have a TMX. Everyone demonstrating has a TMX and about 1/2 of the 70 people attending the class have one. We also make everything gluten free too as so many people choose not to have gluten in their diets. If only they knew how easy it is to make your own flour in the TMX much more economically.
We have burnt out one of the kitchen's food processor motors already.

Lovely cakes Cookie. You have inspired me to take a baking classes. I have enrolled in Anneka Manning's winter pies and tart class. I'm taking my son's financee with me. My DD said it would be a waste of time for her as she has coeliacs and I couldn't get a commitment that far ahead from the step DD's.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 09, 2016, 12:38:32 pm
Mich the classes sound as though they would be extremely helpful to lots of people. I have just bought Anneka Manning's latest book.

We went to another couple of cooking classes today. It was 2 half day classes. The morning was Dim Sum. We watched things being prepared and then made them as a group. We then ate what was prepared. Not quite as hands on as the others we have been too, and a lot of time spent watching. I was fairly disappointed in that class. We had pork buns, ( the dough was a yeast dough and nice), pot stickers, prawn something's and duck in rice noodle pancakes. Also calamari tentacles deep fried.

The afternoon was a high tea class, done along the same lines. It was pretty good though. Small bagels with smoked salmon and cream cheese, lemonade scones with chilli raspberry jam and Cointreau Chantilly cream, mini chocolate and cherry cheesecakes, and a cheddar and spinach mini quiches. It was all very nice. It was served with tea, coffee and bubbles.
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Post by: judydawn on April 09, 2016, 02:00:23 pm
The high tea class would be up my alley, everything looks lovely cookie.  How many more of these classes do you have?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 09, 2016, 04:52:49 pm
Everything looks fabulous Cookie. 8)

I've been at a table top sale trying to sell some bit and pieces that I no longer need.Made a few pounds.Spent a few pounds ;)
This was my table.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 09, 2016, 10:04:16 pm
Cookie, love the sound of the classes.
CC, sounds like fun. Where was it held?
Yesterday, started clearing away all the rubbish in the Chook yard. Looking good. More of same today.
Family coming for Afternoon tea. More lemon muffins. Savoury scones.
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Post by: judydawn on April 10, 2016, 01:19:51 am
I love the footed trifle bowl Denise, did that sell? 
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Post by: cookie1 on April 10, 2016, 01:31:24 am
Imagine we all lived closer, we could swap our bits and pieces that we no longer wanted. I love the name 'table top' sale. It sounds so perfect.

Judy, no more classes as such. Next Saturday we are going to watch a lady decorate cakes or something. I'm not sure , DD arranged that one. It's been fun but I am quite exhausted. An hours drive each way to the big ones, and being constantly on your feet from 9-4, with only 15 minutes or so for lunch. To think I used to do that. Poor people that do it at work.
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Post by: mcmich on April 10, 2016, 07:23:39 am
Another great class Cookie.

Judy, I had my eye on the footed bowl too.  :D

Went to Steamfest today. It's been a very warm day. 4 locomotives raced each other (said to be a world first) and of course the race between the steam train and the tiger moth. Great day and had lots of fun.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 10, 2016, 10:00:35 am
The sale was held in village hall at Butlers Cross near where I live Chookie.

The footed trifle bowl didn't sell Judy.Maybe I priced it too high. :-\ If we lived closer I would let you and Michele arm wrestle over it LOL

Sounds you had a great day Michele :)
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Post by: judydawn on April 10, 2016, 10:36:16 am
I bought myself 2 last year Denise, haven't used either yet!  I like yours because the stem is longer.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 10, 2016, 11:10:10 am
Wish I could go to these classes cookie. They look wonderful.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 10, 2016, 11:52:17 am
The Steamfest sounds well worth attending Mich.
Today was the annual check over day for our old cars. Most of them are on concessional license and therefore need to be checked annually by the club. Most of the men make a day of it and chat and share car talk.

Oops, for some reason the upside down, sorry.
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Post by: judydawn on April 10, 2016, 01:29:07 pm
I hope yours passed with flying colours cookie. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 10, 2016, 04:12:05 pm
Love the photos Cookie.The cars look so clean.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 11, 2016, 01:46:27 am
Yes, ours passed with no concerns. They are all spotless CC. The guys wash and polish them to within an in h of their lives for this. They don't want the guys that check them to get any oil etc on them.
Next weekend we are displaying our cars at a Classic car show all day on Sunday. http://www.whitemanpark.com.au/events/shannons-classic-car-show/
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Post by: achookwoman on April 11, 2016, 09:45:40 am
Cooking bread and gardening.exhausted but feel good.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 11, 2016, 09:54:17 am
A very busy day for you Chookie  :)
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Post by: judydawn on April 11, 2016, 12:03:46 pm
Don't overdue it Chookie, there's plenty of time.
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Post by: spersephone on April 13, 2016, 01:41:49 am
I won't be working Wednesdays, so I'm sorting out stuff like bills and washing etc. Exciting stuff.


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Post by: astarra on April 13, 2016, 04:05:34 am
enjoying my daughters while they are off school - oh and sorting their wardrobes for winter  :)
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Post by: obbie on April 14, 2016, 04:47:34 am
packing lollies, choc honeycomb, jellies.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 14, 2016, 05:39:50 am
By 10am I had made Pumpkin and Leek soup,(had some for lunch with sour cream and Sweet chilli sauce swirled through). Beef and veggie casserole in SC, steamed pots and pumpkin in TMX to add to leftover veggies to make bubble and squeak, bread and butter pud from stale Hot X Buns and used KFC dry mix rubbed into skin of Chicken Thighs. Will bake these for Dinner to have with Bubble and Squeak and beans from garden.
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Post by: mab19 on April 14, 2016, 06:14:05 am
Vegetable shopping plus a few groceries this afternoon. 
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Post by: cookie1 on April 14, 2016, 06:24:51 am
Food shopping this morning. The check out lady was one from the 'floor' that I often chat too. She said she hated being on the checkout. Then she couldn't find the button for zucchini so threw them in the bag in anger!  I didn't mind.
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Post by: mcmich on April 14, 2016, 09:11:29 am
You've had a productive day in the kitchen Chookie.
Lucky you Cookie.  :D

Work today, a fairly cruisey shift. I can't get into cooking at the moment (actually for months now) nothing seems to turn out very well.  :(
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Post by: cookie1 on April 16, 2016, 12:56:23 pm
DD and I went to watch Kathryn Sabbath do a cake this morning. It was a watching only demonstration. She is only 29 and seems to have worked hard to get where she is. She is very nice. She did the chocolate shards for this cheesecake, the meringue buttercream and other bits and pieces. She makes tall cakes and loves sprinkles. It was a very entertaining 2 1/2 hours.
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Post by: judydawn on April 16, 2016, 02:01:06 pm
 Did you have a taste of anything she made cookie?  From all the classes which did you prefer, hands on or just watching?
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Post by: mab19 on April 17, 2016, 07:30:41 am
Cleaned out the fridge, tidied the pantry and linen press then cooking. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 17, 2016, 08:48:51 am
What a lovely demo Cookie. :)
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Post by: mcmich on April 17, 2016, 09:28:25 am
A very impressive cake Cookie.
Mab, I did the same last week. Very satisfying.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 17, 2016, 09:37:42 am
Today, DS came and did a lot of technical stuff.  I really don't know how we oldies are supposed to move into this modern age with all these things.
We now have a land line and 2 extensions. Need to use it to get used to it.
Have NBN, wonderful fast stuff. And 1000 mg. But will need to let people know our new contacts, although old .com still ok, we think.
We also have 6 months free films, but can't work it!!
DS on phone trying to talk us through it.
GD made Fried Rice for lunch while I made KFC. I made Mango fluff and we also ate chocolate B and B pudding.
Then we had a surprise visit from our next door neighbor.
All good but both exhausted..
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Post by: judydawn on April 17, 2016, 10:09:34 am
I'm with you on modern technology Chookie but at least you have an expert in your family.  It sounded like a very busy family day at your place.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 17, 2016, 12:29:46 pm
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Did you have a taste of anything she made cookie?  From all the classes which did you prefer, hands on or just watching?

I enjoyed the full day classes that were completely hands on, however I also loved yesterday's where it was all demonstration. ( less $$$ too). Yes we tasted all the bits from yesterday's class. The cake was lovely.

We took our old car to the Classic car Show today. It is a display of all sorts of cars and of all ages. It's really good. I met up with 3 kids I taught as they were running a coffee cart with their parents. That was lovely. The weather wasn't brilliant but I think everyone had a good day.

Chookie I would be totally lost if I didn't have DD to help me with IT.
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Post by: judydawn on April 17, 2016, 01:27:02 pm
A nice break from the kitchen cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 17, 2016, 01:43:57 pm
Cookie, just love the look of those old cars.
I am glad that you enjoyed your cooking classes. They all sound like fun.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 17, 2016, 07:18:00 pm
Lovely photos Cookie.  8)
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 17, 2016, 10:00:23 pm
Gorgeous cars, Cookie.  Is one of them yours?  Whenever I see a beautifully spruced up "old banger" on the road I always think of you ... come to think of it, I saw a couple yesterday on my way home - it was a stunning day to be out and about, taking a leisurely drive in a classic car.
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Post by: Katj on April 17, 2016, 10:52:29 pm
Lovely photos Cookie.
My DH is my go to man for tech stuff, trouble is because he's always there to do it, I tend not to let it sink in to my brain, then have to ask him over & over. I don't think he minds,lol.
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Post by: mab19 on April 18, 2016, 01:24:32 am
Lovely cars Cookie.  We saw some nice "oldies" on the road when we were travelling. 
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Post by: cookie1 on April 18, 2016, 01:41:13 am
Thank you everyone. Marina, in the second photo the front burgundy one is ours. All the other cars in the photo are in our club. We have about 90 club members, some live in the country and some don't really participate in club outings. We had about 15 turn up yesterday which wasn't too bad, as you had to sit there all day. We usually have about 20-25 cars on each months run. Like all clubs there is a group that are there everytime.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 18, 2016, 11:06:08 am
I love Katherine Sabbath cakes cookie. What a great chance to see a clever lady in action.
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Post by: mab19 on April 19, 2016, 03:39:15 am
Had my hair cut this morning.  It was well overdue and I now feel respectable. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2016, 08:32:21 am
I had an unexpected visit to the doctor and x Ray place this morning. I twisted my foot and somehow managed to break it. A bit of a nuisance. Moon boot time for a while, about 6 weeks.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 19, 2016, 08:54:34 am
Oh Cookie that is really awful.  What exactly is broken? Don't try and do too much. 
We had Bruce and Mandy and Bruce's brother from Perth, for lunch today. Great company.  The oven and I are finally coming to an understanding.
Had an inspection at Cherokee today. Maybe.
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Post by: mcmich on April 19, 2016, 09:28:12 am
Oh, Cookie what a nuisance. Hope it's on the mend soon.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 19, 2016, 09:29:20 am
Oh no Cookie that's bad news.Sendings hugs and get some rest :-* :-* :-* 

Fingers and toes crossed for a positive outcome Chookie  ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2016, 09:45:16 am
Thank you Chookie, CC and Mich. Chookie I have broken the bone that goes down from your little toe, it is broken just under the ankle. The doctor said it was very common. Hopefully after a few days it won't be as painful. I want to get cooking.
Chookie I will cross my fingers for a positive outcome at Cherokee too.
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Post by: mcmich on April 19, 2016, 09:49:21 am
Cookie - Don't know if it's still relevant but breaks use to be - rest, Ice, Elevation.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2016, 09:52:26 am
Yes Mich. Still relevant. That is exactly what the doctor prescribed, for a few days at least. I was booked in to have my flu needle on Thursday so I guess he will look at it again then.
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Post by: judydawn on April 19, 2016, 10:29:59 am
What a bummer cookie, sorry to hear that news. It's going to slow you down for a while and I know you will not be very happy about that.  I hope you have plenty of books to read and will do the right thing. 

I'm glad you and the oven are on the right page now Chookie and good luck with the latest viewing.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 19, 2016, 11:27:48 am
Oh no cookie that's bad news. Get plenty of rest and hopefully it will heal quickly.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 19, 2016, 09:00:17 pm
That's not so good, Cookie.  Do take care and get plenty of rest - no gold stars for you if you are up and about too soon, just take it easy and allow that bone to heal.

Chookie, good news that you and your oven are now starting to understand each other and the very best of luck for a positive outcome with the viewing.  It was a beautiful day for it.
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Post by: obbie on April 19, 2016, 09:58:06 pm
take care Cookie, yes RICE  it. :)

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Post by: JulieO on April 19, 2016, 11:33:57 pm
Not good news Cookie.  Hope it won't put your travel plans in jeopardy.(http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-sick003.gif) (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php)

Fingers crossed Chookie.  :)
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Post by: Katj on April 20, 2016, 12:04:16 am
Sorry to hear of your broken foot Cookie. When is your trip to Darwin? I hope this won't interfere with your preparations too much. Lucky you have a good practical DH and a DD to help out when needed. Take care!
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Post by: Katj on April 20, 2016, 12:09:50 am
I took oldest 2 GK's to see Zootopia yesterday. 5 yo GS loved it and sat glued to his suit the whole movie. GD 3 was very unglued. Couldn't sit still, wanted the toilet, too loud, tired and didn't have her pillow and on and on. I thought it was funny, a lot of the dialogue was over their heads but very amusing. GD kept asking me what I was laughing at.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 20, 2016, 12:29:59 am
Katj, loved your report. You are a good Granny.
Cookie, Ral says poor Cookie. Hope you are ok.
Man who inspected Cherokee is interested. Will probably bring wife at weekend. They are from Sydney. A lot will depend on whether she like it or not. Trying not to get our hopes up.
We are having a rest day today. Might poke a few seeds in the veggie patch.
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Post by: judydawn on April 20, 2016, 12:37:43 am
Hopefully she doesn't wear the pants in the house Chookie.

Katj, I've often enjoy kids' movies but feel the same as you - a lot of it goes over their heads.
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Post by: *suzanne* on April 20, 2016, 12:56:37 am
Oh no cookie sorry to hear about your injury xx
acw how could the wife not love your house it's beautiful
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Post by: mab19 on April 20, 2016, 01:07:29 am
That's not good news Cookie.  Do take care and get plenty of rest.

Keeping my fingers crossed for you Chookie.  Hopefully the wife will fall in love with your house.

Katj, when our GD's were smaller they loved to take Grandpa to the kids movies just so they could hear him laughing.  Then come home and tell me how much he enjoyed the movie.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 20, 2016, 01:44:53 am
Katj I really laughed at your review of the outing, especially the unglued bit! 
Thanks everyone, I will be following doctors orders to the letter. DD has put a pile of books on the lounge in the family room so as I finish one I can move onto the next. DH made sure my iPad was fully charged too. They are very good to me and naturally tease me mercilessly, however that is my family and I love them for it.
DH put the washing on before he left.
The doctor said there is no reason to delay our Darwin trip and I agree with him. It isn't until 9th May and I expect to be much better then.

Chookie fingers crossed that the wife loves Cherokee. As everyone has said, how could you not?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 20, 2016, 06:31:45 pm
Before I went to my upholstery class today I had an appointment to have a routine Mammogram. :P
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Post by: judydawn on April 21, 2016, 12:34:58 am
My letter to make a booking for the same has been sitting next to the phone for a week Denise, must do something about it soon.  I thought it might have been my last but I believe they are going to continue after you turn 70 here.
Title: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on April 21, 2016, 03:45:48 am
Same here Judy. I'm due for mine a little later this year. We had our flu needles and the doctor checked my foot and suggested a moon boot would be a good idea. We had a left foot one DD got when she broke her foot. I hate it, I can't walk in it and fear I will fall over. I've watched a couple of you tube videos and they don't really give good advice. Please, does anyone know how to walk in a moon boot?  It's heavy and my foot is aching more than it has done since I broke it. Now I have whinged and carried on, sorry. I'd rather go barefoot and hobble round. It's my good leg too and my bad hip/ leg doesn't like doing all the work.
Oh well ,mustn't be a pain. I just want to cook. I think I will anyway. Here's a little chuckle.    Me and my newer best friend.
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Post by: jeninwa on April 21, 2016, 07:18:11 am
Oh cookie sorry to hear you have broken your foot another friend tripped and broke her ankle had to have pins and a plate inserted last week. Hope it doesn't run in 3s.
Chookie fingers crossed the wife like your property.
We are still I holidays the resort has 3 km of waterways which I swim/walk some of it everyday. Food is sensational.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 21, 2016, 09:00:13 am
Lovely to hear from your Jeninwa. It sounds a wonderful holiday. Take lots of care.
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Post by: troupie on April 21, 2016, 12:04:25 pm
Hope your foot gets better quick Cookie; cant let anything stand in the way of a trip to Darwin.

Have you moved yet Katj; I am behind all the news at the moment.
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Post by: Kimmyh on April 21, 2016, 01:26:43 pm
Cookie moonboot is much better than.crutches.  I was on crutches for a few weeks last year and it is hopeless. You can't carry anything and if you make a cuppa it's impossible to make it back to the couch in one piece!
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 21, 2016, 09:22:01 pm
You poor soul, Cookie.  I've never had to use a moon boot but perhaps you could check out a new one, it might be lighter ... it might not be, though.  It would be a concern if it is throwing out your bad leg and maybe exacerbating your problems there.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 22, 2016, 01:29:03 am
Cookie, do you have to wear that boot. .?
I broke a bone in my foot just when we shifted into Cherokee. The Doctor said there was not much they could do for it but put one of those stretchy bandages on it. Told to keep it up and off it. Could be a different bone so would need different treatment. I had dropped a brick on my foot. Very painful.
At Cherokee and TMX is now at Invermay.  Need bread so made 1 minute overnight loaf. Have been so spoilt by the TMX and the kneading.
Also made Mayo, used the Bamix stick mixer. Must say it made a beautiful Mayo.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 22, 2016, 01:40:55 am
Chookie you manage to get your cooking done regardless, well done.

I agree Chookie. I'm not going to wear the moon boot today, my non broken leg gave me heaps last night. Just rest it. The first doctor said they couldn't do anything, as it would heal regardless.
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Post by: mab19 on April 22, 2016, 02:10:12 am
So sorry to hear that you have broken your foot Cookie.  Rest up and take it easy.

Did some sewing alterations this morning.  Shortened a skirt for a friend and shortened the sleeves on two blouses for myself.  Still have some more alterations to do later on.

2 GD's coming on Monday to try their hand at making night shirts.  Could be an interesting day :-)) :-))
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Post by: judydawn on April 22, 2016, 02:19:15 am
I've defrosted and cleaned 2 freezers and made new inventories.
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Post by: obbie on April 22, 2016, 04:03:31 am
I should do that to my freezers too Judy.
Oh well, a 3 day weekend to clean up. :)
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Post by: judydawn on April 22, 2016, 08:40:34 am
I did a JulieO today and tossed lots of packets of sauces and old cubes of pesto etc. from the freezers.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 22, 2016, 09:05:23 am
A busy day yesterday.I went shopping in London and then pick up GS from preschool at the end of his school day.Didn't buy a lot just a couple of shirts for DH and a gift for a friends new GS.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 22, 2016, 11:10:52 am
CC, I envy you a day in London shopping. I am still using lots of things I bought when I went shopping with you. Very happy memories.
It is great fun picking up the GC from pre school. You get to see the antics of all those littlies.
I cleaned out 2 fridges and chucked lots.  Feels good. Now to work on the freezers.
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Post by: Katiej on April 22, 2016, 12:41:02 pm
Cookie I was sorry to read about your foot, rest up and take it easy.
I know you will hate not being in the kitchen.

Chookie good luck for the weekend at Cherokee, hopefully there will be a buyer soon.
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Post by: Jamberie on April 22, 2016, 12:58:03 pm
Oh no Cookie! Thankfully you have the moonboot ☺ I hope your foot heals quickly xox
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Post by: obbie on April 23, 2016, 01:22:13 am
at work this morning, really not doing much, kids are selling the lollies.
then 2 houses to clean, lawns to mow, gardening, and baking.
I have5 kids for the weekend aswell. ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2016, 07:08:38 am
Thanks Jamberie and Katie. Robyn you are busy.
This morning DD took me shopping in the wheel chair. ( we still have the one Mum used)I loved it as there was no way I could walk around today. Some friends met us for coffee.
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Post by: Katj on April 23, 2016, 10:26:18 am
Hope your home open went well Chookie.
Cookie, I am glad you are being sensible and using the wheel chair and not trying to hobble around. Glad you have DD to help you.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2016, 12:20:10 pm
Yes Mum! I hobble at home Katj but knew I couldn't do it anywhere else. I hope to be able to put a shoe on it in the next week or so. Our cars aren't automatic so I won't be driving for a bit. That's going to be hard.
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Post by: judydawn on April 24, 2016, 01:18:56 am
Very sensible cookie, wheelchairs are the best and quickest way to get around.  I bet it was nice to get out of the house too.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 24, 2016, 06:17:56 am
It was Judy.
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Post by: consumerate on April 25, 2016, 03:46:10 am
Moon boots are no fun.
Consider having a look at an air cast.
http://www.betterbraces.com.au/aircast-airselect-short-walking-boot?gclid=CjwKEAjw3fG4BRDsn9GAv7T2zEkSJACNJdjglDyttlEKIEtY5r-S0JiMJPRny82fUbOXkiGIO8TIvxoCkjnw_wcB (http://www.betterbraces.com.au/aircast-airselect-short-walking-boot?gclid=CjwKEAjw3fG4BRDsn9GAv7T2zEkSJACNJdjglDyttlEKIEtY5r-S0JiMJPRny82fUbOXkiGIO8TIvxoCkjnw_wcB)
I had the long aircast elite for about 15 weeks for a broken leg. Once I got used to it I found it quite comfortable.
I think you can get the shorter one for broken foot bones.
They have a rep in Perth and can courier them to you fairly quickly.
Good luck!
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Post by: cookie1 on April 25, 2016, 07:23:39 am
Thanks so much for that Consumerate. I really appreciate it. The moon boot is not for me. It's too heavy and causes more pain that it helps.
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Post by: spersephone on April 25, 2016, 08:54:49 am
I've been out and about doing ANZAC Day stuff with my children today. I've been working for the last two weeks, and spending time trying to get my head around everything that involves, so I haven't been on here for ages.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 25, 2016, 10:14:39 am
We have missed you Sarah. I hope the job is going well.
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Post by: mcmich on April 25, 2016, 09:59:03 pm
Nice to here from you Sarah.

Yesterday went to Dawn Service it was a very moving. DH, a tad disappointed that the NZ national anthem wasn't sung.
Then home to work on turning the storeroom into my craft room. It's still a bit make shift as when we eventually get sewerage  it will be a powder room. Installed some storage and put up a floor to ceiling curtain to hide the storage. Before and after pic. I still need to get a chair and put a couple of frames on the wall. Sorry the photos aren't better.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 25, 2016, 10:14:23 pm
Sarah, nice to hear from you. Do what is important.  Those of us mums who have worked, understand.
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Post by: judydawn on April 26, 2016, 12:43:32 am
Pop on when you can Sarah, life is so hectic for most people these days.
It looks as if you've been busy Michele, enjoy your craft room.
I can understand DH's disappointment Michele, I only saw the NZ anthem played once at the services I saw on TV yesterday.
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Post by: mab19 on April 26, 2016, 05:12:38 am
Dr visit this morning for more scripts.  We had a long wait as some one had a bad turn or something. There was plenty of reading matter to keep us occupied.

The sewing day yesterday with the GDs was huge success, both went home with finished garments.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 26, 2016, 08:54:22 am
Nice to hear from you Sarah.

Your craft room is looking good Michele.It will be great for you to have a purpose work area. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on April 26, 2016, 09:28:06 am
Michele, very good use of space. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 26, 2016, 04:40:53 pm
I went shopping with DS today.We visited a local garden center and had a good look around.I bought four tomato plants to plant in handing baskets.I will have to keep them sheltered as it snowed driving on the way home from DS house LOL.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 27, 2016, 03:24:01 am
This morning we planted a Blueberry bush that we brought back from Cherokee.
Now making sausage rolls, loaded with veggies, pasties and chicken, leek and mushroom pies.
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Post by: judydawn on April 27, 2016, 08:53:31 am
Great idea to bring a bush from Cherokee Chookie, I have plants in my garden that I bought from the last house as well.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 27, 2016, 09:12:02 am
I did the same with a couple of roses that had sentimental value. The transferred very well.

We went out and bought a treadmill today. DH and DD usually go for evening walks but it is getting dark too early now. She went alone the other night about 6 and came home swearing she wouldn't go alone ever again. We all hope to use it so it won't be a waste of money. (I hope) A friend has had one for many years and it gets 2 hours use  a day and is still going strong, so we bought the same brand.
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Post by: judydawn on April 27, 2016, 10:36:26 am
Good idea cookie, it's not safe walking out there on your own at night.  Where will you put it?
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Post by: cookie1 on April 27, 2016, 12:37:27 pm
DH is assembling it in front of the TV in the theatre. We usually watch TV in the family room so that will be good. It is certainly taking a lot of assembling.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 27, 2016, 07:28:45 pm
Good luck with the new treadmill Cookie ;)
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Post by: achookwoman on April 27, 2016, 09:42:04 pm
Cookie, good idea with the tread mill. I have one and it is a good idea to put it in front of tv.  Not used as much as I should in the Summer as I like to be outside, but very good in the winter.
More work in the garden today, with a bit of luck it might rain.
Out for dinner tonight, DD birthday.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 27, 2016, 09:55:17 pm
Have a nice time at dinner tonight Chookie.Our DS birthday on Sunday.
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Post by: judydawn on April 28, 2016, 01:11:17 am
Happy birthday to both of your kids Chookie & Denise, Jo's is on the 7th so we all had our children around the same time.
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Post by: obbie on April 28, 2016, 07:02:39 am
After 1 hour on the phone to Telstra, I have swapped mobile plans for the kids and saved $2000 per year. :) :)
Took some time, but worth it.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 28, 2016, 07:38:05 am
Sounds good Robyn. What have you changed to?

Happy birthday to all the kids and GC.
This morning DH drove me to do the grocery shopping. I managed to put a shoe on my foot so I didn't look too ghastly. It was nice to get home and put it up.
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Post by: mab19 on April 28, 2016, 07:45:14 am
A visitor for morning tea, then grocery shopping.  A surprise visitor this afternoon.

Dead headed the roses yesterday and then chopped back a bush that was growing over the drive.
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Post by: djinni373 on April 28, 2016, 02:31:28 pm
Went out for lunch today and saw a Peter Alexander store that had 15% off and remembered my gift card from Melbourne Forumfest. Now have beautiful new PJ pants and lots of happy memories of our get-together :)

Yes treadmills are good. Ours has been resurrected after a few years of neglect after DD was harassed by a creepy male in our local park in the middle of the day! I find the tv too distracting so I walk or jog with ear buds.

Cookie what ever you have done to your foot I hope it is better soon xx
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Post by: achookwoman on April 28, 2016, 11:09:32 pm
DD, chose Taco Bills for her Birthday dinner. Company and service was good but food pretty awful. Think we are spoilt with what we can make as home cooks using our TMX and other gadgets.
Dinnigan, nice to hear from you.
Happy Birthday to DS and DD.
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Post by: obbie on April 28, 2016, 11:53:35 pm
Cookie more data, and SMS, less calls. just  to make it better tailored  for what the kids use. Saved heaps of $$$ :)
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Post by: mcmich on April 29, 2016, 06:41:27 am
Love Peter Alexander's range. He has teamed up with Dame Edna Everage for Mother's Day - hilarious.

I thought I was working today, misread the roster.  :-)) Wasn't needed where I turned up but managed to pick-up a shift in recovery. The alzheimer's playing up again. All's well that ends well.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 29, 2016, 07:44:37 am
Gayle you will need those lovely pjs for some of your trip. We head off to Darwin on Monday 9th.

Mich, at least the trip to work wasn't wasted.

I've been organising bits and pieces into a file for Darwin. Things like receipts for meals, rally shirts and accommodation. Its good to have them all in case of disputes. We start the rally in Katherine and then drive up to Darwin.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 29, 2016, 11:20:12 am
Met another of our neighbours today. All nice so far.
Made Raspberry jelly and Sweet Chilli Sauce.
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Post by: mab19 on May 01, 2016, 01:01:52 am
We went to GD number 2's Deb Ball last night.  GD looked beautiful and so grown up.  It was a lovely night but very noisy.

Today we were meant to be having a family bbq but I think this weather has put a stop to that.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2016, 03:52:28 am
Do you have many Deb balls over that way Margaret? They stopped here many years back, which is a sort of a pity.
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2016, 07:15:04 am
I've not heard of them in a long time either Margaret, there are plenty of school 'formals' though.
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Post by: mab19 on May 01, 2016, 10:05:45 am
The Deb Ball is organised by the school and is held every year for year 11 students.  The girls all wear lovely white gowns complete with white gloves. fancy hairdo and makeup etc and the boys are in suits and also wear white gloves and look very smart.  The girls. led by their partner are presented to some local dignitory and then the dancing begins.   The dancing practice started back in October last year and was held every week.  Sadly the dances are not the lovely old fashioned ballroom dances we were used to but a modern version of them.

I don't think a lot of schools still hold a ball although the school where 2 of my other GDs attend still do.  We still have 1 GD who wants to make her debut and 1 who doesn't.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2016, 12:15:22 pm
The school balls are definitely held here but not as deb balls. I think it is a lovely idea to have the deb balls.
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Post by: mab19 on May 07, 2016, 10:03:32 am
We had a bbq lunch with DS and family today.  It was an early Mother's Day lunch as the weather forecast for tomorrow is for more wind and a lot of rain.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 07, 2016, 11:17:03 am
I've been baking fruit cakes, tidying the house, washing and generally getting ready to go away.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 07, 2016, 03:24:11 pm
Cookie you lucky thing warm weather, how's your foot / ankle? Hopefully healing well xx
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Post by: Katj on May 07, 2016, 11:59:16 pm
Cookie, all that housework makes me think you are getting around a little bit easier.
I envy you the warm change in weather happening soon. It got so so cold here in Perth yesterday.
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Post by: Jamberie on May 08, 2016, 04:22:35 am
There are a couple of schools that do the Deb Ball... I like the fact that girls can partake in the traditions, and hopefully understand the significance of the event -what it meant for women in years gone by and what it means for them today.

Cookie, it certainly does sound like you are adjusting to things, looking at your fb page, you are still managing to cook up a storm!

I just have to share with my forum friends that my super DH organised a special Mother's Day surprise for me....a TM5! I don't think many of my friends 'get it' but know that everyone here will! It should arrive in the next few days!!!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 08, 2016, 11:32:27 am
What a wonderful Mothers Day present Jamberie.Have loads of fun with your new TM5. ;)
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Post by: Katj on May 08, 2016, 11:45:58 am
Lucky girl Jamberie, what a wonderful DH! We all know you will put it to good use.
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Post by: Kimmyh on May 08, 2016, 12:02:24 pm
Congratulations jam and well done DH.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 08, 2016, 12:16:15 pm
Jamberie how very exciting. Clever DH.

Yes thanks everyone, I am getting round fairly easily now. I have been over doing it a bit, I know, but I wanted to get prepared to go away. The pain killers were very useful yesterday and today. The next couple of weeks will be sitting in the car, so that will be good.
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Post by: judydawn on May 08, 2016, 12:26:33 pm
What a lovely DH Jamberie and isn't it nice to have friends who understand your excitement.

I've had a busy day, had to be at Morpeth aty 10.30 as my DD bought in some of her lovely hot buttermilk scones (I still can't make them as good as she does).  The kids had flowers and a fruit basket for Mum and flowers and a long line cardigan for me.  I'd booked the back little lounge and the tea trolley lady came around with hot drinks whilst were were getting stuck into the scones. 

Today was supposed to be a terrible day, weather wise but it turned out to be a lovely day and at the football later today it was perfect.  My team played well and we had a good win.

I hope all the Mums enjoyed their day.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 08, 2016, 05:45:45 pm
Yum!! I remember those Buttermilk scones Judy.They were delicious.Your DD certainly has a way with making scones  8)
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Post by: judydawn on May 09, 2016, 06:34:59 am
She certainly does Denise.
Well, yesterday's expected weather has finally arrived 1 day late - very timely so that us Mums could enjoy our day without wind and rain.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 09, 2016, 11:59:41 am
It sounds lovely Judy, and to have your team win made it even better.
We met up with the Model A and his DD and SIL at 8.30 am out near Nikkit's place in Bullsbrook. The old car left about then and we left round 9.15. We had a good trip, it was warm in the car with the sun shining through, but cold outside. We are in Geraldton tonight.
Here is our small convoy. Another Model A will join us tomorrow or the next day.
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Post by: judydawn on May 09, 2016, 12:15:20 pm
What's the ratio of old to new cars cookie?  Enjoy your trip and stay safe.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 09, 2016, 01:37:49 pm
Fr those of us going up the Coast it will be 2 old and 2 new. On the inland road it is 1 bus towing an old car, plus 2 old cars towing camper trailers, plus 1 old car camping. In Fitzroy crossing at the moment there are 2 more old cars towing campers and there is 1 old car leaving Perth in the early hours tomorrow morning. One more couple leave Busselton any day towing their old car. Another couple are going to Darwin via Alice Springs in their old vehicle. There are at least 3 couples flying up and 1 other taking his modern car and caravan, like us. It will be a good representation from WA. There may be a couple of others that I'm not aware of.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 09, 2016, 03:55:31 pm
Lovely photo Cookie.Enjoy yourself ;)
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Post by: achookwoman on May 09, 2016, 10:11:30 pm
Cookie, that sounds like great fun.  So many people with a common interest.
Jam, you will have such fun experimenting with your 5. Lucky ducky. I didn't think I would use the Chip but I do.
I am hoping to plant my garlic today and finish my Straw Bale garden.
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Post by: mab19 on May 10, 2016, 05:45:11 am
That's a lovely photo Cookie, I'm sure you will all enjoy yourselves.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 10, 2016, 01:19:20 pm
In Carnarvon tonight. The old car went well. We did about 469km today. We've just had a phone call to say the old car that was joining us is conked out 200 km south. Phone calls are flying around to see what is going to happen. It's very early in the trip to have major problems.
This is a photo of where we had morning coffee. It is the Galena Bridge and the old Galena crossing over the Murchison River, north of Northampton.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 10, 2016, 10:01:18 pm
Cookie, that is a long day.  You are a real trooper. Thanks for the lovely photo.
Today doing what I should have done yesterday. Unexpected visitors.
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Post by: judydawn on May 11, 2016, 12:01:27 am
 I hope someone can come to their aid cookie.  I guess this was always going to be in the back of your minds with cars of that age.
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Post by: Katj on May 11, 2016, 03:50:52 am
Cookie, I hope you don't have to back track 200km to assist. Hopefully another solution will be found.
I've done grocery shopping and put it away, washing and tidying up for DS & GS's arrival tomorrow morning.
Not happy though I vacuumed yesterday and just found a tissue in the load I have just washed..grrr, seems as though it's everywhere.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 11, 2016, 04:35:34 am
There is a mischievous little gnome in all washing machines that loves it when people leave tissues in pockets - he / she / it takes great joy in "spreading the love" of tissues throughout the entire wash.
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Post by: mab19 on May 11, 2016, 05:09:33 am
Thanks for the photo Cookie.  I do hope someone can fix the problem for your fellow travellers.

Snap Katj, I did grocery shopping today too and was glad to get home as it was so cold in the street. 
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Post by: judydawn on May 11, 2016, 08:29:15 am
That's my pet hate Katj - I'm usually to blame though.

Met the Probus ladies for coffee, the cafe we go to was good enough to give us a $30 voucher for our raffle table at our birthday bash on Friday week. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 11, 2016, 08:45:20 am
Did your friends manage to join you Cookie?

I loathe finding the residue of a tissue in a load of washing.The bits go everywhere :P

Good news on the $30 voucher for your raffle Judy ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 12, 2016, 02:04:36 pm
We are now in Port Hedland. Had a lovely overnight camp by the Robe River. Our,travelling companions cooked a casserole over the open fire and for dessert we had bananas coated in chocolate. It was better than a meal anywhere. Out in the quiet of the bush and absolutely beautiful.
The car that was supposed to meet us will be going back to Perth on a truck. It is terminally ill. We heard this afternoon that another old car had blown a head gasket about 200km south of here but inland. Apparently they have put some magic stuff called chemi-weld in it and are continuing. They are about 30 km north of us now, so we may catch them tomorrow.
Another bush camp tomorrow night about 130km south of Broome.
This pub is all by itself about 100km from anywhere. We called in and had an enormous lemon squash.
The other photo is sunrise at our bush camp.
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Post by: judydawn on May 12, 2016, 02:19:07 pm
You're quite a way from home now cookie, pity about the old cars which have had problems.  It's amazing what meals can be cooked in the great outdoors over an open fire.  Love the old pub.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 12, 2016, 09:20:36 pm
Off to the dentist first thing this morning ... I broke a tooth on Wednesday so hope to get it repaired today.  Anything will be better than this gaping black hole right at the front of my mouth!
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Post by: achookwoman on May 12, 2016, 10:41:10 pm
Cookie, thanks for the photos and story. Ral and I are both enjoying your trip.
Marina, it is wonderful what the Dentists can do.
We are looking forward to the concreter putting down the slab in Chook house today.
Yesterday we nearly finished the Straw Bale Garden. Will take a photo today.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 13, 2016, 12:32:51 am
Chookie you are indeed busy. Marina, you poor thing, my teeth tend to do similar things. I have rather a lot of crowns in my mouth. I do hope it can be repaired easily, quickly and cheaply.
DH woke me this morning at 6.30 this morning with 'look at these beautiful sunrise photos!'  We try to get on the road by 8 am, but I can do it easily from 7am. Hopefully on our 2 days in Broome I will get a small sleep in.
It's beautiful here this morning but is going to be 35 today. Thank goodness for air con in the cars.
Have a lovely day everyone.
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Post by: mab19 on May 13, 2016, 02:09:30 am
Lovely photos Cookie.  They remind me of our trips to the west.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 13, 2016, 04:22:40 am
Oh cookie 35, I should have stowed away with you it's cold down here
 
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Post by: judydawn on May 13, 2016, 07:23:50 am
Can you smile now Marina or will that front tooth take more than 1 appointment to repair? 

You will have to put up a 'do not disturb' sign cookie. 

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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 13, 2016, 09:15:05 am
Wonderful photos Cookie.Like Chookie and Ral l'm loving following your road trip :-* Enjoy the lie in when it happens ;)

How's the tooth Marina?
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 13, 2016, 10:03:33 am
Temporary repair only to my tooth at the moment.  It was an old crown so will cost the best part of $2,000 to repair - good thing my piggy bank is full!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 13, 2016, 08:44:59 pm
I've had a very sad day today.I attended a funeral to say goodbye to one of my upholstery friends.She had a very brief four week battle with Pancreatic cancer.Our group is still reeling from her sudden death.We will miss her terribly. :'(
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Post by: achookwoman on May 13, 2016, 09:30:12 pm
CC, that is very sad.
Marina, glad your piggy bank is full.
Cookie, we loved Broome when we visited several years ago. Have a good rest.
I have posted some photos in veggie garden thread of the progress we are making. We have been buying large bags of horse poo from a farm gate down the road. $2 a bag. Stinks to high heaven . We have yellow clay. Awful stuff.
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Post by: judydawn on May 14, 2016, 04:39:47 am
I'm glad you were able to go and say your goodbye Denise, life is so cruel at times.
I love piggy banks Marina, especially full ones LOL.
How long does the smell hang around Chookie?  As a kid I remember Dad shovelling up that stuff daily from the baker's horse pulled delivery van - boy that's showing my age isn't it!
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 14, 2016, 05:22:53 am
Very sad cc, lots of hugs for you xx
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Post by: mab19 on May 14, 2016, 07:22:55 am
 CC it's so hard when we have to say goodbye to a friend.  Sending you big hugs.

Today we went to a small caravan & camping expo in a town about 1/2 hour drive from home.  Lots to look at and tempt us but we didn't give in.   
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Post by: djinni373 on May 14, 2016, 09:13:02 am
Very sad CC. Sending a big hug your way.
Marina that is a pain. We have just paid for DS18's 18 months of orthodontic work  :o :o :o that comes hot on the heels of work by the oral surgeon  :o :o. Hope your tooth is fixed with minimal pain to you and your wallet.
Cookie love your pics. Safe travels :)
mab you are a star. We always walk out of those shows with something lol. Our last purchase was a sat phone to take with us when we go up through central Australia and down thru WA.
Did I mention that my wallet is looking much thinner lately :-))
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 14, 2016, 09:47:04 am
Thanks for the hugs girls :-* :-*
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 14, 2016, 11:43:14 am
CC, so sad to hear of your friend ... I have heard that pancreatic cancer is very quick.
Great photos Cookie.
We had a stunning sunset here tonight - I was driving and had to pull over and stop so that I could get a good look at it - I wished I had a camera with me!
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Post by: achookwoman on May 14, 2016, 12:53:11 pm
Yes Marina, that pink sunset was spectacular.
GC here today.  They are brilliant. Max(11), sanded a door step so that the door would close, brought in dust bin, then helped Ral saw off the legs of a BBQ so it would fit into an outside brick fire place.
Jilly made 30 wheat bags for heating in microwave, for stiff joints.
I cooked Lemon Surprised pud for dinner. Recipe from Forum. Used Judys tip to beat at 50 o temp. They all went back for seconds.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 14, 2016, 01:25:00 pm
You' ve all been putting me to,shame. We drove about 160km today, very short. About 1km from our destination (Broome) the car we are with died. We brought the van in and DH went back to tow it in. It had a dead timing gear. We had a new one on hand so the boys spent the afternoon putting it in. We are camped overlooking Roebuck Bay, very beautiful.
We didn't have any coverage last night at our free camp. Our fellow travellers treated us to Curry and we did the rice. I had to look up how to cook rice as I don't have the thermomix with me. It was another lovely meal under the stars.
One of the other cars that has died is having repairs here, but some tempers are a little frayed as apparently they had the problems before they left. Some of the 'boys' are thinking that the old cars that are driving to National Meets should have to be scrutinised before they leave.
This is the view from our caravan in Broome.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 14, 2016, 02:27:35 pm
A stunning photo Cookie 8)
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 14, 2016, 11:27:01 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on May 14, 2016, 02:27:35 pm
A stunning photo Cookie 8)
What more can you say - absolutely gorgeous, Cookie
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Post by: mab19 on May 15, 2016, 05:10:59 am
Lovely photo Cookie.

DH has decided to sell our old Nissan Patrol.  A young couple came to look at it this morning and agreed to buy it.  I'm sad to see it go as it has alway been reliable and has never let us down but we don't really need two cars. :(
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Post by: cookie1 on May 15, 2016, 06:16:50 am
We sold our Nissan Patrol just over 12 months ago. That's when I bought my Red Terror. We've had 2 and both have been good cars.
I had a small sleep in this morning until 7.30am. We then had a coffee at the cafe near the park with everyone and then went down town. The town isn't up to full tourist time yet so was a little quiet. Visited some old haunts and will now spend the afternoon preparing for the next phase of the journey to Kununurra.
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Post by: judydawn on May 15, 2016, 06:49:26 am
Nice iced coffee cookie and I'm glad you managed a sleep in this morning.
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Post by: troupie on May 15, 2016, 07:24:08 am
Glad to heard you are having a good time Cookie; we used to live a bit further to the left from where you are staying in the Park and the sand flies used to rush out of the mangroves every day and try and eat me alive. Keep safe and well.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 15, 2016, 07:31:03 am
Troupie we lived in Weld st next to the school. Not far away from that. We were in the school grounds and the sand flies used to do the same to us. Our dining room and kitchen only had fly wire walls and shutters.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 15, 2016, 08:50:35 am
Nice looking Iced Coffee Cookie. ;)
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Post by: Katj on May 16, 2016, 12:30:26 am
DS and 3yo GS return to Melbourne today, it has been lovely having them stay for almost 5  days, but I am looking forward to getting the place back in order. DH has a bad cold as well, hopefully he will be alright for work tomorrow.
Have a great day everyone!
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Post by: judydawn on May 16, 2016, 01:11:17 am
I'd say most of us would completely understand that Katj! 
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Post by: cookie1 on May 16, 2016, 01:23:43 pm
We drove from Broome to Fitzroy Crossing today. Tonight we are camped in Fitzroy with 3 extra Model As and their drivers. There has been a lot of rain here so there are heaps of mozzies. The Aerogard is getting a work out.
Tomorrow we go through Halls Creek and on to a bush camp. With 10 people in the group now there is a lot of banter. ( I thought it was only 8 but I forgot us!)
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Post by: judydawn on May 16, 2016, 01:39:56 pm
Love the gnarled tree cookie and it's great that you now have a group who will travel together and enjoy each other's company.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 16, 2016, 02:09:50 pm
It's a Boab tree Judy. They are between Broome and Fitzroy pretty much. I will try and take a photo of one that hasn't got leaves on it. Some of them are hundreds of years old. The one I photographed would be several hundred years old.
They are beautiful.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 16, 2016, 03:08:03 pm
Lovely photos Cookie 8) I just love that the sky is so blue.
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Post by: djinni373 on May 17, 2016, 03:26:35 am
Enjoying your trip and the beautiful pics Cookie :)
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Post by: mab19 on May 17, 2016, 05:05:36 am
Thanks for the lovely photos Cookie.
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Post by: astarra on May 17, 2016, 09:56:41 am
I went out for lunch with my sis in law and nz cousin - and the mil looked after my sick kids!
was so nice to get out of the house, we sat on the beach and looked at the beauty of nature  8)
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Post by: judydawn on May 17, 2016, 11:02:15 am
What a great MIL you have astarra, she obviously thought you needed a break.
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Post by: maddy on May 17, 2016, 11:47:15 am
Not regretting being a hoarder  :P

I dragged out this 16 year old dresser from the cubby house on Saturday...which my Daughter served me "tea" from, all those years ago.
Washed off the mouse poop, and painted it that morning, for a candle prop in the afternoon.
Told Hubby everything I hoard, is justified one day  ;)

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Post by: judydawn on May 17, 2016, 12:00:52 pm
That's a good day's work maddy, it looks great.
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Post by: maddy on May 17, 2016, 01:38:05 pm
Thanks Judy...I was really pushing you know what up hill to be ready in time, but made it  ;)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 17, 2016, 02:39:11 pm
Looks wonderful Maddy,you are very talented 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 17, 2016, 03:54:50 pm
Very nice Maddy.The dresser looks lovely 8)
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 17, 2016, 09:24:19 pm
What an inventive use for the old dresser and it is the perfect size as well.  Well done.
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Post by: thermilover on May 17, 2016, 11:09:29 pm
You are very talented Maddy, that looks sooo beautiful!
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Post by: obbie on May 17, 2016, 11:54:49 pm
Maddy fantastic  dresser, well done. :)
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Post by: mab19 on May 18, 2016, 02:57:48 am
The dresser looks lovely Maddy.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 18, 2016, 04:36:45 am
Lovely Maddy. We are about 100 km south west of Kununurra. We had another lovely dinner last night. Dessert was banana splits, I think I may have mentioned it before. To have banana splits 100's km from anywhere was delicious. We had a bull who didn't like his area being invaded. He was cute in a large sort of way. He bellowed rather a lot.
Tonight we are being treated to a BBQ by a big wig in town. Very spoiled.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 18, 2016, 05:02:23 am
This is a few of us from last night.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 18, 2016, 08:43:26 am
Wow Cookie that Bull is massive!!! Its huge compared to the one I see on my walk LOL

Really enjoying the photos of your road trip.Enjoy the BBQ tonight.
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2016, 09:31:48 am
You're living the high life out in the donga cookie.  I love sitting around campfires at night.

Had a visit to the St Kilda Tram Museum with Probus today, first time I've ever been there.  It was interesting seeing the old buses and trams we used to travel on when we were young.  A short hop, step and jump to the St Kilda Hotel for lunch.  Could not believe how good our lunches were for a measly $5, no wonder the place was packed.  Choices ranged from battered fish, salt & pepper calamari (which I chose and it melted in our mouths), bangers & mash, chicken salad and bolognaise penne. A perfect sized meal for senior citizens, not too large and certainly not too small - it was delicious and I'll certainly be telling my friends to check this place out, especially if they live in the northern suburbs.
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Post by: Katj on May 18, 2016, 12:04:09 pm
Maddy, your transition from dirty old dresser to display cupboard is awesome, well done.
Cookie, I wouldn't argue with that bull, I would have been back in the car and out of there quick smart.
Boring grocery shopping today, and dentist for check and clean tomorrow. Not a very exciting week at all.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 18, 2016, 05:38:41 pm
Sounds as though you had a great day out Judy. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on May 18, 2016, 06:41:51 pm
Maddy, lovely.
Judy, surprising that they can serve a nice meal for $5.
Cookie , we are really enjoying your photos, thanks.
We have the electrician coming for 2 days at Invermay.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 20, 2016, 12:24:29 pm
We are now in Katherine in the Northern Territory. It's quite hot. We had a bush camp at Victoria River last night. Beautiful scenery but not much else. We stay here until Tuesday morning when the rally moves to Darwin. There are heaps of people in town here for the rally.
When we were in Kununurra we had a beautiful spot to stay.  The first photo is of the beautiful place we were invited to stay a couple of nights ago. These lovely people own a magnificent property out on the river. Not only were we invited to stay they fed us.
The second photo is of the scenery around Victoria River. It's truly awesome.
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Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2016, 12:45:45 pm
Nice picture cookie, it all sounds so good apart from the heat.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 20, 2016, 03:01:05 pm
Lovely scenery Cookie.Fan a bit ot that heat this way could you LOL
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 20, 2016, 10:12:33 pm
Yet more stunning photos.  What a trip you are having.

How is your injured foot / leg handling everything?
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Post by: achookwoman on May 20, 2016, 10:23:02 pm
We are enjoying your holiday and photos. Thanks Cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2016, 01:07:37 am
Thanks all. It was so lovely this morning not having to pack up and move on. We spent 11 days on the road. When we travel alone we usually pull over for a big stop quicker than that, but moving slowly with the old car takes time. We are here now though.
The caravan park has heaps of Model A's in. Some with mobile homes and some with tents and driving their cars. Several from the East have broken down too.

The broken foot isn't too bad thanks Marina as it is being rested. It did swell last night as i did a bit of walking. The hip/leg doesn't like sitting and the nerves catch a bit when I walk around after a day in the car. Today should be better. Just an old crock I think. 😄😄😄😄😄😄
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Post by: achookwoman on May 21, 2016, 05:04:02 am
Cookie great to hear you are coping ok with the foot.
Today we visited the Creswick Farmers Market. Well worth a visit although no swap table.
I bought 3 raffle tickets just to support the Community. Lucky me, I won second prize  ;D
All items in the box were donated by stall holders.
I also bought 2 jars of flavoured nut pastes. Very expensive but then I am going to make something similar in the TMX so that is ok. As I have got the Spiralized out I will probably experiment with the paste stirred into the noodles.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 21, 2016, 05:10:24 am
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Cookie great to hear you are coping ok with the foot.
Today we visited the Creswick Farmers Market. Well worth a visit although no swap table.
I bought 3 raffle tickets just to support the Community. Lucky me, I won second prize  ;D
All items in the box were donated by stall holders.
I also bought 2 jars of flavoured nut pastes. Very expensive but then I am going to make something similar in the TMX so that is ok. As I have got the Spiralized out I will probably experiment with the paste stirred into the noodles.
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There is a black dish at the bottom, made from a plastic LP record.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2016, 06:15:28 am
What a lovely raffle prize.
A little more of the scenery approaching Victoria River and our car and van as DH is reversing into our site here.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 21, 2016, 06:59:34 am
A super raffle prize Chookie 8)

Lovely photos Cookie. :)
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Post by: judydawn on May 21, 2016, 01:40:34 pm
What a great prize Chookie.  It's nice to win something for a change.

Cookie your team played well to beat us today and they had a lot of supporters there.  I bumped into Karen and one of her sons at the ice-cream booth.
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Post by: Katj on May 21, 2016, 11:33:15 pm
Great photos Cookie, glad your foot is not bothering you too much.
Chookie, what were the nut pastes flavoured with? Sounds intriguing.
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Post by: mab19 on May 21, 2016, 11:53:55 pm
What a lovely raffle prize Chookie.

Lovely photos Cookie, keep them coming. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2016, 04:54:47 am
This morning we went visiting other Model A members from WA in another caravan park. We travelled up with 3 of them so had a few days of catching up to do.
This afternoon we need to go and register for the National Meet and receive our goodie bag and further instructions. Then this evening it's Nibble and Natter time.

Last night we all went to the local RSL club and had a lovely meal. We don't have these in WA.
I thought I would share this photo with you. The car is from NSW and was done up like this for The Great Gatsby. The owner didn't want it returned to original.
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Post by: judydawn on May 22, 2016, 07:06:33 am
I can understand that cookie, it has it's own provenance.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 22, 2016, 09:01:32 am
A great looking car Cookie. 8)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2016, 01:31:58 pm
Tonight all the Model A owners and drivers from all,over Australia got together for Nibble and Natter here in Katherine. It was a lovely evening out in the open air of the museum grounds.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 22, 2016, 01:53:45 pm
What great fun Cookie. Thanks for sharing.
Kath, one paste was Almonds, Cashews and Brazil base with lots of different seeds.  Fairly bland but nice on crackers with Quince paste. The other jar was Cashew based with coriander , mint, garlic and a slight touch of Chilli.
We started to build the Chook house today.  It came in a flat pack.  We will assemble most of it in the shed and then put it together in the yard.
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Post by: Katj on May 22, 2016, 11:13:07 pm
Nut pastes sound interesting Chookie, especially the 2nd one you mentioned.
Have fun putting your chook house together.
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Post by: mab19 on May 23, 2016, 02:01:59 am
Great photos Cookie, great looking car.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 23, 2016, 04:50:06 am
Enjoy doing the chook house Chookie.

We spent most of the morning in the local hot springs. They aren't really hot, just barely warm. Very nice.
Formal dinner tonight, but no major dressing up as we are doing it "territory style" apparently.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 23, 2016, 09:03:55 am
I hope you enjoyed your evening Cookie :)

I'm off grocery shopping :P
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Post by: cookie1 on May 24, 2016, 12:46:50 pm
Our evening was fun. We were picked up by bus, bit when it came time to be taken home the buses were going to all the parks except ours. Fortunately a couple of members have flown up and have hire cars so they couriered us back 4 at a time.
The food was ok. At least I didn't have to cook it or wash up. I ate far too much.

Today we drove up to Darwin. We stopped to help a couple of Model A's. One had a flat tyre and another one from Victoria kept boiling and needed to add water every 10 kms. We had some silicon he used on the radiator. It was sort of fun driving with so many old cars on the road.

We all got together tonight for drinks earlier tonight. It was fun. We were shocked at the price of drinks though. $5 per can!  Perhaps we lead a sheltered life.
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Post by: judydawn on May 24, 2016, 01:03:47 pm
That was bad organisation with the buses cookie, glad you got back after a good night out.
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 24, 2016, 02:57:49 pm
Sounds like a wonderful trip cookie.
I've been busy Lily had her birthday party on Saturday, instead of a home party I thought we'd go to a ceramic cafe and they all got to paint a plate only problem is having to take our own food (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160524/de5395b254b2582c4f32dcc0ef51b75f.jpg)
The table was quite small and it was only an afternoon tea  but I managed to get it all on I made sausage rolls, caramalised onion and mushroom tarts, love heart cookies, watermelon cups, choc caramel tarts,fairy bread  and for the cake I did rainbow vanilla cupcakes and put them as a number 7 , I was very tired but the girls had a lovely time
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 24, 2016, 04:10:25 pm
Good news that you got back to your campsite after the bus hiccup Cookie.

Delicious looking birthday food for girls suzanne 8) I bet they loved going home with their own decorated plate.
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Post by: obbie on May 24, 2016, 10:07:05 pm
lovely Suzzanne, Kids grow up so fast don't they.
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Post by: JulieO on May 24, 2016, 10:59:48 pm
Love all the miniature food suzanne, the kids would have loved it all I'm sure.  :)
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 25, 2016, 12:15:03 am
Thanks ladies and yes Robyn way too fast I can't believe my baby girl is 7 today
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Post by: cookie1 on May 25, 2016, 12:51:43 am
Suzanne you have been busy. I really love the pink plates. You would enjoy the heat here, nighttime minimum is over 25. A bit warm for sleeping.
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Post by: mab19 on May 25, 2016, 01:16:21 am
That's a lovely birthday spread Suzanne, nice and girlie. :)

Send some of your heat down here please Cookie.  It's about 7deg here at the moment.
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Post by: judydawn on May 25, 2016, 01:46:47 am
Much cheaper do cater yourself suzanne and the food always tastes better too. Great job.  Happy birthday Lily.
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Post by: astarra on May 25, 2016, 06:01:58 am
That looks wonderful Suzanne!  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on May 25, 2016, 08:40:56 am
Suzanne, lovely dishes for the littlies ,  I'll but they all had a good time.
Cookie, enjoy the company and heat as it only reached 8 here today. Also strong cold wind. Have been cooking all day.
Have made arrangements to send TMX with wonky scales to hospital. Must say they made it very easy.
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Post by: Katj on May 25, 2016, 09:15:58 am
Top effort Suzanne, I'm sure Lily will have fond memories of her 7th birthday.
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Post by: Jamberie on May 25, 2016, 09:49:00 am
I'm pleased they made it easy for you Chookie, that's good to hear.

The party food looks lovely Suzanne ☺ reminds me to plan my daughter's party too!
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Post by: *suzanne* on May 25, 2016, 01:59:36 pm
Thank you everyone and jamberie I actually only thought about it at the beginning of May, this year is going way to fast. No left overs is a good sign.
I don't think I'm going to survive winter either I'm struggling atm and it's still autumn 
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Post by: mab19 on May 27, 2016, 01:13:04 am
A quick trip to the shops for some sewing needs and some baby knitting yarn.  Then going out for lunch with a friend today.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 27, 2016, 12:49:12 pm
It was the mandatory run today. We all went to the Windows on the Wetland out on the Arnhem Highway. While we were there some of us decided to try and get on a lunchtime cruise on the Corroboree Wetlands. They could fit extras so we took off to find them. We had a most enjoyable 21/2 hour cruise around the enormous billabong, or I should say parts of it. We didn't see many crocs as it is too hot for them and they are in the water, but we did see some fabulous bird life.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 27, 2016, 12:53:40 pm
It was one degree overnight but followed by a beautiful sunny day.  We spent all day in the garden and now feel tired but good.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 27, 2016, 12:56:53 pm
Well done Chookie and Ral.
It's still very warm here. Last night was cooler at 24 degrees.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 27, 2016, 12:58:17 pm
Cookie, we have been thinking of you and DH in that heat.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 27, 2016, 01:02:50 pm
You are kind. Everyone up here (locals) is talking about it. It comes up stormy every afternoon like the beginning of the wet season, but it then dissipates. They say the evenings should be cooler and the days much less humid.
We leave on Monday morning so I mustn't complain.
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Post by: judydawn on May 27, 2016, 02:32:34 pm
Lovely photos cookie. Which way are you coming back home, the same way you went or a different route?
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Post by: cookie1 on May 28, 2016, 12:23:11 am
We are coming back down the Coast Judy, the same way we came. There is more phone coverage that way if the old car with us has a major problem.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 28, 2016, 09:05:17 am
Beautiful photos Cookie 8)
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Post by: achookwoman on May 29, 2016, 09:30:13 pm
Today we assemble the chook house, I hope. We have been putting the bits together from the flat pack.
Then I can order 3 new chooks to go with the 3 old girls.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 29, 2016, 10:12:56 pm
Beautiful photos, Cookie.  Sounds like the meet went well.

What breed of chooks are you getting Chookie?n  Love to see a photo of the Chook Palace.
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Post by: judydawn on May 29, 2016, 11:30:12 pm
How exciting Chookie, the girls from Cherokee will finally be able to join you.  How do new and old chooks get on?
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Post by: achookwoman on May 29, 2016, 11:56:01 pm
Judy, you have heard about 'pecking order' . Well this came from chooks. We will introduce the new girls at night, this apparently helps. They will eventually sort them selves out.  We would never introduce just one new chook as the other would all pick on it. We will also give them lots to keep them entertained. I hang up a cabbage for them to peck or the green part of a cauliflower. Some people put a swing in the chook yard. Haven't done this yet.
Marina, we have had  ISA Browns in the past but Ral wants to try a new local breed which are similar. Hy Line.  They cost about $30 each, at point of lay. It would be cheaper to buy eggs but the fresh ones from our chooks are really so much better and we know what they get to eat. We also get lots of chook poo mixed with rice hulls which we put into the compost and on the garden.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 30, 2016, 09:29:22 am
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Judy, you have heard about 'pecking order' . Well this came from chooks. We will introduce the new girls at night, this apparently helps. They will eventually sort them selves out.  We would never introduce just one new chook as the other would all pick on it. We will also give them lots to keep them entertained. I hang up a cabbage for them to peck or the green part of a cauliflower. Some people put a swing in the chook yard. Haven't done this yet.
Marina, we have had  ISA Browns in the past but Ral wants to try a new local breed which are similar. Hy Line.  They cost about $30 each, at point of lay. It would be cheaper to buy eggs but the fresh ones from our chooks are really so much better and we know what they get to eat. We also get lots of chook poo mixed with rice hulls which we put into the compost and on the garden.

What colour will your Hy Line chickens be Chookie.? The website I look on says there is a choice of four.

A bonus that you get free manure LOL
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 30, 2016, 08:42:06 pm
I have now 'baby sat' two lots of young chooks for our neighbour, until they were a bit older and could be introduced to his existing hens.  I think the first ones I had may have been Hy Lines, although I am not sure, the second lot I had were Isa Browns.  I have to say, the first ones had so much more personality and were great fun whilst the Isa Browns were more timid ... but they had less human interaction whilst they were with me so that probably explains it.  The last lot were good with helping me with the weeding, though and would have been more outgoing had I had them for another month or so before they went back home to my neighbour!
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Post by: achookwoman on May 30, 2016, 10:03:19 pm
Marina, from what I have read, your experience is correct.
I find the Isas have plenty of personality and do lay a larger egg. We will see.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 30, 2016, 10:59:02 pm
Happy chooking Chookie and Ral. I hope it goes well.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 01, 2016, 08:53:02 pm
DS and I went to IKEA today.I didn't buy much but DS bought a load of storage boxes and food containers.We both had a great time looking around the store.Even had lunch there. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on June 01, 2016, 11:50:11 pm
CC, what fun.  I don't enjoy shopping with DD or DS as they are always in such a hurry.  GD , Jilly is better company. She is prepared to look and poke around. We also share interests in cooking and craft.
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Post by: judydawn on June 02, 2016, 12:11:07 am
Sounds like you had a great day Denise.  You certainly need time when visiting Ikea and our DD's are very short of free time with their busy lives Chookie.  Good to hear GD is a great companion to go shopping with. It's been years since I had a browse through Ikea.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 02, 2016, 09:27:46 am
I'm sure it's very hard not to buy something when you go to IKEA Chookie and Judy LOL
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Post by: Katj on June 02, 2016, 10:52:46 am
We live walking distance to IKEA.  We live it, and yes, you rarely come out with nothing. Lol
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 02, 2016, 08:23:19 pm
Blimey Katj that must be dangerous living so close to an IKEA LOL
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 02, 2016, 09:44:05 pm
We have a massive IKEA not so far away from us and I hate going there.  I thought it would be great so, when it opened a couple of years ago I was eager to get there.  After browsing around for a little while I decided I would head for the exit and started to follow the exit signs, only to find that they, literally, had me going around in circles and not sending me to the exit at all.  I didn't exactly panic, but I was very uncomfortable at the thought that, if there was ever a fire, with the dense smoke and dangerous fumes from all those man made foams, fabrics, etc. you didn't stand a chance of getting out (talk about a negative mind-set!).

Anyway, once I eventually got out it took me a long, long time before I went in again and even now, when I go, I go straight to the area I need to get to then leave as soon as I can ... that first visit obviously still lingers in my grey matter.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 02, 2016, 11:06:19 pm
Marina, I had the same experience and don't go there now.  However I once went with DIL and there is an easy escape route, if you know it.
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Post by: Katj on June 03, 2016, 12:45:19 pm
DS took us to an interesting place for lunch today. It was in Brunswick Rd, Fitzroy. Don't be put off by the name, it was called Naked for Satan. It had 3 levels, the top rooftop level had beautiful views of Melbourne city. The decor was very interesting. We ate at ground floor level as we were running short of parking time. They had a huge selection of Pintxos (pronounced pinchos) similar to tapas. Each one was anchored to the crostini with a toothpick. You saved the toothpicks and they charged $1 per toothpick. We had 5 each and were full. A cheap lunch for 3 at $15 total. Upstairs had a more extensive menu. We will definitely go back one day.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 03, 2016, 07:12:05 pm
Sounds like a very nice lunch Katj.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 03, 2016, 09:39:41 pm
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DS took us to an interesting place for lunch today. It was in Brunswick Rd, Fitzroy. Don't be put off by the name, it was called Naked for Satan. It had 3 levels, the top rooftop level had beautiful views of Melbourne city. The decor was very interesting. We ate at ground floor level as we were running short of parking time. They had a huge selection of Pintxos (pronounced pinchos) similar to tapas. Each one was anchored to the crostini with a toothpick. You saved the toothpicks and they charged $1 per toothpick. We had 5 each and were full. A cheap lunch for 3 at $15 total. Upstairs had a more extensive menu. We will definitely go back one day.
That is just around the corner from us and it sounds good.  Must give it a try.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 03, 2016, 10:40:13 pm
Kat, I have also been there.  Certainly go back. We had a meal on the 3 rd.  floor ar night. Quite an experience.
Coming home from Melb yesterday, we saw this koala not far from home.
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Kat, I have also been there.  Certainly go back. We had a meal on the 3 rd.  floor ar night. Quite an experience.
Coming home from Melb yesterday, we saw this koala not far from home.
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Post by: Jamberie on June 04, 2016, 12:47:19 am
Wow! Chookie! What a special sight!
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Post by: mab19 on June 04, 2016, 01:06:30 am
Nice photo chookie. 
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Post by: Katj on June 04, 2016, 02:10:42 am
Chookie, that would have made my day, what a special sighting. We don't have koalas in WA in the wild.
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Post by: jeninwa on June 04, 2016, 02:11:42 am
Nice photos chookie.  I haven't been around much, doing the bare minimum cooking wise poor themi is feeling neglected. Which I hope to remedy this weekend. I'm planning on making butter chicken start it in thermi and finish it off in the slow cooker and some brookies today. Don't want to over do it lol
We are again empty nesters and loving it. The last family member left last night. The cat (lol) that we have been looking after for 4 plus years. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 04, 2016, 08:37:36 am
Great photos Chookie.Its lovely to see the local wildlife. 8)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 04, 2016, 01:18:07 pm
How very exciting to see the koala Chookie. Like Katj it would have made my day.
Jenny did your car go back to its original home?

We drove again today. We are now about 400km south of Port Hedland. Our lovely bush camp was disturbed last night by 3 ambulances and a police car passing by very fast with everything blaring. It made me feel ill to think that someone north of us had obviously been involved in a bad accident.
We ran into rain today, a little earlier than expected. Checking out the main roads site tonight we discovered that the North West Coastal Highway we are on is closed in both directions 200km south. Hopefully it will be open by the time we get there tomorrow. 
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 04, 2016, 03:34:53 pm
Drive safe cookie and I hope that the roads are opened for you xx
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Post by: Katj on June 04, 2016, 11:26:04 pm
Hope your trip home is safe and uneventful Cookie.
We are flying home from Melbourne later today. Looking forward to getting back to our little part of the world.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 05, 2016, 12:55:10 am
Safe trips Cookie and Kat.
Many years ago we had several Koalas in the Cherokee area. Very few now.
Cool and misty this morning. Baking and then in the garden.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 05, 2016, 01:32:27 pm
We are in Carnarvon tonight. A big drive today for the old car. The detour left the highway and drove to the Coast at Coral Bay and then back down the Exmouth peninsular to avoid the portion of closed road. We spoke with so,done who had been permitted to come across it before it was closed. It is a new section of highway and the side track became flooded and vehicles bogged. They decided to open the new part of the highway that wasn't sealed and because of the heavy rain vehicles became bogged and wrecked it. They had no options but to close it.
The weather has become wet and cooler. All being well we will be in Geraldton tomorrow.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 05, 2016, 01:49:31 pm
Made 12 jars of Cumquat and Mandarin Marmalade and started 2 loaves of 1 minute bread. One has 2 teaspoons of garlic granular and 2 teaspoons of onion flakes. Added.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 05, 2016, 09:14:46 pm
The weather was better today so we had a BBQ. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on June 05, 2016, 10:22:23 pm
CC, BBQ sounds nice.
I have 2 loaves of bread to cook and electricians coming. Hope they don't need to turn the power off.
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Post by: maddy on June 07, 2016, 12:31:54 pm
Last weekends set up for the Local Cancer council biggest morning tea stall.
They raised over $6k in total this year...amazing effort!!

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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 07, 2016, 04:30:29 pm
A magnificent display Maddy.
Great news that the Local Cancer council raise so much money.A terrific effort.Well done.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 07, 2016, 09:09:45 pm
Very nice Maddy.
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Post by: judydawn on June 08, 2016, 12:02:07 am
An excellent fund-raising figure maddy.  You have a lovely range there which is beautifully presented.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 08, 2016, 01:15:06 am
A beautiful display Maddy. I missed my usual Biggest Morning Tea this year as we were away.

We arrived home yesterday afternoon, late. It's very cold and it rained all the way home from Geraldton. I just had to share this phot with you. It is from our last bush camp at Robe River. It didn't rain there and was still warm, but I loved the photo.
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Post by: judydawn on June 08, 2016, 07:32:36 am
Welcome home cookie, now you can start cooking!
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Post by: trudy on June 08, 2016, 09:55:37 am
Glad your both home safe and sound!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 08, 2016, 06:05:26 pm
Welcome home Cookie.Lovely photo  8)
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Post by: mab19 on June 08, 2016, 11:26:45 pm
Welcome home Cookie.  Glad you arrived safe and sound.  Love the photo.
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Post by: Katj on June 08, 2016, 11:46:10 pm
Welcome home Cookie, you must have thought you had almost reached Antarctica by the time you got got back, so very cold. Bet you're looking forward to some cooking!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 09, 2016, 02:38:07 am
Yes, I have missed my thermomixes. I don't think they missed me as DD made good use of them. She even made her own bread while we were away.
I did make a loaf of bread yesterday.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 09, 2016, 09:23:20 pm
Cookie, glad you are home safe. We also enjoyed your holiday, thanks for sharing . Lovely photo. 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 11, 2016, 12:52:09 pm
I went shopping and had a coffee with DD. She had to pop into Coles for a few things and as she was paying I met a chook!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 11, 2016, 01:30:07 pm
LOL Cookie.
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Post by: judydawn on June 11, 2016, 01:48:45 pm
Well that's different cookie LOL.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 11, 2016, 02:11:24 pm
Cookie, great photo. Most chooks are friendly.
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Post by: JulieO on June 11, 2016, 11:03:08 pm
Love it Cookie  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on June 12, 2016, 01:09:21 am
Nice photo Cookie :) :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2016, 02:56:10 am
Quote from: achookwoman on June 11, 2016, 02:11:24 pm
Cookie, great photo. Most chooks are friendly.

So true Chookie.
Thanks everyone. I thought I would share it for a laugh.
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Post by: troupie on June 12, 2016, 10:33:36 am
Love the chook. Glad you had a good holiday.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2016, 12:44:31 pm
Thanks troupie. I hope all is well out your way.
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Post by: troupie on June 13, 2016, 10:16:01 am
Yes Cookie, all is well here and DH is progressing in leaps and bounds every day.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 13, 2016, 11:08:34 am
It is very cold here today so I decided to try and fix the Raspberry jelly that turned out like sauce.
( this was really just an excuse so I wouldn't have to go outside and help Ral put a roof over the chook shed. ).
Made 9 jar of jam.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 14, 2016, 04:58:36 am
That's funny Chookie. I have used the same thing at times.

DH went to the doctor this morning as he has been limping round for about 5 weeks. The doctor said he has mild sciatica and not to lift anything heavy. Mmmmm, I wonder how long that will last?  I will be watching him.
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Post by: judydawn on June 14, 2016, 10:01:00 am
Good luck with that cookie, what's he supposed to do - call you when he wants to lift anything heavy LOL.  I hope his problem improves soon, you'll find it hard keeping your good man down.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 15, 2016, 11:12:45 pm
Cookie, how inconvenient for DH. Has he tried wheat heat bags. .?
Was looking forward to day in the garden but it is going to rain. Don't mind the cold but not the rain while gardening.
Looks like it will have to do some baking instead.  ;D
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Post by: obbie on June 16, 2016, 04:49:53 am
Cookie take him to a remedial massage therapist.
Sciatica is very easy to treat, and he will be up and going again in 30 minutes. ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on June 16, 2016, 06:48:05 am
Yes thanks Chookie, he is into the wheat bags. How do I know a remedial massage therapist Please Robyn? How do they cure it so quickly?

I'm off to a physio this afternoon to see if he can help me with my hip/ back/ leg. It gave me what for while we were away. It can't hurt.
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Post by: obbie on June 16, 2016, 07:22:20 am
https://ausmassagedirectory.com.au/

put your location in.

Cookie it is a very easy thing for me to fix, when you are trained properly.
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Post by: Katj on June 16, 2016, 11:57:11 pm
Cookie, sorry to hear DH is suffering with sciatica. The best thing that always fixed mine on several occasions is getting on the floor and doing a series of stretches. Most sciatica probs originate in the lower back I was told. The physio gave me stretches to do years ago and when I feel any stiffness or twinges I get onto the stretching right away. Always helps.
Unfortunately most men are not good at doing this for themselves.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 17, 2016, 06:55:23 am
Thanks Robyn I will check out people near us. Getting him to go will be another matter.
Katj I MAY be able to get him to do that. I will tell him you said so!
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Post by: achookwoman on June 17, 2016, 07:45:11 am
Thought it wasn't going to rain today, but it has hardly stopped.
Made a chicken dish from Diana Henry's book, A Bird in the Hand.
Also ordered a new chook feeder.
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Made a chicken dish from Diana Henry's book, A Bird in the Hand.
Also ordered a new chook feeder.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 17, 2016, 12:08:51 pm
It looks a great cookbook Chookie. 8) I like the name of the Bird Feeder LOL
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Post by: achookwoman on June 17, 2016, 11:56:19 pm
We are going to the Creswick Farmers market today.
Hope it doesn't rain this afternoon as I want to plant some shrubby plants.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 20, 2016, 05:37:35 pm
Update.I should have posted this on Wednesday when I completed the hand stitching.
Remember the start of the Squab Cushion?
After many many hours of hand stitching ( at times it was hard) it now looks like this.And to think it will be all covered by a top fabric to sit in this cane chair :o The idea is to protect the cane seat ( And yes I did cane the chair )
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 20, 2016, 07:49:56 pm
What an amazing job, CC.  You are so very patient and must be so happy and proud of the result after all the hard work you have put in.  Have you selected the covering fabric yet?
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Post by: achookwoman on June 20, 2016, 09:37:51 pm
CC, all I can say is that you are brilliant. This looks just so professional.
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Post by: thermilover on June 20, 2016, 10:36:39 pm
Woww CC, the cane chair and the cushion look lovely, you are an inspiration!
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Post by: mab19 on June 21, 2016, 01:24:52 am
Wow CC you have done a wonderful job.  What a shame you have to cover it. :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on June 21, 2016, 02:16:03 am
Give yourself a pat on the back Denise, your work is so professional. 




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Post by: EmeraldSue on June 21, 2016, 02:37:35 am
You can see the amount of work that you have done on that chair. It looks very neat and professional. I can't wait to see the finished chair.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2016, 05:38:22 am
You are very clever Denise. It is beautiful.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 21, 2016, 09:44:40 am
Thank you for your kind comments girls.I couldn't have done it without the great help from my upholstery teacher Gaye.She is amazing and has great patience with all of us who attend her Wednesday class.
No top fabric chosen yet Marina.
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Post by: obbie on June 21, 2016, 11:41:51 pm
looks great CC :D
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Post by: *suzanne* on June 22, 2016, 07:28:21 am
You are very talented cc xx
Finally moved back home on the weekend after what seemed an eternity 14 weeks later and everything is perfect there is nothing quite like home. Can't wait to get back into my routine
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Post by: judydawn on June 22, 2016, 07:42:59 am
Suzanne, it must be wonderful being back home after all that time in rented accommodation.  Enjoy your newly renovated home and being back in your own kitchen.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 22, 2016, 08:28:52 am
Enjoy Suzanne.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 22, 2016, 08:55:07 am
It must be wonderful finally back in your home Suzanne. :)
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Post by: astarra on June 22, 2016, 10:36:52 am
Very clever CC
Great news Suzanne, you will appreciate being home  :)

Today I did my normal housework, then did some cooking - trying to get a few meals into the freezer before the school holidas so i get to spend most of the time with the girls  :-*
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Post by: Katj on June 22, 2016, 11:27:26 am
Great idea Astarra, I used to do the same when my kids were young.  I loved the school holidays, it's nice to have that break from routine.

Denise, it's lovely to see an update on your squab cushion, so much work has gone into it, you just be quietly pleased with you efforts.
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Post by: judydawn on June 24, 2016, 08:25:36 am
Grandparents Day at school today, missed out visiting last year due to illness so it was nice to be part of it today.  Their concert was the best one I've seen so far.  Went to GS's classroom first up, he had heaps of things to show me plus I had to do a 'find the word' exercise, he couldn't believe how quickly I finished that little project.  Onto GD's room and as she's in Grade 6 and will be in their college section next year she was allowed to accompany me to afternoon tea, the kids wait impatiently for that year to come around. I was with her for 5 minutes and she was ready to go to afternoon tea LOL.  Scones are provided by Bakers Delight and are huge & delicious.  My DD was on scone/beverage duty so it was nice to catch up with them all today. 

I was going to call into Harbour Town as it's on my route home but it started to rain so I drove right by, probably a good thing!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 24, 2016, 08:48:34 am
That sounds so lovely Judy. DD was lucky, if she could give my parents enough warning they would always try to come to the city for Grandparents day. DH's folks were always too shy to attend. It gives the kids such a thrill.
Save Harbour Town for another day. I remember going there when we visited you.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 24, 2016, 09:20:17 am
What a fabulous day for you Judy. The afternoon tea sounds delicious. ;)
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Post by: achookwoman on June 24, 2016, 10:12:06 pm
Judy, it is  good that you were able to make it to GP day.  The kids really love it.
Back to Invermay this morning. Have packed the van with another load.
Visitors for lunch tomorrow so better get moving.
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Post by: mab19 on June 25, 2016, 05:17:22 am
Sounds like you had a good day with the GC Judy.  We only have two GC left in primary school now so still have a couple of more GP days to attend. 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 27, 2016, 08:04:11 am
We had a run for the old car yesterday. It was about 200km all up. We left home about 8 and didn't get back until nearly 5. It was great fun, although rather chilly early on and then coming home again.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 27, 2016, 09:03:47 pm
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We had a run for the old car yesterday. It was about 200km all up. We left home about 8 and didn't get back until nearly 5. It was great fun, although rather chilly early on and then coming home again.
I won't mention the benefits of an (artificially) air conditioned car, Cookie!  200 km sounds like a good day's outing.
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Post by: Katj on June 27, 2016, 10:58:33 pm
Yesterday, I joined a group of friends to celebrate the 70th birthday of one of the girls. We had a brunch in an ocean side cafe, and sat outside on the decking facing the ocean. It was a lovely sunny day but cold. They had outdoor heaters turned on so it was cosy. I had A dish similar to Quirky Jo!s Heuvos Rancheros without the beans, instead it had small meat slices of beef, 2 cooked eggs in the sauce and a Roasted eggplant & tahini mash, served with some sour dough bread. Very tasty indeed.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 28, 2016, 12:11:34 am
Cookie, that does sound like fun, but do enjoy the heated seats and air conditioning.
Kat, what a lovely day.  Like the sound of your dish for lunch.
We had a quick dash around the shops yesterday, Officeworks, Bunnings and Aldi.
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Post by: mab19 on June 28, 2016, 08:25:22 am
We finally sold our NIssan Patrol 4WD at the weekend.  The previous buyers backed out at the last minute,  A young man who knew it was for sale contacted us and agreed to buy it and gave a deposit.

This morning I tidied and rearranged my pantry.  Made some stock from a chicken carcass and then made a cottage pie for tomorrows dinner.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 28, 2016, 09:07:06 am
I went out to the physio again today. He's very good.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 01, 2016, 06:20:45 am
Visited the PO to post some letters. The husband and wife who run it have been very helpful to us.  I gave them a jar of Marmalade. You would have thought that they had won Tatts Lotto.
Bought a large Tarp from Bunnings to cover the whole of the chook cage and run. The poor things were wet and cold yesterday.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 01, 2016, 06:33:13 am
Poor chooks. I'm pleased they will be fine from now on. 🐔🐔🐔🐔🐔
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Post by: achookwoman on July 01, 2016, 02:16:31 pm
Chooks got their cover on.  They had a lovely afternoon talking to us. One of the new girls has started to lay.
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Post by: judydawn on July 01, 2016, 03:01:54 pm
Your girls must be very happy chooks Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 02, 2016, 07:10:13 am
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Your girls must be very happy chooks Chookie.
Judy, Ral has developed a relationship with one of the new girls. She was pecked viciously by the head chook. He has built her a cage within the cage so the others can get used to her but without being able to peck her. She was a timid little thing.
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Post by: judydawn on July 02, 2016, 10:07:01 am
That is so thoughtful of Ral to do that for her Chookie.  I hope she repays him well in eggs.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2016, 05:00:37 am
Poor little timid chook. I'm so pleased Ral came to her rescue, he's very kind. At least he didn't want to chop her head off and eat her.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 03, 2016, 07:11:18 am
I really enjoy it when I am babysitting my neighbour's young chooks until they are big enough to go in with the older ones, but seeing the "pecking order" at work is upsetting.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 03, 2016, 07:15:22 am
Stocktake all weekend.  Not much fun, but must be done.  Just about through the physical stocktake now, but transferring it into my accounts program is tough going.
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Post by: mcmich on July 03, 2016, 11:54:20 am
Not today but last Sunday did a fabulous pastry class with Anneka manning. It was just wonderful.
Anneka is so knowledgeable and I hope to take another class soon.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2016, 02:40:02 pm
I subscribe to her newsletters  Mich and have her book. She is a clever lady.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 04, 2016, 12:20:42 am
Today we have visitors for Dinner.  Cooking roast belly pork, bought from organic stall at farmers market, duck from Aldi, and a chicken . With lots of mashed pots, Cauli in Awesome cheese sauce, steamed carrot and parsnips and greens.
Chocolate Sauce puds.
Yesterday we had unexpected visitors for afternoon tea. Nay Nay scones from freezer, refreshed in microwave and AF, home made Raspberry jam and cream whipped in TMX. Cantucci biscuits.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 04, 2016, 02:52:07 am
I'm sure people love coming to your place Chookie.
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Post by: mcmich on July 04, 2016, 01:54:20 pm
Dinner sounds amazing Chookie.

Took everything out of the camper trailer and gave it another clean. Was easy as we only came back from Port Macquarie a week ago.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 05, 2016, 03:07:10 am
We will be doing the same with our van when winter is over Mich. DH has put a couple of bits on it (like a bracket to hold the fold up boat trailer) but when he does these things he doesn't make holes in the vehicle itself, so he has to remove all these bits and pieces and we will give it a big scrub. It's always cleaned when we return home and put into the shed.
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Post by: mab19 on July 24, 2016, 08:04:29 am
Yesterday I went with DD to see 16 year old GD in her school musical production.  They did Zeusical (spelling???) a  musical based on the Dr Zeus book Horton Hears Who.  The show was a lot of fun and there is some great talent among the students.  I had a little girl of about 3 sitting next to me and she spent most of the time up dancing to the music and following the actions of those on stage.  I don't think her mother would have any effort getting her to sleep that night.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 24, 2016, 10:32:08 am
That sounds sweet Margaret
We had a car run today. It wasn't that long, only about 50 mile or so. It was up into the hills and it was absolutely freezing. Even coming home later in the day it was old. The sun was shining, but there was no warmth in it. DH decided to go to Maccas drive through for an icecream in a cone on the way home. I think it warmed me up a bit, I was so cold.
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Post by: *suzanne* on July 24, 2016, 12:26:20 pm
It certainly was / is cold cookie 5 weeks left of winter 😧can't wait for it to be over.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 24, 2016, 03:07:35 pm
Mab, how cute.  Love the GC concerts. So much talent on display.
Picking up GS from school tomorrow. He had a choice, dropped off at home or to our place with hot Milo, potato Gems and a couple of games of pool with Ral. You can guess what he chose. , !
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Post by: judydawn on July 24, 2016, 03:19:42 pm
That sounds like fun Chookie.  The a/f is great for heating potato gems.
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Post by: mab19 on July 25, 2016, 02:18:36 am
Chookie I'm not surprised that GS chose to go to your house.  I love it when the GC come to visit, we always have a lot of fun regardless of their age.
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Post by: judydawn on July 25, 2016, 07:37:49 am
The nursing home held a Christmas in July celebration today - it confused the heck out of some of the oldies who had never heard of this event.  Poor kitchen staff fed about 35 of us a lovely roast lunch without an oven!  It broke down on Saturday and was only fixed this afternoon after the event.  Using lot of electric frying pans (who has one of those these days - well quite a few people still do apparently) they managed to serve up a beautiful meal.
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Post by: trudy on July 25, 2016, 10:54:51 am
Glad the Chirstmas in July celebrations work well Judy.  You were lucky that they had power as once again so much of Adelaide didn't have it!  We've been lucky here! Hope the wild weather didn't cause you any problems.
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Post by: judydawn on July 25, 2016, 01:38:54 pm
It hasn't been too bad down here Trudy but the skies opened up after I arrived home which was good timing.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 26, 2016, 06:55:16 am
Blimey Judy what a wonderful job the kitchen staff did to produce a dinner for the celebration of Xmas in July.
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Post by: judydawn on July 26, 2016, 08:16:39 am
That's for sure Denise.  They were in 7th heaven today with the problem fixed.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 26, 2016, 10:50:10 am
I feel sorry for the staff having to do their Christmas in July with no oven Judy. They are to be commended.
I still have my electric frypan and still use it.
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Post by: judydawn on July 26, 2016, 10:56:25 am
I haven't used one for many years cookie but I do have Mum's out in the shed from when I emptied her unit.  It would be interesting to hear how many people do still use theirs and what they cook in them.
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Post by: Bedlam on July 27, 2016, 01:51:55 pm
I still use mine too, used it today for pikelets. I also use it for toasted sandwiches as I can do 6 at once and a big breaky too. I used to do a roast in it when we were in our first home as it didn't have an oven.  We didn't realise until after we bought it and moved in!
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Post by: Delightful Den on July 27, 2016, 03:09:29 pm
We had one that belonged to DW's grandmother but it died a few years ago and we never replaced it.  We used to roast veggies in it and make pancakes. We have a small electric skillet in our city unit.

Today I used my waffle maker to cook zuchinni slice. I just made my usual zuchinni slice recipe and cooked it as waffles. I need to figure out something to make to add to this so it can make a meal. I am trying to think of something with pumpkin, maybe a mash or some sort of stewed pumpkin.

I am starting to feel like cooking again but I am too tired and busy when I get home from work.  :P
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Post by: achookwoman on July 28, 2016, 12:10:04 am
Well done cooking lunch for 35 in fry pans.
I loved my fry pan but it died many years ago. I often look longingly at the new ones, but resist .
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Post by: Katj on July 28, 2016, 12:28:02 am
I have fond memories of cooking in an electric fry pan although it hasn't been for many years. Great for all in one dinners, pikelets, toasted sandwiches as Bedlam said, even fried rice.

We had a Christmas in July Happy hour (21/2 hr) get together at our village where we live, drinks and finger food a plenty and a great chance to meet other residents.
Monday night we had a quiz night, held in the community room. We had over 100 residents turn up and our table of 8 won!  We each got to choose a prize. I picked a black wire basket filled with useful goodies, Vegetarian cookbook, bamboo salad bowl,silicone handled wooden spoon, 2 coffee mugs,2 tea towels,nice wooden photo frame. DH picked one with a Coles gift card, wine, edibles, a few other bits & pieces.
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Post by: judydawn on July 28, 2016, 01:02:43 am
What lovely prizes they had for the winners of the quiz night Katj and a great way to meet the neighbours. Well done to your table.

Thanks for your comments on the electric frypans girls, do you remember those ads for an eggy dish made in them?  Today we would probably call it a frittata but I can't remember what they were called way back then.
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Post by: mab19 on July 28, 2016, 01:56:11 am
I still have two electric fry pans.  One came from DH's work and the other is my old one.  I use them both at Christmas time to roast all the potatoes.

I was expecting visitors today but they have cancelled because of illness.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 28, 2016, 07:32:34 am
Congrats on your win Katj and a great prize you choose. :)
I've never owned a electric frying pan but they sound a great gadget to have  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on July 28, 2016, 09:11:18 am
Congratulations Katj and the prizes sound wonderful.

I went out to the physio today. Gosh he can hurt, but it is so beneficial.
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Post by: Katj on July 28, 2016, 09:18:49 am
As the saying goes Cookie, 'no pain no gain' a lot can be said for a good physio, worth their weight in gold.
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Post by: judydawn on July 28, 2016, 10:35:08 am
I love my physiotherapist even though she hurts me!  She apologised for it last week so I asked her how she knew it was so painful.  You stopped talking she said. It is hard to speak if you are holding your breath!
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Post by: cookie1 on July 28, 2016, 01:09:05 pm
I'm amazed that the physio can find the very sore spots by just feeling. Over the years I've seen a couple of physios but this young man is brilliant.
I hope your shoulder is improving Judy.
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Post by: judydawn on July 28, 2016, 01:56:00 pm
Yes, like you cookie, I'm slowly improving.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 28, 2016, 09:38:18 pm
Katj, what a great win. Nice prizes.
Yesterday contacted lots of places with change of address and planted some seedlings.
Today cleaning out chook shed and freezer and fridge.
I have never been to a physio. Sounds useful.
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Post by: judydawn on July 29, 2016, 08:41:58 am
I met Katie for lunch today, we haven't done that for a while.  Went to the Palais at Semaphore, love their new dining area (not that new, it's just that we haven't been there for ages) and we were very impressed with the salad/veggie bar as we've never seen roasted beetroot or heirloom carrots on offer anywhere before.  It was lovely.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 30, 2016, 01:54:09 am
Too cold yesterday to clean out chook shed, might do it today.
Sounds like a nice lunch, Judy and Katie. Love roasted beets.
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Post by: mab19 on July 30, 2016, 05:15:55 am
I took advantage of the nice day and washed the bed linen.  Then down the street to do some grocery shopping.
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Post by: troupie on July 30, 2016, 01:40:34 pm
Mostly food shopping done here today and now to finish off pillowslips for the childrens ward at Joondalup Hospital; made from beautiful fabric from Textile Traders and also from Katj; many thanks Katj your fabric is being put to good use. I have also finished the top of a quilt to go to the womens refuge; more to come. Lovely prize Katj.

Interesting to hear of the physio; Dr want me to go and have some on my arm but I opted to try to strap it first for a try.

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Post by: K Atie on July 31, 2016, 06:46:34 am
Spent a lot of today cleaning out the chook shed with DS - he bags the chook manure to sell , and eggs . The chooks love roaming around us . Had to go along way to get fresh hay for their laying boxes . Nice day for it . We even had to get gravel to fill up pot holes and block up spots were we think mice are getting in . Fresh grain for them and water, a bit of shell grit hopefully that will stop them creaking their eggs . DS has sold a lot of eggs and has saved up for a Grandpas feeder , maybe we might get one tomorrow at our local sheep day tomorrow !
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 31, 2016, 09:57:34 am
How lovely to have hens KAtie.I tried to buy eggs from a house on my walk with Chance but there weren't any today.I'll try again tomorrow.They charge £1.50 for half a dozen.They have beautiful yellow yolks.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 31, 2016, 11:08:52 pm
Well done KATIE and DS. Big job cleaning out Chook shed. We finally did ours yesterday. We have a Grandpa feeder that we have just bought.  Very good but chooks need to be trained to use it.  Our 3 new girls have just started to lay. It is great having fresh eggs every day. I give most away to family , friends and neighbours.
Our girls are on rice hulls and when we clean out their run , it makes wonderful compost for the garden.
CC, I have to agree that the bright yellow yolks are beautiful. Your local chooks must be getting plenty of greens.
Yesterday we had lots of sun, today raining again. 
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Post by: cookie1 on August 01, 2016, 12:14:11 pm
We left home this morning for our little jaunt in the country. We are camped by the Murchison River tonight, with about 60 others. It is a free camp. I have 1 bar coverage on my iPad so I'm attempting to use it.
We drove about 560km today, all on bitumen. Tomorrow we head inland following the river. We are in the baby A van with DH's car. Because it is easy to tow I was permitted to do quite a bit of the driving today. It's freezing here, no power, so no heater.

I heard from Gayle today (Djinni) and will be able to meet up with her next week. Absolutely lovely.
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Post by: judydawn on August 01, 2016, 12:43:54 pm
Great little set up cookie, enjoy your trip away from the city.  It will be great to catch up with Gayle again.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 01, 2016, 01:01:06 pm
Cookie, so envious here. Is that sun that I can see. .? Have a great trip, but that does seem like a lot of Ks.
It has rained all day today in Ballarat. We spent most of the day doing jobs around the town.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 01, 2016, 01:17:18 pm
Yes, definitely sun. It was a beautiful day, not a cloud in the sky.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 01, 2016, 01:24:04 pm
A beautiful blue sky even though it's winter Cookie. 8)

It's a small world at times.I went grocery this morning and needed potatoes.Theses spuds are grown in the village where I was born by a local family. I knew Philip's Mum and Dad well.The family produces huge amount of spuds for a crisp manufacturer.As I said it's a small world at times.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 08, 2016, 08:54:22 am
That's amazing CC.
We have had a wonderful few days visiting Mount Augustus, Gascoyne Junction and Carnarvon. We've done about 1000km of dirt road. Mount Augustus is a rock. Much larger than Ayers Rock, but has vegetation on it.
We've seen some amazing wildflowers and been covered in dust and mud several times.
We are now sitting in Denham (Shark Bay) doing very little. We arranged to meet friends here. We head home next Sunday but will do it in 2 days.
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Post by: mcmich on August 08, 2016, 09:47:39 am
Lovely trip Cookie and nice to catch up with Gayle.
Small world CC.
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Post by: judydawn on August 08, 2016, 11:34:26 am
Enjoy your final stop cookie, it will be nice to be dust free there
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Post by: Katj on August 08, 2016, 11:58:33 am
Your trip in pics looks wonderful Cookie, and I'm sure you and DH will be cosy in the A van despite the cold nights.
We had the coldest August day in 6 years today, and very wet with gusty winds.
I was babysitting most of the day at DD's and it was a challenge keeping 2 and 31/2 y.o amused inside. I would have been happy to just sit and watch the olympics (I have a heavy head cold) but the kids had other ideas.


 
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Post by: cookie1 on August 08, 2016, 12:10:05 pm
I hope you feel better soon Katj. Yes it is lovely to have no dust Judy.
The photos are of the car and van set up at Mt Augustus park and a pool on the Lyons river called Cattle Pool.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 08, 2016, 01:39:28 pm
Love the photos Cookie.  Thanks. Enjoy the rest of your holiday.
Today I spent 8 hours in the garden and enjoyed every moment.  It was cool, perfect for being outside. I weeded all the raised garden beds ( 18) and then raked all the Autumn leaves that were still around. I picked up branches that had dropped in the recent storms and snow.
No TMX at Cherokee so cooked Pork fillet in oven, stuffed, wrapped in bacon. With mushrooms and peas.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 08, 2016, 01:45:03 pm
Get well soon Katj :-*

Super photos Chookie.Have a safe trip home. :-*

We love stuffed pork fillet too Chookie.I would have to serve it with some sort of spuds for DH. ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 08, 2016, 03:40:15 pm
Get well soon Katj.  Loving your photos too cookie. Chookie, no matter how hard or how long you've worked in the garden you still cook a wonderful meal for tea.  I don't know how you do it.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 08, 2016, 09:33:50 pm
I have been enjoying your photos, Cookie.  Your caravan looks so incredibly compact but you are both such experienced travellers I am sure you make use of every spare inch!
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Post by: mab19 on August 09, 2016, 05:30:49 am
Love your holiday photos Cookie.

I've spent some time on the internet this morning with the help of my DIL on Centrelink.  Enough said :-)) :-)) I hope I have it all sorted now.
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Post by: mcmich on August 09, 2016, 08:32:43 am
Lovely photos Cookie.
Hope you're all sorted Mab, dealing with government departments is trying.

I went to my first CWA meeting yesterday. The ladies were very welcoming and hilarious. Funny thing is the group I've joined only have a few women that like to cook  :o. They were discussing a menu for an upcoming event and and they are buying most of the food.
Apparently they are over handicrafts too.
Anyway from the sounds of things they support and help out a lot of good causes and I look forward to being a part of that.
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Post by: judydawn on August 09, 2016, 10:17:06 am
I hope you enjoy your CWA group Michele, we have them around here too but I don't have time to join anything else.  One of our Probus ladies goes to one and they have speakers, outings and generally it's more of a social thing these days rather than craft & cooking.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 09, 2016, 09:04:50 pm
Quote from: judydawn on August 09, 2016, 10:17:06 am
I hope you enjoy your CWA group Michele, we have them around here too but I don't have time to join anything else.  One of our Probus ladies goes to one and they have speakers, outings and generally it's more of a social thing these days rather than craft & cooking.
I wonder if the CWA focus would be different in a more rural area?
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Post by: achookwoman on August 09, 2016, 10:15:03 pm
Dentist this morning.
Having a large load of mushroom compost delivered. Added to chook litter, makes excellent compost for garden.
Mab, hope you get things sorted.
Michele, that sounds interesting.  You will have a lot to offer to the group. Have fun.
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Post by: mcmich on August 10, 2016, 08:57:14 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on August 09, 2016, 09:04:50 pm
Quote from: judydawn on August 09, 2016, 10:17:06 am
I hope you enjoy your CWA group Michele, we have them around here too but I don't have time to join anything else.  One of our Probus ladies goes to one and they have speakers, outings and generally it's more of a social thing these days rather than craft & cooking.
I wonder if the CWA focus would be different in a more rural area?

Maybe Cuilidh, we are regional. Just hoping to locate the first aid kit. Most of the members are elderly and there is no regard for electrical cords - they are every where - Nancy took a tumble on Monday ( not due to the cords), thank goodness, no harm done. They are a lovely lot of women and I look forward to being a part of the group.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 10, 2016, 09:18:05 am
I agree with Chookie you have a lot to offer to the CWA group Michele.Enjoy your time with them.
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Post by: Katj on August 10, 2016, 10:56:18 pm
Got annual mammogram early this morning. Hope they have the room heated up before I get there.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 11, 2016, 07:49:46 am
Mushroom compost delivered.
Miele wok burner finally fixed. Stir fry for dinner. Chicken, mushroom and celery.
Picked a cos lettuce and radishes for lunch. Chooks laid 4 eggs, Fried Rice??
Sprayed weeds in drive and around rose bushes.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 11, 2016, 09:42:51 am
Mich I'm sure you will enjoy the CWA group.

Katj I had my mammogram a bit before we left and DD said I had the all clear letter. I hope yours is the same.

Chookie you have certainly been busy.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 13, 2016, 12:57:03 am
Today I hope to plant the Asparagus crowns and some water cress.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 13, 2016, 11:12:36 am
I met up with Gayle and her DH yesterday. It was wonderful. It was very exciting meeting her up here. We hope to get together next week in the city. If any other Perthites are interested let me know please. I have contacted Jeninwa. 
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Post by: achookwoman on August 14, 2016, 08:56:02 am
A little more gardening and reading through a new cook book. Very interesting. This book consists of a series of basic recipes and simple instructions of adapting them with a variety of ingredients. Tonight will try the pancake recipe on Ral.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 14, 2016, 08:57:49 am
Quote from: achookwoman on August 14, 2016, 08:56:02 am
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Post by: cookie1 on August 14, 2016, 12:41:06 pm
We headed towards home today. We are camped about 200km out of Perth tonight and it's quite cool. As we came out of Geraldton Gayle and her DH in their motorhome pulled out just in front of us. I loved phoning her and when she asked "where are you?" I was able to say right behind you.
Home and my thermomix tomorrow.
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Post by: judydawn on August 14, 2016, 01:31:29 pm
It's great seeing people you know whilst you are away cookie, good catch up with Gayle I bet.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 14, 2016, 03:51:53 pm
Safe travels home Cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 14, 2016, 10:43:47 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on August 14, 2016, 03:51:53 pm
Safe travels home Cookie.
Ditto.
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Post by: mab19 on August 15, 2016, 02:17:27 am
Safe travelling Cookie.

Just the usual housework happening here today.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 15, 2016, 12:39:59 pm
Thanks all. We had a lovely camp last night with a big, roaring camp fire. We arrived home about 11 am. The van is unpacked and a couple of loads of washing done, to put out in the rain.
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Post by: judydawn on August 15, 2016, 12:42:33 pm
Welcome home cookie, you seem to have been away for so long!
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Post by: Katj on August 15, 2016, 10:58:12 pm
Welcome home Cookie.
Off to my exercise class first up, then starting the hunt for a dress to wear to a wedding in a few weeks. I would rather shop for cookbooks or kitchen ware. Lol
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Post by: trudy on August 16, 2016, 10:02:01 am
Good luck with your shopping Katie.  I also hate clothes shopping!!

Welcome home Cookie.

Hope all went well today Chookie!
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Post by: achookwoman on August 16, 2016, 10:25:56 am
Trudy, good report. Hate the process. More convenient from Invermay than Cherokee.
Cookie, nice to be home, but also nice to go away.
Katie, hope you find something quick.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 16, 2016, 12:31:57 pm
We went looking at motor homes and caravans this morning. We have been thinking about changing to one for a while. However after lots of thought ( about 12 months) we think we may just change our van. The one we are looking at has the ensuite right across the back. http://www.jayco.com.au/range/pop-tops/starcraft/

This is the one we are looking at for now. It is slightly smaller than our current van, but that has a tiny shower/ toilet all combined. We will try and sell our present van privately. If we can't we may keep it.
The baby A van was brilliant for our dusty camping trip.
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2016, 03:02:58 pm
Nice van cookie, good luck with selling the other one so that you can proceed with the new purchase.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 16, 2016, 09:04:14 pm
The van looks very nice Cookie.  8)
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Post by: achookwoman on August 16, 2016, 10:34:25 pm
Cookie, very exciting. There are just so many to choose from.
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Post by: mab19 on August 16, 2016, 11:23:33 pm
Cookie the van looks nice.  It's hard to decide which one meets your needs.

DH has finally decided that we will sell ours, just not sure when.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 17, 2016, 07:43:01 am
The GC picked these today from the compost.  These were from just 2 blocks of compost.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 17, 2016, 07:44:03 am
Quote from: achookwoman on August 17, 2016, 07:43:01 am
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Post by: judydawn on August 17, 2016, 08:12:32 am
Amazing Chookie. I'd love to see a photo of them actually in the compost as when you say a block of compost I don't quite know what that means.  I thought the delivery would be loose mushroom compost so the term 'block' is confusing me.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 17, 2016, 08:44:23 am
Quote from: judydawn on August 17, 2016, 08:12:32 am
Amazing Chookie. I'd love to see a photo of them actually in the compost as when you say a block of compost I don't quite know what that means.  I thought the delivery would be loose mushroom compost so the term 'block' is confusing me.
Judy, a block is about 2 ft by 1 1/2 ft X 6 inches. Will try and take a photo tomorrow. The ones in the photo are assists Brown.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 17, 2016, 09:09:48 am
Amazing crop of mushrooms Chookie 8) I reccommend this Mushroom Stroganoff (http://forkingfoodie.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/mushroom-stroganoff-thermomix.html) recipe to use up some of them. ;D It's delicious.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 17, 2016, 11:29:59 am
Thanks CC. We certainly have plenty of Mushrooms and this looks good.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 17, 2016, 12:42:39 pm
It's been pouring here today. I went out to the physio and then over to Tenina's favourite shop Weigh n Pay. I bought some dried cherries,fresh yeast, pandan paste and a couple of other bits and pieces.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 18, 2016, 11:18:38 am
Judy, I have posted some photos of the Mushrooms, under, Anything goes for Uni
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Post by: cookie1 on August 19, 2016, 07:53:56 am
Yesterday I picked Gayle up and we joined Bedlam for lunch in Kings Park. It was a little cool but great fun for us to chat. Thanks Gayle and Bedlam.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 19, 2016, 08:41:36 am
Quote from: cookie1 on August 19, 2016, 07:53:56 am
Yesterday I picked Gayle up and we joined Bedlam for lunch in Kings Park. It was a little cool but great fun for us to chat. Thanks Gayle and Bedlam.
Sounds like fun.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 19, 2016, 08:57:20 am
Quote from: achookwoman on August 19, 2016, 08:41:36 am
Quote from: cookie1 on August 19, 2016, 07:53:56 am
Yesterday I picked Gayle up and we joined Bedlam for lunch in Kings Park. It was a little cool but great fun for us to chat. Thanks Gayle and Bedlam.
Sounds like fun.
How lovely to meet up. :)
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Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2016, 11:17:35 am
Like a mini Forumfest cookie, how lovely.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 19, 2016, 11:32:02 pm
It is the Creswick Farmers Market today, must go. If we are lucky the rain will hold off.
Still drying mushrooms. They shrink to about 1/10 Th of their original size.
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Post by: K Atie on August 20, 2016, 01:22:45 pm
DS had his last hockey game for the season today , it rained , poured for the whole game and was freezing . They all did a great job . A very wet boy drenched lucky he listened to me a brought spare clothes , even had a Towel in the car . Home very late . Dippy eggs for dinner , thanks chooks for 8 eggs today all eaten tonight . Let's hope DD game tomorrow is not a wet one .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 20, 2016, 11:34:05 pm
K Atie , nothing like fresh eggs. We are now getting 6 most days , even though 3 of our old girls are nearly 3.
Dedicated parents to stand in the rain to watch kids play sport. Well done.
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Post by: K Atie on August 21, 2016, 01:45:10 pm
Thank you Achookwoman we love being part of their sporting games . Last hockey game today for DD started to rain then eased off . Yet very cold . Hilariously they all had drumstick ice creams after as a treat for all their effort this season  !!
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Post by: obbie on August 21, 2016, 10:03:38 pm
Katie, sounds like our wekends, DS has rugby , and soccer on saturdays, and our DD has pony club with her horse on sundays. :)
two wweeks time are the 2 finals, and a gymkana the same day..... :D
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Post by: Delightful Den on August 24, 2016, 02:09:24 pm
Spent the last three days on the road for work. I had to spend two nights in a B&B in Toodyay, my room was nice enough but there wasn't a tv in the room and no wifi. The plus was I discovered the best artisan bakery that also makes fantastic coffee.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 25, 2016, 04:18:55 am
At least there was a plus DD.
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Post by: judydawn on August 25, 2016, 07:23:20 am
Gosh, I wouldn't want to stay there without a good book to read Den.
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Post by: Katj on August 25, 2016, 10:59:02 pm
We are off to Margaret River (3 hrs south of Perth) today for a few days.
No wi fi there either, however they do have a tv and Foxtel so the guys can watch footy.
I am taking a bag of magazines and cookbooks that I never get time to go through, it will be nice sitting by the fire with like minded friends. Some knitting might be on the go also. Oh and a few reds.lol
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Post by: judydawn on August 26, 2016, 12:17:49 am
That sounds like fun Katj, have a great weekend.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 26, 2016, 06:32:57 am
Have a wonderful time Katj.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 26, 2016, 08:54:28 pm
Have a lovely weekend Katj.

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Post by: Cuilidh on August 26, 2016, 10:30:12 pm
Hope you have an enjoyable and relaxing weekend, Katj.
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Post by: K Atie on August 27, 2016, 10:10:21 am
Well it was meant to be a quiet day at home ! We got in the ute to check the lambing ewes . Great idea lets go in the home paddock that has only had the motorbike in there as it is very wet . You guessed it bogged , there was that sinking feeling . Kids laughed , latter a tractor got the ute out and one very gown up DS 11 drove the ute out of the paddock . Then not so funny after 7 years or of having TM31 I drowned it , forgot to put the seal back on the lid . Lying on its back now . I'll leave it for 24 hrs or so . We did end up with lamb moussaka for dinner tonight . Which needed both Thermomix's going ,
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Post by: judydawn on August 27, 2016, 11:12:06 am
Not a good day Katie, hopefully tomorrow will be better.
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Post by: K Atie on August 27, 2016, 11:56:52 am
I am sure TM31 will be ok . Lots of twin lambs and even a few triplets .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 27, 2016, 08:10:31 pm
You certainly had a busy day K Atie.I hope your TM31 is okay.

We took GS to Tring Natural History Museum (http://www.nhm.ac.uk/visit/tring.html).The last time we went there DD and DS were small.I had forgotten what an interesting place it is.GS loved it.
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Post by: judydawn on August 28, 2016, 12:11:03 am
Was that Louis' first visit to a museum Denise?
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Post by: cookie1 on August 28, 2016, 03:13:14 am
Denise, not only will you be tired when Louis leaves but up to date on everywhere to take children. I'm sure he will remember his time with you for many years to come. I'm sure DD really appreciates it too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 28, 2016, 09:07:56 pm
Quote from: judydawn on August 28, 2016, 12:11:03 am
Was that Louis' first visit to a museum Denise?
No Judy he's visited museums before but with only being four his attention span is limited LOL

We visited Great Missenden Food Festival (http://www.greatmissendenfoodfestival.co.uk) today. It was great looking at locally produced food.
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Post by: judydawn on August 29, 2016, 02:28:25 am
You're finding plenty of things to do with Louis, are you tiring him out or yourselves LOL.
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Post by: Katj on August 30, 2016, 11:49:45 pm
Lovely long weekend in Margaret River. It was pretty cold and rained most of the time, but lovely sitting by the fire that DH kept stoked. Not even a good phone coverage which was nice, lol.
We visited an Olive oil farm where they make a beautiful range of skin care products and lovely edibles like chutneys, sauces, pests etc. lots of free tastings, and a few purchases.
Also visited the Providore (owned by Margaret river chocolate Co), we bought a beautiful bottle of Chocolate coffee liqueur., and some pickles.
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Post by: judydawn on August 31, 2016, 12:13:41 am
At least you still managed to do the touristy thing Katj and the roaring fire would have been so nice to relax in front of.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 31, 2016, 05:52:11 am
It sounds perfect Katj. When we had the Forumfest at Gracetown we all went to that Olive place. I have been back since. They have lovely stuff.

We attended a funeral this morning. It was for the mother of my brother's partner. I do not like funerals, they are too sad.
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Post by: judydawn on August 31, 2016, 07:39:50 am
I've had a lovely day out with Probus. Firstly a visit to the Fire Station in the city, plenty of coming and going of fire engines whilst we were there and quite a few firies to get some of the girls' hearts fluttering  Onto a hotel just out of the city for lunch, our first visit for most of us and the choices on the seniors' menu was terrific.  A long, slow lunch and a good laugh on the bus on the way home - I enjoyed my 'me day'.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 31, 2016, 09:09:26 am
It sounds lovely Judy. I love how the firies can get the ladies hearts a flutter. When ever we had a visit at school from the boys in red all the female staff would check them out thoroughly.
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Post by: astarra on August 31, 2016, 11:56:55 am
I spent today unpacking suitcases and cooking after getting home late last night from a business & pleasure trip (DH business, I just tagged along! ;) ) and finding I had nothing much left in the freezer to pack in lunchboxes or for us to eat!  ;D
Had a wonderful time! 10 days in NZ  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 31, 2016, 12:44:46 pm
That sounds nice astarra, with or without the little ones?
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Post by: cookie1 on August 31, 2016, 12:49:15 pm
It's certainly a beautiful place Astarra.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 31, 2016, 08:13:37 pm
A lovely trip for you Astarra. :)
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Post by: Katj on August 31, 2016, 11:55:53 pm
Astarra, I hope you got to spend a little time with DH in NZ. What a beautiful place, I would love to re-visit some day.
I hope you had someone to look after the girls for those days, not always possible, I know.
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Post by: astarra on September 01, 2016, 03:12:15 am
Thanks, we really enjoyed our time  :D
We only took miss3 - the others are at school so stayed with friends. we stayed with my family in NZ which was nice, and I traveled three days with DH which was nice  :-* He had holidays the rest of the time so was even better!!!  8)
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Post by: obbie on September 01, 2016, 07:35:56 am
sounds great Astarra.
I went to the doctors today, we must be get frequent flyer points ;D ;D for the amount of times the kids have been in lately.

still waiting on DD results. :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 01, 2016, 08:25:28 am
A lovely spring day, perfect for sprucing up the pergola area whilst the mechanic was here servicing my car this morning. 

Hope your DD's results are good Robyn.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 01, 2016, 09:08:32 am
Frequent Flyer points would be good for doctors etc. Perhaps we could  have them off our health benefits.
Is your DD very unwell Robyn? I hope not.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 01, 2016, 09:41:16 am
Hair cut today - a bit cold around the ears and neck now!
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Post by: obbie on September 02, 2016, 01:29:23 am
not sure what is wrong at the moment with DD.
doing lots of tests to find out. she keeps getting dizzy and blacks out.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on September 02, 2016, 08:05:21 am
Obviously something wrong there Robyn, I hope they find out what it is.

Spent 4 hours at Morpeth today, everyone wanted to talk!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 02, 2016, 11:10:14 am
Quote from: obbie on September 02, 2016, 01:29:23 am
not sure what is wrong at the moment with DD.
doing lots of tests to find out. she keeps getting dizzy and blacks out.  :)
I hope the test results are soon Robyn.

Quote from: judydawn on September 02, 2016, 08:05:21 am
Obviously something wrong there Robyn, I hope they find out what it is.

Spent 4 hours at Morpeth today, everyone wanted to talk!
Everyone must love that it's Spring Judy  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 02, 2016, 12:33:34 pm
Robyn how ghastly for your DD. I hope they find the problem. The only time my DD fainted was when she had Glandular Fever.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 03, 2016, 05:04:10 pm
I've been at DS today to help out and to take him shopping.I picked ripe Stupice Tomatoes (http://www.thompson-morgan.com/vegetables/vegetable-seeds/tomato-seeds/tomato-stupice/678TM) and Tomatllioes (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tomatillo) from his plants.You can't buy Tomatilles easily in the UK ( and if you can they are extremely expensive) so DS grew them.A very interesting plant to watch grow as the fruit are encased in a papery case.
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Post by: judydawn on September 04, 2016, 12:51:35 am
Very interesting Denise, never heard of them of course.  DS must be very proud of his efforts.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 04, 2016, 02:56:11 am
A brilliant young man to grow them Denise. How do they taste? Like an ordinary red tomato or totally different?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 04, 2016, 08:59:54 am
Quote from: judydawn on September 04, 2016, 12:51:35 am
Very interesting Denise, never heard of them of course.  DS must be very proud of his efforts.
I think it's terrific effort Judy but DS thinks differently :-))

Quote from: cookie1 on September 04, 2016, 02:56:11 am
A brilliant young man to grow them Denise. How do they taste? Like an ordinary red tomato or totally different?
They have an unique taste like a crisp apple Cookie.Not at all like a tomato.
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Post by: Katj on September 04, 2016, 11:45:36 am
Robyn, I hope you gets results soon on your DD's tests.
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Post by: Katj on September 05, 2016, 09:49:13 am
I have made and decorated gingerbread men for GS to give to all class members tomorrow. He had a birthday party yesterday, but his birthday is actually tomorrow. This is the latest thing, whoever has b/day brings cake or something to give out. More pressure for already busy mums. So Nanna volunteered her time.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 05, 2016, 04:25:11 pm
What a lovely Nanna you are Katj 8)
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Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2016, 12:46:53 am
Good old Nanna, more brownie points for you Katj.  I'm surprised the kids are allowed to hand home baked goodies out to their classmates these days though, I thought the food police were usually pretty tough on that these days with all the food allergy problems.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 06, 2016, 06:11:22 am
I think the poor old teacher is expected to police it Judy.

We went to the Spud shed this morning. I have put on a loaf of bread as I wasn't happy with yesterday's. Not sure what went wrong but it is fine for toast. I am making some Borscht under DH's instructions today.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 06, 2016, 12:29:07 pm
CC, they look very interesting. Love something a bit different. I recently bought some Mexican corn seeds to grow.  2 different packets  for eating the cobs and one lot for drying and grinding into powder.
Katj we Nannas seem to get a lot of different jobs with parents being so busy. Well done.
I saw the eye specialist today for my Glaucoma. All good, has been stable for about 10 years. Took us 2 hours to drive there and 2 1/2 to drive home.
This morning I typed the recipe for Strata onto my Blog.  Will put it onto the Forum when I have time.
With 3 consecutive Saturday's of Open Days, time seems to vanish.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 07, 2016, 04:40:59 am
I'm pleased all was well with the Glaucoma Chookie. You are certainly busy.
I went to the podiatrist this morning and am now hanging round for a parcel that is supposed to be delivered by courier today. I usually shop today while DH is at car club !
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Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2016, 07:35:38 am
A hot one here today, well for this time of the year anyway and I'd already decided today was going to my Royal Show day.   With rain expected tomorrow onwards, I think every other person thought the same but I was in and out before it got too hectic.  2 hours is always enough for me to taste a few samplings, check out the Jubilee Pavilion and then buy some sample bags before heading off to the train.  Once you buy the Woman's Weekly bag you need to leave, it is so heavy but is great value.  Choccie & potato chip bags for my nursing home rellies and I picked up something to hang in Geoff's new room when they all move over to a brand new facility in 4 weeks time. 

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Post by: cookie1 on September 07, 2016, 07:45:34 am
Judy that is lovely. Gosh they are moving in 4 weeks, that's not long.
I'm a royal show tragic, I don't go home until my feet cant walk another step.
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Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2016, 07:49:48 am
Thanks cookie. You do much better than me then. I'm a bit like the heart I bought, looking worn and old LOL.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 07, 2016, 08:43:10 am
Judy and Cookie, we also love the Show but haven't been for years. Usually walk until we are exhausted.
Today we had Jims Mowing to do our lawns , took 4 hours. Also had a local man who refurbished an antique mirror for us, come and hang it.,
We are now sitting in a Cafe in Dalesford sharing a pizza .
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Post by: cookie1 on September 07, 2016, 08:57:28 am
Last week when I was near an Officeworks I stopped in to have some recipes bound. I was sick of trying to find them all over the place.
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Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2016, 09:48:29 am
Good idea cookie.
Wow, 4 hours to mow the lawns Chookie.  You would definitely need a sit on mower for that job!  Were you happy with the antique mirror restoration?  I have happy memories of Denise and me sitting with you and Ral in a cafe in Dalesford one very cold day a few years back.
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Post by: Katj on September 07, 2016, 11:35:44 am
Glad your glaucoma test was stable Chookie.
Chookie, when we were in Melbourne in Jube my son told me the Chowder cafe in Dalesford had closed. What a shame, I loved that place.
I haven't been to the show in years, my DD has asked me to go with her and GKids, I usually offer to babysit the youngest so she can get around a bit easier with other 2 kids. The baby is 2 now and probably will want to go, fingers crossed she doesn't ask me lol. I know I wouldn't get to see anything that interests me with 3 little ones in tow.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 07, 2016, 09:54:15 pm
Last night I went to Tenina's cooking class and really enjoyed it.  Tenina is such a natural presenter and was constantly dropping all sorts of helpful hints and tips throughout the evening, I just couldn't keep up.  She had a great team working with her and the whole evening went smoothly.  Those of you who were at Forum Fest Melbourne will know the venue - Alyce Alexandra's kitchen.

The evening started with the tangiest (does such a word exist?) Lemon Meringue Pie Smoothie you could ever imagine - it certainly woke up my taste buds for the treats that were to come.

I haven't got my recipe booklet near me at the moment, so I may miss some things out, but there was a delicious roasted canellini bean, garlic and olive hummus with seeded crackers, chicken jerk with mango and avocado salsa on tostadas, chocolate and cinnamon meringues which formed part of the Eton Mess, a dark chocolate fudge and baklava white chocolate nibbles (sorry, can't remember the orrect name of this one).  The "Goodie Bags" were amazing and incredibly generous, EVOO, pink salt flakes, do-Terra oil, coconut sugar ... and quite a few more but my bag is upstairs in the kitchen at the moment and I know I have forgotten some of the items in there, as well as maybe one or two of the recipes that were cooked up but that gives you an idea of the quality and quantity of everything - by the way, she was using both the TM31 and the TM5 throughout the evening.

Cookie, I did say Hi to Tenina for you and she said she hadn't seen you for a while.

I can't remember who else is going to Tenina's class in Canberra but you will have a great time.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 07, 2016, 10:40:59 pm
Katj, we also loved that Chowder cafe in Dalesford.  When it was going they had their basic recipe printed in the Age newspaper. I made it several times. It was delicious. The secret was in cooking the base.
Marina, glad you enjoyed Teninas cooking demo.,she certainly is generous with her goodies and information.
Judy, we were thinking of you and CC as we enjoyed our Pizza. The mower man had a ride on mower. He enjoyed the Falafels and Trudys Lemon muffins. The mirror looks fabulous.
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Post by: judydawn on September 08, 2016, 12:00:02 am
Was this your first Tenina class Marina?  They are great fun and it's always nice to go home with a goodie bag.  A perfect venue too.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 08, 2016, 12:26:18 am
I had been to one of Tenina's classes once before Judy, many years ago, shortly after she stopped working for Thermomix, if I recall.

Anyway, I have an update on EVERYTHING that was in the goodie bag because I knew I had forgotten some things.  In addition to those mentioned before there was Cacao butter, shredded coconut, a sample of Heilala vanilla essence and ...Tenina's recipe book "Tmix".  The recipe I missed out was a Jalapeno and Lima Aioli and the Baklava nibble was Baklava Chocolate Bars.

To be honest, I had never ever considered joining her "Insider" club because 99% of her cooking would probably not fit into our dietary requirements, but if she has all of those hints and tips scattered through her blog I could well be interested in investing the $97 for the year to see how it all goes.

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Post by: cookie1 on September 08, 2016, 02:17:37 am
I'm so pleased you enjoyed the class Marina. It is worth the money as it is entertaining as well. The goodie bags are great too. I haven't seen Tenina since last year when she joined a few of us for lunch. I didn't go to her class this year as I wasn't sure if we would be back from Mt Augustus. As it was we were.
I've joined the Insider club, I have also taken advantage of her 20% off a couple  of times too. You also have access to many of her cookbooks as ebooks. They alone are worth the money. Have a peek and see if you would use the books.
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Post by: Katj on September 08, 2016, 06:28:26 am
I agree Cookie, the insider club is well worth the money. I didn't have most of the Ebooks, so that was a huge bonus!
She is a lovely lady and works very hard at what she does best. Good luck to her I say.
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Post by: Jamberie on September 10, 2016, 12:41:49 pm
I went to Tenina's class this morning. I was so excited!!! And I was lucky enough to win the lucky door prize! So many tips but for me I think the most valuable was the making of meringue. I never bother in the tm but after today I may well give it a try!

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Post by: Cuilidh on September 10, 2016, 11:48:56 pm
Quote from: Jamberie on September 10, 2016, 12:41:49 pm
I went to Tenina's class this morning. I was so excited!!! And I was lucky enough to win the lucky door prize! So many tips but for me I think the most valuable was the making of meringue. I never bother in the tm but after today I may well give it a try!

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Yes, her meringue was pretty spectacular!
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Post by: Katj on September 11, 2016, 12:11:09 am
Lucky girl Jamberie, let us know how your meringue goes when you make it. Congrats on the door prize too!
I still haven't tackled meringue, as I hate wasting eggs and I know it will turn out perfect with old electric hand mixer.

I need to plan a few meals for the week, DD is having an operation on Wednesday and won't be able to lift or drive for 2 weeks. Between SIL and myself it will be a busy time with 3kids. 2 y.o still very clingy to his mum, will be interesting.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 11, 2016, 09:17:46 am
You are going to be busy Katj.Having meals planned and ready is really helpful ;)
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Post by: judydawn on September 11, 2016, 09:35:50 am
That's lovely of you Katj, aren't our DDs lucky to have such good Mums LOL.  I hope all goes well for your DD.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 11, 2016, 10:36:38 am
Katj thank goodness you live nearer your DD now. I hope everything goes well for her.

Jamberie congratulations on the door prize. I have made meringue successfully in the thermomix by following Tenina's instructions exactly. The Killer Vanilla icecream is lovely.
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Post by: mcmich on September 11, 2016, 11:49:44 am
Nice to catch up on all you have been up to.
Life has been busy here for me with one thing and another. Did spend a lovely afternoon card making with friends today.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 12, 2016, 06:33:46 am
DH dropped a large jar of pickled onions on Saturday evening. Of course it smashed into tiny glass shards. I think I've got all of those but I have washed the floor 3 times and it is still sticky. I might put the steam mop over it tomorrow and see if that helps.
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Post by: judydawn on September 12, 2016, 06:49:51 am
Have you tried the miracle spray cookie?
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Post by: cookie1 on September 12, 2016, 08:58:23 am
Thanks Judy. I never thought of that.
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Post by: mcmich on September 12, 2016, 09:29:30 am
All the best with that one Cookie.

Went to CWA meeting today. Lovely bunch of women that are so knowledgeable and have years of experience.
Very blessed that they are so generous to pass it all on.
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Post by: mcmich on September 13, 2016, 02:11:19 am
Made a basket of produce up to promote our vegetarian cooking class on Thursday night.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 13, 2016, 02:15:18 am
That looks delicious. We aren't vegetarian but I find us having more meatless meals than before. To think that 20years ago we probably had 5/6 red meat meals a week and the others were chicken. Maybe it was because I was given meat fresh from the farm. 😄😄😄
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Post by: judydawn on September 13, 2016, 02:43:00 am
What a lovely basket Michele, enjoy the class.
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Post by: mab19 on September 13, 2016, 04:13:29 am
Nice produce mcmich.  My GF is a vegetarian and I love eating at her house.  Sadly DH is a meat and 3 veg kind of bloke but I do manage a few veg dishes occaisonally.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 13, 2016, 04:41:15 am
That looks great, Michelle.  I noticed the artichoke ... I am never quite sure how to tackle them, they always seem so complicated and time consuming.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 13, 2016, 09:05:45 am
A beautiful basket of veggies Michele. 8) Have fun at the class.
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Post by: judydawn on September 13, 2016, 09:18:05 am
This afternoon I went to a fashion parade of op shop clothing at the local fellowship group (of which I am not a member but several of my Probus friends were there).  Had a good laugh and the 'models' did a great job. 
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Post by: mcmich on September 13, 2016, 11:11:10 am
I love Op Shop fashion parades. We have them regularly at Salvo stores here in Newcastle. Just brilliant. Although I don't buy every time, it gives me new ideas for my wardrobe.




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Post by: Katj on September 13, 2016, 12:31:57 pm
I went to my usual Tuesday exercise class then on to the hairdressers. Back home for a bowl of soup then to an afternoon here at our village. They had an open day for ladies wanting to learn how to bowl(lawn). It was a nice sunny afternoon so I thought I would go, it was a lot of fun. I already new the basics as DH and I had played social bowls at night about 8 years ago. It was followed by an afternoon tea/coffee with sandwiches and cakes.
My last day of being free for a few weeks, daughters surgery tomorrow, so it will be full on for the next few weeks.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 13, 2016, 09:38:24 pm
I went to see DS today.I found him in the process of making Henry's Sourdough (http://www.hobbshousebakery.co.uk/blogs/recipes/henrys-sourdough) recipe.I helped him with some of the method as he still is finding it difficult with moving his hands.I'll help him tomorrow to finish the recipe.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 13, 2016, 10:51:38 pm
CC, thanks for the link.  This recipe looks good although I can't see the need to fold it every 30 minutes. Proofing overnight and baking in a cast iron pot should do the trick with the texture and rising.
On the other hand, the folding is probably good for the stress levels.

We are spending the day in Ballarat doing lots of small jobs.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 14, 2016, 09:26:01 am
Your DS is to be admired for his perseverance Denise.
I hope all goes well for your DD tomorrow Katj.

I went to the physio this morning, on the way I picked up a piece of jewellery that DD had repaired. I just made it on time to the physio, there was roadworks everywhere. Every street I wanted to go down had repairs being done.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 15, 2016, 06:48:58 am
Just booked the last part of our holiday. We leave in just over a week and only just finalised the final bit.

We are traveling to London for a few days then on to Bournouth for 5 nights where I will run the Bournemouth marathon,after that we have 4 nights on a canal boat near Nottingham. Finally training over to PAris for 5 nights before heading home with a two night layover in Bangkok.

DW is very excited we are going to Chawton, Lyme Regis and Bath as day trips from Bournemouth. She is a Jane Ausitn tragic. I am not that excited about the trip at all, it just feels like more work.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 15, 2016, 07:03:32 am
DD have a wonderful Holiday. I'm afraid I agree with your wife. Good luck for the marathon.
Friends spent time on a canal boat last year and loved it.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 15, 2016, 07:07:13 am
Cookie I have read some Jane Ausitin and visiting Bath will be interesting. I am not looking forward to the trip in general, don;t know why I have always wanted to visit England and Europe.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 15, 2016, 08:51:55 am
DD, I know how you feel but you will enjoy it once you get there.
When we were in London some years ago, CC pointed us in the direction of the Wallace Collection. Free entry, guided tour and a lovely spot to have lunch. Lots of Vegetarian options.
Enjoy your running and Bath is certainly interesting.
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Post by: judydawn on September 15, 2016, 10:19:44 am
Enjoy your holiday Den, they can be hard work for the person who makes all the arrangements.  The best holidays are those planned by someone else!
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Post by: cookie1 on September 15, 2016, 01:04:13 pm
Quote from: Delightful Den on September 15, 2016, 07:07:13 am
Cookie I have read some Jane Ausitin and visiting Bath will be interesting. I am not looking forward to the trip in general, don;t know why I have always wanted to visit England and Europe.

Hopefully you will feel more like it when you are on the plane DD.
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Post by: mab19 on September 16, 2016, 12:41:32 am
Enjoy your holiday DD and good luck in the marathon.
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Post by: Katj on September 16, 2016, 01:38:42 am
DD your holiday sounds nice apart from the marathon. That is just sheer hard work getting fit enough to run it in the first place, I hope you achieve your goal you have obviously set yourself.
Hope you and your dear wife enjoy your time together.

My DD came through her surgery without problems and came home yesterday. She is stiff and sore and not suppose to do much of anything. I spent yesterday afternoon and evening with her till her DH got home at 8.30.
Kids were pretty well behaved and after getting dinner done, I got them bathed and listened to 6 yo do his reading homework. They were asleep by 7.30.
I have the morning free to go to my craft group, yay! Her DH has the day off.
We have a wedding to go to tomorrow, I bought the dress quite a few weeks ago thinking the weather would be warmer, at least the reception is at the Duxton hotel in the city, so should be warm inside.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 16, 2016, 05:15:15 am
Kat, so glad to hear that DD is OK and that you are coping well.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 16, 2016, 05:45:42 am
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Kat, so glad to hear that DD is OK and that you are coping well.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 16, 2016, 06:31:51 am
I'm pleased that your DD is ok Katj. Lovely for you to have a little time off.

Lovely looking bread Chookie.
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Post by: jeninwa on September 16, 2016, 09:17:31 am
DD I'm sure you will enjoy your holiday ones you get there, good luck with the marathon.
Katj pleased to hear that you DD is ok.
The last couple of days I have been making Christmas cards, decided to start early this year and not leave it to the last minute, of course I had to pick a hard card to make, I'm really happy how they turned out.
(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160916/d3b4f3e74f74d8199b5404c5f04d16e7.jpg)
This is the inside.
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Post by: Katj on September 16, 2016, 09:28:10 am
Thanks ladies.
Chookie, that loaf looks so delicious as does all your bread.

Jen, your card looks great, I love a handmade card!
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 16, 2016, 10:10:58 am
Jen, your card looks great.  What patience you must have.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 16, 2016, 11:43:41 am
Good luck in running your Marathon DD and I hope you enjoy your European trip.

Great news your DD is recovering well Katj.

Fabulous cards Jenny.They are very pretty 8)

A great looking loaf Chookie 8)

A weather change her today with awful heavy rain. Chance and I got soaked walking this morning.We are both dried out now LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 16, 2016, 12:30:52 pm
Jenny you are very talented. It's lovely.
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2016, 12:49:53 pm
Lovely card Jenny, you certainly did chose one with a lot of detail.  I hope you don't have to make too many but hand made cards are always appreciated.  I don't know too many people who do them at Christmas time though.

Lovely long loaf Chookie, with all the rain we've had it's great for spending indoors baking.

Enjoy your respite today and the wedding tomorrow Katj, your SIL will take good care of DD I'm sure. 

Today at my Probus meeting we made it a special day for 2 members' 70th birthdays.  I hired one of the nursing home entertainers and we both took in a nice morning tea. I've never seen the ladies go home so happy, they absolutely loved our entertainer.  Unfortunately I had to step into the shoes of our Secretary who couldn't make it today and although I got through it OK, I will be happy to hand her job back to her next month.  I know they want me to take her place when the time comes and I guess I will but I don't really want to.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 16, 2016, 08:17:28 pm
I bet you did a superb job Judy like you do here :D
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Post by: achookwoman on September 16, 2016, 10:21:17 pm
Jen, you are very talented. Everyone appreciates a hand made card.
Yesterday we went to my favourite shop in Ballarat.  It is called Wilsons. It is mostly a green grocer but also sells Deli items and everything for making a gourmet meal. They have lots of little baskets and plates around the shop with new products to taste. Yesterday I sampled black corn chips. A lot of the Ham and bacon is from Tassie.
I bought Ral a coffee from the shop and he was happy to sit in the car while I indulged in inspecting everything.
They also have individual serves of prepared food and this would explain the large number of older people at Wilsons.

The kitchen shop used to be my favourite but I am make a determined effort to keep away from there.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 17, 2016, 03:29:15 am
Wilsons sounds a lovely shop Chookie.
Judy secretary is a big job, but you would do well I'm sure. The Probus people obviously have faith in you. It would have been lovely to see the ladies so happy. Another of our friends turns 70 early next month and his daughters are having a surprise High Tea for him. I know it will be lovely.
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Post by: judydawn on September 17, 2016, 12:35:59 pm
Yes, it sure is a big job cookie.  I ended up with a bad back typing out the minutes of the 2 meetings, only did the one on Friday night and the other one tonight.

I hope your friend doesn't read your posts on the forum LOL.
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Post by: Jamberie on September 18, 2016, 03:52:21 am
I think you would make a wonderful secretary Judy ☺ I've been reading your Probus posts with interest as there is a person I know who may benefit from being part of such a group.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 18, 2016, 09:41:53 am
He won't read about his party Judy. His wife may look on the forum but she knows probably one of his GC will let the secret out.
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Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2016, 11:53:23 am
Thank you Jamberie, if my life wasn't so full I probably would enjoy being Secretary but at the moment I'm hoping our current lady can continue on for quite some time yet (she's in her 80's, has many health problems but still manages to do a wonderful job).  I highly recommend the club to anyone.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 18, 2016, 11:12:50 pm
My new dish washer has just arrived .. the installer is due in 1 1/2 hours.  Waiting impatiently (although I haven't got any dishes to wash  >:( )

PS  Gorgeous wee hen Blue Wren jumping around just outside my window, keeping me amused!
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Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2016, 11:14:30 pm
She knows you're bored and impatient for your new dishwasher to be installed Marina.  It sounds a bit like Uni entertaining us outside our dining venues on our past forumfests LOL.
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Post by: thermilover on September 18, 2016, 11:22:50 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on September 18, 2016, 11:12:50 pm
My new dish washer has just arrived .. the installer is due in 1 1/2 hours.  Waiting impatiently (although I haven't got any dishes to wash  >:( )

PS  Gorgeous wee hen Blue Wren jumping around just outside my window, keeping me amused!

Hope he comes on time Marina, we had seen a beautifull Blue wren on our holiday too, I will post the photo once hubby uploads it from his camera, they are such cuttee birds :)
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Post by: mab19 on September 19, 2016, 02:11:48 am
DS went tolight his BBQ yesterday and found a little bird had made a nest under the cover, so no bbq sausages for lunch :D :D  I'm not sure if it was a blue wren or a little thing we call Jackie Winter.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 19, 2016, 04:20:33 am
Blue Wrens are cute. We have some Grevillea flowering in a house being us and there are lots of lovely birds in there.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 19, 2016, 09:16:28 am
I was really pleased, both the dishwasher and the installer came right on time ... in fact, they were each just a minute or two early.  Excellent service from them both.  Still haven't got any dishes to wash though!
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Post by: cookie1 on September 19, 2016, 12:37:17 pm
LOL. I don't suppose it is very logical to wash clean ones!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 19, 2016, 01:37:24 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on September 19, 2016, 09:16:28 am
I was really pleased, both the dishwasher and the installer came right on time ... in fact, they were each just a minute or two early.  Excellent service from them both.  Still haven't got any dishes to wash though!
You will have to do a lot of cooking to fill up your new dishwasher Marina ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on September 19, 2016, 10:28:59 pm
Marina, do some cooking and you will soon have a pile of dishes.
Sitting at our breakfast table, Ral counted 7 different types of birds. Little Blue Wrens and Kookaburras sit on the veranda rail.
I have finally got the 14 jars of Citrus Marmalade labled and put away.
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Post by: Delightful Den on September 21, 2016, 09:03:19 am
First day of my holidays and so far I have made a lemon meringue pie, which I took into work for morning tea. Then I serviced the lawnmower, mowed the lawn and repaired the retic. Took a nap then made an Angel food cake. I alos manage to get a load of washing on.

Tomorrow's jobs include stocking up on cat and chook food for the animals while we are away, the neighbor will feed them for us.
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Post by: judydawn on September 21, 2016, 12:04:40 pm
Today I went to Ronald McDonald House then to a hotel for lunch with my Probus group.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 22, 2016, 04:07:52 am
An interesting day Judy.
I'm not sure what came over DH and I this morning. We have just had a massive clean of the house. Perhaps because it is spring. (but raining here) The only problem is that some junk was only shifted, and will still need going through.
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Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2016, 10:17:08 am
Today I've had a meeting with the future pharmacist for our new nursing home then had lunch with Katie & Karen.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 22, 2016, 10:24:54 am
I hope the pharmacist was nice Judy, I know your lunch mates were.
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Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2016, 11:56:38 am
LOL cookie.  Yes he was a chatterbox.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 23, 2016, 10:21:23 pm
Off to Cherokee this afternoon .
Cookie, well done in Spring cleaning.
Judy, important to make face to face contact with Pharmacist. Lunch sounds like fun.
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Post by: Katj on September 23, 2016, 11:26:57 pm
A long weekend in Perth (cold & showery forecast). I have the weekend free as DD has her hubby home for the weekend so she won't need me till next week. I think I will be lazy today.
Enjoy your weeken everyone!
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Post by: droverjess on September 23, 2016, 11:29:58 pm
House full of B & B guests :) been baking today :)
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Post by: cookie1 on September 24, 2016, 04:35:55 am
That's wonderful news DJ. Sending a hug.

We are on tenterhooks here at the moment. Our budgie is not well. I took him to the vet yesterday afternoon and they couldn't find anything specific. It's so quiet without him chattering away and telling me he loves me and giving kisses all the time. He isn't eating or drinking and we have antibiotics for him. DH has gone to see his Mum and DD had to work today so I get to watch him all by myself. The best medicine for me is to cook. He is sleeping and is used to the noise of cooking. I have an Apple Pie from the latest THERMOMIX Plus magazine on the go, Pumpkin soup and I will be doing Cornish Pasties.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 24, 2016, 05:52:42 pm
I attended Tenina's cooking class in London today.My SIL and I had a terrific time.Tenina is  lovely.She cooked recipes and shared hints and tips from her new cookbook.The food was wonderful. Come back soon Tenina  :-* :-*
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Post by: droverjess on September 24, 2016, 08:57:26 pm
How very thrilling CC, sounds wonderful xxx
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Post by: achookwoman on September 24, 2016, 10:57:24 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on September 24, 2016, 05:52:42 pm
I attended Tenina's cooking class in London today.My SIL and I had a terrific time.Tenina is  lovely.She cooked recipes and shared hints and tips from her new cookbook.The food was wonderful. Come back soon Tenina  :-* :-*
Lucky you CC. It sure is a great experience. She is so generous with her knowledge.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 25, 2016, 12:01:09 am
Her classes are great ... I even recognised the meringue in the photo!
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Post by: Katj on September 25, 2016, 12:02:58 am
Sorry to hear about your little birdie Cookie. How does one give antibiotics to a budgie?
CC so glad you got to go to Tenina's class. She is very down to earth and I think that's what makes her so popular.
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Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2016, 02:05:25 am
It's great that Tenina takes her great classes to London, pity she can't put a few of us in her suitcase to visit you too Denise.

How's the budgie this morning cookie?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 25, 2016, 08:42:32 am
Quote from: judydawn on September 25, 2016, 02:05:25 am
It's great that Tenina takes her great classes to London, pity she can't put a few of us in her suitcase to visit you too Denise.
So true Judy :-* :-* Think of all the mischief we could get up to  ;)

How's your little bird today Cookie? We worry so much when our pets are sick.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 25, 2016, 10:32:41 am
We certainly do worry about our pets Denise. He was not eating or drinking for 21/2 days, all he did was sleep. Today about lunch time he ate and had a drink. He is now eating almost non stop. He's still not talking etc but seems to be improving.

Judy DD gave him the antibiotics with a syringe. He had 0.08ml. She also had to give him a vitamin powder. At least he seems to be improving.
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Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2016, 10:48:44 am
That's good news cookie, he is obviously on the mend.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 25, 2016, 08:43:38 pm
Cookie, so glad your budgie seems to be on the mend. You are lucky to have a vet who understands birds.
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Post by: mab19 on September 26, 2016, 12:59:07 am
We had DD and 3 GC here yesterday for afternoon tea.

Cookie, good news that your lttle budgie is on the mend.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 26, 2016, 05:44:31 am
Thank you all for being so kind about our budgie. He certainly seems on the mend now.
Chookie I had to phone 4 vets before I found one that would see him, and they don't normally. The vet  we used to see no longer sees birds. All is well now.
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Post by: judydawn on September 26, 2016, 09:20:27 am
Took Mum to see her new nursing home, it's really lovely and there were lots of other residents from our home having a look too.  Later had lunch with a friend then visited neighbours for his birthday.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 26, 2016, 09:33:07 am
A busy day for you Judy.
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Post by: jeninwa on September 26, 2016, 10:56:09 am
Cookie glad you bird is on the mend, JD another busy day. CP sounds like you had a lovely time at the cooking class with Tenina. I've been cleaning out my craft room, sold some stamp sets on gumtree, gave some craft goodies away on a FB page pay it forward. Amazing what you find that you forgot you had. Look out kitchen cupboards you are next. I'm on holidays so hopefully I'll get time to post more.
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Post by: astarra on September 27, 2016, 09:43:44 am
Took the kids out to a big park today  :D
absolutely beautiful weather and a great day .... brought lunch was a disappointment tho, so will be taking a packed lunch from now on!  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on September 27, 2016, 10:00:04 am
GC here at Invermay. We made Lemon Butter, 60 sausage rolls and chicken nuggets for dinner.
Tomorrow, other GD is coming over and we are all excited. We will be lighting a fire outside. Have bought marshmallows to roast. ( can't see the attraction, but kids love them.)
The NBN men came but couldn't attach the disk to the roof as it needs a special fitting. Will come back. Can't complain as we had a follow up call today from Skymesh.
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Post by: judydawn on September 28, 2016, 01:55:48 am
Everyone's so busy.  I love a good clean out Jenny but even after one there doesn't seem much difference.  I obviously need to be more brutal.

The kids will be having a ball at your place Chookie, I'd love to be there with you all. As a child we never did the toasting of marshmallows, we toasted bread but that was fun too.  DD2 has a firepit at their holiday house and I bought the kids a long handled fork each as they love to toast marshmallows too.  Thanks for the lovely long telephone call last night, it was lovely catching up on everything.

You are right astarra, nothing compares to home cooking.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 28, 2016, 09:44:51 pm
Judy, I also enjoyed our chat.
The GC had a great time. Jilly(14) showed the younger ones the joy of climbing trees.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 28, 2016, 09:47:49 pm
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Judy, I also enjoyed our chat.
The GC had a great time. Jilly(14) showed the younger ones the joy of climbing trees.
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Post by: Katj on September 28, 2016, 11:07:28 pm
Wow, Jilly(assuming that's her in the pic) is up so high!
Nice to see kids doing good old fashioned stuff like tree climbing.
DD is recovering well from surgery and doesn't need me all day anymore, I'm  going for about 3-4 hrs mostly in the afternoons. The weather has been so lousy so lots of card games, puzzles and colouring in and making bear caves with blankets around the bunk beds.
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Post by: judydawn on September 28, 2016, 11:41:24 pm
That looks like Oscar way up there in the tree I think Katj.  Jilly taught him well Chookie, I hope he found it easy to get down and Ral didn't have to go up there to rescue him LOL.

Your afternoon shift would be greatly appreciated by DD Katj.  How kids love making caves and tents inside with blankets, my GD did it quite often but the little fellow never did.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 29, 2016, 08:59:11 am
A wonderful photo Chookie.Its lovely that kids still climb trees today.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 29, 2016, 10:28:18 am
Wow, the GC is high up the tree. They deserve the tree climbing award. It must be wonderful for them to be able to do that Chookie.

We went to Busselton today and delivered the caravan to its new owner. We then had an icecream at Simmo's ( famous for their icecream here) and came home. They kindly offered us $50 for taking the van down, but we refused it. It's nice to do good things for people. They seem a lovely couple. I actually felt sad!  Remembering all the great times we had had in it.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 29, 2016, 11:30:50 am
yes Judy it is Oscar. Oscar and Claire are not out side kids, except for Skiing.
Cookie it is sad to see something that you have enjoyed, go. I am sure that you are looking forward to the new van.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 29, 2016, 12:56:19 pm
We are Chookie and we will be making lots of lovely memories in that too.
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2016, 01:47:26 pm
You're a bit of a softie cookie but I agree, it is nice to do good turns for others.
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Post by: Katj on September 30, 2016, 01:50:49 am
Cookie, you can't go to Busselton and not visit Simmo's. I'm sure you will both enjoy your new van.
I hope your little birdie is talking to you again Cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 02, 2016, 12:34:04 pm
The budgie is well thanks Katj. I loved my Simmo's icecream. We ended up having that for lunch!

We went to a 70th birthday today. It was lovely. Held in the garden of one of his daughters. It was sort of high tea. We were seated at a beautifully decorated table, even the chairs were decorated. All of the food was in bite size pieces and beautifully served by the grandchildren. There was so much food, they will have leftovers for a week.
The only thing that didn't co operate was the weather, it was very cool, windy and sprinkled with rain a few times.
The daughters and wife had done all the cooking..
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Post by: judydawn on October 02, 2016, 12:37:50 pm
A lot of work for high teas cookie, glad you enjoyed it.

I packed up Mum's room as much as I could and organised for one of the workers to bring 2 lounge chairs back to me as they'll be having all new furniture in their new home.  Will tackle Geoff's tomorrow.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 03, 2016, 12:44:45 am
Judy, you are going to have a very busy week.
Must make some biscuits today.
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Post by: Jamberie on October 03, 2016, 04:46:36 am
Good luck with the moves Judy, you certainly have a lot to do!
I made a birthday cake for a friend a couple of weeks ago, and in return she gave me the Tupperware Snack Press...I'll have to give it a go and report back.
I also gave our pantry a massive tidy up....I didn't realise I had a collection of condensed and coconut milks in the back, I think I'll be making lots of slices and curries in the near future!!!(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161003/b438241dd8ea6150d11bb04d7b4992bb.jpg)
Still some consuming/cooking to do until I'm completely happy with it, but now we know where everything is!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 03, 2016, 09:19:04 am
Oh I'm green with envy that you have a beautiful big pantry Jamberie.  :)
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Post by: Bootobethin on October 03, 2016, 09:54:44 am
 Wow that pantry is so tidy!
Mine is a disaster zone at the moment!


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Post by: cookie1 on October 03, 2016, 10:11:55 am
What a tidy pantry. Mine is desperate for a good clean out. I did  one shelf a few weeks ago and that put me off doing the rest. Everyone just throws things onto the middle shelf, including me. DD buys weird and wonderful things that get used once and then hibernate. I would qualify for the untidiest pantry around.
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Post by: Jamberie on October 03, 2016, 11:25:38 am
Quote from: cookie1 on October 03, 2016, 10:11:55 am
What a tidy pantry. Mine is desperate for a good clean out. I did  one shelf a few weeks ago and that put me off doing the rest. Everyone just throws things onto the middle shelf, including me. DD buys weird and wonderful things that get used once and then hibernate. I would qualify for the untidiest pantry around.
Our whole pantry was a 'chuck it in and hope for the best' affair until last week when enough was enough. I had heaps of Tupperware I needed to use and like your DD a whole heap of 'one off' ingredients. I found the tubs with handles (top shelf) and the baskets good for keeping like items together...but time will tell!!!

CC I am very lucky to have such a big pantry but still dreaming of my future 'walk in' pantry where my appliances and food are all at arms reach 😄
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Post by: achookwoman on October 03, 2016, 09:24:54 pm
Jam, what a good job you have done. I am used to having pull out draws for everything but at Invermay there are mostly shelves. I bought 3 lots of 4 deep plastic boxes from Office Works and like you have organised things into each.
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Post by: judydawn on October 03, 2016, 10:24:15 pm
You must be very pleased with your efforts Jamberie, it looks great.  I have a few baskets in mine too, it keeps things neat and more compact.
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Post by: thermilover on October 03, 2016, 10:54:26 pm
Wowww Jamberie, thats a lovely organized Pantry, I keep dreaming of having mine so organized so that I dont buy things which I already have but just not able to, things are all over the place.. Would love to have a walk in pantry in the future too :)
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Post by: jeninwa on October 03, 2016, 11:18:56 pm
Jamberie your pantry looks great. I have tubs with handles in my pantry too, keeps everything in its place.
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Post by: mab19 on October 04, 2016, 01:05:37 am
That's a nice organized pantry jeninwa.  Mine looks nothing like that :)
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Post by: cookie1 on October 04, 2016, 01:31:09 am
I think I will buy some tubs with handles for my high shelves, as I am vertically challenged in a big way!
I like the basket idea too. I know I have to get onto it but I am aware that it is such a big job. My brother has a long, thin room behind his kitchen and that is the pantry. I'd love it..
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Post by: Katj on October 04, 2016, 09:13:33 am
I have a friend in Melbourne with a pantry like that Cookie, so envious. A lot can be said for the old larders many many years ago.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 04, 2016, 08:26:11 pm
I went to London today to meet GS from school.Took this photo of Millwall Dock where his school is situated on the Isle of Dogs.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 04, 2016, 08:38:13 pm
CC, great photo. Love London.
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Post by: thermilover on October 04, 2016, 09:43:02 pm
CC, beautiful photo!! Cant help but notice that the sky is a lovely blue, hope you are having some good weather :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 04, 2016, 10:17:38 pm
Louis must be very happy when you visit his school Denise, great photo.
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Post by: mab19 on October 04, 2016, 10:57:58 pm
Great photo CC
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Post by: cookie1 on October 05, 2016, 06:38:51 am
A beautiful setting for a school. It really looks restful.

I went to the physio this morning. Onto 3 weekly now. Beats twice a week.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 05, 2016, 08:53:20 am
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CC, beautiful photo!! Cant help but notice that the sky is a lovely blue, hope you are having some good weather :)
The past week has been beautiful thermilover. I hope it stay that way for a bit longer as our winters seem so long at times. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on October 07, 2016, 12:47:59 pm
We are at Cherokee for Open Day tomorrow. We are pretending it is our weekender. I must say the garden is looking lovely. The Rhododendrons are starting to come out and the daffodils are still in full flush. It is lovely and green. The veggie garden is full of Kale, Rhubarb, silver beet , onions, leeks and parsley and mint. The Jostaberry and Raspberry bushes are loaded.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 07, 2016, 01:09:44 pm
It sounds so lovely Chookie. Here's hoping it will be someone's dream.
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Post by: judydawn on October 07, 2016, 01:15:28 pm
Good luck Chookie, enjoy your weekend.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 07, 2016, 09:58:46 pm
Thanks for the good wishes. Looks like a nice day today.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 08, 2016, 09:07:27 am
I hope your Open Day went well Chookie. I think of Cornwall when I see Rhododendrons as they grow prolifically there.
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Post by: judydawn on October 08, 2016, 09:23:33 am
Spent 7 hours again at the new care facility, still a few care issues to sort out in coming days.  Geoff won the jackpot at bingo today, 5 cents a game and the jackpot was $4.50. The day seems to go fairly quickly but after tomorrow I will have to cut back the hours as I'm getting nothing done at home. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 09, 2016, 10:28:24 am
Well done Geoff.I hope he's on a winning streak ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on October 09, 2016, 09:31:49 pm
Judy , you have put in an amazing effort to get your Mum and Geoff settled.
Have cleaned out all the cupboards and wardrobes in guest wing. We take a load of things to Invermay each time we return from Cherokee. Giving as much away as possible.
Made Trudys lemon muffins without TMX. Not nearly as nice but need something on hand for all the visitors we are having. They do reheat well in the microwave.
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Post by: mab19 on October 09, 2016, 11:16:55 pm
I went for blood tests this morning.  It was a fasting one so now I am enjoying a cuppa and some toast.
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Post by: judydawn on October 09, 2016, 11:28:30 pm
Thanks Chookie, I'm easing back today and the kids are being dropped off at the home so it will only be a quick visit.
There are some nice op shops in Ballarat which would take anything you cannot find a home for. I bet you're finding things you didn't even know you had with the clean out.
Good luck with the blood test Margaret.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 10, 2016, 08:26:05 pm
Judy, glad to hear you are easing back.
Mab, good luck with test results.
Continuing shed clean out.
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Post by: mab19 on October 11, 2016, 10:17:15 pm
DIL is taking me Christmas shopping today and for the first time ever I know exactly what I am buying each person. :) :)
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Post by: judydawn on October 11, 2016, 10:33:54 pm
You're well organised then Margaret, have fun.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 12, 2016, 09:00:42 am
Quote from: mab19 on October 11, 2016, 10:17:15 pm
DIL is taking me Christmas shopping today and for the first time ever I know exactly what I am buying each person. :) :)
Did you get it all done Margaret. :)
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Post by: mab19 on October 12, 2016, 11:01:39 pm
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Quote from: mab19 on October 11, 2016, 10:17:15 pm
DIL is taking me Christmas shopping today and for the first time ever I know exactly what I am buying each person. :) :)
Did you get it all done Margaret. :)

Yes CC, I have bought all my Christmas presents.  Some are gifts and some are vouchers.  I will still pick up a few small items for the little ones but other than that it's all done. :D :D
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Post by: achookwoman on October 12, 2016, 11:17:03 pm
Mab, that is wonderful.
Daughter gave Ral an envelope containing vouchers for several coffee shops around Ballarat, for Xmas last year. We have thoroughly enjoyed them.
I can't even think about Xmas yet.
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Post by: judydawn on October 13, 2016, 06:03:06 am
I'm having a much needed day at home today, mainly because I have a throat infection and just didn't feel up to visiting the nursing home today.  Working at my own pace I've managed to do a few much needed jobs and have even done some cooking. Baking a loaf of bread is so much easier when you have the extra time to put into it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 13, 2016, 09:41:16 am
Wow Margaret, great going on getting all that Christmas shopping done. :)

I hope you feel better soon Judy :-*
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 13, 2016, 09:49:43 am
We are having new carpets fitted today, it's a two day job. :o They have just arrived so Chance and I are in the kitchen keeping out of the way. They have just asked if we wanted to keep any of the old carpet.We declined ;D
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Post by: Jamberie on October 13, 2016, 10:31:18 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on October 13, 2016, 09:49:43 am
We are having new carpets fitted today, it's a two day job. :o They have just arrived so Chance and I are in the kitchen keeping out of the way. They have just asked if we wanted to keep any of the old carpet.We declined ;D
Oh gosh CC, new carpet is such a big job! Moving all the furniture etc out and then back again! It will be great when done though!
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Post by: judydawn on October 13, 2016, 11:14:25 am
Thanks Denise, I've enjoyed my day at home.  Your house is going to look so good with new carpet throughout. Strange question from the installers unless it still looks good.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 14, 2016, 04:53:59 pm
The carpet fitters have finished.
A couple of before and after photos of our hallway.The other one is of the sitting room floor.
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Post by: Jamberie on October 14, 2016, 11:37:31 pm
Ooh lovely CC. I bet you are pleased with the final result and glad to have it all over and done with!
 I always forget to to the "before" photos! -I'll try to do some 'during' and 'after' photos when we get our new floor on Wednesday.
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Post by: judydawn on October 15, 2016, 12:07:52 am
It looks great Denise, you must be very happy it's all done now.
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Post by: mab19 on October 15, 2016, 01:27:46 am
Your new carpets look nice CC. 

I have spent the morning doing sewing repairs.  Not a job I enjoy.
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Post by: jeninwa on October 15, 2016, 04:54:40 am
Your new carpets look lovely CC. I've spent the morning cleaning, just about to make some more Christmas cards, then dropping DD of at the airport, she's off to Bali for a week. Hope she has better weather than we have its been raining quite a bit today and quite windy.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 15, 2016, 05:31:57 am
Judy, hope you are feeling better.
CC, very nice. Looks like a very neat job. No, you certainly don't want the old carpet.
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Post by: judydawn on October 15, 2016, 05:37:53 am
 A tad better thanks Chookie, still a long way to go.

We're sitting outside at our new care facility enjoying a rare warm day.  This is only a small section of it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 15, 2016, 09:38:07 am
It's great walking in the new carpets girls,very springy  ;D

Lovely photo Judy.I bet your Mum and Geoff enjoyed being outside in the warm.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 15, 2016, 09:49:13 am
Denise your carpet looks lovely. Judy the new Morpeth looks lovely too.

We have been away for a few days. We went on a little trip called The Wheatbelt Way. http://www.wheatbeltway.com.au/
It was really lovely we took the baby A van and went with two other couples from car club. One has a Toyota Bus converted and the others brought their caravan. We did nearly. 1000km, visited some lovely Wheatbelt towns and saw some great scenery.
The first photo is a free camp we did called Billiburning Rock.
The second photo is taken at the Koorda Nature Reserve. There was still some wild flowers here to peek at, although they were past their prime. No orchids left though.
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Post by: judydawn on October 15, 2016, 10:18:20 am
The 'new Morpeth' is called Wesley House cookie.  You certainly covered some kms on that trip, I hope the weather was fine for your trip.  3 completely different camping set ups amongst you and your friends. Welcome back!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 15, 2016, 02:06:22 pm
Thanks Judy. It was a lovely few days with lovely weather, tending to quite hot.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 15, 2016, 09:39:43 pm
Great photos Cookie. It looks a wonderful place to visit and the weather looked gorgeous too.
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Post by: Katj on October 16, 2016, 12:18:51 am
Judy, sorry to hear you are feeling off, you must be a little run down after all your hard work you put in at Wesley House, it looks lovely.
Denise, what a difference the new carpets have made, I bet it looks more spacious.
Cookie, you few days in the sun look lovely. Nice to get away from suburbia with like minded people.
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Post by: mab19 on October 16, 2016, 12:43:40 am
Lovely photos Cookie.  A nice little few days away.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 16, 2016, 10:18:27 pm
I spent most of the afternoon washing our crystal glasses to put back into the dresser. The dresser had to be dismantled for the carpet to be laid so the glass was packed away. My cookbooks were stored away too.They will be dusted and put back tomorrow.
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Post by: judydawn on October 16, 2016, 11:23:22 pm
Lots to do Denise but your house is going to undergo a full spring clean as you put everything back in place. We all know how good that feels.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 17, 2016, 07:20:45 pm
Cookbooks are back in place ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on October 17, 2016, 08:22:59 pm
Judy, Wesley House does look very people friendly.
CC, nice to get things back in order.
Cookie, lovely break away with like minded friends. Thanks for photos.
Brunch in Melbourne today.
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Post by: judydawn on October 18, 2016, 12:00:45 am
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Cookbooks are back in place ;D

Good to see you have your priorities right Denise LOL.
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Post by: judydawn on October 18, 2016, 12:12:26 am
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Judy, Wesley House does look very people friendly.

Katie visited us yesterday Chookie and as the coffee shop had only just opened we were able to sit and enjoy a cuppa whilst watching some of the residents (including my 2) play modified 10 pin bowling.  Katie was very impressed with the facility.
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Post by: mab19 on October 18, 2016, 02:35:21 am
Spent most of the morning altering a dress for one of DIL family who is battling breast cancer.  Their family are all off to Fiji to attend a wedding at the weekend. 
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Post by: achookwoman on October 18, 2016, 09:59:05 am
That's very nice of you Mab. She needs all the support everyone can give.
Good on you Katie.
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Post by: judydawn on October 18, 2016, 10:26:18 am
Lunch at the Regency Park TAFE restaurant, slight hiccup with the fish totally raw in the middle but they made amends and we enjoyed the experience. No problems with the lovely desserts, service and attention could not be faulted.  They have to learn somewhere and we were happy to be their guinea pigs at reasonable prices.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 18, 2016, 12:29:11 pm
Mum and Dad used to go to the Bentley TAFE here Judy. They enjoyed their meals there.
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Post by: Katj on October 19, 2016, 11:54:54 am
Did grocery shopping, then picked up 2 yo GS. I took him to our beautiful lake & playground nearby. So many baby ducks and water hen chicks have hatched in the last 2 weeks. So cute to watch their progress every few days.
We came back to our place for lunch, read lots of books and played till I took him home this afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 19, 2016, 12:59:26 pm
It sounds as though you both had fun Katj. Is your DD fully recovered?
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Post by: judydawn on October 19, 2016, 01:59:02 pm
How nice to have such lovely amenities nearby for you and GS to enjoy Katj.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 19, 2016, 10:22:35 pm
Kat, great day with GS. These are good times to remember.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 20, 2016, 08:03:32 pm
You certainly had a great time with your GS Katj.
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Post by: Katj on October 20, 2016, 11:09:14 pm
Yes, I treasure the moments spent with GK's they are growing up so fast.
Tomorrow DD is coming for a bbq lunch at our village, followed by a swim in the pool. The GK's have been waiting for this day ever since we moved in 7 months ago. 1st warm enough day tomorrow.

Cookie, DD is almost fully recovered, she has one more week of no heavy lifting. So far the op seems to have done the trick and fixed her incontinence prob when she runs.
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Post by: mab19 on October 21, 2016, 12:41:27 am
Katj, it sounds like you had a fun day with GS.

A busy day here today.  Out to lunch with a GF.  The upholsterer rang to say our newly recovered lounge suite will be here this afternoon.  DS and family have gone to Fiji for a wedding so we are on house and animal duty so will have to go out there later in the day.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 21, 2016, 07:08:30 am
I'm pleased your DD is well on the way to being fully mended Katj.
This morning we went for our annual blood tests, then I had my hair cut, then this afternoon I got my eyebrows done. Home now for a rest.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 22, 2016, 02:41:17 am
We are at Cherokee for Open Day. Will be very surprised if anyone turns up. It is trying to snow. Although the house is in display mode, I cooked some savoury muffins.
This is what it looks like outside.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 22, 2016, 02:41:58 am
Quote from: achookwoman on October 22, 2016, 02:41:17 am
We are at Cherokee for Open Day. Will be very surprised if anyone turns up. It is trying to snow. Although the house is in display mode, I cooked some savoury muffins.
This is what it looks like outside.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 22, 2016, 09:09:20 am
It's such a beautiful view Chookie.Did you get any visitors today?
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Post by: jeninwa on October 22, 2016, 11:54:18 am
Lovely view chookie, hope you had some interest today.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 22, 2016, 01:18:30 pm
It's beautiful Chookie. I hope some buyers visited.
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Post by: Katj on October 23, 2016, 02:37:35 pm
My DH has a company manager over from Canada, we took him out for the day. Such a perfect day (30c). First we went to Caversham Wildlife Pk, in the swan Valley where he got close up to koalas and kangas, and saw lots of our birds & wildlife. Next stop the Chocolate factory for free samples and purchases. The Providore to buy 2 bottles of Chocolate Macciato liqueur, one for us and he also got one after sampling.
We then headed to Swanbrook winery for lunch. Such a beautiful outdoor setting with a live 3 piece band. While we waited for lunch we sampled a few wines and purchased a bottle. DH & friend had Garlic prawns served with wedges & salad. I had Salt & Pepper Calamari served on an Asian soba noodle salad. All very yum!
Next stop was Kimberley Rum Co brewery. Whilst DH & I are not rum drinkers Gary was, he sampled some and bought a bottle.
Then we went to an Icecream shop for dessert.
We then headed west and drove back along the coast, being a beautiful warm day, the ocean looked magnificent.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 23, 2016, 07:26:27 pm
What a great day to spend with an out of town visitor, Katj.  I am sure he thoroughly enjoyed himself and got to see a lot of the area as well.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 23, 2016, 09:34:33 pm
Kat, you really spoilt your visitor. What a beautiful part of Australia to visit. Well done.
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Post by: judydawn on October 24, 2016, 01:03:51 am
I loved what you did for your visitor too Katj and I imagine he really appreciated his day with you.  A tour operator couldn't have done a better job, well done to both of you.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 24, 2016, 03:31:29 am
Katj I'm sure your guest was very impressed with The West. You certainly showcased it beautifully to him.
We were on a run up that way yesterday. It was truly a beautiful day to be out.
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Post by: thermilover on October 24, 2016, 04:08:44 am
Katj, your day out with your visitor sounds just perfect!!!!! I am sure he would have thoroughly enjoyed it :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 24, 2016, 09:36:21 am
A perfect day out for your visitor Katj. I'm sure he will want to visit you again ;)
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Post by: achookwoman on October 25, 2016, 12:32:28 am
Cup Day nearly here so we can start to plant out our Summer crops in our cool climate. I have tomato plants in igloo. Will plant out sweet corn, Zuchinni and beans.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 25, 2016, 07:58:45 am
I am sick of struggling with my weight, so tomorrow I start a new approach with the help of a hypnotist. It will be intresting to see how it goes.  I have already started watching my diet (with not much success yet as I LOVE food), and also doing some light exercises and trying to walk a bit more.  I very much hope all this works and I lose a couple of clothes sizes and feel better and fitter in the long run.
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Post by: judydawn on October 25, 2016, 10:28:29 am
Good luck in your quest Marina, you're certainly going to great lengths to achieve your goal.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 25, 2016, 12:11:17 pm
Marina it is a hard battle. I do hope it works for you.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 25, 2016, 01:14:51 pm
Marina, hope it works for you. It is a hard battle.
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Post by: trudy on October 25, 2016, 01:19:49 pm
Marina, fingers crossed for you and your goal.  I know how hard it is when you love food!!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 25, 2016, 05:26:55 pm
Marina Good Luck with the weight loss program.Very difficult with Christmas approaching.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 25, 2016, 09:46:53 pm
My 30 year. Old Waffle machine died last night. Will go looking for another today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 25, 2016, 11:23:05 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on October 25, 2016, 09:46:53 pm
My 30 year. Old Waffle machine died last night. Will go looking for another today.
That one did well.  Hope your next one is as good and lasts as long.
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Post by: mab19 on October 25, 2016, 11:56:32 pm
Cuildh, good luck with your weight loss program.  I know just how hard it is to lose weight and then keep it off.

Catching up with the laundry and general house work after being away house sitting for a few days.
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Post by: astarra on October 26, 2016, 05:44:24 am
Quote from: achookwoman on October 25, 2016, 12:32:28 am
Cup Day nearly here so we can start to plant out our Summer crops in our cool climate. I have tomato plants in igloo. Will plant out sweet corn, Zuchinni and beans.

snap, I've planted out my veggie patch today too......tomatoes are under a wire frame with a shower curtain over it  :-))  :-[ :-[
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Post by: mab19 on October 27, 2016, 05:00:04 am
A bit of spring cleaning today and then decided to wash some of my good china.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 27, 2016, 09:17:53 am
Shopping this morning and Physio this afternoon. It's a beautiful day here.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 27, 2016, 10:35:40 pm
Astarra, I think we have similar weather conditions. My first lot of tomatoes in the igloo are not doing at all well. I think the potting mix was too rich as I added a lot of fertiliser to it.
Today I am cooking for my daughter who is having visitors to stay for the weekend. Cooking Strata, Apple Tart Cake and Trudys Lemon Muffins. Probably some Chocolate Bliss Balls.
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Post by: judydawn on October 27, 2016, 11:02:27 pm
What a lovely Mum you are Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 28, 2016, 07:18:24 am
Thanks Judy. Like you we all try to help where necessary.
Ended up making a rice bubble slice and some protein balls as well as above.
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Post by: Katj on October 28, 2016, 09:04:26 am
Hope your cooking day went well Chookie, I'm sure your DD will be very appreciative.
I had my usual craft morning then went to IKEA to get a few odds and ends. I had a really good look, probably because I went on my own. I was looking at there spatulas and a lady standing next to me was picking out quite a few. She asked if I had a Thermomix and then proceeded to tell me that she was told that Ikeas spatulas were excellent. I bought 3 @ $1.95 each.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 28, 2016, 09:48:07 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 27, 2016, 11:02:27 pm
What a lovely Mum you are Chookie.
You certainly are Chookie.

My DS and I go to IKEA together Katj.He lives looking around at their goods.I'll have a look at the spatulas next time I'm there  ;)
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Post by: Bootobethin on October 29, 2016, 05:26:24 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on October 25, 2016, 07:58:45 am
I am sick of struggling with my weight, so tomorrow I start a new approach with the help of a hypnotist. It will be intresting to see how it goes.  I have already started watching my diet (with not much success yet as I LOVE food), and also doing some light exercises and trying to walk a bit more.  I very much hope all this works and I lose a couple of clothes sizes and feel better and fitter in the long run.
Cuilidh I too got very sick of struggling with my weight and dieting.
I went to see a registered dietition. It was the best thing I have done. I have an individual plan based on my medical needs, age, life style and food preferences. It is easy too follow and implement and I am being educated as I go. What I like best is that I have good practical support. My weight is slowly and steadily dropping even while on a two week holiday. It is helping to manage my Arthritis symptoms and other minor health issues.
The best thing is I am able to manage it all as I am supported and the plan is monitored, explained and adjusted. It is an investment in my future!
I can highly recommend an accredited dietitian and it is claimable on health insurance.


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Post by: achookwoman on October 29, 2016, 12:06:11 pm
Sounds excellent Boo.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 29, 2016, 01:15:11 pm
It does sounds good Bootebethin. I didn't realise it was claim able on health insurance. I'll remember that if I need to consult one.
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Post by: Bootobethin on October 30, 2016, 01:06:03 am
Just to clarify the dietitian is claimable if you have extras health insurance like for dental or optical.


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Post by: achookwoman on October 30, 2016, 06:02:20 am
Have made, celery, apple and tomato soup,   http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=10616.0
Making Cookies Vienna bread but as rolls. Made tabouli with onion, parsley and mint and lemon juice from garden , served on lettuce leaves, with grilled steak. Picked more mushrooms and will make powder out of the big ones and cook and freeze smaller ones.
Spent morning in garden weeding and getting ready for planting.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 30, 2016, 12:03:09 pm
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Just to clarify the dietitian is claimable if you have extras health insurance like for dental or optical.


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Post by: achookwoman on October 31, 2016, 09:06:40 am
Judy, thanks for putting the link in for the Tomato, celery and apple soup.
As I selected some mushroom compost for the garden today, this mushroom was hiding underneath. I weighed it on the TMX , 610 g. Just had to share it.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 31, 2016, 09:07:44 am
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Judy, thanks for putting the link in for the Tomato, celery and apple soup.
As I selected some mushroom compost for the garden today, this mushroom was hiding underneath. I weighed it on the TMX , 610 g. Just had to share it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 31, 2016, 09:17:46 am
Blimey Chookie that mushroom is huge :o
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 31, 2016, 07:22:33 pm
That's a monster mushroom alright.  What is it ... a Swiss Brown?
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Post by: achookwoman on October 31, 2016, 07:30:19 pm
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That's a monster mushroom alright.  What is it ... a Swiss Brown?
Marina, just an ordinary "button mushroom".  :o
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Post by: mab19 on November 01, 2016, 01:21:57 am
Wow Chookie that's a big mushroom.

Getting ready for our holiday.  We are going to Echuca for 4 days.  DS and family have booked us on a overnight dinner cruise on one of the paddle steamers.  This is a combined birthday present for us.  We will come home for two days and then head off to Narooma for a week and take a slow trip home from there.  We are really looking forward to getting away and hoping that the weather will be good.
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Post by: judydawn on November 01, 2016, 03:39:36 am
A button mushroom on steroids Chookie.
It sounds like a couple of nice short breaks Margaret, enjoy them both.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 01, 2016, 04:42:00 am
Quote from: mab19 on November 01, 2016, 01:21:57 am
Wow Chookie that's a big mushroom.

Getting ready for our holiday.  We are going to Echuca for 4 days.  DS and family have booked us on a overnight dinner cruise on one of the paddle steamers.  This is a combined birthday present for us.  We will come home for two days and then head off to Narooma for a week and take a slow trip home from there.  We are really looking forward to getting away and hoping that the weather will be good.
You'll love the paddle steamer.  I know Chookie and Ral have done a trip on one of them and 2 years ago we went up and did a lunch trip, it was great and very memorable.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 01, 2016, 06:03:22 am
I love Echuca Margaret especially the paddle steamers.

What an enormous mushroom, a meal for two by itself.

This morning DH and I went to the specialist for his back. He was still suffering after supposed sciatica 5 months later. The specialist said his back is ok and will recover slowly, no sign of sciatica, just age!
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Post by: judydawn on November 01, 2016, 08:17:11 am
That's good news that DH's back is OK cookie, maybe he just has to take things a little easier to enable the pain to ease.  Not much he, nor anyone else for that matter, can do about ageing though unfortunately.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 01, 2016, 10:36:51 pm
Cooking and gardening.
Mab, lovely breaks away. Have a great time.
Cookie, tell DH to take it a bit easier. Getting older is a bugger.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 02, 2016, 08:23:41 am
I will pass on your sentiments to DH, thanks.

We went to a funeral this morning. Poor lady had been in a wheel chair for about 5 years and absolutely hated it. Her family have looked upon it as a blessing as she has been in so much pain.
It makes paltry aches and pains seem so inferior.
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Post by: mcmich on November 12, 2016, 03:13:11 pm
Sounds like a lovely trip Mab.
DH and I are off to Forster next weekend for our anniversary, taking the van. Just love Forster, will probably retire there.
Although everywhere we go on holiday I want to move to.  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 12, 2016, 04:54:56 pm
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Although everywhere we go on holiday I want to move to.  ;D
LOL  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on November 12, 2016, 11:33:42 pm
LOL Michele, I know what you mean.  I used to be like that.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 13, 2016, 07:21:04 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on November 12, 2016, 04:54:56 pm
Quote from: mcmich on November 12, 2016, 03:13:11 pm
Although everywhere we go on holiday I want to move to.  ;D
LOL  ;D

I was like that too, until we got our home in Guildford.  Just remember, going somewhere on holiday and living there are two entirely different things.
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Post by: mcmich on November 13, 2016, 07:30:35 pm
So true Marina. I would like to live in a warmer climate and Forster is only 2 hours north of us so wouldn't be much different weather wise. As DH pointed out
we would still have to come back to Newcastle for any specialist etc.
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Post by: droverjess on November 13, 2016, 08:03:36 pm
Quote from: mcmich on November 12, 2016, 03:13:11 pm

Although everywhere we go on holiday I want to move to.  ;D

Love this quote and the sentiment McMich... we stayed in a lovely flat in Cornwall for a week in October overlooking the sea, fab but as CC says Cornwall is just too far from everywhere.

Walked 3 miles today and got office ready for delivery of secondhand desks tmro and been planning my secret santa too ;) 
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Post by: astarra on November 14, 2016, 03:38:38 am
Quote from: mcmich on November 12, 2016, 03:13:11 pm
Although everywhere we go on holiday I want to move to.  ;D

I'm the opposite, Mich... every time I go on holiday I just love getting back home!!! :)
Holidays are nice tho! :D
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Post by: Katj on November 14, 2016, 04:16:50 am
I'm like you Astarra, I love a nice holiday or quick getaway, but always love to come home.

I've made a Salad for tonight to go with some steamed salmon, also made quick mango Icecream from Isi's recipe here on forum. Hers is done with frozen raspberries, but I 'Ve used mango this time, whips up beautifully with the egg whites with the butterfly in.
I made a green smoothie for lunch too. We ate a lot on the weekend, having a light day today.
Off to babysit at DD's for a few hours, so I like to have dinner sorted.
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Post by: dede on November 14, 2016, 04:46:45 am
Hi everyone, nice to see so many familiar people still here. I haven't been on here for sometime but I'm still about and still loving my Thermie (both of them)





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Post by: mcmich on November 14, 2016, 06:13:08 am
Hi Dede,

Nice that you dropped by. Love the avatar. How is the caravan coming along?
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Post by: dede on November 14, 2016, 06:27:05 am
Hi mcmich,
The caravan is still not finished but it does look pretty good. I'm working full time and don't have a lot of time to work on the caravan these days. One day it will be completed .
  I actually come on the forum looking for some egg free recipes as my new partners son is anaphylactic to egg.




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Post by: mcmich on November 14, 2016, 06:56:29 am
Well it sounds like you have some changes in your life.
Have you tried egg replacer or flax seed meal with water or chia seed with water?
Google and find out which is best to use as a binder, raising agent etc.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on November 14, 2016, 07:13:51 am
Hi dede.  It is lovely to hear from you. When I was very young I couldn't cope with egg at all.. Thankfully I outgrew it. This is a recipe Mum was given by my allergist in the time of the dinosaurs. I still make it and we all love it.
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2868.msg32336#msg32336
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 14, 2016, 07:24:57 am
Dede, great to see you here again.

One thing you could try would be 'aquafaba' which is the liquid drained off a tin of chickpeas.  Look it up on google.  Chookie has been experimenting with it a lot and it mimics egg white, so you can do meringues, mayonnaise, etc.
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Post by: mcmich on November 14, 2016, 07:40:31 am
That sounds interesting Marina. Will follow up on it.
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Post by: dede on November 14, 2016, 07:46:58 am
Quote from: mcmich on November 14, 2016, 06:56:29 am
Well it sounds like you have some changes in your life.

Over the last 2 years I have seperated, Divorced and unexpectedly meet a lovely guy who has been in my life for 8 months now. My oldest son has moved out but I still have 4 kids at home (DS 19, DD 16, DD 13 and DS 10)
I'm still working as a disability /aged care support worker and am working 2 jobs.
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Post by: dede on November 14, 2016, 07:50:35 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on November 14, 2016, 07:24:57 am
Dede, great to see you here again.

One thing you could try would be 'aquafaba' which is the liquid drained off a tin of chickpeas.  Look it up on google.  Chookie has been experimenting with it a lot and it mimics egg white, so you can do meringues, mayonnaise, etc.

That does sound interesting. I will have to do some research.
My partners son is only 5 so hopefully he will grow out of it eventually, but for the time it would be nice to try a few egg free options.


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Post by: dede on November 14, 2016, 07:53:01 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 14, 2016, 07:13:51 am
Hi dede.  It is lovely to hear from you. When I was very young I couldn't cope with egg at all.. Thankfully I outgrew it. This is a recipe Mum was given by my allergist in the time of the dinosaurs. I still make it and we all love it.
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=2868.msg32336#msg32336

I'm definitely trying this one thanks Cookie1


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Post by: judydawn on November 14, 2016, 08:08:57 am
Hi Dede, it's so nice to see our 'oldies' pop in and share their news with us.  I'm happy for you, you deserve it.
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Post by: dede on November 14, 2016, 08:34:37 am
Hi Judy,
Thank you for your kind words . This forum has still been my first to go to place when I have been after particular recipes.



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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 14, 2016, 09:26:21 am
Lovely to have you popping in to say hello Dede.I still make your Choc Chip Cookies regularly and think you you when I do ;D
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Post by: dede on November 14, 2016, 09:38:20 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on November 14, 2016, 09:26:21 am
Lovely to have you popping in to say hello Dede.I still make your Choc Chip Cookies regularly and think you you when I do ;D

Hi CC,
Ha that made me laugh reading your comment about the choc chip cookies because anytime I make them I think about the forum and you guys. I actually only made a batch yesterday.


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Post by: achookwoman on November 14, 2016, 08:39:14 pm
Dede, great to see you on the Forum.
Glad all is ok with you.
The Aquafaba is fab ;D. My GD had an egg problems  until she was 6. I tried many egg substitutes but none as good as the Aquafaba. The only problem is what to do with all the Chickpeas.

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Post by: astarra on November 14, 2016, 09:09:15 pm
Hello Dede... nice to hear from you again :D
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Post by: dede on November 15, 2016, 12:41:28 am
Chookie I'm on a high fibre diet at the moment so I might have to just eat them :)
But I won't be making a lot of egg free recipes but definite want to give it a go so I could make him a treat every now and then.

Hi there astarra,
How's your family? I'm loving the fact that so many of you are still here.
Am I right to see our dear Amy had her first Bub too? How exciting for her.


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Post by: achookwoman on November 15, 2016, 01:08:00 am
Found this in today's Age, Dede. (http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161115/b7a70d6a6d4fb5d91de82c23766f4b63.png)


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Post by: dede on November 15, 2016, 01:24:23 am
Wow talk about coincidence .
I was just about to also mention that I have a vegetarian son so I would have no problem using up the chickpeas.
Interesting it says to reduce the chickpea water first, don't think I read that before.
I'm excited to give it a go


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Post by: obbie on November 15, 2016, 02:49:29 am
Dede, I make your choc chip cookies, at least every fortnight, love them.
Glad you are going well. :)
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Post by: dede on November 15, 2016, 03:21:15 am
Hi Obbie,
Glad you still enjoy them.

I wonder if I can make choc chip cookies successfully using aquafaba instead of egg yolk? I will have to give that a go.



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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2016, 03:01:47 am
I know I am getting older, but I didn't realise just how old I was until I received this in the mail. You can see my comment.
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Post by: obbie on December 13, 2016, 04:12:58 am
1900 Thats so funny :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 13, 2016, 06:41:52 am
Looking good for your age, Cookie - you could say you look "well preserved" ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2016, 08:42:48 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on December 13, 2016, 06:41:52 am
Looking good for your age, Cookie - you could say you look "well preserved" ;)

Love it.
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Post by: astarra on December 13, 2016, 12:23:41 pm
That's hilarious :D
You sure are still incredibly active for someone of nearly 117 :))
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 13, 2016, 05:50:13 pm
That's very funny Cookie LOL.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 13, 2016, 08:02:18 pm
Quote from: astarra on December 13, 2016, 12:23:41 pm
That's hilarious :D
You sure are still incredibly active for someone of nearly 117 :))
Agree.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2016, 09:26:35 pm
Lol cookie, they get it so wrong sometimes.
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Post by: mcmich on December 22, 2016, 06:10:52 am
My neighbours have gone away for a week and I get the great job of looking after their pooch Tia. I walk her every day anyway. Have done since our Harry went to heaven.
She is such a good little girl and has made herself at home. DH gave her a tour of the house LOL  :-))

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Post by: judydawn on December 22, 2016, 08:30:32 am
That's very kind of you Michele, dogs love having short holidays with others.  Such a cute breed and she looks quite at home there.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 22, 2016, 02:14:12 pm
Tia is a cute dog Michelle. It must be great having a dog in the house again even if it only for a short while. Had a giggle at your comment that DH showed Tia around the house LOL.
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Post by: obbie on December 23, 2016, 12:59:29 am
Cute Michelle :)
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Post by: mcmich on December 23, 2016, 07:57:28 am
For some reason Miss Tia likes to sleep beside her bed. We have one upstairs, downstairs and on the back deck. The photo is taken in our study. I shut the door as DH was watching TV in the adjacent lounge. Didn't work, Tia likes to go between both of us. So I have earphones in so the door is left open.  :-))
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 26, 2016, 07:50:09 pm
I watched DS set up my new iPad.I must say it's rather swish compared to my older iPad. There is no way I could have done it by myself ???
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Post by: obbie on December 26, 2016, 09:08:08 pm
DH is picking up new bunk beds and a lounge sweet for my next project.

Buy more new sheets, towels ect 2morow. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on December 27, 2016, 12:29:29 am
CC, you are a lucky ducky. Both to have a new iPad and to have DS to set it up.
Obbie, another project?
DD has ordered a SD olive loaf. Think the starter is sulking. Will have to speak nicely to it today.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2016, 06:04:40 am
DD is thinking of a new iPad. I know I will want one too when I see it. Very silly really. Mine is getting rather slow and I think the battery could be getting old. I use it all the time, I would be really lost without it. I have recipes, magazines and goodness knows what on it. My brother reads books on his but I prefer my ereader.
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Post by: judydawn on December 27, 2016, 06:21:17 am
Enjoy your new iPad Denise, it's great to update to the latest version but we need someone who knows what they are doing to set it up.

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Post by: obbie on December 27, 2016, 08:08:49 am
Bought new beds, and a lounge suite today. Linen 2morow. :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 27, 2016, 09:06:46 am
Quote from: obbie on December 26, 2016, 09:08:08 pm
DH is picking up new bunk beds and a lounge sweet for my next project.

Buy more new sheets, towels ect 2morow. :)
Are you opening a B&B Robyn?
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Post by: mcmich on December 27, 2016, 09:26:54 am
Arrived at Armidale. Went through Tamworth but DH wouldn't stop for a pic with the golden guitar. We will go back there for a day trip. The caravan park is very average but I'm a glass half full kinda girl so am sure we will have a lovely break away.
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Post by: obbie on December 28, 2016, 06:31:25 am
CC we are buying another house, and it will be a upmarket holiday house rental. :)
So new furniture, lots of linen, towels, today.
goes through in about 2 weeks, so we have been busy, can't wait.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 28, 2016, 07:43:30 am
Good luck with your house purchase Robyn.
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Post by: mcmich on December 28, 2016, 09:03:34 am
Sounds good Robyn.

Had a look around Armidale on foot. Very hot again so home for lunch and a swim in the pool.
This is our little house on wheels for the next 8 days. This is the kitchen, dinning/lounge. Sorry they are blurry. You can just catch a glimpse of our new car through the window.
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Post by: mcmich on December 28, 2016, 09:08:05 am
The "bedroom" plus a bit of glamping, took along my SS pressie.
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Post by: judydawn on December 28, 2016, 01:33:25 pm
Nice Michele, enjoy!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 28, 2016, 07:10:11 pm
It looks lovely Michelle.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 28, 2016, 08:04:14 pm
Love seeing all the caravan photos - these modern new 'vans are so smart and compact - I could ALMOST be jealous, but I love our home out in the country too much and love having space around me so I will be envious of you caravanners from a distance.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 28, 2016, 08:20:22 pm
Looks good Michele. Unfortunately our caravanning days are over although I must admit that Ral and I look with envy at these modern vans.
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Post by: obbie on December 28, 2016, 10:16:59 pm
looks great Michelle, what sort of car did you buy :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 29, 2016, 05:02:19 am
Mich I really love your van. It is very similar to the one we sold. I really like the 'wood' colour in yours. We couldn't have that in ours as they had phased it out, meanies!
I'm jealous of you in a big way!  Have great fun. We hope to head off when school goes back.
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Post by: mcmich on December 29, 2016, 05:40:06 am
Thanks for all the nice comments. Our van is 8 years old so wood veneer was alive and well.
Kia, Sportage Platinum Robyn.
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Post by: mcmich on December 29, 2016, 06:02:36 am
Went to Tamworth today. It was very hot at 41.
Went to the golden guitar, wax museum and Sir Donald Bradman memorabilia section there. Unfortunately a few places we would have liked to have gone were closed.
They have lots of guitars on the wall too from Dolly Parton, Keith Urban, Slim Dusty etc. The one I've photographed is Kenny Rogers.
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Post by: Bedlam on December 29, 2016, 06:15:12 am
Home away from home Mich, neat and tidy too.  Enjoy your break away.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 29, 2016, 08:39:43 am
I took my car in for a service today. They are fixed price at $180 for the first 3 years. Then DH will do them.
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Post by: judydawn on December 29, 2016, 09:43:38 am
DH & I stayed in Tamworth way back in the early 90's Michele, I loved it there but it was freezing in our camper van.  Luckily we took our fan heater as did the people in the tent next to us!

This week I've been putting together this little succulent garden, bought a few more things at Bunnings today but I couldn't find a piece of wall art that would fit in my car so will try a local nursery.  They might have something suitable.  I love the little bicycle but it doesn't really stand out, perhaps I should paint it a bright colour.  Something to look at now through my kitchen window.


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Post by: judydawn on December 29, 2016, 09:49:45 am
View from kitchen window
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Post by: mcmich on December 29, 2016, 09:59:10 am
That is gorgeous Judy. DH loves succulents and we have quite the garden full.
As hot as it has been today 41, at night the temps drop. I woke up very cold this morning. Wearing a cardigan.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 29, 2016, 12:10:06 pm
Your succulent garden looks lovely Judy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 29, 2016, 01:15:10 pm
Your garden looks lovely Judy. :)
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Post by: Bedlam on December 29, 2016, 01:28:42 pm
Looks lovely Judy and low maintenance I imagine.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 29, 2016, 08:45:52 pm
Judy, that is lovely. Peaceful and low maintenance. Don't know how you find time to do such things.
Yesterday we went to Melbourne. Still lots of crowds  at the sales. Then visited DS and his family. GC got robots for Xmas. We had to see how they worked and have a go at beating them in the games they play. Ral and I not as quick or smart enough to beat them. They are not really toys but the first stage in teaching computer programming.
DIL went to Costco and bought me large bags of Cranberries, Chocolate Chips and Panko crumbs.
It was hot and very humid.
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Post by: judydawn on December 29, 2016, 10:20:19 pm
Thanks girls, yes very low maintenance.  That's my mantra in life nowadays.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 30, 2016, 07:07:59 am
I have had a brilliant day today ... cleaning windows  :-))  I guess they have to be done sometime and I am always really pleased when they are all looking lovely and sparkly clean.  I only did half today and I'll do the rest in the next day or two.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 30, 2016, 07:23:16 am
Wits amazing what they do with computers and programming Chookie. I wouldn't have any idea what to do, or even what it is. I'm sure the GC loved beating you.

Marina, you are a good girl getting your windows lovely and clean.
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Post by: mcmich on December 30, 2016, 08:41:09 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on December 30, 2016, 07:07:59 am
I have had a brilliant day today ... cleaning windows  :-))  I guess they have to be done sometime and I am always really pleased when they are all looking lovely and sparkly clean.  I only did half today and I'll do the rest in the next day or two.

What a champion. I'm lowering my head as I read this. I get a lovely man and sometimes his son's help to clean the windows. 
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Post by: judydawn on December 30, 2016, 08:47:19 am
I admire anyone who cleans their own windows Marina, I'm not good at it so I pay someone to do mine.  It's a great feeling knowing your windows are clean.

Today I cleaned the 2 lounge chairs I'd sent in with Mum to Morpeth, they've been sitting in my garage for almost 3 months and I almost rang someone to come and clean them for me but I took the bull by the horns this morning and did them myself.  Cleaning them was the easy part, getting them inside was the more difficult chore, especially the one with a lifting mechanism but I got there and am now sitting in one of them.

The GK's 'toys' sounded interesting Chookie, I think many of us have trouble beating them at anything whether it be something as simple as UNO or snakes & ladders so what you spoke of is way past the level of simple games.  I wonder when mine will put these robots on their want list!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 30, 2016, 09:26:17 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on December 30, 2016, 07:07:59 am
I have had a brilliant day today ... cleaning windows  :-))  I guess they have to be done sometime and I am always really pleased when they are all looking lovely and sparkly clean.  I only did half today and I'll do the rest in the next day or two.
I hate cleaning windows.This and cleaning the oven are the worst jobs  :P

You've been busy Judy.I hope you didn't hurt your back struggling with the heavy chair?

I'm at the "back of the queue" when it comes to understanding anything about computers. At least I know a man (DS) who does  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on December 30, 2016, 10:00:58 am
I'm fine thanks Denise, my back doesn't mind lifting things, it just hates cooking after about 3 hours in the kitchen. Thankfully I don't have many of those long stints these days and try and pace myself to suit my back.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 30, 2016, 12:08:33 pm
You all put me to shame. I don't mind at all.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 30, 2016, 06:55:06 pm
Because we've had a fairly busy week with friends visiting as well as tidying and cleaning the house and garden, DH and I were planning a quite NYE tonight with just ourselves; then our friend rang, his plans had fallen through so he asked if he and his wife could come up to us as his neighbourhood would get pretty noisy.  So I told DH - next thing he started plotting and ended up suggesting inviting another 10 people "don't worry about cooking" he said (as if that's going to happen) "we'll just sort out some finger food - buy a couple of pizzas (which he can't eat because of his lactose intolerance)" ... yeah, right!  So far I've managed to stop the guest list getting longer and I am hoping most of those he is planning to invite already have other plans!  In the interim I am back to scouring my recipes once again for easy and quick finger foods!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 30, 2016, 08:44:31 pm
I hope your NYE goes well Marina.
Can I suggest Deviled Eggs and/or a dip ;)
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 30, 2016, 08:46:16 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on December 30, 2016, 08:44:31 pm
I hope your NYE goes well Marina.
Can I suggest Deviled Eggs and/or a dip ;)
Thanks, Denise - both of those are great ideas.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 30, 2016, 09:16:50 pm
One of the Robots the GC got for Xmas came from America. Not available here. They are a very computer switched on family. They can't understand why we are so stupid. Wait until they are our age and things have moved ahead of them.
Marina, what a job cleaning windows. Ral has a commercial kit for cleaning windows. Special detergent and a plastic sponge on a long pole. He washes and I follow with the hose. All clean no streaks. Can only do the outside like this. It takes us less than an hour at Cherokee. Haven't tried Invermay yet.
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Post by: obbie on December 30, 2016, 09:31:07 pm
Have fun Marina, it will be a quiet one for us. :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 30, 2016, 10:35:23 pm
Your DH must be a very social person Marina.  I'm sure your guests will bring a plate but hopefully you have a shop nearby where you can top up your supplies. I like to be organised well in advance so I would freak out if it was me LOL.   Have a great night.

That sounds like a great kit Chookie and teamwork is a wonderful thing.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 30, 2016, 11:26:22 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on December 30, 2016, 09:16:50 pm
Marina, what a job cleaning windows. Ral has a commercial kit for cleaning windows. Special detergent and a plastic sponge on a long pole. He washes and I follow with the hose. All clean no streaks. Can only do the outside like this. It takes us less than an hour at Cherokee. Haven't tried Invermay yet.

I AM JEALOUS!!! 

I've got quite a good combination here, still not much fun, but I don't do it so often that it's a problem.  I have a commercial cleaner do our shop in Melbourne though.
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Post by: mab19 on December 31, 2016, 03:26:42 am
I'm jealous Cuilidh. I would love to have a window cleaner.

Over the last couple of days I have been cleaning out the sideboard and rearranging things as well as washing glass wear and cleaning some silver that badly needed some TLC.  Next I will be onto one of my cupboards that always seen to get in a mess.
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Post by: judydawn on December 31, 2016, 09:22:16 am
I can't find something I need Margaret so I'm going to have to go through all my cupboards until I find it, tidying and culling as I go.  It's a never ending job, I always seem to be doing it.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2016, 12:55:10 pm
It's amazing how things can get cluttered. When we shifted here we had lots of cupboard space. We seem to have filled it up.  It needs a good throw out. I'm going to start by doing my make up and my shoes.

Today DD and I went shopping. She bought a new iPad Pro. It's brilliant. She was able to set it up, something I could never have done.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 31, 2016, 08:33:26 pm
Nice way to start the new year by cleaning out the cupboards.
It is the plastics cupboard that gives me the most trouble.
Judy, you will be amazed at what you will find.
Today, Ral and I are going to attack the Rose garden at the front of the house. Then we will see what we can do with the destroyed igloo.
Will try and find time to post Ham Pate recipe.
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Post by: Katj on December 31, 2016, 10:55:06 pm
When we shifted in March to our forever home we threw out heaps. I still have a little cupboard space left but I'm determined I am NOT going to fill it!
I can't even remember what was given to Salvo's or Good Sammy. Shows how insignificant 'stuff' becomes.
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Post by: judydawn on January 01, 2017, 05:54:34 am
This morning I attacked my wardrobe, discarded 16 pairs of shoes and have bags of clothing/shoes for the charity bin. I only have to do the top shelf in the wardrobe then the drawers in 3 tallboys and 2 bedside cupboards.  I was more ruthless than ever today.           
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Post by: cookie1 on January 01, 2017, 07:32:52 am
I'm hoping to get to my shoes. I did the wardrobe not too long ago. I know I'll have just as many as you Judy as I don't wear heels any more. I've been hanging on to a couple of pairs thinking i will wear them.
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Post by: mcmich on January 01, 2017, 07:40:47 pm
Love all the cleaning and purging. I bought a stack of magazines to go through and take out the recipes I want to make. May just put them all in the rec room here as I don't cook from all the recipes I have.
Yesterday went to Uralla and drove along waterfall way. Lovely country town.
Saw bush ranger Thunderbolt's grave.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 01, 2017, 09:19:39 pm
Michele, I am really enjoying your holiday. Please continue to share. Thanks.
More rose garden clearing up.
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Post by: obbie on January 01, 2017, 10:40:13 pm
Michelle, this is like a holiday without going on one. :)
Going to Cairns, Mum is not well.
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Post by: judydawn on January 01, 2017, 11:41:06 pm
I'm also enjoying your posts Michele.  I hope Mum is well again soon Robyn.
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Post by: mcmich on January 02, 2017, 04:56:41 am
Having a lovely time away and glad I'm not boring you all.

Hope your mum picks up Robyn. Don't they live next door to you any more or is that the inlaws?
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Post by: obbie on January 02, 2017, 07:19:37 am
Michelle, that was my Mum & dad, but they have moved to Cairns 2 years ago, and we are looking after and maintaining their house.
Mum has dementia,so we have good days, and not so good. :)

Since we are looking after 2 houses, we are buying their house for a upmarket B & B.

Hopefully bookings will roll in, on Air B&B. ;) ;)
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Post by: mcmich on January 02, 2017, 08:36:12 am
Sorry to hear that Robyn. Dementia is a horrible disease. Does your dad have any outside help?
Good luck with the B&B.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 02, 2017, 12:27:50 pm
Robyn, I feel for you, your Mum and the rest of the family.

Thanks for the information and photos Mich. I'm enjoying them too.
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Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2017, 01:10:26 pm
Pity Mum and Dad couldn't stay next door to you Robyn, a daughter's help is always appreciated.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 02, 2017, 04:02:02 pm
So sorry to hear your Mum has Dementia Robyn.

I've taken down the Christmas tree and all the decorations.Even put them away too ;) Went and did a bit of grocery shopping.Free parking in Amersham seeing its a public holiday. ;D  Very quiet there with just a few people braving the cold weather.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 02, 2017, 08:35:50 pm
More rose garden cleaning up. Love the perfume inside the house.
Ham nearly finished, cool today so might make KFC to have with home grown pots and salad.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 02, 2017, 08:37:22 pm
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More rose garden cleaning up. Love the perfume inside the house.
Ham nearly finished, cool today so might make KFC to have with home grown pots and salad.
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Post by: mcmich on January 02, 2017, 08:40:31 pm
More beautiful roses. Your house must smell divine.
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Post by: obbie on January 02, 2017, 09:27:44 pm
Love those pink roses too.

More cleaning and decluttering here today, sorting out kitchen stuff I don't need anymore.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 03, 2017, 01:07:10 am
So very beautiful Chookie. Our roses are feeling the heat at the moment.  We have red and white ones out the front of the house to match the Federation style of the home. Out the back we have all the other colours. Unfortunately with the new van there they aren't getting a lot of sun.
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Post by: mab19 on January 03, 2017, 05:56:33 am
Beautiful roses Chookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 03, 2017, 07:42:07 am
More beautiful roses Chookie in another gorgeous vase. 8) I have a little cupboard full of vases.( We think the cupboard was originally a bread oven space in the old part of the house) I did cull a few vases recently LOL..
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Post by: judydawn on January 03, 2017, 11:28:07 am
I've had a busy day.  Scrubbed the ensuite and tidied the bedside cupboards, chased up staff and had a meeting with the DON at Wesley, SIL visited there. On to the pharmacy to pay and query accounts then Costco later in the afternoon before heading up to the north eastern suburbs to meet a friend for dinner. Out almost 10 hours today, nice to be home again.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 03, 2017, 12:37:48 pm
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 03, 2017, 03:26:18 pm
Great work Chookie. :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 03, 2017, 07:31:27 pm
Our last lot of visitors arrived yesterday so we took them up to the top of Mt. Alexander last night for a picnic and today we are off up to Echuca with them to have lunch on a paddle steamer as it travels up the Murray River.  Going to be a hot one out there today.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 03, 2017, 08:20:33 pm
Marina, it will be warm at Echuca today, but still nice on the river.
CC, the Crystal Rose bowl was a gift from the School council when I retired.
More time in the garden today. It is warming up now.
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Post by: judydawn on January 03, 2017, 09:56:23 pm
Good morning everyone.  You're making short work of that garlic Chookie, almost there.
Have a lovely day at Echuca today Marina, your visitors will enjoy it.
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Post by: obbie on January 03, 2017, 11:21:18 pm
not much today, just cleaning up around the house. :)
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Post by: mcmich on January 03, 2017, 11:21:18 pm
What a lovely day Marina.
You've done well with the garlic Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 04, 2017, 12:29:58 am
Marina I really love the paddle steamers up at Echuca. I've been on all of them but the old, hot one ( I think it is called Pevensy) is my favourite. It was used in All the Rivers Run. Echuca has so much history.
Have a lovely day. It's going to be 41 here today so I'm off early then home to the air con.
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Post by: astarra on January 04, 2017, 12:38:23 am
I won't be doing anything much again today - have been in hospital with severe abdominal pain, they thought it was appendicitis, then decided it wasn't, then finally after 4 days of being there in so much pain they decided to do a laparoscopy, in which they found a range of gynaecological problems plus....appendicitis. :(
So they look out my appendix while I was on the operating table, and I will need more surgery at a later date for my other problems :(
Very very sore today, but so glad to be home again :)
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Post by: mab19 on January 04, 2017, 02:37:56 am
Cuilidh, enjoy your day in Echuca.  We loved the dinner cruise we went on. we were on the Emmy Lou.

Astarra, so sorry to hear that you are not well, please take it easy and rest up.
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Post by: obbie on January 04, 2017, 02:55:18 am
Gosh Astarra, take care, hope you can rest up for a while
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Post by: cookie1 on January 04, 2017, 06:13:50 am
Astarra that would be devastating news for you all. Take care and look after yourself. We will be thinking of you.
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Post by: mcmich on January 04, 2017, 09:19:06 am
Quote from: astarra on January 04, 2017, 12:38:23 am
I won't be doing anything much again today - have been in hospital with severe abdominal pain, they thought it was appendicitis, then decided it wasn't, then finally after 4 days of being there in so much pain they decided to do a laparoscopy, in which they found a range of gynaecological problems plus....appendicitis. :(
So they look out my appendix while I was on the operating table, and I will need more surgery at a later date for my other problems :(
Very very sore today, but so glad to be home again :)

Sorry to hear this Astarra. No comfort but very common in women late twenties/early thirties.
You are a young woman with 4 children, 5 pregnancies. Gynae problems often arise.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 04, 2017, 09:38:23 am
So sorry to hear you have been poorly Astarra.Take care and I hope you recover soon :-* :-*

It sounds you planned a wonderful day out with your friends Marina ;)
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Post by: Kimmyh on January 04, 2017, 10:31:06 am
Astarra, so sorry to hear you are not well. Sending hugs and hoping things feel better soon.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 04, 2017, 07:55:59 pm
Echuca was roasting, but lovely.  We were on the Emmylou as well, but did see the Pevensey tied up.

So sorry to hear of your troubles, Astarra, that all sounds so painful and uncomfortable.  I do hope you are beginning to recover and that your future procedures are successful.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 04, 2017, 09:00:46 pm
Finished the garlic last night. Made 12 packets, put some whole bulbs aside for friends.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 04, 2017, 09:01:37 pm
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Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2017, 12:14:00 am
A good job out of the way Chookie.
I'm glad they found the reason for your problems astarra, I see DH is taking over the cooking whilst you're recovering from surgery.  More ahead so look after yourself after all the repair work.  It's hard not being able to do much for 6 weeks but they say the first repair op is the best things will be and if it needs to be done again, it will never be as good as that first one. Good luck with everything.
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Post by: Katj on January 05, 2017, 01:20:50 am
Good morning everyone, nice fool change today after yesterday's 41. Today 27, but a bit humid.
I have been busy so far today and it's not quite 9am. I told DH to take the car to work (he usually goes by PT). I've made yogurt, a loaf of bread in breadmaker.
Cleaned bathroom and done the washing.
Tomorrow is SIL's birthday and DD is having a simple picnic/bbq  at the local lake and playground, so I will make something to take.
Astarra, sorry to hear you are laid up after surgery. My DD had repair job done in Mid September after 3 bubs. All great now, but it did take a full 6 weeks of doing very little. Be kind to yourself and accept whatever help is offered to you. Take care!
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Post by: cookie1 on January 05, 2017, 01:46:19 am
I'm no where near as good as Katj. I'm up, had breakfast, done the dishes, got in the washing I put out late yesterday, had coffee with DH. As Katj said, it is quite humid.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 05, 2017, 10:21:46 pm
In to Ballarat today. Usually have lunch out when we spend the day out. We are trying differs places to see what we like. Have 2 favourites so far.
Still clearing stuff away after Xmas. Nearly there.
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Post by: obbie on January 06, 2017, 03:56:16 am
I did all the back to school shopping today $240 :)
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Post by: mcmich on January 06, 2017, 06:14:08 am
Quote from: obbie on January 06, 2017, 03:56:16 am
I did all the back to school shopping today $240 :)
That's pretty good Robyn with 2 kids. Did that include uniforms and shoes?
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Post by: obbie on January 06, 2017, 07:18:48 am
No, I need to buy shoes. I have bought Chantelle's uniforms, and Gordy will wear last years, as he has chantelles shirts too.
High school has a $250 fee for books in Febuary :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 06, 2017, 11:40:51 am
Education certainly isn't free.
DH has been working all day to put up a roller door in the back of our garage. It's a three car garage and he wants to be able to bring the Model A through without having to shift the caravan. The old van lived in the shed, but this one being an off road one is higher and won't fit.
He had a mate come over to help, so his wife came too and we had a lovely chat.
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Post by: mab19 on January 10, 2017, 02:48:45 am
I have just had the NBN connected and what a nightmare that turned out to be.  No phone and no internet for two days.  I spent most of yesterday and a good part of this morning on the mobile trying to sort things out.  At last all is working as it should.
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Post by: judydawn on January 10, 2017, 03:45:20 am
I'm not looking forward to the experience myself Margaret, it seems a lot of people have problems.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 10, 2017, 07:33:17 am
Same here Judy. I thought it was all easy and straight forward but from friends experiences it isn't.
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Post by: moniquebennett on January 10, 2017, 11:37:11 pm
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Suzanne, lovely dishes for the littlies ,  I'll but they all had a good time.
Cookie, enjoy the company and heat as it only reached 8 here today. Also strong cold wind. Have been cooking all day.
Have made arrangements to send TMX with wonky scales to hospital. Must say they made it very easy.

Help, scales gone AWOL. do you know who to contact.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 11, 2017, 01:44:12 am
Monique, get in touch with your consultant. DIL and I both had very good experience with having our TMX fixed.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 11, 2017, 03:32:45 am
Quote from: cookie1 on January 10, 2017, 07:33:17 am
Same here Judy. I thought it was all easy and straight forward but from friends experiences it isn't.
We've been on the NBN at our home for a year now and, to be honest, I don't notice it being any faster or an improvement on what we had beforehand.  We did have heaps of problems when we wanted our phone to go onto VoiP.  It would have been easier if we had mobile reception at our place, but unfortunately we had to drive 10 kms away to ring the provider, then, after being on hold for ages, we had to drive 10 kms back to try to fix it.  This went on for ages so it was a very bumpy experience, but we got there in the end.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2017, 05:33:25 am
We're not scheduled to get NBN for a couple more years yet. It will be old hat by then.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 12, 2017, 05:23:58 am
We have NBN at both houses.
DS set us up at Invermay. Could never have managed it ourselves. This one is Telstra.
At Cherokee it is attached to 1 computer, if we want to use our iPads there we have to buy a router. Only $100, but just haven't got round to it. This is a satellite one and we were lucky that we had a direct line through the trees. Our next door neighbour has trees in the way and is not allowed to remove them.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 12, 2017, 05:34:58 am
I doubt I could even begin to set it up Chookie. That's horrid for your neighbours.
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2017, 08:20:17 am
That's ridiculous Chookie, even if we don't want NBN we at least have to have it connected to the house. Then not to be able to use it because of trees, what the???  They're all over the place down here at the moment but it could be 12 months before it's connected to the house - I hope it takes longer.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 14, 2017, 10:18:51 pm
Judy. The NBN at Invermay was available to the house but we didn't have to have it switched on if we didn't want it.
At Cherokee the Internet was hopeless. The NBN there is a great improvement.
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Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2017, 11:02:51 pm
I was there when they connected it to DD's house Chookie, that was a while back now. Good to hear it made an improvememt to Cherokee.

Still no land line nor internet here.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 14, 2017, 11:15:07 pm
"Still no land line nor internet here." - that's taking a long time, Judy.
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Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2017, 11:19:23 pm
It sure is Marina, I believe those over the road have their landlines back with a weak dial tone so at least they are working on it in this area, maybe next week.  They've called in teams from interstate to help with the massive outage.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 15, 2017, 08:05:18 am
We had an old car run today. One of our younger members is an assessor for the RAC (I think it's NRMA for you). He was flown to Adelaide to help them.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 20, 2017, 04:58:29 pm
Walked Chance this morning then I went shopping with a friend. I think we chatted the whole time we were together  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on January 20, 2017, 11:23:45 pm
CC, there is nothing like a nice girls' day out, chatter, chatter and more chatter.  Good fun. ;D ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on January 21, 2017, 09:30:18 pm
CC, sounds like a perfect day. I can still remember shopping with you in London. Still using the goodies I bought.
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Post by: mab19 on January 22, 2017, 12:00:20 am
I have just washed some of my winter woollies ready to put away till next winter.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 22, 2017, 03:11:20 am
Absolutely nothing. We had guests for dinner last night and just as I was about to put the Garlic Bread Pide ( Chookie's recipe) into the oven I realised it wasn't heating up. I eventually steamed one and browned the top in a small oven we have for the van. My main meal had been cooked but had to be re heated in the microwave so didn't look too brilliant.
So today the baking I had planned has gone out the window. It's amazing how much I feel at a loose end with no oven to bake in. I do hope we don't have to use bought bread! 

I'm not sure if we will look at a new one or replace the element. It has worked very hard.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 22, 2017, 06:47:52 am
Cookie, I wrecked the element in my oven making the Vienna bread. The technician said the steam was the problem. I now steam it over the sink with boiling water in the sink and cover with a small table cloth over the tap.
Our ovens do get a work out making bread. Have you tried the SC? Not as good but when desperate, ok.
I also make rolls in the AF.
You can also make bread in the Weber Q.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 22, 2017, 11:29:54 am
Chookie thank you for reminding me about the SC. I will definitely try the Baby Q if I need too. I can't complain about the oven, it has worked very hard for 12 years. I can always make Varoma bread for toast if I need to.
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Post by: mcmich on January 24, 2017, 06:30:15 am
DS has recently moved back from Sydney. He has been seeing a young lady for a very short time and it's her birthday on Friday. He wanted ideas for a present and I had a kit for a wreath. He said that he would make - I'm thinking great  ??? he has huge hands. He insisted on making it. Looked up a youtube video of the wreath and this is what he produced. I really under estimated him.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 24, 2017, 06:31:34 am
Wow. Good on him.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 24, 2017, 09:39:40 am
Your DS did a lovely job Michelle. 8)
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Post by: achookwoman on January 24, 2017, 08:47:42 pm
Michele, that is beautiful.
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Post by: mab19 on January 24, 2017, 10:44:55 pm
Well done to your DS McMich he did a lovley job.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2017, 07:37:04 am
This morning I had to be home for the new oven to be delivered. It was here at 8am. I'm very impressed. I then did the food shopping. It's quite warm here today, 38 last time I heard.
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Post by: judydawn on January 25, 2017, 07:38:52 am
Now to test it out cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2017, 07:45:17 am
Yes Judy, I have to wait for it to be installed now. That looks as though it will be the slowest part of the process.
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Post by: mcmich on January 25, 2017, 09:11:28 am
Glad you have your ovewn Cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 26, 2017, 11:00:51 am
Go for it Cookie. Who cares if it got to 42.
I have been working progressively and slowly on the veggie garden. Just 2 big beds to clean up now.
Dug up some potatoes. Picked a few small zucchini and tomatoes and fed the silverbeet to the chooks.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 27, 2017, 02:03:29 am
Grizzle, grump, groan. I'm going to have a whinge. I need new blades for my 31 so thought I would pop out to HO to get them this morning. It's a reasonable drive over the other side of the river.
Something made me ring first and I find out that they are not open today! Not happy.
But of course there is a plus- I will have to stay home and bake some more bread.
Grizzle over now. I'm off baking.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 27, 2017, 09:30:39 am
Thank goodness you phoned Cookie and didn't make the journey.
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Post by: judydawn on January 27, 2017, 10:58:41 am
Very intuitive of you to make that phone call cookie, obviously they're having a very long Australia Day break.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 28, 2017, 07:49:48 am
My brother had a long service leave day Friday to make a long break and DD mentioned that heaps of people had work also didn't work Friday. It must have been at lots of places.
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Post by: obbie on January 29, 2017, 03:52:30 am
we worked, but it felt like a Monday :)
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Post by: mab19 on February 02, 2017, 07:57:40 am
Two friends came today and we had a sew and gossip day.  Lots of fun. :) :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 02, 2017, 08:36:38 am
That sounds like lots of fun Margaret.
DH was on the roof most  of today, filling in some bits between the gable patio and the house so that no rain will get on the van or his Vintage car. Naturally I stood out there watching him.
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Post by: judydawn on February 02, 2017, 11:46:58 am
You're a good wife cookie. 
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Post by: achookwoman on February 02, 2017, 01:57:30 pm
Mab, sounds terrific.
Cookie, does he really need to get up on the roof. ?
Did a massive clean up in the veggie garden at Cherokee. Finish it off tomorrow.
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Post by: obbie on February 02, 2017, 10:16:36 pm
sounds fun MAB
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Post by: judydawn on February 02, 2017, 11:03:42 pm
It sounds like fun but how can you do 2 things at once Margaret LOL.
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Post by: mab19 on February 03, 2017, 10:38:55 pm
Quote from: judydawn on February 02, 2017, 11:03:42 pm
It sounds like fun but how can you do 2 things at once Margaret LOL.

Mostly chatter and cups of tea Judy with a little bit of sewing so not too much concentration needed :) :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 04, 2017, 07:46:17 am
Quote from: achookwoman on February 02, 2017, 01:57:30 pm
Mab, sounds terrific.
Cookie, does he really need to get up on the roof. ?
Did a massive clean up in the veggie garden at Cherokee. Finish it off tomorrow.

DH thinks he does Chookie!  I think he's all finished now though.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 12, 2017, 07:21:45 am
Just back after our weekend away at the Sanguine Estate Music Festival held in Heathcote annually  It is a wonderful festival of great food, stunning wine and, most of all, wonderful wonderful music.  As a sponsor of the festival we make a point of heading up there every year and have met many lovely people there over the years.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 12, 2017, 07:25:26 am
Marina, we have been to that Festival and thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 12, 2017, 12:56:38 pm
It sounds a great weekend away Marina.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 13, 2017, 02:43:42 am
We're off. Somewhere.
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Post by: mab19 on February 13, 2017, 02:48:42 am
Where to Cookie or is it a secret? ;D ;D ;D    Enjoy ihe break where ever you go.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 13, 2017, 07:31:11 am
It's no secret Margaret. The places we had planned to visit have all had severe flooding and have bridges etc washed out. So we are going to play it by ear!  We are in Busselton tonight , not sure where tomorrow night. It's raining a lot here and the new van doesn't seem to leak...it had better not either! 
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Post by: judydawn on February 13, 2017, 08:12:18 am
Nice set up cookie, have fun and stay dry.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 13, 2017, 01:08:18 pm
Have fun in the Red Terror and the new van Cookie. ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 13, 2017, 01:13:02 pm
Thank you.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 13, 2017, 07:18:32 pm
Hope you have a great break away, Cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 13, 2017, 09:18:11 pm
Cookie, that looks fantastic. Have fun.
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Post by: jeninwa on February 14, 2017, 02:22:35 am
Have fun on your break cookie, enjoy your new van.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 14, 2017, 11:23:49 am
Thanks all. We spent last night in Busselton. Very pleasant and it rained most of the night. Today we drove to Nannup and had a look round as we hadn't been there for a while. Then on to Pemberton through all the tall timber forests, via Walpole and tonight we are in Denmark. We are cold!!!!! It's sort of mizzling to use Denise's term. Having fun and generally pleased with the van.
This is the inside of our van with our quilt on. On the left is the kitchen and I was standing in the doorway to the ensuite.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 14, 2017, 12:24:21 pm
Cookie, Ral and I are enjoying your holiday with you. Promise we won't get in the way.
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Post by: judydawn on February 14, 2017, 01:44:16 pm
I love the colours cookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 14, 2017, 05:17:37 pm
It's a stunning quilt. I hate mizzle, keep warm Cookie :-*
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 14, 2017, 06:21:33 pm
It looks very homely and snug, Cookie
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2017, 08:41:26 am
Today we travelled an entire 60 km.  From Denmark to Albany. It took us a half a day to do it, a little too much chatting to other Caravaners. It's cold here in Albany.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 15, 2017, 09:45:05 am
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2017, 01:42:39 pm
I'll bet that it still tastes lovely.
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Post by: mab19 on February 16, 2017, 07:59:16 am
Friends came today for another sewing day. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on February 16, 2017, 08:00:25 am
We drove from Albany to Kojonup today. About 150km!!!  Kojonup is a small farming town. We have seen sun for the first time since Monday. We head home tomorrow.
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Post by: judydawn on February 16, 2017, 01:29:19 pm
The sheep are lucky to have that tree cookie but I bet they wish it was a big bigger. 
I've had a full day, after visiting the nursing home I caught up with my sister-in-law then we visited some friends, SIL and I went out for dinner then took in a movie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 16, 2017, 02:45:44 pm
You've had a busy day Margaret,Judy and Cookie. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on February 16, 2017, 09:29:00 pm
Today, veggie garden. Clearing it up ready for Autumn planting.
Can't believe how nice the Cucumber was that I picked. Co different from the bought ones.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 17, 2017, 12:02:40 pm
We drove home today. We've had a lovely few days away and the van has gone well. Just a few minor things we want to add.
It was warm when we got home and is going to be 34 and 35 over the weekend.
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Post by: judydawn on February 17, 2017, 12:46:06 pm
I'm glad you enjoyed it cookie.
I'm down babysitting the kids tonight.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 18, 2017, 11:51:51 am
I'm sure you are all having fun Judy. I did all the washing today and made some bread.
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Post by: mcmich on February 18, 2017, 07:59:28 pm
Just catching up on posts. Sounds like a nice trip Cookie. Great that the van went well.

We are in Soldiers Point for the weekend (near Nelson's Bay). Came up yesterday after work and will go home Monday.
Lovely caravan park. After yesterdays heat there was a storm with a bit of hail and it's cooled down considerably.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 18, 2017, 09:24:44 pm
Judy, nothing like a little baby sitting to perk you up.
When DD and GD came for dinner Tuesday last week I sent them home with the remaining Sticky Date Pudding.  GD ate a little after her dinner each night for the rest of the week.
Planted Cos lettuce and coriander seedlings yesterday. Still cleaning up in veggie patch. Picked the last cauliflower.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 19, 2017, 11:33:07 am
I'm sure she enjoyed every mouthful Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 21, 2017, 08:37:21 am
I went to the physio this morning. This young man is brilliant. Last June I remember hobbling in as my back/leg/hip or whatever was giving me gyp. This morning I jumped ( well nearly!) out of the car and walked briskly in. With all being well the next appointment in 6 weeks will be my last. 
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Post by: judydawn on February 21, 2017, 08:38:58 am
Great news cookie, glad to hear you are feeling so much better.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 21, 2017, 08:40:08 am
Thanks Judy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 21, 2017, 08:30:55 pm
Great news that your physio visits are doing you good Cookie.You will be running a Marathon next  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on February 21, 2017, 10:45:30 pm
Cookie, good news that you back is improving.  There is nothing worse than back pain as I know very well.

Supermarket shopping today for me, then home to do some sewing.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 22, 2017, 03:47:09 am
It's my week for appointments. Podiatrist this morning and I will go food shopping soon.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 22, 2017, 09:20:46 am
I'm off to my Upholstery class this morning.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 22, 2017, 07:51:27 pm
Went to see The Book of Mormon.  It was very funny and well done but (and there is always a 'but') it was so very loud I couldn't follow everything that was said / sung, which was a pity.  Nonetheless, we both enjoyed it very much - I think it would have been funnier had we known a little more about the Mormon faith though.
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Post by: astarra on February 26, 2017, 02:47:03 am
Been out planning more lettuces this morning :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 14, 2017, 11:58:48 am
We had a lot of unexpected visitors this morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 14, 2017, 08:55:06 pm
Cookie, what were they eating. .?
We love the bird life at both Cherokee and Invermay. With the dam at Invermay we get water birds .
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Post by: mab19 on March 15, 2017, 12:16:12 am
Cookie we get a lot of those birds here in the trees behind us.  They make a lot of noise in the evening when they come home to roost.  We had fireworks here a few days ago (local show) and that really set them squarking.
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Post by: judydawn on March 15, 2017, 05:25:38 am
LOL, they are very noisy, a real pest here in S.A.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 16, 2017, 08:39:35 am
We put the seed from our birds out each morning and we have a few pink and grey galahs come for that. On this morning I'm not sure what happened as all the seed had gone. Some of these were eating from the lawn and a few others had found the olives on our tree out the front. I love them but they are noisy. I heard on the radio the other day that Perth is having an influx of them. They have recently taken out a lot of trees near us and I think the birds have been displaced.
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Post by: obbie on March 16, 2017, 10:31:11 pm
we have had alot of kookaburras lately. :D

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Post by: judydawn on March 17, 2017, 12:42:20 pm
A busy day here, left home for my 2 Probus meetings at 8.30 am - noon,  from there on to the nursing home until 3.30 then up to Costco before going further north to meet a friend for dinner.  Finally home just after 9 pm.  I bought a 24 pack of hot cross buns at Costco for $5.99 ($3 off their regular price) so gave half to my friend.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 17, 2017, 09:21:50 pm
More packing up and clearing out at Cherokee.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 18, 2017, 11:16:40 am
A busy day for you Judy and Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 18, 2017, 11:40:29 am
DD and I had coffee this morning. Went into T2 and as we know the girls well they gave us a lovely free tea each. It was quite cold here today.
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Post by: mab19 on March 19, 2017, 08:06:26 am
We spent the morning emptying the caravan of its contents as we have someone who maybe interested in buying it.  Now I have to find somewhere to store what I want to keep and send the rest to the op shop.

Then I spent a good part of the afternoon embroidering motifs on 6 t-shirts for GD for her 21st birthday outing with her friends. 
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Post by: cookie1 on March 19, 2017, 11:15:44 am
Are you buying another van Margaret?

We had a car run today. It was another early morning one. We had to be out at Cottesloe beach between 7.30-8 am. We then went to King's Park and drove through it ( twice! We all got a bit confused with the instructions) then on to a park down by the river for our meeting and morning tea. It was extremely pleasant.
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Post by: mab19 on March 19, 2017, 11:04:37 pm
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Are you buying another van Margaret?

We had a car run today. It was another early morning one. We had to be out at Cottesloe beach between 7.30-8 am. We then went to King's Park and drove through it ( twice! We all got a bit confused with the instructions) then on to a park down by the river for our meeting and morning tea. It was extremely pleasant.

No Cookie we won't be buying another van.  DH feels he is at the end of his towing days and I have never towed the van so we will now stay in cabins. 
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Post by: judydawn on March 19, 2017, 11:08:11 pm
At least your holidays aren't over Margaret, cabins are roomy and very nice to stay in.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 20, 2017, 01:33:37 am
They definitely are lovely to stay in Margaret. This will be our last van, hopefully a motorhome after this, or cabins like you.

Judy I hope your roof renovations go well.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 28, 2017, 10:15:05 pm
Margaret our towing days are also over. We loved our hols in the van. We still enjoy our holidays staying in cheap motels or cabins . Usually can afford one luxury stay.
Have finished packing all the delicates. We have carted them ourselves to Invermay. The carrier can take the big stuff. 4 fountains and 10 large pots as well as furniture. Next Wednesday for the carrier. Forgot to mention the 60 wine boxes of books.
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Post by: K Atie on March 29, 2017, 02:50:26 am
That's a lot of books Cookie .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2017, 09:37:57 am
Books are VIP's. I think they have taken over our house. Because DD has a book blog that is recognised by several publishers she receives a lot o f books to review well before they are published. I don't complain.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 29, 2017, 12:54:02 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on March 29, 2017, 09:37:57 am
Books are VIP's. I think they have taken over our house. Because DD has a book blog that is recognised by several publishers she receives a lot o f books to review well before they are published. I don't complain.
How on earth does she find the time to manage to read them all??
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Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2017, 01:09:37 pm
She doesn't Marina. She is a fast reader and if she gets too far behind has been known to skim a book. She spends a fair amount of time reading, fortunately not every book she is sent has to be reviewed. I think a couple of publishers just send her books. They send a list every 6 months or so and she can select what she would like to read and or review.
She has been given quite an honour in early May. An author that she has become friends with and who lives in the Perth hills has asked her to launch her latest book.

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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 29, 2017, 01:21:08 pm
Blimey Chookie that's a lots of books!
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 29, 2017, 08:22:46 pm
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She has been given quite an honour in early May. An author that she has become friends with and who lives in the Perth hills has asked her to launch her latest book.
That's very special, Cookie.  She must be excited and perhaps a bit nervous about that!
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Post by: achookwoman on March 29, 2017, 08:40:07 pm
Cookie, that is quite something that DD has been asked to launch a book. Congratulations.
We do have to do something about the books. At the moment all are being packed and we know several charities who sell books so this is where a lot will go.
We are working with a local craftsman in Ballarat who is going to build some book shelves.
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Post by: mab19 on March 29, 2017, 10:54:25 pm
We are given quite a lot of books and after they have been read, mostly by DH, we give them to a local fire brigade who have a big book sale every year to raise funds.
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Post by: judydawn on March 30, 2017, 12:54:08 am
Books galore Chookie, they're not all cookbooks I presume.  It sounds as if you're progressing well at Cherokee.
Congratulations to your DD cookie, they must think very highly of her.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 30, 2017, 03:21:14 am
DD was quite thrilled, I think it is because she is good friends with the author. She won't be nervous, she gives lectures and webinars for work. Who would have believed it as she was very shy growing up.
Mum and Dad are very proud of her.

We try to give our books away after we have read them, unless they have been signed by the author. Usually to friends or book stalls. I always take some into my book club as they are like new. Car club readers cop them too.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 30, 2017, 08:02:12 am
Judy, I have over 400 cook books. There must be well over 1000 others. Ral and I both studied literature at Uni. Ral reads good literature, I read thrillers and murder mysteries. I also like historical thrillers. We tend to not watch much tv. Re reading ' a Small Town in Italy' by Eric Newby.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 30, 2017, 08:21:59 am
You read my type of book Chookie. Most of the books I read for book club are 'good' literature. I enjoy some but not others. I did an optional lot of literature units at Uni, it didn't really change my view of the books I enjoy. My motto is to read what you enjoy.
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Post by: judydawn on March 30, 2017, 08:58:46 am
I guess a few hundred will make it back into Invermay Chookie.  I don't seem to have time to read but I'm hoping to be able to do that when I end up in a nursing home!
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Post by: mab19 on March 31, 2017, 12:29:14 am
Let's hope that is well into the future Judy. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 02, 2017, 01:14:42 pm
We took our old car to a display day today. There was about 6 of our club members that did it. It was quite warm (32) and no shade at all. Fun chatting but a bit warm. There is another display day at the end of the month but we won't be doing that one.
Some magnificent cars there, not only vintage ones.
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Post by: obbie on April 02, 2017, 09:57:06 pm
we have a car show next weekend, Jim just washed and polished 2 of our on the weekend. :D
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Post by: achookwoman on April 05, 2017, 10:18:35 pm
Unpacking. But where to start!!  Maybe do one room at a time.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 06, 2017, 02:39:14 am
You're on the downhill run now Chookie. Well done.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 06, 2017, 10:49:46 am
You must be pleased that you have all your stuff around you now Chookie. Very wise doing one room at a time.
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Post by: mab19 on April 07, 2017, 07:03:10 am
I had lunch out with a friend today.  We ordered Chicken & Sweet Corn Soup and it was terrible.  It was barely warm, looked like "slop" and tasted awful.  We returned it to the cook told him it wasn't nice and left.  That's the first time I have ever done that.
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Post by: judydawn on April 07, 2017, 07:22:21 am
You have to let them know Margaret, in most establishments table staff don't even show the chef plates returned full of food - they just bin in. How is the chef to know if he isn't told.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 07, 2017, 10:14:19 pm
Well done Mab.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 08, 2017, 02:19:04 am
We'll done Margaret. It's probably a pity more people don't do it.
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Post by: obbie on April 08, 2017, 05:09:50 am
Mab, more people should do that.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 08, 2017, 12:30:49 pm
I slept all day today. I seemed to have found a cold, so felt that was the best thing to do. I am feeling better tonight.
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Post by: judydawn on April 08, 2017, 03:04:00 pm
I hope it works for you cookie, will you be able to sleep tonight?
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Post by: cookie1 on April 09, 2017, 06:17:19 am
Yes Judy, I slept like a log. Feel better today, maybe just a nanny nap.
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Post by: mcmich on April 16, 2017, 03:13:07 pm
Started the day with the hot pools at Moree. Have crossed the boarder and staying at Condamine for the night - very basic accommodation. A one horse town and pretty sure the horse is dead.
Big day tomorrow heading for Rockhampton. Loving caravan life.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 16, 2017, 11:06:16 pm
Michele, sounds great.
More unpacking. Have promised myself an hour in veggie garden today. Also to bake some Chocolate chip biscuits.
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Post by: mab19 on April 17, 2017, 12:29:04 am
Chookie, good to hear that you are taking some time out for gardening and cooking.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 17, 2017, 08:45:27 am
Mich aren't the pools at Moree incredible. We only ever managed the coolest one. Have a wonderful time.
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Post by: judydawn on April 17, 2017, 09:42:41 am
Glad to hear you're enjoying the caravan Michele.

I've caught up with 2 friends at various times today, had lunch with one and made 2 trips to the nursing home throughout the day.  So busy down on the foreshore today with a kite festival and people just wanting to be near the beach on such a lovely day.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 18, 2017, 12:36:55 pm
I thought I would share what DH has been up to lately. He has changed the car from left hand drive to right hand drive, re-upholstered the seats, re done the lining of the car, taken all the panels off and straightened them and is now re painting them. The car was green before. I'm very proud of him. We will possibly get it licensed in a few months.
Before he started on the body work he re conditioned the motor. He still has a bit to go on it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 18, 2017, 01:35:39 pm
You are a clever man Mr.Cookie 8)
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Post by: judydawn on April 18, 2017, 03:27:50 pm
Brilliant work, it amazes me how people can transform rust heaps back to their former glory. 

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Post by: Cuilidh on April 18, 2017, 08:59:54 pm
What a great job - well done Mr Cookie.  It must be very rewarding to see the results of all that labour coming together and ending up with a classic like this one.
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Post by: mab19 on April 19, 2017, 01:17:57 am
A great job Mr. Cookie, well done.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2017, 02:48:20 am
Thank you all, I think he is pleased that it is coming together at last. The next one is in bits, on our patio. It's going to be buck board. Similar to the one in the photo. It was a ute when we got it, it had been a car and was cut off during the war as you received more petrol rations if you had a ute.
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Post by: judydawn on April 19, 2017, 10:32:24 am
Is DH going to keep both vehicles cookie, do you have room for all these vehicles he does up?
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2017, 01:03:42 pm
When the black one is finished Judy we will have to get rid of either that or the burgundy one we drive now. It will be an extremely hard decision. Then I hope down the track we will keep the buckboard.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 19, 2017, 01:15:45 pm
Cookie your DH is certainly a very talented and persistent gentleman. Pass on Ral and my congratulations.
We had one big day today. The carrier men were fantastic, but the company tried to over charge us by $2000. ,
Funny how I  don't feel very sad at leaving Cherokee after 33 years. We loved every moment but I suppose the challenges ahead have taken over.
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Post by: judydawn on April 19, 2017, 02:05:55 pm
Just a little overcharge Chookie!  Something wrong with their calculations there.
You've had so long to get used to the idea of leaving Cherokee and now it's finally happened, it must be a great relief. Your new life had already started, albeit with constant trips back to the old house so I guess  your emotions at the moment would be of joy that it is finally happening.  Good luck to you both, it's been an amazing effort.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 20, 2017, 12:17:29 am
Judy, you have that right about leaving.
We stayed the night before the final shift at a B and B in Woodend. The host was very nice and got up early to give us an early breakfast.
The over charging for the shift has just confirmed that it is wise to trust your gut feeling.
Also the leading man in the shifting team went in to bat for us.  May be the morning tea and lunches talking.
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Post by: judydawn on April 20, 2017, 01:17:35 am
Oh most definitely that would have helped Chookie not to mention the fact that you and Ral are two beautiful people of course.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 20, 2017, 03:38:34 am
Thanks Judy, but we see ourselves as pretty ordinary.  Although the carriers had some tales about extremely rude people they had shifted.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 22, 2017, 02:09:03 pm
DD took me out for lunch today to the Epicurean at the Crown. It was lovely and I pretended I didn't have diabetes.  I filled up mainly on the lovely salads. Had some lovely house cured pastrami. Not a heck of a lot of sweets as although they were nice I didn't really want much. I had some Diplomat Pudding which I enjoyed very much.
I love trying the bread at these places. I had a piece of Rye bread and was extremely disappointed. The flavour was sort of ok but I felt mine was much better. They had some cute rectangular bread rolls about 2 1/2 in he's by 1 1/2 inches. They were rolled in lots of different seeds. The seeds gave them a lovely flavour.

Dinner was half a round of toasted ham and cheese.
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Post by: judydawn on April 22, 2017, 02:44:45 pm
What a lovely day out cookie, an early birthday present perhaps?
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Post by: achookwoman on April 22, 2017, 10:34:29 pm
Cookie, sounds lovely.  I have had those triangular rolls when overseas. Fascinated how they make them.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2017, 04:51:47 am
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What a lovely day out cookie, an early birthday present perhaps?

Yes it was Judy. They have a surcharge on Sundays so we decided Saturday was just as good.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 23, 2017, 09:09:06 am
How lovely to have lunch with your DD as a Birthday treat Cookie.It all sounds delicious.
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Post by: mab19 on May 06, 2017, 10:01:35 am
Today GD (18)  and I went to the fete at our local nursing home and retirement village.  Unfortunately the day was very windy and some of the stalls were having trouble keeping their items on their table.  GD thought it would be a good idea if we were to get our faces painted  so we did.  I decided against a black eye mask :-)) and so we settled for a small flower on our cheek.  We both received some strange looks from some people but you have to have a bit of fun now and then :) 
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Post by: judydawn on May 06, 2017, 12:07:51 pm
Good for you Margaret, why not have some fun.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 06, 2017, 01:58:07 pm
Yeah, brilliant idea. I'm sure your GD loved the fact that you had your face done as well.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 07, 2017, 09:19:43 am
Well done Margaret on having fun with your GD.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 07, 2017, 01:48:25 pm
Today was devoted to washing, ironing and a bit of housework. I have a few things that I didn't put in the van so will do those in the morning.
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Post by: judydawn on May 07, 2017, 02:07:20 pm
Enjoy your holiday cookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 08, 2017, 12:06:42 pm
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Enjoy your holiday cookie.
Yes Cookie have a fabulous time :-*
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Post by: cookie1 on May 08, 2017, 02:17:45 pm
Thank you. We are at Galena Bridge on the Murchison river about 540km from Perth. It is a free camp and lovely. I've had a lovely shower and DH put up the satellite dish so that we could watch Australian Story. It was about David and Francis Pollock on Wooleen station. David's Dad is a member of the car club and we went up to Wooleen with him a few years ago.
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Post by: judydawn on May 08, 2017, 03:49:52 pm
A good day's travelling cookie then a nice, relaxing evening watching something that was near and dear to you both. Nice to hear from you so soon.
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Post by: mab19 on May 09, 2017, 12:25:44 am
Enjoy your holiday Cookie. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 09, 2017, 04:08:20 am
Thank you. The coverage last night was pretty poor so I didn't put up a photo. We are at the turn off to Denham ( Shark Bay) having morning tea. Here is our last night free camp.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 09, 2017, 04:10:10 am
DH got up early and took sunrise photos. I buried my head under the blanket.
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Post by: judydawn on May 09, 2017, 08:06:14 am
As I would cookie LOL.
I've been to Costco, visited the nursing home, went to a Telstra shop to see why my iPad had no service on 4G, back to the nursing home then finally home to unload the car.  Achieved everything I wanted to today.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 09, 2017, 08:55:58 am
A busy day Judy. At least you managed to complete all your jobs. Well done.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 09, 2017, 12:48:46 pm
Have fun Cookie.
We had our flu injections, I think Cookie is having more fun.
Mab, what a great idea. I think my GC would run the other way and pretend they didn't know me.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 09, 2017, 01:01:24 pm
Lovely photos Cookie 8)

You've been busy today Judy. ;)
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Post by: mab19 on May 09, 2017, 11:48:02 pm
Good morning everyone.

Nice photos Cookie.  Sunrise is far too early for me. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on May 11, 2017, 12:09:58 am
Thanks for the photos Cookie. As Ral said about your outfit, ' very impressive'.
With a bit of luck I will get into veggie garden today and also make some bread sticks for garlic bread. Will use Cookies Vienna Bread recipe.

Yesterday I was rung by a woman who is considering buying a TMX 21. As I know very little about this machine I suggested that she join the Forum and request information.  I hope some one can help.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 11, 2017, 12:34:51 pm
A lovely day here. I did lots of reading and went for a couple of walks. DH went up the beach and caught half a dozen lovely whiting. Everyone has been so sweet here, offering to take us out in their boat, or let us use their boat. We have said no as we made the decision to sell ours. However we were given some bald him groper ( bluebone) tonight. We will trade a rice custard for it.

The only disadvantage to being here is that the coverage is poor and it's hard to use the iPad.
Tuesday night had a lovely sunset.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 11, 2017, 01:04:26 pm
Cookie, all sounds lovely. Talk to us when you can.
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Post by: judydawn on May 11, 2017, 01:25:45 pm
A lovely sunset cookie.  It's nice that others are sharing their catch with you but DH did OK for himself too catching enough for a meal or two from the beach.
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Post by: Kevin M on May 11, 2017, 03:19:19 pm
Finnally home from Zurich and done with the audit. So time to retry the Korma from our favorite Indian cookbook.  And maybe cream puffs.

I made the Korma before I left but haven't been able to play with my thermomix in weeks
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 11, 2017, 04:17:47 pm
Wonderful photo Cookie.

Its great being reunited with your Thermomix after a break Kevin.Have fun cooking ;D

Went and had coffee with friends this morning. We always have a laughter together.
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Post by: mab19 on May 11, 2017, 11:38:48 pm
Waiting for a friend to ring so I can pick her up from the garage. She is having her car serviced.  We will probably go out for lunch later.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 12, 2017, 04:49:20 am
In between feeding tradies I have managed to cut back plants in veggie garden. Time to plant broad beans and garlic.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 12, 2017, 12:32:37 pm
You have all been very busy. I slept in, went for a couple of walks and read!
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Post by: mab19 on May 13, 2017, 12:23:51 am
A nice relaxing day Cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 13, 2017, 07:50:37 am
Yes Margaret. There will be quite a few of them here. Lovely.
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2017, 10:24:11 am
Today I've been busy from 8.30 am until 6 pm with final preparations for my contribution to my Probus Club's birthday party tomorrow. Photos of what I've plated up today. I may have to do them 1 at a time.
Baked orange & sultana cheesecake - a larger plate done for the party.
http://www.foodiful.com.au/recipes/76344/orange-and-sultana-cheesecake-slice
I converted this recipe for the TMX & will post it when things quieten down here
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2017, 10:26:28 am
Tim Tam truffles http://www.foodiful.com.au/recipes/108981/tim-tam-truffles & Honey Nougat slice http://thermofun.com/thermofun-wicked-wednesday-honey-nougat-delight/
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2017, 10:27:47 am
My lemon meringue slice didn't work out, the pastry was too soggy so I made lemon meringue mess!
http://www.foodtolove.com.au/recipes/lemon-meringue-slice-5122
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2017, 10:29:19 am
My savoury platter - chicken tenderloins crumbed with Italian style breadcrumbs from the EDC.  I've also made quiches, vol au vents and cheese & onion filled bread sticks.
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2017, 10:32:06 am
Finally, our Costco birthday cake. I have our plaque to sit within the circle of cream piping but will do that at the hall as the cake is easier to transport if the shrink wrap is not broken.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 18, 2017, 12:48:55 pm
Wow, Judy, you've done it again.  What a tremendous spread - your Probus ladies must absolutely love you - I know I am deeply envious of them getting all your treats.  Should you wish to send a sample of the leftovers my way I'll not say no (not that I would imagine there would be any leftovers)!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 18, 2017, 01:26:31 pm
OMG Judy what a marvelous array of goodies. Well done you 8)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 18, 2017, 01:45:54 pm
Judy you have produced some incredible looking food. The Probus ladies will love you to bits.

DH went out fishing with a friend again today. They did well, catching 9 lovely big fish between them. We don't have the freezer space so have only taken some for dinner tomorrow night and one baldchin fillet to freeze.
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2017, 02:01:25 pm
Thanks girls, I really enjoy putting my thinking cap on to come up with some different things each year.  It's nice to get back in the kitchen and cook for more than 1 person.  They ladies take all the leftovers home, I supply takeaway containers for them.
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Post by: mab19 on May 19, 2017, 12:42:31 am
A lovely lot of food Judy, I'm sure the ladies will appreciate it.
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Post by: mab19 on May 20, 2017, 03:04:50 am
Went to the farmers market this morning.  I bought some King Edward potatoes, beetroot, cooking apples, mushrooms, garlic and honey.  All grown locally.
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Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2017, 10:54:04 am
Thanks Margaret, I couldn't get to sleep last night thinking about what I could do for next year already!
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Post by: Katj on May 20, 2017, 12:18:07 pm
DH and I spent 3 hours at Salamanca markets in Tassie. I bought some Chilli/kaffir lime salt rub (Tassie sea salt), and a small jar of Pepperberry &sea salt rub. Some yummy Creamed Leatherwood honey, Salted caramel popcorn dipped in chocolate (DH picked that ) 3 packets of different nuts (soy,sesame almonds)Honeyed macadamias and Caramel cashews, all to take to DS in Melbs on our way home to Perth. I bought a biggish colourful bag made from recycled fabric strips, a scarf. We bought a small picture for our wall as a memento of our trip. It's a row of birds carved from local wood. DH bought some woollen socks. I'm sure there's things I've forgotten.
We are now comfortably settled in our B&b looking at a replay of DH's dash cam footage. We had to swerve to miss a wombat running across the road today. You can clearly see him running across in front of us. Yesterday we saw a Lyre bird crossing in front of us while driving thru a forest area.
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Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2017, 01:04:47 pm
I loved the Salamanca market when we went down there for the Forumfest Katj, it's impossible to come away without buying something.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 20, 2017, 01:39:50 pm
It sounds wonderful Katj.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 20, 2017, 02:26:08 pm
Judy, that all looks delicious.   Lucky Probus

This morning we went to the Farmers Market at Creswick. Ral pointed out this stall to me. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170520/d25e3a4ac6716d187225bdadff924585.jpg)


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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 20, 2017, 02:43:13 pm
Blimey Chookie, I can't believe it LOL Did you buy any? It even has the Cornish Colours of Black and Gold.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 20, 2017, 10:36:22 pm
CC, thought you would enjoy it. Yes we bought fudge. It was delicious. They use cream from an organic farm.

Still unpacking. I do one or two boxes a day. Cleaning up in the garden and a bit of cooking.
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Post by: Katj on May 20, 2017, 11:27:44 pm
Nothing like fresh homemade fudge. Or Turkish delight, I love a good Turkish delight.
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Post by: judydawn on May 21, 2017, 02:17:58 am
Love it, there's a money making idea for you Denise LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2017, 05:34:17 am
It sounds like the fudge was rather nice.

This morning we went to the Monkey Mia Biggest morning tea. It's always fun as they auction things as well as selling plates of leftover food. Some of the regulars up here are lovely bakers.
I made Snickers Balls again as I didn't need an oven .https://wholefoodsimply.com/?s=Snickers+balls

I thought there was plenty of peanut butter in the jar but DH had been eating it on his toast. Thermomix to the rescue. I made some with some extra peanuts.
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Post by: judydawn on May 21, 2017, 08:04:52 am
 Isn't it great when the Thermie can get you out of trouble cookie?  We have a Biggest Morning Tea at the nursing home next week.
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Post by: mcmich on May 21, 2017, 10:19:56 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 21, 2017, 05:34:17 am
It sounds like the fudge was rather nice.

This morning we went to the Monkey Mia Biggest morning tea. It's always fun as they auction things as well as selling plates of leftover food. Some of the regulars up here are lovely bakers.
I made Snickers Balls again as I didn't need an oven .https://wholefoodsimply.com/?s=Snickers+balls

I thought there was plenty of peanut butter in the jar but DH had been eating it on his toast. Thermomix to the rescue. I made some with some extra peanuts.

Would be yummier than store bought too.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2017, 12:01:43 pm
It certainly is Mich. DH was very surprised.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 22, 2017, 12:43:27 pm
Just back from taking Chance to the Vet for his annual checkup and booster vaccinations. All good,passed with flying colours.Because he was so good he is now chomping on a chewy for being so well behaved.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 23, 2017, 12:31:45 pm
Well done Chance.

We drove up to Carnarvon today. It was only about 350km, but we didn't leave until 9.30am by the time we had said goodbye to everyone. We are here for two sleeps. It is a very tropical town. They grow lots of bananas, mangoes as well as tomatoes, capsicum, beans, corn and quite a few other veggies for the city markets.
It is on the Gascoyne river and that is where they get all the water from. However the river looks dry, they pump the water from under the sand.
Tomorrow we are going down each side of the river to the plantations and buy what we can from them before going shopping for food.
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Post by: judydawn on May 23, 2017, 01:27:04 pm
That sounds like a good idea cookie - nice, fresh produce.
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Post by: mab19 on May 24, 2017, 12:18:26 am
Cookie, we had the best mango smoothies in Carnarvon when we were there years ago.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 24, 2017, 12:18:25 pm
We had fantastic ones today too Margaret. Possibly at the same place. Bumbaks. Morrells do great ones too.

Tomorrow we go out to the Kennedy Ranges  and will have no coverage for a couple of days.

I saw my first Finger Lime today. They obviously grow them up here. I had never tasted them before, so I squeezed half of one on my haloumi burger for dinner tonight. It was lovely and seemed to cut back the salt in the haloumi a bit.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 24, 2017, 09:40:32 pm
There is one stand at Victoria Market that always seems to have finger limes on sale and I often wonder what they taste like.  Must try one one day.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 25, 2017, 11:51:58 pm
Cookie, sounds like you are having a great time.
I love Finger Limes. Bought some a couple of years ago, very expensive, $50 a kilo.
Marina, where at QV do you get them. .?
Today planting garlic, I hope. Some spooking.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 26, 2017, 12:28:36 am
Quote from: achookwoman on May 25, 2017, 11:51:58 pm
Cookie, sounds like you are having a great time.
I love Finger Limes. Bought some a couple of years ago, very expensive, $50 a kilo.
Marina, where at QV do you get them. .?
Today planting garlic, I hope. Some spooking.

I'll check out the name of the stall that has the finger limes, Chookie, and let you know.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 26, 2017, 06:54:29 am
Thanks, good of you, Marina.   
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Post by: cookie1 on May 28, 2017, 05:12:01 am
We've been bush. Out at the Kennedy Ranges. It was quite hot, very dusty, but absolutely beautiful. We went on a couple of walks into gorges there. At night the camp hosts (volunteers) lit a fire and we all went down with our drinks and chatted. Lovely. The reason the van pop top roof is down is that we were just about to leave and I remembered I didn't have a photo.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 28, 2017, 08:14:14 am
Wonderful Cookie. Half your luck.

Today we stood in the rain and mud to watch our GS ride a very slippery down hill bike ride. He did very well. He was one of the youngest and had one of the best times.
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Post by: judydawn on May 28, 2017, 08:23:15 am
Lovely photos cookie, you certainly are out in the bush.
Your GS would have loved having you in the crowd Chookie & Ral.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 28, 2017, 08:33:32 am
We'll done to your GS Chookie. That must have been very difficult.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 28, 2017, 05:19:46 pm
Wonderful photos Cookie. 8)

Well done to your GS on completing the bike course Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 29, 2017, 07:08:57 am
We are in Exmouth at the moment. Have been out and about as we haven't been here for about 29 years.
The first photo is taken in the Shothole Canyon. We went for a little walk and you can see the Red Terror there.
The second photo is the Western side of the Exmouth peninsula.
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Post by: judydawn on May 29, 2017, 08:01:55 am
Walking uphill cookie, that'll keep you fit!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 29, 2017, 12:11:04 pm
I've been quite proud of myself Judy. I haven't done heaps of walking but the walking I have done I haven't got puffed or anything.   My treadmill has helped me heaps.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 29, 2017, 10:14:43 pm
Beautiful skies in the photos Cookie.Love the scenery too.
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Post by: mab19 on May 30, 2017, 12:00:58 am
Lovely photos Cookie.  Reminds me of our trips to the west.
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Post by: trudy on May 31, 2017, 11:18:37 am
Great photo's Cookie.  Have a great trip!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 31, 2017, 12:47:54 pm
Thank you. We are in Dongara tonight and will arrive home tomorrow. It is very cool compared to what we have become used to.
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Post by: mab19 on May 31, 2017, 11:44:02 pm
Our hot water system blew up yesterday, so had to call the plumber.  He is always very prompt and we now have a brand new system and my bank account looks a bit sad.  He told us a funny story about another couple who had their system do the same thing and four days later they still can't decide what brand to buy.   :-))   
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Post by: judydawn on June 01, 2017, 01:09:40 am
It's something that needs replacing immediately Margaret, I usually just ring the gas company and ask them to replace it.  My HWS here is now 24 years old so I imagine it won't last much longer. I don't understand why it would take so long to decide what you want, perhaps finance is a problem for them at the moment.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 01, 2017, 12:43:52 pm
Brr! Imagine being without hot water in this weather. When we lived in Carnamah we had a teacher house. The water quality in the town was very poor and caused the hot water to literally blow up regularly. We would report it but then had to wait until the plumber from a town about 100km away was coming down and could bring a new system. We would have all our pots etc on the stove heating water.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 01, 2017, 04:04:08 pm
DS and I went to visit a new grocery store ( Marks and Spencer Foodhall) that has opened in his home town. I bought a couple of items but DS said it was too expensive for him. We then called in next door to a Homebase Store ( like your Bunnings) where he bought some strawberry plants that were reduced.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 02, 2017, 12:30:22 am
CC, DS shopping is the sort of shopping that I like to do, although we have a rather special shop in Ballarat called Wilsons. They have very fresh veggies, fruit and delicious small goods. I go a bit mad when I go there so try to limit my visits.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 02, 2017, 06:37:14 am
We finished unpacking the van, got most of the washing done and popped over to some friends to take them some fish that DH caught in Monkey Mia.
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Post by: mab19 on June 02, 2017, 07:13:46 am
Went on a shopping trip with a GF today, neither of us bought anything
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Post by: achookwoman on June 02, 2017, 08:00:44 pm
Have been cleaning up the veggie garden and have planted garlic, snow peas and lettuce.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 11, 2017, 03:56:51 pm
I did a car boot sale with our friend and neighbour today. Made a profit and more important got rid of unwanted items.The car came home with less items than we took so that was good ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 11, 2017, 11:31:58 pm
Went to a White Elephant in the village in the morning, did some cooking and gardening in the afternoon - early finish though, lost the sun around 4.00 pm and it immediately started getting colder, so came inside and sat down with a book!
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Post by: judydawn on June 12, 2017, 12:54:01 am
Good one Denise, it's nice to make a little and unload unwanted items.
Your Sunday sounded very nice Marina.
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Post by: obbie on June 12, 2017, 02:04:03 am
It got cold here about lunch time yesterday, it didn't help that we had a big hole in the bathroom, to outside, and the back door open.  The joys of repairs to bathrooms. ;)

 Great time for me to bake, get dinner ready, and prep for the weeks meals.
Today at work. ;D

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Post by: achookwoman on June 12, 2017, 03:16:02 am
Looking forward to finish gardening in backyard. Then to start on front. Cooking pies in pie maker and babysitting 2 dogs.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2017, 06:24:43 am
I've done the ironing and washing. When DH wakes up from his afternoon nap I will zap round with my new Dyson toy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 13, 2017, 06:00:22 pm
I've been shopping with a friend today. It was lovely just browsing at all the things you could buy. I did buy birthday cards,a gift for our great-nephew and summer pjs for Louis.
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Post by: obbie on June 14, 2017, 12:39:45 am
wasting time while at work.... :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 14, 2017, 09:08:52 am
I went to the podiatrist this morning and then did the shopping. Tomorrow is hair cut day and a visit to the Optometrist before my visit to the Opthamolgist next month. ( I think I have them the correct way round)
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Post by: judydawn on June 14, 2017, 09:40:47 am
I do it the other way around cookie. The Opthamologist first rather than the Optometrist telling me I need new glasses then the Opthamologist saying he will do an op and my new glasses not being needed.

I met the Probus ladies for morning tea (brunch for me, I ordered a small pizza!) then onto the nursing home where I was shocked to learn we had lost one of our lovely ladies.  A sombre mood there today.
Home to ring some hotels to find out who is doing Christmas in July this year for our Probus group.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 14, 2017, 12:06:10 pm
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I do it the other way around cookie. The Opthamologist first rather than the Optometrist telling me I need new glasses then the Opthamologist saying he will do an op and my new glasses not being needed.

I met the Probus ladies for morning tea (brunch for me, I ordered a small pizza!) then onto the nursing home where I was shocked to learn we had lost one of our lovely ladies.  A sombre mood there today.
Home to ring some hotels to find out who is doing Christmas in July this year for our Probus group.
What is the op on your eye?  Laser?

Sorry to hear of the loss of one of your ladies, an unexpected passing is always just that much harder on everyone.
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Post by: judydawn on June 14, 2017, 01:28:31 pm
No op needed yet Marina but he will tell me when and if I do need it, he's just not prepared to tell me what he's going to do until the time comes as it may never progress to that stage.  It's called ERM, Epiretinal Membrane.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 14, 2017, 04:31:23 pm
A sad day for the residents at Wesley House today Judy.
Good news you didn't need an eye injection Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 14, 2017, 11:59:59 pm
Judy very upsetting for your Mum and Geoff.
I gave Ral a small chain saw on a long pole for Xmas and yesterday he did some trimming of the very large Apple tree in our house yard. We are now burning the cut branches.
The Bulbdog puppy is keeping us busy. It has a very strong personality and very playful.
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Post by: judydawn on June 15, 2017, 02:41:42 am
A handy gadget Chookie. Enjoy the puppy, he won't be there much longer will he?
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Post by: achookwoman on June 16, 2017, 10:38:42 pm
Last night I cooked up a large pot of mixed grains, beans and seeds. I replace 100g of flour with this mix in my No Fuss bread.  Will have to find some other ways to use it as well.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 24, 2017, 03:57:16 pm
An inaugural Food Fair set up site for two days in fields right behind the lane where I live. DS and I ambled over to have a look. Quite good although a little disappointing that there wasn't really locally produced foods for sale. I wanted to buy local honey and cold pressed rapeseed oil but  I did buy "wet garlic" from the Isle of Wight, Perry Cider and Dry Cured Bacon. I did have a very nice Cappuccino and a Hog Roast Bap with apple sauce and sage and onion stuffing. I could only eat half of it, it was massive :o
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Post by: achookwoman on June 24, 2017, 11:41:28 pm
CC, these events sometimes take a while to get going. Nice and handy and you did get some goodies.
We are thinking of getting some bee hives. In Ballarat there is a couple who will set them up at your house and fully service them. You pay $250 a year and get a proportion of the honey. About 30 kilos. We are paying about $15 a kilo at the moment.
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Post by: Katj on June 25, 2017, 01:08:49 am
CC I hope your local a Food Fair continues to grow, 'tis always nice to stroll around and see what's on offer.
Chookie, I think that deal with the Beehives is great! And to get fresh raw honey for yourselves is a good thing. We all need bees.
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Post by: judydawn on June 25, 2017, 02:03:24 am
How convenient to have a food fair that close to your house Denise, you did well with the goodies you did buy.
Go for it Chookie, it's an offer too good to refuse.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 25, 2017, 12:46:22 pm
Denise that sounds fun, especially being so close.
Chookie I'd love to have fresh honey on tap!  One of the guys I worked with had hives and offered to help me set up, unfortunately DH has had some bad reactions to be stings so I thought it wise not to do it.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 25, 2017, 09:34:41 pm
Chookie, I like the sound of the bee hives and would love to have some, but wedon't really go through much honey are only a small property so probably wouldn't work, which is a shame as we need to encourage as many bees as we can.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 02, 2017, 08:13:57 am
This isn't really what we have been doing today, but on Friday night all of our staff went to a concert by a quartet called FourPlay (http://www.fourplay.com.au/) and it was brilliant.  They were far from a conventional string quartet and the concert was incredibly vibrant and very exciting.  I didn't think I would like it, but they held me, and everyone else in the audience, spellbound for the entire time.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 02, 2017, 08:17:36 am
That's wonderful Marina. A lovely surprise for all of you.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 02, 2017, 11:00:28 pm
Marina, that is great. Nice to enjoy some music when you don't expect to.
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Post by: obbie on July 03, 2017, 06:53:59 am
bee hives are really easy to look after. we used to have them down near the macadamia tree. great honey as well.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 07, 2017, 04:14:08 am
About to go shopping for weekly supplies.
Now I can see what I have because of the new drawers, I won't have to buy much. Trying the $100 a week programme.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 07, 2017, 05:41:33 am
Good luck with  it Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 07, 2017, 08:31:30 am
Quote from: achookwoman on July 07, 2017, 04:14:08 am
About to go shopping for weekly supplies.
Now I can see what I have because of the new drawers, I won't have to buy much. Trying the $100 a week programme.
Didn't work. Although I probably have enough Fruit and veggies to last for 2 weeks. .
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Post by: judydawn on July 07, 2017, 08:36:14 am
Oh well, you tried Chookie LOL.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 07, 2017, 07:17:33 pm
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About to go shopping for weekly supplies.
Now I can see what I have because of the new drawers, I won't have to buy much. Trying the $100 a week programme.
Didn't work. Although I probably have enough Fruit and veggies to last for 2 weeks. .
LOL  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 08, 2017, 08:00:32 pm
I've been pottering in the garden today working as much as I could in the shade. I rescued Apple mint,Ginger mint and Pineapple mint that we're struggling where they were growing. They are now in pots. I've never cooked with them, just like their pretty foliage. I suppose I could put them in a jug of Pimms (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pimm%27s) as garnish ;)
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Post by: achookwoman on July 08, 2017, 09:21:16 pm
CC, I thought Apple mint was the one used in mint sauce. What do you use ? Pine apple mint is nice in chilled water on a hot day.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 09, 2017, 07:21:19 am
It shows how poor my herb knowledge is, I didn't even know there was different types of mint.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 09, 2017, 07:45:38 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on July 08, 2017, 09:21:16 pm
CC, I thought Apple mint was the one used in mint sauce. What do you use ? Pine apple mint is nice in chilled water on a hot day.
I use a different mint for mint sauce Chookie. The original plant I bought at the supermarket. I'll try the pineapple mint in chilled water. ;)

Taking advantage of the good weather I cleaned out our Potting Shed. There were many cobwebs to vacuum up. I then put everything back throwing away things that we just don't use/need anymore. I wonder how long it will stay tidy ???
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Post by: achookwoman on July 09, 2017, 11:43:20 pm
Spent most of the afternoon in the garden after cleaning out the chook shed. Lovely to be outside.
Cleaned out a couple of kitchen drawers.
In the morning I matched all the saucepans with their lids. Have 4 large lids over???
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Post by: cookie1 on July 10, 2017, 04:15:58 am
That seems to happen Chookie!!!
Yesterday I decided to swap the container my SD starter lives in. I found the container but couldn't find the lid! (those jolly lids Chookie) I cleaned out 2 cupboards looking for it and still didn't find it.
DH and I are off to a carbs talk this afternoon. A little more  information on the importance of them to me won't go astray.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 10, 2017, 09:45:00 am
First day back on the 5:2 diet today.  Michael Mosely has revised the daily calorie count up to 800, saying there is not that much difference between that and the previous total.  I am really chuffed as I have come in at just over 500.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 10, 2017, 12:49:07 pm
We'll done.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 10, 2017, 01:15:41 pm
Marina, that is great. Congratulations.
Gave the large fridge a good clean out.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 11, 2017, 07:00:18 am
This morning DH and I went to the Apple store. His ipad has been very, very slow lately and he gets frustrated. (Men) They were very good and treated him with care and explained things in non techno terms. It turns out that everything is fine with the ipad, the battery is good and he still has 10GB of  memory left. DD gave it a clean out before we left.
We did however look at new ipads and I am thinking very seriously that maybe I would like one. I don't NEED it, its purely a WANT.  I will have a serious think about it.
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Post by: judydawn on July 11, 2017, 10:16:21 am
LOL cookie. Sleep on it, you may change your mind.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 11, 2017, 11:02:43 am
Know exactly where you are at the moment. Ral needs a new iPad. It is not so much the buying but transferring the info over and getting used to a new machine.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 11, 2017, 12:36:13 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on July 11, 2017, 11:02:43 am
Know exactly where you are at the moment. Ral needs a new iPad. It is not so much the buying but transferring the info over and getting used to a new machine.

Ditto here Chookie.
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Post by: judydawn on July 11, 2017, 02:17:23 pm
Up at 6.30 am and by 8 am I was out the front weeding, a job I needed to do. Lunch with a Probus friend and one of the few occasions I haven't been in to feed DH - his sister did it for me so that was really appreciated. He and Mum were happy to see me mid afternoon though.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 12, 2017, 03:36:52 am
Well done Judy.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 12, 2017, 11:28:09 am
Glad to see you taking a little time for yourself Judy.
Our carpenters finished today. The drawers are wonderful. I told them it was better than winning the Lottery.
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Post by: judydawn on July 12, 2017, 01:55:57 pm
Thanks girls, it's long overdue.
Glad you are so happy with your kitchen now Chookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 12, 2017, 04:59:25 pm
Last day of our Upholstery Class. Our teacher surprised us all with a gift.We had to chose one of her prints of the Botanical Drawings she has done over the past few years. I choose the Passionflower. Of course we had a gift for her. A gift voucher and a huge bouquet of her favorite flowers.Many people had contributed as we all loved being part of her class. She said she will have fun spending the voucher.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 12, 2017, 08:56:52 pm
That's a beautiful print, CC.  It's obvious there was a great deal of thought given to appropriate gifts by eveyone and both your fellow 'students' and your teacher will take many happy memories of your time sharing the craft and being together with each other into the future.
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Post by: judydawn on July 13, 2017, 12:20:29 am
It's beautiful Denise, what a lovely thing to do for her class.  I'm sure you will find a special spot to hang it once it's framed.  Your last class must have been a wonderful but sad occasion.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 13, 2017, 12:31:29 am
CC, a lovely conclusion to your upholstery classes. Sad indeed for both the teacher and participants. That Passionfruit print is really something special.
I have placed all things back in to the new drawers. It will be a pleasure to be able to easily find what I need when cooking.
The carpenters also built some shelves in the laundry. Thing are gradually taking shape at Invermay. Next the long drive resurfacing and a new large shed .
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Post by: mab19 on July 13, 2017, 01:14:13 am
CC, that's a lovely print and something that you will bring special memories whenever you look at it.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 13, 2017, 12:36:07 pm
I love your print Denise. It will have many happy memories for you.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 14, 2017, 10:57:19 pm
Sister's  Birthday lunch went well. Everyone loved the Portuguese custard tarts. Mine didn't look as tidy as C C's. Will eat the leftover tarts with visitor today.
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Post by: mcmich on July 19, 2017, 09:02:04 am
Great day  ;D
A trip to Bunnings, Office Works and Spotlight. 3 of my favourite stores.
DH got a new wheel barrow - it was long overdue. I got a few crafty things - not at all needed   :-X
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Post by: cookie1 on July 19, 2017, 11:59:22 am
That sounds like fun Mich.
DD and I went to a Lego exhibition. It was more for adults than kids as it was several wonders of the world, plus a few other things. It is amazing and Ryan McNaught who does a lot of it has a wonderful sense of humour and puts interesting bits and pieces in his creations. Eg skeletons .. In one piece that was from North Korea he put Putin on horseback chatting to Tony Abbot in his speedos. He had a little Lego man with a parachute jumping off the building.
DD enjoys buying and making Lego Technics things.
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Post by: mab19 on July 20, 2017, 12:00:35 am
Quote from: mcmich on July 19, 2017, 09:02:04 am
Great day  ;D
A trip to Bunnings, Office Works and Spotlight. 3 of my favourite stores.
DH got a new wheel barrow - it was long overdue. I got a few crafty things - not at all needed   :-X

Mcmich, you never know when you might need these craft things  :) :) :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 20, 2017, 05:17:43 am
This morning I have been doing MIL 's State Administration Tribunal things. It comes up every year at this time. This is the 8th year and I'm improving. When I put the final figures in to balance it was $5000 out the first time, then I realised I had missed a bond payment for the nursing home which was $5000.  Eureka...it balanced to the last cent.
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Post by: judydawn on July 20, 2017, 08:06:33 am
That would have been pleasing cookie, nothing worse than having to find where the problem is.
Took the dogs for a morning walk, did my thing at the nursing home then had a hair cut on the way home.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 20, 2017, 10:34:58 am
Snap, Judy. We both had our haircut today. Our hairdresser as a kid I taught at my first school. He now has GC.
We had a really bad time with the traffic in Melbourne. . It normally takes us less than 2 hours, but today more than  3. I had my annual check up for Breast Cancer. 11 years now and all clear.
Cookie, you are wonderful for doing MIL's book work.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 20, 2017, 05:04:18 pm
Good work on balancing your MIL's accounts Cookie. ;) Met a friend for coffee this morning at a Garden Center. They have a Pet Shop there so bought Chance's dog food. I then bought tomato fertilizer and two pretty hanging baskets. ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 20, 2017, 08:13:53 pm
Chookie, Melbourne traffic is horrendously chaotic just now, and will remain so for the next couple of years whilst constructon of the metro train underground sysem continues.  I am having to re-think several of the roads I habitually travel on because of closures and re-directions.  It might be worth looking at coming down on the train and using the trams. 

You and Judy remind me that I really must make a hair appointment as well, something that is long overdue.

OBBIE:  take note for when you come down, and plan around public transport in the CBD area.  The city roads are a nightmare!
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Post by: achookwoman on July 20, 2017, 09:26:13 pm
Marina, thanks for the advice on transport. The main problem yesterday was a motor cyclist had been hit by a truck. They had closed off a road and the truck was still sitting in one of the lanes. It took us 30 minutes to travel 1/2 a k. Wouldn't  even think of using trains as most of our business in Melb. is on our side of the city so don't usually have to deal with the traffic too much. Also the trains seem to be pretty unreliable. We like the independence of the car so will have to put up with the traffic on the few occasions that we come to Melb.
Tomorrow is the Creswick Swap. I have promised some jars with SD starter and instructions. We will have to be at the swap early as we are going out for lunch at  Gisborne. Will also make some Alaskan Hot Cakes for them to heat in the wood fire oven, for morning tea.
Sorry about the long post.
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Post by: mab19 on July 21, 2017, 12:51:54 am
DS is in hospital at the moment after having a full knee replacement so we are going to visit him this afternoon.
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Post by: judydawn on July 21, 2017, 08:18:34 am
Sending best wishes to your DH Margaret.
Your posts can be as long as you like Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 21, 2017, 01:39:56 pm
Good news from your Melbourne visit Chookie, even though the traffic was very slow.

Judy what is Eliott's friends name? Is he cute too. Margaret I hope DS recovers quickly. I believe knee replacements aren't much fun.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 21, 2017, 07:52:42 pm
Best Wishes to your DH Margaret for a speedy recovery.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 21, 2017, 09:50:34 pm
Mab, not much fun for DS. Hope he recovers quickly.
I see you are also having some very cold weather.
Today is the Community Swap at Creswick. I am taking Jerusalem Artichokes and 5 jars of SD starter, with instructions. Also some Alaskan Hot Cakes. I hope they will heat these in the Wood Fired oven.
Last swap, one of the members asked if she could exchange a Silky Chicken for some SD starter. I had to laugh as I don't think my feathered friends would like a silky. Generous offer though.
For those who came to Cherokee when C C visited, we are having lunch with Bruce and Mandy.
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Post by: judydawn on July 22, 2017, 12:29:15 am
Couldn't post a picture on here cookie, it's telling me it's too big.
You'll start a sour dough community in Ballarat Chookie.  Say hi to Mandy & Bruce.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 22, 2017, 12:24:35 pm
Judy, will do.
Swap a bit disappointing today, but then it was so very cold out in the open. The people who asked for the starter didn't turn up. However it all was taken by interested people. They all mentioned the cost of buying SD bread.
They have a regular Wednesday night dinner. Hot roast meal with a self saucing Pud to follow. $6. They invited us. Will see.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 22, 2017, 12:43:45 pm
Today DD and I went out to a days cooking class on Choux pastry. I was her offsider. We did cream puffs, eclairs, swans, cream puffs with a crumble sugar topping and various versions of putting these together.
I will post some photos. It was a fun day. I have been bad and had a couple to eat, but I know it is ok very occasionally.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 22, 2017, 06:18:31 pm
A shame the swap was disappointing Chookie. It was good that people took your SD starter. They are in for breadmaking fun. ;)

The Choux Pastry class sounded fun Cookie. :)

We have DH brother and wife calling in to see us tomorrow. They sent DH a text earlier this morning asking whether we would be around. I've made a cake ;D and do course been tiding up around the house LOL.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 22, 2017, 10:46:49 pm
Need to fill the biscuit tin. So many choices not sure what to make.
Cookie, that class sounds like fun.
CC, always a quick dash to clean up for surprise visitors.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on July 23, 2017, 12:27:44 am
That would have been a great cooking class cookie.
Surprise guests are a great motivation to do some extra house cleaning Denise, baking for them is much more fun though.
How disappointing that not one of those interested in SD turned up Chookie but all good in the end. It will be interesting to see if they have success with it.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 23, 2017, 02:42:37 am
Judy, 3 of the people who took the SD starter were men. There are more men than woman at the Creswick swap. It was the reverse of this at Woodend.
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Post by: judydawn on July 23, 2017, 03:25:41 am
That's interesting Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 23, 2017, 03:59:02 am
The men may well report back to you on their SD success Chookie.
Here is a rough photo of some of our cooking yesterday.
Sorry it's sideways. We did swans, eclairs and the red topped things are cream puffs with a crumble topping on and 'things' created from them. The swans have a little cream on top of the crėme patisserie the rest just have the custard in.
The crumble topping is great and can be any colour you like. If anyone wants to know how to do it I can share as it's quite easy.
Nearly forgot, we did a croquenbouche as well. We ate some of that last night! Sorry I can't spell it!
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Post by: achookwoman on July 23, 2017, 01:33:24 pm
I can't spell it either but know what you mean.  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 23, 2017, 04:48:39 pm
Nice array of your Choux pastries Cookie.  8) In one of the Great British Bake Off episodes the contestants had to make a Croquembouche.It was pretty difficult to assemble, so well done having a go Cookie.
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Post by: mab19 on July 23, 2017, 11:59:47 pm
Cookie, that's a nice selection of choux pastry.  I never seem to have a lot of success with this pastry :(
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Post by: judydawn on July 24, 2017, 01:14:19 am
I love choux pastry, fiddly but worth it in the end I bet chookie.  Well done to both of you.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 24, 2017, 01:18:36 am
 
Quote from: mab19 on July 23, 2017, 11:59:47 pm
Cookie, that's a nice selection of choux pastry.  I never seem to have a lot of success with this pastry :(
.       Mab try the recipe on the Forum. I didn't have a lot of luck until I tried this one. It is by Cream Puff and has been one of my favourites for a long time.  It is worth reading the comments also.
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=4048.0
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Post by: mab19 on July 24, 2017, 05:39:14 am
Thanks Chookie, I will give these a go.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 24, 2017, 06:31:45 am
The pastry chef that ran the class said you could do the Choux pastry in the thermomix. ( he knew I had a couple!) just be sure to let the dough cool before you add the eggs otherwise they will cook.
I've made Cream Puffs  cream puffs and they were lovely.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 25, 2017, 02:43:46 pm
Good advice Cookie. Must make some. Ral loves them.
Bit more unpacking. We are down to the paintings and photos.
Sorted the bed linen today and I know that I need better fitting sheets for the new bed, but I have 10 sets of sheets in very good condition. Why so many ? Well 2 houses each with 3 bedrooms with queen beds.
This is back to normal now so will have to give some away. And yes I do have some of those striped flannelette ones. Think these will be the first to go.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 25, 2017, 08:44:58 pm
I have got a long overdue visit to the optician today.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 26, 2017, 01:57:55 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on July 25, 2017, 08:44:58 pm
I have got a long overdue visit to the optician today.
How did it go Marina?
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Post by: cookie1 on July 26, 2017, 02:50:41 pm
I hope things went well for you Marina. I had mine on Monday. I'm now allowed to go in 9 months instead of 6. Whoopee!
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Post by: mab19 on July 27, 2017, 01:37:48 am
I hope your visit to the optician went well Cuilidh.  I received a notice last week so must make an appointment soon.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 27, 2017, 02:11:41 am
Believe it or not, one of my eyes has improved slightly, the other is much the same.  Went through several eye health checks and all were very positive - no signs of cataracts, macular degeneration, etc.  All nerves were good and so on.  Very happy - except I have to buy a couple of new frames because both of my old pairs were in a deplorable state of repair, but that's OK, I needed a change anyway!
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Post by: cookie1 on July 27, 2017, 12:31:57 pm
Good news about the cataracts Marina. I have them beginning but the specialist says nothing needs to be done for at least 5 years.
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Post by: judydawn on July 27, 2017, 12:42:21 pm
That's great Marina.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 27, 2017, 01:44:48 pm
That's good news for you Marina.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 28, 2017, 07:28:29 am
Great news Marina about the eyes.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 28, 2017, 08:41:29 am
This afternoon I had my shingles injection.
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Post by: judydawn on July 28, 2017, 09:41:49 am
That's good cookie, I've had it too.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 29, 2017, 07:13:53 am
We have spent most of the day at the Apple shop at Highpoint shopping centre. There is a large degree of diffence in the ability in the staff's understanding and ability to help. We were very lucky today to get Michael. He did cart wheels trying to help us. A young man with amazing problem solving abilities. We tested him to the extreme.  :). You see Ral ended up with all my photos on his new iPad. None of his.
I think we are ok now.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 29, 2017, 07:18:56 am
Some of the Apple employees are wonderful. When we took DH's iPad to them the other week they treated DH very well, not like a silly old technophobe who gets cross if his iPad does things he doesn't want.
When I was looking last week the lass that helped me was wonderful too. I will look out for her when I buy the new one next Saturday.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 29, 2017, 11:12:56 pm
Cookie, good idea to look for that lass who helped you. Good luck.
Ral just loves the new Pro. He will have lots of fun with it. He got a case with keyboard attached.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 30, 2017, 11:56:42 am
A girlfriend has one of those and she loves it.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 30, 2017, 12:23:31 pm
After we visited Apple AGAIN today, we visited Coco Black and had hot chocolate and a small toasted sandwich.


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Post by: achookwoman on July 30, 2017, 12:24:04 pm
After we visited Apple AGAIN today, we visited Coco Black and had hot chocolate and a small toasted sandwich. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170730/2484be1480d2d3631e2fbef339fa20e7.jpg)


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Post by: cookie1 on July 31, 2017, 02:37:23 am
I've only ever passed through their stores Chookie. That looks so good. Almost like a cake on top of the coffee.
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Post by: judydawn on July 31, 2017, 02:44:36 am
Very fancy Chookie, they're very clever aren't they.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 31, 2017, 08:21:07 am
It was hot chocolate made with Soy milk. It was delicious.
I have made Chicken veggie soup . Spent 1/2 day in the garden. It was just like early spring spring.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 04, 2017, 07:46:07 am
I had my hair cut this morning. I had the boss do it today as my regular girl was away. I will have her for ever now as she cut it really well for me.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 04, 2017, 04:46:19 pm
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I had my hair cut this morning. I had the boss do it today as my regular girl was away. I will have her for ever now as she cut it really well for me.
It's great when you get a good hairdresser Cookie.Mine is heavily pregnant and leaving soon for maternity leave, so I'll be on the lookout for a new hairdresser.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 04, 2017, 09:22:15 pm
I got my hair cut yesterday as well.  After about 15 years going to a fairly average hairdresser, I was lucky in that I stumbled across a great cutter about 2 years ago so I always make a point of going to her now.  A good hair cut certainly makes a huge difference.

Can anyone tell me why they have such loud and awful music in hair salons?  Both, my old one and my current one both make me suffer an hour or so of dreadful noise anyway.
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Post by: mab19 on August 05, 2017, 12:36:00 am
I have been going to the same hairdresser for since 1984 when she first finished her apprenticeship.  If she moves salons I follow :).  She now works from home and the music is always quiet and restful.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 05, 2017, 02:26:26 am
I taught our hairdresser when I first started teaching. He does both Rals and my hair. No music which is a plus.   He is in Melbourne so a good excuse to visit every 6 weeks. He is recognised for his ability to cut and doesn't charge a fortune. He is also on our side of Melbourne so don't have to go through the city.
He now has GC.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 05, 2017, 01:29:35 pm
I went to the Apple store and bought my new iPad. Thanks for your help Gert. I bought an Ad Pro, 256GB, wifi and cellular. I didn't buy a pencil as DD has one and said I could share until I decided if I wanted one.
I bought a rose gold colour one. I had trouble buying a cover for it and went to several places ( Apple didn't have any of the type I like left) and ended up going to another shopping centre and bought a red one, the only one I could buy. Not a good match but maybe later I can swap.
I haven't finished setting all the bits up as yet, I keep having to annoy DD.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 05, 2017, 11:35:38 pm
Lovely , Cookie. Ral loves his. Hasn't  used the pencil but the GC have their eyes on it.

This morning I have been reading about the rubbish waste problem in Victoria. We make an effort to recycle as much as possible. Food seems to be a big problem state wide.  We have the chooks, a worm farm and a compost heap. Very little food wast goes into our bins. But I am concerned about the hard stuff, cardboard boxes that food is packaged in as well as cans. I buy as much as I can ib bulkand in glass jars which I then use for jam. Most of this is given away.  We will continue to make an effort to reduce our waste.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 06, 2017, 03:15:29 am
Yes, waste is a huge problem.  Like you, we try to avoid throwing out as much as possible.  So many products you buy these days are 'over packaged'  and it is terribly wasteful and, in many cases, senseless.  So long as it hasn't got shiny, colourful print on it we use a lot of our cardboard as mulch.  Apparently there is now a process available that can dispose of polystyrene foam, but not sure just how effective that is and whether or not it uses poisonous chemicals or leaves a toxic residue - that would save a huge amount of bulk that simply never breaks down in the tip.  And I won't go into the mess that single use plastic bags make, because that would make me a hypocrite as I re-use them in the rubbish bin.  That will have to change soon, of course, but for now I can't criticise them! :-[

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Post by: cookie1 on August 06, 2017, 05:18:45 am
I totally agree with you both about waste. It is a major problem. I think 4 Corners is about waste this week. I'm guilty of the plastic bags as I also use them in my rubbish bin. If I have too many I do return them.

I've been trying to get my iPad going this morning. At least I got onto the forum! Would you believe I forgot my password, yet we have to use it when moderating? I had a total blank.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 06, 2017, 07:03:05 am
Cookie, glad to hear that someone else has blanks. I had to take my little black book with all our passwords when we went to the Apple shop.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 06, 2017, 09:44:57 am
Me too.😊😊
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Post by: mab19 on August 07, 2017, 08:18:54 am
A visit to the doctor this morning, nothing serious.  Vegetable shopping after lunch and then had my hair cut.
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Post by: judydawn on August 07, 2017, 11:22:23 am
The usual but then I went to the 4 pm session of The Big Sick which I thoroughly enjoyed with only 1 other person in the theatre!  We had a conversation before the movie started.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 07, 2017, 01:23:17 pm
Quote from: judydawn on August 07, 2017, 11:22:23 am
The usual but then I went to the 4 pm session of The Big Sick which I thoroughly enjoyed with only 1 other person in the theatre!  We had a conversation before the movie started.
Blimey Judy that's unusual to have only two people in a theatre. :o
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Post by: judydawn on August 07, 2017, 01:35:33 pm
The last time I went Denise, I was the only one in there!
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 07, 2017, 08:59:09 pm
I can't remember the last time we went to the movies!  It looks like the mid afternoon session is definitely the one to go to, though, if you want a choice of seats and peace to enjoy the film! 
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Post by: achookwoman on August 07, 2017, 11:52:43 pm
Amazing Judy. How can they afford to open and run the theatre?
Doing the weekly shopping today. Trying hard to limit what I buy..limited success but things seem to jump into my basket. Even worse if Ral is with me.
Visitor for dinner. He will bring a bag of chook food and I will swap this for eggs and a baked Rhubarb tart.
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Post by: judydawn on August 08, 2017, 02:15:34 am
I guess it doesn't cost much to run the movie, there's only 1 staff member selling tickets and food etc.  i daresay 4 pm is no good for Mums with children and the older generation may not be comfortable with it being dark at this time of the year by the time the movie finishes.  There are 5 theatres in this complex.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 08, 2017, 02:57:51 am
We are expecting lots of rain today. Perfect for cooking and reading.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 08, 2017, 04:27:10 pm
Quote from: judydawn on August 07, 2017, 01:35:33 pm
The last time I went Denise, I was the only one in there!
OMG that's unbelievable.

I've been getting rid of cobwebs that have appeared overnight. :o I then decided to relocate all the plastic containers,that fall out of a cupboard when I open the door, to a new home.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 09, 2017, 12:03:04 am
CC, I have solved the plastics problem by putting them into drawers. Previously, I would open the cupboard and they would all fall out.
Visit to Telstra shop today to fix small problem with Rals new iPad.
Still unpacking.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 09, 2017, 12:37:39 pm
I did the food shopping late this morning and pottered around the rest of the day.
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Post by: judydawn on August 09, 2017, 02:12:22 pm
Plastic containers are a pain Denise, mine are mainly in a deep drawer but it gets untidy so quickly.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 10, 2017, 12:48:06 am
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Plastic containers are a pain Denise, mine are mainly in a deep drawer but it gets untidy so quickly.
Judy, I had 3 shallow draws built instead of 2 deeper ones. This has helped keep the plastic tidy.
When I had the drawers made for the kitchen, the carpenters measure the height of the jars, bottles and containers in each cupboard and made the drawers to fit. Expensive but wonderful and I am using more dishes than before.
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Post by: judydawn on August 10, 2017, 01:58:16 am
Yes I can see how that would work well Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 10, 2017, 03:03:30 am
I have a plastics cupboard and like others everything falls out. I tidy it up and stack things but if I'm not the one putting stuff away it gets thrown in. I need to get rid of some of it.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 10, 2017, 04:05:16 am
Cookie, I matched all containers with lids. No lid, out.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 10, 2017, 12:54:16 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on August 10, 2017, 04:05:16 am
Cookie, I matched all containers with lids. No lid, out.

I like the ones with coloured lids
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Post by: achookwoman on August 10, 2017, 10:50:13 pm
Yes the coloured lids make matching easier.
Today I am collecting all my baking tins and trays together and sorting them out. The Creswick Swap are setting up a collection of kitchen items , so will donate excess.
I am gradually getting pantry goods together and making spaces. Nice feeling.
Yesterday I discovered I had 3 packets of raw sugar, all opened. Made raw caster sugar in TMX.
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Post by: judydawn on August 11, 2017, 01:25:08 am
It's that time of the year again to go through all my wardrobes & cupboards chookie. I've made a start on the fridge & freezers, have to get that done first.  Each time I do it I get rid of things, no point keeping anything I haven't used for years.  It's only when you toss it out that you need it LOL.

I have a bagful of plastic lids in the pantry, I don't understand why the containers themselves have gone missing.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 11, 2017, 07:11:18 am
Judy, I have 12 saucepan lids. Where are the saucepans?
I was able to out 1/3 of my baking pans. Pretty good effort for me. I am putting them through the dish washer. 2 nd. load on now, 1 to go.
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Post by: judydawn on August 11, 2017, 09:45:57 am
That is a strange one with the saucepan lids Chookie.  I've never washed my baking pans in the dishwasher, probably because of their awkward shape for stacking.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 11, 2017, 01:03:38 pm
Yes Judy, took 3 loads because of the awkward shapes. Tomorrow table linen.
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Post by: judydawn on August 12, 2017, 09:12:14 am
Geoff was having a day in bed today, he looked very comfortable!  I decided I could therefore have an early minute or two from my daily visit so that I could come home and clean out the pantry.  2.5 hours later and it's looking good, my back is not happy with me though.  Next job will be to hit the plastic container cupboards and drawer early next week.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 12, 2017, 11:43:06 pm
Well done Judy.
I didn't get the linen done as we dropped a load of fire wood off at daughters and then decided to go to Creswick for lunch. Had lunch and a leisurely look in the shops, ( it is like a mini Daylesford) and bought some seedlings from the community garden table. Celery, beetroot and cabbages.  Also bought some French pastries from a shop run by a French couple.
On returning home spent a couple of hours in the veggie garden.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 13, 2017, 06:10:58 am
Beautiful day here today - I've just about finished all my cooking and clean-up so will head out into the garden to get some sunshine, fresh air and peace.

DH is up in Guildford with me this weekend and we are working on the on-going battle we have with cleavers - such a prolific weed and a real nuisance.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 13, 2017, 06:22:46 am
Cleavers are good for you when made into tea. Chooks love it. But it is a nuisance in the garden as it sticks to you when you try to remove it. Good luck Marina and DH.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 13, 2017, 10:26:51 am
I call Cleavers, "Sticky Willy", Louis thinks this is hilarious  ;) Poor Chance gets covered in the seed balls when we walk.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 13, 2017, 01:40:17 pm
CC, love your name for Cleavers. We call them Sticky Weed. Think I like your name better. I'll be Louis does get a laugh from this.
Spent all afternoon in the garden. Think I have planted out some seedlings too early. Covered then with plastic containers.
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Post by: mab19 on August 14, 2017, 02:25:47 am
I spent a little bit of time in the garden over the weekend and attacked some weeds then planted a couple of flower seedlings just for a bit of colour.  I'm paying for it today as my knees and back are very sore.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 14, 2017, 12:47:25 pm
Mab, know the feeling I ache in all sorts of funny places.
Planted some seeds today.
 Not very good at this. Seeds usually grow tall and flop over. We will see.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 14, 2017, 01:15:50 pm
I've made some SD rye bread to take away, a loaf,of everyday bread to leave for DD and some Choc Chip biscuits to take away. The washing and ironing, cleaning and packed the van. I need my little holiday now!
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 14, 2017, 09:32:56 pm
Have a great trip, Cookie.  Where are you off to this time?
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Post by: achookwoman on August 14, 2017, 10:18:16 pm
Cookie, that all seems good and ready to go. Have fun.
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Post by: mab19 on August 15, 2017, 02:22:09 am
Have a good trip Cookie.
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Post by: judydawn on August 15, 2017, 07:06:31 am
Stay safe and enjoy your break cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 15, 2017, 09:44:04 am
Thanks everyone. We are in Westonia tonight. It's about 3 hundred and something km east of home. It's about 9 km off the main highway and is a tiny town near a gold mine. The caravan park is brilliant.
Marina we are going on a historical tour of the Goldfields here. We will start from Coolgardie (tomorrow) and head out to Menzies, Laverton, Leonora and round there. Probably ending up in Kalgoorlie. Not great kms but lots of history.
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Post by: judydawn on August 15, 2017, 10:42:56 am
Are you on your own cookie or with a group?
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Post by: cookie1 on August 15, 2017, 11:57:23 am
All on our lonesome Judy. The other Model A'ers couldn't make it and our best friends just came back from a cruise and couldn't spare the $$$$.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 15, 2017, 05:09:31 pm
Have a good time Cookie.  :-*
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 15, 2017, 08:28:15 pm
Cookie, your holiday takes me back to the days we lived in Kalgoorlie ... many, many years ago.  We went over there to earn the finances to put DH through his college course ... the tall tales I could tell of life in the goldfields!!  Have a great time.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 15, 2017, 11:36:31 pm
Waiting for the service man to come and check out our Air Conditioner.
Make some biscuits and if it remains fine will plant a Bay tree.
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Post by: djinni373 on August 15, 2017, 11:52:08 pm
Good morning all. I am trying to catch up on everything. We've been keeping our motorhome very busy lately. Just got back from a roadtrip up to the Undara lava tubes in far north Qld and then back home through outback Qld and NSW. Had a great time but now it's back to reality with a big thud :)

Cookie your trip sounds great. Will you go to the Ballard sculptures? I would have loved to see them. Looking forward to some pics of your adventures. Have a great time.

Sounds fun Chookie. I have a bay tree in a big tub in the courtyard. When you have one within easy reach you wonder how you managed without it. Leaves go in the chooks' nests, in the carpet freshening powder, linen storage areas and of course in the cooking.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 16, 2017, 12:40:23 pm
Hi Gayle. Yes we hope to get out to Lake Ballard tomorrow. The road was closed yesterday but it has been re opened.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 16, 2017, 02:21:23 pm
Hi Gayle, nice to hear from you. Hadn't thought to put some Bay leaves in the Chooks nests.
Rained on and off most of the day. Man came to check out the AirCon. Went shopping. Tomorrow making Sweet Chilli sauce.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 16, 2017, 04:28:58 pm
Lovely to hear from you Gayle :-*

I've been cleaning windows. :o
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Post by: djinni373 on August 17, 2017, 12:35:19 am
Hi CC, Cookie and Chookie [waves] I drop in every so often to "see" everyone and admire the delicious things you've all been cooking.
Today I'm sorting through thousands of photographs from our last trip. Australia is such a wonderful place! I'll put up a few of the more interesting photos in the holiday thread in a day or two (all going well).
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Post by: achookwoman on August 17, 2017, 04:31:10 am
Looking forward to the photos djinni. Nice to know you are still around.
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Post by: judydawn on August 17, 2017, 09:13:05 am
Still around and obviously getting around with your travels Gayle.  Thanks for popping in.  What do bay leaves deter and do they have to be fresh or can you use dried?
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 17, 2017, 09:51:47 am
I had much the same question, Judy.  Hope Gayle gets a chance to come back on and let us know.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 17, 2017, 11:12:52 am
I've put bay leaves everywhere. I believe they deter silverfish and other critters.
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Post by: djinni373 on August 17, 2017, 02:12:15 pm
Cookie is right  :) Bay leaves are natural insect deterrents. Fleas and lice as well as moths and other assorted bugs that are attracted to flour, cereals, and chook nests don’t like bay leaves. The ants seem to have disappeared as well.
Fresh bay leaves Judy and Cuilidh.
I had always thought you should only cook with dried bay leaves until I read Stephanie Alexander’s Kitchen Garden Companion. She uses fresh bay leaves in her recipes and now I use them too.
A bay tree will grow happily in a pot. Mine is in a half–barrel, is probably about 10 years old and is 1.5m tall.  Just make sure you have the right bay tree, ie Laurus nobilis, and not the cherry laurel (which is apparently safe but only in small quantities)
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Post by: judydawn on August 17, 2017, 03:16:52 pm
Thanks for that information Gaye.  I did have one in a pot but it died all of a sudden!
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Post by: obbie on August 18, 2017, 04:50:37 am
we have 2 bay trees, great to just go pick leaves for cooking.  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on August 18, 2017, 07:25:29 am
At Cherokee we had a massive Bay tree. Put the fresh leaves in everything from custard to roast beef and Corned beef.  Thanks djinni, didn't know about the chook nests. Will do.
I have bought a miniature one to plant at Invermay.
When we had our Forum fest in WA, my gift was a small bag of herbs to put into your wardrobe. Bay leaves were part of the mix. As I wasn't allowed to take Bay leaves into WA, Halley supplied some from her garden. Several members assisted putting them in the bags.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 18, 2017, 10:34:15 am
Unfortunately I don't have a Bay tree but a friend gives them to me and I freeze them. They stay fresh and are still good to use.
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Post by: astarra on August 21, 2017, 05:33:27 am
A bay tree is on my wish list  ;)

Today I've cooked up a storm, then packed the lunches for the rest of the week, now stacked nicely in the outdoor fridge  ;D
Only started it this term (pack four days of lunches on a Monday to last the rest of the week) - its a huge time saver ....wish I'd tried it earlier  8)

After that I've vacuumed the house, and remade the spare beds - had visitors last week, got another visitor coming Wed - Tues  ;D
And just normal housework etc
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Post by: achookwoman on August 21, 2017, 07:51:51 am
Fed the chooks, one escaped I had to chase it to catch it. Quite a sight.
Cooked rice in TMX for Dinner. Stir fry veggies and Japanese Ginger Pork pan fried.
Crepes for Pud with maple syrup.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 21, 2017, 10:05:28 am
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Fed the chooks, one escaped I had to chase it to catch it. Quite a sight.

LOL  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 21, 2017, 12:25:47 pm
Astarra you are a star.
Chookie- a naughty chook.
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Post by: K Atie on August 22, 2017, 03:58:06 am
Bay leaves put in chook nests , what does this do ? Mine got out yesterday too , big gate opened , must be this weather . DH saw it open and forgot to let me know they greeted me at the back gate , lucky all there .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 22, 2017, 06:58:14 am
I'm not sure but would it deter the stick fast things they sometimes get on their faces?
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Post by: judydawn on August 22, 2017, 02:40:41 pm
I went to the movies tonight to see Hampshire with Diane Keaton, a nice movie.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 22, 2017, 03:09:45 pm
I think the Bay leaves are for the small things like mites. It is possible to make up a mixture of herbs to put in the nests.
Spent afternoon in the garden.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 16, 2017, 12:29:56 pm
DH made the bed in the van the other morning while I was having a shower- in the van. When I yelled that my towel had disappeared from the ensuite I was told to 'look.'(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170916/12557c455d4d573357af25ac8ed6cc0a.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170916/95c8d102f8a448907ff7b9cae96b75f8.jpg)

He was very proud of his 'motel towels.'
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2017, 01:35:37 pm
Ha ha, well done Mr Cookie.
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Post by: mab19 on September 17, 2017, 01:33:24 am
Very professional Mr Cookie.  Is the quilt one that you made Cookie, it's lovely.?
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Post by: cookie1 on September 17, 2017, 05:15:28 am
No Margaret, it was Mums. I've had it in both our last vans. It's useful if it gets especially cold during the night and looks lovely. The van decor has to go with blue!
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Post by: K Atie on September 17, 2017, 01:43:34 pm
A day tying up our garden . DS 12 got his go cart out and helped all day , picking up dead trees, branches grass cuttings weeds more weeds . He even pruned some crab apples , yikes , DH idea that one , I tried to hold it together and praise him . Dug over two raised veggie beds that I weeded then added some compost too , all prep for some veggies to go in soon . We have not had any thing in them for winter but summer time would be good . Our friendly tiger snake made an appearance again , big mistake , let's just say it will not be getting anymore eggs . Sadly we lost a chook this morning , just knew it was not right yesterday. They are getting on . Love my eggs and unfortunately it was one that has been laying . DH mowed and whippet snipped , helped DS trim the trees .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 17, 2017, 02:26:33 pm
 KAtie I would have died if I saw a snake! You wouldn't see me for dust!
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Post by: judydawn on September 17, 2017, 03:01:57 pm
I would have been right behind you Denise or maybe I would have even passed you LOL.
A busy day in the garden Katie, spring makes us want to be out in the garden after a long winter.
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Post by: mab19 on September 18, 2017, 01:14:46 am
That was a  big day in the garden Katie.
A couple of weeks ago I planted some potatoes in a huge pot.  It cost more for the potting mix than I will ever recover in potatoes but it will be nice to get some fresh new potatoes for salad.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 18, 2017, 06:35:12 am
Looks like there would be 3 of us running from the snake.
Mab, potatoes from your garden will be beautiful.
Cookie, the van looks utterly luxurious. Beautiful quilt.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 18, 2017, 07:06:19 am
Thanks Chookie.

Make it 4 sprinting from the snake, I'm petrified of them. If I was ever bitten I would die from the heart attack I had. Dad (when I was young) and DH have always said 'keep an eye on it while I get something to dispose of it!!!!!!'
Who wants to do that?
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Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2017, 09:28:33 am
A brave person cookie!  Easier said than done, our first instinct would be to get away from it.
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Post by: K Atie on September 18, 2017, 02:00:46 pm
I can tell you they are not my favourite at all . A long time ago I was dead heading the agapanthus and a snake came out , I jumped so far and on to the bull bar of the Ute screaming , must have looked very funny . Try to be bereaved in front of DS but he was quite scared . Yes still tired after huge day in the garden DS did not talk all the way to the bus this morning, he said I am tired , oops a whole week of school to get through .
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Post by: judydawn on September 19, 2017, 02:17:38 am
An early night for DS might be in order tonight Katie, it's so hard concentrating when you're tired.
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Post by: mab19 on September 21, 2017, 03:15:01 am
I am spending the day cleaning out my sewing room.  There is so much "stuff" in there that I will never use.  I need to find a sewing group that can use lots of  patchwork fabric as well as other sewing items.
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Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2017, 09:04:54 am
I have a large double pattern pave driveway so over the last 3 mornings I've cleaned it with a high pressure hose.  What a messy job that was but boy, it needed a good clean.  A comparison on day 1.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 25, 2017, 12:39:43 pm
I had a fairly quiet day today.  It was a public holiday here today. I made Amanda's cake from her blog. DD said it was very tasty.
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Gosh that photo is enormous. http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/460459298/0/lambsearsandhoney~Weekend-Baking-Almond-and-Orange-Zest-Dense-Butter-Cake/
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Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2017, 01:42:54 pm
It looks good cookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 25, 2017, 08:33:59 pm
Good work on the driveway Judy. 8)

Delicious looking cake Cookie. 8)
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 26, 2017, 01:40:51 am
That's a big job, Judy, but it is looking great.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 26, 2017, 11:33:50 pm
Judy, a job well done. Looks good.
Lovely cake Cookie. Would love to make it but I know who would eat most of it.
The chooks and veggie garden need some attention today. Lots of Kale needs picking.
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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2017, 09:12:13 am
This morning I tidied up the garage, vacuumed it as well as one section of the back lawn and under the pergola. Made a trip to the recycle centre as well so the garage is the neatest it's looked for some time.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 27, 2017, 02:43:42 pm
If only our garage looked as good as yours does Judy LOL
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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2017, 02:44:27 pm
Just testing for MM, having trouble posting pictures.

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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2017, 02:47:15 pm
MM & Denise, I seem to be able to post 1 picture but not 2 on the same post.

You should have seen the garage before Denise, I was too ashamed of it to take a before picture but in hindsight I should have.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 27, 2017, 08:33:28 pm
Hoping to go to Miele today to look at induction cook tops and dishwashers.  Unfortunately, probably can't afford an oven or microwave as well so I will have to be strong and turn my back on those two sections and concentrate on what we can afford.
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Post by: mab19 on September 28, 2017, 01:20:06 am
Good morning everyone.

Judy I wish my garage looked as neat as yours.  DS has moved back home and all his things are in our garage. :-))

We have been digging out some NZ flax plants, a terrible job, so yesterday we went to a garden nursery and bought some native plants to put in the spaces.  These will be much nicer and help to attract the birds.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 28, 2017, 08:27:46 am
You have been busy Judy. All I've done is scrub my hotplates, they are always clean but the surrounds on the gas had got yucky so I did those. DH had the old car out the front and one of the neighbours came down so the morning was gone.
It's been pouring here this morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 28, 2017, 09:08:11 am
That does look good Judy. One hell of a job.
Went out for lunch with Bruce and Mandy. Mandy showed me how to print from my iPad. Wonderful.
Bought new ink for printer.
Making second of loaf of bread today.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 28, 2017, 12:31:12 pm
That sounds like a useful thing to learn Chookie. Do you need a printer that does wifi?
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 28, 2017, 10:06:08 pm
According to rumour, there seems to be a football game happening in Melbourne tomorrow, so we have all very generously been given today off as a public holiday in honour of said game!  ;D

Is this the only city that gives you a public holiday the day before the event happens???
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Post by: achookwoman on September 28, 2017, 10:50:10 pm
 
Quote from: cookie1 on September 28, 2017, 12:31:12 pm
That sounds like a useful thing to learn Chookie. Do you need a printer that does wifi?
Cookie, yes you do need a wifi printer. They are very cheap , but the ink is expensive. Although  I pay $120 for ink that lasts a year.
I do use the printer a lot. Yesterday I paid for our new chairs over the phone. They sent a receipt via computer and I was able to print it off.
We are moving along the path to get our Bees. We are number 10 on the list.
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Post by: K Atie on September 29, 2017, 01:47:50 am
On Wednesday DS and DH decided to remove the old cubby house with the tractor ! Also an old grape vine that was very old that covered a large area held up by 3 posts . Also the sandpit over the last few days is being emptied by DS . Huge jobs , while they were doing this I decide to weed under trees and trim a few . A lot of hard physical work .DS just kept going and saying come on mum all day . Think I may have over done it a lot . Neck and shoulders were in spasms . Of course DH left us to clean up and we did . All along DS uses his go cart , uncle made from an old lawn mower, with a tip trailer . Then the steering Broke, so he got the ride on lawn mower and attached wheelbarrow.
Now you would think that a day like that I would not attempt to clean the old bathroom that was getting mould on walls the next day  - yes with some help we did . Last night my neck was so bad I went and got the electric salts , something like that , and had a bath while DD cleared the dumping area of the bathroom cabinet. Slowly we are achieving.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 29, 2017, 02:08:58 am
Katie, that is a massive amount of work. Glad your DS was helping.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 29, 2017, 09:17:53 am
K Atie you will need another holiday.

Marina perhaps they want you to attend the parade! At least you get the day off. We used to get a  day off for te Royal Show but it is no longer given. Friends here would  like a day off for the Melbourne Cup too as they like to go out for lunch, but they don't get it.

Chookie how wonderful getting bees. I'd  love a hive but DH and bees do not like each other at all.
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2017, 09:33:44 am
Katie you are overdoing it, slow down girl!  You might need a bit of physio after all that hard work. What a wonderful worker you are.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 29, 2017, 04:57:22 pm
Blimey KAtie that's a huge effort in the garden no wonder you are aching. :o
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 29, 2017, 11:04:20 pm

Take it easy Katie, you have to look after yourselves.
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Post by: K Atie on September 30, 2017, 01:05:09 am
Think the problem is we are never at home long enough to get these jobs done . The incentive was for us to go away but DH seems to be a little busy . Kids not happy but I am trying to make the most of it . It is DS that keeps pushing on ,bless him . Sad part was I forgot about a girls lunch yesterday at Pot Fairy, oh well let's see what today brings .
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 30, 2017, 02:47:45 am
I know the feeling, Katie ... so much to do and so little time.
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Post by: mab19 on September 30, 2017, 03:01:59 am
Katie, that's a huge effort in the garden no wonder you are feeling a bit sore.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 02, 2017, 05:24:17 am
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Think the problem is we are never at home long enough to get these jobs done . The incentive was for us to go away but DH seems to be a little busy . Kids not happy but I am trying to make the most of it . It is DS that keeps pushing on ,bless him . Sad part was I forgot about a girls lunch yesterday at Pot Fairy, oh well let's see what today brings .

Oh that is not good. I'm off to one tomorrow. We only have them in school holidays as some of my friends are a lot younger and still working. I'm the same age as the Mum of one!
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Post by: K Atie on October 02, 2017, 12:57:56 pm
A bit of a drive today north , for a ram sale . Kids enjoyed themselves checking and learning about the differant points of a good ram (for what we need ) eating good country cooking , writing down the Sale prices ,checking on the kelpie puppies . Collecting our Rams at the end of the day . Travelling home with Rams that had a big day who wanted to sit down ! Not so great ,many stops later home .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 02, 2017, 10:32:09 pm
Katie, sounds like an interesting day.  Think I would enjoy the checking out the kelpie puppies best. What breed of ram did you buy?
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Post by: cookie1 on October 03, 2017, 09:25:57 am
What breed of sheep do you run K Atie? We had Peppin (?) when I was first growing up and then I think Dad changed over to some others-Collinsville(?)  He had a poll ram stud for many years.

I met up with friends for lunch. It was  lovely. One is starting up a new school so we have promised to go down and see it at the end of the month.  It only has kindy and pre primary at the moment.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 03, 2017, 06:36:26 pm
A bit of housework and the ironing ;D
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Post by: mab19 on October 04, 2017, 06:42:28 am
Held the ladder while DH cleaned out the gutters.  Then helped DS who was digging out the last of the NZ flax plants.  We now have a huge trailer full of the flax plants ready for the tip.  I will be so glad to see them gone.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 04, 2017, 07:34:26 am
Menu planned for the week and did the food shopping, with a little washing to make it interesting.
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Post by: K Atie on October 04, 2017, 09:14:00 am
Chookie and Cookie we brought merino Rams . Just on our way home from Elmore field day !! Looking at cropping things . Very warm this arvo . No driving for me , well maybe the last stretch DH may get to tired .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 05, 2017, 12:59:10 pm
Do they have horns K Atie?
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Post by: astarra on October 06, 2017, 01:01:07 am
We are about to go to the beach :D
Just got to hang the last load of washing on the line first 8)
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Post by: achookwoman on October 06, 2017, 09:43:15 pm
Katie, thanks. Love the Elmore Field Day. Usually go , but missed it this year.
Planting a Pear tree today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 07, 2017, 08:52:23 am
Well, today was a special day for me for no other reason than that I had my very first full cup of coffee - an amazing feat for a 60++ year old to have survived this long without a single cup of java!!!   :o

I have always absolutely loved the aroma of freshly ground coffee but loathed the taste.  I have tried mochas, but they weren't very nice (too much coffee flavour) so I gave them up as a bad joke.  But recently I read somewhere that if you put a wee pinch of salt into the coffee it makes it taste better so, today, I met an acquaintance in a coffee shop and ordered a cappuccino and added some salt and, that was that, I drank the entire cup.  ;D  To be honest, I can't say that I loved the brew, but it was definitely palatable and so now I know that I can be more sociable when I meet up with friends in the future for a coffee  :).
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Post by: judydawn on October 07, 2017, 11:09:36 am
That’s interesting Marina, maybe you will try it again one day. Mum accidentally poured a sachet of salt instead of sugar into her cappuccino once, I had to buy her another one!
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Post by: achookwoman on October 07, 2017, 11:28:15 pm
Marina, I read recently that in the poor parts of Spain during the last war, the only coffee available was very bitter. They added salt to reduce the bitterness.
I am glad that you have discovered this. There is so much differences in coffee you might find you might also have to vary the amount of salt you add.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 08, 2017, 07:38:30 am
Congratulations Marina. That is quite an achievement. I couldn't stand coffee until I was pregnant. Since then I have enjoyed it.
Next time I come over I will take you out for a coffee. (it may be a while DD isn't attending many conferences.)
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Post by: K Atie on October 08, 2017, 01:13:21 pm
Cookie the Rams do have horns . Chookie we have not been to the Elmore field days for many years . A very quiet day as the whole week was too busy . Wool sale in Melbourne on Thursday- on to Melbourne for a few days . C Dior exhibition  , shopping out to dinner with DM . Even managed an quick impromptu visit to the dentist - this resulted in a set of top braces for DD . One eye tooth was coming down on an angle . DD was so good about it . DH and DS worked on moving an old drop loo to the shearing shead. DS took the sheep dog , who has moved into its new dog run built by DS , for a run while he rode his motor bike . DD decided to go on the ride on lawn mover for a few rounds of the garden , blades up . Have to love farm life . Think I am glad the holidays are coming to an end , will miss the relaxed days .
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 08, 2017, 08:57:04 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on October 08, 2017, 07:38:30 am
Congratulations Marina. That is quite an achievement. I couldn't stand coffee until I was pregnant. Since then I have enjoyed it.
Next time I come over I will take you out for a coffee. (it may be a while DD isn't attending many conferences.)
I will look forward to that.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 08, 2017, 10:18:37 pm
Katie, your farm life is very busy. Enjoy your stay in Melbourne.
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Post by: mab19 on October 09, 2017, 12:02:22 am
Yesterday we planted 3 tomato plants, some lettuce seedlings and some marigolds.  The potatoes I planted a couple of weeks ago are now up and doing well.  I need to get some more potting mix to heel them up.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 09, 2017, 07:59:46 am
Boring from me. Ironing and a bit of housework.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 09, 2017, 09:59:05 pm
Mab, have been reading about the wonderful benefits of home grown veggies and fruit. Go for it.
I planted pansies and lettuce seedlings. Won’t be planting toms for another month.

Had to have Ral new iPad fixed yesterday. It had frozen and we couldn’t fix it.

Visiting new eye Dr in Ballarat today. Have had the same Dr for Glaucoma for 20 years , in Melbourne. He is shifting to Doncaster and it is just too far to travel.  He recommended the new Dr.
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Post by: judydawn on October 09, 2017, 11:34:04 pm
That’s good Chookie, so much easier to have a local specialist.
Yesterday I went to a late afternoon session of Victoria & Abdul, enjoyed it immensely.
Today an outing for Mum, it’s her pacemaker check up.
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Post by: mab19 on October 10, 2017, 12:24:28 am
Our TV reception has not been very good for a while now, so today we have the TV antenna man here to erect a new antenna and booster box.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 10, 2017, 08:28:55 am
That's not good Chookie. My new one did it once but then came good.

I've made a Yoke SD loaf and it is taking ages to rise as its cool and wet here today. It isn't the o ne I normally make so I hope its ok. I have also made a loaf bread using the roll recipe I used the other day.
Apart from that I  have been having a  little read.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 10, 2017, 07:19:09 pm
Quote from: judydawn on October 09, 2017, 11:34:04 pm
That's good Chookie, so much easier to have a local specialist.
Yesterday I went to a late afternoon session of Victoria & Abdul, enjoyed it immensely.
Today an outing for Mum, it's her pacemaker check up.
I saw Victoria and Abdul last week Judy.And like you enjoyed it immensely. Judi Dench was brilliant.

I hope you like your new Doctor Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 10, 2017, 11:06:03 pm
New eye Dr great. Office girls very efficient. When changing Drs there always seems to be some small admin problem.  This was sorted out very quickly this time.

Finally got BBQ sorted. Looking forward to cooking outside. The BBQ is old but very good as it has a thermometer in the lid. Previously I have smoked in it , roasted the Xmas turkey and done the usual BBQ things. However I was very tempted by the amazing new outdoor kitchens that incorporate a BBQ.
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Post by: mab19 on October 10, 2017, 11:42:59 pm
Slowly working my way around the inside windows, giving them a good clean and washing curtains.
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Post by: judydawn on October 11, 2017, 01:06:46 am
It’s a slow job these days Margaret, it took me 6 weeks to spring clean my house and garage, almost time to start again.  I have no curtains these days, one job I cut out to save time and climbing a step-stool. My window cleaner is worth far more than he charges it seems, someone recently told me how much they were quoted, 2.5 times more than I pay!  I cannot clean them as well and as quickly as he does so I now outsource the more difficult jobs as a gift to myself.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 11, 2017, 01:48:18 pm
An excellent idea Judy. It keeps the economy going.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 11, 2017, 07:43:03 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on October 11, 2017, 01:48:18 pm
An excellent idea Judy. It keeps the economy going.
That's true, Cookie.  We don't have a very large living space but I still get cleaners in for one hour a week - it doesn't cost a lot and it also gives me spare time that I wouldn't otherwise have.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 11, 2017, 09:29:32 pm
Mab, that is an excellent job cleaning your windows. In the country we seem to get very dusty windows.

Tonight we are baby sitting GS while GD and parents are going to fashion parade for VCE students. GD is modelling a garment made by one of the students at her school.
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Post by: judydawn on October 11, 2017, 11:34:53 pm
Just back from a walk around the marina with the dogs, good for them and extra good for me as I only walk when they are here. 
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Post by: cookie1 on October 12, 2017, 12:41:14 pm
We met up with a couple of lots of friends today and ended up at Maccas having a coffee and talking non stop.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 12, 2017, 10:01:05 pm
Yesterday, walked around the garden poking at weeds with the poison wand. Very satisfying. Must give the Chooks some attention today. The little dears are laying like mad.
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Post by: judydawn on October 13, 2017, 02:05:56 am
I’ve walked the grand-dogs, run the mop around to pick up their hair and potted up some succulents for the nursing home trading table at some stage.
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Post by: K Atie on October 15, 2017, 11:45:33 am
After a hectic week a quiet day today , even managed to sit down and do some sewing for our quilting group and a bit of mending . Quite a contrast to the last few days . Best part was going to a friends 60 Th black tie dinner in Melbourne on Friday . Just us , we sneaked to Elstenwick and looked at the front of the block , hardly anyone there, a few with chairs lining up for inspection today ! Found that staying out to 1 am , sipping champagne makes one very tired the next day ! Still loved catching up with friends so much .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 15, 2017, 01:54:03 pm
It sounds lovely. I'm not too sure if I would be able to last until 1am now a days.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 15, 2017, 11:04:23 pm
Veggie garden needs a bit of attention.
Also making some herb and spice bags to hang in the wardrobes to deter moths.   Some to give away also.
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Post by: mab19 on October 16, 2017, 12:02:48 am
I have almost finished washing windows and curtains, only 2 more to go.  Then on to the kitchen cupboard doors.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2017, 08:26:54 am
We left home in the pouring rain this morning. We are camped in Kondinin and it is blowing a gale. I forgot the Port, but I do have some bubbles. I may need the whole bottle tonight.
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Post by: mab19 on October 17, 2017, 10:59:37 pm
I'm having my hair cut this morning, then  visitors this afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 18, 2017, 10:41:45 am
We have been out of touch for a day and a half.  We did the 300km of dirt road with one overnight camp and lots of stops. The wild flowers, scenery etc were fantastic. I had a close encounter with a snake a couple of days ago. I was photographing wild flowers and a car went by ( very little traffic on this road) and the vibration must have disturbed the snake. He wriggled directly toward me, I screamed and he thought better of it and veered away. Obviously my scream had lots of vibrations in it. I was proud of myself as my heart thumping halted within a moment to two.
We were both very careful after that.
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Post by: astarra on October 18, 2017, 11:07:05 am
Washed all the girls woolen jackets etc today and line dried them in the sun :D
Pre-kinder with miss4.....not thinking about the fact she'll be at school 3 days a week next year  :'(
Cleaned out the car after 2 weeks of school holidays with beach trips etc etc, vacuumed then scrubbed the seats etc - it looks great and smells even better :)
Planted out the last of my seedlings
Just normal housework and cooking otherwise
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Post by: judydawn on October 18, 2017, 12:31:03 pm
Did you freeze then scream cookie, I would find it so hard to stay put.  Well done you.
A busy day astarra, our families grow up so quickly.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 18, 2017, 05:30:47 pm
Blimey Cookie what shock. :o Glad you hear you are okay. :-*
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Post by: achookwoman on October 18, 2017, 11:07:37 pm
Cookie, had to smile at your encounter with the snake. Think I would have screamed also.
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Post by: mab19 on October 18, 2017, 11:40:42 pm
I hate snakes.  I killed on once when the children were little, only to find it was already dead :-)) :-))
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Post by: judydawn on October 19, 2017, 01:48:22 am
LOL, that was very brave of you Margaret.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 19, 2017, 09:22:51 am
Quote from: mab19 on October 18, 2017, 11:40:42 pm
I hate snakes.  I killed on once when the children were little, only to find it was already dead :-)) :-))

You were very brace to even do that Margaret.
Judy I honestly can't remember if I froze or what. All I know was that the snake was wriggling right in front of me and towards me. I don't think I moved away from it, lucky it did the moving.
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Post by: djinni373 on October 28, 2017, 04:51:22 am
Scary stuff Cookie.
Lol Margaret.
I feel like cooking today. This is an "in progress" shot while I'm having a tea break  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on October 28, 2017, 01:25:49 pm
Yes Gayle. The snake put me off going looking for more wildflowers for a while.

You certainly look very busy in that photo.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 29, 2017, 01:54:00 am
Nice baking , Djinni.
Today, Chooks, garden and baking SD and cookies.
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Post by: obbie on October 29, 2017, 01:08:28 am
just took  our new ski boat out on the lake. kids loving having it.
we bought it 3 weeks ago, hence the boat licences last weekend.  ;D

now home to bake. ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on October 29, 2017, 01:13:25 pm
That sounds exciting Robyn.

We took our old car to an All Ford Day today with other members of,our club. It is the more recently restored black fordor. It overheated on the way and when we got there DH decided he wasn't going to clean the car up. He won the Hard Luck trophy! Quite a laugh.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171029/464b20fe9612c7fb15ba620ebc44cd35.jpg)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 29, 2017, 03:35:43 pm
LOL Cookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 29, 2017, 08:02:12 pm
Hope there was no damage to that beauty.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 29, 2017, 08:36:39 pm
Nice photo all the same. Hard Luck must happen fairly often if they have a trophy.
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Post by: judydawn on October 29, 2017, 11:02:47 pm
What a mess cookie, I hope it wasn’t too difficult to clean off nor affect the duco.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 30, 2017, 01:45:16 am
No damage thank you. DH tells me we need to drive the car now it is restored to iron out all the bugs!! He has to flush the radiator and motor out again.
Most car shows have Hard Luck trophies as someone usually has problems. I think there was about 500 cars at the show. Some very new ones and some Model T's which are older than ours.
A fun day as the weather was perfect, and we all sit around and chat all day. Very lazy. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171030/917c2e410f0caab572c4eb3fc25ac2f5.jpg)
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Post by: cookie1 on November 13, 2017, 12:15:07 pm
We took the galah up to the SIL of a friend today. He has made a lovely big aviary for it and it will also have some inside time with him and his wife. It will be well loved.

I have had my first experience of hate on social media. I had posted on a Facebook site about the bird being found. Tonight I did the right thing and said he had a lovely new home. I have received some very upsetting comments from the admin of the group saying I should have done more and asked them to foster the bird. Had I known the site would do this I would have asked, but there was no mention of it.
I'm quite upset over it and now I am having a whinge to my lovely forum friends. I feel that next time the bird can be killed by the dog that was after it, however I couldn't do that.
Thanks friends.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 13, 2017, 05:45:10 pm
Oh Cookie sorry to hear you had a terrible experience on Facebook. Some people say the most awful things. Why do they do it?  You did a wonderful thing saving the birds life. Big hugs from this side of the world :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 13, 2017, 06:28:48 pm
Cookie, that is so sad.  There are many disturbed and lonely people on social media with nothing else to do but be unpleasant.  It happened to me recently and it is not a good feeling.  Just know that you did what you believed to be the right thing ... did the admin offer to help or make any constructive suggestions before that post ... No! of course he / she/ it didn't they just like to be negative and nasty and are not worth your time.  You did more than everyone else put together so #*$@@ them.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 13, 2017, 09:23:50 pm
Cookie, that is awful.  What are they talking about? They were going to foster him but you found him a good home.  Some people are just plain nasty and I can understand you being upset. Like Marina said %#s& them.
I was reading some follow up comments on a recipe recently and one comment was really nasty. The person who posted the recipe had obviously worked hard to get it correct but it just wasn’t quite right.
Go Forum, in the 8 years that I have been a member, there has hardly ever been anything nasty. Some heated discussion yes but no abuse.  I suppose the Moderators have handled this.
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Post by: judydawn on November 13, 2017, 10:11:43 pm
It’s quite risky posting anything on FB these days cookie, I also read some terrible comments and don’t understand how anyone could put their abusive opinions out there for all to see.  Of course you did the right thing finding a new home for the bird yourself, it’s gone to someone you know will love and care for it.
We are very proud of our forum Chookie.
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Post by: mab19 on November 13, 2017, 10:15:35 pm
Cookie, that is so sad.   There are some nasty people about who like nothing better than to make unkind remarks and be unpleasant.  Forget them, they are not worth stressing over.
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Post by: djinni373 on November 13, 2017, 10:27:05 pm
I shake my head at some of the comments and attitudes, not to mention the misinformation on social media.
Recently a friend found a stray cat at a rest area about 100km from the nearest regional centre. Like you, she posted on social media to try to find the owner, notified the locals (all 3 or so of them lol) and then continued on her way. There was general outrage on social media and she was abused at length for not taking the stray to the nearest vet, RSPCA or similar, more than 100km out of her way. Really???
Cookie you did the right thing and your conscience should be clear. As Marina and Chookie have said %#s& them. That galah is one lucky bird IMHO.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 14, 2017, 04:04:16 am
Thank you so much everyone, you are true friends. Your comments make me feel so much better. Fortunately I know we did the right thing. We had a call this morning and he is happy in his new home and lovely big aviary, he especially loved the lady of the house as she was willing to let him stay on her shoulder for ages.  Little monkey only liked to bite me!!
Thanks again.

Gayle that is horrid re the cat. How can people be so horrid. DH said they have let being kind to animals go to their head and they have gone over board.
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Post by: K Atie on November 14, 2017, 12:51:04 pm
Cookie that is so bad people really think they are in some kind of safe haven to let off steam in the worst way . You have done the right thing . This forum is amazing and everyone has contributed in so many ways .
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Post by: mab19 on November 14, 2017, 09:46:08 pm
A busy day yesterday with several friends popping in.  It was DH 80th birthday and our 53rd wedding anniversary.  We are having a family BBQ on sunday at DS house.

Today will be shopping day and cleaning the house ready for our holiday next week to Lord Howe Island.
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Post by: judydawn on November 14, 2017, 11:12:45 pm
Congratulations Margaret& DH, you certainly have a busy life.

I’m off with Probus today to visit the Virginia Nursery.  Pity it’s so wet today but our gardens need a drink and it would be hard to carry purchases back on the tiny bus.  What I am looking forward to is our meal and catching up with a young friend who runs the restaurant out there.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2017, 01:45:23 am
Congratulations to you and DH Margaret. I hope you both have a lovely day.
Judy enjoy your catch up and I hope it's not too wet for the nursery.

Thanks K Atie for your words. I saw that the facebook site now has put in that they will foster birds! They have also added places to list found birds and we did all of the things. So at least I achieved something for future people who post to that facebook site. Our house is much tidier now and less deposits around the living area and the galah is happy. We do miss him though!!!!!!
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Post by: djinni373 on November 15, 2017, 06:32:08 am
He did look an adorable little villain Cookie :)

Judy hope you enjoyed your outing.

Congrats Margaret and DH. Lord Howe Island!!! How exciting. It's meant to be amazing. Looking forward to some fab photos  ;D

For the last few days I have been doing a major sort of clothes and other teenage paraphernalia that has been discarded by the now grown up "children" of the house. There is debris and boxes all over the lounge and dining rooms  :-)). Feel like I'm sinking at the moment but I'm sure I'll be very pleased when it's done :P
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Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2017, 07:08:30 am
You will get there Gayle and feel very good about it. I need to do a cull of my clothes. I'm a bit scared to throw out the 'fat' clothes, so I will pack them away somewhere.
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Post by: judydawn on November 15, 2017, 09:42:23 am
A huge job when you have big kids Gayle, it’s bad enough doing it for 1 person!  Always a good feeling though and it means we can buy more clothes to fill the empty spaces.

I had a lovely time at the nursery, it teemed whilst we were there but they have a huge area of indoor plants and gifts and that’s where I spent my time until lunchtime.  I found some things for my Secret Santa gift and I bought this gorgeous boy.  He isn’t staying there, I have to buy some longer pegs to fix him to another spot in the garden.  The bus driver laid him in the aisle as is then I pulled him apart into 2 pieces to fit him in the boot.


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Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2017, 01:12:03 pm
That's lovely Judy.

I hope to do SS tomorrow. I will get out the previous years to make sure that no one gets someone they have had.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 15, 2017, 05:33:23 pm
We had house guests overnight so busy doing laundry of bed linen and towels.

Very nice ornament Judy. He will look lovely in your garden.

Congratulations to you and your DH Margret. Enjoy your family BBQ on Sunday and your holiday next weeks. It sounds a lovely way to celebrate a special birthday and wedding anniversary.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 15, 2017, 06:54:05 pm
Congratulations Margaret and DH and how lovely that you have a wonderful holiday to look forward to.

Your 'boy' looks really nice, Judy.

Gosh, I had forgotten about Secret Santa coming up.  Must get my thinking cap on.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 15, 2017, 10:11:52 pm
Mab, congratulations to both you and DH. You must be of the same vintage as us. Enjoy your family celebration. Enjoy your trip to Lord Howe Island.
Djinni, what a job! Nice to have it sorted.
Might hang some family photos up today.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 16, 2017, 03:11:05 am
I'm attacking some filing. I usually do it monthly but kept putting it off as we were going away. I now have several months to do, both MIL's and ours.
36 here today, I need to make biscuits or cake but will do it later in the day.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 16, 2017, 07:06:54 pm
I've been sorting out Christmas decorations. I have a pile to donate to a charity shop. They haven't been used for years so thought why am I storing them  :-))
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Post by: mab19 on November 17, 2017, 01:06:35 am
Having my hair cut at 6.00pm this evening.  My hairdresser has been cutting my hair for 35 years and is now retiring except for a few long standing customers, fortunately I am one of them, as long as we are happy to fit in with her times.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 17, 2017, 07:06:21 am
That's great Margaret. I love keeping the same hairdresser, as long as they are good. You will look extra beautiful for when you go away.

I didn't get far with my filing yesterday, we had 3 lots of visitors. It will keep, but it was lovely having lots  of visitors.
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Post by: K Atie on November 20, 2017, 12:16:08 pm
A quiet day DS on camp in Melbourne. So what to do in the early evening , plant vegetables while DH mows lawn . Very hot day again .
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 20, 2017, 11:32:42 pm
Went to an evening talk at Books for Cooks last night by the guys from the Tivoli Road Bakery (Toorak) – of course, their book just happened to be sitting right in front of me and it looked so lonely that I thought I should take it home with me (after making a suitable monetary contribution, of course!).  It was a thoroughly enjoyable and informative evening - the sample nibbles were delicious and, of course, the book is excellent.  DH is already eyeing it up for the sourdough bread section.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 21, 2017, 12:09:17 am
Have had the same hairdresser for 35 years. Taught him at my first school. He now has GC. OMG
BIL Birthday tomorrow. Coming for lunch. I have made him an assortment of goodies, Dried Apricot Jam, Chilli Jam, Sweet Chilli Sauce, anda very large SD Spelt loaf.
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Post by: judydawn on November 21, 2017, 12:50:22 am
That’s a lovely gift Chookie, enjoy your day with the rellies.
Enjoy your new book Marina, it’s dangerous going to cooking classes - a book usually makes it into our handbags LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 21, 2017, 04:20:51 am
That book sounds wonderful Marina. I will have to have a small peek!
Have a lovely meal Chookie. I thought I may add a couple of similar things to my brother's Christmas gift.
I vacuumed and washed the floor this morning. DH has gone over to a friends so it can dry.
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Post by: mab19 on November 21, 2017, 09:58:29 am
I have cleaned the house today, did some washing and ironing and packed our cases for tomorrow.  We have to leave at 5.00am because of freeway traffic.  It took DIL 2 1/2 hours to go to Melbourne this morning, it usually about 1 1/2 hours.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 21, 2017, 08:16:13 pm
Melbourne traffic can be fierce.  Hope your early start gives you heaps of time.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 21, 2017, 08:25:21 pm
Mab, enjoy your holiday.
We also find we have to leave plenty of time when we go to Melbourne.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 22, 2017, 02:42:34 am
I hope the traffic was ok for you Margaret.
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Post by: judydawn on November 22, 2017, 07:28:14 am
I had my window cleaner here this morning and this afternoon I went to a new, local dentist for the first time - very happy with them.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 22, 2017, 11:56:31 am
Dentistry has come so far since we were kids Judy. It is amazing. I'm still scared stiff but the lass we see is wonderful.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 22, 2017, 02:37:22 pm
Ordered my Christmas turkey today.  ;)
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Post by: achookwoman on November 22, 2017, 07:57:06 pm
CC, is that a fresh bird?   Love the look of a roast whole bird.  The Turkeys in Australia are at their best at Easter.  Consequently, many are killed at this time and frozen.
 Ordered our ham yesterday. We get a very large one ( 8 k ).  and give lots away. I always get one on the bone as we keep the bone for soup in the winter. The ham comes from a family who live and work on a property between Macedon and Ballarat. We have bought from them for years, prior to them becoming well known for their top quality  small goods. Istra.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 22, 2017, 08:03:59 pm
Picked some roses yesterday.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171122/d9109e9dc213fc5c5040d8535b63ebfd.jpg)


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Post by: judydawn on November 22, 2017, 10:19:53 pm
What a lovely vase Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 23, 2017, 09:10:07 am
An unusual vase and beautiful roses. Our roses are just finishing their first flush of flowers after pruning.

As there will only be the 3 of us for Christmas we aren't having turkey, we always seem to have lots of turkey left over, so I'm just doing a couple of breasts of chicken stuffed and rolled. Also ham and a terrine of chicken, ham and vegies.  With heaps of salads.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 23, 2017, 05:06:53 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on November 22, 2017, 07:57:06 pm
CC, is that a fresh bird?   Love the look of a roast whole bird.  The Turkeys in Australia are at their best at Easter.  Consequently, many are killed at this time and frozen.
 Ordered our ham yesterday. We get a very large one ( 8 k ).  and give lots away. I always get one on the bone as we keep the bone for soup in the winter. The ham comes from a family who live and work on a property between Macedon and Ballarat. We have bought from them for years, prior to them becoming well known for their top quality  small goods. Istra.
Yes Chookie the bird is fresh. You can buy frozen ones too but I prefer a fresh bird.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 23, 2017, 08:29:17 pm
CC, to get a really good fresh Turkey here for Xmas we need to go to the Queen Victoria Market. Bit of a trip so we will have to put up with the frozen one.
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Post by: djinni373 on November 26, 2017, 07:31:12 am
Beautiful roses Chookie.

DD and I escaped into the city for the day before it becomes too busy in the lead up to Christmas.
First stop was the QVB with its massive Christmas tree with 82,000 Swarovski crystals! So gorgeous.
Next was Peter's of Kensington. It's like a huge fairyland maze filled with beautiful things. Could have spent the whole day in there (and a whole lot of money :-)) ).
Last stop was the Christmas window displays at David Jones city store. Haven't done this for a few years and it was very disappointing compared to years past.
However if you're in Sydney, both the QVB tree and Peter's are amazing.
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Post by: judydawn on November 26, 2017, 10:38:21 am
Gorgeous Gayle, it sounds as if you really enjoyed your trip to the city today.  I only went to Costco and it was mad enough in there and in the car park!
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Post by: cookie1 on November 26, 2017, 10:55:25 am
They both look great Gayle. I've never been to POK but I think I would love it.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 26, 2017, 12:11:03 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on November 26, 2017, 10:55:25 am
They both look great Gayle. I've never been to POK but I think I would love it.
Same here.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 26, 2017, 05:17:40 pm
Lovely looking a your Christmas photos Gayle.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 26, 2017, 07:24:57 pm
I would love to visit to POK.  I recently purchased something from them and ever since I have been innundated by at least 2 - 3 emails every day - it is driving me mad, which is a shame as I would enjoy one once a month or so, but this is overkill.  I will unsubscribe from their emails.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 27, 2017, 01:34:42 am
Same here Marina. I've never bought anything there but did subscribe to their emails. I was driven mad, so I unsubscribed.
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Post by: astarra on November 27, 2017, 03:16:11 am
Sorting through .... well, pretty much everything ..... today, have someone interested in our house so my concentration levels are all pretty much non existent :/
Trying to just relax and do what needs doing..........  :P
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Post by: achookwoman on November 27, 2017, 03:51:34 am
Astarra, I really feel for you. A very stressful time.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 27, 2017, 07:32:47 am
Quote from: astarra on November 27, 2017, 03:16:11 am
Sorting through .... well, pretty much everything ..... today, have someone interested in our house so my concentration levels are all pretty much non existent :/
Trying to just relax and do what needs doing..........  :P
Take it easy and don't over-stress yourself.  But, most of all, good luck!
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Post by: judydawn on November 27, 2017, 09:01:43 am
 A hectic time astarra, hopefully you have some help to get you through this trying time.  Good luck with everything.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 27, 2017, 01:28:00 pm
Fingers crossed for you Astarra.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 27, 2017, 07:44:43 pm
Quote from: astarra on November 27, 2017, 03:16:11 am
Sorting through .... well, pretty much everything ..... today, have someone interested in our house so my concentration levels are all pretty much non existent :/
Trying to just relax and do what needs doing..........  :P
Good luck with everything and try to relax Astarra.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 03, 2017, 04:13:15 pm
Boring housework, washing and ironing. :P
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Post by: achookwoman on December 03, 2017, 09:42:02 pm
Had fun wrapping SS gift yesterday.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 05, 2017, 06:51:07 pm
I met a friend for coffee this morning. She has just returned from a months holiday in Australia.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 05, 2017, 07:11:31 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on December 05, 2017, 06:51:07 pm
I met a friend for coffee this morning. She has just returned from a months holiday in Australia.
I hope she enjoyed it and lots of stories to share.  Did she get to any of the places you visited when you were over here Denise?
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Post by: mab19 on December 05, 2017, 09:34:49 pm
Going back and forth for 10 days between our place and DS place.  They are on holidays now and we are on animal duty.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 05, 2017, 09:37:37 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on December 05, 2017, 07:11:31 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on December 05, 2017, 06:51:07 pm
I met a friend for coffee this morning. She has just returned from a months holiday in Australia.
I hope she enjoyed it and lots of stories to share.  Did she get to any of the places you visited when you were over here Denise?
My friend visited Melbourne and Sydney Marina. She had a fabulous time and enjoyed every moment.
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Post by: obbie on December 06, 2017, 02:06:57 am
Just taken my first booking on Air bnb. I hope they like our holiday house.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 06, 2017, 05:01:15 am
Have taken my iPad to the doctor.   Not looking good. Stupid man asked if there was anything important on it.
Good news is that i won $150 goods prize voucher at the lovely green grocer/deli where i shop.
Lovely gardener was at it today.
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Post by: judydawn on December 06, 2017, 09:33:10 am
‘Is there anything important on it?’  Bet he could have kicked himself for asking that question Chookie!  Does he think he can fix it?
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Post by: achookwoman on December 06, 2017, 12:13:27 pm
Quote from: judydawn on December 06, 2017, 09:33:10 am
‘Is there anything important on it?’  Bet he could have kicked himself for asking that question Chookie!  Does he think he can fix it?
He will ring me in the morning. Not looking good.
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Post by: K Atie on December 06, 2017, 12:29:32 pm
That's no good Chookie , my I pad started to heat up the other day .so I turned it off completely and did not touch it for hours . It cooled down and I just keep clearing it so it is not searching up every app I have been on . Wounder if you got a virus though an email ?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 06, 2017, 07:51:35 pm
After walking Chance this morning I went shopping with a friend. It was busy with Christmas shoppers.
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Post by: mcmich on December 07, 2017, 08:36:30 am
After work, I went shopping for Christmas craft supplies today. Our family doesn't exchange gifts as we have too much stuff. Just making Christmas bon bons to open when we have our meal together.
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Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2017, 09:50:12 am
Good idea Michele, would love to see a picture of them when you’ve finished.  I made some years ago and it was fun sourcing the little surprise to put inside them.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 09, 2017, 01:21:06 pm
I saw Tenina today. I gave her some of my SD starter that originally came from Chookie. She has some family home for Christmas and a sons wedding coming up so I guess is very busy.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 10, 2017, 03:59:48 am
Cookie, nice to share and spread the SD starter around.
Yesterday, really enjoyed a get together with friends that I taught with, at a 70 th Birthday celebration.
Today picked up new iPad. They transferred all the information from old iPad via iCloud. Whole process took under 2 hours.
Breakfast out.
Morning tea at Coco Black. No lunch.
Last night Ral and I had dinner at Red Spice. Anyone remember from Forum Fest?
Tonight, maybe Haighs chocolates. ,!!
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Post by: mcmich on December 10, 2017, 10:52:01 am
Busy day Chookie. DH and I went to the movies and saw The Man Who Invented Christmas. We mostly enjoyed it, little bit slow. Then we got some take away Indian and had it by the lake.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 10, 2017, 11:28:51 am
Chookie how perfect, the new iPad and then Red Spice and maybe Haighs..

We had friends round for a Christmas morning tea that went on until mid afternoon. A lovely catch up.
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Post by: astarra on December 12, 2017, 01:14:12 am
Most of the morning spent looking for a little wild rabbit miss4 rescued from a cat on our walk this morning, she carried it home then has somehow managed to lose it ... in our car  :o ??? :-))
Poor little thing had a bleeding ear and was very frightened  :'(
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Post by: cookie1 on December 12, 2017, 01:40:21 am
I hope you found it Astarra. Poor thing.
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Post by: mab19 on December 12, 2017, 05:03:37 am
Grocery shopping this morning and some Christmas shopping.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 12, 2017, 08:03:26 pm
Staff Xmas party last night - fabulous meal and a fun night.  Another Xmas get together with friends tonight then back to normal life for us.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 12, 2017, 08:15:36 pm
Today I had better ready for next week when we have 3 pre Xmas celebrations.
Yesterday we had breakfast at Trotters cafe in Lyon street. The owner shared some of her home made Cumquat jam with us. It was much nicer than mine. Next Tuesday we will be in Melbourne again and I am taking her an Olive SD loaf which she will exchange for a jar of her jam.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2017, 01:42:29 am
That sounds lovely Chookie. It's wonderful to be able to do a trade. Most of my friends don't cook at all. One does but she still works.

I plan to do the food shopping today, but I am waiting for a delivery from TNT first.
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Post by: K Atie on December 13, 2017, 03:32:33 am
Food out to DH , while he is harvesting. Last day of school , pick up DD boarding gear , it's mamouth . DS hair cut , home late again tonight , throw in dinner to paddoc tonight as well . Think dinner will have to be tuna and rice with veggies and a squeeze of lemon juice . Pack up for a quick trip to drop DD to Bronze camp for a week . Then home to look after DH& DS who will need feeding and DS some sleep .
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 13, 2017, 03:47:05 am
K Atie, I'm exhausted just reading what you are up to today.  Try to get a bit of a break for yourself sometime during your frantic day.
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Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2017, 09:14:24 am
Your life does seem hectic Katie. 
I don’t suppose that lady would give you her cumquat jam recipe Chookie?  It must have been really good if it was better than yours.
I think I only have 1 more Christmas outing to come then I can relax for the last week.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 13, 2017, 09:40:52 am
Judy, we did swap recipes. I make most of my jam as jelly as the kids don’t like pips or lumps.
Katie, you are busy. Which school does DD. Board at. My GC attend Ballarat Grammar. GS often has a boarder home for the weekend.
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Post by: K Atie on December 13, 2017, 10:28:37 am
Chilidh I did have a quite time at home this morning . Too hectic for me too but kids were super hot this arvo so after filling the whole car with DD gear we went out for arvo snack  . Chookie at Hamilton College . Cumquat is my favorite. All home DH out the back harvesting, we can here him . A few fires up our way but not close to us . Hate the fire season , as we were endlessly packing DD today a family's property was 500 metres from one of the fires , hoping they are OK as it is under control now .
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Post by: djinni373 on December 13, 2017, 10:37:30 am
Quote from: judydawn on December 13, 2017, 09:14:24 am
I don’t suppose that lady would give you her cumquat jam recipe Chookie?  It must have been really good if it was better than yours.
I would be very interested in this recipe too. My cumquat jam has never been a family favourite  :-))
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 13, 2017, 03:34:44 pm
Blimey KAtie you are busy  :o

I only ever see cumquats forsale in January so will lookout for them especially if you have a good recipe for jam Chookie ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on December 13, 2017, 10:26:04 pm
Cumquat Jam.
I cover the Cumquat with water and simmer them until the skin is very soft.
Then I put the lot through the Mouli. This removes the pips but retains the flavour of the skins.
Then 3/4 cup of sugar for each cup of pulp.
Add juice of a lemon to help setting.
If not setting well I then add a packet of jam setta

The lady  at Trotters cafe does the labour intensive method.
Simmers the Cumquats
Keeps the liquid aside.
Squashes the Cumquats and keeps the skins aside. These she cuts finely with a knife.
Removes pips from flesh.
Put liquid, pulp and skins and sugar back in pot and cook.
I have also done this method. Usually takes all day.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 13, 2017, 10:30:55 pm
Katie, lucky DD to be at such a good school.
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Post by: mab19 on December 14, 2017, 12:04:15 am
Katie, you certainly have a very busy life.

The family will arrive home this evening so today is our last day house sitting and animal sitting.   
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Post by: djinni373 on December 14, 2017, 01:01:18 am
Thank you for the cumquat jam recipes Chookie. Got them in Paprika for next cumquat season :)
Quote from: achookwoman on December 13, 2017, 10:26:04 pm
I have also done this method. Usually takes all day.
Wow that method would take a long time. Definitely a labour of love. Probably not an option for me though.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2017, 01:42:29 am
I'm not a fan of citrus jams/marmalades. In fact I now try to steer clear of all jams. I do have a smear on my bread though. Just to get the taste. I still have some plum jam from last year. I've made strawberry and I hope to make some cherry if I can find some cherries that aren't $20/kg.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 14, 2017, 11:02:49 am
Quote from: achookwoman on December 13, 2017, 10:26:04 pm
Cumquat Jam.
I cover the Cumquat with water and simmer them until the skin is very soft.
Then I put the lot through the Mouli. This removes the pips but retains the flavour of the skins.
Then 3/4 cup of sugar for each cup of pulp.
Add juice of a lemon to help setting.
If not setting well I then add a packet of jam setta

The lady  at Trotters cafe does the labour intensive method.
Simmers the Cumquats
Keeps the liquid aside.
Squashes the Cumquats and keeps the skins aside. These she cuts finely with a knife.
Removes pips from flesh.
Put liquid, pulp and skins and sugar back in pot and cook.
I have also done this method. Usually takes all day.
Thanks Chookie :-* :-*
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Post by: K Atie on December 14, 2017, 12:12:12 pm
Life is hectic but it seems I am not the only one . Nice drive to Melbourne with DD . A little shopping and then helped DB who has had major shoulder surgery a few weeks ago , he finds doing anything painfull . We cut up his roast chook , DM had left him - how he was going to do that I am not sure . Cooked some veg and DD emptied dishwasher . Lucky I came down at least Mum can have a break . Really when you realize that he cooked a steak the night before then looked at it and had to get a pair of scissors to cut it up ( do laugh please as it is funny too) but this even hurts his shoulder . All good he just has to be patient.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 14, 2017, 08:21:41 pm
Katie, that made me laugh about the scissors and steak. Quite creative, really. Or was it desperate?
How about a chopper for the chicken.  That’s what the Chinese do.
Yesterday I made some rolls but forgot to add the yeast. Just dissolved some yeast in warm water and gave in an additional 2 minutes in TMX. I used some malted grain. Nice flavour.
Might attack the veggie garden today.
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Post by: judydawn on December 14, 2017, 09:37:00 pm
The poor chap Katie, even the most simple tasks would be difficult for him.  I hope he recovers quickly enough to enjoy his Christmas lunch.  He is lucky to have a supportive family.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2017, 06:09:18 am
Oh Katie, the poor thing. I think I would have just picked it up and eaten it.

We had a lovely surprise this morning as friends who had been travelling in their van phoned to see if we were home and called round. We had a lovely evening out last night. I wanted to be home early as I was tired, however when I glanced at my watch it was already 11.34pm.
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2017, 06:51:05 am
When you’re enjoying yourselves time flies cookie, catch up on some sleep another day.

I’ve had a very busy and fruitful day, workers arrived to install shade blinds on the pergola whilst I was washing the car.  I had already cleaned the driveway and under the pergola with my blower.  Vacuumed and washed the floors then went to feed DH before coming back to await a friend and her friend who stayed for a few hours and took many cutting from my bushes to make a Christmas wreath at their garden club next week.  Looking forward now to dinner out with Katie & Richard.
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2017, 06:54:01 am
Wouldn’t allow a photo on the other post.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 15, 2017, 07:52:09 am
I did laugh at the scissor incident KAtie.  ;D Your DB was very resourceful to think of it ;)

Time flies when you are having fun in the company of good friends Cookie ;)

Wonderful blinds Judy Very classy 8)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2017, 11:45:53 am
The blinds look lovely Judy.

I had my hair cut today, I t seems to grow so quickly in the summer.
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2017, 11:54:40 am
Thanks girls, I am very happy with them and they will make such a big difference in our hot weather.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 15, 2017, 09:36:12 pm
Judy, blinds look lovely.
Say hello to Katie and Richard from Ral and me.
Spending a bit of time at Telstra shop. Issues with both iPad and phone. They have been very helpful and nice . Feel a bit of an idiot as I don’t really know what is going on.
At least I can get into the Forum.
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Post by: djinni373 on December 15, 2017, 09:59:26 pm
Love the scissor story KAtie.
Gorgeous blinds Judy.
Chookie hope it's all sorted for you soon.
Today I am chauffeuring DS(24) and some of his friends to a Christmas party, doing more Christmas shopping, then going to Bikram yoga this arvo to "chill out" in the hot room.
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Post by: mab19 on December 16, 2017, 01:16:04 am
Nice blinds Judy.
I went down the street this morning for a few items and wished I had stayed home.  There were two markets on, the streets were chaotic and parking was scarce.
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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2017, 05:35:52 am
Thanks girls.
Well Geoff’s first day home has gone well, waiting for the access cab now to take us back to the care facility. 

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Post by: mcmich on December 16, 2017, 08:38:57 am
Geoff looks like he is enjoying being at home.  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on December 16, 2017, 10:32:53 am
Judy, how does he do it. He looks so good.

Took a loaf of Olive SD to the lady at Creswick market. She sells good quality flour, nuts dried fruit and grains.  She always looks after me.  It amazes me that such a simple gesture can give so much pleasure.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2017, 11:23:05 am
I went with DH today to see his Mum. She was telling me that she had been sad and crying during the week. I said it was to be expected, having lost her eldest son.  Her reply made me feel sad, she said she missed her Mum and Dad and felt so far away from them.  She is 89 and was taken from her home in The Ukraine at the age of 13 to work in Germany for the war effort.
Poor old thing, she knew she should be feeling sad, but couldn't remember why. 

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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2017, 11:39:19 am
Completely understandable cookie, poor dear.
Geoff didn’t remember our house, I didn’t think he would by the way he’s been talking but having lived here for 20 years I was hoping it would all come back to him after 4.5 years away. Even his tank and medal corner which I’ve kept as is didn’t ring a bell.  I now know that I can put it all away without feeing guilty.  He said it was a nice house though!
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Post by: achookwoman on December 16, 2017, 08:48:06 pm
Cookie and Judy, both sad occasions. Can’t do much about it except continuing to carry on being your supportive selves.
About to head into a chaotic week. Not looking forward to it.
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Post by: obbie on December 16, 2017, 09:18:44 pm
He  looked happy in the photo Judy. :D
Sad when they don't remember.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 16, 2017, 09:26:57 pm
Your MIL has certainly had a traumatic life Cookie. Poor lady. Thank goodness she has you and MrCookie looking after her now.

Blimey Judy Geoff looks well. A pity he couldn't remember your lovely house and his memorabilia but at least he looks so happy being there with you. 

You are very generous giving away your SD loaf Chookie. I bet the lady trader at the market loved it.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 17, 2017, 02:12:14 am
Talking to DS and family who are in Canada skiing. -10 there, 29 here.
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Post by: K Atie on December 17, 2017, 09:02:05 am
Chookie were are your DS and family as my DNice is in the Big White in Canada learning to be a ski instructor, heaps of powder snow .
Spent the day in bed DS has been making me honey lemon and ginger drinks , have a really bad cold or flu . We all have it and I decided not to go to our annual picnic with friends as no one needs this bug . DH out harvesting after the header Tyre blew yesterday . Not great as the secondhand one is not a great fit . This could mean a drive for someone to NSW to get a Tyre ! There is no dought we are all to be tested , at least it gave him an overnight rest up .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 17, 2017, 02:40:14 pm
Get well soon KAtie. :-*
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 17, 2017, 11:07:18 pm
Geoff is looking well and happy and very glad that his time at home with you went well.  Judy, you are such a strong lady, but it's so sad when the memory of a loved one goes, you may accept it on one level, but you never quite get over the difference and the loss, I admire you immensley. 
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Post by: judydawn on December 17, 2017, 11:46:59 pm
Thank you Marina. At least he still remembers those important to him.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 18, 2017, 07:20:10 am
Katie, DS and family are at Sun Peaks in BC. DS has a Go pro and sends us movies of the skiing.  He is experimenting with this new machine as it edits the movie as it goes. It is something very new and is causing quite a lot of interest.
Sorry to hear about the trouble with the Tractor. Always seems to happen when you are under pressure.
Hope you are resting up.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 18, 2017, 07:54:38 am
Take care Katie and hopefully you will be feeling better by the festive season.
The skiing sounds wonderful. although I would be sure to break a leg.
Poor you when Geoff didn't remember the house Judy. He looks well and is obviously thriving. I was speaking to a friend the other night whose Mum has Alzheimer's and she told her daughter that she was so glad that she didn't have dementia as it would be horrid. Her daughter loved the comment as she said her Mum is still adorable even if she can't remember.
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Post by: judydawn on December 18, 2017, 12:28:52 pm
LOL.  It’s nice when you can still have a conversation with them, my 2 come out with some funny things too.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 18, 2017, 01:32:12 pm
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LOL.  It’s nice when you can still have a conversation with them, my 2 come out with some funny things too.

It makes them special.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 18, 2017, 09:08:34 pm
With GS being here we have put up the Christmas Tree and he decorated it. Put up various decorations and he insisted his bedroom had some too LOL. We walked Chance this afternoon and we made a Chocolate cake decorated like a Robin. We also played Snakes and Ladders and Ludo.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 18, 2017, 10:54:00 pm
Very cute robin cake!  Your GS has grown a bit since your avatar, CC!
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2017, 12:22:42 am
Nice to see he is enjoying being kept amused Denise.  Bet he is so proud of his decorating skills and can’t wait to tuck into the cake. 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 19, 2017, 11:20:01 am
He has grown up so much.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 19, 2017, 08:08:34 pm
CC, nice to be able to spend time with Louis. Cooking and playing games seems to be 2 things that they really enjoy doing with GP.
Louis has certainly grown.
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Post by: djinni373 on December 20, 2017, 02:33:25 am
Goodness Denise. He has grown a lot since the last pic I saw. What fun  8)

We are roasting here in Sydney. Temperature at 1pm and it's still climbing. My poor chookies are suffering and my vegetables patch is history :P If all the girls survive today I'll be happy.

Black bread is in the small oven, tomato relish is simmering on the stove top and I am going to try to convert a recipe for a healthy apple cake before I head out to yoga at 6pm
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Post by: mcmich on December 20, 2017, 07:19:45 am
Louis vertainly has grown. Snakes and ladders is one of my favourite games.
Gayle, you have a few degrees on us. It only got to 39.6 here and the cool change came through at about 1700hrs. Very windy now. The house hasn't cooled down and the air con is still going.
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Post by: judydawn on December 20, 2017, 09:34:52 am
Commiserations with the hot weather girls, it’s horrid at this time of the year when there is so much to do.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 20, 2017, 11:36:30 am
Gayle and Mich that is horribly hot. Take care.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 20, 2017, 10:51:08 pm
Djinni and Michele.  Good to hear you are both still alive.
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Post by: mab19 on December 21, 2017, 12:59:34 am
Over a period of time during the year I made these gingerbread houses for the GC.  I have one that comes out every year and is full of M&M's, it's a big hit with the children big and small so now they can all have one each.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 21, 2017, 03:26:32 am
Mab, you are amazing and very generous. A lot of creative talent there. 10 out of 10.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 21, 2017, 07:09:52 am
They look great, Mab.  You are very patient and have great sewing skills.
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Post by: judydawn on December 21, 2017, 10:05:42 am
What a lovely idea Margaret, I’ve never seen a gingerbread house made of fabric. Brilliant idea, well done.
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Post by: mcmich on December 21, 2017, 10:57:20 am
What beautiful ginger bread houses. A real talent there.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 21, 2017, 06:31:42 pm
Beautiful work Margaret. What a great idea to make gingerbread houses out of fabric.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 22, 2017, 06:58:19 am
They are beautiful and I'm sure will be treasured.
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Post by: mab19 on December 23, 2017, 01:04:05 am
An early morning hair cut and then a quick trip down the street for last minute gift as we have an extra guest coming on Christmas Day.
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Post by: djinni373 on December 23, 2017, 03:19:52 am
Quote from: mcmich on December 20, 2017, 07:19:45 am
Gayle, you have a few degrees on us. It only got to 39.6 here and the cool change came through at about 1700hrs. Very windy now. The house hasn't cooled down and the air con is still going.
Hello Mich  :) It's lovely to hear from you. I hope you and your camper are having some fun times - in cooler areas.
Another hot day here so I've been spending more time in the backyard trying to keep the chooks cool. I have an impressive thong tan on my feet now  :-))

Mab those gingerbread houses are absolutely beautiful  8)
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Post by: mab19 on December 24, 2017, 05:55:31 am
We went out to visit DIL for her birthday this afternoon, now sitting down with a glass of wine :) :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 24, 2017, 12:02:20 pm
My brother and his partner came over unexpectedly this morning. It was lovely.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 24, 2017, 03:53:55 pm
Walked Chance early this morning. Steamed cleaned the kitchen/dining room floors. A couple of loads of washing. Just trying to decide to do a bit of ironing :P Peeled all veg for tomorrow. Before I go to bed lay the table for tomorrow. There is probably something I have forgotten LOL.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 24, 2017, 08:22:59 pm
Yesterday Ral fixed up the irrigation in the veggie garden as it wasn’t supplying enough water. Then I planted the seedlings I got from the swap. I also covered the raised beds with bird netting.
Made lemon butter in TMX. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 25, 2017, 04:34:43 pm
We went to ours neighbours for morning Christmas drinks. I had a couple of glasses of bubbles. ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 25, 2017, 07:48:06 pm
Went to our neighbours for dinner and spent a lovely time eating, drinking and chatting.
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Post by: mab19 on December 25, 2017, 09:27:21 pm
A good way to start the day CC and Cuildh  :) :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 25, 2017, 09:32:38 pm
Way to go Denise, I’d be wiped out for the rest of the day if I had bubbles that early in the morning.
I had a great day yesterday, it was fun at Wesley and the 3 course meal was lovely then I caught up with my DD & family for the evening session.  Surprisingly I was able to eat the salmon she cooked albeit it much later than I normally eat.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 25, 2017, 11:12:50 pm
Nice to see everyone enjoying their Xmas day.
At Creswick Swap last Saturday, spoke to 3 people who were spending Xmas day by themselves. Didn’t feel we knew them well enough to ask them to join us.  Maybe next year.
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Post by: judydawn on December 26, 2017, 12:21:28 am
It’s sad isn’t it Chookie?
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Post by: obbie on December 26, 2017, 01:28:07 am
spent 3 hours on the lake this morning with the kids skiing, and friends with their boat too.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 26, 2017, 07:35:30 am
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Nice to see everyone enjoying their Xmas day.
At Creswick Swap last Saturday, spoke to 3 people who were spending Xmas day by themselves. Didn’t feel we knew them well enough to ask them to join us.  Maybe next year.

DD has, on occasions invited someone from work who is by themselves. Last year it was a guy who was recently separated and his wife had the kids for Christmas. Another year it was a lass who came from Gympie ;who wasn't going home for Christmas. We don't mind as we always have enough food. It  is sad to think that people may be by themselves.
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Post by: judydawn on December 26, 2017, 07:45:29 am
That sounds like a fun day Robyn.
Very kind of you to have the lost souls cookie, it’s a wonderful thing to do.
A friend visited today with scones etc but both Mum and Geoff out of sorts today so they slept whilst we chatted non-stop.
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Post by: obbie on December 26, 2017, 08:18:16 am
I love orphans Christmas, when people come for lunch, instead of being on their own. you learn so much from people you don't normally see, and get to catch up.

I love doing the extra baking for the oldies that can't do it any more, and just drop food in to people doing it tough. :D  That is why I always make extra  Christmas cakes, and meals, every year. it works well.


 I suppose its my way of giving back and helping people. :)
 
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Post by: achookwoman on December 26, 2017, 09:29:42 pm
Very generous of families inviting ‘ orphans’ for Xmas. We have also done this regularly for 30 years. This year was very different. 2 days before Xmas we hosted Xmas lunch for friends from Indonesia and when we go on hols to Barwon Heads in a couple of weeks we are having a large group of former work colleagues for lunch.  Probably good that circumstances change. Don’t think I could cope with the 20 + for both lunch and dinner anymore.
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Post by: judydawn on December 26, 2017, 11:07:40 pm
It’s very generous of you Robyn and I’m sure these people appreciate it.
Chookie you’d need good cold storage facilities for feeding 40 people during the same day.
Have a great catch up with former work colleagues.
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Post by: mcmich on December 27, 2017, 07:15:00 am
The wonderful, generous spirit of the forum family - someone needs a a Christmas lunch, invite them over. So generous of you Robyn.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 27, 2017, 08:50:14 pm
Judy, we have always had plenty of refrigeration, it has been the cooking facilities that have been the problem. The first house at Cherokee had one of those upright gas stoves. The Xmas turkey wouldn’t fit so I had to cut the legs off and cook them on the BBQ. I already had the pork in the BBQ.

Chooks automatics water containers need attention. Need to do this before it gets too hot.
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Post by: obbie on December 27, 2017, 09:26:23 pm
today we have friends coming over this afternoon for drinks / nibbles, and more friends for lunch tomorrow. so lots of prepping today.

cleaning up 2 spare bedrooms today too.
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Post by: mab19 on December 27, 2017, 11:27:13 pm
A quick trip to the supermarket this morning before the heat.  Left my list at home but managed to get most of the things I needed. >:(
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Post by: achookwoman on December 28, 2017, 11:56:37 am
Mab, that is very good.    If I leave my list at home I usually buy nothing I need  and lots of things I don’t need.
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Post by: obbie on December 30, 2017, 12:10:56 am
we just had our first guests stay next door for 3 nights, through Airbnb. lovely family, so now to clean.
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Post by: mab19 on December 30, 2017, 12:13:06 am
Another quick trip to the supermarket this time with my list.   ???
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 30, 2017, 03:07:15 am
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Another quick trip to the supermarket this time with my list.   ???
;D
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Post by: achookwoman on December 30, 2017, 12:08:51 pm
Quick trip to Supermarket!!! No such thing here.
Spent 3 hours in veggie garden today. Good for the soul.
Cut seed heads off red poppies and chives. Will save the seeds. Anyone want some?
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Post by: cookie1 on December 30, 2017, 12:10:58 pm
We went down to Rockingham today. DH usually goes by himself on Saturdays but today I went with him. We called in to see his brother's partner and have coffee and then went to see MIL.
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Post by: astarra on January 01, 2018, 08:41:33 am
Been out for a new years day family BBQ with hubby's side of the family, was a great day :D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 01, 2018, 11:57:23 am
I fooled around a lot of today. I did get the ironing done and this afternoon I made some rolls for dinner.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 01, 2018, 09:13:05 pm
Cookie, love “ the fooled around” bit. Seem to do a lot of that here.
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Post by: obbie on January 02, 2018, 02:08:51 am
I went to work today, for about 1 hour, just feel so relaxed at home. ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 02, 2018, 08:11:04 am
Today we had Chookie and Ral for lunch.  What a lovely couple and a most relaxing afternoon spent under our elm tree; however, I have just realised we forgot to offer them tea or coffee before they left - perhaps they will come back soon for a 'cuppa.
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Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2018, 08:28:40 am
Lovely to hear of your catch up Marina.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 02, 2018, 07:19:44 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on January 02, 2018, 08:11:04 am
Today we had Chookie and Ral for lunch.  What a lovely couple and a most relaxing afternoon spent under our elm tree; however, I have just realised we forgot to offer them tea or coffee before they left - perhaps they will come back soon for a 'cuppa.
How lovely to catch up with wonderful friends.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 02, 2018, 08:25:32 pm
Yesterday we spent a lovely day with Marina and her DH.   What wonderful hosts. Marina produced a scrumptious  lunch and her DH made Crack bread. Lovely. We explored their lovely ‘ escape’  and envied their many fruit trees in their orchard. We sat under the beautiful Elm tree which was like an outside room . An unforgettable experience.  Marina, we didn’t miss tea or coffee. Plenty to drink and lots of talk. Thanks a million for such a pleasant day.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 02, 2018, 10:58:44 pm
Lunch under the beautiful Elm tree at Marina’s country retreat.


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Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2018, 11:31:53 pm
What a great place to sit, relax and enjoy the company of others.  A lovely way to start the New Year.
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Post by: mab19 on January 03, 2018, 12:17:39 am
What a lovely place to relax, eat and chat.  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on January 03, 2018, 01:13:37 am
Certainly was.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 03, 2018, 06:21:58 am
It looks the perfect place for an afternoon spent chatting and more chatting. It's very pretty Marina.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 03, 2018, 06:05:07 pm
What a magical place to spend the day with Marina and her DH Cookie. 8)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 04, 2018, 07:14:50 am
We picked up our new mattress and base today. DH got sick of being nagged. We only ordered it a week ago.  Very impressed, as it had to be made. It was locally.
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Post by: judydawn on January 04, 2018, 07:18:11 am
Great service cookie, enjoy a better sleep.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 04, 2018, 10:36:55 am
Visitors came for lunch.  Lovely people. City people but love the country.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 04, 2018, 02:15:59 pm
Off this afternoon to meet a friend for a cuppa. It's her 70th birthday tomorrow.
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Post by: mcmich on January 04, 2018, 10:28:52 pm
What a lovely spot for lunch.  :D

Home from the Gold Coast on Tuesday. Heading off for the weekend to Sydney. Staying at Dural.
Haven't been to Sydney in a while, so looking forward to it.
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Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2018, 12:29:52 am
Lovely to see you are out and about with your travels Michele.
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Post by: mab19 on January 05, 2018, 02:14:21 am
I made an appointment with the optitian today, just a couple of months overdue. 
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Post by: cookie1 on January 05, 2018, 06:07:47 am
LOL Margaret. I'm due for my 6 monthly diabetes check up. It was due in December but I couldn't be bothered as everything is going well.
DH was out and about again this morning doing his executor duties! He is a little fed up. We have his brother's caravan here trying to sell it, and to be honest it is a heap of junk. Sadly no one had cleaned it in or out for about 10 years. It was full of goodness knows what, which DH has been instructed to get rid of!!!!!! That isn't an executor duty of course but he is doing it for his brother's sake. Our outside looks like a bomb has hit it.
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Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2018, 06:32:44 am
Your DH is very kind cookie, it is beyond the call of duty but it’s nice to help out if you can.  It sounds as if you might need extra rubbish bins for the job though.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 05, 2018, 09:03:49 am
Most definitely Judy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 05, 2018, 02:42:11 pm
Your DH is doing a sterling job Cookie. The caravan clear out/clean sounds a horrible job. Fingers crossed  you will find a buyer for the caravan.

I went grocery shopping with DS.
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Post by: mcmich on January 05, 2018, 08:06:18 pm
What a horrid job for DH Cookie. Nice that he has gone above and beyond for family. Once it is cleaned up, it might appeal to someone wanting to do up a retro van.

We set up camp yesterday afternoon and then went to Castle Hill shopping centre. Didn't buy anything but nice to have DJ's and Myer under the one roof. Today we are off to The Australian Museum and a look around the city.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 05, 2018, 09:48:55 pm
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I made an appointment with the optitian today, just a couple of months overdue. 
. Same here. Going on Monday.
Preparing bottles for jam. Cleaning out file in office. Ice into Chooks water.  Mostly inside jobs as it will be hot.
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Post by: mcmich on January 06, 2018, 07:49:06 am
Certainly a day for indoor jobs Chookie.

It wasn't so bad in Sydney in the city today. Went to the museum (spent 3.5hrs there and that was a bit rushed). Then walked to Paddy's Market, Darling Harbour and Queen Victoria Building.
I have to stop longing to live everywhere I go on holidays. I wanted to live in a high rise apartment on the Gold Coast last week and now I'm wondering why I ever left Sydney  :-))
With all the walking we did today, was a little disappointed that I've only clocked up 15976 steps.
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Post by: K Atie on January 06, 2018, 01:05:04 pm
41.3 degrees , so hot but spent the morning at nippers surf beach , home as too hot to stay after morning there. Oppressive heat , spent the arvo in house then cooler change came , so went for a cooling down swim .
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Post by: achookwoman on January 06, 2018, 09:40:28 pm
Glad everyone coped with the horrible heat yesterday.
I am all ready to make jam today.  I will make 6 jar lots of plum and raspberry, plum and mixed berry, peach and pineapple and peach and ginger.
Still lots of both plums and peaches on trees.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 06, 2018, 09:44:21 pm
I bought Seville oranges yesterday to start making marmalade next week.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 07, 2018, 06:30:00 am
Mich I always think of shifting to lots of places we holiday. Then DH loves to ground me with the statement that it wouldn't be a holiday if you lived here.

Lovely, exciting news. We sold BIL's caravan yesterday. The couple wanted an old, beat up caravan to take prospecting and this fitted the bill perfectly. The price was greatly reduced, but everyone is happy.

We hope to go for a little break early February. DH needs to have a bit of a breather. With MIL not being 100% we think we need to stay within 12-15 hours drive of the city. So no FNQ for us this year or the Model A rally in Murray Bridge. While his brother was alive he could have helped MIL if she had needed it as she doesn't read or write English at all, but now DD will fill in the gaps until we get home. Poor old dear she is just existing, but isn't unwell. There are lots of lovely places in WA that we can still chill out in.
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Post by: mcmich on January 07, 2018, 09:24:40 am
Glad you sold the van Cookie - one less thing you have on the to do list.

Very hot today - and we went to the western Sydney suburbs. Started off at the old drive-in movies markets - it was only 35 degrees early this morning. DH loves all you can eat  :o, so the Blacktown Workers for lunch and then to the movies to see Jumanji. A cool change has come through now and it is lovely.
Hope you all have managed to stay out of the heat today.
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Post by: judydawn on January 07, 2018, 10:26:16 am
Super news cookie, a load off DH’s mind.  Good to hear you are planning some me time in the coming weeks.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 07, 2018, 05:42:54 pm
Great news the caravan has been sold Cookie.
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Post by: mcmich on January 07, 2018, 08:55:06 pm
Heading back home today after a very warm weekend away in Sydney.
Thoroughly enjoyed being in the city.
Have a good day all  :D
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Post by: achookwoman on January 07, 2018, 09:00:08 pm
Cookie, very good news about the caravan. I understand about being within easy reach of your MIL.
Since Rals illness in Turkey , I refuse to go more than 4 hours flight from Melbourne. This means restricting what we do and where we go.  Not so bad when you are happy where you are.
Eye check up for new glasses today.
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Post by: mab19 on January 08, 2018, 05:27:50 am
Good news about the caravan Cookie.

I had my eyes checked today.  There is a very slight deterioration but not enough to need new glasses. :D :D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 08, 2018, 05:33:59 am
I can quite understand that Chookie. Ral's illness overseas must have been quite terrifying.

Margaret that is good news.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 08, 2018, 06:35:58 am
Mab, I had my eyes checked today also. Also slight difference but getting new glasses as the frames  need to be replaced. Expensive exercise.
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Post by: mcmich on January 08, 2018, 07:44:24 am
I need to bite the bullet and get a pr of bi focal glasses for work. I only need them for reading but putting them on top of my head and back to read multiple times a day is annoying.  ???
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Post by: cookie1 on January 08, 2018, 08:29:52 am
Quote from: mcmich on January 08, 2018, 07:44:24 am
I need to bite the bullet and get a pr of bi focal glasses for work. I only need them for reading but putting them on top of my head and back to read multiple times a day is annoying.  ???

I'm the same when I'm shopping or reading a recipe Mich!
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Post by: judydawn on January 08, 2018, 08:40:06 am
Quote from: achookwoman on January 08, 2018, 06:35:58 am
Mab, I had my eyes checked today also. Also slight difference but getting new glasses as the frames  need to be replaced. Expensive exercise.

I managed to get a bargain with my 2 pairs of new glasses late last year Chookie - bi-focals plus prescription sun-glasses. Same frame as what I was wearing was on special for $1 so I chose different colours for each pair.  I couldn’t believe my luck.
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Post by: mcmich on January 08, 2018, 12:18:57 pm
What a bargain, Judy  :D
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Post by: achookwoman on January 08, 2018, 09:08:32 pm
Wow Judy.  That was good.  My glasses have 3 levels of focus and are covered with a film that reacts to the sunlight. All this makes them expensive.
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Post by: obbie on January 08, 2018, 09:10:44 pm
I usually get 2 pair of glasses for free each year, as we are high extras cover.

I have them all over the house. ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 08, 2018, 09:45:01 pm
This is the last day before I go back to work. I don't know what I'm going to do with it.
I would like to go to Bunnings so I guess that will be my day, with an early night to set me up for the week.
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Post by: mab19 on January 08, 2018, 11:26:42 pm
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I managed to get a bargain with my 2 pairs of new glasses late last year Chookie - bi-focals plus prescription sun-glasses. Same frame as what I was wearing was on special for $1 so I chose different colours for each pair.  I couldn’t believe my luck.

Wow Judy, that was a good bargain. 

One arm on my glasses needs to be repaired again this will be the fourth time so now I just hold the pieces together with a clear bandaid, it works well, can hardly be seen and is much cheaper  :o
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Post by: judydawn on January 08, 2018, 11:54:19 pm
Is there a limit to how many times they’ll fix your arms Margaret or are arms not included in the free service?
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Post by: mcmich on January 09, 2018, 06:49:33 am
Quote from: mab19 on January 08, 2018, 11:26:42 pm
One arm on my glasses needs to be repaired again this will be the fourth time so now I just hold the pieces together with a clear bandaid, it works well, can hardly be seen and is much cheaper  :o

That's really poor MAB. If they can't repair it in 3 goes, they should offer a replacement pair.
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Post by: mab19 on January 09, 2018, 09:02:07 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 08, 2018, 11:54:19 pm
Is there a limit to how many times they’ll fix your arms Margaret or are arms not included in the free service?

I don't know Judy.  I have had these glasses for a couple of years now so they will be well out of warranty by now. 
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Post by: achookwoman on January 09, 2018, 09:57:21 pm
Mab, like your solution.   A few years ago I had to Super Glue the arm on to one pair of glasses. I have a very strong feeling that they build in faults so you need to replace them. Absolutely hate this.

Lots of small jobs and cooking to prepare for our week away.  Cantucci biscuits . We are hosting a lunch for work colleagues at our beach cabin.  I will buy take a way chickens and rolls , ( fancy buying rolls! ) and guests are bringing salads. The cabin has no oven. Cheese and fruit platter for sweets.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 10, 2018, 07:05:02 am
Margaret the people who make my glasses don't mind fixing arms no matter how long you have had them. All over Australia too. I remember we were in FNQ and an asrm came off. DH fixed it with the wire from a twisty tie until we could get to a larger town. It was quite effective too.
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Post by: mcmich on January 10, 2018, 07:15:02 am
Looks like arms are the weakness for glasses.

Back to work today - quite busy, glad to catch up with work mates.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 10, 2018, 09:11:56 am
Finished washing all my windows and started cooking to re-stock the freezers.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 10, 2018, 05:43:40 pm
I had lunch with a friend today.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 10, 2018, 09:19:45 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on January 10, 2018, 09:11:56 am
Finished washing all my windows and started cooking to re-stock the freezers.
Marina. That is a big job. Ours need doing. Maybe when we get home from holiday.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2018, 02:02:45 am
It's 9.30 am here so not a lot done as yet. DH has gone off to transfer his brother's share of the house to his partner and I'm doing the little bit of ironing as its cool.
I have a fruit loaf rising at the moment.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 11, 2018, 02:51:34 am
Have had morning coffee with our neighbor who is looking after our Chooks while we are away.
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Post by: judydawn on January 11, 2018, 11:31:36 am
Isn’t it great when our neighbours can step up for jobs like that so that you can have some time away. I’m sure the girls will reward him/her with enough eggs to keep them going.
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Post by: mcmich on January 11, 2018, 06:13:49 pm
Kind neighbours Chookie.

We took the caravan to the repair place yesterday. Got caught in a hail storm just outside Kempsey on the way back from the Gold Coast. Quite a bit of damage to the roof.
It's quite the procedure - the repair man took pictures that he will send to the insurance company. Then an independent assessor will come to veiw the damage, then the insurance company will give approval for the work to go ahead. We are booked in for the the 4th June  :o  to have the work done providing approval is given. I hope it is approved because we had to pay the excess up front.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 11, 2018, 07:53:11 pm
Michele that is bad luck with the hail on your Caravan.   We had the same happen to our car a few years back. We sat in a restaurant and watched the hail make dents all over the roof and bonnet. Very expensive repair job but covered by insurance.
That seems a long time to wait to have it fixed.
Judy we are lucky to have very nice neighbours here at Invermay.
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Post by: obbie on January 11, 2018, 09:04:32 pm
took the day of work yesterday. My Dad was 90 years old, great lunch time party.. :D
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Post by: mab19 on January 11, 2018, 10:04:49 pm
Happy Birthday to you Dad Obbie :)

Bad luck with your caravan Mcmich.  I agree with Cookie, that seems an awful long time to wait for it to be fixed.


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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2018, 12:46:02 am
I’ve just spent an hour or so in the back garden then it rained some more so good timing.

I hope your Dad enjoyed his 90th Robyn.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 12, 2018, 12:55:02 am
Happy 90th to your Dad Robyn.

Mich what lousy luck. Caravan repairs take an eternity. In fact they are notorious for it. Then they keep it for ages. Friends have had their van in for warranty repairs for several months now. DH fixes the minor things for us, but of course hail damage is major. There are several Facebook sites solely for discussion on the poor performance of van manufacturers etc. very sad really as they are far from cheap.
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Post by: mcmich on January 12, 2018, 11:32:54 am
Happy birthday to your dad Robyn.
Quote from: cookie1 on January 12, 2018, 12:55:02 am
Happy 90th to your Dad Robyn.

Mich what lousy luck. Caravan repairs take an eternity. In fact they are notorious for it. Then they keep it for ages. Friends have had their van in for warranty repairs for several months now. DH fixes the minor things for us, but of course hail damage is major. There are several Facebook sites solely for discussion on the poor performance of van manufacturers etc. very sad really as they are far from cheap.

Yeah, it is a long time but they are hopeful to move us up to early May. Luckily we can still use the van, so no big deal. If it goes in in May/June it's over the winter period when we are less likely to go away. If we do go away then it's a nice motel room. There is always a silver linning  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 12, 2018, 07:42:32 pm
Happy 90th birthday to your Dad Robyn.

Sorry to hear about the damage to your caravan Michele.
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Post by: mab19 on January 12, 2018, 11:19:57 pm
I'm rearranging my sewing room today.  I want to put the spare bed in there so I can move out when DH is snoring. ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2018, 11:27:25 pm
Great idea Margaret, a decent night’s sleep is essential.
It sounds as if the caravan industry needs to lift its game girls or is a normal panel beater who repairs hail damaged caravans? I imagine they would be very busy after such a damaging hail storm with all the cars.
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Post by: djinni373 on January 13, 2018, 12:30:11 am
Belated best wishes to your dad Robyn.
Oh no Michele. Hope they do a good job if you have to wait that long.
Lol Mab. I have thought of doing that but we have no spare rooms.
Today I have been trying to decide if I should eat the black bread I baked yesterday. To date, I've had trouble with the loaf sticking to tins so this time I lined the tin with baking paper. The pic shows what happened. The paper is supposed to be fine up to 220 degrees, I had the oven set to 200 degrees. I have complained to the company involved. They were very nice but could not tell me what I wanted to know. They told me to stop using the product and are sending me a gift voucher. They also assured me that the bread is safe to eat. However the paper has a nasty smell so I'm not so sure. Now that I have reread this, I think I'll throw away the bread  :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: judydawn on January 13, 2018, 05:34:42 am
Gayle have you tried cake release on your bread tin - it’s excellent stuff.
http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7350.msg100155#msg100155
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Post by: djinni373 on January 13, 2018, 07:52:55 am
No Judy I haven't but I will. Thank you xx
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Post by: cookie1 on January 13, 2018, 10:51:12 am
What a pain Gayle. I'm lucky my bread tins don't even need greasing.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 13, 2018, 08:47:58 pm
Djinni, what brand was that baking paper?   
Obbie, congrats to your Dad for his 90 th.

Barwon Heads is a real holiday town and yesterday we attended their Farmers Market. It was great. We then went for coffee and it was nearly impossible to park. Ral has this charmed trick of usually parking outside exactly where we want to go. It happened twice yesterday.
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Post by: obbie on January 13, 2018, 10:04:45 pm
family lunch yesterday for Dad, 20 of us.  :)
Today i am re arranging kitchen cupboards. :)
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Post by: djinni373 on January 13, 2018, 10:42:22 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on January 13, 2018, 10:51:12 am
What a pain Gayle. I'm lucky my bread tins don't even need greasing.
My tins are usually fine too Cookie. It's just this bread. Maybe because it's very heavy, mostly rye, has no oil and is in the tin for nearly 4 hours. Going to try cake release today. Wish me luck.
Quote from: achookwoman on January 13, 2018, 08:47:58 pm
Djinni, what brand was that baking paper?   
Obbie, congrats to your Dad for his 90 th.

Barwon Heads is a real holiday town and yesterday we attended their Farmers Market. It was great. We then went for coffee and it was nearly impossible to park. Ral has this charmed trick of usually parking outside exactly where we want to go. It happened twice yesterday.
Here in Sydney we consider that the work of the parking fairy. She obviously likes Ral  ;D
The paper was Multix Bake Chookie.
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Post by: mab19 on January 14, 2018, 03:54:34 am
More tidying in the sewing room.  It's very hard to find places for things when you have thrown out a cupboard.  :-))  The local op shop will do very well this week.
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Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2018, 09:26:00 am
We have so much ‘stuff’ don’t we Margaret?
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Post by: mcmich on January 14, 2018, 09:34:36 am
Quote from: mab19 on January 14, 2018, 03:54:34 am
More tidying in the sewing room.  It's very hard to find places for things when you have thrown out a cupboard.  :-))  The local op shop will do very well this week.

Love a declutter  ;D
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Post by: mcmich on January 14, 2018, 09:44:45 am
My 95yr old aunt is moving from a retirement unit into the hostel on Thursday. She has been storing some of her grandaughters things in her garage while she travels. So DH and I moved all the boxes down to her mum's place. For someone that lives a very nomadic life, she has a lot stuff.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 14, 2018, 11:19:02 am
We took quite a load to the op shop last week. Most of it was clothing but some of it was kitchen stuff I haven't used for years.
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Post by: judydawn on January 15, 2018, 01:03:55 am
Well done Michele, I imagine your aunt was quite worried about not being able to help her GD out with the storage, good to hear a solution has been found.
That must have been hard to do Margaret, I find that as soon as I get rid of something I need it!
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Post by: achookwoman on January 15, 2018, 08:49:10 pm
I think that the amount of stuff we accumulate has a lot to do with our age .  We buy and we inherit stuff.   It is good that things go to op shops as they are then useful for someone else.  I was told on Sunday that there is an inner city suburb that has a cupboard in the Main Street where people can put small things they don’t need and anyone can take them.
I was also told that another person put unwanted cook books in the recycling bin. Oh horror.
Today we are eating out. More shop surfing.
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Post by: djinni373 on January 15, 2018, 10:39:52 pm
That is so true Chookie. We now have stuff from three households here ATM. I am having trouble decluttering as I keep thinking that our "children" may need it when (maybe that should say if  :-)) ) they ever move out. But maybe they will be like so many people who think that their house should look like something from Vogue or Home Beautiful from day 1 and they won't be interested in preloved stuff. So I keep procrastinating because I can't make up my mind.

Eating out and shop surfing. What fun. Enjoy.
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Post by: judydawn on January 16, 2018, 12:15:56 am
Have you asked the kids Gayle?  Then again, it’s generally not just your own - their partners would have a say as well.  I don’t think there’s much in my house that my girls would want but if kids are just setting up home there would be more chance they’d like some help.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 16, 2018, 07:34:05 am
The inheritance bit is hard. Mum had a few things from Dad's Mum and she adored fine china and crystal. I have now inherited all her stuff, then of course DD will cop mine as well as her Nan's. Fortunately she likes fine china too so when she builds her house or whatever she can have it for everyday use.
We use it for everyday too but don't break very much.

Your holiday is sounding lovely Chookie and Ral.
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Post by: obbie on January 17, 2018, 01:24:54 am
Sounds like us, we inherited alot of crystal, and stuff from Mum and dads house, so much to find extra room to store it all. I could easy set up another full kitchen with all my gear.
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Post by: mcmich on January 17, 2018, 05:32:12 am
My 95 year old aunt has 3 china cabinets full of Royal Doulton Dolls and so much china. She has 2 sons that have both been married 3 times each, having children to the 1st, 2 wives. 1 son lives in the states and the other in Queensland. So it's DH and I to sort her out. None of the grandchildren want her stuff. They live in a digital age and aren't interested in things of a gone by era.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 17, 2018, 07:04:08 am
The Royal Doulton dolls would be special Mich. I'm sure she has loved collecting them and gains pleasure from them.
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Post by: mcmich on January 17, 2018, 08:35:10 pm
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The Royal Doulton dolls would be special Mich. I'm sure she has loved collecting them and gains pleasure from them.

Cookie, you are so right. She moves today so I will take another look at the room and maybe we can fit a small cabinet in with her favourites so she can still enjoy them. Thankyou for bring that point up. She is leaving so much and loosing some more independence so it would be nice for her to still have soom special things around her.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 17, 2018, 08:57:11 pm
It is going to be a stinker today. 39 degrees forecast for Barwon Heads. We are going out for an early breakfast. Will be part packing up and cleaning as we leave tomorrow morning.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 18, 2018, 03:54:04 am
Mich that would be so nice for her. We did that for Mum. They love to look at the treasures. A smallish glass fronted cabinet shouldn't be tooooooo expensive.
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Post by: mcmich on January 18, 2018, 06:04:22 am
We managed to fit a small existing cabinet in Aunty's room. She also has a tiny bar fridge. A chest of drawers with her huge TV  on it. We have put some pictures on the wall. Her son that lives in The States sent me money to pay a cleaner and put her things in storage until her grandkids can come get them. (brilliant not having to clean up too much). I have taken her winter clothes and a few tea chests of things so that I can rotate her photos, paintings and china dolls.
We both shed some tears when I left.
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Post by: judydawn on January 18, 2018, 06:28:28 am
That’s lovely of you to settle your Aunt in her new home Michele.  It may pay to padlock the display cabinet though, I don’t have anything of value in our rooms to prevent any temptation.  I bought Mum some costume jewellery to wear, not that she has much of value anyway but you just don’t have to worry if you do this.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 20, 2018, 08:50:59 pm
Michele, you are such a kind and thoughtful person.  Well done and I am sure deeply appreciated.
Good idea to have a professional cleaner come in .
After eating out for the week, it is nice to do some cooking.
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Post by: mcmich on January 21, 2018, 04:57:07 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 18, 2018, 06:28:28 am
That’s lovely of you to settle your Aunt in her new home Michele.  It may pay to padlock the display cabinet though, I don’t have anything of value in our rooms to prevent any temptation.  I bought Mum some costume jewellery to wear, not that she has much of value anyway but you just don’t have to worry if you do this.

Thanks for the tip Judy, the cabinet is an old fashioned one and has a key lock. I left the key in the door  :-)) because that is where it has always been on a lovely tassel. Will take that out tomorrow when I see Aunty Joan. Hospitals/nursing homes attrack weirdos and thieves (and that's the staff).
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Post by: cookie1 on January 21, 2018, 08:04:34 am
Quote from: mcmich on January 21, 2018, 04:57:07 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 18, 2018, 06:28:28 am
That’s lovely of you to settle your Aunt in her new home Michele.  It may pay to padlock the display cabinet though, I don’t have anything of value in our rooms to prevent any temptation.  I bought Mum some costume jewellery to wear, not that she has much of value anyway but you just don’t have to worry if you do this.

Thanks for the tip Judy, the cabinet is an old fashioned one and has a key lock. I left the key in the door  :-)) because that is where it has always been on a lovely tassel. Will take that out tomorrow when I see Aunty Joan. Hospitals/nursing homes attrack weirdos and thieves (and that's the staff).

LOL
Mich you are such a sweetie. It is very hard leaving someone at a nursing home, no matter how frequently you visit. You are leaving them in someone else's care. You are right about the key Judy. Mum never had anything valuable with her and if she needed something she would ring and I would take it the next day when I called in on the way home from school. MIL keeps saying people steal her money but I think she forgets where she puts it a lot of the time.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 21, 2018, 01:58:36 pm
I hope your Aunt settles quickly into her Care Home Michele. It sounds as though you have her surrounded by her favourite belongings.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 21, 2018, 08:30:12 pm
Jobs around town, (Ballarat) today.
Have really enjoyed the tennis.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 22, 2018, 03:34:41 am
I take a small interest in the tennis but I have loved watching the BBL cricket, especially when the Scorchers win by a tiny bit in the last few minutes.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 22, 2018, 02:41:47 pm
I went to the hairdressers today.  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on January 22, 2018, 08:09:53 pm
I gave the neighbour who looked after our Chooks some jam, sauce and SD bread. The sauce was a rather strange concoction of plums, apple and tomato and I was wondering what people would think.  He said they loved it.   This is handy as the the plums and apples are home grown and later the toms will be also.
The SD doesn’t like this weather and took 24 hours to double. The slow ferment produced a very tasty loaf.
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Post by: mab19 on January 22, 2018, 10:54:47 pm
I enjoy watching the mens tennis, I can't stand the screeching women.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 23, 2018, 04:09:15 am
I have been looking at the plums I picked this morning.  So I thought I might give this odd sauce a go in the TMX. I must be extremely stupid to have made it originally on stove top.  although I had to modify and reduce the recipe, I ended up with a better consistency and the same number of jars.  It was also simpler.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 23, 2018, 04:11:18 am
Plum, Apple and tomato spicy sauce. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180123/1058a430c096e5e346fac37b9251e3da.jpg)


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Post by: cookie1 on January 23, 2018, 05:00:32 am
Its a gorgeous colour Chookie and I'm sure it  lovely taste as well. I'm glad it went well in the thermomix.
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Post by: mcmich on January 23, 2018, 06:31:35 am
Out on a walk today - half way up the street when a young boy (maybe 7) whizzes past me on his bike.
"hello" he calls out - "hi", I reply (not a big fan of children-and they sense my fear). 2 minutes later he speeds back past me and I'm thinking he's going to come acropper. Next minute, I hear a very loud scream and wailing (did debate whether or not to keep walking and not look back). Here he is sprawled out on the road. Went back - he's telling me he has broken his foot and I think that was a pretty good diagnosis without an X-ray. I piggy backed him home, which thank goodness was only 6 houses back. Tears, snot and saliva soaking into my T.Shirt  (so grose). Delivered him back to his uncle that was looking after for the day (I haven't met this neighbour) turns our he has broken several small bones in his foot.
I did ask him what he wanted to be when he grew up. He said a fireman. So I told him to remember the old lady that saved his life when he broke his foot.  ;)
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Post by: judydawn on January 23, 2018, 08:39:17 am
Oh Michele your last sentence did give me a good belly laugh, thanks for sharing your story. Ha ha ha.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 23, 2018, 09:04:53 am
Oh Mich, you are a heroine. As I was reading I was expecting you to say that he ran into you. Were you tempted to say 'serves you right?'
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Post by: mcmich on January 23, 2018, 01:06:17 pm
Thanks Cookie, but hardly a heroine. I would have walked on given the choice.
Par for the course really - a 7yr old speeding on his bike.
Hopefully, child free walks in the future.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 23, 2018, 08:54:47 pm
Michele, good on you.  Good Karma coming your way. 
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Post by: obbie on January 23, 2018, 11:54:14 pm
Love it Michelle.and the piggy back, back to home. :)

Good things coming your way.
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Post by: mab19 on January 24, 2018, 01:45:00 am
That was very nice of you Michelle.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 24, 2018, 06:15:08 am
I've had a  lovely morning. I returned a heap of  keys to the local police station that DD and DH found on their walk last night They had tags attached to many of the keys with addresses on!!! I then went for a hair cut and to make it all special I had a makeover at the Mac makeup shop. The lass did my makeup exactly as I like it with a few new techniques. Naturally I had to buy a couple of things. A lovely morning all round.
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Post by: judydawn on January 24, 2018, 07:26:13 am
That sounds like fun cookie, have you a picture you can share. 
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Post by: cookie1 on January 24, 2018, 11:55:07 am
I didn't think of that Judy. I didn't look much different, I learned how to use highlighter and something or other else to help hide the age!  I hope I can do it justice when I try myself. The lass was gorgeous so it will be easy to go back and ask her. I refused eyeliner as my days of wearing that are well and truly over. I even doubt if I could get it on straight.
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Post by: djinni373 on January 24, 2018, 11:35:54 pm
That sauce looks yummy Chookie.
Quote from: mcmich on January 23, 2018, 01:06:17 pm
Thanks Cookie, but hardly a heroine. I would have walked on given the choice.
Par for the course really - a 7yr old speeding on his bike.
Hopefully, child free walks in the future.
You are a star Michele. Could have been a totally different experience if he'd run into someone else.
Cookie that sounds fun. I've discovered that a 10x magnifying mirror and an eyeliner pencil that looks good smudged with fingers are makeup kit essentials lol
For the last couple of days the house and I have been recovering from an unexpected trip to central Queensland for a funeral. On Monday my brother and I left Rockhampton at 8am, and I arrived home in Sydney just before midnight after a long road trip, a Brisbane to Sydney flight and a long taxi ride due to night roadworks.
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Post by: judydawn on January 24, 2018, 11:41:11 pm
My niece made me up when I was 37 and on the single scene again.  When I looked in the mirror I didn’t recognise myself!  It was a one off, I felt more comfortable looking like myself.  It’s fun though seeing what a change make-up can make.

That was some trip Gayle, glad you could make it to the funeral though.
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Post by: djinni373 on January 25, 2018, 12:08:34 am
That was just the trip home Judy. The trip up last Thursday for the funeral on Friday was similar. We spend the weekend catching up with family we hadn't seen for ages, some more than 20 years. I even got to chat with my Grade 1 teacher. Now that was entertaining.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 25, 2018, 01:31:02 am
Love the makeup story Cookie.  I used to buy the most expensive makeup but it didn’t make any difference. I now buy what is on special.
Have had small op on lump on neck. All seems ok. Back at hotel resting. We have a suite at the Swanston. Ral can watch the tennis and I can sleep. We were up at 5.30 am.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2018, 02:13:48 am
You deserve to be in a suite Chookie.

Sad news Gayle, a hug from us. I had a chuckle about the eyeliner. I didn't look much different as I wanted to just learn a few bits and pueces. It was the most natural makeover I've ever had and I was thrilled. I had one many years ago in Singapore, the whole works. They even took glamour shots for us. It was fun but the photos don't really look like me, especially with the T shirt I had on as it was a sudden thing. The people doing it said they were looking for non Asian people to do! It was all free too, which was wonderful.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 25, 2018, 05:02:41 pm
Just grocery shopping here today. Your little shopping trip sounds more fun though Cookie. ;)
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 25, 2018, 07:12:46 pm
We went to an utterly amazing concert last night by a group called Vox Clamantis; music by Arvo Part / Gregorian Chant type music.  Totally magical.  Not our usual concert night out, but loved it, then ran into a very dear friend as we were leaving to walk most of the way home on a beautifuly warm and still night.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 25, 2018, 08:39:49 pm
Marina, that sounds lovely.   It certainly was a beautiful night to be out. 
Ral had ordered a book from Readings , the one your DH is reading. So we decided to join the crowd in Lygon St and have dinner. It was like eating out in one the large Italian cities. We sat outside and it was warm. Very festive and very Italian.
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Post by: mcmich on January 26, 2018, 05:35:07 am
What a nice night Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 26, 2018, 12:40:28 pm
Both your evenings sound wonderful.
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Post by: mcmich on January 31, 2018, 04:54:52 am
Work today.
As we have heard nothing about our caravan and nothing is current on the online update, DH decided to ring our insurance company and they have written it off  :o
We can salvage it but it wouldn't be able to insure it for hail damage again. If it was dirt cheap we might salvage it - would probably have trouble selling it down the track.
Not sure what we will do - waiting for an assesser to contact us.
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Post by: judydawn on January 31, 2018, 06:51:57 am
Nice of them to let you know Michele.  I hope you have a full replacement policy.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 31, 2018, 08:57:35 am
Oh Mich, that is rotten news.

I went to the podiatrist this morning and got booze busted on the way-at 8.45am. Had a sleep this afternoon and then made disastrous tomato paste. See oops post.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 31, 2018, 08:31:45 pm
Cookie, I hope that means booze tested.
Not a good day.
I need to make some SD bread.
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Post by: mab19 on January 31, 2018, 11:20:57 pm
My friend and her husband are visiting this afternoon.  He is going to try and sort out my computer as it's doing strange things since the last update from microsoft :-)) :-))
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Post by: judydawn on January 31, 2018, 11:59:18 pm
Thank goodness for friends who have computer savvy husbands Margaret.  I have one of those too.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 01, 2018, 07:47:38 am
Yes Chookie, booze tested.  They would be pushed to bust me now a days as I rarely drink.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 01, 2018, 06:44:18 pm
We have been given tickets to a concert tonight ... four hours of Wagner!  Not really sure that I am looking forward to it and can't imagine I will be able to last four hours after a full day at work!  We'll see.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 01, 2018, 09:12:54 pm
Marina, that will be quite a challenge.
More time in the garden today while it is cool.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 02, 2018, 08:01:42 am
I had a chuckle Marina. Just don't snore!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 02, 2018, 04:42:33 pm
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We have been given tickets to a concert tonight ... four hours of Wagner!  Not really sure that I am looking forward to it and can't imagine I will be able to last four hours after a full day at work!  We'll see.
Did you manage to sit for the full four hours Marina?
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 02, 2018, 07:48:10 pm
I was saved ... the Wagner was cancelled - apparently the singer was unwell.
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Post by: judydawn on February 02, 2018, 08:27:42 pm
Was it postponed to another night though Marina, you might still have to sit through it.
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Post by: mab19 on February 02, 2018, 09:35:38 pm
Having my hair cut today. 
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Post by: achookwoman on February 03, 2018, 06:16:17 am
Cleaning out kitchen drawers.  Chucking out lots of stuff.
DD and GC coming for dinner.  GD vegetarian, GS just plain diddicult so KFC, home made of course and salmon and salad for adults.  Made grain salad, tossed salad and waiting for bread rolls to rise.  Also for Pud, chocolate Bread and butter Pud. (Posted)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 03, 2018, 11:54:07 am
DH was given a Model A engine a few weeks ago. He has been working on it and has it running. The man that gave it to him came last week to see it running, he had had it for 30 years. He came back a day later with the man that had given it to him.  Neither of them had heard it run before.
Today we had more visitors regarding the engine.  A man around our age who had put parts in it when he was 16. His father had been the original owner way back......a long time ago.

These males and engines, they have a network that the CIA would be proud of. It's been great to hear the history of this engine.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 03, 2018, 03:31:20 pm
Great comradeship over a engine Cookie.  ;D Well done Mr Cookie on getting it going again.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 03, 2018, 08:05:59 pm
Cookie, that is fascinating. Love the history behind these old cars.   Well done Mr Cookie.
My first car was a Lea Francis which my dad rebuilt.  There was also a network of men who collected and rebuilt these cars.
More cleaning out kitchen drawers for me today.
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Post by: judydawn on February 03, 2018, 10:28:34 pm
I love reading men’s stuff like this cookie. Well done Mr cookie for giving them the opportunity of hearing the engine after so many years. Keep the biscuit tin full, there may be a steady stream of male visitors in the future who have an interest in old cars.
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Post by: obbie on February 03, 2018, 11:51:22 pm
men and cars...............
my DH took the panelvan to a car show yesterday, will be  featured on a car show on internet in 3 weeks.
 :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 04, 2018, 05:40:54 am
Good on him Robyn. 

Yes ladies I have had fun making goodies for them. Most usually start of with 'oh nothing to eat, thanks.'
Then they have some.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 04, 2018, 05:45:47 am
Chookie that Lea Francis sounded exciting.  I looked them up and Wow!  Was yours a convertible? It would have been exciting having a car that your Dad rebuilt. https://www.google.com.au/search?client=safari&hl=en-gb&ei=wJ12WvGzEcqu0gS2rI7QCw&q=lea+francis+&oq=lea+francis+&gs_l=mobile-gws-serp.3..41j0i67k1j0l3.34590.37947.0.39238.18.18.0.0.0.0.677.6996.2-5j8j1j4.18.0....0...1c.1.64.mobile-gws-serp..17.1.473....0.CXCg4wnqmqE
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Post by: K Atie on February 04, 2018, 12:39:45 pm
Wow that is the coolest car Chookie , what colour was yours . Spent the day with the kids and DH on their kayaks . It was very warm , had lots of swims . So peaceful reading my book while DH and DS paddled out and tried to fish ! DD was reading her book (school book , to kill a mocking bird !in the shade ,very sensible, unlike her mother who is a shade of red ) . great day but homework time was very late .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 04, 2018, 03:36:04 pm
I did an indoor tabletop sale with a friend today.Lots of sellers but very few buyers. I did sell a few bits and bobs but not a great deal of profit. There is another next month so will haul the unsold items back again ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on February 04, 2018, 07:32:26 pm
Katie, what a lovely day with your family.  Hope you weren’t too red.
Around town today doing jobs and shopping.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 04, 2018, 07:35:00 pm
Lea Francis looked like this(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180204/50fb91454326761ddb1803173570f6e6.jpg)

But was this colour(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180204/1c5b70a146acd2f66b0bc806d548216d.jpg)

It went very fast !!


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Post by: judydawn on February 04, 2018, 11:08:06 pm
Lovely memories of a bygone era Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 05, 2018, 06:10:56 am
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Lovely memories of a bygone era Chookie.
Certainly are Judy.

CC, not good to not sell what you took, but may be better luck next time.

I am having a cup of tea and watching the miniature donkeys on a neighbours property.  They have just had foals.  The are the size of a medium size dog. 
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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2018, 06:16:40 am
They must be so cute Chookie. I’ve never heard of miniature donkeys.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 05, 2018, 08:05:40 pm
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They must be so cute Chookie. I’ve never heard of miniature donkeys.
They really are special.  The babies play like all small animals .  They get together and run around the paddock. The big ones form a line and walk from one end of the paddock turn around and then back again.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 06, 2018, 06:13:59 am
They sound very entertaining Chookie. I love miniature anything.

This morning I did a quick visit to an Italian Deli that isn't far from home, but is in a direction I rarely go. In fact Nikki, who had horses and big girl pants told me about it.  I have been slack in visiting it. I was rushed today, so I am going back for a lengthy look and shop tomorrow. I'm impressed with all their fruit and veggies as almost all of them are local.
This morning I bought some marinated sardines from Fremantle, and a couple of apricots stuffed with mascarpone, as well as a couple of things I needed.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 06, 2018, 03:28:02 pm
A very successful shopping trip for you Cookie :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 06, 2018, 06:37:41 pm
"...Nikki, who had horses and big girl pants told me about it."

I had forgotten about Nikki and her wonderful stories.  Do you ever see or hear from her these days?
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Post by: achookwoman on February 06, 2018, 09:45:07 pm
Cookie, are those the famous WA sardines?  Sounds like an interesting shop.
Visitors for lunch tomorrow. Better get ready today.
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Post by: judydawn on February 06, 2018, 10:25:01 pm
I didn’t do this, my gardener did.  With our summers becoming hotter I decided to grow some woolly bushes down the dead side of the house. They will grow tall enough and wide enough to shade that side of the house from the morning sun very quickly. Now every part of the house is protected by either a verandah, pergola, roller shutter or shade blinds.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 07, 2018, 12:45:41 am
Very good idea Judy.   Will also look nice.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2018, 11:21:09 am
Marina I used to see a bit of Nikki, but sadly her Mum died and I've only heard from her via Instagram etc. she is a lovely person.

Yes Chookie, sardines from Fremantle.  They were so lovely. I had 3 and not a bone in sight. I went back to the shop today with plenty of time to spare..  I spent rather a lot, but don't regret any of it. They even have a small cheese room.  Some lovely cheeses there.  They have fresh fruit and veggies, but only stuff that is currently in season. It's all local, which I think is brilliant.

Judy, I love the wooly bushes. They grow naturally down in Albany and have lovely red flowers. We had some at our precipitous house.
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Post by: judydawn on February 07, 2018, 11:53:43 am
I love the softness and denseness of them cookie.  I planted 3 out the front on the boundary so that I didn’t have to see my neighbour’s unkempt front yard and messy verandah. They have certainly done the job.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 07, 2018, 05:42:58 pm
Your plants look good Judy 8)

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Post by: achookwoman on February 07, 2018, 09:12:08 pm
Visitors for lunch . Got most ready yesterday.
Too hot to do much.
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Post by: mab19 on February 07, 2018, 11:18:28 pm
Judy, I love the wooly bushes.  We had one at our last house, sadly the new owners took it out and put in a birch tree. :-)) :-))
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Post by: cookie1 on February 08, 2018, 07:00:12 am
Did a bit of food shopping this morning. Gosh it is getting expensive.
This afternoon we went to the dentist. No repairs, thank goodness. Just a clean.
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Post by: judydawn on February 08, 2018, 07:15:59 am
Did something embarrassing today.  During a concert at the nursing home I was one of 4 called up to stand alongside the female singer, she did assure us we wouldn’t need to sing.  We did have to dance though and I haven’t done that for years.  Geoff didn’t take his eyes off me and Mum, well she slept right through my performance LOL. 
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Post by: achookwoman on February 08, 2018, 11:19:06 am
Judy, what a hoot.   Good on you for having a go. Geoff was probably wondering who the good looking chick was.
Cookie, have to agree.   Food has become very expensive.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 08, 2018, 04:13:03 pm
Would have love to have been there Judy when you did your turn LOL.

Food is getting expensive here too. The price of butter has rocketed,
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Post by: mab19 on February 09, 2018, 12:26:20 am
I would loved to have seen that Judy, good on you for getting up and having a go. 
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Post by: K Atie on February 09, 2018, 04:18:36 am
Good on you Judy . Decided to wash the car after lunch , it was cold this morning but very hot when I washed the car . Think that it was a good idea to have worn a hat . Soon I will have to meet the bus and take DD ,DS plus one straight to junior fire brigade training . No cooking for me as we are trying out the local rec dinner ( tonight is fish and chips ) supporting local community 😀 .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 09, 2018, 06:44:01 am
Judy that would have been fun. Not that I would be keen to do it.

K Atie it is important to support local things. They would never get anywhere otherwise. Apart from that you don't have to cook!

Has anyone noticed how much vanilla has gone up? I have a big jar of vanilla paste that I bought from Tenina some time ago, but it is half gone. I may have to try making my own, I haven't been very successful before.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 09, 2018, 01:07:18 pm
Cookie, I soak the full beans in Vodka for a few months and then grind them up with a little sugar.

Katie, great to support the community.
Did a little shopping today.  Then swapped some jam, sauce and eggs for 2 bags of Chook food.
Watered the veggies and picked toms and Zuchinni.
Lunch out.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 10, 2018, 09:45:31 am
Thanks for that idea Chookie. I have some beans that have been soaking for about 3 years. I haven't used them and you just reminded me that they are at the back of the pantry. I will check them and do that.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 12, 2018, 08:55:02 am
We drove down to Busselton today. All the jolly grey nomads are here doing the same as us. We hadn't booked and couldn't get into our normal park, tried 2 others before we got into this one. We like to walk down the street each day to buy our food, but we are about 13km from the centre of Busselton so we had to drive.  It's nice here though and the beach is only a very short stroll away.
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Post by: trudy on February 12, 2018, 11:41:40 am
Enjoy your break Cookie. 
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Post by: judydawn on February 12, 2018, 11:43:45 am
Gosh it must be teeming with caravans down there cookie. A pity you can’t walk into town as you would like but at least you found a site somewhere.  Have fun!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 12, 2018, 04:35:34 pm
Enjoy your break and have fun Cookie  :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 12, 2018, 06:13:42 pm
Very envious, Cookie.  Have a great time over there.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 12, 2018, 07:23:34 pm
Cookie, glad that you were able to get a spot somewhere.   Must be very crowded.
We are off to Melbourne today.
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Post by: mab19 on February 12, 2018, 11:31:55 pm
Vaccuumed the house, changed the beds and did the laundry, I have the SC on with some meat and will make another casserole later on.
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Post by: judydawn on February 12, 2018, 11:55:18 pm
Working out in the garage this morning to do a few odd jobs before my gardener gives me a hand to do a thorough stack and pack and makes more room out there.  I had it all neat and tidy and I only have myself to blame when it gets messy again.  It will be a good job for him on a rainy day when he is unable to work in his clients’ gardens.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 13, 2018, 09:34:47 am
I had a lovely sleep in this morning. We then had a coffee with people who Lived nearby before we built our house 13 years ago. A little nap  a drive round and here we are. The Queen Mary 2 is here today and they put on a market of local produce for the people. They come ashore in tenders and there was 100‘s of them. I bought some truffle butter, it is delicious.

I've popped a photo of our club run on Sunday here to show you what we get up to.
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In the top photo I am the person on the left.
In the middle photo our newer, licensed car is on the right. The bottom photo is during our meeting.
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Post by: judydawn on February 13, 2018, 11:52:39 am
How did you manage to get in a photo cookie!  That’s a rarity but nice to see.  Lovely photos, there are quite a few people there.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 13, 2018, 03:30:05 pm
Lovely photos Cookie. The weather looks gorgeous.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 13, 2018, 06:48:38 pm
Sounds like you are having a lovely, relaxing time, Cookie.  Great photos.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 13, 2018, 08:02:58 pm
Cookie, thanks for the photos.  Lovely way to socialise. Love the cars.  Your DH does an extraordinary job on the cars.
We arrived very late to checkin at hotel in Melbourne. Asked for late check out and they were only too pleased to agree.
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Post by: mab19 on February 13, 2018, 10:13:59 pm
Lovely photos Cookie.  Everyone looks like they are enjoying themselves.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 14, 2018, 03:49:25 am
The people who attend our runs and monthly meetings are all quite nice people.  It's a fairly similar group of people that come each month.  The club has about 90 members, some are in the country but we only get 15-20 on each run. 

Judy the guy who does our monthly newsletter/magazine was at this meeting and he took photos.  I didn't see him snapping away and he put these in the latest newsletter that came out yesterday.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2018, 08:03:48 am
Today we went down to Margaret River and Augusta.  It was a lovely drive . Quite windy out at Cape Leeuwin.
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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2018, 10:02:04 am
Lovely photos cookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 15, 2018, 06:04:25 pm
Wow what a blue clear sky Cookie. Just beautiful.  :)
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Post by: mab19 on February 15, 2018, 11:27:00 pm
Lovely photos Cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 16, 2018, 12:20:30 pm
Great photos Cookie, thanks.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 16, 2018, 05:31:25 pm
I went to visit a friend today who is recovering from a foot operation. She has to rest her foot for six weeks.  :o
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Post by: achookwoman on February 16, 2018, 09:01:59 pm
Today Creswick Farmers Market. Buying dried fruit for hot cross buns.
Picking up new chair cushions.
Preparing lunch for visitors tomorrow.
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Post by: judydawn on February 16, 2018, 10:11:01 pm
Good morning everyone.  Nice warm day, heating up gradually over the next week.
Gosh it would be hard to rest your foot for 6 weeks Denise, your friend will need a lot of help.
Almost that time of the year again Chookie, how many batches will you be making this year?
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Post by: mab19 on February 17, 2018, 12:04:11 am
We have the handyman here again today, finishing a little bit more of the repairs on the front of the house.  Only the painting to go next.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 17, 2018, 11:47:01 am
DD and I went shopping and to have coffee today. I spent a little of my Dymocks money on a book. I will put it in the shopping post.
I also went to the lovely Italian shop to pick up some fruit and veggies. I bought some lovely pepperoni there for tomorrow night's pizza.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 17, 2018, 05:10:53 pm
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Today Creswick Farmers Market. Buying dried fruit for hot cross buns.
Picking up new chair cushions.
Preparing lunch for visitors tomorrow.
I saw Hot X Buns in the supermarket for sale yesterday when I went grocery shopping. I'm looking forward to making my own again this year. I use your recipe Chookie ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on February 17, 2018, 09:00:11 pm
Yesterday at the Creswick Farmers Market I bought my fruit for the Hot Cross buns. The lady I buy from always looks after me so I took her some SD crumpets and a pot of jam. I told her they were a gift and didn’t want a discount. ( which she gave me when I gave her a SD olive loaf)   She quickly put a large piece of home grown pumpkin and a bag of plums in my basket.
My gardener and I are going to make Hot Cross buns together.  We will make SD and yeast ones. Judy, not sure how many yet.
Yesterday I did a little experimenting with the Kefir.  I used some of the previous newly made Kefir to make a new batch.   That is without the grains.  1 heaped tablespoon to a cup of milk.  I mixed it in the TMX.
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Post by: K Atie on February 17, 2018, 11:57:08 pm
Yesterday DH and DD went fencing for ages and DS and I tried to tidy up the back garden . DS Planted some Rosemary cuttings and strawberry plants , also basil . DS is at me now to get out and help a little more . Need to read my book too but will go and help .
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Post by: obbie on February 18, 2018, 03:52:55 am
cooking, my thermie has been non stop.
dishwasher on for 4th load.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 18, 2018, 07:21:04 am
When we shifted in to Invermay, about a year ago, DD put 100 small fish in our dam.
This is what DS caught today.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 18, 2018, 07:22:54 am
A trout. 30 cm long.  He put him back. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180218/be8e6fe585be8979ea11161fc785d1f5.jpg)


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Post by: obbie on February 18, 2018, 07:51:36 am
fish looks good. :) :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 18, 2018, 08:19:18 am
How big do they have to be before you eat them Chookie? Great having your own supply of fish on the property!
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Post by: cookie1 on February 18, 2018, 11:26:20 am
How wonderful Chookie. I love eating rainbow trout.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 18, 2018, 05:34:08 pm
A healthy looking trout Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 18, 2018, 06:41:43 pm
DD who is the fish expert said he was very healthy.  From the colour he was probably eating yabbies.
Judy he was certainly large enough to eat but we just like having them in the dam.
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Post by: mab19 on February 19, 2018, 05:24:17 am
A visit to the doctor this morning to get the results of a knee scan.  It looks like I will need a knee replacement before much longer.  Not looking forward to that so I will put up with things as they are for as long as I can.

Supermarket shopping in the afternoon.  Since DS has been home my grocery bill has sky rocketed. :(
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Post by: cookie1 on February 19, 2018, 05:57:20 am
Ouch! Your knee sounds sore Margaret. Another adult certainly makes the food shopping that bit more expensive. I always tell DD I should charge her more rent as she takes her lunch every day which saves her a fortune.
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Post by: judydawn on February 19, 2018, 06:49:20 am
Not something to look forward to Margaret from what I’ve heard but you will know when it has to be done.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 19, 2018, 04:48:19 pm
Not a pleasant operation to look forward too Margaret but I know a couple of people who have had knee replacements with excellent results.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 19, 2018, 06:56:06 pm
Oww - I don't envy you your knee operation, but it is really, really amazing what they can do now and I am sure it will be successful.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 19, 2018, 07:35:10 pm
Mab, not nice. We seem to need these things done as we get older. 
As extra person in the house certainly increases the food bill.
Off to Bendigo today to have car serviced.  Probably the last time as we have now found a place in Ballarat that can do lt.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 20, 2018, 12:59:21 am
That's closer for sure Chookie, but no coffees by the lake!.

I'm off to do the food shopping this morning after I make a list etc. I usually go Wednesdays but tomorrow we have to attend the State Administrative Tribunal so that DH's brother can be legally removed as his Mum's guardian and administrator. We thought it would be a formality, but it's not, they have to check that DH and his brother weren't colluding to rip their Mum off. There is so much elder abuse that I can understand it.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 20, 2018, 06:58:00 am
Cookie, you are very generous in your comments about the admin  tribunal.
When my brother died we felt we were under suspicion from the coroner. We in fact bent over backwards to look after him. It had all been extremely difficult and we could have done without their attitude.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 20, 2018, 08:07:26 am
I know how you feel Chookie. The Public Advocate rang a while back and asked lots of 'interesting' questions. I will know better after tomorrow. We have been the ones that have submitted each yearly return for MIL so I have a complete and very thorough knowledge of her finances etc. It makes us feel uncomfortable that the Public Advocate has been looking into things. It would have been a lot easier if she had willingly gone into care and SAT would have had no need to appoint guardians for her. Although I can understand how she felt.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 22, 2018, 02:13:53 am
All went well yesterday at the tribunal. It was fairly brief. We stood for the 'judge' and 15 minutes later DH was declared the soul guardian and administrator for his Mum. The public advocate who had asked so many questions had done a lot of research into what we have done for the last 8 years with  our returns etc and said we were doing a wonderful job. DH and I were both nervous.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 22, 2018, 06:39:54 am
Well done Cookie.  I know you have been doing the financial returns and it is a big responsible job.

Today Rals phone went bonkers.  We went to a local fixer.  He thinks it didn’t finish an upgrade and therefore closed down.  Ral hasn’t a clue what is going on. Neither have I.  The fixer was so prompt and didn’t charge much so I took him a pot of jam.  He loved it.  Glad I have made lots.
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Post by: judydawn on February 22, 2018, 06:55:09 am
Well done Mr & Mrs cookie, naturally you would be nervous.  I hope you went out and celebrated afterwards. It’s a thankless task but someone has to do it.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 22, 2018, 08:17:06 am
Thanks Ladies. It's over now for 5 years if MIL lasts that long. Poor old chook. Still need to do the annual reports though 😔😔😔😔

Chookie I'm sure the phone person will remember you and the jam.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 22, 2018, 05:02:10 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on February 22, 2018, 02:13:53 am
All went well yesterday at the tribunal. It was fairly brief. We stood for the 'judge' and 15 minutes later DH was declared the soul guardian and administrator for his Mum. The public advocate who had asked so many questions had done a lot of research into what we have done for the last 8 years with  our returns etc and said we were doing a wonderful job. DH and I were both nervous.
Well done Mr and Mrs Cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 22, 2018, 08:12:19 pm
I really feel like making Cinnamon Rolls.  Hope I can find the time between all that is going on.
We have a man coming to advise about fitting Solar powered security gates. Long story short, when we were away at Barwon Heads someone came and stripped ALL the peaches from our tree. Neighbour saw the car and we think it was the previous owners.
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Post by: djinni373 on February 22, 2018, 09:03:51 pm
That would have been stressful for you both Cookie. Glad it went well.

Not good news Mab. As my Physio says, these things happen when we grow up. Don't know if this helps but my father had both knees replaced and it was a huge success. He went from being barely able to walk to going for a jog most days. When he was in his 90s, his daily jog was only about 100 metres but he was still very active.
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Post by: judydawn on February 22, 2018, 09:35:42 pm
That’s unbelievable Chookie, obviously it was common knowledge you were going to be away. I don’t know how anyone could be so brazen, it would have taken some time to pick all the peaches.  Good luck with the security gate probability.
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Post by: mab19 on February 22, 2018, 10:39:39 pm
Quote from: djinni373 on February 22, 2018, 09:03:51 pm
Not good news Mab. As my Physio says, these things happen when we grow up. Don't know if this helps but my father had both knees replaced and it was a huge success. He went from being barely able to walk to going for a jog most days. When he was in his 90s, his daily jog was only about 100 metres but he was still very active.

Djinni, I hope I am as active as your dad if and when I reach that age. :) :)   I still manage to get around ok but know it will need doing eventually.

Unfortunately DS1 had his knee replaced a few months ago without a lot of success. He got an infection in the wound and also had to go back and have the scarring cut.  He needs the other knee done and is a bit reluctant to do it.
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Post by: obbie on February 23, 2018, 12:12:27 am
Achookwoman, hope you get that gate in fast, did you report it.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 23, 2018, 04:23:02 am
Judy, very brazen.  Only one neighbor knew we were away.  He didn’t tell them or anyone. They apparently knocked on the door first.
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Post by: judydawn on February 23, 2018, 09:07:22 am
I don’t know how they could do it Chookie, be ready for them next year!!
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Post by: cookie1 on February 23, 2018, 11:53:14 am
Chookie what lousy people to come and do that.
Gayle your father sounds amazing. Good on him.

Margaret I feel for your son. I've only known 2 people have knee replacements. One wrecked it by going paint balling before he should have and the other is round 83 and has both done and things went well.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 23, 2018, 04:07:27 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on February 22, 2018, 08:12:19 pm
I really feel like making Cinnamon Rolls.  Hope I can find the time between all that is going on.
We have a man coming to advise about fitting Solar powered security gates. Long story short, when we were away at Barwon Heads someone came and stripped ALL the peaches from our tree. Neighbour saw the car and we think it was the previous owners.
What terrible thing to happen Chookie. Some people have no conscious these days.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 23, 2018, 07:28:26 pm
That's terrible, Chookie - knowing who did it and their circumstances must be really upsetting for you.  At least when all our fruit gets stripped off the trees we know it was the birds and that is acceptable (barely!), but the previous owners doing it is truly horrible.
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Post by: judydawn on February 24, 2018, 12:51:11 pm
Tonight I decided to go through my TMX recipe box which is jam packed full of mostly laminated recipes.  I thought a good culling would be in order but boy is it going to be a long job!  Tonight I’ve only done the beef section, I obviously used to cook a lot more beef meals in the early days. I found each recipe on the forum, checked the reviews and from 44 recipes I only threw 1 out.

Now that I’ve made a start on this long overdue job I will have to try and do a section each night. It will take me at least a month but it was fun tonight, we tend to forget what great recipes we have on our forum until we do something like this.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 24, 2018, 01:39:04 pm
A task and a half ahead for you Judy sorting out your recipes.  I agree with you there are fabulous recipes here on the Forum.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 24, 2018, 08:58:22 pm
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A task and a half ahead for you Judy sorting out your recipes.  I agree with you there are fabulous recipes here on the Forum.
This is what I must do.  I even forget what is on my Blog.
Big day today. GD playing Bagpipes at Ballarat Highland gathering. This afternoon going to an Invermay community get together. This event raises money for the local Fire Brigade.  Glad it will be cool.
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Post by: mab19 on February 24, 2018, 10:57:09 pm
Quote from: judydawn on February 24, 2018, 12:51:11 pm
Tonight I decided to go through my TMX recipe box which is jam packed full of mostly laminated recipes.  I thought a good culling would be in order but boy is it going to be a long job!  Tonight I’ve only done the beef section, I obviously used to cook a lot more beef meals in the early days. I found each recipe on the forum, checked the reviews and from 44 recipes I only threw 1 out.

Now that I’ve made a start on this long overdue job I will have to try and do a section each night. It will take me at least a month but it was fun tonight, we tend to forget what great recipes we have on our forum until we do something like this.

Judy, I have six TMX folders and each one has three or four sections. Meat, chicken, fish in one.  Soup, salads, quiches in another.  Rice, pasta, vegetables  etc etc.   Every so often I go through and might throw one or two out and then I find something I like and put that in. :-)) :-))       
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Post by: judydawn on February 25, 2018, 05:33:31 am
I understand completely Margaret, it’s a problem most of us have.
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Post by: djinni373 on February 25, 2018, 07:23:01 am
I'm glad it's not just me with the problem of trying to cull recipes Mab and Judy  ;D  I also have considerable trouble culling cookbooks  :P
It's been raining all day here so I've been trying to declutter (not my strong point) and doing some cooking. Thank goodness the hot weather has gone for a little while.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 25, 2018, 11:49:16 am
Had a fun day today.  DD came for breakfast.  We then went and watched GD playing the Bagpipes.  We then went to the Invermay community get together.  It was a fund raiser for the local fire brigade. On the leaflet that was put in letter box, it said they would be having an auction.   I popped 4 jars of jam in my basket. I thought they might add them to something else.  Most of the lots auctioned were wines. At the end, to my embarrassment , they auctioned each jar separately. They raised $58. There were over 300 people at the gathering.
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Post by: judydawn on February 26, 2018, 09:47:07 am
Very generous bidders for your jam Chookie.
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Post by: meganjane on February 26, 2018, 10:26:28 am
So sorry to hear of your thieves Judy! I haven’t gone back too far in this thread, but Chookie, you had something stolen too?
I’ve been really busy lately. We’ve moved to Albany, sold our farm. We’ve bought one in Albany and we’ll be settling a second one next door in a couple of days.
Traveling back and forth shifting farm machinery and bits and pieces that have accumulated over 80 odd years!
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Post by: judydawn on February 26, 2018, 11:04:26 am
No thefts here MJ.
Moving house is a big enough job, moving farms is another matter! Good luck MJ.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2018, 11:37:53 am
Chookie had her peach tree stripped while she was on holidays MJ.
You have a big job ahead of you with the shifting.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 26, 2018, 12:30:25 pm
MJ, good luck with the shifting.  It certainly is a huge job. We are still unpacking and it is nearly a year. 
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Post by: cookie1 on March 02, 2018, 05:19:40 am
I went and paid a couple of bills at the post office this morning. Then I called at a couple of Bunnings stores. An acquaintance told me she bought Dragon fruit plants there. Sadly they didn't have any.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 02, 2018, 06:07:38 am
I’m doing a test run of Hot X Buns, both yeast and SD.
I didn’t make any last year as we were shifting.
The yeast ones took ages to rise, had to place bowl over a sink of hot water to get it moving.  They tasted very good but I thought they were a bit doughy.  Funny thing is that they looked ok when cut. Will give more attention to the 2 rises.
I am having 2 hot X bun making days.  Looks like 12 dozen all up. Will be more difficult with just one oven.
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Post by: judydawn on March 02, 2018, 07:40:07 am
Go Chookie!  Once again I will buy 1 solitary bun from somewhere this year.

Funny that you should mention Dragon fruit cookie, I tasted my first one today and loved it.  What a gorgeous looking piece of fruit, this one was home grown and the lass told me it was far superior to those bought. Mum and Geoff had a piece too, I was surprised Geoff ate most of his.

This morning I potted up 7 plants for the trading table at the end of the year, an early start so that they are well developed by then. Did a bit more laminating and during that process I found a dessert recipe I could whip up for tea.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 02, 2018, 12:48:02 pm
12 dozen hot cross buns Chookie. I'm exhausted just thinking of it.

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Post by: Cuilidh on March 02, 2018, 07:05:46 pm
First day at gym for me yesterday and it was fine.  Our council runs a programme called Living Longer Living Stronger for people like me - older, fatter, sedentary lives, etc.  Easy exercises for the first day and no pain afterwards ... different story this morning, my shoulders are aching!  Ah well, as they say, no pain, no gain!
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Post by: droverjess on March 02, 2018, 08:26:27 pm
Hello all, from a very snowy Britain. Moving farms MJ that sounds like hard work. We moved last year too and long way to go to get sorted. DH still on fortnightly immunotherapy and has an op on Monday to a late his lung mets in the left lung. It just goes on and on.
Currently been resting my leg today after a little knew procedure yesterday to remove a foreign body after a fall in January. Few stitches in for ten or more days and all will be fine. Thought it was time to say hi.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 02, 2018, 09:21:30 pm
I won’t be making the hot X buns by myself.  Looks like 3 different people each day.  2 fun days. They will do the work and I will try to co- ordinate the chaos.

DJ , good to hear from you. Hang in there.

Have never tasted Dragon Fruit.  Must do.

Marina. Go for it.  I did an exercise plan a few years ago. I was given a discount as the manager said that at my age I wasn’t likely to wear out his machines.

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Post by: judydawn on March 02, 2018, 10:14:42 pm
LOL Chookie, I hope you showed him you were serious about getting fit.  Good luck with the hot X bun cook up, sounds like fun.
Keep it up Marina, pain is good, it means you’re using muscles that have been laying idle. I walk for half an hour each morning but if I had time I would like to do more.

Nice to hear from you DJ, sorry to hear about your problems.
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Post by: mab19 on March 02, 2018, 11:10:32 pm
Good morning everyone.

Good luck with the hot x buns Chookie.

Nice to hear from you MJ  & DJ
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 03, 2018, 02:12:12 am
Nice to hear from both MJ and DJ - I think of you both often.  You have both got lots going on in your lives just now and I hope everything turns out well for you both.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 03, 2018, 01:00:57 pm
Thanks for dropping in DJ, I often wonder how things are going for you.

Marina they have Living Longer Living Stronger here too. It's very good. I used to attend regularly until a few years ago. I was going to be away for several weeks and when I returned they wanted me to get more letters from my Dr saying I could attend as they said they couldn't find my original ones. I was so cross I didn't return. I use the treadmill but it isn't a complete sort of exercise.
Good on you.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 03, 2018, 06:59:31 pm
Good work going to the gym Marina. 8)
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 03, 2018, 09:06:45 pm
Thanks for your support ladies, I hope I will be able to keep up my enthusiasm for the gym sessions to do me some good.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 04, 2018, 03:21:23 am
I have been searching the house this morning. I found some frozen cranberries in the freezer and want to use them. I have a recipe in a specific file that uses a packet of frozen cranberries and egg whites to make a fruit cake. I used to have the file in my pantry, but on the last clean out I put it somewhere safe!!!!! Of course I can't find it now. I've spent ages searching. I have now found a recipe on here that  will use some of them. http://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=9067.0
Maybe then I will find the file. I hate it when this happens, I waste so much time. Does anyone else do it?
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Post by: djinni373 on March 04, 2018, 04:22:33 am
Lol Cookie.
I do that kind of thing more and more it seems. All my favourite recipes are now in Paprika so it's easy to search on name or ingredient. Also I've put in references to my favourite recipes in cookbooks. Love Paprika. No more lost recipes. I've kept my paper files too though, just in case  ;D

I am still trying to declutter  :-)) It is a long, drawn out process that I'm finding it very difficult. Obviously I'm a closet hoarder  :-[
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Post by: achookwoman on March 04, 2018, 11:40:22 am
Cookie, yes yes yes. I do the same thing. When we shifted, I put our Passports and car  maintenance book somewhere safe.  Can’t find them.
Djinni, I saw recently that Paprika was reviewed as the best App for storing recipes.   I am quite happy with Snap
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Post by: judydawn on March 04, 2018, 12:57:40 pm
When I have a spring clean and put things in a different place I too have trouble finding them.  Sometimes it takes me ages to find something in the pantry that I know is in there somewhere but I can’t see it for looking.  Good luck with finding your passports Chookie, not something you want to misplace.  Have you  found that file yet cookie?
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Post by: cookie1 on March 05, 2018, 11:35:35 am
No Judy I still haven't found it. 😀😀DH was looking for a box of Model A parts that he had put aside for the current restoration today and couldn't find them. We make a good pair. 😀😀
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Post by: achookwoman on March 05, 2018, 09:45:55 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on March 05, 2018, 11:35:35 am
No Judy I still haven't found it. 😀😀DH was looking for a box of Model A parts that he had put aside for the current restoration today and couldn't find them. We make a good pair. 😀😀
We do the same. Car keys are a problem here.
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Post by: judydawn on March 05, 2018, 10:53:14 pm
Yes, that’s another item people have trouble with.  Then there’s the mobile or cordless phone, I often have to phone one or the other to find where I’ve lost it.
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Post by: mab19 on March 05, 2018, 11:34:58 pm
I'm another one who puts things away in a safe place and can never find them again. 
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Post by: achookwoman on March 06, 2018, 06:19:55 am
Washing. 
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Post by: cookie1 on March 06, 2018, 07:37:15 am
DH has been looking at building another car trailer!!!! He found one on gumtree the other day so we went and had a look at it this morning. A gorgeous couple are selling it. They have it in a storage place so they took us down there in their new car, the latest BMW. Certainly up market from our Hiluxes. DH decided we would buy it so we went back to their place to sort it out and they insisted we have coffee. Several hours later we are home!
An unexpected but fun morning.

Book Club tonight.
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Post by: judydawn on March 06, 2018, 07:50:14 am
Some new friends maybe cookie, You must have had plenty in common to talk that long. Do you have room at your place for another piece of equipment!
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Post by: djinni373 on March 06, 2018, 11:39:01 am
Sounds fun Cookie.
DH is currently off buying new bits for his Corvette  :-)) Lucky we have a big garage.
I've been food shopping and enjoying time (almost) alone. Only one other person home today :)
Speaking of big boys' toys, this impressive collection is now working at the end of our street. We think they're building a whole lot of new units. Just what we need here - more traffic NOT. The neighbourhood boys are beside themselves with excitement. So funny to watch.
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Post by: meganjane on March 06, 2018, 11:46:40 am
Cookie, isn’t it nice when that sort of thing happens!

DJ, lovely to hear from you. Must let you know that my email has changed. megantuffley@gmail.com.

Would love to hear from you again.

Marina, your exercise class sounds like fun! I just started seniors Zumba today and loved it. I also do seniors yoga.



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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 06, 2018, 03:21:01 pm
Kids love watching construction vehicles Gayle.

I went to the hygienist today but they had deleted my appointment The receptionist said according to the note on her computer I had canceled it :o Error on their part not mine as I didn't do it.She apologized and  refunded my car parking charges and I am booked in for next Monday.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 06, 2018, 08:55:03 pm
Cookie, nice when you meet people who are easy to talk to.
CC, that is a nuisance. 
Djinni, that is a lot of work and disappointing for you to have a big project so near.
GC coming for dinner tonight. Will need to be creative in what I cook so as to cover all needs. One fussy eater, one vegetarian and 2 on Blood Sugar Diet. So looks like roast chicken and lots of veggies. Individual Apple tarts.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 07, 2018, 06:41:32 am
Judy, DH had to measure the car trailer to make sure it would fit!!!! He has gone to pick it up today. For once the bank transferred the money in 24 hours instead of 3 days.
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2018, 07:29:10 am
That’s good cookie. 
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Post by: cookie1 on March 07, 2018, 11:38:24 am
Here is DH's latest toy, although I will be the one towing it with a Model A on it. You can actually see him opening up the gates to put it away.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180307/00581a615887f917b51adefbe66f43b5.jpg)
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Post by: achookwoman on March 07, 2018, 08:53:11 pm
Wow, that trailer looks new. Not showing Ral as he will want one. Don’t think I could drive a car pulling that Cookie.  You are very smart.
When we shifted in to Invermay we were told by previous owners that our neighbours on one side talked to no one. This doesn’t seem to be true. They do keep to themselves but so do we. Ral has had several conversations with them at the front gate.
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2018, 10:11:52 pm
It certainly does look  brand new cookie, no wonder DH wanted it.
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Post by: mab19 on March 08, 2018, 12:10:41 am
That looks like new Cookie.  A very good buy.

We are getting ready for another trip to Narooma, next week I hope.  I have to have a colonoscopy next Tuesday and then we are free to go.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 08, 2018, 05:20:12 am
Mab, enjoy Narooma.  Such a lovely place.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 08, 2018, 07:58:47 am
Perhaps the previous owners had had a falling out with the neighbours Chookie. Most people are fairly friendly, although you have to be careful as you don't want them at your place constantly.

The trailers previous owner said he had only used the trailer once, and as you say it is more or less new.
Chookie I can't reverse the trailer at all!
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 08, 2018, 07:06:54 pm
Good luck with the colonoscopy next week, Mab.  Hope it is a routine one.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 08, 2018, 09:01:51 pm
Cookie, I think you may be correct about the previous owners.
Yesterday I did a clean out of my Summer wardrobe.   Have also been hand washing many of our good wooden jumpers.
Report on Blood Sugar Diet.   Weight dropping off and Blood Sugar dipping slowly.   Not as much energy as I usually have and needing a sit down in the afternoon. Big bonus is that I am sleeping better.  The food is tasty and I am not cooking as much.  I am able to do 30 minutes on walking machine at a faster speed.
Only need to stick to it for 8 weeks.
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Post by: judydawn on March 09, 2018, 12:06:15 am
Sounds good Chookie, keep it up. 
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2018, 05:14:41 am
Well done Chookie, that’s marvellous.
I had my hair cut this morning. It always feels much tidier after.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 09, 2018, 08:46:29 am
That is sounding like excellent progress, Chookie, keep it up.

Third day at the gym for me today.  Love hate relationship there for me, I am thinking!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2018, 11:09:09 am
I hate exercise with a vengeance. The trouble is I know how good it is for me!!!
Good on you Marina, keep it up.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 09, 2018, 12:12:09 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on March 09, 2018, 11:09:09 am
I hate exercise with a vengeance. The trouble is I know how good it is for me!!!
Good on you Marina, keep it up.
Same here.
Ral and I spent all day on the Insurance for the home and contents. I have had 4 phone calls trying to get my mind around it all. Saved over a $1000 so pleased about that.

Marina , you will get used to the gym, but it does take a while.
My weight is still coming off and I can now fit into some of my ‘skinny ‘ clothes.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 09, 2018, 05:59:42 pm
Wow Chookie $1000 saved, well done.
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Post by: judydawn on March 09, 2018, 08:23:11 pm
Well done on both counts Chookie.
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Post by: mab19 on March 10, 2018, 12:20:55 am
That's a good save with the insurance Chookie and also with the weight loss.

I had my hair cut earlier this morning.   
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Post by: meganjane on March 10, 2018, 01:05:23 am
Seems like hair cuts all around! I went in to get my hair cut really short. It’s longer than I’ve ever worn it, though still short. The hairdresser talked me out of it! So glad she did. Quick trim and it looks great.

Glad it’s you towing a trailer Cookie, I hate having to tow things.

I have a wedding to conduct this afternoon on a farm and the weather is awful! Lovely yesterday for rehearsal, but now very windy, overcast and cool. Always the way. No doubt it’ll be lovely tomorrow!

Marina, I hate the gym, too. I go to yoga classes and have just started a seniors Zumba. I’m on a low carb, high fat way of eating and lost early 8 kg last year. Maintained that weight for a year.  Best WOE ever. Lots of yummy food. I still eat starchy vegetables, but don’t eat wheat pasta or wheat bread or pastry. There are so many options out there now!

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Post by: cookie1 on March 10, 2018, 04:15:44 am
Chookie Congratulations on the weight loss and also the insurance.
MJ well done on your weight loss too. I hope the wedding went well. I'm sure the happy couple didn't mind crap weather.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 11, 2018, 01:09:31 pm
Thanks Cookie.  Did the weekly weigh. 3 K exactly . Not feeling very energetic.  Hope that improves.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 11, 2018, 04:56:16 pm
It's Mother's Day here today. Spoiled by my DS and DD with two beautiful bouquets of flowers. DS also partially prepared a Panettone which I finished off rolling and cooking here. It's now cooling.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 11, 2018, 09:12:28 pm
CC, you are spoilt. Enjoy Mother’s Day.
It is Labour Day Holiday here.  It is recognition of an 8 hour working day. Lots of people go away for the long weekend.  It is very quiet around Invermay.
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Post by: judydawn on March 11, 2018, 10:33:45 pm
Happy Mother’ Day Denise, spoil yourself too and have an easy day.  DS comes up with some great ideas with the food he makes for you.
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Post by: mab19 on March 11, 2018, 11:42:24 pm
Happy Mother's Day CC, enjoy your day.

DD and GC coming this morning.  They are bring me an MP3 player and putting on some relaxation cds. these are supposed to help me sleep better.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 12, 2018, 04:59:11 am
Hope the cds work Mab.   For years I have only slept 4 to 6 hours.  Awful really.  Since I have been on this diet I am sleeping 7 hours.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 12, 2018, 07:44:43 am
I'd  forgotten that it was Mothers' Day for you CC. I'm glad you had a lovely day.
We had our public holiday last Monday. I hope you all enjoyed yours.
Margaret I hope the relaxation CDs work for you. I am very lucky as I sleep well. DH likens me to a chook, I go to sleep when the sun goes down and wake when it comes up. Although I do  like a sleep in too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 12, 2018, 05:54:51 pm
I went to the hairdressers this morning and this afternoon to the hygienist.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 12, 2018, 08:29:30 pm
Bet you look and feel good CC.  ;D
We have the gardener here today.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 13, 2018, 07:14:41 am
Margaret I hope your day went well.

I went to the podiatrist this morning. My usual one is away for some time so  I elected to try this one while he is away. Ow! She is like greased lightning. In and out in about 10 minutes. My usual guy is gentle with me and cuts the ingrown bits out carefully and never draws blood. This one pulled the bits of nail out and drew blood. I kept going ow! and she said sorry!  I even ended up with a mini bandaid on my toe. I'm pleased my guy will be back for the next visit. 

I then popped up to my Italian grocer and bought among other things a tray of peaches for $12 and a deep box of mixed stone fruit for $5. That was too good to resist.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 13, 2018, 08:07:55 am
Today, I updated 2 TMX Hot X Bun recipes.
Our gardener is a foodie so I got her to taste the 2 new recipes I have just made.
She really liked the Chocolate Zuchinni slice and asked for the recipe.  She said her fussy eaters would enjoy it. This one is gluten free and made with coconut flour.
She also liked the one made with Almond flour and Zuchinni , also gluten free and carb light. and thought it would be nice with cooked tomato.
I had better post both.
Cookie, that is horrible. Glad your podiatrist will be back next time.   Good buy with the fruit.
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Post by: judydawn on March 13, 2018, 11:10:52 am
Do you have plans for the fruit cookie or are you just going to eat them as they are?
I don’t like the sound of that poditrist at all, bet you were glad to get out of there. Remember her name though, she may be on another time when yours is away.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 13, 2018, 11:43:31 am
Your new Podiatrist sounds not very nice Cookie.As Judy said remember her name so you don't see her again ;)
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 13, 2018, 06:40:43 pm
Cookie, I agree with CC and Judy ... I would also complain to the practice manager as well, or else to your usual podiatrist, that sort of treatment is just not acceptable.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 13, 2018, 08:16:47 pm
Morning all.
Lovely weather today. 22 degrees. Need rain. Trees are looking stressed.
Mab, hope you are recovering ok.
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Post by: djinni373 on March 13, 2018, 10:45:21 pm
Good morning all.
Back "on deck" after a very hectic week or two with a trip to the accountant the highlight  :P A tax refund is coming my way.
That's the good news.
The bad news is that I have a sick chook. She has been very quiet for a week or two, hasn't laid for about a week and is moulting. She doesn't seem to be eating and hasn't come out of the henhouse this morning. Of course she is the most feral of the flock and is very difficult to catch. Any chook whisperers out there? I would appreciate your advice. TIA
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Post by: mab19 on March 14, 2018, 12:41:21 am
Good morning everyone. A lovely day here.

Thanks Cookie & Chookie, everything went well yesterday and according to the nurses nothing was found.  I still need to see my doctor, but will do that after our holiday.

We are heading off either tomorrow or Friday
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Post by: djinni373 on March 14, 2018, 05:13:13 am
That's great news Mab. Now you can relax and enjoy your trip. Safe travels :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 14, 2018, 07:05:19 am
Oh Gayle your chook doesn’t sound too happy at all. We have a budgie who has stopped talking and sleeps a lot. If it keeps up I will have to take him to the vet. He is eating and drinking well. 
I hope the chook recovers quickly Gayle.

Lovely news that all is well Margaret. Enjoy your holiday.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 14, 2018, 07:11:39 am
Great news Mab.
We also have a sick Chook.  As she is not being annoyed by the others we will leave her be.   This one is old so think she is on the way out. She is not eating.
Djinni, if your Chook is not eating then that is a worry.  Some Chooks do moult at about Easter and therefore don’t lay.  If she can’t stand then you should separate her as she may have a disease.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 14, 2018, 04:57:21 pm
Great news Margaret.

I met a couple of friends for lunch. We chatted nonstop  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on March 14, 2018, 08:01:00 pm
CC, nice way to spend some time.
We think the man is coming to fit our Solar Security gate. 
Hot X Bun cooking day tomorrow.  This will be with yeast. Will get organised today.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 15, 2018, 08:05:04 am
Judy we love stone fruit so we will simply eat it. DH often has fruit for lunch, several bits of it.

This morning I went visiting to chat about our budgie. Two places thought he may be depressed! Apparently it can happen to budgies!!! DD's luck to buy a bird with a mental illness. We still love him to bits though. Time will tell. I had quite a chuckle at that.
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Post by: judydawn on March 15, 2018, 09:06:39 am
Maybe he might like a girlfriend cookie.
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Post by: djinni373 on March 15, 2018, 10:06:14 am
Quote from: cookie1 on March 15, 2018, 08:05:04 am
DD's luck to buy a bird with a mental illness. We still love him to bits though. Time will tell. I had quite a chuckle at that.
Quote from: judydawn on March 15, 2018, 09:06:39 am
Maybe he might like a girlfriend cookie.
Hilarious ;D ;D ;D
Yesterday was a pretty stressful day here. DS and I managed to catch the sick chook with a net. Sick or not, she could still move very quickly. I tried to check her abdomen and then massaged her crop, which was pretty empty. Wasn't very relaxing for either of us! :P I saw a post on a blog I like (Down to Earth) suggesting that homemade raspberry cordial is good for sick chooks, so I made some and put it in the chooks' water. They seemed to really like it lol.  When I went up to the backyard this morning the sick chook was waiting in line with the others to get out. She's also eating and drinking. This afternoon she was busy preening herself, with feathers falling out everywhere. I'm hoping she's on the road to recovery, although I still have no idea what's wrong with her.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 15, 2018, 11:12:39 am
Djinni, I think your Chook has been sending messages to my Chook.   When I went up with the food scrap bucket, my sick Chook hopped in wth the others.   
A girl friend for the depressed budgie sounds nice.
Not a good day for the Diet. Went out for coffee and resisted the pastries. Had Diet lunch but cooked all afternoon.  Think I will have to keep out of the kitchen.  Ate 2 hot X buns for dinner.  :-X. They were delicious.
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Post by: judydawn on March 15, 2018, 12:00:44 pm
It must have been your cordial Gayle, I hope she continues to improve.
The cook has to try her baking Chookie but 2 hot x buns!!  They really must have been delicious as I’m sure you didn’t intend eating that many.
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Post by: djinni373 on March 15, 2018, 12:16:07 pm
Quote from: judydawn on March 15, 2018, 12:00:44 pm
It must have been your cordial Gayle, I hope she continues to improve.
Thanks Judy. Easy remedy that was worth a try :)
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Djinni, I think your Chook has been sending messages to my Chook.   When I went up with the food scrap bucket, my sick Chook hopped in wth the others.   
A girl friend for the depressed budgie sounds nice.
Not a good day for the Diet. Went out for coffee and resisted the pastries. Had Diet lunch but cooked all afternoon.  Think I will have to keep out of the kitchen.  Ate 2 hot X buns for dinner.  :-X. They were delicious.
Hope your chook improves too Chookie.
It is hard to diet when you spend a lot of time in the kitchen Chookie, especially your kitchen. All manner of delicious things are produced there!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 16, 2018, 12:37:00 pm
You may be right about the depressed budgie. Or we could try the magic raspberry cordial!

I popped out early this morning to buy some hydrocortisone spray for myself. I have had a reaction to something on my face. It’s exactly the same as when I had the reaction to the sun screen, but no sunscreen was involved this time. I don’t know what it was.  I looked like a cooked lobster! I will have to be careful and watch what I do use. I’ve known people who develop allergies to things they have used for ages.
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Post by: judydawn on March 16, 2018, 12:58:53 pm
Yes it happens sometimes cookie, a darn nuisance trying to work out what caused it though.

Busy day here, AGM of Probus today followed by lunch with some of the girls. Onto the nursing home only to trip up a kerb in the car park and as both hands were full I fell flat on the side of my face. That concrete was pretty hard!  It instantly came up like an egg, everyone was marvellous and after holding a small tub of ice-cream against it for 15 minutes the swelling went down.  A doctor who was on his way out stopped and looked at me, gave me the all clear which I appreciated and a couple of hours after that I went to the optometrists to have my glasses fixed.  The chap broke the arm off whilst trying to put it back in the right spot so he went off and found a new frame and just took the parts he needed.  Surprisingly I didn’t even end up with a headache but my eyelid looks as if it has black eye shadow on it. Note to self - look where you’re going!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 16, 2018, 03:29:29 pm
I hope you find what's causing the problem Cookie. :-* :-*

Judy take care of yourself.  :-* :-* Having a fall is not pleasant at all. Great news the doctor checked you out.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 17, 2018, 11:40:06 am
Judy, that isn’t good at all. I’m pleased that you don’t have any major damage to yourself.

I had a rather close shave today that stirred me up a bit. DH was putting the old Ute onto the car trailer and I was directing him so that the wheels went up the ramps. When the car got to the end of the trailer something happened and it revved up and came over the end of the trailer pushing me up against the back of the car that had the trailer hitched to it. I really thought I was going to be crushed for a milli second or so. I have a cut on my back and I guess I will get one heck of a bruise.  It just shows you how easy accidents happen.
It took us hours to get the Model A off the trailer as we had to unhitch it and take it over the front of the trailer as it was far to heavy and hard to get back onto the trailer.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180317/60d41aa50381806346971b09c65c8a0f.jpg)

In the photo we have jacked the front of the old car up and put it on blocks, but we had to dismantle that and take the car of front wards.
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Post by: judydawn on March 17, 2018, 12:46:32 pm
Cookie, that’s not good at all.  Are there no male neighbours that can give DH a hand when these difficult jobs need to be done? 

Denise, what have you been up to today - can you top what we other two moderators have been up to?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 17, 2018, 02:51:15 pm
Wow Cookie that was a close shave!!!! Take care of yourself  :-* :-* :-*

Quote from: judydawn on March 17, 2018, 12:46:32 pm
Cookie, that's not good at all.  Are there no male neighbours that can give DH a hand when these difficult jobs need to be done? 

Denise, what have you been up to today - can you top what we other two moderators have been up to?
I can't top you and Cookie. The only thing I did today, walk in a snow storm with Chance this morning. :o
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Post by: achookwoman on March 17, 2018, 06:30:41 pm
Judy and Cookie, take care. Accidents just seem to happen. 
Today is the 14 th Birthday of our GS.   Tomorrow the 50 th of our DS. When GS was due to be born, DS asked his sister if she could hang on to him for another day so they could share a Birthday.  She said, no way.
 We are having them all to lunch.
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Post by: judydawn on March 17, 2018, 10:16:47 pm
Have a great day with your family Chookie.
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Post by: obbie on March 17, 2018, 11:39:55 pm
We have been up early, took the kids skiing, and on the biscuits. lake is 70% full now.
4 kids for the weekend.
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Post by: djinni373 on March 19, 2018, 01:22:09 am
Goodness Judy and Cookie. Glad you are both ok. Cookie that would have been very scary.
Sounds fun obbie. You are brave taking 4 kids
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Post by: cookie1 on March 19, 2018, 08:35:18 am
Judy, DH is a very independent person and hates to ask for any help. DD eventually phoned a friend who lives close by and he came over just before we had the problem solved.
DH spent today putting great big stops on the end of the car trailer.

We had the Classic car show yesterday. We had 40 Model A cars there among the 1000 or so that were there. It was a long day as we were up just before dawn to get both cars over there and didn't get the last car home until just after 5. We spent the day chatting though.
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Post by: judydawn on March 19, 2018, 10:19:05 am
A long day cookie but right up your alley.  Glad DH has solved the problem with the trailer for next time.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 19, 2018, 12:24:54 pm
Me too Judy. Although I think next time I will direct him using a 2 way radio from 100 metres away!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180319/6c265ff4e325a73c76885ec562ab2fa9.jpg)
Here are all the Model A’s all behind one another.
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These little cuties are Messerschmitt cars.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 19, 2018, 04:22:40 pm
Great photos Cookie. I can remember having a ride in a Messerschmidt car when I was very young.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 19, 2018, 08:58:29 pm
Cookie, thanks for the photos.  Ral and I both love them.
We are off to Melbourne today.  Eye and skin check ups. Hair cut also.
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Post by: judydawn on March 19, 2018, 11:50:54 pm
Great picture cookie. I love seeing displays of vintage or classic cars.
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Post by: obbie on March 20, 2018, 01:23:49 am
love the old cars Cookie, our next show is a Easter Rally.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 20, 2018, 11:08:31 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on March 19, 2018, 04:22:40 pm
Great photos Cookie. I can remember having a ride in a Messerschmidt car when I was very young.

Wow! That would have been fun.
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Post by: K Atie on March 25, 2018, 09:48:15 am
A quiet day today , windy rain and now getting cold . DD started to sort out some draws of clothes , DH and DS went to the workshop to make room for a new drill press ! I managed to pick some figs and a few beans also some Sorell . Read my book too . After a few days in Melbourne needed some rest . Glad the rain has come hope it helps dampen the peat fires south . Wind always sounds worse at night ! Ready for a cup of tea and a good night of reading .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 25, 2018, 12:41:48 pm
Enjoy your evening K Atie.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 25, 2018, 08:47:17 pm
Katie, a very full day.  Yes Melbourne can be exhausting.
We are in Melbourne at the moment.  Going out for breakfast.  I have taken photos of things I would like to make when I get home. SD crackers and mini ice creams in the cones, frozen.
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Post by: K Atie on March 30, 2018, 12:46:35 pm
A very nice day was had , on duty in the kitchen at local Good Friday fish and chip lunch ! Feed nearly 300 serves ! We all bring a salad or dessert . DD did face painting all day , DS had the how many jelly beans in the jar Competition  , so he spent the day collecting guesses , then packed up all the chairs at the end of the day on to the trailer .
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Post by: judydawn on March 30, 2018, 01:13:34 pm
Nice that the family all contributed to the day Katie.  That’s a lot of mouths to feed.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 30, 2018, 09:47:26 pm
Well done Katie. That is a lot to cater for. 
All quiet here. Might make some bread rolls today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 30, 2018, 10:03:01 pm
Headed up to Guildford for the holiday but had arranged to make a drop off of a purchase from our shop to a customer on the way as it saved postage and was faster than waiting for the post to arrive next week.  I rang when I was 1 hour away from the meeting point to confirm times then, when I got there, she made me wait for 15 minutes before she turned up. I was very annoyed as we had visitors due and I only just managed to get home before they arrived .. their bed wasn't made, I hadn't had a chance to check for spiders webs, etc.  Not a very nice welcome for them!

Anyway the rest of the day went well and we had a lovely time pottering around in the garden with them (they do not have a garden so come up now and then for a dose of the outdoors!).  Off to Wesley Hill market today with them.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 30, 2018, 11:33:20 pm
Marina, how rude and annoying.
Enjoy the market and visitors. I am sure they will enjoy your lovely garden.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 31, 2018, 07:21:27 am
Marina that is certainly very rude.  You were being kind to her too.
Enjoy your break.  We had a quiet day yesterday, it was lovely.
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Post by: judydawn on March 31, 2018, 07:58:51 am
It was kind of you to deliver it Marina, pity they messed you around.  Note to yourself for next time!
Enjoy your Easter break.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 31, 2018, 09:16:31 am
Thanks everyone.  We had a great weekend, fantastic weather.  Visitors have now headed home so loads of left overs to finish off!
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Post by: achookwoman on March 31, 2018, 12:23:04 pm
Ral and I went fishing in the dam.  Caught nothing, but it was so quiet and peaceful.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 31, 2018, 10:52:38 pm
Sounds idyllic, Chookie
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Post by: djinni373 on April 01, 2018, 12:15:00 am
I'm still trying to clear the backlog from our trip away. It was great  8) 8) 8). Will post a few pics in the holiday thread as soon as I get some time to sort photos. DH was off again the day after we got back, on his way to visit his sick mum in Qld.
The Easter Bunny was running late this year so there was flurry of activity this morning to get some things organised for the adult "children".
I'm going to lunch at a friend's house today. They have built a big, new house beside the Hawkesbury River so I will get the grand tour :)
Happy Easter to you all xx
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Post by: cookie1 on April 01, 2018, 07:14:26 am
Your friends house sounds as though it will be lovely Gayle. The Hawkesbury was pretty, the parts that I have seen.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 01, 2018, 09:20:08 am
Djinni, enjoy yourself.   Looking forward to the photos.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 09, 2018, 12:21:00 pm
Yesterday DD and I went to the new stadium to watch out football team play. It is a very nice stadium and the the fact that it is on the river makes it better. Outside there are lots of places to walk, sit and generally hang out.
One photo is small but DD took a panorama shot.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180409/f2efafe7454f4f28ca97f297a56805b7.jpg) it doesn’t seem very clear either!
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Post by: achookwoman on April 09, 2018, 01:19:21 pm
Very nice, Cookie.
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Post by: judydawn on April 09, 2018, 02:39:01 pm
Isn’t the atmosphere great at these stadiums cookie, so much better than watching it on TV and I find it less stressful too.  Thanks for the photos.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 09, 2018, 05:00:35 pm
Great photos of the new stadium Cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 10, 2018, 12:22:13 pm
Today DD and I went to the Apple shop and bought DH a new iPad. We got the toughest cover we could and Apple care, as last time he dropped it within a couple of weeks and cracked the screen.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 10, 2018, 02:38:49 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on April 10, 2018, 12:22:13 pm
Today DD and I went to the Apple shop and bought DH a new iPad. We got the toughest cover we could and Apple care, as last time he dropped it within a couple of weeks and cracked the screen.
Lucky DH Cookie. Great thinking getting Apple Care to cover any future damage ;)
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Post by: achookwoman on April 10, 2018, 10:08:51 pm
Cookie, I’m sure DH will love it.
We are heading to Melbourne for an overnight. Ral needs some help with the Rocket coffeemachine.  He is having trouble making acceptable froth. 
I am seeing a skin specialist. Checking a spot, just to be sure.
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Post by: judydawn on April 10, 2018, 11:48:16 pm
I’m meeting some of the Probus girls for coffee this morning.
Ral won’t be happy until he can make a perfect cup of coffee Chookie.  Good luck with your spot.
I wasn’t aware of Apple Cover cookie, sounds like a good idea.
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Post by: K Atie on April 11, 2018, 08:38:36 am
Endless washing , best to get done while it is so hot . DD and DS have tried to tidy their rooms !! All gone to Ballarat to pick up the Ace ! This will keep them quiet for the next few days - safer than their motor bikes ( far too small now ) and quad bike out . We had a friends son break his arm and clavicle and dislocate the latter . So no way we're we upgrading the motor bikes . This is the best com premise we hope !
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Post by: judydawn on April 11, 2018, 10:27:46 am
What is the Ace Katie?
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Post by: K Atie on April 11, 2018, 11:21:02 am
Like a 4 wheel buggy , one seater . It is meant to be a safe option .
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Post by: judydawn on April 11, 2018, 11:52:57 am
Thanks for the explanation Katie.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 11, 2018, 11:56:49 am
I eventually found it on Google K Atie.  Looks good. Good roll bars.

Everyone has been busy today. DD and I went to the Japanese Nobu restaurant at the Crown. We had a lovely lunch there.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 11, 2018, 08:31:32 pm
Quote from: K Atie on April 11, 2018, 11:21:02 am
Like a 4 wheel buggy , one seater . It is meant to be a safe option .
Katie, that is good. Need safe options for getting around.  We have a Polaris.  Judy and CC know all about it.  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 12, 2018, 02:02:33 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on April 11, 2018, 08:31:32 pm
Quote from: K Atie on April 11, 2018, 11:21:02 am
Like a 4 wheel buggy , one seater . It is meant to be a safe option .
Katie, that is good. Need safe options for getting around.  We have a Polaris.  Judy and CC know all about it.  ;D
Judy and I loved the ride in the Polaris with Ral. A treasured memory. :)
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Post by: K Atie on April 12, 2018, 10:35:28 pm
Yesterday DS spent the day driving this around the home paddock . He even came home in the dark ( having helped strap on the hay bales to the truck with DH ) . It has head lights too . DD had a short go .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 12, 2018, 11:09:56 pm
Katie,  thanks for the photo.   Bet the kids love it.  Helmet a good idea.
 
Went to the Vic Market for breakfast and some shopping. OMG we love that place. After inspecting all the speciality bread I am going to do further experimenting today.  Think I might try making some Teff bread. 

Spot on back got the allclear.
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Post by: judydawn on April 13, 2018, 02:02:17 am
Toys for boys Katie, bet DS loves it.
Good news Chookie and I love the Vic market too.  Not been there in years though.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 13, 2018, 10:59:50 am
I’m pleased your spot got the all clear Chookie. I must look into Teff flour, it sounds interesting and healthy.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 13, 2018, 01:20:40 pm
Cookie the Teff is interesting.  The seeds are very small. There are some very interesting recipes on line.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 13, 2018, 03:24:41 pm
Good news your spot got the all clear Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 13, 2018, 11:10:43 pm
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Good news your spot got the all clear Chookie.
Thanks CC. Bit twitchy about spots and lumps at the moment. Good friend has had 2 operations in a week for throat / neck cancer.
Creswick Farmers Market today.  Won’t be many there as the weather will be bad.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 14, 2018, 07:56:37 am
Giving serious thought to lighting the first fire of the season and curling up in front of it with a good book.
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Post by: K Atie on April 14, 2018, 11:58:15 pm
We lit the fire yesterday and had the heaters going , too cold . Was great , thought DH was mad but he made the right move . Knitted and watched a movie with DH and DS , a bit of a laugh goes a long way .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 15, 2018, 01:23:32 am
Marina and KAtie, yes it was cold.  Loved it.
Had lunch in Daylesford, drove through forest and were surprised that there were no trees down.
Baking today.   Will be giving the TMX a good work out.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 15, 2018, 12:43:03 pm
I’ve been feeling the radar for the last ey hours or so. Yesterday we went to Dwellingup for my brother’s birthday, came home, changed my clothes and went straight to the football. Then this morning we had to leave at 7.30 am to do a car run. It was a beautiful day and the run was down the beaches to Fremantle, down The cappuccino Strip there ( lots of horn tooting and photographs), then along the river for quite a way, then our. Eating and lunch beside the river. It was lovely. 

This afternoon the special Model A car examiner came round and checked over the latest restoration. He passed it for licensing, so DH will go and do it tomorrow.

I’m looking forward to a few days at a slower pace, I can’t keep up the speedy days any more.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 15, 2018, 09:37:58 pm
You have certainly been busy over the weekend, Cookie.

I was trying to envisage going for a pleasant Sunday drive in one of your old cars (NO HEATER!!!), but then remembered where you live and realised that you would not need the heater ... however, air con would be nice in the hot weather!
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Post by: achookwoman on April 15, 2018, 10:32:05 pm
You certainly have been busy Cookie. Pleased for DH that his latest restoration has been approved.
Expecting more rain today.  Looks like house work and a little more cooking.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 16, 2018, 07:23:12 am
GS stayed overnight to spend the day with us. We will take him home later as he starts school tomorrow after the Easter holidays. Always lots of board games played when he is with us and he enjoys taking Chance for his afternoon walk.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 16, 2018, 09:55:59 am
It sounds  like lots of fun CC.

The air con in the old cars is to open the windscreen ( it flaps out) and put a couple of cold cans in the gap. It isn't much use though.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 16, 2018, 01:37:11 pm
CC, enjoy GS.  They grow up so quickly.
Cookie , you make me laugh.
I’ve spent a great deal of today talking to the people at Laucke.   Safeway/ Woolworths tried to withdraw Laucke products.  CWA said they would boycott their stores if the did that. They still carry some of Laucke products.
They were particually helpful.  I wanted to know the gluten % in their different flours.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 17, 2018, 06:32:48 am
Our Woolworths only carries small Laucke bread mixes. Fortunately there is a Coles a couple of shops up and I buy my big bags there.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 17, 2018, 10:49:42 pm
The Laucke people suggested asking IGA.   They said they will order in if requested.
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Post by: mab19 on April 21, 2018, 02:52:04 am
Had my hair cut this morning.  Then went shopping for a doona for DS bed. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 21, 2018, 05:10:45 am
It's a gorgeous day here today ... just did all my monthly accounts sitting outside enjoying the warm, perfectly calm autumn day and listening to the birds chattering away in the background whilst I shuffled my papers around, trying to drag the job out as long as I could!
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Post by: cookie1 on April 21, 2018, 07:26:57 am
I had my hair cut yesterday Margaret!  This morning DH was going to see his Mum, DD was working so I decided to go and see my brother and his wife. It’s nearly an hour drive each way.  They have their new home all set up and the garden done.
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Post by: astarra on April 21, 2018, 09:43:29 am
Tried my hand at home canning / preserving today.... did 32 jars of Apple sauce with apples off our tree (sill got a whole sink full of apples to deal with yet)
Took a long time as I could only got four jars in my biggest stock pot at a time to process them!
Hearing them ping as they sealed was extremely satisfying tho!  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on April 21, 2018, 10:43:16 am
You will have a lovely supply for the times ahead. It must be very satisfying to do that with your own produce.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 21, 2018, 10:46:08 am
Well done Astarra. Preserved Apples are most  handy.
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Post by: alisonjones on April 21, 2018, 12:44:42 pm
Took the kids shopping this morning! It was a madhouse! People everywhere! Guess that is what you get with school holidays!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 21, 2018, 04:20:15 pm
Just some boring housework here.
DH had a visit from a friends DH who wants to set up a workshop. I gather he had a great time getting tips and hints on what tools to buy and the size of workshop he may need.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 21, 2018, 10:39:42 pm
Yesterday we went to the Creswick Farmers Market.   Couldn’t believe the number of people there.   They set up tables where you can sit with your coffee or lunch.  A year ago this was a very poorly attended market but in 12 months and a lot of effort it has developed into a lovely place with a great variety of stalls.  A lot of young people are growing and making there own produce.   There is a man who does cooking demos using products from the stalls.  Usually musical entertainment and all conducted under massive Oak trees.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 21, 2018, 11:54:57 pm
Sounds like a lovely market, Chookie.

I went to a chamber music concert in Bendigo with my neighbour and a friend of his last night, it was wonderful.
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Post by: mab19 on April 22, 2018, 02:42:58 am
We are going out to DS home this afternoon.  GD2 turns 19 today,
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Post by: cookie1 on April 22, 2018, 12:24:24 pm
We met friends for coffee this morning and this afternoon I was very busy fooling around and really achieved nothing!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 22, 2018, 05:18:25 pm
Planted out some parsley plants, did the ironing and steamed cleaned the kitchen/dining room floor.
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Post by: obbie on April 23, 2018, 12:37:09 am
teaching our horses tricks, so I was cutting up apples, and carrots for treats. Then the girls went for a ride for a couple of hours.. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on April 23, 2018, 07:44:32 am
Cleaned the bathroom, removed everything off 2French sideboards and washed all dishes and polished sideboards. Vacuumed.  OMG I hate house work.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2018, 07:55:02 am
Same here Chookie.  I would much rather be baking.

We had visitors this morning and are expecting some more any minute. It helps eat the baking!
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 23, 2018, 08:41:54 am
Quote from: cookie1 on April 23, 2018, 07:55:02 am
Same here Chookie.  I would much rather be baking.
Quote from: achookwoman on April 23, 2018, 07:44:32 am
Cleaned the bathroom, removed everything off 2French sideboards and washed all dishes and polished sideboards. Vacuumed.  OMG I hate house work.

I also hate housework, but I am always really happy when I get it all done and everything is clean and dust free again ... for another day or two, anyway.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 24, 2018, 07:43:59 pm
I've been making lampshades with a couple of friends. I’m really pleased with the one I made ;D
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Post by: mab19 on April 24, 2018, 11:36:03 pm
I was up early again so did the ironing and dusting.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 25, 2018, 01:05:25 am
CC, I love lamp shades.  When we shifted 2 of ours got damaged.  It was very difficult to replace them.
Lucky friends, well done.
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Post by: judydawn on April 25, 2018, 12:33:32 pm
Love to see a photo when it’s finished Denise.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 25, 2018, 07:50:48 pm
Quote from: judydawn on April 25, 2018, 12:33:32 pm
Love to see a photo when it’s finished Denise.
Will do Judy. ;D
I've been to IKEA today. Really surprised that it wasn't that busy.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 25, 2018, 11:59:47 pm
Cooking and shopping.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 26, 2018, 09:33:31 pm
Busy day today - need to drag DH out to get a couple of new pairs of work trousers for him ... go to get them hemmed ... off for our annual flu vaccinations ... back to work, pack the car and head off to our annual chamber music weekend at a vineyard in Heathcote - that runs until Sunday afternoon (hoping for good weather) then back to Melbourne to meet a friend for dinner on Sunday night ... might get a rest after that!
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Post by: mab19 on April 26, 2018, 10:48:17 pm
Certainly a busy day ahead for you Cuilidh.

We had our flu injections a few days ago.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 26, 2018, 10:57:02 pm
Marina, what a busy weekend. Hope the weather holds for Heathcote.
I think I may have killed my SD starter. I inadvertently tipped in some flour that had a large amount of salt added. Fortunately I gave some to my gardener and hers is very happy.  I baby sat it for her a couple of weeks ago so know that if my starter doesn’t recover, I can get some from her.
 Another man coming to look at our drive.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 27, 2018, 08:12:06 am
I went to the P:odiatrist this morning then had a walk around our local Westfield shopping Centre. I would like to look at Kitchenaid's new microwave. I don't need a new one but this has me interested. I think it would be like a second oven. It will fit in our microwave space. https://kitchenaid.com.au/products/microwave
I didn't find one though, so will keep looking.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 27, 2018, 12:45:10 pm
Quote from: judydawn on April 25, 2018, 12:33:32 pm
Love to see a photo when it’s finished Denise.
My finished lampshade.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 27, 2018, 11:52:18 pm
Wow.  How neat is that.  What fabric ?  You are onevery talented lady CC.
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Post by: judydawn on April 27, 2018, 11:56:49 pm
Well done Denise, you seem to succeed at anything you put your hand to.
That microwave does look interesting cookie, do yourself a favour and shout yourself one then you can tell us all about it.
A busy weekend Marina, enjoy yourselves.
Bad luck about your SD starter Chookie, at least you have a backup source if you need it.
I can’t get my flu injection until late May when the next batch comes into my doctor’s surgery.
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Post by: mab19 on April 28, 2018, 06:23:50 am
We bought a load of wood chips for the garden this morning, so have been busy spreading them around.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 28, 2018, 12:50:52 pm
CC that looks lovely. Well done.

Marina I hope your weekend is going well. I went looking for the microwave this morning Judy, only one place has heard of them, but didn’t have any. I will see how I go. Perhaps they haven’t reached WA yet.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 28, 2018, 08:38:28 pm
Thanks girls for the compliments. :-*

Quote from: achookwoman on April 27, 2018, 11:52:18 pm
Wow.  How neat is that.  What fabric ?  You are onevery talented lady CC.
I think the fabric is some kind of linen Chookie. It was given to me by a friend to make the lampshade.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 28, 2018, 11:49:37 pm
Thanks CC.
Our new Chooks have started to lay.  Will let them all out for a run and peck today.
More gardening. Pulling out some dead Lavender that didn’t survive the very dry Summer.
Got a Kangaroo Apple plant at the Swap yesterday. Can make chutney out of the fruit when it is very ripe. Planting Broard Beans and climbing Peas.
Baking Bread into cold oven.
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Post by: judydawn on April 29, 2018, 02:11:15 am
So nice here that I worked out in the garden for a while potting up succulents from my wheelbarrow which I now want to fill with colourful annuals for winter.  Will call into the nursery to see what they have.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 29, 2018, 06:59:52 am
Just back from our chamber music festival ... knackered!! (am I allowed to say that?).  The festival was great, as usual, we really enjoyed it.  Still got dinner with our friend tonight before I crash for the night.  Catching up on a bit of work just now .... well, I haven't really started any work yet, I'm procrastinating like crazy, but I will have to get started on it soon.
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Post by: judydawn on April 29, 2018, 08:48:37 am
I think a lot of us become knackered at times Marina, I use that word quite a lot!
Oops I forgot to call into the nursery in my haste to get home this afternoon. Must write myself a note for tomorrow LOL.
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Post by: mab19 on April 30, 2018, 02:16:46 am
I have been slowly going through the house and thoroughly cleaning each room.  I am on the last room today, the sewing room, a big job.  I am decluttering as I go which is taking some time.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 30, 2018, 04:45:12 am
Margaret I SO need to do that. Our theatre room (which we used to use as a lounge) has become the absolute junk room. DD makes a lot of technics lego (totally different to work!) and the finished products are in there, a lot of Model A books are in there, some magazines that I need to go through and sort, the treadmill ( I will leave that there) a couple of recliner rockers that have stuff on them etc etc. It won't take that long to do but I need to make the start.

This morning I have done the ironing and dmade some yoghurt. Wash the floor and some cup cakes this afternoon. Then I will be knackered too. It is such a lovely adjective.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 30, 2018, 08:24:03 am
It's making a start that's the hard part Cookie then, once started, you wonder what the delay was!

Yes (obviously) I like the word knackered - it covers a whole range of moods and conditions.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 30, 2018, 10:45:02 pm
Yes , I was knackered also. ;D  Yesterday I gardened, did the washing, made a loaf of bread, made protein balls and roasted seeds in Tamari sauce.  As well as booked 3 meals.   ( also love that word but hate to think what it really means)
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Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2018, 03:08:39 am
I’m off to the little Italian shop in a while, I may also visit a Kitchen Warehouse!
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2018, 03:09:28 pm
Had a busy day with visitors at the nursing home, onto Costco for petrol and stuff for DH, into an op shop to buy some vases for the nursing home (they are always looking for them for Mothers Day) then way up to the north eastern suburbs to meet a friend for dinner.  Peak hour traffic is something I try to avoid, it was terrible but I had a much better run home later in the evening.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 01, 2018, 10:59:50 pm
Cookie, enjoy your shopping.   I gave a friend your Classic bread recipe and she loves it.  Makes it by hand as she doesn’t have a TMX.
Judy you are busy.
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Post by: mab19 on May 02, 2018, 03:02:52 am
Back in the garden again this morning spreading more chips.  Shopping this afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 02, 2018, 09:55:28 am
Quote from: achookwoman on May 01, 2018, 10:59:50 pm
Cookie, enjoy your shopping.   I gave a friend your Classic bread recipe and she loves it.  Makes it by hand as she doesn’t have a TMX.
Judy you are busy.

Clever lady. I'm glad its working out for her.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 02, 2018, 10:42:11 pm
Yesterday went shopping. Photos later.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 03, 2018, 06:22:54 am
This morning has been fun in the kitchen.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 03, 2018, 07:56:17 am
Go on Cookie, tell us what you did.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 03, 2018, 09:33:16 am
Just had a minor cook up Chookie. I enjoy it. I'm looking forward to seeing how the SD loaves from Tenina go. It seemed a bit fiddly but if the bread is nice I will continue to make it. WE have lots of favourite breads now. :) :) :)
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Post by: K Atie on May 04, 2018, 02:46:40 am
Chilling out as yesterday DD ,DS and myself were in Melbourne for lots of appointments . We shopped for DD dinner dance ! The afternoon was all 4 appointments , including flu injections - I had to have the first one kids a little apprehensive . " better than our school ones " , they should have faith in me , part of their independence , finding their own way . Very lucky to squeeze in skin specialist for DD only 15 , black spot on her face had me worried , all good . Drive back though strong winds and heavy rain . DD and DS both slept for awhile then ate then homework ! What we looked like as other cars passed by with computer and iPad going , rear light on for hand writing . It's just what you do .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 04, 2018, 04:25:30 am
A very busy day K. Atie.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 04, 2018, 08:46:38 am
K Atie I'm glad the black spot was checked out, very important.
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Post by: K Atie on May 04, 2018, 12:54:43 pm
Weather change freezing day , house guest tonight 🐭 In DD bedroom ! Trapped and gone .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 06, 2018, 08:47:59 pm
DD and I visited the Grand Designs Show at the Excel Exhibition Center in London today. Not too busy with visitors.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 06, 2018, 11:37:29 pm
K Atie, those little visitors like to come inside once it turns cold.
  DD has had visitors like yours. She has one of those plumbed in vacuum systems and inadvertently sucked one up.

CC, that would be very interesting.  We picked up some good ideas when we built our house at Cherokee, at a building expo.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 07, 2018, 04:59:52 am
That would have been fun CC. I enjoy watching Grand Designs on TV. We also picked up ideas at this sort of thing. I also saved cuttings from magazines ad newspapers showing colour schemes etc that I liked.

I'm not really doing much atm as I have a horrid bout of hayfever I can't shake. Medication only stops it for a few hours, so I am a real misery guts.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 07, 2018, 06:17:41 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 07, 2018, 04:59:52 am
That would have been fun CC. I enjoy watching Grand Designs on TV. We also picked up ideas at this sort of thing. I also saved cuttings from magazines ad newspapers showing colour schemes etc that I liked.

I'm not really doing much atm as I have a horrid bout of hayfever I can't shake. Medication only stops it for a few hours, so I am a real misery guts.
Sorry to hear that you are having a tough time, Cookie.  Hope you can get some effective medication sorted out soon.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 07, 2018, 09:19:47 am
Thanks Marina.
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Post by: alisonjones on May 07, 2018, 11:15:45 am
I've been at work all day, would have liked a 3 day weekend like the queenslanders :(
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 07, 2018, 03:49:27 pm
I’ve been gardening. Managed to pull out an Ivy that had become a problem. Even with gardening gloves on my poor hands and nails look terrible.Now sitting in the garden enjoying a cuppa.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 07, 2018, 08:38:07 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on May 07, 2018, 03:49:27 pm
... Now sitting in the garden enjoying a cuppa.
And that's your reward for all your hard work, CC.  ;)
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Post by: judydawn on May 08, 2018, 12:53:48 am
I hope you got some good ideas at the design show Denise, the best place to see everything you need when starting from scratch. Ivy is a terrible plant to get rid of, you certainly deserve that cuppa.

Our Probus birthday party is almost here again, I can’t believe how quickly it comes around. I’m in  charge of the catering this year, not a lot of home cooking to do as I’ve been given the nod to go Costco shopping as it is our 30th birthday. I’ve only made jelly cakes and a choc/fruit slice to add a bit of variety to what I can pick up at Costco. My list is quite long and I check it daily to see if there is anything I can do to cross off that list before the big day on the 18th. The contents of 2
party item tubs have been checked and champagne flutes washed, my gardener has picked up 3 bottles of French Champagne for me, I have bought all the pastries when on special but will be doing my major shop the day before the party. One member who lives nearby will come around to help make up the meat platters that same afternoon.

Cookie, I hope you feel better soon.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 08, 2018, 04:40:51 am
Judy you will be busy.

I've still got hayfever, I thought it may be a cold but I feel ok. Time will tell. All the smoke  around the city and strong easterly winds don't help.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 09, 2018, 12:06:54 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 08, 2018, 04:40:51 am
Judy you will be busy.

I've still got hayfever, I thought it may be a cold but I feel ok. Time will tell. All the smoke  around the city and strong easterly winds don't help.
Cookie, that is not nice.  Hope you are better soon.
Judy, good luck with the catering.  How many people?
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Post by: judydawn on May 09, 2018, 12:57:18 am
Only 35 Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 09, 2018, 01:42:12 am
35. That s still a few Judy. Good on you, do you sort of enjoy it?
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Post by: achookwoman on May 09, 2018, 07:55:29 am
Judy, 35 is quite a lot.   Good idea to buy what you can. 
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Post by: judydawn on May 09, 2018, 08:46:01 am
Yes I do enjoy it cookie, entertaining is something I have missed over the past 5 years. Most of the ladies are past the age of being able to do much and are happy for the younger ones to do these things. Then there’s the setting up at the hall but members do hop in and help out on the day.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 09, 2018, 09:14:23 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 09, 2018, 08:46:01 am
Yes I do enjoy it cookie, entertaining is something I have missed over the past 5 years. Most of the ladies are past the age of being able to do much and are happy for the younger ones to do these things. Then there’s the setting up at the hall but members do hop in and help out on the day.
... so long as someone else does the dishes!  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on May 09, 2018, 09:32:20 am
Indeed Marina!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 09, 2018, 12:31:05 pm
I totally agree with that.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 09, 2018, 03:25:20 pm
Great preparation for your Probus Party Judy. 8)

I hope you feel better soon Cookie :-* DS suffers terribly with Hayfever so I understand what you are going through.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 09, 2018, 11:23:25 pm
Mother’s Day on Sunday so all coming to Invermay.  I am making ahead what I can. Melbourne mob coming for lunch and Invermay mob for Dinner.  Hot lunch , reheated lunch for dinner with a few extras.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 10, 2018, 07:39:20 pm
You are going to have a busy Mother’s Day Chookie. :D
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Post by: achookwoman on May 10, 2018, 11:49:15 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on May 10, 2018, 07:39:20 pm
You are going to have a busy Mother’s Day Chookie. :D
Yes,but plenty of help. 15 year old GD will be here all day and is a great help.
CC, I see that they names the new Royal baby after your Louis.   Their Birthdays are also very close.
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Post by: judydawn on May 11, 2018, 01:35:25 am
I bet Louis was happy about that Denise.  I was hoping they definitely wouldn’t go with Arthur so I was pleased with their choice.

GD is going to be a chip off the old block then Chookie, have a great day.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 11, 2018, 11:58:19 am
I went shopping this morning and then caught up on some jobs this afternoon.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 11, 2018, 03:33:10 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on May 10, 2018, 11:49:15 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on May 10, 2018, 07:39:20 pm
You are going to have a busy Mother’s Day Chookie. :D
Yes,but plenty of help. 15 year old GD will be here all day and is a great help.
CC, I see that they names the new Royal baby after your Louis.   Their Birthdays are also very close.
Oh how lovely having GD’s help Chookie.
I was surprise at the name for the baby Prince as Louis isn’t very common or trendy.

Quote from: judydawn on May 11, 2018, 01:35:25 am
I bet Louis was happy about that Denise.  I was hoping they definitely wouldn’t go with Arthur so I was pleased with their choice.

GD is going to be a chip off the old block then Chookie, have a great day.
Louis loved it that he has the same name as the baby Prince.
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Post by: judydawn on May 12, 2018, 02:33:29 am
The name will be trendy now Denise!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 12, 2018, 12:28:45 pm
I will always remember his birthday as it is the same day as mine.
This morning DD and I went to our local Westfield shopping centre. They are re developing it and have opened a couple of new coffee shops. We decided to try one of them that had specials of waffles. We usually share a cake so went all out today and shared a waffle!  Our drinks were ok but when the lass delivered the waffle some of it slipped off the plate. (It was a bad choice of serving plate) she rushed off and came back with serviettes, picked it up and plonked it back on the plate!  She walked off so I kindly returned the entire dish for her.  We will try one of the other new ones next time. 😀
We have the feeling that we may return to our usual one eventually. 
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Post by: K Atie on May 12, 2018, 01:39:58 pm
Watching DS Hockey games In the cold windy rain . Have to love this weather for the warm coffee and snack in between games then took DS off to the indoor pool for a swim with friends !!
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Post by: achookwoman on May 12, 2018, 10:52:44 pm
Cookie, that service is truely awful. 
Happy belated Birthday wishes.

Cooking and enjoying family most of today.
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Post by: judydawn on May 13, 2018, 01:02:49 am
Great reaction from you cookie.  Some people have no idea these days and this is the only way to teach them.
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Post by: mab19 on May 14, 2018, 01:52:00 am
A visit to the doctor today, nothing serious.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 14, 2018, 10:01:57 am
I'm glad it  is nothing serious Margaret.

I went for my 9 monthly check up at the eye specialist. Eye pressure etc all stable, which is good news.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 14, 2018, 01:34:58 pm
Yes Cookie, that is good news.
I visit eye specialist tomorrow. 
Visitor for dinner, staying over night. Lots of leftovers from yesterday.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 15, 2018, 04:23:04 am
I went looking in my cookbooks for something to use up the Morello cherries I have left over. A few hours later I decided I had better do something else. Lucky DH is out, I had cookbooks everywhere. It was great fun though.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 15, 2018, 05:35:31 am
Sitting, sitting at eye specialist.  The good news is that they say I have my witts about me enough to do a field test.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 15, 2018, 07:18:10 am
Quote from: achookwoman on May 15, 2018, 05:35:31 am
Sitting, sitting at eye specialist.  The good news is that they say I have my witts about me enough to do a field test.

I should hope so, silly people. I did one of those yesterday. Lots of lights flashing.
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Post by: mab19 on May 17, 2018, 12:28:00 am
Went to visit another  patchworking friend yesterday.  I took several large bags of fabric, books and assorted bits and pieces to be given away to other ladies in her group.    These ladies make charity quilts to give to any one that needs them.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 17, 2018, 10:46:10 am
That is good of them Margaret.
We visited out friends that have their 50th wedding anniversary. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 17, 2018, 07:21:32 pm
I went to the dentist for my six monthly checkup. No treatment needed.
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Post by: mab19 on May 18, 2018, 03:03:57 am
A quick trip to the shops as my printer has decided not to work &£$%^***.  I can't find anyone local to fix it and it cost too much to through out.  The nearest service place is about 1 1/4 hours away, so I will try them next week. 
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Post by: achookwoman on May 18, 2018, 07:54:04 am
Mab, when my printer stopped working, myDS took it to bits and could find nothing wrong.  Last resort he checked the ink cartridges.   One wasn’t pushed in properly. Bingo, this was the problem.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 18, 2018, 08:04:01 am
What a nuisance Margaret. If a repairer had done that for you Chookie they would have probably charged a $100.

I took my hay fever to the doctor today. He said exactly as expected, that not a lot can be done. He suggested I try some of the newer medications and nose sprays. I guess it is important to keep our pharmacists happy and friendly.

Congratulations CC.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 18, 2018, 10:55:49 pm
Cookie, frustrating about the Hay Fever.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 21, 2018, 11:47:27 am
In London today on babysitting duties. Picking up GS from school later, taking the bus home. Then helping with homework, tea then bath and bed for him.
I hope everyone had a good day too.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 21, 2018, 01:57:20 pm
CC, sounds like a perfect day.
We are heading to Melbourne tomorrow to have lunch with friend.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2018, 07:09:29 am
I popped up to the little Italian deli as I needed a couple of things. I love how I can get enough tomatoes for the week for $2 or so there. I needed 2-3 things. Somehow when I came home I had 3 carry bags of stuff I didn't know we needed. ;) ;) ;) ;) I have 1 persimmon left from last week and this week I bought a feijoa (?). They are growing them down in Manjimup. I love how 90% of the stuff at this place is from WA.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 22, 2018, 08:11:54 am
Cookie, not strange at all.
I had the oddest  thing for lunch today. It was Fish and Chips.  The fish was called Barra collar and the chips were delicious and I am sure they were cooked in chicken fat. Great diet stuff!!
The fish was crumbed in rolled oats and there were wings that pulled off easily. 

Today I ordered a profiterole cake for Rals Birthday on July the 1 st, from Brunetti in Lygon Street.
Also considering a catered meal of a baby pig on a spit, ( pre cooked ) with gravy, salads and sweets. Very tempting as I won’t have to do much. Just have to organize  someone to pick it up and bring it to Ballarat on the day.
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Post by: judydawn on May 22, 2018, 09:37:22 am
Do yourself a favour and order it Chookie. Is it an extra special birthday for Ral?
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Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2018, 12:35:51 pm
Do it Chookie.  Brunetti’s stuff is delicious.
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Post by: K Atie on May 23, 2018, 12:01:54 am
Been very quiet since I returned after our girls weekend away to Port Fairy . So today I will have to do more washing the family's clothes are breeding. Food has run out , more cooking . Although even after leaving so much food for while I was away , food came to them via lovely person who has a pasta shop . He dropped off more boxes of fresh pasta and croissants that had not yet been baked ! One was saved for me and a surprise for breakfast yesterday . Our old painter dropped a few ducks off too and a local guy left some eggs ! Best weekend lots of laughs and good food ,dining out ,shopping , wedding watching and started with a remedial massage for 11/2 hours !!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 23, 2018, 06:48:48 am
That sounds like a wonderful weekend K Atie. Obviously the family were spoiled while you were away, despite all the food you left for them.
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Post by: judydawn on May 23, 2018, 10:31:27 am
That weekend sounded great Katie and you deserved it.  Wow you have a wonderful bunch of neighbours with all those drop offs.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 23, 2018, 11:43:57 am
K Atie, what a fab weekend away and
at home. Glad it all went well for you. 
Judy, Ral is 80 on the 4 th of July.
Think we will go with the catering.  I want to enjoy the day also.
Bought a beautiful caftan top ( Camilla) today to wear. Can’t be cooking a roast dinner for 20+ in nice clothes. Well, that is my justification.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 23, 2018, 12:17:56 pm
A very sound justification too Chookie. Catering is a brilliant idea and you can enjoy things too.
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Post by: judydawn on May 23, 2018, 02:13:52 pm
I second that.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 23, 2018, 09:41:16 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on May 23, 2018, 12:17:56 pm
A very sound justification too Chookie. Catering is a brilliant idea and you can enjoy things too.
Quote from: judydawn on May 23, 2018, 02:13:52 pm
I second that.
Me too.
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Post by: mab19 on May 26, 2018, 03:20:07 am
I had my hair cut this morning and then out in the garden this afternoon.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 26, 2018, 07:07:42 am
Took my leaf blower out for its first run today - it's great. Cleared loads of autumn leaves in a fraction of the time it used to take me to rake them all up.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 27, 2018, 12:40:39 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on May 26, 2018, 07:07:42 am
Took my leaf blower out for its first run today - it's great. Cleared loads of autumn leaves in a fraction of the time it used to take me to rake them all up.
Great.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 27, 2018, 04:47:05 am
It sure would make the leaf cleaning up an easier job Marina.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 27, 2018, 09:29:30 am
Pulled out all the tomato bushes today.  Collected a lot of green tomatoes. Have spent a lot of time on Google looking at recipes. Had a large home grown tomato on SD toast for breakfast.  Was something really special.
Few days ago pulled out the Zuchinni plants.  Sorry to see them go as we have been eating them for months.
Yesterday at the Creswick Swap, I took quince Jelly and Quince Paste.  All commented on the Quince Paste and how laborious it is to make.   Ral and I had a laugh afterwards as the TMX makes it easy.
Came home with another bag of Quinces and some home grown Water Chestnuts.  Was intending to grow some but after trying to peel them, don’t think they will be worth the effort.
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Post by: mab19 on May 29, 2018, 04:08:41 am
DH pulled out our last tomato bush yesterday.  We were still  picking semi ripe tomatoes every few days.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 29, 2018, 09:19:33 am
I pulled out our one and only cherry tomato plant a couple of weeks ago (it grew like a triffid!) - the tomatoes were gettiong smaller and smaller and more and more bitter as the weeks went by.  There were still dozens of green tomatoes on the plant, but not worth doing anything with them.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 29, 2018, 11:46:50 pm
Marina, was that the tomato bush growing in the compost heap?
I am building up the SD starter for the SD Workshops. Need a lot.
If it is too cold to go outside I might attempt to tidy up my printed Recipes.
Noticed a recipe on the Forum for Muffins that contain SD. Might give it a go.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 30, 2018, 08:29:43 am
I went to get my hair cut this morning, then to the TNT depot to pick up a parcel for DD, that arrived when I was out to lunch yesterday, and then to my Italian deli.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 30, 2018, 08:34:54 am
I have been doing my very best to have a nervous break down. 
Lots of changes to my computers by Apple.  I haven’t been able to post photos on my Blog for ages.  I don’t really like putting recipes on without a photo.
Today I was determined to do battle.  I finally won and am feeling very pleased with myself.
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Post by: judydawn on May 30, 2018, 09:08:48 am
Good for you Chookie.  Computers, NBN and mobile phone problems are potential triggers for nervous breakdowns for we oldies.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 30, 2018, 01:32:48 pm
I am so glad you won Chookie. We look to be getting NBN soon as they are working just on the edge of the next suburb. I’m not looking forward to sorting that out. Judy have you kept your home line?
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Post by: judydawn on May 30, 2018, 02:31:20 pm
 I hope to cookie, it all depends on how much trouble it all is.  They hope to connect me in the next week or so.  I’ve changed my mobile phone plan from pre-paid and now I have $500 worth of calls in my plan.  I’m supposed to get 7 GB data as well but Telstra staff were unable to get that to work on my existing phone so I’m not bothering with any data and will continue to carry one of my iPads around with me.  I’ve been into Telstra 5 times in the last 10 days just for the phone.  Who knows how the connection to the NBN will go but I was prepared for trouble as a lot of my friends have already been connected and none of them had it run smoothly. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 30, 2018, 03:26:11 pm
Well done Chookie on winning the battle with your computer.

I took Chance for his annual vaccinations this morning. While there I discussed what to do about a fatty lump Chance has had for a few years on the side. It’s got bigger and after discussing the pros and cons of removing it we have decided it should be removed. So next week he’s off to the vets for the procedure to remove it, clean his teeth and re-microchip him. The vet couldn’t find his original chip when he scanned him this morning. It’s now offense not to have your dog microchipped.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 30, 2018, 09:25:39 pm
Yes, that was the tomato plant, Chookie.

The NBN is a nightmare.  Apparently once it comes to your area you HAVE to upgrade(?!?) to it.  We have had it in Guildford for well over a year now (we were some of the first areas to get it) and I have to say, I don't find it any different to the old system, certainly not noticeably better / faster.

Good luck to Chance next week, CC.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 30, 2018, 11:15:55 pm
I have been working hard at building up my SD starter for the SD workshops.  It is a learning experience for me. I have 2 , 6 litre containers which I continually feed. I have had them sitting on the bench for 3 days now.
We have NBN and have no trouble at all. We don’t know anything about it.  DS organized  it. He works forTelstra.   He was able to talk to whoever with the technical jargon.  Don’t think we would have coped.
Didn’t get the baking done yesterday. Will see how I go today.
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Post by: mab19 on May 30, 2018, 11:50:23 pm
We have had the NBN for almost a year now.  Fortunately we had no problems connecting ours. 
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Post by: judydawn on May 31, 2018, 12:31:50 am
Best of luck with Chance Denise, obviously his age is not a problem for having the op.
You are so lucky having a DS to help out with phone, internet problems Chookie.  When I was at the Telstra shop yesterday the place was full of seniors, one lady had to be in her 90’s.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 31, 2018, 07:47:00 am
I'm sure Chance will be brave CC. It may be the owner who will be nervous.
DD will be sorting our NBN out when it comes. We have been told we HAVE to connect or we will lose our home phone line. We will wait and see.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 31, 2018, 09:27:28 am
Went to the surgeon to get the results of a biopsy on one of my knees - a totally benign lump and not to be worried about at all.   PHEW!!!
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Post by: achookwoman on May 31, 2018, 11:02:04 am
Marina,  that is very good.  But always a worry with lumps.  Even Chance has lumps.
I had mine removed but still not sure it was necessary. I had a nasty reaction to the stuff they swabbed me with and ended up in hospital.
We hung up some pictures today.  Still many to go.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 31, 2018, 08:53:03 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on May 31, 2018, 11:02:04 am
Marina,  that is very good.  But always a worry with lumps.  Even Chance has lumps.
I had mine removed but still not sure it was necessary. I had a nasty reaction to the stuff they swabbed me with and ended up in hospital.
We hung up some pictures today.  Still many to go.
"They" (whomever "they" are) say hospital is the best place to be if you are sick, but you sometimes wonder about that these days, don't you.

Hope all is well with you now.
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Post by: mab19 on June 01, 2018, 01:03:42 am
Cuilidh, good news your lump was not serious.
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Post by: K Atie on June 01, 2018, 02:31:15 am
Well Melbourne is always eventful ! DD and I were travelling along Westgate bridge outbound and now there are more roadworks so 80ks only when you come off it for quite awhile . All of a sudden I lost power 😬 In five lanes of traffic semis every way I looked , hazards lights on then trying to merge to the left . Had to be in the fourth lane.Really never want to be in that situation again . By the time I managed to get on the little bit on the side of the road I was shaking . Deep breath turned the car off and ran through every possibility. Knew that there had to be a me error as nothing came up on the dashboard. I must have knocked the seed limiter button ( now on 100+++ ) drive slowly on the side of road to test that all ok ( hazards lights on ) . Stopped in Ballarat and had all checked out . So pleased that all ok . Long drive to return DD to boardo and pick up DS after hockey practice then home . Quite day now .
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Post by: achookwoman on June 01, 2018, 03:19:00 am
Oh K Atie. I do feel for you.  Had the same thing happen a couple of years ago but in better road conditions. The drive to and from Melbourne is horrid with all the road works. 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 01, 2018, 08:49:16 am
K Atie what a terrifying thing to happen. You did very well.

Lumps are always a worry and best checked out. Marina, my DH says hospitals are full of sick people and you could catch anything!!!!! One day he may have to find out.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 01, 2018, 09:26:54 am
K atie, that sounds horrible.  I also had a similar experience so can sympathise completely.  Glad all is well now.
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Post by: judydawn on June 01, 2018, 09:32:58 am
Katie what a terrifying situation to be in, I would have had a nervous breakdown!  Well done you.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 01, 2018, 08:42:57 pm
Good to know you weathered a terrible driving situation KAtie.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 01, 2018, 09:53:17 pm
Yesterday was big clean up day.  We are still unpacking and have another load for op shop.
More of the same today.  Also planting potatoes and some seedlings.
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Post by: K Atie on June 03, 2018, 10:17:34 am
Thank you for letting me know I am not the only one it gas happened to . Thanks for your kinds thoughts . We seem to just keep getting very busy. Hockey went well this weekend for both DS and DD . DD spent Friday night , went out on farm with DH all Saturday, while DS played his two games of hockey, then Saturday night and Sunday morning packing for her Central Australia trip followed by Work experience . All packed up now , house was turned into indoor swag camping ground . In fact we woke to zipping noise , DS had slept end in his swag in the dining room last night . 
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Post by: achookwoman on June 03, 2018, 11:13:34 pm
More garden cleaning up.  Shifting pots around. Gradually getting there.
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Post by: judydawn on June 04, 2018, 09:26:25 am
Went to another Probus club’s 20th birthday celebrations today with one of our members,  a long party of 4.5 hours which included a 3 course meal and great entertainment.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 04, 2018, 02:25:11 pm
We went down to Fremantle today and had fish and chips by the ocean. It was lovely. Another big storm is due tonight and tomorrow.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 04, 2018, 07:39:38 pm
I had another walk this afternoon with a friend in Beaconsfield.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 05, 2018, 07:21:46 am
Doing some research.  Vegan SD Cinnamon Scrolls. First rise on the way.
Will be interesting.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 06, 2018, 02:26:41 am
They sound interesting Chookie. I'm off shopping in a while. Just waiting round for a parcel for DD to be delivered.
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Post by: judydawn on June 06, 2018, 03:05:56 pm
I went to a production of Holiday Inn at the Arts Theatre in the city with our Probus ladies, best show I’ve seen there in the 5 years I’ve been with the club.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 06, 2018, 04:36:29 pm
My poor Chance had his op today. He’s back home but very sleepy. It’s a huge incision.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 06, 2018, 08:52:53 pm
Poor Chance, he'll be feeling very sorry for himself, but it's good to have got that done.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 06, 2018, 09:44:05 pm
CC, that is a very big cut and stitch.  Poor fella. Ral says he is a very handsome dog.
Gardener came yesterday.  Did lots of cutting back and weeding.  She , with Ral are my 2 recipe tasters. She loved the Vegan, SD Cinnamon Rolls.
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Post by: mab19 on June 07, 2018, 12:37:40 am
Poor Chance, I am sure you will give him lots of tender care CC.
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Post by: judydawn on June 07, 2018, 01:04:37 am
A speedy recovery Chance, he will be needing lots of extra love in coming days Denise.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 07, 2018, 03:12:14 am
Ouch, what a big cut. Poor Chance, I hope he recovers very quickly.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 07, 2018, 06:47:55 pm
Hi Everyone,
Chance has recovered from the anesthetic.He’s wearing an old t-shirt of mine so he doesn't lick the wound. He's not keen on it. A lovely sunny day here.
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Post by: judydawn on June 08, 2018, 12:11:02 am
That’s good to hear Denise, bet he looks cute in your t-shirt.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 08, 2018, 08:48:13 am
Ooh yes, photo of Chance dressed up please?
How is he feeling do you think CC?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 09, 2018, 03:18:35 pm
Chance with a T-shirt  ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 09, 2018, 09:28:29 pm
He looks to be quite the trend setter  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on June 09, 2018, 10:28:40 pm
CC, love the photo.  Thanks.
Today, I have 2 S D workshops.  10 in first session and 7 in second.
It has taken a week to produce enough SD so everyone can make a loaf.
Tomorrow I will recover.
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Post by: mab19 on June 09, 2018, 11:56:18 pm
Nice photo CC, Chance looks cute. :)

Good luck with your SD workshops Chookie. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 10, 2018, 12:38:56 am
That is certainly a busy day for you, Chookie.  I don't know how you do it!
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Post by: judydawn on June 10, 2018, 12:51:54 am
Good luck with the SD class Chookie, you will need to have that day off tomorrow. What a wonderful addition to the community you are.

Bless him Denise, he wasn’t keen to have his photo taken LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 11, 2018, 08:24:29 am
Thank you CC. Chance looks lovely in pink.
Chookie you are amazables!!!!! I do hope your SD classes went well.

I had my 6 monthly check up today. All good and only 5 early  nasties burned off. Two on my face and the others on the backs of my hands.  I'm very pleased.
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Post by: judydawn on June 11, 2018, 08:49:01 am
Good news cookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 11, 2018, 04:14:16 pm
I hope your SD classes were fun Chookie.
Good news that you had a successful checkup Cookie.
I had to go back to the vets this morning with Chance. Poor boy has an infection in his wound. On antibiotics for seven days. 
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Post by: achookwoman on June 11, 2018, 10:38:35 pm
Good news Cookie.
Poor Chance.  Hope he takes his medicine without too much fuss.
Thanks for the good wishes for the Classes.  Went well.  One of the attendees asked if I would do a TMX demo!,  ( the classes were hands on. , not TMX. )  I said no. Another wanted to buy my jam. !
 I couldn’t have managed without Ral.  He did all the meet and greet stuff, made coffee and washed dishes.
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Post by: mab19 on June 12, 2018, 12:04:32 am
Good news for your checkup Cookie.
Glad your SD classes went well Chookie.
CC, so sorry tohear that poor Chance now has an infection.  I am sure he will respond well to the anitbiotics.
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Post by: judydawn on June 12, 2018, 12:27:15 am
Oh poor Chance, I hope those antibiotics kick in quickly.
You and Ral are a perfect team Chookie, an extra pair of hands is always needed in cooking classes. Where do you get your energy from to start cooking for yourselves the next day??
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2018, 01:46:58 am
Well done Ral. Having a helper at any time is marvellous.

Poor Chance. I do hope he recovers quickly, he must hurt so much.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 12, 2018, 03:06:31 am
Judy, following day, soup from freezer and leftover SD bread. Ral had a pie from the freezer for lunch.  I had 2 meals of soup.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 12, 2018, 09:13:30 am
That's what we have got freezers for, Chookie ... and it is exactly the weathr for soups as well!
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Post by: judydawn on June 12, 2018, 09:19:07 am
I virtually live out of my freezer, last week I spent $2 and this week it will will be nothing. Even though I’m always trying to reduce the contents, I must say I do like the convenience of just grabbing something out the night before and making life so easy.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 12, 2018, 02:08:38 pm
Agree with Marina and Judy about the convenience of the freezer.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 15, 2018, 09:27:22 pm
Just getting ready to head up to Creswick Market to catch Chookie's SD class.  Looking forward to it and to catching up with her and Ral.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 16, 2018, 10:42:19 pm
Morning all.
SD demo at Creswick Farmers Market went off ok.  Easier to do hands on at home.
It was great to catch up with Marina and her DH. We certainly enjoyed their company for lunch.
It is truely amazing the good friends that we have made through the Forum.
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Post by: mab19 on June 16, 2018, 11:52:46 pm
We are going out to a family luncheon today.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 17, 2018, 12:14:13 pm
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Morning all.
SD demo at Creswick Farmers Market went off ok.  Easier to do hands on at home.
It was great to catch up with Marina and her DH. We certainly enjoyed their company for lunch.
It is truely amazing the good friends that we have made through the Forum.

It certainly is Chookie. It gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 18, 2018, 02:51:07 am
I agree totally about the friends we have made through this forum and this post isn’t so much what I have done today, or what I am going to do today, it’s what I did two days ago with one of my forum friends!

DH and I went to Creswick Market to catch up with Chookie and attend her SD baking class.  We spent a happy hour, on a miserably cold and damp morning learning about SD breads and had the added pleasure of tasting Chookie’s SD crumpets (which she made whilst we all looked on in fascination) with her home jam … delicious.  I took a few photos of the class but, sadly, haven’t been able to attach them to this post.

After the clean up we followed Chookie and Ral to their absolutely gorgeous new home and had several enjoyable hours eating lovely hot soup followed by her SD cinnamon scrolls (DH and I were fighting over who would get the last one left on the plate!), gossiping and touring the new house followed by a walk around the gardens.  Their home is so beautiful and cosy with all sorts of nooks and crannies, which I love (I also had a serious dose of kitchen envy!) and the garden is fantastic.  They have done so much work around the place and they will spend many happy hours fossicking around in it once the warmer weather comes in.
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Post by: obbie on June 18, 2018, 05:02:30 am
Sounds a great day Marina. Back to work today, but Saturday we took 3 of our 4 old cars to a car show. About 150 cars there, but no other HD's or EJ's at all. :D
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Post by: cookie1 on June 18, 2018, 06:36:25 am
Marina that day sounds perfect to me.
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Post by: judydawn on June 18, 2018, 09:16:48 am
Really enjoyed reading about your lovely day Marina, Ral & Chookie are wonderful hosts as we all know. 
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Post by: achookwoman on June 18, 2018, 01:13:44 pm
Marina, you are very generous with your comments.  The pleasure was all ours.
We really appreciated the help with cleaning up, thanks.
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Post by: K Atie on June 18, 2018, 01:39:23 pm
This is such a warm sharing group , thank you for making me smile .
DS measured the inside of my car with the seats down , he attempted to vacuum it on the weekend but the weather prevented that . All so I would go to IKEA and collect a flat pack 😬  chest of draws . Well I got them in easily. Might be a school holiday job !
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 18, 2018, 04:44:37 pm
A perfect day for you Marina in the company of Chookie and Ral.

I took Chance back to the vets this morning. The wound is finally healing. We are going back next week to have the staples removed.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 18, 2018, 08:53:38 pm
Good to hear that Chance is now recovering well.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 18, 2018, 10:37:03 pm
Glad Chance is improving.  Always a worry with animals.
K Atie, good luck with the flat pack.  My advice is to let the kids assemble it. Talking from experience.
Gardener coming today. Spreading pea straw.
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Post by: judydawn on June 19, 2018, 01:37:34 am
Good news for Chance Denise.
Flat pack furniture - it’s great but you must have hours to spare to assemble it LOL. Good luck with it Katie
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Post by: cookie1 on June 19, 2018, 06:22:14 am
I'm pleased Chance is over his infection.
Would you believe I hadn't been to Ikea until I went there to meet Jeninwa a couple of years ago, or maybe more.
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Post by: judydawn on June 20, 2018, 09:09:47 am
Had a fun day out to Hahndorf & Woodside with my Probus group. Haven’t been there since we visited this area during the Adelaide Forumfest and the weather conditions were totally different, cool but sunny and no wind today, wet, windy and cold unfortunately for the Forumfest.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 20, 2018, 09:33:46 am
I love Hahndorf. Our Model A National Rally is in Murray Bridge this year and all our members are planning their trips. We aren't going and I am so jealous.
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Post by: trudy on June 20, 2018, 10:02:55 am
Glad you had fun with your Probus group Judy.

Denise glad Chance I sent on the mend.

Katie, good luck with the furniture.  Bit like a puzzle!

Chookie, we also have to add more mulch here.  I smothered the garden before we went away to stop weeds coming through.  BUT, after two months away they are back along with a huge group of snails!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 20, 2018, 08:29:30 pm
Lovely you had fun day out with your Probus group Judy.

I’ve been to a funeral of a dear friends wife today. In the middle of the service a mobile phone went off, not once but three times. It was the same phone because the unique ringtone was the same.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 20, 2018, 08:48:26 pm
Mobile phone etiquette is non-existent.  I get so annoyed with users who have no manners or concept of where they are or what is happening around them when they use them.  Often I am serving someone in our shop when their phone goes off and, suddenly, I am like a bit of dirt under their feet ... I just don't exist but their phone MUST BE ANSWERED as soon as it rings and never mind the effect on others ...   GGGRRRRRRRRRR!
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Post by: achookwoman on June 21, 2018, 01:14:37 am
Agree about the phones.
I get kids to check that my phone is turned off when we are at a concert etc.
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Post by: K Atie on June 21, 2018, 01:41:43 am
Well the flat pack is on one DS agenda but even he realizes that it may be awhile to we can do it . Crutching sheep today and shearing Friday , into next week . Worst night mare phone going off at a function , silent on vibrate is the way to go . Staying by the fire to keep warm this morning .
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Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2018, 04:26:29 am
I agree about the phones going off. We had two go off at the funeral we went to the other day, different ones, despite the celebrant asking that they be turned off.

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Post by: judydawn on June 21, 2018, 08:52:30 am
I would suspect some of the elderly wouldn’t know how to turn the ring off as I have a friend with a phone and we had a good laugh the other day when she wanted to use it to take a photo of my DH. There’s no excuse when you have been reminded to turn it off at different functions. Our post office will not serve you if you are on a mobile phone.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 22, 2018, 01:53:43 pm
Good on them Judy. I have seen a few signs around that say people will not be served if they are on their phone.
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Post by: K Atie on June 25, 2018, 12:12:16 pm
We have been helping in the shearing shed today , DD stencilled the bales , packed and pressed the pieces into a bale . I cleaned up the smoko room and helped pick up the locks . DS sweeps the floor of locks and put them in the bale he also helped DD with the baling . Took them awhile to get into the swing of it all again but I think they enjoyed it all . They did not like the fact the shearers smoked . First day of holidays sorted , really as weekend full of hockey .
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Post by: achookwoman on June 25, 2018, 08:45:14 pm
K Atie, very busy at shearing time.  Enjoy the hockey at the weekend.
Busy in Melbourne at the sales.  Bought 2 pairs of Perry Cutten slacks.  Reminds me to make her Lemon Feather cake. ( posted)
Marina, not sure if you know about the organic food shop in the Carlton Court centre.  That is the one with Brunetti at the front.  Right at the back is an organic food shop.  Expensive, but if you are desperate for some ingredient, they probably have it.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 26, 2018, 04:15:50 am
Thanks, Chookie, I didn't know about that shop in Carlton Court.  I like visiting Lygon Street so that one will definitely be worth a visit.  Is Brunetti still there?  I thought they had moved.

There is also another good organic / health food shop on High Street, Westgarth (Northcote) called - I think - Terra Madre.  I haven't been into that one, either, but several people I have spoken to say it is excellent and, apparently, HUGE.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 26, 2018, 05:28:46 am
Marina, Brunettiis on Lygon street end of the Court.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 26, 2018, 06:35:28 am
I bought another box of tomatoes for $10, so I have been busy making two  lots of passata and tomato paste.
http://thermofun.com/thermomix-passata-recipe/
http://thermofun.com/thermofun-tomato-paste-recipe/

I have enough in the freezer for a while now.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 26, 2018, 11:26:18 pm
Well done Cookie.
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Post by: judydawn on June 27, 2018, 12:38:22 am
It looks great cookie. 
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Post by: mab19 on June 27, 2018, 12:58:21 am
They look nice and rich Cookie.

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Post by: cookie1 on June 27, 2018, 01:49:20 am
Thanks.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 27, 2018, 08:51:33 am
Cookie, lovely to make your own. You know exactly what is in it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 02, 2018, 03:42:12 pm
I went grocery shopping. It was manic in the supermarket.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 02, 2018, 10:43:51 pm
Still putting the house back in order after the party.
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Post by: judydawn on July 03, 2018, 12:43:36 am
It’s all happening here, a hot water service is being installed so there are plumbers and electricians here plus my valet car cleaner is here doing his thing too.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 03, 2018, 06:01:09 am
Judy, Valet car cleaning sounds like a real luxury. Go for it.
Our hot water bill,( gas) doubles in the winter.  It is because the water runs a long way through cold pipes. Today we looked at an independent hot tap to install. As well as buying the machine, we would need the cabinet maker, electrician and plumber. Will have to think about this.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2018, 07:31:08 am
We have a gas hot water system too, its a storage tank one. If we have to replace it will probably go with instantaneous.
Valet car cleaner sounds pretty good Judy.
This morning DH and I went down to Rockingham to pick up his brother's 4 x 4. His partner can't sell it and no one is helping so DH has taken it on. It has been sitting out in the weather for some time as DH's brother wasn't allowed to drive for about 4 years before he died. It's a pretty old vehicle but DH said he should be able to get a few $$$$ after he cleans it up and sorts it out. Every little helps. It will keep DH out of mischief as he said he isn't doing any more Model A cars; but then he is looking at others. ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on July 03, 2018, 08:57:11 am
The car cleaner and window cleaner are 2 luxuries I allow myself, I hate doing both jobs and to me it is worth every cent having it done so beautifully by others. I had a storage tank HWS too cookie and I’m hoping the instant model will save me a bit on gas. 
I’m sure DH will have that car very presentable in no time, a nice little project to keep him occupied for a week or two.
We have those instant hot water taps at the nursing home Chookie, boiling water on tap in different areas is great but of course expensive to install.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 04, 2018, 04:28:41 am
I usually go shopping Wednesdays but hung around this morning for a couple of parcels DD was expecting. I have now done the ironing and will go shopping when DH gets home from Car Club. It's been pouring all morning so I don't mind waiting.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 04, 2018, 08:30:38 pm
I've been into London to collect GS from school. DD was at a seminar and didn't know what time it ended. Used the train to go and come home. Coming home at peak commuter time is difficult as all carriages are packed. Being warm weather it's hot and stuffy. Home now, feet up, enjoying a cuppa.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 04, 2018, 11:02:21 pm
CC, you are very brave.  I hate public transport as it is usually crowded.  I don’t like crowds.

Today we are going to the Apple shop in Melbourne to get Ral a new iPhone.  Probably 8+.  Don’t think he would cope with the new iPhone X.

Then on to Vic Market to thank the people who cooked and organized the Piggy lunch.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 05, 2018, 07:35:46 am
I hope you enjoyed the trip to Melbourne Chookie. DH has a very simle phone, all it does is make and receive calls. Also texts, although he can't text. I had a hand me down iphone from DD (she has the X) but I found it wasn't very useful in the bush, so I bought a Samsung that has the blue tick. It is better out of the city.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 05, 2018, 09:50:45 pm
Didn’t make it to the VIC Market yesterday so going today. It is really nice not having to do all the jobs we normally do when we come to Melbourne. We feel like we are on holiday.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 06, 2018, 05:47:21 pm
Grocery shopping. Took DS with me, he’s handy as he carries the heavy bags. ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on July 06, 2018, 09:56:42 pm
Yesterday there was a Market in the area at the base of the Hotel. Loved it as there were a lot of young people having a go at doing their own thing. I bought several interesting foodie things.  Think I might be able to copy them. Will let you know how I go. 
Also bought the most amazing looking SD bread.
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Post by: judydawn on July 07, 2018, 01:29:08 am
It sounds as if you’re having great fun down in Melbourne Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 07, 2018, 05:34:39 am
We certainly are Judy.  As we were checking out the receptionist said we were entitled to a free Coffee and chocolates. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180707/3c54015a492542f38570bb9aa967ec84.jpg)

This is the SD bread that I bought. Seed loaf at front left, front right Olive loaf, back Light Rye and Caraway seed.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180707/6221ddd26cd7e0585035bd200062f43e.jpg)


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Post by: judydawn on July 07, 2018, 09:15:27 am
A nice surprise Chookie and the bread looks amazing.  I wonder if it will be as good as yours LOL.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 07, 2018, 05:13:51 pm
Very posh china Chookie. The bread looks wonderful.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 08, 2018, 12:45:23 am
Judy, the Rye and Caraway is about the same as mine in texture and taste. The bought one cost $8, mine$2.
CC,  the China is Wedgewood. Nice.
DD returning from Tassie today so I am making soup for her .
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Post by: obbie on July 08, 2018, 02:08:07 am
Yum, the bread and chocolate looks so good. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 08, 2018, 07:30:11 am
Beautiful china Chookie. It would make the coffee taste even better.
The bread looks nice too, as you say it can be made so much cheaper if you have the know how. I found a 3 day SD loaf while playing on the ipad today. I'm very tempted to give it a go. I just need to have 3 days free in a row.
Yesterday was MIL's 90th. We went down and spent the morning with her. It was so funny as we walked in and sang Happy Birthday and presented her with her cards, gifts and cake. She had us put them aside and then completely forgot it was her birthday.
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Post by: judydawn on July 08, 2018, 08:15:05 am
They do have to be reminded during the day cookie.  Our nursing home puts a banner on their door so everytime they go in there they get a surprise ie those who can walk.
I stayed in bed until lunchtime today then popped in to see my 2 for 3/4 of an hour before going on to Aldi for some much needed items.  I didn’t do a shop last week so there were a few things on my list but I took my time and had a good browse whilst there and ended up with 4 bags of food. Love that store.  Home, unpacked then into bed again - I feel as though I escaped prison today and made the most of it but my flu associated headache just won’t go away.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 08, 2018, 12:34:56 pm
It's good to get out when you haven't been feeling too well, Judy, but so, so very good to get back home and into bed again to recover from your time away.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 08, 2018, 12:46:16 pm
Sending lots of get well vibes over to you Judy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 08, 2018, 01:26:59 pm
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Sending lots of get well vibes over to you Judy.
Me too Judy :-* :-* :-*
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Post by: achookwoman on July 08, 2018, 02:27:14 pm
Judy,  don’t push your self.  Flu is nasty.
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Post by: judydawn on July 08, 2018, 03:14:48 pm
Thanks girls.
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Post by: mab19 on July 09, 2018, 01:20:29 am
Judy, nice to hear that you are slowly improving.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 09, 2018, 03:46:29 am
Morning tea at coffee shop with friends.
Might start on the quince Jelly. Also Quince Paste as last batch almost gone.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 09, 2018, 09:46:58 am
I had my mammogram this morning and followed that up with the 6 monthly blood test to test my HbA1C for diabetes.
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Post by: judydawn on July 09, 2018, 11:02:11 am
Good girl, I hope the results are good.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 09, 2018, 12:54:27 pm
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Good girl, I hope the results are good.
Ditto.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 10, 2018, 03:08:13 am
Thanks. I know the diabetes blood test will be good as my blood sugar readings are good. I have no concerns about the other.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 10, 2018, 06:43:46 am
I just got my call up for my regular colonoscopy today so must make an appointment sometime in the next month or two.

Mammograms are good - my younger cousin had one recently and cancer (early stage) was spotted.  She is going to be fine.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 10, 2018, 12:32:59 pm
That’s good news Marina, for your cousin, not the colonoscopy. I’m due for mine a little later in the year.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 10, 2018, 01:48:20 pm
The days prior to the colonoscopy are awful. I only need one every 5 years now.
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Post by: mab19 on July 11, 2018, 06:33:55 am
Like Chookie, I only need one every 5 years.  The last one I had I read that if you have a straw in the glass of mixture (yuk) and one in a glass of lemonade and drink them together it doesn't taste so bad.  Must say it worked for me. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on July 11, 2018, 07:30:01 am
Quote from: mab19 on July 11, 2018, 06:33:55 am
Like Chookie, I only need one every 5 years.  The last one I had I read that if you have a straw in the glass of mixture (yuk) and one in a glass of lemonade and drink them together it doesn't taste so bad.  Must say it worked for me. :)
Will try and remember.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 11, 2018, 09:11:31 am
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Quote from: mab19 on July 11, 2018, 06:33:55 am
Like Chookie, I only need one every 5 years.  The last one I had I read that if you have a straw in the glass of mixture (yuk) and one in a glass of lemonade and drink them together it doesn't taste so bad.  Must say it worked for me. :)
Will try and remember.
I'll try to remember as well.  Anything to get through that awful stuff.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 11, 2018, 08:29:48 pm
Busy at our house today. We engaged a tree surgeon to remove a silver birch, top out another sliver birch in the back garden,trim back four rhododendrons and reduce the size of the hedge that runs along one side of our property. All chipped and taken away expect the big logs that DH wanted to keep. There was dust everywhere.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 11, 2018, 11:36:41 pm
CC, that is a very big job well done.
It is so cold here that we will be doing indoor jobs. Cooking, ironing and cleaning.
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Post by: judydawn on July 11, 2018, 11:52:16 pm
It’s good to leave these jobs to the professionals and just sit back and watch Denise. I hope the dust didn’t filter into the house.
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Post by: mab19 on July 12, 2018, 02:28:32 am
We have someone come every 2 years to prune all the camellias as it is too big a job for DH.

This morning I sorted, cleaned and tidied my pantry.
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Post by: judydawn on July 12, 2018, 04:01:36 am
A bit of excitement here this morning.  I was up early to wash and after I showered after breakfast I could hear water running and the new HWS was in working mode too.  Thinking I must have left a tap running I checked every tap in the house, all off.  I then realised I could hear the water running noise through the a/c vent in the main bedroom and the ensuite floor was wet (I use the other bathroom these days as it’s easier to clean).  I turned off the water at the meter and rang the plumber.  He is really good and does answer his calls and not let them go to message so he was around here quick smart with his apprentice to fix the problem, a faulty joint.
I was able to provide heaps of old flannels and hand towels for the lad to mop up in the roof and I did the tiles and some carpet which abutts the ensuite.  In due course they will replace 2 small pieces of insulation which was too wet to put back.  Thank goodness I was still home when it happened and better still that they were able to get to me so quickly.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 12, 2018, 04:41:55 am
You were lucky that help came so quickly, Judy.  The consequences of a burst water pipe or fitting is a nightmare.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 12, 2018, 08:53:59 am
Well done Judy.  Could have been a real disaster.
We have been without WiFi all day.  Thought it must have been our problem.  Went to a computer man in Ballarat.  He told us to go home and do several things.  He didn’t charge us but could have charged $40. We think Telstra we’re doing something.  Took the Computer man a pot of Jam.
Almost ready to go with the Quince Jelly.
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Post by: judydawn on July 12, 2018, 09:03:00 am
Was it just you then Chookie? 
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Post by: K Atie on July 12, 2018, 01:52:12 pm
 Well we hit IKEA again , kids loved it . This time DD decided to update her bedroom desk ! The trolley was full and a flat trolley for the desk . One lady at the check out said it was good exercise 6,000 steps she had done there ! Well no wonder my knee is hurting , from skiing ? I may see the Dr in the morning but hoping with rest it will get better . We need to get a new battery for DS phone that was given to him from DM . That's tomorrow's job . Enjoying the holidays could have done without this detour but like it when kids are happy too . Meanwhile DS is debating how much he should charge DD to put said desk together !
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 12, 2018, 08:31:13 pm
Quote from: judydawn on July 11, 2018, 11:52:16 pm
It’s good to leave these jobs to the professionals and just sit back and watch Denise. I hope the dust didn’t filter into the house.
I’m afraid the dust did get in Judy but I’ll eventually get rid of it.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 12, 2018, 10:33:56 pm
Quote from: judydawn on July 12, 2018, 09:03:00 am
Was it just you then Chookie? 
No, neighbours had same problem but needed to switch off router.  This is what we were told to do also. This apparently resets it.
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Post by: mab19 on July 13, 2018, 12:40:34 am
Chookie, that is what I have to do when my internet drops out.  I also have my phone through the internet so that can be a problem.   This has only been happening since the NBN has been connected.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 13, 2018, 04:23:58 am
I'm dreading the NBN. I think we have at least another 12 months to go. Some people have no dramas but many others have major problems.
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Post by: mab19 on July 13, 2018, 05:50:00 am
DD and 3 GC came for lunch.  We had soup and buns and cupcakes.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 13, 2018, 06:43:01 am
It sounds the perfect lunch for a cool day.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 13, 2018, 09:00:46 am
Quote from: mab19 on July 13, 2018, 05:50:00 am
DD and 3 GC came for lunch.  We had soup and buns and cupcakes.
Mab, what fun.  You are spoiling them.
This is the first problem we have had with the NBN.  I will gladly put up with it.  The satellite connection we had in our “ black spot” at Cherokee was dreadful.
I asked Ral, what did we do before we had our iPads.  He said we probably read more.
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Post by: K Atie on July 13, 2018, 12:25:37 pm
Well we went to apple today so they could change over DS old phone to one that my DM had passed on to him , which needed a new battery ! Appointment needed 1 hour later ! Then maintenance 2 hours to replace battery !! Also they changed the SIM card and swapped all info to the other phone . Job done , little shopping and lunch . Drove home , had it . DH cooked egg and tomato on toast . Heat pack on knee , maybe I should have seen the GP about my knee . Kids happy great time in Melbourne. 
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Post by: achookwoman on July 14, 2018, 09:23:29 am
K Atie,  sounds like a good day all round. Helps when the kids are happy.
We are baby sitting Cooper.  He is a big white bitza dog. He is a rescue dog and had a few issues with men when DD first got him. 
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Post by: judydawn on July 14, 2018, 10:54:37 am
How far are you from Melbourne Katie?

Katie & Richard came around today and spent a few hours here sorting out all the problems with the new home phone, iPad and mobile phone.  Still had to go to Telstra as there seemed a problem with the SIM card, turns out it was out of data!  All good now, I think I’m set up really well with all this new equipment and how good is it to know people like K & R who are prepared to help out when needed.
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Post by: K Atie on July 14, 2018, 11:17:20 am
Happy dog sitting Chookie. DD and DS worked all day today putting DD IKEA desk and desk top together . No help from me either. Looks great , simple things can bring so much pleasure and gratitude. It even has a Charging  station . DD was so pleased she FaceTimed DGM to show her their work . Plastic and cardboard removed to shead win win . Resting knee that keeps twanging .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 14, 2018, 12:23:28 pm
K Atie your knee sounds painful. Chookie you must be good dog sitters. 
Judy what would we do with people to help us like K and R? I hope they are both well.

DD and I went shopping today. I used some of my Dymocks vouchers. I have so many books to read, I would have to be still and quiet and do nothing else for a month to get through them. That’s not counting the ebooks.  DD is sent heaps because of her blog.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 14, 2018, 02:07:33 pm
K Atie,  your kids did very well.  We nearly had a divorce when we built a flat pack Chook shed.
Judy , you are lucky to have such good friends to help you out.
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Post by: mab19 on July 16, 2018, 03:05:15 am
I went to the mail sorting office this morning to complain about always getting the wrong mail.  The next town to us has a street the same as mine and we always get their mail. It is always clearly addressed to the next town but that doesn't seem to make any difference.  I always return it to the PO but it keeps happening, so today I went and saw the boss at the sorting building.  It seems I am not the only one in our street with this problem.  The boss had just finished giving the sorter a talking to about it when I walked in with another letter.   This has been going on for over a year now so I decided enough was enough.  I don't like the chances of that young man keeping his job.
I also made a complaint about our postie who spends a considerable amount of time inside a house further down the street.  I probably shouldn't have said anything but I was so annoyed with it all that I just let  it all out. >:( >:(
I will get off my high horse now. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 16, 2018, 03:13:53 am
Margaret I don’t blame you re the wrong deliveries.  We have all the streets round here starting with Be, we get others mail and walk to the correct address. I hope they do the same for us.
I had a laugh about the postie having a stop off at a certain house, he certainly shouldn’t be doing that either.
We are fortunate at the moment and know how postie very well.  He even drops the mail at the garage door for us if it’s wet and gives us a beep to pick it up. DD receives a lot of books because of her blog and also receives a lot of journals because of her job.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 16, 2018, 11:17:08 pm
Mab, I read with interest your post.
Several week back we had to buy and plant a new post box as the postie couldn’t reach our old box from his car. He refused to deliver any mail until we put a new box in.  He couldn’t reach the the old box because we put security gates on which prevented him from pulling up the drive , one yard, and leaning out and popping the letter in.
Many other people in our area are having same problem.
We are still getting mail for the previous owners.
Cleaning out Chook shed today.  The 3 new girls are all laying.
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Post by: judydawn on July 17, 2018, 12:42:06 am
Give him some jam Chookie and he may become more accommodating!
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Post by: mab19 on July 17, 2018, 02:20:28 am
Chookie, after 5 years we are still getting mail for the previous owners and the ones before them :-)) :-))  I returned one letter and wrote on the envelope that these people no longer lived here.  Three days later I received another letter from the same place so I opened this one and they were thanking me for advising them of the change of address.  I didn't give them any address as I don't know them or where they live.  It makes you think about the stupidity of some businesses and how they survive.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 18, 2018, 09:47:30 am
I was going to respond to the comments re. postal service, but I won't say anything except that, if we ran our business as the postal service runs theirs, we would have been out of business years ago.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 18, 2018, 12:27:32 pm
Quote from: judydawn on July 17, 2018, 12:42:06 am
Give him some jam Chookie and he may become more accommodating!
Had the electrician in today to replace some light switches. Gave him some crumpets and Quince Jelly because he had gone to so much trouble to get the correct ones. I’m sure he didn’t charge us enough. This was not the intention.
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Post by: judydawn on July 18, 2018, 12:56:07 pm
Electricians are so expensive these days.  One charged me $50 to change a globe in an overhead fan, I would have done it myself if I could have opened the darn thing.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 19, 2018, 03:45:26 am
Judy it seems that a tradie charges $40 for a house call.  The time they spend and bits that they supply are extra.  We paid $150 for 3 visits, 2 special switches from interstate, a transformer.  Time altogether probably 2 1/2 hours.
Still cleaning out fridge drawers. Cooking.

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Post by: cookie1 on July 19, 2018, 10:09:36 am
This morning we went way over the other side of the city to  look at an EJ Holden. It was a heap of junk really. I think I have convinced DH that we should spend a little bit more and get something nice-if one comes up. ;D ;D
This afternoon was the ironing.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 20, 2018, 05:06:23 pm
Yesterday I took GS shopping. His Great Aunt and Uncle sent him some birthday money and of course he wanted to spend it. LOL. I suggested that he save it to spend on a holiday in August but that didn't go down too well.
Today we took GS to Tring College Lake Nature Reserve. . A friend suggested it and we were very impressed. I packed a picnic to eat. It was great to eat outdoor in the sunshine. Something we don't do often in the UK.
http://www.bbowt.org.uk/collegelake
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Post by: achookwoman on July 21, 2018, 12:34:51 am
Looks interesting CC.  Good for city kids to see the great out doors.
Today we are going to try and locate a female Native Pepper tree. We have a male one but to get the berries we need a female. Both the leaves and berries are peppery.
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Post by: judydawn on July 21, 2018, 01:23:50 am
What a lovely day out Denise, for little London dwellers like GS this experience would be wonderful and you were blessed with perfect weather to top off the day.
Good luck with your search today Chookie, it sounds as if it is going to be a difficult task.
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Post by: mab19 on July 21, 2018, 02:08:04 am
CC, A lovely day out for you and GS.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 21, 2018, 06:17:03 am
Judy, got the tree. Last one.
Bought some snow pea seedlings.  Once producing they will provide lots of peas for weeks.
No Roundup or snail killer in veggie garden.
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Post by: judydawn on July 21, 2018, 10:05:00 am
Well done Chookie, it was your lucky day.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 21, 2018, 12:23:50 pm
CC that park looks wonderful. No wonder you all enjoyed it.
DD and I did our usual Saturday of going out and having a coffee. It was pouring when we left and after waiting for 20 minutes we gave up and ran. We got drenched. This sort of thing doesn’t happen in WA very often.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 21, 2018, 11:27:10 pm
Cookie, I was wondering about that.  WA always looks hot and dry and we look cold and wet, although we can get very hot in Summer.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 22, 2018, 02:45:28 am
Having spent the last two days in bed with this horrible cold, the sun is shining outside just now so I am going to venture out for a hour then back to bed for the rest of the day before getting back to work tomorrow.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 22, 2018, 07:31:04 am
Marina, that is not good.  Can you find a sunny spot out of the wind. ?
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 22, 2018, 08:52:53 am
Unfortunately we only get sun in our back yard in high summer, but I did enjoy a short walk outside during the afternoon so that helped.  I'm bored to tears and will be glad to get back to work tomrorrow.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 22, 2018, 12:05:44 pm
Marina that’s horrid feeling so bad. Get back to 100% quickly.

We had a very wet and windy night last night. About 28 mm of rain. Today, despite the lousy weather we decided to drive down to Mandurah and have fish and chips for lunch. It was lovely to do that. We then found a Simmos icecream right near by so we went all out and had an icecream too. A diabetic break out today, but it’s not very often. So no harm done.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 22, 2018, 07:14:20 pm
Get well soon Marina :-* :-*

We have returned GS to London this afternoon. Boy it's hot here in the city.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 22, 2018, 09:45:18 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on July 22, 2018, 07:14:20 pm
Get well soon Marina :-* :-*

We have returned GS to London this afternoon. Boy it's hot here in the city.

Thanks for our kind wishes, everyone.  Cities are always horrible once all that tarmac and concrete starts getting up and radiating heat.  You would be glad to get back home where, I imagine, it is a bit more comfortable.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 22, 2018, 11:39:55 pm
CC, we have been watching the weather forecasts for London. It has been hot.
You can rest up at home now GS is home.
Was hoping to garden today but weather doesn’t look good.
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Post by: judydawn on July 23, 2018, 12:22:39 am
Get well soon Marina xx
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Post by: obbie on July 23, 2018, 05:17:34 am
Hope you get well soon Marina.

Yesterday I cleaned out 2 big freezers, found so much food,  soups,sorbets, fritters  ect that I forgot about.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 23, 2018, 08:27:56 am
Like Obbie I finished cleaning out one freezer.  Like Obbie I found lots of stuff I had forgotten.
Big  cook up tomorrow.  Sweet lamb curry and steak and kidney.
Also managed 2 hours in veggie garden. It was very windy.  It is still windy but also raining.
I am pleased about the rain as I scraped up some compost litter from Chooks and put it on the garden.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 23, 2018, 08:36:27 am
I made a start today on the annual report we have to do for MIL. I think it gets easier each year!!!
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Post by: achookwoman on July 23, 2018, 08:46:15 am
Cookie, you are very good to do that. I am glad you are finding it a bit easier.
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Post by: K Atie on July 23, 2018, 02:26:09 pm
.A quiet day , very cold and windy . So a little bit of knitting and the Handmaids tale .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 23, 2018, 09:09:17 pm
It's been another hot day here today. I've been catching up with a few household chores now GS has departed.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 24, 2018, 12:38:22 am
Making a loaf of bread and more time in veggie garden.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 24, 2018, 08:35:22 am
I’ve completed MIL’s paper work. I had to do about 50+ photo copies to send with it and the machine started playing up. Thank goodness it sorted itself out. DH just has to sign it all and it can go in.
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Post by: judydawn on July 24, 2018, 09:27:07 am
You should charge them for your time and stationery cookie!  My printer would throw a hissy fit if I had to do that many copies, all I can do then is turn it and the computer off and get back to it later.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 24, 2018, 12:30:03 pm
We actually bought a photocopier a few years ago to do it Judy. It was about $85 I think. It beats having to go out and spend ages somewhere and paying for it.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 24, 2018, 11:56:05 pm
Like Cookie, I bought a cheap printer some years ago. I love it. The ink cassettes are expensive so I print mostly in black.
Yesterday was supposed to be cold but dry.  It rained all day. We went shopping.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 25, 2018, 07:27:13 am
I posted off MIL's information and then went shopping to beat the rain. I met one of the neighbours down there and we chatted and therefore didn't beat the rain!!!!!  We have an Aldi opening in October at our shopping centre. It will mean we have Coles, Woolies and Aldi all together. There are only about 8 other shops in the centre as it is only a tiny suburban one about 1½ km from home.
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Post by: judydawn on July 25, 2018, 08:57:07 am
Aldi have some great buys cookie, I hope you give the store a try.  Some people I know haven’t done that and are missing out on some great buys.

Today I went to a cooking demonstration with a friend and my SIL in a tiny village church at One Tree Hill.  Simon Bryant (from The Cook & The Chef with Maggie Beer) is a most entertaining person and so generous with his time to the community in which he grew up in.  He made a pea and ham soup, looked nothing like we know it as the broth was clear and all the other ingredients were added separately at the end. They included slices of truffle, stinging nettles, a white pea legume, meat from his own home smoked pork hock and crackling made in a different way (it had been smoked, dried then deep fried, he didn’t call it crackling, I think he called it scratchings).   The church ladies put on a lovely morning tea prior to the demonstration and we all had a small bowl of Simon’s soup.  It was so tasty. 
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Post by: achookwoman on July 25, 2018, 10:36:15 am
Cookie and Judy, lovely days out.
Cookie, do try Aldi.  I shop there once a month.  I costs a 1/3 less than your normal grocer bill.
Judy I have one of Simon’s recipe books.  I thought he was vegetarian. Love his recipes as they are a bit different.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 25, 2018, 04:28:06 pm
A great day out for you Judy. I had lunch with friends today.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 26, 2018, 02:08:45 am
Not doing much today.  Have a 24 hour bug.  Staying in bed until it goes.
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Post by: mab19 on July 26, 2018, 02:13:04 am
Sorry to hear that Chookie, I hope you recover quickly.
My back has given out on me again so I am taking it easy today as DD is taking me shopping tomorrow.
I did a load of washing this morning, taking advantage of the  sunny weather.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 26, 2018, 02:19:49 am
Chookie and K Atie I hope you are both feeling better tomorrow.

Judy I always watched The Cook and the Chef. Simon Bryant would be interesting to watch.
DH and I visited Aldi when we were over East and really liked them. They have been here for about 12-18 months and we have 2 within easy driving. This one at our shopping centre will be perfect as I can go there when I do my shopping. I like their fruit and veggies, although I usually go to my little Italian shop now. They have some lovely specials too.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 26, 2018, 04:27:04 am
I have only been in an Aldi once or twice - we don't really have a convenient one, but I am glad to see that you support the smaller greengrocer Cookie.  Many years ago we had a small Italian grocer near us and whenever we would go the old guys would be singing opera, it was a wonderful experience  :)  Sadly, they have gone now  :(
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 26, 2018, 07:53:26 pm
I have just got up in a panic (at 4.00 am) thinking it was Saturday and we have workmen coming in at 7.00 am to install the NBN cabling and we haven't done any prep work for them.  Lying in bed thinking ... I haven't decided what I am going to cook this weekend so I haven't prepared my menu plan - and thus my shopping list - for this week's cooking (don't forget the stuff my neighbour wants me to get for him from the market) ...get up in a panic ... better get the washing machine ready to do a load of washing as well ....  I will have to get DH up one hour early (and he won't like that) so that he can do the work for the NBN guys because we forgot to do it last night ... because all the work will be in the shop front, I will have to clear everything out of the work area .... we will have to get the shop cleared and cleaned again before we open for customers ... .....   .....  .... OMG - it's Friday today not Saturday!!! ... thank goodness I realised just before I woke DH up!!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 26, 2018, 08:30:49 pm
Blimey Marina no wonder you panicked if you thought it was Saturday morning.  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on July 26, 2018, 11:05:48 pm
Marina, thank God it’s Friday. You poor thing.  Bet you didn’t go back to sleep.
Not much happening today. Visit to dentist. ( DD)  and getting ready for lunch visitors on Sunday.
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Post by: judydawn on July 27, 2018, 12:02:33 am
You had me panicking for you there for a while Marina LOL.  So glad you realised what day it was before waking DH. I hope you get most of those jobs done today and have a better sleep tonight.
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Post by: K Atie on July 27, 2018, 02:08:50 am
Another epic day yesterday for DD and I . Went to Melbourne for DD skin specialist and dentist. Visited GP re DD ankle - off to sports Imaging for X-Ray and ultra sound ! Ankle has swelling  around the Achilles tendon . Anti inflammatory and Physo. Ok the skin specialist - let's give her the once over eg check whole body , this does not sit well with a teenager! Then her little 1.5mm black spot on her face - removal now 🙁 Brave girl and mum ! one stitch later . Visit DM who is about to have knee surgery in a few weeks 15 mins have to leave for the dentist. That was not to bad but stronger wire . Late drive home . We managed an epic mid morning brunch earlyer in the day . A bit of shopping - jacket for DD ,also Bed bath and table are having a huge sale 70 % off flannel sheets and PJ's 50% off .  The sheets we worked out were free !
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Post by: judydawn on July 27, 2018, 02:27:19 am
A very full day for you Katie, it’s nice to get all these things out of the way in one visit. Great shopping too!
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Post by: mab19 on July 27, 2018, 06:49:31 am
Marina and Katie, I am tired just reading about what you have done.
DD and I went shopping today.  The shop we were going to had closed down so not to wanting to waste the day :) :) we went to Fountain Gate shopping centre and then on to our favourite restraunt for lunch.  We had a lovely day out.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 27, 2018, 10:55:48 am
K atie, you had a far more traumatic day than me.  Hope everything turns out well for your brood.

I have to say, my day got worse - yes, it is possible to get worse.  I was "going like the clappers" this morning getting everything prepared for our accountant who was due to come in around 10.30 am to go through and pick up the end of year papers when, 10 minutes before he arrived, I got the dreaded BSOD - "Blue Screen Of Death" on my computer.  I turned my back on it for one minute and the screen went black then blue with a couple of ominous messages on the screen. Oh B*u^%@r.  I couldn't believe it.  In the end I had to drive out to our computer technician's workshop, 3/4 of an hour away on a horribly busy freeway that I was not familiar with, then wait there for an hour or two whilst he fixed it (turned out to be the memory card / RAM) then had to drive back to work - arrived about 5.45 pm, just in time to plug everything back in again then close the doors for the day.

On the positive side, DH has now done the preparation work for the NBN guys coming in at 7.00 tomorrow morning  ;)
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Post by: judydawn on July 27, 2018, 11:07:14 am
Phew, a hectic time there for you Marina.  I would have hated using a freeway I wasn’t familiar with, in fact I couldn’t drive in Melbourne at all!
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Post by: K Atie on July 27, 2018, 12:42:41 pm
Well we are recovering from yesterday, thankfully no computer problems that is my worst nightmare to happen to my phone or iPad . DD all good today , nice catch up with friends tonight home early as hockey on tomorrow for DS .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 27, 2018, 01:54:45 pm
Oh Marina, I do hope you are able to relax over the weekend, and you too K Atie. 
Chookie I hope you are feeling better and that your back is improving Margaret.

I went to our local Westfield this morning to pay my car insurance and phone bill. I bought a navy with white spot sort of windcheater at Suzanne Grae. DH was most complimentary, he said it made me look like a Nancy quoll. Men!
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Post by: achookwoman on July 27, 2018, 02:42:29 pm
Marina and K Atie,  hell. How did you both cope!! I would have had a melt down. 
K Atie, tell DD she shouldn’t have any mark left by that stitch.  I had a similar little op last year,  no sign now.
A warning passed on by DD who is a Dentist.  My teeth are in good condition but she said that any work on them should be done sooner  rather than later. She has several clients in their 90 s.  She said people put off having work done on their teeth because they don’t think they will live until that age. It is much harder having filling or teeth removed  when you are in your 90 s.
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Post by: mab19 on July 28, 2018, 01:49:19 am
I had my hair cut this morning.  Now I am off to visit my GF for her birthday. 
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Post by: K Atie on July 28, 2018, 11:57:43 am
Thank you everyone DD all good . Watched DS play his hockey games today , it was 18 degrees ! Think the weather may have been because of the red moon .
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Post by: achookwoman on July 28, 2018, 12:05:10 pm
K Atie,  bring on the red moon if it improves the weather.
Visitors for lunch tomorrow.  Trying to prepare everything before hand.
Creswick swap.  Not many there but the Quince Jelly and crumpets that I took all went.  I came home with plants . And this handmade cak stand.  Thought to be 110 years old.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 28, 2018, 12:10:01 pm
We had a car run today. We went up one of the main streets of the city,through the city centre (St George’s Terrace) up to King’s Park and back through the city centre. We even got a beep from a big Mack truck. We then went down to Fremantle via the posh suburbs  of Perth,on the river to Buckland Hill. There we got a tour through the tunnels from WW 2. They were very impressive. Some very steep stairs but fun. They even had a list of men and women who had gone to war from Western Australia. I was able to find Dad’s and 2 of his brothers names.
Then on the way home we got ANOTHER flat tyre. We were just driving along the road, heard this big whoosh! And a flat tyre. Lucky there was a spot we could pull over and change it.

It’s funny how a full day out in the fresh air can make you sleepy!
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Post by: achookwoman on July 28, 2018, 12:38:34 pm
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 29, 2018, 05:06:33 am
Had another adventure filled day yesterday - nowhere as dramatic as Friday!

I went outside to unload our car and met up with a gorgeous wee dog - possibly Jack Russell or Fox terrier cross - anyway, he was gorgeous and, unfortunately, he had taken a liking to our wood pile; there must have been a rabbit under there at some stage, but it was long gone by then.  He was such a wee thing that he was able to crawl right under the wood and was pulling pieces out!  I became concerned that he may undermine the wood to the extent that it would collapse on top of him so I took him inside and tried to find his owner, to no avail, so I decided to take him for a walk and he could find his own way home. That didn't work either, he was having a grand time taking me for "walkies" all around the village and being admired by everyone I asked if they recognised him (stopping to inspect every tree on the way, of course).  Everyone pointed me to a different house, so I got to meet an awful lot of people I had never met and visited a lot of houses I had never been to. I eventually came across a family at the pub and they didn't know him either, but then the publican came out and he knew the dog and his owner, so all was well.  At least next time wee Banjo comes calling, I have a vague idea of where he lives ... and it was in the opposite direction he took me for his little walk  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on July 29, 2018, 06:57:22 am
It sounds as though he is a very clever dog Marina.

Chookie that cake cooler is beautiful. It was obviously needed, so someone made it.
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Post by: judydawn on July 29, 2018, 07:25:20 am
LOL, he led you on a merry chase Marina.  Life is never dull for you!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 29, 2018, 05:38:20 pm
Blimey girls, everyone has had a busy time. I’ve been sorting out bakeware. A few things I had forgotten I owned. ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 30, 2018, 05:03:21 am
It's  like an adventure Denise. I love finding something in the back of the cupboard. This morning I made a Classic Loaf and fed up my rye starter to make a rye SD loaf. https://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=17314.0
I will make and cook that tomorrow.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 31, 2018, 06:39:59 am
As usual my rye loaves are battling to rise. I may pop the oven on to 40* and do it in there. I've needed to do that a lot this winter, mainly with the SD loaves.

We went and had coffee with friends this morning. We have a McDonalds mid way between us and it makes reasonable coffee at the McCafe part. It seems everyone was doing it this morning as we had to park in the near by shopping centre. We hope to go away for 4 sleeps with them in a couple of weeks, checking out the wildflowers near where I grew up.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 31, 2018, 08:20:52 am
Cookie, no fridge here for the first mix of SD.  It is so cold inside that I just leave it in an unheated room.  Rye takes even longer.
 Marina,  that is bad luck that you found the owner :o.
Yesterday I bought a 13 inch MacBook Pro,  without the bar. My old computer is 10 years old.
Apple kept the new one and transferred all the info over,  overnight. (They call it migration)
I am still having trouble attaching photos to the recipe text.  Apple are going to ring me at 10 am tomorrow to see if they can sort me out.  I hope the person who rings is very patient.
I bought a pair of Perry Cutten black slacks. I think they are 3/4 on most people, but for me they are just right.
Also visited a wonderful Italian grocer in Carlton.  Bought lots of stuff that I shouldn’t have.  Large block of Parmesan, Fontina cheese, 8 jars of Baby Clams, Anchovies and Italian wafer biscuits.
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Post by: judydawn on July 31, 2018, 11:02:53 am
You have such fun shopping whilst in Melbourne Chookie.  Your grandchildren can’t help you with the photo posting?
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Post by: cookie1 on July 31, 2018, 01:31:26 pm
Chookie being a short person has advantages sometimes. Like you I can buy trousers that should be 3/4 length and on me they are a perfect full length. 

Hopefully the Apple person can help you.
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Post by: mab19 on August 01, 2018, 12:53:01 am
I'm vertically challenged as well and always look for 3/4 pants too.

Grocery shopping today. 
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Post by: cookie1 on August 01, 2018, 04:17:05 am
Vertically challenged people RULE!  ;D ;D ;D ;D
I have been menu planning very slowly this morning. DD is expecting some records to arrive and as it is freezing, windy and pouring I said I would go grocery shopping after they arrive. I hope it's soon as I am nearly out of milk for my coffee!
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Post by: judydawn on August 01, 2018, 07:44:59 am
Waiting for deliveries is a pain cookie, I hope it arrived in time for you to do your shopping.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 01, 2018, 09:12:35 am
I was pleasantly surprised Judy. The parcel post lady usually comes about 1.30 and today it was a different person and they came around 11.30.  I had a quick lunch and braved the wild weather. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 01, 2018, 09:21:30 pm
I heard the weather was pretty nasty over your way Cookie, hope you are surviving and keeping warm.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 02, 2018, 12:04:42 am
The problem I am having with posting photos on my Blog seems to be a Blogger/ iPad issue.
I have set up my new MacBook Pro and I. can  now post photos.  I still have to fiddle around a bit but with more experimenting it should get easier.
Better look for a new recipe to convert. !
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Post by: mab19 on August 02, 2018, 12:18:34 am
DH is off to have a hearing test.  I'm not sure if this is a good thing, now he will be able to hear me grumbling at him ;D
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Post by: obbie on August 02, 2018, 02:43:34 am
Mab thats funny..... ;D
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Post by: judydawn on August 02, 2018, 02:51:50 am
Good one Margaret.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 02, 2018, 04:39:09 am
I find my DH as selective hearing loss. After his shingles the GP wanted him to have his hearing tested as he had worked in the workshop at school. The man had perfect hearing, just selective listening.!!!!!

I've done very little today. I have had a reaction to some cream I out on my face yesterday. It was a new type of cream with a SPF of 50. I am puffed up and very red and itchy. I can scare small children just by looking at them. I think I will give up trying new things and just keep using all the stuff that doesn't affect me, as long as they don't discontinue it. I think it is the sunscreen factor in them.
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Post by: judydawn on August 02, 2018, 07:27:20 am
That’s not good cookie, does it take long to disappear when you have this reaction to different creams?
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Post by: achookwoman on August 02, 2018, 07:46:37 am
Cookie, what a bu***r.
Have been out on the town today tracking down a bread and brewing shop. I was after some malted grain to make a very different crumpet. I bought 3 different malted grains and will see which we like the best. I wil post a photo of what I am trying to copy.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 05, 2018, 07:41:24 am
I love the rack they are in Chookie. It's lovely. Where do you buy your malted grain from please?
Judy all my red and swollen faces appear about 18-24 hours after I have used the cream. I was chatting to a friend of DD's and she suggested it may be that I am allergic to chemical sunscreen protectants (like these creams and sprays ) and should use physical ones, like zinc cream. She explained that there are much nicer physical ones than zinc cream though.
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Post by: judydawn on August 05, 2018, 08:28:27 am
So you will be on the search for a nice physical cream cookie?  Good luck with that.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 05, 2018, 12:19:43 pm
Chookie, the Malted Grains come from Brewing shops.  These are shops that sell grains to people who wish to make there own beer.  The grain is sprouted than roasted.  There are wheat and barley grains and are roasted to various degrees. The good thing about malting the grain is that the process turn the carbs into sugar.  This is good for us bread makers as the yeast loves sugar.
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Post by: K Atie on August 05, 2018, 12:29:25 pm
Another day watching DD play hockey a win 😀🏑 DS played yesterday and had two wins . The games have been played well in such bad weather lately. Later on today the A grade girls played , the wind got up so high the goalie net blew over twice ! Two men held it down to the end of the game . The things we do .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 05, 2018, 11:15:43 pm
K Atie , your kids are doing well to play in such bad conditions.
Not many little birds around as it is too windy for them.  Lots of ducks who are beginning to nest in the trees.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 06, 2018, 08:45:04 am
I will have to pop over to a brewing shop and have a chat Chookie. We have several near us.

I did loads of washing this morning and popped it out as we weren't expecting any rain. However it has come in very black, so I have it inside now and will put the heater on soon to dry it.

We hope to go away next Monday for 4 sleeps. We plan to go to the area I grew up in and look at the wildflowers. Hopefully there will be quite a few out. Some friends are coming in their van too.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 06, 2018, 11:56:43 pm
Cookie, only buy say1/2 k of the Malted grain as it goes a long way.  The dark bread that I made has 60 g of the grain. Not much for such a dramatic result.  The lighter ones you may use more. I ground them in the TMX and add boiling water and let it sit until just warm. Use the amount of water that the recipe calls for.
What a lovely way to spend 4 nights away. Enjoy.
Still cold today so more inside jobs.
Will try a phone link with Apple today as I can’t get mail on new MacBook.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 07, 2018, 04:47:49 am
Chookie thanks for those hints. I probably won't do it until we get home.

I've been giving the house a super clean, hopefully it will stay like that until we go away. DH has gone to a Men's Shed over the other side of the river with a friend.
There is a dog over the back from us that has been barking for 2 days now, it is driving me mad, the birds keep chirping at it too. I have the radio up fairly loud to try and drown it out. Grrr.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 07, 2018, 06:31:45 am
Should you report the dog to the RSPCA or council ranger?
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Post by: cookie1 on August 07, 2018, 07:12:05 am
I should Marina, but I would prefer to pop over to the back of us and speak to the people concerned. I don't know them, but feel it is better for neighbourhood harmony.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 07, 2018, 01:28:33 pm
Yes Cookie, do that.  They may not know it is barking.
I have been on the phone all day with Apple. What nice young people they are. 1/2 fixed.  Now for Telstra.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 07, 2018, 08:32:49 pm
You are right, of course, Cookie.  I thought it had been abandoned when, in fact, the poor thing may probably just be lonely or bored.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 07, 2018, 08:39:57 pm
I was standing inline at a supermarket checkout today and someone tapped me on my shoulder I turned around to find a friend standing there smiling. Remarkable really as we both don't normally shop there. She said she recognized me from the back because of my haircut LOL. We both had a good chat to catch up on each others news. Unfortunately she was in a rush as we would have gone for a coffee together.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 07, 2018, 10:56:12 pm
CC, that was nice. 
We are slowly building a network at Invermay.  It seems to take time.
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Post by: judydawn on August 07, 2018, 11:44:43 pm
What a pleasant surprise Denise, I hope the line was a long one so that you could have a decent chat.
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Post by: mab19 on August 08, 2018, 12:56:54 am
That was a lovely surprise CC.   Once when we were on holidays in Albany WA at the whale museum  I was talking with another lady I knew from home when another lady came running over and said I would recognise that laugh anywhere.  It turned out she had been in one of my sewing classes at one time.  Maybe I should tone my laugh down,  What a small world we live in. 
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Post by: cookie1 on August 08, 2018, 02:11:40 am
I love it when that happens Denise.
Many years ago I was at a concert with a friend who has a unique laugh. At intermission another teacher came to find her, she had heard the laugh and knew she was there somewhere. It's special to be recognised like that Margaret.

Good luck with Telstra Chookie!.

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Post by: Cuilidh on August 08, 2018, 07:21:02 am
I had one of those strange meetings as well.  Many years ago I was walking to work in Stornoway, on the Isle of Lewis off the north west coast of Scotland and spotted a backpacker with NZ flags on her pack, so I caught up with her and chatted to her until I got to work.  Then, several years later, my DH was playing a gig with a friend, Cameron, in Wellington, NZ and he introduced me to his sister ... none other than the girl I had walked to work with all those years before.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 08, 2018, 08:28:23 am
What an amazing coincidence.
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Post by: K Atie on August 08, 2018, 12:41:36 pm
What beautiful chance meetings you all have had , makes life seem there is a purpose for those times .
Busy day in Ballarat getting car serviced and DD phone repaired. So good that it could be fixed . Shops had moved and changed names , think I spent a lot of time going in circles . Handbag purchase, few books . Enjoyed lunch at The Local Cafe . Wilson's for a fruit and veg shop .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 09, 2018, 12:27:53 am
K Atie, Wilson’s is great for fruit and veg.  Next time you are in Ballarat , we could meet for coffee if you have time.
Love the stories of chance encounters .
Big saga with Telstra . New MacBook Pro wouldn’t accept or send eMail. Spent 2 exhausting hours on the phone with them trying to fix problem. They tried very hard and were very patient but to no avail.  So last night I rang DS who is an engineer with Telstra. First he got a change of password, then he worked me through setting it up. When I last looked at it before going to bed, it had uploaded 30 thousand eMails. Now I have to get rid of them.   
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Post by: judydawn on August 09, 2018, 12:50:14 am
So good having a DS who could help you Chookie, you might have to spend the rest of the week reading all those emails before deleting them.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 09, 2018, 01:41:24 am
Maybe it is working TOO efficiently now, Chookie  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on August 09, 2018, 03:04:11 am
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Maybe it is working TOO efficiently now, Chookie  ;D

Gosh that is a lot of emails. Thank goodness for family.

I'm just keeping in front of the washing, ironing and cleaning and packing the van before we go away on Monday. I'm really looking forward to it, even if it is only 4 sleeps.
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Post by: judydawn on August 09, 2018, 09:06:03 am
It’s nice to have something to look forward to cookie, I hope the weather will be mild for you.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 09, 2018, 10:36:09 am
I keep checking the forecast for up there and it looks as though it will be freezing but fine.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 09, 2018, 11:20:32 am
Cookie, please take us all on the holiday with you through your photos.
DS took pity on his aged stupid parents and enrolled us in something called Telstra Platinum.   We can either phone a consultant or make an appointment and go to the shop for them to sort us out.
I have removed the 30 thousand eMails from my MacBook..   I was able to do them very fast through a process that i found on Google.
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Post by: K Atie on August 09, 2018, 11:10:17 pm
Thank you Chookie would love to do that sometime. Off to physo for DD this morning . Tonight we get to go to The Wizard of oz , school play ! It is so good to see the talent of kids today .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 10, 2018, 12:43:17 am
K Atie, enjoy the school play.   They really are something special.
I will send you my phone number and when you are in Ballarat we can catch up.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 12, 2018, 10:48:06 am
We had the AGM for the car club today. DH and I won the 'Good luck/bad luck' trophy this year. The reason was losing our radiator cap on a run and then have it bounce off the mudguard several km's down the road at a set of lights.
DH has been voted onto the vehicle checking group now. Something he is more than happy to do. Each year the old cars should be scrutinised by the club. It used to be compulsory but isn't any more which is a pity.
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Post by: K Atie on August 16, 2018, 12:59:17 pm
Thank you Chookie .
We are sitting up at the airport hotel ready for our trip to Tamworth tomorrow. Think there will be little sleep. We are going to DH nieces wedding . Will enjoy it being warmer but the nights can be -6 ! Believe the plane up will have half the wedding guests on it so will a long weekend .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 16, 2018, 01:09:20 pm
K ATIE, have a great time at the wedding.
Went to see Gutsy Girls film tonight. There are some amazing girls out there.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 17, 2018, 08:51:59 am
Have fun K Atie.
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Post by: judydawn on August 17, 2018, 08:55:34 am
Enjoy the wedding Katie, I can’t remember when I last went to one.
Had a full day with Probus meetings, out to lunch with the girls lunch then visiting the nursing home.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 17, 2018, 09:05:24 pm
We took GS home yesterday afternoon. A nightmare of a car journey into London. The motorways we use we're just bumper to bumper with heavy traffic. DD, SIL and GS are off for their summer hols to Italy on Monday, GS is very excited.
I've been sorting out my clothes in our wardrobe today. I've got four bags of clothing to be donated  to a charity shop. I've been ruthless in deciding what to chuck LOL. Tomorrow my shoes will have the same treatment  ;)
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Post by: achookwoman on August 17, 2018, 11:09:25 pm
CC, well done with the will power to chuck out clothes. I find this very hard.
We are going to Echuca for 3 nights next Tuesday. We are going with friends so expect to have a great time. It will certainly be a bit warmer.
DD is having an exchange student from Denmark for 6 weeks.   I will do some baking for her this weekend.
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Post by: judydawn on August 17, 2018, 11:51:45 pm
How lovely for GS Denise.  You’ve done well with the culling, we’ve all got far more clothes and shoes than we need.
I love Euchuca Chookie, been a long time since we went there. The Victorian MS Socy had an onsite van there (complete with a lift for wheelchairs) so we jumped at the opportunity when it was offered to those with MS in SA.  Enjoy your break.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 18, 2018, 09:44:59 am
Denise that will be wonderful for GS and his parents. He will have a lot to tell you when he returns.
Well done on the throw out. I'm not too bad doing it, but I do tend to hang onto some things.

Chookie we love Echuca too. I think it stemmed from our first visit and the people in the next caravan were so nice and told us so much. I also love to hear the  steam paddle wheelers tooting. Especially the Pevensey and Emmy Lou and a couple of others whose names I cant recall.
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Post by: mab19 on August 18, 2018, 11:37:37 pm
Well done with the culling CC.  I really need to get into my wardrobe and have a good clean out.
We always enjoy a visit to Echuca too.  DH loves the old paddle steamers and anything to do with old steam engines.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 19, 2018, 09:39:09 am
We could put our DH's together Margaret and go off and have a coffee and chat.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 19, 2018, 09:56:38 pm
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We could put our DH's together Margaret and go off and have a coffee and chat.
Add Ral to that and I will join for coffee and chat. Might be a long session.
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Post by: mab19 on August 20, 2018, 12:08:09 am
I like that idea :) :)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 20, 2018, 04:00:06 am
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Quote from: cookie1 on August 19, 2018, 09:39:09 am
We could put our DH's together Margaret and go off and have a coffee and chat.
Add Ral to that and I will join for coffee and chat. Might be a long session.

It sounds perfect, now all I need to do is get over there. We need to be near MIL at the moment. She will probably live to be 100. Life must be horrid for her though as she can't do anything at all for herself, doesn't read or anything. Poor old thing.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 20, 2018, 04:34:44 am
That's hard to see isn't it, Chookie.  Is she aware of your DH and yourself?
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Post by: cookie1 on August 20, 2018, 08:54:19 am
Yes Marina, especially DD. Although she sometimes introduces DD as DH's wife...... that gets some funny looks. She has frontal lobe dementia, but she is getting very forgetful etc. But I guess that is what happens to some people when they are 90.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 20, 2018, 09:01:52 am
Should be packing, but have spent a lot of time on the phone chatting.
We are making an effort to connect with the Invermay community. Going to a fund raising Choir concert in September. I have offered to take some cakes.
Also a lecture and BBQ on earth worms. Organized by the local land care group.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 20, 2018, 09:06:40 pm
Sounds interesting, Chookie.  You will both enjoy meeting more of your local community.
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Post by: judydawn on August 21, 2018, 01:31:19 am
It’s nice to be involved with your local community, this will be right up your alley Chookie.
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Post by: mab19 on August 21, 2018, 01:42:43 am
Chookie, both those outings sound good.  We had some giant Gippsland earthworms on one of our previous properties.  You could often hear them under the ground.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 21, 2018, 03:21:23 am
I've heard about them Margaret. A bit too big for me.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 21, 2018, 07:12:41 am
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Post by: judydawn on August 21, 2018, 08:15:58 am
They’re great aren’t they Chookie, a brilliant idea by someone to brighten them up and make them a tourist attraction.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 21, 2018, 09:15:34 am
I love them Chookie. We have one at Merredin-I don't like that one much and another at Ravensthorpe, which is very nice. I think there is at least another one or two, but I'm not sure where.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 21, 2018, 08:37:22 pm
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Chookie, both those outings sound good.  We had some giant Gippsland earthworms on one of our previous properties.  You could often hear them under the ground.
I have nothing against earthworms, Margaret, in fact I think they are wonderful things ... but I don't think I could handle ones that are so big you can actually hear them
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Post by: mab19 on August 22, 2018, 01:03:47 am

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We didn't hear them very often Marina and they don't make a loud noise.

Today I am off to the Dr to see if I can get something else to relieve this gastric problem I have.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 22, 2018, 04:16:29 am
Walked around town today.  Had Coffee and cake on  voucher  that came with booking, 1 hour trip on Paddle Steamer with afternoon tea, also voucher and dinner tonight with $50 voucher.
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Post by: K Atie on August 22, 2018, 05:00:14 am
Enjoy Chookie Echuca is a great place. Relaxing after a huge long weekend . Family had a great time amazing setting , one must look at the web site were we all stayed , mind boggling. Goonoo Goonoo Station Tamworth. We had a little flight delay with high winds in Sydney on Sunday .. meant we arrived home 12.30 am .. school next day and on the road to Melbourne Monday after school . Dentist for DD and I cracked a molar so temporary crown for me . That sore knee had an MRI ...not good I have torn something and need to see orthopaedic surgeon. The good comes with the bad as the drought was so devastating in Tamworth , everything was crispy brown . The joy of the wedding was needed .
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Post by: judydawn on August 22, 2018, 07:40:28 am
Wow, a voucher holiday Chookie LOL.  Sounds like you are having fun.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 22, 2018, 09:39:39 am
Vouchers can be so helpful, and they get business for the issue ing business

Definitely the good and the bad there K Atie. The drought sounds dreadful and I find the vision on TV very disturbing.

I had my hair cut this morning.  It took me 40 minutes to travel the distance that usually takes me 12-15.  Then I was late, which I hate.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 22, 2018, 12:48:49 pm
K ATIE, you seem to lead a very busy life. Hope the tooth and knee are ok.
With the terrible drought, even as we drove North into Victoria , it seemed to get dryer.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 22, 2018, 12:51:15 pm
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Post by: cookie1 on August 22, 2018, 01:35:03 pm
Thank you for that photo Chookie, it evokes many happy memories. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 22, 2018, 07:38:42 pm
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Thank you for that photo Chookie, it evokes many happy memories.
It certainly does.  Echuca is such a nice place.  Enjoy the rest of your break up there.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 22, 2018, 10:36:44 pm
Picnic in the forest today,  then Trivia night at local hotel.  Our travelling companions are Trivia champions.  Ral and I are hopeless but will enjoy the fun.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 22, 2018, 10:37:47 pm
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Post by: judydawn on August 23, 2018, 12:08:51 am
Enjoy the night Chookie, you will nail any cooking questions and between the 4 of you I expect you will do very well at the Trivia night.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 23, 2018, 07:26:15 am
Thanks Judy, we are looking forard to a Fun night.  So that we can have one full meal and a second meal for 1/2 price, we had to answer a music question.  What was the most popular Australian music album of 1977 ? ( Mandy looked it up )

Today we sat in the sun, by the River and had a picnic lunch. Lovely.

Tomorrow we are going to take Bruce and Mandy to lunch at Masons in Bendigo. It is our Birthday present to them.
We are also going to visit the Bendigo Woollen  Mill shop.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 23, 2018, 07:52:44 am
Trivia nights are usually fun, I'm hopeless at them.

Mum used to do a lot of knitting and always bought her wool from the Bendigo Woollen Mills. Is the Bendigo Pottery still around Chookie?
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 23, 2018, 09:37:46 pm
Masons ... delicious.

Sounds like Echuca was a fun time.

I believe the Bendigo Pottery is still going, Cookie. I have never been there, though.  What was it like Chookie?

Today I am recovering from a knee arthroscopy which I had yesterday.  Very frustrating, not being allowed - or able - to do much.  However, apparently there was some ' debris' there which has now been flushed out so hopefully I will be back to normal very soon, in the interim, I am having DH run around for me - I am pretending it is good fun, but really, I would prefer to be up and doing myself.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 23, 2018, 10:52:09 pm
Cookie, Bendigo Pottery is still going, although we haven’t been there for years.
Marina, that sounds very uncomfortable.  Hope it improves quickly.
The Trivia was great fun.  After the first count we we were first but slipped to 4 th after the music section. Very modern stuff that all sounded the same to us.  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on August 24, 2018, 09:20:32 am
Picnic by the Murray River. Bruce, Mandy and Ral. You can’t see the ducks that were waiting in anticipation. The bread is SD.  We had had morning tea in Bendigo.  Bruce complained that his cake was stale.  The shop refunded him in cash , the cost of the cake , and gave him this SD loaf as well. We are all going to complain in future.  :o
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Post by: achookwoman on August 24, 2018, 09:24:46 am
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Post by: cookie1 on August 24, 2018, 09:30:47 am
The Bendigo Woollen Mills look the same as when I saw it many years ago. Mum certainly loved their wool.
Your lunch looks lovely Chookie. I do believe you should complain if something is wrong, however I find it very hard to do.

DD and I went to the Gooid Food and Wine show. We went early before all the drinkers had imbibed too much. We bought some lovely cheese from several different companies.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 24, 2018, 12:35:54 pm
Sounds yummy Cookie.
We got a bit lost coming home.  Ended up in Maldon.  We saw 3 beautifully restored vintage cars driving along the road.  Ral said they were the same as the ones your DH restores, Cookie.   They were amazing.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 24, 2018, 08:29:24 pm
Wishing you a speedy recovery Marina :-*

Great photo Chookie. It looks cold though.

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Post by: achookwoman on August 25, 2018, 12:02:27 am
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Wishing you a speedy recovery Marina :-*

Great photo Chookie. It looks cold though.


CC, it was warm in the sun.  We had to keep shifting our chairs to catch the sun.
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Post by: K Atie on August 25, 2018, 12:45:01 pm
Marina I feel your pain . Chookie Bendigo sounds fun . Chickpea flour crisps ,now there's a winner . Normal Saturday for us Hockey , two wins both close games and here we go on to the semi finals for DS . DD as well . Beautiful day today our friendly snake 🐍 appeared and has been removed . Tomorrow is a day at home ... would love to get outside and help DH and DS but think I need to rest my knee .
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 25, 2018, 10:42:04 pm
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Sounds yummy Cookie.
We got a bit lost coming home.  Ended up in Maldon.  We saw 3 beautifully restored vintage cars driving along the road.  Ral said they were the same as the ones your DH restores, Cookie.   They were amazing.
It is possible the cars were on their way to Castlemaine, Chookie, as we saw a 'gathering' of vintage / classic cars here yesterday.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 26, 2018, 12:57:35 am
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Sounds yummy Cookie.
We got a bit lost coming home.  Ended up in Maldon.  We saw 3 beautifully restored vintage cars driving along the road.  Ral said they were the same as the ones your DH restores, Cookie.   They were amazing.
It is possible the cars were on their way to Castlemaine, Chookie, as we saw a 'gathering' of vintage / classic cars here yesterday.
They may have been, but there was some show on at Bendigo so thought they may have been heading there.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 26, 2018, 09:29:55 am
Wherever they were going, it is obviously 'all go' in the Victorian goldfields this weekend
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Post by: cookie1 on August 26, 2018, 11:47:11 am
We took our old ute up to the York car show today. It was a beautiful day up there, freezing in the morning but beautiful for the rest of the day.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 27, 2018, 08:19:52 pm
Tonight I am going to Books for Cooks who are doing a presentation on "Ferment for good: ancient foods for the modern gut" by Sharon Flynn.  It covers all sorts of fermented foods - Kimchi, Sauerkraut, kombucha, etc.  Should be really interesting.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 27, 2018, 09:23:04 pm
Great photos Cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 27, 2018, 11:21:23 pm
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Tonight I am going to Books for Cooks who are doing a presentation on "Ferment for good: ancient foods for the modern gut" by Sharon Flynn.  It covers all sorts of fermented foods - Kimchi, Sauerkraut, kombucha, etc.  Should be really interesting.
that will be interesting.  Marina, have they shifted shop again?

Cookie, love the old cars. 
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Post by: mab19 on August 28, 2018, 02:40:55 am
Lovely photos Cookie.

We had a surprise visit this morning from DIL and 2 GD's.They called in for morning tea while out on their walk.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 28, 2018, 04:22:31 am
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Tonight I am going to Books for Cooks who are doing a presentation on "Ferment for good: ancient foods for the modern gut" by Sharon Flynn.  It covers all sorts of fermented foods - Kimchi, Sauerkraut, kombucha, etc.  Should be really interesting.
that will be interesting.  Marina, have they shifted shop again?

Cookie, love the old cars.
Yes, they have moved again, temporarily, to the Victoria Street side of Victoria Market and I think the plan is to move back to the old shop once the building works have been completed - probably a couple of years.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 28, 2018, 04:36:00 am
That sounds interesting Marina. I'm afraid I can't develop a taste for Kombucha.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 28, 2018, 08:24:44 am
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That sounds interesting Marina. I'm afraid I can't develop a taste for Kombucha.
I think a lot depends on how it is made, Cookie.  I started using black tea when I first started making it and also flavoured it (raspberry was my favourite), but now I make it with green tea and it is a lot 'softer' in taste and very easy to drink - I make 4 ltrs a week and sometimes that isn't enough!  I haven't flavoured it since changing to green tea. I have never tried the commercially available stuff so cannot compare them.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 28, 2018, 08:43:47 pm
I haven’t  had a lot of luck making  Kombucha.  Don’t think I have the right environment.
Gardener coming today.  Will get veggie garden in shape for Spring.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 28, 2018, 08:51:50 pm
It was an interesting evening.  The presenter, whose business is based in Daylesford, was most enthusiastic about water and / or milk kefir.  Touched on kombucha a little and we had a sample tasting of her kimchi.  I would have got a lot more out of the evening had I ever made or, indeed, tasted kefir previously, but I got a copy of her book so will do some reading.  We also got a sample bottle of her kefir to take home so I'll share that with DH today and see what it is like.  She didn't touch on SD bread as she said there are so many others doing that she leaves that to them.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 30, 2018, 01:41:00 am
Marina, that sounds like a very interesting evening.
I find the Kefir very easy to make as you just leave it at room temperature. I have a Mad Milly kit which makes the process very easy. One of the most popular posts on my Blog is my Kefir Lemon Ice Cream.  If you are milk intolerant, it could be make with the water Kefir and then would be more icey.
Too cold and wet here today so some cooking for the weekend as it is Fathers Day.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 30, 2018, 05:55:31 am
The lady running the course mentioned that lactose intolerant people can eat / drink / consume milk kefir - I cannot remember the exact words she used, but it was along the linkes of it neutralising the lactose.  DH hasn't 'consented' to being my guinea pig yet, perhaps that will come with time (I can't rush him, he is only just starting to like kombucha, after me making it for the last 8 months)!
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Post by: mab19 on August 31, 2018, 04:56:06 am
We went to the hearing people today to choose a hearing aid for DH.  He should have it by next Friday.  Now I will have to be careful what I mutter about. ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 31, 2018, 07:06:54 pm
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We went to the hearing people today to choose a hearing aid for DH.  He should have it by next Friday.  Now I will have to be careful what I mutter about. ;D
LOL Margaret.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 31, 2018, 10:37:04 pm
Mab, that will make things difficult :o
DD is bringing baby Rainbow trout to put in the dam, for Ral for Fathers Day
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Post by: achookwoman on September 01, 2018, 01:32:25 am
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Post by: K Atie on September 01, 2018, 12:27:54 pm
Love the native plants Chookie and baby rainbow trout !
Long day at Hockey , DS first game for the day 9am under 16s Won !! Now through to finals in two weeks . A lot of fill in time till 2.45 Div 4 won ! Semi finals next week . DS played so well and we are all looking forward to the next few games . Home in time to cook dinner while DS soaked in a bath . Cold windy and raining day .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 02, 2018, 03:47:46 am
K Atie, had to smile.  Congrats to DS and good luck for next week.
Washing here. Don’t know where it all comes from.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 02, 2018, 06:48:09 am
Beautiful flowers Chookie and trout is a wonderful Fathers' Day gift.
Congratulations to your DSD KAtie. He must be feeling very proud, as I'm sure you are.

I seem to have been out of circulation for a day or two. I was reading the forum but not posting. No specific reason really. I prefer to use DD's computer as my ipad is very slow to load the forum.
I had an x ray on my neck on Thursday. It has been stiff for several weeks now. My Doctor (who is the same age as me!) said he thought it was ;just degenerative. I have to see the diabetic nurse tomorrow, then him so he will tell me for sure. I tend to agree with him.
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Post by: K Atie on September 02, 2018, 12:39:13 pm
Well I spent a whole hour cleaning the kitchen this morning as DS cooked lots of pancakes ! DD hockey they lost but still in for a chance as they play next week in the semi finals , DD played very well again . We went an had a huge 5 course meal , no dinner for us tonight . Lots of homework for DS and DD who stayed home tonight .
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 02, 2018, 09:15:28 pm
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Beautiful flowers Chookie and trout is a wonderful Fathers' Day gift.
Congratulations to your DSD KAtie. He must be feeling very proud, as I'm sure you are.

I seem to have been out of circulation for a day or two. I was reading the forum but not posting. No specific reason really. I prefer to use DD's computer as my ipad is very slow to load the forum.
I had an x ray on my neck on Thursday. It has been stiff for several weeks now. My Doctor (who is the same age as me!) said he thought it was ;just degenerative. I have to see the diabetic nurse tomorrow, then him so he will tell me for sure. I tend to agree with him.

Sorry to hear about your neck, Cookie.  To use a well-worn platitude (being used in the most sympathetic way by me at this time) is it something you "just have to live with" or can something be done to help?  You are the first person I know of with such an ailment.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 03, 2018, 12:55:30 am
Reading Cookie and Marinas comments.  As I am older than both of you , I can assure you that as you get older you get aches and pains in various parts of your body and it is a bl+++y nuisance.
Cookie, I hope something can be done for your neck.  Marina , I hope your knee has recovered.

I am providing 2 plates of goodies for an afternoon tea at a concert next Sunday.  I am trying to decide what would be best. I have been looking at a couple of Helen Gohs recipes.  Has anyone made any of her recipes ? Will probably make Portuguese Custard Tarts for one plate.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 03, 2018, 05:01:24 am
I had a lovely laugh at that Chookie. It is a .................nuisance. The Doctor was lovely. I just get to live with it Marina. He said I could go to a pain specialist but I will save that for down the track. I'm going to try the lovely young man that helped me with my back/leg. The doctor said NO MANIPULATION but this physio has his head screwed on correctly and will know that. I have the report to take to him. The doctor suggested a lower pillow the other day or one of the shaped ones. I'm using a lower one at the moment and that does help a bit. I guess I will get used to my neck hurting as you do with all the other niggles.
No use moaning, things could be a heck of a lot worse.
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Post by: mab19 on September 03, 2018, 05:58:03 am
I am onother one in the more mature age group (I am not old) and have to agree with Cookie & Chookie regarding the aches and pains.

I have just spent 2 days cleaning, sorting and rearranging my pantry, this includes 1/2 day shopping out of town for shelving, storage containers etc.  The pantry looks good and I can find everything, but there are now parts of me saying I have done enough.  Time for a cuppa I think.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 03, 2018, 06:58:51 am
Mab, like you I am certainly not old. How do I know this?  I am often asked if I am eligible for a Seniors discount. 
Love the sound of your pantry.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 03, 2018, 07:09:41 am
LOL Chookie!

I still find it disconcerting that people offer me seats on public transport.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 03, 2018, 09:52:41 am
My absolute pet hate is when there is a road accident or someone hurt and they say 'the elderly man/woman'..... the person may be 65 or even younger. I have told DD that if it is ever me I want her to sue them as I am not elderly by any means. (I am joking about the suing)
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Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2018, 12:46:38 pm
I’ve enjoyed reading these last few posts about ageing LOL.  Sorry to hear you have another problem cookie, if there is nothing that can be done to ease the pain that will be a bummer.  What sort of pillow do you have?  I have a memory foam pillow and I love it, if I stay anywhere else I have trouble sleeping without my own pillow.  Perhaps you could try one if you don’t have one, it is a great support for the neck.

In regard to being referred to as ‘elderly’ in news reports, my pet hate is when they say ‘a grandmother has today .......’.  Why can’t we just be referred to as a woman grr.

Today this old lady went to the Royal Show with her son-in-law and his Mother.  Such a beautiful day and boy did we do some walking.  I should sleep well tonight.  Only disappointment was that I bought DH a Star Trek sample bag (his favourite programme), I asked for a size Small in the T-shirt and discovered when I gave it to him that it is a Large!  He will swim in it but I can’t take it back so it’s just one of those things we have to live with.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 03, 2018, 09:29:18 pm
That t shirt must have been disappointing .... it is something he can look forward to wearing in 5 ... 10 ... 15 years' time
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Post by: judydawn on September 04, 2018, 12:49:49 am
I found a showbag comment link on the show website Marina so last night I wrote to them explaining the situation. Hopefully they will be able to exchange the t-shirt without me having to go back to the show so I will hold off having it name tagged in case they do help me out.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 04, 2018, 06:08:02 am
Thanks for the pillow advice Judy. The doctor suggested a pillow change. He said a Bamboo pillow.  Apparently it is a type of pillow, not made from bamboo. From what I have read it is a memory foam one.
I will be looking into it. I have been using a dunlopillo.  I'm not sure if it is a shaped pillow or not.

Judy the T shirt may make a good night shirt!.
I plan to go to the Royal Show when it is here at the end of the month. I really enjoy it.

I had a good laugh this morning. I had my 6 monthly diabetic check yesterday and today the details were faxed through to me. They have a new diabetic nurse. Apparently since my last visit in February I have grown 2cm, lost 1 Kg, and my waist measurement has gone up 12.5cm. I will accept the first two but there is no way my waist measurement has increased by that. DH said it will be good as the next one it will decrease by a lot more than usual. Fortunately I had a good laugh over it. All the really important details were very good...although I would have liked to grow a bit more than 2cm.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 04, 2018, 07:29:08 am
Cookie, we have a couple of Bambillos and they are very good.  It could be worth giving them a try.  My only gripe with them was that I found them too hot, even in winter, but as Judy didn't mention that I think that that is just me and not the pillow.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 04, 2018, 08:55:12 am
Thanks Marina. I will be looking on the weekend.
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Post by: judydawn on September 04, 2018, 12:07:53 pm
No you are not alone in that Marina but I believe you can get a cool memory foam pillow, mine isn’t but I love it anyway.  A little bit warm in summer but I just turn it over or use the other one. I’d suggest you do a bit of googling before purchasing cookie.  From the diabetic check-up, are you sure those details were yours and not someone else’s?? 
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Post by: K Atie on September 04, 2018, 01:26:08 pm
Ok so went to the orthopaedic surgeon today , having an arthroscopic knee surgery on Thursday ! Pleased that something is being done and soon I will not have pain . So funny DM and I are legs up together, she had full knee replacement surgery 3weeks ago and is not allowed to drive . So the fun begins working out how to get one car and me home , DH is on it . Sad will miss DS and DD hockey semi finals but hopefully they win and I will be able to go to finals . DH goes away for a few days next week ! So I will be on my own ... lots of Netflix, reading and finish knitting projects .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 04, 2018, 01:50:20 pm
Ral has one of those Bamboo pillows and loves it.  I tried it and hated it so he now has 2.
K Atie that is no good.  Hope they fix the problem. 
I had my first drive of the tractor today.  Very slow.
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Post by: K Atie on September 04, 2018, 02:12:04 pm
Thank you Chookie , torn my knee cartilage so it will be fixed . Careful you may get a job driving the tractor !
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Post by: judydawn on September 04, 2018, 03:26:40 pm
Gosh Katie, that was a quick decision to get that knee done. Good luck on Thursday, bad luck about missing the hockey semi-final.
Another feather in your cap Chookie, slow is good!
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 04, 2018, 09:24:12 pm
I just got my stitches out following my knee arthroscopy yesterday, all is well and I anticipate going back to gym today or next week.  Mine was a very minor op. Because I have an implant in my pelvis I cannot have an MRI so the arthroscopy was the only way they could check the problem.  Surgeon said they removed some "debris" and gave me some photos (looked like the planet Jupiter is in there!).  Good luck with yours K Atie.  Make sure you get the required rest and keep your knee elevated as long as you can.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 04, 2018, 09:40:00 pm
Good luck with your surgery on Thursday KAtie.

Any photos of you on your tractor Chookie :)
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Post by: mab19 on September 05, 2018, 12:12:48 am
Katie, good luck with your knee op tomorrow, Sorry that you will miss the hockey semi finals.  I loved watching my GDs when they were playing netball, always so exciting.

Well done Chookie with your tractor lessons. 


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Post by: achookwoman on September 05, 2018, 05:14:05 am
K Atie, best wishes for tomorrow.  Where are you having it done?
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Post by: cookie1 on September 05, 2018, 02:29:33 pm
Good luck with the knee K Atie.

Judy, the diabetic nurse entered the figures onto the form on the computer and I don’t think she really looked at the ones from 6 months ago. I think DH was talking to her too much!,
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Post by: K Atie on September 05, 2018, 08:21:44 pm
Thank you girls . Having the operation at The Avenue in Melbourne Chookie , day procedure . DM is taking care of me or should I say we will take care of each other . Leg up for a week , DH is coming by train and taking me home on Friday . We have organized DS to board as well for the week so all good . So pleased that something is being done as the hobbling around was uncomfortable. Go saw me yesterday , with DM , she was not surprised at all , needed to be done . Meanwhile DD is trying to plan a ski trip in holidays ! Teenagers so determined “ you can just sit inside mum “ , makes me laugh .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 05, 2018, 08:49:28 pm
K Atie, that is excellent.  All well organized. .   You won’t have to worry about anything.
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Post by: K Atie on September 07, 2018, 09:42:48 am
Thank you again everyone. Day procedure turned into staying over night , really not sure why but good . But only three hours sleep .Today learning to use crutches and the reality set in . Travelling home in the back of the car ...feel terrible, touch of drugs and car sickness. Before the drive home Learnt how to do supermarket shopping with crutches, asked if I would like a trolley , right no way . Felt like a shoplifter, bag over shoulder tucking goods into it . DH just shook his head when he found me . Bed and rest .
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Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2018, 10:48:32 am
I’m glad the first stage is over Katie, now for the recovery.  I’d take it very easy if I was you and follow the doctor’s orders.  Wishing you a speedy recovery.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 07, 2018, 11:16:53 am
K Atie, take it easy.  Let the family help you. Glad you have got through the op ok.
I have been cooking all day.  Really wanted to go outside. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 07, 2018, 09:01:38 pm
K Atie, we all know how hard it is to do this, but be sure to take it easy and don't push yourself.  Let everyone else take care of you for a change, just for a little while until you are ready to start easing back into your usual routine.
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Post by: mab19 on September 07, 2018, 11:55:14 pm
Katie, glad to hear that you came through the op ok.  Now it is time to take it easy for a few days and let the family help you.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 08, 2018, 01:41:43 pm
I’m glad the first part is over KAtie. 

I’m sitting trying to watch my footy team. Talk about nerve racking. It is up and down.  It is enough to test the strength of your heart several times over.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 08, 2018, 11:00:25 pm
I’m not a footy fan but did watch Cookies team last night. It was so exciting as it swung back and forth. 
Choir concert and packing to go to Melbourne for 4 days.
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Post by: judydawn on September 09, 2018, 12:35:06 am
Great match last night cookie, the best one so far in the finals by far.  Now for the next match.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 09, 2018, 08:37:17 am
Choir was great.  True country hospitality.  The lady sitting next to Ral had one of my Portuguese Custard tarts.  She told Ral she thought she had gone to Heaven.LOL
 I had 2 Asparagus rolls,  something I love but never make.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 09, 2018, 11:54:16 am
Yes, the footy was an excellent game and perfect for my team.  Nerve racking though.

We had a car run today. We met in East Perth and drove out to Guildford where we went to a taxidermy museum.it wasn't really my sort of place so a couple of us snuck off and had coffee.  We then drove up into the hills and had our meeting and lunch. It was beautiful out today.

DH and I are off on another four night sleepover tomorrow.
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Post by: judydawn on September 09, 2018, 12:02:41 pm
Have fun and travel safely cookie.
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Post by: mab19 on September 10, 2018, 02:46:53 am
Enjoy your travels Cookie & DH. 
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Post by: cookie1 on September 10, 2018, 11:57:38 am
Thanks.
We drove to Westonia today. It is east of Perth and about 9km off the road to the east. It’s a lovely little town.  Mainly a farm town but they have a gold mine just out of town which is up and running at the moment.
We only saw a few orchids today. Tomorrow we are heading north from here to Elachbutting rock.  This is a free camp and there is no coverage there.
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Post by: K Atie on September 10, 2018, 12:44:52 pm
Beautiful orchid Cookie . Resting lots , recovering slowly . Huge few days . Crutches no longer needed . Taking it very slowly .DS won both his games into Finals , DD won hers too , but injured knee !! A player crashed into her , lucky she had a physo appointment today . So 3 Hockey finals next Saturday! Followed by a hockey dinner, Two excited kids . Quiet here DH in Tamworth .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 10, 2018, 11:13:06 pm
Cookie,  that sounds idyllic.  Love the orchids.
K Atie, glad all going well.
One of our appointments for today was cancelled. Free day so will probably go to Prahan Market and Essential Ingredient.
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Post by: mab19 on September 11, 2018, 05:30:58 am
Lovely orchids Cookie.  Are these Donkey Orchids?

K Atie, glad you are resting and recovering.  Well done to your DS and DD with their hockey.

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Post by: judydawn on September 11, 2018, 07:47:46 am
DD is moving so today with all the furniture moved yesterday I spent 6 hours down there helping her clean and clear cupboards. Surprisingly my back held up until just as I decided I’d done enough for the day, resting at home now with a cuppa before going through all the bags of stuff DD put in my car.  The nursing home trading table will do very nicely this year thanks to DD.  Still so much to do, such a big house so I’ll go back on Thursday.

Such delicate little orchards cookie.
Good to hear you are resting and no longer need the crutches Katie. Will you be able to watch the the hockey finals?  I hope your DD hasn’t done too much damage to her knee.
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Post by: K Atie on September 11, 2018, 11:42:05 am
Chookie love the Prahran market and Essentail Ingredient.
Judy big day helping DD . Yes I am hoping to watch the hockey finals .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 11, 2018, 08:37:54 pm
You certainly had a hectic day cleaning Judy. I bet DD loved all your help.

Lovely Orchid Cookie. 8)
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Post by: achookwoman on September 11, 2018, 09:41:35 pm
Judy, well done with the cleaning. I’m sure it was appreciated.
Yesterday had a wonderful morning at Prahran Market and Essential Ingredient. Best happening was that I have picked up a recipe for a Walnut, Beetroot and Ginger cake. It is made with Rosella flour.  This is a special wheat especially good for cakes. We had the cake for lunch and I was so impressed that I asked what was in it.  They sold me some of the flour.
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Post by: judydawn on September 12, 2018, 12:41:26 am
Thanks girls, DD sure did appreciate good old Mum’s help.  I had a great night’s sleep and not aching too much this morning.  Off for a coffee catch-up with my Probus friends this morning so a relaxing day for me today.
Look forward to your cake recipe appearing on the forum Chookie.
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Post by: mab19 on September 12, 2018, 02:11:27 am
A dentist visit for DH this morning.  He has broken his plate in half :-)) :-))
Shopping after the dentist.
Dr visit this afternoon.
I will be glad to see the end of the day. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on September 12, 2018, 05:59:38 am
Mab, medical appointments are a necessary nuisance.  Had my eyes checked today.  All ok.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 12, 2018, 09:16:19 am
Lots going on with everyone.  Mab, hope all is well.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 12, 2018, 10:09:03 am
Judy I’m sure DD appreciated your help.
Yes Margaret it is a Donkey Orchid. Yesterday we stayed at Elachbutting rock. It is a free camp and there is no coverage there. It was absolutely freezing. I slept with a scarf and beanie. No electricity so no heater.  It’s all part of the fun. Today we drove through Beacon, Koorda and tonight we are at wyalkatchem. The crops are looking wonderful and all the tiny towns seem to try so hard to make them attractive.
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This is Elachbutting Rock.
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This is s salt lake we passed and thought looked very pretty.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 12, 2018, 12:52:56 pm
Cookie,  thanks for the photos.   We are again enjoying your holiday. That Salt Lake looks pretty desolate.
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Post by: judydawn on September 12, 2018, 02:26:12 pm
Great photos cookie.
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Post by: mab19 on September 13, 2018, 12:38:08 am
Cookie, love your travel photos.  No matter how dry the country is there is still some beauty to be seen.

Dr visit simply confirmed what I already knew.  My back is beyond repair and I am now waiting for a date for my knee replacement.
DH had his denture repaired but now needs a new one.   We are both high maintenance at the moment.
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Post by: obbie on September 13, 2018, 01:09:34 am
MAB, sending hugs, hope you feel better soon.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 13, 2018, 02:05:27 am
Oh, Mab, sorry to hear that.  Please add my hugs to those sent by Robyn.
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Post by: mab19 on September 13, 2018, 02:23:22 am
Thank you for the good wished Obbie & Cuilidh
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Post by: judydawn on September 13, 2018, 07:05:18 am
Another 5 hours down with DD cleaning etc, settlement tomorrow so I’m all done there.
Margaret I sympathise with your back problem, some things we have to just live with and our backs are usually one of those things.  I will suffer now for a few more hours but I know with rest it will return to normal and I will then pace myself again.  When the kids need help we Mums like to help out even though we know the consequences.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 13, 2018, 12:37:35 pm
Mab, sorry to hear about your ailments.  High maintenance goes with ageing.  The alternative is worse.
Judy,  rest up now. It is rewarding that you could help.
We are home now and although the luxury is nice, it is also nice to be home.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 13, 2018, 12:44:45 pm
Don't you just hate that word  ' degenerative' ?  Sorry to hear about your back Margaret. 
Judy you are indeed a star.
We had a lovely camp at Wyalkatchem last night. We love to see the crops and small country towns. Lots of interesting things too. We were camped next door to a couple from Queensland and they had been in an accident up near Broome. Someone took a corner too fast and side swiped their Toyota 4 wheel drive. Fortunately they weren't towing the van. They are just waiting to hear if the car is to be written off or not.
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Here we are camped at Beringbooding Rock and a photo at Elachbutting rock.  It has a small wave like Wave Rock at Hyden.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 13, 2018, 11:20:02 pm
Cookie, what an idyllic setting.  Love the van and your red ute.
Lots of jobs to do around town. 
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Post by: mab19 on September 14, 2018, 12:47:05 am
More lovely photos Cookie.  Keep them coming :) :)
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Post by: cookie1 on September 14, 2018, 11:54:57 am
We are home now. DH will visit his Mum tomorrow and on Sunday he picks up his new, red, EK Holden. (1962) hopefully we will get another 4 night sleepover after the school holidays.
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Post by: judydawn on September 14, 2018, 02:04:37 pm
Always nice to come back home cookie.
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Post by: obbie on September 14, 2018, 11:12:53 pm
cookie, post a photo of the EK :)
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Post by: cookie1 on September 15, 2018, 10:41:46 am
We are picking it up tomorrow afternoon Robyn. It needs some restoration on it. There is some rust etc on it and the engine may need restoration too. It has an HR front end on it so that will have to be changed, it also has wide wheels on it and twin exhausts. We will be putting it on concessional license so it must be original. DH seems to be looking forward to doing it, even though he said he didn't want to do another restoration. It has been in a garage for the last 18 years and the engine was last started 6 years ago. The man that is selling it had planned to do it up himself as it was his first car, however he and his wife have had a surprise little girl, sho is very cute.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 16, 2018, 12:52:15 am
Cookie,  very exciting. Remember when my Dad was into restoration.
Trying a couple of new recipes. Dan Lepard Egg Plant one , in Age Good Food,  and the Beetroot and Walnut Cake we had at the Market.
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Post by: obbie on September 16, 2018, 02:04:44 am
Cookie, we get our HR back  next week, nearly all restored, just a little bit for DH to do.
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Post by: K Atie on September 16, 2018, 05:09:30 am
Well what a day yesterday was ! Wind , heavy rain ,hail ,sunshine , rainbows all day reapeated again and again . 3 Grand Final Hockey wins !! DS won both Under16  Mens and Div 4 mixed two trophies 🏆 🏆.
DD won Div 2 woman’s one trophy  🏆.
I am in awe of them , school won 4 Divisions and our kids were in 3 of them .
We had a warm shower then back for Hockey dinner. The poor Div 5  children who are very young , our school does not have a team in that Division , played in this horrible weather all cried even the winners ,some left not even waiting for thier awards , who could blame them .
Best day ever cannot believe that 3 trophies came home .
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 16, 2018, 06:09:25 am
What a wonderful result for all their hard work.  You must all be so proud and happy.  Well done to everyone.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 16, 2018, 06:24:33 am
Congratulations K Atie. How sad that the weather was so lousy, unfortunately we cant do much about that.

Robyn, doesn't your DH do the restoration work on your cars?
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2018, 09:39:54 am
Well done to your DS & DD Katie, an exciting day for all of you.  A pity the weather was so nasty.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 16, 2018, 05:48:24 pm
Superb photos Cookie. I love looking at your Australian countryside. Looking forward to seeing the restoration project Mr Cookie has undertaken.

Sorry to hear you have a very bad back Margaret.

Well done KAtie on your DS and DD’s wins.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 16, 2018, 10:25:15 pm
K Atie,  congrats to your DS and DD.  That is truely a remarkable effort. The weather was unbelievable.  We had snow showers on and off ,  all day.
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Post by: mab19 on September 17, 2018, 01:12:26 am
K Atie, congratulations to your DS and DD, a great effort by both of them.
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Post by: obbie on September 17, 2018, 02:54:10 am
Cookie, he does alot of it, but the major stuff is done by a guy in Mareeba, who specialises in doing up old cars. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on September 17, 2018, 07:58:18 am
Here is the latest acquisition to DH’s restoration fun.  A 1962 EK Holden. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180917/ff15cd76678e108de2250bb86c4e6e80.jpg)


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Post by: Cuilidh on September 17, 2018, 09:34:45 am
That is very cool, Cookie.
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Post by: judydawn on September 17, 2018, 12:34:36 pm
It looks good already to me cookie but I’m sure it will keep DH busy for a while.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 17, 2018, 05:43:12 pm
Wow Cookie love the colour of DH’s new project. 8)
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Post by: achookwoman on September 17, 2018, 09:56:36 pm
Wow , Cookie.  I can see you driving that.  Tell your DH to get a move on.
Cleaning out the fridge today.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 17, 2018, 10:56:07 pm
Spring flowers from our garden.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180917/3a8faf8bc9aa3dc75aa4e1234eddf549.jpg)


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Post by: judydawn on September 17, 2018, 10:58:15 pm
Gorgeous Chookie.
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Post by: mab19 on September 18, 2018, 01:58:25 am
Cookie, the car doesn't look like it needs a lot of work.

Lovely flowers Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 18, 2018, 02:30:40 am
Beautiful flowers Chookie.

DH said about 12 months.  There is a bit of rust in the doors and in a couple of panels. All the rubbers rounds doors and windows need replacing too.  We haven't had it running yet so we' re not sure what the motor needs. It hasn't been running for about 6 years. The hood lining is wrecked and the seat in the front is pretty poor too. Also it doesn't have any brakes either!!
I'm looking forward to driving it as it is an automatic. We are going to keep it red with a white roof.
Thank goodness we can put all these cars on concessional license and because they aren't' driven very often the insurance is good too.
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Post by: K Atie on September 19, 2018, 01:49:46 pm
Love the spring flowers Chookie . Went to surgeon yesterday , day trip to Melbourne DH drove . All good with my knee even showed us photos inside, very clean in there ! No more squatting for me . He did say that it will be sore for awhile . Bruising going down my leg very normal .Physo tomorrow. Lots of driving the next few days . Trying to get everyone organised ,We all are going to the dentist on Friday DD Braces bands , DS removal of 12yr old molars (2) and me crown repair . Off to Dr to check DD knee injury from a few weeks ago ... crossing my fingers it will be ok . DD and DS miss last day of school thus DS has been up very late finishing off school work to hand in early .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 19, 2018, 02:18:39 pm
K Atie,  very busy as usual.  Glad knee is coming on as expected.
It is quiet here with time to get garden in order. Looking very nice and park like.
Trying meal planning.  Not very good at sticking to what is planned. Would like to cut down grocery bill.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 19, 2018, 06:58:43 pm
Wonderful spring flowers Chookie.
Good news that your knee is mending well KAtie.
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Post by: judydawn on September 20, 2018, 01:07:44 am
Life is so busy for you Katie, we retired people seem to be flat out at times too and I often wonder how those with children and/or work manage to do everything. Good to hear your specialist was happy with your knee recovery.
I slept until 8.50 this morning (didn’t go to bed until 1.50 am), woken when my gardener dropped off a plant I wanted.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 20, 2018, 05:56:47 am
Gosh Judy, how do you manage to stay awake that long of an evening? I love my sleep.

K Atie you certainly have a busy life. How far is it too Melbourne for you?

I did the food shopping this morning. I'm enjoying playing Coles and Woolworths against each other. Then they offer me better rewards. I'm looking forward to Aldi opening in the same shopping centre.
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Post by: judydawn on September 20, 2018, 09:15:03 am
I do get tired at some stage but I feel so relaxed at night in my chair that I find it hard to put myself to bed cookie. Then I get over my tiredness!  I had a call from a Probus friend just before 7 pm and we talked for over 2 hours so that put me behind in the kitchen duties then my evening ritual of catching up with emails, browsing FB etc.  I’m a night owl, I love my evenings.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 20, 2018, 08:29:08 pm
You certainly are a night owl Judy. I’m like a Lark getting up in the morning early.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 21, 2018, 01:37:08 am
Yesterday I tried buying from  the carefully written list I made for food planning.  No will power at all.   I bought a 2 k bag of chicken legs for $6 as they were on special, seafood Marinara as it looked nice.
Went to the special fruit and veg shop first and ended up with 2 large boxes of goodies. A bag of seconds apples, Granny Smiths.  Will bottle these and make Apple Jelly with skins and cores. A large pumpkin for $5. 2 different types of potatoes. 
I did buy double of several things as DD is returning from Queensland at 12 tonight.  She and the kids will be tired and hungry.  I bought a few frozen things to pop in her freezer.
Think I might try shopping once a fortnight.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 21, 2018, 06:11:09 am
I always try to buy anything that is a special and I know I will use it Chookie. I gave up trying to stick to a budget ages ago. It seems silly to miss things you will use.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 21, 2018, 10:58:07 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on September 21, 2018, 06:11:09 am
I always try to buy anything that is a special and I know I will use it Chookie. I gave up trying to stick to a budget ages ago. It seems silly to miss things you will use.
I have bottles the Apples and made the jam.  Most of the jam will be given away.  It is so very handy to have the bottled apples.  I did the bottling in the microwave and the jam in the TMX. I vacuum sealed the chicken legs and have frozen them.
House work and garden today.
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Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2018, 01:31:20 am
Where do you get all your jars from Chookie, do people return them to you?
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Post by: achookwoman on September 22, 2018, 01:41:08 pm
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Where do you get all your jars from Chookie, do people return them to you?
Judy,  friends save their jars for me.  I have 3 large plastic tubs that I store them in.  During the summer when there is a lot of fruit about, I make a lot of jam and jellies.  I nearly rum out of jars.  I made this Apple and Raspberry Jam because I was nearly out of jam.  I always take jam and crumpets to the Swap.  Today a lady asked me if I was the Crumpet lady. !
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Post by: judydawn on September 22, 2018, 02:18:27 pm
LOL, you could wear a lot of hats Chookie - the crumpet lady, bread lady, jam lady etc
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 22, 2018, 07:44:47 pm
I helped out at a Macmillan Coffee Morning  (https://coffee.macmillan.org.uk)today helping in the kitchen. It's the Charity's annual fun raiser nationwide.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 22, 2018, 09:49:18 pm
Went looking for taps, toilets, showers and sinks today for our (hopefully) soon to start extension / renovation.  It is a much harder job than we had anticipated.  We are on a tight budget so, of course, everything we really liked would really blow our finances to smithereens.  Oh well, we will try somewhere else next week and see what comparisons we can come up with. 

Once we have conquered the 'wet stuff' we have floor coverings, light fittings/fixtures, furnishings, colour palettes, curtains, kitchen appliances and, I am sure, a host of other stuff to find.  What a headache - I think you are going to have to put up with me moaning even more than usual for the next months!
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Post by: achookwoman on September 22, 2018, 10:28:44 pm
CC, I’m sure you did a good job in the kitchen.  Often fun working as a community group for a charity.
Marina, a hell of a job.  Lots of compromises coming up.
Yesterday at the Creswick Swap there was a lot of produce on the table that I already had. Then someone mentioned a Bread Machine that they had.  It wasn’t the machine that tweaked my interest but the fact that it had been used to make SD bread and the method had been written in the booklet.  No one else was interested so I put my hand up.
The recipe is interesting.  A modified version of the basic one I use.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 23, 2018, 12:16:36 pm
Marina I look forward to you sharing your selections with us. It’s a big job. When we built I loved some more expensive taps etc. so we decided we would go with them. It wasn’t a good choice, they chop out tap washers like crazy and cost a fortune to repair problems they have. They look lovely but that is about it.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 23, 2018, 09:14:06 pm
Thanks for your comments, Cookie, I'll keep that in mind.  You certainly don't expect that when you pay a lot for an item.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 23, 2018, 10:09:10 pm
DD has just done a big Reno of en-suites at her new home.   Bought most of the fittings from Bunnings,  but had a few special things custom made.  Top of cabinets from local timber.

Can’t believe this but our expensive tap over the kitchen sink has developed a hole in the arm.   When I turn on the hot water, I sprays a fine mist through the hole. 

Making GD a Birthday cake. 
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Post by: cookie1 on September 24, 2018, 10:22:22 am
That was one of the problems we had Chookie. DH said it was because I was always wiping it down!!
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Post by: K Atie on September 24, 2018, 01:04:12 pm
DS and I have been doing a puzzle yesterday and today , such concentration .
Well I think too big a week for me , DD and DS both had MRIs of their knee . DS report came back Sunday arvo , best and busiest GP , all OK . DD was not so great a subc.. fracture of the tibia and fibula, think this is a surface fracture, I feel sick with worry - but I know that once we have seen. The surgeon and follow their recommendation all will be ok . No surgery is needed . This is from her hockey injury a few weeks. ago . Think we topped Friday as the busiest day GP at 7.15 then to be told need MRI and that the earliest appointment  was 6.15 pm ! We got in mid arvo . Dentist mid morning- DS had 2 molars out , my crown repaired, DD Braces bands changed and a bracket lowered , to funny all 3 of us in different rooms . We fitted in Rebel sports sore to get a Surf fins for DD , cricket bat gloves and helmet and bag . Stopped by and saw DM .   
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Post by: judydawn on September 24, 2018, 01:08:20 pm
Phew again Katie.  I hope all the problems work out OK but we Mums can’t help but worry ourselves sick when our children have problems and that doesn’t mean we stop worrying even if they are adults with children of their own.
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Post by: K Atie on September 24, 2018, 01:17:29 pm
I know Judy ridiculous day and we were all very tiered that night . DD is possibly going to have to wear a brace and it will take a long time to heal I was informed today , hopefully we get an appointment soon .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 24, 2018, 11:32:14 pm
K Atie.  I feel for you.  So much happening. As Judy said,  we never stop worrying about our children.
Yesterday we bought 20 bales of Sugar Cane Mulch. We have found that although expensive,  the birds don’t scratch it out and the wind also doesn’t blow it around. It also stops most of the weeds from growing.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 25, 2018, 12:25:04 am
K Atie - I thought you were meant to be slowing down and taking it easy?  How on earth do you keep up with everything?
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Post by: mab19 on September 25, 2018, 01:14:53 am
K Atie, I'm sending you some hugs, I think you need them.  I hope your life settles down soon

GD turned 10 yesterday and we had a family party here.  Food request was sausage rolls, fairy bread, cake and M&M's.  Nanna obliged with a few extras.  The kids all enjoyed themselves.
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Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2018, 03:00:26 am
Good on you Nanna! 
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Post by: achookwoman on September 25, 2018, 03:27:59 am
Mab,  that is terrific.  Typical kid food.  Just saw a cute recipe for kids parties made from mini hot dogs.  Will try it with the kids tomorrow and if successful will post.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 25, 2018, 03:48:05 am
K Atie I am exhausted just reading about your hectic life. I do hope things settle and get sorted out for you all very quickly.
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Post by: K Atie on September 26, 2018, 10:24:17 pm
You are all so kind , I was feeling rather flat thank you . DS and I nearly finished our puzzle , that was my reading time . Picked up DD from Silver Camp and we went out for dinner together which was great as I had a detailed recap of it . No IRB ( rubber rescue boat) as not ok for her knee , she was good about it but will be hard to get it over summer , will see. Seeing surgeon next week ,Tuesday . He would of seen her this week but away , really hard to get into anyone at the moment. So a little shopping then ferry ride trip home , being on the water today will be beautiful.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 26, 2018, 10:47:38 pm
Lovely day with gardeners  boys. Ral and gardener covered beds with Sugar cane mulch.
Had dinner with DD and said farewell to their Danish exchange student.
Today visitors for lunch, all prepared except the mashed potato, TMX.  Made Rum and Raisin Ice Cream for Pud. Man coming to measure up for fly screens
Tomorrow, day of rest.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 27, 2018, 02:23:53 am
I'm sneaking my day of almost rest today. I have to put some snail pellets around the garden, especially near my lemon tree as the snails are eating the skin. I may make a chocolate yeast loaf too. DH is stripping the new car ready to begin the restoration.
I need to make a start on my bookclub book too as I haven't read it yet.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 27, 2018, 08:17:54 pm
Instead of using snail pellets, Cookie, have you tried putting out beer (in sunken traps or saucers) - apparently slugs and snails love it and go to their graves happy!  Another repellent is coffee grounds - I have heard two theories with these, it either gives them the equivalent of a heart attack or they cannot cross over the rough surface (I think wood ash has the same effect as well).
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Post by: achookwoman on September 27, 2018, 10:15:48 pm
Marina, I didn’t have any luck with the beer traps. I think I might try the coffee as it is also good for the garden.   We are having a campaign of not using any poisons in the garden because of our bees. Ral mows regularly to stop the cape weed flowering.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 28, 2018, 05:00:04 am
I will try the coffee grounds Marina, thanks. DH brews his own beer and it is almost non alcoholic so I'm not sure if the snails would like it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 28, 2018, 07:35:53 pm
I went grocery shopping with DS.
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Post by: mab19 on September 29, 2018, 12:24:30 am
I went shopping for more shelving yesterday.  We have a large double cupboard where I keep casseroles, plastic ware, vases, wine etc etc.  It is always getting untidy so maybe this will help to keep things in order.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 29, 2018, 02:17:03 am
Good idea Mab.  I also group things together in flat plastic containers , on the shelves.  This helps as when I unpack my shop, I tend to just push things on to the shelf. I also do this in the fridge. 
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Post by: cookie1 on September 29, 2018, 07:56:41 am
I am watching the AFL grand final and weeding and on here. I can't sit and watch it as I find it too nerve wracking! It's easier to wander round and listen to DD yelling. I would be hopeless if I was there.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 29, 2018, 08:47:14 am
I see your guys won, Cookie, well done - I wasn't watching, (we don't have a TV here) but I took a quick look on the news sites and got the results from there.  It sounds like it was a pretty exciting and closely fought game.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 29, 2018, 09:39:38 am
... oh, and what was I doing today ... signing and enveloping dozens of letters to customers telling them of the changes due to our upcoming renovations (unfortunately for these particular customers I couldn't email  :( ); credit card reconciliation, cooking, more cooking and relaxing.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 29, 2018, 11:07:29 pm
I watched the footy.  Loved every minute.  Congrats Cookie.   Will also watch the NRL tonight. I am not a sporty person but do like to watch the finals in all sports except Cricket.
I am cleaning out the kitchen cupboards.
Also we are having a friend from Perth coming to spend the night next weekend.  She is flying in to Tullamarine and taking a bus from the Airport to Ballarat .  They apparently run every hour.
Must check that her room is nice and fresh.
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Post by: mab19 on September 30, 2018, 01:03:12 am
Although I didn't watch the footy it was certainly a good game.  Well done to your team Cookie

I have started to clean out my big cupboard, this will take me a couple of days.  So much stuff and so many plastic lids without boxes etc. :o
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Post by: cookie1 on September 30, 2018, 06:41:12 am
The footy was certainly exciting. Naturally I was thrilled with the outcome. DD has gone to the welcome for the players at Langley Park, on the river, just down from the city centre.  Lots of excitement in WA today.

I enjoy watching the footy, I listen to test matches on the radio, but like to watch twenty twenty cricket on TV.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 30, 2018, 10:17:08 pm
Watched the NRL finals on TV last night.  Also a great match.
Still haven’t filled the biscuit tin.  Might find time today.
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Post by: K Atie on October 02, 2018, 02:36:24 pm
Great game of footy and NRL we watched a bit .
To Surgeon today for DD , full leg brace at 90 degrees and crutches for 3 weeks , the cracks are above and below the knee and bruising of the bones ,so lucky not to have done her acl . So distracted DD and went to movie Crazy Rich Asians a good laugh light movie . DD not happy to wear it to bed . No netball for the season which is a pain .
Surgeon had a look at my knee and asked to see me in 3weeks too . Just sore and swollen, did tell him I had done a lot of driving . So Three generations of knee problems lucky DM is doing so well . DH has just realized that we are meant to take it easy .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 03, 2018, 01:45:24 am
K Atie, how horrid for you all. Please try and take it easy. 
Went to Bunnings to get a sprinkler for the lawn. Came  out with a lot of nice plants.  One called a Rose Lilly is very interesting.
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Post by: judydawn on October 03, 2018, 02:42:53 am
It’s dangerous going into Bunnings Chookie!  I have a voucher to use there so when I have time I will go for a nice browse myself.  I’m off out to lunch today with a GF then I’m taking her to my favourite pot and succulent plant place near the hotel where we will be dining.
It sounds as if you still need complete rest to me Katie, your DD will certainly miss her sport. 
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Post by: cookie1 on October 03, 2018, 07:09:29 am
Katie is all sounds very painful. Follow everyone's advice and rest up if at all possible.

I did the food shopping this morning. I had just lugged it all in and DH arrived home from the Car Club! I agree with doing away with plastic bags but now I find I need so many bags, otherwise they are filled so much and are so heavy I can hardly carry them. I wasn't looking this morning and one bag had 5 x 2litre containers of milk, plus other bits of cold stuff.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 03, 2018, 08:20:22 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on October 03, 2018, 07:09:29 am
Katie is all sounds very painful. Follow everyone's advice and rest up if at all possible.

I did the food shopping this morning. I had just lugged it all in and DH arrived home from the Car Club! I agree with doing away with plastic bags but now I find I need so many bags, otherwise they are filled so much and are so heavy I can hardly carry them. I wasn't looking this morning and one bag had 5 x 2litre containers of milk, plus other bits of cold stuff.
I know what you mean about the weight of bags, Cookie.  I now use a shopping trolley when I go to the market ... I got sick of feeling like a pack horse on shopping days.  Now, when I go to the supermarket it is generally for a 'top up' so not so many heavy bags.
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Post by: K Atie on October 03, 2018, 09:29:31 pm
Still getting use to having lots of bags too , always put the cold bags first and the cold food at checkout .
DD and I did take it easy yesterday and stayed another night . You would not believe it but DS got a tummy bug and was so ill yesterday , DH had to be the nurse for him . OK so now there needs to be only positive thinking in our world because this is ridiculous. So we saw heaps of friends while out yesterday which was great ! DD got lots of cuddles from DB and DM Hungarian Vizsla’s .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 03, 2018, 11:37:48 pm
More gardening.  Lovely being outside. Visitors for afternoon tea. Better bake something.  Pumpkin and Walnut cake might do.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 04, 2018, 12:20:11 pm
I have to admit to having a Nanna nap today.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 04, 2018, 01:43:01 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on October 03, 2018, 11:37:48 pm
More gardening.  Lovely being outside. Visitors for afternoon tea. Better bake something.  Pumpkin and Walnut cake might do.
Actually it was Pumpkin and Date cake and they loved it.  I had just taken it out of the oven when they arrived. Nothing like fresh cake.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 05, 2018, 02:00:41 am
Especially when it is still slightly warm.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 05, 2018, 05:31:25 pm
Just grocery shopping this morning. On my way home called in to the local pet store to buy another sack of dog food. Lots of road works with temporary traffic lights on my journey.
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Post by: judydawn on October 06, 2018, 10:46:41 am
My gardener was here for 3 hours this morning then I visited the nursing home, late afternoon I popped down to see the kids then called back into the home for a short time on my way back. That’s Saturday done and dusted, now I have my feet up.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 06, 2018, 11:50:01 am
The days often go very quickly Judy. DD and I went shopping this morning. She has a wedding coming up next month and she bought a beautiful dress to wear to it, and another lovely one to wear to the work Christmas do. DH is driving the bride and groom in one of the old cars. I just hope it doesn't break down!!!
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Post by: judydawn on October 06, 2018, 01:31:27 pm
Yikes, so do I cookie.  It’s not really something you can guarantee is it !  Fingers crossed it all goes well, it will look so good in the photos.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 07, 2018, 07:33:07 am
DD is attending the wedding so the bride and groom may have to carried in a Toyota Prado. Last time he was the 'bride carrier' I came along behind at a distance with tools etc.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 07, 2018, 09:48:36 pm
Cookie,  that does sound like great fun.
We are having a mini holiday.  Yesterday we visited a wild flower display at Pomonal. We overnighted it at Dunkeld, at the Royal Mail Hotel. We got the last room available.  Happened to be their deluxroom. Very nice.  Then had dinner in their dining room , breakfast this morning and a guided tour of their kitchen garden.   Photos later.
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Post by: K Atie on October 07, 2018, 10:25:33 pm
Very busy Judy . What fun to be part of such special wedding memories Cookie . Chookie enjoy your time at Dunkield kitchen garden .
Last day of school holidays, off to parent teacher interviews and DD to boarding house with her crutches and leg brace .. could say that these holidays have been full on with family injury and illnesses and driving to appointments . Such a nice sunny weekend even got outside and helped DS clean out the chook house , hoping to get some new chooks this week as we only have lucky who DS let escape fore the day and thought the back door was a nice place to live .
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Post by: judydawn on October 08, 2018, 12:34:52 am
Not heard of any of those places Chookie!  Of course you ended up in the kitchen garden LOL.  Have fun. I’m going to lunch with a friend after feeding DH this morning, like me she was one of the daily visiting relatives that I’ve known now for the 5 years our DH’s were in care together.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 08, 2018, 04:26:08 am
The Royal Mail Kitchen garden was amazing.  They use ducks and Chooks to control the snails and slugs. They host Chefs from all around the world, usually in 6 week blocks.  They teach them how things grow and the time it takes.  It is usually a 6 month planning process. The head gardener gave me a practical tip on growing seeds. What a wonderful experience.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 08, 2018, 06:16:08 am
It sounds wonderful Chookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 08, 2018, 06:13:04 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on October 08, 2018, 04:26:08 am
The Royal Mail Kitchen garden was amazing.  They use ducks and Chooks to control the snails and slugs. They host Chefs from all around the world, usually in 6 week blocks.  They teach them how things grow and the time it takes.  It is usually a 6 month planning process. The head gardener gave me a practical tip on growing seeds. What a wonderful experience.
I am envious, Chookie, that must have been a brilliant visit.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 08, 2018, 10:03:59 pm
I am having trouble printing photos from Dunkeld.  Will do so when we return home. 
Last night we were invited to visit the Royal Mail Hotel wine cellars.  They have 30 thousand bottles.  Largest Cellar in Southern Hemisphere.  We are feeling very spoilt. 
Had another lovely evening  meal.  Ral Pork neck and I had duck.
We are heading home today.  Will take about 2 hours.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 09, 2018, 06:13:53 am
How exciting. That is certainly a lot of wine. I hope they know where to go when someone requests a particular bottle.
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Post by: K Atie on October 09, 2018, 08:22:44 am
Gosh what an experience Chookie .
Made lots of Christmas cakes today at school , my job was to put the mixture and weigh in the tins . Annual event 500 cakes are made in a week ( lots of prep work done before ) . Team effort . Dropped DS at school before , he was pleased of the extra time in the morning .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 09, 2018, 08:45:42 am
K Atie.  That is a lot of cakes.   Great way to raise money.
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Post by: judydawn on October 09, 2018, 09:47:32 am
What a lovely short break you had Chookie, you don’t have to go far to have a great time.
Katie home made Christmas cakes obviously sell well, they must have a big oven at the school to get that many cooked in a week.  Great effort by all involved.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 09, 2018, 09:51:55 pm
Judy, no more OS travel for us.  We can have a good time anywhere.  We met some lovely interesting people on this trip.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 10, 2018, 10:55:21 am
Quote from: achookwoman on October 09, 2018, 09:51:55 pm
Judy, no more OS travel for us.  We can have a good time anywhere.  We met some lovely interesting people on this trip.
My DH says he still hasn't seen Longreach and Winton so he wont even think of going OS. I don't blame you Chookie. Last time was a frightening event. We are amazed at how much interesting exciting stuff there is fairly close to home.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 10, 2018, 01:34:14 pm
You certainly had a great short break Chookie.Loved your comments about the Kitchen Garden and the Wine Cellar.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 10, 2018, 07:51:35 pm
It is funny how we take our own "back yard" for granted and don't visit many of the wonderful places here when there are, literally, millions of people in other parts of the world who would give their 'eye teeth' to visit Australia.   
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Post by: mab19 on October 11, 2018, 01:08:57 am
I must agree that there are so many beautiful places to visit in Australia.  We have loved every trip we have done. 

We are expecting visitors for afternoon tea today so must make something.
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Post by: obbie on October 11, 2018, 02:19:02 am
Marina, I agree, so many great places here in oz.

Cookie my DH was born in Winton.. :D
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Post by: achookwoman on October 11, 2018, 03:21:38 am
Cleaning out fridge and freezers today.  Chooks love it.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 11, 2018, 06:25:28 am
Quote from: obbie on October 11, 2018, 02:19:02 am
Marina, I agree, so many great places here in oz.

Cookie my DH was born in Winton.. :D

So he is a real country boy Robyn. I believe they are getting the museum that burnt down together again.
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Post by: K Atie on October 11, 2018, 01:07:23 pm
Well another day filling Xmas cake tins . A few laughs and a lot of fun .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 11, 2018, 11:17:48 pm
Quote from: K Atie on October 11, 2018, 01:07:23 pm
Well another day filling Xmas cake tins . A few laughs and a lot of fun .
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Go for it K Atie  ;D
Man coming to fit magnetic  fly wire screens.
Baking all day.  Printing off booklets for SD class which is in a couple of weeks.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 12, 2018, 03:59:26 am
I'm very busy and not doing a lot. A little baking and a bit of cleaning.
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Post by: mab19 on October 12, 2018, 05:28:48 am
Went out to give DIL a hand.  DS is away in Queensland working for 6 weeks.  The wood heap was low so we have been cutting wood all afternoon.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 12, 2018, 07:39:58 am
OMG Mab, you are good.
Watched Bee man inspect hives.  Ral wore the gear and I stood well back. 3 frames of honey but not enough to take some.  He thinks probably about Xmas time.
Magnetic flywire man forgot 2 frames so will have to come again.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 12, 2018, 08:03:52 pm
The question as to why the magnetic fly wire man is coming back is ... did you feed him any treats?   :)
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Post by: achookwoman on October 12, 2018, 11:00:21 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on October 12, 2018, 08:03:52 pm
The question as to why the magnetic fly wire man is coming back is ... did you feed him any treats?   :)
Ha,  yes. I offered him lunch but he would only have a cup of tea. He made a mistake.  There are 10 windows that needed covers.
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Post by: mab19 on October 13, 2018, 12:38:50 am
We are going back out to give DIL another hand with the wood.  DS was in the middle of the big storm they had in Queensland, he said it was very scarey.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 13, 2018, 09:35:48 am
I hope he was ok Margaret.  My nephew was up near Kingaroy and he said it frightened him.
DD and I went shopping and had coffee.
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Post by: K Atie on October 13, 2018, 09:46:40 am
A big search for DS phone , my gosh we looked everywhere twice , found this afternoon tucked in the car door pocket on a ledge - I looked in that pocket too . A little bit of gardening DD sat on the rider mower and mowed the back garden for pocket money . Think it brighten her day to be able to do something. We all spent some time with the new chooks , they are very shy . More cuddles and time tomorrow. DH got the huge tractor and moved dead pine trees away . 
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Post by: achookwoman on October 13, 2018, 10:03:00 pm
K Atie, you are busy as usual. With family there is always plenty to do.
Our ride on has decided not to start.  It has been taken away, right when the grass is growing like mad.
Yesterday I bought some tomato plants.  Probably too early to plant them as we may get a frost. I will put a cover over them.
Today I will start building up the SD starter for the class next Sunday. I will need 5 ks of starter.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 14, 2018, 02:21:38 am
That's a lot of starter Chookie, how many in the class?
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Post by: achookwoman on October 14, 2018, 04:54:12 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on October 14, 2018, 02:21:38 am
That's a lot of starter Chookie, how many in the class?
Should be 8 but I prepare for 10. 
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Post by: cookie1 on October 14, 2018, 09:20:50 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on October 14, 2018, 02:21:38 am
That's a lot of starter Chookie, how many in the class?

It sure is.
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Post by: judydawn on October 14, 2018, 09:39:51 am
You are amazing Chookie, soon no-one in Ballarat will be buying sourdough from the bakeries - they’ll all be baking their own.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 14, 2018, 09:02:34 pm
Judy, we have 3 bakeries supplying good SD to Ballarat.  It is very expensive, between $8 and $ 10 a loaf.  From a class of 8 , about 1/2 will continue to make it.
Today I will continue to feed the starter.  It loves this warm weather.
More time in the veggie garden. Planting tomatoes and Zuchinni and mulching the beds with the litter from Chook shed.
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Post by: K Atie on October 15, 2018, 11:20:30 am
So does anyone have rhode red hens ? Would like to know what they are like , ours are frightened easily .
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 15, 2018, 07:47:05 pm
Got the keys for our temporary accommodation yesterday whilst we renovate / extend our home and shop  Went to show the apartment to one of our staff members, only to find we had been given faulty keys!  Will hopefully get working keys very soon as we have to start moving in in the next couple of days so that our upstairs area and workshop are ready for the builders to start work in 2 weeks' time.  We should be back here in our own 'new' home in 12 months.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 15, 2018, 09:15:17 pm
Marina, that is all very exciting.
KAtie, RIR Chooks are one of the few breeds  that we have never had.  They are a beautiful looking Chook.  They will settle down as all new Chooks are flighty. I think they are a meat and egg breed where as we go for just predominately egg laying ones.
This sounds silly but I call to my Chooks when I am giving them scraps each day.   They now come when called. I can only let them out when I am working in the veggie garden as we have foxes.
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Post by: K Atie on October 15, 2018, 10:10:16 pm
DH ordered them the night before delivery and that is all they had available. I did look at thier feet and think they would be good for stock , just for a moment! No way my kids would never talk to me again . We have the same problem , Fox’s are too smart . Think these will lay much earlier too . DS hatches chickens this term , he may get to keep one . DD did the same and we only lost hers a few months ago .
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Post by: mab19 on October 16, 2018, 12:43:02 am
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This sounds silly but I call to my Chooks when I am giving them scraps each day.   They now come when called. I can only let them out when I am working in the veggie garden as we have foxes.

Chookie, there is nothing wrong with calling your chooks.   When we were out in the country my DH would sit in the paddock with his 10 head cattle all standing around him while he talked to them.  I'm sure the neighbours thought we were a bit weird.  DH only need to call out and they would all come running.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2018, 03:18:38 am
I think it is quite natural to call your chooks. Like you Margaret, we always called our cows. They came up and received as bale of hay (actually it was a sheaf of hay) to eat and the milking cow came in to be milked.

Marina everything sounds very exciting.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 16, 2018, 09:28:44 pm
KAtie, hope DSs chicken isn’t a rooster.
More gardening in the Veggie patch today.  Cooler and we had rain over night.
Still feeding up the SD starter.
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Post by: K Atie on October 17, 2018, 10:44:13 am
DS has been told no rooster , there are less eggs than student I believe this year hopefully we get one as Greygrey was nearly 3 years old ,DDs chook . Our girls are happy DS is spending a little time after we get home from the bus but homework is a needed activity too .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 17, 2018, 11:42:38 am
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Got the keys for our temporary accommodation yesterday whilst we renovate / extend our home and shop  Went to show the apartment to one of our staff members, only to find we had been given faulty keys!  Will hopefully get working keys very soon as we have to start moving in in the next couple of days so that our upstairs area and workshop are ready for the builders to start work in 2 weeks' time.  We should be back here in our own 'new' home in 12 months.
Exciting times ahead for you Marina. Good luck with your renovation.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 17, 2018, 09:19:43 pm
Car service and shopping.  Will make an overnight loaf of SD .  Vietnamese rice paper rolls.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 23, 2018, 09:28:18 am
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Post by: cookie1 on October 23, 2018, 09:35:29 am
Today we travelled a whole 72km. We left Nannup about 10-too much talking. Had morning tea in Bridgetown by the river and drove on to Manjimup. We are staying here tonight. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181023/eb6f9cd696e6db1fb3e2e833acf74865.jpg)
This was the morning tea stop.
This afternoon we travelled around Manjimup and saw some of the tall timbers down here.
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Post by: judydawn on October 23, 2018, 01:16:54 pm
Lovely spot cookie, enjoy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 23, 2018, 08:59:55 pm
Stunning photos Cookie. 8)
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Post by: achookwoman on October 23, 2018, 09:17:29 pm
Cookie, beautiful trees and so green in first photos. 
We are in Melbourne and staying at the Swanston hotel.  They have renovated some of the rooms, ( and the price). They are very nice.  We love being right in the centre of the city.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 24, 2018, 12:05:24 am
It looks very green over your way, Cookie.

Enjoy Melbourne, Chookie.
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Post by: mab19 on October 24, 2018, 12:29:22 am
Beautiful photos Cookie.

I have been doing some laundry and cleaning as we are going to Lakes Entrance for a few days.
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Post by: judydawn on October 24, 2018, 08:14:32 am
Everyone is taking off some place, a perfect time to do so with an improvement in weather.  I had a lovely day touring through the hills, stopping here and there for coffee, lunch, browsing the shops.  My friend knew the area like the back of her hand as her Grandparents and a lot of their family lived up there in the early days.  I had no idea where I was most of the time!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 24, 2018, 10:26:37 am
It’s green 75% of the time down here in the south west corner Marina. It’s really lovely.
Today we left Manjimup and headed north east up into Wheatbelt areas. About 200km. We are in Wagin tonight. The home of the big ram. They have a big Woolarama here every year.

Chookie I agree that being in the centre of Melbourne is good. I haven’t been over for ages. I’ll have to chase DD to see if she is heading to any conferences over there.

Judy, your day sounds lovely. The Adelaide hills are beautiful. DH knows them quite well as he did some of his National Service up at Woodside army camp.
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Post by: judydawn on October 24, 2018, 01:50:44 pm
It was a perfect day for it cookie, we had lunch at a restaurant in Woodside which we both enjoyed. Apparently next time we are heading for Gawler for the day then on another occasion up to Kadina. It was nice to sit back and enjoy the countryside whilst she did the driving!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 25, 2018, 12:01:03 pm
It sounds lovely Judy.
We spent last night in Wagin. Then this morning we got a call that MIL was refusing to take her medication!!!  It turned out that the nursing home had requested it be crushed by the pharmacy.  This was an error by the nursing home. I’m not sure why they rang us, maybe they thought we could make it take it! However she knew it wasn’t right and refused. They eventually said they would get more from the chemist that wasn’t crushed-at MIL’S cost.  DH wasn’t too impressed but she has to have it.  We didn’t want to have to sit on her and force her mouth open . 
So it’s all sorted now.
The big ram in Wagin.
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Post by: judydawn on October 25, 2018, 12:35:49 pm
At the moment our nursing home is calling us for very minor problems cookie, eg changing his patch a day late. The RN also tried to ring DH’s doctor to inform him too so I queried her as to why they needed to do that.  It’s all to do with the Oakden problem, they now have to inform us of every tiny little detail.  Seems silly to me for minor things but they are only following orders.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 26, 2018, 02:33:29 am
I'd much rather they call us Judy, it keeps us in the loop. I must admit MIL's nursing home has always been excellent with letting us know of any changes at all.
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Post by: K Atie on October 26, 2018, 11:39:29 pm
Early start drove DD to school , ops forgot to mention mum I have a piano lesson at 8 am and piano book was left at the boarding house ! 7 am left toast in the car . Treated myself to turmeric latte and flourless chocolate cake yum . Helped at school set up for speech day afternoon tea .
Had been in Melbourne to see surgeon re DD knee , brace off no crutches,but very sore after a day at school . She had another MRI but we have to wait till Monday now to see how it has healed . Has to do treat it with no running and no netball . I have to take anti inflammatory for my knee . What a week no wonder I do not want to get out of bed .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 28, 2018, 03:25:56 am
This morning we drove GD to station so she could catch train to Melbourne.  The train was full so that attached another few carriages.
A small town near us was having a Spring Festival. It was lovely.  Lots of stalls in their Bot Gardens.
It is nice to see everyone so busy. 
On Friday, a friend was celebrating her Birthday.  We were invited to an amazing Seafood lunch.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 28, 2018, 03:27:10 am
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Post by: cookie1 on October 28, 2018, 05:16:14 am
That seafood looks so tasty.
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2018, 07:29:17 am
You are sharing it aren’t you Chookie??
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Post by: achookwoman on October 28, 2018, 08:27:18 pm
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You are sharing it aren’t you Chookie??
Yes, served 4 with some lift over.
Planting succulents we bought at Country market yesterday.
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Post by: Bedlam on October 29, 2018, 10:20:39 pm
Yum Chookie, that does look amazing.
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Post by: K Atie on October 30, 2018, 11:08:02 am
Went to yoga today , first time after knee operation. Really good but there is so much I cannot do . Positive is it was great to be getting some streaching . Feel so much better .
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Post by: judydawn on October 30, 2018, 08:19:57 pm
It’s a start Katie, small steps and you will be there in time.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 31, 2018, 04:28:56 am
K Atie,  that is good.  As Judy says, small steps.
Our DIL Wendy is having a knee job done tomorrow.  She is allergic to pain killers.
I have been in the garden all morning. Pooped now.  I have planted Cucumber and Zuchinni seedlings. This afternoon will plant been and pumpkin seeds. I picked snow peas and baby Broard Beans and masses of Spinach.
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Post by: judydawn on October 31, 2018, 06:55:42 am
Loved loved loved Mama Mia, lots of laughs and fabulous music.
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Post by: K Atie on October 31, 2018, 09:08:06 am
Yes baby steps . So I went for a walk down the farm lane with stick incase the magpies swoop me . Thought I had not walked that far but soon turned around , in fact I stopped for awhile the headed home . Tomorrow i’ll try going early as it is ment to be warm . Quiet with no kids , DH out late with tractor service men , been here all day .
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Post by: achookwoman on November 06, 2018, 04:27:16 am
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Post by: cookie1 on November 06, 2018, 06:30:50 am
They are really beautiful Chookie.

This morning DH and I went out to where he is driving the bride on Saturday, just so that he could check the layout. It was all good. We then called on my brother for morning coffee.
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Post by: judydawn on November 06, 2018, 08:17:31 am
Lovely roses Chookie, they had some nice bunches on the tables for today’s Melbourne Cup festivities at the nursing home too.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 06, 2018, 08:26:33 pm
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Lovely roses Chookie, they had some nice bunches on the tables for today’s Melbourne Cup festivities at the nursing home too.
That is nice.  Seems like a good year for Roses.
Around town today doing jobs and paying bills.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 07, 2018, 08:42:23 am
DD had an exam today. I went shopping for food. The Aldi opened at my shopping centre today. So with about 15 shops in the entire centre there is a Coles, Woolworths and an Aldi.
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Post by: judydawn on November 07, 2018, 10:29:39 am
Did you go in there cookie?
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Post by: Bedlam on November 07, 2018, 11:26:09 am
I can almost smell those roses Chookie, beautiful.  We celebrated a friends twins turning one today. She has 3 bios (17,14,12) and 5 fosterlings 6,5 4 and the one year olds. She is amazing, mind 20 years my junior! The twins are her four year olds siblings.
Cookie we swapped my LC Torana for a monaro when I was expecting my first born. It was awful had fat tyres and a floppy sports steering wheel. I used to feel I had carried it on my back driving the bloody thing. Memories!!


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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 07, 2018, 08:35:44 pm
Beautiful display of roses Chookie.
Travelled into London today. I met GS off his school bus as DD had a parent teacher meeting late afternoon. He’s now in bed after doing his homework, eating dinner and having a bath. We did read together before I switched off his light.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 07, 2018, 08:58:49 pm
CC, nice activities with GS.
Bedlam, how does your friend do it. ?
We are off to Melbourne today.  Medical check up for Ral, dinner with DS and family.  Staying over night.
It was a frosty night.  Had to cover all the tomatoes.
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Post by: K Atie on November 08, 2018, 12:17:00 am
Stewed some peaches in Thermomix. Off to have hair cut and then pick up DS after cricket practice . Cricket game was cancelled yesterday after school due to weather. so so cold last night went out to book club and had to wear a jumper and wool long cardigan to keep warm . Fire was going when returned home .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 08, 2018, 02:13:54 am
No Judy I didn't go into Aldi. I will wait until the rush at that store drops a bit. Woolworths had matched all their specials.
Denise I had a LC Torana. I bought it from my brother when he sold it. I can imagine the Monaro.

Enjoy your time in Melbourne Chookie. I so want to get over there again. Maybe soon I hope.
I had to wear a jumper to my book club too K Atie. Although it is going to be 28 today and 30+ tomorrow.
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Post by: K Atie on November 09, 2018, 04:09:59 am
Up very early with DS to meet DD for her 16 Th Birthday breakfast with boarding friends , who were excited to have breakfast at a cafe . Home now baking a Orange blossom, yoghurt and cardamom cake : Alice bakes cake . Adapted it to thermomix. This will be for tomorrow when DD will come home . Busy day for her out with a couple of girls for afternoon tea then out later for another girlfriends 16 Th dinner .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 09, 2018, 07:17:05 am
An exciting age to be. I don't think I wish to be 16 again though. It would mean I have just completed my first year at boarding school, which I hated. The next year wasn't too bad though.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 09, 2018, 07:45:37 pm
I went grocery shopping with DS today.
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Post by: mab19 on November 09, 2018, 10:38:37 pm
Taking advantaage of the fine weather and catching up on the laundry.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 09, 2018, 11:00:21 pm
 Cookie, let us know when you are coming to Melbourne.  We will either come and meet with you or you could come to Invermay. Or both!!
Next week we are going to the RACV Resort at Inverloch.  We feel very fortunate that Mab and her DH are driving down to visit.
We are doggie sitting DD big white dog.  He like to get around and sniff.
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Post by: judydawn on November 10, 2018, 10:36:24 am
This afternoon a friend and I went to see the movie Bohemian Rhapsody, we both loved it.  It finished at 5.45 pm so we stopped off at a hotel on the way home for dinner.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 10, 2018, 09:21:52 pm
Judy, that sounds perfect.
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Post by: mab19 on November 10, 2018, 11:49:24 pm
I have heard goo reports about that movie Judy.

DH and I are looking forward to catching up with Chookie and her DH when they come to Inverloch.
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Post by: judydawn on November 11, 2018, 03:21:10 am
You are in for a treat Margaret, such beautiful people.
This morning I was given a plant stand so I went to Bunnings and bought a heap of shade-house plants to fill it up.  My Christmas present to myself.  Can’t wait to get home and set it up.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 11, 2018, 09:15:58 am
Judy, nothing like getting yourself a present.   That does sound nice.
We returned DD dog , we will miss him. 
Cooked a roast Chook for dinner.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 11, 2018, 09:35:47 am
Ooh Margaret and Chookie you will have a lovely catch up. Sometimes we seem so far way. Oh well, one day we will get back over that way.
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Post by: judydawn on November 11, 2018, 09:40:58 am
All done
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Post by: achookwoman on November 11, 2018, 08:33:03 pm
Judy, looks good. There is no holding you back once you get started.
House cleaning today.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 12, 2018, 02:20:14 am
It looks lovely Judy.
Same here Chookie.  Although I will fit in a Classic loaf as well.

Here is a photo of DH and the car he used for the wedding.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 12, 2018, 02:23:29 am
While I am on tapatalk posting photos I will share a couple of others. One is a photo that DH took of me climbing the Diamond Tree fire look out at Manjimup-it’s a bit weird angle wise. He was on the ground taking it!!
The other is me taking a photo of him!!! As you do!
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 12, 2018, 04:32:28 am
Would love to meet up again if you come over, Cookie.
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Post by: judydawn on November 12, 2018, 08:20:23 am
Lovely photos cookie.  You’re looking pretty trim young lady, well done you.
Does DH do many weddings with the old cars?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 12, 2018, 05:27:50 pm
Great photos Cookie.
Love what you did with your plant stand Judy.
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Post by: Bedlam on November 12, 2018, 11:04:04 pm
Wow Jean, look at you! Brave and trim. Well done.
Judy the plant stand looks lovely, now the hard bit to keep them all alive( well for me).
Chookie Ral and Mab enjoy your catch up.
Lots of catching up, business books, house etc before we go away, nothing exciting.


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Post by: achookwoman on November 13, 2018, 06:13:38 am
OMG, Cookie.  You do look good.  A real credit to you.
Bedlam, enjoy your break away.
We have arrived at the RACV Resort.  Lots of people our age and a bit younger.  We are on a special 3 night package. Luxury Ocean View room. Breakfast included and Dinner one night.
It took us 5 hours to get here, but that was with stops for Morning Coffee and lunch at a Road House. ( big petrol station with McDonalds, KFC and a couple of other food places ).  The traffics on the roads is very heavy and very fast.   We do not travel as well as we used to.  Just takes longer. It is 31 degrees here. 
Looking forward to catching up with Mab and her DH tomorrow.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 13, 2018, 06:18:22 am
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Post by: judydawn on November 13, 2018, 08:12:05 am
That looks nice and peaceful Chookie.  It sounds as if you need that after the long trip.
Denise, placed where they are I cannot help but notice if any of the plants becomes stressed. I’ve not had a lot of shade house plants in my lifetime so I am hoping I have a bit of luck with these expensive poppets.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 13, 2018, 10:56:11 am
A very relaxing outlook Chookie. Have fun.

Thank you all for the lovely comments. Marina I would love to come over, hopefully fairly soon. I will certainly let you know.  I miss all my forum friends.

I was fortunate enough to be invited to see ' out the back' at a pathology centre this morning. I was invited by Diabetes WA. I absolutely loved it. We also had a presentation showing breast cancer cells and cervical cancer cells. There are 270 people work at this place. It was really informative.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 13, 2018, 08:33:25 pm
Have a good time Chookie.

Blimey Cookie that's a different tour. LOL. No wonder it was fascinating for you.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 15, 2018, 05:05:41 am
It has been just fantastic to catch up with Mab and her DH.   I just knew Mab and I would get on just fine, but worry that Ral may not find anything in common with a TMX partner.  I needn’t have worried as both men seemed to enjoy each other’s company.  It was nice to enjoy a meal together and as they decided to stay overnight, we also had breakfast together.   We were more than happy to help them celebrate their Wedding Anniversary.   They were married the same year as us.
The RACV Resort is pretty informal and we spent time in the Lounge chatting about all things TMX.  Mab presented us with some TMX made Yo- Yos, Ral Favourite Biscuits, that I hardly ever make. Ral hasalready sampled them and said, delicious.
I must admit, it has been nice not to cook for a few days.
Dinner in the Restaurant again tonight,  and then home tomorrow.  We are not looking forward to the trip as the roads are usually hell on Fridays.  We thought we might leave early but locals have said that unless we leave at 3 or 4 am it will be just as bad.
We might as well leave when we are ready and take our time.
Finally ,we really appreciated Mab and he DH taking the trouble to come and visit.
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Post by: judydawn on November 15, 2018, 05:43:30 am
It’s always nice to meet our Thermomix friends and put names to faces.  So glad this took place and that, as usual, you enjoyed each others’ company.  Have a safe trip home tomorrow Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2018, 12:01:52 pm
That's lovely Chookie and Margaret. It would have been lots of fun.
Drive safely Ral.

I went and had my hair cut today.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 15, 2018, 07:25:26 pm
How wonderful that you had a lovely time with Margaret and her DH Chookie.
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Post by: mab19 on November 16, 2018, 01:30:57 am
We had a lovely time meeting up with Chookie and her DH.  The men found plenty to talk about and Chookie and I talked about bread and all things TMX among other things as well.   It was as if we had known each other for years.  I am so glad we finally got to meet them and hope we can meet up again one day.

Back to normal life today, housework and shopping.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 16, 2018, 06:33:04 am
It's always lovely to meet up with "our TMX family".  Glad to hear you had a wonderful time talking all things TMX.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 17, 2018, 08:46:25 am
I didn't manage to come on the forum yesterday. I had a quick look and it seemed to be down but forgot to come back later.
Yesterday DD and I attended a morning tea and talk by Minette Walters. It was fantastic and we both enjoyed it.  We then had a Japanese meal for lunch. A wonderful day.

This morning D H bought another Holden.  A 1962 EJ.  He is so excited about it. This one is licensed and more or less ready to go. Hopefully the pick up will be on Tuesday. He said I could have this one, so I have happily said yes. I have only seen photos so far but I love it.
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Post by: judydawn on November 17, 2018, 10:32:17 am
That’s great cookie, looking forward to seeing you standing alongside it in due course.
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Post by: K Atie on November 17, 2018, 11:01:14 am
Huge few days DD to the dentist (first dropped DD off at the National art gallery to go shopping in the city with friend ). Did a few errands . Dentist for DD . Found a small birthday cake at David Jones for DD to take to dinner . Dropped DD at Fonda ( Mexican food ) to met up with friends for her16 Th Birthday. Today we dropped into DM , then shopping . My Nice had her final 3year Art exhibition at Monash so DD, DM, DN 1and DN2 and myself went to it . Great time had three generations talked ,listened viewed amazing work . Out to lunch . Sad goodbye to DN who is returning again to The Big White Canada 🇨🇦 ( skiing teaching level 2 ) for 4 half months ( that's their season) . We will miss her . Travelled home cooked dinner , DH and DH went bailing clover hay , it disintegrated, too hot . Home shower bed .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 17, 2018, 11:06:39 am
I'm exhausted just reading all that K Atie. I've had a couple of busy days and need a sleep.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 17, 2018, 11:32:15 am
Here it is Judy, still at its old home in Mandurah. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181117/59a3a798af44258f56d9c25bd01bb398.jpg)


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Post by: judydawn on November 17, 2018, 12:38:34 pm
Looks good cookie, DH will soon have it up to scratch for his dear lady.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 17, 2018, 07:04:58 pm
I like the colour of your new vehicle Cookie.You are going to have fun driving it. ;D
I met a couple of friends for lunch today. It was lovely to see them.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 18, 2018, 01:37:09 am
Having been away for 4 days,  the garden has needed a lot of water. All looking good now.  The lawns are drying off which is typical for this time of the year. Lots of flowers on the Tomato plants. 
Cookie, love the look of your new car.  Lovely colour.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 18, 2018, 10:46:44 pm
K Atie, was the Fonda restaurant the Collingwood one?  If so, you were just 2 minutes from our shop
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Post by: cookie1 on November 19, 2018, 08:48:56 am
Transferring money and then driving down to Mandurah to pick up the new/old car. Somehow it has taken all day.
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Post by: K Atie on November 19, 2018, 12:57:26 pm
Marina it was the Windsor one ! Food sounded great girls loved it .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 19, 2018, 05:44:33 pm
I’ve been doing housework today.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 20, 2018, 08:51:42 am
Something I need to do CC. I've been out all week and have a couple more days out planned.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 21, 2018, 07:57:39 am
I went to Nobu at the casino for lunch today. We both had a Bento box.  I do love them. We were naughty and had sweets as well, now all I want to do is sleep.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 21, 2018, 09:42:13 pm
Have been putting off the house work, better get stuck into it today.  Maybe if I wedge it in between some cooking it won’t seem so bad. Will give TMX a workout with soup and bread.
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Post by: Bedlam on November 22, 2018, 01:43:19 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 19, 2018, 08:48:56 am
Transferring money and then driving down to Mandurah to pick up the new/old car. Somehow it has taken all day.

Would have loved a catch up Cookie, perhaps next time you are my way?


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Post by: cookie1 on November 22, 2018, 07:50:15 am
It did enter my mind Denise. However DH wanted me to follow him home as he drove the old/new car.
Perhaps after your holiday and the Christmas New Year rush I will come down and visit you. See if we can get Jeninwa to join us.
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Post by: Bedlam on November 22, 2018, 11:11:29 am
Yes Cookie that would be lovely. I would happily pick you up from the train station. Always nice to catch up with Jen too.


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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 22, 2018, 07:12:09 pm
I went to the dentist today. No treatment required.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 22, 2018, 09:42:14 pm
Need a new bag of bread flour. Will go to Natures Cargo and try a resist other goodies.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 23, 2018, 07:08:37 am
That's good not requiring any work done CC.

DD and I went out for lunch again today as it's the last day of her holidays.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 24, 2018, 08:13:15 am
I went up to my little Italian shop this morning, as I hadn't been for a while. I picked up some lovely fruit from their farm in Manjimup and also an Advent calendar-using jam. I have a thing for little pots of jam so I couldn't resist this. DD and Dh will help to eat them.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 24, 2018, 04:09:03 pm
We have GS here for the weekend. We went to the Natural History Museum this morning in Tring. This afternoon we've painted some tree decorations. Took Chance for his afternoon walk and now relaxing by the fire.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 24, 2018, 09:11:49 pm
CC, sounds idyllic.
Festival in Ballarat today. Might go and have a look.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 25, 2018, 07:07:03 am
Does GS enjoy sitting by the fire CC?
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Post by: achookwoman on November 25, 2018, 08:42:39 pm
Paying Council rates today.  Our most expensive bill.  Made me question what we get for this.  Very little , I have decided.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 26, 2018, 03:13:28 am
Chookie, apparently there is a Scottish or highland festival on in Daylesford this weekend, is Jilly playing there?
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Post by: cookie1 on November 26, 2018, 05:51:01 am
Housework and ironing here today. (sorry Gert!)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 26, 2018, 05:17:31 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on November 25, 2018, 07:07:03 am
Does GS enjoy sitting by the fire CC?
Not really Cookie. He's always wants to do something either playing with his toys or playing games. He only sits near the fire when he wants to watch a cartoon on the TV.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 28, 2018, 10:59:46 am
Marina, Jilly is playing with her School Pipe band.  They are competing against other schools.  Looks like perfect weather.   Last year they were washed out. The year before  it was a heatwave.
We are taking Gert along.  We will take our chairs and sit under the beautiful trees and watch the antics and of course listen to the pipes.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 28, 2018, 01:30:03 pm
That sounds beautiful Chookie. Bagpipes are awesome.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 29, 2018, 07:42:06 pm
Introducing Gert to the Chooks today and inspecting veggie garden.
Last night Gert met the 3 ducklings and watched the antics as Ral fed the 2 remaining fish.
Then out to the Yacht club for lunch.
Will bake overnight SD loaf this morning.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 30, 2018, 07:24:01 am
I hope the weather is kind to you all.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 01, 2018, 02:24:35 am
Beautiful day up here today - Gert may even be tempted to shed a layer (or two) of clothing
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Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2018, 06:47:47 am
LOL
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Post by: achookwoman on December 01, 2018, 09:13:31 pm
Gert is coping amazingly well with our unpredictable weather. 
Today we are cooking.  Rhubarb tart, Portuguese Custard Tarts, Hummus  and SD loaf.
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Post by: K Atie on December 02, 2018, 03:31:58 am
On Friday DS came home on the bus with a huge gingerbread house and a pet carrier with the chicken he raised at school for science. It is a bantam m.... It is settling in well but is in a box inside at night . Today I keep putting it out in a big cage in the garden and tell DS that is were it is to be. Spotted DS and chick studying for exams under the tree. It is black and small .
Just went to check on our six chooks that we got many weeks ago as on was in the nesting box , yes one small egg , here we go eggs a plenty soon .
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Post by: cookie1 on December 02, 2018, 09:36:58 am
I love chooks, sadly we cant keep any here in suburbia.

We had our car club Christmas party today. It was lovely fun. We took the new/old Holden EJ.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 03, 2018, 08:14:45 pm
K Atie glad your Chooks have started to lay.
We are taking Gert to the Airport today.  We are sad to see her go.  She has been the ideal guest as we are all so comfortable together. We have cooked together and she has cleaned up after me,!!! she has collected the eggs,  picked spinach for breakfast , sorted out our problems with iPads and phones.   Gert has also inspired me to really get going on my diet.   There are still many things for her to see and do in our town so she will have to come again.   
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Post by: cookie1 on December 04, 2018, 04:56:18 am
I can guess how you all must have felt when Gert left. True friends are wonderful.


Our weiro woke us last night about 2.30am. The poor darling was having a seizure or similar. He died not long after. We all felt very sad as we have had him for a very long time. I will miss his 'hello' and 'what ya doin'.
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Post by: judydawn on December 04, 2018, 11:05:21 am
Oh cookie, how sad for you and your delightful little bird.  It must have been a shock for you all.

Today was trading table day so I was there at early to set ourselves up for 9 friends coming in to join us. The circle seats around the table grew wider and wider, a good time was had by all and they all went home happy with their purchases.  Back home by 2.30 as I had 7 female neighbours in for our Christmas afternoon tea, the last 2 left at 7 pm. 

Pity Gert’s visit is over Chookie, sounds like you would have liked her to stay longer. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 04, 2018, 08:47:23 pm
Sorry to hear your beloved weiro has died Cookie.

Very well done on the your success today at the Care Home Judy.

It sounds as though you had a lovely time with Gert Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 05, 2018, 11:08:59 am
I went to the podiatrist this morning and then did my grocery shopping.  I put a radio beside the budgie as he looked so sad without his friend. He is sitting on my shoulder at the moment,  as DD and D H are out walking.
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Post by: K Atie on December 07, 2018, 12:45:55 am
Sorry about your bird Cookie .
Have spent ages on the Internet looking on how to fix torn seal on our Miele washing machine. DS and I found water under it last last night , the rug near was wet so put that on top of the clothes line . Well if in doubt  ring Miele Melbourne and E &S Trading . Order a huge grey seal and take off a spring, remove then  take a photo of area so to match it up with new seal . Hoping DH comes to the party and repairs it when arrives . Keep thinking I have to put washing on .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 07, 2018, 01:56:41 am
Cookie, sorry to hear about your bird.   We become so attached to our pets.
Judy, sounds like great interest in your table.
K Atie, we wouldn’t attempt any repairs to our Appliances.   Hope DH can fix it.
Hot today so working inside. 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2018, 07:26:39 am
Hope your DH can fix the washing machine KAtie. We were assured that when we bought our Miele washing machine last year that it would outlast us. Hopefully it will.
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Post by: K Atie on December 07, 2018, 09:33:30 am
I would not attempt fixing it but we could wait months for someone to come . We brought it in 2006 , they say 20 years for Miele . Harvest will start and there will be no hope of a repair . So hot the little chick is inside to recoup from today’s heat . It is terrified of us but not DS .
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Post by: K Atie on December 08, 2018, 05:37:20 am
Helped DD & DS vacuum my car and DH car . It got so hot we went back later to finish the job . DS had his little chicken inside last night ( yesterday it got really too hot for her) it spent the whole night perched on a box edge . Then it flew to a chair ... time to put it outside . DS thinks its fine to be free outside when he is there . It flew again quite a long stretch.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 08, 2018, 11:19:44 am
The chick sounds cute. It obviously has wing feathers now.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 08, 2018, 03:55:29 pm
Putting on my party frock tonight and going to a party.Its my Slimming World group annual Christmas do. DH is looking after the dog, it's not his cup of tea.😂
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Post by: achookwoman on December 08, 2018, 09:01:10 pm
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Putting on my party frock tonight and going to a party.Its my Slimming World group annual Christmas do. DH is looking after the dog, it's not his cup of tea.😂
CC, I can see you smiling as you write this. 
I’m having a clean out cupboard experience at the moment. 
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Post by: judydawn on December 08, 2018, 09:04:32 pm
Hope you have a lovely time Denise and can indulge in some little treats.
I bet you put most of your cupboard contents back in Chookie LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 09, 2018, 07:16:07 am
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Hope your DH can fix the washing machine KAtie. We were assured that when we bought our Miele washing machine last year that it would outlast us. Hopefully it will.

Would you believe our machine threw a wobbly this morning.  With the help of the instruction book and DH we eventually made it happy again.

Denise I hope you enjoyed your party.
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Post by: K Atie on December 09, 2018, 09:19:07 am
Cookie I always have the speed one lower , otherwise it sounds like a jet plane . Washing trip to MIL house . Just got it dry and the heavens opened , all dry now ready for school . Chaser bin arrived it is huge , this holds the grain all 42 tonnes , pulled along by a tractor . Spent the afternoon sorting Christmas presents . DD was at minimal skills for CFA all day , learning to be a firefighter , think that DH wants her to do this but she refuses to go out and fight a fire . Doing it so she knows what to do if there is a fire and be aweare . Things we do .   
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 09, 2018, 06:55:44 pm
I had a great time last night thanks girls.
Today we joined friends for lunch at a local pub to celebrate our friends birthday. He loved the Pear,Lemon and Cardamom Chutney I made him.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 11, 2018, 09:24:32 pm
CC, you are having a very social time.  Great.
K Atie, a very busy time.  Hope your DH can finish before the rain.
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Post by: K Atie on December 12, 2018, 10:53:59 am
Old fashioned school sports today , last day of school finally. Many farewells . Wish there was a break but straight to Melbourne in the morning for Dentist and DD leg surgeon. Quick visit to DM for Xmas exchange . How can this year be finishing so quickly ?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 12, 2018, 06:21:37 pm
I’ve been doing housework.
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Post by: mab19 on December 12, 2018, 10:13:08 pm
Finishing the last of the Christmas shopping today.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2018, 03:45:18 am
Well done on finishing the Christmas shopping Margaret. I only have my brothers to buy for and they have gift cards.
K Atie I agree totally. The year flies by far too fast. I hope DD gets on well in Melbourne.
I was going to visit my brother but he rang and has a horrid cold so I have put the visit off until he is better. I don't want him sharing.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2018, 06:40:57 am
I've just been reading about the rain in Victoria. Stay safe Chookie, mab, Marina and K Atie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 13, 2018, 07:00:19 am
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I've just been reading about the rain in Victoria. Stay safe Chookie, mab, Marina and K Atie.
Thanks, Cookie.  We got off pretty easily in our part of town, but it looked fierce elsewhere.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 13, 2018, 10:03:47 pm
Thanks Cookie about the rain.  We have had steady rain for 2 days, not floods like in some places.
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Post by: mab19 on December 13, 2018, 11:37:16 pm
Thanks Cookie,  We have had some rain but nothing like the rest of the state.  The forecast for today is for heavy rain but tht is for further east.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 14, 2018, 02:32:35 am
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Thanks Cookie about the rain.  We have had steady rain for 2 days, not floods like in some places.
Did your dam fill up Chookie?
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Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2018, 05:32:13 am
Good news about the rain. I hope K Atie wasn't half way to Melbourne.
It's rather hot here today, I'm sure it has only been done because the test match is being played here this time.  ;D
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Post by: K Atie on December 14, 2018, 11:37:51 am
Oh my gosh I left at 6.30 am and we went straight to the dentist at 10.40 , that trip takes 3 hours normally! It poured for the first hour at 80 ks . We got to the Ballarat rd turn off , we keep going to Westgate Bridge it took us an hour . The traffic was bad , 8 ks . DD is fine front Braces moved higher and the surgeon was pleased , she is to do intense exercises to strengthen her knee ! Tell a teenager to exercise! She will but think it is a bit wet to ride her bike . All good . We zoomed around and got so wet that we were laughing . A dash to Apple store to look at computers . Late visit to great nephew and nice , this was our highlight as we gave them a toy Thermomix, yes he was allowed to open it early but too funny as he had gone to bed and new normally that he was not meant to get out “ it's ok mummy I will open it in the morning “ . He put it next to his mum's T31 thermo .
Today we left and thought it was meant to be fine we spent many hours in Ballarat shopping . I was getting two Tyers fitted , but there was a problem . Anyway we headed home and stopped close to home at a friends home to pick up my cardigan I had left behind . As we went up the drive it bucketed down for an hour . Cup of tea and chat. Really what a couple of days .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 14, 2018, 05:11:01 pm
Grocery shopped with DS this morning and this afternoon I did the ironing.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 15, 2018, 08:13:04 pm
Yesterday we visited a friend who has just bought a unit in a retirement village.  We were very impressed with the communal facilities and his 2 bedroom unit. 
Today we are going to Melbourne for 2 nights.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2018, 11:14:11 am
Do you look at the Myer Christmas windows Chookie?

We had friends round this morning and then this afternoon we went with DD to look at a couple of houses to build.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 16, 2018, 07:47:51 pm
Cookie, we often look at theMyer windows but they are not as good as they were years ago. 
Yesterday we went to Lygon street.  King and Godfrey’s has been 3 years being renovated.  It is fantastic. It is an Italianstore with lots of imported Italian food.  It has a wine bar and Cafe.
We bought a Cake for GDs Birthday from Brunetti. 
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Post by: achookwoman on December 16, 2018, 07:50:22 pm
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Bottom layer sponge, middle layer, vanilla cream mousse and top meringue with strawberries.


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Post by: mab19 on December 16, 2018, 09:25:16 pm
Oh yum Chookie, I could eat that off the screen. :P :P
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Post by: judydawn on December 16, 2018, 10:55:18 pm
A beautiful cake Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 17, 2018, 01:48:16 am
Whata orgeous cake.

Not a lot here as its only 9.44am. I have done the ironing with DH's help and have some starter out ready to use later in the day. One thing about the warmer weather the SD likes it.
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Post by: K Atie on December 18, 2018, 12:34:30 pm
DD and DS have been working in the sheep yards weaning the lambs , DD worked all afternoon yesterday in the yards too . While I tried to tidy up the house .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 18, 2018, 07:36:56 pm
Long trip home from Melbourne yesterday.  Traffic awful coming out of Melbourne.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 19, 2018, 12:54:54 am
I can imagine the traffic Chookie.
I plan to finish my grocery list this morning and go out and do the shopping for Christmas. I will get the fruit and veggies later.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 19, 2018, 02:04:01 am
You are lucky you left earlier this week, Chookie, Friday will be an absolute horror on the road.  I am heading up on Saturday and hoping it won't be too bad.
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Post by: jeninwa on December 19, 2018, 02:55:10 am
Hello everyone, just popped in to say Merry Christmas to you all, poor old thermi doesn’t get a workout very often these days, but she did made 3 lots of fudge this week, and is about to make of Karen’s apricot log. Think of you all often. Hope everyone is well.
Cheers jenny
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 19, 2018, 05:37:09 am
Hi Jenny.  Good to hear from you.  Hope everything is going well in your part of the world.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 19, 2018, 05:38:16 am
Hi Jenny, lovely to hear from you. I hope you and your family have a great Christmas and 2019.
How are you enjoying retirement?
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2018, 06:42:16 am
Hi Jenny, it’s good to see you pop in.  Mine doesn’t get much of a workout either except for this time of the year when I make preserves etc for a trading table and friends. Do have a lovely Christmas and I hope it isn’t going to be as hot for you as it is for we South Aussies who are expecting 35 degrees. That’s fine for me as I don’t have to do anything!
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Post by: K Atie on December 19, 2018, 09:37:57 am
Hi Jenny nice you popped in Merry Christmas.
Trip to Ballarat to get two new tyers , mmm rear had a nail in it as well so 4 New tyres. Merry Christmas to my car .
Dash to bunnings for DS 13 who has decided to put in an irrigation system  for the trees in the back garden . Great project , I am being very good and letting him do it . Needed more parts so he printed out a list of things off the Bunnings site , gave the code no price and how many !
Picked up car and two of my friends teenagers that needed to get home . Always busy .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 19, 2018, 09:43:34 pm
Hi Jenny. A Merry Christmas to you too. I hope it’s a good one.
I went shopping with a couple of GF’s.
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Post by: mab19 on December 19, 2018, 11:58:48 pm
Hi Jenny, lovely to hear from you.  I hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Yesterday morning I spent 2 1/2 hours at the hospital going through a pre admission process.  I finally got a date for my knee op and will be going in on Jan 10th.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 20, 2018, 02:05:58 am
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Hi Jenny, lovely to hear from you.  I hope you have a Merry Christmas.

Yesterday morning I spent 2 1/2 hours at the hospital going through a pre admission process.  I finally got a date for my knee op and will be going in on Jan 10th.
Good luck with that operation Margaret.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 20, 2018, 02:08:29 am
I let Judy and Cookie know about all the spam / smut posts so hopefully they will disappear from the forum very soon.  I had heard that we were being hit hard by these sorts of posts recently, but it's the first time that I have ever actually seen so many on here.
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Post by: judydawn on December 20, 2018, 02:45:32 am
Thanks Marina, hopefully all posts have been deleted now.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 20, 2018, 03:10:39 am
Jen, Merry Christmas and hope all is well with you.
Marina,  we don’t know how to avoid the Melbourne traffic exceptnotgo there.  When we have left early,  we have been caught up in an accident that has blocked the road for ages. 
Finally got Ral a Xmas present.  A Tile that you attach to your keys so you can find them and a thing you speak to who will tell you what the weather is like and other things.  Will get DS to set it up.
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Post by: judydawn on December 20, 2018, 06:20:28 am
That will keep Ral amused on a daily basis Chookie.  Does it know what the winning x-lotto numbers will be?
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Post by: cookie1 on December 20, 2018, 08:32:19 am
DH needs one to find his keys. I hate to say how many times he has lost them and had to take my keys when he is going out. We did buy him a thing that squawked, but it also squawked if you spoke at a certain pitch and drove us mad.
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Post by: farfallina on December 20, 2018, 09:31:05 am
Hello to you all beautiful people  :-*

Just wanted to stop by to say Merry Christmas and Happy New Year..
It is a tad early, but better early than never right?  ;D

The truth is I can be forgetful sometimes. Just like cookie's husband I have an issue with my keys! ;D  I locked myself out the other day and it wasn't even the first time! I needed to go upstairs in the building, shut the door in a hurry and in that millisecond realized I hadn't got the keys!!  :o Luckily my mother in law lives nearby and has our spare keys so I walked down there in my slippers praying that she was home! Thankfully she was! ;D ;D I hope 2019 bring a clearer mind to us all :)

Wishing you the best!

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Post by: cookie1 on December 20, 2018, 10:02:03 am
How very kind of you to pop on farfallina. Like many others, I still make lots of your recipes.
Merry Christmas to you and your family and all the very best for 2019.
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Post by: judydawn on December 20, 2018, 10:19:17 am
Hi Farfallina, great to hear from you.  I think we are all doing things like that, it’s nice to know we are in good company.  Lucky you having your MIL living nearby.
Wishing you a joyful Christmas with family and friends, I’m sure nothing much has changed in your household and you will be cooking up a storm.
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Post by: K Atie on December 20, 2018, 10:47:02 am
Merry Christmas Farfallina , lovely that you popped by , made some of your fantastic recipes hope you pop in more .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 20, 2018, 03:27:19 pm
Hi Farfallina and A Merry Christmas to you.
I just used your recipe for Chocolate Soufflé for our dessert Christmas Day. It’s always a winner with everyone who eats it.

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Jen, Merry Christmas and hope all is well with you.
Marina,  we don’t know how to avoid the Melbourne traffic exceptnotgo there.  When we have left early,  we have been caught up in an accident that has blocked the road for ages. 
Finally got Ral a Xmas present.  A Tile that you attach to your keys so you can find them and a thing you speak to who will tell you what the weather is like and other things.  Will get DS to set it up.
We’ve bought a Tile for our SIL for a Christmas present as he always losing his keys Chookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 20, 2018, 10:10:51 pm
Hi Farfallina, good to hear from you and best wishes for Xmas and New Year.

I had a similar 'locked out' experience recently, but I was locked in!  We were in the middle of our move and had quite a bit of stuff in a commercial storage facility.  I had to drop something off quickly, so grabbed what had to go into storage, checked the code number to enter the building and dashed to our unit ... only to find that I had left the keys in the car.  In the interim, the outside door had closed automatically.  The code number was in the car, on the other side of the now closed door ... my handbag was in the car ... my phone was in the car ... the only thing that was not in the car was me!  I knew that my DH was planning to drop some stuff as well and thought he would not be long.  Unfortunately, he didn't show up. I was locked in for 3 hours before someone eventually came - I have to admit, I have never run so fast for a door as I did that day!
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Post by: judydawn on December 20, 2018, 10:20:50 pm
You poor thing Marina, I’m glad you were finally rescued.  3 hours would have seemed much longer, more like a lifetime!
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Post by: mab19 on December 21, 2018, 01:12:30 am
Hi Farfallina, it's nice to hear from you and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

Oh Marina how frightening for you, 3 hours is a long time to be locked in.
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Post by: judydawn on December 21, 2018, 02:52:35 am
Met up with a friend for coffee this morning.
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Post by: K Atie on December 21, 2018, 06:16:26 am
We found a kitten in a small pile of wood in the shead last night . Went to see if It was there this morning and could hear it in the roof I thought. DD and I drove to shops 1 hour away , in fact stopped at the physo and then parked the car at shops , we came back to our car to find four ladies looking at the tyres they informed us there was a distressed kitten tucked in behind the Brake disk above the tyre . They had called the Ranger and the police !! At this point I grabbed it by its tail and pulled it out . This is the cutest kitten . Box provided and a desperate plead to take it to the vet and it will be adopted. Truly I felt like a criminal , but the range pulled up as I was removing it , I did hear him say oh well you made my job easy . I decided it would be loved by handing it to one of the ladies as it was the kitten or the pet chicken . The good news is the police did not come . Another adventure. Before I left home I did check under the bonnet for it .
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 21, 2018, 06:31:56 am
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Hi Farfallina, it's nice to hear from you and best wishes for Christmas and the New Year.

Oh Marina how frightening for you, 3 hours is a long time to be locked in.
I must admit, I would not like to be held in solitary confinement ... as you say, 3 hours is a long time ... the 'novelty' of my stupidity wore off after about 10 minutes.  I didn't even have a book to read - I wandered around the faciilty and read all the notices, warnings, etc. but they weren't very interesting .... no hints or tips on how to escape if you were locked in!

K atie, you always seem to have so many things going on, I don't know how you keep up with everything.  Glad the kitten is safe and hopefully will go to a loving home.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 21, 2018, 08:06:27 am
Marina I don't think I would have coped very well being locked in.
K Atie what an adventure. You certainly came to the rescue. Well done
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Post by: K Atie on December 21, 2018, 10:46:49 am
I know that the kitten will be ok but I feel a little sad too . Just to let you know I have no idea how I keep going with everything but i try my best .
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Post by: judydawn on December 21, 2018, 10:59:13 am
Having such a full life you do a great job Katie, I hope you can have some sort of rest over the Christmas period to recharge your batteries.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 21, 2018, 04:36:46 pm
I went grocery shopping. I got there at 7.45am thinking it would be quiet at the supermarket but it was very busy.

A very frightening experience for you Marina. No wonder you ran out the door so fast.

Blimey KAtie you are so busy. I hope you have a quieter time over the Christmas holidays.
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Post by: K Atie on December 21, 2018, 08:19:48 pm
DH took this when he found the kitten the other night , think I have separation issues.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 22, 2018, 06:44:47 am
Marina,  how did  you keep your cool.  That sounds like torture to me. 
Farfalinna  you are one of my favourite people from the Forum.  Never a poor recipe, all work well. Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas.
KAtie, I don’t know how you keep going.   Lots of support from your children so get them to help.  It is good for them and you.
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Post by: K Atie on December 22, 2018, 09:36:16 am
Chookie you are so right , I have been saying to them their footprint has to be clean so where  ever they have been it needs to be left tidy and not leave a footprint behind . Hoping this will make them think . Meanwhile DS and DH continued to set up a watering drip system for all the trees in the back garden ! It works . DD planted a few flowers in pots and a few strawberry plants , also a watermelon plant , think that will be interesting if it fruits . I weeded the vegetable garden of the rocket that had gone to seed , the chooks loved it . DS bantam followed us around all day.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 22, 2018, 11:20:32 am
DD and I went to the shops but it was a mad house, so we had a coffee and came home.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 22, 2018, 07:18:00 pm
Closed for the holidays today  :)  Rushed to Guildford as DH had promised our neighbour to smoke some fish for dinner.  I was thinking so much about the menu for everyone else - I forgot about something for me so threw a potato salad together using sour cream I had made last week (fortunately) as I had no mayonnaise and scoured the cupboards for a green salad .  All turned out well DH not terribly happy about the smoked fish, but neighbours seemed happy, so that was the main thing.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 22, 2018, 07:40:41 pm
Marina, smoking can be a very tricky business.  I attended a smoking event at Hepburn Springs many years ago.  Everything you could think of was smoked, from veggies, sausages, venison, to Salmon.   The whole salmon was spectacular. Both hot and cold smoking methods were demonstrated. Dried Apple Wood was very popular as it gave a gentle flavour.
KAtie, you will love the drip irrigation.  It is efficient and saves water.  I also will be cutting back the silver beet, spinach and kale and giving it to the chooks.  They will think it is Christmas  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 22, 2018, 07:50:12 pm
I walked Chance this morning in overcast weather. I’ve been doing general housework on and off all day. Four different loads of washing went through the washing machine during the day. I then pickup the turkey tonight.
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Post by: obbie on December 22, 2018, 09:25:24 pm
Katie love the kitten photo ;)
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Post by: mab19 on December 22, 2018, 11:44:57 pm
Hair cut yesterday morning.  Set the table for Christmas lunch in the afternoon.

I went down the street this morning to pick up the roast for Christmas lunch and a few other last minute things.  Also bought myself some prawns as DH is not keen on them these days.  All under control now.
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Post by: judydawn on December 22, 2018, 11:48:54 pm
I used to set my table well in advance in the days when I had the family here too Margaret, a nice job out of the way and you get to enjoy how it looks all the more for doing so.
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Post by: K Atie on December 23, 2018, 12:36:48 pm
DS drip system all working , Sheep manure bags sells fast , chaser bin Driving (tractor) clocked up 6 hours home 10.50 pm by driving Ute home in the dark ...eek so grown up at 13 and half . Meanwhile DD and I went to a picnic lunch in gardens with 5 families , then out for Turkey dinner at a very good friend’s . No cooking for me today . D H still out on the header harvesting canola . Yet another day of madness but relaxing too .
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Post by: mab19 on December 24, 2018, 12:25:05 am
Going out this afternoon to visit DIL for her birthday.
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Post by: K Atie on December 24, 2018, 03:40:14 am
Spent the morning moving vehicles to another paddock . Washing done , kids out harvesting with DH . Had a sleep - it hits me when left alone to orangise things Opps . Better get to it as all the quietness will be short lived .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 24, 2018, 09:06:48 am
I’ve got Tomatoes and Zuchinni growing in large pots in the courtyard.  Need to water them twice a day during the hot weather. I’ve already picked several Zuchinni.
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Post by: K Atie on December 24, 2018, 09:41:45 am
Watered , collected 8 eggs , helped move harvesting equipment to another paddock . Collected DS from driving chaser bin ( 25 tonnes ) . Happy Christmas everyone .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 24, 2018, 07:53:43 pm
KAtie,  your Chooks are laying well.   Nice to have fresh eggs.
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Post by: judydawn on December 25, 2018, 12:13:22 am
I was woken at 9 am this morning from my usual phone call from Geoff’s mate in America.  We chat for half an hour, a wonderful chap who cares so deeply for Geoff and makes it a priority to visit him whenever he comes home to visit his family every couple of years.  Now all ready to go off to the nursing home to join those staying in for lunch in a 3 course meal.  Will go down to DD’s place later in the afternoon, this has been my ritual for the past 5 years.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 25, 2018, 03:42:59 am
We are at MIL’S nursing home waiting to visit her with her with her Christmas lunch.  She isn’t ready for visitors yest, but I guess she would be showered after people who are going out for lunch with family. Sadly we can’t move MIL anymore.
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Post by: judydawn on December 25, 2018, 07:07:04 am
I had a wonderful time and a great meal at our nursing home.  Could not fault the 3 course meal and I fitted in 2 desserts.  Down to DD’s place where they had not even had dessert at 4 pm so when they did I lined up at the dessert table too.  I don’t know where I’m putting it all but it’s Christmas so why not!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 25, 2018, 08:58:36 am
Just doing some cooking prep before we go to our neighbours for a Christmas drink ( or two) DH walked Chance this morning.
Lovely photo of your Mum,Geoff and you enjoying the festivities Judy.
I hope your visit to your MIL went well Cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on December 25, 2018, 12:04:48 pm
Big day DH came in at 1am this morning! We went to MILs for Christmas lunch , too much food but really nice . DS and his uncle did their ritual enormous  water pistol fights . Two very wet people . Home to pack for beach , DH out harvesting, a first on Christmas Day never do you do this . DS and I also managed to introduce the bantam to the chooks , its OK but a little pecking happening . She seems to be OK . Happy Christmas everyone hope your day was full of special times .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 25, 2018, 08:40:09 pm
Cookie and Judy, glad all went well with your visits to the nursing homes. 
K Atie, sometimes the harvest just won’t wait. I can remember a time when farmers were frowned upon for harvesting on a Sunday.
Today I am picking Raspberries with the GC.  We will have them with pancakes for lunch.   
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Post by: cookie1 on December 26, 2018, 02:16:53 am
I remember the harvesting ban on Sundays too Chookie. Our shire used to have a ban on harvesting Christmas Day too. Dad used to fill all the trucks etc before he knocked off Christmas Eve.
The life of a farmer never stops K Atie.

We had some neighbours pop over this morning for coffee. Then we are off to brother's place, a 45 minute drive away.
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Post by: K Atie on December 26, 2018, 10:40:01 am
Think this year it was a first for a long time to harvest on Christmas Day . DH said the bunker , were the grain goes to is open till 2am tomorrow morning, then again open at 7am . This morning we couldn’t get trucks to cart it , think that changed this afternoon.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 26, 2018, 07:23:17 pm
I have to go into work today to give a customer her instrument back.  She did not give us a pick up date or indicate any urgency when she dropped it off but we managed to get it ready before we closed for Xmas - we texted her to say it was ready for collection but she never came in. Next thing, we get an email saying she needed it before the end of the year so I have to go down to give it to her.  It is approx. 2 1/2 hours door to door, as I am going to catch the train and not drive and it is really annoying to think that there was time for her to arrange for someone else to pick it up before we closed for the Xmas break.  Ah well, at least by catching the train I do not need to stress over the drive through the Xmas sales traffic and all the hassles of road closures / repairs around the city.

On the bright side,we had a wonderful day with our visitors yesterday - my summer berry pudding went down a treat and seemed to have been the highlight of the day as they had never had it before!

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Post by: achookwoman on December 26, 2018, 10:38:53 pm
Marina,  that is so inconsiderate.  Very wise to take train to the city.
Our gas hot water heater is not working.   Fortunately we have an electric one attached to another bathroom. 
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Post by: judydawn on December 26, 2018, 10:50:10 pm
I hope she turns up Marina!  Take a book, sit back and relax on the train trip and hopefully it all goes to plan.  I too have never tasted a summer pudding!
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Post by: mab19 on December 26, 2018, 11:10:15 pm
Marina, that is very inconsiderate of that person I do hope she turns up.

Just tidying up here today, I need to keep on top of everything before going in to hospital.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2018, 05:40:01 am
Gosh Marina some people!!!! You are very good to take it down to her, but then I would probably have done the same. Service is important, even when it is a jolly nuisance.

I popped down to the supermarket to get a couple of things this morning. I'm glad I didn't need any fresh fruit or veggies as there hasn't been a fresh market here last Saturday. There will be one tomorrow so things will be better.
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Post by: judydawn on December 27, 2018, 05:58:10 am
Good luck with your trip to hospital Margaret, I hope it’s nothing major.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 27, 2018, 08:15:27 pm
We have finished the 3 k of prawns and the 6 k ham has nearly gone.  Saved the bones for pea soup .  The Turkey mostly went on Xmas day.  I am glad there is not much left over. It is Salads this hot weather. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 28, 2018, 08:03:02 am
We are planning to take GS back to London later this afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 28, 2018, 08:06:43 am
I went out to the local Westfield 'this morning. I wanted to pay a few bills, things like water, phone and my RAC membership. I had a look around and chatted to the people I know who work there. Not as busy as last year but a lot of people are boycotting it since they started charging for parking. I picked up a couple of makeup bargains for DD.
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Post by: judydawn on December 28, 2018, 10:28:39 am
Does your shopping centre have a 2 hour free period cookie, our Westfield does. It also has a 90 minute free section too which is mainly the area I use as I only go there for something specific usually.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 28, 2018, 08:41:04 pm
I don’t know of any shopping centres that charge for parking. 
As it’s cooler I will spend some time in veggie garden.  Need to pick more Raspberries and baby spinach.
I haven’t been cooking as it has been too hot.
Yesterday we covered the peach tree with netting.  All the fruit trees had been neglected by the previous owners. 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 29, 2018, 11:41:29 am
Our Westfield has a free 3 hours Judy. It's plenty as long as you aren't having lunch or anything similar. I usually have no trouble.
DD and I went to another big shopping centre this morning. She has a birthday coming up and lots of makeup people etc that she buys from have sent her birthday vouchers, so she traded those in on goodies.
I received quite a few gift cards for Christmas but didn't spend any of them.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 31, 2018, 09:00:31 pm
Cookie, don’t you just love gift cards.  Ral gives me one for my birthday each year for DJ in Melbourne. 
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Post by: K Atie on January 01, 2019, 08:45:47 pm
DS off to SRC lifesaving course ,nippers . DD is having two friends for a few days , need to collect them off the ferry . Hoping to have some beach time too . Time is going really quickly these holidays soon will have to be back harvesting with DH .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 02, 2019, 12:47:04 am
Enjoy it while you can K Atie.
I'm off on a search for a West Coast Eagles calendar. I am positive I bought one for DD but it has disappeared into thin air.  I doubt if I will find one at this time after their successful year but I feel awful.  I have this niggling feeling that it may have been in a Christmas bag I gave to my BIL.  I don't like to ask as he is a footy tragic too and probably loves it.
I'm putting it down to old age itis.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 02, 2019, 11:02:49 am
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 02, 2019, 06:47:39 pm
Did you find a new calendar to buy Cookie?
Cooper looks very happy lying on the carpet Chookie.😂
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 02, 2019, 07:40:00 pm
Chookie, Cooper and Ral both look like they are having a bit of a laid back sort of time!!

Our holiday is just about over so today is 'clean the house' day.  Yesterday I had to go in to Bendigo to arrange a bank transfer to our builders so that they can (finally) start work on our extension / renovation on Monday ... it is finally going to happen after all these years of talking about it, planning, set-backs, re-designing, etc. etc.etc. ....
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Post by: achookwoman on January 02, 2019, 08:28:36 pm
Marina,  how exciting for you.  Hope all goes well.
It is warming up today.  A real stinker tomorrow.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 03, 2019, 12:02:09 am
Yes thanks Denise, I found a calendar. I must have visited at least 6 places before I found one!  Next year it will be first on my list.

Cooper is obviously enjoying his spot there Chookie.
Marina are you excited?  It must be rewarding after all the planning etc.
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Post by: mab19 on January 03, 2019, 12:25:23 am
An exciting time for you Marina.

Just doing some laundry and a little bit of ironing.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 03, 2019, 02:30:00 am
Thanks for all the good wishes.  The building project is both exciting and daunting - I will be glad when it is all over in 10 - 12 months!

I have spent the morning trying to get my landline phone to work properly - unfortunately mobile coverage here is sporadic and that makes things so much more challenging and frustrating, consequently, my cleaning schedule is blown because I am having to spend my time by my computer waiting for the next email from the provider to arrive with the next set of directions - if only I could use my mobile phone this would be all cleared up very quickly. Ah well, such is life (I wasn't looking forward to doing the cleaning so I guess you could say that every cloud has a silver lining  ;) !)
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Post by: achookwoman on January 03, 2019, 03:48:47 am
Cookie, glad you found your calendar. 
Marina,  anything is better than cleaning. 
We went grocery shopping this morning.  And so did most of Ballarat.  All trying to avoid the heat tomorrow.  A great many legs of ham and legs and shoulders of Pork reduced in price. I didn’t buy any.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 03, 2019, 04:37:12 am
I did my grocery shopping this morning too. I popped up to the Italian deli first as they had cherries for $7.99/kg which is almost unheard of here. They are from Manjimup where they have farms and orchards etc.
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Post by: K Atie on January 03, 2019, 11:13:06 am
 Dropped DD and two friends to a Pilates class this morning , they loved it . Then met them for a bite to eat, beach walks , lots of fun had jumping off the pier , made a batch of very healthy gingerbread bliss balls . Back on the ferry this afternoon, which was sad but pleased they had such a great time . I managed to read a few pages of my book . DS stood on a bee 🐝 at the beach so there was drama for a little while , dosed up on antihistamine and pain tablets and cortisone cream . All ok now .
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Post by: achookwoman on January 04, 2019, 12:51:29 am
K Atie,sounds like fun except for the Bee sting.
Got up early and watered then did 2 loads of washing.  All dry now.
Type recipe onto my blog.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 04, 2019, 02:49:20 am
We had a friend come over this morning with his old Holden. He and DH had a drive of each other's car. They are both gorgeous, but his is extra gorgeous.
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Post by: K Atie on January 04, 2019, 11:16:14 am
Love the old Holden with yellow .
Modified session for DS  lifesaving SLC , nippers, but so hot felt melted when we got home .
Spent the 42 degrees inside watched a movie’ Juliet’s letters ‘a great one . Then DS made pizza dough.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 04, 2019, 11:46:23 am
Cookie, love the old cars.  Think we had one the same.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 04, 2019, 07:03:42 pm
Both the cars are lovely Cookie  8)
I took down the Christmas tree and packed away all the decorations.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 04, 2019, 08:26:21 pm
Last days of our holiday - washed everything I could get my hands on ... 5 loads!!!   Went a bit overboard because I wanted to take advantage of the hot weather to quickly dry everything.  Started the house cleaning, will finish the floors today then head back home tomorrow.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 05, 2019, 09:43:05 pm
Spent most of afternoon in garden. Will do same today. Will make bread rolls for GC.

I have placed the recipe for the Feta, Ricotta and Spinach Triangles on my Blog.  I haven’t posted the recipe here as there others  similar, 
Although the Blog process that I use has improved in relation to posting photos, it still has some bugs.  I was unable to finish the recipe for baking instructions which I have placed at the top. 
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Post by: cookie1 on January 06, 2019, 08:50:01 am
Very little done here today. I have to finish reading my book club book by Tuesday. I can't extend the loan as it is an inter library loan. I'm really enjoying it, it's The Aviator's Wife. The story of Charles Lindbergh's wife Anne.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 06, 2019, 08:08:19 pm
GC coming today to help sort out some electronic devices we are still having trouble with. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 06, 2019, 08:18:59 pm
7.00 am ... back to work.  Builders are here, chaos is about to begin!
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Post by: mab19 on January 06, 2019, 10:55:08 pm
I have done some laundry this morning and am now about to clean the shower - my least favourite job.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 07, 2019, 03:36:17 am
Mine too Margaret.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 07, 2019, 05:00:44 am
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I have done some laundry this morning and am now about to clean the shower - my least favourite job.
I get Ral to do it.   ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on January 07, 2019, 10:59:24 am
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 07, 2019, 09:30:41 pm
Wow the peaches look wonderful Chookie.
I travelled into London to look after GS. We had a fabulous day together. The only downside is traveling on the tube both ways, especially coming home as you are hitting commuter crowds.
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I have done some laundry this morning and am now about to clean the shower - my least favourite job.
A job I hate too Margaret.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 07, 2019, 09:47:38 pm
Please send Ral to me  ;)
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Post by: mab19 on January 07, 2019, 10:45:08 pm
And me please Chookie.

Those peaches look delicious.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 08, 2019, 03:46:16 am
Sorry girls, you can’t have him.  It has taken more than 50 years to reach this point.  Although sometimes I could murder him. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 08, 2019, 05:39:31 am
Training our men is time consuming ... but worth it in the end!!!
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Post by: cookie1 on January 08, 2019, 07:31:28 am
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Sorry girls, you can’t have him.  It has taken more than 50 years to reach this point.  Although sometimes I could murder him.

I've only been training DH for 50 years, but I am getting there! He is very good actually.
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Post by: mab19 on January 08, 2019, 08:46:41 am
I have been training my DH for 54 years and he is pretty good too.

We  had 3 lots of visitors today, DD and 3 GC, DIL and 1 GD and my very best GF.
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Post by: mab19 on January 08, 2019, 10:44:00 pm
Off to the supermarket this morning as the fridge and cupboards are looking a bit bare.
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Post by: K Atie on January 08, 2019, 11:48:19 pm
Chookie the peaches look bliss . Yesterday went to Melbourne as DD wire on her brackets was yet again digging into her gums ! Back to have dinner at the sailing club , beautiful food .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 09, 2019, 07:40:42 am
I went to the podiatrist this morning, then did the food shopping and then to the GP. He wants me to wear a 24 blood pressure monitor as he wants to put my medication up to a higher level and I don't want him too. I hate wearing them as they measure your BP all through the night too.
I'm also due for my dreaded colonoscopy, those 5 years went very quickly.
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Post by: K Atie on January 09, 2019, 11:36:30 am
DS went out fishing with his uncle , two flathead and his one nearly got into the boat . Thus I cooked four fillets for DS , nothing like freshly caught fish .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 09, 2019, 03:43:13 pm
I finally took up the hems on a pair of jeans that I had bought. I find it a very tedious job and had taken me ages to get the enthusiasm to do it.
Cleaned the bathrooms and did a load of washing.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 09, 2019, 08:11:40 pm
Last night went to see the film, The Favourite.  Loved the sets and costumes , acting good but thought the plot lacking.  Getting extra critical in my old age. Did check out the historical context and was fairly accurate.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 09, 2019, 09:22:52 pm
Colonoscopies are horrible ... but better than the alternative if you don't get them done regularly.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 10, 2019, 01:59:32 am
KAtie after catching our own fish for many years we sold our boat a couple of years ago. I find it very hard to enjoy any bought fish now. Salmon is the exception as we never caught that of course.

Denise I detest taking up trousers too. It's a job that I always have to do too. Lately I have been buying 3/4 trousers and they are full length on me.
 
Marina I totally agree.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 10, 2019, 11:23:35 pm
Cookie, I also buy 3/4 slacks.  Great.
It is our 55th Wedding Anniversary today.  Think we will go out for lunch somewhere.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2019, 01:09:29 am
Congratulations to you and Ral Chookie. A wonderful achievement.
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Post by: K Atie on January 11, 2019, 06:19:00 pm
Congratulations Chookie and Ral hope you had a wonderful day .
We went out and had Tacos by the beach for lunch really nice with a pimms for me .
DD and DS went fishing with their uncle all afternoon, no fish but both were captains and had a great time . Meanwhile I managed to read a book on the beach till 6 pm !
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 11, 2019, 07:45:13 pm
Congratulations on your 55th Wedding Anniversary Chookie and Ral.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 11, 2019, 09:14:55 pm
Thanks for the good wishes for our Anniversary.  We drove around some Ballarat countryside that we haven’t had time to visit.  Had lunch with locals at a Cafe in a small town.  Had a talk to an American who told us AUSTRALIA is the best country in the world and how some of his relatives want to know how they can get here.
Also did a big clean out of one storage cupboard.  Feels good.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 12, 2019, 04:25:02 pm
Just housework and five loads of washing.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 12, 2019, 08:08:02 pm
Plums are all ripening and the last of the white peaches.   Will be picking.
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Post by: K Atie on January 12, 2019, 08:20:15 pm
Busy Day organizing DD DS to pack up . DD is not well with head cold but managed to do lifesaving patrol from 1-6 pm . DS and I went to the beach . Both decided they would go for a swim after patrol well DS stood on another bee !! DB went to his aid and he is fine. Brought a quiche for dinner with salad . Tried to get everyone to finish packing  . So today we will catch the ferry then drive home to help with the last of harvest . Hoping we have enough room to squeeze in a food as the fridge will be bear . Now DM can rest once we have gone !
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Post by: achookwoman on January 12, 2019, 08:29:13 pm
K Atie, sounds like you have had a great holiday, except for the Bee bites.  The kids just love the beach. I hope the harvest is going well.
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Post by: K Atie on January 13, 2019, 10:58:34 am
Thank you Chookie , we spent a long time fitting everything into the car - so funny . Missed ferry so got fruit , vegetables and lunch ...and a bit of last minute shopping for DS , he has no shoes as all too small size 43 , help ! Ferry Overflow Queue - second last to get on . Had to stop to get meat , iced Coffee to keep awake . Home kids excited as parcels awaited them . They had shopped online Boxing Day sales with a gift card they had from an auction believe it or not ,  with DF ! Oh no DS got a goggle mini home . DD had also to excited as her birthday and Christmas present an 🍏 technology ! Waiting for DH to get home .Harvest is better than expected so that is good .
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Post by: achookwoman on January 13, 2019, 08:07:24 pm
K Atie great to hear all going well. I gave DH a Google Home for Xmas.  Had to get GD to help us work it.  Great fun.
Made 10 jars of Plum jam yesterday.  No cooking for next 3 days as temperatures near 40 degrees for these days.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 14, 2019, 12:54:14 am
Im pleased harvest was better than expected K Atie. That is always wonderful news. The harvests where I grew up have been brilliant this year and everyone is thrilled as prices are good too.

I've been looking at the Google home. Not too sure- I would probably have trouble setting it up and Dh would get cross with it.
Chookie those temperatures are awful, stay cool.
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Post by: K Atie on January 14, 2019, 03:30:53 am
DS came in at lunch time and said hay goggle I'm Home , it said his name and then played music to celebrate his arrival !
What size plums do you have Chookie.  I have found some cherry size  and some larger ones .
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Post by: achookwoman on January 14, 2019, 06:51:51 am
K Atie, a tree full of Cherry Plums  and one of Green Gage. The red cherry ones are a good base for Jams, sauce, leather and paste.  Easy to pick and plenty for the birds as well.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 15, 2019, 07:20:11 am
I had a 24 hour blood pressure monitor fitted this morning. It's been going ok but the last time the connection came off.  I just pushed it back on but it hasn't checked my BP again.  I hope I don't have to ring them.😁😁😁😁
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Post by: K Atie on January 15, 2019, 07:28:31 am
Up early and watered . The plum and cherry plums are eaten by Rosellas manage to get some .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 15, 2019, 10:47:37 am
We will be watching the news intently. A very big vote on Brexit in Parliament today. Goodness knows what will happen. There are so many scenarios that could happen.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 15, 2019, 07:39:19 pm
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We will be watching the news intently. A very big vote on Brexit in Parliament today. Goodness knows what will happen. There are so many scenarios that could happen.
CC, we feel for you.   Feel helpless in situations like this. 
We won’t be doing much today as it is very hot again.  Tennis on the TV and reading. 
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Post by: cookie1 on January 16, 2019, 06:37:22 am
Well the vote is all over now Denise. It will be interesting to see what happens now. 

I had my BP off this morning. DH managed to do a temporary repair on it. I was too scared to move all last night in case it became unplugged. 😄😄😄😄
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 16, 2019, 07:07:41 pm
The vote ended as predicted, a massive defeat for the PM. Interesting times ahead.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 16, 2019, 07:44:53 pm
CC, a very complex situation.  Not a surprising result but what is the solution? 
Visiting the dentist.  DD has joined a new practice.  A business management company bought into her old practice and was only interested in the bottom line.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 16, 2019, 10:01:44 pm
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CC, a very complex situation.  Not a surprising result but what is the solution? 
Who knows what the solution is Chookie.
The government survived a No Confidence Vote tonight.  But the opposition will keep pushing for a General Election but their party is split over the answer to Brexit.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 17, 2019, 05:56:55 am
It's certainly a lot of uncertainty CC.
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Post by: obbie on January 20, 2019, 05:16:55 am
I have been busy, testing my new spatulas. I am loving them.

Hopefully out to the market within a month. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on January 20, 2019, 06:15:45 am
That sounds interesting Robyn.

We have been hiding inside. We are having a taste  of real heat. About 39 yesterday and over 40 today.
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Post by: K Atie on January 20, 2019, 10:22:58 am
That’s hot Cookie, keep cool .
Out to lunch today with girls and a few partners , huge degustation meal for 10 . Cannot eat dinner tonight . Brought a few book club books . Lovely day .
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Post by: judydawn on January 20, 2019, 11:58:38 am
My SIL is over from Melbourne and he took me and his Mum up to Hahndorf for the day, quite warm but the trees provide ample shade.  We had a great smorgasbord lunch, the best I’ve seen in a long time.  I remembered when the forumfest girls went to Hahndorf one cold, wet August day many years ago.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 20, 2019, 04:16:32 pm
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My SIL is over from Melbourne and he took me and his Mum up to Hahndorf for the day, quite warm but the trees provide ample shade.  We had a great smorgasbord lunch, the best I’ve seen in a long time.  I remembered when the forumfest girls went to Hahndorf one cold, wet August day many years ago.
How lovely for your SIL to take you out for the day Judy. I remember the ForumFest trip to Hahndorf so well. The weather didn’t bother me as it was so much like the weather here in the UK 😂
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Post by: cookie1 on January 21, 2019, 06:35:40 am
Hahndorf is a lovely place. I love to go to Otto's Bakery when we are there for one of their Vanilla Slices and then go out to Beernberg.  I love going to Angaston too, to the dried fruit place.
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Post by: K Atie on January 21, 2019, 08:37:02 am
Made sure DD and DS had packed everything  they needed for trip with DH to Melbourne for a few nights , to go to the tennis tomorrow . They are super excited working out who will be playing. I decided to have some well deserved break at home ... hair cut tomorrow afternoon, lots of reading and maybe a bit of cooking in the morning if it is not too hot . DH had to prepare the farm , all I can think is the wind is blowing very hard and I hope there is no fires while they are not here . All good .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 22, 2019, 02:17:02 am
It will be lovely for your DH to have a break K Atie and spend sometime with DS and DD. Also for you to have me time. I will keep my fingers crossed for no fires.
My DH and DD go walking every evening and not only is it good health wise but they solve the problems of the world. ( or think they do)
I walk on the treadmill, I can do that at anytime. 😄😄
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Post by: K Atie on January 22, 2019, 11:21:35 am
Too hot to cook this morning. Watched half of the men’s singles middle of day . Haircut looks a lot better . Family had so much fun at the tennis , arrived an hour before the gates opened ! Watched heaps of games 9am till 8.30 pm ! They had dinner there while watching the night game . Off early to meet them , school shoes runners etc . Dentist the next day .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 22, 2019, 03:28:53 pm
I went for a mammogram today. Afterwards I went grocery shopping as my stocks were low.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 23, 2019, 06:48:26 am
I hope it comes back all clear Denise. I had my hair cut this morning and did a bit of shopping for DD.  She is on call Friday to Tuesday morning.
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Post by: K Atie on January 23, 2019, 07:33:15 pm
Huge day , kids fitted with runners and school shoes DS feet have also grown . Lots of shopping . National gallery to see the latest exhibition for DD studio arts homework!!left at 6.30  Then crazy IKEA . Desk chair for DD . Oops very late 8.30 dinner at Baby pizza . How to squeeze a lot in one day . This morning Off to GP's for huge calcium injection then dentist for DD . Visit DM , home in the heat ,aircon will be good .
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Post by: achookwoman on January 24, 2019, 10:30:21 am
K Atie, I am exhausted just reading about your day.
Had a blood test today.  New GP is putting me through the hoops. 
Been thinking about Judy in that heat. 
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Post by: K Atie on January 24, 2019, 11:39:38 am
I am tried now , hot drive home 42.5 oh dear . 30 at 10pm . DH was inside for the afternoon then back out this evening. DD’s school books arrived so mass unpacking and sorting . DS started to label his school things . We may have stopped at officeworks too . DD excited to see her Vis Com art book , she has been working hard on her homework too.
We made a pack to see more friends on these mad trips . DD May get her braces off in three months .
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Post by: mab19 on January 24, 2019, 11:09:52 pm
KAtie, you certainly have a busy life.

Yesterday I went for a physio assessment.  The physio is happy with my progress and gave me a couple more exercises to do.  I will go back in 2 weeks for a checkup.  I am walking without my crutches now although still taking it slowly.

Chookie, sending hugs to  Ral, I hope they get to the bottom of things quickly.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2019, 07:49:47 am
I met a couple of friends for brunch this morning.  Naturally it went past lunch too. They have to go back to school next week.
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Post by: K Atie on January 25, 2019, 11:47:20 am
Hot ,so hot this morning . Went to the local pool late afternoon to meet up with girlfriend , we walked back and forth across the pool for an hour talking . Kids enjoyed catching up with each other . Home for dinner and amazing sunset .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 25, 2019, 09:36:35 pm
DS and I went to IKEA. I didn’t think I need anything, who was I kidding 😂😂  We had a good look around. We had lunch in their restaurant.
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Post by: judydawn on January 26, 2019, 06:09:19 am
We always see things we don’t want at Ikea Denise LOL
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Post by: K Atie on January 28, 2019, 12:56:06 pm
DD has been doing homework for days now , nearly done lucky as tomorrow back to boarding! Spent the day helping DS pack his books etc .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 28, 2019, 05:40:40 pm
Cleaned out some of my kitchen cupboards. More to do tomorrow.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 28, 2019, 06:45:27 pm
Cleaning one room at a time.  Kitchen living area yesterday and study today.
Employed a gardener to do the heavy work.  Will keep my other gardener to do weeding and planting. I do the veggie garden and pick the flowers :)
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Post by: achookwoman on January 28, 2019, 06:46:25 pm
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 28, 2019, 09:21:44 pm
What glorious flowers, Chookie.
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Post by: mab19 on January 28, 2019, 11:41:07 pm
A lovely display Chookie.
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Post by: judydawn on January 29, 2019, 12:06:33 am
You’re using your time wisely Chookie, the house will be sparkling by the time Ral comes home.
Good idea to get a gardener to do the heavy work.
I’ve spent an hour or so outside tidying up the back yard after not doing anything out there for weeks. 
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Post by: cookie1 on January 29, 2019, 03:53:59 am
Lovely flowers Chookie and Trudy. We only have roses in our garden. I do like to pick them though. My brother has roses but he won't let his wife pick any to bring inside. :-)) :-)) :-)) :-))
I did the ironing this morning as it was cooler.
Sorry Gert!!!! I see where you are having a lot of rain up your way, I hope you aren't inconvenienced.
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Post by: trudy on January 29, 2019, 03:54:31 am
Picked the first of the dahlia’s.  The garden has stood up to the heat rather well.  Thankfully!  Even managed to pick 2kgs of rhubarb to make strawberry & rhubarb jam for the first time!
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Post by: achookwoman on January 29, 2019, 07:20:50 pm
Trudy, nice flowers.  Love Dahlias.  I planted some among the tomatoes. ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 30, 2019, 07:21:28 pm
Beautiful flowers Chookie and Trudy.
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Post by: mab19 on January 31, 2019, 01:30:25 am
DIL and GD called in this morning and insisted on vacuuming the house for me.  It really didn't need it but it was nice of them to come and do it for me.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 31, 2019, 06:28:03 am
Even if it didn't need it, what a lovely thought, lucky you! 
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Post by: K Atie on January 31, 2019, 10:24:28 pm
Been super busy lately as both DD and DS were off to boarding school this year . All good DS happy . Have to say yesterday was meant to be a quiet day As DH had to go to Melbourne for appointments and the mandatory trip to Ikea , one more desk chair ! In short the lambs got out onto road ! No longer have a farm helper ! So neighbor , who put some back in a paddock said he would come back and get the rest out of the reeds ! I rushed , work boots jeans , Ute , put on stock trailer( had a little help here by MILs painter) . They were in the dip of the road in the creek by the drain that goes under the road . These reeds are as tall as me . Heartbreaking stuff . As I was on my own there was no way I could help . A very long hour later flashing light attached to roof of Ute five men a Shepard's crook and 8 stinky large lambs out . Four very muddy neighbours later too . Thankful of their help I then drove back to the farm got the gurney out , did ask if this was a good idea , tried to wash off the mud ..Had to back the trailer into the sheep yards , determination nearly got me there . Improvised added gates open trailer then they would not all get out , finely out yet I now was covered in stinky mud ,they had water gave a clump of hay , took trailer off . DH is very happy , treated myself to a binge watch of Big little lies on Foxtel .
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Post by: judydawn on January 31, 2019, 10:42:36 pm
Well done Katie, phew what a job.
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Post by: mab19 on January 31, 2019, 11:58:47 pm
Well done to you Katie that was a huge effort, you deserved a bit of time off.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 01, 2019, 07:30:31 am
Super effort K Atie. The joys of farm life.

I went up to my local Westfield this morning. I had a couple of things to do there. Most of it had no power! There was security men walking round with cards for free coffee, so I took one, had a free coffee and drove back home.
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Post by: K Atie on February 02, 2019, 09:34:03 am
Thanks girls , lambs looking good now but dirty . DH is preparing for shearing next week so helped to get them in the truck to move to shearing shead .
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Post by: achookwoman on February 02, 2019, 09:57:00 pm
K Atie,  what an effort.  These things seem to happen when you most need help.  You did very well.
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Post by: K Atie on February 03, 2019, 01:01:57 am
Yes so true . DS drove the ace to the semi in the paddock , then moved the semi so hay could be loaded on from around the paddock! DD helped DH move sheep . They were hot and tiered , let's hope homework will get done now and how can teens bedrooms get so messy in a day ! Yesterday DS put together another IKEA desk chair with arms . Think arvo will be inside as too hot to work outside .
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Post by: judydawn on February 03, 2019, 01:28:47 am
Getting some well overdue jobs done here, cleaned out one side of a spare wardrobe so will drop 2 bags of shoes and clothing to the op shop. Booked a plumber and a home security company for next week for blocked drain and a battery replacement. Jobs usually come in 3’s but I fixed the bore problem myself yesterday.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 03, 2019, 05:52:17 am
Well done on fixing the bore Judy. Is your SIL a handy man at all?
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Post by: judydawn on February 03, 2019, 10:03:28 am
The one in Melbourne is and the one here is getting better at it.  I’m rather independent though and arrange my own solutions to problems.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 03, 2019, 08:32:16 pm
Well done Judy.  We also have lots of small jobs that need doing.   We try to be as independent as possible.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 04, 2019, 01:30:47 am
I don’t blame you Judy and Chookie.


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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 04, 2019, 07:03:06 pm
My goodness KAtie what a task to get your lambs home. Well done. Everyone seems to have been busy, even in those high temperatures you are all experiencing.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 04, 2019, 09:02:46 pm
Our gardener coming today.   Looking forward to her.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 05, 2019, 05:08:14 am
We ran out of milk!!! An unusual occurrence here as I buy a fair bit when I do the weekly shopping. I went up to a different shopping centre (we have 3 all within a couple of kms) and they had some lovely meat at reasonable prices, so I stocked up.
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Post by: K Atie on February 05, 2019, 09:21:31 am
Fist Yoga class for the year , a lot of stretching amazingly relaxed after . Cleaned out the shearing shead lunch room ! Not my favourite job , ready for cruching in a few days .
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Post by: K Atie on February 07, 2019, 03:56:54 am
Visited the doctor yesterday as thought I had shingles , lucky that is not the case . Been bitten by an insect many times , and it is a virus will take 6 weeks to clear ! Must have been when I was dealing with the sheep near the stinky water /swamp . All good Telfast and a strong anti itching cream . Meanwhile at home the clothes washing machine spun across the room and now the rubber liner is all loose ! Just not fair , do not like waiting weeks for it to be possibly fixed . But DS has done his washing at boarding school he informed me this morning , he did not know it was Brocken . Something good comes from these little setbacks .
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Post by: trudy on February 07, 2019, 09:57:37 am
K ATIE, so glad you don’t have shingles but what you do have doesn’t sound good!  Hope the tablets can stop the itch!
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Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2019, 11:40:30 am
K Atie that sounds almost as bad as shingles. Not very nice at all. Telfast 180 are good for that sort of thing.

Today I went to visit the daughter of a lady who was a very dear friend. My friend died a couple of years ago but I got to know her daughters well as they are round my age. this lady has been widowed and recently had some treatment for cancer. When I spoke to her on the phone she sounded so down that I decided the least I could do was visit. We are now going to get together once a month.
On the drive home I noticed smoke and there is a nasty fire about 5 or 6 km away. We are forecast very strong winds tonight which won't help it. DD has a close friend who built there a couple of years ago and she expects her home to be gone by the morning. I really feel for her, she has gone to spend tonight with her parents.
Chookie I'm sure you have been through it. There is mainly homes between us and the fire so it will be a massive disaster if it comes close to us. It is in a semi rural area at the moment.
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Post by: judydawn on February 07, 2019, 09:29:25 pm
Cookie what a thoughtful lady you are and I hope you and your friend have many of those get togethers to ensure her down times become few and far between. Sometimes you just need someone to speak to. 

Katie, you have so many problems crop up yet you don’t dwell on them and can always see light at the end of the tunnel.  People on the land are very special and strong people - they have to be don’t they?
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Post by: K Atie on February 08, 2019, 03:53:42 am
Cookie so kind to be there for your friend, hope the fires don’t get there . Telfast has helped as has the cream . Judy think there is always something happening but I am trying to find a positive each time . Like this morning , moved sheep (ewes) to the naughty lambs with DH but still managed to find paperwork that was missing , so I achieved something. Next week I may be able to get my jobs done .
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Post by: achookwoman on February 08, 2019, 10:27:48 pm
Cookie, well done with visiting your friend.  Hope the fires keep away.  Not a nice feeling.  We left home several times when we lived at Cherokee.
K Atie, when you have animals it is always a challenge.  I am glad it was not shingles although insect bites are also nasty.
We have been without our dishwasher since before Xmas. The service people were waiting for  a part, but then it started to leak. I had to run the drain cycle all night.  Ral was in hospital and they were not cooperative.  I had to get really nasty before they would send someone out to stop the leak.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 10, 2019, 08:36:50 am
That's not very good Chookie.

We had friends drop round this morning. They have a lovely dog who is ageing. I don't like dogs in the house but I have always made an exception for this one. The poor thing he needed to go outside and none of us realised, so he left a wet spot in our bedroom. All cleaned up and sanitised pretty quickly. He' s been visiting all his life and this was the first time.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 10, 2019, 10:56:28 pm
Chookie, after sales service is so important, hope you let the company know your feelings about the level that they offered.

Poor old dog, Cookie.  We've got an old one in our apartment building at the moment, its owner has to carry it everywhere, obviously fighting to keep it with her as long as she can.

Yesterday we netted a couple of our plum trees so that we will have some for our neighbour's aunt to make jam with.  Normally the birds seem to leave our plums alone, but it has been so dry this year they are starting to eat them, as well as our grapes, crab apples, pears, apples, quinces .... they have even had a go at our olives on occasion!
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Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2019, 01:28:25 am
We don't have a lot of olives on our tree this year, thank goodness. However the birds ;manage to find the few and pick them off, usually after one nibble.
We have water out for the birds and it is amazing the different types that drop in for a drink. Even the crows.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 11, 2019, 05:34:38 am
We also have several bird baths. Love watching the birds washing.  The bees also need water.
Ral had another blood test today.  The girl made a real mess of his arm.   Not nice.  We were going for coffee afterwards and had to ask for a tissue to soak the blood up.
Marina I sure told the service people off.  I told them to send someone today or we would be taking our custom elsewhere.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 12, 2019, 02:46:13 am
Good on you, Chookie.  Hope they came.

How's Ral?  How on earth can an experienced nurse make such a horrible botch of it that he was left bleeding after his visit?
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Post by: cookie1 on February 12, 2019, 02:58:45 am
Ouch, not very nice when they make a mess of blood being taken. Ral should have asked for a lolly because of what he had to endure and a very big bandage on his arm to show that he had a 'sore.' Or at the very least a Batman bandaid or similar.

Well done Chookie. I do hope the service people turned up.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 13, 2019, 01:21:01 am
Quote from: cookie1 on February 12, 2019, 02:58:45 am
Ouch, not very nice when they make a mess of blood being taken. Ral should have asked for a lolly because of what he had to endure and a very big bandage on his arm to show that he had a 'sore.' Or at the very least a Batman bandaid or similar.

Well done Chookie. I do hope the service people turned up.
Cookie, thanks, this gave us a good laugh.
Good and bad day yesterday. Gardener came, good.
Dishwashing machine lady came, good.
Picked up GS from school and he finished off the scones, good.
2 phone calls from two different specialists, bad.  Platelets dropped again.
They are trying to find a bed at Melbourne Hospital to do a procedure.  Can’t be done in Ballarat.
Will probably be in hospital 2 or 3 days. 
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Post by: K Atie on February 13, 2019, 02:42:11 am
Well done Chookie ,still waiting to hear from our washing machine man . Hope Ral’s procedure in Melbourne goes well .
Cleaned up the lunch room in shearing shead .
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Post by: judydawn on February 13, 2019, 06:14:07 am
A pity about that Chookie but if it’s needed then it has to be done.  I hope they don’t keep you waiting too long for the bed.  Love to Ral. 

I filled in for the ladies bowls team at the nursing home today, what fun that was.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 13, 2019, 07:23:31 am
Oh that isn't good Chookie. Will you be able to stay with the family ? I hope it goes well. Take care Ral.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 13, 2019, 08:09:57 pm
Chookie I hope all goes well in Melbourne for Ral. Sending hugs to you both.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 13, 2019, 08:32:43 pm
Sorry tohear that Ral's platelet count has gone down, that mustn't have been expected after his recent stay in hospital.  Will it be back to Epworth for him?

Big hugs to you both and hoping that the treatment is successful.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 13, 2019, 09:24:46 pm
Mostly sorted for Ral. RoyalMelbourne only place they can do procedure.  Bed at Melbourne Private, so good.   DD driving us to Melbourne.  Staying with DS.
Trying new hairdresser today.  Have been with the same one in Melbourne for 40 years.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 14, 2019, 04:06:10 am
... a new hairdresser, Chookie ... that's very daring of you!!!  :o

Hope she / he works out well.
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Post by: judydawn on February 14, 2019, 05:30:47 am
Good luck with the hairdresser Chookie, obviously you will be using one highly recommended to you
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Post by: K Atie on February 14, 2019, 08:57:04 pm
Spent the day watching DD DS at school house swimming sports . Very cold in the morning , warmed up to a few glowing faces later. Out for a rehydration smoothies drop off to boarding house then shopping , home by 6 . Rushed around to feed water collect eggs . Heated dinner up day done ! Today will be dash to MIL for washing and shearing shed tidy up . Will need to get dinner sorted so DS feed when we get home after fire brigade training. Early rise to watch DD first netball game and collect bags from boarding house ! Well it is still easier with a quieter week as such .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2019, 05:52:04 am
Phew K Atie. I'm exhausted reading it.
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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2019, 06:54:27 am
Me too LOL.  I had a Probus meeting then lunch with some of the girls today followed by my daily visit to Mum in the nursing home. I currently have my feet up, it’s quite warm today.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2019, 07:42:45 am
It's been a bit warm here too Judy. Heating up next week. I am well and truly over summer and we haven't had the heat that a lot of you have had.
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Post by: K Atie on February 15, 2019, 11:03:58 am
When I reread what I have been doing I realize it sounds crazily busy . So I tried to stop today to read for awhile that didn't work . Tried to register DD for netball , hour later I gave up sent an email asking for help . Had to calm down so watered trees and fig trees , feed and sorted chook food out .. missing DS mussels to get four bags of chook food out of the car . Tried again after link sent to me for netball hopefully it has worked , all my girlfriends said they did not like doing it either .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 15, 2019, 04:20:47 pm
Were you pleased with your new hairdresser Chookie? A big hug for Ral.
My goodness KAtie you are so busy. 😲
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Post by: achookwoman on February 15, 2019, 08:57:20 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on February 15, 2019, 04:20:47 pm
Were you pleased with your new hairdresser Chookie? A big hug for Ral.
My goodness KAtie you are so busy. 😲
CC, cut ok but blow wave awful. Will give her another go but if still not happy will try someone else.  Dozens of hairdressers in Ballarat.
Yesterday Ral had an infusion at hospital.  Took 5 hours.  Specialist changed his medication again. Trying to get him ready for trip to Melbourne next week.
Creswick Farmers Market today. 
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Post by: cookie1 on February 16, 2019, 08:57:10 am
Poor Ral getting poked and prodded and poor you being the onlooker Chookie. It's hard on both of you. I hope the Melbourne trip works out well for you both.
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Post by: judydawn on February 16, 2019, 09:47:49 am
Sending hugs to you and Ral Chookie and best wishes for the trip to the hospital next week.

Today I filled the bin with clothes I haven’t worn for some time from 2 of my tall boys, I surprised myself by being so gung ho.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 16, 2019, 07:55:55 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on February 15, 2019, 08:57:20 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on February 15, 2019, 04:20:47 pm
Were you pleased with your new hairdresser Chookie? A big hug for Ral.
My goodness KAtie you are so busy. 😲
CC, cut ok but blow wave awful. Will give her another go but if still not happy will try someone else.  Dozens of hairdressers in Ballarat.
Yesterday Ral had an infusion at hospital.  Took 5 hours.  Specialist changed his medication again. Trying to get him ready for trip to Melbourne next week.
Creswick Farmers Market today. 
It’s good to shop around for another hairdresser if you are not pleased with them Chookie. One of my hairdressers was awful. She left. Not sure if she was sacked but her replacement is excellent.
Another hug for Ral.

Quote from: judydawn on February 16, 2019, 09:47:49 am
Sending hugs to you and Ral Chookie and best wishes for the trip to the hospital next week.

Today I filled the bin with clothes I haven’t worn for some time from 2 of my tall boys, I surprised myself by being so gung ho.
My goodness Judy you were brave.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 17, 2019, 05:18:32 am
I have quite a few clothes that I'm sure I will never wear again. They are my fatter clothes . Some of them I wear round the house but others I should throw out. I think I'm too scared to!

DH left for a auto swap meet at Northam very early this morning. He was up at 4am.  Fortunately a friend was going with him so I got to sleep in. He rang a while ago and said it had gone well and they were on their way home. I think he may need a Nanna nap.  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on February 17, 2019, 09:33:54 pm
Cookie, I know the feeling about the clothes.  I have fat clothes and skinny clothes. Winter clothes and summer clothes.  Good clothes and everyday clothes. All too confusing.
Judy, well done.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 18, 2019, 02:12:44 am
Quote from: achookwoman on February 17, 2019, 09:33:54 pm
Cookie, I know the feeling about the clothes.  I have fat clothes and skinny clothes. Winter clothes and summer clothes.  Good clothes and everyday clothes. All too confusing.
Judy, well done.

As long as we know which is which. ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 18, 2019, 03:26:15 am
... I only wish I had skinny clothes so that I could get confused!  I only have fat ones (and not very many of them!).
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Post by: K Atie on February 18, 2019, 03:50:04 am
Spent the day on and off , it was so humid yesterday , fixing up the chook house with DS . While DS filled holes I collected gauge wire to cover the top of a large lamb enclosure . We tried to bock up gaps between the wall and roof , all as the Bantam needed to be moved in to the chook house . We took out the brooding chook placed her in the lambing pen with food and water . Then it took some time to get the bantam settled in the chook house . She was ok but pacing the fence . This morning I went to see if she was ok , could not find her , looked up and perched  up high . Phew . Got her down to have a drink . She must have been up there for awhile as drank heaps of water . Let's hope she settles in as I don't want her to escape . Spent this morning helping move sheep! 
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Post by: mab19 on February 19, 2019, 12:19:34 am
K Atie, I am exhausted reading all that you do.  You certainly keep very busy.

I'm cleaning out the linen press today.  Most of it is in reasonable condition, just not needed, so it will go to the op shop.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 19, 2019, 12:43:14 am
Off to the hairdressers tonight.

Just about finished training our new staff member after the last one walked out on us the week before Xmas.
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Post by: judydawn on February 19, 2019, 01:22:26 am
I’m still working on my bedroom, looking better but still a lot of clothes to sort through, I have 63 spare coathangers so far.

Not a good time for that worker to desert you Marina, hope you have better luck with the new one.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 19, 2019, 02:43:50 am
I am sure we will.  The one who left walked out, left a note on my hand over pad simply saying "I am quitting" then, during the holidays, went to Fair Work Commission and claimed a case of unfair dismissal against us!!!  Needless to say, that was not upheld in the conciliation process, but it was time consuming and very stressful for both DH and myself.
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Post by: K Atie on February 19, 2019, 06:03:21 am
Yoga this morning, quick clean of shearing  lunchroom ! Batch of apricot jam . Quite time checking feeding bantam . She is not really afraid of me now but sits up in the rafters of chook house .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 19, 2019, 07:52:49 am
It must be relaxing feeding the bantam KAtie. I love playing with our budgie and can lose track of time doing it. He sits on my shoulder and talks in my ear.

I have been ironing and catching up on a few jobs today. It's quite warm and we have the air con on.

Marina we have a good friend who has a business.  He mainly has family working for him but needs a few others. He says they demand and then up and leave with no excuses.  He said it's very hard.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 20, 2019, 04:12:08 am
I sympathise with your friend, Cookie.  We ended up going to a company who specialise in all things employment related and they were a big help.  Three of our other employees have been with us over 13 years each, the next one must be around 6 years and the guy that left 4 years, so, apart from him, we are lucky to have a good, stable group of people.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 20, 2019, 07:04:03 am
I went to the podiatrist this morning and then did my grocery shopping. Very exciting. ;D I have the air con on again today as its fairly warm.
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Post by: judydawn on February 21, 2019, 07:57:02 am
I met a friend at a pot/garden centre this morning as she wanted to buy me something in lieu of sending flowers after Geoff passed away. She bought me the one on the right.  I found a nice wrought iron plant stand there so shouted myself that as well then we went to lunch and had a darn good chat.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 21, 2019, 08:07:23 pm
Marina, that is awful about that staff member as I have seen first hand how well you look after your staff.  It is a very stressful situation.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 21, 2019, 08:14:06 pm
Nice plant pots Judy.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 21, 2019, 08:33:58 pm
Those pot plants look great, Judy.

Thanks for your support re. staff, Chookie.  In fact, we do feel quite sorry for him but, as the saying goes ... you make your bed, you sleep in it.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 22, 2019, 05:34:52 am
A lovely gift Judy.
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Post by: judydawn on February 22, 2019, 08:10:22 am
Thanks ladies, I’m very pleased with them. Today I spent hours finding, printing then filling out forms before meeting a friend for lunch. Visited Mum, fixed a banking problem then walked the Port looking for a JP.  It’s all mentally exhausting except for dining out and catching up with friends which keeps me sane.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 22, 2019, 08:47:59 pm
Feel for you Judy.   Filling out forms is such a pain.  We have been doing a lot lately.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 23, 2019, 09:52:33 am
We are fortunate, our local library has a JP come in on the first Monday of the month. He is happy to sign things for you.
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Post by: K Atie on February 23, 2019, 09:13:01 pm
Another busy sport Saturday .DH managed to come with me to watch kids but we were late . DS had a 4 hr cricket game so we looked on till DD netball game started zoomed over to the courts , 5 mins away . DD played a great game dropped her back at the boarding house , no dought she packed then while we watch the rest of cricket ,somehow managing to see him bowl and bat . Out to lunch as they were very hungry . Home , both decided not to go in the local farm to pub ride run walk in the late afternoon. Can you believe it at 5.30 I’m hungry from two teenagers !
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Post by: cookie1 on February 24, 2019, 09:36:35 am
We had a breakfast run with the Model A today. We met at a lovely, shady spot by the river. It was lovely.
One of the we or so Model A’s on our run today. It’s really nice. Ours is the black Fordor in the background. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190224/fd7cb462d2e73625e476afa2987c73ed.jpg)
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Post by: achookwoman on February 24, 2019, 09:01:41 pm
Cookie, thanks for the lovely photo of those beautiful cars.  That front one looks like it is out of The Great Gatsby.
Yesterday we sat under the beautiful big Oak trees and watched and listened to the Bagpipes.  We chatted with our friends and Ballarat Grammar won First in their section.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 25, 2019, 01:22:50 am
That truly sounds lovely Chookie. There is nothing like sitting and chatting to friends, the picnic and the bagpipes would be a lovely plus. Congratulations to Ballarat Grammar.

We are going to see some dear friends for a chat this morning. We have had a crap week. Heard one close friend has a brain tumour (the second friend in about 6 months) and she has been told she is here for a good time, not a long time and then we heard last Monday that one of my cousins, who was bridesmaid at our wedding, had died from a bleed on the brain. It all quite upset my equilibrium for a while. Hence the visit to close friends. Take care everyone and hugs to you all.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 25, 2019, 04:10:05 am
Cookie, so sad to hear of your family and friends.  It's only when it is often too late to change or do anything about it that you realise you could maybe have visited / rung / written to them more often, but I am sure they all know how much you cared for them ... and care for them still.  I am sure you can share your strength for them and their families when they need it.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 25, 2019, 05:31:47 am
Cookie, sad to hear all that. Very upsetting.  Unfortunately we get a lot of stuff as we get older.  One of the conditions that they discovered that Ral has, CLL, we wouldn’t have even known about.  Apparently many, many people over 70 have it.  Need to keep an eye on it.  But if you don’t know you have it , how can you keep an eye on it.  :-\
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Post by: judydawn on February 25, 2019, 07:10:35 am
Too true Chookie and a good thing that Ral’s was discovered. We are of the age where everything is going wrong with so many people we know.  You are doing the right thing cookie by visiting your friends.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 25, 2019, 07:31:59 am
What is CLL?
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Post by: judydawn on February 25, 2019, 09:17:49 am
Google it Marina.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 25, 2019, 07:22:24 pm
Very sad news for you Cookie.
I never heard of CLL before you told us Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 25, 2019, 08:16:38 pm
CLL, my sister who is a health freak has it also.  A friends elderly mum died with it and they didn’t know she had it.
 Too hot to do much outside. Too hot to do baking, although have SD loaf rising.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2019, 02:50:58 am
Thanks good friends. Funeral tomorrow. :'( :'(
Our visit yesterday was very stress relieving. The people are extremely good friends and then another friend dropped round un expectedly and we ended up laughing a lot. It was amazing there were 5 of us, each of us had parents from a different country. Ukrainian, Dutch, Romanian, Greek and Italian mix, and me,. . the Aussie. We are certainly a multi cultural country. I love it.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2019, 02:59:49 am
I have just googled CLL. Professor Google is very helpful.

Now I am sending a ginormous hug to Ral and Chookie and everyone else on the forum. Hugs flying over the Nullabor-watch out. :) :) :) :) :)

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Post by: achookwoman on February 26, 2019, 05:22:55 am
Loving the hugs, thanks.
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Post by: judydawn on February 26, 2019, 09:36:19 am
I grabbed it before it continued on its way to you Chookie, we can all do with a hug for past, present and future problems. Thanks cookie. Xx
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 26, 2019, 08:34:51 pm
Thanks for the hug Cookie. 😘
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Post by: achookwoman on February 26, 2019, 08:47:32 pm
CC, are you getting some of the warm weather?
We are having 3 lovely quiet days at home. More Dr appointments at end of the week. 
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Post by: K Atie on February 26, 2019, 09:59:23 pm
Thanks for the hugs Cookie , as they say right back at you . Chookie enjoy being home . Been in Melbourne for a few days going to a talk and lunch with DM . As I left the school nurse rang to say DS had hurt his shoulder , think a bit of boy tomfoolery, he was taken to physo and cannot play cricket tonight’s game . Pulled mussels in his shoulder . He will be ok . DM has had a pinched nerve in her shoulder on the weekend, not heard or seen her in such pain , much better last night after medication and physo and acupuncture! Hard when DM getting older and managing so well but never stops I fact she exhausts us all . Managed to help her with washing all the heavy dog bedding . Always something going on .
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Post by: mab19 on February 27, 2019, 12:26:06 am
Thanks for the hugs Cookie and sending some back to you.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 27, 2019, 02:22:08 am
I am late with my hugs and best wishes to you all, but, late as they are, they are heartfelt, so one big hug to everyone.

Some friends from NZ are over at the moment so last night we went to a music pub with them.  It turned out to be a big band playing jazz and, although it was good and I enjoyed it, it was deafeningly loud.  It was the first big band concert we had been to for well over 30 years and I had forgotten about the volume (I wish there had been a button to turn it down) ... I think there were 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, 4 saxophonists, drummer, 2 guitarists and 1 pianist.  As a regular attendee at classical music concerts, going to a jazz concert was an entirely different experience altogether (much less formal and more 'laid back'), we might do it again sometime, but I will take along ear plugs next time!
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Post by: judydawn on February 27, 2019, 03:19:07 am
I think I can imagine how loud they would have been Marina! Great idea to block your ears next time.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 27, 2019, 06:48:50 am
Marina the music from those instruments would have been wonderful, but the noise! I'm sure your ears were ringing.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 27, 2019, 08:54:52 pm
Marina,  sounds great. Love Jazz.  A shame it was so loud. 
KAtie, us oldies seem to get these nuisance things. Nice to have family support.
I have a pot of strained apple juice looking at me.  It is the base for jelly/ jam.  Not sure what to make.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 28, 2019, 06:16:27 am
I did my grocery shopping this morning.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 28, 2019, 07:12:29 pm
I went to lunch at a GF’s house today.She cooked a delicious meal of Chicken and Lemongrass Skewers with Spiced Rice. Dessert was Cherry Almond Clafoutis,very yummy. Came home full and feeling fat 😂😂
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Post by: mab19 on February 28, 2019, 10:26:53 pm
It sounds like you had a nice day CC. :)
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Post by: judydawn on March 01, 2019, 05:03:48 am
How nice for you Denise.  Not many people I know want to cook for visitors these days, including me!  We prefer to go out.  I was invited to friends’ place this morning for a cuppa and home made chocolate cake before going out with them to lunch - 2 days in a row for me to a newly renovated local hotel which I’m finding to be most suitable for lunches.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 01, 2019, 08:48:28 am
That sounds lovely Judy and Denise. I had my hair cut and went looking for a phone for DH. His is very ill and held together bu elastic bands.
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Post by: judydawn on March 01, 2019, 09:59:50 am
Has DH had the phone for a long time cookie?
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Post by: cookie1 on March 01, 2019, 10:03:09 am
A VERY long time Judy. He can use his iPad well but not a phone. He can't text and I'm sure will drop it in some concrete or down the motor of a car.  We will see what happens.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 01, 2019, 10:41:45 am
Cookie, poor DH.  It all sounds very familiar.  Bought Ral an Apple Watch for Xmas.  Said he didn’t want it.  Has fiddled with it until he removed everything on it.  Had to get GD to reset it.   Loves it now. 
Haven’t had a home cooked meal, ( by some else) for ages. Tend to go out or take most of the meal with me. 
Went a bit crazy with the shopping.  Went to Wilson’s who have lovely fresh fruit and veggies. They also have lovely sausages with no preservatives or onion. 
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Post by: judydawn on March 01, 2019, 12:11:22 pm
Your DH’s made me laugh with their lack of technology for phones/watches cookie and Chookie.
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Post by: K Atie on March 01, 2019, 09:17:10 pm
Cookie my DH has a lifeproof cover and there is the otter box covers . Really good . Helped DH move sheep across the road , the timing is challenging as the wind towers ( in pieces ) are going past all the time . Did a little cooking then collected DS and another from bus to go to fire brigade practice , so hot but all kids were wet the whole time so really none complained. Fish and chips with a very cold glass of wine at the local pop up pub after .
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Post by: achookwoman on March 01, 2019, 09:42:04 pm
K Atie, those wind towers are massive.  Glad you and the sheep dodged them. 
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Post by: achookwoman on March 02, 2019, 03:20:18 am
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Post by: judydawn on March 02, 2019, 03:59:09 am
Yum Chookie.
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Post by: mab19 on March 03, 2019, 12:50:38 am
Yum Chookie, those croquettes look tasty.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 03, 2019, 01:26:15 am
Went out for Brunch. L’Espresso.  Always nice and not expensive. Nice sized serves, not too big.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 03, 2019, 03:57:27 pm
Your croquettes look delicious Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 04, 2019, 07:12:10 am
DH has taken the Holden to a display today at a fair in North Perth. I elected not to go and I'm glad as he must be very hot.
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Post by: K Atie on March 04, 2019, 10:21:37 am
Washing and more washing . Finerly DH picked up washing machine on Saturday , such a lovely warm day for drying.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 04, 2019, 08:03:38 pm
Cookie, what a lovely selection of cars. Wise to stay home when so hot.
GD and School Bagpipes went to Bendigo on Saturday.  It was 37 degrees. 
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Post by: achookwoman on March 04, 2019, 08:05:12 pm
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Post by: cookie1 on March 05, 2019, 05:35:57 am
You would have both felt very proud Chookie, even in the heat.
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Post by: judydawn on March 05, 2019, 11:32:24 am
The Holden looks great amongst the old cars cookie, is that an original colour for that model?
The things we do when our grandchildren are involved Chookie, an event not to be missed no matter what the temperature.
The kids came over today, SIL, a CPA, audited the Probus books whilst DD and I swapped over the guest bedroom mattress with mine to see if it’s more comfortable for my back.  If not then I will buy a new one. I’m having down-lights installed in the kitchen on Monday and DD has agreed to paint the ceiling for me, she will do the walls later. After they left mid afternoon I made up the 2 beds and did a huge wash.  Luckily it dried really quickly before the cool change arrived as we are expecting a little rain tomorrow, will believe it when I see it though. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 05, 2019, 08:28:21 pm
Lovely photo Cookie. 8)
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 05, 2019, 09:54:27 pm
Yes, the rain came, Judy ... 5 drops .... I know because I counted them!  No, actually, that is wrong, the 5 drops were on Sunday.  We had a real shower during the night last night, it didn't last long, but it was lovely hearing the sound of rain again.

We had been hearing strange noises under the hood of our car last week so had it in the garage on Friday to get it checked ... they said it was a wheel bearing (we didn't believe them) but we agreed to have it changed for a cool $550.00.  Over the weekend I heard some pretty noticeable clunks under the bonnet and the air con stopped working (in the 38 degree heat) so took the car back to the garage yesterday and paid another $450 for a new 'clutch' for the air con unit (they gave us a discount because they got it wrong on Friday).  We are now just back from dropping the bike off at the garage for its regular service ... a new front tyre is needed.  At least (hopefully) this will be the end of our three things to go wrong at the same time!
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Post by: judydawn on March 05, 2019, 10:31:52 pm
Join the club Marina, it’s annoying though when you have to pay for something they get wrong. 
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Post by: mab19 on March 06, 2019, 12:10:39 am
DD is coming this morning to do some vaccuming and wash the floors. 
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Post by: achookwoman on March 06, 2019, 06:36:37 am
Marina, that doesn’t seem fair, to have to pay for their mistake.  When we had the Dishwasher fixed they came 4 times but only charged for one trip.  Not sure if this is common practice.
Saw Rals Specialist today.  Treatment starts in about 10 days.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 06, 2019, 07:54:54 am
Be brave Ral.  We will all be thinking of you.

Tes Judy, the car has it's original paint on it. The man we bought it from just put a clear lacquer on it to preserve the paint. The car is being left as it is as it's mechanically sound and has no rust. We had to have it inspected by a club scrutineer before we could license it with a concessional license. DH is a club scrutineer but it had to be an impartial one.  ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 06, 2019, 09:42:09 pm
We are making good progress on our extension / renovation.  I wish I could post photos, but can't so you can all use your imagination ...  The demolition and prep work are all finished, the floor and ceiling on the workshop are well underway.  We think they will be building up to the first floor in the next week and windows in in approx. 3-4 weeks (and hopefully the roof as well) so should be weather proof by the late autumn, early winter.  By then we will be about half way through so things are moving quickly at the moment but the exciting stuff will be once they start on the "innards" and we can get a better picture of what the finished build will look like.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 07, 2019, 11:08:10 am
It sounds extremely exciting Marina.
We went on a mid week car run today. Out the other side of the river to the city part of the Margaret River Chocolate factory. It was a bit slippery on the road as we had a sprinkling of rain. The Model A brakes aren't much good on a dry road but they were scary on a slippery, damp road. We stuck to the back roads, no freeways or highways. It was quite lovely. Then on Saturday we have our monthly run and meeting! A bit close together for my liking but that's how it has happened.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 07, 2019, 07:59:54 pm
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Marina, that doesn’t seem fair, to have to pay for their mistake.  When we had the Dishwasher fixed they came 4 times but only charged for one trip.  Not sure if this is common practice.
Saw Rals Specialist today.  Treatment starts in about 10 days.
A big hug for Ral Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 07, 2019, 08:55:29 pm
Marina,  that is really exciting.  Nice to see progress after so much planning.
Cookie, we remember that Chocolate factory.
Yesterday our GD came to do her jobs for us.  In 2 hours she cleaned all the outside of the windows , removed the 4 covers on the skylights which I washed and swept all the verandas.  It is lovely to see her and nothing is too much trouble.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 07, 2019, 10:34:04 pm
What a great GD, Chookie.  How old is she ... would she like to come and visit us??????????
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Post by: achookwoman on March 08, 2019, 02:58:49 am
Jilly is 16. Not driving yet. She is the Bagpiper.  Lovely young person.  Unfortunately the event with John Farnham has be cancelled due to his ill health.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 08, 2019, 09:20:31 am
How disappointing Chookie.
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Post by: judydawn on March 09, 2019, 01:14:18 am
I should be doing other things but I've just spent some time printing out pie recipes from this site http://www.mouthwateringmunchies.com/category/meals/pies-and-pie-fillings/.  Some of the recipes are in the recipe book that came with our Sunbeam Pie Makers when many of us bought them some years ago but there are different recipes on this link, one is written by JulieO (two cheese & tomato pie), remember her, a great cook and her photos were amazing.  Some are specifically for pie makers but most would be adaptable anyway.

What a shame Chookie, I do hope John Farnham is OK and hope your GD gets another opportunity.
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Post by: mab19 on March 09, 2019, 03:57:36 am
I had my hair cut this morning and then went grocery shopping.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2019, 09:55:59 am
That site looks good Judy. I have book marked it.
This morning DD and I went shopping. We both have Dymocks vouchers from Christmas to use up. I bought one book.  I then weakened and bought 2 magazines. $44. The young man in the newsagent sort of looked glazed. I then went really mad and bought a pair of shoes. I needed none of it, but felt like spoiling myself.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 09, 2019, 10:16:36 am
Cookie, spoil yourself silly.  Good for you.
We have a massive new housing estate just a few miles north of Ballarat. They have added a big shopping centre to service it.  The staff are mostly young and very enthusiastic.  I had a great time filling a trolly with things I don’t need.
Judy , that is an interesting link. Thanks.  I mostly use my pie maker for SD crumpets.
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Post by: judydawn on March 09, 2019, 10:18:04 am
LOL, I do that sometimes too cookie.  I don’t spend anything for ages then I go berserk, especially if I go to Costco or Bunnings.  Chookie you are naughty too!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2019, 11:26:57 am
Isn’t it fun being naughty? These are my 2 magazines and book. I have just finished a new release from this author, Twisted, I really loved it so I saw this and bought it.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 09, 2019, 08:41:01 pm
Cookie, love the books. A dead giveaway as to where your interests are.  Must check out that author.
Begonia Festival in Ballarat.  If Rals up to it we will go and look at the display.
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Post by: judydawn on March 10, 2019, 02:19:12 am
Happy cooking with your new cookbooks cookie.
Chookie, Ballarat is the most beautiful city with their all year round flower beds and I really enjoyed the trip to the Botanical Gardens some years back.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 10, 2019, 06:46:54 pm
Just doing boring housework here today.

Thanks for the link Judy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 11, 2019, 08:00:26 pm
I went to the hygienist this afternoon. Apparently I need a new electric toothbrush as my teeth weren’t as good as usual. 😢 So another is on its way. Hopefully I’ll get an ‘A’ rather than a ‘F’ at my next visit.😁
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 11, 2019, 10:37:51 pm
LOL  ;D - a nice "toothy" grin!
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Post by: obbie on March 12, 2019, 01:19:33 am
Who is going to get a TM6 ;D   just wondering
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 12, 2019, 02:21:16 am
Not me.  I am thinking that it sounds like it takes all the creativity and fun out of cooking. I am sure, for some people, that is perfect, but I prefer a more "hands on" experience.  It will be interesting to hear what others are thinking.
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Post by: mab19 on March 12, 2019, 03:25:40 am
Not me.  I love my TM31.
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Post by: K Atie on March 12, 2019, 05:58:12 am
The family groaned when I said the TM6 was being released ! I have a TM31 and TM5, could not part with the TM31 as it never fails , but I do like the TM5 as it is bigger . No room to put it . Never say never .
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Post by: achookwoman on March 12, 2019, 07:05:20 am
Have done some reading and it won’t give me what I want, so no. Until TMX will allow me to link with my Blog, or indeed other TMX Blogs,  I can’t see any point.  They are not going to allow me to do this as there is no money in it for them. I have heard that other machines, similar to TMX are considering this.
C C, there are 2 types of electric tooth brushes.  Simple ones and supersonic ones.  I have the latter and it is made by .phillips. The disadvantage is that it sits in a glass which is on a base that is plugged in to a power point. It is excellent.
I went to the local shop today to buy an Avacado and forgot to take any money.  Our local shops are 4 minutes and 40 seconds away.  How do I know? Ral timed me as I went home for some money. 
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Post by: judydawn on March 12, 2019, 09:24:24 am
I don’t need one so I see no reason to buy one. If my TM31 ever becomes unfixable who knows what I’ll do. Life is full of surprises.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 12, 2019, 10:59:40 am
It's a no here too. One would be nice but I have 2 perfect ones and no more space. When I look at my next thermal cooker (if I ever need a new one) I will take all the other makes into account when making my decision.
I totally agree with Marina, that it takes the fun out of cooking. The 5 is the same if you use the cook key or their pre loaded recipes. I usually add or subtract things to suit me as I do this anyway. DD likes it as she doesn't have to find a recipe etc, although she prefers the 31 for cooking when she has time.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 12, 2019, 08:58:32 pm
Trying to prepare for the next 2 days.  Ral has 2 days at the Hospital for treatment.  Not staying over night which is good. They give him lunch at the hospital.  I will take a thermos of soup for me.  Light dinner when we come home. Probable grilled fish and veggies.
Lots of small jobs around town.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 12, 2019, 11:52:36 pm
I didn't realise Ral was going in for two consecutive days, Chookie, but it is good that he is getting home for the night in between treatments.  We'll be thinking of him and sending our love for this first visit.
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Post by: obbie on March 13, 2019, 02:02:26 am
I like to alter recipies, add things too. DH just laughed Saturday when I told him about the TM6.. :)
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Post by: cookie1 on March 13, 2019, 02:45:18 am
Thinking of you and Ral, Chookie. At least he can come home afterwards to a lovely home meal and sleep in his own bed.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 13, 2019, 05:58:47 am
Thanks for the good wishes for Ral. The Dr decided to split the first treatment in 1/2.  Not sure what this means.  As they have said he will be there for most of the day, we have assumed that the drip will be 1/2 pace.
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I like to alter recipies, add things too. DH just laughed Saturday when I told him about the TM6.. :)
Ral just said,  do you want one?
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Post by: cookie1 on March 13, 2019, 08:25:09 am
Oh, he is so lovely.
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Post by: K Atie on March 13, 2019, 11:22:29 am
I always alter and add things . Hope Rals treatment all goes well. Moved sheep across the road again this morning, it was my turn to make sure there is no traffic, all good but my heart raced . Had lunch out with girlfriends for one of thier Birthdays . They all said they don’t like doing it either . Late shop home late . Feed the Bantam ,she landed on me last night as it was late and hungry .
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Post by: judydawn on March 13, 2019, 12:16:11 pm
That’s great that Ral can go home at night Chookie, you don’t get much sleep in most hospitals. I hope he doesn’t have to be back too early the next morning though.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 13, 2019, 09:03:30 pm
K Atie,  love reading your busy farm life.    Glad you can get some socialising in as well.

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That’s great that Ral can go home at night Chookie, you don’t get much sleep in most hospitals. I hope he doesn’t have to be back too early the next morning though.
Judy, 10.30 today and 9.30 tomorrow.
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Post by: mab19 on March 13, 2019, 11:37:42 pm
Chookie, I hope everything is going well for Ral.  Good that he can come home to sleep.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 14, 2019, 05:25:49 am
Day one is almost over for Ral. DD said it wasn't unusual to split the treatment over two days.

We went to the dentist this morning. No repairs required, just a scale and clean. Our health fund picked up almost all the cost. The next check I think we have to pay more.
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Post by: K Atie on March 15, 2019, 10:21:34 am
Hope today was not to bad for Ral . Warming up today so out in the garden tending to my herbs , lots of weeding around pots and vegetable beds . Yet again I waited all day for DH to move another mob of sheep across the road , I knew they were going to be difficult, was I right . Sheep in two directions cars trucks .. image of me jumping out of one car forgot Fluro vest and phone left car going , running down the road bad idea they went further . DH said get the Ute it was parked on the side of the road with kelpie barking ages away . Now at this point I am not displaying the best running technique as I thought I may trip and hurt my knee ! Ute action and kelpie delivery. Back to close gate they came through and telling cars to slow down trucks stopped ,me in the middle of the road . ( now DS was being kindly picked up by friends DH at bus to go to fire brigade practice .. he and his daughter were in one of those cars ) embarrassing. Sheep finely went across and into paddock. Yes that lemon cordial was nice once home .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 15, 2019, 11:12:45 am
Oh gosh K Atie, not good. It sounds exhausting.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 15, 2019, 09:41:43 pm
KAtie, I feel for you.  We often helped BIL shift his sheep.  It was hilarious but stressful at the same time.  There was always one that wanted to do something different to the rest.
Ral had a much better day. The Dr is very pleased and Ral less stressed out. His platelets have improved.
He thanks everyone for their concern and good wishes.
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Post by: judydawn on March 15, 2019, 10:05:21 pm
That’s good to hear Chookie.
Your life is never dull Katie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 16, 2019, 01:07:26 am
Glad Ral had a better day, yesterday.

Katie, what a story you will tell in a couple of years time!!
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Post by: achookwoman on March 16, 2019, 07:28:04 am
We went to the Creswick Farmers Market today. A month ago Ral could not walk around but today he was on his feet for about an hour.  This is such a relief. 

GD came to do some cleaning.  Cleaned our hideous black and white bathroom with its massive black spa bath. Cleaned the kitchen window, changed the linen and made up a bed, swept the paths around the house, carted some boxes up to the back shed and then stayed for lunch.
She has her learner certificate so let her drive the van home.
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Post by: K Atie on March 16, 2019, 11:00:09 am
Glad Ral had a nice time at the market . I do laugh rereading what happened . I managed to miss the moving next mob of sheep this morning as DD had a netball game . But at when it was dark tonight DH rang to ask all three of us to go outside and stop the sheep going around the house and out on the road ! Nice warm night for it ! All three of us were in our pjs   Nightie for me , great . We did a great job they went straight into the home paddock. Now I think DH is testing me but it was DD that was the star as she went in the dark to shut the gate . Lucky it was warm tonight ( let's hope the cars that I saw liked my summer dress, hee hee )  Off to fire brigade comp in the morning at Beaufort for DS .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 16, 2019, 11:06:36 am
Wonderful news that Ral's strength has improved a little.

I had my colonoscopy the other day (good results) and some how or other they seem to have done something to my leg/back. It is hurting like it did a couple of years ago. The nerve in the front of the leg seems caught again or similar. I have decided to do my walking in 3 separate sessions     to try and release it. Not fun. But I will get there. I'll be able to walk by the beach in Busselton.
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Post by: judydawn on March 16, 2019, 01:19:37 pm
That’s not good cookie, I hope the walking helps it.
Great going Ral, an enjoyable hour no doubt.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 16, 2019, 07:16:21 pm
Blimey KAtie your life is never dull😂😂

I hope you get better soon Cookie 😘😘

Great news Ral had a good morning at the market Chookie. 🤗 🤗
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 16, 2019, 07:40:18 pm
I was tempted to go to Creswick market yesterday, but didn't, I am sorry now that I missed it.  Such good news that Ral was able to amble around for a while, that would be a huge boost to him.

Cookie hope everything gets back to normal soon.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 16, 2019, 09:14:44 pm
Cookie, that must be painful. I admire your dedication to exercise.
Marina, the Creswick Market has improved since you and DH were there last year.
Visitors tomorrow so making a Cottage pie and Apple CakeTart. No wine for Ral while on treatment.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 17, 2019, 06:49:28 am
Oh gosh, that's no good Ral. Chookie I HATE exercise but it does help my blood sugar. I try to make myself do it.
Don't blow away Denise. How does Chance go with the wind?
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Post by: K Atie on March 17, 2019, 10:01:38 am
DS team came third for two events at fire brigade today , long hot day .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 17, 2019, 11:06:44 am
Congratulations to them.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 17, 2019, 11:47:15 am
K Atie that is so good for DS.  The country fire brigades are so important.
I have put my little Roomba to work.  I gave it a service and it seems very happy. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 17, 2019, 08:50:58 pm
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Oh gosh, that's no good Ral. Chookie I HATE exercise but it does help my blood sugar. I try to make myself do it.
Don't blow away Denise. How does Chance go with the wind?
Chance doesn’t seem to notice the wind Cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on March 17, 2019, 11:11:04 pm
Yes we do need the younger generation to step up , but at lest my kids will know what to do and appreciate what it all entails . DD did her minimal skills as a senior (16) not that long ago . Two tired kids this morning for early start to catch bus mmm DS left his homework for a test behind lucky one can take a photo and send .
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Post by: mab19 on March 18, 2019, 02:05:45 am
Dr appointment this morning.  Final check up for my knee, all good and I am now allowed to drive. :)
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Post by: achookwoman on March 18, 2019, 10:09:31 am
Mab, that is so good.  Freedom!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 18, 2019, 12:04:34 pm
Wonderful news.

We drove down toBusselton today. It was pretty hot. We actually have the air con on in the van at the moment and it’s 8pm. Most unusual to need to do this here.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 19, 2019, 10:34:56 am
Cookie, what a great outfit. 
Gertrude, I hope you are ok.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 19, 2019, 10:38:18 am
We didn’t do a lot today. Had a bit of a drive round and an afternoon nap. It was hot last night and of course being in the van we didn’t have our ceiling fan. We then went for a walk down to the beach and back as thunder rumbled, no rain though.
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Post by: judydawn on March 19, 2019, 11:11:25 am
Holidays are for relaxing and not doing nothing much cookie, enjoy your break.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 19, 2019, 08:08:34 pm
Cookie, sounds great.  Very relaxing.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 19, 2019, 08:31:28 pm
Enjoy your break Cookie.

I’ve been doing housework. DH went to DS house to help him mend two fence posts between DS house and his neighbour. The strong winds recently made the fence very unstable.
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Post by: mab19 on March 19, 2019, 11:47:25 pm
Nice camp site Cookie.  Enjoy your break.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 20, 2019, 11:34:26 am
Thanks everyone. Not a lot done today, but we did manage to fit another Nanna nap in. Tomorrow we thought we might go for a drive down to Margaret River. I saw an Artisan bakery advertised so maybe we can find that.
I went for a walk down to the ocean front this afternoon. It was hot in the sun but not unbearable. A ship was in and the town had lots of things for the people on board.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 20, 2019, 11:37:52 am
Oops, I nearly forgot, we drove over to Dunsborough and went to Simmo’s icecreamery near there. They have the most beautiful icecream. They have a large play area etc for kids too. I tried for a puppy and a double espresso but they wouldn’t give it to me.....said I wasn’t a kid.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 20, 2019, 08:37:53 pm
Lovely photos Cookie. Especially the one of you.
I met a friend for lunch today. Lots of talking and laughter.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 20, 2019, 09:19:31 pm
Love the sign.  You look good Cookie .
Blood test for Ral before day athospital tomorrow.  Dr checkup for me. 
 Chooks  need some attention.
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Post by: judydawn on March 20, 2019, 09:55:05 pm
Lol, great photo cookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 20, 2019, 10:18:31 pm
Great photo Cookie.

Chookie, hope everythng goes well with the appointments.

Flat Boob day for me today, my regular mammogram.
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Post by: mab19 on March 20, 2019, 10:56:36 pm
Lovely photos Cookie, especially the one of you.
Chookie, hope all goes well for you and Ral.
Marina, good luck with your mammogram.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 21, 2019, 12:21:37 am
Thank you all. I love that sign. Good luck for everyone today with blood tests and boob flattening, and anything else coming up. 
I’ve only just woken up. It’s just after 8 and overcast here today. No possums jumping on the roof last night either.
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Post by: K Atie on March 21, 2019, 02:49:26 am
Great photo Cookie .
It is a sad day as I went to feed scraps and collect the eggs from the chooks and the one that we nicknamed Banished in its own cage outside the chook Pen was gone . Lots of feathers . I feel so sad and also worried for the others , yet their run is fox proof to a point . She had started to lay again too. Hope they will be OK . Especially the Bantam .
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Post by: mab19 on March 21, 2019, 04:49:02 am
Katie, not good news for your chooks.  DS has chooks at his place and is always having problems with foxes.  They are such cunning animals and  even stay put when he goes out to see what is upsetting the hens.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 21, 2019, 07:38:19 am
Bloody foxes.  Over the years we have lost so many Chooks.   When we came to Invermay, the first thing we did was build a fox proof yard and shed. I only let the Chooks out when I am near them.  Frequently I find fox poo near their front door.
Dr still tweaking Blood Pressure pills.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 21, 2019, 08:56:35 am
Foxes are such a pest. DH made a fox proof fence for a neighbour years ago. He dug the fence into the ground etc.  the foxes still killed her hens and this was in the middle of suburbia.
I hope you get your BP sorted Chookie. It can be such a nuisance.
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Post by: judydawn on March 21, 2019, 09:19:01 am
Sorry to hear about the foxes Katie, those poor chickens having to put up with prowlers trying to get to them and at times succeeding.  We see foxes here in suburbia as well.
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Post by: K Atie on March 21, 2019, 10:33:30 am
It Is just sad as I should have put her back in with the others . Now I am hopping the Fox does not come back but that’s hopeful thinking . We never let them out unless we are around and cleaniing out the shead .
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Post by: achookwoman on March 22, 2019, 06:46:00 am
K Atie, try putting a radio in the shed, talkback is best.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 22, 2019, 10:59:23 am
We came home this morning. It only takes about 3 hours so that is good. I've done most of the washing and emptied the van. DH has washed the van and car and got rid of the possum widdle and poo droppings.
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Post by: judydawn on March 22, 2019, 11:10:13 am
Gee that was quick cookie, life returns to normal again until the next trip.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 23, 2019, 08:37:54 pm
Cookie, what a lovely short break. I did enjoy your holiday.  ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 23, 2019, 09:00:07 pm
Just housework and washing today.
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Post by: mab19 on March 23, 2019, 11:55:44 pm
Heading off to Lakes Entrance tomorrow so have just packed our clothes etc.
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Post by: judydawn on March 24, 2019, 12:02:46 am
Enjoy your holiday Margaret.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 24, 2019, 01:05:16 am
Enjoy your break away, Margaret.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 24, 2019, 10:51:25 am
Have fun Margaret.

We can only get away for 4 nights at the moment. MIL hangs out waiting for DH to visit as she has no one else now. We also don’t want to be too far away, just in case. It’s a small price to pay, and we need to consider her. 
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Post by: achookwoman on March 24, 2019, 08:26:07 pm
Morning all.
Cookie, families can tie you down but can also be very supportive. It is nice to see the next generation stepping up. Big GD is going to Melbourne on the train to collect little GD to bring her up to us for a few days.
I have been reading profiles of Victorian schools published by the Age.   Nothing is mentioned of the schools encouraging social responsibilities.
Nice and cool here today.  Hoping for a little rain.
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Post by: K Atie on March 25, 2019, 03:14:08 am
Cannot believe this I went to feed the chooks and one had died , DH removed it . Very unusual as she is only young . Let's hope there is no other reason . I did notice there was less eggs in the last few days . At lest there is no Fox surely a snake would not have got in who knows . 
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Post by: cookie1 on March 25, 2019, 07:54:13 am
That's not nice at all K Atie.

This morning I had to pop in and see my GP. He had sent a text while we were away saying he wanted to see me re my recent tests. I had a sleepless night worrying that the pathology from my colonoscopy was bad. When I went in he said everything was fine!!!!! I wasn't really impressed. I'm glad we didn't rush home.
Apart from that I did a little ironing.
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Post by: judydawn on March 25, 2019, 08:18:57 am
Maybe he just likes chatting to you cookie. I wouldn’t have been impressed either, needless worry heaped upon you.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 25, 2019, 09:06:12 pm
Cookie, that is very poor .   I am having a Colonoscopy in a couple of weeks.  While we wait in the recovery room he visits with a printed report and photos.  He gives a brief verbal summary of his findings.  He then says that if you want an appointment to make one in a couple of weeks.   This is completely different to the Dr I had in Melbourne.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 26, 2019, 02:45:34 am
This is what my colonoscopy guy does. I leave with his written report etc. He took out polyps so I had to get the pathology for those from my GP. Usually if things are ok my GP lets it ride until you are in there next time, however this time I received a text from the group he works with, hence my worry. It has just changed hands so maybe the new owners do this. I will know not to worry next time. DD reckons they do it to make sure I receive the results (sort of double checking) and to be able to charge medicare!
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Post by: achookwoman on March 26, 2019, 08:23:06 pm
Cookie, I think DD is correct, especially the bit about Medicare.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 27, 2019, 09:04:28 am
Quote from: achookwoman on March 26, 2019, 08:23:06 pm
Cookie, I think DD is correct, especially the bit about Medicare.


Too true. 
I went and did the food shopping this morning. I went early but seemed to wander round and look more than usual, and naturally spent more than usual too.
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Post by: K Atie on March 27, 2019, 08:38:30 pm
Been a busy few days . Dear friend( who drove) and I traveled to Melbourne and back in a day for a family funeral , a relief 8 yrs lost memory . We talked non stop in the car . Last night DD and returned for dentist today ! Visit DD godmother for coffee , touch base with DM . Imagine DD will shop !
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Post by: achookwoman on March 27, 2019, 08:57:29 pm
Recovering. From eating too much Spanish food.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 28, 2019, 05:07:20 am
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Recovering. From eating too much Spanish food.

Love it.
I didn't do much this morning. DH went over to his Mum's house as the tenants were leaving. He did a bit of garden tidying as it hasn't been touched for about 10 years. In fact it was yard tidying as there is very little garden left.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 29, 2019, 07:32:44 pm
I went grocery shopping with DS.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 29, 2019, 09:45:24 pm
I have been trying to buy an electric pie machine for small party pies.  I have looked everywhere.  Yesterday I visited Harris Scarfe, and found an unusual shaped machine. Same volume but different shape.    I am about to have some fun using it as it also takes the small foil containers.
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Post by: judydawn on March 29, 2019, 10:11:32 pm
Those party pie makers are hard to find Chookie.  Katie gave me her Breville (unused) but apparently they’ve stopped making them.  What was the brand you bought, can you post a photo of it please.
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Post by: mab19 on March 30, 2019, 12:40:24 am
The party pie maker sounds interesting.

I did some washing this morning, it's now on the clothes horse drying as I don't have a dryer and it is raining today.
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Post by: K Atie on March 30, 2019, 09:33:41 am
Frezzing weather DD played netball this morning. The sun did come out but rugged up even the scarf came out . We had lunch and came home . Heaters on , lit our first fire in March . Electric blanket on . It is cold maybe it’s snowing in the Grampians as this is crash cold .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 31, 2019, 09:02:17 am
We have friends who are travelling over that way at the moment K Atie. They decided to go to Mt Buffalo. However the misty rain turned to snow, they said even the freezing temperatures didn't turn them off.
DD and I went to the football last night. It started out very disappointing from both teams.
As things progressed the game improved and we enjoyed it, especially as our team won easily. Judy we have booked for another match, its your team vs my team, here on Good Friday.
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Post by: judydawn on March 31, 2019, 10:38:15 am
Good for you Chookie, too far for me to come and join you LOL. It was great to get back to the oval and meet up with those familiar faces around me, everyone was happy to catch up again.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 31, 2019, 09:14:22 pm
Pulling out the lasts of the Summer veggie plants and planting up for Winter/ Spring.
Planting flowers in our Mediterranean garden area.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 01, 2019, 08:55:43 am
DD had a hair appointment today so I tagged along and spent 3 hours wandering round. I quite enjoyed it.
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Post by: K Atie on April 06, 2019, 07:59:48 am
Yesterday we collect DD and DS ,went to parent teacher interviews, picked up boarding gear and did a few minutes food shop . Prawn pizza for dinner in the car . Home DS decides at 8pm to rearrange his bedroom furniture...Oops first melt down by me , a quick turn the bed etc back as it was never done ..mmm think I will have to be a little more calm .
Today was a quiet start dropped DH and DS to the bus at fire station, we will join them tomorrow, off they go to Bendigo . Tomorrow is the State junior fire brigade championships . So myself and a friend and DD will leave 6.30 am and DH can drive home .
Meanwhile the interviews informed us how much homework to be done over the holidays, what holiday ! Feel for DD but then the term is so short and Vis Com 3-4 is huge folio work , plus Studio Arts 1-2 . I just sorted a few piles of magazines and half tied a big pile of dumped gear .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 06, 2019, 08:52:27 am
K Atie life certainly sounds hectic at your place. I feel for DS and DD with homework to do over the holidays.
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Post by: K Atie on April 06, 2019, 09:14:46 am
It’s fine Cookie DD is year 11 with one yr 12 subject , so it is normal but like you I do feel for her but positive is all I can do .
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Post by: K Atie on April 07, 2019, 10:34:24 pm
OK daylight savings is killing me , waking up at 5am . Big day yesterday drove to Bendigo and back., DH was unwell playing in those bumpy go carts the night before ,all the grown men had headaches from trashing around in the go carts . DD and I went to officeworks to print A3 folio work , that was a bonus saved a day trip . DS did OK but no wins . Visited the first aid tent with DS as he was limping , strapped his knee he looked like a footy player . Feel for DS as his limbs frowning so fast there always seem to be something wrong . Please be nothing else . Stopped at Aldi on way home and Girlfriend and I grabbed an easy dinner , chicken Kiev and potato gratin .
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 08, 2019, 12:21:48 am
I am exhausted just reading about your day yesterday, Katie.  Hope DS recovers soon.

With daylight saving over, the later waking time this morning was like a long lie for me ... bliss!!  I don't manage to stay in bed much after 5.00 am, so I was determined to be just a bit lazier this morning ... didn't even go to gym!
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Post by: mab19 on April 08, 2019, 02:51:55 am
Katie, you have such a busy lifeit's hard to keep up with you.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 08, 2019, 10:26:41 am
I have been sleeping in until almost 8, bliss for me. One more week and I will be back to normal get up time,6.30am
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Post by: K Atie on April 08, 2019, 12:06:27 pm
So I think I feel better that you all say I'm so busy , better as in that I'm always  exhausted . Mind you when people say kids keep you young ... I just raise my eyebrows. Love my kids .
Spent the day sorting messy house . DS rearranged his room and sorted too. DD did homework . We all moved sheep across the road in the rain this afternoon . Job done . Off to quilting tomorrow while DD DS and DH do sheep drenching . Not sure still about daylight saving as I feel like jet lag , wake so early 5am .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 08, 2019, 08:47:45 pm
Yesterday spent morning in Hospital then went with DD to pick up GS at Torquay. Hours in the car with lots of talking.  Went to amazing food shop called Peaches. Like our Wilson’s only more healthy choices.  Expensive.
KAtie, have been reading with interest about your kids and homework.  Senior kids who do Art subjects can expect to spend 50% more time studying than kids doing other subjects.  Doesn’t seem fair but they usually enjoy the work.
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Post by: K Atie on April 08, 2019, 10:24:10 pm
Wow that's a lot Chookie , but yes she does enjoy it so that's the benefit and next year just Studio which will mean one folio . Our dinning room table is covered with A3 work ,yet to say it can expand it out each end . Hope Ral is having a better time .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 09, 2019, 10:12:15 am
DD and I went to a High Coffee that was to feature Ruby chocolate. It was very light, but very enjoyable. The food was more pink than ruby chocolate but it was still nice. DD was disappointed as her tea was a tea bag, yet we were at the Crown.
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Post by: judydawn on April 09, 2019, 12:40:09 pm
I would have been too cookie, who serves tea bags at a high tea!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 10, 2019, 05:16:02 pm
Met friends for coffee. I hadn’t been to this coffee shop before. It was really good. Lovely catching up with everyone's news.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 10, 2019, 11:03:29 pm
Yesterday a friend came for lunch.  She has just returned from South America.  She bought us a bucket of Apples from her garden and goodies from her trip.
Today I am buying a new set of digital scales. I am also starting to build up the SD for the Hot X Buns for Easter.
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Post by: mab19 on April 11, 2019, 04:33:08 am
Grocery shopping today.  I'm sure everything becomes more expensive each week.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 11, 2019, 07:52:35 am
Ditto here Margaret.  My shopping took a lot longer than usual as I met a close friend I hadn't spoken with for about 10 days and we chatted for an hour.
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Post by: K Atie on April 11, 2019, 08:39:58 am
Sorting messy house , this will be taking the whole holidays . DD and I went to a local exhibition of glass plate photos 1916 , amazing work done to digitally print them . Plough mans lunch as well so fitting . DS fixed gate and moved sheep . All very weary I think .
A little bit excited for DD as she got the ok for her bands to come off at the end of the month .
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Post by: judydawn on April 11, 2019, 11:11:05 am
What a relief that will be for DD Katie.
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Post by: K Atie on April 11, 2019, 12:04:44 pm
Yes Judy she was so happy but will have to wear a clear plate to keep her teeth in place .
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 11, 2019, 10:52:40 pm
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Yes Judy she was so happy but will have to wear a clear plate to keep her teeth in place .
That should be temporary as well, shouldn't it Katie?
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Post by: achookwoman on April 12, 2019, 07:08:02 am
K Atie, 3 cheers for braces off.   Don’t know how the kids manage.
Out shopping . 
Going to Daylesford with DD for the ride.  Will have Dinner there and then come home.
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Post by: K Atie on April 12, 2019, 07:40:05 am
Marina think that will be for some time.
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Post by: judydawn on April 12, 2019, 10:09:37 am
Had a lovely day out with my Probus group on a dolphin lunch cruise on the Port River. So relaxing and we were lucky enough to see 3 dolphins today.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 12, 2019, 12:51:08 pm
It sounds as though everyone has had pleasant days.  That’s wonderful for your DD K Atie.
I had my first experience at Krispy Kreme doughnuts today. I have had them before when I was in Melbourne. DD took me to a newish store down in Myaree. I enjoyed my half doughnut and the coffee was quite nice too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 12, 2019, 07:53:48 pm
DS and I went to IKEA today. I didn't buy much. I bought a bin to collect food our food waste as DS is going to keep a Wormery and needs the extra waste.Also bought a new dish drainer and a glass teapot.  Afterwards we went to the huge supermarket located next door and did our grocery shopping. It was interesting looking at the stock they keep.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 12, 2019, 10:58:18 pm
 CC, read with interest about your DS worm  farm.  We have has one for years.  We were old to put 1/2 egg shells (not crushed) in, so worms could lay eggs in the shells.
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Post by: mab19 on April 13, 2019, 02:38:28 am
I had my hair cut this morning.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 13, 2019, 04:44:50 am
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CC, read with interest about your DS worm  farm.  We have has one for years.  We were old to put 1/2 egg shells (not crushed) in, so worms could lay eggs in the shells.
I never heard that about the worms laying their eggs in the egg shells ... did it work?  Our worms do not like crushed egg shells at all - I am not sure what they would with half an egg shell!!
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Post by: cookie1 on April 13, 2019, 10:15:49 am
I went out this morning for a couple of hours, then this afternoon did some cooking.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 13, 2019, 09:52:31 pm
Marina, the crushed egg shells don’t  breakdown very well in the worm farm.  We have millions of worms but I am not sure if it is due to the 1/2 egg shells.  The lady who told me this is a Botanist.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 13, 2019, 11:04:38 pm
Thanks, Chookie, in future I will keep my eggshells for TMX jug cleaning.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 14, 2019, 09:57:00 am
We had a car club run today. Showers were forecast so we took the EJ. The club has thrown in a couple of mid week runs for the next month, that will keep us busy. We had morning tea at Perry Lakes, in Floreat Park where the 1962 Commonwealth Games were held and then drove down to Woodman Point south of Fremantle for a meeting and lunch just off the beach.
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Post by: judydawn on April 14, 2019, 01:01:00 pm
Sounds like a nice day out cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on April 14, 2019, 02:37:14 pm
Well my knees hurt , walked Chadstone for 5 hrs with DD . Vis Com homework, oh dear we were both very tiered and sore . Bring on tomorrow more shop walking . Did manage s bit of shopping just little things for DS Birthday coming up soon . Meanwhile DH DS were with the seed cleaning man all day , it is like the size of a semi , DS had the Ace and his mini feeder behind it .. he took the husks out feeding the sheep . Husks may not be the word l am looking for too tiered .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 14, 2019, 09:44:59 pm
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CC, read with interest about your DS worm  farm.  We have has one for years.  We were old to put 1/2 egg shells (not crushed) in, so worms could lay eggs in the shells.

Thanks Chookie. I will pass this info onto DS.
DD and GS are staying for one night.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 15, 2019, 01:36:04 am
K Atie you can walk your legs down to the knees at Chadstone. It is so very big and of course when we go there we have to walk every inch of it at least once. You sounded exhausted.

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Post by: mab19 on April 16, 2019, 04:11:10 am
Gosh it is years since I have been to Chadstone.  I don't think I would last too long there now as it has become so big.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 16, 2019, 06:45:27 am
This morning I had to visit European Foods in Northbridge. (On the edge of the city). Tenina, in conjunction with them, had run an Easter competition and I won!!!!!!! They asked me to pick it up today, very exciting. I will definitely be having 1 or 2 of those chocolates.
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Post by: judydawn on April 16, 2019, 02:18:25 pm
Congratulations cookie, bet that was a surprise.  I hope you do enjoy the odd choccie yourself.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 16, 2019, 06:55:39 pm
Congratulations Cookie. Enjoy one or two contents of your win.😉
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Post by: mab19 on April 16, 2019, 11:02:05 pm
Congratulations Cookie, what a lovely surprise.  Enjoy.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 16, 2019, 11:33:12 pm
Wow Cookie,  that is lovely.  Very nice when you win something.
Last time we were at  Chadstone we got lost.  Not hard for me as I have no sense of direction.
Cookie, love the way you do the outings with the car club.  Good company and different places to see.
CC, enjoy your DD and GS.
DD called in last night and showed us the designs for tops she has organised for the various clubs she belongs to. First she did it for the Fly Fishing Club , then the Dirt Girls ( bike riding), then the Canoe Club and then the Ski Club.  We liked the Ski one the best.  It has a large snowflake on the shoulder.
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Post by: K Atie on April 17, 2019, 12:37:55 am
Well done Cookie . Cleaver DD Chookie .
Family day in Ballarat, mainly organized by DS . Lots of Farm jobs , Good guys to get DMIL a TV . DH keep disappearing he was measuring the car , TV box to big to the Landcruiser how funny is that , don't think his mum is that impressed . DD and dropped off at officeworks for more printing school work . Boys to field day . We walked to Lola cafe so nice . Looked for shoes for DD no luck this time . Finely boys picked us up few more stops then getting late so Grilld for early dinner . Madness , but all happy with their day . Nice to be home but the house seems messy how does everyone create such a disarray .
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 17, 2019, 05:04:38 am
Nevr been to Chadstone, perhaps I should go sometime, just for the 'experience'.

Well done on the prize, Cookie, you are going to be a popular person with the family and friends over Easter!
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Post by: K Atie on April 17, 2019, 08:49:32 am
Marina make sure you wear comfy shoes . Also there is an app to get around - how crazy is that . My neck has hurt all day , but I’m no dizzy now ... think I may have over done it . Weather is not great so warm spots of rain so dry .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 17, 2019, 10:20:08 am
I met a couple of friends who are still working, for lunch today. It was lovely.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 17, 2019, 10:55:56 pm
Marina, yes Chadstone is an experience.  We hid it once but never again.  Good advice from K Atie to wear comfortable shoes.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 18, 2019, 06:06:22 am
Nothing special this morning. My brother and his wife came over for coffee.  They live right up the other side of Perth so it's about a 90km round trip.We tease him and say we need a visa to travel there.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 18, 2019, 07:55:55 pm
I went shopping with DS. It was so busy at the shops.
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Post by: mab19 on April 19, 2019, 02:08:35 am
I have been vaccuuming this morning.  My most hated job.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2019, 07:29:26 am
I think I dislike dusting the most. Hence the dust gets to hang around here.
I vacuumed yesterday before my brother came but with the wet weather it needs doing again today. I won't be doing it though.
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Post by: judydawn on April 19, 2019, 08:29:05 am
Ditto dusting here too cookie, I wonder why we hate that job so much?
Had a lovely lunch with my DD’s MIL and some of her family then went on to see my Mum in the nursing home. 
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Post by: K Atie on April 19, 2019, 02:42:18 pm
Went to the local Good Friday Lunch , fish and chips for 300+ amazing job done by all . Take a salad or dessert DD made a chocolate cake . Ate and ran as we had to catch the ferry to see DM , so nice to be at the beach for a few days , DH stayed at home to feed the sheep so dry each day is just looking dryer and now Autumn leaves are nearly over it is going to get very dusty . Cooked Dinner for DM , she had some fresh Salmon added rice and vegetables. Tomorrow DD wants to buy some Easter eggs ... think there is a motive to create their own Easter hunt !
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Post by: achookwoman on April 19, 2019, 10:15:04 pm
DS and family came up from a Melbourne.  I cooked Nay Nay scones for Morning Tea and Roast  Chicken lunch with Apple Pie to follow.
I had made smoked salmon dip and brushed some Flat bread with a mix of olive oil, garlic, herbs and salt. Roasted until crisp.  Kids loved it.
DS flew his new toy, a Drone, all fished in Dam and GD caught a large Trout
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Post by: achookwoman on April 19, 2019, 10:17:04 pm
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Post by: mab19 on April 20, 2019, 02:13:33 am
Chookie, well done to your GD.

GD no3 Called in last night with her BF on their way back to Berwick.  They had been to Loch Sport for a day with his family. 
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Post by: K Atie on April 20, 2019, 03:16:53 am
Chookie Oh my gosh that is an impressive Trout , well done GD .
Trying to take care of DM who is in huge back shoulder pain .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 20, 2019, 08:56:53 am
K Atie, that is not much fun for DM.  Hope she is better soon.
Resting and reading.  Need to after family here yesterday.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 20, 2019, 10:01:09 am
What a beautiful trout. Did you eat it Chookie?
K Atie I hope DM' s pain improves. Poor thing. 
DD and I went to the shops, she was after a couple of things. We went early and by the time we had had our coffee it was extremely busy so we left.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 20, 2019, 06:58:26 pm
Well done Chookie’s GD on catching that magnificent trout.👏
I've been doing housework and washing.
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Post by: obbie on April 21, 2019, 02:50:07 am
Chookie, great fish.. ;)
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Post by: obbie on April 21, 2019, 02:51:43 am
I redid my small baking cupboard yesterday, took things out of packets, used up all my empty moccona jars, and labeled everything. Looks great.
Then we kept going and labeled all my tupperware with whats inside them..
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Post by: judydawn on April 21, 2019, 03:38:49 am
Good job Robyn, the baking cupboard can get messy.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 21, 2019, 04:19:57 am
Well done Robyn. I try to keep everything ina sealed container otherwise the pantry moths come to visit. 😫😫😫
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Post by: obbie on April 22, 2019, 02:21:46 am
Yes Cookie. That is why I bought lots of Tupperware containers, because they seal so well. I bought my off ebay , a Malaysian seller.  :)

DD is at the beach, DS is gone out fishing on the lake, So I am relaxing.. About to meal prep..
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Post by: K Atie on April 22, 2019, 05:46:27 am
It’s be a busy few days DM not much better, DB and I are trying to help solve her pain management... oh dear . Kids are enjoying having a swim each day . Visited the chemist to make sure her pain medication is ok to have , it seems ok but we are trying not to let her drive . Have to stay till tomorrow which will blow my plans out the door but DM is a priority. Hopefully she may accept what we say to do , although DD has suggested we hide her car keys . All will be ok pity for mum it’s a holiday ,
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Post by: achookwoman on April 22, 2019, 11:44:17 pm
K Atie,  your poor DM.  Lucky to have you for support.  I don’t know how I would have managed these last few months if it weren’t for DD, DS and friends.  Don’t hide her car keys , ( unless she is dangerous) as that is her independence.
Obbie, nothing like a well organised pantry.  Well done.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2019, 07:22:30 am
We had coffee with friends this morning that last rather a long time. We have a McDonalds between us so we usually meet there. The coffee isn't too bad and we aren't tempted to eat anything.
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Post by: K Atie on April 24, 2019, 06:17:19 am
Well it has been very busy with DM . The amount of Endone that she was on her GP said not to drive !! So we packed my car including DM and took her to Melbourne then to the GP reorganization her medication , Endone was not the correct fit . Then filled out the scripts and contacted her neurosurgeon. DD DS and drove home , five hours on the road driving . DM saw neurosurgeon today and having MRI Monday . She will be OK as the medication will work although not as well (strong) as Endone . Rest today all a little wrecked so much for holidays .
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 24, 2019, 09:18:04 am
Cripes, what a day K atie.  Hope everything goes well on Monday.  Have a good rest over the weekend.
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Post by: judydawn on April 24, 2019, 11:17:40 am
Best wishes for Monday Katie.

My gardener gave me this old wrought iron table some time ago and today I have finally brought it to life.
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Post by: K Atie on April 24, 2019, 11:49:11 am
Judy the table looks great . Spoke to DM today she seems ok . Dare I say it back to Melbourne tomorrow arvo as we have three Dentist appointments on Friday , DD is ment to get her braces off that will be a bonus and DM will need a few things .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 24, 2019, 05:55:50 pm
My goodness KAtie you have a busy life.

Your table looks great Judy.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 24, 2019, 10:08:46 pm
K Atie,  take it easy.
Judy, looks good. Handy as you don’t have to bend.
DD coming to collect wood for her combustion heater.
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Post by: judydawn on April 25, 2019, 04:25:03 am
Thanks Margaret, Denise and Chookie, it’s nice to save something heading for the dump.
This morning I’ve done my walk, spent an hour in the front garden as the green bin gets collected in the morning and was only half full then I washed the car.  Now I can relax for the afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 25, 2019, 09:04:54 am
K Atie I think Endone is pretty potent?
I hope things go well next Monday for your DM. How far are you from Melbourne?

Yesterday we had a man from the security company come to look at our security. We have to change it all because of the NBN coming through. He carried on like a chook (sorry Chookie) about when he could come etc. then he turned up about 4pm. He said he charged $100 for the call out. Well he smelt very off, ( I wanted to gift him some soap) and he was so big his little car almost stuck to him as he got out of it. DH said it would take him about 5 minutes to disconnect the phone line. Not too sure what happened but he couldn't do it and said he would return today. He said it didn't matter that it was Anzac day as he was a busy man. Naturally he hasn't turned up.
We bought the security from this company but they have since down sized. I wonder if he will turn up tomorrow. He obviously doesn't want his $100.
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Post by: judydawn on April 25, 2019, 10:44:08 am
That all sounds very weird cookie, did he show any identification?
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Post by: K Atie on April 25, 2019, 12:19:00 pm
Too busy for my liking at the moment. Cookie 3 hours to Melbourne! DD asked very nicely after we had been to the local Anzac service if we could go to the Melbourne Museum to the top Arts - Visual Communication exhibition this arvo ! So we goggled the best way to get there and it was easy , one hour later done . Even DS enjoyed it there was lots to look at as well as Media , Drama and engineering . We had dinner at Fonda a Mexican restaurant . Bring on tomorrow ! These holidays are wearing me out .
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Post by: judydawn on April 25, 2019, 12:29:22 pm
You go down to Melbourne like I pop around to the shops Katie!
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Post by: achookwoman on April 25, 2019, 11:34:06 pm
Cookie,I don’t like the sound of that service man.  Can you ask for another employee.?
K Atie, our DD runs around like you.   Is it a Melbourne/ country thing for parents of teenage kids.
Quiet day today as we have a busy weekend coming up.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 26, 2019, 01:12:53 am
Cookie, I would be very wary of the serviceman as well.

I rang a company up last week to discuss phones for our work when the NBN gets connected and, whlst he was very nice, he had a very irritating laugh (and he laughed a lot), that put me off, but I guess an irritating laugh is several steps up from your serviceman.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 26, 2019, 04:47:36 am
I totally agree with you all. Sadly he is the only rep for the company that put the security in. However he hasn't even bothered to call today so he can get lost. It is no way to attempt to run a business and if he ever bothers to call again I will tell him. DHG said he would rather take a hammer to it!! Men! We will ring round and see what we can do with another group.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 26, 2019, 05:33:18 am
Cookie, you may find if your security system is a little on the older side - maybe 6-7+ years old, don't be surprised if they say it is cheaper to completely renew the entire system.  From our experience these things become outdated even faster than computers!
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Post by: achookwoman on April 26, 2019, 07:15:21 am
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Post by: K Atie on April 26, 2019, 01:51:21 pm
I don't like the sound of that service man either .
Thank you Chookie , makes me feel a little more normal that you DD does the same .
So we arrived at the dentist to be told that the splint/ plate company were closed today ... I smiled and thought are you kidding , but all OK DD Braces removed , a beaming smile 😃. Mould taken for a splint mouthpiece for night wearing. DS had his teeth cleaned ... had fisher seals for 3 back molars . We decided that everyone was mad - trying to park the car became how many times can they reverse nearly into me .
Home , worn out ready for DS 14 Th Birthday tomorrow, a quiet day ,out for dinner .
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Post by: judydawn on April 27, 2019, 02:01:06 am
I’ll have to try those bread rolls Chookie, I love what we can cook in the pie maker other than pastry pies.

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Post by: cookie1 on April 27, 2019, 12:10:18 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on April 26, 2019, 05:33:18 am
Cookie, you may find if your security system is a little on the older side - maybe 6-7+ years old, don't be surprised if they say it is cheaper to completely renew the entire system.  From our experience these things become outdated even faster than computers!
Thanks Marina, you are right. A friend mentioned this today. I will be ringing a couple of other companies on Monday. Ones I know are reputable.
DD and I went shopping and coffeeing (?) this morning. She bought a couple of pairs of boots at Myer as they were 40% off. Too good to miss she said. She is working in oncology tomorrow so she said the days pay should cover them.
We are off to a car display.
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Post by: K Atie on April 27, 2019, 01:19:41 pm
DS woke early, 14 years old today . We had a yummy chocolate and hazelnut mud cake from David Jones , very rich . Out to dinner which we never do here . It was nice for all of us to get dressed up and have some very special food. DS has been listening to his school book while we traveled this last week , DD is still doing homework. Even in the car on the way to dinner ! And after we got home ... what it the rest of the year going to be like for her , I just keep telling her we are proud of her and also try to get her outside for a break .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 29, 2019, 02:11:30 am
Life can be hard for those studying KAtie. They often have so much pressure put on them. It sounds as though you have the right approach.
We had our car on display yesterday up near the RAAF base at Pearce. It was a long, hot dusty day. It then took us 1 ½ hours to get back onto the highway with all the traffic. Our club didn't take a gazebo as they said they would supply one, however they didn't. Other car clubs were very generous and allowed us to pinch somje of their shade. The RAAF base put on a mini air show- one plane! It was breathtaking. I don't know how the pilot kept his breakfast down.
I took a heap of photos to share with my phone but I am having trouble sending them to the ipad. I will get DD on to it.

We have a new security man coming this morning!
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Post by: judydawn on April 29, 2019, 02:58:39 pm
I went to my first group session at a local gym this morning, have booked in for twice a week. I’d already had an assessment then a one on one with an instructor over the past 2 weeks to get used to the machines and routine.  I am loving it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 29, 2019, 09:53:22 pm
Any luck with the new security company Cookie?.😉
Good luck with the gym Judy. I joined one once and hated it.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 29, 2019, 11:22:32 pm
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Any luck with the new security company Cookie?.😉
Good luck with the gym Judy. I joined one once and hated it.
CC - My post comments exactly ... except that I actually enjoy going to the gym (much to my surprise).
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Post by: mab19 on April 30, 2019, 12:13:57 am
Enjoy your gym sessions Judy.  Not for me although I would probably benefit from it :)
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Post by: cookie1 on April 30, 2019, 09:21:51 am
Well done Judy. I used to go to oldies gym, but after I had my back operation they didn't want me. So ;the tread mill it is.

We had a security man come yesterday and he says he has made everything ready for the NBN. I guess we will see when we are connected. All seemed to go well this time.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 30, 2019, 09:26:13 am
Good news, Cookie.  When are you due to go on the NBN?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 01, 2019, 07:28:31 pm
I cleaned the inside of my car. Carrying a dog in the back results in a load of white dog hairs being deposited everywhere. Not a good look on dark upholstery. They are really difficulty to remove. I resorted to using DH’s powerful vacuum cleaner he uses in his workshop.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 02, 2019, 12:19:27 am
Hope to get to the Home Show in the city today to get some more Woll cookware - when we got the induction cooktop I had to give my Wolls away as they were not suitable and I have been missing them - my friends to whom I gave them are overjoyed  :(
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Post by: mab19 on May 02, 2019, 01:33:10 am
I have been sorting through my old recipe folders and throwing out anything I don't think I will make.   
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Post by: achookwoman on May 02, 2019, 04:30:35 am
Dropped Ral off at Day Clinic , stayed a while and then came home.  Bit of cleaning up and cooking.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 02, 2019, 09:05:36 am
Marina we have been told May for the NBN.
This morning we went to a coffee morning for local members of the Vintage Car Club. there was only about 6 of us. Our club is the Model A club but we also go to this one-or at least DH does on Wednesdays as they run the shed. It was fun meeting new people and one Model A couple were there too. We have decided to continue this for the next 3 months or so and review it. We all take our old cars and ooh and ah a bit before coffee..
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 02, 2019, 11:20:39 pm
Cookie, just in case you didn't know, if your home phone is on a landline, you will have to change that too once you are on NBN.
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Post by: mab19 on May 03, 2019, 12:54:43 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on May 02, 2019, 11:20:39 pm
Cookie, just in case you didn't know, if your home phone is on a landline, you will have to change that too once you are on NBN.

Marina, when I went on the NBN I chose to have my landline through the NBN but this was not compulsory (I was with telstra before).  The only problem I have found is that if the NBN drops out then there is no landline.  It rarely happens and I just reset the modem if this happens.  Otherwise I just use my moblie if needed. 
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Post by: cookie1 on May 03, 2019, 05:15:49 am
Thanks Marina. We were told this. Telstra assures me they have it all under control. I wonder why I haven't believed them?
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Post by: K Atie on May 03, 2019, 12:19:40 pm
Well first week of school done and a trip to Melbourne on Thursday for DD dentist appointment. Now I may have just had a little meltdown, one questions why life tests us ! When DD had her braces off they put a wire behind her top front teeth and glued it down , cement . So while we had dinner a piece of the glue came of at the end of the wire . Just emailed the Dentist practice with photo and will contact them Monday , I know we will have to go back . I just am taking deep breaths and wait. It will be OK hopefully a quick fix . Think I am just over the driving at the moment and frustrated as nothing else is getting done .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 03, 2019, 08:50:24 pm
It sounds as though you had a horrible day KAtie so take care of yourself.😘

Went shopping with DS. He downloaded some garden vouchers from a garden center website that entitled us to a free tomato plant each. The variety was Gardeners Delight. He also bought a cucumber plant.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 03, 2019, 10:46:31 pm
K Atie, poor you and DD.  Yes the driving can get to you as other stuff is put on the back burner.  Try to relax over the weekend.
We are going to  pickup 6 new Chookie girls.   They are 18 weeks old and should begin to lay at around 21 weeks.  We will sneak them in to roost tonight
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Post by: obbie on May 04, 2019, 12:52:26 am
we got gifted about 6 new chooks and a rooster 2 weeks ago. Now getting at least 4-6 eggs per day.
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Post by: mab19 on May 04, 2019, 08:05:30 am
Went to Bunn....gs to buy paint, we are having the barge boards on the house painted.  Then off to do early voting.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 04, 2019, 01:36:04 pm
DH and DD are having a duel on their iPads. They are checking out cars to buy!!! DH has been looking at old Jaguars and even a 1937 Rolls Royce. (All of which look great) and DD is looking at 1970-1980 Lamborghini’s. It’s easy to see they are related.
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Post by: judydawn on May 04, 2019, 01:51:14 pm
Yes a chip off the old block for sure.  You have no room for anymore cars cookie, are they serious about buying?  Good win by your boys again tonight.
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Post by: K Atie on May 04, 2019, 11:47:05 pm
Chookie are you putting them in with other chooks ? What bread did you get ? Yesterday we had DS hockey and then I had lunch out with girlfriends,as we are pre organizing our girls weekend away to Castlemaine . It's hard to get 6 girls on a road trip , the collecting up of us into two cars . Off to hockey for DD this morning, DS has gone to do a farm job then back to go with us to hockey game he will no doubt want lunch too !
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Post by: cookie1 on May 05, 2019, 09:48:03 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 04, 2019, 01:51:14 pm
Yes a chip off the old block for sure.  You have no room for anymore cars cookie, are they serious about buying?  Good win by your boys again tonight.

Hopefully not Judy. We will have to have high rise parking. Perhaps we could convert DD's block to parking only. (she has decided not to build again!!!!)
The footy was interesting, we played poorly in the last half. Not sure what is going on. All across the AFL teams are going up and down, except perhaps for Geelong and maybe Collingwood.
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Post by: judydawn on May 06, 2019, 12:30:32 am
My team always goes up and down cookie but a win is a win no matter how they play. Collingwood will be hard to beat this year.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 09, 2019, 01:05:02 pm
K Atie, over the years we have tried both putting them in at night and slowly introducing them.  Not much difference. As there were 8 new girls and 4 old ones, we put them in at night.  There is a bit of sorting out going on but nothing to worry about. At 18 weeks they should be able to cope. We don’t like to buy new girls until they are at least this age.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 10, 2019, 11:56:53 am
I had my hair cut today.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 10, 2019, 09:52:11 pm
Cooking for Mother’s Day lunch.  Making double batch of Portuguese Custard Tarts.   Made custard yesterday.  Make cheese sauce for Cauliflower.  Make Ratatouille. 
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Post by: K Atie on May 10, 2019, 11:48:42 pm
About to head home been another busy week ! Dentist via ballarat to get train on Monday , a quick fix that has not worked ( deal with that another time ) and very close encounter with a kangaroo, too close .Car serviced on freezing cold Thursday. To school reunion last night and home to quite house , haha. Meanwhile DD hockey game was last night and DS’s game is this am !
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Post by: cookie1 on May 11, 2019, 09:12:19 am
Compared to you K Atie I had a quiet day. DD and I went shopping. I bought a pair of jeans. We had a coffee, came home. Dh got back from seeing his Mum and then DD decided we needed a new tv that she can hook into wifi. I thought she was going to put it into the theatre, however it is now being set up in the family room. A new tv to watch the footy on tonight.
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Post by: K Atie on May 11, 2019, 11:14:43 am
Cookie sounds like a busy day too ! Early night to bed reading my book , no energy left ...oh dear mother’s day and two enthusiastic kids . I can imagine crossiants Crumbs in bed and a possible messy kitchen at lunch , that’s fine I hope to get to relax and am thinking of things I would like to do at home . Enjoy Mother’s Day everyone.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 12, 2019, 08:29:04 am
I hope your day went well KAtie. I'm positive it is all done with much love and probably laughter.
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Post by: K Atie on May 12, 2019, 11:51:04 am
Crossiants with fresh raspberries in bed ! DH came home and cooked salmon green beans and rice for all of us and his Mum . DD and DS mainly the later made a cake, from 9-12 am !! A lot of mess and then DS attempted to make Swiss meringue butter cream ... think it turned into sticky white mass ! Near fear mum to the rescue, whipped cream with a touch of sugar and vanilla paste . Think it is a three tier cake and decorated with sugared almonds ( thank you DS ) . DS made nachos and egg Jaffles for dinner ! Cake to follow . Yes lots of joy was had .
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 12, 2019, 10:44:11 pm
That all sounds exciting / adventurous K Atie!!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 13, 2019, 09:34:19 am
We went over to see my brother this morning (a round trip of around 85km) and on the way home we called in at MIL's house to check that the council had delivered the bin we requested. We will go over in the morning and fill it. I think I will be using muscles I didn't know I had. :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 13, 2019, 12:38:08 pm
A good workout will do you the world of good cookie.  No pain, no gain but take it easy.

Today the tiler has finished, still jobs to do but my Probus birthday party is approaching so I don’t want too many interruptions.  I bought the first of the party food today, have ordered the cake and from Thursday it will be full on preparation.  A pity the kitchen start was later than expected, I had hoped it was well and truly finished before the approach of the catering task.  At least I have a working kitchen, the painting can wait until next week.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 14, 2019, 04:37:05 am
If your catering is anything like the massive offering from previous years, Judy, you are certainly going to be flat out at the end of the week!

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Post by: cookie1 on May 14, 2019, 08:51:25 am
Enjoy the big cook up Judy.
I will be rather stiff tomorrow I think. I helped de-construct (smash) lots of very old furniture. DH gave me a sledge hammer to use. I loved it, but it was heavy to swing, but it broke stuff down easily. We managed to get all the old furniture left from MIL and the tenants smashed into flat packs and stack it in the bin that the council suppled. We found inches of cockroach droppings in some stuff that had been in the garage for over 40 years. Ugh.The first thing I did was shower when we got home.
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Post by: judydawn on May 14, 2019, 12:33:41 pm
What a great workout cookie, I hope you can walk tomorrow LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 14, 2019, 02:06:57 pm
I think the walking will be ok Judy, it’s my arms from swinging the sledge hammer and my hands from gripping it. Quite interesting really. 😀😀😀😀
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 14, 2019, 11:35:52 pm
Well done, Cookie.  A big job and you did well swinging a sledge hammer, they are not exactly lightweight.
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Post by: judydawn on May 15, 2019, 10:55:12 am
I can understand that cookie, the first few times I went to the gym nothing ached except my hands from gripping the weight machines.  I’ve never had a hand ache in all my life so it was a strange feeling.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 15, 2019, 12:01:11 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on May 14, 2019, 11:35:52 pm
Well done, Cookie.  A big job and you did well swinging a sledge hammer, they are not exactly lightweight.
I was feeling quite proud of myself! Back to boring treadmill walking for fitness today.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 15, 2019, 08:31:38 pm
I went shopping to a supermarket that I don’t usually use. I bought a few things that I haven’t seen in other stores. 
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Post by: achookwoman on May 16, 2019, 12:27:46 am
OMG, I am exhausted reading what you girls have been up to.
Fairly quiet this week.  Voted yesterday and while out bought a hamburger for lunch. New shop ,very busy but the best bought burger I have had.  Took them down to the lake and watched the antics of the water fowl.
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Post by: mab19 on May 16, 2019, 01:50:02 am
Quote from: achookwoman on May 16, 2019, 12:27:46 am
OMG, I am exhausted reading what you girls have been up to.
Fairly quiet this week.  Voted yesterday and while out bought a hamburger for lunch. New shop ,very busy but the best bought burger I have had.  Took them down to the lake and watched the antics of the water fowl.

That sound nice and relaxing Chookie.  Sometimes we just need to stop and smell the roses or in your case watch the water fowl. :)
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Post by: K Atie on May 16, 2019, 03:27:29 am
Such beautiful Autumn weather at the moment so the lake would have been very nice Chookie . Yesterday had my hair cut and coloured and dropped DD's dress and makeup for dinner dance on the weekend . Today I am meant to pack for girls weekend in Castlemaine but one migraine is slowing me down !
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Post by: K Atie on May 16, 2019, 01:08:20 pm
Managed to pack for weekend . OK now don't panic but as I was delivering DH his meal in the paddock I opened the gate ... went back to the car as I walked in front it was coming towards me dashed around and then it moved faster .. I managed to stop it but it was hairy as I couldn't get in easily, hit my hand, jumped in put it into park but had to steer  it away from the fence post . I little shaken I gave DH his meal said nothing drove back home to get him a coffee ! This was just in the paddock back of our house , checked DH car think it looked OK it was pitch black tonight . Told DH , he was concerned , so girls weekend is looking prity good now . All the girls said it is so easy to do , thankfully all OK .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 16, 2019, 07:08:51 pm
OMG KAtie what a scare for you.😲😲😲 So pleased to read you are okay.Enjoy your weekend away with your GF’s.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 16, 2019, 11:22:51 pm
KAtie, hope you hand is OK and that you enjoy Castlemaine, it's a growing town with many things to do and see
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Post by: mab19 on May 17, 2019, 02:56:06 am
Katie, I hope your hand isn't too sore.  Enjoy your time with your GF's
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Post by: cookie1 on May 17, 2019, 03:53:52 am
KAtie how terrifying for you. I'm glad it turned out ok.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 18, 2019, 09:54:14 am
DD and I went into the city this morning and attended a barista course run by Nespresso. It was free, only an hour and we were given a goody bag when we left. It had an apron, a box of chocolates and a glass Nespresso mug. That bit was quite a surprise.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 18, 2019, 11:46:11 pm
Yesterday I attended a cooking demo at Le Kitchen in Ballarat.  Love that shop. The demo included how to make Mozzarella and a beef and caramelised onion casserole.
I bought lots of beautiful patty cases, ( I have just finished using  ones Judy gave me years ago.)  they were so pretty that they inspired me to replace them with different ones. I also bought some nice boxes that I can put goodies in when I give them as gifts.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 19, 2019, 08:54:56 am
There is nothing like a lovely Kitchen shop.
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Post by: judydawn on May 19, 2019, 10:54:08 am
I hope your weekend away with the girls went well Katie and that your hand didn’t give you any problems.

Loved the sound of that barista course cookie, great gift at the end of it and all free - amazing!

Chookie I’m sure every kitchen shop you see you just have to go in.  The casserole demo recipe sounds nice, are you going to try and make it in the Thermomix? 

I had an early afternoon football match today, thankfully my seat is under cover so the rain didn’t bother me. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 19, 2019, 07:26:32 pm
Wow you girls have all been busy.
I just popped into our local town to buy some glucosamine tablets as we had run out. I like the fact I don’t have to pay for parking on a Sunday. 😁
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Post by: achookwoman on May 19, 2019, 10:00:30 pm
DD is taking Ral and i to Melbourne today.   
K Atie, you had good weather for your weekend in Castlemaine.
Cookie, Ral and I visited a fab Nescafé shop when we were in Perth for the Thermofest.
Judy , lucky to under cover at footy.
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Post by: mab19 on May 20, 2019, 12:36:08 am
K Atie, I hope you enjoyed your weekend away.

I have been invited out for afternoon tea today in another town.  A shame it is raining as the highway will be  wet.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 20, 2019, 08:54:29 am
Judy I was listening to your footy match and heard them say it was pelting down. I'm glad you are under cover.
K Atie I hope you had a wonderful weekend.
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Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2019, 11:17:21 am
I’ve just spent 2.5 hours removing a wallpaper border in the kitchen ready for DD2 to start painting tomorrow. I must say that I really enjoyed that job once I got the hang of it.
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Post by: K Atie on May 20, 2019, 12:38:48 pm
Had a great girls weekend away . My hand is fine now thank you for all asking but I realised that I had left my iPad at home , I can only get on the fourm with my iPad as I cannot remember my log in details ! Best weather ever so many laughs , lots of food and drinks . Not much sleep .
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Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2019, 02:20:07 pm
Glad you enjoyed your weekend with the girls Katie and that your hand is OK too.  I don’t think I could live without my iPad these days but it sounds as if you didn’t really need it with the fun you were having.  Your batteries will be fully recharged for that hectic life you lead.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 20, 2019, 09:51:34 pm
Judy, good job well done.
K Atie, perfect weekend.
Gardener coming today.
Eat day in Melbourne yesterday.  Ral bought 3 k coffee beans from special coffee shop in Emporium. Japanese Restaurant for lunch and appointment with Financial advisor.  Traffic dreadful .
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2019, 08:29:01 am
WE went on another mid week car run. This time it was to a small sports car club. We had to meet at 9am and it took us an hour to get there as DH doesn't like going on the freeways and main highways with the Model A as the trucks are intimidating.
When we met I was the only female there. I was cross as I could have stayed home easily. However when we got there another member had come down from Northam with her husband. It was great fun and they were all extremely friendly and did a lovely morning tea for us. We then got to drive our Model A's sedately around their race track.
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Post by: K Atie on May 21, 2019, 11:44:00 am
A looks like fun Cookie .
Yoga today and not much this afternoon, think the busy weekend is catching up with me .Have not seen DH as he was planting the crop last night till midnight and left at 6am this morning, still not home its 8.30 pm !! We have talked but last night he hit the fence with the seeder .. no talking on the phone now . Think it is ok !
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Post by: judydawn on May 21, 2019, 02:21:39 pm
Sounds like fun cookie.  Busy day here with tradesmen and DD managed to get the ceiling finished and patch up small areas. Tomorrow the tilers should be finished plus the electrician is coming, DD back on her next day off, Thursday.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2019, 08:12:46 am
Seeding is a such a busy time K Atie.
Judy you wont know yourself.

I went to visit a friend. She was supposed to come here but her sister was coming up to her place so I went over there. A nice chat. Their Mum and Dad lived next door to us for 30 years. They were DD's godparents. We get together once a month as the lady I visit was widowed and gets very lonely. She is lovely too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 22, 2019, 09:15:45 pm
Lovely photos Cookie. It sounds you had a great day.
Great work removing wallpaper Judy.

I picked a friend up in my car and we went out to lunch together. We had a a delicious lunch at a pub we hadn’t tried before. Definitely go there again.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 23, 2019, 09:25:46 am
That sounds lovely Denise. We had an email from a friend who is in the UK at the moment. He and his DD are having a fabulous time. (his wife is unable to fly now) He said his phone said he has walked 100km since he left home but he said his knees and hips say it is more like 300km. His DD would have no mercy.
I did the grocery shopping this morning. It was an expensive week as so many things seemed to run out.
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Post by: K Atie on May 24, 2019, 02:05:16 pm
Well another trip with DD to Dentist . Quick visit to GP as well , I had the flu injection... DD has a middle ear infection antibiotics for her ! The trip home was so long as leaving the city on a Friday night 30ks . Now for some reason as I was in sight of home a tea cup and take a break message came on my dashboard!! Tomorrow I am going to see why , it cracked me up . And why does my arm hurt form the tiny injection.. that’s right I forgot to rub it afterwards.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 24, 2019, 08:32:34 pm
I went to see a Endodontist today. A Root Canal filling in one of my front teeth has a infection. It looks as though it’s going to take a few dental treatments to get it sorted. Then this afternoon I went grocery shopping,
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Post by: judydawn on May 25, 2019, 07:07:53 am
Ouch Denise, the sooner it’s fixed the better.
Your car seems to know you are always flat out Katie, suggesting a cuppa and a break - clever car LOL.
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Post by: K Atie on May 25, 2019, 12:43:03 pm
Denise That sounds painful.
Judy think my DM was a little bit worried about the amount of driving , but I told her That really it is too funny . Maybe DH’s tractor should be telling him as well to have a rest !
Watched DS play hockey in the rain , they were drenched - sneaky stop at boarding house for a warm shower while I did the shopping. He got a goal too this week as well as his last game , really boosts their game playing .
Home roast lamb , paddock dinner drop off and moving vehicles. Thermo server is the best for this job . Kids worn out .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 25, 2019, 11:34:28 pm
Just catching up. Enjoy reading what everyone is doing, except CC.
Love the photos of the cars Cookie. Thanks.
Driving GD around as DD busy falling into lake.
Bit of cooking today. 
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Post by: cookie1 on May 26, 2019, 09:49:25 am
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Driving GD around as DD busy falling into lake.
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This gave me the very best laugh Chookie, thank you.
I have done very little today.
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Post by: K Atie on May 26, 2019, 11:52:10 am
Freezing weather for the lake dump swim Chookie ! Hockey for DD today cold and windy , bite to eat home to a very quiet house , DH needed his deliveroo , minestrone soup ( pink beetroot) , to paddock! Home to the fire .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 26, 2019, 07:48:49 pm
My kitchen/dining room floor got a much needed vacuum and steam clean. Did a few loads of washing. Just did really boring household chores here today.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 27, 2019, 07:47:54 am
Same here CC. Washing, ironing and prepared a SD loaf to go into the fridge overnight and have a Classic loaf rising.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 28, 2019, 04:46:35 am
Cookie - I would have loved to have seen the car 'race', must have been fun.
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Post by: K Atie on May 28, 2019, 11:40:11 am
Yoga class today ! Kept warm by the fire all arvo .
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Post by: cookie1 on May 30, 2019, 09:09:07 am
It was Marina. Very slow.
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We are the second car here. This is on the ‘straight.’
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Post by: achookwoman on May 30, 2019, 10:32:01 pm
Cookie, lovely photo.  Last weekend was Heritage Weekend in Ballarat.  There were lots of interesting old cars parked in groups around the city.
Yesterday I went to Charity raising event.  It was called a Long Morning Tea but was actually lunch. The money raised was for Cancer research.
I sat next to a 94 year old woman who lives independently in a village. The food was awful but I enjoyed the company of the other woman at our table. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 31, 2019, 12:22:09 am
I notice the leading car's front door is open ... did the driver get out and walk because it was faster than driving?????
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Post by: achookwoman on May 31, 2019, 03:30:57 am
Ha Marina. You must be in Melbourne.
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Post by: K Atie on May 31, 2019, 12:44:00 pm
DD played hockey tonight , they won and she got two goals . She does so well when we are not there mmmm ! Bring on tomorrow DS game and rugging up , must remember the towels so it does not rain !
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Post by: judydawn on May 31, 2019, 03:17:35 pm
I had the electrician in today fitting more down lights and power points then I picked Mum up to take her for a haircut at her old hairdresser’s place as she is retiring this year.  Mum didn’t remember her but really enjoyed herself when she wasn’t sleeping LOL.  I bought her home to see my garden and how the kitchen etc renovations were going and she was very interested in everything.  At the end of the day I don’t know who was more tired - her or me!
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Post by: K Atie on June 01, 2019, 12:50:37 pm
Huge day for you Judy , I am sure the renovations look great .
Hockey for DS he made two goals , score 4 -4  . Now he did forget his mouth guard, that means no playing ... he ran all the way back to boarding house ran back , missed the start but played really well . DH seeding .
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Post by: cookie1 on June 02, 2019, 09:10:09 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on May 31, 2019, 12:22:09 am
I notice the leading car's front door is open ... did the driver get out and walk because it was faster than driving?????

LOL. No Marina he got out to listen to the men explaining the race track to us. They explained why this was called the ???? Straight, and who each corner was named after and why.

This morning I had to go up to the local T shop and sign the documentation for our NBN. I also picked up our modem. So it should all be fixed in a week or so.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 02, 2019, 09:05:11 pm
Being lovely sunny weather these past two days I decided to refurbish outside a pine chest that was water stained badly on the top. I removed the wax with a cleaner. When dried out I did the first step of sanding.Today I’ve sanded again with higher grades of sandpaper. Then I gave the chest three coats of wax polish. I expect my arm will ache tomorrow 😂
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Post by: judydawn on June 03, 2019, 02:56:59 am
Good workout Den. Bet it looks great.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 03, 2019, 12:34:28 pm
It sounds as though it will look very impressive CC.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 04, 2019, 07:21:11 am
We had a coffee run this morning with the Model A. Not as many there as last time but some are overseas.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 05, 2019, 08:17:24 pm
I met some friends for coffee at a local coffee shop. Of course we chatted nonstop 😂 It was great to catch up with them all.
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Post by: obbie on June 06, 2019, 04:24:58 am
Trying to keep warm..... ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on June 06, 2019, 04:50:37 am
I went for my 6 monthly check up yesterday. No nasties to be cut out but the right side of my face looks like an oxy torch hit it- I guess liquid nitrogen is a bit like an oxy torch! 
A few burn offs on my arms too and one on my chest. It was lovely that no cutting had to be booked. 😀😀
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 06, 2019, 04:55:23 am
That was a fair few they went to work on, Cookie but, as you say, good that they were superficial.  Hope they are not too irritating / sore / bothersome as they heal.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 06, 2019, 11:04:21 pm
Well done Cookie.  Good that no really heavy removal necessary.
We are having a visitor for lunch.  Pea and ham soup from freezer and pear and Ginger Pud.
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Post by: K Atie on June 07, 2019, 05:17:02 am
Not much happening today DD and DS have a four day holiday. But last night DS had a hockey game after school , no goals for him and they lost . Dumped him back at the boarding  house for dinner I did a fast shop for the weekend, returned to boarding hose for pick up and bag collection . We then dropped DD to Eisteddfod for school choir , we watched ! Long night but they did well and it was nice to listen to all the choirs . Truly crazy as we got home after 11pm , even DH was home from pasture seeding ( he got bogged ) thus we are tiered today . Lots of the kids had been playing hockey were singing one nearly fainted poor girl .
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Post by: cookie1 on June 07, 2019, 05:55:38 am
Poor things KAtie.

No Marina, I am very lucky with all by 'burn offs'. They sting and throb for about an hour and no other pain. I just look a bit funny-DH said 'what is new?'
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 07, 2019, 08:25:10 am
Hope you get a bit of a break over the weekend K Atie.

You made me laugh Cookie, your DH sounds very much like my DH  ;D
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Post by: K Atie on June 07, 2019, 03:12:31 pm
Cookie what's new “ have to remember that one very funny . Hope it all heals up quickly for you . Feel the weekend will disappear, very quiet day . DS and I stacked the wood, well I put it in the wheel barrow and DS stacked it in the boiler room ! A bit of tidy up outside will I had my muscle power with me DS . Beautiful afternoon in fact very warm in the sun . Deliver roo again tonight for DH , collected DS of the seeder as felt he would need an early night .
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Post by: K Atie on June 09, 2019, 12:06:15 pm
Sleep in ! Teens seem to be lapping up the late mornings. DD worked on her Art folios . I dead headed the agapanthus in the driveway . DD even drove the seeder for a few mins , yesterday DS did a few laps driving the seeder too. Spent the afternoon cooking dinner !
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Post by: cookie1 on June 10, 2019, 07:24:40 am
I did the ironing this morning and tried to find places to put the wet washing. I will put a heap in front of the fire tonight.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 11, 2019, 12:46:33 am
From what I heard on the weather, Cookie, you are in for a drenching today, so I don't know that I would hold out much hope for getting any drying done outside!!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 11, 2019, 05:00:46 am
You are right  Marina. I believe it is beginning to fine up later today. We have had a lot of very lovely rain.
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Post by: judydawn on June 11, 2019, 09:45:05 am
I think it’s heading our way very soon cookie. Today was the sunniest day we’ve had for a while.
My DD has probably only one more day here at some stage to finish the painting, furniture has been ordered and my reno is coming together nicely.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 12, 2019, 12:27:24 am
Good news about you reno coming to a close Judy, you will be so happy when it is all done.  We still have a couple of months to go, but should be in well before Xmas.

Wet here at the moment and the forecast is looking like a fairly wet and windy day or two over here.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2019, 12:20:56 pm
I spent a lot of today at a school that a close friend is Principal of. She set it up and it is now in its 3rd year. It is amazing. A beautiful set of buildings but I loved the atmosphere of the school. She has bucked the rules for many regular things and the Children have really benefitted from it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 12, 2019, 07:04:40 pm
What great news that your friends hard work is paying off in the school where she has become the principle Cookie.

I took Chance to the vets to have his annual vaccinations and checkup. He passed with flying colours. The staff always make a great fuss of Chance. Of course the staff have treats in their hands as a reward for being good. 😂
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Post by: cookie1 on June 13, 2019, 12:42:58 pm
Well done Chance.
DH had promised to take a couple of gearboxes out to the Vintage Racing car group so I decided to go too for the drive. We then called on my brother who lived nearby for a coffee. Then the shopping this afternoon.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 14, 2019, 07:28:04 pm
I took DS grocery shopping. We visited Lidl and Waitrose. I bought a bag of fresh Broad Beans in Waitrose. Even though the bag was 500g in weight, after shucking the pods it didn't yield many beans. But enough to share between DH and I for dinner tonight.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 15, 2019, 02:35:37 am
That's the trouble with broad beans CC, you think you have got heaps but by the time you have shelled and peeled them there is not much left to eat ... but what is left is delicious and worth all the trouble  :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 15, 2019, 07:35:24 am
Whilst DD was painting this morning I tidied up the garage.  DD will be back for a couple of hours on Tuesday to finish the job. Her days off will be her own again.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 15, 2019, 09:55:23 am
The Home button on my ipad has been feeling a bit weird for the last week or two. It doesn't seem to depress enough and is hard to use. I checked Mr Google and he told me how to create another one, but this is only for when the ipad is open.
I took it to the Apple shop this morning. They checked it out and have said they will replace it. I thought it was well out of warranty but maybe not. I hadn't backed it up, so I am going back on Monday.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 16, 2019, 09:11:01 pm
Being Fathers Day DS arrived with freshly made Chocolate Brownies, a sour dough loaf of bread and a roast chicken for his Dad. We ate roast chicken sandwiches made with the sourdough bread and vegetable soup for lunch. We then had a chocolate brownie each.
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Post by: judydawn on June 17, 2019, 06:03:28 am
Lovely Denise, DS is so thoughtful.
Today I scrubbed the bathroom floor (yesterday I thoroughly cleaned my bedroom and en-suite), then went to gym before visiting Mum.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 17, 2019, 08:49:42 am
Quote from: Cornish Cream on June 16, 2019, 09:11:01 pm
Being Fathers Day DS arrived with freshly made Chocolate Brownies, a sour dough loaf of bread and a roast chicken for his Dad. We ate roast chicken sandwiches made with the sourdough bread and vegetable soup for lunch. We then had a chocolate brownie each.
How lovely Denise.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 17, 2019, 07:28:15 pm
Thanks Judy and Cookie. DS can be very thoughtful at times.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 18, 2019, 09:07:22 am
CC,  that is very thoughtful.  It is Fathers Day here in September.  Do you think he would like to visit us?

I pick the board Beans when they are little and slice them likeFrench Beans.  Ral doesn’t like broad Beans.

Judy you have been busy.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 18, 2019, 12:22:23 pm
I did the ironing and washed and vacuumed the living area floor, all the while keeping an eye out for the NBN person. Naturally they didn’t arrive.
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Post by: K Atie on June 19, 2019, 04:59:23 pm
Shopping, re palacing  electric blanket and  cordless phone . Coffee with DM later on we took DM dog for a walk ! Cold weather. Might try Ikea tomorrow, need distraction as DM has her back operation tomorrow. DD played a game of hockey after school - DH watched , he must of been talking as he did not know who won , just nice he got to her game .. lucky for us they played then as it was meant to be at 7.30 on Friday night !!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 19, 2019, 08:20:50 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on June 18, 2019, 09:07:22 am
CC,  that is very thoughtful.  It is Fathers Day here in September.  Do you think he would like to visit us?

I pick the board Beans when they are little and slice them likeFrench Beans.  Ral doesn’t like broad Beans.

Judy you have been busy.
I’m sure DS would love cooking with you Chookie. 😁
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Post by: achookwoman on June 20, 2019, 12:20:21 am
It is very cold again.
CC,  your DS would be a pleasure to cook with.  We could go SD mad.
I have been making a printed file of FODMAP recipes.  These are also gluten free and lactose free. Bit of a challenge but have found some very nice recipes. Might try converting some to TMX.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 20, 2019, 12:11:38 pm
Good on you Chookie. As long as it is helping your health. Are any of Quirky Jo’s recipes suitable for you?

I just pottered around today.
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Post by: judydawn on June 20, 2019, 12:28:52 pm
I’m a little congested in the head at the moment so skipped my gym session but I had a handyman coming to service my roller doors so I spent a couple of hours cleaning them so I still managed a workout.     
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Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2019, 04:55:08 am
Judy I do hope you aren't coming down with anything nasty. There seem to be so many deaths related to this flu. There have been 2 children here and a teacher, plus quite a few others.
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Post by: K Atie on June 22, 2019, 12:16:25 am
Take care of yourself Judy .
DM is so good after her operation, only in over night . They think she is marvellously young 85 ! Hope the euphoria of all going well calms down so she doesn’t undo all the work on her back .
Home to feed the troops and friends called in for dessert , kids picked up a pavlova and decorated it for their friends. Warm fire side wine and pav ! First night of school holidays . DH collected them .
As soon as I returned home I found that the bantam had laid an egg 🥚 cute .
Freezing frost this am , teens asleep late .
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Post by: obbie on June 22, 2019, 05:13:00 am
Have you all had your flu shot, I got mine for free Thursday. Dr said this years is worst than other years.
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Post by: judydawn on June 22, 2019, 10:50:11 am
It’s hard to keep a good woman down Katie but do try to keep Mum safe.
Today I had built-in cupboards installed in my laundry - so much neater now.   
 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 22, 2019, 12:29:02 pm
Yes Robyn flu shots seem to be extra important this year. We get ours for free as we are >65. DD gets hers for free as she works for the health department.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 22, 2019, 11:15:50 pm
-2 at the moment, but beautiful clear sky ... which is undoubtedly why it is so cold.
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Post by: judydawn on June 23, 2019, 10:35:40 am
I spent some time at Bunnings today buying bits and bits and pieces of hardware, pots and a plant. Couldn’t walk past the sausage sizzle without buying a couple for lunch, the aroma always gets me. 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 23, 2019, 12:05:40 pm
Bunnings sausage sizzles are certainly tempting Judy.
We had a car run today. We went south to a member’s sons cattle farm. It took us all day but was lovely. As the weather was rotten, only a few Model A’s were taken.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 23, 2019, 09:37:44 pm
Cookie, lovely photos, thanks.
Like Marina said, very cold but sun out.  Spent an enjoyable hour with the Chooks in the veggie garden.
Judy, Bunnings sausage stalls are very dangerous.
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Post by: mab19 on June 23, 2019, 11:46:04 pm
Lovely photos Cookie.
Judy, Bunnings sausage sizzle is a family joke here. One day DH said we were going out for lunch and  guess where we went.  :) :)
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Post by: judydawn on June 24, 2019, 03:48:16 am
LOL Margaret, your DH has a great sense of humour. They were particularly nice this time so one was not enough, they were cooked by some Greek people. They’re a great fundraiser and the volunteers are very nice people.
I’ve been to gym this morning and now I have the mobile mechanic here.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 24, 2019, 08:47:49 am
Quote from: mab19 on June 23, 2019, 11:46:04 pm
Lovely photos Cookie.
Judy, Bunnings sausage sizzle is a family joke here. One day DH said we were going out for lunch and  guess where we went.  :) :)

That is exactly where my DH would take me for lunch>
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Post by: mab19 on June 24, 2019, 09:59:52 am
It was quite nice in the sun this afternoon so I decided to prune the roses.  They actually belong to the neighbours but I usually do them.  The house next door has been empty for 12 months and we hardly ever see the owners.   I think we have renters arriving in a couple of weeks.  I hope they are quiet people.
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Post by: K Atie on June 24, 2019, 10:44:53 pm
DD DS and I are doing lots of shopping in between Dentist and Doctor appointments . dad had her flu injection but DS was unwell so back this morning to see if he is OK then flu injection for him . Out for breakfast with my DB were we had turmeric  porridge , yum . New school shoes DD , pillow for DS . Saw DM while kids walked her dog . She is doing very well . DS had soup for dinner and felt better , hope he is OK .
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Post by: cookie1 on June 25, 2019, 08:31:01 am
A close friend turned 75 so we picked him and his wife up in the EJ and took them out for coffee. None of us eat cake but decided to share one. He chose a vanilla slice and the lovely café cut it beautifully into 4, put each bit on a plate with a dob of cream and piece of strawberry. We will definitely be going back there.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 25, 2019, 12:50:39 pm
Looks a delicious choice of cake Cookie 😋😋
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Post by: K Atie on June 25, 2019, 02:28:55 pm
What a great cafe .
We just managed to put so much into a day ! DS had his flu vac , he is fine now , i thought possible appendix! We just seemed to go everywhere. Office works ,cotton on for tracksuit pants DS .. then please mum go in the opposite direction to a Bonds outlet for a few things ,... that lead to the shop assistant and I both not looking where we were going and crashed into the men’s  undie rack set the whole rack of undies and me flying , all ok but my back was out all day . Lunch yes let's sit for awhile and re group . NGV Alexander Caldwell exhibition for DD !! Orthotics appointment late arvo for both and I got my feet done too ! Kids Mum it's dark outside and we have no dinner ! Truly more to do yes go to DM to walk her dog , this is an old Hungarian Vishla she waited by the window for an hour for DD to walk her . Had a glass of wine with DM . So I admitt I was snappy tom by now . Bed looked very good at this point . Bring on tomorrow...
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Post by: mab19 on June 26, 2019, 02:55:34 am
K Atie, I get exhausted just reading what you manage to do in a day.  By the time I have finished the weekly shop I need a nanna nap :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 26, 2019, 04:41:59 am
I am truly sorry to hear about your back, K Atie, I really am ... but I freely admit I had a good chuckle at your adventures with the men's undies rack!  You should see if the shop has it on video and get a copy for a home movies night  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on June 26, 2019, 09:04:15 am
KAtie you are so very busy. I also had a chuckle about the undies rack.
Many years ago I took Mum to buy  new outfit for Dad's funeral. I rushed ahead and explained to the shop lady. We had my adult brother and DD (who was an adult too) with us. Mum eventually selected an outfit and DD and brother said "quick, let's get out of here!"  Down the road they explained that they had changed all the clothing on 2 racks from sorted according to size, to sorted according to colour. Talk about brats.
It did give a good laugh though.
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Post by: judydawn on June 26, 2019, 12:03:21 pm
On a glorious day my Probus headed off on a mystery tour and we ended up in Hahndorf, we never tire of that tourist town in the Adelaide Hills. We all bought up big at the Beerenberg factory before descending on the township’s shops.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 26, 2019, 01:10:17 pm
K Atie, I also feel exhausted reading what you get up to.  Glad your mum and DS are both ok. Look after that back of yours.
Our DS in Melbourne has been quite ill with the flu, even though he has had the injection.  GS also I’ll, but only a cold. I think the kids get run down at the end of term 2. We have to make an effort to keep away from crowds and anyone with a cold or flu as Rals immune system is low.
Judy, love the Adelaide Hills villages. Your Probus club is certainly active.  There are several around Ballarat.  The better ones are full.  No new members.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 27, 2019, 04:03:20 am
I love Hahndorf and the Beerenberg factory too Judy. The Adelaide Hills have a magic about them.
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Post by: judydawn on June 27, 2019, 01:50:06 pm
They had some simmer sauces this time cookie so I bought 4 different types. I’ve not used  simmer sauces before but I’m a lazy cook these days and I’m sure they will be much better than the cheap supermarket varieties.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 28, 2019, 12:16:20 am
Just a hair cut for me.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 28, 2019, 01:11:51 pm
You will have to tell us what they are:like Judy.

I went to the local Westfield today. I expected to be very quick, however I met up with neighbours from our previous house, then someone I used to teach with and lastly some good friends who I had coffee with. It was a fun outing.
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Post by: K Atie on June 28, 2019, 02:00:25 pm
Hi all , the last few days were a little crazy . DD had found a dark mole on her back , so managed to get appointment the next day , all good . Quick stop for food for the week meat and vegetables fruit . Too tired to make dinner, eggs .
We have been lazy the last few days , even my knees hurt . But a quick massage to fix the back did wonders.
Today DH DS went to look at some farm pups !!
DD and I were called to come and help choose one .
Now the pup is cute 10 weeks old and DS is over the moon , but he still would like a house dog .
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Post by: achookwoman on June 28, 2019, 10:22:29 pm
Picked GS up from school and took him to have a hair cut.  He asked me what I thought about a Mohawk.!! He is flying, bike as well, to a bike training camp in Queensland.
Nice kid, asked me if there was anything he could help me with as he had the rest of the day off.
Ral got the ride on mower bogged.  Nice neighbour helped get it out.  Made him some Portuguese Custard Tarts.
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Post by: mab19 on June 29, 2019, 02:25:55 am
Had my hair cut yesterday.  I'm looking for a new hairdresser and this one has almost given me a crew cut, won't be going back there again.
Just housework and some laundry today.
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Post by: judydawn on June 29, 2019, 03:22:00 pm
I went to the football on a freezing cold, wet and woolly night - I must be stupid. To top it off my team played badly and lost.
Cookie the Mexican one was nice, served it in a wrap with avocado, tomato and sour cream. It made 5 serves for me.
Everyone complains that their hairdresser cuts their hair too short, why do they all do that I wonder.
Chookie it sounds like fun and games with Ral and the lawn mower. What did you threaten your GS with when he mentioned the mowhawk LOL

A new puppy Katie, how lovely and cookie it sounds as if you’ve had a nice social day.
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Post by: K Atie on June 29, 2019, 11:36:44 pm
Rained all day yesterday so we stayed inside including DH . Puppy love in the rain for DS DD , think they will be setting up its own instagram account soon ! We did go for a drive to see how full the river has raised to check the fence , cold and wet .
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Post by: achookwoman on June 30, 2019, 11:04:33 pm
K Atie, puppy love, great fun. Yes it was wet. Just cold now.
Judy, you are a great fan of footy to attend in such weather.
Mab, changing hairdresser is really difficult.  My new one is a great cutter but poor finisher.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 01, 2019, 08:26:17 am
Judy you are not crazy, you just support your team.

KAtie I am so pleased the dark mole was ok. It is so important to be careful. Your pup sounds sweet.

Chookie, imagine Ral getting the mower bogged. It must certainly have been wet. Your GS must be great at riding to go to a camp. Is it racing/bmx or trialling or similar. A mohawk would have been no good, too breezy under his bike helmet when he is riding. ;D ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on July 02, 2019, 07:25:46 am
We went on a vintage car coffee run this morning. A great chat and nice coffee.
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Post by: judydawn on July 02, 2019, 10:58:29 am
I took Mum out for lunch today, nothing fancy.  She loves seeing the ads for different hamburger chains so we drove through KFC, ordered chicken hamburger and chips then parked in a beach car park to enjoy it. Other ladies were quite envious of us, something as simple as this really makes their day.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 02, 2019, 01:01:35 pm
That is so lovely Judy. I can guess at how much she enjoyed it.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 02, 2019, 10:39:17 pm
Cookie, a coffee run sounds idyllic.
Judy, nice outing for you both.
We have a very good friend to stay. Lots of talking and laughing.  Visited lots of shops.  Bought little. Coffee out.
A new amazing shop in Ballarat.  Called Source.  All bulk ingredients for everything to do with cooking. Not expensive.  Top quality.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2019, 09:05:08 am
We have a Source in Vic Park. Its about 18km from here which isn't too far. I love their stuff but I am usually too lazy to go up there.
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Post by: K Atie on July 03, 2019, 02:21:37 pm
Oh no I was in Ballarat today ! Would have loved going to source!
Huge family day out , more info tomorrow too tired now !
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 03, 2019, 06:47:34 pm
Walked with two friends to a local town.We stopped for coffee and cake then walked backed home. It was lovely walking in the summer sunshine.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 04, 2019, 02:56:45 am
That sounds lovely ... both the walk and the weather.  Are you suffering the extreme heat that Europe is?
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Post by: cookie1 on July 04, 2019, 12:04:27 pm
That sounds as though it may have been a long walk Denise. How far between the towns ?

I had my Pap smear today. The doctor pointed out that as they are now due every 5 years I don’t need to have any more if I don’t wish too. I also got the results of the bone density test I had done a few weeks ago. All very good.
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Post by: K Atie on July 04, 2019, 12:43:48 pm
Walked the puppy as DS was with DH spraying the paddocks! She is called Pepper .
Yesterday we managed to take the Ace , like a quad bike but heaps safer , for a service to Ballarat . Love these days as I get to read all the way . We hit the boys tool shops DD and I sat in the car I got to read more and DD prepared for Office works - for printing out A3 think that is right , sheets for Vis Com art . Boys to Bunnings us office works ... even got a large framed white board for less than $10 ! We spent a lot of time in town shopping . But th3 best part was going to The Provincal Hotel for lunch , it is so beautiful smartly set out and the decor is amazing . A girlfriend has her paintings on display there too , a great big kookaburra, cow few more just huge . We then went to Snooze as I need to ditch my down feather pillow for a tempra memory one . They are sending it as they had none left except display one . We then did boys clothes shop and RB Sellers for all three . DS is so tall now he fitted into men’s small . We picked up the Ace . Home now why do we always have something happen .. this mad oncoming driver passed a truck and headed straight for us as in he just move back in time but DH slammed the breaks with the trailer on the back . All good . Home for 5 mins then left DH to cook the fish and veg we got at Wilson’s Lucas and put it all away , I went to book club ! Really it was a relaxing day as I gift to test pillows for half an hour .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 05, 2019, 08:35:40 am
That was a close shave KAtie. Still sounds like a busy day to me. 😀😀😀😀😀

My brother came over this morning with his wife. He pointed out it was an 84km round trip! I think he was hoping I would comment. All I said that it was the same distance for us. He is a bit of a tease.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 05, 2019, 08:39:40 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on July 04, 2019, 02:56:45 am
That sounds lovely ... both the walk and the weather.  Are you suffering the extreme heat that Europe is?
No Marina. We aren’t experiencing the same temperatures as Europe.

Quote from: cookie1 on July 04, 2019, 12:04:27 pm
That sounds as though it may have been a long walk Denise. How far between the towns ?

I had my Pap smear today. The doctor pointed out that as they are now due every 5 years I don’t need to have any more if I don’t wish too. I also got the results of the bone density test I had done a few weeks ago. All very good.
The local town is about 5 kms away Cookie. There and back we walked about 10 kms.

I went grocery shopping with DS today.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 05, 2019, 11:05:37 pm
CC, that sounds nice.  Especially coffee with friend.
K Atie, big day in Ballarat.  We went to The Provincial’s Lola Restaurant for Rals Birthday Dinner.  Think we might go there for Breakfast next. 
Cleaning out Chook shed today. 
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Post by: K Atie on July 06, 2019, 12:32:43 pm
Went to Lorne today to the Live Wire Park . Kids did the circuits in the tree tops , there are many scary manovers , ropes stepping planks all in the tree tops . Then the Zip line , basically sitting in a harness and zooming in loops . DH and I will have permanent bent backwards necks from looking up for two hours . Popped into Lorne for an ice cream . Home trip involved hitting a kangaroo... all ok thankfully the bull bar worked , DH said he was thinking of not getting one on his next 4w drive car ! 
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Post by: judydawn on July 07, 2019, 01:09:05 am
Handy that you did have it for that kangaroo Katie, DH will probably change his mind now.  I don’t think I could look up for 1/2 an hour let alone 2 hours at those wire parks, how’s your neck this morning?
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Post by: cookie1 on July 07, 2019, 07:17:45 am
Phew, thank goodness for bull bars or should I say roo bars. We have only ever hit 3 or 4 and each time the roo bar saved damage.
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Post by: K Atie on July 07, 2019, 08:48:43 am
Judy my neck is ok , just moved around the treetop walk so we could see them better. Quiet day reading DD doing school work DS mowed the lawn , for the puppy!! No5 the back garden ,priorities change !! DS now fixing a trailer in the workshop DH feeding sheep. Just walked and feed the puppy Pepper .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 08, 2019, 12:07:32 pm
Housework today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 09, 2019, 12:15:36 am
Had a meeting with our builder today and he said we should be able to get initial access to our top deck in a week or two.  Very exciting.  All the builders have been raving on for ages about the great view from up there (winding me up no end!) and I keep nagging them to let me up ... I think they get way too much enjoyment out of winding me up, though, to give in too soon (maybe I should cut back on my home baking "bribes").  Anyway, we will get to see the deck and the view for ourselves before long  :)
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Post by: judydawn on July 09, 2019, 02:32:51 am
You’ve been very patient Marina, how exciting for you that you’ll soon see the view for yourself.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 09, 2019, 09:32:53 am
Marina, how have you coped?  Couldn’t you sneak up. ? Don’t spoil them too much with your goodies, they will do a go slow.
Lost the internet this afternoon.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 09, 2019, 11:14:43 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on July 09, 2019, 09:32:53 am
Marina, how have you coped?  Couldn’t you sneak up. ? Don’t spoil them too much with your goodies, they will do a go slow.
Lost the internet this afternoon.
I hadn't thought of that, Chookie, I'll think about that ... perhaps my oven will be over-taxed this weekend  ;)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 11, 2019, 01:32:08 pm
We have had a very busy few days. On Tuesday we popped down to Busselton. We have been sort of looking down there for a nice holiday house for a while. We saw one online so arranged to see through it. It was on 1650 square metres and was a 4 by 2.  A lovely big shed for DH and:lots more. When we saw it we loved it. Then we had a very good look before making an offer. We found that the ceiling was beginning to come down in one corner of the family/games room. Then we noticed it in a couple of the bedrooms. So very disappointing.
There is no major rush and we have been looking for a couple of years off and on.

Coffee with car club yesterday and coffee/lunch with friends today.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 11, 2019, 10:32:34 pm
Cookie, that sounds very exciting.  We looked , on and off ,for 10 years,  before we bought Cherokee. It was initially our weekender.
Ballarat is in the middle of a ‘foodie’ boom.  It is very much a Cafe town. Yesterday we tried a new Cafe called Drive. Coffee very good but could be a bit more adventurous with menu. I like to try something that we don’t have at home.
The new little chooks have started to lay.  6 eggs yesterday.
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Post by: judydawn on July 11, 2019, 11:26:19 pm
What a shame cookie, it sounds as if it will be hard to sell if they don’t fix the ceiling problems.  Keep looking, you’ll find one eventually.
Ballarat had the biggest foodie of all move into their city Chookie, you must be in food heaven living there.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 12, 2019, 12:37:10 am
Shame about the house, Cookie, but it pays to have a good look over a prospective place before you commit to anything.
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Post by: K Atie on July 12, 2019, 01:14:39 pm
Keep looking Cookie .
The other day we went to the Bendigo art Gallery for the Tudors to Windsor exhibition, it was great , DH enjoyed it too , DS didn’t mind it . Day trip we had lunch at Harvest just on the other side of the gallery. Yum stuffed zucchini flowers with a drizzle of honey . Home late another big day .
DS orthotics were ready the next day ,so dash to get them and see DM . Went to a book launch that night of a friend . The Postmistress by Alison Stuart ! Caught up with old friends , frezzing out at night . 
Now we have been home yet again rather tiered but the little puppy is keeping us DS busy ..soon I will be in charge when school goes back .
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Post by: achookwoman on July 13, 2019, 11:40:35 pm
French Bastille Day.  Must go out and have French pastries for breakfast. We love watching the Le Tour.  Have in the past visited many of the lovely French towns. 
Must cook something French for Dinner.
Judy, we are trying the coffee in lots of the new Cafes. When we have a meal, if good, I write a review for Tripadvisor.  Rals Coffee at home is better than most.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 14, 2019, 12:55:00 pm
That must be the barista. 😀😀😀😀😀
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Post by: K Atie on July 14, 2019, 01:34:56 pm
Our last day of the holidays today , tomorrow back to boarding house . DD worked all day , very proud of her percverance , school homework never stops . DS helped bring in the next lot of sheep for crunching , puppy decided to chase a sheep and did not stop ... the house will be very quiet .
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Post by: judydawn on July 15, 2019, 04:55:02 am
‘Crunching’, that sounds painful Katie, did you mean crutching?
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Post by: cookie1 on July 15, 2019, 05:12:00 am
Quote from: judydawn on July 15, 2019, 04:55:02 am
‘Crunching’, that sounds painful Katie, did you mean crutching?

It may be so Judy.  :) :) :) :) Much less painful than the muelsing they used to do years ago. I used to feel so sorry for the sheep.

This morning I have been doing MIL's annual return.
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Post by: judydawn on July 15, 2019, 12:19:39 pm
I’ve been to the gym, visited Mum, had a dental appointment then did some food shopping.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 16, 2019, 12:28:20 am
Yesterday ,I spent an enjoyable time searching for a recipe.  We bought a lovely small almond cake , topped with an apricot and clear glaze, from the French bakery.  I would like to make some.  I searched the internet and then some French cook books. Most Almond cake/ tart recipes have a pastry case, this one didn’t.  I think the Apricot was from a tin.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 16, 2019, 04:25:06 am
It sounds lovely Chookie.

I am baking  today and may get brave and put MIL's figures together to see if they balance. I am stupid as I get quite nervous when I put it all together, as I know if it doesn't balance to within about $10 I need to look through it all for mistakes. This is the 10th year, I was hoping that they would trust us by now!! I guess with DH's brother dying it is a complete new chapter, now it is only him.
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Post by: judydawn on July 16, 2019, 11:34:25 am
How does this one stack up to that which you tried Chookie?
https://thecafesucrefarine.com/french-almond-cake/

Fingers crossed that the figures balance for you cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 16, 2019, 03:10:11 pm
Thanks Judy, I did look at this recipe.  I think it is lighter than the one I bought. I will try one out tomorrow. Let you know.
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Post by: K Atie on July 17, 2019, 06:45:42 am
Sorry yes crutching and we did another day yesterday. It is quiet here but Pepper is keeping me fit walk morning and arvo ! Hoping DH will take her out more too.
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Post by: obbie on July 18, 2019, 02:10:47 am
bank recs  today... yuk...
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Post by: cookie1 on July 18, 2019, 07:40:49 am
We went out for coffee with friends for DH's birthday. I think that is the end of 10 days celebrating.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 18, 2019, 12:49:01 pm
Cookie, when we celebrate for days, we call it a Birthday season.  I try to make mine last a month ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 19, 2019, 12:14:14 am
Quote from: achookwoman on July 18, 2019, 12:49:01 pm
Cookie, when we celebrate for days, we call it a Birthday season.  I try to make mine last a month ;D
:) :)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 19, 2019, 08:08:07 am
Quote from: achookwoman on July 18, 2019, 12:49:01 pm
Cookie, when we celebrate for days, we call it a Birthday season.  I try to make mine last a month ;D

I think that is definitely what we will have to do. It’s fun.
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Post by: K Atie on July 24, 2019, 12:11:37 pm
Took Pepper for a morning walk , yes she stayed by me all the time .. normally runs off to find an old bone (yuk ) but she was fine .
Feeling the cold tonight.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 26, 2019, 02:21:36 am
Well done Pepper.
Nothing special planned here today. Maybe a nana nap. 😀😀
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Post by: K Atie on August 01, 2019, 01:38:05 pm
Well another trip to the dentist for DD , catch up with a friend for a quick cuppa , visit DM so DD could show off her lastest outfit ! Home late feed Pepper , who was crazy with energy , meanwhile DH had gone north to a field day . Next few days are madly busy really crazy , including uni open days , Sheepvention, two funerals , then following weekend a 60 th and a Uni Open day ! Life is nuts .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 02, 2019, 11:57:20 am
You certainly don’t have time to get bored K Atie.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 06, 2019, 08:11:40 am
We took the old ute on it's first run that was more than ½ km from home. DH changed the gearbox the other day and is happier with the replacement. We went to a coffee run, organised by the Vintage Car club.
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This is one of our Model A members who came along with his car this morning too.
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Post by: judydawn on August 06, 2019, 11:02:26 am
The old, the new and the restored - great photos cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 06, 2019, 10:48:37 pm
Thanks for the photos Cookie.  Love them.
Gardener came yesterday.  It was 1 degree when she arrived.  Had coffee and a chat until it warmed up a bit.  She does so much in  short time.  We are very lucky to have her.
We are in for a very cold week. 
Eye check today for me,  blood test for Ral.
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Post by: mab19 on August 07, 2019, 04:46:52 am
Lovely photos Cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 07, 2019, 08:47:12 am
I did the food shopping this morning after going to the podiatrist.

I received a photo taken by one of the crew yesterday before everyone left.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 07, 2019, 08:51:14 am
DH took the old Ute to the club this morning. Another of the men brought his Chev Ute. They couldn’t resist putting them together.
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Post by: K Atie on August 07, 2019, 02:43:01 pm
Amazing cars Cookie .
Nearly through the worst of the crazy week , second funeral today and book club tonight , while DH went to a school talk about dates for university and all things regarding year 12 , Opps they will now be informed for next year ( DD only year 11 there) .
Reboot tomorrow for the next saga .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 07, 2019, 06:44:14 pm
Great photos Cookie.
I’ve had another session at the Endodontist this afternoon. There is still a bit of infection in the root canal and so another temporary filling and another appointment in four weeks.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 07, 2019, 09:49:22 pm
Cookie, Ral and I loved the photos.  Thanks for posting.
CC, feeling for you.
GP appointment today.  Still battling BP. New pills not helping.
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Post by: judydawn on August 08, 2019, 12:16:16 am
The ‘old girls’ look great cookie.
You’re certainly having troubles with that tooth Denise, I hope they can fix the problem for you.
It sounds like a change of tablet for you Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 08, 2019, 05:06:56 am
Ouch Denise, not good news at all. I think I mentioned that it took some time for DD's infection to clear up. She goes back to the dentist today. Hopefully it will have cleared up now.
KAtie we have 2 funerals tomorrow! Not fun. DH is on the phone at the moment to a friend getting the news of another one. A darling lady of round 90+ who has had dementia for a couple of years. We originally met her at Monkey Mia round 1986.
Chookie I hope they can sort your BP out, that's not fun either.

It's freezing here today so I am cooking and ironing. Both will warm me up.
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Post by: judydawn on August 08, 2019, 05:11:55 am
I’ve been to gym this morning but it wasn’t so bad then.  Now it’s turned really nasty so I’m not going in to visit Mum today and put my thoughts into cooking something instead.  Made a tuna/pasta dish even though I have plenty of other meals in the freezer, now I’m thinking of cakes.  Hardest part is what to choose using what I have in the pantry, certainly not going out to buy any ingredients. 
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Post by: cookie1 on August 08, 2019, 05:13:59 am
Judy, I am sure you will see them, but Marina has just put up a great looking biscuit recipe.
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Post by: judydawn on August 08, 2019, 05:29:34 am
Thanks cookie, yes I did see that but I wanted to use the cupcake cases which Chookie sent, I’ll see how I go for time and how long my back lasts - it’s objecting already from the prep work for the tuna dish.
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Post by: K Atie on August 08, 2019, 05:43:54 am
First day at home for awhile .. nice to see Pepper she went out moving sheep with DH . So I cleaned out her kennel / run . Tomorrow night DD had a hockey game.
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Post by: obbie on August 09, 2019, 03:26:24 am
Nice photos Cookie. :)
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Post by: mcmich on August 10, 2019, 08:49:11 am
Great photos of the vintage cars.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 11, 2019, 12:01:54 am
Doing lots of small odd jobs as it is soooo cold outside.  Would like to bake but resisting as we are going away tomorrow. 
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Post by: K Atie on August 11, 2019, 12:42:20 pm
Cannot believe how cold it has been , Hockey for DDon Friday night was so cold , DS game on Saturday hailed and rained . DH and I to a 60th , standing all night was not a great idea   But huge catch up with friends . RMIT Open day today was huge so busy . Well seems I have some how done my knee in going up all the steps , shear agony . Will have to rest it up tomorrow and hope all ok .
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 12, 2019, 12:11:02 am
K Atie, look after your knee ... you only have two of them!!
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Post by: mab19 on August 12, 2019, 04:14:54 am
Katie, take care and look after your knee.
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Post by: judydawn on August 12, 2019, 08:15:09 am
Climbing steps is not good for our knees Katie, rest up.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 12, 2019, 12:12:26 pm
KAtie that is awful. I hope some rest helps.

We went to our accountant and had our tax done today. It balances out well. I get some back and DH pays.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 12, 2019, 08:42:20 pm
Get as much rest as possible KAtie so your knee can recover.
The cold weather you are experiencing girls even hit our news here today. 🥶

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Post by: K Atie on August 12, 2019, 11:01:35 pm
Thanks everyone. tried to rest up yesterday by repairing kids pjs , replaced elastic on one pair and retreaded the ties on two . Very satisfying. Watched a bit of netflex too . Very sad ,when Pepper the puppy was returned home from her weekend stay with our farm worker she had a biff up with his dog , she is missing a big chunk of her ear , I admit to crying but she is fine had to make light of it to DS or he will be too upset . She is fine but our worker is quite upset . Still we will know which dog is DS’s . She had the day at the back door , lots of cuddles and arvo on the Ute and quad bike with DH , even chased sheep .
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 13, 2019, 12:07:03 am
Poor Pepper.  I can understand how your worker felt.

Good that you are getting some rest and getting the chance to catch up on some chores that obviously had been put off for quite a while because you are so busy with everything else.
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Post by: judydawn on August 13, 2019, 05:34:23 am
I agree Marina, there are little jobs that just sit there waiting for us to find the time to do something about it.  That is unless your SIL from interstate pays you a visit and just happens to bring another pair of his favourite jeans over for his MIL to patch up. This happens from time to time and I always manage to do that job straightaway even though I hate sewing.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 13, 2019, 12:38:02 pm
I hate taking up trousers. But being vertically challenged I need to do it a lot.

A good idea to try and rest KAtie.  Poor Pepper.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 14, 2019, 08:42:56 am
Poor pepper.  Think I would have beaten up the other dog.
Yesterday we had a hilarious ride on a Melbourne tram.  When I announced that I had never been on a tram, the whole carriage decided to look after us.  We were directed to seats( which we didn’t take as we were going only 3 stops). We were told how far we could travel for free.  Everyone was so nice.  We had expected push and shove. There are a lot of very nice people around.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 14, 2019, 09:02:28 am
Oh Chookie, I can't imagine that you have never been on a tram considering how often you visit Melbourne!

I have to say that, on the whole, Melbourne people are pretty good with "visitors" and I am glad they treated you both so well.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 14, 2019, 01:31:11 pm
Chookie we love Melbourne trams and use them a lot whenever we are over there. We’ve always found the people very helpful.

DD and I loved our tour of Optus Stadium. We got to stand in all the West Coast Eagles rooms, also the Freo Dockers and the rooms that visiting teams use. It is like a rabbit warren under the seating. We sat in the very expensive seats.  They actually reclined!
We then had lunch there at a restaurant overlooking the river. I will post some photos of it in the next couple of days.
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Post by: judydawn on August 14, 2019, 01:51:40 pm
Must say I am also surprised you had never been on a tram Chookie, you can cross that off your bucket list now!
Sounds like a great tour of the stadium cookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 14, 2019, 04:31:26 pm
Poor Pepper.
I was going to out for lunch today with a friend but it got cancelled.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 15, 2019, 12:09:17 am
The stadium visit sounds amazing, Cookie, glad you had such a memorable time.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 16, 2019, 02:09:28 am
Cookie, that sounds very interesting.
Why we haven’t used the trams in Melbourne is that we usually park at the Vic market and walk everywhere.  I think in the future we will probably use them more.  But as Judy said, one more off the bucket list.
CC, shame your lunch out was cancelled.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 16, 2019, 09:19:52 am
A couple of photos from our stadium visit. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190816/3e7b80658249a58522beba2145de4273.jpg)
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This is the Matagarup  Bridge over to the stadium.


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Post by: cookie1 on August 16, 2019, 09:21:10 am
A last one showing the stadium. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190816/2111971d1a8cac33a31f68da0fdb902b.jpg)
Oops, make that last two.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 16, 2019, 11:58:18 am
Cookie, very impressive.  We watched the Rugby at the stadium.  Thanks for the photos.  Nice to see your smiling face.
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Post by: judydawn on August 16, 2019, 01:03:47 pm
Great photos, thanks cookie.  What a fancy bridge over to the stadium, ours is just a plain bridge but I do love walking over it.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 16, 2019, 08:27:40 pm
How lovely to see your face in one of the photos Cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on August 17, 2019, 12:08:34 pm
Cookie what a great time , good photos .
I keep typing on here but get distracted. Pepper is good DS saw her today for the first time he was a bit shocked how much ear is missing but is ok . We went to the school play last night , always good .. Beauty and the beast . Always crazy DS had a hockey game early this morning so he stayed in and we went home . DH went to his game they won . Meanwhile DD and I checked the ewes and lambs ! Nearly bogged the Ute , no need to pull any lambs ( lucky me ) . Boys came home DH checked more lambs . Lunch and off to Melbourne, we arrived straight out to Fonda , a Mexican restaurant, DH looked at the menu , not his normal food but kids convinced him it was great . Uni open day tomorrow again , I’m hopping to manage the day with my knee . Bring on another crazy week ahead again . Beautiful sunny day today ... those ewes looked like they were going to pop lots of twins .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 17, 2019, 10:09:43 pm
Dog sitting.  He is no problem and likes to go for a walk down to the dam to check out the ducks.
DS and family coming for lunch. 
Yesterday I cleaned out Chook house and did a bit of gardening.  It was a beautiful sunny day. Made 2 batches of biscuits.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 17, 2019, 11:13:52 pm
I'm a bit late with this post,but have to say what a lovely photo of you, Cookie.  You are looking well and happy.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 18, 2019, 01:30:48 pm
Thank you Marina.

We had friends drop by this afternoon. He is suffering badly with depression (naughty man went off his medication) and his wife wanted to get him to go out. It was lovely. DH and I have made plans to see him most days next week, just dropping in. He is a dear friend and it awful to see him in such a mess.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 18, 2019, 11:20:34 pm
Cookie, that is very good of you and DH.  Friends are very precious.
DS and GC came yesterday.  It was great to see them. 
Today I am delivering some SD starter and instructions, to one of the staff at our local chemist shop.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 19, 2019, 12:40:43 am
Had to be in at work at 7.00 this morning for the builders.  About 7.30 the project manager, came in to speak to me about work in the back yard so I went out (without my jacket on) to discuss options with him and chatted for a while.  It was really cold and I was thinking leaving my jacket in the shop was not my best idea this morning.  Anyway, when I had finished speaking with the PM I headed back in, straight for my heater to warm up … only to discover the lock on the inside door to the shop had slipped closed and I was LOCKED OUT!!!  Nnnnooooooooo!  My jacket, handbag, keys phone, etc. were all in the shop.  Had to walk to the apartment (fortunately not too far away) with icicles hanging off my extremities (or that is what it felt like) to get DH to run me back to work and let me in.  I am still thawing out.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 19, 2019, 09:38:17 am
Ow! that is horrid Marina. A cold lesson learned.

Today was housework and ironing as DD and I hope to go out to lunch a couple of times this week.
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Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2019, 10:27:38 am
That was a huge oops Marina, you won’t do that again.

At the weekend I prepared the house for my window cleaner’s visit tomorrow by blowing the dust away around the house then squirting the pattern pave down. I noticed a small crack which has been there for many years in one of the side windows had grown considerably so first thing this morning I rang a glazier to replace it. He was here 2.5 hours later, job done and my very first glass replacement ever. 
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Post by: cookie1 on August 19, 2019, 12:39:56 pm
Well done Judy.
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Post by: mcmich on August 19, 2019, 02:52:14 pm
Lovely photos Cookie.
I've had a busy week working. A double shift on Saturday and Monday to Friday this week.
Look forward to trying a bread recipe out one evening this week.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 19, 2019, 04:01:18 pm
Blimey Marina 😲 I hope it didn’t  take you too long to warm up. 
Great job getting your window replaced so quickly Judy.
Sorry to hear about your friends depression Cookie. It’s terrible to suffer from that condition.
You will need a break after working all those double shifts Michele.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 20, 2019, 12:23:30 am
That was a quick turnaround on your window repair, Judy.

Sounds like a long week ahead, Mich, hope you are not too exhausted by the end of it.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 20, 2019, 03:26:43 am
Everyone is so busy. Good getting so many things done. 
Gardener came this morning.  We had a little Birthday party for her. 
Made her some Anchovie pate.  So easy in theTMX.
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Post by: judydawn on August 20, 2019, 10:39:35 am
That was nice of you Chookie, it must be fun working for you guys LOL.
Michele you must love your job to do such long shifts.

This morning I went to see Palm Beach with some friends, we thoroughly enjoyed it and the lunch that followed.  Home in time for my window cleaner.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 20, 2019, 11:34:02 am
I hope to go and see that in the near future Judy.
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Post by: judydawn on August 20, 2019, 02:25:36 pm
I’m sure you will enjoy it cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on August 20, 2019, 11:57:32 pm
Train trip to Melbourne for the day . Might of had fourth winks . Reading time too . This afternoon DD and off to Dentist.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 21, 2019, 12:08:58 am
The country trains into Melbourne are great, you can just sit back, relax and snooze ... the only problem is if you snooze on your way home that you don't miss your station  :o
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Post by: K Atie on August 21, 2019, 04:18:43 am
Being very alert once you hit Caroline Springs !!
Catching up on washing today .
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Post by: judydawn on August 21, 2019, 10:50:16 am
Met a friend for her birthday lunch catchup then we went to Costco for things she wanted.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 21, 2019, 11:53:46 am
DD and I went to the Crown today and had lunch at Nobu. It is always delicious there. We each had a bento box and then decided we could manage to fit in sweets. They were quite amazing.
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Post by: judydawn on August 21, 2019, 01:30:09 pm
Interesting plate of sweets cookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 21, 2019, 07:20:28 pm
What are the desserts on your plate Cookie?

Besides walking Chance twice today I went for a walk with a friend to our local town and back. We did stop for coffee and a piece of cake at a lovely coffee shop. My friend chose Carrot cake and I had Cherry Frangipane cake. Both were homemade and delicious.😋
 In total I’ve walked 16kms 😳
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Post by: judydawn on August 22, 2019, 04:51:42 am
Great walking Denise, you needed that to work off the cake you ate.  Sometimes a girl just has to have a piece of cake though.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 22, 2019, 10:26:26 pm
Interesting sweets Cookie.
Judy, friend just saw that film and enjoyed it.
CC,  that is a lot of walking.  Well done.
Must try the train trip to Melbourne.  GD said she would take me.
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Post by: judydawn on August 23, 2019, 07:45:59 am
On a beautiful sunny winter day 10 ladies from my Probus club went on a bus trip to the Golden Grove Garden Centre.  Had morning tea as soon as we arrived then had a show and tell of nursery items before being let loose to wander and purchase.  Punnets of pansies $1 so I grabbed some of them plus 2 tomato plants and a couple of shrubs.  It was most enjoyable.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 23, 2019, 08:21:59 am
Sounds like a lovely day out, Judy.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 23, 2019, 01:18:06 pm
Denise the top picture is a buckwheat mouselike cigar, filled with a lovely creamy caramel something or other. The green is a Yuzu sauce. It is served with a salted dulche de Le he ice cream.

The bottom one is a warm sticky date cake, kabocha cream,  edamame granola, sesame seed ice cream, and rum butterscotch sauce. The kabocha has s a Japanese pumpkin and it was so very, very nice. They were both so very decadent but an amazing mix of flavours.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 23, 2019, 09:25:16 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on August 23, 2019, 01:18:06 pm
Denise the top picture is a buckwheat mouselike cigar, filled with a lovely creamy caramel something or other. The green is a Yuzu sauce. It is served with a salted dulche de Le he ice cream.

The bottom one is a warm sticky date cake, kabocha cream,  edamame granola, sesame seed ice cream, and rum butterscotch sauce. The kabocha has s a Japanese pumpkin and it was so very, very nice. They were both so very decadent but an amazing mix of flavours.
Thanks Cookie. My mouth is watering 🤤

I went grocery shopping with DS this morning. From his garden I came home with mixed salad leaves, spinach, cucumbers, tomatoes and raspberries. 😋
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Post by: cookie1 on August 25, 2019, 04:25:54 am
His garden sounds wonderful and it is good of him to share.

Not a lot happening here today.
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Post by: K Atie on August 25, 2019, 08:37:32 am
Another very cold morning . DD hockey game they drew 1all . Few outdoor jobs like stacking wood in wheelbarrows for the night .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 25, 2019, 08:50:57 am
Breakfast in bed.  Feel very spoilt.  Ral makes a mean scrambled egg.
Made 24 Crumpets and 3 bread sticks. 
Couple of hours in the veggie patch. Picked lots of Kale to make Kale Chips.  Also picked a Celeriac. 
Next door neighbour visited.
Sun out, lovely.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 25, 2019, 03:52:22 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on August 25, 2019, 08:50:57 am
Breakfast in bed.  Feel very spoilt.  Ral makes a mean scrambled egg.
Made 24 Crumpets and 3 bread sticks. 
Couple of hours in the veggie patch. Picked lots of Kale to make Kale Chips.  Also picked a Celeriac. 
Next door neighbour visited.
Sun out, lovely.
How lovely to have breakfast in bed Chookie. I bet you felt like royalty. 👸
Yesterday we went into London to see GS and family. I played Top Rumps and Uno with GS. He loves beating his Nanny at card games 😂 Our SIL took us out for dinner which was lovely.  It was busy on the roads traveling back last night.
Today DH and I have watched the most incredible cricket test match between England and Australia on the TV.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 26, 2019, 02:41:20 am
CC, love how the GC love to beat their grandparents.
Wow, what a cricket match.  Loved it. 
Photo of Oscar challenging Ral.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 26, 2019, 02:42:35 am
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Post by: judydawn on August 26, 2019, 05:51:31 am
Lovely photo Chookie, Oscar looks like he is enjoying himself.
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Post by: K Atie on August 26, 2019, 11:10:57 am
Oscar looks so cheeky.
So I decided to got out with DH to check the ewes and lambs . Four hours later I got home , lunch had to be a quick bakery dash for a roll .
Oh it was a bit of a disaster as we ended up disturbing the ewes and they were having twins and triplets!! Then I would spot not one but three separate lambs abandoned . Pepper had to help catch a ewe that had a lamb stuck . DH pulled it out , sorry a bit graphic , we went back to check it and decided to mother up another lamb that it's mum was dying. Oops it was having another lamb . With the harsh weather lately quite a few died . That is Mother Nature for you .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 26, 2019, 12:26:26 pm
Lovely photo Chookie.
KAtie nature can be very cruel. It sounds as though you are very busy.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 26, 2019, 07:32:25 pm
Lovely photo Chookie.
As you said KAtie Nature can be cruel at times. I hope you don’t get too many fatalities due to the harsh weather. 
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Post by: mab19 on August 27, 2019, 02:29:33 am
Lovely photo Chookie.
Katie, life on the farm can be a busy time, you never know what will happen next.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 27, 2019, 09:37:42 pm
Met a friend at a local farm shop that has a tearoom that only trades during the summer months, It’s lovely there but we were bothered by wasps. After our refreshments we looked at the produce for sale  in the farm shop. My friend bought Victoria Plums and Greengages,
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Post by: achookwoman on August 27, 2019, 11:07:50 pm
K Atie,  it is sad to see the sheep in trouble with this terrible cold weather.  Do you hand raise any lambs?
CC, Greengage plums, a true sign of Summer.  Lovely.
Just house cleaning today.
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Post by: K Atie on August 27, 2019, 11:26:02 pm
Chookie I have hand raised poddy lambs before , but it is a lot of work and you need to be around all the time . We just try to mother them up to ewes that loose theirs .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 28, 2019, 08:11:06 am
I did the food shopping this morning. I ran into a Mum whose girls I taught about 30 years ago. Fortunately I remembered their names as they were lovely girls.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 28, 2019, 08:14:15 am
Quote from: cookie1 on August 28, 2019, 08:11:06 am
I did the food shopping this morning. I ran into a Mum whose girls I taught about 30 years ago. Fortunately I remembered their names as they were lovely girls.
That would have been lovely for you, Cookie.

Being in retail we don't often see well behaved kids in the shop and, when we do, I always make sure I thank the parents for having such well behaved children and say how much we appreciate it.
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Post by: judydawn on August 28, 2019, 12:17:47 pm
A pleasant surprise for you cookie. I have a friend who still lives in the area in which she taught so when we’re out she often sees her early students all grown up.
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Post by: K Atie on August 29, 2019, 01:35:23 pm
Had a massarge today , needed a work out on my shoulders . So great to have a bit of relief. 
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Post by: cookie1 on August 30, 2019, 11:58:07 am
That sounds relaxing KAtie.
Today I went out to a place called All About Bread. They sell all sorts of flour, bread mixes and everything associated with bread making. I bought some rye flour, some purple wheat flour, and some Khorasan flour. Also a couple of six packs of rye type breads and another of flavoured breads. I can’t wait to try them.
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Post by: judydawn on August 30, 2019, 12:06:56 pm
Looking forward to seeing the results of your baking cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 30, 2019, 12:27:54 pm
What fun Cookie.  Like Judy, can’t wait to see what you make.
Out all day today.  Dropped GD off early at Federation Uni where she is doing Work Experience.  Want to study Paleontology.  Worked with the Scientist who found the giant Wombat footprint.  Paid bills, coffee and shopping.
Made Ratatouille for Sunday, cooked Dinner.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 30, 2019, 07:14:37 pm
Quote from: judydawn on August 30, 2019, 12:06:56 pm
Looking forward to seeing the results of your baking cookie.
Me too Judy.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 30, 2019, 09:49:26 pm
Yesterday a really nice thing happened.  As we don’t want to do long holidays away from home while Rals medication is being adjusted, we are doing more short trips.  A new 5 star hotel is being built , attached to Chadstone Shopping Center.  The Accor group that we have joined as a Plus member have offered members an discounted introductory offer. You have to book online. Over several days I tried to do this but it didn’t work.  I rang the hotel and was told I could only book on line. However the booking manager booked us in online.  We also wanted an extra night but the price was astronomical.  She said we were eligible for a free night.
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Post by: judydawn on August 30, 2019, 11:57:05 pm
Sounds good to me Chookie. I believe the Chadstone Shopping Centre is huge, do you plan on spending much time there?
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Post by: K Atie on August 31, 2019, 07:40:57 am
Well Chookie you will be the envie of all teens , DD has talked about this for ages . Cookie those flours look very interesting.
Hockey DD last night , late game 6 pm a tad cold but magical sunset . DD got a goal and they won . Decided to stay the night so we all had a quick bite by a roaring fire . DS had early hockey game this morning , DH and I managed to be a bit late as we needed a coffe to warm us up . DS got an impressive goal and they won . Yes now we play next weekend too. The wind was relentless . Shopping a snack and home . First Sunday with no sport for a long time .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 31, 2019, 12:24:53 pm
Chookie that is wonderful, how exciting to be trying a new hotel. Very nice to get the extra night free too.

In about 10 days there is an event called The Red Dust Revival.  It is at a very old racetrack about 40km out of Kalgoorlie, called Percolili. It is for very old cars, pre 1939.  The car that we drove to Darwin and back with is going up. The man who we went with unfortunately died 2 years ago and his daughter has his cars. The one called Cecilia is hers. This morning we went out to see them as they were scrutinised for the event. We would love to have gone.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 01, 2019, 08:01:20 am
Cookie, thanks fo posting.  Love the look of the old cars.
DD did Father’s Day.  Nice and relaxed.
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Post by: judydawn on September 01, 2019, 11:36:06 am
Great photos cookie. 
Me and a friend spent 5 hours at the Royal Show today in perfect weather conditions. I’m sure we will both sleep well tonight.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 02, 2019, 04:03:55 am
I’m looking forward to our Royal Show in a few weeks.
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Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2019, 11:19:50 am
When I went in to see Mum at the nursing home this afternoon, they were having their own Royal Show event upstairs - sideshow alley.  They came up with some good ideas and it was almost as noisy as sideshow alley at the real show.  Once the teams have played the 4 games they are given a ‘showbag’ with a small packet of fairy floss and a chocolate if they have no special dietary needs. Those who cannot eat these items are given something more suitable.  There’s a chicken hatching set-up downstairs in our area so people are in and out all day looking at that, 3 chicks hatched today. There’s a real buzz around the place.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 03, 2019, 03:29:34 pm
It sounds the residents of the home had a really good time Judy.
Yesterday I traveled into London early to look after GS for the day. We went for breakfast together and then travelled by Tube to the Natural History Museum. It was very busy there. We had a good time looking at the various exhibits especially the Dinosaurs. We then went for lunch in the T-Rex Cafe.  GS chose off the childrens menu Tomato Rigatoni Pasta. It came with a side of chips. He ate everything, 🤣 I had Poached Salmon with Salad. After lunch we look at a few more exhibits then headed back to his home. DD returned from work and I made my way home. An exhausting day but so worth every minute.
Today I’ve been just pottering around at home.😁
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Post by: achookwoman on September 03, 2019, 11:01:29 pm
CC, the days we spend with the GC are really special.  Sounds like a very good one for you both. Bet you were exhausted.  We picked GS up from school, fed him and then put his bike into the back on the van and took him to the bike track. GP do come in handy.
Judy, love the chicken hatching tale.  Young and old love to watch them hatch.
Nothing scheduled for today, thank heavens.  Had morning tea on the veranda in the sun yesterday.  Hope we have had the end of the very cold weather.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 03, 2019, 11:18:10 pm
Judy, if I ever end up in a care home, I want one like the one where your mum is !!
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Post by: judydawn on September 04, 2019, 02:20:11 am
I hope you can find one like ours Marina when and if the time comes, a long way off for you though.
Denise your day out with Louis was just what any lad would love, exhausting for you but some treasured memories for both of you.
Chookie how old is your bike loving GS?  I can imagine how nice it would have been sitting on your balcony enjoying the sun yesterday, any time I’ve been to Ballarat I’ve felt it was the coldest place I’d ever been.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 04, 2019, 12:03:16 pm
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Post by: judydawn on September 04, 2019, 12:18:29 pm
I love the blue one cookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 05, 2019, 12:28:05 am
They look great.  Is yours the pale yellow one?
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Post by: cookie1 on September 05, 2019, 07:19:34 am
The blue one is amazing Judy. It has a V8 and goes so very fast and makes lots of noise. It’s a De Largė, a French car.

Marina ours is the black one on the far end.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 05, 2019, 08:15:26 am
Love the cars, especially the Blue one.  Ral said he thought it might be French.  What a beauty.
Like your one , on the end.  Do you dress up when you ride in it?
Bruce and Mandy came for lunch.  They have just returned from a World Cruise. 
All cleaned up and packed away.  No cooking for the next few days.
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Post by: judydawn on September 05, 2019, 10:30:03 am
Today I spent an enjoyable few hours with a friend who has had a leg amputated. Her rehab is now going well and it won’t be long before they let her take her prosthesis home.
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Post by: K Atie on September 06, 2019, 02:23:29 pm
Love the photos of the cars Cookie .
Spent time with DM ...     
The weekend will be Hockey semi finals for DS and DD , fingers crossed for them .   
It’s been rather crazy these last three weeks , I have been distracted a lot . Life is just well I will say it hard . My DM has been diagnosed with Esophageal cancer about 3-4 weeks ago , so many appointments to finerly come to a plan . So it’s full on cemo and radiation therapy starting Monday . I know that all our love and her full on stubborn determination and positive attitude will concer all . So I am learning fast to slot everyone in ! Driving home this afternoon I thought this is how it’s going to be , dog tirered after full on Information overload and emotions. It will be ok . The kids are sad but they will be busy with school and a mini break in holidays ( guilt overload for me but other family will help ) .
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Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2019, 03:50:16 pm
Sorry to hear that news Katie and I wish your DM all the best with her treatment. Your busy life will just become busier, it’s just what we do isn’t it?
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 06, 2019, 05:49:33 pm
Sorry to hear the news about your DM KAtie.
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Post by: mab19 on September 06, 2019, 11:42:13 pm
Katie, I'm so sorry to hear the news about your DM.   Just make sure to look after yourself and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 07, 2019, 03:47:25 am
Sorry to hear your news Katie..  I hope your DM's treatment is successful.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 07, 2019, 01:28:41 pm
KAtie what a shock for you all. Things will certainly change for you. I’m sure you will all step up and cope.  I hope DM is ok.
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Post by: K Atie on September 08, 2019, 12:52:36 pm
Thank you all for your kind words . With DM now ready for first cemo tomorrow, think we are organised.
I am sill cold from DD hockey game in the pouring rain , she got two goals and they won , so grand final next weekend . So proud of her she played so well , they all did . DS played yesterday, he was amongst it , missed several goal opportunities but so did others . Another amazing game but they lost .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 08, 2019, 10:54:30 pm
Just catching up with your news K Atie.  Don’t exhaust yourself.  Will you be driving up and down to Melbourne?  Is your Mum being treated at Peter Mc Callum. ?
We have just had a year of Cancer treatment both with Ral and our very good friend Bruce.  I have to say that great progress has been made in patient care. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. 
Of all the present Forum members, I am the closest. If you would like me to make some Casseroles ,  biscuits  and cakes just message me. 
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Post by: K Atie on September 09, 2019, 10:10:01 am
Chookie you are so kind , we will be fine thank you . Cabrini has opened the new Gandel wing , most things are there , bonus really . Just done first cemo day today .. there was a hold up with one of the two cemo treatments , Mum is tough , one down four to go ! 5 week plan of radiation everyday for five days Mondays both cemo and radiation. So in hard and fast . Sharing the load with other family members , but it was good to be here for DM now . Russed out this arvo to get DD pleated skirt steamed ironed for hockey dinner on Saturday.
Mum cannot eat too much at the moment , soft foods . Did a quick batch of chicken stock then broccoli soup , thankfully thermo does a great job . She really is not eating much , smoothies with everything in them including Advil, like susagenen added. No meat to hard to swallow .
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 10, 2019, 12:13:11 am
Gosh, that is a hard chemo treatment schedule, Katie.  Is your DM an inpatient or do you have to take her in and out every day.  This is a challenging time for you all and my thoughts and hugs are with you.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 10, 2019, 07:47:00 am
I hope things are going well for you and DM KAtie. Drive carefully

We are away on a mini holiday at the moment. We had virtually no signal last night so I couldn’t get onto my iPad. We camped at a free camp at a place called Lake Indoon. It’s about 300km or so from Perth and 30km from the coast. It was beautiful and quiet.
Today we came on to Morawa. Where I was born and spent my growing up years. We passed through Carnamah where we lived and DH taught and Three Springs where I taught. We saw some lovely wildflowers between Eneabba and Lake Indoon. We plan to stop here for a couple of nights.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 10, 2019, 08:26:40 am
Beautiful spot, Cookie
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Post by: judydawn on September 10, 2019, 11:02:44 am
It looks so peaceful there Cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on September 10, 2019, 06:05:50 pm
Well today was just Radiation for DM . So we go in everyday or Radiation and  cemo is only on Mondays ! It feels like an eternity since I got here . DM is ok but very tense I think . Hard to help her with food she really does not want much food but tried to eat for me , half her dinner was eaten , fish and vegetables. Days get taken up with phone calls not really much else , we took her dog to a new park again which is good for both. Feel pulled as I need to be on top of everything for DD and DS , they love thier DG to bits . I stress that it will be too much for  DD when school work commitments need to be met now . Tomorrow is another day . Do not want to leave but best to get home and get as much done as possible ready for the next week .
Love the flowers Cookie , was a great spot to camp .
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Post by: cookie1 on September 11, 2019, 09:14:38 am
KAtie I really feel for you. You are being torn different ways. It’s very hard.

Most of the everlastings and similar are finished up here. We saw lots last year though. The wreath flower is looking beautiful at the moment. It can be hard to find, but with a little bit of inside information. We found heaps.
This afternoon we went out past our farm (which we no longer own!) and did my old school bus route. It was good fun.
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Post by: judydawn on September 11, 2019, 01:24:01 pm
Those plants are so beautiful cookie, it never ceases to amaze me how wildflowers can exist in such dry conditions.
Going down memory lane, how good is that!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 11, 2019, 06:07:05 pm
Beautiful wildflowers Cookie. How lovely to see them growing in their natural habitat.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 12, 2019, 12:09:00 am
Those flowers are amazing, Cookie ... when I first saw them I thought they must have been arranged by a florist.  Is each wreath a single plant / flower?
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Post by: mab19 on September 12, 2019, 01:45:58 am
Lovely flowers Cookie, they remind me of our trip to the west.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 12, 2019, 06:29:27 am
Cookie, thank for the beautiful photos. Love the wildflowers.
Katie, your DM is so lucky to be at the new Cabrini Cancer center.  She will be well looked after.  The hospitals select the very best nurses for the Cancer Centers. The treatment will be tough and she will need lots of support.  You need to assure her that you are looking after  HER GC, your kids.  She doesn’t need that extra worry.  Pace yourself as there will be a long recovery period. 
Let off stream her if need be.  We have all had our struggles one way or another.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 12, 2019, 10:07:18 am
Wise words Chookie.

The wreath flower is one plant but the flower consists of lots of little flowers around the edge of the plant.
Today we pulled out of the caravan park and drove downtown to wait for all our friends who are doing a tour in their Model A. We rang them last night and arranged to take them to see all the wreath flowers. I think they appreciated it and it was fun. When they pulled in to get fuel in Morawa it created quite a stir. I also met up with a man whose Dad I knew well.
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Post by: judydawn on September 12, 2019, 11:05:48 am
Wasn’t that great that you could catch up with your friends cookie?  Vintage cars do create a lot of interest wherever they go and I’m sure the owners of these vehicles are very appreciative of the interest after the hard work they’ve put into restoring their cars.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 13, 2019, 08:22:33 pm
 I love seeing your wonderful photos Cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 13, 2019, 10:45:06 pm
Thanks for the photos Cookie.  We are thoroughly enjoying your holiday.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 15, 2019, 10:11:00 am
DD and I went to see The Book of Mormon today. We really enjoyed it.
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Post by: judydawn on September 15, 2019, 10:13:57 am
Yesterday a friend and I joined this tour and thoroughly enjoyed it.  Nice company and plenty of food on the tasting platters. https://foodi.com.au/food-safari-adelaide/
Our favourite place was Gallery on Waymouth Street, would go back there in a flash.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 16, 2019, 08:37:02 am
Did you taste anything different and exciting Judy?
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2019, 10:39:31 am
I should have taken photos cookie but I didn’t even think to do that.  Amazing bread, duck pate, different dips, cheeses and a very nice thick quince paste which was a real paste texture, fruit on some cheese platters, prosciutto and ham and that sort of thing, arancini balls, calamari strips, roast potato pieces with a thickish red/orange dressing (maybe a capsicum relish). I did try crisp little pickled cornichons for the first time and enjoyed a few of them once I got used to the taste. The only thing I didn’t try was a skewer with a pickled clove of garlic, a piece of pickled banana pepper and a stuffed olive plus I don’t eat prosciutto unless it’s on a pizza. I’ve probably missed some things. Plenty of everything but what was missing was a dessert selection anywhere. We were invited to post our reviews and I’m sure the others would have mentioned the lack of sweets. They’ve had sweet or chocolate tours, an Asian food tour plus there’s a beer tour currently going. We  bumped into some young girls on that tour and I realised why they were so happy when they told me which tour they were doing.  They usually only take a group 4 times before posting a new and different tour. 
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Post by: K Atie on September 16, 2019, 10:19:37 pm
Sounds like fun Judy .
Well it has been busy . DD lost thier finals but played so well it was great . DS won a trophy for U16 hockey for most committed player of the team at the hockey dinner . They both looked very smart at the dinner .
DM strarted her second week of treatment yesterday . Gosh cemo and radiation . So glad I was there . Blood test first up which showed DM was anemic so blood transfusion needed after cemo  , her blood pressure was up so then they had to get it to go down . We got to Radiation at 5 pm when we were ment to be there at 11.30 . Each day makes you realise that plans change and this is just the beginning. DM is good at the moment , luckily she loves to read .
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Post by: cookie1 on September 17, 2019, 07:35:13 am
Congratulations to the hockey stars KAtie. DM will probably get a lot of reading done. Take care of yourself too.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 17, 2019, 10:43:56 pm
Katie, glad all being attended to well with your DM. Congrats to your DS and DD.
GD has been to do some cleaning. We also watched a slide show of her trip to Denmark last year on exchange.
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Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2019, 12:53:26 am
Reading passes what would be a boring time for DM Katie.  Good on you for being there for her.  I don’t know much about hockey (I played one game in high school and hit a girl in the face with my stick, oops that was the last time I played), is it played all year round?  Well done to DD & to DS for receiving his award.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 18, 2019, 08:31:47 am
LOL Judy. I have never played hockey.
DD asked me to run her to work this morning as she had a 8am visit to the dentist and was sure she would never get a park arriving at work late. I pity the poor people who go to visit patients, but I guess they park somewhere else.
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Post by: K Atie on September 18, 2019, 02:04:31 pm
Thank you all . Judy hockey is played for the two middle terms , Winter only . That hockey stick is a lethal weapon.
DM is feeling a little tired today but really she is managing it all well . I returned home tonight , the only way to manage the trip was an Audio book or my mind would start worrying about everything. DM has my DN and DB then a sister from Tassie coming for the the start of next week . It will involve a few phone calls to update everyone but all good . Meanwhile we will do a dash holiday for a few days . Need a good day to get lots of jobs done !
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Post by: cookie1 on September 19, 2019, 09:20:24 am
Enjoy your break KAtie. It is well deserved.

This morning we had a Model A coffee run. I had organised this so it was only a little way from our place. We had a excellent turn out. 2 Model A owners from Maldon in Victoria.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 19, 2019, 10:52:20 pm
K Atie, nice to get away for a small break. Good to ‘ turn off ‘ with audiobook.
Odd job day Friday.  Like to finish the week with nothing  hanging.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 20, 2019, 12:05:25 am
Quote from: achookwoman on September 19, 2019, 10:52:20 pm
.....  Odd job day Friday.  Like to finish the week with nothing  hanging.
Chookie, that's a good motto to live by.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 20, 2019, 06:36:29 pm
Have a good break away KAtie.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 22, 2019, 08:45:53 am
We had a car club run today. It was up into the hills. It was really lovely with gorgeous weather.
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Post by: K Atie on September 23, 2019, 12:29:14 pm
Having a great time in Noosa , warm beach weather even went in the water with DS , a few laughs as he watched me getting smashed by the waves . Huge walk this morning with DD DS , my front calf muscles ache tonight .
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Post by: judydawn on September 23, 2019, 01:42:44 pm
It sounds like you’re all having a lovely break Katie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 24, 2019, 12:03:48 am
Lucky you in Noosa, Katie.  Have a great time and relax.
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Post by: mab19 on September 24, 2019, 02:55:27 am
A good place to be Katie.  The weather here is cold and wet.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 24, 2019, 07:02:44 am
How lovely KAtie.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 24, 2019, 07:37:02 am
K Atie, make the most of your lovely holiday,  as it has turned  cold down here.
Gardener came with her 2 boys.  We cooked and she gardened.
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Post by: judydawn on September 24, 2019, 09:05:51 am
Found time to go to the movies with a neighbour today to see Downton Abbey.
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Post by: K Atie on September 24, 2019, 01:41:33 pm
Really loving doing a different routine . Yes making the most of our special time , walks beach , window shopping lots of meals out .
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Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2019, 12:13:22 pm
Today I’ve been to a pot and plant place with a gf then we went to a long lunch.  Filled the tank at Costco, visited Mum then went to Aldi - back home at 6 pm. An enjoyable day.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 25, 2019, 12:33:38 pm
I did my grocery shopping today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 26, 2019, 12:17:32 am
The final inspection of our renovation / extension.  Everything on track for the open day next Friday and hand over of the keys the following Tuesday, precisely three months earlier than the contract. 

Lots of photographs being taken by both the architect and builder so I am looking forward to checking their web sites out when they upload them.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 26, 2019, 04:34:09 am
It is very exciting for you Marina. Especially being so much earlier.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 26, 2019, 05:19:02 am
Marina, that is wonderful.   
Visitors for lunch tomorrow and GD Birthday today. Made GD a cake.  Took 3 1/2 blocks of Lindt. Chocolate.
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Post by: judydawn on September 26, 2019, 12:35:43 pm
Aren’t you lucky that the schedule ran so well Marina, all settled well before Christmas instead of right on Christmas. 
Happy birthday to GD Chookie and I hope she enjoys her lovely Lindt chocolate cake.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 26, 2019, 01:13:08 pm
It will definitely be tasty with lots of Lindt in it Chookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 27, 2019, 05:03:24 pm
How exciting for you Marina.

DS and I went shopping.
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Post by: K Atie on September 27, 2019, 10:41:57 pm
Very exciting Marina .
Chookie GD will be in heaven with a Lindt chocolate cake.
Noosa was great , we will crave the warmth,beach , Poke bowls and Achai bowls ice creams , dinners out too.
DS paddled boarded and DH canoed , shopping will be missed .
Home late last night , added a drop in to DM while we heated up some food for dinner.
She seems tired and finding it harder to eat .
Very cold at home ... looks like I'll be washing all weekend !
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Post by: cookie1 on September 28, 2019, 10:35:00 am
Your poor Mum KAtie. You little break sounds lovely.
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Post by: judydawn on September 28, 2019, 11:59:02 pm
Great way to charge your batteries Katie and I imagine DM was pleased to see you.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 29, 2019, 12:10:01 am
Went to Creswick Swap.  Always come home with something different.  This time, a Wasabi Lettuce seedling.  Took jam and SD crumpets. Lovely friendly people.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 29, 2019, 10:44:16 am
Wasabi lettuce sounds very interesting Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 30, 2019, 11:52:48 am
It was a Public Holiday here today, for the Queen's birthday. I'm not too sure why they celebrate it now as her birthday is in April.
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Post by: judydawn on September 30, 2019, 01:44:45 pm
Today I spent 4 hours shopping at Harbour Town spending my birthday voucher from DD2, that was fun.
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Post by: K Atie on September 30, 2019, 09:43:19 pm
The washing pile has merged into the mountain of ironing ! Now to DD dentist . Then we visited DM having cemo . DD was so keen to see her DGM in the new Gandel wing of the hospital ! She nearly fainted with all the drips . Trying to get her use to things like this ! It’s a worry . Then to radiation to see the huge machine that goes around mum . At this point I feed DD a banana. See was a lot better . Very embarrassed , lucky DM did not realise .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 30, 2019, 10:16:26 pm
New Chook rollaway nest box has arrived.  It is a flat pack.  Oh horror !  Divorce coming up.
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Post by: K Atie on September 30, 2019, 10:48:57 pm
Might be one for your GD to do . Golf ball in the nest is ment to help ! We give shell grit too . Ours eat the eggs sometimes . Really hard to stop them . Sometimes I think it is a blue tounge lizard or snake niether have I seen any around the chook pen . Mine have vegie scraps too but when I am not there they miss it and then start on thier eggs . Good luck Chookie . Try the golf ball .
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 30, 2019, 10:59:25 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on September 30, 2019, 10:16:26 pm
New Chook rollaway nest box has arrived.  It is a flat pack.  Oh horror !  Divorce coming up.
Think of it as a test of "thinking outside of the square"!   :D
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Post by: cookie1 on October 01, 2019, 06:47:29 am
As a kid when we had chooks eating the eggs Mum would hard boil a few and replace the yolk with curry powder. I think that deterred them.
Your poor DD KAtie.

We went on a coffee run this morning. DD drove the old Ute and I drove the EJ Holden. More back up for him in case he conked out.
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Post by: judydawn on October 02, 2019, 09:10:46 am
Love the surfboard on the roof cookie, I didn’t know you were into that LOL

Today I went with a bus group to the Spring Gully factory and bought up big.  Sweet chilli sauce, beetroot and orange relish, cocktail pickled onions for GD to put on her cheese platters, sweet spiced gherkins, dill cucumbers for SIL, sweet pickled onions, savoury tomato chutney, honey & strawberry jam, honey, cherry berry spread, mango & lime spread. Around $35. 

We left there earlier than the bus driver thought so he drove out to Gawler to kill some time before we ended up back at a hotel for lunch. I had my own tour guide sitting right next to me, a lady who knows Gawler like the back of her hand.  It was a wonderful day out and 27 degrees so that was perfect too.  Oh and I had asked the driver if I had time for ice-cream after lunch and he said he would call into McDonalds which he did when we were almost home. We all loved our bus driver.       
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Post by: cookie1 on October 02, 2019, 12:04:54 pm
Judy that sounds like a wonderful day. Finished off with an icecream- perfect.

DH decided that the EJ needed a surfboard! I'm not too sure why, apparently a lot of the cars had them. (we didn't in the bush!)
He went to the tip shop and found that one. It has a hole in the underside, so if anyone steals it they will get a shock.

I had my hair cut today.
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Post by: mab19 on October 02, 2019, 11:58:34 pm
A lovely day out Judy.
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Post by: K Atie on October 03, 2019, 06:45:27 am
A quiet day , DS came home from helping DH with farm work - resting now . Pepper the pup is unusually quiet ( too many runs yesterday) , DD is doing homework. I have a headache so stopped thin’ a book read is on the cards . Very warm day .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 03, 2019, 07:14:13 am
We went back to the street we used to live in 15 years ago and had a catch up with everyone. It has certainly changed.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 03, 2019, 08:45:00 am
Quote from: achookwoman on September 30, 2019, 10:16:26 pm
New Chook rollaway nest box has arrived.  It is a flat pack.  Oh horror !  Divorce coming up.
I had a giggle at your comment Chookie. 🤭I wonder how many rows are started over flat pack furniture and fittings.

Always appreciate the photos you post Cookie. The cars are looking good.

You had a great out Judy. Was the McDonalds a drive through 😂 DH loves a McFlurry.😂
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Post by: judydawn on October 03, 2019, 10:15:36 am
Yes it was Den but the bus was too big to go through. None of us had been into one of these outlets for years so knew nothing about having to order on a screen. A lass did it for us in the end, each and every ice-cream order had to be done individually and of course we all thought that was ridiculous.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 03, 2019, 10:21:30 pm
Wow Judy.  What a perfect day out. 
Cookie, love the story about the Surf Board.  Your DH has just the right touch for creating the authentic look. 
Getting up early to make Strawberry Huambo and SD loaf.
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Post by: K Atie on October 05, 2019, 10:28:34 pm
DS and friends had a great time yesterday as our local bakery man let them make pizzas . He is very community minded. After closing at lunch time . They got to see the proving dough in the proving oven . Then flatten the rounds and top thier own mini pizzas . My girlfriend and I joined in to . The best part we ate them there, we made one for DD at home doing school work .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 05, 2019, 10:50:03 pm
Yesterday, out shopping in the morning and cooking most of the afternoon.
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Post by: judydawn on October 06, 2019, 10:51:10 am
That would have been fun Katie.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 06, 2019, 12:08:54 pm
That sounds interesting and fun KAtie.

All Ford Day was held here today. We took the Ute.
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Post by: judydawn on October 06, 2019, 12:38:33 pm
Love the policeman cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 06, 2019, 10:28:02 pm
Lovely photos Cookie.  Bet you enjoyed yourselves.
K Atie, sounds like fun for the Kids.  They need to know how to cook.
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Post by: judydawn on October 07, 2019, 07:01:49 am
Walked the dogs, potted up a heap of succulents for nursing home trading table later in the year then visited Mum.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 07, 2019, 07:33:24 am
Had a bladder test. Most unpleasant. Had to drink 1 litre of water and hang on for an hour.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 07, 2019, 09:29:40 am
Ooh that doesn't sound like much fun Chookie. The succulents look lovely Judy.
The policeman all dressed up is called Constable Care. He chats to kids and that sort of thing.

This afternoon I went and had an x ray and ultra sound on my wrist. I apparently have a fluid filled lump between 2 tendons, so the man told me. He said it will probably be fixed with a cortisone injection.
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Post by: judydawn on October 07, 2019, 09:59:51 am
Ouch, bet you’re not looking forward to that cookie.
Likewise before you had your procedure Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 08, 2019, 12:06:09 pm
I had lunch for friends today. It was lovely. We try to catch up each school holidays as they are still working.

We picked a pineapple today. This will probably be the last as they take so very long to mature here.
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Post by: K Atie on October 08, 2019, 01:21:32 pm
That is the most impressive pineapple.
DH spent the day moving sheep for the lamb markers gone at seven home at 9.30 , he is very hungry and tired ! Farming life !
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Post by: achookwoman on October 08, 2019, 10:27:27 pm
What a beautiful Pineapple Cookie. 
Good luck with the injection.  I had one in my shoulder years ago and it didn’t hurt. 
Today I’m having fasting blood tests.  They are really doing me over.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 08, 2019, 10:45:49 pm
I guess many of us are getting to the age when we need all sorts of tests for all sorts of reasons and not all of them are pleasant.  Best of luck to you both.
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Post by: judydawn on October 09, 2019, 07:03:29 am
A perfect pineapple cookie.
I went to the theatre with some of the Probus girls today, the first play we haven’t enjoyed. The 39 Steps, it was weird.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 09, 2019, 08:35:26 am
Handover of our renovation / extension earlier today ... very, very happy.  If anyone is interested the architect's concept is here:

https://www.tsaidesign.com.au/ (have a look at Atop a Shop)  The extension isn't really shown, it is mainly the renovation of the existing upstairs.  I am particularly impressed with the way the front of the building disappears for the summer months - the builder hasn't told us how to get that to happen yet!!

Please note the furnishings are his concept ... it is still very empty!

Denise - I hand over the renovations / new build stories to you now!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 09, 2019, 12:25:30 pm
I saw a movie called The 39 steps many, many years ago Judy. It was quite scary.

Wow, super exciting Marina.

The doctor has decided that we will wait a bit and see how my wrist goes. Apparently there are a couple of ganglions in my wrist too.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 09, 2019, 08:24:18 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on October 09, 2019, 08:35:26 am
Handover of our renovation / extension earlier today ... very, very happy.  If anyone is interested the architect's concept is here:

https://www.tsaidesign.com.au/ (have a look at Atop a Shop)  The extension isn't really shown, it is mainly the renovation of the existing upstairs.  I am particularly impressed with the way the front of the building disappears for the summer months - the builder hasn't told us how to get that to happen yet!!

Please note the furnishings are his concept ... it is still very empty!

Denise - I hand over the renovations / new build stories to you now!

Very exciting for you Marina.

Our build is going SO SLOW. All three of us 👨‍👧+ 🐶 are now residing in a caravan in our back garden during the coldest months of the year. 😳

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Post by: achookwoman on October 09, 2019, 10:39:11 pm
Marina,  I have looked with great interest at the Architects impressions and they are amazing.  The use of the available space has been creatively maximised.  You will certainly enjoy living there.
CC, slow progress but at least you are moving. Just think how nice it will be when your house is finished and you can shift in.
Hairdresser today. 
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Post by: mab19 on October 10, 2019, 12:50:02 am
Marina, a very exciting time for you.  I liked the way they have done things.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 10, 2019, 03:20:56 am
CC, it's a shame it's winter and you are in a caravan ... altough they can be very cosy, we lived in one for years whilst DH was training.  How long is the work meant to take?  All I can say is, it will be well worth it in the end  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on October 10, 2019, 08:58:01 am
Your architect/builders have been very clever Marina.

CC it will be cosy in the van. Just think of the marvellous ending you will have. How is Chance going in the van?
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Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2019, 11:45:36 am
Marina, I can now see why you are so excited about your renovations. It looks absolutely perfect, well done to all involved. You and DH must plan of working for many years to come and now it will be so much more comfortable once the business closes for the day. It’s been a few years since I walked through the door of your business and met you for the first time.

The ball’s in your court now Denise, at least a caravan doesn’t take much heating to become cosy.  Looking forward to seeing the progression of you new home.

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Post by: K Atie on October 11, 2019, 11:49:50 am
What amazing renovations Marina . You will never want to leave .
Been to school Art Exhibition ,for DD 3-4 Visual communication . Yes folio in and now all the students get to exhibit their works . Amazing so much talent and ,so so much work . Very proud of DDs work .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 11, 2019, 10:10:43 pm
Quiet day for us today.
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2019, 01:01:08 am
Just back from walking the dogs, a beautiful 25 expected here today.
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Post by: obbie on October 12, 2019, 06:25:36 am
Marina I am coming down again next year. Coffee ?? :)

CC it could be very cosy in a caravan.
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Post by: K Atie on October 12, 2019, 10:40:09 am
DS played Cricket today , the most beautiful cricket pitch known ( at the foothills of a Dunkield ) . Saw him bat then off to DD summer netball game . Back to meet the boys for lunch . A bit of pulling out dead weeds that DH had sprayed around the house - with snake season upon us I decided that they had to many hiding places . Well did not get very far my knees from bending and pulling really hurt ! Hopefully we will all rally tomorrow together to finish it off.
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2019, 10:57:02 am
Most definitely call in the troops Katie, the job will be over and done with in no time then.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 12, 2019, 05:05:19 pm
You are so right girls it is cosy here in the caravan.
Chance is getting use to it. DH built a proper wooden steps so he can exit and enter the van more easily.
It looks as though ( fingers crossed 🤞) the house will be delivered by the end of March.  Everything is delivered on the back of five big trucks. First truck arrives on a Monday morning at 6.30 am and by Wednesday (the same week) the house will be have all walls in place, roof on and watertight. It takes 8-10 weeks for it to be fitted out. Being a “kit home “ it’s fast to build.
I’m hoping to get loads of photos so you all can see what’s happening. 😁
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 12, 2019, 08:47:44 pm
I am getting all excited for you, Denise.  That is very quick work.  A couple of my cousins have kit houses and they are great.

Robyn, you are on for coffee ... in fact, if I can get away long enough, there is a Messina just down the road if you prefer good ice cream over coffee!  Keep in touch ...
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Post by: judydawn on October 13, 2019, 01:08:10 am
That’s great Denise and being able to sit back in the caravan and watch it all taking shape would be great - a little noisy at times but still a great experience. I hope Chance can cope with the noise factor.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 13, 2019, 06:25:31 am
I’ll look forward to your photos Denise.

KAtie, the weeds have to go, anything to keep snakes far away.

Vacuumed and washed floors this morning. An early start for the week.
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Post by: K Atie on October 14, 2019, 12:46:26 pm
We Worked all Sunday in the garden  , vegie bed now clear of stinging nettles , loads to the burn pile . DS mowed with the hand mower around the trees . We just kept going , love this weather but it did get hot . Lots of water breaks . DS was rewarded for all that he did .
Today I did an epic drive and managed to go to our quilting group have a hair cut , visit shop with DD to see if they can fix her lap top ( it was fine when there ! ) . Droppped a parcel off for a friend’s DD in Ballarat . On my way to be with DM for a few days .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 15, 2019, 04:48:00 am
You have certainly been busy KAtie.

I haven’t done much today. Cleaned our bathroom and done a bit of washing. I rang a friend (I have been bad and neglected her😢😢). When she answered she said she would call me back as she was in a meeting with her doctor.  I wish she had turned her phone off, I felt quite embarrassed.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 15, 2019, 11:54:01 pm
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You have certainly been busy KAtie.

I haven’t done much today. Cleaned our bathroom and done a bit of washing. I rang a friend (I have been bad and neglected her😢😢). When she answered she said she would call me back as she was in a meeting with her doctor.  I wish she had turned her phone off, I felt quite embarrassed.
I wouldn't feel embarassed, Cookie, it is not your fault if she chose to answer her phone during a consultation, she could have ignored it but, you are right, she should have turned her phone off before going in to the surgery.  Phone etiquette, or lack of it, is one of my bug-bears!!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2019, 09:42:29 am
Thanks Marina. My DH has only just learned to text as DD gave him an old iPhone. He can use that because he can use his ipad. He is always texting now. :D
I did the food shopping this morning and went up to my little Italian deli. I haven't been for ages. Their fruit and veggies are so much better than anywhere else. I must get back into the habit of going.
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Post by: K Atie on October 16, 2019, 06:47:36 pm
I have my phone on silent all the time . Caught out to many times before , now if I am waiting for an important call I turn it on , but you always feel the vibe in your pocket .
With DM at the moment, her days are frustrating for her , grazing on liquid food all day but today is her last day of treatment so then she will be able to have normal meal times , space it out more . It is exhausting for her and the day just disappears . Both DRs are pleased with her amazed she is not in hospital. Last radiation today and they are having cupcakes , pink in support of breast cancer . The team are amazing there and in the infusion treatment, chemo , area. Really lucky to have the most advanced radiation technology and Drs in one building . The radiation machine is huge quite increadable to see .
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 17, 2019, 06:56:20 am
That's a big step forward in her treatment Katie.  I am sure she will enjoy her first 'real' meal!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 17, 2019, 08:08:36 am
I'm pleased that the doctors are happy with your Mum. Good on her. I'm sure she will enjoy her cupcake.
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Post by: judydawn on October 17, 2019, 11:04:15 am
Happy for your Mum that she has reached the end of her treatment Katie. I wish her well.
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Post by: K Atie on October 17, 2019, 08:48:37 pm
Thank you all for your kind words . No cupcake for DM but everyone was allowed to help them selves to a take home bag , so mum did that for GKids ! liquid diet for DM only . She takes an hour to drink a glass of smoothie full of protein replacement.
Bonus last night I got to go to my old school  function , caught up with old friends, fact that it was outside and inclement weather we all managed to stay and enjoy . Homeward bound today .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 17, 2019, 09:16:05 pm
Good news your Mum has finished her treatment KAtie.
Met a few friends for coffee this morning.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 17, 2019, 11:11:49 pm
Moved into our new apartment yesterday, it is so different here now to what it was before we undertook the build and I know we will love it.
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Post by: mab19 on October 18, 2019, 12:54:25 am
An exciting day for you Marina, I am sure you will love your new home.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 18, 2019, 04:16:10 am
K Atie, a good reason for you and your Mum to celebrate.
Marina, I am sure you will love your new home.  Soon you will forget what it was like before.
Cool and very windy today. 
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Post by: cookie1 on October 18, 2019, 07:53:44 am
Marina how exciting for you both.
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Post by: judydawn on October 18, 2019, 11:07:27 am
Relax and enjoy your new work digs Marina, you both work hard and deserve it,
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Post by: achookwoman on October 18, 2019, 10:41:45 pm
Getting ready for Melbourne  family visit tomorrow. Always cook roast lunch.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 19, 2019, 08:08:15 am
Roasts are always popular Chookie and they aren’t difficult to do. Have fun.
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Post by: K Atie on October 19, 2019, 10:27:10 am
Marina enjoy your new home .
Chookie just done a roast tonight , everyone was quiet except for crunchy crackling .
Cricket cancelled this am for DS , watched DD summer netball game they won . Picked up DD lap top that is playing up . Coffee and snack .
Home tiered family .
Prepped a salad for a family lunch tomorrow. Roast pumpkin cashew and Philly .
Oh so busy with everything the moment but the best news school announced leadership positions! DD got Boarding house Captain , she is super excited to hold a prefect position . Oh my gosh so proud of her . Busy busy times ahead .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 20, 2019, 04:24:43 am
What an honour for your DD KAtie. That is wonderful.

DH has gone to a car swapmeet this morning. He is one of the helpers so leaves about 5.30am. Lucky it is only about 4km from home. DD has a conference for 4 days so she is out too. I am doing very little. I have some No Fuss rolls rising for burgers tonight and that is it. I may even have a read and Nanna nap this afternoon. ;D ;D
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 21, 2019, 01:10:28 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on October 17, 2019, 11:11:49 pm
Moved into our new apartment yesterday, it is so different here now to what it was before we undertook the build and I know we will love it.
Yay Congratulations on moving back to your apartment Marina. Enjoy your new surroundings.
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Post by: judydawn on October 22, 2019, 08:47:27 am
I left home at 8.30 and didn’t return until after 5pm tonight, much to the delight of my grand-dogs.
I’ve been on a bus tour with 8 others of the McLaren Vale wine tasting area, morning tea, lunch and countless tastings if you wanted them.  A very full and very warm day, it was so relaxing.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 22, 2019, 10:11:53 pm
Visitors are taking Ral and I out for lunch. 
Experienced gardener looking  at DD garden and soil. She is doing this as appreciation for DD fixing her teeth. She hadn’t been to the Dentist for 20 years.
Judy, and Cookie, you both have had lovely days.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 22, 2019, 11:42:56 pm
Quote from: Cornish Cream on October 21, 2019, 01:10:28 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on October 17, 2019, 11:11:49 pm
Moved into our new apartment yesterday, it is so different here now to what it was before we undertook the build and I know we will love it.
Yay Congratulations on moving back to your apartment Marina. Enjoy your new surroundings.
The new build project is all yours, now, CC.  How is it coming on?  After having gone through it ourselves, I find it (vicariously) exciting to imagine how others are getting on and where they are at ... what colours  ... kitchen fittings ... tapware, etc. have been chosen ... all exhausting but important.  My main extravagance was a 1 metre wide heated towel rail - and I don't regret it at all, it is fabulous.
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Post by: judydawn on October 23, 2019, 08:23:54 am
Went to see Ride Like a Girl today with some Probus friends, very emotional movie - we all loved it. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 23, 2019, 11:44:43 am
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Moved into our new apartment yesterday, it is so different here now to what it was before we undertook the build and I know we will love it.
Yay Congratulations on moving back to your apartment Marina. Enjoy your new surroundings.
The new build project is all yours, now, CC.  How is it coming on?  After having gone through it ourselves, I find it (vicariously) exciting to imagine how others are getting on and where they are at ... what colours  ... kitchen fittings ... tapware, etc. have been chosen ... all exhausting but important.  My main extravagance was a 1 metre wide heated towel rail - and I don't regret it at all, it is fabulous.
A few days ago Marina.
Our extravagance is underfloor heating downstairs and upstairs.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 23, 2019, 12:04:51 pm
CC, you will love the underfloor heating.  DD has this and they, kids and dogs all love it. The previous owners gave instructions about when to turn it on and off and at what temperature to run it.
Marina, one of the first things we did at Invermay was to install heated towel rails.  Can’t imagine how people manage without them in this climate.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 23, 2019, 07:52:47 pm
I would have loved underfloor heating, too, but not practical on this project.  You will really get the benefit of it in your winter.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 24, 2019, 07:30:14 am
Denise that would be so sad to watch. Is it all coming down? Have you found any bats?

DH went out to help a recently widowed friend do some jobs around his house. He is finding it a bit hard to do them. He is a lovely person so we don't mind.
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Post by: judydawn on October 24, 2019, 12:53:23 pm
Lots of firewood there Denise, are you having a wood burner anywhere in the house?

I met my SIL for a lovely lunch today.
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Post by: K Atie on October 24, 2019, 01:09:12 pm
Very warm day , while travelling home in car ran over my first snake for the season! Not far from home . DM had the worst weekend but seems to have turned the corner. Home to water the chooks and Pepper . Pepper had drunk all her water so refilled her drinking bowl , so cute just loved drinking the pouring water . Huge few days ahead .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 24, 2019, 09:39:51 pm
Day of Dr visits. Rals monthly with Specialist. Mine to review Heart results. 
Trip to Bunnings.  Setting up fly traps.
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Post by: judydawn on October 24, 2019, 11:17:26 pm
7 am out walking the dogs. Taking Mum for another x-ray today, her shoulder doesn’t seem to be improving.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 25, 2019, 04:06:38 am
That’s not good Judy.
DH has gone down to the car club this morning. He and another man are steaming some wood and then bending it. I’ve fooled around, chatted to the postie, washed the floor and done the washing. All the while deciding if I should just sit down and finish my book.

KAtie I hope your Mum continues to make good progress.
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Post by: judydawn on October 25, 2019, 08:26:42 am
It was a difficult exercise cookie but we did it and the result was that she can start physio on Monday.  She won’t like it but if she wants to use that arm again she will have to. I spent 5 hours with her today, she loves it of course!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 25, 2019, 09:19:10 am
I'm sure the physio will be gentle with her.
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Post by: K Atie on October 25, 2019, 12:12:43 pm
Judy hope your mums shoulder improves.
Must be a good book Cookie ! Hopefully my Mum improves thanks Cookie .
School speech day today , huge week for year 12s .
DD was made Boarding House Captain 2020 . Very proud parents.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 25, 2019, 11:24:11 pm
Yesterday all Dr visits productive. Rals platelets have improved and now has Specialist appointments every 2 months instead of monthly.  My blood pressure has improved, so good. And my IBS has stabilised for the moment. Who is counting the days between attacks? Out for lunch today.  This will be a challenge that I am not looking forward to.
Judy, that must be very difficult for your Mum at her age. You are a champion with the visits. 
KAtie, your Mum has had a pretty rough time.  Hope she can stay positive now the chemo and radiation have finished.
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Post by: judydawn on October 26, 2019, 12:28:18 am
You and Ral did very well yesterday Chookie, do enjoy your lunch though.
I hope the future is bright for your Mum Katie, we are both lucky to still have our Mums even if, at times I feel like the Mother not the daughter LOL.
Have a great weekend everyone.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 26, 2019, 11:02:33 am
I remember my GP telling me that the times comes when, as daughters we need to become the Mother of the Mum.

Chookie I hope lunch went well and it great news for both you and Ral.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 26, 2019, 04:17:21 pm
Great news that Rals platelets were up and your checkups went well Chookie.
Good luck with your Mum’s physio appointment Judy.
 
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Denise that would be so sad to watch. Is it all coming down? Have you found any bats?

DH went out to help a recently widowed friend do some jobs around his house. He is finding it a bit hard to do them. He is a lovely person so we don't mind.

Yes Cookie the whole house is coming down. No bats, so good news on that front.

I’ve walked Chance twice today in the rain. Also catching up with the laundry.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 28, 2019, 10:19:33 am
CC, we think of you every day.  It is sad seeing the old house go but will be exciting when the new one starts to be constructed.  When they built our new house at Cherokee we were staying in a caravan on site.  When the frame was up and the roof on, we had a picnic sitting on wooden crates on the concrete floor. Glad no one could see us.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 28, 2019, 06:20:59 pm
So happy to hear of your and Ral's great test results, Chookie, I am sure that was a huge relief to you both.
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Post by: mab19 on October 28, 2019, 10:39:34 pm
Chookie, so pleased to hear that both you and Ral received good results from your Drs.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 29, 2019, 02:53:36 am
CC do you have a washing machine in the van? Also a dryer?  I hope the mud has improved a little. Will you have to redo all of your garden?

I did the ironing this morning and planted out a few more seedlings. We have collected the little seed things from Woolworths. I am now eating rocket, spinach and lettuce from them. Some radish will be ready any day now. Some nasty bugs are eating the kale but DH has said let them eat it as he doesn't want it. ;D ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 29, 2019, 10:20:28 pm
Spray them with a garlic or chili spray, Cookie, they shouldn't like that very much.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 30, 2019, 09:40:36 am
Thank you. I remember Mum used to make up a chilli spray.
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Post by: K Atie on October 30, 2019, 11:15:53 am
Sorry been absent for awhile , hardly touched the ground . So pleased to here about Rals improvement and yours Chookie .
Mum is amazing she seems to be brighter and swallowing alot better . She is very tired in the morning but doing a few walks a day . With her now for a few days .
It’s been crazy even had a double 60th to go to the other night , 200 people sit down dinner amazing fun.
DH and I travelled to Shepparton on Monday arvo stayed the night , then to Wadonga to look at a truck !! Returned home last night 5 hours to get home ! I read all the way there and back , trying to read my book club book . Very dry up north . Up home jobs then to DMs .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on October 30, 2019, 03:58:05 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on October 29, 2019, 02:53:36 am
CC do you have a washing machine in the van? Also a dryer?  I hope the mud has improved a little. Will you have to redo all of your garden?

I did the ironing this morning and planted out a few more seedlings. We have collected the little seed things from Woolworths. I am now eating rocket, spinach and lettuce from them. Some radish will be ready any day now. Some nasty bugs are eating the kale but DH has said let them eat it as he doesn't want it. ;D ;D
DH made a storeroom/utility room out of one of our carports and installed water and electricity into the room. He moved the washing machine and plumbed it in. It works great and with the dryer I can do the laundry whenever I want Cookie

The garden will definitely need redoing Cookie. It’s a mess.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 30, 2019, 09:08:41 pm
K Atie, so pleased to hear your Mum is on the mend.  She will enjoy your company. 
CC, your DH is so inventive. I think of you both each day when I use a beautiful pair of Salt and pepper shakers.
Thanks to all for the good wishes.  We feel we are starting to get our life back gradually.
Yesterday I cleaned out the fridge and the freezer on top. Very big job as I removed all the things I now know I can’t eat. All the garlic, stock with onion and garlic and pate. The Chooks love the Pate.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 30, 2019, 10:46:30 pm
You may end up with interesting tasting eggs, Chookie!  It's good to know how to work around things now and what is working and what to change or avoid.
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Post by: mab19 on October 31, 2019, 12:12:27 am
K Atie, good news to hear that your Mum is recovering well.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 31, 2019, 05:39:29 am
Great news about your Mum KAtie. Your chooks are very well fed Chookie….pate.

I vacuumed and  washed floors this morning. With the wet weather it wasn't a good idea.,
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Post by: K Atie on October 31, 2019, 12:38:12 pm
Well done Chookie cleaning out the freezer / fridge .
Thank you all Re Mum , she is made of tough generation. Although her hair is getting very thin and breaking off , she not happy to were a wig in hot summer weather but she will come around later. Eating a bit of food now which is good too.
Hot days at the moment. I decided it was time to look after me so visited the GP and now I have a skin specialist app , had a ultrasound and X-ray for my shoulder ... next step steroid injection!!
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 31, 2019, 07:58:21 pm
There is better and better news on your mum nearly every day now, Katie, that's so good.  As for you ... it seems that there is always something else happening in your life - either with the kids, DH or yourself ... I hope all goes well with your shoulder.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 31, 2019, 08:10:46 pm
It has been warm. Nice to have all the windows open.
Plastics drawer sorted.  Also found time to do the dried fruit and nut drawer.
App with gut specialist today.
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Post by: judydawn on October 31, 2019, 10:03:19 pm
Glad to hear you’re making time for you own check-ups Katie, we tend to forget about ourselves. It’s pleasing to read Mum is doing OK.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 01, 2019, 03:48:32 am
I hope everyone has positive appointments with their specialists. Hopefully a steroid injection will help your shoulder KAtie.
There are some lovely head coverings available nowadays for ladies with hair loss KAtie. If I ever need them I have some selected that I will buy. Hopefully I never need them though.
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Post by: K Atie on November 01, 2019, 12:03:30 pm
Homeward bound today , very hot too . Thanks again everyone. Shoulder being done next week . Cookie mum is unimpressed with wigs and the turbines but she will come around. Radiologist very happy with her . She is ready to kick us all out .
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 01, 2019, 06:56:44 pm
Good news Katie.

I am sitting here in the middle of a thunderstorm ...very wet and humid
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Post by: achookwoman on November 01, 2019, 09:40:50 pm
Very little today. Off to Melbourne tomorrow to have a meal with family.
Gut specialist visit good.  Test results nothing very nasty showed up.  Some enzyme pills to assist digestion. Haven’t got IBS, good news , but to follow FODMAP diet for time being.
K Atie, good to let your Mum deal with the results of the medication as she sees fit. A friend tried the wigs but in the end had her head shaved .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 02, 2019, 03:48:52 pm
I've been dodging the heavy rain showers all day by going backwards and forwards taking and fetching laundry from the store/utility room.
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Post by: judydawn on November 03, 2019, 05:20:30 am
I did some mending for SIL and myself then did the ironing.  I’ve been making preserves for the nursing home trading table in early December for the past few days whilst it’s cool, not doing as much this year if I can pull myself up.  I’ve made cumquat marmalade, Chookie’s carrot and lemon marmalade, bread and butter pickles and sweet corn relish.  The numerous succulent cuttings have been potted up a few weeks ago.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 03, 2019, 06:49:11 am
Not a lot today. I did some washing as it’s the first fine day for a few days. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 06, 2019, 02:40:50 pm
I’ve travelled into London as I’m on babysitting duties this afternoon and tonight. DD and SIL are attending a parents teachers evening at GS school.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 07, 2019, 11:38:07 am
We had a Model A coffee run today. It was down on the coast so we took the Holden. Someone saw us, photographed us and put it on Perth Spotto. DH was thrilled.
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Post by: K Atie on November 07, 2019, 12:38:25 pm
Classic Cookie , love the surf board.
Had the cortisone injection in shoulder ,reversed roles DM drove me luckily as I felt a bit woozy, just not right anyway all good now . DM eating more , still tired . Homeward bound tomorrow but quick stop to get DD Birthday cake ! and a few things , stop in Ballarat Kathmandu for a hat DS camp trip ! . Oh my gosh on Saturday I will have a 17 year old , how fast that has come around. We somehow have to Saturday morning sports ( partly DD will brunch with friends ) the next day family lunch for DH nice ! Meanwhile DD has to study for Vis Com exam !! Help oh and DS goes on camp for the week . Why are my weekends so crazy .
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Post by: judydawn on November 08, 2019, 02:59:24 am
Once the kids leave home Katie you will have plenty of time for yourself then of course they will get married and you will probably look after the grand-children LOL.

I’ve had my friend from Queensland overnight, we just talk non-stop for hours and hours but she wanted to see DD2’s new house so I took her there later in the day via the nursing home to catch up with Mum as well. After the house inspection tour and hearing of all their extension plans we all went out to a Mexican dinner.  Then her and I came home and talked another 4 hours.  I took her to the airport this morning then called into a huge op shop complex (4 shops) for a nice leisurely browse. My greatest find was a $2 gadget that will make my cooking easier, photo posted in the shopping thread.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 08, 2019, 06:32:02 am
Catch ups are wonderful Judy. I vacuumed this morning and washed floors in between putting the washing out.
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Post by: K Atie on November 09, 2019, 08:28:41 am
Netball win cricket win . Cold conditions. DD 17th Birthday so she and a few girls had brunch ( while we froze watching cricket. Lunch , shopping . Home . Friends over to have cake ( oh my David Jones Caramel mud cake , 8 of us only half gone !  ) delicious. Dinner prep done , sitting by the fire to keep warm. Boys out cleaning sheep truck . Lemon linguine pasta , a nigella Lawson recipe, for Birthday dinner
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Post by: cookie1 on November 09, 2019, 08:31:34 am
A busy time for you again KAtie. I hope the shoulder is going well.
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Post by: K Atie on November 09, 2019, 09:03:38 am
Yes Cookie , have to say I am beyond tiered . But check out the cake , when busy one has to compromise....
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 09, 2019, 08:16:53 pm
The cake looks fantastic, a great choice.  As you say, you can't do everything and no one should expect you to, either, we all have our limits.  With the end of the year drawing in hopefully your family's sports and school obligations will ease off and you can relax a little and take care of yourself.
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Post by: mab19 on November 09, 2019, 11:31:54 pm
The cake looks Katy.  Nice and decadent as a birthday cake should.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 10, 2019, 01:59:19 am
A very impressive cake KAtie. I’m sure it was eaten with gusto.
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Post by: K Atie on November 10, 2019, 12:19:56 pm
Made a cabbage and pineapple salad for family luncheon at MILs . DD studied before during and after ! Ok so DD managed to take a quarter of her cake back to boarding school today ,plus numerous amounts of food for her exam on Wednesday. DS I hoped packed everything for camp tomorrow. Made it home all quiet , washing tying up , toasted sandwich for dinner ! Bed . Found DH snacking on said cake ! After pavlova, chocolate sponge and chocolate mud cake at lunch I was shocked he could even look at it ! May have to wake early for walk to be able to fit in any clothes .
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 10, 2019, 10:29:22 pm
After Katie's post above this about all that luscious food, I don't know if I should say this ... but today is day 1 of my Fast 800 diet then back to gym tomorrow.
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Post by: K Atie on November 10, 2019, 11:32:36 pm
Well done Marina more the insentive to do well .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 11, 2019, 12:10:55 am
You are an inspiration Marina. KAtie your DH probably works so hard that all the cake won't bother him. Most farmers do.
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Post by: judydawn on November 11, 2019, 02:19:05 am
Marina I started on a keto diet at the weekend, enjoying the research for recipes. I’ve lost 3 kgs since starting at the gym so now hoping this way of eating will get rid of some fat! If Uni and Gert  can do it, it’s worth a try. Don’t want to lose too much - 7 kilos perhaps.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 11, 2019, 02:45:16 am
7 kilos is great Judy ... unfortunately I have to lose three times that many!  I started going to gym last year and really enjoyed it but then the renovations sarted and that completely messed up my schedule so now I am determined that I will get back into it again and hopefully, between that and the diet I will lose some weight and get a whole new wardrobe  :o!  (some hope!! )
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Post by: judydawn on November 11, 2019, 10:25:22 am
You can do it Marina, good luck with it.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 11, 2019, 10:20:05 pm
Have been busy with visitor for a few days.  Great to catch up.
Lovely cake KAtie. Happy Birthday to DD.  Same age as our GD.
Good time to start diets , girls. Our visitor bought chocolates, cakes from the French Patisserie in Creswick, bread, cheese and wine. No diet this week. We went to the Spanish Restaurant on Saturday night and I cooked a Roast Pork lunch on Sunday.
Cookie, that is lovely for DH with photo of car in newspaper.
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Post by: K Atie on November 12, 2019, 05:41:46 am
Chookie the  pastries from the creswick patisserie bring back memories they are the best .
Decided to go to yoga today , took it easy with my shoulder . It was ok just improvised .
Cleaned out Peppers kennel while she is out working with DH .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 12, 2019, 08:10:25 pm
Well done on the weight loss Judy.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 13, 2019, 08:31:47 am
Congratulations to those amazing people dieting, just before Christmas, you are so good. Judy is the keto diet low carb and high fat? I don’t know much about it

I went shopping early to miss the heat.  I bought 2 beef roasts without looking at the price! One for tonight and one to make RTE Pastrami. Phew, meat has gone up.

I heard a lady ask for radishes. She was told “I don’t know if you have heard but there are fires where we get them from.” What a lot of food miles, I don’t know why they can’t buy them here.
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Post by: judydawn on November 13, 2019, 10:04:45 am
Thanks Denise, it’s a start I guess.

Anyone can grow radishes cookie, they must be the easiest thing in the world to grow from seed.

Yes the diet is just that cookie.  Today I bought a few things needed for different recipes I’ve seen but need to go to Costco as well.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 13, 2019, 08:16:44 pm
Judy, well done.  Go for it.  Gert has done amazing well on that diet.
Yesterday I made Cookies Nans fruit mince.  Today I am going to make the fruit cake using the mince. Keeping some for small tarts.
While it still cool, a bit of gardening.
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Post by: droverjess on November 13, 2019, 08:32:35 pm
Hello all, long time no visit/speak etc.
I'm finally getting unpacked in my new location and today unpacked all my thermie and other cook books so I wondered how everyone is doing?
I'm gradually getting used to my change in circumstances and location and today I baked 8 cakes for a friend's freezer. 3 chocolate, 3 ginger and 2 coffee. Still got apple ones to do and lemon muffins. She's having a big operation and we're filling the freezer for her and her family. I've got a big cooker so 3 cakes at a time in the oven and used my big Kenwood. It only took two hours. It's good to be baking again.
It's wet here but we're not flooded.
Xxx
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 13, 2019, 09:34:24 pm
Hello, DJ, welcome back, it's great to see you on here again.

I am sure the past couple of years have been hard for you but do hope that things are coming right.  You are certainly getting back into the swing of baking, anyway.

Hope you can keep in touch with us.  We have some new faces here and some old ones have dropped away, but change always happen.

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Post by: achookwoman on November 14, 2019, 01:06:15 am
Hi ,DJ,  nice to see you baking.  Makes you feel good, especially when the goodies are for someone else. Keep in touch.
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Post by: judydawn on November 14, 2019, 06:57:34 am
Hi DJ, good to hear you are getting on with your life and still using your TMX. The forum is very quiet these days but from time to time some of our early members pop back in like you have to say hello. Wishing you all the best.
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Post by: mab19 on November 14, 2019, 10:56:00 pm
Hi DJ, nice to see you hear from you again. 
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Post by: K Atie on November 15, 2019, 07:33:54 am
Hi DJ , nice to see you are back and in full swing cooking .
So it’s take care of me time again , just been to the skin specialist as I had an annoying patch on my chest . A few zaps of the frezzing gun , but one right near my eye , like a brown blob .. it is fine just looks ugly brown patch . This one hurts , looks terrible now . A quick stop in Ballarat were there seemed to be an accident in the Main Street, ambulance fire you name it , turned into a long time , Wilson’s for fruit and veg .. now you cannot get out the front ( heads up Chookie ) have to exit out the back . Parked in 1/4 min park to have lunch .. eek , DH had to go to Total Tools , were I feel asleep, that would have been fine except DH saw friends in there and said did you say hi ... how embarrassing!
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Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2019, 11:52:01 am
Ouch KAtie, I know very well how those zaps can hurt. I usually feel the first half dozen and after that their stinging covers the rest. I have my 6 monthly check in early December.

Lovely to hear from you DJ.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 15, 2019, 02:07:52 pm
Yes, KAtie, we had same problem at Wilson’s but also went around back. Looks like we missed the action in the Main Street.  Dropped kids off at school and then went out for breakfast at LeEspresso.  My favourite shop in Ballarat is closing. Le Kitchen. Got a letter saying we could buy anything in shop, 30% off.  Went a bit mad and bought all the Le Creuset cookware that I didn’t have.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 15, 2019, 09:03:14 pm
Welcome back DJ.
Great shopping with the 30% off Chookie.
I travelled into London yesterday as I was babysitting GS for the evening. I stayed overnight and travelled back this morning, The underground line I use had delays and I didn’t get home until lunchtime. 
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Post by: K Atie on November 16, 2019, 02:46:41 am
Oh I like Le Kitchen , now there are hardly any kitchen shops left . Love Le Creuset , infact DM has a small fry pan that is light , used it all the time when with her .
My day is stationary! Can you believe it , mean at boarding school DS left at 7.30 am for Cricket at Casterton!! DD had a netball game . I will realise the down time . Tomorrow is too busy , collect DD and DS return home then DH will drive to Melbourne as they all have appointments on Monday! Hoping DH will do that driving .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 16, 2019, 11:02:38 am
You must certainly run up the km’s on your vehicles KAtie.

I stayed inside with the aircon on today. Too hot for me.
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Post by: K Atie on November 16, 2019, 08:47:46 pm
Yes the km’s do add up quickly . Luckily DH has been doing some of them lately. Hope it cools down soon Cookie , we have had the fire going again so cold but warmer days ahead .
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Post by: achookwoman on November 16, 2019, 11:36:47 pm
We have been also doing a lot of driving, but not as much as KAatie. DD doing an in service in Melb.  GD doing exams. GS not well.
Creswick market was fab. New stalls and the weather good. Bought locally grown Capers. Took a jar of jam to the man who gave me a very large potato. I wanted another one but insisted paying.  He charged me 20 cents.  I just can’t win.
Big cook up today. Soup, sausage rolls, Portuguese tarts, and Roast Chicken. More Choc Chip cookies.
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Post by: K Atie on November 18, 2019, 10:27:34 am
You are doing a great job Chookie with GD and GS . Yes exams coming up here too for DD , DS in a few weeks. Was a great Day as we caught up with my Nice wow has been away for a year in Canada, DD and DS were so pleased to see her . Saw DM who has embraced a re vamp of her wigs , seems a lot brighter, able to eat and swallow soft foods more easily. Kids on bus in am , yoga for me .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 18, 2019, 11:09:16 am
Lovely news about your Mum KAtie. It is hard for the whole family when students have exams. DD had one last week but it was the last in this course she is doing. It was through Monash this time. I have no idea where she gets the enthusiasm to continue studying and working full time. Definitely not from DH or I.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 21, 2019, 04:08:06 pm
I went to a friends house for coffee this morning. It was great getting out of the caravan for a while.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 21, 2019, 10:03:58 pm
My TMX is making a strange motor noise.  Scales haven’t worked for ages.  Had them fixed once. Will ring workshop today as we are going to Melbourne on Monday and could drop it off.  Wondering about a 6.  Any ideas. .? Mine is a 5.  One of the first.  Used every day.  Has had a hard life, lots of kneading.
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Post by: mab19 on November 21, 2019, 11:35:46 pm
My DD just bought a tmx 6 and I went to see her demo.  I was quite impressed with it, if I didn't have a 31 I would consider buying one.

Shower cleaning day today, not my most favourite job.   Because I have difficulty bending and can't kneel on the new knee I keep putting the job off but eventually it has to be done.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 22, 2019, 12:07:19 am
Thanks Mab for your comment on the 6.  I have just read an in-depth review of the 6 and again firstly refuse to be tied into a program that you pay for, a secondly want to be able to have access to MY recipes through the internet .  This is technically possible.
Hang on to your 31 I think it is the best model .
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 22, 2019, 02:50:18 am
Quote from: mab19 on November 21, 2019, 11:35:46 pm
My DD just bought a tmx 6 and I went to see her demo.  I was quite impressed with it, if I didn't have a 31 I would consider buying one.

Shower cleaning day today, not my most favourite job.   Because I have difficulty bending and can't kneel on the new knee I keep putting the job off but eventually it has to be done.
Margaret have you ever considered getting a pair of foam knee pads from either a hadware store or a gardening supply store?  I have a set I got from Diggers years ago and they are total life (knee) savers.

Like you, I am more than happy with my good old 31.  It probably needs a service now, but isn't really giving me any trouble so I will just leave it for now.
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Post by: mab19 on November 22, 2019, 03:49:18 am
Chookie, my DD has made quite a lot of things from Cookido, and I think she will subscribe for a little while after her 6 month free trial mainly because she was unsure how to go about converting other recipes.  I told her about our forum (all tried and true recipes) and the recipe community.  She is now searching for things she wants to make and there is no stopping her now.
I have no idea about how you can access your recipes through the internet.  I am sure someone with more knowledge than me would be able to help.

Marina, thanks for the idea for the knee pads.  I have used an old cushion or rolled up towels at times but they are not successful.   I was told before the operation that once you have a new knee it is very painful to try kneeling on it and this seems to be the case.   No matter what we always seem to manage to do what we have to.  We are women after all and are made of tough stuff :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on November 22, 2019, 03:55:06 am
I hate cleaning showers too Margaret so for that reason, unless I’m washing my hair I have a bath in as little water as I can get away with. Your knee is not going to allow you to do much at ground level at all by the sounds of it. What’s your DH like at cleaning showers LOL.

Chookie it’s as pity when appliances change so much as to not be a requirement for we older people because of the technology. 

Denise I can understand how much you would have enjoyed visiting your friend in a ‘real house’, perhaps you could do it more often.

This morning I culled blouses and jumpers, 4 bags to Vinnies has given me room to actually be able to slide my clothes.  I also transferred most of my shoes from the bottom of the wardrobe into the drawers of a tall boy. Another job I’ve been wanting to do for a while out of the way.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 22, 2019, 06:44:35 am
Mab, it can be done but is illegal.  TMX have all this tied up legally. I am not the only person annoyed that we can’t have our recipes  linked through the internet to the machine. There seems to be quite a few people who feel the same need. I absolutely refuse to pay for recipes.  People frequently pinch my recipes , make a small change and call it theirs. Then they ask people to pay to join their program.  There is not much generosity of spirit and all has become too commercial.
Next week I am taking my machine to the service center in Melbourne and will be asking exactly what they can tell when they look at the inner program.  The information that TMX sent me suggests that they have access to everything you do with your machine.  . I don’t think this is correct.
I have a lot of electrical devices and no one is asking me to pay to use the recipes that they frequently send me.
Sorry about the long response but I feel very cross about the direction that TMX is going.  I love my machine but don’t like the company.
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Post by: K Atie on November 22, 2019, 08:41:19 am
Chookie I remember that on the 31 they could tell you the hours your TMX has done , so imagine if you ask they may be able to tell you . Good luck .
There is a new blade cover coming out very soon so you can sous vide in the TMX5 .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 23, 2019, 07:35:38 am
Chookie I agree with loving the thermomix but not the company.

Judy you have been busy.
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Post by: judydawn on November 23, 2019, 11:33:33 am
Today some of our Probus ladies went to the theatre to see A Christmas Story. Not my cup of tea but the second half was a bit  better. That’s 2 in a row I haven’t really enjoyed so I must steer clear of this type of outing in future.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 24, 2019, 11:36:58 am
We went and saw Ford versus Ferrari the other day.  I really enjoyed it, although some of the car speeds and crashes were a bit over the top.
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Post by: judydawn on November 26, 2019, 08:00:12 am
Today I did a big shop at Costco, I spent 2 hours roaming the aisles reading the Carb figures on packets before putting the item in my trolley.  I’m gradually finding everything I want somewhere. I also called into Foodland and found a few things there including low carb ice-cream, yoghurt and a small 600g loaf of low carb bread for $7. The odd slice now and then for breakfast would be nice so I will make this last a while.

update - tonight I decided there must be a TMX blogger out there who has a recipe for this type of bread. Yay, first one I clicked on has just what I wanted, bread rolls or a loaf https://madcreationshub.com/recipe/low-carb-bread-recipe/  so after I order some of the ingredients online I will give it a go. 
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Post by: mab19 on November 27, 2019, 12:37:50 am
I have been back at the sewing machine for the last couple of days.  GD has asked me to make her some scrub tops for work with Christmas fabric.  One down and two to go.  It is so long since I have done any sewing that I am quite out of practice, made some very silly mistakes and even shed a few tears.  :( :( :(
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Post by: judydawn on November 27, 2019, 04:16:13 am
Well done for taking on the job Margaret, the only time I use my sewing machine is for mending and that’s SIL’s jeans usually.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 27, 2019, 07:45:16 am
You are doing a lovely thing Margaret, congratulations.

Judy that bread looks lovely. When I was in Big W last week I saw a book that was Keto bread etc. I should have photographed it. I'm sure you can find things on line that are possibly better though.

I did my food shopping this morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 27, 2019, 08:12:09 pm
Judy that bread recipe looks good.  Aldi have a low carb bread.  Not bad.  Need to get there early to buy it as it sells
Mab, I feel for you with the sewing.  I have only just started sewing again after many years.  Mostly altering clothes.
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Post by: judydawn on November 28, 2019, 05:00:22 am
I found a loaf at Drakes then bought a very similar one from Aldi a couple of dollars cheaper so I have 2 in the freezer whilst I wait for the ingredients to try and make a loaf myself.
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Post by: mab19 on November 29, 2019, 03:33:42 am
Supermarket shopping this morning and then home to clean out the fridge.   
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Post by: cookie1 on November 29, 2019, 12:33:51 pm
I went to have my eyes checked today and chose a new pair of glasses.. I still only need them for reading which is great.
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Post by: judydawn on November 29, 2019, 01:08:31 pm
Lucky you Jean.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 29, 2019, 08:48:55 pm
Cookie, that is very good.
Mab, I hate cleaning out fridge but the Chooks love it.
I have no door on my fridge.  Monday it should be returned.  I need to bake !! New Fan Forced element so all should be good.
We are going to a Christmas concert tonight.  One of our neighbours is in the choir. 
I am making more Strawberry conserve today, in the TMX.
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Post by: mab19 on November 30, 2019, 12:17:52 am
Sewing again today, making another of the tops for GD.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 30, 2019, 02:15:09 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 29, 2019, 12:33:51 pm
I went to have my eyes checked today and chose a new pair of glasses.. I still only need them for reading which is great.
I was at the optician yesterday as well, distance sight has improved slightly, near is a little worse ... apparently if one improves the opposite gets a little worse.  The optician gave me a good examination and everything was good, though, so happy about that.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 30, 2019, 11:20:41 am
DD and I hit the shops this morning. She picked up 4 nice pairs of shorts quite cheaply so was very happy about that. 
I had another Nanna nap this afternoon.  It’s getting to be a habit. I think it’s the warmer weather. 😀
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Post by: achookwoman on November 30, 2019, 08:22:15 pm
OMG, I must have lost my mind.  I posted that I have no door on my fridge, it should be oven.
Making Sweet Chilli Sauce and fresh Apricot jam today.
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Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2019, 01:06:37 pm
LOL Chookie, that cracked me up.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 01, 2019, 09:58:20 pm
Quote from: judydawn on December 01, 2019, 01:06:37 pm
LOL Chookie, that cracked me up.
Me too!!
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Post by: mab19 on December 02, 2019, 12:57:39 am
It's ok Chookie, you are not alone.  I frequently put something in the fridge to warm up instead of the microwave.

I finished the last of GD's sewing this morning.  She will pick them up tomorrow.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 02, 2019, 02:48:51 am
Quote from: mab19 on December 02, 2019, 12:57:39 am
It's ok Chookie, you are not alone.  I frequently put something in the fridge to warm up instead of the microwave.
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So long as it's not the other way around, Margaret, then you could end up in a bit of strife!

All this talk of fridges reminds me ... did I ever admit to the fact that I once lost my glasses for a couple of hours ... I had taken them off when I was checking something in the fridge, put my glasses down so that I could read the label then wandred off.  It was quite some time spent searching high and low before I eventually found them in the fridge alongside whatever ti was I was checking out! 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 02, 2019, 03:43:18 am
Quote from: achookwoman on November 30, 2019, 08:22:15 pm
OMG, I must have lost my mind.  I posted that I have no door on my fridge, it should be oven.
Making Sweet Chilli Sauce and fresh Apricot jam today.
I did wonder Chookie. ;D ;D ;D

I went for my 6 monthly skin check at my lovely dermatologist this morning. Nothing to be cut out. A few burns on my right hand and that was it. I am happy that was all. One to watch but he feels it isn't anything.
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Post by: judydawn on December 02, 2019, 11:59:03 am
Good news cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on December 02, 2019, 01:26:26 pm
Managed to get to both sport games on weekend for DD last netball ! DS cricket game went for awhile . We seem to have one home only on weekends .DS stayed in to go to the Supercars !! DH was shaking his head .. “ I’ve tried telling DS about respect  of vehicles “ too funny speeding ,flipping , caught on fire , buggy ones too ! Great night had I think .
A touch of Christmas at our little local Anglican Church on Sunday night , Christmas carols ,DD even did a reading . The high light is when all the candles are lit by the kids ( only two including DD at 17 thus subbed in Adults ) lights go off and silent night is sung . Popped DD on the bus she is now a Year 12 Student . How the year is disappearing so fast .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 02, 2019, 08:47:50 pm
Mab, well done with the sewing.
Now have door back on oven so went for it with baking.  Made scones, Portuguese tarts and Almond crackle biscuits. 
The silly season has started. Gardener coming this morning, visitor for lunch, ( a work colleague Ral has seen for over 30 years) and then pick up GC from school and a Bagpipe concert tonight.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 03, 2019, 12:19:24 am
We managed not to turn off the Edinburgh Tattoo on Sunday night and the final massed bands march included the Black Bear, Chookie, and wondered how your GD was getting on with that tune?
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Post by: cookie1 on December 03, 2019, 05:27:39 am
We had a car coffee morning this morning. As it was so hot we took the old Holden. The older cars are like ovens. Later this afternoon I am having a cortisone injection into my wrist, It'[s been quite sore for about 3 months, hopefully this will help and tonight I have book club. A very busy day for this old girl.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 03, 2019, 08:44:06 pm
Have been looking forward to today as nothing planned.
Marina, I don’t think there has been much progress with the Black Bear.  However it is the Highland Gathering at Daylesford this Saturday and GD is the Drum Major.  Street parade at 9 am and Jilly is doing her thing at 4.00 pm. Then the massed bands which is always fab.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 03, 2019, 09:14:17 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on December 03, 2019, 05:27:39 am
We had a car coffee morning this morning. As it was so hot we took the old Holden. The older cars are like ovens. Later this afternoon I am having a cortisone injection into my wrist, It'[s been quite sore for about 3 months, hopefully this will help and tonight I have book club. A very busy day for this old girl.
I hope the injection has workers for you Cookie.

DH had an emergency dental appointment this morning as he had cracked a tooth. I walked Chance twice.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 04, 2019, 04:23:54 am
Oh your poor DH. I hate it when I crack a tooth or chip one, it usually means a crown and dollars.
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Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2019, 11:46:41 pm
I’m steam cleaning my 2 bathrooms this weekend, a long and tedious job but the results are worth it. Having a break with a cuppa and the back massager working wonders.
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Post by: obbie on December 08, 2019, 01:38:55 am
Marina, we have seen Edinburgh Tattoo twice live, so good.
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Post by: mab19 on December 08, 2019, 04:00:35 am
Yesterday I went to the Red Hill market down on the Mornington peninsula with DIL and family.  A large market with lots of stalls.  I bought some baby carrots, red beet and apricots as well as a few small items for Christmas gifts.   The apricots were a bargain at $5 kilo compared to the supermarket prices of $9.90 a kilo.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 08, 2019, 09:17:16 am
A lovely price for the apricots Margaret. I bought a couple last week for fruit salad at $14.90/kg. I’m enjoying cherries from South Australia at the moment.
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Post by: K Atie on December 08, 2019, 10:55:40 am
Yum apricots , our favourite is apricot jam .
DS was out late last night with DH working after Cricket game .
This morning DS at the age of 14 was out raking hay all morning, dare I say it on his own .. he was fine . The baler came to put into round rolls . Too hot at lunchtime so kids stayed home . DS went out when it cooled down to fix the black watering pipe Pepper the puppy had eaten !! DD and I went for a short walk . Every day is getting closer to harvest . Unfortunately we have had a sad start to our week as our worker is unable to work , it’s sad as it was a very traumatic situation , but now DH is starting harvest with no help .. eek . Thinking positive that something will work out . Few more days of school left DD working hard on step up for year 12 !
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Post by: achookwoman on December 08, 2019, 11:40:23 am
KAtie, it is that time of the year.  Hope the harvest all works out.  Lots of big round bales around Ballarat.
Today recovering from the Highland Gathering. Ballarat Grammar did very well in the competitions.     Visitors for morning tea. 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 09, 2019, 04:14:51 am
That sounds not too good KAtie. I did have a tiny chuckle as over here, where I grew up, harvest is just finishing. Your DS is being very grown up.

DH has just set off for Bunbury. I can’t say I’m thrilled as he is taking a former student of his down to see a Model A car.  The buyer is a bit unsure so DH is going to give it a check over.  I was hoping that he would be home to help with my new microwave, which is supposed to be delivered today. Hopefully I can persuade the courier to put it just inside the door. I will sit on the floor and unpack it. I think it will be too heavy for me to do anything with. 
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Post by: K Atie on December 13, 2019, 10:37:28 am
Just madness the last week , school carols , last day of school I had my hair cut ... it’s short ! Meeting at school , a bit to eat shopping for food , DS packed all DD’s things into car , no room for anything, arvo tea out while DD had hers with a friend . Home so late , fifteen mins later out to book club . DS working with DH , cleaning field bins out , think he had done three now . DD mowed DMIL lawn . Washing for days , all kids boarding gear . DS has also been helping loading square ( there really rectangle) bales onto semi , these are going to our shead .
Now we have to get a contractor in to harvest the canola .. this goes against my DH better judgement but there is no alternative, we just will not get it all off soon . DH is trying to get a worker but they are like hens teeth at this late stage , I just keep saying it will all work out to myself . DS has cricket game early tomorrow,so lots of jobs to do in town , hopefully DD will stay and help DH . Who would be a farmers wife ! All good slow steps getting there .
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Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2019, 10:21:44 pm
Your life is too hectic for me Katie so a farmer’s wife - never!  Bless all our dedicated farmers though, they work their butts off for very little return usually.  Spent a few holidays on farms of Mum’s relatives in my younger days and loved it.

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Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2019, 08:17:00 am
You don't want the Canola to shed KAtie. Best get it off. The horrid heat will be good for harvesting if nothing else.
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Post by: K Atie on December 14, 2019, 10:36:05 am
Great day DS played last game of cricket for the year . I did the shopping and few jobs . DD had to go with DH this am as the rams were out on the road . Then DD washed Ute, GM’s car , another ute , quad bike , helped her GM sort a few cupboards . Laughed as she collected pine cones to find out they were for the fireplace decoration! Meanwhile I had one DS who was miffed as DSister was deminishing his jobs ($)! Out he went for three hours moving hay bales . Great they are being kept busy .
Title: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2019, 04:49:47 am
We used to be like your DS and DD when we were kids. There were 3 of us. It got to the stage where Mum and Dad had to allocate jobs and we weren’t allowed to
Poach each other’s. All we really wanted was the $$.

DD and DH took the old Ute to a coffee and cars morning. I washed the floor and prepared things for visitors this afternoon.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20191215/158d7a70cd0b623e659abcaaf0c4aa97.jpg)

Our Ute is beside this beautiful, restored, red Chev.
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2019, 09:37:09 am
I bet it turns a few heads cookie. Is DH going to paint it one day?
Gosh there would be a war in my DD’s house if one child poached money-paying jobs from the other although they would have to be very well paid to do those types of jobs in the first place LOL.
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2019, 10:05:35 am
I went out with a lovely group today to the Stirling market in the Adelaide hills then onto Hahndorf for a smorgasbord lunch and more browsing, I found plenty of suitable food for my plate.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 15, 2019, 04:35:18 pm
My goodness KAtie your life is hectic.

Caught up with all the laundry. Just need to iron a few of DH’s shirts now.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2019, 04:00:56 am
No Judy, DH isn’t planning to paint the Ute. It’s what they call ‘a barn find.’
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Post by: K Atie on December 16, 2019, 09:47:17 am
Love the Ute Cookie , too true we may yet have to implement that rule too . Gosh DD went and helped the wool agent sort our sheep going to market , 3 hours latter I had to collect her . At home DS is repairing the watering drip system ( pepper ate some of it ) and turning over the veggie beds adding manure too . He is still washing out field bins ,mmm just learnt how many we have ! Contractor come  tomorrow , I’m tiered thinking about it all . Boiled a few eggs for some cool food next few days . It may all be about the $ too but they feel for DH as he is under the pump .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 16, 2019, 11:13:09 am
Feel for you K Atie.  Harvest is at the wrong time of the year.  Just when so much needs to be done for Xmas. 
I can always find plenty of jobs for pocket money. 
We went and picked up our ham at the Istra factory.  They are smaller this year so bought an additional 1/2 one. Had lunch in Daylesford.
Finally got the timing right for the Pizza in the new Weber Q.
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Post by: K Atie on December 17, 2019, 12:34:28 am
6 am Early start for DD and DH , sheep work ! DS had a sleep he managed to do vegie patch and fix a hose . Need to wrap Xmas presents but avoiding it as I know I’ve missed someone ! Warming up fast . Could go back to bed.
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Post by: judydawn on December 17, 2019, 09:57:36 am
Not a lot in this weather!  I did walk around to the doctor, that’s only a 5 minute walk and I had to ask for a glass of water when I got there as I was parched and had forgotten to pack my own bottle. 
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Post by: achookwoman on December 17, 2019, 11:46:49 am
Certainly warming up. Next 3 days forecast for us, 37, 39, and 44.
Met up with work colleagues today at a pub in Geelong.  We usually meet at someone’s home but this was quite good as the Pub didn’t try to move us on and the food was good. 

There is a move to test elderly people for Sleep Apnea.  If tested and determined that you have it you can lose your drivers license. It seems that well intending partners are referring for testing and this is resulting in driver’s license being withdrawn.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 18, 2019, 03:54:20 am
That's not very nice Chookie. Surely if you had the machine and used it, everything would be ok. A couple of friends have it and love their machines, as they feel so much better.
Your get together sounds fun. I hate it when you are asked to leave as they wish to prepare for dinner or close up.

 I did the washing this morning and a heap of ironing.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 18, 2019, 03:32:46 pm
Take care in those high temperatures everyone and keep cool.

In London babysitting again. DD going out tonight so I’m on duty.😁 GS and I love doing together  “Spot the Difference Pictures” so bought a book of them and we can test our skill tonight. 😂
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Post by: judydawn on December 18, 2019, 10:43:18 pm
They are quite hard to do Denise, it used to drive me crazy if I couldn’t find the pictures. It’s so much harder with ‘elderly eyes’.  Have fun.
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Post by: mab19 on December 19, 2019, 12:23:33 am
CC, Enjoy your time with your GS.

Housework today, bathroom, toilets, 2 lots of laundry.  May get the ironing done later.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 19, 2019, 04:43:29 am
That sounds like great fun Denise. Do you have any Where’s Wally” books?

I’m having fun cooking. We have a funeral tomorrow so I won’t get to bake much then.
MIL’s nursing home is the same as Judy’s Mums. It has been in lock down with norovirus for 3 weeks now. Not too good really.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 19, 2019, 06:00:42 am
CC, that sounds like great fun. 
Have been to Dr, chemist and done the pills for another week. Closed down the house in readiness for tomorrow’s 40+. Ral has checked out the generator so that if we lose power we can run the freezers.
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2019, 07:55:15 am
It would be very handy having that generator Chookie, let’s hope it isn’t needed.
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Post by: K Atie on December 19, 2019, 11:17:50 am
well its going to be 45 here tomorrow !! Boys stopped harvesting tonight . No harvest tomorrow. The generator would be a good idea but let’s hope we do not have a power outage too . Making the house as cool as possible today / tonight .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 19, 2019, 03:52:09 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on December 19, 2019, 04:43:29 am
That sounds like great fun Denise. Do you have any Where’s Wally” books?

I’m having fun cooking. We have a funeral tomorrow so I won’t get to bake much then.
MIL’s nursing home is the same as Judy’s Mums. It has been in lock down with norovirus for 3 weeks now. Not too good really.
Yes we have Where’s Wally Books Cookie. My goodness it’s hard looking for all the characters you need to find in each picture.

Travelled home from London early. Boy it was busy on the tube. We were packed in like sardines on the Jubilee Line. The Metropolitan Line was fine.

My goodness KAtie thats hot 🥵Take care.
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Post by: mab19 on December 20, 2019, 12:07:05 am
Washed the kitchen floor this morning.  I don't know why as it will just get messy again.

Pulled out the fold up table from storage, set up both tables with cutlery, glasses and decorations etc.  Made an early start as I seem to be quite disorganized this year.  We have 14 for lunch again this year.  Still need to get the extra chairs down from in the garage.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 20, 2019, 12:20:30 am
2 loads of washing.  Wrapping Xmas gifts.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 20, 2019, 03:34:57 am
Hiding under the air conditioner!
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Post by: cookie1 on December 20, 2019, 04:41:23 am
We went to a funeral this morning. DH was going down to see MIL but they are still in lockdown with the noro virus. It’s been over 3 weeks now.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 20, 2019, 06:36:13 am
Hell it is hot.  5 pm and 40 degrees.  Rals Dr called us in early to avoid the heat. We parked illegally and so did others. No parking attendant.  Good Dr report.
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Post by: K Atie on December 20, 2019, 07:46:02 am
Glad Ral had a good report?
Yes very hot 46 now 44 .
Spent the early morning watering, putting straw for the chooks to keep cool and thier water . Pepper cleaned her kennel out , she ended up at back door playing with water all day I hav3 had refesh her bowl !
DH and DS went to Bendigo to pick up a truck , crazy , sad bit was DH left his phone on a battery box on truck .... never to be seen again . Oh dear !
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Post by: judydawn on December 20, 2019, 11:23:10 am
Good news for Ral Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 20, 2019, 07:22:27 pm
RAL thanks all for good wishes.  His platelets are still going up and down but within a better range.
K Atie, bad luck about the phone.  That is very hot.  Hope we don’t have any more extreme days like that.
We are going to Melbourne for 2 nights for a  little R and R. Will have a meal with DS and family.
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Post by: JulieO on December 20, 2019, 08:53:24 pm
We enjoy going to Melbourne Chookie, very jealous!   Enjoy your break.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 21, 2019, 11:29:01 am
Lovely news about Ral.  I’m glad the parking boys weren’t giving out tickets.

I love Melbourne too JulieO. I haven’t been over for quite a few years now.
What a nuisance to lose your phone KAtie. I’m sure DH will never do that again.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 21, 2019, 09:13:56 pm
Melbourne is buzzing with Christmas cheer.  We saw about 50 big kids all dressed as Father Xmas’. The line to look at Myer Xmas window went right past DJs.  There were very loud buskers in Swanston Street until late last night and we went to Dragon Boat Chinese Restaurant for dinner. After settling in quiet old Ballarat it is all quite eye popping.
We are staying at the Pullman which is the completely renovated old Swanston.  Shopping today and dinner with DS and family.
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Post by: JulieO on December 21, 2019, 09:51:26 pm
Sounds wonderful Chookie especially with the kids dressing up and getting into the spirit.  Enjoy your shopping.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 22, 2019, 02:54:38 am
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Sounds wonderful Chookie especially with the kids dressing up and getting into the spirit.  Enjoy your shopping.  :D
It does, except the buskers late into the night. :D

I'm doing a house clean that will do until boxing day.
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Post by: JulieO on December 22, 2019, 04:20:02 am
LOL Cookie, I didn't think of that!  ;D

I've been cleaning out part of my pantry, getting rid of older dried fruit and nuts and either vacuum packing them or putting into new clean containers (if I use them frequently).  Will be gradually going through the flours, grains etc a bit at a time as it's quite time consuming but a nice feeling once done.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on December 22, 2019, 11:30:15 am
I cleaned out one of my pantry shelves last week and the inside waste bin was chockers Julie. I need to go through my pasta, rice and flour now - not using any of those items at the moment and they’re probably all out of date. Will not allow myself to carry so much stock again. I should have done it when the new kitchen went in but I was obviously busy with other things and found it easier to just put it all back without checking use by dates. 
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Post by: K Atie on December 22, 2019, 11:59:02 am
Slow start today , but oh so busy this afternoon!! DH needed our help so we zoomed up the paddock , no supplies water hat food ! Proud to say with a lot of help from DS I moved a field bin .. they are wide and round , going through the gates was close , DS said Mum don’t get to confident... this is because some of our workers in the past have taken out power line and today one collected the bridge rail and a whole wheel came off also the rail had to be repaired. Poor DH is not having a good run at all . Then tonight after DD swept out two field bins we found out the contractor canola front fell apart , this is not good ! Lucky ours is the same another job tomorrow, hours of harvest lost .
Thus I am completely tiered .Positive attitude. Sorry for the debriefing.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 22, 2019, 06:20:08 pm
What a day Katie.  Hope things come right very soon and you get harvest finished on time.
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Post by: JulieO on December 22, 2019, 08:14:39 pm
Wow Katie, you seem to take it all in your stride, I can't even imagine.  I felt like I'd had a busy day cleaning out part of my pantry!   :-))

Judy, sometimes it's just easier to put it back for another time.  Yesterday was my another time. I can actually see now what I've got so it has encouraged me to carry on.  :)
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Post by: mab19 on December 23, 2019, 12:29:51 am
It must be cleaning out the pantry week as I also sorted out mine.  It was so disorganized that I couldn't things easily. 
Did a quick trip into town to pick up the Christmas meat which was ordered, a few last minute things from the supermarket and then home.     
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Post by: judydawn on December 23, 2019, 02:42:43 am
An excellent time to clean out our pantries ladies, it’s something we can cross off our New Year list of jobs to do.

I’ve been for a blood test, 3 in a week and my veins are usually not very cooperative. Today however things went well, I have a huge bruise to prove it. They’re  just keeping an eye on my low sodium levels.

Having carpet laid in my 3 bedrooms, it looks as though it’s going to be a long day.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 23, 2019, 06:27:32 am
Good idea to keep an eye on your sodium levels Judy, I think they are pretty important.
I went to my little Italian greengrocer this morning, so did ;the rest of the suburb.I then wizzed down and stocked up on what I needed.
I have boiled eggs, steamed potatoes, made jellies and 2 loaves of bread ready for preparation time tomorrow.
DH visited MIL as she has been in lock down for over 3 weeks. She was very glad to see him.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 23, 2019, 12:27:08 pm
That must be very difficult for everyone when the homes go into lockdown. 
Good trip home.  Not too many big trucks.
Dr appointment tomorrow. Have results already of CT scan.  All good.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 23, 2019, 04:38:30 pm
I went to the supermarket to do a bit of last minute shopping. Even at 7.00am the car park was nearly full 😳 I had a lovely conversation with the check out lady. Like me, she's having Christmas lunch cooked for her by her DD and SIL.😁 I've offered to prep all the veg for our meal. DS has grown all the veg except the broccoli ( his isn't ready yet) and the roasting potatoes but he has grown a potato variety that is waxy and delicious when steamed.
DS has grown Brussel sprouts, carrots, parsnips, red cabbage, white beetroot and Charlotte potatoes. He also says there is kale and spinach if required. 
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Post by: achookwoman on December 23, 2019, 07:56:58 pm
CC, that is amazing that your DS has grown so many veg.  It is so nice to be able to eat out of your garden. Although we try to eat something we have grown each day it is often just parsley or the eggs for breakfast.   I grew some Charlotte Apples at Cherokee.  Bought some Xmas Lilies , ours don’t flower until New Year. Love the perfume.
Last minute food shopping, making bread sticks for Garlic Bread, veggie prep. Slicing the ham.
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Post by: mab19 on December 24, 2019, 03:16:45 am
Everything is ready for tomorrow except for a few last minute things. 
We are just about ready to go out to DS & DIL as it is her Birthday today.  No matter how busy we are we always like to make time to go out and celebrate with her. 
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Post by: JulieO on December 24, 2019, 07:31:31 am
That's nice Mab.  Enjoy your day.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 24, 2019, 11:41:41 am
I did all the prep and cooking for tomorrow. It was a busy day.
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Post by: judydawn on December 24, 2019, 11:43:11 am
Have an easy day tomorrow cookie. 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 24, 2019, 11:52:32 am
Thanks Judy, I intend to. We will go down to see MIL and DH will feed her the Christmas lunch we take down, then home, lunch and probably a sleep. 
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Post by: judydawn on December 24, 2019, 11:55:11 am
So they’re out of lock down cookie, just in time for Christmas thank goodness.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 24, 2019, 02:09:38 pm
I went to DS house. I picked the sprouts while he pulled the root veg and cut the red cabbage growing in his garden. 
In his kitchen I prepped the veg while he made me lunch. Homemade Leek and Potato soup with homemade sourdough bread, The roads were busy driving home.
We are then out tonight for drinks and “nibbles” at our lovely neighbours. 
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Post by: K Atie on December 24, 2019, 05:06:28 pm
Well I can now say I managed to move a field bin on the road over a narrow bridge , were the last field bin is cactus on the side of the road , lucky there was no stress monitor on me . The last few days have been very long ones but on the upside DH phone was found by a kind business man a few blocks from were DH had left with the truck . He managed to take the SIM card out put into his phone to get the phone no and rank DH ! One very flat phone he said so sim posted . Christmas Eve  DD and I packed to go to DM’s today , we took it slowly and enjoyed time together. Meanwhile DH and DS stayed home to keep harvesting till late . First time I do not have DS with us for Xmas morning he was a little bit miffed but will both be with us for Christmas lunch . Have a lovely Christmas Day everyone .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 24, 2019, 07:02:05 pm
Happy Christmas to everyone.  Can see I wasn’t the only one busy yesterday.  It is amazing what we all do. Getting up early to put the Turkey breast into the SC as recommended by RTE. will take 6 hours on low. Think I will heat SC on high first. Still a few small jobs to do.
Hot lunch at home with DS and family and cold Dinner at DD.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 24, 2019, 07:38:24 pm
Merry Christmas everyone, hope you all have a wonderful day and that Santa is kind to you.

We are going to our neighbours for dinner tonight - we are all taking a plate so I have dessert and, being the only vegetarian, one dish for the main meal.  Much less stressful for me doing it this way.
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Post by: judydawn on December 25, 2019, 04:34:13 am
Lovely 3 course lunch at the nursing home with Mum, they are so good to me here. Prawn cocktail, roast then I chose fruit salad/ice-cream over pudding/custard.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 25, 2019, 11:58:52 am
We had a late morning coffee, then drove down to Rockingham to see MIL. DH fed her the lunch we took down. Then home to our lunch, Nanna nap, dinner and a walk. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 26, 2019, 11:14:16 am
Your Christmas dinner looks delicious Judy. Great news that you were able to join your Mum at the care home.

The roads were quiet driving into London Christmas morning. Chance is baring up being in an unfamiliar house and in a urban area,We are traveling back home this afternoon. SIL is on call today. He cooked a superb Christmas lunch yesterday. DS vegetables were delicious. SIL and DS did a taste test and DS veggies came out on top. Apparently GS woke up 3.20 Christmas morning 😂
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Post by: cookie1 on December 26, 2019, 11:45:34 am
Gosh that is very early Denise. Did he go back to sleep?
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Post by: achookwoman on December 26, 2019, 08:08:53 pm
We have had visitors in and out most of yesterday. Don’t know how I would have managed without DIL and DS helping.  DIL is the best one could wish for.  Family have returned home but more visitors today. Friend is bringing her new puppy for us to look after while she shops in Ballarat. Still lots of ham and turkey left.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2019, 03:42:37 am
Not a lot. DH went over to his Mum's house to check it and trim a couple of trees that are near the electric wires. We like to go over once a week.
I did some washing and a tiny bit of housework.
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Post by: judydawn on December 27, 2019, 11:38:14 am
That was something different for you Denise, I don’t remember you ever saying you went into London for Christmas before. Not much you could have done in your caravan and it was nice that you were all together and that Chance was included.

It sounds as if you’re having a very busy Christmas Chookie, life is great isn’t it?  I hope you don’t get this heat we’re having. Roll on winter I say!
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 27, 2019, 06:48:21 pm
Have been pottering along quietly these holidays so far.  I have started my 'annual' clean of the house from top to bottom. My DS is due in two days so have been washing sheets and airing the bedding the past couple of days.  DH has been outside the house looking after the garden ... especially with his new toy, a battery hedge trimmer (to go with his battery chainsaw and leaf blower), it is great and everything is now starting to get a good "haircut"!  Actually, all these things have made a huge difference in keeping the place looking presentable and makes life so much easier, especially for him because he can only get up here about once every 6 - 8 weeks during the year and he needs all the help he can get when he is here.
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Post by: mab19 on December 28, 2019, 12:41:01 am
I have put away all the extra cutlery and crockery that we had out for Christmas and put the house back to normal.  Washed all the extra linen just need to do the ironing now.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 28, 2019, 02:27:06 am
DD is working today and DH has gone to see his Mum, so I am catching up on the ironing and whatever else needs doing. In between coming on here and having coffee. ;D
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Post by: K Atie on December 28, 2019, 04:53:13 am
Been busy at the beach with DM and kids ! DS has been helping with the nippers and DD has been on patrol . DB had many people for drinks yesterday, both DS and DD helped all day . But today I tried to get rid of a tiger snake making itself at home on the lawn , DD saw it and ran quitely inside , I tried but failed now we are on snake watch ! Yet again my heart is pumping hard ,but annoyed as all the dogs have to be watched all the time now .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 28, 2019, 07:49:42 am
After reading what all you busy people have been doing, I feel like a lazy slob.  Yesterday we looked after a friends puppy while she was busy in Ballarat.  Today, slept in, leftovers for lunch and have been reading most of the day.
GD is down at Lorne at the Falls Festival.  She is playing the Bagpipes , accompanying John Farnham while he sings You’re the Voice.
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Post by: K Atie on December 28, 2019, 11:35:15 am
What a wounderful experience for GD .
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Post by: judydawn on December 28, 2019, 12:38:00 pm
I’ve been a slot too Chookie LOL.  It’s too hot to do anything so why look for jobs, I spent most of the afternoon in the cool of the nursing home with Mum.  Popped in to see Katie and her DH on the way there as he was kind enough to order then fit new keyboards to both my iPads.  I came out with more of Katie’s TM books to have a look at whilst I’m doing nothing in the hot weather.
Nice to hear others are working at something, not nice about the snake’s presence though K Atie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 28, 2019, 04:45:42 pm
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Gosh that is very early Denise. Did he go back to sleep?
Yes he did Cookie.

Any news on the whereabouts of the Tiger Snake KAtie?

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Post by: Cuilidh on December 28, 2019, 07:10:33 pm
Good to see that you and Chookie are taking it easy for once, Judy.  It's not exactly the type of weather where you want to be running around all the time so enjoy yourselves and relax.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 29, 2019, 01:51:48 am
Judy and Chookie I love having lazy days in the heat. You certainly don't feel like doing anything.
KAtie you were very brave, even though you didn't get rid of the snake. I would have been standing on the tallest table available and screaming. I cannot cope with snakes at all. I think the fear of them was instilled into me as a kid as there were lots around. I remember when we were teaching in Carnamah DH was mowing the old man next doors lawn.(it was about a metre high) and snakes kept coming out of it into our place, DH said 'keep an eye on where they go.' I did, from the top of the kitchen table.  ;D ;D

DD and DH have gone to Cars and Coffee this morning over the river at the WA uni. They took the old ute. I made them text me to say they had got there safely.
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Post by: judydawn on December 29, 2019, 07:26:31 am
Isn’t it lovely that DD is interested in her Dad’s old cars and what the clubs put on.  He must love having both a wife and daughter fully supportive of his hobby.  Lucky man.
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Post by: K Atie on December 29, 2019, 10:57:39 am
cookie I remember dead heading the agapanthus many years ago and I had the Ute parked right next to me . A snake came out of the agapanthus I jumped up on to the bull bar of the Ute.
No sign of snake that we know of . Tomorrow DS has nipper helping job and it’s going to be 41 !
Keep cool everyone.
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Post by: JulieO on December 29, 2019, 08:13:52 pm
Forecast for 43 here today and heavy winds this arvo before the change.  Looks like the prediction last week of today being really bad is happening.  Cooler tomorrow though so that will be nice.  Hopefully can turn aircon off and take grandson out for a bit  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 30, 2019, 06:45:24 am
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Isn’t it lovely that DD is interested in her Dad’s old cars and what the clubs put on.  He must love having both a wife and daughter fully supportive of his hobby.  Lucky man.

It is Judy. They are interested in different eras of cars but are still able to chat about them. I learned to like cars as when I met him in 1968 we spent many afternoons/evenings/days while he fixed cars. His brother and mate used to race them at the speedway and DH was the mechanic. It was a matter of joining in or leaving. I think growing up on a farm helped a lot.
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Post by: K Atie on December 30, 2019, 11:44:57 am
43 today hot northerly persisted all day . DS helped with nippers , DD and I waited in the sun for ages looking to purchase merchandise with the club , all good . We went to leave but would have got stuck getting out , cars parked both sides of the narrow road in , so waited till most had left . Now dS and I saw the weather change we had to get all the outdoor furniture in , YES another snake ! Poor DS nearly made a record to the veranda. It was a small one . We had to keep the dogs in again , brave DB came and dealt with it . He is very mad with me for trying to deal with a 6 foot tiger snake yesterday!! Ok now I think I have had enough of nature for awhile . Hope all that are effected by the fires are safe .
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Post by: judydawn on December 30, 2019, 12:46:45 pm
Life is never dull in your neck of the woods K Atie.

I went back to gym after the break today, nice and cool in there.  Did some food shopping then after lunch sat in the cool of the nursing home until Mum went to tea.  I headed for Glenelg to join the family in GD’s 15th birthday dinner at a local hotel.  Salmon and salad for me then back to her Aunty’s place for Keto ice-creams and brownies all round. Really hot when we went into the hotel and a freezing breeze when we came out - some of our cool changes happen so suddenly but this one was badly needed. No more family birthdays for me now until May.

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Post by: JulieO on December 30, 2019, 09:02:53 pm
Sounds like a nice day Judy.  Wasn't the cool change welcome!  It was so good to open up the house, though the garden looks a bit of a mess from the wind.  Lovely and cool this morning, will enjoy it while it lasts.  :D
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Post by: achookwoman on December 30, 2019, 09:23:27 pm
K Atie, keep away from those snakes.  In all the years at Cherokee we never saw a snake.  There are some around our place at Invermay.  We haven’t seen them but one went with a load of Agapanthus that we gave away and another seen by the plumber near the dam.
While it was so hot yesterday, I packed away all the winter Woolies.  Did discard a few things. I find this very difficult. I pack each Woolie into a Jumbo zip lock bag and write a description on it. 
As it is cool today I might do some baking.
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Post by: judydawn on December 31, 2019, 05:54:02 am
The best part of summer to me is when a cool change comes through.  I can only put up with the heat if there is a cool change on the horizon, I’m such a whimp in summer.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2019, 08:29:45 am
DD had the day off today. She and DH went to see a 1966 Mustang that she has her eye on. It is left hand drive. She seemed pretty keen when I met her after. We did a bit of shopping then we had lunch at a lovely Sushi place.
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Post by: JulieO on December 31, 2019, 10:22:58 pm
That sounds like a nice day too Cookie  :D

Sometimes more than others I really miss my 'kids' not living here any more but at the same time when they come to stay we have a nice time and catchup.  Love that we get to have our grandson for a week or so at a time in the school hols too.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 01, 2020, 07:43:54 am
That makes up for the separation of the family Julie and I bet he loves to come and stay.  Are you a Grandma or a Nana?
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Post by: JulieO on January 01, 2020, 07:45:52 am
I'm Nan Nan  ;D  Love hearing him call me that.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 01, 2020, 07:47:16 am
My favourite word is Grandma - even the dogs respond to that word and get all excited when they’re told they’re going to Grandma’s. 
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Post by: JulieO on January 01, 2020, 07:52:52 am
Love it!  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 01, 2020, 12:14:16 pm
Gorgeous.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 01, 2020, 07:22:56 pm
Nan and Grandma were already take by the time our grandkids arrived so I am Ma and Ral is Poppa. We have 3 teenagers and one not quite. All good kids and all very different. They try and look after us.  :) :)
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Post by: JulieO on January 01, 2020, 08:18:25 pm
I can see you being very well loved Chookie  :)

Most of the emails I get are from foodie sites of some description or another and this morning as I was looking through the latest ones I felt like I'd seen enough, so I have started to unsubscribe for a bit.  I know things ramp up at Christmas time but it has been everywhere and while I enjoyed seeing all these things at the start I'm now feeling saturated by it all.  I'm looking forward to things returning to normal and not seeing so much excess  :)

Warming up here to about 34 today but tomorrow is forecast 45 then a cool change and nicer temps for a few days, yay!  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on January 01, 2020, 09:26:30 pm
I agree Julie, we reach saturation point eventually and need to do this.  I’ve opted out of a few of my favourites for the time being and now only receive Keto posts, I have plenty of recipes already so will need to do what you do in the near future.

No-one in my family has ever been called Grandma but I remember at high school hearing so many of the kids using that name for their grandparents and I liked it. The dogs came many years before the grandies arrived so Grandma stuck and even when I hear a child in a supermarket use that word, it melts my heart.  There is a nanny on the other side and their great-grandmother is our family’s most widely used name of Nana. The males are/were called Grandpa, Poppa and Pa.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 01, 2020, 10:53:25 pm
Quote from: JulieO on January 01, 2020, 08:18:25 pm

Most of the emails I get are from foodie sites of some description or another and this morning as I was looking through the latest ones I felt like I'd seen enough, so I have started to unsubscribe for a bit.  I know things ramp up at Christmas time but it has been everywhere and while I enjoyed seeing all these things at the start I'm now feeling saturated by it all.  I'm looking forward to things returning to normal and not seeing so much excess  :)

I had that problem a couple of years ago - as Christmas got nearer parents were coming on with posts of all the gifts they made for each and every one of their kid's teachers ... it really disgusted and revolted me, they were all trying to outdo each other whilst I looked around at the homeless numbers growing each day, I just couldn't handle it any more and unsubscribed.  It was a vulgar display of one-up-manship.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 02, 2020, 03:29:48 am
I'm glad I'm not the only person to unsubscribe from sites. I look at the email and think why did I ever subscribe to that. A couple of clothing places drove me mad with their emails so I promptly unsubscribed from them too.

DH and I have been fortunate enough to get the Commonwealth Health card. I don't know for how long, but this morning we went and applied to have our car licenses reduced by 50%. It is reviewed every year so this is the first year we have received it. At least we will get our pills at a cheaper rate. I guess if interest rates go up we will lose it again.
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Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2020, 08:20:02 am
Having a health card is a great saving cookie.  I wouldn’t worry too much about the interest rates going up, they’ve never been good since shortly after I became a pensioner to care for DH way back in 1987.
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Post by: K Atie on January 04, 2020, 12:52:54 pm
Well I think we have had house full at the beach , DD plus two 17 year old friends, DB with his DGirlfriend plus another friend , DS DM and me . Wihile the house is full I managed to go to a cocktail party , have coffee with a friend , take all teens out to breakfast , many trips for DS helping Nipper program and DS doing Cadet lifesaving program 10-5 for 3 days ,cook dinner for all but 3 teens one night , sort out debit card at the post office ( who new ) , try to pack two teens up . Wave one of DD friends off . Tonight was helping DD and friend pack for two week step up program at uni live in . Still have to top up thier Myki cards tomorrow, up early so DS can go on door knock for lifesaving club and the fires ! Then take teens to uni . Wounder what I need to make tomorrow night for dinner when I return.... and who will be left . Never a dull moment!
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Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2020, 12:12:29 am
It’s a good thing you love a busy life and lots of people around you K Atie. You seem to cope so well.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 05, 2020, 06:49:24 pm
Blimey KAtie you lead a very busy life and as you say never a dull moment. 😁

In London for a couple of nights, on Nanny duties.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 06, 2020, 03:49:43 am
Enjoy yourself Denise. KAtie it sounds so very busy. I'm glad you got to have coffee etc out.
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Post by: JulieO on January 06, 2020, 06:47:31 am
Enjoy Cornish  ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 06, 2020, 07:29:20 am
I am totally frazzled .. yesterday I spent all day emailing our web designer as we are working on the 'back end' for our revamped web site - he tells me it is easy, but my head is spinning and I can see nothing easy about it yet.

This morning we were scheduled to be ported to the NBN so I had to get a whole new phone system to go with it (to be honest, our old system was second hand when I bought it 10 years ago, so I am not moaning!).

The phone handsets arrived a couple of weeks ago so that part was good.  However I received an email from the company providing the NBN service to say that I needed the modem sent by our internet provider.  Well, this had not arrived so then I had to ring my provider up who promptly told me I had been scammed!

Well, I was not pleased so I rang the provider up again and got a brilliantly helpful man who understood exactly what was happening, where we were at and was able to talk me through what needed to be done 

Anyway, as is usual with me, things did not go smoothly (K Atie, you know what this is like!!).  I had to get to the back of my computer which meant taking everything off my desk (and there was an awful lot of 'everything' on that desk), dismantling and moving my entire desk, disconnecting the computer, the Point of Sale, the printer, the router, the CCTV system and goodness knows what else; then I had to disconnect the old phone system and put the desk and everything else back together again all the time keeping my fingers crossed that I had pulled out all the right cables and hadn't done anything too drastic to the computer.  I looked like a huge dust ball by the time I scambled off the floor from crawling around under my desk. 

During this time, despite a big notice on our shop window saying we were closed for another week, several customers fronted up banging on the door and wanting to get in, so I had to go flying to the door, be terribly ungracious then run back to my desk.

Hopefully, one more phone call tomorrow morning will see the end of this uproar and I will be able to get back to being on holiday for another couple of days.

Anyway, we are now nearly there, I hope.  Simon, my "Man of the Moment" at our provider warned me that it would take a couple of phone calls to get everything running properly so hopefully, by tomorrow, we will have a working phone system once again

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Post by: JulieO on January 06, 2020, 09:14:45 am
Oh you poor thing Cuilidh, I can only imagine how stressed you must have felt.  You must feel pretty good about yourself now though, doing all that you did.  You can see the light at the end of the tunnel.  Fingers crossed that it can be all sorted tomorrow.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2020, 11:14:10 am
All that is such a pain Marina, easy for those technically blessed.  Fingers crossed things do work for you, if not right now then in the very near future.
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Post by: mab19 on January 06, 2020, 11:53:12 pm
Marina, setting up the NBN really is a pain in the rear end.  I hope all goes well for you once you are connected.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 07, 2020, 05:42:54 am
Thank goodness we had DD to sort ours out. We had to buy completely new phones too Marina.
I hope it all goes well and works brilliantly.
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Post by: JulieO on January 07, 2020, 08:11:09 pm
We got rid of our landline years ago as people were ringing our mobiles when they wanted us so it never got used. It was quite painless when we changed over to NBN but of course a landline is needed when you are running a business.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 08, 2020, 02:09:00 am
We had planned to do the same JulieO as most of our friends had done so. However when the NBN came through we decided to keep it as it all was under one charge.
Today I am sitting at home waiting for a tv repairman to call. We bought a new tv some time ago (actually DD decided she wanted it, so she bought it). She bought a Sony and last week it died. Naturally it's under warranty. So here I am waiting.
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Post by: judydawn on January 08, 2020, 04:24:07 am
Wow that’s not good cookie - breaking down before the warranty is up.

Today, after reading on FB that my beloved Port Adelaide Football Club was making their premises a collection point for food for the fire victims I decided it was time to clear out my cupboards of all the cans etc that I am no longer able to use on a Keto way of life.  I buy in bulk from Costco so I had plenty and it’s no good giving it to DD as they are doing Keto as well. Nice to be able to contribute to helping those poor souls who have lost everything.
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Post by: JulieO on January 08, 2020, 06:32:53 am
Wow Judy!  A win win for both you (in clearing out unwanted things) and to the recipients to get such needed food and toiletries and even chocolates.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on January 08, 2020, 08:03:56 am
You’re so right Julie. When  I heard about it, it was the perfect opportunity to clear out the cupboards, I had been thinking about who I could give everything to.  I was their 25th contributor today and that was only up to 1.15 pm.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 08, 2020, 03:36:43 pm
My goodness Marina what a headache for you to sort out.
Did the TV repair man arrive Cookie?
A great donation to such a worthy cause Judy. I bet everything will be well received by those in need.
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Post by: K Atie on January 08, 2020, 09:42:22 pm
Marina I feel for you non is such a pain too . Judy what a great idea well done .
So I’ve been a bit quiet as the days seemed to busy for me too . DD seems to be settling in at Melbourne uni yr 12 step up , the first night they were to go to logon st for gelato but not able to because of the smoke . DS had helped with Nipper comp on Monday , he has not stopped all this time so we had a breakfast at surf club , another morning walk along the beach . Everyone left and it was just DS and me for our last night , we watered the garden for DM using the bore water pump . Washing sheets and towels . DS was keen to get up and pack the car to hop on the ferry ! Well it was like trying to do a jigsaw puzzle , DD had taken her whole room we decided . The trick is to leave enough space to get food for home that has nothing ! We did a rush shop with DS at my heals to hurry ! Got to ferry one minute before it left . Long trip home stopping at a butcher to get meat , officeworks , and even a Woolworths to get a soda stream cylinder . Home to a big mess and ,angry face here, make dinner for two harvest paddock drop off . Top it off I’ve been slightly unwell with the strangest dry irritating cough .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 09, 2020, 05:36:55 am
I hope your cough clears up KAtie. We have friends over here that have coughs for almost 12 months. They have had all sorts of tests and nothing.

Well done on the donation Judy. I donated $$$$$ as food is pretty impossible from here.
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Post by: K Atie on January 09, 2020, 10:44:11 am
Well day two home and I think we hit the ground running. I trying to sort out Xmas mess and a few rooms . Well I have a supermarket cold bag addiction we decided as how many can one have , lots . Sorted lots today heaps for the giveaway pile , DS helped to . More washing ! DS and I went and got an extra bin using Ute and put all bins out ,from MILs , collected Pepper , super excited to see us . No dog food so had to make a dash to farm supplies shop before closing . Made dinner for DH and our lovely young worker , paddock drop off as sun was setting .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 10, 2020, 11:58:28 am
I’m exhausted reading that KAtie.
The tv man arrived and seemed to replace the entire tv except the legs! At least it is working well and DD can watch Peaky Blinders on Netflix!😀😀😀😀😀
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Post by: JulieO on January 10, 2020, 09:01:51 pm
My daughter enjoys that show too Cookie.  I couldn't get into it.  :-\
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Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2020, 07:41:15 am
I peak at it over my book!
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Post by: JulieO on January 11, 2020, 08:25:46 am
I like it.  You peek at Peaky Blinders  ;D
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Post by: K Atie on January 11, 2020, 12:15:42 pm
Been trying to tidy the house , but only a small amount done found out I have another addiction pens this is getting serious a handful or more out of two handbags , many on bedside table ! Donating them to DH and DM who asked each day who has my pen !just a little tiered . DH cam home at lunchtime and we sat down on the couch , I was out to it in five minutes. Then I had to cook so made caramel macadamia slice . DS and I made a search dash for DH , for an hour we rang made texts .. no reply . He was fine just moving machinery from paddock.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 12, 2020, 01:32:38 pm
We had a car run today. We took the old Ute. It is the first time we have taken it on a Model A run. Then later in the day DH and DD went out driving in the Mustang. She ended up dropping him at home and going out by herself, apparently he was a very bad backseat driver. She said she found it easier to concentrate on it being LH drive without him.  I thought it was hilarious. 😀😀😀😀😀
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Post by: achookwoman on January 12, 2020, 10:06:46 pm
Cookie, that is a hoot.   My dad taught me to drive and I was amazed at how patient he was.
K Atie, I also have an addiction to pens.  So I understand.  ;D
I have 2 women coming to learn about making SD.
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Post by: judydawn on January 13, 2020, 03:53:32 am
I’m also pen addicted but the darn things keep moving from one place to another and I can never find those in my handbag unless I empty it.  If I go to heaven I hope never to see another pen up there!

LOL Cookie, so DH was dumped back home so that DD could do her own thing.  Hilarious, were his feelings hurt or did he understand what he’s like when he isn’t the driver?
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Post by: cookie1 on January 13, 2020, 06:30:48 am
He took it well Judy. She just said “no backseat drivers allowed.”

My 6 month old coffee machine has been playing up. I spent over an hour on the phone this morning and it has to go back to Melbourne! That was another hour trying to pack it up. It makes lovely coffee so I hope it’s not gone too long.
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Post by: K Atie on January 13, 2020, 06:38:41 am
Worked on tying up this morning, think I am putting off the hardest part , oh well still making progress. DH has gone harvesting as it has warmed up , he has spen5 the weekend moving sheep for crunching next week . DS has gone this arvo to help too , he will be out there all tomorrow on chaser bin . Nearly finished harvest . Very warm and smoke haze bad here .
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 13, 2020, 07:16:03 am
First day back at work after the holidays ... I much prefer being on holiday  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on January 13, 2020, 09:39:50 am
Marina, brief and to the point.   :)
SD bread class this morning.  Creswick swap lady and her daughter.  The daughter has just returned from England where she has been a Nanny to a family.   Sir something or other, have home in London and another in Cornwall. I’m sure CC would know them. !!
Bee keeper came to check out our bees.  Said the had had a very productive year.  Glad about that as 25% of bees have been killed in the fires. 
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Post by: achookwoman on January 13, 2020, 09:48:51 am
Quote from: achookwoman on January 13, 2020, 09:39:50 am
Marina, brief and to the point.   :)
SD bread class this morning.  Creswick swap lady and her daughter.  The daughter has just returned from England where she has been a Nanny to a family.   Sir something or other, have home in London and another in Cornwall. I’m sure CC would know them. !!
Bee keeper came to check out our bees.  Said the had had a very productive year.  Glad about that as 25% of bees have been killed in the fires.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 14, 2020, 02:37:50 am
I did a pile of ironing. I think there was something like 13 pairs of trousers/shorts. DH wears shorts in the summer that have to be ironed, and I wear 3/4 pants that need to be ironed. Also DD wears cooler trousers that need to be ironed. Sorry Gert.. they really do need ironing.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2020, 02:59:06 am
Gosh I wouldn’t get that much ironing in 3 months or so cookie, I have a lovely steam iron now though so ironing is not such a chore.  I do allow the basket to pretty well fill up before doing any ironing though.  I agree that some things just have to be ironed but try and buy things that don’t.
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Post by: K Atie on January 14, 2020, 10:15:33 am
Spent two hours in the middle of the day moving DH paddocks . Many trips two field bins through gates . Fire truck, ute , header and chaser bin . I only moved the field bins and DH to each vehicle. We were very hungry by 2.30 . Did another move this evening and dinner drop off . Back tonight at about 10 pm to get DS who is on the chaser bin . Nearly done .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 16, 2020, 05:16:29 am
Went to the doctor this morning to get the results of my blood tests. My cholesterol is up a bit and he is talking about medication for it. He also mentioned a calcium test which is like a scan of your heart to see if you have any blockages or near blockages. He said to think about it. I really don't know.
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Post by: judydawn on January 16, 2020, 05:27:02 am
I usually go along with whatever my doctor suggests cookie, why the hesitation?
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Post by: cookie1 on January 17, 2020, 07:54:36 am
There has been a lot of talk about statins Judy. I will discuss it with my handy pharmacist at length and go back and have a chat with my doctor. He is very good.
I went for a hair cut this afternoon and arranged a lunch date with my friends who are still working.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 17, 2020, 11:20:39 am
Making White Peach jam. Tomorrow Peach and Raspberry. Making it in the TMX to the Strawberry Jam formula.
Made 9 mini chicken and mushroom pies in the mini pie machine.
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Post by: K Atie on January 17, 2020, 11:45:58 am
Peach jam sounds great . DS and I drove to beach , stopped a time officeworks and Kiki k saw lots of friends when we were sidetracked ! Long day . Today I dropped DS off as he had to help pack swimming bags all day , toilet blocked at Mum’s so Plummer came the place looks like moles have been very active ! Left DM to handle the plumber, as I had to pick up DD from Melbourne uni . Return drive gosh it was long day . DD is rather tiered , lucky she will hopefully get a big sleep in ,but DS has to be helping for a big swim event at 7 am till 4 pm ..all good I hope . Forgot to say we finished Harvest DH decided to do a huge day night till nearly two in the morning then out at 8 to finish off with DS . Now I tell him he is crazy but maybe a lot of rest ( thus we have abandoned one very tired person to get some rest ). Ok so we sound like a mad crazy family .
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Post by: JulieO on January 17, 2020, 10:41:00 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on January 17, 2020, 11:20:39 am
Making White Peach jam. Tomorrow Peach and Raspberry. Making it in the TMX to the Strawberry Jam formula.
Made 9 mini chicken and mushroom pies in the mini pie machine.

Chookie, have you tried Tenina's cherry jam?  I made some the other day, just half a batch to use in her Cherry Streusel Scones that I'll make in the coming days.  The jam is lovely and with the added bonus of not having to pip the cherries first.  I've now bought some more cherries to make more.  That will be me for jam making this year.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 18, 2020, 03:06:29 am
White Peach jam sounds amazing. Tenina's Cherry jam is very nice JulieO. I've made it a couple of times. I haven't made the scones though.
DD is working today and DH has gone over to check on his Mum's house. I have been fooling around, not doing much, but did little bits of tidy this and that which have been needing doing. I will probably do the floors while they are all out.
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Post by: K Atie on January 20, 2020, 12:17:22 pm
Brought school shoes this morning, then we packed and headed home . Filled the car with food . Home to the cold weather till tomorrow. DH out getting sheep in for crutching .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 20, 2020, 08:39:26 pm
I went and had a walk with a friend in Beaconsfield today. It was good to get out of the van for a few hours.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 20, 2020, 10:47:28 pm
First day back at the gym today ... I was sort of dreading it as I hadn't been since 24/12 but I am pleased I got started back again and am feeling pretty good.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 21, 2020, 01:09:33 am
CC, nice to get outside.
 Marina,  very brave.  Glad it was ok.
Had breakfast in Pastore.  Outstanding. Waitress from Perth recommended toasted Banana Bread dipped in Chocolate. No thank you.
Did a circuit of shopping center.  All getting ready for Chinese New Year.  Year of the rat.
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Post by: K Atie on January 24, 2020, 12:35:29 pm
Watched the Tennis all day , not much else got done . Did DH job picked up 50 wool packs and fasteners ! Feed Pepper tonight too . DH DD and DS went to the tennis they got one ticket for Rod Laver Arena each saw a game Batty /Williams / Novacoichif ,speiiing wrong , .saw DS on Tv at the end .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 24, 2020, 08:54:43 pm
DS and I went grocery shopping. I picked brussel sprouts and coriander out of his garden.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 25, 2020, 01:22:56 am
Glad you got a break K Atie and that the rest got good seats at RLA.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2020, 07:53:17 am
I’m not into tennis but I think I would enjoy the Australian Open.
DD and I went shopping this morning. She bought herself a new iPad with a keyboard in the cover. She is doing a semester at Uni this year and decided she would buy it. Although she has a few degrees this is the first time she has been back to Uni since her Masters. She usually does them online. I don’t know where she gets the desire to study- DH and I only did a bit after our initial degrees.
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Post by: judydawn on January 25, 2020, 08:42:02 am
I’m also watching a lot of tennis lately, haven’t done so for years but I’m really enjoying the matches.   Glad to hear you could also sit back and enjoy a bit of ‘me time’ too K Atie whilst your family were lucky enough to see some live tennis.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 26, 2020, 06:10:02 am
We are looking at perhaps selling the Holden EK which is still under restoration. We are having dramas fitting all the cars in and DH still having room to work. We had a couple round this morning looking at it. Now DH and DD are out driving in the Mustang. I just had a text from them saying they have stopped off at McDonalds for an icecream as it is quite warm today. 36+
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Post by: judydawn on January 26, 2020, 06:27:06 am
I guess something had to go cookie or you’d be looking for a new house with more garage space.
I’m on the train home from the city after my first mystery tour with the bus company I joined recently. We ended up at the Tanunda oval for a nice BBQ lunch cooked by the staff for our two bus loads. Stopped at the Whispering Wall for morning tea and a chocolate place as well. Beautiful day sitting under the shade of the trees and a nice breeze as well. My first BBQ in years.

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Post by: cookie1 on January 26, 2020, 06:38:30 am
That sounds lovely Judy. I like Tanunda.
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Post by: JulieO on January 26, 2020, 09:41:27 am
Sounds like a very pleasant day Judy and lovely weather too.  :D

Hopefully you can find a solution Cookie, I guess if he hated selling it maybe he could rent one of those lock up garages to keep one in to give you more room while he works on it?   :D
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Post by: cookie1 on January 27, 2020, 09:06:52 am
I won't mention that JulieO!!!!!!!!
The people that came round yesterday rang this morning and after a lot of thought they have decided to take the car. Now all I have to do is stop DD or DH buying anymore!
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Post by: K Atie on January 27, 2020, 09:39:13 am
Oh another busy weekend quick trip to beach , involved Collecting DD DS from DH on the road home so we could go to beach . Hit the beach in arvo late dinner . dad did lifesaving patrol , now we were ment to catch the ferry and go home at 7 pm ! I had a day of feeling really off so slept all day . Up early this am to catch the ferry raced home for teens to pack for boarding . Back to boarding school early ... now the year really begins .
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Post by: mab19 on January 28, 2020, 12:47:09 am
Katie, it makes me tired just reading what you manage to fit into your day.  I hope you are feeling better today.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 28, 2020, 03:58:54 am
The life of a busy farmer's wife and Mum. Well done KAtie. I hope you are feeling better.
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Post by: judydawn on January 28, 2020, 06:57:02 am
This is my second bus outing this week, a most enjoyable and interesting tour of The Cedars, home and garden of the Heysen family, well worth doing. We followed it up with a buffet lunch at the Old Hahndorf Mill.
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Post by: JulieO on January 28, 2020, 09:49:00 am
Quote from: cookie1 on January 27, 2020, 09:06:52 am
I won't mention that JulieO!!!!!!!!
;D

Judy my DH went on a tour of Cedars quite a few years ago, he really enjoyed it. It sounds like your bus trips are a success.  :D
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Post by: K Atie on January 28, 2020, 10:44:12 am
Judy what fun you are having .
Thank you Cookie and mab19 , feeling better .
Today was full on again , with added challenge for boarding school with the C Virus . Oh and DS forgot to put his school books and all his bedding in the car !! Shearing started so DH is flat out .
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 28, 2020, 10:34:29 pm
Those bus trips sound great, Judy. 

K Atie, it seems that it "never rains but it pours" for you!  You seem to always overcome all the odds, though - and somehow manage to sound positive about it all.
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Post by: judydawn on January 29, 2020, 04:16:58 am
It’s nice to sit back and be taken somewhere that you haven’t organised yourself, I think that’s why I enjoy these bus trips ladies. 

Keep doing what you do K Atie, you do it all so well.  One day you might get a rest like me.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 29, 2020, 07:48:41 am
The trip sounds wonderful Judy. I like Heysen's work. I'm not a great art lover but I like his and also Pro Hart's work.

I went to the Podiatrist this morning, then called at my chemist for my new medication and eventually got to do the shopping.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 29, 2020, 07:55:56 pm
Your trip sounded wonderful Judy.

I walked Chance this morning and afternoon. Late this evening I went to a supermarket to collect a parcel from their “Click and Collect” point.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 30, 2020, 03:15:54 am
Ironing this morning in the lovely cool weather.
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Post by: K Atie on January 30, 2020, 03:46:25 am
Well shearing this week and DH asked me to cook cakes and make a salad ! Mm well I got up and made apple muffins topped with cinnamon sugar , Bimby chocolate cake dusted with icing sugar , chopped carrots up in TMX for salad rolls and boiled 9 eggs . Then took it all to shearer’s kitchen and layed it out with ham and salad . Home for a couple of zzzz as we watched the tennis till late last night . Back to do smoko , even have a cooler in shearer’s kitchen now so it’s really nice in there .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 30, 2020, 12:33:11 pm
How many shearer’s are in the team KAtie? Do they stay or go home each night?
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Post by: cookie1 on January 31, 2020, 03:57:07 am
I've been good and catching up on some housework this morning while it is so cool.
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Post by: judydawn on January 31, 2020, 07:40:58 am
My last mystery tour outing this week was a mystery right up until the end.  It was a hot, humid day with an expected storm so I really wanted to head down south to Victor Harbour or around there and definitely not up into the hills to Hahndorf where I seem to have been so many times of late.  We seemed to be heading for the hills, stopped at Mt Lofty Botanical Gardens for a coffee then went on to Hahndorf.  We stopped at Beerenberg but figured we would be going back into the town afterwards.  No, we continued on and ended up at Goolwa, close to Victor Harbour so were very pleased about that.  The driver did his best to keep the final location a secret, he did it well.  2 hours free time in Goolwa to go off on our own and have lunch somewhere.  It was very humid so we didn’t look in too many shops but found a nice cafe where a friend and I were happy to sit and enjoy a leisurely meal. I ordered a keto meal from the daily specials board which was perfect plus a nice glass of bubbly.  On the way home we stopped in Mt Compass at a pantry supply shop where I bought a punnet of blackberries, something not easy to find in my local supermarket.  A lovely day in spite of the humidity, the rain held off but is on its way I believe.  No more tours now until next Tuesday.
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Post by: K Atie on January 31, 2020, 09:25:29 am
Love hearing about your mystery tours Judy .
Cookie DH decided that he would get a team from up north . They are machines . Four shearer’s 3 rouseabouts , about 10 plus DH !
We all had 3 boxes of 8 lemonade icy poles today !! Litres of water .
They stopped at 3 today as they needed to travel home for the weekend. But they are staying during the week so we have one guy who looks after them and cooks at night . DMIL has been cooking roasts and veg etc . DH has lots of jobs at the moment, even hooked up a washing machine for one of the girl rousies !
Back next week . My Bimby chocolate cake was put in the freezer for then .
Boiling hot even tonight .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 31, 2020, 08:20:15 pm
Compared to Judy’s and KAtie busy day mine was boring just grocery shopping.😂😂
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Post by: mab19 on January 31, 2020, 11:45:22 pm
Judy your mystery tours sound lovely,

Just the laundry this morning, far too hot to do anything other than the basics.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 01, 2020, 08:29:42 am
Your tour sounds such fun Judy. Goolwa is a fascinating spot.  DH and I spent some time there last time we came over.  Your blackberries sound delicious.

DD and I went for coffee this morning. Not many people out shopping.  Would you believe we saw 3 people with masks on! We don’t even have any confirmed cases of corona virus here as yet. 
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Post by: JulieO on February 01, 2020, 08:52:45 am
Nice area Judy.  When we were there some years ago, I remember quite a few second hand shops that were interesting to look through.  Glad you are enjoying your tours.

Had a lovely relaxing day today.  We've had  52.6mm of rain in the last 24 hours with drizzle on and off during today. After going out to have a look around for various things we decided to have lunch out.  Was okay, brought half home.  Was nice to have a day off cooking though.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 02, 2020, 07:59:50 am
DD worked today and DH delivered doors, bumpers and goodness knows what to the people we sold the car to. I spent ages reading the paper, checking the iPad and generally fooling around. This afternoon I have been cooking, with the air con on.
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Post by: K Atie on February 02, 2020, 09:19:41 am
Quiet teenagers this am , DH even slept in then checked sheep . Arvo drive back to bardo shopping for shearer’s !! A quiet house so Pimms and prawns for dinner , now  watching men’s tennis finals !
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Post by: cookie1 on February 04, 2020, 06:21:57 am
We had a coffee run this morning. We had some Model A's, 2 Mustangs and a convertible of some sort. It was fun. We have a Model A one on Thursday.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200204/397609abada2c28008ba6ac9e784c212.jpg)

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The burgundy Mustang belongs to a Model A owner.  DD’s is a 1966 model and his is about 2018\19 model.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 04, 2020, 08:14:48 am
 Loved catching up on all the news. Thanks to all. Cookie , I can understand your DD wanting to study.  Even at my age I still get a twitch to take a course. I think what I really should do is go to the local Primary School once a week and listen to the littlies read.
KAtie, I would have loved to cook for the Shearers.  My sister married a farmer and refused to cook for the shearers.  I couldn’t believe it.
Judy, you are having a lot of fun on your bus tours, go for it.
Cookie, no more cars.  I knew a man who had a passion for Persian carpets. He lived in a flat and had to stack them on top of each other. Don’t let this happen. ;D
CC, you are so lucky to get fresh veggies from your DS. 
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Post by: judydawn on February 04, 2020, 09:00:37 am
It’s lovely to have you back posting, the shearer’s would have loved you cooking for them.
Cookie, DD’s Mustang looks every bit as good as the maroon one.
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Post by: K Atie on February 04, 2020, 10:05:39 am
Chookie I am lucky with MIL helping with the cooking as I was trying to organise DD and DS for the start of the school last week was intense . Team effort.
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Post by: JulieO on February 04, 2020, 10:49:10 pm
Judy did you go on another of your tours yesterday?, I've been enjoying reading about them.  :D
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Post by: achookwoman on February 04, 2020, 11:55:05 pm
I have spent a very frustrating morning trying to post on my Blog.  Other are having the same problems.  My Blog is accessible but I can’t post new recipes.  Might have to make an auxiliary blog. Have posted 2 recipes under Soup and Jam.
We are waiting for the service man to look at our range hood.  Don’t think it is sucking hard enough.
I am not cooking any biscuits as I don’t want to pass any germs on.
When my cold passes I will be drying some SD starter.  If anyone wants some, let me know and I will post it. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 05, 2020, 03:44:11 am
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Judy did you go on another of your tours yesterday?, I've been enjoying reading about them.  :D
So have I been enjoying them - oh gosh, that doesn't make much sense does it, sorry.
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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2020, 04:40:03 am
I understood your comment Marina. I  have another outing later this afternoon Julie - the night market at Plant4 Bowden.  By then it will be time to relax, I’ve been busy washing bedding, shopping for more cushions etc and clearing bits and pieces from the lounge room for the painter to start on that room in the morning.  I like to be one step ahead of him.  It looks like I might have to dress the 2 bedrooms he painted today after I return home around 9 pm, it will be hard for me to leave it until the morning unless I’m too tired tonight.
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Post by: JulieO on February 05, 2020, 10:35:26 pm
I think I may have been to that place Judy when visiting my son a few years back.  It hadn't being going for long at that stage but I really enjoyed walking around looking at everything.  The green juice I had on that hot morning was so nice and refreshing too.  I hope you enjoyed it. 
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Post by: cookie1 on February 06, 2020, 08:23:52 am
We had our second coffee run of the week this morning. This was a Model A run to the Whistler's Chocolate factory in Upper Swan. We took the old ute and it took us just over an hour to get there, 25 mph all the way. Flat out too.
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Our Ute is the first one.
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Post by: judydawn on February 06, 2020, 12:57:26 pm
It really is for the younger ones Julie but we oldies have now been there and know what it’s all about.  We were supposed to be there for 3 hours but within 40 minutes we had seen everything, found what we wanted to buy for our tea and eaten it. From then on it was just a social evening but the bus driver decided we would leave 3/4 of an hour earlier than we expected.  A nice place for those who live in units nearby to catch up with friends for a drink and a meal. 

Gee that’s slow cookie, does the group hold up traffic by travelling so slowly.  Did you buy some choccies?
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 06, 2020, 08:18:54 pm
I grinned at your comment about speed, Cookie, but I sometimes feel that we are all moving way too fast and slower is better.
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Post by: K Atie on February 07, 2020, 11:55:30 am
Well this week has been busy with keeping the shearer’s happy and feed . Some days I go and I’m still there at lunch time . Bonus i’ve taken to having lunch there too , today steak on the BBQue! Well a few left over so I had a steak roll .. no more bread for awhile or I will be a size of a house . Been to school welcome drinks tonight , home . Cricket tomorrow .
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Post by: JulieO on February 07, 2020, 10:32:41 pm
Quote from: judydawn on February 06, 2020, 12:57:26 pm
It really is for the younger ones Julie but we oldies have now been there and know what it’s all about.  We were supposed to be there for 3 hours but within 40 minutes we had seen everything, found what we wanted to buy for our tea and eaten it. From then on it was just a social evening but the bus driver decided we would leave 3/4 of an hour earlier than we expected.  A nice place for those who live in units nearby to catch up with friends for a drink and a meal. 

Gee that’s slow cookie, does the group hold up traffic by travelling so slowly.  Did you buy some choccies?

My son was living in one of those new apartment buildings at the time Judy and did frequent the place. Great like you say for people living nearby.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 09, 2020, 07:24:07 am
We don’t travel together for coffee runs Judy. We usually just meet there. On our monthly runs who ever organises it tries to keep us off main roads and we are expected to leave lots of space between cars.
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Post by: judydawn on February 09, 2020, 11:25:14 am
That sounds wise to me cookie, thanks for answering my question.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 10, 2020, 06:10:11 am
Housework! I did the ironing yesterday as it was cool so I thought I had better do some.
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Post by: K Atie on February 13, 2020, 11:49:18 am
Busy week again ! Shearing , moving lambs across the road ( we all know this can lead to many laughs ) but one vehicle passenger was quite angry ! Lambs went ages up the road DH rescued the situation and me being the stop lady to funny . DD and I headed to the Dentist again , night splint that she wears has holes in it ( called grinding her teeth to much ) . Now this had me in a spin of stress for many reasons. But first priority was DD , well we had to get a new one fitted and a muscle relaxer injection for her jaw ! What to do for the rest of the day .. formal dress looking shopping!! Tomorrow DD will do her school work while DM and I go to DM sewing group! Then have splint fitted , pick up a friend who is boarding in Melbourne and take her home near us . Just lucky DH is home so he watched DS play cricket tonight and will pick up and take him to fire brigade tomorrow arvo ! Really that is a whole week. I have this fear that all DD teachers will be having a strong word with me for her not being there for two days but it had to be done .
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Post by: achookwoman on February 14, 2020, 12:37:03 am
K Atie, try not to stress too much.  Kids are tough, they survive. You must ask for help if it all seems too much.
Yesterday we bought a new cover for the ironing board.  No matter what we did it wouldn’t fit.  Returning it today and trying another from Spotlight. Mustn’t prevent Ral from ironing.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on February 14, 2020, 02:37:31 am
I had a good laugh at that Chookie. DH sometimes irons if he hasn't anything to do and it is cool. We have a large ironing board so I usually take the measurements with me.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 14, 2020, 07:39:15 pm
Looked after the ground workers this morning, suppling them with tea and coffee. DH had an appointment this morning. Grocery shopping this afternoon for me.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2020, 05:19:33 am
DD and I had coffee this morning. The shopping Centre was very empty. We didn't see anyone with masks on today.
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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2020, 07:54:42 am
I’ve been on another mystery bus trip today with a friend, morning tea at Port Wakefield then ended up in Moonta on Yorke Peninsula for lunch. A much cooler day so good for travelling. 
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Post by: achookwoman on February 16, 2020, 01:09:31 am
Tidied a couple of cupboards. 
Another read through of WW pie book.  Think I will make Classic Custard Tarts for GC lunch boxes. Only negative so far, no calorie count.
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Post by: K Atie on February 16, 2020, 11:12:45 am
We had a large lightning storm on Friday arvo ,power out .then late that night  Power pole transformer box exploded DH saw a ball of fire 🔥 we heard a bang too , they tried to turn power on and this happed , only us were affected.No power no internet darling kids decided better to stay in at boardo after I took DS to cricket, so homework can be done . DH got out the generator trailer on Saturday morning . I came home to work washing going dishwasher on too . Fridge hooked up as well . Amazingly power men came at 7.30 pm they worked till 9 restored power . So lucky I was ready for many days without power.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 16, 2020, 07:48:33 pm
KAtie, not nice when power goes out. Lucky you have a generator. 
CC, hope you are ok.  Report in our news that Dennis is about to hit.
Cleaned out Chook shed. Hosed everything down, put fresh straw in inside roosting shed. Litter put on garden.
Some cooking .
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 16, 2020, 09:17:17 pm
CC, hope you haven't been affected by floods from Dennis, it looks horrendous.  One way or another, it cannot be good for your building site so I hope it hasn't had a negative effect on progress.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 17, 2020, 07:49:03 am
Washing and some housework.
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Post by: judydawn on February 17, 2020, 10:39:21 am
I spent 5 hours at the hospital, Mum had to have her pacemaker battery replaced, it now has another 10 years of life in it.  A traumatic exercise for both of us but it was successful and I’m sure she will sleep well tonight, I came home exhausted!
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Post by: cookie1 on February 17, 2020, 11:37:50 am
Did she need an anaesthetic Judy?
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Post by: judydawn on February 17, 2020, 11:58:56 am
I think they just gave her something to calm her down cookie, she becomes so traumatized with any procedures these days.  After taking her for an x-ray and a scan recently I knew how bad she would be for this one.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 17, 2020, 07:39:40 pm
Sorry to hear you had a stressful day with your Mum Judy.

On Saturday we went to our Kitchen Supplier to finalize our kitchen plan and to place the order. I changed a couple of things but not the design. The manager said it will take approximately I week for the dry fit of the cabinets. Another week for the worktops to be completed.
Today I visited our local carpet shop to booked an appointment for the carpets and wood flooring to be installed. The 1st of June has been penciled in their diary .
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Post by: achookwoman on February 17, 2020, 09:33:18 pm
CC, that is very exciting.  You probably now feel like you are getting somewhere.
Judy, I really feel for both you and your Mum. It is all so exhausting and stressful.
We also had an exhausting day.  RAL still has nasty cold, picked up on ship. Mine is gradually going. He had chest X-ray and blood test yesterday. More pills.
Lots of notices up at Dr Clinic about nasty virus.
6 monthly eye test for me today. 
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Post by: K Atie on February 18, 2020, 12:49:30 am
Chookie hope you and Ral recover soon .
Well I have crashed , spent all yesterday asleep in bed , no digital devices well maybe a few minutes only , no food . Slept all last night a bit restless and slept in this morning. I tried to get up but was sick , no yoga for me today, still no food . My head hurts eye just keeps watering and I feel like I am going to be ill . DH said just rest again , he may not be so happy when there is no dinner again . The pace I have been keeping has caught up I hope that is all it is as all I would like to do is read my book , but just no energy to do that .
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Post by: JulieO on February 18, 2020, 03:54:03 am
Feel better soon Katie.

Judy, hope your mum is feeling better on your next visit.

Cornish, something to look forward to now, it will all be worth it.

Chookie, hope you and DH pick up soon.

I haven't had anything of note to post about, just been busy around home.  DH has been off for the last week, doesn't go back until next Monday so has been doing heaps of jobs, mainly outside that needed doing. He also cut up our old water tank which needed 2 trips to the dump to dispose of. A new one arrived today so he's been fitting that, just need some nice rain now. 

I've ordered a new fridge.  All fridge, no freezer attached.  I needed it to open to the left so one had to be ordered which will take a couple of weeks.

Still using up freezer stock and will be glad when I can get back to cooking normally again.  Once it has been emptied, I'll go back to clearing it out every 3 months like I used to.  That used to work really well  :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 18, 2020, 04:48:47 am
Mum is very docile today, dozing mostly for the 2 hours I’ve been here so far. 
Denise, so happy to hear you are booking in the fixtures for your new build.
Good to hear that one of you is improving Chookie and that Ral begins to improve asap too.
Katie, don’t worry about food - rest up and get better. Most men can toast bread and cook eggs.
A fridge that is all fridge sounds great Julie, do you have a chest freezer or one with shelves/drawers?  It’s so easy to fill it then wish we hadn’t so that we can make some different recipes. I’m always in that boat but I’m working on mine by taking out 2 meals a day at the moment.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 18, 2020, 07:26:46 am
KAtie, that is not good.  You must rest. Hope you haven’t got this horrible bug that we have had.
Good report from Eye Specialist.  That’s a relief.
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Post by: K Atie on February 18, 2020, 08:35:25 am
No head cold Chookie , lucky me .
Denise that sounds exciting.
Judy hope your mum recovers quickly .
DH is cooking fish , he thinks I am going to eat it .. so funny as I asked what he was going to have with it , just something out of the fridge ! I had hoped he would make rice for me but he still refuses to use TMX Never mind .
Very windy here today , showers yet still humid .
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Post by: JulieO on February 18, 2020, 08:40:21 am
Judy, I have 2 upright freezers as well as the one attached to my current fridge which I will keep when the new one arrives. The smaller of the freezers is used mainly for putting DH's meals in for work and odds and sods.  The bigger one is for everything else, I just need to be more organised with it.  Looking forward to getting back to cooking again, but I'm also enjoying the break.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 18, 2020, 01:19:28 pm
I hope everyone is feeling a little better.  KAtie I’m not surprised you need the rest.
Chookie and Ral I hope your ship board cold is improving.

Judy your poor Mum,  MIL gets very het up about anything out of the norm. You will both be glad it’s over and done with.
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Post by: K Atie on February 19, 2020, 07:02:27 am
More rest today . DH passed on the kids cubby house to a workers sisters kids ... ended up we know then well. So removal was using a front end loader onto our tandem trailer . A little sad to see it go but pleased that little ones will have so much fun in it . It even has a veranda ! I managed to cook some Skinnymixers lunch box quiches and eat one . Back resting. Finerly DH is off to GP to see what is wrong with his foot tomorrow . A few hydra lite icy poles seem to be helping me too.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 19, 2020, 08:09:59 am
K Atie glad you seem to be on the mend.  We are also slowly improving. I was able to do quite a lot of cooking.  The scones in the mini pie maker were a great success.
Rals blood test showed his platelets are normal.  We can’t believe it.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 19, 2020, 08:33:20 am
FANTASTIC NEWS for you both Chookie. I'm so pleased for you. Good platelets.

Our Costco opens here next month, so this morning DD and I went over and bought our membership. It's near the airport so it doesn't take us long to get there.
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Post by: judydawn on February 19, 2020, 09:50:04 am
That would be a household card wouldn’t it cookie, not both having to pay the membership fee?  Good to hear it isn’t far from you, mine is about a 30 minute drive away which is OK.

Nice to hear all those feeling unwell are slowly improving.  Good news re Ral’s platelets too.

The children will love the cubby house K Atie, a lovely thing to pass on for their enjoyment now that you no longer need it.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 19, 2020, 07:25:04 pm
Cookie, you will really enjoy Costco.  I have only been once, as a guest of DIL.   DS works near Melbourne store and often pops in on way home. He gets me a large packet of Panko crumbs.
Must fill biscuit bin today.
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Post by: K Atie on February 19, 2020, 08:50:36 pm
Costco is on my one day list , I have no storage room for large things so I have refrained yet so tempted. Think my plan today will be push through and go for a walk as still feel unwell . DH is in Melbourne seeing about his foot . Had no energy to go I do feel bad but he will be ok , just the driving will not help his foot .
Chookie jumping for joy for Rals results fantastic news .
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 19, 2020, 09:02:14 pm
Ral's results are wonderful, you must both be over the moon!

We're due to go onto the NBN today, so I am at work early awaiting the havoc that I am sure will ensue - I have already booked my IT tech to come in tomorrow morning to sort it all out and our security people came in yesterday to convert us to their new system.  Hopefully all will go relatively smoothly.
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Post by: mab19 on February 19, 2020, 10:27:30 pm
Chookie, good news about Ral's platelets. 

Spent yesterday afternoon cleaning out my saucepan and baking cupboards and washing the shelves.  Not quite done yet will finish them off today.
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Post by: JulieO on February 19, 2020, 10:53:01 pm
Great news regarding DH's platelets Chookie, must be a weight off your mind.  :D

Cuilidih, hopefully the change over won't be as bad as you are expecting, hope so.  :D

Very cold walk this morning even wearing a heavier hoodie.  Not many people about either, was quite windy.  :)

Would love to have a walk around Costco.  The closest we will get here is Aldi who are supposedly building here soon.  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on February 20, 2020, 01:49:42 am
Marina, with all that support it should go well.  We had no trouble as DS took control. Our only complaint is that when they are working on the network, we can be without it for a few hours.  This happens about 4 times a year.
About to bottle 5 k of apples.  Had to buy them this year as we didn’t get any from our trees.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 20, 2020, 02:40:15 am
I've never been to a Costco, probably as well as I feel I might just be too tempted by many things!

JulieO, it is much cooler here as well today, this must be the weirdest summer I have ever lived through, going from one extreme to another.

That's a lot of bottling, Chookie.  When our neighbour gave us loads of apples last year, I just stewed them lightly then froze them, so long as you don't need or want them to look 'pretty' they are fine (they worked well in RTE's apple muffins)
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Post by: judydawn on February 20, 2020, 03:43:13 am
Julie you could spend half a day at least in Costco checking out what they sell - the diamonds are magnificent but not something I could just pop into my trolley!
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Post by: achookwoman on February 20, 2020, 05:14:41 am
11 large jars of apples bottled.  Cores and skins now cooking with 1/2 bucket of plums.  Will make jelly after putting through jelly bag.
Made double lot of Tahini biscuits.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 20, 2020, 05:17:04 am
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Post by: cookie1 on February 20, 2020, 08:36:41 am
They look nice Chookie.
DH and I both have Costco cards Judy. DD said she wasn't paying up as I could buy her what she needs.  ;D ;D ;D ;D I told her I would as long as she pays me for it.
I'm looking forward to it opening. I must make certain of my prices before I go over there shopping. It takes between 20 and 30 minutes to get there, depending on the traffic.
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Post by: judydawn on February 20, 2020, 01:36:46 pm
Make sure you buy a roasted chicken cookie, they are the best and reheat without drying out as they are not overcooked in the first instance.  It will be a madhouse when it first opens.

Late this afternoon a friend and I went on an outing with my Wellness Centre, we hopped on their bus at 3.30 then went across town to pick up more passengers from one of their other facilities before heading for the Goodwood Hotel for an early dinner in a private room, lovely. Then we went to Beautiful, the Carol King story which was a wonderful show. It went down really well with the huge crowd.  Best night I’ve had in ages, great music and lots of laughs from the show and with the ladies - home at 11.20 pm so another long outing.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 20, 2020, 07:24:30 pm
Great news about Ral’s Platelet levels Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 20, 2020, 10:11:23 pm
Thanks, for all the good wishes for Rals Platelets.  He has another test on Monday and Specialist on Wednesday.  Will know more then about the Platelets.
Making Apple and Plum jelly today.  Will probably take all day. At least it’s not hot.  It usually is when I make jam.
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Post by: JulieO on February 20, 2020, 10:41:54 pm
Quote from: judydawn on February 20, 2020, 03:43:13 am
Julie you could spend half a day at least in Costco checking out what they sell - the diamonds are magnificent but not something I could just pop into my trolley!

Diamonds!!  I never would have imagined them selling things like that!  Must be great to look around, then again, probably a good idea there isn't one close by.  :-))

Chookie, I like the sound of those biscuits, I will make some soon as I haven't made any bikkies for a little while. DH goes back to work on Monday so will be nice for him to take.
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Post by: mab19 on February 21, 2020, 03:54:53 am
I have been having more trouble with my home phone & internet so I rang my service provider, spent 45 mins on the phone with him and hopefully we now have it sorted out.

A doctor's appointment this morning and then supermarket shopping.  Enjoying a cuppa now.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 21, 2020, 08:55:00 am
I started the morning by bashing our clock radio in ;the bedroom. The alarm wouldn't stop! So its the bin for that. Next was the hairdresser- I just made it as the traffic was heavy. I then went to Telstra as they have put our mobile costs up again, they said come back in 15 minutes, which I did. then they were running 15 minutes late.
Next stop was the chemist, they were fine, except I managed to dislodge a shelf of lollies as I was paying. I commented that I should go home, a lovely young man , who was helping pick the lollies up  commented that it was probably a good idea! then he was embarrassed at what he had said. Poor guy. I thought it was hilarious. I nearly backed into a truck as well. I felt safer when I got home! Just a disaster day.
Lovely new day tomorrow.
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Post by: judydawn on February 21, 2020, 12:23:42 pm
Good to hear you made it home safely cookie, you definitely shouldn’t have gotten out of bed today!
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Post by: achookwoman on February 21, 2020, 07:20:00 pm
Wow Cookie.  Glad you made it home ok.
The Creswick Swap today.  We haven’t been for a while.  Taking Jam, biscuits and SD crumpets.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 22, 2020, 10:34:28 am
A better day today. I didn’t knock anything over or anyone.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 22, 2020, 07:54:15 pm
Well done Cookie!
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Post by: JulieO on February 22, 2020, 09:09:51 pm
Oh dear Cookie, what a day!   :-*
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Post by: K Atie on February 22, 2020, 10:26:23 pm
Well Cookie that was one eventful day hope it was all good from then on .
Watched DS play cricket had lunch and collected DD DS , drove us all home to rest DH foot !
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Post by: cookie1 on February 23, 2020, 12:45:04 pm
We had a car run today. It was a breakfast run.  We had 19 Model A’s there and a few modern cars. Being early it wasn’t too hot. We got home in time for lunch.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 24, 2020, 01:07:51 am
Had a blood test early this morning.  Annual thing. Came home and cleaned out the freezer on top of fridge and did 3 loads of washing.
Made an awful loaf of bread yesterday.  Will turn it into crumbs. 
Creswick Swap Community are having a Harvest Festival.  For some very strange reason I love Harvest Festivals. Have done so since a small child.  I’m doing a fruit bottling demo in the microwave as part of the activity program. Feel we should contribute as they are such a nice generous group of people.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 24, 2020, 04:36:07 am
This morning I went to my GP to get a referral for the eye specialist. Then later my brother called over to show us his new car,  VW Tiguan.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 25, 2020, 09:25:55 pm
Just logged on and there were no new posts so decided I had better do something about that.

Nothing happening today, yesterday I went to a hand physiotherapist and now have a splint on one of my fingers .... makes typing challenging, as well as many other things, because of loss of some dexterity in my hand, but if the splint works I can put up with it for 6 weeks.
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Post by: JulieO on February 26, 2020, 03:12:34 am
That would be awkward Cuildih but worth it if it works for you, fingers crossed (pardon the pun)  ;D

Had a nice few hours with DH this morning.  After my chiro appointment we met at the shopping centre to have a look for a few things, we then went to the cafe at the Wetlands.  Was a beautiful morning and the birds on the water were lovely to see.  Home now before he goes to bed as he starts nightshift at 7pm.  :)
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Post by: judydawn on February 26, 2020, 03:38:38 am
Hi everyone, haven’t been posting lately (have been reading posts though) as I’ve been spending up to 7 hours a day with Mum.  Things are difficult at the moment with her refusing food, drink and meds so with me being here I am able to get more into her than staff.  It’s all hard work when she is so agitated (for both of us) but I’m succeeding with her medication and drinks.  Eating is a different matter but I can usually get some soup into her.  I’ve given up trying to get her to put her teeth in! 

6 weeks is a long time to wear that splint Marina but you’ll manage with that very positive attitude you have.

The meet up with your DH sounded so romantic Julie, that was a lovely feel good posting.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 26, 2020, 06:04:57 am
Dr appointment for RAL with Specialist.  Platelets still up.  Dr said they will fluctuate.  But very pleased and next appointment 3 months.  This time last year he was very ill and they were looking for cancer. 
I have just spent a couple of hours in the veggie garden. Had the Chooks for company.  Lots of Chinese veggies have self seeded in the path.  I carefully dug them out and planted them in the raised beds. Still picking cherry toms and Zuchinni.  Also some small potatoes and horseradish. 

Marina, that will be very awkward for you.  Hope it is not painful.

Judy, I feel for both you and your Mum. Our nice neighbours Mum has just been placed in care.  She is “off her head” half the time and it is very distressing for all the family. She is 98.

Cookie, hope the visit to the Eye Specialist goes ok.

Julie, you cope so well with your DH working shifts.  Well done.

I had a fasting blood test.  GP read the riot act.  Said results were pretty much the same as last year . Nothing too bad but I should lose some weight and exercise.  So back on low cab diet and 30 minutes each morning on Tredmill.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2020, 06:40:05 am
I know it’s healthy for you Chookie but I know it will be very hard. Be brave.

Marina, not fun but hopefully you can last the 6 weeks. It will be worth it.

Lovely to spend time with your DH JulieO. I love it when we are away and it’s only the 2 of us. At home he is always busy for himself or helping someone with their cars.

My eye specialist went well.  No Glaucoma as yet. My cataracts are growing, but until they cause trouble he won’t do them.

Judy I feel for you.  It is so hard and frustrating with our Mums. Jeanie has told MIL several times she will last for ages if she doesn’t eat, so don’t try stopping food.  As long as she is drinking and taking her medication. Is there anything special she would like to eat?
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Post by: judydawn on February 26, 2020, 10:51:58 am
I had some success with her mid afternoon today and I think that’s because the Prednisone has kicked in with the gout problem in her hands.  Taking the pain away seemed to clear her mind, she was watching TV and laughing like she used to. There’s been nothing to laugh about for the past 6 days.  She even fed herself a little of her evening meal and I managed to get a few more spoonfuls into her.  She let me spoon feed her all the soup and a little ice-cream/jelly so her intake of food today was the best it’s been for weeks.  She was 70kg when she went into care 4.5 years ago and now she is 59.  I’m still fighting to get the meds into her but I’m succeeding and it should become easier because she is taking them now.  She finally put her teeth back in this afternoon, it’s not a good look without them.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2020, 11:03:12 am
I remember Mum and her teeth Judy. She would ask me to put them in for her but I couldn’t bear to touch them...I don’t know why but yuk.🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺 We used to have to laugh about it otherwise we would have cried.
You are doing well. Congratulations. MIL eats more if we visit and feed her.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 26, 2020, 12:56:36 pm
Good news your Mum was better today Judy. It must be a worry for you each day. Sending hugs 🤗
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 26, 2020, 08:27:36 pm
That's good news about your mum,Judy.  Many years ago I was quite ill and I remember that the severe pain just took all appetite for food away - I would easily go for 24 hours without eating anything ...  at the end of it all, and when the pain had gone, my appetite came back!
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Post by: achookwoman on February 26, 2020, 09:35:03 pm
Judy, you are doing your best but elderly people can be difficult.  That medication is the same they tried on RAL.  It only worked for a shot time.
Cookie, I have Glaucoma.  It is a family issue with us.  Best not to have it.  Mine has been managed with drops for 25 years.  No eye damage.  Also slow growing cataracts.
Looks like the biscuit tin needs filling. So that I am not tempted I will make something that Ral likes and I don’t.  Maybe yo yos.
More veggie gardening today.
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Post by: judydawn on February 26, 2020, 10:07:23 pm
Thanks for you comments of support ladies, it helps a lot xx
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Post by: JulieO on February 26, 2020, 11:17:00 pm
Aww Judy, it makes me feel a bit sad reading your post though it sounds like your mum is picking up a bit now. I hope she continues to improve.

I'm going to have a bit of a lazy day today, it's a bit overcast and quite cool at the moment. The WW pie book has arrived so once I've done a few things I will make a cuppa and have a good look through it.  :D
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Post by: judydawn on February 27, 2020, 02:41:28 am
Thanks Julie, yes she is doing rather well now and even wanted some of my salad for lunch.
I used to love sitting down with a cuppa and reading new recipe books, somehow these days I don’t seem to have as much time to do that.  Not that I buy many new books, the latest was the 4 Ingredient Keto and I’ve only gone through that once. 
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Post by: cookie1 on February 27, 2020, 06:16:23 am
I hope your Mum continues to feel better Judy.
Chookie my Glaucoma is compliments of Mum's side of the family. the pressure is high but causing no damage at the moment. Hence the frequent eye checks. I was told I will know when my cataracts need doing.
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Post by: K Atie on February 27, 2020, 12:13:47 pm
Judy your doing an amazing job with your mum , so glad she has improved.
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Post by: judydawn on February 27, 2020, 12:21:03 pm
Thanks cookie.  K Atie I do my best for my Mum and we’ve just had amazing results so I’m so glad I did put in the effort to turn the situation around.
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Post by: JulieO on February 27, 2020, 01:34:32 pm
That's great news Judy, must be a weight off your mind.

I'm sure things will calm down again soon and you will have some free time just to sit and have a read.  :D
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Post by: achookwoman on February 27, 2020, 09:08:16 pm
Yesterday I planted some seedlings.  It is nice to be able to pick something from the garden each day.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 28, 2020, 04:41:31 pm
In London babysitting GS for the evening. DH and I are both here plus Chance. Couldn’t leave him in the van as it would have been too long a time. Brought a Bolognese sauce with us to have for dinner tonight.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 28, 2020, 10:19:26 pm
Well managed CC. Do Chance and Louis get along?
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Post by: judydawn on February 29, 2020, 05:43:03 am
Much better to have Chance with you than leave him home alone Denise.
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Post by: mab19 on March 01, 2020, 12:49:14 am
CC, I am sure you will enjoy your time with your GS.

Laundry day today and later I will wash the kitchen floor.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 01, 2020, 05:01:49 am
I slept in this morning until 8. It was lovely. DH is usually up at 6 making lots of noise, but today he slept in too.
Not a lot going on here. I may make a couple of muesli slice things to keep in the freezer. 
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Post by: K Atie on March 01, 2020, 07:15:21 pm
Now we’re did that weekend go ? We had an annual market for our local hospital yesterday so a friend and I cooked onion jam late sat night , 13 jars ! We smelt of onions. Spent most of the days selling homemade goods . Windy and warm . DS has a dentist appointment today so he spent the travel time doing lots of homework. And it begins DD has her first English Sac today .
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Post by: achookwoman on March 01, 2020, 08:32:45 pm
At home jobs yesterday.  Lots of washing, bit of cooking, a little gardening. Changed Credit Card details for Apple and Kobo. Paid bills online.  My Roomba needs a new battery. It is very good at vacuuming under bed.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 01, 2020, 10:23:50 pm
Vacuuming under beds can be a nightmare, that alone would tempt me to get a roomba!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 02, 2020, 01:14:58 am
We don’t have a Roomba, I use my trusty Dyson. I don’t think a Roomba would get under our bed, the space is very small.
It’s a public holiday here today. DH has taken the old Model A Ute to a car display and DD is working. So I have some ‘do what I want time.’ It will probably be housework.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 02, 2020, 12:19:51 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on February 28, 2020, 10:19:26 pm
Well managed CC. Do Chance and Louis get along?
Louis is still nervous of Chance even though Chance is a very well behaved dog with everyone.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 03, 2020, 03:17:08 am
The Roomba is speaking to me in  Spanish.  Haven’t a clue what it is saying. Sometimes it gets stuck under the bed.  We also have a Dyson but find the Bosch better.  I broke the stick/handle on the Bosch last week.  Repaired it with Super glue and 2 icy pole sticks and some packaging tape.
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Post by: judydawn on March 03, 2020, 04:15:02 am
You can only imagine what it was saying if it was stuck Chookie LOL.  You’d better learn a bit of Spanish if you want to have a conversation with the Roomba.  Good repair on your stick vacuum.  I have the other brand and not that long ago I wrote to the manufacturer to order a new head as I broke a bit off it and the brushes wouldn’t stay in.  Amazingly they sent it to me for nothing because they said I had not asked for anything done under warranty.  I found a great U-tube lesson on how to clean all the parts myself, you would never think some of them would even come apart for cleaning so it’s quite a surprise to find out how much of a build up there is in there.
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Post by: K Atie on March 03, 2020, 11:00:22 am
Oh it’s been a trying week . I have held off saying anything but now I can, DH saw the orthopaedic surgeon last week . He is now going to have an ankle reconstruction . Oh my 6 weeks in plaster (first two weeks with it up doing nothing )  followed by 6 weeks in a Cam boot . DH has been so stressed in realising no farm work . Hopefully the man who started working for him will be good and stick around, mind you he will need more than one man to do everything on the farm . It’s been a testing time and so much more ahead . How can a man who works from  dawn till way after dusk stop ! It will be ok but he really did not need this . So tomorrow I will be driving DH to the Wimmera field day near Horsham, so he doesn’t inflame his foot too much .He is going to hire a scooter buggy to get around! Hopefully I can get home to book club . Life will change for awhile .
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Post by: judydawn on March 03, 2020, 11:34:08 am
Life will certainly change for you both K Atie.  It’s understandable that DH will not enjoy the next 6 weeks at all but a good side effect will be that he gets to have a long earned rest whether he thinks he needs it or not.  It will be hard not being able to help get all the farm work done but it’s best he does what he is told for those 6 weeks so that life can then return to normal.  If he doesn’t then he could undo all the good that the operation has meant to do and he may need to have more surgery with another 6 weeks off work.  I’ve had a couple of ops where I’ve had to do nothing for 6 weeks and I know it’s hard, you can see things that need to be done and anyone helping you is not doing it right or not doing everything that is needed but you need to look at the bigger picture, none of us want to do another 6 weeks.  Wishing you both all the best of luck and I hope the op is successful. 
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Post by: achookwoman on March 03, 2020, 08:48:54 pm
K Atie, that is bad luck.  At least it is not harvest time or shearing. Sounds like one of those mobile buggies might be a good idea after the first two weeks. It will put a lot of pressure on you.  We will be thinking of you and let off steam here if need be.
We are having a relaxing week with not much on.  Really enjoying it.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 03, 2020, 09:51:37 pm
I 100% agree with Judy and Chookie, K Atie, it will be hard on DH, but sometimes you just have to take the time for yourself and allow the healing to take care of everything without any added stress on the area.  May be a good time to catch up on overdue paperwork (if there is any), that always seems to get left behind everything else around the place when you are busy.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 04, 2020, 06:23:15 am
KAtie your poor DH. He may find the 6 weeks a long time. Hopefully he doesn’t. Take care and teach him to iron and cook.  😀😀😀

Yesterday we had a coffee run for our Vintage car group. 
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Post by: achookwoman on March 05, 2020, 05:42:04 am
Well, this was going to be a relaxing week.  It want with 2 days on the phone and IPad. 
We cancelled a 5 night booking to Melbourne.  I booked a special package back in December.  Non refundable at the Sofitel.  I rang them on the off chance that I might a bit of a refund.  They said with Dr letter they would refund to whole amount.  They did just that.  Complicating factor was change of Credit Card after being Scammed. Letter from Bank and all worked out well. 
However not as easy with Cunard.  While on QE2 I booked for a similar Cruise for next year.  After the nasty bug that we both caught on the ship we decided we would cancel.  We had paid a deposit which was fully refundable.  After a 45 minute wait on the phone they said they couldn’t handle the cancellation/ refund.  I had to do it through our travel agent. The girls at Cruise Garu were wonderful.  Cunard said I hadn’t paid deposit.  Untrue.  Had to go to Bank for printed info to show they had taken the money from my account. Then they insisted paying the deposit into the cancelled Credit Card. If they do this, the money will just sit there.  So there we are, that is where 2 days have gone. 
Sorry about the long post but a couple of pointers.
1. don’t let your card be scammed.
2, don’t ever deal with Cunard direct. Their administration is hopeless.
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Post by: judydawn on March 05, 2020, 08:09:25 am
Good advice Chookie.  I totally agree that problems like this can use up precious hours and days of our lives when we have far better things to do.  Good luck with getting that refund put where you can access it.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 05, 2020, 08:14:15 am
What a blimey nuisance Chookie.  You would think that the would be very experienced with cancellations at the moment. I was chatting to the man over the way this morning. His wife’s best friend has just returned from some time in Bali with a nasty cold.  She rang her doctor and he said stay away and someone will come to her house today to check her.  It seems to be easily caught.
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Post by: judydawn on March 05, 2020, 08:17:58 am
That’s good to hear cookie.  When our normal flu season arrives I hope they have plenty of these people who can make home visits as anyone with flu symptoms will be making that call, wondering if they have the Corona virus.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 05, 2020, 07:21:56 pm
That certainly soils Cunard's reputation, Chookie.

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Post by: JulieO on March 05, 2020, 09:49:36 pm
What an awful ordeal to go through Chookie.  It sounds like they are trying to make things as difficult as possible for you.  Hope you get a good result at the end.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 06, 2020, 06:15:31 am
I hope today has been a better day for you Chookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 06, 2020, 07:51:01 pm
Just a hair cut for me
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 06, 2020, 08:04:20 pm
My goodness KAtie what a challenge for DH ahead. I wish him a speedy recovery.
Chookie what a horrible experience for you had dealing with Cunard.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 07, 2020, 04:34:21 am
Today I have managed to stick my fingers, 3, to the wooden handle of a wooden spoon. With nail polish remover I managed to unstick them.
Good news from CruiseGaru, they are trying to process the refund.
Going to weed a large veggie bed.
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2020, 05:13:49 am
That was clever Chookie, how did you manage to do that??
I’m sure all the cruise lines are processing refunds of cancelled trips at the moment so not surprised there are delays.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 07, 2020, 07:28:18 am
Chookie how did you ever manage to get stuck to a wooden spoon? I'm glad you were able to get free.
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Post by: K Atie on March 07, 2020, 09:59:25 am
Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts . DH and I have been to kids school house sports yesterday , it was DD last one so a few tears of pride when in thier last relay race they all joined hands and finished together , it was fine as B level only . DD s legs hurt today as she was in the 800, 400, 100 and relay . Today it was DS semi finals cricket game ,batting . Tomorrow they are fielding ! Great that DH has been going to these.
Trying to get my head around the fact that it will be 12 weeks of DH not able to drive as well , hopefully next week DH will find out more regarding all this .
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Post by: achookwoman on March 07, 2020, 11:55:54 am
I managed to stick my fingers with super glue. It set so fast that I didn’t realise that it was running down the handle of the wok strainer that I was trying to repair. Stupid. 
KAtie, nice to see the kids co operating and having fun.
Having lunch next Wednesday with friends who have paid up for 2 expensive Cruises later in the year.  I think that they cannot get refund as it is past the date.  I think that given the virus they should at least be able to postpone their trips.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 08, 2020, 02:54:27 am
Today is the Classic Car Show here. I was going with DH as usual, but DD said she would like to go. She doesn’t get the opportunity to do it very often as she can be rostered on to work or on call.  Being on LSL she can plan ahead.
They have taken the old Model A Ute.

I’m glad DD bought her Mustang and didn’t plan to go overseas with this Corona virus around. She is too I think.
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Post by: K Atie on March 08, 2020, 03:27:56 am
Chookie how did you unglue your fingers ? A friend of mine was going to India on a cruise, it has been canceled too.
Day two of cricket semi finals, they won ... off to finals next weekend! DS has also fire brigade regional trials next Sunday which he will have to cancel . Cold morning but sunny warmer this arvo .
DS and DH both saw a person  tell an Aldi customer off for buying a trolley of toilet paper ! Sad , such stupid behaviour.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 08, 2020, 11:28:55 am
KAtie, I used nail polish remover.  Took a bit of skin. I buy super glue in a packet that has lots of little individual squeeze tubes. Very handy.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2020, 12:58:35 pm
We buy it in the small tubes too Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 10, 2020, 02:47:43 am
DD rang last night. She has been away all weekend at a bike riding activity.  She said she had a cold with an awful cough.  I told her to go to the Dr in the morning.  She rang first and the Dr greeted her in the surgery car park all dressed up with anti viral gear.  She was wearing a mask also.  Said it was just a cold and told her to take the week off. Everyone is a bit twitchy. I’m glad as we are very much in the high risk group.
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Post by: judydawn on March 10, 2020, 05:17:55 am
That’s understandable Chookie, better to be safe than sorry.  I hope she becomes well soon, you wouldn’t even want to catch her cold.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 10, 2020, 05:47:49 am
A very sensible DD and Doctor.
WE had another coffee run this morning with the Model A club this time. We took the old ute again. We got stopped at some road works and held up so all the workers could come and have a look at it. Quite flattering really.
There were no hugs at coffee this morning as many of our members are well over 21. One couple have paid $35,000 for a cruise and have 5 days to decide if they are going or not. If they go then it is ok. If they don't they forfeit 50% of their money. They are younger than us, so I think I would be going. Their insurance doesn't cover them for pandemic.
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Post by: K Atie on March 10, 2020, 12:42:12 pm
Good to know that the doctor does car clinics ! Have to say it’s getting overwhelming with all the media hype.
Managed to get my car serviced today . Lots of odd jobs done , but missed yoga again . Tomorrow it’s hair cut time , lucky there was a cancellation. Tomorrow I may get Cryovac meat then it can go into the
freezer if we do not need it . I even brought powdered milk , just in case .. that takes up less storage than long life milk.
The other night kids and I had gone to bed but all awake . Something flew into my room . Now I was an optimist a  bogan moth , no it then went into DS bedroom, screams . I then closed all doors . DD went to the bathroom and screamed. A swallow I would say . Finerly DS and I got it out the back door .
DH is still very hesitant about his ankle op .
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Post by: mab19 on March 11, 2020, 01:23:56 am
Went grocery shopping this morning.  Still no toilet paper or paper towels, I managed to get 3 boxes of tissues just as they were being put on the shelves.  Most shelves are looking empty.  No pasta, or flour and not much tin foods either.  Like K Atie I also bought a packet of powdered milk.
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Post by: K Atie on March 11, 2020, 08:17:48 am
Well yet again life has told me to stop . Totally unwell spent day asleep, massive headache and other things ...not the virus. Cancelled hair appointment , no way could I drive for 50 minuets. Take two tomorrow with hair appointment.
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Post by: judydawn on March 11, 2020, 09:26:58 am
Get well soon K Atie.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 11, 2020, 09:38:35 am
Take care KAtie. Your DH is understandably concerned, it must be hard for him. The bird would have really freaked me out.

I went to the podiatrist this morning and then DD and I went to a lovely Chinese restaurant at the Crown. It was really lovely and the food amazing. Very few there though, about 8 I think and it is a big swish place.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 11, 2020, 10:37:41 am
K Atie, sounds like you are overdoing it again.  Rest up if possible.  Poor DH, I can understand his apprehension. 
Cookie, that is very nice.  People are really interested in interesting old cars.
Friend also were booked for a Cruise , cancelled but were allowed to swap money for another Cruise in the future.
We went out for lunch at friends house.  We bumped elbows instead of hugging. Probably the last outing for a while. DS rang to see we were ok.  DDIL had just returned from Aldi , in Melbourne.  She was concerned at the empty shelves.
We had the Septic tank cleaned out yesterday.  I asked if we could use tissues and he said , no.  Only toilet paper.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 11, 2020, 09:17:15 pm
This isn't much use to most people, but our stationer here in fitzroy has toilet paper all over the place so if you live nearby pop in to Angletons.

Tomorrow we are off to NZ for the weekend.  We have seriously considered all the factors re. the virus and feel that if we are going anywhere NZ is very possibly the safest place to go and we will take masks (for whatever use they are), sanitisers and wipes with us.  It's to my nephew's "elopement" party ... he and his wife eloped to Tahiti at Xmas and, as her parents are over from Scotland they decided to have their wedding / elopement party whilst they were over.
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Post by: judydawn on March 12, 2020, 04:42:56 am
It sounds a great reason to have a party Marina, enjoy your trip.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 12, 2020, 05:30:45 am
Why not Marina?
I did my food shopping this morning. IT WAS AN ABSOLUTE MAD HOUSE. No toilet paper of course. So much stuff missing.  I hadn’t done any extra buying and this week I needed things like tissues, toilet paper, flour and a bit of other stuff. People are still buying like crazy here. I shop at the same place each week and one of the boss ladies in Woolworths whispered to me that they were getting more toilet paper at 12.  DD kindly went down and got her one packet for us.  😃😃😃😃
She said when they open at 8am there is a mad, squealing rush to get toilet paper. 
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Post by: achookwoman on March 12, 2020, 06:58:20 am
Cookie, at first I thought it was funny , but now I think it is frightening.  I can still remember the rationing after the war and the coupons. Mum liked to cook but was only allowed so much flour , butter and sugar.  We were lucky that Dad was a butcher and the next door neighbour would ask Mum for dripping.  She used a lot. I think they ate a lot of fried bread.
I am making a Rye and Caraway SD loaf.
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Post by: K Atie on March 12, 2020, 12:05:42 pm
Feeling a lot better this afternoon, Hydralight icypoles helped . Short Hair cut , always makes one look a lot better, lucky I did go as I found out she is having a baby and stops shortly .
Supermarkets are getting low on all sorts of things . Got some meat to freeze , might buy some veggies plants if I can find any on weekend . Stewed pears as they are falling fast . Hopefully will do some and place in shearing shead freezer . Schools are putting a plan into action for the Virus . DH is getting a lot done and hopefully is going to be ok to have his opp done next week .
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Post by: JulieO on March 12, 2020, 11:49:34 pm
Glad you are feeling better Katie.  :)

Cuilidh, enjoy your holiday.  Have never been to NZ but would love to go one day.  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on March 13, 2020, 03:44:59 am
Stay well KAtie.
JulieO NZ is an incredibly beautiful place. We've been a couple of times and will hopefully go again one day.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 13, 2020, 11:13:09 am
Made a very nice quick dish for lunch. Curried Fried Rice. Adam Liaw recipe. Very nice. I used a pre cooked packet of rice and Ancient grains. Will certainly make again.
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Post by: judydawn on March 14, 2020, 04:54:44 am
Spent hours checking out vanity units online before going off to order the one I wanted. Stocks were low in all stores so I needed to get in early to secure mine. The bathroom panels are stuck in Melbourne in a container and should be delivered to my supplier mid-April.  As long as everything is in the pipeline I’m quite happy to wait.  Sourcing everything takes the longest time so now I can have a break from all that.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 14, 2020, 10:47:11 am
The Curried Fried rice sounds nice Chookie. It all sounds very exciting Judy.
Denise I do hope your house isn’t held up at all.
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Post by: K Atie on March 14, 2020, 11:09:11 am
Curried rice sounds good too . Judy well done hope it all turns up for you .
Day one of cricket finals batting , DS got to bat and they are doing quite well . It was freezing . Never seems to be hot for our cricket . No many spectators at all just family . Did a bit of shopping for some meat , going to Aldi tomorrow to get crovac meat hopefully they have some . Was going to get some potted herbs and veg from nursery but it was not open . Probably none there anyway .
Cooked pears all arvo , thinking I may have to do Chookie idea of apples cooked in the microwave but with pears would that work Chookie . I have one hundred thousand fallen pears it feels like . Chooks were happy when I gave them the pear scraps .
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Post by: achookwoman on March 14, 2020, 11:46:07 am
KAtie, I did some bottled pears last week.  It saves the freezer space. They bottle well.
I was going to do a bottling demo for the Creswick Harvest Festival.  Sent a message today to say we are staying at home.  They replied that they are cancelling the event.  Sad. Won’t be going to the Market or Swap for a couple of months.
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Post by: JulieO on March 15, 2020, 03:30:47 am
Certainly something to look forward to Judy, hope all goes well.  :D
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Post by: achookwoman on March 15, 2020, 04:10:02 am
Judy, you will have a completely new house with all the changes you have made. Lovely.
Made lemon butter and 36 sausage rolls for GC.
Making Pea and Ham soup in SC.
I’m making an effort to use up lots of bits left in packets and jars from the fridge.
DD said the Hot X Buns , best ever.  Don’t think so.  Next lot Vegan.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 15, 2020, 06:25:57 am
I made Hot X buns the other day too. I have some pistachio and cranberry shortbread in the oven too. I found some in the freezer from Christmas. I also made an overnight loaf using just ½ teaspoon of yeast. It is looking ok so far.

DH and DD took the Mustang to a ;morning car display today. DD will miss these when she goes back to work.
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Post by: K Atie on March 15, 2020, 08:34:53 pm
DS un14 cricket team won the finals , this is great and hopefully we can live off this happiness for the next while .
Forgot my script to fill so hopefully will be able to get in the next few days ! Thought about getting it sent then decided the post offices may be extremely busy .
Three bad things for us kids may be home this week and we are in Melbourne with DH opp have not worked out a way to get all thier gear and them home ! DH opp is it going to happen and if so the after care really worries me if it can happen. Our internet is so weak and goes off for few days , kids home they have to do school online , the video confrence stream is it going to work . This proves follow on probs , like explaining maths to kids . BUT all in the same boat so I know in the long run it will be ok .
DM is ok and lucky DB decided not to go os tomorrow! DH DB is in NZ !!
We are in a changing world the cogs have turned ,stay safe and germ free big love to everyone.

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Post by: Cuilidh on March 15, 2020, 10:22:31 pm
Just arrived back in Australia yesterday afternoon, 7 hours before the new self isolation laws came into effect!  I have mixed feelings about working, but I feel that we are relatively safe as we were with family all the time in NZ, so, apart from the plane journey each way, we were not mixing to any great extent. 
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Post by: cookie1 on March 16, 2020, 03:51:14 am
I'm glad you got back before the isolation thing came in Marina.

KAtie I feel for you. Take it one step at a time, deal with one thing at a time. Take care and look after yourself.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 16, 2020, 05:10:41 am
Marina, was thinking of you and glad you made it back ok.
KAtie, why does everything happen at the same time?  I know your DD is doing year 12.   I’m sure they will make allowances. Ballarat Grammar is shutting down on Thursday.  Again they are setting up programs for computer study at home. I saw in the news that in England several schools are cancelling final classes and the kids have to repeat the year.  That shouldn’t happen here as we have a different year start. As we are in uncharted territory I don’t know what will happen with consideration for Uni but in the past they have been generous in consideration. They don’t change the students marks, just move them up the list. Your D.C. sound like responsible young people and I am sure they will cope while DH has his op.  Look after yourself. 
We are ok.   We have lots of family and friends keeping an eye on us.  We can walk around our 5 acres and talk to the Chooks.  Will have to modify my cooking as I don’t want to give cakes to anyone as they might think they have germs.
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Post by: K Atie on March 16, 2020, 12:38:01 pm
Oh thank you for the reassurance. That will be hard to repeat thier year schooling . All schools seem to close this week , we are looking at it on Friday but who knows what might happen . Chookie you have such a wonderful attitude and yes we have our farm to move around too . So glad we have the chooks too. Going to plant the silverbeet, parsley and rosemary I picked up on weekend and they gave me four sad looking Brussel sprouts . I was just smiled at the lady in nursery and thanked her , guess they will be a lifesavour . So now I am going to save seeds of pumpkin and anything else I think of . Time to think like my grandparents did in thier day just a little bit more .
Spoke to a friend who is an Anaesthetist and she said best to get DH opp done .
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 16, 2020, 09:36:21 pm
Went to the supermarket yesterday to get a few odds and ends, nothing much ... which was as well as there was nothing much to get!  As I passed another shopper we just looked at each other, shrugged and laughed!

Went to Victoria market this morning, just for fruit and dry goods and had a chat to one of the stall holders.  She said they were hoping that the market would be allowed to keep operating as they were an "essential service".  She wasn't so sure about how long their stock would last but they definitely want to keep open and trading.  It is possible they will be able to keep open but the numbers entering and leaving would be monitored, i.e. one person out, one person in, etc.

At our shop we are going to get together with our staff today and discuss our options.  We will do everything we can to keep open and to keep paying our staff as long as possible, they all have mortgages and kids, so we will try our best to get us all through this crisis.  The simple truth is, though, that no one knows the outcome or time frame we are facing ... some suggestions have been nothing will get better for many months to come.  It is all very distressing.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 17, 2020, 02:15:05 am
Marina, I love how you are trying to do the right thing for your staff.  Hang on for as long as you can.  I have just received an eMail from a Melbourne Restaurant that we visit.  It explained the precautions they are taking. 
KAtie, there is not much we can do except make the best of a bad situation. Good idea to plant what you can. 
What I have noticed , on a personal level is that is that everything has slowed down here.  That is not a bad thing.
I’m looking at what we have and using up all the odd bits. Wasting nothing.  I’m also watching like a hawk the veggies that are growing and the cabbage moths that are circulating around them.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 17, 2020, 02:42:51 am
Who would have ever believed a few months ago that a virus could upset the world and our daily lives as much as this has.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 17, 2020, 06:11:15 am
You're right, Cookie, 2020 has been a horrendous year - first the fires, then the floods and now the virus.  I feel for those that have been affected by any (or all) of the disasters.
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Post by: judydawn on March 17, 2020, 06:55:05 am
Hi everyone, firstly Marina I also was wondering if you made the cut off flight or not.  What a nightmare that would have been for you both. 
Katie you have a few problems there to sort themselves out but you are a seasoned problem solver so I have no doubt you will manage.  It’s difficult when everyone needs us at once.
Chookie I’m sure you will cope admirably and may even enjoy this self-imposed isolation putting all your skills into practice.
Cookie we never know what’s around the corner in life but this year has been downright cruel, one thing after another and topped off by this world wide problem.  Not knowing how long it will last is worrying so we all need to try and stay as healthy as we can to cope with what lies ahead. I’ve cancelled out from all social events and bus trips but I will still pop in daily to visit Mum until I am no longer allowed to.  From today the facility has put in place some special conditions to try and prevent an outbreak so visits from immediate family are allowed between certain hours but with these new conditions.  I only have 1 mouth to feed and have always had good pantry and freezer stocks so I will be OK for quite some time.  Good luck to you all.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 17, 2020, 08:04:42 am
Judy MIL's nursing home has also issued specified times for visiting. It seems to be when their patients/clients are in their rooms. MIL never leaves her room now so I hope that will make her safer.
DD received a text from her uni lecturer early this morning saying she has all the symptoms of the virus and lectures were off for today. I sort of wish they would close the uni and have all lectures online. Then I think DD would get bored so it's best that she has uni for 3 days a week. I'm so glad she bought her Mustang instead of going overseas for her LSL. My brother has had to cancel his trip to America,. He is being very brave about it.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 17, 2020, 12:36:51 pm
I covered the veggies in the raised beds with netting.  Planted some more seeds.  I have realised that we will miss the fresh fruit and veg. I’m going well with using up the scraps.  I am actually meal/ menu planning.  I have never done this consciously.  Too impetuous.  I have done a week and haven’t had to use anything from the freezer.  Used leftover steamed veggies, plus a steamed potato and tin of red salmon to make patties for tomorrow. Still picking Zuchinni and tomatoes.
I rang the place in Melbourne where we get our Coffee beans and they will courier it to our house.
So far all good.
Judy and Cookie, you both are committed to visiting aged parents.  We are lucky that we don’t have to go out. We are trying to be as independent as possible but can see that we are going to have someone bring us some shopping. DD and SIL have both offered.
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Post by: judydawn on March 17, 2020, 01:56:33 pm
Your DD certainly did make a good choice choosing the car. The nursing homes must all be following Govt guidelines with their restrictions cookie.

We become very precious with the food we have got Chookie, I had a very simple meal for tea tonight even though I have far more impressive meals in the freezer.  You’re lucky you’re in the same city as your DD and SIL and not at Cherokee now, it will be no trouble for them to pick items up for you.
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Post by: K Atie on March 17, 2020, 08:29:50 pm
You are all doing a great job. For the first time Feeling strange being in the city . DH is having his last bite of food and then we may see DM before going into hospital . Normally I would rush around and do jobs . Well I need to get a few things so I may hold my breath and zip into a couple of places ! DS has hardly any winter clothes that fit him but then again he may have to be sloppy joe in his dads things . Decided to see GP while here and have my 6 monthly calcium injection and blood test results,
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Post by: achookwoman on March 17, 2020, 10:30:30 pm
Judy, yes we are very glad we are not at Cherokee.  We also appreciated this last year with Ral in and out of hospital.  We loved Cherokee, especially the house, but at our age, just not practical. Also our local shops were at Woodend and people have been coming up from Melbourne and raiding the Coles Supermarket.
Judy, I loved your comment about being economical with food.  That is exactly what I feel.  I gave RAL a Tim Tam to have with his coffee and said he could have only one.  He answered, would that be one every hour. 
Yesterday I made some mushroom gravy to use up some sad mushrooms.  I grated a Zuchinni into it as we have plenty.  It was very nice. 
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Post by: judydawn on March 18, 2020, 03:48:18 am
That’s a great idea Chookie, must try that tip myself.  I was able to stick to an average of $50 a week for food even whilst DH was home and we had people to meals but now I’m doing Keto it’s a different story!  I’m loving it though so it doesn’t matter how much it costs me.

If Ral lived in our nursing home he would probably get a visit almost every day from a very generous resident who goes around in his electric wheelchair offering Tim Tams to all the ladies sitting in the lounge rooms.  Even visitors are offered but I am not tempted, besides that it must cost him a fortune as he buys from the coffee shop there.  I occasionally pick up a pack at the supermarket to give him but I don’t really want to encourage his well intentioned treat, they are very well fed in the facility and he usually makes his appearance  late in the afternoon just before their 3 course dinner.

I can remember visiting my parents years ago with DH and Mum brought out a packed of choc coated biscuits she keeps for visitors only.  Dad was not impressed that they’d been in the house hidden from him LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 18, 2020, 07:53:36 am
DD bought a couple of packets of Tim Tams a couple of weeks ago. They have been very good rationing them. I did have one the other night. ;D

We received an email from MIL's nursing home this morning saying they were going into lock down from this Friday. WE had dental appointments but I have delayed them so that MIL can get a visit before lock down.

I went shopping this morning. I mainly needed fresh foods. I was shocked at what little stock is on the shelves. People are just grabbing everything. I wonder if people will actually use up all this stuff they are buying of if it will go to waste.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 18, 2020, 06:09:41 pm
Got most of my shopping done yesterday at the local, very well stocked, Turkish supermarket.  No shortages there!

My sister reckons the sales of laxatives will go up now as everyone tries to use up all the toilet paper!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 18, 2020, 09:55:59 pm
Yesterday went shopping to stock up on Chance’s dog food. Then visited the vets to buy enough of his meds for the next four months.
Today I’ve been emailing friends and making telephone calls to family. All the schools will be closed from Friday, for maybe six months. All exams have been cancelled. There is talk that London will be in total lockdown soon.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 19, 2020, 09:31:44 am
CC, it is all hard to get your mind around.  Every day they are bringing in new restrictions here. Saying it will peek here in June.
Made plum Jam which took hours to set.  Think it needs more sugar to get the balance right. Got another lot to make tomorrow.
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Post by: judydawn on March 19, 2020, 09:40:16 am
What will happen with GS Denise, will you be able to have him at home with you or is the van not big enough?  That was the first thing I thought of when I heard the news this morning.

SIL arrived from Melbourne today for a few days with his Mum so they invited me to join them out for dinner at the local which was nice. 
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Post by: cookie1 on March 19, 2020, 11:03:43 am
That's funny Judy, I also wondered about Denise's GS when I heard UK schools were closing.

MIL's nursing home has gone into lockdown for a month. DH tried to explain it to her today using the term ' a very bad flu.' He said she understood at the time, but sadly she won't remember in a few days and may wonder where we all are.
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Post by: K Atie on March 19, 2020, 11:36:52 am
DH has done well with his operation. Pain staring to set in DHS orthopaedic surgeon said just go home get out of here tomorrow . Saw DM but kept my distance . DS text me today he told me that school and boarding house was closed ! All good not till Monday . I will pick them up on Saturday but school on line / distance education starts on Monday for the week !
So on the road tomorrow and I do not feel like stopping now although I would love some carrots ! Oh well we will be fine although two teens eat a lot and I will be on food duty for awhile I think .
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Post by: judydawn on March 19, 2020, 12:50:52 pm
That’s good to hear K Atie, it will be nice to get back home.  You’ll be very busy again with the whole family home.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 19, 2020, 08:52:12 pm
Quote from: judydawn on March 19, 2020, 09:40:16 am
What will happen with GS Denise, will you be able to have him at home with you or is the van not big enough?  That was the first thing I thought of when I heard the news this morning.

SIL arrived from Melbourne today for a few days with his Mum so they invited me to join them out for dinner at the local which was nice.
Under the new legislation DD and SIL are classed as key workers so Louis will be able to attend his school. It all changes if DD or SIL catch the virus as they will all have to self isolate.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 19, 2020, 09:25:26 pm
CC, nice to hear that the children of these key people are being considered.  The reason that they are not closing the schools in Australia is that it will deprive the essential medical workforce of a 1/3 of their workers.
K Atie, glad everything is under control. Yes carrots are important.
Making second lot of jam.  Mab, I remember reading you had a problem setting your plum jam.  I did also.  I always reduce the sugar to 3/4  and I think this might be the problem.
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Post by: judydawn on March 20, 2020, 11:00:09 am
That’s good to hear Denise. 
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Post by: K Atie on March 20, 2020, 11:17:20 am
Home , well that was not to bad . DH found it hard but ok . I got up early and got us some lunch to have in the car from Phillipa’s , well a lady in there was so rude being served , she said customer service is so important right now ,all because she had not finished ordering but she asked for coffee and the guy was making it so she moved on to the next lady behind the counter! So I had to stand and wait . Everyone was in shock . How rude nearly said something to her and decided she would take me on .
We stopped at Wilson’s in Ballarat, DH got out and moved around num bum I think . Mad dash and yes I got some carrots . Now this was a first (DH needed a coffee) so I rang Lola and ordered them , drove around the corner and went to the side window , paid and two coffees ! DH had his yummy turkey roll too .
Kids packed up thier gear and I’ll get them in the morning, hopefully DH will be ok .
So distance learning Monday morning for the week . Then school holidays, well earned rest to both. The future is going to be so different . DD heard somewhere that possibly Year 12 will be repeated, how that will work or happen is a mystery. That cannot be incouaging .
But feeling lucky that we have space to walk around , chooks to gives us eggs .. they have to lay as my friend always gets some , DM always gets some when I see her . A veggie garden that needs a lot more attention but will help . Both those things do give me joy time outside too.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 20, 2020, 12:43:48 pm
Repeating year 12 is frightening KAtie.  I’m sure they would never do that though.
Take care.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 20, 2020, 09:06:57 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on March 20, 2020, 12:43:48 pm
Repeating year 12 is frightening KAtie.  I’m sure they would never do that though.
Take care.
Not so sure, Cookie.  We are in completely uncharted territory here.  It would also affect year 10 and 11 students who do VCE, ( or equivalent) and  mean a whole year not going on to Tertiary.

Chooks have got mites.  Probably from sparrows getting into  Chook house.  We will dust them today.
RAL has ordered Tahini biscuits.
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Post by: K Atie on March 22, 2020, 11:54:09 am
Busy day.  Kids set up where they think they will work from ! DH spent day resting. So many jobs but only DS washing done .
Feels strange having us all together but so pleased we are .
Trying to get my MIL to realise how serious the C Virus is , hard work as my friends have said thier parents are not listerning either , we will get there .
Bonus DBIL made headway and organised Woolworths to deliver to her .. this will be interesting if it works .
Feels strange that everything is cancelled our quilting/sewing group and book club too, basically everything is on hold and when we come out of this it will be different. Hope everyone is ok and glad we have each other .
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Post by: judydawn on March 22, 2020, 12:00:27 pm
Things will certainly change K Atie, we are all in the same boat but some will cope better than others.  I think we oldies will be fine (unless we go down with the virus of course).   Take care everyone.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 22, 2020, 12:29:36 pm
True words KAtie.  DD keeps checking our temperature.  She is expecting that work may call her back in, I’m not sure if they would or not.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 22, 2020, 09:23:23 pm
Think many people still don’t realise how serious this is.  Must isolate to survive. There is lots of kindness out there.  We have had lots of messages asking if we are ok and do we need anything. 
Chooks didn’t like having their bums dusted and only laid one egg yesterday.  Will let them help me in the veggie garden today. They will like that. 
Confined to home, lots of jobs are getting done. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 22, 2020, 09:45:55 pm
Poor chooks, they are obviously sulking!

Good that you are keeping busy, Chookie.

Not sure what the situation is as regards our shop - one day we are OK to open, then we have to close, then we are OK to open again ... Total confusion and lack of any official, accurate or clear guidance
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Post by: judydawn on March 23, 2020, 05:58:19 am
I hope they decide one way or another Marina, would you go home for a while if you have to close  completely?

Egg laying chickens are selling well here, nurseries have very little in the way of veggie seedlings or even seeds for that matter - people are waking up to wanting to be more self sufficient.

You’d go on strike too Chookie if you had to have your bum dusted LOL.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 23, 2020, 07:02:51 am
I had a laugh about the chooks getting dusted.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 23, 2020, 10:45:24 pm
Judy, I am not sure whether we would go home or not, I guess a lot will depend upon how long we are forced to close for.  DH has heaps of work to keep him going in the workshop and I can potter around here for a while as well, but there is also a lot we could do at home, we are just biding our time at the moment.
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Post by: judydawn on March 24, 2020, 05:45:52 am
You’re in 2 minds Marina, that’s understandable.  A good chance for DH to catch up on his jobs for clients by staying in the city.  This situation may go on for a while so maybe you’ll be able to go home for a while at some stage.

I had a quick visit from SIL & BIL to take a couple of pieces of furniture I didn’t want, she also went home with a 2 pack of paper towels as I had not long ago bought a bulk pack from Costco.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 24, 2020, 06:02:14 am
We are seeing so many things closing down, I guess everyone is the same.
Denise I do think it is sensible to have a total close down. DH will have to order online from Bunnings and have it delivered!

Chookie I meant to say earlier that I could imagine you as a hippie.
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Post by: K Atie on March 24, 2020, 08:31:28 pm
Honestly a hard day here , trying to talk to DH about what will happen , he had a day of sleep and thinks I’m over reacting, but I know he is just processing it .
DD continued on with a few classes with her teachers and a video one , which made her talk ask questions. They said to do work all this week so they can relax for the following school hols !!
DS mowed around the chook shead and Peppers kennel , I told him to stop after ages , normally we put sheep out the back to eat the grass . So dusty his face was black .
Rang an old friend to see how she was going .
More restrictions which is good , all I want to do is shop for fresh food , but feel unease about it too . Would be great if we had a green groceries here.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 25, 2020, 04:04:52 am
K Atie , agree, it is the fresh food we will miss. Thought I might give Wilson’s a ring and see if they will deliver. 
Chemist sent a great pile of pills today.  Should get us through the next month. 
Should have the flu injection in the next couple of weeks.  Don’t want to go near the Dr surgery.  DD said to ask if he would come out to car and he could jab us through the window.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 25, 2020, 05:42:42 am
That’s a good idea Chookie. I see Adelaide is doing some of the Covid 19 tests as drive through.

I did some food shopping this morning. I usually only shop once a week and of course could only buy 2 lots of milk. I will pop down in a few days.
I rang my hairdresser this morning and as they are limited to 30 minute hair appointment she can fit me in and not of Friday. I. Glad as they may have to close up.
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Post by: K Atie on March 25, 2020, 10:59:28 am
Chookie I wish I got more from Wilson’s the other day ! May go the opposite direction tomorrow. DS stacked some wood . DD was not that well think she indulged in to many apricot bliss balls . Spent ages getting a few things in town for MIL and tried to tell her to to distance isolation , she came ou5 to me and tried passing things to me , oh dear this is hard . Now she is going to the optometrist tomorrow to pick up glasses !! Told DH to tell her to stay in the car and they can give them to her .. oh no there will not be anyone else in the shop , Heaven help me .
More eggs today still missing the bantams egg .

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Post by: judydawn on March 26, 2020, 06:59:20 am
It’s hard to get our Mothers to understand all this K Atie, try as we might to get them to do the right thing.
Today I managed a sleep in, changed the bed and washed then later tackled the linen press.  A huge bag of wool and linen for the op shop.  I had to stop before I managed to get to the top shelf where all the photos and Christmas decorations are because my back objected but that’s a big job and will take me more than a day to go through all the photos and get rid of many of them I hope.
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Post by: K Atie on March 26, 2020, 10:14:43 am
Never want to go near an Aldi store again , social distancing is not something anyone was doing , so I spent ages waiting for people to move . I went  into Coles then thought I was smart as no one in the que , teller told me to pack my own bags , fair enough... she was fast and I just cucked it in to keep up with her . Never going shopping for ages , so tired when I got home quick shower and changed clothes , took DH to paddock to meet our live stock agent , to look at sheep to sell , distance talk from ute to car ! All to sell the weathers . Home claned up ,DS had done a lot , DD was studying and had a video English class ( internet did not hold up ) . DD helped DH have a shower, while I prepared dinner.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 26, 2020, 12:43:12 pm
So very busy KAtie. How is DH’s ankle?

I went to the hairdressers today. She is in a real quandary as with the separation rule she can only have half the girls working each day. The Katie’s was closed, all the beauticians and nail places.  The phone places had their doors closed and only let 1 or 2 people in at once. The travel agents were all closed. It’s a Westfield shopping centre and the hairdresser said they had told her they expected to be closed within the week. 
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Post by: K Atie on March 26, 2020, 08:31:52 pm
Cookie I gathered from the shop keepers they all thought that any day they would be closed .
DH ankle is ok , he is stir crazy staying put . A tad grumpy for the last week , hopefully the drugs wearing off will help that . He finds the crutches hard work , starting to get uncomfortable now too. Better sleep for him last night , as he had not much at all the night before .
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Post by: judydawn on March 26, 2020, 10:59:11 pm
How long will it take for a full recovery of the ankle K Atie?  I imagine DH would be like a caged animal, he’s used to working long hours on the farm.  This is a taste of how retirement will be for  him.

Yes it is going to get tougher folks.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 27, 2020, 12:08:31 am
More time in veggie garden.  Yesterday when cleaning up one raised bed I discovered one garlic that I planted last year. I thought I might make some garlic infused oil.
Only cooking today will be Portuguese Custard tarts for GD.  She is working very hard on her remote learning.
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Post by: judydawn on March 27, 2020, 05:04:37 am
I haven’t done much but I had the electrician in to put down lights in the lounge, replace one of the lights in the range hood (boy that made a difference) and install a security system out the front.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 27, 2020, 11:13:03 am
DH and I went shopping at the supermarket very early yesterday morning. There are new restrictions in place. Everyone has to queue to enter with markings on the ground keeping you two meters apart. The flow into the supermarket is monitored. If they feel there are too many people entering, the queue is halted until people exit. The checkout tills are spaced apart. When you want to pay, you again have to queue, following the two meter markings on the floor.
Our checkout girl was lovely. She applied for the job when all BA crew were grounded.

DD phoned. She is being retrained so she can go back on the wards to help. SIL has released his junior surgical team to other parts of the hospital to relieve colleagues where their expertise is needed.

90% +  of the UK are self isolating. There are idiots who are not and carrying on as normal.
The North Yorkshire police have erected check point on roads. You have to have a good reason to be traveling, otherwise you are sent home.  I would thought there will be a time when the rest of police forces will do the same.

We even talk to our neighbours at least two meters apart.
It very scary. 133 people died here yesterday.  So take extra care of yourselves.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 27, 2020, 11:35:20 am
It is certainly not good Denise. Our supermarkets have similar markings on the floor. I went to the chemist today to make sure we had a months supply of medications. They also have markings on the floor but the dispensary assistant was saying all the oldies ignore them.  As I moved away to wait for the scripts an elderly lady came in, leant all over the counter and well past the markings. The dispensary lass, looked at me and rolled her eyes and then we both giggled.
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Post by: CreamPuff63 on March 28, 2020, 03:51:50 am
Hi all, just popping on because I've posted a recipe that I thought you would all enjoy during self isolation. Hope you are all keeping well, and thinking of you during this time xox
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Post by: mab19 on March 28, 2020, 04:23:59 am
Hi CP, nice to hear from you it's been a long time.  Thanks for the recipe it sounds nice.
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Post by: judydawn on March 28, 2020, 12:57:58 pm
Thanks for the update on the UK Denise, if everyone did the right thing but we know they don’t.
Saw your recipe CP, nice and simple as Grandma’s recipes were in their day.

Yesterday my DD and I were doing face time and when the dogs ran into the room she turned the iPad so that I could see them.  Of course I said hello to them and I could then see and hear Elliot barking like crazy and racing to the side entrance where he obviously expected to see me.  Jessie was following him barking but she would have had no idea what for LOL.  I was so moved by Elliot’s reaction thinking I was there that I ordered them a big bag of dried chicken tenders, their favourite treat.  DD always tells me how excited they get when she tells them I’m coming but now I’ve seen it with my own eyes.
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Post by: K Atie on March 28, 2020, 09:08:00 pm
Nice to see you again CP . Judy DH has his first back splint plaster on now 2 weeks ( on this coming Wednesday ) then 4 weeks full plaster , then 6 weeks boot ! It’s pritty intense as you said he has cabin fever already , ready to use an escape excuse any time .
DD has been working hard on her art work for studio, at the dinning room table most of the day . She goes for a walk every afternoon. DS has a new section of drip watering system for a few fruit trees he is connecting . He is also stacking a huge trailer load of wood in the boiler room , which he will sweep out and tidy up so it is safer . DS always sorts his room on holidays , heaps to do as he does not fit into much , but I said it will be a long winter so he is not being to ruthless. DD started clearing her spare bed , I think the world was on it . So good wounder how long 5ge novelty will last .
I cooked !! DH is still watching you tube , he now tells me I can hard boil eggs in the dishwasher ( heaven help me).
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Post by: achookwoman on March 28, 2020, 09:58:17 pm
CC, thanks for the update.  Stay safe.  Similar conditions here.  We are having everything delivered.  Shops very happy to do this as it helps them stay open. Still have to navigate Dr appointments . 
DD is still working and the conditions they have imposed to prevent the virus are impressive.  She is only doing emergencies and problems that would turn serious in a couple of months.
CP , nice to hear from you in other thread. Often think of you and your lovely family. Still making your Cream Puffs.
I shouldn’t admit this but I am quite enjoying being at home.  I can take my time doing things and try new recipes.  I can spend more time in the garden and am looking forward to organising my cooking books. Also looking forward to clearing out some cupboards.  ( take note Gert) .
I do miss the constant flow of visitors but am spending more time on the phone and computer.
I am quite disgusted at the people not following the rules. 
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Post by: judydawn on March 29, 2020, 02:11:17 am
 K Atie, it seems everything is progressing peacefully and it is so easy to busy yourself inside. Probably hardest for DH so it’s quite understandable that he is bored.  Love how he is sharing his newfound youtube knowledge LOL.

I’m like you Chookie, I’m loving staying at home and working through the endless jobs I’ve set myself.  I spend a lot of in between time on the iPad which is a great social filler.  I don’t have to do a lot of cooking but if I did, yes I would love it as you are.  I have tried a few new Keto recipes lately but I have too many ready meals already to be adding more food to the freezer.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2020, 09:42:42 am
One thing I’m finding being at home is that I can say I will vacuum tomorrow and I know no one will come, or we will go out for coffee etc. 
I did some housework this morning, vacuumed and washed the floor again❗️We have cream tiles and with 3 of us walking round all the time they seem to get extra dirty.
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Post by: EmeraldSue on March 30, 2020, 10:50:06 am
Hello everyone- I hope you are all managing to stay well and sane during these uncertain times. It’s good to see familiar names.  We are all well, and Trying to keep isolated as much as possible. My method of dealing with stress is, as always, to cook.
Last night, after 9 years of constant use, my Thermochef died in the middle of grinding nuts for a curry. I would like to replace my machine if possible, but am overwhelmed by the choices available now. There are 3 models of Thermomix on the market plus offerings from Kitchenaid, Tefal and Magimix. I would value the advice of members of this forum. Obviously, in these uncertain times I am hoping to limit the amount to spend.  Is the T6 worth it’s weight in gold, or should I buy a TM31 or some other machine? Thanks, Sue
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Post by: cookie1 on March 30, 2020, 11:55:54 am
Hi Sue, it’s lovely to hear from you. Sad to hear about your Thermochef.  I still have my 31 and love it and I have a 5 too.  You can’t buy the 31 anymore, sadly.
Amanda (lambsears and honey blog) has done a review I think.  Sophia’s Kitchen has also done a review.
https://sophiaskitchen.blog/thermomixtips/tm6-review-thermomix-vorwerk/

Take care and stay well. 
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Post by: judydawn on March 30, 2020, 12:37:09 pm
Hi Sue, lovely to see you pop back on.  Gee your machine lasted a long time, you sure got your money’s worth out of it with all the cooking you’ve done.  I still haven’t progressed from the TM31, it’s only me now and the other machines are becoming a bit too technical for me.  Stay well.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 30, 2020, 08:43:29 pm
Hi Sue. Great to hear from you. Your Thermochef lasted a long time, I bought a TM5 when it was released. It’s been good but I think the TM31 was the best model made by Vorwerk.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 30, 2020, 10:57:06 pm
Hi Sue, good to see you here again.

Like the others, I am definitly a 31 lover - had it for years and, whilst other models have advantages, the 31 does me fine.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 30, 2020, 11:50:31 pm
Hi Sue, great to hear you are doing fine.  I have a TMX 5.  31 still my favourite.  The scales on the 5 have broken down 3 times.  I must admit that I use it all day every day.  Make a lot of bread and it even rocked off the bench and is still working. I still think that the TMX is the best option compared to other brands.  You may be able to get a second hand 31.
Please post some recipes.
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Post by: mab19 on March 31, 2020, 01:47:08 am
Hi Sue, lovely to hear from you, sorry about your Thermochef.  Like other I still have my 31 and love it it's a real work horse. DD bought herself the TMX 6 and she loves hers.

I have been spending time in the kitchen scrubbing all my benches, cleaning the fridge, sorting the pantry again and organizing my cupboards.  I must get back to those damned tomatoes again soon.

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Post by: cookie1 on March 31, 2020, 04:23:50 am
DH and DD bought me an iPhone 8 for my birthday. They ordered it on Sunday so it would be here by the end of April.  It arrived today. I wanted an 8 as they have the Telstra blue tick and should be better in the country, when we travel again.
I will have to go to get the sim changed to a nano one as my present phone has something else in it.
Not really doing a lot, just pottering around doing this and that most of the time.
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Post by: K Atie on March 31, 2020, 01:01:07 pm
Nice to hear from you Sue , love my 31 but have the 5 too it is great and both used all the time , sure there would be a second hand ones , even 6 is for sale on some places .
Going nuts trying to keep my MIL safe , she means well . We are all adjusting to close confinement . Sunset walk with teens was a bonus , always ends in instagram photo shots , left them to it walked home in the dark , but we are blessed . Made two meals tonight, one for lunch after DR visit for DH to have back slab plaster removed ,stitches and full plaster put on . I will have to wait in the car .
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Post by: EmeraldSue on April 01, 2020, 08:32:43 am
Thanks everyone! I think I’ve narrowed it down to a choice between a tm31 and the Magimix cook expert.  I’m a bit reluctant to purchase second hand at the moment, so I’ll think on it a little longer.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 01, 2020, 10:36:56 am
Let us know what you select ES. I think Amanda liked the Magimix. Does it have a lot of extra bits and pieces?
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Post by: K Atie on April 01, 2020, 12:14:43 pm
I feel sad when leaving Melbourne today , our quick trip to have DH new royal blue plaster on . I was not able to see DM as it would be too much of a risk , but we did talk . Had to go to the chemist ( which I’ve been going to for 18 years ) so sad this lovely gentleman told the chemist lady that he could no longer see his wife , he went everyday . How sad is that . Bonus I got masks gloves and hand sanitizer win ,win and some medication. Long day and returned to two teens that had a great day flying solo . Also Zoom meeting for book club tonight . Think I need a lesson as not sure anyone new I was there , maybe it is not good on iPad , lots to learn as everyone wants to do it .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 01, 2020, 12:34:34 pm
Made some freezer biscuits that I have been looking at for some time. The mix of flavours did not quite come off.  Coffee grounds, hazelnuts, aniseed.  The texture was perfect so will make again with other flavours.
Made a large loaf of bread.  Mixed grains and seeds. 
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Post by: K Atie on April 04, 2020, 01:15:40 pm
We  watched a movie on SBS today rather sad but compelling, DD did school work . Cooked lunch . DH and I did a farm tour , checked the fertiliser bin lid was closed , checked the weathers! This involved me driving in paddock, never quite happy as always think I’m going to get bogged, not wet enough yet .
Yesterday teens went for a walk , Pepper with them chased the rams and one got out .DS got in the Ace and calmly put it back, DH none the wiser .
Very cold avoiding lightning the fire as have to carry the wood and my shoulder is no way up to it. 
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Post by: achookwoman on April 05, 2020, 02:18:03 am
KAtie, enjoyed reading about your day on the farm.
It has turned very cold so good day for cooking.  DD rang as she was doing grocery shopping.  Asked did I want anything.  Out of cream.  She collected olive loaf and excess soup. We do this distancing thing.  Place goodies in outside step.  Talk at a distance.
I try a new recipe everyday. Having fun.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 05, 2020, 09:04:02 am
I'm at a bit of a loss here today, no special reason. All the housework is done, the ironing and washing are up to date and we have enough bread, biscuits etc. I sat down to have a read and fell asleep.  ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on April 05, 2020, 09:57:07 am
Ha ha cookie. It will get to the stage where there’s virtually nothing else to do then we will become bored.  I’ve taken to only doing a major job every second day but that down day still goes so quickly.
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Post by: K Atie on April 05, 2020, 01:05:29 pm
I just seem to chase my tail , ironing  piling up very high , cook food ,gone , hungry man teen !
It rained a lot of the day , adjusting to all being home together. DD settled into her school work , even fitted a long walk in . Funny how they disappeared when i decided to light the fire . All ok they helped later on . DH happy , although I think the novelty is wearing thin , watching a lot of tv and doing quite a bit on his laptop , and eating.
Saw a friend on social media had harvested 19 large gray pumpkins and had flat wine boxes full of apples , think they must have a very cool room to put them in , that would be great !
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Post by: achookwoman on April 05, 2020, 09:33:21 pm
We seem to go through a lot of pumpkin. Seems to shrink when baked. Don’t grow well in this cold climate.
Yesterday put out the moisture absorbers . Need them in the bedroom and living area.  A lot of hot air there.  :)
We are enjoying not having to collect wood , light and clean up with the wood fire. The reverse cycle is expensive but very convenient. 
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Post by: K Atie on April 05, 2020, 09:49:57 pm
Chookie ,normally we share the wood duties , but no way DH can , it is a big job as we use trailer loads . A wood boiler outside boiler room heats the hydronic heating panels  a closed fire place too . We use the split air to take the edge off the chilly day nights . Boiler not going yet . No sure how to start it as it has a mind of its own .
Very chilly morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 06, 2020, 08:25:38 am
KAtie, when we lived at Cherokee all wood had to be in the shed by Easter.  Very big jab as the wood heater warmed most of the house. We had a double garage full. You sound like you are well set up.
Completed the cleaning out of chook shed. Took  longer than anticipated. When I put the fresh straw in, it was covered with ants. So was I. As the little blighters stung I did a quick strip in the yard. Quite a sight. Much yelling and jumping up and down. 
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Post by: judydawn on April 06, 2020, 08:36:18 am
Ha ha, Ral should have been filming you Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 06, 2020, 02:31:05 pm
Oh Chookie that would have kept any onlookers amused.
I’m beginning to look for jobs Judy. Did the bathrooms today, ironed and washed.
We have cream tiles most of the way through the house and with 3 of us in here it gets very yucky. DH even brings in the grease on his clothes and shoes. Keeps me out of mischief.
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Post by: K Atie on April 06, 2020, 11:02:54 pm
DS has a baby battery saw that he is using to cut up twigs off an old dead pine tree, this will be great for stating the fire . Plan in future a wood shead only ! The Ants Chookie , can say that has happened to me a long time ago ,not with the straw , same the kids packed up laughing .
Took DH down to the office for awhile to collect book work to do . DD had a business management prac sac , followed by a Vidio conference with teacher ! Today they may find out more about thier year 12 VCE .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 06, 2020, 11:32:09 pm
Cooking I didn’t get done yesterday.  Swapping the Summer clothes over with the winter ones.  Might even manage to throw out some. 
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Post by: cookie1 on April 07, 2020, 09:43:38 am
I did the floors again and a tiny bit of ironing. I started my next week's menu plan.
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Post by: K Atie on April 07, 2020, 01:35:08 pm
Did a shop today ! DH and I Did a paddock trip to see test trial for the seeder ! Apparently when I went to the shops DH tried to escape in his car !! Oh dear poor kids had to stop him . He is not happy to be stuck at home but we all tried to reassure him .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 07, 2020, 11:00:16 pm
KAtie, very frustrating for DH.  Kids did well to keep him home.
My GD is also in year 12.  Tell your DD to keep working. They will act in the best interest for the students.  The Art component is extremely time consuming so in a way this is to their advantage. A further bonus I’d that Dan Andrew’s has  son in year 12. The Premier has his own ideas but in the end will be guided by the group of Principals.  I think the Unis will have a fair input also.
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Post by: K Atie on April 08, 2020, 11:09:35 pm
Chookie thank you , I think it’s all an adjustment. DD is working hard , Art is consuming but she was missing going to DM beach so worked hard all arvo on her art which is related to the beach : Dan Teahen has a year 12 Daughter too ! University will have award time without internationals . Oh dear more action on the farm , spraying , seeding possibly, DH is itchy . Just need time to sort home mess and some phone calls .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 08, 2020, 11:30:48 pm
K Atie, see ANU are offering places based on year 11 results, provided student complete year 12. I think we will see a lot of innovative offers from Tertiary institutions. 
Yesterday I spent a lot of time repackaging  food and freezing where possible. Freezers now full again.
Was offered a TMX 6 demo online.  Too busy to follow up.
Garden day today.
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Post by: mab19 on April 09, 2020, 02:12:17 am
Just general housework here.  DS brought me 5 loaves of bread this morning :-)) :-)) :-)).  I have managed to squeeze it all into the freezer but need to be careful when I open the door.
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Post by: judydawn on April 09, 2020, 05:56:09 am
I hope it’s in good shape when it comes out Margaret.  Nice of DS to bring you a good supply.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 09, 2020, 08:12:12 am
Mab, nice surprise.  You won’t have to bake bread for a while. Get ready to catch when you open the door.
I had the Fruit and Veg delivery today. It is a bit of a lucky dip.  More potatoes and onions that I don’t want. Strawberries, Apples, bananas, Mandarins, sweet potatoes, Salad pack, pumpkin, cucumber. Grapes.  And 4 small Easter Eggs. Wilson’s started 3 weeks ago offering 15 booking places a day. Today they delivered 140 boxes.
In Ballarat there are 10 Coronavirus cases in the hospital.  There have been no new cases for the last 8 days.
Hope everyone behaves themselves.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 09, 2020, 12:26:00 pm
I hope the hospital cases stay well away from you and Ral,Chookie.
I was permitted to sleep in until 8 this morning! I fooled around all morning, then had a sleep.
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Post by: K Atie on April 09, 2020, 03:23:07 pm
Chookie my fruit and veg was ok , they mixed up my MIL one but I sorted it out .huge parsnips onions the size of oranges . No green bananas, but really nice veg ... one baby Easter egg in a box made me smile . Bonus large bag of Self Raising Flour and plain flour. DH thinks I’ve gone nuts . Well I have got no large containers to hold it so he is right.
Had an eventful day . DD had and English talk about how they are going to plan thier school time table , all online . Yes heard about ANU , will be interesting how this takes place , snapped up straight away no dought .
We all helped anoculate the lupins grain , took DH to paddock to observe the seeder ! Home rushed late lunch . Zoom meeting for our quilting group , nine of us joined . Worked well. Had to leave as yet again kids in distress, DH escape to drive himself to me our worker , DD was ment to drive him , that did not work out . Oh my I exsusted with all this , but I told kids stay home and I helped DH . Only fruit and veggie man coming ! They thought it was so funny bags of flour food that they new was for thier Granny in our boxes . All sitting at the front door waiting for me to sanitize when I got home . I had to clean out the fridge at 5.30 pm then wash everything. But to my great joy DS had spent the afternoon cleaning out DH car shead , both disappeared in the Ace , think this was to catch the sunset !! Laughter I could hear over the roar of the Ace , yes DD was driving , this is about the second time she has .
Kilos lost today I think . It never seems to stop , even DD had a meeting with her co boarding captain tonight . Happy Easter everyone, hope you all eat lots of hot cross bunnies 🐰❤️
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Post by: achookwoman on April 10, 2020, 12:09:21 am
K Atie, I am grateful for the Wilson’s basic box. You can add 5 additional things in to your order.  It is a challenge when you order online, but this isn’t permanent than heavens.  I am normally a very fussy shopper so this is certainly a challenge. What is probably saving me with my cooking at the moment is that once a year I go to the Essential Ingredient and buy lots of exotic stuff. I do the same with the Italian grocer in Sydney Road.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 10, 2020, 08:18:57 am
KAtie, one day your life will slow down and you will be lost. Do take care of yourself as well.

I did some washing, the floors and prepared a rye SD. We needed some biscuits, but then I remembered I had some home made muesli bars in the freezer.
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Post by: K Atie on April 10, 2020, 12:24:54 pm
DH is a bit sore and tired as he , all of us went and checked seeder and set up the cure for lupins . Washing today , put a new doona on our bed too . Think we may be very warm .
I know it is Friday but am asking myself all the time what day is it . Tomorrow we will do something special, just have to work out what .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 10, 2020, 11:40:44 pm
Meal planning is working well.  Yesterday I wrote a list for next week.  I don’t always stick to it but it functions as a general guide. 
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Post by: K Atie on April 11, 2020, 06:43:45 am
Mad dash to check the seeder as it had a flat tire ! No able to be fixed till Sunday / Monday . Planting stopped .
With great joy DH won the local Easter raffle ! Easter eggs . Kids said will they go into isolation!!

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Post by: cookie1 on April 11, 2020, 07:57:14 am
Lovely news about the Easter raffle KAtie.
I had to go out and get milk this morning as we can only buy 2 containers of milk at each visit. I usually get a 3 litre of hi Lo and a 2 litre of skim.
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Post by: judydawn on April 11, 2020, 09:41:28 am
What a lovely surprise K Atie, bet the kids will make short work of that win.   Slow down a bit, relax and enjoy some chocolate yourself tomorrow.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 11, 2020, 11:29:38 am
K Atie, bet that brought a smile to DH face. First year I haven’t  bought the GC Easter Eggs.  Glad they aren’t little as it would be hard to explain.
I’m changing over the Summer clothes for Winter ones.
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Post by: K Atie on April 12, 2020, 03:58:00 am
Well think there may be too many eggs in that win but we will give some to MIL and maybe a friend drop off .
DD and DS decided there had to be a hunt ! So that involved a long early morning walk . Lucky I had made a quick thinking moment to grab some .
A quick sort of a shelf in kitchen to make room for my collection of food . Cleaned out a lot but have heaps more to do . Just need to pack it away very soon .
DD has been doing an English essay . Now making a platter for our lunch .
We are all slow today , but that is good .
Happy Easter .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 12, 2020, 07:38:29 am
I've been making slow starts the last week or so. After the breakfast dishes are done I've been sitting down with the paper and taking my time reading it with a cup of coffee. There is plenty of time during the rest of the day to do the jobs.
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Post by: judydawn on April 12, 2020, 08:32:03 am
Life has certainly changed cookie, I’ve gotten into the routine of walking 3 times a day - after breakfast, after lunch and just before I go to bed.  The rest of the day is pretty laid back, a couple of jobs done each day but much more time in front of the TV.  I finish the day by watching DVDs of Netflix series before doing my final walk for the day.  ‘Talking’ to my daughters a lot more than normal, there are some good points of being in isolation.
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Post by: K Atie on April 12, 2020, 11:39:55 pm
Judy sounds like you will be super fit going for those walks . DM has been going twice a day to walk her dog . Sounds like I had better do some walking too. We did a Easter egg , yes some of the prize ones too , drop off to MIL and she had made a chocolate sponge cake for us . Horrified when I said three days till she could touch them ( I had wiped them down ) .
A drive to part of the farm to check for sheep and weeds for spraying !! DD took her laptop and worked on her Art . Late home .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 12, 2020, 11:53:13 pm
I write a list each morning and work through it during the day.  Before the lock down I hardly ever completed the list.  Now I seem to have more time, or maybe I don’t add as much to the list.
Kitchen draws could do with a clean out.  A little cooking .  A very little cleaning.
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Post by: K Atie on April 13, 2020, 12:02:15 am
I always think I’ve done a big clean up and then look around after , mm that has not had a great affect as I thought .
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Post by: judydawn on April 13, 2020, 06:47:44 am
I’ve been in isolation for 3 weeks, only going out for food and medical appointments.  I’ve done plenty of jobs, lots of cooking (and eating), lots of walking and lots of watching TV but I have not done much in the garden apart from the infrequent watering.  Speaking to friends yesterday both told me they have ‘dressing gown days’ but I’ve tried to scrub up as nicely as I can because that’s something I’ve done ever since my nursing home visiting days began over 6 years ago. I dress in a way that I could visit anyone, put a bit of eye makeup and jewellery on so by then of course I can’t really work in the garden dressed like that!  Bearing in mind my friends’ dressing gown days I realised that I could do my gardening jobs straight after breakfast and my first walk in my dressing gown (which became nightie and apron once it started to warm up).  I did the back only but was out there for 3 hours working on the border around the property, cutting back, pulling out the odd weed (they’re not bad at the moment), splitting pot plants and making new pot plants to give away then watering the whole back garden.  I really enjoyed myself out there, the back held up right until the last moment.  I then had a shower, washed my hair and started the rest of my day like I’ve been doing.  I had a working dressing gown morning and it felt good.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 13, 2020, 06:57:28 am
I make a list too Chookie. More of it is being crossed off. We have been in lock down about 3 weeks too Judy. Only out to do the shopping and for my 6 monthly diabetic check. I am spending more time on my ipad than I should, but the jobs still get done.
I have house clothes Judy. They are mainly t shirts that are no longer ok to wear out and 3/4 light weight trousers. Later it will be jeans and t shirts. I always put lipstick on as it stops my lips from getting dry.
I usually sit down and have a read sometime during the afternoon. Lots of cooking too.
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Post by: K Atie on April 13, 2020, 12:44:21 pm
Judy you cracked me up , that is so good . We do what we have to and let’s all enjoy a sense of humour too. I dress in a pair of jeans and any old top I can find , throw a jumper on so no one sees the holes .
Tried to clear another shelf in the kitchen today , nearly done . Kept going to other cupboards and removing throwing out junk . Even found a bag with plastic lids ! Had a stack of Quarantine
goods at the front door ( cleaned but 3 days all good . Has been well over 3 days  )   Now put away . I moved around the house all day . Managed to get dinner cooked early too.
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Post by: judydawn on April 13, 2020, 02:02:46 pm
I cracked up that you cracked up K Atie LOL. It’s interesting hearing what you’re all doing to stay sane at the moment and it seems that throughout the world the one thing we all have in common is our clean cupboards.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 14, 2020, 12:15:59 am
Also love hearing how everyone is coping in these  most unnatural circumstances.  We are really so adaptive. Judy, love your gardening adventures. Just getting outside in the fresh air is so good. 
Like cookie and K Atie I have my gardening/ cooking clothes and going out clothes. I make such a mess of my clothes when cooking, even though I wear an apron, I couldn’t possibly wear my ‘ good’ clothes all day. Now for the funny bit.  I do dress a bit better for when we are having deliveries.
My Great grandmother would have, ‘ at home’ days.  These were days when she was dress appropriately to receive visitors. Her day was Tuesday.
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Post by: mab19 on April 14, 2020, 02:48:29 am
I make a terrible mess when I cook, I always seen to get flour over everything and me as well.
We were naughty on Sunday and sneaked down to the supermarket.  DH has been doing the shopping for me but he doesn't always manage to get it quite right.  We felt very guilty afterwards as both DS and DIL have asked us to stay home.
DH almost got caught this morning going for a walk to the corner shop for the paper just as DS arrived to see if we wanted anything.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 14, 2020, 04:59:27 am
That gave me a chuckle Mab.
Like some of you I always get flour etc all over me when I cook. I have some lovely aprons but never wear them.
This morning I popped some washing on, checked the dragon fruit and some beans that are growing like crazy, filled the bird bath, some irons, cleaned a bathroom/toilet and this afternoon I will vacuum and wash the living area. DH took some bean seeds from the lady over the road, it was hanging over her fence. They are growing like a beanstalk! We don’t know what sort they are but are fun to watch.
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Post by: K Atie on April 14, 2020, 02:44:32 pm
Oh that is what we are doing revisiting our grandparent days in so many ways. Not a lot achieved today , the place looks a mess . Oh well will just have to do quiet cleaning tomorrow. DS had a melt down this arvo and refused to do what was asked , think return to school is so different now that he is just having a moment. DD has worked all holidays , she too told me that she had so much work not done ... I can hardly believe it but there you go . Bring on first day back to school online learning . The lessons are only half an hour , huge changes . But I just keep reassuring them .
I cooked all arvo .
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Post by: judydawn on April 15, 2020, 07:48:26 am
Today I saw my Mum for the first time in over 3 weeks with my first ‘garden visit’.  She knew who I was but reckoned she couldn’t hear me and told me to ‘come in here’.  So it wasn’t really successful as far as having a conversation but it was nice to see her looking the same as usual.


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Post by: cookie1 on April 15, 2020, 08:38:40 am
Judy at least you can see her and she can see you. It makes you feel a little better. Does she understand the lock down? MIL nursing home told them that it was an extremely bad flu.

I did the shopping this morning. Couldn't get a couple of things but will hopefully be able to get them next week.
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Post by: judydawn on April 15, 2020, 09:42:21 am
No she doesn’t understand what it’s all about cookie and I believe those that do are quite depressed so I think dementia in these circumstances is better for you. 
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Post by: K Atie on April 15, 2020, 12:43:30 pm
First day back for Term 2 distance learning. Well think it was stressful to start but kids did really well . Lots of giggles too . Only half hour lessons which is very hard . Lots of breaks . The lunchtime one they went for a walk ! For me it was how to be quiet , I had planned to make a zucchini slice and potato leek soup . Too funny had to do it in the breaks just in time for lunch . No washing machine or kettle noise !! Then to top it off I had to dash to the other farm to charge a relaxer for farm hand ! Then DH and I were bad parents and left them doing school while we went 25 mins to the other farm to check the seeder was putting out the right amount of seed fertiliser. Now this would of been ok if DS mentor from school had not rung to check how DS was going and any Qs regarding new learning . I had to conduct the meeting on the phone while driving around the paddock looking at the seeder and DH wanting me to drive over Where crop was just planted ! Responsible parents !! Laugh is all I can do . They were fine , jobs not done but at least school work was . DD gave a Boarding House meeting tonight with all the girls who normally board . Bring on tomorrow.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 15, 2020, 01:20:15 pm
K Atie, don’t feel guilty.  Your kids are big enough to cope. They also seem pretty mature. Tell DD not to stress out as there will be other kids who will have done nothing over the holidays. Not just at her school but right across the state.  And that is who she is competing with.
When my DD and DS were in years 9 and 10, ( attending a very academic high powered school,) they both caught a German Measles. Both missed the last term of school. DD spent 12 week in Hospital. Both returned to school and picked up years 10 and 11. Both completed school with outstanding results.  I get very cross when I hear the PM saying our kids future education is at stake.  Their health and keeping them alive comes first, schooling second.
Judy, probably more distressing for you than your Mum. I am very impress at how the nursing homes are doing their best to manage a very difficult situation.
Title: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on April 16, 2020, 06:42:37 am
KAtie DD caught glandular fever and was completely out of action for almost a term.  She had a really bad case. When she was strong enough to sit up friends used to fax her the days lessons, and like Chookie’s DD and DS she came through with a 98.2 ATAR.  Don’t stress, although I know it’s what parents do.

DH and DD have set up a re creation of a drive in to watch Ford Vs Ferrari. However they are using DD’s Mustang instead of a Ferrari. I think isolation is getting to them.
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Post by: judydawn on April 16, 2020, 10:13:24 am
LOL, it’s amazing what people come up with when they’re bored cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on April 16, 2020, 10:33:11 pm
Thank you everyone again . So true about missing school when young and unwell , even I had many years ,aged 2-12 , in and out of hospital having cysts removed from my ear , the royal children’s hospital was what I though the best place for milkshakes! The kids will be ok just an adjustment to thier lives . To true regarding thier health and well-being than being at school as such .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 16, 2020, 10:49:01 pm
Quote from: judydawn on April 16, 2020, 10:13:24 am
LOL, it’s amazing what people come up with when they’re bored cookie.
Totally agree. Very creative Cookie.
With the lockdown, ( into our 5th week now). I have had more time to read and think. Lots of stuff on bread.  Also read an item by an Australian cook/ journalist on living in a small apartment in Paris with small child, husband and NO oven.  All these ideas came together and I wondered why no one has mentioned cooking bread in SC/ crock pot.
I was reading an article in The age by Richard Cornish, ( Brain Food).  I sent him an email and asked why this was never mentioned.  He replied immediately and asked how long a loaf took. I replied. Will be interesting to see if this is mentioned in his next posting.
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Post by: mcmich on April 17, 2020, 12:18:25 am
The children of today haven't really had to face any hardship, so it may be a good thing. Everyone seems to be getting very creative. DH and I have been getting many things done around the house and garden. Apparently there are some people in Newcastle/Lake Macquarie out shopping every day, which isn't good. My TMX and the forum have been a life saver for me. I needed almond meal for a recipe and was able to make it in the TMX where as in the last 2 years I would have just bought it. It may even earn a spot on the bench again.
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Post by: K Atie on April 17, 2020, 02:44:44 am
Had to take DH to the other farm so he can work in the granny flat / office ,I  had to pack food for the day . He is not managing with kids school schedules and his own phone calls and his ankle . So he is in his own isolation each day , a tad grumpy . so teens think it is great that they have a quiet house but are a little miffed to . Darling MIL thinks I’ve lost the plot and over reacting about the virus...oh well I can only try .
The pressure that a lot of families are in would be so bad , as I mentioned to DH yesterday , he is lucky to be able to have the farm functioning, a bit differently, unlike others who are jobless lost thier businesses etc .
How people are doing puzzles ,reading heaps  sewing , I have not managed that at all. Time will make that happen .
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Post by: mcmich on April 17, 2020, 05:56:56 am
Worked out how to hotspot from my phone. Our area finally got NBN on and we are waiting to be hooked up by our provider. Should happen within 48hrs. I really only need it so I am able to complete Covid19 training for work.
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Post by: judydawn on April 17, 2020, 07:19:31 am
I love hearing what you’re all doing to fill in your day.  Did you give that chap your recipe Chookie?
K Atie your DH is much better off on his own to get his work done, he may be glad when it’s time to come back home to the family though.
Gosh your area is slow getting hooked up to the NBN Michele, I hope it all goes well and you have no teething problems.
After a visit to the doctor to receive blood test results this morning I have a new path to follow which will keep me busy for a while - apparently I’m a Type 2 diabetic.  My appointment was at 9.15 this morning and here it is 6 hours later and I still haven’t had time to read what she printed out for me nor checked out anything online.  Nothing much is happening until next week when she rings me armed with more information from the blood & urine tests taken today.  Another challenge in my life but I’m up for it, I know so many diabetics but most are not doing the right thing from what I’ve observed with their eating habits.  3 are though and they seem to be doing OK.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 17, 2020, 11:06:32 am
Judy, you will do well with your new diet.  Just stick to it.
Yes I gave Richard Cornish what he needed.  But it made me think what a wonderful resource we have in the Forum posts.
K Atie, your poor DH.   He must be totally frustrated.  He is lucky he can escape.  You have a lot going on in your life.  Don’t be too hard on yourself.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 17, 2020, 11:18:18 am
Great news you could visit your Mum Judy albeit from behind a glass window. Sorry to hear you are Type 2 Diabetic.

I had a FaceTime session with a group of friends today. It was so good to laugh. One friend is an amazing gardener and when I told her DS was about to compost a load of excess seedlings because of the lockdown and she said NO!! She would contact DS and between them they would safely exchange seedlings for compost.
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Post by: K Atie on April 17, 2020, 11:28:26 am
Think we are all a bit quieter tonight . Big week , my chocolate cake became DS pre Birthday cake ( he will be 15 in ten days he announced tonight ) .
Thank you Chookie ,going to try to make small goals for me to feel good . Teens went for a long walk this afternoon, DD did a work out before that !
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Post by: judydawn on April 17, 2020, 11:54:55 am
I hope your friend got to DS before he got rid of the seedlings Denise, they’re pretty impossible to buy here at the moment.

I’ll be fine girls but it’s going to be totally different to Keto.  I might dig out all my Annette Sym recipe books as I’m sure they’re ideal for diabetics. 
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Post by: cookie1 on April 17, 2020, 11:57:45 am
Oh gosh Judy. That is possibly not quite the news you were expecting. When my doctor said my blood sugar was up I had to have a glucose tolerance test.  They take blood, then give you a sweet gooey drink and then take your blood again at about 1 hour and then 2 hours. It’s to see how your pancreas is working processing the sugars.
It’s now 3 1/2 years since I was diagnosed. Things are going pretty well for me.

Denise my brother FaceTimes friends and they have a coffee or drinks together. It sounds like a good idea at this time.
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Post by: judydawn on April 17, 2020, 01:41:08 pm
Yes that’s the test I had just before Easter cookie, only just got the results this morning as this  doctor only works Mondays and Fridays.  I know you’re doing well so I hope to as well.
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Post by: mcmich on April 18, 2020, 02:01:15 am
Sorry to hear your news Judy. Will be looking forward to seeing what you will be cooking. I like  Annette Syms recipes.
I love reading about how everyone is keeping themselves busy these days.
Glad too that I learned how to hotspot from my phone. This afternoon I should have been going to card making group. Obviouly that couldn't happen so the lady that's running it this month dropped kits in our letter boxes, we transferred the money to her account and we will have class via facebook live.
It was suggested to have a zoom party but not everyone is set up for that.
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Post by: judydawn on April 18, 2020, 05:05:46 am
I’m just looking at recipes at the moment Michele, until I have an appointment with a dietician I won’t be doing much.  The freezer is full of cooked food so I have to get rid of that first.
Enjoy your online class.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 18, 2020, 07:07:41 am
I have started to write a family history.  This will be based on what I have been told by various family members.  I will not be diligently checking births and dates.  It will be more about the people and what they did.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 18, 2020, 07:19:07 am
Good on you Chookie. Mum commenced Dad's side of the family but struck a problem back in the mid 1800's. Now things are easier to find I should pick it up.
Judy have a good chat with the dietician. Sadly the one I saw was useless, but I think I'm ok. I'm fortunate my GP groups has a diabetic nurse attached. I see her every 6 months. You may well be told that you need to see a Podiatrist, and have your eyes checked. My nurse also gets reports from the dentist I see. I get 5 free visits to the podiatrist which I love. Diabetes can effect our eyes, feet and goodness knows what else. Over here the WA diabetes group run lots of free sessions and they are only ever a phone call away. I knew absolutely nothing, but we attended a couple of classes etc and now feel fairly confident. I only need to test my blood sugar twice a week and still hate pricking my finger for it. Some people need to test several times a day.
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Post by: judydawn on April 18, 2020, 08:31:23 am
Yes the doctor did mention those other professionals cookie.  Many years ago I used to look into diabetic recipes when I had neighbours in for a meal, there are a few diabetics in the street.  I’d make sure the food I served was OK for them and made special diabetic desserts but they would eat the non-diabetic desserts.  Which food is suitable was hard to understand back then and still is but I’m hoping the dietician gives me enough information.  It seems that I can eat almost all the foods I couldn’t on Keto.  It will all take time to understand it all but I want to start doing the right thing now and be a little prepared before the next round of appointments.  I’ve started a list of questions I need to ask but in the meantime Mr Google is answering some of my questions.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 18, 2020, 08:49:06 am
That’s great Judy. Give me a yell if I can help in any way  ❤️
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Post by: judydawn on April 18, 2020, 01:38:46 pm
Thanks cookie, I will do that.  Tonight I’ve gone through my 7 Annette Sym books and made a list of recipes that interest me and which book they’re in.  That’s kept me busy all night plus I found a couple of the Diabetic magazines that I once subscribed to for some reason, I gave them to a friend years ago when she was diagnosed but these 2 must have stayed back for when I needed them myself!
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Post by: K Atie on April 18, 2020, 02:00:51 pm
Gosh Judy that’s a lot to take in . Chookie what a great idea .
The bad thing about DH going to the other farm means I have to take him and pick up . Today DD slept in till 11.30 , we called her princess! DH and I went to farm south again left DS doing his homework DD asleep . I had to drive everywhere! DH decided to light the stubbles ( the dried stems of crop from harvest in Jan February! No he had a lighter from our worker and told me to drive up the hill away from the smoke !! Yes he is on his crutches with his right foot in bright blue plaster up to his knee , hope you are all laughing , bending down foot in air and them flames 🔥 this is so stupid as he is moving away from the crackling stubble , truly I think I have a mad man on the loose . It was ok but as we drove around to check other paddocks I could see it burning slowly . Yes our worker was there planting the next door paddock. And our fire truck was brought down to make sure all ok . This is a normal thing to burn the stubble , but not with a man on crutches in the paddock.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 18, 2020, 10:37:59 pm
Oh KAtie, I really feel for you.  We have a lot of stubble fires around here. Can’t see any mad men on crutches though.  ;D
Having same trouble with RAL.  Has been told not to do anything where he will hurt himself as the low platelets mean his blood is thick and will form clots.  Clot then go to heart or brain.  Yesterday he was under the ride on mower , fixing the blades.
Might type up the peanut recipe as Ral liked them.  Very easy and makes a lot.
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Post by: judydawn on April 18, 2020, 11:51:49 pm
K Atie that was so funny to read, once DH gets the all clear to go back to work he’ll be a happy chappy.  It’s hard to keep a good man (or woman) down, it makes me wonder how he’ll be when he reaches retirement as this really is a taste of it.
Chookie you need to tie Ral to a chair, here’s another man who cannot sit around doing nothing all day.  Bless them both, I can understand the position they’re in.
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Post by: mcmich on April 19, 2020, 12:20:43 am
Hard having active men that have been told to rest. That would have been a hilarious scene Katie.
We will be out in the garden today, doing a pre winter go over. We have already relaid some wobbly pavers in the car port and DH has has bricked in the gardens either side as they just had treated logs and were looking worse for wear.
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Post by: K Atie on April 19, 2020, 06:07:51 am
DH dad never retired , although he was very unwell before he pasted away . So DH will not retire . Sunday yes I think I could sleep in , ok so I did a bit , Read - no way . Jobs well other than washing a few sets of sheets not much else . Tried to self repair the dryer last night as it is making a rather bad sound...please did not die dryer .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2020, 08:02:02 am
Men!!! Gotta love them though. I think as they get over 21 we need to get some thick rope to tie them down .
Some are very different though. I have a friend whose husband, when they retired did nothing except watch tv. She found it very trying.
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Post by: judydawn on April 19, 2020, 10:36:19 am
Yes that would be hard to take cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 19, 2020, 01:07:40 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on April 19, 2020, 08:02:02 am
Men!!! Gotta love them though. I think as they get over 21 we need to get some thick rope to tie them down .
Some are very different though. I have a friend whose husband, when they retired did nothing except watch tv. She found it very trying.
Sounds like he was depressed and missing work.  When I retired I didn’t cope at all.  ( it was my choice to retire) the School asked me to come back and fix up the mess the man who took over from me made. I worked part time for 2 years and gradually accepted the idea.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 20, 2020, 07:27:59 am
You are probably correct Chookie. Another friend couldn't cope when he retired. He went back to work for about 5 years working in the laundry of the casino. He enjoyed it as it wasn't high powered with all the fun that went with his previous job. He then retired the same time as his wife and loves it.
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Post by: mcmich on April 20, 2020, 09:40:18 am
Retirement is different for everyone.
I'm loving isolation.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 20, 2020, 10:31:29 pm
I would love to retire, but fear I would become a blob sitting at home reading all the time.  DH has no intentions of retiring - even when we leave the business he will continue on at home with new making and restoring.
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Post by: mcmich on April 21, 2020, 03:19:46 am
If you really enjoy what you do then it's not a chore. I went casual in 2015 and I loved that as I picked the days I wanted to go to work. They talked me into going back part time and I like just working 3 days a week.
Today I grocery shopped - the stock wasn't too bad on the shelf - there wasn't any bread flour or panko crumbs. I needed a couple more biscuit trays so went to K. Mart, the first non grocery store in over 4 weeks. There was nothing in the kitchen ware department. Only a few big roasting pans. Hardly any appliances apart from toasters. Will have to order online.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 21, 2020, 04:22:28 am
Thanks, Michelle, you have just saved me a pointless trip to the shops as I need a new salad spinner, I am assuming that there are none of them around just now so I'll pop onto the internet and order one.  It seems a shame to order just one item, though, perhaps I could 'pad' it out a bit ... I wonder what else I could buy?
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Post by: cookie1 on April 21, 2020, 10:37:14 am
Go for it Marina.
Not a lot going on here. Marina, I said when I retired I would read for an hour a day. That was almost 15 years ago and I still haven’t achieved it. I seem to potter round doing this and that.
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Post by: K Atie on April 21, 2020, 02:31:07 pm
My Step Dad retired early , he drove my mum mad , but then he  consulted much happier . Dropped DH off to his new found office ,Did a Zoom meeting today , it wasn’t that bad .DD DS both got thier lunch . Made food !! Then picked up DH earlier like 5 ( 6.30 at night is too late ).told the family to serve up there own dinner !  Had prepped an area to do my first Zoom yoga class ... it was good to do it but strange too . The reason I do all these extra things normally is to step away and have me time , take a deep breath. It’s odd how we are bringing everything into our homes , the future will be how we plan our home around all of this .!
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Post by: achookwoman on April 21, 2020, 11:02:09 pm
Yes, KAtie it is all really strange. Every day I get a post online from businesses trying to adapt.  I don’t need any more food but feel I should help them survive. Yesterday a collaboration between Meigas , the Spanish Restaurant and a smallgoods producer are offering home deliveries.  Source bulk foods, order and pay online and pickup from shop.
Yesterday I picked all the Medlars off the 2 trees. Friend said that vinegar made from them is very nice.  Might give it a go. Have Made Medlar Jelly in the past.
Started my Kefir again.  Had let my Kefir grains die a year or so ago. Made this lot with a Kefir powder and Lactose free milk.  A bit risky but it seems to be making a soft setting.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 22, 2020, 08:41:58 am
I saw the podiatrist this morning and then did my food shopping. A few cranky people about but nothing that a smile and good morning to them didn't fix. No kids there today and few people. Our kids don't go back to school until the middle of next week.
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Post by: K Atie on April 22, 2020, 02:48:08 pm
Chookie do you get your flour from Source Bulk foods ?
We had a slower morning today although I had DH food packed up before Home school statered . DH and I stopped at our local bakery , I normally get a treat for everyone..vanilla slice none left, milk and a loaf of sliced white bread - this is not for me we use it in our toastie machine and DH likes it . Now we always seem to catch up with a few people , distance appropriate. Had a ok day made soup.. oh my one every two days and a cake or slice every time too. Lucky MIL passed on a batch of hedgehog to us too . We had a lovely roast dinner and then DD was holding Boarding house meeting , quite in the house . Meanwhile DS was attending the boys boarding house meeting ! Read a bit of my book , have to set a page goal each day now or I will not be ready for book club.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 22, 2020, 11:41:15 pm
K Atie , I bought my last lot of bread flour from Natures Cargo.  It is from the Weston flour mill. A mixture of NZ  and Australian wheat.  Not as good as Laucke.  I have to add a bit extra yeast and Improver to it. It was $14.50 for 12.5 K. You can look at the Catalogue on line.  They have specials which change each month.  No prices in Catalogue but cheaper than shops as you are buying bulk.
I love the Source products because they are very fresh.  However they are also expensive. I can buy unusual products from them like Dried Sour Cherries and the Ginger infused Coconut. Also, their Maple Syrup is amazing.
DD picked up a cartridge for my printer.  Funny the things you run out of. 
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Post by: judydawn on April 23, 2020, 02:14:48 am
Once I see the dietician I’ll go shopping for some ingredients I am now allowed to eat, rice, pasta etc - I haven’t been down those aisles for 6 months now so it will be interesting to see if they have any of the type I’m allowed to have. I haven’t missed pasta or rice (I love zoodles in lieu of pasta) but it opens up a lot more recipes if I can find the type I need.  I don’t expect to be baking bread any time soon but I did buy some wholewheat rolls and bread earlier this week which makes for a quick no brainer lunch at times.
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Post by: mcmich on April 23, 2020, 07:04:43 am
All your days sound a lot more interesting than mine. At work we started the day with 6 patients for 3 of us. 2 pt's were discharged and we got 7 O/T cases back. Will enjoy the quiet before elective surgery starts back up again. There will be a back log.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 23, 2020, 07:45:01 am
Well here we are in our 5 th week of self imposed isolation while Coronavirus roars around the world.  We are sitting at the table drinking coffee and discussing Anne Boleyn .  Ral is reading Hilary  Mantel.
The TMX has been running hot all morning.
The Chooks are very cross with me as I haven’t let them out for 2 days.
Domestic harmony in a Chaotic world.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2020, 08:52:11 am
DD is reading the latest Hilary Mantel book.

DD and I snuck out this morning and went to a coffee shop and ordered 2 takeaway coffees and a piece of carrot cake. The cake was nice but the coffees weren't the best. That will teach us.

Mich DD rang her boss and offered to go back to work if they needed her during the Covid crisis. They said with out elective surgery they were so slack and were asking some Pharmacy staff to take some leave. She felt better after enquiring.
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Post by: K Atie on April 23, 2020, 12:23:20 pm
Thank you Chookie , I’ll keep that in mind regarding the flour , think I need an energy boost but it is not there at the moment.
We had a good day DH slowed down and rested most of the morning. I had a very fast hour to get lunch heated and prep for the power going out for the day !! It didn’t happen too windy . New ploles being put up in our area . Lucky we didn’t get the generator up to house for no reason , all computers etc had to be charged.
Love that Ral and Chookie are chattering about books etc , chooks will love it when they get out . Local egg company Greens eggs are doing a farm gate drive by to rehome 18 month old chooks this weekend , very tempting but think we will stick to ours , never happy mixing old and new . 
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Post by: achookwoman on April 24, 2020, 06:52:00 am
KAtie, good not to mix the different aged Chooks. What a nuisance about the power.  That often happens here.
RAL reads good literature and I read rubbish. I have read a lot about Henry and his wives. It interests me that some historians think she ( Anne Boleyn)  was a bad girl and other just the opposite. Hilary Mantel passionately believes the former.
Cookie Ral is rereading Hilary Mantel before he starts on her recent book. I also feel like nicking out. There hasn’t been a recorded case of the virus in Ballarat for 22 days.
Mab, that is sad that your GD can’t celebrate her Birthday now. 
Got another Wilsons Fruit and Veg delivery. Very good mixture, except for the potatoes and onions.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 24, 2020, 12:08:07 pm
My BIL’s niece celebrates her 21st in early May. Her Mum is organising a drive past for her. It will be a surprise. We are taking the old Ute, the EJ Holden and DD her Mustang.

I had good intentions today but didn’t carry through with them.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 24, 2020, 12:38:19 pm
Cookie that sounds nice and very special.
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Post by: judydawn on April 24, 2020, 12:50:28 pm
It does sound special, how far away is she?
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Post by: K Atie on April 24, 2020, 05:44:17 pm
I went supermarket shopping Aldi for crovac meat and then Safeway’s ! Took to long and kids texted to say internet out ! By the time I wiped everything down before I put the shopping in the car it was a long process. Came home with a migraine and went to bed , tried eating late lunch walk outside . Woke up at 6 ,had to get DH , never have I driven and thought this is dangerous but took it slowly . Bed DD and DS stepped up and got  dinner .
I woke up at 12.30am to DD and DH full on talking dear me they will not be up for dawn . Have not made Anzac biscuits, so hope to make in the morning.
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Post by: mab19 on April 24, 2020, 11:06:44 pm
Up early this morning for the Anzac dawn service in our driveway.  A good few of the neighbours were also up and had lights on the footpath.  Back inside for some breakfast and a hot cuppa then watched some of the service on the TV.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 25, 2020, 12:09:57 am
I will be making Tahini biscuits, which are a butter free version of Anzacs.  Anzacs were one of the first things I made when I got my TMX in 2009.
For my Family history, will write today what I remember about family members who were involved in both World Wars. Grandfather who stood in mud up to his waist in trenches to uncle who flew planes out of England and was awarded  DFC.
K ATIE, have you got a freezer?  If you have, fill it so you don’t have to shop for meat too often.  Can you get groceries delivered? Batch cook. ( the TMX is not the best for this)  use your slow cooker and use your TMX to assist. Tray bakes are good. You have enough to cope with without the stress of shopping at this difficult time. you may be going over the top with the sterilisation.  I leave the delivered boxes on the veranda and spray with Glen 20. there have not been any reported cases of the virus in our area for 23 days.
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Post by: mcmich on April 25, 2020, 01:36:54 am
Sounds like a nice way to spend ANZAC day Chookie.

Cookie, doesn't your daughter work at the hospital anymore? Elective surgery will be starting up again next week in NSW. It will still be limited but at least it is something. I hope they won't be lifting restrictions too quickly.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 25, 2020, 08:42:45 am
Quote from: judydawn on April 24, 2020, 12:50:28 pm
It does sound special, how far away is she?

We are lucky as the birthday girl only lives a couple of suburbs away from us.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 25, 2020, 08:43:51 am
Quote from: mcmich on April 25, 2020, 01:36:54 am
Sounds like a nice way to spend ANZAC day Chookie.

Cookie, doesn't your daughter work at the hospital anymore? Elective surgery will be starting up again next week in NSW. It will still be limited but at least it is something. I hope they won't be lifting restrictions too quickly.

Yes Mich she is still there, just on long service leave.
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Post by: K Atie on April 25, 2020, 12:07:45 pm
When I went shopping I looked at a freezer , DH thinks I’m crazy but I would like to get one so we can put lamb in it too. Traybakes that would be great idea .we get fruit and veg delivered now once a weekend they have milk , the bakery we get thier bread and treats also milk ,but no groceries . So enjoyed making and eating  your Anzac biscuits today Chookie thank you .
I feel a lot better today . Although the four of us went and did a paddock burn . I drove the Fire truck 🚒 no idea how to , DH was not popular. Eventually he told me what to do ! DD on the back putting out embers , she is quite capable . DS driving the Ute with the flame starter ( water tank on too ) DH passenger directing him . Both kids have done junior fire brigade each summer and comps . So our Anzac Day was fun in the end .
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Post by: judydawn on April 25, 2020, 02:18:19 pm
Always something to do there K Atie.  You might get the rain tomorrow that we’ve been having for the past few hours here in Adelaide so that will settle everything for you.  The family works well as as team.
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Post by: mcmich on April 26, 2020, 12:03:49 am
You are always so busy Katie.
Another beautiful day here. It was 29 yesterday and to be about the same today. So some more time in the garden and some cooking. I'm just get so excited when my cooking turns out after a 2 year run of disasters.
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Post by: mcmich on April 26, 2020, 12:36:10 am
DS and DIL had another successful fish yesterday. The flathead was for DH and they swapped the flounder with a friend for eggs (they have chickens).
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Post by: achookwoman on April 26, 2020, 12:54:49 am
K ATIE, that was a big job well done. Congratulations to the whole family.
KAtie, when we had 2 houses, one in the city and the other in the country, I couldn’t have managed without a very large freezer. ( the kids called it Jurassic Park ) I was working full time, long hours.  I would buy a whole lamb or a side of beef and always had something available. Groceries and Fruit once a fortnight. Your situation is different but a freezer does save time and money. I now have 2 upright ones with drawers . More convenient but don’t hold as much.

Michele, we watched with despair as you couldn’t get cooking to work.  Very glad  you have turned that corner.  We all have days when nothing turns out right.

Today I am going to experiment with flavour bombs.  These are a mixture of spices that are kept in the freezer and added to dishes.
Wow, Michele, that is terrific.  Love fresh fish. 
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Post by: mcmich on April 26, 2020, 05:51:56 am
Jurasic Park - That's a good one. We use to call my MIL's freezer The Time Capsule because every time she cleaned it out there would be old, unidentifiable things in it.
Will look forward to your floral arrangements Chookie, sounds like fun.

DH and I walked along the lake today, lovely warm weather and the lake was gorgeous.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 26, 2020, 11:01:52 pm
Nice looking lake.  Thanks for the photo.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 27, 2020, 07:47:18 am
Gorgeous place to walk Mich.
I  like the sound of flavour bombs Chookie.
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Post by: judydawn on April 27, 2020, 08:47:32 am
Are flavour bombs a bit like Tenina’s umami cubes Chookie?
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Post by: achookwoman on April 27, 2020, 01:29:05 pm
I’m not familiar with Taninas cubes.  These are based on a Roux and with spices added. Didn’t get around to making today.  A very cold start to the day.  Spent most of it outside.
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Post by: K Atie on April 27, 2020, 02:01:58 pm
I was looking at upright freezers Chookie .
Today is DS 15 Th Birthday, a feast bacon and eggs for breakfast , pizzas for lunch ( I prepped the dough yesterday) double decker hazelnut chocolate cake . Arvotea at DMIL social distancing, she made chocolate sponge cake !! Drone testing while I did a Zoom quilting group for an hour . Dinner was lasagna and salad . Food coma . DS had a great day .
 I even managed to bake a batch of macadamia  Anzac biscuits, a touch of sewing and multiple trips to paddock. At lest we had a great day .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 27, 2020, 11:08:01 pm
K ATIE , Great way to celebrate DS Birthday.  Bet he loved all the food.  My DD Birthday today.
I would normally make her a cake to take to work, but with this Coronavirus there is no shared food at work.  However I will make her a Sticky Date Pud and a Lemon Feather Cake. She is very particular with the social distancing, so will not be sharing a meal together.
The Source Bulk foods is organizing an order on line and pickup at store.  I can’t get the order form to down load.  First day so there may be some bugs in the process OR it could be me.   :-[
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Post by: mcmich on April 28, 2020, 01:57:06 am
Wow, Katie that was a birthday feast. Lemon feather cake sounds yummy.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 28, 2020, 06:22:36 am
KAtie a busy day but it sounds like a delicious one. I had a lovely surprise this morning. My hairdresser rang and said she is not open but she and her 2IC are at work. They were ringing regulars and offering them an appointment. There will only be the client and them in the hairdressers. I jumped at the chance as I'm looking rather wild and messy now.
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Post by: K Atie on April 28, 2020, 07:12:24 am
DS is still in food coma !
A more settled day here. Cooking .
Having a yoga zoom class tonight .
Must remember to pick up DH early .
Drone flying going on it takes amazing pictures, mm DS and DD are out there now taking photos of DD !!
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Post by: mcmich on April 28, 2020, 10:49:13 am
Quote from: cookie1 on April 28, 2020, 06:22:36 am
KAtie a busy day but it sounds like a delicious one. I had a lovely surprise this morning. My hairdresser rang and said she is not open but she and her 2IC are at work. They were ringing regulars and offering them an appointment. There will only be the client and them in the hairdressers. I jumped at the chance as I'm looking rather wild and messy now.

WA, is relaxing restrictions, so hairdressers should be ok. NSW is relaxing restrictions as of Friday - Im not so sure. Relaxing restrictions as we are coming up to winter may be pre-emptive.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 28, 2020, 09:56:37 pm
Michelle, I tend to agree with you, I am concerned that things may go 'belly up' soon and people may not be as willing to self isolate again if it comes to that.  Already, in Melbourne, I am noticing far more people on the streets and lots more traffic.  My fingers are crossed that all will be well.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 28, 2020, 10:24:19 pm
Today we go out.  Has been 2 week since we have been ‘out’. Ral  has to have a blood test to see if his platelets are still low. Because the Dr puts urgent on the pathology slip, he goes straight in.
I also have to go to the PO to post a letter. 
Our hairdresser keeps sending messages to say she is open from the middle of next month. We will hang out as long as possible.  I even put my hair in rollers yesterday as I couldn’t stand it much longer.
I share Marina’s concern. I think people are getting tired of the isolation.   
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Post by: mab19 on April 29, 2020, 05:48:48 am
Today I have been giving DD bread lessons via the phone and texts.  She rang from the supermarket to ask what she needed and it went from there.  She has made a very nice loaf of No Fuss Bread in a 20cm cake tin as she didn't have a bread tin..  I rose so much I thought it might overflow.    Looks like I might have to give her my spare bread tin. 
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Post by: cookie1 on April 29, 2020, 12:08:04 pm
We are having restaurants and bars etc opening fairly soon. Hairdressers and beauticians not yet.
Like everyone I am very concerned about relaxing the rules. I haven’t been overly worried about the Covid 19 but I am concerned about what may happen now.

I’ve been chasing up our flu needle. Our GP doesn’t have any and doesn’t know when he will be getting more in.
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Post by: K Atie on April 29, 2020, 11:14:56 pm
Another crazy day . We all went to Melbourne, DH to have cast off cam boot on , all of us to visit GP for flu shoot ! Mobile school on line ! Visited DM that made the kids so happy but hard no hugs . It poured on the way home . Stopped at Wilsons to get needed supplies . School worked ok , teacher was amazed at dedication of DD . Mostly worked .
DH was worn out and his foot scrars are massive !
We had so much trouble getting the flu shot that I resorted to going to Melbourne for them and they had to hold them for us . I was told May / June .
And yes today started early with DD doing a maths test that happened yesterday , so up starting at 7.30 to do it before school . I only jumped up to put heater a stoke fire 🔥.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 30, 2020, 01:54:26 am
I have a packet of no knead Wholemeal flour.  Will make a loaf to their recipe.  It has double the amount of yeast that I would normally add. Will make 1/2 recipe to see what it is like. 
Good day to tidy some kitchen drawers.
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Post by: mcmich on April 30, 2020, 06:09:43 am
Quote from: cookie1 on April 29, 2020, 12:08:04 pm
Hairdressers and beauticians not yet.

I think that each state is different too confuses people. In NSW hairdressers can open (some have, some haven't) beauticians are closed.

I don't know how you fit everything in Katie.

Work today and we were 3/4 full now certain elective surgeries have restarted. We will have to stay at that capacity as every patient needs there own room.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 30, 2020, 08:49:27 am
I had my hair cut today and a coffee and long chat with the hairdresser. I felt so bad for her as she was saying if she can't get back to work at full capacity she may lose her business, she was quite upset over it. I feel for those that have small businesses.
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Post by: K Atie on April 30, 2020, 11:25:57 am
Sometimes I have no idea how I fit it all in either .
DH slept in ! I made sausage rolls and soup for DD and DS , they demolished the sausage rolls for lunch . Checked my chooks , they are slowing down laying . But one is unwell , think she is the oldest called Lucky , sad we love having them , they do bring me such joy and boy the amount of money I have saved .
DH has realised how incapacitated he is !
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Post by: achookwoman on April 30, 2020, 10:11:53 pm
KAtie, I feel for your poor DH.  I had a bad ankle for 2 weeks and nearly went off my head not being able to get around. Better now.
Didn’t get much done yesterday. Spent a lot of time on the phone.  Try and ring several friends once a week, who are in Isolation and live by themselves. 
Working on the Flavour Bombs. Aiming at using them in TMX , SC and with Tray Bakes.
Ral  back to weekly blood tests.  Trying to give the platelets a boost with steroids. We will cope. 
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Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2020, 09:53:43 am
Fingers crossed for RAl.
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Post by: K Atie on May 01, 2020, 01:42:22 pm
Well think kids were pleased it’s Friday . DH eventually got up and I did tell him lunch will be in half an hour ( 12.10 is our new lunchtime only 35 mins ) . Cooked and read my book club book . Second fire going so DD is warmer in the dinning room ! DH decided to light the boiler , this as you may well know is my pet hate as such . It is a wood fired hydronic heating . Great heat but that boiler gives me a hard time . We are toasty warm to night . DH and DS lite it and out they go to the boiler room ! Hope DH does not slip with his crutches and cam boot ! Well if there is not snow on the mountains I’ll be very surprised. We all have cabin fever and need to get out , pity normally we would take a drive to Halls Gap and see the snow .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 01, 2020, 11:20:36 pm
Thanks for all the good wishes for Ral.
It is too cold and wet to spend time outside.  Will take the Chooks some warm porridge. 
Got another delivery from Woolies.  Very nice young man delivered it. All in good order. 
Also couldn’t get the Source Bulk Foods on line order form to work but they let me type a list and submit it on line . Their follow up was really good.  They will ring and I will pay by card over the phone and then just go in and collect. 
I miss doing the shopping, but this is probably saving me spending on things I don’t really need now.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 02, 2020, 08:46:06 am
I find that isolation is saving me money. Perhaps not so much on food etc but other bits and pieces.
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Post by: K Atie on May 02, 2020, 12:44:34 pm
Oh my gosh can it get any colder ! DS is fast learning how the wood boiler works , and how much wood three fires consume. 
We started a puzzle today , it’s one of Melbourne 1000 pieces , now even I am using a magnifying glass , DS and I had a great time starting it. It’s a drawing and tiny tiny pictures.
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Post by: mab19 on May 03, 2020, 01:38:09 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 02, 2020, 08:46:06 am
I find that isolation is saving me money. Perhaps not so much on food etc but other bits and pieces.

Cookie, I find that since DS has been doing the shopping my grocery bill is much smaller.  I give him a list he shops and delivers it to me.  No browsing the aisles and picking up all those little extras.  I wonder how I will go when I'm finally let loose.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 03, 2020, 02:34:07 am
Quote from: mab19 on May 03, 2020, 01:38:09 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 02, 2020, 08:46:06 am
I find that isolation is saving me money. Perhaps not so much on food etc but other bits and pieces.

Cookie, I find that since DS has been doing the shopping my grocery bill is much smaller.  I give him a list he shops and delivers it to me.  No browsing the aisles and picking up all those little extras.  I wonder how I will go when I'm finally let loose.
Same here  Mab, but I think for us it is going to be some time.  DD picks up bits but mostly we are having things delivered.
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Post by: mcmich on May 03, 2020, 07:36:33 am
Restrictions eased it NSW on Friday. You may shop for non essentials and 2 adults may visit a home regardless of how many people live there. I stopped into Aldi on the way home from work and it was crowded. It seemed that there was a lack of regard for the 1.5m. As I was waiting at the checkout, the lady behind me started to unpack her shopping and brushed up against me. She was way too close.

Today DH and I went for drive. We drove through the open shopping centre which has the carpark in the middle. People were linning up to get into K.mart and there wasn't 1.5m inbetween them.  Level 3 elective surgery starts up on Monday.
Everything seems to be happening too soon.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 03, 2020, 08:56:39 am
Mich, I agree. I feel it is too soon as well. I see where a school  in Victoria has had a teacher diagnosed with Covid 19. Not very good.
DD came shopping with me a couple of weeks ago to make it quicker. She ended up walking around with her arms held out at 45 degrees to her body and seeing the eagles football song. People gave her a wide berth as they thought she was crazy. It had the desired affect.
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Post by: K Atie on May 03, 2020, 01:02:51 pm
Kids have been helping getting the rams out of the mobs . DS was very tiered by the end of the day , he got a toastie lamb and mint sauce in the paddock . Drove DH around checking the new spreader (lime)was working!! In the end the front end loader tractor sprung an oil leak big time . In between I was trying to make a marinade for chicken tonight . We will have it tomorrow night now .
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Post by: mcmich on May 03, 2020, 09:48:26 pm
That's hillarious Cookie - very good thinking.

I'm exhausted just reading about all you did Katie.

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Post by: achookwoman on May 04, 2020, 01:30:18 am
Cookie, Ral and I had a good laugh at your DD actions.  Should be more of it.
KAtie, you could do with some of the Flavour Bombs I am developing.  Used the first one this morning to add to chicken thighs.  So easy.  You make a lot and freeze in individual containers.  When needed , just add to protein and either marinade and cook or as a simmer sauce.  This one is 1 Tablespoon of each,  sweet chilli sauce, soy, and maple syrup, and 1/2 tablespoon of TMX Veggie stick. This is enough for 1 k of protein. This does not freeze solid.
 No liquid added as enough will come from the chicken. 
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Post by: achookwoman on May 04, 2020, 01:34:44 am
4 chicken thighs, about 500 g.  I flavour bomb. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200504/3a3206d52ef589f529038b43ffb50da7.jpg)


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Post by: JulieO on May 04, 2020, 03:58:38 am
Quote from: cookie1 on May 03, 2020, 08:56:39 am
DD came shopping with me a couple of weeks ago to make it quicker. She ended up walking around with her arms held out at 45 degrees to her body and seeing the eagles football song. People gave her a wide berth as they thought she was crazy. It had the desired affect.

Your daughter sounds like a character Cookie, would have liked to have seen that!  ;D

Chookie, liking the sound of your flavour bombs.  Looking forward to seeing what else you come up with. They would be perfect for those days when you don't want to put too much effort into dinner and yet want something tasty, well done.   :D
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Post by: achookwoman on May 04, 2020, 06:57:00 am
Julie, as usual you have hit the nail on the head. I have got tired of the time that it takes to gather the ingredients together. It was sheer bliss this morning to pop a prepared bomb into the SC with the chicken.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 04, 2020, 07:55:13 am
I love the idea of flavour bombs too. I will make up the one you mentioned Chookie.

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Post by: K Atie on May 04, 2020, 11:58:31 am
Another week of school on line learning at home !! Now DS had double study this am , he then had sport this arvo too ! Workouts on line !!
DD is prepping for an English SAC tomorrow.
DH and I did a lupin check that it is growing so fast . Lunch in the oven !  Kids are getting use to me saying serve it up and eat as I’m late getting back again .
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Post by: judydawn on May 04, 2020, 02:35:56 pm
I love the idea of the flavour bomb too Chookie, so 1 bomb provides enough sauce for the meat?
Cookie, I had a good laugh at what DD did - did you pretend you didn’t know her?
Today I took a friend to Costco, thank goodness it has settled down there.  I needed to buy things as a thank you to the staff of the nursing home.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 04, 2020, 11:38:41 pm
Flavour Bomb as posted is enough for 4 large serves or about 1 k of meat.  ( for us probably 6 serves) I froze it in 2 separate little containers but would also be good frozen in plastic Zip lock Snack bags.  This mixture didn’t freeze hard but remained soft.
This one is a keeper and I will multiply the recipe by 4 , now that I have tested it.  It is so easy to just add to the meat without sorting through looking for the ingredients. 
I want people who use this idea to make flavours that they particularly like , using the Flavour Bombs as a base.  For example, black olives could be added to this first basic recipe. 
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Post by: judydawn on May 05, 2020, 12:15:53 am
Chookie can you please post your Flavour Bomb recipe in Condiments & Sauces so that it’s easy to find.  Variations can be added as you trial new flavours.
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Post by: mcmich on May 05, 2020, 06:56:48 am
Flavour bombs sound like real time savers.

Made bread today that eventually came out of the tins. Half way through making soup and error C161 came up on the screen. I shut it down as asked, several times with no luck. Rang Head Office. They said it was a problem with the lid closing arms. They were very helpful sending me an email within minutes. Will have to be sent to Melbourne for a service.
So while it's being fixed I will cook the traditional way. Have been looking through the non TMX recipe section. Maybe will start a Herman the German friendship cake, if I can find somewhere warm to keep him.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 05, 2020, 07:19:13 am
Will do Judy.
Michele, the service center in Melb is very good.  I’m surprised that there isn’t a service center in NSW.
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Post by: judydawn on May 05, 2020, 08:22:23 am
Thanks Chookie, it’s a great idea.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 05, 2020, 11:13:05 pm
Michele, if you want to make bread using Forum recipes, most will work ok if instead of where it says to knead for 4 minutes,  you hand knead for a minimum of 20 kneads.  You can do this in the bowl you are mixing the dough in. 
Also, some baking tins stick.  The only remedy is to line the tin with baking paper.
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Post by: mcmich on May 06, 2020, 08:41:14 am
Quote from: achookwoman on May 05, 2020, 11:13:05 pm
Michele, if you want to make bread using Forum recipes, most will work ok if instead of where it says to knead for 4 minutes,  you hand knead for a minimum of 20 kneads.  You can do this in the bowl you are mixing the dough in. 
Also, some baking tins stick.  The only remedy is to line the tin with baking paper.

Thanks Chookie. I might give it a go or wait until TMX comes back. DH and I don't really need to be eating so much bread. We will be the couple that need to widden the door to get out of the house.
If I want to make bread will make your Grandma's bread that uses mayo and cook it in the 4 x pie maker. Hopefully the new tin I purchased won't stick.

Head Office were very helpful. I had an email within minutes with the instructions of how to send TMX off for servicing. It is quite easy. They usually have a 10 day turn around, although Aus Post is struggling at the moment.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 07, 2020, 04:15:31 am
Oh that’s bad about your thermomix Mich. hopefully it won’t take too long with Australia Post.
I was laughing at DD Judy. I stayed close as she protected me then. If I had done it I would have been told “Mum you are embarrassing me!”

At 5 today we are going to be involved in a drive by 21st celebration. DH has prepared the old Ute.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 07, 2020, 06:03:55 am
Ahhh, Cookie, that is so nice.
We had 2 deliveries today.  Chemist and Woolies.  It was the bad tempered man who came a couple of weeks ago.  He was ok today , carried all the bags up the stairs and even had a joke with Ral when RAL offered to get in the photo that they have to take of the delivered goods.
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Post by: mcmich on May 07, 2020, 09:57:35 am
Cookie, a drive by is good - a vintage drive by is extra special.
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Post by: judydawn on May 07, 2020, 10:58:14 am
How lovely that will be cookie, it will make for a very special birthday surprise.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 07, 2020, 11:10:56 pm
Yesterday I spent the day experimenting with my second Flavour Bomb.  Where the Number 1 Bomb was simple, this one is more complex and has forced me to think outside the box.  Really quite exciting.  The vegetarian version was surprisingly very nice.  DD and GD are doing a taste test of this one for me. Will post when satisfied.
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Post by: K Atie on May 08, 2020, 01:45:02 am
Cookie that is so nice to do for a 21st .
Great the delivery man was pleasant.
Now I know that I have been taking on more than I can deal with, but that’s iso life for all .
Had a huge migraine yesterday , slept when I could ate nothing did nothing . The wheels fell off but by dinner time all came together !! This morning DD emptied dishwasher and restacked it , DS helped too . School started without me . Day of rest again today , all I will have to do is wash and put away fruit and veg delivery. Feeling ok but no way better.
May be a long mother’s day care package now !
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Post by: achookwoman on May 08, 2020, 06:47:34 am
Added another Flavour Bomb recipe.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 08, 2020, 07:36:36 am
KAtie do take care of yourself.

Chookie we appreciate all your flavour bomb experimenting.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 09, 2020, 12:17:22 am
Thanks Cookie..  the next 2 in the pipeline are the Korma recipe from my blog. Of the 400+ recipes on my blog, this is one of the most popular. And a very simple Nigel Slater recipe. 
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Post by: K Atie on May 09, 2020, 01:13:38 pm
We’ll we all stayed inside today , DH foot was Swollen so he had it up for the day . DD school work . DS helped with the fires . I attempted to do DS Melbourne puzzzel , it’s so tiny and so hard , magnifying glass . Sat by the fire all day . Did try to do washing and tidy house !!
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Post by: achookwoman on May 10, 2020, 01:16:30 am
Yesterday it was cold and rained most of the day. 
We received our Smallgoods order.   There was one item that they couldn’t supply.  They replaced it with so much other stuff that I thought that we had someone else’s order.  But our name was on both bags.  The quality is superb. 
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Post by: K Atie on May 10, 2020, 01:12:10 pm
Hope everyone had a great mother’s day .
DS made breakfast baby Dutch pancake in the oven wow it was huge .
Lunch was poached egg with baby chicken sausage cooked cherry tomatoes, had to eat three as DS perfected them to be runny .
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Post by: mcmich on May 10, 2020, 10:50:14 pm
Lovely and sunny but very cool this morning at 13 but a much warmer start than Chookie has been having.
After doing a bit of housework will spend the afternoon making cards to send to friends and family that I haven't seen since the virus took off. I'm also in a facebook group and we send cards to each other from all over the world. We call it happy mail and it is such a thrill to get a card in the post box. I've had cards from Canada, The States, Holland, Germany, NZ and of course Australia.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 10, 2020, 11:17:23 pm
Michele, that is very nice with the cards.
Today we are getting ready for the hair dresser.  She is coming to the house.
Yesterday I made an additional small Lemon Feather cake for our neighbour.  As I suspected her daughter came home from shopping with nothing.  She was frightened she would catch the virus.
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Post by: judydawn on May 11, 2020, 02:23:28 am
That was nice of you Chookie. I like the idea of a home visit from your hairdresser.
Michele what a great idea with the international card idea and I’m sure your friends and relatives will appreciate receiving a card from you during the current situation.
K Atie your Mothers’ Day sounded very nice.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 11, 2020, 07:24:51 am
Mich the card idea is great. We don’t seem to have snail mail much now.
I’m sure your neighbour appreciated the cake Chookie. Sad that her DD was so worried she couldn’t shop.

We went out to see my brother today. We can now legally see each other and we did stay our 1.5 metres apart.
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Post by: mcmich on May 11, 2020, 10:44:06 pm
Lovely to be able to share some cooking with your neighbour Chookie. Maybe online shopping is the way for them to go. It must be a struggle for those that don't have computer access or family close by.
As of Friday, I will be able to spend some more time with mum. Lately it's just been dropping off groceries and doing essentials for her.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 11, 2020, 11:53:40 pm
Michele, good on you and lucky mum.  I’m sure she appreciates it.
Made some falafels with quinoa.  DD loved them so will make again today ( to test proportions) and post the recipe. 
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Post by: K Atie on May 12, 2020, 04:22:11 am
A waiting game ahead , as one takes in the soon changes in lockdown. DD and DS await what will happen for boarding school .. no mention just about schools ! We know DD will be the first back . Realising they have not mentioned the elderly, we have to protect them just the same .
So use to our protective cocoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 12, 2020, 06:43:26 am
We had a car club friend drop in this morning. He had borrowed an engine lifter from DH. His wife is Greek and he brought over some Greek shortbread made by one of her relatives. Oh gosh! It is so delicious and very short and has walnuts in. I just had to have a piece.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 12, 2020, 08:01:01 am
Cookie, yum. 
KATIE, not a lot has changed for the old ones.  Visitors will be nice. Glad the kids are going back to school.
Hairdresser came yesterday. It was very nice of her. She is very nervous about clients next week.  Was wondering if she could take their temperature.
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Post by: mcmich on May 12, 2020, 11:06:33 pm
That shortbread looks divine Cookie

Your hair dresser could take temperatures. There is school of thought that it is only as accurate as your device and controversy over ear probes versus forehead. We all have our temps checked before we start work and anyone entering the hospital. I must say that only having 1 visitor per patient from 4-5pm is wonderful. So much easier to care for everyone. This is just the sort of thing Gert would love.

Today I'm heading over to mums. She had been having trouble with her shoulder and when X-rayed
found that she had a fracture, probably due to osteo. She cancelled her cleaner yesterday so she could go to physio, so I will see what needs doing.

Read through Chookies sourdough starter thread and think I will put it off until warmer weather. Our house is quite cold and it seems a constant temperature is best.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 12, 2020, 11:41:28 pm
Michele the SD is easier to manage in the warmer weather.  Our house is quite warm in the winter so I can leave the SD out of the fridge when I am making a lot of SD goodies.
Thanks for the info about taking temperature.  Will pass it on.
Quiet day today.
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Post by: K Atie on May 13, 2020, 05:57:32 am
With the kids at home , in the morning I try to get out feed chooks and check on the weeds in vegetable patch . Decided to pull up the carrots , they had been planted together, so all intertwined. Cleaned and chopped some up ready for soup making . Gave to chooks the carrot leaves , happy chooks . DD is doing a Geography sac as I type this !! Complete silence except DS has a extra maths lesson at the same time .
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Post by: mab19 on May 13, 2020, 10:35:12 am
DH came home from hospital this afternoon.  He says he feels fine but is looking very tired.  There is still no news on the bug that caused all the problems.  We have several appointments over the next couple of weeks with specialists etc and he also needs to have a MRI as he has a small anurism (not sure about the spelling) on the brain.  It's just good to have him home again.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 13, 2020, 12:50:56 pm
Lovely that your DH is home. I hope things go well for him with his tests etc Mab.
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Post by: mcmich on May 13, 2020, 08:27:10 pm
Glad your DH is home MAB. Infections certainly take their toll.
Sounds like you're in for a busy time with appointments. Take care.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 13, 2020, 11:21:27 pm
Mab, that is good to have your DH home.  The follow up appointments can be very time consuming.
The Medlars have been resting for 2 weeks now so it is time to make the jelly. Friend said you can make Medlar and Apricot paste.  Might give it a go also.
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Post by: mab19 on May 14, 2020, 03:03:57 am
Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts.
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Post by: mcmich on May 14, 2020, 07:04:38 am
Work today. Quite busy which is good.
Good news. My Thermomix has arrived back and is at the Post Office for pick Up. So that was a 7 business day turn around. I think that is marvelous in these times.  Six days of that it was in transit.
Really good  :D
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Post by: judydawn on May 14, 2020, 07:47:42 am
Lovely to have DH home with you Margaret and I wish you both all the best with the upcoming appointments and tests.  We all want answers to our health problems.

Today I had my appointment with the Diabetic Adviser, she was very impressed with what I’ve been doing from my own research since being diagnosed.  She said she would have liked to have given me a hug for my efforts.  The appointment for the Dietician is not until early June.

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Post by: cookie1 on May 14, 2020, 09:03:38 am
Judy that is so good. Well done. So many people just eat the same and carry on regardless. They don't realise what diabetes can do to you. Do you have to take any medication at all? How often do you test your blood sugar?
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Post by: judydawn on May 14, 2020, 11:08:25 am
Will email you later cookie.
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Post by: JulieO on May 14, 2020, 11:31:25 pm
That would have been nice to hear Judy and would make you feel you are heading in the right direction. Not too long to wait until you see the dietician.  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on May 15, 2020, 12:27:32 am
Judy, I knew you would cope.  Well planned and into it.
 Bit of gardening and cleaning.  SD crumpets for the freezer.
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Post by: mcmich on May 15, 2020, 08:55:43 am
Good to see you are being pro active with your diabetes Judy. No wonder that your advisor wanted to give you a hug.
Another work day - It was good - I'm blessed that I do something I love.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 15, 2020, 09:51:53 am
DD and I went to our local Westfield today. She wanted to go to Uniqlo. Not sure if I have spelt that correctly. It's a Japanese shop that sells clothes. It re opened today. She bought a few bits for wearing at home in the cooler weather. Most of the clothing shops were still closed and of course you could only buy take away coffee.
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Post by: K Atie on May 15, 2020, 02:26:22 pm
Margret all the best with all DH appointments. Judy well done you will have it all sorted by June.
No school learning today , kids were tiered . DD did get into doing her Art work . I seemed to clean on and off all day . DS and DH burnt off gum leaves and tided up under the trees . DS let me look after the two burn piles !! He came back to two huge burn piles ... Opps a lot of fun and they burnt out . We went for a walk , DS took his drone it followed us all the time . Maybe a bit anoying after awhile . DS has been doing the wood fired boiler ( for the heating ) so he stacked more wood and fixed it up feed the dog and got in on dark . Beautiful Autumn afternoon.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 16, 2020, 01:52:04 am
I’m basically a very plain cook, but today I am attempting to make  a special pastry sweet for lunch tomorrow. They are pastry Turtles filled with applesauce.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 16, 2020, 01:55:50 am
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Post by: mcmich on May 16, 2020, 06:15:27 am
They look very cute Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 16, 2020, 10:13:37 am
So cute.
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Post by: judydawn on May 16, 2020, 10:55:50 am
You can do that Chookie, please share your photos.
Thanks for your vote of confidence ladies, it’s nice to have the support of your friends. It just becomes a way of life and gets easier every day.  Next week I’ll make some enquiries to see if the gym has reopened for small groups as I have a referral from my GP for the Exercise Physiologist there.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 16, 2020, 01:00:47 pm
My little Turtles aren’t as nice as the ones in the photo.  I used Aldi puff pastry , bit lazy. They were much easier than I imagined. The Apple filling was very nice.
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Post by: judydawn on May 16, 2020, 01:34:41 pm
The kids will love them Chookie, it’s nice to have a bit of fun in the kitchen.
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Post by: K Atie on May 16, 2020, 02:28:19 pm
The turtles look great , soon there will be turtle pie craze !
Did a make up yoga zoom class this am ! So lucky with our teacher , he gave me yoga moves to help my shoulder afterwards .
More Melbourne puzzle with DS , this is the most fun addictive puzzle , my DM has on and she has just finished hers .
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Post by: cookie1 on May 17, 2020, 08:13:40 am
Your turtles are brilliant Chookie.

I have basically been quite lazy today. As the isolation goes on I think I get worse,
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Post by: judydawn on May 17, 2020, 10:12:21 am
Life sure is more laid back cookie so I understand where you’re coming from.  I had a visitor for a couple of hours this afternoon, it’s so nice when one pops in.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 17, 2020, 12:38:02 pm
Family from Melbourne for lunch.  We haven’t seen them for ages. It was lovely.  The pastry turtles were a success and I would recommend making them if you wanted something a bit different.  The size was good as per instructions and the filling just right. I made the filling , and cut out the pastry the previous day.
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Post by: mcmich on May 17, 2020, 10:57:44 pm
Your turtles look wonderful Chookie. It's nice to be able to have visitors again. A patient got good news on Friday and he hugged his surgeon and he hugged me, wasn't overly comfortable with that. DH and I will need to grocery shop today. We have been going fortenightly. DH will do Aldi and I will go to Chemist and Coles.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 17, 2020, 11:09:18 pm
GD coming today to do some cleaning.  Very happy about that.  Think she might need some pocket money.  :)
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Post by: K Atie on May 18, 2020, 04:31:00 am
We have not grasped on to the fact that things have changed with restrictions. Just want DD safe before she goes back to boarding school . Cooking lots of biscuits.
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Post by: JulieO on May 18, 2020, 06:18:38 am
I love apple pies, yours look real cute Chookie  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on May 18, 2020, 06:56:00 am
Friends have their 52nd wedding anniversary today. I’ve invited them over for an isolation coffee and cookie.
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Post by: mcmich on May 18, 2020, 07:33:29 am
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Friends have their 52nd wedding anniversary today. I’ve invited them over for an isolation coffee and cookie.

Cookies from Cookie  :D I've been meaning to get some limoncello to make your melting moments.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 18, 2020, 08:23:35 am
Cookie, that is nice.  I’m sure they will appreciate it.
KATIE, try not to stress too much with kids returning to school.  We talked to our GD about it today.  The schools are certainly take extra precautions.
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Post by: K Atie on May 18, 2020, 01:25:16 pm
Thank you Chookie , I think it’s the change is so full on after all the care we have done to keep safe .
Helped DS stack wood , I picked up the small kindling bits . He is doing an awesome job . Every second day ..two wheelbarrows at the back door one for the front door to be then put inside and fills one wheelbarrow for DH to put with ease some wood into the boiler !!
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Post by: achookwoman on May 18, 2020, 11:44:15 pm
KATIE, servicing the wood fires is certainly a big job.  Well done DS.  We also would burn a full barrow of wood a day at Cherokee.  It is nice to just flick the switch here at Invermay.  Not so nice paying the bill.
Prepared everything for visitor for lunch yesterday. More time to talk.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 19, 2020, 12:15:41 am
We lit our fire the other day for the first time as our place was being filmed for a realestate.com article.  We only put one load in it for the effect (around 1.00 pm) and the poor film crew were melting - the top deck door was wide open, the air con was set on low and the other door into the stairwell was also open.  When I went up at 5.00 pm to close the doors the fire was embers but the room was still really warm.  I am looking forward to seeing how it works once we start using it regularly in the winter.
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Post by: K Atie on May 19, 2020, 02:18:41 am
We have an open fire next to the dinning room that DD now uses as her study / art work , so this keeps her warm , she feels the cold more than all of us .
Ventured out to get a parcel from post office and bakery for bread and milk .
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Post by: JulieO on May 19, 2020, 05:20:06 am
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We lit our fire the other day for the first time as our place was being filmed for a realestate.com article.  We only put one load in it for the effect (around 1.00 pm) and the poor film crew were melting - the top deck door was wide open, the air con was set on low and the other door into the stairwell was also open.  When I went up at 5.00 pm to close the doors the fire was embers but the room was still really warm.  I am looking forward to seeing how it works once we start using it regularly in the winter.

How exciting Cuilidh, is it to advertise the builder who did your renovation? 

I've been re-doing all my spices, putting them into new containers.  I found 3 jars of fennel seeds (which I hardly use).  Threw out some older ones but generally they are pretty good.  Was doing a bit of sneezing though especially when transferring the different peppercorns.  ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 19, 2020, 08:38:18 am
Quote from: JulieO on May 19, 2020, 05:20:06 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on May 19, 2020, 12:15:41 am
We lit our fire the other day for the first time as our place was being filmed for a realestate.com article.  We only put one load in it for the effect (around 1.00 pm) and the poor film crew were melting - the top deck door was wide open, the air con was set on low and the other door into the stairwell was also open.  When I went up at 5.00 pm to close the doors the fire was embers but the room was still really warm.  I am looking forward to seeing how it works once we start using it regularly in the winter.

How exciting Cuilidh, is it to advertise the builder who did your renovation? 

I've been re-doing all my spices, putting them into new containers.  I found 3 jars of fennel seeds (which I hardly use).  Threw out some older ones but generally they are pretty good.  Was doing a bit of sneezing though especially when transferring the different peppercorns.  ;D

It was all done through our architect - who is up for four awards for our build!  Very exciting and we wish him luck.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 20, 2020, 12:49:32 am
Marina, how exciting.  Well done. 
Julie, the pepper also makes me sneeze.
Collected 2 books from PO.  Will report on one on Flower arranging one when I have had time to look at it.
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Post by: mcmich on May 20, 2020, 07:38:05 am
Hope your architech does well Marina.

Looking forward to seeing some arrangements Chookie.

Work today - a bit different, I was in reception taking temps and doing the covid screens.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 20, 2020, 10:36:45 am
I did the shopping this morning. Not that many people there today.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 20, 2020, 11:59:53 am
Blood test for Ral today.  Chemist and a little shopping.  All feels a bit strange.  Home to make Lemon Butter. Did a survey on the phone.  Took 1/2 hour. 
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Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2020, 02:04:46 pm
Was that one of those surveys they tell you will only take a few minutes Chookie?  I don’t mind doing the odd one but why can’t they tell you the correct length of time it will take.
Today I met a friend at Ikea as I wanted some towels for my new bathroom.  Neither of us realised we needed so many things though, it was fun.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 20, 2020, 11:01:36 pm
Judy, they said it would take 1/2 hour.  I was prepared to do it as often the first question is, are you under 50 or some other age group. It was indeed very comprehensive.
When a friend visited she brought some quinces.  They are a different variety to the usual ones.
Today making Rhubarb tarts for SIL .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 20, 2020, 11:05:23 pm
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Judy, they said it would take 1/2 hour.  I was prepared to do it as often the first question is, are you under 50 or some other age group. It was indeed very comprehensive.
When a friend visited she brought some quinces.  They are a different variety to the usual ones.
Today making Rhubarb tarts for SIL .
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Post by: K Atie on May 20, 2020, 11:12:24 pm
Gosh they look different, maybe poach with sugar and then you have jelly at the same time .
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 21, 2020, 12:07:07 am
I have a theory about these surveys ... when they say it will only take 5 (or whatever) minutes.  I believe they are correct about that ... it only takes them 5 minutes to read it, the survey takes much longer.
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Post by: mab19 on May 21, 2020, 02:48:42 am
A visit to the Urologist yesterday for DH.  He is doing well at the moment but still quite tired.  They want to do some tests on his bladder with a camera and he is not keen.  He had a lot of pain when he had a catheter in at the hospital so is not keen on what they are suggesting.  We will see how he progresses over the next few weeks
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2020, 09:52:56 am
Poor man.  Perhaps they could give him a light sedative to relax him.

We went for an informal drive in the old car today. The Collie branch decided to do an informal run to Mandurah and they invited the rest of us to join them. It was lovely. A beautiful day and we all sat 1.5 metres apart. There was 4 vehicles from the Model A club and about 8 from Collie.
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Post by: judydawn on May 21, 2020, 10:35:30 am
Blue sky, how lucky were you cookie
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Post by: achookwoman on May 21, 2020, 12:16:29 pm
Oh Cookie, what a lovely way to spend the day.  Looks lovely. 
Mab, that is not pleasant for your DH. Anything to do with the waterworks is a worry.
Rals platelets are on the rise again.  This is good.  More twitching the medication. We feel so lucky to have such a good Dr.
Ate all the leftovers.  The fridge is looking manageable again.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 22, 2020, 12:07:40 am
Cookie, I envy your blue sky, ours is a sad grey Colour!
Mab, I hope everything settles down for your DH, he has gone through enough recently
Pleased to hear about Ral's platelets, Chookie .. you don't hear from me often, but you are both in our hearts

Feeling sad at the moment.  I have just opened the shop and saw a police "Crime Scene" vehicle next door with several officers milling around so I popped out to see what had happened.  Turns out they had been broken into early this morning (I thought I heard their dog barking).  It's sad because they spent months and months and, I am sure, huge amounts of money late last year making the cafe over, then they opened just before Xmas and, shortly after, COVID struck and they have been battling to keep their heads above water ever since.  Two lovely guys and everything is hitting them just now.  :'(
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Post by: achookwoman on May 22, 2020, 12:19:30 am
Marina, we are also thinking of you often.  Will be glad when all this viral thing is over and we can visit again.  We are maintaining iso.
That is horrid for your neighbours. 
Was talking to DS yesterday.  He and DIL both work in the city.  He regularly rides a bike to work but wife travels by tram or train.  With the distancing rules this will be an issue for her.  Think she also might have to ride a bike.  Lots of things are going to change. 
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Post by: mab19 on May 22, 2020, 02:18:09 am
Thank you everyone for your support.

Chookie, good to hear that Ral's platelets are improving.

I'm going to have my hair cut today.  I am trying a new hairdresser in the hopes that she will do a better job than the others.
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Post by: mcmich on May 22, 2020, 04:17:46 am
MAB, hope all goes well for your husband.
What a lovely day Cookie - It is 17, windy and rainy here.
Good that Ral's platlets are heading in the right direction.
What a shame that the cafe was broken into. Especially at this time.
Have been on the phone to my aged care for mum. They told me 2 weeks ago that even though her case was marked urgent due to her shoulder fracture it could still take 10 days to have her reassessed. They are going to try and do it by the end of next week. Fingers crossed it happens.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2020, 09:40:05 am
Aged care is such a mash up Mich. I hope your Mum is ok.
Marina I feel for your neighbours. Small business is really battling at the moment. Our neighbours run the local Chinese restaurant and things aren’t the best.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 22, 2020, 12:22:12 pm
My apologies everyone for being MIA these past few days,
Quite stressful for DH and I recently. I threw “my toys out the pram” on Tuesday when I saw the scaffolders prop a ladder on top of a newly installed gutter and it was bending with their weight on it. I was livid 🤯 I challenged them and got the reply “ this is the only way we can do this” I stormed off grabbed my iPad and took photos. Consequently the next day when they came to install the next stage of scaffolding they braced the ladder the correct way.
 
I hope your DH feels better soon Margaret.

Sitting in the garden with Chance. It’s been beautiful weather these past few days.
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Post by: K Atie on May 22, 2020, 12:58:48 pm
The ups and downs of life , hope you are all in a better place now .
Last day for DD doing on line home learning today , finished off with a Maths test !! She has been working so hard for her Year 12 studies , we can only be proud .
Back to a different boarding time on Sunday. Meanwhile DS will be here .
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Post by: judydawn on May 22, 2020, 02:22:26 pm
Good on you Den, DH would have been proud of you.
Michele are you looking for more in-home help for your Mum?
Were you happy with your hair cut Margaret?  I need a cut but just can’t be bothered picking up the phone to see if my hairdresser is working or not.
Marina is that the cafe where you and I had a cuppa and a chat many years back?  So disappointing for them and their customers too, crime doesn’t seem to have fallen off much during Covid.
DD will probably be glad to get back to boarding school to see all her friends K Atie.
I had a friend visit this morning, They’re still rocking up with flowers or a pot plant after 3 weeks.
Yesterday I went to the gym for assessment and I’ll will be starting back for my 2 sessions per week on Monday, some normality returning to my life. I’ve also been able to finally book in to see my optometrist for next week as well.
Have a great weekend everyone.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 22, 2020, 02:31:51 pm
CC, I can understand your frustration.  Glad you took a photo. A pretty stressful time, but sounds like they are getting on with the job.
Glad you are having some nice weather.
KAtie, I believe the schools have gone over the top with precautions for the safe return of the senior students. They will force feed them to make sure they are up to date.  Poor students and teachers.
Mab, you will feel better after the hair cut.  Hope the new hairdresser was ok.
Judy , you will enjoy being back at the Gym.
We are having friends for lunch next week.  We are all looking forward to it.
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Post by: judydawn on May 22, 2020, 02:49:24 pm
I’m sure you are Chookie, is this your first lot of visitors for meals since you went into self-isolation?
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Post by: JulieO on May 22, 2020, 11:18:57 pm
Judy, make your hair appointment you will feel so much better after it.  I usually go every 5-6 weeks but when I checked at the salon a few days ago when I went, learned it was 9 weeks!  It's surprising how much it can give you a lift.  :D

Cuilidh, I wonder if they targeted the cafe because they were hungry?  On our visits to Melbourne, we do a lot of walking around and would get asked for money a lot of the time.  We would give here and there but I wonder with less people out and about maybe some are really feeling it?  No excuse whatsoever but just a thought why they broke into them and not you next door.

Cornish, that would have peeved me off too, glad they thought twice the next day.  All these little frustrations will be forgotten once you move into your new house.  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on May 23, 2020, 12:46:15 am
Julie, the homeless in Melbourne are a real worry.  I used to buy food and give it to them as  I assumed that money might be used for drugs. I also thought they would have pension money.  However it was pointed out to me that because they are of no fixed address they can’t get  a pension. Last time we were in Melbourne we noticed that there was a culture of sharing among some groups.
Still cleaning out drawers. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 23, 2020, 03:45:28 am
Judy, the cafe we went to was a little way down the road - it has changed ownership now to a small wine bar.  The cafe that got broken into is right next door - the police reckon it was an opportunist theft - they saw a couple of ipads through the window and went for them ... apparently they missed the cash in the till!!

Homelessness is getting really bad in Melbourne - you feel so helpless but you don't know how best to help.  Most Christmases I try put a box together of toiletries, food, snacks, maybe some clothes - things that are easy to carry around, are helpful to daily survival - tampons, toothpaste, hairbrush/comb, make up, etc. (no knives or sharp objects permitted) and hand them over to charity for distribution.  We also donate two 'swags' each year from a company who then distribute them free to homeless people - or you can buy them for your own use at (I think) c. $150.00 each.
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Post by: mcmich on May 23, 2020, 07:03:57 am
Katie, it sounds like your daughter is doing very well. Hopefully she wil get face to face schooling soon. School as normal in NSW now. From the 1st June, Gladys will let 50 patrons into pubs and clubs as long as they are seated, no standing  :-\

CC, glad you stood your ground.

Good that you can get to the gym Judy,  routine is good in these times. Yes, I'm hoping to get mum some more domestic help. She is currently approved for 2 hours a fortenight - for which we are very grateful. Hoping to get a little bit of time on the opposite week. Really, I am sure there are folk that need it more than mum, as I go over every other day and my DD goes on my off day. It is mainly changing the bed and hanging out the washing she has trouble with. Mum changes her tea towel and hand towels every day and bath towels every second day, so makes for a fair bit of washing and wet towels are heavy for her.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 23, 2020, 09:20:39 am
Lots of stories. CC good on you, they will hopefully be more careful now.
KAtie year 12 is stressful for everyone, parents and kids alike. The schools here took Year 12's back after the holidays. My brother is head of Maths at one school.
Mich I do hope your Mum gets the help.
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Post by: JulieO on May 23, 2020, 11:56:51 am
Chookie and Cuilidh that is a great way of helping out.  Coming from where we live we hadn't seen this before and we did feel bad for them.  I can't imagine what it must be like especially through winter.
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Post by: K Atie on May 23, 2020, 01:22:15 pm
DD school has strict preconditions too . Feel for all of them it is not going to be easy , a lot of time they will be only in their rooms , luckily DD has heaps of work to keep her occupied.
Hairdresser is a great idea Judy , our household need to visit ours but she had a baby so we have no idea when she will be back .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 23, 2020, 11:37:30 pm
The Victorian Government will make no blanket compensation for year 12s.  But I am sure the Universities will.  In Victoria, preps, 1 and 2, and 11 and 12 back on Tuesday.  Last week we saw the teachers cars at the little school near us.
Will do a meal plan for the week so as not to waste the lovely fresh veggie I bought.  I bought some watercress which doesn’t store well. Also bean  shoots. Store these in water, change it every day.
A bit of SD bread making.
Organize Rals medication.  It changes nearly every week.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 24, 2020, 10:04:35 am
Our schools have been back for 2-3 weeks now. My friends tell me that there is constant cleaning going on and touch wood no Covid 19 either.
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Post by: K Atie on May 24, 2020, 02:01:54 pm
Well DD spent the day packing and lucky for me a slightly tidier dinning room table . Felt strange dropping her off at boarding, not allowed out of the car to help take in her gear . Lucky that I got to speak to the head of boarding and gave DD a huge hug . It was the second hardest time to leave her , normally I’m fine , water off a ducks back , but this was hard . Now to concentrate on DS and let school take care of DD . Best bit was DS got his boarding / school gear together well none of his pants fit him .
Back late so quick easy dinner .
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Post by: mcmich on May 24, 2020, 05:02:13 pm
Katie, that must have been so hard for you and DD. Some normality returning though.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 25, 2020, 09:02:26 am
KAtie, although it was in 1966 I can still remember my Mum dropping me at boarding school, each and everytime. I was so glad I only did 2 years there and did my earlier high school in the local town. Boarding school wasn't my thing I'm afraid.
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Post by: K Atie on May 25, 2020, 01:18:00 pm
DS and I felt it was quiet today , I missed my morning whipped coffee leftovers from DD ( only decaf was allowed) I would take the TMX bowl add a little milk and zap , milky foamy iced coffee. Beautiful afternoon so lots of washing and trips to dog kennel were DS was fixing Peppers water bowl . Something is digging under the chooks shead , so DS was filling up holes with rocks and dirt bricks too . Hopefully it will be awhile before it happens again . Might be time to clean chook shead and do some repairs .. before I loose my worker !
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Post by: judydawn on May 25, 2020, 02:12:09 pm
Life will be much quieter without the kids at home K Atie.
Back to my regular gym session this morning, it was so hard to get up early and make myself go there but I enjoyed the workout and the company of 2 others from my usual class. All up there were only 4 of us there so others are obviously choosing not to return just yet.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 26, 2020, 12:11:25 am
I'm not sure if I am looking forward to my gym re-opening, Judy - I am concerned about those selfish people who do not wipe down the equipment when they have finished using it and there are also a few very heavy breathers on weights, etc. there as well, which I have never liked, but I am scared of now.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 26, 2020, 08:48:16 am
I haven’t really done much today.
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Post by: JulieO on May 26, 2020, 10:27:19 am
Me either Cookie.  Just did a bit of baking and the usual tidy up.  Have had a nice, relaxing day.  The weather made me feel like snuggling down at home.  I must say I love winter  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on May 26, 2020, 01:29:50 pm
Cooking most of the day.  Quick trip to Chemist.  Gave one of the staff some dehydrated SD starter.  She has been using it and said it was very active.  I’m pleased as I normally do a test run when I give the dried starter to anyone.  Didn’t do it this time.
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Post by: K Atie on May 26, 2020, 03:07:47 pm
DS and I think it’s very quiet again today . Sat down and worked for hours on a quilting fox patch for our local sewing group, was so pleased but then discovered it is too small ! Back to the drawing board with this . Washing on line such great sunny days . Prepped dinner early as had a yoga zoom class tonight . DS is perfecting serving up dinner for himself and DH . Found them belly laughing as they were watching a Mr Bean movie . Marsterchef chocolate watermelon was amazing . DD is settling in with school and friends .
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Post by: mcmich on May 26, 2020, 03:16:50 pm
Some work on the Grannyflat bathroom.
I am watching Masterchef too Katie.
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Post by: K Atie on May 27, 2020, 01:12:35 am
Michele we could all lust over a chocolate tempering warmer !!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 27, 2020, 07:42:39 am
I did the grocery shopping today. Not happy with the way a lass at the checkout treated me. She was very rude. She is new to the store. I was chatting to one of the boss ladies and mentioned it to her. I don't normally do things like that but felt she warranted it. DH said it was my mean, rotten and nasty side coming out. I always told the kids in my class I was mean, rotten and nasty.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 27, 2020, 07:59:03 am
Cookie, you are definitely not mean , rotten or nasty.  The shop needs to know if a new staff member is not doing the right thing. 
We had Bruce and Mandy for lunch today.  Those members who came to meet CC at Cherokee might remember them.  They came to help serve and clean up. Very good friends.
Lots of leftovers. 
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Post by: judydawn on May 27, 2020, 08:21:43 am
That would have been nice Chookie, they’re both great helpers in the kitchen.  They must be missing going cruising, do they have any idea when their next one will be available?
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 27, 2020, 08:37:55 am
I also remember Bruce and Mandy - hope they are keeping well.  We had friends over for dinner last night as well, a very pleasant and enjoyable change to the norm.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 27, 2020, 12:32:48 pm
I doubt that Bruce and Mandy will go cruising again.  Bruce had serious health problems a couple of years ago.  Depending how this virus goes, we might travel with them to Mildura or somewhere similar.  We have travelled  a lot with them and get on really well. We did lots of laughing today and put the world to rights.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 28, 2020, 12:18:26 pm
It sounds like wonderful therapy was had by all Chookie.
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Post by: judydawn on May 28, 2020, 01:31:43 pm
There’s nothing like a good laugh and good friends Chookie.                                                                 Today I went to the gym, went shopping for food and clothes, had my eyes tested (and now have to see the Opthalmologist in a couple of weeks’ time) then popped in to see a friend.  A full day.
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Post by: mcmich on May 28, 2020, 08:42:45 pm
So nice to be able to have friends over again.

We have done quite a bit of cruising in the last 2 years. We had a Great Barrier Reef one booked for September that has been cancelled. They offered us $900 onboard credit if we rebooked another cruise. DH wanted to rebook but I filled in the form for a full refund.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 28, 2020, 08:51:07 pm
It is nice to be social again. I don’t mind being in Iso , get so much done, but do miss the social interaction.
Today I am making Thermomixer’s Quince paste. Also Quince jelly.  The different type of Quinces are not as strong in flavour and have a slight Apple taste. I have some traditional Quinces for the paste.  The other I will use for the Jelly.  I can’t wait to see how the new labels look. Will post photo.
Michele, I agree with you about the Cruising. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 28, 2020, 11:57:13 pm
One of our customers is amazing - every day during the lock down she has been posting something with a silver lining on her facebook page - be it a picture of someone's teddy bear in a neighbour's window or some small gift of veges or flowers someone has left on her doorstep, so I am going to try to post a silver lining post each day (Monday - Friday only) on here - and for a week only because I think I may run out of inspiration after that  ;D.

Getting started (this is a two-in-one post):

Yesterday I bought a new Samsung super duper phone because I required one to interact with the ATO through their new bright idea and my 5 month old Nokia was not smart enough to do this.

Today's silver lining is that my new phone is working with the ATO's newest bright idea.  YAY!!

(now to search for Monday's silver lining!)
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Post by: mab19 on May 29, 2020, 02:32:18 am
It's nice to be able to mix again with friends and family.  Being isolated didn't worry me very much as I don't go out much anyway but being able to have a friend visit is nice.

Marina, I'm look forward to your silver lining posts.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 29, 2020, 06:22:26 am
Marina, love the silver lining idea.  Go for it.
Think I have developed FOGO.  Fear of going out.  I keep making excuses not to go shopping.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 29, 2020, 06:32:41 am
Oh Chookie, that doesn't sound like you at all - you must get out before you become house bound and your reservations hold you back from getting out and about.
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Post by: mcmich on May 29, 2020, 07:38:46 am
Silver lining posts will be something to look forward to Marina.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 29, 2020, 08:14:19 am
I love the idea of the silver lining posts Marina. Shall we make a new spot for them?

I'll copy. Today DD and I went to a new Cheesemaker that has opened up about 6km away from us. He makes mainly fresh cheeses and you can watch.
We bought Burrata, Ricotta and fresh mozzarella. They taste awesome. I will have to limit my visits, although there is a Source foods next door to it. ;D ;D
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Post by: K Atie on May 29, 2020, 08:38:19 am
I have FOGO too Chookie . But had to today , oh it took most of the day . DS was very understanding he said I won’t die mum ( left to do school and feed himself for most of the day ) . Truly if it wasn’t DH Birthday tomorrow I would have stayed home . Bonus or silver lining, a dear  friend has this great homewares/food shop and there sitting on its own was a tiny passion fruit sponge cake , now I can take it on our paddock picnic .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 29, 2020, 12:55:22 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on May 29, 2020, 06:22:26 am
Marina, love the silver lining idea.  Go for it.
Think I have developed FOGO.  Fear of going out.  I keep making excuses not to go shopping.
Thank you for posting this Chookie. I’m in the same boat. I haven’t been out for 9 weeks.

Well done KAtie for going out.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 29, 2020, 10:34:52 pm
We are having a delivery of small goods today.  Last time they came, the delivery man had his little son with him.  The poor little fella was most unhappy.  I will make a small bag of biscuits for him today.  Last time I gave them some jam.  Not much good to eat in the truck.
Glad others are experiencing FOGO.  Not nice but we will get over it. 
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Post by: cookie1 on May 30, 2020, 07:01:41 am
That is nice of you Chookie. He will be very happy to receive them.

I haven't done a lot today. DD and a friend braved it out to a restaurant today. They had their booking put back by half an hour because the previous people wouldn't leave. When they got in there the place was very crowded. They are both very conscientious of the social isolating which is still on here. They asked the manager about it and she said she wouldn't do anything about it. When the girls said they would leave, she asked where they worked, naturally the reply was Health. I think the poor woman will now be expecting a visit from the Health department. ;D ;D ;D ;D The girls didn't report it, simply went elsewhere.

My silver lining today is the fact that DD had the courage to speak up at the restaurant.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 30, 2020, 08:25:02 am
My silver lining today was when we got our delivery of small goods, the man said the pot of jam I gave his son at last delivery, made his sons day.
A second silver lining , a neighbour shared her lemon yogurt cake with us and I gave her some Quince jelly. 
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Post by: mcmich on May 30, 2020, 10:49:07 am
Loving the silver lining postings.   8)
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Post by: judydawn on May 30, 2020, 12:26:27 pm
A terrific idea Marina and quickly taken onboard by everyone posting so far.
I’ve already posted my silver lining story in another thread ie a visit from Katie, not knowing this was here at the time.
Actually I had a very busy day with people calling in for one reason or another.  My gardener rocked up with his neighbour and a chain saw to slice through a previously felled palm tree, take the logs away and cleaned up all the sawdust (my neighbour cut it down months ago and goodness knows when he was going to finish the job).  My gardener came back a little while later to plant some cannas he’d removed from one of his other clients’ gardens, another bare spot filled.
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Post by: mcmich on May 30, 2020, 04:57:08 pm
Work today. Had some challenges but always meet such interesting people.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 30, 2020, 09:23:43 pm
Michele, I’m sure you are appreciated.
Quiet day today. A little cooking. 
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Post by: K Atie on May 30, 2020, 11:16:08 pm
DH Birthday yesterday and DS made another baby Dutch pancake for him . We decided to go out for a takeaway coffee as a birthday treat ! DH put on good clothes he said it felt strange to do so and be out . Saw a friend there too . The boys were not going to get out of the car , but DH with Cam boot and crutches did so . Mind you it was so cold and so windy . We got something to eat and packed the car with a view . Home the long way , through the mountains, a few cars parked that were doing walks . Home , I joined a zoom virtual thermo cook ( they are free still ). Visited MIL for sponge B’day cake ! We ventured inside , no way could we stay outside blowed away . Poor MIL , we spent ages fixing things ,light bulbs , DVD , computer issue not solved and her iPad is not working so DS has now got it to try to fix . DS got loads of wood . Then we had to fix a huge shead doors on the farm as the wind can damage them ! They are enormous if not jammed shut with pegs they can fly off . Home to a simple meal and that baby sponge cake much later on . DH had a great day .
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Post by: judydawn on May 31, 2020, 02:05:28 am
I’m glad your DH enjoyed his birthday K Atie, to get dressed up and go out is a treat these days.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 31, 2020, 09:19:23 pm
K ATIE that sounds like a very full day for DH Birthday.
We also went out for a drive as I needed  some more potatoes from a local farmer.  He has an honesty box beside the road.  He was filling it as we arrived.  Said these would be the last for this season.  RAL made takeaway coffee and we drank it beside a lake. Lots of lambs in the paddocks.
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Post by: mcmich on May 31, 2020, 11:12:54 pm
What a lovely birthday for DH Katie.
We also went for a drive, to the Hunter Valley. It was a lovely day and was great to look at the cows and the vine yards. There were some cellar doors open and The Smelly Cheese shop was open. Didn't go in as it was quite crowded. We sat in the grounds at Tempus Two Estate and had a picnic.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 01, 2020, 12:33:21 am
Today’s silver lining is that a friend said he got a negative result for a COVID-19 test  :) ; however the only problem is that he has never had a COVID test and the results were for someone called Sayeed.  The good thing is that it is a negative result, but Sayeed, whomever he may be, may never know!
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Post by: mab19 on June 01, 2020, 06:18:53 am
A quick trip to the green grocer this morning.  I only had 1 potato left and DH has requested a baked potato for his dinner.

My silver lining for the day was that the NBN man came to fix my internet problem.  Down side is that it isn't fixed.  I've reported it again. 
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Post by: mcmich on June 01, 2020, 07:30:37 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on June 01, 2020, 12:33:21 am
Today’s silver lining is that a friend said he got a negative result for a COVID-19 test  :) ; however the only problem is that he has never had a COVID test and the results were for someone called Sayeed.  The good thing is that it is a negative result, but Sayeed, whomever he may be, may never know!

 ;D ;D ;D ;D That was a bit of an oops. Sayeed will have to chase up his results. Bit of a breach of confidentiality.

Oh, Margaret, this certainly dragging on. Was it working when they tested it?
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Post by: judydawn on June 01, 2020, 09:13:11 am
What a bummer Margaret, I hope they return tomorrow to try again.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 01, 2020, 12:41:37 pm
Margaret what a damn nuisance. Keep hounding them.
My silver lining for today is that the recipe to use up the mashed potato was so successful.
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Post by: K Atie on June 01, 2020, 02:33:02 pm
Keeping warm , lighting the open fire to warm the rest of the house . It is so cold . Means snow on the mountains I am sure.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 01, 2020, 10:05:05 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on June 01, 2020, 12:41:37 pm
Margaret what a damn nuisance. Keep hounding them.
My silver lining for today is that the recipe to use up the mashed potato was so successful.
Cookie, Farfelinas recipe are always lovely, so no criticism from me, but when I want to use leftover mashed potato in bread, I just sub 100 g for the flour.  No need for milk as I use cream to make the mashed potato. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 02, 2020, 01:37:35 am
Today’s silver lining is a boast … sorry about that.  We just got this in from our architect – it’s the film and article that was taken about two weeks ago (that’s DH finishing off a fingerboard he had just shot and, later, preparing his lunch).  I take no responsibility for the narrative, we had nothing to do with that and the still photos were all taken the day before we moved in … so the place was all nice and sparkly and new!  https://www.realestate.com.au/advice/unit-above-a-shop-belongs-in-wes-anderson-film-universe/
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Post by: judydawn on June 02, 2020, 04:19:43 am
You certainly have something to boast about there Marina, it’s absolutely beautiful and amazing in what has been done. You must be over the moon with the final result, closing the shop and walking up those stairs to your apartment must be the best way to end a busy day.  Do you have parking at the rear or do you have to park in the street?  I will make sure, if ever I return to Melbourne, that I pop in and have a look.  Well done to you both and thank you so much for sharing it with us.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 02, 2020, 04:59:38 am
Wow, Marina that is fantastic. What a lovely living space.  It is not easy to do what your Architect has done. Ral and I love it.
Today my silver lining is I finally got Lambie to suck from the bottle. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 02, 2020, 06:36:22 am
Well done, Chookie, hope he / she / it didn't knock you over, lambs can be very enthusiastic when it comes to sucking from a bottle!

Thanks for your kind words, Judy and Chookie.  We love it.  There is a single car park out the back but it is a pig of a driveway - I can get the car in, but I refuse to reverse it out (typical woman driver!).  It's funny how things get around - one of our colleagues posted a link to the article which she picked up from a post by one of our customers on Facebook ???
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Post by: mcmich on June 02, 2020, 07:51:46 am
What a beautiful space Marina. That surely is a silver linning.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 02, 2020, 11:46:37 am
Marina how beautiful. Thank you for sharing. My silver lining is being able to watch it.
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Post by: mcmich on June 02, 2020, 11:55:47 am
Today I was sent to Rehab. It was a silver lining day. The beds were made by the AINs, worth their weight in gold. Then they said, they would do the showers. We shared them. Best shift ever.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 02, 2020, 10:29:25 pm
Michele, nice to have some support. 
RAL blood test today. No detected cases of virus in Ballarat at the moment, but still not happy about going out.
Judy, thanks for doing the link for Michele.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 03, 2020, 12:08:57 am
Good to get the help at work, Michelle, always appreciated when that happens.

Good luck with Ral's bloods today, Chookie.

My silver lining for today is that it will be my last day at the hand rehab clinic - I've been wearing a split, off and on, for approx. 8 weeks now and today I will call an end to the treatment as I think it has gone as long as feasible.
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Post by: mcmich on June 03, 2020, 07:34:30 am
Hope Ral gets good results.

Good that the rehab has come to an end Marina.

I have been cooking and had a phone visit with my GP, just to renew a script. So much better than waiting at the surgery. She was still running half an hour late, so glad I could keep pottering at home.
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Post by: judydawn on June 03, 2020, 07:59:20 am
It will be nice to feel normal again Marina.                                                                                      You certainly had a win yesterday Michele.                                                                                      How did Ral go Chookie?
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Post by: cookie1 on June 03, 2020, 08:53:45 am
Fingers crossed for Ral.
I went to the podiatrist and then did the grocery shopping.
Marina is your hand working well now?
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Post by: K Atie on June 03, 2020, 02:25:46 pm
Marina your place is beautiful, how clever . Chookie well done now it will demolish those bottles . Silver lining today is I got to spend time with friends , small quilting group and the book club . It was great but feel a little uneasy . I fact it caused me to stress , I decided that I’m a better person in lockdown than out of lockdown! To many things to negotiate but it all work well even DS had his mate over while his mum and I went to book club . Tomorrow I am hoping to make some sausage rolls for last of the home school days .
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Post by: achookwoman on June 03, 2020, 10:08:15 pm
Marina, how is the hand?
Judy, Dr will ring with blood test results today. 
K ATIE, know how you feel.  I did a little shopping yesterday.  Being very careful. Carry bottle of the gel in handbag. Not many people in shops .
Lamb, now follows me around.  Barr’s when hungry.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 04, 2020, 12:10:27 pm
That is so cute Chookie. I have to agree about preferring lockdown. The crowds worry me as they come so close.

We went to Busselton today. We have only been allowed to move around the state since last Thursday, so we decided to have a day out. We left about 9 and got home about 4.30.
I made a picnic loaf to take for lunch.
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This is the Ludlow Forest near Busselton. They are Tuart Trees.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 04, 2020, 09:14:30 pm
Cookie, that’s a nice way to venture out.  We loved Busselton when we visited.  Loved the big trees.
Rals platelets were down a bit.  More fiddling with the medication.
More lamb and picking up GC from school.
Long weekend with Monday holiday. 
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Post by: JulieO on June 04, 2020, 11:13:38 pm
Cuildih, what a great renovation, such a lovely living area, I love it.  No wonder you are so proud  :D

Frustrating for your DH chookie, I hope they can get it right.

No exciting news from me.  Have had a few days with practically no ccoking, just eating left overs but need to cook today.  DH back at work after his days off so will make something nice for him.  Also, he's taken the last of chookie's coconut biscuits so I may make some tahini ones today or tomorrow if I don't get the chance today.  :D
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 04, 2020, 11:48:21 pm
My hand is great now, thanks everyone for asking.

The day before yesterday, despite getting the clearance for my hand, went downhill so yesterday I had no silver lining - cutting a long story short I did absolutely the most idiotic thing I have ever done, I allowed myself to be scammed.  It was incredibly stressful and I feel such a fool, but it is over now.  We did lose a little bit of money, fortunately not much, but the silver lining eventually came (a) when I went to the bank and confirmed that we had lost very little (I managed to suspend our accounts in time, obviously) and (b) when "Geeks2U" came in and checked my computer over for any problems and changed all our passwords - the only trouble is, now I cannot get in to my new phone, none of the 'new' PINs are working!!

Ah well, silver lining, I am here, all is well, I have learned a lesson, licked my wounds and life goes on.  Sometimes some days just seem to be better (or worse) than others.  Long weekend coming up so I plan to enjoy lots of cooking and resting.
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Post by: mab19 on June 05, 2020, 06:29:12 am
Marina how awful to get scammed like that.  So pleased that you didn't lose a lot of money.

I shopping today and bought some shoes and slippers for my self, a pair of new towels and a bathmat, a pair of winter sheets, 2 casual jackets and some track pants for DH.

My silver lining today is that the Telstra people came this morning and fixed my internet problems.   The pits for the telephone line were all full of water and some of the cables needed new fittings.  Keeping my fingers crossed that they have got it right this time.

We have had a new KMart and Bunnings stores open here in the last few weeks so I decided to have a look.  KMart shelves were mostly empty and look like being that way for a few weeks yet.  Bunnings is so much bigger than the little store we had before.
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Post by: judydawn on June 05, 2020, 07:40:07 am
Sorry to hear of your problem Marina, you have such a great outlook on life and just seem to go with the flow whether that be a good or bad incident.
You will love those 2 new stores once they’re able to be fully stocked Margaret. 
I’m waiting for my grand-dogs to come and stay the long weekend with me, unfortunately they cannot go with their family to Clare.
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Post by: JulieO on June 05, 2020, 07:52:49 am
That's awful Cuilidh, what a horrible experience to go through.  :(
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Post by: cookie1 on June 05, 2020, 09:46:59 am
Oh Marina that is awful. I think it can happen to anyone. It is difficult to be aware all of the time.
Judy, enjoy the Grand doggies.
We had our long weekend last weekend when it was WA Day.
I had my hair cut this morning.
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Post by: K Atie on June 05, 2020, 11:14:42 am
A lot has gone on with everyone it seems .
I spent all day in bed yesterday with what I think was another migraine. Today I had to get up and felt ok . Drive to pick DD up , seemed to collect a few girls and a return back to boardo . Eventually home . Yes a very fast trip including to supermarket for some fish for dinner . Managed to eat my first meal in two days . DH made an apple crumble too. Fires going , all home for the long weekend, may just let everyone else go adventuring and stay home ! Apparently Halls Gap is fully booked out ( CVirus here we come ) . DS spent his last day on line , including a Maths extra meeting at the end of the day ! Bed early to rest up . Silver lining having kids home and the best sunset .
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Post by: mcmich on June 05, 2020, 03:07:21 pm
Marina, that is terrible - glad it wasn't your life savings.
Have fun with doggies Judy.
Hope you are on the mend Katie.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 05, 2020, 11:53:07 pm
Marina, don’t feel too bad about being scammed.  It has happened here.  I think it is quite common. Last time I rang the bank and they are very good at working out if it is a scam. Glad you didn’t lose too much. 
K ATIE, hope you are feeling better.
Judy, enjoy the dogs. 
Melbourne family coming tomorrow. Better get cooking. 
We cleaned out the Chook shed yesterday.  Hosed out the laying boxes. 
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Post by: K Atie on June 06, 2020, 12:08:03 am
Feeling better today .
Very cold this morning.
Enjoy family time  Chookie , well done cleaning out chook shead , we need to do that and fill in holes .
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 06, 2020, 02:55:08 am
There is always a silver lining ... I needed some more blueberries and they guys I get them from sell at markets and today was St Kilda market so I went there to stock up.  Didn't have much time to walk around, but it is a lovely farmer's market and I should really make an effort to go again in summer ... when it is WARM AND DRY!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 06, 2020, 07:25:32 am
It's warm and dry here Marina. WE had 2 days of 25 and the third day was 24.9. It's quite warm but overcast. No rain is forecast. We are on sprinkler bans now until the end of August.
KAtie take it easy.
Enjoy the family visit Chookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 06, 2020, 09:14:58 pm
So sorry to hear about you being scammed Marina.
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Post by: mcmich on June 07, 2020, 03:25:11 pm
I was just pottering around this morning, when DH asked if I wanted to out for brunch. We didn't really want to sit (if you can) in a cafe. We got a takeaway and ate it by the lake. Ended up buying a space heater for my "craft room" (it's an old fashioned box room, which I have taken over) and a a new microwave oven, very over due.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 08, 2020, 06:45:40 am
I hope everyone is enjoying their holiday. We had ours last week.
DH is beginning to paint our living area. Its fa8irly large so he is doing one side at a time. It means everything is everywhere. Therefore I have done very little. I couldn't even sit and read as all the easy chairs are in a group in one side of the room. What he has done looks very nice. It's basically the same colour as before.
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Post by: judydawn on June 08, 2020, 07:36:04 am
I hope DH finishes the room fairly quickly cookie so that you can get to your easy chairs.
I took the dogs for their final walk this morning then washed all their bedding, even if it was only used for 3 nights I like to put it away smelling fresh.  It’s nice to have my house back to myself but it was nice to have them so that the kids could have a nice break in the country.  GD now wants her parents to buy a holiday house in the country to go with the one they have down on the south coast. Kids think money is so easily come by!
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Post by: mcmich on June 08, 2020, 07:44:55 am
The doggies have their own bedding at your place Judy. That would be very easy to just to bring them for holidays.
Painting freshens everything up and makes the space feel new. You don't realise how big your house is until you paint it .
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Post by: achookwoman on June 09, 2020, 12:34:29 am
Well done Cookies DH.   Love a freshly painted house but hate the disruption.
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Post by: mab19 on June 09, 2020, 02:33:15 am
I cleaned out the freezer yesterday and reorganized everything.  I found 52 200g packets of tomatoes that I had cooked over summer and just popped in the freezer.  No wonder they kept falling out every time I opened the door.
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Post by: K Atie on June 09, 2020, 04:37:40 am
Very quiet here ! Clothesline full no more pegs . No on line school here now . Dropped DD and DS off yesterday , not normal” goodbyes” called out the boot of the car. Strict drop off no parent getting out of the car . DS pleased to be back , so much so not coming home on the weekend . School holidays very very soon . Beautiful day beside the white frost this morning.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 09, 2020, 06:27:18 am
We had unexpected visitors this morning and some more coming this afternoon. It's lovely to have visitors again.
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Post by: mcmich on June 09, 2020, 07:16:59 am
That would have been hard Katie. It is lovely to enjoy visitors again.
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Post by: judydawn on June 09, 2020, 08:12:39 am
I’ve been shopping for plants and food, made a lamb shank stew and re-sorted the freezer to make room for all the meat I bought today.  The gym centre rang me this morning, our first outing with them is starting this Friday for only 8 people in a mini bus for a heritage tour of Port Adelaide and lunch at one of the local hotels.  I decided I would go, it must be 3 months since our last outing.  Social distancing will still take place but we’re all used to that anyway.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 09, 2020, 11:02:43 pm
Mab, I had a good laugh at the Tomatoes.  Must do same as yesterday I discovered several suspicious looking containers in the fridge.
Day care for lamb again today.  We don’t mind as she is growing well after a rough start.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 11, 2020, 05:44:01 am
Yesterday I had my 6 monthly check with the dermatologist. Nothing to be cut out but he ran amok with the liquid nitrogen. I am looking very speckled at the moment as most are on my face.

This morning we had our dental visit, which had to be put off twice. All good there too.
I might curl up with my book this afternoon as it’s wet.
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Post by: JulieO on June 11, 2020, 08:02:07 am
Judy, enjoy your day out tomorrow.  If the weather is anything like the last few days it will be lovely to be out and about.  The sun has been glorious, warmer out than in  ;D

I've got a check up and clean next Thursday Cookie, hopefully all is well.  :)

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Post by: achookwoman on June 11, 2020, 10:59:22 am
Judy, what fun to go for a trip.
Cookie, good not to have any cut out.  Who cares if you are a bit Spotty for a few days.
We went shopping today. Got 1/2 of the things on the list. Got The potato flour  :)
They were counting the people in and out of Bunnings.  Got some seedlings.
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Post by: judydawn on June 11, 2020, 11:04:37 am
I will thanks Julie, the seats sold very quickly. It’s going to be the warmest day this week before the rain coming on Saturday.  I’m looking forward to that so that I can curl up like cookie and do nothing.  I’ve been pretty busy keeping the garden tidy for DD lately and the rain will be a good excuse to do nothing outside.  I even forgot I had an Opthamolgist appointment today but was surprised they didn’t ring or contact me as most specialists do these days to remind we oldies of our appointments.  I’ll have to give them a ring in the morning, this is the first time I’ve done that.
They must love it when you go in for your checks cookie, they rarely let you out without some spots do they?
I’ve also bought seedlings from Bunnings this week (pansies), didn’t buy enough so picked up more from the local nursery.  I’m all ready for the rain now.
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Post by: K Atie on June 12, 2020, 09:06:26 am
It’s been a very busy week . Life is never straight forward. My closest girlfriend had a on farm accident . it Is times like this you believe that people are made of very tough stuff. Firstly she is alive and will have a lot of rehab . So another friend and I spent a few days fixing up her house to make sure everything will be fine . There is always so much happening on a farm so neighbors and workers are all pulling together to make sure all will be ok . Her kids are amazing and really they had fixed everything up too, incredible amazing and thoughtful they are .
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2020, 09:19:23 am
Farm accidents can be nasty KAtie. I'm glad your friend is alive and it is very sweet of you to go to her house.
I had a scan on my wrist this morning.  I hope to have another cortisone injection in it next week. It is some form of tendonitis or something. The injection I had in December almost fixed it, so time for another one.
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Post by: judydawn on June 12, 2020, 10:05:58 am
Your friend is lucky to have her family, friends and neighbours looking out for her K Atie.  I wish her a speedy and full recovery.
You had a good 6 months from your last injection cookie, hopefully you will get at least the same or more from the next one.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 13, 2020, 12:58:02 am
K ATIE, that sounds nasty.  There is so much that can happen on a farm. Good on you for helping. Hope your friend recovers soon.
Cookie, I hope the injection works ok and lasts as long as the previous one.
Not much happening today. Might tidy another kitchen draw.
Yesterday a funny thing happened. I went to Chemist shop to collect some pills.  I haven’t been for some time.  The Pharmacist asked one of the sales girls if Mrs Schubert was baking.   I used to take the biscuits before the Coronavirus hit. I explained that yes I was baking but thought they may not want home cooked goods.  There was a chorus of yes that would enjoy anything I cared to bring.  This is one of my solutions to my cooking sweet things.
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Post by: judydawn on June 13, 2020, 02:40:42 am
That’s great Chookie, put your apron on and get cooking!
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Post by: K Atie on June 13, 2020, 06:34:48 am
DH decided that we needed to go for a quick drive to pick up a chainsaw that was put in for repairs nearly a year ago!! DH was looking for it and then realised. So we went to Stawell, stopped on the way for a coffee takeaway . It was good to go but made me want to visit friends . So we went to a Miter 10 and got a door draft stopper, few dried English daisies , some tomarto veggie potting mix , think DH got some silver spray paint . On the journey I talked to DM ,she was escaping to the beach !! 10 weeks iso was driving her nuts ! DH wanted me to go with him in the truck to get gravel from another of our  properties!! No think I need to stop at home. DH foot will be sore with all the driving he has done today .
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Post by: cookie1 on June 13, 2020, 10:06:51 am
KAtie, you even have a truck license. I do admire you.
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Post by: K Atie on June 13, 2020, 01:41:14 pm
No truck license DH was driving the truck . I better admend my post .
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Post by: mcmich on June 14, 2020, 01:13:14 am
Hope your friend has a speedy recovery Katie. You're a good friend to help out at this time.
Cookie, hope the cortisone injection clicks in fast.
I could imagine that the pharmacy would be wanting to enjoy your cooking again.
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Post by: judydawn on June 14, 2020, 05:38:51 am
I’m having a lazy day today, I walked to the shops to buy a paper and also had a chap pick up a blue chalk plant he’d asked for on one of our local FB giveaway pages.
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Post by: K Atie on June 14, 2020, 06:06:02 am
A quiet Sunday. DH doing more gravel spreading .. this is good as no getting bogged on the laneway if it ever get wet this winter. Going to do a garden working bee for DFriend next week . Really we are just trying to keep busy and it’s cathartic ! It will be a while before she comes home , no doubt rehab as well , just the luckiest person but a long road of healing .
Feed the chooks the old tomarto plants and weeded the vegetable bed .
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Post by: JulieO on June 14, 2020, 07:41:41 am
I've had a nice day in the kitchen.  :D

We are getting floating floor boards laid in the lounge tomorrow, so DH has been clearing the room out in readiness.  I think they are coming early.

Was a lovely morning with blue skies, but it has turned overcast and gloomy now.  I hope we get a bit of rain.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 14, 2020, 12:20:23 pm
DH wanted to paint the wall behind our big jarrah wall unit today. We emptied the wall unit, managed to move it a bit, DH painted the wall and we pushed it back bit by bit when it was dry. DD helped me put all the stuff back.  It was good to have a clean out. I kept everything except a set of yucky glasses. Most of the stuff is out of fashion but is crystal and stuff like Carlton ware that Mum had. I love it all.
I then used the new iron.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 14, 2020, 10:41:57 pm
K ATIE and Cookie, jobs well done. 
I keep putting off jobs but must get motivated.  Need to sort out bed linen.  The colours from previous house were different. 
Must post Alison Roman’s Yoghurt ice cream recipe. I have found that the large Jalna yoghurt pot fits beautifully into Yoghurt machine. 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 15, 2020, 09:51:54 am
DH prepared and painted 2 of the walls in our bedroom today. Lots of shifting and tidying. All our furniture is solid jarrah and we push and pull more than lifting. I'm glad DD is home to help.
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Post by: judydawn on June 15, 2020, 10:49:07 am
It sounds like fun and hard work at your place cookie, there’s nothing like a freshening up of rooms.  It’s totally worth the effort In my opinion but I know people who put it off because they don’t want to have to empty units etc.

I had a lovely day shopping at a different centre I had to go to for a mammogram today, still not that many people around at a place that was always buzzing with locals.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 16, 2020, 12:26:26 pm
I hope the mammogram turns out ok Judy. I didn’t do a lot today. Popped up to my little Italian shop today. There food is so fresh.
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Post by: judydawn on June 16, 2020, 02:39:40 pm
I was very pleased with the new machine they used cookie, no pain whatsoever.
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Post by: mcmich on June 16, 2020, 02:49:07 pm
All the best with the mammogram Judy.
Spent a morning on the phone to My Aged Care. Had a phone assessment for mum. They have decided she needs an ACAT referal. They told me to expect a 3 week wait at least for this. My mum is lucky as she has a lot of family support. It's a worry for people that don't have family to help until services are put in place or have someone to advocate for them.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on June 16, 2020, 07:28:56 pm
Counting the days until handover of our house.
I’ve been researching lights for rooms. Kept going around in circles trying to workout how many “lumens” each light fitting produced. 🤪 The one light fixture I’ve ordered is delayed.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 16, 2020, 11:37:01 pm
Michele, we had an assessment for MyAgedCare for RAL.  Just in case.  We are not used to this type of process, but they made it easy. They came to the house as they were training a new person.
CC, that is great news.  We have been wondering how you were going.  Choosing light fittings is difficult.
Cookie, I find the Fruit and veg from a specialist shop last much longer as it is fresher. 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 17, 2020, 09:38:09 am
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I was very pleased with the new machine they used cookie, no pain whatsoever.

I love the sound of that Judy. Mine is due later this year.
CC wonderful news for you. Lots of work coming up but it will be so lovely for you.

I had the injection into my wrist today. It hurt something horrid. They aren't usually too bad but this was ghastly. I knew it would only last a short time so I didn't yell the place down.  :D :D :D :D
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Post by: judydawn on June 17, 2020, 10:18:03 am
That’s very brave of you cookie, my Mum would have screamed the house down.
Denise it sounds like things have moved forward with no holdups since your last report.  Since the huge change In the type of light fittings on the market I find it impossible to buy anything without help otherwise I end up taking home the wrong thing. It was so much more simple in the ‘old days’.
It pays to touch base with My Aged Care before we actually need it, it’s a great service.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 17, 2020, 10:32:09 pm
Very brave Cookie.  Hope the injection helps. 
We were thinking of you yesterday as Ral had some spots frozen on his face by the Dr.  He said they stung for a while.   
Lamb staying home today so we will go around and feed her.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 17, 2020, 11:50:34 pm
I haven't been on here for a few days - time just keeps disappearing on me and I am losing touch with what is happening with you all!

CC, I was thinking about you just this morning as you are only days away from handover.  Fortunately, we didn't have to think about lights in our renovation, our architect took care of that for us, otherwise it would have been a total nightmare.

Hope everyone else is well and that your wrist is OK now, Cookie.
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Post by: judydawn on June 19, 2020, 09:48:39 am
Life is certainly returning to somewhere near normal here, Katie and I went to lunch at a local hotel today which was really nice. 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 19, 2020, 12:02:17 pm
Thanks for all the kind wishes re my wrist. I’m being very positive, I think it will be fine.
I didn’t go down to Rockingham yesterday with DH. I bashed my wrist and as it is bruised it sort of hurt. DD didn’t want to drive her Mustang down in the rain, so she went with DH in the old Ute.
We called it a recession run as it was down to an industrial area. It’s lovely to have the old car runs etc going again.
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Post by: K Atie on June 19, 2020, 01:26:24 pm
Take care of your wrist Cookie . Good to be out for a drives.
Baked and made up all beds in readiness for DD and DS return home school holidays!!
Collected DS so we went to the skills center to pick up his woodwork project ( Cova 19 prevented him putting it together) well two sessions and a very kind cabinet maker students DS bedside table was finished. Problem fitting in car . Luckily he can leave it at boarding house till we can get it . DD was doing her Studio folio till late ! We got home in the dark! Never mind had a nice meal and all very quiet .
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Post by: judydawn on June 19, 2020, 01:28:45 pm
The holidays have come around quickly K Atie.
Be careful with your wrist cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 19, 2020, 11:41:53 pm
Cookie, hope your wrist is better.  Thanks for the photos.  Looks interesting.
K ATIE , the kids weren’t at school for long.
Judy, things are getting back to the new normal more quickly in your State than ours. More New Coronavirus here.  Fortunately not in Ballarat.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 20, 2020, 08:26:06 am
I decided to do some bread today. I had fed the starters last night and they were ready to go this morning. The rye one is made and in the fridge for it's overnight rise and the Classic loaf is rising....slowly.
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Post by: K Atie on June 20, 2020, 11:33:27 am
DS was only at school for nine school days ! But at boardo longer.
big sleep in for kids . DS decided to replace the door draught stopper , fix the door handle and replace the flood lights at the back with the assistant DH !! Such a good man child .
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Post by: judydawn on June 20, 2020, 11:36:05 am
He is good to step up to the plate when needed K Atie.
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Post by: K Atie on June 20, 2020, 11:39:30 am
Yes Judy he is very good to me and sees DH not able or lacking the time so he steps in .
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Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2020, 12:36:07 pm
Very responsible and mature of him KAtie.
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Post by: mcmich on June 21, 2020, 04:46:00 pm
Learning some good life lessons katie.
Work for the last 3 days. Today I went to a card making class - very different. with social distancing but lovely to catch up.
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Post by: K Atie on June 21, 2020, 11:06:53 pm
Readjusting to life again ! Now no quilting or bookclub , hoping we go back to zoom . Yoga next term was ment to be back to . Well we all know we can adjust . Just need a big shop all will be good then . Today will be feed the teens !! Mind you DD made a snack before dinner last night !! Rice paper rolls ..interesting .
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Post by: achookwoman on June 21, 2020, 11:18:42 pm
K ATIE, nice to have a handyman and good that he has the confidence to tackle  those jobs.
We are resting today as we had visitors for the last 3 days.  It was so nice to catch up. This week is also going to be very busy.  Looks like Victoria is tightening restrictions again.  We just have to go with the flow.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 22, 2020, 12:07:51 pm
Yes, Victoria isn’t doing too well with the Covid threat. I’m pleased our borders are still closed.
We have been told that our book club will resume early July and our coffee runs and car club runs are all resuming.
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Post by: K Atie on June 22, 2020, 02:12:56 pm
Really pleased to catch up with my dear friend today . Doing so well it is truly amazing. A road of recovery but such a positive one .
Cold and windy this arvo .
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Post by: judydawn on June 23, 2020, 03:36:25 am
That’s good news K Atie.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 23, 2020, 12:34:13 pm
As DH paints we are attacking bookshelves etc. Good Sammy’s are going to love us.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 24, 2020, 11:36:02 am
Gut specialist this morning.  All good,  can stay on the enzyme pills or ever.
Fed lamb.
Electrician came at 1 pm.  Left at 4 pm. Did lots of small jobs and most time spent with afternoon tea.
Cooked  a rather strange chicken dish.  Not a success.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 25, 2020, 09:08:29 am
We took friends out to coffee this morning as he will be 76 tomorrow. It was quite lovely.
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Post by: judydawn on June 25, 2020, 10:26:26 am
I had a full day - gym, home for an easy lunch before Ophthalmologist appointment (all good), onto Aldi then I called in for a cuppa with a friend. Home at 5pm.
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Post by: mcmich on June 25, 2020, 12:55:45 pm
Work todsy, so no cooking.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 25, 2020, 11:54:55 pm
Stocktake over the next 3-4 days .... my most hated weekend of the year, but, as my colleague said, at least we only have to do it once a year - I guess that could be my silver lining  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on June 26, 2020, 12:35:15 am
Marina, I fl for you.  It is like a lost eke day.
Must bake some biscuits today. 
Was give some Lilly of the Valley to plant.  Will look for a suitable spot.
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Post by: judydawn on June 26, 2020, 04:13:52 am
Down by the lake Chookie?
Marina I once worked In the office for a furniture/bedding manufacturer but at stock taking time everyone had to pull their weight.  I absolutely hated stocktake of the screws, nuts and bolts etc of the storeroom yet when a truck came in from our H.O. I was first there to help unload and check things off against what I’d ordered.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 26, 2020, 09:19:25 am
Fortunately I never had to be involved in a stock take.
DD and I had a light lunch out today. She is eating out tonight too, so it had to be light.
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Post by: K Atie on June 26, 2020, 11:11:53 am
Been having a few quiet drives with DD finery  wanting to learn to drive ! Back dirt roads only , no cars !! Taken nearly two years to get her in a car .
Also went to shops to stock up a bit , just incase we may need some things !
It’s freezing.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 28, 2020, 12:48:43 am
K ATIE, that is great with DD finally wanting to learn to drive.  GS has wanted to drive since he was 4.  He asked for the keys to the Polaris when we were at Cherokee. He is now 15 and has had lots of experience on the family farm.
Judy, I might plant them outside the window where I do my exercises.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 28, 2020, 09:18:56 am
We had our first Model A run since February today. We went to a car museum and had an inside bbq and a birthday cake as our club is 40 this year. The weather was ghastly so most people took their modern cars. We even took my red Hilux. 
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Post by: judydawn on June 28, 2020, 12:04:00 pm
Great cake cookie, it must have been nice to get together after all these months.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 28, 2020, 09:56:46 pm
Cookie, 40 years is a long time.   Congratulations. Love the cake and how nice to get together.
Did a big grocery shop yesterday. Probably the last for a while.  It seems that it is the teenagers to 40 year olds that are the most infected with the virus at the moment, in Melbourne. They are sick of the restrictions. They only have mild symptoms but can pass it on to others who can end up in hospital.
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Post by: mcmich on June 29, 2020, 04:52:38 am
Great cake Cookie. The cars look wonderful all parked together.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 29, 2020, 07:03:07 am
Thanks.
Covid 19 is indeed a worry. I see where Qld has said the Victorian team can’t fly up there to play footy against my team. Very wise I think.
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Post by: judydawn on June 29, 2020, 08:58:27 am
I’m glad our teams have a say in who they play cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 29, 2020, 10:12:04 pm
It looks like some families in Victoria have been very irresponsible.  I think the State Government should come down very hard on them . We should follow Frances example and people from the areas where the virus has peaked should carry a paper that states the reason explaining why they are away from their home.
Gardening. Well established veggies are growing well.  Newer ones very slow. Lemons starting to ripen.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 29, 2020, 11:11:32 pm
I have been tied to my desk since Saturday with stock take (took 2 days longer this year for some reason).  The guys next door caught me as I was walking up the road yesterday (silver lining time!) and said to go in to see them today as they wanted to give me a birthday lunch (I don't know how they knew about that, but it is incredibly generous of them as they spent a lot of time and money setting up their shop only to be open for a couple of months before COVID struck and I know they are doing it hard).  All the small businesses along this part of our street are giving them heaps of support, though, buying their meals, forwarding information on JobKeeper, helping with advice whenever appropriate, etc.  I also take their green rubbish away every week for compost so that saves them from having to pay a commercial company to take everything away - my compost heap is rapidly filling up but I see one of my neighbours has recently bought a pig so I might visit them to see if they want to take some of the greens off my hands every other week.

On another subject, one of my colleagues was assaulted on Thursday - he is a fast walker and was simply 'overtaking' a slower walker who turned on him and punched him in the face.  He has got a couple of broken bones in his face and is to see the surgeon today.  Fortunately, he seems in good spirits but it was a terrible thing to happen.

Now, it is time for me to get back to finalising the stock take and getting on to the rest of my EOFY chores.  I'll be back again in a couple of days.
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Post by: mcmich on June 30, 2020, 05:05:51 am
Good luck with the stocktake, Marina.
It's lovely how you are supporting the businesses around you.
What a dreadful thing to happen to your friend. Walkers rage. It must have been a very hard punch to break bones. I hope he was caught and will be punished for he has done. Well wishes for a full recovery both physically and mentally to your friend.
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Post by: judydawn on June 30, 2020, 09:08:11 am
Happy birthday for the 28th Marina.  You’re wonderful with what you do for those around you and it sounds as if the whole community are caring as well. community around you. I think we need eyes in the back of our head when walking around the streets these days, I really feel for that poor chap.

I’ve been up to my SIL & BIL’s place for lunch again today - I enjoy catching up with them.
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Post by: JulieO on June 30, 2020, 09:08:45 am
What a shocking thing to happen to your colleague Cuilidh, I hope it doesn't leave him with any lasting side affects.  I just don't understand people like this.  Must have been on drugs, why else would someone do that? (shakes head)  >:(
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Post by: cookie1 on June 30, 2020, 12:54:03 pm
How horrid Marina. When everyone should be kind to each other.
Happy birthday, don’t work too hard.
Today we filled our bins and have heaps to take to Good Sammy’s. It’s all your fault Judy......I think you started it.  :D We’re trying to be very strict.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 30, 2020, 10:05:41 pm
Marina, Happy Birthday. That is awful about your colleague.  What nice neighbours to give you a Birthday party.
Blood test day today.  We don’t really want to go out but this must be done. Panic buying again going on in Ballarat. We have kept up our supplies as this has always been our habit. I believe that there are shortages of toilet paper, eggs, sugar, flour and milk.
Our  DS and family , in Melbourne, are in the lockdown area.  It won’t be too hard on them as they have continued to maintain the rules throughout the virus period. 
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Post by: K Atie on June 30, 2020, 11:23:31 pm
Marina happy birthday. Chookie well done in keeping your supplies up . It’s hard for everyone like your DS that has been doing the right thing to be in lockdown. Awhile ago a friend said well we know we can do lockdown again as we have already done it . Still not happy if we do .
Been absent as kids and I have a mini break to beach , saw DM as she left bonus. Kids squeezed walks sunset sunrise photos , drone photos !! A big walk in while I did some therapy clothes shop . Even had takeaway fish and chips . Only disaster was I sat on my reading glasses , bad move the arm looked like a antenna!! Snapped off . So DM took them to Melbourne to be fixed , that’s the silver lining. We don’t want to go but a quick pack up off on the ferry home before dark is my goal . Stocking up on the best fruit and veg too. Think I managed quite well as had yet another migraine knocking trying hard to debilitate me , l won .
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 30, 2020, 11:37:13 pm
Congratulations on conquering that migraine, Katie - I have never had one, and I sincerely hope I never do.  Thanks to all for birthday wishes to me and best wishes to my colleague.  He will find out on Friday if he has to go into surgery.  He seems in good spirits and his partner is working from home just now so he is not by himself all day.
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Post by: mcmich on July 01, 2020, 08:30:35 am
Nice to take a break Katie.
The panic buying has started again here in Newcastle/Lake Macquarie. No toilet paper, paper towel, flour or sugar. The antiseptic sprays and wipes are low too. You think we would have learned from the first time. We don't even have any active cases of Covid or we didn't as of yesterday.
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Post by: judydawn on July 01, 2020, 09:19:11 am
People go crazy, as soon as one place starts it they all follow.  You'd think they would still have ample supplies from earlier.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 01, 2020, 10:19:51 am
I shopped this afternoon and was shocked to find that panic buying is occurring here too. People must be crazy.
Sorry to hear your DS is in the Covid area in Melbourne Chookie.
We had a visit from my brother and his wife this morning, so the throwing out was held off until tomorrow.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 01, 2020, 01:22:42 pm
Yesterday was rubbish day so I filled a bag with stuff and put it in the bin.  If I do this every week it may not be toooo painful.
K ATIE, nice to get away for a few days. Glad you beat the migraine.
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Post by: mcmich on July 01, 2020, 02:38:04 pm
Went to mums today. After taking her shopping we cleaned her linen press out. Got rid of 3 black gaqrden garbage bags of linen. The towels, I took to a dog wash place, some to the Salvos and the rest was tossed. I found 11 new tea towels so then we tidied her tea towel drawer. I do love a declutter.

One tip I picked up - instead of using damp rid mum places kitty litter in small containers in her cupboards.
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Post by: JulieO on July 02, 2020, 06:32:26 am
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Yesterday was rubbish day so I filled a bag with stuff and put it in the bin.  If I do this every week it may not be toooo painful.
K ATIE, nice to get away for a few days. Glad you beat the migraine.

I read recently, if you only throw 1 thing out per day, over the year you would have gotten rid of 365 things!  Sounds simple enough. Imagine if you threw 2 things out a day or 3.  I might try this myself ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on July 02, 2020, 11:41:36 am
Julie, like that idea but I need for the items to leave the house immediately.  Otherwise I might be tempted to recover them.
Most of today was consulting about Solar panels for the roof.  Fortunately our DS is working with us. He took a series of drone photos of the roof.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 02, 2020, 12:47:14 pm
Our roof solar power is great. I know that I can bake to my hearts content during the day and the sun is giving me the energy. DH is beginning to think of batteries to go with the solar panels.
I had planned to go out this morning but couldn’t be bothered. DH went down to see his Mum and a mate and was gone all day. It was a very quiet, but pleasant day.
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Post by: K Atie on July 02, 2020, 11:56:01 pm
Had a haircut and colour  yesterday , love it when you first have your hair done . Shopping.. Coles had very empty shelves , possibly due to very mean shoppers and delivery slow down .
Boys also passed me on the way home , they were going boys shopping! Flat pack is all I heard , think DS is building more shelves for workshop .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2020, 07:43:10 am
DD rang fairly early this morning to say she was going out to dinner unexpectedly and would I mind dropping some clothes to her at work. They are doing roadwork out that way and I got completely bamboozled. I had to pull over and use the GPS. I felt really stupid.
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Post by: judydawn on July 03, 2020, 08:35:23 am
That’s what it’s for cookie, you were lucky to have that to fall back on. It doesn’t take much to bamboozle we women with road closures etc.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2020, 08:48:20 am
That makes me feel a little better. They have changed the entries and exits to the freeway around DD’s work. I’m sure she will think it’s a huge joke.
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Post by: JulieO on July 03, 2020, 08:54:26 am
Nothing to feel silly about Cookie, that's why sat navs are so good.  :D
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 04, 2020, 06:45:21 am
When I get lost (sometimes on a regular basis!) I just look at it as I am seeing places I wouldn't normally see otherwise!  Sometimes it is interesting, sometimes it is good and sometimes it is a complete waste of time and no fun at all! - and sometimes DH gets really annoyed with me as well  ;)
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Post by: judydawn on July 04, 2020, 08:44:21 am
LOL Marina, you’re a funny lady and I love your attitude to life.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 04, 2020, 11:51:17 am
I usually do that Marina. I even got a lovely drive over the river and along it. As usual it looked lovely and serene.

Today DD and I went to the Apple shop to look at Apple watches. She is thinking seriously of getting one. Does anyone have one please? If so what do you think? Do they need charging every day?
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Post by: K Atie on July 04, 2020, 12:50:04 pm
Google maps saves time ! Use to be Melways directory book in my car as a young girl .
Boys gone shopping again !! All for DS to build workshop cabinet and paint for a trailer . Visited my friend who is now recovering at home , so good to chat and dropped some eggs off too .
Going to lunch tomorrow... that sounds strange . I had forgotten so lucky one of the girls texted to say Don’t forget! So there was a reason to have my hair done after all .
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Post by: mcmich on July 05, 2020, 07:23:38 am
I get lost all time. DH tries to tell me which way is shortest. The quickest route for me is the one I know. If that has a diversion for some reason I wander around until I see a familiar landmark and go from there.

There were some posts on the forum about 5 weeks ago regarding grandchildren. I have none and didn't expect to have any. My DD and SIL have been married for nearly 11yrs and are happily child free. My DS turned 30 in January and at his party DDIL said she wasn't ready for children yet. Just a week after the forum conversation they came over to announce they are having a baby in mid January. I've only just been able to say something as she wanted to wait until after the 12 week mark. I'm so excited and pleased for them.
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Post by: judydawn on July 05, 2020, 07:29:47 am
That’s great news for you too Michele, especially as you weren’t expecting any grandchildren anytime soon.  Something lovely to look forward to, thanks for sharing your good news.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 05, 2020, 09:08:58 am
How exciting for everyone Mich.
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Post by: JulieO on July 05, 2020, 09:25:04 am
Congratulations McMich!  That's such lovely news, so excited for you.  Grandchildren are just the best.  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on July 05, 2020, 01:28:28 pm
Cookie, love my Apple Watch.  Lasts about 1 1/2 days without charging.  Have had  it about 2 years.  Need to have the correct iPhone for it to work. Also need to have phone nearby.  I’m sure I don’t use it to capacity, but use the timer on it when I am cooking and the exercise thing that measures steps. When a shop girls saw me taking a phone call on it she said I was real cool. Ral uses his all the time to take phone calls. 
Michele, that is great news about you going to be a granny. 
K ATIE, glad your friend is recovering.
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Post by: K Atie on July 05, 2020, 10:42:02 pm
Congratulations Mich very good news .
Lunch was great , only two other couples in restaurant, so happier not busy.
DD stayed home and did school work . DS is tidying up sheds , building workshop cabinet . Nice to go for a drive on my own , coming home (I managed to fix up iPad ,before I left) so I could listen to a book .
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Post by: mcmich on July 09, 2020, 09:29:02 am
Work today. We are back to full capacity again and because of the back log we have been extremely busy. We all had a laugh when we were told we were over staffed this morning. If you just looked at number of pt's it would seem so, no looks at the acuity. Anyway the day is over and all pt's still breathing.
I came home to wonderful suprise in the letterbox. The lovely lunches and snacks book arrived that Cookie sent me. Have had a quick flick through and am looking forward to an early night and a good look through it. Thankyou Cookie :D
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Post by: cookie1 on July 09, 2020, 10:17:43 am
A pleasure Mich.
Today we almost finished cleaning out all the cupboards in our theatre room. (it's not used as a theatre!) Our bin fills very quickly! Lots of Good Sammy stuff too. I have also finished the annual administrative and financial  report for MIL.
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Post by: judydawn on July 09, 2020, 12:17:34 pm
I did a good workout at the gym this morning then came home to help my gardener reduce the size of my woolly bush hedge between my place and the neighbours.  He cut it back then I took over the cutting and filling of the bins, borrowed 2 from neighbours plus mine which took me 4 hours to fill.  When I started hitting myself in the side of the head with my large cutters I knew I was getting tired so quit whilst I was ahead.  Will now have to fill bags of the cuttings as our green bins don’t go out until next week. 
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Post by: achookwoman on July 09, 2020, 10:47:10 pm
Filled another recycling bin. My weekly effort. 
I made a massive effort and started to sort out the linen cupboard.  Trying to match up all the sets.  Seem to have misplaced a doona cover.  No idea where it is.
Rang friend who lives by herself.  Seems very depressed with the second lot of lockdowns.
Spent an hour with the Natures Cargo catalogue, ( wholesale grocer). 
Today waiting for greengrocer delivery. 
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Post by: cookie1 on July 10, 2020, 02:04:50 pm
This morning I was finishing off the stuff for MIL. I realised I only had 11 bank statements when I had done it all. After looking everywhere DH found it-he had put it in another file. To say I wasn’t impressed was mild. I’d done all the figures without this statement. We usually put all MIL’s stuff in the one file. I then spent the rest of the morning altering figures etc. I had hoped to post it all off, but it will have to wait until Monday.

This afternoon I had a very relaxing hair cut. Lots of head massage to help.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 10, 2020, 09:44:13 pm
We have finally had handover of our new house. Please excuse the builders mess around the garden.
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Post by: K Atie on July 10, 2020, 10:51:59 pm
Wow Denise that is so good , house looks amazing well done .
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Post by: JulieO on July 10, 2020, 11:29:53 pm
How exciting Cornish.  I bet it will beautiful when you have a lovely garden around it.  You must be so chuffed.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on July 11, 2020, 08:33:43 am
Oh that’s wonderful Denise, you’ve both waited for this day for so long.  So fit out now takes place? -  when do you think you will be able to move in?  It is really lovely and I can’t wait to see it surrounded by lawn and garden beds.  Well done guys.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 11, 2020, 11:42:19 am
CC, that is wonderful.  Are you shifting in immediately? You have waited soooo long.  What are you doing with the garden? More photos please.
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Post by: mcmich on July 11, 2020, 05:47:49 pm
So pleased for you CC.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 12, 2020, 02:40:37 am
... what everyone else has said, CC.  I have been wondering for a while when handover was  It looks stunning, you must be "chomping at the bit" to move in now.  Looking forward to the next batch of photos!
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Post by: judydawn on July 12, 2020, 06:34:09 am
I’ve spent a few hours rejigging my pantry and tidying up my kitchen drawers in between watching my football match.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 12, 2020, 12:39:59 pm
Your footy team did well Judy. I’m enjoying having the footy back.

Denise your house looks lovely. How wonderful and exciting for you both.
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Post by: judydawn on July 12, 2020, 01:29:37 pm
Yes and weren’t they happy about the win cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 12, 2020, 11:14:38 pm
I have been revisiting all my Blog recipes.  (and cleaning them up where necessary ) Yesterday I made the Bourbon chicken recipe.  Delighted when I realised it is really a sweet and sour sauce without pineapple.  I am also exploring more cooking with dishes in the Varoma. Poached some waxy potatoes.  Lovely as a side and reheat well. Will post.
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Post by: K Atie on July 14, 2020, 03:50:04 am
Washing and more washing , wishing for lots of sunshine at least there is wind . Feeling flat re the virus , it’s so hard for everyone. Oh the silver lining has to be I may have a freezer ... floor really uneven so DD has his thinking cap on big time how to fix so we can turn it on and put food in the freezer.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 14, 2020, 06:46:26 am
Could you put a piece of chip board or masonite down under the freezer KAtie?
I've been plodding through files looking at what I can throw out, what needs shredding and finding recipes. Like the Chocolate Nut Slice that I made.
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Post by: K Atie on July 14, 2020, 02:18:28 pm
Cookie you are right , DH had some Masonite and cuts of Lino ! Freezer turned on now . Bonus the same needed for washing machine and dryer .. he said he did all of them . Tomorrow I hope the washing machine will stop rocking the house . Then he will have to look at what is wrong with the dryer . If this gets done it will be a very productive effort. Fingers crossed because it normally takes a long and not so Patient wait.
Yoga zoom class tonight, so hard to relax and tune out but felt energised and hungry after ! Too many bonuses today .
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Post by: achookwoman on July 14, 2020, 10:33:13 pm
Well done K ATIE.
Spent most of yesterday doing the paperwork , on line, for the Solar installation. Nearly had a melt down. Important to register to get Government rebate.
Today we are going to Dr.  Don’t really want to go out but Ral has to have an injection.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 14, 2020, 11:39:34 pm
Glad your freezer, washing machine and dryer are sorted, K Atie, what a difference that will make.

I tried to buy a small chest freezer a month or two ago and they are simply non-existent at the moment as they are generally made in China or Asia somewhere so none are coming into the country.  Ah well, I can wait.  DH's main requirement is that it has to be able to hold a cello (freezing the instrument / bow will kill worm or other creatures that like to eat wooden things!).

Best wishes for your doctor's visit Chookie.
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Post by: mab19 on July 15, 2020, 07:18:01 am
I had my hair cut today.  The second time with this new hairdresser.  I'm very pleased with what she has done.

Supermarket shopping this morning and paying bills.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 15, 2020, 10:12:08 am
That’s amazing Marina.
I went to the podiatrist this morning and then did the grocery shopping.
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Post by: K Atie on July 15, 2020, 01:31:12 pm
Freezer is a stand up one .  A batch of sausage rolls minus a few in freezer . Washing machine needs to have more support under one foot . Two loads of washing and 8 had no idea they finished as it was very quiet . Managed a visit to my dear friend and a little sewing patch workshop . Beautiful sunny day .
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Post by: achookwoman on July 16, 2020, 12:03:27 am
Marina, if you got an upright freezer, you could take the drawers out and the Cello could stand upright.  As for freezing food. The upright ones do not hold as much as the chest ones, although they are more convenient.
Today we are getting a big order from the Wholesale grocer.  Yesterday I re arranged the freezers to fit in the new stuff. I think the lockdown , for us, will probably go beyond Xmas so have ordered flour, sugar, butter LL cream , cheese, puff pastry, and LL milk to last.  Plus stuff for the freezer.
I don’t want to go to the Supermarket. 
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Post by: cookie1 on July 16, 2020, 02:05:36 am
I don’t blame you Chookie. It is frightening. Over here no one is social distancing any more and I think they should.
I hadn’t thought of putting a cello in an upright freezer. We have an upright one, I’m too short for a chest one and can’t reach the bottom.
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Post by: judydawn on July 16, 2020, 03:37:11 am
Me neither cookie, I almost fell in when I had one 35 years ago. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 16, 2020, 05:40:25 am
We had thought of an upright, Chookie, but I don't intend for it to hold entire cellos very often (DH and I will have to have 'deep and meaningful' discussions on this point  :D ) and, as you said, when there are no cellos in there they don't hold as much as a chest freezer ... although I would imagine that an upright is easier to organise???
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Post by: K Atie on July 16, 2020, 05:55:34 am
We had one as a kid and it literally could fit a body in it . Chookie that’s scary Christmas, you are always right . Thought about getting more butter and putting it in the freezer too. We have lots of powdered milk and whole family said they will not touch it , bad luck I say if we have to use it then we have to .
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Post by: mab19 on July 16, 2020, 06:43:47 am
A follow up visit to the doctor for DH.  All good apart from a revision for another MRI in 12 months time. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 16, 2020, 11:28:06 pm
Good news Mab.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 17, 2020, 12:42:57 am
Mab, very good news.
K ATIE, use the powdered milk for cooking and buy big 2 lt cartons of LL .  Check the use by date. Butter freezes well. I buy very good expensive for eating and cheap butter for cooking.
I am learning a lot.  For example, the numbers on prawns/ shrimp relate to how many you get to a Kilo. 8/10 means that many to a kilo.  Very large ones. And very expensive.
Today spending lots of time in the garden with the chooks.  All the greens are growing well.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 17, 2020, 10:22:13 am
That sounds pleasing Mab.
This morning I had to pop up to the post office as I needed to send a book to a friend.  She needed it fairly soon. It was easier to post it than visit.
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Post by: judydawn on July 17, 2020, 11:09:11 am
It will pay DH to have further checks Margaret - I like doctors who want follow up tests done.
Your postal deliveries must be quicker than ours Denise and if you’re time poor then a good idea to post it off.
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Post by: K Atie on July 17, 2020, 01:23:34 pm
That’s a great idea to use the powdered milk for cooking thank you Chookie. Didn’t get any longlife but have a few small ones at the moment.
I have done a big shop of meat today , managed to repackage it all so there is more room in freezer . I am  Crazy , ice cream ( a big treat , later on I’ll make some ) butter , frozen fruit , Barra pieces( friends tip they come sealed in there own packets so no so hard to thaw ) , peas ! Aldi frozen chicken Kiev ( DH treat) , fresh blueberries on special popped each container into snack snap lock bags . Oh dear never allowed near the supermarket for awhile DH jaw was dropped. He then said I did a good job putting it all away and making prawn risotto for dinner . Now i think I may need therapy or silver lining we can finally have not to worry about meat . What happens if the kids go vegan I’m in trouble.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 17, 2020, 11:33:00 pm
Keep your fingers crossed, K Atie, that they go vegetarian rather than vegan - vegetarian is much easier ... just everything except meat or fish, vegan is more complicated.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 18, 2020, 12:05:12 am
Well done K ATIE.  Big job putting it all away.
Yesterday spent more time on the Solar.  Rang the Government body to see status of our application and they have lost it.  Could you believe it !!!
Glad Dinner was simple. Spag Bol from freezer.  Poor chooks didn’t get their run.
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Post by: mcmich on July 18, 2020, 11:56:12 pm
Good to hear your DH is doing well Mab.
I have mum in hospital at the moment. Today is day 11. Her problem was all sorted on Friday and I'm not sure why she is still there. She is in a public hospital and it's not like them to keep a bed filled if not required. Hopefully home today. The discharge planner rang me on Friday to see what services mum had in place. She also rang My Aged care to see when the ACAT assessment would take place, only to be told that there is no record of a request for an assessment. Back to square 1. Will follow up with that tomorrow.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 19, 2020, 01:37:33 am
Michele, that is very disappointing about your lost application.  With mine, not so important.
We had 10 minutes of sun this morning.
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Post by: judydawn on July 19, 2020, 02:19:31 am
Good luck with getting the ACAT asap Michele, I guess it’s our Covid situation which is causing hold ups and lost applications for many people at the moment. 
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Post by: cookie1 on July 19, 2020, 02:24:23 am
That is not good that any paper work is lost, be it for solar or ACAT. Paper work can’t go into cyber space like emails, so it must be somewhere.
I didn’t get on the forum yesterday. I spent the afternoon waiting for my Apple Watch to charge and then the evening playing with it. I feel I have barely covered it’s capabilities, but I will get there.

Mab I can just imagine how you feel about the mice. I dislike them intensely. With cockroaches, they will make me clean anything out immediately.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 20, 2020, 11:23:44 pm
Cookie, have fun with your watch.  We love ours.   When I talk on mine, I feel like Maxwell Smart. Today I have to ring Vic Government about our Solar.  Not looking forward to this.
Putting in a an order for fruit and veg. An order seems to last a fortnight.
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Post by: mab19 on July 21, 2020, 03:28:02 am
Cookie,like you I hate mice and cockroaches. 

The NBN man came again yesterday and did more tests.  He checked the wiring in the house and all good.  He has replaced and repaired some underground wiring out in the street. He seemed confident that this would fix the problem.  I hope he is right.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 21, 2020, 09:15:19 am
I hope he is too Mab.
I put a bit more rubbish in the bin, and squished it down as it is rubbish day tomorrow. I also shredded some more paper and found lots of old recipes I had saved.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 21, 2020, 10:42:45 pm
Mab, as Cookie said,  hope your problem is solved.
I missed chuck out Tuesday yesterday .  Must make a greater effort.
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Post by: mab19 on July 23, 2020, 03:39:26 am
It looks like my internet problem has been solved.  No drop outs since the NBN man came.
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Post by: K Atie on July 23, 2020, 05:57:05 am
Been trying to pay bills . Days are full of what if plans . Covid is sure testing time . The sun needs to come out for happy endorphins I think .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 23, 2020, 08:02:54 am
Quote from: mab19 on July 23, 2020, 03:39:26 am
It looks like my internet problem has been solved.  No drop outs since the NBN man came.

Hurray.
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Post by: K Atie on July 25, 2020, 11:57:56 am
Washing ,vacuum , dishes and a few wheelbarrows of wood . Nice sunny arvo finerly . Quick visit to my recovering friend . Boys helping with crunching . DS cooked BBQ sausages for crutches, he didn’t burn them like DH !
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Post by: mcmich on July 25, 2020, 10:17:17 pm
I have had mum very ill in hospital for the last 2 weeks. She is home now and much better.
Mum is having a reassessment on Monday, so hopefully that will get her a few more hours of care.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 26, 2020, 05:08:58 am
Glad the worst seems to be over, hope it all works out well for your mum now, Mich.
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Post by: judydawn on July 26, 2020, 06:30:49 am
Glad to hear your Mum has improved enough to go home Michele, that would have kept you very busy.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 26, 2020, 10:48:02 am
Role reversal Mich. we eventually need to take care of our Mum’s and Dad’s. I do hope your Mum is able to access more care.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 26, 2020, 11:23:26 pm
Michele, glad your mum has improved.  Nice that she is home.
Yesterday was a beautiful sunny day. 
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Post by: mab19 on July 27, 2020, 02:55:19 am
Michele, glad to hear that your mum has improved and is now at home.
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Post by: K Atie on July 27, 2020, 03:26:15 am
Michele so good your mum is home now and doing well.
General tiding up which seems endless . Yesterday DS planted more lawn seed , he is working around the back garden , the best thing is to see him engaged in such a project . DS also calmed my anxiety by putting my phone photos on to our main computer, then backing it up , super yay . I had never done either so it was time to.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 28, 2020, 07:55:51 am
That's good of him KAtie. I wouldn't have a clue how to do it. I finished going through all the old paperwork this morning and DH shredded the things that had to be shredded. Now I only have it for the last 5 years, and MIL's too of course.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 28, 2020, 11:29:58 pm
We were supposed to have the Solar Panels installed today but there is a delay.  Next week maybe.
Electrician  returned yesterday and brought a bag of Cumquats.  I was able to give him a jar of jam that I made from the strange grapefruit cross oranges that he brought last visit.
Trying a new SD / yeast bread today.
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Post by: K Atie on July 28, 2020, 11:31:02 pm
Had a look at the lawn seed think it’s starting to grow ! DS told me not to use the clothes line .. small footprints will be ok . Shearer’s Back to shear the rams this morning! Lucky they only have toasties in the morning.
Trying to stop stressing about everything at the moment. But clearly I am as the weight is falling off me . This has not happened before . Did zoom yoga last night which was good . Really trying to keep calm . Added joy DD with lots of sacs ,like four this week , that are not so easy , have to say the pressure is building up for all of them , many tears I believe by even the best students ( think the Maths Methods sac was harsh.

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Post by: mab19 on July 29, 2020, 03:22:07 am
As it looked like being a sunny day I washed the last of the linen that mice had been in. 
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Post by: cookie1 on July 29, 2020, 06:20:23 am
KAtie many years ago when DD was doing her final exams I thought I was quite cool about it. Then later when my Principal met her, he was telling her how stressed I was. So much for keeping cool!
Hang in there.
Chookie I hope your solar goes in soon.
Mab that is a big job finished. Have you caught the mice?
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Post by: K Atie on July 29, 2020, 11:25:14 pm
Cookie We all try to be not stressed about year 12 as we know it’s not easy . I do get to stressed but all the time I say to DD that everyone is in the same boat and she is doing an amazing job.
We pushed a lot into yesterday , so DH and I had a cup of tea and a sneaky snowball watching outback truckers after to zone out ! It wasn’t the best episode but still DH likes it .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 30, 2020, 07:06:39 am
We enjoy Outback Truckers. If you saw the episode where the Purple Phantom truck took a vintage car up to Perkolilli  near Kalgoorlie, a lot of our club members were in it.  We wanted to go but sadly MIL wasn’t the best at that time. I don’t think I would have enjoyed the dust much.

I did the grocery shopping this morning.
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Post by: K Atie on July 30, 2020, 02:27:44 pm
Oh my Cookie yes we did that was so good now back to re watch it , the boys enjoy these shows and quite often they are up well after me laughing.
Yesterday I made the brave move from my iPhone 5 ! and upgraded ... to an 11 pro . From having no camera to this is quite a change. A hiccup was I couldn’t get my emails on my iPad , but all sorted this morning. So I think that was my silver lining and I checked the chooks one egg . It’s been awhile but maybe it’s just being warmer for them to lay . So not bad day well until the covid numbers upped and now whole of Victoria need to wear masks . Although I started wearing a mask  for shopping yesterday .
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Post by: achookwoman on July 30, 2020, 10:18:59 pm
Poor Victoria.  The numbers are awful. Best to stay at home if you can. 
All good here.
Solar installers are coming today, great. Very short notice.
Rals platelets are up.  Even better the Dr now feels confident that he has worked out a process for controlling the fluctuations.
K ATIE, I feel for your DD.  It is a shocking year for all the senior students, parents and teachers. From what you have written, I would say she is doing a lot better than many.  OurGD is also doing year 12.  Among other things she has had a change of Art teacher in the middle of the year. She has also changed the focus of her folio.  I can’t believe it , although this is for the better.
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Post by: K Atie on July 30, 2020, 11:36:54 pm
Chookie that must have been hard for your GD but glad it worked out . Yes it’s not easy for school kids even DS did his subject selection for year 10 by a virtual meeting , it was not the best set up as we couldn’t log in but DS stepped up and made his decision done !! Heaven help us with all this online communication, it works but change is not a strong point for me ,although I’m trying to work on it.
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Post by: mab19 on July 31, 2020, 02:42:25 am
I did my grocery shopping this morning then decided to have a look at the new KMart that has opened up.  Most of the shelves were empty so wasn't tempted to buy anything.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 31, 2020, 04:54:49 am
Great news about Ral's platelets and, hopefully, a successful treatment programme.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 31, 2020, 08:20:48 am
Thanks Marina. 
Was really weird today. 3 men installing solar panels with lots of distancing . All done except the wire work. 
Mab, glad you have finished the clean up after the mice.
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Post by: K Atie on July 31, 2020, 12:17:12 pm
That is quick Chookie , all in a days work . So pleased for Rals platelets being up .
Packed up some more meat for the freezer .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 31, 2020, 01:09:25 pm
DH wasn’t feeling the best today so I hung around the house. He kept telling me not too fuss! I knew something was bugging him but if I ask he always says he ok. The surgery was booked out but he went on the waiting list. Not our usual GP though. He has to have some blood tests and scans. He can’t get the scans until 11th August.

Wonderful news about Ral’s platelets. Your solar will be saving you money in no time Chookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 31, 2020, 08:45:30 pm
Very hot here today.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 01, 2020, 07:01:33 am
I keep forgetting that it is your summer Denise. I hope you aren’t tooooo busy.

I haven’t done much today at all. My excuse is that it is Saturday. 😀
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Post by: achookwoman on August 02, 2020, 12:17:28 am
Waiting in anticipation for State Government to tell us to go into more strict lockdown.  We are ok but worry about family in Melbourne.  We talk on phone most days. DIL working from home and cooking.  DS working at home, very busy keeping his team of 20 connected. GC home schooling.  They are coping because their parents are coping.   Wondering how long this will go on.  Looking at next March.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 02, 2020, 07:59:25 am
I’ve just been listening to Dan Andrews speak. It is quite frightening for Victoria. I do hope they can reduce the number of Covid 19 cases caught in the community. It must be so hard for everyone. Perhaps the curfew will help.
Stay strong Chookie, KAtie, Marina and Mab and everyone one else.
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Post by: K Atie on August 02, 2020, 10:54:59 am
Thank you Cookie , we are in limbo at the moment, not knowing what is happening for kids it’s really hard . Thought yesterday was a bit surreal with DS playing hockey on such a beautiful sunny day , everyone out and about ( we sat in the car and kept to ourselves) .
Kids are waiting to hear from school , seems that will be tomorrow now .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 02, 2020, 09:37:04 pm
We will continue to do what we have been doing since March.  Poor senior kids.  learning from home again.
Have been discussing with friends what we would like to do most when this is over. Picnic in the park with friends,  big birthday party for all who have missed out, a holiday up the coast , a couple of days in a nice hotel in a Melbourne. Friends for Dinner.  Cuddles with GC.
We are waiting for the Solar man to wire us up. 
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Post by: mcmich on August 03, 2020, 12:57:13 am
All those things sound wonderful Chookie. We have had some lovely 20 degree sunny days and DH and I have been going on walks around the neighbourhood. There is a great walking track around the lake but it is hard to maintain social distancing. We are enjoying looking at peoples gardens and the home improvements that are taking place.
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Post by: mab19 on August 03, 2020, 05:41:30 am
I went to the bank this morning to deposit a cheque, all masked up.  Wasn't allowed in, only 12 customers at once.  Went off to our other bank and no one inside so deposited the cheque there.   As I walked past a rather large cafe they had a limit of 80 customers.  No way would I have gone in there.  Everyone seems to have different limits on customers.
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Post by: K Atie on August 03, 2020, 01:48:52 pm
We dropped the kids off for one night of boarding and school !! Rather strange , car loaded up with their gear to bring home , second trip tomorrow to collect them and their school work . DH and I stoppped to pick up fish and chips for dinner , last time for awhile ( we very rearly do this )
A strange day ,oh the thought of home learning  I will need an energy boost each day . All good a day of practicing smiles and positive vibes.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 03, 2020, 02:04:27 pm
After 13 years of school, GD finished today.  Not a nice way to end school life. Of course there will be remote learning. 
Today prepared cumquats for jam tomorrow.
Made Tahini biscuits and pumpkin soup. Also made Pea and ham soup.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 03, 2020, 02:07:15 pm
I really feel for the final year kids. Stay strong everyone.

We had an impromptu Model A party here today. Three different Model A friends came round. All totally unexpected. They sat inside and chatted as it was freezing. We had a maximum of 12.  Nearly Ballarat weather. 😀😀😀😀
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Post by: achookwoman on August 03, 2020, 10:52:17 pm
Ha! Cookie.  That is a heat wave here.  This morning it was -1 at 7 am with snow flurries. Max of 8 today.  Doubt that it will reach that. How nice to sit around with friends and have a cuppa.
Marina, are you ok.? 
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Post by: cookie1 on August 04, 2020, 08:20:56 am
Chookie I have decided that I couldn't live with the cold you get. Brrrr
We had a coffee run this morning with one of the car club groups. The café we go too had 2 large bookings so they put us outside. Brrr.
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Post by: K Atie on August 05, 2020, 03:58:25 am
Well all home now settling in to home learning . Chookie feel for your GD , we only have two weeks holidays next term so that means they still have a last week of school , really not sure it will happen but only can hope .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 05, 2020, 08:00:45 am
K ATIE, poor kids.  Who knows what will happen.
Very cold again today.
Solar installation completed.  They are now testing so we can read on our iPhones and iPads how much sun we are capturing and what we are using.
Shocking COVID numbers again for Victoria.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 05, 2020, 12:37:53 pm
DH received a phone call from the GP today. His breath test came back positive for helicobacter pylori. It’s a bacterial infection of the gut.  Two doctors here received the Nobel prize for discovering this a few years ago. He will begin treatment tomorrow-it’s only 2 lots of antibiotics combined with an antacid. He is very relieved as his Dad had stomach cancer.

Apart from all that excitement I did the grocery shopping.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 05, 2020, 11:44:15 pm
Cookie, that is very good news.  I know someone who had same and was treated. Fixed.
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Post by: K Atie on August 08, 2020, 12:07:07 pm
Well I packed and labeled a sheep for the freezer today , two tooth or 18 months . We had leg lamb roast tonight . Not to bad it only really filled a shelf and a half . Unfortunately no four quarter roast . But loin chops ,shanks , bbq chops chump . Also mince a lot of mince 61/2 kilos . MIL got a leg roast and some chops and two shanks also I packed her some mince . Tasty dinner and a lot for cold meat toasties.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 08, 2020, 12:46:18 pm
That meat should be very nice KAtie. I miss my delicious sheep from the farm.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 08, 2020, 04:40:59 pm
We’ve had GS for a week and he went back to a London this afternoon. I had forgotten how much he eats.😂
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Post by: achookwoman on August 09, 2020, 11:10:39 pm
K ATIE, I loved reading about your lamb for the freezer. Reminded me of when our kids were small and I would go to the wholesale meat market in Melbourne and buy a whole lamb.  I could cut it up if the men at the market would split it down the middle.  I would take them a chocolate cake.  I would have a clean sheet in the boot of the car and wold wrap it in this.  Home was just 10 minutes away.
Did vey little yesterday. 
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Post by: mcmich on August 10, 2020, 08:15:32 am
CC, sounds like you had a nice time. How old is Louis now?
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Post by: K Atie on August 10, 2020, 11:19:56 am
Cookie you are amazing doing that . Very tasty.
Just another stressful day , but all good . Must say I distracted myself by doing heaps of washing to catch the beautiful  sunny day. Even put our very special quilt to air on the clothesline. DM made it for me it’s a liberty one .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 11, 2020, 08:03:05 am
Today we drove from our camp at Wubin Rocks to Payne’s Find. It’s a very tiny former gold mining town. There are a few resurrected gold mines around. This is the town in its entirety.
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Post by: mcmich on August 11, 2020, 08:07:39 am
Oh my. It looks like a caravan park with cabin accomodation. How far are they to the next decent sized town?
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Post by: mab19 on August 12, 2020, 02:13:21 am
Thanks for the photos Cookie.  They remind me of our trip to the west.  We stayed in Dalwallinu on our way down from the north.
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Post by: K Atie on August 12, 2020, 02:43:06 am
Lots of Zoom meetings yesterday finished off with Zoom Yoga.
Taking it quietly today just washing and at some stage will have to think about dinner .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 12, 2020, 07:35:59 am
Cut out some masks.  Now have to sew them.
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Post by: mcmich on August 12, 2020, 08:44:08 am
Oh Chookie, so as well as being an amazing cook, you can sew as well.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 12, 2020, 10:24:22 am
Mich it is about 150km to the nearest town from Payne’s Find.
Today we travelled up to Mount Magnet. https://www.aussietowns.com.au/town/mount-magnet-wa
It’s a very old gold mining town that has been resurrected as it is now worth mining the gold again. They have both open cut and decline mines.
We went out on their tourist drive today and found it quite beautiful.
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Post by: K Atie on August 12, 2020, 01:30:46 pm
Well done Chookie cutting out masks . I cheated and brought some home made ones . Unfortunately we think they will be here to stay for a long time .
Cookie great photos .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 12, 2020, 11:34:21 pm
Amazing photos Cookie. Thanks.
 Not much happening here. 
Sent the man .  who went to a deal of trouble to design our Solar system, some dehydrated SD starter. He is tickled pink.  Hasn’t got a clue about making bread.  I will try and tutor him over the phone and through messages.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 13, 2020, 05:45:07 am
It looks very 'red' out there, Cookie, reminded me of Kalgoorlie when we were working in the gold mines a long, long time ago.

I am trying to catch up on things on here as I have been AWOL for a while now; I really don't know where time goes.  There is just so much going on just now between preparing for first stage 3 lockdown, with very little notice to prepare anything, then going straight into stage 4 lockdown once again with no time to get organised, to sorting out the bureaucracy to bumbling along trying to keep everything under control, sorting out staff who can work from home, feeling sorry for our two makers in the workshop who are stuck at home with kids as they are outside the 5 km zone and cannot come to work as we are not considered an essential service (much to many of our customer's dismay).  At the beginning I thought I had about 2 week's worth of work to keep me going, now I am not sure that I will get it all done before the 6 week lockdown is over (I bought three jigsaws to keep me quiet, but I cannot see me being able to finish them all before lockdown is all over).  DH has enough work to keep him going for at least 2 - 3 years, so he is just plodding along in his workshop, keeping his head down.

CC, I assume you are in your new home by now, but I am so far behind with everything that is happening on here just now that I haven't seen any posts.  Hope you are in and comfortable and that Chance has approved of the changes.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 13, 2020, 11:45:48 am
Marina it sounds as though your life has been totally turned upside down.
Today we travelled from Mount Magnet, via Yalgoo to Morawa. My home town. There are basically no wildflowers.
We went to the historical societies museum today. My Dad’s very old truck is in there. I loved it as so many bits and pieces were donated by people I knew. Then I chatted to one of the old guys in there and found I knew him. We visited his farm in 1953 to see a plane land. It was an amazing experience- I actually remember doing it. He is 89 and was able to remember what car Dad had at the time. It all made me feel warm and goose bumpy.
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Post by: judydawn on August 13, 2020, 12:06:56 pm
Wonderful memories revived cookie, gorgeous picture too.
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Post by: K Atie on August 13, 2020, 12:40:33 pm
Marina hang in there . Cookie what a great time you are having , love those flowers. I remember you posted some like that before, they should be called Joy , that’s what they brought to me .
A very busy day for DD who had a Business Management Sac and a maths test . DS worked till late afternoon on an assessment. By 4.45 I declared we all had to go outside for a long walk . Was so good even attended to a ewe down , but think that she will not make it . Long walks fresh air best medicine .
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 14, 2020, 12:46:28 am
Love those flowers, Cookie.

What an amazing meeting with the guy at the museum.  Back in '53 airplanes would have been a huge novelty, no wonder you remember it.
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Post by: K Atie on August 14, 2020, 05:39:40 am
Kids doing school , lots of washing sheets on a beautiful sunny and slightly windy day . Cooked . DS just steeped outside and flying his drone ... mm school still in till 3.30 he should be studying. Next he will planting more grass !
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Post by: cookie1 on August 15, 2020, 10:25:00 am
We got home about 4 yesterday. Our 4 nights seemed to go so fast. DH went and saw MIL. He said all she says is that she wants to go home. It’s awful as she can’t even stand, let alone care for herself. It’s the first time this has come up for a bout 8 years.
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When I was about 3 or 4 I ran down this truck (it didn’t have the bin on )and “flew” off the end. I can still remember being absolutely certain that I would fly. I don’t remember landing at all. I guess Dad picked me up.
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Some of the canola growing up that way, it’s quite pretty.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 16, 2020, 06:20:40 am
I remember being able to fly at that age as well, Cookie.  Sadly, I thnk it was somewhat of a flop!!
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Post by: cookie1 on August 16, 2020, 07:30:22 am
Sadly mine was too. Probably lots of tears and maybe a bit of blood.
I’ve done a bit of washing today. I need to hang it on the patio as it’s pouring. It will all get done eventually.
I’ve also made a Classic loaf and have the starter going for a rye SD.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 16, 2020, 01:59:12 pm
Made a massive SD/ yeast loaf yesterday.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 16, 2020, 02:00:45 pm
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Post by: cookie1 on August 17, 2020, 09:00:07 am
Yum.
I did the rest of the washing, the ironing and I must go and vacuum.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 17, 2020, 08:12:46 pm
Quote from: mcmich on August 10, 2020, 08:15:32 am
CC, sounds like you had a nice time. How old is Louis now?
Louis is eight years old.

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CC, I assume you are in your new home by now, but I am so far behind with everything that is happening on here just now that I haven't seen any posts.  Hope you are in and comfortable and that Chance has approved of the changes.

Yes Marina we are in our new house. Still unpacking our boxes. Chance seems to have settled well into our new home.

Loved your photos Cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 17, 2020, 11:16:23 pm
CC, I’ll bet Louis is great fun. Great age , very curious.
Too cold outside so cleaning out drawers and pantry.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 18, 2020, 09:34:53 am
We went to the accountant this morning to have our tax done. With the lousy interest rates our income is down rather a lot from last year.
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Post by: K Atie on August 18, 2020, 02:18:50 pm
DH decided to have a hair cut so I jumped on and did the shopping, home to stock the fires and lay out food for dinner . Did Zoom yoga , not a relaxing one as DD had a meeting then they all had dinner with a lot of noise . Unpacked shopping after having a bid to eat . I for a wet cold week .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 19, 2020, 12:20:10 am
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We went to the accountant this morning to have our tax done. With the lousy interest rates our income is down rather a lot from last year.
We know how you feel.
Ral got a small drone from DS for his Birthday which was a month ago.  As well as cooking, I will watch while he tries to set it up.  :o
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Post by: mab19 on August 19, 2020, 02:30:49 am
I did some washing and hung it on the clothes drier as it is cold and wet here.  Then did some general household jobs, dusting, cleaning toilets etc.
I'm having my hair cut this afternoon and then a friend is dropping off some oranges, lemons & eggs.  It will be a no contact visit.
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Post by: K Atie on August 19, 2020, 04:49:32 am
Chookie Ral will have fun with the drone , does it hook up with his phone ?
Quiet household this morning as DD had a geography Sac . It was a two Crossiant breakfast stuffed with frozen raspberries for DD .
The week is slowly moving along , there is a change with blossom on the trees and a bit of rain . Sunshine I miss after such a beautiful few days of it .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 19, 2020, 10:29:08 am
KATI it does hook up on his phone.  He has just had a long session with DS on the phone , helping him set it up.
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Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2020, 10:55:27 am
Sounds like some fun ahead for Ral Chookie.
Today I had to see a special dentist in town before I can start radiotherapy in early September.  Nothing needing to be done, I was very happy about that.
My friend went home today, she has been amazing to have here and has been running me around to all my appointments.  She’ll be back on Monday to accompany me to the funeral of my BIL.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 19, 2020, 12:56:20 pm
Judy I’m so sorry to read about the death of your BIL. very sad.

I’m sure Ral will have lots of fun with his drone.
I did my grocery shopping this morning and saw the podiatrist this afternoon.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 19, 2020, 11:56:28 pm
Sorry to hear of the death of your BIL, Judy.

So, your silver lining was a clear bill of health from the specialist dentist, Judy.  That's very good.  Keep strong through your treatment.
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Post by: judydawn on August 20, 2020, 02:52:36 am
Thanks ladies. This morning I’ve done a little bit of tidying up in the back garden, luckily we’ve had enough rain that I don’t have to water just yet.
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Post by: mab19 on August 20, 2020, 03:40:56 am
Judy I am so sorry to hear of the death of your BIL.

Chookie, I am sure that Ral will have lots of fun with his drone.  Our DS has two, one he bought and one he made himself.

Doctors visit this afternoon for us.  Nothing serious.
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Post by: K Atie on August 20, 2020, 04:50:04 am
Judy sorry for your loss . Keep ticking those appointments off and set small goals will all help with you treatment.
Chookie DS takes great videos and photos , he will have the whole place seen by air . Be warned drones scare sheep too. Keep on you own property as well .
Think we all have cabin fever here , who would have thought going to the bakery would calm the sole a little. Big night ahead with parent teacher interviews tonight for both kids on line .
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 20, 2020, 05:31:26 am
Had a silver lining today - part shopping ... I finally managed to order some laucke flour for DH's sourdough.  He is very happy as he hasn't been able to get the one he likes for many months.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 20, 2020, 06:48:07 am
We went to visit my brother and his wife this morning. I’m supposed to be completing some jobs this afternoon but the budgie is sitting on my hand and chatting to me. I don’t want to disturb him so the jobs will have to wait. 😀😀😀😀😀
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Post by: judydawn on August 20, 2020, 12:47:32 pm
Thanks Margaret & Katie. Before I went into hospital I had 2 lunches up there with them and BIL cooked the meal, served It and tidied up afterwards whilst my SIL and I sat with a glass of wine talking our heads off.  I’m so glad I made the effort to visit, it’s so easy with Covid to hold back on visiting people.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 20, 2020, 11:15:10 pm
It is nice to read some nice reports of what people are doing. ( except for Judy‘S BIL )  We are driving our GD to school today to do an Exam.
Had a Cheese delivery yesterday. 
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Post by: achookwoman on August 20, 2020, 11:19:30 pm
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Post by: judydawn on August 21, 2020, 04:00:50 am
Today I had my first rehab session in the hospital gym, the new me is nothing Iike the old one who went to gym twice a week.  Baby steps.  My gardener was nice enough to drop me off and pick me up as today is pretty miserable here, wet and cold.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 21, 2020, 08:38:33 am
Judy, glad you are being looked after. 
Cookie, love the thought of your budgie sitting on your hand.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 21, 2020, 09:00:34 am
I love Cheese, all sorts. Tomorrow we will be near a new cheese shoop that has set up and will probably buy some. They have fresh mozzarella, burrata, smoked mozzarella and sometimes a couple of other sorts.

Judy, you have been out of action for a while. It will take some time to get your strength back. I find if I go without walking for a week then I have to start at a lower speed and less incline. Maybe that is age though. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 22, 2020, 01:21:12 am
Judy, it is always hard getting back into the swing of the gym again, but you have gone through a lot recently and it will take a while to catch to where you were a couple of months ago. 
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Post by: K Atie on August 22, 2020, 06:52:26 am
So so cold and windy . DH and I went and checked the ewes and lambs . DH Saved a ewe as it had a dead lamb stuck ! But a few cheeky lambs were stuck on the other side of the fence , I had to chase the lamb to catch it and put back over the fence , too cute ran too it’s mum . We managed to miss the skiffs of rain but it was so cold my lungs felt cold . Warm inside by the fire now .
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 22, 2020, 07:56:19 am
I reckon all of us over in the east need a big pot of steaming hot soup to warm us up!!
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Post by: judydawn on August 22, 2020, 09:35:35 am
It’s a cold, miserable day here too and the best place to be is inside with the heater on.  DD did some shopping for me then stayed for a nice, long chat before watching the first half of our football match.
Baby lambs are so cute K Atie and get into trouble like any youngster.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 22, 2020, 12:02:11 pm
I noticed that everyone east of us is freezing with many having snow. A lovely spring day here.

DD and I haunted the shops again today. It was the shopping centre where the lovely cheese is made. We managed to resist. We had coffee at a little bakery that makes SD. I wanted to buy a loaf but DD reminded me that I usually say ‘my bread tastes better than this’, so I saved my dollars.
I picked up a couple of pairs of jeans with elasticised waists. I found on our last trip that as my waist thickens 😀😀😀😀😀😀 jeans with a button and a zip stick into me in the car all day.
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Post by: judydawn on August 22, 2020, 12:47:03 pm
What you bought are so much easier to wear cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 23, 2020, 12:17:34 am
Judy, don’t be too hard on yourself with the exercises.  You will come good. 
Cookie, I love French cheese.  The box of 4 cheeses that I bought is lovely but a bit too much the same.  However we are trying to support local, ( Aussie made stuff) through delivery. 
Huon Salmon have a special offer at the moment so will order some.
Making SD English Muffins today.  Made 21 SD crumpets yesterday.
Saw a recipe for Lemon Pickle, might have a go.
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Post by: judydawn on August 23, 2020, 01:27:40 am
Thanks for your supporting words ladies. Xx
Have a nice day in the kitchen Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 23, 2020, 09:43:51 am
We had a car run up to York today. It was fun. We actually had our jumpers off up there while we had the meeting. It was a slower trip home as one of our newer members was having trouble with his Model A. Then everyone stays behind them and 'helps' out when they have to stop. His wife was saying she wished we would all go on home as it was embarrassing. I remember it happening to us long ago and I totally agree with her.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 23, 2020, 11:12:10 pm
Cookie,  how lovely.  It was so cold I didn’t go out side all day. 
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Post by: cookie1 on August 24, 2020, 07:17:58 am
I did the ironing and a bit of baking this morning. DH washed the underneath of the car and van.
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Post by: mab19 on August 25, 2020, 03:17:07 am
Another of our GD turned 21 at the weekend.  She wasn't able to have any celebration but we did have a long chat on the phone.  That's two 21st and an 18th this year and no party for any of them.
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Post by: judydawn on August 25, 2020, 03:41:05 am
So many special occasions not being able to be celebrated Margaret, how disappointing for the 3 GC and family members.  I’ve only had my youngest DD’s 50th.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 25, 2020, 06:27:48 am
Mab, and Judy,  that is a shame.  We also have missed many celebrations this year.  Oops even forgot GS Birthday.


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Post by: cookie1 on August 25, 2020, 10:29:52 am
Mab I think we can cope with it but it is so awful for those who are having a special birthday, be it 18, 21 or 50. They will probably remember it.

We had friends round this morning and then this afternoon one of the Model A mob called round.
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Post by: K Atie on August 25, 2020, 02:39:53 pm
Unfortunately I think Birthday celebrations will be different for a long time .
We had a normal iso home learning day . Then it got busy DD went for a walk , while talking to her DG she looked down to find a Lamb bleating at her , now one could say she then called it and rang me to say it was following  her home , really !! “ my words put it back in the paddock with the ewes now ! It was super cute as she filmed it too. DS grabbed his bike to see what in the world was going on and all was fine no lamb following her home .
Parent teacher interviews for a few hours for DS the super quick change for Zoom yoga . Yoga was so hard I’m going to have to walk each day if I want to keep fit .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 26, 2020, 08:04:07 am
I try to walk every day KAtie, it helps keep my blood sugar down. I usually end up doing it after dinner.
I had planned to do the grocery shopping this morning as DH took the old ute down to a high school. He had met their teacher at a vintage car day and he had asked him. He said it was a lovely school and the kids were well behaved.
I was completely lazy and will do the shopping tomorrow.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 27, 2020, 12:41:44 am
I had another silver lining this morning ... I got off a speeding fine  :o In reality, I was speeding, if not by very much, but I was over the limit, but there were extenuating circumstances so they just issued me with a warning (and no demerit points) instead.
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Post by: K Atie on August 27, 2020, 04:50:13 am
Very lucky Marina .
Weeded veggie bed ready for DS to plant some seeds for Ag Science.. well told him where I was going to plant my seedlings and were he could plant his !! Came out to find he had planted 200 carrot seeds !! Spring Onions and chives . No much room for the others , oh well deep deep breath , he then turned over my tiny patch and a few more jobs , thank heavens for boys .
Cooking and a big messy kitchen to clean up .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 27, 2020, 08:02:15 am
That was fortunate Marina.  KAtie you will be making a lot of carrot recipes.

I did the grocery shopping this morning.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 27, 2020, 09:00:09 am
K Atie, hope you enjoy your garden.  I miss mine, being stuck down here in the city, and as I can't tend our one up in the country it is just a weedy mess ... one day I will be able to sort it out and get something productive happening there.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 27, 2020, 08:43:17 pm
The weather has changed to very wet and windy. It’s going to be a Bank Holiday this weekend.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 27, 2020, 10:43:36 pm
Yesterday was very unpleasant.  Strong winds. 
We are learning to use the power from the Solar panels.  Yesterday I did 3 loads of washing, dish washer and used the AF, all without using any power from the grid.
CC, we regularly check your weather  to see what you are getting.  As we are usually freezing, we also love to see what Cookie is getting and hope some of Judy’s weather is coming our way.
Marina, that is good news as speeding fines are expensive.
Ral’s platelets are good, now 6 weekly tests. He can now also have an occasional glass of wine with dinner.
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Post by: mab19 on August 28, 2020, 03:11:10 am
Chookie, that is good news for Ral.
Marina, how lucky were you to escape a speeding fine.  My kids once told me I will never get a fine as I don't drive fast enough.  So far so good.
I did a load of washing this morning as the weather is fine.  A very windy day yesterday.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 28, 2020, 06:22:54 am
I did a load of washing as well, Margaret ... isn't it great to get it outside to dry at long last!
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Post by: judydawn on August 28, 2020, 10:47:13 am
We’ve had some lovely days here but I must wash tomorrow as there is rain on the way on Sunday and later again next week.  I was up at the crack of dawn this morning to go to another rehab session in the city on the train which included an hour’s walking to get to and from the station to the hospital.  Feeling quite fit now so should be in good condition by the 7th Sept when radiation treatment will commence.
Things are going well for you and Ral Cookie, that’s good to hear.
Marina you are so lucky to have found a compassionate policeman to let you off the fine.
I guess you’ll be asking for suggestions of what to do with all those carrots when they’re ready to pick K Atie LOL.
Enjoy your weekend everyone.
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Post by: K Atie on August 28, 2020, 12:58:28 pm
Yes well I hope they do come to some thing Judy .
Kids a bit tiered today , but DS fixed DD bike and they went for ride down the farm lane .
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 29, 2020, 01:33:17 am
Saturday today and so far I have been so busy during lockdown that I haven't had a chance to get to any of my own work ... today is the day; I am looking forward to having a clear desk by Monday (I hope).  I have warned DH that I am not going to do any work for him this weekend - we'll see how long that lasts, he ALWAYS has things that need to be done ... STRAIGHTAWAY!
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Post by: cookie1 on August 29, 2020, 09:52:31 am
Judy how did you cope with the walking etc?

Brilliant news about Ral's platelets. Fingers crossed they stay as good or better.

I have basically bludged around today with a bit of cooking here and there.
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Post by: judydawn on August 29, 2020, 11:55:35 am
I did it quite easily cookie, I’ve been walking to my local shops every day so I knew my pace had gone up quite considerably on that 7 minute walk. 

I just had Katie & Richard around, I was having iPad & phone problems and Richard is so good at fixing those things for me.

Marina I hope you achieved some of what you set out to do for yourself this weekend.
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Post by: K Atie on August 29, 2020, 12:52:54 pm
It was a windy sunny day so 10 loads of washing , really ! Three sets of linen and DD and DS just kept bring out dirty clothes one wonders what they were thinking , told them to make their own beds ( they do anyway ) . Lucky most of it dried on the clothesline.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 30, 2020, 04:56:41 am
I seem to have accumulated 4 bags of carrots.  Thought I might Spiralizer some and add to everything. Yesterday was beautiful, but today windy and a bit of rain.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 30, 2020, 05:53:36 am
Your arm will drop off after spiralising all those carrots, Chookie  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 30, 2020, 09:28:00 am
I haven't done much again today. My excuse is that I haven't finished my book club book and I need to get it read. It's quite interesting, I just left starting it too late. I did do a load of washing as they say it will rain tomorrow, there isn't a cloud in the sky at the moment and it's 4.30pm.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 30, 2020, 01:10:10 pm
Great excitement today.  Went to Bunnings.  Went late, very few people there. Stacked up on potting mix, snail killer, rat poison, organic weed killer, plant food and some seedlings. Should keep me busy for a while.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 30, 2020, 11:44:02 pm
It's good to get out, Chookie.  I don't think we are allowed into our local Bunnings ... all contactless "click and collect" - that's not as much fun as roaming around looking at everything.
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Post by: K Atie on August 31, 2020, 05:11:11 am
What a bonus Chookie . Time for DD and I to do the shopping. A few things for DH Father’s Day . DD got to go for a walk with friend , good for the soul .  Now the boys have gone for farm business... looking at a digger , really is that a thing . I managed to get a few things but really needed a lamp shade and forgot it is in a home wears shop that has food in it to .
Dressed up saw no one . Now to unpack the shopping and do all daily jobs . 
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Post by: cookie1 on August 31, 2020, 10:10:06 am
The ironing, washing and vacuuming. DD rang about 10 and said she had been sent to the Covid clinic. One of her co workers was concerned with her hay fever, which is fair enough. She got tested and sent home. She will get the results tonight. She was told no close contact u til the results come through. Her house members don’t need to isolate unless she has it, which they were pretty sure she doesn’t. Which is good as we have a car coffee meeting tomorrow.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 31, 2020, 11:50:35 pm
Sounds like DD is going to be fine, I certainly hope so.  I think we are all becoming worried and concerned about every sniffle, which isn't surprising these days, but your DD is especially vulnerable in her work.  I am sure she will get a negative result.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 01, 2020, 12:32:33 am
Cookie, all members of our close family have been tested. All negative.  DD doesn’t work when GC are waiting for results.  They have got much quicker with results. Hope  all ok at your end.
K ATIE, you all seem to be coping well.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 01, 2020, 06:25:26 am
Yes thanks. A negative result. Even though we were all sure it would be negative it was slightly concerning waiting for the result to be tested through.

This morning we went for a coffee run. It was pouring so we took the EJ Holden.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 01, 2020, 10:01:28 pm
Good news Cookie. 
Watching Le Tour.  Just love the French country side. This time we are seeing places we haven’t been.   
I’ve planted most of the seedlings I bought.  Also some more peas. 
We have 12 ducklings on the dam. So very cute.
Received delivery of Coffee beans from Melbourne .
Extremely windy overnight.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 01, 2020, 11:08:41 pm
I had a silver lining moment in the middle of the night last night - I had to get up to go to the loo and noticed the bathroom was very brightly lit (maybe DH hadn't turned the lights off?) but I looked up and there was a full moon shining brightly down through the skylight flooding the area with its glow.  It was magical.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 02, 2020, 10:34:49 am
Almost Snap Marina. I woke up too for the same reason. It seemed very light in our bathroom (our bathroom is open to the bedroom). When I went back to bed I ;checked the time 3.31am. I hadn't realised it was a full moon, I usually keep an eye on the moon phases.

I did the grocery shopping this morning and went to the Italian grocer this afternoon.

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Post by: judydawn on September 02, 2020, 10:52:05 am
This week I’ve had my mask made for radiation to commence on Monday, that was interesting. Yesterday was my last rehab day at the hospital until after radiation finishes, I was there 2.5 hours as I had to see the speech therapist after exercise then a doctor.  I was dropped off by a friend but it was a lovely day to walk back to the railway station for the journey home.   Today I’ve driven for the first time in 5 weeks, I wanted to have my hair cut.  Visit from SIL and her friend this morning which was nice.  The days are flying by.
Good result for DD cookie, it would be an anxious wait for results.
You certainly stocked up with garden items at Bunnings Chookie, it’s nice to get out occasionally. I took my friend to lunch after she’d taken me to yet another appointment on Monday, we both really enjoyed that.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 03, 2020, 06:55:03 am
RAL had to have a fasting blood test.  Annual event. 
A lady who attended a SD class 2 years ago, asked if she could have some more starter.  I said I would put it in our letter box.  When I checked the box this morning, I found 2 very large jars of Quince pulp. Nice gesture.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 03, 2020, 08:27:43 am
Judy, how long does each radiation session last, and how many of them to you have to have?  I believe the radiation is so finely calibrated these days that the side effects are much easier to handle.  I will be thinking of you.

It sounds like Ral's recent blood platelet test results have been very good so I hope this translates into a positive blood test result.
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Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2020, 09:48:44 am
Marina, I start on Monday, 5 days a week for 32 sessions.  From what I’ve been told things will turn sour after week 3 and if I can’t eat I will be put into hospital for 2 weeks with a feeding tube. I’ve just read a booklet today given to me by the radiology people, it contains stories of many people who’ve had ENT cancer. They all had problems with radiation so I don’t expect I will be affected any differently to most people.  I’m sure it has improved immensely over the years but I’m not expecting it to be a walk in the park.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 03, 2020, 12:27:21 pm
Judy it may be rough as the area being irradiated is the parts we eat with. Isn’t is amazing when they do the mask. So much easier to protect all the bits not to be treated. Take care and we will all be thinking of you.
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Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2020, 12:39:13 pm
Thanks cookie, it’s a very interesting journey cookie, I love my mask and I’m going to get GD to decorate it once I’ve finished with it.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 03, 2020, 11:29:44 pm
Judy, it is good to know how others have coped. The progress made with radiation is amazing. They will monitor you very carefully so you will be ok. You may not have the  same reactions as others have experienced. Keep us posted when you feel like it.
Today will be cold and wet.  Looks like the Olaf panels have edged our power bill by a 1/3.  This is pretty amazing in our climate.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 03, 2020, 11:51:32 pm
I laughed when you said you were going to decorate your mask, Judy.  My young cousin had testicular cancer a few years ago and he used the [I can't remember exactly what they were called, they were not syringes but I will call them that for simplicity] syringes to make an 'artwork' to hang on his wall.  He is fine now, to the best of my knowledge, but I don't know whatever happened to his 'artwork'.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 04, 2020, 07:49:49 am
I washed the bed  linen and did the bit of ironing. As I was busy I decided to vacuum and wash the floor, so that it can get dirty over the weekend.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 04, 2020, 08:04:04 am
Washing the floor seems like a good and sensible thing to do today, Cookie
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Post by: judydawn on September 04, 2020, 09:38:15 am
That would have been an interesting piece of artwork Marina, mine is head and shoulders so It should be easy to make something nice with it. 
Great result from your panels already Chookie. Thanks for your reassuring words, I will certainly be posting if I feel OK.
Thanks you cookie also for your good wishes and continued support.
It was a lovely day here today so I visited a friend then did some food shopping.
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Post by: K Atie on September 04, 2020, 12:46:40 pm
Judy I took DM everyday to have radiation treatment , it’s so quick and the machines they have are amazing .
It’s been so windy and cold for days so I’ve been reading a bit which is a nice change .
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Post by: judydawn on September 04, 2020, 03:07:10 pm
Yes it will be a lot of effort to get into the city for such short treatment times K Atie, your Mum was lucky to have you available.  My friend who has stayed so many times already is going to do Mon, Tues & Wed.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 05, 2020, 02:13:50 am
Judy, speak to the social worker.  They have volunteers who may be able to pick you up and take you home.
Or get a taxi to get there.  I found that after the event there is a sense of relief, not so anxious, not that it hurt.
Spoil yourself. 
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Post by: judydawn on September 05, 2020, 04:30:25 am
This morning Katie has offered to do Fridays for me Chookie, her only day off although she is working this coming Friday.
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Post by: mab19 on September 05, 2020, 04:31:54 am
I have been doing a bit of reading lately.  Just finished Scrublands by Chris Hammer and before that Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens and The Bluffs by Kyle Perry.  I thoroughly enjoyed all of them.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 05, 2020, 09:57:11 am
Judy ask at the radiation place. Over here they have volunteer drivers that pick people up and take them home. I’m sure they will be pleased to help.
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Post by: judydawn on September 05, 2020, 12:20:18 pm
My first appointment is for an hour cookie as I’ll be seeing nurses etc before the treatment so I’ll ask them. I’m pretty right now but just in case someone can’t make it on a particular day it’s worth asking.
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Post by: K Atie on September 06, 2020, 10:13:21 am
A great Father’s Day was had breakfast in bed , I even got a cup of tea . DS mowing MIL place then here . The lawn is replanted with seed and topsoils after spraying for cape weed , so it was bad . Now it looks great . Such a beautiful day even the trampoline got used by DD . DD and DH checked the lambs this arvo .
We had home lamb chops on BBQUE with sautéed cabbage and roasted cumin Harissa honey carrots .
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Post by: cookie1 on September 06, 2020, 11:41:05 am
It sounds lovely K Atie.

Not a lot done here today. I watched my football team be beaten by very little.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 07, 2020, 01:16:37 pm
Too windy to go outside S o made a loaf of bread. 
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Post by: mab19 on September 08, 2020, 01:43:37 am
I'm taking advantage of the windy day and have washed some knee rugs, they should dry very quickly.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 08, 2020, 09:55:52 am
Had friends round this morning, DH was out this afternoon so I did very little.
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Post by: K Atie on September 08, 2020, 10:52:43 pm
Yesterday DD had her last English Sac yippee. The year is fast concluding and that is scary in its self . The isolation is so hard as you see no one and have no communication with other parents re how they are all going . Just a few words when you use to do the shopping or at a school event made you realise that all is normal , just like a messy teenagers room ( sometimes) . Not seeing family all this time is hard too . But we will all get there slowly .
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 09, 2020, 12:09:55 am
Yes, K Atie, we will get there.  When I am fed up and frustrated I just think "this is better than the alternative" ... and I think there are a lot of countries in Europe now paying for opening up too soon.  I know it is incredibly hard but I am sure it is the right way to go.  I do feel sorry for those businesses who are struggling, or who perhaps have had to close up completely, families finding it hard to be cooped up together in a small space with no respite, people coping with COVID itself or other illnesses ... so, so many people who are doing this so hard. 
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Post by: mab19 on September 09, 2020, 05:21:04 am
Supermarket shopping this morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 10, 2020, 01:24:22 am
K ATIE, I think it has been a very hard year for the year 12’s.  The good thing is that Uni studies will mostly be on line next  year and the students will be familiar with the process. What they will miss is the social interaction with other students. This is a great loss as this is a very important part of their education. ,
As Marins says, we just have to stick with it.   I think the World is going to be a very different place when we emerge from this Virus.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 10, 2020, 04:10:47 am
You are definitely correct Marina. Victoria and the rest of the world WILL get through things. Hopefully Victoria is on the down hill run for severe lock downs etc now. We have been very lucky over here and I just hope it continues that way.
We hope to go away for 4 nights on Monday. This time we plan to go out east of Perth and travel round the little country towns. Quairading will probably be our first overnight stop.http://www.visitquairading.com.au/
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 11, 2020, 12:49:51 am
Cookie, do you know just how jealous I am that you can get out and about???  The highlight of my day these days is to go and stand in a queue in the post office so that I can post an order off to a customer - if I am feeling really daring, I sometimes slip in a visit to the supermarket or the bank!

Had a silver lining today ... a new jigsaw arrived in the mail this morning, just in time for the weekend.

The Victorian post office is sending mail to Sydney to be sorted, then it is coming back down here, then going out for delivery!  Even Express Post is taking ages.
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Post by: K Atie on September 11, 2020, 02:28:33 am
The tracking would be good if you can see it but we haven’t been able to on our parcels
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Post by: judydawn on September 11, 2020, 06:39:53 am
I don’t know when you posted my sachet Marina but it arrived today. I’ve pm’d you as I can’t send emails at the moment.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 11, 2020, 08:08:11 am
That's good news, Judy, and very fast. 

Thinking of you and take care.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 11, 2020, 09:05:43 am
Your turn will come Marina. It must be so very hard though.
This morning I popped out and grabbed a few things for our mini holiday that I couldn't get on Wednesday.
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Post by: mab19 on September 11, 2020, 10:03:54 am
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The Victorian post office is sending mail to Sydney to be sorted, then it is coming back down here, then going out for delivery!  Even Express Post is taking ages.


I have been buying quite a few books for DH on line lately and the PO have opened one and them repacked it in plastic.  I don't know what they think I have been buying.  Some of my parcels are taking ages to get here from Sydney.

I had my hair cut this afternoon.
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Post by: mcmich on September 11, 2020, 02:12:19 pm
In NSW, we are only getting mail delivered every second day. Apparently parecels are backing up and they are getting priority.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 12, 2020, 12:14:06 pm
We get about 2 mail deliveries a week now. Not very satisfactory. We had 4 deliveries a couple of weeks ago as the man next door rang and complained.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 13, 2020, 02:14:33 pm
It was a beautiful day so spent some time in the garden.
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Post by: judydawn on September 14, 2020, 12:02:33 am
How lovely to have flowers on tap Chookie, they are so beautiful.
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Post by: mab19 on September 14, 2020, 02:45:04 am
Lovely flowers Chookie.  We had our Camellias pruned earlier in the year so not many flowers this year.  They were too high and were blocking the spouting with their leaves.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 14, 2020, 11:47:12 am
Chookie they are beautiful. We are camped in Bruce Rock tonight. It’s a lovely quiet place.
https://www.brucerock.wa.gov.au/

We visited Kokerbin Rock today. It is the third largest monolith in Australia. It was very impressive. It was quite hot so we only walked part way round it. I was keeping an eye out for snakes.
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Post by: judydawn on September 15, 2020, 12:24:59 am
Beautiful cookie, it looks like you’ve chosen the right time as far as the weather goes.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 15, 2020, 04:46:14 am
Cookie, thanks for the photos.  We really enjoy your mini holidays
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Post by: K Atie on September 15, 2020, 01:46:47 pm
Love that rock too .
Really this happens when I sneak out and go shopping, first time on my own since forever. Messages from DS “ mum thousands of bees swarming around the house ... videos to prove it then , new nest under the trampoline size of a basketball, I am not exaggerating. Home yes all true and DD staring her Sac .so I place all food inside , to put away after Sac as it all makes to much noise . Go outside and so many calls to bee men , no luck . We now have this massive hive to look at out the kitchen window and l’m not looking forward to tomorrow’s bee action .
To top if off asked DH if he had checked the hot water service as I had a tepid shower this morning.. no . Told him to release the valve , beside the bees , hehe not impressed when I said it’s fine one of the bee men said don’t breath when your near them as they will attack you , well who knows . So let’s hope tomorrow one of my friends finds a bee man to remove the hive , hot shower would be good to . Hopefully DH got our farm helper to get a element for it ... they think they are going to fix it rolling eyes now .
Bring on tomorrow as DD has her second Maths Sac ( today she also electronically handed in her Studio Art ) .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 15, 2020, 09:50:50 pm
K ATIE, too much happening.
You might try our bee man, Backyard Bees, Ballarat.
Dr Appointment today. I sent him a bottle of Chilli Jam .  He asked for recipe.   Hair cut also.
The restrictions have been ease a bit for country Victoria.  Don’t think it will make much difference  to us.
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2020, 08:03:08 am
Not a nice problem to have K Atie, I hope you find someone to remove the hive.
Nice to hear of country restrictions Chookie, hopefully the city will follow very soon.
My friend and I went to lunch before my treatment today, an early birthday present in case I don’t feel well then. We both splurged on gifts in a local chemist shop as well, it was a nice day out. Now she has returned to her place until Monday and other friends will take over my transport. Having a better second week than the first.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 16, 2020, 09:38:12 am
Judy I’m pleased to read that this week is better. I have been wondering.
I didn’t get on here yesterday. We stayed at Pingrup yesterday. A lovely, tiny town with painted silos. I think it is the best of the silo art over here. Tonight we are in Corrigin. They are absolutely desperate for rain here.
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2020, 09:59:59 am
 Thanks cookie. I love silo art, it looks great. Enjoy your getaway.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 16, 2020, 11:09:21 pm
Judy, glad this week is better than last week.
Cookie, we also love the Silo art.  He WA ones are quite different to the Victorian ones.
We had a long session with the GP yesterday. Nothing serious.  Also a jab for Pneumonia, a new shot for people over 70. 
We are going to the Mushroom farm today.  They sell large bags of rejects ( about 700g) for $5.  Also Swiss Browns for $7. They are so fresh. 
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Post by: judydawn on September 17, 2020, 07:47:39 am
Let us know what you do with all your mushrooms Chookie. Sauce, soup, what else?
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Post by: cookie1 on September 17, 2020, 09:28:32 am
We will have to ask our GP about the new jab Chookie.

We came home today. I have something going on with one of my teeth. It’s not very  happy and is affecting my ear and jaw. I am on stand by at the dentist for tomorrow and have an appointment for Saturday. We only had our check up about a month ago. This will be the only time I look forward to going to the dentist. DH said it’s good as it hurts if I eat or speak. 😀😀😀 he thinks he is saving money on food and I’m silent. M y DH has a warped sense of humour.  😀😀😀
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Post by: achookwoman on September 17, 2020, 11:31:25 am
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Let us know what you do with all your mushrooms Chookie. Sauce, soup, what else?
Judy, I put them in everything.  Today, chicken and mushroom pies. On pizzas, in soup, omelettes,  you name it. 
Cookie. That is not nice.  Hope it an be fixed easily.
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Post by: K Atie on September 17, 2020, 01:57:44 pm
Love a good mushroom. DD had her last Sac for the week today , such a huge week and tomorrow will be last day of term 3 . Think DS will be very pleased to get out on the farm and a few sleep ins . No rest for the wicked DD has a English prac exam on Saturday morning... heavens hours of silence for us boys best out early I think . Rain has been nice but give me sunshine any day puts a smile on one face .
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Post by: cookie1 on September 18, 2020, 02:51:36 am
It's a stressful time for everyone KAtie. I agree, its best the boys are out. Someone needs to be around to answer the phone and keep things quiet. Good luck to your DD.
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Post by: K Atie on September 18, 2020, 07:06:58 am
Term 3 over , rather pleased. DS out the door to help DH on farm .
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Post by: judydawn on September 18, 2020, 09:01:05 am
How is DH going these days K Atie?
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Post by: K Atie on September 18, 2020, 03:05:05 pm
Judy very kind of you to be thinking of others , DH is good but he is still limping around, doing  the physo exercises his foot has impacted on his back so he is doing exercises for that too . It has just slowed him down which he finds frustrating. Hope you are managing, determination is the best medicine.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 19, 2020, 01:15:51 am
Planted some seeds in pots.  Not very good at this but keep trying. Got them on a heat pad.
Better when I plant in garden.
Saw a recipe for Garabaldi biscuits in the Guardian newspaper. A bit different so will give it a try.
Must make some more flavour bombs.  Very handy.
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Post by: judydawn on September 19, 2020, 05:07:32 am
Thanks K Atie, I can understand DH feeling frustrated when there is so much to do. I’m luck in that my friend who comes for a few days a week does some cleaning and gardening for me. Therefore I don’t get frustrated not being able to do jobs around the house.  I have just spent an hour in the garden watering, the rain we expected yesterday never arrived unfortunately.  One day I might have to get some sort of watering system here to save me some work, I have to keep out of the sun too which is a jolly nuisance.
I have the same problem Chookie, don’t know why.  Do you use seed raising mix?
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Post by: cookie1 on September 20, 2020, 04:58:08 am
I’ve been having fun this morning. I decided the best thing for a sore tooth is to bake. I’ve made some of Maddy’s Bacon and cheese buns, I’ve used ham, and one I put the ham and cheese in the centre. I also have a milk loaf rising from a Japanese site. I kneaded that in the Kitchen Aid to get an idea of what it should be like. I also have a overnight rye SD rising. I’ve used my microwave to help rise the breads as it’s freezing and raining, with a little hail thrown in.

The kind dentist has given me a choice of extraction or root canal. 😢😢😢😢 one costs the price of a new thermomix after the benefit is paid. I guess I will have that done as I will try to keep my teeth. I don’t have room on my bench for a new thermomix and way. Both mine are going well.
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Post by: judydawn on September 20, 2020, 09:21:04 am
A good way of looking at it cookie, the price is ridiculous though isn’t it?

I’ve cooked a batch of Chinese Flair, washed, walked to the shops then had 3 different lots of visitors this afternoon which was nice.  DD managed to ‘crack’ my back during her visit to ease the pain and it seemed to have worked for now, enabling me to really enjoy my visitors today.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 21, 2020, 07:46:40 am
Hell Cookie, that is expensive.  I’ve told the GC that we need a Lawyer, a plumber and Eletrician.  They can take their pick.
Garden today. 
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Post by: cookie1 on September 21, 2020, 01:00:46 pm
Judy it sounds as though you have been busy. I had a chuckle at that Chookie. A dear friend has brothers and sisters who are vets, teachers and all sorts of things. The youngest decided that he wasn’t going to be a professional and became a plumber. He has become quite wealthy with his chosen profession.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 21, 2020, 01:28:21 pm
Cookie, I have been thinking about the Japanese Milk bread for some time.  I also decided to make some this week.  Started it tonight and used the TMX.  Will attempt to adapt the recipe to TMX for the second stage also.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 22, 2020, 06:33:42 am
A friend dropped round this morning and he and DH were talking cars so I decided to go out to All About Bread. I don’t go there a lot as they are quite a long way away. About 50km each way I think. It was quicker this morning as I went all the way on a freeway-much quicker.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 22, 2020, 12:58:49 pm
Cookie, well worth the effort.
Cooking bread x 2 , and Lemon Butter.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 23, 2020, 07:22:38 am
I did the shopping this morning and DH helped me!!!!!! They still haven't sorted out the Car Shed for covid restrictions yet. You have to make an appointment to go and he refuses to.
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Post by: mab19 on September 24, 2020, 06:24:55 am
As well as cooking I have done the laundry and cleaned out the freezer and re organized the shelves.  It's surprising what I found in there.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 24, 2020, 07:38:39 am
I figured out this morning that today will be my 77th consecutive day worked at work without a break - I thought I would have a leisurely time during lockdown, but no such luck.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 24, 2020, 08:31:38 am
Oh gosh Marina, that is a long time. Can you go and hide for as while? Do you have a balcony you could go out on and lock the door behind you?
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Post by: K Atie on September 24, 2020, 02:06:44 pm
That’s a long time without a break .
DD and DS had haircuts today , they were so pleased ,DS fringe went below his nose ! He had massive curls so so long . This sounds strange but his actual hair at the back of his neck was not long at all , anyway he was super quiet afterwards for hours and we asked what the matter was , he said it was to short and looked bad . Ok so now all we can do is roll our eyes and say he looks handsome . Being out is strange and we are very happy to get home .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 24, 2020, 11:18:10 pm
Marina, we can only hope this lock down ends soon.
Yesterday I was reading about COVID 19 brain fog.  We decided that was what we had and not the effects of ageing.  :-\
Too cold to go into the garden today.  Max 9
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 24, 2020, 11:53:17 pm
K Atie, after one of my more extreme hair cuts, my dear FIL said to me "Never mind, it will grow again!".  I was a bit deflated because I liked the cut, so DS need only wait a week or two (perhaps until the end of the school holidays) and it will have started growing back in again.

Chookie, I am all for COVID brain fog - it's a good excuse for everything.

Thanks for the thought, Cookie, we do have a couple of decks here now that I can get out onto and hide (so long as the weather is kind to us). 

I must say, DH and I are so very, very happy that we had our big renovation / extension finished last year otherwise we would have been tearing each other's hair out during this lockdown.  We have got 3 times the space that we had before we did the work and no real outside area at all so it is a much better home now.

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Post by: cookie1 on September 25, 2020, 01:00:30 pm
I love the thought of Covid 19 brain fog. I’m sure that’s what I often have.
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Post by: judydawn on September 25, 2020, 11:31:28 pm
I have a different reason for my brain fog.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 26, 2020, 01:42:13 am
Quote from: judydawn on September 25, 2020, 11:31:28 pm
I have a different reason for my brain fog.
You're strong ... we are all behind you.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 29, 2020, 01:45:46 pm
We had a public holiday yesterday so today I did some housework.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 29, 2020, 10:46:24 pm
Regular 6 monthly eye check up.  Very strict appointment requirements. Happy about this. 
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Post by: cookie1 on September 30, 2020, 09:48:46 am
I did the grocery shopping this morning and DH helped me!! This afternoon we took Nic, the budgie,  to the vet as he has a growth. It has to be removed and he goes in for day surgery on Friday. He is quite well so hopefully the surgery will go ok.
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Post by: judydawn on September 30, 2020, 12:01:49 pm
Good luck for Friday cookie, I’ll be thinking of you all.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 01, 2020, 02:04:08 am
Poor little Nic.  Hope all goes well.
Bread making and gardening.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 01, 2020, 07:49:22 am
Thanks Judy and Chookie. It’s almost as bad as with children. 😀😀😀😀😀
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Post by: K Atie on October 01, 2020, 02:38:22 pm
Cookie hope all goes well for little Nic .
Hair cut and colour today . Boys did Bunnings for a weather station , yes now DS is going to set it all up . I did a mad dash to find books for bookclubs , success I have all of them now . so hard to get anything boys clothes nothing , men’s pants bare stock . On line shopping before you cannot get anything there . Supermarket, forgot a few things .. it’s like it’s so hard to remember everything, like it is a big effort, I’m calling it covid memory overload .
Beautiful afternoon . 
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Post by: achookwoman on October 01, 2020, 11:45:07 pm
K ATIE, hard to keep everything under control. I am a list maker.  I have several stuck on fridge.   Now I am going out a bit, I grab a list and try to get everything I need.  Yes, have noticed some things are not available. 
It is forecast to be warm today.  Garden.? Washing.  Washing all the woolies by hand with the Wool mix that I made.   It has set up into a soft jell.  I put a handful into a strainer and run hot water over it.  It dissolves into the water.
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Post by: mab19 on October 02, 2020, 04:16:05 am
A trip to Bunnings this morning to buy a new toilet seat for the ensuite.  Also bought a large 65 litre plant pot, I have a very large clivia that has broken out of its pot.  Also bought two tomato plants and some lettuce  seedlings.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 02, 2020, 07:06:22 am
We took Nic to the vet this morning. It’s 2pm and hopefully they will ring soon. I have big butterflies in my tummy. Not sure what I would be like if it was a human family member.
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Post by: judydawn on October 02, 2020, 08:22:11 am
Hang in there cookie, fingers crossed everything is OK.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 02, 2020, 12:08:54 pm
What a lovely surprise, when we picked Nic up he was full of beans. Chattering away to all the vet nurses. He is a bit worn out now as he had a general anaesthetic. He is eating happily. His nasty lump is gone. Hopefully he won’t try to bite the wound. We have to try and keep him calm for 10-14 days! He already wants to come out of his cage and fly around. I guess he may be sore  tomorrow, although we have painkillers to give him and antibiotics. That will be fun.

Chookie I am a big list writer. I have them for all sorts of things. Even if I want to get lots done in a day I wil, write myself a list.
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Post by: judydawn on October 02, 2020, 02:22:24 pm
Good news cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on October 02, 2020, 10:19:06 pm
Chookie I am such a list writer I seem to always have  two when  shopping !
I was rushing to get everything done as boys waiting to get home . Great new Cookie re Nic .
So warm yesterday . DS finished setting up new weather gage, now we can see inside outside temp , winds speeds and lots more .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 02, 2020, 11:47:43 pm
Cookie, so good to hear that Nic Is ok.  What a chirpy little fella he is.  Have fun getting the medicine into him.
Not doing much today except experimenting with the Plain wholemeal flour  and the Japanese milk bread.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 03, 2020, 01:21:53 am
Glad to hear that Nic is doing fine, Cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 03, 2020, 07:19:05 am
Thank you all. Bird sitting is hard work I have found. He is supposed to stay in his cage for several days, no chance of that. With the door closed he is on it trying to get out. I have had him on the small dining room table running round to try and use some energy up. Getting him not to fly or pick at the wound is fun.
The first lot of medicine was managed this morning-only just. I think we will improve as we go along.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 03, 2020, 11:20:13 pm
Cookie, we are really enjoying the Nic saga. Thanks.
Daylight saving started today. Clocks forward 1 hour.  Someone suggested 4 months might be good.
Spent an hour on phone with DS. Melbourne family have been in lockdown now for months.  They are coping pretty well.  They are a high tech family , both parents working from home and GC doing the best they can with home schooling. Lots of sharing and caring in their neighbourhood.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 04, 2020, 04:09:55 am
I really feel for people in Melbourne. The lockdown must be so hard. You are very brave Marina and others that read this.
I’m still Nic sitting. This morning I had him out on the table again, chasing and dropping his hanky over the edge for me to pick up. He is much better with his antibiotics etc now- or we are getting better giving it to him. DD has to draw it up in the syringe as he has 0.07ml and DH and I have trouble with the fine graduations on the syringe.
His cage is on a trolley so this morning when I put him back I wheeled the trolley right into the kitchen with me. He seems happy with that and I can see that he isn’t scratching his wound. I will be pleased when he is permitted to fly around again. He’s had a couple of flights but only short.

I hope tapatalk sorts itself out soon. My photos always go upside down, but at least you get the idea.
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Post by: K Atie on October 04, 2020, 11:20:34 am
Lockdown for anyone in Melbourne is getting very monotonous.
Very inventive Cookie putting Nic’s cage on the trolley.
One full on day for DD , worked on her school work and then packed up ( as she did last night to very very late ) everting for return to boarding house this arvo . Car full and very pleased to get back to her friends , it’s going to be a very busy week for her . Two sacs the Gat test art folio work , online learning at the boarding house for the week . DS returns next Sunday, but he starts back online learning tomorrow!
We were lamb marking tomorrow but due to rain put off till Tuesday.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 05, 2020, 01:20:22 am
K ATIE, hope things settle a bit for you once DD and DS are back at school.
Things are a bit boring here.  Trying  not to order anything this week. 
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Post by: K Atie on October 05, 2020, 12:48:59 pm
Chookie right now it seems it’s never ending but I hope it will settle down soon .
This afternoon DH DS and I went for a drive to another part of the farm intending to use DS drone to take photos of the crops and canola , showers and windy prevented it . But it was good to get out even though I was squished in the middle of the Ute . We always think this was not a good idea late arvo evening as if we get bogged there is no one to help , trust me it’s happened to DH and eventually it works out .
Quieter day as DD not here but I did some washing .
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 06, 2020, 12:24:07 am
Due to on-going computer hassles I am just catching up on everything.  Good to see Nic is 'chirpy' again, Chookie.

DH, myself and a couple of friends went on a picnic to the local park on Sunday.  It was a perfect day for it, warm and, with the cloud cover, no direct sunlight to blind us.  It was DH's first day out of the building for a good couple of weeks.  It was so nice to just sit and relax with some simple dips and bread to nibble on and, I am pretty sure, an illegal bottle of wine, but that didn't last long and no one spotted it!.  It was also rewarding to see everybody was masked up and respecting social distancing.  It gives us hope of restrictions easing soon ... then there are those idiots at St Kilda beach possibly ruining it for everyone.

I continue to feel that I am one of the lucky ones ... I have got work to keep me busy during the day and I can always enjoy a big adventure ... a walk to the supermarket or post office on a semi-regular basis - maybe, if I play it right, I have to make two runs to the post office on one day, that is always exciting!  I have to admit, though, like Chookie's family, that I am getting fed up with all of this, although I am happy to obey the rules and know they are for our own good, it is still not a lot of fun.  There are so, so many who are suffering badly and I really feel for them so my fingers are crossed for everyone that things will start returning to normal soon.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 06, 2020, 01:44:04 am
Marina, so good to see you coping and with such a positive attitude.
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Post by: judydawn on October 06, 2020, 02:11:22 am
 I agree with Chookie. People are so negative these days so it’s refreshing to read how you are living and coping with the restrictions Marina.
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Post by: mab19 on October 06, 2020, 02:38:00 am
Supermarket chopping this morning.  Might go to Bunnings again later to buy some potting mix.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 06, 2020, 06:00:45 am
We had a coffee run this morning with one of our car clubs. The other coffee run is on Tuesday. We are so lucky to be able to do it.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 06, 2020, 09:09:10 pm
Cookie, yes you are very lucky to be able to do your Coffee run. Enjoy it.
Most of the Cafes in Ballarat are still doing just takeaway.
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Post by: K Atie on October 06, 2020, 09:33:31 pm
DS laughed yesterday when I can home with more parcels . Some things come the next day , like a pair of bathers for DS , now he does not need them till the end of the year !!
We are lamb marking today , it’s cold I’m tucked up in bed while DS DH help ! 6.30 am they were out there and DS has to go to my MILs for school today as we will have no power for the day . Think DS will sleep well tonight .
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 06, 2020, 09:57:19 pm
Quote from: mab19 on October 06, 2020, 02:38:00 am
Supermarket chopping this morning.  Might go to Bunnings again later to buy some potting mix.
Ooooohhhh,... Bunnings ... now, that is exciting!  I will enjoy it vicariously from my desk!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 07, 2020, 08:56:46 am
I did my grocery shopping this morning and also popped up to the lovely Italian grocer. I always feel good after going there as I spend a fortune and it’s all West Australian grown.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 09, 2020, 07:38:45 am
Went for a small drive today.  We counted 15 cygnets around the lake.  Usually many more at this time of the year.  Nice to get out.
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Post by: K Atie on October 09, 2020, 02:04:16 pm
Last day of online home learning for DS . Feels strange that he will not be here I’ve got so use to him being around  .We spent the arvo relaxing just the two of us . Then DS decided to wash his sheep dog Pepper in the wheelbarrow!! So funny we used a bit of wool mix and added a couple of buckets of hot water . She was very good jumped out once but then stayed put while we laughed and filmed her. We sat outside in the sun , not to cold and she zoomed around shaking off the water and eating a chew bone .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 10, 2020, 11:03:22 pm
K ATIE, nice activity to do with DS. You will miss him when he returns to school.
Ral is having to do the daily chook run. He reports their antics. I haven’t been to the veggie garden for over a week and am really missing it.
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Post by: spersephone on October 11, 2020, 01:46:48 am
I’ve made some pizza scrolls and some seriously seedy crackers this morning. I went looking for information about the crackers as I wasn’t entirely happy with them, and found the original recipe in the forums here, with an extra step. Signed in to reply and here I am once again!

I’ve been working as a teacher for the last year and a half in a school near home and I love it. I’m just waiting to hear if I have an interview for an ongoing role there, which I would really love to get.
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Post by: Amanda on October 11, 2020, 04:14:55 am
Quote from: spersephone on October 11, 2020, 01:46:48 am
I’ve made some pizza scrolls and some seriously seedy crackers this morning. I went looking for information about the crackers as I wasn’t entirely happy with them, and found the original recipe in the forums here, with an extra step. Signed in to reply and here I am once again!

I’ve been working as a teacher for the last year and a half in a school near home and I love it. I’m just waiting to hear if I have an interview for an ongoing role there, which I would really love to get.

Ooh - seedy crackers? :)
Which recipe is it here?
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Post by: judydawn on October 11, 2020, 05:41:52 am
Seedy crackers

https://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=13193.msg287067#msg287067
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Post by: cookie1 on October 11, 2020, 07:13:34 am
Hi SPersephone. I find that I forget some o9f the delicious recipes on here.
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Post by: Amanda on October 11, 2020, 08:42:34 am
Quote from: judydawn on October 11, 2020, 05:41:52 am
Seedy crackers

https://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=13193.msg287067#msg287067

Brilliant - thanks Judy. xxx
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Post by: achookwoman on October 11, 2020, 11:15:00 am
Pills have finally kicked in so have been baking. 
Tried a couple of new recipes.  Both good.   
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Post by: K Atie on October 11, 2020, 01:46:50 pm
Boys off early to get ewes and lambs in for lamb marking tomorrow. DS used his new mini digger to dig a hole , he has spent two days Levelling pulling out posts and little trees at MILs .
I did a double batch of biscuits. DS finished packing and we returned him to boarding house , dropped clothes and biscuits to DD . Well that was just great I have two teens very happy to return to their other home and friends, but we were cramping their style by just sitting in the car , thanks Covid . All good had a Pims and dinner on my own ! DH sorting sheep . Bring on tomorrow lots of washing sheets etc and maybe have to help with the lambs .
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 12, 2020, 12:07:58 am
Good to see that you have some relief, Chookie.

K Atie, sounds like you are going to have a quiet home again ... does that mean you will get a bit of 'down time' or will you be just as busy - or busier - than ever?
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Post by: K Atie on October 12, 2020, 02:38:07 am
Marina it’s quiet but sun has finely come out so washing and airing DS bedding . Seen the lamb markers all good. It’s always strange when they go but so pleased for them to be back to a better normal . Reading will be my fall back . If I need to cook I will and fill the freezer up with snacks .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 12, 2020, 08:34:19 am
I'm sure there is no chance of you being bored KAtie.
Chookie I'm so pleased the pills have kicked in.
I had my 6 monthly diabetes check today. All good, no medication needed as yet.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 12, 2020, 11:03:45 pm
Good news re. your 6 monthly check, Cookie.

How's Nick doing?
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Post by: achookwoman on October 13, 2020, 03:12:28 am
Cookie, congratulations.  You are a star.
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Post by: mab19 on October 13, 2020, 04:24:53 am
Good news about your 6 monthly check up Cookie.

I did the ironing this morning and general housework.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 15, 2020, 04:32:29 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on October 12, 2020, 11:03:45 pm
Good news re. your 6 monthly check, Cookie.

How's Nick doing?

 Nic is totally back to normal, thanks.  He got a bit spoiled for a few days and now expects it every day. 😀😀😀 the vet was very pleased when he had his check up. He has created a special ‘squawk’ which means let me out! Of course I am a soft touch.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 15, 2020, 05:31:33 am
That good Cookie. 
I’m a bit better today so have been cooking.  Double lot of Lemon Butter.  Microwave back fixed.
Making Sausage rolls next and Dish Magazine, that I subscribe to has an insert called Sweet.  Some nice recipes to try.
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Post by: K Atie on October 16, 2020, 02:24:59 am
Oh my gosh I’m back that was a stressful few days , been locked out of fourm . Thank you Cookie for all your help . Managed to use secret question to get in and reset password. Hope I can get in next time .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2020, 02:32:08 am
Oh KAtie I am so pleased you are back in. Put your password into notes on your phone and don’t use it for anything else. I do hope no others have been locked out like you were.
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Post by: K Atie on October 16, 2020, 02:34:04 am
Imagine that’s why it’s so quiet too. I have not logged in for years .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2020, 02:35:32 am
Me either. I stay logged in. It’s only if I have to moderate I need my password.
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Post by: judydawn on October 16, 2020, 09:15:19 am
Glad to see you’re back in K Atie, passwords are always a problem.  The forum password is one I always remember, unlike lots of the others where I have to check my password book.
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Post by: K Atie on October 16, 2020, 09:38:43 am
Cookie I think there is something going on as now I can not find my Facebook page , so please be careful as if there is someone hacking me ! Not sure at all , hopefully gremlians .
Update , found the gremlins it’s Facebook they have change their layout , I have always had the classic Facebook and the new one is terrible. Spent a long time trying to see why it had changed . Well now it’s the new way and you cannot go back to the classic . Seriously I do not like change , so I’m trying to pull myself together and go well I was warned a thousand times by DD to move on . So that is my rant for now . Think I’m quite over technology.
On a better note DH and I went to a open day for an upcoming ram sale next week , great to see very good rams under good  covid safety Protocols . Picked DS up from boarding , he may have only come home to use his new digger machine I think . One of our chooks is unwell , never happy when this happens . Gave her water but she is wobbly and does not move , seems her legs just will not hold her up . She is bright eyed , so I’ll investigate am .
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 17, 2020, 12:08:53 am
I hate the new Facebook page as well, K Atie, I never really use it, though, so I just ignore it as much as possible.
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Post by: K Atie on October 17, 2020, 04:47:55 am
Marina it’s quiet Dysfunctional !
Washing .... wood carting , maybe a bit of reading !
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Post by: achookwoman on October 17, 2020, 06:53:43 am
K ATIE, remove your sick chook if you can.  We also have a sick one. Old age in this case. 
I’m not doing much. Have read a book a day for the last 10 days.
Rals increasing his cooking list.  Toast and vegemite now.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 17, 2020, 07:23:48 am
You'll have to watch that man of yours in the kitchen, Chookie, looks like he is going gang busters with his adventurous cooking!
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Post by: K Atie on October 17, 2020, 07:30:32 am
Oh Chookie will have make up a fox proof cage will try .
That’s a lot of reading well done ! Hope Ral can dive into the freezer for something! Hope you feel better soon .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 17, 2020, 10:01:11 am
Wow, toast and vegemite. That is a really tasty meal and I love it. Well done Ral.

KAtie your chook couldn't have been bitten by a snake could they? Poor thing. I started to watch a vet thing last night, but couldn't watch the poor animals. I can watch people being operated on but not the animals.

I've been doing a bit of cooking today.DD had to be at work at 5am. I didn't get up but even though she tried to be quiet, I heard Nic talking to her.
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Post by: K Atie on October 17, 2020, 11:00:08 pm
Cookie I did think that but cannot imagine it would survive, maybe or it could be a possum but no possum poo there .
The other night we left the curtains open till we heard a noise and then a possum and a baby one on its back stared at us with their big eyes and nosies .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 18, 2020, 03:20:04 am
We have very few possums round here, they are mainly down south. I do find them kind of cute.
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Post by: K Atie on October 18, 2020, 10:08:54 pm
They were cute but can do so much damage too.
Yet to check chook today but she is moving around a bit , eating drinking so all good signs .
Just checked Chook she is hobbling around, seems to be much better , mind you she try’s to  flap her wing to balance when moving slowly . As for the bantam she is brooding and I am always move her off the other hens eggs . So it goes from supporting DD DS inn line learning to chook caring ! So that’s my silver lining today .
Have to find a silver lining as I’ve had this Covid lockdown for everyone, it’s just like pushing through quick sand . But it’s ok to feel frustrated it is what it is .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 19, 2020, 06:57:12 am
We also have a broody chook.  Wish I had some fertile eggs to put under her.
Had fasting blood test this morning. They nurses do a fab job.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 19, 2020, 07:52:35 am
I am with  you, K Atie, I just hope it will all be worth it, I don't know what everyone would do if we had another wave and had to go into some sort of lock down again ... let's just hope a viable vaccine arrives before that happens.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 19, 2020, 01:04:36 pm
Definitely hoping for a vaccine. We have had another ship berth here today with 24 cases on board.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 19, 2020, 10:49:42 pm
I have been hearing about all those ships coming in to Fremantle, Cookie, it's a huge worry but I think your authorities are on to it and keeping a close eye on the situation.  WA is doing so well so fingers crossed that that will continue to be the case.
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Post by: K Atie on October 20, 2020, 03:53:01 am
Could not believe the mess with NZ and other states and the ships in WA .
Chook not moving much but gave her a big drink and some grain , there is only so long I can keep helping her but we will see.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 20, 2020, 12:23:11 pm
We took friends out for coffee this morning. We had planned to check out a new place for a coffee run for the car club. However we couldn’t find a park within a kilometre of the place. I don’t think it will be suitable for a car run as a few members have trouble walking any distance. I will have to look for another one.
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Post by: JulieO on October 20, 2020, 09:47:51 pm
That's a shame Cookie but how good to be able to scout locations and try their coffees.  ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on October 21, 2020, 08:00:36 am
Very true JulieO.
I did the grocery shopping this morning. DH decided not to come.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 21, 2020, 11:12:24 pm
DH off for a COVID test today in preparation for a day procedure next Wednesday - they won't t admit him if he hasn't had the test. He will now have to self isolate until Wednesday.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 22, 2020, 12:26:32 pm
Ooh! Not fun.  Tell him to be brave.
I did a bit of cooking today and then this afternoon had a little nap. I was very tired.
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Post by: K Atie on October 22, 2020, 01:48:49 pm
Washing , then checked the chook she seems to be getting better but slow to move around. My poor little bantam has been pecked at and there’s blood . The   Hierarchy order is happening with the chooks and it worries me that they are aggressive. So hopefully DS will help me this weekend. DH collected DD DS , bonus we get DD for one last night , think only home to collect things for their final school functions . For some crazy reason grand final day off tomorrow but DD has to go back early morning to do a Maths prac exam and then a English prac exam in arvo !! No rest for them .
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 23, 2020, 01:13:01 am
DH COVID test was negative, as we expected.  He said the test wasn't as bad as he thought it would be.  h remains in self isolation until Wednesday, though (self isolation, combined with pre-colonoscopy preparation will not be wonderful, poor soul!).

K Atie, I didn't even realise today was a public holiday until DH told me!  One day seems to be just the same as every other one these days.

Sounds like we are in for a wet weekend this weekend so  am looking up new recipes to experiment with ... there was a new one in today's Guardian, - mushroom, stuffed with chickpeas and tahini.  Looks interesting.  Found another one from one of the SBS TV programmes as well "avaroni" - a guacamole type sauce mixed with macaroni - definitely different and will use up some of my avocados.  We'll see how enthusiastic I am as the weekend goes by
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Post by: cookie1 on October 23, 2020, 03:59:53 am
Marina, poor DH The procedure is ok but the prep is deadly.

I've done the ironing and will do a bit of necessary housework. The washing machine is going. DH has gone over to check his Mum's house as it is no longer rented and we like to check on it once a week as it is not in a nice area.
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Post by: K Atie on October 23, 2020, 01:14:07 pm
DH DS and I went to have a look at the clover hay paddock, well it’s halfway up the Ute in hight that is crazy . It was so relaxing with the canola in flower and the ewes and lambs looking ok . Even a really deep dam was full to the top .
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 24, 2020, 04:48:19 am
Canola always looks bright and happy.  Good news that your dam is full, I think this rain has brought a lot of relief across the state.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 24, 2020, 07:48:44 am
Farmers over here are having trouble with people going into their Canola crops to take selfies. I had heard about it, but actually saw it several times the last time we were away. They just trample through, leave gates open or try and push fences out of shape to get through. Most unfair.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 24, 2020, 11:43:47 pm
 Marina, just catching up. Hope DH copes well.
Not much happening here. Phone call from friend in WA.  She was surprised that we were all wearing masks when leaving home.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 25, 2020, 01:56:03 am
Things are generally free and easy here. Still 1.5 metres self distancing, but many aren’t sticking to that and cafes etc still need 2 metres between tables. Most of our cases are from ships with I think 1 or 2 FIFO workers who broke their isolation.  One was gaoled.
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Post by: K Atie on October 25, 2020, 01:08:36 pm
Lots of people stop to take photos of the canola . Once DH stopped to see a bunch of ladies in the canola crop after their netball finals a tradition each year , of course he knew a lot of them .
Dropped DS back to boarding saw DD for a few minutes, huge week coming up . I even dropped off my iron for her to get the creases out of a silk dress !! As we are not allowed in I could not help , needless to say there are more creases , hoping she asks for help as nothing I can do now . Hope DS brings home the iron for me , eek .
It’s freezing and there is the coldest blast wind all day and night .
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Post by: mab19 on October 26, 2020, 12:56:20 am
We needed to take a visit to the Centrelink offices this morning.  I was not looking forward to it but I must say that the staff were very nice and very helpful.
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Post by: K Atie on October 26, 2020, 02:08:56 am
I have been doing the normal clean up after the weekend, washing , vacuuming and cleaning . It is still so windy today . The washing whacked me on the face all good as it’s drying quickly too. Not sure if I have said this but our Dyson wand vacuum cleaner started Squealing , we rang Dyson and do you know they sent out a new motor under Warranty that’s the middle main part . Unscrew the battery and replace the motor done ! Friend has had an issue with hers and she told me she got a new battery , they have very good customer service and put the parts in the post .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 26, 2020, 05:36:12 am
It is freezing with a strong wind.but everything is growing like mad.  The tomato seedlings are out growing their pots.  I am going to put one outside and cover with plastic and see what happens. 
Baked some surprise Choc chip biscuits.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 26, 2020, 08:45:15 am
That's good to hear K Atie.
DD and I went to Nobu for lunch today. It was lovely. They have been booked out but she managed to get a booking for her holidays.
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Post by: K Atie on October 28, 2020, 09:13:25 pm
After a quick visit to a dear friend home in time to prep for dinner. We had smoked salmon blinis while watching DD’s Boardinghouse year 12 farewell dinner ! So the new normal  virtual event . It was with great pride seeing her give a speech on her year as boardinghouse captain and her co captain. DS had to watch with the younger boarders in another room , he was a bit sad that he could not be there , this is how it is though at lest no one is missing out . We did say now we don’t have to drive home . Happy kids all round . The year is coming to a huge ending and although DS will still be there it is so hard as we have seen none of the other parents .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 29, 2020, 11:19:41 am
DD and I went to DFO and Costco today. I didn’t buy anything at DFO but topped up with dried cherries and cranberries as well as some Calleabutt Choc chips.

Marina I hope things went well for your DH.
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Post by: K Atie on October 29, 2020, 12:54:22 pm
Went to do a bit of shopping with DH . Very cold day again , a little rain . DD is getting ready for her last official day of school tomorrow! Then a group of 10 will go out for dinner . DD will not be able to party on with them as she is not 18 quiet yet ! Feel sad for her . That’s life .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 29, 2020, 09:26:55 pm
K ATIE, tough year for kids.  Hope things are better next year.
Hairdresser and Dr.  MRI results.  Minor damage.  Keep taking pain killers. 3 days on, 2 days off.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 29, 2020, 09:30:51 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on October 29, 2020, 11:19:41 am
DD and I went to DFO and Costco today. I didn’t buy anything at DFO but topped up with dried cherries and cranberries as well as some Calleabutt Choc chips.

Marina I hope things went well for your DH.
Thanks, Cookie, all is good.  It was just a regular procedure, but always good to get a good outcome.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 29, 2020, 09:45:31 pm
Good news Marina.
Getting ready for next week.  Monday we are having a Birthday lunch for friends. 5 in total. Haven’t seen them for 6 months.
Tuesday, gardener is bringing her 2 boys.  We will make pizzas for lunch. Friend staying overnight Monday.
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Post by: mab19 on October 30, 2020, 02:33:54 am
A busy week for you Chookie.

DIL called in this morning for a coffee and to check up on us.

I had my hair cut today and then did the shopping.
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Post by: K Atie on October 30, 2020, 09:53:10 am
DD Year 12 Valedictory service and speech day all on line today ! Very pleased we watched it all .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 30, 2020, 11:20:00 am
You must have felt very proud KAtie. I had my hair cut today
We have 2 funerals next week. One is my brother’s FIL and the other my Mum’s sister. We have only heard when one of them is, hopefully they aren’t on the same day. If they are we will each attend one.
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Post by: K Atie on October 30, 2020, 09:27:17 pm
Cookie that’s a hard week ahead for you .
Chookie nice for you to catch up with friends .
Empty house and DH said he would like to go for a drive , but is hesitant to do to much even said about a holiday feels uncomfortable to stay where other people have been!!
DD had a good night she had dinner out with friends . It was nice when she got back to boarding house she FaceTimed me and chattered about her day night while taking off layers of makeup ! Hopefully she had a good sleep and actually gets some work done today .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 30, 2020, 10:48:05 pm
K ATIE, it is great that you. could share some of your DD’s final celebrations.
Cookie, a stressful week for you coming up.
We are preparing for Monday and Tuesday visitors.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 31, 2020, 10:43:54 am
We had a lovely day out today. We all met at a car club members place for morning tea, a bbq lunch and then afternoon tea.
Both funerals we must attend are on Wednesday. One at 11am and one at 2pm. Hopefully we can simply move from one to the other. I will pack us a light lunch to be consumed as we drive from one to the other.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 01, 2020, 02:41:18 am
You have got a tough day coming up on Wednesday, Cookie.  Thinking of you.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 01, 2020, 04:49:30 pm
A tough day for you Cookie on Wednesday.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 01, 2020, 08:23:19 pm
Cookie, at least it is manageable.
Yesterday was a beautiful day. 20 degrees and the garden is lovely.  Picked lots of flowers for inside , for visitors.
Finished preparing lunch food.
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Post by: judydawn on November 01, 2020, 11:13:24 pm
Different week ahead for you Chookie and cookie.  Enjoy your visitors Chookie, glad the weather has warmed up for their visits.  Sorry to hear of your losses cookie, at least the timing means you and DH can attend both funerals. 
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Post by: cookie1 on November 02, 2020, 06:57:45 am
Thanks everyone.
Today I have been doing a bit of housework. Scrubbed the en suite and vacuumed through and washed floors. We had a heap of rain yesterday and it was cool. Very cool again, but not much rain.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 02, 2020, 09:13:01 pm
As if we haven't had enough time off already, today is a public holiday for Melbourne cup day ... we only re-opened after lockdown 5 days ago and, because they don't normally work on a Friday, two of our staff have only worked one day since re-opening!  Ah well, the rest of our poor staff who were not used to being back at work have another day to recover before the run up to Xmas (hopefully, there will be a run up to Xmas this year for retail).

Today it is also going to be very hot ... last time I heard 28 - 29 was predicted.  I've got to go out and buy a new monitor for my computer, I'm looking at a curved screen this time ... apparently it is the latest technology ... so long as it is bigger and clearer than the one I have at the moment I will be very happy.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 03, 2020, 05:46:26 am
Have you thought of using two screens Marina? DD swears by it. Once I got used to it I found it handy.
We had a lovely morning out, a coffee run with the Veteran Car Club. We do it every month and have made some lovely new friends. Today we had 2 Model A’s, 2 Mustangs, a Case, and 2 Daimler’s. Both low down sporty V 8’s.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 03, 2020, 10:02:44 pm
I hadn't thought of two screens, Cookie.  Unfortunately I don't have space for that so I am hoping that this new one, which is larger than my current screen, will work out.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 04, 2020, 11:31:26 am
Busy day today. Lovely to catch up with some cousins I hadn’t seen since the last funeral. Mum’s sisters that are still around are aging, both over 90.  They are looking really good.
Met a 6 week old baby at the other funeral, she is so sweet and didn’t utter a peep for the whole hour or so. Also caught up with my nephew who is getting married in February.
Very emotive but lovely chats.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 04, 2020, 10:02:03 pm
What a day you had yesterday, Cookie.  It's a strange thing but in a way funerals - and, I think, more so wakes - are an  affirmation of family and life and (even at the hardest funerals to attend) I always find it warm and comforting to have family and friends gathered together for support..
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Post by: mab19 on November 05, 2020, 06:13:08 am
DH and I went shopping this afternoon for a new hedge trimmer.  The old one finally died, so this will be his Christmas present.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 05, 2020, 06:29:39 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on November 04, 2020, 10:02:03 pm
What a day you had yesterday, Cookie.  It's a strange thing but in a way funerals - and, I think, more so wakes - are an  affirmation of family and life and (even at the hardest funerals to attend) I always find it warm and comforting to have family and friends gathered together for support..
So very true.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 05, 2020, 10:14:12 pm
Quote from: mab19 on November 05, 2020, 06:13:08 am
DH and I went shopping this afternoon for a new hedge trimmer.  The old one finally died, so this will be his Christmas present.
I got my DH one of them (electric) for Xmas last year (romantic, huh?) ... he had a great time with it - until COVID came along, anyway!
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Post by: mab19 on November 06, 2020, 12:43:09 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on November 05, 2020, 10:14:12 pm
Quote from: mab19 on November 05, 2020, 06:13:08 am
DH and I went shopping this afternoon for a new hedge trimmer.  The old one finally died, so this will be his Christmas present.
I got my DH one of them (electric) for Xmas last year (romantic, huh?) ... he had a great time with it - until COVID came along, anyway!

We bought a battery operated one, DH is outside now playing with his toy and he is doing a good job with it
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 06, 2020, 07:23:18 am
Oopps, I stand corrected, Margaret, the one I bought my DH was battery as well.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 06, 2020, 09:19:31 am
Mom, I wonder if DH would like one for Christmas? I think he may have one already.
DD and I went out to lunch again today. Just to a local Japanese place. It was lovely food, and not things I would be bothered cooking.
She signed the contract to build her house yesterday.
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Post by: judydawn on November 06, 2020, 09:50:28 am
That’s great news cookie, many trips ahead ahead for you and DH to the building site.  Will building commence before Christmas?
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Post by: achookwoman on November 06, 2020, 10:34:50 am
RAL has a better hedge trimmer and loves it.
Cookie that I very exiting for you and DD.
Our GD has just bought her first car.  She is taking us for a drive tomorrow.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 07, 2020, 11:04:19 am
Judy she is hopeful that building will start before Christmas. She doesn’t have to get a loan so that she make things faster.
Chookie that is both exciting and worrying. What sort of car did GD buy and what colour?
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Post by: achookwoman on November 07, 2020, 08:01:17 pm
Cookie,white Mitsubishi people mover. Used, low mileage. Parents paid for it in addition to what she has saved, babysitting, cleaning windows and house cleaning.
Yesterday . , planted out tomatoes. Bit of weeding. Baking.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on November 07, 2020, 09:38:39 pm
What fabulous news Cookie that your DD is building a house.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 08, 2020, 06:33:39 am
Thanks CC. Very exciting.
Your GD's car sounds lovely. It will make life for her so much easier.
DH and DD went to a car show this morning to show off their cars. DD is finding it so much easier driving the left hand drive car now. It was only for a few hours so I vacuumed and washed floors.
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Post by: K Atie on November 09, 2020, 03:53:07 am
A very early morning ! We went out to breakfast ( first time eating in a cafe since March ) for DD 18th Birthday before school . Lovely to see her on her bday and wish her luck for VCE English tomorrow. Food Shopping and fast track home . Very quiet .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 09, 2020, 05:05:29 am
Happy times Victorian members. I can only imagine how much you will enjoy it. I found it wonderful after only 6 weeks lockdown.
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Post by: mab19 on November 09, 2020, 07:44:43 am
A visit to the Dr this morning, all good.  We also had a pneumonia jab.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 10, 2020, 05:29:45 am
Sensible Mab. DH and I had them too. DH had his shingles vaccination too. He couldn't have it before as he had had shingles fairly recently.
We took friends out for coffee this morning for her birthday.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 10, 2020, 11:30:31 am
K ATIE, lovely to be able to celebrate DD Birthday.  We are doing the School/ exam runs this week. Picking up and dropping off.
Made some Spray and Wipe mix from the Forum. ( not called that)   Wonderful stuff.  Gave 1/2 to our lovely gardener.
Good to have all the jabs.  Dr has given me a referral to a Physiotherapist. May be able to help with Sciatica.
Lovely to be out.  Hadn’t realised how much I was missing it.
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Post by: K Atie on November 10, 2020, 07:03:09 pm
Chookie it was a good day for DD , thankfully that English exam is done ✅. Doing the school exam/ school drop off will be great for you and GK will love it .
I made a very rush decision to go to Melbourne to see DM . Fastest pacing of bag ever . It was hard as DD doing the English exam and I wanted to be near by if she needed me . Really very strange to drive for so long . It was not an easy day but I managed as DM has been unwell and in hospital, tried to get an exception to see her , thankfully DS was not going in so it was ok . DM was so surprised and happy, last I saw her was June for 15 mins and then  back in March . Strange to be here and rather hard to feel comfortable to do anything. DD and I FaceTime last night ! She was too funny as she did her maths I read my book FaceTiming , we chatted as well ! Think I might get my glasses fixed today .
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 10, 2020, 09:42:07 pm
CONGRATULATIONS AUSTRALIA ... 3 days without a single case of COVID-19.  Long may it last.
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Post by: judydawn on November 10, 2020, 10:11:55 pm
Yes we are going well aren’t we Marina.  I love waking up to good news every day now.
K Atie it must be so nice for you both to see each other at last, I was devastated when our nursing homes were still in lockdown and my dear Mum passed away back in April as I hadn’t seen her for 6 weeks. To be there when they need you and there’s nothing you can do about it is the hardest thing to deal with so I’m glad you now have the freedom to be there again for your Mother.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 11, 2020, 03:42:00 am
K ATIE, lovely for both GD and DD. Judy, not a good situation for anyone during this terrible Virus.  Makes me wonder that more can’t be done to prevent it from spreading.  Have just finished reading a well researched book about the plague in England 1666.  We haven’t handled in very differently to what they did. People left London for the country and the households that caught it were isolated.
Collected GD from 1 st Exam.  Made her some SD crumpets for lunch.  She was happy with the Exam. Think the examiners have been very sensible and not adding to the stress that this years 12 are already feeling.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 11, 2020, 08:20:04 am
I did the grocery shopping this morning. I was cross as Woolworths made an announcement that they would have 1 minutes silence and then they left their radio playing all during it. No store workers stopped for it and there was no last post after it.
A dear friend of ours was instrumental in arranging for a plane to drop poppies over the CBD today. I can't wait for DH to ring him and see how it went.
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Post by: K Atie on November 11, 2020, 11:17:51 am
Spent the whole day waiting so I could pick DM up from hospital!! Never mind ! Spoke to DD and she studied the whole day went to libary after school and did Maths and then for prep ( homework) she had her Business Management Teacher help her ! Busy day for her .
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Post by: mab19 on November 12, 2020, 12:24:47 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 11, 2020, 08:20:04 am
I did the grocery shopping this morning. I was cross as Woolworths made an announcement that they would have 1 minutes silence and then they left their radio playing all during it. No store workers stopped for it and there was no last post after it.
A dear friend of ours was instrumental in arranging for a plane to drop poppies over the CBD today. I can't wait for DH to ring him and see how it went.

Same here Cookie, no one stopped.  Very disappointing, we did get Advance Australia Fair but no Last Post.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 12, 2020, 04:13:07 am
The poppy drop went very well apparently. They couldn’t fly over the CBD as the RAAF were flying over there and no other planes were permitted.
I tried to ring the local WW this morning, but couldn’t get through. So I rang their HO. I spoke to a lovely young man and explained how I felt. He actually rang the local store and connected me. I explained how poorly it had all been done. The ‘manager’ I spoke to said it was an IT problem and they would speak to the person concerned. I asked them not to do that as I felt it was a managerial problem, not some poor individual. They said they will do better next year. 🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃🙃
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Post by: judydawn on November 12, 2020, 04:31:10 am
Well done you for calling them out cookie, let’s see if they do better next year.

Today I went to my gym for the first time in 5 months, it was only for an assessment as I felt I was ready to start getting back into my old life.  I was very surprised that my test results were not far under my previous assessment when I was a lot fitter.  So I’m ready to go back to my 2 sessions a week and how welcoming the staff were to me today.  It wasn’t my normal time to be there so I didn’t recognise anyone in the gym when I arrived but there was another lot waiting to go in when I came out and there were 2 ladies I knew there that were up for a chat.  Can’t wait to get back to my group on Mondays and Thursdays.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 12, 2020, 07:08:50 am
Judy that will be wonderful and so normal for you.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 12, 2020, 10:20:41 am
Well done, Judy, that is great news. I admire you for getting back to gym (I am dreading ours re-opening after months in Lockdown - I am such a slug!!)

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Post by: judydawn on November 12, 2020, 10:52:45 am
I seem to have come leaps and bounds in the past week ladies so I knew the time was right.
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Post by: K Atie on November 12, 2020, 08:29:06 pm
Saw DM in the morning and then tried to do some jobs , so many out and about in fact it was too busy . Never seen so many people not wearing their face  masks correctly no nosies covered . Drove back home and listened to my first audio book in 6 months . Once home and unpacked , I might of done a sneaky stop at Wilson’s ! Checked chooks as one got out the other day . Showered and washed my hair . Heated up a meal . Rather trying driving . Spoke to DD .
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 12, 2020, 08:41:49 pm
K Atie, I was surprised to read about mask wearing, or lack of it.  When we drove into Castlemaine on our way home yesterday we were very impressed - I don't think we saw a single person without a mask on.  It's pretty good in the city around where we live as well, there will always be some not wearing them, in fact, I admit to going out without one on, by accident, but I always carry at least one in my bag so, when I realise what I have done I put one of my 'spares' on straightaway, but some idiots deliberately choose not to wear them and that makes me very angry.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 12, 2020, 09:09:33 pm
Well done Judy. You will enjoy being back it your old routine.
Cooke, I love the idea of the poppy drop. 
Yesterday I shopped at Source.I needed dried cherries and Hazelnuts. 
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Post by: K Atie on November 12, 2020, 10:57:50 pm
Marina they were wearing them just not covering their noses , mask on chin talking! Chookie are you making the Guardian cake !!
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Post by: mab19 on November 13, 2020, 04:04:04 am
Well done Judy.  You will enjoy being back at the gym and meeting up with friends.

DH's birthday today.  We will have a get together on Sunday.
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Post by: judydawn on November 13, 2020, 04:50:04 am
Thank you Chookie and Margaret.  Happy birthday to your DH Margaret.
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Post by: JulieO on November 13, 2020, 06:09:36 am
Quote from: judydawn on November 12, 2020, 04:31:10 am
Today I went to my gym for the first time in 5 months, it was only for an assessment as I felt I was ready to start getting back into my old life.  I was very surprised that my test results were not far under my previous assessment when I was a lot fitter.  So I’m ready to go back to my 2 sessions a week and how welcoming the staff were to me today.  It wasn’t my normal time to be there so I didn’t recognise anyone in the gym when I arrived but there was another lot waiting to go in when I came out and there were 2 ladies I knew there that were up for a chat.  Can’t wait to get back to my group on Mondays and Thursdays.

This post makes me so happy!  I can feel how excited you are in your post. This will propel you, realising how much better you feel compared to just a few weeks ago.  Go for it Judy!  :D
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Post by: judydawn on November 13, 2020, 07:49:02 am
Thanks Julie, this feeling has been a long time coming.  It should be all upwards from here.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 14, 2020, 09:03:35 am
I'm sure it will all be up now Judy. There may be a few hiccoughs along the way but hopefully they will be small ones.
DD had said she wanted to work on some papers she and others were presenting this morning so we wouldn't be going out! That didn't last long and we went shopping and had a coffee.
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Post by: judydawn on November 14, 2020, 10:51:08 am
LOL cookie.
Yes it seems the way I’m going cookie, today I’ve rejigged the fridge freezer and made fruit muffins, not that I can eat them but I felt like cooking something.  For tea I thought I’d try a microwaved jacked white potato topped with tuna mornay and roasted mashed sweet potato. My specialist had told me I wouldn’t be able to eat potato just yet as it was too starchy but I felt confident - he was right though, the dear man knows everything LOL.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 14, 2020, 05:09:01 pm
You have to try, though, Judy, if you are yearning to eat one specific thing then it is worth giving it a go.  I hope there were no unwanted side effects.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 14, 2020, 06:33:31 pm
Judy, that is interesting.  However you seem to have regained your interest in cooking.  That is good. 
It is going to be very warm today.  28 degrees.  I gave the garden a good soak last night.
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Post by: judydawn on November 15, 2020, 02:37:58 am
My interest in cooking was short lived as this morning I’ve tidied up the big freezer, I’ve now sorted it into cooked meals, raw meat, fruit then odds and ends.  I found I have 2 very full and heavy drawers of cooked items but did end up with the smaller bottom one free.  No point cooking when I’ve still go so many packs of food I can eat right now in there.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 15, 2020, 07:37:18 pm
Judy, job well done. I haven’t any pre prepared item in freezer at the moment.
Need to make bread again today. Gave most of last lot away. Cook biscuits.
Clean out Chook shed and cover Raspberries with bird netting.
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Post by: mab19 on November 15, 2020, 11:47:11 pm
We had a nice day at the party yesterday.  It was lovely to have all the family together again.
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Post by: judydawn on November 16, 2020, 01:22:13 am
I bet it was Margaret. We have some new virus cases here in SA so we’re hoping they won’t be wanting to delay opening our border on Dec 1st.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 16, 2020, 04:21:31 am
The border closure will be so disappointing for you, Judy, hopefully the kids will be able to get home to see you soon.

Isn't it frightening how quickly COVID can spread.- 3 last night had risen to 17 this morning.  It must be a nightmare for the prison officers with COVID in there, it will spread like wildfire.
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Post by: K Atie on November 16, 2020, 05:29:38 am
My heart sank when I heard there were many cases in SA . Very windy here today .
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Post by: achookwoman on November 16, 2020, 06:46:58 am
We can’t rest with this Virus.  Just when we think we can relax a bit, it raises its ugly head.
We have a very busy weekww ahead.didn’t want to cook today but thought I had better be prepared.  Macadamia and Choc chip Surprise biscuits and Dedes Date and Walnut cake.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 16, 2020, 07:34:43 am
We drove down to a small country town south of Perth. Boyup Brook. It’s a lovely little town. We wanted to see through their museum as DH has taken a liking to country town museums. However it is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. https://www.boyupbrook.wa.gov.au/
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Post by: cookie1 on November 17, 2020, 08:11:12 am
Today we drove from Boyup Brook to Peaceful Bay. We haven’t been down here for about 35 years. DH hopes to catch a King George whiting from the beach. It isn’t a town as such, just a caravan park, shop and a few houses. Very quiet and peaceful.
https://www.westernaustralia.com/en/Attraction/(Peaceful_Bay)/5aa74cfb32dcb6b640e94743
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Post by: cookie1 on November 18, 2020, 09:53:11 am
We have spent another day at Peaceful Bay. It has been beautiful. I forgot how much I liked this place. This morning we went for a walk along the beach. Half way along it started to pour. We waited a while but it didn’t stop, so we decided to continue on. We were drenched, but we thought it was hilarious. No use in worrying about it.
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Post by: judydawn on November 18, 2020, 09:58:34 am
What a lovely spot cookie, it sounded like you two kids had so much fun on your walk along the beach LOL.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 18, 2020, 08:01:42 pm
Cookie, thanks again for the lovely photos.  We are again enjoying your holiday.
Today we are buying another freezer. The current one isn’t freezing.  The service people can’t come for 3 weeks.
We are also having a friend for lunch.
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Post by: K Atie on November 18, 2020, 10:23:40 pm
Cookie great photos nice holiday .
Chookie what freezer are you buying! Enjoy having guests .
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 18, 2020, 10:28:06 pm
We tried buying a freezer a couple of months ago but there were none (of the size we wanted) available.  Your post has reminded me to start looking again.
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Post by: K Atie on November 18, 2020, 10:43:58 pm
We were desperate and just compromised with our stand up freezer , the door opens away from the kitchen . But is so great to have . I love The Good Guys but we got ours from Harvey Norman as it was local enough our worker picked it up in the Ute !!
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Post by: mab19 on November 18, 2020, 11:24:16 pm
Cookie, thanks for the lovely photos.

I'm spending the next couple of days sewing, making scrub tops for my GD in Qld.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 19, 2020, 07:07:11 am
Mab, you are such a good Grannie.
We bought a Westinghouse upright freezer. It has 3 large drawers and adjustable shelves.  It is replacing a Fisher Paykel which had 6 drawers, which I prefer.  However this one had a better energy rating and was a bit bigger.  We paid$75 to have it installed and the old one removed.
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Post by: K Atie on November 19, 2020, 07:24:39 am
Snap Chookie same as us . It’s great , would have liked another draw but it has been fine . Ours has a ice maker , but not a plumed  in one .
Rather warm today.
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Post by: judydawn on November 19, 2020, 08:01:34 am
Have you filled it to the brim yet Chookie with food from the other freezer.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 19, 2020, 08:13:14 am
Today we left Peaceful Bay and headed back to the city. We had lunch at Greenbushes, a tiny town that was a tin mine and also grew tobacco. Then onto Donnybrook. An area known for Apple growing.
Some of the lovely tall timber, and the little lake we had lunch beside.

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Post by: JulieO on November 19, 2020, 08:03:40 pm
Loving your photos Cookie, looks so peaceful. :D
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Post by: judydawn on November 19, 2020, 09:20:20 pm
Another super break cookie, you have so many beautiful places to visit in WA and we love you sharing them with us.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 19, 2020, 11:41:12 pm
Cookie, thanks again for the lovely photos.
I finally got around to finishing typing up  the recipe for the  soft and light  Brioche Buns. On my Bog. I’ll try posting it on the Forum.  I have to say that I prefer it to the traditional Brioche which is loaded with butter and eggs.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 20, 2020, 06:06:34 am
A pleasure ladies. Yes JulieO it was all very peaceful and very quiet in the places we stayed. Last night we stopped in Donnybrook. They grow heaps of apples there and stone fruit. I managed to pick up some cherries and nectarines as we left this morning.
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Post by: judydawn on November 20, 2020, 06:08:01 am
Welcome home cookie, another getaway planned yet?
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Post by: cookie1 on November 20, 2020, 06:10:58 am
Not until school goes back next year Judy. I'd like to go back to Peaceful Bay again and try for fish. One of the locals was saying that in the summer they need to go inside of an evening as it gets so cold. I think I would like that.
Lovely to see that your lock down has been reduced. I wouldn't like to be the man that lied.
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Post by: judydawn on November 20, 2020, 06:55:14 am
No, he’s not a popular chappy at the moment.  It never pays to lie!

Cold evenings in summer sound good to me, much easier to sleep. 
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Post by: K Atie on November 20, 2020, 10:26:15 pm
Went to collect DS and ended up taking DD and friend out for arvo tea , as boarders they had been all week in the libary studying and doing exams  , so felt i needed to give them a change , meanwhile DS packed his bag and home the two of us went . Never enough time to shop for a pair of shoes only food .
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Post by: achookwoman on November 21, 2020, 02:22:41 am
Electrician came to install fan light in bedroom. He brought a bag of Cumquats from his tree, also a large bunch of Rhubarb and some Mulberries. I gave him 8 SD crumpets, Large jar of Cumquat Jam, a jar of Strawberry Jam and some Zucchini seedlings.  His wife has 2 TMX, and his son 7.
Son cooks commercially.
Cleaning out fridge and afternoon in veggie garden.
RAL took a photo of veggie garden with his drone.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 21, 2020, 02:25:30 am
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Post by: K Atie on November 21, 2020, 03:01:18 am
Great photo Ral . 7 TMXs I nearly feel off my seat , commercial cooking will do that amazing.
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Post by: mab19 on November 21, 2020, 03:50:12 am
A great veggie garden Chookie.

Wow 7 TMXs that's a very busy kitchen.
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Post by: judydawn on November 21, 2020, 06:43:39 am
Boys with their toys LOL, great photo Ral.  A very rowdy restaurant kitchen with a few going at once, Head Office must love people like that.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 21, 2020, 11:03:29 am
Clever boy Ral. I love the photo.
DD and I went out and had a coffee and then I did a bit of grocery shopping to tide me over until I shop next week.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 21, 2020, 07:46:35 pm
Great bit of photography, Ral, the garden looks very productive.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 21, 2020, 08:33:55 pm
Going to rain, I hope.  Warm and the veggies are loving it. I even have tomato flowers.
Need to cook.  What?
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Post by: cookie1 on November 22, 2020, 08:57:19 am
I did some hand washing this morning and as it is heating up it all dried quickly.
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Post by: K Atie on November 26, 2020, 10:26:55 am
Last minute decision to join DH on a road trip to Bendigo, he needed to pick up a trailer that had been made and look at another one . Well listened to my book . We were running late returning home so unfortunately we stoped at a road house to get a steak sandwich, revolting . It was good to just go for a long drive . Wish we didn’t have the trailer as we could of gone into town for lunch . Picked some roses when home for DD bedroom. Last VCE Exam tomorrow and pack up at boarding house , there will be no room left in the car .
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Post by: achookwoman on November 26, 2020, 09:17:18 pm
K ATIE, so glad your DDs exams are over.  Congratulations to her for finishing what has been a very difficult year for the year 12 s.
Our GD did her last exam yesterday.  She is booked in to do her driving license on Xmas eve.  She needs to get her hours up so we have arranged for her to take us for some day drives. We are looking forward to spending some time with her.
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Post by: judydawn on November 26, 2020, 10:03:02 pm
It must be such a relief for the kids to finish their exams, I wish them all the best with their results after what must have been their most difficult year yet.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 27, 2020, 05:32:06 am
Definitely a hard year for all. The school leavers were allowed to have their schoolies time down at Dunsborough. It all seems to have gone well. They said there was between 8000-9000 there.
I bought 5 packets of icecreams on Wednesday when I did the shopping. DD and DH often have one for dessert. DD had one last night and said it had been melted. We checked two other boxes and they seemed the same. I returned them all this morning and got my $$ back.
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Post by: mab19 on November 27, 2020, 10:15:57 am
I made another scrub top today, this one is for my DIL and now my other GD wants one as well.  They are keeping me busy.
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Post by: K Atie on November 27, 2020, 11:11:18 am
Chookie congratulations on your DG finishing year 12 too , well done getting her hours up ours is completely behind . Mixed emotions for DD today . But we had a nice platter for dinner and French champagne, kids thought it was Disgusting , that’s good I think . They liked the cheese platter and prawns .
Boys out baling hay tonight . Preparing for a couple of rough days emotionally for all , more of that later on to sad to talk just yet .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 28, 2020, 09:22:32 am
Chookie and Ral should be very proud of their GD and KAtie you and your DH should be very proud of your daughter. They have both had to contend with a crazy mixed up year.
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Post by: K Atie on November 28, 2020, 10:55:31 am
Thank you Cookie , we are so proud , it’s very strange feeling that she has completed school .
DD spent time tying up her room ( this May take awhile ) , I had a rest as a very sore neck and a headache, all good now . DD and I went to a friends tonight to catch up for an hour . DD drove it took her thirteen minutes. It’s a start at least .
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Post by: achookwoman on November 28, 2020, 12:07:18 pm
K ATIE, no good pushing the driving. They will do it when ready.
Have booked 3 nights in Melbourne for in a couple of weeks time.  Haven’t been to Melbourne, in-fact anywhere since early February.
Man delivered and installed new clothes dryer.  Took the old one away.  Said he was then going home for lunch.  I gave him a couple of Cinnamon scrolls.
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Post by: K Atie on November 29, 2020, 12:05:17 pm
First time out for lunch in a special place Port Fairy with five girlfriends real food and bubbles , even squeezed in a dash of Shopping for me , opps meant to Christmas shop ! Now it was worth the hour and half drive there !! Chattered to DM and audio book . After a night of howling wind I did take it very quietly as yes a few tree branches down on the back road . DH took DS back to boarding house were he had a online maths exam study tutor and then a small fun run .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 30, 2020, 01:16:53 am
We are going to our car club Christmas do today. It will be almost all day as it is just over an hours drive for us.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 30, 2020, 07:47:00 pm
Enjoy your day, Cookie.  Hope the weather is good for it.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 30, 2020, 08:00:30 pm
Cookie, that will be good fun. Xmas is coming too fast.
Thought I might make some mince tarts in the small pie machine. Will use Cookie Nans recipe for the filling.
I follow a Blog, called Woks of Life.  They have just posted a pull  a part bread recipe that I can adapt. Looks good for the Xmas table.
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Post by: mab19 on December 01, 2020, 03:18:04 am
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Cookie, that will be good fun. Xmas is coming too fast.
Thought I might make some mince tarts in the small pie machine. Will use Cookie Nans recipe for the filling.
I follow a Blog, called Woks of Life.  They have just posted a pull  a part bread recipe that I can adapt. Looks good for the Xmas table.

I saw that pull apart bread too Chookie and thought it looked very nice.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2020, 05:28:55 am
How brilliant Chookie, I never thought of making the fruit mince pies in the Pie Maker. I think I will be a copy cat again. I haven't made my fruit mince yet, I must get onto it.
We had a lovely coffee with the group this morning. The weather was perfect. It is a mixture of car club members who live locally.
I have just looked at that site-they have amazing looking Chocolate Nutella Rolls.
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Post by: K Atie on December 01, 2020, 11:33:05 am
Well we are in a little bit of shock DS had an accident at school .. I’m in Melbourne and DH at home , DS has broken his collarbone in two places and it’s on a 35% angle . Oh my hopefully we know more when he gets to Melbourne tomorrow morning and sees a surgeon. Luck is not on my side at the moment, really think there is a golden road somewhere but no one is sharing it with me .
I thought it was bad enough that the dentist had told me I had jaw bone loss , meaning my jaw bone has deteriorated possibly due to the calcium injection I have every six months . But there must be a silver lining somewhere!!
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Post by: achookwoman on December 01, 2020, 08:48:53 pm
Oh, K ATIE, I feel for you.  Our DS had similar injury.  They put a SS screw in and it didn’t cause a problem.
At least with your jaw , identify the problem is good.
Yesterday I had 2nd appointment with the Physiologist.  Very interesting.  He said that of 14% of people in nursing homes, 7% are there because of mobility issues. He has added 2 more simple exercises to the 2 I’m already doing. These are to prevent a decline in my mobility. Love that.

The bread recipe from Woks of life looks good for adaption.  Thought I might brush the dough with garlic butter before the bacon and onion.  Also, might make 2. Cheese on second one.  Like the idea of pinching the small squares together.  Could also make a spiced fruit version. 
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Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2020, 09:40:28 pm
Sorry to hear of your problems K Atie, I hope the silver lining is on the horizon.  The medical profession will fix DS’s problem.  So is it a bad thing to have those calcium injections, I know a couple of ladies who have had that since they turned 70, don’t know why my doctors haven’t suggested it to me.  This may make them query the worthiness of it now though.
Days 5 of my getaway with friends, we’re having a great time. 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 02, 2020, 03:26:43 am
Judy I'm really happy that you are having a great time. You deserve it.

K Atie how horrid for you. We do worry about our kidlets. I'm sure everything will be ok. He will need Mum's support for a few days.
Interesting you spoke of the calcium injection. I had never heard of them but the ladies' at bookclub were discussing them. Several of them have them. So far so good with my calcium levels and bone density.
Chookie your exercises sound brilliant. So wonderful that it is all bringing such good results. You will be chasing Ral round the yard soon.

I did the grocery shopping this morning. DH helped. I'm getting him trained.
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Post by: JulieO on December 02, 2020, 05:04:23 am
K atie, sorry to hear of your troubles at present.  Hopefully your son will be okay, will be feeling low for a few days I would think.  You take care too  :)

Judy, good to hear you are having a good time, will do you the world of good I'm sure.  :D

Sounds like another great day out Cookie.  :D

I've had a really nice day too.  We were down the beach by 5.30 but it was so dark from the clouds it was like night time and oh so windy.  We walked a bit but it wasn't very nice so we turned around and came home.

I had a chiro appointment then some grocery shopping.  When I got home DH asked if I'd like to go out to lunch so we went to a local bistro and I even had a glass of bubbles  ;D

About 10 mins after we got home the postie dropped off my new bag.  Absolutely love it, even nicer than what I thought it would be.  Now just relaxing for the afternoon, DH starts night shift tonight.  :D
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Post by: K Atie on December 02, 2020, 12:37:26 pm
Thank you girls for your kind thoughts . DS at this stage does not need surgery but has to be very quiet for 4-6 weeks , no driving the tractor chaser bin for harvest ! He is ok very sore and uncomfortable today . Home tomorrow hopefully .
Now the plan is how to keep him quiet and not totally board for the next 4-6 weeks . 
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Post by: achookwoman on December 02, 2020, 07:49:06 pm
Oh K ATIE, I feel for you.  Trying to keep such an active young man quiet.
Freezer full, no more cooking today.
Will type up recipe for Woks of life Pull a part Milk bread. It is a keeper . I made several adjustments to the method and of course adapted it to TMX.  When I made the recipe yesterday the lady tradie was here fixing  our Microwave.  I gave her one of the 3 that I was baking. She said she would eat it for her lunch. They will make a handy little gift and fit perfectly into the AF to reheat. May even be able to bake in AF.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 03, 2020, 06:42:02 pm
Sorry to hear of your DS accident Katie. I hope he has a speedy recovery.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 03, 2020, 08:01:21 pm
We are setting up a timed self watering system in our Mediterranean courtyard. It is a bit of a challenge as the main hose is very tough and Ral is drilling holes to fit the sprays.  We are fortunate in that we have an excellent plumbing shop nearby.  I take a drawing of what I want to do, and some photos of the area, and they supply the goodies.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 04, 2020, 01:29:54 am
They have probably heard of your legendary baking Chookie.
I'm off to get my hair cut a bit later this morning. I will also pick up my new glasses. I always plan to have a long leisurely look around, but after I've been at the shops for an hour I have had enough. DH has gone over to his Mum's place to do a big tidy up. He has a bin in and hopes to fill it. It is pretty neat, but as there is no one watering some of the larger shrubs are suffering so he is going to take them out.
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Post by: K Atie on December 04, 2020, 11:43:41 am
DS has spent the whole day watching some tv . He is quiet which is good . I Had to do a few jobs with DD so DH in charge feeding and making sure DS had his pain killers .
Managed to get some washing done , wish the next few days were hot ones just to get all the kids school bedding washed , never mind . Poor MIL car stopped today , water in the fuel tank !! A few people in town have the same problem.. DH is not happy about it at all . DD is doing jobs around the house to earn some money .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 04, 2020, 10:56:20 pm
Finished the timed self watering system.  Was quite a challenge setting up the device that turns the water on and off.
Very much feels like we are heading for Xmas. Yesterday ordered the prawns.  Checking up on ham on Monday.
Looking forward to our trip to Melbourne .  Staying at Sofitel in Collins Street. 1/2 their facilities aren’t open.  Only main dining room and room service. Planning trips to Lygon St. And Essential Ingredient. Vic market for fresh fish on way home.
Plumber came yesterday to clean out the gutters.
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Post by: judydawn on December 05, 2020, 04:30:23 am
Home from my holiday today, a glorious week away with friends. We had perfect weather and did everything on our list of to-do things.  The local shops in several towns did well out of us.  Back to reality now, washing done, everything else put away and time to relax now some 3 hours after arriving home.  My SIL is coming over from Melbourne on Monday, looking forward to catching up with him.

Chookie you will enjoy your trip to the city after all this time.  All devices are difficult for us to set up, we had some laughs down at DD’s holiday house when trying to do simple things like open the washing machine door, finding the microwave and even getting the front door open LOL.  A quick check with DD and our problems solved, I guess she got a laugh too.

The water in the petrol tank seems a problem where your Mum lives K Atie, perhaps many cases of that.  If we don’t have a problem ourselves someone else always does and it becomes our problem.  You’ve had your fair share lately so I hope it settles down for you.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 05, 2020, 09:09:17 am
Water in the tank is not a good thing. It sounds as though the place they all buy their fuel needs to be checked on.
Judy I had a laugh at you not being able to open/find/work things. Mr Google has been very helpful for us with these problems.
This morning DH sold his car! He is buying another dual cab Hilux 4 x 4 with a tray back. We have ordered it but may have to wait some time for it to be available. We thought it would take a while to sell his. He even got his asking price, as it is a good vehicle. The new Hilux has better towing capabilities than mine, so it will be our new towing vehicle. There is no way I would sell my red car.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 05, 2020, 09:03:08 pm
Well done Judy.
Cookie, I don’t know what I would do without Mr Google.  Yesterday I jammed the paper in my printer. He proved very helpful.  Also consulted about setting up the timer for the watering system. Our lovely neighbour is looking after our chooks while we are away.  We will clean out the chook house today so it is nice for him, ( and the Chooks. ) 
GD is going to clean all our windows while we are away.  She need the pocket money.  She is also catching the train to Melbourne and will drive us home.  Still need to get her hours up. 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 06, 2020, 08:46:13 am
I haven't done a lot today. I've sorted out all the filing that needs doing. I should do it each week, but I leave it and then there is heaps.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 06, 2020, 07:53:46 pm
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I haven't done a lot today. I've sorted out all the filing that needs doing. I should do it each week, but I leave it and then there is heaps.

Yes, this is something that is easily put off.
6 monthly appointment with gut Dr. 
Checking on our Xmas ham .  I have ordered it but they haven’t confirmed the order., and going out for lunch with GD.
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Post by: JulieO on December 06, 2020, 08:24:03 pm
I hope your holiday has re-energised you Judy, sounds like you had a good time.  :)

Grandson's dad picked him up yesterday and taken him back to Adelaide for a few weeks.   :(

A bit of cooking and tidying up the freezers are my plans for today.  Am enjoying the cooler weather at least.  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2020, 03:40:16 am
The washing, a little ironing and maybe vaccum the living areas. Then make some biscuits, which will be fun.
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Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2020, 05:23:55 am
It’s like winter again here today, caught the train into town for a follow up CT scan wearing my coat and warm scarf. A nice young man actually managed to find a good vein today so the procedure went much smoother than last time.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 07, 2020, 07:37:35 am
Your lovely holiday has obviously had the desired effect of relaxing you, Judy.
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Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2020, 07:53:13 am
It certainly has done that Marina.
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Post by: K Atie on December 07, 2020, 07:42:07 pm
Im feeling rather flat after last week but DS is back at school and he is good , I’m crossing fingers that no one bumps into him . DD helping DH a bit which is great . Seems I may have forgotten to do any Christmas shopping , help . Have a very busy week ahead . Out to Christmas lunch for our quilting group today.
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Post by: judydawn on December 07, 2020, 09:14:09 pm
Good news re DS K Atie. Good luck with the Christmas shopping, it’s been a difficult year for us so many things may not be the same this Christmas, people will understand that.
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Post by: mab19 on December 08, 2020, 01:37:38 am
Katie, I am so pleased that you DS is recovering.  Enjoy your lunch with your friends.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 08, 2020, 03:49:55 am
KAtie don't worry too much about the Christmas shopping. Vouchers are good.
We delivered DH's car to the buyer as he had paid for it. We went to sign the deals for the new car. It had all been done over the phone earlier. We won't be getting the new one until at least after Christmas. The salesman was telling us he ;had sold 37 cars in the last 30 days. I hope he is working on commission.
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Post by: judydawn on December 08, 2020, 07:37:41 am
Spent the day with my SIL from Melbourne and his Mother, we did the rounds of some op shops and ended up at Costco.  I received a text from my Oncologist during the day to let me know that yesterday’s CT scan was clear so that was nice to know before I actually see him on the 15th. Early days and many more tests but a good start at this stage.
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Post by: K Atie on December 08, 2020, 08:28:59 am
Judy great news . Lunch was good to catch up and eat out . DD helped DH and MIL , think she did a bit of gardening cutting back wisteria I believe , home now sorting through school paperwork  !! 36 maths prac exams gone , that was one pile there is a lot of rubbish at the back door , yet bags and stuff still there .
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Post by: cookie1 on December 08, 2020, 01:12:35 pm
That’s wonderful news Judy.
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Post by: JulieO on December 08, 2020, 08:13:10 pm
Great news Judy.
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Post by: judydawn on December 08, 2020, 09:00:03 pm
Thanks ladies.  Off to yet another appointment with my specialist dentist this morning.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 08, 2020, 10:04:55 pm
So very happy to hear that.  What a great result, Judy. 
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Post by: judydawn on December 08, 2020, 10:38:41 pm
Thanks Marina, it sure was good news.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 09, 2020, 07:32:37 am
I had my 6 monthly check this morning. No dramas so I'm right for another 6 months. I then did the grocery shopping. It's warm here again today but nothing like yesterday.
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Post by: judydawn on December 09, 2020, 07:55:53 am
Good news cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on December 09, 2020, 08:18:37 pm
Hair cut yesterday, DD helped do a bit of Xmas shopping then caught up with friends. Did a mad dash shop but never got to go to supermarket!! Picked up DS from school dropped at boarding house said goodbye to all the boarding staff and thanked them for all the extra care given . DH came and collected DS and his bags , they went to a Rist meeting ( agriculture school ) for DS . Picked up DD from her friends house had a chat ! Opps had to dash home , no food or fuel ! Mad rush home to change ready to go out and even put makeup on. Picked up by friends to go to bookclub/ dinner . Home early to find DH and DD out feeding dogs . DS was home going to bed ! Oh I think this reminds me how life got so crazy . Never mind catch up day today and Orthapidic surgeons telly health appointment for DS .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 09, 2020, 08:34:10 pm
Wonderful news Judy.
Great news your checkup went well Cookie.

I walked to our village pillar box and posted our Christmas cards.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 09, 2020, 10:02:14 pm
Cripes, I haven't even started writing my Xmas cards yet!
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Post by: mab19 on December 10, 2020, 02:36:39 am
Had my hair cut yesterday.  Supermarket shopping this morning.  Then off to look for a gift for my GF for her birthday.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 10, 2020, 06:20:06 am
I caught up on some housework today.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 10, 2020, 07:53:54 am
Judy and Cookie, great news. Also for DS of K ATIE.
Our friends Bruce and Mandy were in Melbourne today. After they inspected our view from the 49 th. floor we went to Brunswick for a Turkish lunch.
OMG , Costco.  Yes Judy, you had warned me. The back of our car is full.  A visit to Essential Ingredient yesterday morning was expensive.  They loaded the stuff on to a trolly and wheeled it to the car park. Too easy. Visit to Haighs ( thinking of you Cookie).  I think they have doubled the price of everything.
Finished my Xmas shopping.
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Post by: judydawn on December 10, 2020, 07:58:12 am
Great shopping Chookie, the car sounds as if it’s full - time to go back home I reckon.
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Post by: K Atie on December 10, 2020, 10:33:23 am
DS Orthapidic surgeon was pleased how the bone is healing ! Another X-ray next week and teleihealth appointment then too. Washing day , battling The wind all day . Chookie I can just imagine the back of the car weighted down . DH has been to collect his DM hire car 🚙 she drove out with a brand new hire car , it had 7ks on it !!
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Post by: JulieO on December 11, 2020, 02:54:37 am
All the positive health news is very nice to read.  :D
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Post by: K Atie on December 11, 2020, 12:44:42 pm
Well I love DD , five and a half hours in the car this afternoon! Dropped her in Torquay for I suppose schoolies week , just four girls staying together having a bit of a break !! It was nice to drive home just me for a time too. DS was at open day for Rist , lucky DH took him and picked up or would have been in car for seven hours . I did spend all week rearranging everything so this would work . DS had a great day , slept all the way home apparently,quiet weekend for him to rest his injury . DH harvesting canola tonight ! Home 11.30 pm , I can hear him having dinner, oh well here we go Harvest crazy hours .
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Post by: cookie1 on December 12, 2020, 07:17:05 am
I’m pleased you enjoyed Costco Chookie, also The Essential Ingredient and Haighs. As you mentioned somewhere we are all doing our bit for the economy.

KAtie over here we usually find we can’t harvest much into the evenings as the crop gets damp. They won’t accept it with too much moisture in it. Does that happen over your way?
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Post by: K Atie on December 13, 2020, 01:02:44 pm
Cookie the canola is fine to harvest but the wheat has the moisture problem . Now you get the dew in the mornings then let that dry out and if the moisture comes in early evening yes you stop . DS and I trip to Melbourne! Seen DM . Shop dash to get some dinner , it’s warm tonight . DS shoulder did not like the car trip much !
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Post by: achookwoman on December 13, 2020, 08:06:50 pm
Changing over Summer clothes and putting away Winter woolies.  30 degrees today.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2020, 05:53:36 am
Poor DS KAtie.
I did some ironing this morning and  Christmas cards. They get fewer each year. Some relatives fall off the perch and some friends elect not to send them.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 14, 2020, 07:23:59 pm
DH and I drove to Oxford to collect an item I purchased on eBay. It was a lovely to be out and about in the countryside. It rained very heavily last night and many fields were flooded.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 14, 2020, 07:59:15 pm
For about 2 months I have been trying to order our Xmas ham from the local producer.  His Smallgoods are outstanding.  First I ordered online and was told order would be confirmed.  No confirmation.  Tried to do a standard order, delivery date 16th January.  Last week drove to factory , met the boss and wrote order on a piece of cardboard but told to put order through the online system also. Did this, delivery still 16 Jan. tried to ring , message bank.  THEN boss rang me.  He saw the order.  He has had to close his books for orders as since the relaxing of restrictions he has been flooded with wholesale orders. He has also lost some staff as he was employing chefs who lost their jobs with shut down.
This is just one small example of how ordinary business people have been trying to cope through this very difficult time.  I have been persistent as I feel they deserve our support but they don’t have the administrative experience to be flexible as circumstances change.


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Post by: K Atie on December 15, 2020, 12:33:51 pm
Life is certainly different Chookie , good on you for being persistent.
DS and I are Exhausted we have not achieved much the last few days but a few trips to imaging places for me .. all good in fact my bone density test came back , improvement so those calcium injections every six moths are helping .. yet still have to watch and plan for any dental invasion like removal of a tooth can only be done just before I have the injection.
We have shopped but no I have not done all my Xmas shopping!! Seen my DM a few times and so has DS , it’s just hard at the moment grasping on to our moments . Caught up with a girlfriend for quick chat . Took DM to a appointment this arvo . DS and I were so silly we decided Grilld would be a good option for dinner , should have done Uber eats one day I’ll download the app .
Early start to collect DD from her girls holiday ( schoolies) in Torquay then home , roll the eyes emoji at least 41/2 hours driving . Strait back into harvest , cooking for extra two men !! Hopefully DMIL will still do it for another day .
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Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2020, 07:50:44 am
I'm glad the injections are helping KAtie. I've heard that you have to be careful re the dentist with them.  Your life continues to be hectic, take care.
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Post by: K Atie on December 16, 2020, 12:18:50 pm
Just talked about hectic life at the moment, it is wearing but just taking deep breaths and hoping a calm will come soon . Time out for me I got to do a Zoom bookclub tonight , me time yes . All home harvest on pause due to rain (DH can sleep ) DD need lots of catch up sleep . DS and I working as a team , I quietly am there to help we have fallen in a pattern and it works , each night I help him with setting up his pillows so he sleeps semi sitting up , once home for a few days he will be right .
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Post by: cookie1 on December 17, 2020, 03:37:29 am
I'm having an at home today and doing a bit of baking.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 17, 2020, 08:55:57 pm
The first trader's Xmas street market is happening tonight so we are moving DH into our shop window so that anyone that is interested can come and watch him playing with pieces of wood!  Personally, we think the whole market will be somewhat of a flop but it's a good initiative so we will support it and see how it goes.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 18, 2020, 04:59:31 am
People will find his work fascinating Marina.
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Post by: K Atie on December 19, 2020, 03:07:11 am
Trying to catch up with the housework , yesterday was washing heaps need warmer weather to do some big things .
DD mowed the grass , DS thinks it’s good that he can just watch . 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 19, 2020, 07:41:39 am
DD and I went out for coffee. We didn’t last long as the shops were incredibly crowded.
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2020, 10:26:08 am
I went to the nursery today and I’ve never seen it so full of plants.  I knew what I wanted so it didn’t take me as long to be in an out as I thought it would. 
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Post by: K Atie on December 19, 2020, 11:28:34 am
Drove DD to a get together with friends , with her swag ! Return home to feed DS but had to make a few toasties for header driver . DS and I had late dinner ! DH harvesting lupines .
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Post by: cookie1 on December 20, 2020, 11:39:00 am
We went back to where we used to live for a Christmas morning tea. We still keep in touch with all our neighbours from there.
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Post by: K Atie on December 20, 2020, 12:17:56 pm
Collected DD mid morning, shopping , even managed to find a Xmas dress . Picnic with friends great to catch up . Small Food shop , home unpack , washing, chooks and meal prep !! Cooked dinner made three meals to DH and two workers , delivery to two paddocks and caught up with DH while he ate ! Home teens eaten that left me to gobble my dinner and flop in front of tv with DS watching Gold diggers in Alabama ...something like that .
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Post by: mab19 on December 23, 2020, 08:28:54 am
A quick trip to the butcher this morning to pick up the Christmas roast then into the supermarket for a few last minute items.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 23, 2020, 11:32:22 am
We did our grocery shopping this morning. It was crazy.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 23, 2020, 07:23:23 pm
K ATIE, I was wondering how you were going with the rain.  It is cold here. Lovely.
GD came and helped make up all the beds for Melbourne invasion.
DIL picking up side of Salmon from Costco. Trying RTE recipe. I’m about to rush to Woolies and pick up box of prawns.  Then to Wilson’s for last minute veggies.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 24, 2020, 09:49:11 am
Went to Victoria Market at 6.30 this morning to get fruit and veges - I turned back when I found the queue to get into the car park was about 1 km long!  Ended up in our local Coles.

Now on holiday for 2 1/2 weeks before we re-open for the next year.  With luck it will be better than this one.

Hope you all have a lovely Xmas and that Santa is good to everyone.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 24, 2020, 04:29:06 pm
Merry Christmas to all of my Forum Friends. You have kept me sane during these horrible times.
I hope you stay safe and well until we are all enjoying better times.  I can’t wait for the vaccine to be rolled out to everyone. 🎅🎄🍾🥂
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Post by: JulieO on December 24, 2020, 08:02:48 pm
Merry Christmas to you too Cornish. I hope you still manage to have a good day even if not how you intended.  :)

Merry Christmas too to everyone on our Forum.  Enjoy the day however you are celebrating.   ;D


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Post by: cookie1 on December 25, 2020, 08:35:35 am
I hope your day went well to JulieO.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 26, 2020, 08:49:37 pm
We love Boxing Day.  None of the stress of Xmas day. 
Lots of leftovers.
Visit and phone calls from friends and neighbours.
Reports of nice fuzzy things that  happened on Xmas day.
Chocolate ripple cake for breakfast! Not here.
I baked a  Bundt Jamaican Ginger Cake for neighbour who can’t eat dried fruit. Was rather spectacular.  They kept it for over a week to have for Xmas day.  Can’t believe it was still good.
Gave wheelchair to neighbour so 99 year old Mum could be wheeled around garden on Xmas day.
Neighbour came in for a visit and brought Xmas cake and washed up a pile of dishes while we chatted.
Baby ducks on the dam. 
Will be glad when this year I over. Although will remember the kind and generous people from 2020.
Hope for better things  for everyone next year.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2020, 05:49:27 am
Fingers crossed for a better year Chookie.
It is our 48th wedding anniversary today. We will be having the very last of the leftovers for dinner.
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Post by: judydawn on December 27, 2020, 06:01:29 am
I enjoyed reading your take on Boxing Day Chookie - good one.

Happy anniversary cookie & DH.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 28, 2020, 06:29:04 am
Thanks Judy.
Not a lot done today. A bit of ironing and some washing. The leftovers are all finished.
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Post by: K Atie on December 28, 2020, 08:45:31 pm
Happy wedding anniversary Cookie . Packed our bags and headed home yesterday! Late arrival home so DD and I unpacked and tidied up , I cooked some chicken Shnitzel DH came home late ( think he has been working to the early hours again ! ) today will be catch up day lots of washing and hopefully some sorting.
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Post by: mab19 on December 29, 2020, 01:22:02 am
I have spent the morning cleaning our the shelves under the sink.  Why do we keep so many odds and ends that will never be used again  :-))
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Post by: judydawn on December 29, 2020, 01:37:30 am
Because we might need them one day Margaret, it’s crazy isn’t it?
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Post by: cookie1 on December 29, 2020, 02:09:29 am
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Because we might need them one day Margaret, it’s crazy isn’t it?

Totally crazy Judy. I seem to have hurt my back in a minor way. Its very stiff, so I have taken some anti inflammatory tablets so that it is easier to walk.
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Post by: judydawn on December 29, 2020, 02:24:17 am
That’s not good cookie, rest up a bit perhaps.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 29, 2020, 11:38:32 am
I think that’s wise Judy. No treadmill tonight.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 30, 2020, 09:35:04 pm
Cookie, belated congratulations for wedding anniversary. Good way to celebrate.
Look after your back. Hope it improves.
Filling OP shop bag with clothes.
Well done Mab.  Trying to do same with baking stuff.  Very difficult. Not a lot of will powe here.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2020, 11:19:31 am
Thanks Chookie. It is DD’s birthday today. DH AND I gave her a bracelet as it was a special birthday. She had wangled the day off so we hit the shops. We didn’t buy anything special, just had a look.  We were surprised at the clothing of a lot of people today- they were wearing minimalist clothing, because of the hot weather I guess. I think a lot forgot to check in the mirror before they left home.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 31, 2020, 07:13:50 pm
We're having a big clearance / clean up in our garden over the holidays so it looks like it will be weeding and mulching for me, although I am not sure if that will happen as thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast for today and the next few days. If I end up avoiding the garden work, I have heaps of business admin work to catch up on ... what a start to 2021.

Happy New Year everyone, our hope is that this year will be better than 2020.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 31, 2020, 07:38:55 pm
Didn’t achieve a lot today. I had my weekly Skype chat to a group of friends this morning. This evening DH and I went to collect a “Click and Collect” grocery shop. Unpacking it I found a bad orange in my order, the other three oranges were fine.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 31, 2020, 10:14:16 pm
Marina, give yourself a break. You have survived a difficult year.  Come for lunch  ;D
CC, I noticed that the quality of our last fruit and veggie delivery wasn’t as good as earlier lots.  Think it had been in cold storage for too long.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 31, 2020, 10:48:50 pm
We would love to join you one day for lunch - I suspect it will depend upon how soon I can persuade DH that he needs some rest time before we have to return to Melbourne.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 01, 2021, 11:37:47 am
I’ve never had to do an online order but I do see the people doing them when I shop. A lot of it seems to be grab and drop in the bags.

I didn’t do a lot today. Just the necessary jobs and dinner.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 01, 2021, 07:39:55 pm
 Cookie, the online ordering isn’t as good as shopping and selecting what you want. However it got us through the lock down. We were very grateful to the companies who provide this service. We tried one click and collect , but it didn’t work well fo us.
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Post by: K Atie on January 02, 2021, 12:43:40 pm
Well it’s been hectic quick 24 hr trip to beach ,just DD and I for new year ( DD girlfriend came to stay at beach ) home yesterday . Drove through a massive hail storm , hail covered the paddocks and road . We stopped many times , fork lightening at one stage 5 in front of us . As we were nearly home DS rang to tell us my friends property was hit by lightning and huge Phalaris grass fire ( all good it was put out by DH and brigade!! ) we could see it and it looked big . Then arrived home threw our bags inside put car undercover and the storm hit us full on DH was out putting fires out , DS manning the fire radio , then two fires were on our properties but only one which was a hay stack 140 bales gone , but they were a shared deal with hay contractor so it will be ok  . Fire trucks going past like Burke street . Then it poured and hail water was leaking into house , now please start laughing because it was crazy . I had managed to pack food away start dinner in hast , incase power went out ! 26 mls rain . Today it was steamy hot washed more clothes and bedding from the beach . Then yes it poured more storms , the power went out this time and a friend was about and hour away texted to say how bad it was , flooding . We had 26 in 20 mins !!
BBQ had to be used inventive - whole sweet potato in and added chicken pesto parcels later , light the gas jets with matches and steamed veg . We have had 40 mls of rain today . Well harvest will stop for awhile .
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Post by: judydawn on January 02, 2021, 01:09:56 pm
Well that was an exciting day K Atie, something a little different to the norm for you.  Glad everything worked out in the end for all concerned, country folk just seem to cope with anything thrown at them. I don’t think the rain is going to stop just yet according to the weather forecast tonight. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 02, 2021, 06:39:53 pm
Crumbs, K Atie, what chaos.  Glad all is well now.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 03, 2021, 03:36:23 am
Gosh KAtie, what craziness. Rotten luck about the hay. When do you hope to finish harvest? Most people over here try to finish before Christmas and usually do. But obviously the weather is different over your way. I hope fire didn’t get into any crops.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 03, 2021, 04:12:51 am
After the storm of last night (which, fortunately, was not nearly as bad here as K Atie had it), it was so warm and muggy outside I used that as an excuse to finally, after much procrastination and all this time, finish off some of the documentation I didn't get a chance to complete during lockdown ... only one project left to finish and I will be all caught up!

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Post by: K Atie on January 04, 2021, 02:13:28 am
Cookie harvest will be delayed for sometime but generally most of school holidays .
No fire in crops lucky .
Headed to Melbourne yesterday to spend time looking after DM . So today in Cemo  ward with DM while she has treatment! Life throws us challenges . Will stay a few days then work from there . DD and DS at home looking after each other , DH working and checking in on them .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 04, 2021, 03:47:33 am
Thanks KAtie.
This morning I went to the podiatrist and then to my little Italian deli/greengrocer. The stone fruit is very expensive, however I still stocked up. I bought a kilo of cherries, naughty me as they aren't cheap at all. However we love them.
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Post by: judydawn on January 04, 2021, 05:40:33 am
It’s impossible to be everywhere for everyone K Atie, wishing your Mum a successful chemo outcome.
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Post by: K Atie on January 05, 2021, 07:29:48 pm
Judy you are so right , once I. Are a decision to be with DM and let it go at home it’s ok . Taking DM to the beach so she can enjoy being there , hopefully it works out . I’ll see if I go home or DD and DS get a lift to beach , just want them to have a bit more time away at the moment . DD has been mowing and helping with sheep work also cooking meals for the boys . Although I’m in Melbourne I normally do heaps of jobs , feeling hesitant in many ways but took DM to get some pants as hers are all falling off her , so skinny now . Have caught up with girlfriend who called in which was super nice ,im not happy to leave DM at the moment .
 
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Post by: achookwoman on January 05, 2021, 09:44:41 pm
K Atie, hang in there.  We can only do what we can manage when everything hits us at once. We are not super human. Let others help when they offer.  Hard as this may be.
I’ve been trying to make phone calls to make up for all the Xmas cards that I didn’t send. Nice to talk to friends.  Everyone has had a pretty tough year. 
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Post by: mab19 on January 05, 2021, 11:18:55 pm
I have been to have my hair cut this morning.

Yesterday we picked out first tomato.
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Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2021, 03:08:55 am
I’ve been shopping, been to Chemist Warehouse to stock up on mouth medications, Bunnings for a few things I needed and some I just had to have then when I came across them. On to Costco for petrol and to stock up on sparkling water plus some things for a friend.  I came home with a boot and back seat full of things.  I had lots of heavy things at Costco including a 50 kg bag of potting mix and 4 packs of 12 x 1 litre bottles of water so thought I’d ask at the check out if someone could help me pack it into my car.  Was surprised when my packer obliged, it’s the first time I’ve ever needed help.  Customers were great in the shop, they will always give people a hand with loading heavy things. 
I’ve also planted out a mixed punnet of 5 different herbs (2 of each variety).
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Post by: cookie1 on January 06, 2021, 05:28:55 am
Judy you have had a shopping blitz. DH usually gets fuel in our cars when he goes over to his Mum's house to check things, he drives right past Costco. We probably won't buy it there when he isn't checking the house as it is slightly out of our way.

KAtie, a very hard time for you, just do what you can. I think most of us have probably been through it and have lots of empathy for you. Take care.
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Post by: K Atie on January 06, 2021, 12:46:30 pm
Thank you Chookie , Judy and Cookie . I managed to get DM to the beach but an all day effort, the Cemo treatment knocked her about to day , so just waited till it passed . Pulled out her vacuum and zapped about . Car loaded up with everything and her dog . Decided that I had to stop and get her oysters , one of a few things she can eat . Now we are here with my DB and his two dogs . DD and DS will come tomorrow morning, DH will drop them on the ferry , hopefully they keep Covid safe . A few days and home so DS can have an X-ray and start physo . Sun out tomorrow so that will be good .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 07, 2021, 01:36:17 am
I have an appointment with the dentist this morning. It's just a check but I will ask him about the root canal tooth. It hasn't been giving me any trouble but I am worried it may hit with a vengeance.
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Post by: mab19 on January 08, 2021, 05:23:22 am
I have been altering curtains for a friend.  A job I really don't like.  These would have been a lot easier if the measurements I was given were correct.  :-)) :-))
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Post by: K Atie on January 08, 2021, 11:13:21 am
Managed to get to the beach for a few hours the last two days . DM not to good today , she slept all day .. Every night I’m on dinner duty at lest DB has Appreciated the meals . DM does not join us at the dinner table , she mainly eats in the morning and snacks for the rest of the day .
DD DAs brought some clothes today testing out their new debit cards , too funny when I got to the surf shop and DS was paying for not one but two tops !! Mum I got a bargain only had to pay $10 for the second top !
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Post by: cookie1 on January 08, 2021, 11:31:57 am
Today was very, very hot. It was 42 degrees and still 41 at 4.30pm. I had my hair cut this afternoon. It even felt hot in the shopping centre.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 08, 2021, 07:02:17 pm
I have been out of touch for a few days as my laptop in Guildford curled up and had a fit a day or two ago.  I am now back in the city waiting for my computer tech to get in touch with me whilst preparing to catch up on everything before we re-open on Monday. 

Our last couple of days on holidays were busy and fun.  Some friends came up from Melbourne so we took them out to Maldon for lunch then back to Castlemaine to a place at "The Mill" called ShedShaker - they are a boutique brewery and our DH and friends enjoyed sampling the beer before they headed back down to Melbourne.

The following night we were off to dinner with friends at their place.  We hadn't really had a chance to catch up with them since lock down finished, so we had a lovely night of gossip!

On our last day we went back to have a proper visit with Bess and Ral and, before we knew it, 6 hours had passed!  What a wonderful couple, tremendous food and fantastic conversation.  We had the loveliest of time with them.

Now, it is back to harsh reality and the usual daily grind.  This year I am going to try to cut back my hours a bit; the plan is to take the first Monday of each month off.  We'll see how that goes.  To be honest, I don't think it will last but it will be an interesting experiment.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 09, 2021, 06:36:12 am
A lovely idea Marina. Hopefully it will work out for you.

DD and I went to the shops and had a coffee this morning. It only got to 36 today but it is as though everyone is still stunned by yesterday’s heat.

The visit with Chookie and Ral sounds wonderful. I can imagine that the time would pass very quickly.
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Post by: K Atie on January 09, 2021, 11:59:25 am
Marina nice to feel normal and catch up with friends . Cookie must have been very hot .  Today DD went out for breakfast with a friend ( mum the taxi ) DM asked me to wash three old pink blankets that I had aired overnight ,good drying day luckily. We had some time at the beach and then decided to have fish and chips and an  Aperol for dinner.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 09, 2021, 09:46:08 pm
Just walked Chance twice. It’s been particularly cold recently but fortunately we missed the snow that fell in the rest of the country.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 10, 2021, 12:19:31 am
Good to get out and have a walk ... even if it is cold and snowy, it is helping to keep people indoors and, in its own way, slowing down COVID a bit (I hope).  News reports are not good, so glad to hear that you are out and about and well.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 10, 2021, 05:59:49 am
It is so good to see what everyone is doing.
Judy, Costco is a very dangerous place.  Love it.  Just as well there isn’t  one in Ballarat.
Cookie, we have been thinking of you constantly.  That heat is awful. It is 33 here today so of course I’ve been making jam and sauce. After 6 hours on my feet I’ve had to lay down. 
Marina, we certainly enjoyed your visit.  It was so nice to catch up after such a horrible year. I’m inspired by the Apple and thyme gourmet jelly that you brought.  Thought I might make some plum and thyme to see how that goes. 
CC, I owe you a very long letter.  We worry for you and family.  This virus is a shocking event. Although things look good in Australia, it continues to be still be around.
Mab, you are too kind.  I can’t think of anything worse than that kind of sewing.  Congratulations on your first tomato. Ours are still very green.
K ATIE, time at the beach is a great healer.
Now for a laugh.  Gave the GC money for Xmas.  Instead of going to the Boxing Day sales, they hit the OP shops in Ballarat.  They then came around to do a fashion parade for us.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 10, 2021, 06:29:41 am
So many of the young ones seem to love going to op shops Chookie. It’s probably saving them money.

Much cooler here today. It hasn’t reached 30 yet. I have tried my hand at a couple of new rye SD breads. I’m not sure how they will go. I will keep you updated.
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Post by: judydawn on January 10, 2021, 06:32:47 am
That’s great Chookie, great bargains to be found in op shops.
Very hot one here today too but I’ve spent a few hours visiting a local friend and my house is still OK with just the fan going.  Certainly too hot to do outside jobs unless done very early in the morning.  Not too hot for you to be making bread though cookie!
I agree with Chookie Margaret, so nice to help people out but sewing is one job I dislike - I find it a real chore.  You obviously love it though.
Fish & chips and the beach go hand in hand K Atie, too hot here for the beach although I’m sure there are plenty of people there today here.
I imagine you walk very briskly to keep up with Chance on your cold days Denise.
Marina we would all love to spend that much time with Chookie & Ral for a catch up, you’re so lucky to be able to do so.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 10, 2021, 09:38:10 pm
Margaret, I don't envy you the curtain alteration, much less when you have been given the wrong sizes.  We have a set of curtains in Guildford that desperately needs to be altered but there is absolutely no way I am going to tackle that - I will wait until we re-decorate that room then buy new ones!

Everyone sounds so busy, with a lot going on.  I rarely go into op shops ...just because I see something I really like but it is invariably the wrong size or colour and I get frustrated so I walk out again.  Having said that, we did buy a set of 8 dining chairs some years ago so I have had luck on one visit at least!

The heat on this side of the country just now is not great, but it is due to cool down later this evening so we might get a nice rest.

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Post by: mab19 on January 10, 2021, 11:59:41 pm
Doing the washing and then cleaning the shower today.

DH is out covering the tomatoes as they are cooking on the vine.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2021, 05:10:56 am
Stay cool folks. Our long burst of heat absolutely wore me out.
I did the ironing this morning and then we had a lovely surprise visitor. It was a very good friend who spent Saturday in ER. He got up and felt very faint, went to grab a door he thought was closed, it wasn't and he fell. He has a cracked rib, badly sprained wrist, crack on his head and badly bruised shoulder. He was so lucky. It seems to have shaken him up a lot. It would me too.
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Post by: K Atie on January 11, 2021, 10:53:16 am
36 degrees today with a very hot wind . DH started to harvest this arvo then a paddock ban put on due to fire danger , all back at it . DS and I went to have X-ray for DS collarbone, physo after. Strengthening exercises for a few weeks first , knitting together well ,it is bent though. DS happy that he can finally remove his sling . Tomorrow DD helping with crutching .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 13, 2021, 08:32:13 am
I did the grocery shopping this morning and then we went up and got a bank cheque for DH's new car. We think delivery will be Friday.
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Post by: K Atie on January 13, 2021, 09:18:32 am
Crazy crutching day ! DD worked from 8.30 to 5 !! I zoomed around getting food lunch , power went out , generator had to be brought up to the shearing shed at home . Lunch for family . DS decided time for him to be on the harvester with his dad ! They are still out there at 8 pm . Had to return all food kettle sandwich toaster clean ready for tomorrow’s change of shed ! Cooked hot smoked salmon and like a fired rice with baked whole sweet potato. Also managed to do a massive amount of washing. Laugh I made our bed up , forgot the underlay was still on the clothes line remade bed then did DS. The power outage added to never use the soak cycle again , whole morning washing an underlay .
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Post by: achookwoman on January 14, 2021, 01:01:19 am
Monday was our 57 th. Wedding Anniversary. RAL was given a restaurant voucher for Christmas so we used that.  We had Fish and Chips as it is a favourite of this Restaurant.
Yesterday had a glucose blood test.  Not nice.  2 hours and 3 lots of blood taken.   Nurse was good but my veins and not.  Bloody awful. Would much rather be cooking.

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Post by: Cuilidh on January 14, 2021, 07:11:06 am
Happy anniversary Chookie and Ral for yesterday.  Glad you had a treat for dinner.

... have they left you with any blood at all in your veins, Chookie?  I often have the same problem, I think because my blood pressure tends to be lower than higher - not that I know that that is true, it is just my speculation.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 14, 2021, 08:03:27 am
Happy Anniversary Chookie and Ral. It sounds like a lovely way to celebrate it.
Glucose blood tests are mean. Lots of blood taken and sitting round with yucky stuff to drink. So very, very sweet.

I am fortunate that there veins on my right arm are near the surface. Someone once told me that drink lots before a blood test so that you will be well hydrated, not sure how correct it is.

I'm finding that everytime I bump myself or even scratch an itchy spot am getting bleeding under the skin. My dermatologist said they are called ecchymosis and it happens to older people. Grrrrr. It seems to be happening really frequently all of a sudden. He wasn't worried at all.
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Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2021, 08:31:00 am
Happy anniversary for Monday Chookie & Ral, it was nice that you could go out and celebrate.
I have the same problem with veins that hide for blood tests, some have no luck finding them but there is usually someone who can.  I was told that if they can’t find them they can bring out a machine which will but you have to be in a place that has those machines.  I always drink a few glasses of water to make it easier for them.
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Post by: mab19 on January 14, 2021, 08:34:35 am
Happy Anniversary Chookie & Ral.

I also have trouble with finding my veins.  I drink lots of water before hand but it doesn't make much difference. 

I finished the curtains for my friend today.  She also asked me to make a second lot as well.  She will pick them up tomorrow, I'll be glad to see them go.
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Post by: judydawn on January 14, 2021, 09:50:54 am
I bet you will Margaret and I don’t blame you.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 14, 2021, 07:38:32 pm
Thanks for the good wishes  for our Anniversary.
Mab, you are amazing. 
Dr visit following blood test.  Pre Diabetic, but have been so for 10 years. Seeing Dietitian today.

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Post by: K Atie on January 15, 2021, 03:23:10 am
Chookie and Ral happy wedding anniversary. .
Up early so DD could help end of crutching this am . DD spent all last night and today trying and registering for Uni , a long complicated process.
DH is flat out , thankfully the weather is not so good so other jobs can be done on farm .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 15, 2021, 11:19:31 am
I made the tomatoes into passata this morning. I had both machines going. Toward the end the TM 5 kept shutting down. I think it may have overheated as I had it on Varoma for ages. It worked ok when I made a rye SD to put in the fridge overnight.
I also had a Nanna nap.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 17, 2021, 08:02:19 am
We had a car run today. The first since November. It was rather warm and the wind was very strong but it was lovely to catch up with people again.
A couple of the cars at today’s run. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210117/1612b92b783d67cc2072e6cf54da95cd.jpg)
This is the car we took today- we let the old Ute have a day off.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210117/85594f6b328ef0639cbfb030278a7c51.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on January 17, 2021, 08:34:06 am
Nice day for car run then cookie, some of the cars wouldn’t be very windproof would they?
This afternoon I went to the movies with a friend to see The Dry with Eric Bana, a very good crowd there but we al had to leave an empty seat between us. 
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Post by: K Atie on January 17, 2021, 11:25:07 am
Love the car Cookie . Judy did you enjoy The Dry ? My life is washing ! DD did some more mowing and later washed my car with the pressure cleaner . Packed a bay for the next few days DS has a few appointments in Melbourne. DD is staying home not feeling well , best she stays here although we were looking forward to shopping for uni things . If she keeps up working for DH it will be good . DH carting oats ! Still not harvesting , been so cold and sun showers all yesterday .
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Post by: judydawn on January 17, 2021, 01:06:38 pm
Yes I did K Atie but it lost me there a few times as it did my friend who had even read the book!
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 17, 2021, 05:10:59 pm
Happy Anniversary Chookie and Ral.

Lovely cars Cookie.

Still walking Chance twice a day. Recently finished a jigsaw of the Solar System and then started a flower picture jigsaw. This one is challenging🤪. Caught up with the laundry and cooked dinner.
Managed to bag a “Click and Collect” grocery slot for Thursday 😁.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 17, 2021, 09:56:37 pm
LOL CC, I started a jigsaw with flowers on it back in November and I haven't managed to finish it yet!  I didn't realise it would be that HARD!!!
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Post by: mab19 on January 19, 2021, 02:39:01 am
GD came home from Qld yesterday for a few days.  She rang last night to request a Apple Crumble Cake for afternoon tea today.  We are looking forward to seeing her as we haven't seen her since January last year.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 19, 2021, 03:14:34 am
That's a long time Mab. Denise do you read at all?
Judy I have read The Dry and I'm not sure if I want to see the movie, I'm often disappointed. I seem to create the images in my mind from the book and find it all so different in a movie. I'm best only reading it or see the movie.

We are sitting around, a bit cross. We were told we could pick DH's new car up today. We are still waiting. They were to ring with the details for insurance etc. He rang an hour ago and no one has got back to us. They reception lass did say that our car wasn't on the delivery list for today. Grrr. We have always found the people at this place very good, in fact we have bought over 6/7 cars from them. It may be the last.
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Post by: judydawn on January 19, 2021, 03:58:54 am
Isn’t it great to see members of our family after such a long time apart Margaret, enjoy your GD’s company whilst she is here.  Your apple crumble cake must be something special for her to ask for it.

Disappointing for you both cookie, maybe tomorrow?    Apparently the book is nothing Ike the movie.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 19, 2021, 07:52:03 am
Thanks for the info re The Dry Judy.

After 3 phone calls byDH we are now supposed to pick up the car Friday. We are thinking that it may be the sale person. He doesn’t care now that he has made the deal. 😩😩
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Post by: K Atie on January 19, 2021, 08:43:24 pm
DS and I have been busy dentist and Telehealth with Orthapidic surgeon , doing very well bone knitting together , he now can do more but take it easy no lifting . Also saw DS pedestrian who explained his recovery as being so important . DS is now 181 cms , oh my that’s 5ft 11.2 . At nearly 16 that’s tall . DS got some new school shoes yes 11 1/2 , ok now he decided he needed a casual shoe and it’s a size 12 . We have done office works , DD FaceTimed to choose a few things . Now a quick sprint to the beach so I can go to face to face bookclub tonight which I joined over Covid which was zoomed then !! 
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Post by: achookwoman on January 19, 2021, 09:05:13 pm
Good to see everyone so busy and coping.
Cookie, not nice about the wait for your car.
Last night had DD and GC for dinner.  Made Rick Steins fish pie. It was delicious, especially the sauce.  I adapted the recipe a bit as I had scallops, salmon and Marinara mix. Enough leftover for Seafood pancakes.
I also made sausage rolls and spinach and feta rolls in sausage roll machine. I’m finding this easier than the pie machine as 1 sheet of pastry makes 4 rolls with no trimmings.
Also made a very large peach crumble with added raspberries and blue berries. Used RTE crumble topping. Chucked all in TMX.  Should have left out the rolled oats and added them later.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 20, 2021, 05:10:45 am
That meal sounds delicious Chookie.

This morning I did the grocery shopping. DH went to a Model A friends house. This afternoon I’m catching up with friends for coffee. One is a retired teacher and one is still working as she is a young Principal. (Just turned 50👏)
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Post by: achookwoman on January 20, 2021, 05:39:15 am
Getting ready for visitors tomorrow.
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Post by: judydawn on January 20, 2021, 09:22:12 am
I had an appointment with my GP for script and a blood test this morning and I had my hair cut this afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 20, 2021, 11:32:13 am
There is nothing like a haircut Judy.
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Post by: K Atie on January 20, 2021, 12:47:28 pm
DS and I went and sat on the beach for the afternoon , I read . So nice . Quick dinner then to bookclub, Aperol watching the sunset . A great day / night was had .
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 20, 2021, 10:20:46 pm
Good to see you relaxing, K Atie
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Post by: cookie1 on January 21, 2021, 01:26:23 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on January 20, 2021, 10:20:46 pm
Good to see you relaxing, K Atie

Ditto
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Post by: judydawn on January 21, 2021, 05:24:24 am
My favourite pastime these days when I have time - resting.  Go for it K Atie.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 21, 2021, 07:54:13 am
Quote from: judydawn on January 21, 2021, 05:24:24 am
My favourite pastime these days when I have time - resting.  Go for it K Atie.

This is very important Judy. I had my weekly Nanna nap today. When I wake up properly I will feel recharged-I think.

I haven't done much at all today. The ironing and other necessary things.
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Post by: K Atie on January 21, 2021, 08:16:26 pm
It was like a snap of what a holiday should be so yes I enjoyed the time . Yesterday DS and I drove home but we did a large fruit and veggie shop with a few added treats . At the beach we have a veggie patch or two worked on by DB and DM had added to it too . So picked our annual runner beans , a coss lettuce , baby cucumbers, kefir limes , and a bit of basil . Home DD had done a great job washing and cleaning up , collected eggs too . It was very warm and we were tiered ! Harvest food first night home !! Toasted sandwiches, oh well I was not prepared and had half a loaf of bread only .
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Post by: achookwoman on January 21, 2021, 09:08:09 pm
Cookie, I have been thinking about your Nanna naps.  In an effort to control the pain in my leg, exercises, pain killers, magnesium ointment, I have added a Nanna nap.  I think this may be making a big difference. For the last 2 days I have had less pain. Thank you Cookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 21, 2021, 10:30:52 pm
I was concerned to see you were still limping over Xmas, Chookie.  Keep looking after yourself.
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Post by: judydawn on January 22, 2021, 01:03:22 am
Good to hear a Nana nap is beneficial Chookie, it also slows you down for a short time and maybe you need that as well. 
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Post by: cookie1 on January 22, 2021, 10:54:26 am
Quote from: achookwoman on January 21, 2021, 09:08:09 pm
Cookie, I have been thinking about your Nanna naps.  In an effort to control the pain in my leg, exercises, pain killers, magnesium ointment, I have added a Nanna nap.  I think this may be making a big difference. For the last 2 days I have had less pain. Thank you Cookie.

Fantastic. I find I need one by Wednesday or Thursday.😃
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Post by: K Atie on January 22, 2021, 11:29:36 am
Glad to hear your feeling better Chookie .
Did paddock dinner run , chicken Shnitzel in a roll for contractor . We had fresh fish home grown beans from beach and little carrots that DS grew .
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 23, 2021, 06:58:42 am
There is very little that is better than a good nanna nap when you need it. 

Today I am hiding behind closed curtains with my ceiling fans turned up in an effort to keep cool - 36 here just now, 40 tomorrow!!
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Post by: cookie1 on January 23, 2021, 08:01:16 am
Oh ouch Marina.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 23, 2021, 08:13:17 pm
See it is going to be hot in Adelaide also.  Keep cool Judy.
Will get the ice machine going today. Put some ice in the Chook water. Laying low and reading. Have been reading the Bridgestone series. Jane Austen meets Mills and Boon. Studied Jane Austen in depth at Uni, so I am fascinated about how her themes have been adapted to modern life.  Bit too much sex for me, but this is what seems to sell.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 23, 2021, 08:38:01 pm
I was looking at a Bridgestone novel yesterday and I am still deciding whether I will buy it or not. I agree with the " too much sex" comment.  I often turn several pages without reading them just to skip that part. I find a more subtle approach far more descriptive to the story.
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Post by: K Atie on January 24, 2021, 01:48:47 am
Hiding behind closed curtains and cooler on is so apt , it’s very warm today . DD likes the heat - turns aircon off in house when possible  opens blinds curtains in her room ! Wears a jumper too , do not know where these genes come from at all. DH carting grain . Both boys worked till midnight came home and ate their dinner ! We all got to bed at 1.30 am
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Post by: achookwoman on January 24, 2021, 08:38:16 pm
Exercise check up today.  Think it is helping.
Last lot of plum and raspberry jam.  Will wait until it cools  off this afternoon.
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Post by: mab19 on January 24, 2021, 11:56:23 pm
A zucchini slice made in the AF.
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Post by: K Atie on January 25, 2021, 02:38:10 am
Ok so my life is totally boring, washing again.
So warm  38 . DD and I off to his physo appointment this arvo , hopefully a quick shop too. DD had to do her uni timetable this morning and submit it .
DM have a Cemo treatment today , luckily another family member taking her .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2021, 05:34:22 am
KAtie your life is far too busy to be boring.

I met my brother for coffee this morning, before he goes back to school. Most enjoyable.

DD and I have just started watching Bridgestone on Netflix. We actually find that we laugh at it in places. It seems to be a bit of a parody to us.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 25, 2021, 08:41:26 pm
Cookie, the Bridgestone stories seem to be written to a formula.  Damaged hero saved by a strong woman. Don’t think I will watch on TV.
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Post by: K Atie on January 25, 2021, 09:54:47 pm
Ok so think I am stressing now . DD is off to uni in Melbourne and living in college . Thats fine but we talked last night all her peers are taking a gap year only three are off to Uni this year ( this is the girls , most of the boys even the brightest seem to not going to uni this year also ) I am please for DD but also after having a year of not interacting with parents it is hard to feel that we are on the right track . Yes they are doing something for thier Gap year too , well the ones we know of .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 26, 2021, 11:41:14 am
KAtie you are the people who know your DD the best. With Covid around a Gap year may be better later.
Chookie Bridgestone is like a tv Mills and Boon. I do like some of the outfits though.

I did a bit of housework today.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 26, 2021, 08:32:48 pm
KAtie, I agree with Cookie.  You know what is best for your DD.  Also if she chooses to go to Uni this year the best you can do is support her. Our GD has also chosen to go and also live in.  This may help, depending on which residential college she has chosen. GD has chosen Menzies College at LaTrobe.  Shared Kitchen and bathroom facilities.  Former resident has suggested that she put a mini fridge, fan and small TV in her room. Also not to take on any extra activities for the first few months. We feel that the horrible COVID year, last year has been good in preparing student towards independence. 
It will be a difficult year for you but it is important that your DD knows that you have confidence that she will cope.
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Post by: judydawn on January 26, 2021, 09:56:00 pm
Great advice from cookie & Chookie K Atie, I agree with them.
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Post by: K Atie on January 27, 2021, 11:00:40 am
Thank you Chookie and Cookie . DD is going to Mannix college and Monash Caulfield! The fan is a great idea and the rooms are small so not sure if there is room for bar fridge , but very help full . DD seems to use her computer for watching anything . I think it will be ok . DD today has been helping with sheep as we are meant to be shearing next week ! Harvesting tomorrow again . DS is back at the boarding house yesterday , was great to see other boarding  parents and catch up . So another school year starts again . Miss my young man but so pleased he is with his other family , all his friends .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on January 28, 2021, 08:17:35 pm
Finished my flower jigsaw yesterday.

Cookie you asked me a question in a previous post about whether I did a lot of reading but I don’t these days, Seeing we are still in lockdown sourcing books is a problem as Library’s are closed and I don’t want to keep buying books. I enjoy leafing through my cookery books.

Still walking Chance twice a day. I’ve lost my cooking mojo at the moment.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 28, 2021, 10:07:28 pm
CC, the lockdown does do funny things to us.  We think we are coping pretty well but in retrospect it was really quite weird.
For a couple of weeks, DD and GC have been coming for dinner on a Tuesday night.  They often bring a friend.  It is great fun.  I prepare the food but they help setting the table and clearing up after.  They even stack the dish washer. I think this regular even is in reaction to the lockdown.
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Post by: mab19 on January 29, 2021, 03:34:29 am
Picked this tomato a few days ago.  It weighed 570g.
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Post by: judydawn on January 29, 2021, 03:59:25 am
A whopper Margaret, your soil must be good.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 29, 2021, 06:22:57 am
Wow.  Magnificent.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 29, 2021, 08:26:32 am
Deliciious looking.
CC the lock down must be so hard, I really feel for you. We are so lucky here in West Aussie.

Our tomatoes are flowering but then the flower just dies. There are lots of bees around so they are being pollinated. Not sure what is happening.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 29, 2021, 07:46:17 pm
Cookie, honey bees don’t pollinate tomatoes.  You might need to gently shake the plants if they are not in a windy spot.
More plum cooking. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 30, 2021, 12:40:56 am
Some months ago I joined (or partnered up with, as they call it) with a CSA (Communited Supported Agriclture) farm called Angelica.  In late autumn / winter, they send you an invoice and, in return, your get a percentage of their produce.  The money you pay goes towards seed, development, etc.  Angelica is an organic farm, close on getting their biodynamic certification.

Anyway, yesterday I got the first of my 30 weekly vege boxes ... how are we ever going to eat everything?  I can see this is going to be a weekly adventure waiting to see what goodies arrive.  This week was 1 Fennel bulb (I have never had fennel before and I don't particularly like aniseed, but I am told if you roast them that changes the taste ... I hope so), big bag of garlic, purple heritage carrots, lovely small beetroot, rainbow chard, kale, leeks, parsley, Lebanese cucumbers, coral (or red) lettuce - possibly oak leaf type, not sure and zucchini.

I have found an interesting curried fennel recipe which is on my list for this weekend and I am planning another somewhat unconventional lasagne with the leeks, carrots, and perhaps kale or swiss chard.  I will probably freeze the bulk of the garlic as we only get one portion of that a year (c. 1 kg bag) that, along with a salad of some sort should take care of most of the box, I hope.

... now I am off on my cooking journey of the week.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 30, 2021, 01:06:26 am
Marina, how exciting.  With the garlic, I put the prepared cloves in the TMX with a little olive oil and zap to form a paste.  I then spoon it into snack bags and flatten it.  I then freeze the bags. I just snap off a bit as needed. Don’t try saving it in oil in the fridge.  This is not safe.
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Post by: judydawn on January 30, 2021, 03:28:15 am
What happens if your weekly box of veggies is far too much for the 2 of you Marina, can you have them less often?  Sounds great though and it will keep you busy looking up recipes to suit what has been delivered.  Have fun!
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 30, 2021, 10:37:27 am
I was a bit concerned about that too, Judy, but from the look of this first box I should be able to utilise most of it.  If there is ever anything in there that I really cannot use or do not like there is always the compost or neighbour's hens, I guess, but that is a waste so I am aiming to use everything.
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Post by: K Atie on January 30, 2021, 11:35:09 am
A quieter day today . DD and DH baled up some wool left from crutching then feed out the sheep . Missing DS , house is quiet an fridge is not emptying!! Hopefully he will be home next weekend! DD keeps asking if I will miss her .
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Post by: achookwoman on January 30, 2021, 09:55:00 pm
Yesterday I spent 4 hours in the veggie garden.  The weather was perfect and my leg is improving.  Today GD is coming to help in the garden. 
Lots of Zuchinni but tomatoes are very slow to ripen.
Still dealing with plums.
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Post by: judydawn on January 30, 2021, 09:56:49 pm
Good to hear the leg is improving Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 31, 2021, 03:13:30 am
Quote from: achookwoman on January 29, 2021, 07:46:17 pm
Cookie, honey bees don’t pollinate tomatoes.  You might need to gently shake the plants if they are not in a windy spot.
More plum cooking.

Oh, thanks for that information Chookie. I didn’t realise that as we have never had the problem before. Wonderful news about your leg.

Marina the veggie box sounds really good. Especially encouraging for trying new things.
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Post by: K Atie on January 31, 2021, 04:10:11 am
Marina vegie Box sounds great . I love fennel , a fennel and sliced orange salad is great use the leaves as such too .
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Post by: K Atie on February 01, 2021, 10:57:49 am
Started day with taking DD to shearing shed , never left . DH and DD baled up more crutching , I cleaned the shearing shed kitchen and bathroom. Well was a huge job . The place sparkles now . Spiders be gone too. Even the four tap trough is shinny . Finished off sweeping, DH will mop another day . Our young helper who happens to be a friend of ours daughter and DD moved sheep all day . Bring on shearing tomorrow. DD is on food duty so I’ll be able to do other jobs I hope .
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Post by: judydawn on February 01, 2021, 11:05:41 am
A very busy day for all of you K Atie.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 02, 2021, 09:39:08 am
Not a lot done here today. D D is still working from home. I did vacuum through and spent the rest of the day listening how the fries were going. My brother has had to evacuate and other friends up that part of the city are packed and ready to go. One friend said they received texts at 20 mi Ute intervals all night until a wind change saved them. They have a beautiful home but in the bush of the hills.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 02, 2021, 06:24:37 pm
Those fires look fierce, Cookie, hope  you are nowhere near and those you know remain safe.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 02, 2021, 08:54:53 pm
KATIE, sounds like all things under control.  The cool weather must help.
Cookie, we are thinking of you with the lock down and fires. Feels like all states are taking it in turn to go through a rough patch.
GD coming again today to help with garden. We are really enjoying her company.  She is trying to earn money before heading off to Uni.  She has played Bagpipes at 2 funerals, babysitting and gardening and cleaning.  She has applied for lots of shop jobs but nothing much has happened.
Did my weekly shop yesterday.  Prices seem to have doubled in the past year.
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Post by: judydawn on February 02, 2021, 09:45:32 pm
You’ll miss GD Chookie. I take my hat off to her, it seems she will do anything to earn as bit of money - I don’t know too many who would do those jobs.
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Post by: K Atie on February 02, 2021, 11:05:52 pm
Shearing was on pause yesterday , they did an hour or so then the sheep were too wet , the humidity is just to high . DD helped then finished mowing around the sheds . Later on helped move sheep . The shears are staying and they had nothing to do , this always worries me ! They said they were going yabbing asking for an old cocky and were there any Roos around , well you can imagine my face , really I knew they would be up to a fare few drinks . Fire light in the old house , heaven help me if they burn it down . Panic mode as always with me as DH zoomed of to Ballarat to do a job .
My dear friend collected DD and took her for a driving lesson as I’m getting frustrated and need someone else to help . Two hours later nearly 8 pm they returned , cannot beat friendship .
Today I dropped DD ,who is also trying to earn some money for uni , to the shearing shed , she has a few jobs , smoko lunch preps , skirting the fleece and branding the wool bales . I Tidied the kitchen as the boys had Actually cooked last night .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 03, 2021, 07:51:35 am
KAtie as usual things sound frantically busy at your place.

The fires are still burning here. Lots of homes lost, it must be awful. It is up in the northern end of Perth and we are south. My brother and nephew are still evacuees with their families. My nephew is a cop and was called out to work in the very early hours of the morning.
The smoke isn’t as bad down our way today.
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Post by: judydawn on February 03, 2021, 07:56:48 am
You have your hands full at the moment K Atie.
It’s terrible about the fires cookie, how long have they been burning now?
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Post by: achookwoman on February 03, 2021, 08:37:59 pm
Cookie, we really feel for the WA people caught up in the fires. 
K Atie, farm life is so unpredictable.  Hang in there.
Making the last of the Plum jam today.  A bit more gardening. Wish the tomatoes would ripen but it is not hot enough.
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Post by: K Atie on February 04, 2021, 09:34:06 am
Cookie the fires are terrible, glad you are south .
DD worked a full day added another job ,helping load the wool press . Helping prepping the vegetables for their dinner too . DD spent arvo harvesting, managed to get a truck to take the grain away too . I managed to go to bookclub for dinner , laughed when DH rang two minutes before I left needing dinner at the other property!! Lucky he solved the problem and collected a meal from The shearer’s! It was nice to see a few friends last night , such a busy time of the year .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 04, 2021, 11:24:35 am
The fires have been burning for 4 days now and still aren’t under control. 81 homes have been destroyed. Fortunately my brother has been able to return home and is watch and act now. The fire is heading slightly north now. The winds are still strong and are expected to pick up. The retardant dropped by some big planes at sunset last night saved quite a few homes.
We live not too far from the light aircraft airport and each morning we hear and watch the helicopters leave to drop water on it. They have just returned from today’s work- it’s 7.19pm. A big day. It’s awesome to watch as there are 6 choppers flying at the same height.

I managed to grab a photo of the last 3 choppers tonight. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210204/c593bfe4bf49e11804236b93ea7cf166.jpg)
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Post by: cookie1 on February 04, 2021, 11:38:21 am
DD and DH have just got back from their walk. (With masks on) DD took a photo of all of the helicopters.
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Post by: judydawn on February 04, 2021, 12:21:12 pm
If only you had the rain we’ve had this afternoon and what’s due tomorrow cookie, it would be a great help with the fires.  Busy little bees those helicopters.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 04, 2021, 06:44:44 pm
Cookie, thanks for the fire update.  Those helicopters do a great job, as do the teams on the ground who service them.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 05, 2021, 11:24:51 am
They certainly put in a big day.
DD’s friends, who don’t usually need to wear masks, were saying that their ears are getting very sore. DH checked Mr Google and today he made about 25 ‘things’ that you can hook the mask too. He has been sewing buttons on all day. The material is slightly stretchy upholstery fabric.

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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2021, 12:17:09 pm
Well done Mr Cookie, I’m sure they will appreciate your thoughtfulness. 
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Post by: achookwoman on February 05, 2021, 09:32:42 pm
Cookie, brilliant.  Thank Mr Cookie .  I’m sure they will be appreciated.   Tell him he has just joined the latest world trend of men who sew. 
Still cool here so more gardening. Lots of Roses to dead head. 
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Post by: K Atie on February 06, 2021, 03:36:00 am
Mr Cookie is very cleaver.
Last night we went to a school welcome drinks , amazing to catch up with a few people, everyone was happy to see each other.
DH DS DMIL all went to Ballarat to return hire car and collect DMIL car ! Been along time . DD and I went to our local town art gallery for an exhibition. DD now getting ready to go to a friends for the night and out to dinner. Boys might get home and harvest !!
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Post by: cookie1 on February 06, 2021, 09:23:38 am
I will pass your kind words on to DH. I think he was bored as he couldn’t go out car fixing/sharing etc. he is very capable though.
Today DD and I dashed out. Not a lot of people out and about though. I can’t say I like driving with a mask on, I feel as though I can’t see properly. I guess I would soon get used to it. A good reason to stay home. 😄😄

It is raining here now. 5.30pm. It’s the last hurrah for the tropical low. The fire was downgraded to a watch and act late this morning and we have had no more Covid cases. I’m sure the firies will be cheering. They have worked so hard-as any do when there are horrid fires.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 06, 2021, 07:20:14 pm
Neighbour came to look at our Security gate and said he can fix it.
More weed killing.
Will strain first lot of Savoury Rosemary jelly.
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Post by: K Atie on February 07, 2021, 11:46:45 am
Picked DD up and returned DS to boardo . DD is already missing DS already , this year is going to be fun . Cold today .
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Post by: achookwoman on February 07, 2021, 08:27:26 pm
Cleaning up kitchen.  Seems to be continually in a mess with all the jam/ sauce making.
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Post by: K Atie on February 08, 2021, 10:14:41 am
We went to scholars Assembly today , DD received an award for achievement , Very proud parents! Lots of driving teens around ! Home DD went and helped prepare the veg for shearer’s dinner then moved sheep with DH .
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Post by: achookwoman on February 08, 2021, 12:08:39 pm
Thought I would experiment and make some savoury Rosemary jelly.  What a disaster.  Made toffee instead.  This might sound ok but it set in the jars. 
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Post by: judydawn on February 08, 2021, 12:14:10 pm
LOL Chookie.  I’ve had plenty of disasters in the kitchen lately, a second lot of soup went down the drain today. 

I had 2 old security doors replaced today, I love them and I don’t know how many times I went to look at them again. That’s the last job I had on the list for my total makeover, I became a little sidetracked in the last 6 months or so. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 08, 2021, 09:55:04 pm
Loved your post, Chookie.

Glad the security doors are in and you are happy with them, Judy.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 09, 2021, 05:43:54 am
A little side tracked Judy - possibly a slight understatement. But at least it is done now.

I've been having a rather large war with Telstra today. They have mucked around with the plan my ipad is on and messed it up big time. Over the last 24 hours I have been arguing with them. They have taken all the credit that I had on there, over $700. Then to make matters worse I received an email saying my mobile fee was going up, it has gone up 125% in the last 3 years. I know we can probably afford it but it just makes me angry. What about the people who can't afford it?

This morning I went to the doctor to get my latest blood test results. All good. Lucky he took my blood pressure before I started with Telstra. I think I had better go and bake!
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Post by: judydawn on February 09, 2021, 07:05:02 am
Baking will calm you down cookie.  I haven’t had too much trouble with Telstra but some have had real dramas like yours.  I hope you’re winning the battle with them.  The hardest trouble I had was during the height of Covid when you couldn’t even get to speak to anyone, they sure do frustrate people.  Maybe it’s time to look around at other options.

I had a PET and CT scan today, results by the end of the week when I see my 2 specialists. Also had an appointment with a Dietician at my gym who was more helpful than the others I’ve seen over the journey.  She was happy with the soups I’ve been making, gave me a breakfast smoothie recipe plus a high fibre night cap snack which I’ve prepared to last me a few days. I’ll have the smoothie in the morning and will be adding more Sustagen neutral powder to quite a few more of my soups and desserts.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 09, 2021, 10:26:17 am
Cookie I feel for you trying to deal with Telstra.  When we moved in here at Invermay, our DS set up all the NBN.  He works for Telstra in some special section. ( we are not allowed to ask any questions) . He was put on hold for 1 1/2 hours.  He said no wonder people get upset.
Judy, you have done so well getting all your jobs done. GS helped RAL remove the Security gate that needs repairing. I sweetened him up with Garlic bread.
GD loaded up her car with the bar fridge and fan that we have given her for her room at Uni.
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Post by: K Atie on February 09, 2021, 10:59:46 am
Cookie this does not sound good I’ve been getting emails re my iPad and cannot work out why they are changing my top up system . I am totally confused and think how can they just tell you it’s changing but not in a good way .
Tonight I went to yoga it was strange after a year of doing Zoom , but great .
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Post by: judydawn on February 09, 2021, 12:19:54 pm
It’s great that your GC are so helpful around the property Chookie and in return you can do nice things for them as well.  My GD recently started some shifts as a casual worker in a cafe after school and over the weekend then successfully went for her Ls and passed.  A lot happening in that household at the moment, we have a young lady in our lives now - it seemed to happen overnight once she turned 16.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 09, 2021, 10:25:17 pm
Cookie, in the past we have had trouble with both Telstra and Optus so we will not go back to them. They hold a great deal of power over their customers and it is only by leaving them (once you get your credit back, of course) that, perhaps eventually, they will figure out that they are not the only provider in Australia and improve their service.

It is for that reason that we have left our bank, Westpac and gone to one with an ethical base, after their recent scandal over money laundering for pedophiles ... that was the last straw.  We don't have a big account, but lots of small people can make a difference..
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Post by: achookwoman on February 10, 2021, 12:17:54 am
Marina, more power to the little people.
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Post by: judydawn on February 10, 2021, 12:26:00 am
Most definitely but unfortunately we don’t speak up often enough in numbers.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 10, 2021, 12:35:32 am
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Marina, more power to the little people.

So true. I’m sorry to have grumped yesterday. The saga is on going. KAtie they tell me that my credit is still there for my iPad ($721) but I can’t use it for the internet. I know they just want me to go away and shut up.....but I have decided to stick with it.

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Post by: Cuilidh on February 10, 2021, 02:32:31 am
Go for it Cookie, then change your provider!!!  It will serve them right.  I suspect Telstra works on the principle that we are all so busy these days that we can't be bothered chasing them, but you have the time to keep at them ... drive them mad.  My DH always says "the squeaky hinge always gets seen to".
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Post by: cookie1 on February 10, 2021, 08:29:46 am
Thanks for the encouragement Marina and your DH is right. Last night at 9.30pm they said they would be in touch again at 8am, of course they haven't.

I did the shopping this morning and DH helped. This afternoon we had a very dear friend drop round. It was extra special as he is such a gentleman (much like Ral) and reminds me of my Dad. Dad would have been 105 today, I think he may have been a bit grumpy if he was still around.
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Post by: K Atie on February 10, 2021, 08:24:10 pm
DD has been doing a great job helping with shearing , yes still going . So hot I did a lemonade icy pole run . Let’s just say the wool classier had the same idea and the shed freezer is full of lemonade icy poles !! Now it feels like summer, hot days , the shed buzzing ( could always do without the loud shears music) lots of wool bales and of course those nightly bugs . DD had a dragon fly tapping on her window last night .
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Post by: achookwoman on February 10, 2021, 09:54:40 pm
K Atie , all sounds good.
Cookie, thanks, nice comment about Ral.
Further on the ‘ little people’. My DD is a little people.  She has just taken on the big boys in Ballarat and won.  It was to do with the use of the big lake that is shared by 6 different water sport organisations. She is on the executive of 3 of the bodies and stated that they need a flexible time table for use of the lake.  She called a meeting and some said they wouldn’t attend. She said we will go ahead without you.  Guess what, they attended. They now have a schedule for the use of the lake and the council will supply the administration necessary. 
When I need help with an issue, and am blocked by administration, I sometimes deliberately contact the wrong department , plead ignorance and ask for help. Sometimes works.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 10, 2021, 10:52:56 pm
Good thinking, Chookie

If I am ringing an organisation and get the dreaded press 1 for .., press 2 for ... message loop I simply do nothing and (nearly) always eventually get to speak to an actual human
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Post by: cookie1 on February 12, 2021, 03:53:07 am
What a wonderful DD Chookie. Good on her.

I try to do that too Marina. I had an email from T saying they had inadvertently put some information in the white pages online. It was removed 3 days later and they gave me a number to ring. They kept texting to remind me. I rang, got through immediately and had a lovely, clear speaking human on the other end. She sorted that out and the other dramas within 10 minutes. I was left wondering what the others were doing or not doing.
I love saying I’m 71 and have no idea about computers or pushing buttons etc. sometimes they believe me. 😀😀😀😀😀😀
Sorry to see Melbourne has a 5 day lockdown. This Covid is unbelievable.
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Post by: judydawn on February 12, 2021, 05:54:21 am
We can sometimes use our age to our advantage cookie, glad to hear your problems with them are sorted.
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Post by: K Atie on February 12, 2021, 11:04:08 am
 Five day lockdown, picked DS up after I managed to do the shopping ( first time in ages I was using up all the food , nothing in the fridge ) . DS had his first day at Rist agriculture . None of us knew what was going on , but I decided to take him home . Independent learning Monday ,Tuesday Wednesday online learning . Well hope it’s only five days , I’m over it but trying to keep it together . DD another day in the shed ... we are meant to be shearing on Monday and the boys are meant to harvest and cart grain on the weekend!! Let’s see how this works with Five k rule .
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 12, 2021, 07:21:50 pm
Yes, being older can certainly have some advantages, Cookie and Judy.

Lockdown again, at least (I hope) only for 5 days.  I seem to recall ScoMo saying Australia was first in line for the vacine .. could he have made a mistake?  ;) As soon as I heard that an infectious person had been at the airport for 8 hours or something like that, I knew lockdown was inevitable, I hate to think how far and wide the virus spread during that time ... and did the person know that they were infectious during that time ... I am not heavily into lockdowns, but it is way better than the alternative.

.... back to my jigsaw puzzle now  :)
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 12, 2021, 09:31:12 pm
Stay safe and well friends who live in Victoria during your 5 day lockdown.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 12, 2021, 10:12:03 pm
Like , Marina, I hope the lockdown is only for 5 days.  But a person working at Brunetti at the airport doesn’t sound good.
Age can be an advantage.  I nice young man at the Supermarket offered to push my shopping trolley out to the car.  I didn’t think I look so feeble. I grateful accepted and I hope he felt good also.
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Post by: judydawn on February 13, 2021, 05:18:27 am
Ha ha Chookie, something similar happened to me today.  I had to go to the Port Club to pick up a book they’ve put out for their 150th anniversary for my Melbourne SIL.  Couldn’t get a park very close to the club as all car parks and road spaces were taken which I found out later was because the boys had an internal trial match happening.  I paid for the book, the lass asked me where I was parked then suggested I pull into the delivery bay and she would bring the boxed book out for me as it was quite heavy.  Very thoughtful of her, it was heavy and I don’t know how I would have gone getting to the car with it but I did wonder if I looked too thin in her eyes to be able to carry it.
 
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Post by: cookie1 on February 13, 2021, 06:43:11 am
Accept all offers ladies. I find that many people are being extremely nice, but some a being even stupider. DD pointed out that if people help someone they feel good about it. I smile and say 'gee, thanks!'
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Post by: judydawn on February 13, 2021, 08:13:21 am
DD is right cookie, it’s always good to do something for someone.  I was walking down a main suburban street this afternoon and a lady in a wheelchair with 2 little dogs stopped at a post box.  There were a few people around me and in front but she waited until I got to her then asked if I could put her letter in the box.  It felt great that she chose me.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 13, 2021, 11:12:25 am
How lovely Judy. You obviously look friendly and approachable. I always off to help people with wheelchairs as I know how hard it can be to manipulate them and shop. You would too Judy. It doesn’t hurt us to offer to help, fortunately I’ve never been yelled at...yet.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 13, 2021, 07:21:42 pm
Yes, it is nice to help someone.  It works both ways as Cookie DD says.  But it is certainly better than not doing anything.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 14, 2021, 10:04:27 pm
What have I been doing today ...nothing.  It was great!
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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2021, 04:06:09 am
LOL yes it is Marina, I virtually had a whole weekend like that - I obviously needed it after all my appointments during the week.  All I did was look at recipes, print some out and make a couple of desserts.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2021, 05:27:22 am
I did nothing over my weekend too. I caught up on a bit of sleep. This morning I went to the podiatrist and then called at my Italian shop. I spend heaps there but the stone fruit is lovely.
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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2021, 08:35:17 am
Good stone fruit is worth paying extra for cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on February 15, 2021, 10:07:00 am
Did a bit of Tiding up in readyness for online learning for DS tomorrow . DD and DS both in shearing shed . They did a great job praised by shearer’s , think DD has learnt a lot being with the shearer’s but also so good jumping up early to bet her dad to work . I Managed to make food too. DH has just bogged the harvester , we cannot win , oh well let’s just have a better day tomorrow.
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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2021, 10:09:06 am
All hands on deck, good to hear the shearing was able to go ahead even with the lockdown Katie.
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Post by: K Atie on February 15, 2021, 10:26:15 am
Well Judy most turned up and agriculture seems to be a win , so we are just going with it . Couldn’t leave the wool on any longer , as it is we are getting fly blown ones so best done .
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Post by: K Atie on February 17, 2021, 11:42:29 am
Today was stressful waiting to find out about lockdown, thankfully it’s lifted and wearing masks is all we have to worry about that’s a good thing . Cooked today too . Washed a lot of clothes , think DD is packing her whole wardrobe ! Made a dash to collect our worker so she could have a Ute to get home after harvesting late tonight . But I was meant to be at bookclub zoom , just arrived late .  Tidying up ready for an early start to Melbourne for dentist and visit DM with DD . Have a huge issue to get DS to school too , now there needs to be a roll the eye emoji now !! Hopefully DH will do this but we have trucks coming and he is very up in the air about it ! Desperately need it to cool down so I can shovel dirt to the chook house there seems to be huge holes , think mice or even larger mice have a warren underneath, need gravel too but DH is to busy so just cross my fingers it will be ok .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 17, 2021, 12:39:16 pm
I did the grocery shopping and then set up my new thermomix.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 17, 2021, 01:29:53 pm
Good news you are out lockdown girls. Long may it last for you.

I went for my first vaccine injection today. I was given the Pfizer vaccine. It all ran very smoothly. I had to sit for 15 minutes before exiting the vaccination center as a precaution to any reaction to the injection, DH has his booked for Saturday. We never know what vaccine you will get it’s all down to what the centers have been supplied with that day.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 17, 2021, 08:32:07 pm
That is a huge step forward, CC, hopefully things will now start getting back to normal - or COVID normal, anyway.
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Post by: judydawn on February 17, 2021, 09:52:53 pm
That’s great Denise.
How many TMX’s do you now have cookie and are they all lined up on the bench? I guess you will be cooking more than ever now you have a new toy to play with.
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Post by: mab19 on February 18, 2021, 01:28:56 am
I had my hair cut today. 
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Post by: cookie1 on February 18, 2021, 09:32:18 am
CC that is very good news. The Pfizer vaccine has just arrived in Australia. Let’s hope it brings help to the world.

I have 3 Judy. I have popped the 31 in the van permanently. This morning I vacuumed and washed the floor and played with new 6.
This afternoon I went to the eye specialist.. I have to go back in 6 months as he said my cataracts will need doing soon.
At the moment I’m holding onto the phone waiting for Telstra. I have been on hold for 40 minutes. DH’s iPad no longer works on 4G. It says no service‼️
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Post by: K Atie on February 18, 2021, 11:49:43 am
Well done Cookie , enjoy your new thermi . Covid injections for you CC is great .
Well DH took DS back to boarding and school , they slept in so were an hour behind but made it . DD and went to Melbourne for the day so I could go to the dentist , thankfully I finally got my hygiene done . Lots of jobs ,saw DM so good to have some time with her even went for a short walk to show off her new walker . We thus missed doing bar fridge and fan shop but the time was spent well , late home but DD drove for the last little stretch. Most amazing sunset to for fill our day .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on February 20, 2021, 06:08:11 pm
Usual walks with Chance. It’s mild weather here at the moment which is good. Did a load of laundry.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 20, 2021, 07:59:09 pm
All very quiet here. 
DD took GD to settle her into Uni.  Her room is small but lovely.  The La Trobe campus is quite different to Melbourne Uni with its old classic buildings. Lots of lovely gum trees and open spaces. She sent lots of photos as they moved around. GD said she is glad she didn’t take a Gap year.   
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Post by: cookie1 on February 21, 2021, 02:03:17 am
DD didn’t have a gap year. I’m very glad she didn’t. Friends boys did and although they earned money for uni in their gap year one of them found it hard to settle back into study.
They felt their boys matured a lot in the gap year which was fair enough. Girls seem more able to accept more study and move on with their lives.
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Post by: K Atie on February 21, 2021, 07:36:36 am
Today I took DD to her uni college Mannix , big day . DD was apprehensive but lots of reassurance and what looks like an extremely busy schedule ahead for O week . We did a shop on the way yesterday , fan bar fridge. So pleased we did it all so today was just easier. Feels strange to be on my own but that’s fine . Saw DM yesterday and this morning DD wanted a big hug from her . So the journey starts .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 22, 2021, 05:41:35 am
Be brave KAtie, it must be hard.

This morning DH wanted to go and buy a gadget to find out the weight the caravan is putting on the tow bar. I went with him and called at a little market nearby. I bought some lovely looking rye flour there. Local too.
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Post by: K Atie on February 23, 2021, 05:05:02 am
So keeping busy yoga in studio today ! Was good but I’m going to be sore tomorrow. Had lunch with yoga friend ,a whole year has passed since we last did this ! Rang DM , things are getting hard , her ankles were very swollen she visited the GP today , fluid also in her body lungs and heart so tablets to reduce this . Thus I’m feeling the pull from everything today , but chin up and positive thoughts . Crossing my fingers that DD is all good too.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 23, 2021, 06:28:28 am
I'm sure DD is very good KAtie. Its hard when your DM isn't well, and its very sad to see them go downhill.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 24, 2021, 09:11:45 pm
K Atie, big step for kids starting Uni. Our G D soon found some other kids from Ballarat living in same College.  She also was apprehensive. They linked up and went shopping.  The shared kitchen seems to be the hub. 
Sorry to hear your Mum is not well.
Yesterday I went shopping for food.  Should last 2 weeks.  While I was shopping Ral cleaned out chook shed.
Again another nice young man helped me with my shopping trolley.  I’m always surprised as I don’t think I look so old. Probably need a reality check.
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Post by: K Atie on February 24, 2021, 09:25:28 pm
DD will be fine had a few text messages and a quick call their schedule is full on we did meet kids we knew at college too . Managed to get together with our quilting group yesterday , only five allowed, we planed for this years charity quilt . Last night DH needed help bring home the semi truck ( the other day it was a three hour return trip ) lucky I only had to give a lift but we got home at 9.30 pm , bonus a nice drive and not a bad sunset . Still have a fire truck and field bins that are full of grain to bring back ! 
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Post by: achookwoman on February 25, 2021, 09:43:45 pm
Still nice and cool.  Bit of gardening, bit of baking.
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Post by: K Atie on March 05, 2021, 02:19:20 pm
Squeezed a lot into today , picked DD up from uni , did a few jobs , even went to Ikea , trolly full , flat pack bedside table for DD uni , a clothes horse too .Tried to get a quick bite to eat for lunch too ages as shops so busy no car parks . Visited DM , my DSS is staying with her at the moment so I had the catch up of all her timetable medicines and how we are getting around all the hiccups that have been going on. DS had a Orthapidic appointment to check on his collarbone, all good slowly healing back to most sports with caution. He had a cat scan as wired as this sounds his legs are different in length and one is slimmer than the other !! How can he get to this age and we only discovered now . Nice meal together at mums
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Post by: judydawn on March 05, 2021, 10:57:30 pm
Good question K Atie, you’d have thought someone would have noticed the difference in DS’s legs.  Question is, what can they do about it?
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Post by: cookie1 on March 06, 2021, 08:05:53 am
Gosh KAtie, you think someone would have picked this up earlier for you. A friend is the same. His was from his hip.  (He is over 65 now)
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 06, 2021, 08:57:48 am
Had a hectic day today, but the highlight was a quick visit to Chookie and Mr Chookie - as expected, I stayed way longer than I anticipated but had such a lovely visit with them ... and to top it off, I came away with loads of lovely goodies and many ideas for what to do with apples and green tomatoes!
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Post by: judydawn on March 06, 2021, 11:26:02 am
Another lovely visit Marina.
Today I defrosted and re-organised the drawers in my freezer.  Again I will have to start living out of the freezer and not cook anymore meals.  I did make some more soup to put in there today but that will be the last for a while.  Last night’s Uber delivery was a bit hit and miss, I was able to eat half the sweet corn soup but the Singapore noodles with veggie dish was too spicy for me. It wasn’t wasted though, I turned it into a Laksa this morning and it was really nice - 4 more packs for the freezer.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 06, 2021, 07:33:32 pm
Good adaptation, Judy, I would never have thought of making Laksa with that.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 06, 2021, 09:52:16 pm
Wow, what a-day yesterday. First a visit from lovely Marina who brought lots of nice jars and chocolates. We are so comfortable together it is a shame we can’t spend more time together.
Just as Marina was leaving the Bee man arrived. He added an extra box to the hive as it is full of honey.  He always leaves a full box so that the Bees have some to use if the season isn’t good. He isn’t charging us the rent and service fee in future as he said our bees require very little attention. We will still get our share of honey. 
As he was leaving , our nice neighbour from across the road arrived. He brought some cake his wife had baked.  He offered to fix a kitchen drawer that was sticking. He had afternoon tea and left with a couple of fresh buns.
Then DD arrived. She was escaping from a house full of pizza eating Basket Ball players.  All over 6 feet tall. ( GS is 6’4”)
I did 6 bottles of apples as I watched the TV.
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Post by: judydawn on March 06, 2021, 11:24:07 pm
A very social day Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 07, 2021, 06:23:26 am
Gosh Chookie I would have been worn out from all the visitors. I do love unexpected visitors though.
Not a lot happening here today. I had a lovely sleep in until the Corellas came to invade the olives from the olive tree outside our bedroom window.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 07, 2021, 06:38:14 pm
Corellas are such noisy birds, they like to make their presence felt.

Today we have a friend coming to visit whom we haven't seen for years.  He's a very accomplished guitar maker, but is wanting to make a cello next so he and DH will be taking over the kitchen table with plans and notes ... I shall disappear to some other part of the house and leave them in peace.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 07, 2021, 08:43:35 pm
Looks like rain most of the day. 
Yesterday I planted Kale and Rainbow Chard seedlings.  Also planting up lettuce that I have grown from seeds.
More green tomatoes. Cakes ?
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Post by: cookie1 on March 08, 2021, 05:17:25 am
That sounds rather involved Marina.

I've just caught up on some housework.
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Post by: mab19 on March 10, 2021, 03:11:46 am
Supermarket shopping this morning.  Everything is getting so expensive.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 10, 2021, 06:54:49 am
I totally agree Mab. I did my grocery shopping this morning. I rarely buy soda water as we have a soda stream, but I did notice that Woolies had put up the price of theirs by 25cents. Things don't go up a few cents it is lots. I found that Jatz biscuits went up 50 cents some time ago. heaps of things, not to mention meat and fruit and veggies.
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Post by: K Atie on March 10, 2021, 09:44:44 am
Been very busy looking after DM , it’s all about making sure she has protein drink and some kind of food . Today we got out to have a blood test and also get a pot plant for her new bright red daisy like plant .we had a career come today DM not that happy but we need peace of mind that’s she is eating something, taking tablets is a harder tarsk  as they are not nurses ,so not allowed to give her medicine!
This arvo o got my feet done , had to be very firm with DM and tell her to have her small serve of soup while I was out . We had a lovely short walk afterwards. Do laugh DM eats half a dozen oysters each night , amazing what the body craves .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 10, 2021, 11:37:53 am
I’m sure they are good for her KAtie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 10, 2021, 04:57:57 pm
Visited the Hygienist today. I hadn’t been for 16 months because of Covid.🤭 She was pleased that I had done a good job keeping my teeth and gums in good condition during that time.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 10, 2021, 09:37:39 pm
Well done CC. 
Last visit to Physiologist. He said to just keep doing the exercises. Pain will completely go. Then reduce exercises to once or twice a week.  They take about 10 minutes a day and don’t require any special equipment. I can’t believe that in 4 months the relief of what I have put up with for seven years.
Visitors for lunch. Prepared nearly everything yesterday.
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Post by: judydawn on March 10, 2021, 10:30:27 pm
 K Atie it’s so hard eating when you don’t feel hungry, frustrating for those looking after us.I was the only one who could get DH to eat in his final months but when he decided he’d had enough of life it was impossible to get anything into him, medication, liquid or solid food.  I only wanted Sustagen for weeks after radiation so if your DM is having her protein drink regularly and her oysters she’s doing OK.
Well done Denise, a good report from your hygienist.
Chookie you are doing so well, well done you.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 11, 2021, 02:31:53 am
Congratulations Denise. It's wonderful that you can visit again.

MIL often decides that she won't eat. however DD informed her that it would take a very long time, so she may as well eat. She doesn't eat much but she does drink. The poor thing has a problem with fluid retention.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 11, 2021, 11:28:32 pm
A day in the garden. Zuchinni plants are finished. Small lettuce seedlings need potting up.
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Post by: mab19 on March 12, 2021, 12:09:16 am
Taking advantage of the warm day and catching up on some laundry.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 12, 2021, 02:39:35 am
Very little being done here. I have the washing on and the rye SD rising. I think I may be needing a nanna nap this afternoon, I haven't had one this week.  ;D ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on March 12, 2021, 09:37:53 pm
4 loads of washing, 2 lots of bread, 3 x8 lots of lettuce seedlings potted up. Pulled out 3 Zuchinni plants, finished reading Miss Benson’s Beetle. Highly recommended.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 13, 2021, 03:54:15 am
I am about to finish my current book, so your recommendation was timely.  I popped over to Amazon to download it onto my Kindle when, to my surprise, I saw a recommendation for this book from one of our customers (also an ex employee).  What a small world.
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Post by: K Atie on March 13, 2021, 11:20:19 am
Chookie your day sounds great , I really need to get back into reading .
Well I’ve been staying with DM since Monday taking care of her . Yesterday was the worst DM was completely exhausted, it was so hard to get her to have much at all and slept the whole day , she could hardly talk . Lucky Dr phone call appointment that morning, which put me at ease . Improvement today . So hard to see DM deteriorating each week , I feeling a little overwhelmed and just would like to be home for awhile but somehow I’m going to have to stay strong and hope that we can get some carers next week . We are working on this .
Have seen DD a few times briefly while here that’s a bonus . Boys at home eating steaks each night !
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Post by: cookie1 on March 13, 2021, 11:27:18 am
KAtie I really feel for you. There seems to be a time in all our lives when we are torn between caring for a parent and being with our family. Take care.

I’m sitting here looking at the election results. I think it was about 15 minutes after polls closed and Antony Green (ABC vote man) called the election. Most unusual.
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Post by: judydawn on March 13, 2021, 12:28:48 pm
A very quick declaration cookie, not unexpected though I wouldn’t have thought.
Hang in there K Atie, your DM needs you more than anyone at the moment.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 13, 2021, 06:47:26 pm
K Atie, tough times for you.  The boys will be ok.  Enjoy the bonus time with DD and do what you can for your Mum.
It rained most of the day yesterday.  Cool today.  Not sure where Summer went.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 14, 2021, 06:18:17 am
Quote from: judydawn on March 13, 2021, 12:28:48 pm
A very quick declaration cookie, not unexpected though I wouldn’t have thought.
Hang in there K Atie, your DM needs you more than anyone at the moment.

Not unexpected at all Judy.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 14, 2021, 08:45:56 pm
Lots of cooking today for GS party. Just a plain butter cake with white icing.
Yesterday, prepared garden bed for seedlings  that I have been growing.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 15, 2021, 02:47:33 am
A housework day, although I would much prefer t cook.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 16, 2021, 08:00:30 am
We went to Costco this morning. It was a fairly quick trip as DH was with me, so no looking round. I managed to get some dried blueberries, dried cherries and lovely dried cherries. As well as a couple of other things
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Post by: achookwoman on March 16, 2021, 08:05:43 am
Most of the day in the garden.
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Post by: K Atie on March 16, 2021, 10:58:09 am
DH came to Melbourne for appointments late last night . Today my d sister and I decided that DM needed to try a night on her own , many reasons for this , one is to get carers in . So DH and are in a hotel and out for dinner tonight!! We got up graded from a king room to two rooms apartment  ( double the price ) no clue why . We are enjoying it but feels Weird to be able to stay and sit close to people for dinner .
Hoping mum copes and has her medicine also the morning will be interesting if she gets her cooked breakfast. It’s all about her routine that she has let us manage yet she needs to be able to to it herself to some degree . Thus she will agree to have a career come to help .
Sitting up in our room watching rubbish on television with a nice cup of tea .
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Post by: judydawn on March 16, 2021, 11:25:13 am
Enjoy your night ‘off duty’ K Atie.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 17, 2021, 11:29:45 am
I’m sure you enjoyed being spoiled KAtie.

We had a coffee run to the northern suburbs today. It was lovely.
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Post by: judydawn on March 17, 2021, 12:41:08 pm
I went to Costco then to my football club to buy a new outfit for this season. They even had the right coloured masks, I was hoping they would think of that. I picked up a small thermos at Costco to use for soup at the footy.  I had other jobs to do whilst I was out but time got away from me with too much browsing at these 2 places.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 18, 2021, 11:04:50 am
I did the grocery shopping this morning. The sign has gone up at DD’s block and it has been re surveyed.
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The photo of DH and I ready for the wedding. ( a few weeks ago now)
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Post by: judydawn on March 18, 2021, 11:58:40 am
The sign is a start cookie, I hope it moves forward now that it’s been resurveyed.
Oh red so suits you, a lovely photo. I must be honest and say that I didn’t recognise DH even though I met him many years ago.
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Post by: K Atie on March 18, 2021, 06:59:57 pm
Great news for your DD Cookie . Lovely photo of you both .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 19, 2021, 01:35:56 am
Thanks Judy and KAtie.
At the wedding I was chatting to the groom’s Uncle. He didn’t recognise DH either. (He hadn’t seen him for over 35 years) he thought I may have traded him in on a new model. 😀😀 he is so lucky with his grey hair- it’s a lovely colour and never went all salt and peppery. Both his parents had/have nice grey hair.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 19, 2021, 08:37:48 pm
Cookie, lovely photo. Thanks. The new you looks very smart.
Very good news about DD block.
Katie, I understand your rather weird experience. We stayed at a local Hotel when we were shifting. Hope your DM copes. Got to give it a go.
Pulling out the Zuchinni plants today. Will plant lettuce and cabbage seedlings.
Friend brought large basket of Quinces and cooking apples. I bottle 3 or 4 bottles a night in Microwave. Will make Quince jelly.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 21, 2021, 10:48:51 am
We had a car run today. We went up into the hills and round about. We took the old Ute and it was very, very hot. It got to 37. It almost boiled going up the steep hills, but not quite. The heat of the engine comes through too, not like the modern cars.
We still had a lovely day, but we’re glad to get home to some air conditioning.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on March 21, 2021, 07:43:39 pm
Lovely photo of you and your DH Cookie. Exciting news for your DD with the sign being displayed and survey going ahead.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 21, 2021, 09:04:03 pm
Love the look of your Ute Cookie.  Don’t think I would enjoy the heat.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 22, 2021, 02:07:58 am
It really was ghastly, we got home and both drank a large glass of freezing water non stop as we had finished off what we had taken on the drive home.
Not done much this morning as it is just 10am. I've done the ironing and will vacuum in a few minutes and wash the floor. I really don't know why we selected cream tiles.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 22, 2021, 09:32:27 pm
Gardener coming today. 
Going to experiment with making fruit vinegar with Quinces.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 23, 2021, 05:52:55 am
I’m running a bit behind time putting this up here; I have been a bit busy this week.  This is what I got up to last Saturday.  Fortunately it was a gorgeous day because the farm that I get my weekly box of vegetables from had an open day for their customers, and it was really fascinating.

They put on a delicious “munch” (I think that means morning tea / lunch) before we had a walk around the farm.

They farm bio dynamically and they spent quite a while describing their philosophy to us.  I had a bit of an idea of the principles of this farming method, but it was good to see a farm ‘in action’.  They are suffering from lack of labour at the moment due to COVID restrictions affecting backpackers, but they are managing.  They are certainly hard workers, I don’t know how they get everything done.

It was good to see what we will be getting in our boxes over the next couple of months, as well.  I shall have to look up some inventive new recipes for some of the vegetables I have never purchased or used before … any good Jerusalem artichokes out there?

We are also ‘foster parents’ to my neighbour’s young chickens until he is ready to take them up to his own run.  One of them was a very leggy lady so I decided that she had to be called Longshanks, the name suited perfectly.  We spent quite a few weeks deciding whether Longshanks was in fact a hen or a rooster … turned out she was a he.  My colleague at work was wondering if s/he “identified as trans”!  Of course, this sent our neighbour off into a fit of laughter.  Sadly, Longshanks has now disappeared from my coop, but I hope s/he is having a good life as Australia’s first trans s/he chook!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 23, 2021, 07:11:21 am
I love the name Longshanks.

I went up to a cooking class today. It was run by Nikikit who used to be on here and her friend Nerissa. It had been 5 years since I had been to one of their classes. I didn't realise it had been so long. I was worried I was going to be late as I had to contend with slow drivers and heaps of roadworks, but I made it in an hour.
We had a lovely heap of demonstrations in the 31, 5 and 6. Coffee and cake on arrival and delicious food with the varoma being the central theme throughout.
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Post by: judydawn on March 23, 2021, 09:31:04 am
An interesting visit to your veggie supplier Marina, I enjoy seeing what goes on behind the scenes. I hope Longshanks is alive and well and hasn’t been ‘knocked off’!
Sounded like fun to go to the cooking class cookie, worth the long drive.
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Post by: K Atie on March 23, 2021, 09:17:34 pm
Cookie sounds like a great time was had with Nikikit , does she have a blog or Facebook page ? I remember something but not sure .
Marina sound interesting to see where your produce comes from .
Well I’ve been with DM  24/7 for two weeks retuned home yesterday and went to a yoga class last night . Looking after DM was full on but I also managed to get a lot done when the carers came for a few hours .  When getting DM nightie and bra I managed to get new bras for me too , yah . Eye test to get new multi focal glasses and replace reading glasses lenses ! Have the readers back but waiting on new frames for the others . Got a few books for book club . Even went to the podiatrist . The last night I had dinner with a old friend . But all the heartbreak of DM makes this seem Irrelevant .
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 23, 2021, 10:08:51 pm
I also remember Nikkit and her stories, hope she is doing well.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 23, 2021, 11:03:57 pm
Marina, Artichoke soup is lovely but be careful lots of wind . Kids call it Fartichoke soup.
Roasted also nice. If young and fresh, just wash and scrub.
More gardening today. Planting lettuce.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 23, 2021, 11:35:01 pm
I had heard of the 'windy' side effects, Chookie, I shall be wary in the use of it.  Thanks for the recipe suggestions.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 24, 2021, 08:02:16 am
KAtie Nikki has a facebook site called Cooking n Coventry. They have just put up the photos from yesterdays lunch.

I did the grocery shopping this morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 24, 2021, 09:37:33 pm
Went to Aldi and stocked up with basics for Buns.
Printed off lots of labels.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 25, 2021, 05:47:23 am
I had planned to have a big cook in but DD is off work. She had a bit of a reaction to her second Pfizer injection. Mainly sweats/ cold. She said she can’t strip off at work so is home. Apparently a bit of a reaction is normal with the second Pfizer injection, as your body already has some of the bugs in it.
I guess we will find out about the Astra Zeneca when we have it.
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Post by: judydawn on March 25, 2021, 06:37:54 am
 I hope it settles down for DD cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 25, 2021, 09:17:14 pm
Cookie , thanks for that info.  Yesterday our GP said their clinic will be allowed to give 10 vaccines injections a day.  We will be rung with an appointment. The flu injection will be after the vaccine.
Pulling out the last of the tomato plants. Planting some Chinese veggies and more lettuce.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 26, 2021, 07:52:19 am
I had my hair cut this morning.

Chookie I have decided that when we receive our second vaccination I will have a heap of freezer meals tucked away. Then if we feel rotten it won't matter. MIL had hers a week ago and it was Pfizer too and she had no reaction. DD said one person at work had the same as her, but otherwise nothing much else yet, for those that have had it.
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Post by: K Atie on March 27, 2021, 10:21:07 am
fartachoke soup is what we all called it too ... add fresh ginger this stops it .
Cookie thank you I’ll look up the site .
I have been home since Tuesday , felt numb till today . Been so busy too , out every night this week dinners yoga drinks . Picked DS up late Yesterday, had not seen him for three weeks , he seems very tiered but happy to be helping DH on farm .
My new glasses arrived and they are rather different green frames and orange on the sides , my old ones are red and purple ! It’s great I can read a lot better with the multi focal , they raised the reading part up , incredible what can be done .
Just a quiet day , even managed to do a little reading .
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Post by: judydawn on March 27, 2021, 10:31:29 am
I went to the football today, first time since the 2019 season and I loved being there. I hope this season doesn’t become affected with Covid again but it’s always a probability.  So nice to catch up with those around me.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 27, 2021, 06:49:22 pm
Yesterday made filling for chicken mushroom pie. Will top with mashed potato. Repacked freezer and discovered a few little surprises. Berries to make fruit sponge for Monday dinner.
Checking bedroom and bathroom for friend who is coming to stay.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 28, 2021, 09:49:19 am
We had a younger couple from the car club round this morning. He had been having a Model A body done up but the person sold it on him. The police wouldn’t help as they said it is a civil matter! He came round to test drive our Fordor. He found it easy to drive so is looking out for one.
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DH has just looked over my shoulder and pointed out that is isn’t a Fordor it’s a Tudor. 😀😀😀
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Post by: achookwoman on March 29, 2021, 09:30:02 pm
Cookie, that is so dishonest.
My Father was involved with the Riley Car Club in Melbourne and was disgusted with the dishonest behaviour of some of the members.
Last night, family and friend for dinner. Good fun.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 30, 2021, 07:01:36 am
DH was helping a friend paint their DD's unit before she sells it, so I went out and visited my brother. It's about 100km round trip and takes a good hour each way. The number of trucks on the road really surprised me this morning. I took him a loaf of Classic Bread.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 30, 2021, 10:47:26 pm
Nice to visit your brother Cookie but a long trip if you have to battle the trucks.  I hate driving on the freeway because of the big semis. Next time we are going to Melbourne, DD is taking us down and DS is driving us home. We have booked at Sofitel for a week as we want to attend the Impressionists exhibition and catch up with friends.
Today, Dr and Chemist. Little shopping.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 30, 2021, 11:04:23 pm
I know what you mean by the truck traffic, Chookie.  Quite often when we are traveling up and down from Guildford, we take the 'back' roads - makes for a slightly slower journey, but the roads are so much quieter and more restful.
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Post by: mab19 on March 31, 2021, 01:10:39 am
Supermarket shopping this morning.  Dr visit this afternoon for our annual health check. 
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Post by: cookie1 on March 31, 2021, 07:34:00 am
I did my grocery shopping this morning too. I hope your check up goes well Mab.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 31, 2021, 08:15:49 pm
Mab, must be that time of the year.
Yesterday our GP told us that their rooms are shifting to the other side of Ballarat. Bit further but should be ok.
Yesterday had a rest day. Today, dentist.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 01, 2021, 12:34:15 am
Both DH and myself had dental appointments this morning ... both OK.
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Post by: mab19 on April 01, 2021, 02:42:15 am
Our general check up was fine.  Had our flu shots as well.

I'm having a bit of tummy trouble at the moment so went for blood tests this morning and a CT scan this afternoon.  CT scan couldn't be done because all the paper work wasn't there.  I'm a bit p..d of about that as it was a waste of an afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 01, 2021, 03:51:57 am
Good news re the dentist and doctor check ups. My root canal tooth is being a little naughty so I will see how it goes. I'm quite prepared for it to be done now.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 01, 2021, 09:21:03 pm
DD spent 1 1/2 hours on my teeth. She is removing all the old fillings.  Two to go. She also ‘Topped up ‘ the tops of my bottom teeth.  She said, so that I don’t look like an old sheep. Nice to have a DD who looks after her mum. Will not accept any payment so will have to think of something nice to buy for her.
Hope to spend most of today in the garden.
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Post by: judydawn on April 02, 2021, 01:51:08 am
Your DD is saving you a motza Chookie, dentist charges are so very high and you’re very lucky indeed that she is taking such good care of you in that regard. Apart from all the food you already make for the family I’m sure you’ll think of something DD really likes, I like to give my DD an Endota massage voucher when she’s done something really special for me.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 02, 2021, 09:24:55 am
How lovely of your DD Chookie. My dentist keeps asking if I would like some of my old fillings replaced, they are discoloured.

We went to my brothers’ for lunch. The one that lives closer. It was lovely. He had made a lovely fish pie and I took some of Chookie’s Hot Cross Buns. He is a maths teacher so instead of putting crosses on them I was bad and put mathematical symbols on them.
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Post by: judydawn on April 02, 2021, 11:24:34 am
I’m sure he enjoyed the twist cookie, anyone receiving home made Easter buns would. I’ve had a really lazy day today before popping out to visit my daughter.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 02, 2021, 06:54:28 pm
Yesterday DH and friend started on a tree pruning marathon which will keep them fully occupied over this long weekend - DH is threatening some trees with his chain saw as they are pretty old and in bad health.  First to get the 'clip' was our crab apple ... we must have got 50 kg of fruit off it ... what to do with so many crab apples? I will visit our neighbour today to see if their pigs would like them.

I cleaned out the hen house then had to start prepping lunch for the guys and dinner with dessert.  Cooking takes up so much of the day.

Another neighbour dropped in some quinces as well, so now I am searching for recipes.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 02, 2021, 08:46:32 pm
Cookie, what a great idea for the buns.
Marina, I’m going to try making fruit vinegar with some of my Quinces, also jelly.  The crab apples also make wonderful jelly. I’m trying the fruit vinegar on lots of things. A splash is nice on my 2 second salad and I brush a chook with plum vinegar before roasting.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 03, 2021, 02:09:40 am
Your plum vinegar is delicious.

Can you point me in the direction of the quince jelly please.  Ta.  I found one nice sounding pie / tart recipe on recipe community but that was more for a dessert and I am trying to avoid desserts as much as possible .... way too much of a temptation for me!
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Post by: judydawn on April 03, 2021, 02:43:05 am
Marina, I can’t find a forum recipe for quince jelly but Chookie made this comment in one of the recipes and gave the following details. 

Yes you can make quince jelly in the TMX.   Chop the quinces up and cover them with water and cook until they are mushy.  Probably 30 min on varoma.  You will still have to strain them through a jelly bag.  Over night is best.  Then liquid back into TMX,  with 3/4 the volume in sugar.  Cook on varoma until it jells.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 03, 2021, 10:09:56 am
DD and I went out this morning. She worked yesterday.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 03, 2021, 08:15:49 pm
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Marina, I can’t find a forum recipe for quince jelly but Chookie made this comment in one of the recipes and gave the following details. 

Yes you can make quince jelly in the TMX.   Chop the quinces up and cover them with water and cook until they are mushy.  Probably 30 min on varoma.  You will still have to strain them through a jelly bag.  Over night is best.  Then liquid back into TMX,  with 3/4 the volume in sugar.  Cook on varoma until it jells.
Thanks Judy.  I knew there was inspiration somewhere on the forum as I (attempted) to make quince paste once before in the TMX but I forgot about it and it turned out to be more quince toffee than paste.  I will get on to this recipe today or tomorrow.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 05, 2021, 03:03:14 am
Thanks Judy for pointing Marina to the comments for the Quince jelly.
Using the TMX is convenient but doesn’t make much. Could mince a couple of lots in the TMX. and tip into large pot, cook, strain and use 3/4 sugar to liquid.
I love quince jelly but give most away.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 05, 2021, 06:52:55 am
Some housework, washing etc. I’m making a SD fruit loaf so I will see how that goes.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 05, 2021, 08:42:40 pm
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Thanks Judy for pointing Marina to the comments for the Quince jelly.
Using the TMX is convenient but doesn’t make much. Could mince a couple of lots in the TMX. and tip into large pot, cook, strain and use 3/4 sugar to liquid.
I love quince jelly but give most away.
I ended up making quince and coriander jelly.  I think I over cooked it slightly as it is very thick, but very nice nonetheless.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 05, 2021, 11:59:15 pm
Marina, that sounds very nice.
We are picking the Crab Apples and Medlars today. I’m still waiting for the Quinces to ripen. They were picked green.
Yesterday I cleaned up the raised beds in the veggie garden. Bought some covers from Bunnings to stop the Black Birds digging up the seedlings.  I have planted out all the lettuce seedlings.
Time to start more seedlings.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 06, 2021, 12:10:25 am
You've got beautiful crab apples, Chookie, ours are much smaller than yours and the bulk of them only semi ripe.  We took kilos and kilos off the tree we pruned back last weekend and are giving an 8 litre bin to a customer for her friend and we filled up our rubbish bin with all the rest.  I simply didn't have time to do anything with them.  There are still masses left on the tree so I may make some crab apple and raspberry jelly in a week or two.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 06, 2021, 07:15:55 am
We had a coffee run this morning. It’s always lovely. Everyone else had left but DH was still chatting. You can see our old Ute with the sparkly restored cars.
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Post by: judydawn on April 06, 2021, 08:05:40 am
Looking very proud of itself too cookie, another nice day for a run.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 06, 2021, 09:04:42 pm
Cookie, looks like your old Ute is being looked after by it’s big brothers. Lovely photo.
Out most of today. Flu injections, shopping.
I was given an Etsy voucher and decided to buy some jam labels to print myself.  Got into a fine pickle. Did it in the end.
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Post by: judydawn on April 07, 2021, 12:08:06 am
Very nice Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 07, 2021, 07:25:28 am
They are lovely Chookie. Well done.
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Post by: K Atie on April 07, 2021, 07:59:04 pm
Yesterday was spent at hospital Emergency for DD , long story short she has  severe Tonsillitis and Glandular fever ! Oh boy hardly ate for days and then could not swallow water . She became dehydrated and so so unwell . This list of symptoms were half a page it felt like , even on presenting at Emergency a rash on her palms that’s just looks odd ( possibly because of the antibiotics and GF ) . Wow a drip to rehydrate and steroids , nurophen , endone , it was like incredible to her her talk again after three days of texting. She managed to eat a sandwich and drank water , so we could go home !! But then decided to admit her , no beds available and we would have had to move hospitals, I took her home . It was like she was a new person . I wish it was going to be easy from now on but there’s a long road ahead . She ate so much tonight which is good . Rest rest . The hard part is I know that I have sore throat and boy what am I going to do ! Face that one tomorrow. It’s been a tough week . We will just have to be in Melbourne for a little while to be near hospital. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 07, 2021, 08:53:31 pm
Katie that sounds awful. Hope DD recovers, but it will take time.  Look after yourself.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 07, 2021, 09:00:12 pm
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Katie that sounds awful. Hope DD recovers, but it will take time.  Look after yourself.
Ditto. Hang in there.
Yesterday we went out for afternoon tea.  Haven’t done this for so long that I had forgotten just how nice it was.
Had flu injections.  Have to wait 3 weeks for vaccinations.
Family for Dinner, what a mess I made cooking. RAL and DD cleaned it up.  :)
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 08, 2021, 12:40:13 am
Making a mess cooking doesn't sound like you Chookie.  Hope it wasn't too bad.

Had an appointment for a facial yesterday ... what bliss to just lie back and relax.  Today I've got to get out to do a bit of shopping - I was meant to take the whole day off yesterday to to all these wee jobs but we were too busy so I am playing catch up today.

Sad news ... my favourite violin was sold yesterday  :'( now I will have to find another one!
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Post by: cookie1 on April 08, 2021, 06:48:52 am
Oh KAtie I know exactly how you feel. When DD was in her second last year of school she developed Glandular Fever. She fainted at school several times before they figured out what it was. We ended up[ making her up a bed in the living area of the house so that we could keep an eye on her. There weren't mobile phones then and she didn't have the strength to lift the receiver off the phone. DH and I took off week about to keep an eye on her for about a month. It can be very devastating, but they do recover. DD was diagnosed with a heart murmur from it, but that eventually corrected itself too. Thinking of your DD.

Sad news re your favourite violin Marina. Why was it your favourite?
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 08, 2021, 09:44:41 am
It was gorgeous, Cookie - a really beautiful instrument - in case you are interested:  https://grantviolins.com.au/product/violins/advanced-violins/178-ian-highfield-violin-2002/
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Post by: judydawn on April 08, 2021, 10:44:47 am
Sorry to hear of DD’s problems K Atie, I wish her (and you) the best of luck and a speedy recovery. There are many bumps in the road during our lifetime but we get there in the end.

I also love facials and massages Marina, I still have a voucher here looking at me but never seem to have time these days. Sorry you lost your favourite violin but you’re in the trade to sell so I hope you find a replacement favourite very soon.  I know what you mean about wee jobs to do, I seem to have stacks of them lately - at least 2 days each week for the past few. 
I had a doctor’s appointment this afternoon re a lump I found on my leg, being a bit paranoid about lumps nowadays I wanted it checked out.  No problems, I forget what he called it but it won’t go away and may get bigger.  Whilst there he offered to give me the flu vaccination, I was on the clinic list for the 20th to have one but I was pleased to get this one out of the way. 

I’ve been told it’s only a 2 week wait for the Covid one Chookie, not that it’s going to happen that quickly.  I’ve only been able to go online and put my name on a list for a call back when they’re able to make an appointment with me.  My doctor’s surgery aren’t doing it, we have to go afar for ours.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 08, 2021, 07:02:21 pm
You don't seem too worried so I trust the lump is benign, Judy.

Talking of massages - I love head massages when I go to the hairdressers, it is so relaxing.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 09, 2021, 12:03:58 am
Marina, what a beautiful instrument.  I can understand you not wanting to sell it.
I have been having the time of my life, ( and quite a challenge) printing jam labels. GD came yesterday and showed me a few tricks.
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Post by: judydawn on April 09, 2021, 04:00:44 am
Oh yes Marina, they’re the best but these days I only go for a cut so I miss out on them. My previous hairdresser knew how much I love them so used to do it for twice as long as anyone else did. No, not worried about the lump now.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 09, 2021, 04:29:18 am
Did I tell you about the VERY LARGE egg one of my young hens laid last week?  Turned out to be a triple yolker!!!  Never heard of that before … poor hen!
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Post by: cookie1 on April 09, 2021, 08:30:36 am
Wow, a triple yolker is amazing Marina I can see why you loved the violin, it is beautiful.

Judy it is always wise to have lumps checked, better to feel a little embarrassed than the lump be rotten.

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Post by: K Atie on April 09, 2021, 02:42:05 pm
Wow Marina a triple yoker that’s incredible. Love weighing the large eggs .
Well DD had a bad night and was in pain with both ears , booked into GP for both of us . Now I’m on antibiotics for a virus like Laryngitis , rolling eyes now , go figure . DD needed her medicine changed , due to possibly of liver not right it’s hard for her body to deal with too much Panadol . So it was good to clarify it all , no flu injections for us till we are better . DD slept all arvo .
 
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Post by: judydawn on April 09, 2021, 02:58:05 pm
That egg would have been a surprise Marina, did you fight over who was having it?
I made sure I had other questions to ask him so as not to waste his time cookie and I most definitely would have any lump checked out these days.  I actually saw this doctor at the football tonight so next time I see him I’ll let him know that he’s in the same section that I’m in. I’m at the back on the aisle and he’s much closer to the front in the middle so I’ve never noticed him there before. What a match, best one I’ve seen in a long time and even though my heart was racing all night I wasn’t stressed.
Lucky you could get in to see a doctor so quickly K Atie, hopefully the medication will help you both.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 09, 2021, 09:34:54 pm
Marina, in all my years of keeping Chooks, I have never seen a triple yolker.
Judy, Ral was asking if you would be at the football.  I said it would take a lot for you not to be there. Glad you enjoyed the match.
Not much happening here and it has turned cold with rain showers.
Pulling out the last of the Tomato plants.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 09, 2021, 11:15:35 pm
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Post by: judydawn on April 10, 2021, 12:59:40 am
A very apt sticker Chookie and I’m sure your friend will love hers too.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 10, 2021, 10:47:56 am
Fantastic labels Chookie.
Your footy team had a good win Judy. My team were beaten today. Saint Kilda played too well for us.
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Post by: judydawn on April 10, 2021, 11:48:42 am
Thanks cookie, it was great.  I hadn’t seen your results.
Today I visited the kids and caught up with the dogs and cats, the dogs wouldn’t leave my side for the whole time I was there - they’ll be coming to stay with me for the long weekend in June so will love that.  Then I came home and cleared out the contents of my maternal grand-mothers cupboard in readiness to give DD1, full of nothing important really except the bottom shelf which held the wine & liqueur bottles.  Posted all the stationery and an 8 litre urn on my local giveaway site with good results.  That kept me busy for a few hours.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 11, 2021, 09:51:08 am
DH and DD braved the weather today to go to a car show and display their cars. DH and the old ute won "Best Car at Show." He was pretty proud of the car. I stayed home out of the rain and baked.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 11, 2021, 11:24:39 am
Well done Cookie’s DH.
Sorting clothes. Filled one black garbage bag.  More to go.
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Post by: mab19 on April 12, 2021, 03:00:54 am
It's been very quiet here lately as I haven't been feeling up to doing very much.  I finally had my CT scan last week but no results yet.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 12, 2021, 04:18:59 am
Hope the results are good, Mab.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 12, 2021, 06:23:44 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on April 12, 2021, 04:18:59 am
Hope the results are good, Mab.

Ditto
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Post by: judydawn on April 12, 2021, 01:01:40 pm
Good luck with your results Margaret, it’s terrible waiting for them.
Congratulations Mr cookie, a great achievement and you must be so proud of him cookie.
Good work Chookie, I’ve been doing something similar but not in the clothes line. I’ve been going through storage cupboards and posting all sorts of things on our local giveaway site, had most of yesterdays postings collected today so I posted another 13 items tonight.  Looks like another busy day of collection tomorrow.  So far I’ve only given things I haven’t used or needed for the past 2 years or more, whether it will stop at that remains to be seen. 
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Post by: cookie1 on April 13, 2021, 05:00:11 am
Well done Judy.
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Post by: K Atie on April 13, 2021, 01:24:42 pm
Hope the results are good Mab .
Cookie your DH must be very happy .
Well I stayed in bed till 3 pm !! I did get breakfast and had soup very late lunch also read my book . But I was determined to stay put and away form DD who did not need me coughing near her . In fact it was good for us as we have been literally on top of each other for the last few weeks . Two people have never gone through so many boxes of tissues and coughing for hours on end ... nothing helps , warm water is about the only thing that temporary gives me a break . Honey and lemon , BHAGardens cold flu drink ( part the reason I got the induction hot plate ) don’t seem to help . DD seems to be a bit better today , but when went outside she felt little faint . Very tiered . The GP got back to me to say all my bloods were good .. but at some stage in the past I have had glandular fever!! Apparently this is common that you don’t know . Clearly unlike DD who has sever glandular fever and tonsillitis ! Reassured me that I have a viral laryngitis not the same as DD . Bring on tomorrow.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on April 13, 2021, 06:01:35 pm
🤞for good results Margaret.
Well done to your DH Cookie. 👏

I bought 5 dahlias recently and potted them up this afternoon. Can’t chance putting them outside yet until overnight frosts disappear. We had snow yesterday. Bit of shock waking up to a covering of snow, 😳

DS arrived at lunchtime. Brought SD rolls and pain au chocolate, potato salad  he had made. From his garden he brought spinach, purple sprouting broccoli and kale.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 14, 2021, 12:42:04 am
Mab, hope the results are ok.
KAtie, you are having a rough time. A day in bed not a bad idea.
CC, all those goodies from your DS sound wonderful.  Love Dahlias. Such a variety. 
More cleaning out of clothes today.
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Post by: judydawn on April 14, 2021, 12:51:17 am
Thank you cookie, I’m enjoying this cull more than any other I’ve done. It ties me to the house waiting for people to pick up their goodies but it’s working well for me this week.
I agree with Chookie K Atie, a day in bed and in your own space will do you no harm. It may take some time to get over this so I hope you have plenty of books to read.
Denise, your son is a constant in your lives even with the Corona problems, how lovely for all of you.  You sounded a bit surprised with the snow, obviously you don’t get it very often? I love dahlias but have never grown them myself.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 14, 2021, 08:12:45 am
Your DS sounds a very good cook Denise. It must be so cold to be getting snow.
KAtie, rest up and get well soon. My DD took some time to get over her glandular fever.
I love dahlias but have only grown them successfully once.

I did our grocery shopping this morning. It was a mad house. It's only a small suburban shopping centre but has Coles, Woolworths and Aldi. It is also the car park for a theatre. This morning the theatre has something on and there was an animal petting at the shops.
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Post by: K Atie on April 16, 2021, 01:58:09 am
Thank you all for your kind thoughts . DD spends the days doing her uni assessments , I seem to have bursts of sorting ,tying and cleaning . DD is resting , I find her asleep on the floor by the heater , that’s fine . DH and DS came to Melbourne for the day , well they stopped in Ballarat and and got DS his first suit for school dinner dance then X-ray for his spine , long story but everything is fine there . They visited my DM then looked for DS shoes ! Eventually they came and dropped dinner and books and jumpers to me , stood at a distance away said hi and left . felt Strange and isolated but no way do we want them sick too . So sick of coughing and DD too . Lots more good food needed for DD I think .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 16, 2021, 12:00:21 pm
You poor thing KAtie.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 17, 2021, 07:43:11 am
Been sticking labels on jam jars.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 17, 2021, 07:47:52 am
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 17, 2021, 09:29:40 am
The label looks good, Chookie.  You must be really happy with them
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Post by: cookie1 on April 17, 2021, 12:20:59 pm
I did a bit of housework today but ended up with hay fever. There is a lot of smoke around at the moment as they are burning off in the hills. We have a car show tomorrow and DH is lending a young couple one of our Model A’s to take. They came over to pick it up in his cute little work car. DH would dearly love this car but the young man won’t sell it to him. It’s so little and cute.
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Post by: mab19 on April 18, 2021, 03:42:38 am
Your labels look good Chookie.

I love the little car Cookie and the name of the business, very clever.
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Post by: judydawn on April 18, 2021, 07:16:21 am
Such a cutie cookie.
You’re all set now with your labels Chookie, the chook one is perfect for you.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 18, 2021, 07:30:13 am
DD and DH went to the car show today. They let me off.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 18, 2021, 09:51:18 pm
I also love that little car.  What a sweetie.
Not much happening here. 6 monthly blood test today.  Fasting .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2021, 04:52:52 am
Only boring jobs here today. I need to go out and get my diabetes blood test, (Hb1Ac). Thankfully I don't have to fast for that one Chookie. I need to drop a book at the library too. I just need to get my mojo on and change clothes and do it.
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Post by: K Atie on April 20, 2021, 07:41:18 am
Up with the birds today to get DD to her uni class . I did a bit more cleaning. Picked DD up only there for 3 hours . Got some veggie boxes to put a lot of old cookbooks and other things in for op shop !! We went to get a few things and DD ended up with a nice black dress, short puffa jacket and tops ( at lest she will be a bit warmer )  DD seems to have what I have or just more of being unwell ! Back to doing her uni work . It is so cold this arvo.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 20, 2021, 08:08:16 am
Take care KAtie.
My brother came to visit this morning. We only see each other every month or so as it's quite a drive to his place. It took him 2 hours to get to my place this morning as there was an accident on the freeway.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 22, 2021, 12:55:57 am
K Atie it has been very cold. 1 degree here at 8 am.  White frost. Hope your DD is not overdoing it. 
I have been asked to cook for a group picnic.  Thought I would make Portuguese custard tarts and individual Quiches.  No heating facility. Judy, I think you posted a recipe for mushroom tarts. Will see if I can find it.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 22, 2021, 06:44:29 am
That will keep you out of mischief Chookie. I did the ironing this morning and floors.
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Post by: judydawn on April 22, 2021, 07:48:44 am
Chookie the little tarts are in Snacks & Starters https://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=7770.0
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Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2021, 09:29:11 am
We went out to coffee with friends today. Up into the Swan Valley which was very nice. I was looking forward to going out for coffee with DD tomorrow as we haven't been for a few weeks, but we have a 3 day lockdown. I feel for those that were going away for the weekend.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 23, 2021, 01:06:49 pm
Thanks Judy for the link . Will be making a long tart from the recipe tomorrow .
Started cooking at 8 am.  Made 24 Portuguese Tarts, Wholemeal Country loaf, 6 small jars of Crab Apple Jelly, ( Marina thanks  for the lovely  jars ), double batch of Surprise biscuits and little Apple  custard tarts. Nearly forgot the Quiche.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 24, 2021, 09:02:31 am
Basically sitting round. I keep feeling that we may be in for more lockdown and I will do things then. Silly me.
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Post by: judydawn on April 24, 2021, 09:09:03 am
Yes that happened here earlier when there was going to be a 4 or 6 day lockdown cookie. We were all looking forward to the break to get jobs done around the house but it only lasted 3 days and a lot of people hadn’t even started their jobs. It can go either way really but one thing is for sure, you never know when it’s going to happen.
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Post by: K Atie on April 24, 2021, 11:00:20 pm
life is a challenge. DD is ok but had sinus and eye trouble so on Wednesday off to GP , more antibiotics and pain meds . She is very good bounces back but really we are doing nothing . DD just sits at the dinning table and works away on her design assessments . I have watched a lot of tv and cleaning out the pantry cupboard... who new you could have so many large jars ... op shop my benefit. Still in Melbourne and still cannot see DM , this is breaking my heart she is so tiered now it’s been hard to even talk on the phone for her . But we get a FaceTime in now and again . I have not been home for so long ! Now DH has a cold so that’s why we didn’t get to go home ! Missed seeing DS and doing a Birthday dinner and cake , he will be 16 next week , feel like he is the neglected child at the moment. But he will be will his mates at school and boarding house .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 25, 2021, 01:15:32 am
Waiting for GD to come and do a few jobs.
Cookie, thinking of you in lockdown. 3 days not too bad.  Hope it stays that way.
Yesterday were bought Fish and chips and dove down to the lake and ate them.
kAtie, hang in there, Tough times do pass.
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Post by: judydawn on April 25, 2021, 04:10:22 am
Kids are tougher than we think K Atie, they just get on with things and accept difficult situations whereas we worry about these things. It prepares them for adult life when not everything runs as smoothly as we would like. DM is in a different situation, at her age she needs family support and it is hard for us when we cannot give it.  Best of luck to you all, get well soon.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 25, 2021, 07:17:13 am
I feel for you KAtie. I haven't done a lot. I vacuumed and washed the floors this morning. We will need to wait until tomorrow to see if our lockdown is any longer. I found the long one last year easier, at least I knew where I stood. DD has holidays this week and we had planned lunch out and a couple of other things. If we are locked down at least she will get lots of rest. I don't know if the builders will still be able to work on her house. Although some work was done there yesterday.
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Post by: K Atie on April 25, 2021, 02:58:42 pm
Judy your words helped thank you , so right about the kids they are very adaptable. I’m trying to hang in there Chookie it’s hard . I think I’ll miss DD as she plans to go back to college tomorrow, it’s good but I am a little concerned . I have feed her up with so much green veg and meat that I’ll hoping it will benefit for a little while . Now I will have to keep the good food up to myself too. DS went to the anzac service with school and then made Anzac biscuits at the boarding house .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 26, 2021, 09:32:12 am
Bits and pieces that needed doing. It was 31/32 here today. Weird.

We are so lucky, our lockdown finishes tonight. I’m amazed that there hasn’t been more community transmission. Maybe a few more days will show some. Masks for now but at least it is cooler now.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 26, 2021, 12:25:26 pm
I had a grocery delivery from Woolworths today.
We have a Very strange grocery store in Ballarat.  It is a big shed/shop with slabs of products. Mostly tins and packets.  Bit like Costco, you can buy in bulk or individual items. Everything is much cheaper than the Supermarket, about the same as Aldi but different stuff. No fresh or frozen. 
We also have a very cheap fruit and veggie shop. Good also for bulk buying. 
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Post by: judydawn on April 26, 2021, 01:33:18 pm
Cookie that’s a ridiculous temperature for this time of the year, lucky that the lockdown was a short one.
You certainly have everything you want in Ballarat Chookie, so many options.
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Post by: K Atie on April 26, 2021, 11:23:32 pm
Cookie I have to say my favourite place in Ballarat is Wilson’s fruit and veg . Quiet morning,  DD discovered the bus timetable had changed to get to uni from college , she made it by ten minutes. Spoke to DS for his 16th birthday before school , going out with a few mates for dinner and DH taking them .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 27, 2021, 10:16:30 am
DD and I went on a shopping binge. I bought a new dressing gown and a pair of shoes from Paul Carroll that I will wear around the house. I need something that is supportive and comfortable.
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Post by: mab19 on April 28, 2021, 06:19:42 am
I had my hair cut yesterday.  Supermarket shopping today.
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Post by: judydawn on April 28, 2021, 08:02:04 am
I’ve had a busy day, I washed then went to the nursery for 16 pansy plants, did some food shopping, cooked 2 dishes, planted out the pansies and repotted one of my indoor plants to make 2 plants then washed the car. That’s it for the day, kept myself very busy but my dear Mum was on my mind the whole time as today is the first anniversary of her death. A candle is burning and she is smiling down at me from the TV cabinet.
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Post by: K Atie on April 28, 2021, 09:20:31 am
Judy what a lovely thing to do planting pansies , thinking of you .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 28, 2021, 12:14:50 pm
Gosh Judy, that time passed very, very quickly. Your Mum will certainly be keeping an eye on you.

DD and I went to a shop she wanted to go to over the river tonight. We have heaps of smoke around again. We need a breeze to move it on.  You can just see the city skyline as we went over the Narrows Bridge. It’s very close, just lost in the smoke.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 28, 2021, 07:48:51 pm
The year has certainly sped by Judy, I thought the image of her looking down on you was very lovely and touching.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 30, 2021, 12:51:36 pm
I hope everyone is well and happy. It’s very quiet here. 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
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Post by: judydawn on April 30, 2021, 02:39:29 pm
I’m well and happy here cookie, it is very quiet isn’t it?
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 30, 2021, 08:43:08 pm
I thought that something had gone seriously wrong ... not a thing for two days.  Glad to see that it is all OK.
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Post by: mab19 on May 01, 2021, 05:58:27 am
Just sorting through my wardrobe.  Getting ahead and looking for suitable clothes for Qld.  I have a choice of going in June or July with my DIL.  Staying with my GD.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2021, 12:07:44 pm
That will be lovely Mab.
Marina I found it really wonderful that we are on the lookout for each other.
We have another 3covid cases. Originally from hotel quarantine. We are still wearing masks. I went to the hairdresser yesterday and when my hair was washed the lass wasn’t too careful and my mask ended up being saturated. As it dried while I had it on it started to smell. I couldn’t wait to get to the car and remove it. All washed and ready to go again.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 01, 2021, 09:17:33 pm
Just catching up. Have been very busy here.
DS and DBI took us out for lunch. Lots of time in garden.  Cleaning up and planting peas.
Had our vaccine shots, no reaction at all.
Had problem with kitchen drawer and neighbour came and fixed it.   Also brought over some purple Kongo potatoes to try.
Judy, I can’t  believe that a year  has passed.
Cookie, nice shopping.
Mab, sounds like a lovely holiday coming up.
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Post by: K Atie on May 01, 2021, 10:41:17 pm
Finery two days ago I got to the GP and was given all clear to see DM , as was DD . After not seeing her for a month except a bit of FaceTime ( not lately ) . The best hug and love but the most sadist day , a very quick collect of DD to see her too . Cares are full time and nurses once a day . I’ve had not much sleep the last two days . My DM is so unwell we love her so much but this is going to be a very tough time . We are all sad . Yesterday I spent most of the day with her and the Carer , with family and grand kids popping in , she was a lot brighter , which was a bonus . I am writing this as a step to trying to be strong . I was told a when I was a young adult , home is were you are . This helps when I miss being home so much and my DS and DH .
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Post by: judydawn on May 02, 2021, 01:36:38 am
Seeing her family would have been a huge boost for your Mum Katie, having full time carers is not the same as having a loving family around you but at least she has someone there to care for her. Hopefully you can reunite with DH & DS in the very near future
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Post by: cookie1 on May 02, 2021, 11:58:10 am
KAtie it is very hard when you are torn between a parent and your own family. You don’t have to be brave, she’d a tear or kick a door when you need to. Hopefully you will be able to see DH and DS very soon.
Chookie I’m pleased you had no reaction with your vaccination.
I had a very slack day today. Watched my footy team win too, which was lovely. (On tv)
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Post by: K Atie on May 02, 2021, 10:36:09 pm
Thank you Judy and Cookie . The carers are there so we can be family to mum , it means we are there for her and I am spending the day with her . Mum is just sleepy all the time now , it’s up and down . DS is very upset I hoping he  just remembers her how she was , it’s hard .
Today’s goal is for me to eat more !! The day just flys by and I forget , so that is stopping today .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 03, 2021, 06:14:25 am
K. Atie , very tough times for you.  Hang in there.
Today I was diagnosed wit Type 2 diabetes. I have been battling pre diabetes for 10 years. Dr. has put me on pills, minimum dose.
Cookie, I may need your help.  Please.
I thought I might have to buy some cooking books :D. However I found plenty that count carbs and  calories. Also some specific Diabetic ones.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 03, 2021, 06:44:37 am
Oh Chookie what a bugger. I have my check up due soon and am wondering if I will be put on medication. I have been lucky so far. I just try not to eat naughty things and have my carbs. It is such a different way of thinking. I'm sure you will be fine.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 03, 2021, 09:03:47 am
I strongly suspect I am not far behind you in that diagnosis, Chookie, I have been putting off visiting the doctor for a while but the last blood test I had earlier this year didn't raise any flags so hopefully I am worrying about nothing.
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Post by: judydawn on May 03, 2021, 09:26:28 am
So sorry to hear that Chookie and to me diabetes is one of the hardest things to understand.  So many things you shouldn’t eat, Cookie does a great job managing hers so hopefully she will have some basic ideas for you. I was diagnosed early last year by a very young doctor but since my op it’s been impossible to eat much at all and I’ve had 2 doctors and a Diabetic Adviser tell me I am not a diabetic. I therefore just eat what I can and will see how future sugar tests go, at least I’m unable to eat cakes, bread and other things diabetics shouldn’t eat much of. 

K Atie in your situation food is the last thing on your mind, I’m glad you’ve had a good talk to yourself and plan to change that. 
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Post by: mab19 on May 04, 2021, 05:12:49 am
Quote from: achookwoman on May 03, 2021, 06:14:25 am

Today I was diagnosed wit Type 2 diabetes. I have been battling pre diabetes for 10 years. Dr. has put me on pills, minimum dose.

I'm also pre diabetic and have been for a good while.  DH is also diabetic and is on medication.  i try to watch what we eat but my downfall is bread & cake. 
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Post by: cookie1 on May 04, 2021, 07:41:52 am
My downfall is bread. I try to stick to 2 slices of SD a day, but DH does cut them thick and I don't complain.
I have decided that if I need medication, so be it.

We had a coffee run this morning with the old ute. Lovely to catch up with people. It was a bit wet in the ute but we love to take it out.
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Post by: judydawn on May 04, 2021, 12:56:04 pm
I have to agree re the bread, whether you shouldn’t be eating it or can’t eat it, without bread in your diet it makes lunch and breakfast choices so much more difficult.
You can’t and don’t let rain spoil your car runs cookie, catching up with friends is the best thing for us.
Today I went for a browse up a local shopping strip and bought a few clothes then this afternoon I had 2 friends visit at the same time.  Both came with many gifts, they really spoilt me and made me feel very special.  My kids arrived late today from interstate so that was the icing on the cake.
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Post by: K Atie on May 04, 2021, 02:21:07 pm
Chookie that’s no fun re diabetes. But you will find a way to enjoy food your way .
Tonight will be the second night I’m sleeping at mums . Last night we all had a call to come to mum as her breathing was not good . I stayed , the two carers stayed too . We are managing mum keeping her comfortable. Foe three hours I went to get food today , in the end one of the carers got us food , I could not leave mum . I asked her if I could sleep in her bed again, she raised her eyebrows and gave a little smile , bless her . We got a hospital bed for her yesterday she is more comfortable than the recliner now . Yes I ate and drank lots of tea and water .
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Post by: judydawn on May 04, 2021, 02:54:37 pm
Looking after people in their own home has certainly changed since I was involved with carers
K Atie, having 2 carers staying overnight would be better than being in hospital I would think.  Mum is being looked after really well with the 3 of you there for her, bless you all.
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Post by: mab19 on May 05, 2021, 07:22:12 am
I did the shopping this morning.  The less I buy the more it seems to cost.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 05, 2021, 07:34:21 am
KAtie a very hard time for you. We are thinking of you.
I did the grocery shopping this morning too. My docket was much larger than usual so I checked it very carefully. No mistakes, I had just bought more than normal. It seems that many things run out at once.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 05, 2021, 09:08:41 am
K Atie, sounds like you are doing a great job.  Take some comfort in that.
Cookie, bread is a killer.  I’m still making it but give most away. I’ve made SD crumpets for breakfast.  I agree about the shopping.  Seems to be costing me double.
Mab, I was pre diabetes for years but it gradually very slowly increased.  The lack of exercise is what finally pushed me over the edge.
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Post by: judydawn on May 05, 2021, 10:37:25 am
I went to the movies this afternoon with my SIL, it was a film about our football club. 

The other day I was in an op shop and one of the volunteers was very chatty. She suggested I take Flaxseed Oil and by the time I walked down to the health shop I’d forgotten why she said it would do me good LOL.  I bought it anyway then googled its benefits that night.  I was certainly impressed with what I read so will continue using it.  I then found out that a friend had been taking it for 10 years, she’s certainly healthy enough and although she is turning 80 this year she only looks 70.  Apart from the internal goodness it does, I hope it works on my face too!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 06, 2021, 02:13:46 pm
I use flaxseeds in my bread Judy, but that is all. I will have to Google the oil.
I did the ironing this morning and a few odd jobs. It seemed to take me all day.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 06, 2021, 10:27:47 pm
 Days in the garden. Lovely warm days after a cold spell. Hasn’t left much time for cooking.
Judy, must also look at the oil. I always have linseeds in the freezer .  Add then to bread an LSA.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 06, 2021, 11:52:47 pm
All day photo shoot in the shop for our new web site happening today - what a lot of work is involved behind the scenes.
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Post by: mab19 on May 07, 2021, 03:08:42 am
Taking advantage of the nice weather and washed all the bedding.
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Post by: judydawn on May 07, 2021, 07:43:37 am
I’ve seen my ENT Specialist this morning, all good there.  The other 2 appointments are the week after next.  Going out to dinner tonight for DD2’s birthday and it’s nice to have DD1 and SIL in town and able to join us.  Must google the menu so that I know what’s available.
Look forward to seeing your new blog Marina.  I know how much is involved in these things as DH, Mum and I took part in a 6 minute film about the nursing home a couple of years ago and the filming took all afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 07, 2021, 09:51:41 am
I must agree re filming. DH took our old car to be involved in a documentary some time back. He was needed all day but the car was only appearing in about 10 or so minutes of it. Fun though.
I went to the chemist this morning-it isn’t cheap!
We had to bring forward our flu shots as the nursing home will only allow us in if we have had the 2021 vaccination. The GP was very good and we are being squished in next week. It’s free entry for all on Mothers’ Day. Seems a bit silly, but they call the shots.

Good news for you Judy.
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Post by: K Atie on May 07, 2021, 01:51:07 pm
It is with great sadness that my mum passed away on Wednesday night 5th of May at home . It was a very precious time the last few days . I cared for her with the guidance of the loving carers , they were so good with mum . I will never forget their love to my mum . I held mums hand for hours , it was a very special time . I cried for a long time . I feel so sad but family around is healing .
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Post by: judydawn on May 07, 2021, 02:14:09 pm
So sorry for your loss K Atie, our Mums are so precious. May the dear soul Rest In Peace, it must have been so comforting for her knowing you were with her until the end.  I’ve found nursing staff are brilliant with their palliative care whether that be at home or in a nursing home, they are a very important part of our loved ones final days.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 07, 2021, 08:31:22 pm
My condolences on the passing of your mum, K Atie. You were so lucky to be able to be with her for her final days and I am sure she found comfort in that precious time.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 08, 2021, 06:55:09 am
My deepest sympathy to you and your family KAtie. It is wonderful that you were able to be with her. I’m sure she was aware and  loved you dearly. 
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Post by: achookwoman on May 09, 2021, 10:33:13 pm
K Atie, best wishes to you and family for what is a very sad time.  You were very fortunate that you were able to be here.

Friend for lunch today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 10, 2021, 12:28:26 am
Picked 8kg of olives off one of our olive trees
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Post by: K Atie on May 10, 2021, 01:32:27 pm
Thank you Judy,Marina,Cookie and Chookie .
I’m ok , I miss DM so much . We are going through the process at the moment, flowers and printers today . Amongst it all I managed to open the car door and it Swang back hitting my glasses !! They looked bad , luckily I got them fixed boy they are tough .
Dropped DD Back to college and returned to my DM place no one there ! First night on my own , spoke to a girlfriend for an hour that helped . I’m ok and so is DD but it’s so hard , after all this it’s going to be very quiet .
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Post by: cookie1 on May 10, 2021, 01:49:35 pm
There will be a big hole in your life for some time KAtie.
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Post by: mab19 on May 11, 2021, 03:08:49 am
Sending you my condolences Katie, I am so sorry for your loss.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 11, 2021, 07:50:33 am
Are you going to process the olives Marina?

We applied for and got a visa to go way up to my brother's place this morning It is an hour each way on the highway. We had a pleasant visit though.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 11, 2021, 09:01:43 am
I am not going to process the olives myself (I don't even like them!)... DH will do some, and we are giving the rest away to friends and neighbours.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 11, 2021, 11:32:19 pm
 KAtie, consider applying to Uni for special consideration for DD.  My DF died while DS and DD were at Uni. It was the only year that DS didn’t get first class honours.   It is only used by the Uni if they fail. Look after yourself.
Cookie, that is very strict that you needed a visa.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 12, 2021, 07:53:06 am
Just joking Chookie, it is such a trip we say that. I do the same to Tenina.

Yes definitely apply to the uni KAtie. They are very good. DD had something similar during her first year uni exams. In fact from memory she didn't even sit the exam, but did the supp exam when it was on a couple of months later.

We had our flu needles this morning.
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Post by: judydawn on May 12, 2021, 08:33:56 am
I had my Covid jab last night at a hospital clinic, easy process and I didn’t feel a thing (yet!)
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Post by: K Atie on May 12, 2021, 02:41:07 pm
Yes will remind DD re uni special consideration again .
It’s been a very busy day , tidied up the house , mum would be proud it’s almost shinning . Tomorrow will be DM funeral I think I’m ok . We are all very tiered I think . But I’ll need a lot of strength to pull tomorrow off . A friend texted me tonight , it’s amazing how a few words can make you feel good ..” she was so proud of you - and for good reason “ . Also got to hug my DS tonight, well his so tall he hugged me .
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Post by: judydawn on May 13, 2021, 04:43:40 am
So much to do after the loss of our loved ones K Atie, your job is almost done. Good luck with holding up for tomorrow’s funeral, these days they’re usually a celebration of the person’s life and I’m sure your DM had a great life.

I slept in until 9.28am this morning so after a quick shower and a glass of Sustagen I was only 5 minutes late for my 10 am gym class.  For the first time in my life I had to leave the bed unmade.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 13, 2021, 09:46:42 am
Even though the bed was unmade Judy, it's good you slept in.
KAtie tomorrow will be very hard, but it is the beginning of a new part of your life. It certainly won't feel like it though. Sending hugs.

I slept all afternoon. My first Nanna nap for a few weeks. I blamed the flu needle, but I don't think it was.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 15, 2021, 02:01:54 am
Just a question.   Does anyone have experience with buying and using an online nutritional calculator?  If I am going to post any Diabetic recipes and other Diabetics are going to use them then I need to post the correct nutritional amounts. ( my Blog was set up solely for my use but other people do use it )

KAtie, hold strong for the funeral.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 15, 2021, 06:02:21 am
I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but try this:  https://xyris.com.au/products/easy-diet-diary/
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Post by: cookie1 on May 15, 2021, 06:55:05 am
Sorry Chookie, can't help.
I've done a bit of housework. I will wash the floors now as DH has gone to see his Mum. As it's cool (19) I may then sit and read. I have got a loaf of Classic Bread rising.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 15, 2021, 08:39:14 am
Thanks Marina, but what I’m after is the list of nutrients that is often at the bottom of a recipe.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 15, 2021, 10:51:43 am
I'll keep looking, I know I have this somewhere

This isn't the one I was thinking of but it might help  https://www.foodstandards.gov.au/industry/npc/Pages/nutrition-panel-calculator.aspx
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 15, 2021, 06:33:34 pm
Quote from: K Atie on May 07, 2021, 01:51:07 pm
It is with great sadness that my mum passed away on Wednesday night 5th of May at home . It was a very precious time the last few days . I cared for her with the guidance of the loving carers , they were so good with mum . I will never forget their love to my mum . I held mums hand for hours , it was a very special time . I cried for a long time . I feel so sad but family around is healing .
So sorry to hear that your  Mum has passed away Katie.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 16, 2021, 09:50:24 pm
Marina, many thanks for that. I will try it later and see if I can work it.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 17, 2021, 07:50:35 am
We had a funeral to attend this  morning. A much loved member of our car club and another car club. It was a very big funeral and was a burial. As cars aren't permitted into the cemetery during the week it was a very long walk for some elderly members. We should have used our brains and got permission to take a couple of cars in for them.
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Post by: K Atie on May 17, 2021, 02:35:47 pm
Thank you all for your kind words . I stayed strong , my siblings and family were so good . My DD read a poem , she did a great job , DH and DS were Pallbearers , humbling  and beyond DS years ( only 16) . I was ok until they played the song A man and a woman as mum left the church . A wake at the church hall then family back to mums and the caters had also made lunch for all of the family . Lots of joy had . The young went out , including DD , DH went home . Just DS and my DB and his partner , we ate left overs . Lots of hugs and love .
I packed up two houses the next day and headed home with DS , we chattered about how little we had seen of each other and he kept me awake as we were home very late that night .
Reality , exhausted but took DS to boarding house next day for his dinner dance . Home to a house full of mice , one trap five in an hour . Truly I’ve never had such a problem. So put with the bait and I do not care I did it myself ( always DH job) new Easter present, a five step ladder used to get into the roof , threw bait hard and fast into roof . Under house and in sheds . Might add they ate all the Easter bunnies eggs , so we used chocolate in the traps , no peanut butter or cheese this time . Everything smells and I am tired of vacuuming up the mess and yes washed one shelf of towels in the linen cupboard!! Meanwhile DH is planting the crop , I’ve been on dinner lunch paddock runs . Yes the mice holes in the paddock are bad too.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 18, 2021, 01:00:30 am
KAtie , not good about the mice  We fortunately haven’t got them, yet. Hate it when they get into the house. Those blue waxy blocks are good.
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2021, 01:35:16 am
What a problem to have to come home to K Atie, I couldn’t cope with that at all. I don’t mind setting the trap but could never remove the bodies - that was DH’s job.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 18, 2021, 05:12:57 am
At least you are home KAtie. That is wonderful.  I have been seeing the mice on tv, it really looks dreadful. It must be really hard to deal with.
I have been outside most of the morning. Trying to cut off all the affected parts of our rose bushes. Perth has a Chilli thrip problem at the moment. They are carried in the air and seem to be everywhere.
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Post by: mab19 on May 18, 2021, 06:39:00 am
Katie, we saw on TV about the mice plague.  They are a terrible pest and cause so much damage.  That is not what you needed to come home to after all you have been through.
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2021, 07:14:51 am
I hope you’re very careful when pruning roses cookie, I know 2 people who suffered badly after a thorn pierced their skin, we believe this was the cause of the death of one of them. The other person took 3 years to recover.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 19, 2021, 08:06:02 am
Oh gosh Judy, that is frightening. I only stabbed myself on a thorn once. I was careful as a friend ended up in hospital with a big mark up his arm from the thorn. It infected something. I will need to prune them a little later, as I was just cutting off all the bits affected by the chilli thrip.
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Post by: judydawn on May 19, 2021, 10:32:47 am
We all need to be very careful cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on May 19, 2021, 01:47:07 pm
Had some help cleaning up after the mice today .
Yoga yesterday , Zoom bookclub tonight .
Mice cleaning tomorrow gosh they even ate the bathroom cabinet trying to get out !
Going to get some peppermint candles tomorrow from our candle man , mice do not like peppermint so I believe, will find out from our candle man .
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Post by: judydawn on May 19, 2021, 02:29:24 pm
You’ve got a battle on your hands K Atie.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 19, 2021, 09:07:45 pm
O M G, KAtie, I think they will eat the peppermint candles.
Yesterday, weekly shopping. Still exploring what is available in Ballarat. GoVida health food shop had Japanese seaweed and special corn flour for making Mexican tortillas. Couldn’t buy these items anywhere else.
We had morning tea out. We shared a slice of Passionfruit sponge. After a strict couple of weeks, did I enjoy it!!
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Post by: judydawn on May 19, 2021, 11:28:03 pm
I bet you did Chookie.  A little treat every now and then is well deserved.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 20, 2021, 03:20:52 am
Just as well I enjoyed the 1/2 sponge slice as my numbers were up a bit. 1  1/2 slice contained my full day quota of sugar, 30 grams.
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Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2021, 03:28:21 am
It’s figures like that which will have you think twice about having a treat isn’t it Chookie?  Best to make your own treats I reckon.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 20, 2021, 07:05:20 am
DD and I share a treat on Saturdays when we have coffee. I test my BS Saturday morning! Before goodies.

We hope to go away next Monday for 4 nights. So I'm belting round trying to get things done. We have a very long car run on Sunday so I won't be able to get anything done then. It's going to be very wet then and on Sunday too so I will wash tomorrow. I hate leaving any washing or ironing. I will make bread to take tomorrow and freeze it in slices. We don't like bought bread. Silly us. I will also cook a corned beef to have for sandwiches at lunch time.
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Post by: K Atie on May 20, 2021, 01:32:45 pm
Lots of jobs today , just keep busy . Well between mice duty .. think I’ll do stage two tomorrow water ramps for mice sounds like less work , lots of texts re DM as it is/was her Birthday today . Fine until tonight when I remembered her last moments and I cried a lot . But I did manage to get some peppermint and Eucalyptus candles and these will tell those pesky creatures to stay away, also make the house smell nice hopefully.
Tomorrow I’m going to go for a walk with a friend ,
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Post by: achookwoman on May 21, 2021, 03:03:51 am
Cookie very wise to have your treat prior  to testing. Unfortunately at the moment , I test every morning.
KAtie, first anniversaries after the death of a loved one are always difficult.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2021, 10:25:40 am
KAtie I'm sure you will have lots of moments when you shed a tear or two for a long time. It's ok to do so. Dad has been gone 24 years and Mum 17 years but there are still occasions when I get a little over come with a memory.
I bakes some bread and some Choc Chip cookies today. I also put a few things in the van.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 21, 2021, 11:57:29 am
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Marina, many thanks for that. I will try it later and see if I can work it.
This is still not the one I was looking for, but here's another:  https://www.verywellfit.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4157076
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Post by: K Atie on May 21, 2021, 12:04:41 pm
Lovely walk in the fog 3 degrees!
Well the mice found DH wool jumper number two very tasty and warm ... never seen such huge holes from a mouse o .
Washed a lot of my clothes that they have lived in . Endless .
Going to try to finish tidying up bathroom then out to shops for food and DS hockey game .
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Post by: judydawn on May 21, 2021, 12:30:32 pm
Those pesky mice are going to give you plenty of extra housework K Atie.
Today I had a win with my internet provider, a friend popped in with 6 as new jumpers and cardigans her daughter didn’t want, I changed my bed and washed, vacuumed then washed the tiled floors before meeting another friend to see the movie Finding Love which we both enjoyed.  The day flew by.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 22, 2021, 01:00:06 am
GD came for dinner last night.  she is a wonder, fixed computer so it would talk to 2 iPads and my MacBook Pro.  I can now print labels different sizes.  So today i am playing with the MacBook which i have never used to its potential. waste of time but terrific fun.
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Post by: judydawn on May 22, 2021, 02:40:17 am
The young ones are great aren’t they Chookie, you can now have the whole weekend to ‘waste’ time.  Have fun!

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Post by: cookie1 on May 22, 2021, 09:53:54 am
That’s not wasting time Chookie. You are educating yourself.
This morning DD and I hit the shops. She hasn’t been for about 3 weeks.  Neither of us bought anything.
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Post by: K Atie on May 22, 2021, 11:35:45 pm
Hockey game for DS , go to be out . Had a mini dashound puppy hug . Home , DS DH and I checked the crops for slugs , none yet , canola just emerging. Boys out preparing lupines with a soak of treatment ready to plant . Roast on fire restarted . lots of jumpers hand washed , they are my really special ones the mice got into lucky only had to wash . This morning finerly caught a mouse that has been keeping me awake all night !! New trap looks Lethal . Freezing this am .
Yet another crazy day , hopefully DS gets up and helps DH plant or wash my car ... so many jobs for him , then to Melbourne for dentist .
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Post by: cookie1 on May 23, 2021, 11:02:46 am
We had a car run today. It was well out into the country. We did 175 mile by the time we got home. We saw some awesome black ops out there. (Grass trees is the correct term I think)
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Post by: achookwoman on May 23, 2021, 11:24:46 am

Love the photo of the cars. Thanks Cookie.
Not much done her today.
Morning tea in the sun on the veranda.
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Post by: judydawn on May 23, 2021, 12:22:24 pm
Great pictures cookie.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on May 23, 2021, 04:14:31 pm
Great photos Cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 24, 2021, 03:15:59 am
I’m trying to deal with 30 kilos of Quinces. I’m making Quince Jelly, Quince and Apricot spread and Quince Past. 20 Ks to give away
I hav typed up Diabetic Tomato Sauce on my Blog.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 24, 2021, 03:34:59 am
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Diabetic Tomato Sauce


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Post by: judydawn on May 24, 2021, 09:23:42 am
You’re going great guns with your diabetic recipes Chookie. The quinces will keep you busy for a while, hopefully you will be able to offload 20 kg of them!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 24, 2021, 09:33:59 am
We drove up to Three Springs today for the first night of our 4 night holiday. We heard from the nursing home that they are in lockdown because of a respitory illness. Im glad DH saw his Mum on Saturday.
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Post by: judydawn on May 24, 2021, 01:02:55 pm
What respiratory illness is contagious cookie?
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Post by: K Atie on May 24, 2021, 02:07:41 pm
My darling friend gifted me some quince paste as she new I was away and probably would not get to make it .
Returned home late from dentist , DH caught me a tiny black kitten with green eyes . It’s very small but likes mice !! Oh dear me .
Early start to take DS to school ! Then hopefully yoga .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 24, 2021, 10:24:12 pm
Just cooking Quinces all day. Was able to put homemade labels on jars.
Cookie, always something to worry about.
KAtie, don’t hint a mall kitty will catch many mice.  But still nice.
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Post by: K Atie on May 25, 2021, 07:43:07 am
We hope to keep it in the cage for awhile till it socialised with us . It might disappear too .
Not happy Covid numbers going up ! I’m stressed but trying to keep calm , silly I was at the shops this morning hardly got anything.
Both DH and I are very tiered , sat down after lunch with a cuppa both had a nana nap . Too funny .

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Post by: cookie1 on May 25, 2021, 09:34:06 am
Nana naps are good for you. I work on the policy that you wouldn’t go to sleep unless you needed it.
We drove up to Port Gregory today. We had to go through Northampton which got knocked around by cyclone Seroja some weeks back. It is so sad to see so many home with tarps for rooves and entire buildings flattened. Lots of sheds gone too. The trees have suffered too.
Tomorrow we are going to drive up to Kalbarri, the town that was the worst hit. It will be a nice drive up the coast, it’s only about 50km.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregory,_Western_Australia
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Post by: mab19 on May 26, 2021, 12:34:46 am
We had our Covid vaccination on Monday.  DH was fine but I felt pretty yuk yesterday,  feeling ok today.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 26, 2021, 12:27:54 pm
That’s good Mab. They say quite a few people feel yuck.
We spent last night at Port Gregory and are staying here again tonight. We went for a drive up to Kalbarri. I felt so bad for the people that had had homes destroyed or rooves blown off. Tomorrow we turn back toward home.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 26, 2021, 11:55:10 pm
Cookie, thanks  for the photos. We always enjoy travelling with you.
We have decided not to go to Melbourne next week. I spent most of yesterday  on the phone cancelling appointments . Very disappointed, especially the Visit to the Impressionist Exhibition at the Art Gallery. The Sofitel didn’t hesitate to give a full refund.
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Post by: judydawn on May 27, 2021, 12:43:19 am
Looks like another lockdown coming for Melbourne, once again it messes up everyone’s plans but we know these breakouts are going to happen from time to time and have come to accept it.  Melbourne SIL was coming over this weekend and DD and her family were going over from here in a week’s time so I daresay that will be cancelled too. 
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Post by: mab19 on May 27, 2021, 03:06:42 am
Lovely photos Cookie.  We loved that part of the west coast when we visited especially the Kalbarri area.

Supermarket shopping this morning.  We got caught in some heavy rain and came home wet through.  DS no2 birthday today, we will have his birthday dinner on  Saturday.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 27, 2021, 08:17:42 am
I really feel for everyone in Victoria. Another lockdown. Hopefully it will be only the 7 days.
We drove south today. We are stopping in Three Springs again tonight. It was a good stop on the way up.
It’s been quite warm today. We even had the air con on in the car.

Chookie I am so sorry that your week in Melbourne has to be forfeited.  Hopefully you can fit one into your plans soon.
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Post by: K Atie on May 27, 2021, 02:03:06 pm
Love the photos Cookie .
Sorry for your plans Chookie , but better to stay safe .
Well I am nackered , to Melbourne and back to collect DD from college today  , one stop to collect her and on the road home . I was so stressed this am of what to do but then I just had no choice , meanwhile DH had to go the opposite direction and collect DS and do a shop , not much left in the supermarkets 3 bananas only . Thank god I go out of there fast . Feel it will be a lot longer than 7 days . So hear we go again , uni assessments to be done , lucky no exams . DS school on line and exams postponed , yet tomorrow his agriculture Rist program is on Zoom. DH will have to fit in as he is trying to finish planting the wheat . Opps DH Birthday on Sunday and we have no presents , just love and no dought  a cake . Thankfully my DM is at rest and we had such a caring loving time together at the end .
Life is getting very taxing but I’ll just have to keep those big boots on for awhile longer .
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 27, 2021, 09:49:21 pm
Yes, here we go again into lock down.  DH got home late last night, he had been attending a violin makers workshop with his colleagues up in Castlemaine that was scheduled to run until Sunday.  He was disappointed to have to come back so soon, but there was no choice.

Now we will start rushing around trying to get vaccinations today - I had booked them for later next week after DH had returned from his workshop ... now it's all on, we will try the hub near us then try the GP's surgery.

I feel so sad for so many people who will suffer badly for this lock down, but it seems to be the only way to stop this current wave. 

Take care everyone.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 27, 2021, 10:22:34 pm
Did a fast shop for fruit a veg.  All set now for lockdown. 4 th time.  GD home from Uni.  Very glad
Hope it isn’t extended.   
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Post by: K Atie on May 28, 2021, 06:33:33 am
Gosh life is crazy , off for DD to have Covid test this am , was quick and easy luckily.
Made some soup and DS on Zoom today for his agriculture work .DH stressed as he is trying to get the crop in . DD resting . Kitten quiet and well feed , it allowed me to hold it today . Friend dropped off a caters size sourdough loaf some pear and cardamom buns . 2/3 bread sliced and in the freezer . Cold trying to get DH to bring a heater up for DD that’s freezing in her iso room . Had a battle with Telstra 40 minute call ( while driving home from testing DD ) our land line is not working . I’m going to flop tonight I’d say .
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Post by: cookie1 on May 28, 2021, 10:41:11 am
Hang in there Victorian friends.
We came home today. A short break but still enjoyable. We ran into some incredibly heavy rain. The wipers were going on top speed and having trouble coping. At least the car and van got a bit of a wash.
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This is where we camped last night. The rain was coming in as we left.
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Post by: judydawn on May 28, 2021, 02:16:29 pm
Good that you got to have your break before the rain came cookie.  It’s always nice to see your pictures.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 29, 2021, 12:35:54 am
Cookie, what a lovely camping spot.  Thanks for the photo.
K Atie,  crazy times.  Just hang in there .
 
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Post by: cookie1 on May 29, 2021, 08:47:35 am
DD and I went shopping. I needed a few groceries to keep us going until Wednesday. Tonight I will sit back and enjoy my footy team playing..at least I hope I will enjoy it.
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Post by: K Atie on May 29, 2021, 12:53:11 pm
Tidied up back door for kitten to explore soon , lots of cuddles . Thankfully DD Covid test came back negative, now she can come out of her room and no more food delivery by me . Still it’s good to see rest was needed . DS and DH are out spreading mouse bait in the paddock tonight . dS was driving the seeder today .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 29, 2021, 10:56:11 pm
Caught up on lots of small messy jobs. Very cold over night, frost.  -1 but feels like -5.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 30, 2021, 10:14:45 am
Ouch, I don’t think I like your cold at all Chookie. I’m feeling cold and it’s 16 degrees.
I did some washing and popped it out to be re rinsed by the rain. Then I goofed around. I’m trying to read my book club book and it’s a bit of an effort. I’m sure it’s a literary masterpiece but I’m not enjoying it.
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Post by: K Atie on May 31, 2021, 11:57:52 am
Well day one of on line learning . So l cooked , played with the kitten , spent ages on the phone trying to book Covid vaccine . Had a telly heath appointment with my ( and mums ) GP ...so kind asked about each of us how we were and the loss of DM . Kids eat a lot , pumpkin soup ,vegetarian sausages rolls . Then marinated lamb slow cooked roast on at lunchtime. Then where DD had Covid test they rang to say she had a virus .. my heart stopped- not Covid we already had a negative result. All good but yes poor DD is prone to anything. Very impressed with their care . It was so cold today but the sun in the afternoon was warm , the wind not so much .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 31, 2021, 10:39:01 pm
Spent time on phone with several friends in ISO. Think it is going to be extended.  Very cold but sun was shining. Dropped some fresh eggs off to neighbours.  Also 1/2 Lemon Ricotta cake. GD got other 1/2.  No contact.  Again, a lot of people out walking.
Making Quince, Medlar and Raspberry Jelly.
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Post by: judydawn on June 01, 2021, 06:21:27 am
DD1 thinks the same Chookie, she said the rumours are out and about and in Melbourne rumours are usually true. 
I’ve been a bit lazy of late and content with staying home doing very little so I gave myself a good talking to this morning then went out to browse a reasonably new shopping mall.  I just felt like spending some money I think and bought bits and pieces here, there and everywhere.  I need cook books like a hole in the head but because I’m eating vegetarian 90% of the time at the moment these 2 books will amuse me for a short time then I can hand them over to Vegetarian DD1 when she eventually returns home to live.  A very late lunch today as I took my time and had a good look everywhere, I even did a food shop in Coles which is something I never do unless I’m looking for something I can’t find anywhere else.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 01, 2021, 08:58:06 am
They look interesting Judy. We did a coffee run this morning with the old car...the black one that looks like Elliot Ness's.
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Post by: judydawn on June 01, 2021, 11:39:18 am
It looks like perfect weather for a run cookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 01, 2021, 09:03:40 pm
I think the rumours of the lockdown being extended will eventuate - it seems now you can catch this strain of COVID from simply being near an infectious person ... if that isn't scary enough to keep you indoors I don't know what is!!!
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Post by: achookwoman on June 02, 2021, 04:49:18 am
Judy, nothing like a couple of nice cooking books to inspire you.
Cookie, lovely day out.  RAL said thanks for photo!
Picked a bunch of flowers for inside.
Spent morning ordering online groceries.
About to spread sugarcane mulch on garden beds.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 02, 2021, 09:13:21 am
Hunkering down for another week in lockdown ... ordered Beer, wine and bread flour ... I wonder why??
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Post by: cookie1 on June 02, 2021, 12:23:33 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on June 02, 2021, 09:13:21 am
Hunkering down for another week in lockdown ... ordered Beer, wine and bread flour ... I wonder why??
It sounds like you have the essentials covered Marina. It is very frightening that this type can be caught walking by someone.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 02, 2021, 09:38:07 pm
You are right, Cookie, it is all very worrying.  For the first time I am looking at getting groceries delivered rather than going just a couple of hundred metres down the street to get the bits and pieces we need.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 02, 2021, 10:26:32 pm
Marina, sound like you have the basics. 
Yesterday I did battle with the computer and won. Normally I would ask GD to fix the mess I had made. Couldn’t do that with lockdown. Good exercise for the brain.
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Post by: judydawn on June 03, 2021, 03:34:48 am
Well done Chookie, a feather in your cap to have worked out your problem. 
It’s hard to know what to do in those circumstances Marina, do whatever you feel more comfortable with and hope that the lockdown will not go on for too much longer.
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Post by: K Atie on June 03, 2021, 04:42:25 am
i have been hit with feeling ill yesterday and today , headaches and just not well . Frustrating as so much to do . The thought of cooking sends me into a spin , DS offered to cook last night but he had a Zoom tutorial so I stepped in , cooked steaks on the BBQUE in a nightie and coat ! Luckily I had mine in bed what I could eat of it . Did a shop in the morning, now DS is meant to go back to school , so much food oh well . DH finished planting the crop a few days ago , yippe . DD is doing her uni work ,but there seems to bed a very sleepy person each morning teenagers !!
I don’t like lockdowns ,but I hear that in Canada they have been in lockdown for a year and full lockdown since beginning of the year , boy that changes your perspective on it all . We are going to be lucky if we get away without that , so I’m trying to suck it up as hard as it is on every business and friend I do or do not know .
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Post by: cookie1 on June 03, 2021, 08:43:50 am
KAtie i hope you are beginning to feel better.
Lockdowns aren’t fun, and we have been very, very lucky here.
Do take care everyone.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 03, 2021, 11:09:56 pm
Neighbours for morning tea. Scones and ??? Food issues to consider. Perhaps egg and lettuce sandwiches or mini pizzas.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 03, 2021, 11:52:54 pm
Absolutely shattered today ... had my first Astra Zenica jag yesterday and one of its side effects is tiredness ... well, I agree with that, I feel like I am sleep walking, I could barely haul myself out of bed this morning.  Wouldn't you know it, though, DH is fine, no tenderness, no nothing negative ... lucky B!.
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Post by: judydawn on June 04, 2021, 02:52:22 am
Luck of the draw I guess Marina, at least you don’t have to go to work so just rest up and maybe DH will wait hand and foot on you today. I hope you start feeling better soon.
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Post by: mab19 on June 04, 2021, 05:20:54 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on June 03, 2021, 11:52:54 pm
Absolutely shattered today ... had my first Astra Zenica jag yesterday and one of its side effects is tiredness ... well, I agree with that, I feel like I am sleep walking, I could barely haul myself out of bed this morning.  Wouldn't you know it, though, DH is fine, no tenderness, no nothing negative ... lucky B!.

I know how you feel Cuilidh, it was the same at our house.

I'm having my hair cut this afternoon.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 04, 2021, 06:24:40 am
Lucky you, Margaret, getting a hair cut, I feel my hair is beginning to look a bit like a haystack!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 04, 2021, 07:19:37 am
I had my hair cut this morning too Mab. Marina you poor thing. One of my brother's was hit hard by the AZ and the other one got off with nothing. A close friend couldn't get out of bed for 2 days. Take care and rest up.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 04, 2021, 08:56:42 am
Marina, hope you are feeling better.  Not nice.  We had no reaction at all.
Morning tea visitors , talked for 4 hours.  :D
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 05, 2021, 01:04:09 am
Re. Astra Zenica reaction - I can think of far worse reactions than wanting to laze around a bit and have the occasional snooze. :D
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Post by: K Atie on June 05, 2021, 01:59:33 am
Yesterday was not the best for me , playing with the kitten resulted in red eyes allergies! Must have forgotten to Wash my hands ! Felt very sad re DM , bonus DD was here to give me a hug .
Last night the power went out all night , DH and DD decided to go to MILs to do their work till 1am , they then woke me having showers and chatting ! Woke up to no power freezing house , cooked porridge on stove and boiled water on stove for a cuppa for DH and I . Power on about 10am . It may go off again as it’s a big outage.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 05, 2021, 04:02:53 am
K Atie, the joys of living in the country.!
It is cold.  Temp range today, 0 to 10.
Should be out while it is not raining, but too bl...y cold.
Will instead type up a couple of recipes.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 05, 2021, 09:14:36 pm
What a day K Atie ... I guess the one good thing is that you have a stove to get something warming cooked.  Does it have wet back to heat your water?
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Post by: K Atie on June 06, 2021, 01:06:29 am
Not sure what a wet back is ? But just filled a big pot of water from the sink . DH discovered the correct booster I think as water was hot late last night . No motivated to clean out the pantry cupboard today but I’m going to have to , more bait in the roof yesterday .
DH lite the boiler , Wood firered ! This is for the hydronic heating , made a huge difference but now I have to keep the wood up to it .
Kitten is spending most of the day on the back doorstep, it doesn’t go far yet ! 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 06, 2021, 09:23:17 am
It’s spooky the way we rely on our electricity. We are extremely fortunate here and have few outages. If they go past a few hours DH starts up the generator for our fridge and freezer and runs a cord over to the neighbours for theirs, then they don’t mind the noise. We have gas hot plates.
I hope it all get sorted for you KAtie.
Are you feeling better Marina?
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Post by: achookwoman on June 06, 2021, 11:03:35 pm
Found a 1/2 bag of white flour that I had shared with someone.  Have been putting off trying to determine exactly what it was. Plain white, SR white, strong bread or white bread mix. Looked up Google and tested for SR.  Not that.  Tasted it but still couldn’t tell.
Decided  in the end to make a No Fuss loaf. Yes it was white mix.
Haven’t been out of the house for 2 days as it has been very cold. Didn’t get past 8 on Saturday.
We are still in semi lockdown. No visitors and masks if outside of home. Not as bad as Melbourne.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 07, 2021, 12:20:49 am
I'm fine now, Cookie, thanks for checking up on me.

K Atie, a wet back stove or heater is one that is plumbed in to also heat your hot water.

Chookie, I had a similar experience yesterday, making the shepherd's pie. I went to get some flour to thicken it only to discover that DH had used up every last grain of flour (it's as well we have got an order due for delivery today) ... I was stuck, couldn't have shepherd's pie with a runny filling but then I found some psyllium husks I had forgotten about as well as some red lentils hidden in the back of my cupboard and that saved the day.

Also, Chookie (and everyone else who orders and gets their groceries delivered from the supermarkets) do you often experience problems or is it generally a pretty good service - we have got a choice between Coles and Safeway/Woolworths.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 07, 2021, 03:25:38 am
Marina, this is the first time I have had a problem. Will continue to use them.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 07, 2021, 08:55:23 am
I’ve never used them Marina. I would if I had to.
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Post by: mab19 on June 08, 2021, 01:58:41 am
I'm having my first visit the podiatrist today.    It was organized by my doctor as I am having trouble bending to reach my toes because of my bad back.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 08, 2021, 04:04:05 am
I see a podiatrist every 6 weeks Mab. I have a problem with the nails on my big toe, they grow like a spiral and hurt. I enjoy my visits. I also get 5 free visits a year because I am diabetic.
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Post by: K Atie on June 09, 2021, 03:35:41 am
Yesterday I had the Astra Zenica then rushed home to do Zoom yoga class last for the term . Pulled out some cutlets for freezer . Then did a joint quilting patch for our annual quilting group . Made crumbed cutlets and went to bed early feeling rather ordinary.
Very windy wet day . Freezing. Back to bed for me . Think my back hurts from bending at the table sewing . But I do feel very ordinary. Also reduced kitten that DH had put away for the night and it was in the rain . Now kitten has gone behind the heating unit , that is not on . Must be good to be out of the wind , but I don’t like it there . Kitten update it came out and is on DH mouse eaten jumper !
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Post by: achookwoman on June 09, 2021, 04:23:19 am
Dr appointment and a little shopping
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Post by: cookie1 on June 09, 2021, 08:10:19 am
I had my 6 monthly check up with the dermatologist this morning and then did the grocery shopping. I only had to have some nitrogen zaps and nothing to be cut out. Great news. In December he taught me a new word, ecchymosis. It is the little bleeds you get under your skin as ;you get older.
Today he taught me another one, Borborygmic. (not sure of the spelling) This is when your tummy gurgles .We are both fond of onamatopic words. I'm not sure if that is a word!) onomatopoeia is possibly the word I needed.
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Post by: judydawn on June 09, 2021, 09:04:26 am
So there is a word for my gurgling stomach cookie LOL. You’ve used 2 words that I’d have trouble pronouncing let alone remembering them.  Good news with your check up.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 10, 2021, 03:42:48 am
some ironing and I will vacuum in a minute. There is sand everywhere. The brickwork on DD's house was finished yesterday late in the day. The brickies worked in the rain to get it done. They are off home to Geraldton for a break now. I'm sure they will enjoy it. It's quite a large house and they got it done in 11 days, working sun up to sun down, except for one very wet day.
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Post by: judydawn on June 10, 2021, 03:49:47 am
Well done to DDs tradies.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 10, 2021, 07:07:54 am
Without power from 4 am to 11.30 am. I had a CT scan at 9 am.  Fun trying to get something warm to eat before heading out without power and in the dark. I found some Xmas candles and lit them.  Boiled water on gas and cooked toast in frying pan sprayed with olive oil. Took the big Merc as it has warm seats.  Have sore arms where they hunted for veins. Felt sorry for myself so headed to Creswick for morning tea and cake. While in the middle of devouring the cake, the dietitian rang for a phone discussion. Oh hell !,, she asked what I was eating. I had forgotten about the appointment.
There has been a lot of damage around Ballarat but nothing like in other parts of the state. W are very lucky.
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Post by: judydawn on June 10, 2021, 07:30:13 am
Caught out Chookie LOL. You did well to make breakfast without power then it went downhill even more after that. Did you own up to the dietician that you were devouring cake at the time? Good luck with the CT scan results.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 10, 2021, 11:09:20 pm
Yes Judy, I did own up . She asked how often I indulged. She said that given that the Diabetes seems under control, an occasional indulgence was ok.
I have been worried about Mab.  I hope you are ok.  It has been a dreadful 24 hours in Victoria with the storm. Last night I rang friends that were in hard hit areas. One will be without power until Monday. She is cut off from help as the roads are blocked by fallen trees. Just as they clear away some big trees, more fall. Her neighbours are looking out for her.  We had been trying to contact her all day, but without electricity she couldn’t charge her phone.  Other are ok with just minimal damage.
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Post by: mab19 on June 11, 2021, 01:13:23 am
Chookie, we were very lucky, we had very heavy rain and wind but no damage or loss of electricity.   DS only lost a couple of trees, one fell on the fence but none near the house.

Supermarket shopping this morning.  I hope they have a sign in book as I don't have a smart phone so no QR code thingy.
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Post by: K Atie on June 11, 2021, 04:51:03 am
Found two draws of Soxs mice been there too , into the wash !
We had wild winds and a lot of rain , had just got the nbn working and now it’s out again ... cannot see that being a priority compared to eastern Victoria.
DD is doing assessments , seems to be up till very early in the morning. Think DD has turned nocturnal.
Hope everyone is ok after the horrid weather .
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Post by: cookie1 on June 11, 2021, 07:08:27 am
The Victorian weather has been dreadful. I feel for everyone over there. I would have needed a couple of flagons of Port.,

Chookie I think you need the occasional breakout to be able to cope with diabetes. My diabetic nurse is very good and says that too.

I've been doing some online banking. It takes me ages as I triple check everything. DD's computer has two monitors and I spend half the time looking for the little arrow thing on them. I am learning, very slowly though
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 11, 2021, 08:58:13 am
Cookie, I would be lost without internet banking, but you are right, you do have to be very sure and double check everything as much cannot be reversed once you press that Submit button.

Today we are back to normal at work (well COVID normal anyway) - staff back, people to talk to and interact with, it was really great.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 11, 2021, 09:48:36 pm
Cookie, hang in there with the Internet banking.  I use it a lot.  I pay bills and swap money between accounts. I probably only go to the bank about every 6 months.
Thanks for the encouragement with the Diabetes. I’m still trying to figure things out.
Woolworths delivery today. Also Country Small Goods. No nasties in their products.
The friend who suffered the most with the recent storm is still without power.  She is cooking everything in her fridge freezer to try and rescue her frozen food. Mostly berries.  As she said, it is a years harvest.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2021, 09:56:32 am
Oh that is so sad. All the berries thawing out. We can claim on our insurance if our freezer goes off, but still wouldn’t replace home grown berries.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 12, 2021, 11:36:27 pm
Today I’m finishing the last of the Quinces. Quince jelly and Quince and Raspberry Jelly. Will take all day.  Yesterday made Quince paste.
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Post by: mab19 on June 15, 2021, 05:48:42 am
I spent most of yesterday in the garden.  Pruned the roses and then trimmed up a couple of bushes.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 15, 2021, 09:01:44 am
We must do our roses soon too.
We attended my Aunts funeral and I caught up with lots of cousins that I rarely see. I think 2 of them were about 65 years since I saw them. ( my Aunt's sons). One of them said that I had changed. I thought that was rather funny.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 15, 2021, 09:11:21 am
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We must do our roses soon too.
We attended my Aunts funeral and I caught up with lots of cousins that I rarely see. I think 2 of them were about 65 years since I saw them. ( my Aunt's sons). One of them said that I had changed. I thought that was rather funny.
Condolences on the passing of your Aunt, Cookie.

Yes, I think there is an outside chance that you may have changed in those 65 years!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 16, 2021, 12:41:15 pm
Thanks Marina. I did the grocery shopping this morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 16, 2021, 11:56:22 pm
Cookie, l laughed at that.
Hair cut today.
GD coming to show us how to order things on line.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 17, 2021, 09:42:46 am
I had an 8.10am appointment at the doctors. I'd forgotten how cold it would be. I just needed some scripts toiday and my bliooid pressure was very good so he was happy.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 17, 2021, 10:29:32 pm
Cookie, that is early. I have one at 9.10 today and I thought that was early.
I’ve finally perfected the recipe for Wholemeal bread with Quinoa, Chia and flax seeds. It took me 3 goes to get it right. I’m 1/2 way through putting it on my blog.  Hope to finish typing it today.
I’ve just read an interesting article by Adam Liew. He writes a recipe then makes it. I do the opposite. I write down the process as I make it. Mostly because I’m converting a recipe to TMX.
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Post by: mab19 on June 18, 2021, 03:05:22 am
Supermarket shopping yesterday.  Still no sign in book for those without a QR code and no one on the door. 

Having a friend come for afternoon tea today.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 18, 2021, 06:31:16 am
I love the sound of the bread Chookie. Mab that isn't very good at all. Even in our supermarkets you are asked if you have signed in or used the QR code.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 19, 2021, 05:57:20 am
Quite a few QR code don’t work around Ballarat. Most do have a book .
Inside most of today as it is raining lightly all the time. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 19, 2021, 08:25:01 am
... even the employees have to QR Code in when they come to work!  I wonder if DH and I have to run outside, then come back in and code in when we come through the door. :-\
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Post by: cookie1 on June 19, 2021, 10:16:31 am
The chances are pretty high that you and DH know you are at work Marina.
DD and I went shopping this morning. The QR code’s weren’t working at any of the shops, I think it was something to do with the internet. Anyway we just took a photo of the QR code as that has the time on it. We can’t be traced but if it is necessary we can prove we were there.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 19, 2021, 10:42:15 pm
Cookie, I think they can also trace you if you use your credit card.  Just take longer.
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Post by: K Atie on June 19, 2021, 11:32:01 pm
Picked DS up on Friday for school holidays !! We seem to be all lazy and tiered . The maiden ewes are lambing outside my kitchen window !! It’s a ploy because when I here a lamb bleating for ages I have to go see why . DH DS spent an hour mothering up a lamb last night . The kitten is growing so fast fits into two and a half hands instead of one ! Cute and very busy , gives us all a good laugh with its antics of chasing and playing in the wheel barrow with tiny pieces of wood . Today I’m meant to be helping set up for our quilting exhibition! I’m rather hesitant as I’m putting in mums quilts she made for us, as she is my inspiration for the love of quilting and embroidery! Well DD was very unhappy to let hers even go off her bed , it’s hard , grieving for all of us . But I’ll do it just not sure I want to be around a lot of people ( Covid shy) . Anyway it will be all good once it’s all put together.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 20, 2021, 09:01:34 am
I’m sure it will KAtie. My Mum was into quilting. I love embroidery but not quilting.
I’ve done very little today…..too cold for this soft West Aussie.
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Post by: mab19 on June 21, 2021, 02:09:17 am
It's 6 deg here at the moment.  I'm just waiting for it to warm up a little and then I will go out and cut back the hydrangers.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 21, 2021, 10:25:07 pm
Eye specialist appointment today.  Cataracts need removing.  Have been putting it off.  Feeling a bit better about the COVID-19 now so might go ahead.
Family for dinner tomorrow night.  3 different lots of food requirements. Need  to prepare ahead. Looks like Salmon , Chicken Schnitzel and a silverbeet and cheese tart. Stir fry Bok Choi. This is the huge veggie I found in the garden. Always garlic bread for GC. A sticky pud of some sort. ( or maybe Lemon Delicious)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 22, 2021, 08:06:02 am
My eye specialist keeps telling me the same Chookie. I just don't know.

We went out for coffee with some friends this morning. It is his birthday on Saturday so we picked them up and went up to the Swan Valley. The place I had chosen was closed. I wasn't impressed as they are usually open on Tuesday. Instead we took our business to the Nougat Factory and had lovely coffee and little jam drop biscuits which was very nice.https://mondonougat.com.au/
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Post by: cookie1 on June 23, 2021, 09:01:29 am
another coffee morning. this time with the car club. Still freezing at about 3* degrees this morning. Slightly warmer than yesterday.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 23, 2021, 10:27:43 pm
That is cold for you, Cookie.  Hope you managed to find some good cold weather gear to wear.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 25, 2021, 12:28:53 pm
I have a couple of warm/hot jackets Marina. I don’t wear them often but I’ve worn them every time I’ve been out this week. We are getting rain on Sunday so it will be warmer.
I went to the chemist this morning and DD wanted me to get a couple of things for her at the local Westfield.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 25, 2021, 09:51:22 pm
Yesterday I played with my SS food warmers that I bought from Alyce online.  I don’t believe the hype when reading about products but this time it seems correct. I made 2 bread recipes that I frequently make to test the proofing ability, and was amazed. When it is so cold here. Even with the heater running all day, it is still difficult to get a good rise in an acceptable time.  Tonight I will try an overnight SD recipe and 1 minute loaf. I bought both food warmers.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 26, 2021, 09:45:13 am
How big are they please Chookie. I’ve been having trouble rising the bread with our weather. Yesterday I popped it into the microwave which has a dough rising thing. It isn’t bad. I have used it a few times
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Post by: K Atie on June 26, 2021, 12:38:49 pm
The food warmers sound interesting Chookie . We have been doing trips to get DH car and Ute services ! Today I brought a pod bed for Tommy the kitten to sleep in outside cat ! It loves it . Got some pants for DS , thongs and track pants , he just grows . DD drove a little on the return drive . They all went and did jobs on the farm . Ewes are lambing , twins this arvo . It is freezing this arvo and the kitten is crazy , going up trees and now tucked up in its new warm bed .
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Post by: mab19 on June 27, 2021, 03:09:00 am
DD visited yesterday with her step daughter.  They came to show me the wedding dress that SD had made for her recent wedding.  It was amazing, she designed and made it herself.  Made of soft chiffon and lace with a halter neck and long train with lace insert all edged with lace and diamenties.  A very clever girl.
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Post by: judydawn on June 27, 2021, 06:17:53 am
Very clever Margaret, that’s the first bride to make her own wedding dress that I’ve ever heard of.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 27, 2021, 12:28:24 pm
It sounds beautiful Mab.
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Post by: K Atie on June 27, 2021, 12:50:43 pm
Sounds amazing clear girl to make her own wedding dress.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 28, 2021, 12:35:19 am
That sounds stunning, Margaret.  A very talented lady!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 28, 2021, 07:11:17 am
I went for my diabetes check this morning. All is well and no medication required yet. I almost forgot to wear a mask.
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Post by: judydawn on June 28, 2021, 08:55:40 am
Good news cookie. Not good the way so many States/Territory have Covid numbers again. Just when you think we’re all doing well it seems to happen every time.
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Post by: K Atie on June 28, 2021, 01:34:47 pm
Another trip in the car for DD to catch up with a friend. DD drove for. Awhile there and about halfway home , finery more confidence driving on the open road . Once home DD went to MIL to mow her lawns and feed out in the Ace , a little feed trailer that DS made . Our little kitten is like a mad racing black blurr . Every time I’m outside going to the clothesline it dashes across the lawn and up a tree . It’s loving the new pod cat house too.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 28, 2021, 11:28:50 pm
The SS food warmers from Alyce are 2 litres + and 4 litres +.  Tonight I’m making pancakes and will test keeping them warm. Family for Dinner.
Cookie, that is good news about your Diabetes test.  You are managing it well. 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 29, 2021, 09:01:01 am
Thank you Chookie. This morning DH and I went and had a bone density scan at our GP's. They do it every year and we attend every second year. DH also got the results for some blood tests. He has to have a heart scan as parts of the cholesterol readings are up a bit and his brother had severe heart problems. Hopefully it is all ok, although the doctor did say this can be hereditary.
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Post by: judydawn on June 29, 2021, 09:54:03 am
It always pays to have heart checks if others in the family have had a problem cookie. I knew someone who had a quadruple bypass years ago and told his brother to have his heart checked.  He didn’t and eventually had a heart attack, not fatal but he should have listened to his brother.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 29, 2021, 10:10:38 am
So very true Judy.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 30, 2021, 07:50:02 am
We did the grocery shopping this morning. DH ‘helped’ me. It is better wearing a mask in the cooler weather but still not my favourite thing to do.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 30, 2021, 08:17:30 am
Cleaned out the dreaded plastics drawer. Actually there are 3 drawers.
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Post by: K Atie on July 01, 2021, 10:25:14 am
Yesterday I cleaned some of the windows!! Inside and out!! Window cleaner would be good !
DD went out to the new farm and mowed for 3 hours . She found an amazing amount of the red with white dot toadstools , like huge amount .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 01, 2021, 10:49:30 am
I’ve never seen those KAtie.
I just pottered round as you do in lockdown. DD worked from home today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 01, 2021, 09:23:52 pm
Quote from: K Atie on July 01, 2021, 10:25:14 am
Yesterday I cleaned some of the windows!! Inside and out!! Window cleaner would be good !
DD went out to the new farm and mowed for 3 hours . She found an amazing amount of the red with white dot toadstools , like huge amount .
I remember seeing those toadstools when I was young, K Atie, but haven't seen them for many years now.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 02, 2021, 12:43:31 am
We have  lots of those toadstools. I think they are lovely but you can’t eat them.  Even the Chooks know that.
We are going shopping today. Lots of small bits and pieces.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 02, 2021, 06:18:29 am
Quote from: cookie1 on July 01, 2021, 10:49:30 am
I’ve never seen those KAtie.
I just pottered round as you do in lockdown. DD worked from home today.

The day changed a bit here yesterday. DH had to go and get a CT scan on his heart. The GP is a little concerned with his triglycerides
and as his Dad and brother had heart disease he wants to check him. Things then hotted up, quite literally. DH has a bad cold but his temperature went up to 40. DD was home so insisted that he go and get a Covid test. He wasn't impressed. We just got the results and as expected it was -ve. He is actually sitting in front of the tv so must be feeling lousy.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 03, 2021, 11:05:57 am
Cookie, hope DH is feeling better.  Maybe he is like me and has Dr phobia.  Hate medical tests and visits.
Didn’t get above 4 degrees today.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2021, 12:45:32 pm
I think he does have Dr Phobia Chookie. Thank goodness we have a great GP. He and DH bonded over the fact they both did National Service many years ago. We will be in a pickle when he retires.
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Post by: judydawn on July 03, 2021, 02:48:19 pm
Gosh it all happened for DH yesterday cookie, when do you get the CT scan results?  I’m not sure how the Covid test went?
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 03, 2021, 11:55:49 pm
Hope DH is OK, Cookie.  I have been told I have a ' sluggish'  heart (whatever that means).  Ultrasound showed nothing so I now have to do a stress test and I have had one once before so know I do not like them - it's simply walking on a treadmill, but seeing as I don't walk, I amble very slowly, it is not something that I enjoy..
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Post by: judydawn on July 04, 2021, 12:55:33 am
They are horrid tests Marina and you think they’re never going to end.  I had one at aged 63 (6 mins) then the last at 65 (9 mins) but none since thank goodness as I don’t think I could run now, walking is OK for me though. Good luck with your test.
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Post by: K Atie on July 04, 2021, 02:19:46 am
Gosh Cookie hope all goes well for DH .
DD decided it was important to go to the nearest KHub to get a scarf , apparently it’s the latest craze  !! We went north ,the boys went south to get farm parts ! DD drove there and back !! This Ls driving is doing my head in . DS also drove home for an hour !! Two on Ls is rather challenging especially as DD is really only early on with her hours .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 04, 2021, 10:21:27 am
DH has been cleared of Covid. He gets the results of the scan on Thursday.
Marina I would hate a stress test very much. I have heard that they can do them without you having to exercise.  They do it electronically or something. Maybe it is only a dream, but I’m sure that I read it somewhere.
DH’s cold is still not the best. He has really copped it this time.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 04, 2021, 09:37:34 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on July 04, 2021, 10:21:27 am
DH has been cleared of Covid. He gets the results of the scan on Thursday.
Marina I would hate a stress test very much. I have heard that they can do them without you having to exercise.  They do it electronically or something. Maybe it is only a dream, but I’m sure that I read it somewhere.
DH’s cold is still not the best. He has really copped it this time.
You're right, Cookie, there is an alternative, but I wasn't sure how I felt about it so opted for the stress test.  Judy, hope mine is only 6 minutes - in my opinion that is way too long for comfort!!
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Post by: cookie1 on July 05, 2021, 07:40:28 am
I agree Marina.
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Post by: K Atie on July 05, 2021, 03:15:51 pm
DD drove for an hour on the way to Melbourne!! A car and truck behind her for ages they wouldn’t pass ,DD was a little stressed ( me I was thinking if DD slowed down one more time they would go into the back of us ) .
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Post by: achookwoman on July 05, 2021, 10:13:55 pm
K Atie, poor DD.  That is really horrid driving on that freeway to Melbourne.  Very very stressful. 
First appointment , face to face with Diabetes Nurse Educator.
Our GP has shifted into a new building. It is about 30 minutes easy drive.  It will provide lots of other services as well as Medical. It is in one of the many satellite developments around Ballarat. Nearby is a new big shopping Center.  ;D
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Post by: judydawn on July 06, 2021, 01:14:12 am
That sounds good Chookie, it will house different allied health specialists by the sound of it which is very handy.  Mine is within walking distance.

You’re very brave allowing DD to drive on a freeway at this early stage K Atie but she got through the experience and will be all the better for it.  Why those behind her couldn’t pass is strange, surely it wasn’t a one lane freeway. 
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Post by: achookwoman on July 06, 2021, 06:29:04 am
Judy, the Bas++++DS, tailgate you if the know you are inexperienced. Of course they can pass.
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Post by: judydawn on July 06, 2021, 08:00:23 am
An uncle-in-law in Sydney way back in 1965 showed us how he dealt with that problem. One foot on the accelerator and a quick, light touch on the brake with the other used to scare the s..t out of those travelling up his backside. Not recommending that to anyone though as these days we have road rage problems we didn’t have back then.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 06, 2021, 08:34:11 am
Quote from: judydawn on July 06, 2021, 08:00:23 am
An uncle-in-law in Sydney way back in 1965 showed us how he dealt with that problem. One foot on the accelerator and a quick, light touch on the brake with the other used to scare the s..t out of those travelling up his backside. Not recommending that to anyone though as these days we have road rage problems we didn’t have back then.

My Dad mentioned that to me many years ago too Judy. I have done it many times. Just enough to get them to hang back a bit. IO do agree about the road rage bit though. It is very frightening.

We went out for coffee this morning with the car club. Most of us took our modern cars.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 06, 2021, 07:24:23 pm
If I am tailgated on a highway and cannot get out of the way of the tailgater I do the touch the brakes trick as well but also simply leave more room in front of me to compensate if there is an emergency ...the only problem is,as soon as there is a space the person behind ducks into the other lane then gets into the space in front of me and sits on the back bumper of the next poor soul. Somehow you can always tell the drivers who are going to do this so I pull back even a bit more.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 07, 2021, 12:13:36 am
I was once tailgated on the way to Bendigo.  I took the reg number and went to the police station.  They said it is best to ring them as they can wait for the truck and stop them.  Only good if prepared to waste 1/2 a day.
Other thing I have done is just pull over and let them pass.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 07, 2021, 08:43:08 am
When we are caravanning if we get tailgaters, or too much of a queue behind us we always pull over. We usually radio trucks up and say we will ease up a bit to l et them pass. We usually only tow at 90-95kmh so when it is clear they have the power to pass.

I did my grocery shopping this morning. DH didn't come, even though the car club is closed for lockdown at the moment, he went over to a friends to help him change the engine in his Model A.

MIL is 93 today. Tyhe nursing home didn't really want DH to go down when he rang this morning as they have a 'respiratory outbreak.'
He said he would wear a mask (we have to at the moment anyway) and he was coming.
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Post by: mab19 on July 08, 2021, 05:51:30 am
I had my hair cut this afternoon and then did some grocery shopping.
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Post by: judydawn on July 08, 2021, 06:02:41 am
I hope they let him in cookie!
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Post by: cookie1 on July 08, 2021, 09:22:23 am
Judy, DH rang the nursing home and basically said he was coming down. They ummed and Arged a bit but he said it’s her 93d birthday and I’m coming. They were fine with it.
This morning we went to the GP and got the results of DH’s calcium CT scan. His plaque build up is average for his age. The GP seemed ok with that. He is very good so we go with what he said.
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Post by: K Atie on July 08, 2021, 01:48:34 pm
gosh thank you  for the advice re tailgating.
We have both had heaps of appointments in Melbourne. Dentist for both and my glasses fixed . DD is recovering from months of ulcers, so we saw a specialist who was very helpful . Another one re an iron deficiency, but they are on holidays so that’s a pain . I was late having my calcium 6 months injection so a dash to pick up injection and the back to the nurse to have it . By the time we finished today DH suggested not to come home late so early start am to get home to organise DS for his school camp in the mountains. 
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Post by: Cornish Cream on July 08, 2021, 02:12:29 pm
Met up with friends for coffee this morning. Rule of six still in place until the 19th.
Totally absurd when there were 60,000 people at Wembley Stadium last night watching the football match but only 6 of us could meet for coffee this morning.  Where is the logic in that 🤷‍♀️ 

I’ve been working in the garden when the weather permits. Lots of heavy rain recently. DH has had to pump out excess water from our water harvesting tank as it was full. Still plenty to do in the garden, the weeds are plentiful.😳
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Post by: cookie1 on July 09, 2021, 03:51:19 am
I'm off for a haircut today. I look like the wild woman from somewhere.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 09, 2021, 05:15:28 am
Gardener delivered a bucket of Meyer lemons. Made double lemon butter recipe.  Most gone. Now Lemon and Carrot .marmalade and preserved lemons.
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Post by: K Atie on July 13, 2021, 06:29:47 am
Days just fly by . DD decided to mow the grass today , now washing utes . We had to collect a parcel from post office ( DD is just trying to get some hours up so even 15 mins adds up ).
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Post by: cookie1 on July 13, 2021, 09:00:56 am
My brother and his wife came for lunch. As it's still raining we had a thick vegetable soup and fresh bread rolls. Chookie's recipe with some oat bran and wholemeal flour in them.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 13, 2021, 09:18:04 pm
Oh hell, another bucket of lemons.  Most of last lot made into marmalade and . given away. Our gardener is roasting chicken drumsticks in lemon marmalade.
Dr appointment in prep for Cataract removal.
Rearrange 2 drawers in readiness for new ovens.  One drawer will have to be removed for warming oven.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 14, 2021, 06:31:35 am
I did my grocery shopping, in between rain showers.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 14, 2021, 08:48:33 pm
I'm going through a few lemons at the moment, Chookie, it is definitely the season!
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Post by: achookwoman on July 15, 2021, 12:19:55 am
Marina, I read that if you place lemons in a sealed plastic bag, in the fridge, they will last a month. I found lots of lemon recipes on my blog so will revisit them.  Chicken in lemon sauce ,cooked in Varoma tonight.
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Post by: judydawn on July 15, 2021, 03:20:11 am
I throw a couple of whole lemons and limes in my freezer just in case I need them. I rarely ever do need them as my neighbour’s lemon tree hangs over my fence and keeps me supplied and my DD has several lime trees but I still like to have them on hand.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 15, 2021, 06:57:06 am
Our lemon tree is supposed to be a dwarf one, we do neglect it but it is thriving. I think it steals all the nutrients and water from the neighbour. It doesn't fruit all year though like our Eureka did.
We went to the dentist for our 6 monthly check up this morning. No repair work to be done.
I'm preparing everything to do the annual report on MIL. DD set me up some spreadsheets and I have been filling them in, so I hope it all goes smoothly.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 15, 2021, 08:26:32 pm
I either lost a filling or took a chip off one of my teeth last night so I am hoping my dentist can take me as an emergency during lock down.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 15, 2021, 10:24:24 pm
Cold and wet today. Max of 9.
Clean out some kitchen drawers.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 16, 2021, 09:04:53 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on July 15, 2021, 08:26:32 pm
I either lost a filling or took a chip off one of my teeth last night so I am hoping my dentist can take me as an emergency during lock down.

I hate it when that happens Marina. I hope you could get it seen to.
We were taken out for coffee this morning because of DH's birthday. 4 of us shared a lamington. Hilarious really.
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Post by: judydawn on July 16, 2021, 10:28:21 am
They can be pretty big though cookie, when I used to buy them from Costco I sliced them like you would a cake. One slice ample with a cuppa when people used to enjoy a piece of cake, not many people I know want to eat cake these days.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 16, 2021, 09:21:52 pm
As usual, I have been a bit erratic coming on and off the forum but I haven't noticed anything from K Atie recently, is everything OK with her?
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Post by: judydawn on July 17, 2021, 01:39:37 am
Very observant Marina, K Atie last posted on the 13th but checked in on the 14th so it has been a few days. Hopefully all is well.
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Post by: K Atie on July 17, 2021, 02:32:44 am
Marina all good here sorry rather distracted with things here , I don’t handle pending Covid lockdown well , but ok now I have family together a big shop and chats to friends . Also had a migraine for a few days .
DS was on school camp , which was great , although he has had an in house hair cut . Pity barbers are closed because it’s not good , no way can he go to school until it’s fixed .
A few days ago our kitten brought a baby snake to the back door , I was not there but the person who was rang me , all good but now the snake is under the house . We think it got it from under the shed , naughty kitten , it was pawing it and the snake was angry . Rang back an hour later at the supermarket to ask if the kitten ( Tommy , possibly it’s a girl!) was ok as had to get kitten food , all good . Life is never dull  .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 17, 2021, 12:49:54 pm
I’m glad everything is ok KAtie.
We had a relatively calm day at home today. Naturally it was wet again.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 20, 2021, 10:34:36 am
 See everyone is locked down again. Do take care friends.  I’m wondering how long it will be before it gets to us. Stay safe.
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Post by: K Atie on July 20, 2021, 12:45:40 pm
DS on line learning take 5 !! It seemed to be a busy day . DD and I did a Telehealth appointment, now we have to wait for a few weeks to get a iron infusion done for her , let’s hope we are out of lockdown enough to make it all easier. Kitten seems off , not eating and in its pod bed outside all day , it is very very cold today .
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Post by: achookwoman on July 20, 2021, 10:39:10 pm
A little cooking but think I will clean and polish the French cabinet that collects a lot of stuff.
This extended lockdown in not good. This time last year we thought be would be controlling this bug and settling into a new normal.   Maybe this is the new normal.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 21, 2021, 12:30:08 am
I think you could be right about the new normal, Chookie, and I am not expecting to be free of COVID for a long time yet (although I hope I am wrong about that!)
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Post by: cookie1 on July 21, 2021, 08:35:37 am
Its certainly very concerning. DH and i hope to go away for 4 nights next Monday. Hopefully we wont be in lockdown.

My ipad has been losing its charge quickly. Today i took it to the Apple shop. They did all sorts of tests on it and said it wasnt the battery. The decided it was the operating system and replaced the ipad for me. I am very impressed. In 2017 i bought an ipad, then in 2019 the home button died and they replaced it for me. Now this one has been replaced. Both were just out of warranty.
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Post by: judydawn on July 21, 2021, 10:05:58 am
You’ve been very lucky cookie. One of mine has to be on charge almost all day when I’m using it a lot but it’s 8 or more years old so rather than pay out for a new battery I’ll replace it one day. The 2 I have are around the same age but the other one’s battery still lasts all day.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 21, 2021, 09:38:01 pm
Cookie, I also had an iPad replaced. It was making a strange noise. I have found the company very good to deal with.
We get our second jab today.  Don’t think it will change our cautious behaviour though.
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Post by: K Atie on July 22, 2021, 04:54:33 am
DS on line learning, DD has gone with DH after lunch to help with the sheep , crutching tomorrow. Mm I think DS will also help after done his school work . Tonight we are going to watch the final Farmer wants a wife ,last night we had parent teacher interviews on line then I had Zoom bookclub. So we are up for a good laugh .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 22, 2021, 08:07:40 am
Apple have certainly been good to me.  My old iPad, that I had at the forum felt in Gracetwon still goes well. It holds its charge.  I don’t use it a lot.

I went to the doctor to get my bone density results. The doctor was very pleased, so that’s good.
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Post by: K Atie on July 23, 2021, 02:56:38 am
Early start DH and DD gone to help the shearer’s crutching. DS is doing Rist ag on line all day . He had to go out and find certain weeds . Kitten seems better but we had a visit from a enormous feral Tom cat at the back door , put kitten in lock up for the night . Really what next - I should not say that because i hope no more animal visitors .
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Post by: achookwoman on July 23, 2021, 11:10:15 pm
Lots of cooking as it is going to be so very cold. 
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Post by: K Atie on July 24, 2021, 07:31:08 am
So yet again it’s freezing but the sun came out this morning and so did the bees at the back door were a huge puddle of water was a great drinking hole ... kitten adventures to swipe and play with bees !! Boys out feeding sheep , DD is Finally collecting some wood for the house fire . Watching Olympics , wow found on 7plus heaps of sporting events!!
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Post by: achookwoman on July 25, 2021, 02:32:28 am
Still cleaning out cupboards. 
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Post by: cookie1 on July 25, 2021, 09:48:48 am
You are very good Chookie. We had a car run today up  into the hills, it was very nice. Then we came down the zig zag. We lent our black Model A to the same young guy again and he lent us his 1971 Jaguar something or other. It is truly magnificent and so very different to the Model A's. We had such a smooth ride and it went round the corners on the zig zag so very well. Some of the Model A's had to have 2 tries at getting round the corners as they double back onto themselves.
We got home and have been busy packing the van.
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Post by: judydawn on July 25, 2021, 10:40:54 am
Nice swap cookie, comfort plus.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 25, 2021, 02:06:53 pm
Quote from: judydawn on July 25, 2021, 10:40:54 am
Nice swap cookie, comfort plus.
When we go out and it is cold we take the car with the heated seats. Think we are getting soft.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 26, 2021, 10:43:49 am
How exciting to have heated seats. I think you certainly need them over there Chookie. We left home about 9 this morning. We had a pleasant drive and ended up in Morawa, my home town. It turned out we did 523km but it didn’t seem that far. We looked out for wildflowers but there are very few. It seems a bit early. We will have to come back in a few weeks.
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Post by: judydawn on July 26, 2021, 11:09:07 am
A long drive cookie, do you still know anyone in your home town?
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Post by: K Atie on July 26, 2021, 01:14:16 pm
Nice to go for a camping break Cookie .
DH and I were saying how we don’t know what part of the year we are up to , there has been no landmark events and it’s all blurring into one . I know this was the same last year but it’s just like life is flat and boring. But then DS DD do crazy things to make us laugh . The kitten has been out all day over at the shear we think it’s eaten something as it has a really fat tummy and even feels heavy , what it is who knows . To add a laugh I discovered the kitten in the boiler room ( this is outside bricked room that holds DH prized boiler that heats hydronic heating with wood . One kitten was sitting on the lid ... I screamed grabbed it , lucky as last night it went out so not as hot as it normally is . Awhile latter it was fully in a puddle of water drinking . DD had her first day on line uni for semester two !!
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Post by: cookie1 on July 27, 2021, 09:04:55 am
Life is never boring for you KAtie. We went up to a couple of places north of Morawa to see if there was any flowers, not a lot yet. Then we went out to have a look at the farm. There was water over a lot of the roads. It was lovely though.
No Judy, I don’t really know many people here now. The older ones have fallen off the perch and most of the ones my age have left the farms. The farms have got bigger as the machinery has. It needs less people to work them.
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Water over the road near the farm.
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Post by: judydawn on July 27, 2021, 09:17:27 am
Yes, time marches on and everything changes cookie. Very wet out there!
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Post by: K Atie on July 27, 2021, 12:40:12 pm
Gosh that’s early flowering canola crop . Hope you didn’t go down that road . I decided to clean out a bag of bathroom things, well I kneeled on the floor for ages thinking nothing of it , now I can hardly walk , stupid I do know that my knees are getting rather painful ,just have to take it easy . Off very early to take DS to boarding house drop off his gear , he will have to find  his school uniform and then straight to barber to fix the mullet hair !! This is not normal he let his mates trim up his hair before camp !! Well it is really bad and one side is shaved shorter than the other , I’m not looking forward to what it will look like but no way can he go to school like he is . Then food shopping ! Lockdown easing tomorrow so hopefully that’s a good thing . Need to restock the freezer !
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 27, 2021, 09:14:34 pm
Never mind, K Atie, as my lovely father in law once said to me "... at least it will grow again". Also, have you tried using knee pads / protectors for when you are kneeling?  I have some that I use when I am gardening and they make a huge difference - you will usually find them in hardware stores or gardening centres.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 28, 2021, 12:29:21 am
Cookie, nice travelling outfit.  We are again enjoying your holiday.  Thanks for the photos.
K Atie , teenage kids seem to do strange things with their hair. It does grow again.
We are watching the Olympics. Trying a few new recipes. Converting some bread recipes to make small loaves in the bread machine. Handy as I’m not eating much bread.
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Post by: judydawn on July 28, 2021, 01:28:04 am
Bunnings have a great garden kneeler Katie, very helpful for those having trouble getting up.  Are you looking at a knee replacement down the track perhaps?
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Post by: mab19 on July 28, 2021, 04:40:53 am
Supermarket shopping this morning.  It rained heavily on the way back to the car so came home soaked through.
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Post by: K Atie on July 28, 2021, 06:59:19 am
Well I’m sure mum had some so I’ll have a look for the kneeling pads that would mean I get a lot sorted . I got caught in the hail thunder rain this morning just leaving the supermarket and on my way home . DS hair looks a lot better but a huge hunk missing so he will just have to wait till it grows . DD uni on line and now helping in the shearing shed with crutching, ewes about to drop lambs so no dought they will tonight in this bad weather. Will miss DS but he was very pleased to get back to his friends .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 28, 2021, 09:43:26 am
KAtie that’s about right for the canola over here. Obviously much earlier than over your way.
This morning we went for a walk around town. I really enjoyed it. Lots of damage to homes from cyclone Seroja still not fixed. On the way back we got chatting to some ‘older’ ladies who were able to give me lots of fascinating gossip. It was great. They told us of a coffee caravan that was here for the tourist season so we had a coffee there.
This afternoon we went for a long walk along a wildflower trail. Nice but too early for wildflowers.
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My old school and where I also taught long ago.
KAtie we did go through the water. It was on a road I knew extremely well. I used to drive my little Vauxhall Viva through that sort of thing when I taught up here. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210728/c56e96d65a350b1c81f2f632c0141b7d.jpg)
DH sitting having a coffee in the Main Street.
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Post by: judydawn on July 28, 2021, 10:06:18 am
Lovely photos cookie. How good was that to end up teaching at the school you attended.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 28, 2021, 10:55:53 pm
Cookie, lovely memories, and photos.
DD rang to see if they could come for Dinner.  We can now go out but can’t have visitors, even family.   Have also had to postpone a visit from a friend who was coming for a few days. Have just made 12 SD crumpets. All but one to gave away.
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Post by: mab19 on July 29, 2021, 01:29:45 am
Lovely photos Cookie.   We saw some beautiful wild flowers on our trip over there.  The lovely ladies of Morowa told us where to go to see lots of wreath flowers.  They were lovely.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 29, 2021, 02:22:53 am
Many years ago we lived in Kalgoorlie for a while but never got to see the wildflowers ... I would love to get over to see them sometime.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 29, 2021, 01:21:02 pm
We left Morawa today and stopped off at Carnamah to have a coffee in a converted church. It was quaint. DH used to teach the partner of the lady who runs it. Nothing matches there. The crockery is all very good quality but none matches.
We then stopped off in the next town, Coorow, where they have built an old village of the early wheat belt days and old machinery. We loved it.
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Post by: K Atie on July 29, 2021, 02:23:16 pm
Cookie how wonderful to be in you home town , such memories for you . I think I would go just to see the wreath flowers .
DD spent 9-12 noon 1-4pm on line doing Uni here today . There was a ten minute break in the two sessions ! The zoom classes were interesting , lots of chatter to me regarding everyone on there including a tiny puppy . A break in crutching sheep wet .
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Post by: achookwoman on July 29, 2021, 10:51:39 pm
Having a practice Zoom session tonight. We are redoing our wills and can apparently do the final witnessing via Zoom. GD helping us. Making her Lemon butter and Cauliflower patties as a thank you.
Watching more Olympics. Loving it.
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Post by: K Atie on July 30, 2021, 06:51:21 am
Loving watching the Olympics too , hockey, sailing and swimming ! We are doing very well in the hockey , but the last game was a draw in the men’s ,still yet to find out how that places us .
So freezing , the wind is bitter .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 30, 2021, 08:22:50 am
We unpacked the van and I popped down to grab a bit of fresh food. I did a small loaf of washing- we have rain until Tuesday or Wednesday so it can go by the fire tonight.
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Post by: K Atie on July 31, 2021, 01:20:00 pm
Well yet again a day on the road , DD to shear to help move sheep for crutching. Returned to pick up ( DD is doing the driving ) . Off to pick up DS after hockey, ended up shopping for DD and never got to go to 70% clothing sale ! Grabbed late lunch for DS . It poured all the way home . DS back is sore , not sure what’s going on there but reason home was to help on the farm , looks like rest will be in order ! DD has been packing to return to college! It will be strange without her . But iron infusion on Monday for her , hopefully this will improve her wellbeing.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 01, 2021, 01:01:08 am
More Olympics.  Little cooking.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 01, 2021, 09:56:48 am
Staying inside out of the cold, wind and rain.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 03, 2021, 06:00:31 am
We had a coffee run this morning. It’s always fun. This is a few of the cars.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 03, 2021, 11:42:34 pm
Cookie, what fun. Lovely cars.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 04, 2021, 08:57:52 am
I had a lady I met at Nikkit's cooking class ages ago come down and we had a sourdough lesson. It was fun and I do hope I helped her.
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Post by: judydawn on August 04, 2021, 09:06:38 am
That was nice of you cookie, did she take a loaf home?
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Post by: achookwoman on August 05, 2021, 09:29:26 am
Cookie, it’s fun to share.  Good  on you.
We had our solar installer come for lunch today.  While here they announced the 6 th lockdown.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 05, 2021, 12:45:12 pm
Lockdowns seem to be recurring every where. Not us yet, thank goodness. DD arranged our vaccination dates today. Our GP is no longer doing them.

Judy my friend took home a rye bread dough to finish off. She rang late this afternoon to say it was going well and she had enjoyed herself and learnt a lot. It was great fun.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 06, 2021, 10:42:42 pm
I hope to get into the veggie garden today. Also start some seeds growing for Spring planting.
Another small loaf of bread. I have been using the Bread Machine to do the first rise. Very successful.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 07, 2021, 09:51:26 am
That's a good idea Chookie. It would keep the dough warm.
We dug the last heap of sweet potatoes today and DH got a trailer load of compost that we put on the garden. The soil seems to sink down over the years.
My brother  was going to come round but he swapped it until tomorrow.
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Post by: K Atie on August 07, 2021, 12:44:02 pm
It’s been a full on week . DD had her iron infusion, she was ok but a bit unwell a few days later. Then a mad dash home before lockdown, unfortunately unable to leave my car for service as planed with a loan car !! Home in time for lockdown. Picked DS up on Friday from boarding a quick shop . Home to wash clean and quiet while DS did on line learning no 6 . We have had so much rain very wet around house and paddocks . One chook laying .
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Post by: Cornish Cream on August 07, 2021, 05:12:58 pm
Doing laundry today. I’ve also been watching the Olympics on and off on the TV as well.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 08, 2021, 12:12:48 am
I’m not a very sporty person but have loved watching the Olympics. I’m inspired by the dedicated young people who give up so much to reach their goal.
I have had to postpone the painter, builder and gardener, all who were coming next week. This 6 th.  lockdown is very hard for a lot of people. I feel awful as it is their income.
Garden today? I hope so.
I’ve just posted a Spice Mix recipe that tastes like BBQ shapes. Cookie it would be nice on roasted Sweet potatoes.n
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Post by: mab19 on August 08, 2021, 07:33:54 am
I took advantage of the fine weather and washed the linen from 2 beds.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 08, 2021, 10:40:17 am
I will definitely try your spice mix on some sweet potatoes Chookie.
My brother and his partner came today. We took them up to see DD’s house. Up in the Mustang and back in a Model A Ute.
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Post by: K Atie on August 10, 2021, 01:58:22 am
Well dash to return DS back to boarding and school this morning ! Quiet house DH spraying the canola , hopefully before the winds heighten . Stoking the fires to keep warm .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 10, 2021, 04:52:58 am
It's cold, wet and very windy here today. I'm finding I have to wash every day so that I can dry the clothes by the heater at night. The temperature has just dropped to 11 and its 11.52am. Cold for us West Aussies.
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Post by: judydawn on August 10, 2021, 11:05:20 am
I imagine it’s been a long time since you’ve had to do that cookie. 

I’ve had my 3 monthly CT scan & results and still all clear after 12 months.  Only 2 more CT scans 6 months apart next year to go now.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 10, 2021, 10:42:49 pm
Very good news Judy.  Well done.
Cookie, that is cold for you.
Yesterday was windy but very sunny and pleasant outside. I could feel Spring in the air.  I weeded with the help of the Chooks.  They cluck and carry on.  I’ve set up punnets with seeds to grow for Spring.
Not a lot of cooking.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 11, 2021, 12:17:14 am
Judy, I am so, so happy to hear your results.  To me, that 12 months has passed very quickly, but I should imagine it must have seemed such a long time.  Big hug from DH and I.

Cookie, you would have hated it here earlier this morning, it was blowing a gale, fortunately it has calmed down now.

We are just waiting to hear if our lock down is going to be extended ... I suspect it will be, but you never know.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 11, 2021, 09:17:05 am
I see that your lockdown has been extended Marina.

Judy that is wonderful news. I'm sure you are thrilled.
I did the grocery shopping this morning.
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Post by: judydawn on August 11, 2021, 10:04:47 am
Thanks ladies, yes so far so good and I’m pretty happy about that.
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Post by: K Atie on August 11, 2021, 03:00:35 pm
Such good news Judy , positive strong mindset.
For me Each day gets harder while DD and DS are not here , think I’m really worried about DD ... although she is enjoying being with others and looks so much better , fingers crossed the iron infusion makes her feel a lot better soon .
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Post by: judydawn on August 12, 2021, 12:32:38 am
Thanks Katie. From what I’ve heard iron infusions do work but we Mums do worry about our kids no matter how old they are.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 12, 2021, 06:59:20 am
Yes. Mum's always worry KAtie. I have a friend who had an iron infusion and she was vastly improved.

This morning we met my brother and his wife for coffee.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 12, 2021, 09:35:40 pm
KAtie, RAL had iron infusions for years. Had to go to hospital, lay on bed and they dripped the stuff in.  Now he has an injection twice  a year.  Both work well.

Have started my spring seeds, also sprouts in a jar and planted out some lettuce seedlings.
Have set up a swap with a fisherman.  Salmon caught locally for jam and eggs.

I’m about to do some fairly intensive work in the veggie garden.  I have 3 large bed that have got out of hand.
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Post by: K Atie on August 12, 2021, 11:51:41 pm
DD infusion was in hospital for a few hours , in fact the hard part of the day was it was were DM had all her treatments. But we got through that . I must say I’m worried about Covid and also leaving DD there but I’m being strong . Everyone is worried and we are all in this together, everyone is worn down by all of this .
I’m waiting for my broccoli spouts to form  Chookie ,hopefully they eventually produce something.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 13, 2021, 06:37:00 am
I had my hair cut this morning. And…….THE SUN IS SHINING. July had something like 28 rainy days.
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Post by: judydawn on August 13, 2021, 07:02:57 am
It’s nice to see the sun cookie, I’ve been out in the garden this afternoon planting out some annuals and spring onions.  Warmer out there than inside.
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Post by: K Atie on August 13, 2021, 11:01:46 am
Waited all day for DH to help move tractors Ute and semi so he could spread urea !! Such a sunny day washed our bedding to dry properly on the clothesline . I thought we were going to rescue  the Ute that’s bogged up the back , but that’s tomorrow’s job !!
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Post by: achookwoman on August 14, 2021, 01:12:34 am
More garden work. Nice to be able to get outside.
Interesting item in the Guardian newspaper, on bread making. It’s the comment that follow that made me smile. I do not have any time for Stephane Alexander’s bread recipes.  She does not have any feel for bread.  Geoffrey Dunn certainly has. Made bread with him at his cooking school years ago. One of his recipes on my blog.
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Post by: K Atie on August 14, 2021, 08:51:24 am
DH arrived this am in the tractor at the front door to pick me up ! He joked about a date on farmer wants a wife ... ! He thinks it was funny , lucky no one visits now because of Covid .
Rescued Ute with tractor , then off to pick up DS from hockey . Gave DS a new experience, reversal of roles , he did the supermarket shopping while I sat in the car ! Too funny saw his teachers who all said what are you doing , “ shopping for mum “ !! Made me laugh so much .
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Post by: judydawn on August 14, 2021, 09:36:54 am
I thought it was funny K Atie LOL.
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Post by: K Atie on August 14, 2021, 11:45:30 am
It was funny Judy but I was less than impressed with the possibility of Caterpillar track marks !! It does make me laugh too . DH out spreading Urea till late tonight, so DS and I had a BBQue dinner together.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 15, 2021, 01:26:20 am
I would hate to think what might’ jump ‘ into the basket if any of our GC did the Supermarket shopping. Well done KAtie DS.
Another day in the garden. Heavy stuff today.
Bread in Bread Machine as I will be outside.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 15, 2021, 03:45:16 am
Congratulations to your DS KAtie. He did well.
The first time my DH did the shopping by himself was many years ago. He had DD with him, who was about 6 or so. She was disgusted with him as he bought each item as it was on the list. They bought fruit and then went to the cereal section and then back to get veggies and then somewhere else in the shop. DD apparently wanted to take over as they were walking all over the shop.

DD is working today and DH has gone over to his Mum's house to do some jobs that need doing. It suffered a bit of damage in the wild winds we had. Unfortunately an empty house seems to deteriorate quickly.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 15, 2021, 09:51:37 pm
Did 3 hours of heavy digging yesterday.  Warning. Don’t plant Lemon Balm in the garden. It takes over and forms a solid mat. While clearing the bed , found some carrots that I had forgotten.
Going to get a tree trimming firm in to cut the top off the cypress trees as they are shading the veggie garden.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 15, 2021, 10:31:37 pm
Chookie, if the arborists are any good and willing to come over our way, could you send me their contact details please .. we've got a dead poplar tree near the house that needs to be sorted out.

Yesterday, for the first time in goodness knows how long, I got my washing hung out,dry and put away in one day.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 16, 2021, 04:02:40 am
That's quite an achievement Marina. We have sunshine again today and I will be able to do the same.
A bit of housework here today. We have a fairly busy week ahead of us.
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Post by: K Atie on August 16, 2021, 12:45:43 pm
Marina I managed to wash two blankets and they were totally dry at the end of the day . Chookie I did tell DS that he could get what he liked , amazingly only got a tub of ice cream for his dad . Added to this he apparently rang his sister to tell her what he was doing , probably because he couldn’t find things !!
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Post by: achookwoman on August 16, 2021, 11:21:27 pm
Marina, will let you know how we go with the tree lopping.
Weather has turned wet , cold and windy.  Nasty.
Woolies delivery today.  Trying not to go out.
RAL is ironing and I am cooking.
Drying clothes in heat pump dryer. Wonderful machine.
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Post by: mab19 on August 17, 2021, 12:32:33 am
A visit to the podietrist today then home again.  I feel like we are turning into hermits.
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Post by: K Atie on August 17, 2021, 08:05:48 am
DH left for work early this am , I got up later attended to kitchen mess and then went to back door .. black kitten was sitting on the seat beside the door inside !! Well straight out , too funny DH will regret not closing the door when he brought in the wood . He claims he did not see it this am .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 17, 2021, 08:41:00 am
I went to the eye specialist this morning and grocery shopping this afternoon. I need to go back to the specialist in 6 months. We are watching my cataracts. 😀😀😀
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Post by: achookwoman on August 18, 2021, 03:24:35 am
Cookie, I’m having one cataract removed on 1 st. Sep.  The have been watching it for 20 + yeas.
Planting up the first batch of seedlings today.
Not raining so more gardening.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 18, 2021, 12:13:09 pm
I will be interested how your sight is after the surgery and recovery Chookie.

We drove down to Bunbury today to an Aunt’s funeral. She was 97. Sadly she fell and broke her hip. Surgery was successful but she died suddenly. It was lovely to catch up with my cousins. We used to spend 2 weeks there every year when I was growing up.
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Post by: judydawn on August 18, 2021, 11:27:50 pm
That is sad cookie, falls when you age can have dire consequences.

That was a slow growing cataract Chookie, the ops seem to be very successful from what I’ve heard.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 18, 2021, 11:44:37 pm
Chookie and Cookie good luck with your cataract removal procedures.

Spent last night in hospital doing a sleep study - recommended due to heavy snoring and possible apnoea. It wasn't as bad as I had anticipated as all the wiring was wifi so I could move freely and get up and walk around my room.  I actually had a better sleep than I had anticipated - perhaps the fact that I had been awake since 1.30 am yesterday morning helped to knock me out!
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Post by: K Atie on August 19, 2021, 03:07:26 am
Marina good on you for doing that , I took a step back the other week and put it off till summer . No snoring but minamal airways detected! I didn’t  want to go to the main hospitals at this stage .
Moved DH to another paddock!
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Post by: achookwoman on August 19, 2021, 03:43:28 am
Planting more seeds. Lettuce, broccoli I, Chinese cabbage, bok Choi,  chives, little gem lettuce, sugar snap and snow peas.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 19, 2021, 03:54:57 am
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Post by: achookwoman on August 19, 2021, 03:55:36 am
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Post by: cookie1 on August 19, 2021, 07:07:34 am
A lovely veggie garden Chookie.
Good on you Marina. I snore and sometimes wonder if I should have that done. DH only snores when he is really tired.
We gave up  on Pfizer and went and had our AZ vaccines today. It took ages and ages. 30+ people in quite a small area, with a queue outside. Naturally it didn't hurt. The poor nurses have had lots of practice.
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Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2021, 08:33:35 am
Good decision to get a jab instead of waiting for your preferred option cookie. I’ve had my 2 now and the private hospital location was amazingly well organised.

I love your veggie tubs Chookie, there’s nothing better than providing for yourselves.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 19, 2021, 08:10:44 pm
Your gardens, and seedlings, look very prolific and happy, Chookie, well done

I planted some garlic earlier this year but, due to all the lockdowns, I haven't been able to look after them so I am not expecting a great result.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 20, 2021, 06:44:48 am
Marina, my garlic is just shooting.  I did plant it a bit late.
More time in the veggie garden. Doesn’t leave much time for cooking. Although made small pizzas for lunch.
Sleep Apnea, some Drs are referring their patients who have been diagnosed to the motor licensing authority and then their driving license is cancelled. Not all Dr are doing this.  Be careful.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 20, 2021, 12:02:06 pm
That’s not good Chookie. Surely if it’s being treated it would be ok.

DH and I slept most of today. We both had temperatures of just over 40.  I felt like I had been hit by a semi trailer. Panadol is magic stuff. Hopefully we will feel better tomorrow.
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Post by: judydawn on August 20, 2021, 01:43:50 pm
It’s not the Covid vaccination side effects is it cookie?
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 20, 2021, 09:20:34 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on August 20, 2021, 06:44:48 am
Marina, my garlic is just shooting.  I did plant it a bit late.
More time in the veggie garden. Doesn’t leave much time for cooking. Although made small pizzas for lunch.
Sleep Apnea, some Drs are referring their patients who have been diagnosed to the motor licensing authority and then their driving license is cancelled. Not all Dr are doing this.  Be careful.
Cripes, that will really change my way of living if I cannot drive.  Thanks for letting me know, I will be aware of that.
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Post by: mab19 on August 21, 2021, 06:03:37 am
I had my hair cut yesterday.  Today I went to the local farmer's market, only bought some honey.
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Post by: K Atie on August 21, 2021, 07:05:15 am
Gosh imagine that , must be bad sleep apnea , would not be happy .
I tried to prune an apple and fig tree the other day ...mmm well after very bad neck shoulder pain it was worth it . With online learning for ads again I’ll have a good distraction to keep me going and out of his way . Early morning dash ( was to be watching DS hockey in the car only ) to collect DS and shop for a Hungry teen !! People were everywhere, never seen it so busy and we had 1 o’clock lockdown!! 2 hours notice , boy that’s quick . 
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Post by: cookie1 on August 21, 2021, 08:02:33 am
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It’s not the Covid vaccination side effects is it cookie?

Yes Judy it is. I still have a moderate temperature today but DH is fine. Most of my aching joints have gone and so has my headache so I’m happy.
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Post by: judydawn on August 21, 2021, 08:20:07 am
I thought your symptoms sounded familiar cookie, glad to hear things are much better today.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 21, 2021, 11:36:25 pm
More gardening. Best day for weather as next week cold again with some rain. Made a Silverbeet and cheese tart for DD for lunch for a trading session for kayaking.  It was cancelled with 2 hours for them to pack up. She collected the tart and will eat it herself.

We are in lockdown for a least  2 week.  Don’t  feel like we have been really out of it for 18 months. This time I will try ordering online only a minimal amount and eat out of freezer and garden. I’ve got silverbeet, kale, onions, fennel, parsley, lettuce , mustard greens, eggs  and lemons. Plenty of bottled apples and bread flour. Pantry well stocked and freezers full. Only food we need on a weekly basis is fresh milk and bananas. We are so lucky that we have space  and are not stuck in a flat with nothing to do.
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Post by: judydawn on August 22, 2021, 02:57:52 am
So true Chookie. Lockdowns are a good opportunity to reduce freezer and pantry stocks, having a veggie garden is an added bonus. We need to get  in and out of shops quickly for essential items only and it doesn’t take long to fill the freezers again once we get our freedom back.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 22, 2021, 01:38:06 pm
We had a car run today. We took the back roads and ended up in Pinjarra at a museum. It was a lovely drive.
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Our meeting. There was a cold wind blowing and most of us were trying to stay warm.
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Post by: K Atie on August 22, 2021, 03:21:43 pm
Amazingly beautiful day . DS ended up mowing this evening, thankfully as snakes are about and the grass was very long .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 23, 2021, 12:40:47 am
Thanks for the lovely photos Cookie. What a lovely way to spend a day.
Max of 9 here today.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 23, 2021, 08:19:14 am
Ouch, that is cold Chookie.
Today I caught up on a lot of jobs that were neglected last week. All boring ones.
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Post by: mab19 on August 24, 2021, 05:55:22 am
I did the laundry this morning and then helped DH chop off some overhanging branches from next door.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 24, 2021, 08:26:20 am
More housework and general tidying.
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Post by: judydawn on August 24, 2021, 11:18:10 am
I had a lovely day with a friend today, we went to a pasta restaurant for lunch then onto a huge plant and pot place looking for certain shaped pots she wanted. You can’t go to a place like this and not buy something, she found the pots she wanted and I bought 6 bags of potting mix and a couple of succulent plants. Back here for Lattes and more talking for another hour and a half before she set off for home just before dark descended. A nice sunny day helped make a perfect day.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 24, 2021, 02:41:53 pm
Very nice way to spend a day , Judy.
Very cold here. Potted up some more seedlings
I’m thinking of postponing my Cataract op. Have to have a COVID test prior to op.  Don’t want to go anywhere near where someone may have the bug. Will speak with the Specialist tomorrow.
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Post by: mab19 on August 25, 2021, 05:16:49 am
Supermarket shopping this morning.  Down and home again in under 1 hour.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 25, 2021, 09:34:12 am
That sounds rather wise to me Chookie. I did my grocery shopping and then slept for most of the afternoon. 😀😀
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 25, 2021, 07:52:33 pm
Our local Coles was listed as a Tier 2 site earlier this week so DH and I duly wandered down to the walk in testing centre early the next morning and both got negative results back.  In the interim we isolated strictly for a day and it was really strange not leaving the building for any reason.  Happily, back to normal now, not necessarily leaving the building unnecessarily, but knowing we could leave if we need to ... not even for coffee, milk, etc!
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Post by: achookwoman on August 26, 2021, 01:06:36 am
I’ve postponed my Cataract op for next Wednesday. Don’t want to go to COVID testing Center prior to op, and also not to op day Center.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 26, 2021, 07:28:10 am
I'm sure you aren't they only one Chookie. How did you and DH go with your covid test Marina? DH said he thought they would find his brain. Fortunately I haven't had to have one.

I did very little this morning. This afternoon I have made some biscuits, done the ironing and vacuumed where DH tracked in a large part of the yard!
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Post by: judydawn on August 26, 2021, 07:37:38 am
I hope you don’t have to wait too much longer once things get more back to normal Chookie.

I’ve never had a Covid test, they do look uncomfortable but thankfully it doesn’t take long. My 2nd dose has kicked in now so I’m fully vaccinated just in time for the football tomorrow night. Received a message from my football buddy mid afternoon that she was successful in getting tickets from the extra 5000 released today. Up high in one of the stands but at least we will be there, I just love the atmosphere of being at a game rather than watching it on TV.

After gym my window cleaner came to do his magic, I delivered a basket of goodies I’d put together for my retiring doctor and his receptionist wife who have looked after us for the past 27 years.
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Post by: K Atie on August 26, 2021, 11:18:51 am
Been busy DS had his first Phizer injection yesterday ! School had organised it so so glad , we used the opportunity to do a very quick shop . Including a coffee , ice chocolate stop . It was good to have drive and our usual chat . Today was a full day of on line learning for DS and I took it easy , yet another migraine!
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 26, 2021, 07:16:59 pm
Both of us had negative results for our COVID tests.  We are due to get our 2nd vaccination next week.
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Post by: judydawn on August 26, 2021, 11:57:33 pm
Good to hear Marina.
I’m hoping all schools take on the vaccination of the kids K Atie, like times of old when we had them at school. With a surname starting with A I was always first up, was not impressed having to go first every time.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 27, 2021, 03:00:01 am
Great Marina.
People we know want their jabs but can’t get appointments. Not good.
More garden time today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 27, 2021, 08:36:15 am
Quote from: judydawn on August 26, 2021, 11:57:33 pm
Good to hear Marina.
I’m hoping all schools take on the vaccination of the kids K Atie, like times of old when we had them at school. With a surname starting with A I was always first up, was not impressed having to go first every time.
I don't know, Judy, you would have got it all over and done with straightaway.  My surname started with M so I was in the middle and the anticipation was agonising ... especially when those in front of me came back with all sorts of outrageous horror stories of their jabs!
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Post by: K Atie on August 27, 2021, 02:25:06 pm
School does do vaccines for all the normal ones , but this was not done at school ,the boarding house nurse booked them in on our behalf with our permission. Which was great due to the busy day they had . Chookie I know people tried to get their kids into Ballarat Vaccination centres and booked out till November!!
Kittens menu, a skink , baby snake and another baby snake followed by a bumble bee attempt ! Oh my heat beat very fast today when I went out the back door to see it playing with the little snake I was brave and grabbed the kitten threw it at my DS ( who came very quickly as I was on the phone talking to DH .. he must have a shock too because I said “snake “and hung up on him) . The second one was in the paddock I climbed over the barbed wire fence , and caught my pants on it to rescue said kitten playing with a small snake . That’s it for me . Kitten locked up for the day .
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 28, 2021, 01:52:00 am
Your kitten sounds like it keeps you on your toes, Katie.  I couldn't help smiling when I read your post.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 28, 2021, 05:26:07 am
More gardening.  Little cooking.
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Post by: judydawn on August 28, 2021, 05:57:33 am
Life on the farm is far more interesting than living in suburbia K Atie.  A very brave little kitten you have there, I guess that’s what cats do though.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 28, 2021, 09:01:29 am
You are brave KAtie. I detest snakes.

My surname started with a B and no one started with an A. I always managed to be first. I was always happy to be first. We had the polio jab in primary school.. until high school our classes were fairly small. Then when I went to high school buses starting bringing in children from the outlying towns. They weren’t any smaller than us, so we were lucky we got granted a Junior High School.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 28, 2021, 11:25:01 pm
KAtie, good to remove kitten from snakes.  DS has lost 2 Jack Russells from snake bites.
Has been raining heavily over night. Good for garden but dam near to over flowing.
More celery cooking today. Giving lots away.
A wild black duck has adopted  Ral.  I’ll consult Google and see what we can feed it.  It is nesting on island in the dam.  It may like cook pellets.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 29, 2021, 12:18:37 pm
A restful Sunday here. I pottered in the kitchen and made a couple of raw muesli bars for DD to take in her lunch.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 29, 2021, 11:23:35 pm
A little warmer today.
Need to cook biscuits.   The difficulty is to cook some that RAL likes but I won’t be tempted to eat.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 30, 2021, 07:35:12 am
I made some Gingernuts for the biscuit barrel today. I'm not overly fond of ginger so hopefully I will stay away from them.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 31, 2021, 02:44:00 am
Quote from: cookie1 on August 30, 2021, 07:35:12 am
I made some Gingernuts for the biscuit barrel today. I'm not overly fond of ginger so hopefully I will stay away from them.
Cookie, lucky you.   I love ginger.
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Post by: K Atie on August 31, 2021, 02:49:41 am
Cookie sounds good I love ginger too , also never without fresh ginger .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 01, 2021, 12:00:06 am
Made an All Bran loaf. Very old recipe. Should be steamed in soup tins.  I baked it in bread tin. 
Also made a fruit loaf in bread machine.  I added 2 dessertspoon of marmalade, walnuts , 2 handfuls of dried cherries and a good pinch of spice.  I also beat 1 egg with a little Maple syrup and add that.  Lovely loaf.
Had a man look at lopping the tops off Cypress trees that are shading the veggie patch.
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Post by: judydawn on September 01, 2021, 01:22:01 am
My Mum and I used to make that bran loaf recipe Chookie, an oldie but a Goldie for sure.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 01, 2021, 09:17:17 am
I used to make a Sunbran Loaf. It was given to Mum many years ago when I was about 14 or so. It has no eggs and is yummy. I rarely make it now as I would eat it all.
I goofed around this morning and then did the grocery shopping. It's quite a rainy day here.
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Post by: judydawn on September 01, 2021, 11:14:27 am
I had a lovely visit from my best friend in high school/bridesmaid who I haven’t seen for over a decade.  What a joy that was.   Later in the day I went to the nursery and bought a shrub plus 2 ground cover plants, I was going to buy veggie & herb seedlings for a big planter tub but decided that was a waste of time with what I eat.  I have another tub which I need to construct, I wonder what will end up going in that one.  A beautiful spring day but rain on the way in a day or so.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 02, 2021, 12:44:40 am
Warm 21 degrees, but very windy today.
Victorians are very  depressed with the way the COVID-19 numbers and restrictions are going.
Cookie, that cake sounds similar.  No eggs and no butter.  I sliced it and froze it.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 02, 2021, 07:58:01 am
We had a visitor call round today to pick up a spare Model A part DH had. (He has heaps!)
His car is really a hot rod as he has a V8  Chev motor in it. It sounds awesome.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20210902/1572c2a22edb721973c4805d8b8b775e.jpg)
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Post by: judydawn on September 02, 2021, 10:09:55 am
That car would turn heads cookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 02, 2021, 10:18:29 pm
Second AZ jab for DH and I today.

Bonnie looking car, Cookie.
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Post by: mab19 on September 03, 2021, 03:30:06 am
I love all the old cars, they have so much character.
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Post by: K Atie on September 03, 2021, 05:04:53 am
Monday DH had his first jab , Tuesday I had my second AZ jab ( DS had his first P jab  last week ) today DD had her first P jab , she had to get an Uber to the hub !! Mine hurt and sore arm still today .
So windy yesterday , I attempted to prune another apple tree ... might say I was in a mood so used my energy at the tree .. it looks ok anyway at least it’s done and no longer hitting the garage roof .
That kitten of ours was discovered by DH last night behind the heating unit outside with a white fluffy cat . DH locked her up for the night , little tartlet kitten . DS is doing a lot of farm work after school hours , yesterday he pulled a lamb .. part of his Rist work ticket off . He also is looking after a lamb that the ewe won’t let it feed so he holds onto the ewe and the lamb drinks .
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Post by: cookie1 on September 03, 2021, 08:29:55 am
All necessary farm jobs KAtie.
This morning I popped out to a local flour distributor and bought some more rye flour and whole meal. They are all from local products.
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Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2021, 08:32:46 am
No work here, I went to see Respect with a friend and thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 04, 2021, 12:12:41 pm
Yesterday  it rained heavily all day.  Today it is cold again.  First case of COVID in Ballarat today. First for a long time.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 04, 2021, 11:53:51 pm
We've had a couple of COVID sites on our street this past week or two.  Took a test and both of us were negative, we both have also had our second AZ jab with the three month wait between each one so we are hoping we will have sufficient benefit from that in a week or two once our immunity has built up.

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Post by: cookie1 on September 05, 2021, 03:48:59 am
Take care Chookie, Ral, Marina and DH and anyone else near Covid.
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Post by: K Atie on September 05, 2021, 04:18:57 am
DS cooked scrambled eggs for His D ! DH had to click and collect his father’s day present from DD , well she organised it . An amazing friend of hers did a cupcake ,biscuit , slices Father’s Day Box . So incredible, hand painted biscuits , salted caramel popcorn, chocolate drops ! And her label was designed by my DD . DH was very excited, we feel a little sugared up right now ! Mini Pizzas for lunch . While DH did this DH and I checked the lambing ewes , DS drove the Ute I was the gate opener , we had fun doing this .
Spotted Three cats near shearing Shead !
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Post by: judydawn on September 05, 2021, 08:14:37 am
I hope all the Dads have had a nice Fathers’ Day and our Eastern friends in lockdown are coping OK, you must all be sick to death of these lockdowns. Too close for comfort when exposure sites are near you, take care everyone.

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Post by: achookwoman on September 05, 2021, 10:29:21 pm
Yes Judy, we are sick to death of the lockdown. But we will hang in there as we have little choice.   Some people still have to wait for a long time to get a jab.
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Post by: K Atie on September 06, 2021, 11:16:10 pm
Chookie I believe the school age kids in Ballarat are now getting bookings earlier than booked . It’s such a waiting game and none of us can get their second booking in till nearer the time ! Unless they are Year 12 then it’s 3 week gap for the P .
Brain fail last night forgot I had yoga and I was meant to be at a Zoom meeting too.
Kitten is being locked up at night , disappeared for to long and with three Tom cats around there is not much hope . Still have a migraine lurking so had a quiet day .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 07, 2021, 01:34:18 am
Thanks KAtie.  Take it easy, we are all stressed with this latest lockdown.
Cleaning out Chook house today. SD crumpets for freezer. Potting up lettuce seedlings.
Saw a fox run across the front of the house at 3 pm.
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Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2021, 03:12:05 am
I have my grand-dogs whilst demolition of part of DD’s house is happening, not sure how long they are staying but if longer than this week the kids will collect them for the weekend and bring them back until this messy part of the job is happening.  So we’re back to our normal routine of going for a walk around the marina every morning after breakfast, they sleep for hours after that. Luckily we have nice weather at the moment.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 07, 2021, 09:20:16 am
Another lovely day here. It was about 28 degrees I think.
We had a coffee run with one of our car clubs this morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 08, 2021, 02:41:47 am
Just preparing dinner and gardening.
Tele appointment with GP.
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Post by: mab19 on September 08, 2021, 06:25:00 am
Supermarket shopping this morning.  Washed the kitchen curtains and windows this afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 08, 2021, 12:23:50 pm
I did my grocery shopping this morning too. This afternoon I made a GF lemon slice. One of DD’s co workers has just been diagnosed as coeliac as s feeling down in the dumps. They are having a RUOK morning tea so I made this.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 08, 2021, 04:34:17 pm
That's lovely of you, Cookie and very supportive of her colleagues.
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Post by: K Atie on September 09, 2021, 03:03:02 am
With it being RUOK day Hope everyone is doing something to make their day brighter .
AST night we came home late , the most amazing sunset with the thinnest crescent moon .
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Post by: judydawn on September 09, 2021, 03:35:56 am
Quote from: cookie1 on September 08, 2021, 12:23:50 pm
This afternoon I made a GF lemon slice. One of DD’s co workers has just been diagnosed as coeliac as s feeling down in the dumps. They are having a RUOK morning tea so I made this.

What a lovey idea cookie, there are so many recipes and products out there now for celiacs  and tasting your lovely lemon slice will show her she can still have appropriate treats.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 09, 2021, 06:13:50 am
Agree, Cookie.  Lovely thought.
Out today to Dr to pickup scripts. Chemist then super market for a little shopping.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 09, 2021, 06:54:54 am
Off to pick up a different mask to try with my CPAP machine.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 09, 2021, 10:09:33 am
How is the CPAP machine going Marina?
It was cold and wet here today so I didn't do that much. A dear friend came round this afternoon. DH was supposed to go to his house to do some odd jobs for him but it was too wet, so he came to us.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 09, 2021, 08:49:30 pm
I am still getting used to the CPAP, sometimes it is great, other times I tend to 'fret' with it and move it during the night, which is just plain annoying!  Hopefully I ill get used to it soon.  This latest mask seems to be more comfortable so far.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 09, 2021, 11:09:05 pm
Cooler today.  We are sort of out of lockdown.  Can’t have visitors.
Can go to Bunnings, good.
Received a mail order from Diggers. A seed company. Should keep me busy.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 10, 2021, 08:14:15 am
That's good Marina.
I went to my local Westfield this morning and ran into some friends so we had a long coffee and chat. It was very good.
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Post by: K Atie on September 11, 2021, 12:22:59 am
Well my heartbeat was racing a few days ago ! Kitten had another baby snake ! Lucky the kitten moved away when it saw me and let’s just say it took both DS and I to relocate it .
DH had his utes serviced so we managed a few trips . DS had a few hours at Rist doing lamb marking module, DS drove the Ute to Rist on his Ls and then home in the other Ute that DH collected / swapped over and did a few jobs . In the Afternoon DH and I went and collected the second Ute , town was so busy everyone out but we just did our jobs and shopping , then home late again . DS found a Tom cat near the back door ! Kitten ran away and DS found it put her in the dog kennel locked up . Yesterday kitten’s new place is  on the garage roof , up the Apple tree I trimmed away from the roof .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 11, 2021, 05:50:23 am
Hair cut this morning.  New tool for RAL. A battery operated garden saw.  Takeaway coffee. Bunnings for garden stuff. They were counting people in and out.  Long line of people waiting to get in.  Nice to be out but nice to come home.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 11, 2021, 11:49:31 am
DD and I went shopping and had a coffee.
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Post by: K Atie on September 11, 2021, 12:28:48 pm
Chookie ‘nice to be out but nice to be home ‘ is exactly how I
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 11, 2021, 09:37:50 pm
Hopefully the easing of restrictions will continue.  I envy all of those who are getting out of lockdown - being stuck at home most of the time is starting to wear on everyone
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Post by: cookie1 on September 12, 2021, 12:23:20 pm
Lockdown must be very wearing. I count our luck over here.

We had our AGM today. We go to the Vintage Car Club rooms for it. Today, despite the booking being made and paid for the caretaker didn’t open the locked gates. We had about 40 old cars on the verge and parked on a busy road. He wasn’t even home! Fortunately DH had the phone number of the man that opens up for Wednesday’s car club and he was able to come and open up for us. As you can imagine none of us were very happy. One of our members has just finished restoring this 1915 Dodge so he drove that it. It is lovely.
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Post by: judydawn on September 12, 2021, 01:45:35 pm
Love the little Dodge cookie. The caretaker was lucky he didn’t have to face the angry club members, hopefully it won’t happen again.
I went to Bunnings this afternoon to buy more soil and plants for my new planter box project. It looked as if it was going to pour at any moment but I managed to get what I wanted and get out of there dry.  Home via a couple of food shops then did the planting, later tonight we had a good follow up rain so I was pleased I’d made the effort to go out this afternoon and not leave it until tomorrow.
Marina I hope your turn for restrictions being eased will be very soon, it’s going on far too long again.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 12, 2021, 10:20:44 pm
Thanks, Judy, but I think the restrictions will go on for a long time ... they have even mentioned December, but they will have to give us some easing before then... I hope.  I keep telling myself it is better than the alternative and DH and I have heaps of work to keep us going, but it is difficult without interaction with others.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 12, 2021, 11:58:06 pm
Marina we are thinking of you.  It is truly awful.  We normally cope well but this time is has been a bit too much. We are still in partial lock down, no visitors.  That for us is the hard part. People are out and shopping like mad.  Everyone is expecting another lockdown for regional vic.
There are Melbourne people everywhere. Restruants are asking for identification and turning them away.
We had takeaway coffee on Saturday, and shared a lovely shortbread biscuit.  We sat in the car to enjoy both. Sad.
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Post by: K Atie on September 13, 2021, 02:50:39 am
Chookie it’s hard to be separated from everyone as we are . Didn’t realise that so many Melbourne people in Ballarat , I thought they had the ADF out monitoring that . Life seems very challenging for so long now . School holidays coming up but seems it will just be the same , wish we were able to have a drive on the weekend but farm life was too busy . That’s ok now I have to think up something different for the holidays period ! DS is on independent learning day ... he has not stoped working yet . Think he is having a break but just not telling me .
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Post by: mab19 on September 13, 2021, 05:31:08 am
A visit to the doctor this morning just for some scripts.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 14, 2021, 08:47:22 am
We had organised a coffee run to Whistler's Chocolate factory this morning. Another of our members had suggested we visit a Pensioner Guard cottage on the way. He organised the tour of it. It was very interesting, but did necessitate an early start as we had to be there by 9am. We had a fantastic roll up of members, about 30 I think.
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Post by: judydawn on September 14, 2021, 09:34:07 am
 A lovely blue sky and a group of friends makes for a very pleasant day cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 14, 2021, 10:34:13 pm
Cookie, what a lovely way to spend a day. Thanks for the photo.
More gardening today.
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Post by: K Atie on September 15, 2021, 06:38:15 am
Seems my migraine has come back , but spending time outside playing with the kitten!! She is still on heat I think ! So I have to let her out of the sheep dog kennel run to get some exercise. Spent some time trying to fix sprinkler for vegie patch !
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Post by: cookie1 on September 15, 2021, 07:14:38 am
Not good KAtie.
I did my grocery shopping this morning.
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Post by: trudy on September 15, 2021, 07:40:11 am
Hope you feel better soon Katie.  Nothing worse than a headache!

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Post by: achookwoman on September 16, 2021, 02:18:33 am
K Atie, hope you are feeling better. Poor kitty with all those toms hanging around.
Lovely sunny day. 14 max.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 16, 2021, 04:15:05 am
We are supposed to have a 14 maximum here today too, but we have heavy rain and maybe hail with it.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 17, 2021, 12:28:03 am
Yesterday I planted out 20 Little Gem lettuce seedlings. They are particularly recommended for Ballarat.
Today I’m not going into the garden as we have a wind weather warning.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 17, 2021, 09:25:49 am
I had my hair cut today. It always feels so much better.
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Post by: judydawn on September 17, 2021, 11:44:25 am
We had a very windy, noisy night last night Chookie, the debris on the back lawn was more than I usually get on a stormy winter night.  Today was lovely. I had routine blood tests then went to the kids’ house for a couple of hours to tidy up a few garden beds and do a bit of watering. I’ll sleep like a baby tonight.
A haircut does indeed make us feel better cookie, mine seems to be growing quicker than ever these days but that could be because I’ve been taking Flaxseed oil for a few months now. I finally have new growth in the area I lost during radiation.
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Post by: trudy on September 17, 2021, 01:06:02 pm
Your so right Chooky, a hair cut always makes me feel good and I’m glad you could get one with the lockdown.

Judy glad your hair is growing back.  Good luck with your blood tests!
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Post by: judydawn on September 17, 2021, 01:16:00 pm
Thanks Trudy.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 17, 2021, 10:56:40 pm
I’m trying a new recipe using wonton wrappers to make ravioli.
Bread.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 18, 2021, 08:49:00 am
That sounds interesting.
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Post by: K Atie on September 19, 2021, 12:26:38 am
Thank you all for being so caring , my migraines seem to hit hard lately but all good now . Been very windy and boys out fencing . Do a super large shop on Friday , now to find more room to put it away . Kitten up date is now at our back door , so pleased to be out chasing anything that moves ! School holidays started DS very happy to not be in class all day . Seems a ritual has started , DS cleans his room out each holidays ! Concerned what is in two black bags , but happy that he is helping . I am Feeling rather uninspired to do anything lately.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 19, 2021, 09:37:38 pm
K Atie, sometimes we just run out of energy or need a break.  Take it easy until your energy levels are back up again.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 20, 2021, 04:38:59 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on September 19, 2021, 09:37:38 pm
K Atie, sometimes we just run out of energy or need a break.  Take it easy until your energy levels are back up again.
Ditto- so very true.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 20, 2021, 11:39:59 pm
KAtie, we all feel like this at times, then the energy returns. Find a strategy that helps you. Now  I read when this happens. When I was working full time, I would spend a day in bed.  It usually happened at Xmas when we had a house full of visitors. They would come into the bedroom and look at me and ask if I was ill. I was just exhausted. Bit embarrassing but necessary.
Today, I will try and do the cooking I have been trying to do for days.
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Post by: mab19 on September 21, 2021, 02:28:01 am
We have decided to have our house carpeted, we have only had carpet in the lounge area and it is starting to look a bit tatty, the rest is wooden flooring.   The carpet man came this morning to measure up.  We have no firm quote yet but will probably go ahead any way.  We will need to have the work done a couple of rooms at a time so that the furniture can be moved around.  A big job but a good time for a big clean out.

The curtain man is coming this afternoon to measure up for new net curtains in the lounge  as well.
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Post by: judydawn on September 21, 2021, 03:40:31 am
It is a great time to do some culling Margaret and the disruption to the home during the laying will be worth it in the end.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 21, 2021, 08:05:06 am
Good on you, Margaret, what a difference the carpet will make.  Half our place is cork flooring or tiling, the rest carpet.  It is the first time we have had carpet for years and years and years and it really feels luxurious under our feet - you will love it
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Post by: cookie1 on September 21, 2021, 01:00:11 pm
How very exciting for you. You won’t know yourself.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on September 21, 2021, 05:19:31 pm
Walked into the village to buy onions. Our lane was being resurfaced and seeing it was a beautiful sunny day I thought it was a great way to get some exercise and shop. It was great going down to the village because it was all downhill but coming back I huffed and puffed a bit up the hill. 😂
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 21, 2021, 08:00:41 pm
That's the trouble with hills, CC, one direction is always easier than the other.  I am not so fond of going uphill but, unfortunately, we are near the top of a slope so it is always just a bit more of slog on the home stretch.
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Post by: judydawn on September 21, 2021, 11:51:09 pm
Bet you were glad to reach your house on the return journey Denise, hopefully the roadworks won’t inconvenience you for too much longer. When I was 70 my SIL and DD took me and his Mum to Hanging Rock (near where Chookie used to live, we ended up calling in on them afterwards) and we oldies thought we were never going to make it to the top. We did though and were quite proud of our efforts.
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Post by: mab19 on September 22, 2021, 04:07:34 am
The supermarket this morning and having my hair cut this afternoon.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 23, 2021, 05:37:13 am
Mab, enjoy your new carpet and curtains.
Also hate walking up hill.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 23, 2021, 06:22:11 am
I had a chuckle at that CC. It's best if you can do the uphill walk first, although its not possible in this instance.
I had another appointment at the doctors this morning for ultra sound treatment on my upper back. I had tests etc the other day but the radiologist was lovely and told me that there were no gall stones or kidney stones present. The nurse that did today's ultrasound treatment has an interest in muscles. She said she thinks I have pulled my trapez ????? muscle. She knew exactly where it hurt and when it hurt. I was very impressed. Although I do like my GP I realised that he hadn't examined my back and had sent me for the tests before thinking of more simple things. The joys of over 21.
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Post by: judydawn on September 23, 2021, 08:56:25 am
Will it get better left untreated cookie or did the knowledgeable nurse recommend some sort of treatment?
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Post by: mab19 on September 24, 2021, 03:03:36 am
Cookie, I hope your back recovers quickly.

I ordered the carpets yesterday and now have a couple of busy weeks ahead of me.  We decided to pay to have the furniture moved and the carpet people will arrange that for a price of course but I think it is well worth it.  I still have to empty the cupboards and bookcases etc.  I have just finished doing the crystal cabinet and one book case so that is two down.  DIL took 4 bags of books to the op shop for me.  I filled 2 more bags with unwanted items this morning.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 24, 2021, 04:14:14 am
You are wise getting the contractors to move the furnishings, Margaret, in my opinion it is worth every penny (oops, sorry, cent!) to get them to do it. Perhaps it would be different if we were all several decades younger, but as I imagine you are around my age, getting younger people to do the job is the best way to go.
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Post by: judydawn on September 24, 2021, 09:08:07 am
That’s a no brainer here too Margaret, I try and help by removing the less heavy items from the rooms. Last time I cleared the crystal cabinet I washed everything then stored them in a couple of large plastic tubs. I was so glad I had done that when the time came to put everything back.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 24, 2021, 11:56:44 am
I had my last ultra sound treatment today. I see the doctor Tuesday (we have a public holiday Monday) to see what happens next. I think time should heal it.
From there I popped up to the Westfield and ended up buying another pair of jeans and a t shirt at Suzanne Grae. I like their clothes as they fit me. They even had 30% off today.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 25, 2021, 01:53:01 am
Nice shopping Cookie.
GD 19th Birthday on Monday.  I am cooking, garlic bread, Hummus, Pav and the TMX chocolate cake. Will drop off goodies but won’t stay for dinner as against the lockdown rules. I use Cookies Classic bread recipe for the garlic bread.  It is always the first to go.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 25, 2021, 02:11:47 pm
DD and I went to the Royal Show today. It was quite different to previous years. (Last year’s was cancelled). A lot of things weren’t there. We still enjoyed it and DD got to spend some 1-1 time with an eagle. She said it was rather heavy to hold but loved it.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 25, 2021, 10:19:12 pm
Cookie how wonderful for DD. The Guardian newspaper are having their annual competition naming Australia’s favourite bird.  You get one vote. I am voting for the Spotted Pardalote.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 25, 2021, 10:22:16 pm
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Post by: judydawn on September 26, 2021, 01:37:53 am
A cute little fellow Chookie.
Are you still not allowed to see GD on her birthday tomorrow Chookie?
Many people at the show cookie? The eagle experience would have been great.
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Post by: mab19 on September 26, 2021, 03:20:24 am
Chookie, these are lovely little birds.  We have seen them and their nests at DS place.  I would find it hard to choose a favourite.  We have King Parrots, Blue Wrens, Rosellas & Wattle Birds here.

I'm still busy clearing out things for the carpet layers.  Because most of the house has polished boards I even have to clear out the bottom of the built in robes and linen cupboards.  Our kitchen looks like a storage house with all the boxes stacked up.
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Post by: judydawn on September 26, 2021, 05:29:42 am
It is such a lot of work Margaret, they’ll lay the carpet quicker than you’ve been able to clear what you can out of their way. 
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Post by: cookie1 on September 26, 2021, 02:23:22 pm
What a cute bird Chookie. Mab I don’t envy you all that emptying and sorting.
We had to buy our Royal show tickets online Judy. They were only releasing 60,000 per day. It seemed quite crowded though and they said they had the 60,000 there.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 27, 2021, 11:41:12 pm
Rang Miele yesterday. Re packaging and sending ovens on Friday.  Should have the next week. Can’t wait.

The Ratatouille Lasagna was apparently a great success. The ricotta layer was very good.  300 g + ricotta, 1 very large egg, Parmesan cheese and lots of black pepper  . I also added 3/4 teaspoon of chilli flakes to the Ratatouille.
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Post by: K Atie on September 28, 2021, 12:57:37 pm
Chookie I love ratatouille sounds delicious. Did you get wall ovens Chookie ? I need to replace my smeg free standing oven ,that I love , but it’s really old like we got it maybe 15 years ago . So toady out of the loop what is in fashion now , things hav3 changed so much since then .
DD did more driving !! This time to collect DH from the paddock.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 30, 2021, 02:05:02 am
K Atie , replacing wall ovens that are probably 20 years old.  As they are the same brand, ( Miele) as those that are coming out so it should be easy.  I am also having a warming drawer.  We have to remove a drawer to fit this in.  I’m replacing the Microwave with a microwave combi oven which I can use as , microwave, convection oven or a combination of both.  As well as a steam oven.  Also separate or combined functions.
Cleaning bathrooms.
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Post by: K Atie on September 30, 2021, 01:37:45 pm
Beaver used a steam oven , what do you use it mainly for?
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Post by: achookwoman on October 01, 2021, 05:35:12 am
KAtie, probably use steam oven for bread, also just steam.  I do a lot of steaming in the Varoma.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 02, 2021, 08:39:44 am
I popped up to the local Westfield this morning as I needed a couple f things.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 02, 2021, 02:31:21 pm
Very little done today. Made 1 lot of lemon lime and carrot marmalade.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 04, 2021, 02:02:26 pm
I was forced to do some rabbit sitting this morning. DH went outside about 8am and there was a cute little rabbit. He picked it up and we did a bit of door knocking to see if anyone owned it. I also rang the ranger but he wasn’t interested. I eventually resorted to the local Facebook chat. Fortunately a couple of ladies on there helped me and I was able to message the owner. She rang me and her parents came to pick up the rabbit.
He was gorgeous, until I discovered him chewing the spine of one of my new books. He loved being cuddled (of course I obliged) and he enjoyed eating green foods.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 04, 2021, 07:46:43 pm
Very cute, Cookie.  You were lucky that you found the owner.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 04, 2021, 09:47:23 pm
How nice Cookie. A fun interlude.
Ovens delivered today.
Been researching recipes for new ovens.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 05, 2021, 12:40:37 am
I honestly don’t know what we would have done if we didn’t find the rabbit owner.
Chookie have fun w or new ovens. It’s very exciting.
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Post by: judydawn on October 05, 2021, 01:50:43 am
Local FB groups are great for that sort of thing cookie, in the meantime you were able to spend special time with the rabbit.  We have a local giveaway site plus one for plants, great for when we have clean outs and you get to meet the lovely locals.

I have the grand-dogs again as the kids have gone away for the school holidays. They’re very demanding of my time, especially my lap and their daily walks. Consequently I’m not getting much done and can’t even have a shower without them wanting to be close to me.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 05, 2021, 07:00:56 am
Gorgeous dogs Judy. I had a chuckle about the shower,
We went out in the old ute this morning for a coffee run. Lovely to sit and chat for a while. Many of the people that come on this run are from the Vintage Car club and a few of us from the Model A club.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 05, 2021, 06:58:41 pm
They are gorgeous, Judy.  How long do you have them for this time?
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Post by: judydawn on October 05, 2021, 11:01:09 pm
Thanks ladies, not long to go now. This time 10 nights, the kids will be back on Saturday.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 06, 2021, 05:53:54 am
I did my grocery shopping this morning.
At 8.30 am I popped down to Aldi as they had an electric roti maker listed as one of their special buys. I’ve been watching out for one of these for some time. I don’t want to pay a lot for one as it wouldn’t be used that much. However they hadn’t arrived. I will keep an eye out for them. If I miss one I will keep waiting, it doesn’t hurt me to roll them out.
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Post by: K Atie on October 08, 2021, 03:49:52 am
They are gorgeous Judy .
Been a little distracted here . We have been lamb marking for a few days ! dS and DH have been out at 6 , yesterday me too till 1pm , I had had it as in rather tiered . Helped shift the ewes and lambs up to the shearing shed yards . Pushed them up the run to draft the lambs off . Contractors did the job !! Well a few lambs missed out they are mixed up in another mob !! But all went well . DS the day before shifted them 6-9am on line learning till 2.30 then drove into town to have his second Phizer .. I then did a quick shop then I drove home . We had not stopped all week parent teacher interview one arvo for a few hours . So my absence was as I said stupidly busy.
Today DS is doing his last online learning day at home .. happens to be Rist so big day . Then back boarding on Sunday .. very excited for him as at lest he will get time with his mates and other humans than us . Although he will only have Thursday Friday face to face !! Thinking the food consumption will be far less and DH and will have the first time in months on our own .
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Post by: judydawn on October 08, 2021, 04:17:03 am
Thanks K Atie, they keep me busy. On your own for a change, will be nice and DS will love being back with his mates as well.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 08, 2021, 08:48:52 pm
Last 2 days hectic with installation of new ovens.  First electricians then builder.  All in now.
Cookie, is that a sausage roll maker?  Yesterday I had some Trout Mornay and noodles left over.  I used the Sausage roll make to make rolls. Also banana and honey ones. I like it better than the pie maker as it uses a whole sheet of pastry with no trimmings.
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Post by: judydawn on October 09, 2021, 07:27:21 am
You’re set now Chookie, enjoy your new appliances.
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Post by: trudy on October 09, 2021, 08:25:17 am
Enjoy your new ovens Chookie!  I just love salmon & also chicken done in the combi steam!  Wayne and I have come to Glenelg for four nights.  Have had so much going on it will be lovely to have have a break for a few days.
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Post by: judydawn on October 09, 2021, 09:12:10 am
Enjoy your break in Glenelg Trudy, I’m sure you will.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 09, 2021, 10:11:44 am
No Chookie it is a roti maker. Your new ovens sound fantastic.
Trudy enjoy your little break.
I went up to the Westfield this morning. DD was working again (not happy, 2 weekends in a row) as she wanted me to pick up something for her.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 10, 2021, 03:17:24 am
Roti maker sounds interesting Cookie.
Baking and gardening.
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Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2021, 08:53:53 am
My GD discovered that my toilet was leaking last night so today I put my plumber’s hat on, removed the pipe with the rubber thingy on it and went to Bunnings to find the correct replacement. $4.65 and half an hour later I succeeded in my mission albeit not an easy job. My plumber Dad would have been proud of me.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 10, 2021, 12:40:40 pm
Well done plumber Judy.
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Post by: K Atie on October 10, 2021, 12:42:48 pm
Impressive Judy , you will be sub contracted out to all .
We went out to the new farm today DS used his digger to pull out a rose bush and a old bottle brush bush tree! He Also picked up large garden edge rocks too easy . They were blocking light into the house so pleased as punch for clearing the area . I just pulled a few weeds , was meant to prune up the roses , but MILs Secateurs were blunt ! Home to cooked scrambled eggs for the boys and DS to pack . DS drove to boarding house , he whipped the Ls off quick smart when we got there ! Teens really. A quick shop and home to an empty house. Please for DS to catch up with mates , talk to other people other than us .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 10, 2021, 11:13:23 pm
Judy, you are amazing. Well done.
KAtie, it is so important that the kids to socialise.  They are funny with their driving practice. 
We haven’t been out for weeks ( except for Ral’s bold test. ) but my printer has run out of pink ink and won’t work without it. Quick trip to Office Works.
More testing of ovens.  Love the warming drawer. Yet to cook something in it.
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Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2021, 11:21:37 pm
Thank you ladies, it’s amazing what we can do if we set our mind to it. K Atie I’d gladly help out my female friends who live alone if the need be, having done one would make it easier next time. Apart from it costing very little, the problem can be fixed far quicker than you can get a plumber out.  How long do the kids have to stay on their L’s?

Cooking in the warming drawer Chookie? Many years ago I had a warming drawer in one of my ovens but it was only for warming the dinner plates, obviously they’ve changed a lot over the years if you can now cook in them too.
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Post by: mab19 on October 11, 2021, 04:48:18 am
Well done with the plumbing Judy.
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Post by: judydawn on October 11, 2021, 05:02:23 am
Thanks Margaret.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 11, 2021, 10:20:14 pm
Judy, I read Ral your post about plumbing.  He asked when you were coming over to stay.  ;) ;)
About 6 months ago we had a picnic by the dam with some good friends. It was between lockdowns. We have just arranged to have a BBQ on Cup Day with same friends.
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Post by: judydawn on October 11, 2021, 11:16:58 pm
Ha ha, has Ral got jobs planned for me Chookie? Let’s hope my visit will be early next year, all being well.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 12, 2021, 01:49:30 am
Take your plumbing tools Judy. 😀😀😀😀😀😀
That sounds lovely Chookie.
DH has gone helping ‘little old ladies’ again this morning. I was going to ring my brother and go out to see him, but I’ve just remembered DD has a delivery coming that must be handed over personally. Oh well another day.
I might make some SD crackers.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 12, 2021, 02:00:04 am
DH has been working on a little trailer to put behind the old Ute. I’m not sure there is any reason, other than ‘he can.’
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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2021, 05:26:01 am
A cute duo cookie, you can’t keep a good man down.
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Post by: mab19 on October 12, 2021, 05:53:38 am
That will be the star attraction at your next get together Cookie.

More moving around of boxes and furniture.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 12, 2021, 10:47:31 pm
Cookie, how absolutely adorable.
Judy, we can’t wait.  Yesterday, when we were out, we realised how restricted we have been. We took morning tea and lunch but ate both in the car. We sat in the Main Street of 2 country towns and watched the people. Sad. We actually saw a lady who we often had breakfast with at a Lygon street restaurant.
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Post by: mab19 on October 13, 2021, 04:40:23 am
The carpet layers have finished laying the carpet and I am very pleased with the my choice of carpet and the work that was done.  DIL arrived this morning not long after they had left and vaccumed all the floors made the beds and has put most of the boxes back in the rooms they came from.  I will empty them and cull some things over the next week or two.
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Post by: judydawn on October 13, 2021, 05:40:21 am
It was nice of DIL to give you a helping hand Margaret. I love the smell of new carpet.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 13, 2021, 09:02:22 am
It will feel like a new house Mab.
You have a lovely DIL.
I popped down to my little Italian green grocer this morning, hoping to buy some cheap tomatoes, but sadly they didn't have any. I want to make some more passata. Our pizzas taste awful with bought stuff on them. The price of tomatoes is ghastly at the moment. Almost $10/kg. Is it the same over there? I guess it will reduce as the warmer weather arrives.
I then did my grocery shopping.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 13, 2021, 10:18:11 am
Cookie ,  most fruit and veggies are very expensive  at the moment, that is if you can get  them.
I bought 2 common tomatoes, $1.20.
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Post by: judydawn on October 13, 2021, 10:54:14 am
This morning I did the finishing touches to the spring cleaning of the 2 spare bedrooms, I took advantage of 2 fine days to get all the bedding washed. I spent all afternoon going through a filing  cabinet drawer full of recipes I’d torn out of magazines for many years. Culled 3/4 of them and only kept recipes I think might be suitable now. Recycle bin is pretty full for pick up this week.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 13, 2021, 11:03:06 am
What is it about recipes ... collecting them is almost an obsession - you have to be very brave to throw them out!  I recently culled mine, they were all on plain A4 size paper so I put them in the office recycling tray and used them for printing out unimportant documents in the office ... but I kept seeing all the recipes on the reverse side as I ran them through the printer and wondered a) why on earth did I save and print this out to start with and b) what did I think I was doing throwing that recipe out so I kept it!
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Post by: achookwoman on October 13, 2021, 09:00:18 pm
Yes collecting recipes is an obsession. I keep looking at the large file I have and think I will deal with that tomorrow. Oh, and the books !! Now with the new ovens, a whole new ball game. More recipes already.
Last night I prepared all our dinner and placed it in the warming drawer. Excellent. Fish grilled, stir fried veggies and noodles and pancakes. Dinner was very late as Ral was fixing up a perch for new girls.
Today I will try muffins in Steam oven.  Neighbours will be happy.
Although happy with microwave egg, I tried one in steam oven.  Even better. More evenly cooked. The new microwave doesn’t have a turntable. Just a flat glass tray. I think with a very small item this may not be the best design. The steam oven egg is slower but more gradual even temperature.
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Post by: K Atie on October 13, 2021, 10:25:44 pm
Chookie wee did you get your new chooks from ! Funnily ours have slowed down laying only one egg a day at the moment. Great to go for a drive , we all need to slowly come out of lockdown but the idea of it keeps me at home .
Judy ,kids with their L plates have to 120 hours generally get at 16 then at 18 if they have the hours they can get their licence and be on Ps  , but some kids are ready to start straight away others are hesitant and take it slow . Covid last year prevented a lot of driving . Now DH is helping with the instructing it will be better .
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Post by: judydawn on October 13, 2021, 11:17:53 pm
Glad I’m not the only one obsessed with printing out recipes. Your sentiments Marina were exactly what I was thinking as I was looking at each recipe but I was really brutal with my culling as I know I’ll never cook the majority of those recipes. Many of mine were printed on the back of other printing, some dating back to 2005 and beyond but I have a new pile with blank backs to now use for other things, probably that will also be for recipes! It’s certainly an addiction but a perfectly harmless one.

K Atie that’s a long time to be on L’s and then go onto P’s for a further period of time. How easy it was in my day, you did a driving test with a policeman as soon as you felt capable and went straight into driving without any plates at all. Different times back then and it’s good to hear that the rules are so much stricter now although the road toll is still way too high.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 14, 2021, 08:57:27 am
I'm another who collects recipes. I still have quite a lot of Mum's too. I have files of them, files where I typed out the recipe, scrapbooks where I cut it out and now I use Snap recipes. If I try to cull I end up finding lots I still want to try. I do manage to cull a few.
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Post by: judydawn on October 14, 2021, 10:31:00 am
It’s a big job when you have so many recipes cookie.  I spent 8.5 hours on mine yesterday and I have yet to sort the ones I saved into some sort of order.
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Post by: K Atie on October 14, 2021, 01:03:46 pm
Judy that’s called a huge sorting out . I did I once but still haven’t got them in order .
Quiet day felt as if my head was being clamped , heavy and could not read , no migraine either. DH was good he just said rest . Went outside for awhile the kitten Tommy ( she is a girl 🙄) follows me around , zooms around my feet and  up trees .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 14, 2021, 11:36:34 pm
KAtie, point of lay Chooks are hard to get. We got the last 6 from a man who has a stall at Clunes farmers market. All other enquiries only had Chooks 5 weeks old.  They wouldn’t lay until after Xmas. I suggest you look at Google for your area. When our Chooks stopped laying once before, we found they had mites. We dusted them with lime. ( also their roosts)  They started laying again.  There is a man at Waterloo who has very good Chooks, but again only about 6 weeks.

Hope you are feeling better. I think this COVID is very stressful. Especially for Victorians.

Judy, I think the long Drivers License process is good. Especially for those less confident. They also have to have many different experiences, like in wet conditions, freeways etc.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 15, 2021, 06:28:32 am
All I've done today is feed my starter, dishes and bed etc. I also popped out to the library for a book I had requested. DH has popped down to see his Mum so I must do the floors while he is out.
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Post by: judydawn on October 15, 2021, 07:26:45 am
I haven’t done much today, manicured my nails and went to lunch with Katie today.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 16, 2021, 12:09:23 am
Good day to stay inside. Cold, wet and overcast.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2021, 08:31:33 am
I had to go and get a heap of scripts filled this morning. The pharmacy only had one person in there, she gave a couple of Covid injections, then made up the scripts for a lady and then me. I remarked that she was alone! Her reply was that they were busy. I couldn’t quite grasp the link between the two. Then she forgot one lot of tablets. Lucky I noticed as I wouldn’t have been happy if I had already gone home.
I then met DD and we had a lovely coffee together.
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Post by: judydawn on October 16, 2021, 10:00:50 am
Well she was right about one thing cookie, ie she was very busy LOL
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Post by: K Atie on October 16, 2021, 11:28:32 am
The chooks will be inspected tomorrow by DS and we do have that powder too . The man chook man was from NSW Duncan’s chooks and I believe because of Covid he has not been able to come . Point of lay is so important so we will hope they start again soon ,meanwhile I’ll try go earlier each day and visit them twice .
Freezing weather here DH been in the office . DH DS Spent some time sorting the naught escape lambs that missed lamb marking this arvo .
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Post by: mab19 on October 18, 2021, 12:54:44 am
I'm keeping busy unpacking boxes and washing all the crystal, china & glass ware.  This afternoon I will repack the book case.
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Post by: K Atie on October 18, 2021, 03:43:46 am
Yesterday DH DS mowed and whippet sniped around the trees edges . I cleaned out the wood boiler room . Then cleared away old bin ,twigs and tree matter !! Of course I lifted up a old metal rubbish bin we use to clear out the ashes of the Conara Fire .... yes a baby tiger snake in long grass against the fence ! Really think I was screaming blue murder at DH even though he was not there . We did a lot , started dead heading the agapanthus, but this can be back braking , normally they just pull out easily. DH pull the ewes and lambs out the back they knocked down the fence ended all in the back garden, kitten is not a good sheep dog ! DS drove back to boarding with DH . Quiet house now .
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Post by: judydawn on October 18, 2021, 07:00:01 am
The peace and quiet must be lovely after a hectic day K Atie.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 18, 2021, 08:33:29 am
I slept in this morning. Did the washing and ironing and a bit of cooking.
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Post by: mab19 on October 19, 2021, 04:55:04 am
I had the curtain people here again to remeasure for curtains in the lounge.  Their first quote was so vague that I asked them to come and measure again.  Unfortunately they are the only business in town so I was limited for choice.  It will be 6 - 8 weeks before the curtains arrive.
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Post by: judydawn on October 19, 2021, 05:20:15 am
It’s not easy to get a good price when there’s no competition in town Margaret, I hope you’re happy with your quote.
I’ve mowed a friend’s verge and did new inventories for the stand alone freezer and the fridge/freezer, had a bit of a throw out there.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 19, 2021, 07:01:21 am
We went to the accountant to get our tax done.
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Post by: mab19 on October 20, 2021, 03:29:19 am
Supermarket shopping this morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 20, 2021, 05:16:25 am
Cooking and gardening.  PO to collect parcel
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Post by: judydawn on October 20, 2021, 07:36:40 am
Cooking, had a visitor then went to Costco.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 21, 2021, 01:04:04 am
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Cooking, had a visitor then went to Costco.
Lucky you Judy.
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Post by: mab19 on October 21, 2021, 03:10:06 am
We had a visit from my brother this morning.  Even tho we live in the same town I haven't seen him for months.  He and his wife are much more social than DH & I and it was good to catch up.
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Post by: judydawn on October 21, 2021, 05:27:39 am
How nice for you Margaret.
I’ve been to gym then cashed in 2 huge bags of crushed pep bottles. Since my specialist recommended that I drink sparkling water these bags soon fill up and I give the money to my grandchildren. $30 each coming their way when next I go to see them which is this weekend hopefully.
Chookie I go to Costco for my slabs of sparkling water and petrol at least once a month. This time I bought a few things for my SIL’s birthday, I never know what to get her but there are so many choices at Costco to make it easy for me and everything is top quality. I think she’ll be happy with my choices, the tin of biscuits is huge!
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Post by: cookie1 on October 21, 2021, 06:49:55 am
The Danish biscuits are quite tasty Judy. That is a large tin.
I did my grocery shopping this morning. Late this afternoon is the dentist.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 21, 2021, 09:48:35 pm
Lucky SIL, Judy.
Hair dresser today. Then lunch at Yacht Club Restaurant on the lake in Ballarat.
I am on a project to clean out 1 drawer a day. There are 52 drawers in the kitchen . I am including the freezer drawers in my project.
Found I had lots of dried Apricots so made Apricot jam in the TMX while cleaning out drawer.
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Post by: judydawn on October 21, 2021, 10:51:20 pm
That’s a lot of drawers Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 22, 2021, 11:39:33 am
DD called in with a surprise gift. 100 of these gift boxes, flat packed. 9 inches square.
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Post by: judydawn on October 22, 2021, 11:48:16 am
They will be lovely filled with home baked goodies Chookie. I’m sure you’ll put them to good use.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 22, 2021, 12:12:59 pm
I had my hair cut today. We’ve been very lucky that I’ve been able to have most of my hair cuts regularly.
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Post by: K Atie on October 23, 2021, 11:56:56 am
Sorted a few things out today , it takes so long to sort deal with and find a spot ! But My DM’s dressing gown I put on the back of my bedroom door , it’s pale blue cashmere, she had good taste bless her . Put some jumpers away too . Then outside to tidy up DH and DS chopping back of old roses on the driveway ! Did about three and they look so much better all the deed wood gone except one that is super tall . Kitten sat under the rose while I pruned , it is very funny meowing when she could not find me . DH dropped some wood off and told me it was 6.30 pm I was still out there working . Lite the fire boys home late . Possums eating my lemons off the tree , not happy .
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 23, 2021, 07:59:34 pm
I think it must take real determination to eat lemons off a tree - have you tried spraying with chilli water?
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Post by: K Atie on October 23, 2021, 11:12:08 pm
Not yet , a baby possum was at it last night ! They have eaten heaps .
DH and DS have spent all yesterday last night trying to fix Apple Mac computer, DS accidentally upgraded DH farm program and now the whole computer will not work ! They have been on the phone to Apple all night and now this morning eek !  First call America second middle of Ireland and more calls I’m no longer asking keeping well away .
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Post by: judydawn on October 24, 2021, 12:05:09 am
I hope they can get it sorted K Atie, computers can be so stressful, you are wise to stay well clear.  I no longer use mine, my iPad does everything I want it to do.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 24, 2021, 07:43:14 am
Cooking of course.  3 loaves of bread. My SD still playing up. Ended adding some yeast as I didn’t want to waste all the flour.
Found a program on my Speed oven, ( microwave) that I didn’t know I had. 
Washing windows.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 24, 2021, 10:25:00 am
We did a run with the Model A club today. We met at a park near the causeway and had coffee then drove out to the very northern suburbs where we had been invited to visit a couples collection of memorabilia. It was amazing. They have 4 factory units that they have developed to link to each other inside and have done up to look like a garage f the 60’s. Really Happy Days era. They have petrol pumps from all over the world, oil bottles, model car displays and lots of Coca Cola memorabilia. It isn’t open to the public.  Everything shines and sparkles. One area is done up as a diner and they gave us a sausage sizzle with salad and then coffee and cake to follow.
They buy things from all over the world and restore them. The fifth factory unit is their restoration shed.
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Post by: judydawn on October 24, 2021, 11:36:30 am
Sounds like a nice day out cookie, a shame it’s not open to the public.
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Post by: K Atie on October 24, 2021, 12:07:58 pm
DS left very late tonight to go back to boarding house, as they are still fixing the computer with Apple repair people !! I think the lockdown lift has really got to me and super sensitive and anxious about a lot of things . Spotting Possums tonight .. better not go near my lemon tree or relocation will happen .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 24, 2021, 12:28:08 pm
Cookie, what a lovely way to spend a day.
KAtie, I would be very cross if a possum ate my lemons. Relocation a very good idea.
We have 3 ducklings left, from the original 8. Still no mum. Tough out there.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 24, 2021, 08:38:01 pm
K Atie, computers are wonderful tools ... until they are not!  Hope you get yours sorted out soon.

Loved the look of the 60's garage, Cookie.  What an amazing collection.

Poor ducklings, Chookie.  Can you 'adopt' them and put them in a protected environment somewhere?
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Post by: cookie1 on October 25, 2021, 09:36:40 am
We have rats come and eat the skin from our lemons. I have absolutely no idea where they come from. They will just skin the lemon and leave it on the tree.
I called at my Italian shop this morning. I weakened and bought a delicious cannoli and toffee nut slice when I bought a few veggies and a bit of fruit. I picked up a fairly large box of tomatoes for $12 so I'm making passata at the moment. It must be at least 8-9kg.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 25, 2021, 09:06:19 pm
Nice shopping Cookie.
Visitors for lunch today.  Just as well we can now have visitors as the house gets a good clean up.
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Post by: K Atie on October 25, 2021, 09:50:31 pm
I am extremely cross with the possums , why now are they eating them not really sure . DH came home to late to fix computer last night , hopefully he will get on to it today , think it’s all on the external hard drive that was found in a cupboard!!
Now this tops the kitten antics , night before last we new kitten was not there when we went to bed , woke up not there . Spent all day outside calling her and looking in shearing shed and beyond . Four times I had looked out the front . Must have been about 1.30 and I called her then I heard a faint meow , she was up a plantation silver sugar gum tree . Honestly so far up it would need an American fire ladder . A lot of meowing went on ,Well I reassured her telling her like a human which branch to jump too ,silly thing . Friends pulled upon the side of the road asked if I had found a Kola well I laughed ,no our kitten . As I said this turned away from her I saw and heard flying kitten drop from far up the tree . All good home for a snack and back out looking for action .
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 25, 2021, 10:53:27 pm
What a mischievous kitten, K Atie
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Post by: judydawn on October 25, 2021, 11:21:10 pm
She went on an adventure and the only way down was to jump by the sounds of it. I hope she doesn’t try that stunt again K Atie.
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Post by: mab19 on October 26, 2021, 06:22:24 am
A visit to the podiatrist this morning and then I did the shopping.   I had a nanna nap this afternoon.
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Post by: K Atie on October 26, 2021, 12:09:25 pm
I also decided the Albertine climbing rose need a good prune . Hopefully DH will pick up all the rose pruning ! DH still reloading everything back on the computer.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 26, 2021, 12:44:49 pm
With DD being on holiday we decided to go out to a new, enlarged shopping centre on the other side of the city. It was differs and we had a fun day.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 26, 2021, 09:49:01 pm
Yesterday I planted out some pumpkin seedlings that I had grown.  I picked small radishes which we enjoyed with dinner. More time in garden today. It is looking lovely at the moment.
Will explore a new function on ovens. TMX is a good match with ovens.
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Post by: mab19 on October 27, 2021, 12:41:44 am
I have a friend coming for afternoon tea.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 27, 2021, 01:08:53 pm
I did the grocery shopping this morning. DH helped as it was pouring. We had 35 mm in the last 24 hours.
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Post by: K Atie on October 27, 2021, 10:48:40 pm
Helped in the sheep yards with DH , dogs were running up and down the run , one was on a wire to stop her jumping into the run !! Yes I forgot and it felt like I’d been ring barked , but ok although the bruising will be interesting! Strangely my knees were very sore for the rest of the day . But we wormed two mobs and the lambs . It was very warm too so we had to keep stopping to water the dogs . There are a lot of possums eating my lemons .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 27, 2021, 11:57:04 pm
Yesterday I ordered a TMX 6 and a Cookidoo 3.0. I do want to put my recipes on. Also ordered the extra bowl special deal.
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2021, 12:01:21 am
Good for you Chookie, a lot of work ahead for you putting all your recipes on there.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 28, 2021, 12:06:20 am
Thanks Judy, there are 2 options. Straight copy of recipes or in similar format as are available on the chips.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 28, 2021, 12:12:22 pm
Good on you Chookie. I think there are lots of things on it you will love. I thought about selling my 5 and buying another 6 but after checking I may as well keep it.

We went over to Costco today. I mainly wanted dried cherries and blueberries but managed to still  spend over $300. All things I would run out quite soon. I was amazed at some of the things people buy there.
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2021, 12:34:28 pm
It’s hard to come out of there without spending much more than you expected, especially if you wander around the whole store.  It doesn’t go to waste though so what the heck.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 28, 2021, 09:30:15 pm
Boo Hoo, I love Costco. I wonder if they would come to Ballarat.  We have 4 Aldi.
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Post by: mab19 on October 28, 2021, 10:50:24 pm
Chookie, good for you, you will like the TMX 6.  DD loves hers.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 29, 2021, 09:02:41 am
Thanks Mab.  Had to sort consultant out today.  Wants to demonstrate how to make stock paste in new machine.
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Post by: judydawn on October 29, 2021, 09:11:06 am
Did she know who she was speaking to Chookie LOL
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Post by: achookwoman on October 29, 2021, 09:18:59 pm
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Did she know who she was speaking to Chookie LOL
Judy, she knows nothing about me.  She was quite shocked when  i replied to an email and I said I wanted to buy a 6. No demo before hand, no fuss. Just organise it. 
Cookie I hope you are feeling better and can go on one of your wonderful short holidays.
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Post by: K Atie on October 30, 2021, 12:46:43 am
Chookie well done ordering the TMX 6 as the extra bowl at $29 is the best deal ever .
WEL I did another day in the sheep yards helping in the run while DH put click on them , to prevent flys ! this time a lamb head butted my front ankle , wow now I look like a battered old lady ! We got caught in the lightening thunder rain storm , 400 ewes and lambs then had to be put into wool shed as it started to rain . Soaking wet both had to go home and shower . Yesterday we picked up DS ... four day holiday, really ! We were so late treated us to prawn pizza eaten in the car on way home . DS ate some , then had the rest at home , as he was driving so no eating for him .   
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Post by: cookie1 on October 30, 2021, 01:26:17 pm
Poor you KAtie.
Feeling better today. Only one lot of Panadol.

Chookie I had a massive chuckle at a consultant demonstrating for you. I’m sure you could teach them heaps. When I bought the 6 it was delivered to my home so I unpacked it and starting using it. My consultant was surprised but quite happy about it.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 31, 2021, 09:53:46 pm
KAtie, big job dealing with the sheep. We used to help DS and BIL at both marking and shearing times. We had black sheep at Cherokee. The teenagers loved drenching and marking them. DD would invite her friends to help. Ral would shear them and I would spin and knit.  Everyone had black wool jumpers and beanies.
Cookie, I had a response from my consultant. She said in 8 years as a consultant she has never had a client like me. ???
Preparing for visitors tomorrow.  They are bringing salads and sweets. We are doing BBQ and bread. We did a taste test of the marinade yesterday. I spent some time working out which one would be best. It was good, especially with a bit of smoke from the BBQ.

https://www.food.com/recipe/sparerib-marinade-164123

 
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Post by: cookie1 on November 01, 2021, 09:40:01 am
We set out on our 4 night holiday. We are in Collie tonight. It is a coal mining town. They also train drivers here to drive the big haul packs and it has a bauxite mine nearby.
They have some fantastic murals throughout the town. There is one on a dam wall.
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Post by: K Atie on November 01, 2021, 12:44:11 pm
Cookie that dam wall is Extraordinary .
Chookie such a family time and I can see those black sheep and you knitting . One lamb today had brown markings, opps . I‘ve been in the yards each day over the week and honestly am quite tired and sore . But the three of us worked well .. the dogs are in Disgrace new ones needed . Daylight savings has whiskers on it as we seem to be in very late , DS added mowing to the last few nights plus moving ewes and lambs to the yards . But seems we might have done most of them , you never know with DH , he might have more to do when DD comes home .
My life appears crazy , let’s add Scary !! Went to the chook shed yesterday to collect eggs and feed the chooks , opened the door talking on phone to DD .. I screamed SNAKE there was a very active 4 foot tiger snake in the chook house , the boys were not far but took awhile ! DD was worried and I calmly then said I’ll speak later . Boys came refused to go in . Late that arvo DS mowed around and I believe DH is going to spray too . This morning DH and I went and collected the eggs and feed chooks , we think it left but there is no way I’m going in there on my own for awhile and I’m concerned for the chooks too . Might be why we were not getting so many eggs ! Why me honestly I am terrified of huge tiger snakes and I could do without this right now . Feeding and getting eggs is part of my daily therapy . As I say crazy and scary . To top today off I am completely sunburnt on my front , thankfully the hat saved my face . So let’s hope tomorrow is a quiet day Please .
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Post by: achookwoman on November 01, 2021, 07:13:44 pm
K Atie, certainly keep away from the snakes. You are certainly very busy.
Ral has mowed the grass around where we are having our BBQ today.  We haven’t seen any snakes but our neighbour has.
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Post by: judydawn on November 01, 2021, 11:46:26 pm
I’d be packing my bag and leaving K Atie!  You can’t do that so stay inside and have some me time today.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 02, 2021, 08:29:07 am
Ouch KAtie, I would have run a mile. Make sure you go stomping into the chook yard. I think the snakes like to eat the eggs.

We drove up to Williams today. We are stopping here overnight. We had hoped to stay at a Lakeside but when we got there there was no mobile coverage. So with MIL being as she is we couldn’t risk it. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williams,_Western_Australia
It’s just a little country town. We wanted to visit to see a sculpture by a man called Jordan Spriggs.
https://www.jordanspriggsculptures.com.au/
His work is amazing and we enjoy looking at all the tools he has used. The second photo is one of the coal mines at Collie. There are several.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 02, 2021, 08:19:20 pm
Cookie, thanks again for sharing your holiday with us. Lovely photos.
Yesterday we throughly enjoyed our picnic by the dam with friends. It is 6 months since we last got together. It always surprises me at how much people enjoy my garlic bread.  This time I wrapped it well in foil and placed it at the edge of the BBQ. The garlic butter melted beautifully into the bread.
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Post by: mab19 on November 03, 2021, 01:11:02 am
Lovely photos Cookie.  I always enjoy seeing where you travel to.

A trip to Bunnings this morning for DH to buy his tomato plants and a few other things.  My sewing friends and I call Bunnings Spotlight for men :)  Then a stop off at a new butcher.  DS shops there and says the meat is very good.
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Post by: obbie on November 03, 2021, 04:09:33 am
When I bought my TM6, it just got delivered to work. Did not see the consultant at all. I still have not met her. Just unpacked it and used it.   :)
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Post by: cookie1 on November 03, 2021, 08:29:07 am
We drove from Williams to Wickepin today. It wasn’t far. We stopped at a couple of fascinating looking salt lakes. After booking into the caravan park we unhitched and drove up to Yealering the tiny town is on a lakes edge, but the town is dying. Very sad. The crops look fantastic out this way.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wickepin,_Western_Australia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yealering,_Western_Australia
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Post by: achookwoman on November 03, 2021, 09:19:38 pm
Lovely photos, Cookie.  Thanks for sharing your holiday with us.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 03, 2021, 09:40:46 pm
These are the 3 ducks left out of 8 .
The spot near the dam where we have our BBQ.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 03, 2021, 09:41:46 pm
Picnic
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Post by: K Atie on November 04, 2021, 10:18:50 am
Cookie great trip you are having .
Chookie love the ducklings , beautiful relaxing spot to bbq picnic .
Yesterday was strange as we had our bookclub during the day and with 10 of us . Great to see friends and catch up . Today visited a good friend for her birthday this morning.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 04, 2021, 10:44:37 am
Chookie the ducks are sweet and you picnic spot looks like it is perfect. I hope there were no flies. They are driving us mad out here.
Today we moved from Wickepin to Beverley. Not very far at all. We had planned to stay in Popanyinning where DH spent many years as a child.  It is sad to have a 72 hour stop, but that seems to have been removed. It is truly a one horse town. It is very, very small. One shop and not much else.
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The Albert Facey Homestead.
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The house DH lived in for several years as a child.
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Post by: judydawn on November 04, 2021, 07:47:05 pm
Does anyone live there now cookie?
Your own picnic grounds Chookie, how good is that. I hope the last 3 ducklings survive.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 05, 2021, 06:59:36 am
Cookie, no flies but a slight breeze. I think the flies were busy at the Chook shed.
You are certainly visiting interesting places.
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Post by: judydawn on November 05, 2021, 08:05:18 am
I’ve had a day out with a group of 14 today, we went to Mannum for an informative river cruise followed by lunch at the local Community Club. I was up at 5.45 am and didn’t get home until 5.30 pm so it was a long but enjoyable day. 
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Post by: cookie1 on November 05, 2021, 11:27:57 am
That sounds lovely Judy. My memory of Mannum is getting on the car ferry and the back of the caravan hitting the ground. I love the Murray River.
No Judy, no one lives in the house now.  It is basically falling apart.

We drove home today. We didn’t have far to come. The galahs woke us about 5.30am. I went back to sleep but DH didn’t. We unpacked the van, DH washed it and I popped out and bought some food.
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Post by: K Atie on November 05, 2021, 12:01:32 pm
The day just disappeared and not one job done ! Managed to pick up a parcel and pack up a bag . Collected DS then he drove me home ran out of time to get DD anything for her BDay next week !!! eeeek . We all hoped into the fire truck to have its annual check in at the fire brigade station, boys did a tree safety course and also a procedure inside the fire truck if a fire is on top of them and they turn on all the water and the fire blankets come down . We had a steak sandwich . Home late to bunker down the kitten in the dog run for the night .
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Post by: achookwoman on November 05, 2021, 09:43:01 pm
Judy, we have lovely memories of Mannum. We left from there to do a 7 day river cruise. I bought a Pyrex dish from the op shop. I use it all the time.
KAtie, good idea to put the kitten in the dog run over night.
Cookie, nice to get away but always nice to be home.
Still warm here with showers.
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Post by: mab19 on November 06, 2021, 01:00:14 am
Judy, your day out on the Murray river sounds lovely.   Cookie, thanks for the photos of your few days away.

I have spent the last week sorting out photos and family history. I have ended up with 4 large plastic containers full.    Some I will need to get copies of and give to other family members.  Just about everything is sorted now and back in their places.  It's been a big job and I've done a lot of culling.
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Post by: judydawn on November 06, 2021, 03:02:08 am
A job well done Margaret and one that’s on my to do list as well. Apart from albums there must be some photos that I can get rid of to reduce the size of the boxes they’re in.  It’s a time consuming job as we also spend time reminiscing whilst sorting through them. 

cookie and Chookie, as you haven’t been to Mannum for a while I’m sure you would notice the change, Mannum Waters is a 156 berth man made marina and one of the few places where you can live on your houseboat in a marina.  Beautiful holiday homes are being built overlooking the marina, it’s lovely.

The River Murray is one of my favourite places, generally very peaceful until weekends and holiday times.  Geoff and I won a 5 day trip on the Proud Mary in 1994 for the TV show Getaway, it was a great holiday and thankfully the camera wasn’t in our face the whole time.  I have the VHS tape of our appearance on the show, not much use in its current form.

Fire safety courses a must in the country K Atie, let’s hope there’s not another bad fire season ahead.
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Post by: K Atie on November 06, 2021, 10:07:04 am
Well we may have exceed our driving distance today 5 1/2 hours ! Picked up DD from college collected her friend then headed down to pt Leo winery , another girlfriend dropped off ( by very kind partner) and had the most amazing lunch with an exceptional view all for DD 19th Birthday celebrations. Topped off with a candle in her dessert. Local strawberry blinis to start with . DS was very patience with girls being head photographer. We headed further on for the night , girls out for dinner and drinks . What a day . DH and I are debating who will stay up to pick them up later tonight! Well after two years of not really celebrating her birthday it’s all worth it .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 06, 2021, 12:27:40 pm
Happy Birthday to your DD KAtie.

Judy it certainly sounds as if Mannum has changed. One day we will get back there.
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Post by: judydawn on November 06, 2021, 01:10:59 pm
After major disruptions to everyone’s birthdays since Covid I think being able to celebrate them now is an opportunity we don’t want to miss out on K Atie.  Happy birthday to your DD.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 06, 2021, 08:12:18 pm
Cookie, we would love to see the changes at Mannam.  Don’t think it will happen.
KAtie, glad to see you going for it with the Birthday celebrations. Happy Birthday to your DD.
DD and GS called in. Gave them the Chicken pies that I had prepared for our dinner. DD looked exhausted. Has been training to paddle from Wilson’s Prom to Tasmania next January.
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Post by: K Atie on November 06, 2021, 09:31:57 pm
Thank you for the birthday wishes for DD , yes celebrating is the best once you get over Covid fear . Chookie your DD is very brave to paddle such a huge adventure, impressive.
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Post by: judydawn on November 06, 2021, 10:14:58 pm
Wow, that would be scary Chookie - your DD is one gutsy lady. How long will the adventure take?
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Post by: mab19 on November 06, 2021, 11:30:03 pm
Happy Birthday to your DD K Atie.  Our 4 eldest GD all had 21st & 18th birthdays during Covid so no celebrations for any of them.

Chookie, your DD is very brave taking on a trip like that. 
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Post by: cookie1 on November 07, 2021, 11:35:44 am
Chookie that is a long way to paddle, over some rough clean I believe. Good on her, I’m sure she will have massive support.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 07, 2021, 07:31:39 pm
That is incredibly courageous of her, Chookie.  Is she doing it alone or is it a team event? Is it a sponsored paddle?
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Post by: achookwoman on November 07, 2021, 09:03:26 pm
Yes DD is a very gutsy woman.  There are 4 woman going together. I was initially very worried but feel better about it now.  There is a lot of support from many experienced  people. They have tracking devices and specially built boats. They are self funding. It should take about a week but depends upon the weather. They carry enough food for a month. ( she has asked me to dehydrate some hummus ) .They hop from Island to Island. They paddle for about 9 hours a day. If the weather turns bad, they stay on the Island. DD boat is bright pink .
Adapting the Burnt Orange recipe to TMX today. Veggie gardening.
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Post by: K Atie on November 08, 2021, 10:23:17 am
Decided that lack of sleep , seems I cannot get to sleep or wake up and awake for hours . Thus very hard to get out of bed this am , DS was a little slow to , DS drove to school ( he pulled up before so I did the last dash to get there in time . A quick shop and returned home !! DD still asleep .. oh well hopefully the days will get better . DD made cupcakes for her birthday tomorrow, I was going to make a cake today but was over ruled by DD .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 08, 2021, 11:24:44 am
Chookie your DD and crew will be well supported. I guess she sees it as a challenge. She is very brave.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 08, 2021, 08:47:48 pm
Didn’t do the gardening as planned. Did flowers instead.
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Post by: judydawn on November 08, 2021, 10:12:59 pm
What beautiful arrangements Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 09, 2021, 08:56:44 am
Chookie they look really beautiful. I have some lovely vases but I just stick the flowers in.
This morning we went and had our second AZ. We went to one of the state run clinics. It was so professional, compared to the private one we attended last time. It was about 42km away but worth the drive.
This afternoon we had visitors.
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DD was at work so I had to send her a photo.
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Post by: judydawn on November 09, 2021, 09:03:31 am
Nice Mustang cookie, that would turn heads.
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Post by: K Atie on November 09, 2021, 12:25:06 pm
DD helped in the sheep yards with DH , I suck off to yoga . Returned for lunch smoked salmon brioche roll , then DD drove with us to Ballarat to collect my car that had a service last week and all new tyres ( they took a while to find so a week later I get my car ) . DH collected a gerney and trailer , DD was not allowed to tow a trailer on Ls so she drove my car home . Bonus day for her payed farm work and hours clocked up all good. Home late again , zoomed around doing chores washing collected eggs ,still scared the snake will appear ,washing in off line ,feed kitten , folded washing and made prawn pasta for DD bday dinner plus some bubbles .
We are all trying to keep our spirits up as my DH SIL passed away on Sunday and she was as young as me , so sad , never can I get use to the final chapter of an Individuals life . What’s more DD is missing my DM so much today as I am .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 10, 2021, 06:10:29 am
So sad KAtie. We have good days and bad days. I think it is natural to miss your parents as they are part of your life for so long.

I went grocery shopping this morning. Before that I picked up my book club book as I missed last week as we were away. I taught one of the librarians when she was 6 and she was in this morning, so we had a lovely chat.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 10, 2021, 11:06:50 am
Cookie, love the car. Certainly a head turner. 
KAtie, as we get older we seem to lose family and friends.  Always sad.
I have been spending time trying to understand my new Speed oven. ( microwave and normal ovens combined). Made bread sticks.  Couldn’t see how it was going to work, but it did. I try a different function each day.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 11, 2021, 03:45:18 am
Good on you Chookie, that's the very best way. I know I still don't use my microwave to its fullest extent.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 11, 2021, 04:21:39 am
Hair cut today.

Yesterday went to a new specialist to look at getting a mouth guard made so that I don't need the CPAP which I have been trialing. Nothing is cheap but the mouth guard is fairly comparable in price to the CPAP and is more portable, therefore more practical.  It will be a while yet before I see how it goes and have to make a decision.
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Post by: judydawn on November 11, 2021, 06:09:10 am
An expensive mouth guard then Marina but obviously easier for you than the CPAP machine. Good luck with it.

I’ve only ever used my m/w to heat things up in, had several cookbooks over the years but never did anything.  I’m sure your oven is quite different to an ordinary m/w Chookie.
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Post by: mab19 on November 11, 2021, 06:23:47 am
DH birthday tomorrow so I have been busy cleaning the house.  DD and family are bringing down take away from our favourite Italian restaurant. 
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Post by: judydawn on November 11, 2021, 06:43:09 am
That sounds good to me Margaret. Happy birthday to your DH.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 11, 2021, 06:48:09 am
Mab, happy birthday to your DH.  Enjoy your lovely Italian meal.
Marina, difficult decision. Dr appointment today followed by lunch out.
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Post by: mab19 on November 12, 2021, 05:19:44 am
DH says thank you for the birthday wishes.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 12, 2021, 10:49:47 am
Happy Birthday to your D H Mab.
I went to pick up a heap of scripts today.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 13, 2021, 05:39:03 am
I popped over to a Nespresso store this morning. DD is at the Ritz Carlton for professional development today and DH has taken the old ute and trailer to a display at a Bunnings store.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 13, 2021, 08:09:25 am
Harvesting peas to blanch and put in freezer.
Still very cold.
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Post by: K Atie on November 13, 2021, 08:07:44 pm
It is cold this morning . DH off to Coffs Harbour with his DM to SILs funeral tomorrow. So very early start . Too cold for me to get up . Very apprehensive of them flying and going , mainly due to Covid . We will have to get a lot done today but have a feeling DD DS will sleep in .
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 14, 2021, 04:19:27 am
Office work today, but that's OK, I have finally managed to wrangle long weekends off so that, when necessary, I will take work up to Guildford that I am really the only one who generally does these jobs - I have had to work the weekends around two specific markets in the city (the first and third weekend of the month).  On those two weekends I will have a three day weekend, the other weekends will be four day weekends.  My poor brain is buzzing with everything I plan to do with all this extra "free" time!  It will take me a long time to get used to having time for my own pleasure.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 14, 2021, 07:13:59 am
It took me a few years after retirement to realise that I didn’t need to do most jobs on the weekend. Enjoy your ‘free time’ Marina.
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Post by: judydawn on November 14, 2021, 10:40:20 am
You’ll soon find thing to do on your day off Marina, just ask a retired person how busy they are enjoying life.  My theory is that as we age we take longer to do anything therefore our days go by far quicker than they did when we were younger.  Take some of your extra free time just doing whatever you derive pleasure from.
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Post by: K Atie on November 14, 2021, 12:59:57 pm
Enjoy marina .
Very slow morning here DH gone very early . DS went and mowed DMIL lawns , in between rain showers . Looks like DD will have lots left to do tomorrow . DS drove back to boarding school , DD drove home ! Ok so this tagging is Exhausting me , but they are good about it too. DH rang all good the airport was like a goat town , not surprised. Kitten update, seems her tummy is getting quiet big ,she is staying close , maybe that’s because it’s so cold .
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Post by: achookwoman on November 15, 2021, 08:26:45 pm
Marina, you will easily fill out your free time. Judy’s advice is good.  Save time each weekend to do something for yourself.
We have Dr appointments today. May have lunch out.
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Post by: mab19 on November 16, 2021, 04:35:56 am
Marina, enjoy your free time.  You will be surprised at how fast the time flies.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 17, 2021, 05:49:54 am
We are having a day off. 
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Post by: mab19 on November 17, 2021, 07:59:43 am
Supermarket shopping this morning.  A lazy afternoon reading.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 17, 2021, 11:56:36 am
Grocery shopping.
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Post by: K Atie on November 17, 2021, 12:03:13 pm
Woke up Monday morning, to find our kitten Tommy had two baby kittens ! They are so sweet and she is a good mum so far . Have invested in so high protein kangaroo meat and feed her heaps of kitten food to help her feed  and recover . One is black like her mum and the other is white longing hair and gray Black . Today was the first time she left them . But she is very good and looks after them . We all love the kittens and DD and DS both insisted we not touch them for two weeks , only to make sure she is not on top of them or to move their bedding . Yes before you say anything we know far to young to have kittens ,but is was unfortunate. Biggest problem was leaving her for the whole day yesterday, but set her up with heaps of food and she was fine . DDS DD and I all had appointments in Melbourne yesterday , so the driving has been big for DD broke it down. So only in 11/2 sessions, night driving was interesting , we seemed to have crammed a lot in one day .
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Post by: achookwoman on November 18, 2021, 03:58:01 am
KAtie, the kids will love the kittens. After a difficult year they deserve a little pleasure.
We have finally had our wills witnessed.  It has been near impossible to finalise these.  The solicitor didn’t want to charge us but we insisted. Will also make him some Portuguese Custard Tarts.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 18, 2021, 07:54:51 am
What a lovely person Chookie.
Today I travelled north of the river to a thermomix class. It is run by Nikkit (who was on here many moons ago) and a friend of hers. They used to do them a few years ago. It’s always a fun time. They feed us very well as well as making the food in front  of us. The menu today was Mini fruity mince cheesecakes with coffee on arrival. Followed by Entertainers Delight with Brie and Dips. I have photographed that. Pork fennel mini balls with Bacon Cranberry Jam. Brazilian Cheese Puffs and Chorizo Pate. On the table was crudités and dips, Medjool dates stuffed with Gorgonzola and Proscuitto (delicious) and for dessert we had Merry Mixmas Icecream with homemade Ice Magic. It was all beautiful.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 18, 2021, 04:30:05 pm
That's an amazing presentation, Cookie.  I used to enjoy Nikkit's posts when she was active on here.
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Post by: K Atie on November 18, 2021, 08:17:54 pm
Day three baby kittens ... our Tommy kitten decided to hide her babies after frantic search i found them in the boiler room ( back of the garage that holds the wood boiler and wood ) in the bottom of an old plastic rubbish bin with sticks in it !! We left the there as she might move them elsewhere and have no clue were they are. This happened as I was leaving to go to Melbourne with DD . So DH comes home and decided to put the pod bed in there and put them in .. gosh I hope she is not going to move them again . DH reported they were still there lat night . It was super windy yesterday so I’m hopping that is why . These first two weeks are the test and DH did not get the memo to not touch them .
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Post by: mab19 on November 18, 2021, 09:53:32 pm
A lovely day out Cookie and the food looks delicious.  I also remember Nikkit and her amusing stories.

We have a doctor's appointment this morning, then a visitor for afternoon tea.
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Post by: judydawn on November 18, 2021, 11:23:11 pm
Good to see that Nikkit is having success with her classes cookie, classes that are fun and food like that can’t be beaten.

Are you going to keep the kittens K Atie? She is very protective of her babies so is proving to be a good mother.

I’ve been doing a lot of shopping this week, stocking up on my basic needs from Costco and Aldi ahead of the Christmas crowds. Will be shopping only locally for food now. Our expected hot day yesterday didn’t last for long, the cool change came in early afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 19, 2021, 05:42:59 am
Popped over to the Westfield to finish off some Christmas shopping and birthday present buying. Almost done now except for those that have gift vouchers.
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Post by: judydawn on November 19, 2021, 07:46:38 am
The kids gave me a voucher for Harbour Town outlets back in September and I’ve only just found the time to go and spend it.  What fun I had!
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Post by: K Atie on November 19, 2021, 07:40:25 pm
We will see how the kittens go Judy , but love the grey/white one . DH thinks it will be cute to watch them follow their mum around !!
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 19, 2021, 07:45:16 pm
Everything looks great, Judy.  It really looks as if you had fun getting around and choosing a range of things.   
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Post by: judydawn on November 19, 2021, 10:24:50 pm
I certainly did Marina.
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Post by: mab19 on November 20, 2021, 05:22:01 am
Some nice shopping Judy.

Cookie, well done finishing your Christmas shopping.  I'm just giving gift vouchers this year.  5 of the GC work full time, 1 has a part time job after school and the youngest loves gift cards so he can do his own shopping.
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Post by: judydawn on November 20, 2021, 06:23:40 am
Thanks Margaret.  I agree with gift vouchers for the kids, after Christmas sales means they can get twice as much for their money too. 
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Post by: achookwoman on November 20, 2021, 07:16:48 am
I’ve been MIA . Just plain busy. GS has shifted in. GD has a bug and he doesn’t want it. ( not COVID)
Cookie, what a pleasure to attend such a generous class.
Judy, well done with your voucher.
I’m lazy and just stick money in a card for Xmas. That is for family. They like it so they can go to NY sales.
Open curtains to see a chicken outside. I had left the door open on the Chook shed. Luck the fox didn’t visit.  He does most mornings.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 20, 2021, 07:22:44 am
Judy what a lovely shopping spree you had.
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Post by: judydawn on November 20, 2021, 10:07:27 am
Thanks ladies.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 20, 2021, 09:34:09 pm
BIL Birthday tomorrow. We are having a BBQ by the dam as the weather looks good. I will prepare most of the food today.
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Post by: K Atie on November 23, 2021, 12:27:35 pm
Dashed off to Yoga this morning, then back into tiding up sorting and give away . Never ending. DD DH drenched the sheep , well they tried to , too hot , the sheep did not work well . Chased a Tom cat away , not happy ... our Tommy kitten has gone off tonight and her babies are sound asleep... hope she is not up to no good ! The kittens are just starting to open their eyies , and are growing , hopefully soon we can touch them .
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Post by: achookwoman on November 24, 2021, 12:25:41 am
Most baby creatures are lovely.  My DS is breading gold fish.  They are born without mouths.
The new girls have started to lay.  I hated buying eggs. Lots of egg based TMX goodies coming up.
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Post by: mab19 on November 24, 2021, 03:18:43 am
Supermarket shopping this morning.  I might have a lazy afternoon and read.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 24, 2021, 08:22:16 am
We took friends out for coffee this morning. We went to whistler's Chocolate factory in the Swan valley. It was lovely. This afternoon I did my grocery shopping. It is starting to act like summer here and I don't like it very much.
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Post by: K Atie on November 24, 2021, 01:32:07 pm
Very warm here today 26 ! Humid but no rain ! Bit of a Covid scare but we worked it all out new rules very confusing, now Off to the city again ! DD drove DH night driving yes I did enjoy not having that stress , but they got in very late tonight.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 24, 2021, 09:47:59 pm
We are going for a drive today.  Haven’t done this for about 3 years.
Booked a stay in Melb for Feb.  can cancel if COVID lockdown happens again.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 25, 2021, 02:55:44 am
How lovely to both Chookie. Enjoy.

I wasn't planning on cooking today but DD just rang and needs something for morning tea tomorrow and DH tells me he is nearly out of bread. I let him tell me as I eat SD. So now I can have fun making those.
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Post by: mab19 on November 25, 2021, 10:14:14 pm
DIL has asked me to make her another Christmas scrub top for work so it's back to the sewing machine for me.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 26, 2021, 05:43:54 am
We went over to Cherokee yesterday to see if the Rhododendrons that Ral had planted have survived. He planted 70+ . They were looking very good.  The house was under heavy fog.  We had forgotten that this was typical of the area.
We stopped for coffee and bumped into friends and they and we were happy to reconnect. Today we are recovering.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 26, 2021, 07:34:21 am
That would have been lovely Chookie.
I had my hair cut today. The appointment was for 12. DD had said I wouldn't get a park but I managed too, however there was so many people there. I left as soon as I had my hair cut.
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Post by: judydawn on November 26, 2021, 07:42:59 am
A trip down memory lane Chookie, a bonus to reconnect with old friends.

Today I cleaned out my spice drawers, so many of them out of date and as I’ve been told not to eat spicy food nowadays it was quite easy to get rid of them even if they were in date. I’ve reduced 6 very full drawers of spices down to 3 with room to move. The 3 empty drawers are now full of pasta packets and containers plus dried fruit.  From there I moved into my plastic container cupboards and have boxed up a load for the op shop - why do I have several lids but not the containers to go with them I wonder. They can’t get lost in the dishwasher like socks do in the washing machine!  Next job was a pantry clean out of items I know I will not use, I did a bit of a reshuffle there too and it’s much tidier with so much removed. Final job was washing all the plastic containers that I’d emptied and with my earlier work there was plenty of room to store all those now empty containers. 
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Post by: K Atie on November 26, 2021, 12:05:56 pm
Lovely Chookie. Well done Judy . Busy day , cleaned a bathroom ( this involved up a ladder , yes I was very careful) that need a lot of attention, I am super tiered and famished tonight . It’s crazy in Melbourne think everyone is out shopping Black Friday sales . Family at home DH had to cook chops and veg ! Kittens growing, they are now walking in their bed !! What a difference two days make . Nearly time to handle them , they are hissing at DH .
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 26, 2021, 08:27:53 pm
What a day, Chookie, lots of memories at Cherokee.  Good to see the rhododendron doing well ... what colours are they?

Isn't it satisfying to have  good clearance, Judy, well done - it sounds like a full-on day.

I came up to Guildford on the train last night as DH came up on Thursday night so that he could clear up the dead poplar tree we had arranged to get dropped during the week because it was a bit too close to the house.  A big job but he managed to clear all the wood away.  We will burn off some of the excess today and keep some of the better wood for burning at home.  The poplar was only standing because it was totally covered in ivy so a lot of the wood we are putting on the bonfire today will be very smoky.  Must remember to let the CFA know what is going on!!
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Post by: judydawn on November 26, 2021, 10:19:40 pm
Although backbreaking work for me Marina, it was so worth it by the end of the afternoon. I keep opening the doors and drawers to admire my work LOL. Only problem with those sort of changes is finding the items next time I need them but with less stock it might be easier to spot them in their new area. Today I’m going to work on my crockery, casserole dishes and party items, I need to cull heavily in that area.  You have a lot on your plate for the weekend, it sounds as if DH has done well since he’s been up there. It certainly won’t be a relaxing weekend for you.

Katie I’m always telling my friends they shouldn’t be climbing ladders but I occasionally don’t listen to my own advice. I deadheaded 2 climbing roses at DD’s place recently and cut back the height to prevent it climbing onto the roof.  I did have a spotter with me one of those days but not for the second one I did the next day. What cute little things baby kittens are, what colour are yours?
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Post by: cookie1 on November 27, 2021, 08:10:24 am
You are certainly very industrious. I’m not. It’s been 36 here today. A bit hard to take. We have a run tomorrow into a paddock, where they will hold a car gymkhana. I hope the paddock has trees.
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Post by: judydawn on November 27, 2021, 09:14:42 am
Take a hat and a brolly just in case it’s a treeless paddock cookie.  Have fun.
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Post by: judydawn on November 28, 2021, 07:24:52 am
On a perfect Adelaide day a friend and I went on another bus trip today, this time to Stirling markets in the Adelaide hills. A long lunch followed, a great day out and there were many others enjoying our first warm weekend in a long time.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 28, 2021, 10:24:28 am
That sounds lovely Judy. It was rather hot here again but the paddock where the gymkhana was held had trees on the edge. We had lots of fun, suffered a few bruises and rope burns and D H has sore arm muscles trying to drive the old Ute round the courses.
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The Ute. It’s called Frank after a close friend who originally sold all the bits to DH. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211128/610d27aec1e9f7c804161aa65146be9b.jpg)
This involved pegging out the washing as fast as you could without dropping the washing or the pegs, then you had to turn around and bring it all in. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20211128/01faa2b370a6cf3a844416e1be868b19.jpg)
This was a hard one. The driver had to drive round in a circle, the passenger (me) had to hold the rope, keeping the bucket off the ground at the same time not holding the rope past a knot they had put in it. It was hard for DH to keep in a perfect circle and the rope moved in your hands a lot in keeping the bucket off the ground. All activities were against the clock.
We loved it.
In all the activities the vehicle had to keep moving at all times. There were other activities but we weren’t photographed doing them.
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Post by: judydawn on November 28, 2021, 12:03:56 pm
Sound like a very well organised event cookie, I can understand where the rope burns came from. You might have a few new aches and pains in the morning after that work out. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 28, 2021, 07:08:06 pm
I wondered what a car gymkhana would look like, Cookie.  What fun, I am sure you enjoyed it.
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Post by: K Atie on November 28, 2021, 08:37:49 pm
Seems we spent the weekend tying up . DS was out in the tractor cutting the barley grass both days , DD mowed the grass around the house , I seemed to have done heaps of washing all weekend , cleaned out a cutlery draw , fluffed and folded washing . Broomed all the spider webs outside off the window frames then cleaned the back door area outside that the bids had decide to Destroy their nests . Weeds around the BBQue . Even the chook enclosed had stinging nettles around the chook wire so I easily pulled them out . DD helped DH move the sheep across the road , being warmer weather they took ages to move and somehow the rams got in with the ewes ! The job took them two goes lunch in between. Then DS had to get back to boarding , well this L driving is ok but both taking turns involved two drives each !! We picked DD up off the side of the road she left the Ace down the farm lane and changed , on our return DD then drove it back through the farm to put it away , I picked her up she drove home !! Yet another full on weekend and my back neck knees were in need of a heat pack . Silly season for us is full on farm work for DH , windrowers coming to do the canola ... I hope we don’t have to feed him !!
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Post by: cookie1 on November 29, 2021, 06:22:00 am
Just a bit of housework. Yes, I do have a couple of new muscles making themselves felt today. 😂😂😂😂
DD is home today. She had her third Pfizer yesterday and it hasn’t liked her much.
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Post by: judydawn on November 29, 2021, 07:03:35 am
I wonder what they will want to give us for our booster shop cookie, I don’t like the sound of Pfizer and had no trouble with the AZ.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 29, 2021, 10:12:44 am
Recovering from having Melb family up on Sunday.  Another BBQ by dam. DIL went to Cosco  and bought me a tray of lamb cutlets, Maple Syrup and Panko crumbs.
My TMX consultant was to come today to show me how to use Cookidoo and put recipes on.  Had to postpone as program wasn’t ready.  Maybe Wednesday.
Judy you are really going for it with the cleaning out the drawers, well done.
Cookie, Ral and I loved the photos. Thanks again.
Marina, big job . Fire restrictions soon.
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Post by: judydawn on November 29, 2021, 11:00:34 am
They were good Costco buys Chookie, were always on my list too.  Keep the maple syrup in the fridge once opened though.
Tidying up and culling seems to be a never ending job, I tackled my pj/nightie drawer and my shoe chest of drawers tonight - it wasn’t planned, it just happened on the spur of the moment when I went to pack away more purchases of both items.
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Post by: K Atie on November 29, 2021, 11:34:55 am
Holding kittens they are so tiny fluff balls .
And here we go pre harvest nights, out moving DH Utes tractors fencing equipment, being a polite Vehicle for tractor in the dark . Home 10 pm
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Post by: judydawn on November 29, 2021, 12:12:22 pm
And so the culling continues. I can’t drink alcohol now so I’ve had a clear out of the wine/spirits/liqueur cupboard. A bottle of rose for a friend the only survivor, the rest way too old to give anyone.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 29, 2021, 06:11:47 pm
That bottle looks a bit lonely, Judy.

Our booze stocks are similar.  Because DH is a Highland Scot,who enjoys a good 'dram' now and then, people always give him bottles of malt whisky as gifts. He rarely drinks scotch now so we have at least a dozen different bottles that never get touched, but I can't seen him parting with them ... "just in case" someone wants a wee taste sometime.
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Post by: judydawn on November 29, 2021, 09:43:48 pm
Yes it does look lonely but I have a friend who only drinks Rose so she will be happy to take it off my hands. You’ll have to take up drinking whisky yourself Marina. It’s true that when people know you really like something you become inundated with them. I did Google the shelf life of every type of alcohol before pouring them down the sink.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 30, 2021, 01:33:39 am
Judy, ours looks similar. I used to add it to icecream. But Ral is cutting back so I haven’t been making it.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 30, 2021, 01:48:44 am
I have rum and Chiver's Regal in my booze stock. Our neighbours don't drink so keep running over with bottles they are given. I use if for cooking. I open the bottle, use what I need and then freeze it in 1 cup lots. I rarely drink nowadays and DH bottlesd his own beer, making it about 1/4 strength. DD doesn't drink at all either.

Judy DD has said that we will be given Pfizer as our booster shots. Her first one didn't bother her at all.
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Post by: judydawn on November 30, 2021, 04:19:54 am
Thanks cookie, something to look forward to then! Hopefully our first booster won’t affect us either.
Chivas Regal was DH’s favourite before he too had to give up drinking many years ago. I don’t miss a glass of wine with my meal, the sparkling water I now drink is a good substitute.  I’m well stocked up with that which I also buy from Costco, I have 6 x 30 packs in the garage - at least it won’t end up down the sink.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 30, 2021, 08:12:32 pm
Ral loved his wine but not allowed to drink it now.  We spent many a lovely holiday visiting wineries, especially in SA. I don’t particularly like wine or spirits but do like and can tolerate Apple cider. The preservative in wine upsets me.  I sometimes would like an Affogato.
Saw the Podiatrist yesterday. My feet are very good. Nice to know. She took a lot of trouble and did all sorts of tests.
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Post by: judydawn on November 30, 2021, 11:18:29 pm
That’s good to hear Chookie, the chap over the road is diabetic and has had trouble with his feet for the last 10 years - he can’t be on his feet much now.
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Post by: mab19 on December 01, 2021, 03:23:17 am
Supermarket shopping this morning.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2021, 04:03:36 am
Ditto here Mab. BIL had dreadful trouble with his feet and lost 9 toes. A good lesson for me, although I have no dramas with mine.
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Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2021, 06:21:02 am
From what I’ve seen and heard, it’s mainly men who have amputations. I drive past a rehab hospital a lot and there’s always one or two sitting out the front smoking!  Men don’t seem to take diabetes seriously and if they don’t have a good woman to keep them in line a lot of them have problems.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 01, 2021, 06:27:49 am
Have just had a very long session with TMX consultant.  Very patient lady.
There are 3 ways in which you can put your recipes on the Cookidoo program.
1 type your recipe and attach photo.
2 change similar recipe on Cookidoo
3change a recipe from Cookbook or TMX community
The recipes are private. No one has access to them.  This is causing some criticism from people who sell their TMX recipes and goodies.
But what I really like is that I can do all the work on the my iPad and it transfers it to the TMX. Via Cookidoo

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Post by: K Atie on December 01, 2021, 11:06:58 am
Chookie well done with the consultant, I bet she left learning from you .
Trying to help DS with his pathway plan for subjects next year , this involved communication with school too !! But did get to go out to lunch for bookclub only six of us , nice to be out having a meal . So warm today again . Kittens are more alert, eyes open all the time now .
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Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2021, 09:55:55 pm
The photos are a bit too large K Atie, are you able to reduce the size please?
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Post by: K Atie on December 01, 2021, 11:01:44 pm
Judy how do I reduce the photo size ?
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Post by: achookwoman on December 01, 2021, 11:24:49 pm
Waiting for a coffee delivery from Melbourne. We get 6 x 1K bags every 6 months. We have great fun deciding on flavours.  Most will be single origin, a couple blended. Just for fun we did the sums. This is the best coffee you can buy. 1 shot of coffee is 50 cents , plus milk 60 cents for latte. Our favourite at the moment is from Peru.
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Post by: mab19 on December 02, 2021, 12:46:49 am
I had my hair cut this morning, then a friend is bringing in some sewing this afternoon.  I really don't need it just at the moment as I am busy making scrub tops for DIL & GD
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Post by: judydawn on December 02, 2021, 01:11:03 am
You’re too kind Margaret.

K Atie this is a post I did for Chookie a while back, she was able to follow it and post pictures the correct size so I hope you can follow the instructions too. You will have to clear your current photo attachments before you start this process. When you click on Attachment and other options you’ll see the words (Clear Attachment) in blue, click on all those attachments. If you are unable to do this I can perhaps do it for you.

This is my post to Chookie.

‘I’ll run you through what I do Chookie. These instructions are for the iPad for anyone else wanting to know how to add photos to their posts.

Start off making a comment or posting a recipe.
Just below the box you’ve typed in, click on Attachments and other options.
Scroll down to Choose File, click on that. 3 options will come up, click on Photo Library.
Choose the photo you want, it will then tell you the actual size of the photo chosen. This can be too big for the forum so I click on that wording (it’s white printing on a black box) then I choose Medium.
On the RHS up the top of this box you’re in is the word ‘Use’, click on that.
You will now see the attachment in the ‘Choose File’ box.
Click on ‘Post’ in the bottom hand corner.

I hope this becomes clear to you as you go through each stage. The photo will appear on the same post as your recipe or comment.’
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Post by: K Atie on December 02, 2021, 07:18:01 am
Sorry Judy I tried many times but the size never came up as soon as I loaded the photo it went straight into the file , no option there to fix the size up . I’ll just remove the picture if I cannot reduce the size .
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Post by: judydawn on December 02, 2021, 10:16:27 am
OK just do that then K Atie, oversized photos play havoc with the page.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 02, 2021, 09:13:34 pm
I’m ever so delighted with Judy’s clear instructions  for the photo posting instructions. However I understand your frustration, KAtie . When the TMX consultant was trying to demonstrate how to attach a photo to a recipe on Cookidoo it wouldn’t  cooperate.
Gardening today.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 03, 2021, 06:00:41 am
I popped up to the Westfield this morning. I tried on a few tops to wear to our Christmas lunch for the car club. I couldn’t find anything better than what I already have.
DD gets the keys to her house this afternoon. She is very blaise about it.
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Post by: judydawn on December 03, 2021, 06:12:18 am
Ah, I was just wondering when that was going to happen cookie.  She will be all settled nicely before Christmas then?
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Post by: K Atie on December 03, 2021, 09:47:27 am
Just tried to get into Cookidoo and it will not let me in , frustrating but will try another day !! Hope it will work .
Awoken to four young men at our front door this am , putting in hot water service with a heating pump ... free oh deer my DH thinks this is great time will tell . The the wool man called in . Kittens have been super hungry all day .. got more fresh kangaroo meat at pet shop . DD dropped off to travel with a friend for girls weekend!! Collected DS , so confident driving home today . Home to unpack shopping, cook dinner for us and the wind rower . Boys out with the drone to film the wind rowing happening . Kittens getting stronger , hope you all got to see them . 
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Post by: achookwoman on December 03, 2021, 09:41:09 pm
Was looking to have GC to stay for a week but a child infected with COVID in GS class.  They are not coming. Disappointed.
Cookie that is really very exciting for your DD. Nothing. Like a newly built home.
K Atie, enjoy your kittens.  They grow so quickly.
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Post by: K Atie on December 04, 2021, 01:33:54 am
Kittens up on front legs, the little black one wobbled walked this morning. Tommy doesn’t let us have them out for long . DS topping the thistles with the slasher on the tractor. Also DS decided to start dismantling the round trampoline!! The net has gone but it is still in good condition, asking DS to sell it but he is hesitant to think it will sell !
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Post by: cookie1 on December 04, 2021, 07:57:42 am
Oh Chookie how disappointing for all of you.

I did the ironing this morning before it got hot. Not a lot this afternoon.
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Post by: judydawn on December 04, 2021, 08:45:58 am
What a shame Chookie, we make plans then something comes along again to spoil them.
Today I’ve been out for brunch for SIL’s birthday with his family. The restaurant was absolutely full and the meals were great.
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Post by: K Atie on December 04, 2021, 09:53:30 pm
Forgot to add yesterday I got together with a few friends and we are knitting a blanket for our DF that has cancer , she is the most lovely person well they had all done heaps and we placed all the rectangles !! On a bed to lay them out ,pinned order of numbers on them to sew together. We talked all afternoon. Knowing this is extremely hard time but the love is in her blanket and we hope that it is cathartic for all . Life lessons are continuous. 
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Post by: judydawn on December 04, 2021, 09:58:15 pm
What a lovely thing the group of ladies are doing for your friend K Atie, I’m sure she will really appreciate it at this difficult time.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 05, 2021, 01:40:36 am
Well done KAtie.  She will love it.
Putting more of my recipes on Cookidoo.  I’ve found it easier to take a similar recipe and change it.
Washing and cleaning windows.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 05, 2021, 01:43:24 am
That is a lovely thing to do KAtie.  I'm sure your friend will cherish that blanket made with love for her from her friends.
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Post by: Katiej on December 05, 2021, 06:15:44 am
Hi everyone.  Just thought I’d pop in and say hello  :)

I hope everyone is well and staying safe.  Richard and I are both well.  I bought a TM6 a month or so ago (when they had the second bowl deal).  I still have my TM5 and my TM31.  Richard tells me I don’t need 3 Thermomixers and whilst I 100% agree with him, I don’t think I can part with any of them. I’m enjoying the TM6.  Haven’t had the time or inclination to try and put my own recipe on as yet. I tried making honeycomb and it was so hard I thought I was going to break my teeth on it (not sure what I did there).

Yesterday we had our neighbours from both sides over for a pre-Xmas drinks and nibbles.  I had made Chookie’s Portuguese custard tarts for dessert.  Everyone was too full for dessert (I still can’t stop over catering!) so they took the custard tarts home with them.  I’ve had text messages from both neighbours today telling me there were utterly delicious!  Thanks Chookie! 

Recipes from the forum are still my favourite TMX recipes  :D
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Post by: cookie1 on December 05, 2021, 09:18:44 am
Lovely to hear from you Katie. I can’t bear to part with ant of my machines either.
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Post by: judydawn on December 05, 2021, 09:44:19 am
Hello dear friend, it’s about time you told everyone LOL
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 05, 2021, 09:47:30 am
How lovely to see you back on here.
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Post by: K Atie on December 05, 2021, 12:03:46 pm
Katie nice to see you posting again .
Helped BIL SIL tying up MIL garden for a short while , DS was mowing her lawn . Wasted morning watching our kittens starting to walk DS tried to relocate them to the back door ! Well they now are back in the boiler room but in a kennel all rugged up , oh the little black one can climb out ! So cute .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 05, 2021, 08:36:10 pm
Katie lovely to hear from you. Glad you and Richard are ok. Ral sends his regards. Glad your guests enjoyed the Tarts. I now roll several sheets of pastry into rolls and freeze them, ready to be cut into rings.  I also make the custard a day or two ahead.

KAtie, enjoy the kittens as they will grow quickly. We have a new lot of ducklings. Ral goes down every night and feeds them.  This lot started at 18 and have been 13 now for a couple of weeks.  The mother and father are very protective. The previous set, which started at 8 are down to 3.
The pink water lilies look lovely.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 06, 2021, 04:03:20 am
I went for my 6 monthly check up this morning. Nothing to be cut out which is lovely, but I had a lot of bits burnt off.
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Post by: mab19 on December 06, 2021, 07:57:32 am
Katie, it's nice to see you on the forum again.

This afternoon I finished off a couple of hand made cards that I needed to get in the post this week.
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Post by: Katiej on December 06, 2021, 08:50:39 am
Thanks everyone  :)

Quote from: achookwoman on December 05, 2021, 08:36:10 pm
Katie lovely to hear from you. Glad you and Richard are ok. Ral sends his regards. Glad your guests enjoyed the Tarts. I now roll several sheets of pastry into rolls and freeze them, ready to be cut into rings.  I also make the custard a day or two ahead.

Chookie - Richard says hello!  Please pass on our regards to Ral. 
I made the custard on Friday, then made the tarts on Saturday, and as we were so full we didn’t eat them until Sunday - they were still perfect on Sunday.  I’ll definitely be making them again  :)
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Post by: achookwoman on December 06, 2021, 10:01:36 pm
Thanks Katie. Well done with the tarts.  I looked at my recipe on my blog and it was all jumbled up. Fixed now.
Cookie, good news about the skin care.
More Xmas cooking today. I have just seen a recipe for Oatmeal thins. Not too sweet. Might try them.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2021, 05:14:04 am
We had a coffee run this morning with our other car club. It's always great fun.
This afternoon I will possibly plan what I will cook for Christmas and bits I will put in the freezer.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 07, 2021, 08:59:42 pm
6 monthly phone consultation with gut specialist.
Security gates not working. Installer coming.
Baking a test batch of Florentines .
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Post by: mab19 on December 08, 2021, 03:57:06 am
Grocery shopping and then ordered the Christmas meat.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 08, 2021, 04:54:11 am
I did my grocery shopping too. Each week I am constantly amazed at how much food prices are going up.
I have a Classic loaf rising and plan to do a fruit loaf and some biscuits.
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Post by: K Atie on December 09, 2021, 07:22:54 pm
Drove to Melbourne listening to audio book no L drivers for a change ! DH had the L drivers DS drove to his day in the shearing shed for Rist ag Certificate 11 in the manual Ute(the job was a good hour away )  . DH then collected DD and she drove the opposite direction to have DH car serviced !! DMIL collected them but DD drove her grandmother’s car all the way to collect DS . Now this ment back narrow country single roads , semi trucks coming towards you , ute with apparently someone that knew DD waving madly at her “ I was concentrating pulling off the road so much that I did not see who it was !” Funny yet terrifying . DH was Exhausted so he drove them all home he decided DS was not going to drive all four of them , good thing to as DS yawned all the way home , nothing like being a roustabout for a day to wear you out !
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Post by: achookwoman on December 09, 2021, 07:55:31 pm
K Atie, I hate driving on single lane country roads.  Why are there so many big trucks using these roads?
I have nearly finished my Xmas cooking. Will deliver Ginger Sponge to hairdresser today and a Rhubarb tart to friend for his Birthday.
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Post by: judydawn on December 09, 2021, 11:13:18 pm
I imagine they all slept well last night K Atie.
2 happy recipients today then Chookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 10, 2021, 07:17:24 am
Hair cut, two new pairs of spectacles, dumped the CPAP and got a mouth appliance (new speak for a mouth guard) for my sleep aponea / snoring instead.  Hope it works because it wasn't cheap!
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Post by: cookie1 on December 10, 2021, 07:31:18 am
That sounds interesting Marina.
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Post by: K Atie on December 10, 2021, 06:10:56 pm
The reason for the big trucks on the small roads is harvest , they are generally the grain trucks . Thus the reason why the roads at home get large potholes too . Mind you lots of new road repair work lately also adds to easy wear to the soft new repair.
Did a little Xmas shop but nothing for immediate family opps !
DD apparently made dehydrated lemon in the oven .. they are black discs ! Yet a beautiful olive oil cake was made too. Immediately my response was please make some muffins for the boys and harvest , so they can go in the freezer! High hopes I have , everything is demolished before it gets into the freezer . Missing the kittens but think they are being loved yet not sure who is feeding Tommy!
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Post by: achookwoman on December 10, 2021, 08:33:45 pm
Yesterday, hair cut then decided that we would have afternoon tea out. Ral had a yo-yo. ( not as nice as Mabs which are the gold standard), and I had a cheese and spinach scone. Awful. Don’t know how they can sell something so tasteless and gluggy in texture. Now I know why everyone raves about my scones which are Nay Nays recipe.
Ham and Smallgoods delivery today. I’ve made some Portuguese Custard Tarts , bag of biscuits and Pate as a gift. Sebastian always adds something to our order during the year.
Cleaning out chook shed today.
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Post by: K Atie on December 18, 2021, 08:46:19 pm
Had a very big spoiling by my girlfriends, lunch for about 20 . They baked lightly rumbled  salmon fillets  , salad and potatoes, little bread rolls . And a beautiful three layered cake with strawberry butter icing raspberries on top . DD made this , found out the cooking part was a strawberry reduction . Sunday hot day perfect . All the kids helped DS and mate served the champagne wine all day . Best part was seeing the kids who had not seen each other for a year catch up and chat .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 18, 2021, 09:05:03 pm
K Atie, that sounds heavenly. Well done family and friends.
Will prepare as much as possible for lunch tomorrow.
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Post by: judydawn on December 18, 2021, 11:13:31 pm
How nice to be to be so spoiled by your friends and the kids K Atie on this special occasion. Well done to them all.
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Post by: K Atie on December 19, 2021, 11:59:45 am
Today I caught up with friends we have a picnic each Christmas , today it was at our girlfriend place who passed away this week , amazing how people manage their lives so incredible.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 19, 2021, 01:24:58 pm
Your birthday sounds lovely KAtie.
I did an enormous basket of ironing today. It was only a week but it was a heck of a lot.
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Post by: mab19 on December 20, 2021, 03:21:33 am
Belated Birthday wishes K Atie.  It sounds like you had a lovely day.

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Post by: achookwoman on December 20, 2021, 08:49:01 pm
Shopping for Xmas food at Wilson’s for fruit and veg. Dropping off a couple of Xmas presents.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 21, 2021, 03:34:43 am
I plan to do my grocery shopping tomorrow and then go to the Italian grocer early Thursday morning. They open at 6.30 am but I won’t be that early.
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Post by: K Atie on December 21, 2021, 11:22:48 am
Put up our Xmas garland on the front door today !! DS went to the shed found the Christmas tree and put it up !! We are a little late this year . Made my DMs ice cream plum pudding this morning , had soaked the fruit in brandy for 24 hours . Forgot that I had girls drinks on at the local golf club tonight , luckily GF texted me if I wanted a lift ! Quickly BBQUEd the steak , prepped the vegetables and layer out the containers for harvest boys and worker , asked DD to cook vegetables when DH calls her dinner done . Crazy Christmas time .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 21, 2021, 08:30:53 pm
Bought 2 Xmas Gift baskets from Wilsons. Beautifully prepared and well worth the money. Very festive. Contained fruit, cheese , crackers on a lovely wooden tray.
We get our booster jabs today.
Covering the white peach tree with a net.  Ral has spent a week making a frame.
Packing away most of the winter Woolies.
Preparing guests bedrooms.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 22, 2021, 05:56:26 am
Chookie and KAtie you are both busy ladies. I did my grocery shop this morning. I went early but lots of others did too. All beating the heat. I had a wonky trolley and that made me cross, I couldn't be bothered swapping it, so I fought it all the way round the aisles.
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Post by: K Atie on December 22, 2021, 07:23:15 am
Today was change of plans , DD and I did a huge shop . Once home I sat down to watch the live steam recording of my DF who passed away the other day . We were meant to be there but for various reasons we did not go , one being so hard to do after my DMs funeral . It was amazing and I was  mentioned a few times which made it hard . It strikes me that the good die young and so do people that put their all into life , an amazing academic organised girl that we all loved .
Boys out harvesting , kittens very playful .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 22, 2021, 07:54:26 pm
Today, doing all the awful little jobs that I have been putting off.
Big discussion with family about Xmas.  Do we go ahead with lunch. Issue being 2 elderly people, us, and 4 teenagers who have holiday jobs and are out in public. All fully vaccinated.  We decided to go ahead and be as careful as possible. Lunch outside, wear masks most of the time, no kissing or hugs.
K Atie very sad event. 
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Post by: judydawn on December 22, 2021, 10:04:00 pm
A discussion worth having Chookie and I’m glad you’ve come up with a plan. I believe Christmas Day is going to be quite cool over there, it’s perfect here but our poor Perth friends will have a really uncomfortable one.
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Post by: mab19 on December 23, 2021, 02:52:30 am
I spent yesterday morning setting up the tables and getting all the crockery etc ready for Christmas Day.  A friend came for afternoon tea bringing a large bunch of rhubarb with her.

A quick trip to the supermarket early this morning for a few last minute items, then home to start some food preparation.  GD called in to collect the Christmas pudding I had made to go to Queensland.  She is flying off tomorrow to spend Christmas with her sister up there.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 23, 2021, 05:55:48 am
I went to the Italian grocer this morning at 8.30am/ They were very busy. I bought up big as their stuff is lovely.

Judy you are so very right. We are looking at 43 for Christmas Day with 39 tomorrow followed by some more days of 40 and 41. DD said she may be glad to be at work.
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Post by: judydawn on December 23, 2021, 07:09:45 am
I feel for you cookie, I’d hate to have that weather over here for Christmas.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 24, 2021, 07:32:29 pm
Perfect weather for eating outside. 24 degrees
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Post by: cookie1 on December 25, 2021, 09:25:06 am
That’s lovely Chookie. I imagined you all down by the dam.
We drove down to see MIL this morning and took her a tiny bit of Christmas food. She didn’t want it. 😢😢 She stumped us all by asking how my Mum and Dad were! I didn’t know how to answer, I eventually replied that they were ok. Poor old thing, she isn’t quite in the present. She has no trouble recognising us though.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 25, 2021, 07:58:03 pm
Cookie, that is very kind of you to visit your MIL on Xmas day. Very difficult for all especially DH.
DS is helping review all our technical stuff.
Family tried fishing in the dam but ducks kept wanting the bait. Might try the yabby nets today.
Melb family are hosting a guide dog in training. Lovely animal. It just loves the country.
K Atie great weather for the harvest.  Your menfolk are working very hard.
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Post by: judydawn on December 26, 2021, 01:45:00 am
It’s hard to get the oldies to eat cookie, we can only make the offer and hope they will. Your MIL is such a long term nursing home resident, I don’t know any who have been in a home for as many years as she has. I’m pleased for you that she still recognises you both.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 26, 2021, 02:26:03 am
It's nearly 13 years for MIL. She still wants to go home but I'm not sure which home she wants to go to, after yesterdays comment. Yet she accepts DD's built a house and has grown up. She exclaimed over the house yesterday despite having seen several videos of it. It's lovely that she thinks its new everytime  ;D ;D
Nothing done here today. DD has gone to work and the air con is on. It's 10.25 and 36 degrees. We will see how it all goes today.
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Post by: judydawn on December 26, 2021, 04:02:26 am
They can be very amusing cookie, my Mum used to crack me and the staff up with what she came out with.  She asked me one day if I was going home to feed the cows!  Got to laugh, especially when they’re happy where they are and not traumatised at all.  Stay cool.

Having a fairly lazy day although I did change the bed and washed plus I moved a couple of pots, now I’m watching the cricket for the rest of the day.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 26, 2021, 06:21:41 pm
My mum used to go into the office at the home where she stayed and hand in her notice every day, much to everyone's amusement!
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Post by: K Atie on December 26, 2021, 08:54:07 pm
Great that everyone is catching up with family . Really cold yesterday kittens stayed in their beds too windy  men out harvesting by mid arvo ... they were home so late I feel asleep . The fact that there is a two day public holiday is great but we have a flat tyre on the fuel trailer, cannot be fixed till. Wednesday!! This fills the harvester ekkk. They must have a plan B hopefully.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2021, 01:32:18 am
Marina, I love that. Yes MIL is sort of happy where she is. She is well cared for which is most important. I had planned to do a tiny bit of ironing this morning but I've decided its too hot.
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Post by: judydawn on December 27, 2021, 03:53:31 am
That is so funny Marina, was your Mum an office worker?
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 27, 2021, 06:21:08 pm
Quote from: judydawn on December 27, 2021, 03:53:31 am
That is so funny Marina, was your Mum an office worker?
How did you guess, Judy ... yes she was.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 27, 2021, 07:39:28 pm
Marina, what a laugh.
Cookie, that is a very long time for your MIL. She must be well looked after.
One of DD clients is Aboriginal. She has designed a motive, depicting the paddling venture across Bass Strait. The 3 girls are depicted as turtles. It is a beautiful painting. Due to very strict laws protecting Aboriginal art it cannot be used by anyone but the 3 people it was created for. They will have it reproduced on tee shirts etc.
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Post by: judydawn on December 28, 2021, 02:46:34 am
How lovely Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 28, 2021, 06:52:54 am
That is so beautiful Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 28, 2021, 07:55:29 pm
I wish I could show the painting but not sure it is allowed.  Will ask.
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Post by: mab19 on December 30, 2021, 07:48:44 am
Washed the bed linen from the spare bed including the underlay and mattress protector.  Also hung the doona out in the sun to air.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 30, 2021, 08:10:53 am
I did pretty much the same, Mab.  It is such a treat to get all the bedding washed and back on the bed all in the same day.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 30, 2021, 09:55:54 pm
Also guest beds linen washed and dry.
Watering.
Talking on phone. A friend is in isolation.
Cleaned out fridge.
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Post by: mab19 on December 31, 2021, 09:45:40 pm
Washed the linen on DS bed yesterday and aired his doona, will do our bed today. 
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Post by: judydawn on January 01, 2022, 12:16:39 am
I was outside early fixing the bore then watered the back garden and poisoned weeds in the driveway.  That’s it for me today.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 01, 2022, 08:01:48 am
You have all been very busy. I've done very little, apart from a nanna nap.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 01, 2022, 09:27:00 am
Continuing to clean up 2 years worth of COVID neglect around the house!  It's going quite well because I am taking my time and not trying to do my usual stupid thing of doing everything in one day.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 01, 2022, 08:23:25 pm
Marina, very sensible.  Too hot to do a lot. Hope it is cooler today.
Adding more recipes to Cookidoo. Adding photos also. Can only add 100.
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Post by: mab19 on January 01, 2022, 10:26:23 pm
DS and DIL called in yesterday to check up on us.  They are good kids.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 02, 2022, 10:34:58 am
DD worked again today and DH was painting her house so I did the washing and ironing.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 02, 2022, 08:39:48 pm
Quote from: mab19 on January 01, 2022, 10:26:23 pm
DS and DIL called in yesterday to check up on us.  They are good kids.
Yes Mab, know the feeling.
Baking today. Biscuit tin empty. Will use one of my recipes from Cookidoo.  They are very easy to tweek once they are on.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 03, 2022, 02:39:57 am
This morning completely cleared, emptied, cleaned, and treated the hen house and run for mites.  What a job.  The poor chooks did not like being man handled (or woman handled as the case may be) but we had to clean and treat all five of them individually and keep them out of the house whilst we cleaned and washed it down.  Two of the poor chooks had quite bad infestations which I didn't see until it was well into their legs.  Poor souls, they were obviously uncomfortable.  Hopefully they will come right, but we will have to keep treating them for a while I think (difficult when we are not here all the time and it is only me here at the weekends).
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Post by: judydawn on January 03, 2022, 03:54:47 am
Gosh you’ll be glad to get back to work Marina, some horrid jobs to do at home!
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Post by: achookwoman on January 03, 2022, 08:28:08 pm
Marina , one of the worst jobs when you have chooks. It’s the wild birds that spread the mites.
Didn’t make the biscuits yesterday. Maybe today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 03, 2022, 08:34:04 pm
Thanks for your comment, Chookie, I wondered where they came from.  To be honest, I nearly contacted you yesterday to get some advice from you, but we came across a very informative site based in Adelaide and that was really a big help.  We have removed all the straw from the coop, but could you suggest what I can use to line the nesting boxes?  TIA
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Post by: achookwoman on January 03, 2022, 08:47:42 pm
Marina, chooks like a nest of straw. Can also use rice hulls, ( hard to get in small quantities )  Even shredded paper will do.
I ve worked out an easy method for putting my recipes on Cookidoo. . Should I post it .?
I’ve had to write it down so I don’t forget.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 04, 2022, 03:09:33 am
Ooh yes please Chookie. I have put up 3 but after I use them I need to go back and fix them up.
DH and a friend a building a Model A racer to race at Lake Percolilli in September. Its 45 km out of Kalgoorlie and is red dust and then more red dust. They were going to work on it today but it is going to be very hot and tomorrow too.
https://www.motoringpast.com.au/red-dust-revival
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Post by: mab19 on January 04, 2022, 06:12:49 am
I had my eyes tested today, and I need some new glasses.  I can keep my reading ones and just have new lenses in them but my main pair are held together with band aids and they couldn't repair them.  They do look rather sad but I like them.   Then went to the supermarket for a few things.

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Post by: achookwoman on January 04, 2022, 11:56:10 am
 Mab, you will look very smart with new glasses.
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Post by: mab19 on January 06, 2022, 04:55:13 am
I had my hair cut this morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 06, 2022, 08:37:16 pm
Hot X Buns are in the shops already.   I have seen a couple of fun recipes that I might try.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 12, 2022, 07:36:21 am
I did my grocery shopping this morning. It was a mad house. No toilet paper, tissues, chicken, panadol, nurofen and goodness knows what else. People were buying several cartons of soft drink at a time. I didn't need any of the above thank goodness. I wanted some kidney beans for a taco dish but the only legumes I could find was a tin of 4 bean mix, so I grabbed that.
DH had an email from a young man who is building next door to MIL's house that it appeared to have been broken into. He went to check it out this morning and a male person had broken in through the bathroom window. DH found him cowering behind a bedroom door. He told him to get going or he would call the police. I don't think he did it politely. The guy left in a hurry. Sad that he needs to do that but we would prefer it if he chose some where else. DH made the house secure again and reported it to the police. He is sort of thinking about having the house demolished as it isn't fit for anything else. We will see what happens.
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2022, 08:14:45 am
I hope he gave him a good clip around the ears before he let him go cookie, was he expecting to find the intruder still in the house? I wouldn’t have been brave enough to go in there. 

I haven’t been to the supermarket for 10 days so I’ve no idea of what they have and what they haven’t got.  I can survive on what’s in the freezer and pantry for a good while yet and have 2 packets of every mouth product I need, I stocked up before Christmas - heaven help me if they were to run out of of those products.
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Post by: K Atie on January 12, 2022, 12:26:35 pm
My crazy day with DS , we nearly in fact i did miss appointment with GP for my calcium injection , I rang very traumatised , they quickly fitted me in them I had to have full blood test done too . Both of us to skin specialist I had cold freezer treatment on my nose and leg . DS was traumatised as he had the once over , checking between toes etc for cancer spots , they check your derrière as well ...Opps forgot to tell him , he is fine . Then we packed up and headed home ... all exits off Westgate bridge were closed , detour took us so long to get home DS drove once off the main road . Pleased to be back to kittens (Tommy too skinny so had to feed her and remove the kittens to make sure she ate ),boys mess, late BBQ meal , washing . Try to get some sleep ,back on the road am to deal with family matters 🙄 I’m going to hide under a rock one day soon . But the kittens have grown and tonight they climb up the tree with DS. So love it when they are little soft and cuddly.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 12, 2022, 05:48:31 pm
Gosh, Cookie, that intruder was cheeky, being in the house when DH got there.

K Atie, sounds like a hectic day.

DH and I got our booster shots yesterday - 2 hours from when we left home, queued at the walk in clinic as we hadn't pre-booked, got 'processed' and back home again.  Pretty good service and timing.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 12, 2022, 08:49:22 pm
Marina, glad you got your booster.
K Atie, try and get some ME time. Things are stressful at the moment. Time with kittens is good.  The Chooks follow me around the garden and I laugh at their antics.
Cookie, was that man in the house looking for accommodation or robbery? Very brave DH.
Still need to type up instructions for Cookidoo, Sorry for delay.  Not like me at all to put things off.
Quick trip to Pharmacy. I ring and order and they hand it to me and out I go.  Returned to car and someone had swiped the side of car. No message just a mess. Fortunately it was just the Vito van. Unfortunately it is the car I prefer to drive. Not worth too much concern as no one injured. Just a nuisance.
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2022, 09:04:21 pm
What a bummer Chookie.
Katie your life it too hectic.
Marina, nice to have the booster shot process done and dusted.

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Post by: Cuilidh on January 12, 2022, 09:57:57 pm
The chooks follow me around the garden as well, Chookie.  They are good fun.  They come right up to me but don't like being touched or picked up (they created chaos every time we had to treat them for mites - we were not their favourite humans for a couple of hours on those days!).

Isn't that a b##mer about your car. People simply do not take any responsibility for their actions these days. Do you know if anyone saw what happened?

So far  ;) the booster has been OK, a little bit of mild pain, but really only an awareness of having had the injection, but DH was pretty tender overnight.  He said he is OK now.  We are just glad we have got it done.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 13, 2022, 04:12:54 am
Well done Marina. Family members have said they were only left with sore arms with their booster.
The person in MIL's house was camping there illegally. DH noticed his boots outside before he went in. He was quite hesitant about going in and made a lot of noise. No Judy he didn't clip him under the ear. I'm glad as this guy was about 50 years younger than DH. He went and finished securing the last window this morning. The naughty man had been going in and out via the bathroom window. DH said he was tall and skinny. He did a police report but of course they can do nothing.
He is thinking about having the house demolished.
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Post by: mab19 on January 17, 2022, 04:38:20 am
We had our booster shots on Saturday.  DS couldn't get an appointment for his until 17th Feb.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 17, 2022, 07:08:45 am
I went to the podiatrist this afternoon and called at the Italian deli on the way home. They have heaps of lovely fresh fruit and veggies. Also good stocks of other things they sell like legumes and flour. It's a little more expensive but at least you are able to buy it.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 17, 2022, 08:19:51 pm
Sounds good Cookie. Not so good in Victoria. I’m having home deliveries again. However it’s amazing what I can find in the garden. Picked beans , rhubarb, peaches and new potatoes. Chooks have finally started laying enough to use in baking.
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Post by: mab19 on January 18, 2022, 04:23:03 am
I had to go back to the optician today as my reading glasses are not right. I keep getting headaches when I read or sit at the computer.  My distance ones are fine.
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Post by: judydawn on January 18, 2022, 04:52:23 am
They obviously got them wrong Margaret, I hope they get the replacement glasses correct for you.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 18, 2022, 08:21:06 am
Not good Mab. I had to visit the GP today to check my sinuses. He thought I maybe needed a scan but we have decided to see how things go.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 19, 2022, 03:42:45 am
Early blood test. Good operator for a change. Eyes checked this afternoon.
Lots of baking. Still picking peaches.
Mab, hope they get it right with your glasses.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 19, 2022, 07:26:05 am
My brother and his wife came over this morning. They only stayed for about an hour. I think she tires easily with the Parkinson's. It's a 45 minute drive each way. He was pleased with the rolls and biscuits.
This afternoon I braved the heat and did my grocery shopping. Not that there is much in the stores. I managed to find everything I needed.
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Post by: mab19 on January 20, 2022, 07:54:25 am
We had a man come from the shire today to clean the outside of the  windows, clean the ceiling fans and replace the battery in the smoke alarm.  This was arranged by our doctor.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 20, 2022, 07:05:31 pm
It is always good to get those horrible chores taken care of Mab and good that your doctor was able to arrange it for you.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 20, 2022, 07:58:19 pm
Mab, that is terrific.
Friends dropped in a bucket of blood plums and zucchini. Swapped with Peach and custard tarts, sausage rolls, bread and peaches
Looks like I’ll make plum jam, plum sauce and plum vinegar.
Pot up parsley seedlings.
Picked a small container of mulberries. Will make 1 pot of jam.
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Post by: K Atie on January 20, 2022, 08:59:35 pm
Home foe a few days , totally like a zombie yesterday . DD and DS have done a lot of driving . DD and I returned from the beach ( no holiday that’s another story ) then the next morning DS and I went to city to do doctors appointments for the day we managed the new detour out of Melbourne by using Apple maps ... I can do this but it’s a lot of turns and cross your fingers you are going the right way . Meanwhile harvester brocken down ! DH and DD ( DD did the driving ) to Warracknabeal and Horsham to get parts they left a bit 6pm returned at 12.30 am .lots of kangaroos DH took over when the double semis four in a row got bad . Yesterday the service man came to help fix it ... disaster more broken parts . Lets just say yesterday was not a great day but in the end it was repaired and yes boys out to 1 am . I’m still trying to get my head around the fact that now we My be looking at DS doing a Virtuial school subject for year 11 and we have to do all the investigation work for it . oh I wish life was easier in all respects .
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Post by: judydawn on January 20, 2022, 09:59:13 pm
I’ve spent 13 hours over the past 2 days going through my loose photos and albums. Had a major cull and then filled the empty spaces of the albums with the loose photos. I made one each for my daughters and grand-children of those they would be interested in. The contents of the box all found a place, either in the albums or in the bin. I will now organise a picture book from the iPad, I so prefer those books to photo albums - I already have 2 and they take up so much less space than albums.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 21, 2022, 02:27:14 am
A big job Judy. WE have a lot of photos of all our trips and slides from before then. I put them in albums after each trip. We also have a lot burnt to CD. The only trip I haven't put in an album is our Birdsville track one. One Day!
This morning I did some pickled vegetables for DH. They had been soaking over night.

My brother rang a while ago to say the bread rolls I made for them were evaporating!! I think he would like some more.
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Post by: judydawn on January 21, 2022, 04:39:23 am
Cookie I know a lady who has 100 of those very thick albums but she hasn’t been developing films since she bought her iPad. She knows her kids will throw them straight in the bin, they’ve told her that.  She did tend to go overboard with her photo taking, not just one picture of something but several all very similar and she put them all in the albums even if they were out of focus.  She used to get the double deal and give the other copy to whomever was in the photo.  I rarely look at my photos so it was easy to work out what to keep and what to get rid of, it saves the kids having to do it down the track.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 22, 2022, 07:28:38 am
Judy, I remember when an Uncle died. He didn’t have any children and his wife had pre deceased him. He left his house and contents to my Dad. They were living on the farm still so we said we would clean it out. It really hurt to throw their photos away. We kept the ones where we knew people but the rest went to the tip.
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Post by: judydawn on January 22, 2022, 07:44:28 am
Yes photo collections end up being a big job for a lot of people.  Today has been an inside day, rain glorious rain has arrived for our gardens so I’ve spent 8 hours going through more recipe print outs and magazine cuttings after finding a whole heap of them in a cupboard in the third bedroom. The paper I now have to recycle for more printing on the blank side would be the equivalent of 3 or 4 packets of printing paper.
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Post by: K Atie on January 22, 2022, 09:46:52 am
Impressive Judy , you are very good on your sorting .
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Post by: achookwoman on January 22, 2022, 10:08:54 am
Photos, same problems here. Bit more complicated. Dad gave movie camera to neighbour who was on the first Aussie flight into Hiroshima . He took photos. Later died as result of exposure. I offered the movies to Australian archives but the said they wouldn’t consider them unless we had them converted to videos.
Also Dad won several home movie awards. We have these still on 8 MM film. I really need to have these converted to video. I’m in several as a small child.
More to today. Friend  has been given a TMX 5.  Knows nothing. Can’t even turn it on. DIL came today and set up face time and I was able to get her going.  She is so excited.
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Post by: judydawn on January 22, 2022, 10:21:19 am
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Impressive Judy , you are very good on your sorting .
It’s in my genes K Atie, Mum was the same.
Chookie you’ll get around to the converting into videos one day, maybe DS could help you in that regard.    Don’t the consultants give you a home demo these days, is that because of Covid?  I think you might be receiving a few more phone calls from your friend LOL.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 22, 2022, 10:41:36 am
Judy, I don’t mind spending the good word on TMX.
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Post by: K Atie on January 23, 2022, 01:23:34 am
Family out finishing off harvest last day fingers crossed. Have cleaned out kennel as it was on cement and found lots of tiny ants and creatures underneath. Washing kitten blanket too . They have grown so much and adventure up trees now . Always close to each other . Too hot to do much hoping no paddock ban before we finish , always lots to do ... harvester has to be cleaned it’s huge and blow out all the dust . Lucky it’s all nearly at the main property so moving field bins ,fire truck ,fuel tank ,semi, chaser bin tractor and Ute all easier to put away . DS sleep pattern is questionable and he will need the week to get back into a normal routine.  DH always takes awhile to reset his day .. going into shearing too soon , that’s another story shearing team disbanded and no shearer’s !!
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Post by: cookie1 on January 23, 2022, 09:03:47 am
Chookie I feel disgusted with the Australian archives. Such valuable footage.
KAtie if it isn’t one thing on a farm it’s another. Our seas was earlier than yours so we had a good space between harvest and shearing. Have the teams been disbanded because of Covid?

We had a car run today. We took an air conditioned car as it is so hot. Most club members did. One member who owns Wooleen station in the Murchison https://wooleen.com.au/
Came in his 1935 Rolls Royce. When he does this we call him The Squatter. His son runs the station now.
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Post by: judydawn on January 23, 2022, 10:57:00 pm
Oh I love that car cookie and I’m glad you were able to find some shade to park under. Very gutsy of you all to go out into that heat.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 24, 2022, 02:42:48 am
Cookie, what a beautiful car.  You are very brave going out in that heat.
GC came yesterday. GS looking at our security gates that are playing up. Couldn’t fix it. Installer coming tomorrow. GD has the bread making bug.  She is house sharing for hols. She said the boys eat a lot of bread.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 24, 2022, 02:51:18 am
Housework for most of this cooler day. I also need to fill the biscuit tin. I thought I may make some lamingtons as it's cooler and Australia Day is coming up.
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Post by: K Atie on January 24, 2022, 09:06:41 pm
Did a little night driving with DD , saw a few kangaroos and into our drive ... agapanthus on one side that DH threatens to pull out , yes you guest it a tiger snake DD was driving so it escaped but I was now dark and I had no idea if it was up in the wheel hub or not ( no I did not look either ) rescued kittens and Tommy with DS . They were not far from the snake really . So I locked them up for the night in the boiler room were they sleep eat etc .. kittens playing on the lawn this morning ,they too can get out the window like their mum . So warm at the moment ,will not water as I think that’s what has brought the snake close to house .
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Post by: achookwoman on January 25, 2022, 01:35:41 am
Hot 33, cooking in SC to not heat up kitchen. Chicken legs in sauce.  Will add capsicum and celery to sauce when nearly cooked. Cooked rice from freezer.
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Post by: judydawn on January 25, 2022, 05:51:14 am
I did a really good clear out of the fridge today, gone is anything I don’t use these days which meant lots of jars and bottles not making it back.
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Post by: mab19 on January 25, 2022, 07:42:26 am
An early trip to the supermarket this morning to beat the heat.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2022, 08:19:51 am
I did my grocery shopping this morning too. Then I went to the Italian shop. My brother's partner doesn't eat pork at all and I was able to get some beef prosciutto and some smoked beef. They are coming for lunch tomorrow. I'm cooking a stuffed chicken breast roll and corned beef at the moment. I got some nice maple glazed ham on the bone at the Italian shop.
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Post by: K Atie on January 25, 2022, 11:23:32 am
Cookie you are amazing keeping up healthy eating in all that hot weather . Think we all need The Italian shop  .
Kittens were very hot today , when there was a breeze I found them up the Apple tree or under the fig tree . Lots of sleeping. Trying to tidy up my mess it takes ages and never looks like much is done .
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 25, 2022, 06:22:15 pm
Take heart, K Atie - whenever I have a big clean up or tidy up, things always look worse before they get better so you will get there.
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Post by: judydawn on January 26, 2022, 01:12:48 am
That’s so true Marina.
K Atie are you going to keep all the kittens?
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Post by: K Atie on January 26, 2022, 08:42:30 pm
Judy there are two kittens and yes we are hopefully keeping both . The little black one known as Jerry DH DD DS all love and I love the white gray one with two names fluffy snowball !! Tommy the mother is black and never far away is Jerry . Storm last night lost power ,made salmon risotto on the stove . Windy ,Dust dust storm ,fork lightning ,few fires and a little rain .still very warm  .
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Post by: achookwoman on January 26, 2022, 09:27:18 pm
K Atie, we missed the storm but did get a cool change. Opened all the windows, turned off AC.

You asked about the Dyson cool air cleaner that we bought before Xmas. It is not a refrigerated item. It is a fan cooler that removes nasties from the air. Our bedroom is very dusty. The rest of the house isn’t. We do have an air filter in the bedroom but the filters are a nuisance to clean.  The Dyson filters are just replace annually with new ones. $100 .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 28, 2022, 11:57:09 am
I’ve been watching the BBL cricket and the West Aussie Scorchers have just won. I don’t like tennis much but have enjoyed the hi jinks of Special K boys. I hope Kyrgios behaves fairly well in the final. Ash Barty is wonderful so I will enjoy watching her too.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 28, 2022, 09:19:11 pm
Cool change with very heavy rain. Lovely. Some gardening.
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Post by: mab19 on January 29, 2022, 06:19:11 am
I picked up my reading glasses today, I still feel they are not quite right.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 29, 2022, 08:08:42 pm
Spending the weekend cleaning up following a flood on Friday after really heavy rains.  Fortunately, we were lucky, it didn't quite get into the house, but the hen house, DH's workshop, the wood shed and garden shed all got wet to varying degrees and the outside clean up wasn't as bad as it could have been but it has kept us going washing down and tidying everything up.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 29, 2022, 08:25:01 pm
Marina, glad there wasn’t too much of a mess. We missed most of it.
Mab, we are doing better with the glasses since we changed optometrist. R
I’ve taken inspiration from Judy and Gert. Decided to attack a cupboard at a time. Yesterday did the laundry cupboard. Found fittings for stick vac. that was tossed out ages ago as it wasn’t working.  Tossed the lot out. Then the garage. Fittings for a motor bike. We don’t have a motor bike. Out also. Then a box of very good boxed brandy and whiskey. Not chucking that out but will use in cooking. If I’m brave today will do the cake tins.
Will watch the tennis.
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Post by: judydawn on January 30, 2022, 01:42:01 am
Go Chookie! Just think of it as doing your kids a favour by decluttering, they will thank you for it.

Extra jobs are a nuisance Marina, lucky you’re there to be able to clean up after the rain though.

Back to the optometrist Margaret, eventually they will get them right.

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Post by: cookie1 on January 30, 2022, 08:03:53 am
Warm again today. We had 40 yesterday but I think today is cooler. Vacuumed but that is about all. DD suggested we start a clean out, but then decided it was too hot.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 01, 2022, 07:15:52 am
We had a car run today. It's always good fun. Today was the first day that we had to show proof of vaccination.
I have book club tonight. DH has just gone up to Mundaring (up  in the hills) to a friends factory. They sell safety glasses and DD needs some for work!!!  I would have hoped that they would be provided,  but apparently not. They are running out of face shields.
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Post by: judydawn on February 01, 2022, 08:52:25 am
Today was the first time I had to show my vaccination record too cookie, I went for a blood test so nothing as exciting as your day out.   Good old Dad helping DD out, well done to him.

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Post by: achookwoman on February 01, 2022, 08:07:18 pm
Had trouble cleaning out cake/ bread tins. Most seemed to go back. Better luck with cushions. Black bag full. Filled recycling bin for council collection. I’m on a roll.
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Post by: mab19 on February 02, 2022, 04:20:58 am
I'm terrible when it comes to clearing out cupboards.  I put things out and then think I might need that one day so back it goes.  I still have cake tins & recipe books from my Mum and Nanna.  Too much history there with them.  Sewing items are another thing I find hard to let go.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 02, 2022, 11:13:53 am
I’m glad that I’m not the only one that has trouble throwing stuff out. I have some dishes that were my Nannas too. Just very old, not valuable.

I did my grocery shopping today. Not only do we have empty shelves from panic buying but now we aren’t getting stock from over east because of the wash aways. I couldn’t buy eggs or chia (even though a lot is grown up on the Ord River here). I couldn’t get any yeast, so DH will have to eat SD bread. I was cross about the eggs as I knew we have several egg producers here.
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Frozen vegetables and juices.
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Post by: judydawn on February 02, 2022, 12:35:21 pm
Gosh, that’s going to be hard for you cookie. I hope you have good stocks of food in your freezer and pantry.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 02, 2022, 05:33:01 pm
Cookie, have you tried the smaller stores ... over here during our long lockdowns we went to a Turkish grocer and they had heaps of everything - not the big brand labels but we did not go short on anything because most people didn't think of alternative shops
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Post by: mab19 on February 03, 2022, 04:42:20 am
I had a friend coming for afternoon tea today, instead she arrived at 11 o'clock and so we ate the teacake I had made for later while it was still warm. 
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Post by: cookie1 on February 03, 2022, 11:08:15 am
That would have been lovely Mab.
I plan to go up to the Italian shop tomorrow and see if I can get eggs.  I will take your advice Marina and see what I can find. Thanks.
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Post by: K Atie on February 03, 2022, 10:06:34 pm
Well everyone is on a roll decluttering , I’m still on the floor doing paperwork, but two big councils bins latter is good . Also other stuff but the floor is getting better and now today I think it’s time to sort all the little piles or else I’m going to be in trouble.
The other day I went to bookclub, we have changed it up now . During the day at the person who’s book it is house . Just six of us this time , but I’m still Covid  cautious in fact not really comfortable at all. But it was very good to talk people and be normal .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 04, 2022, 03:21:44 am
I had bookclub the other night KAtie and were were very good at social distancing and wearing our masks.
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Post by: mab19 on February 04, 2022, 05:12:57 am
Bed linen & bathroom laundry day today.
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Post by: judydawn on February 04, 2022, 05:49:44 am
I had my CT scan today and will see my Encologist on Tuesday. Haven’t been to the city since our football season ended, for some reason I was exhausted by the time I got home.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 04, 2022, 07:29:35 pm
Hoping for a good result, Judy.
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Post by: judydawn on February 04, 2022, 10:22:22 pm
Thanks Marina, I do become a bit anxious around the time of my scans.
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Post by: mab19 on February 05, 2022, 12:04:47 am
I hope your results are good Judy.
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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2022, 01:33:26 am
Thank you Margaret.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 05, 2022, 11:31:33 am
Fingers crossed Judy. I used to get quite nervous when I had my checks Judy. After a few years I stopped worrying.
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Post by: judydawn on February 05, 2022, 09:57:26 pm
Thanks cookie, glad to hear it’s a normal feeling then as I’m not usually a worrier.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 06, 2022, 07:20:25 am
I think it’s apprehension for what you can’t see.
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Post by: K Atie on February 06, 2022, 12:05:47 pm
We are all thinking positive for you Judy .
Had my Covid booster shot on Friday after catching up with quilting girls , my DF decided it was a great opportunity for me to have it then and there !! Well I had a sore arm that night , the next day got up had a shower and done in totally went to bed asleep all day no food or drink dizzy as sore arm aches no energy . Late the day DD gave me water and a few cruskits , then made pasta and Bolognese I had a bit . Today I’m a lot better better but still very dizzy . Thankfully kids did the driving to return DS back to boarding school . Yes lots of food today , I’m desperately trying to eat a lot to put on weight ... cannot believe I’m saying that . So eat well and healthy is my motto to if I can . Trying to eat salads too with all this hot weather , adding sweet potato or potatoes, infact my DS DD think I’m crazy as vegetables are on the plate as well ! Glad for the few days of colder weather but it’s warming up again . 
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 06, 2022, 08:17:50 pm
That was a strong reaction t0 your booster K Atie, you will be happy that things are settling down again
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Post by: mab19 on February 06, 2022, 09:43:18 pm
DD sent me a text yesterday to say that she has tested positive to Covid even though she is fully vaccinated.  She doesn't know where she picked it up but does work in a aged care home where they have to do RAT tests every day.  She says she just feels like she has a bad cold but is ok otherwise.  The rest of the family are all clear so far.
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Post by: judydawn on February 06, 2022, 10:07:15 pm
Thanks K Atie.  I know a few people who’ve had a reaction to the vaccine like you did, keeping your fluid intake up and taking Panadol or something similar is very important. Hopefully you’re over the worst now.
Sorry to hear about your DD Margaret, health and aged care workers are so vulnerable,
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Post by: mab19 on February 07, 2022, 12:07:46 am
SIL has now tested positive and GS woke up feeling unwell so it looks like they will all get it.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 07, 2022, 08:43:15 pm
Just catching up. Judy, very natural feelings. K Atie, not nice reaction. Mab, nasty bug. Hope family are ok.
Still cleaning out. Did big pantry yesterday. Friend came and took discarded stuff. 
Ral may come home today. Responded well to treatment.
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Post by: judydawn on February 08, 2022, 07:04:20 am
Good news about Ral Chookie.

I saw my specialist this morning, CT scan was all clear but blood tests over a few months checking my thyroid function now show it’s time to start on medication. He said I would have much more energy, I thought I had plenty now so goodness me, maybe I’ll be jumping out of my skin in the future!  Nothing surprising, 3 people in my street have had radiation and they’re all on medication so I was expecting it.

I’d parked at the shopping centre to catch the train to the city so I did a pantry replenish shop when I came back, first time in a supermarket in over 4 weeks so I thought $104 was pretty good. I had no trouble finding every single item on my list and it was a big shop for me, must say I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 08, 2022, 07:37:52 am
Good news, Chookie, Ral will be happy to be home.

Judy, hope the medication doesn't leave you too hyper, but good news that the CT scan was clear.
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Post by: judydawn on February 08, 2022, 09:09:03 am
How hyper can a 75 year old become Marina!
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Post by: K Atie on February 08, 2022, 11:01:18 am
Glad Ral is getting better and coming home . Great shopping Judy  .
DD working in the shearing shed as we are crutching, four crutches keeping her very busy . One exhausted DD and DH . Had a close call with close contact and Covid !! Thus quick trip for PCR test and isolated , being over Cautious but ...Negative thankfully . Stayed in my room nearly died of heat , DD delivered food and I managed to sort my bedside table of paperwork magazines books and a lot of rubbish . I’m over booster ,nasal swabs and confined to my room . This morning I spent hours tidying up a messy house washing .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 08, 2022, 11:20:37 am
Judy if I hear of a lady doing laps of the oval at night I will guess that it is you. I think they actually work out the correct dose for you.
Wonderful news about Ral.
Mab, not such good news for your family. I hope they are all coping ok. Still a worry for you.
KAtie did you have Pfizer for your earlier vaccinations? We have our booster on Thursday.
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Post by: judydawn on February 08, 2022, 11:38:22 am
That would be a funny sight cookie.
I hope your family is doing OK Margaret.
K Atie at least you put your time spent in isolation to good use.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 08, 2022, 05:13:54 pm
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How hyper can a 75 year old become Marina!
Now, there's an interesting question, but I don't think I can top Cookie's response  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on February 08, 2022, 08:31:21 pm
KAtie, frightening experience, put to good use.
Judy, perhaps you push yourself but now the medication will do it.
Mab, hang in there for your family.
Ral came home yesterday afternoon.  It was good to have him home. The nurses consulted with Dr to keep him in so they could have more goodies for morning tea. He is on a low fibre diet and I’m on a high fibre diet  :-\
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Post by: judydawn on February 09, 2022, 05:28:38 am
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Oh that’s good Chookie, I can sit back and let the new Judy do everything.

It must be so nice to have your dear Ral home, boy you’re certainly on different ends of the dietary needs scale. You’ll  take on that challenge and cope as easily as you always do.
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Post by: judydawn on February 09, 2022, 05:34:53 am
I’ve been shopping again this morning to finish topping up my supplies. Decided to make myself a crab cocktail or two, these 2 fairly large ones cost me $17.20 so I had better be able to eat them. I figured crab meat is a lot softer than prawns which I struggle with so I’m hoping they will be OK.
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Post by: mab19 on February 09, 2022, 06:05:37 am
You could send those to my house if you can't eat them Judy.  Yum.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 09, 2022, 06:50:41 am
Yum Judy.
I did my grocery shopping this morning for what it is worth. The shelves are even emptier. I was shocked at the price of some things. I like Rose Hip Oil if I have an itchy bite or similar. The last lot I bought, about 6 months ago was $14, Today I paid $24.
My menu plan is based on what I can buy. At least most of the fruit and veggies are local. We are no where near as badly off as Darwin or Kununnurra.
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Post by: judydawn on February 09, 2022, 07:00:05 am
It looks like the crab will go down well ladies, tried a bit as I was peeling them.
Cookie, price rises and available stock will make life difficult for some - I hope some normality returns to your supermarkets. I think we can all look forward to the price rises though, people who know their usual price are already commenting on that aspect.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 10, 2022, 05:50:04 am
So true Judy.
This morning we went down to Kwinana (near Rockingham) for our booster vax. Very quick and easy. Fingers crossed we don't have any reaction.
Our chemist also called us to say they had  free RATS for us. Although not pensioners we do have a Commonwealth Seniors Health card. We got them as we thought if we do become ill with Covid symptoms we can use one of those to check, instead of having to go out and be tested.
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Post by: judydawn on February 10, 2022, 06:03:07 am
Our pharmacy finally received their stock this week so I was offered 2, it’s nice to have them on hand if needed. 
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Post by: achookwoman on February 10, 2022, 08:41:37 pm
Handy to have the RAT on hand. None available at our local Chemist but DS bought us a packet of 20 from Cosco before Xmas. We have only used 3.
Judy, those crabs do look yummy. I have never bought crabs but always keep several tins of crab in the pantry to use as filling for Avocado and the beautiful crab soup on my blog.
Ral follow up appointment today. Slowly improving.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 11, 2022, 06:09:10 am
I'm pleased Ral is improving.
Well the Pfizer got me. I woke about 1am and was freezing cold. I ended up in winter pyjamas with a thick rug on me. I slept most of the morning and took Panadol and nurofen for the horrid pains I had in all my joints. I'm feeling much better now except for a headache. I don't mind as it is worth it to be vaccinated.
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Post by: judydawn on February 11, 2022, 11:01:05 am
I bought a can of crab meat for a corn and crab soup recently Chookie, will check out your recipe.

That was a short, sharp reaction to the vaccination cookie - glad you’re feeling better already, I like your attitude.

I had a day out today with my Wellness Group to the Virginia Nursery followed by lunch at a hotel some distance away.  Bought an assortment of goodies from the gift shop and a couple of plants, it’s a huge nursery so we needed the 2 hours we spent there. It was only a mini bus and the poor driver had to make all our purchases fit into the wheelchair section at the back of the bus. I think they need to add on a trailer when we go to nurseries, everyone bought at least 1 plant.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 11, 2022, 07:29:09 pm
That was a strong reaction, Cookie, it's so odd that it affects so many people so differently, but you are through it now and that's the main thing.

Good news abut Ral, Chookie.

Great trip, Judy.  Nurseries can be very dangerous to your wallet ... but totally irresistible and fun nonetheless.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 13, 2022, 11:32:47 am
Cookie, that isn’t a nice reaction to the injection. Hope you are feeling better.
Judy you asked how GS knew he had COVID.  His friends had it and tested positive so rang him and suggested he get tested.
Started clearing out the files.  The business ones, no trouble but the recipes are a real headache.I have 3 printed collections. Each file is about 4 inches thick. I’m finding it quite exhausting
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Post by: cookie1 on February 13, 2022, 11:39:11 am
We took some furniture up to DD’s house this morning. Mum left her some lovely solid jarrah pieces.  Hopefully her security screen doors and security go in this week. They were ordered before Christmas. I stayed at home and cleaned up the mess left behind while they lugged furniture.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 13, 2022, 10:13:22 pm
This is what we got up to yesterday ... our street was one big party (fortunately it finished at 9.00 pm - I thought our building was going to vibrate into the dust with all the loud music!)  https://www.facebook.com/grantviolins/photos/a.183464528440188/4812365398883388
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Post by: judydawn on February 14, 2022, 07:19:24 am
I love street parties, sounds like yours really impressed Marina.  Love your shop front display too.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 14, 2022, 08:52:44 am
How lovely Marina.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2022, 11:16:57 am
I had a visit to my eye specialist this morning. He has eventually persuaded me to have my cataracts done. The first is 7th April, provided elective surgery is going ahead,
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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2022, 11:39:35 am
Fingers crossed for you cookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 15, 2022, 01:36:05 pm
I have heard that it is truly 'eye opening'  when you get your cataracts done, you don't realise how much vision you have slowly lost over the years.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 15, 2022, 08:16:58 pm
Go for it Cookie. Ral had his done years ago and made a huge difference. I’ve postponed mine after conflicting advice.
Bit cooler today.
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Post by: mab19 on February 16, 2022, 02:15:36 am
I had my hair cut this morning.
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Post by: K Atie on February 16, 2022, 10:38:01 am
Raking cleaning and tonight I even got to go out to bookclub ! Rather special after such a long time of no seeing beach friends.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 16, 2022, 11:36:18 am
I did the grocery shopping this morning. Ironing this afternoon. Awful in the heat, even under the air con vent.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 16, 2022, 08:55:29 pm
DD has reached her first island on her trip across Bass Straight. Hogan Island. We were watching the weather and think they paddled through a storm. She sends a message each night by satellite phone, to which we can reply.  We can’t message her otherwise.
Dr visit for Ral today.
Friend dropped of another bag of plums. Plum vinegar and jam coming up.
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Post by: judydawn on February 16, 2022, 11:12:06 pm
It will be nice to receive that call every night Chookie.
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Post by: K Atie on February 17, 2022, 03:40:33 am
Chookie great news your DD is done the first leg , thankful for satellite phones .
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Post by: mab19 on February 17, 2022, 04:56:38 am
Chookie, good news that your DD has completed her first day.

I did my weekly shop this morning.  Lots of empty shelves and prices are rising.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 17, 2022, 11:27:13 am
Well done to your DD. I’m sure you wait eagerly for her call each day Chookie. She is an amazing lady. What an achievement.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 17, 2022, 07:17:14 pm
Well done, DD Chookie.  You must have been anxious to see that they had gone through a storm so the evening call would have been very welcome.  Do they have any news or social media coverage?
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Post by: achookwoman on February 22, 2022, 07:43:08 am
Marina, they aren’t looking for media coverage.
18 year old GS is ‘ keeping a eye ‘ on us while is Mother is away. He is also replacing all the down light in the kitchen with brighter ones.
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Post by: judydawn on February 22, 2022, 11:09:38 am
Yes! Put him to work whilst you have the chance Chookie, growing boys will do anything for food.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 23, 2022, 08:19:13 am
We visited friends for coffee this morning. We usually go out for it but with the covid getting worse over here we thought it best to visit each other at home. This afternoon I did the grocery shopping.
DD rang a while ago and said the health minister wants something or other re covid so she has to work late to do it.
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Post by: judydawn on February 23, 2022, 08:34:07 am
I had my mechanic come to service the car this morning, coming back tomorrow with a new battery for me.  My new iPad finally arrived so I set that up, funny that the other 2 haven’t given me too many problems since I ordered a new one. Being bigger than the last two means I’ve had to now order a keyboard that will fit.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 23, 2022, 06:26:17 pm
I am hopeless on the smaller computers if they haven't got a keyboard or a mouse.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 23, 2022, 10:03:30 pm
Cookie, sensible decision. Sorry to see the Covid getting a run on  over West.
Cooling off so will do a bit in the garden.
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Post by: judydawn on February 23, 2022, 10:11:03 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on February 23, 2022, 06:26:17 pm
I am hopeless on the smaller computers if they haven't got a keyboard or a mouse.
Me too Marina. I love my iPad with a keyboard and haven’t used my computer for a few years now. I have no intention to do so either as the iPad does everything I need.
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Post by: mab19 on February 24, 2022, 03:35:37 am
I prefer to use my desk top PC rather than my tablet.  I learnt on a PC so that's what I prefer to use.  I don't have an IPad and my mobile phone is pretty old.

I did my grocery shopping this morning and managed to get everything I needed.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 24, 2022, 11:13:58 am
DD has an iPad that includes a key board Judy. I’m fine with the one on the screen. I had a large nanna nap this afternoon under the air con vent.
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Post by: judydawn on February 24, 2022, 11:35:22 am
Clever girl cookie, I have to have my separate keyboard. I’d put one on the iPhone too if I could LOL. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 24, 2022, 07:13:46 pm
Mab, I am like you, much prefer the desktop - usually when I am on here I am on a laptop and I just cannot get used to the smaller keypad and getting around correcting my spelling errors is a real pain!  Get me at my desktop and I am away ... except my desktop is at work so I don't have time to respond to anything on here when I am at work.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 24, 2022, 10:02:10 pm
I’ve got both desktop computer and iPad.   Use both for different things. Desktop for printing labels as it offers more adjustments. Mostly use iPad for every day. Ral has the large iPad on a stand that includes keyboard. I can’t  manage it at all. GD put my Master Card on my phone. I love using it. I feel very ‘ with it’ . We both have Apple watches. Ral uses his to take phone calls, I don’t do this. I use the time clock a lot on the watch as well as step counting. It doesn’t count the step when I’m on the walking machine. We have just started to use FaceTime and Zoom. Amazing. My poor old brain is working very hard to keep up with this technology.
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Post by: judydawn on February 24, 2022, 10:34:48 pm
Good for you Chookie, it pays to keep up with technology if you can and having the young ones around certainly helps in that respect. I’m just basic in my knowledge yet I seem to know more than some of my friends and I’m not afraid to ask Google and go from there.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 25, 2022, 06:32:57 am
Chookie when I’m on the treadmill I set my watch to do a workout. It makes the second circle go round. I use my watch for calls too if I’m not near my phone. I love being able to ask Siri to set the timer on my watch. Sometimes my phone and iPad answer too and then it’s noise every where when the timer goes off.
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Post by: K Atie on February 25, 2022, 11:59:27 am
Well you are all more up to date than me I am impressed . Zapped home to collect DD to take her too college on Sunday . Have a feeling the car will be groaning again . Kittens are so big jerry is identical to his mum black and a little touch of white , Fluffy snowball is white with gray markings she is my favourite. But naughty Tommy the mother is like a barrel ... bad news she is going to hav3 a lot of kittens , now I’m super unimpressed and DH is yet again excited... I am not at all . He is going to have to take responsibility as I told him to get her spade , he was in charge of her when i was away.  This is out of control... and yes now we really will be the mad cat family. I love them but no way is this a good outcome .   
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Post by: judydawn on February 25, 2022, 12:07:47 pm
Why is DH so excited K Atie, does he want to keep this lot too. 
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Post by: achookwoman on February 25, 2022, 08:47:54 pm
Cookie, thanks for that info.
K ATIE, too many cats.  We are cat and dog free, therefore we have lots of birds.
Big rowing event in Ballarat today. Normally the school kids form support teams but not allowed now due to covid.
Yesterday I was feeling a bit unwell. Did a RAT test, negative.
We have a small paved area that we call the Mediterranean garden. Needs a clean up and cutting back. Grew some Hollyhocks this year.
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Post by: K Atie on February 26, 2022, 03:30:23 pm
Yes too many cats and why DH is excited I have no idea what has over come him . Gave all three big cuddles and Tommy lots of love and food . Cleaned the bedding just in case it all happens when I’m not there ! DD drove today . Then out tonight with Uni friends , I dropped her off and yes at midnight picked her up ,bonus points for me ! Melbourne is in full swing so many out it was a shock to see it all back to normal.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 27, 2022, 12:40:57 am
Cooking and gardening.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 27, 2022, 08:24:58 am
We had a breakfast car run this morning. It was lovely in the cool and was on a spot near the river. I forgot to take a photo of the cars but I did get a couple of photos of the geese wandering around.
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I pinched this photo from our Facebook site.

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Post by: judydawn on February 27, 2022, 09:39:58 am
That was a big group cookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 27, 2022, 06:31:32 pm
That is exactly what I was thinking Judy! Loved the flock of geese - although best seen from a distance.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 27, 2022, 08:33:21 pm
Lovely photos of geese and cars. Cookie.
More gardening today.
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Post by: mab19 on February 28, 2022, 03:34:00 am
Lovely photos Cookie. 

We have asked a gardener to come and do a little bit of work for us so of course I have been out with DH to tidy up a bit, as you do :-)) :-)) :-))
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Post by: cookie1 on February 28, 2022, 06:25:13 am
It was lovely weather for the car run so almost everyone took their Model A. Some owners don't like to take them out if it is too hot or too cold or too wet or anything really. I have never seen one members car. :D
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 28, 2022, 08:58:23 am
To quote Gollum ... perhaps the car is too preciousssssssss
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Post by: achookwoman on February 28, 2022, 09:17:22 pm
Quote from: mab19 on February 28, 2022, 03:34:00 am
Lovely photos Cookie. 

We have asked a gardener to come and do a little bit of work for us so of course I have been out with DH to tidy up a bit, as you do :-)) :-)) :-))
As you do.
We have a gardener 2 hours a week. We can no long cope with all that needs doing. Ral does the lawns, I the veggies and the Mediterranean garden and the gardener mostly weeding. We bring in specialist to do the hedges and roses.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 01, 2022, 05:39:48 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on February 28, 2022, 08:58:23 am
To quote Gollum ... perhaps the car is too preciousssssssss
Most definitely Marina.
We should have gone to a coffee run this morning but the security doors were due to go one DD's house, so that took priority.
Instead I baked a bit and did the ironing and some housework. It's cooler today only going to be 28. We won't need the air con.
I have book club tonight.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 01, 2022, 09:16:40 pm
Friend has grown lots of Zucchini so found a recipe for Zucchini chocolate cake. Passed it on, she made it. Said it was so nice she will make another and freeze it. Will make one today but as we can’t eat it I’ll give it to someone.
Bit of gardening and cleaning bathrooms.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 02, 2022, 05:27:39 am
Chookie I popped the Zucchini and Carrot cake up for you.

I did the food shopping this morning. Our shelves had more on them, which is lovely. Good yoghurt is still hard to find. I will force feed DH 'the yoghurt I make, I love it. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on March 02, 2022, 06:21:58 am
Maybe he will come to enjoy it too cookie.
I was going to make a carbonara pasta dish for lunch today then I remembered that I didn’t have the TMX. Used a packet one out of the freezer instead, yuk!
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Post by: achookwoman on March 02, 2022, 08:16:29 pm
Thanks Cookie.
Judy, no TMX?
Finally cleaned up my Mediterranean garden. I call it this as it is a heat trap. At the moment it is growing tomatoes, Rhubarb,onions,  lettuce and Clematis.
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Post by: judydawn on March 02, 2022, 10:03:33 pm
It’s in for a service Chookie. I was having a few small issues and because it’s the only TMX I will ever own I wanted to ensure it lasts. Ended up there were quite a few problems and it’s going to be around the $500 mark to bring it back to scratch - that includes a new MC and lid seal for my DD.  I was told that they only keep spare parts for 20 odd years for the different models so it’s certainly worth it for me to get done right now.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 03, 2022, 06:08:50 pm
Maybe I should look at getting mine checked over as well, Judy.  I guess my TM31 must be at least 10 - 11 years old but there is a bit of time yet
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Post by: achookwoman on March 03, 2022, 09:58:19 pm
The 31 that I gave my DIL was serviced.  She said it made a big difference.  When she finally gets the 5 she is going to send both in for a service.  She said it was worth the cost.
Still lovely Autumn weather. Rain expected over weekend.
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Post by: K Atie on March 03, 2022, 10:23:35 pm
That surprises me re the cost of the service and parts , as they will have a lot of trade ins from the last upgrade deal . In fact what are they going to do with all the trade ins of the 31 and 5 !
Well Covid has caught up with us , this I have avoided and wish it had not got us but . DH rang me to say he had it ! I knew he was feeling unwell and I only had been home one night to collect DD to take to uni 3 hours in the car . DD stayed with me two nights and seen her each day after . So she did another test ( had done one before going to uni (negative ) now she has it ! So I’m isolating in Melbourne DH iso at farm DD iso at special section at college! DS told to stay put cannot come home on weekend . Truly crazy . Spent 5 hours trying to work coles online , hopefully food comes today ! I’m iso because I know I am going to get it and everyone only test positive with RATs when they are really sick . DD got coco pops for breakfast!! Not sure that will help ! I’m just tiered anyway so rest up for me will be good but!! I was really unwell but I think that was a migraine who knows ! Spent all day yesterday on Zoom meetings and the phone calls to the family .
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Post by: judydawn on March 03, 2022, 10:32:17 pm
 I don’t know what they’re going to do with the trade-ins K Atie, maybe renovate and sell - who knows.  I certainly wouldn’t want my spare parts coming out of them though and if my machine will last another 15 years with this service and replacement of parts then it’s a cheap investment for me as I rarely use it anyway now.  This is a list of what my problems were and none of them surprise me as we know our machines and can spot problems ourselves.  Good luck with Covid invading your family, stay safe yourself.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 04, 2022, 08:32:25 am
Rotten about the Covid KAtie. I hope no one becomes too unwell. O popped in to get my eyebrows done this morning, ( a lass I met at a salon does them at home for me) and as I was leaving she mentioned that her son had it. Fortunately he doesn't love at home anymore.

Judy I guess the wear and tear on our machines is to be expected. They work very hard. My button covers are all worn too and I still have the old seal in my lid.
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Post by: judydawn on March 04, 2022, 08:57:30 am
I’ve sent you a message cookie.

I wanted to make some pumpkin soup today so out came the big saucepan and then the Kenwood Chef with the blender attachment which my DD gave me when she bought a KitchenAid.  It made me appreciate the one and only appliance we need to do the whole job. I’ve never used the KC before so it took me a while to set it up with the blender then I stood well back just in case I hadn’t put it on correctly!
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 04, 2022, 07:15:56 pm
Sorry to hear that COVID has struck the family, K Atie.  Hopefully everyone will recover quickly with no long term effects.
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Post by: K Atie on March 04, 2022, 07:53:23 pm
Judy great you are getting it serviced , I remember with TM31 that it tells them the hours it has done if you ask ! Thank you all for the well wishes re Covid .
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Post by: achookwoman on March 04, 2022, 09:02:52 pm
K ATIE, that is horrid that the family has Covid. Hope you can all rest.  Seems inevitable if there are teenagers about.
Judy, seems like you will have a new machine. Well worth the money. Maybe HO should let people know if they are going to not service and replace parts in the future.
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Post by: judydawn on March 04, 2022, 10:24:52 pm
That’s why I’m putting it out there Chookie, our TM31s are precious and if we can get more mileage out of them it will be well worth the expense.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 05, 2022, 06:49:44 am
I am feeling a little mean just now (and a touch traumatised, to be honest).  One of my chooks is clucky and I read one way to combat this is to get her out of her nesting box and put her with the rest of her sisters then clean out her nesting box and put something in it so that she cannot get back in.  It is hoped that that will put her off her broodiness.  Anyway, I kicked her out (cruel woman that I am!) and the only thing I could find to prevent her getting back into her box was my old soup pot which DH had put in his workshop!

Anyway, to cut a long story short, I closed the hen run off and left her with the rest of the hens.  When I went back to check on her she was running around and around the hen run clucking piteously because she couldn't get in.  She was jumping up on everything nearby with some height to see if she could get in some other way ... which she couldn't.

I eventually took pity on her and called all the girls in for the night and gave them some fresh feed.  This kept 'Miss Broody' occupied for a while, but one of the other chooks was afraid of the soup pot (she didn't realise I am vegetarian so she was safe from ever seeing the inside of that .. ah well, that is a different story).  Anyway, I gave 'Miss Timid'  some grain separately but then Miss Broody came out and began bullying some of the other hens and some were bullying her in return.

I have left them to themselves for the night and wonder what I will find tomorrow.
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Post by: judydawn on March 05, 2022, 07:22:35 am
Girls will be girls and they will sort it out one way or another Marina.  Love your stories, have you ever had the desire to write a humorous book. I think it would be a best seller LOL.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 05, 2022, 09:19:39 am
LOL is right, Judy ... it would comprise perhaps 2 pages at best, and you have already read the entire works over the years!!
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Post by: achookwoman on March 05, 2022, 05:49:44 pm
Loved your clucky  Chook tale, Marina. We also have a clunky one. I’ve given up on her. Sometimes another Chook will sit on her and lay an egg.
I’ve been reading about all the varieties of Hot Cross Buns for this Easter. I’m too much of a traditionalist to call the other bun Hot Cross Buns. However I do fancy dried cherries soaked in rum with chocolate chips and Cardamon. No crosses on these.
The Guardian News paper has 3 custard recipes by Sally Wise. One is a custard bun. Sweet bun mixture , filled with a little custard and baked.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 06, 2022, 12:58:28 am
The on-going saga of Miss Broody and Miss Timid!

Well, not surprisingly, when I went up to the hens today, Miss Broody had taken over one of the other nesting boxes, the good news is that there were even a couple of eggs this morning - I am assuming neither of them courtesy of Miss B.  Miss Timid seems to have got over the shock of the soup pot, but I have taken it out now seeing as Miss B is determined that she is not going to do what I want her to do, that is, stop being broody, and she will take over any of the other nesting boxes she wants ... SO THERE, to you you pesky human!  I picked her up out of her nesting box and have put her with the other hens now and things seem to have settled down, but I doubt that that will last long!  Luckily for me, although she threatened, she hasn't pecked me, just knocked her beak against my hand once or twice to show her displeasure.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 06, 2022, 09:27:54 am
The saga of Miss B and Miss T. I love it Marina.
Judy, I don’t think we realise how much we use our thermomix until it’s not available.
Chookie all those sweet rolls sound delicious. I will have to see if I can find them.

DD and I have a b it of a cold, mainly sneezing. As I’m having lots of afternoon sleeps DD said I had to do a RAT.  It will affect her going to work if I have. After much persuasion I did. DH instructed as he has to do them before he can see MIL. It was negative so D D has to go to work. 😀😀😀😀
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Post by: achookwoman on March 07, 2022, 01:13:33 am
Tried to send this to you Cookie, but in my usual ignorance couldn’t do it. Sorry it is scribbled.  It is really just the recipe without the automatic steps. Need the consultant to teach me how to do this.
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Post by: K Atie on March 07, 2022, 01:50:15 am
Well done Marina , broody chook is so annoying. My bantam does it too . Last time shared a laying box with another chook , drove me crazy as they only lay in one box .
Lockdown boredom did some house work, filled up the bins and now my knees hurt today . Lots of energy yesterday . Going to try to do some reading .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 07, 2022, 11:22:14 am
Thanks for that Chookie.

I did some baking this morning and then slept this afternoon. It was a public holiday here today.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 08, 2022, 08:54:34 am
Put the Apple cake recipe on my blog.
Had friend staying. Talked too much, ate too much.
Dr visit.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 08, 2022, 06:03:28 pm
Sounds like a great day, Chookie.  Hope the doctor's visit went allright
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2022, 07:53:10 am
I did my grocery shopping this morning. I am truly shocked at the way prices have gone up. DH's yoghurt has gone up by $1.50 for 1 kg. The margarine I use for cooking has gone up $1.50 a tub. (DH has cholesterol dramas) Other small things have gone up by 50 cents an item. I don't think the fuel prices are helping. Our shelves are almost back to being fully stocked again which is lovely.
I will now stop whining. :D :D :D :D
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Post by: mab19 on March 10, 2022, 03:22:21 am
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I did my grocery shopping this morning. I am truly shocked at the way prices have gone up. DH's yoghurt has gone up by $1.50 for 1 kg. The margarine I use for cooking has gone up $1.50 a tub. (DH has cholesterol dramas) Other small things have gone up by 50 cents an item. I don't think the fuel prices are helping. Our shelves are almost back to being fully stocked again which is lovely.
I will now stop whining. :D :D :D :D

I shopped yesterday and I agree with you Cookie the prices of things have gone up so much.  A lot of our shelves were empty as well, very little sugar & flour, vinegar, some butter & cheese as well as some frozen goods and other items.

We had a visit to the doctor in the afternoon.  No problems.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 10, 2022, 06:25:14 am
I did the ironing this morning while DH was out helping a friend. Now I am tossing up if I should have a little nap.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 10, 2022, 07:58:08 am
Go for the nap, Cookie! ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on March 10, 2022, 08:52:08 pm
Took another 7 bales of Sugarcane mulch to finish the front garden bed.
Another Dr appointment today.
Yesterday we cleaned DD large living area carpet with the Bissell machine. Did an amazing job.
I’m a bit stir crazy with Rals low fibre diet. I’m tired of not cooking ‘ proper’ meals.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 11, 2022, 03:55:46 am
I did go for the nap. I set the timer on  my watch and it woke me. It's very handy.
I did the washing this morning and fiddled and faddled around. I must vacuum now and wash the floor. It doesn't take long, I just need to stop procrastinating.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 13, 2022, 08:53:23 pm
Finally sent TMX 5 to DIL. I haven’t been using the 6 but will now have to.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 13, 2022, 09:42:03 pm
It will be interesting to get your comparison comments between the two models.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 14, 2022, 05:30:01 am
Made Dried Apricot Chutney in 6 today.
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Post by: K Atie on March 15, 2022, 10:33:12 am
Might have ventured to the shops to get a dress for an upcoming wedding! Came home with a few more i teams too ?
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 15, 2022, 06:52:51 pm
I am leading a boring life just now ... work, home, sleep, work, home .... shopping at the supermarket is almost the highlight of my days at the moment!
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Post by: judydawn on March 15, 2022, 09:44:14 pm
Yes it seems like that Marina but boy do we enjoy our outings when we do get out!
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Post by: K Atie on March 15, 2022, 10:37:17 pm
Marina me too , this was out of the box for me . Challenging times with Covid and very minimal people contact . Last night DS rang me to say he did his washing and someone put his clothes in the dryer.. there was a biro in the 3 school shirts two casual T-shirt’s and track pants all have a lot of ink marks on them . Any hints it’s been set in with the dryer so I’m not that  hopeful . Also he had to go on stage today in front of the whole school !!
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Post by: judydawn on March 16, 2022, 02:48:47 am
It looks like DS is in trouble here K Atie, hopefully he has a second set of school clothing to wear tonight.  I found this, scroll down a bit, but will he want to go to all that trouble? https://www.grove.co/blog/how-to-remove-ink-stains
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Post by: judydawn on March 16, 2022, 02:55:33 am
I had a morning out today with a list of items I’ve needed for the house for a while now, managed to find all but one of the products in 4 different shops in different suburbs.  Called into a fruit and veg place on the way home, I only go here when I go to Bunnings but I was impressed with the prices today and didn’t think they were that expensive. All this for $22.30, how did I do?
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Post by: mab19 on March 16, 2022, 03:17:19 am
You did well Judy.  I noticed cauliflowers were $7.50 each here this week in the supermarket and beans were $8 a kilo.

We had a visit from DS friend this morning.  She brought us some passionfruit and I gave her a container of soup. 
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Post by: judydawn on March 16, 2022, 05:36:35 am
My half cauli was just $2 Margaret and it was a good sized half too.  Beans are expensive but buying a handful doesn’t work out too bad.  Great swap with the soup for passionfruit.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 16, 2022, 05:41:32 am
Judy you did very well. The cauli half, leek and tomatoes would cost me the $22.
I did my grocery shopping this morning. At least most of the shelves are well stocked again.
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Post by: judydawn on March 16, 2022, 05:55:55 am
It must be so hard for struggling families at the moment, what with the price of food and petrol. I was surprised at the cost of the cauli, this is the first time I’ve seen it so low in a long time.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 16, 2022, 06:25:15 pm
Judy, well done. I’m encouraging every one to swap what they can. I swapped eggs, SD crumpets, flat rolls and Apricot chutney for Yellow Fin fillets, 4 zucchini and 4 capsicum . Gardener brought big bag of lemons so will make lemon butter and Trudy’s lemon muffins. Will save peel and make mixed peel for Hot X Buns.
Neighbour is giving me some Crab apples and another raspberries. Will make Apple and Raspberry jelly.
Put an order in to Natures Cargo, ( wholesale food company). Ordered Laucke bread flour and chicken tenderloins. Quinoa. The Quinoa is $9.50. a K. Every thing is bulk.
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Post by: K Atie on March 17, 2022, 09:47:25 am
Started the day very early 7am ,joined a friend for an early morning walk for hour and a half .Doing a bit of sorting , washing and even slipped in an late afternoon swim , helped my calf mussels by walking in the water for a long while . So so beautiful and quiet .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 18, 2022, 03:00:40 am
That sounds lovely KAtie. I have been neglecting my exercise and my back and legs are letting me know it.
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Post by: judydawn on March 18, 2022, 03:59:41 am
We’ve got to keep fit ladies.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 18, 2022, 05:05:25 am
True Judy. The use it or lose it really comes to haunt you.
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Post by: mab19 on March 23, 2022, 03:54:09 am
I did the supermarket shopping this morning. Then went to Harvey Norman to get a new kettle as the old one decided to die at breakfast time, I had to boil water in the saucepan for our cuppa.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 23, 2022, 07:52:36 am
I did my grocery shopping too.
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Post by: K Atie on March 23, 2022, 03:09:04 pm
On a girls trip away , hot spring spas today feel so good . Dinner out two nights , movie watching two nights .
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 23, 2022, 07:24:59 pm
Sounds great K Atie, enjoy it.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 24, 2022, 08:00:05 am
w went and picked out some flowers for MIL today. We wanted sunflowers as they are the floral symbol of Ukraine. The florist that we use was only too happy to do them for us.
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Post by: judydawn on March 24, 2022, 10:06:27 am
My Mum loved sunflowers cookie, I had no idea they were the Ukraine’s floral symbol.  A very fitting floral tribute for her.

Girls’ trips away are great fun K Atie, enjoy!
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 24, 2022, 06:15:15 pm
Sunflowers .. how beautiful!  What a lovely choice for MIL
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Post by: mab19 on March 25, 2022, 04:31:18 am
Sunflowers are lovely, they always look so happy and cheerful.

A friends DH has had 4 days in hospital with salmonella and she was feeling a bit low so called in for a cuppa and chat.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 25, 2022, 11:32:48 am
Oh the poor thing. I hope they found the source of it.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 25, 2022, 09:25:43 pm
Cookie, Sunflowers, perfect.
K ATIE, well deserved time away.
DD is taking me out for lunch and shopping today.
Picked up Coffee machine after servicing.
Arranging for electric controlled garage doors.
Looking at installing lift.
Dusting chooks for mites.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 26, 2022, 02:14:26 am
Just finished cleaning out the hen house and run.  Miss Broody seems to have recovered from her broodyness, thank goodness.

What did you use for the mites, Chookie? 

Picked another several kilos of nashi pears, still more on the tree for next week.

Also just discovered I left my computer's mouse at home and am having great difficulty using the appropriate keys and the other square thingy at the bottom of the keyboard that normal people use to navigate around their computer ... I have only ever used the mouse so am feeling very challenged just now!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 26, 2022, 07:23:23 am
Marina I would have no idea what to do.
Chookie there is nothing like automatic garage doors. A dear friend of ours who is 90 soon has had a chair lift installed. He has a multi level house. He loves it.

DD and I went to the Westfield this morning. I was looking for a new top to wear to the funeral. I adore red but it is a big NO for this. I ended up getting the perfect one. It’s navy blue and very simple. I will wear either an opal or pearl brooch with it. (Both belonged to Mum)
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 26, 2022, 09:06:07 am
Good choice, that sounds like a lovely, classic outfit, Cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 27, 2022, 01:22:39 pm
Thanks. I will feel happy in that.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 28, 2022, 08:47:38 pm
 ;)Marina, we use garden lime to dust the chooks for mites.  If you can let them out and dust bath, this also helps. I’m about to try something different. I have bought some Bombs that people use in their houses. I’m going to lock the chooks out and let one of in the enclosed inner nesting shed. However the chooks also need treating. The wild birds carry the mite so it is best if you can stop them getting in.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 28, 2022, 10:38:04 pm
Thanks, Chookie, I might try that next time DH is up in Guildford to help me.  We got a powder from the pet shop which we used last time, combined with vaseline to wipe all over their legs hoping that that will stop further.infestation from the mites.  Our girls adore their dust baths and have several comfortable baths dotted around the place.  I often find them at our back door, piled against each other and rolling around having a wonderful time!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2022, 09:52:11 am
We had the funeral today. It all went brilliantly  and was perfect for her. The weather was kind and the stretch limo and driver luxurious.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 29, 2022, 07:53:18 pm
That's good news, what wonderful memories you will have of your MIL and of the funeral after today's service.
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Post by: judydawn on March 30, 2022, 12:07:39 am
That’s good to hear cookie, she would be impressed with the luxurious send off.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 30, 2022, 12:17:18 pm
Thank you all.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 30, 2022, 07:07:34 pm
This morning I am off to the flower and garden show. It hasn't been on for years so I am very much looking forward to it.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 31, 2022, 07:33:29 am
I've heard that this is brilliant Marina. Some people have told me that it's netter than Floriade, which I love.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 31, 2022, 11:41:14 pm
It was very good, Cookie.  I always enjoy going there and this is the first one for two years, due to COVID.  The only problem is that there is so much to see it is overwhelming and very hard to get around everything.  I was there for two hours and barely scratched the surface, I think you would need 4 - 5 hours to really get around everything, which makes for a very challenging day ... however, lots of coffee and food stalls around the place to keep you going!
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Post by: mab19 on April 01, 2022, 01:20:42 am
Marina, so glad to hear that you enjoyed the flower & garden show.  I worked there for many years on the iris stand, it was a busy time selling and answering questions and keeping the stock trays full.  I agree there is always so much to see and it's very hard to not get carried away buying things.
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Post by: judydawn on April 01, 2022, 03:58:57 am
I imagine there were plenty of people there Marina, 2 hours is better than not going at all though.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 01, 2022, 01:17:45 pm
I had my hair cut today.
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Post by: K Atie on April 03, 2022, 05:00:00 am
Cookie I’m very jealous as I contacted my hairdresser to get a haircut on Monday and she had Covid . Did a bit of gardening , now I’m sore.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 03, 2022, 08:52:30 pm
Busy day yesterday ... had to type up 20 letters for work then prepare the house for guests next weekend which gave me the chance to play with my new 'toy' (the window cleaner I got at the garden show last week).  What a difference it made.  I cleaned 6 windows (inside and out) in about 10-15 minutes, this would normally easily have taken me 3 to 4 times longer!
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Post by: achookwoman on April 03, 2022, 10:00:03 pm
Cookie, pleased that the Funeral went well. I have been thinking of you as we have a family , near Ballarat, that grow sun flowers. 20 acres of pick your own. It is a great tourist attraction.
Marina, glad you like the window cleaner. Ral says getting the correct amount of detergent right is important. He buys the detergent from a commercial cleaning company.
We are starting the paper work for the hospital today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 04, 2022, 08:46:26 pm
Isn't the paperwork for hospital a chore.  We did one of DH's documents last night and that one alone took 1 hour, and his is just for a day procedure, I imagine Ral's is even more hard work.
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Post by: mab19 on April 05, 2022, 06:47:45 am
I spent a little bit of time in the garden yesterday & today.  There is a large area of violets that are out of control so I have been digging them up.  They are tenacious little devils but I am determined to reduce them.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 05, 2022, 08:43:35 am
We had a car club coffee meet this morning. It was lovely. It's getting larger by the month, I do miss the little group we had, but new friends to be made and get to know.
I have book club tonight.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 05, 2022, 10:18:05 pm
This is the message that it preventing me posting photos
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Post by: judydawn on April 06, 2022, 01:03:42 am
A bit blurry to read but I did manage to read it Chookie, I’ve sent it to MM. Hoping he will respond.
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Post by: mab19 on April 06, 2022, 06:50:24 am
A trip to the library to pick up a book I had on hold and then did supermarket shopping this morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 06, 2022, 10:49:27 pm
Took all day to swap food around into replacement fridge.
Appointments for Ral relating to op.
Judy, thanks for that.
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Post by: K Atie on April 06, 2022, 11:17:37 pm
Covid is a time waster . Spent a lovely time with GFs lunch and bookclub and also car pooled !! Now I know this is as such not a close contact . But DS is about to come home and go on a central Australia school trip on Sunday ! I cannot pass on Covid to the whole group . I moved rooms so DH ,although Covid privileged as had Covid in the 8 weeks thus he will be supposedly fine , does not pass it on to DS and can work with him on Saturday on farm . Now if I come down with Covid as DS is here then he becomes a close contact and cannot go or worse goes and then gets it and gives it to all . So this is all worst case issues , but now I’m hoping DS can stay at MILs for two nights . Stupid Covid drives me nuts but imagine if I pass it on the guilt is not worth it . He will have to zip in to get all his bags etc as he didn’t finish packing properly last weekend .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 07, 2022, 12:25:19 pm
That will be an exciting trip for him KAtie.
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Post by: mab19 on April 08, 2022, 05:47:52 am
A beautiful day here so decided to change and wash all the bed linen.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 08, 2022, 06:08:21 am
We did ours this morning to Mab. They forecast rain later in the day but they have been doing that for some time and we haven't received a drop. Hopefully today.
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Post by: judydawn on April 08, 2022, 07:02:06 am
I’ve done a bit of cooking, tidying up the kitchen drawers and watering the back garden. That’s enough for me for the day.
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Post by: K Atie on April 08, 2022, 12:49:24 pm
DS oh holidays, DH picked him up ... staying at MILs . As kids grow our perspective of holidays change . All I’d like is to have time together , but I’m very pleased that he can have time with his mates and see an amazing part of the world . DD is still at uni , and catching up with friends exploring shops in the city today after uni . Thankful that life seems to be getting back to a good times for them . DH did the shopping... we might starve with this input ... DH response oh well I’ll get everything on Sunday morning ( hot tip DH no shops are open at 6 am Sunday !! To funny men ) . Also they will have to get up at 4.30 am to be ready to go at 5 am on Sunday .. DS said he would get night hours !! Classic .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 08, 2022, 11:29:40 pm
K Atie, understand about juggling COVID exposure. Ral to have COVID test on Monday then isolate until op on Wednesday. I suppose I have to isolate also. DS coming up from Melbourne, but can’t come until Ral’s in Hospital.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 09, 2022, 03:31:11 am
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K Atie, understand about juggling COVID exposure. Ral to have COVID test on Monday then isolate until op on Wednesday. I suppose I have to isolate also. DS coming up from Melbourne, but can’t come until Ral’s in Hospital.
Chookie, that is exactly the same routine that DH and I are following this week as well prior to his operation on Wednesday, except that I will be in the shop, but masked up to the nines and I'll RAT test as well to make sure on Tuesday - I am terrified of this new strain that has just entered Australia and don't want to jeopardise DH's operation.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 09, 2022, 10:09:43 am
Dinner.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 09, 2022, 10:11:20 am
I posted dinner to test posting photos. I think it worked.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 09, 2022, 10:29:09 am
Yeah Chookie.

I read today that most cases over here are the Omicron BA 2.  DD informed me it’s been like that for a while. I do hope Mr Marina and Ral stay totally Covid free until their ops.
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Post by: judydawn on April 09, 2022, 11:07:35 am
I totally agree with that sentiment cookie.

Chookie, did you do anything different when posting the photo?
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Post by: K Atie on April 09, 2022, 11:39:47 am
DS came to repackage his bag , both Rat tested all good . I stayed outside with the kittens . DS and DH worked on the farm all day . Said goodbye to DS .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 09, 2022, 10:05:04 pm
Judy, I tried the original photo and it still doesn’t work. Vert odd.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 11, 2022, 10:14:17 am
DH and I did MIL's last return for the Public Trustee. I don't have to do anymore.......Wonderful.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 11, 2022, 09:24:48 pm
That's good news, Cookie, it is such a relief to get all these big challenging chores completed.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 11, 2022, 09:35:56 pm
Cookie, I have always admired how you have coped with doing your MIL’s Public Trustee reports. A heavy responsibility.  Well done.
Yesterday we had motors fitted to our 2 garage doors.  They now slide up at the touch of a button. The installers also added a couple of additional switches.  I gave then each a bottle of jam.  They gave a colourful description of how they would enjoy it with damper while camping, over Easter. I think I enjoyed it as much as them seeing the pleasure it gave them.
Ral’s prep today for op tomorrow. Returned negative COVID test.
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Post by: judydawn on April 12, 2022, 12:18:36 am
That’s good to hear Chookie, now for a successful operation.  Sending love and best wishes to Ral for tomorrow, glad DS is going to be there for you.

Cookie your MIL may be sadly missed but those annual reports you’ve done for so long will certainly not be. You and your DH were a great team by providing the support that was needed.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 12, 2022, 06:04:27 am
Thank you kindly ladies. You have born the brunt of my complaining over the last 12 years, thank you.

All the best for Ral tomorrow, I will be thinking of you all. You will love your automated doors Chookie.  I'm sure the installers appreciated the jam.

We arranged MIL's tax return this morning. DH is hoping to get everything into Probate soon and then we will get a lawyer to sort things from there. A friend has recommended one to us which us wonderful. I managed to squeeze the ironing in as well.
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Post by: K Atie on April 12, 2022, 10:25:12 am
Wishing Ral the best for tomorrow.
Had a nice catch up with our quilting group, been so long since we all caught up . Grabbed washing off line when returned as everyone is burning the stubble long black ashes all over the grass .. thankfully nothing on clothes and no smell . So so dry at the moment who could believe that north so so wet will they get to put crop in ,so dry south are we in for drought !! But selfishly I am enjoying these last warm days and think the cold night will be freezing.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 12, 2022, 08:29:08 pm
Thinking of you and Ral today, Bess.

Everyone else is sounding busy, there always seems to be so much to do.

I am looking forward to the Easter break and planning to take the week between Easter and ANZAC off for a holiday - that's a big joke; I will believe that when it happens - it is not looking likely at the moment as my workload is horrible just now, but I will take it most of it up to Guildford with me and tackle it a little at time.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 12, 2022, 09:18:58 pm
Thanks Marina. Thinking of you both today also.
Lovely spot at Guildford even if you do have to do a bit of work.
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Post by: mab19 on April 13, 2022, 12:23:49 am
My apologies for being so far behind with all the news.

Chookie & Marina, best wishes to  you both with both your DH's in hospital.  I hope all goes well for them.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 13, 2022, 09:08:12 am
Quote from: mab19 on April 13, 2022, 12:23:49 am
My apologies for being so far behind with all the news.

Chookie & Marina, best wishes to  you both with both your DH's in hospital.  I hope all goes well for them.

Ditto from over here too.

I did my grocery shopping this morning.
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Post by: judydawn on April 13, 2022, 10:19:08 am
I hope both husbands are OK after their ops today.  Thinking of you all.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 13, 2022, 12:08:23 pm
Thanks for your good wishes everyone, from my side.  DH got home about 3.00 pm with a very large bandage on his hand - he looks more like a boxer than anything else. Pain killers and / or anesthetic haven't worn off yet.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 13, 2022, 09:37:48 pm
Dr’s very pleased will results of Ral’s op. 3 1/2 hours of a very complicated mess. I’m glad that I had DS with me as it was far longer than anyone expected. He will be in hospital for quite some time.
Marina, I’m very pleased that your DH is home after his op. Hope he can rest up over Easter. His hands are very important to him in the amazing work that he does. 
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Post by: mab19 on April 14, 2022, 01:48:28 am
Chookie, we are so pleased to hear that the Dr is happy with the results of Ral's op.  DH and I send you both our best wishes.

Marina, best wishes also to you and your DH, I hope he recovers quickly.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 14, 2022, 06:09:08 am
Pleasing news about Ral and Mr Marina. Hopefully they have been able to sort out Ral's complicated mess Chookie. Love to him.
Marina how long will your DH be all wrapped up?
I popped down to a place that sells flours for bread making this morning. I had run out of rye flour. I also bought some artisan white flour that was grown up where I grew up. They said it has a lovely flavour.
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Post by: K Atie on April 14, 2022, 06:15:50 am
Glad Rals doctor is pleased , take care Chookie . Marina glad DH  home get him to do Wordle if he can .
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Post by: judydawn on April 14, 2022, 10:23:39 am
Good to read both DH’s ops went well, thanks for your posting ladies. Wishing them both a quick as possible recovery.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 14, 2022, 08:59:27 pm
Loads of washing. DS fixed issues I was having with printer.
Bee man came to say he was going to remove our bee hive. We rent it from him and he services it. We are very disappointed but he has his hands full servicing the Almond orchards. We will look at getting some native bees.
DS has been “ working from home “ while staying with me. He says our internet connection is very good. It should be as he set it up for us. ;)
DS will do the hospital visit today. 1 person for up to 2 hours.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 15, 2022, 12:49:30 am
DH and I thank you for your kind wishes and thoughts.  His hand will be pretty well out of action for c. 6-8 weeks.  He can still do many things and is determined and very independent so he will be back to his normal self as soon as he can 'will' it better.

Bess, what a huge operation Ral had, but we are so relieved that things are looking better for him and hope he gets out of hospital soon.  It is always better to be at home.  Give him our hugs and kisses. 2 hours is a good, long visiting time - can you split it into two visitors of one hour each?

You will miss your bees.  Do the native ones need the same attention or is it a different routine with them?
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Post by: judydawn on April 15, 2022, 01:08:20 am
Put DS to good use whilst you have him Chookie, it’s such a bonus having them come to stay and they’re always willing to do what needs to be done.  He in turn will love his Mum’s cooking even though his wife is a great cook too.

From my experience during Covid Marina, 1 visitor at a time is the limit, no shift sharing was allowed. We were only allowed 2 names on my visiting list so they worked out when they would each come. Things might have changed in the past 18 months. 

You certainly will miss your bees Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 15, 2022, 06:37:38 am
Sad about the bees Chookie. Hospitals and aged care homes are very strict with the visitors. Are you able to phone Ral Chookie?

I did a bit of housework this morning and the sheets and towels washed. It's beautiful weather here at the moment. 26-28 degree days and 15 roughly over night.
Marina I hope your DH doesn't have any trouble keeping himself occupied.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 15, 2022, 11:57:14 am
Thanks again for all the good wishes. It does really mean a lot.
They are very strict with the visitors. No splitting shifts. Ral has his iPhone and rings me regularly. Today the hospital phone service broke down. The nurses used Rals phone to contact me.
I’m so lucky to have DS staying. He will go home tomorrow. DD  and GS will be on standby.
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Post by: K Atie on April 16, 2022, 12:04:31 am
Glad you have family around Chookie .
We are going to DH nephews wedding today, whole weekend at Geelong . Zipped out to get coffee Croissant to have in our room . Beautiful day bumped into groom lucky as found out the wedding is at a very similar n name in opposite direction. Only a short walk either way , thankful.
DD travelled all the way from college which was no mean feet due to many changeovers and a pick up at the end . Great to have this wedding fourth time lucky , they booked the Celebrant in 2019 ..
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Post by: cookie1 on April 16, 2022, 08:32:46 am
My brother and his wife came over this morning. I had made Hot Cross Buns and let them rise in the fridge overnight. I baked them this morning so that they were fresh. Not too bad.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 16, 2022, 09:02:54 pm
Lots of cleaning and sorting stuff for op shop. Lots of well worn towels for the Guide Dog puppies. Hospital visiting.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 17, 2022, 05:56:03 am
Just back in Guildford after two days in Bendigo.  Bendigo was heaving - it was their first 'annual' Easter Fare for two years and they really went to town.  You could barely move and so many roads were closed, so, between that and the big Elvis exhibition, we were kept occupied.  Actually, we couldn't get near the Elvis display so perhaps look at going there in a couple of months before it moves on.

Good that you are able to keep in contact with Ral, Bess.  Hope his recovery is going well.  If my one handed DH can help you with anything, please let me know.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 17, 2022, 08:43:55 am
The Elvis exhibition sounds great Marina. I'd love to see it but I'm fairly sure it isn't coming over this way.
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Post by: judydawn on April 17, 2022, 10:13:05 am
 People are so keen to get out and about again that it doesn’t surprise me that all events are well attended Marina.  Don’t forget to put the Elvis display visit on your calendar as we all know how quickly a couple of months can go don’t we?  You’re lucky to have it in your area, I haven’t heard of it coming to Adelaide.
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Post by: K Atie on April 17, 2022, 11:13:31 am
Lunchtime Wedding was beautiful and lots to eat , exceptional weather . Out for dinner all the wedding party and guests . Today we saw the family and then left for home . Dropped MIL home and we got back to our kittens they were pleased we were home .
Happy Easter everyone home you all enjoyed your day .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 17, 2022, 07:38:48 pm
Our next door neighbour also visited the Elvis exhibition. She said it was great.
 Marina, thanks for the generous offer. We are just having to let time proceed with Rals healing. The hospital staff are wonderful. Even gave me a cup of tea yesterday.
DD wanted to make a carrot cake but didn’t have most of the ingredients. I did.  She has only one recipe book!! Uses the internet . Before TMX I used to make a classic carrot cake but we couldn’t find the recipe. Probably made during my Vegetarian/ hippie phase. Hunza Pie, anyone?
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Post by: judydawn on April 18, 2022, 01:15:22 am
It is easier using the internet for recipes Chookie, it saves wading through books and print outs. You know you have that recipe but finding it is difficult sometimes and going online is quicker. There’s only one more recipe book I will buy and that will be Nagi’s when it’s released.  I’ll read it then pass it over to DD, do we need it - no, not really but I just think she is a wonderful caring lady and I want her book to be a best seller in appreciation for sharing her recipes with us for free for so long and the work she does with the underprivileged.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 18, 2022, 08:17:07 am
I agree with you totally, Judy, re. Nagi.  She is a caring lady and an inspiration.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 18, 2022, 10:29:03 am
 Find Nagi amazing. She left a corporate position to cook. She has done so well and deserves everything she has.

A friend brought over some lawn runners for DD’s house. So it was all hands on deck to plant that.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 18, 2022, 10:55:12 pm
I agree with all said for Nagi,  told DD to look at her recipe first. She did this but wanted a simpler recipe.
Ral watching footy on TV today.  Must be feeling better.
Feeling very smug.  Big clean out. Vito van full of stuff for op shop.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2022, 07:43:41 am
DH has been out to JP’s and goodness knows what else preparing MIL’s will for probate. I stayed out of the way. 😀😀😀😀😀😀
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Post by: judydawn on April 19, 2022, 08:14:44 am
Good idea cookie.

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Post by: achookwoman on April 19, 2022, 10:01:53 am
Well done Cookie.  ;D
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Post by: mab19 on April 20, 2022, 04:22:54 am
A quick supermarket shop then home to make soup
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Post by: cookie1 on April 20, 2022, 08:42:19 am
I did my grocery shopping today. Things missing from the shelves again but I think it is because of the Easter break.
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Post by: judydawn on April 20, 2022, 08:54:46 am
My Melbourne kids were still here from Easter so I took the hems of 4 pairs of jeans up for DD, put a patch on another pair and mended a pocket in SIL’s jeans. We followed a uTube instruction which kept the hem exactly as it came out of the factory, so easy to do and no-one would know they had been shortened. I’d told them I’d like to have a drive of DD’s Mini Cooper so once the work was done we did exactly that. I kept turning the windscreen wipers on instead of the indicators LOL but we made it back home safe and sound. The first car I ever had a drive of was a Mini, what a difference those 2 cars are today.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 21, 2022, 11:51:16 am
Judy how wonderful to be able to have a drive of DD’s mini.
I had my first cataract done today. It was quite painful this afternoon, but painkillers are wonderful.
My eyes are rather lopsided vision wise. I’m sure it will improve as time goes on. They were so very lovely at the Eye Hospital.
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Post by: judydawn on April 21, 2022, 03:13:25 pm
Cookie, I can’t remember ever driving anyone else’s car before so it was a bit scary at first. I soon gained confidence (except for the indicators) but being so low to the ground it seemed to be going faster than it actually was.

One down, one to go with your cataracts. When is the next op?
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Post by: cookie1 on April 22, 2022, 08:06:29 am
The first Tuesday in May Judy. I haven’t needed painkillers today. The world looks very clean and bright.
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Post by: judydawn on April 22, 2022, 08:34:43 am
That’s great cookie, imagine how things will look with 2 good eyes after the next op.
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Post by: K Atie on April 23, 2022, 01:56:03 am
Yesterday I did a day trip to drop DD off for a 21st weekend! Lucky girls have air bb apparent in Southbank for the weekend ... out all the time and a family and friends lunch at a seafood restaurant. We did a few jobs and out to college to repackage for the weekend . Chemist to get more intense Vitamin C powder , there is a shortage of this because of Covid . Vitamin B too , trying to get DD back healthy after having a post Covid cold that seems to happen to all that have Covid ( both DH and DD had a narsty cold this week ) . Back on the road home stopped at Wilson ballarat to fill the fridge up with food , fuel stop home 7.30 .now this was to get in time to pick DS up from bus .! DS returned from central Australia trip flight delayed and general luggage delay stop for dinner ... I gave up waiting told DH he could collect DS ( as he had been unwell I thought it best I do it but time got the better of me I faded ) . Sad DD is no longer home , I hadn’t seen her since February , great to have DS home for a few days . Enjoy your long weekend . 
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Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2022, 10:27:38 am
KAtie you sound very busy as usual. I’ve had a fairly quite day. DD took me out for coffee this morning.
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Post by: K Atie on April 23, 2022, 01:22:23 pm
Very quiet today , I always feel zapped after such a big day . Did some washing hoping all the stubble fires tomorrow don’t impact the washing ! DS rested most of the day then helped DH wash the tractor and fix a machinery hose .
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Post by: mab19 on April 24, 2022, 06:25:22 am
Katie, you lead such a busy life I'm not surprised that you feel a bit zapped out. 

Yesterday our neighbour cut off all the lower fronds on his tree ferns and then came in and did ours. I don't think he likes powdery dust that keeps falling on his car.   We were very happy for him do ours too as they were getting quite tall.
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Post by: K Atie on April 24, 2022, 02:49:40 pm
Washing DS red clothes !! Lunch at MILs as DHs DS visited from interstate. Roast lamb and roast vegetables. DH added more roast vegetables as not enough! Apple coconut dessert. DH carved and we served up the meal . Lost an afternoon but had family time .
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 24, 2022, 09:00:13 pm
My neighbours from the country came down to stay with us in the city over the weekend so spent leisurely with them and out for breakfast on Sunday, which was a rare treat.  Today is a public holiday and the last day of my "holiday" so I will spend it paying bills, sorting out the BAS, working on our new web site and trying to get some filing done! Whatever happened to a traditional holiday when you didn't use the time to catch up on your workload????????
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Post by: judydawn on April 25, 2022, 03:54:16 am
A good question Marina, my DD over there is the same - obviously it’s those with their own business who put in the extra hours.  Retirement will be great when that comes along.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 26, 2022, 07:45:44 am
I visited the eye specialist this morning. All is wonderful with my eye. Next one early May.
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Post by: mab19 on April 27, 2022, 07:06:05 am
Supermarket shopping this morning, still lots of empty shelves.  Then walked around the town doing odd jobs.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 27, 2022, 08:03:47 am
I did my grocery shop this morning too and then we went down to Fremantle for lunch. It was lovely.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 27, 2022, 09:41:33 pm
Two weeks ago Ral had an operation for what they thought was diverticulitis. Instead they found a burst apses on the bowel which had penetrated the bowel wall. A 3 1/2 op by 2 specialists. Further tests have revealed cancer. He starts chemo tomorrow. He is in good spirits but looks awful. He has private room at St John’s and a team of wonderful Doctors. COVID regulations allow for 1 visitor a day for max of 2 hours. They close a blind eye to how long I stay. I’m as good as can be expected. Lots of support from family, friends and neighbours. Any news will not be good news.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 27, 2022, 11:29:10 pm
I have been thinking of you two over the past couple of days and dreaded hearing such news. I am sure Ral is well cared for and in the best of hands and hope the chemo is successful.  All our love and support go to you both, we are with you in spirit and if ever we can help you in any way please do not hesitate to contact us.  Through this time of turmoil be sure to care for yourself as well.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 28, 2022, 01:32:00 am
Chookie, I’ve also had you in my thoughts constantly. My love to you and Ral. Sending a giant hug to you both.
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Post by: judydawn on April 28, 2022, 06:20:19 am
Thank you for sharing this with us Chookie, you know that those of us who have met you and your gorgeous husband absolutely adore the two of you. Stay strong dear Chookie and let your family and friends do whatever they can do to help you through this sad and trying time. As hard as it will be for him, I wish him success with the chemo and send all my love and hope to you both. Xx
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Post by: cookie1 on April 28, 2022, 09:23:32 am
Judy thank you. Your words are what I was trying to say. ❌
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Post by: judydawn on April 28, 2022, 12:04:07 pm
Thanks cookie, sometimes words come easily but not always.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 29, 2022, 12:18:47 am
Judy, Cookie ... I agree totally, I always battle with the right words, but they don't always come out as I had hoped.  DH and I have a great fondness for both Bess and Ral and are deeply distressed at this news.
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Post by: K Atie on April 29, 2022, 05:41:41 am
Chookie the girls have said it perfectly you are both in our hearts and only wish Immense positiveness and happiness . Sending a big virtual hug to you both .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 29, 2022, 10:29:17 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on April 29, 2022, 12:18:47 am
Judy, Cookie ... I agree totally, I always battle with the right words, but they don't always come out as I had hoped.  DH and I have a great fondness for both Bess and Ral and are deeply distressed at this news.

We have only met Chookie and Ral when they came to WA forumfest and then I saw them again in Tasmania. It’s easy to be fond of lovely people.
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Post by: K Atie on April 30, 2022, 12:13:55 am
Last night we watched DS play in the men’s hockey team . The opposing team have played together for 20 years !! They are very fast , as in the hitting the ball . This is quite scary for all . We got one goal . All our team had done a school house 4.5 k cross country run that day too . DS drove home , night hours . DS was telling us all the antics the kids got up to on Central Australia camp .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 30, 2022, 09:16:05 am
Today, I have been baking. I’m feeling a lot more positive. Not sure if it is the wonderful support from fiends, including the Forum family, ( thank you) or the fact that Ral has started prep forChemo.  He is also is in a better frame of mind and looks a lot better.
DS visited from Melbourne and fixed my hearing aides. Last week he fixed he dishwasher that wasn’t emptying and set up my Google home so I could play my selection of  music on Spotify. I bought a cheap subscription to Netflix so I could watch some movies.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 30, 2022, 09:40:34 am
I enjoy listening to my era songs on the Google home.
I’m pleased Ral is looking a little better.  It has been a shock to you all and certainly disrupts life. Sending hugs to you both.
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Post by: judydawn on April 30, 2022, 01:54:05 pm
That’s nice to hear Chookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 30, 2022, 11:10:55 pm
Good news on all fronts, Chookie.  Hugs to you both.

... it sounds like I should investigate Spotify (excuse the pun)!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2022, 05:39:30 am
DH and DD have gone to the Classic car show. He took the old Model A Ute and she took her 1966 Mustang.
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2022, 05:50:40 am
I love that they enjoy their father/daughter moments cookie.
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Post by: mab19 on May 02, 2022, 12:29:13 am
Quote from: achookwoman on April 30, 2022, 09:16:05 am
Today, I have been baking. I’m feeling a lot more positive. Not sure if it is the wonderful support from fiends, including the Forum family, ( thank you) or the fact that Ral has started prep forChemo.  He is also is in a better frame of mind and looks a lot better.
DS visited from Melbourne and fixed my hearing aides. Last week he fixed he dishwasher that wasn’t emptying and set up my Google home so I could play my selection of  music on Spotify. I bought a cheap subscription to Netflix so I could watch some movies.

Chookie, My apologies for being so far behind here.  We were sorry to hear of Rals' medical problems and hope he responds well to his treatment.    Sending our hugs and best wishes  to you both.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 02, 2022, 06:25:03 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 01, 2022, 05:50:40 am
I love that they enjoy their father/daughter moments cookie.
It is Judy. She has made a few friends who are in the Mustang Shelby club as well as some in the Model A club.
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Post by: K Atie on May 02, 2022, 03:05:22 pm
So pleased your back in the kitchen Chookie . Maybe we could start up a Netflix suggestion . Weeded the neglected vegetable garden , DS turned the soil over added some vegetable compost to fill them up and had DS turn it over again . I did a bit of the soil work seems I might have pulled a tummy muscle but all good now . Pruned a rose and took out the some dead head of the agapanthus. Tomorrow I must get the bay leaves and put leaves all over the top soil so the kittens keep off it . Cleaned the filters on the two  split air con heaters . Gosh no wonder they were not working properly, seems I am very stupid as I took the filters outside and brushed them down should have worn a mask! Now hard to breath , but getting better as well . DH has to meet a grain truck very early every morning this week ! No sleep ins here.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 03, 2022, 09:17:41 am
We eat a group of car friends for coffee this morning. It’s always good fun.
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Post by: judydawn on May 03, 2022, 09:35:29 am
I’m sure it is cookie, what did they taste like?
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Post by: achookwoman on May 03, 2022, 11:45:01 pm
Thanks for the lovely car photos Cookie.
Ral had first lot of Chemo yesterday. He may have a reaction  or not. No one knows. He is realistic about what he maybe able to do and not do. They are trying to get him moving and will start rehab in a few days. We hope he can come home but will need a lot of at home support.
I now have a gardener, an odd job man and his son and a house cleaner. I just love the 14 year old . I cook for them which I love.
Thanks again for all the good wishes and support from the Forum family.
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Post by: judydawn on May 03, 2022, 11:47:29 pm
Good to hear you have organised all that help Chookie, please pass my love and best wishes onto Ral.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 04, 2022, 09:20:50 am
Quote from: judydawn on May 03, 2022, 09:35:29 am
I’m sure it is cookie, what did they taste like?
Judy I just noticed that. I usually run my eye over the post before I post it. I must have missed that one. We met them as well as eating them!!!
Chookie chemo isn't the best fun in the world. Over here there is a group called 'chemo at home.' One of DD's friends started it. Maybe as Ral's chemo progresses he may be able to have that. It would depend if he was suitable or not. We are thinking of both of you over here. Take care.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 05, 2022, 12:44:53 am
Hope all goes well with Ral's chemo and that you are keeping positive.  Love and hugs to you both.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 05, 2022, 12:45:21 pm
I had my second cataract done today. It all went well. One of the nurses, who was lovely, said I had taught her pre 1980. She said she loved me then and I haven’t changed. I was so thrilled. It made my day.
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Post by: judydawn on May 05, 2022, 01:41:54 pm
That’s so nice cookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 05, 2022, 08:41:44 pm
Good to get that second cataract done - everyone whom I know that has had it done says their eyesight is so much better.

It must be lovely to be remembered by your past pupils in that way.
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Post by: K Atie on May 06, 2022, 01:06:05 am
Chookie glad you have your helpers , send my good wishes on to Ral .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 06, 2022, 09:06:17 pm
Cookie, how very nice to be acknowledged. Good news about the second cataract.
K Atie, thanks.
DD is guest speaker, ( about her Paddling trip ) at the Ballarat Flyfishing Club Annual Dinner . I am attending. Looking forward to it. Our neighbour is making the floral Center arrangements for the tables. She will be using native flowers from her garden and Blue Gum tip from our garden.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 07, 2022, 10:47:01 am
Your DD is to be congratulated on her paddling trip and it fantastic that she is willing to share it with such a group of people. You will very proud as she speaks about her journey. Love to both you and Ral.
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Post by: K Atie on May 08, 2022, 12:10:50 pm
Wishing everyone happy mother’s day . My DS ( although needed a phone call to get up ) made breakfast in bed , FaceTimed with DD ( half asleep) to wish me happy mother’s day and open my gifts that DS got candle chocolates gardening gloves and a facial cleansing machine !! He even got DD present , mind you a phone call to her after to say cough up the money !! Love them so much . DH been out all day and night seeding .
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Post by: cookie1 on May 08, 2022, 12:33:37 pm
Not a lot done here. I did get to sleep in until 8.15. 😀😀
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Post by: judydawn on May 08, 2022, 12:49:13 pm
I hope you all had a nice day, I had the kids and dogs visit this afternoon.  He weather was perfect for everyone being out and about today.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 09, 2022, 05:38:12 am
We had perfect weather here too Judy.

This morning DH drove me to the podiatrist. I haven’t had the all clear yet. 😀 I received a phone call this morning saying the doctor that did my cataract op has Covid and is off work. One of his fellow eye specialists is stepping in to check all the eye op people tomorrow.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 09, 2022, 08:08:55 pm
We are selling the property a Invermay. Big big clean out. We have seen a place that we may make an offer for. However if we don’t buy but sell,  we will shift in with DD.
Ral is very slowly improving but is still very ill. He has been shifted to the rehab ward. Walking is a big issue. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 09, 2022, 09:22:14 pm
Bess, selling your lovely home in Invermay will be a massive wrench for you both, it seems like you have only just moved in and are arranging things just as you want them to be!  It will be a huge challenge.  It is good to hear that Ral is slowly improving, and the shift to rehab is a big step forward.  As ever, our love and hugs to you both
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Post by: cookie1 on May 10, 2022, 02:12:07 am
What a wrench for you both Chookie, however health is more important than anything. We think of you every day and wonder how you are both going.
Rehab wards are wonderful places. Mum spent a lot of time in them and everyone is so caring.
Enormous hugs to you both.
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Post by: judydawn on May 10, 2022, 02:26:34 am
I can only imagine how much has to be done for the sale of your lovely home Chookie, not so much for opens but more so for when the time comes to empty it. Off to the rehab unit, that’s good news and I agree that he will be well treated there. Of course I know he would be loved and treated well wherever he is, how can anyone not love such a beautiful man. All the best for the next stage of your lives.
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Post by: K Atie on May 10, 2022, 03:21:11 am
Chookie this must be hard for you both , but another chapter to add to your amazing life . Great that Ral is in rehab ward . Thinking of you both always . Keep looking after yourself too.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 11, 2022, 09:49:50 pm
Thanks again for the lovely thoughts and good wishes. A good friend is coming to spend a couple of days and help with the clean out. I attempt the clean out one room a day. I think the kitchen will take a week. ! DD ‘s house is well set up and Ral will go there straight from Hospital. 
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Post by: K Atie on May 11, 2022, 10:17:16 pm
Lots of jobs done yesterday. Saw DD took her to vote for the first time ! Collected her dress from dry cleaners( new but needed a steam to get creases out ) went to readings to get a few books , may have come out with 5 !! Talked to a GF for over an hour on the phone , so good to catch up .
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Post by: judydawn on May 12, 2022, 12:09:46 am
It’s so nice hat you have someone to give you a hand Chookie, you sound very organised now.

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Post by: cookie1 on May 12, 2022, 01:29:45 am
Lovely to have help and especially someone to chat too as you get things done Chookie. It’s wonderful that you can stay with DD. She will love having you.
Sending hugs.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 12, 2022, 08:32:51 pm
Friend and puppy arrived. Ral home next Thursday. Hell! Hired a Hospital type bed and bought linen for it yesterday. Invited friends and neighbours in to take stuff that I have cleared out from kitchen. Rest will go to op shop. DD is re arranging her house to accommodate us.
I didn’t realise I had so much stuff. There are 52 drawers in the kitchen, plus shelves. Even though I have removed a lot, I think I will probably have to do it again when we shift.
Lots of friends arriving. More talk than work. Good though.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 12, 2022, 09:27:02 pm
Talk about everything happening at once!!  Fantastic news that Ral can come home next week. I am so pleased to hear that.  You have to remember to take it easy as well ... just do what you can comfortably do each day ... tackle each of those drawers and shelves one at a time and don't allow yourself to become overwhelmed you have so many family and friends who want to help you and that will ease some of the load from your shoulders.  Ral and yourself are your priorities just now.
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Post by: judydawn on May 12, 2022, 10:13:20 pm
With your current situation things have to move quickly Chookie, I can just imagine how frantic it is over there in both houses.  You can do this, it sounds as if you have lots of support and helpers  around, put them to work too and you can still talk whilst doing that. Marina’s advice is spot on and how wonderful that Ral will soon be home.
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Post by: mab19 on May 13, 2022, 01:06:22 am
A visit to the doctor yesterday.  I'm still not feeling my best at the moment.  On top of everything else it seems I now have a bowel infection as well.

Chookie, I am so far behind with the news now.  It's sad that you have to sell your beautiful home but good news that Ral will be out of hospital soon.  We are sending huge hugs to you both.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 13, 2022, 07:09:09 am
Margaret that isn’t good. Take your medicine and rest up. 

Chookie having Ral home will make much more time for you as you won’t have to go to the hospital, although you will still have to go to Invermay to tidy, empty and clean.
I’m sure you will all feel so much happier with Ral home.
I laughed that you and friends were talking and not tidying, that is what we end up doing and drinking tea and coffee and of course snacking.
Take care Ballarat friends and don’t over do it.
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Post by: judydawn on May 13, 2022, 09:38:10 am
That’s not good to hear Margaret, I hope they can get on top of your problems asap as you’ve had a bad trot lately.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 13, 2022, 07:32:14 pm
Take care Margaret, infections can be horrible so I hope it clears up for you soon.
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Post by: K Atie on May 14, 2022, 01:44:21 am
Chookie you are doing an amazing job , do the hospital do an at home service ? As in can they come and assist with Ral as part of the at home hospital care , always ask it’s a great help . Means the medical side is attended to and you can concentrate on Ral .
Take care Margret .
 
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Post by: achookwoman on May 14, 2022, 03:58:31 am
Thanks for all the good advice.
My friend did an amazing job. She washed and polished all the kitchen cabinets while I decided what was to go. We covered a 12x3 feet bench with discarded kitchen stuff. I was very worried that I wouldn’t be able to get rid of it all. We invited neighbours and GD to take what they wanted, still a lot left Then my friend remembered a lady who does a lot of charity work around Ballarat.she took everything remaining.
Both our painter and Estate Agent have COVID.
 Mab, please keep your eye on that bowel infection.
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Post by: judydawn on May 14, 2022, 08:33:55 am
That would have been a sight to see Chookie. Sounds like a successful cull though.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 14, 2022, 10:13:06 am
It’s wonderful to know that your bits and pieces can go where they are needed Chookie.

Mab, I hope you are feeling a little better.
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Post by: K Atie on May 14, 2022, 01:18:56 pm
Chookie you are doing an amazing job.
DS and DH have been busy today tonight they burned the stubble in the paddock. Quiet day here for me , should be reading heaps for bookclub but just fall asleep. But I have brought a new toy , a book light with an amber light . It really is good but let’s see if DH not notice at night .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 14, 2022, 08:54:35 pm
The most difficult cull will be my cooking books. I have near to 500 now. Ridiculous I know. I subscribe to Dish magazine and have since their first publication. I also have a complete set of AWW books. The soft covered ones.
Odd job man and son will be coming today.
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Post by: Katiej on May 15, 2022, 01:11:05 am
Chookie I’m glad Ral will be able to come home from hospital soon.  It’s great you have family and friends around, for support and assistance. 

Sounds like you are doing a great job of culling.  I too had hundreds of cookbooks (not sure I had 500, but it might have been close) as well as a dozen or so boxes of foodie magazines I’d collected over many many years.  Last year I gave all the magazines and most of the cookbooks away on a local giveaway Facebook page.  Richard and I have also given away so much other stuff from our house and shed. I still have some cookbooks, but nowhere near as many as I had. 

I was reluctant to give them away (even the magazines, which were in boxes and never looked at).  But I’ve not missed them one bit.  As you continue the down-sizing and culling, you will keep what’s important and not give a second thought to the things you give away.

Richard and I are sending our love and support to you, Ral and your family xx
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Post by: judydawn on May 15, 2022, 02:51:46 am
That is so true Katie, I have done the same and not once have I missed any of them.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 15, 2022, 08:28:45 am
Chookie when we shifted house I culled my cookbooks. I must admit I have only missed a couple and I was able to go and re buy those from an op shop. I have collected many more and do need to do a cull as some I rarely even look at.
After saying that I received this from Book Depository the other day and have another one coming about SD.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 15, 2022, 08:35:07 pm
I am trying not to buy any more cook books, but they really compulsion
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Post by: cookie1 on May 16, 2022, 12:03:47 pm
I’ve convinced myself that I don’t need anymore either Marina, but I seem to be making exceptions
For bread books. 😀😀😀😀
Today I was invited to a thermomix demo that was to show how to add your own recipes to Cookidoo. Those who remember Nikkit from the forum was there.  There were only 5 of us there and we did a lot of laughing. It was most enjoyable.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 16, 2022, 12:54:01 pm
KATIE, l really appreciate the message about the books. I know it is so true. I started to put them in order so they would look nice for the sale of the house. In so doing , I found one that I hadn’t used for ages. I immediately found a nice recipe for a banana cake . I made it and it was lovely. I have managed to give away some magazines.
I have done a second cull of my baking tins. Wasn’t as painful this second time as GD has taken some.
I shifted into DD home today. Feels a bit strange. I taken some clothes and personal items.
COVID and flu are raging in Ballarat. I’m being very careful and wear my mask when away from the house. .
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 16, 2022, 08:23:14 pm
I remember Nikkit, she always had an interesting / fun post on here.

Chookie, now that you have moved to DD's home, does that mean Ral will be joining you soon?  How is he getting on with chemo and his recovery?
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Post by: cookie1 on May 17, 2022, 05:09:21 am
Friend and puppy arrived. Ral home next Thursday. Hell! Hired a Hospital type bed and bought linen for it yesterday. Invited friends and neighbours in to take stuff that I have cleared out from kitchen. Rest will go to op shop. DD is re arranging her house to accommodate us.
I didn’t realise I had so much stuff. There are 52 drawers in the kitchen, plus shelves. Even though I have removed a lot, I think I will probably have to do it again when we shift.
Lots of friends arriving. More talk than work. Good though.
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I think Chookie mentioned Thursday Marina. Not many sleeps now. ;D
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 17, 2022, 06:20:49 am
Thanks Cookie
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Post by: K Atie on May 17, 2022, 12:13:28 pm
Chokkie so lucky to be with your DD , lets hope Ral will be with you shortly.
Today I went to quilting it was a very productive day . We all finished off the back of the quilt, each year we make a quilt and then try set up a special day and raffle it , all this goes to which charitty chosen
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Post by: cookie1 on May 18, 2022, 04:43:27 am
Lots of quilting groups seem to do that. Sometimes they do a square each or all contribute to one.
I have been dilly dallying around this morning. I hope to do the grocery shopping this afternoon.
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Post by: judydawn on May 18, 2022, 07:47:27 am
I had a gardening team in this morning to do a lot of chopping back, removing plants etc and taking it all away for me,  I had my six monthly appointment with my Radiation Oncologist who was pleased with everything, he has organised a Dietician to do a phone consult with me tomorrow. This afternoon I had my electrician come to install a couple of small replacement parts and now my house maintenance to do list has nothing on it for the time being.
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Post by: K Atie on May 18, 2022, 01:51:45 pm
If only I could post photos to show you what a Medlar tree looks like , but it does have leaves that almost look like oak leaves .
Seem to be very tiered at the moment and have a whopping neck headache. Possibly due to stress , kids and their piers nasty actions impacting us all at the moment. But had a good arvo cooking .
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 18, 2022, 09:16:51 pm
Good result from your radiation oncologist, Judy.  Hope the dietician can come up with lots of ideas and help with suggestions of suitable meals for you to try.

Things are sounding rough for you just now, K Atie, hope everything settles down.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 19, 2022, 01:11:00 pm
Wonderful news Judy.
KAtie take care.

I attended the last of my Mum’s sister’s funeral today. I found it very sad. Possibly because it was my last link to Mum. Met up with lots of cousins that I rarely see, so that was lovely.
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Post by: K Atie on May 19, 2022, 03:03:31 pm
Thank you everyone, keeping up the painkillers . Collected DS from school , he did a bit of the driving , then on to Melbourne tonight !! DD asked to be picked up from uni library to stay with us for the night ! On the road for over four hours . Early ish start to go get DS flu shot then jobs , Dentist for all three of us , this will no Doubt including pick up DD from uni . Home again , think DS will do a bit more driving although he needs to fit in a school day of studies too . Big weekend of hockey as well .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 19, 2022, 11:01:19 pm
K Atie, no wonder you have a headache.
Judy, good effort all round.
Had Ral’s coming home shifted to today .  Hospital O T bringing him home. Nurse coming 3 times a week.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 20, 2022, 03:22:13 am
At least he is coming home Chookie. It would have been very disappointing for you both but today is here. I hope it all goes well.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 20, 2022, 11:19:09 am
So good to read that Ral is out of hospital. 
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2022, 08:10:24 am
DD and I went out for shopping and a coffee.
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Post by: K Atie on May 22, 2022, 01:05:43 pm
Chookie so glad Ral is home with you . All that support will be great . We had a log book that ment that anyone coming to house to care for mum wrote in it so knew names and medication etc and then we all new what was going on , helps so much for you and your DD to keep track and everyone knows what is going on . We also had masks and hand sanitizer at the front door . Big hugs to you all .
Trip home was long but up and out yesterday to DS Hockey event , Two hours two teams men’s and women’s current players versus old Collegians . Teams of twenty . Great day lots of fun and great playing . Headed home to regroup and felt very strange but get ready to go to a Gala Ball for school , DH even hopped off the seeder. We were a little late but 300 of us talked and danced the night away !! I have never been so cold ( marquee in the oval ) homeward bound in pea soup fog all the way .. DH and I were both on lookout as not able to see half a car length in front , watching out for kangaroos and cars , it was bad but made it home . Great night just a tad sleep in and DH out seeding , burning off paddocks , seeding again . I managed to go to DS normal hockey game this arvo ... home in the dark . Crazy yes but after two years of not being able to watch what few games they had it means we treasure each one . Not much of a voice today , not use to yelling above a eight piece band . Hope this makes you all laugh because it’s nuts . Most amazing sunny days but freezing nights 2 degrees last night . 
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Post by: judydawn on May 22, 2022, 02:36:09 pm
It sounds like your life has returned to normal K Atie. Where do you get all that energy?
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Post by: mab19 on May 23, 2022, 02:51:47 am
Chookie, I am so glad to hear that Ral is finally home and that you are going to have some support.  We are sending out hugs to both of you.

Katie, you lead such a busy life but good that you have been able to get out and enjoy yourself
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Post by: K Atie on May 23, 2022, 02:28:48 pm
Well not so tough , I slept today in front of the fire . Realised needed to feed chooks it was late like 4.30 . Fluffy the cat followed me and I was talking on the phone to DD . Huge tiger snake basking in the sun by the tin shed , fluffy went straight for it ,I grabbed her she scratched me and dashed away . At the same time I’m yelling snake to DD ( who rang DH ) . The snake went under the shed . So heart rate was given a boost . Locked kittens up , let them out after dark . No more Excitement please .
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 23, 2022, 08:15:55 pm
You can certainly do without that sort of excitement, K Atie
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Post by: cookie1 on May 24, 2022, 04:31:54 am
I hate snakes. Fortunately its too cold here for them at the moment.

I'm feeling a little down today. My closest girlfriend died suddenly  on Sunday night. She was 71.
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Post by: judydawn on May 24, 2022, 08:45:55 am
That’s so sad cookie. I lost my childhood friend over 15 years ago and she is still constantly in my thoughts.

This afternoon I went to the movies with a friend to see The Drover’s Wife.
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Post by: K Atie on May 24, 2022, 01:17:51 pm
Cookie so sad so young .
Snake back out again today , yes locked kittens up . Took lunch out to DH planting Wheat , i hopped into have a ride , still really dry . Out again to deliver dinner and move Ute so DH can get home later tonight.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 24, 2022, 08:29:49 pm
Sorry to hear you sad news, Cookie, I am sure you will miss her terribly.

Hectic day at work, one of my colleagues tested positive for COVID .. he is our first one to go down since the pandemic began, so we have been pretty lucky.  So far everyone else is testing negative on their RATs.  Finger crossed that that remains the case.
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Post by: mab19 on May 25, 2022, 01:14:59 am
Cookie, I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your friend, it's hard I know but just remember all the good times you had together.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 25, 2022, 09:07:28 am
Thanks everyone, you are very kind. We were a group of 3. The other lady and I are sharing all the things we are feeling. Her DH was a Vietnam conscript and copped a lot of agent orange so they elected not to have children. Very sad all round.
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Post by: mab19 on May 27, 2022, 04:35:49 am
A doctor's visit this morning, all good now.  Also had a flu jab and a 4th Covid jab.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 27, 2022, 08:38:01 am
We had our flu jab the other day and will get our 4th Covid early next month.
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Post by: K Atie on May 27, 2022, 03:39:17 pm
All of us except DH had the flu jab . Not keen on a fourth Covid jab ! 
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Post by: cookie1 on May 28, 2022, 09:04:17 am
DD and I went out and used up a couple of vouchers we had and then had coffee.
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Post by: K Atie on May 28, 2022, 11:49:05 pm
So pleased snake has gone thanks to DH . Waiting for another one but as that warm weather has passed , unlikely. Watched DS hockey game on Friday night , not to cold . All had a great chat regarding the ball , party party is all I can say , everyone so pleased to be out having fun . Boys out finishing off burning stubble yesterday . Inoculating Lupins today ready to plant . Been keeping up the firewood to the back door . Nearly had a fall , wheelbarrow full going backwards tripped over a log , thankfully just jarred my whole body , but here comes winter and not my favourite pastime lifting wood .
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Post by: cookie1 on May 30, 2022, 08:25:06 am
Take care KAtie. A friend was carting a pile of fence palings in his wheelbarrow, tripped, they fell out and took all the skin off the calf of his leg. He was in hospital and had to have grafts. Not fun.
I did some housework today.
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Post by: K Atie on May 30, 2022, 12:42:47 pm
That’s Gruesome Cookie , yes very careful I will be . DH decided that today he would light the wood boiler to heat The hydronic heating . Will be good to have whole house warm .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 30, 2022, 10:07:49 pm
Thanks again for all the nice thoughts and wishes for Ral. Has had a nasty reaction to the second Chemo dose. His treatment and care consumes most of the day, but it is good that he is home. Both hospitals In Ballarat are closed to visitors.
 I manage a little cooking. I am becoming reacquainted with the 31. It needs a service. Kneading function doesn’t work. I mixed the dough for No Fuss bread on reverse for 2 minutes. DD oven is an old Ilve. I baked a loaf of bread to test the oven. Was ok.  Think we will come to an understanding.
The house prep for sale is coming along but  can only spend time there when someone is with Ral. Mostly weekends. Because of this, we aim to sell at the end of August.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 31, 2022, 04:19:43 am
Lovely to hear from you Chookie. It is only natural that Ral consumes most of your day, even if you only sit and hold his hand. I'm sorry to read that he had a nasty reaction to the second chemo dose. Poor fella.
Sending hugs over to both of you.
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Post by: K Atie on May 31, 2022, 07:17:17 am
Chookie great to hear from you , sorry to hear Rals reaction to chemo . As said being with him and holding his hand is the best . A lot going on there for you both . Keep warm chilly blast here. Cannot see any  snow on the mountains but I’m sure there is . Wind hail rain . DH said it’s bitter out there . Lightening and very loud thunder .
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Post by: judydawn on May 31, 2022, 08:24:19 am
Thanks for the update Chookie, I have posted it on the Forum Fun FB page. Cancer treatment is horrid and all you can do is be there to support and spoil our gorgeous Ral, everything else will fall into place in time. Winter probably isn’t the best time to sell a house anyway, especially in Ballarat. Love and hugs to you both.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 31, 2022, 06:37:15 pm
Bess, thanks so much for taking some of your precious time to keep in touch.  I have been thinking of you and Ral daily and hoping he is still at home.  That chemo reaction must have been so hard for you both.

The house prep is a huge job but I you can only do what you can do, just take care of yourself.

Keep warm and well. DH and I send love and hugs to you both.
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Post by: mab19 on June 02, 2022, 06:03:26 am
Out to lunch today with DS and DIL.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 02, 2022, 08:09:08 am
Probate has been granted to DH to administer  his Mother's estate. As FIL and DB were listed in the will to be executors he had to prove that they were deceased. It didn't hold things up too much. This morning we had a drive down to Shoalwater to start the recovery of MIL's bond payment. It was a pleasant drive as we hadn't been down that way since early March.
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Post by: K Atie on June 02, 2022, 10:15:25 am
I tried to fix the wood furnace ( boiler) , it’s outside in a brick shed , well backs onto the garage. Put a long metal rod in to tickle the ashes to get air in ! It stuck in the grill at the bottom, tried to problem solve ..DH to the rescue again . The rod is as tall as me and the lid was open ! The trials of our boiler for hydronic heating .
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Post by: judydawn on June 02, 2022, 10:22:44 am
Thank goodness DH was around to help you K Atie.

Moving forward cookie, lots to do in times like this especially if the will is not up to date. The nursing home shouldn’t take too long to refund the bond.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 03, 2022, 06:45:42 am
True Judy. As you say one step at a time.
I went and had my hair cut this morning.
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Post by: K Atie on June 03, 2022, 10:56:40 am
Picked DS up from school , before I got him some sushi drink and a  Portuguese tart . He was too tiered to take over the driving. Home to study for exams next week . Think there maybe a little bit of tractor work ,seeding he has plans to do , mmm well here’s hoping he can work it all in .
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Post by: K Atie on June 04, 2022, 08:36:18 am
A day in bed with a very sore throat and runny nose and also a headache for the whole week ! Sleep Netflix , honey and lemon drink , avocado brioche bun ! While DS studies , took his newly replaced drone for a test run ( last one collided with the header while harvesting this summer) . Hopefully the boys will cook dinner and I make a recovery by tomorrow. All good .
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Post by: cookie1 on June 05, 2022, 09:55:24 am
Do you have Covid KAtie? Hopefully not.
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Post by: mab19 on June 05, 2022, 11:25:36 pm
KAtie, that doesn't sound good.  Like Cookie I hope it is not Covid.  I hope you recover quickly.

Yesterday I went shopping with DD for some baby items, we are going to be great grandparents sometime in the next few weeks.  This will be our first GGC.  After shopping we went out for lunch to a Italian restaurant.  Yum.
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Post by: judydawn on June 06, 2022, 12:11:57 am
Your symptoms certainly sound like either the flu or Covid K Atie, rest is certainly needed for a quicker recovery.

Congratulations on the impending birth of your first great-grand child Margaret, how exciting that must be.
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Post by: K Atie on June 06, 2022, 05:08:57 am
Both DH and I did a test for Covid.. no we don’t have it all negative . Seriously no temp so not the flu .
Margret congratulations on the upcoming birth of GGC , how exciting.
Organised the kittens accomodation for tonight. They will be warm and not able to eat reading for their little operations tomorrow. Will be interesting if they behave in the dog carrier for the trip to vet tomorrow.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 06, 2022, 11:02:37 am
The first 1 hour prep at the dentists for a crown - total of a cool $2,000 + all up!
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Post by: judydawn on June 06, 2022, 11:13:52 am
Yikes Marina!
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 06, 2022, 08:26:27 pm
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Yikes Marina!
I agree, unfortunately it was not straightforward so I had no choice.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 07, 2022, 06:16:16 am
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The first 1 hour prep at the dentists for a crown - total of a cool $2,000 + all up!
Both the wallet and the mouth hurt. Ouch.

We had coffee run with car club members this morning. As usual great fun.
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Post by: K Atie on June 08, 2022, 02:48:57 pm
Oh I’m having a crown done on Friday good luck to me . I do not like the process and put this off for two years so it’s time to take action .
Kittens all spade , desexed ! Yesterday. Three in a pet carrier was very amusing and on return two girls had cones on ... with white printed paws and fish on them . Three bandages on three legs to remove that night , all separated! Girls to be locked up for two weeks separately , Jerry he gets to romp around freely! Lucky we have a great double dog run off the ground . But they are ok except i am concerned they will be warm enough. Thus lots of bedding . Jerry went down and visited them with me but he has been meowing a lot .
Picked DS up after three exams today , all done and a super long weekend ahead . Bonus he drove home DH in charge tonight and we nearly got wiped out ( as far as DH thinks ) all good .
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Post by: mab19 on June 10, 2022, 04:42:52 am
Just a bit of odd job sewing today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 10, 2022, 07:37:39 pm
Looking forward  to a three day weekend ... lots of cooking and perhaps a bit of sewing if the mood takes me.  We have got a couple of hectic weeks coming up and I anticipate collapsing in a blubbering heap at the end of it all!!!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 11, 2022, 09:44:05 am
We had our long weekend last week.
I vacuumed this morning, but not much else.
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Post by: K Atie on June 12, 2022, 01:33:16 am
Had my first crown appointment wow that was fun ( not ) . Even opted for the gas . Dentist very good , we always chat and have laugh . Mind you after taking great care all these years for my tooth to be drilled away, I’m not that happy . Worst still changed tooth to do .. so another one latter on . Caught up with DD clothes and food drop off . Boys nearly finished planting Oats going in , DS was out there nearly 8 hours ,DH took over late last night . Cannot believe how cold it is , but keep visiting Kittens in dog runs , they seem ok .
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Post by: cookie1 on June 13, 2022, 05:58:02 am
Crowns aren’t fun KAtie.
I went for my 6 monthly skin check up this morning. I think I had about 23 nitrogen burns, but nothing to be cut out. The specialist also treated my friend who recently passed away. We had the most wonderful time speaking about her. He was late when he saw me, but was even later after seeing me. I really appreciated it.
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Post by: K Atie on June 13, 2022, 03:06:43 pm
Boys out feeding sheep . Tried to get the fires going , some days it’s completely frustrating to keep them going , I just blame the wood or the wind . DS drove back to school , quick shop and drove home .
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Post by: mab19 on June 14, 2022, 05:34:46 am
I finished off a "baby cake" this morning ready for the new GGC when it arrives.  The cake is made of rolled up nappies, then wrapped in material and decorated with baby items.  I used singlets, bibs, mittens, socks, a little grow suit and a few other small items with fluffy booties tied on top.
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Post by: judydawn on June 14, 2022, 06:15:32 am
It’s nice to have a chatty doctor or specialist cookie, most are so busy these day that it’s a rare thing. Great results again, doing the right thing as far as exposure to the sun goes really pays off.

I love open fires in winter K Atie but wouldn’t like the work that goes with it.

Your baby cake is a great idea Margaret, it sounds as if it is a very big ‘cake’.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 14, 2022, 08:04:16 am
Margaret that is so very beautiful.

Off to the eye specialist again this morning. All clear and no need for glasses at all. He laughed when I told him I could see lots of extra wrinkles. He said lots of people say that. 20/20 vision now.
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Post by: judydawn on June 14, 2022, 09:14:09 am
Gosh you're doing really well with all your check ups cookie. Well done you.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 14, 2022, 08:37:32 pm
The baby cake looks great, Margaret, I am sure it will be greatly appreciated.

Broke my temporary crown yesterday, so back to the dentist tomorrow.
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Post by: judydawn on June 15, 2022, 12:52:10 am
I’ve only just seen the photo of the baby cake Margaret, how fantastic is that! I love that idea.

Good luck at the dentist today Marina. Temporary it certainly was.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 15, 2022, 11:42:43 am
Oh bugger Marina. How very annoying.

I did my grocery shopping this morning. DD and I were going out to lunch (she is on holidays) but she is having problems with a tooth. She thinks it may be a crown coming up. It must be the season for them. 😀😀
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Post by: K Atie on June 15, 2022, 10:33:46 pm
Marina , hope I do not follow you with the crown , that would be a pain .
Did another night drive ,had a busy day then caught up with DD . We went out to dinner the two of us ,great French food very rich . Great people watching . Rugged up all day then it seemed to get warmer late at night . Great to see DD to celebrate half way through uni course , time flys .
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Post by: mab19 on June 16, 2022, 05:18:29 am
DIL called in for a cuppa this morning.  We haven't seen her for a week or more as she has been working nights in the ED.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 16, 2022, 01:30:11 pm
The ED is very hard work Mab.
DD went to the dentist tonight. He said t is a root canal job. Apparently the nerve had calcified or something.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 16, 2022, 07:18:06 pm
I reckon root canals are way worse than crowns.  I've had a couple done and I hated the procedure.  Hope all goes well for your DD.  Of course, the huge advantage about root canals is that you get rid of the pain and you don't lose the tooth.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 17, 2022, 07:39:50 am
I have one root canal waiting to be done. I'm quite chicken, at both the cost and getting it done. DD is pleased to be rid of the pain she said. Apparently nerves can calcify.

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Post by: judydawn on June 17, 2022, 08:26:56 am
I reckon tooth pain is the worst kind of pain humans can have.  I had my check up yesterday and only need a couple of very small fillings done. 
Today I finally had a massage that my grand-children had given me back in 2020, I decided to wait until I had more meat on my bones as it wouldn’t have been enjoyable for either me or the masseuse.  She really got stuck into me, they say no pain, no gain and I hope that’s true as I couldn’t really relax until I turned over for the front to be done. Did another 5 jobs whilst I was out and about.
 
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 17, 2022, 08:00:46 pm
Massages are not always enjoyable or discomfort/pain free, unfortunately.  My two favourite massages are a good foot massage and a nice long head massage at the hair dressers.
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Post by: K Atie on June 18, 2022, 12:54:50 am
Yesterday checked on kittens , fluffy stitches were not good , so rang vet . Drive to vets drop off  Second operation to clean up and re stitch . DH had to collect her late arvo as I was in the opposite direction to collect DS . Fluffy ok last night . Poor thing has to be locked up for two weeks . DH had done something to the heaters and the house was 24 degrees last night ( I secretly opened windows to cool it down ) .
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Post by: judydawn on June 18, 2022, 02:53:20 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on June 17, 2022, 08:00:46 pm
Massages are not always enjoyable or discomfort/pain free, unfortunately.  My two favourite massages are a good foot massage and a nice long head massage at the hair dressers.

Oh yes I second that, especially the head massage.

Poor puss K Atie, I’m glad you acted quickly to take her back and I hope the vet didn’t charge you.
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Post by: K Atie on June 18, 2022, 04:00:08 am
Not much of a vet charge $40+ to cover basics . Fluffy seems fine today .
Massage I do like but foot and head are the best .
Sun out today, everyone get some vitamin D . I have been out to do a few jobs outside but keep sneezing so back in !
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Post by: cookie1 on June 18, 2022, 11:55:24 am
I always mention that I may go to sleep at the hairdresser when they massage my head. It’s utter bliss.

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Post by: Cuilidh on June 18, 2022, 10:38:14 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on June 18, 2022, 11:55:24 am
I always mention that I may go to sleep at the hairdresser when they massage my head. It’s utter bliss.
Same here :)
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Post by: cookie1 on June 19, 2022, 05:27:29 am
Not a heck of a lot. DH and his offsides have been working on the race car. They have got it going now.
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Post by: K Atie on June 20, 2022, 02:45:09 am
Last night DS played hockey . Not to cold .
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Post by: mab19 on June 20, 2022, 09:55:59 am
Just quiet day here today as the weekend was rather busy.
 Firstly our great grandson arrived at 5.00 pm Saturday, Mack Robert weighing 3.2kg  Mum and baby both well.
Then we had a full house on Sunday for my birthday as well as baby celebrations, so feeling a bit tired today.
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Post by: judydawn on June 20, 2022, 11:43:23 am
A great weekend for you Margaret, happy birthday for yesterday and welcome to the world Mack Robert.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 20, 2022, 12:01:52 pm
You and Mack Robert will be able to have joint birthday celebrations Mab.
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Post by: K Atie on June 20, 2022, 01:11:21 pm
Margret happy birthday glad you had a great weekend.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 20, 2022, 08:42:11 pm
Happy belated birthday, Margaret, sounds like it was a totally memorable weekend!  Is Mack Robert your first great grandchild?
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Post by: mab19 on June 21, 2022, 01:57:06 am
Thank you everyone for your kind wishes.  Yes Marina Mack is our first great grandchild.  It will be another 2 weeks before we get to meet him.
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Post by: K Atie on June 21, 2022, 06:50:45 am
Well vet visit Tommy the mother kitten had her stitches out . Fluffy was back as had pulled stitches out .. now two staples in place . Hope this works . Five cats in the waiting area a very very large dog . How to waste another day . Bonus now Tommy can run around outside so pleased . I rearrange Fluffy’s dog run , no sharp edges flat bedding , smaller water container , all in the hope that nothing can harm her tummy. But we think it is all her , cone collar Adjusted with a large red binding tie . How can cats cause so much trouble. 
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Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2022, 10:55:07 am
DD and I went out to coffee and then to Costco.
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Post by: K Atie on June 23, 2022, 01:46:45 pm
Plans never go to plan . The other night MIL had a small fall ( again ) 12.30 pm she managed to call my DH . All good other than her pride . DH and I tagged the am shift so MIL could have a shower or a person around while she was doing so . Just to be sure . DH spent yesterday morning with DNurse organising safety rail etc . It’s all fine .
Just about to head off to hit the big smoke for the new crown . Dentist rang to say it was not ready . Next week now . After spending half the week organising DH to collect DS for end of term late hockey game all Friday arvo evening. Fluffy the kittten is ok , the others are playing sleeping and dare I say catching small gray friends and bugs !
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Post by: mab19 on June 24, 2022, 07:02:20 am
Quote from: K Atie on June 23, 2022, 01:46:45 pm
Plans never go to plan . The other night MIL had a small fall ( again ) 12.30 pm she managed to call my DH . All good other than her pride . DH and I tagged the am shift so MIL could have a shower or a person around while she was doing so . Just to be sure . DH spent yesterday morning with DNurse organising safety rail etc . It’s all fine .
Just about to head off to hit the big smoke for the new crown . Dentist rang to say it was not ready . Next week now . After spending half the week organising DH to collect DS for end of term late hockey game all Friday arvo evening. Fluffy the kittten is ok , the others are playing sleeping and dare I say catching small gray friends and bugs !

Katie, I hope your MIL is not too shaken up after her fall.  Safety rails etc are a good idea for older people.
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Post by: K Atie on June 24, 2022, 02:51:20 pm
MIL ok just shaken up , but wanting my DH to be there when showering, times are changing .
Sheep out in neighbours paddock!! DH spent two days trying to get the back . I ended up doing the end of term collection , followed by 3 hour wait till hockey started , takeaway gourmet pizzas . Eaten on the way home , halfway DS drove I had mine . All home at the same time emptying full car luggage and food shop, washing in , boys did the wood collection and I feed the kittens . Thankfully no cooking dinner . Hot shower for crazy teen in shorts . So cold at hockey I started shivering.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 25, 2022, 12:13:34 pm
Your poor MIL KAtie. It is so very easy to have a fall as we age.

I popped across the way this morning. The couple that live there are lovely. He has been recently diagnosed with osopheagal cancer and it has spread everywhere. He has come home for a few days but things are really bad. DH has said he will do their lawn. He will soon be doing the entire street. 😀😀😀😀😀 our next door neighbour is very unwell too.

We have a car run tomorrow.
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Post by: K Atie on June 25, 2022, 02:05:56 pm
Yes Cookie it seems to becoming a more regular thing ,but loosing her confidence each time . I’m a bit of a meany and tell her how well she is and positive actions to do .
Boys out fencing, home for food . Had some phone chats to a couple of girlfriends today , was great to catch up .
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Post by: mab19 on June 28, 2022, 05:03:34 am
I had a lovely afternoon out yesterday.  DD came and took me to meet our new great grandson.  What a cute little bundle of joy and such a good little baby, he slept in my arms for most of the afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 28, 2022, 08:08:04 am
I'm sure neither of you complained about that Mab.
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Post by: judydawn on June 28, 2022, 09:53:10 am
How lovely to have had such a long hold of bubby.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 30, 2022, 06:25:47 am
My brother and his wife came over this morning. I really feel for her as her Parkinson's is progressing.
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Post by: K Atie on June 30, 2022, 12:48:23 pm
Mab great to hold GC lucky you .
Days are a blur at the moment . Crown done and now have to have another one ,bonus saw DD and went out to dinner might of had a cocktail and truffle pasta very nice  . We all have comedown with a cold boys are unwell ( not Covid )  , but still out there working . Fencing contractors arrived too . DS Rist teacher came out to farm to do work with DS . Did a bit of tidy up in the garden , two wheeler barrels loads of wood done . Tomorrow fluffy vet trip to have stitches and staples out ,she will be please to terrorise the others and run around again . 
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Post by: cookie1 on July 01, 2022, 01:27:04 pm
DH went with the guy he is building the racer with, to check it out on the road. They had to go bush  to do it-on a back road. It went very well they said.
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Post by: judydawn on July 02, 2022, 09:00:56 am
It looks good Chookie, bet they had fun trying it out.

I’ve been pretty busy with the kids over from Melbourne this week but they went back to Melbourne this morning and I’ve picked up my SIL to take her to a Celebration of Life for her and DH’s cousin. Nice to see their relatives, it’s been a while. 
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Post by: cookie1 on July 02, 2022, 11:56:24 am
I’m sure you enjoyed your Melbourne visitors Judy. Do they stay with you?
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Post by: judydawn on July 02, 2022, 02:48:03 pm
No they have their own house to stay in cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2022, 08:23:26 am
Oh yes. I remember you saying that.
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Post by: K Atie on July 03, 2022, 08:27:47 am
Spent days sneezing, gave up today ,rested . Meanwhile DH DS are out spreading slug bait , water to spraying contractor , moving sheep and I think DS is using his digger to pick up fencing posts . Too cold today , I know this when the boys come in and grab T-shirt’s as an extra layer. Feed the cats gone back to bed ... hoping the boys will do dinner I did suggest they are in charge tonight .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 04, 2022, 06:30:57 am
I hope you feel better soon KAtie.
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Post by: K Atie on July 04, 2022, 02:12:13 pm
Feeling better today thank you Cookie . Lots of cooking washing collecting wood . First week of holidays gone , time fly’s past to fast . DS out all day working . Heard the tractor out the back late today -DS spreading slug bait . On dark DS still out there .. he walked home . DS took MIL for her walk today .. my DH is naughty , asked what will happen if I fall “ don’t worry Mum DGS will get his mini loader and pick you up “ please laugh as it is funny .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 05, 2022, 08:35:20 am
Sometimes it is easier to deal with sadness with laughter KAtie. Toward the end of her life Mum would have accidents. We dealt with it by saying that next time she would be taken out to the front lawn and hosed down. It made her laugh and sort of stopped me crying. Of course we said the same thing the next time. 😀😀😀
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Post by: K Atie on July 05, 2022, 12:42:40 pm
DH may have found the reason why MIL is feeling uneasy and fell , she is on very strong tablets that she is not meant to drive while having . Let’s hope something is done .
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 05, 2022, 10:45:34 pm
Sounds like you have got your hand full, K Atie.

We have just gone through the fortnight from hell ... nothing too bad or serious and I'll tell you the story in a few days when I have a chance to sit back and relax (at least, I will get a chance to sit back and relax!)
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Post by: judydawn on July 06, 2022, 01:31:22 am
Hopefully your MIL’s GP will sort it out K Atie, medication can be the cause of so many problems for the elderly.  When my DH had to go into a nursing home after 6 weeks in hospital almost a decade ago the staff at the home only thought he would live a week (I found that out much later) and took him off all his medication except his MS tablets for spasms. He lived a further 6 years due to the good care and management of staff and I daresay visits from family every day helped too.

It sounds like you’re going to be having a forced break Marina, take care.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 06, 2022, 06:13:59 am
I did the grocery shopping this morning.
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Post by: K Atie on July 06, 2022, 11:03:56 pm
Baked yesterday ready for crutching the ewes before lambing ! So crutching for two days . Cannot believe this has happened but good for the sheep . So all hands on deck . Our worker decided to take today off , DH not happy at all ... but it’s always a challenge to coordinate it all . I’m the cook for lunch ...help . Better get on with it oh well another day gone and a household of unwell members too . Poor DS is not the best and he is the main helper today . I’ll just slip him some cough medicine at lunch . Wish me luck .
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Post by: judydawn on July 07, 2022, 12:12:00 am
Go K Atie, you’ve got this.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 07, 2022, 12:35:02 am
Good luck K Atie.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 07, 2022, 03:43:51 am
Farm life is never easy KAtie, especially at Shearing times. (and crutching too, of course)
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Post by: mab19 on July 07, 2022, 06:44:15 am
Supermarket shopping this morning.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 08, 2022, 06:59:40 am
A haircut for me.
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Post by: K Atie on July 08, 2022, 11:37:54 am
Huge day again . Had to bake apple cinnamon muffins first up , set up for smoko and then run earns for DH MIL , bonus did a few jobs for me . What a morning went to go home had to return for MIL . Home 45 mins to make sure all fires going and washing . DH decided roast lamb for shearers boy they are lucky . Spent all afternoon trying to do desk work. One shearer down with a toothache . Thankfully all over today . DS has learnt a lot from the shearers ... don’t want to know . I need to seriously organise myself to throw something into a suitcase, find one for DS and fix the chooks up . Still unwell feel like I’ve had three colds in a row . No sweet food left from shearing very pleased .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 09, 2022, 09:20:51 am
DD and I went out for coffee.
The man that DH is building the racer with let us know that he has Covid. He and his wife went out with friends who had it.  He isn’t happy. Hopefully we don’t get it.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 09, 2022, 10:51:10 pm
Hope you don't get COVID, Cookie.  Most of our staff (including DH) have it so I am thinking I am next on the list ...hope I will be lucky enough to miss it, but I don't think I am that lucky.  For the first time ever, we had to close our doors to customers due to shortage of healthy staff.
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Post by: judydawn on July 10, 2022, 02:33:19 am
I guess we are all resigned to the fact that it may come to us all eventually Marina. I’m sure you and DH can find plenty to keep you occupied during your lockdown and hopefully DH isn’t too badly affected by it.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 10, 2022, 09:18:30 am
That’s not good Marina. We are pretty resigned to the fact that we may get it.  What will be, will be.
DD went out to dinner last night with friends. This morning one of the group texted her to say they have tested positive.
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Post by: judydawn on July 10, 2022, 11:01:40 am
Fingers crossed for DD cookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 11, 2022, 12:14:10 am
Yes, I think it is inevitable that, despite our best efforts to avoid it, we will all get COVID at some stage and the particular strains around at the moment are very contagious.
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Post by: mab19 on July 11, 2022, 02:28:03 am
That's not good news Cookie & Marina, fingers crossed that you both avoid getting Covid.  It seems that some people miss out even tho they are in contact with those that have it.  We have been lucky so far and seem to have avoided it. 
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Post by: K Atie on July 12, 2022, 12:42:21 am
Take care Marina and Cookie , still want to avoid Covid for the long term side effects.
Finally we all are away in sunny Noosa for a short break . It’s not that warm but better than home . Nice to have us together .
Mind you for us to get to the airport worked out but DD decided to get an Uber , many factors like being their two hours before flight , travelling on many public transport . Long and short it was an interesting stressful event . The quits from Uber where pre testing same time of day $ 129 - at the time to order $ 260 that was terrible !! Thankfully we had worked out to be there two hours ahead . But in the end another service called Didi came in under 100 . They must of speeded though as it was peak hour . Eventful as usual .
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Post by: judydawn on July 12, 2022, 03:23:12 am
K Atie by now you would almost take these problems in your stride wouldn’t you?  Enjoy your break, sounds good to me even if it isn’t as warm as you’d like. 
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Post by: cookie1 on July 12, 2022, 01:37:22 pm
Enjoy Noosa KAtie.
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Post by: mab19 on July 14, 2022, 07:03:15 am
A belated birthday lunch out today for DS (no1) and DIL.  DS has been away working in Qld for the last 8 weeks.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 14, 2022, 12:18:15 pm
I did my grocery shopping this morning.  We had unexpected visitors this afternoon, it was lovely.
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Post by: mab19 on July 16, 2022, 06:03:38 am
A visit to the podiatrist this morning and then the supermarket shopping.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 16, 2022, 09:11:21 am
This is not so much what I did today, as what I have been doing over the past two weeks.

It started off with our wedding anniversary = good; followed a day or two later by EOFY stock take = bad; a day or two later was my birthday = good; closely followed by the launch of our new web site = not sure!; immediately after was a four day conference = fun (sometimes); half way through the conference my niggling sore knee got excruciatingly sore so off to the GP who sent me to E&A at the local hospital to make sure I didn’t have DVT = BAD, but turned out to be Bursitis = not good, but not as bad as DVT (in the interim all the injured football players started arriving in A&E = don’t look Marina!); back to the conference next day = not so much fun but pain was less; next thing an eye infection so back to GP onto ointments then antibiotics (hoping like crazy they didn’t clash with the anti inflammatories I was on for the sore knee) = confused; went to the local optician today re. the eye and he gave me a heat mask said it was simply a blocked duct = relieved = I am now exhausted so calling it a day and going home!

PS  It all sounds way more dramatic than it was really, it was simply so many things happening together - I hope you have a good chuckle at my adventures.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on July 16, 2022, 09:49:51 am
Marina you have been in the wars. I hope all your parts are healing well.
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Post by: judydawn on July 16, 2022, 12:44:52 pm
Sorry to hear you had so much go wrong at once during your very busy time Marina but at the end of the day you could still make it so funny to read. By the way, you are allowed to look at footballers, some are rather cute. Enjoy your weekend, try to relax if you can.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mab19 on July 17, 2022, 01:57:46 am
Marina, what a stressful couple of weeks you have had, I am not surprised that you are feeling exhausted.  I hope all is well now and you have a quiet weekend.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: K Atie on July 17, 2022, 05:37:15 am
Marina what a week you have had .
We had a lovely time at Noosa this week , so good to be together wish it was longer . Rained the first day so reading and eating was the go . Out to dinner every night( much to DH horror) cocktails thank you DD , lots of seafood . Poke bowls and ice creams as always a hit . Beach days were ok but 19 was a little cold sitting on the beach but we enjoyed it . DH got itchy feet and drove us up to Marybourgh ( home of Mary Poppins I had no idea about this , saw where the floods had been amazing ) and  Gyimpy . Showed DS sugar cane growing . DD stayed behind that day and enjoyed the beach . Home yesterday to freezing cold , flight delays and over an hour waiting for luggage . DD caught an Uber an d we collected the car drove home late last night in wind and rain storms . So cold that we turned every heater up high . One pussy cat Fluffy the kitten to greet us . This morning Tommy the mother came back ! But young Jerry is not around, our big fat cat is absent . Our worker last saw him Friday so we can just cross our fingers he comes home , horse from calling him . Still sick there was a day I felt fine and down hill again , thus wanted to be away longer to get more warmth .
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 17, 2022, 10:15:04 am
It sounded like a good break K Atie but you obviously needed more if you were going to fully recover. Take it easy (easier said that done I know) for the next few days and things might improve. I hope puss comes back.
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Post by: K Atie on July 17, 2022, 01:12:27 pm
Yes Judy your so right . No sign of Jerry yet . Maybe his gone tomming , not sure if fixed boy cats still go tomming ?
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 17, 2022, 10:37:18 pm
Good that you got a break K Atie, but back to normal now, though
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Post by: cookie1 on July 18, 2022, 12:50:44 pm
We went up to Northam today. It’s about 100km each way. Just a pleasant drive. We went to see the lawyers who wrote MIL’s will. It has some unusual terminology in it. They couldn’t really help much and have referred us to someone else. I’m glad the estate has to pay for it all.
It was a nice drive in the country.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mab19 on July 19, 2022, 05:34:28 am
I have been trying to fix my printer for the last couple of days without any luck.  I rang my computer man this morning and he doesn't do printers and said it would probably cost more to repair than to buy a new one.  I'm not impressed as this one cost me quite a lot of money.  I'll make some more inquiries  but it doesn't look hopeful.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 19, 2022, 06:49:56 am
It's a real throw away society Mab. No one seems to want to fix things anymore.
We went out for coffee with friends this morning. It's always lovely to catch up.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 19, 2022, 08:52:43 am
Margaret, could you ask about the printer at the place where it was purchased. The last one I bought was quite expensive too but I’m saving heaps on the ink and can print from the comfort of my arm chair. If and when I have trouble with it I will be speaking with Harvey Norman, hoping they could put me in touch with someone who fixes them.
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Post by: K Atie on July 19, 2022, 02:58:41 pm
Margret we had a lot of trouble with our printer but it was old . DS found a setting to trouble shot on it , basically with prompts it would do a print test looked like jargon but sometimes that fixed it , also turning it off at the wall helped . We had a canon and it was great till it stopped printing . DH brought an epsom but we haven’t tested it much to say if it’s good . All I know is it had huge ink bottles to put in .
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: K Atie on July 20, 2022, 11:20:03 pm
We are crutching again . Cooked a corn silverside in the shearing shed kitchen , they ate it up in salad rolls . Made Milo muffins too .
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on July 21, 2022, 08:07:43 am
It rained here this morning. I did the ironing and a bit of baking.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: K Atie on July 21, 2022, 11:29:24 pm
Believe it or not after 6 days the kitten Jerry returned home late last night and is still here this morning. I asked DH to contact a neighbor and he had seen a black large cat this week ! DH and I last night thought we would go over to look today as how would you see a black cat at night !! DH had  little fluffy on his lap inside last night for ages too . So we are pleased but if that meant he went tomming I’m not sure that being fixed worked that well .
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mab19 on July 22, 2022, 02:43:06 am
Our car has been a bit hesitant to start lately so we rang the RACV and they brought us a new battery. Like me I don't think it liked this very cold weather, now we shouldn't have any worries.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cuilidh on July 22, 2022, 09:17:59 pm
LOL  :)
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Post by: K Atie on July 23, 2022, 02:19:34 pm
Made another batch of  lemon ginger drink . Started coughing today , very tiered and breathing hard , tiered of being unwell . Have no idea if I’m going to be able to get my crown done this week if this keeps up .
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: achookwoman on July 23, 2022, 11:12:58 pm
Yesterday we had our first Open Day for the sale of our house. The house was ‘Open’ for 1/2 an hour. We arrived 2 hours prior and put lights and heaters on. 12 families turned up. This was very good. One family from Melbourne. Jellis  Craig is the Agent, All advertising is on the Internet,  there have been a lot of likes on Face Book.  We have no idea how this will all go but are so great full that we are staying with DD. We were both exhausted. Back at DD home, I made chicken soup and Ral slept for 3 hours. Again, we have had so much help it is truely amazing. Our Melbourne family have all caught COVID so have been unable to visit.
Cookie, finalising an estate is emotional and exhausting. Glad to see you are nearly there.
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Post by: judydawn on July 23, 2022, 11:44:58 pm
It would be much easier not living in a house open for inspection Chookie, good luck with the campaign.

Katie I can’t imagine it would be easy having dental work done in your condition. What has your GP diagnosed your problem as?
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on July 24, 2022, 07:05:31 am
Chookie we have our fingers crossed for your house open. Very nerve wracking. Thanks for the kind wishes re MIL’s estate.  Hopefully soon.
KAtie as Judy said I hope your GP can find out what is going on.
Mab some cold mornings I feel as though I need a new battery. Especially yesterday with the weather we had.
I haven’t done much today. I found some sweet short crust pastry in the freezer so I’m stewing some apples to make more McDonalds apple pies. My cake tin is full, there is plenty of bread in the freezer and rolls too. Maybe I should do some house work.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mab19 on July 24, 2022, 09:14:00 am
Chookie, fingers crossed for a quick sale.

I went searching for a recipe I needed today I found it and then culled a lot that I didn't really need.

Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 24, 2022, 11:56:48 am
I did that a while back Margaret and now I’m using reams of paper to print on the blank side with more recipes LOL. Recipe collecting is an addiction but not harmful to anyone so I can’t see me giving it up any time soon, at different stages of our life we need different recipes.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on July 25, 2022, 04:59:36 am
Well done on the recipe culling. I think many of us have lots of recipes for 'one day.'
I've been saving mine on Snap and also on Copy Me That, which is great for online recipes. It's free too.
https://www.copymethat.com/

I haven't done a lot today. Feeling a little bit down as my dear friend who died would have been 72 today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 25, 2022, 09:23:36 pm
I had a look at your house on the JC web site, Chookie, it looks fantastic and I hope you will have a lot of interest in it.

I got a bit of a mortgage shock yesterday when my bank statement came in.  In a period of 4 weeks our interest rate had gone from 3.99% to 5.74% to 6.24% (a difference of c. $433 / month)!  As you might guess, I was onto the bank pretty quickly and after a productive discussion our mortgage had gone down to 4.99% - what a huge relief.

Next $ shock was our electricity bill at over $700 but, due to our plan with our supplier, it came down to mid $300s.  I couldn't figure out why it was so high to start with but discovered that, although our house had been empty for one month I had left our hot water on as well as the under floor heating!  The place was deliciously warm when I finally got up there at the weekend so, as well as the supplier discount on our bill I had a beautifully warm weekend when usually the house is freezing in winter because we are not there to keep the fires burning, hence the hot water which heats the under floor slab would always be warm.

Also had a burst pipe outside which was quickly attended to by a great local plumber and an extortionate bill came in from the ATO during the week, which the accountant sorted out for us, so it was a financially up and down couple of days, but overall, I feel we came out on top - for once!
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Post by: judydawn on July 26, 2022, 05:48:16 am
Well done with your negotiating skills Marina, I hope everyone is doing the same as you.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 26, 2022, 11:22:03 pm
Oh hell Marina, you did well but what a pain having to deal with all of that.
We have had an offer for the house, ( it has been on the market for less than 1 week)  agent is negotiating for us. We will know today. Buyers wanted 6 month settlement. After discussion with DD we said ok.
KAtie,  your tough muffin was probably due to over mixing.
I did battle again with DD dreadful oven. Also her TMX 31 has given up on kneading. I mixed bread dough on reverse for 1 minute. Oven took 1 hour on 250 to reach 400. So altogether not too bad a result.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cuilidh on July 27, 2022, 12:49:15 am
Chookie - that is very exciting if the sale goes through so quickly.  A six month settlement is a pain, but as long as it is all legal, the money is secure and the buyers cannot back out it gives you the time to find a new home - you could always offer to go and 'house sit' for the next 6 months!  My fingers are well and truly crossed that all will work out perfectly come summer.
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Post by: judydawn on July 27, 2022, 07:22:53 am
Wow Chookie, what a surprise that must have been when you were expecting much longer than that.  Must have been love at first sight for the prospective buyers.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on July 27, 2022, 07:28:49 am
Wonderful news Chookie. Something to cross off the list. Friends Here are selling their house for much the same price, it has views of the river and city but they are battling. It is only on a suburban size block and quite a small home.

I did my grocery shopping this morning.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on July 27, 2022, 08:52:54 am
I saw my ENT Oncologist today, after 2 years of scans I’m cancer free. No more scans unless I feel something is not right but I’ll still have 6 monthly appointments with my specialist.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 27, 2022, 09:31:49 pm
How wonderful, Judy, that is fantastic news.  I am so, so happy for you.
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Post by: judydawn on July 28, 2022, 06:26:40 am
Thank you Marina.
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Post by: K Atie on July 28, 2022, 12:45:35 pm
Judy so pleased for you , happy dance .
Chookie wow that’s great hope it all goes well .
Marina what a lot to deal with well done .
Managed to get to the dentist, step one for next crown , bonus saw DD again and picked her up from work , so a bit of late night driving for her . Got to GP , who said I had fluid on my ear , thus the water noise . Antibiotics for me . So back on all my vitamin C and hope I get better. Home to DH and farm work , moved sheep across the road ( a easy crossing ) , helped DH with more sheep moving .
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Post by: judydawn on July 28, 2022, 12:52:15 pm
Thanks K Atie, it’s a load off my mind for sure.
Good to hear you made it to the dentist and I’m sure the antibiotics will fix your ear problem.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 28, 2022, 10:38:52 pm
Went to see " Hamilton" last night with my sister who is down from Brisbane for a few days and cousins over from NZ visiting for a few days as well.  The show was amazing, the cast, singing, dancing, costumes were fantastic ... the only negative was that it was incredibly loud and I found it difficult to follow some parts, but well worth going.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: K Atie on July 29, 2022, 01:43:03 pm
MIL wanted some sopping done . Easy as I am doing mine anyway . After spending awhile trying to read her list did a mad dash at the supermarket, wow never brought some of the i teams spent awhile trying to find them . In 45 mins I managed to go to pet shop for kitten food chemist and supermarket, reception at school to do drop off for a raffle gift ( first time in ages being there ) pick up DS . Return to MIL both of us unpacked her shopping left her to do a bit . Home dinner and DH out spreading Urea ! Dinner and paddock run for DH meal . Home to find DS asleep already at 8 pm ... hope he is just tiered ! DH will be out to midnight .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 31, 2022, 10:51:38 am
Judy that is truly wonderful news. I’m also pleased you will see your specialist every 6 months. He will spot ant problems before you feel them.
I’m exhausted reading what you have been up to KAtie.
Marina it must be lovely to have family visiting. Enjoy it.

I’ve done very little today. Had to fit in lots of walking so that I could achieve the goal my Apple Watch had set for me. Only 0.9km to go. 😀😀😀😀😀😀
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Post by: judydawn on July 31, 2022, 11:48:16 am
Thanks cookie, I was pretty chuffed myself.
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Post by: K Atie on July 31, 2022, 01:49:59 pm
today DH DS and I did a ag college open day early start and great to do on site . DH decided to do a longer way home to just see the country side ! In fact I’d have to say we use to do this a lot but not since Covid . You get the feel of how dry it is believe it or not . Although we came through some rain it is unreal how so many crops are so ahead , it just gets earlier each year . ( last night was a very long frost so we may be ok but others who planted a lot earlier might be in trouble , only time will tell. ) Tomorrow we have a sheep field day to go to .
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Post by: mab19 on August 02, 2022, 05:23:29 am
My oven racks needed a bit of a clean after roasting some vegetables.  They weren't really dirty but need to be cleaned.  I found a helpful hint on the internet how to clean your oven racks.   Just soak them in the bath with a dish washer tablet and hot water for a couple of hours and then give them a bit of a scrub.  I don't have a bath so used a large garbage bag out on the lawn.   It worked well and they are now nice and clean.
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Post by: judydawn on August 02, 2022, 07:22:27 am
Great idea Marina. Using the bag is a much better idea than the bath, it would need much less water to cover the racks.

K Atie these days wth the price of petrol we tend to go straight home not via anything so I’m sure you enjoyed the little trip today to check out the countryside.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 02, 2022, 09:42:54 am
We met up with a heap of friends for coffee. Only one couple were brave enough to take their old car. It is very wet and windy here at the moment. Then this afternoon a dear friend called round. He often does since he lost his wife.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: judydawn on August 02, 2022, 10:29:16 am
Your rough weather has come over here cookie, not too bad yet where I live. 
Today I took a friend to see a doco/movie The Boy from the Bush (Lee Kernaghan), we’re both country music lovers and we thoroughly enjoyed it. It made me want to move to the country!
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Post by: K Atie on August 02, 2022, 12:18:53 pm
Yesterday we did sheep field day started off wet cold windy . But not too bad later on . Great to catch up with people , looked at a lot of sites some woman things too. DS caught up with his friends they all moved around together . Friends asked us out to dinner , would have been nice but we were cold tiered and didn’t want to wait hour or so to go out . Both of us were so pleased to be home early night needed . Today I went to MILs with DH and we cleaned DH vacuumed her place as she was having a few sewing friends call in to sit and sew . It’s really hard to watch her decline but we are encouraging positive actions .
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Post by: mab19 on August 03, 2022, 07:53:13 am
Supermarket shopping this morning, then we took the car in to have it cleaned and a cut and polish.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 03, 2022, 01:02:43 pm
I did my shopping this morning too.
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Post by: mab19 on August 05, 2022, 06:45:47 am
We picked the car up today, it now looks like a new car.
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Post by: judydawn on August 05, 2022, 07:50:20 am
They do come up beautifully Margaret.
I haven't done much today but my new handyman and his offsider tackled my very long list of various sized jobs for 3 hours, so pleased with their work. Couple of garden jobs left for them to tackle next week.
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Post by: mab19 on August 07, 2022, 08:37:12 am
We had friends visit for afternoon tea.  We haven't seen them for nearly two years so we had a lot to catch up on.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 07, 2022, 09:36:40 am
That would have been lovely Mab. I did some housework today as I have a rather a busy day tomorrow.
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Post by: mab19 on August 08, 2022, 06:56:26 am
I cleaned and sorted out the freezer today.  I found a container without a label, it turned out to be frozen stewed strawberries that still looked edible.  We will have them tonight for dessert with custard.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 08, 2022, 12:18:07 pm
DH’s car had to go in for a warranty service this morning. I then had an appointment at the lass that does my eyebrows etc for me, followed by the podiatrist. We were supposed to have the dentist this afternoon but he was ill.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 09, 2022, 07:23:45 am
This morning I ventured out in the freezing cold and pouring rain to get my mammogram. Not the weather we are used to.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 09, 2022, 08:24:28 pm
So nice to see what all my Forum friends are up to.
Last night we took DD to look at a house we would love to buy. The owners are about to go into a big advertising campaign, and although we didn’t want to buy before we sell we made an offer. Fingers crossed to it is accepted.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 09, 2022, 09:20:48 pm
Nail biting times, Chookie, I hope everything works out with selling and buying your new homes.  It is definitely a level of stress you could do without just now.  I am not sure that crossing my fingers will be any help to you, but I am crossing them anyway.
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Post by: judydawn on August 10, 2022, 12:45:49 am
The house must be just what you want Chookie, it has to be special if you’ve put an offer in at this stage. Wishing you good luck with your offer.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 10, 2022, 08:19:46 am
I hope everything goes to plan for you both Chookie and Ral.
This morning I did the food shopping and this afternoon DH dropped me at Costco while he continued on to check MIL’s house. Hopefully things may get sorted out soon and we can sell it.
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Post by: judydawn on August 10, 2022, 08:54:14 am
Not a bad thing to have to do cookie, there’s always so much to see there and a leisurely stroll around the store is something I love to do which is why I Iike to go alone.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 10, 2022, 09:09:12 pm
Finally managed to get a desperately needed haircut ... the only problem is it is so short my head is going to freeze for the next couple of weeks until it grows a bit longer again
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Post by: judydawn on August 11, 2022, 12:03:49 am
For that very reason I’ve delayed having mine cut Marina. My hairdresser will certainly have something to say to me when I do make an appointment as it’s been 14 weeks since I had mine cut very short. It’s still manageable so I’ll keep it this length until it won’t do what I want. I’m really feeling the cold these days and I’m not keen to go down the short cut just yet.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 11, 2022, 12:11:20 am
I was exactly the same, Judy - 14 weeks since my last cut, I just couldn't stand it any longer - had I not been able to get an appointment when I did I think I would have been hacking at it myself!  My fringe was so long I couldn't see if it was hanging straight down over my forehead (fortunately I have a side parting so I was able to keep it out of my face).  Anyway, this cut will do me until Xmas now ... every cold head has a silver lining!
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Post by: cookie1 on August 12, 2022, 12:51:58 pm
I hate it when my hair is even slightly long. I get it cut every 5 weeks. I had it done yesterday.
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Post by: judydawn on August 12, 2022, 01:53:31 pm
I can’t imagine your hair long at all cookie so it would need to be cut regularly.  Marina and I obviously can get away with a much longer period, mine is almost bob style right now so whilst it is behaving itself I’ll stick to it until the day I can’t do a thing with it. I don’t know that I’d hack away at mine Marina, goodness knows what it would end up looking like with my lack of hairdressing skills.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 12, 2022, 09:20:23 pm
I don't have any hairdressing skills either, Judy - just plain desperation and madness!
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Post by: cookie1 on August 13, 2022, 10:33:02 am
I used to have long hair Judy. It was so easy……a ponytail every day. I like it short. When we lived in Broome there was no hairdresser up there and DH would cut my hair. Then when I got to a hairdresser they would always say ‘who HAS been cutting your hair?’
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Post by: judydawn on August 13, 2022, 02:26:12 pm
Oh yes they certainly notice if you’ve cut your own hair cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 14, 2022, 10:10:50 am
We had our AGM for our Model A club. I am the new vehicle registrar (most of our old cars are on concessional licenses so this needs to be tracked and reported to the powers that be.) and DH is the new events co ordinator.
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Post by: judydawn on August 14, 2022, 01:24:58 pm
That will keep you busy cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on August 14, 2022, 01:36:31 pm
A lot of driving for DH today , ventured to another Agriculture college open day for DS . It was good to check out . Then to DS hockey game late arvo , home by 7 pm ! Think DH clocked up 4 hours driving ! DS was doing homework so did not drive when he was with us .
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Post by: mab19 on August 16, 2022, 06:15:09 am
We took our car into the garage this morning to have it serviced.  Just waiting for them to ring and say it is finished.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 16, 2022, 09:08:46 am
Catching up on a bit of housework. My coffee machine came back today. It works, but the milk isn't very hot. I will check the settings.
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Post by: mab19 on August 17, 2022, 06:20:52 am
I did the supermarket shopping this morning.  Lots of bare shelves again.  Then had my hair cut this afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 17, 2022, 12:05:39 pm
I did mine today too Mab.
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Post by: djinni373 on August 18, 2022, 08:50:34 am
Hello again after a very long absence.  Today I was searching for broccoli and tangelo recipes and came here to look, as I often do when I want to find a great recipe. And also today I somehow remembered my login ;D

A lovely neighbour just gave me a big bag of tangelos and lemons, and 4 broccoli heads. So very soon I'll be cooking Chookies tangello marmalade and Jamie Olivers Sausage casserole which uses 350g of broccoli.

It's going to take quite a while to catch up but it's lovely to "see" you all again.
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Post by: judydawn on August 18, 2022, 09:18:18 am
Hi Gayle, how lovely to see your name pop up, I love little surprises like that. I’m not surprised you found recipes to suit the ingredients you were given, there’s a treasure trove of recipes on here.
Hope you are keeping well, welcome back.
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Post by: dede on August 18, 2022, 09:45:38 am
Hi all,
Wow I haven’t been on this site for years and there are so many names I still remember on here.
I have just purchased the TM6 and thought I would see what hints and tips I can find on here from all you lovely members.
This will be my 3rd Thermomix (TM31, TM5 and now TM6) 12 years as a Thermomix lover and I still use it most days.


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Post by: K Atie on August 18, 2022, 03:46:53 pm
Wow so nice to see both Gayle and Mandi pop in .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 19, 2022, 02:52:13 am
How lovely to hear from you both again. Some lovely memories with both of you. Hope life is going well and you are enjoying it.
Dede the 6 is amazing, although I still have my 31 (caravan duties only now) and the 5. 
Gayle I still enjoy making your SC bread. It’s delicious.
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Post by: dede on August 19, 2022, 03:00:22 am
Thanks Guys,
I haven’t got the TM6 as yet, hopefully next week it will be in my hot little hands . I gave my TM31 to my first daughter when she left home and my TM5 will go to my second daughter when she leaves home. But in the mean time I will use both the TM5 and TM6 (lots of fun in the kitchen coming up).
I will be scanning this site for some inspirational new recipes to try out


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Post by: judydawn on August 19, 2022, 03:19:52 am
Hi Mandi, lovely to see your post - welcome back to your TMX family.  JulieO posted her thoughts about the TM6 here, it’s well worth the read for new owners https://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=17613.0.
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Post by: djinni373 on August 19, 2022, 03:23:27 am
Thank you all. Hope you are all well too.

Most of the things I cook are from here, although I cook a lot less now that there's just the two of us and we have to watch our waistlines  :-)). I've been toying with the idea of upgrading to a 6, but I'm reluctant to give up my trusty 31 with its two bowls. I tend to cook in a big flurry so they're very handy.  Well I'll keep an open mind and see what happens. Oh thank you Judy :)  I'm off to check out that link about the 6.

Interestingly, there are heaps of Thermi owners here. I have just joined the local CWA and a lot of the lovely ladies there own 6s. I'm looking forward to a lot of thermi chat  :)
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Post by: cookie1 on August 19, 2022, 03:46:23 am
Gayle I love it. CWA ladies with a thermomix. How times have changed. 😀😀😀
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Post by: djinni373 on August 19, 2022, 04:12:22 am
Yes Cookie. I was very surprised. The CWA has changed a lot since my mum, and everyone else's mum where I grew up, were members. This branch meets at night and there's a wide range of ages and interests. I've told them that I may go AWOL from time to time, and I'm not the best cook, but they were ok with that  ;D
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Post by: dede on August 19, 2022, 09:37:04 am
Quote from: judydawn on August 19, 2022, 03:19:52 am
Hi Mandi, lovely to see your post - welcome back to your TMX family.  JulieO posted her thoughts about the TM6 here, it’s well worth the read for new owners https://www.forumthermomix.com/index.php?topic=17613.0.
Thank you Judy, I will take a look at the info and have a bit of a read. Hopefully I will pick it up quickly


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Post by: K Atie on August 20, 2022, 03:25:43 pm
I went and watched DS last hockey game last night 7.30 pm !! We didn’t make the finals fist time in a lot of years . They played in continuous rain . DS went straight to have a shower and then home . They hopefully have a catch up game in a few weeks too. Don’t know why but it takes out of me standing watching for an hour and a half . Will miss our weekend routine .. late games night drives with L plater .
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Post by: mab19 on August 24, 2022, 05:35:01 am
Supermarket shopping this morning, lots of empty shelves again. 
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Post by: achookwoman on August 24, 2022, 10:52:55 pm
Hello ladies, nice to see you back. I’ve a 6 and it makes a good Cookidoo sponge. I don’t use many of the Cookidoo recipes but in general it is a good machine. I’m also using DD 31 at the moment and the 6 has come a long, long way since the 31. I still like the 31 for it basic easy to use functions.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 03, 2022, 05:53:16 am
It has been so quiet on here the last couple of days, I thought I would tell you about an interesting experience I had yesterday.

I went out to post a letter and as I walked up the street, a ‘hoon’ car passed (with a suitably hoon’ish number plate and paint job) with all windows open and music blaring out so loud you couldn’t tell what it was.  I caught up with the car when I got to the letter box and was able to hear the music … Italian opera!  What a shock, I was expecting rap or heavy metal or something along those lines.  I forgave the guy for being a ‘hoon’!
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Post by: judydawn on September 03, 2022, 07:41:47 am
Love it Marina. If The Midnight Special by Creedence Clearwater Revival is playing whilst I’m driving I turn mine up too. During Christmas Carol TV shows we both loved The Holy City (David Hobson) and that goes up so high that the neighbours must hear it.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 03, 2022, 09:20:30 am
A very cultured noon Marina. I turn up the radio rather loud if rock and roll come on, from my era. I had it up loud yesterday coming home when Ferry Across the Mersey was on. Probably not rock and roll, but definitely my era. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 03, 2022, 10:57:50 pm
Judy, Cookie, you have both bought back memories with your songs. I admit, I too turn up the radio  when those old songs are on ... but I am not a HOON - those are GOOD tunes / music ;D
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Post by: cookie1 on September 05, 2022, 10:54:51 am
Very true Marina.
I had an unexpected trip to a medical centre x ray department. DD has hurt her shoulder and was having a scan and x rays there. She fainted! They called us and we had to go and pick her up and then get her car from work. (Just over the road). One of her friends had been kind enough to bring her bag over to her. Everyone was so nice. She seems ok but they suggested she see her GP.
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Post by: judydawn on September 05, 2022, 10:58:29 am
Hope DD is OK cookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 06, 2022, 12:25:55 am
Hope all is well with DD, Cookie .... was it the Mustang you had to collect - I can just picture you zooming along the road int that (with the music blaring!!!)?
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Post by: cookie1 on September 07, 2022, 05:39:30 am
No Marina. The Mustang is left hand drive and DD has to present her work code thing to get in the car park and it is made for right hand drive cars. She said she would get yelled at if she had to get out of the car and run round to the other side to tag her pass. 😀😀😀
She is fine thanks. The GP. He led her out. She has torn a tendon in her shoulder.
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Post by: mab19 on September 07, 2022, 07:08:18 am
One of our GD came today to show us the photos of her hiking holiday in Tasmania.  She had some lovely photos.  While she was here DH had a talk with her about a new TV as ours is pretty old.  As she is manager of one of the JB HIFI stores she is arranging a new one for us.
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Post by: judydawn on September 07, 2022, 09:56:54 am
How long will it take to fix DD’s shoulder cookie? It sounds painful but I read that she’s going back to work.
Margaret it’s handy having kids who can do things like that for us.
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Post by: K Atie on September 08, 2022, 06:27:18 am
Hectic week but lots of fun . Book club girls night out event Jock Serong “Settlement “ talk ! We then had dinner in Lygon st Carlton !! Lunch with DD . Girls Lunch out at a country pub ! DH wanted me to go for a drive to pick up farm machinery after spending 10 hours on the road in four days , no . Kitten brought DD a surprise! Baby tiger snake 🐍!! Then a tiny bird and yesterday a magpie !! Truly not good . This morning I found grey fur in the boiler room floor ( they sleep here as it’s warm ) !! Possibly a rabbit I suppose. Heaven help me this summer .
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 09, 2022, 12:11:27 am
Saddened to hear of the passing of the Queen.  She was an amazing, dedicated woman and had a hard life in many ways; I wouldn't have liked to have been in her shoes by any means.  Truly the end of an era.
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Post by: judydawn on September 09, 2022, 02:33:58 am
So true Marina, it was expected but happened so quickly. I sat up until midnight watching coverage then woke at 6 am expecting to hear the bad news.  The world has lost an amazing lady and I send condolences to the people of the UK, especially one of our own, Denise. 
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Post by: cookie1 on September 09, 2022, 08:02:31 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on September 09, 2022, 12:11:27 am
Saddened to hear of the passing of the Queen.  She was an amazing, dedicated woman and had a hard life in many ways; I wouldn't have liked to have been in her shoes by any means.  Truly the end of an era.

It is sad and certainly the end of an era. She seemed to be a very strong, caring lady who put her country first.

Judy, DD is having an injection into her shoulder next week. I plan on driving her so that I'm in the car park if she faints again. The GP said that hopefully that will help, and the tear will eventually mend itself as it isn't a full thickness tear. It seemed very hard for her to get in and have the injection. Some places were several weeks.

We attended another funeral this morning. It seems to be coming a habit here. This was a man who lived over the way from us. We all built here around the same time.
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Post by: mab19 on September 09, 2022, 09:18:43 am
It is certainly a sad day.  The Queen was an amazing woman and will be sadly missed. 
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Post by: K Atie on September 09, 2022, 02:12:22 pm
The passing of Queen Elizabeth is Immensely sad today , yet she was a true leader and forever in awe of her. DD rang me early this morning to talk about it ( as I would have to my DM ) . Generations leave us and the next take their place .

Another exciting trip to the chooks ! 🐍 I’m going into hiding this summer if this keeps up . This time curled up in a circle .
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 10, 2022, 03:37:38 am
Isn't it strange to hear of people referring to King Charles III!  It will take a bit of getting used to.

On another subject, my great niece was born in Brisbane c. 1/2 an hour after the Queen's passing.  The day will therefore be remembered with happiness on one hand and sadness on the other.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 10, 2022, 11:21:06 pm
Really upset ... I accidentally trod on one of my hens yesterday, she is limping and I hope she comes right.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 12, 2022, 03:14:26 am
Oh Marina, I hope she is ok.
We had a very big car run yesterday. We met and had a look at the wildflowers in that area, the drove up the coast with a couple of stops. Then returned to Guildford and went to Alfred’s Kitchen, a popular burger spot, for burgers and chips.
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Post by: judydawn on September 12, 2022, 05:21:47 am
How’s the chook going Marina?
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 12, 2022, 05:32:20 am
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How’s the chook going Marina?
She seems OK, favouring one leg a bit but that hasn't stopped her racing the other hens when there is food on offer!!
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Post by: judydawn on September 12, 2022, 05:59:46 am
That’s good to hear.
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Post by: K Atie on September 12, 2022, 07:37:40 am
We had a big weekend. Drove the twin cabin ute into get DS , fitted his trolley he made for Welding part of Rist . Now for a laugh .. he used his overnight bag to stop it moving on the tray ! I insit he tie it down , yes it moved and yes it poured rain .  DS had his Hockey dinner that we went to ( 200 came ) . It was great to see everyone and another season gone ! Sunday was not dull but I managed to get DS to mow , so I could see any snakes . I pulled weeds and my shoulders have been aching since . Watched lots of the late Queen programs and lots of old footage . So sad .
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Post by: judydawn on September 12, 2022, 09:07:24 am
Doesn’t DS know that Mum is always right K Atie LOL
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Post by: K Atie on September 13, 2022, 05:47:16 am
Judy the grin on his face was priceless.
A beautiful spring day , just needs to be a little warmer so our friendly snake finds another home !!
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Post by: cookie1 on September 13, 2022, 01:04:29 pm
After the fainting episode I drove DD to get her injection today. She was told to put her arm in a sling to help immobilise it for 48 hours. Hopefully it’s all fixed.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 13, 2022, 11:10:16 pm
Just catching up. Thanks for all the news. Very sad about the Queen. What a woman. Feel for her family also.  Having to grieve in the publishers eye.
Still packing and packing. Did the most painful job yesterday. Decided which cooking books to keep and ones that must go. A neighbour’s brother is a second hand book dealer and will take what is left.  ( think I may have selected too many)
Met with the lift company at new house. Lift will go in corner of the garage and come up in a bed room. This room we will turn into study/ library.
Thinking of dairy subs for Judy’s Tim Tam balls. How about Tofu?
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Post by: judydawn on September 14, 2022, 12:56:05 am
That sounds like a good idea for the lift Chookie, would never have thought of the garage but it does makes sense. I hope they’re able to do it asap after settlement.

I have watched all that I can with the passing of the Queen, cannot take myself away from it unless I really do have to do something. A remarkable woman to the very end. I loved reading some of the stories that came into my FB feed and this is my favourite story that I’ll share with you all.

‘She could be engagingly down to earth. Her favourite activity during shooting parties was picking up the pheasants or grouse after they had been brought down. While at a shoot on a friend’s estate, a wounded cock pheasant flew out of a hedge straight at her, flapping and clawing, and knocked her down. There was blood on her clothing from the bird and a detective standing nearby feared she had been shot. He threw himself on top of her and began giving her mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. “I consider we got to know each other rather well,” she said, and hired the man for her protection force.’
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 14, 2022, 01:03:33 am
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That sounds like a good idea for the lift Chookie, would never have thought of the garage but it does makes sense. I hope they’re able to do it asap after settlement.

I have watched all that I can with the passing of the Queen, cannot take myself away from it unless I really do have to do something. A remarkable woman to the very end. I loved reading some of the stories that came into my FB feed and this is my favourite story that I’ll share with you all.

‘She could be engagingly down to earth. Her favourite activity during shooting parties was picking up the pheasants or grouse after they had been brought down. While at a shoot on a friend’s estate, a wounded cock pheasant flew out of a hedge straight at her, flapping and clawing, and knocked her down. There was blood on her clothing from the bird and a detective standing nearby feared she had been shot. He threw himself on top of her and began giving her mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. “I consider we got to know each other rather well,” she said, and hired the man for her protection force.’

That is a great story, Judy.

Silken or not quite firm tofu is also a possibility for those Tim Tam biscuits.  Thanks for thinking of that alternative, tofu had not occurred to me.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 14, 2022, 10:45:01 am
I loved that story Judy.
Chookie it is so hard to part with cookbooks. The lift will so handy for you both.
I did my grocery shopping today. I’m going to have to find another source for my bread flour. I like the Laucke but I can only get it in 5kg lots now. I prefer to buy 10kg bags as it is much cheaper. I will go exploring soon as I’m nearly out.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 15, 2022, 09:55:26 am
I had my haircut today.
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Post by: K Atie on September 15, 2022, 01:05:24 pm
Chookie you will have not chosen too many cookbooks. Such a great idea with the lift . Is there a back up if the power goes out ?
Judy that story is fantastic re the Queen , I to have watched a lot but had to turn it off or nothing was getting done .
Today I weighed and measured flour and spices for our annual school  ( not for 3 years ) Christmas cake baking . It’s a lot of fun so good to be talking to other parents . Mind you a lot of concentration needed too . Home to cook dinner early as we had online parent teacher Interviews tonight .
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Post by: judydawn on September 16, 2022, 09:42:43 am
Today I went on a paddle boat lunch trip on the Murray. Up at 5.30 am and back home by 5.30 pm, a long day and in spite of lots of rain throughout the day we had a wonderful time with lots of laughs.
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Post by: K Atie on September 16, 2022, 11:02:18 am
Judy what a fun day .
Collected DS last day of term 3 . Straight home swapped into ute and we untangled a ewe in the fence .
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 20, 2022, 12:59:46 am
I had a chance to go shopping yesterday (this doesn’t happen often!) and picked up a couple of pairs of shoe laces for a pair of shoes I purchased recently.  They are German made and I had only had them for about 4-6 weeks when the laces started to fray so I went back to the shop to get replacements. 

They had to contact the manufacturer then wait for them to be sent to Australia.  They arrived about two weeks ago so when I went to pick them up I apologised for the delay before I could collect them and went to pay, but they would not take payment!  The laces themselves would not have been particularly expensive but, unusually these days, the shop had taken the time to order them in from overseas for me then they made no charge.  I will definitely go back to them again.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 20, 2022, 01:08:12 pm
This week has been a visitor week so far. It seems to happen like that. Lots of visitors and phone calls for a few days then none for a week or two. 😀😀😀
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Post by: mab19 on September 21, 2022, 04:08:22 am
I did the grocery shopping this morning.  Our local Coles store has been going backwards for a little while now but today it was a disgrace.  The aisles were stacked with trolleys  waiting to be unloaded, the floors were not clean and scattered with rubbish, and staff were not in the least bit helpful.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 21, 2022, 04:43:29 am
Gee that isn’t very good Mab. Cleanliness should be the most important thing.

Judy I adore paddle steamers. Where did you leave from?
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Post by: judydawn on September 21, 2022, 07:16:29 am
Must be lack of staff surely, it will turn people off if they don’t address it.
We left from Murray Bridge cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 23, 2022, 08:00:45 am
Lovely spot isn’t it?
D D and I went over to Garden City shopping this morning-for a change. They have a Dymocks which we love.
I have a bit of a cold and DD tells me I have to do a RAT.  I’m not too keen. I wear a mask when I’m out so I must have caught it from one of the visitors this week. 🥺🥺
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Post by: judydawn on September 23, 2022, 11:11:35 am
I haven’t been to Murray Bridge for decades cookie, we were impressed with the cleanliness around the river tourist areas but the Main Street was pretty quiet as they now have 2 large shopping centres there, one built over a decade ago and the second one about 7 years ago. You would have seen the Bunyip down by the river, that’s had a cave built around it and it now costs nothing to watch it do its thing.
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Post by: mab19 on September 24, 2022, 04:25:43 am
We had a lovely surprise happen last yesterday afternoon.  Two of our GD came for a surprise visit, one is from Geelong and the other lives in Queensland.  They had arranged for some Japanese entrees to be delivered before dinner with another surprise to come.  About 6.30pm two more GD arrived after they had finished work.They live about an hour away  and they brought the main course from our favourite Italian restaurant with them.  We had a lovely time with them with lots of talk and laughter. 
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Post by: judydawn on September 24, 2022, 05:08:54 am
How wonderful for you all Margaret, you have very thoughtful grandchildren.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 24, 2022, 08:57:14 am
Mab that is lovely.
Yes Judy I remember the bunyip.
Today D D  and I went to the Royal show. I seems to be deteriorating. Sad as I love going.
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Post by: K Atie on September 25, 2022, 02:47:38 pm
Mab lovely to have your GC together.
It’s been a very busy week . We went to Henty NSW field day stayed at Albury on the Monday night ,so five hour drive up there with DH asleep in the back seat me co pilot DS driving . Bonus not many places open for dinner we went the sports bar and watched the Queens funeral on the biggest screen I have ever seen best rib eye steak too.  Great field day sore feet , huge machinery and even got some work boots . Next day Stopped at the smokehouse in Albury ,gravax salmon , salami trout dip and some terrine , which we had for dinner late that night after going home on the Burke and will track .
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 25, 2022, 07:38:17 pm
Fantastic weather up in Guildford over the weekend so took advantage of that and planted a new Daphne ... a bit late for that, but it will be good for next year, a climbing vine alongside the hen's run to give them shade (when it eventually gets big enough, that is), also put in some forget-me-nots and something else, the name of which I have forgotten ... but possibly nemesia and finally sprinkled some marigold seeds around the place.
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Post by: mab19 on September 26, 2022, 06:41:16 am
Marina, a nice way to spend a pleasant weekend.

K Atie, a very busy week for you.  We often went to the Gippsland Field Days so I know how sore my feet would be after walking around all day.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 26, 2022, 12:03:07 pm
I spent most of the day asleep in bed. One of our visitors has shared a rotten cold with me.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 26, 2022, 12:08:39 pm
That's a shame, Cookie.

I see WA is the first state to celebrate the King's Birthday public holiday today, as opposed to the Queen's Birthday
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Post by: judydawn on September 26, 2022, 12:10:33 pm
Get well soon cookie, it sounds like mealtimes will be well covered by your family though.
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Post by: mab19 on September 27, 2022, 04:57:08 am
I hope you recover quickly Cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 27, 2022, 08:12:03 am
Thanks everyone. A half a day in bed today. DD and DH keep wanting me to have RAT. I've done 2 that's enough
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Post by: djinni373 on September 28, 2022, 07:04:26 am
My Thermi has arrived home from its service. Very happy with the quick turnaraound. DH was impressed that so little needed doing and that parts were readily available. So today I'm looking for a Rocky Road recipe (I've never made Rocky Road before as I don't like marshmallow). Going to make it as a test run for Christmas.
Also getting ready make Vegetarian sausage rolls and Canned tomato relish to go with them. I'll be taking them to a CWA cooking demo tomorrow evening. Ginger Fluff sponge...sounds fun.
Get well soon Cookie. RATS are no fun and not even that reliable it seems.
Cuilidh I laughed about your varying dietary needs post. You're amazing. I think I would have just opened a bottle of bubbles and called it a day... with takeaways.
Very interesting info about fermentation a few of days ago. Thank you.

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Post by: cookie1 on September 29, 2022, 02:11:33 am
One week today since I developed this lurgy. I at last think I’m getting better.  It’s been lousy.  Lots and lots of sleeping. DH and DD have been great, but don’t notice the dirty house……and I don’t care at the moment.
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2022, 04:49:58 am
Good to hear you are getting over it cookie, we always worry about our house keeping though - or lack of it but you’ll get it back to scratch as soon as you’re able to.
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Post by: mab19 on September 29, 2022, 05:34:30 am
So pleased to hear that you are getting over your cold Cookie. 

I have spent some time clearing out a cupboard this morning and then decided to sort through my recipes again I've thrown out a lot that I am unlikely to ever make.
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Post by: K Atie on September 30, 2022, 02:31:56 pm
Hope your feeling better Cookie .
Crazy busy again , DD collected in a day ! For a week at home ! Seems all had caught up and off to doctors for her ! Thankfully not a repeat of Glandular but server tonsillitis, sleeping and very unwell so much for all I had planed . Meanwhile DS has been digging up my Agapanthus, that morning while discussion on how much to remove DS saw a huge snake resting on top of them . All out . Kittens are spending a lot of time there after. Today the farm received ( DH DS had to collect them as did the whole community) new rubbish bins ! Oh my Lordy red yellow purple, no green waste as we are bigger than 5 hectares!! It’s like massive readjustment that is crazy in the fact that all the plastic and petrol to make them can never outway recycling! Do not get me wrong I’m happy to recycle but not to the point this is . And no way would I put out what is ment to go in their recycle bin in a home compost , so we are no happy . Had my vent now sorry .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 01, 2022, 12:17:15 pm
K Atie your life continues to sound very hectic.
I did a bit of housework today-things look better. 😀
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Post by: K Atie on October 03, 2022, 02:29:38 pm
On the weekend DS and I planted a native tree plantation , 90 trees with covers ! We worked hard till dusk with an amazing sunset . DS finished off tying up the garden , I weeded the vegetable patch and other odd jobs . Two very physical days . Lots of laughs ( watching DH drive over the tree cover roll with his DM on board ) me in the ute with the old fashion bin full of cane stays go down a hole and it bounced off into the Lupin crop ! DH Informing us that the hares have already taken off the tree covers and pulled out trees ! Today I delivered DD back to college, on the mend but don’t think totally well . Halfway down the car beeped and said low on AdBlu !! Returning home I realised after a few phone calls that I had to buy some at a service station and put 10 litres in !! First time I have ever use the damsel in destress line ! It worked lovely man helped me put it in . Nearly home and the sky turned black lightening and the heaviest rain storm hit , so scared . Please to be home very late but at least I got here . Bonus DS have brought in all the washing ... super bonus there seems to be a huge pile of washing of DS DD for me to do . 
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 03, 2022, 09:18:05 pm
What a day, K Atie, well done on the three planting, that is wonderful initiative.

Well, I had a very exciting day (not) .. went to get the wheels aligned on the car!  :-\
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Post by: judydawn on October 04, 2022, 12:24:26 am
At least you can say your life isn’t boring K Atie, life on a farm has always been hard work. Well done on the tree planting, I hope you can do something about the hare problem.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 04, 2022, 05:09:35 am
The tree planting is fantastic KAtie.
Marina a necessary thing to get done or you will scrub your tyres.

We have 3 diesel vehicles K Atie and none of them need AdBlu. Is your vehicle very new? What sort is it please? I'm curious.

I haven't done much today.


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Post by: mab19 on October 06, 2022, 04:57:06 am
A very excited GS called round this morning to show us his first car and then stayed for lunch.
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Post by: judydawn on October 06, 2022, 05:05:26 am
I can imagine his joy Margaret.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 06, 2022, 12:42:34 pm
I met up with a friend for breakfast. It was the first time we had met up since the third of our group died. (We did see each other at her funeral). It was lovely but odd with only the 2 of us.
I had a lovely Bircher muesli with lots of fruit.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 09, 2022, 01:31:39 pm
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DH was blindfolded and I had to guide him through the track.

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Me getting the washing in, after pegging it out from the car. Not as easy as it looks, especially as DH kept driving too far from the line.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 09, 2022, 10:30:26 pm
Looks like tremendous fun ... hope DH had his blindfold off for the washing run!
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Post by: mab19 on October 10, 2022, 04:33:23 am
Cookie, it looks like you had a fun day.
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Post by: judydawn on October 10, 2022, 07:28:25 am
Crazy, hilarious fun you guys have in your old cars cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on October 10, 2022, 08:23:14 am
What fun Cookie .
Washed and vacuumed car ready for service tomorrow!
Bee invasion! First a swam then they have also decided to swam around the front of house and go in under the tiles ! A lot in the house I have closed off the rooms but .., I calmly washed the car hoping that it would all settle down, stayed most of the arvo out the back ringing the bee man who still has not got back to me. DH away till late tonight! Lordy me .
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 10, 2022, 08:19:45 pm
K Atie, have you tried the local apiarist's club for help?  There may not be a chapter near you, but they may have a member living nearby who might be willing to come out to your place.  May be worth a try.
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Post by: K Atie on October 11, 2022, 06:36:26 am
He is the local bee man that I contacted , I’ll try him tomorrow again . In fact he has been to our place before . There are a lot of dead bees inside ! That’s a job for tonight or in the early morning. Late yesterday the kitten brought another baby tiger snake into the back garden then dropped as I turned away and it will be having a lovely time in the grass !! As even the kitten could not find it . Did anyone see Jupiter under the moon two nights ago it was so bright .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 11, 2022, 06:55:48 am
We are having a mini holiday at the moment. Last night we had a bush camp at a home made weir near Quairading.
Tonight we are in a little town called Kulin https://www.kulin.wa.gov.au/
The caravan park is amazing. All sites are perfectly level (it saves having to level the van ). You pay what you think it’s worth and each site has a satellite dish ready to hook up to your tv..

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Post by: judydawn on October 11, 2022, 07:30:22 am
It’s nice to have a break occasionally, enjoy your mini holiday cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 11, 2022, 09:40:42 pm
Just trying to catch up, sorry for the long gap but I haven’t forgotten our Forum friends.
A month to go until settlement.  We can take only a very small amount of stuff to new home.  We have sold a lot and given away even more. 2 antique dealers have bought a lot. We have a storage unit and again will need to get rid of a lot that is in there. Ral is having more trouble than me at letting go.
We are having our very close friends visiting today for lunch.  Haven’t seen them for about a year. I’ve done something I have never done before. Bought most of it. I’ve bought a dip and veggie platter from Wilsons, plus salad , cheese and slices. I did cook a loin of pork in the BBQ and finished the crackling in AF. Wilsons are having a lucky dip for a TMX. They entered me.  :D
The ducted heating/ cooling appliance broke down after the sale. As the contract has a clause that everything is to be in working order, we are replacing it. Very expensive.
Over the last couple of months I’ve emptied and sold the freezer.
The lift is to be installed in the week following our shift in. It takes 3 days to install. One to cut hole and then 5 days later to install. By law a dedicated phone must be in the lift and a house key placed in a safe box with a code outside.
I hope everyone is keeping well and the rain isn’t causing any trouble.
More soon.
We are still staying with DD and will be until we shift.

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Post by: judydawn on October 12, 2022, 12:52:35 am
We all understand how busy you’ve been Chookie, both with Ral’s treatments and preparing the house for sale. They are the most important things but thank you for thinking of us and popping in when you can. There are so many great options these days when purchasing ready made food,  whether it be for visitors or a quick meal for ourselves. To me it is quite an acceptable thing to do when time does not allow us the time to self cater.

After what you’ve been through  I’d love to see you win the TMX, fingers crossed for you. Chookie emptying a freezer and then selling it, never thought I’d see the day that would happen.

Bad luck about the air conditioning having to be replaced but I guess for your buyers it’s a good thing, you would not have wanted it to go just after they took possession. Life continues to throw a curved ball at you but as usual you just do what has to be done and get on with it.

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Post by: cookie1 on October 12, 2022, 08:50:44 am
Wonderful to hear from you Chookie. You must be so very, very busy.
Sad that you have to say goodbye to so many things, but this is a new adventure for you. Sending hugs over to you both.

We are in Kulin for another night. Went to the local garage/museum this morning. Spent over 3 hours to the lovely,  sturdy gentlemen that run it. This afternoon we drove out to the breakaways, about 53 km out of town.
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Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: K Atie on October 12, 2022, 09:30:50 pm
Chookie what a lot you are achieving. I saw that Wilson’s had the TMX raffle just after I’d been there , their Renovation of store looks good . Great for you to catch up with friends, a change in the day is so beneficial.
We had 82mm yesterday afternoon! 6 mm overnight ! That’s a lot of rain , a friend near me did not believe me as they only had like 10 mm . The weather cell was epic . Water everywhere chooks area underwater ! They are fine walking through it and can get up on their boxes . One drenched cat all good . It is still raining this morning . Hopefully we don’t get the predictions of more rain today !!
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Post by: judydawn on October 13, 2022, 02:04:00 am
I cannot believe the rainfall that the eastern states are receiving K Atie. I hope the rain eases for you and all those affected.
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Post by: mab19 on October 13, 2022, 03:12:14 am
Lovely to hear from you Chookie.  I understand how hard it is for you both to let go of things that mean so much to you.  Sending hugs to you both.

We have missed most of the rain that has been falling all over the state although we have been advised that we may get some heavy falls overnight and tomorrow.

Yesterday we both had a doctor appointment, all good.  Then I did the shopping in the afternoon.  Lots of bare shelves again.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 13, 2022, 08:05:23 am
Great to hear from you Chookie, everyone has already said exactly what I would say so I won't repeat it.  You will be so relieved once you have settled in your new home and have stopped living out of boxes.

DH has been in Guildford yesterday and today due to the heavy rain combined with the local council making a huge mess of the local storm water drainage - aiming a lot of it into our place (we are "working" "with" them for that!)  Anyway, the place is pretty good now and has been sand bagged so DH is on his way back now.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 13, 2022, 09:42:34 am
I hope everyone is safe with the rainfall they are having. We’ve been watching it on the news and it so horrid.

Today we drove from Kulin to Narrogin. It was less than 200km. A lovely day although cold in the morning. DH used to live in Narrogin so we are staying overnight and have visited some of his old haunts-ones that are still around anyway.
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Post by: K Atie on October 15, 2022, 01:06:27 am
We had 125 mm in all ! Lots of overflowing dams , swamps that have had no water in for ever are full more like lakes . We have at MIL a huge swam/ lake with it no where to go ... front and rear drives only able to get in with old ute . Don’t worry MIL stocked up with my chemist run and my DH is taking in milk and bread . Meanwhile DH DS are getting lambs ready for marking . We are wet underfoot the crops will just have to see obviously where water has been loose that , lupine are a worry truly thankful that it was an event and all is good . Major roads blocked everywhere. DS drove through his first water on the road , it was over the road but it was in fact our place a wetland area that is in a dip . I had just gone through it to collect him . A thousand times said do not do this on own or familiar ground ,eek. What a week . Looks like DS trip camp to Dookie for Virtual School of Vic .. Agriculture and Horticulture is cancelled for him due to unsafe to get there . I was taking Three boys there next week ( like a 5 1/2 hour drive ) sad for them .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 15, 2022, 12:03:13 pm
It is sad for them KAtie. Lots of awful things happening with the floods.
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Post by: judydawn on October 16, 2022, 02:21:35 am
It certainly messes up people’s plans and life will not return to normal for some for a long time. It is so devastating for so many, my heart goes out to those affected.
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Post by: K Atie on October 16, 2022, 04:04:11 am
What a week my heart goes out to all affected by the floods . Incredible how a lot of water has receded here. Using 4wheel drive only to the other farm , incredibly we have two shearers today to do the Rams DH has had them in the Wool Shed before the rains , they have been out in the sun too. Drove around with the boys DS drone up to see where all the water is .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2022, 12:16:06 pm
I did a pile of ironing this morning and sneezed this afternoon. I have hayfever. 🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧🤧
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Post by: K Atie on October 17, 2022, 01:16:41 pm
Been feeling off most of the weekend but managed a whole day up . Lucky I was as the bee man came ! Unfortunately he sprayed them as too hard to get out , now I’m not convinced it’s worked yet . A few weeks he will come and remove the bees that have nested in an old tyre which I have wanted gone for ages . Kittens at it again baby tiger snake , I’ve been trying to watch were they go to find the home of all these baby snakes , but not yet successful . Beautiful weather today DH even mowed around the house this morning.
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Post by: judydawn on October 18, 2022, 12:38:15 am
Get well soon K Atie, your life is too busy to be unwell. Snake season would be a nightmare to have to live with.
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Post by: mab19 on October 18, 2022, 09:53:26 am
I hope you get well soon Katie.
Katie, when we moved out to the country on a small acreage I was a real town girl.  DH warned me that I would have to be alert for snakes from about early October until about late March so me in my ignorance just believed that that was the only time they would be around.  How dumb can you be. ???.  Strangely enough I only ever saw 2 in the fifteen years we were there.

We went to Bunnings today to buy four tomato plants and some beans, we'll plant them tomorrow.
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Post by: K Atie on October 18, 2022, 12:59:34 pm
Farm life is always interesting, this week has been up there . But today I managed to get to our quilting group see a textile exhibition chat with friends and forget to do a makeup yoga class tonight ( was also talking to DD might have distracted me ) . Ate dinner on my own DH home very late . Even though it was another beautiful day it’s still hard to fully embrace it , not sure why but think I do enjoy the peace too .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 19, 2022, 10:14:17 am
I remember my parents telling me as a very young child to run and tell them if a stick moved. I am still terrified of snakes and turn to jelly if I see one.
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Post by: mab19 on October 20, 2022, 05:06:28 am
GS called in this morning and then stayed for lunch.  Now he has his own transport we see him quite often.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 20, 2022, 12:30:47 pm
That’s lovely Mab. I did the food shopping this morning and had my hair cut this afternoon. 
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Post by: mab19 on October 21, 2022, 10:20:15 am
Supermarket shopping this morning and then another trip to Bunnings for a few things we forgot yesterday.
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Post by: K Atie on October 21, 2022, 09:34:29 pm
Been helping DH in the sheep yards , first day drenching ewes . Yesterday seperaterated the ewes and lambs two hours and a lot of pushing up the sheep to DH . Left as the lamb markers arrived as had to freshen up for school speech day ( which is so good to here the kids sing and get awards and see who has the leadership positions  . So good to be able to congratulate the year 12 . So many parents saying how they didn’t know all the other parents ( due to lockdown and not getting together) .  DS drove me home in yes torrential rain , really I’m over it but not to bad at home thankfully. Think I might be a bit sore as one of the large lambs run into me .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 22, 2022, 01:08:24 pm
Another busy day KAtie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 23, 2022, 08:02:07 pm
Just back from a fantastic chamber music festival at Sanguine Estate Vineyard in Heathcote.  As with everything, this annual event hasn't been held for 3 years so it was wonderful to get away and enjoy a weekend of music, singing, catching up with friends, drinking and eating.  We were lucky with the weather and only had to run for the car through one thunderstorm, Other than that, the weather was very kind to us!
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Post by: judydawn on October 24, 2022, 03:49:16 am
How lovely for you all Marina, going without anything for so long makes one appreciate and enjoy it even more when it finally returns. People are turning up and supporting any special event here and if the sun is out the crowds at the beaches are amazing.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 24, 2022, 10:20:24 am
It sounds very enjoyable Marina.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 25, 2022, 07:52:02 pm
Lovely to catch up with what everyone is doing.
Yes we have also had a lot of rain. No damage as we are on a slope. Ral got the ride on mower bogged and the neighbours came to the rescue. Over coffee, I asked them what they would do for entertainment after we shifted. Ral likes to mow as it is the one thing he can do where you can see a good result.
Today, I was supposed to have a wisdom tooth removed and spend a night in hospital.  After paying all the necessary bills, the hospital said that as it wasn’t an emergency I couldn’t stay overnight. DD has fortunately taken things in hand and it will happen at a day center with her Oral Surgeon and she will oversee the process.
2 weeks now to the shift.  The house is nearly empty. We have given away and sold a lot of stuff. A couple more scams attempted. I can now recognise them for what they are. People have come from Bendigo, Ararat and Melbourne to buy furniture. Antique dealers from Ballarat and Hamilton.
DS is organising NBN and security cameras. We are adding Crim Safe doors and employing a joiner who will add drawers where there are open shelves in the butlers pantry. Also build a desk and bookshelves in the bedroom where the lift will go.
Sorry for such a long post but can’t manage to get on very often.
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Post by: judydawn on October 26, 2022, 01:32:07 am
This is so pleasing to read after seeing how big your Invermay house was, you and the family have done so well to empty the place within the time frame. Once you settle into your new house and all the tradies have been you will need a rest so it will then be time to slow down your pace of life. Good luck with the wisdom tooth, what a disappointment the hospital served up. DD to the rescue thank goodness. Thanks for the posts today Chookie, we cannot read enough about your progress and ongoing plans so it was so nice to hear where you are at now and I pass on my best wishes to Ral and for a smooth transition into your new home.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 26, 2022, 10:33:45 am
Thanks for finding the time to update us Chookie. I can imagine Ral on the mower. It will be lovely when you can sit back in your new home and relax. Take care both of you. ❌
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Post by: K Atie on October 26, 2022, 01:50:39 pm
Cookie you are amazing Selling furniture to all and detecting scammers . How did you do it on Facebook or other ways . Think we need your hot tips of how to empty a house . So glad Ral has been able to mow , he might be the new Neighbourhood mower . I’m with Judy cannot read enough of your progress and updates .
The ground is so wet here , waters receding on swamp at MILs it smells and mosquitos are about so I’ve reset our indoor sprays now , so at lest it will be safer inside . Best I invest in back up as I’m sure supplies of insects replants will be in short supply. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 26, 2022, 08:57:59 pm
You and Ral have achieved so much so quickly, Chookie,  Downsizing is such a huge and, often, heart-wrenching challenge; I don't envy you but you have come through and everything will start to settle down once you move.  Was that Ral's last ride on mower run for now?  Will you need it in your new home?

Scammers are the scum of the earth.  You are right, you can tell them a mile off, but some are really good.  I was caught out once so I am even more aware than I was before.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 27, 2022, 09:46:14 am
They certainly are Marina.
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Post by: mab19 on October 27, 2022, 10:04:51 am
Supermarket shopping this morning then I had my hair cut this afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 28, 2022, 09:13:02 am
DD and I went shopping. The place we usually have coffee has lost its manager and a key worker. It’s utter chaos at the moment and very slow. Sad.
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Post by: K Atie on October 29, 2022, 03:03:11 am
Quick trip for DH and I , drs appointment . Saw DD more driving . DH gave DD a few driving parking , 3 point turns lesson . Numerous trips to Lune the most amazing Croissant shop ! DH and I stopped in Ballarat yesterday to collect his new phone ... old one even the Microphone would only work on speaker ! Went to big w to get novels complete disaster ! Home DS had been picked up by his DUncle in his new Ram .. it’s enormous boys . Trying to get DH to take it easy at the moment. Forgot DS has a four day holiday ... no food shopping done eeek . Maybe he can live off Lune Croissants 🥐. We got him the birthday cake , just because! Lemon curd Cruffian shared for breakfast. Still a cherry ripe one to go ! They are so rich all are not eaten in one go .
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 29, 2022, 03:34:20 am
I think I may have been  hacked so if anyone gets any strange contacts from me please ignore and dump them, especially if there are attachments or links ... DO NOT OPEN THEM.
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Post by: judydawn on October 29, 2022, 05:36:37 am
Thanks for the warning Marina. I hope the hacking doesn’t inconvenience you too much, how does one know you’ve been hacked?

Today I’ve potted up and hung 8 hanging baskets after a friend gave me some baskets. They needed liners and hanging hooks but I have enough in my garden to be able to supply my own plants. At my age I shouldn’t be creating more work for myself, it’s just extra watering though so I should be able to handle that.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 29, 2022, 08:17:56 am
Marina that’s horrid. About 10 days ago I cut lots off my dragon fruit and left them to dry. This afternoon I planted about 10 in pots and I have 3 inside, trying to root them in water. I’ve watched lots of you tube so hopefully I will get a couple of new plants. Last year we just stuck a bit in the ground and it grew. I’d love some fruit this year so I have my fingers crossed.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 29, 2022, 08:45:05 pm
As I said, I am not entirely sure that I have been hacked ... that is the problem.  I am basing my supposition on the fact that I have lost some files (c. 50 or thereabouts) ... but hacking does seem unlikely as the files missing are all my recipes from 2021 and 2022!!!  Very strange.  If, indeed, I have been hacked I hope the hacker is enjoying vegetarian / vegan TMX cooking!  Nothing other than the recipes appear to be missing.  As I said, very strange! :o
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Post by: cookie1 on October 30, 2022, 06:38:28 am
That is weird Marina.
I did the ironing this morning. We have a fairly busy week ahead of us.
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Post by: K Atie on November 05, 2022, 02:25:16 am
Another week gone ! Collected DD from college after her last exam . Two car load trips but only one to go back to the farm . A very long day trip for me , thankfully DD shared some of the driving . We took four hours return that’s a long time . So muddy we had to put work boots on to unload the car. DH DS last night took the fire truck in for inspection and a few minimum skills to do , eg a emergency fire risk they have to get in the back of fire truck and then pull the water over them well over the truck to be safe . Last night I dropped a birthday present to girlfriend and we may of shared a bottle of bubbles , thus the well cooked apricot chicken legs !! 
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Post by: K Atie on November 09, 2022, 07:45:40 pm
DD requested to have birthday lunch with her uni friends and a driving lesson prior !! Yesterday was big but I was the Chauffeur which was fine . We had a great day but a long one for me . Even went to a rooftop wine bar at sunset , then dropped DD in the city to meet a GF at a hip wine bar called She , i then picked DD up later . Thankfully all before 11pm . Home today .
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 10, 2022, 06:47:51 pm
Had a small eye procedure yesterday, it was nothing serious and I have a superb black eye today!  All is good, though and my eye should be fine by the weekend.
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Post by: judydawn on November 10, 2022, 11:30:55 pm
Ha ha no-one will believe your excuse for the black eye (apart from those you work with). Not long to wait for improvement thank goodness.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 11, 2022, 10:28:45 am
I’m glad it all went well Marina.
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Post by: K Atie on November 11, 2022, 11:11:54 am
Woke up a thousand bugs all over the kitchen and living hour later vacuumed and wiped down everything.. collected DS and a truck threw up a stone to chip my windscreen on the way home . Cooked dinner and all but DH went straight to bed !!
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Post by: cookie1 on November 12, 2022, 11:06:05 am
I’ve had that happen to me a few times KAtie, when we lived in the bush. Once was with a new car. 😀

Judy I believe Adelaide copped a severe storm. I hope everything is ok with you.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 12, 2022, 06:48:53 pm
Thanks again for the good wishes with the shift.  I should have taken notice of Judy and Gert about downsizing yeas ago. Although we sold and gave away mountains of stuff, we still have ended up with too much for the new house.
We have been fortunate in so many ways. The carriers have been amazing. A young 18 year old and his boss, a mammoth of a man have shifted some massive pieces of furniture upstairs. DS worked all day setting up the NBN and security system, and connected it to all our devices. When someone approaches the front door a photo shows up on my phone. I can talk to whoever it is. DD and Her friend shifted all the small and fragile stuff. At 8 pm we all, carriers included, sat down among the chaos and ate a massive pile of fish, chip, calamari rings and scallops, with cordial. The carriers are coming again on Monday .
There are lots of cupboards but I can only reach the first layer. The second layer with small steps and the top layer, no way. Fortunately the garage is massive and we have shelves along one wall. There is a door that goes from garage into pantry so I’m storing less used appliances there.
Upstairs are the bedrooms and bathrooms  and a lounge area with a large window that overlooks the park. Ral spent Saturday morning watching  the Archers doing their thing,
As KATIE said, the mosquitoes are bad. With all the doors open with the shift, we have had to spray several times. Yesterday was better with cooler weather and doors closed.
On Tuesday, special carriers are coming to install RAL special bed at new home. Until then we are still staying at DD.
Today more unpacking.
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Post by: judydawn on November 13, 2022, 01:04:52 am
Quote from: cookie1 on November 12, 2022, 11:06:05 am
Judy I believe Adelaide copped a severe storm. I hope everything is ok with you.

Yes it was cookie, thanks for asking. I was on a bus trip to different towns on the Fleurieu Peninsular but in spite of the rain, at first we did everything planned. Lunch was at the Yankalilla Hotel and the heavier rain arrived as we were boarding the bus for our trip home so we didn’t stop anywhere else. That was certainly a very scary trip, there were trees down (fortunately not onto the road), debris and flooding on the roads and many cars going the opposite direction to us had pulled over. We have a very experienced driver and we had full confidence in his ability to get us home safely with stories to tell. Back home we’d received 30mm which is a lot for my area, I could see that the lawns had been flooded but it had all drained away by the time I returned at 5.45 pm. Another great trip, we don’t let nature ruin our day if we can help it.

Chookie it’s so nice to hear that moving day finally arrived, what a well oiled team you have behind you and the finishing touch for the day was a perfect end to the hard work they all put in. I hope the rest of the move goes as smoothly.
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Post by: K Atie on November 13, 2022, 11:39:07 am
So pleased for you Chookie starting to move your things into your new home .
Today DD drove the last half of trip into the city . I have it seems a very bad case of conjunctivitis so trip to chemist special drops .. they don’t seem to be working or I’m getting worse . Off to the podiatrist tomorrow and maybe the doctor too . 
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Post by: mab19 on November 14, 2022, 02:56:18 am
Chookie, it's good to hear that you are finally moving in to your new home.  I hope it isn't too long before you are settled in.

Yesterday was DH birthday.  The family arrived with lunch from our favourite Italian restaurant and I made a trifle and fruit salad for dessert.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 15, 2022, 12:28:18 am
Chookie I am so pleased for you. Things are nearly ready for your new house.

I’m glad you are safe Judy. A Twitter aquaintance said she was quite frightened.

I got called up for jury duty yesterday. I have to report in on 12th December. Not the best time of year. I’m cross as in 5 months I would be too old to do it. Hopefully I will last the full day without falling asleep. I have to be in the city, at the court by 8.15am. That will be very hard. I’m usually still in my pys at that time of day. 😀😀😀😀
Hopefully I don’t have to sit on a trial that runs over Christmas.
On the plus side it will be a new adventure.
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Post by: judydawn on November 15, 2022, 11:50:44 am
It will be a great experience cookie, I loved my stint on the 3 cases I did many years ago and would have loved another call up. Yes you will be back on a time schedule and your retirement lifestyle will be paused for a while, I hope you enjoy it.
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Post by: K Atie on November 15, 2022, 11:53:50 am
What a few days , ended up at doctors extra eye Ointment to use at night !also have razor sore throat every time I swallow . Feet done tick . DD and I had gourmet pizza delivery so good . Today I’m so proud DD has been having lots of  driving lessons and we even did the test circuit in pouring rain . Today she passed with flying colours in typical Melbourne weather , four seasons in one day including hail . Home to DH ! He had a traumatic day as his DM ended up in an ambulance from the farm , not quite sure what is going on but thankfully in good hands now .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 16, 2022, 08:10:43 am
I hope your MIL is ok KAtie.

Judy I just hope I don't have to sit on a trial that lasts 2 weeks as it will take me right up to Christmas. I will do everything I can before hand.
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Post by: judydawn on November 16, 2022, 09:36:51 am
It certainly is a bad time to be called up cookie, I hope it all works out for you.
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Post by: K Atie on November 17, 2022, 07:58:55 am
Spent the day resting , no one home and I woke to a phone call at 9am !! Lasted an hour then back to bed . Eyes are getting better although one is particularly bloodshot ,but stabbing sore throat so not a lot to eat today lots of honey lemon hot water ( even added fresh ginger and turmeric) . Not Covid tested negative . Another night on my own so many plans now not done . Hopefully I’ll sleep tonight . DH dropped his wallet in the streets of Melbourne today ! Amazing he realised and five mins later the police rang him , they had his wallet . Apparently they have everyone phone no ! Think it was his licence that helped them . So lucky .
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Post by: judydawn on November 17, 2022, 08:30:31 am
Get well soon K Atie. Good news for DH after his wallet lost.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 17, 2022, 11:16:15 am
Although annoying jury  duty will be an adventure. Probably the worst part will be getting into the city in a presentable condition by 8.20am. 😀😀😀😀

Your DH was very lucky to get his wallet back KAtie. My DH’s wallet had an adventure yesterday. I washed it. He said I was just money laundering‼️ All the cards etc dried out ok.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 17, 2022, 06:44:14 pm
There has been so much happening to you all recently I thought it was about time I caught up on you all.

Chookie, so happy that your new home is all but ready for you and Ral to move into.  What a huge relief to be able to settle down and just begin to feel comfortable and relaxed together in your own surroundings once again.  You will both sort everything out before long and your kitchen won't know what's hit it once you get back into cooking mode again!

K Atie hope you are feeling better soon, you are sounding so miserable just now.

Personally I would hate jury duty, which is funny because everyone I know who has done it said they really enjoyed it and those who haven't been called say they would look forward to it.

Last week I had a small procedure to one of my eyes, just 10 minutes at the eye specialist and out I came with a black eye.It was a chalazion on the inside of my lower lid; nothing major, just a blocked duct. In all honesty, it didn't need to be done, but I had a small redness on my lid which was driving me nuts, so I decided to go ahead with it.  My eye is perfectly fine and most of the 'blackness' has gone now.

Yesterday we purchased a new TV, so the big adventure now is getting used to this one.  The old one must be about 15 years old and was still working, but it was obvious the screen was loosing clarity and the sound was not the best.  We will take that one up to Guildford and it can live out its retirement up there.

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Post by: K Atie on November 19, 2022, 04:16:59 am
Thanks girls nearly on the mend . Hope your eye recovers quickly .
There is bad weather predictions for today tonight and we are off to twins 21st in a  wool shed ! Let’s hope it doesn’t rain and not too cold . DH Omitted that he had house keys in his wallet too. So lucky . MIL well she is in Ballarat base and the Patient next to her has Covid as of yesterday arvo , ward locked down with her in it !!! I’m a lot concerned, DH DD missed out seeing her , this is possibly a good thing . So frustrating as doing tests but not knowing really what is going on .
DS is studying for his exams this week . He came home saying his year level have moved into the year 12 common room already . Life moves on very quickly .
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 19, 2022, 10:08:11 am
That is worrying news about your MIL K Atie, I hope she doesn't contract COVID on top of everything else.

By now you will have had the storm passing through.  We had it here too.  Very heavy rain, lots of thunder and lightning but, thankfully, no wind.
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Post by: judydawn on November 19, 2022, 10:25:13 am
Looks like a lot of us had the storm. We had a doosie this afternoon and preceding that, everyone I’ve spoken to was woken by thunder at 3 am this morning. More to come tomorrow (Sunday).

I had something similar done some years back Marina, I don’t remember being bruised but I do remember the pain. TVs are certainly different than they were 15 years ago, have fun trying to work out your new one if neither of you are technically minded.

Poor MIL K Atie, fingers crossed she will be OK. Enjoy your night out, I hope the wool shed is reasonably waterproof.
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Post by: K Atie on November 19, 2022, 09:41:11 pm
We had a great night in a very sturdy wool shed , but once there a huge downpour roaring thunder so we all just ate and enjoyed. DS had rearranged his room put his desk back into his bedroom. DH early this morning took DD to train station to go out to lunch in the city ! Resting this am , DS better get up and relight the fire that he forgot about last night .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 20, 2022, 12:34:40 pm
Caught up with a few friends today. Some visited and a couple on the phone.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 21, 2022, 07:41:00 pm
Great to catch up with everyone. The weather has been unreal. It is extremely cold with very gusty strong wind. The new house has good zoned heating. We are still getting used to it. Finally got the dishwasher to work. Still got too much stuff. The builder who cut the hole for the lift also did a couple of extra small jobs for us. He refused payment as RAL made him coffee each day. I’m not baking yet . Still trying to get things placed. 2 more boxes for OP shop and very full recycle bins.
GC set up big TV , printer and 2 Apple Home devices at the weekend. We are enjoying the view from the upstairs windows. Something is always happening in the park.
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Post by: K Atie on November 21, 2022, 10:21:28 pm
Chookie you will be very pleased once the lift is up and working . DD was sorting her things and the recycle and ,and recycle bins will be extremely full this week .
Unfortunately yesterday MIL has Covid moved her into a Covid ward this is a Ballarat base public ! All her tests cannot be done now like MRI . it’s not what one wants to hear at all .

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Post by: cookie1 on November 22, 2022, 11:19:22 am
Not good news K Atie.

I can imagine your view of the park Chookie. It’s lovely to have a pleasant outlook.

Yesterday we saw the lawyer who is sorting MIL’s will. Small steps but hopefully it will get sorted now. This man seems very efficient. 

Today I had a KAtie day. I went to the hairdresser, then over to DFO to pick up some sneakers, then to pick up a couple of things DD had ordered at the local Westfield. Home for lunch and then over to another local shopping centre to the Bg W for DD again. At least I easily got my 10,000 steps.
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Post by: K Atie on November 23, 2022, 10:35:58 am
Cookie you made me laugh I do stop a lot too . Well done on fitting so much in .
Chookie that view must be very special.
Cleaned up bugs behind a couch . DD mowed the back garden ! Not the front or the mower would be bogged . Took a wheelbarrow of garden rubbish to the burn pile . Mosquitoes biting right through my jeans . I now spray the back door with crawling insect spray , hoping this will stop them coming in or us all bitten when we put our boots shoes on .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 23, 2022, 11:42:06 am
I did my grocery shopping today.
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Post by: mab19 on November 24, 2022, 07:46:57 am
Supermarket shopping yesterday and then a trip to the library.
Mostly cooking today and a little bit of reading.
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Post by: K Atie on November 24, 2022, 08:04:10 am
Not sure if I said earlier but DD got her Ps the other day in and even got 100% . So since then just not driven yesterday she went to the other farm and washed her DG car ! Today I collected mail it had the hard license in the mail . A  GF rang and asked her over ... looks like my car is the go to at the moment. Only problem was there was massive water over the road , we sorted I went to look in DH car and she then went the really long way , glad it was close to home . Now I’ve cooked dinner no one home , maybe it might be dinner for tomorrow night when we are all home !
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Post by: cookie1 on November 25, 2022, 11:41:09 am
DD had done some more click and collect so. Went up to the local Westfield again, with the people chasing Black Friday bargains. I have never seen it so busy. I did pick up a couple of bargains.
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Post by: K Atie on November 27, 2022, 11:04:32 am
Oh forgot to say DD collected her DB from boarding school early morning he finished year 11 exams off till Tuesday, they did the grocery shopping and took themselves out to lunch all on me . Today I tried to clean up the breezeway all day many trips to the recycle bin and landfill bin , cleaned up all those pesky bugs , rather sore tonight . Really doesn’t look like I’ve done anything much , oh well I know I have bring on tomorrow. DD is also trying to sort out her room , all the uni gear from the whole year too. Really hope we make more of an impact this week .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 27, 2022, 12:18:20 pm
Not a lot. A bit of cooking. Then a friend dropped in.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 27, 2022, 06:27:43 pm
Went into Castlemaine early in the morning to get a few odds and ends that I needed and got held up by a 'parade' of trucks!  The annual Truck Show was on just out of town and all the trucks were spruced up and they drove through Castlemaine then on to Campbells Creek where the camp site was.  I got caught waiting for them all to pass - I estimate a couple of hundred in all.  The run from Castlemaine to Campbells Creek normally takes 5 minutes - it took me 1 1/2 hours!!!
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Post by: judydawn on November 27, 2022, 09:26:36 pm
Oh no Marina, I hope you like trucks!
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Post by: mab19 on November 28, 2022, 04:40:52 am
DD took me to the Black Friday sales yesterday.  I bought some new bed linen, a couple of Christmas presents and a copy of the RTE Dinner Book.  We then went out for lunch to our favourite Italian restaurant.  A  nice day out but very tiring.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 28, 2022, 09:06:12 pm
K Atie I feel for you with DML in hospital.
We have a very small area of lawn out the front of our new home. Ral said he would like to mow it. ,! So we bought an electric mower. All the clippings go into a Green Bin. ( new experience for us) He really isn’t up to doing this , however it he wants to have a go this is good. Neighbours who drove by waved and gave him thumbs up.
The lift is wonderful. Best money we have ever spent, ( next to TMX of course. )  we go up and down frequently and I have set up a coffee/ tea station upstairs. I’ll try taking some videos and post.
Visited big shopping center,  10 minutes away.
We still need to reduce furniture. Sell or give away but needs to go.
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Post by: judydawn on November 28, 2022, 10:15:31 pm
Good to see you’re getting into the neighbourhood facilities Chookie. The lift will make your lives so much easier and good on Ral for wanting to help out with household chores.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 29, 2022, 11:49:17 am
That all sounds lovely Chookie. I’m sure Ral felt so helpful “helping” out. I think it’s a male thing. 😀😀😀😀

We went over to see my brother today. It’s his birthday soon, but I will be on Jury Duty on the day.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 29, 2022, 05:14:11 pm
Glad to hear that you are settling in, Chookie.  Getting the lift installed was a brilliant idea and will make your lives so much easier.  It is a very positive thing for Ral to be mowing lawns, even if it may be a bit beyond him, it will give him some feelings of normality and positivity in his days.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 29, 2022, 08:24:04 pm
Today we are going to our storage unit to collect a few things.
I bought a new door mat at Provincial and during a heavy downpour it leached out brown dye. Looks awful. Tried to remove it but didn’t work. A trip to Bunnings to get some help.
Have advertised some more things to sell.
Finally got in touch with cabinet maker. Will come next week but won’t be doing anything until after Xmas.
Did the gardening , took 1 hour. !! Vacuumed whole house in 1/2 hour.
Was worried about BBQ , not to worry as everyone is doing it.
Neighbour from Invermay coming to visit this afternoon. She has been keeping an eye on Ral as she is an experienced cancer nurse. We are so very lucky.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 30, 2022, 01:09:39 pm
So lovely to see your neighbour from Invermay Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 30, 2022, 10:50:12 pm
 2 more of our neighbours from Invermay are coming for morning tea next Tuesday. They are bringing cake.  ;D. Things are starting to feel a little more ‘normal’.
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Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2022, 06:48:36 am
It sounds like you’ve settled in nicely Chookie. At our age, those cleaning times sound perfect to me so enjoy all the free time you’re going to have. I hope you find something that will get that stain out of the verandah, that’s not good at all.
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Post by: mab19 on December 03, 2022, 04:16:27 am
Finishing off some Christmas cards ready for posting.
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Post by: K Atie on December 03, 2022, 07:37:32 am
DD and I had Dentist appointments ! DD drove and I went in my car , always those first P long drives are more taxing on the parents , all good . Now I am up for another crown , one tooth has cracked in three places yikes ! New year special for me ! We decided last night was so warm that a wine bar was to go so an Aperol was enjoyed ! Home to 32 degrees, cats are flat cats to hot but so nice  too . While we were away BIL collect DS and then feed the boys dinner , very kind . They are trying to eat up MILs freezer food I think .
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Post by: cookie1 on December 03, 2022, 09:10:20 am
Stayed home and did a few jobs today.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 03, 2022, 08:08:58 pm
Ral and I had our first day off in months. We went to Creswick to order some Xmas pastries. There is the most amazing French Patisserie there. We had coffee and Danish pastry sitting outside. It was so nice ( though we were in France);we decided to stay for lunch. As I have thrown out a lot of clothes, I bought a new summer jacket.  Amazing what a lift a little retail therapy does. Rubylala brand. Never heard of it.
We had our first touch of Summer yesterday. Can’t open any of the upstairs windows. One of the little problems encounter when you buy a house that hasn’t been lived in. We have a list of small things that need attention.
Tested oven with thermometer and it seems accurate. No steam and fan seems very harsh. 2 oven, both the same. Might make some Portuguese custard tarts to try it out.
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Post by: K Atie on December 03, 2022, 09:41:12 pm
The other day I was naughty and purchased cardamom buns from Phillips bakery ! Then to Lune the next morning and got their new December cherry chocolate danish ! So naughty but for all of us . Don’t think I’ll have much energy today after a few busy days and more next week .
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 04, 2022, 03:06:01 am
So good to see you getting your cooking mojo back and slowly getting back of your new routine Chookie.  It brought a big smile to my face to read your post.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 04, 2022, 05:14:43 am
I was sitting on the front verandah chatting to my hens (a very much one-sided conversation, I must admit) when I heard lots of strange bird noises on the grass - it was four homeless ducklings.  I couldn't see or hear their mum anywhere and tried to steer them to a bird bath of water so they could at least hydrate themselves, but they wouldn't let me near them.  Hopefully they will be OK, but they were very young, so I am hoping mum will hear them and turn up.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 04, 2022, 11:14:40 am
I hope Mother duck finds the babies.

Chookie what a lovely outing for you both. Wonderful.

Today we had the car club Christmas lunch. Quite enjoyable. We had ham, turkey, lots of roast vegetables and several salads to choose from. Also a roll. Dessert was a small Christmas pudding with packet custard. Lovely company.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 04, 2022, 08:50:24 pm
Marina, very strange about the ducklings.
Cookie, sounds lovely.
Big rock concert in park , Spilt Milk.  No noise, wind blowing noise away. Great to see lots of young people dressed up and heading towards the park.
Yesterday we had the biggest, nicest surprise for a long time. When we bought the new house, we knew our lovely GP lived in the same street. In fact he and family live right next door. Yesterday they came to visit. They are lovely people. Wife an Ag Scientist and 2 small boys, 10 and 8. They have a double block with an extensive veggie garden. They brought us some home grown lettuce. They are happy to have us as neighbours.
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Post by: judydawn on December 04, 2022, 09:33:43 pm
How wonderful Chookie, what a surprise that must have been. 
Best seats in the house for any concerts in the park, not your type of music but great to watch from the activities from a safe distance.
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Post by: mab19 on December 05, 2022, 04:48:46 am
We have a mother duck and 8 ducklings in the park behind us, we often hear them when they are going to the creek.
Chookie, it's nice to have good neighbours.  We have good neighbours on one side but the other side rarely speak of acknowledge you.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 05, 2022, 08:34:48 am
How wonderful to have your GP as your neighbour Chookie.
This morning I went for my 6 monthly check up at the dermatologist. He used a fair bit of liquid nitrogen on me and I go back in January to have a skin cancer removed, near my eye.
This afternoon I went to the eye specialist
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Post by: judydawn on December 05, 2022, 01:31:19 pm
Those check-ups are so important aren’t they cookie. You were obviously a sun lover in your younger days.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 05, 2022, 04:16:36 pm
How lovely that you already knew your neighbour, Chookie ... and the vege garden is a bonus!!  My neighbour always shares his extra produce with me and it is lovely to be able to reciprocate in some way.

Somehow I couldn't see you and Ral attending a Spilt Milk concert ... not that I have ever heard of them, mind you, but seeing loads of people out enjoying themselves on a sunny day has a lovely atmosphere (I would take a guess that K Atie, or her kids, know the group though)
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Post by: K Atie on December 05, 2022, 09:05:13 pm
Yes believe DDs friends where there . Chookie it would have been great that the wind was blowing the right way for you , how fun to see .
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Post by: cookie1 on December 06, 2022, 12:12:02 pm
Quote from: judydawn on December 05, 2022, 01:31:19 pm
Those check-ups are so important aren’t they cookie. You were obviously a sun lover in your younger days.

Not really a sun lover Judy. In fact I hated it. Most things are on my right arm, shoulder and right side of my face and neck. From driving home to the farm quite often (a 5 hour drive) with the window down and the sun on me. No air con in those days. Although my melanoma was in the centre of my back, apparently they can pop up anywhere.
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Post by: judydawn on December 06, 2022, 10:18:53 pm
Ah yes, never thought of that cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2022, 11:24:37 am
Grocery shopping this morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 07, 2022, 06:15:16 pm
Yesterday, big load to Op Shop. Still selling and giving away stuff.
Visit to Dr for scripts. He said to bang on their door if we ever need him in the middle of the night. Would have o be desperate to to that.
Visit to gut Dr., for me. All going well.
Cookie, good going to have those skin checks. I got into a little trouble for not having some fasting blood tests. Must do it.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 08, 2022, 07:33:18 am
DH is due to have some fasting blood tests last week. Like you he has been busy Chookie. You obviously have a lovely GP. Not many would say that.

Catching up on housework today. Visitors also which is lovely.
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Post by: K Atie on December 09, 2022, 11:10:36 am
Monday’s job for you Chookie  to have a fasting blood test !
What a day ! I seem to be running in circles, dropped into town to get some sourdough DH ordered, brought so baked goods from local church group . Chattered to friends of MILs . Had a sad call from a v close friend. Leaped into car to do the shopping ( haha as in I also needed to do Christmas shopping that didn’t happen ) collected DS from Rist ( ag cert 111 course) dog training! Home . Meanwhile DH and his siblings had a meeting for his DM at the rehabilitation center !! It’s an epic journey of shear determination of my MIL to stay just where she is as she likes it there . Well news for her it’s a stepping stone no the Ritiz ! Too funny really. All will work out fine but testing times for all . Day gone and not much achieved foe me . 
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Post by: achookwoman on December 11, 2022, 10:17:07 pm
Oh KAtie, feel for you all with MIL and rehab center. It’s the one on one care that they give.  Fortunately for us, RAL couldn’t get out of there fast enough. ( although they did follow him home)

Any one who makes their own bread, please read this . It’s in the Australian Guardian,
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Post by: cookie1 on December 13, 2022, 05:59:22 am
Yesterday I reported for jury duty. There was more security checking done than boarding a plane. The 500+ of us were put into a very large room and shown videos etc about jury duty. A group of 20 were then taken out, (the numbers being drawn by a ballot) and then another 20 selected. I was in that number. We were taken outside and told we weren’t required yesterday or today and to report tomorrow morning. Hopefully I get tipped out then too.
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Post by: trudy on December 13, 2022, 08:43:54 am
Being called for jury duty is something I have always dreaded Cookie.  Fingers crossed that you aren’t called for a case.
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Post by: judydawn on December 13, 2022, 11:03:37 am
I would have been devastated if I wasn’t called out cookie, it’s a great experience. A little close to Christmas now though to be starting a case so maybe you’ll be lucky next time too.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 13, 2022, 06:09:54 pm
Like Trudy, jury duty does not appeal to me and I hope I never get the call.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 14, 2022, 11:40:46 am
I went back in for jury duty today. I got called out for duty, then as the jury officer was speaking to us she took a call. The case that we were to be the jury for had been abandoned. I was very pleased. We were then dismissed for the rest of the week. Apparently this isn’t uncommon. People plead guilty at the last moment and the jury is no longer needed.
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Post by: K Atie on December 15, 2022, 10:51:37 am
Yesterday was a big one . A long drive to have our last bookclub lunch out ! A adventure it was , DF drove but had a trailer on the back with a ute to be repaired, collected another passenger dropped trailer and ute off . Out to lunch by the sea at a surf club . Shopped with GF the Main Street . Numerous stops for collecting things then home . A quick make dinner steak and veg put into a thermoserver in the microwave to keep warm ( hoping no one turns it on ) then my second bookclub Zoom ! Dinner very late . Today was ok but unfortunately just near by there was a farm accident ,makes me very sad this happens (and nervous for DH ) . Update Jerry our naught cat has gone missing again since Saturday, naughty thing hope he returns soon .
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Post by: cookie1 on December 16, 2022, 07:06:24 am
I hope you find Jerry KAtie.
I’ve caught up with some housework today. I was being cross with DH as there was strawberry trekked everywhere. Lucky he was at a meeting as I checked my shoes and it was me.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 16, 2022, 06:49:04 pm
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I hope you find Jerry KAtie.
I’ve caught up with some housework today. I was being cross with DH as there was strawberry trekked everywhere. Lucky he was at a meeting as I checked my shoes and it was me.
That could have been a major oops Cookie
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Post by: K Atie on December 17, 2022, 10:44:16 am
Dropped DD off for lunch did some shopping! Even got some potting mix for the vegetable garden ! We put cardboard down on the back seat for the bags !! Home late today to find they where wet and so is the seat ,lifted it up to dry left the door open and the wind and sun to dry , might do that again tomorrow. Naughty Jerry is still not home really hope he comes home .
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Post by: cookie1 on December 17, 2022, 10:47:47 am
Not a lot done here. I planted out 3 Dragon Fruits that I had rooted in water inside. Hopefully they will do well outside.
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Post by: K Atie on December 19, 2022, 10:31:38 am
Lots of washing , great drying day . Sorted out a shelf in the pantry cupboard.
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Post by: Cornish Cream on December 19, 2022, 10:51:39 am
Yes the Forum was off line. JD, Cookie and I alerted Admin that it was down and has got it going again.
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2022, 10:53:18 am
Yay, welcome back everyone.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 19, 2022, 11:07:28 am
Yeah. Great news.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 20, 2022, 05:49:34 am
Good news about the Jury Cookie. I got called up last year but pleaded age and RAL. DS was called up a couple of years ago.  They got locked up in a Private Hotel , over night for a couple of days.
Busy today, made Strawberry Conserve from my blog.  Visit to Dr for new scrips. Making large loaf of bread. Lovely warm weather so sandwiches for lunch.
Next door neighbour gave us a pile of lettuce.  Making salad.
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Post by: mab19 on December 20, 2022, 09:15:57 am
Supermarket shopping this morning, we went early to avoid the crowd but everyone else seemed to have the same idea.

I spent 15 mins standing in a queue at the bank today, there was only one teller working and about 12 people in the queue.   I got fed up with waiting and walked out.   The next business I went to was the same so I walked out of there too.  At this time of year I would have thought that they would put on more staff.

Visitors yesterday afternoon and 3 more this afternoon. 

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Post by: cookie1 on December 20, 2022, 11:20:55 am
That’s not very helpful Mab. It makes me cross when businesses don’t seem prepared for this time of year. I realise they may be short of staff but I’m sure they could at least someone extra.
It was hot here again today.
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Post by: judydawn on December 20, 2022, 12:25:12 pm
All the banks have closed around where I live but I can get money from the post office. I took all my coins for the year in before the bank closed but from now on I’ll let the grand-kids have it and they can deal with the problem of finding a bank that takes money.  I believe you have to tip it into a machine that counts it and I can’t be bothered finding a branch that has one of those machines. I feel sorry for the oldies who don’t do online banking.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 20, 2022, 06:47:33 pm
Yes, Judy, so many businesses have changed over the years.  When we first started up I used to get a whole range of postage stamps for mailing out items then, one day I went in to restock and was told they don't issue stamps any more!  Well, you can get perhaps 2 - 3 different values of stamps, but we used to hold about 15 or so of different values.  Their main focus is now on their bits and pieces that they sell in their "Post Shop"s.  In a way I understand with so many people sending emails it has cut into their base business, but if we ran our business the same way as the PO runs theirs we would have had to close down years ago due to inefficiency, etc. 

As for the banks ... we used to have the main four and a couple of the smaller banks as well down our street, now we only have WBC and CBA.  The absence of banks is a huge challenge for businesses, particularly retail where we handle cash transactions - fortunately we are with the WBC and they have deigned to remain open ... so far.

These businesses are no longer there for their customers but for their share holders.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 20, 2022, 10:45:17 pm
Had a Woolies delivery at 7 am. Then had the dreaded blood test that I have been putting off for 6 months. Bunnings is open until 10 pm.  Went last night and managed to get most of what I wanted. 1 inexperienced girl on checkout. Poor kid.
I think it might be good to go shopping late.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 21, 2022, 12:05:53 pm
I did my grocery shopping this morning and we had visitors this afternoon.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 21, 2022, 05:43:11 pm
I will be going down at about 6.00 this morning for my groceries, just hoping the shelf stackers have been busy last night and everything I want will be available.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 21, 2022, 07:09:03 pm
Getting up at 6 am to make 24 Portuguese Custard Tarts as gifts. Rolled pastry and made custard last night.
Ral in Hospital for the day.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 22, 2022, 07:37:33 am
Some housework today, no cooking. It's a bit too warm.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 22, 2022, 09:57:16 am
Arrived at the supermarket at 6.30 this morning ... only to find it has special Xmas hours and would open at 7.00 am!!!
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Post by: achookwoman on December 22, 2022, 07:02:37 pm
Picking up Xmas ham and a hamper as a gift. Making Strawberry Conserve and having my hair trimmed.
Last evening we sat upstairs and watched the storm pass us by.
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Post by: K Atie on December 22, 2022, 09:30:48 pm
Yesterday we did a grocery shop , lots of odd jobs in town . DD reminded me that everything for lunch closes early so it was a mad dash . Every trip I seem to forget something, today it was Diesel . So late for lunch 3pm that they gave us free apple and almond muffins!! We got caught in the storm it was such heavy rain but nothing like Geelong .
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Post by: cookie1 on December 23, 2022, 12:42:20 pm
I heard about the storms that were round Melbourne. It’s been very hot over here.

I did the washing this morning, we then had visitors and after I had to go out for a hair appointment  .I’ve changed my hair, instead of covering up the grey at the front, the hairdresser has added a lot more through my hair. I’m not sure if I like it. Time will tell.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 23, 2022, 07:00:47 pm
Strangely enough, we didn't get that storm on our side of town, we didn't even know it had happened until we saw the news in the morning.

Super mad day at work yesterday making sure all bills were paid and everything was OK for our break.  Last minute vege shopping this morning then I am under control (until the next disaster, that is!)
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Post by: mab19 on December 24, 2022, 12:38:53 am
I did the washing this morning and then a general tidy up before visitors arrive.
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Post by: K Atie on December 24, 2022, 01:08:13 pm
Set the dinning room table . Cleaned up and looked for all those little dishes spoons etc . Day was busy preparing for tomorrow. Slipped in for Xmas carols ( as MIL can’t be there I had to be the one to represent family , tiny church only about 12 people . Home to wrap presents. 
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Post by: K Atie on December 26, 2022, 09:39:42 am
Opps I posted what we did for Christmas in what you are cooking today !
Boxing Day today so so hot 37 . Washed all day and DS DH harvested after lunch. DS is really enjoying driving the header . DD has gone out to be the pilot driver so they can move header chaser bin from one property to the next and the ute . Now DS not on the home farm he will need to be picked up , here he drove down the internal laneway to get home . 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 26, 2022, 10:49:06 am
My brother and his wife came for lunch today. It helped diminish the leftovers a bit.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2022, 07:04:18 am
It’s our 50th wedding anniversary today. A very quiet celebration.
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Post by: judydawn on December 27, 2022, 08:11:22 am
Congratulations on your Golden Anniversary Cookie & Mr Cookie, well done guys.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 27, 2022, 08:15:06 pm
Congratulations, Cookie.  Well done both of you.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 28, 2022, 07:19:34 am
Thanks Judy and Marina.
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Post by: mab19 on December 28, 2022, 07:53:44 am
Cookie, Congratulations to you and your DH on your 50th Wedding Anniversary.
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Post by: K Atie on December 28, 2022, 11:56:39 am
Cookie congratulations on your 50th wedding anniversary .
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Post by: cookie1 on December 30, 2022, 06:02:25 am
Thanks everyone.
Did some washing today, too hot to iron.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 30, 2022, 08:07:17 pm
Congrats Cookie and Mr Cookie. Well done. I smiled, teachers holiday wedding .
We have no air/con. No one will come to look at it. Coping so far . DD said come to her home if it gets too hot. Fans doing a good job so far. Had thought of checking into a local hotel but too difficult with Rals medical needs.
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Post by: K Atie on December 30, 2022, 09:29:40 pm
Chookie is the aircon a split system one ? The filter may need cleaning . But don’t you get up there please . I dropped our remote down behind the hydronic panel the other day ! Lucky DH managed to prise it out . With them the remotes get low with batteries they are hard to work too. 
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Post by: mab19 on December 31, 2022, 02:55:30 am
I seem to have lost a light summer dress that I wear around the house so I have spent some time searching cupboards and drawers looking for it but with no luck. 
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Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2022, 11:28:14 am
Chookie that is not good.
Mab your dress hasn’t fallen off the hanger into the bottom of the wardrobe has it?
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Post by: K Atie on January 01, 2023, 01:49:37 pm
Three trips out , one to water MIL pots collect a few cans from shearer’s fridge . Then lunch paddock drop off and dinner tonight . I waited till it got down to 38 to cook steak on BBQUE.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 01, 2023, 11:43:02 pm
KAtie the Air/con is new and a Braemar heating with add on cooling. An Eco thing. Supposed to save energy. Certainly is at the moment!
Also with the Weber Q, I cook in a dish and then finish off on the grill. This way, most of the fat has cooked out and finishing off just a few flames.
Not doing much today.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 04, 2023, 11:23:10 am
I did the grocery shopping this morning and ran into friends.  It took a lot longer than planned, but I didn’t mind.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 04, 2023, 05:33:28 pm
Cleared out and cleaned the worst room in the house - it was in such a state even the cobwebs had cobwebs!  It had been used as a dumping ground for years and I simply could not get in to clean it up so we decided it just had to be sorted, so now everything has been moved out into our lounge (which is now full of boxes and boxes full of goodness knows what) and we are culling all the mess - Oh Joy!!!
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Post by: achookwoman on January 04, 2023, 08:02:29 pm
Marina, I feel for you. Horrible job but feels good when done.
I’m really pixxxx off. Went for blood test yesterday and I’m now covered in bruises. Never going to that place again.
No action on A/C until next week. One hot day coming up.
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Post by: judydawn on January 04, 2023, 09:26:10 pm
It’s interesting read what you're all up to post Christmas. I love tackling jobs that have been put off, once you get started you just keep on going I find. Have fun sorting what you have in those mystery boxes Marina.  I decided it was time to give my tiled areas another good scrub, a big job but I started early and was very pleased with the result. Had a bit of a rest then defrosted both freezers, culling some food as I went through each drawer. Once again living from the freezer until I get the contents down a lot more.
Chookie I hope your a/c problem does get fixed eventually, lucky you haven’t had too many hot days yet. I’ve always found blood testing nurses to be a bit hit and miss, some are brilliant and have no trouble at all finding a vein but others not so good. I’d definitely be looking elsewhere if I ended up with severe bruising.
Margaret I’ve also ‘lost’ pieces of clothing every now and then, it’s so frustrating. I usually find the piece somewhere eventually - it’s an ‘oh there you are’ moment when I do.
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Post by: mab19 on January 05, 2023, 02:31:27 am
Judy, I still haven't found the dress, but I do have some nice tidy cupboards and drawers.

I tided out the pantry yesterday, washed all the shelves and wiped over all the containers.

I did the grocery shopping this morning, there are still lots of empty spaces on the shelves. 
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Post by: cookie1 on January 06, 2023, 06:30:06 am
The shelves are empty here too Mab. No eggs rolled oats and other things.
I have spent most of the morning ringing silly Model A members who don't read their newsletters. Membership was to be renewed by 1 January. They haven't done it and you must be a member of a club to get the concession on your vehicle licensing. They will have to pay full license if they don't renew. It's worse than chasing the kids at school. The excuses are good, however I haven't come across the dog ate my newsletter yet. ;D ;D
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Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2023, 08:11:22 am
Margaret I’ve joined you in the search for a piece of clothing, goodness knows where my item has gone as I remember seeing it only a few days ago. It will show up.

Cookie, I’m sure they will renew their membership once they’ve received your phone call.

Today I went to Ikea for a new pillow. It’s impossible to walk out of there with just the one item you went for but I enjoyed my little ramble and only got lost once. If only their dockets were more like other retailers I might know down the track what I did buy, I couldn’t make head nor tail out of the descriptions. It know it’s all correct pricing as you do self service there and I checked the price that came up on each item as I went. I just noticed the clock I bought, it’s waiting to be put up - I’d already forgotten about that one!
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Post by: K Atie on January 06, 2023, 12:07:05 pm
Judy IKEA is addictive, bet they have feathered pillows there too . Slow day for harvest DS finely finished the last paddock of Canola ! All hands on deck tomorrow to move equipment to wheat paddock. I think I’ll slip off early to do food shopping. Been eating odds and ends out of the freezer . But some nice fresh meat will be in order ! Need inspiration for meals . DS said it was a little hard to eat a piece of fresh salmon and couscous the other night ! Must of been a bit bumpy .
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Post by: achookwoman on January 06, 2023, 09:37:07 pm
I haven’t lost any clothing but Ral has lost 2 pairs of shorts. No idea where they are.
Yesterday I did a big shop at Aldi. They were reducing the prices on lots of stuff leftover from Xmas. Best bargain was a huge Turkey breast. Cooked. No way we could eat it all but rang DD and she was happy to take 1/2. I’m a bit suspicious of commercially cook meat but this was very nice.
Also bought 5 boxes of strawberries and made 2 lots of Strawberry Conserve. These were better quality than the previous ones. Enough strawberries left over to try Strawberry Fluff. $2.50 a box of 250g.
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Post by: judydawn on January 07, 2023, 06:54:21 am
K Atie, I only go to Ikea every 2-3 years so a splurge here and there is OK. I was after a memory foam pillow and they have so many different ones there, I don’t know about feather ones but they might have them. I have 2 on my spare bed but I didn’t like them, I need more support than they gave.

Like Chookie I also love seeing fields of canola too, yellow is a happy colour.
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Post by: K Atie on January 08, 2023, 05:27:50 am
Yes Judy the flowering canola is so picturesque. They end up black seeds and are all through the work clothes . The header did a malfunction a seal went yesterday afternoon just as they were about to start on the wheat …. Boys drove to Ballarat last night to collect said part ( size of a pea) home at 1.40 am DS did all his night hours ! All super tiered today . Yet finely DH DS are out this arvo harvesting Wheat . Very very warm . DD did a lunch run at 2pm and a bunker sample run . 38/39 !!! Cannot be bothered to cook but will have to do something for dinner .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 08, 2023, 05:47:54 am
Some farmers nearer to the city have trouble with people wandering in the canola to get a selfie over here.
Most harvesting is completed over this way. They usually finish before Christmas but it was a very good season this year.
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Post by: judydawn on January 08, 2023, 06:10:13 am
Very little done here, sitting around watching cricket then went to DD’s for a swim which was nice.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 08, 2023, 09:56:56 am
Our new house has turf nature strip. As we are on a corner it has 3 parts. With the hot weather, it has started to die back. We bought a new sprinkler but it only does a bit at a time. Our neighbour, our GP, came in and asked if he could set up an auto watering system for us. He spent yesterday afternoon setting up the system. It’s wonderful as it has a timer.
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Post by: judydawn on January 08, 2023, 12:28:50 pm
Great neighbour Chookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 08, 2023, 05:16:21 pm
You are so lucky, Chookie, a good neighbour is worth their weight in gold.
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Post by: K Atie on January 08, 2023, 09:36:14 pm
Chookie such a great neighbor. Maybe you could turn the corner nature strip into a vegetable garden !! Flat day here too hot and I think it was a migraine that kept me very quiet . All getting better now , thankfully cooler today so hope I get a lot more done and some cooking .
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Post by: mab19 on January 08, 2023, 11:53:00 pm
Chookie, you are so lucky to have such a thoughtful neighbour.   I wish mine were as considerate. they have 2 dogs. 1 barks all day and the other whines all the time.  They are very strange people and don't talk or acknowledge you in any way, just walk with their heads down.

Update.  I have found the missing dress at last, now if I could only find the shoe that went missing after I chased a spider two nights ago.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 09, 2023, 06:59:13 am
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Chookie, you are so lucky to have such a thoughtful neighbour.   I wish mine were as considerate. they have 2 dogs. 1 barks all day and the other whines all the time.  They are very strange people and don't talk or acknowledge you in any way, just walk with their heads down.

Update.  I have found the missing dress at last, now if I could only find the shoe that went missing after I chased a spider two nights ago.
Great news about the dress Mab. Now for the shoe.
What lovely neighbours your GP and his family are Chookie.

I did a bit of housework today.
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Post by: K Atie on January 09, 2023, 10:39:28 am
Lots of cooking today
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 09, 2023, 05:43:41 pm
End of the holiday, heading home today. :(
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Post by: achookwoman on January 09, 2023, 08:14:30 pm
Trying to get someone/ anyone to look at our A/C. Drove down town to the head office of the A/C firm responsible as they weren’t toking phone calls. Said they don’t work with our builder. Gave us a phone number. He isn’t licensed to work on A/C only heating. And on and on it goes. We are in for a week of hot weather. DD wants us to go to her house. Ral doesn’t want to go. I understand this as it requires organising so much stuff. Think I might just go and buy 2 portable A/C units for our bedrooms. Any ideas ?
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Post by: K Atie on January 09, 2023, 09:51:07 pm
Chookie that’s not good how frustrating. Not sure what you would get , but the only portable fans we have used are the box , square ones that are the best , pedestal fans are ok for the night but easy to knock into . As you know the good guys are normally very good .
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 09, 2023, 11:27:16 pm
Chookie, that is terrible, it couldn't have happened at a worse time of the year.  I think the idea of a couple of portable a/c units or even an evaporative cooler (something like this https://www.harveynorman.com.au/honeywell-es800-indoor-portable-evaporative-cooler.html) could well help, but you will probably have to run it near a slightly open window otherwise it will make the room a bit damp and  you have to keep it topped up with water once or twice a day, depending on the unit.
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Post by: mab19 on January 10, 2023, 12:10:35 am
Chookie, that is terrible, especially with this hot weather coming.    That is a very poor response from the A/C company, it's their product that is the problem, not the builders.  Can you take this to Consumer Affairs.  Portable A/C units would help but you shouldn't have to do that.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 10, 2023, 06:31:32 am
I was thinking about this on my drive down today and suddenly realised that your purchase agreement with the agent from whom you purchased your house should have a clause whereby all electrical / electronic items must be in working order for a defined period of time after purchase.  I just recalled this when I remembered you had to replace something very expensive in your house at Cherokee when it was sold.  I imagine you and Ral have obviously thought of this anyway, but wanted to jog your memory to check this out.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 10, 2023, 08:22:49 am
Thanks everyone for your support and suggestions. The boss of the company turned up today and has got the A/C working.  He is sending out a specialist on Thursday. He thinks not enough air was flowing through the system and the coils were freezing up and therefore shutting down the system.
We didn’t use the’  Cancer card ‘ to put pressure on the company, but it was obvious to him as he checked out all the settings that there were serious issues going on here. You cannot believe the relief we are feeling. 
I think I will contact the Ballarat Council and see if some sort of emergency program can be set up for the holidays.  The Dentists have a system where there are Dentists available.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 10, 2023, 10:01:53 am
BRILLIANT NEWS - did he say why it took so long for them to come and check the system out?  The main thing is that it is fine now, and your idea for the council to compile an emergency programme has a huge benefit for people who need urgent help during holiday times.
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Post by: K Atie on January 10, 2023, 11:24:26 am
That’s great news Chookie . Harvesting wheat today so lunch and dinner for boys in paddock! It’s 10.30 pm and still out there . Hopefully home soon as DS and I have a day trip to city for dentist and I was hoping DS would drive but he might need to sleep .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 10, 2023, 11:39:24 am
Oh Chookie I am so pleased that something has been done at last.

Your idea of chatting to the council is very good. There must be a lot of people that would need to use something like that.

HURRAH
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Post by: achookwoman on January 10, 2023, 07:59:32 pm
Marina, no excuses. All the tradies are on holiday. This is fair enough, everyone needs a holiday. There are a few working , cash in hand , as the firms they work for are officially closed. So you need to know someone who knows someone who is working, and this someone must have a certificate that allows them to work on your particular system.
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Post by: mab19 on January 10, 2023, 09:30:06 pm
Great news Chookie.  I think chatting to your council is a good idea.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 11, 2023, 07:16:05 am
I did the grocery shopping this morning. This afternoon we are hanging round for the lady down the road to come over. She needs some help with some documents. She is one of those people who have no idea of time, so will probably come as I begin to prepare dinner.
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Post by: judydawn on January 11, 2023, 08:27:50 am
Glad to hear the a/c is working Chookie, your persistence paid off thank goodness.
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Post by: K Atie on January 11, 2023, 10:39:22 am
DS slept most of the car trip there . We managed to get new school shoes and a pair of everyday shoes for DS . Officeworks for a few school pens . A few other jobs . We even got yes more Lune Croissants ! Some lunch food . Dentist part one of my crown and DS hygiene and a seal over his wisdom tooth ! No eating fir me for 3 hours ,opps I had a piece of toast at 7am , had to wait till 4pm to eat lunch . DS drove in Melbourne and into Wilson’s in Ballarat . I then drove home . Lucky DD had heated up food for our lovely worker , she is a good worker and stays till midnight tonight! DS got DD to drive him out to DH to sit on the header together and then move paddocks . I went to bed , boys !
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Post by: achookwoman on January 11, 2023, 09:09:46 pm
KAtie, you are managing well for such a busy time.
I got a good report from the heart specialist and he reduced the cholesterol drug by half. Don’t have to see him again for 12 months.
Having windows measured for motorised  blinds that you can see through. Should cut the sun exposure on the windows.
Also a ‘ privacy’ blind on bedroom window.
Investigation into tradies to work during Xmas hols going ahead. Private companies, no go. Has to be a Gov contractor as they have to be available during holidays. In this particular case of A/C  refrigeration electricians. 
Best advice is to have any essential items serviced well before needed.
Marina’s suggestion was close to what is needed but they done have the skills or qualifications. But a Hospis group do. Not sure how to tap into this service. Will find out.
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Post by: judydawn on January 11, 2023, 10:15:02 pm
Well done into your investigations Chookie, you always find time to fit extra jobs into your busy life.
Those blinds are perfect for what you need, once the sun has passed over you can open them up so that Ral can watch the activities over the road more clearly. I had them installed years ago (mine are only manual) to cut down on jobs, no curtains to wash anymore. They’re great privacy screens too, you can see out but no-one can see in.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 12, 2023, 11:03:33 am
Well done on your research Chookie.
We drove down to Dwellingup today. My brother has a tree change house down there with a beautiful garden. He goes down most weekends and holidays.
https://dwellingup.destinationmurray.com.au/
We had a lovely lunch.
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Post by: K Atie on January 12, 2023, 11:35:29 am
DH rang to say there had been a fire on our place , on the roadside then into the paddock! Took the boys the morning to fix but all good as the whole fire brigade did not need to come ! Then our worker got a flat tyre on the ute . The DD had to collect her and go to our workshop for a tyre . Now there is DS and said worked ,DD Driving !  Basically there was a near accident with another vehicle and a horse float ! As DD indicated to turn off the highway the car came on her inside and went off the road into the ditch ! They pulled off the road and the other vehicle pulled up got out and apologised . Big fright for all of them . Yes DD being on Ps can have a family member and another passenger .
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 12, 2023, 05:37:50 pm
What a terrible day, K Atie, so glad that everything that happened was not as serious as it could have been.  Just coping with the fire alone would be enough, especially in this weather, but all the other things combined would have been so very stressful. Hope you have a less eventful day today and everything can get back to normal.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 12, 2023, 08:00:45 pm
KAtie , these things seem to happen when we are already busy. Good that no one was injured.
More unpacking. We collected more boxes from storage. Have to go to Motor Reg office to do change of address. Couldn’t do it on line.
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Post by: K Atie on January 12, 2023, 10:07:54 pm
Yes you are right , so thankful that it was not serious outcomes . Apparently DH got a phone call regarding his DM late yesterday to top the day off , DS mentioned it to me , all I know she is in hospital but there is more to it I think the Queen Elizabeth is short staffed at the moment too . Let’s hope today is much better .  I’ll just make food for the boys that will help I hope .
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Post by: mab19 on January 13, 2023, 02:55:41 am
Katie, you lead such a busy life it makes me tired just reading about it.  I hope your MIL recovers quickly.
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Post by: K Atie on January 13, 2023, 03:30:23 am
This time of year is very busy . MIL back at Queen Elizabeth rehab ! Great day for quick dry washing .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 14, 2023, 11:10:15 am
I think most hospitals are severely pushed for staff at the moment.
DD and I did a bit of shopping this morning and had a coffee.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 14, 2023, 07:43:31 pm
3 loads of washing as it very hot. A/C stopped working again.  Thank heavens for a cool change. Got up very early and made bread. Discovered scales on TMX not accurate.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 14, 2023, 08:23:37 pm
I checked the scales on our two TMXs and two sets of electronic scales - all four gave different readings!  Being a very 'slap dash' cooker / baker I just go for it and keep my fingers crossed.  My thinking is so long as you use the same scales for the recipe I am making at the time it should work out.  Probably naive, but it seems to be working
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Post by: K Atie on January 15, 2023, 10:46:52 am
l Escaped yesterday to port fairy for a night stay with DGF , so good . Made dinner for all workers then left . Chattered till late dinner a bottle of rosé  and a Netflix rom con movie . Maybe a little tired now but so good to catch up and stop . Home to do a zoom around the house washed my car and heated up some lasagna . To take to paddock all three are out there tonight ! I believe they all got home at 2am from the paddock last night ( this morning) . 
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Post by: achookwoman on January 15, 2023, 08:18:36 pm
Marina, I admire your casual attitude to weighing, but I can’t do it. Especially with bread.
K Atie, wonderful to have some me time.
Another round of trying to get someone o fix our A/C. Still not working.
Yesterday bought 3 sets of shelves for the garage. Ral insists he can assemble them. But of course he can’t. GS can.
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Post by: judydawn on January 15, 2023, 09:58:13 pm
The getaway to Port Fairy sounds nice K Atie, recharging your batteries is a good idea. I feel for the workers doing such long hours, they must be dead tired at the end of their day.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 16, 2023, 06:11:38 am
That damn air con Chookie. A jolly nuisance. What brand is it?

I did some housework this morning. Waiting for a phone call at the moment re car club.
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Post by: K Atie on January 16, 2023, 11:52:22 am
Judy the workers are DH DS DD !! All other help gone ,oh sorry truck driver came back for the day yesterday. It was a great break . Today DS and I did another trip to town to see DS Patrician ! Made DS drive into Melbourne and around everywhere . He did well parking , zooming around all the streets .  Although we came straight into a Cycling accident! Luckily said person was ok ! Really I love it with DS we have so many laughs too. Home late but yes straight out to help his DD and His DS . Wheat just has to come off before the rain tomorrow. DD home she had done 6 hours on the chaser bin driving . DS still out there.
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Post by: judydawn on January 16, 2023, 11:58:42 am
It’s great that your kids are so helpful K Atie, city kids wouldn’t have a bar of those hours. Do they plan to take over from you and DH in the future or will they follow their own dreams?
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Post by: K Atie on January 16, 2023, 08:28:06 pm
the Hours are hard going but part of harvest ! They are enjoying it . They will explore life and who really knows , but DS is very happy on the farm .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 17, 2023, 02:25:54 am
It's only 10.30 here so I really haven't done a lot. People are ringing DD instead of me with Car Club dramas. She is getting fed up with it. I don't blame her really. I have been sorting the problems out and a few other car club bits and pieces.
I have done the washing and hung it out.
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Post by: mab19 on January 17, 2023, 03:20:13 am
I did all the bed lined this morning, it's now all in and folded and put away.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 17, 2023, 07:27:21 am
Isn't it wonderful when you get all your washing done, dried, folded and put away all in the same day.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 17, 2023, 09:59:02 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on January 17, 2023, 07:27:21 am
Isn't it wonderful when you get all your washing done, dried, folded and put away all in the same day.
Nothing better.
Cookie, it’s a Braemar heater with add on cooling.
The A/C saga continues. Yesterday the people who installed it brought a portable A/C and set it up. They finally know what the problem is. A blockage in the ceiling ducts. Too hot yesterday to get into the ceiling.
Today, RAL blood test, exSIL bring someone to see if we can add a reverse cycle unit upstairs. Hopefully the duct man will return.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 18, 2023, 03:52:02 am
What a saga with your a/c, Chookie, I hope that they can resolve the problem once and for all for you this time.
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Post by: judydawn on January 18, 2023, 04:55:47 am
So many people involved in solving your a/c problem Chookie, it will all fall into place no doubt.

Really appreciating the lovely cool change which came our way yesterday afternoon, got out into the garden and did a load of jobs whilst my motor mechanic was servicing my car today. Yesterday I had the bore man come to solve a problem for me.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 18, 2023, 08:38:02 am
I had an appointment to have a small BCC removed at 4 this afternoon. They rang and asked if I could go at 1.30. I said a definite yes.  I'm home now and all taped up. It is just inside my nose right up near my eye. My eye is watering in sympathy with it. It's like I'm crying with one eye. The eye is a bit puffy too so it's hard to read. IO will just have to cook tomorrow and not read at all. It's not sore at all though.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 18, 2023, 08:55:01 am
Ouch ... nose and eye both, I hope you don't suffer from hay fever - that would be no fun  at alljust now.

Hope you heal nice and quickly Cookie
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Post by: judydawn on January 18, 2023, 09:25:43 am
Glad you could get in earlier and get it over and done with cookie, not a good place to have something cut out. Hope it heals quickly or at least that eye stops crying. 
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Post by: achookwoman on January 18, 2023, 08:10:52 pm
Hang in there Cookie. Not a nice experience for you.
A/C fixed. Just when it has turned cool. The people who brought the portable A/C want us to keep it as compensation for all the trouble.
Friend called in to see how we are going. Stayed for dinner.
Builder sent maintenance man to see to all the little issues that need fixing.
Ral off to hospital for the day for an infusion. DD taking him to give me a break.
That’s all so far!!
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Post by: mab19 on January 19, 2023, 05:11:38 am
Chookie, good news that your A/C is finally fixed.

One of the local candidates  passed away just after the last election so we have had to vote again.  We walked up to the centre, did our voting and walked home again.  It's wasn't a long walk but far enough when you are not fit.
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Post by: judydawn on January 19, 2023, 05:36:21 am
Great news Chookie, now you're ready for the next hot spell and have a back up unit if needed.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 19, 2023, 12:04:29 pm
Chookie I’m so pleased your air conditioner is going. Ours gave up again today. Hopefully DH can fix it. We hadn’t hurried to order a new one, but I think we will now.
We paid for a new Model A today. Not sure when we will get it. It’s from a dear friend and he is finding it hard to part with. It was his Dads.

My eye is going well. No pain at all.
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Post by: K Atie on January 19, 2023, 09:15:30 pm
Chookie great AC working and a bonus unit . Overnight stay with DD at beach out with friends and breakfast out too ! Even had lunch out . DD and I were very tired. Home late . But have a fast routine of unpack car washing in basket . Feed cats also chooks . Tidied kitchen ! Put car fridge food away . Bin night ! Turn on tap timer for watering trees . Observe the destruction of lorikeets to half grown Apple trees . DD cooked dinner . Collected DS from other farm ... waited he had rapture long saw out trees cut down, cleared old bushes beside granny flat and rebuilding a small panel fence ! Home to dinner at 9 pm ! DH came home much later after carting wheat back to silos on farm . Thankful for seeing friends and having time out .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 20, 2023, 11:02:07 am
I sat around and thought how hot it was. It was 38°. I don’t know how I existed without air con. When it cooled down D H went onto the roof and replaced the broken part. He had bought it earlier in the day.
I did get some washing done.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 20, 2023, 07:22:47 pm
Cookie, so good having the A/C fixed.   
Ral is taking some special pills. He takes 4 a day. They are out of stock at our chemist’s warehouse . They are too expensive for the Chemist to keep on the shelf. Finally he got some so we will make a special trip to collect them.
We have lent our Bissell carpet shampooer to friends. Will collect it today.
It is lovely mild weather at the moment.
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Post by: K Atie on January 21, 2023, 03:35:33 am
Out helping move field bins , towing behind ute ! So much wider than the ute . Two utes towing , have to pull over for cars trucks ! Home for lunch .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 21, 2023, 07:51:17 am
Another very hot one here today. DD and I went out for coffee. Loved the air conditioned  shopping centre.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 21, 2023, 11:44:54 am
Like you, Cookie, when we lived in Hong Kong we used to go from one air conditioned mall to the next - the only way to keep cool.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 22, 2023, 11:55:27 am
We always did that in Singapore. 😀😀😀

I did very little again as it was so hot. The nights have been awful.
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Post by: K Atie on January 23, 2023, 11:41:24 am
Just a day at home squirting  lorikeets off my apple tree ,  DH DS harvesting oats just behind house . DD drove to Ballarat to collect parts for the harvester. She hoped to see her DGM but as she had a visitor they refused to let her see her grandmother after travelling hour and half and no seen her since before Christmas!! Rules are rules , poor DBIL tried very hard to get her in . Harvesting oats today .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 23, 2023, 12:36:51 pm
Not a lot here. I did some housework that had been neglected in the heat and made a fruit loaf for the freezer.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 23, 2023, 10:48:40 pm
Oh Cookie I feel for you in the heat. When we had no A/C we went to the local Bistro at the Golf Club and had a very leisurely dinner.
Judy, great that you can enjoy a fresh Peach.
K Atie that is very sad that your DD wasn’t allowed to visit her GM. I think the COVID is quite bad in Ballarat at the moment so they are restricting hospital visitors. If the person who was visiting was prepared to leave for a short while, your DD may have been allowed to go in.
Rals not very well after the last Chemo infusion. Thanks to the the tennis he is able to relax in front of the TV.
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Post by: mab19 on January 24, 2023, 04:59:53 am
I did some washing and then a little bit of  ironing.  GS called in at lunch time and ate his lunch with us.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 24, 2023, 07:46:44 am
Hugs to you both Chookie.
I’m just doing the basics while it’s warm.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 24, 2023, 06:17:21 pm
So sorry to hear that Ral has had  bad reaction to the latest infusion, Chookie - was it a new preparation of chemicals? Love to you both
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Post by: achookwoman on January 24, 2023, 09:06:40 pm
Thanks for the kind thoughts for Ral. He is having a full dose of this Chemo with blood tests every 2 weeks. His reaction is similar to when he was having the frequent infusions. Think it might be cumulative. It is a strange lifestyle we are living. Sometimes we eat lunch late afternoon. Then just fruit for dinner. Yesterday, roast chicken, chips and salad for lunch and just trifle for dinner.
Man coming today to check that the installation of blinds is possible.
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Post by: K Atie on January 25, 2023, 06:15:59 am
Chookie when it gets so warm fruit for dinner sounds great too . Thought with you for Ral .
Harvesting Oats , lots of washing while we can get it dry . DS last night started to sort out his school books name them and sort his room !
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Post by: judydawn on January 25, 2023, 06:58:53 am
Hugs to you both Chookie & Ral.
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Post by: judydawn on January 27, 2023, 12:48:26 am
Yesterday I spent 1.5 hours out the front tidying up the yukkas as it was green bin day and I like to put that out as full as I can. I got bitten by a wasp I didn’t see, rubbed some gel from an aloe plant onto the area and hoped I would survive until I was able to finish the area I wanted to do before coming inside and googling for info on these types of stings. The area became very red and somewhat sore but this morning it was fine. Today before it became too hot I was out the back cutting back and deheading lots of different plants for an hour.  I think I need to get the guys with the right equipment in again to do some more removals out there.
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Post by: mab19 on January 27, 2023, 05:15:07 am
Judy, your garden looks lovely.

I had my hair cut this morning and did some washing when I came home.
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Post by: judydawn on January 27, 2023, 09:16:13 am
Thanks Margaret & cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 27, 2023, 11:28:04 am
Your garden looks gorgeous Judy. I’m glad the wasp sting improved.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 27, 2023, 06:43:18 pm
Your garden looks great - very easy to maintain with just a little work every now and again.
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Post by: K Atie on January 27, 2023, 09:14:59 pm
Well done Judy looks great . Did a little bit of reading and watched the Tennis last night .
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Post by: judydawn on January 27, 2023, 10:35:01 pm
Thanks ladies.
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Post by: judydawn on January 28, 2023, 01:21:51 am
More time gardening. I was given a sad looking birds’ nest fern this morning so I cut it back, repotted and fertilised it to join my other shade loving plants under the back pergola. It’s a plant  I’ve never owned before so I hope I’ve done the right thing with it. I think I’m pretty well done in that spot now, no room for anything else.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 28, 2023, 12:52:16 pm
Lovely Judy.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 28, 2023, 04:32:06 pm
All the  plants look healthy and happy, Judy, I am sure your new one will thrive as well.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 28, 2023, 11:20:08 pm
Judy, both front and back look lovely.  I’m learning to garden in pots so I’m interested in what you are doing..
KAtie , great to see the kids getting ready for a new school year.
Today DS is coming up from Melbourne to again look at our internet, door bell and security. He shifts all the stuff around trying to find the best spot. He can monitor our internet from Melbourne so knows when it’s not working properly. We tap away in ignorant bliss.
A/C worked well yesterday but lovely and cool today.
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Post by: judydawn on January 29, 2023, 01:10:12 am
Thanks ladies, I enjoy pottering around in my garden and with my pots. Inside the house I’ve gone with the trend of having plants in water, I have 8 at the moment which is probably going to be enough.

Chookie, living in ‘ignorant bliss’ suits we oldies LOL.  You’re lucky to have a tech minded son to help you out with the necessities of life which unfortunately we need these days.  You’re probably growing veggie & herbs in your pots but apart from spring onions and parsley I’ve never had much luck with growing veggies anywhere in my garden. I did however plant 2 passionfruit vines in DD’s garden in big pots and this year we had 30 pieces of fruit hanging from the arbour, I was amazed as it was only the second year.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 29, 2023, 01:12:47 am
So glad to hear that your AC is finally working, Chookie, that is a huge relief.

I agree with Judy, you are lucky having a DS who can take care of your techy jobs, when everything is working well it is wonderful.

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Post by: cookie1 on January 29, 2023, 09:10:21 am
We would be in big trouble if DD wasn’t around to sort out our IT problems.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 29, 2023, 08:48:43 pm
Had a great day with DS. The doorbell he originally put in was faulty. We took it back to JB Hi Fi and it was replaced. Works well now. While there I did a little shopping. Bought, on DS recommendation, cads to slip into our iPhone wallets so they can be traced if lost. ( we have just spent 2 weeks looking for Rals phone . Finally found under car seat)  will last 2 years as has own battery. Issue with other tracing devices built into iPad is that if iPhone battery goes flat, you can’t trace it.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 29, 2023, 09:20:10 pm
Thought I’d put this in a separate post.
Inspired by Judy’s garden. This is what I see when seated at the table.  From the left, tomatoes, parsley and basil, geraniums and clematis. All in pots, a mix of flower and veggies. I also have French beans and lettuce, chives and most herbs.
3 sides of our block has been planted with Bay bushes to act as a screen. I’ve pulled a couple out but will trim off the lower branches to make space for more pots.
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Post by: mab19 on January 30, 2023, 05:00:52 am
Chookie, your garden area looks lovely.

I did the vaccuming this morning and then decided to clean my oven, not a job that I enjoy.  I always put my racks in a large plastic bag on the shower floor with lots of hot water and a dish washing tablet and let them soak.   When I emptied the water it overflowed and flooded the bathroom floor.  I then had to turn around and wash all the towels I had used to clean up the mess.
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Post by: judydawn on January 30, 2023, 05:04:47 am
Chookie that’s lovely, the bay screening is good too - there’s nothing worse than just looking at a fence. It doesn’t matter how small a garden is, it gives you somewhere to potter and a reason to spend some time outside.

Margaret it’s so annoying when you make more work for yourself, we all do it now and then.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 30, 2023, 08:11:51 pm
Oh Mab, I feel for you. I pop my shelves in the dishwasher and then scrub them in the sink. The dish washer softens anything that’s stuck to them.
Still unpacking.
Ral has finished the shelves in the garage. Now I can place my appliances where I can see them.
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Post by: mab19 on January 31, 2023, 12:31:15 am
Chookie, I am the dishwasher in this house,  :) :)DH usually does the drying.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 31, 2023, 07:59:22 am
Chookie that looks so lush and green. Lovely.
Mab we are reversed. DH is the dishwasher and I dry.
It’s still over 35° here every day so I conk out after lunch.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 01, 2023, 08:31:20 pm
It has turned quite cold here. Not complaining.
Yesterday collected another lot from storage. More stuff for Vinnies I think. The storage unit is now 3/4 empty.
Joiner coming tomorrow to measure up the shelves for drawers and look at turning a bedroom into a library/ study. I can’t reach the back of the shelves and can’t find ingredients when I want to cook. I want to use the TMX 6 more but don’t want to start experimenting until I can easily find ingredients. My consultant said she will come and get me started again.
Also got the name of a picture hanger. Big decisions to be made as to what to keep and hang and what to discard.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 02, 2023, 05:11:50 am
The pictures are a hard decision Chookie. Friends couldn't decide so they did an entire wall of their living area with pictures and photos. It suited them and their house.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 02, 2023, 08:09:48 pm
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The pictures are a hard decision Chookie. Friends couldn't decide so they did an entire wall of their living area with pictures and photos. It suited them and their house.
Good idea Cookie. Thought I might do something similar with family photos. The original watercolours are a problem as they can’t be hung where any strong light will fade them.
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Post by: K Atie on February 04, 2023, 10:04:07 pm
A crazy week , started by dentist visit to final crown appointment, DD drove most of the trip as I had slight vertigo , DS back to boarding his final year ! Afternoon tea there a huge shop late home to feed DH DD in paddock. Early trip in for Year 12 meeting farewell for their retreat and home five minutes to then go with GF to bookclub. Friday collected DS after a zillion little jobs done at shops .on to harvest cut out that night . We still have lupin to get off ! Challenge now is DH has had DS as his right hand man , now DS has to get his homework done and let DH know that school work is the first priority. All good . Been so so cold too.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 05, 2023, 06:56:04 am
I’m still suffering heat fatigue. Hot and humid here today.
We watched the Perth Scorchers win the cricket last night.
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Post by: mab19 on February 05, 2023, 08:00:13 am
It's been so cold here that we had to light the heater.

I caught up with the ironing today.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 05, 2023, 08:49:41 am
Still cool. Lovely.
DD was training anew lot of paddlers this morning. We had breakfast in the Boat Shed Restaurant next door and watched with interest. Great fun. DS came up from Melb and did a few jobs. Very grateful. Feel like we are starting to catch up.
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Post by: K Atie on February 05, 2023, 09:37:25 pm
We have had the heaters on flat out ( DD does feel the cold too) . Chookie I believe the rowing Regatta was on also . Great you are catching up with all the jobs . Squeezed in a moment to read amongst washing cooking and general tidy up . DS drove back to boarding ( we always have a big chat on these drives ) and I did a small shop even saw a few friends doing the same . Home late .
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Post by: mab19 on February 06, 2023, 03:58:36 am
We had our regular appointment at the podiatrist this morning.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2023, 07:00:14 am
We had our monthly coffee morning with car club members. We were to pick up our new Model A but the gentleman we are buying it from wanted to try and drive it one last time. The poor darling couldn't. He, with DH to guide and help tried many times to get into the driving seat, but he couldn't. It was so sad to watch. We have paid for it and the licensing and insurance are all done in our name. He hopes to be able to part with it on one of the next two weekends. I think he wants his daughter to be there to support him.
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Post by: judydawn on February 07, 2023, 07:59:03 am
Gosh that’s a bit of a problem cookie, I hope the handover isn’t too far away. He’s obviously so attached to it.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 07, 2023, 12:08:20 pm
He is Judy. His Dad bought the car new in 1930. Sadly neither of his sons are at all interested in it’s history or anything.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 07, 2023, 06:37:42 pm
How sad that it is the time for him to give the car up, but good for him to know that it is going to a good home.
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Post by: mab19 on February 08, 2023, 05:31:17 am
Cookie, that is so sad for the old gentleman, he is obviously quite attached to it and he will have lots of good memories from over the years.

I did the supermarket shopping this morning.  DH is not himself today, he has this vertigo thing again.
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Post by: K Atie on February 08, 2023, 11:42:25 am
My heart breaks for the gentleman.
Finley Harvesting Lupin weather DH DD out this afternoon and tonight . So it seems DH DD saw a black cat at the back hay shed ... could it be Jerry ... well called and called I doubt it be we will kept trying .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 08, 2023, 12:56:28 pm
Mab I feel for your DH. Vertigo is horrid.

I went to the podiatrist this morning. Then had visitors.  I will have to do the grocery shopping tomorrow.
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Post by: K Atie on February 09, 2023, 09:19:34 am
Mab I am just getting over a very bad case of Vertigo it’s rather debilitating and thankfully DD was around to do our big drives . I did take some medication to help .
 Hot again so yay harvesting Lupins . DH on harvester and DD on the chaser bin they will be out late .They spent the arvo moving all equipment to another paddock down the road .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 09, 2023, 11:36:39 am
The grocery shopping.
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Post by: mab19 on February 10, 2023, 04:41:22 am
A visit to the dentist yesterday, they are definately not my favourite people.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 12, 2023, 07:31:09 pm
Melbourne Pride party on our street - always a wonderful day, thousands of people all having a great time and thoroughly enjoying themselves.
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Post by: K Atie on February 12, 2023, 08:54:51 pm
We finerly finished harvest on Saturday day/night . Always feels strange , like you get up first thing in the morning and pray it’s not damp or dew ! Then always thinking of different meals out in the paddock. So a little sleep in on Sunday ...DS slept till 11.30 in fact he even said don’t let that happen wake me I feel worse !! Then a phone call for DH . The Crutcher’s are coming tonight to start tomorrow! Oh my gosh , DH had to move mobs of sheep ,DS moved one mob . DH had to fix up old house for them . Shearing kitchen to sort . I went and dropped DS back and did a biggish shearing shop . Home so late but luckily I’d packed all shearing food separately, so dropped that off and sorted . kind of in shock as this week is busy as . And I get to another favourite job (not) moving sheep across the road ! Alway hilariously funny for any passing traveller or local ! Told DH no running for me my knees are not good !
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Post by: achookwoman on February 12, 2023, 09:00:14 pm
DS and DD came yesterday and gave me a couple of hours to go shopping. After being inspired by RTE book , I bought lots of ingredients that I didn’t have . Now I’m ready to start baking.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 12, 2023, 10:03:03 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on February 12, 2023, 09:00:14 pm
DS and DD came yesterday and gave me a couple of hours to go shopping. After being inspired by RTE book , I bought lots of ingredients that I didn’t have . Now I’m ready to start baking.
It would have been good for you to get that short break, Chookie - there are plenty of recipes in RTE's book to keep you hard at it in the kitchen.
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Post by: K Atie on February 13, 2023, 02:48:12 am
Chookie great fir you to get back into baking enjoy .
Managed to get the sheep across the road with DH and all ok ! Cleaned up shearing shed kitchen . I’ll go later to make potato chips ( none at any supermarket) for there dinner tonight. Thankfully one of them does the night cooking . DD texted to say on way home from Mildura . Lucky that as I’ll be absent the next few days so hopefully DD will help DH .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 13, 2023, 04:47:42 am
As usual KAtie you sound very busy.
A couple of hours at the shops would have been very pleasant Chookie. I'm sure Ral enjoyed his helpful visitors.
I've done some ironing today and washing. I may get around to some more housework but it is going to be 36 so I may read. I have my rye starter growing.
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Post by: K Atie on February 14, 2023, 09:19:03 pm
DS last house Swimming sports. Great day . Love Year 12 final swimming sports they dress up too which is always funny . Also muck up in an event , they all entered the pool in strange dives bonds etc . A teacher year 12 event In the middle of the day , is Hilarious . A very warm day even I caught a bit of sun . Late finish ,so grabbed some lunch and dinner food and drink . Might have forgotten to eat ! Headed to the big smoke . Quick appointment today then back home .
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Post by: mab19 on February 15, 2023, 12:41:25 am
Supermarket shopping this morning, I am fed up with Coles so went to Safeway today.  A much better selection of items there.

I then went to the bank morning and waited in line as you do, when it became my turn they closed the teller while I was at the counter.  I was told to use another teller so waited my turn in line again.  They were left in no doubt that I was not a happy customer. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 15, 2023, 07:05:54 am
That is terrible treatment from the bank, Margaret.  They obviously forgot that they were there to serve you not the other way around.
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Post by: judydawn on February 15, 2023, 09:40:52 am
I’m glad you did let them know Margaret, how rude of the teller to do that.
I was in a doctor’s surgery today and the female counter staff are not that friendly but when I came out and made another appointment I struck a different girl who was so lovely that I asked her name and told her how bright and bubbly she was. 
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Post by: K Atie on February 15, 2023, 12:16:09 pm
Not good re the bank . Big day returned home dashed around to do house jobs etc and to minutes to get dinner done , mentor online meeting for year 12 DS ! Then a book club on line . Had dinner and finished cleaning up . DH DD have been working hard . DD helping as roustabout, DH moving sheep till very late at night . They leave before 730 and DD gets back about 500 . I think there comes a time that I feel just as exhausted as it all sounds . So treat tomorrow out to early girls lunch , thus I’m helping in the yards am , but told DH no chasing sheep or getting hurt ! That means I am not allowed to jump over the top of gates thinking I’m a teenager.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 15, 2023, 12:52:11 pm
Mab that is truly disgusting.

DH has found a similar thing on the phone lately. He holds on for 20 minutes then they say we are too busy to take your call and disconnect.
He is making a lot of calls at the moment as our lawyer is having trouble with MIL will. Poor darling she would be so upset if she knew about it.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 15, 2023, 04:29:26 pm
The ATO did that to me as well, Cookie - after faffing around for ages, pressing the allotted series of numbers to take me to, more or less, the department I wanted to speak to and hanging on for ages for the call to be picked up the machine answered to say they couldn't help me and hung up.  It was so infuriating.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 16, 2023, 08:56:55 am
Mab, that is awful treatment by the bank. I’ve noticed that the banks in general now offer very poor counter service. They want everything on line. They forget there is a generation not brought up with computers.
We are having lots of visitors at the moment. I’m going to bed early tonight.
I bought a new iPad Air today. Friend will set it up tomorrow.
37 tomorrow, glad the A/C is working.
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Post by: K Atie on February 16, 2023, 10:45:46 am
Up early helped in the sheep yards with DH . Home to wash hair and off to meet girlfriends for lunch . We went to The Royal Mail at Dunkeld and in what they call Parker Street . It was super good and we each decided to have something different that we would not do ourselves or had . Lots of talking . Collect lemonade icy poles for DD and the Shearers dropped off . They finished in the shed this arvo so that’s good . Another very hot day tomorrow.
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Post by: mab19 on February 17, 2023, 08:17:34 am
A trip to Bunnings this morning to buy 2 buckets and a small step ladder all for me. 
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Post by: cookie1 on February 17, 2023, 08:23:22 am
Very exciting re the ipad Chookie.
We have had news that MIL's will is to be contested. Our lawyer has told the other parties lawyer that they are wrong but we will see what happens down the track. It will be them that has to find the 10's of thousands of $$. Not us. The news was quite disturbing but then you never know. The poor old MIL would be having a fit if she knew.

Yesterday I went out and bought some more flour. I picked up a whole meal that is made and ground locally., I've made a loaf with it today. It's looking good. I also picked up some rye wholemeal and dark rye. Also wheat grains and rye grains.
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Post by: K Atie on February 17, 2023, 09:26:23 am
On my lovely day yesterday I did encounter a truck that passed me going the other way . It was loaded with gravel , like 2cm size ,it must not have had the tarp over and a heap came off the top and hit my car , it sounded so bad , thankfully my windscreen did not break . Pulled over found two dents with paint scraped off , chip on the windscreen and I dare not look at the roof . Well it’s just been too hot to get up there to look . There will be more but I need to wash all the bug marks off . Really annoyed as I do look after my car . But so so thankful that the windscreen incredibly did not break.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 18, 2023, 12:03:06 am
That is truly awful about your MIL's will being contested, Cookie.  I am assuming it is family, but distant family involved, it is a horrible situation and leaves such a lot of bad feeling in the family.  I sincerely hope they arr not successful.
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Post by: judydawn on February 18, 2023, 05:24:37 am
I’m sorry to hear that news too cookie, it just brings stress to some of those involved. I’m a believer that what the will states should be followed to a T unless there has been coercion involved.  Good luck with the outcome.

Gosh that truck driver would probably have been causing damage until he got to his destination K Atie, hopefully someone would have reported him at some stage.
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Post by: K Atie on February 18, 2023, 05:54:23 am
Judy he probably had too much in the load too because that should not of happened. DH taken DS to get a suit for dinner dance next weekend .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 18, 2023, 09:48:47 am
Thanks for your lovely comments. MIL will only mentioned her sons as it was written in 1980. Even DD didn’t get a mention and they were extremely close. (She was a babe in arms then 😀😀)

Yes, all upsetting, but if it has to go to the Supreme Court I hope they will take into account that the baddies stole from her, beat up her husband and never saw her.
Sorry forum friends I promise not to whine again. 😀😀😀😀😀😃 We will do what the law tells us.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 18, 2023, 07:59:16 pm
No need to apologise for 'venting' Cookie, I think we all would in the same situation.  Those that are contesting the will sound horrid.
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Post by: K Atie on February 18, 2023, 09:56:54 pm
Another hot day coming. DH out early to spray some horrible burr weed in the yards .
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Post by: judydawn on February 18, 2023, 11:04:53 pm
That’s sad cookie, indeed your dear MIL would be disgusted and so disappointed if she knew all this. 
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Post by: cookie1 on February 19, 2023, 11:35:47 am
So true Judy.
A lovely day for us, we picked up our old new car. By the time we had coffee at each other’s homes it took a lot of the day.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20230219/d791a85d18244addb8d982bc344d3c00.jpg)
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 19, 2023, 07:10:27 pm
Stunning looking car, Cookie, it is easy to see why the previous owner was reluctant and sad to let it go
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Post by: judydawn on February 20, 2023, 09:19:14 am
Very nice cookie.
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Post by: mab19 on February 20, 2023, 09:59:19 am
A lovely looking car Cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 22, 2023, 08:37:42 am
Thank you everyone. DH goes out and plays with his new toy all day. Then he drives it over to someone's place to show it off.

I went to the doctor this morning with my eye. He thinks it's only allergy caused.
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Post by: mab19 on February 24, 2023, 07:52:44 am
I had my hair cut today.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 25, 2023, 11:27:00 am
DD and I went out for coffee today. The shopping centre was very quiet. The only places doing well were the supermarkets. Also the Commonwealth bank for some reason. It had a massive queue of people most of the morning. 
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 25, 2023, 04:40:24 pm
Had a very frustrating and annoying morning yesterday morning.  I had a drop off in Castlemaine arranged and rang the customer when I was 1 hour away to confirm arrival arrangements for 10.45 am - had to leave a voicemail message.  Got to the meeting point and no sight of the customer so rang her again and had to leave a second message saying I would do a quick shop and meet her at 11.15.  So, back at the car at 11.10 still no sign of the customer, however a text message asking if she should come now ... texted back YES, please come now.  Another text or two between us and she eventually arrived at 11.30.  Normally it wouldn't be too big a problem, to be honest, but it just so happened I have masses of work to do at home this weekend and I couldn't afford to lose any time.

I should also say, she did send me an apologetic text later, so I guess all is forgiven.

It is now 3.30 am and I am sitting at my computer trying to get some work done as it was keeping me awake in bed thinking about everything that I had to get through and I couldn't settle, so, now, here I am back at the computer trying to get through some of the chores.  What fun!!!
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Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2023, 11:32:24 am
Oh gosh Marina. I hope you slept in after that.

We had a breakfast car run today. We took the new, old car as many club members know the original owner. It behaved beautifully.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 27, 2023, 09:07:50 pm
Love having my DS staying for a few days.  He showed me how to take a screenshot on my new iPad by saying “ hey Siri take a screenshot “ We went out for lunch . 
We have given Rals iPad and my old ones to the Hospice who are setting up a new program.
I am employing a cleaner. ( I’d rather cook than clean. )
I’ve bought ( on Amazon with DS help ) a pod coffee machine. Wow, have just discovered Amazon.
We have given to family and friends anything of Rals that they fancy.  The remaining stuff is going to charity.
A close friend has set up a memorial garden for RAL . The center piece is a fountain that he gave her.
My 2 closest new neighbours have been lovely. One made a beautiful Quiche and a salad from her garden and the other with an offer to got for dinner together.
I’m coping the best I can which is not very well. The GC are terribly upset. They were all very loved by him.
We are having a small family gathering on Thursday with the Cremation. Lots of native flowers and the music he loved.

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Post by: judydawn on February 27, 2023, 10:31:07 pm
Good to see you are moving forward with so much support from people around you Chookie. Love the idea of a memorial garden and it sounds as if you will become an internet wiz as your DS teaches you all the things you can do on your iPad. Ral gave me my first iPad, it’s his fault I can’t live without one now LOL. How we would all love to have a cleaner, I don’t know any woman who enjoys that part of life. 

Cookie, the members of your club would have loved seeing you rock up in that new to you old car. Do you have a favourite amongst DH’s collection?
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Post by: cookie1 on February 28, 2023, 08:12:55 am
Chookie it is so handy to have sons and daughters who can help us with our ipads. I just tried that on my ipad and it does it. Thank your DS from me too please. When I try to do it I usually end up turning it off. I must tell DH to do it too as he gets cross with his ipad.
It sounds as though you will have a beautiful send off for Ral.

Judy I think i like the old ute the best.
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Post by: mab19 on February 28, 2023, 09:01:21 am
I could never work out how to take a screen shot on my computer so had to ask my GD.  I will even admit to having taking a photo of the screen when I couldn't work it out, much to the kids amusement.
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Post by: K Atie on February 28, 2023, 11:12:35 am
Chookie you are all doing an amazing job . Love the idea of a Memorial garden for Ral .
We are shearing this week . Spent Sunday with DH cleaning and preparing the shearing shed till late . All day Monday helping home late . My knees are aching, getting old is no good , so change of footwear tomorrow. Ii managed to go to yoga after setting everything up and cleaning up . Wet sheep so they stopped at lunch time . This gave me an opportunity to go to DGF to make double batch of onion jam for our local hospital market , which is a big event this Sunday. Home to make dinner and early night . Up early to make a batch of muffins .
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Post by: K Atie on March 01, 2023, 11:27:25 am
Helping out in shearing shed then off to bookclub, back to clean up shearing kitchen and sort out the dishwasher that’s driving me crazy with its long programs . Sorted , instead of 175 mins got it down to 90 or 30 .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 01, 2023, 12:10:09 pm
I did my food shopping this morning.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 01, 2023, 06:49:43 pm
Off to the dentist who drained an infection in my gum.  Feels good now so I am glad I didn't put the dentist off and just let the infection run its course - mouth infections can be very serious if they are not treated so I didn't mess around waiting before I did anything.  My BIL became seriously sick several years ago following a standard tooth extraction.  He had to be taken by ambulance in the middle of the northern Scottish winter with snow everywhere from his home in Inverness to Aberdeen c. 300 kms away, or approx. 2 1/2 hours on a fine day.  He came through, although not unscathed but we are all very wary of any dental works being undertaken.
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Post by: judydawn on March 01, 2023, 10:35:51 pm
Tooth pain is up there with the worst in my eyes Marina, I’m glad you’re feeling better.  I’m spending up to $700 a year on mouth products to protect my teeth and gums after radiation treatment. I once saw a programme of a women’s teeth after radiation, it was enough to scare the daylights out of me that this could happen to me if I didn’t take on board the advice and products my specialist dentist asked me to use. Some people don’t take that advice, I guess some can’t afford to but I was told by my specialist that I was his best patient and that was only because I did as I was advised.
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Post by: mab19 on March 02, 2023, 04:18:08 am
I am terrified of dentist but had to go for a check up recently, thank goodness all was ok except for a clean.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 02, 2023, 05:52:41 am
I'm also terrified of the dentist but go regularly for my check up and have things done that need doing.
Well done, Marina. They say there is a link between unhealthy teeth and heart disease.
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Post by: K Atie on March 02, 2023, 09:45:02 am
Judy well done for taking extra care of your teeth .
I’ve been up very early each day to prep smoko and collect bread for shearers . In shearing shed again today . So much happening , even the Header man came to service it . While DH is transporting the sheep , moving them into the years etc. 
 
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Post by: judydawn on March 02, 2023, 10:00:26 am
Thanks K Atie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 02, 2023, 06:59:41 pm
Gosh, Judy, I never even thought of that relation between your treatment and the subsequent effect on your teeth, but of course, it makes sense.  It is so worthwhile to keep your teeth in good condition.  Good on you for keeping at it.

Compared to the dentists we had when I was school age (dental nurses they were called at that time) who would merrily drill your teeth without anesthetics it's no wonder many of us at our age have problems going to dentists.  I am lucky in that mine are very good and I have regular check ups so am happy with that.
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Post by: judydawn on March 02, 2023, 10:58:13 pm
Thanks Marina. Like you I can remember going to the dentist as a child, on the first occasion I started screaming as soon as I saw the equipment hanging from the ceiling. The dentist told Mum to take me home and come back when I could behave myself!  Comparing those days to the modern day dentists is so completely different that I don’t have a problem going now at all. Once they introduced the gel to stop the pain of the needle going into the gums it became completely painless for me.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 03, 2023, 07:51:02 am
We had dentists come round in the bush to do our teeth. They drilled without injections too. It was a horrid pain. Even now I remind the dentist that I am a chicken each time I go. He is far too young to even remotely remember such things happening.
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Post by: K Atie on March 03, 2023, 10:59:51 am
Food prep for shearers , in shed most of the day . Home sat down , feeling very tiered .
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Post by: achookwoman on March 04, 2023, 09:42:01 pm
I relate to the horror stories about dentists.  My DD specialises in dentistry for older scared woman and children. The word has got around and when she recently changed practises, 400 patients followed her. She is at the moment doing an extensive study course into sleep apnea.
Judy, congratulations for looking after your teeth.
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Post by: judydawn on March 04, 2023, 11:25:50 pm
Thanks Chookie. I had the best special dentist during and after radiation and as it was during Covid there were less people coming through the system so he held onto me a bit longer than he normally could. We had a great relationship and I was sorry when he had to let me go but my local dentist is very good too.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 05, 2023, 05:01:03 am
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I relate to the horror stories about dentists.  My DD specialises in dentistry for older scared woman and children. The word has got around and when she recently changed practises, 400 patients followed her. She is at the moment doing an extensive study course into sleep apnea.
Judy, congratulations for looking after your teeth.
Chookie, your daughter's practice is in Melbourne, isn't it?  If so, when she has finished her study course into sleep apnea I would very much like to get in touch with her.  Do you think she might accept another patient?
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Post by: K Atie on March 07, 2023, 06:24:39 am
We are flat out in the shearing shed and the presser did not appear , so DH and our worker have been in the press up , luckily the wool classes and another help out too . It takes a team and although I was there most of the day I snuck off to yoga ! Problem now is I could easily go to bed very early . Managed to cook some pears up for us and put them straight into the freezer. If I can bake something tomorrow for the next day that would be a bonus .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 07, 2023, 08:02:39 am
We had a coffee morning with car club friends this morning. DH went and picked up the previous owner of our new car and brought him along. He told DH that he thinks letting the car go now was a good idea. So sweet of him. He knows quite a few of the people we have coffee with.
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2023, 10:05:50 am
That was very thoughtful of DH cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 08, 2023, 07:19:14 am
It's a pleasure Judy. We will make it a thing each month as we go anyway. DH said he will make Tuesdays days for Frank, to do odd jobs for him and spend some time with him. He's lovely and we love him dearly.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2023, 07:53:46 am
We went to the dentist this morning. He tried to persuade me to have some very old front fillings replaced as they are quite discoloured. I politely said no thanks.
He also mentioned that our gums recede, or actually more bone shows or something. He said mine is ok for the moment. A kind young dentist. I still remind him that I'm a chicken each time.
Surprise visitors this afternoon.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 09, 2023, 08:15:41 pm
Just catching up.
Marina, Anna is in Ballarat. I’m sure she would see you if I said you were a good friend. ( she is not taking any new clients )
Today I’m going with Anna when she has an appointment, in a near by town. I will window shop. ( maybe)
Yesterday I had a procedure at hospital. All ok. I’m on the move again so watch out. I made Protein Balls in the TMX to give to all the people who helped me.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 10, 2023, 02:49:37 am
Good to see you catching up on the Forum, Chookie and glad all went well with your procedure yesterday.Thanks for offering to put in a good word for me with Anna, but I am thinking Ballarat just wouldn't work - if it ensued that I needed follow up appointments it would be a challenge to get there.  I appreciate your offer, though.

I am about to go outside and grab the leaf blower to blow lots of leaves around - a very satisfying way to spend an hour or so!

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Post by: cookie1 on March 10, 2023, 06:06:03 am
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Just catching up.
Marina, Anna is in Ballarat. I’m sure she would see you if I said you were a good friend. ( she is not taking any new clients )
Today I’m going with Anna when she has an appointment, in a near by town. I will window shop. ( maybe)
Yesterday I had a procedure at hospital. All ok. I’m on the move again so watch out. I made Protein Balls in the TMX to give to all the people who helped me.
That would be a nice drive for you Chookie. I hope you managed a little window shop or at least a coffee and some people watching.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 11, 2023, 08:42:24 pm
Yesterday I had the first day completely to my self. I cooked, read and did Wordle. It was nice. I had been invited to go to the Farmers Market with next door neighbours but declined.
Today, more jam. Raspberry this time. I collected up tired looking apples , plums and nectarines, cook them all in the TMX and strained the liquid to make the base for the raspberries.
Also making SD crumpets. 4 cups of starter makes16 to 18 crumpets.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 12, 2023, 10:49:25 am
You were busy Chookie. Some days I seem to click with Wordle and others I’m hopeless.
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Post by: K Atie on March 13, 2023, 05:24:36 am
Went to visit MIL at aged care had to do a Covid test !! Tested positive, how embarrassing and double drat . Went down hill rapidly this arvo . DS is home and he has it too. Had big plNs for this week , like girls weekend away and a very important event on Saturday night . No my day at all . Also DD did a great job working at Pitch festival for three days ! Now her car had a flat and she had to get the train back to Melbourne! DH is ok so he took a mad dash to train station! Bus in late due to traffic so they missed connection at Ballarat . DD still there waiting . What a day DS has a SAC this week too .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 13, 2023, 05:35:58 am
I hope you are feeling better KAtie.

I had my 6-month diabetes check up this morning Everything is going well.
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Post by: judydawn on March 13, 2023, 07:41:30 am
Is this your first Covid bout K Atie?  It continues to spoil people’s special plans but on a smaller scale, I hope it doesn’t hit you too badly.

Well done on your controlling diabetes cookie, you’ve done so well for so long now.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 13, 2023, 11:27:51 am
Thanks Judy.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 13, 2023, 05:03:17 pm
Sorry to hear you caught COVID, Katie.  Hope it is not too bad and you recover quickly.  It sounds like it couldn't have come at a worse time.
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Post by: K Atie on March 14, 2023, 08:13:04 pm
Thank you all for your thoughts. Cookie well done with your diabetes results. Well yesterday was not great with Covid but I’m now regularly taking Panadol and trying to drink water more . DH got home very late so DS with a mild case of covid heated up some Aldi pizzas they were ok but could only eat small amount. Yes yes should have homemade ones ready to go ! Apparently the prawn one on the box said 8 prawns only 5 !! DD tyre is fixed DH took it to nearby tyre place ! I really hope DH does not get covid . This morning I woke very early , but I had slept most of the day . DS has been doing school work yesterday.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 15, 2023, 07:51:59 am
i did the food shopping this morning. Still in shock at the prices. I love Castello Blue cheese and would occasionally buy it for a treat at $8.50, I see today it is now $14.50.

Tonight we have a committee meeting for Model A club. Apparently now I'm the vehicle registrar I get to go to the committee meetings. Naturally they are the other side of the river. Neither DH nor I wish to be president, so they won't be at our place.
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Post by: mab19 on March 15, 2023, 08:17:36 am
We also did the weekly shop this morning, and agree that the prices just seem to be going up each week.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 16, 2023, 12:14:46 pm
We had another coffee run today with a different group of people.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 16, 2023, 05:41:18 pm
Had a major upgrade and change around of the computers at work - now I can't find anything!!
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Post by: K Atie on March 16, 2023, 09:37:38 pm
Yesterday I managed to get a few jobs done and clean up the kitchen . Some washing and check on the chooks even feed the cats. It was a better day as I managed to do more before I had to go back to bed and rest. Poor DH has it too now . Seemed to only be able to watch Netflix and not capable of reading . But feel so much better .  DF dropped of small supermarket shop which helped .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 17, 2023, 12:45:42 pm
I had my hair cut today and some more grey put into it. 😀😀😀
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Post by: K Atie on March 17, 2023, 09:09:18 pm
Gosh I got fully dressed yesterday and did the daily chores , as DH went to check sheep then spent day on the couch unwell . Must admit I had two sleeps , so not as good as I thought . Might be a quieter day today . My goal will be to get the linens washed on a super warm day . DH got a call to get fire truck ready for any action today !!
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 17, 2023, 09:40:41 pm
Went to an Indian restaurant for dinner last night in Bendigo followed by a Blues concert, with DH and neighbours, but I was so tired I slept through most of the performance, unfortunately.  I am not into Blues music as a rule but I admit what I did see / hear of the concert was very good.  DH loved the concert so I think I may regret falling asleep when he is discussing it today- maybe I will fall asleep again so I don't have to pretend I saw the whole concert!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 18, 2023, 09:29:40 am
That’s funny Marina. I remember many years ago Mum and Dad came to Perth and had tickets to take us to see and hear David Helfgott at the concert hall. It’s not my type of music at all. DH stayed awake but I didn’t.

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Post by: Cuilidh on March 18, 2023, 07:20:10 pm
We saw David Helfgott many years ago when we lived in Kalgoorlie - I don't necessarily like all classical music but he was an amazing pianist and I did manage to stay awake.  My theory is that a concert is not a 'proper' concert unless at least one person falls asleep!
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Post by: K Atie on March 18, 2023, 09:44:56 pm
Well tested to see if still have Covid yesterday (day 5) and I do ! Very surprised as I was really feeling very good but maybe DH gave it back to me ! Is that possible? I am very full on with wiping everything etc but I did stay in the sitting room with DH the last few days . It’s just like how it started slight glands up and a little uncomfortable sore throat . Worst ever DH’s SIL tested positive as she and DH’s DB went to visit DH’s DM !! The aged care local hospital must black ban us soon at this rate .
All the pears are on the ground so I picked a whole lot up but cannot preserve any while with Covid . Frustrating.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 19, 2023, 08:02:00 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on March 18, 2023, 07:20:10 pm
We saw David Helfgott many years ago when we lived in Kalgoorlie - I don't necessarily like all classical music but he was an amazing pianist and I did manage to stay awake.  My theory is that a concert is not a 'proper' concert unless at least one person falls asleep!
He is certainly a brilliant pianist Marina. I can't dispute that. It was really quite wonderful what his wife was able to do for him.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 19, 2023, 08:35:46 pm
Just catching up. Cookie well done with the diabetes test. KAtie, sorry to hear about the COVID. I’m adjusting to my new life but get incredibly tired. Not surprising. I’m having the first Cataract done on Thursday and a friend is coming to stay for a few days. I’m looking forward to the visit. She also has a TMX but doesn’t use it as much as she could, so we will be doing some cooking.
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Post by: K Atie on March 19, 2023, 11:57:42 pm
Thank you Chookie . Good luck with your Cataract and so good a friend can stay with you . Your TMX will get a work out , surprising what we each do with them . Would love to make more with the fruit but with Covid I feel it’s not possible, don’t want to make preserved things when unwell , germ factor !
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Post by: cookie1 on March 20, 2023, 09:19:05 am
All the best for your cataract on Thursday Chookie.

My brother and his wife came over this afternoon.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 20, 2023, 05:32:47 pm
Good luck with your cataract op. on Thursday, Chookie.  Everyone I know who has had that done says that it makes a huge difference. Good that you have a friend coming to stay with you for the few days and I am sure you will have a great time using your TMXs together

I am sure your tiredness will come right as time goes by, you have gone through a massive change in your life recently and your body is just now 're-adjusting' itself.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 21, 2023, 02:50:18 am
Thanks for all the good wishes. It has turned very cold here. Drab sort of day. I’m making Lamb shank , barley and veggie soup. Then I’ve found a ‘ Stonesoup’ ( blog) for Zucchini falafel. I bought a Beetroot dip which wasn’t very nice, so might turn this also onto falafels.
The leftover Butter chicken that we had on Sunday has 2 meals left. That worked out at $2 a serve, with brown rice and veggies. The veggies were free and the rice was one of those 90 second microwave pouches.
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Post by: mab19 on March 21, 2023, 03:28:57 am
Chookie, good luck with your cataract surgery.  DH has had both his eyes done and says he is glad he did as everything was so much clearer.

I have spent the morning washing down all the kitchen cupboard doors both inside and out, washed the kitchen windows and washed the curtains.  I'll tackle the ishelves of the cupboards later. 
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Post by: judydawn on March 21, 2023, 07:37:27 am
Well done Margaret.
Good luck on Thursday Chookie, it seems to be something all senior people need to have done at some stage. Have fun in your kitchen with your visitor after the op, I’m sure she’ll learn a lot from you.

I went to a different exercise class this morning, it was fun and something different to the gym work I do on 2 other days.  I also had my heavy work gardener come in with his offsider for an hour, I can’t believe how fast these guys work and how much they can do in an hour.  I also had a visit from an old friend for a couple of hours as well.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 21, 2023, 07:48:25 am
You've had a busy day, Judy.  I haven't seen the inside of a gym since before COVID and do feel more than a bit guilty about that - but I am a great procrastinator as there is always a really, really good reason not to go!!!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 21, 2023, 08:06:23 am
LOL Marina. I won't join a gym as I'm the same. I try to walk on the treadmill though, however I can easily find an excuse for that too.
Judy I heard that you had a dreadful storm there the other night. I hope you didn't receive any damage.
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Post by: judydawn on March 21, 2023, 09:56:04 am
Cookie I was completely unaware that the storm even happened in Adelaide until I saw the 4 pm news as nothing happened here. I messaged my GD to see how Glenelg fared and she was like me, knew nothing about it.  I’ve been very lucky in the almost 30 years that I’ve lived here, even the rain rarely comes this far down the peninsular.

Ladies if I didn’t make the effort to go to the Wellness Centre I know I wouldn’t exercise at home, some mornings I don’t feel like going (especially in winter) but we have a great group of ladies and it’s fun. The social aspect is as good for us as the exercise.
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Post by: K Atie on March 21, 2023, 08:30:17 pm
Missed yoga agin yesterday as still test positive, hopefully I will go away soon . DH needed help in the sheep yards , helped push the sheep up . Then my favourite job after lunch , well don’t mind driving up the lane way ( except nearly got bogged on the swamp this has been underwater since all the floods and has just able to use now ! Then crossing them across the highway !! We did well this time . Next mob was easier as use 4wd . Both of us were tiered but it had to be done . Had enough of being home unwell , rather frustrating and truely annoying, no wonder there is Covid everywhere if people are out spreading it around. My self esteem is low I think that’s the issue , at least I recognise it.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 22, 2023, 07:12:28 am
K Atie, if it makes you feel any better, one of my colleagues was reading false positives for about a week after he had COVID, you may have the same result.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 22, 2023, 06:15:26 pm
Good luck with your cataract today, Chookie
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Post by: K Atie on March 23, 2023, 07:58:11 pm
Tested covid negative yesterday , so pleased . But my neck glands are up and sore , feel very tired still . DH DS want to go to Farm world on the weekend, gosh I hope I managed to have enough energy for it . There was an amazing amount of sheet lightening very early yesterday for hours . The end of the day was warm and Sunny .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 24, 2023, 11:34:46 am
I did a mercy run of Krispy Kreme doughnuts to DD’s hospital. They were supposed to be delivered but something went wrong. DD had been saying that many of the group she works with were looking forward to them. Got to keep the worker’s happy.
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Post by: K Atie on March 24, 2023, 11:55:17 am
Collected DS and then DH DS and I headed to Melbourne. Tomorrow early start to go to Farm world field day in Gippsland! Must be crazy oh well .
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Post by: judydawn on March 24, 2023, 12:44:04 pm
Nice to see you’re up and running again K Atie, it takes more than Covid to slow you down.
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Post by: K Atie on March 24, 2023, 11:23:58 pm
Judy I have to say think that I thought I would be fine ! But the field day is on a hill and I’m struggling to walk the slight hill ! Might have to go trout fishing that I could do !
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Post by: cookie1 on March 25, 2023, 12:17:10 pm
Trout fishing would be awesome.
DD and I went out for coffee this morning. DH went to Brookton with some other car members to display old cars. https://www.brookton.wa.gov.au/brookton-old-time-motor-show.aspx
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Post by: achookwoman on March 25, 2023, 07:46:29 pm
Cataract op went well. 2 hours in and out. Little cloudy next morning but within an hour was clear.  Thank for asking.
Friend did amazing job looking after me.
Had visitors for lunch yesterday. They brought the sweets for lunch. RTE lemon Coconut cake. Lovely.
Ballarat hosting Water Polo, on the lake  today. Very rough and great fun to watch. Will have a coffee In Restaurant next to where nets are set up and enjoy the fun.
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Post by: K Atie on March 25, 2023, 09:09:15 pm
The trout fishing was interesting a man set up with rods and lots of young local boys catching small trout and returning to lake . Lots of fish bait used for the young little kids that didn’t get a catch ! Think the trout were over feed by this time ! I just watched . We compared our steps for the day I did 13700 men did 9000 approximately! I have never feel so tired at a field day , just draged myself around . But DH DS decided to go all the way home last night . They took in turns driving . We ordered Grill’d and picked up in Ballarat. Now we have a day at home to do washing etc and DS can get on with his VCE work , DH as huge amount of book work too . I even got some Magnesium spray for my aching knees ! Oops forgot to use it last night . Also a tub of creamed honey . DS got a couple of jumpers . DH loved looking at the machinery, but so pricey and nothing available for ages . But sad didn’t get to see DD but two 21sts she was a little busy . 
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Post by: achookwoman on March 26, 2023, 09:45:12 pm
Recently had ride in Tesla and shown how to do Quordle. Like Wordle but more complicated. Found a suspicious transaction on my credit card. Rang bank at 9 pm last night. Told me to ring Woolworths which I did. They explained that the ‘ free delivery ‘ which I have been having for 3 years has a charge. ! Not a lot of money but pretty sneaky.
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Post by: K Atie on March 26, 2023, 10:37:09 pm
Cookie your life is full of firsts , what was it like in the Tesla ! That’s very interesting regarding Woolworths free delivery charge . Spent the day washing and a little rest , Covid has knocked me around but getting better each day . DS drove back to boardo , this seems when we catch up with all school things , cannot believe only two weeks left of term .
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 27, 2023, 12:09:05 am
That was very sneaky of Woolworths, Chookie.  I have only used them or Coles once - I can't remember which.  Everything came - or should I say a version of everything came, I certainly get 100% of what I wanted and, to cap it all off, it all came in several Coles bags which I had to pay for!  I suppose that is only to be expected, though they had to package it somehow and God forbid they should reuse cartons!  I think I would think again before I used them again.

K Atie, I learned a new word from you today ... boardo ... I had never heard that before and it took me a moment or two to catch up! No I am trying to think of occasions when I might use it myself!
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Post by: mab19 on March 27, 2023, 04:06:37 am
I did a little bit of gardening yesterday and a bit of a tidy up outside today.
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Post by: K Atie on March 27, 2023, 05:42:24 am
Marina , boardo is short for boarding house at school !
Today is a day of shear gob smack disbelief! Our boy kitten Jerry went missing about 5 months ago . This morning feeding the chooks I turned around and thought Tommy the mother cat was moving very fast around a tree . It was Jerry her son , oh my gosh . Since feeding and cuddles and making sure the other two ( Fluffy is ok that her brother is home ) are ok , it has slept on the back door mat and cryed when it’s awake . DH has had cuddles too. He is a bit scatty but fat and no injuries . People said he will return and I had given up , have no idea where he has been but clearly hiding out at a good spot , so strange as we asked all our few neighbours.
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Post by: judydawn on March 27, 2023, 11:18:02 am
Welcome home Jerry, I bet he’s got some stories to tell K Atie.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 27, 2023, 12:11:33 pm
DH went to another car show yesterday. He took the latest acquisition.
Today we had to go to the bank to arrange for one of the recipients of MIL will to have his $$ put into a term deposit until he can access it. We don’t know when that will be, it’s a jolly nuisance.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 27, 2023, 08:20:44 pm
I’ve got everything from the pantry shelves stacked in a pile in the kitchen. Joiner is booked to come on Friday to put drawers in. Can’t wait.
Ballarat is hosting the National titles for the Canoe Polo, Easter Weekend. DD has asked me to help with catering. I’m making Protein Balls, Scones with jam and cream and as many slices as I can manage. A friend is coming to help. She will bring her TMX and with 3 bowls and 2 ovens we should turn out a lot.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 27, 2023, 09:22:44 pm
WOW, that sounds like a huge undertaking, Chookie!  Somehow I think you are going to have a great time.
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Post by: judydawn on March 27, 2023, 10:32:27 pm
Chookie you will be in your element making all those sweet treats, don't wear yourself out though.
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Post by: mab19 on March 28, 2023, 12:57:42 am
Chookie you will have a very busy time but lots of fun cooking with a friend.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 28, 2023, 11:59:30 am
That will be fun Chookie. Cooking lots and letting others eat it.
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Post by: K Atie on March 28, 2023, 09:36:14 pm
Enjoy Chookie .
Well Jerry stayed one day and gone now ! He must be not that far away ! He was very friendly . We will miss him but not much I can do , a collar will only get hooked up on something . At least he is fixed and can’t populate that’s a good thing . Ester day I went to our quilting group , it was great to catch up and plan another charity quilt for the year . Stewed lots of pears to go into the freezer . .
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Post by: mab19 on March 29, 2023, 06:36:09 am
Supermarket shopping this morning.  I got caught in a heavy rain on the way back to the car and came home soaked through.

Inspired by K Atie and her quilting group I decided to do some work on a quilt that has been sitting around for about 2 1/2 years.  I had run into some problems when joining it up and put it away in disgust.  My eyesight is not as good as it was so I am going to have to be a bit patient this time.
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Post by: K Atie on March 29, 2023, 10:55:18 am
Nice that I inspired you . It would give me great joy to accomplish a quilt , one day , meanwhile I’ll do my patch . Not much today but had parent teacher interviews tonight on line ., not many more of these left .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 29, 2023, 11:54:59 am
I did my grocery shopping today too.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 29, 2023, 08:23:03 pm
K Atie, are you or your group involved in the quilting show in Maldon over Easter?
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Post by: K Atie on March 29, 2023, 09:37:04 pm
No we just make a quilt a year for our chosen local charity . Others make for themselves as well but give to family. We help each other , some of us love knitting too . I always use to ask DM where I went wrong! So now I’ll have to ask the girls .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 30, 2023, 12:31:33 pm
I’ve been patiently waiting for it to rain. We have only had 3.6mm all year. Not good at all. I’m also keeping an eye on my dragon fruit flowers as I think I will have to pollinate them.
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Post by: K Atie on March 30, 2023, 10:30:48 pm
Cookie did you get many dragon fruit last year . Feeling unwell this morning so I’ll take it easy but so much to do it all just looks daunting. DS has heaps of practical SAC work to do . Also English and others all week . Each one is another step closer to the finish .
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Post by: achookwoman on March 30, 2023, 11:31:44 pm
Love handmade quilts. KAtie and Mab, go for it. I have bought handmade quilts in both Beijing and Norway. 
Yesterday spent morning with Solicitor and afternoon with eye specialist. Said I won’t need glasses  after second eye done next Wednesday. Perhaps for reading. Just those cheap magnifying ones.
DS stayed overnight. Has discovered that the a local SD bakery called 16/18 sells the best Hot X buns. They are the closest I have tasted to the ones that I make. The texture and spice is just right. I’m tempted to not make any this year.
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Post by: judydawn on March 31, 2023, 02:45:47 am
Cookie, your rainfall (or lack of) must be a problem. Are you on water restrictions at any time of the year?  Ours has improved a bit on previous years and we’ve had no restrictions for a few years now.

Chookie, with what you already have on your plate for Easter it sounds like a good idea to buy your Easter buns this year if they’re as good as those you make.  Great news from the eye specialist.

Good luck with re-commencing your quilting project Margaret, I love the work that quilters do but I wouldn’t have the patience to do anything like that myself.

K Atie, I hope you're feeling yourself soon. Time out now would pay dividends in the long run.

I’ve been for a massage at the Wellness Centre this morning, it was the best one I’ve had anywhere. I’m now doing 3 gym sessions a week and having a massage every 6 weeks or so.
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Post by: mab19 on March 31, 2023, 06:10:37 am
DD came for lunch and then I had my hair cut this afternoon..

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Post by: cookie1 on March 31, 2023, 11:56:39 am
We didn’t get any fruit last year KAtie.
Chookie I tried the cheap glasses but didn’t like the quality of them. I ended going to OPSM and getting a pair made. I only need them when the light is very poor or if my eyes are extremely tired. It’s great.

My nephew’s wife went into labour very early this morning. I’ve just heard (about 16 hours later) that she is to have a caesarean. Poor girl.

I fell over today. I’m quite ashamed, I feel that puts me into the elderly bracket. 🥺🥺🥺🥺I bent to pick up a parcel at the front door and somehow over balanced. I went head over turkey. DD was here, in bed ill, so I yelled for her. My watch wanted to call for help but I said I was ok. I’m all bruised down my RH side, even my breast! I don’t think anything broke. My left wrist is painful but ok I think. DH had gone to York to pick up a vintage trailer. I still managed to cook dinner. 😀😀
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Post by: judydawn on March 31, 2023, 12:52:34 pm
Sorry to hear that cookie, we’re all aware of the fact that we’re in the age group where tumbles can happen but even if we’re careful they can just happen. I hope you haven’t broken anything, fingers crossed all will be well.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 31, 2023, 07:17:24 pm
So much is happening with everyone at the moment.  Sorry to hear of your fall, Cookie and hope your bruising and pain clears up soon.  We have to be so careful now as we "mature".  The weather map yesterday looked like there was a fair bit of rain over your way so I hope you enjoyed it and there was no flooding.

K Atie take it easy, you don't get a gold star if you push yourself when you are not feeling your best.

Chookie, you are sounding as if you have so much going on at the moment.  Good luck with the cataract next week.

A good massage,Judy - oh, you lucky thing!

Hope you enjoy getting back into quilting, Mab.  Like Judy, I haven't got a lot of patience for such fine work.  I am sure you will settle into it and thoroughly enjoy your creativity.
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Post by: K Atie on April 01, 2023, 04:38:00 am
Thank you everyone, I am taking it easy feel better today . Cookie think you should get checked out , all will be fine but best to make sure , hope your DD is better soon too . Chookie we have a local bakery that makes Hot cross buns , they are pretty good . Judy I was thinking that a good massage regularly would be great .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 01, 2023, 12:23:58 pm
Feeling pretty good today thanks everyone. I have lots of bruises and sore spots, but everything works so I’m fine.

We had lovely rain the other night. We got about 36mm or so. No flooding  anywhere near us. It was slow and steady. Judy we always have water restrictions for June, July and August. No sprinklers at all. We can only use our bores for 2 days a week. The garden has suffered quite a lot as a result of this. We’ve been sung Wet a Soil to help things along.
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Post by: K Atie on April 02, 2023, 01:06:23 am
Thankfully Day light savings has finished today , clocks back an hour . But as the season changes it’s already dark in the morning. Feel good that it’s gone back to normal time , let’s just say three weeks ago would have been better .
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Post by: judydawn on April 02, 2023, 02:10:12 am
Cookie, glad to hear you are OK. Be loud and proud, show everyone your bruises and they will feel your pain. I ended up with a whopping black eye 4 years ago with my one and only fall (so far) and it sure makes you be aware of how easy it is to fall as we’re aging.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 02, 2023, 05:31:29 am
Your black eye reminded me of a funny story from my past, Judy (not implying that your black eye was funny in any way they are horrible things).

Many years ago when we were living in Wellington we organised a concert by a Scottish folk group for Amnesty International and hosted a party after.  We had a lot of our family's Scottish friends there as well, including my mum.  As the party was drawing to a close, mum, DH and I were at the door fare-welling some friends when mum bent over for some reason just as DH was lifting his mandolin up and the headstock caught mum in the eye.

Next day she had a whopper of a black eye and very proudly told everyone that her son-in-law gave her a black eye.  So glad she and DH got on well together and she saw the funny side of the story!
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Post by: judydawn on April 02, 2023, 10:37:27 am
Good one Marina ha ha, not funny at the time though.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 03, 2023, 05:08:58 am
Love it Marina.

When we were teaching in Carnamah, back in the dim dark ages I walked into the toilet door somehow. That day at school we had been discussing domestic violence and how many women often said they had walked into a door. I don't bruise easily and fortunately my toilet door crash didn't show any bruising, so I was able to go to school and not mention it.
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Post by: K Atie on April 03, 2023, 05:14:02 am
Yesterday DGF and I made two batches of Onion Jam . We had made some for the market awhile ago but decided to make some for ourselves. Old style on the stove in two pots . It has mustard seeds and chilli sauce .
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Post by: mab19 on April 03, 2023, 06:42:11 am
k Atie, that sound nice I love onion jam. 

Today DD took me to Moorrabin to check my TM31 in for a service.  While there I bought myself another jug.   My kitchen bench looks very naked without thermi sitting there.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 03, 2023, 07:26:40 am
That was very coincidental timing, Cookie!

Mab, hope you took your TMX's serial number.  Getting the wrong machine back following the service of my TM31 has nearly destroyed my joy of cooking.  Fortunately I can swap mine for DH's here in the city ... but still ... total incompetence by the service department has left a bad taste in my mouth (excuse the pun!).
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Post by: mab19 on April 03, 2023, 09:49:19 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on April 03, 2023, 07:26:40 am
That was very coincidental timing, Cookie!

Mab, hope you took your TMX's serial number.  Getting the wrong machine back following the service of my TM31 has nearly destroyed my joy of cooking.  Fortunately I can swap mine for DH's here in the city ... but still ... total incompetence by the service department has left a bad taste in my mouth (excuse the pun!).

Marina, I marked all the parts so I'll be able to tell if they are mine.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 03, 2023, 11:54:56 am
Quote from: mab19 on April 03, 2023, 09:49:19 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on April 03, 2023, 07:26:40 am
That was very coincidental timing, Cookie!

Mab, hope you took your TMX's serial number.  Getting the wrong machine back following the service of my TM31 has nearly destroyed my joy of cooking.  Fortunately I can swap mine for DH's here in the city ... but still ... total incompetence by the service department has left a bad taste in my mouth (excuse the pun!).

Marina, I marked all the parts so I'll be able to tell if they are mine.

GOOD!!!
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Post by: achookwoman on April 03, 2023, 11:38:50 pm
Oh Cookie , hope you are ok. I tripped over a couple of times. I have been more embarrassed than hurt. DD suggested Anica cream for the bruise. Seemed to work.
Joiner still fitting drawers. I’m a bit sick of everything sitting around in boxes. He is doing an excellent job so I’m not complaining.
Started having the paintings hung yesterday.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 04, 2023, 08:47:49 am
I had an appointment with the physio this afternoon. I thought my balance was pretty good but with  my eyes closed its dreadful. I have things to practise before I see her in 3 weeks.

This morning we had coffee with a group of car maniacs buffs. It's always fun as we are from a couple of different clubs. DH picked up the former owner of the old/new car.
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Post by: judydawn on April 04, 2023, 11:46:03 am
It is difficult at our age cookie. The extra class I’m doing at gym is all about balance and core work so hopefully in time I’ll notice an improvement myself.  We do the eyes closed moves too and I’m hopeless so I completely know where you're coming from.

I hope you’re having a nice run with the weather like we are at the moment but rain is going to spoil everyone’s Easter, especially for outdoor activities, camping etc. 
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Post by: mab19 on April 05, 2023, 05:43:22 am
A visit to the doctor yesterday and had our flu shot & 5th covid shot.    DH is not feeling too good today I think he has had a reaction to one of them.  I've not had any reaction at all.

I did the supermarket shopping this morning.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 05, 2023, 12:23:45 pm
I did my grocery shopping this morning and made a couple of dozen of Chookie’s Hot Cross Buns.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 06, 2023, 07:19:15 am
Cookie, I hope you enjoy them.
Today I took the patch off my eye. Everything was blurry. Couldn’t read a thing and everything else was blurry. Appointment with Dr. He said all normal. Bought glasses with 2 1/2 magnification. Can now read. So can now read Forum.
My dear friend has been wonderful. Driving me around. Didn’t get to buy hot X buns. I’ll just have to look at Cookie’s.
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Post by: judydawn on April 06, 2023, 07:38:24 am
Good to hear you can see now Chookie, must have been a bit of a shock when your vision was blurry.  It’s nice to have friends who can help you out when you need it. I guess you’ll be back driving yourself soon.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 06, 2023, 12:40:12 pm
How frightening for you Chookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 07, 2023, 10:40:55 pm
One of my new neighbours has her elderly mum staying for Easter. This lady sent me a box of jam jars as she no longer cooks. My friend and I have invited them in for afternoon tea. Scones jam and cream. .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 09, 2023, 12:48:12 pm
That sounds lovely. There is nothing quite like scones, jam and cream.
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Post by: K Atie on April 10, 2023, 07:28:21 am
Yesterday we visited DMIL , she is determined to stay in aged care hostel now . We have to rats test every time to see her. DS set up her tv for iview and Netflix, lets see if that Worksop it’s hooked up to her phone . They have very poor internet . Today DD produced a small suitcase of washing , I saved it all for you to get the marks out ! It’s ok but the wind and sprinkle rain adds its challenges. Meanwhile DS also unpacked his boarding bags ! Parent love . Also Jerry the ever disappearing cat has come home today .. imagine he will be gone again . Too funny as I was putting the washing out he appeared, he looks so like his mum that at first I thought was patting her , they are very Similar .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 12, 2023, 09:28:13 pm
It has been raining and cold. I love the drying cabinet in this new home. I hang everything on hangers and this seems to be effective. It works best when the heater is on.
Yesterday , the 2 small boys from next door ( 6 and 10 ), came and made bread. One made a plaited loaf and the other a loaf. I made a cheese vegemite slice. They also cleaned up afterwards.
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Post by: K Atie on April 12, 2023, 09:45:26 pm
Chookie they will remember that for ever and bonus eating the bread . Loved they cleaned up what a great teacher . The drying cabinet is a game changer for you . Finery got my bent glasses fixed and they replaced the nose pieces on my reading glasses too . DD and I also had dinner out again we walked to wine bar shared plates very yummy. It rained so we got a little wet on returning home .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 13, 2023, 06:03:40 am
That sounds like fun Chookie.
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Post by: K Atie on April 13, 2023, 12:48:37 pm
Well I went to Gp for a overhaul, flu injection, calcium injection in my tummy.. not sure about this but could do two in one arm . Now tomorrow I have to have fasting blood tests as well . Book shop , engagement present shopping. Then to girlfriends for a very needed catch up . Home not to late , bring on tomorrow! This will test me bloods test very early coffee with girlfriend then out to lunch .. then back home to the boys .
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Post by: K Atie on April 15, 2023, 08:41:52 am
Added to yesterday’s appointments a bone density test and ultrasound. Had the most beautiful long lunch that meant too late to drive home . So up early and off to Lune for coffee and Harrssia and cream cheese Croissant. Home to straighten the house .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 15, 2023, 08:47:21 am
You are certainly undergoing a good check up. It’s a good idea as then you can be sure everything is ok.
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Post by: judydawn on April 15, 2023, 10:40:13 am
That certainly is a huge amount of tests K Atie, nice to get them all out of the way in a couple of days.
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Post by: K Atie on April 15, 2023, 01:14:40 pm
Yes Judy and Cookie a lot of tests but all well over due . I have to say I was not happy with the ultra sound as she rushed it and couldn’t find what was there , it was her comment that stirred me up “oh well if too small it doesn’t matter “ I was grumpy . And they where ment to do the bone density scan first , so the person doing that was grumpy white her too . But I put a smile on and had a lovely lunch with some extra special bubbles . Quite tired tonight .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 17, 2023, 07:27:21 am
I hope all the results are good for you KAtie.
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Post by: K Atie on April 17, 2023, 01:16:25 pm
Thank you Cookie so do I . Back in town with DH DS . We had a bit of spare time so took DS shopping for clothes for party on the weekend, DD joined us and helped choose a nice bright blue shirt.  DH had an appointment and then they both had flu injections . I had a foot appointment , so glad to have them done it’s like walking on air now , snuck DS in the appointment to get new orthotics as well bonus  . Then we went out for a meal. Tomorrow is up early for DH , who has a fasting blood test .. his turn now and we need to do lots of presents shopping 18ths and a baby one . Gosh I feel drained trying to work it all smoothly but pleased that it’s working out . We are fine by the way it’s all fine just check ups . Mind you if these flu injections have any after effects it will be 3 people feeling off.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 18, 2023, 06:58:31 am
We went to Subiaco this morning. DH promised me a piece of bling for our 50th wedding anniversary in December. We eventually went to select it this morning. I wanted a pink diamond in it as I love them and the mine has been closed for a while. I selected a piece with 2 pink ones in and you can pretty well see them without a magnifying glass (just) I love it. As I have fat, fat fingers it is being resized.

We are booked to have our flu needles on Thursday afternoon.

On Sunday we had a car run to Mandurah to see some of the giants. They are rather impressive. https://visitmandurah.com/giants-of-mandurah/
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Post by: judydawn on April 18, 2023, 08:59:04 am
Cute giants cookie, very clever craftsmen.
I love pink diamonds, well done Mr cookie for spoiling you on your special anniversary.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2023, 05:32:59 am
Thanks Judy. I’ve just remembered to put the giants photo up.


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Post by: mab19 on April 19, 2023, 07:13:39 am
Love the giants, some people are very clever.

DH and I both had blood tests this morning.  Then we both had a podietarist appointment.  Supermarket shopping this afternoon.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 19, 2023, 07:29:58 am
Got my bloods done last week and dr. rang with results before 9.00 am this morning - all " very good" - that was a relief, as I had been dreading them since it has been so long since my last ones.  Very happy!

Treated myself to a pedicure.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 19, 2023, 12:11:27 pm
It’s lovely when you have the doctor saying everything is ok.

I did my grocery shopping this morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 19, 2023, 10:10:28 pm
Congrats Cookie on your Wedding Anniversary. Lovely gift. Worth waiting for.
I’ve had a very serious scam on my Master Card. It’s the second one. I’m thinking of not having a credit card at all. Yesterday I spent hours on the phone and only got some useful help when I said I would close the account and go to another bank.
DD helped me remove the last of my goods from Storage. Now only have to sort through the stuff in the garage.
New Coffee pod machine broke down. Got a pod stuck. Fortunately DS was staying and Amazon agreed to replace it. Getting a different model.
Friday was a disaster. I have a scaffold across the front of the house. It was placed there to install outside blinds. When the blind was put up, a fault in the fabric was detected. They have ordered more fabric. Has to come from OS.
On Friday also, a Crim Safe door was fitted. A serious scratch was found in the frame. Again, this has to be replaced.
I had work men here most of the day. I made sausage rolls ( about 100) which they enjoyed, with plenty for GS.
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Post by: K Atie on April 19, 2023, 11:21:51 pm
Chookie sorry to hear about your card ,blinds ,security door and coffee pod machine . Lucky you are on to all of it now . That’s more than three things . Bonus clearing out the storage , in fact think you are doing an amazing job . Sausage rolls might have to make some for DS he will gobble them up too .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 20, 2023, 06:18:54 am
Lousy luck Chookie. After DD had her everyday debit card skimmed she will only pay in cash. She has had her credit card hacked a couple of times too. From what I hear it's happening so much more frequently now. Awful.

Chookie the workman will remember your sausage rolls and be queueing up to help you.

DH had a friend from Nasho Fair Go call round this morning. Some ex nashos are marching on Anzac Day. DH refuses to so is lending his medals to this friend.
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Post by: judydawn on April 20, 2023, 07:13:12 am
Sorry to hear you’ve had so many problems Chookie, after what you’ve been through you don’t need all this. Lucky to have a DS who spends time with you and can help when needed. I hope you get back the money scammed.  Keep cooking those sausage rolls, you’re going to have more workmen out to replace the blind and security door and you’ll want to feed them.

Marina, it’s great to get the all clear on blood tests. My GP said he would ring if there was a problem and I haven’t heard from him so I trust all is fine but I won’t be surprised at my May appointment if, when I ask about the results, he reads the report for the first time.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 20, 2023, 07:55:00 am
Things seemed to have turned around for the good today. 2 tradies came and fitted a wind sensor to the blinds. It turned out to be an updated model. It will automatically send the blinds down at 8 am and up at 8 pm? I think. While here a nice young man saw that I was having trouble sliding the indoor curtains across. He went around the house and sprayed silicone on all the tracts. The other nice young man noticed that the heated towel rail in the bathroom hadn’t been activated. While I’m typing this, the replacement coffee machine has arrived. Yah. The tradies enjoyed the butter and marmalade muffins. All good.
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Post by: K Atie on April 20, 2023, 09:18:40 am
Those tradies sound like gold , very impressive. Lots of washing today . DS doing studies and out for awhile helping DH .
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Post by: judydawn on April 20, 2023, 09:19:43 am
Chookie, why do you want the blinds to go down during the day and up at night?
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 20, 2023, 08:21:32 pm

Chookie, what a couple of days you have had.  So glad things are coming together.

I got scammed once with my credit card, lost a bit but learned A LOT!!!  I am very wary now.  Mostly I use cash, for me it is the best way to keep to budget.  The one thing I am always wary of is my mobile.  I actually have a love - hate relationship with it  They are so intrusive but there are, literally, hundreds of things you cannot do if you don't give a mobile number out, but I can learn to live without most of those things.  I often have long, involved discussions with companies as to why I want to keep in touch with them but do not wish to give them my mobile number ... sometimes they work things out or else I simply don't bother further with them.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 21, 2023, 11:48:42 am
Such nice tradies Chookie. You will have them fighting to come to your place for the delicious food.

This morning friends took us out for coffee to Kings Park. It was lovely. Then this afternoon we went and picked up my new piece of jewellery.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 21, 2023, 09:05:25 pm
What a lovely end to a wonderful day, Cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 21, 2023, 09:36:26 pm
Oh, Cookie how nice. Wear it often.
Yesterday I attended my first exercise class. I now know why Judy is an exercise junkie. Although I was absolutely hopeless and 20 years older than most of the class, I had a great time. I will try to attend twice a week.
Today the tradies are coming to finish the blinds. I’m cooking them lunch. I gave them a demo of the TMX as they were fascinated.
Judy, the blinds come down in the morning to prevent the sun in the morning heating up the upstairs room. In the Summer it is very hot as the window is massive. Not so necessary in the other seasons but the sun does fade the carpet and furniture.
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Post by: K Atie on April 22, 2023, 04:44:30 am
Took DS to redeemed his gift vouchers for his winning photos that went in the farm supply calendar. Rm Williams jumper and some Bogg gum boots size 12 ! He has to wait for the Bogg gumboots till next week . No bad deal . This arvo I’m taking DS south for a double 18th party . He is staying and I’m spending night at a friends. Early start tomorrow as we have to go home then pick up DH go to his DN baby to be party in Geelong.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 22, 2023, 05:20:48 am
Our hot water tank has started leaking - the cost for the replacement is mind boggling!!!
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Post by: judydawn on April 22, 2023, 09:36:12 am
Thanks for the explanation Chookie. Well done on joining a class, exercise is a must for we elderly ladies. Your post brought a smile to my face.

Cookie, I bet your new ring will bring a smile to your face every time you wear it.  Yours and my team played today, OK we won but WC made it hard for us at times.

K Atie, well done to your DS on his win, nice prizes.

Marina, I’ve lived in 3 houses and have had to replace the HWS in each one, yes not a cheap item to replace.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 23, 2023, 10:45:51 am
What a nuisance Marina. You can’t do without them either.

Chookie wonderful that you enjoyed your exercise class

Judy, the new ring lives on my finger. I took it off to do some gardening and wash the dishes. After I’ve had it for a while it will probably stay on then too. It’s not sticking up or anything so will be ok.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 23, 2023, 09:50:01 pm
Cookie, I can imagine just how beautiful that ring is with pink diamonds. My DD has pink diamonds in bedded in her wedding ring.
Today, Gym and getting ready to go to Melbourne on Thursday.
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Post by: K Atie on April 24, 2023, 04:58:26 am
Well that was a big day on the road yesterday. Great to catch up with family. Mum to be glowing. DD came too . We were a tad tiered and hungry so stopped to eat a meal on the way home . DH stopped a few times , even had a drumstick ice cream.. had not had one in a long time . Boys out burning stumble this arvo . I have had a migraine so done hardly a thing . Thankful DS put a load of washing out and managed to put the towels on clothes line but the whole district will be burning off this arvo so I best be ready to whip it inside soon .
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Post by: mab19 on April 24, 2023, 05:37:36 am
A GD birthday yesterday.  We spent the afternoon with the family and had afternoon tea around a campfire in the bush.  The weather was perfect and we had a lovely afternoon.
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Post by: judydawn on April 24, 2023, 08:25:00 am
That does sound nice Margaret, it’s been a long time since I sat around a campfire but they were always fun.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 24, 2023, 08:06:46 pm
Sounds like a great afternoon, Margaret ... and on  a perfect autumn day as well.
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Post by: mab19 on April 25, 2023, 05:03:56 am
I decided to clean out one of the kitchen cupboards this morning.  I washed all the glass ware and other dishes.  Washed all the shelves and doors.
This afternoon I helped DH in the garden getting it ready to plant some garlic.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 25, 2023, 06:24:51 am
Well done, Margaret.  It is very satisfying when you get a job like that done.
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Post by: K Atie on April 25, 2023, 06:33:40 am
We went to the Anzac service in town this morning then a talk afterwards . Home to cook lunch and DS to do some school work and pack . Off to drop him off well he will drive and then I’ll do some shopping and home probably a bit late . Last day of holidays feels good to have had a good few weeks now for the full on VCE term .
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Post by: mab19 on April 26, 2023, 07:05:34 am
I hurt my back again a couple of days ago, I've no idea what happened but I'm finding it very hard to move around so have been spending a lot of time sitting and reading.
DH did the shopping for me this morning and managed to get everything on the list.
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Post by: judydawn on April 26, 2023, 10:19:14 am
It makes it difficult when you don’t even know how it happened Margaret, I hope it improves soon. Bad backs are so debilitating.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 26, 2023, 01:13:29 pm
Mab it is so very easy to do. I hope it feels better tomorrow. I did my grocery shopping today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 26, 2023, 07:49:49 pm
Sorry to hear about your back, Mab.  Look after yourself.

Haircut ... VERY SHORT!!!
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Post by: cookie1 on April 27, 2023, 11:53:51 am
I’m going to get my hair cut tomorrow. Just pottered around the house today.
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Post by: K Atie on April 27, 2023, 02:51:24 pm
Yesterday was not great our worker had a accident in the Ute thankfully all ok . Kind of shakes everyone up . But so glad our worker is ok and the other party all ok . The Ute was T boned not so pretty . DH spent the day on the phone dealing with it .
Today DS turned 18 , feels strange to have an 18 year old , life passes so quickly . Now I truly have a young adult son .
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 27, 2023, 08:40:50 pm
Glad that everyone is OK after that accident, K Atie, they are scary and happen so quickly.

I was at the post office yesterday and just waiting for an available teller when a group of three somewhat unsavoury characters walked in, right up to the front of the shop area and, in front of everyone, picked up a TV and walked out with it!  I couldn't believe what I was seeing.  The utter brass neck of some people!  The Post Master chased them down the street and came back with the TV, but there was probably nothing else he could do - you don't dare touch or confront these people as you don't know what they will do or how they will react.
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Post by: judydawn on April 28, 2023, 12:26:11 am
How brazen are thieves these day Marina and what a brave man to chase a group of people like that. A frightening experience for those on the line too.

Happy 18th to your DS K Atie, I can’t believe I have kids in their 50’s. If only we could slow time down.
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Post by: K Atie on April 28, 2023, 02:20:25 am
Marina that’s scary .
Judy thank you re DS 18th . I was a older Mum at 40 and for DS 43 so they are ment to keep me young … not sure about that saying.
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Post by: mab19 on April 28, 2023, 05:07:34 am
Marina that is very frightening.

Katie, Happy 18th Birthday to your DS.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 28, 2023, 07:33:19 am
Flu and 5th COVID jabs today for DH and me.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 28, 2023, 12:11:43 pm
Marina that is awful. It seems to h appen so much. The man was very brave to chase them.

I had my hair cut today.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 29, 2023, 11:02:58 pm
Good morning, just catching up.
Mab, I hope your back is better, and how lovely to sit by a camp fire. . Marina, I can’t believe that happened. KAtie, congratulations on DS 18 th.
Went to Melbourne with DD. She was attending an in service. On Friday, walked around town.  Haven’t done 10000 steps in a long time. Bought very little. Friday night whole family, ( there are only 8 of us) had dinner at hotel to celebrate DD birthday. It was nice to see GC all dressed up and behaving in such a formal setting
. On Thursday night we arrived late in Melbourne. Looked for somewhere to have dinner. Noticed Farmers Daughter Deli/ Restaurant. We had the most interesting and delicious meal. I’m going to try and make the Roasted Cauli and Macadamia nut dish. I’ll let you know how I go.
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Post by: judydawn on April 30, 2023, 09:06:45 am
How lovely Chookie. At our age we really don’t need anything, especially household goods.

Having said that yesterday I spent several hours browsing a website which pops up in my feed all the time. I bought 13 items, some were little things in quantities which I can share with friends and the prices were really good. Temu is the name of the site if anyone is interested. Someone asked  on our local FB page if anyone had used them, being wary I guess but she was given the thumbs up that they’re genuine so I decided to have a look myself. Can’t wait to receive my parcel to see what I’ve bought.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 30, 2023, 09:45:31 am
Judy, I saw that site today. Lots of small interesting things. Let’s know how you go.
I’ve had some success with trying to copy that Roasted Cauliflower and Macadamia recipe. It was served with burrata, but I think it could be a side with any protein or even added to a simple cream soup.
Also Judy, I was wondering if you could manage thePotted Alpine Trout.   I’ve never made Potted Prawns but I think this is similar.  It was certainly delicious.
Photo of the Roasted Cauli and Maca nuts and the potted trout in the small round flat dish.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 30, 2023, 09:59:57 am
That looks delicious Chookie. I love Burrata.
I had planned to vacuum today but my vacuum needed the filters washing. DH cleaned the gas fire as it's getting cool here. For West Aussies any way.
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Post by: judydawn on April 30, 2023, 11:40:36 am
Chookie, I don’t know in advance how I would go with anything until I tried it, barring pureed soup.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 30, 2023, 10:28:14 pm
Some how I messed up the photo of the Caul dish. I’ll have another go.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 01, 2023, 06:20:15 am
I just remembered that I meant to pop up this photo. It is of the group from our Model A car club who did the run to see the giants.
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Post by: judydawn on May 01, 2023, 11:16:30 am
It’s great doing it with a group of members cookie, it couldn’t have been too cold as you’re all wearing short sleeves, matching T-shirts is a nice touch.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 01, 2023, 08:42:43 pm
The roasted cauli and macadamia nut dish looks interesting, Chookie

I agree with Judy, Cookie, the weather certainly didn't look very cool at the giants!
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Post by: achookwoman on May 01, 2023, 10:58:31 pm
Good morning. all.
Cookie, what a lovely photo.
Yesterday, Gym and baked RTE cake, Almond and lemon, for the palliative care nurses.
Faced up to ironing 2 large table clothes that I had hidden out of sight.
Red light on car that I didn’t know what it was, so drove to dealership who sorted it out.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 02, 2023, 05:30:10 am
That RTE cake is delicious, Chookie, I am sure the palliative care nurses appreciated it.  I must bake it again sometime soon.
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Post by: K Atie on May 02, 2023, 11:59:44 am
Yesterday we got together for our quilting group . Today I went back to yoga , I might need to get my shoulder looked at before to long , but it was so good .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 02, 2023, 10:12:53 pm
The Quince Jelly is out of this world. Unfortunately I can’t have much. Most given away. Great fun making it though.
Trying a different exercise group class today.
It is very cold in Ballarat. They say the max temp will feel like 6 degrees.
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Post by: K Atie on May 03, 2023, 08:22:43 am
Today was trying to get washing dry in this awful cold day   Then off to bookclub . DS very early driving lesson and then driving test , very proud he got his manual licence. Now I have two very grown up young adults.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 03, 2023, 09:23:52 am
Well done to your DS, K Atie.

I had to make an unscheduled run up to Guildford to await the plumber who came to assess the new hot water system - our current system is a plumber's nightmare - our existing tank does our hot water, has a wet back off our Rayburn, hot water off a rooftop solar system and heats the underfloor heating as well - as I said, a nightmare.  He was very brave when he saw it, though, just went a bit pale!  Our new system will do the domestic hot water only, the wetback, solar and hydronic heating will have to be tackled by a different specialist.

2 hours to get up there, 2 hours waiting and with the plumber, 2 hours back then had enough hours left to do 2 hours at work as well.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 03, 2023, 02:07:54 pm
That sounds exhausting Marina. I’m glad you got the car sorted out Chookie.
Thanks for the nice comments re our car club photo. We have a club uniform - sort of. T shirts, jackets, waterproof jackets and polo fleece jumpers. It makes it very easy to decide what to wear. 😀😀😀😀
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Post by: achookwoman on May 04, 2023, 08:30:59 am
Bank got fraud sorted so have spent 2 days ringing companies to change card numbers. Including Cookidoo.
New exercise group more suited to my needs. Taken in hand by one of the group who introduced me as her Dentists mum.!
DD and I were booked to go to Lakes Entrance for the weekend ,but DD has pulled a muscle in her shoulder. We won’t be going.  Hotel have allowed us to shift the booking to next October as we paid ahead.
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Post by: judydawn on May 04, 2023, 01:03:55 pm
How disappointing Chookie.
K Atie it’s great when the kids get their licence.
Marina, well done you for even wanting to work after your trip to meet the plumber. Glad he turned up, some don’t or are very late.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 04, 2023, 09:04:18 pm
Shame about your break away having to be deferred, Chookie, but it is now something exciting - and restful - to look forward to.  Hope DD recovers soon.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 05, 2023, 03:52:48 am
Marina, thanks. Glad you are getting your heating fixed. It’s quite cold here.
My small electronic scale have spat the dummy. The scales on the TMX haven’t been accurate for a long time.  Will buy a new set today.
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Post by: mab19 on May 05, 2023, 09:47:29 am
Doctor visit yesterday, shopping this morning and a hair cut this afternoon.

We saw an unusual sight this morning.  There was a man in the a local park near us vacuuming up all the fallen leaves with a garden vacuum/blower, bagging them up and putting  them in car.  I suppose he is going to use them for mulch or compost.  It looked quite funny.
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Post by: K Atie on May 05, 2023, 01:38:08 pm
Ha ha Collecting free compost !! Not stupid .
Picked up a new microwave today , DS pulled it out of the box and plugged it in , thankful as too Awkward to get out of car and we used it tonight . DD admitted to blowing up the one of the many heating chocolate to long and that was when DH carried it out on fire 🔥.
It’s been a busy week for DS , in bed asleep just after 8 pm ... ! Mind you the moment we got home DH collected him and they got a trailer load of wood .
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Post by: cookie1 on May 06, 2023, 10:04:36 am
Not a lot done her today. DH is swearing as there is nothing on tv except the coronation and he won’t watch that. Men‼️
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Post by: judydawn on May 06, 2023, 02:00:03 pm
Ha ha cookie. I watched it and thoroughly enjoyed it, I love all the pomp and ceremony.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 06, 2023, 11:51:28 pm
Quote from: judydawn on May 06, 2023, 02:00:03 pm
Ha ha cookie. I watched it and thoroughly enjoyed it, I love all the pomp and ceremony.
.    Same here Judy.
It’s the first time I’ve watched the TV, except for the news, since Ral died.
I’ve got the electrician coming this week to put a few more power points in. also to remove a couple of hanging lights.
You are not going to believe this.  The heated towel rail in the en-suite was not wired in. He will fix this.
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Post by: K Atie on May 07, 2023, 12:46:00 am
Although I spent the day lying down with a very bad migraine I managed in the end to watch the Kings Coronation . Love it done so well and such beautiful outfits . My darling mum would have loved and known every royal family member . DH watched it too and DS watched a little also the crowning . DD was at a 21st in Ballarat, brrr very cold I’d imagine Cookie  ( theme Tennis ) .  Hopefully today I’ll feel better , managed to eat a Croissant .
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Post by: judydawn on May 07, 2023, 12:51:02 am
Something not to be missed K Atie, glad you were able to watch it. Seeing all the highlights on morning TV today but must get moving as I have an early football match today and going out to dinner for my daughter’s birthday tonight. Have checked out the menu, looks like grilled barramundi for me.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 07, 2023, 08:26:49 pm
Judy , Grilled barramundi sounds good to me.
KAtie, hope your headache has gone. Not nice.
Friend coming to visit from Perth. Staying 2 nights. Lunch today at L’Espresso and day in Creswick tomorrow.
Yesterday my neighbors invited me in to see them make a Sri Lankan dish called egg hoppers. It’s made with a  ground rice and yeast batter and cooked on a special bowl shaped frying pan. Different and very nice.
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Post by: K Atie on May 07, 2023, 11:46:12 pm
Feeling better thank you. DS got another Birthday cake from his DU , a sponge that was huge . They had purchased it in Geelong, was very nice . DS had a hockey game in late arvo , it finished just before 6 pm !! Drizzle rain too . Dark and cold , car full of boarders took them back to boarding house just in time for dinner,  I was frozen . Home to watch the sad Project re Jock the chef , we then watched Masterchef .
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Post by: cookie1 on May 08, 2023, 11:43:15 am
Chookie I am flabbergasted. Imagine the heated towel rail not being wired in.

I’ve had an interesting couple of days. On Saturday I developed a cough. That night it was dreadful. Sunday DD told me I HAD to do a RAT. It came back a very definite positive. It’s the first time I’ve had it. DD took me too a 24hour St John’s medical centre. I stayed in the car and the nurse and doctors spoke to me over the phone. They sent the script on the phone. We had a lot of trouble finding a. Chemist that had it in stock. I’ve slept most of today and the anti virals seem to be helping.
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Post by: judydawn on May 08, 2023, 03:20:02 pm
Cookie I know more people now who’ve got or recently had Covid than ever before. I hope it doesn’t hit you too badly, just make sure you get plenty of rest.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 08, 2023, 09:20:33 pm
Cookie, sorry to see that COVID got you, but it is good that the anti virals are helping.  DH and I had our 5th jab a week or so ago so I continue being NOVID.  I was getting a bit slack with my mask wearing recently, but you have given me a wake up call and the mask now starts traveling with me once again - at least with the wintry weather it keeps my face warm if it does nothing else!
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Post by: achookwoman on May 08, 2023, 09:49:02 pm
Oh Cookie, please take care. I’ve recently heard of a lot of people who have had COVID for the first time.
I’m enjoying the company of my friend. We are so similar in so many ways. We originally met on a tour traveling from Moscow to Berlin. We were wearing the same dress.
Cookie, every small thing about the new house that I’m not 100% happy with I report to the builder and have fixed. I’m the customer from hell. !
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Post by: judydawn on May 08, 2023, 11:45:10 pm
Marina I feel the same, at the football hardy anyone wears a mask but they certainly keep your face warm. I always wear one on the train, only a few oldies do but I think we should all be wearing them in crowds.
How lovely that you’re still seeing your friend from that holiday Chookie.
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Post by: K Atie on May 09, 2023, 12:37:38 am
Look after yourself Cookie with Covid , lots of high dose vitamin c fluids etc .
Chookie what fun to have your friend with you . Unfortunately I just got a very sad email Chookie from Wilsons fruit and veg , they are closing their doors at Lucas , but still having the other shop and doing home delivery to Lucas . Seems even business that are totally in need are being affected by the cost of living  so sad .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 09, 2023, 05:52:52 am
Thanks for that K Atie. I’ll miss the Lucas shop. Things are tough.
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Post by: mab19 on May 09, 2023, 06:17:19 am
Cookie, I'm sorry to hear that you have Covid, please look after yourself and get plenty of rest.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 09, 2023, 12:03:02 pm
Thank you all for the kind words. DH is spoiling me. A couple of friends rang today and said they were quite ill after they finished the anti virals. Hopefully that won’t happen to me. DH is still Covid free.
Chookie you are very sensible in reporting any faults to the builder. They should have done things properly in the first place.
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Post by: judydawn on May 09, 2023, 01:39:17 pm
That’s an interesting comment re the anti virals cookie. Have not heard that but then I only know one person who has had them and she’s not really aware of what is happening.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 11, 2023, 11:56:47 am
DD has come down with Covid. She’s doing her best to sleep it off. Working in the Health Department she has to be off at least 7 days. DH is still ok.
I’m feeling better, just need a small am sleep and a longer afternoon nap..
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Post by: judydawn on May 11, 2023, 03:07:45 pm
I hope you both get well soon cookie, sleeping it off is what I did before I started to become well again.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 12, 2023, 10:00:14 am
Sleep is a good healer for illness.
Today I’ve tried to catch up on a few jobs. Not very successfully.
DH went shopping. I give him a very good list, even with the aisle numbers. He hates shopping. 😀😀
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Post by: K Atie on May 12, 2023, 02:43:12 pm
Sleep is what I did when I had covid recently. Pilot vehicle for DH taking seeding machine home . Then into get DS and parts for DH . DH was pulled over by the truck cops , driving the semi truck . They even got underneath to check no oil leeks , lucky the old truck passed amazingly . Even pulled the seatbelt out to make sure it was functioning well . !! DH had just spent ages the other day pulling it out and untwisting it , hehe . Safety first always .
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Post by: cookie1 on May 13, 2023, 10:26:56 am
Did they weigh the truck and it’s load KAtie?
I managed to vacuum a bit this morning and then had a nap. 😀😀😀😀😀
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Post by: K Atie on May 13, 2023, 03:25:21 pm
No weighing the load of the truck . DH was taking the stock route , he thought they may have thought that he was avoiding them , but no . They could see DH Ute in the paddock and in the Ute was his licence!!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 14, 2023, 12:41:09 pm
Not a lot done here today.

I hope everyone had a lovely Mothers’ Day. 💐💐💐💐💐
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Post by: K Atie on May 14, 2023, 11:06:01 pm
Had. Great weekend. DN engagement party . Our family all together for the night , out to breakfast. Then on the road to home so DH could burn off the stubble , DS and I off for his hockey game . After nearly five hours in the car I had a snack for dinner watched some tv and DH came home late .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 15, 2023, 09:21:34 am
Cookie, sounds like you are slowly improving. That very good.
KAtie , busy as usual.
Today I attended 2 new exercise classes. These are funded by the Vic government via Ballarat council. The first was called a dance class. Not much dancing, just gentle exercises. Although at the end we did a routine to Dolly Parton, 9 to 5. The second was Tai Chi. Also gentle exercise. I liked these as I’m hopeless but others are even more hopeless.
Doesn’t leave much time for cooking!
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Post by: judydawn on May 15, 2023, 10:25:02 am
These programmes can eat into your spare time Chookie but they are so worth it, getting out of the house, keeping fit and socialising is what it’s all about. So glad to hear you are enjoying it. I have 3 exercise classes and a massage so 4 visits to the Wellness Centre this week.

Mothers’ Day we went to The Grand Hotel at Glenelg for breakfast. Best buffet I’ve seen, mind you most of mine was the sweet stuff. I was surprised at how much variety they had in that line, equally impressed with the savoury section too but soft boiled and scrambled eggs were the only things suitable for me. It was really nice and we will be going back there for sure.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 15, 2023, 11:15:22 am
I have been suffering badly from plantar fasciitis for about 4 - 6 weeks now and make my second visit to a podiatrist tomorrow - I just hope he can help me as we travel in a couple of weeks and he reckons he can make me pain free before we go away.  My fingers are crossed.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 15, 2023, 12:46:58 pm
Oh Marina, that is so very painful. One of the WA footballers was out for about 6 weeks with it. I do hope the podiatrist can help you.

I spent the latter part of my day waiting for DH to have a phone conference with out GP. He then had a script for antivirals sent to his phone and I was given the task of going out to get them. I’m the only one in the household who is negative for Covid at the moment.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 15, 2023, 09:54:01 pm
Marina, I do hope you will be ok to travel.
Cookie, the phone consultations are a good thing to come out of COVID. Hope DH is ok.
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Post by: mab19 on May 16, 2023, 05:44:41 am
Marina, that is painful, I do hope the podiatrist can help you with the problem.

We have had workmen from the NBN working out the front last week and this week.  The managed to cut off my internet so I had to go and have a word with them,  seems they managed to dig up the Telstra line, all fixed now.
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Post by: judydawn on May 16, 2023, 06:02:41 am
Good luck with your podiatrist appointment Marina, it would be nice to have a pain free holiday.

It’s a good thing you were home whilst the workers were still there Margaret, once they move on it can be difficult to get them back sometimes.

Glad you're OK again cookie, just in time to help DH & DD with their bout now.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 17, 2023, 11:01:43 pm
6 weeks since last Cataract op. Eyes not good. Seeing optometrist today.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 18, 2023, 08:37:31 am
That isn't good at all Chookie. They should be amazing. I have developed dry eyes. I had a spot removed by my dermatologist right in the corner of my eye and the optometrist says that may have caused it. I need to make an appointment with my eye specialist to chat to him about it.

Nothing much here today. I did the grocery shopping yesterday.
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Post by: K Atie on May 18, 2023, 09:44:02 am
Yesterday I took DH Ute to be serviced and collected his car . Then had to take my car to have new Tyers . DH rang to say sheep were out and I had to put on flashing lights so we could get them back to the correct paddock . There were other runs out to collect DH earlier . Cooked dinner and glad day over . Today back into town for meeting with DS teachers . Shops and home . Meanwhile DH stayed on the seeder and did the meeting in the tractor with us …
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 18, 2023, 09:18:27 pm
Chookie, I am so sorry to hear that about your eye, so disappointing, I hope there is something they can do to correct it.

We had our new hot water system installed yesterday - it turned out to be the job from hell - the plumber had to disconnect our very old (c. 50 years old) water tank that was linked to underfloor heating and the wet back on our Rayburn cooker before he could even start to install the new system.  I have been told I must not walk any distance at the moment due to my foot to give it a chance to heal so I was propped up on the sofa right next to the laundry (with the door firmly closed!) and I was hearing all the 'sound effects' coming from the laundry - water sloshing everywhere, banging, crashing, cursing, etc.  I was imagining all sorts of catastrophes but, at the end of a very long and arduous process they finally finished around 6.30 last night.  DH and I really felt sorry for them, but they did a good job and our new heat exchange system is wonderful and will be a huge improvement on our old hot water tank.
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Post by: judydawn on May 19, 2023, 02:00:19 am
I was surprised to read of your eye problems Chookie as I’ve never heard anyone who has had cataracts removed has had problems down the track. Good luck with your appointment, hopefully they can tell you why and fix the problem.

Marina, that would have been an interesting ‘rest’ whilst the workers were getting the job done. Good to hear it all worked our well and your problem has been fixed, they certainly worked a long day to achieve that.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 19, 2023, 03:45:07 am
Marina, sounds like it was well worth the effort.   Look after your feet. I’ve bought some exercise shoes. Brand Brooks. The podiatrist said they were very good.it’s what he wears.
Eyes will be ok with glasses.he warned me to be aware that 1 in 4 people who have the Cateract op will develop a shadow over the lens. Can be removed . Can happen anytime .
Finally finished all the papers relevant to Ral. So many that had to be copied and certified. G
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 19, 2023, 05:54:12 am
Brooks are good shoes, Chookie.  This time my podiatrist recommended Hokka so I bought a pair and they seem to be pretty good.

Well done getting through the trauma of finalising all the paperwork for Ral, that would have been both challenging and difficult on many levels.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 19, 2023, 12:48:52 pm
Chookie I can only imagine how many forms and information had to be copied and certified. It is a big job.

I went up to our local Westfield today and also the chemist. Got almost everything done.
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Post by: K Atie on May 19, 2023, 11:14:29 pm
Yesterday DS was bringing home the Ute from its service ! This was his first big trip on his own ! I did keep looking at the clock . He is so good parked it in the garage all good . Our grown up young adult .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 20, 2023, 04:57:23 am
Well done K Atie’s DS. We mums always worry when they first drive. The roads are such dangerous places.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 20, 2023, 12:13:30 pm
I don’t think Mum’s ever stop worrying about their kids. I used to laugh when my Mum said this. But it is so true.

I did the vacuuming this morning. We then realised we had no hot water. The tank had split. So tonight and maybe tomorrow night we will be showering in the caravan. 😀😀
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Post by: judydawn on May 20, 2023, 12:36:12 pm
A handy backup to have cookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 20, 2023, 10:54:33 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on May 20, 2023, 12:13:30 pm
I don’t think Mum’s ever stop worrying about their kids. I used to laugh when my Mum said this. But it is so true.

I did the vacuuming this morning. We then realised we had no hot water. The tank had split. So tonight and maybe tomorrow night we will be showering in the caravan. 😀😀
You may have read earlier in the week we had to get our new hot water system installed for much the same reason as you!  We got a heat pump and it was expensive but, environmentally, the best solution and it will "see us out".
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Post by: cookie1 on May 21, 2023, 12:03:46 pm
We got exactly the same as we had.  DH was able to go to Bunnings, buy it and connect it up. So tonight we have hot showers in the house, instead of the van. I googled Heat Pump Marina. I hadn’t heard of them before but DH informed me he had.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 22, 2023, 09:29:20 pm
 Marina , I’ll be interested to know how the heat pump goes. Over the years we considered them but didn’t know anyone who had one.
Well done Mr Cookie.
I’ve finally finished sorting the very large collection of family photos and contacted family members to collect those relevant to them.
After just a couple of weeks of exercises and Tai Chi my balance is improving..
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Post by: mab19 on May 23, 2023, 06:11:59 am
Quote from: achookwoman on May 22, 2023, 09:29:20 pm
Marina , I’ll be interested to know how the heat pump goes. Over the years we considered them but didn’t know anyone who had one.
Well done Mr Cookie.
I’ve finally finished sorting the very large collection of family photos and contacted family members to collect those relevant to them.
After just a couple of weeks of exercises and Tai Chi my balance is improving..

After my Dad passed away I had to sort out all the family photos and gave them to family.  I still have a box left that needs to go to my cousin but I am unable to find him.  There are quite a few photos of his father, my uncle, during his time as a prisoner of war.  There are others too of his grandparents and people he would know who were family friends.  I have searched for him on facebook and phone books etc with no luck.
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Post by: K Atie on May 23, 2023, 09:10:21 am
Took DH to town to collect rental Ute , replacement for Ute for the time being, that was in accident.
It’s a two wheel drive not four , DH said it was a rough trip home ! I went on to yoga , which seems to be helping my shoulder a little .
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Post by: cookie1 on May 23, 2023, 12:03:34 pm
That’s great news about your balance Chookie. I’m doing my exercises from the Physio. They did get dropped when I had Covid.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 23, 2023, 08:40:39 pm
Off to the podiatrist again today, hopefully my feet will improve but I am arranging wheelchair assistance at the airports when we travel as I don't think I will be able to walk all the distances you need to in airports these days.  Still got a week to go so they might get better.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 24, 2023, 09:15:51 am
Marina, keep at it. Good idea to get wheelchair assistance.
Mab, that is interesting about the photos.  I rang a cousin , as I had sorted a pile of photos relevant to her family. She said to bin them. I was pretty shocked.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 24, 2023, 10:29:00 am
Quote from: achookwoman on May 24, 2023, 09:15:51 am
Marina, keep at it. Good idea to get wheelchair assistance.
Mab, that is interesting about the photos.  I rang a cousin , as I had sorted a pile of photos relevant to her family. She said to bin them. I was pretty shocked.

That is so sad Chookie.

I did the grocery shopping this morning.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 24, 2023, 07:35:09 pm
Chookie, it will be a month or so before I can give you feedback on the heat pump hot water system - but it is entirely possible that your air con is using the heat pump technology.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 24, 2023, 07:41:52 pm
I forgot to let you all know that we have a new shop just opened up next to ours ... called Harlot!  It is very pink inside and the 'clothing' is very interesting and brief, i.e. not much of it (their window display is diametrically opposite to ours, you couldn't get a greater contrast if you tried).

I was out yesterday and when I came back to work a man nearly backed into me because he was entranced with their window and wasn't concentrating on where he was going!  I guess we will have to look out for window shoppers from now on.
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Post by: judydawn on May 25, 2023, 01:03:08 am
Ha ha Marina, you never know who is going to move in next door when a shop or house becomes vacant. I don’t think you’ll get too many customers from the new shop’s clientele. Just watching people walking by Harlot will be interesting.

I agree with the wheelchair idea for your trip, back in the days when we used to fly we were treated very special with DH being in one. Over the years the service did decline a little compared to the earlier days. We were always put on board first but then had to be the last to be taken off which was OK with us but we were told we would also be the last to exit the plane in an emergency. DH didn’t mind that idea but said I had to leave with the others. Can you imagine the reaction from his Mother if I had left him alone to go down with the plane!

I’ve also been through my photos, I’ve made photo albums for each of the girls relevant to them. I kept my own albums but got rid of a lot of loose photos that weren’t worth putting into an album. It’s a huge job going through a lifetime of photos, these days of course we have them on our iPads and phones. I have a friend who has a shelf along the whole wall in her garage full of thick albums, her son has told her he will just throw them in the bin when the time comes.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 25, 2023, 09:31:49 pm
Thanks Marina. We have a similar shop in Ballarat. You will be surprised at the variety of people who will visit.
Making more small steps. My lovely handy man/ gardener came yesterday. He put up some broom clips in cupboard in laundry and took the last of the things I no longer want. What a relief!
Had 2 visitors for lunch who brought some home grown eggs. I really miss my chooks. They had been to a funeral and needed cheering up.
Today I’m having a fasting blood test. Definitely not looking forward to that, nor the results.
It is freezing in Ballarat. Rain and weather bureau says will feel like -1 for most of the morning.
I’ll try and keep this short, but it is funny.
2 nights ago, about 7 pm and dark. My doorbell rang. I switched on the lights but couldn’t see any one. So opened the door to have a better look. A small boy, in his PJs and no shoes stood there. He looked at me with a serious face and said, “ Mum said you are a nice lady, can I come in?. So of course I said yes, while all sorts went through my head. Has he run away or is there some crisis at home. I asked him if he would like some hot chocolate and cake. Yes please. While he was eating and drinking I tried to find out who he was. His name was Edward  8 years old and he lived over there. Pointing in a general direction. Then he said, can I have a ride in the lift. So we went up and down. He didn’t know his mums phone number. I said I thought it was time for him to go home. We headed out the door with me following. He lived  a few houses down the street. We walked into the house through open door. Mum and big brother inside and asked where he had been. He said he had gone to visit me as I might be lonely. They hadn’t missed him.
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Post by: K Atie on May 25, 2023, 10:43:49 pm
That is adorable yet slightly concerning. He will have great dreams tonight .
Collected DS yesterday was strange on a Thursday. This is as school is having a funeral of a past long standing student whose parent is a staff member. So sad as only 21 and had a car accident in outback QLD . The whole community is devastated including us . It will be a very hard day today for all . It’s just too sad , so we all just need to hug our families tight .
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Post by: achookwoman on May 26, 2023, 03:31:21 am
K Atie, a tough day for all.
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Post by: judydawn on May 26, 2023, 05:56:48 am
I agree with Chookie K Atie. Very respectful of the school to close down for the day to give everyone time to come to terms with the tragedy.

Chookie your story was incredible and you handled it so well.  I think you might have found anther best little friend in the street, had you ever met his parents?  Bless you dear lady, a friend to everyone.
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Post by: mab19 on May 26, 2023, 07:00:25 am
Chookie, that story is priceless.  I'm sure he will be back for another visit especially after getting hot chocolate and cake.

Dr visit yesterday and CT scan today. 
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Post by: judydawn on May 26, 2023, 09:01:03 am
Good luck with the scan results Margaret.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 27, 2023, 07:14:58 am
 Chookie I hope your blood test results are good andMab’s scan is ok too.
Chookie I had a chuckle with your visitor. He sounds lovely but it is so very sad that he wasn’t missed.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 28, 2023, 11:37:39 pm
I’ve had an amazing weekend.
Hitched a ride to Melb with DD who is continuing her Sleep Apnea studies.  Stayed at a hotel in the city. DS and DIL ferried me around the city to all my favorite shopping spots. Vic market, Chinese supermarket, Cosco, Essential Ingredient, a shop like NQR which was amazing. Bought 2 new hand bags and a small table which fits snugly up to the couch. Will post a photo as it’s a very useful piece of furniture.
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Post by: judydawn on May 28, 2023, 11:54:05 pm
Sounds like fun Chookie, you’ve always loved your extended trips to the big city.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 29, 2023, 01:27:39 am
Judy, I’ve sent you a message via mail.
This is the small table . It’s from Temple and Webster , on line.
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Post by: judydawn on May 29, 2023, 07:13:24 am
Thanks Chookie, I’ve replied.  Handy storage in that little table.
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Post by: cookie1 on May 29, 2023, 08:09:51 am
What a lovely adventure for you Chookie. The little table would be very useful. I have the large table from a nest of tables next to my recliner rocker. Lucky it is made of jarrah as I have so many books piled onto it.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 29, 2023, 08:02:23 pm
You are spoilt for choice, Cookie - there's enough reading there to keep you going for at least a day or two!
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Post by: cookie1 on May 30, 2023, 12:05:43 pm
DH laughs when I’m looking at them and deciding what to read. He doesn’t understand that I have to ‘feel’ like reading the book I select. He isn’t a reader of fiction at all.
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Post by: achookwoman on May 30, 2023, 08:37:48 pm
Cookie, love that photo. I’m still frustrated not being able to get easy access to my books.  However joiner coming on Thursday and Friday to install bookshelves and desk. This is the last big project. Can’t wait.
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Post by: Cuilidh on May 30, 2023, 09:19:04 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on May 30, 2023, 12:05:43 pm
DH laughs when I’m looking at them and deciding what to read. He doesn’t understand that I have to ‘feel’ like reading the book I select. He isn’t a reader of fiction at all.
I am exactly like that, Cookie and my DH is also exactly the same as yours!
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Post by: achookwoman on June 02, 2023, 03:07:58 am
Bought 2 12 1/2 k of flour. Works out at $2.50 a kilo.
Ordered a 3 way kitchen tap. Hot, cold and filtered.
Yesterday, the joiner/ cabinet maker installed the library and book shelves. Wonderful. I’ll unpack more book today.
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Post by: judydawn on June 02, 2023, 03:35:24 am
The tap sounds great Chookie and the bookshelves will soon be full I’m sure.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 02, 2023, 06:35:08 am
I'd like heaps more bookshelves. DH says books are slowly taking over our home. I try hard not to buy too many, but then all my birthday, Mothers' Day and Christmas gifts are book vouchers.  Just how I like it.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 02, 2023, 10:49:41 pm
Cookie, I completely understand. It has given me a great deal of pleasure unpacking my cooking books. GS is coming tomorrow to fill the top shelves. These will be other books. I need the cooking ones where I can get them .
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 02, 2023, 11:18:10 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on June 02, 2023, 10:49:41 pm
Cookie, I completely understand. It has given me a great deal of pleasure unpacking my cooking books. GS is coming tomorrow to fill the top shelves. These will be other books. I need the cooking ones where I can get them .
Good to see that you have got your priorities right, Chookie!
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Post by: achookwoman on June 03, 2023, 04:30:45 am
Ha, Marina. So true.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 03, 2023, 08:58:42 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on June 02, 2023, 11:18:10 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on June 02, 2023, 10:49:41 pm
Cookie, I completely understand. It has given me a great deal of pleasure unpacking my cooking books. GS is coming tomorrow to fill the top shelves. These will be other books. I need the cooking ones where I can get them .
Good to see that you have got your priorities right, Chookie!

So very true.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 03, 2023, 09:22:51 pm
We head off today for Scotland and Spain, for a couple of weeks.  Not looking forward to the long flights as my foot is still giving me a great deal of pain but have arranged for wheelchair assist at the airports so at least that will be a great relief.  Looking forward to catching up with all the family in Scotland, and Spain will be a whole new country for us (mainly at a conference, but will have some trips around as well).
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Post by: judydawn on June 04, 2023, 01:43:40 am
Have a safe and happy holiday Marina, good luck with the foot problem. I hope it doesn’t give you too much grief.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 04, 2023, 03:24:07 am
Marina, enjoy your trip. Don’t be backwards in asking for a wheelchair when in Spain and Scotland. Look out for a group of Aussie cyclists. GS it joining a cycling group in Spain.
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Post by: K Atie on June 04, 2023, 03:23:16 pm
Cycling in Spain for GS will be fun .
DS had a late hockey game tonight .. 6pm . They played hard but just beaten by a goal . Incredible warmer night and full moon was special.
Had a relaxing day on Friday , lunch with the girls and we then went to natural mineral spa for the arvo coffee and a late night home . Very hot ones 37-40 , didn’t venture into the ice cold ones . But next time will take a water bottle and drink heaps more ( headache all the next day ) then out collecting DH in the paddock till 9.30 at night , the joys . DS has two SACs tomorrow, has to had in a large practical year long Assignment for Rist the next day . DD is bunkered down doing assessments for uni .
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Post by: mab19 on June 05, 2023, 07:37:53 am
We had a visit from 3 of our GD yesterday, they came for afternoon tea.    One GD has become very interested in sewing so I gave her one of my machines, I did have 3, and as I am not sewing much these days she might as well have it.  She will come again on another day for some lessons.  None of our other GD have any interest in craft work of any sort.

     
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Post by: achookwoman on June 05, 2023, 08:13:09 am
Mab, that’s great.  A few lessons from you who is such an excellent craft person and she will be inspired.
Went to Tai Chi today but instructor didn’t turn up. We had a good gossip instead.
More documents to have certified.  Bl**** pain in the neck.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 05, 2023, 12:24:54 pm
What a jolly nuisance Chookie. Hopefully it will all be done soon.
We have had some massive storms and quite a lot of rain last night and today. Fortunately not a lot of wind so I haven’t had to go and find the Port. 😀😀
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Post by: achookwoman on June 08, 2023, 01:38:41 am
Thanks Cookie. Most done , I think.
Hair trim and chemist. Sorting out stuff for desk.
Playing around with proofing bread in Varoma.
 Making custard for Portuguese Tarts
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Post by: cookie1 on June 09, 2023, 12:56:31 am
Yesterday I made some of my rye SD bread and some muesli bars. We hope to go away for a few days on Monday so these are to take with us.
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Post by: K Atie on June 09, 2023, 01:02:57 am
After a few nice days , sewing group and bookclub it was nice to stop . Collected DS yesterday arvo as they have a four day weekend. DS had his last Rist day ( Cert Ag 111 ) after 18 months doing this and a large assignment task all done ! Now he will have more time for his other subjects . Seems he is very very tiered , hopefully today out collecting fencing posts and old wire . Still planting the crop . After a very wet and beastly weather the Ute slides around the paddock, so the seeder will stay there for a few days till we can get in . Not much rain but it seems to pull us up .
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Post by: cookie1 on June 09, 2023, 09:07:10 am
Catching up on little things that needed doing so that we can come home to a clean house.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 09, 2023, 09:26:18 pm
Nothing nicer than coming home to a clean and tidy house, Cookie. Enjoy your trip.
I’ve been removing all the extra things from the kitchen area ready for the hands on bread demo tomorrow. 3 Thermos, 2 people on each. Hope the 2 ovens behave themselves.
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Post by: K Atie on June 10, 2023, 02:52:25 am
How exciting Chookie re bread demo . All the best .
DH DS are trying to get into wet paddocks to sew !! DS bogged two utes in same paddock that we spun aroun in the other day !! He had to get tractor to get them out . So todays events will be interesting!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 10, 2023, 12:40:30 pm
Chookie that sounds exciting. I’m sure it will all go well.
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Post by: judydawn on June 10, 2023, 01:44:39 pm
Have fun at your bread demo Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 11, 2023, 10:51:39 am
We had a car run today. It was freezing. We took our 1962 Holden. We went up the coast and then back inland for our meeting and lunch.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 12, 2023, 03:06:08 am
 Cookie, any heating in the Holden?
Cooking class went well. Made lots of bread.All enjoyed the hands on experience. I think if TMX consultants were able to do hands on demos, people would understand more about the potential of the machines.
One of my neighbours made pumpkin soup, following Cookidoo, as well as bread.
I managed the oven, but had to cover bread with foil 1/2 way through.
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Post by: judydawn on June 12, 2023, 07:09:58 am
A successful day then Chookie, I bet those ladies went home very happy with their loves of bread.

I’ve defrosted and done a new inventory for the big freezer and the fridge one. I then searched for recipes using frozen veggies as I found so many packets I would like to get rid of. I found several recipes to try which include different soups and pasta dishes.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 12, 2023, 08:54:32 am
The Holden does have heating Chookie but you have to switch it on and off under the bonnet and we couldn’t be bothered stopping. Laziness.
Today we left home about 9.20am and set off on our mini holiday. Tonight we are in Mingenew, it’s about 32 mile from where I grew up. We are in a caravan park so we can fill up with water and charge everything.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mingenew,_Western_Australia

We had lunch at Moora which is where Dad did much of his schooling. This is a church where his Aunt (my great Aunt) cleaned every week until she died at 92.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 12, 2023, 11:31:33 pm
Cookie, what great memories. Thanks for the lovely photos.
Today is rather special for me.  I have no appointments and nothing that must be done. It has taken 7 months to get to this since shifting in.
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Post by: judydawn on June 13, 2023, 12:07:33 am
I love days like that Chookie, it’s nice to slow down the pace of life occasionally - you’ll find something to do even if it’s relaxing with a book. I had a free long weekend and found I did little jobs that weren’t that important but needed doing plus I spent a lot of time watching all the football matches that were on.

Enjoy your time away cookie, I love your trips which include visiting places which bring back memories of the past.
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Post by: mab19 on June 13, 2023, 01:28:54 am
Chookie, it is nice to have some time to yourself, enjoy

Cookie, I love looking at old stone churches so much nicer than the modern ones.

Yesterday DS came in and fitted two new ceiling light in the kitchen for me.  It is so much brighter now.

This afternoon I am going into hospital for a gastroscopy.  My recent CT scan showed something  unusal in my eosogphagus  so I am having it checked out.
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Post by: judydawn on June 13, 2023, 06:00:51 am
Good luck with the procedure Margaret.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 14, 2023, 10:53:44 am
Hope all goes well Mab.
Exercise class today. I’m into my 10 th week now and can start to feel the difference.
Yesterday wasn’t the day I expected.  I had visitors most of the day.  My gardener and his wife called in for a social visit. While here he dug out some bushes so I can establish a herb garden in my very small backyard. I’ll make a raised bed so l don’t have to get on the ground.
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Post by: mab19 on June 15, 2023, 06:06:20 am
Thank you Judy and Chookie for you good wishes.  No answers to my problem yet but still more tests to be done.

Supermarket shopping this morning.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 15, 2023, 11:58:25 am
Fingers crossed for you Mab.
We have had 2 glorious days at Gladstone Bay. No power, no fresh water and basically no digital coverage. The days were warm and cloudless, the nights lovely and cool. It is an unofficial place to camp. Just a spot on the coast. There was about 50 vans there but spread over 10 or more acres. No near neighbours.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 15, 2023, 09:17:58 pm
Cookie, perfect. What a good setup you have.
Yesterday I had an appointment with my Diabetes nurse.  She said the recent test results and the previous ones suggest that technically I’m not a diabetic. I’m taking pills and she suggested that they could be reduced or even removed. I’m seeing a specialist soon so shall discuss this with him. This is also relevant as I haven’t consciously been following a diabetic diet over the last year. Today I’m cooking bread for a friend.
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Post by: judydawn on June 16, 2023, 02:31:00 am
That’s good news Chookie, keep doing what you're doing then.

A quiet getaway cookie, bet you miss your devices when way out there though. These free camping venues are very popular.
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Post by: K Atie on June 17, 2023, 05:43:16 am
Listening to ABC National radio Book weekend . It’s great and hopefully on tomorrow as well . Started listening on app then put the tv on radio channel to listen to . Listened to Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie and Limberlost Robbie Abbot . You can go back and still midterm to these as well .
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Post by: achookwoman on June 17, 2023, 10:52:26 pm
Thanks KAtie.
Packing to go away for a week. Friend is taking me on a driving holiday. We are going to stay with a friend at Wangaratta and use this as a base to look at the painted silos in her area and visit Beechworth and Bright.
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Post by: judydawn on June 18, 2023, 01:42:41 am
Sounds great Chookie, have fun.
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Post by: K Atie on June 18, 2023, 10:29:30 am
Chookie enjoy sounds like a very nice car trip .
DH and I went to DS hockey game this arvo , great for DH as he had not been this season . DS played very well as did whole team a win . But it was freezing so from now on more layers hats gloves two pairs of Sox’s !!
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Post by: cookie1 on June 18, 2023, 12:14:57 pm
That sounds very exciting Chookie. Good news re your diabetes.
Today I caught up on the washing as it was sunny. Did some cooking as well. 
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Post by: mab19 on June 19, 2023, 09:30:13 am
Chookie, enjoy your trip with your friend.

DD and all the family came for afternoon tea yesterday as it was my birthday.  It was also our GGS 1st birthday.
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Post by: judydawn on June 19, 2023, 12:28:27 pm
How lovely to share your birthday with your Grandson Margaret, belated happy birthday to you both.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 19, 2023, 08:59:43 pm
Happy Birthday Mab. How lovely to share it with your GGS.
It is -2 this morning in Wangaratta. We had a slow trip yesterday , stopping at several towns.   This mural of Shane Warne was painted on the side of a cafe. My friend De is in the photo.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 20, 2023, 08:59:52 am
I love it Chookie. De looks like lots of fun.
This morning I went for my 6 monthly skin check. I had about 6 zaps with the nitrogen and one big one on my nose. The dermatologist said it would become a nasty so he zapped it hard to go deep. H e is pretty sure it will stop it developing as its very superficial at the moment.If you see anyone with a big red burned blob on their nose it will be me. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: mab19 on June 21, 2023, 05:11:15 am
Thank you ladies for the birthday wishes.

Supermarket shopping this morning.  The cost of everything is rising so fast.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 21, 2023, 07:22:38 am
I did my shopping this morning too Mab. You are so right about the prices. 😢😢
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Post by: achookwoman on June 22, 2023, 10:49:02 am
Today we drove from Wangaratta to Tilden. Tomorrow I go home.  Before I left for this small holiday, the Victorian transport body asked me to keep an account of my travel on one day. That was today. I also have had to carry a tracking device for 3 days.
The weather was fantastic for the two days we were sightseeing. It was cold but sunny.
I can’t wait to get home with the cumquats and grapefruit that we were given to me. I picked up lots of small jars from the op shop in Euroa.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 23, 2023, 07:27:41 am
Are you being tracked Chookie?

I went and bought a heap of flour for breadmaking today. Lots of new varieties to try.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 23, 2023, 07:48:50 pm
Got back from our travels overseas yesterday – totally exhausted and walked straight into preparations for end of financial year, so will be desperate for a rest when it is all over – sometime in about two weeks following a full stocktake next weekend.

We managed to get to Scotland to see my family and friends on the Isle of Lewis for a couple of days, caught up with DH’s family in Inverness for another couple of days then went on to Madrid for a conference as well as a couple of tours visiting Toledo, Cordoba, Seville and Granada before returning to Madrid then straight flights back to Melbourne.

Loved Spain, it is a fascinating and beautiful country with an interesting history.  Saw lots of lovely old towns and buildings / churches – in fact, in Seville (I think, my mind is still trying to absorb everything) there is a huge mosque with a Christian church built inside part of it.  If only our current religions were so tolerant towards each other!  Huge olive groves everywhere – thousands and thousands of acres of olives.  My poor camera overheated from all the photos we took.

Flew out of a 37 degree day in Madrid to 12 in Melbourne.  Bit of a shock.

I haven't had time to catch up on everything on the forum, but hope all is well with everyone and you are getting lots of interesting cooking done.
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Post by: judydawn on June 24, 2023, 12:29:35 am
Welcome home from such a beautiful trip away Marina. I always felt like I needed a holiday after getting home from one but in your situation it’s always throwing yourselves straight back into your work. It’s the worst time of the year to finish a holiday, I always hated stocktaking with a passion.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 24, 2023, 01:18:25 am
Cookie, what a wonderful assortment of flour.  Have fun.
Marina, that all sounds fantastic. Catching up with family and sightseeing in Spain.
Today I’m trying to make a decision about my very small garden. 3/4 of my fence is lined with bay trees. I’m going to remove 2 sides but leave the front ones as a screen. One bed is raised and one not. I’m thinking of putting a raised bed in for herbs. I do use a lot in cooking. Issue, what is the best food safe raised garden bed to use. .?

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Post by: judydawn on June 24, 2023, 01:38:37 am
What about something like this Chookie, easier to tend to than something low.
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Post by: K Atie on June 24, 2023, 03:03:26 pm
Gosh os trips ,car travels, flour collection etc lots of fun everyone. We have be out to our local Recrationsl grounds for a pizza night all helped clean up dishes and cleaned tables . Today DH and I had a great lunch out with friends and partners. Boys won on the catch up talking. We started at 12.30 left at 6pm not bad at all the place let as chat all afternoon very kind . Outside was freezing . DS stayed home and checked the gutters of a farm house chopped trees , mowed grass. So good he can drive around without us . I did tell him go his mates footy , but he was happy to see his DGM in the hostel who gave orders to us to wash her cardigan and needed coins for some game they play , eek !
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Post by: achookwoman on June 24, 2023, 11:32:12 pm
K Atie you are always so busy.
Judy, that looks similar to what I think I might get for one area. DD gave me something similar but is self watering. I checked the food safe qualities of zinc coated tanks and might get 2 custom made.
A friend was given a bread making machine. No instruction book. I’ve been talking her through making a loaf. The recipe was buttermilk and honey. No buttermilk so used 1/2 yogurt and 1/2 milk. Very good result for a small loaf.
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Post by: mab19 on June 25, 2023, 02:44:48 am
Yesterday DD and I went on a shopping trip and then out to lunch at our favourite Italian restaurant.  When I went to pay we were told that someone had already paid for our meal.  The staff would not tell us who it was and we had no idea who it could be so we asked the staff to pass on our thanks to this very generous person.
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Post by: judydawn on June 25, 2023, 04:33:04 am
There are quite a few postings on FB of ‘paying it forward’, it must be surprising when it happens to you Margaret. People often help others out at the checkout when they’re short of money or just offer to pay the lot, it’s a wonderful thing to do.

Today I’ve been out to my veggie shop and then the supermarket to buy all the ingredients for my next round of cooking for the kids so that I can get stuck into it tomorrow. Shortly I’m off to visit a friend for the rest of the afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 25, 2023, 07:38:31 am
Marina your trip sounds wonderful, but exhausting. Welcome home.
Everyone sounds very busy. It’s been freezing over here. (For us West Aussie’s) we are having maximums of 15 or 16.
DH has gone with a couple of others to help a young lad build his Model A.
I see where CP had her 60th birthday the other day. I think she has become a consultant too.
Tenina has been in hospital too. Out now after 15 days.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 25, 2023, 12:31:58 pm
Cookie, three days ago we were enjoying lovely 37 degree days when we were away, today it was less than 10 today up at our home in Guildford - that was a rude awakening.  I have just popped down to turn my electric blanket on to warm up the bed before I head off for the night.

Chookie, I saw you visited Tilden.  What is the village like?  I often drive through it on my way up and down to the country and think it looks really lovely, but I only see the main road and have never actually stopped.

Two of my chooks are well into their winter moult - I always think winter is a stupid time to moult.

Also, Chookie, you asked about our heat pump hot water system. It is really effective.  For the first time since we purchased our house I actually had a decent shower with great pressure and a stable temperature that didn't cool down after 4 minutes - what bliss.  The consumer's association magazine recently released results of their tests on heat pump hot water systems, let me know if you are interested.



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Post by: cookie1 on June 26, 2023, 08:41:38 am
I went to the Physio this morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 26, 2023, 10:35:26 pm
Just catching up.
Mab, how lovely. A nice surprise and lovely meal.
Marina, Tilden , I stayed with a friend. It isn’t really a town but does have a very active community. The local store often sells fruit and veggies from my friends garden when she has a glut.
Also there is a strong jam making group .  We share our latest efforts.
Marina, I love the idea of the heat pumps but feel it’s wasteful to replace the new appliances in my new home. Thanks.
Yesterday I ordered 2 raised garden beds, zinc lined custom built to fit the space.
Huge disorganized mess in the Council funded exercise based classes in Ballarat. Yesterday I found out that the Chi Chi teacher hasn’t been paid for her lessons. The classes have been stopped for a month before a new program is put in place. I will wait and see.
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 27, 2023, 02:15:27 am
Marina, I love the idea of the heat pumps but feel it’s wasteful to replace the new appliances in my new home.

That is totally understandable, Chookie.  Funnily enough we had been looking at changing our water system for quite some time as it was as old as the house, in the end, we had no choice as our old one started leaking and we couldn't leave it whilst we were overseas.  We are very happy with the new system.

thanks for the info. on Tilden.  It does look like a lovely peaceful village.

shame about the shambles with the exercise classes in Ballarat.  Hope they sort it out soon.
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Post by: achookwoman on June 28, 2023, 12:25:08 am
Thanks Marina.  The Council seems short of money.  I could make a couple of suggestions on how to save money. I face a wetland and park. It is mowed every couple of weeks when it doesn’t need it.
Today, exercise class. I’ve enrolled in a different Tai Chi class. This seems to suit me.
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Post by: K Atie on June 28, 2023, 02:29:32 am
Marina my chook lost a lot of feathers awhile ago and used the dust mite powder on them . Incredibly they had tiny new feathers 🪶 shortly after . A must do as last time they got very bear and took ages to grow their feathers back . Having DS home is great , helping DH out . But a lot of food is eaten .
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Post by: Cuilidh on June 28, 2023, 07:08:37 am
Thanks for the tip for my hens, K Atie.  Very helpful.
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Post by: cookie1 on June 29, 2023, 08:04:53 am
Not a lot. DH is meeting an agent about selling his Mum’s house. It will be land value only as the house is old and very, very sad.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 01, 2023, 09:29:59 pm
K Atie and Marina. I used to use garden lime to dust my chooks.
All my family are skiing at the moment, so I thought I’d spoil myself. I drove to Creswick ( about 20 minutes )  and had morning tea at the French Patisserie and then went quite mad and bought a puffer jacket and blouse at the Farmers Wife shop. This is a very smart shop for younger people. The puffer jacket is olive green and stuffed with down. I’ve never worn this colour before.
It is bitterly cold in Ballarat this season. Everyone is complaining.
I’ve been enrolled in an exercise program by the Physiologist.  It’s to help my balance . Lots of machines. Very challenging.
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Post by: K Atie on July 02, 2023, 01:37:28 am
Chookie thanks for the tip . What a treat to go to Creswick pastries 🥐 and clothes shopping. Love that French patisserie and seen the clothes shop looks great . Spent yesterday sewing up DS work pants , he ripped them ages ago on barbed wire . Well it was ok job but my sewing skills need polishing as I use to be very neat . Then I worked on DS jacket again roped the pocket on something! But it’s hard work as think and right on the zip , getting there.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 02, 2023, 11:36:09 am
Good on you Chookie. The puffer jacket will be perfect. We’ve had a very cold winter too. One of the coldest I can remember. We are due for rain tomorrow so it will be a little warmer.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 02, 2023, 08:16:54 pm
Spent the entire weekend doing annual stocktake ... absolutely hate this time of year - we have over 4,000 individual items that need to be counted manually then entered into the accounts program, manually again  :(
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Post by: judydawn on July 03, 2023, 01:02:25 am
At least that’s all over now Marina, only 12 months until the next count.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 03, 2023, 06:09:21 am
Thanks, Judy, that is an encouraging thought!
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Post by: cookie1 on July 03, 2023, 08:52:41 am
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on July 04, 2023, 09:02:26 pm
I taught a neighbor to make whole meal bread. It’s the first time I’ve been unhappy with the result. I’ll see if we can have another go.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 05, 2023, 06:39:02 am
I’m having trouble getting my SD to rise as it’s so cold here. I try all the ideas I know. I’m mainly doing yeast bread at the moment.
I did my grocery shopping this morning.
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Post by: K Atie on July 08, 2023, 11:36:06 am
All rather tiered but I managed to lay out my clothes and trying to get organised for our holiday . DD with us too . So all I’ve done in cook to fill them all up . Trying summer clothes on in freezing cold is not so great . A few days up north will warm us up .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 09, 2023, 07:36:38 am
It certainly will KAtie.
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Post by: judydawn on July 09, 2023, 09:28:39 am
Enjoy your break K Atie, it will be so nice to get away from our southern winter.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 10, 2023, 04:26:17 am
KAtie, enjoy the warmth. Has been very cold here. Didn’t get above the feels like 1 degree on Saturday.
Hair dresser today.
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Post by: mab19 on July 10, 2023, 06:40:00 am
KAtie, enjoy your time away in the warm weather.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 10, 2023, 06:54:24 am
Relax and enjoy your holiday K Atie
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Post by: K Atie on July 10, 2023, 11:11:58 pm
Thank you everyone we are now in PDouglas ! After an extremely long day yesterday. Stayed in hotel be Airport as early flight 4.15 am up 5.10 at Virgin ! Flight cancelled, no info , lined up and I was not impressed. Apparently the next flight was same time next day 😳after much angst DH contacted Quantis ( service lady gave a tiny printed phone no to contact directly, no sales desk at airport !!) paid a huge amount to leave at 9am . We were dotted though out the plane but DH and I had the first seats after Business class lots of leg room . Adopted a little girl seated between us . 3 of us had window seats . Before We meet a lovely elderly couple before flight talked for hours . Hire car is huge and only made it to Trinity beach to eat prawn pizza and lots of water . A very tired family but a good walk to check PD out and a very nice meal fresh fish all around . Soaked in a huge bath bed sleep .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 11, 2023, 03:08:47 am
I'm pleased that things sorted themselves out KAtie. Port Douglas is an amazing place. I prefer the bush to somewhere like that, but if you just want to relax it is beautiful.
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Post by: K Atie on July 11, 2023, 01:43:25 pm
Cookie it is so warm and nice . Walk along the beach lunch then  mission gorge . We left and paramedics arrived as someone had injured their ankle.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 11, 2023, 09:06:16 pm
That must have been a very unsettling and disappointing start to your holiday K Atie, but glad you made it in the end.  Enjoy the break.
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Post by: mab19 on July 12, 2023, 07:16:04 am
Supermarket shopping today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 12, 2023, 08:34:08 am
Cookie, how is your brother's arm?  Hope everything is OK
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Post by: cookie1 on July 12, 2023, 12:08:01 pm
Thanks Marina. He said it’s feeling easier. He has the stitches out on Friday. The cut is very long but the specialist got it all.

I did the grocery shopping this morning after a visit to the doctor to get a referral for a bone density test on Friday. The machine is at the GP’s so we are invited to go every 2 years 
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Post by: K Atie on July 12, 2023, 02:52:47 pm
Today we went to Daintree national park and Cape Tribulation , as far as the gravel road . Stops for board walks beach and ice cream delights . Back late with drizzle rain . Out to dinner . Young ones fitted a swim in the pool before dinner . Tomorrow hopefully out to coral reef.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 12, 2023, 10:19:10 pm
KAtie, enjoy your holiday after a rough start.
New Tai Chi teacher yesterday.
I’ve been digging out Bay trees and giving them away. My raised garden beds will arrive next week.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 13, 2023, 10:22:31 am
That sounds lovely KAtie. Did you see any crocs at the Daintree or Cape Tribulation?

DH has had an offer on his house that used to be his Mum's. So we went to the agent for him to sign the acceptance form. Hopefully it will all be smooth sailing.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 13, 2023, 09:31:02 pm
Going to a Mushroom farm just outside Ballarat with DD. As well as mushrooms they sell a lot of local products.
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Post by: K Atie on July 13, 2023, 11:44:05 pm
No crocs seen . Bush turkey , blue butterfly 🦋, wild pig .
Yesterday we sailed to low isles snorkelling. A wild day . Saw a rare turtle 🐢 , coral and fishes . Sunset on way home . Pool swim when we got back . Out to dinner ! All very sleepy , early night .
The wind was bad when we arrived like the sand was blowing up on us . Settled down and saw beautiful marine life .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 14, 2023, 04:34:30 am
Quote from: achookwoman on July 13, 2023, 09:31:02 pm
Going to a Mushroom farm just outside Ballarat with DD. As well as mushrooms they sell a lot of local products.

That would be exciting Chookie.
I went to have my bone density scan this morning. When I went in the lass said she couldn't do it as I didn't fit the criteria that medicare set to have it sone. Apparently, my bones are too good. I told her to go ahead and do it and I would pay if necessary. She was quite happy to do that. Silly medicare rules.
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Post by: judydawn on July 14, 2023, 04:48:19 am
It’s hard to understand Medicare rules cookie. When I had my last bone scan, although the results were OK the girl said that I qualify for 2 yearly scans. Not sure why, something to do with having radiation perhaps?

Halfway through my commitment to check in on my DD’s MIL every day since her knee replacement. It sure fills my days and there’s less downtime for me but I enjoy being useful to someone and it is appreciated.  She tells me to sit down and read a book whilst she showers but I tell her I prefer to do some jobs, in real life that wouldn’t be the case but that’s what I’m there for.

So much to do and see up there K Atie, on the go all day can be tiring but it’s fun and good for the soul.

Can’t wait to see your new garden beds full of plants Chookie and I bet the bay tree gifts are appreciated. I would have grabbed one if I lived near you. I have plenty of dried ones from a neighbour’s Mum whose street is lined with them. Wish the council would plant more of them instead of those deciduous trees they seem to prefer in some of the older areas.
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Post by: mab19 on July 15, 2023, 07:06:08 am
We went to the local farmer's market this morning then to our local butcher who had a market day special on most meats including lamb cutlets so I bought some for dinner tonight.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 15, 2023, 09:35:13 am
Not a lot. DD and I had a coffee and DH has gone up into the hills to help a young Model A enthusiast.
Judy that is lovely of you.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 15, 2023, 09:46:03 pm
Well done Judy. Wondered what you were up to.
K Atie what a lovely holiday you are having. Enjoy every moment.
Mab, nothing like a Farmers Market.
Cookie, lovely about the strong bones.
DD and I went to the mushroom farm but it was a very sad visit. The 2 very brave girls who took over the business about 8 years ago, are struggling. They can’t buy the mix that the mushrooms grow in at a price that is competitive. Only the very big farms have survived COVID. They are still supporting small local farmers and businesses in the region.
At 7 pm on Friday night 2 of my smaller garden beds arrived.  These are self watering ones. Yesterday, a friend came to visit and insisted on assembling them. I made her lunch while she did this. Today, Bunnings to buy potting mix.
Spent a lovely day on Friday with DD. We had Japanese lunch and she showed me how to use the car wash.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 15, 2023, 11:41:53 pm
Nothing as yet - currently -3C!!!  I am sitting on top of my heater.  If it is this cold here, I hate to think what it is over at Chookies at the moment
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Post by: K Atie on July 16, 2023, 12:54:44 am
A great holiday, never long enough. We managed a few hours by the pool and had a hit of tennis. Early walk on four mile beach yesterday back to pack up . Stopped at Palm beach to airport . Flight home seemed to take ages . Jetstar managed to give us complimentary food , not sure how but we each got 4 iteams like 60$ worth ! Maybe it was we volunteered at exit row ( another story there ) DD had food for collage and all happy ! They charge for tea ! Rude shock cold Melbourne. Collected cars and off DD went and us . On the way home boys got to stop to get Milk 2 degrees. The house was freezing. All good now warmed up blaring heaters and fire .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 16, 2023, 08:23:11 am
So sad about the mushroom farm Chookie.
It seems to be cold everywhere at the moment. I remember waking up during the night and seeing that it was 2 degrees. Nothing as cold as you Marina.
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Post by: K Atie on July 16, 2023, 01:12:35 pm
A day of washing ! Cooking to feed DS who is hungry. DS did more homework!
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 16, 2023, 09:06:13 pm
It is always a shock to come back to a cold winter's day after being in a lovely hot climate, K Atie, at least it sounds like you have got good heating in your home.
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Post by: K Atie on July 17, 2023, 02:09:22 am
We were frozen the first night . Not great heating but nothing like a fire and two of my mums had made quilts and electric blanket ! Drying all the washing and DS doing homework .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 17, 2023, 06:34:26 am
We had friends call in this morning. It was lovely. They are off soon to do the Canning Stock Route. 997 sandhills to go up and down.
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Post by: mab19 on July 17, 2023, 09:57:18 am
Three lots of unexpected visitors today.  It certainly threw my days plans into chaos.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 17, 2023, 09:38:15 pm
Yes it has been very cold. A very white frost for 2 mornings but followed by sunny days. At the moment, ( 6.30 am )  it’s -3. At 9am will still be -1. I’m still experimenting with the heating. gas ducted. Got the gas bill, it wasn’t much more than the previous one  People are rugged up and walking in the mornings but not many at night.
I’m minding the 2 boys from next door, after school. I made Trudy’s muffins for them but they were more interested in playing board games.
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Post by: K Atie on July 18, 2023, 04:43:29 am
It was cold very early this morning in Ballarat, had to collect car ! I forgot my coat so no shopping as I was just to cold . Back doing washing . Might have to make some soup ( possibly could have got pumpkin there oops . 
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Post by: cookie1 on July 18, 2023, 12:01:47 pm
I caught up on some ironing and housework.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 18, 2023, 11:10:37 pm
Frost again. Feels like -6. at 8 am.
Tai Chi in unheated hall.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 19, 2023, 11:45:10 am
🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶
I did the grocery shopping today.
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Post by: K Atie on July 19, 2023, 08:46:48 pm
Chookie not sure the Thai Chi would have warmed you up , but the focusing on Thai Chi might have helped . We managed to do a little more driving yesterday. Caught up with a zoom bookclub in person , so nice . Off to dentist for DS today .
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Post by: mab19 on July 20, 2023, 05:32:18 am
Supermarket shopping this morning, hair cut this afternoon.
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Post by: K Atie on July 21, 2023, 07:04:41 am
Saw DD fir a quick moment. On the road DS did his VisCom work on computer while I drove . DH met up with us and looked like divorced couple ! DS hopped into DH car and off they went to boarding house while I did a shot drive home . Today I’m rather tiered . Quick trip in to see DH DM for her birthday! The place made a huge rectangle cake with jam and cream . The kindergarten kids came in too and sang HB to her .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 21, 2023, 01:07:42 pm
That’s lovely KAtie.
A friend gave us a cheque for some money he owed us. I had to go to the bank to put it in our account. Gosh they have changed. One teller on and I waited about 30 minutes.
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Post by: K Atie on July 22, 2023, 07:00:11 am
Last night DH and I went to collect DS as he was out to dinner for a mates 18th . Today home DS doing school work .
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Post by: cookie1 on July 23, 2023, 11:56:52 am
A fairly quiet, normal Sunday.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 24, 2023, 08:41:24 pm
Today my raised garden bed tanks are arriving. I need to dig out some bay trees before they get here. Hope it’s not raining.
While in Melbourne I bought a new pie maker. It makes oblong pies. I also bought a waffle machine. The one I have is awful. David Jones is delivering them free. They should arrive today.

This may be of interest. David Jones , in their little cafe on the first floor we’re making Jaffles to have with tea or coffee. They looked like a toasted sandwich but were cooked in a jaffle machine. The one I had was ham and cheese.  They were precooked and reheated in a sandwich press.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 24, 2023, 11:20:32 pm
Take it easy digging out those Bay trees, Chookie.  It will be exciting to get the raised beds and start using them - are they wicking beds?

I have just ordered an electric blanket from DJs, it is click and collect, also on on the first floor of the shop, so I might just HAVE to suss out those jaffles when I go in tomorrow!
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Post by: achookwoman on July 25, 2023, 09:38:38 pm
Yesterday was one of the most interesting days I’ve had for a long time.
The free delivery arrived from DJ.
I successfully made the SD finger crumpets.
I ordered a new treadmill which was on sale.
My lovely cleaner helped me remove the Bay trees.
The raised garden beds arrived and fitted perfectly. I started to fill them with bags of potting mix which was in the garage. A boy in the street asked me what time it was. He saw me lifting the 25 K bags and asked if I needed help. I said yes as I was wondering why he and a girl were wondering about. They both helped me. I asked if they would like some cake and a drink. They had nicked off from school as they had nothing to do. We had a long talk about what was going on at school. They were about 15 and completely lacking in direction. They were nice kids and I hope they don’t continue to nick off.
Then I experimented with the waffle machine. It’s a Breville and seems good.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 26, 2023, 12:16:10 pm
Chookie that is so lovely of you. We were just discussing the fact that the young people probably enjoyed their chat with you as you wouldn’t be putting any pressure on them and they could chat freely.

I did my grocery shopping this afternoon and this morning watched a Facebook thing from thermomix on making Canelė.  I’m going to give them a try.
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Post by: K Atie on July 26, 2023, 11:01:36 pm
Chookie you have fitted a lot of rewarding things in one day .
Last night DH and I went to DS Rist certificate lll of Agriculture graduation. 18 months for this one and a year for the Cert ll . He even got an award as well . So nice to see a great group of graduates together . DS managed his first year with a fractured collar bone and following on with doing a very practical course during covid . Obviously the last year has had all the freedom and practical learning. This week started with us collecting the replacement new Ute , the men were very pleased with the comfy seats and newer technology.
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Post by: Cuilidh on July 27, 2023, 05:10:20 am
Repair to broken tooth at the dentist.
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Post by: K Atie on July 27, 2023, 06:06:29 am
Seems Dh has come down with a bad head cold ( not covid tested negative ) so that’s means love been in the kitchen making food.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 27, 2023, 12:35:10 pm
I hope it went ok Marina. I hope you DH recovers quickly KAtie.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 28, 2023, 10:08:06 pm
Bought a new treadmill. Installed next week. GS is coming for dinner on Monday and removing old machine.
Yesterday visited friends/ neighbours at Invermay. They gave me some plants for my new garden. I gave them some SD crumpets and new version of SD Waffles and jam.

I’ve joined the local Probus group . It is a mixed group of 90 members. I’ve been out to 2 afternoon teas with them before I decided to join. They are very well organised and meet at the Golf Club restaurant just down the road from me. There are more than 12 Probus groups in Ballarat.  I’ve had difficulty with activities as everything seems to be on a Wednesday. Several of the Probus girls have sorted out a Tai Chi class for me  that happens on a Monday so will free up Wednesdays.
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Post by: judydawn on July 29, 2023, 04:00:28 am
Wow, you’re really getting into it Chookie - much like I did when I was in the same position as you. 12 Probus groups in Ballarat, that’s a lot of clubs!  Did you choose the closest or did you know someone who attended one?
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Post by: achookwoman on July 29, 2023, 09:22:45 am
Judy, one of the members was in an exercise class is a member. She also live close. She suggested I go to a meeting and see if I like what was going on. I liked the friendly caring attitude. There are quite a few teachers in the group so I feel quite at home. Also I’ve had a good laugh with some of the antics. There was a discussion about the Sex book that is a bit controversial. There were some very creative suggestions as to how some of the topics could be handled.
Had lunch today with DD. She is off to Thursday Island again.
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Post by: judydawn on July 29, 2023, 09:39:53 am
It sounds like a fun group Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on July 30, 2023, 04:00:44 am
Chookie the Probus group sounds perfect. You are certainly filling your time and should be very proud of yourself. I hope I would do the same as you and Judy.

Nothing much yet today. I will be watching the footy later today to see my team getting beaten again. Although this week’s games have had weird results so we might win. Bad luck for your team Judy, I was sure they would win.
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Post by: judydawn on July 30, 2023, 09:04:01 am
I hope your team have a win cookie. You had more confidence in my team than I did, glad it was a Crows home match and not ours as I’d not enjoyed that match at all.

Today I took my old Hoover upright to vacuum DD’s MIL’s place as I hated her pull along model. The result was quite obvious, mine had way more suction than hers so it coped so much better with the cat hair.  I told her she could have it as I upgraded my Dyson last week and now have 2 of them. Helped her change her bed and brought her sheets home here to wash. Her 6 week check up is on Friday, she should get the all clear to do more and get back to driving. She still needs an op on her foot and the other knee done when she feels ready to go again.
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Post by: achookwoman on July 31, 2023, 09:46:25 pm
Good on you Judy. I’m sure she appreciates what you are doing for her.
One of the Probus group , picked me up and took me to a new Tai Chi class so I could free up Wednesday’s to do other activities. I’ve also joined their book club. This will be a new experience. I’m also going to see Oppenheimer with them. I worked with a woman whose husband was part of Oppenheimer’s team. It will be my first theatre outing since COVID.
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Post by: K Atie on July 31, 2023, 10:45:38 pm
What a full life you are living Chookie . Nothing like a bookclub too . Crutching today , thankfully as ewes are near lambing . Day in shearing shed , doing smoko and lunch , general tidy up . Quick tidy up of MILs kitchen too . DH spent the day in truck moving the sheep . He was very tired after . Today is quilting, so I’ll get the shears smoko set up, luckily only three plus DH and worker .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 02, 2023, 09:17:05 am
It all sounds like fun Chookie. I often curse my bookclub book, but then I have often read  authors that I would never select.
We had visitors this morning that goes well into the afternoon. Our Neighbours from our previous house.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 03, 2023, 09:54:08 am
Nice Cookie.
I’m now going through the shelves in the garage and discarding more things that I’m not using. Did lots of odd jobs that I’ve been putting off.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 04, 2023, 04:02:43 am
You are indeed a star Chookie
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I’m having an at home today. It’s been a busy week. It’s also freezing cold. 🥶🥶🥶🥶
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Post by: judydawn on August 04, 2023, 04:45:29 am
Same here cookie, rain this morning but the sun is out now and it’s a very pleasant day.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 04, 2023, 12:14:46 pm
Went to Gym early as installation of treadmill was today. Also hunted down the only bottle of Pomegranate molasses that existed in Ballarat. Meigas, the local Spanish restaurant in Ballarat has thinly sliced eggplant, dusted with flour and fried until crispy and drizzled with This Molasses. It’s my favourite recipe . I’m making some tomorrow.
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Post by: K Atie on August 05, 2023, 10:36:33 am
On a road trip today nearly seven hours ! DH had many ways to get there , late start and the whole day later we are in Wagga Wagga ! Boys drove , I navigated! tried . A quick bite for dinner . Early start to Charles Stuart uni open day for DS agriculture course . The things we do for love . Meanwhile DD is trying to tick off lots on her list before she heads to uni in Italy ! Bless her . I’m a wreck as it all comes at once .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 05, 2023, 02:19:36 pm
DD and I had coffee out.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 06, 2023, 02:12:46 am
Busy week ahead so trying to do as much today as possible. Finished book for Probus, ‘Commonwealth ‘. Better things to do with my time. Cleaning up yard between showers. Not so cold today. 9 degrees at the moment.
KAtie, that all sounds good. Kids moving on.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 06, 2023, 02:28:59 am
This is my work in progress for my new garden a mix of flowers and veggies.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 06, 2023, 09:30:42 am
Very nice Chookie.
I haven't done a lot today.
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Post by: judydawn on August 06, 2023, 10:53:12 am
Plenty big enough to grow all your herbs Chookie, it will be nice to have some garden to tend to. Herbs are so expensive to buy, it’s much nicer to be able to walk out your back door and pick just what you need for a recipe.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 06, 2023, 10:34:18 pm
Your gardens look good, Chookie.  They will be nice and easy to care for so you should get great harvests out of them.

After I finished my cooking for the day, spent a couple of hours raking up oak leaves which our kind neighbour had run over with his ride on mower to break them up so that I can put them into the compost.  I think I shifted about 5 barrow loads and there are still more lying, but they missed the mower so I don't want to put all of those ones into the compost.  I think I will just let them lie and break down naturally.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 06, 2023, 11:42:44 pm
Marina, lucky compost. Great for the garden. My next door neighbour grew up in Guildford. Have forgotten her surname but her father was awarded an award for services to the local community. Her mother now lives in Castlemaine.
Cleaning up the kitchen after my little neighbor came to visit. He was in disgrace so I said to his father to send him in. He helped me wash the car and hosed himself. Then we made waffles. He ate several before he took the rest home.
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Post by: judydawn on August 07, 2023, 12:03:42 am
You certainly know how to work with children Chookie, the two of you obviously have a great relationship. His parents must be so pleased to have you as their neighbour and be willing to help out in this way.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 07, 2023, 09:07:29 am
Quote from: achookwoman on August 06, 2023, 11:42:44 pm
Marina, lucky compost. Great for the garden. My next door neighbour grew up in Guildford. Have forgotten her surname but her father was awarded an award for services to the local community. Her mother now lives in Castlemaine.
Cleaning up the kitchen after my little neighbor came to visit. He was in disgrace so I said to his father to send him in. He helped me wash the car and hosed himself. Then we made waffles. He ate several before he took the rest home.
I think he would have loved that Chookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 07, 2023, 09:27:04 pm
Isn't it fantastic to have such wonderful neighbours ... the wee one sounds like a bit of a character and what a fun learning experience he has with you as neighbour.
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Post by: K Atie on August 08, 2023, 09:55:31 am
What fun Chookie .  A day at home ! We did the return trip on Sunday night , all three drove . It was huge after doing the Uni open day . Left at 3.30 home at 11pm . Well yesterday we went to a sheep show , that was crazy . DS had to then play a game of hockey at 7pm ! Today he went to A clay target event and back to do a Maths Sac after school . Meanwhile DH is out spreading Urea on the crops . So naturally I had a very quiet day .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 09, 2023, 03:23:23 am
Going out for lunch with 3 friends.
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Post by: mab19 on August 09, 2023, 06:31:37 am
I spent 3 hours at a hospital yesterday having a barrium swallow and xrays .  Still trying to solve my oesophagus problems.  I'm having lots of trouble getting food to go down as it just wants to come back.  It's a great way to lose a bit of weight but not ideal.  I'll see the specialist in a couple of weeks for the results.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 09, 2023, 07:33:01 am
That’s not good at all Mab. I hope the results are ok.
I did my food shopping this morning and went to the podiatrist this afternoon.
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Post by: judydawn on August 09, 2023, 10:44:25 am
Good luck with the results Margaret, your swallowing problems must be making your life very difficult. Fingers crossed for you.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 09, 2023, 08:21:30 pm
Hope all goes well, Mab and you will get help soon.
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Post by: mab19 on August 10, 2023, 06:52:02 am
Thank you ladies.  I'll get the result on the 22nd Aug.

Supermarket shopping this morning and then DS called in for lunch and brought chicken & chips.  I couldn't eat them.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 10, 2023, 02:21:41 pm
Quote from: mab19 on August 10, 2023, 06:52:02 am
Thank you ladies.  I'll get the result on the 22nd Aug.

Supermarket shopping this morning and then DS called in for lunch and brought chicken & chips.  I couldn't eat them.

🥹🥹🥹
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Post by: K Atie on August 11, 2023, 02:27:45 am
Mab hope all goes well .
Blinding headache so trying to do small jobs . Have to be ok as meeting DH new great niece today . It’s also freezing today .
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Post by: judydawn on August 11, 2023, 03:46:17 am
A day at home today, sun is shining and I decided to get a start to my spring cleaning. Did the windows and tiled floors, cleaning the fans is my next job once I’ve recovered.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 11, 2023, 05:39:35 am
Mab, I feel for you. Hope the horrible tests reveal what the problem is and they can do something about it.
It is cold again.  Judy, no sign of spring here.
I’m enjoying the photos DD is sending from  Thursday Island. They sent a Helicopter, landed on the beach to take her to an Islander basket weaving class.
Yesterday I booked to go on a cruise.  Friends are going and suggested that I might like to go also. 
It’s the Queen Elizabeth and I feel good about this as it’s the same ship Ral and I traveled on 3 years ago. It’s 14 days and travelling around New Zealand. It’s a Xmas and New Year cruise.
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Post by: judydawn on August 11, 2023, 08:31:15 am
Sounds great Chookie, that’s really something to look forward to.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 11, 2023, 11:54:04 am
The cruise sounds interesting Chookie. After a showery start to the day it fined up.
I just pottered round.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 11, 2023, 11:11:34 pm
Fantastic cruise, Chookie, certainly something to plan for and look forward to.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 12, 2023, 05:45:36 am
Thanks for all the nice words about the Cruise. I’m finding being a single woman has certain disadvantages. Ral and I travelled a lot with this couple so it’s nice that they have thought of me.
Just cooking and exercises today.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 13, 2023, 08:20:30 am
We had a car run today. It was for cars other than Model A’s that people have. We took out EJ Holden, there was a 1972 Jaguar, a Tesla, an FB Holden and a V8 Model A. Also a few Model A’s came. It’s been a beautiful day.
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Post by: judydawn on August 14, 2023, 01:01:11 am
Looks like you were going to do a bit of surfing too cookie LOL
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Post by: cookie1 on August 14, 2023, 07:17:06 am
When we bought this car DH decided it needed a surf board to complete it. This is actually a board used for wind surfing and has a hole in the bottom of it. Looks good though.

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Post by: achookwoman on August 14, 2023, 10:12:38 pm
Cookie, what great photos. Thanks for taking the trouble to post them.
Yesterday I had friends for lunch and GS for dinner. We had Spag Bol for both meals with garlic bread. ( I made the bread sticks and garlic butter) for lunch, fresh fruit salad and cream, and for dinner, waffles with Maple Syrup and cream.
Today, a day off.
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Post by: K Atie on August 17, 2023, 10:11:33 am
Well one tired person here . DD flew out to Italy at the early hours this morning! 2am at airport!! They left at 5.15 , about now I think land in Dubai . DH and I got to sleep at 4.30 am . It was not an easy day yesterday, DD computer died after being at the computer place for two days . A made dash by me to the city to get the only Apple Mac available at JB HI FI , drive to little Burke st park somewhere and all in 30 mins before it shuts dash to computer man and stay there till 8.30 for data to be transported !! Let’s just say it was madness . DH drove down and cooked us dinner thankfully. Anyway our beautiful girl is heading to Prato Italy to study last semester of her Design degree. Quietly been cleaning washing and tidying up . DH headed home at lunchtime. Don’t worry 3 things went wrong for DD , her car had barely any oil light only came on two days ago ! Fixed added engine oil lesson one DD! Computer malfunction that caused a world of stress for me !( must remember to be calmer) also DD Currency card would not activate! DH fixed it . I’m going to try to eat dinner and not miss the last chaotic day and days !
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Post by: judydawn on August 17, 2023, 02:43:14 pm
Phew Katie, I hope you get a good night’s sleep after all that excitement!  What can go wrong did go wrong for your family today. What a wonderful experience for your DD to be able to study her chosen career in Italy.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 18, 2023, 12:12:36 am
Well done K Atie. You survived. DD will love Italy. 
Today, very cold and wet. Medical checks today.  Don’t really want to leave the nice warm house.
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Post by: mab19 on August 18, 2023, 05:26:34 am
An exhausting time for you KAtie.  Our 2 GD loved Italy I,m sure your DD will too.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 18, 2023, 08:03:52 am
Gosh KAtie it's all go. I'm sure your DD will love Italy. I had my hair cut this morning and a lot more grey added in. I kind of like it.
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Post by: K Atie on August 18, 2023, 01:37:19 pm
Thank you ladies, I’m a little bit sad but totally excited for DD . Went to Ikea to get some over the door peg hanger thing . DD , bless her has a heap of clothes that need to be hung up , so brainwave this will work a treat . Well kind of , nothing is perfect but one less job done . Managed to see the Podiatrist this arvo, thankfully as my heal has a  wart on the edge of it , so when I walk it hurts . Liquid nitrogen this week next week treatment is Cold needling . Then hopefully that works . You are brave Cookie embracing gray hair ! I just pretend that I’m young and fair .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 19, 2023, 04:37:47 am
Cookie, enjoy your grey hair. It’s a sign of wisdom. I’m extremely wise !!
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 19, 2023, 11:06:33 pm
My wisdom is increasing year by year - a bit patchy, perhaps, but that's the way of it.
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Post by: judydawn on August 20, 2023, 01:22:22 am
Well ladies I recently tried coloured mousse in my front hair, the back hasn’t turned grey yet. I like it, it washes out although this morning I didn’t use it and my grey areas are still covered. That’s good as now I know I don’t have to use it every time I wash my hair and the can will last longer. It was an alternative worth trying as I didn’t want to have a permanent colour and have to have the roots re-dyed all the time. 
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Post by: K Atie on August 20, 2023, 04:38:21 am
Home yesterday had to pull over and have a cat nap ( think to many yummy toasties that then made me sleepy) . Spent the arvo cleaning up DH mess ! Today washing blankets . DD was visiting Lake Como Italy 🇮🇹. DS did some mowing and resting after Ag Sac and a Visual communication Sat . Cooked a nice lunch for boys .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 20, 2023, 12:12:27 pm
The very front of my hair is totally grey and the sides and b ack mainly dark. I have foils put in and it’s patchy grey everywhere. I used to have the front bit dyed dark, but have gone the other way now.
Great idea Judy.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 20, 2023, 08:05:51 pm
That sounds like an interesting alternative, Judy.  I had never heard of coloured mousse - well, I never look at these products to start with so that undoubtedly explains my ignorance on this!  I must have a look sometime and suss them out. 

My grey is exactly the same as Cookie's - it's strange how the front loses its pigment first whilst the back holds out much longer before going totally grey.
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Post by: judydawn on August 21, 2023, 07:47:59 am
I find it strange too but it seems to be quite common Marina. Your hairdresser should sell this mousse and should also try it out on you to see if you like it. I was under no obligation to buy a can but I liked what I saw so I did.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 24, 2023, 12:17:53 pm
Nice to see that the forum is back.
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Post by: K Atie on August 25, 2023, 12:00:28 am
I have tried for days to get on forum , felt completely cut off ! Thankful all back now !! Did the server go down !
Drs appointments the last few days DH too and then had to collect his DM from Hospital to drive her back to the hostel accommodation place !! Yesterday I went to DS clay target competition, DH did too . Only had two rounds as so many teams , like 40 ! All schools involved. We both missed the first round . Home and yet again I had done so much I turned in very early no dinner woke early this morning still with a headache . So have sleep this morning. Also had needling done on my heal . Local anaesthetic in ankle , no getting it wet for two days ! Beautiful day out side would have been perfect to wash two more blankets , another time .
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Post by: mab19 on August 25, 2023, 02:37:43 am
Same here, so pleased it is all working again.

I saw the specialist on Tuesday and now have to go in to have my eosophagus stretched again.  This is the second time it will have been done and can only be done twice without doing damage.  If this doesn't work there is not much more that can be done.  It is a wait and see game.
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Post by: judydawn on August 25, 2023, 03:40:23 am
Thanks cookie for getting the forum back.
Margaret I have a neighbour who has your problem and in the past  I’ve seen what happens when he tries to eat something unsuitable for that condition. His wife is now good at providing the correct food for that plus his diabetes. I hope this second stretch does the trick permanently for you so that you don’t have to eat soft food for ever.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 25, 2023, 08:03:31 am
Fingers crossed for you Mab.
A pleasure Judy. I thought MM wasn't going to do anything as I hadn't received an email from him. Then I checked the forum and it was ok. The email came later. He said that he was pleased we still found the forum helpful.

DH had his car serviced this morning so I picked him up from there and ran him, back again. We are running DD to work some days at the moment as she is going through a rough patch. Perfect chatting time.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 25, 2023, 11:48:55 pm
Mab, hope all goes well for you.
Yesterday I had a wisdom tooth removed. All went well. No pain. DD spent day with me.
Thursday , friend took me for a drive to the Daylesford area. Did the shops over and had a lovely lunch at Virgin. A new restaurant between Hepburn Springs and Daylesford. Will try and replicate the lovely salad I had with the fish.
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Post by: K Atie on August 26, 2023, 08:34:21 am
Mab hope all goes well . Chookie what fun , love that area and lunch sounds nice .
All good today , yesterday was a day of rest . I did cook dinner for all . Even ended up with a huge cold sore ! Weeded the vegetable garden beds , very neglected ! I multi tasted and talked to a couple of friends while doing so . The cats had a ball chasing each other and me . Finery our chooks laid some eggs . It has been months . Still think there is a resident pest in there stealing the eggs. Warmer yesterday and the friendly slithering creators are out , one seen passed on the road , car must have got it .
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Post by: cookie1 on August 26, 2023, 11:43:36 am
Is it foxes taking the eggs KAtie? We used to boil a couple of eggs and refill them with a very strong curry egg mix. It soon stopped it.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 26, 2023, 11:05:20 pm
If it’s foxes they would take the chooks not the eggs. Could be birds or cats. Birds usually crack the eggs and eat the insides and leave the shells.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 26, 2023, 11:18:06 pm
I had a very dangerous experience on Friday - I 'discovered' the Highpoint shopping mall - it will take my credit card a while to recover!!!!!  I went in to visit one particular shop, but somehow managed to unexpectedly visit several others.  I must put it on my "PLACES NOT TO VISIT" list and stay away.  Actually, it is quite a way from home so it will be easy to avoid going there again - except in case of emergencies. ;)
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Post by: K Atie on August 27, 2023, 01:35:36 am
No I think it’s unfortunately rats or a snake . Possums can get in up the top but seen no paw marks . DS mowing the lawn mmm should be doing his study but now mower fixed he can’t help himself!
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 27, 2023, 11:23:17 am
If that is the case, Katie, I would go with Cookie's suggestions - with triple chilli!!!
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Post by: cookie1 on August 27, 2023, 12:06:28 pm
Marina I’m off to Google Highpoint Shopping mall

Wow, that looks very impressive Marina. It could damage anyone’s credit card.

Today we went to visit the latest human addition to the family. She’s just 5 months old and is very cute.
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Post by: K Atie on August 27, 2023, 10:17:39 pm
Caught up with DH family members for a quick catch up. Did some shopping and then watched DS Hockey game, they won ! So now it's getting close to the finals . DS drove one of the utes in as he needs to get home during the week. This becomes a little difficult as there are all sorts of permission forms for school to have a car there . 
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Post by: cookie1 on August 28, 2023, 12:33:41 pm
We had a friend drop in today. He and a group of friends have just completed the Canning Stock route. It’s a real outback trek full of very steep as hills that take several tries to get over. They enjoyed the trip but said it was hard going.
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Post by: achookwoman on August 28, 2023, 09:27:47 pm
Marina, Highpoint was our shopping center for years when we lived in Melbourne and Cherokee. Very dangerous place.
Yesterday I attended my first Book Club meeting with Probus. We had the option of having lunch first. It is held in a separate room at a big hotel. Average pub food. The meeting was very entertaining as there was a big divergence of opinions. I think I’m going to enjoy this.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 29, 2023, 01:59:28 pm
That’s good Chookie. I enjoy my Bookclub. There is only about 8 or so of us but we have some good discussions. Occasionally if I really dislike the book I won’t finish it.
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Post by: K Atie on August 29, 2023, 02:06:57 pm
That’s great Chookie . Love our bookclub . What book did you do .
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Post by: achookwoman on August 30, 2023, 11:04:52 am
KAtie, Commonwealth by Ann Patchett.  I gave it a 3/10.
Today I drove to Daylesford. Quite a challenge for me to drive this far. I went shopping!   Had lunch, inspected a place where I might stay a couple of nights. Rather luxurious. Bought some gold dust to sprinkle on cakes, trifle pavlova etc. pair of smart pjs and a couple of cooking books of course.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 30, 2023, 11:51:04 am
Well done Chookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on August 30, 2023, 06:13:57 pm
Good trip, Chookie.  That road to Daylesford would have been pretty quiet mid week I should imagine, so a good one to experiment with as your first long drive.  Daylesford gets pretty hectic at the weekend but is such a nice town you will love a break there.
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Post by: cookie1 on August 31, 2023, 08:57:52 am
My memories of Daylesford are that I would have liked to stay a lot longer. DH wasn't interested though.

I've done the ironing and very little else today.
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Post by: K Atie on September 01, 2023, 08:57:51 am
DS driving home so got him to collect a father’s day present and do a small shop at supermarket.
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Post by: judydawn on September 01, 2023, 09:22:06 am
Well done Chookie, I loved our outing to Daylesford with you and Ral when Denise and I were over.
Today I cleaned a friend’s bathroom then came home to work on my bedroom drawers, just 1 tall boy to do now and that will be another room done. Took a huge bag of clothes, mostly summer ones, to my friend for her church op shop. I’m being really brutal with my culling this time around.
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Post by: K Atie on September 02, 2023, 01:25:16 am
All out Checking ewes and lambs ! The year you don’t want triplets or even twins, there are cute but the price of lambs are half from last year .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 02, 2023, 03:06:03 am
Experimenting in the kitchen today.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 02, 2023, 11:49:10 am
Yes I noticed the price of lambs was way down KAtie. Not good at all for you.
DD and I had coffee this morning, then with only a little encouragement from her I had a spending spree at a Black Pepper shop. I’ve always loved their clothes and they seem to last for ever. I bought a pair of jeans, a 3/4 pair of jeans , a jacket and two tops.
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Post by: K Atie on September 03, 2023, 01:20:08 pm
Lots of laughs this morning. DS made Baby Dutch pancake it was huge and raised very well . DH had his morning presents for Father’s Day Haigs chocolate coated nuts and Shil baby pruning saw battery operated. We tested it out one powerful toy . DS played his last hockey game for school . They just missed out on grand finals .
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Post by: cookie1 on September 04, 2023, 06:24:08 am
That’s rotten luck for them KAtie.
I’ve done some housework this morning and will do some more in a bit.
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Post by: mab19 on September 04, 2023, 09:34:36 am
I'm going in to hospital tomorrow to have my oesophagus stretched.  I'm keeping my fingers crossed that it works this time round, time will tell.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 04, 2023, 10:39:02 am
Mab, very best wishes. Hope all goes well.
Tai Chi and Mahjong. Looks like we are heading back into some cold weather.
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Post by: judydawn on September 04, 2023, 11:20:57 pm
Good luck with the procedure Margaret.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 05, 2023, 01:26:31 pm
Will be thinking of you tomorrow Mab. Take care.
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Post by: mab19 on September 06, 2023, 07:56:53 am
Thanks you everyone.
 It was a long day yesterday.  The procedure itself only took about 30 mins the rest of the time was spent filling in forms, answering questions and sitting around in the waiting rooms at the hospital.  My throat, chest and jaw were very sore last night but they are a lot better today.  During the procedure my oesophagas went into spasm which was a good thing as the surgeon could see what was happening.  He also took some biopsies for testing.  I am now back on a soft/liquid diet for a few days.  DIL was wonderful, she took me to the hospital, stayed with me and made sure I was ok with everything that was going on.  She is an absolute treasure.
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Post by: judydawn on September 06, 2023, 10:44:55 am
Now to await the outcome of the procedure Margaret, lucky you having such a caring DIL
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Post by: cookie1 on September 06, 2023, 12:59:39 pm
That’s wonderful of your DIL. Margaret. I hope things improve for you.

I did my grocery shopping today.
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Post by: K Atie on September 06, 2023, 02:28:20 pm
Margret glad it all went ok rest is the best medicine.
Went to yoga yesterday, first time in months as teacher took a long break . Quite challenging . Then on to our quilting group . Home and my normal migraine that I new was coming on even though I took Panadol , hit me very hard , straight to lie down . DH fended for himself for dinner . Sleep and rest worked . This morning a lot better . Slow start but then I realised book club so lots fluids and off I went , nice to catch up with the girls . Home and made dinner early! DH out spreading Urea on the crops till 11.300pm( just in now ) he did have dinner with me .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 07, 2023, 06:28:20 am
Mab, have been thinking of you. Lovely to have such a caring DIL.
Yesterday was a day from hell. Car could be driven. Lights flashing and saying no lights and no power steering. I rang Mercedes and they said I would have to have it towed to them. I was expected at Probus for induction. Family and neighbours all away. I rang one of the Probus ladies and she picked me up. Then insisted on driving me to the podiatrist for an appointment. What a treasure. Today car towed and I ‘ borrowed ‘ my DD car.
Cooking while home, another disaster. Think I’ll go to bed early. Maybe tomorrow will be better.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 07, 2023, 01:44:25 pm
Oh Chookie it certainly was a horrid day. I do hope tomorrow is much better.
I spent most of the day on DD’s computer trying to sort stuff out. It is having email dramas so I’ve been trying to change my email at banks etc.
I had fun dealing with AAMI. I was cancelling the insurance on MIL’s house which DH inherited. One moment they were saying ‘sorry for your loss’ and then immediately referring to me as if I was her.  They certainly weren’t listening.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 07, 2023, 09:27:31 pm
Cookie, some staff at the banks are so hopeless, and others very good.
My hearing aids have been playing up. They are replacing them for free.they are just 1 month still under warranty. I think that makes for 3 annoying things this week. Car, burnt bread and hearing aids.
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Post by: judydawn on September 08, 2023, 04:24:00 am
What a terrible week Chookie, go to bed and don’t surface until next week when things will be better.  Weeks like that make us appreciate all the carefree ones we do have.

I hope you reminded the insurance company that they were not speaking to the deceased person Cookie,

I’ve had a great week going through wardrobe and cupboards (again), putting unwanted items up on our Buy Nothing Group page and meeting some of the locals when they collected their goodies. Have done lots of shredding and still have the filing cupboard to do in that regard, that’s always the final job for me.
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Post by: mab19 on September 08, 2023, 05:50:04 am
Chookie, that wasn't a good day for you.  Next week will be much better.

Cookie, we still get mail for the previous owners of our house even tho we have been here 13 years.  I always mark them return to sender but they always come back here.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 08, 2023, 08:08:44 am
Go Judy, go.
Mag, how annoying.
Today was much better. Made 2 loaves. Both good. New hearing aids great. Good gym session. Gave Ral’s Akubra hat to a handicapped chap at the Gym. He was tickled pink. Gave me a hug!!
Friend’s birthday tomorrow. She is coming for lunch.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 08, 2023, 12:31:36 pm
That was a lovely thought re the hat Chookie.

We went into the city today, as we had to go to the superannuation place. DH wanted to go on the bus and I wanted to go on the train. He won. We walked to the bus stop, caught a bus. Then had to swap buses at an interchange and then on into the city. It took us an hour and 15 minutes! I wasn’t impressed as the train only takes round 20 minutes. The bus drivers were lovely though and I was very impressed that almost every person thanked the driver. An interesting outing, and next time (hopefully there won’t be another one 😀) we will go by train.
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Post by: judydawn on September 08, 2023, 11:14:34 pm
I prefer train travel to cookie, much faster than the bus. I hope you weren’t late for your appointment.
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Post by: K Atie on September 09, 2023, 06:04:31 am
Yesterday DH and dropped ute and car to be serviced! Collect a Ute from DS and drove home . DS collected one Ute and we are picking up DH car tonight . It took a lot of working out how to do this but all good . Went to a small art exhibition today . Off to Hockey Dinner tonight ( and collecting a car) leaving DS in at boarding house for his last week of school . Then he has exam revision . All to fast . DH DS are out checking lambs . DS has been doing a lot of work for his Visual communication subject portfolio to be handed in next week .
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 11, 2023, 08:21:13 am
It looks like  lot has been happening since I was last here. 

Mab, I hope everything is settling down for you following your procedure a week or so ago.

We arrived back home today after a wonderful 10 day holiday in Rarotonga in the Cook Islands (our first real holiday in c. 25, years since we started our business).  What a great place.  The speed limit is a very peaceful 40 kph, the locals were all lovely and very friendly.  I think they must have churches for just about every denomination under the sun (and perhaps a few more thrown into the mix as well) and the locals all seem very religious. 

So far, the "ferals" and "Bali bogans" have not discovered the Cooks (and I hope they never do) so it is very peaceful and laid back. 

The island is pretty well a circle (an extinct volcano) - about 34 kms driving from start to finish, yet they manage to have two bus routes - one called Clockwise, the second Anti-clockwise!! 

DH and I really did very little - just sat on the front deck reading books and relaxing. The house we were staying in was very quirky (to say the least), but that made the whole visit more interesting.  I couldn't get phone reception (I was too mean to buy a SIM) and we didn't have any luck with getting onto WiFi either so couldn't keep in touch with the shop ... how sad  :'( ... I can't say I was upset about that, after a day or two being out of touch I didn't even think about work at all. 

Rarotonga is definitely on my list of places to return to in the future.
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Post by: judydawn on September 11, 2023, 10:56:50 am
A much deserved holiday Marina, glad you could completely relax and forget about the rest of the world. Welcome home.
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Post by: K Atie on September 11, 2023, 11:07:15 am
Marina what a beautiful holiday. The Cook Islands are beautiful and quant . I went there so long ago nearly 30 years . The water was incredible. All I remember was relaxing and buying very cheap alcohol.
I ventured into the chook outside pen , to weed out mushmellow weed , stinging nettle weeds ! Never Been so bad . I pulled and puffed , did about a third . My knees are so sore , o don’t know why they hurt so much . But I was careful . It’s heating up this week do the pressure is on to get it all out before it gets to hot . Concerned that snakes will appear. This morning DH and I checked all the ewes and lambs . Takes some time . Twins a triplets looking very cute , especially when stuck on the wrong side of fence .
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Post by: cookie1 on September 11, 2023, 01:13:29 pm
We went to the dentist this morning. All good for another 6 months.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 11, 2023, 09:00:57 pm
Marina, what a lovely well earned break.
Cookie, hope the bus trip to Super office was worth the effort.
Today I finally was able to get into my blog. I’ve been locked out for a lot a year from adding new recipes. Very frustrating.  However I now can’t get into Snap Recipes. I’ve spent hours trying all suggestions.
The Tai Chi classes are having a holiday. Same as school hols. I’m trying to work out how to access a class on line. GS may help.
Get car back today.  Have enjoyed driving the van. Sit up high and very responsive.
Sunshine yesterday. Everyone was out walking. More for the remaining week.
I’m taking my Little neighbour to the pictures tomorrow , I think he is looking forward to the popcorn and other rubbish more than the film.
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Post by: K Atie on September 11, 2023, 09:21:04 pm
Chookie your little neighbour will be delighted. It’s hard when you’re on a good routine with a Thai chi to have break . Find the same with yoga .wounder if they have pre recorded online classes .
I know it’s been cold but not ready for week of warm weather . Although I have a lot of large things to wash .
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Post by: judydawn on September 11, 2023, 11:33:16 pm
Enjoy the movie Chookie, I hope it’s not The Strays!  A friend invited me to join her to see a ‘lovely doggie movie’, we had no idea it was M rated. Only 10 people in the theatre including 2 young couples which I thought was odd when we walked in. However it soon became clear what we were in for and my poor friend couldn’t believe her ears and eyes. We had many laughs though and were soon not shocked at anything we saw. It brings a smile to my face whenever I think of that experience.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 12, 2023, 12:12:26 am
I just looked up a synopsis on the Strays, sounds like a confronting movie.  I don't think I could handle watching it.

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Post by: mab19 on September 12, 2023, 05:55:56 am
What a lovely relaxing holiday Marina.  The Cook Islands sound wonderful.

Cookie, enjoy your trip to the movies with your little neighbour.
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Post by: K Atie on September 12, 2023, 10:04:45 am
Early morning weeding the chook house yard . Then yoga . The weeding is doing me in but I had to finish it off this afternoon. DH came and pulled a few stubborn ones out , and left me to it . Two wheel barrows later some very happy chooks finding a huge amount of worms and yes the Bantum chook had her eggs in there . I was warned by DH re snakes . You guessed it as putting the second barrow on the burn pile there was a tiger snake slithering off a log in the middle !! Now I could even say there was a lot of snake or maybe two together. I was like lightening gone barrow and all . Locked chooks up and that’s me done for awhile. Interesting that the cats had not joined me , they always follow me there .
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Post by: cookie1 on September 12, 2023, 01:24:41 pm
Marina your holiday sounds wonderful.
I went to the eye specialist today. I have been prescribed drops for dry eyes, some steroid drops and some others that were $47. He said they should sort my eyes out. I can see perfectly well but my eyes have been feeling weird.
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Post by: mab19 on September 14, 2023, 05:16:53 am
Supermarket shopping today.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 14, 2023, 10:46:22 am
As yesterday was such a wild day I did my grocery shopping today.
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Post by: mab19 on September 15, 2023, 09:44:31 am
I had a podietrist appointment this afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 15, 2023, 12:35:41 pm
I had a bit of a baking day today. DH was at a lunch at Optus Stadium for Nasho Fair Go. He drove the old Ute.
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Post by: K Atie on September 16, 2023, 02:33:13 am
Been a busy week . Helped weigh and measure spices for our annual school Christmas cake making , so much fun and chatter . Out to lunch after . Then yesterday in early to watch DS School house music . Laughed so much and in awe of electric cello and violin !! All year 12s dressed up and what a laugh we all had . DS group put on thier best suits and had money hanging out every where . Singing Mumma mia ! Last on for us . Collected DS things from boarding. It’s been a huge week for all of them DS had Three Sacs , Visual communication folio work to be completed and handed in plus’s they all did a practice English exam that morning. Today was ment ti be sleep in for DS but wool press arriving so that didn’t happen.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 16, 2023, 10:14:00 pm
Yesterday a neighbour gave herself a 40 th Birthday party. It was great fun. I have never seen so much food. Mostly kid friendly stuff. I took a tray of Portuguese Custard tarts.  They weren’t my best effort as I refrigerated them as I made early in the morning. However everyone loved them.
Today I’m attending afternoon tea with the Probus ladies group.
My little neighbour and his brother loved Ninja Turtles and as suspected really enjoyed their popcorn and other very unhealthy stuff.
They also showed me how to get uTube and play a Tai Chi exercise video. We made Waffles for morning tea which they ate with Maple Syrup and cream. They said, best waffles ever.
Had a surprise phone call from a lovely friend yesterday.
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Post by: K Atie on September 16, 2023, 10:54:09 pm
Managed to get DS to wash my car , so windy it’s dusty now . We seem to get woken in the very early hours with messages from DD travels , more photos than words !! This weekend trip - France Nice and Monarco Monto Carlo . Still very warm in Italy and France , the lowest I’ve looked it’s been 26 . As long as she is having fun and of course studying hard , that’s the main thing . I’m Possibly missing her heaps , wishing her lots of adventures too. DS will get a Sunday sleep in I hope .
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 17, 2023, 01:38:03 am
Went to see Death of a Salesman last night at Her Majesty's Theatre.  A powerful performance with excellent acting by everyone.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 17, 2023, 12:12:51 pm
Everyone has been busy.
I remember seeing that play many years ago Marina.
You have been busy Chookie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 17, 2023, 08:08:17 pm
Went to see the movie Climate Changers last night.  Didn't really learn anything new or that we had not seen before, but still disturbing to see the speed that climate change is happening and the 'ducking and diving' of various governments to get out of doing anything positive to try to avert the inevitable.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 18, 2023, 12:23:58 pm
It certainly is frightening Marina. You can’t help but wonder where we are headed.
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Post by: mab19 on September 19, 2023, 06:39:36 am
We have been without power for 7 hours today so I spent most of the time tidying cupboards and drawers.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 19, 2023, 12:36:17 pm
GS took me out for Dinner last night. The local pub was crowded.  Good food and good service.
Had my 6 monthly check up today.  All good. 
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Post by: cookie1 on September 20, 2023, 12:49:11 pm
Good news Chookie. That was very kind of GS.
I went to the podiatrist this morning and did the grocery shopping this afternoon.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 20, 2023, 08:33:07 pm
Did a sleep study last night - not a lot of fun, at least it was the last 'event' for a very busy few days.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 21, 2023, 12:56:52 pm
DH saw the eye specialist this morning. No apparent cause for his ‘bung eye’ several weeks ago. Then he had a meeting at Optus stadium for Nasho Fair Go and then this evening he had a meeting with an estate agent. I goofed off at home. I was busy doing very little. 😀😀😀
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Post by: K Atie on September 21, 2023, 01:53:43 pm
A day full of great intentions... bad migraine, I managed to feed the chooks and sleep .
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Post by: mab19 on September 22, 2023, 10:00:08 am
We attended the funeral of a very dear friend today. 
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Post by: K Atie on September 22, 2023, 10:08:40 am
Sorry to hear that.
Sewed up DS best today , just in time for spring . Cooked and washed .
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Post by: cookie1 on September 23, 2023, 12:02:55 pm
Margaret that is sad. 🥹🥹
DD and I went to the Royal Show I thoroughly enjoyed it. 3 young lasses were at a thermomix display. I spent some time chatting to them. One was a business manager or something and kept trying to make me say es to be a consultant. Not my thing. She has asked me to chat to a group about bread making and sourdough. I said I’ll think about it. It would be at HO..
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Post by: achookwoman on September 23, 2023, 09:35:48 pm
Mab, sorry to hear that. 
Cookie, how exciting.  Go talk about bread if you feel like it. You certainly know a lot. I’m sure you would inspire them.
Yesterday was very full. DS and GC came from Melbourne to visit. I got up early and prepared the makings of make your own pizza for lunch. Also prepared waffle batter for morning tea. Massive bowl of berries for Sweets. None of this happened because as they walked in the door, they said Farmers market is on, want to go?
I have been in Ballarat for 8 years and have never been to the market. It was great. We all had fun. We all had a sausage in bread and I had a coffee. They ate donuts. I talked to a stall holder who makes her own Brioche pastries and people who sell kits to grow exotic mushrooms.  No one wanted lunch when we arrived home. Had waffles for afternoon tea.
My next door neighbour arrive home from OS. Very ill. I asked if she needed anything. She asked for a honey sandwich. She lives by herself and no sound from her all day. I was worried and called a friend who knows her and is a nurse. We finally aroused her and she was very ill. Took her to the hospital where she was admitted. Think she has Pneumonia.
Friend came for a late dinner. We ate the pizzas and fruit salad.
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Post by: K Atie on September 23, 2023, 10:10:57 pm
Chookie that is one busy day full of joy and kindness. Hope your neighbour get better soon . Must do pizzas for DS , might get him to do the shopping for them and even make the bases ! Mind you he has his head in the books studying now so I best do it as a treat for him . Trying to get him to think about cooking and the cost , so he can feed himself later on . Did some washing and cooked food for the men. We did a photo shoot for DS Vis Comm , might have do another today . DS took the drone out to go over the canola in yellow flower .
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Post by: judydawn on September 24, 2023, 12:01:03 am
That was a very enjoyable morning with family Chookie, surprised you haven’t been there before this. Thank goodness for good neighbours like you, living alone we need people to keep an eye out for us and pick up on warning signs. Wishing your neighbour well in her recovery.

Cookie, can’t wait to read of your decision, will you or won’t you I wonder. It may lead to bigger and better things if you are willing to go down that path.

K Atie, good on you for educating DS in life after living with parents. A man who can look after himself is always appreciated by a future wife, one who has been spoilt rotten by his Mum usually expects to be treated the same by his wife.
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Post by: K Atie on September 24, 2023, 01:11:47 am
Oh I might be the latter whoops ! DS does look after me too though , a tad more relaxed than me .
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Post by: mab19 on September 24, 2023, 06:28:09 am
Chookie what a great day with the family.  I hope your neighbour recovers quickly.

Cookie, you know so much about bread I'm sure people would find your talk interesting.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 24, 2023, 10:30:25 am
Thanks for your +ve comments re talking about bread. Im still thinking. I certainly dont want a tmx career, im far too busy being retired.
Our very dear friend who we bought the last car from is in hospital. Very sad. His DD has said they will be sending him to rehab, which is wonderful. She is a bit upset as his DIL has been in and throwing her weight around as if he has died.

Chookie I’m pleased that you checked on your neighbour, poor lady.
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Post by: K Atie on September 24, 2023, 02:18:32 pm
I had a quiet day . The moment I got up my knees hurt , walked outside a fare bit to get them going . Heat packs . So I sat and did some clothes repairs and listened to an audiobook book “Duck a la orange for breakfast “ romantics food novel . Why do my knees hurt ! I’m just not that ready for aging yet . I kept putting washing on the line and moving around as much as I could. DS studied and did get a moment to dig a hole with the digger think they are practicing for fencing. 
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Post by: achookwoman on September 24, 2023, 09:37:07 pm
Hair cut, Book Club and lunch and driving neighbour to hospital for follow up treatment. Neighbour much improved.  Still very sick.  Have spoken to her about putting a key box outside. 
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Post by: K Atie on September 24, 2023, 10:49:07 pm
Glad your neighbour is getting better . Woken by messages from DD at 4.30 am . Living life a quick trip to a festival in Rome to see the singer Peggy ! Photos of food and the Colosseum and the Trevi fountain and more . Back on the train to Prato , living on 3 hours sleep and touring oh to be that young . But now I am wide awake so my day will be short lived . DH out cutting mowing Lucerne hay . Mornings are getting lighter earlier . Not sure if I am ready for full long daylight days .
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Post by: cookie1 on September 25, 2023, 12:19:14 pm
Chookie it would be a good idea for your neighbour to have a key somewhere.
It was a public holiday here. I didn’t do very much at all.. had some visitors and sat round chatting.
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Post by: judydawn on September 27, 2023, 06:00:38 am
For the past week I’ve been looking up recipes for fruit & veg smoothies and writing them in a note book. I ended up with 38 pages then I set to buying some ingredients and packaging them up for the freezer. I made 3 ‘dump bags’ with what I had on hand but now all the fruit and veg are packed into little bags separately. I spent hours yesterday doing the fruit bags but have left the bulk bags from Costco of strawberries, blueberries and mangoes as they are as they pour freely as is. I now also have pineapple, apples, mandies, grapes, medjool dates packed away and will add the pears as soon as they ripen.  Today was vegetable day after a trip to Farmer Jo’s for spinach, asparagus, carrots, kale, zucchini, beetroot - I only cooked the asparagus and beetroot. I already had 10 bags of freshly cooked chickpeas in the freezer after coming across the bag whilst cleaning out the pantry. I’ve got individual packs of orange and pineapple juice in the pantry and today have frozen 8 bags of Greek yoghurt.  I’ve bought almond and coconut milk but will make my own oat milk.

My reasoning for this change of tack for my evening meal is that I believe we will be having a very hot summer and we all lose our appetite when this happens. I’ve been eating very little in the evening so by changing to a fruit & veg smoothie with added seeds and sustagen I will expect to be eating, or drinking really, quite healthy meals. So far I’ve had a chocolate, strawberry chickpea smoothie and a Berry Cabbage one - both were enjoyable, the cabbage one more so once I added the sustagen.  I don’t enjoy food these days so I’m going to do something about it.
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Post by: Cuilidh on September 27, 2023, 08:04:01 pm
Well done Judy - that was a huge job shopping for, preparing and portioning everything up and what a huge number of smoothies to try.  It will be great to hear how you get on and which combination/s are the tastiest.  I wish I was as organised as you are
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Post by: K Atie on September 28, 2023, 07:54:07 am
Judy that’s great and very organised. Green smoothies are good and refreshing too . I’m impressed as I can never make smoothies work for me .
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Post by: K Atie on September 28, 2023, 08:15:37 am
@ https://skinnymixers.com.au/wprm_print/6448
Not sure if this link will work Judy . Its a breakfast Smoothie but Skinnymixers has a few on her web site that are free . If not ask me and I may have them .
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Post by: judydawn on September 28, 2023, 12:14:14 pm
Thanks K Atie, I’ll check out her website but I have written out over 100 recipes for this project of mine. Yes Marina, it was a huge and expensive task but with all the hard work done all I have to do now is choose one at the end of the day. Tonight I had one of the frozen dump bags which consisted of broccoli, banana, mango, strawberries, baby spinach. I just had to add pineapple juice and water with my usual addition of 3 scoops of Sustagen - it made 2 large ones, one for tonight and one for tomorrow night - it was delicious. My DD was impressed and took GD to the freezer to show her what I’d done. She thought the dump bags would be especially good for her to put together for her quick smoothie fix.
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Post by: K Atie on September 28, 2023, 12:27:34 pm
Think we need photos Judy , you might inspire all of us .
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Post by: cookie1 on September 28, 2023, 12:58:58 pm
Judy, what an enormous task. Well done.
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Post by: K Atie on September 29, 2023, 01:27:54 am
DH did some food shopping for me , so the menus for the next few days are all missing important ingredients! He found a purple cabbage , under strict instructions only a small wedge , half a cabbage and on sale as it was old and dried out . I do laugh .
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Post by: achookwoman on September 29, 2023, 01:59:21 am
Judy, that is amazing. Love the mix of fruit and veggies. I’m finding I can’t eat much at Dinner time. I think your smoothies might be the answer.
Clean out fridge day. Lovely and sunny here.
Putting straw around plants in pots. Making the custard for Portuguese Custard Tarts for tomorrow. GD 21 st. Celebration in a weeks time.
Doing Tai Chi with program on TV. Classes in recess.
Out for morning and afternoon teas yesterday. Hell, a slice of carrot cake , iced and with cream , is 600 calories.
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2023, 08:02:15 am
Quote from: K Atie on September 28, 2023, 12:27:34 pm
Think we need photos Judy , you might inspire all of us .

As you can see K Atie, there is nothing pretty about fruit & veg smoothies if you add spinach, it’s all about the taste. This is the one I had last night and having the rest of it tonight.
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Post by: judydawn on September 29, 2023, 08:07:10 am
The smoothies are worth a try Chookie.  I imagine you’ll be doing a lot of cooking for GD’s 21st, that will be right up your alley. 
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Post by: cookie1 on September 29, 2023, 09:18:42 am
Gosh GD is nearly 21, time certainly flies.
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Post by: K Atie on September 29, 2023, 11:43:25 am
Judy looks good though . Super hot tomorrow, just not sure about it being this warm in September.
Cooking today , should have done more for warm day tomorrow.
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Post by: achookwoman on September 29, 2023, 09:03:55 pm
Smoothie, Looks good to me Judy.
Going out for GD Birthday.  I’m making lemon butter and Portuguese Custard Tarts for her when she visits. We swap recipes as she has ended up with my first TMX. I gave it to my DIL and she gave it to her niece, my GD.
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Post by: judydawn on September 30, 2023, 01:09:58 am
The travelling Thermomix, I like that Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on September 30, 2023, 12:21:58 pm
DD and I had coffee this morning and watched the Grand Final.
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Post by: judydawn on September 30, 2023, 12:23:37 pm
It was a really good one wasn’t it cookie?
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Post by: cookie1 on September 30, 2023, 12:26:49 pm
Sure was. I wish Brisbane had won though. Imagine the coach’s wife having a baby this morning too. I believe they have called her Maggie.
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Post by: K Atie on September 30, 2023, 09:56:47 pm
It was a great grand final close game is always a good one . DS and I watched it , DH listened to it as he was out working . There will be some sore heads today .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 01, 2023, 04:36:59 am
I’m not a footy fan but I also enjoyed the Grand Final.
This morning my GD took me out to The Green House. This is a different sort of garden shop with a Cafe. They had home made cakes and coffee . Cakes, interesting and different from the usual c**p. But not as good as what we make.
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Post by: judydawn on October 01, 2023, 05:03:18 am
I love places that have a business and a coffee shop Chookie, even Bunnings have one which I’ll be using next time I go there with a gift voucher which also included a free coffee.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 01, 2023, 07:55:38 pm
That's the sort of cafe I love, Chookie ... I find them very calming and soothing,  I went to one last time we were in Scotland and loved it - wanted to take everything home with me!
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Post by: achookwoman on October 02, 2023, 08:02:13 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on October 01, 2023, 07:55:38 pm
That's the sort of cafe I love, Chookie ... I find them very calming and soothing,  I went to one last time we were in Scotland and loved it - wanted to take everything home with me!
I know what you mean!
I was supposed to go to the races with Probus today, but pulled out at the last minute. It has been very windy and most unpleasant. I’ve got Laryngitis and the wind doesn’t help.
Made the meat balls, a one serve meat and mushroom mini loaf and Bolognaise sauce.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 02, 2023, 12:13:03 pm
I hope your laryngitis disappears Chookie.
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Post by: judydawn on October 02, 2023, 12:35:09 pm
Well you didn’t waste your day Chookie and some time on your own will give your problem a chance to improve.
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Post by: K Atie on October 03, 2023, 04:53:34 am
Yoga today and lunch after , still struggling with my shoulder but know the yoga helps everything too. Very windy and stormy night last night . DD rang from Italy to say meeting up with friends in Paris on the weekend, as you do . Oh to be young . Still has another unit ti do others have finished so they are travelling now while she is still at Uni .
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Post by: mab19 on October 03, 2023, 06:02:06 am
I had my hair cut today.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 03, 2023, 07:27:35 am
I wish I had Mab. I made a mistake when I booked the appointment and my hair is driving me mad.
We had our monthly catch up with car club members for coffee this morning.
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Post by: K Atie on October 04, 2023, 05:41:35 am
Helped DH out as he had to take a truck and leave it with fencing men for all the old materials . They were chatting and both jumped away from the old post and longish grass !! A snake , truly they are such boys . Meanwhile I got straight back in Ute and waited there. Cold windy day .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 04, 2023, 07:43:01 am
I feel the same about snakes KAtie. I did the grocery shopping this morning as was chatting to the check out girl about the amount of shop lifting that is going on. She said it is really dreadful.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 04, 2023, 09:06:47 am
Today, monthly Probus meeting. Theme was football. Good fun. We sang lots of the team songs.
Then a blood test and then a Dental appointment.
It is freezing, heater on and have dragged Woolies back out.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 04, 2023, 08:42:44 pm
Yes, a cold change to the weather this week - quite a shock after the lovely weather last week, but with the fire season starting so early any rain (within reason!) is welcome.

Today ventured into town to buy a CPAP machine - now I have to get used to a whole new sleeping experience.
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Post by: K Atie on October 05, 2023, 12:48:54 am
Marina what a pain but the carp machines are so much better now .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 05, 2023, 07:45:35 am
Marina, this is what DD was in Melbourne doing workshops on. She said the difference in technology was quite amazing. You should do fine.
Today I saw the GP about my loss of voice. He has put me on a course of medication for 2 weeks.
My lovely gardener has put a retractable hose on the outside wall. I now won’t trip over the hose.
Today I thought I would spoil myself and have fish and a potato cake for lunch. We chatted away while I waited and when I went to pay, they refused to take my card. They insisted it was on them. Tomorrow I’ll make some Portuguese Tarts and take them some.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 05, 2023, 07:59:56 am
How lovely Chookie.
I had lunch with a friend I worked with. We were team teaching for 9 or 10 years. She is now a Principal. It was a lovely catch up. We always miss our friends  who died about 15 months ago.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 05, 2023, 08:03:24 am
Cookie, so nice to catch up, but sad when colleagues pass away.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 05, 2023, 06:42:05 pm
Do you have the same gardener as before, Chookie?  A retractable hose is a great idea. Lovely treat for lunch.

Had a better night on the CPAP last night once DH and I adjusted the mask to fit nicely.  It is virtually silent so he doesn't get disturbed by it.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 06, 2023, 12:18:07 pm
That’s good Marina.
I had my hair cut today.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 06, 2023, 09:50:18 pm
Marina, same gardener. He’s a gem, more of a friend really.
Glad you are starting to get used to your breathing device. The old ones were pretty inconvenient..
Yesterday I attended the Gym , had morning tea with people from Gym. Had lift serviced in afternoon and made a loaf of bread in bread machine from new book. I also fiddled with a recipe to make an Anchovy spread. Instead of butter I used Alyce‘S imitation butter and added Tuna and Anchovy fillets. Not quite as good but ok.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 07, 2023, 12:02:55 pm
DD and I had coffee thi s morning and set the world to rights.
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Post by: K Atie on October 07, 2023, 02:04:11 pm
Last night went to a school reunion. Today I was tired but did a bit of shopping and jobs . Went for walk this arvo while talking to a friend . DD is on her way to Paris for few days the back to uni . DS was at a fire brigade day skills update . I’m planning tomorrow’s adventure!! Maybe a treat Lune then I’ll see .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 07, 2023, 08:21:51 pm
I’ve been experimenting with a couple of appliances. The bread machine both kneads and proofs the bread. ( as well as baking) The proportions of ingredients are different to TMX or hand made bread. Yesterday I put the ingredients for No Fuss Bread into the bread machine. I set it on Dough. It produced a beautiful soft dough which I formed into 3 bread sticks which I baked in the oven. This is a good solution in our cold climate. Also the timing is predictable.
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Post by: K Atie on October 09, 2023, 08:55:10 am
Well I suppose I could have fitted more in but .. skin specialist freeze dry spots nose hand back chest , then to Gp for 6 month calcium injection, podiatrist for heal follow up appointment for wart that was meddled last time . Ment to have lunch with friend but that is postponed till tomorrow. Owed chemist e-script so did that . Now I’m realising what other odd jobs I was meant to do , good for tomorrow. Booked on for shoulder  x-ray scan and pos injection depends on results that for later on this week . Been for short walks .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 09, 2023, 09:54:50 am
KAtie it sounds like you are having a 1000km check up. I did a bit of housework today.
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Post by: K Atie on October 09, 2023, 10:05:02 am
I’m good at squeezing them all in . Also very good at putting off!!
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Post by: judydawn on October 09, 2023, 01:33:30 pm
LOL Cookie, it does sound a bit like that. K Atie it’s good to get all these appointments done and dusted, they take up so much of our time. Enjoy your catchup lunch with your friend tomorrow.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 09, 2023, 08:58:07 pm
Yesterday very social. I’ve been meeting some very nice people.
I’ve artificial lawn around the Garden inside the fence. I put straw on the flower beds to conserve water. The birds and wind blow some straw onto the grass. It looks awful. I sweep it up but can’t get all the little bits. So yesterday I vacuumed it with my Dyson Stick vacuum. Did an excellent job.
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Post by: judydawn on October 09, 2023, 09:36:33 pm
I can relate to that Chookie. I once had flower petals all over one end of my front lawn and used my old Hoover upright to vacuum them up. My neighbours were just coming up the street and thought it was hilarious. Have you tried a very stiff broom for the straw, I use one to collect leaves that fall and bark that the birds kick out (starlings are the worst offenders). The small stiff broom is much better than a rake. I bought the red broom from Cheap as Chips, it’s actually a child’s broom but is perfect for artificial grass.
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Post by: K Atie on October 10, 2023, 08:30:44 am
So all plans went ahead today but returned this arvo to optometrist for eye testing!! Really so they have my reading glasses till Thursday to replace stronger lens , one eye needs stronger lens . Well what a lot let’s hope all good tomorrow or I’ll be put in the crazy ward at this rate . Nice catch up lunch with friend . Now time for an aperol and relax ! Haha .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 10, 2023, 12:15:51 pm
I caught up on some smaller jobs today, like making more veggie stock and some much needed jam.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 10, 2023, 11:15:21 pm
Judy, I also bought a cheap broom. It’s good but doesn’t get everything . Thanks for the photo.
Still got a husky voice. Don’t think it’s an allergy. May be Reflux. So on pills and diet. No fat, onion, garlic , caffeine or tomatoes. Several small meals a day. Smoothies and soup , with a small meal of fish or chicken. Can have oats for breakfast or poached or scrambled egg on Wholemeal toast. I ve been through my blog and there are several recipes that I can use.
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Post by: judydawn on October 11, 2023, 04:58:25 am
Good choices Chookie, I’d miss my 2 - 3 cups of coffee a day though.
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Post by: K Atie on October 11, 2023, 06:20:17 am
Completely frustrated as my glasses are not ready , cross fingers that will work out tomorrow. In waiting to have frozen shoulder procedure ,hydro injection explain later but no driving for 24 hours . I’m not really getting any closer to getting back . But all I can think is the glasses are couriered to me tomorrow then I can go later on . I’ll Work that out tomorrow.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 11, 2023, 08:05:53 am
I did my grocery shopping this morning.
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Post by: mab19 on October 11, 2023, 10:18:02 am
Snap Cookie, I did our supermarket shopping today too.

Chookie, I.m sorry to hear that you are having trouble with reflux, I know exactly how you feel.  After my recent visit to hospital I was given medication for my oesophegus problems as well as my reflux problem.  The medication has made life a little bit better but I still can't always keep my food down and I usually wake up 3 - 4 times a night with reflux.  It doesn't make for a very restful night.  I'm seeing my specialist again next week so it's wait and see.
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Post by: judydawn on October 11, 2023, 01:40:07 pm
I’ve been wondering how you got on Margaret, sorry to hear you’re still having so much trouble.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 11, 2023, 07:54:27 pm
Mab, thanks for that information. I’m sorry to hear yours is so severe and far more complicated than mine. I’ve had reflux for years and had been successfully treated. This new episode has been horrific. After two weeks of meditation and diet, thankfully it seems to be improving. I found that I was taking the medication incorrectly. The chemist had put the wrong instructions on the pills.
I’ve read everything available on reflux and am considering Aloe Vera which is taken before meals. 1/2 a cup.
I do miss my morning Coffee.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 11, 2023, 08:20:59 pm
It sounds like so many of us are struggling with health problems at the moment, I do hope everything settles down for you all soon.  Happily I have adapted well to using my CPAP this time and am starting to sleep really well at night after many years of sleepless or disturbed nights.
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Post by: judydawn on October 11, 2023, 10:04:46 pm
Chookie I thought you had found a new way to treat your problem when I read ‘After two weeks of meditation and diet’ LOL. How did you pick up on the fact that the pharmacist had written the wrong info on your script? 

Marina I’m so glad you are sleeping well, we don't function properly if we don’t get a good night’s sleep and if you’ve gone years like that then you will be a new woman in no time.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 12, 2023, 06:38:47 am
What a very naughty pharmacist Chookie. DD would have a fit.
I'm joining everyone with a dicey something. I've had IBS or something similar for about 10 days. I think/hope it's improving now. I have my diabetes check next week so I will mention it to the doctor if it's not better. I think we are all over 21. (s😂adly)

I really haven't done much today. I have been searching high and low for a file I need. This morning I decided I would go through everything, I found it. For some stupid reason I had mis labelled it.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 12, 2023, 08:32:06 pm
Judy,  when I realised that my problem was probably reflux, ( also talking to my GP over the fence) , I checked my medication. With the help of Google. 1 pill in the morning or 2 morning and night. The chemist had written night for 1 pill.
Rectified , my voice is now returning and I have lost my sore throat. I am still being very careful what I’m eating and how much.
Marina, so pleased that the new machine is successful.
Cookie, glad you found your file. I’ve already misplaced my Probus badge. Hope it turns up.
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Post by: K Atie on October 13, 2023, 01:40:22 am
The procedure was ok if not a little overwhelming but I managed it . Then had to do nothing for 24 hours !! Grabbed a little food for dinner and then next day packed and slowly loaded car . Stopped a few times as my arm was aching ( collected my reading glasses) . DH had two crown’s yesterday too. Taking it easy till we have DS Vis Comm exhibition to attend the arvo . ! One more school week left, as such . Then exams and revising .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 13, 2023, 07:55:31 am
Glad you have managed it KAtie.
I popped up to the shops this morning as DD and I don't plan to go out tomorrow. I did my lotto (one day I may win more than $10)
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Post by: achookwoman on October 13, 2023, 09:10:07 pm
I’m feeling great.
Kidney Specialist yesterday. This Dr is amazing. 2 months ago a blood test suggested I had stage 3 kidney disease. This Dr said he thought Is was the combination of pills I was taking. He made changes and now I have kidneys that are functioning better than average. He said a couple more tweaks and even more improvement. Not drinking enough water.
Made a special trip to Woolies and bought 12 1 1/2 litre bottles of filtered water. Very heavy. As I was going through check out a customer offered to put them in my car. There are some very nice people around.
It is freezing again in Ballarat. I’ve put most winter clothes away, left a few out and taken summer clothes out.
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Post by: K Atie on October 13, 2023, 10:23:52 pm
Choose that is great news regarding your kidneys .
Nice that there are some thoughtful people around.
It has been cold as lighting the fire agin in the last few days .
Went to DS Vis Com exhibition, he even made 3D printed out toolbox draws and a Ute , he helped print out card holders for the other students. It’s a huge portfolio of design for a logo and printed clothing hat , business cards and a web site too . All pulled together, I was informed the girls showed him how to iron ! How sweet ( yet how did I miss that I’m not sure ) the talent of all the students is amazing and the depth of different mediums is huge . I find these students are full of humble work . Always one that blows your mind the intricate work and so much work . DS drove me home as DH collect a car that was serviced during the week . Home and DH cooked steak for dinner .
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Post by: judydawn on October 14, 2023, 12:14:39 am
Chookie that is such good news and room for more improvement is even better. People don’t drink enough water, in my experience many think that having a sip here and there is ‘drinking water’. I’ve bought the 600 ml bottles of Costco sparkling water since my radiation treatment so tap water now is unpalatable to me (Adelaide water is not as nice as Melbourne’s water). I don’t go anywhere without my bottle of water.   It’s been cold again here too but Ballarat takes the cake for being a very cold area.
Katie, what the kids do at school these days is a far cry from our time. It takes their education to a different level and must be much more interesting for them than it was for us.
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Post by: mab19 on October 14, 2023, 04:14:43 am
Chookie, that is very good news about your kidneys.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 14, 2023, 08:00:42 am
Such good new about your kidney's Chookie.  I always try to drink at least 1 lt of water every day - not sure that I always manage, but I do my best.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 14, 2023, 07:46:43 pm
Thanks everyone. When you are by yourself and have health issues it can be difficult.
K Atie that is great work that your DS is doing. The young people today are amazing. Being able to iron a shirt is pretty good also.
DS and family coming today.I’ve a list of computer technical stuff for them to look at.
I think I’m supposed to drink a litre and a half of water a day.
Cold again. Maybe a couple of warmer days in the middle of the week.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 15, 2023, 09:34:14 am
That is truly wonderful news Chookie.
I had planned to vacuum and wash the floor this morning as DD and DH were at a car show till round 11. I’d only just got out of my pj’s and the lady down the road rang to see if she could come over. Therefore no cleaning done. It keeps. 😀😀
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 15, 2023, 07:57:12 pm
The cleaning never goes away, Cookie, no matter how hard you try.

Went to our friend's 70th in the afternoon and had a lovely afternoon with players and teachers in our trade - some were already our customers so it was a lovely catch up as well - lots of fun stories and gossip!
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Post by: K Atie on October 15, 2023, 10:13:07 pm
Since I had the treatment for my shoulder I’ve been very restless but have tried not using it too much . We seem to miss all the rain , everything is turning the yellow canola is now green . DS drove through a very heavy rain shower on the wsy back to boarding. Not many more time we will be sharing the driving doing this . It’s coming up to a big week of school events too. It is overwhelming that soon DS will be out of school . Meanwhile DD is finishing up her uni work assessments to then travel and then be home . Lots of what’s app calls now from DD . Life is going to get crazy but good .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 16, 2023, 12:52:15 pm
DD started 2 weeks holiday today. We popped up to the local Westfield as she wanted to check out a new Sephora. We saw close friends so had a lovely coffee and chat with them.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 16, 2023, 06:22:11 pm
Marina, that’s lovely. Always nice to catch up.
Yesterday the Ducted heating broke down AGAIN. They are coming this morning to repair it. I’ve also arranged to have a new split system installed.
My neighbour bought some veggie seedlings in for me. All unusual varieties . She works at a place where they develop different different varieties of popular veggies. I’ll try not to kill them.
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Post by: K Atie on October 16, 2023, 11:13:47 pm
Chookie what fun to have different seedlings. Always love the heritage vegetable plants .
Yesterday we had DS breakup for his Captain Clay target S . Made a slice . It was great to see all having such a good time and parents having a go as well , even a member of staff came along and had a go ( they might have a very sore shoulder today ) . DS did a good job with speeches too. Today is rest as I feel exhausted and my shoulder is hurting. Need to rake up energy for the week ahead .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 17, 2023, 09:55:14 am
It will be exciting to hear what unusual vegetables you have Chookie.
We went and ordered 6 slit system air conditioners this morning.  One for each bedroom, one for the theatre and an enormous one for the living area. It may be while before they are in.
This afternoon some friends popped over for DD to sign some forms for them.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 17, 2023, 08:34:48 pm
Wow, Cookie 6 systems. That will be wonderful. When they measured for my split system They said the size approximate was 7 . I ordered an 8. The advice is that although you pay more for the unit it uses less electricity as it heats/cools the area faster and then switches off. I’m getting a Daikin.  SIL is one of the top sellers and installers in Australia . Next Wednesday they are coming at 7.30 am.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 18, 2023, 05:48:57 am
We have also started going down the split system track, I am looking forward to when it all gets installed (in several weeks' time).
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Post by: achookwoman on October 18, 2023, 06:14:51 pm
Enjoyed the movie yesterday. My Sailor, my Love. Lovely Irish coastal scenery. Did a bit of shopping after. Met a friend and went for coffee.
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Post by: K Atie on October 18, 2023, 09:05:19 pm
So if I understand the split system they are the size you are talking about so an 8 is larger Chookie ! Going to clean my filters I think before the warmer weather comes . We only have two in the living rooms . I read somewhere the other day the hydronic heating can now be cooling as well . I had a good day yesterday no pain , but my neck is hurting this am so I’ll have to dose up as we have an enormous few days ahead . Two assemblies and a boarders formal dinner tonight . The next day is the last day of school for DS .
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Post by: mab19 on October 19, 2023, 08:39:33 am
I have spent the afternoon searching my sewing room for the instruction book to one of my machines.  I've taken everything out of the cupboards and no luck finding it.  Tomorrow I will have to look in the drawers and boxes.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 19, 2023, 12:57:24 pm
I hate it when you can’t find things Mab.
Our air conditioners could be a while, then we have to have them installed.
Today I went with DD to the budgie shop to see how long a new hand reared bird would be. They had no positive news as their main breeder had stopped. We went to another place and she managed to get one. It’s small and very quiet at the moment.
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Post by: mab19 on October 20, 2023, 10:05:21 am
I spent some more time today looking for the instruction book for the machine and finely found it in a box with a partly finished quilt. I have no idea why I would have put it in there, it must have been a senior moment.
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Post by: K Atie on October 20, 2023, 12:38:53 pm
What a few days for our DS . It’s been fantastic yet emotional. Today was breakfast at 8 am , we got up at 6 ! But the boarders dinner was last night and that was great . Think I’ll tune in tomorrow as to tiered to tell all . But we are very proud of DS and hope this journey continues to be amazing.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 20, 2023, 01:36:29 pm
Congratulations to your DS KAtie. My great nephew had his graduation the other night. He only has his exams now.
DD bought a new phone, so we went and picked that up today and had a coffee as you do.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 20, 2023, 08:55:07 pm
Cookie, I’m glad you managed to get a new bird.
Margaret, good news that you found the instruction book.
KAtie a very emotional time for you.
Neighbour has invited me to go out for breakfast with her. I’ve faces up to cleaning out the linen cupboard. What I like and what suits the new house are two different things. What I like is winning.
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Post by: K Atie on October 21, 2023, 12:38:29 am
Thank you all . It’s all very emotional but I have only shed a few tears at this stage .
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Post by: judydawn on October 21, 2023, 01:10:56 am
Congratulations to your DS K Atie, they seem to get to this stage of life so quickly.
I’m the opposite to you Chookie, unless it goes with the house it gets given away. I think I prefer the breakfast/brunch option than any other meal when going out with others. Eggs/avocado/fruit shake does me just fine. Enjoy yours, soon (or maybe even now) there won’t be enough days in the week for what you want to do. Love it!
I hope your new baby budgie settles quickly into his new, loving home cookie.
Margaret, we all have those terrible senior moments and spend ages looking for something we know we have. My recent visitor has dementia and she was delighted when I forgot the names of people and places - I think it made her feel better about her problem although now I know so far my memory is nowhere near as bad as hers. So sad to see her struggling with it.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 21, 2023, 12:35:11 pm
Judy that is so sad for your visitor.

Many years ago when we were working the partner of one of DH ‘s friends was diagnosed with early onset dementia. She and I didn’t like each other much, but we were always quite civil toward to each other. We met up at an evening show and she was like a long lost friend. Her attitude to me was quite different as she couldn’t really remember anything about me. Funny but incredibly sad really.
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Post by: K Atie on October 22, 2023, 04:00:07 am
Had a long chat with DD this morning. Believe it or not her last Uni day was on Thursday! Has five assessments to complete in the next few weeks . Leaves Italy tonight (Sunday morning there) to London for a week then contiki tour ! DD sent a box of her things home 🤞. DS managed to go out with his school mates on Friday night, so pleased they got to do this , now he is back studying for all exams ahead . Lamb marking was all happening on DS last day and early this morning they finished up . DH temporary crown come off this morning! So he will hopefully get it fixed tomorrow. .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 22, 2023, 09:27:04 pm
Tai Chi this morning and then Book Club. ( A Month of Sundays) . GS for Dinner. We are having an author speak at Book Club.
DD is having op on her shoulder. Will find time to make her some meals.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 23, 2023, 09:57:13 pm
Guest speakers at Book Club were very interesting. Didn’t think I would enjoy it as they had written a book about the Essendon Football Club in the late 50’s to early 60’s. However it was great. Ral was a keen Essendon fan and I realised that I knew a lot of what they were talking about.
The Probus Book Club discussion was good also.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 24, 2023, 12:45:45 pm
That’s great Chookie. I asked elsewhere about your DD but I should have read this first.
DD and I went to Costco yesterday. I had a bit of a spend up. Today I went back to a Black Pepper shop and bought another couple of shirts. I like their clothes.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 24, 2023, 09:03:21 pm
Cookie, it’s a good time to buy new clothes.
Gas ducted heater still playing up. They brought the boss out today. He also didn’t know what the trouble was/ is. Today max temperature of 10. At the moment , feels like -2.
I’ve decided to replace one of the ovens. I’ll keep one and use it for warming and grilling. So probably buy a steam oven. I’ll do it next year as too much happening in the next couple of months.
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Post by: judydawn on October 24, 2023, 11:22:25 pm
Chookie, it’s most annoying when there is a problem with an appliance and those in the know can’t diagnose the problem. Is he going to do anything about the heating problem?  That’s awfully cold for this time of the year so heating is essential.
Cookie it’s hard to come out of Costco without spending a lot, it’s a great place to wander around if you have time.
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Post by: K Atie on October 25, 2023, 01:43:42 am
Chookie that’s  what is so great about book clubs you read what you normally would not and are always surprised. Chookie that gives you lots of time to investigate which steam oven is best l
Collected DS after English Exam yesterday home overnight back later today . DH went to a Ram sale and collected them this morning! Very good looking rams . I went to a woman’s event for mental health , by a lady who is well known for her incredible input from top of Australia to bottom , Are you bogged mate ? I different in site to preventative male suicide . In lightning and informative in a  different approach to male mental health, especially in the farming and agricultural side .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 25, 2023, 12:43:45 pm
A group of farmers over here started a group called 6B’s. It’s blokes, barbecue, bonding,bull&$#@,
Beers and bonfires. They hold them all over the southern part of the state and men travel to them. It was started by a farmer called Bradley Milstead from Watheroo north of Perth. Local butchers often supply the meat and shops the other food.

I did my food shopping today.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 25, 2023, 09:35:09 pm
Had a lovely day with 91 year old from Tai Chi class. Hope I’m that good at her age.  Has all her marbles although uses a walking frame.  This didn’t stop her from sitting on a stool for lunch and spending up big on slacks and jacket. Talked me into a pair of slacks that she said that I needed for the Cruise over Xmas.
Installation of reverse cycle unit today.
K Atie and Cookie, great to hear that there is such support for farmers mental health. They battle the seasons and work such long hours.
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Post by: judydawn on October 25, 2023, 10:27:43 pm
That would have been a special day out Chookie. As far as the men’s group goes - I’d love to be a fly on the wall at one of those get togethers LOL. I love seeing a group of men out relaxing with a coffee, the Europeans do it well and our Men’s Sheds seem to be a popular group too. There is certainly more awareness now of the importance of these groups.
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Post by: K Atie on October 26, 2023, 08:11:48 am
The problem is the high rate of male suicide exceeds women drastically. Ours was a woman’s night about this . DH didn’t go to the men’s night ! It’s more the fact they don’t get to sit around and talk , as you said the Europeans have it all worked out . Today we took DD car to be serviced and yet again DH temporary crown came off , so he had that fixed too . DD s car horn and power to stealing wheel ( all the volume buttons etc do not work ) so lucky we are on to it . DH did jobs and I cat napped in the Ute all day . Home now . DS has maths exam tomorrow and Monday .
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Post by: achookwoman on October 26, 2023, 07:50:44 pm
Gym and coffee, then lunch with DD.
Took most of yesterday to have air con installed. Made new recipe for Cheese and olive scones for morning tea. Was very surprised that the workers preferred the cheese scones to the plain ones with jam and cream. Will put recipe on my Blog when I have time.
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Post by: judydawn on October 27, 2023, 12:49:22 am
So the other one won’t be used at all now Chookie?

Yesterday I started another core and balance group session at 9 am, so now I do 1 session in the gym and 2 of this one which is harder but I feel it does more for me. Dental check-up after that, only a few small things needing to be done over the next couple of weeks.

This morning I have dead-headed my neighbour’s roses and swept up the leaves on
the artificial lawn. I’ve been doing this plus the watering whilst the house opens were happening and now it’s been sold I’ll do it until settlement at the end of November. Neighbour has gone into care and her son doesn’t live nearby so I was happy to volunteer my services. Gardens are my happy place.
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Post by: mab19 on October 27, 2023, 09:10:34 am
That's very good of you Judy. 
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Post by: cookie1 on October 27, 2023, 11:00:45 am
Very kind of you Judy. Sounds like my DH. He mows our lawn, one next door (the guy was a smoker and has dreadful emphysema and the one down the road as her husband died last year.
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Post by: judydawn on October 27, 2023, 02:00:16 pm
Thanks ladies, it helps if you enjoy what you’re doing. We have a nice street and as I never go away I’m usually the one who collects mail when they go away too.  it’s what good neighbours do. I can imagine how popular your husband is in your street cookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on October 28, 2023, 08:44:18 am
We have a lovely street to Judy. It’s great. We had lovely neighbours before we built this house and were worried we would get the neighbours from hell. 😀😀
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Post by: judydawn on October 28, 2023, 08:58:42 am
With some of the stories we see on ACA, we are blessed to not have those sort of problems with our neighbours cookie.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 28, 2023, 11:54:44 pm
Good neighbours are a joy., especially when you live close. I’m also so very lucky.
Yesterday I faced up to cleaning out my 2 upright freezers. It took six hours, including a couple of breaks.
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Post by: judydawn on October 29, 2023, 01:23:32 am
That was a huge job Chookie, bet you’re glad that’s done and dusted.
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Post by: Cuilidh on October 29, 2023, 05:03:01 am
You are all such good and thoughtful neighbours, I am sure everyone appreciates what you are doing for them.

We have just got back from a t 1/2 day chamber music festival in Heathcote.  As we are a sponsor, we go up every year and thoroughly enjoy it.  The music was fantastic, as was the tenor and soprano who sang ... then there was the food - DH had to roll me into the car as I ate way too much because it was so delicious.
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Post by: achookwoman on October 29, 2023, 08:13:54 pm
Marina, that sounds lovely.
Tai Chi today.
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Post by: judydawn on October 29, 2023, 09:07:46 pm
You must look forward to that yearly event, it sounds a great place to be.
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Post by: K Atie on October 29, 2023, 09:45:17 pm
We had a lovely day at two open gardens for School , just so nice to be under huge oak trees in the shade with their own micro climate , beautiful sunny day. Lots of catching up with friends. DS stayed in to study .
DD in bunkered down in London finishing off her assignments for final uni course .
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Post by: judydawn on October 30, 2023, 07:59:32 am
Whilst the kids study, Mum and Dad are out enjoying themselves K Atie. I know what I’d rather be doing.
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Post by: K Atie on October 30, 2023, 02:14:39 pm
Yes Judy a rare
event for us . DS did his second maths exam today, came home this afternoon for a few days . He went to bed at 8 !! Mine you DD must have rung for a chat bery late tonight, I could hear laughter . Thankfull for what’s app free calls !  Decided to attempt to tidy up an apple tree and a fig ! DH has sprayed around and killed off the lower branches of a very low lying fig tree . So decided that I needed to get rid of the damaged low branches . The apple tree just need a slight trim ! While I did this the cats climbed it too funny .
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Post by: judydawn on October 30, 2023, 09:38:10 pm
Nothing like a bit of entertainment whilst working K Atie.
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Post by: K Atie on October 31, 2023, 05:28:07 am
DS mowed and I cut back the lower branches of the huge pear tree , filled the Ute tray up . DS took of all away , he seems to be having a break mowing off to the other farm to mow there . DH bogged down doing book work .
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Post by: cookie1 on October 31, 2023, 08:01:37 am
I coughed ans slept today.
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Post by: K Atie on October 31, 2023, 11:11:59 am
Cookie that’s not good , hope you get better soon . Post tidy up outside visited by a snake , Fluffy was on to it I managed to rescue her and call DH to no avail it disappeared. Meanwhile said cats were locked in the dog run . They were not happy when DS let them out . I was holding onto Fluffy for ages she even started to meow , think I was squeezing her tight . Then I remembered the dog run was a safe place .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 01, 2023, 11:42:13 am
I detest snakes KAtie. My achievement today was no sleeping during the day. 😀😀😀
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Post by: judydawn on November 01, 2023, 12:30:23 pm
Good, that means you’re feeling better cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on November 01, 2023, 10:07:57 pm
Had a lovely day out with bookclub . The year is winding up very quickly.
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Post by: judydawn on November 02, 2023, 07:40:52 am
I saw my new eye guy today, he’s a Retinal Specialist and I’m confident he will keep an eye on that problem but I was pretty pleased when he said he would remove the cataracts in January. I’d lost confidence in my previous Ophthalmologist.  He is just up the road from DD2 so very handy for me to stay there overnight when the time comes. The puppas were very pleased to see me after my appointment but one of the 3 cats strolled past without even a sideward glance.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 02, 2023, 11:12:53 am
That’s funny Judy.

I kept putting my cataracts off as I felt I wasn’t ready. I was getting some confusing messages. My specialist was lovely and answered all the queries I had and was willing to wait until I felt ready. It is so wonderful not having to have glasses. As long as the light is good I can read anything at all. 
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Post by: judydawn on November 03, 2023, 02:07:37 am
Well I couldn’t believe it when this chap said I wouldn’t need long distance glasses after the op but may need reading glasses. I just hope I can recognise the football players on the other side of the oval after this is done, I certainly can’t now. I have an epiretinal membrane problem so I don’t know how that condition will play out once the cataract has gone of that eye. I’ll believe no glasses needed when I see it cookie as I have worn them since I was 40.

Since my Qld visitor left I have found myself in a bed bug situation so I have someone coming tomorrow to spray all the bedrooms and lounge furniture which will be followed up another chap coming to steam clean those same areas. I think the spray guy will return after a few days and give it all another spray but my mind is pretty addled at the moment dealing with this horrid problem. Tonight I’m going to sleep on the settee in my TV room fully clothed and hope the little b…..s don't find me. I went to the GP but he was very vague, I think I knew more about the pattern of bites from bed bugs than him. He just told me to use a certain lotion to cover my whole body and I had to get one of my neighbours to come down and do my back. Had to leave it on 24 hours and do it again in 5 days time. OK that eased the itching and inflammation from my body but it doesn’t fix the bed problem does it!  Today it hasn’t improved so I told my exterminator to go ahead with the treatment.  I have done 5 huge loads in hot water so far today, I started at 7.30 am and my line is chocka block full so now I’m filling portable lines before using my neighbours’ line.  Tomorrow my DD is coming down and we’re going to a laundromat with the heavy bed linen.  This had better work, I wouldn’t want to have to go through this again. 
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Post by: cookie1 on November 03, 2023, 12:39:55 pm
Oh Judy, what a dreadful thing to happen. To think you have been bitten by the little buggers too. I can imagine how you feel. Obviously burning the house down isn’t an option.
Was your friend aware?
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Post by: K Atie on November 03, 2023, 09:13:38 pm
Judy how stressful but you are on top of it well done . I was going to ask the same thing was your guest aware.
It’s been full on day , DH and went to Ballarat to collect DD car that was having a service and repair. DH had a thousand jobs to do , I was on the phone trying to solve issues . We had lunch . Took a Ute to be assessed for repair ! Collected DD car . Then I did food shopping and had to make more phone calls .. this was in a stationary car as no lead to connect phone . DS had picked up Ute that had a windscreen repair done during the day . He was home before all of us . It’s only going to get crazier.
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Post by: judydawn on November 04, 2023, 08:59:02 am
No ladies, my guest has dementia so I decided not to tell her as she doesn’t need the stress. There’s the off chance too that she didn’t bring them in but I’ve had no-one else here who has travelled.  Today I spent another 9 hours doing what had to be done, another 5 loads of washing then finally being able to bring everything in and start loading cupboards and wardrobes. I was able to make up one of the beds for me to get a better night than on the sofa. On Tuesday the steam man will come and on Saturday the pest exterminator will come and spray again. He picked up 2 bug proof mattress protectors for the double beds and will source one during the week for the single bed. I had to stay outside whilst he did the spraying then for 2 hours once he finished but I could access the laundry - bugs don’t like hard surfaces so no spraying was going on in there and I can access the laundry from outside. I also found the time to pull out spent daisy plants down the side of the house and go across the road to dehead her roses. I now have a huge bag of clothes to take to the op shop and the biggest load of ironing I’ve ever had. That will have to wait a while, no hurry for what’s in there. DD is coming tomorrow for the laundromat trip, I needed all of today to do what needed to be done and can make do with blankets instead of my quilt tonight.
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Post by: K Atie on November 04, 2023, 09:06:05 am
Judy I feel for you , that’s a lot .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 04, 2023, 01:27:43 pm
Oh Judy, what a lot or work.
I caught up on a few things. I made some no bake muesli bars, some biscuits, a fruit loaf and a Classic Loaf. Being sick everything got behind.
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Post by: K Atie on November 05, 2023, 12:20:57 pm
I vacuumed DD’s car and gave it a wipe over . Watered pots and fruit trees , it’s going to be a warm week . Not much sleep last night so a bit scratchy all day . Getting a little overwhelmed as DD comes home tomorrow night . DD I’d sitting in Heathrow right now . Feeling excited and not really prepared for a huge emotional week , DS has another Exam tomorrow and then one more to go on Friday then he is finished year 12 . DD getts home and so much to do , as well as her 21bday . M already overtired as not much sleep last night . Gosh I need to shake this off and be forever grateful how accomplished both young adults are today .
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 05, 2023, 05:24:25 pm
Judy, your infestation sounds horrendous.  What a massive job getting rid of those little bu***rs.

I am hibernating at the moment and trying not to go outside too much as the pollen count has been extreme the past day or two and I am trying to avoid taking antihistamines.  I do this every year - stubbornly fighting hay fever - it never works, I always give in and take the tablets!

Busy times coming up for you K Atie.  Your DD will have so many stories to tell when she gets home.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 06, 2023, 11:16:42 am
I give up quickly Marina. We’ve had smoke and dusty, easterly winds for several days. My eyes drive me crazy.
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Post by: K Atie on November 06, 2023, 02:25:54 pm
Well surprise DS arrived with DH to pick up DD ! ( DS was meant to stay home to study ) . The huge smile when she saw her brother was the best . Big hugs for all . DD sleep for the whole 14 hour last leg !! It’s 1.30 am and all still awake! It’s nice to have her home for a little while. Boys home in the morning… DS will study on the way home .
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Post by: achookwoman on November 06, 2023, 08:37:58 pm
Judy, everyone I know who has cataracts removed is told her won’t be glasses for long vision. This has no proved to be true. Awful about the bed bugs. What a nuisance.
Cookie, hope you are feeling better. 
Melbourne family coming today.
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Post by: judydawn on November 06, 2023, 11:18:14 pm
Yes time will tell Chookie, I have other issues with one eye so we’ll see what happens. Any improvement would be good though, I’m having trouble reading our Sunday Mail these days.

Enjoy your family all together again K Atie.
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Post by: judydawn on November 07, 2023, 05:00:38 am
Today the whole house was vacuumed then steam cleaned as part of the bug treatment. I didn’t realise they would be doing the tiles and wooden floor as well as the 3 rooms of carpet. It looks great. Also a trip to the dentist.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 07, 2023, 12:05:16 pm
It was our monthly catch up with car club people. I didn’t go as one of the group has had a heart transplant and I would never forgive myself if I gave him the bug.
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Post by: K Atie on November 07, 2023, 03:40:07 pm
A slow start but boys home , DD and I looked for a dress for her 21st , think we found one . DD visited a friend for a short while . After dinner DD feel asleep on the couch, there was not raising her . Seems climbing into bed fully dressed is a great idea! At 2.30 am I woke to lights on !
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Post by: achookwoman on November 07, 2023, 07:16:22 pm
Got all the jobs done yesterday . Mostly electronics. Storm hit last night with lots of flooding around Ballarat. Hail blocked drains. Ok here.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 08, 2023, 01:14:14 am
For those affected by pollen count, I have just found this site.  Covers various areas of Australia, not just Melbourne:  https://www.melbournepollen.com.au/
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Post by: judydawn on November 08, 2023, 06:41:27 am
Thanks Marina, must send that to SIL in Melbourne.
I’ve had a much needed back massage today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 08, 2023, 06:46:11 am
What bliss, Judy.  I love massages but don't get to do them as often as I would like.
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Post by: K Atie on November 08, 2023, 11:06:09 am
Judy after all that cleaning you would have welcomed a great massage . DD and I looked for a dress for a 21st DD is going to this weekend, after many shops success , we visited where DD having her 21st in a few weeks too. Gosh so much going on . It’s so nice that DD is back . Think this end of year 12 is getting to me .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 09, 2023, 11:51:31 am
I ventured out to get my hair cut today. I’m still coughing in an embarrassing way. I just keep sucking tic tacs or sipping water.
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Post by: K Atie on November 10, 2023, 05:00:04 am
Well DS had his last exam this morning and did the tradition of going up the school tower . Signed off everything and then we went to lunch , he packed his Ute and I went home to unpack the food . Now DS is home no more school , one function left . Men are now off to a fire brigade training and fire truck 🚒 check ! BBQ too. Never stops , looks like we might be wind rowing the Canola in a few days . DD went to Adelaide for a 21st this weekend. I need to breathe 🧘‍♀️ as it’s all happening. But I did shop and get a nice dress today for DS valedictory Dinner . Very warm today .
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Post by: judydawn on November 10, 2023, 07:31:40 am
Not a good day to come to Adelaide K Atie, it was 40 degrees. Good thing is that in a few hours a cool change is coming in.
My pest man came a day earlier than expected to do the final spray so now my house is all back to normal with all 3 beds made up with lovely fresh linen.
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Post by: K Atie on November 10, 2023, 08:16:17 am
Judy ,luckily the 21st party is tomorrow .
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 10, 2023, 09:12:30 am
You will be glad that episode is all over and done with, Judy.

For some totally stupid reason, I decided to clean my pantry today - what a job, I couldn't believe how grubby it was, very embarrassing.  I am about 1/3 of the way through and will have to leave it as it is for now so that I can start on my weekly meal prepping.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 10, 2023, 10:52:48 am
I went to meet the Treasurer of the car club at the bank today to have my signature added to the club’s signatories.
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Post by: K Atie on November 11, 2023, 11:52:31 pm
Went and had a day out with the girls market , shops , lunch , shops and last stop a cool drink at the pub . Home to cook dinner just . DH DS decided to mow out the front with a tractor mower , ready for the road side burns further along !! Hit a rock and caused a fire . Neighbour came with a boot load of fire hydrants. This is comical yes . DH went and got our firetruck ! Fire captain came with town firetruck . All out but a little embarrassed.
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Post by: K Atie on November 13, 2023, 11:47:33 am
Early start for the boys , windrowing contractors started , fencing men here too . Think a lot more was happening but no time to stop and tell me !. DS worked till 8.30 with DH . I collected DD from the train station, home for ten minutes then collected her car and gone !!
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 13, 2023, 06:17:40 pm
Just when I was about to give up on Facebook, I found and joined this group today:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/rtethermomixconverts/ it looks like it was only formed a day or two ago.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 13, 2023, 08:36:37 pm
I’ve been away for the weekend with DD.
Marina, that is interesting.
DIL has found a place that sells cheap  accessories for TMX. She is buying me a bundle. I’ll let you know if any good.
Yesterday I attended a Probus Xmas lunch for the Finance group.
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Post by: K Atie on November 14, 2023, 09:32:47 am
Not feeling the best today , so rest . DS left this arvo to go to his doorstep fire brigade roadside burn !!town and out our road !! Four and half hours later they are still going . Not sure I want to see his sorry face later . Frowning yo fast in his new adult world .
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Post by: achookwoman on November 15, 2023, 08:23:43 pm
Out for lunch with TaiChi ladies. It has turned cold again.
Friend of DD who runs a fly fishing Chalet in Tassie has requested some Marmalade for his guests. I’ve sent a variety of flavours. Hope they like them.
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Post by: K Atie on November 16, 2023, 10:43:24 am
A crazy couple of days. DS had his valedictory Dinner last night , it was great and slightly emotional as we are a graduating family . After we all went on to celebrate together. DS stayed we journeyed home . I collected DS this morning ( still feeling unwell ) then turned around to go back to have my hair done . Meanwhile DD had her Uni Design exhibition opening on the same night , rather sad we couldn’t be there . So there is the end of so many years of education for both . It’s been the hugest weeks .
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Post by: cookie1 on November 16, 2023, 12:00:12 pm
It’s been a busy couple of days. A friends birthday, a club meeting, another birthday.  I will sleep very well tonight.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 16, 2023, 06:25:50 pm
Had a desperately needed haircut - now my head is very cold so I hope summer comes soon!
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Post by: achookwoman on November 16, 2023, 09:02:06 pm
Gym and preparing Xmas gifts.
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Post by: judydawn on November 16, 2023, 10:44:46 pm
Quote from: Cuilidh on November 16, 2023, 06:25:50 pm
Had a desperately needed haircut - now my head is very cold so I hope summer comes soon!

Me too Marina but we have a warmer weekend coming up. I’m all ready for the hot weather now, my hair had grown a lot longer than usual. For the first time in my life I had a male cut it and I was quite happy with the results.
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Post by: mab19 on November 17, 2023, 03:28:08 am
Grocery shopping this morning.  I had my hair cut after that.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 17, 2023, 06:08:58 am
Quote from: Cuilidh on November 16, 2023, 06:25:50 pm
Had a desperately needed haircut - now my head is very cold so I hope summer comes soon!

I had mine done a week ago. It seems we are all ready for summer.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 17, 2023, 08:23:10 pm
It’s 12 months since I shifted into this new home. I think I need to do the next clear out will have a go at the storage in the garage.
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Post by: judydawn on November 17, 2023, 09:54:39 pm
Good idea Chookie, by now you should know what you want and don’t want.
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Post by: K Atie on November 18, 2023, 04:57:05 am
Does not seem like a year ago you moved Chookie . Well done on your sorting.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 18, 2023, 11:17:07 am
With DD selling her house and shifting home for a bit we seem to be over crowded with ‘stuff.’ So it looks like some throwing out needs to occur. So much junk I haven’t looked at for a long time.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 20, 2023, 06:11:45 am
Tai Chi and hair cut.
On Sunday , neighbours took me to a school concert where their son had a major role. Then we went out for Dinner.
Organised a quote for window cleaning.
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Post by: K Atie on November 20, 2023, 09:46:09 am
Spent the day on the phone looking at beds that come in a box !! Anyone done this and any help welcome.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 20, 2023, 10:52:45 am
No KAtie. I have sort of heard of them, but that's about all.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 20, 2023, 07:13:42 pm
Mainly because I had to stay home to be there to have our air con units installed yesterday I had a four day weekend this weekend - it was great - so is the air con, just in time for summer.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 20, 2023, 08:24:27 pm
Sorry, can’t help KAtie.
Sounds good Marina.
GS is reviewing all my outside lighting. Dr appointment today to review what I need for cruise.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mab19 on November 21, 2023, 06:19:23 am
Sorry KAtie, I can't help you.

DD took me for a shopping day out today.  I bought a couple of small items for Christmas presents and a new Baccarat stoneware frypan and a couple of small kitchen gadgets.  We then had lunch with 2 GD at our favourite Italian restaurant.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 21, 2023, 07:16:03 am
That sounds lovely Mab. I had a few household things planned for this morning, but the lady down the road came up and nothing was done. Too hot this afternoon.
Our new air con should be going in in the next couple of weeks. We heard that all the units except one had arrived and they were expecting that one this week.
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Post by: judydawn on November 21, 2023, 08:15:11 am
A nice day out with the girls Margaret.
Your run of heat is starting early cookie and you’re going to need that a/c.
I had a few lady friends pop in this afternoon which was nice.
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Post by: K Atie on November 21, 2023, 10:45:22 am
Thank you everyone it’s a little overwhelming this bed looking . DD is doing all the prep work for her 21st this weekend, thankfully it’s starting to pull together. DD is also starting her job , internship tomorrow very exciting . GF dropped a small PA system to use on weekend , straight into my boot for the trip . I’ve been unwell all week now DH is under the weather. Hopefully DS will miss out , fingers crossed . Leaving the men to fend for themselves few days . Might have to fit some sale shopping in . Didn’t eat much today each time I do it makes me feel sick after .
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 21, 2023, 03:52:00 pm
You life is sounding as hectic as ever, K Atie.  Hope you are feeling better soon.

I have my regular scheduled mammogram this afternoon - UGH - flat boobs day!!!
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Post by: achookwoman on November 21, 2023, 08:13:47 pm
Everyone is busy.  That time of the year.
Man coming to quote on cleaning windows. 2 stories an issue. Neighbours want theirs done also.
Can have a vaccination for COVID as it’s 6 months since last one.
Bought a summer top for Gym and a beautiful one for special occasions. Has a double zip.
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Post by: judydawn on November 21, 2023, 11:17:27 pm
I hope you will all be OK for DD’s 21st K Atie, an important milestone you wouldn’t want to miss.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: mab19 on November 22, 2023, 06:00:46 am
KAtie,I'm sorry to hear that you are not well, I hope you recover quickly.

DS is home from Queensland for a few days so he called in for morning tea.  Grocery shopping this afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 22, 2023, 11:23:07 am
We are due for our next Covid vax. I want to make sure that we get the new one.
I hope your mammogram wasn’t too squishy Marina.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 22, 2023, 06:26:22 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on November 22, 2023, 11:23:07 am
We are due for our next Covid vax. I want to make sure that we get the new one.
I hope your mammogram wasn’t too squishy Marina.
They returned to normal afterwards, Cookie!

K Atie, have you been watching the adverts for the Black Friday sales - it looks like there are quite a few good bed bargains being advertised.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 23, 2023, 06:42:41 pm
First shingles vaccination - a bit tender now, but hopefully that will clear soon.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 24, 2023, 02:07:18 am
I must check with our GP if we can have the new one.
We are going to get our tax done this afternoon. What fun. 😀😀
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 24, 2023, 04:39:19 am
What a day.

I decided last week that I really needed to get a pair of sandals for summer and decided to go in to town early this morning to get a new pair and perhaps a few Xmas gifts as well seeing as I was at the shops. I also needed to get a new body brush from the market, so went there first. The place was heaving with groups of students with their teachers, I could barely move!

Anyway I got the body brush, so on to the sandals.  I had a fair idea of which brand I wanted and had a vague idea where the shop was so away I went.  On the way there I thought I might stop in somewhere for a bite of breakfast but everywhere I went was full to overflowing … it was about this time I began to realise where I had gone wrong with my planning – it is the black Friday sale today!

So, with the help of Ms Google, I managed to find the shoe shop I was heading for and, thank goodness, the one and only pair in the shop that appealed to me was perfect – and with a 25% off BF sale tag, I was happy.

On I trudged to my next shop, which had now changed beyond recognition so I didn’t even go in.
 
Time was getting on and it was getting quite warm in the city so I thought I would call it a day (well, a morning) and head home.  Had to wait a while for the tram and when it arrived it was fairly full, but I managed to look pathetic and some kind person offered me a seat, thank goodness.  Unfortunately the heater was on in the tram and it was terribly uncomfortable. 

We got about two tram stops when the driver announced that we all had to get off as there was a rally coming down the street and she couldn’t take the tram any further.  I am not sure which group was involved – it was either a group protesting about the war on Palestine, another group called climate extinction (that may not be their actual name, I don’t think, I have forgotten the correct one – they were very active during the protests against lockdown during COVID days) and, the third group of placards and banners I saw was for sex workers.  Perhaps the three groups joined together and had one huge rally! So, here I was totally knackered, politely kicked off my tram on a hot crowded street in town in the middle of the dreaded BF sale chaos, whilst I tossed up my options on how to get home.

I noticed a large office building across the road with a very large door which looked likely to go through to the next street (as they do in Melbourne) – the building that is, not the door, so I gambled, crossed over and walked through and was lucky enough to see a similarly large building with another large door just across the next street that would lead me to another street that had trams running on another route (sans rally interruptions) that would take me close to home, so I eventually stumbled through our shop door and enjoyed a very brief break before heading up to G’ford where it is pouring rain and quite cool.

So, here I am now, not quite recovered, but a bit more less stressed than I was earlier.
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Post by: judydawn on November 24, 2023, 05:02:36 am
As soon as I started to read your story Marina I thought, oh no today is not the day for your shopping trip LOL. Glad you got what you wanted and made it back to the office in spite of protests and being thrown off the tram. Clever thinking going through those big doors! Enjoy your weekend.
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Post by: K Atie on November 24, 2023, 07:24:49 am
Yes it’s been so busy today , looked at mattress for DD , possibly easily sucked in had to walk away and think it through . Ran around to do jobs . Picked up DD 21st sign … I’m it’s a little big , oh well we had a laugh . DD second day at design work . I think it’s amazing I’m awake at all no sleep 2.30am till 6.30 am . Did have a few winks at lunch time . DD out working on Photos to print second time lucky . Lots to go tonight .. last I heard music play list , I’m rolling my eyes as I’m hopeless on this . About to cook dinner . Missed the cake place to ask how to cut the cake .. it is not that big but I have to do it !!
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Post by: droverjess on November 24, 2023, 07:51:23 am
Again I’m amazed this thread has lasted so long. I’ll be back p, I’m off to work now and then back to being Mrs Claus. Christmas and house must be completely sorted in next 5 days as then long consecutive shifts and away on holiday before family coming. I’m never going anywhere in December again, until 8 give up work! 😂😂😂
Have a good one everyone.
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 24, 2023, 09:38:12 am
Hi DJ, good to hear from you.Hope all is going well and you have a wonderful holiday season and 2024
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Post by: achookwoman on November 24, 2023, 09:58:01 pm
OMG, Marina, what a day.
Knowing it was Black Friday, I thought I’d miss the rush and go out late. No luck, had to wait in car park at Aldi to get a spot.
K Atie, busy as usual. Hope all goes well for 21 st.
Cookie, the new Covid Vaccine has just been approved, but Dr said not yet available.
New Shingles vaccine soon available. Well worth having. A friend has just had Shingles and has been very unwell.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: Cuilidh on November 25, 2023, 03:58:20 am
I got my shingles vax on Thursday.  Our doctor says it is available, but in very limited quantities. I booked DH in for his next Monday.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on November 25, 2023, 11:13:25 am
Oh Marina you poor thing.
We had the man from NBN come about 8 this morning. His job was to connect us up with fibre to the house and then someone else comes and completes it. Poor man-he had to go up into the roof.  We have a metal roof and even all the bearers are steel. There is no wood at all up there.  It’s very hard to walk around and you need to take a large plank up there. It was also 39° here today. I felt so very sorry for him.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 25, 2023, 08:23:04 pm
Cookie, last year when we had a problem with the AC the technician refused to go into the ceiling. Too hot. Fortunately next day was cool.
Today I’m starting to mix the Nuts and Bolts.
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Post by: judydawn on November 25, 2023, 10:10:02 pm
That’s on my list too Chookie, I bought a huge box of the cereal at Costco.
Today I’m going to a street fair in Semaphore, it’s been 7 or 8 years since I’ve been to one.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 26, 2023, 08:29:10 am
That will be fun Judy. We are having a massive clean up. Trying to throw out heaps (but the bin is full now) The place isn’t/wasnt messy but just needs stuff sorted through. DH is doing outside and I’m attempting inside. When DD shifted home a couple of weeks ago we collected more furniture and bits and pieces.
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Post by: judydawn on November 26, 2023, 09:48:52 am
Do you have a Buy Nothing group in your suburb cookie?  All my culling over the last couple of years has gone to members of this group or the local op shop.
Title: Re: What have you been doing today?
Post by: cookie1 on November 27, 2023, 07:40:02 am
Yes we do Judy. Quite a bit of stuff from DD's house went on that.
We went and picked up all the air con bits this morning. We took my ute and a trailer and still had to make 2 trips. It seems as though we may have to wait until January to get it all installed.
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Post by: droverjess on November 27, 2023, 07:55:25 am
I’ve got a local art session this morning, it’s set up periodically for social connectivity and I love it. Sometimes I’m working and miss it, but not today. It’s freezing rain here, pouring and only two degrees.
Later I’m back on Christmas sorting and house so I can go away next weekend with everything ready for the family invasion on the 16th, the day I get back. They’ll already be here when I’m back. The cot is already up and beds made. Just more tidying for toddler safety and the tree to go up.
Have a good day everyone x
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 27, 2023, 06:46:41 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on November 27, 2023, 07:40:02 am
Yes we do Judy. Quite a bit of stuff from DD's house went on that.
We went and picked up all the air con bits this morning. We took my ute and a trailer and still had to make 2 trips. It seems as though we may have to wait until January to get it all installed.
With the temperatures you have got over your way at the moment, Cookie, waiting until January for the air con installation will be challenging.

We have had ours in for just a week now and the difference is fantastic ... an expensive addition to the house, but worth it.
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Post by: K Atie on November 27, 2023, 07:28:39 pm
DD had her party on the weekend and it was a great success. Lots of lovely friends and family . It was great to meet her uni friends and Prato (Italy uni cohort ) group. All her work for the night , like signs designed by her looked fabulous. There was a guest book with Polaroid cameras , they took photos and put into the book with a message . Photo boards of all her life , making sure everyone that was there was in it mostly. The cake was amazing , looked beautiful and was actually delicious, cutting a heart shaped double layer with lots of buttercream icing proved to be a tab messy but fine . We all had a heart night and not too late for us . DD and a few friends went out after . The food was great a grazing table and canapés . Little crispy samosas, and mushroom risotto balls , chicken and bow buns , vegetarian rice paper rolls , French fries , bruschetta and sliders . They are the lot . Sunday was a slow start . We had a late breakfast of croissants . The boys eventually went home . It’s becoming a special time when we are together just no other distractions. Not much to eat that day as we were all full . DD and did a day of liking at shops a little bit of shopping, Dentist for DD . Visited my DN . DD cooked pasta for dinner .
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Post by: Cuilidh on November 27, 2023, 10:27:24 pm
What a night!!! What a party!!  Glad it went so well K Atie.  There was certainly heaps of work, preparation and thought put into it.
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Post by: judydawn on November 28, 2023, 12:17:16 am
Sounds like a great night K Atie. No-one plans a special party better than the person the party is for, today’s young ones know exactly what they want. Well done to your DD and all the work/planning she put into it.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 28, 2023, 07:53:51 am
It all sounds very exciting KAtie. I'm glad it went well.
DD has her birthday on the 31st of December. I never know what we should get her. I think last year was a massive Lego car to make that moves using your phone. (she loves them). The other night she commented on a Turtle pendant she saw. So I travelled over the river it and bought one for her. I know she will love it and the birthday problem is solved.
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Post by: mab19 on November 29, 2023, 05:20:03 am
KAtie, it sounds like your DD party was a success.

I had a visit to the dentist this afternoon.  All good , just needed a clean.

Over the past few days I have been cleaning some of the windows and washing curtains.  Also started going through some of the cupboards and making piles of items to go to the op shop.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 29, 2023, 08:16:27 am
My brother came to visit this morning and this afternoon i did the shopping.
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Post by: achookwoman on November 29, 2023, 07:01:02 pm
We had a storm go over last night. The wind was wild driving the rain. There is another coming but I don’t think it will reach us. People were walking their dags in the storm. The dogs didn’t seem to mind.
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Post by: cookie1 on November 30, 2023, 03:41:12 am
Catching up on the ironing.DD has a wedding dinner this afternoon/evening. So it's home from work, shower and change and off. I have been ironing her outfit very carefully.
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Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2023, 09:55:55 am
I’ve been into the little sheds today bringing out some of the stuff I don’t need or want. Cleaned it all up, took photos and posted on the Buy Nothing group. DD & SIL we’re driving back to Melbourne so before I posted the items I sent pictures asking if SIL wanted any of them. We decided before they left that he would have the Weber Q but not the Weber kettle and from the photos I sent whilst they were travelling he only chose the circular saw and a trunk. So the best item to go on the giveaway page was the Weber with a cover, gas bottle, solid cooking plate and recipe book. 42 people put their name down in the first 2.5 hours so I asked permission from the Moderator if I could pick the winner earlier than the 24 hour simmer that they prefer. It was granted and the lady I chose over 2 hours ago was so excited that she is still messaging me and making me laugh. I can’t wait to meet her and her partner tomorrow, this group of people is amazing.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 01, 2023, 11:56:28 am
That sounds amazing Judy. It seems to run slightly different to ours but they are so good.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 01, 2023, 08:35:19 pm
Well done Judy.
Yesterday DD took me to a Xmas craft market. It was great fun. I discovered a volunteer run product , co- op shop. I think I will join. Every thing is in bulk, organic where possible, Australian and local when available.
There was a Father Xmas which was a take your own photo. No charge. Lots of hand made cards and earrings. A Men’s Shed display and a tool library.
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Post by: judydawn on December 01, 2023, 09:32:30 pm
A lovely day out with DD Chookie and the co-op will be right up your alley.
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Post by: droverjess on December 02, 2023, 10:14:33 pm
Lovely catching up with all your news, wonderful parties, outings and more.
Just done my last shift till 22nd. Bitterly cold here feels like -5. Warming slightly and snow forecast. The Lake District has had 12” snow today.
I’m on holiday from Monday, packing and final sorting tomorrow.
Will update you all on return.
Here’s hoping the planes fly on time and all goes well.
xx
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 03, 2023, 01:36:40 am
Bon Voyage - safe and happy travels and holiday DJ
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Post by: cookie1 on December 03, 2023, 06:46:35 am
Where are you off to DJ? Enjoy it.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 03, 2023, 06:51:16 am
We have had our fibre to the premises all connected. NBN were brilliant but Telstra left a lot to be desired. They even changed our phone number. I THINK it has all been sorted now.
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Post by: judydawn on December 03, 2023, 07:07:08 am
I completely cleared out one of the small sheds today after giving stuff away earlier. Cleaned the Weber Q for SIL, squirted down Mum’s walker, shower chair etc (keeping them in case anyone needs them down the track, me included), swept the garage and shed floor and put back other things which need to be kept ie spare roof tiles and current colour of part tins of paint. Gurneyed under the pergola then washed the car before knocking off for the day. 1 shed down, 1 to go then I’ll tackle the garage.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 03, 2023, 09:31:28 am
Quote from: cookie1 on December 03, 2023, 06:51:16 am
We have had our fibre to the premises all connected. NBN were brilliant but Telstra left a lot to be desired. They even changed our phone number. I THINK it has all been sorted now.
We ended up with our phone numbers changed as well, Cookie, it was a real nuisance.  They couldn't explain sufficiently why they changed our numbers, fortunately we got our business numbers back, but had to change our personal number.
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Post by: K Atie on December 03, 2023, 07:50:44 pm
Just catching up and thanking everyone for your kind messages about DD party . Yes we all had a great time and lots of great feed back .
Have a podiatrist appointment this morning for my never going away wart or whatever on the edge of my heal . It’s now painful and after various treatments , dry ice ?, needling and fish oil application . I’m not sure what is next . But on a fun note DD and I went a a big walk and stopped at a wine bar for a Chardonnay and nibble , then more walking . Home for salads for dinner . Nice to do something different. DD had no winter this year and a very hot summer ( studying in Italy) now DD is cold a lot of the time .!
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Post by: achookwoman on December 04, 2023, 07:31:57 pm
Well done Judy. I gave my mums wheelchair to the palliative care centre as the kids said that by the time I need one there will be a better model.
At home mostly today. great.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 06, 2023, 05:46:01 am
Judy you have done an awesome job. I haven't done much for the last several days as I've had a horrid toothache. I managed to get into the dentist yesterday (after ringing every morning for a few days) and the dentist has given me some anti biotics to try and clear up the infection. I guess it will take a few days for the to kick in. I have another appointment with my regular dentist next Wednesday.
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Post by: judydawn on December 06, 2023, 08:11:20 am
Thanks Cookie. Toothaches are the worst pain, I don’t know how you’ve coped these past few days. I hope the antibiotics kick in very quickly.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 07, 2023, 03:09:28 am
GS fixed my lights to automatically turn on when I come home at night.  I’m going to make some more KFC spice mix as he enjoyed the chicken I cooked last night. I added the spice to both the egg flour and milk mix and also the bread crumbs.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 07, 2023, 11:41:05 am
Feeling a lot better today. I did the grocery shopping.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 07, 2023, 06:31:36 pm
Good to hear that you are feeling better today Cookie
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Post by: K Atie on December 07, 2023, 09:43:29 pm
A mad dash home to go out for girls lunch ! Home 20 mins ! I managed to unpack car put wet washing on line put another load on , feed chooks , tidy up the kitchen a bit and change also water pot plants at front door . Lucky I was picked up ! Lovely time catching up and a bonus seeing a friends garden that was like the most beautiful oasis of micro climates . Home late to feeling rather tiered . 5 mins rest then created dinner to take to paddock! Men home at 4.30am harvesting! I didn’t sleep well as kept waiting for them to be home .

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Post by: judydawn on December 08, 2023, 01:33:02 am
Cookie, that’s good to hear.
K Atie you must have put your roller skates on to do so much in 20 minutes, well done you.
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Post by: K Atie on December 08, 2023, 10:43:27 am
Judy it always stresses me when I do these mad home arrivals. Super fast and crazy to do really . Today thankfully men slept in . The day was so hot. DS decided he needed a hair cut , so I drove him in ( thinking he would sleep ) I did a huge two supermarket shop ! DS went to Kmart and got a shite shirt and black pants for a B and S party ! Then he met me at Aldi a very good packing system we did . Off to voles to get more household stuff . DS comment “ the wheels might fall off the trolly !! Well they needed harvest food . Must say no shopping for weeks so it was big . After all the food we got it was frozen pizza 🍕 for dinner . Paddock ban ment we could do this and I rained a little . Think being over tiered means I cannot sleep . DD had me going for walks the last few weeks to get our steps up .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 08, 2023, 08:24:08 pm
Cookie, glad you are feeling better. Hope this continues.
The 91 year old from my Tai Chi class hosted dinner for 3 of her class mates. I was lucky to be included. It was a lovely evening with interesting company and lovely food.
I needed a special gift for my Financial advisor. I looked at Wilson’s hampers but didn’t see anything suitable. They suggested I select what I thought appropriate and that they would package it up with fresh fruit. Perfect and what a service.
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Post by: mab19 on December 15, 2023, 05:27:57 am
Yesterday when I was straining some vegetables for dinner I managed to tip quite a bit of boiling water over my hand.  Fortunately I only burnt half my hand, I put it under the cold tap straight away and DH wrapped some ice blocks in a towel for me to keep on my hand.  Some of the blisters have broken and it looks a bit of a mess.  It has made today's cooking session a bit awkward.
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Post by: judydawn on December 15, 2023, 05:40:22 am
I’ve just read what you’ve prepared Margaret, fantastic effort and well done you. I can’t imagine how you’ve managed to keep cooking after your accident, it must be pretty painful for you. Tomorrow will be a huge gathering, I hope you all have a wonderful time but please do take it easy and let the young ones do most of the work.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 15, 2023, 07:24:19 am
Oh Mab. Such an easy thing to do at the most inconvenient time. Take care and do as Judy suggested- sit back.

I had my hair cut today and finished off some last-minute things. I'm not going near the Westfield now until after Christmas. Only the little Italian deli and my local food shops.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 15, 2023, 07:22:00 pm
Oh Mab, that isn’t good. Hope you cope with the entertaining.
Yesterday I baked all day. Testing the setting the repair lady showed me for the oven.   Think this is going to work.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 15, 2023, 09:32:21 pm
Mab, that is so easy to do - and it always happens when you are busy, hope your hand recovers very soon.

Went to the market to do a big pre-Christmas shopping yesterday to find that I had left my shopping list at home.  I had to rely on a very sketchy memory and did'nt do too badly - I only forgot the onions so that was an easy fix later in the day.
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Post by: achookwoman on December 16, 2023, 06:29:29 pm
Starting to sort clothes to take on cruise.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 17, 2023, 08:13:23 am
My brother and his partner flew to Melbourne yesterday and are going on a 5 day cruise to Hobart and back.
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Post by: K Atie on December 18, 2023, 07:10:10 pm
Had a great weekend. Xmas Picnic lunch with friends, just DS and I as DH had to do harvest jobs . We arrived home late but DD was home and I organised her to pug the lasagna in the oven . Nice meal together. DS made Baby Dutch pancake for my birthday breakfast. Spoilt . DD and I drove to nearby town to get a coffee. Few calls from friends which is always nice . Dinner was great again and DS had brought a pavlova base with me day before. So he whipped the cream and put fresh fruit on top. Candle and Happy Birthday. DD had organised presents and champagne. She had got cinnamon cardamom buns , so at lunch time put a candle in each one , spoilt with family being together and men in for all meals . Harvest is semi on pause but so much to do trucks coming to cart Canola away to Melbourne at the moment. Oats next . I’ll be harvest widow again . Preparing for Xmas lunch , very unorganised.
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Post by: judydawn on December 19, 2023, 12:09:57 am
Sounds like you had a very nice birthday K Atie with your family all being home. Pity DH has to work so hard at this time of the year.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 19, 2023, 10:58:19 am
It all sounds lovely KAtie. I’ve been doing a bit of Christmas prep today. We also had a visit from a young couple who used to rent down the road. They were very pleased that they had bought their house when they did.
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Post by: K Atie on December 19, 2023, 07:37:18 pm
Caught up with a few of DH family for lunch . Men doing sheep work . GF and I went to the golf club Xmas drinks ! No I don’t play golf but we get to go each year and it’s a lovely way to touch base with everyone. Home to cook dinner ! Boys home late , doing catch up jobs , no harvest as too damp .
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Post by: achookwoman on December 21, 2023, 05:18:26 am
Drove neighbour to station to catch airport bus. She was in a bit of a state as she had missed her plane. Misread the time.
Final clean out of fridge.
Have been up dated again on Queen Elizabeth. Now in top suite with separate dining room . Seating for 6. I can now entertain in my suite. I can order food and cater for guests. There is a kitchenette for food prep. I won’t be doing it. The butler will. Don’t think I’ll want to come home!
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Post by: cookie1 on December 21, 2023, 05:31:55 am
Chookie that sounds amazing. My brother cruises into Melbourne about now on the QE2.  He said they had a wonderful time. I will continue tracking the ship as you are on it. Have a wonderful, relaxing time.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 21, 2023, 06:14:02 am
What a luxury, Chookie.  Have a wonderful time.
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Post by: judydawn on December 21, 2023, 09:00:14 am
You deserve all the pampering you get Chookie, make use of the cabin’s entitlements and party like crazy.  Have a great holiday.
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Post by: mab19 on December 21, 2023, 09:23:13 am
Chookie, enjoy your cruise, it sounds wonderful.

I had my hair cut today. 
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Post by: K Atie on December 22, 2023, 09:55:26 am
Chookie , the cruise sounds like fun . Where are you going to ? What luxury your own butler .
Today was nuts , Xmas food shop . Collected the Turkey stuffed breast . Lots of food and present shopping too. I forgot to get some medicine for DH … I was on my way home and had to turn around to go back to get it ! The last box in town … nearly killed me . Home so late . Filled the fridge up and did chores then cooked dinner to boys . DS came to collect dinners , harvesting Oats !
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Post by: K Atie on December 24, 2023, 07:58:17 pm
Cooked beef today . Cleaned DMILs house for all to have Xmas lunch ! Payed the table and took half my stuff there . So much work but that’s ok ! DH and I went to Christmas service tonight . Home to watch The Holiday movie with DD DS a glass of bubbles too . Fun.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 25, 2023, 08:12:47 am
Yesterday was busy preparing food etc.  Today has been eating, reading and sleeping all on repeat. 😀😀
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Post by: K Atie on December 25, 2023, 10:44:31 am
Got up early to prep the turkey . Presents opening followed by croissants filled with strawberry jam and raspberries. Then more food prep . Lunch smoked salmon blinis and champagne. All the meats DH carved and DSister IL made peal couscous tabouli salad , noddle Asian salad and potato salad. I have Balanced asparagus and broccoli with butter and salt . Lots of honey mustard for the ham . Followed by DSILs pavlova, chocolate ripple cake , plum pudding ! My Christmas plum pudding ice cream ( my late mums special recipe ) and I made the strongest brandy butter ( frozen ) . Then Xmas shortbread and salted caramel fudge ! Plus lots of goodies DSIL made . We cannot move tonight … I had 3 smoked salmon blinis as DD made them for me . Hope everyone’s Christmas meal was fabulous. House all packed up and a car load back to my place … that’s tomorrows job to put all away !
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Post by: K Atie on December 25, 2023, 09:17:41 pm
Today is eating up all the food !! And telling the rain to go away . DH will be contemplating how to manage the shot wheat crop and I’m just hoping the oats are going to be ok , all fingers and toes crossed please . Farming life is never ending , but a beautiful day with our kids yesterday was so good .
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Post by: judydawn on December 25, 2023, 11:15:33 pm
Lost time in the paddocks K Atie but more memories made inside, some things are meant to be. I hope the weather clears up soon for the farm work to re-commence.
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Post by: K Atie on December 25, 2023, 11:46:06 pm
So true Judy ! Very lazy start to the day .
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Post by: cookie1 on December 27, 2023, 08:30:35 am
Yesterday my brother and his wife came over. His wife has Parkinson's. I'd forgotten what a dreadful disease it is.
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Post by: K Atie on December 28, 2023, 08:56:37 pm
DH has left early again to met semi truck to load oats ! They are carted off the paddock, but due to the rain it’s a challenge as the oats have to be transported to the road to then load up the truck . These drivers are machines as they are up early and back twice a day sometimes. DH DS have been detaching lambs for a few days . Best make the most of the sunshine today and get as much washing on as possible.
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Post by: cookie1 on December 29, 2023, 11:29:20 am
I popped up to the local Westfield for a few necessary things. I got out as it was becoming busy.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 29, 2023, 05:55:11 pm
Had friends over for our 'annual' get together.  Lovely time with them, but exhausting as my friend cannot stop talking and I was lagging in keeping up with her conversation.
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Post by: K Atie on December 29, 2023, 09:28:57 pm
Marina nice that you caught up with friends.
DD came home , after a long trip and crazy drivers out there . Great to have time together. It was warm yesterday so I managed to clean the damask Christmas table clothes and white serviettes ! Cherry marks on a lot . Thank full for a sunny day ! All white and bright . The washing machine went all day . Boys work clothes dried in hours so please as the weather has ment damp clothes for days . No wonder we are not harvesting .
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Post by: cookie1 on December 31, 2023, 08:56:04 am
Not a lot today. Just the usual. I must check where Chookie is on her cruise.
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Post by: Cuilidh on December 31, 2023, 05:53:25 pm
I was wondering about Chookie's current location this morning - where is she now?
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Post by: cookie1 on January 01, 2024, 11:36:01 am
I think they were in Auckland and will be going up the east coast of the north island of NZ back to Melbourne.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 01, 2024, 06:09:15 pm
Sounds fantastic.  I am sure she is having a great time.  Looking forward to hearing about her travels.
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Post by: mab19 on January 02, 2024, 05:47:33 am
Visitors for afternoon tea today. 
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Post by: K Atie on January 02, 2024, 12:02:14 pm
All good intentions today but I kept saying I felt strange to DH . Then I had an up set tummy all arvo . DS came home and made mashed potatoes and severed up the chicken Kiev. I managed to eat it after having flat tonic water . Just tired now .
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Post by: K Atie on January 03, 2024, 03:03:52 am
But better today . Helped DS mow the grass !! Well I  was picking up an old tractor sprinkler ( the orange one that you attach to to hose and it has three wheels , it goes back along the hose and sprinkles water ) and a baby tiger snake 🐍 was gaming off it ! Dropped and screamed to DS . He had ear muffs on !! Meanwhile I was trying to see where it went . Very good at camouflaging its self . Trapped with a spade ! Later on I thought my hand was itchy … then I was feeding the chooks and suddenly it dawned on me , I might have been bitten without realising. Ok so all good but DH did come home and check my hand ! There was a mark but we think more likely a mozzie , so put some cortisone cream on it . So silly I thought feeding the chooks and putting DS sheets on the line more important.. Happy 2024 !! 
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Post by: cookie1 on January 03, 2024, 11:03:51 am
Not a good experience K Atie.

I did the food shopping this morning and waited over an hour this afternoon waiting to speak to someone at the bank.
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Post by: mab19 on January 04, 2024, 03:33:44 am
Cookie, I find that the service at the bank is very poor these days. 

We had a doctor's appointment this morning, all good.  Now we are on the waiting list for our shingles vaccination.
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Post by: K Atie on January 05, 2024, 04:13:13 am
Yesterday DH had his cousins over to see the old family farm they grew up on ( long story ) . They had come out from England to see direct family . It was good as DMIL came out of hostel and all had morning tea . So funny as there was a lot more than who we expected, but that was great .DS had gone up to olds farm to mow whippet snip and vacuum etc ( he did an amazing job ) it was very warm and we were all very hot . Cleaned up DMILs  house again !! Men then decided to harvest ! So paddock dinner for them .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 05, 2024, 05:28:34 am
I went to the little Italina deli this morning. I go with the intention of buying 1 thing. Of course, I buy heaps. I love their marinated Fremantle sardines, so I bought some today.
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Post by: judydawn on January 05, 2024, 06:12:01 am
All I’ve done was to fill out hospital forms for my upcoming cataract surgery in a few weeks’ time, so many questions for such a simple surgery. Relaxed after that watching the cricket.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 05, 2024, 07:12:32 pm
Judy, those hospital questionnaires are nuts, aren't they.

Had a mad day yesterday - two lots of visitors - one lot for lunch (arrived late) which overlapped with our friends who were staying for the weekend (and who arrived early), the whole chaos was exacerbated late in the day when our septic tank either blocked, became full or there was a tree root blocking it; great time for that to happen.  Anyway, around 8.30 pm we found an emergency plumber (thanks to RACV's emergency home assist service) who is due out at 7.00 am this morning.  Fingers crossed that it is not too big a problem.

PS   hope you are all enjoying the new year and it is going smoothly for you all!!
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Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2024, 01:54:08 am
Yes it’s ridiculous Marina but I guess if something goes wrong they’ve covered themselves.
Bad timing indeed, especially the loo problem. You’re keen inviting 2 different lots of visitors on the same day, not surprised they overlapped.
Marina, I was looking through quirky cooking’s recipe book Quirky Cooking the other day, do you have it?
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Post by: K Atie on January 06, 2024, 06:09:41 am
Packed up lunch for DH DS ! Ham sourdough sandwich for DH steak brioche rolls DS . Ginger slice and a drink . DS added corn chips and salsa . Big water carriers ! All for a short hard go at harvesting the oats , before the rain again. I have done lots of washing as it’s very hot , but still the humidity is so heavy. Picked a few enormous figs .
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 06, 2024, 06:21:55 pm
Quote from: judydawn on January 06, 2024, 01:54:08 am
Yes it’s ridiculous Marina but I guess if something goes wrong they’ve covered themselves.
Bad timing indeed, especially the loo problem. You’re keen inviting 2 different lots of visitors on the same day, not surprised they overlapped.
Marina, I was looking through quirky cooking’s recipe book Quirky Cooking the other day, do you have it?
Yes, I do have Quirky Cooking's recipe book (but had forgotten about it), now that you have reminded me I must get it out again and have a look through it.  Did you find any interesting recipes?
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Post by: judydawn on January 06, 2024, 10:46:48 pm
No, it’s not what I’d eat Marina. I would have given you my copy if you didn’t have it.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 07, 2024, 01:03:19 am
Oh Marina that would have been a horrible problem. Judy hopefully your cataract surgery goes well. I’m thrilled with mine.
Yesterday DD and I went shopping. She had a few things to do as she mentioned she hadn’t been shopping for about a month.
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Post by: judydawn on January 07, 2024, 03:33:54 am
Thanks cookie, I’ll be happy if I can see who the players are on the other side of the ground which is something I can’t do now.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 07, 2024, 05:57:29 pm
Quote from: judydawn on January 06, 2024, 10:46:48 pm
No, it’s not what I’d eat Marina. I would have given you my copy I’d you didn’t have it.
That is a very lovely thought, Judy.  Thank you for thinking of me and had I not already had the book I would have been delighted to have received the one from you.  :)
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Post by: mab19 on January 08, 2024, 01:25:42 am
Spending a lot of time cleaning out the cupboard in the sewing room.  There are things in the top of the cupboard that have not seen the light of day since we moved here almost 11 years ago.  Time for all to go.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 09, 2024, 04:02:10 am
Our new air con should be going in soon, so it's time for a bit of re organisation. I'm the Club Registrar this year again so now I'm chasing people for membership subs. To be honest it's worse than chasing the kids at school for money for excursions etc. These people are adults and should remember. However that's people I guess.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 09, 2024, 10:30:04 am
Quote from: cookie1 on January 09, 2024, 04:02:10 am
Our new air con should be going in soon, so it's time for a bit of re organisation. I'm the Club Registrar this year again so now I'm chasing people for membership subs. To be honest it's worse than chasing the kids at school for money for excursions etc. These people are adults and should remember. However that's people I guess.
DH is about to be asked to become treasurer of the Australian association for his trade - your email doesn't bode well, Cookie, for his future peace of mind.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 09, 2024, 07:55:04 pm
Up early to do a bit of gardening. My raised beds have filled up nicely and the one tomato bush has dozens of small green tomatoes on it.  I’ve just ordered lots of seeds from Diggers for the remaining of the year. Because I’m a member, I get 8 packets of free seeds from a limited selection so added a few extras.
Making a batch of jam in TMX. 2 cartons of strawberries makes 2 medium sized jars. Not much but beautiful.
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Post by: mab19 on January 10, 2024, 04:28:40 am
Supermarket shopping today. 
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Post by: cookie1 on January 10, 2024, 12:04:58 pm
Marina perhaps your DH’s group will be better than vintage car enthusiasts. They seem to leave it to the last minute and then forget.

Like Mab I did my grocery shopping today.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 11, 2024, 07:32:15 am
Got up early and went and had a blood test. Luckily no waiting.
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Post by: K Atie on January 11, 2024, 12:25:56 pm
Got up early to go for a walk and do shopping!! Ended up taking morning tea for our wool rep and standing in the sheep yards for a few hours!! No hat and I look pink !!
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Post by: achookwoman on January 12, 2024, 04:39:30 am
First day back at Gym. Not as pathetic as I thought I’d be.
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Post by: K Atie on January 12, 2024, 06:38:50 am
Did the shopping ! Up early filled the car fridges with ice blocks and did a huge shop . Aldi then coles and a little boutique food shop . Grabbed some lunch to eat on the way home ,  So so hot . Boys out harvesting the wheat , finery finished the oats. Wheat only good for feed wheat . I have to change shopping to do more often do it takes less time . At lest we will be having fresh vegetables and salad .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 12, 2024, 11:57:21 am
I had to go to Subiaco and parking is horrid over there so DH took me, dropped me off and then picked me up.
On the way home we stopped off at Jayco looking at motor homes. We’ve seen a couple we really liked.
This evening our air con gave up AGAIN. We have the new ones but the young man who is putting them in for us can’t do them until 8th and 9th Feb. it’s only going to be 41° tomorrow‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ We will survive, I’m not too happy with DH going up on the roof as he slipped last time. 😡😡
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Post by: judydawn on January 12, 2024, 12:55:18 pm
I feel for you cookie, your temperatures over there are horrid. So are you going to swap the caravan for a motor home?
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 12, 2024, 06:38:56 pm
Cookie, those temperatures are horrible, and such a long wait for the air con., it must be at least a month or more since you ordered it.  I surely feel for you.

Well done going back to the gym Chookie, it is something I must do again as well, but the motivation needs motivating!
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Post by: achookwoman on January 12, 2024, 09:18:28 pm
Oh Cookie, that is awful. When we had air con problems last year we went for dinner at the local pub and just sat. I went supermarket shopping and pushed the trolly around for a couple of hours.
How about buying the motor home and living in it for a month?   I shouldn’t be so flippant as I know only too well how upsetting it is to be relying on people and you can’t get the service you need.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 14, 2024, 12:09:15 pm
Thanks everyone. I think each day we continue melting is a day nearer to coolness.

Yes Judy, we will sell the caravan and one of our cars. We plan to buy a small Suzuki Jimny to tow behind the motor home.

Chookie that would be an ideal idea but unfortunately we will have to wait some time for the motorhome to be built and come over. Some people have waited almost 12 months. We will be going in to order it this week and discuss things.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 14, 2024, 06:19:39 pm
The motor home sounds very exciting Cookie.  Are you able to customise it seeing as you have to wait for it to be built?

We re-open today for the new year and I am expecting it to be a hectic week, especially seeing as one of our guys has called in with COVID.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 14, 2024, 07:38:09 pm
Cookie, is your Motor Home being built in Ballarat?

Marina, hope all goes well with first day back. Looks like Covid has raised its ugly head again. 6 cases in Base hospital in Ballarat. None in ICU.

Last night I joined a group of neighbours to watch the fireworks in Ballarat. Bring a plate event. Put on to try and placate population as Australia Day seems to be cancelled.

Doctors appointment and ironing.

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Post by: K Atie on January 14, 2024, 10:35:28 pm
Cookie motor home sounds like a lot of travelling ahead. Covid is tearing its ugly head , alot of people missed out on Christmas apparently.
Find canceling Australia Day is a bit sad .
While the men harvest I am spending alot of time alone , have to say it’s ok for awhile then it gets a bit hard . But yesterday I caught with a friend and it was so good to talk . Of course I had to rush off to collect dinner ( F and Chips local food truck ) a treat . But the trip was crazy picking up DS to another farm getting the food !! Dropping home to collect forks as they had run out ! Dropping off to DH who didn’t want to stop the header ! DS drop off was more interesting as he was moving the chaser bin in the tractor on the dirt back road ! The dust from the header made it more testing . I was planning to have mine in the harvester but DH was on a mission and no more stopping!! Now I get to listen to the lorikeets tweeting away, possibly eating all the fruit on the trees DH says they are so pretty.
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Post by: mab19 on January 15, 2024, 12:03:40 am
Cookie a new motor home sounds very exciting.

January 26th will always be Australia Day to us.  We will do out own celebrations at home.  I could say a lot here but I would probably be banned from the forum so I will hold my tongue.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 15, 2024, 12:55:05 pm
I would probably agree with everything you said Mab. 😀😀😀

This morning we went and got our 5th Covid vaccination. We then went and ordered the motor home.  I think they are made in Melbourne Chookie. Ours will be built in September and hopefully we will get it in October.  We have made a few changes and requests Marina.
https://www.google.com/search?q=jayco+fiat+conquest+25-1&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-au&client=safari#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:0a427762,vid:a4ckwYbwLqk,st:0

This is a video of the motorhome we’ve chosen. It gives you a rough idea.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 15, 2024, 06:47:29 pm
WOW!! - an over-used expression, but more than apt in this case.  That motor home looks fantastic, Cookie.  You will be so excited when it is delivered.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 15, 2024, 08:50:53 pm
OMG Cookie, that is amazing. A long way ahead of  a caravan. What a lot of extra features.
Katie, hang in there, harvest time can be tough on everyone.
Yesterday day I got a very good report from the kidney specialist. Only thing he said to watch was the potassium in the stone fruit. Doesn’t go well with BP medication
. DS  and family take a beach house for a week at Barwon Heads each year. I’m  joining them for 3 days from tomorrow. DS will pick me up and bring me home.
GS is coming on Saturday to clean my windows.
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Post by: judydawn on January 15, 2024, 09:20:32 pm
That is an amazing motorhome cookie, what adventures you will have in that! You must have some very special trips in mind to go down that track.
Chookie I didn’t know that about stone fruit but I must say they don’t taste the same as they did in ‘the good old days’ when everyone had fruit trees. I’ve tried a few pieces of them but a lot of the time they aren’t sweet enough for me, plums, apricots and peaches so far fitting this bill. Peaches and nectarines sometimes ripen OK but often do not.  A nice trip away with the family sounds good to me.
I had my monthly cancer check-up yesterday, all good there. I took my recent hearing test results to my specialist for his opinion, it looks like hearing aids is the only option so he gave me the paperwork and wrote a letter to pass on to them. He had a laugh when I told him I’d be having my cataracts done by the end of this month - he enlikened my planned procedures to having a car serviced.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 16, 2024, 08:05:21 pm
Judy, get the best hearing aides you can afford. I sat next to an Audiologist on the cruise. He said 5% of hearing aides are sold through private companies, ( therefore offering various brands, the 95% are attached to particular companies. They are improving them all the time. It seems there are 2 types. Ones with batteries and ones that you charge over night. The battery ones are cheaper.
That’s great about your good Cancer report.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 17, 2024, 01:57:07 am
I had a chuckle at that Judy. When I go for my 6 monthly skin check my specialist says that.

Thanks everyone. Our caravan is gorgeous too, but as DH ages all the lifting etc gets too much, hence the motorhome. We decided that you can’t take your $$$ with you - so why not?  We have our health. We enjoy travelling round. Possibly not many more trips over your way, but you never know.
The heat is really knocking us round, with no air con.
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Post by: judydawn on January 17, 2024, 03:45:41 am
Well I’ve been to see the local audiologist (know her from her visits to the nursing home) and I’ve come home wearing a loan set to see how I go. She is a one-woman business.  So far so good - comfy to wear, not really visible and they have rechargeable batteries. I’m watching the cricket at volume 15 instead of 20-25 and when she did a word test, I got 2/10 without them and 9/10 with them so that speaks for itself. I can keep them until after my cataract surgery later this month then we will order them if I’m completely satisfied.

Cookie, you’re so right to enjoy life whilst you’re still up to it as things can change at the drop of a hat as we age. Pity about the a/c, you don’t need this delay at getting it fixed.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 18, 2024, 11:51:36 am
I did my grocery shopping today as it was much cooler. I actually got very angry as I was waiting in a queue for a checkout and when the people in front of me were part way through the girl put her “let us serve you at another checkout.” I asked her which one as no others were open. The lovely man that was being served told her I had been there an hour and my peas were defrosted. Not quite true.
All the self serve checkouts were full, with queues and the others were all blocked off. I tried ringing while I waited but they weren’t answering the phone.
The check out girl could see I was angry but I explained to her that it wasn’t her fault at all.  I did send a complaint when I got home. Either I’m getting old or the heat got me, but I didn’t feel it was very good service.
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Post by: judydawn on January 18, 2024, 12:14:53 pm
Not a nice situation to find yourself in cookie, they were obviously understaffed.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 18, 2024, 05:22:04 pm
That is very frustrating, Cookie.  If I feel it appropriate I do complain to the staff member and always point out that I do not blame them personally, but that I would like my complaint to be conveyed to their manager.  Similarly, when I actually manage to find a person ... yes, a living human (shock horror) ... to serve me I always say how nice it is to have the personal touch and to also convey that comment to their manager.

Judy, how are the hearing aids going?

I had a pig of a day yesterday.  I was in the shop by myself.  Fortunately the workshop staff were there to help cover for me as this is the busiest time of our year.  Anyway, I found a massive anomaly in my bank reconciliation that took me most of the day to sort out, in the interim I spent ages on the phone to our accountant sorting out the end of financial year papers, my quarterly BAS and superannuation.  By the end of the day I was a walking zombie.  Hopefully today is Friday which means I will get a break over the weekend.
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Post by: judydawn on January 18, 2024, 09:44:29 pm
I bet you were relieved when the day ended Marina, you wouldn't want too many days like that.

Much to my surprise the aids are great. I haven’t experienced the things people told me to expect, eg taking a month to get used to them. I was worried that they would amplify the constant tinnitus I’ve put up with for years but it tones that problem down. No-one has noticed I’m wearing them as they’re quite a thin banana shape and are a very comfy fit, in fact it’s now better to have them in and not have put up with the tinnitus. I had asked my hairdresser to leave the length longer over the ears recently in preparation for going down this path.
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Post by: K Atie on January 19, 2024, 11:29:28 am
Judy thats fantastic re the hearing aids .
Did a quick trip to beach for a night . Shopping food bookclub and time with DD . After leaving home I had an encounter with a flying tyre! Caravan in front lost the rear second back tyre . All ok as it stopped and I then tooted and flashed lights , they kept going even over a crossroad ( thankfully no grain trucks ) finery had to drive beside them to stop them ! I then gave him a lift back to were the tyre was ( he had a tarp ) took him back to caravan ! But a friend whose farm we were at was moving sheep and came over and of course offered to help him . Very cheeky friend of ours ! He said I’ll have to tell Your DH that you are picking up middle aged men on the road !! This was very funny , but Bruce may have laughed too . Yes I did contact Dh straight after and say that I was needing a good samaritan . Arrived home late last night and then shopping at Bunnings with the men today , they took forever. My hips were very stiff after sitting in the car for the last three days .
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Post by: achookwoman on January 19, 2024, 07:16:09 pm
Funniest thing I ever saw at a supermarket checkout was when a long line of people weren’t moving, a very impatient woman went up to the check out chick and demanded she ring the manager and open another line. Amazingly it happened immediately.
Cookie, I’ve seen people leave their trolly full and walk out.
My GS is coming to clean my windows.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 19, 2024, 10:49:35 pm
Hearing aids have certainly changed and come a long way since I was  young.  I remember out old doctor had one, it was about the size of a 400 ml can (except oblong, not round) with wires everywhere.

Good news that your tinnitus is under control.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 20, 2024, 05:15:41 am
Marina I do hope your Friday was better.

Judy that is excellent news re the hearing aids.

I had a call from the store manager yesterday. He just couldn’t understand how this could have happened to me‼️ I told him to check the photos I had sent and he could see it was true. I repeatedly told him the girls on the checkout were not at fault and he wasn’t to growl at them.
He eventually told me if it happens again to ring.  I mentioned that I had done that, twice and no one answered. He then said to ask for him and told me his name. We will see how things go. He said he was new, which I thought was the case as you could see changed in the store.
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Post by: K Atie on January 20, 2024, 10:09:54 am
Men preparing for crutches coming next week . Harvest is on pause . DS has spent the arvo sealing up the shearing shed bathroom! An ant infestation has him very busy.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 20, 2024, 07:39:16 pm
Finishing off the jam. Finish book for book club tomorrow. Cooking bread rolls. Trim oregano in garden and add to Bol Sauce.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 22, 2024, 12:39:07 am
Yesterday we had a car run. The January run is always to the same place. It’s a park down the coast a sand dune back from the coast. It’s always cool and has lovely big trees. Very pleasant. DD was working so it fitted well that we could pick her up.  The old car caused a lot of excitement at the hospital. DD said she felt like a celebrity. 😀😀😀😀
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Post by: judydawn on January 22, 2024, 01:21:42 am
Old cars certainly attract attention cookie.
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Post by: mab19 on January 22, 2024, 07:42:25 am
Not a lot today as I'm having some tummy troubles.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 23, 2024, 11:17:04 am
Mab that isn’t good. I hope you improve quickly.

I had my hair cut today. The lass that owns the salon does my hair and is lovely. She was down today as she has just received a breast cancer diagnosis. I really felt for her.
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Post by: judydawn on January 23, 2024, 12:07:05 pm
I hope your tummy has settled down now Margaret,
Not good news for the poor lass cookie.
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Post by: K Atie on January 23, 2024, 01:30:24 pm
Crutching today ! So organised food . Day of lots of jobs , the aircon in the shearing shed kitchen was not working so I had to climb up on the bench and clean the filters ! Unfortunately it’s not going to work as the outside units fan was not moving . The boys decided to harvest so I made dinner to go and then piloted them ( boys drove the header and tractor chaser bin ) to next farm . We had to stop mid move as the rams had escaped ! Now this involved DH extremely concerned they had got in with the ewes ! Paddock Darby driving skills involved for me . I have a new role Ram chaser ! Had to do some washing for a shearer! Meanwhile now it’s 12.30 am and the boys are still out there harvesting! Could be an all nighter . I’ll try to get some sleep , sad my bedroom tv died and I’m unable watch the tennis .
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Post by: achookwoman on January 23, 2024, 07:35:05 pm
Mab, hope you are ok.
KAtie, busy as ever.
Cookie , love your car runs.
Took neighbours boys and their GF ( who speaks no English ) to an animated film, Migration. We went to Mc Donald’s first , then Cinema, then for Pizza. Fun day. Today, last security screen to be measured and then Hairdresser.
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Post by: K Atie on January 23, 2024, 08:05:09 pm
Gosh boys in at 4am . Lightning thunder. Not much sleep for me . Now no power , must have been the storm. Shears are here with no power . Another day full of challengers .
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 24, 2024, 06:18:58 pm
That was a tough day K Atie, that storm wasn't so bad down here.

Lucky neighbours' boy and friend, Chookie!

Took DH to surgeon, he has two small basal cell carcinomas on his nose.  Operation next Friday - his skin grafts will come from his forehead area - it's just good luck he has very little hair up there ;D
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Post by: K Atie on January 24, 2024, 08:26:20 pm
Very warm yesterday, harvest started after lunch. Once they had organised shearer’s . I made dinner for boys and went to do a food drop off , met DS on the road to pick up dinner . Not sure how they are managing but out till late harvesting . DH has just left this am . It all starts again . I have to go to vet to pick up for Rams ! Quick Food shop for shearer’s .
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Post by: achookwoman on January 24, 2024, 08:56:25 pm
Marina, hope all goes well for DH. My Friend Bruce, who you have met , has had several similar ops. All successful .
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Post by: judydawn on January 25, 2024, 01:00:47 am
Yes he’s lucky in that regard Marina, good luck to him with his op.
K Atie such a busy time for farmers and family, I hope you all get a reasonable amount of sleep each night.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 25, 2024, 11:52:34 am
I’m sure your DH will be fine Marina. His skin grafts will probably be the sorest part. I don’t like BCC’s much either.
Last night I had a car club meeting. Fortunately it wasn’t late. I’m getting past enjoying driving at night.
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Post by: K Atie on January 25, 2024, 08:28:36 pm
Last night I demanded that DH have a very early night ! He listened so glad as super tired . Finally had a meal together at the table ! Not happy with the rain but we still managed to crutch the sheep . Although it’s Australia Day , lucky we are still crutching today . BBQue lamb chops for all at lunch . DS did a bit of crutching and helped drag the Rams to the shearer’s ( they shore them on the last run ! All finished for a few weeks so the  Men out harvesting the last of the wheat . Paddock dinner drop off . I even squeezed in watching tennis legend N D lose this arvo .
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Post by: cookie1 on January 27, 2024, 11:12:16 am
Not a lot today. DD is having her usual reaction to her Covid vaccination so she was interested in meeting for coffee.
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Post by: achookwoman on January 27, 2024, 06:32:15 pm
GS cleaned all my windows. Took all day. Excellent . I cooked .
Made 40 crumpets, sweetcorn fritters, GF And LF. Chicken pies, chicken soup and a tasty strange chicken dish with chips on the base, then cubed chicken ( cooked , cold) bacon ( cooked)  then gravy then cheese. All heated in AF. Strange but worked.
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Post by: K Atie on January 27, 2024, 08:27:35 pm
Well yet another late night for the men , bonus they finished the Wheat . Home 10.30 pm and rather hungry ! I did offer to take dinner out but DH said. It would be fine , think they must have put all the machinery away . I watched the woman’s single final , not a bad match but certainly not that engaging. Such young players at 21 winning , another era happening.
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Post by: judydawn on January 28, 2024, 01:37:19 am
I made 2 batches of Miracle Spray (1 for DD2) and a 2 litre batch of window cleaner.  On checking through my cleaning recipe file I forgot  the one about cleaning the sink with pure vinegar so I tried it out and it came up so good that I did the stainless steel stove top as well as the tile grouting on the ensuite floor tiles.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 28, 2024, 03:53:11 am
That is exactly what I am about to do, Judy - make up a fresh batch of miracle spray.
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Post by: judydawn on January 29, 2024, 10:17:00 pm
It’s great isn’t it Marina!
Today I have my second cataract removal, I had the first one done last Wednesday and it was very  successful. Now that I know what happens I’m actually looking forward to this afternoon’s op.
Currently wearing my glasses with the right lense removed.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 30, 2024, 08:04:52 am
I hope it all went well for you Judy.
I did a small mountain of ironing this morning.
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Post by: judydawn on January 30, 2024, 08:39:54 am
Thanks cookie, yes it went well but I can’ wait for my appointment in the morning when the bandage will come off. The right eye doesn’t work well alone, long distance is OK though.
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Post by: K Atie on January 30, 2024, 09:07:27 pm
DS and I had dentist appointments so we caught up with DD and did some clothes shopping for both . Looked at a bedhead . Then went to freedom for more bed frames . IKEA as well for DS to get a bedside table for uni ! And lots of other bits , they both came out with things . Clothes horse for DS too . Plate and bowl . Then it was 6.30 pm , we had a late start ! Took them to a wine bar before getting some dinner . DS had a boutique beer. Grilled take away for dinner . The next day DS and I were on a mission Chemist for uni supplies ( multivitamins), a homewares shop for a frypan and lid . Then to get a Black Tie suit !! That took hours . Podiatrist. For my on going warty thing .. this involved having aesthetic to numb the foot then needling to the area. DS had a small one freeze dried off too . Now DS had to drive as my foot was numb . DS helped DD finish off putting a wardrobe together. We packed the car and left at peak hour ! DS drove we got home so so late ! Stopped to get a bit of food ! Today my neck hurts from the dentist, foot throbbing. But we achieved a lot and DD also managed to order bits of a bed !
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Post by: achookwoman on January 31, 2024, 12:42:42 am
Builder here fitting a cover over front door.
I’m trying a GF bread machine recipe. Seems I’m definitely gluten sensitive. I’ve just eater a small blueberry muffin. I’ll see what happens.  Haven’t had any tummy problems since going GF a week ago.
Starting to pick cherry Tom’s. these are a new variety developed by the company that my neighbour works for.  They are extremely tasty.
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Post by: mab19 on January 31, 2024, 06:26:05 am
Super market shopping this morning.  No sigh of the lower prices we are supposed to be seeing.

Visiting a friend this afternoon.
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Post by: judydawn on January 31, 2024, 06:41:34 am
Well the patch is off and I guess now I have to wait until the 2 eyes have adjusted to each other. Long distance is OK, watching TV is fine too but small print is not so easy although it has improved from this morning. He did initially say I would probably still need reading glasses so I have to see the Optometrist in a month’s time. In the meantime I’ll check out those cheap magnifying glasses to tide me over.
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Post by: cookie1 on January 31, 2024, 12:30:50 pm
Good idea Judy.
I did my grocery shopping this morning early, trying to beat the heat.
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Post by: Cuilidh on January 31, 2024, 06:52:05 pm
Glad the second cataract removal went well Judy, what a difference it will make once everything has settled down,

K Atie, I got caught in rush hour traffic yesterday as well as I was leaving Ikea - isn't it funny to think that we may both have been there at the same time!

So many people are gluten free now, Chookie. Hopefully the change will be beneficial to you.



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Post by: K Atie on January 31, 2024, 08:25:36 pm
Marina that’s too funny .we were in freedom till closing .. 5.30 then it must have been after that time we were in Ikea till late , oh yes as I said 6.30 .
Judy glad your cataracts worked out . Chookie the cherry tomatoes sound like they are great . We finished Harvest last night , Lupins done . Both the wheat and Lupins were not great , but thankfully the canola and oats were good . Amazing how every season is different . Always think diversity is the best . DS was telling me how harvesting to Lupins was very light on , it’s great he see this and grasps the impact of the season and has the joy of a good harvest crop too . He said at lest we finished before February. A lot of people are still going . Not sure about our hot weekend weather coming up . The other day a whole hay wall stack nearby caught on fire ( the internal heat caused it) DS was sent updates of it burning ! This long high wall of hay in intense flames . Then the tractor with a special claw front pulls it apart . Other wise they can only observe it till it burns out.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 01, 2024, 08:33:12 am
Judy, that all sounds good.
Katie, good to finish the harvest. Do you grind any of your grains in the TMX?
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Post by: cookie1 on February 01, 2024, 11:49:25 am
Melting. 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
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Post by: K Atie on February 02, 2024, 03:01:16 am
Chookie i have refrained myself as I always think there will be residual chemicals still there ! But we have been talking about the oats , how it would be good to have our own rolled oats or milk . So maybe we might .
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Post by: mab19 on February 02, 2024, 06:25:43 am
I sorted out the linen cupboard today.  A few old towels for the garage and some other items I no longer need for the op shop.

I also sorted out the freezer and found a small piece of lamb so will roast that for dinner tonight.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 02, 2024, 09:46:21 pm
Ohh Cookie.
Spent a lovely hour in the garden last evening. Inspired by a trip to Bunnings and the arrival of a seed order from Diggers. I’m setting  up an outdoor garden room. The largest outdoor space is at the front of the house. I have a lovely table and chairs out there, but the wind is often too strong to sit out. I’m having retractable blinds installed on the 3 sides.
K Atie, could you soak the grains to remove any chemicals?
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Post by: judydawn on February 03, 2024, 08:41:57 am
That sounds nice Chookie.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 03, 2024, 11:04:08 am
DD and I went out for coffee. I spent the afternoon chasing car club members who are late paying their fees. I think adults are worse than kids 😀😀
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Post by: achookwoman on February 03, 2024, 06:32:50 pm
Cookie, you are doing a difficult job collecting subscriptions. I’m sure people appreciate it even if they don’t pay on time.
It’s going to be 35 here today. I’ll be staying in side with A/ C on. Might clean some silver.
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Post by: K Atie on February 04, 2024, 03:09:54 am
Very warm so lots of washing ( trying to get blood stains out of all DS bed linen ! So hopefully the sun bleaches it . Now to work out an easy dinner in the heat ! .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 04, 2024, 11:14:52 am
Some of our split system air cons are going in tomorrow. We’ve been making sure they will have a clear easy job. We have shifted things around to make it easy for them.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 04, 2024, 08:01:58 pm
Great Cookie.
Back to Tai Chi and Mahjong today.
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Post by: judydawn on February 04, 2024, 10:25:48 pm
I’m going back to my  Monday gym class this morning to ease myself into my exercise regime. The other 2 classes are so much more strenuous so will start them next week. It will be nice to see the ladies again, I’ve missed all the fun and laughs we have on a Monday.  My Melbourne kids arrive later today, luckily they have a nice cool day for the trip over.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 05, 2024, 06:20:07 am
Not a lot.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 05, 2024, 05:07:00 pm
Same here, Cookie
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Post by: achookwoman on February 05, 2024, 08:56:01 pm
Back to Probus activities this week.
Friend coming for lunch. We are enjoying cool weather after just 2 hot days.
Had a nice meal out at Italian restaurant in Ballarat. Several new restaurants have opened lately in Ballarat.
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Post by: K Atie on February 07, 2024, 10:35:59 am
Yesterday late afternoon went to DGF house to start making our Onion jam we do each year for the local hospital market . We make a double batch . It takes quite a long time ! So had dinner there .! Boys got their own takeaway truck food ! Fist thing this morning I did step two of my eggplant dish and then back to DGF to finish off Onion jam . So it reduces down to a third . Made lots of jars and some for each of us . DGF was on a roll because this was her second batch . So good to do things like this together. Then we zoomed off to bookclub . Two days of seeing another human being! Now I feel a bit more normal. DS is getting his Ute ready to go ! Put on drivers lights ! They look really good and not obvious. They are carting grain and cleaning out field bins ( they have been in the paddock to store the grain as they harvest . Now they have gone tonight yo drop the Ute off for service!
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Post by: achookwoman on February 07, 2024, 06:50:03 pm
Cleaning silver. The silver on display has kept its shine pretty well for 12 months.
Cleaning out my spice drawer.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 08, 2024, 11:53:44 am
Our air con was completed this morning. It was wonderful today as it got to 40°.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 08, 2024, 06:07:46 pm
Fantastic, Cookie.  Keep cool and comfortable
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Post by: K Atie on February 08, 2024, 08:13:42 pm
Collected a box of tomatoes and then off to shops to get spices etc . DGF and I started the prep for tomato relish ! Skinning the tomatoes then chopping them and chopping up the onions . Sorted out the amounts of other ingredients for DGF to cook in the morning! Home late to finished of jobs and cook dinner . Boys had gone to collect the new canopy for DS Ute ( it’s like a box that goes on the tray ). Today we will collect the Ute and DS have a haircut and hopefully get some clothes . I’ll do a proper shop . When I was shopping no malt /brown vinegar anywhere, lucky I had got a few at home to use for the tomato relish. Hopefully todays shop ( different place will have some ) I remember this last year there was a shortage.
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Post by: judydawn on February 08, 2024, 11:31:13 pm
Cookie that’s great, so pleased for you.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 09, 2024, 07:45:57 pm
Good timing with the A/C Cookie.
I’ve started cleaning the silver. Ral alway did this. I’ve found doing jobs like this after dinner suits my timetable.
Chinese New Year today. Ballarat like Bendigo had an influx of Chinese miners during the Gold Rush. They later turned into market gardeners. One of our local Chinese Restaurants has a dish called Birds nest with combination sea food. Might have a go.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 09, 2024, 10:45:55 pm
Having an unusual weekend this weekend. Covering for our Chinese employee at work today so he can enjoy Lunar New Year with family and friends; Melbourne's Pride party is happening on our street tomorrow - always a fun day with lots of 'interesting' sights and people having a great time relaxing and enjoying themselves with no aggro, which is what makes the day so much fun, then tomorrow and Monday catching up on work and doing lots of personal shopping and prepping for my cousin who is flying in from Scotland at midnight on Tuesday night.
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Post by: K Atie on February 10, 2024, 02:14:08 am
More tomato cooking and dinner with DGF home 9pm !! Crazy
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Post by: achookwoman on February 10, 2024, 08:05:21 pm
Didn’t get around to making the Birds nest. Visitors all day.
Busy week ahead so preparing today, cooking, washing and finishing large pieces of silver cleaning.
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Post by: K Atie on February 10, 2024, 09:41:08 pm
Another warm day ahead . Stressing now as DS leaves soon and really he has a lot of packing and jobs to do . Last night he spent a lot of time with the canopy ( box ) to go on his use to fit a fridge inside it . DH is worn out trying to get lots of harvest equipment cleaned and put away ! Lucky DS is helping . We are feeding lambs too so most nights DH is out doing this .
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Post by: achookwoman on February 11, 2024, 10:47:10 pm
K Atie you are going to miss DS when he goes.
Thi Chi then Probus Finance group. GS for dinner.
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Post by: mab19 on February 12, 2024, 06:27:48 am
DD came for lunch and then offered to clean the shower for me. She did a very good job.
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Post by: judydawn on February 12, 2024, 08:34:23 am
What a lovely daughter Margaret.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 12, 2024, 06:47:46 pm
Mab, how nice.
More plums! These are nice eating plums and grown next door.
Back to Tai Chi. Certainly good to do a structured programme. Our class has been invited to appear on Q and A. Not my scene at all.
Finished cleaning large pieces of silver, now for the small stuff.
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Post by: K Atie on February 12, 2024, 08:05:24 pm
Yes I’m going to miss DS . We went to hardware store to get stews and beading for DS canopy ( inside layout work ) . Also some Adblue for my car ( this stresses me out when it comes up saying to add it , just annoying but no way do I drive the car if it says to add it , a timing this due to doing a late service!!) so hot today .
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Post by: mab19 on February 13, 2024, 03:35:41 am
Very little just trying to keep cool.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 13, 2024, 07:23:46 am
What type of car do you have KAtie? Our new motorhome will need to have Adblue. We have diesel vehicles, but none need ad blue. DH's and DD's have diesel particulate filters but mine is older and doesn't'.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 13, 2024, 07:36:55 pm
Yesterday had appointment with Ear Nose and Throat Specialist because I’ve had a husky voice for about a year. No nasties. It’s an aging woman problem. He said that it’s the reason that a lot of elderly women can no longer sing. For men it’s different.
K Atie, are you ok with the fires?
Final measurements taken today for blinds for garden room.
Lunch out with Probus.
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Post by: judydawn on February 14, 2024, 12:55:55 am
It always pays to check these things out Chookie, pity about your singing career though!
I’ve had the window cleaner in this morning.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 14, 2024, 11:50:55 am
I did much the same re your voice Chookie. I met up with a lady I used to teach with and said my voice was much huskier. My doctor said much the same.

I did my grocery shopping this morning. DH attended a commemoration ceremony at his RSL as it’s National Serviceman’s Day.
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Post by: K Atie on February 14, 2024, 03:51:58 pm
Chookie all good thank you . Not much media information on the fires but we are fine . The small town of Pamonal is not good many houses lost . I was on the road onTuesday to Melbourne, not a great trip very windy . Massive thunder near Ballarat that caused a small fire . Tomorrow DS will go with the local firebigade to help put out spot fires . This is a huge thing ( for me I’m concerned) but part of being with brigade. Yes honestly it’s what you do but Mother Nature is also very unpredictable. Proud of him but also a huge thing too . The fires are not going to go out for a long while where they are . The most work has to be done by air as it’s rugged country that you can’t get into . After being through a major fire 16 years ago it never leaves you , but the community’s are there to help , incredibly amazing support.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 14, 2024, 06:13:35 pm
K Atie, I understand completely about the fires. One of the reasons we left Mt Macedon was the fire season. Also I was on a school camp during Ash Wednesday fires. We were evacuated. It was the noise that was most frightening.
People keep dropping off fruit for preserves. Also luckily jars. I’m able to handle one lot a day. I’m making, jam, jelly, fruit vinegar, fruit paste. Tomatoes don’t seem plentiful in Ballarat. I give back a jar or two to those who fift the fruit or jars.
While on the Cruise, they served a fruit jelly with the cheese, I thought I might try making some. It was set a bit more than jam/ jelly but not as dense as fruit paste.
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Post by: mab19 on February 15, 2024, 04:50:31 am
My internet has been down for a couple of days so I have been catching up on my mail.
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Post by: K Atie on February 15, 2024, 10:53:24 am
DS never got to go on fire brigade duty . Others stepped in and they are needing less units . Saturday is not looking good with high winds again . Traveled home silly leaving early afternoon the west gate is bad single lanes and so so many trucks . Home to do my jobs and feed the boys !! Earlier today DD and I looked for a dress for her ! No luck but managed to finally find some jeans for her . DS fitted his light for Ute today , they bailed up all the rams wool and crutching ! DH is a bit worn out .
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Post by: achookwoman on February 16, 2024, 01:45:53 am
Mab, I was wondering how you were going with the fires. Stay safe. They are so unpredictable. Asked Dr if I could reduce my Diabetic pills to 1. He said yes , but a blood test in 6 weeks. I had better behave myself as I’m eating anything at the moment.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 16, 2024, 11:26:39 am
I’ve been rather bad lately Chookie. I have my 6 monthly check coming up. I’m thinking that I may be put on medication this time. My will power seems to have melted. 😀😀😀
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Post by: achookwoman on February 16, 2024, 07:59:48 pm
Cookie, it’s so difficult to be good all the time. Especially when you love to bake. My problem is that I’m getting different reports from different Doctors. My GP is at one end as extreme in controlling the diabetes and the diabetes nurse at the other end in saying I haven’t got diabetes. The kidney specialist reduced the pills from 3 to 2 and made no difference to the tests. I’ve been eating things I shouldn’t and it’s making no difference.
If you can manage to stay off the medication, do.  It’s not the medication that’s the problem but how it interacts with other pills you are taking, even supplements.
I’m amazed at how you have managed for so long but it gets more difficult as you age.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 17, 2024, 10:57:52 am
Thanks Chookie.
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Post by: K Atie on February 18, 2024, 04:01:09 am
Last day before DS leaves . DS was up very late last night laying out clothes etc . Today they are doing odd jobs and getting ready for shearing. I’m just washing and ironing the last of DS clothes .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 18, 2024, 12:49:27 pm
Melting again. 43° is just too hot, even with air con. 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 18, 2024, 06:06:41 pm
Quote from: cookie1 on February 18, 2024, 12:49:27 pm
Melting again. 43° is just too hot, even with air con. 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵
That must be so hard, Cookie.  I do not envy you.

Chookie, I drove through Tilden yesterday on my way to Kyneton and thought of you.  I was on my way to drop my cousin off with friends in Kyneton on his next part of his holiday in Australia.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 18, 2024, 06:59:42 pm
Marina, hope your cousin is enjoying his visit.
Big clean up in kitchen today after cooking all weekend. Looking forward to a quiet week. Tai Chi today.
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Post by: mab19 on February 19, 2024, 08:24:38 am
A visit to the podiatrist this morning. 
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Post by: K Atie on February 19, 2024, 09:56:01 am
DS packed his Ute up last night . Early this morning DS drove off for uni , I was a big teary . Going to miss my beautiful DS . Long drive 7hours . I got bizzy shopping for shearing, helping in the shed . DS contacted us during a rest stop . Finely DS got there this arvo safely. He will go to uni tomorrow morning. First day of shearing too. DH can home to have dinner together, he has gone to move sheep now.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 19, 2024, 11:22:16 am
A big day for your DS KAtie. I would think it’s very normal to be teary.
Hot here again. I managed to do the ironing and then nothing this afternoon.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 19, 2024, 07:00:06 pm
Yes KAtie, you will miss DS  but for him it is all part of growing up.
Yesterday GS came for Dinner. He loved the Spring rolls. Good way to get veggies into him. I like the Spring Roll Wrappers better than the rice paper sheets for frying.
Another attempt at cleaning out stuff. I was struggling to shift one 25 K bag of potting mix, GS shifted 3 bags in one go!
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Post by: mab19 on February 20, 2024, 02:56:31 am
Chookie, GC can be very handy at times when you need a bit of muscle.

We each had a bone density scan this morning.  What a drama, something that should have been easy took nearly 2 hours.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 20, 2024, 06:24:45 pm
I discovered why I have been limping for the past 2 months - I have a fractured bone in my ankle!  No idea how I got it.  I have bone density scans regularly and whilst my bones are not as strong as they were last century :o they are not indicating osteoporosis at this time.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 20, 2024, 06:30:52 pm
Marina, not good. What can you do about it. ?
Dentist today.
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Post by: judydawn on February 21, 2024, 03:06:53 am
Wow, 2 hours Margaret!

Marina that must have been a shock to find out, like Chookie I’d love to know how it’s going to be fixed.

I’ve just collected my new hearing aids after trialling that model for the past 2 weeks.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 22, 2024, 08:34:32 pm
Thanks for your concern re. my ankle.  I discussed this with my GP yesterday and the xray / ultrasound tests show I also ruptured a ligament.  I am now sorting out a foot and ankle specialist to assess my options.

I realised just after I left my GP that I recalled how it happened.  When we were on holiday in Rarotonga in September last year, I slipped on a c. 2" step and fell over (within 1 hour of settling into our accommodation so I wasn't familiar with the layout).  My knees and elbows were really sore and badly bruised, but I didn't notice anything wrong with my ankle. I do recall limping a bit, but didn't think anything of it.  Now I know why. 

Honestly, I am truly an accident waiting to happen - something always seems to go wrong with me when we are about to go away or when we are away.  I should wrap myself in cotton wool!!!

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Post by: judydawn on February 22, 2024, 10:52:36 pm
Hopefully they can do something for you Marina, it sounds painful. I’m glad the delayed memory kicked in so you at least know how it happened.
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Post by: K Atie on February 23, 2024, 05:08:10 am
It’s been a big week , DS leaving to go to O week for uni ! Shearing and yesterday a huge fire north east of us . Thankfully not near us . Our wool classer had to leave at lunchtime due to fire approaching their property, our rousie didn’t come today as there are very close to fires . So two people down today ( I have even been pressing wool ) cooked lunch . Yesterday was so so hot . I must have left the car going or something 3 hours later I went to car it was super hot and it sounded like the aircon was going , but I couldn’t turn anything off ( the car was not going as such ) the rear lights were on ! Completely flat battery . Car assist came ! Jump started and I had to leave it going for two hours . It is ok but a few issues that will not work all because I had flat battery. Thank full that it’s at this point and is going . DH has been the wool classer and and presser , ( 2wool pressers ) skirts the wool etc . And the shearer’s thought today was a good day to ramp up their sheep numbers! Oh I even managed to catch the BBQ on fire !!
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Post by: judydawn on February 23, 2024, 07:34:47 am
There’s too much ‘excitement’ in your life KAtie.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 23, 2024, 10:58:36 am
Marina take care.
This morning DH went to start his car and the battery was dead. Lucky he was planning on using the old car to go to a Nasho Fair Go lunch. I went to a funeral of a lovely lady from car club, she had dementia and it came on quickly. She was only 68.  😢😢 A friend rang and asked if I would like to go with him. It was very convenient.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 23, 2024, 06:22:03 pm
K Atie, working in this hot weather is difficult, especially with the fires.
Cookie, that is sad. So young.
We have had a lot of smoke and black ash falling on Ballarat. Several people I know have been evacuated.
Yesterday I moved some of the furniture around in the sitting area upstairs. Think it’s better.
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Post by: K Atie on February 23, 2024, 08:53:22 pm
Chookie , heard many embers falling in Ballarat including pieces of wood . So glad it was colder yesterday. Enjoy changing things around Chookie .
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 24, 2024, 02:24:56 am
Good you have sorted your hearing aidsut, Judy.  I am sure they will make a huge difference.

I wondered if you were affected by the fires, Chookie.  The embers can be just as dangerous as the fire itself.

KAtie, you are sounding just as busy as usual.  At least there is a short reprieve in the weather for the next couple of days, don't know if that will help regarding the fires, but it will certainly make life a bit easier for everyone with the lower temperatures and the breeze.  I don't know where you live, but I suspect you are close to the fires - take care and watch those embers.
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Post by: K Atie on February 24, 2024, 07:22:09 am
All good here Marina .
Yes great full the weather is calm and a lot cooler in the last 24hours .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 24, 2024, 11:21:27 am
Chookie take care moving things around. Don’t do yourself an injury.
DD and I had coffee this morning. This afternoon a car friend dropped round and he and DH played cars.
DH took the old Ute to the Nash Fair Go lunch yesterday. It was held at an airforce museum and retirement village. He took this photo.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 24, 2024, 08:09:51 pm
Cookie, it’s so good that DH gets out and around. Nice photo.
Last night DD took me out to dinner. The restaurant is on the lake, next to the boat club the she is involved with. She is encouraging families to use the facilities with BBQ etc for their entertainment when not in use. We watched a family have a picnic on the pier and then have a paddle in small boats. Good family fun and costs them nothing.
The young man I taught to make bread and SD crumpets has become  really enthusiastic and sent me photos of his efforts. He and his partner own a hotel in Ballarat. They have leased the dining facilities out. It has been a disaster. He suggested that I might like to run cooking classes there. I think I’m too old for such a commitment but could probably help them set up a cooking school there. We will see.
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Post by: judydawn on February 24, 2024, 10:03:46 pm
The lake area is beautiful there Chookie, I found it so relaxing - water has that effect on me. I’ll be very interested to read how involved you do become in this new venture suggested by your friend, it may not be more than you think you can do as you seem to have so much energy. I’m not surprised that you’ve been approached to do this though.

Great picture cookie, I bet the car turns heads when DH is out and about in it.

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Post by: mab19 on February 25, 2024, 01:40:20 am
Great photo Cookie.  DH loved the old car.

DS is home from Qld for 4 days before going back for work.   He called in for coffee this morning and took a big bag of truss tomatoes home with him.  I was glad to see then go as they just keep on coming. 
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Post by: cookie1 on February 25, 2024, 10:57:20 am
We had a breakfast car run this morning. It was a beautiful cool day. Being a breakfast run we were home for lunch.
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Post by: K Atie on February 25, 2024, 08:57:39 pm
Sorted out what to wear for a wedding coming up , well almost . Batch cooking and prep for shearing .
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Post by: cookie1 on February 26, 2024, 11:38:34 am
Not a lot.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 26, 2024, 05:52:05 pm
Chookie, the cooking class / school sounds right up your alley.  I think it will be hard for you not to become involved. You have enthusiasm, a huge knowledge of nutrition, cooking techniques and so much good sense that the 'pupils' will learn so much from you.  Perhaps just 1 - 2 hours per week, although the preparation and planning will undoubtedly take up quite a bit of your time.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 26, 2024, 08:21:53 pm
Visitors for lunch. Better get going.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 27, 2024, 11:16:21 am
I had my hair cut today and then did some ironing.
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Post by: achookwoman on February 27, 2024, 07:55:55 pm
Had a lovely day yesterday with visitors. I was about to buy a new Dyson Vacuum Cleaner, but they showed me how to throughly clean the old one. I now have a new/ old cleaner.
Today is going to be very nasty. Bush fires still not out, north of Ballarat. DD is bringing Teddy the bull dog over to stay with me. I’m sure we will have a fine time both doing nothing.
KAtie, I hope you are ok.
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Post by: K Atie on February 27, 2024, 08:10:35 pm
Can’t believe it’s already 25 o at 7am ! Yes all good Chookie . I’m thinking positive only .
Yesterday I went to Yoga after dropping off a batch of muffins to shearer’s . Then collected my iPads , hate changing over digital devices . Back today for hair cut .
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Post by: judydawn on February 27, 2024, 09:34:20 pm
Lucky you brought it up re the Dyson Chookie, so many people buy new ones when all they need is a good clean. I found out how to do that by watching  instructions on UTube.  Have a good day with Teddy.
I have a heavy gardener through the council coming today for my once a year cut back then off to have my final appointment with my eyes. Will call in to see my grand-dogs after that as they’re only a block away from my specialist. Cool change expected later today, stay safe all those in Victoria.
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Post by: mab19 on February 28, 2024, 01:40:06 am

Katie I hope you are keeping safe, these fires are a big worry.

Yesterday we picked 3kg of tomatoes and took them to the op shop to sell.  Most went while we were talking to the ladies on duty.  We then did out weekly shop at the supermarket.

Today we picked another 3.5kg of tomatoes and sent them home with DS and DIL when they called in for morning tea.

This afternoon I have an appointment with the optition.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 28, 2024, 03:36:49 am
You must be sick of the sight of tomatoes, Margaret!  I am sure you will feel very virtuous in the months to come when you are eating the results of your own garden produce.
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Post by: judydawn on February 28, 2024, 10:40:23 am
I’m very impressed with the success of your tomato growing Margaret. My Dad was good at it too and kept the family supplied as well as all the neighbours. I’ve not tasted a tomato as tasty as his since having to buy them.
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Post by: K Atie on February 28, 2024, 04:09:54 pm
Margret amazing amount of tomatoes that you are growing. Maybe I should make goal to grow them next year for our relish cook !! I might be dreaming .
With a very early start I was rushing to leave for hair cut , DH needed me to get bread and rolls for shearer’s . Quick drop off . Love having my hair done so relaxing and the best head massage. Food shop , iPad mini fix ! Grabbed a late lunch fir the road . Trip home was so so windy, dust haze . Not much top soil left ! The wool  shed stopped early due to just too hot . Honestly it was such a hit strong windy day 39 for most of the day . Thankfully it gradually cooled down a bit ! Who would think 32 felt cool . Dinner together and then as it had cooled a bit DH had to tend to the sheep .
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 28, 2024, 06:27:12 pm
I agree, KAtie, the head massage is always relaxing - but it doesn't last long enough!!
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Post by: achookwoman on February 28, 2024, 06:49:22 pm
Thank you to all the brave people fighting the fires. I think everything to do with the management of the fires has improved, 
Last night I went out with a neighbour for Dinner. There are several Cocktail bars in Ballarat, that serve food. 3 are owned by the same people. I’ve been to 2 and am not impressed. Last night, without asking , all the food was brought to the table at the same time. That is the shared starters and mains. The food was just ok.
Of the 3 meals that I have had out recently only one has been good and that was at a pub.
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Post by: cookie1 on February 29, 2024, 09:45:49 am
That’s very disappointing Chookie.
I’ve had a very quiet day. I’ve had a bit of a reaction to the shingles vaccination. All my bones ache something horrid. Nurofen is good stuff.
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Post by: Cuilidh on February 29, 2024, 06:18:05 pm
Sorry to hear your reaction to the shingles vaccination, Cookie, hope it clears very soon.

I visited my surgeon regarding my broken bone, torn ligament, etc.  I didn't realise the extent and repercussions of the damage. There was talk of metal plates and screws!  I've got to go for a CT scan and am now hobbling about in a moon boot.  Ah well, I guess I have a bit of a challenging time ahead, but I am much luckier than many so I cannot moan.  The bright side is that we discovered the surgeon is a customer of ours!
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Post by: judydawn on February 29, 2024, 09:43:13 pm
Cookie you’re the first person I’ve heard of to have had a reaction to the shingles jab. Hopefully things will settle down soon.

Marina I guess not having the problem diagnosed until recently has just delayed the inevitable. Good luck with what lies ahead, love the surprise of finding out who your surgeon is.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 01, 2024, 02:53:41 am
Cookie, not good. Did you have a reaction to the first jab.?  I had red swelling for 2 weeks after the first jab. Wasn’t sore.
Oh Marina, good and bad news. How on earth did you put up with it?
Yesterday my TMX consultant came and attached my machine to WiFi.
Gym and baking.
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Post by: mab19 on March 01, 2024, 06:21:21 am
Cookie I'm sorry to hear about your reaction to the shingles vaccination.
Marina I hope the surgeon will be able to fix your foot for you.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 01, 2024, 07:43:37 am
Thanks for your thoughtful wishes everyone.  I have a CT scan on Monday and will see the surgeon in a week or so.

I am now hobbling about on a super-dooper moon boot - I reckon I look like a storm trooper from Star Wars!

After yesterday, we had a fantastic day today - our neighbour purchased a very generous gift voucher for DH's 70th birthday last year for  a small restaurant called Jack Rabbit near Portarlington on the Bellarine peninsula.  So,today we went for lunch.  It was a perfect day, exactly the hoped for warm day, clear skies and a flat calm, bright blue harbour which our table overlooked.  A wonderful day after yesterday's news.



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Post by: judydawn on March 01, 2024, 07:54:04 am
It sounds like a much needed perfect day to me Marina.

I’ve been checked out by my Optician for reading glasses and had visitors this afternoon.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 01, 2024, 11:56:19 am
This was my first shingles vax. I didn’t have any reaction to my last Covid, I think it swapped to shingles.
Marina your poor foot sounds sore . I hope it can be fixed easily.

Chookie what a relief to not be gluten intolerant. I would be devastated if that happened to me.
We have a long weekend so that will be fun.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 01, 2024, 09:41:13 pm
Marina, what a lovely day. Happy Birthday to your DH for his 70 th.
Cookie, the gluten free episode was truly awful. Ingredients and recipes have improved but still couldn’t find any really good substitutes. When I ate a slice of my home made bread I thought I’d gone to heaven.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 02, 2024, 11:28:22 am
Home made bread is so much better than the alternative.
DD and I had coffee. I bought a latch loop kit from K Mart. My Nanna used to do these and so did her daughter. I have very fond memories of the mats they made. I don’t know how it will go but it was only $17 so worth a try.
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Oops. It’s a Latch Hook kit.
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Post by: judydawn on March 02, 2024, 11:30:18 am
My girls made a couple when they were young cookie. You’ll have to post a picture of the finished rug.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 02, 2024, 06:57:17 pm
My FIL used to make these as well.  Hope you  have fun with yours, it looks very colourful.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 03, 2024, 08:14:37 pm
Interesting Cookie, have fun. I’ve made these many many years ago.
DS came yesterday. Always does lots of little jobs for me. Fixed printer, washed car, mowed lawns. He is just back from skiing in Japan so I made him Pork Katsu for lunch.
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Post by: mab19 on March 04, 2024, 07:53:07 am
DD and I had fun making one of those rugs when she was young.  I've no idea what ever happened to it.

During the weekend DS took a big bag of tomatoes and two jars of chutney to a friend and exchanged them for a big bag of onions and two different types of potatoes.  A good trade but now I have lots of onions to cut up.  No doubt I will be crying by the time I finish cutting them up.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 04, 2024, 11:34:39 am
It was a public holiday here today so I had a sleep in. Did the ironing and just pottered around.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 04, 2024, 07:36:16 pm
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DD and I had fun making one of those rugs when she was young.  I've no idea what ever happened to it.

During the weekend DS took a big bag of tomatoes and two jars of chutney to a friend and exchanged them for a big bag of onions and two different types of potatoes.  A good trade but now I have lots of onions to cut up.  No doubt I will be crying by the time I finish cutting them up.
That was a good trade, Margaret, I sympathise with the tears, though.

Had my CT scan yesterday and will not hear for another week or so what the results are and what the next step will be.

It is our public holiday next Monday, won't make any difference to me as it is my regular day off.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 04, 2024, 08:07:53 pm
I’ve been reading many of Nigel Slaters recipes. Wish I had more time to cook and more people to feed. Those with too many toms ( I’m looking at you Mab ), might like the Tomato and mango chutney.
Yesterday I visited our neighbours at Invermay. We swapped preserves and I came home with apples to make jelly and fruit vinegar. They also gave me a large Chinese Lantern bush in a pot.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 05, 2024, 08:17:34 am
Marina I hope you sort your poor foot out.

Our reticulation threw a wobbly this morning. It's 20 years since we built this house and everything is giving up. Hopefully we can get someone to sort it soon. It's all in the controller and DH doesn't know much about those.
Our air con has been a boon. It was extremely humid over the weekend so we turned off the evaporative and used the wall unit ones exclusively. So nice.

This morning we went out to coffee with our mixed car group.
 It is always lovely. Book club tonight.
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Post by: K Atie on March 05, 2024, 10:17:20 am
A beautiful weekend with all four of us at my nieces wedding . Wow it was spectacular . Always a few dramas but DS train from Wagga Wagga was an hour late !DD had the day at work then went back into city to pick him up . The next day was the wedding and let’s just say the young know how to party . There was a breakfast the next day too . DH and I did 5 hours of driving on Sunday . Then Monday I had to have my car serviced . Yes the battery was faulty so new one as well . Today was yoga and I thought yah relaxing … well if you call hanging upside down ( on ropes up the wall) like a bat is relaxing .. it kind of was . Spent time sorting a bit of mess to put a new tv in our bedroom!! This may have been a bad idea as DS always helps and he is not here .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 06, 2024, 11:58:14 am
I did my grocery shopping this morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 06, 2024, 08:19:12 pm
I’m trying to live out of my freezer and garden. My small garden is producing well. Cherry toms, silverbeet, lettuce, herbs of every variety. Soon to be ready, radishes , spinach, Bok Choi, and green beans. All in raised beds and pots.
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Post by: mab19 on March 07, 2024, 05:44:23 am
Chookie, thank you for the Tomato & mango chutney recipe I will get the mango next time I go shopping.

I did the ironing this morning.
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Post by: K Atie on March 07, 2024, 06:53:50 am
Just caught up with DD . Tomorrow is the podiatrist and dentist for another Crown ! Then try to get home in traffic!! DD will be coming home to work at a music festival! Looking at the weather report I’m not sure we will be cool at all . Not great being very hot for days .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 07, 2024, 08:07:59 am
I've given up hoping for cooler days. We were supposed to get rain over the weekend. barely got 1mm. Just enough to make it very humid.
I did some housework this morning.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 07, 2024, 08:25:10 pm
3 days of 36. I’m looking after Teddy the Bulldog. He is named after a bulldog footy star. He is big and fat and doesn’t eat much.
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Post by: judydawn on March 07, 2024, 09:46:25 pm
Love the description Chookie.
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Post by: mab19 on March 08, 2024, 08:09:47 am
I had my hair cut today and then a visitor for afternoon tea.  My visitor brought silverbeet and rhubarb so I gave her tomatoes, onions & tomato relish.
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Post by: judydawn on March 08, 2024, 08:10:49 am
A good trade Margaret.
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Post by: K Atie on March 08, 2024, 04:19:54 pm
Been quite an intense few days ! Now I cannot sleep . Very concerned about the weekend weather. Three days of 38-40 with a huge music festival behind us ! DD dropped friends off and collected her work stuff for the next few days !! DH said only way to get her out if a fire starts is to drive through paddocks and cut the fences ! Only problem is the have a huge cyclone fence around the festival! Crazy is the only word for it .
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Post by: achookwoman on March 08, 2024, 07:39:33 pm
Mab, love your swaps. My friend and I call this country currency.
KAtie I understand your concern.
I’m having to cover my small seedlings with wet towels. They have survived so far. I tried using a large umbrella but the wind kept shifting it.
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Post by: K Atie on March 09, 2024, 05:27:14 am
It’s just got to 40 . DD left to work at the festival this afternoon till midnight. The music is not starting till 6pm now . It will be ok but alot of mixed info going around.
My week was nuts but I managed to have my foot looked at again , need an ultrasound now incase there is something in there . Had a crown done , our dentist is amazing and although I hate drilling he always makes me relax . Anyway I thought all good . Until I went to pay for something and my credit card was not there. I went to my car opened the passenger dooor … called up the last place I used it not there but at the same time I shut the passenger dooor and it locked !! Seriously it has never done that , I’m holding my phone and both sets of keys are in my handbag inside the car ! It’s mid 30s temp , I lost it . Pulled myself together with the kindness of a very lovely lady . Short version, 1 hour later road side assist came , he was young and said never had a problem opening up car . Rather scary ( now know how to break into my car ) had so many calls re credit card and what options where . Yet again thankful that it was easy to get open . Searched for my credit card , it was in an internal pocket . Rang back people re the card . Packed up and headed home ! Now I was slightly stressed, I missed an exit and ended up .. I have no idea except I was no where I was meant to be . It took about an hour to get back on the correct road . No one in my family is going to know about this as I might be packed off to camp . So long long trip home .
DD got home very late as they went into the festival and enjoyed. Today I helped DH move sheep across the road .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 09, 2024, 05:47:52 am
KAtie that sounds so stressful.
Stay cool everyone the hot weather is awful. WE have a maximum of 27 today, beautiful.
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Post by: judydawn on March 09, 2024, 08:18:46 am
What can go wrong did K Atie, I completely understand your stress levels with this one.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 09, 2024, 07:49:59 pm
KAtie, the heat didn’t help. Stay home if you can.
Neighbours invited me to go to Begonia Festival with them. I declined as too hot for me. I’m watering twice a day.
A/C working well.
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Post by: K Atie on March 09, 2024, 09:36:01 pm
It’s going to be a very hot day again . Moved all hoses watering the trees . Hoses on all the fruit trees . Last night DH put up flapping owl from Bunnings ! Hoping that it will scare the lorikeets . DD did her first late shift at Pitch festival . Waiting to hear all about the Glamping tent people that she was to support !! Stay cool today .
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 09, 2024, 09:46:11 pm
What a stressful day you had, K Atie.  You must have been really wound up to have missed your turnoff to home.

Take care in this weather, everyone.
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Post by: K Atie on March 10, 2024, 07:02:14 am
Marina I was and how silly of me .
Today is just as hot , not much energy . I washed my baby feather pillows ( I’ve had these forever , one was mums ) it exploded in the washing machine ! Rescued a lot of feathers and vacuumed the bowl of washing machine afterwards . Oh well a job to dry them in a stocking bag . How I’m going to get them into the pillowcase without flying everywhere is laughable. Luck better be on my side very quickly .
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Post by: achookwoman on March 10, 2024, 11:09:09 pm
Hot again. Up early and watered garden. Picked enough salad for lunch.
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Post by: K Atie on March 11, 2024, 03:26:05 am
Chookie the only way I have been able to beat the heat has been to get up early water and f do o outdoor jobs early . Lorikeets are now under the pear tree eating rotten pears ( that they ate and dropped! ) . DD is out working again at the music festival as people still there , so need help with all leaving . Last night DD was home after midnight and was telling me how she ended up walking out the friends of the young man that had passed . Poor kids . I debriefed with DD as I felt it was important to let her talk even though she was fine . The most important part is that everyone is looked after ( staff food water all there and they responsibly leave .
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Post by: achookwoman on March 11, 2024, 08:04:34 am
KAtie, that’s good to know. GS went to pick up some friends from that event. He was worried about them in the heat. I therefore had Teddy for another night. He was unsettled, which wasn’t like him. I found out there had been some kids playing up. That was what he was barking at.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 11, 2024, 09:21:02 am
Poor Teddy.
I went to the podiatrist this morning and called at my Italian deli to pick up some spinach. $95 later I left. I do love that place.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 11, 2024, 08:34:18 pm
Cookie, very dangerous. I went to Wilson’s for 2 slices of ham and it cost me $83 . Dangerous places.
Today, going to wholesale where house for Laucke bread flour. Costs $3 a kilo for 12.5 kilo bag.
Probus Finance group meeting. We usually have a guest speaker.
Only 27 degrees today. Lovely.
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Post by: mab19 on March 12, 2024, 05:30:25 am
Another good swap, DS took some chutney and came home with fresh honey.

We had a surprise visit from our GD who came down from Qld for her Hen's Party with her GF at the weekend.  She will have another party with friends from Qld closer to the wedding.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 12, 2024, 08:21:13 am
The Laucke Wallaby flour worked out at $2.20 a kilo.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 12, 2024, 09:39:46 am
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The Laucke Wallaby flour worked out at $2.20 a kilo.
That was a good buy, Chookie
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Post by: K Atie on March 12, 2024, 10:25:25 pm
Yesterday yoga ,DH to have crowns ! Then ti Melbourne for an appointment and dropped into Bunnings on way home to get another owl 🦉. DD washed her car . Then saw her DG in the hospital hostel . Saw her for five seconds and off to Melbourne. Quiet house. In the morning we had a visit by a huge dog and a little Jack Russell ,they have come over before but they clearly were on the hunt and unfortunately our neighbours cats came out second best . Ours as quick thankfully. Cool change here so good to not be so so hot .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 13, 2024, 07:51:28 am
Gee Chookie your Laucke flour was a good buy.
I did my grocery shopping this morning.
DD is feeling very down today. One of her close friends, wife, has now refused anymore treatment, so very sad as she is only young. It is devastating for them. They all work together and she is in their hospital. 😭😭😭😭😭
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Post by: achookwoman on March 13, 2024, 08:21:54 am
Oh Cookie, that is hard to handle.
Our Probus group went out for lunch to a pub. I got lost and arrived late. They are such a nice group and made sure I had a seat and got me organised for lunch.  Earlier I had my second injection for Shingles. Doesn’t seem to be a reaction this time.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 13, 2024, 08:55:04 am
That’s good Chookie. I hope it stays  non reacted. 😀😀
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Post by: mab19 on March 16, 2024, 12:17:29 am
We had a doctor's visit yesterday.  DH results were good, mine not so good.  The results of my bone density test show that I have osteoporosis and that was a bit of a shock.  I now have to wait for an appointment to see a specialist.
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Post by: judydawn on March 16, 2024, 09:25:59 am
Sorry to hear you have another problem Margaret, life is not easy.
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Post by: K Atie on March 16, 2024, 10:24:58 am
Margret love had osteoporosis for many many years and I have an injection every six months . It’s not ideal but it builds up the calcium . I tried the tablets , just didn’t agree with me . Only thing I am unable to do is have Dential implants in my jaw .
Well tonight I got the fright of my life , I think it was a swallow bird or bat in the house ! Screaming and ducking and shutting doors . Finely managed to leave back door open and shut all other doors . It must have gone . I thought finding a ladybird was lucky today ! Positive thoughts.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 16, 2024, 11:06:41 am
Mab that isn’t too good. My SIL has osteoporosis and like KAtie has to have 6 monthly injections as tablets didn’t go well for her. Hopefully you will only have to take medication.

DD and I had coffee this morning. She is on tenterhooks at the moment and jumps every time her phone beeps or rings.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 16, 2024, 08:44:02 pm
Mab, RAL had bad Osteoarthritis. He had the injections , once they were allowed for men. Amazing results. If you have to have the injections, have any serious dental work done first. I’ve also just started the injections. No Biggie.
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Post by: mab19 on March 18, 2024, 05:56:40 am
Thank you everyone for your kind thoughts.  The doctor mentioned those injections so I think that is what will happen.

I had a blood test this morning and then picked up my glasses from the optition, they needed new lenses
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Post by: cookie1 on March 18, 2024, 08:30:14 am
You are so correct about the injections and your teeth Chookie. My SIL has been having the injections for many years and it has caused problems with her teeth.
A friend had been down to Augusta for a week and got some figs. He called round yesterday and asked if I would make him some jam. Of course, I said yes.
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Post by: K Atie on March 18, 2024, 09:43:53 am
Cookie what kind of problems did she have with her teeth may I ask .
A restful day as seem to be suffering from hay fever I think . DH is in his element, taking sheep to market in the semi truck . Boys ! He is on his second trip tonight . I’ll be happy once he is back home . Finely DS rang and had a chat today , all good .
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Post by: achookwoman on March 18, 2024, 09:34:33 pm
Birthday party at local Italian restaurant for GS. So nice to be with nice young people. One young man is from Perth and is staying with DD and G S. DD says she has a second son.
DS birthday today. He is in Melbourne so won’t see him.
Cleaner here today. She comes for 2 hours, every 2 weeks.
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Post by: K Atie on March 19, 2024, 06:29:43 am
Chookie what fun to celebrate your GS birthday. Funny how families have birthdays all in the same month or so , we are November December (4 of us ) birthdays. Yoga this morning followed by our quilting group . Home and a quick rest . Now to invent dinner out of the cupboard or freezer.
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Post by: K Atie on March 20, 2024, 10:09:02 am
Well I did my first recycling of bottles cans plastics at the deposit depo . All 10cent returns can go into the container. It was a learning curb and so funny, two elderly men also had not done it before so we were learning together. Another bloke came and new all the tricks ! Like it kept rejecting some - turn them around and they will go in !! It worked . A boot load of months of horsing all kinds of bottles, plastic bottles glass and tin . Apparently the kids juice boxes also recycle for 10cents ! So gust how much ..$18. Well that’s a bonus but … maybe it took money off for each reject ! I’ll look at that next time . I’m really a bit hocked too . As the shearer’s left a lot of cans and bottles so that’s my next trip . Although it will be a very noisy one I think .
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 20, 2024, 03:19:32 pm
A worthwhile trip, Katie.  Those recycling depots sound like an excellent idea.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 20, 2024, 08:39:43 pm
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A worthwhile trip, Katie.  Those recycling depots sound like an excellent idea.
agree, will try it.
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Post by: judydawn on March 20, 2024, 09:09:02 pm
That recycling depot sounds complicated K Atie. I just squash my plastic water bottles, fill two of those large striped plastic bags then the boys at my depot empty the bags and trust me with my numbers. Once it’s my turn it takes very little time and I have to do nothing except open the door or boot for them. I wait until I have $50 worth then give it to my 15 year old Grandson to save towards a car. My neighbour is now bringing her PET bottles over to add to my collection so I usually do 2 trips a year to the recycling centre.
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Post by: mab19 on March 21, 2024, 08:39:34 am
I went looking for some warm winter pants but I had no luck.  We are very limited here for suitable clothing for the older generation.  I have lost so much weight that I am starting to really feel the cold now the days are cooling off.

I did the shopping after that.  I bought some potatoes as were getting low then DS came home with a large bag of potatoes tonight.  That should  keep us going for a while.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 21, 2024, 11:19:20 am
KAtie my SIL had to have teeth removed on 2 occasions. They started to crumble through lack of calcium. She has had to get a plate. However she is nearly 81.
I had a big day planned but the lady down the way rang and asked to come up. She stayed for several hours so my busy day didn’t eventuate.
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Post by: mab19 on March 22, 2024, 07:35:28 am
I  cleaned the stove top and oven today.  This is not my favourite job..
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Post by: cookie1 on March 22, 2024, 11:34:10 am
I caught up on bits and pieces that needed doing, all the little things.
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Post by: K Atie on March 23, 2024, 04:46:52 am
I had an ultrasound on my heal to see what’s going on , incase there is tissue damage or foreign object . Dentist for crown to be fitted . Then still have another one to do . Took my torn dress to be fixed , but forgot to collect it ! Hopefully DD will get it next week . Yesterday I started sneezing again so telfast to the rescue this am . Decided to drink lots of ginger honey lemon and cardamom drink . Yesterday I drove right beside the grande Prix ! Love the sound of the F1s so so powerful. DD went on Thursday just on ground . Amazed at the low fencing around some of the track .
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Post by: achookwoman on March 23, 2024, 10:19:42 am
Quick trip to the hospital with a vertigo attack. Had one 20 years ago ,  this was a bit different. Hate hospitals, but this is why we came to Ballarat. Ok now and taking pills for a couple of days. My GS who is 20, rang the Ambulance and handled all the questions.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 23, 2024, 12:59:19 pm
That is not nice at all Chookie. Hopefully it is sorted.
We went to a birthday party for my 1 year old great niece. She is adorable. It was only small and in a park. Very nice.
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Post by: judydawn on March 23, 2024, 01:08:58 pm
Best place to go Chookie, look after yourself.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 23, 2024, 06:43:36 pm
Lovely Cookie.
Big week ahead so getting ready today.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 23, 2024, 08:27:19 pm
Hope you are better, Chookie.  I had a short spell of vertigo last year and it was no fun, fortunately my GP gave me some exercises to do which were a massive help.  Take care.
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Post by: K Atie on March 24, 2024, 08:41:13 am
Cookie hope the vertigo settles down. Cleaned the split aircons filters and wiped units down . Up a ladder never feels safe . DH was around part of the time . Cleaned up some branches outside .
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Post by: cookie1 on March 24, 2024, 12:49:58 pm
We had a car run today. It was through a lot of roundabouts (lots of gear changing and hard steering). You need to double de clutch on Model A’s so it is hard driving. A pleasant outing and meeting.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 24, 2024, 08:35:09 pm
We forget how lucky with the modern cars, Cookie, they make life so much easier but you do lose the 'whole' driving experience of the old cars.
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Post by: judydawn on March 25, 2024, 05:44:37 am
Sounds exhausting to me cookie!
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Post by: cookie1 on March 25, 2024, 11:37:35 am
Yes Judy. Many of the drivers were complaining.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 25, 2024, 07:14:15 pm
My first car required double de clutching. Great fun when you are young. Wouldn’t want to do it now.
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Post by: K Atie on March 26, 2024, 08:58:23 am
Posted an Easter care parcel for DS . Yoga .. a tad intense but good . General sorting .
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Post by: achookwoman on March 26, 2024, 07:06:40 pm
Visitors for lunch. I’ve precooked most of lunch, eggplant dip, garlic bread, duck, mashed potatoes, gravy. Prepared veggies for last minute cooking. Made custard and pastry shells for Portuguese tarts will bake at last minute.
Yesterday I made Hot X Buns. I did mixing and first rise in bread machine. Pretty good. I think they didn’t rise quite as much as traditional method. I therefore gave them more time on second rise. This worked very well. With sweet buns , in Winter in our cold climate, I think this method will be very handy.
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Post by: mab19 on March 27, 2024, 03:43:58 am
Supermarket shopping.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 27, 2024, 08:07:00 am
Same here Mab. The shelves were rather empty here as the railway line is out on the Nullabor and trucks are only just coming through. I was surprised at some of the things that were low, cordials and fruit juices, powdered milk, most yoghurts. Plenty of toilet paper. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: K Atie on March 27, 2024, 12:02:54 pm
Supermarket shopping too !!
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 27, 2024, 06:14:05 pm
Glad there is not  'run' on toilet paper, Cookie!  ;D
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Post by: achookwoman on March 28, 2024, 08:04:27 am
Family and friends dinner last night to celebrate my Birthday was great. I’ve given many Birthday parties but never had one myself. I’ve had Birthday Seasons, with going out and shopping but never a full blown party. It was fun.
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Post by: cookie1 on March 28, 2024, 08:05:25 am
Happy Birthday Chookie.

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Post by: mab19 on March 28, 2024, 08:43:07 am
Happy Birthday Chookie.

I cleaned half the lounge room windows.  I will finish them tomorrow. 
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Post by: judydawn on March 28, 2024, 09:53:28 am
Sounds like a fun time Chookie, Happy Birthday for yesterday.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 28, 2024, 07:28:24 pm
Thanks all for the Birthday wishes.
It’s fish and chips day at Probus.  I understand that it’s something that they all look forward to. I’m taking Portuguese Custard Tarts.
Made another lot of Hot X Buns yesterday. Had a friend come for a lesson.
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Post by: K Atie on March 28, 2024, 09:29:36 pm
Happy Birthday Chookie glad you had such a great birthday celebration.
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Post by: Cuilidh on March 29, 2024, 05:15:40 am
A slightly belated wish for a happy birthday, Chookie.

I've been tackling a swathe of documents from my surgeon prior to the operation on my ankle in May.
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Post by: judydawn on March 29, 2024, 05:22:06 am
It’s a big job isn’t it Marina. I’m having an endoscopy next week so have done mine online and they ask so many questions - it’s so time consuming.
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Post by: achookwoman on March 29, 2024, 07:17:58 pm
Agree about the documents. I’ve found it handy to take a photo of the final documents.
Yesterday I attended the Probus Easter Fish Fry. It is the event of the year. We paid $25 and a local fish shop provided the fish and chips.  Salads and bread were made by the Probus ladies. As well as Pav and fruit salad. Also cakes to have with tea and coffee. They hired a local hall. I made Portuguese Custard Tarts. They had gifts for people who helped and a lucky dip. I got a voucher for a local restaurant, buy one get one free.
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Post by: K Atie on March 29, 2024, 07:25:03 pm
What a nice day Chookie . We normally have a local Good Friday fish and chip lunch , but not this year . So DD came home and we had a nice fish dinner. Wry warm afternoon again.
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Post by: judydawn on March 30, 2024, 03:53:41 am
Lucky you Chookie, it’s always nice to win something.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 01, 2024, 09:58:12 am
As little as possible was done here today. DH went over to Franks and they got a wheel chair taxi for Frank to come home. They ‘cleaned’ out the shed. DH said Frank really just wanted a trip to his home. 🥹🥹
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 01, 2024, 03:19:19 pm
Day 1 today for a work experience student - you never know how that will go.  To my great dismay, the last one we had would not answer the phone calls, she didn't seem to know what to do with them, had no grasp of phone etiquette.  Hopefully this one will be better.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 01, 2024, 06:40:54 pm
Cleaned up the garden. It’s been quite lush over Summer. Has been raining heavily during the last 12 hours.
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Post by: K Atie on April 02, 2024, 12:42:18 am
Had a few days at the beach with DH DD . Last nights rain was intense. Only 25 mls rain at home .
Never eating chocolate again seems I’ve had a massive headache pain on head and eye and only this morning was able to get Panadol.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 02, 2024, 01:20:55 pm
We had a car club coffee this morning and tonight book club.
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Post by: judydawn on April 03, 2024, 11:40:26 am
I had new carpet laid in my 3 bedrooms, the kids put the furniture back then I made the beds etc
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Post by: achookwoman on April 03, 2024, 06:55:35 pm
Making some Lemon and Carrot marmalade for a Probus member who is having Dialysis. Jam is one of the limited things he can eat. I’m also going to try making him some bread without salt. His wife is doing a fantastic job but is struggling.
Yesterday I visited the Source bulk food shop in Ballarat. They had a new item I couldn’t resist, dried Blueberries. They look like Currants but are stronger in flavour.
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Post by: judydawn on April 03, 2024, 11:25:42 pm
I’ve bought them from Costco Chookie, good to have on hand if I run out of their large frozen pack.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 04, 2024, 05:08:37 pm
I love the dried mango from The Source - it can be a dangerous shop for me to visit!
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Post by: K Atie on April 05, 2024, 09:27:49 am
Well my heart jumped tonight . Been to collect DH Ute and did a quick shop . Home unloaded car , head down as I came inside to see legs , screamed! It was DS home for semester break . He was ment to come home tomorrow and wanted to surprise me . Well he did that . Have to love them huge hug . Now to feed steak for dinner .
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Post by: cookie1 on April 05, 2024, 12:30:44 pm
I love dried blueberries too. I usually get mine at Costco. I usually stock up on dried pineapple, mango, cherries and blueberries when I’m there. I bought some dried dragon fruit this time.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 05, 2024, 09:22:16 pm
Cookie , Marina and Judy, just as well there isn’t a Cosco near me as I’d go wild. The Source is expensive but you can buy just a small amount.
Today I’m having a member of the Tai Chi class for lunch. She is 91 so I will pick her up. I’ve made everything ready. soup, bread , Crumble.
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Post by: judydawn on April 06, 2024, 02:24:44 am
That will be nice Chookie, enjoy your day.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 06, 2024, 08:57:02 am
How lovely Chookie. She is wonderful doing Tai Chi at 91. 
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Post by: K Atie on April 06, 2024, 12:22:43 pm
DD and DH spent the day doing fire breaks .. oh that means a lot of stubble burning ! This afternoon was so so amok and large embers falling everywhere! We haven’t started yet . It’s nice to have DS home .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 06, 2024, 06:10:24 pm
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How lovely Chookie. She is wonderful doing Tai Chi at 91. 
. She is on a walking frame. Can only do the arm exercises. She told me she attends the Tai Chi classes mostly for company. She is very frail but so determined to be independent.
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Post by: mab19 on April 08, 2024, 05:25:11 am
DS trimmed the back hedge on Friday so we hired a skip bin to take away the branches and decided to have a bit of a clean out in the shed as well.  A busy weekend but glad we did it.

A trip to Bunnings this morning to buy some potting mix, compost and fertilizer.  DH prepared a large tub ready for planting the garlic bulbs in a few days. 
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Post by: judydawn on April 08, 2024, 05:47:51 am

Margaret I had my front woolly bush hedge cut professionally but I had to get rid of the cuttings. I ended up filling other people’s bins then my own again as soon as it was emptied.  Hedges are nice but a lot of work when pruning time comes around.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 08, 2024, 09:15:59 pm
Very busy jobs, Mab and Judy.
I’m having another go at the garage. Still a lot to go to the op shop.
My handyman is coming today to put up a hose reel and a bracket to hang up brooms and rakes.
The fire alarms went off. They needed the batteries replaced. What a racket.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 09, 2024, 12:43:33 pm
Only the cooking I mentioned.
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Post by: K Atie on April 11, 2024, 12:20:38 am
Had a lovely day with our quilting group . We all brought produce to share ! I had branches of bay leaves . Others brought quinces zucchini and even novels .
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Post by: judydawn on April 11, 2024, 04:37:10 am
Great idea K Atie.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 11, 2024, 09:04:41 pm
Visited my GP today and made arrangements for 2nd shingles shot plus flu plus COVID injections next week (that should be a fun visit) prepping for my hospital stay.
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Post by: achookwoman on April 11, 2024, 09:52:52 pm
Ouch, Marina. My GP waits 2 weeks between each injection.
Hair cut and blow wave, Gym, afternoon tea with Probus friend and off to Melbourne to stay one night at The Royce. Tomorrow, morning shopping and dinner at Farmers Daughter’s. Home.
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Post by: Cuilidh on April 11, 2024, 11:40:55 pm
Quote from: achookwoman on April 11, 2024, 09:52:52 pm
Ouch, Marina. My GP waits 2 weeks between each injection.
Hair cut and blow wave, Gym, afternoon tea with Probus friend and off to Melbourne to stay one night at The Royce. Tomorrow, morning shopping and dinner at Farmers Daughter’s. Home.
Your GP has undoubtedly got it right, Chookie, but it is getting too close to my operation now to allow that amount of time between the various injections.  I cannot imagine it will be much fun, but hopefully it will serve its purpose and keep me protected during my night in hospital and subsequent recovery at home.

Enjoy your visit to Melbourne, it's a bit dreicht at the moment, but will hopefully improve whilst you are here - I'll let the weather forecasters know you are coming and see if they can do anything about it for you.
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Post by: cookie1 on April 12, 2024, 12:00:18 pm
Ouch Marina. However I see your reasoning.
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Post by: K Atie on April 13, 2024, 12:14:56 am
Marina good luck with all those injections . Have a great time Chookie .
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Post by: achookwoman on April 13, 2024, 10:18:32 pm
Understand Marina. Thanks for sending the good weather.
The Royce Hotel was lovely. Fab service but the food for breakfast not fantastic. I admit I’m pretty critical. Had scrambled eggs with crab. Doesn’t work for me. Smoked salmon much better. They had home made crumpets on the menu so just had to try them. Absolutely awful. They were really just large piklets, $22 for 2.
Will stay there but not have breakfast there. .
We had dinner in the Deli at the Farmers Daughter restaurant. There were 4 of us. We had the set menu and it was just as delicious as last time. They were very busy and it’s not surprising. The service is very attentive but not intrusive. They are particular about any food sensitivity. The food is simple but fresh and beautifully cooked. For $85 dollars I think it is good value.
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Post by: mab19 on April 16, 2024, 06:08:01 am
I picked up my wedding ring from the jeweller this morning after having resized.    I have lost 14kg over the past few months and my ring kept sliding off and I was afraid I might loose it.